CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-By Bl.ct.rio

Telegraph—Copyright

iw YoBK, Marc') 29

It is announced that if Germany enforced the regulation against the American use of boracic acid in pre served meats, tbe American Govern ment is likely to exclude millions of dollar.' worth of German ford etnffg unless they are proved to be non injurious to health Melbourne, Match 31

There are floods in many districts. In aome places over seven inches of rain have fallen. A number of men In a buggy, when attempting to cross a flooded creek, were carried away. One, named McGre gor, was drowned, and the others had a narrow escape, StfDNHY, March 31 At the cattle sales In connection with the Show, three Ayrshlres, the property of Mr John Grant, Inveroarglll, sold at SOgs, 82gs, and 40g@_ respectively. Hobabt, March 30

The postal and telegraph officials have been instructed to detain all correspon dence addressed to *Tattersair or any of bis staff.

France and Japan.

JAPANESE OFFICERS RE-

GALLED

London, March 29

The Daily Express states that all the Japanese cffioers in France have been recalled. The incident has caused a sensation in Paris. It is serai-offioially declared that tbo recall is not connected with the declaration of France and Russia of their attitude with respect to the Anglo-Japanese treaty

Alleged Corruption in Congress

Washington, March 29

At the inatane. of the Democratic Party In the Henue of Representatives. & Gem mittea has bean appointed to investigate the uhargse oi bribery brought against members ©f Congre-8 by newspaper, and certain cffioifcls who ftileged that sums were diebarsed in view of facilitating the purchase ef the Bini.fa West indiee. Tbe ohargei are baaed nn an alleged rr-port made by Captain Obrletmas, said .o have been a eeoret agent ior the Danish Government, who claim 10 per cent of the total price paid to reooup him for bis outlay. Mr Abney MoKinley ie reported to be involved in the scandal, The Hon John Hay, Seoretary of State refased to recognise Captain Christmas as an intermediary.

The Plague.

United Press Ae.oolat.on--By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 80 A woman at Pyrmont, and two men, both of Miller's Point, and Morrish, of Castlereagh street, have been attacked by plague, and the last named is dead. Another plague case ie reported, a man named May, of Balmaia. Watkin

ii dead.

To date there have been 88 cases And 25 deaths.

Brisbane, March 81

Two women, Gray and Glansby, have died o! plague, and a man, Moore, bas been attacked at Townsville. He was a passenger by the steamer Wo* donga, from Sydney.

The Triple Alliance

YON BULOW'S ITALIAN VISIT

London, March 28

Count Yon Bulow, who is visiting Italy, had a long conference with M* Prinet.., tbe Italian Minister for foreign Affairs, in Venice, respecting the renewal of the Triple Alliance and the commercial tariffs.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph London, March 28

Sir Wilfred Laurier, the Canadian Pre* aaier, has offered to the London Corpora* tion a Coronation arch* emblematical of the resources of Canada.

A Piratical Ishmael.

London, March 28

The aleauaer Ban Righ w»b ordered to immediately leave the Port of Spain, in Trinidad, without coaling. Three Venezuelan gunboats are lying outside tbe port waiting to attack the vessel on tier departure

The Late Mr Cecil Rhodes.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copy tight.

London, March 29

Mr Rhodea lies in state in the vesti bule of Parliament House on Thurs day. The carriage of the " Long Cccil 1," gun will be used to bear the remains to the Cathedral

(Long Ceoil was the name given to the ana which was manufactured by the de; fenders and used at the aiego of Klmbsrly} Tbel>«% Mail states that Mr Rhodes bequeathed the bulk of hia fortune for the furtherance of a Pan« Britannic Bcbejie of education for the intellec tual betterment of the British race, to enable it to cope successfully with rival nationalities. The scheme em braces every part of the Empire London, March 31

The Daily Empress states that Mr Bhodes bequeathed £100,000 to Oriel College, Oxford, and that he has left Oxford University over a million with which to develop a great scheme of Imperial education, providing many colonial scholarships.

Affaire in China.

