EPHEMERIS.

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, July 10. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m. ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS. On and after tho 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 Railway time-table.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Dunedin, July 9 To-day's sales —Golden River 4s, 3s 9d; Roxburgh Jubilee, paids, 18s 6d; Unity, 17s.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1902. Local and General.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires: — Moderate easterly winds j glass rise; frost to-night.

Suicide.—An Auckland Press Associa tion telegram states that Mr George Main, a well-known journalist, cut his throat at his home on Tuesday afternoon. For some time past he had been in bad health, and worried a great deal.

The Christchurch Hounds.—The time for the meet of the Christchurch hounds at Mr P. Jones', Selma, has been altered to 11 o'clock instead of 12 to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Jones have made arrangements to entertain the visitors at lunch.

A Compliment.—At the committee meet ing of the A. and P. Association yesterday Mr John Small, who is an acknowledged competent judge of horseflesh, paid a high compliment to Mr Bankes, Government veterinary surgeon, than whom in his (Mr Small's) opinion a more efficient man could not be found.

Another Carnegie Offer.—ln his Guildhall speech to the Plumbers' Guild, Mr Carnegie offered to pay for the erection of a public library in any city in the English speaking world which would provide a site and commit itself to the permanent main tenance of the institution.

A Temuka Sensation —A painful sensa tion was caused in Temuka yesterday morning, when it became known that a Borough Councillor had been arrested on a charge of perjury, arising out of a recent supreme Court case in Timaru, in which he was one of the defendants.

Ashburton Bricks.—The demand by Christchurch builders for Ashburton made bricks still continues, Mr Albert Crum having orders, in hand at present for the supply of no less than 64,000 for railage to Christchurch within the next fortnight.

Personal.—Mr John Orr returned t° Ashburton to-day from the Islands, having greatly enjoyed his" trip. —Mr M. Stitt returnedto-day.—H. Amos, the wellknown amateur cycling champion, has resigned his position under the South Canterbury Education Board to take a position in Mr C. W. Woods' cycle works in Timaru.

The Cantf.rbury Flour Mills.—The Canterbury Roller Flour Mills Company has accepted the tender of Mr W. W. Smith, contractor, Christ church, for a new brick mill alongside the Company's present premises. The mill will be three storeys high and when finished a new steel roller milling plant will be laid down. The amount of the tender for the building is £2,440.

Tennts. —A special meeting of the Baring Square Tennis Club is called for Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock, to consider matters coonected with the Club, and arrange for opening of season. A full attendance of members and intending members is re quested.

Nisw Zealanders at Bisley.—A cable from London states that the members of the New Zealand shooting team are doing steady practice at Bisley, but with mode rate results. Bandmaster King, of Oamaru, made scores of 101, 96, 95, and 94; W. Ballinger, Wellington, made 98 and 93, and the others made poor averages.

Fatal Accident. —An accident occurred at Pleasant Point at three o'clock on Mon day afternoon, by which Mr Henry Collet, an old aud respected" settler, recoived in juries that led to his death on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred as the deceased was mounting his horse. The animal plunged, and Mr Collet was preci pitated on his head and rendered uncon scious. He was conveyed to Temuka, where he died without regaining conscious ness.

The Cycle Trade.—The cycle trade of late years has grown considerably, especi ally in this district, and now almost all the leading cycle firms are represented, either in branches, depots, or agencies. Among the former are Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co., of Christchurch, the largest cycle makers in New Zealand, who, having made various alterations to their premises, are now holding a one month's clearing sale, ' before opening their next season's goods, which are due early in August. During the sale Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. are reducing the prices considerably on their entire-stock. The Atalanta Bicycle, which is made solely by Oates, Lowry and Co., is being sold at .£ls 10s—during this month only. These machines have made a name for themselves throughout the Colony, and have won many a championship, and to touring cyclists they arre always favourites,, 'on account of their strength and durability.

