COMMERCIAL.

London, March 27 The wool Bales oloaed firm, the top prices being obtained by thrs Tekampu clip, which soli at 6Jd. During the aoriee 156,000 bUes were catalogued* 73,000 were sold for Homo couuUmpMcn.TS.dOO for ths Continent, and 4COO for America, 11,000 being held over; Compared with tho February Baips, merinos advanced 7^ per cent, fiae crossbred* 10 per cent, and other qualities 5 to 1\ per cant. Merino Jambs advanced 5 per cent, and orofsbreis 10 per cent. The proppeefce of the M»y salsa are goodi The amount of wool available will probably not exceed 280.000 bales The Amwioin visible wheat supply is esti mated at 78,841,000 bushels

TIMARU GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

(From Oar Own Correspondent) The markets show a healthier tone on the week. For wheat;, tho nominal quotations are 3j 4d to 3s 53, fob Very little business is doing, however, aa the market has scarcely settled down yet, owing to the absance of reliable eampiea A f*ir quantity of oats is cm offer, and th« quotations are 2a Id on fcruokF, Timaru, in onntala : 2s o£d in aacks, ler linns of oats that will paaa tha Govern ment) graders. Milliner oats maintain their value «.nd are wor< lb 2s 4d on bracks, Timaru. This quotation la for prime quality, which rneete & very ready saifl. Barley, nominally 2s 3d to 2s 6i for feed, 2i 9i to 3j 3d for malting. Potatoes are worth 37a 6d on trucks, Timaru, bags sound, for April-May delivery

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

The usual gale of stock vns held at the Farrneis' lards on Wednesday, when the yarding comprised nearly 1000 ehaep. The sale, on account) of tho bridges in tho district being washed away, was poorly attended, const qnently nothing was sold under the hammer. Two lines of fat ewes at 103, and one line of old ewes at 5s were sold privately. The entry of cattle was good, but che demand poor.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1902.

It is no doubt well known to those who have given any attention to political matters in New Zealand that the General Election, which will take place at the end of this yrar, will be carried out in terms of thn Kepresenfeation Act, 1900, under which the number of mem burs to b^ elected to the House of Representatives will be seventy-six, (oxclusive of Maori members), instead of seventy, as provided by the Act of 1887. In consequence of this, tha two Comniwsiona appointed ntider the amended Act of 1896, one for each island, will sit together at a time and place appointed by the Governor, in order to determine how many of the sis additional seats shall be for the North Island, and bow many for the South Island (including Stewart Island.) The joint Commission will have to determine this on the conditions pre scribed by the Act of 1887. The Com missions will thereafter act indepen dently of each other, and will settle the boundaries of the elfctoral districts io each island on a population basis. In computing tho population, tventy-eight per cent is to bo added to the popu lation of districts outside of cities or boroughs containing more than 2000 persons. The population of the whole colony is then to be divided by the num ber of members, and the result will be the quota for each electorate. There are to be four city electorates—Auckland, i Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunediu , —which are to be co defined as to con tain the wholn, and three nicmbfirs »re to be assigned to each of them. Various provisions are tntdo to regulate tho quota foe the cities, which it is not nucesstry to deal with here. With re gard to the remainder of the colony, it is to be divided into as rainy districts as there are members to bo returned. Although the Oommissionpra are re quired to give dae consideration to the present b'>und«rifls, to community of iutercßtß and topographical features, there ara undoubtedly several electo rates in which tho adjustment of boundarioa will bo exceedingly difficult: Tb;e waa ishown on the last occmioo when the boundaries W?ro re-arranged. For instance, boife community of interest and topographical features were disregarded when the a^utc bank of tho Ilakaia waa tacked "on to the Selwyn electorate. We pre sume that the work cf re-con structing the eieetorates will begin soon, otherwise it is dij^Lcolfe to see how it can be got through in time to give tho electors an opportunity of availing themselves of the provision, that objection m&y be lodged against any proposed boundaries. The Com missioners are required to consider any such objection before coming to a de ; termination, but it goes without Bay ing that they will seldom be willing to revise their «v?n decisions, Ifc is quite evident that £&c electors as a body are »t & grs&& disadvantage in regard to the forthcoming General Elections, because only those who may have access fco certain j sources of information will have any idea of the probable limits of each con stituency.. For instance the Asbbartora, Selwyn aaei Garaldine electorates will probably all be «Ue<red, but we shall not know how, for months yet—quite poß3ibly not until the last moaieni. It would appaar to ba highly desirable tisfit these periodical re-adjustments of electoral boundaries should take place at least sis: months before a general election.

Local and General.

