Mail Notices.

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

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. TUESDAY, Sept. 16. For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United State 3, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Oct. 18th), per Eotomahana, at 5.45 p.m. FEIDAY, Sept. 19. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Sept. 24), and South Africa, per Monowai, at 10.30 a.m.

Commercial.

SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES.

The sales of fat stock included New Zealand drafts. Wethers ranged from 21s 3d to 36s 3d, ewes from 25.s 3d to 27s 6d. Two of Mr Scales's bullocks sold at ,£32 lCs (a record) and £29. The prices of sheep were well maintained, and cattle showed a slight advance.

CATTLE ON THE WEST COAST.

At the cattle sales at Greymouth yester day, very high prices were reached, steers selling up to .£l7.

Agent-General's Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Sept. 15. The Ageut-General cables under date London. September 13th, as follows : — "No alteration in the mutton or lamb market since last week. There is an incli nation to force sales of mutton, and a fur ther drop in the prices of lamb is immi nent. Beef is dull. Supplies of Argentine beef are heavy. New Zealand hinds, 4jd; fores, 3|d. Butter is firm for choicest. The prospects for next season are encouraging, but less favourable than last year. There is a good demand for cheese at 483.

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Sept. 15th, 1902: Wheat- Tuscan 3s lOd to 3s lid Pearl 33 lid to 4s Hunters 3s lOd Oats—Duns 2s 2d „ Danish ... 2s 2d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 2d to 2s 4d „ Canadians ... 2s 5d to 2s 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s fld to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d p eas —Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Good oatsheaf ... 65s to 70s Grass seed -Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Asbburton.

Clearing Sale.

Mr David Thomas reports that he con ducted a very successful clearing sale at the Rakaia Yards yesterday on account of Mr T. Dowling. There was a very large attendance, despite the inclement weather, and bidding was spirited. Competition was keen, and good prices were obtained. An excellent luncheon was provided. Follow ing are details of the sale: — Implements —Farm diays from ,£4 10s to «£l3 ; three-furrow plough, .£l2 10s; double furrow plough, ,£5; single-furrow plough, £1 15s 6d ; blocks and chain?, £2 2s 6d to £1 8s; harrows, £5 and £3 ; dkc3, £8 ; grubber, £S; cultivator, £1L 10s; drills from Mto £37 10s; turnip drill, £4 10s ; grass seed box, £15 ss; sheep feeders, £\ 15s; stripper, £.'; mower, £4 10s ; hay rake, £5 ; binders, £15, .£ll 10s, £5 10s, and ,£1.0; broadcast seed sower, £2; gig, £.6 10s ; dog cart, £13 10s; trap, £4 15s. Sheep.—Two and four-tooth ewes in lamb, 15s to IGs ; two-tooth wethers, 12s 9d, L3a; hoggets, 10s. Cattle. Fat heifer, £7 2s6J; springer, £7 15s; cows, £6 10s and £5 10s; calves, £1 10s. Pigs.- Stores, 13s 6d. Hor3es.—Draughts, .£l9, £47, £-15, £4s, £48, .£56, .£49, £53, £50, £46, £40. Light horses—£l7, £8, £3 10s, £18 ss, £28 10s, £14, £23 ; yearlings, £6 15s and £6. Harness for all horse 3 sold at full market values,

The Dunedin Markets.

Canterbury buyers, with Sydney orders in their pockets, have apparently awakened to the fact that the Dunedin market, so far as potatoes are concerned, is on a lower level than either Chiistchurch or Oamaru. In consequence some fairly extensive transac tions are reported, which must considerably deplete available stocks. It is more than probable that Monday (yesterday), will see a sharp rise in the potato market, and should the Sydney demand continue there is every prospect of very much higher prices ruling before the end of the present season. Despite the heavy supplies which have come forward during the last few days eggs have maintained their prices at 9d per dozen. So long as orders for shipping con* tinne to coaie to hand there are no imme diate prospects of a further fall.—" Qtago Daily Times."

The Australian Butter Market.

| The " Australasian" states that the considerable change in the local butter market, which lias fallen about 5d per lb during the week, affords a prospect that as soon as the production expands a little more, it will be possible to do busiuess with South Africa, which is generally prepared to start buying in September, and a fur ther moderate dsaline would no doubt attract orders. Should last year's prece dent be followed, the South African demand would be sufficient to absorb whatever gurplus is available until the end of Sep tember, and afterwards to reduce the quan tity available for London. It is not ! expected, therefore, that shipments to ' London will start before October,, and, as the cattle have suffered from the effects of the winter, it will probably take some time before they get fully into condition. The total quantity of yjctorian butter shipped to London daring the season iyill probably be Binaller than in 1901-2, but the pceoise out-turn must depend upon the course of the weather.