Primitive Methodist Church.--Last night there was an increase in the congre gation to hear the Rev G. H- Mann, cOn nexional evangelist, who gave a rqost powerful and practical sermon on the three parables, " The lost sheep," "The lost piece of silver," and " The lost son.' 1 The lesson from each parable was significant " mate? rial," " moral," and " spiritual," the last mentioned being by far the weightiest. In this case it was a man that was lost: " a living one" who wilfully went out and purposely rushed headlong into sin of the deepest dye. Sin robs him of character. It is only when the pure lore of God con* strains the poor prodigal to return that there is any hope at all, Sin itself is a' type of insanity, it wastes everything it touches. It was a noteworthy fact that the shepherd went in search of the lost sheep. But in the case of the lost son, no father goes into the far country and compels him to return ; there would be no moral action in that. It must be his own choice and will to return to give it moral significance, To night Mr Mann's subject will be " Spiritual difficulties." A good house is expected.

Tailoring.—The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and remember that our motto is always " satis faction."— Craighead and Berryman.— fAnvT_3

The Price of Kerosene.—There is an impression that the price of kerosene has been raised, but ws learn that this is in correct, as there is no immediate likelihood of the price being raised to the consumer.

Letters of Administration.—On the application of Mr McSherry, solicitor, Dis trict Judge Ward has granted Letters of Administration in the estate of Mrs Kane i (deceased).

1 The Hindmarsh Tragedy.—Mrs Priddle, who was murderously assaulted with a i tomahawk at Hindmarch, Adelaide, has succumbed to her injuries. St. Stephen's Choir Bots.—At the in vitation of the Rev. E. Whitehouse, the boys of St. Stephen's Choir spent a very pleasant evening at the Parsonage last evening. The youngsters enjoyed them selves thoroughly, as might be expected, as Mr Whitehouse thoroughly understands the Jart of interesting and pleasing the young. This suggests that a lecture by the Rev. gentleman about some of his ex periences in ludia would be interesting alike to young and old. A Consumptives' Sanatorium.—The Government has purchased a property five and a half-miles from Cambridge, Waikato, formerly, the residence of a -wealthy Englishman named Thornton, as a site for the North Island consumptive sanatorium. The estate comprises about a thousand acres, chiefly bush, with a large building, which can soon be readyjfor patients. The cost to the Government is about .64,000. Hockey.—The following players will re present the Ashburton Hockey Club in the match against Rakaia on Thursday next:— Backs—W. Smith, A. Silcock, W. Houston, E. Marsden, J. Fitzgerald, F. Clark .Tin wald ; Forwards—J. Caskey, F. Watt (Cap tain), H. Millichamp, F. Rands, F. Clark; Referee -W. J. Moore; Emergencies—For wards— W. Fitzgerald, L. McDonald, M. Baker? Backs—G. Dodds, T. Adams, W. Amos. The team will proceed to Rakaia by drag leaving the Somerset corner at 1 p.m. sharp. Any player who cannot go is requested to notify the captain or secretary at once.

Clearing Sale—A clearing sale of the whole of their cycling sundries and second hand bicycles is now being held at the City Cycle, Works and Rudge-Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, every line must be cleared by the end of July, and bargains now present themselves which should be availed of by all in search of any thing good and cheap in the cycling line.

News in Brief.

Farm labourers are still very scarce in the Timaru district.

Under instructions from a client who is leaving for the North Island, Mr Henry Stephenson will sell at his rooms on Satur day a large quantity of household furniture and effects. The sale will commence at 1.30 p.m.

The Ashburton County Council cautions persons against taking shingle from the sides of the Hinds river. Shingle should be taken from the central portion of the riverbed and under the direction of the ranger.

With this issue we distribute on behalf of Mr R. Alcorn, draper and clothier, a circular announcing a clearing sale prior to stocktaking. Special attention is directed to orders by post, which are despatched with regularity. A perusal of the list should well repay our readers.

The Dunedin " Star " of Monday has the following: —A disgraceful sight in Bond street this forenoon was a lad, apparently about fifteen or sixteen years of age, reeling from the effects of drink. He was evidently from one of the boats in port. A man with him was not in a much better condition.

A farewell social will be tendered to Captain Aker by the members of the local corps of the Salvation Array to-morrow evening (Thursday), at 8 o'clock. The Cap tain has spent a number of years as an officer, and will, during the evening, give remiuis9nces of his life. The meeting will be interspersed with musical and vocal items, concluding with refreshments.

