Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, July 4. To-day's sales.—Alexandria Lead Bs, 8s lid; Bendigo.

Commercial.

SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, July 3 At the fat stock sales sheep sold as high as 51s. A consignment on account of Mr Scales of Wellington, New Zealand, sold as follows :—126 wethers at 31s, forty-three at 375, twenty-nine at 245, forty-nine ewes at 295.

CLEARING SALE.

Mr Henry Stephenson conducted a very successful clearing sale yesterday at his Havelock Street rooms of household furni ture and effects, on account of Mrs E. Maokay, of the Burford Private Hospital, who has obtained the position of matron of a hospital in Sydney.

West Street Horse Fair

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, held their usual monthly horse fair on Thursday, when there was a large attendance and & good entry. The following are some of the prices :—Chestnut geldings £24, .£3O, J834; light do £13 ; bay gelding £32; black geld ing £32 10s ; bay mare £35 10s; bay gelding £26 ss; chestnut filly, light, unbroken, .£ll 10s ; yearling colt 30 guineas, chestnut gelding, 3yrs, £24; bay gelding, 4yrs, .£35 ; chesnut mare, .£25; 2 chesnut geldings, each .£34 ; bay mare £40 10s; bay gelding, ,£37 5s ; black harness mare, £18 ; brown gelding, .£l3 10s ; brown gelding by Perkjn Warbeck £17. !

DEATH.

Parkin.—At Wellington, on the 4th inst> Arthur John, dearly beloved son of Elizabeth Ann and the late George Par kin, and beloved husband of Nellie Parkin, Aged 28. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1902.

The recommendation of the Agricultural Conference in Dunedin that the Govern ment should provide the means of obtaining an agricultural training on scientific lines for farmers sons, is well worthy of consider ation. We have an institution at Lincoln ■which professes to do this, but for some reason it has not been very successful, and it has certaintly not been taken advantage of to any great extent. There must be something wrong with the system upon which that institution is carried on, for we seldom find practical farmers expressing approval of it. Indeed we have heard one of the leading farmers in this district* whose son spent some time in {Lincoln Col lege say, that very little of what his son learned there was of any practical value on the farm. This question of agricultural education is, however, so important to this country that the legislature should deal with it without delay. The Lincoln Col lege has never been popular, but there is no good reason why agricultural classes in convenient centres should not be estab lished, and be well supported by the far mers. The success of the Ontario Agricul tural College is an example of what might be expected in New Zealand, should the subject be properly dealt with. The annual re port of that institution for 1901 has just been fs.si*ed. Jn that year, 281 students were takiag ifes general course, 80 the dairy course, and l&j special courses, while in addition 344, including some femal^ stud ents in domestic service, were taking short courses. The great majority of the male sludents were farmers' sons. The report gives details of a great number of experi ments carried out on the College farm, in the dairy and in the laboratory. In con nection with the College there is a. system of co-operative experiments, which, though .only reee#t}y started on a small' scajLe in Great Britain, kas been in progress in Ontario since J. 886. Last ye.ar 3QQO On tario farmers were . conducting different sets of experiments, all in'eacn set under uniform conditions, and 1.57 other experji- menbevst wejce associated with them. The results of such comprehensive trials are not only valuable in themselves, ">ufc Q>h9 widely instructive, as they are brought under the attention of farmers in all parts of the Province. It is to be hoped that the recommendation of the , Agricultural Con ference will meet with favourable considera tion from the Government. No branch of technical education is more important in this country than the agricultural.

jLT ds s^isfactory to learn that the Govern ment the importance of forest ( con'seryatidp, and jthat in the Governor's Speech reference is made ( to this matter. It jhas more evident ever^r year that Something ought to be done not "only to $he destruction of our native forests, jbjat', to "encourage the planting of useful iimbe'p £hf bugho^it Jlew Zoalan±. It 1 >aa BotieeablefacJ; ghajbforestry is recei'v ?t,«.«r*** attention iv eeyeral.o^ $,h.e mo^t appropriations for tree planting, ci*" .**»y« been more than doubled during the past fchpe9 years, while in some of the States the .expenditure has been continually on the 'increase. The Gtafca of New York is buying up hundreds pf square H?ilsS of woodlands to add to its foi'est re^eryes." Th^ timber companies and paper qskfflg companies are doing all they can to pro mote ;the conseryation of .timber in that great Region ,pf primeval forest. Mr J. gussejl Sffltitjh, in ,th,e la?t number of the forum, points ,o»fc th\at tl),is movement ha« created an interesting ajp4 mvpev for a large number of qualified y.pung ,m#n 3 and we believe that the time is not far 4is. tant when the conservation of our native forests, and the extension of the system of artificial plantations, will receive much more attention from the Government of New Zealand than it has yet done.

