EPHEMERIS

BUN.

Phases of Mood for January

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following plaoea as under, subject to the necessary alterations: TUESDAY, January 23 For Northern Ports and West Ooast, per Retomahana, at 6.30 p m WEDNESDAY, January 29 . For Northern Ports and Weßtport, alao S*moa, Hawaii, Phillipines. Japan, United States, Canada, etc*, also United Kingdom (due London March Ist), and Continent of Europe, via San Francisco, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m ; money orders 2 30 p m ; registered articles and parcels for United States, spm

MINING

1 United Press Aaeooiation— By Eleobrio Telegraph Donedin, January 27 During the week ended Monday, 27th January, returns have beon reported from 50 dreeges, the total yield being 1191oz 7dwt 7grs, or an average of 23cz per dredge, Additional returns —Reliance 340z Sdwfe, Upper Waipori 28^? 9dwt, ShsdrWe Freehold 25 <z, Golden Gate 21oz 7dwt, Tuapeka 15oz 2dwt Donedin, Jan 28 Today's sales—Aldinga 20j ; Alpine No 2 23b ; Firat Chance 9a ; Gentle Annie 18s; Gold Qaeen 3j 3d, Greenstone Junction 25 <, 24s 91 ; Leaning Rock ( 14s 6d ; Paotolue 36a, 36), ?6a 61

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, Jan 26 There is keen competition for all classes of wool ab a slight advance. Westland realised 15|1, Ohoka 151 and Tauroa 6d. The quantity catalogued to date is 52,030 bales, of which 50,204 have been sold.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The ABhburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter-* bury, Ltd, quote ac follows on January 27, 1902:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl «. 2a 7d (old) „ „ Tuscan-., 2s 8d (old) Hunter's 2a 7d „ Oats—Dudb 2a to 2s Id „ „ Danish 2a to 2a Id „ „ Sparrowbilla 2s to 2a 2d „ Canadian 2s 2d to 2s 3J „ New feed 1b 9J, la lQd Barley—Malting, prime 2s 3d to 2s 61 Inferior 2s Peas—Blue Prussian 3a „ Partridge 3a 6d to 4b OhaS—Good oatsheaf 52b 6d (old) Grass Seed—Farmers 2s 3d to 2a 6d The above are prioea current paid to j farmers on truaka at Ashburtou j

THE AGENT-GENERAL'S CABLE.

Wellington, Jan 27 The Department! of Agriculture has res ceive-i the following <nble message, dated Inndon, January 25 :—-Average prices today on the spot: Canterbury mutton 3|l; Dunedin, Southland, and Wellington Mead Kxporb Export Company brand, 3£i ; other Norrh Island S^d. The caarkeo is dull. River Plate mutton is in large supply. The lamb markdt is quiet, Australian lamb ia in large supply, but of very mixed quality j new season's New Zsaiand brands, other Shan Canterbury, s^d, nominal. Shipments of River Piate lamb are increasing. New Zealand beef, hinda, fl§, fores 3d 5 stocks of New Zealand baef on hand a-e very lighb and firmly held. Supplies of American chilled beef are small. The bubfcer market is aieady, Li<?hb shipments of butter are expectedj Prices are unaltered. The cheese mirket is firm. New Zsaiand cheese Is giving satisfaction to buyers at 50a.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1902.

What Is known as the Ariadne case, which has just been dealt; with by the Supreme Oourfe in Ohriatchurcb, must be classed amongst the most re markable trials ever recorded in New Zealand. It is a striking commentary on the uncertainty of law, and shows that there are more extraordinary things in its interpretation and ad ministration than are dreamt oi by the average layman. In thia case a yacht was purchased by a man named Kerry for £2000, and the highest estimate of her valaa by witnesses during the trial was £5000. Yet she was insured for £20,000, and was subsequently wrecked near Oamaru. Evidence was giyen, which the jury Accepted, to show that; thjs captain who wasjemployedforthe vessel's iaat voyage on iy—had wilfully wrecked the ship, A mass of evidence which the Court; decided was not; legally admissable was adduced to show that the wrecking was the result of a scheme arranged between Kerry, the owner, who had insured the vessel at four times her possible value, and Mumford the master, the latter stating that he was tq receive £4.0,0 for the job. No motive seemed to be discoverable why Mumford should wreck the yaohi on his own account, and up to the last the relations between him and Kerry had been qui«B friendly. Bat Mumford appears to have admitted in the pre sence of others, who gave evidence accordingly, that he had been instructed to w».'epk the yacht for the consideration named. As bis evidence was tainted, and there was no other legal evidence against the owner, Kerry, he was acquitted, and Mumford was sentenced to four years' imprison-* ment. This unexpected and marvellous result of this famous trial serves to show what a wonderful thing law is. We do not for one moment question the action of the jury in this case, since p,p the law was laid down to them fchey

