Mail Notices

Malls close for the following pl«oos aa ander, subject) to the necessary alterations:

THURSDAY, January 30 For Northern Porte and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p m

FRIDAY, January 31 For Northern Ports and Weatport, per Tarawera, at 6.30 p tn

SATURDAY, Feb 1

For Australian Ptatea, India, China, Sbraita Settlement, South Afrio*, eto, »Ibo United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, eto, specially addressed via Brindisi (due Melbourne February Bih, due London March 16th), per express at 12 30 p ni: For Northern Ports and Weetport, per Rotomahana, at, 6-30 p m

MINING

United Press Aasooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Dunedin, Jan 30 Today's sales—-Bendigo 13s Fi"6 Chance B', Golden River 7a 9ci, Leaning Rook 15a, 15s; No Town Creek 20s 61, 21s, 2ls 6d, 21a M 5 Royal Maori 17«, 17s ; Victory 23a, 23i; Alpine Extended 6i 9J

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS

Unite i Press Association—By Weotdo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jan 29 Wheat, chick, prime, 2a 5d to 2a lOd; milling, 31 Id to Si 2d Oate—Tftsmanian and local feeding, 2a 6 3 to 2a 8d Maize, prime, 3a 4d to 3a 5d Bran, B|d to 9d ; pollard, 9|:l to 101 Potatoes, Circular Heada, £5 15i to £6 Onions—Prime Viotorian, £4 5a to £4 10s Butter, creamery, Is; cheese, New Zea" land, large white, 7d. Bacon 7d to S^d ; hams, New Zealand,

94d to lOd

Melbourne, January 29

Wheat) 3s Id Oacs, 2a 51 Barley, feeding, 2s 7d to 2d lOd ; malting, 4s 6 i to 4s 7d Bran 10£rt ; pollard, 10$ d to lOf 1 Onions, £3 10s to £3 153 Potatoes, ££ 15s to £5 10a Maize 3b

Adelaide, January 29 Wheat e*fier 2s lid Flour, £7 5? Oatß, Algerian, 2s 31, whiles, 2s 4d to 3a

Bran k lid, pollard, lid

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKED

Curistchurch, Jan 2{l The usual weekly sale took place at Ad* dington today. Cattle—2ls Fat Cattle were yarded, mos'ly useful sorts, and there was a rather better demand, and considering the large entry, the prioea were well upheld at 17q to 23s per lOOlba; steerc, £7 to £9 ; heifers, £15 5a to £8; {lows, £5 to £8 2s 6d. Stores —There was a good sale for fresh undehorned catb!e» Three ysar old fflfceere, £6; heifers, £4 5» to £5 2s 61. Sheep—The total yarding of fib sheep was 53 0, mostly ewes. There was a good demand for i^ood wethera for freezing whion sold at 13s to 16s Id ; 400 from the North faUnd making 15s to lQi Id ; ewea sold better afe the opening of the sale, bub fell away later, owing to heavy supply, best sorts making 12a 61 to 14a Id, others Ifla to 13', and 238 from the North Island 15s to 14g. Lambs-5500 o&me forward, ineludiDg many good lines, which sold well, bufc unfinished fiorta were eaaier. 3000 were taken for export at 12* to 14a 4d, 390 to butchers at 10? 9d to 14s Id, and a few bo grez'ersat 10s 9.1 ; 200 were passed at iQa 8d to 12?. Store Sheep—3 800 Btore sdeep were yarded, mostly lambs, and there was a slightly better demand for all sorfe, a good clearance being effected, Wethera sold at lls 8d to 103 ?o), sm&H mixed two tooths 9s Id, dry ewes IGs to, jlS^d, lambs 93 9i to 10a 9d for good, 5b 9d to 8* for Inferior, ewes and lambs, poor, 53 6d—all croasbrede. Pigs—soo were penned, there was »n improved demand, and fats and etoree Bold exceedingly well. Stubbling baoonerß, 34* to 48i 6d, extra to 525, or from 3^l to 3|i per Ib ; big storess JL5a to 235, small Us to 14s; weanere, 6a 6d to 10?..

DEATH.

Barber.—At his residence, Burnett Streeb, Aehburton, on 30th inst, LIMAN Fa»NY, beloved wife of Thomas JJtrbar, and eldest) step- laughter of Mr J H Meiook^ Evansdale, Otago, Aged 27 years.

Dunedia and lovercargill papers please copy.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1902.

The offer of the Maori Ohiefe, referred to by Mr Seddon in his speech afc the farewell to the Eighth Uontingenters £ja Wellington yesterday, supplies farther eyWecce, if any were needed, that our coloured felloe sub|ectß are jast as ready to fight for the Empire &s their white brothers. We have been assured over and over again by the Indian Princes that they are not only willing but anxious to fight for the i£ag $ and if we mistake nob the Maoris nave offered their services on more than one occasion since the .war began, ft is a remarkable commentary on the eccentricities pf humanity tha.fc while we se/3 persona m xphova the ties of blood, the instincts of nationality, or the pairlocic asgociatjops of a glorjogs history are all powerless to attach tbeaj to their countrymen, we £ai tfes pen of alien and sabject races recognising aui acknowledging their obligations to the £*op*inai3t r#ee, aQ(i asking to be al iowed to (igkt ssgafugt j.tii eaenjiea. No nobler or gr&ndar trifojjfce ,cqul(| b,© jjald to the beneficence of BrStigh mls tfoan the splendid loyalty of the Indian Princes and the Maori Chiefs. We confess we are quite unable to under stand the motives of the Imperial

