EPHEMERIS

i SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, fas 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 Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m. ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OJP 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.

i Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dc/nedin, July 14

Eeturns—The Scandinavian Water Race Company, St. Bathais, report 1450 oz. for the season. Biley's Beach 250z, Monte Christo 19oz, Eise and Shine 16oz, Champion 12oz lldwt, Kelly and Casey 12oz Bdwt, No Town Creek 550z, Perseverance No. 2 590z Gdwt 21gr, Central Electric 12oz 17dwt 21 <n\ To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 13s 6d, Gold King 3s, Eise and Shine 24s 9d, Unity 21s 6d, 21s 3d.

Commercial.

SALE OF A CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. Dunedin, report having sold privately on account of Mr John Reid, of Elderslie, a bay Clydesdale entire colt, rising 3yrs old, by British Lion (imp.), dam by Heart of Onk, g dby Prince Albert Victor, g gd by Lord Salisbury (imp.), gggd Princess Maud, by Young Banker(imp.) ,ggggd by Glasgow Geordie (imp.), etc. This very promising and well-bred colt has been sold to Messrs Wyllie Bros., of North Canter bury, at a handsome price.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1902.

Many of the members of the New Zealand Contingents, whose work in South Africa enabled them to become the loss op familiar with Pretoria and PRETORIA, its surroundings, have ex-

pressed the greatest sur prise at the easy manner in which it was allowed to fall mto the hands of the British. It is so admirably situated for defensive purposes, that had the Boers made a stand there, it would have been very difficult to dislodge them. In connec tion with this matter, we learn that some of the best fighters amongst the Boers have put down the early loss of Pretoria to the belief common amongst their leaders, that the Fabian policy was the only one to succeed against the British. In conse quence of this, after Magersfontein they invariably fell back when pressed. Yet the Boers are good enough fighters to meet any emergency, if their leaders wished to do so. The Burgher Scouts have proved this. Some months ago about a hundred of them, under British officers, were surrounded and called upon to surrender, but the officer in command refused, and ordered his men to hold their ground. This they did for eight hours, when they were relieved. Commenting on this afterwards, one of the scouts present at that little affair said that if the commanders of the Boer forces had the dogged determination to hold their posts the British officers had, the Boers could not have lost Pretoria. The Fabian policy has turned out fairly well for the Boers under the'eircumstances, but seeing how well Pretoria was provisioned, it need not have been lost so easily. Since it has come into the hands of the British it has "been made practically impregnable, and could only be lost through starvation or treachery,

Local and General.

Snowfall.—There was a heavy fall of snow in Christchurch this morning.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires to-day as follows :—Strong winds feom between west and south-west and south ; glass risw; frost to-night.

Salvation Army v. Police.—Last even ing the Salvation Army, after parading the streets, held tfcheir usual service in East street, but were soon interrupted by the Borotigii Inspector and the police, who requested them to move on, as they were I^sirccting the traffic' The leader of the meeting called iov % " vo^ev>" wliich was heartily given,' an<J thg Army proceeded to inarch round the representatives of the law, the band playing. During these proceed? ings the conduct of the crowd, which consisted p£ jfcbout five hundred people,' Was far from orderly, and thff traffic^ was entirely blocked. We understand that informations I have been laid against sis of the of ending ' Salvationists, and the cages will be heard | on Thursday. \ Among remedies for Coughs, Colds and ' all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA undoubtedly holds the premier position, j

Fallen Troopers' Memorial.—His | Worship the Mayor has convened a public meeting for Friday evening next at 7.30 j p.m., to consider the question of erecting a I suitable permanent memorial to the Ash burton troopers who have fallen in South Africa.

A Settler's Experience.—A settler of Rangitikei, w citing to a friend in Masterton says:—" An incident connected with the recont floods in the Eangitikei River has, so far, not been published. A man was camped in a tent on the bank of the river. The flood came down during the night, but he was not disturbed. On the following morning, when he awakened, he found himself, tent, and about an eighth of an acre of land, high and dry nearly two miles further down the stream than when he retired to rest. This a fact."

A Startling "Experience.—A family in Christchurch had a rather startling ex perience a few evenings ago. They were sitting round the sitting-room fire, "when an explosion in the grate sent live coal and ashes out into tbe room, covering the hearth rug and carpet with red-hot embers. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the carpet and rug had a few holes burnt in them before the astonished people could sweep up the ashes. On searching for the causeadum-dum bullet was found, and the query is how it got into the fire, none of the family having previously seen it.