Stelted Press Association—By Eleotrio (Eolegraph—Copyright Lokdon, March 30

Pekin reports state thab serious rioting has ©courted in Sonth Chllt. There has been great loss of life. London, March 80

The Chinese Minister at Tokio advises that students should not be allowed to visit Japan because they would Imbibe trßvoiutioßary ideas. Ohlnese officials state that Yuanshikhal'a soldiers killed a thousand rioters at Talttlngfn for resisting the collection of indemnities to Catholic missionaries! China is insisting on prohibitive royal ties in connection with mining concessions. The broad principle _ of the Manchsrlan treaty hava been settled. . , L M. Ldssar, the Rasslan Minister, advised China to grant independence to Thibet. The Chinese believe that Russia oontomplatee the acquisition of Thibet as eoaptusatloi) for Manchuria*

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

KITCHENER'S LATEST DRIVE

A HUGE DRIVE,

DARING MOVE BY BRITISH TROOPS

THE BOERS SURPRISED,

HOW THE ENEMY ESCAPED,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-~Oopyrighb

London, March 29

Details of the drive show that owing to the enormous area to be covered and the incompleteness of the blockhouse lines, Lord Kitchener adopted new tactics. The bulk of the enemy wera at !Eartebeßtefontein, The British columns marched in bright moonlight for a considerable distance westward of the enemy's position. Colonel Eawlin* son's, from Klerksdorp, and some other columns, moving parallel to each other, rode forty miles straight through the enemy's lines. The boldness of the move puzzled ths enemy, whose sniping was unheeded.

At dawn the columns deployed and faced eastwards. The ends of the columns met, encircling the Boera with a view to driving tbem towards the Vaal 8 Klerksdorp, Schoenepruit, and Lichtenbnrg blockhhouse lines. The rapidity of tbe movement came as a surprise, and a thousand Boers who wera caught within tbe lines were unprecedently hustled. Driven with out fighting from guns by the Scottish Horse, they rushed in various directions.

The extreme width of the British front caused one or two gaps while forming into line, and the hilliness of the country also facilitated the escape o! the Boers southwards.

De la Bey and a number of Boers were on the extreme west outside the eastwards sweep of the drive. Com mandant Lienburg and several hundred men escaped by imitating the formation of a British moving column. Com mandant Kemp escaped through a gap in the British right flank. Only twelve Boers were killed.

The prisoners, who include Landrost Meetbliog, declare that De Wet and Steyn recently visited and conferred with De la Rey.

During tbe drive five Canadians were isolated and outnumbered; Tbey stoutly resisted, but eventually four surrendered. The fifth, indignant at this action, fought until he was killed. The Britißb, though twenty •six hours in tbe saddle, were fit and fresh. The correspondent of The Times with the troops at Naalbank says the distanca travelled prior to the actual drive pre vented adequate pursuit, while the extent of country covered robbed Colonel Grenfell's column, which was pursuing the main body of the enemy, of the support necessary to effect the big coup which was so admirably planned.

London, March 30

The casualty lists show that seven of Marshall's Horse were killed, and Lieutenant Cabbett and eight men were wonnded

Captain Wallis and twenty.eight men were captured near Sutherland, Cape Colony, on the 24th. They have since been released.

The troopship St Andrew has sailed from Capetown for Australia with 454 returning Victorian and Queensland troops, and the Montrose with 344 New Zealandere, while 790 Victorians and South Australians left Capetown on Friday for Due ban, where they will be transhipped. The Treason Court at Oradock, Cape Colony, has tried 113 cases. Twenty-six were acquitted and ninety two were disfranchised, Wesseis and Wolmarans, the peace delegates, visit Paris to confer with Dr Leyds. London, March 81 A British patrol surprised thirty of Bejindenhout's commando at Lillie™ kloof, Cape Colony.

Piet De Wet, at Kroonsfcad, de nounced the foreign slanderers of Great Britain, declaring that Tommy Atkins is invariably friendly, generous, and kind-hearted,

Wesaels, the peace delegate, inter dewed, said he thought the negotiations would result in an honourable and satisfactory, if not ideal, peace. He declared that Kruger would approve. De Wet and feteyn have returned to Paris! Hitherto the efforts to open negotiations with them have proved unsuccessful.

The Daily Mail states that, as tbe result of the drive, De La Rey lost nine killed, four wounded, and 158 taken prisoners, while SO surrendered. Sydney, March 81

Two New Zealandera missed the Devon, and were taken in tbe New South Wales contingent.