Government in continuing to ignore! the attitude of oar coloured i fellow subjects after the very die fcincfc statement made in the House of Commons by Mr Chamber lain some time ago, that ifc was not in trnded in future fco make any dis tinction as to colour in employing tfee troops of the Empire. The Indians especially are actually chaffing at being ignored, and able in their own press where ia the boasted equality which they are supposed to have with all other subjects of the British Grown, if they are not to be trusted to fighfe againßt all its energies? It is aoti as if the cohured line had always been re cognised, even by the British, for oar history b(lords innumerable examples to the contrary; and an for other nat ions such as the French, Russians and Austrians, they now have in their armies regiments of men quite as dark as the Maoris, or the Hindoos, and who stand on a much lower plane of civili eation*thau these do. However, it may be that the Imperial Government have strong State reasons for refusing the assistance of the Maoris and Indian troopH, notwithstanding Mr Chamber lain'u recent utterances. But all the same the spontaneous and thoughtful oilers of our coloured fellow subjects reflect great credit on them, and on the British nation. These incidents ore well worthy of the careful consider ation of the rest of the nations,

Local and General.

Pciiool Excursion.—The schools of Riooarton are promoting an exourfiion to Ashburton on Friday next.

An Aseburton Boy lII—Mr Seddon, Defence Minister, has wired to the parents of Trooper Edward Williß, of the Sixth N.Z. Oontingont, and formerly of the Third Rough Riders, that he Is lying dangerously 111 at Wakkeratroom, in the southeast of the Transvaal.

Cheeks jtob New Zealand—A. lady who has juss returned from a visit to the Old O( untry, informs the Feildiog Star that she was present about six weeks ago it a meeting in an out ol the way village in Scotland, and when the name of New Zealand was men' tioned, the audience rose ao one man and gave three hearty cheers.

Railway Works—Speaking at a social gathering afc Wellington last night, Mr Seddon, referring to railway works, reiterated that tho Ministry would not go beyond the votes authorised by Parliament.

Sly Grog Cases—A telegram from Danedln states that several sly grog casea were heard afc Ophi? yesterday, Hannah Goodman was fined £16, Joseph Kennedy £25, Jameß Robers^n £20, and James Glenn £25. In the case against William Hall judgment waa reserved.

Obituary—Much sympathy is felt with Mr 'Jhomas Barber, (uptain of the Fire Brigade, and hia family, on account of the untimely death of Mrs Barber, who pafaad away this mornirag, after a few days illness. The flag at the Fire Brigade Btation was flown at half masb today ac a mark of respect to deceased.

Social.—The Builders' Social, held in the Oddfellows' Hall last} night, was not bo well attended as migbb have been expected, about forty couples being present, Dmolng, Interspersed with eongs, was indulged io till 2 o'clock, to music supplied by Mr Terrls' band. The catering, in the hands of Mr H P Madden, was all that could be dee I red*

Acclimatisation - From the Southland Acclimatisation Society Mr F Palliser has received, on account of the South Canter bury Society, 24 black oppoßums, which the society decided nearly 12 months ac;o to procure for liberation in a sanctuary at White Rooks, on Mr Priogle'e Btation. The sooiety have also decided to get Borne walia biea for liberation at the same place, and th c?e will arrive in ft day or two«—Timaru Post

Sheep in the Mayfibld District—We are informed that at the meeting re Sa'e yards at Mayfield last week, Mr E Taylor said there were from 250,000 to 300,000 sheep within twelve miles of MaySeld, and not 25,030 and 30.000 as stated in our reporb of the meeting, Mr Taylor may have given the first figures, but if so, he was clearly wrong, seeing that the Year Book for 1901 gives only 733,816 shesp and lambs for the whole of the county of ashbnrton

Illegally on Premises—James Gill, a prohibited person, was charged wioh baing found od licensed premises at Geraldine, on RJonday, January 27th, Constable Mullauey gave evidence that on the above date he found accused la the Geraldine Hotel, and told him to leave, which ho did, He returned on Tuesday morning, and made himself so obnoxious that the police had to be Bent for. On arriviDg at the hotel accused had gone The Bench fined defendant 40j or 14 days' imprisonment, the latter being chosen,

EMPBAI'IG MINISTBRIAL STATEMENTS — Speaking at Rose yesterday. Sir J G Ward said inter alia— il The Foreign Powers were jialoua of Britain's colonising policy, and if the neoesaity arosg to defend the Empire he ventured to say New Zealand was prepared to scad a Tenth, and Eleventh, and even a Twelfth Contingent. He again spoke with no uncertain sound as to the necessity of acquiring a State coal mine or coal mines, and generally dealt with the Government policy^

Extraordinary Behatiour—A man, who attempted to stop the train at Bicoarton a little time ago, was behaving in a moeii extraordinary manner in Cathedral square, Ohristchurch, on Sanday night. Tossing himself about in all directions, and rolliog over and over like a dog, he quickly attract ed a conuiderable prowd, which became gi\aat#r as t.he jrsan started interfering in a most ridicsjibua'nianaQr with the open air meetings. In High street) he projected him self in front of a tram engine, and frequently ] imped on and off the cars> Eventually he was arreßted, sad t»|an to the lock-up, upon a charge of lunacy.— ffyess.