Local and General.

Gardening.-—The work of the garden for the month of July will be found on the first page of this issue.

Hospital Board. —The Ashburton Hos pital Board will meet at 11 a.m., at the County Council offices, on the 11th inst.

The Poultry Industry—-On the fourth page to-day will be found notes on the poultry industry.

Kerosene. —The Christchurch "Star " says: — For some time past there has been a shortage locally in the supply of kerosene for the retail market, and as a consequence there will probably be an immediate rise in the price of the illumi nant from 6s 6d a case to 7s.

Charges Against the Kennifp Family. —A cable from Brisbane states that three of the Kenniff family were charged with horse-stealing. The fsither and the youngest son were acquitted, but Tom was found guilty, and remanded for sentence.

Football. —A football match between the Southern Cross and Excelsior second fifteen was played yesiterday afternoon, and was won by the latter by 12 points to 3. Mr Jackson was referee.

Income Tax.— During the year ended March, 1901, residents in the North Island paid .£62,766 in income tax, and the residents of the South Island paid £65,157. The sum of •£45,884 was set down as indivisible between North and South Island owing to the fact that the business from which such payments were received embraced every part of the colony. This return was called for by Mr Fowlds.

Military Ball—The Ashburton Guards' annual ball will take place in the Odd follows' Hall on Wednesday, 23rd inst. The ball will be under the patronage of the staff officers of the district, and no doubt will be a great success. The tickets are obtainable from members of the corps, and all Volunteers are permitted to wear uniform.

Cheap Bicycles.—Mr R. D. Johnston, of the City Cycle Works, announces that for one month he will hold a sale of second hand bicycles at low prices. He has them in all makes —Sterlings, Stars, Crescents, Humbers, and Clevelands—and at all prices. He is also selling lamps, bells, mudguards, and other accessories at sale prices.

Mr Q-. A. M. Buckley.—The ' Lyttelton Times' London correspondent writes as follows under date May 23rd:—I regret to hear that Mr G. A. M. Buckley, of Lag mhor, Ashburton, who has been staying at the Isle of Wight, and has purchased a beautiful yacht, ia lying at a nursing hospital in London., seriously ill with ulceration of the stomach, attributed to eating putrid meat during his travels in Patagonia. Mr Buckley is under the care of Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton, the great authority on the disorders of digestion, and there is some talk of an operation before long.

Stewart Island.—The Postmaster-Gen eral, in his annual report, referring to the Stewart Island cable, says that besides bringing a comparatively isolated commun ity and district into closer teuch with New Zealand, it will greatly enchance the popu larity of Stewart Island as a holiday and tourist resort, and will be of considerable benefit to persons visiting the place, on either business or pleasure. In addition to its value as a means of connecting Stewart Island with the mainland, the cable will be of great service for defence purposes.

Price of Bicycles.—The price of Ata lanta, Model 2, Bicycles, is greatly reduced this month. Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. have organised a one month's sale, and are offering 12 Atalanta. machines at greatly reduced prices. The machines are quite up-to-date, and are finished in the firm's best style. Customers have the option of any size frame, any style handle bar, saddle, gear, etc. No doubt working men, shop assistants, and the like, will seize thi3 opportunity and secure a first-class machine at wholesale price. The machines, which are fitted with Silvertown or Continental tyres, are now on view at the firm's local branch, Burnett Street.

The Bank of New Zealand.—The Bank of New Zealand balance Bheet was laid on the table of the House of Representa tives on Wednesday afternoon. The profit and loss acoount show 3 that the profits on the year's transactions are J6289,501 and balance from the previous year £50,000, making a total of £339,501, Against this sum there has been paid to the Assets Board in terms of the Banking Acts £50,000; twelve months' interest on guaranteed stock, £80,000 ; written off the bank of New Zealand Estates Company's assets liquida tion, £22,000; off bank property and prem ises, £8493; off Colonial Bank property £500; off furniture account, <£15C6 the balance for the year ended 31st March, 1902, £172,501.

