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Phases of Moon tot April

Mail Notices

Mails oloao foi the followlDg places »6 under, anbjeot to the necessary alterations — THURSDAY, April 24 For Northera Ports and Weetport, per Batomahana, at 6.30 p m FRIDAY, April 25 For Northern Ports and Weatporb, also Australian States (dae Sydney April 30th), and South Africa, per W&ihora, at 10 30 a m SATURDAY, April 2S For Australian States, India, China, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, eto, (due London, Jane 9 h}, specially addressed via Brindisi, also for South Africa, at 12 30 p m For Northern Ports and Westpcrb, per Te An&n, at 6.30 p m

MINING

The return of the Welcome Gold Dredging Company (West Goast) for 128 hours is 39 z 14dwu

• Ddnkdin April 24 today's Bales—Boundary Creek 6*), 6j, 6a 31 j Excelsior 49 93 ; Golden Bed 12a6d; Golden River 7s j Halfway Houae 13a, 33* 31; Leviahan Ord Is lOd ; No Town 28i 6d, 28s; Rise and Shine 23s fid, 23a 6d, 23i 6», 23. 61.

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS

United Press Aeaoclation—-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, April 23 Wheat is steady at 4s 3d, Flour, £9 sa; Manitoban, £11 15s to £12 5s

Oit-8, prime, 3i 4n[ Barley, Cape, 3s 8d ; English, feeding, 4b 3d,

Maize, prime, 5s Bran and pollard, Is 4 I to U 4d Peas, Prussian Blue, 7a Potatoes, Taetnanian, £5 5a Onions, £810* to £9 Butter, la 61 Cheese, 81 toGJI Baooa Ik 1 to 8^ 1 (The above quotations are those ruling between merchant, and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower values obtained Of recognised brokers.) Melbourne, April 28

Wheat, 4a Oats, Algerian, 3s Id ; milling, 3a 3 I Mu',4- 61 Bran le 4d; pollard, la 4d Adelaide, April 23 Wheat, te dull a f. 3s 8d Flour, £9 5a to £9 10s

Bran, la 3i, pollard, 1b 3d Oats, Algerian, 2a 5d to 2a Ocl

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance of buyers at

the Garaldine Farmers' j arda yesterday,

when bidding wan brisk ani there was a good all round sale. Tlie entry of ebeep was fairly large and the following prices were reached ;—Threequarberbred ewei 3? 10J, halfbred ewes 4* Id to 9i 2d, three* quarter bred lambs 7d 8 J to B', merino ewes 2. There was keen competition fot Mr Studbolme's 1000 lambs whi^h broughb 7a 6rJ to 8 1* About 30 head of oatble were yarded—One and a half year old steers brought £2 18% jearlinga £2 6d, stives 265, fab heifers £4 10a,

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Uniced Press Aaijooiation—By Eleobcio Telegraph Christohuoh, April 23

There waa a good attendance and large entries at the Addington market. Sheep totalled 20,858, cabbie 488, and pigs 735. Cattle The fab oatbta cotnprißdd 213 head t mostly heavy bullocks, There was Blow sale at opening, bub improved towarda the close, though a decline was shown on lasb weefe'a prices. A line of twenty two bulloeka from Mount Palm made £1010s to £13 7s 6!, twenty one from Hawk«swood £11 129 6d to £13 2a 63, fifbeeu from the North Island £10 12a 6i bo £12 2s 63, and fourteen from Mr W Birdling £§ 17s 6i to £11 2h 61 j other steers msde £616 ato £13 2a 6d, heifers £5 5a bo £9 2j 6d, and oowa £5 2s 6 1 to £9 12s 6d, equal to 19a to 24s 6d per ICOib. Store cabtle were a fair entry, at about lasb week's figures. Calves feloned up to £1, and youn{» cattle from £1 10a for yearlings up to £4 Is for two year old steers, and £6 11s for three yevr olddairy oattle, as asuil one good cow fetching! £9 5s Sheep—ln F*bSheep, iherewas fullenbry, but of mxed description and varied quality, Freezing welhani fetched 16a to 18* SJ, ewea and wethers 13a 6d to 16s 7d, medium 10s feo 12< 6d, lighb and inferior 7a to 9a 6d, Fab Lambs—l-here was a large entry, 2157, rnoetly backward. The bidding was slack, and prices easier. 934 were boughb for export at 9a to 13b 2d, 189 went to botchers ab7ald so I3a Id, and 1034 were passed. Sbora Sheep numbered 15,170, mostly wethers in good condition, 1400 from the North Island were really good sheep. Forward wethers were in demand and alao good ewes, bub lamba and inferior aheep were dull and easier*

Pigs -There wai a large market, much above trade wants, and prioea easier in consequence. Stores were unsaleable/ Ba" Conors brought 32a to 40*, equal to 3d and 3£d per Ib. Porkers 20* to SO*, or 3ii to 3|4 per lb.

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1902.