Waveblbv Oam—The Afataura Ensign sfctites that Mr Thomas Logan, bhe well known farmer of Übama t who lately returned from & trip to Sootland, pwroha3ed, when »b Home, two bushels of Waverley oatss From bhe firab sowing (0! two bushels) Mr Logan was rewarded with a return of 113 bushels. After bhe 113 bushels of Waverley oats had been Carefully screened and dressed there was left to Mr Logan last spring aboub 80 bushe'a of seed oats for sowing. Hia crop this y»ar is undoubtedly one of the best and heaviest in the "disfcrfcb, and ib is nod ex^ggstttUng to say that the yield will be fully 105 bushels per acre. Mr Logan this year expects to thresh 600 sacks, and out of this number he will have for disposal 500 sacks. The marvellous return of 600 saoks from two bushels of seed in bwo seasons is undoubted proof that the Waverley is an fi¥farq>orSinsry crop/per. The Waverley is a very thin afeinn'eiS' o^b ajijld'a^ Weal millers' grain. It) is fairly safe to prcaiob thai tfie Waverlej will become one of the most popular and profitable eats In New goaUnd.

Time Flies! and he nees a Rudge- Whitworth to do his flying on. That's the reason things move so quickly now a-days. 'Time is money,' as the old adage says, so if ypp are looking out for money fast follow '■ time's example find side a good bike. The Rudg^Whibworth will take you anywhere or everywhere in less t%e and jrich more comfort than anything on tyres, -r R tj "Joijn^on, Agen£ BGTMS Cypiißti—Xh/a dißpky of Hollia cycles faotfuo view ab John Qtt fa Go's is ssrell worthy of inspection by all cycling enthne^ lasts. Those machines are made frcm genuine B S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. ElolHb & Sons, Birmingham, which ehouW be Migicieftb guaraotob of their efficiency. The modp'la we'na'ye fljaea'aye supeicbly finished, and the frigJ^ ebandars of'Vu'a'lity'attained in the manufacture of bhe Jlollis bic'yols has been most rigidly malntajpe,^. ' s*

§KM?kis HewVepfp

Wkatheb ForeoastJ — o*pUln Ertwi» wires:—Moderate to strong northerly winds glass fall*

lOOF.,M.U.—The opening of the Ladles' Lodge, wh'oh was to have taken place this evening, has been postponed, on account of the death of Bro. Thos, Barber's wife. The deceased lady took a deep interest in the formation of the Lode;e, and her name was the firafc on the requisition bo the Dltdcb Officers for the formation of the Lodge.

Drab to Replace Khaki—As the result of two audlennea recently granted by the King to Lord Roberta, Mr Brodriok, Lieutenant Gpnoral Kelly Kenny, and Major General Vetoh, it has been definitely deolded, ib is understood, to dispense with khaki waring apparel in the Army, on the termination of the campaign in South Afrio*. Instead of khaki the in tention ia to adopt a drab mittuee for the working ooetume of the soldier. The new colour, it ia argued, {a of a more neutral character than the khak! eerge bow in use betiidea being more suitable in other reepeotfs.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Oopyrighb

THE UNION BANK. London, Jan 28

The Union Bank directors have dropped the proposal to increase their remuneration by £2500. A BIG SALVAGE CLAIM. The salvors of the German-Aua tralian liner Offenbach, which recently grounded at Amsterdam claim £76,800 from the vessel and cargo.

QUEENSLAND'S NEW GOVERNOR.

London, January 29 At a banquet tendered at the Hotel Oecil by the Colonial Oiub to General Sir Herbert Ohermside, the new Governor of Queensland, and Lord Laraington, the ex-Governor, Sir Her bert Ohermside paid a high tribute to Australian troops, Lord Lamington said he believed time would smooth oat Queensland's difficulties incidental to Federation

BISHOP OF GOULBURN.

Sydney, January 29 Bishop Barlow has been elected Bishop of Goulburn.

A SOENB I** THE FEDERAL HOUSE.

Melbourne, Jan 29

The leader of the Labour party called attention in the Federal House to the action of Sir John Forrest in granting permission to members of the Contingent to attend a political meet ing at Adelaide tonight, called for the purpose of sympathising with Great Britain against the German slanders. A West Australian member dubbed Sir John Forrest a ' crawling jingo,' A scene ensued, and the member apologised. The Government defended the Minister's action, and the matter dropped.

Education Board

The North Canterbury Education Board sat yesterday. The following Items of the report are of general interest :

The Butldinga Oommlctea reported that the Mayfield School Committee had been inarmed that the improvements sug gested by Mv Adams and Mr Hardy would be carried oafc at an early date j the ques tion of additions to etand over pending the erec.ion of a new school at Hakeao, for which tenders were being invited.

Miss M. A. Grant had reported that she had held classes at Ash barton on five separate days, and that the classes for country teachers at the Normal School h"»d met on fourteen days, with three hours' instruction each day. the subjects taken being brush drawing, modelling and paper-folding. The progress made had been mosfc satisfactory. The remune rition for the classes held during the holidays had been fixed at the same rate as for the Ashburton classes With respact to classes for the coming term, it had been resolved that teachers living In Ashburton and surrounding district, and wishing for instruction In manual sub jects, must in future attend the Ashburton classes, unless to do so would entail grsat lnconveniet.ee, such as a long wait at a railway station.