MANITOBAN FLOUR.

Eumours have been current during the past week (says the " Otago Daily Times ") of a shipment of Manitoba flour on the water for this It appears that Messrs E. W. Cameron and Co., of Sydney and Melbourne, who control the Manitoba flour in Australia., are so satisfied with their success in introducing this flour to the Melbourne market that they have deter mined to exploit the New Zealand market through their agents, Messrs J. Battray and Son, and Dunedin has been selected as the ground for the first trial shipment. A sample ton of flour was landed here_ from IsSydijey some few days ago and distributed in sack lots. A number of tests have been made by some of the fading bakers with the Manitoba flour, and ifc" 13 stated that they are well satisfied that, as a' sesuif;. of mixing it with the local flour, not only is a larger loaf produced but more loaves to the Back as well. It will bo interesting to watch develop ments, for time alone will toll whether tho Manitoba flour is to permanently establish itself in New Zealand, or whether p's im portation will only be temporary, whiTafc the present high prices rule. Messrs Kafcjbray and Son have declared their inten tion of giying the venture a fair test, and they are arranging fyr regular supplies. Where the shoe pinches, of course, is in tho fact that the associated bakery ate pledged only to take flour supplied by the New Zealand Mourmillers' Association, un less some arrangement is made permitting each Baker to take a certain proportion of Manitoba flouy for mixing purposes.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1902.

Vert few of the measures passed by the I present Parliament have been so adversely criticised as the Valuation of Land Act Amendment, 1900, and it cannot be denied i that there are very good grounds for some of the objections that have baen urged 1 agnihst it. It is not our intention now to review this Act, but we should like to point out one very awkward-not to say foolish provision, which it contains. The provi sion we refer to is in clause 29, and we may mention in passing that the whole clause is a clumsy and troublesome example of colonial jurisprudence. The particular parts of it, however, we are dealing with, are sections 1 and 2, which are as under : (1) The local authority may forward to the Valuer-General a list of any alterations which it desires shall be made in the roll, but it shall not be lawful for the local authority to make nny alteration on such roll without the consent of the Valuer- General ; (2) Every rate levied by the local authority in any year shall be levied in accordance with the entries appearing in such roll as corrected from the district valuation roll up to the 31st day of March next pre ceding the date of the levy, and the rate shall not be affected by any alteration in the roll subsequently made daring the year. The result of forciug local bodies to adhere strictly to those conditions is to prevent uew occupiers of land from votiug at the local body elections for perhaps twelve mouths after they become entitled to the right; practically disfranchising them for the time. Another serious matter in this connection is that local bodies can not apply for rates to the real occupiers of landß that have changed hands since the valuation roll was made up, but must look to the former ratepayers, who may have actually left the district. Already, great inconvenience has been caused in different parts of the colony owing to the working of the clause we have been com menting on; and we are sure that all the Road Boards and other local bodies affected by it would gladly see it amended.

Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found Cable News; on the fourth page, the questions to be put to candidates for Parliamentary honours by the Farmers' Unions of the colony, and other reading matter.

Export of Sheep.—Six hundred live sheep were sent from Wellington by the Mokoia on Saturday to Sydney, and 100 care:ises of frozen mutton.

Ashbukton Acclimatisation Societt.— The amended rules of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society were gazetted on September 11th.

Htghbank I.O.G.T.—Owing to the poor attendance on. Thursday evening last it was decided not to proceed with the installation of officers in the Highbnnk Good Templar Lodge.

The Price op Floub.—lt is already ru moured that the Flour Millers' Association meditate dropping their Dunedin prices in order to check further importations of Manitoba flour. For the moment, however, their tariff remains unaltered.

The Weather. —The late rain and that which began yesterday has been very wel come to the farmers, as feed is very back ward. The long-continued frosts have greatly retarded the growth of the young grass.

Acclimatisation. — The 10,000 rainbow trout fry for the Rakaia river will be forwarded from Christchuroh on Wednes day morning, and Mr Shiary will receive and see to the distribution of the consign ment in different parts of the river.

