EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July,

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. TUESDAY, July 22. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Eotomahana, at 6 p.m. FRIDAY, July 25. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney July 30th), and South Africa, per Warrimoo, at 10.30 a.m. ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS. On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at 6 p.m., and thq pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Railway time-table.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, July 21

During the week ended to-day, returns have been reported from 73 dredges, the total gold yield being: 2634 ounces 2dwt 15grs, or an average of 360z per dredge. Additional returns—Coal Creek Flat 2Soz, Waikaka United 270z, Monte Christo 230z, Upper Waipori 240z, Evans Flat 19oz 7dwt, Happy Valley 19oz, Reliance 18oz 14dwt, Champion 16oz, Island Block 14oz 3dwt, Golden Glen 2oz Isdwt.

Dunedin, July 22

To-day's sales—Alpine Consols two parcels at 19s ; Gibston, three parcels at 2s; Monte Christo, 17s 9d, 18s; Rise and Shine 26s 4£d, 26a 3d; Unity 16s 3d, 16s.

Commercial.

London Markets.

London, July 20

Frozen mutton —All New Zealand sorts have advanced by l-16d. Lamb is un changed, Eiver Plate muttons are un changed. New Zealand beef, 1801b to 2201b per quarter, fair average quality ox, fores 2ld, hind s|d .

At yesterday's wool sale, there was a moderate selection, but a splendid sale, with good competition. All classes are un changed. The Agolopa clip sold at 4sd, the Gear clip at s^d, the Ben Ohau clip at 91d, and the Hall clip at Hid. Up to date, 134,668 bales have been catalogued, and 122,022 bales sold.

THE SYDNEY SHEEP SALES.

Sydney, July 21

At the fat sheep sales the supply was below requirements. Prices were slightly in advance of the previous sale. Prime wethers 22s 6d to 31s 9d; 685, on behalf of New Zealand agents, ranged from 21s 6d to 275.

Ashburton Grain Market.

I The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on July 21st, 902: Wheat- Tuscan ... 3s 91d to 3s lOd Pearl 3s 9d to 3s 9£d Hunters 3s 9d to 3s 9|d Oats—Duns ... ... 2s4d „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 4d „ Canadians ... 2s 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s 6d to 6s „ Partridge ... 4s Chaff Good oatsheaf ... 70s to 75s Grass seed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers oa trucks at Ashburton.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

At the Ashburton Yards to-day there was a small attendance and the entries were also small. The sale dragged throughout. The cattle pens were better filled in pro portion than the sheep pens. Following are some of the prices -. — Cattle.—Fat heifers, M 10s to £5 2a 6d; steers, £A 5s to JB7 17s 6d. Cows, M 15s to £o 12s 6d. One vealer, 20s. Store Cattle.—.£3los to .£6los. Dairy cows from £2 17s 6d to £5 10s.

Sheep.—Fat Sheep: Merinos 6s 3d to 7s 9d; merino wethers, 8s 3d; crossbred ewes, 9s 2d to 12s 2d ; crossbred wethers, 16s 7d to 16s 9d; forward two-tooths, 14s 6d to 15s 9d. Store Sheep.—Hoggets, 8s 2d to 10fc 9d; crossbred ewes, 8s 2d; merino ewes, 5s 3d to 7s; merino wethers, 5s 6d. Pigs.—Weaners, 7s 6d.

DEATH.

Teevurza. —On July 21, at the residence of Wm. T. Corbett, Ashburton, Francis Isaac (Frank), sixth son of Thomas and Sophia Trevurza, of Wakanut; after a skorfc and painful illness. Aged 31 year 3.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1902.

In our l*sfc article we dealt with the pro posal in the neiy Electoral Bill (Sir Joseph Ward's) for & second bajlot, in all cases where a candidate for a seat is the Ho&se of Re presentatives may fail to secure an ab3olut# majority of all the votes polled at a# election. We shall now briefly explain the provisions of Mr MclSTab's Absolute Majority Vote BUI, which, as he stated in moyjng fch© second reading, meant no alteration in the principle governing our electoral system, but was intended to reduce to practice tha theory of that system, which ig that the successful candidate shall be the choice of a majority of the electors voting. Under existing conditions, when there are a num ber of candidates, it is of ten found that one iffi},y secure a majority, who could not have $chig go in a straight out contest with a jsingto r a^ojatent. Sometimes candidates themselves ,bV,%e^r friends show a correct appreciation of fell© position before the polling day, and by withdrawing^ ,avoid in flicting such an injustice on th'e'^K&Ss&t uency as we have pointed out. But in a general way few 4 men—more especially amongst would be legislators—have the gift of seeing themselves as others see them, a fafit ,o£ »'hieh the polling records after a general election afford conclusive and amusing evidence/ Mr McNab's system, the' 1 electors'- 'thei4ia6j7.cs deter mine which candidates shall be's^t &sids. The method of floing this is ai' follows, Theelectqr marks his ballot paper 1 a'4'at pcecent, leaving on }t only the name of the caudid^fc©/or whom he may wish to Vote. He then .sa<S6s the other' names that has struekinifc tijg figures 1.2. ot &to ghow the order in whjich he e^mates Jf, whe,n %c votes a,re cpunted/tjhe Jtiigi^^ji caaijifete on tb,e .poll ;is found not to have secured a» '^bAol^te maj^ty qf ,<j^p vo.^es' polled—which would be one more t;Jia,n ha'^f of the whole—a second count £d&es "place, the votes for the lowest candidate go the poll being distributed amongst the others according to the preferential figures on the ballot papers. This process is repeated un til one candidate is shown to have received