The Board was recommended to require all fifst assistant masters In schools of an average of 250 and upwards to take part in the instruction of pupil teachers, and In the case "of city schools for the mis tresses to perform similar duties.

Leave of absence owing to illness has been granted to the following teaohers :—Mrs Bayers, mistreaa at Bsrr Hill, one month; Miss 0 Armstrong, mistress at §eafield, one month* "

Sporting.

TAKAPUNA RACES.

SECOND DAY.

Takapuna Racecourse, January 29 Concluding results : —

Hobson Handicap—Gladisia 1, Auaterlitz 2, Grey Seaton 3. All started. Dividends— Inside, £3 6a 6d and 14s; Outside £4 19s s,nd !3i

First STffiEPLEGHASB-»-Evening Wonder 1, Bufus 2, Jack 3. Dividends—lnside £1 10a 81 and £1 12i 61, outside, £1 161 £d and£l9a6d

Second Hack Handicap—Creasy I| Frances Lovejny 2, Evert 3. Scratched— kiss Jjottle. Dividends-£2 li and £2 19.*, outside £2 2a 6d and £2 141

Anniversary Handicap—Lady Avon 1, Highlander 2, Scocty 3. Scratched-^-Defen" der and Donnybrook. Dividends—£32 and 19s 6d, outside £43 10a and 19.i 6d

Interporovincial

United Press Asaooiabloa—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Oopyrighb

Auckland, January 29

Today was observed as a olose holiday, it be'cg Anniversary day! The principal attractions were the regatta and the Takapuoa races. The regatta was a great success, find was Urgely attended, the Qkvuini being bhe fl tgship. There was a fine breeds (or the sailing events, bat the sea waa too lumpy for rowing races which had bo be postponed. The open yacht; race was won by Moans, with Ida second and Thetis third ; Speedwell won tha 25 feeb rating, Miro ooming second ; the Devonporb Nayftis !won the naval cutter raoe* Two Grows from IMS Ringarooma and one from H S* Liaard'competsd in the maa-o-war race, the lji^»rd'a er'ew wiuningi, ••

Oi?RiBTCHURCH, Jan $9

This afternoon, the police raided the premises of Baroetb and Grant, tnrf commission agents, and seized all the books.

New Plymouth January 29

The entries for the solo, brio, and quartette competitions at the band contest) lytal at preeenb 196, and a few mope may come In -yet. 'The following are the principal numbers ;—'B fiat cornet, 40 entries ;'E jGUIi cornet, ll; B flit JJiorn, 2J?; B fl^ slide trombone, SQ; euphonium, 16 1 B git bass, 15; fcro'm b.one fcri*, ; quartetts, 2s. A fire broke oab thla "afternoon in a shed ac the x*m of Brands furniture shop, Devon Street, In which a quantity of flax and kapoc was stored, The brigade soon gob the flames under, bub the Bhed v/aa! gutted and the stock destroyed. There was no insurance. The stock waa valued si; aboub £$0 and the bulldjog afe £01? " ' '

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association-—By Bleotrio Telegraph -Copyright

AN OJS PATRIOTIC ACTION. London, Jan 28 The Manchester Guardian states that Mr See, on behalf of New South Wales, charged three per cent com mission on all amounts New South Wales paid on Imperial account during the war, and that friction arose because the War Office disallowed the charge, but that Mr Chamberlain advised the War Office to pay, In the House of Commons, Mr Brodrick replying to Mr W Redmond, gaid the Government allowei the colonies the usual commission of 3 per cent on local expenditure in connection with raising and equipping Contingents on behalf of the Imperial Govern ment.

IONDON, Jan 29 In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour, replying to Mr Labouchere, said that no overtures for peace from anyone authorised to act on behalf of the Boera had yet been received, bat on Saturday uight s oommaoicttion from Dr Eayper, the Netherlands Premier, had been received, and was now under consideration.

The Daily News claims having taken the initiative iv leading Dr Kayper'e suggestions.

The Standard hints that Dr Knyper asks for certain pledges ia the event; of surrender. Theße he will transmit to the Boers in the field, whom he ie aware are prepared to abandon their claim for independence.

The Boer delegates at the Hagne disclaim association with Dr Kuyper in sounding Great Britain.

A Yeomanry patrol south-east of Lichtenberg'was isolated and surround ed. Bight were killed, five wounded, and forty one captured and released.

General Plamer captured an addi tional nineteen Boers.

Major Orr, of the Royal Irish, by an ambush, captured General Viljoen, who was about to meet Schalk Burger.

The supplementary war estimates np to April amount to five millions.

The Distinguished Service Order haa been conferred on Oolonel Royston, of West Australia, for bis ability and dash in capturing laagers in the Ermelo district.

Distingaiehgd Conduct Medals have been awarded to Sergeant W Kent and Private J Baigent, of the New Zealand Mounted Infantry,

Sydney, January 29

The Treasury explains that they only charged three per sent commission on the pay moneys advanced to relat ions of soldiers, and this in deference to instructions from London, Mr See knows of no friction over the matter,

GBASS t. OATEN HAY;

Melbourne, January 29

The Agent-General has cabled that the War Office iatonds, in future, to give preference to grass hay instead of oaten hay for South Africa; This practically pots Victoria oufc of the trade. The Minister protested against the change.