Death of a Thoroughbred,—We regret to learn that the thoroughbred horse Mann lioher, the property of Mr C. 11. Jackson, Overdale, died suddenly on Sunday even iner. Mannlicher -was a fashionably-bred horse (Maxim—Sapphire, the latter by The Drummer —Ameythist), and during his nioing career won such valuable and clas sic races as the C.J.G. Champague and Challenge Stakes.

The Shearing Dispute.—-The Canter bury Sheepowners' Union have appointed Messrs G. B. Starky, of Amberley, T. Teschemaker, of Otaio, C. B. Calcutt, and T. G. Eussell, of Christchurch, and D. D. McFarlane, of Amuri, as a special com mittee to deal with the case in the Arbitra tion Court on behalf of those owners cited by the Shearers' Union.

HighbanK' School Committee. — The ordinary meeting of the Highbank School Committee was held on Saturday. Present —J. Driscoll, (chairman), Messrs Smith, Crawford, Andersou, McCarters, and Nee. Correspondence was 'received from Mr Hardy stating that he would give effect to the resolution passed by the Committee re incidental allowances.' There being no report from the master it was resolved that the Secretary in future notify the master of the data of the Committee meeting. Accounts amounting to £6 4s 2d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

Sabbath School Examination, - The following Qhildren attending the Ashbur ton Presbyterian Sunday School have qualified to receive priz-s and certificates in connection with the General Assembly's recent examination;— Senior division —M, Cumnughauij catechism second class, Bible knowledge third class; Lily E, Kernahan, catechism second class, Bible third class; G, Craighead, Bible second class. Middle division—E. B. 8011, catechism second class, Bible second class; D. E. Craighead, catechism second class, Bible third class j Jane Norman, catechism second class, Bible third class; L. Watt, catechism second class, Biblo third class; S. Kernohan, catechism first clas^, Bible third class. Junior division—Kate Funge, catechism first class; John McEae, catechism first glass; E. Jfcßae, catechism first class, 100 pei? cent.

Seafield. —A social and danse under the auspices of the School Committee, Was given in the schoolroom, Seafield, on Friday evening. Owing probably to the rather threatening appearance of the weather the gathering was not so large as might have b,een expected. However, the room was fairly well'filled, and those present seemed to enjoy themselves.' The music supplied by Miss Eichardson and Mr Cull.en was all that could'be desired'; and'the refreshments 'were pr.o,<iui'fid frpra Mr Bryant, Ashburton, and gave universal satisfaction. The songs Contributed by Mr Alex, Mr W. Lumbie, and the step-dancing of Mr McMillan during the intervals, were highfy appreciated. Mr Bruae. made an efficient M.C. A hearty vote of thanks, moved by Mr Mulligan on behalf of those present, to the School Committee, the musicians, and the M.C, was carried by acclamation. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be devoted to the piano fund,

Weather Forecast. — Captiiin Edwin wires:—Gale from between south-east and south and west; glass rise soon ; weather much colder. Lost Overboard-A Press Association telegram states that a passenger named W. Smith booked from Napier to Auckland by the Zealandia was found to be missing after the vessel had passed Gisborue. He was a resident of this county, who had resided for some time in tho Chertsey district, and was father of Mr J. Smith and uncle of Mr Hay Smith, of this town. Catholic Literary Society. - The members of the Catholic Literary Society ; are reminded by advertisement elsewhere that the nomination of officers for the en suing year takes place to-morrow night at 8 o'clock, when it is desirable that as "many as possible should attend. A New Geyser. —An Auckland Press Association telegram states that a new geyser broke out at Whakarewarewa yes terday afternoon, accompanied by under ground rumbling. The geyser threw mud and stones to a height of 20ft. The Greymouth Charnel House. —The Greymouth Borough Council the other night asked the Mayor to communicate with the Colonial Secretary to have over a hundred.Chinese corpses removed from a shed where they are now stored, waiting shipment. In the discussion it came out that several had been carried into the [ building without the knowledge of the sexton. The Electoral Eoll. —Mr Ward,'the Eegistrar of Electors for the Ashburton electorate, has received instructions to close the roll at once, and it will have to be ready for printing by October 6th. Any claims not now in the hands of the Eegis trar will be held over for the supplementary roll, but those entitled to be enrolled should lose no time in putting in their claims. Personal. —Mr Llewellyn Owen, who, as most of our readers are aware, has had some trouble with his eyesight recently, has finally decided to visit Germany to consult a specialist there, who is understood to have been phenomenally successful in treating similar cases. Mr Owen has issued a circular to his music pupils to this effect, and we need scarcely say that they, and the public of this county as well, wil) be heartily glad to see him home again, and his present trouble a thing of the past. Earthquake Shocks. —The Government Seismograph in Wellington recorded quite a number of earthquake shocks la^t week. Most of them are believed by Mr Geo. Hogben, who has charge of the instrument, to be connected with the recent disturbances at Cheviot, and it is also the same gentle man's opinion that the others are records of the upheavals in the West Indies last week. South African Steam Service. —The New Zealand Government are inviting tenders (1) for a direct steam service be tween New Zealand ports and South Africa via Fremantle, and (2) for an alternative service between New Zealand and South Africa via Fremantle, with permission, if necessary, to call at another port in Aus tralia en route.