On the first) page to-day will be found 'My Lady's Satchel, 1 and on the fourth page Cable News,

J The Governor. — Hia Kxoallenoy the I Gov§roor and finite passed through Ashbar ' too by the express last eveniog. Ashburton Band—The aervioes of the< Ashbarton County Brass Band have been engaged by -the Amateur Athletic Club for the sports in tho Domain on Monday. Water Rage Construction — The Ashbotton Gounty Oauncil invite tenders for the construction of twenty miles of water races and eighteen fords In the Ooldstream Road District. Tenders close on April 4th, The Long ABM—The Ohristoharoh Star cays a man was arrested on Thursday morn iag on a charge of having failed to piyai fine irfl coed upon him at Ashburton some time ago, for riding a bioycie an a footpath. To Volunteers--A return showing the results of the volley and independent firing at) TimH.ru on March 26th, will be found in our advertising columns. Sports Association—At a meeblng of the F!x icutive of the Sports Association, held on Wednesday night, it was stated that the Excelsior Football Olub had joined the A&aooiauon, and had arranged for playing on tho Hock9y Olab ground Thb FACTORies Act—Owners of factories under the Factory Act, are reminded that any occupier of a factory, who negleoba to register hie or her faotory by the lac April, 1902, is liable to be proceeded against. The Milling Trust — The Milling Trust is claimed to be a good thing for the Auckland Northern Boiler Mills. It Is stated the mills have plenty of orders, and have been able to bay some of the competition flour sent up to Auckland at cutting prices, reship it sooth, and resell ataprcfib. Rhoognition ©B 1 Mebit—ln forwarding to the Secretary of the Aahburton Brass Band a cheque for its work at the St Patrick's Spoitß Meeting, the Secretary of the latter took oooaaion to compliment the Band upon the manner in which it) had eorried out) its engagement, in Bpite of the difficulties caused by the inclement weather, at the same time expressing regreb that the Association's funda did not admit ol supple menting the fee charged by the Band, by a apijoiil donation

Important ra Seockowners. — Stock owners will be pleased to see an announce, menc by the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company that from the first of April there will bs a reduction of ooe farthing per pound in the charge for fsllmongering akltiß at Belfast and Fairfisld Freezing Workß, and ivlao that there is aleo a reduction to take p!ao<3 in the freezing and freight rite on lamb from fche same date. The combined reductions are equal to about threepence par bead on a 361b iamb. The INTAKE—The fact that the channels on th s weafi end of tho town have had no water in them for days induced the Mayor to visit the intake this morning, to ascertain tha cause of the stoppage of the water. He le*rno<* that the intuko had been blocked by : a mass of shingle whioh it will taka day a to c'ear away. The Mayor interviewed the County Council member for the riding in 1 whioh the intake is, and also consulted tha County Engineer on the matter; la the meantime the residents of Aehburton have | the satisfaction of knowing that they must depend upon their pumps and tanks for water for several days longer. Something wiil have to be done at unoe to remedy this abate of things. Primitive Medhodist Sunday School — Preparations haa been made lor a record Anniversary in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday Sohool tomorrow and Monday. Kxoellenb singing may be expected under the condorship of Mr Joneß, Many of tha children will recite on Sunday afternoon and on Monday night. Addresses will ba delivered by resident) Ministers on Monday evening's entertainment, And the pr'zea distributed to the Sunday echohra. Admission free, collection in aid of Sunday School* Farmbbs'Union and Millers' Trust— Tha manager of the Northern Roller Milling Company has received the following tatter from tho Secretary of tho New Zealand Farmers' Union for the Taranaki provincial district: —• At a meeting of tha TaraDaki Executive of the New Zaaland Farmers' Union the action of the Flour Millers' Association was discussed, and it wan re solved— ' that the thanks of this Exeoutive be sent to those millers who have withstood i the action of the Flour Millers' Association, 1 aod that they ba asked if they are prepared to deal direct wifch cooperative atore3 and individual farmers who require flour in balk, and on what) terms.'

Coursing Meeting at QAMABU~-The fourth instalment h*a now been received for the Fatarlty Stake to be run on April 30th aud following days by the South Island Couraiog Club. Eighty four doga remain in the stake, so that a three days' coursing will be necessary to run the meeting. The Club has t;one to considerable expense lately in enlarging the escapes and fencing the grounds, making the enclosure lens than half its former siz9, The harea are arriving from Mr Bull, Peel B'oreeti They are in good condition, and with She clover now in the enclosure, and the feed otherwise supplied by the olub, they will ba in excellent order when tha meeting takes place. The only things neoaasary to make the meeting a suocees are hares thab know the escapes and a good judge

"The Cbdoifixion." — The Aahburton Musical Union, assisted by the Ohuroh Ohoir, produced Sir John Btainer's Oratorio '• The OrucSfisioa " in 86 Stephen's Church on Thursday evening. The building waa crowded, and aa tho work had evidently been carefully studied, fchope present enjoyed an intellectual treat. The Musical Union is to be congratulated on having succeeded so well in producing snch high chaa rrtuaio aa that which is contained in this magnificent work. The Rev R A Woodtnorpe made a few explanatory remarkß by way of intro duction, Mr Llewellyn Owen wielded the conductor's baton, Mrs Claridgs officiated an one organ, and Mr F Curtis at the obher, the principal parts being taken—as on the former occasion—by Mr ■Rurgese (tenor), Mr Schwartz (baae), Mr MoClurg leading tha quartette of atrinß instruments. The whole of those who took ptrt iv Thursday evening'a performance may be congratulated upon tho manner In which the Oratorio w*b produced ou that occasion