could not apparently convict Kerry. But; all the same, we think it will be generally admitted that cases like this one, and many others that have occurred, even within the paat few years, emphasise the necessity for eu enlarging the scope of the evidence to be admitted in criminal oases, This would in most instances bo to the advantage of aocused persons, and would tend to prevent the curious results of criminal triab we occasionally see under existing conditions. It will be interesting to see what effect the result of this trial will have upon the question of paying the insurance. It ia highly improbable that the insurance companies will pay unless they are compelled to do 80. Should an action be brought against them, as—logically in view of the recent verdict—might be expected, the whole case will be re opened. If the companies interested can successfully resist the claim, it would appear that a curious position will have been arrived at. Either a great injustice will have been inflicted apon an innocent man, or else a guilty man will have escaped the panalty for hits crime.

In an article on the subject of expec torating on streets, against which the i

EXPECTORATING ON STEEETS,

Invercargill Borough Council has just passed a by-law, the Southland Times.

says:— v But there is a far weightier reason why such a bylaw aa that which has been adopted ia Invercargill should be enforced. It has been established i beyond all doubt that the habit of spit ting is a very potent factor in the spread of consumption. The expecto- i ration of consumptives, drying into a very light powder laden with the germs of disease, ia caagbt up into the air and inhaled by the people in the streets. At a meeting held recently in Glasgow to consider the question of the prevention of consumption Sir James Oichton Browne said thut " indiscriminate spit ting about by consumptives should be branded ac a heinous offence—hazard ous not only to others bat to them selves, becaase they had reason to believe that consumptives might be reinfected again and again." This is only the latest of many eminent, medical opinions which have come under our notice. We understand that Dr Mason,, the chief health officer of the colony, has uttered his convic tion that if promiscuous spitting were prohibited consumption, which ia at present so dreaded a scourge, could be eradicated in New Zealand in twenty years, In former articles in which we have dealt with the prevention of con sumption we have pointed out the successes gained by science in reduc ing mortality from this cause. The death rate of consumption has bteadily fallen in the United Kingdom, and in all other places where modern sanitary methods have been vigorously exercised and their seems to be good grounds for hoping that the days of consumption are numbered, It is at all events ser tain that infection can be largely pre vented, and the rate of mortality reduced, by obedience to the warning and counsel of scientific teaching. Not withstanding that a by-law was adopted months ago by the Ashburtou Borough Council, no attempt has yet been made to enforce it.

Local and General.

On the fourth page to-day will be founi a report of a speech delivered by Sir Joseph Ward at Greymouth on Saturday night last* ' Wbathee FobbcastJ — Captain Edwin wires:—-North to west and southwest gale, after ten hours from now; glass fall again soon ; indications of rain, ', Smallpox in London—Fewer cases of smal'pox are now being recorded in London. ASHBURTON PEBMAXENT BUILDING Society—Applications for B. Investment shares will be recelvad by the Manager, Mr A Roberts, np to February 10th, when allotments will be made. Excursion to Timaru—On Saturday tf c employees of the Woollen Factory will go by excursion train to Timaru. The train will leave at 7.5 a.m. A limited number of tickets at 3* for adults and la 6d for children under 15 are available lo the public and may be obtained from the factory employees. fflaa and milk will be provided, Pebsonalj —The many friends of Major St.. George Donglas airongst our readers will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted, and Is now one of the Post Office inspectors for the Chrlistchurch district. It Is probable thab Major Douglas will often visit Ashbnrton in the discharge of his dnties, where it is needless to say everybody will be glad fco see him. The Midland Railway—Speaking of the Midland Railway, at Eamara, yesterday, Sir Joseph Ward said that the connecting link, between Otira and Springfield, must be completed as quickly as possible. The report of Mr Bogue, the American expert, would shortly be handed to the Government, and then the line would reeoive a prominent place in the public works to be undertaken, und would be energetically prosecuted An Interesting! Souvenir—The members of the Aahburton Mounted Riflas are just about forwarding to Captain GAM Buckley, a large and handsome album, containing portraits of every member of the company, Including an excellent one of the Qapfcaim himself. Knowing the very keen intereßb taken by him in the Ashburton Mounted Rifles ever since he inaugurated the troops, we believe he will value this souvenir vary highly. The work was executed in Mr J Mitchell's establishment), and is very well got up in every way. The album will be on TI9W for a few days in Mr Mitchell's vestibule. The Lath Mbmebbfob Patea—By letters from Johannesburg the Otago Daily Times learns that Mr George Hutchison, late mem- Jjep for Pafoea, has commenced professional praotioe in thai) city. He was oo3upied for six days in Deoemfaer' in defending five Dutchmen charged with high treason before a Military Court. .There were four separate indictments, including minor charges, against the accused. In one oaao the whole of the charges were sustained ; ia another the aoouaed was seb free. la the others the charge of high treason was dismissed, and the prisoners were convicted of some of the minor charges. Suoh a thing was never heard of before under military law there, and Mr Hutchineon has been congratulated on all sides, and business is pouring in upon A Gicjansic Scheme — A company of American, Russian, and French capitalists has been formed, according to Siberian newspapers, to span Behring strait with a steel bridge to connect the Siberian railway with an American system. If the proj^cb is realised, a person may travel by direct train from New York to Sb Petersburg, Berlin, Vienna, Rome, Paris, or Madrid. The strait, whioh is thirty five miles wide, is dotted with islands, whioh could serve as s'upportsfor the fcridge, Russia's Minister of \JJTays and Communication, Princfcf JLhiU kvfi, who is looking intq Iho matter, 1a in active porreepondeaoe with American engi neers regarding fchg feasibility of the undertaking*

