Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, June 12. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Eotomahana, at 6.30 p.m ! FRIDAY, June 13. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney June 18th', and South Africa, per Talune, at 6.30 a.m SATURDAY June 14. For Northern Ports and Weatport, also Fiji, Honolulu, United States, Canada, United Kingdom (due London 23ri) and Continent of Europe, via Vancouver, per I Rotomahana, to connect with Waikare at Auckland at 6.30 p.m,, late free letters, guard's van, express train.

Commercial.

LONDON MARKETS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London June 10 Wheat—An Australian cargo sold at 29s per quarter.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS

Sydney, June 10 Wheat- Chick 4s 4d, milling 4s 4d to 4s sd, in Sydney, country values equivalent to from 4s 6d to 4s 7d. Flour—.£9 10s, Manitoban .£l2 10s. , Oats—Tasmanian 3s 4d to 3s sd, Algerian 8s 3d to 3s 6d. Barley Cape, 4s 3d. Peas -Prussian Blue, 7s. Bran and Pollard Is 3|d each. Potatoes —Tasmanian, £5 10s to £5 15s. Onions-Victorian £7 10s, New Zealand JSI. Butter Is 5d to Is 6d, New Zealand Is 5d to Is sjd. Cheese Ndw Zealand loaf 8d to B£d. Bacon 7|d to 9d Melbourne, June 11 Wheat 4s I|d to 4s 2d. Flour £9 10a to £10. Oats 8s Id to 3s 3d Barley, prime 4s 9d Maize 4s 5d Bran Is 2d Pollard Is 3d Potatoes £4 10s to £5 ss. Onions M to £7- 10s Adelaide, June 11 Wheat is weak, buyers offering to 3s IOJd Flour £9 5s Bran Is 2d I Pollard Is 3£d

BURNSIDE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Dunkdin, June 11. The Burnßide market was held to-day; Following are the prices obtained: — Cattle—About 136 head of fat cattle were yarded the trade being well supplied, but the short supply generally caused prices to advance 5s to 10s per head. Best bullocks £1010s to £11 10s, good £8 10s to £9 5, medium £7 to £8, best cows and heifers £7 15s to £8 10s, good £Q 10s to £7 10s, medium £5 5s to £6, inferior £5 17a 6d to,^4 10s.

Sheep—27oo fat sheep were penned, which proved excessive, and caused a drop of 6d to Is per head on last week's prices. Best wethers 16s 6d to 18s, one exception ally heavy lot 21s, good 14s to 15s, medium 11s 9d to 12s 6d, best ewes 13s 6d to 14s 6d, a few pens of extra heavy 16s 6d to 17s 3d, good 12s 6d to 13s, medium 9s to 10s 3d, inferior 7s to Bs. Lambs—s63 were yarded the best fetching 11s, others much about the same, medium from 7s 6d to 9s 6d.

Pigs—About 79 pigs were penned, all sorts selling in favor of vendors. Suckers 6s to 10s, slips 12s to 15s, storeß 16b to 18s, porkers 34s to 365, baconere 40s to 58s.

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK SALE

From Our Own Correspondent.

There was a good attendance at the Geraidin9 live stock sale yesterday, but the market dragged a little. There was a fair demand, however, for forward wethers and lambs. The entry of sheep was about 5000. Three-quarterbred ewes (sound mouths) brought lls 3d, three-quarterbred forward lambs Bs, 8s Id, 8s 6d to 10s sd; store lambs 5s 4d, 5s lid, 6s to 7s 6d; fat and forward wetherb 14s 8d; fat ewes 9s 6d, lls 6d, to 13s 3d; half bred six-tooth wethers 12s 9d; two-tooth wethers and maiden ewes 13a 2d, dry ewes 7s, 7s 6d, 7s Bd, and 7s 9d j half bred ewes 7s. There was only a small entry of cattle. Fat steers sold at £5 2s 9d; up to J>6 > Is; fat heifers £5 2s 6d; yearlings, 365. Pigs—Weaners 7s 3d, Bs, to 8s 6d; stores 13s 6d, 14s, to 17s.

ADDTNGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchuboh, June 11 Cattle —The fat cattle comprised 209 head, mostly prime sorts, and all met w.ith good sale at 19s 6d to 24s 6d per 1001b. prime bullocks brought J212 to M4> 17s 6d, prime steers ,£9 to £1110s, lighter .£5 10s jbo £8 iOs, prime heifers £9 to £115s, others £5 5s to £8 10s, cows £5 to £1, and up to £8 12s 6d lor P?im,o l9*s #heisp—The (entry in fat sheep [totalled ower 6000, mostly good sorts. The market was weaker by Is per head for wethers and easier all round for ewes, Freezing yefchers 16b &d to 18s sd, insiden ©wes 15s 6id to 18.S 6d, ewes for export 10s 64 to 1.5s 6d, * butchers' best ewes Igs to 15s, others 9s to lla, extra prime merino wgthers 18s tp 20g fid, others lls to 13s 6d, Fat lambs i accounted for an entry of 1800, mostly fair i quality. A medium clearance waa effected at 10s 6dto 13s 3d for export, and 6s 6d to 10s for others. Store sheep consisted of 4000 head, and a good clearance was made. Prices were easier, chiefly backward. Wethera realised 10s to lls 4d, better sorts passed at 13s, good sound young ewes 13s §4 fa 14$ fd, a few aged sorts 2s to 4s 9d, Pigs -Tteeniyy & P© totalled 400, and there was a gpeaibly tnjpro,^ $3»and m js.ll classes, buyers being especially fee^. iji fats. Baconers 35s to 535, equal to 3|d to 4d per lb; porkers 20s to 80s, equal to 4d per lb; others 10s to 18s, suckers and WQffl@Fß #s to 8s-

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1902.