I.O.G.T.—The quarterly disfcriob Lodge meating of tha 1.0.G.Tt waa held yesterday (Good Friday) in tha Templar Hall, Ashbur on, representatives being present from Aohburton, Mefchven, and Wakanui Lodges, also visitors from the Cnristoharch and Dnnedin Lodges, Bro G W Andrews pre sided, and mention was made of tha absence of BroG V Westbrooka, the Diatricb_ Chief Templar^ who had gone to South Africa to join the Seventh Onntingeat. A roaolution waa passed to the efieob thab the appreoiution of this Lodge for the enthusiasm aud ability of Bro Westbrooke in tha interests of the Order, ba placed on reoord, and that the lod^e wish him God epoed, greab aucoeep, and a safe return. The election of office bearers for the ensuing year reisulted aa follows ;—D CT, ?ro U Rands ; DV T Sister Dalton ; O Sec, Sister E Blair ; D A Sec, Sister A Blair; D Ch*p, Sister L Duff; D M Bro Moloney jDD M, Blßter Butler : D Councillor, Bro (i W Andrews ; D Eleo:oral Deputy. Bro D Stock ; P S J T, Sister G Rands ; B G, Bifo O Travurji ; DS, Bro Butteriok, The inancial report waa satisfactory, aud several itoma of buaiaess deiling with the affairs of the district were dealt with. Tea waa provided by members of the Ashburton Lodn©, Bni in che evening a social was held, dutiag which a lengthy, varied, and interesting programme inoludift? several isama on the gramophone, managed by Mr Ol^sach, was carried out, and the hearty appreciation of a|l waa expreeed fstr fjhss pleasant day a»d evening spent in Ashburbou.

The Tbnth Gonsignmbn* of goods (this season's) just landed by Messrs Oatea, Lowry and Oo include novelties quifco new to Ashburton, Among tho lateah in cycling cipa are the 'Kiipwell, 1 • Griptite,' and 1 Holdlfaob,' alao new atylop. in cycling poncboa. QChia firm is noted for always being up to dace with the Homo market, and their atook is the largest and moab varied io the colooy

Wsascher Forecast! — Captain Edwin wires ;—Soroog north to easo sad south east winds after 20 hours from now ; glass fall.

New Zealand Pigs—The Sydney Gazette notifies that the importation of New Zealand swine to New South Wales is farther prohibited for twelve months

Deaths From Thibst—A cable from Adelaide yesterday stated that a man named Olarke and another, unknown, died from tbirsb m the far north.

Ike Pricb of Wheat—There aro strong indications that a further rise in the price of wheat is probable, as some largo buyers are operating in the South Island.

Beddon Testimonial—The Seddon Teati moniai Committee announce that as the Premier leaves the oolony at an early date, the lists will be closed on April 7oh, when they should be returned to the Comtnitteei

Large Yields—On the Barford Estate this season, from 10 aoces, 87 bushels bo the acre, and from 53 acres 71 bushels to the acre were obtained* The crops in both instances were of Danish oats,

Winslow Racing Club—The com mittee meeting of the Winalow Baciug Olab called for this evening has been postponed till Saturday next, April sth, at 3 p m.

Correction—ln our reporb of the case Polios v Wbitaker on Thursday the magis trate was reported to have said, it was established, that bbc man Graham'was drunk when be left the Royal Hotel.' His Wor ship's exact words were, 'after he left the Hotel', rather an importanb difference. It may be mentioned in connection with this matter that Mr Wilding (for Mr Whitaker) stated that he had ten witnesses to call, bub considered id unnecessary to call more than

8t Andbews, Tikwald—We desire to remind our readers that the sale of work in aid of the funds of the St Andrews Church, Tinwald, wilt be held on Monday. The ladies connected with the church have been bard at work for months past), and the resulb of their labour will be submitted for sale on Monday. There is a large quantity of produce and other arfciolea to be disposed of, and oo doubt) the object! for which, the baziar is being held will induce many to attend and liberally patronise the sale,

Shooting Got of Season—As duck shooting has bees carried on for the last month or two in the Wakanui oreok, we are requested to state thab ib Is illegal, and anyone infringing the law is liable to a heavy penalty.

(This Butchhrs and the Abattoirs—The butchers announce that owing to the moon' venience caused by the distance of the abattoirs from town, they will be compelled to call for orders bhe day previous to that on which tho meat is delivered. I'he orders will, however, be delivered earlier than before.

Intebchakgeabilmy—Radge Wfaibwortb cycles are oonsbruoted throughout: on the principle of absolute inohangeabiliby, thus in case of accident any part oan be obtained and relied upon to fib into its place without difficulty, or alteration of any kind. In* specbion invited. R D Johnabon, agent, Burnett street.'

News in Brief.

Mr T Bullock invites danders for purchase of interest in leasehold farm of 385 acres odd on Wakanul Plains, also for cropping 90 acres ab Riverside, for two crops. For particulars see advertisement

Only One Week More.