Land for Settlement. —It is stated that a block of 7000 acres on the Greenfield Es tate Otago, will be acquired by the Govern ment for close settlement. The Com missioners who recently visited fche pro perty will recommend the Government to take" over a further area, if the demand for land warrants such a course.

Frozen Meat —Advicesby the last Aust ralian mail state that one of the Australian freezing companies holds, or has at call, nine-tenths of the frozen meat (beef) avail able in New South Wales and in New Zea land for the Australian market, roughly estimated at 40,000 quarters.

Charges Unobrthe Opium Prohibition Act—Some of the first prosecutions in the colony under the Opium Prohibition Act of last year were heard at the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday. Two Chinese were each fined 5s for smoking opium. A charge against Yung Quay of permitting opium to be smoked in his premises was dismissed. The cases were the result of a visit paid to Chinese quarters a few days ago by the police and Customs officers.

Caknegie University Trust.—The total amount in fees paid for the winter session 1901-2 and the summer session 1902 by the Carnegie University Trust, is ,£34,916,7s 6d —J21],974 11s being for the summer session and ,£22,941 16s 6d for the preceding winter session.

Hotel Employees.—A deputation, re presenting the Wellington hotelkeepers, waited on the Acting-Minister of Labour yesterday, and pointed out that the pro visions of tho Shops and Offices Bill recent ly circulated conflicted with the award of the Arbitration Court as regards waiters and. chefs. It also objected to the pro posed restrictive hours as regards the em ployment of barmaids. The Hon W. Hall- Jone returned the usual diplomatic answer to the effect that the representations would receive the consideration of the Cabinet.

Angleks? Society. —At a meeting of anglers at Christchurch last night it wag decided to resuscitate tho old Anglers' Society, and fifty members were enrollod. The meeting resolved to urge members of Parliament to oppose the amendments proposed by the Hon. Major Steward to the Fisheries Conservation Act Amendment Bill, allowing the issue of free licenses to pupils of public schools, and giving power to the Acclimatisation Societies to expend funds on land and buildings for the con venience of anglers.

The. Transport Com .mission.—-The " Ly t telton Times" Wellington correspondent says:—The members of the Contingent Transport Commission will meet finally to consider their report on Wednesday, and it is anticipated that the report will reach the hands of the Governor on Friday. It is understood that the laxity of discipline on the Orient was established by evidence, and it may be concluded that the report will say so in no unmeasured terms. No want of discipline was proved as regards the Britannic. The charges of insufficiency of food also fail, but the complaints re gar ding imperfect cooking will, in all likeli hood, be substantiated.

News in Brief.

Acceptances for the Geraldine Eaces" close on Thursday, the 18th, at 8 p.m.

Mr D. Thomas will submit by auction on Saturday, 29th inst., on account of C. G. Hawdon, Esq., three corner sections abutt ing on the Alford Forest Eoad.

The " Wairarapa Observer " states that the natives of the North Island are taking yery kindly to vaccination and already sqme hundreds have tindergpne the process.

W. Schwiegershausen^ \»ho. is cycling pound the world across the five continents for a wager, writes contradicting the stater ment that he had lost his wager owing to his having ridden in a train in New Zealand He states that when he stops at places he is permitted to drive, ride, and visit friends by train, but when he is on tour he only uses the bioycle, Mra Claridge, wife of the late proprietor of the "Eketahuna Kxpress," gave birth to twins on the day peace was deolared, says the " Dannevirke Advocate." By post, a few days ago, Mrs Claridge received a letter from her Majesty Queen Alexandra, from Buckingham ' Palace, conveying her Majesty's desire that one of the twins shonld be named after the Queen—Alex andra.