SUGGESTED CONTINGENT OF LIGHT MEN.

Donbdin, Jan 29

Dr Del »v tour, principal medical officer In tho Otago dis>tticfc, who conducts tin medical te«ts in connection with the O^ago section of tha Contingents, urges that New Zealand shoald despatch a cooiingeut of light men to South Afrioa.

The Army Meat Contrcts THE WAR OFFICE REQUIREMENTS THE COLONIES' OFFERS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 28 It is understood that the War Office maximum monthly requirements of frozen meat in South Africa are 30,0©0 quarters of beef, and 12.00Q sheep. This represents three-fifths of the whole contracts. The remaining two-fifths consists of live stock. The military authorities in South Africa some time ago forwarded direct to Mr ft Phiip, Premier of Queensland, and Mr Beddon tender forms and specifications of the contract* The War Oflice, early in January, sent forms to the Agents-General and then at the Hon H Copeland's urgent in stance, asked Mr Philp to supply New \ South Wales and Victoria with forms. Mr Oopeland submitted a tender for 3000 tons of frozen beef monthly for a year at 4d, delivered in South Africa. This was to supply 220,000 troops with a pound of meat p?r day, independently of a second tender of 3000 Bheep at 3|d, spread over six or twelve months. Three Victorian tenders were sub mitted, one for b&ff a million pounds of mutton or 50,0001b monthly at B£d, another for 24,000 quarters of beef, and 24,000 sheep at B|-d, while a third offered 300,0001b of beef at 4J 1!, and half a million pounds of mutton at 3d, delivered monthly,

London, Jan 29 Lord Stanley, in the House of Oom mons, said the meat contract provides the supply of fresh meat at one price, and frozen meat at another

STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER

Wellington, Jan 29

Speaking at a liberal gathering this sveniDg, the Premier declared that ib was obvious someone had blundered in regard to the acceptance of the Argentine meat con traota, and be had only acted rightly in drawing pointed attention to iti If the Press cables were accurate, tenders had been calleducder certain conditions, and totally opposite conditions had been accepted. He weijtj on tty (jay that the povernrjienb wore prepared to give the people of the Mother Country and British manufacturers a pre ferential tariff. (They were also prepared to give a rebate on British manufactured goods carried in British ships

CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE.

It is the province'of the kidney to filter and extract tho poisons which become mixed witfo the blood by the.mere act of living. Without such action uric? aoi<J and other poisons remain in'the boSy and give rise to Groub and Rheumatism, ill aofferers qf Gonb poisoning should try tha Qre&p Canadian Seaweed Care, which possesses a jnaryellqnsf pfitancy as a remedy Sold by all Chemists.—4dvt.

The Ninth Consignment—Messrs Q-.tes, Lowry & Co. have just unpacked their ninth consignment of this season's cyolealittes, comprising the latest Id candle aad gas lamgia ! '"" '" " *"

The Eighth Continent.

DEPARTURE FROM WELLINGTON*

United Press Association—By Eleorblo Telegraph

Wellington January 29 The weather was delightful today, oonie* quently the departure of the North Island section oi the Eighth Contingent fop Auckland, en route to South Afrioa, caused a tremendous crowd to witness the event. A large number of visitors came from the country, belDg either relatives or friends of (he departing soldieraj The first function in connection with the event was the citizan** luncheon to the Contingent at one o'clock^ Amongst the large assemblage were tha Governor, Mayor, Premier and other Micii tere of the Crown, and General Babington. The toiats were oonfined to 'The King,,' 4 Governor,' • Colonial Forces,' and * Eighth Contingent.'

The Governor, ia a patriotic speech, dwelt) on tha outburst of Anglophobia in Germany, and denounoed the calumnies and lies with which it was bolstered up. He Baid there was o, true spirit of patriotism in New Zs^landers. Ha alluded to the faob that the Dutch Ambulance Corps carried despatches for the Boer leaders, pronouncing it a moso inhuman act, as it would endanger the siok and wounded in future wars.

General Babiogton paid high praise to the Co'onials in South Africa,

Tha Mayor was glad to ace so many who had been through tha mill willing to go baoki

The Premier said he waa satisfied fchafc tb« Eighth Contingent would prove equal to its predecessors, bub they must be careful that they bad no surprises. The more men they sent the Booner the war would be ended, and that waa why the Ninth Contingent was being sent), If a tenth were required is would (jo. He annonnced that Lieufcenanb Colonel Uavie? had been promoted to Brevet Colonel, and Captain Barbletb to Major, l'b« announcement was received with oheers.

After a brief respite, the men paraded in front; of the Posb Office, where a great crowd bad assembled.

The Governor again addressed the men, and called up Captain Poison, stating, by the King's command, ha had to deoorate him with the D S,O. for general good conduct with the Fifth Contingent, Hie Excellency wenb on to cay thab he had no doubt) the present Contingenb would do the same oredib to the colony as the previous Contingents. The Premier followed, in a patriotic strain, saying this was tha first) time In the history of the colony that) a brigade had been despatched from its shores. Nothing could be said against previous Contingents, and he was convinced those betore him would uphold the credit of the colony, and the glory of the Empire, He mentioned that he had reoeived a communication from tho Native chiefs, stating that colour prevented them serving the King, but if there was any place where British soldiers were stationed who were required for ihe war, let them be cent, and the natives would take their sta tions. Ib was with great pleasure he re ceived this tribute of loyalty from the natives of the colony.