Mr R. Alcorn extends a hearty invitation to all to inspect the sale prices of the reliable goods for which the firm has always held a reputation, and also to intimate that the business will be closed all day on Thursday to mark goods down to sale prices. The clearance sale will commence on Friday, at 10 a.m.

A few days ago a Wanganui settler lost a valuable horse under somewhat peculsar circumstances. He was working a pair of horses in a scoop, when one of them became restive, he kicked out, striking the scoop. The result was that both its hoofs were cut off, and until destroyed the poor animal, was left standing on the stumps of its legs.

Football

The following will play for Timaru I. against Pirates at Ashburton on Thurs day.—Kelly, Weir, Tennant, Bowie, Mara, O'Leary, Hassell, Fraser, Mundell, Donovan Edwards, Smith, Fyfe, Fitzgerald, and Johnston.

Municipal Conference

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 8 The Municipal Conference this morning was largely occupied with technical details with reference to rating and valuation. It was resolved to appoint a deputation to impress upon the Minister in charge of the Valuation Department the demand for either substantial reduction of the cost to local authorities under the present system of compiling valuation rolls, or that valua tion should be left to local authorities.

This afternoon the delegates were enter tained at Governmene House, where Lord Ranfurly addressed them with regard to his scheme for the establishment of a home for those colonial and Imperial vetrans who may be in impoverished circumstances. His Excellency went fully into the subject, his address being mostly a recapitulation of what has always been said on the matter. He asked that the municiplites should assist by calling public meetings to discuss the project, and, if possible, receive sub scriptions .He estimated that £4000 would be required for the building, and that .815,000 was wanted to provide the upkeep of the establishment, and his Excellency suggested four places which he thought might be suitable for the location of a home—Auckland, Napier, New Plymouth, or Nelson—though the latter might be objected to on account of its somewhat iso lated situation. That, however, would be a matter for consideration and determina tion of the Executive Committee.

Wellington, July 9 The Municipal Conference dealt to-day with a variety of municipal legislation.

South Africa.

_____ . United Press Association — By Electric ! Telegraph - Copyright. \ Lisbon, July 7. The Argentine agent here will take seve- j ral Boer families to Patagonia. The re- j mainder of the Boers have signed the oath i of allegiance to Great Britain, and are re- : turning to South Africa. j London, July 7 i In the House of Lords, Lord Onslow stat ed that Boer prisoners who did not declare J their acceptance of the position of subjects of the King would not be allowed to return to South Africa.

A. & P. Association.

| The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the Ashburton A. and P. As sociation was held yesterday, the President, Mr T: Stone, in the chair. There' were ' also present—Messrs J. S. Bland, G. Mcßae, J. Stringfellow, John Small, C. Said, J. Wit hell, T. Harrison, Jas. Small, Daniel and Denis McKendry, M. Friedlander, Bishop, L. de. C. Malet, J. Bonifant, G. W. Body, W.T. Lill, T.E.Upton, T. F. Gibson, J. Tucker. I CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read— From T. Ward, asking fot a refund of £2 2s, prize money for 2-year-old filly by I Cavalier.—lt was agreed to refund the amount. From Canterbury Agricultural and Pas toral Association, in reference to Show date, and intimating that the same had not been definitely fixed. the association and the farmers' union. j A communication was received from Mr W. Harding, secretary to the local branch of the Farmers' Union, thanking the As sociation for the use of the room, and asking for a similar favour. Mr M. Friedlander considered that the membership of the Union was strong enough to warrant them in paying for the use of the room. The Union was a strong body, and should assist the Association as much as possible. He moved in the direction in dicated. Mr Bonifant seconded. The President thought that the use of the room should be granted to hold meet- I ings and not otherwise. Mr Whittell suggested that some stipu lation should be made so that meetings of the Union would not clash with those of the Association.

Mr Reid said that the Union was part and parcel of the Association. No trouble had been caused by meetings being held by the Union, and it was rarely they did meet, so that little harm was done.

Mr Bland considered it unjust not to allow the Union to use of the room, particu larly as no clerical work\had been per formed there.