Builders' Social—The Builders' Soolal takes place in the Oddfellows' Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, and no donbb will be well atbended. Mr E. Terris' band will supply the music for danoitg, and there ie every promise of a good night's enjoyment. , Aw American on Colonial Contingents —An American who saw one of the colonial contingents land at Capetown Is quoted by an Englishman now in the colony, as having described it thus quaintly—''They are a very fine body of men- just the sort of men that are wanted in South Africa. I guosa John Bull would have been a trifle looely without them." A Good Suggestion—At the meeting of the South Canterbury Hospital Board Dr Logan made a very good suggestion with regard to the difficulty with visitors to the fever ward. He suggested thab the board Bhould introduce & pair of telephones, so that visitors whose friends were convales cent might speak to them without danger of spreading infection. A Wonderful Invention— The Inde pendence ite/gre says thabDr Sylvestro, born an American, bat naturalised as a Frenchman, has invented a spectograph which enables a person nsing a telephone to see his interlocutor and the larfcer's surroundings. A French Minister, accord* ing to the paper, has witnessed conclusive testa of the invention, and King Leopold has arranged a special audience with Dr Sylvestro for the purpose of inspecting it. It) is said thab the instrument can be adapted for use to an ordinary telephone wire. An Adorable Missus—Two individuals who had been imbibing rather freely last evening were progressing—one can hardly say walking—up East Street, and moralis ing thus : —Said the more unsteady of the two : ' Now Bill, you'll have to give ap the blanketty drink and go Blow." Said Bill: ' Bat what business have you to talk to me?~you're drunk.' 'Of course I am, 1 cheerfully replied the other, * but I ain'fc got no missus, If I'd a missis like yourn, I'd adore her,' 4SoI do adore her,' said Bill. And the two friends shook hands on each harmony of ideas on this one point, while everything else was hazy. A Hat Trick~Some excitement wa« created in Burnett Street last evening, by an incident thab was rather out of the common way; A person who for some evenings lately has been preaohing and Binging in the i streets, was addressing those congregated on the footpath from the middle of the road, bis hat lying some feet from him, when a man on a bicycle ran over the hafc, which collapsed In a very audible manner. Ida owner immediately stopped his discourse and picked up the injured article, and after surveying it for a second or two gave way to the old Adam within him and started after the cyolist at such a paca that, had U not been for the friendly warning of soms in the crowd, he mush have overtaken him. As it was when the offender disappeared round the oorner of Oass Street, Nemesis — in the shape of an infuriated preacher, was only a yard or so behind. The sprinting powers of the latter excited tb.3 admiration of the onlookers, State Coal Mini—ln the course of his address at Kumara yesterday, Sir Joseph Ward enlarged on the establishment of i State coal mine. He said that the people of the district might be interested to know that the Government had decided to start a coal mine, in the interests of the colony aa a whole. For a long time the coal supplies had been inadequate. He did nob mean to say that the coal mines were insufficient for the requirements of the people, but that as a result of circumstances, which ib was unnecessary for him to go into then, coal was not supplied ie sufficient qualities and at such prices to enable the industries of the colony to ba carried on aa vigorously and successfully as might be. The Railway Department) alone could absorb 100,000 tons a year, and there was no reason why fche Government should not add to ita other functions thab of a Stiate-owned ooal mine* The colony had takes up the position of wholesale landlord for the ben°fib of its people, it worked the railways throughout this oountry, had its own tele- i graph and telephone system, and ho failed \ to understand what objaotion there could he to the State establishing a coal mine. What w&a bhe cost of a State coal mine by comparison with the seventeen millions spent on railways, and the million and a half on other State undertakings ? It is ft mere bagatelle. The Government bad no Intention of entering into compaction with, or destroying the existing miuga. All they intended was to place themselves in the position of not being dominated by the ex isting mine proprietors. Monopolies were to the detriment of the colony, Bbwaeb of Imitations—lf you are bbinking of baying a bicycle, just come along and have a look at the machine that has earned for itself the general title of ' Britain's Best Bicycle.' The above bicycles are manufactured by the world's largest cycle baildere, Rndge-Whltworth, limited, Coventry, England. R D Johns ton, Agent, Burnett Street, Ashburton. The Ninth Consignment—Messrs Gates, Lnwry & Co. have just unpacked their ninth consignment of this season's cyclealities, comprising the latest in candle and gas iamppo

News in Brief.