Tailoring. — To-morrow, Saturday, Mr Kerr, representing Messrs Strange and Company's famous Christchurch Tailoring Department, will pay another visit to Ash burton to fit on orders already entrusted to his firm, and to book fresh ones. Mr Kerr, whose ability as a cutter is well known, will be in attendance at Strange and Company's Ashburton Agency (Mr Sandry's) on the above date from 1 p.ra to 6.30 p.m. Messrs Strange and Co. are celebrated for their "cut," and their patrons are invariably delighted. Better tailoring is not to be had in Australia, and yet the firm's charges are strictly reasonable.—(Advt.) 6 306

A Landowner's Fishing Rights.—-The important question whether a man has the right to fish in the river that runs past his property, by virtue of his possession, is to come before the Supreme Court at Welling ton shortly on an appeal from a Magisterial decision. Mr Bell mentioned in the Court of Appeal on Monday (says the Wellington " Evening Post") that such a case was pending. As there would be no resort to the Court of Appeal, and the decision would pa one affecting the whole colony, he and Mr Skerret had thought it advisable to have the case heard by' the Full Supreme Court if poasible. Mr B.ety thought the opportunity would present itself duping the presence of all the Judges in Wellington as this case would not last long. The Chief justice seated that the Court would con? aider the application.

The Late Primate. -In hjs letter of resignation, published in the New Zealand Guardian, the lat,e Primate wrote :-r'iThe heart failure from which I am suffering is, t thjnk, th,e rosult mainly of protracted .anxiety, financial and otherwise, consequent on the lacjc of a suitable maintenance being provided for the B.isl*op of this digceso, and latterly more especially in connection with the increasing poverty of my poor Maori clergy. . The episcopal income Jbere at the present time is .£660 per annum. Considering the financial arid other diffi culties of my position, our people in this diocese, and throughout the province will, I believe, be of opinion that, after 33 years of incessant work, lam not unduly hasty in asking now to be relieved of my episco pal responsibilities." The relief from his cares came too late. He wrote his letter on June 6th, and died in les3 than three weeks later.

Weather Report.—Captain Edwin fore casts : — Moderate winds principally from between south and east and north-east; glass falling; tendency to frost to-night.

Thk New Electoral Boundaries—We have received from Mr McLachlan a map showing the new boundaries of the Ashbur ton electorate, from which it appears that the electorate is very little affected by the re-adjustment.

Poultry Items.—Our late fellow towns man Mr R. B. Restell has, we see, succeed ed in his attempt to form a Poultry Society in the Waikato district, for we are in re ceipt of a schedule of a show to be held at Hamilton on July 24th.

The London Butchery.—Mr W. H. Rob inson announces that he has taken over the butchery business of the late Mr Sam Bnrnard in Tancred Street, and solicits a continuance of the support extended to his predecessor. He guarantees quality and punctuality, and will wait on families daily.

Professional. —Mr J. Gillies announces that he is prepared to receive pupils in singing, piano, and harmony. The system Mr Gillies uses for voice production and culture ia the Lamperte method (Italian, and for the piano that of the Schuman Con servitoire. Mr Gilleis' address is in care of Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street.

Primitive Methodist Church — The evangelistic services which are now being conducted in the above Church are con tinuing to increase in interest. There was an increase in the congregation last night again and a very powerful service. Rev Mann, the Evangelist, took for his text "Ye have said it is vain to serve God," Malachi 3, 14. As in those days, today the populace is saying the same thing, they are out of sympathy with religion; the unreg enerate world has an impression there is nothing in it. The missioner went on to negative such an erraneous notion; he show>> ed that religion implied sacrifice,!and sacri fice is an essential to real gain—eternal gain, trying experiences (which would cause the world to call out' what about Providence now very often led to the highest blessings Difficulties in the Christian life were not to be lamented. All helped to build character which meant laying up treasure beyond whereas the worldly man aimed at getting all his treasure now ; barns and grain, will do little in the world beyond. He also showed what the gaining of these present possessions often cost viz souls, manhood. The preacher emphasised the need of re ligion to save the world, Christians and Christian institutions are the saviours of the world, the world would not be fit to live in only for this great steadying power. The speaker summed up by contrasting the deaths of Christians and infidels. The dy ing testimonies of the two were very strife ing, To-night the evangelist will take for his subject, " The two roads and two des tinies." A still larger audience is expected tonight and increasingly large all next week Mrs W. Marsden sang beautifully " The Ninety and Nine."

The Australian Mutual Provident Soc iety's bonus certificates for last year (19011 have just been sent out. The cash value of them amounts to over £538,000, which will provide revisionary bonuses to the extent of nearly a million sterling £1,000,000 Anyone thinking of insuring in this suc cessful society can get full particulars of premium rates from Mr James Pipe, travel ling agent for the district.

Tailoring.—The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make Btrange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prines ! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and remember that our motto is always " satis faction."— Craigheab and Berrybian.— [Advt.]

County Council

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Present —Messrs C f J, Harper, (Chairman), J. Studholme, junr., J. Lambie, W. Msrgan, S. Chapman, J, Johnston. THE KING'S ILLNESS.