Borough Council.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Present —His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Crs. Alcorn, Andrews, Jones, Reid, Willis, Timmins and Clark. An i apology was received for the absence of Cr. I Davison. ', ■ mayor's statement. i The Mayor reported the balance at the Bank to bo Dr. £2436 7s 7d; and amounts received from all sources since last meeting £70 16s 6d. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence wag received as follows : From the Clerk Ashburton County Coun cil, requesting payment of £10 subsidy to Hospital, subsidy to building account, and half-year's rsnt for water.—Rec9ived, and amounts ordered to be paid.

The Clerk of the County Council also forwarded particulars of the Licensing Com mittee's expenses. —Beceived. From Tinder-Secretary Department of Justice, re exchange of Courthouse reserve. The matter would receive consideration. — Received.

From the Public Works Department, re lighting th« Post Office clock. The Govern ment would erect gas fittings.—lt was de cided to reply that the Council would undertake the lighting of the clock. From the Ashburton County Brass Band, forwarding an account of £Z for removal of material to the site now occupied. Cr Andrews said Dean O'Donnell had given a donation for this purpose, as it was at his instance the removal had been made.

The matter was referred to the Works Committee.

From Mrs Crowe, applying for transfer of lease of reserve from herself to Mr Henry Dalley. The application was granted till Nov. 30th/

From the Foreman of Works, re bicycle maintenance. —Received.

From the Ashburton Poultry Society, applying for refund of license fee.—The application was refused. LIBRARY COBIMITTEe's BEPORT.

The Library Committee reported as fol lows :—

l.—New Books.-—Seeing that the revenue frein subscription to the Circulating Library had increased from £15 in 1896, to £45 in 1902, your Committee would recommend that the amount to be voted by the Coun cil for the purchase of new books for the current year be raised to £35. 2. Upstairs Beading Room.—Your Com mittee would again recommend that the words " Subscribers' Reading Room" be written on the front windows of tne upstair reading room. The expense would not exceed ten shillings. Cr. Timmins moved that the report be received, and also the adoption of the first clause. It was the idea to purchase a small number of books monthly as they come out. Cr. Willis seconded the motion pro forma. Cr. Andrews was not prepared to support the motion. He thought the subsidy of .£25 should be sufficient.

The Mayor thought that while the Library Committee deserved every credit for the interest they took in the institu tion, the Council was not in a position to increase its expenditure. He thought the Library had been fairly well served, and would suggest that the matter be brought up at some future time. Cr Timmins said the annual expenditure on books was £25, with a small amount for binding. It seemed to him that any money brought into their funds by the Library should be returned. Rather than see the motion defeated he would withdraw it.

Cr Timmins moved the adoption of clause 2, Several subscribers did not know the reading room was open to them. Cr Alcorn seconded the motion. The motion was carried. REPORT OF FIRE BRIGADE COMMITTEE.

Your Committee have the honour to report as follows : —■ 1. —Heating Apparatus for Steam Fire Engine. Your Committee have obtained an estimate of the cost of installing an appa ratus for keeping the water in the boiler of the steamer hot, similar to that in use in Christchurch, but are making further en quiries, from other towns, and ask for an extension of time in which to make a recommoad.ition. 2. New Harness for Horses in Steamer. Your Committee are obtaining an esti mate of cost of this harness, and wish to make an inspection of the harness now in use before making a recommendation to the Council.

3.—High Pressure Water Supply.—Your Committee beg to recommend the Council to consider the advisability of obtaining an expert opinion on a high pressure water supply for Ashburton. Cr Willis moved that the report be re ceived and clause 1 adopted.

An extension of time was granted the Committee to report on clauses 1 and 2.

Cr Jones said he had brought the high pressure scheme before the Brigade.. He, moved the adoption of the clause. He thought the Council should consider the matter and obtain, an opinion.

The matter was referred to the Com mittee which had been appointed to con sider thjs question. WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

The Works Conimittee reported as follows s — .

1. Watering Streets, — Your Committee have obtained an estimate of oost of fixing tanks for feeding water cart at corner of Cox and East Sti'eets, but cannot recom mend that anything be done in the matter at the present time. 2. Fencing at Pound.—Your Committee recommend that a sum not exceeding £7 be expended in necessary fencing at the Ashburton Pound.

The report was received on the motion of Cr. Eeid.