RETURNING NEW ZEALSNDERS.

Nils©-., Maroh 31

The Premier has received the following from Mr Piioher, dated Capetown, 30th March :—'Colonel Banks, Major Andrew, Captains Tucker and Harper, Lieutenant) McDonald, Walll., Biinkhorn, Banks, Harold Smith. Jone«, a»d Beamish, Hon Surgeon Captain O Nell, Veterinary Lieut _nant McMillan, and 344 men, have sailed by tho . is. Montrose for Durban, where they will embark in tho steamer Cornwall aboub April 2nd. The ofSoera and men are all well. 9

Wsj-MNGioN, Maroh 31

The Governor has reoeived from Lord Kit eh *ncr the report of the Remount Office on the horses of the Eighth Contingent. Tbe North Island regiment lost nine on the voyage and the South Island eight. The northern hones are described as of a very good stamp of country hone with tubitanoe and quality, and in excellent condition ; the southern as light of bone and very long In back, neither oan their condition compare with that of the North Islanders.

Colonel Porter reported on2o(ih Maroh that the wounded New Zaalanders were doing well.

Football.

The Rakaia Football Club held its meeting lasb Friday evening, a large number being preienb. Mr J O'Roarke was voted to the chair. The following officers were elected ; —Patron—C A 0 Bardy, Esq, MH R j President—DG Kolmee,E.q; Vioe Presidents —J MoLaohian, E«q, M H X, Dr Bluett, Rev H Mathias, and Messrs H Kennedy, T Biaokley, A Craighead, R Holland, and L Oxleyj Captain-Mr J O'Rourke j Vice Captain—Mr G B Bruoe ; Seleotioa aod General Committee—Meswrn W Harvey, H Kennedy, G Brace, J O'Roarke and 0 Shannon . Seoretary and Treasurer—Mr C Shannon. It was carried that the B&kata Football Club join the Canterbury Rugby Union. After other items were dlsousaed, the usual vote of thanks t« tbe chairman Wmiamd the meeting* ,

The Shooting of Australian Officers.

EVIDENCE AT THE TRIAL

HOW THE MEN 3)IED

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, March 29

The authorities maintain their reti cence on the incident of tbe shooting of Australian officers. Some additional facts, however, have been gathered from returned officers and others. Lieutenant Witton, of Victoria, sub sequent to his trial, sent two cable messages to his relatives in Melbourne announcing that he was sentenced to imprisonment for life 8 but neither cable came to hand,

At (he trial, Lieut Moirant stated that be was only oarrying out the orders given by the superior officer to Captain Hunt, and passed on by Gap*. Mnnttohim. Altogether six arrests were made in connection with the affair, but these were withdrawn.

Between the arrest; in Ootober and the court-martial on February 26tb, the accused men acted as leaders in the Bush Veldt Carbineers, and took part in numerous engagements, including a battle with Commandant Bayers at Petersburg

Major Lenehan was conrt-martialled for neglect of bis duty as commanding officer in connection with the affair, and was imprisoned for three months in Capetown Castle. Major Thomas, a Melbourne solicitor, defended the men at their trial

Melbourne, March 31

I Mr Barton bas cabled lo Lord Kit" Jfcbener, asking for full details of the

affair.

From numerous and conflicting statements published in tho papers, it appears th»t the officers were first tried and acqaittod for the alleged murder of a German missionary. Subsequently they were foourtm.rtialled for shooting Boers.

Adelaide, March 29

A comrade of Lieut Morant's, writ ing from Pretoria on Feb 27tb, states that Morant and Handcockwere shot that morning. Both officers kept up bravely and died like men. Moran. pulled tha handkerchief off his eyes a couples of minutes before the volley was fired and faced the firing party. A great deal of bitter feeling is raging here against the execution. When all the facta of the case are known, there will be a great outcry. The version of tbe affair by Morant's friend is that the officer of tbe corps, a friend of Morant and Hand cock's, was shot by the Boers in cold blood. They caught some Boers who did tbe deed, and instantly shot eleven of them. Morant admitted this was true when placed on trial

