MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph DUNIDIN April 4

Today's sales :—Dnnstan Lead 10a 3d, Gold King 6s 9d, 6s 6d, Golden River 7s 3d, Junction Electric 20a tfd. Rise and Shine 23a 3d, 2 patoels at 235, 22s Bd, Victory 26a,

Mail Notices

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SATURDAY, April 5

For Aut Lr&lKn Sfiatns, India, China, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc, (due London, May 20th), specially addressed via Briodisi, also for South Africa, at 12 30 p m For Northern Ports and Weetporii, per Botoraahaoa, at 6.30 p m

BIRTH.

Hisuop—On April 3rd, at Tinwald, the wife of Jots, Htßlop, of a son.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902. Local and General.

Wxathek FobeoastJ — Captain B^wSn wires: —Moderate to strong northeast north and west winds ; glass fall;

Shooting Season—The Betisoa for ihootiog native game opens on May Ist and closes on July 3lab.

Personal—Mr Fde C Malet, Chairman of the Bank of ISew Zealand, passed through Ashbarton for the north by this morning's train.

Prophet? Sale—Mr T E Upton has purchased Mr T H Hudson's fine property on the Winchmore Road, about three miles from Ashbarfcon. Mr D Thomas effected the Bale.

The Juhy List—A meeting of the Jastioes of the Peace for the district of Ashbnrfcon, was held in the Courthouse this morning, for the purpose of revising the jury li«t, for the Ashburton district. The list was completsd and allowed,

New Ooai. Sham—lt is rumourod that a seam of gas coal of a very superior quality has been discovered by a syndicate in the viciniiy of Wioteralow. An expert's report will shortly be available.

Another Shakb at Cheviot—A wire from Christohuroh this morning states that a heavy boom, succeeded by a severe earthquake shock, occurred at Cheviot yeiterdtty after noon &6 3.20, causing many residents to hurriedly leave their houses* No damage is reported.

A Severe Thunderstorm —A very pevere ■ thunderstorm passed over Central Otago yesterday, the lightning beiag most vivid. Those on the dredges near Cromwell had a tryiog time of it. At rjt Bathana hailstones fell as large as marbles. The roads were » pood deal cut up, but no nerious damage is reported.

Suicide—A Frees Association telegram from Cbristohuroh states that a man uimed Riob&rd Htckar, living ab Llnwood, com mibted suicide by shooting himself with a revolver yesterday* Deceased's wife died a few months ago, and his eeoond marriage proved unhappy. He had been worried about tha cure of his children.

The Riverbed Vbghtation—With refer ence to the riverbed vegetation, concerning which some diocaasion has recently taken place, it would bo instructive to those who advocate the encouragement of gorse and broom in our iivera to visit Wills Street West, which was covered lasb year with riverbed shingle. Except where traffic haa been, the whole extent of the street for a quarter of a mile is covered with strong plants of broom and gome, some of them nearly three feet high. What mast happen oa laud that may be overflowed %fter the eeed has been ahad can easilly ba imagined.'

Fruit Trees-MrFßJflatmau,MHß having been informed that a great many young fruit trees are being imported Into the colony from Australia, on behalf of nurserymen and others ig asking the Customs for retarna, with the object of moving in the matter of having inspection made of all trees entering the colony, to guard against the introduction of any new variety of pest which might come from the other colonies, as well aa to obtain protection for the Industry,

Message Feom the Sba—The following message, which had been placed in a bottle and thrown from the troopship Cornwall was pioked up en the Ninety Mile Beach, about six miles south of the month of the Rakaia River, by Mr L W Blunden, of Beafield :— ■ Thrown of Otago Heads. S.s Cornwall. Troopers, and Lance Corporal Starkey, Fox, Harppr, and Steele, of CYC. All fine. Send this Press effica, Ohristohuroh, stating how it was found.' Curiously enough, the message was picked up by an old Christ's College chum of the men whoße names are mentioned.

UTecHnicali Classes—The woodwork classes, ander MrF WSsudford, of Christ church made a start yesterday in the workshop. Tanored Street West. At eleven o'clock, 32 pupils arrived from the Borough School, bat as bench room for 20 only Is provided, twelve boys had to be r j6oted. At 1.30 p.m,28 came from the High School, and again the redaction had to be made. The next class was practi cally filled by Hampstead boys, bat as a dozen came from Tlnwald, half thai) number were squeezed In. The boys entered heartily into the spiric of tho work, and Mr Sandford went home greatly Impressed with the material we have here in Ashburton. No arrangements have a? jet been made for an evening class, as the time of the instruction is fully taken up with his school plasses. If, however, a sufficient) number san be guaranteed to cover the extra expenses, the Oommitfiaa will apply for Mr Sandford's services for an extra evening. Tilts, if It is to be done, must be done at once, as othe>? centres are making similar requisitions to tha Bdasatlon Board.