Two yearn ago the mosb powerful paper in che world, the London Tints, relying on its circulation amongst the English speaking races, determined to re-iesue the "JEncydo [ »di* Bribannioa" at a price which wonid bring ib wibhin the means of a large number of readers. Instead of costing £37, the price was reduced one half, with the additional advantage thab on payment! of one guinea the hooka would become the property of the intending purchaser, and the further payments made by monthly instal ments of one guinea each. This plan has p!ao-d the books in thousands of houses, giving opportunities for gaining knowledge and elevating the mind that were formerly unavailable. The Daily Mail has taken up the sale of these books on similar conditions, exoept that) the first),"payment is only 5s with 12^ monthly payments ; it ie an example of journalistic enterprise, quite unique in its way, which will commend itself to every educated man in New Zealand. The pub lishers announce the withdrawal of the offer on April 5,

A Wail From Akaunui.

(Contributed) 'As it was in the days of Noah, ao shall it be in the days of Christ},' was almost liter ally fulfilled at Akaunui, as a result of the four days ceaseless rain, which could be gauged easier by feet than by inoh.es. About 2 a m on Monday morning she Hindi river overflowed ita banks, and like 'Odina hounds came howling through the night,' making involuntary immersiociats of many of Mr E Griggs harvest hands, who were temporarily camped in cents, and surrounding the ' Ark' like wharca with amazing rapidity, Inspiring with terror the luckless hands who were unable to swim. It waa a pitiable sight to see the Australian section wading waist deep in their scanty night attire, cursing their fate for having left the land of normal drought. The water steadily rose, and at 3pm the cook signified his intention of clearing out 'whilst yeb it was day." Tha men remonstrated, but !b was of do avail, and under escort of two ploughmen hs waded his way through the already deepened mire, his swallow tailed coat bobbing spasmodic ally up and down, as he feverishly crossed the flooded areas Towards early morning on Tuesday the rain subsided, and the flood waber collected itself into a few well worn channels, Causing peaca once more to reign in the camp, The central plies were washed away from under the Hinde bridge, situated on the Surveyor's road, near Eiffelton ; many of the wheat stacks on the Longbeach and Akaunui estates ware for days surrounded by water ; about 120 sores of oats estimated to yield 300 bushels to tha aors, and many acres of wheat are still in the stooks, poßsibly beyond threshing; everywhere there are evidences of the deluge, In * Akiunui' camp the casualties were—one pair of trouiera, ruined; missing— one cook, latt seen near • Moore's camp,' in company with a hottie of p&iukillar, and expressing a firm resolution to cook uo more in (boded regions.

Sporting.

CNTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

After making the final paymenb the following remain in the

Great Easter Handicap, of 1000 eova i seven furlongs.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Prees Association—By Eleobrio

Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 26

The Boers in Brussels assert that Steyn and De Wet insist; on complete independence, while Schalk Burger and Botha accept autonomy, Sir Tanbman Goldie, interviewed after visiting South Africa, stated that the amnesty lor the rebels waa the chief obstacle to peace. He hoped the Government would at least insist on every rebel fighter being disfranchised for life. It was imperatively necessary to abolish duality of language. A hundred thousand troops would he re quired for years to maintain peace. An operation has been carried on from Commando Drift through Swart bank, GestopfontoSnj and Gelak to the Lichtenbnrg blockhoaae line. The columns commenced to move at dawn on Monday, moving rapidly east, and keeping a continuous Hoe, with the obj'Ct of driving the Boors against the blockhouse \'u\m or forcing them into action. Brigadier General Kekewich captured guns and nine prisoners, Colonel W Kitchener eighty nine prt— goners forty five oarts, and • thousand cattle. Some additional prisoners were captured oa the blockhouse line. The troops covered eighty nioo miles in twenty four hours. Colonel Rochfort's •ad Colo&el Bawlinson's columns htve not yet reported thdr result?. London, March 27

Schalkbnrger, Steyn and De Wet are supposed to be conferring at Hoopstad. Schalkburger is expected in Pretoria on Sunday.

At Lord Kitchener's instance, Natal is sending an additional 500 moan

men to the front.

The Brussels newspaper L'lndepen dence Beige, 6§ys the defeat of De La Boy was most unfortunate, neutralising all the moral benefit accruing from Lord Methuen's capture.

The columns in the North-east Orange Colony captured twenty five

Boers,

London, March 28

The Morning Leader pablishee a civilian's letter, written at Pretoria on February 27th, stating that Lieutenant Hancock and Major Morant were court martialled and shot for killing some Dutchmen near Pieterebarg in order to secure their money. The writer sug gests that these men made a p'le from farmhouses and prisoners before de scending to the final deed.

The Daily Mail says the Australians

who were court martialled, commanded the Bashveldt Carbineers, a mixed scallywag body, recruited in South

Africa and the colonies. It adds that the atrocious murder and looting of surrendered Dutchmen and natives required, for the credit of England, exemplary punishment. The Bishops of London, Rochester,

and St Albans made a joint Good Friday appeal for prayers for peace, if it mty be rightly had, De La Bey still hag four gone, bat two are useless.

The totti captures io the recent sweep were 179. Schtlk Burger and party reached KroonaUd on tho 23rd. One delegate was blindfolded on the 24th tnd escorted through the lines with • white flag to meet Steyn. The rest of the party lived tt the station, and afterwards at • private hoaee, awaiting his return.