Now th^fc the time is approaching for j the Annual General Conference or the ! various branches of the New Zealand j Farmers Union, it behoves the agricul tural community to give the most careful attention to the work of j assisting in establishing the Union on a firm and satisfactory basis, We have seen from time to time strong evidences \ of a desire on the part of another section of the industrial popu'ation of this country to thwart the efforts of the pastoraliste and farmers to protect themselves by combination against the selh'sh and unreasonable demands of the trade unions; and we are not blind to the attitude taken up by some politicians towards the Farmers' UnioD; The more cau ions of the latter are exhibiting a rmrkfd alteration in their mode of treating ihe Union, some even going the length of professing the warmest sympathy with the move ment, notwithstanding that former public utterances of the most antagonistic character are recorded against them. With these the farmers will doubtless be on their guard, for the advice given to the Trojans in the legendary days of old holds good still— "Beware of the G-reeka in the giving of gifts," Let the Union avail itself of all the real assistance that even erst while opponents may offer, bac if its members are prudent they will nofe let them have anything to do with shaping its policy orinterfering with its organisa tion. As for the trade unions, their op position ia, and will probablycontinue to be, uncompromising and active, at least until those associations come to realise that their trua interests are involved with the interests of every other section of the people. That however, we fear, is not likely to be the case for some time yet, for many social and economic changes must precede such a desirable alteration in the attitude of ' trade unions towards the rest of the community. With regard to the Far mers' Unions' forthcoming conference, it is to be hoped the whole of the agricultural section of the people of New Zealand will give the closest at tention daring the next; few weeka to the matters which the various branches are endeavouring to get ventilated, A very great deal dependa upon the manner in which the work of the Con ference is done, aad it must be evident to everyone that the more information, advice, and nsfiistance the local branches of the Union, (or even indi vidual farmers) can give beforehand, tho better the members of the Oon ference will be able to discharge their very responsible duties. It may be as well to summarise the work which the Canterbury executive has done and is doing in view cf the coming meeting of delegates, It has approached the Government with a view to secure re ductions in the frf ights on wool, sheep, and grain, and has obtained a promise that ita request shall be complied with. It has supported the proposal of the Government to subsidise steamers to South Africa, and it has made very satisfactory arrangements for insuring formers against loss, under the Workers' Oompensitioa for *-cci dents Act. A**< the present time it is investigating the frcz»n meat business with a view to some reform, and it is also considering the*eff«ct of the tariff arrangements of the Commonwealth upon the industries of this country, with a view to make recommendations to the Government. It his also sent the Provincial Secretary, Mr Harding, round to address meetings of farmers in all the principal diatiicts, and we believe ha haa just completed his labours and is preparing a report. All that is needed now U the hearty and intelligent co-operation of tha farmers themselves, and if it is given, wo have little doubt that when the Conference meets, the delegates will be so well advised thab their deliberations will result in the establishment cf a valuable and powerful organisation, whioh will not only be a check to legislation for one section of the people only, but will safeguard the interests of the whole oommanity*

Local and General.

Foresters' Bajci,. — Coarb AahburboD s AiO.F, will celebrate their annual bail in the Oddfellows' Hall this (Thursday) even» ing. Dinoing will commence at 8 oclocki

Poitltby Society—All who are Inter ested In ponlfcry are Invited to the annual meeting of the Poultry Society, at the r fliae of the Secretary (Mt J B Christian), Burnett Street, at 8 o'clock tonight.

Mount Hum Road District—Messrs vVilliam Morgan and Arthur J Deab have bien elected to fill the vaoancles on the Mounb Hutt Road Board.

The HoETiooLTrraA^ Society — The annual general msoilog of the &ahburton Horbionltural Society, which was bo have been hell lusfc evening, has bees adjourned to Wednesday evening nexlj.

Impobtant Sale—We would remind our readers and the f«rm'ng community generally of the clearing sale of horaes, farm imple ment B, etc, to be held to-morrow (Friday) <it Melntyre Bros, farm, Ashhurton Forks. The sale will ba conducted by Me David Thomas, ia conjunction with Messrs Frledlnader Bros, Ltd, and everything ia in good order &ad must be sold. There will be a free luncheon supplied, and a very suocaßsful sale fa anticipated. The eale will common at 11 a m Thh Rev Mb Whitehouse-—The Grey iroith Evening Star oonHina the report of a eooial tendered to the vioareleob of Ash burbon, the Rev Mr Whitehouse, at present at Kumara, oD the occasion of bis departure. Hia Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, and read an address expressing the regret felt ab Mr Whitehouae'a departure, but at the eanie time congratulating him on hia promotion. The Mayoress presented Mr Whitehouse with a puras of sovereigns on behalf of hia frleada and the members of his congregation* Several other speakers eulo gised the work done by Mr Whltehouse, who responded, thanking them for their splendid gifti He was not going because he was tired of the place, bufc because his new position presented facilities he w*s bound to aooept, pirtioularly in the interests of the higher education of his children, A short musical programme was rendered by mem bers of tha congregation.

The Podltoy Industry—With a view to encouraging the poultry industry, the Dunedin Fanciers' Club will distribute £30 in prizes for competition in the export classes.

CoI-dstream Road District-Masßre William Ohisnall and M Q Kich have been eleoted to fill the two vacancies on the Ooldstream Road B )ard.

