EPHEMERIS

SUN,

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations, TUESDAY, July 15. SAN FEANCISCO MAIL.

For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Aug. 16th), per Kotomahana, at 5.45 p.m. ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OJ? MAILS. 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.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, July 14

During the week ended to-day returns have been reported from 72 dredges, the total yield being 26120z 16dwt 7gr, or an average of 360z per dredge. Additional returns — Perseverance 590z 6dwt 21grs, Upper Magnetic 270z, Waikaka 250z lOdwt, Coal Creek Flat 230z 18dwt, Upper Waipori 230z ldwt, Happy Valley 19oa lOdwt, Eeliance 19oz 4dwt, Ne.w Golden Gravel 16oz, Central Electric 12oz I7dwt Hgr, - The washing up for the season of the Scandinavian Vf ater Race Company gave' a return of 1450 ounces gold.

Dunedin, July 15

To-day's sales -Alexandra Lead 12s 9d, 12s; Alpine Consols, 15s; Golden Eiver, 3s 3d; Mokoia ordinary, J9s; No Town Creek, 34s 5 Eoyal Maori, 4s j Unity, ex div, 18s 6d. Eeturns—Sheddon's Waikaka, 40oz.

Commercial.

London Markets.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 13

Frozen Meat.—New Zealand mutton and Canterbury lamb have declined l-16d. New Zealand beef, 1801b to 2201b per quarter, fair average quality, ox forequarters 3|d, ox hindquarters 53-d. The quantity of wool catalogued to date is 54,522 bales, and the quantity sold 49,256 bales. There was keen competition at yesterday's sale for merinos, Continental buyers operating more freely at top rates. Crossbreds were unchanged. The follow ing clips were sold:—Takapu 4|d, Glen more 4|d, Battlehill 4£d.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

At the Tinwald yards to-day there was a small yarding of sheep, but the cattle, entries wore good. The attendance was fair. The sale, as regards cattle, was not brisk, but sheep were about the same as last week. The following are some of the prices obtained :-— ' Cattle—Fat cows £6 to £7 ss; heifers £3 8s 6d to £6 10s; steers M lls to £6 15s. Store cattle—lß months to 2 years old' steers M2s6dto £3 4s; 15 months heiferß £2 10s; springers £4 to <£9 ss. A pure bred shorthorn bull was sold on account of Mr John Small for .£6 6s; yearlings 31s.

Sheep—Fat crossbred ewes and wethertf 10s Gd to 15s 3d; merino wethers 13s 3d; crossbred ewes 9s to 14s Id; freezing wethers 15s 4d ; Limbs 12s Gd. Store Sheep —Lambs 7s 2d to 9s 9d; crossbred ewes 6s 2d to 7s lOd; crossbred wethers 13s 4d.

Dunedin Grain Market.

Millers are still inquiring for velvet, but the market is against them, and at present rates the wheat they are buying is averag ing them 4s 2d to 4s sd, in store, Dunedin. With Australian flour quoted at £8 5s f .0.b., Adelaide, the New Zealand miller is clearly between two stools.— "Ofcago Daily Times."

DEATH.

Walker.—On July 14th, at Leith Btreet, Dunedin, Maria, wife ®f Thos. Walker, and sister of James Mellor, of Ashburton, After a long and painful illness.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1902. Local and General.

Weathek Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires to-day as follows:—Glass fall after 12 hours from now, with northerly winds. An Arrest —A Press Association wire from Dunedin states that Arthur Blackett, alias H. Crump, who was arrested at Port Chalmers for alleged forgery and uttering at Asjiburton, was remanded to Ashburton.

Police Changes.. - Constable Hunt, of Oaroaru, has been instructed to proceed to Clinton to repla.ee Sergeant Reimer, who. was recently promoted and transferred to Christchurch. Sergeant Reimer and Con stable Hunt were stationed at Ashburfan for some time.

Gun Accident at Laubiston,—^ mO st painful accident befel a youth named Fred Church, son of Mr Church, farmer, Lauris ton, on Sunday last. He had taken a gun out, and was standing talking to some friends when he inadvertently touched the trigger. As the gun was held pointing downwards the charge passed right through by the ball of the foot, severing one toe and almost severing another. He was con veyed to the Asnburton Hospital, where he is doing as well a3 can be expected.