The Tenth Consignment of goods (this lesson's) just landed by Messrs Oates, Lowry i,ad Co include novalties quite new to Asbburton. Among the latest in cycling dtps are the •Klipwell,' 'Griptite,' and ' Holdfast,' also new Btyles In oyoliog ponebos. This firm is noted for always being up to date with the Home market, and their stock la the largest and most varied in she colony

Any of oar readers requiring a lamp of any description should pay Messrs Fiatoher Bros' establishment a visit, as they have just openod up an immense shipment o( lampß of all kinds, which they have marked at> the lowest payable prices. Their window display will give you an idea of the large stock they Carry iNSEEOHANGiEABiLiTir— Rudge Whitwonh cycles are constructed throughout) oa the principle of absolute inohangeabilltiy, thus ia case of aooidonb any part can be obtained and relied upon to fib into Its plaoa without difficulty op alteration of any kind. la° spectioß invited. R D Johaßton, agent, Burnett street. TUSSICUKA enres Coughs of Long Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Price, 2s 6d ; obtainable everywhere.

Holms OrcLES—Tha display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well wotthyof inspeotion by all oyoling enbhns* lasts. These machines are made from genuina B S. A parts by the oalebrated gunmakera, I, Hollis & Sods, Birmingham, which ahonld be sufficient guarantees of their efficiency. The models wo have Been are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollie bioyole has '■bean most rigidly maintained. Wage's Worm Fias —■ the Wonderful Wor^'^orriers— are 'always' effacbive.' Is ,boj£<?e everywhere "'

A Russian Threat.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sx PETEEsBtrao, April 3 The newspaper Novodti says the re fasal of Great Britain and Japan to allow Russia a base on the Pacific will compel her advance to the Indian Ocean, even if the independence of Afghanistan and Belacbietan is des troyed,

Rival Champagne Makers.

United Preia Association—By Eleotrio (Telegraph—Copyright London, April 3

Moot and Olundon, the ftmone eh«uapagne growers, of Epernay, are going a German rival firm for one mil lion mark* damages for advertising the Rhemgold ff'oe ss being need in the christening of the German Mnaparor's new yacht M«'t«'or, which was recently launched in America, whereas Meet and Chundon chatuj'»gne was really aged. Miss Roosevelt, who performed the christening cetamony, retains the shattered bottie, which will decide the r>«rticaUr champagne actually em ployed.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Eleoorlo U.'e!epraph

Chbisichdboh, A^rll 3

Twenty three applications have been received for places in the Coronation Con tingent, bub it; ia understood that) the majority, if not all, are ineligible, owing to the somewhat stringent oenditionß as to height and cheat measurements

News in Brief.

A fatal case of diptherla has been reported to the Dnnedlu city authorities. According to a Press Association telegram, the prioe of Auckland flour advanced yet* terday from £3 15a to £9 10a per ton* A large waterspout broke over tha country between Bdnkside and Dunsandel yesterday afternoon.

The cost to the Levels County as a result of the recent heavy ralaa is estimated at from £800 bo £1000.

It ia rumoured that after the Coronation Sir Gonan Doyle and Sir Rudyard Kipling will be the titles of two well known nove lists.

The price of sheep having fallen, the butchers of Timaru have reduced the retail price of mutton by £d per Ibi

Mr 8 Tripp's tain gauge at the Orairi Gorge Station recorded & total rainfall for the month of March, of 14.77 inched. Daring the time of the floods 8.15 inches fell in four days.

Mr Albert Trott, the professional ooaob engaged by the Hawke'e Bay Cricket Association, has left Napier on his . ratara journey to England. Ha intends to return to Napier in time for the opening of the next) crioketi season.

Reports received from the youth state that at least one half of tho wheat orop between Orari and Oamarn will, on accouac of the damage done by the recent floods, be quite unfit fur milling.

The Premier has received a cabin mes sage from Capetown inviting him to bo the gueat of the city on his approaching vi«ib to South Africa.

Two old age pensioners in Nelson, husband and wife, have been suddenly placed beyond farther need of State assistance by a legacy of £4300, received by'the husband a few days ago.

The Bey James Glbb stated ab tha Synod in Dunedin that the Bible in (schools party at the next election intend to pub themselves in evidence more than ever they had done before.

A correspondent of the Daily Mail, writ ing from Teignmoutb, nays that some years ago he was present efc a tennis match payed there between Mr Pine-Coffin, Mr Tombs, Mr Bextoa,and Mr Parson. Another singular combination of names from the some locality occurs to übi At Teignmouth there used to be a boatman named Ontonp, while at Dawlish, near by, there was a Tripe.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory is showing a large stock of new waterproof ooata, rainproof coats, and Chesterfields for the winter season, These goods are all made in their own factory, so that cus tomers can rely on getting a genuine article; Waterproofs, as well as every other article of slothing, are made to measure by this frcn.

Mandleburgh'a are acknowledged to be one of the bent) mackintosh manufacturers in the world. We have bought this manufacturer's Roods from the liquidators in the estate of Bradbury and Co, Limited, and are now selling to the publio the very best waterproof aoats quite new and fresh, at ft lower price than Bradbury and Co told to tho trade W A Tribe and Co, 219, High Stieet, Christoharch,

Should other remedies fail you can always expend on TUSSICURA. All who have tried it say the same;

New Zealand and the War.