Sydney, March 81 Major Lenehara has returned to Sydney. He gives a direct denial to the statement that be was imprisoned in connection with the shooting of Boors. He says b» was never charged, never tried, and never sentenced. Lieutenant. Morant and Handcook were not immediately under bit oharge when the shooting was done, M.jorLeneham has furnished a de tail, d account of the whole incident to the military authorities. He state.. that when all the facts are published, the dishonouring spot on the names of Morant and Randcook will disappear. He also strongly resented the conimente of London papers; (Received April 1, 10.5 am) Melbourne, April 1 Mr Thomas, a solicitor, who defended the executed officers, in a letter to Witton's father, confirms Lieutenant Morant'a statement. Captain Jlunt, who was formerly a Huesar officer, gave his junior officers orders that they were to take no prisoners. Ho states that nine Boers were shot by Morant's orders on charges of being train wreckers, bandit?, and concerned in Hunt's maltreatment. The Court martial considered tbe shooting of tbe Boers illegal, and all the officers con cerned were equally blameable. The , defence was similar to the procedure adopted in similar cases approved by othar officers. Mr Thomas adds that tbe sentence astounded every unbiassed person. When everything is known, it will not be thought that the disgrace amounts to much or anything. The Boers deserve all they get. With less nonsense and sentiment, the war would Boon be over.

Sporting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

Chkistcsurch, March 31

The first day of the Easter meeting was held in lovely weather. The course was In splendid order and there was a good attendance. The results were as follows :

Kilbark Hurdle Handicap, of 120 soys ;If mile—Roller, 10it 81b, 1; Van quish, lOst 51b, 2. Huku 12st 81b also started. Vanquish and Hnku fell. Vanquish was remounted, and finished for second money. Time, 3 mm 40* sec Dividend, £4 lis 63.

Champagne Stakes, of 500 soys; 8 f urlongs-Orloff, B.t 101b, 1; Greek Maid, Bstßlb, 2; Golden Vein, Bst 101b, 3; Tercelet and Stepson were scratched. Wonea.ily. Time,lmln6|aec. Dividend £119.6 d. ,

Autumn Maiden Plate, of 100 soya j 7 furlongs—Pallas, 7st 7ib, 1; Bill Perkins, Sat, 2 . Land Tax, B_>t 41b, 3. Wepener and Speculate were scratched. Won all the way. Time, ImlnSOiw., Dividends £113s fid and £413s 6d.

Geb at Easier Handicap, of 1000 soys; 7 furlongs—Cruolfoim, 9st 9lb, 1 ; Cora Linn, 7st 101 b, 2; Red Gauntlets. Won easily. Time, lmln 28|sec. Divi dends £114s 6d and £4 7s 6d,

Epsom Wemeb, of 150 aovs ; 1 mile— Fleka, 9st 91b, 1; Wlndwhistie, 9st 131b, 2 1 Clanbnrn, B_t 21b. 3. All started. Won by half a length. Time, lmln 44§see. Dividends £2 9s and 17s.

Gimokack Back, of 50 soys j 6 furlongs -Reflex, 7st 71b, 1; Bealey, 7st 71b 2; Cannonshot, 7st 71b, 3. Rawmore was scratched. Won very easily. Time, lmin 3£_ec. Dividend £119s

Bussley Plate, of 150 soys ; 5 fur longs— &.herlow, Bst, 1; Cerise and Bine, 7«t 31b, 2; Lady Boselyn, Bst, 3. Merrymaker was scratched. Won by a length. Time, Imin 3§sec. Dividends, £4 4s and £112_.

SOCKBOEN HaNCICA?, of 100 SOYS J 1 \ mile—Magnificent, Sat, 1; Olanbarn, 63c 7ib, 2 ; Djla Djin, Bst, 3, Won easily. Time, 2min J Usee. Dividend £4 IS. od.

SECOND DAY.

Ohbistohueoh, April 1 The Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn meeting was continued ab Rlocarton today. The weather Is line md the attendance

[ fair. Results;— [ Peerswick Hurdles —Roller 1, Van quish 2, Huku 3. Larboard Watch also started. Won easily by four lengths. Dividend £7 18_. Autumn Nursery—Golden Vein 1, Viadimu. 2, Stepson 3. AU started. Won by a bare half head. Dividends £2 18a and 13..