THE DEVON AT SYDNEY.

Sydney, March 28

Mr Seddon has cabled thanking Mr See for his kindness for making the stay of the Devon's contingent as pleasant as possible in providing a steamer trip round the harboar.

The Shooting of Australian

Officers.

United Press Association—By Bleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, March 28

Major Len eh am, in the capacity of commanding officer, was also tried for shooting Boers, and sent to prison for three months. Morant informed the Court that he alone was responsible for the shooting, which was done by his orders. While awaiting; trial the prisoners continued fighting with the Carbineers for two months. Morant was a son of Admiral Bigdy Morant, and was a contributor to the Bulletin under the norn de plume of " The Breaker."

Death of Mr Cecil Rhodes.

United Press Association—By Eteotrto Telegraph—Copyright.

London, March 27 Mr Rhodes is dead.

Mr Rhodes' funeral will take place at Capetown on Wednesday. It is reported that he left large provision for the development of Bhodesia, and the completion of his Cape-Oairo pro jects. Continental newspapers consider thafc Mr Rhodes' death will immenßaly affects Britain's future in South Africa. Dr Jameson conveys Mr Rhodes' body for interment to the Mafcoppos. Amongst Mr Rhodes' last words were " So little done, so coach to do." The London Stock Exchange is not affected by the death of Mr Rhodes. London, March 28 Mr Rhodes bequeathed Groot Schanr his house at the Gape, to the people of Capetown, and large sums to chari» ties. The post mortem disclosed an exten sive aneurism of the heart. There is to be a State funeral. There are signs of mourning in fcae chief centres of Booth Africa, &nd re solutions of condolence h&ve been car ried by public bodies. A memorial service is to be held oq Thursday in St Paul's Cathedral. The members of the Stock Exchange sent cable messages to South Africa, expressing their sense of the Empire's loss, and their conviqtion that Mr Rhodes cannot be replaced, (Received March 29, 944 am) London, March 28 The Kaiser telegraphed to King Edward condolences cm Mr Rhodes' death.

CRICKET.

A match was played on the Domain Ova! yesterday between the Sydenham Rivals Cricket Club and the Ashburton Orioket Olub, and resulted in favour of the visitors by the narrow majority of 10 runs :—Syden. ham Oriokob Oluo 67 and 63, Ashburton Cricket Olub 85 and 29. The match wan played on a ireaoherom wioket, and it was clearly a bowler's day. Orr for Ashburton, and Donolly for Sydenham were the beet bowlers; A W Lane 31, Kendall 14, and W Berryman 10, (not out), scores double figures for Ashburton, while Mlnifie 17, Hampton 15, Patrie 21, and Grammar 29 were the highest sewers for Sydonham, The fielding on both aides was excellent. Luncheon and afternoon tea were provided at) the pavilion. The visitors expressed them' selves greatly pleased with thoir treatment.

A special Committee Meeting of the Ashburton Crioket Olub waa held ai MoConnell'e rooms on Thursday evening Present r—o J Taylor (ohairman), Percy Orr, Fred Pritohard, W Orowther, L« Andrews, and 8 S Choab. Various details weie arranged with reference to the B&Bter matches* On the motsloa of Mr Taylor seconded by Mr Orr, it was decided to abandon the Geraldlne m&toh on Easter Monday, owing to the train aervloe being inconvenient. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to the Tennis Olub for the use of their boiler, and to Mr James Elliott for a donation of a bag of firewood. This was all the business.

A match will be played on the Domain Oval on Easter Tuesday, between the Sydenham and Addington United Cricket Olub, and a team chosen to represent Ash* burton Connty. Play will ootnmenoe at 11 30 a m sharp* Aehfaurton Oouaty :— G W Andrewß, L P Andrews, Percy Orr, Fred Olarfc, F Bands, W Orowther, Feed Pritohard, (Ashburtoo), OE Davlß (MeShven), C Kendall (Fairfield), Peters (Mount Somers), and Uriffen (hlaytield). Emergency —W Powell (Aahburton.) All those unable to pUy are requested to notify the Captain of Aihburton Orioket Club at oace. Luncheon will be provided at che pavilion at 1 30 p m, and afternoon tea and refreshments ao 3 30 p m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not. bold onreolvos responsible (or opinions expressed by our correiponrienta

POLICE v WHITAKER.