St, Stephens— The Sev, T A Meyers wili deliver a short lecture in the St Stephen's schoolroom on Wednesday evening next, on " Nine Years' Experience ia South Africa." Advantage wlil be taken of the meeting to accord the new vicar, the Rev. E Whitehouse, a welcome.

Tkikity Coleege Musical Examina tion—The Beard of Trinity College London announae the appointment of Mr Alfred Mtatowskl, Mus; 8., te oonduot this year'a examination jn practical subjects in New Z inland, In every case the examination requ rements and aUndascta are the same aa in the United Kingdom.

Cost of Horses and Remounts.—lt is esti mated that £13.000,000 has been epsnt on borers for South Africa since the war began. Ne I<S4 than 145,000 have been shipped from New Orleans £p".ci&l iaducemeutu are now being held out- for the breeding of military mounts ao Homo. All horses are to be somewhat S3&Borie 1 ia South Africa before > proceeding to the front

Sir Heotoe Macdosald —In Sir Keotor Mao<ionald'a new pot,b at Commandant of the Forced in Oeyloo, which he ia to take up shortly, he will have a seat in the Legisla tive Council ab Colombo, under Sir West Ridgeway. The two have been oloae together at work before, for Sir West was with his regiment through the Afghan war, in which, after winning more than one special mention in despatches for brilliant) conduct, 'Fighting M*o' eleoted to take his promotion in the shape of a commission instead of a V. O.

The R^iNFAtL—The highest rainfall in tha South liUnd during March was 15 07in at Peel Forest, where rain fell on 17 days. The heaviest fall for a period of 24 hours was 4 74in at Wood bury on the 21th ait. The lowest fall for the month In the South Island was 1,08 n at Balolutha.

U.A..O.D.—The regular meeting was held in the Templar H »11 on Monday night, Bro A Malford, A.D, in the chair. The Lodu;e was opened in due form at 8 p.m, and a good number of members were present. After the usual routine of business was gone through, a committee was formed to arrange for the annual social and to bring up a report next Lodge night, at which the (ffiaara hope there will be a g iod number of members present After several members had contributed harmony to the meeting, and a pleasant hour had been spent, the Lodge wag closed in duo form by the A,D at 10 p.m.

A Sad Occurrence — Corporal Divid Whitehead, whose death is reported as the, result of ihe railway di<a?ter, w»s a Dunedin boy« He was engaged, before joining the Oontlngen', ia Burt's eagineedog works, and was a. very aotive member of the Danedic OydiogCorps. Ibis a aad coincidence that hia father also died &a the result of a rail way accident. He was killed in Decsmber, 1884, by coming into contact with a bridge at L'orelPa Fiat, while he wqb on the roof of one cf the carriages of a train of which he had charge.

Land for Settlement—On the repre sentations of Mr CiC Hardy, MHR, backed up by a patition from residents in the Selwyn electorate, the Government is enquiring into the suitability of the Rakaf a Mead Estate for acquisition under the Land for Settlements Acts. Mr Hardy drove Mr J E March, Superintendent of Village Settlements, over the estate on Tuesday, Ie consists of over 6000 acres, on tha north bank of the Ttikaia river, three miles from the bridge, and belongs to the estite of ;he !ato Mr Samuel Baaley. The land is variable in quality, but much of it is suitable for close settlement. It ba* b9en offered to the Government at what is considered a low price.

The Swimming Club's BAMi—There was a laige githering Lsfc eveniag ab the Odd follows' Hall, where the first annual bill of the Aebburtco Swimming Club was given. The hall was beautlfu'.ly decorated, and the Bbage was arranged as a drawing room where ping pong, oards, and other amu emsnts were provide! for thoße wf-p were inclined thab way. The music, which was excellent, woa supplied by Misa R;chatdaon and Mr Cullen, assisted by some of the guoat?, and refreshments were p- vided by Mr Mad.'co, which is a guarantee that nothing was wanting. Danoiog was kept up to a pretty late hour.

FDNEBAi,-~The funeral of the late Mr Samuel Burnard, which took plsce yesterday afternoon, was very largely attended, amongst those present being friends from Ghristchurcb, Lyfctelton, Garaldine Bakai», Dunedin, and elsewhere. A great many beautiful weaths had besn placed on the ooffin, forwarded by fche following:—The Ashburton Batuhere, Dr and Mra Tievor, Meaera R Henry, Silccck, UndriH, W O Page, Andrew Orr, Sbrange, Karr, T Hancox, Johnsrn, Tilly, Carter, Ohapmfta, and Fowke, Misa Denb, Mra Pitt, Miss Birrefct), Miss O*ldicoti), Miss Lewis, Misa Page, Mr and Miss Fullarbou, Mr and Mrs Griffon, Mr and Mra Oox, Mrs Lloyd, Mr »nd Mra R j? Lewis, Mrs Grant, Mrs Dona, Mrs Donovan, Mr and Mrs Baaoh, Mr and Mra F Lewie, Mrs Bennett', and many o&here. The service ati the grave was conducted by the Rev T A Meyers*