THE TENTH CONTINGENT.

Ghristohuoh April 3

All the tests have been concluded in con nection with the Cbrhtohurch quota of she Tonth Contingent, and the medical examina tion is also finished. The arrangements at camp are completed, and everything la ready for the reception of the men. Thames, April 3 The Wesieyan Conference has asked per mission of the Premier to appoint n second chaplain to tho Tenth Contingent, and the Ray Murray, President of the Conference,, received a telegram from Mr Seddon statin;; that kord JCitohener, tinder the special circumsUnoeß, agreed to the appointment of a Wesleyan Chaplain, holding the rank of Gaptauu The Rev Murray has chosim feho Rev J A Luxford, of Inveroargitl, for tho position,

Weather Report for March.

—W.WjS.

The weather durlDg the month was marked by a phenomenally high rainfall and heavy floods,, with great raDge of temperature. Notable features of the recent) great rain storm were tha high temperature while it lasted, and the veering of the wind from N.W by W to S.E, E and N.E, and back to S.W as the storm oeased. It was, In faot, a succession of rain storms from each dlreotinn noted, with slightly varying temperature daring each storm, and is quite unprece dented in the meteorological records of the colony. The greatest velocity of the wind, 284 miles, was reoordsd on the 23fd ; th« lowest, J mile, on the 26th. It> Hew frrm the US on 5 day«, N.E 8 8 B,fi 6, N.W 7, and S.W 5 d»v«. The highest temperature in the ann, 133 degs, was registered on the 16th ; the lowest, 68 decs, ©o the 23rd. The maximum shade temperature, 80 degs, was also noted on the 16t>h; the minimum. 1 deg froet, on the 19th. Bain fell on 19 days, registering a total of 10.046 inane*. The highest for one day was 2.086 inches on fcbe 24th ; the lowest, Co£, on the sth. The hygrometer registered almost complete atmospheric ostaration for 26 hours—from 5 p.m on theSS^d to 6 p m on the 24th. There were 5 days without sunshine,

ALFORD.

The rainfall daring March wa« ;■—Alford Station, 9 79in ; Alford Forest, 17 24in. —E. Herring;

KYLE

~-J. Lambie.

The total rainfall registered at Kyle for the month, of taaroh was 7.35 inches, the heaviest fall being on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24-h of the month.

Hospital Committee.

The above Committee met this morn ing at the Ooanty Council Chambers. Present—His Worship the Mayor (In the ohair), and Messrs 0 J Harper and J Daviaon.

The doctor's report was read as follows ; —Daring the month fourteen males and one female patient have been admitted end twelve males and one female dis charged. There are now fifteen males and one female remaining in the Hospital; The fever ward has been in nse the most of the time, b«b is now empty. I must again report Pollock and McMallan as being no fib cases for the Hospital and as also being destitute persons. I consider the work of the Hospital continues to be conducted in a satisfactory manner.—J. K. Trevor.

It was resolved to make application to the Charitable Aid Board with a view to getting Pollock and McMullan admitted into the HoniH.

The matron wrote stating that medical oomforts had been forwarded by Mlsb Origg, of Longbeach, for which a vote of thanks was passed to the donor. Correspondence was farther received from the matron recommending that the following patients tie placed on the free book :—Charles McMullen, Lyndhurst ; Samuel Pollock, Methven ; Thomas Tap* ley, Aahbnrton.—Resolved that these names be placed on the free book. From the Inspector General of Hospitals re allowing patients to have the services of their own doctor, and farther stating that the matter would receive considera* tlon.

From the matron in regard to the nse made of the money from tha gkatlng carnival, and regarding articles required-— Resolved that the Mayor and the matron act in the matter.

From thelnapector General, forward' ing a plan o*f septic tank issued by the Health Department. A pamphlet, containing a description of the tank would be forwarded later.

From Mr J T Tnrnbnll, Timantf In reference to the plans of additions to the Hospital. As the writer was proceeding to Wellington, he would inspect the operating room there, where he might see something that would be of value to the Ashbarton Hospital. Accounts amounting to £77 83 5d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

Stevenson's Bioscope Company.

Mr E H Stevenson, an English lecturer and entertainer, will appear at the Old' fellows' Hall, Ashburton, next Monday and Tuesday. By means of the biosoopo, Mr Stevenson exhibits a grand collection of animated ploeures and photographic slides* Mr Stevenson has just finished a tour of Außtraiia where the entertainment gained the highest praise from both press and public. The i'imaru ffrrald ot Monday says :—The bioscope 61ms are numerous and interesting, and the majority of them very clear. A large proportion of them were of the magical illusion kinds and of these a number were new to Timaru, and all very good and clever, Specially good and inter* esttng films were Yarmouth smacks delivering fish to steamer (run through much too quickly, however); London street scenes showing the busy wheel traffic of the central streets of the grea*; city; army trains la South Africa ; a transport train, with inflated balloon attached to a bullock waggon, oroseing tha Vaal river, an excellent and instructive scene, and fast torpedo boats passing from astern of a cruiser. There were numerous other films besides these and the illusion ones, about 30 in all.