Mr Harrison mentioned, that he had noticed the secretary doing clerical work. Mr Reid moved as an amendment that the request be granted, the Union to have the use of the room free for the purpose of holding meetings therein. ' ' Mr Denis McKendry seconded. ; Mr M. Friedlander, in reply, could not see why the room should be let gratis, It was out of all common fairness to do that. Mr Lill moved as a further amendment upon the resolution passed, that £3 3s per annum be charged for the use of the room. Mr John Sma 1 seconded. Mr Malet moved another amendment, that the room be not let te the Farmers' Union at all" There might be trouble over it. Mr McCafferty seconded. Mr Upton agreed with Mr Malet. If the room were let as suggested, then members of the Association could not come in as they chose and read the periodicals. The two amendments were then put and lost on a show of hands, as was also the resolution of Mr Friedlander. The President then asked the members to pass a resolution to permit the Union to hold meetings at all times free of cost, which Mr Stringfellow seconded. This was carried, and the discussion on this matter ended. NEW MEMBER. Mr William Oakley, of Mayfield, was elected a member of the Association on the proposition of Mr T. Harrison. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to .211 7a were passed for payment. THE SHOW. Mr Daniel McKendry moved that a two days' show be held this year, which was seconded by Mr Harrison. Mr Bonifant said that extending the show over two days gave the judges more time. This was carried. Mr John Small moved that the show dates be Thursday and Friday before the Christchurch show. Seconded by Mr Daniel McKendry and carried. A SUGGESTION. Messrs Horsey, JE; Stoddart, McCafferty, and Daniel McKendry, marshals in the draught stock section at last show, wrote offering as a suggestion that one set |of judges and marshals should be appointed. Sir Reid considered the suggestion a very good one. There was more time for judg ing on the first day now that a two days' show was held, and this the marshals had taken into consideration. He moved that the suggestion of the marshals be approvod of. Mr McCafferty seconded. This was lost on a show of hands, but it was stated in reply to a question by Mr Bland that it would come up again at the time of appointing the judges. Mr McCafferty suid that , one set of judges was enough. In reply to Mr Har rison, he stated that the judging was not finished last year till the second day. COMMITTEES. The following Committees were elected : —Revising —The President, Messrs M. Friedlander, Mcßae, Tucker, McCafferty, Jas. Small, J. W. Stoddart, Cookson, and Reid.

Ground—The President, Messrs Gibson, Denis McKendry, Reid, Leadley, Cookson, Bland, Upton, Harrison and Mcßae. [ Finance—The President, Mr G. W. Leadley, and the Treasurer. Horse Parade—The President, Messrs Stitt, John Small, and Denis McKendry. OFFICERS. The following officers were elected:— Treasurer, Mr R. Friedlander; Auditor, Mr Albert Roberts; Secretary, Mr W. Simp son. Mr Simpson returned thanks for Ire-elec tion to the office of Secretary, a post he had filled for nine years. The Association was a big thing now, and business had to be done in an orthodox manner. veterinary surgeon. The President referred on the laxity of members in the matter of appointing a Veterinary Surgeon. He would like to see more signatures on the list. Mr Malet thought that Mr Simpson should canvass the district. Mr Reid suggested that the President should take the list, and go round the sales. There was a good deal of expense attached to going round the country.) The matter was settled by Mr Simpson taking the paper himself and volunteering to obtain more signatures. NOTICE OF MOTION. The President's notice of motion re alter ing the date of the annual meeting to the first Tuesday in April was then brought forward and agreed to without discussion. Mr Harrison gave notice of motion to the effect that the rules should be revised. The Committee thereafter adjourned.

Mount Somers.

From Our Own Correspondent.

I.ACHELORS' ball. The bachelors of Mount Somers held their annual ball in the schoolroom on Friday evening, July 4th. Ther,e was a very large attendance, visitors being present from all parts of the district. The room was beautifully decorated with evergreens, bunting, Chinese lanterns, etc, and pre sented a most pleasing appearance. The supper, under the superintendence of Mr. J. Price, was served in a large marquee, and left nothing to be desired, The music provided by Term's Band was a feature of the evening's entertainment. At intervals songs were sung by several of the guests, THE WEATHER. There was a heavy fall of snow last week, the ground being covered to a depth of six inches, but since then the weather has been beautifully fine, warm nor'westers being the order of the day, and in consequence it has disappeared with unusual rapidity.