TO THE EDITOR

SIR,—An exempl fioatlon was afforded on Thursday, at ycnr local Court, as to how, and in whabmanner B anhot6!keeperiasubjected to anno7anoe and expense, from purely the justification of cads. In your report hat week of the case in which two men were arrested for supposed robbery, the public was told that Graham, the possessor of money, supposjed to be stolen, was met by the individuals at the Royal Hotel, then 1 f , and though the polioe testified {vidt report), thab Graham, up till closing hoar*, was cos in such a state as to be arrested, an information is then laid against the respected lessee of the hcs'elry for supplying Graham with drink while intoxicated. It was, no doubb, of the failure ot the first) case thab this informstion was laid. Oa Thursday the oibo was heard, and fully showed an error of judgment, as even the two Crown witnesses—those arrested previously—-would not admit bhab Graham was even the worse for dr<nk. The Magistrate told the polioe that neb a tittle of evidence had been ad duced, and when the case for the defence opened, it was proved conclusively that Graham was sober ab the house referred to. A misorable failure was che climax* It seems to me somewhat strange, as an independent witness, and unknown bo the parties, and com* ing from some thousands of miles away, that such a case as this should escape the know* ledge of bhe Attorney-General, or such other channel ruliog the department, for if this in to be the future conduct of the polioe, who wnuld be the lessee of a respectable hostelry ? —I am, oto.,

J S J Pengblley

Interprovncial

United Press Association—Bj Eleocrlo Telegraph

Wellington March 27

An Order in Council has been paßaed, lm' I poking the following export duties oq white pine and kahikabea logs round out in half logs, squared lOin x lOin or its equivalent or over, 3s per hundred superficial feet; flitches any width nob exceeding ten inches, 2s per 100 feeb

PATENTS.

Mr & J Park, patent and trade mark agent, Royal Insurance Buildings, 208 Hereford Street, Ohristohuroh {authorised by the New Zealand Government), England and Thomas, representatives, supplies the following list) of New Zealand applications jor p&tents, compiled from the New Zealand Gazette of the 20th March ".—Auckland—W Knight, preserving pas ; D Cochrane, dray and eooop; H Allan, tap. Canterbury—J O'Donoghue, chaffcutter. Otago—R Miller, wave motor; J Ford, tap; Waters and McLean, merchandise conveyer ; A Suther land, wire strainer; E McLean, trap; F Miller, tablet Southland—Caeaela and Pres ton, horse collar; J Pomeroy.Bhear regulator; Hancock and R&mage, aon refillable bottle ; A McFsrfane, fire escape. Taranaki—W Hosking, cow bail; Jones and Larritb, perßervative Wellington-—N Jackson, wire strainer ; J Donnelly, hair oil; H Hudson, wire fenoing staple ; C Cooze, fire escape ; Philpotfc and Hutchison, fire escape and fire alarm ; H Brasell, vehicle brakei All questions relating to patents and trade marks marks may be addreaaed to A J Park, patent agent, Manse Btreefc, Dunedin ; 53 Esk street,lnvoroargtll; 208 Hereford street, Christchuroh; and 26 Shortland street, Auckland

High School Sports.

The following are tha results of the High School Sports, whtoh were got) off on Thurs day last:—■ Long Jump, B—Thomas 1, Hard is 2, Stone 3. Throwing the Criokeb Ball, B-Hardle 1, Sbone 2, Thomas 3. High Jump, B— Skianer 1, Morrison 2, Furze 3. Hieh Jump, A—Nell 1, Watsoa 2, King ston 3. Long Jump, A—Berryman 1, Kingston 2, 1 Watson 3. Throwing Criokeb Ball, A— Watßen 1, Hardie 2, Berryman 3, Kington 13 points, Berryman, 12 points, Bass 10 points, Wateon 7 points. I

The Premier Goes with the Tenth

United Press Aaeooiation—By Eloctrio Telegraph

Wellington, March 29 The Premier has definitely deoided te go bs far &B the Cape with the Teath Contingent) on his way Home for the Coronation. It is probable that arrangements will be made for a New Zealand Coronation Contingent) to go with him, sailing by the Drayton Grange on 12bb April. A portion of the Coronation Contingent will be picked up at Capetown.

A Native Contingent for the Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napier, March 29bh

It has been decided by the Government that a Native Contingent, consisting of 24 members, shall be Beat to England to represent New Zealand in the Coronation ceremonies. The places from which they will be drawn have been allotted as follows : —South Island 6 Northern part of North Island 6 ; East Coast 6, and West Coast 6«

SOCIAL COLUMN.

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Eomaa Catholic Bishops Pas torals.

THE LICENSING QUESTION

On February 9th a Lenten Pastoral from Most Rev Dr Walsh, Roman Cat holic Archbishop of Dublin, such as is' issued by him in common with the other Prel&tes of the Roman Catholic Hierarchy in Ireland at the beginning of the Lenten wesson, was read at the variouß churches throughout the dio cese of Dublin.