Speech by the Premier.

REMISSIONS OF RAILWAY AND

CUBIOMB CHARGES.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 5 Speaking at the opening of the Hukanul Hamua bridge, near Mahiatua, today, the Premier ss-id that the Customs revenue for the year ended March 31, was £2,201,218, being £91,218, in excess of the estimate, This was »n increase over last year of £20,419. Where now, he asked, were those who said that l&st year'B estimates of revenue would not be realises? The bear duty fast year showed an increase of £4452 on the previous year. He looked forward to having another prosperous year, a« the wool market seemed to be improving. Jjast year there was as abnormal expenditure from tlie Consolidated Fund of nearly £200,000. This would not be required thie year, consequently there would be a surplus of funds that would enable remissions of taxation to be made, Amongst the remissions would •be some that would enable settlers and produoers to have their goods sent for shipment at the lowest prgilble rate, Ministers were pledged to give back from the railway rates all ever three per cent, and during the ourrent year hn thought there would be £70 000 or £80,000 they would thus be able to give back. Remissions of customs duty would also be made in the shape of rebates on goods manufactured in the Mather Country. Money would bjj found to give an increased vote in aid of the Australasian Squadron. Jt wag evident that the Government must carry out a moderate but progressive borrowing pollqy* There would be a surplus on the Consolidated Fund of £200,000 to tranßfer to the Publio Works Account, making with loan money not yet i raised and the credib balance, a sum of ! £850,000 available for the current) year,

SOUTH AFRICA

United Fren« Asseoifttion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 3

The Second Dragoon Gourds sur prised a Boer laagpr afedawn on April Ist, at Boischtnaoeknop 1 The Boera receiving reinforcomente, fought a severe engagement,, compelling thn Guards to nrtaintain a rearguard action uutil rein. forcemaQta drove the enemy east, with severe loss. Six Boers were captured. Four British officers were wounded.

Mr Brodrick refused to grant Vis count ViUebois permission to t»ke »n ambulance to the Bo«rs, on the ground that it was impossible for him to guarantee the staff's neutrality.

The Skooting of Australian Officers.

THE OTHER #BTORY.

United Press Association—By Rleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 3

A correspondent hae supplied the Morning Leader with a story of the execution of the Australian officers, which was misted to him by a member of the first tiquadron of the Boshveldt Carbineers. After the occupation of Petersburg tbe balk of the regiment, under a captain, whose name is not given, but apparently not tn Australian, proceeded to the Bush Veldt country, Major Lenelbam remaining in Pieters barg, Lioatenints Morant and Hand cock accompanied the regimantt Captain Robinson, the commander of the first squadron, noticed that the unnamed captain shot niggers like rabbits without provocation. The natives called him "Balaola," meaning "marderer." O«ptain Robinson, after ineffectually remonstrating with the officer, returned to Pietersburg.

After the squadron's departure, when the Carbineers were 200 miles north of Pietersbnrg, ten unarmed Boers entered the camp, and informed Lieutenant Bandcook, the officer in charge, that they were joarneyiug to Pietersburg to surrender. It became known that they possessed £20,000. Handcock and some other officers held a mock court-martial, and qrdered the Boers to be shot, Handcock directinsr Sergeant. Major Morrison, the senior of the non commissioned officers, to execute the sentence. Morrison, after consulting the other non-commissioned officers, told Handcock that his action was not justified. When again ordered to shout the Boers, Morrison refased. By Hand cock's orders! another eqoadron shot the ten Boers, who were kneeling in front of their waggons. The waggons were ransacked, and £20,000 in Transvaal paper money was found therein.

Adelaide, April 3 A letter from a member of one of the local Contingents, who U now a warder in the Pretoria Gaol, states, with reference to the shooting of the Australian officers, that foar of them were found guilty by the court-martial. Cue New Zealander vrho was with Wifeton was transported, bet the writer does not mention any name. He states that the officers shot thirty-eight Boers.

Remounts for the Army.

United Prena Association-—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, April 3

A horse breeders conference was held today to discuss the question of remounts; Major-General Hutton presided, and read a lengthy paper dealing with breeding for export, He said that if Australia were not very careful she would find herself beaten in ihe race for securing a share in supply ing horses for Great Britain; America and Oanadsi were fast monopolising the trade. He quoted experts to show that Australian horses are fast deteri» orating, as the result of exporting the best mares, e,nd want of die care in selection. His personal experience in Australia and South Africa was that the Australian horse was second to none whan carefully selected, &nd a fair price paid. Animals of the cob type were most suitable for the army. He favoured a tax on stallions, the j establishment of a remount purchasing department for Imperial and Indian Governments, and the selection of a central place in Australia for the hold ing of horse fairs.