The Chairman briefly referred to the illness of the King, and aaid that the Coro nation had to be postponed, and he felt sure they were all deeply thankful at his restoration to health. It was the first time the Council had met since His Majesty's illness, and he begged to move: " That this Council places on record their deep regret on hearing of the serious illness of the King, and trusts that His Majesty will soon recover his health and strength."

The motion was seconded by Mr Lambie, and carried unanimously, members of the Council standing. WATER CHARGES, It was resolved that outstanding water charges for 189S, and uncollectefl, be struck off, as were :ilso some in the Rakaia Water Supply District, engineer's report. The Engineer's report was read as follow» :—

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—With very little intermission the supply through out the district was well maintained during the month of June. Several clearances or shingle were necessary, at intakes at Pudding Hill and Auxiliary Channel, and the service dams there, and at Acton, were repaired at small expense. Part of Chap man's Creek was improved. Several fords in Waknnui district have been overhauled, and a few sheep bridges and foot bridges have also been repaired. The South Rakaia, Road Board has placed the fords in that district in good order, but those in the Upper Ashburton Road Distriot require clearing and borne minor repairs. The out fall race at Grange has been completed. The Wakanui Creek Supply was turned off for three days to allow the settlers to clear some of the worst portions, pending a thor ough overhaul in summer, and consider able improvement has already been effected in the Smithfield district. I beg to enclose the Ranger's report as to some small race deviations made without authority.

Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— There is an abundant 6upply through out the district. For a pajs "of the month several of the raceg Vsre supplied almost entirely from flood water, more, especially in' the Hind? and Westerfield districts. Nearly all the races in the Hinds-Rangitata district as far down as the railway line, have been well cleared, and a commencement is being made with clearing in the Coldstream district. The contractor has after considerable delay from wet weather, etc., commenced the con struction of new races in that district. I have taken lev.els for supplying Mr Wit hell's section 30890, and also fqr a service fio.r Mr O'Neill. As so°.n as *^6 Lands De partment approves of the line of outfall through Eating township lands, th.c work could be commenced- .'..,.... j Mount Somers Water Supply.—The "head races have been cleared, and there is a good supply in all the distributing races. Head Race, Rangitata Gorge—-The clear ing of the first 60 chains is on the point of completion, and tenders might be called next month for the clearing of part of the terrace portions. , Greater part of the winter slips will have occurred before then. County Plantations—The fencing of Re serve 3065 at Rakaia has been completed, and the fencing at South Road, Chertsey, ia nearly finished. The ploughing of small reserve at Ruapuria has been commenced, and the gorse has been grubbed. County Bridges.—The wort of restoring' and extending the Mayfiel4 stock bridge is nbw in hand.; "' :'- '' ' '"': ''■•'•■ l Protective work between pudding HiU Bridge afld intake Auxiliary Chia'nnel will be commenced goon, " ' "'"i j?pßaa | The Council resolved that the attention of the Mount Hutt Road Board be drawn to the state of fords in the part of the Road Board District to be included in the | South Rakaia Road Board. (Left Sitting)

Hospital Committee.

The Ashburton Hospital Committee met: this morning when there were present:— j The Mayor (in the chair), Messrs C. J. Har-' per, S. Chapman, and J. Davison. doctor's rkport. ' The doctor's report was read as follows: —I beg to report that during the last month 11 males and 5 females havo been admitted, \ and 6 males and one female discharged, and there has been one death. There are now 19 patients remaining in the hospital. The ! female ward is quite full and during the ' month, I have been forced to use a private ward for a female patient, and being close to the male department, this is undesirable, and shows the necessity of further accom modation for females, which the new build ing will supply. The fever ward has also been in use. On account of the alterations the convalescent ward has been used as a male ward, and a very good one it makes. I consider the work of the Hospital has been conducted in a satisfactory manner.—J. E. Trevor. PATMKNTS. The payments of fees for the month amounted to .£9 18s. TENDERS. Tenders for supplies were then con sidered, and the following accepted:—Meat, Eule and Co; fuel, Jas. Elliott; bread, W. Bryant; interments, Baker Bros; drugs, Ashburton Drug Co; groceries, John Orr and Co,, on condition that malt vinegar be supplied. MRS BEACHES COMPLAINT. In regard to Mrs Beach's complaint re the treatment of her late sister, after hear ing the statements of the doctor and nurses, the Committee were satisfied that there was no just cause for complaint, and that the patient had every attention paid her under the circumstances.; ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the 'Committee adjourned.

The Post and Telegraph Report.