a majority of the total votes polled. An example may be given to show how this would work out. Let us suppose that Brown, Jones, Smith and Robinson contested the Ashburton seat, •and the first count of the ballot papers re sults as follows:—

Brown ... ... 1,000 Jones ... . ... 900 Smith ... ... 800 Robinson ... ... 500 Brown has not got an absolute majority of the votes polled, which would be 1601, so a seaond count is necessary. The Returning Officer leaves out Robinson's name in his fresh list, but adds to the votes of the others those that had been given to him. One of his ballot papers might be marked thus: —

Brown (Cancelled) ... 3 Jones (Cancelled) ... 1 Smith (Cancelled) ... 2 So that Robinson's vote would go to Jones, and when all Robinson's votes have been distributed in this manner, the second count might result in 100 votes going to Brown, 250 to Jones, and 150 t© Smith. The poll showing:

Jones ... ... 1,150 Brown ... ... 1,100 Smith ... ... 950 But Jones has not an absolute majority either, and another recount takes place with Smith out. In this case it may happen that the supporters of Smith generally pre fer Jones, and supposing he only gets 500 out of the 950, he would secure an absolute majority and be elected, He would in fact be elected if he only obtained 1601 votea in the final count, for that, as we have shown would be an absolute majority, and although only of one, it would be a certain majority; and that is the theoretical principle regulating our present system of Parliamentary elec tion. This scheme of Mr McNab's is a very simple one, and as we pointed out in our last article, it would cost very little more to carry out than the system now in vogue, which frequently forces upon a constituency a Parliamentary representative who is not the cheice of the majority of the electors. We hope Mr McNab's Bill will meet with favorable consideration in the House. It proposes a logical solution of a difficulty which has long been in the way of proper representation of the people—the needless waste of votes that occurs at most elections where there are several candi dates.

Local and General.

Cable and interprovincial News will be found on the fourth page to-day.

Frisco Mail —A telegram from Auck land states that the Sonoma with the Frisco mail arrived about 4 p.m. yesterday. Her cargo included 2972 sacks, 1715 half sacks, and 458 quarter sacks of flour.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires to-day as follows: Moderate winds from between south and east and north east ; glass rise; frost to-night.

Boy Escapees. — Six Stoke industria* school boys escaped from the Institution on Sunday, says a Nelson Pres3 Association telegram, and are still at large. The management refuse to give any details, but the police have been communicated with and a search begun.

The Old Men's Home.—The Charitable Aid Board has decided to light the newly erected Old Men's Home with acetylene gas. The contract has been entrusted to the New Zealand Acetylene Gas Lighting Company, of Dunedin, whose installations to date have been very successful.

Lowclifje Bachelors' .ball. — The annual ball of the Lowcliffe bachelors was held in the Hinds schoolroom on Friday night. There were about 50 couples present, including two drag loads from Ashburton. The music was supplied by Terris's Band, and the refreshments under the management of Mrs J. Tait gave every satisfaction, and dancing was kept going until 3.30. The rooms were nicely decora ted, and everyone seemed to spend a most enjoyable night.

Kyle.—On Saturday evening the Kyle Mutual Improvement Association held its weekly meeting, when Mr Geo. Watson delivered his essay on " Physical Culture," which received a very favourable criticism. Mr M. McAnulty also gave a very amusing reading entitled "The tliree wishes." " Hat subjects," then became the order of the evening and proved both instructive and entertaining. Next Saturday the debate will be on " Prohibition," and a lively time is anticipated, i vote of thanks to the Chairman (Mr W. Mulligan) and Secretary (Miss L. Dolan) brought a very enjoyable meeting to a close.