STANDISH AND PREECE.

Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio j Hi°h Street, Christchurch. fc»pke New Venn** 1

CRICKET.

_ «.- j Australians v Warwickshire. j Received July 9, 9.28 a.m. j London, July 9 ! The Australians continued their first innings in fine weather with a good wicket. ' The innings closed for 316. In the second e^say, Warwickshire have lost 2 wickets for 98. Devey 34, Fishwick not out 55.

Farmers' Union.

COLONIAL CONFERENCE

NOTES FROM WELLINGTON.

THIRD DAY'S SITTING.

(From our Special reporter.)

Wellinoton, Saturday.

When I closed down my last budget of notes the Conference was still going strong on general matters. Mr Kirkbride led off a big debate on land valuation, and this was followed by a dis cussion upon rebate of rents, at. the end of which, Mr Leadley carried his resolution : —" That in future all rebates under the Rent Rebate Act, 1903, should be abolished or mada uniform." The distribution of re bates, he said, was placed in the hands of a board for that purpose, and in Canterbury it was found that invidious distinctions were sometimes made, hence the propo-

sition. Mr Leadley also succeeded in carrying his ■workmen's homes motion: —" That tho Government be requested to purchase blocks of iand in congested districts if it can be got at a reasonable price, with a view to assisting working men, the land to be let under the Lands for Settlement Act, 18 2, or a leasehold system with or without compulsory residence." The Auckland and Taranaki delegates brought down a series of motions dealing with" native lands, whioh were generally agreed with. Mr Recce succeeded in getting his motion carried—" That all influence should be brought to bear to have an Act of Parlia ment passed making Crown and native lands and reserves subject to the same taxation and fencing and fcother regulations that settlers' lands are now subject to, under any Act or Acts of Parliament or the powers of any local body or bodies." Messrs Leadley and Recce, whilst admit ting that the question was purely local to North Canterbury, and applied to Lincoln College and Midland Railway endowments, it had caused a great deal of agitation down their way, and urged the Conference to pass the following resolution ••—"That where the Government parted with lands in which a local body had an interest of thirds or fourth for the roading, etc., of its district without the consent of such local body for other consideration than cash, the Government should forthwith relieve the settlers constituting such local body by taking over its roading, etc., or by ap pointing a committee to assess the injury done, and paying the amount to the injured bodies."

Odo of the liveliest of several lively debates was that which followed upon an Auckland resolution :—" That all lands used for agricultural and pastoral purposes should be valued for taxing purposes on the producing or using value, i. c., the value to let,"

It was agreed that the present system of valuation was being very badly carried out, but several speakers agreed that the trouble arose through the action of the valuers rather than through the Act itself. It was generally agreed that the valuation was carried out in a very lax manner. Some of the delegates were very greedy for work, and at a late stage of the after noon these " gluttons for work" suggested that on rising at 6 o'clock the Conference should meet in the evening. This question went to a division, and by a majority of one vote the meeting decided to sit on to 6.30. o'clock, and not meet again in that evening.

An abortive discussion on freetrade was followed by the adoption of a motion on taxation without even an introductory speech from the mover (Mr McQueen, of Southland).

A couple of pages of the Order, paper was then "skipped," in ordor that Mr Leadley might introduce the series of motions bearing upon the Policy of the Union sent down by the North Canterbury branches. The following were the Leadley series, which was adopted :~"That for the ensurance of unanimity of action on the part of the various branches of the Far mers' Union, a clear definition by the colo nial conference of the authorised policy of the union with regard to farm labour dis putes and politics is essential." "That in the opinion of the conference the recommendation of the Ashburton con ference, which reads, 'That as the Farmers' Union is a union of the whole of the pas toral and agricultural community, it should adopt a strictly neutral attitude towards any disputes that may arise between sec tions of that community,' correctly em bodies our proper policy with regard to, farm labour disputes."

" That in the opinion of this conference the proper political attitude of the Farmers' Union would be defined by the conference passing the following resolution: That at all Parliamentary elections members of the Farmers' Union are advised to vote only for those candidates who agree to the plat form of the union and to place the interests of the union above those of party."