Yaldhurst Welter—Windwhfatle 1, Antigone 2, Lady Dundas 3. Red Gauntlet, Glenaladale, Rosemare, and Kiorl were scratched* Won by a bare half length* Dividends £3 Ids 6d and £1 3a 61.

Rrkat Autumn-Glenaladale 1, Fnl« men 2, Canute Chlel 3. Cora Linr, Canteen, Lady Lillian, and Terrapin, were sera'chnd. Won by a long neck. Time—2 37f. Dividends-£3 9s and £1 lis ea.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

WAR CORRESPONDENT'S

MEDALS.

DR KUYPER BUSY AGAIN

Reoeived April 1, 8 47 a m) London, March 31

The War Office grants a medal with out clasps to each of the war* corres pondents, who took part in the South African campaign. Dr Kuyper, the Netherlands Pre mier, is again busying himself on be half of the Boers, and has arranged to meet Richthofen, the German Minis ter of Foreign Affairs, in Berlin after interviewing Leyds, in Wolmarans, and Weesels.

LEYDS' DREAM.

BOER PRISONERS.

(Reoeived April 1 1059 am) London, March 31

Leyds, addressing the Boer Indep endence Committee in Paris, said the position was never more favorable, and there was every prospect of England abandoning tbe conflict. Tbe present negotiations were the outcome of Kit chenei's express invitation.

The prisoners taken in the Orange Colony include FieW-Oornet Vanschoor, of Bethlehem,

THE TENTH CONTINGENT.

Captain Nieoll, the recruiting officer for the Ashburton centre, informs u« that seventy five names have been handed in to him for enrolment in the Tenth Contingent. He has reoeived a wire from Colt nai Webb to the effect that the number of men to be selected from this quarter ia to be 34, and not 50 as originally stated, an increase of 4,

Christchuoh April 1

For the Ghriatchuroh quota of the Tenth 145 rr.ei have been tentatively accepted, and •re now being put through the riding and shooting teats, and being medically examined. Jti it announced that any man presenting himself at the camp on Friday in an intoxicated condition will be summarily dismissed, as plenty of men are available to fill vacancies

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Elobrlc Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 1, 847 am

MR RHODES' FUNERAL London, March 81

A crowded united memorial service for Mr Rhodea was held in the ' Good Hope Hall,' Capetown. The troops will line the route on Thursday when the state funeral ia held. Four bands will head the procession, INHUMANITY OF CONGO FREE STATERS. The Aborigines Protection Associa tion has memorialised Lord Laos downe to unite with the other Powerß in calling Congo Free State to account for its inhuman treatment of the natives. DISASTROUS FLOODS Nsw York, March 81 Disastrous floods have occurred at Tennesee. Twenty two persons were killed, and damage done to the extent of four million dollars. FURIOUS STORM. A wind Btorm in Knox vi lie, Pennsyl vania, unrooted a church, and the wreck fell. Forty-five were injured, and are not expected to recover. A church at Granville collapsed, and the pastor was fatally injnred, while many worshippers were seriously injured.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

At the Ashburton yards today there was a large attendance of buyers and other*, but prices were dragging and there waa a drop on late rates. The entries in all classes weregood, The following are some of the prices obtained up to time of going to press :—Fat Cattle—Heifers, £312s 6d to £6 10* ; cows £3 17s 6d to £4 6s ; steers £4 6_ to £7. Store cattle—lß months old. £2 10. to £2 I*9 ; yearlings, 27s to 33s ; calves 7s ; dairy cowa £3 5s to £4; dry cows £2 12s 6d. Fat sheep- Crossbred ewes 7s 9d to 12s ; merino ewes 6s 4d to 9a 3d ; crossbred wethers 14s; lambs 8s 4d to 10s. Store sheep— merino ewes Is 7d, 2j 6d to 3a 6d; cross, bred ewes 6s ld; crossbred lambs 3s 6d to 12.7 d j aged crossbred ewes 3s to 4_ 5d ; orossbred wethers lis lOd to 13 j 8d ; two tooth ewes 18s 6d.

Primitive Methodist Anniversary.