"Tattersall's" Letters Stopped

4 PROTEST BY TASMANIA,

Melbourne:, April 3

Large numbers of letters addressed to " Tatter sail" and to fictitious names, to the care of the Stock Exchange in Hobart, have) been stopped,'

Sir B0 N Braddon moved the ad journment of the Federal House, to protest against the action of the Gov ernment in stopping the delivery of letters to "Tiittersall," He contended that the action waa unconstitutional. The Government should have adopted Mr Lewis's proposal to wait till the High Court was established, and had decided if thoy bad the right to inter cept letters. Apart from the question whether "TafctersallV* waa an insti-» totion worthy of encouragement, Tag manians united in demanding the right to appeal to the High Court, and as certain what their Stats rights were.

Mr Barton explained that under the Constitution, where the State and the Commonwealth lawg conflicted, the latter prevailed. If a poll were to be taken, it would be found tb.ft.fc the opinion of the Commonwealth was that traffic of this sort should not be favour* ed by national laws.

Mr Reid favoured the enforcement of the Postal Act, but said the Govern ment had gone the wrong way to work, They should have established the High Oocirt before taking action,

The motion was negatived.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of tbe Ashburfcon County Council was held this morning, when there were present- Messrs 0 J Harper (in the chair),, EG Wright, J Johnetone, M Stitt, 3 Stud holme, janr, J Lombte, and S Chapman. XNGINEEB'S KEFOBSt The Engineer's report w&l read M follows s— :' Aahburtcn-Rakaia Water Supply—As « result of the exoessive flood which oultni* oated on 24th Marah, a portion of the river in Padding Hill Gorge was broken through, by the action of the immense volume end ; velocity of water carrying dojrn togs and thingk At the time of my vUlt the breach was ttill filled with a Urge ourrent of water, bat whether it cxtendi to tbe bottom of the wall or not I can nob at preient say The breach and subsidence of adjoining portion of wall are shown approxim«t«ly on aooom" paDying section A contiderabin portion of the northern bank had alto been washed away, and about five chains from the dam the encroachment had reached to within half a chain of the concrete channel Thla portion has been temporarily protected and will be farther secured As the dam oonj taining tbe sluices ia intact, the supply has been lod in again by a temporary diversion, and it may ooma to be a question whether tt may nob be advisable to continue it in thil way, rather than incur the expenditure and risks which wou!d otberwiie be unavoidable, in order to cope with such a flood in such ft situation, With this exception, the damage* so f»r aa water supply is concerned, are of ft trifling nature. The annual overhaul of races takes place next month, and should ba carried oat then, -

Ashburton Forks Water Supply — OOhu dam near Mount Somera was uninjured by the recent flood*. Some protection will bs necessary at the intake *t Taylor Stream, bub raosi are cow all fully euppHed.

AihbarSon-RftDgifotft Water Supply—Tha intake at South Asbbarton River wu out) off by the recent flood which eooured a channel 4 feet deep, but a* the conneoticn there waa an earth channel only, « diversion »nd extension of 20 chains In length saffioed t<t restore the supply which hud been cut off a few days ago. The flood had canted Home scour Kb Westarfield intake, bat the readju«V ment there will bs finished this week, The contractor for enlargement of 5.4 main U miking satisfactory progress, Bnd tenders for the new races in Ooldstream diitrlot will bo placed before you today,

Canterbury Mill Intake:—The teoenl floods caused a great accumulation of shingle in ths channel in the riverbed leading to the sluioes. Under arrangement with the caretaker, he was to have bad thll dear on Saturday last, but as be failed in this, the Council put on two additional teims to do the work, »s all the interests depending on this supply demanded imme diate restoration.

County Bridges—The recent flood has looiened * pile in Surveyor's Road Bridge, Hinds and hns also encroached on the southern bank where a2O feet span was previously added. I should propose when repairs are. being done that this span be increased to 30 feet, and two additional pipes driven ab south end. With this in view, I have ordered the Qcoessary timber. The small stock bridge in Hinds River at M»y field, also th« stock bridge over Stour River, have been washed away, but greater part of the material** will be available for reconstruction, No damage has taken place to the Aehburton Traffic Bridge, the Bangitata Traffic Bridgt, South Aehburcon River Bridge, nor to tha two bridges over the North Aahburton River*

Oounty Plantations—l have surveyed parti Reserve 1774 into two lota of 63 acre* eaofa, and tenders for lease of these will be laid before you today. The new road line to the Fairfiald Freezing Works through Reserve 1770 has been fenced off, but the level crossing of railway in connection therewth has not yet been commenced.

Main Raoe, Rangitata (Jorge—The eon* tractors for olearing were detained gom« time by very wet weather, but are now making fair progress. I have requested them to still further aooelerate the work.

County Pi pea—A s requested by the Oonn« oil, I had oheneoessary moulds made, shed for ■birring cement erected, and a track formed in parts (or carting the shingle from the riverbed, at a point about 60 ohnlna down— and the making of pipes is now programing, la the making, and during the process of drying eaoh measure of cover and protection will be required as can reasonably be pro* vided towards security B£a;Ußt frosts.