There have been 140 troub fishing licenses issued in Timarn this season. Six of these were issued to lady anglers. The total number constitutes a record for Timarn. TheManawata Staiidard states thab a Masterton resident is a claimant to a quarter of a million of money In the estate of a Philadelphia family named Baker. Messrs Northcote and Hefford, of "The Corner," announce in another column thab having purchased for cash an extraordinary line of black serges and plain and fanoy lustres, they can offer the ladies during their eale (which ia now in full ewiag), dreaseß aomplettt for £2. Messrs Strange and oj, Christchurch, announce thab their * end of summer' sale Is now on, and will be continued until February 28th. They sposially notify country customers that postal orders will be executed with the same cave as given to orders received at the counter. Zeala nd i a Bicycles. —These popular Bioyoles are in such demand that Messrs Oates, Lowry & Co. have great difficulty in executing orders to contract) time.

Mount Somers.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

SCHOOL TREAT The annual treat of the Mount) Somere Sohool was held on Friday last, in the Domain, Ij|ount3 Bomars. The day was a lovely one, and there v?*s a large attend-? anoe. The Committee and teacher had prepared a programme of racing, jumping, and walking events, and a grant) deal of interest was shown in these events. The single men's race was a very good one indeed, the three placed competitors being very close at the finish; Refreshments were provided by the parents, and Mesdames Price, Harris, Hood, and others were assiduous in their attentions. Ah th« con clusion of the sports, the Rev B J West* brpoke distributed the prizes, and, in doing so, isoflgr&tuiatsd the children and teacher on the sucoeßsful year's work. Special prtjjaa for sewing were given by Mesdameg Ke'rr, and Miller, and the Sohool Committee THE WHATHER We have had for the past three weeks warm summer weather, and in consequence, shearing, which was greatly retarded, is now almost finished THE CROPS The crops ore looking very well, bub the birds are playing havoc among them, and will reduce the yieid' considerably, Qn Thursday a heavy nor'weabec' did a great deal of damage in gardens and orchards;

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieofcrio Telegraph—Oopyright)

A DIVORCED COUNTESS. London, Jan 26 Earl Rosslyn has divorced Countess HiOßs!jd, on the ground of desertion, A FASHIONABLE WEDDING. Lord Sfcavordale, eldest son of the Earl of Ilchester, has married a daugh ter of Lord Londonderry. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and tne Dake of Cambridge were present at the wedding. There were a thousand presents, valued at £300,000, including gifts from the King and QueeD. THE JESUITS IN ENGLAND, The Magistrate has refused to permit the prosecution of the Jesuits on tbe ground that the Roman Catholic Emancipation Act is obselote for that purpose. He stated that the Gbvern i merit alone could p osecute. PEINCE AND KAISER. London, Jan 27 The Prince of Wales, ou behalf of King Edward, has presented the Kaiser with a copy of Paiae's pioture of Frederick the Great. A RAN§OM FOR MISS STONE Berlin Jan 27" A Renter's message states that a dragoman attached to the American Embassy, conveying money to ransom | Mies Stone, has started for Jamidaira leg. AN UNAPPRECIATED HONOUR Li-k«ng-~ye Chang and Chih-tong have been summoned to an audience at Pekin. The former will probably decline the invitation. SERVIAN AFFAIRS. Belgrade, Jan 6 Prince Karageorgevitch' the Servian Pretender, has been sammoned to St Petersburg. He has issued a mani festo urging Servians to subscribe a memorial to his grandfather, Thia is regarded as a clever move to upset the Obrengvifech family.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Per Prnss Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

AN ADMISSION

London, Jan 26 The Netherlands Government admit that the Dutch Red Cross Ambulance Brigade now interned in Oeylon abused their neutrality by carrying comman dants' letters.

A BOER GENERAL CAPTURED

London, January 27 Lord Kitchener reports that General Ben Viljoen has been captured in the neighbourhood of Lydenburg, which doubtless will have a considerable effect on the Boers northwards of tha rail way. Colonel Rawlinson Keir daring a night march from Tofel Kop to Allen Kopje captured thirty Boers belonging to Strydon's commando, The National Scouts southward of Grootolof&nt Station on a night march captured eleven Boere, including Com mandant Hans Botha, Colonel Wilson, on Friday night, captured Commandant Strydon and twenty men at a farm at Frankford. A strong fore? at the town attacked Col. Wilson, en&bling most of the pri soners to escape. Tho Boers were repulsed, ten being killed. Col, Wil son's casualties numbered eight.