The report of the Post and Telegraph Department was placed on the table of the House on Wednesday afternoon. The general tenor of it is satisfactory, Not withstanding the introduction of penny postage, the gross revenue, which might have been expected to show a serious drop, is only less by £15,262 than for the previous year. The postal receipts, instead of being much below those of 1900, as might have been anticipated, have reached within £35,761 of the 1900 figures. Since the introduction of the sixpenny telegram, in 1896, the number of forwarded ordinary and urgent telegrams has more than doubled in the six years, viz., from 1,701,524 to 3,524,986, an increase little short of phe nomenal. The postal revenue for the year amounted to .£281,096, and the expenditure to £253,340. The figures for the telegraph service were:—Receipts £207,476, and ex penditure .£221,415. The balance of revenue over expenditure for the combined Depart ments was .£22,816, as compared with .£85,564 for the preceding twelve months. During the year 48,370,816 letters were posted, equal to 6218 letters to each head of the population, an increase of 12,185,771. The percentage of letters to each head of the population is believed to be the highest in the world. The total increase in letters dealtwith was 12,881,969. The number of forwarded telegrams of all codes was 4,167,981, an increase of 289,853. The number of post offices open at the close of the year was 1739. Money orders for £1,286,508 were issued, and orders re presenting =£1,103,399 were paid. Deposits in the Post Office Savings Bank totalled £4,611,456, and the withdrawals .£4,230,193. The total amount to the credit of depositors on Dec. 31 last was <£fi,350,013, as compared with .£5,809,552 on March 31 last. There were 97G0 telephone exchange connections, and the subscriptions received amounted to £55,542. It is intended to introduce an amending Classification Bill, which will, among other things, improve the lower grades of the non- clerical division. The enormous increase of mail matter for the year, including nearly thirteen million additional letters dealt with, mainly as a result of the penny post, was unprecedented, but it was handled without a hitoh of any kind. It is not anticipated that there will be censiderable addition to the coun tries participating in the penny post until after the International Postal Congress, to be held at Bame in 1904. The Pacific cable is expected to be completed to Vancouver, and opened for through trafijc, about Nov ember next. The through rate to and from Europe by that route will be 3s per word.

Accidents and Fatalities.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph, Gretmouth, July 3 A young lad named Richards fell off the wharf this morning into the river. A by stander named Scott jumped off the wharf and rescued the boy. Auckland, July 3 A sudden death occurred this morning, an old man, J Eeilly, dropping down sud denly on the footpath and dying shortly afterwards. Deceased suddenly threw up his arms and fell on the footpath. Before the doctor's arrival the man was dead. Masterton, July 3 A man named W. Parsons is reported to have suicided by jumping off the Taneru bridge to-day. The body was reoovered by the police. Deceased left his home in a semi-nude state, and was mentally deranged Wellington July 3 Albert Prior, forty years of age, burst a blood vessel in a city restaurant yesterday, and died in the hospital to-day. Dunedin, July 3 Mrs Mary Wales, fifty six years of age, dropped dead this evening in Princess street South. Death is supposed to be due to heart disease.

News in Brief.

. Mr H. Stephenson will sell tKe balance of Mrs MaeKay's furniture at his auction rooms to-morrow. Major Steward is interesting himself about the Parliamentary representation of tlje Chatham Islanders.. Mr E}. Thomas (in conjunction with Mr T, Bullock) will offer for sale by auction at the Arcade to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m., the. properties of Mr A. H. Palmer, Mount Sbmers, and Mr T. Hickman,, Graham's Eoad, Tinwald. T;hose concerned will note from our ] " Wanted " column that Mr Paterson takes | the services for the Presbyterian Church jon Sunday at Memington, Tinwald, and I Lagmhor, ! Mr James Allen, dealer, Ashburton, invites tenders for the purchase of the Prince Albert Temperance Hotel, Wills Street. Tenders' close on Tuesday, July | 10th. I Mr McLaehlan wishes to know if the Land Purchase Board are entertaining the request of settlers in Canterbury to acquire the Bryfield Estate, and if so, at what stage the negotiations have arrived. In reference to the death of the cook o* the s.s. Norlolk, who threw himself over board while that vessel was conveying the Ninth Contingent to Africa, Captain P- Cosgrove, paymaster q| the tt^ps, collected .£35 for tliG Unfsriiuna.te. mean's widow, which cabled t^ her. " ' ' ' : Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering .£5 Beward to anyone who oan prove that their Defiance Butter, which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at;lsj3d per Jfy which they pah wove is not $Q t ■ '-' ' ■ I. •...■,•-!* t •'■

SOUTH AFRICA.