General B^biogton again briefly addrested a few words to the men, who then pro* ceeded to the vessel and embarked*

The wharf was crowded, and as the vessel drew out, at six o'clock, there was Immenia cheering.

The ABhburton members of the Eighth Contingent returned to Ashburton by ex press yesterday, and were entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Aahburton in the Commercial Hotel.

THE NINTH CONTINGENT

Auckland, Jan 29

In reply to a request tor bbc reconsidera tion of his application for a commission in the Ninth Contingent, Captain Jackson Palmer, MH R, has received a telegram from the Defence Minister, stating thab a commission will be granted him.

CRICKET.

United Trees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Jan 29

The Cricket Boird of Control resolved that half the gross gate money at teat matches shall be allot' ed to the Australians, and that all moneys taken in the stands and enclosures) with the balance of tha gate money, less expenses, shall be distributed as follows: - Forty per cent to the ground, tea per cenb to the second class counties, the balance equally divided between the Marylebone Club and fifteen first class counties.

Lord Hawk c, Messrs MacGregos and Cambridge were appointed a selection committee.

NEW SOUTH WALES V VICTORIA.

Sydney, Jan 29 The Victorian second innings closed for 325-Warneß9. MoCormaok 37, McMlchael run out 3, Carlbon 0, Layer not out 34, Hastings 5, Collins 9. Saunders 3, extras 17, Clarke took four wickets for 110, Moßeth three for 73, Kermode one for 50, Bopkioa one for 60, Cotter nil for 15

New South Wales won by 50 runss

Reoaived Jan 30, 10 42 am

Sidney, Jan 30

The following New South Wales team play the paglishmen tomorrow; —Carte?, (Erum por, Noble, Clarke, Hopkins, Duff, Poidevfa, S Gregory, C Gregory, Moßeth, Kermode, Mearea is tweltsthni«i; lielly and Kowe't! a;« resting,

Sir Joseph Ward's West Coast

Visit.

Boss, January 29 The Ministerial party had a long day yesterday. The luncheon at Kokatahl wa« a brilliant success. There waa a large at* tendance and much enthusiasms Sir Joseph Ward was bakon to various points of the river, and shown the ravages of the flood and the necessity for bridging the Kokatahl river.

Later oo at Rimu, Sir Joseph Ward was presented with a complimentary address from the Miners' Association^

Rosa was' reached shortly before eighb p Hij when Pir Joseph W&ud gave a political addreßß, speaking an hour and a hail in tha Tot&ra Hull which was orowJed. Much enthusiasm waa dispUyod at both Rimu and Bobs. Votes of thanks to the Mmiabor, and confidence in the Ssddon Ministry was carried with acclamation. " Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward dined wibh the Mayor and Borough Councillors of Robs, and subse quently attended a social and dance, which wound up the day's engagements. The recaption to the visitors everywhere was most hearty.

Sir Joseph Ward is engaged with tiepattti tions this morning, leiviag ab noon for Hokitika via Lake Mahioapua. After a political address ati Hokitika tonight bhs Minister goes on to Grey, reaching Reef ton tomorrow^ He stays ab Reefton till Satur day morning, when he travels overland to Nelßon to attend the jubilee festivities.

RESENTMENT.

j Nature resents being outraged, and ia ! swift to retaliate. When, throagh 1 indiscretion; hurry or ignorance, you offend against nature by overloading tfafe stomach, that common btib dangerous oootplahib known sis OonstifntloH cQmtta on. The firah symptoms cjf something having gone" wrong are to be seen In eruptions of the skin—perhaps in Pimples or Boils. Coastipation means thab the bowels are being clogged with puliid matter, and unless the impediment is removed, other troubles quickly 'follow, Iropey'a May Appk ia a certain and effective remedy for all complaints of the fcfcumaoh, Hver, and Ifidneya. |b aldq ssature gently and jilbasanbiy; ib! cure^, and you stay feared. Sold by all Ohenilsta and Storekeepers at 2a 6d p§r bottle, "' '" jAaf Makjnq Season—Any of our readers wanting Jam, Jelly, qr Preserving Itenq, qou!d Dob tici t^ettpr thaf} read Messrs ll'letoiier Bros adyertisemeuf, as th4y have 4 great many kinds to choose from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing to being such a phenomenal Fruiti Season throughout the county, there ia likely to be a shortage in Jam Jars, so any one requiring any stroHlfl |ivy While di%« are low^ •* • •• 3