An Exciting Chase.—A few days ago ap exciting chase took place at North Adelaide A boy of 13 years of age, Norman Munro, saw two men ia his father's office and ran home to inform his parent. In the meantime the men had made off, aud the boy, equal to the occasion, borrowed a bicycle and gave chn.se, * soon overhauling them. Seeing that the youth was determined to follow them until assistance arrived, one offered him 8s if he would go away. The boyasked that the money be put on the pave ment. This was done, and the silver prompt ly pocketed, but the boy continued in per suit. Further negotiations resulted in the transfer of 2s more. Eventually the atten tion of several others was attracted, and the thieves, who had got away with £1 odd, irere captured.

Catholic Literary Society.—One of the many and most enjoyable gatherings in connection with the Catholic Literary Society was "held on Thursday evening. It took the form of an "At home," and there was a good attendance of members and friends. The school was beautifully decorated with flags and evergreens, and reflected credit on the Decorations Com mittee, and everyone, young and old, took part in the many games that had been provided. In addition a splendid pro gramme was arranged, and was gone through to the delight of all present. The following ladies and gentlemen took part: —Instrumental selection, piano and violins, Miss Bournique, Mr John and Master Joe Moison ; piano solo, Misses Devane and Brankin; songs were given by Mesdames W. P. Daly, and J. Moison, and the Misses M. Madden, and Bournique; and Messrs T. Nolan, F. Hanrahan, J. Moison, F. Healy, A. J. Muller, and M. J. Burgess; recita tions by L. Hanrahan and J. Moriarty. During the evening the fair sex were kept very busy handing round the good things that were provided by the Society, the only thing wrong being that the, time passed away too soon and left in the mind of all a wish for a repetition at a near date. The proceedings closed by the singing of " God save the King."

A Boon to Cyclists.—The sale of second hand bicycles and cycling sundries at E. D. Johnston's City Cycle Works and Eudge-Whit worth Agency, Burnett St., is proceeding merrily. Every line is reduced considerably, and is fully 10 per cent, lower than any other shop in Ashburton. We have no doubt but at these prices every article will be cleared by the end of July, when the sale positively closes.

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. "-—Cuaighead and Berryman.— [Advt.]

News in Brief.

Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. adver tise particulars of the Earl bicycle in another column. ,

Messrs Argyle Bros., coal merchants, Havelock street, supply coals in any quantity, from 1 cwt to a ton.

Mr Robert Skeoch, well known in com mercial circles, died suddenly at the Grand Hotel, Dunedin, on Saturday morning.

At Sydney, on Saturday, New South Wales defeated Queensland in the football match by 24 points to 13.

Mr D, Thomas will sell by auction on account of Mr James Maher, who is leaving the district, on Thursday, July 17th, the whole of his household furniture and effects.

The cracks, Lintou (England) and Eobl (Germany), met last month in an hour paced match, at the Buffalo Track, Paris. The English Dunlop crack beat Eobl'who only a week earlier e«tablished a new Hour World's Record of forty five miles one hun dred and sixty three yards. by four laps riding forty three and a half miles in an hour.

It has been rumoured persistently in Melbourne (says the Adelaide " Adveriser ") that the mystery surrounding the Gatton murders in Queensland has been cleared up. The Commissioner of Police in the northern State has denied the report, adding "I only wish to goodness it was true as it would solve a deep mystery."

New Zealand riders who intend compet ing in the big Dunlop Eoad Race from Warrnambool to Melbourne on August 30th should note that entries close with the Dunlop Tyre Company, Christchurch, on the 24th inst. Owing to the large entry expected it will be impossible to receive nominations after the date mentioned.

The " Outlook " says that the health of its late editor, th,e Rev Dr. Waddell, is not improving as fast as could be wished. After his return from his recent trip to the Old Country and America he seemed to be much improved, hut of late h,e has been suffering from sleeplessness, and his con dition is a source of uneasiness to his friends.

The well-known , erstwhile champion (road) of England, M. Holbein, is to make his second attempt at swimming across the English Channel this month. Holbein failed in his previous attempt when within a few miles of the English coast, owing to the heavy sea running in the channel.

The Canadian crack, Archie McEachern, one of the finest long distance riders in A merica, was killed recently through falling whilst training at Atlantic City, New Jersey. ]jJ.'cEachera was following a motor pacing tandem, when something" went wrong with the machine, resulting in his sustaining fatal injuries. This is the second accident of the kind this year, another American rider —J. Nelson—meeting with a similar fate a few months back.

Cricket.