The Anniversary in connection with the Primitive Method!, t Sunday Sohool, held on j Sunday and Monday, proved a pronounced success: Fortunately, tbe weather was fine and the congregations good. One marked feature tn connection with this Anniversary wai the very excellent manner In whioh the children and choir acquitted themselves in the singing. This reflected great credit en Mr Jones, the conductor. The recitations were also splendidly rendered. A vary excellent production, entitled ' God's own ; Country,' was ably reotted by Mr T Carlisle, The addresses by Revs Fee, Inglis, Lamb, Barnett, and J Carlisle, were of the right kind—brief, racy, inetrnotive, aod interest ing. The distribution of the Sunday scholar's prizes formed an interesting though somewhat tedious part of the programme, A most healthy report was read, showing deolded advancement In all branches of Sunday Sohool work. There was a large increase of scholars; the ranks had not been broken by a death, whioh ia o .use for thankfulness, The balance sheet showed an income of nearly £60 for the year, and after all expenses had been met thera was a credit balance of over £11. Mr 3 Carlisle, who is in charge of the mission at Waimate, served the Church well. Mrs Baine presided at the organ, and Mr Raine occupied the ohair, Amongst other Items of interest was a solo well rendered by Mr F Tilley, formerly one of the ohoir, also a quartette by Mesdames Marsden (2), and Messrs Jones and Tiiley. Votes of thanks were proposed )hy tho superintendent, Mr Protberoe, and seconded by tha vice superintendent, Mr Horrlii, to all who had aided in making the anniversary such a success. The singing of , the dozology and the benediction brought! a 1 ma»fc hearty meeting to % clone.

St Andrew's Church, Tinwald.

The annual bazaar and sale of work, in I aid of the funds of the above church, was j opened yesterday !n the Templar Hall, and j passed off very eaeoessfully' The ladies in j charge of tho various stalls suooeeded in dis- i posing, of most of their wares, thereby j augmectiog the funds considerably. Mrs Gudseli had charge of bhe produoe stall, and did very good business, selling everything, amounting bo over £7 worbb. This amount, together with what she had collected, totalled J317, The work stall was under the oharge of Meedames Tippetb and C Bennett. Tbe work on sale was bhe result of the laliea' efforts for some months past. These two ladies did very well, making in all about £12, About £5 was the neb resnlt of the refreshment table, which was conducted by Mesdatnes Primmer aod J 01 .rk, with other helpers* Misses Clark and Hampton had oharge of bhe Christmas tree, and with Miss May Robinson at the 6. h pond, suooeeded in collecting over £7. In bhe evening tbe nail-driving competition for ladies book plaoe, and caused muoh amuse ment, a handsome cushion being awarded the winner. The hat trimming for gentle men called forth muoh talent, several of bhe . competitors displaying their art in bhat ' line. Altogether the bargain was a very I 1 cuooeisful one, and as a consequence of the ] liberal support aooorded, bhe ohuroh fur- , nlshing fund will be able bo provide al! thab is necessary, The Vicar, Rev E N Biakis* ton, was unbirlng in hia efforts bo bring , about a successful issue of this eld estab lished function, and we are glad bonobe bhab in this direction he was nob disappointed. The Vtibry feel very grateful to all contributors and helpers who, by bheir unlbed efforts, made the bazaar tbe success 'ib'was, (

News in Brief.

A meeting of bhe Committee of the Win slow Raoing Club is called for Saturday nexb ab the Winslow Hobel. ab 8 p m sharp Mr David Thomas will sell in bhe Arcade next Saburday several broken and unbroken draughb geldings

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states thab the conferenoe of bhe Fiourmllling Employers'. Union has decided to recommend bhe federation of the various Unions in the. colony.

Thab little pocket wonder, ths Dunlop Midget Outfit, is meeting with a tremend ous demand, and lb is easily understood when it oonbalns sufficient repairing outfit to lasb the average cyclist a good six months.

In a recent brake test for automobile speed in England some of the cars were pulled up on less than their own length when travelling at thirteen miles an hour.

A motor is now being built on the Continent to take part In the coming motor raoes, and ib Is stated that the oar will accomplish a speed of close on one hundred miles in the hour on the level, over eighty miles an hour up bill and abont one hundred and four miles an hour down hill. The car is exceedingly light for such a speed and ib is safe to predict that it will nob keep down if driven at the estimated pace.