Sales of Thresh ing Plants and Prop erties—Mr F. Ferriman reports the follow ing sale of threshing plants —on account of Messrs Mclntyre Bros, to Messrs Wat kins 8r03., and on account of Mr W, Aston, to Messrs Bennison Bros. Also properties on. account of the owner at Winslow, 229 acres 2 roods 6 perches to Mr John Osborne; and on account of the Owner, part of lot 44 D. P. 670, containing 2 roods 15 perches, to Mrs C. Good.

A. Prudent Traveller.- Mr Schwiegers hausen, the travelling cyclist, informed a representative of this paper, that he had made a point of dieting himself as far as possible since he undertook his present task. He did not smoke, and carefully refrained from indulging in any of the stimulants which the inhabitants of the countries he passed through—both civilised and savage—frequently pressed upon him. He considered it necessary to be very ab stemious in everything.

Matfield.—Our Mayfield correspondent writes:—"Jack Frost" has reigned supreme for about three weeks now, and unless a thaw sets, in, ploughing will soon be at a stand still as is already the case nearer the hills and on the downs. The days are warm and bright, making one feel that spring is coming early this year, but the weather is too good to last. The roads are dry and dusty as in summer in many places but under shelter of plantations and high fences they are frozen hard, and have been all fcbis month. —Early lamb 3 have alrsady appeared on s©v,eral farms about Mayfield and Anama.

Flour Millers' Association, — The agreement at present in force between the several millers comprisingthe Flour-milling Association expires early next year, and it js understood that already a project for reorganisation is imder consideration. The proposal whi|ch, we (Understand, $ias alrea,ay been placed bef br,e t^e Association, is somfc thing after ffchis vM^/ The whole of the associated njill prop-erfcies^ §ifter bping valued by an outside exper^ shajLl h® pooled, and dsbentures issued according tp fcbe yaljje of the several holdings. The besfc equipped and most centrally situated mills shall tfren ba worked full time, aud provide an output guffi^ept fpr tjheoQlc?ny'§ requirements, all the other milU *wos closed down and improved and rje.-op.ene4 as requirements increase. It is claimed that by the adoption of this method the saving in working expenses would be very great; that the consumer would benefit both as regards the reduced cost and improved quality of the flour; whilst the flour milling industry would be placed on a sound financial footing.

The New Home—Arrangements ate now in full progress for the opening of the new Old Men's Home, which is expected to take place at the time of the Coronation. Mr Morrissey, the master, has received instruc tion to push things forward so that the Home can be opened about the time.

The Military Bali,. — The Ashburton Guards' annual ball, which takes place to morrow evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, promises to be an unbounded success. The Committee were hard at work yesterday, erecting the decorations, etc., which are exceedingly unique in design and effect. The Guards are to be complimented on securing the services of Scrivenor's Band, and the catering in the hands of Mr H. P. Madden, should be sufficient guarantee. Tbe ball is under the patronage of the staff officers? of the district, and all volunteers and returned troopers are permitted to wear uniform on this occasion.

Mount Egmont Threatening.— For somo months past (writes a Taranaki cor respondent of the " Wairarapa Times " i we have at long intervals heard a prolonged rumbling noise, commencing londand grad ually decreasing in volume until it dies away. It has a muffled sound, and suggests a subterranean explosion. Very little noiice was taken of the occurrence until Jast Friday, when it was exceedingly loud much more so than dn previous occasions, and was sufficiently startling to give rise to wonderment. We are anxious to know whether Egmont is preparing to treat us to a second edition of the Martinique disaster.

Flemington Presbyterian Chubch.— A congregational meeting was held in the Flemington Church last night. There was a good attendance. The Rev. G. B. Inglis presided, and explained the object of the meeting. It was unanimously agreed that the congregation was prepared to call a minister, and on the motion of Mr Hellem, seconded by Mr Gilmour, it was agreed to request the Presbytery of Christchurch to moderate in a call to the Rev. J. Crawford Paterson, M.A. Mr Inglis congratulated the congregation on the heartiness and unanimity now manifested, and read testi monials from Dr Stalker, of Glasgow, and Mr Kennedy, of Perth, in favour of Mr Paterson, The Presbytery meets on the second Tuesday of August, and^noticehas to be given on two Sundays that the Pres bytery is to meet with the people, so that it will be the end of August before any other step can be taken. We may hope to see Mr Paterson settled at Flemington early in September.

A Large Steamer.—According to news by the Snn Franciscb mail, which arrived at Auckland yesterday, the largest steam freighter that ever entered the port of San Francisco is the Shawmut, Captain Smith, which arrived there on June 28th, from Philadelphia. She is the sister ship of the Tremont, now on her way here from the same place. Both vessels were built at Newport News, for the'new line soon to be established between Puget Sound, China, and Japan, and the Siberian coast. The Shawmut's net tonnage is 6197, which gives her a carrying capacity of something in the neighbourhood of 18,000 tons. It will cost her 4895 dollars a day for wharfage, and the records of the Harbour Commissson fail to show anything approaching this amount ever paid by one vessel. The vessel has twin screws, and she can traveL at the rate of twelvb knots. The passage from Philadelphia to San Francisco took 57 days,

News in Brief.