Alleged Murder.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Dhnedin, April 3 At Allanton, the inquest on the alleged murder of Mrs Annie Sinott, whose char rod remains were found in the reoent fire at Allantoi, with a carving fork alleged to have been thrust in the heart, was concluded.

The jury returned a verdict that the cause of death was being etabbed to death with a carving fork, the house having at the samo time been set on fire, but that there was not sufficient evidence to show by whem,

Sweeney will be brought before the Court tomorrow, charged with murder, and remanded for a week.

Interprovincail

United Preas Association ~Bj Elsofcrfo Telegraph.

Ohristchuroh, April 3 Mr H P Wigram, of the firm of Wigram Bros, in announoed m a candidate for the mayoralty for the ensuing year, H Smith claimed £60 from H J Shaw in the MagUtrate'a Goart this morning, dam* ages to» horse and trap, by reason of the horse boiling on meeting a motor oar, driven by defendant along the Papanui road. The trap overturned, and the oacupanta were thrown oat, and young Smith the driver, died from his Injuries four hours afterwards. Plaintiff olaimed £45, and for the horse £15, ' Judgment was given for plaintiff for £12 si» for damage to the cart,

OBKTHotncH, April 3 A meeting of the Committee In connection with Ihe testimonial to Mr Seddon w«i held tonight. It was repotted thud the lists had been largely signed, and that £125 had been collected.

Wanoanei; April 3 The ceremony of handing over the control of the Wangaoul Gas Works to the Corpo* ration took phoe this afternoon, and was witnessed by a comiderable number of people, Speeches were made by Mr W P Carrie, Chairman of the Direotora of the Gas Company, and the Mayor, The cheque handed over by tfaa Corporation was for £19,075 23 Bd. Tho works are now denote the oap&olty.of twelve months ago. Wkwljngton, April 3 Ths number of applicants for teaoherahips in the Boer concentration campa has been reduced to 7l> Those finally aeleofead will leave Sydney by the Damascus on May 15t>h. Nelson, April 3 Erly yesterday morning an eleotric aborm« with almost) continuous lightning, was experienced here, aoootopanied by heavy showers; but in some of the country dietriett a remarkable downfall of rain continued from two till nix, flooding the smaller streams, and considerable areas ab Spring Grove and Waimea Weat were inundated. At Appleby, this morning, a Sood wave two feet high came tearing dowtM The train from Belgrove, whbh wag due ia town ati eighfc o'clock, only arrived «b nooa, being unable to pass Spring Grove, where the raili were a foot under the water. Latent report* show that the damage is nob ao arrest as was. at grab feared.

iHfi ASHBUKTON bVABDIAh : FEIDA?, APBIL 4, 1902



. ; F- TTSKRTMAI* } FUB SALE. B. INVESTMENT SHARES. FOUR Shares In the A e hbarton Permanent Building and Inveaimvnt Society; 3l»t fcsn«. Paid up to April, 10US. Price - £42. Apply FFERRIM&N FOB SALS, Gaznsron Street, Aahburlo-. AN Heal Home fnr a m»n of nwlprn'o means, being Town S«uit;<-n 700, tapon which }a erected a Hnnao of ? rwirt*, with every modern coovenieincc. Prompt) io«peofcion ia invited, »n mi .■"dvor'ißemonfc would fiil to do the property ju'tioo, Full particulars orj application to F FKRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Havalock Street, Ashburton TOR SALE Ciatka Sffcraeb and Allen's Road, All*atom ' I AM instructed to soil thab very desir able residence cemtsloinj? 6 rooms, p'acity and poroh, together with one acre and ten parebe* of laud situated &s above The proporty is for immediate Bale, and ; afc the prioa asked ehoald commaud a ready Bale. , '. Fal! particulars may be had on appli cation r.o F FERRIMAN, i Land and JSsuto Aigent) Hftvelook tftreed. f FOIR SALE 3 I HAVE received instructions from Mra Hardley, Senr, to eel! her property fronting o*» thn East Beb Rod Eton Street. oowprißin^ one aore and forty perches of land, cpoo which is erected dwelling bouse BOQtftioing Dining room 18 x 16, HttjinR 1 ( Room, 4 Be<lroomß, Bathroom, Kitohsnanrt Boullery ; two utallefl Stab'e and Fowlhouse, The property is well supplied wtth Water from a windmill and tank. Part of the land l» laid oot in-garden and orchard. Fall particulars on application to F PERRTMAN Laad and Estate Agent, Havelook Street FOB SAL fi Farm of 12! Acres sitaatsd at Fieiniagton IHAVR received instructions to soil ft very convenient) farm biiuabed as above, <j with all the ueual farm improvements. Thla property en »ocoa«b of ihe owner llavlng pnrohnsßd a larger farm is for imme* dli»te »»l« »»d ooonpation, and is admirably adapted for ft dairy farm, farther oartioulftro on Bpplioafclon to P. PBBRTMAN, Land and Estate Agent! ■■ Havelock Streeti BUSINESS NOTICES , , _ _ ■. . : —, ,' DURING this sale you can gab Relmble Kid Gloven for la lid ; usual prices, 8s 61, 2* lid, 3a 6d, all la lid—W M PIABOK, Draper and Clothier. •'THE CORNER" ASHBOBTON. jyTAKTLKS, JACKETS, I LADIES' .W&TEBPROOFS, now openiaj? up Dnily for the AUIUMN SEASON •"0— nk w goo i) s i IN ALL I DKPABTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in full awing— especially from our Large Job PurcbaKQ BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NQRTHGOTE & HEFFORB THE CORNER." ' j ~~ COMPARE > WITH /|H!f TEA ¥ AT ANY PRICE SI/6 1/8 2/4 2/8 HATS WE HAVE JUST OPENED, ex 8 a * GOTHIC, 11 Direct from 6ho Manufaotoron, a Largo Shipment of Gmts' Ha'a in the very UlflSb Style?, includlag ooraplote rai-gca »i the -afiiebeafced « OOOL SPRING " BESTQUALITY FLEXIBLE HATS, foe which we are the &>te Agnnta ia tbi« Diatrioli. obaighbadTjbehbymas The Leading Tailors »ad OutObterfi. Ashburton. I that Kerb Bros, Burnett Street, aw«eHiug.Moh-apaß»ny ahopln towni -- 701b Ha*W*««m ; B, hps Lir 9 r f ■!'.' 1, per bbttle; Assorted Mem, £ P« tn , iJWCnrr.aU.Si*«lb; Flw. 7d per )b aics, Bago, and Tftpiwf.. 2d per lb. AH other aoods niu»lly ebeap^ ANTED to Let—Shop &<o& Dwelling in Moore SUetjt; aUo Shop ««1 ©welHufi in H.'«bStreet;. Went low. Appiy -WO Pagb, Ashbartoß,