THE ASHBUBTOH GUABDIA* : TUESDAY, APBiL i, 19021



Public Notices E Mmm% E j TENTH CONTINGENT. ABHBURTON CENTRE. THE Recruiting Board wil! sib ab bhe Ashburton Guards' Orderly Room on THURSDAY, 3rd icsb, at 9.30 a m, when all applicants for enrolment must abbend to undergo bhe neoessary tests, E. F. NICOLL, Captain, i 4 7 Recruiting Officer. ■ ST. STEPHEN'S PARISH. THE Annual Parish Meeting of St. Stephen's Church, Aahburton, will be held Sin the Schoolroom on THURSDAY Evening, 3rd April, ab 7 o'olook. A Social, for bhe purpose of saying good bye to Mr and Mrs Woodthorpe, will be held «fber bhe Meebing, for whioh ft musical programme has been arranged, and ab whioh refreshments will be dispensed. Admittance to Social will be by ticket sold ab bhe doors ; price sixpence, Ashburton, Ist April, 1902. 4 10 "FcTr sale, 8 REALLY FIRST CLASS MILKING COWS. Apply 49 HENRY STEPHENSON, Tenders. ~~ TENDEBB. ~~ T, H X Longbeaoh Road Board invite Tenders for delivery of aboub 800 Cable Yards of Shingle on MoLennan's Road, over 40 Chains, nexb Longbeaoh Road. Tenders to be delivered ab our office, where specification can be seen, by FRIDAY, April 11th. O. E. FOOKS k SON, 3 314 Surveyors to the Board. WANTED TENDERS. 1< OR CARTING aboub 6000 Bushels Wheat, and 2000 of Oats, lo Tinwald or Valetta, to suit contractor* Tenders close on THURSDAY, April 3rd. A. J. HUSTON, 4 1 Mayfield. FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD CLEARING SALE AT WINCHMORE TO-MORROW. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd, 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ld, hay. reeeivod instruction * from Mr T Connolly, (having sold hia farm) to sell on the above date, the whole of his Live Stock, Implement., and Effects, at the Farm, n.ar Winohmore ichool, the following :— I AAA Pi"'"l 6 Freezing LAMBS ' Kfifi Sound Mouth Half and Three JUU quarterbred EWES I Of\(\ MMlno BWES i 4 Draught MARKS and GELDINGS \ ' 1 Spring Dray MARE, with foal at foot by Norfolk Lad | Thorougbhr. <i Mac Lady Origtyn, with foal as foot, Throuahbred Uelding, 3yrs, by Pei kin W»rb.ok, Pony * Farewell 'by Au Ravoir, Pony Mare by 6trui.n, 2yro, Year ling by Norfolk Lt.d, 1 Trap Mare with foikl hy Norfolk I_*d, I Gig Hor.e 4>r_, good and quiet, 1 Gig, 1 Sot Harness, 2 Cows in profit, 3 _B*ooners, 1 snw end young, IDF P'ongh, 1 Set 5 Leaf Harrow*, M H Reaper and Binder, 1 Roller, 1 Set Disc Bafrows, Portable Hat, Dray and Fr. m n, Spring 1 Dray, 1 Stack Oat Sheave., Qmntity Gal* 1 vanised Iron, Quantity of Sunurles, als. the wholo of hia HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 5s EFFECTS Comprising,— Handsome Overmantle, Suit Furniture, Carpet, Oil Painting, Iron Bedstead, Spring Mattress, Cheab Drawers, vVardrobe, Wash stands, Curtains, Fenders, Perambu'ator, Child's Cot, Kitchen and Dairy Utensils, Eto, Etc Sale ab 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided 3 253 R FRIEDLANDER, Auobioneer RAKAIA SALE. THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, will sell on bhe above date,— On account of the Acton Estate, KQQ Halfbred EWES R FRIEDLANDER, 3 223 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATURDAY, sth APRIL, 1902, SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ld have reoeived instructions from Mb Chablss Brown, bo soil by Public Auction at their West Streeb Mart, his Horn .stead ab the corner ot Ebon and Wellington Streets, Hampstead, comprising aboub HALF ACRE Good Land, with 5 Roomed Dwelling House, Scullery, Wa.hhouse, and Men's Sleeping Room; Geod Orchard, well Bbo.ked with Fruit Trees Full particulars ab time of Sale Sale at 1 p.m sharp '' FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ld, 3 305 R FRIEDLANDER, Auobioneer •s ' — , =a DAVID THOMAS MAYFIELD YARDS. FRIDAY, 4th~APRIL, 1902. I SHALL have for Sale ab bhe above fixture, On account of Mr Joseph Brown, Mount Somere— KAA Very Forward LAMBS g|Also, Fab and Store Sheep, Cattle, etc D THOMAS, 3 289 Auctioneer | ARCADE | SATOKDAY, APRIL 6, 1902 MR D. THOMAS has reoeived lasbruo* tions from a ollent bo sell at tbe Arcade on the above date— 5 Unbroken two year old COLTS and FILLIES Also— Several broken draught GELDINGS. On acoount of a Contractor.— 4 Horse Team, Just oub of works Sale at 12 o'clock D. THOMAS, * 6 Auotioateri