It is understood that an effort is to be made by some members of the Dunedin City Council to bring about a reduction in the price of gas.

There is a prevalance of influenza among horses in the Masterton district, and in some cases the infection has assumed a somewhat virulent form.

The Timaru Borough Council last night decided to raise a loan of £10,000 for kerb ing and channelling 1, and engage an expert to report on the feasibility and cost of an underground system of drainage for the town.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Christchttrch, July 21

The Mayor of Christchurch has tele graphed to the Acting-Premier and the Mayors of other large centres, suggesting that the Coronation celebration throughout the colony should be 'held on Monday, August 11 th, instead of Saturday, the 9th, as the latter is an inconvenient day. He points out that in any ease New Zealand will not hold celebrations when the cere mony is taking place.

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright.

LORD SALISBURY'S GUESTS London, July 21 I Apart. from the country visitors, six special trains conveyed Lord Salisbury's London guests to Hatfield, for the Garden Fete. They included many leading repre sentatives of Parliament, the public ser vices, the Church, Science, Art, and Litera ture." DEATH OF A MILLIONAIRE. New York, July 2J. John William Mackay, the millionaire, is dead, aged seventy-one, He was President of a Commercial Cable Company and one of the owners of the Eonanza mine, A DISASTROUS FIRE, A great fire at Guayaquil, Ecuador, de stroyed the railway station, customs houses, and ninety blocks of buildings in the principal streets. The damage is five million dollars. Many fatalities occurred. THE MURDER OF A CONSTABLE. Sydney, July 21 A reward of dB2OO is offered for the capture of the murderers of Guilfoyle. Both are well-known to the police. It is supposed i they are lying low in Sydney.

The King's Illness.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

JLondon, July 19 The King reviews the Indian troops early after the Coronation. The Coronation naval r,eview will be held .on' August IQth.' 1' The King's progress surprises even his physicians. His wound h&s nearly healed. King Leopold, while yachting qn the Sojenjb, yisjted jth'e RoyaJ pat^enjt.

LABOUR ON THE RAND.

United Press Association—By Electpifi Telegraph—Copyright,

London, July 21

■ The Johannesburg correspondent of " The Times " says the scarcity of native labour is keenly felt. The employment of unskilled white labour for surface work at the mines at five shillings a day and food may possibly become permanent, if the employers are able to separate the whites and blacks. The effort they are making prove that this i'g cheaper than native labour, on account of the reliability of tih® whites.

THE WEST INDIAN ERUP TIONS.

United Press Association—By Electric ■ Telegraph—Copyright

Uew Yokk', July 21

The damage caused by the Martinique disaster ia officially estimated at 'eight mil lion sterling. ' ' ' The saddle between the craters of the Soufriere'in Sf Vincent; collapsed, blocking the jbhrdafe of the volcano. The imprisoned gas steatli'^ailisigd a number of subter ranean expldsiofis and '' earthquakes, and panic ensued. Bjj'&jn^ss' i§' susperidjsid in Kingstown, ' ' .'

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Councillors Alcorn, Davis, Jones, Eeid, Davison and Clark. Apologies were received for the absence of Crs. Willis, Andrews and Timniins. mayor's statement. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the Bank to be .£2090 13s 9d, and amounts received from all sources since last meeting £110 12s 6d.

CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as under:—

From County Council, asking for pay ment of the Borough Council's share of the maintenance of the Traffic Bridge.—Ee ceived, and the amount ordered to be paid. From Mr J. W. Timinins, re gas fittings. —Eeceived.

From Hampstead Town Board, stating that it could not bear half cost of forming North East Belt.— Eeceived.

From General Post Office, acknowledging the Council's share of the estimated cost of the town clock, and stating that the matter had been referred to the Public Works Department, which would communicate with the Council direct.—Eeceived.

From the Audit Department, forwarding balance sheet for the past year, duly certi fied.—Eeceived. Ifc was decided that the next be a special meeting for the adoption of the balance Bheet.

From the Ashburton County Brass Band, asking for the patronage of the Council at their concert on the 30th inst. —Eeceived, and the patronage of the Council was granted. | LIGHTING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. 1. New Lamp.—Your Committee have asked the Gas Company, in the event of the Council deciding to place a street lamp at the corner of Havelock and Grigg streets, whether they will be prepared to extend the gas mains for the purpose of lighting this lump on the same terms as the other street lamps within the borough. The Gas Company have agreed to do so, and your Committee recommend that the lamp be erected.