Child Slavery—Ab a meeting of fche Taranakl Education Board yesterday, state ments in certain papers relating to the existence of white slavery to Taranaki were brought up. The following resolution was passed unanimously: — ' That the Board notbea with regret! the circulation by some papers, notably the Wellington Pest, of articles entitled' Child Slavery in connection with the Dairy Industry, 1 thab such articles are mislsadlng am? untrm, and tend to cast a serious rtflaefeion on a large number of the bast cUas of sf tilers, whose children attend ing sohoois ia our district compare f*vour ably, mentally and physically with those of any other proviice, as evidenced by the inspector's annml report and the individual experience and observation of members*'

A Novelty—The Khaki bicyale ia now being fitted with tho two-speed gear hub, whioh not only gives free wheel, but haa the additional advantage of the rider bo change his gaar ab will from a low bo a higher gear whilst riding, and can be in spested at) Bast and Towna's, Sauaders' Buildings,

Any of our readers requiring a lamp of any description Bhould pay Messrs Fletcher Bros establishment a visit, as they have just opened up an immense shipment of lampa of all klods, which they have marked a!) the loweat payable prices. Their window display will give you aa Idea of the large stock they Carry

A Display in Lamps—The finest display of Cycling Latnpa In Ashburton is at Messrs Gates, Lowry, and Go's, Burnett Street. This fi>m have now opened up their new stock of Lamps, Oils, Carbide, etc. which will be sold at exactly the same prices as their Chrlstchuroh house.

The Latest Consignment. —I have just landed ft shipment of Rudge-Whitworth bicycles, also all cycle requirements for the winter, including the It-test stylos of gaß, oil, and candle lamps; also Bluemel's and Hallahone mudguards. Inspection invited. —R. D. Johnston, Burnett street, Aah burton*

Weather Fobeoast — Captain Fdwin wiroß: — Moderate winds from between

south and east and north east; glass rise; frost tonight.

Box PiiitAß—The Postal Department has placed a receiving box at) the Burnett Street entrance to the Arcade, and It will be cleared at 10,15 a m and 6 pm:

Madame Dolqkks—Madame Dolores ( -Drebell!) has written to Mr Horace Gatea to ascertain whether sufficient Inducement woold offdf for her paying a vteit to Ashburton nexb week. We understand Mr Gates Is hopeful that wa may be able to arrange to have this celebrated vocalist for one evening iv Ai-hburton.

Botchers' Ball—The annual ball of the butchers of AshburOon will take place in the CHdfeilows' Hall on Thursday evening, May Bth. This Bx ure has always been a vary fruocesefu! one, and this year it la understood that a speoia! attempt will be made to eclipse a>l former tflbrte. Particular* are adver tised in this issue,

Hobtiodltctral SOCIETY—The meeting of thß Horticultural Society, which was oon« vened for last evening, lapsed, owing to the poor attendance. Those members of the Executive who were present), came to the determination that in view of the lack of lafcerest shown by members of the Society in Its affairs, they would—unless the a j arned meeting fixed for Wednesday 50f'h msb, ie satisfactorily attended—reoonv mend that the Sooiety be dissolved, and that the balance of funds in hand be given for some local purpose. Ib ie to be hoped that) the membeiß will endeavour to prevent the collapse of this useful Society.

Your Last Chakge-Absolutely the last chance you will have of getting a Violin, Bow, and Case for 35a. Accordion for 7s 6dL Music or Sougs for 3d a copy. Given away. Everything reduce i. —T El GUI, next McCallum, grocer, Tanored Street.

The Poultry Industry.