Cr. Andrews said it would cost £70 or ,£BO to provide tanks to give a supply of 1800 gallons. Clause 1 was adopted and clause 2 was allowed to stand over. FIRE INSPECTORS* REPORT. Captain Barber reported on the fire at Messrs Undrill and Co.'s premises. The Brigade had run out and got ready for water in six minutes after the alarm was given, but steam wa3 not obtained till seventeen minutes had elapsed. This pointed to the necessity of having an appliance to keep the wa|eV in' fche boilers hot. : ' ' '' TX'he report was adopted.; ' irNSPJIJCTORS* REPORT.

The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the yards were in fair order. Several notices had received attention. Two offending cyclists were reported for riding on the footpath. The report was received. foreman's kepobt. The Foreman of Works reported that tha labor gang had been engaged during the fortnight in general inaintenange -Work. The, rgpqrt'was' received. "' finance. Cr. Willis asked his Worship if, in view of the very unsatisfactory state of the Bprough finances, he had thought of any scheme to make both ends meet. It was very evident something would have to be done. The Mayor said this matter had given him a considerable amount of worry. He intended to move that the Finance Com mittee meet and consider the whole question, FIRE INSURANCE. Cr. Tinimins asked if His Worship would be willing to allow a circular letter to be sent to other Councils asking if they would be willing to form a Municipal Fire j Insurance Corporation. The Mayor said it was a matter for the Council to decide. LIBRARY. Cr Andrews moved, according to notice, i | that the resolution making the magazine i room at the Public Library open only to subscribers be rescinded. The magazine rooms mother places were open to the general :publio. - .• . : Cr Reid seconded the motion pro forma, in order that it might be discussed. ' !ffo thought that the matter should be re ferred to the Library Commitfcao. He thought that a small fee should be charged for the privilege of using this room. " ■

Cr Tinimins said there was a big mis apprehension with regard to the Council and the' Library. : There was no question that the Library Committee was wbrkijjg together, arid making the Library a. big

success. Visitors said the reading room was one of the best supplied in the colony. For the small sum of l^d per week anyone had the use of two books a week as well as of the magazine room. Cr Alcorn thought the families of sub scribers should be admitted. Cr Clark was not in sympathy with the motion. He could not agree with Cr Alcorn's suggestion that the families of subscribers should be admitted. Cr Jones also spoke against the motion. It would be a mistake to admit all and sundry to this room. Cr Andrews then withdrew his motion. THE CEMETERY. Cr Andrews moved, according to notice, that the Council take steps to acquire control of the cemeteries. He was sure they would be more popularly managed by the Council than at present There had been no complaints, but no one knew anything of the management. Cr Eeid was entirely in sympathy with the motion. The Council would be able to charge a lower rate than was charged at present. He thought the matter should be referred to a sub-committee. Cr Clark moved as an amendment that the matter be referred to the Eeserves Committee to report. The matter was referred to the Reserves Committee to report. BY-LAWS. Consideration of the new by-laws was held over till next meeting. SPECIAL MEETING. The Mayor moved that a special meeting of the Council be held on Monday evening next to consider the question of ways and means, when the by-laws could also be considered. The motion was carried. LICENSE. A license to sell meat was granted to Andrew Young. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to ,£175 were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOAED, the same members being present. j excursion. | The Eangiora Friendly Sooieties wrote, I asking for permission to use the Domain ' for their annual excursion on October 23rd. The Chairman said that permission had been granted as the Sports Associaeion had no objection. curator's repoet. The curator reported that seed waa re quired for the Oval. He drew the Board's attention to a paragraph in the local papers some days ago, by which the Sports Association limited the expenditure on the Oval to £8 per annum. This was not a third of what had been spent last year. ! It was decided to receive the report and send a copy to the Sports Association. The meeting then adjourned.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, Sept. 15 Two hundred Boers at St. Helena are signing the oath of allegiance daily. It is estimated that it will require three years to extirpate glanders in horses and cattle in the Transvaal. Every military horse in camp in South Africa is more or less affected. The " Morning Post" states that the disarmament of natives in South Africa is proceeding quietly. . Preparations are being made by the Portuguese authorities in "Qelagoa Bay to levy a tax on those natives who have extra wives, with a view to uniform regulations in the matter throughout South Africa. This is the result of Lord Milner'a recent visit to Delagoa.

The Boer Generals.