2. Eepairs to Incandescent Burners. — With respect to the amounts charged by the Gas Company for the half cost of repairing the last number of street lamps fitted with incandescent burners, your Committee requested the Chairman to make enquiries into the matter, and he has obtained a return from the Manager shew ing the items of repairs for the last three months. The return is attached hereto for the Council's information. The Committee have asked the Gas Company to report in future all breakages of chimneys, mantles, and stems to the Town Clerk.

Cr Davis moved that the report be re ceived.

The motion was seconded by Cr Jones, and carried.

The report as a whole was adopted, WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

The Works Committee reported as fol lows—

1. Dray. -Your Committee beg to recom mend that a new dray be purchased, and prices have been obtained from the local makers for the same, which will be laid before you this evening. 2. Streets.—The Works Committee have decided to obtain, if possible, a trial of one of the Road Grading Machines from one of the Eoad Boards for the purpose of taking grass off the sides of the streets. 3. Culverts. —Your Committee have de cided to use in future V.D.L. timber in place of black birch, for the sides and tops of the street culverts.

The report was received. The report as a whole was adopted on the motion of Cr, Davison. inspector's report. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that all notices had been complied with. The milk carts were all clean, Several persons were reported for riding bicycles on the footpaths. Cr Alcorn said lie did not think action should be taken against persons riding bicycles on the footpaths in WakanuiKoad. The road was not fit to ride on. The report was received, and the Inspec tor was instructed to proceed against offenders against the by-laws. foreman's kkport. - The Foreman of Works reported that the ! labour gang had been engaged during the fortnight in general maintenance works. SOMERSET HOARDING.

Cr Jones asked if the motion passed last meeting re the hoarding at the Somerset Hotel allowed the contractors to cart material across the East street footpath, and take water from the channel in that street.

The Mayor said the channel in East street was excluded from the hoarding..

Cr Davison doubted if they could stop the contractors fr«m discharging bricks across the East street footpath. He would see the contractors about the water ques tion.

NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr Reid moved, according to notice, that billiard saloons be brought under the con trol of the Council. Commissioner Tun? bridge's annual report complained that the Municipal Corporations Act did not assist the police. Hethonght they should give the police every assistance in their power. He hoped the matter would be gonsidered by the By-Laws Committee. Cr Davis seconded the motion. He knew what these rooms were. The police had control of hotel billiard rooms, but not of private ones, The Mayor said Cr Eejd deserved the thanks of the Council for bringing fchis^ matter forward. It was a proper matter for the Council to deal with, and shpuld hay§ been attended to lpng ago. He thought common lodging hpuses should come under the same category, and be propprly licensed. Cr Jones heartily endorsed the opinions of the previous speakers. I Cr Beid amended his motion in order tfl | include boarding hpuses; The motion, as amended, was carried- PJ&AV.

1 Tenders for the construction of a new dray were opened, and that of Mr H. Childs for ,£l7 18s accepted. TENDERS FOR POBMATION Tenders for the formation of the N.E. Belt and William and Dobson Streets were opened, and the lowest were accepted. RESERVE 1592 It was resolved that the lease of reservo 1592 be offered Ly auction by Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited. CORONATION HOLIDAYS It was decided to give the office staff three days holiday ait the Coronation. CHARITABLE AID BOARD

The Mayor under the notice of theCouncilthe question of the representation of the Borough on the Charitable Aid Board. He tabled I;he fPllowing motion :— •• That, this Council desires to "brijig under the notice of ihe Minister the"" present unsatisfactory state of the law respecting the representation of the Borough on the Charitable Aid Board," and requests' that the Act be so amended as to do away with the present anomaly, wheyeby the Borough is at present unrepresented on fiie Board, an<l that a cppy of thjs resolution be forwarded to the member for the d.istrietj and that he be asked to use any effort to have the anomaly removed," Cr. Alcorn seconded the motion,

Cr. Jones supported the motion. He thought the Mayor's resolution did not go far enough. Cr. Eeid felt very strongly on this subject. He had gone thoroughly into the matter, and wjs of opinion thatthe Borough should have a seat on the Board.

Cr.' Clark said that Mr Morrisey had power to administer charitable aid. ,i %'r. B^vjs said the Mayor should have the power of administerijig pharitable aid. :> The Mayor said he had. brought thg matter forward on account of tha stupidity of the: Act. He had sent men to Mr Morrisey, who said he could not take them into the Home without an i order from a representative of the Board. ■■ A- great in justice was that one local body-had two representative;: <jr the Board and another none. It was not necessary that the Mfyyofc should ■be the representative, 'he • 'had enough to do without that/ ■ The motion was carried.