Although the adoption of ,&© mew scale o£ teachers' salaries was a step in the j>ighs> direction, it is much to be regretted that; one result has been the banishment of sewing mistresses from all schools under the charge of a single male teacher. Yes terday a deputation, representing about forty of these schools, waited upon the J^prfch Canterbury Board of Education, and Bofrj^ f%s that the withdrawal of sewing njistregqep Ijrojoja. £££ country schools was a eerious injusfoce'So $|$ /|? ma^c children attending f&ose schools'. Ib of th c discussion fcfcafctoofcpfeee ,pn t^iis'^nafcto, it transpired that ifc m 4 been .contemplated to compel the male teachers at j?he concerned to make provision for iastnwtion being given in sewing. It also appeared ih§t a letter had been received by the fe*oa,i;£ feojßj the Department " recommend ing it ta\g^to.^.bh.Q opinion of its solicitor as to the legal'iikjr''' .o^ fchjs action. This seems to us to be a mostej&rapjdinjiry sug gestion to come from the E(Jucasipn S& mrtment, if there is any question ftboutthe matter, surely the Department f» tjhe ( proper authprity to get it settled. 4ssamiag that all the Boards in the colony (hatve^e^i w^ijb^en^oina similar strain, and (their yarioup lega). adjasers on being'applied fbogivfl opposite opii^iOßP, .Ffa^ 6 the position .of the gducatipn Departmeja^yhich I* really&e responeibje authority? ' Uw?

ever we are not surprised at the vagaries of the Education Department, but we are surprised that the whole of the Education Boards in New Zealand—on discovering that .sewing mistresses in a great many country schools would have to go—did not at once take steps to prevent such a serious injustice being inflicted upon the districts likely to be affected by the new arrange ments, instead of waiting imtil pressure was brought to bear upon them. We gather from the report of the proceedings at the Board meeting yesterday that this body was in communication with the De partment on the subject. But; the opinion of the Chairman of the Board as to what ' the Department might be expected to do, was significantly expressed by his remark that the only way to remedy the matter was to bring pressure to bear on Parliament We advise all those concerned to act | promptly up to fche hint thus given.

Local and General.

Railway Extension to Mayfield. It is proposed to hold another meeting at an early date to discuss the proposed rail way extension to Mayfield. Mr McLaehlan, the member for the district, is expected to be present,

TiMAßtf Supreme Court.—Yesterday James Herron and Edward Carr, who were charged with brutally assaulting and robbing an elderly man at Temuka, ■ were found not guilty.

A Good Idea.—-The Oatnaru Coronation Procession Committee is offering prizes to the extent of £25 5s for the best display in each section of the procession on Coronation Day.

Nbw Market for Turnips.-^ Mr J C Anderson, of Stirling, is at present filling a contract for the supply of 100 tons of turnips for the Australian market. Mr Anderson will supply a further order for 100 tons later on.

Coronation Celebrations. — Colonel Bailey has issued district orders re the Coronation celebrations, which will be found in our advertising columns, notifying that certain Corps, including all the Ashburton Corps, will parade at their own stations on Coronation Day, at a time to be fixed by their commanding officers.

Football.—The following will represent Rakaia in its match against Dunsandel, on Rakaia Domain, on Saturday next:— Full back, W. Harvey ; three-quarters, C. May, J. Harvey, Gr. Bruce; halves, W. Stu'rgiss, J.O'Rourke i captain); forwards, M. Reilly, W. Shannon, G. Murray, H. Kennedy, •. Shannon, H. Behrns, O. Irvine, D. McClure, and D. Shannon. Emergencies, Roache, Neale, Campbell.

A Wily Native—Another instance of the wily Native's ability to take care of himself:—The Eaglan County Council called for tenders, to be in at last meeting for the Opotoro and Te Akau ferries, and one Maori who has since " crossed life's weary ferry wide " sent in the following : "I hereby tender for the Opotoro and Te Akau ferries at half a crown less than the lowest tender." In a subsequent tender he added: " Provided the lowest tender is not less than £15." The novel document caused a broad smile to illumine the usually stolid faces of the councillors, who accepted the offer of Mr W B Baker at £10 for the work.

Ping-Pong Toubnambnt—A ping-pong match, Chertsey v. Rakaia, was played in the Chertsey schoolroom on Tuesday even ing, by teams of "six, and after a most pleasant and exciting evening Chertsey won by the narrow margin of seven points, the scores being—Chertsey 914, Eakaia 907. For the winners, H. Eobson, C. Stewart, end F. Ironside were the most successful players; for the losers, L. Cordner, C, May, and H. Palmer. Two games were played simultaneously on regulation tables, and some very fast play and some close finishes were fought out, to the great delight and interest of a > large andience. After the match the visitors were entertained at supper by the Chertsey team, with the assistance of their lady friends, and after cheers for the rival teams and captains, a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close.