PUBLIC NOTICES. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd REDUCTION IN FELLMOMGERING RATES CLIENTS are hereby notified thab from and after the First of April,.ho Rate for Felimotigering Skins at Belfast, and Fail field Freezing Works, will be reduced from One Penny per lb to f 1 per lb F WAYMOUTH, Managing Director 139, Herfford Street, Ohrisbohurcb, 27tn March, 1902 3 303 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT &- DAIRY PRODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LTD. NOTICE TO CLIENTS; FREEZING CLIENTS are reminded that: from the l.b April the rate for Frelghb and Freezing ou Lamb will be . REDUCED 5 per oenb j F WAYMOUTH, I Managing Director 139 Heroiord Street, Chtistohuroh, 27fch Maroh, 1902 3 304 MONEY, SPECIAL sum ef £500 to Lend on irsb Mortgage of approved Freehold Security. Apply bo T. BULLOCK. __ ~m WANTED. WANTED-Good General Servanb; also Nursery Housemaid. Mb. G F Boons, Tancred Sbreeb, 3 316 LOST, about three weeks ago—One Yellow Dog with white breast,, answers to name of 'Tip. Finder will be rewarded on returning bo D Stmb, Springburn^ 3 314 LOST, between Corner Easb Belt. Waka nui Road, and Somerset Hotel, on Sunday Evening—A Gold Brooch sab in Scones—Apply Mr. Bagb, East Bolt; 4 3 BAPTIST Church, — Speoial Harvest Thanksgiving Social, Address by Rev. F Hams* Special Orchestral Pro gramme and Deocrations. 4 6 WANTED at onoa-A Good Cow, in full profib,~Apply S E Stephens, Treyortoo. _m CLOVER Paddoak to let. — Apply bn Carsoh & Cc, Tanored Sbreeb. MAGAZINES— What Magazines do you Intend to take up for the Winter Months. Windsor, Pearson's, Strand, Royal Harmsworth, Wide World, English Illus' brated, Sunday Bb.and, Woman ab Home, Casseis, Review of Reviews, Christian Herald, Young Man, Idler, MiA_P., London News, English Graphic, Black and White, &o.—H M Jones. REBH"~RABBITS, firsb _J^Tse_wn, by Express ToNighb,—J H Jswna, Telephone 96 WANTED bo Lab—Shop and Dwelling in Moore Sbreeb; also Shop and Dwelling In Easb Sbreeb, Renb low. Apply —W C Page, Ashbnrbon. BREECH Loaders from 255; ammunition from 10s per 1001 Cartridge Belts, Cleaning Rods, Eto. Guns on hire and for purchase.—Qamqn & Co. jpKrkfV WANTED in four weeks— <xj£J\J \J Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6s perdozen. —Carson & Co. j — ' — i- ii* THE following prices will convince you thab Kerb Bros, Burnebt Sbreeb, are selling as cheap as any shop la town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14s 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, la per bottle ; Assorted Meabs, Is per, tin $ New Currants, 5d per lb; Flge, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and tfapiooa, 2d per lb* All other goods equally oheap, CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnshware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. THE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. THE New Century Phonograph—the Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma oblne on the market. Thousands have been sold these lasb few months. Come, see, and bear them. Cash Price—3ss eaob,-—same price an in Wellington, A T H WILLIAMS, } Loo .1 Agent, Bait Stm. !



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