Highbank School.—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Highbank School Committee was held in the school on Saturday. Present—Messrs J. Driscoll (Chairman), Crawford, Smith, McCarten, Eichards, and jfe,e.' The master's report showed the roll Kumbejr'tp b/e 595. New scholars had been admitted, $nd 7 £ad faP^S the montn- The average afc't@n4»n£e i4ffr*ftS'$ ie <luar!fcer ending June 30fch was |3. •§(>.' "'The new schoolmistress, Miss Curtis, has arriypd ? #nd will commence her duties on the 14th, wh6n school re-opens after the recess. Correspon dence was received from Messrs Opie, Bowden, and Peryman, candidates for election to the Education Board. From the 'Mecreiftry of Education Board enclosing voting papWs. J,t was resolved that the east;' side' of school fane.<? be planted with maerocarpa.The Sedretai-y of t&6 Education wrote stating tha,t the sdm or JES Jls 3d was placed,to school's credit in Bank 'of jV'Vi^ Zealand,' Ashburton, for incidental alloWaßiCe/also '7s|for apparatus for the 'technical'.plagge^. The Chairman wfes asking *s ;to pfce .ownership 1 o^ '.the piano, as previous trustees fe4 exacted a pr.omise from the present trustees that Ps#' pi£js should be handed over to the School Com mittee when paid off. Accounts amounting to .£3 were passed for payment. The meet ing adjourned to August 9th.

Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worriers—arealways effective. Is

- A Good Hint —The " Spectator " considers that a good many of the candidates for Par liamentary honours have no intention 'of goir>g to the poll, and are simply having theii. 1 names bandied about for advertising purposes.- .

The Eoyal WARRANT.—The agents for the Eudge- Whit worth bicycles" for New Zealand have received notifications from their home house that they have received the Eoyal Warrant of appointment to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The local agent is Mr E. D. Johnston.

The Longbush Estate.—Arrangements were completed yesterday between the Government and Tawahau Mahupuku for the purchase of 8500 acres of the Longbush Estate eastward of Greytown and Carterton. The purchase of the remaining 22,000 acres of the estate will probably be referred to the Assessment Court. The property will be thrown open for settlement in January next. ■ . .

Patriotic Committeemen.—At the close of the Borough School Committee meeting last evening, the Chairman announced that the rßoard of Education had forwarded to him for presentation to the Commitfee, a number of Coronation cards, . similar to those presented to the children. At this a musical committeeman struck up " God save the King," the rest joining in singing the first verse in a very hearty manner.

Larrikinism at Willowbt.—Serious com" plaints have lately been made with regard to the conduct of a few young men at Wiilowby. It appears that they have been in the habit of interrupting the church services, and public meetings, and although cautioned by different people have chosen to take no notice. Last Sunday evening just as the people were going to church a crowd of these young men were gathered round two of them, who were settling their differences by a fight. People are beginning to inquire if the service of the police can be obtained in country places to enforce decent conduct. •

, Kyle.—There was a good attendance of Saturday s evening of both members and visitors at the monthly meeting of the Kyle Mutual Improvement Association. The President, Mr Lambie, occupied the chair. During the evening songs, recitations, readings, and a flute solo were given, every item being well delivered and much appreciated. At the conclusion of the programme it was decided to spend half an hour in the discussion of hat subjects, some of which caused much amusement. After a hearty vote of thanks had been tendered to the Chairman and Secretary, all partook of the tempting supper provided by the lady members. Next week there will be an essay by Mr G. Watson and a reading by Mr M. McAnulfcy,

U. A. O. Di—The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburtbn Lodge of Druids was held last evening. There was a fair attend ance of members, and the Lodge waß opened by the A.D., Bro. Bowman. The Visiting Bards reported that the sick Brothers were progressing favourably, and sick pay due was passed for payment. Four candidates were elected and initiated into the order. The ceremony was per formed in a vary impressive manner by the A.D., assisted by V.A. Bro. Stock. Two candidates were proposed for membership. After transacting formal business the Lodge was closed. The P.A. announced that through the liberality of some of the members light refreshments would be provided at the close of the next meeting and expressed a hope that members would make an efforb to be'present. .

The Australian Dkought.—The follow ing is an extract from a letter from a Southland farmer at present visiting New South Wales and Queensland: —"For hundreds of miles along the northern line from Sydney all the sheep and cattle are dead or shifted. Many authorities say there are not 25,000,000 of sheep alive in New South Wales, or more than 6,000,000 in Queensland. There is a little more dry grass on the Darling Downs, Queensland, than in New South' Wales, but the drought has practically ruined everything here this year,. No sheep have been lost, yet on the Darling Downs, butthey are beginning now to feed them on hay, chaff, etc. Wo visited the properties of -— and (both New Ze'alanders). Both places are as dry as chips and to the uninitiated look as if a rabbit would not live. Nevertheless, the stock on both places are in a fair condition."

.. A Warning.— We would request our readers who are contemplating buying a • new bicycle not to waste their money on so called cheap bicycles.' Therefore, we rec .commend the Kudge-Whitworth bicycle, j which everybody knows to be the best ( bicycle built. The latest models are now on view at R, D. Johnston's City Cycle Works, Burnett Street. - Tailoring.—The public are respect ully 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.— [Advt.]