Ignited Press Association —- By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. London, July 12 The weather, on the resumption of the match, was dull. The wicket was good. The Australians, in their second innings, made 199, the scores being—Hopkins 16, rJufi 3Q, Hill 59, Noble 1, Armstrong 21, Gregory 45, Darling 9, Jones 2, Saunders 5, H^well 8, Carter not out 0, sundries 12. HVorcestershire, in their' second innings, were'airdisposed oi 'for 97 runs. ' ' ' Xhe; Australians won by l'ti runs.

Road Boards.

Mount Hutt.

The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on the 7th inst., all the members I present. It was decided to call for tenders for re-shingling about one mile of the Back Track at Marawhiti, and for forming about ten chains of road in Methven; that the Board would do the work required by Mr Hood in front of his store on payment by him of half the cost; that the ruts be levelled on the Lower Road, Highbank, and some shingle put on the ford on Gunn's Creek at once; the Clerk was instructed to make arrangements with Mr Smart for making crossing on creek at his land j with Mr Lyne for work at gully near his home stead ; and with Mr W. Henderson for fencing gravel pit. Advice was received of the transfer of Mr Johnston's land to Mr Stewart.

Gazette notices re noxious weeds and slaughter house licenses, wore received from the Agricultural Department. The District Railway Engineer forwarded ■agreement re road along the railway line from Lyndhurst to Methven for signature by the Board. Messrs Ward and Dent were appointed to sign the same. The Ashburton County Council wrote asking the Board to contribute .£1 for every £2 expended by the Council, not to exceed .£3O in aggregate, in protecting approach to the North Ashburton Bridge. It was decided to ask for particulars of the pro posed works. The tender of Mr W. F. Campbell for Reserve 2548, was accepted, and that of Maguire Bros., for Eeserve 2495. The fol lowing tenders for works were accepted : — J.Blair, shingling Ullyatt's Road, Is per yard ; T. Bright, levelling ruts, Highbank, Is 6d per chain; day work, A. K. Callaghan, 12s per day. Accounts amounting to £80 7s 7d were passed for payment. It was decided to advertise the Board's intention to strike a rate of id in the £ at its ne"xt meeting.

Longbeach.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Saturday. Vve-, i sent—Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, (chairman), Lill, Stoddart, Body, and Bishop. FINANCE. The balance at the Bank was stated to be .£6lB 13s Id in credit. " BANGER. It was agreed to allow Low, the ranger, i half a ton of chaff. TENDERS. Tenders were accepted as under:—Carting shingle ©n Surveyor's Eoad, N. Fitzgerald. BALANCE SHEET. A copy of the balance sheet was produced, and consideration deferred until the origi nal had been received from Wellington. surveyor's report. The Surveyor's report was read and con sidered. It was decided to do certain shingling as provided for in the report, and also to clean out a creek on Boundary Road. THE COLLEGE RESERVE. It was resolved to write to the authorities of Cauterbury College to send an inspector i down to go over the ground, together with a member of the Board, the day of appoint ment to be left to the former. The water was causing some trouble through diver sion, and it was imperative to attend to the matter at once, members of the Board to be notified to meet the inspector on the reserve. GORSE. The Board decided to write to H. Don aldson and Thomas Taylor to clean 'out drains and trim gorse fences. MISCELLANEOUS. Resolved to write to B. Maxwell, Willowby, asking him to repair a fence at McCormick's, Eiffeltou. In reply to Mr Stoddart, the chairman explained that the shingle on the Long beach road at Willowby was bad, and it was a waste of money to put shingle of that sort on the road. DEPUTATION. Messrs Wilson and W. Croy waited on the Board, complaining that the Wheat stone drain was flooding them out, and they required relief. Mr Croy had lost several lambs by the paddocks being flooded. It was agreed that the Board inspect the drain and its outlet, the complainants to be notified the day on which it is intended to visit the locality. CORRESPONDENCE. ■ Correspondence was read from the Wakanui Kbad Board re road grader.—The j maintenance man to reply when the \ machine would be at work, and the Board i was granted permission to inspect the same I while at work. From Mr Evans, Staveley, stating that he had cleaned out the Wheatstone drain sixteen years ago, under engagement with Mr P. Fawcett.—Eeeeived. From Stock Department re slaughtering licenses.—Eeceived. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment. ROAD REPAIR. Mr Lill asked for a few loads of shingle to be placed on the Willowby road at the junction of the South Eoad.—Agreed to. j The Board then adjourned. Annual Meeting 1 of Ratepayers. The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Longbeach Eoad District was held on Saturday, the Chairman of the Board, (Mr J. C. N. Grigg), in the chair. There was a fair attendance of ratepayers. The Chairman said that the last annual meeting had lapsed for want of a quorum. The balance sheet was adopted on the motion of the Chairman. NO. I WARD. Mr Cowan asked if the Board was going to clean the Wheatstone drain. The Chairman said the Board had decided at the meeting that morning to inspect the drain early next week, and invited any of the ratepayers present to. meet the Board on the spot. Mr Sheehan said that the drain was in a very bad state. The drain was. carrying all the storm water. The lower end was not cleaned as well as the upper. The Chairman said he had no personal knowledge of what was done in the past. However, the matter would have consider ation. NO. 2 WARD. In reply to Mr Mosea, the Chairman stated that the Board had under consider ation the matter of water at Gudsell's, Tin wald. ( The Tinwald Town Board had agreed to remove the dam, and bank the sides of the drain. no. 3 ward. Mr Williams complained of water lodging on Campbell's road. He thought the Board should do something towards removing it. j The Chairman said the matter would be attended to. NO. 4 WARD. Mr S. S. Chapman complained of McLen nan's road. He had occasion to travel on that road, and it was in a very bad state. He had asked the members of the Board to see to it, but no notice had been taken. He had therefore, no alternative but to come to the public meeting. The rates has all been paid, but nothing had been done to the road. The only remedy he could suggest for this state of things was to abandon the ward system. Each mem ber represented only his own ward, instead of the whole district. The Board seemed to be manager on the parochial sys tern. He was satisfied that the ward system was played oat. Permission had been given to place a foot of peat on the road, which was already too peaty. He thought this a most extraordinary proceeding. The ratepayers living in this part of the district had plenty ! of reason for complaint,