(Eeceived 10.18 a.m.) London, July 3 The natives in the Vryheid and Marico districts are troublesome The Boers asked permission to accompany the British against them. The blockhouses are now all evacuated 1. A movement is afoot in Johannesburg to form Political Associations, also a Volun teer Corps Association of irregular regi mAnf:B_

The Colonial Premiers.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 3 Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman gave a din ner to the Premiers. Afterwards Sir Edmund and Lady Bar ton, Mr and Mr 3 Seddon, and Sir John and Lady Forrest were present at a performance of the " Merry Wives of Windsor." Mr Beerhohm Tree subsequently gave a re ception to the visitors on the stage of Her Majesty VTheatre.

Riotous Russian Peasants

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. St Petersburg July 3 The populace of Lustov on the Don in vaded the factories, and smashed the mac hinery. The peasants of the neighbourhood have destroyed agricultural implements. They were instigated by strangers, who pretended to be the Czar's emissaries, and declared that the machinery was intended to diminish the number of workers. Troops were summoned and many rioters were killed or wounded.

The Empire's Troops.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London July 3, Lord Roberts, on behalf of the Queen sent a complimentary message to the colonial and Indian troops. He added, " The King desires me to inform his soldiers from the colonies and India, who are worthy repre sentatives of the Empire, that from Ms sick room he heard with gratification the expres sion of the people's welcome to their loyal comrades.

Farmers' Union.

Annual Conference,

Per Press' Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, July 3 The Conference of the Farmers' Union was opened here this morning. Mr J. GK Wilson, (Palinersfcon North) was unanimously elected president, and Mr Leadley, of Ashburton. vice-president. On the motion of Mr Leadlsy, it was resolved that representatives of freezing companies throughout the colony be invited by telegraph to meet the conference next Tuesday, to discuss the necessity of improving tho sale and distribution of frozen meat in England. The Farmers' Union Conference, on re suming after lunch, decided to sit daily from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 2to 6 p.m.; and that movers of resolutions be allowed to speak for ten minutes and others for live minutes. The Conference then went into Committee to consider and revise the platform and rules drawn up at the Palmerston Confer ence of 1901. Rule 1 was amended to read as follows: —" That the Union shall consist of mem bers who shall be (a) holders of rural lands or persons engaged in agricultural, pastoral, fruit-growing, or dairying pursuits; b) farm labourers who have been employed on a farm for three months or more irnme ; diately prior to their admission; (c) any ! person interested in farming or farm j products may be an honorary member, but> will not have a vote, and will not jbe entitled to hold office. Rule 3 was amended to provide for the reason being stated in the case of notice being given to expel a member. In rule 6 provision was made for the branch chairman instead of a committee to appoint a substitute for any delegates who cannot attend a meeting of the provincial council. Rule 8 was amended with respect to the quota of members governing the appoint ment of delegates. It is now provided that a provincial council, representing between j 100 and 1000 members, shall have one dele- I gate, and for any number up to 2000 two delegates, the maximum number of dele gates for a province being four. It was provided that the executive com mittee shall elect the colonial secretary and treasurer. $!he Conference adjourned till to-morrow and will probably conclude the session oa Wednesday. Wellington, July 4 The Farmers' Union Conference resumed the drafting of rules this morning. Much time was spent in discussing finance relations. It was resolved that life members be enrolled at a fee of five guineas. No Branch or Council is to be responsible for other than the debts it has incurred. Om the motion of Mr J7 S. Wilson (president, who took his seat amid applause, it was resolved that the Colonial Council shall state to the Provincial Councils before their annual meeting the levy that is necessary to carry on the work of the Colonial Council, and the Provincial Council shall levy annually such amount, together "with such sum as is necessary to meet their own expenses. Th,e, Branches shall then levy an annual subscription, which shall be sufficient to meet the above requirements in addition to such sum. Resolved that the Council, Branch,, or. Executive may take into consideration, any political question affectingl tfce farmers, or pastoral interests^ hat shall, as far as possible, avoid discussion of purely partisan questions, 1 It was resolved that the Conference learned with approval thai the Agricul tural Department proposed to take steps to give effect to the suggestions made by Waikato with regard to manure and seed adulteration, On the motion of Mr Wilson, it w;as resolved that the Union eater ; into communication with th© War Office and point out that the Farmers' Union has branohes all over the colony, and that if any further remounts are re quired that the Union would be glad to« help the. War Office to secure the bes* hprses for the purpose. Sesolved that the Conferenceis of opinionl that when farm produce is sold, sacks should not be weighed in, but paid for separately, and that the Provincial Councils be asked to give this suggestion favourable eon-, sideration.

Sporting.

Napier Park Races.

SECOND DAT.