News in Brief.

Messrs Mitchell & Turner announce that the second edition of interesting to drapery buyers, will be issued by them on Thursday next.

The daily consumption of milk of Napier is 700 gallons. The inhabitants also con sume three tons of butter weekly.

Mr Wooldridge, piano tuner, is now in Ashburton, and iB prepared to undertake piano tuning as at prices advertised in our columns.

The Feilding olergymen have unanimous ly agreed to. discontinue Sunday funerals, unless under exceptional circumstances.

The annual general meeting of the share holders of the N.Z. Farmers' Co-Operative Association, Limited, will be held in the Canterbury Hall, Manchester Street, Christ church, on Saturday, July 26th.

Several Canterbury farmers have (say s the "Western Star) been in the Riverton district lately inspecting land, and making a few purchases o,f stock.

Four or five Magterton settlers intend following the example of Mr GK H. Scales, of Wellington,. and shipping sfyeep to Sydney..

Mr T, W, Webley.of Messrs Webley. Sons and Goftpn, piano and organ tuners, Christ church, is at present in Ashburton, and will pay his usual visit to the surrounding districts. Orders maybe left with Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr H.A. Gates, or at the Commercial Hotel.

The annual business meeting of the Presbyterian Church will beheld to-mQrpow night. Beports will be read, and new committees elected, The members ar-ff respectfully invited to attend,

Messrs J. Scaly and Co, intimate that their stock of new season's seeds has arrived from the famous London house of Carter and Co., and include every variety of farm, vegetable and flower seeds.' Messrs Scaly and" Co. also stock garden requisites of every description.

Football.

SOUTHERN CKQSS FOOTBALL QLIJB v EXCELSIOtfc. ''

The following will represent the Southern Cross Football Club in their match with the Excelsior, to be played in the Domain on Thursday, 17th July; kick off 3 p.m. sharp —Culverhouse, McKenzie, F. Clark, Gudsell, Johns, McCallum, W. Clark, Hodg sdn, B,rock, Dodds, Bußhell, Cambridge, Gudsell ;Ghoa6, JJonifautJ' Emergericies-- Hepburn, Cox, Northcbte, ll.' Sntfjih, Col lins. Simpson," W. mcKenzie. • •''• ■ ■

The pirates FootbalJClub intend sending a team"to Eakaia on Thursday next-'to try topclusib'ns ' With 'the local team. The '^iratfes uMam' '37$ appear' in to-taorrow evening's paper," 1"' ll

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright.

MR SEDDON.

London, July 14 The Lancastrians in London entertained Mr Seddnn at a banquet at the Hotel Cecil, j Earl Derby took the chair. Mr Seddon i said the proposal that the colonies should definitely contribute an Imperial levy was a great error. It would be sufficient if help were given in emergency. In the Empire's recent - extremity the colonies had not considered the cost. THE IMPEEIAL CONFERENCE. Mr Chamberlain will be unable to preside at the Premiers' Conference until the early part of the week. If he is not then better, Lord Onslow will temporarily replace him. i LANCASHIEE COTTON CRISIS. The cotton spinners have recommended as a solution of the cotton difficulty, put ting 80 per cent of the spindlers on short time for two months, and stopping work on Saturdays and Mondays. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. Melbourne, July 14 Mr Eeid has concluded an extensive Freetrade tour of Victoria. He claims that Freetrade has made a great advance in the country. .

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 13

The' Globe ' demands the publication of the Boer documents handed over at Pil grim's Eest, without fear or favour. It claims that the Empire is entitled, after its sacrifices, to know how far the costly struggle was due to Continental animosity.

London, July 14

Botha, in the course of a recent in terview, declared that the Boer Govern ment during the war was in South Africa, and not in Holland. The English pro- Boer party did the Boers no good.

The Rand Rifles are organising on a volunteer basis, and constitute with six mounted corps the nucleus of a colonial volunteer force.

The King's Illness.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrignt London, July 14 " The Times " says the nation will note with profound pleasure the circumstances connected with the important political change. They testify to the King's re covery to such vigour that he can give personal attention to affairs of State, and promptly settle the Premiership before starting on to-morrow's cruise. Eeceived July 15, 9.18 a.m. London, July 14 The King continues to progress satisfac torily, and his general condition is excel lent. The wound is healing well.

Lord Kitchener's Return.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London July 14 , Lord Kitchener yesterday was the guest of Lord Salisbury.

Lord Kitchener assured the Prince of Wales that the Army was never in a better condition, than how.

The newspapers on the Continent speak cordially of Lord Kitchener, and comment on his magnificent reception.