"That, provided candidates for Parlia ment will vote in accordance with the policy of the Farmers' Union, as laid down by the colonial conference, it is immaterial to the union as a union to which party such candidates may belong or how they may vote on all questions unaffected by that policy." The conference'rose at 6.30 p.m.

FOURTH DAY'S SITTING.

Monday. When the Conference resumed at 9.30 o'clock this morning the discussion upon the Policy of the Union was continued.

It was resolved—" That a series of ques tions based on the platform be drawn up to submit to each candidate at the coming election in order to arrive at his views on the main questions of importance to far mers, and for the purpose of enabling members of the Union to decide upon their suitability or otherwise to represent the farmers' interests in Parliament."

Mr Leadley declared for the giving of ' a pretty free hand " to branches but not too large a freedom. There should be soma degree of direction given to the Executive Committee. Relegating matters to branches was giving them a somewhat dangerous degree of freedom, which they might abuse.

The President won the attention of the Conference upon reading the draft of a circular which he thought should be sent out to branches. The following is a copy of Mr Wilson's proposed circular : —

" Branches and members of the Union will no doubt be anxious to know what attitude they should take at the forthcoming elec tion of members of Parliament. This was given very full consideration, and after due deliberation, it was decided that the Union should not, as a Union, take part in the election except that every member of it should see that the candidate he supports subscribes to the platform of the Union. For the purpose of ascertaining the views of the different candidates, a series of ques tions, based on the platform, have been <}rawn up. A copy will be forwarded by the Executive of the district to each candi date, with the request that they give the answers and return to papers. These will then be recorded, and every branch in each electoral district will receive a copy of the answers of each candidate for that district Further than that, the Council does not deem it wise at present, tq go, but would earnestly urge each member to, be loyal to the Union, and not vote for any candidate who does not subscribe to the platform. Where two candidates are standing, who subscribe to the Union, members should first try every means in their power to bring about the retirement of one in favour of the other by means of arbitration, and failing that, exercise their judgment as to the best man. This pro cedure will be given a trial at the coming general election, and after going through that experience it will the,n ha for tl^e Union to consider whether it will continue to alter the procedure. Meanwhile, mem bers are asked to loyally abide by the deci sion of the Colonial Conference on the sub ject." The President explained that he had only roughly drafted the circular as a guide for the Conference.

The delegates unanimously approved of its President's suggestion, and set up a

C°nunittee consisting of the President (Mr Wilson), Vice-President (Mr Leadley), Ex president (Mr Kirkbride),, and • Messrs Jwece, Astbury, and Peat, to consider the r,ltr,t cv; cular > and after approving of it. prm. and circulate it amongst the branches.

THE OBJECTS OF THE UNION. th« obipr.°f? 6r *n_. e ad°pted the following as fi St s !..° f, the Union :-To foster the Sw f? £armers > fruitgrowers, and settlers j; to encourage co-operation among its members, to promote the opening up and settlement of Crown and native llndl, and the formation ar _d improvement of means of communication, to obtain cheap freights, and to place the sale of produce and purchase of material required by agri culturists on satisfactory basis ; Union to keep a vigilant watch on all measures brought before the House of Representa tives, and outworking of the present laws, and protest against any measure deemed injurious to farming interests; to secure proper representation of farming interests in Parliament; members of the Union are advised to vote only for those candidates i who agree to the platform of the Union, and to place the interests of the Union above those of party. THE PLATFORM. The rest of the day was spent in erecting the planks of the platform, many *' nails" being tested and rejected. Some time was spent in a discussion upon the question, whether a taxation plank should be included in the platform. Mr Leadley moved—" That the principle of equality of sacrifice should obtain in v direct taxation." This was lost.

Mr Smith then moved, following upon a suggestion made by the Chairman—" That the three direct taxes on land—mortgage and income—should be made equal." This also was lost.

Yet a third motion, which was lost— " That direct taxation should be levied.by means of a land and income tax."

Mr Potts then moved—"That the matter of taxation, other than for Customs pur poses, be not made a plank of the platform." On a division, this was carried by 15 to 9 votes.