] _______ BUSINESS NOTICES HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBEBB, IRONMOSGBKS, AND TINSMITH Oar Sasßon's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES. AND GUN FITTINGS Ie to Hand ; and Gar : GUNSMtTHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Ie \a the Hands of a OnrtiScated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried out on kfcfc scientific lines, and guaranteed W« ho!d a large stock of WIKDUILLS, TANKS, BATHB, FORCE and LIFT ITJMPjV SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILBBS, &c, and make HOT nod COLD WATER nod SANITARY WORK a Bpeohlty SPOUTrNG, RIDGING, and al! classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. I'lpo Wiilla Driven, Famus, Hydrahlio Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff nf Oompefcput Workmen always available for all olasies of Plumbing [work in any jiarb of the county* * HARDLEY BROS. p°te 82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EASI STREET HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY lOEKB—2, 3 S and 4 Prong. OLOVER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scytbo Blades and Handles, Hay Rakea, etc Machine Oils, Oastor, Braddiag, and Linseed Oils. Paints in all Ooloara rr.OOLS Suitable for the HarVciSt Field, inoludlag-—Vloes, Sotew Wrenohae, SpanntM JL ia isets of four, Riveb and Bolb Punohee, Piaoere, Plyera, Copper and Iron Rivets, Iteapar Section^ eto; PKEBERVING PANS -Enamelled and Brans, from'se|6d eaoh. Baing overatooked j at the latter part nf the aaasoti, I am Selling them off Cheaply ; CARPENTERS' TOOLS—I have jimi) landed a large ehipmaafc direo&jfrom the makers, ! and have reduced pricos all round, Onatomera oan rely upon Prompts and Courteous Attention without being pressed to j Buy. _/'%_ G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnefet Street, Opposite Arcade ! I i HARE BOXES! HARE BOXES! mo FARMERS, HARE DEALERS, & ALL WHOM II MAY CONCERN. Having our SAWMILL now In full swing, we are prepared to supply HARE BOX TIMBER or HARE BOXES COMPLETE In ANY quantity. Customers o*u have tho box limber any thlokneaa or width required PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, SAWMILLUKS, TIMBER MERCHANTS. & IMPORTERS, IRON MONGERS, PAINTERS, OLAZIERS, Etc, ASHBURTON.