RESIGNATION OF LORD SALISBURY.

SUCCEEDED BY ME BALFOUE.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. London, July 14 Lord Salisbury had an audience with the King on Friday, and tendered his resigna tion.

The King accepted it, and communicated with Mr Balfour. The latter had an inter view with Mr Chamberlain and consulted the other Ministers.

Mr Balfour had an audience with the King on Saturday, and accepted the Pre miership.

The newspapers regret the retirement of Lord Salisbury, and pay a high tribute to his statesmanship. The " Morning Post" says Lord Salisbury is acknowledged by every European Minis try to b9 pre-eminent in diplomacy. Uni versal regret will be felt on the Continent at the disappearance of a man who was re garded as the embodiment of British policy.

Mr Balfour remains in the House of Commons,

" The Times" says:—" Mr Balfour's claims and qualifications must be univer sally recognised. The party's loyalty never wavered during the eleven years of his leadership, and he enjoys the confidence and regard, we may almost say the affec tion, of his opponents." There is a great advantage in having the Premier in the House of Commons. " The Times " adds a tribute to the unselfishness and sterling commonsense of the Duke of Devonshire in waiving what, under other circumstances, was the traditional crown of his career. Mr Chamberlain had very high claims, but he had never led the House of Commons and he never had the smallest ambition for a task calling for a peculiar combination of qualities which he knows that, if Premier in the House of Commons, he must have. As a leader his commanding part in another capacity has been significantly recognised, Mr Balfour first consulting him. He was met most cordially by Mr Chamberlain, who, despite the rumours, was never a can didate for the Premiership. Between both the strongest bonds of mutual" admiration and regard exist. Mr Balfour, with Mr Chamberlain at his side, the nation may confidently look for constant and vigorous supervision of the national defences and pther problems.

The " Standard " praises Mr Chamber lain's genprosity and patriotism. A. Minis ter of his genius, on the pinnacle of success, might almost be excused for declining to rest satisfied with any place lower than the highest.

The " Chronicle" recognises that Mr Chamberlain has served the E,mpire strenu ously, and well, but declares he has com mitted too many violent indiscretions in the past, and h}s ideas are at yar-iance with those of the Conservatives, forming an obstacle to his assuming the Premiership. The " Dajly Telegraph," says Mr Cham berlain has consistently declared his in flexible determination not to accept a post of seniority to Mr Balfour. The Empire cannot for a long time to come spare Mr Chamberlain from the post where he has done more than all his predecessors com bined to weld all Brilons into a great har monious family. No technical promotion would enhance his position.

The " Daily News " contrasts Mr Cham berlain with Mr Balfonr, and expresses satisfaction at the appointment of the lat ter, who is less forceful and dominant, 'though the paper recognises Mr Balfour's 'promptitude dn several notable occasions. ' Mr Seddon, in tfte'-qourse of an interview, said the colonies generally expected Mr Bal four would succeed Lord Salisbury. Mr Chamberlain's remaining at the Colonial Office meant the continuation of a colonial policy which had been for the good of the Empire, but whatever position Mr Cham berlain ■ held he would continue to take a deep interest in the Colonies. Lord Salis bury's influence in!the colonies was due to his gt=asp and' pouncl'judgment of foreign affairs. He was entitle^ to" a weU-eapuM rest:' • '•' ' "•■!!■» -i. ; •:■ <• -

The King was anxious to bestow a con spicuous promotion or? a decoration on Lord Salisbury, but the latter begged to be al ibied to (^eclrae the honour: ' •'■' -Mr* 3^a3lfoi+i* rem&in'ing in the T^easuw renders it unnecessary 1 for 'him to seek ire election. The Dulre of Devonshire becomes leader in the House of Lords, j

Kelburne Stud Farm.

[By "Senex."]