KTiiH.—The weekly meeting of the Kyle Debating.Society was held last Saturday evening. There was a large attendance of members. Mr J. Lambie occupied the chair. The debate for the evening was " Can a man get rich honestly," and the Chairman after suitably referring to the declaration of peace called on Mr J. Mcllraith to prove that he could get ri^h honestly, and afterwards called on Mr W. Carruthers to prove the opposite. Both principals defended their cause admirably and on a division being taken the positive side won by a small majority. The reciter of the evening, Mr R. McKenzie, then delivered ' The burial of Sir John Moore' in good style. After a vote of thanks being passed to the Chairman and Secretary (Mr J. B. Carruthers) one of the most successful meetings was brought to a close.

Salvation Army Work.—We are once again favoured with a copy of the report issued by the Salvation Army in connection with its social work. This very interesting production calls for special notice, as it gives a very encouraging record of the rescue and reformation work of the Army. The report is well illustrated, and each chapter details stories of how the Army has befriended the fallen girl, reclaimed the criminal, or reformed the wild harum scarum youths and girls who have been brought under its influence. The need for such homes is ever with us, and it is satisfactory that such, associations as the Salvation Army are ever ready to make an honest effort to cope with the difficulty. We are pleased to note that the year for which the report now'before us is'issued has been pne full of useful work. It'is claimed that of the rescue a»d criminal classes a great j percentage fyave proved jbo be permanently Pflclaime<|; tfae stories^ from real life with which the bqpk abpunds are bqtfy interest ing and pathetic. "Vy 0 commend the reporj; and the woric to the QQtice Qf pur readers. Tinwa&d Scwooi, Cq^mjt^es;—The monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Present Messrs J A Clothier (chairman ), ETremain, S Giles, F Bonnington, J Hamp ton, J Gudsell, and J Fergie. The master's report was read as follows:—" That the number of children ©n the roll is 130, and the average attendance for the past four weeks has been 1036. There are no names to be forwarded to the Truant Officer, but Jgaany have been absent, owing to sickness." Jc was 1 decided £jb.afc the school break up on tihe 20th inst. for a fori^ight's holiday. Mrs Chinnery resigned her position ac caretaker of the school, and the Chairman's action ia calling foi applications for the position was approved. Mrs Helem was appointed care taker for twelve months, duties to com mence on Monday nex ( t. Mr Maidens ap »iied £qs' $16 use of the school for his enter* *<uument. 1% wag decided to' refer him to ithe KftU, \ was received jErom North Canterbury School"'&*&•. roitteeAsEOCiiatipn in regard to the Board's jj^tfeod of. appointing teachers, it was the (©pinion of tfris C/O^wii^ee that the Board should forward %j wfcojle # $? e applica tions to tlie Committees. & ,wcu|.&p p#s received from #w» Board re Coronation Qf the King, ate© OE3 re names of the Oora mittee for election of msmbj^s of the Edu cation Board. The inspection report was j?s ceived, and was considered very good, The caretaker's account was passed. It was decided to call a special meeting an Wednesday, the 18th iast. The'meeting JHhen adjourned.

■TAiL^MNff.'— Our readers will be inter" ,es^ed to fes.r& jfchat on Saturday next 13th. im% Mr Itamnj, representing the famous tailoring Department 'of %@s%p Strange and Company of Chdstehursh wiU $ay an other visit to Ashburton. Mr Samm is on® of Strange and Co's smartest cutters, and is possessed of exceptional ability. He will arrive by the express on Saturday next;, ajjid may be seen at Strange and Co's Aslv bvirtoa'AgeßCar ( (Mr Sandrey's) between the hours of l'p.m and ( 6 g.xa, when he will " fi,t on " orders already'enti'ust'ed to him and book fresh, ones. There is something abbt^t Strange and Co Js tailoring that, is quite distinctive. The cut is first rate, and yet 1 the firm's prices are quite reasonable.—

Personal—Letters have been received in Ashburton conveying very satisfactory news of Mr Gr. A. M. Buckley, who is rapidly improving in health. This is welcome news to all of us.

Road Stopped—The Upper Ashburton Road Board give notice that Allen's Road, Allenton, will be stopped for traffic, to allow of repairs to bridge, from the 14th to the 18th inst.

The Hospital —Mr Philip Williams, whose tender was accepted for the altera tions and additions to the Hospital, expects to make a start with the work as soon aB the weather is favourable. Mr W. Leggett has been appointed clerk of works.

Old Records In connection with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Mail re ferred to in other columns, it may be in teresting to know that bound copies of every issue of the Mail since it started are kept in this office.

Weather Forecast.—Captain Edwin wires:—Strong winds from between north east and east, and south; glass rise.

Presentation and Social.—A Social will be held in the Catholic Boys' School this evening at 8 o'clock, at which an address and presentation will be made to Mr Me Sherry the late master of the School.

The Cinqueba.lili Company. -We under stand that Mr Marcus, the wellknown touring manager for Mr Harry Richards, intends bringing the famous Cinqueballi Company to Ashburton for one night at tha conclusion of their Christchurch season. It is to be hoped that an opportunity will be afforded the Ashburton theatre goers to witness ,the (marvellous juggler, who has appeared before all the crowned heads of Europe. I A Troopship Scare—A mild scare was, created in Napier this morning, when it became known that communication with the Zealandia from Aucklahd was pro hibited owing to a suspicious case of illness. Drs Finch (District Health Officer,) Moore, and Henley were summoned, and after con sultation, declared the patient was suffering from nothing more serious than quinsey. i A Foolish Farmer—A curious civil case came before the Timaru Supreme Court loday when a Seadown farmer sued a neigh bour for £200 damages for flooding his land and sought an injunction stopping defen dant from a repetition of the offence. De fendant brought a similar action against plaintiff. After engaging counsel from Dunedin and Timaru plaintiff refused to take their advice insisting on the case being conducted on lines laid down by himself. Counsel therefore withdrew from the case and the Judge remarked on the foolishness of plaintiff, and dismissed the action and ordered plaintiff to pay costs and granted an injunction to prevent plaintiff flooding defendant's land.