Mr Cowan Mr, Chapman's re marks

Th<i> Chairman said the Board knew the road was not what it ought t© be, but they could not get shingle to make thp necessary repairs. It was no good doing the work by halves, Ti^e w.ark would be done as soon as possible. He would like any ratepayer present to suggest how the road could be improved. The Board had put in drains and culverts, and this should do some good,

Mr John Williams agreed with previous speakers, that the road was in a shameful state.

After some further discussion on the matter,

Mr R. B. Coward said he fully concurred with the Chairman's remarks. If they put on shingle it would simply sink and be wasted.

The Chairman said he was pleased to hear the last speaker's remarks. The wrong grass had been planted in the first place. Mr Chapman replied. The Chiiirman said that a member had just reminded him of a very complete an swer to Mr Chapman's remarks. He re membered very well himself that when the Board was about to put the road in order Mr Chapman asked them not to waste money on it.

Mr Chapman said he only referred at that time to the worst parts of the road. The Chairman said he would be very pleased to have expert evidence on the road. Would the machine do any good P Mr Chapman said he thought this would do good, if the road were harrowed after wards,

The Chairman said the Board had de cided to do this.

Mr Coward drew attention to the bad state of the South Eoad near Winslow. He knew the Board had had great trouble witbrthe other Boards.

The Chairman said he knew what Mr Coward said was true; but there were extenuating circumstances. The road had been put into the Longbeach district years ago, without the Board's consent. The people adjoining who used the road did not pay a cent for its maintenance. Mr Coward said he was led to believe that £50 would put the road in order. The Chairman said that the Board would consider the matter.

Mr John Shearer thought the Coldstream Road Board should be asked to contribute.

The Chairman said they had been asked and had been refused.

Mr Ashton complained of water lodging at his place on Graham's Road. The Chairman said that the Board had more or les3 anticipated Mr Ashton's re quest, and had thought it was better to meet on the spot the College Inspector, and go thoroughly into the question. The Inspector would report to his Board, who would probably give assistance. After some further discussion, the Chairman said that no trouble was taken to keep the drain clean. The drain had been made at the request of the rate payers. The meeting then adjourned.

The King's Illness.

Halted Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. London, July 12

The bulletin issued at 10 a.m. states that the King is making excellent progress. Owing to his satisfactory condition bul letins will in future be issued only on alternate days. It is officially announced, that His Majesty's doctors hope the King will be fit to be removed to his yacht on Tuesday. His progress is more speedy and less com plicated than was orginally anticipated. His excellent constitution has played a con spicuous part in bringing this about. If the present progress is maintained, the doctors are of opinion that the Corona tion may take place between the Bth and 12th of August. The procession on the second day will be cancelled.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 12

Mr Smartt, ex-Minister of Public Works in the Cape Ministry, speaking at Tliten hage, said the Cape Assembly consisted of 33 Progressives, 39 members of the Afrikan der Bond, and 7 doubtful. The Govern ment refuses to fill the vacancies. It was monstrous to expect such a Parliament to pass Bills dealing with questions of sedition and Parliamentary representation. The meeting by a large majority passed a re solution in support of the suspension of the constitution.

Lord Kitchener's Return.