After the usual Lenten regulations, Dr Walsh renews the edict against i H^cret societies promulgated by Leo. XIII, and several of hia predecessors, and points out that sentence of excom- j munication has been pronounced against members of such societies, and all who in any way promote their interests and goes on to say:—' Hence, Catholics becoming Freemasons, Rib- j bonmeo, Fenians, or members of any similar secret society, or taking part in their meetings, balls, etc, incur the censures of the Church.' The Pastoral further condemns drunkenness, and aho unwholesome representations in theatres and elsewhere, and seductive pictures and photographs. Cautioning his flock against indulgence in dissi pating amusements, Dr Walsh warns them against dtnciog clubs, ' a number of which have in recent years been opened in the city, as being fall of danger, especially to the young.' Reverting to the subject of the theatre, the Pastoral has the following paragraph :—-' For some years past attention has had to be called to the steadily growing disregard of all moral restraint amongst those who are re sponsible for the management of places of relaxation and amusement in our city. . . The pastors of oar Catho lic people should never allow them to forget that it is the encouragement given to debasing performances by those who flock to them as gratified spectators that makes it possible to maintain such things in our midst,' A further subject of publis interest is dealt; with as follows :—' Another evil, of comparatively recent develop ment amongst us, is the telling of for tunes by means of palmistry and other foolish devices. Practised, at first, in a mere spirit of pleasantry, at bazaars and other scich gatherings, palmistry has come to be regarded in all serious ness, not of course by the itaposters whose trade ilt is, but by their dupes amongst both rich and poor, whose superstitious folly makes that trade a | profitable one. The same is true of j fortune-telling in its various other forms, All such practices are griev ously sinful. They are superstitious at the one aide, aud dishonest at the other. Moreover, they are shamefully cruel, when carried on, as they too frequently are, afe the expense of the j poor.' His Grace complains of the unequal administration of justice as regards these practices, observing that as only the poorest and least promi nent of those engaged in them have! been prosecuted, it may fairly be in- j ferred that in some mysterious way impunity has been secured by the more prominent and thriving culprits. \ His Grace then condemns betting and gambling, and forbids the use of bazaars organised for religious and charitable purposes of roulette tables and the like. The Archbishop also refers to the question of wakes and the dissipation which accompanies them, declaring them offensive to God and most degrading to those who give them countenance. The Pastoral also issues a warning against the reading and dissemination of unwholesome literature, and desires Rom*n Catho lics ' not to leave a penny of their money for the purchase of anything— harmless, or even good, though it may be—in any bookshop or other place in which demoralising publications are exposed to view, or are known to be on sale.' Advertisement hoardings displaying pictures of a demoralising tendency are also condemned. The Pastoral towards its conclusion has the following direction:—• Daring the continuance of the present prolonged and calamitous war in Africa, the Collect for the iiviug and the dead is to be said at the Mass each cUy, as already directed, for peace and for the unhappy victims of the conflict.' In the Pastoral read throughout his diocese yesterday, Cardinal Logue says:— Seldom, if ever, has a war of the dimensions of the South African War resulted in so much slaughter in the field and deaths by disease. Even in its dying stages it is daily marked by the sacrifice of many valuable lives. It has canned untold suffering, not: only to those who have been actually engaged, but to helpless women, and, most pitiable of all, to innocent child ren, who have been swept away In thousands by want and hardship. It is very doubtful whether the fruits of of victory, even if secured, can com- j pensate within any measureable dis tance of time for the waste of trea sure. They can never compensate for the sacrifice of human life. Our Irish soldiers have been found wherever battle was hottest, suffering loss in proportion to their bravery. The loss has left many an Irish home destitute. The taxation caused by the war would descend aa a pernicious inheritance. The Pastoral condemns sending Catho lic soldiers to South Africa in ships unprovided with Catholic chaplains. In a lengthy reference to the prevailing intemperance, Cardinal Logue saya if a concession be made to the Catholic demand for higher education, it will be but niggardly doDe s reluctantly held cut to get rid of beggars. If the Catholics of Ireland were to bind them selves together even for one year, to dispense with drink, and pay into a common f and what is usually expended upon it, the amount would establish and endow a University which would be the admiration of Europe, Tho Most Re? Dr Clancy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Blpbin, ia his Lenten Pastoral, deals with the Pltn of Campaign movement, aud refers to its having overstepped the boundary Hue in certain parishes of bis diocese between what was morally lawfal and unlawful. He points out that the distribution of land is inequitable, and the most pro lific source of poverty in Ireland. He refers to his own letter to the Ros-. common meeting in favou.r of the

policy of Purchase and the enlargement of holdings. He regards it «s his con scientious duty to quote the Papal de cision condemning the Plan of Cam paign, and he trusts that in doing so it might have the eftVct of at least one popular movement in hie diocese *ny moral fault that may be connected with it. Ho adds that the blessing of God cannot oocompany the efforts of the people to briag about any reform, un less their action he honourable and just.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford advocates a peasant proprie tary, and gays the agitation of thfl tenants will have, »s it always hss hsd« the falleet sympathy of the Bishops and priests of TreUmi, but on condition ttrnt it is conducted stttotly rti the Unei of justice and chanty. No movement, however jast its object may be, can prosper if Heaven condemns the means employed to promoto it. The Roman Catholic Bishop o! Ardagh deals at length with the drink traffic, and points oat that tho social system is to blame for the widespread intemperance that exists. Were there not to be found so called justices ready on every occasion to vote new licensee, even up to the church door } to increase the drink bili, now amounting to thirteen millions, or one-third of the yield of all the farms in the country ? The Bishop goes on to say that the time has come when they should all make an honest effort to prevent emigration.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Raphoe also condemns the system of granting ttew licenses, and says, as regards the future, it would be well for the prieets and people to employ an advocate to resist new applications. Most Rev Dr Henry, Roman Catho lic Bishop of Down and Connor, says : —"Oar people justly complain that they are overtaxed in comparison with England and Scotland. Now a practi cal remedy is in oar own hands for the partial redress of this undoubted grie vance. It is this—Let drunkenness cease amongst as";

Most Rev Dr O'Doherty, Roman Oatholic Bishop of Derry, in his Pas toral, condemns the profanation of St Patrick's Day and Lady Day by use less and unmeaning processions, which served neither Ohurch nor country. Most Rev Dr Browne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wexford, aho expresses himself strongly on the tem perance question, and condemns the system of " mutual treating." The Roman Oatholic Bishop of Oloyne deals with excessive drinking as a de solating plague, and condemns the action of the Galway magistrates in regard to the licensing question.