FURTHER CAPTURES

General Hamilton captured twelve Boers at Pcnchuansfontein. Oorporal Dupries and thirteen men surrendered at Irene, Piet Beynideuboot, Lanrosfc of Heil bron, and Commandant Mentz, have been captured in the Orange River Colony. The surrenderers include Fiel- d Boks.

DEATH OF A NEW ZEALANDER

United Press Association—By Kleotric Telegraph Wellington January 27 The general commanding at Capetown has sent the following cablegram :■—' Death from enteric at Heilbron, 4270 "Private H Collins; dangerously ill at JDhariestown, 4293 Private W Hart, 3165 R MoLeod, and 4171 A Qiraud. 1

HORSES FOR THE CONTINGENT.

Wellington, January 27 The Surrey is to take s^o horses to South Africa, Of these J. 65 will be shipped at Auckland. Donbdin, Jan 27 It hag been finally decided that the North Island Battalion of the Ninth Con tingent is to be mobilised at Auckland, and the Booth Island Battalion at Dunediri

The Colonies and the War.

THE AUERALUN CONTINGENT.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph—-Copyright Melbourne, Jan 27 The Australian Natives Association's luncheon was made the occasion of strongly patriotic speeches by Lord Hopetoan, Mr Barton, and Mr Reid. Lord HopetouD, referring to the accu sation of backwardness in offering troopa on the part of the Federal Government, said he desired to' take a share of the bianae, if there was any. Mr Barton and he for several months before had anxiously discussed the question of whether more troops should be oifered. No one accused him of be ing a pro Boer. They were under the impression that offers of further assist ance in other parts of the Empire had been declined, and this decided them to take up the position they did" They were willing to ask the Australians to make any sacrifice, provided they had a definite assurance from the Tmperiil Government that such sacrifice was considered by them desirable o Brisbane' Jan 27 The Queensland quota of the Federal Contingent has left for Sydney.-

A Colliery Disaster

300 MINERS ENTOMBED.

New York, Jan 26 An explosion entbmbed'"3QQ miners at tost Opeek, Qskaloosa, |owa, Th,e majority escaped, bat eight de&d and eight injured have been recovered, The case of the remaining twenty-six entombed is hopeless. The colliery is on fire;

The Coronation.

United Presa Association—By Eleotdo Telegraph—Copyright London, January 26 Prince Ching's son, who is a distant cousin of the Emperor, represents China at the coronation,

Affairs in China.

UaltedJPreaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, January 24 A hundred million taels buried in the women's quarters of tlio Imperial Palace before the Chinese Court's flight, have been recovered. China proposes to appoint British instructors to the Navy, The Chinese Court hss granted Yu«n« snin-feai five million taels annually for the maintenance of an army of one hundred thousand in the province of Ohi-li. | Dr Morrison, The Times correspon | dent at Pekin, slates that a clause in the Manchuria Treaty, giving Russia | exclusive railway and mining privileges, I baa been eliminated. Chins will shortly | sign Bimultaneoutly the treaty and ft sepatate secret agreement, granting the Russo-Ohinpse bank preferential railway, mining, industrial, and commercial privileges. She eaves her face by the fiction that the b«nk is partly Chinese.

The Eighth Contingent.

The Mayor has received a wire from Gap ta n Oolbeok, Chriatohurch, etaticg that the thirteen meu of the Aahburton section of the Eighth Contingent will have leave of absence from oamp, from Wednesday morn ing until the arrival of the express on Thursday evening. They are, therefore^ expected to reaoh heie on Wednesday by express, A puolio luncheon will be given to them in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday afternoon at L3O, and we are requested to mention that ladies are specially invited to attend this function. The tickets for the luncheon an which the Ashburton members of the Eighth Con tingent will be entertained on Thursday afternoon may now be obtained from MessN H. M. Jones, A. T, H, Williams, and members of the Committee. Christchurch Truth says that speeches will be delivered at the banquet to the Aahbartfln section of the Eighth Contingent by Messrs Hugo Friedlaader, P H Cox, J W Timmini, F Ferrimua, and the Mayer.

We learn of jrood authority lhab Me Edward Saunders haß obtained a commission in the Eighth Contingent]) If this be ao wa congratulate the Contingent upon having obtained an excellent officer! We also congratulate the Ashburton Mounted Riflae upon having supplied three officers to the Contingent.