Pnited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napiek, July 4- The weather is beautiful, and there is a large attendance. Results : Hack Hukdles—Pearlshot I, Ogle -2, Eocket 3. 'AH started. Dividend—£s. Park Steeplechase—Phantom 1, Scally wag 2, Great Scott 3. Cronje and Bufus were scratched. Dividends —£4 Is and 17s Winter Oats —Daredevil 1, Inspan 2, Dexterity 3. All started. Dividends— .£ll 15s and £L 11s. Hurdles.—Missfire 1, Tirea 2, Eufus 3. Hempie and Wilson wex^ scra.tched. Divi dend— £12 10?..

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1902



F. FEREIMAN. I F. FE^KIMANJ LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND j ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBUBTON, \ HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may bo on application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS 108 SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A SNUG HOME, consisting of 6D Acres J^ of Land, Six-roomed House and tbuildings. The land is subdivided into paddocks, and is within easy distance a school F. FERRIMAN, Land and EBtate Agent, Ashburton. *~™ FOR~SALK 2\ Acres Land, Belt Road, Allenton. Tl/J SS Randall has instructed me to 1* I 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£ acres. Part of the land is laid out in garden j and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked ! with choice fruit trees. . 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, Hampstead. 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- j Btantial Brick 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. j Full particulars can be had on applioa tion. P. FERRIMAN, LISMORE. Q.ffA ACRES of Land. Capital|Sheep J OD\) Grazing Farm. j F. FERRIMAN, j Ashburton. j NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, • ASHBURTON. j HALF-ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. ■ F. FERSIMAN, i Ashburton. I t .... . , I SMITHFIELD. j A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and , 5 Acres of Land within a very easy \ distance of the Factory. j F. FERRIMAN, ! Ashburton. j TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, 5 ASHBUKTON. j /"\TJARTER-ACRE of ground, with House : KcJ, of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. ; F. FEEBIHAN, | Ashburton. j The : Golonial Mutual Life ; Assurance Society, Ltd j Policy Holdebs are hereby notified that : i Me Henry Stbphknson •; lias been appointed Local Agent at Ash- j Iburton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tba Society is now issuing Policies con- ; taining ' new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of . which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, j 6 110 District Manager, Christchurch. ' i Insure your life in the i Australian Mutual Provident j Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agenfe Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 eTgSesham. SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897- EIGHT years experience with E. G. and F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppiagsin Gold, Amalgam, and Coment. Gold and Poneelain crowns made ; also seta of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. •Gas administered. All work guaranteed, j Soubs of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. j 4 1&8 THE FEDERAL TARIFF. npHE Federal Tariff has been so altered I JL lately that buyers in certain markets • iiave been afraid to invest. The duties on j all finished articles have been considerably j raised, but that does noi apply to us. For ■ instance, we are quoting Celluloid Mud acards at 7s 6d per pair, and you£ould not j import them in small quantities fop any- ; where near the price. These guards hare been proved to be the best on the market and are obtainable from the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. rTOEBapi^L R bti«g Shi« Olo«.- nj only j 1 ,*!,vbl,« slur:. pr-Jl" »' ';'" W"lls5 M II . z.^/:ir^jio.t^U!p.y you " "g^kTNew Venus \"