•jHB ASHBURTON 6TJAKDIAH: THOBSDAX, JANUABY 30, 1902



F. FERRIMAN I „_,_ _ I By Royal Letters Patenb { Joseph Ford's • SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURJS FOR SHEEP 1 Never Used in Vain.' ONE Drenching as per instructions wil bs found perfectly effectual and ioß'.p<<l ©f injuring tho Sheep in any w»y, 1& win give both stomach and bowels a healthy tone and ino*eaee the appetite bo that the Sheep recover and thrive right away. A lai'Re number of Testimonials have been received from Sheep owners) la »'l parts of fche Colony, Bad the universal v< rdiot is th«t the Mixture la a really valuable Medicine, Mid that) its use baa paid handsomely. Motu Tapn, Auckland ttetars Buckland and Sons,- Gentlemen, —We have aaed 6 tina of lord's Scour and Long-Worm Mixture on both oaivea and ißheep, and it h&B g'ven us every s»ti3faoMon. i W© consider it the beat and most economical mixture that we have tried.—Youra truly, Rbxd Bbos, Eiffelfcon Mr Ferrlman, Aehburton,—Dear Sir.—My Croßebred Lambs were sufferinK bo badly from the Lung Worm and Scour (both), th»t I had 40 deaths in a flock of 360. After one drenching with Fwd'g Mixture, the 310. to my astonishment, improved beyond any thing I have seem Only 2 deaths occurred lifter drenching, and these two were almost dead when drenched. The Mixture paid me well »ad I would advise anyone to use it. WILLSON CROSXfSLIi To Mr F Ferrlman, Ashburton Dear Sir,—la reply to your enquiries thia morning, I hsv? to say that I have been Agent for Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the last) aevon yearn, and although I have (supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy,—l am, Dear Sir, yours faithfully, f D: Thomas To Mr F Ferrimat*, Aehburton Dear Sir,—Although we have acted as Agents for Ford's Soour and Lung Worm Mixture foe the last two years and have •uppUed sheep breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet bad a ortnpUiat. In faot, we have heard nothing bub favour i*b'e reports from all who have used it.— Yoare truly, Wright, Stuphbssos & Co Ashburbon, ISih January, 1902 tfo Mr F Ferriman. Ashburton Dear Sir,—Re Joseph Ford's Bcour and Lung Worm Mixture. Last season I drenched 430 of my Stud Lambs with the above drenoh. They had commenced to eoour Suddenly, and I had already lost ten by death! I drenched the whole lot once and they commenced to improve riaht awsys A week after drenohiog they were totally different sheep The best proof that I can give of the Urenoh is that) I have tola season drenched the whole of my fljok whether tbey showad signs of scour or nob, as I oonsider it improves the tone and vigour of the Sheep. I can confidently recommend anyone at ing Culls or Sheep that are nob doing well to drenoh them with the above « ixture.—Youro faithfully, (S'gned) T B Upton F. FKKRTMAN. Ashburton, N Z. T. Bulloofc. ~~ FUR fc!ALF, £U LDINO ALLOTMBNTB mOSS Section 955 and 956, £ Aore, I. corner Northeast and Southeast Belts ; Price £20 each for the two. '18 818, | Acre, AJtk9nßtreet;Priotf^f BULLOCK, Agent „ _ ( DWELLING of 5 Booms, verandah and acuUsry, coriven:enlly situated, front" log W.k»«iKo»d East TBULLOOK "" ~ ~RAKAIA fpO LET— Double Fronted Shop and Dwel ls Unghouse of 8 rooms;'(two storeys) ; shop fitted wiih oouutera aid shelving suit able for bileio<?Bß, T BULLOCK, Agent_ TO LE T DWELLING of five room", with verandah, also smill Stab'e j central position, Moore Street. Apply to 'I KUIjl Ul'lv *"" FOB SALE > ~~~"""~% BUILDING allotments and other property belonging to Mr and Mra John Hbeele, opposite the Woollen Factory and fronting Aifoed Forest ond Winters Roads, Nob having been disposed of by Auotion ©germ are invited for the purchase of any portion on eaey terms of payment: Apply to T BULLOCK, FUR SALE. SHIEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETC, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state SOO acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, shefp f»rn), with good improvetaoots 90 acreß, improved, near town 500 ftores, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, gcod for all round farming 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the s^a 98 acres odd, improved, not far from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improved A lso— Several blocks of good land suitable for all round farming, varying in area from 60 Borea to 1200 acres Most of the light) land blocks aro very suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands. Full particu!are, terms, etc, furnished on application. T BULLOCK



© _ m x i [_»__ »1 GREAT Stoel£«alciii£r deductions AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING PAOTORY LOTHING JC AOTORY Boys' Straw Hats reduced to 6d Men's Straw Hats 7s6d reduced to 2? 6d Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is Men's Black Soft Fe!ts, 2s 6d Meu'a Drab Soft Feltß, 5s 6d Boys' Tweed Caps, 3d and 6i Boys' Tweed Hat?, 6d and Is CLOTHING- Boys' Tweed Suite reducfd to 5s 6d Boys' Tweed and Cord Knickers Men's Tweed Trousera 7s 6d Men's Tweed Sac Suits, 21s These odd lines have all been thrown out for ABSOLUTE SALE, bo come early. THE BEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOIiY F. H. BEOKIJSGSALB, Manager LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLO3E INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve Fund, £2 040,000 jFunda over Ten Million Pounds Sterling MR J)gEt'H WARD having resigned bho Agenoy of this Company at Aahburton, O.ients anri others are informed that Ma J B Christian, Butnett Street, has been appointed as his BUCcesßori The Company is noted for its liberality and promptness of settlement of claims. BIRD AND ADLBY, 1 74 Manager*, Christchurch PHOTOGBAPHY, HALMA'S~STUDIOB. BAUNDKRB' BUILDINGS. WE are doing TWELVE ENAMEI,LED CABINET PHOTOS and. BN LABGEMECNT S B^ll2xlo, mounted on a beautiful tinted plate sank mount for J S®. BEE SPECIMENS, as thlh is only for a Limited Time. COME EARLY!! __ __Jl}s voice production, singing & pianoforte. Mrs Johnston , RESUMES Teaching on THURSDAY, 30th mat, Havelook Street E. W. JLALL. TANORED STREET. j WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of fch« I great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. MAKE no mistake ; if St is Boote and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealand!* Boot Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mkllor s. . OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mollor's Zealandia Boob Store for speciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellcr's 17 OR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealandia Boot Store, is showing come wonderful lines in Footwear. FOR t;he£!,brißtni&B holidays Wo are offering so.nnß wonderful Bargains at i Melloe's Zaalaodia 8.0.qt Storft %