It is always a pleasant duty to sporting connoisseurs to have an opportunity of ad miring that specimen of Nature's handicraft —the thoroughbred horse. In New Zealand the improvement in the breed of horses for racing purposes has made wonderful strides '• during the past fifteen years or so, mainly, no doubt, to the efforts put forth by the New Zealand Stud Company, at Wellington Park, Auckland, and the Middle Park Stud I Company, Christchurch. These establish- 1 ments imported at great cost, thoroughbred horses, the progeny of which have gained notoriety on the turf of this colony, Aus tralia, and also in England. When we come to remember the past deeds: of the sons and daughters of the defunct Musket and St. Leger, not forgetting the present scions at Wellington Park, notably Cuiras sier, Hotchkiss, Castor, and others, the average Britisher, who loves the thorough bred horse, is naturally proud that th« colony's " foemen of the turf," are worthy of their steel. Although Wellington Park is the leading establishment of this kind in the colony, and has done much to improve the quality of horses for racing purposes, there is more than a spice of credit due to Middle Park, the home of Apremont and St. G-eorge, names that are familiar to sportsmen, not only in Canterbury, but all over the colony.Apremont was importedf rom [ France, and since coming to New Zealaud has left a big family, many of whom have won large stakes both here and in Australia. St. George, on the other hand, is of Eng lish origin, and sired many a stake-winner while he was domiciled at the Park. If it were not for these two great horse-breeding establishments, the class of horses perform ing on the turf in New Zealand would not be of such a high quality as it is to-day. Coming nearer home, and touching upon the subject of this article, a representative of this journal recently paid a visit to Kelburne Stud Farm, Tinwald, When Mr Hugo Friedlander purchased a block of land from Mr James Quigley, on the Lag mhor road, it soon became known that Mr Friedlander's intention was to start a stud farm in the locality, more especially as that gentleman was making extensive purchases in thoroughbred stock at the annual sales at Wellington Park, and also several by private treaty. Since the buildings have been completed, the young stock have been transported to their new home, where they are all well housed and cared for. In the initial stages of such an undertaking a large outlay is required, and no expense has been spared to make the farm com fortable for both man and beast. The care of the stock rests upon the shoulders of the old time mentor, Mr Harry Thompson, who for many years had charge of Middle Park, which in itself is a strong recommendation. Thompson graduated under the tuition of Mr Henry Eedwood, father of the New Zealand turf, and has had many years experience both in the saddle and out of it. When our representative visited the estab lishment, Mr Thompson at once courteously volunteered to give all information about the working of the farm, and as to how the pupils were getting on. There are twenty boxes in all, which are built in a three quarter square space, and the majority of these are tenanted by the youngsters. There is an ample water supply from two iarge tanks, which are kept filled by the aid of a large windmill. The boxes are fairly well well sheltered from the nor'west winds, to guard against which it is pror posed to plant a belt of trees alongside the paddock that faces in that direction. When these attain the required height, the dis comfort which always accompanies a blast from that quarter will be considerably minimised, and the stock can browse peace fully. well-finished house for the care taker is built a short distance from the stables, and here Mr Thompson and his family reside. After a chat with Mr Thompson over old turf reminiscences, an adjournment was made to the boxes tenanted by Formosan and Finland. The first-named has filled out wondGrf ully since Thompson has had charge of this handsome son of St. Leger—Forme. As docile as a kitten, Formosan. at once takes the eye of the visitor, and one cannot fail to be highly impressed with him. It has yet to be passed out of the memory of turfites the beating he gave Advance, the champion, in the North Island Challenge Stakes. Forzncsan, when in fettle, had a rare turn of speed, and over sprint courses, showed on more than one occasion, that his prowess was not to be despised. As a weight carrier, he had very few equals in the colony. Formosan does credit to his mentor; who exhibited no small amount of pride as the cover wa3 removed. He bears evidence of having been well looked after, the sleekness of coat and tidiness of the box, together with the general all-round appearance of the horse speaking volumes for the care bestowed upon him by those in charge. Finland was the next visited. By Bill of Portland from Fishfag, 5 years, the same age as Formosan, Finland stands out as being a well bred horse on both sides of the book. He is a handsome brown, with a white blaze, and is neither big nor little; in short, as several shrewd judges have oft remarked, he is a " big little. horse. That is to say, he is small in stature,