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

The regular monthly meeting of the Upper Aebburton R|id Board was held in Board's Office, West Street, Aabburton, yesterday* Present—Messrs 0 J Harper (chairman), D MoLeao, E Herring and J Tuoker. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs Stitt and Campbelli OORBESPONDBNOK The following correspondence was cc« celled : — From Mr G A McLean Buckley, tendering his resignation as member of the Board oa account of his leaving the colony for an indifinita period. The Chairman stated be had instructed the clerk, as returning officer, to take the ntofßwj proceedings for aa election to fill die extraordinary vacancy.— The clerk reported, ac returning officer, that only one nomination hsd been received, ?'a, Mr Donald McLsan, and that he had declared him du'y elected. Prom Messrs Keir'a, New Zealand For* warding Agency, stating that a road forming machine had been sent, and forwarding account—Resolved that the amount be paicW From the owners of proparty, swamp road's Hindf, agreeing to In future clean and keep the drains in order fronting their re«p ctive propertifs if the Board will deepen them—Resolved that tha clerk get all in formation re deepening the drains, and if possible oall for tenders for the work for next meeting. ROLL ALTERATIONS Mrs J Mummery, wrote, requesting that her Dair.e be removed from the roll for R,S 36446-7, Westerfield Village Settlement, as she had surrendered them to the Land Board—The oleik was instructed to write to the Land Board asking if ib had aoceptefl the surrender [ WORKS The Chairman stated he had accepted the tender of M Clifford for the work of shingling a portion of the Laghmor Road. The clerk was instructed to call tenders for next meeting for shingling a portion of MoCann'a Road, Wesberfiald, 1?5 chains more or Eejs, ten yards of shingle to the chain, UNDEDIOA!?BD ROAD Re nndedioated road, Tinwald. The Olerk was instructed to write Mr Buckley'* attorney, concerning the matter. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £193 2b 2d were passed for payment, and the Board ad* journed

The Tutanekai.

AN INTERESTING TRIP*

United Press Association—By Eleokfe Telegraph Inveboaicgill, January 27 The Tubanekal has returned from a tour of the southern islands. Captain Tucker, lessee of the Campbell Island, with Me Gordon and his son, of Giabome, wars passengers, bringing 44 bates of wool. They report that the sheep taken to the island last year have done exceedingly well. The lambing has been fair, and Mr Gordon considers the prospects very encouraging, Hia Excellency and party returned by tha Tabanekai after a long trip, during which they met many adverse winds; The steamer called ab Macquarrie Island, and brought back 250 barrels of oil and 30 casks of specimens, together with about 50 kicg psnguine.

BOWLING.

THE DUNEDIN TOURNAMENT

D»unedik January 21 Notwithstanding the rain the New Sea laud fowling Association's Annual Tourna mant was oommeuoed today, and nearly the whole of the contests in the first round were disposed of. The following are the resalts :— Pint round—W Ball (Si OUir) beat Tay« lor ([nveroargiU), 20 to 13; Hislop (Bunedla) beat Young (Green Island), 20to 18; Mc- Laren (Dunedin) beat) Captain Coleman (Aahburtnn), 22 to 13; Rowlay (Timaru) baafc Sinclair (Dunedia), 24 to 17; G B Dall (Kaituna) beat Waddeil (Phoeaix), 27 to 14 ; W Dall and Taylor tied at) t^e twenty Qrao end, the deeidins; head resulting in favour of Dall. Qaptain Qaleman, Sinolair, and Waddell retired at the twentieth *end anS Fynmoreat the nineteenth. The only draw in the second round played was between Erskine (Inveroargil!) and Fynmore (Dunedin), the former winning by 27 to 10.

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F. FKRRIMAN | By Royal Letters Pateftb Joseph Ford's SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE FOE SHEEP : 1 Never Used in V.»in,' ONE Drenohing as? per lasiru-uions wilt be found petffOtly effectual and Instead of Isjuriag tha Sheep la any way, it wil give both atotnaoh end bowels a healthy toao nod increase the appetite, so th»b the Sheep recover and thrive right away, A l»i*ge number of Testimonials have been feoeivad from Sheep owners id all partß of bho Colony, aad the universal v. rdiot is tb^t the Mijctu-e i 9 & really valuable Medicine, »ad that) its aaa has paid handsomely. Motu Tapu, Auckland Messrs Bticfelanc! end Sonß,- Gentlemen, •—•We have Oaed 6 tine of Ford's Scour and LoDg-Worrn Mixture on both oaives afld Bheep, and it has g yen uo every s^tisfac'lon. We consider ifc the be&t and most economical miztura that we h&vs tried—Yours truly, Reid Bbos, Eiffel ton Mr Fesritnan, Ashburton,—Dear Sir,—My Crossbred JUmna were suffering ao badly from the Lung Worm and Scour (both), that I had 40 deaths in a flook of 360, After one drenohtng with Ford's Mixture, the 310, to my astonishment, improved beyond any thing I have B«en< Only 2 deaths ocourred after drenching, and these two were almoab dead when drenched. The Mixture paid m& well Bud I would advise anyone to use it, Willson Cross sll To Mr F Ferrlman, Ashburton Dear Sir,—ln reply to your erquiriea this morning, I h?V9 to say thab I have been Agent for Fotd'a Lung Worm Mixture for the last) seven years, &nd although I have Supplied large quantifies of ib to farmers, I have neyer yec had a complaint as to its effioae?.—l am, Dear Sir, yours faithfully, Ds Thomas To Mr F Ferrlmac, Auhburton Dear Blr.—AHhough we have acted as Agenta for Ford's Sonur and Lung Worm Mixture for the lat-t two years and have supplies* aheep breeders regularly during that period, wo have net yet bad a complaint. to hoi, wo have heard nothing bub favour nb!e reports from all who have used it.— Yours truly, Wright, Stfphbkson & Co Aehburton, 18 sh Januiry, 1902 ODo Mr F Ferriman. Ashburton Dear Bir,~Re Joseph Ford's Soour and Lang Worm Mixture. Last season I drenched 450 of my Stud Lambs with the above drench. They had commenced to soour suddenly, and I had already !oat ten by deaths I drenafaed the whole lot ocoe and j ishey commenced to improve right awayi A ' waek after drenohing they were totally different sheep The best peeof that I can give of the Urenoh is that) I have this reason drenched th« whole of my fibok whether tbey ehowe l signs of soour or Hot, as I consider it Improves the tone and vigour of the Sheep. I can confidently recommend anyone having Culls or Sheep that are not doing well to drench them with the above mixture.—Yours faithfully, (S gned) T E Upton F. FERRIMAN. Aehburton, IS Z.