EeturniiW Troopers—When our para graph re Ashburton troopers returning by the Zealandia was written, the names of only two had been forwarded to us. We notice in the Press Association telegram published yesterday thai two other names are mentioned as hailing from Ashburton -H. Collins and T. Williamson. The for mer must be intended for H. Gollins, of Longbeach, who joined an irregular corps in South Africa, and the latter may be in a similar category, for the name does not appear amongst members of any New Zea land Contingent. The Zealandia is expected to arrive in Lyttelton about Saturday.

Fleminqton—The annual meeting of the Flemington Gospel and Temperance Com mittee was held on, Monday evening, the Key. J. Skinner occupying the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. Cor respondence was read from the Rev. W. Lamb and others re the No-License League, and Messrs Taylor and S. Anderson were appointed delegates to attend the Con ference. It was decided to forward JBL Is towards the expenses of the Conference held in Ashburton recently. The Chairman said that as he was leaving the district, he would not lie able to act as President for the next year. Mr Taylor moved—" That the Society record its appreciation of Mr Skinner's services, and their deep regret at his departure." Mr Taylor was appointed President for the ensuing year, aad a strong Committee was formed.

Hockey. —The following reference to the hockey match at Christchnrch on June 3rd is from the "Canterbury Times": —The Prince of Wales's Birthday was a delightful day for hockey, and several interclub matches took place between town and country clubs. Ashburton is always to the front in these friendly visitations, and the popularity of the club always give it its own selection. The spectators who witnessed the matches last Tuesday were treated to excellent ex hibitions of the game. The Ashburton men played with splendid combination, their passing, dribbling, fielding and knowledge of the rules of the game giving them an advantage over town teams. This was most noticeable in the Drapers' match. The home team could not settle down, and a team like Ashburton would beat the Drapers' ©very time. A different game was witnessed in the Avon match, whioh was fast, open and interesting, and gave the spectators opportunities of showing their appreciation of the individual play of the respective teams. The Ashburton Seniors won both their games, and their Juniors played a drawn game with Drapers' and lost to Avon.

Hiding Withodta Light—Oyotietsshould no longer be withotica li^ht, when at Messrs Q*!e*, L >wry h Uo'a they can purch*a« ft L'ttle Dvrjiy I mp for the small RUtn of 3s 61. Thi S m is too.-'g'jlged &8 the feuding b h-h fo '.t't ayo!i»{ nquisit^fl, aad their stock ifl i»lwty» n- w nnA up to daoe

News in Brief.

Mr H. Stephenson will continue his sale of drapery on Saturday at 2 o'clock.

Mr D. Thomas, in conjunction with Messrs Eriedlander Bros,, will hold a clear ing sale, to-morrow (Friday), at the farm of Mr John McDowell, Mftcham.

A farewell will be tendered to the Eev. W. Lamb,, who is leaving for another charge in Wellington, in th.a Baptist Tabepnacle on Tuesday. July Ist.

Messrs Frigdfandflr Bros., Ltd, will sub mit by auction on Saturday, at 2 p.m, a number of Borough reserves, particulars of which will be foujad in gup advertising columns.

There is a movement on foot in the Isle of Man to have Manx taught in the elemen tary schools.

A wealthy resident named Stor Barrin gen, Bohemia, has just had his thirty seventh child baptised.

Farmers in the Gore district are com plaining of the rapid increase of hares. In a couple of years, it is predicted, hares will be as great a nuisance as the rabbits.

London bridge is to be made lift wider jbhan it is at present. The work has been commenced. The present width is 65ft.

The total daily circulation of news papers in the Unitad Kingdom was only 60,000 in I^ols 7O0 ; Q0O in 1851 j and is now 8$ millions.

A foeneb, convict gent to penal servitude 20 years ago for poisoning has been pardon ed, the evidence qf an expert having been to, ftp false.. ' '' •■ '

Portuguese military engineers ponflrm the report that the Boer prisoners now at Peniche, near Lisbon, have discovered a rich yei» of gold in th? old abandoned Jowar Mines,

The right thing at the right time.—The New Zealand Clothing Factory are advertising a line of waterproof boots, which is exactly what everybody wants at this time of the year, when it is most important to keep the feet dry. All in want of boots or a pair of warm slippers should give this firm a trial and they will not have #Pi? 9%]s? to regret it.

A Chat with Capt. Fred Tucker.

After giving Captain Tucker time to get rested a little after his adventures on the battlefields of South Africa, a representa tive of this journal yesterday waited upon that gallant officer, and asked if he would give our readers the benefit of some of his j observations and experiences in camp and on trek. The request was courteously acceded to, and the following interesting notes are the result;— Se the moat suitable horse for mounted infantry work in South Africa.' The best horse is the sturdy cob. A big horse requires a lot of feed; but the cob always thrives on the very short rations of oats that he very often has to put up with. They are certainly not so fast as other horses, but for good steady trekking over kopjes and boggy ground they cannot be beaten. During last year each squadron commander had to keep account of the different classes and breeds of horses, and at the. end of each month send in a return of deaths, etc. The Eussian cob generally came out on top. I consider a lot of the tremendous destruction amongst the horses is caused through their being put to work too soon after landing from a long sea jour ney and soft feed. This could hardly be helped, as so many of the troops were; always dismounted. You' say you have not heard much of the cavalry of late. You could not have had very full reports. - The cavalry have been to the fore all along, especially in Cape Colony, where they have made some splendid fights, and been mainly instru mental in affecting some of the main cap tures.