but big in bone and muscle. Looking at him as he poised in the box, Finland shows every inch of a thoroughbred. He stands upon a clean set of legs, and is one of the* powerful breed of thoroughbreds, calcu lated to impart staying powers to his pro geny. The sire of Finland, Bill of Port land, by St. Simon, is regarded as one of the best horses in Australia. When he can lay claim to such performers as Bobadil, Merri wee, Fishery, and many others, no further reference ia surely needed to satisfy those who may require his services. Dudu and Crown Jewel were among those who visited Finland last season. Leaving Finland's box, the paddocks were next visited. The foals were running at leisure in a woll» enclosed paddock next the stables. The defunct Double Event was well represented by offspring from Circlet, Miss Pattie, Rosedale, Mary and Quiver, by Stepniak. All the foals are well grown and healthy, and in time will, under the,care of Thomp son, develop into good specimens of young thoroughbreds. Two specially prowjsiag youngsters, one by Fusilier from Famous, and the other by Obligado from Countess, were worthy of a note of comment, and if we mistake not will be heard of to advan tage when the time comes. Those rising two years were located in an adjoining pad dock. The gelding by Cuirassier (by Musket—Frailty) from Ahnabelle has been named Cutlass. This gelding was pur chased by Mr Hugo Friedlander a^ tjiojast sale at Wellington Park, Thompson has a high opinion of this fellow, who very much resembles The Grafter, of Melbourne Cup fame. If he turns out anything like the one just mentioned, he will do. When first brought to Kelburne farm, this gelding was in a very bad way, evidently having been allowed to roam about too much \n d,amp, places. The-hoof§ were/almost: rotting away, and his new mentor had a very anxious time with him. One good feature is that he possesses a real honest-looking head; one who would be inclined to .fight out a good finish when required. The chestnut colt by Gorton—Countess cannot belie his breeding, for, like most of the Gortons, he has the appearance of making an excellent sprinter to begin with, and staving power should show itself afterwards. The yearling fillies, five in number, were, an aristocratic looking \o% MiV T^eaqp son is evidently well known to theiri, I'For. they grouped rbund him, and appeared' anxious to be admired, Th^ brown filly by Cuirassier—Anita, the latter an erstwhile winner of the Auckland Cup, was perhaps the pick of the bunch. Another, a nice looking bay, by Captain Webb—Lady Hamilton is we. o? great promise. The ofcher tw6, a chestnut filly by Clanranald—lris, and one by Grand Cross—Wheedler made up thjO Hat; $6v, \h,~ spection, iffid 1 lef|j no i-oom for" fa^lfc-nnd ing. The twenty-one brood mares were in a paddock some distance away, but as the ground was in a very sloppy state these were not inspected, but will

form the subject of another article at $>l\Q end of the season, at whip}} timg \t is more, appropriate to visit and r&'poft' on this class of' stock. Altogether, the future of Kel | burn depends upon the success of the sires ! located there. If Finland should turn out : a "duffer," then it will throw tfte, plage.

I back until a successful sire can be found to replace him. The management, with the exception of the horses, is in the hands of Mr Max Friedlander, and it is, understood that various improvements will bo made as required, which will place Kolburn on an equal footing witih the other stud farms of the colony.

Presentation.

. After the inspection- parade of the A shburton Guards last evening, a presenta tion was made to the Company of an en larged photograph of Capt. Tucker, which was executed at Halma and Co.'s studio, Saunders' Buildings, , The picture is a faithful representation of the young officer, and is enclosed in a handsome black and gold frame, with a dark back ground, which, lends additional attractiveness to the picture itself. Altogether it is a work of art, and does credit to the studio from whence it came. The light and shade is excellent, the photograph standing out in bold relief, with the officer in an easy posture, and the features clearly repre sented in every particular. The picture was given to the Company by Messrs Halma and Co. and is undoubtedly the best-work of the kiDd that has been done here.

Captain Nicoll, in making the presenta tion, road a letter from Messrs Halma and Co. in which they trusted that the picture would be an acceptable gift from the firm. The presentation was greeted with hearty applause from the members of the Company present.

Captain Mcoll then took occasion to present the Company with, an enlarged photograph of the late Trooper Basil Stephens, and in doing so, referred briefly to the deceased trooper, who although not killed in action, still met his death nobly. Japtain Nicoll also spoke in eulogistic terms of the way in which Trooper Stephens had attended to his duties when a member of the corps. It gave him (the Captain) much pleasure to present the Company with the portrait. '."■;■■■

This picture was also executed at the studio of Messrs Halma and Co., and is an excellent representation of the late Trooper Stephens.

After the Company was dismissed • a meeting of the Ball Committee was held to make final arrangements for the annual ball, which takes place on the 23rd mat. The secretary reported that the demand for tickets was exceptionally good, and that the military decorations were well in hand. Arrangements for the entertaining of non dancers was left in the hands of the hon. secretary. The Guards have a well earned reputation for entertaining the public, and the ball being held on a moonlight night, everything bids well to equal, if not eclipse, any of their previous efforts in that direc tion.

Social Column.

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THE TESTIMONY OF ATH LETES.

To demonstrate that alcohol is needless for strength we need not appeal to the case of Samson ; or to Homer, who makes Heetot refuse wine before battle, lest it should weaken his limbs, and dull his force and vigour; or to the fact that those whom the Romans found it by far the most difficult to subdue, were chieftains like the abstainer Viriathus, and tribes like the abstaining Nervii. The experience of our own day is decisive on that question. In foundries the place of drink is always supplied by oatmeal and water when exceptional heavy work has to be done; and as the result of direct experiment, it has been found that navvies in gangs, and soldiers on the march, achieve more without drink—and more easily—than with it.