(By Our Special Reporter}

(Continued.) A few remarks on the hJnba given to your representative rag&rding the be9t way to honse poultry may bs interesting to breeders. If the poultry are to thrive properly, they must be well housed, and should be well sheltered from cold winds, and face the son. A house 10ft by sft will accommodate ten fowls, but the proper apace for each fowl is tea square feet of floor room. Mr Clark's broodery consists of a building 16ft wide by 30fo long. The roof is a plain one, running down from 6ft high at the back to 3ffc at the front. In further explanation of haw best to build a house, Mr Clark said that there should ba a walk which should be excavated from the ground to a depth of 2ft against the back of tha building and 3fb wide, in front of which the brooders are. This allows the fl.)or of the brooder to come on a level with the ground, which Is the floor of the brooder run A parti tlon ia run the v»ho3e length of the building, 6f from the back wall, and the mouth of the brooder is faced against this partition to allow fche chickens ingress and egress. Tha building is partitioned up into brooder runs sfc wide, and the chicks virtually come in and out at their leisure, ard are fed from the walk. Each brooder has a lamp underneath it, which supplies the warmth to keep the birds snug, aud the heat is gradually reduced as they mature, until four weeks eld, when they requite no heat at all. Each brooder run has an outdoor run 30ft by sft, where they run out on fine day*. As each pen Is emptied it is filled up with young chicks. Mr CUik haa about thirty chicks in each pen—well grown healthy birds, which are being fed up for export. Regarding the incubators and iheir management, Mt Clatk averred that this was a simple matter An incubator is a small half osllar, hail bouse, suuk 2ft in the ground and 4ft out. All the earth taken from the excavation ia banked up round the outside to get an even tempera* bare. The incubators are practically run all tha year round, and the sudden changes, never affect them in the least, I'cere is no trouble with them ; the machines often go from- morning till night and are never looked at. The machines are eelf regulating, aud the only work one has to do !s to watch the eggs and fill the lamps night and morn ing! A fre? the chicks are hatched, thej are left 24 hours to dry, and then taken out and put la the broodery. Referring to the question of markets, Mr Clark says that the London and South African markets are now estab' liehed beyond dispute, and many reliable firms are now advertising for poultry and giving good prices, therefore, 1b onls remains for those that are taking the poultry industry up to supply the demand. It ia always advisable to keep an eye on the local market. A private trade.is one of the besb outlets for surplus stock. People did nob mind paying for a really good article. A good article will always demand a good price, locally or anywhere, and when people realise this and give more attention to their poultry they will find that their poultry will psy. In giving advice regarding marketing eggs, Mr Clark says that eggs are marketed every week, and when eggs are selling at 5d and 6d in the local market ho pats all his eggs in pickle. Mr Clark, in touching upon the various diseases that attack poultry, says that with ordinary care and attention there should be no disease. For himself, he served his apprenticeship in a large poultry breeding establishment near Sydney, where the yards were swept out every day, the houses lime washed every week, and the whole surroundings tho picture of cleanliness. He did not think there were nnny fowlhousea kept like that in New Zealand. The fowls were housed there much better than human beings, and In a letter from the proprietor, after eleven years hard work, tha latter writes :■—" I cleared £1000 last year from the farm " ; so that it appears on the face of ib that cleanliness is essential to the of poultry raising. In treating roup, the most dreaded disease among poultry, Mr Clark said : -"I have cured roup In ths early stage in very valaable fowls by taking a small glaaß Byrlngo, fill once with clear whisky, and inject in passage from roof of month outward through the nostrils, This remedy applied two nights io succession may effect a cure or not, very much depends on how far the disease has gone. Many people haye written to me that they have cured roup in various way?. I maintain that reap in an advanced stage is nob curable. You may check ib when in its early stage and think you have effected a care, but it was i only a bad cold at the besb that you cured ; besides if you have effected a cure the bird is no good to you. You cannot breed from ib. The egg supply Is done, and the bird is only eating your profits away. I say ; Get the axe and bury the carcase in cases of roup. The following is a remedy I have received from poultry people who say they have effected a cure : • Give a dose of sulphur and charcoal, wash the head wifch chlorinated soda, and purify all drinking vessels with a wash of carbolic acid.'" Iq concluding his visit), your represen* tative was shown some excellent Pekln ducke, and 39a per pair was qnilse recently paid for a pair of these handsome bipods. Altogether thePetaluma Poultry Farm ia well worth a viaib of inspection by anyone contemplating going in for poultry breed" ing, and Mr Clark is at all times ready to receive visitors, whether as customers or on a tour" of inspection.

CABLE NEWS.

United Frees Association— By Eleotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

AN INDIAN POISONER

London, April 22

Rajih Parma has been deposed and confined for poiaoning his unelp, the late RajHih. Lord Ourzjn nominates a successor.

A NEW LONDON TRAMWAY

The Houso of Commons has agreed to tha London Oounty Council con structing a tramway along the Victorian Embankment. A ROYAL LEVEE King Edward held a numerously attended leree at; St, Jamas' Palace. The Prince of Wales, Prince Christian and the Duke of Argyll were present, and a nnmber of colonial visitors in London attended; Several colonial officers were presented to the King, A COLONIAL ADDRESS FOR THE KIKG. At the instigation of the Agents* General Mr Chamberlain consults the King as to his willingness to receive a colonial address at the Royal Albert Hall. It would afford a mass of colonial visitors an opportunity of seeing the King and Qaeen. THE MEMBER FOR WOOLWICH Colonel Hughes, member for Wool wich in the Souse of Commons, has retired owing to ill ne*lth. Lard Charles Bereeford is the Unionist candidate for the vacant Beat. 1 BLENDED BUTTER.' Mr Hanbury, presidents of the Board of Agriculture, has announced that batter regulations, as cabled on April 16fcb, fixing the standard of moisture at 16 per cents of water will be enforced on May 15tb. THE FRENCH ELECTIONS Paris April 22 The election campaign has commenced, and there is much excitement. The Radical and Republican manifesto advocates a two years' military service for all labourers, accident insurance, income tax, workmen's superannuation fund, and energetic defence of indivi dual liberty, General Mercier was stoned and hart at an election meeting at Fertenbermard RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN Et Petersburg^ April 22 Russia is watching Ishak Khan, ruler of Samarkand, to prevent the inroad of Afghanistan A CHATEAU DESTROYED Peasants destroyed the Duke of Mecklenburg's chateau at Poltava DISAFFECTED RUSSIANS Many provinces in the South of Moscow are in a state of turmoil THE CORN DUTIES. London, April 23 The Cobden Club has issued a manifesto in which the duties on grain and flour are made (he text of an attack on the Government policy. It is argued that the^duties are equivalent to £4,000,000 wrested fr©m consumers.