Did the Boers or British ever have blacks in the fighting line ?— I cannot say. I have not seen anything of the sort; but the native scouts generally have arms for self-protection. They seldom use them. Have you been an eve-witness of any action in which an act has earned the V.C ? No; but I have seen many acts quite worthy of the coveted distinction both on the part of the Colonials and Imperials. It would take columns to report them ; but I would like to say that the bravery of Tommy Atkins is dimply marvellous, and to see him advancing with the utmost com posure against a heavy big gun and rifle fire is a thing to make a man sit down and say, " Are there cooler men and better dis ciplined in the world?" I say we would have to travel for ever t« find them. You have probably had a good many finds of arms, ammunition, food, etc. Do do you think they were hidden before the war?— Yes. Speaking for myself, I have made numerous finds of rifles, arms, ammu nition, carts, meal, etc., and found them in the kloofs in the mountains, in graves, in wells, and between the walls of houses. la fact, almost every farm was a depot for the supply of the enemy's forces, and it was not until the places were thoroughly searched and destroyed and women taken in. that the Boer Ordnance Depot and supply depot were stopped. This had a tremendous lot to do towards bringing the enemy to their senses. Do you think the Boers, will disclose all or most of these ?—I think so. Whenever I got.a prisoner he was only too eager to give any information ; but, of course, we knew he was trying to make himself " right" in our eyes. I see by telegrams that some of the surrenderors have already notified the authorities of plants, etc. This is good as there are a lot to be brought in. How is it that notwithstanding all the colonial troops are so well aware of the risks of enteric, and should be very careful, so many are attacked while on trek, where | there can be no insanitary surroundings ? j Ask me something easier. This is a' question for a medical officer to deal with, and I daresay it would bs a big question for him to deal with thoroughly. As far as my experience g0e3,1 noticed that if a man ( got run down or went in with any com plaint, enteric seemed to be waiting about to get hold of him. It seems to attack all sorts and conditions of men. The treatment in the hospital is perfect; in fact, it is simply grand to see the way the hospitals are onnduoted. I had flve weeks in bed, and I can honestly say that I could not have been better looked after in New Zealand, This is saying a big thing, especially as at that time there were such a lot of cases to deal with. Of course in the early part of the war, when lines and bridges • were all destroyed, and everything had to be carried on waggons, things were not so perfect; but everything was done that could be done, and the ha,rd work put in by doctors, sisters, and the medical'staff gener t ally was very thorough indeed. Do you think the cordiality shown by the Boer leaders is genuine, and do you think peaoe will be lasting?— This is a question that is concerning the authorities in Africa and England. 1 agland has been had by the Boers before to-day, and the idea in i Africa is that she will continue to j show a strong hand there for years to come; in fact, until the place is thoroughly settled with Briton and Boer, and all are living happily together. The place will have to have a perfect system of police and , each district thoroughly inspected and ! reported on at short intervals. This being properly carried out will ensurepeacef orever May not the women influence the men in a contrary direction when they get together ?— I think not. They were ex tremely bitter during the early part of the war, when they believed the British to be the greatest land grabbers and butchers on ■the face of the earth; but the splendid way in which they have been looked after and kept, has, I think, considerably altered their tone. The outside world can hardly imagine what a great thing the establish ing of and looking after the concentration, camps has been. It is enormous, and has been the talk of, and has simply confounded the foreigners and military attaches who have had a chance of seeing them. These camps and other arrangements often make us 'think' that our people are too goo^ altogether, and should not wasits su,ch money and labor on ouy enemies. But it's j England's way. . Yfhat do you think wjll be done with o^r Contingents now in A frica ? I cannot say for. certain, but I should imagine that, when all the Boers have ooine in, any Coiqn.ia.ls w-ho ■wish io, join the S.A.C. (Police) wUI be given the opportunity to do so, and the remainder will return. You probably saw a story in some of the papers about your meeting with Kitchener without knowing it. Is this true? The story was rather stretched. Lord Kitchener did oome up, and spoke to us for some time at Burgersdorp railway station, when they were on the way up to join General Brabant. He (Lord Kitchener) was very nice, and gave us one or two little tips about fighting the Boers. We knew who he was as soon as he got near us. There were two or three officers present. Stories from Africa appear in our papers, and when we get them out there they are twisted into quite another yarn, the above mentioned fyeing a little bit so,. You hav.e, had exceptional facilities for 'judging the possibilities for New Zealanders to take up farming and pastoral work in South Africa. What is y.our opinion ? - The Boer has done very little towards cultivating the land, i?u.t what has been cultivated has, done splendidly. There are thousand^ ®\ a.cres of splendid land, and anyqne whet intends or thinks of going over, can come and see me, and I will be only too pleased to let them have all the information possjblo, I have been all over the Transvaal and Orange Eiver Colony, and have seen nearly all Natal and Cape Colony, so can give a pretty fair idea of what's what. Outside the towns, which are surrounded with entrenchments, and thoroughly guarded, the whole country is practically a waste. It has to be re-built, re-stocked, in fact, started afresh from the beginning. It will take ten years before the country can support itself with produce, etc. There is sure to be a tremendous' j population p,f fining people, and tiha %d-' ing of these will keep other <jve.rse.fy colonies busy for years. Every tradespaai^ will find plenty of work, but the labouring man will not be able to compete with tlici black labor. No man should go there without being able to land with, say £10p. If you get stranded in South Africa you wiii have to work your passage Back or' take the few pence per hour that tlp.e, Kaffirs get. ' ' '' '