The subject then dropped, and another plank was set up for examination.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, July 8 The Farmers' Union Conference began the fifth day of its sitting this morning. The circular drafted by the President yesterday was adopted and ordered to be circulated among the branches as a direc tion for the coming elections. The rest of the morning was taken up with a confer ence with the representatives of the freez ing companies of the colony. The Presi dent indicated that the subjects for dis cussion would be (1) the grading of sheep oy the Government on similar lines to those of the grading of butter ; (2) the opening up of new markets by the com panies, suggesting the West of England and South Africa (the latter to be worked by a pool of companies); (3) a better dis tribution in England; (4) insurance ; (5) • freight.

Wellington July 9 x At the Farmers' Union Conference this morning the Colonial Organiser (Mr Glass), made a statement of the work done by him since March last year when he became or ganiser. He thought the Union had no further need for a general organiser and that was why he had resigned. The pro vincial Councils could carry on the future work. Vice President Leadley referred to the valuable services of Mr Glass and expressed a hope that members of the Union throughout the colony would show their opinion of this in a substantial man ner.

The Farmers' Union Conference con cluded with various votes of thanks and a vote of twenty guineas to Mr Hall for his services as secretary.

The King's Illness.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Coypright.

London, July 8

The King cabled to Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, that he much touched by the kind sympathy shown in India.

His Majesty is progressing slowly but surely. Privacy so far as possible is being observed. There is a proposal to remove his Majesty to the seaside with the object of preventing a demonstration, which might prove prejudical to his health.

The Prince and Princess of Wales opened the Henrietta Raphael Nurses' Home, an adjunct to Guy's Hospital, which provides living and sleeping accomodation for 213 patients and bedrooms for the staff.

The Prince expressed thankfulness to God for the King's merciful recovery. The King and Queen and the whole of the Royal Family had been cheered and sup ported in their severe trial by the deep sympathy expressed in every part of the Empire. The watchers at the sick bed had realised how much, humanely speaking was due to the eminent and surgical skill and the services of highly-trained nurse., which it was the King's privilege to enjoy. The nurses had a right to be proud of their honourable career. Their services had been invaluable in the recent war.

The bulletin issued at 10 a.m. states that the progress made by the King is all that can be desired.

The Coronation.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London July 8 A remark made by Mr Akers-Douglas, a member of the Cabinet, in the House of Commons, is interpreted to mean that the date of the Coronation is not remote. The " Daily Telegraph" mentions that it ) will be early in August.

An official announcement will be made on Friday. ,

The " Daily News" states that the authori ties are considering the .bird week of Angus! as the data of the Coronation.

The " Daily Telegraph" states that there is a prospect of the King reviewing the fleet in August.

Accident to Mr Chamber lain.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 7

Mr Chamberlain met with a slight cab accident, receiving a wound in the fore head. The Colonial Conference, which was to have sat to-morrow, has been postponed in consequence. Mr Chamberlain this morning inspected and addressed 150 Haussa troops at the Colonial Office. He was driving in the evening from the House Of Commons to his Club, when the horse slipped, projecting Mr Chamberlain against the window of the hansom, causing a severe, but not dangerous cut, three inches from the centre of the forehead, and extending outwards. Mr Chamberlain will reraain at Charing Cross Hospital for a day or two, as he needs quiet after the shock.

The King sent a message, enquiring after his condition. Hundreds of Commoners, the colonial Premiers, and Agents-General were amongst the callers at the hospital.

The Lorenzo Marques Fire.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Capetown July 7

Incendiarism is suspected as the cause of tho fire at the British Governments fodder stores at Lorenzo Marques. The fire is still burning, and extinguishing appliances be ing wanting, the fire brigade was powerless, One million eight hundred thousand bales of Government forage have been destroyed, but a few thousand bags of oats were saved