The corn trade members of the London Ohember of Commerce re solved that the true rates of duty should be threepence on wheat, four pence on flour, and twopence on offals,

In the House of Commons the corn and flour duties were carried by 283 votea to 197.

Sir M Hicks Beach agreed to the duty on cff*is being threepence.

DEATHS FROM SMALLPOX. There were forty-two deaths from smallpox in London last week,

THE ANTI-WAR LEAGUE

Professor Wood, of the Sydney University, and President of the New South "Wai s Anti-War League, in an article published in the Manchester Gnardian, states that a very greats minority in Australia are opposed to the war, chiefly consisting of Irish residents, the Labour party, shearers, md rouseabouts. He adds that racial uxiity and profound ignorance were the real causes of the war. The chief reasons of Australia's support is that \ the Colonies consider their help is a good investment, and a good advertise* incut. Few volunteers were inspired by self-sacrifice, but most by a shear love of adventure and a desire to escape the monotony of baoh life. ' THE SHIPPING COMBINE, Morgan's shipping combination registering the New York daily service, caused considerable alarm in Bdgiand, owing to many British vessels, in cluding twenty lately employed as transports, entering the combination controlled by American capitalists,

AFFAIRS IN CHINA Six bearera of documents signed by Kerok, the rebel leader, ordering the assassination of Manchu officials, have been arrested in Canton, AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

St Petersburg, April 23 The majority of the Finnish recruits having failed to appaar, an Imperial Russian rescript has been addressed to the Governor of Finland, granting delay, and threatening the abolition of the Finnish Constitution, in the event of farther evasion of the service.

The Cz»r, a*; the instance of M Pab yedonostzeff, Procurator General of the Holy Synod, refused to sign a Bill to modernise intermediate education and lessen the study of classical languages, M Vannoveky, Minister of Education, thereupon resigned.

Vannovsky had consistently en deavoured to remove grievances and we<*n students from the revolutionary movement. All classes, especially the students, regret bis resignation.

FIGHTING THE PHILIPPINES* New York April 23

A punitive expedition which was sent to Mindanao, in the Philippines, owing to the murder of two American soldiers, fought two engagements. A red flag was seen hoisted on a Mora village, indicating the Moroa' deter mination to renew the struggle. NEW ZEALAND FODDER IN NEW SOUTH WALES Melbourne, April 23 In the Federal House, in reply to a question as to whether he would allow New Zealand fodder to come into New South Wales Free, in order to save stook, whioh were suffering from the effects of the drought, Mr Kingston said the matter had the fall sympathy of the Government bat he was not aware whether he had the power to grant the request. He would reply tso-morrow,

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F. FERRIMAN FOE SALE, Oornof of Middle and Allen's Road, ALLENTON, IHAVfe received instructions to sell, bj private treaty, three blocks of land situated as above. Block 1, containing three acres, Block 2, containing throe acres* Bli.ok 3, containing four acres, one rood, twenty nine perches. On block 3 a well bcillt Boose ia erected, and a portion of the land has been kid out In gardens and orchard. An opportunity of securing sm^ll and wnvenient blocks of land soch as these ialdom offers, and aB my instructions are to f ffect an Immediate sale, intending purchasers will do well to call and obtain fall particulars of the properties and Inspect at once. Easy tenna of payment can be arranged, •nd the land will be sold in one or more Hooks*. P ITERRIMAN. FOB SALE, Corner of Graham and McMurdo Streela, Tinwald, I HAVE received instructions to Sail Lot 71 ou Piaa 91, eltnated as above, containing nearly acre, and upon which ia erected a vary Comfortable Dwelling House of; our rooms. The Property is almost withia i& otone'a throw of the Tinwald Eatlway, and its the owner is leavfog t>h» diatrica I have been instructed to effect a speedy sals i Foil particulars on application F FERRIMAN ~" FUB~BAUS. B. INVESTMENT SHARES. FOUR Shares In the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society ; Blab Issue. Paid rap to April, 1002. Price-£42. Apply F FERRIMAN FOR SALE I Clarke Street sod Allen's Road, Attentions I AM instructed to sell that very desir able reaideuoo containing 6 rooms, p autry and porch, together with one acre and ien perches of kod situated &s above. The property ia for immediate sale, and afc the price asked should command a ready ink. Fall particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land afid Estate Agent Havelook Street. EOR INVESTMENT I HAVE for Immediate Investment the sum of £14,000 on first mortgage of rural lands, at 4i per cent, Id oums to Quit borrower*. F FBRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent), Aahbartoa FOB SALE I HAVE received instructions from Mrs Bardley, Seer, to sell her prcparU front jog ou the East Belo Qod Eton Street. oomprißn.3 one acre and forty perches of land, apon which is erected dwelling house flontdSuing Dining room 18 x 16, Hiding Room, 4 Bed room c, Bathroom. Kitchen and Beallery ; two stalled Hub's and FowlhoU9>. The propar'y ie we'l purpled wiMi water from a wiKticcill »ud tvn 1?, Fart of the lund ia Itid'oab i> girdun and orchard. Full particulars on app'ioatlon to F FISRRUUN Laod aflr! Estate Age'n^, Havelock Jitreei