Hampstead School Committee

A special meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held last evening. Present: Rev G-. B. Inglis (chairman), Messrs A. Orr, Q. W. Andrews, Hardy, Rumsey, Hayman, and Thompson. Mr Cawsey sent an apology for absence. COBBESPONDSNCB. Correspondence was read as under :■—

From Miss Williamson, asking for leave of absence, on account of the illness of her mother.—The necessary leave was granted. ,'From Miss Sheard, acknowledging the compliment paid her by the Committee.* From Education Board, notifying that Miss Steeds would leave Christehurch on Monday to take Miss Williamson's place during the latter's absence.

From the same re souvenir cards for the Coronation.

From the same re election of members to the Education Board, and asking for a list of members of Committee.

J From Ashburton County Council, in regard to the vote of £5 towards school committees in the county for the Corona tion. The letter was received, and after iome discussion it was decided bo respect to Coronation day, that if the children desired to march, the Committee had no objection to suoh. Regarding the expenditure of the £5 voted, the Committee resolved that the chairman interview Mr Harper to see if the .£5 could be spent on books for the library. Failing this, a sub-committee was ap pointed to make arrangements for the expenditure of the money voted. PUPIL TEACHEB. Ten applications were received for the position of pupil teacher, and after con sideration Miss Mildred Morland, of Rakaia, was appointed, subject to confirmation by the Board. The Committee then adjourned.

Spinsters' Ball 1 at Mount Somers.

The annual invitation ball given in the Mount*§omers schoolroom by the spinsters on Friday evening was a most enjoyable and successful function, and was pronounced by all to have been the best country dance that was ever held in the Hills district. The ballroom was very nicely and tastefully decorated with chrysanthemums, ever« greens, and Chinese lanterns and flags, while the floor was in perfect order for dancing. A large marquee was erected at the end of the school, and was also decora ted with choice evergreens and lanterns. Here an abundant and enticing supper was laid out. The latter was presided over by the ladies of the Ball Committee. During the < evening ajjumber of songs were sung, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the party. Excellent dance music was provided by Miss Hood, and Messrs Price and Beckley. Mr Charles Armstrong as master of ceremonies was the right man ia the right place.

Sewing Mistresses.

DEPUTATION TO THE EDUCATION BOARD.

At a meeting of North Canterbury Edu cation Board held at Christchurch yester day, a deputation representing the Willow by, Flemington, Elgin, Selwyn, lllesmere and Lauriston Committees, waited on the Board, and protested agamst the with drawal of sewing mistresses.

Mr Chapman pointed out there were forty schools affected. One teacher was paying: for the services of a sewing mistress out of his own pocket, the wife of another teacher gave her own time to teaching sewing without recompense, whilst in another case the householders had subscribed the salary of a sewing mistress. The speaker con tended that provision should be made by the Board, and not by the householders.

Mr C. A. C. Hardy spoke strongly in favour of the women teachers. He said it must not go out that the Board thought them in any respect behind the men. There were women in charge of country schools, and they did quite as good work as men, if not better.

The Chairman said the deputation had the sympathy of every member of the Board, and pointed out that the Board had made endeavours to get funds provided for the. salaries of sewing mistresses. He stated that the Board was in communica tion with the Department on the matter.

The Plague.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney June 11 A case of plague "to-day resulted fatally

Federal Parliament.

Melbourne, June 11. The Senato placed straw on the free list, and reduced tlie duty on oilmen's stores to 15 per cent. An amendment to reduce starch was lost, the voting b,eing equal. In the House of Representatives, Sir George Turner said the financial position of the States, and the prospective falling off in revenue, made it absolutely impos sible to avoid borrowing to construct necessary wor.k,s. It was proposed to establish a Sinking Fund of 2 per cent in connection with loans. This would wipe off e^tob. loan in thirty-seven years. It was estimated that the Commonwealth, would have to borrow half a million yearly for a few years for necessary works,.

CRICKET.

"United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 10 The Cambridge second innings was nothing but a procession," the first eight wickets falling for twenty-six runs., Hop kins being quite unplayable, performing the hat trick with Blaker, Fry, and Wil son's wickets. Harper was the only one to reach double figures. Hopkins to6k seven wickets for 10 runs, Jones three for thirty. The Australians won by an innirigs and 183 runs.

Interprovincial.