I HAVE FOR SALE — 1 The Lateßfc and Moßh Up to date Farm Maohiasry In the market) THE GOLD MEDAL DEILL The only Drill that oarried off a Gold Medal in an ftotual' Field Trial. Light draught) combined with atiength, a perfect power, and a trial given, Inepeotion invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER , The Bimpleet, utrongeat light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most up to date in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. ) JONES' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the ooga makes it the Implesb and beet catting machine made, HAST RAKE—lnspect Hay Bake for strength THE ROTARY DIBO RIDGER Thia Machine takes the place of three Implemente, and doea its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growere. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtioed Cultlva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. j Extras for above kept in afeock ■ Agent for Southland Implement wad j Eugineering Company ! BICYOLEB and all Reqaieitea—The latest ! model Chain Fnvoy, beautiful machine four strength, style and finish. The coming m*chine—Chainlsaa Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest running machine in the market occa ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited Diatriob Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire tvad Marine lasuranoe effsoted f.o eTalb. Berne Good FARMS, from 50 to 6000 Acres MONEY To Lend from flj per cenb For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE Maohiasry, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Oommiedea Agent 9 243 WANTED KNOWN—That J Moison haa made immense redactions in order to clear more quick'y. and maka room for his new Chaletmaa Btook of Boots and Shoes, of best quality juat arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —jexb Courb House, Aahburton. 11 153



BUSINESS NOTICES JL-—------------ —^ GREAT Stoclctal«tM@r Reductions AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7IOTORY LOTHING Jl AOTORY Boys' Straw Hats reduced to 6d Men's Straw Hats 7s 6d reduced to 2s 6d Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is Men's Black Soft Felts, 2s 6i Men'a Brab Soft FhUs, 5s 6d Boys' Tweed Caps, 3d and 6i Boys' Tweed Hat?, 6d and la CLOTHING- Boya' Tweed Suits reduced to 5s 6d Boye' Tweed and Oord Knickers Men's Tweed Troaaers 7a 6d Men's Tweed Sac Suits, 21s These odd Hoes have all been thrown out for ABSOLUTS SALE, so come eatly. THE KEW Z&AhMSD \ CLOTHING FACTORY F. H. BEOKIKGSALE, Manager 1 Jj I BEST BEST ! D i A-XiOJjL USE NO OTHER Procurable from aIS Grooerß and Storekeepers throoghouti the colony MB'B J. LLOYD, MUSIC BELLEF, &o, ITIEGISTERED TEACHEB oj^ JX, MUSIC Mualoal Inutrnments of every desoriptlou. Latest mask by every msil. Sheet Maelo from siipsnoa ; Musical Toye, etc, for Chrißtmas. AGENT FOR * Whße!er and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion stid Ball Bearings, P«apld, qoeit »nd durable Family Machine, also bteam Power, AGENT FOR' | BMPKESS NEEDLE. LsBBOBH free, Materials kepf. i Takobed Stbbkt (next) Hall, Herbalist "eTwThall. TANOKED STRKET. WHOLESALE &n^ Retail Depot of the j gieat Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio.