BUSiNKSS NOTICES IT V ILL PAY YOU To Try Our HoDONALD Sc CO. Taij.obs J^__ - • WATEBPEOOFS riIHE Largest Stock of Water -1 proofs in tho newest ahtpes, Now Opened RAINPROOF TWEED CHESTERFIELDS 42s 6d and 58) 6d BLUE TWEED CHISTERFIELDS, 30s GREY TWEED CHESTEREIELD3 30a FAWN TNbETt CHESTERFIELDS 42a-6d WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE A Very Large Selection of Water proof Patterns to select from aHE NEW ZISAL&NO CLOTHING FAOTOhY F. H. BECKINGSALB, Manager SigbTclasc t globing. ~\ET%- H*vc ja-^fc opened, ex s. s. f f * Paparoa,' a larga bhipment of 'KBW WINTER GOODB, comprieinß a fine assortmenr, of * tip to elite' Snitings in Worsted?, Vienna?, Cheviots, Moltons, Baavera, Rea Irl-h Frlfzs Kninproof Uvercoatinga, F,mcy Vesting^, &c |M^ > We undertake to execute all orders cutroßted to ue to (he &atief*ction of oar olienta, and at prices which will compare favourably with thesacf any of the loading Chriutchurch firms for eqasl qaali y. or fi% style, and workmanship. Also, Ladles' Tailor-made Costumes, Jackets, Habile, &c, in the latest styles. <jBAIGHEAD"i".BBhRYMAK The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. Ashburtcn. Shoold other remenftes fail you can a?w«ysdfpei!donTU^t-lOURA. All who have tried is say lhe same. fciaoke Kew Yemw j



JUST ARRIVED—New Blouse Flancel eftes 4s 9d dt z?d, 51 a yurrl, worth 7^-1 j D W D.-efs Serges Is 3J, 1* 61, 1* 9 I ; Fancy Tweed Dresses from 6s 6d; special line Women's Black Ribbed Hose la a p»ir. R bb-d Wool Singlets, full s'z; Is. worth Is 91; Wool Shawla la lid, 2* lid, 4* 6d to 101 6d eaoh , AT GIBBARD'S HARD 2 BBAT-Heavy Reveraibla Car pat, yard wide, la <\ y»rd ; 0.1 back 3or dered Floorclothp, yard wide, la 3d, 2yds wide dilo, fr'm 2n 5' ; Special Line Tftpea fry Hearth Ruga 5* lid to c ear. Real VelYHt Pi!e Axminßter do, dp, 7s lid ; Orepe Ctth Ore^cnnes, from 4^3; Double width Rtverciblo do, from f£ !; L^ce Curtains, fine selection, tip tcp vaiue Is 9J to 13 6d AT GIBBARD'B



BUSINESS NOTICES «___, .' BAIL UP! It was a common enough expression in Australia one tince, and the victim was generally one of those folks who never look where they are going. O*ution ia at all tiro a the evidence of wisdom, and in no particular should it be shown than in choosing one's TEA. You can get all kinda of Tea in 4ustraHa ; doubtless you oan get many of them where this journal circulate, and caution, therefore, ia absolutely necessary. J The fineatj purasfc, most reliable Tea cornea from Oeylon, not China or India, and experts of the Tea»room, no leas than those of the household, agree that Mj^T^^^^m^i IS FAR AND AWAY TBE BEST / flB&"^ n^Yf^XeJ^Z^? CEYLON THAT IS GROWN. NIRVANA TBA ia picked and packed under British supervision. Each pound or half pound is put np in lead in Colombo, the capital of Oeylon, and i hi* bpinja; soldered, the package is made air tight »nd the contents preserved from deterioration, SOLRAGENT- J. T COOCH, Ashburtan. BUY FROM ALCORIS'S KAIAPOI BLANKETS. SEE SPECIAL OFPEE. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. JUST LANDED.—SingIe and Doable Barrel Breech Loading.- A real Good S.B. at 45a. D.B. from 65? upwards. AMBCUISITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley'a Universal and Blue. Nobol's Billistite, Smokeless, NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL. ! Powder, Sho% Caps, Loading Implements, Gan Oases, Gleaning Rods, &c. LAMPB, AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Room from 27a 6d to 55s ; Table from 2a 6d to 30a; Call and inspect the " New Miller." — Hand Lampß from la. L&MP GLASSES AND WIOKS OF ALL KINDS. OAKPENTER'B TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Eeduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapen in Ashbnrton. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES.' G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, OABPETS, RUGS, Etc., AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. UKHEWMMi 0 , «HMMHMC T¥TB HAVE fast purchased a very Choice Assortment of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES in Hearth Rugs, Carpets, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in tba latest designs and colours, The above are to be sold at prices much below the usual Oath prices. Passage Mats from Is each. Hearth Rugs from 2a 6d, 3s 6d, and so on, We are now showing JSEW BEDSTEADS (jasfc opened ap) direct from the Birmingham Factories, the latest in Iron and Brass Steads. BEDDiKG and FURNITUBE of all kinds in Stock and made on the Premises. Old Farntture Repaired and Renovated equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Seta, Silverware, Lamps, Vases, *i & Fancy Gooda, Perambulators and Go-Carts, Wickar and Fancy Chairs, SEWING MACHINES-Tbe Beet at lowest prices, (The famous 'Anchor.' T. 11. UN DRILL & CO., FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, TANORBD STREET (Established 188S