United Press Associatioa—By Kleofcrie Telegraph. 1 Auckland, June 11 Giving evidence before the Licensing Committee this morning as to the increase of drunkenness in Auckland, Sergfc Hendry stated that iQ 189S the number of arrests in the Auckland police district was 611. Last year it was 1272. la the Auckland licens ing district the arrests were 664 in 1898, as against 142,9 last year. Geei mouth, June 11 m!j» Fownes, a well known commercial traveller, last night, while stepping off the train, fell between the railway platform and. the carriages. The wheels: of the latter passed over his clothes,, and pinned him to the ground, and the carriage had to be raised to get him out. He was taken to the hospital, when it was' found that he had sustained severe bruises and an ugly scalp wound. His escape from death was miraculous.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY JUNE .12 1902,



RUBWBRB NOTIORR ! lamps, lamps, lamps. LAMPWARE.' • ■irjrj ij k ate j Uß jj landed, es S.S. " Maradivi," the fiaeat seleofcion of Millers Lamps •ver imported in this town. Driwing Boom Lamps, . Dining Eoom Lamps, Hall Lamps, Bedroom Lamps, Kitchen Lamps, Hand Limps, Of ALL DESCRIPTIONS AM 4he above are to lbs sold at ; : REDUCED PRICES. ——INSPECTION INVITED.- W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Bawmillers, Timber Merchants, and Importers, Ironmongs, Painters, Glaziers, etc., Ashburton. T. H. UNDRILL& CO, OABINETMAKBRB, UPHOLSrEBE-4S, Eto, We mmki) all our own < fe^^T^^jf^; Bedding from the vwy |Qr> |TTT {ft /" be st material, so btiy \1 \ Q & *'V*ffl l 4 » i / from us at lowest^ l^**' + #^[, :». 'Itflljki / We hare also just prices and encourage f ' Wf fj opened a nice aesort- Looallndustry. , ' I' i' foment of Tapestry ijrjtzff v. ' »j.. ' 1 Covering, suitable for «. a l WJ'^^a'jt*. a «. T^ Be-covering Bining Jfurmture re-covered g^ w », v ■> A>A^MBHw H£gwm<^»-| ■. *. $h£s?/£t*j< |Ibs >^?'™lk^s?( !^ Boom or Drawing and made eqtial to »/lg^ lI'M \4 ** I WA^CttJ *» h3P gS'^f If Furniture. Tint -.class Ift h]t W mamhip<Suaranteed.J[ \- e **<"SJS%A >■> "M '» We have just opened another Choice Assortment of up-to-date Bedsteadsl'and Cote Jin Brass and Iron at. all price 3. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. ——Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises, T. H. DNDRIL.L- & CO., tURNISHBBP, TANORHD- STREET ' MAY 1902 Bouihiof MITCUELTV&. TURNER I)HAl- IER- AND CLOT'HIEES A-HBOhTOM _^__ Examined by 11 «.. «———— - ■ g- fl £ g { J 6yd« Dk \)rin Twewl 1« 6! 09 0 Now 1. 06 0 2 School Cape. B*lll 017 10 %, 3 8 81 7 0 1 Lfidleß* Maolotoiih ' 30» 110 0 „2h 11 g 2sohoolH.4t> .^6l 07 0 „1* 02 0 10 Colfiowd Mo»lln, lor Aprooi 104! 08 9  3^l 02 11 ■ I'MVa Tweed Otf^t '^6 5 126 „ 16. 5d 015 6 : I Vr ?t'o»kPg TrousCM '. 8««I 6 »5« IW. ?«" '2 W»..Vic|tShir(» I 4 6'i 09 0 2*93 05 6 Paid lU'TJatort FUuKBh 9! 07 6 28 6 iOS 0 By Cash, with 2 Pair Uuder P.ukts 2* 0 4 0  la6d 0 3 0 1 White Q-iiU, DW^ B 10*91 010 9 „8b 91 0 8 9 MITCHELLttTURN EB } (Moored Qallt, Bglo Bad . 4^ 6d 04 5 „33 5d 03 6 1~ * i 4 Orated Towete 2tf«y 17,tX90g'jB 6i 06 0 „is 04 0 1 Uoiourod Bbl« Cow iLarge) 13, 6tf 013 6 *„ 10, 8d 010 6 j *lftlrU«(tarta- a .- 8a M °8 6 "Md °6 9| 11 Y«d« Pmk FUan.ll.tt. »«6*4 °S 6 n'3*l °3 9| '^.1. P»o*yF;.naßi.tt3 8^ °2 10 » A 016 2 F.ir Ouhmort Em, 1b ?d "«. _^_1^ .|£^ 5 2 Now £5 14 1 W* eke ihU somewhat qdd»*l metho.l of showing the Fabllo »*•* .^ff^Jj!, o'l^ W© *r« m»k ng ..monnf, to in a Parcel of Drapery, every article of whic. w. „,, ,l*Xa lr« n^d» and Good VALUE AT itSlh PKIOCS. Our T.umpeter is nob dead, in *•» Bf .JJ "I! huodrfd^ of him spread over the Count?, bus we ventura to say that no busineaa & "T^ of » «i««l!«ir pstore. «ver mftrtoio Aehburr.on, Imh ever approacho«i3 the buow»=> attending Ihe D.BBoluUon of PAitnership Sa'.a kow going on la ou^Premlses. See " Wactads." --SPECUL.= m WILLRT) Flannelettes, White Cream, Pink and Stritmd 3i 1M p-«- drzso, i y«ni wi io pare whit« Lonjfoloth 4s 9I a doZ'so, white Calico 2a 91 t\ d«Z-n 31 a yard ; Colonial Fl»nnMa~--whifce, pinlr, and g'f-y fi"om 9J(I a yard, 'white Bl»u*p'fi 8* 1 Id, 10< 6-', 12sbd, 14s 9i, 17s 6^, 21^—a {.a'r. OoJoured BUnketß 7« lid, lO^, Us 6!, 13a 9 1 a pair. Large sizi gtriped f w ueß g^ yd to olw, B«i»iiy 6a 61 ; M-n'a Cardigan JioketS redunwd to S> li<3 noually tf< 6<i ; Men's Heavy Ribbed Colonial Underpants 33 6", : Men's' Shebian-' Grey all Wuo' 0010r.i.l Funnels 2a 6<?, Men's Piaia »"<i 'Ribbed Colonial Knitted Sock' l«, Rood . line Ca fcmere Mbffl rsreduood to I«,lurksßh T»woh 6d. 7|t, 9% 10p, la, 1*3% Is 6! Phish. ' S^ronKKf-rgef.r B<.ye W«r li 3d »ud ißlld.ayard ' Superior all wool Ooloai&i Tweed 2i 3d %ud,,.2a 6d * yard. E. GIBBARD, ' : BR&DY MONEY DRAPPR AND OLUTHtEB, Tancred SSreot, Opposite Arcade. J.- WILSON ".. PAPERS. ' A Ocm|.rt«*B.t<rf Tradeemen kept for Hoase Painting »ad Uocorabing .in »1I tt< Bn D oi.e..^ Ttowo and Cowtr^ Sfcock UTXKD PAINTS XVjl. -L -**- Jo -Jl L ; r pr«' Smfcli Qaantltloii; also , _ . Wht»i» I »»<i Unseed Oils Rsw.or BoiUd Sormi . R-r^r M^thylatad Spirits fi ea «rii Q l MIEROR GLASS .a large »b W U, o*a be out to ,«y ill.