.United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, Sept. 15 The Boer Generals urge irreconcilables to restrain the anfci-British propagandas, and recommend a policy of. reconcilation. They express a disinclination to lecture, on the ground that they are unacquainted with European languages, and find it a difficulty to frame speeches with "clearness. Fischer and others, replying to the Generals' objections, quote the views of French and German pro-Boer Societies, that to visit alone without delivering speeches wiJl not suffice to raise money.

Mr Reitz, on the 25th, starts a lecturing tour in America. The proceeds will be devoted to his own maintenance, and to aid the Boers.

SHOCKING TRAGEDY

A Man Murders Ms Children and Commits Suicide.

TTnited Press Association —By Electrip Telegraph—Cppyrigtit; Stdn^t, Sept 15. A commercial traveller named Peadon, residing at Hurstville, murderously attack ed his family, He killed his infant child, and then committed suicide. Several of the children are dangerously wounded. Another of Peadon's children, a seven years old girl, has succumbed, and the third is in a serious condition. The throats of these were cut. Two others and the wife are suffering from wounds on the head in flicted with a bed key. The sixth child escaped and gave the alarm. Peadon kissed his wife and children on retiring on Sunday night. He" slept with one of the boys, apart from his wife. During the night she heard him moving, and found him lying on the bed dressed. He told her he had taken medicine, and later visited his wife's room, but finding her awake, re tired. She fell asleep and was aroused by blows on the head. She rolled on to the floor and pretended to be dead. The boy came to his mother's assistance, and Pea don felled him. He then went into the girl's room and the wife seized the oppor tunity to escape. When assistance arrived, Peadon was found shot through the head, and grasping a razor and revolver. The baby was dead, and another child dyingf the 1 others were severely wounded. The family lived' h'&ppilyj' aud..weve in good circumstances, ft is 'stated ■ Be&aoty lo3t heavily at the Bandwicfc races.

The Agapemonites Again.

United Press Association—TJy Electrio v Telegraph—Copyright. . London Sept. 15 Besides the Agapemqnitea, a 'hundred q£ the public were admitted to the ;A.rk pt thJa, Covenant at Chaptiani." They angrily pro tested against the Ke,y Sinythq Piggott's renewed claim that he was the Spn o.f Mafl, come again in the flesh. Three thousand people who were not admitted followed Piggott's carriage homewards, bqotiag Win, Mounted police prevented any violence,

The French. Schools.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, September 15. The Paris correspondent of " The Times " states that the Pope, in a Papal brief addressed to Cardinal Richard, of Paris, refers moderately and sadly to the troubles over the French schools question. He is evidently anxious not to provoke the de nunciation of the Concordat.

President Roosevelt.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Sept. 15. The Republicans in eleven States have decided ik> re-nominate' Mr Roosevelt for the Presidency. The New York 1 Republi can Convention overruled "Boss* Platt,' who recently declared that the Convention; would not pledge itself to suppdrfc Mr. Koossvelt's candidature.' ■'■■>•■■.■•

THE ASHBURTON GUABDJAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 i 90 2.



p. ffERKIMAN. ' FOB SALE. MARKET GARDEN, Alford Forest Koad. MR GEORGE ELLIOTT having dis posed of his business- iv Town, has instructed me to sell his property situated on the Alford Forest Road. The property is wall adapted for a market garden, and will be sold a3 a going concern. Immediate inspection is invited, as Mr Elliott is anxious to retire from active business. Fall particulars can be obtained on application r FEKKIMAN , Land and Estate Agent. ~~ FOR "SALE. A POULTRY FARM, doing a good business. Large Btock of good, \ FOB SALE. THE undersigned is instructed by Mr Moodie to sell 'i acre- of good land, fronting the Alford Forest Road and corner of Andrew Street. Upon the land is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage. Easy torms. F. FEEBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FO^SALE A GOOD Building Site on the North- East Town Belt, containing two Roods. The section is well stocked with f rait trees. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. .forTsale Charles Street near the Woollen Factory A GOOD Building Site, containing two Roods, planted with 70 fruit trees in full bearing. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN, , Land and Estate Agent. FORSALB, ALLENTOtf. 4 DESIRABLE little property corapris ing nearly h acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. " . The property is for immediate sale and possession. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent . ~~ FOB SALE, " CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, situated within three minutes'walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, and < is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. jßear.the Alford Forest Eoad. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. Price £130 F. FEERIMAN. .v, 1...,, j.-i in '__■ -JL3 *~~ BUSINESS NOTICES. _ SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. I3y Examination, October, 1897 Tr IGIIT years erience with E. G. and * ■>" F. W". Gi-esham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in roonx3 upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' , Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. I Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. ! Gold and Porce'ain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mus Gkant, Wills Street; '_ __ The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and r young, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of . Boots and Shoes. He can still supply j all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a / specialty. T. V O U N G, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. SAI^ES may come and sales may go then the question is—Whereto get good, sound, honest; value the year round 1 rnry ir. C." Bareett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount; at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence i worth. Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J. 1.. HIGGS, Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. Helpless with ft Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CURE YOURSELF with THE GREAT . .. CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 pib Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. Smoke New Vem*:



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' I 9 * I i | Positively THE BEST !_____ Combination of Choice Novelties for Spring wear, we have ever had the pleasure to bi ing before our Customers, is now being submitted in our com \ modious premises. The chic and the correct—a gathering that baffles des cription To do the Stock justice, as i * ' t well as yourselves, come and see the i Goods, even if you do not wish to purchase. ; Mitchell & Turner. Burnett Street. Ashburton. T^nw^sTampsTT" nnHE Grandest Assortment of Bike Lamps in Ashburton, J_ Just arrived, — 144 Lucas's i^ew Luminator Gas Lamps. The most economical and brightest Gas Lamp in the world. Reiman's Candle Lamps, English Oil Lamps, all at Christchurch prices. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand AsbMrton Branch—Burnett; Street FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! WE hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus tomers .for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and .for their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We also beg to notify that W3 Lave again resumed work in the new : Hall (opposite our Warehouse), kindly placed at our disposal by T. ' Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hope still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock tor immediate sale, where you may expect some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. - We Remain, Yours Very Truly, : T. H. UN DRILL A CO., General House Furnishers, 1 . TANCRED STEEET. NEW GOODS 1 W^S^S^^^B NEW G°OI)S |o_ '' ' • Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers ys 6d Men s Saddle Tweed Trousers 10s 9d Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 1 id Boys' Norfolk Suits Colonial Tweed us 6d New Ties, Tennis Shirts, Straw Hats, at prices that cannot be beaten anywhere. New Zealand Clothing Factory, G. MEDDINS RESPECTFUL^ 7. requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, just landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Bakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Cliains, G-orse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with, centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in IJd ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh *in to SEWING MACHINES - I am Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand— £3 10s, Treadle from JST, 10s to .£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' ' Davey,' ' Wertheim,' 'Davis,' • New Home, etc., all at Cd per dozen. . , I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety at the lowest prices in Ashburton7 . The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, OTmosite Arcade. J. WILSON'S j BZJ™EL New Season's | WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened "P This Day, September WAX Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this town, and vastly superior. The Prices arc the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ol choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for some time, may have them laid aside until required-



Budge-Whitworth Cycles are con structed of the very finest materials by the most skillful workmen that can be secured, and while the price is a little more than you will have to pay for some of the cheaper cycles on the market, you will get many times the difference in price in actual Quality. The Eudgo-Whitworth stands in a class by itself as the greatest perfection of the cycle manufacturer's arb.—R. D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett street.—Advt. Tailoring.-We have just received our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most ijp-tp-date suitings as , now worn at Home. We always encourage 'customers to select from the web _ whush is far more satisfactory than ordering from small patterns. We.have a very large stock to select from. We employ first class tradesmen-every garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our work, lit and stylo at prices th&b wiU compare favourably with those of any leading New, Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite j customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment;' in the "rush, before the shows. Craighead and Berryman the leading tailors Ashburton. [Advt.] Worms undermine Children's Constitut or. Use Wade's Worm Fig s, Is boxes.



The Dresden Piano Company.* represen tatives (Messrs A. Jackson and W. IJruns, den) are now in Ash burton for the purpose of holding a great clearing sale of pianos and organs, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Being very heavily overstocked in high class instruments, the Company j have decided to hold out very special j inducements to intending purchasers for one week only. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs of securing a really first-class piano or organ at wholesale prices. Our head tuner (Mr W. Brunsdeii) will be in 'town' for a few days, and all orders should be left with Mr H. Stepheuson (Auctioneer), the local agent. N.B- -Second hand instruments taken as part "p'aymerit for new ones, and full market value, alloyed,'— AjoyT,



Wanted Known—That TUSSICURA. is thoroughly reliable in'alV complaints of Throat, Mngs, and B.rbn6hiai $übe§,'