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I JUST ARRIVED—TwiIIed Striped Fian f nalettei? from 4|l, Twilled Pink do, 4£d, 6(f, upwards jFlanellefcte Embroideries, 2£d, 3i, 3|l to 6i a yard. Colonial Fiannelß f com I 10|d j White Blankets 8j lid upwards ; , White H C Quilts from 3a lid, double bed »'z-; Maroella ditto, 4* lid; White Satin Finish, do, 9a 6d to 15s 6d, Albambra do, It lid upwards AT GIBBARD'S HARD 2 BEAI'-Boys' Navy Serge Msa o 1 War Cape Is, Superior Velvet do, 2s ; Reversible Silk Derby Ties 6d s 9d,ls • Men'a Strong Woiklog Shirta, 2a 6d; Oalonial Ribbed Wool Pants 3a lid, Extra heavy do 4a 61 ; Colonial Ur.derilw)nelß 2s lid, Good knitted box, Is ; Samaon Braces, Is ; Men'a Suits (Good heavy line} 2lßjCrd Trousers, 4i lid ; Moles, 5s 6d ; Boys' Navy Sailor Sultm 4a lid ; Tweed do from 6i lid AT GIBBARD'S



Hundreds of other SPECIAL LINES which cannot be quoted in the limited space at command.—lnspection Invited. E. G I "ETTA R D, <gr BEADY MONEY DRAPER, Jgg TANORED STREET (opposite Arcade), Aahbarton HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBSKS, I&OKMQNGSBS, AND TINSMITH Our Ssßgon's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la to Hand ; and Our GUNSMITHtNG, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is In Lhe Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried oub on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed Wo hod a large etock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FOKOE and LIFT I'UMPd, BINKS. LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Speoialty SPOUTING, RIDGI&G, and all claeses of Tin and Iron Goods Manufaotured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydrahlic Rams, Wiodnriilla and Water Wheels fixed and supplied, A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all o'aaaea of Plumbing woik in any part of the county. Tel e P w 32 HARDLEY BROS. *a B°*B2 PLUMBERS and SANiTARY ENGINEERS, EAST STRKET J. W I LBON DIRECT IMPORTER OP ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 8> t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in all its BraDobes, for Town and Country. I Have a Well Assorted Stock of MIXED PAINTS ' In]., Large er Small Quantities; also I Paiob Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Hcrim Window Gla<s Fancy GUbs 1 Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits ! Artists' Material ! Beautiful MIRROR GL&SS In large eheets, oan.ba out to any eissa j



H. ORES HAM, SUKGEON & MEOHANIOAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he will oommeoce practice in rooms oext to Me Watson, Solicitor, about) M&y Ist. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain oiowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. Aii work guarantied. Hours of Attendance—9 a.m,—s p.m. 16 i



iC&N GAIN NOTHING Merit ia the only test. Iropey's May Apple cau gain nothing except by marlt, aad it is to Indues you to test its merits as a remedy for indigestion, constipation, biliousness' pnd liver and kidney troubles that these linea are written. Inapey's M*y Apple is an ideal family medicine, extracted from the storehouse of Nature, Ib is a herbal compound, discovered after many years of research and experiment. Impey's May Apple gently moves the bowels and relieves the stomach of all foetid obstructions. Ifc does not gripe or cause any distressing weaknesses if taken j in aperient doeea. Impey's May Applets pleasant to take, and is absolutely safe and reliable. Chemists and stores, 2s 6d, STAN DISH AND PREECE. Photographers u«<?er the Royal patronage of the l'rinee and Prißoeee of Walee. Studio , High Street, Ohrietchuroh. 4 192 Smoke New Venm



Holms Ottolhs— The display of Hollia cycles now on view at John Ore & Oo'a is well worthy of inspection by ail cycling enthus" iaste. These machines are made from genuine BS.A parka by the celebrated gunmskers, I. HollU & Sods, Birmingham, which should be Bufficienb guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have Been are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollia bicyole has bean moat rigidly maintained. TTJSSICURA. cures Ooaghsof Lone; Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Pfhe, 2s 6d ; obtainable everywhere. SajQ&e New Veaa»



LOVING AND SUFFERING Woman mast love ; it is her nature. She achieves her highest happiness in marriage ; bat too often lave has proved to be Death's decoy. All around us we ccc numbers of bright bonny girls of our acquaintance who've married and wrecked their lives. Poor health shattered the once robust constitution. There Is no strength left for houaehold duties, no nerves for social pleasures. Weak nervous women should take Wilton's Bovoferrum (Beef arid Iron). For every form of weakness and physical decline It fa a restorative of inestimable value. It builds up the system. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, 28 6d. Sraoko New Venae



Smoke Now Venus Wade's Worm Worriers -the Wonderful Worm Worriers—-area safe and^aura reraadj, ki Is feoxas j aold everywhere