Football.

The annual meeting of the Pirates B ootbal Club was held ia MoOonceil'e rooms on Wednesday, There was a large attendance) and the Oaptam (MrD Wilson) occupied the chair. The leporb and balance sheet, which showed a credit balance, were read sad adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows :—Patrons, 6AM Buokloy and O Thoffias, Etq* ; President, W Patching, Etq ; Vice Presidents, Messrs W H Collins, J Lane, E Nicoll, W H Dardia, Dc Bolger, A Whitaker, J C N Grigg, H O Percy, »nd John MoLaohUn, M H.R.; Captain, D WU« son (re elected); Vica Oaptßi",M J Lyoijkey; Sco and (tVaap, F Pdrchard {te eleoted); Committee, Messrs F Wilson, Jas Reid, B Oulverhouae, Lewis, P Oullcn, G Parsons, aud W Fitzgerald, Captain and Vioo Cap* t*in ; Selection Committee, Captain, O*pian, and J Reid ; Delegate to the 8 O Rugby Union, Mr T Lewis. It was decided bo open the season on April 10th, with a scratch matoh, and to enter a team for the South Canterbury Rugby Union Senior Cap Competition. The secretary reported ha had received letters from Albion (Christ church) and Waihi Teams promising to play in Aehbnrton ea,rly this season; A nearty vote of thank) to the retiring effioera end to Me McGftneU for the use of room, was passed,JJAfter some minor business had been transacted, and a vote of thanks to the chairman passed, the meeting terminated.

CYCLING.

United Press Association—-By Eleobrio

Telegraph.

Cheistchtjrch, March 28

The Christchnrch Cycling Club held a very successful sports meeting ab Lancas ter Park today, over 5000 spectators attended. The principal attraction was the riding of W Martin, the Amarloan ; G Sutherland, New Zealand; and W Palmer of Anstralla? The entries were good in every race, and the sports were first class. Results ; —

Eastei? Wheel Race, two miles—Firafe heat. ■—R Conneil 70jds, 1 j A Huston 136 yds, 2; J Oonneli 135 yds, 3 ; J Bain !05yda, 4. W Martin acr, G Sutherland 10yds, W Palmer 60yds, and H Holland 86yds also started* Martini Sutherland and Palmer paced each other, bat with a lap and a half to go had not caught up, and Palmer falling then, spoilt! their chance. Oonneli won by a wheel; time, 4min 20|sec. Second heat—A Wateon 155 yds, 1; R J Oooke 160 yds. 2 ; G Bradley 200 yds. 3 j V Ritchie 210 yds, 4. J E Congreve 190 yds, J Falrbain 225 yds, J Grant 240 yds, and A Birch 260 yds also started. Won by a yard: time, 4min 48$ sec. Third heat—o Jones 245 yds. 1 ; E J Ritchie 210 yds, 2; F Naltrass 155 yds 3; W E Anderson 195 yds, 4 A Sangsbet 165 yds, (1 Porter 100 yds. W McOlintook 225 yds and H Gar lick 275 yds also started* Time, 4min Sfifsee

Final heat—R Oonneli 1, A Hasten S3; F Nattrass 3. Won on the line after, splendid race

Two Miles Amateur Haudloap — H Amoa acr, 1; D Rodger ser, 2; TH Oates 25yds, 3. Twenty six starters. A. magnificent finish j time, 4mlu 43|?ec Half Mile Handicap (final)—W Marbits acr, 1; R Gonaell 25yds, 2; • F Natttass sQyds, 8. Won sitting up by a length and a half; time, 60f see

Good Friday Handicap, one mile—-Final hsat—R Oonneli , A Huston 2. Q Brad ley 3

During the day Amos lowered fch© New Zealand two mil© amateur record, cover ing the distance from a Bbanding start In 3mln. 65sec behind Martin's motor tandem. Similarly paced, Sutherland, from a standing start, rode a mile in Imln 55aeo» establishing a new record. G- Lewis, riding a bioyole on the asphalt), be*6 MeLnchlan running 100 yds on the grass In 9|aec. A breeze was In tha faces of tha competitors

Martin and Sutherland failed to get ap in their heat of the wheel race, bat the first mentioned scored a meritorious win in the half mile handicap. He also broke the New Zealand record in his heat of that event, riding the distance from scratch in 59|aec George batherland broke tho NZ half mile record in 52 4-th see, tho previous record being 60 2 sbb see

ME ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 SATURDAY, MARCH 2% 1902



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