. According to Dr. Farrington, " Eailroad Companies in America now require their engineers, brakesmen, switchmen, and con ductors to be total abstainers." That it is injurious, and not helpful to athletes is positively laid down by Mr J. C. Harrison in his work on athletic training, and haa been testified from long personal experience by ail our leading victors, in every branch of prize competition. So completely is this the case that it has become an axiom among trainers. The Eev. W. W. Beveridge, in his younger days the Scottish champion sprinter, and an international football player, said recently in an address, ".The successful pursuit of athletic requires absti nence from strong drink . . ; •<. drinking is the deadly foe of bodily vigour, muscu larity, and speed." It has been stated by Mr Weaton, the champion walker, by, Mr Hanlan, the champion sculler, by Dr. W. G. Grace, the cricketer, who says that " both beer and smoking are very bad things for cricket ;"by Captain Webb, who could only swim the channel when he took no drink; by the abstainer Jacques Balmat, who was the first to ascend Mont Blano; by Mr J. C. Clegg, a life-long total abstainer, who in one year won 34 prizes in athletic sports, and by many more.

The Testimony of Soldiers and Travellers.

1 That drink is not only needless bat injurious to our soldiers we may prove from the express witness of many of our greatest soldiers. The great Duke of Wellington, when asked by Lord Wharn cliffe in a Parliamentary Commission, " Is drink, in your opinion, the great cause of all crime in the British Army.?" replied "Invariably;" Lord Napier said: "Of eighteen thousand men under my command in India the total abstainers had no crimes." In 1882 Sir Evelyn Wood said, 'throughout the Crimea those were the best and healthiest soldiers and sailors who did not touch intoxicating drink.' Lord • Wolseley wrote in 1881—' The cause of Temperance is the cause of social advancement, and nearly all the crime in our Army can be 1 traced to. intoxication/ In 1894 he wrote-- ---' There are yet some great enemies to be encountered by the United Kingdom. Bnfc fche.most pressing enemy is drink. It kills more than all our newest woapons of war fare, and not only destroys the body, but the mind and soul also.' Lord Roberts recently said at the Council meeting of the Army Temperance Association that 'in those regiments in TKhiQh. the* Society counted the largest number of members the,re. w,a,S lsss crime* and, few admissions into, fcha hospital. General Stonewall JTac^son sa^d 3 *.1 never use it; Tarn more afraid of it than of the Yankee bullets.* That drink is not only needless but injurious in every extreme of climate is definitely testified alike by Sir J. Eoss, for the Arctic regions ; " I was thirty years olde.r than ajl but three of my officers, a&d(, p,rew, yet I could s,tan.dtho coles an<s fatigue; better than any oj them, whp all made us©; oi; tobacco and; spirits/ By Sir C. Napier,' for India j He attributed his immunity from sunstroke, .which had taken off many of his contemporaries in India, to the fact that " the sun had no alcoholic ally in his brain.' By Dr. Livingstone, for tropical Africa,: * I have acted on the principle of total abstinence from all alcoholic liquor during more than twe,ntoj years. $lss opinion is that the moat sev.er.e la,bofljr& &r. privations, may ba ' undergone ' without alcoholic stimulants,' and by multitudes, tfesiaes in every part ol the world. It is clear, then, that by giving up, alcoholic drink no human being has any thing to loose, and the whale human race has an infinitude to gain; therefore, as one means of extending the Temperance cause and elevating the status of humanity^ %' *r6uld advise every minister of God 1 to. adopt, in the. present, necessity, the. rule of abstinence.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1902



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F. FEKRIMAN. 1 F, .FfIRRIMAN; 1 LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, H^VELOCK STREET, ASHBURTOJf, HAS FOR SALE The undermentioned Properties, full par tioulars of which may be had on } application;— FOR SALE. 2£ Acres Laud, Belt Road, Allenton. T\/l RS Randall has instructed me to ,"./*! Sell that very desirable residential site, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2£ acros. Part o£ 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. ME T. G. HIGHT, in consequence of his having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial 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. Fall particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN,



TO LET. SHOP and Dwelling in Tancred Street, recently occupied by Mr Wright. Apply F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR SALE 500 ACRE FARM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE for Sale at Seafield, a Farm of 500 Acres, well watered by County races. Good Dwelling and Stable. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips; the latter are at present being eaten off. 380 Acres are sown down in English grasses and clovers. This property is situated -within easy distance of a school. P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR~SALE " A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover } i eller in good order. Full particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FEKRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. 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.ambunt to 4s per. week. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and; A 5 Acres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. .:.,:. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House , of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard, i F. FERSIHAN, Ashburton. jiuiii iji ■■in « 11 itt -—:;--" BUSINKSS NOTIOKS. hTgkesham. SURGEON AND HECHANICAB DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897- T7»IGHT years experience with E. G. and ' jf?J 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. Houbs of Attendance —9 a.m.-r-5 p.m. 4 168 © c a |^__ • ivlen's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Perfectly 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 HEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. gJ'VER* one li terested to re»d XL advertisement appearing in Mitchell and Turner'H sphce of ihiai-Kue, to cr.f-s out Hny at-ii.ol-j >h^y c*u dv wiclionr, then toc-iil on usM.d biiu^ ti'O hdv«rtiteme..i Biui hfulpur^ witli them. Tho-piti-cul Will bacltlivered utit day.