J. W 1 LSON DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 8* t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in ftU iti Branches, lor Town and Country, I Have a Well Asßorted Stock of MIXED PAINTS la Larj^e or Sm&tl Quantities; also Painb Brushes White Lead Linseod OiU (Raw or Boikd Sorim Window Glass Fanoy Glaaa Turpentine Berssino _ Methylated Spirits Artiat;»* Material Beatifeifol MIRROR GL4SS in largo sheet", can be cut,to any sf«6 AUTUMN AND i B^X« h"°r WINTER NOVELTIES. New Goods in all Departments Beautiful Selection of NEW MANTLES, JACKETS, OAPIS, SEAL JACKETS, SILK BLOUSES, FURS, GLOVES, and DRESS MATERIALS, LAOE COLLARS, SILK SKIRTS, &o. i muumWHWmmm i^|- iwiMWiniiiiiir TMII^CJQTIT A TfTXST* I* GIVING EVERY SATISFAC' | DRliSb Bl A KJLJN VJT TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PRICE HIGH-CLASS TAILORING Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. COALS COALS COALS!!! IT DOES NOT BECOME i i • T^TTTFTTI MOUNT SOMEKS l NEW SEAM COAL S » STANDS IN TODB T-pOT TSTTT IS NOW IN THE MARKET* '' mHIS Is Ctaferb^ Best Coal. Every I" » Ddlotan Nectar right X Householdoir uhould cave money, and enroagn. k«ep the money in the province by using - MOONT SOMERS COAL -« y*!^. This Coal has 35 per oant of Gas, burns m S^* ft ., with a good flame, and givCß a steady hoat, _m[m—~* rd^/ffi^jfil^~)i'/^2^Tk c TRY ITI TRY IT! TRY IT! f^wf^ fLSCsrSvLsCsr.^j&iij^ Jo be had of all Goal Merchant*. 0^ { Prioe-CTa per Ton «b Moant Somera Station p-p V | mp A JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, <L/JCLi X JLl\_/ll X JLjjnL* Ashbuttoa 3 174 — - BoJo Agent— * " J- T. COOOH, Ashburton. MoDOECHLL'E «SHBJEP DIP -—- T HAVE Beveral Suma of MONEY TO T\ESTROY3 alt JneeoS Porftßitea on Tr . _ ... . j) Animalß LEND out oa Second Mortgpgea. Greatly stimulates the growth nf WOOL. Wl ST^NYER, Improves the quantity and quality of the 1 Tancred Street* 9 flasee : ~r-r— —■ < : : — ; ■ Ootnpletelf cures Scab jj T> EWAjßD—Found in Tancred Street. Cannot poieoo or injure the Sheep : tsb Meiloc's jZealandla pßoat Store. '.' H-iula ttud sootbeo ali Wouade and Sores '■ The best and chea^eisii shop for boots and ; Has 40 years experio^ei beh-iod it | show U , I I~\O you know tbab HBaibstQW »b eeU.ing, C-'n ho obtained in 5 and 2 K al. Drums', JL/ for oubH at Jobs than Ob.ristohqrQh:. - f „ pricea, aa the few following puotationa win a T> THOMAS show :—Brass ralUron bedefceads, extended' d TlKt • A.hburton foot rail, from 50s ; D«ohe ß s ,tables irqpi I and oorapavison invited, II I |



THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE. ! TU»»JLOTTIfcA, ! THE FAMOUS REMEDY For OOU&HS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND CONSUMPTION, Has the Largest Sale of any Throat and Lang Medicine in New Zealand. Those who have taken this Medioine are am&aed at its wonderful influence. Suf« fererß from any form of BRONCHITIS, COUGH, DIFFICULTY OF BREATH ING, HOARSENESS, PAIN OR SORE,. NESS IN THE CHEST, experience delightful and Iruraediate relief, and to those who are subject to Colds on the Chest it !b Invaluable, as it effects a Complete Cure. It Is most comforting in allaying Irritation In the Throat, and givlcfi Strength to the Voioe. snd 1b NEITHER ALLOWS A COUGH OR ASTHMA TO BECOME CHRONIC NOR CONSUMPTION TO DEVELOPE Consumption has never been known to exist where ' Coughs' have been properly treated with this Medicine. No house should be without it, as taken at the beginning a dose is generally sufficient,, and a complete care is certain. Price 2s 6d per bottle Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, F J Evans, Danedin. 1 Wholesale Agents. Kempthorne,' Prosser and 00. Obtainable^ all Chemists and Store keepers in the Colony. « U



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Consumers of Fletcher Bros' wall known brands of teas will see by the above firm* new advertisement thab in their next tea competition they have deoiied to give a prize to everjooe who sends in over 36 coupons. First prize, handsome clock and broozj or I hand painted dinner set The approaching Coronation Holds first place in conversation, The world will stop till Edward crowned, Then recommence its daily round ; While those who gave a loyal cheer May be dead within the year, Unless for colds they do procure W E Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Smoke New Vriiub



STOP STARVING Your bloccL When yon starve your blood, you Btarve yon body, your nerves and your brain. If your face is pale, yonr nerves unstrung, your brain weary, yon may be cure there is something wrong. You must right the wrong by taking Wilton's Bovo-Ferrum (beef and iron). It is a flesh forming and tissue building compound. It makes rich blood and brings back the roses to the cheeks of pale people, Ib is a restorative for every form of nervous debility and weak ness. It builds up the system. Chemiati and stores 2s 6d. Smoke New Venta



The Elusive Pigskin is the scarce of muah sport and the cause of many injuries; Football players ahoald use Ohamberialn't Pam Balm, an anbisepb'c liniment, especially valuable for sprains and braises. One aDpllcafclon gives relief. Try it. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asso ciation of Canterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells It. Wadb'sj Worn Wobsiebs -the Wonder^l Worm^orrierß-4r»rea safe'and sure remedy* 1 \n \n bo^es ; .sold everywhere 1 QflQPto Jfaw Y«ffiQA