LICENSES Several licenses to sell'milk, and one for . meat w-ere griiated, '"

ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to .£2lO 19s wera passed for payment and the Council adjourned.

The Council then sat as a DOMAIN BOARD, the same members being present with the exception of Mr Jones. BALANCE SHEET The balance sheet for the past year was received and adopted on the motion of Cr. Clark. This waa all the business.

FIRE.

About 4.30 yesterday afternoon a fire was discovered in an upstairs room of the Wesleyan Parsonage, Havelock Street. An alarm was given, and the Brigade was on the scene in a few minutes, and succeeded in confining the fire to the two rooms already alight. The rooms were somewhat damaged by water, but it is estimated that £30 will put them in order. The fire is supposed to have originated through a spark from the chimney falling on the shingle roof. The building is the property of the Church, and is insured in the Church Connexional for £300, the same body hold ing a risk of £ 150 on the furniture. Rev. Mr Fee's private effects are uninsured, but were not damaged.

THE LYNDHURST SALE.

We would specially direct attention to the important clearing sale which takes place to-morrow, on account of Mr Max Friedlander, who has sbld his Ardagh property at Lyndhurst. The whole of the live stock and implements contained on the farm will be submitted to public auction by Messrs Friedlander Bros. Included in the former are some fine lines of purebred sheep, comprising Hampshires, Lincolns, Border Leicesters and Shropshires. As the quality of the sheep bred by Mr Max Friedlander is well known to Canterbury farmers, good competition should result. The horses include some really first-class draughts. Among the light division there will be descendants from the best trotting stock in New Zealand. The racing poniea Heliades, Princess Perkin, and Princess Eoyal—all winners—will be among the number, and in the thoroughbred section representatives of Double Event, Perkin Warbeck, and Artillery form a combination that pught to secure good competition. Every lot will be sold without reserve. Luncheon will be provided at 11 a.in. and the sale will commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp. A drag will leave Claridge's stables at 8.30 &,ul. to-morrow for the sale.

Hockey.

The representative hockey match, North v. South Canterbury, to be played on the Domain Oval on Thursday next, is creating a large amount of interest in hockey circles. At present there are no less than twenty nine teams engaged in the various competi tions in Christchurch, and with such a field to pick from the northern team should prove an exceptionally strong one. The splendid displays given by the Ashburton and Eakaia teams against the leading Christchurch Clubs, however, clearly demonstrate that what the southern team lacks in quantity is made up for in quality, and with such veterans as Rev. Mathias, Millichamp Bros., and F. Watt, the South Canterbury team may be relied upon to give a good account of themselves. The following are the teams: North Canter bury (black and reds)— Goal, F. Bull three-quarters, P. Campbell and G. Hunter; halves, F. Suckling, H. Oram and Kodgers; forwards, Matthews, White, Featherstone, H. Jacobs and E. Ford. South Canterbury (blue and white) —Goal, W. Smith; three quarters, W. Huston, A. Millichamp • halves, J. Thompson, C. May, Rev. H. Mathias ; forwards, J. Fitzgerald, F. Watt, F. Clark, W. Fitzgerald, H. Millichamp. Emergency—J. Caskey.

HIGHBANK.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DOMAIN BOARD.

A meeting of the Highbank Domain Board was held in the schoolroom on Satur day. Present—Messrs Waterworth, Calla ghan, Smith, A, Eichards, and Driscoll (in the chair, pro. tern.)

In the absence of the other members, ifc was decided that the election of chairman should stand over till next meeting. Correspondence was received from M*r C, A. C. Hardy, M.H.E., stating that the Government grant was still available; also from Messrs Macf arlane and Cook in regard to the making.of gates. It was decided that the Secretary draw up specifications for new fences and invite tenders for erecting same as soon as Messrs Mapfariane a.nd Cook can supply material.

The meeting adjourned sine die, the secretary to notify members of ne?t inee.t» ing.

TEMPERANCE MEETING,

A temperance meeting was held in the Highbank school on Thursday, the building being quite full, A contingent of the Methven Good Templar Lodge to the num ber of fifteen, attended, and contributed songs, addresses, and recitations, the prin* cipal speakers beiag Messrs Hayrnan, Murray, Watkins, Eobertsan, and IJands, At the conclusion pf the meeting it waa decided to start a Good Templar Lodee and fifteen names were obtained. A hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation, to. the visitors as also to the chairman, Mf Priscoll.

CYCLING ROUND THE WORLD.