I •' K^TNIiISS NOTICES Clearing sale or bicycles Gates, Lowry & Co. Now Holding Their AN N U A_L SAL E. \ Bicycle Goods at Prices never before offered in Ashburton, Some of our Prices- Outfits 6d, 9d, Is Oil Cans (various cakes) 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. ——BICYCLE LAMPS.— We carry the largest stock of Bike Lamps in New Zealand. Acetylene Gas Lamps at 153 to 17s fid, We guarantee these. 9 Lucas Candle Lamps 10s fid, usual price 12s 6d Oil Lamps (large stook of various makes) from 3s to 15s. 12 Special Mode! 2 Atalanta Bicycles. "'p-to-date in every detail. Choose your own gear, saddle, pedals, handle bar, etc. 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 ! "Vf ~ti Only 5 Gents' at J82.5 10s Gash. ll»l>« Only 7 Ladies' at £16 G'iSfc. Easy Terms arranged to suit buyers. A Few Second Hand Machines from £3. Largest Cycle Manufacturers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. T? AT I^OT? "W WISHES to thank thosP ho have already 1 I ■"• -^^^^-l^zl^ helped to make the SALE such a success || t and to notify those who have not yet been able to attend, that the 11. s Sale Will Continue for Fourteen Days, m I during which time Goods will be Sold at such Prices as will Advertise the m I Firm favourably all over the District. in j The following Prices will show you what we mean : i I Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits ... 22s 6d Lace, 5 inches wide ... Ijd yard M i „ „ „ Trousers ■ Blousing Flannelletes, pretty M I from 6s lid patterns, from 5d m * Men's Colonial Eibbed Pants from 3$ 9d Dress Materials from 4Jd yard m ■ 5 „ „ Flannel Shirts from 2s ild Charges for Dressmaking Eeduced m II „ Navy and Black Sox, 6£d during Sale M M Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d Ladies*' Dresses made, from 8s 6d M H Ladies' Barred Evening Shoes, from All Millinery Trimmed Free of m m 2s lid Charge during Sale. m SEWING MACHINES. —o — I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton Couuty. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee, with each machine HAND Machines £3 10s; Treadle machines .£6 10s, £7, £7 10s, £8, £S 10s.' All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my. large stock, of Farming anu Carpenter's Tools—including j Spades, Forka, Martin's and other Gorse Knives —Garden Rakes, Hoes, Elo. i All at Bedrock Prices G-. MEDDINS, • The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. j THE j SECOND EDITION OF •Interesting., to Drapery Buyers' l ■ , ■' 1 WILL BE ISSUED FEOM THE OFFICES OF ! MITCHELL & TURNER \ ON THURSDAY NEXT. ri^HE PUBLIC are hereby recommended to get this popular work thoroughly j assimilated before 10 o'clock on FRIDAY Morning, 18th inst.



HARDLEY BROS., PLOMBEBS, IKOISMOSGEBS, AKD TJNsMITH j Our SasEon'a Stock of GUNS, OART&ID^ES. AND GUN FITTINGS I« tn Hand ; and Our GXJNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DKPXRTMENT, la lo the Hands of a Certificated Enpinetr, therefore all work will be oftrried.outi on lateab sciejitific lines, and gaaraoteed We hold a large stock of WI*DM?LLsT?ANK-S, BATWR. FOKt'E and LIFT VDMPS BINKS,LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH" PRKSSURE TOILERS, &c, and mak* HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK » Pp.dOty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all elates of 1m »nd lion &o£N Mung|*cturjjrt. ] p !p « Syells Driven, Pumps, Hydr*hlio Rams, Wiodmil 8 aid Water WJjpelß 6xed and BUPP A Staff of 0 impei«j(it Workmen alwayo available for all c as^ea of Pla/nblog work in ! t.oy parb of the ooi^nt.^ »*-. HARDLEY BR' >S. p-°-""82 FLCTMBBJES and SANITARY ENGINEERS, KAST STRKBT SIGN WRITING. ■r MA.YE secured the services of MR BBADWELL as ®ga-mitt&, GMt*, <#. Mr Brad.well has been in the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Chrteteh»w^ .as wfe Iff pasfc twelve j,ea»s. This braaKSh «E dito toiness entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, ac hitherto. J. ■ wTTIi O N, BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer-^ Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils,



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