F. FEBBIMAN, F. FERBIMATS LICENSED LAND BROKEE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, % HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— j THE UNDERSIQ-NED HAS I'OR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. ,* SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acres "* of Land, Six-roomed House and outbuildings. The land is subdivided into four paddocks, and is within easy distance of a school* F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. A HOUSE and i-Acre of Land close to "\ the residence of Mr Geo. Coleman. Price, j8125. Why pay rent when you can get a home for this price ? F.jFERRIMAN, Ashburton. LISMORE. Q^A ACRES of Land. Capital Sheep OtIVJ Grazing Farm. F. FESRIMAN, Ashbnrton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 5 Acres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. P. FERRIMAN, i Ashburton, HINDS. /CAPITAL Four-roomed House and 501 \.i Acres of Land. This Property is in easy distance of the train, is subdivided and well watered. , F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. , NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. TTALF-ACRE of ground with House of 1~1. Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN "SECTION" 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBUKTON. /QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House \q^ of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. FJERKIMAN, Ashburton. "town belt, the pare terrace of ashburton FOR SALE, One Acre of Ground, and J House of Six Rooms, Bathroom, Pantry, Scullery, and Washhouse; an ideal home for a farmer who is retiring, and wisheß to be surrounded with a picturesque outlook, and to be in the proximity of the Domain. The Land is of the very best quality. The house was not' built by contract, and only the very best material and workmanship was put into the building F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURION. p—Win — awn'»—■■ n wrnii mi in h»ii«i h l i PUBLIO NOTICES. H. (iRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DbWTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houkb of Attendance —9 a.m, —5 p.m. 4 166 EVANS Ac Co.. XJunited,! ATLAS MILLS, ; Near Riilway Station, Timara ; AKK BUYERSfOF ; PRIME MILLING WHEAT AND OATS. HAV^on hand a emalll quantity of the fdktnoua MANITOBA WHEAT for Seed Purposes, whioh they »re rfeeiroHß ol introducing lo 6ha farmers tf ibis di'brfet. Jor prieau mi par ioulars apply at THE OFFICE, 1 5 3j q Reß«li, Tinwra FIR6WORKS. FIREWORKS, CORONATION DISPLAYS. WE are Manufacturing SpeeiaUjes n Fre works for this Great) Mtsd Imperial Event, aud have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR I PUBLIO AND PRIVATE ENTEBT UNMKNT3, At Prices ranging from^£s to £100. Any Orders entrusted to Urf will be executed at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Liata Btipplied on application to STOKES AND BIO&ERTON, P.O, Bok m, g 324 Ohrlst«hor«h. i H O T I 0 E. AM¥ • paruon or persona found Trespassing on the Riveredala Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prOEecate^ 5 307 W S STRAN-GIS. W*~ i^Sl 7!^Kaown -.t hat MitcheiTand Tumor will gve a fee of 21a to anyone who can prove to be faloe or mis leading erne single statement p.'ased before tb.3 pablic t-eg*rdin? tho rnductt-ja me feeing mido ac their'-Great Dissolution of ij Partnership Sale, 'ifcis offar i« open to 5 their own assistants, as well as to the public. / iYIIU«IS »na A inlet eb—ijcod all wool \_,t Sweaters Sh lid ami 7s 6d ; ail wool G«»bmere Sox, 2 pairs lor i» lid—W H 1 Pkahob's Dispery Bale.



STANPTSiS AMD pftBBQS, Photogia hers ua^er fcho Royal patronag' of the i'rinca and Priaoe'S of W alep. Stnrlio, High Streeb, Ohristohnr-jti. 4 19 Wade's WonM Figs — the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are always tffeotive. 1b bi-x-'a everywhere All who wish to protect themselv © from the resnltf of a b»H cold should nd neglect to take T|[JS<I,CURA



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