Mr Kruger's statue, intended to be erect ed at Pretoria, narrowly escaped destruc tion. One thousand tons of timber and general stores are endangered.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN. ' F. FERBIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be "had on application t— FOR SALE. 2i Aores Land, Belt Road, Allenton. t\/I RS Randall has instructed me to '" ' ' Sell that very desirable residential Bite, 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 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- | fitantial 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. Full particulars oan be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN, I ~"~ FOR SALE i 600 ACRE FARM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE for Sale at Seafield, a Farm of 500 Acres, well watered by County .•aces. Good Dwelling and Stable. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips; the latter ate 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. _. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "". FOR~ SALE-" ,_ A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Sheller in good order. Full particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. FT ALF-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. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. BMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and A 5 Acres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 834, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER- ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms. Stable, and Orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. »y ri _,.f _»._i__«i_j_»___-„»_ft„____-____ai_y-.i .urirft—wna I.UKINEBS NOTICES H, GRESHAM. SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, By Examination, October, 1897 FLIGHT 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. 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. Hours of Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 16ft _____ METHVEN COACH. T?ltOM JULY Ist, 1902, till further notice, the Methven Coach will leave New* man's Stables, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m. MRS DUFF, Proprietress. te "T i® © Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Periectly 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 Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices . NEW ZEALAND Clothing



.CLEARING SALE"' BICYCLES^ _______________ , Oates, Lowry & Co. Now Holding Their ANNUAjL S A L E. Bicycle Goods at Prices never before offered in Ashburton Some of our Prices- Outfits 6d, 9d, Is I Oil Cans (various makes) 3d, 6d, 9d, Is Bells, all kinds, from 6d | Celluloid Mud Guards 8s per pair Toe Clips, a large stock to choose from, 9d, Is, and Is 6d per pair Trouser Clips in endless variety from 2d per pair. ——B ICYCLE LAMP S,- We carry the largest stock of Bike Lamps in New Zealand. Acetylene Gas Lamps at 16s to 17s fid, We guarantee these. Lucas Candle Lamps 10b fid, usual price 12s 6d Oil Lamps (large stock of various makes) from 3s to 16s. 12 Special Model 2 Atalanta Bicycles. .'p-to-date in every detail. Choose your own gear, saddle, pedals, handle bar, eto. These Machines are known throughout New Zealand as equal to the best imported Bicycle. Each Machine is guaranteed for 12 months. That's good enough ! N]» Only 5 Gents' at «Sl§ 10s C&jJi .# £>• Only 7 Ladies' at £1$ Cask- Easy Terms arranged to suit buyers. A Few Second Hand Machines from £3. Largest Cycle Manufacturers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street, Hf ____*__** mt jS I,lini1 ,lini M _?" __ 05 1 103 3 ** X I §oo *r B iJI I M __"__"_"■___' -^ Urn «. W 11 j§» V-____________________v P^l ~* ___. r gy Kg* [___] %y - Wm M y* __ _____ H 9 »■■■■■■■■'» r, >* W4 _■■ 1 SB fll_-_-___IMBH_B^ ' _^_\ BfIHH &1 I 'r j p>- W ft W I I J" r oc o _ v I sffi oS ® * — I H _■_.'■■•■ ________P HH 1 • Q^ h± *C| 1 r_l __j_)_ ______ t_H I c_=_» U -«__» 1 7 __. B-» P - I C__ V__S# Q _£_% i v.-.v*-'"- »■ fno—f—tfM^r. _..„„. . rr^.f ... r^^^..._-T _--_.-->_r..-.j.jr._Lit_-J..a_r__t___«»^^ SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT \ji R CHARLES CHAPMAN has been appointed Foreman of our PAINTING DEPARTMENT, And we are prepared to execute SIGNWRITING, GRAINING, HOUSE-DECORATING, and PAINTING in all its Branches. A competent staff of Workmen are always ready to send to any part !of the Town and Country. Good Work and Satisfaction, therefore, cannot fail to result. SIGNWRITING A SPECIALTY Photo Muranese^ Mirror, Kristelle, and Sheet Glass cut to any size required. Orders Promptly Attended To. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, House Decorators, and Paperhangers. I P.O. Bos 35. Telephone No 14 j



MONSTER SALE.= ' ■Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is 1: d per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s Gd Ladies' Stockings is per pair Ladies' Corsets from is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, lis 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW OER. jlgggXnlfaiKmumVUMlimidaaUßmSalßSßmail^ .WltlummUm~mimttma^aNatla,m ,„._i-_-_---_-_fc^»a__---«»" SIGN WRITING. r HAVE secured the services of .MR 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. wTTTs on, BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer- Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils,



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