tut^inesh notion MONSTER =r: LEAKING 8 A LE.= Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4a 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats 1 s each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31a 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d I Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate andrew orr. ""sign writing. T HAVE secured the services of ME, BRAD WELL as |Sign-writer, Gilder, etc. Mr Bradwell has been in the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Christchurch, as writer for the past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, as hitherto. j. wTO on, BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer— Wall Papers, Window Glass, JPaints, Oils, ARIOH GOLD MINE DISCOVERED IN ASHBURTON,—& Great Boom for the District. | /q^ „ M2JLLQ£>'S Zoalaadia Ssot Store, takes a Leading Part. The Ashbarion Public have lonp »jjo discovered that by Shopping at Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store they Save Pounds and PouncU a Year. Remember that MHJLLOR'S Boota and Shoes are always up-to-date.' Do not forget that bis Prices are very much Cheaper than any other Boot Shop in Asbburton. , CORONATION COBONATION Daring Coronation we intend to give our Customers better valns than ever" Wise Fathers and Mothers ! It will pay you to take notice of this. The following are a few of our Prices; Men's gocd strong Shootere, 10s Ladifis' Pretty Shoee, from 6s 3d ' ) Lf.dies'EveniQg Shoes Groat Value at 3s lid ) Girls' and Boys' School Boots from 4a 6d Ladies' Button Shoes, wonderful y*lne, 9b 6i Meu's good strong Bluchers, 53 lid Indies' Felt Slippers from Is And a thousand other lines that oannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, there is not a Shop in Ashburfcon that can give you as good value 'or so little money as MELLOE. Remember, that MELLOIV3 Zealandin Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, so if yoa *ish to S»ve Money and grow rich, buy your BOOTS and Shoes from uo other Shop but . J. Sffi 25 Ll* 0 B'S, ZEALAND CA BOOT STORK, Tancred Street, Aahbnrton I ETC. ETC ONE MONTH ONLY. | ! Wholesale Reductions in Every Department*. j ■ J N Order to make room for New Goods, we are holding a One Month's Clearing Sale i. of Bicycles and Accessories at Great deductions. Some of Our Special Lines and Prices :— Bells, various styles, from 6d upwards to 4s Eepair Outfits 6d, 9d, and Is. Oil, Lamp or Lubricating 6d, 9d, and Is Oil Cans (all sorts) at 3d, 6d, 9d and Is Toe Clips—We have about 30 pairs left' and they must go. Various makes to choose ; from, prices 9d to 3s 6d. [. Lady's Skirt Clips (English make) 9d per pair. . I Trouser Clips—We have grosses of these from 2d per pair I Lucas' Candle Lamps at 10s 6d, usual price 12s 6d Blumels Celluloid Mudguards 8s per pair (light as a feather) Hall, Shone, Mudguards, spring roller, 7s 6d per pair, very easily fitted. LOOK HKRE : Cheap Bikes at JLast Special Line of 12 Atalanta Model 2 Bicycles. / 5 Gents' Atalantas, Model 2—1902 parts, 7 Ladies' Atalantas, Model 2—1902 parts. I any size frame, handle bar, gear, rubber, or any size frame, handle bar, gear, &c.; latest i rat-trap pedals, beautifully enamelled, and dress guards. A number of these machines j plated and lined in gold and silver, usual are already in this district, and give corn price, £20. plete satisfaction. Usual Price, £20, Sale Price, ;£is,ios Cash Sale Price, £16 Cash Just the machine for the hard working An ideal machine for Shop Assistants, man, who likes to get home for lunch. Dressmakers, etc., Easy Terms arranged if Easy Terms arranged if desired. desired, from 20s per month. All Machines Now on View at Zealandia Cycle Woefca, Burnett Street, Ajshburton. { W. Schwartz, Bv&nefo Manager. j T>ICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. i X i Put in Soldered Lead Packets, SMgWi from Tea^Garden to Tea Pot i . ■ lIP r^wi DON'T Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used in.the Government; Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J, T. GOOOH, Asliburton,



! SPECIAL NOTICE. TT7 ANTED all about to Plant this Seaso VV to inspect my Stock of over 250.000 j Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well i ■ grown and will be sure to giro satisfac tion. JAS. POUTER, Clifton Nursery, i Allenton, Ashburton 72, Mail Notices Mails close for the following places, as | under, subject to the necessary alterations. SATURDAY, July 6. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Botomahana, at 6 p.m. j ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS. j On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at 6 p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Eailway time-table.



A Successful Settlement.—The Timaru " Seratd*B'.' Gleriavy corresponpent writes): ['■' The Waikakah'i 1 estate," comprising close on 50,000'abres,'which !was purchase^ from fc AJJlen ' sime jfchrde year's ago 1, Ija's pyflyed ,o*M? <?£ $° ?ft?? fc successful ven tures jihjß Q-6yej.'nment ever undertook. Th' c estate extends tVw thjß to the vT-s-lhao River, and is now closely settled bvmore than 100 families. The settlors almost to a man are well satisfied with their land aud are steadily improving their homes. The land varies greatly in quality that near the Wnitnta being well adapted for cheep, and the portions near the Wai fiao fce#£ m® P" toS c f owing heavy crops of and ate. The Government | has been'very fdrtunatein finding a^afi class of tenants, and as time goes on tjtiiß disfciict should .become one of i^he most .j?rospero.us in .Spi^h Canterbury. Worms $ndermine Children's Constitut ioas," is&"W#s£WOP* B'ls8 'ls boxes-" Wanted Kuowh—Th=»t fat .^aghß and Hnlds howe-vei- severe, 'here Is nothing to: p O mp^wlthWßSiqUß4



The " Labour " is s we fcliQ}7, I'A problem hardto solve,' '''■ kV > But if its progress is but slow, Ee 1 suits in time revolvev But in the Case 'of cold or cough, Results are swift and sure, 1 • If -nre bujb take to drive them off $pms Wqoijs-' Q §bat Pe^ebmint Curb



Srno. t» N*>w W-ntv Trade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, vi Is bo?esj sold everywhere



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