An audience of about fifty attended at the Templar Hall last evening to hear Mr Willy Schwie^ershausen, a Savon journalist, who is cycling round the world, lecture on his travels. The Eev E. White house occupied the chair, and introduced the lecturer. From the beginning, Mr Schwiegershausen aroused the deepest interest in his audience, who followed his remarks attentively as he went on to. give an account of his experiences in the various countries through which he has travelled. He gave a vivid description of his passage Across the desert, which was both unique and interesting in the' history 'of travel.' HI? adventures among the Turks and gave th c lecturer plenty of scope wh'e.re | with to impart to his audience H;b^e' charac teristics of these people, and this he did' in. a mcdest ai}d entertaining manner. lij pursuing his narrative,' Mr §ohwiegers hauseh graphically told many incidents, of thrilling adventure, int'ersp^rqed, wi^h humourous anecdote?, especially with refer* tjnoe to the Reople of th % q East, "who Copied, upon his biotycle. as a sort' pf «<machine of the 4evil," and OGmpelled him. to give exhibitions of bicycle riding before he was allowed to partake of his daily meals. His journey through the countries peopled by treacherous tribes was not devoid of danger, which he recounted impressively, illustrating that a journey of the nature which he is undertaking carries with it a high insurance premium on the traveller's life/and especially so in passing through the uncivilised regions of the earth's sur face. Applause wis frequent during the lecture, which deepened in interest when he described his rough journey across the burning desert of Western Australia. The lecture throughout abounded in interest, and gave put much valuable information, cono6i-sing the geographical nature of iparfca of thftglo.be 1 as.yet practically uutraver^ by the white man, - > ': ; ;•' •■'.■:' ' V alii

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN. I F. FERBIMAN CENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET,. ASHBURTOS, HAS FOR SALE The Ttndermantioned Properties, full par ticulars of wbioli may bo had on application:— FOR SALE. 2£ Acres Land, Belt; Road, Allenton. 1%/| RS RandaliL has instructed me to !* t Sell that very desirable residential site, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2£ acros. Part of the land is laid out in garden j and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked i with choice fruit trees. j Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. ' The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent | Nelson Street, 'Hampsiead. I Within a few chains of the School. MR T. G. HIGHT, in consequence of • his having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brjck Dwelling containing four rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN, _____ . SHOP and Dwelling in Tancred Street, recently occupied by Mr Wright. Apply F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE 500 ACRE FARM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE for Sale at Seafield, a Farm of 500 Acres, well watered by County races. Good Dwelling and Stable. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips; the latter aie at present being eaten off. 380 Aores are sown down in English grasses and clovers. This property is situated within easy distance of a school. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. fofTsale ; A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Bheller in good order. Full particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. HALF-ACRE of ground with House of Six Booms, good waghhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per weelc. F. FERRIMAK, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 5 Acres of Land within a very easy iißtance of the Factory. F." FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. /QUARTER-ACRE of ground, withHouGO \cvJ of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. . BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAM. SURGEON AND MECHANIC- _ DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 $5? F^IGHTi years experience with E. G. and i F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dimedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance., to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. 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. Hou_s of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. 4 166 _ _ C - y Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING; 5 Guaranteed Fertectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction \ Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d j Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d j .Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's . FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices •NEW ZEALAND | Clothing Factory. rj p? REWARD to anyone who can ZQ *) prove that our Defiance Factory ji Butter, which we sell at Is per lb., is not j the same quality and brand as the Eutter \ that another Ashburtun Firm is selling at { Is 3d per pound. Remember, our price is \ Is per lb, which is equal to a 20 per cent. [• bonus or discount off their prices.—Flbt- i chbx Bros., Cash Supply Stores *