BUSINESS NOTICES ] J. WILS O N HAS Just received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. fNOLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, j Bedroom, and Hall Papers. PVrsons desiring to chooae their Pctpera from the fall stock may have them laid osidw until required. housiTpainting. TH FS pmrt of the business receives our special attention, none but GKNU7NE Oils and White Lead baing used. Thorough tradesmen sent to town or country at shortest notice. Sign-writing a specialty. SPECIAL SAsL.E, NOW ON, I _ GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS, AS3BURTON ilimmwi miujiuiLiJiiuiniiiDii ujilul mi i ""•uniniTmn ti ■umiiiiiMiim—ii i » ■ m—i iw if immn-Mrii" HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FORKS—2, 3, and 4 Prong. CLOSER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scythe Blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc Machine Qils s Castor, Bradding, and Linseed Oils. Paints in all Colours CFOQLS Suitable for th® Hatrvp®l) Field, Including—Vioee, gcraw Wrenches, Spanners JL in feet 3of four, Rivet and Bolt Punohee, Pincers, Flyers, Copper sad Iron Rivets, Reaper Suctions, etc; PBEBERVING PANS—Enamelled and Braas, from 5) 65 each. Being overstocked at fehe latter part, of the neaoon, I am dolling them off Cheaply CARPENTERS' TOOLS—I have jusi) landed a, large uhipmeot direot from the makers, and have reduced prices ail round, Customers oaa rely upoa Prompt) and Courteous Attention without being pressed to Buy- — w— G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



ASHBUBTON LADIES AGREE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke\ Packed in lead, and encased in card board Oartons to ensure freshness and flivor right to the breakfast table. Sole Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. NOTICE 10 THE FARMERS AND THRESHING MILL OWNERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. TTAVING taken over the business of KENNEDY & MUIK, Blacksmiths, Engineer?, Coaoh and Lorry Builders and Horaeahoers, On my own account, I desire to thank the Clients of the old firm for their patronage in the past and trust that they will continue their supporb to myself in the future. The business will bs carried on as heretofore under the atyle of Kennedy & Mdie. Charles Mvir a 1 54 | T HAVE FOR SALE — (Dhe Latest and Mosb Up to date Farm Machinery in the markeb Only a few of the now Celebrated PLANO Machines left, Twine and Oi's in Stock. One Threshing Plant in thorough order, and guaranteed, with all engagements; good reasons given for selling ; to be sold cheap; i Two Second Hand MoCormick Reapers and Binders, guaranteed in working order. One Second Hand Wood's, only done two Bejsons ; guaranteed in good order. I FARMS. ! 2000 Acres, splendid all round Farm, | worth inspection, cheap, and on easy terms 300 Acres, nice Farm, well fenced, very ltttla money required ; a real bargain 400 Acres, very good little sheep farm, only £3 10s, on very easy term*. > 400 acres leasehold can be had with i above If required. 5 Acres, with dwelling of six rooms, ! nice home, price and terms very reasonable. Also 2300, 900, 600, 374, 200, 650, 260, 20?, 300, 100, 90, and 79 Acres Land ; a number of others equally cheap, and on easy terms. AGENT ! Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society ! United J?ire and Marine Fire Insurance Company Southland Implement asd Engineering Company Money to Lend from 4£ per cent. For particulars apply W. STONYEE, TANORBD STRHE'f (Next Bank of Australasia) Machinery, Grain, Produce, Insurance, Land and Oommiesion Agent i "I ■ '■" .I-—. » BOW OPEN. THE KHAKI GYGLE DEPOT \LL intending" PURCHASERS OF CYCLES Bhould Call and Inspect) our Up to Date Wfceeis bdo?§ deciding on any other make* The KHAKI ia the Beat Value ever Offered ia Aahburton. BEST AND TOWNE, j i SAUNDBRS' BUJLDIJSGS



i PUBLIC NOTICE. ALL Persona having Claims agftiaeb the present proprietary of the Ashburton Mah. and Guabdian, Newspaper and Printing Business, are requested to 3 forward their AaaouDts forthwith. c '■■'i!!™i iii" "sg i"" 11 l1 i vi. ."".e i jyEi!ii:ii';iilLi!»g EPHKMERIB BUN. Dado Rimes Sots January 30 «. 6 2 7 26 31 - 5 3 725 February 1 .. 5 4 724 „ 2 ... 5 6 723 „ S .. 5 7 721 Phases of Moon for Fobruary I) H M Last quarter _ 1 039 am New moon «. 9 062 ft m Apogee «. 2 110 a m First quarter — 16 227 ft m Full moon .-, 25 033 a m Perigee — 17 630 n m