NOTICE 10 THE FARMERS AND THKESHING MILL OWNERS OP ABHBUBTON COUNTY. TTTAViNG taken over the bu3ineea of KENNEDY & MUIB, Blacksmiths, Engineer?, Coach and Lorry Buildora and Horseshoera, Oa my owe account, I desire to thank the Clients of the old firm for their patronage in the past and trust that they will continue their support to myself in the future. The business will ba carried on aa heretofore under the style of Kennedy & Muir. Charles Muir, 1 54 TTLSTER Boob Shop-THOS. YOUNG, U Bootmaker, thanks hie numerous friends for their liberal support, and wiahea them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperous Mow ITear. On account of not) being able to secure Almanac?, I ehall return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on 'Goods purchased. _Havlng completed my etock of Footwear, f solicit inapeotion of the eame—lHo3. Y£>UNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored Street, Aehburton Smoke JSow ¥e»ps



ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line i i this pplerdid new Orange Pokes, we are offering it at Is B^, eompari boq invited with aoy 2a Tes on lite market. •->U4BBON * CO



. BUSINEBB NOTICES HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FORKS—2, 3, and 4 Prong. CLOSER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scytho Blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc Machine Oi's, Oaetor, Bradding, and Linseed Oiis. Paints in all Colours (TOOLS Suitable for tha Harvest) Field, Inoluding—Vioes, Sorew Wrenches, Spanners I. in fceta f f four, Rivet and B3lb Punches, Piuoers, Piyars, Oopper and Iron Rlveba, Reaper Syotiooa, etoj ritESERVING PANS-Enamelled and Bra's.-, from Si 61 eaoh, Being over, etocke at the laf-fT iwrt- <t th» saadOD, lam iSellinj? them off Cheaply CARPENTERS 1 TOOLS-I have jusb landed a large shipment direct from the makers, aD'l have reduced prices all round, Customers can rely upon Prompt m& Courteous Attention without; being pressed! to Buy. g. mEßdins, The People's Ironmonger, Barnetfc Street, Opposite Arcade



SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGP, AB3BURTON J. WILSON HAS Josb received ANOTHBK 10 Bales oflpoveV WALL PAPERS. INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Persons desiring to choose their Papers from the full stock may have them laid aeide until required. house"paTnting. THIS part of the business receives our special attention, none bat GENUINE Oiis and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen" sent to town or country at shortest notice, Sign-writing a specialty.



ASHBI3BTON LADIEB AGBEE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke f, Packed in lead, and encaged in card board Oartona to ensure freshness and flavor right to the breakfast table. 3o?e Agent— J.; T. COOCH, AsHburton. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve Fand, £2.040,000 Funds over Ten Million Pounds Sterliag MR JOSEPH WARD having resigned the Agenoy of this Company ftb Ashburtoo, Oiients and others are informed that Mr J B Christian, Burnett Street, has been appointed as hie successor; The Company is noted for its liberality and promptnesa of settlement) of claims* BIRD AND ADLEY, 1 74 Managers, Chriatchurch PHOTOGBAPHY. HALM'A'S"STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WE are doiog TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PBOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, sissa 12 x 10, mounted on a beautiful tinted plate sunk mount for JS»S. SEE SPECIMENS, aa this is only for & Limited Time. OOME laRLY !! I_l4 QQtk FIRST EVENT QQfh ZOUI FIRST EVENT £.0111 OF THE NEW YEAR. Strangers Sale* A GRAND CHANCE for the Aehburton Public to participate in the Bargains, Call at Oar Sample Rooms Bnrnett Street, and peruse ths Catalogue MR GEORGE SANBREY. out Reprei sentative, will get you anything you select ab Christchuroh Sale Prices. \ AH the immense Stook of Samples muat i be sacrificed, Cleared out) to make room \ for new. ' EVERYTHING REDUCED MUST GO. Drapery, Furniture, Bedateads 8 Bedding, Crockery, and Boots. A Call will convince yojj. Come Early* ! Don't Forgetl. In a ehort month the Barr gains will be gone. NOf OPEN, i i THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL intending™" PURCHASERS OF CYCLES should Call and Inspect oujr Up to Date Wheels before deciding on any other make* The KHAKI is the Best V^lue ever Offered in Aehburton* BEST AND TOWNB, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston RESUMES Teaching on THURSDAY, SOth inafc. Havelook Street [ Smoke New Verms



PUBLIC NOTICE. j 1 j ALL Persons having Claims sgainab the present proprietary of the Ashbueton Mail and Guardian, Newspaper and Printing Business, are requested to forward their Accounts forthwith, piwwi- ■ mi j , ■mmiii ■!



You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers prioe Is



Wadis Teething Powdkes for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotcbea; price, is



Holms Cycles—The display of Hollia cyoles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well worthy of inspection by all cycling entlJU«= iaafcs. These machiass ate made frotft ganwfaa B S A parts by tbe celebrated ganmakers, I, Hdlis § Sine, Birmingham, whioh should bo sufficienb guaractQb of their efficiency. Th« models we have Boon are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollia bicycle hai bees most rigidly maintained. Smoke New Veaqa