-' . BURIKBSB NOTICES ' =IMPQBTANT= ' • ■ ' r „ _»v * . „ OTJE ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE . . %WJ IL L commence on Saturday, July 19, and continue till Satur day, August 23rd, during which time every article in Stock will be reduced Call in. Inspect our Displays at Doors, in Windows, and on Counters in Shop. EXTRA SPECIAL. For the first 14 days, this is from Saturday, July Ig, up to and including Saturday, August 2nd All Dress Goods from 2s 6d per yard and upwards will be made FREE OP CHAKGE. This means a direct gift of at least 10s 6d on each Costume. Terms Cash. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. UN-DRILL & GO'S. 'GENUINE SALE BEGINS ON S ATU RDAT, 19TEL See our Windows and Sale Prices for Fancy Goods and Furniture. Hundreds of Vases at. Half Price. Oilcloth, 2 yards wide, usual price 2s 9d, now 2s 3d Linoleum, 2 yards wide, usual price 5s 6d now 4s 9d And ia all widths at reduced prices. HEARTH EUGS. 2s 3d now ]s9d, 10s 6d reduced to 9s 3d, 21s now 18s 3s 6d „ 3s 16s 6d „ 14s 25s  21s 6s 6d „ Vss9d, 18s 6d „ 15s 6d (We have just bought a big Job Lot of Art Serge for Curtains, etc.; Usual Price 3s, sale price is gd per yard. Drawing Room Suites in rich Tapestry and Plush. * Usual price £10 . do. £10 10s do. £13 Sale Price .£7 103 do. JB9 . ■ do. £11 10s Dining Room Suites in Leather. Usual Price .£9 do. .£l4 Sale Price .£8 10s do. £11 15s Full sized Iron Bedsteads 45s now 40s, full sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 55s now 47s 6d, Also Bedstead, complete with best Wire Mattress, good top Mattress, Bolster and two Pillows J&l '■ 9s Gd. CHAIRS OF ALL KINDS EEDUCED TO SALE PRICES. PLEASE NOTE.—We are Manufacturers with 20 years' experience, also direct Importers. We buy as cheap as any House in New Zealand and sell as cheap or cheaper, as our expenses are light and we understand the work ourselves. Now remember the 19th For Undrill & Go's Great Bicycles for Everybody Oates, Lowry & Co.'s Annual Sale v MODEL 2 ATAIANTAS. ONLY 8 LEFT, and they must go by the 31st. npHESE Beautiful Machines are up-to-date in every detail. Customers can choose JL their own Saddle, Gear, Handle Bar, Pedals, etc. GENTS' -JQIS 10s Cash. LADIES' £3,6 Oalsli Easyji Terms arranged. 20s deposit, balance 5s per week. Several Second-hand Bicycles from £'l Each machine has been thoroughly over hauled, enamelled, new tyres, bearings, plated, etc., where required. BICYCLE ACCESSORIES at Groat Reductions. Some of our prices- Celluloid Mudguards, 8s per pair Oil Lamps reduced to 3s * Acetylene Gas Lamps, 12s 6d Hall Shone Mudguards, 7s 6d per pair Latest " Lucas " Candle Lamps 10s 6d We have the largest stock of Bells, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Pump Clips, Oil Cans,, Spanners, etc, of any house in New Zealand. LARGEST CYCLE DEALERS IN NEW ZEALAND. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. i .tttVWil' WM II I»MM—■—^—————— i— j I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE ! WALL PAPERS TO SUIT EVERYONE. ' : : . House Painting, Sign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED_ PAINTS. : J. WIL SON,; ;, ■HARDLEY 8R05.,. PLUMBEHS, IBONMONGER6, AM ITOSMiTg Our Saason's Stock of ' GUNS CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS ' ■ ' ' Is to Hand* and Oar '■ GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZINtt DEPARTMENT, 1 Is In the Hands of ft Certificated Engineer, therefore all worfc will fee oaiyied^ut ' , 00 latest scientific Uaes, and guaraDiteed t W« hold a large abook of WIKDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and JOT: HDMPB S&K9, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOIt-EBS, &o, and wake; SJSpVeR »«d SANITARY WORK a Specify QtynOTfW© SliDiGiNO, »n.^ all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactory J Pipe Wells Drireo, Fm»pf, Sydrahlic Rams, Wlndmilla and Water Wheels fixed mftj BUPP A!?taff of Competent Workmea aSwap &7allable'for all olasaea of Plumbing work In any part of the county. «*~ 32 HARDLEY BROS. ™Bw 8a PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET



4 Earning.— We would request our readers Vfc-0 &re contemplating buying a new bicycle not 'to tyajfr? <£eir money on so called cheap bicycles, Thej^or.e., we re commend the Rudge-Whitworth bicycle, which everybody knows to be the best bicycle built. The latest models are now on view at R, D- Johnston's City Cycle , Works, Burnett Street; " f AILOWi?G.-T lie Publi<3 are reSPect ally remmded I'fcJ#: we do not make strange'fitting suits; riso ote^e strange prices; Advance' 'A'shburton- by suppozte local industries; Compare our fit! VfmP^ our pri.-es ! Observe the quality and "up-to-date," style of our goods, atid remember that ouV motto is always ' satisl- faction/'—CBAioiiEA'D and Berbyman.— [Adv#] " *" ■■' At 'this season ©jeiT^dj is liable to Cpughsand 'Colas.' ' Avoi4 1,11 > D ge£ U chemists/ , n .... Worms undermine Children's Cpnji^, j ,16118. Use Wade's Worm Figs, Is boxes,



Testimonials from all parts of. the colony show that Wilton's' Hand Emollient is 'an invaluable preparation for beautifying an 3 sqftqninof the hands. It has^made' a l' great nipu'tatiori in Wellington and most: towns in the Sodth'lsiimd. ' Chapped hands cured in oae night.' Try It yourself, ls'ft'd per jar. $6ld by Geo. W:. Wilton, 3/Quba Street Wellington ' and' all chemists an's storekeepers, .': '' l w ' ' '',