Per United Press Association —By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. London, July 13

The Orotava arrived at Southampton at nine o'clock in the morning. The vessel was quarantined, as Major Gordon, of the Gordon Highlanders, was suffering from smallpox, but Lord Kitchener and his staff were permitted to land. The Indian princes, the Duke of Cam bridge, Mr Brodrick, and the Duke of Con naught met Lord Kitchener at Paddington, where the Prince of Wales welcomed Lord Kitchener, who looked bronzed and well. He introduced General French.

A tremendous ovation was accorded them all along the route. Lord Kitchener, Gene ral Sir lan Hamilton, General Sir John French, and the staff, all in khaki, drove in carriages. Lord Roberts's staff escorting them. •

Many colonials witnessed the procession from the Coronation stands on Constitution Hill, which thoroughfare was lined with colonial and Indian troops. The Queen and many Royal guests Tiewed the procession passing from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales entertained Lord Kitchener at St. James's Palace; thanking him, on behalf of the King. The Empire, he said, had watched with admiration his tenacity, skill, and patience. Lord Salisbury and the Ministry were present. Lord Kitchener and General French sub sequently visited the Ring.

An Orange Festival

SIR E. BARTON AND THE POPE ATTACKED

United Press Association —By Electric Tel egraph—Copyright Stones", July 13 A. great Orange religious festival was held to-day, in the Town Hall. One speaker denounced Sir E. Barton for toadying to the Pope during his visit to Rome.

A Minister of the Church of England followed by declaring that the Pope's ex istence should be ignored by every Pro testant who goes to Italy. If Mr Barton had been true to his country he would never have called upon him. He (the speaker) believed the Pope was privately a good man, but, politically, ha was an inter national nuisanc,e, and ought to be abolished.

AN INCOMPARABLE REMEDY

EVAHS' WITCH'S OIL FOE RHEU MATICS, LUMBAGO, and^ SCIATICA,

Among the medicinal preparations which hare, from time to time, been placed before the public, it can be stated without fear of contradiction, that there is none, too sur pass Evans's WITCH'S Oil/, As an embro cation in cases of Eheumatics, Sciatica, or Lumbago it is absolutely unrivalled, but the scope of its influence extends far beyond these complaints. For example, m sudden attacks of Inflammation of the Bowe^a, Spasms, Cramp, or Colic the application of this mixture will afford immediate relief, and avert the serious consequences that are inevitable if the necessary pallative is not at hand, Indeed, ther,e is no ache or pain to which the human frame is susceptibly that Witch's Oil will not allay, an,cl for this reason no household should- be with out a remedy which, way,' truly be de scribed as Epagica}/ ;

Price—2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and. Sfoaufapturer: S. J. Eva^s, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand— Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.

Obtainable from all chemists and store keepers throughout the Colony,

The Shipping Combine.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrignt London, July 12 Sir C. Furness and his friends, who are opposing the Morgan Shipping Combine, are increasing the stock of the Gulf Line, Limited, by an additional 130,000 ordinary shares at par. Sir C. Furness recently pur chased four of the Clan (not Glen) liners for the Halifax-London service.

Elder, Dempster, and Company are es* tablishing liners between Mobile and Liver pool in September.

Mr Muloclc, the Canadian Postmaster- General, is urging the establishment of eighteen-knot steamers between Sydney and Vancouver, in connection with .a fast Atlantic line, placing London and Sydney within twenty-five days of each other via Canada. Canada is also about to establish cargo steamers between Canadian and Atlantic ports, and the chief Australian and New Zealand ports, not touching at the Cape at present. The first vessel is expect ed to sail from Canada in January next. The authorised capital of the Gulf Line, Limited, is .£120,000, in shares of £1, of which dSI 19,367 has been subscribed and paid up. In June, 1900 and 1901, dividends of 2| per cent, each time were paid.

ILLNESS OF MRS SEDDON.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London July 12 Mr Seddon was absent from the Empire Coronation banquet at the Guildhall owing to the serious illness of Mrs Seddon. A later message states that Mrs Seddon is weak, and her condition still occasions anxiety, though she is slightly better.

Wellington, July 14 A message from Mr Seddon to Sir Joseph Ward state# that Mrs Seddon was suffering from a-chili, and when almost convalescents had a relapse, but was much, better when the message left, t ' '

A LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.

United Press Association—By^Eleotrio Telegraph

London, July 11

Prior to the Queen's procession in con nection with the opening of the bazaar for sick children, the wind straining the deco rations, a rope dislodged some of the coping of All Souls' Church in Langham Place, which fell and killed a Canadian lady, and injured several others.

THE WEST INDIAN ERUP TIONS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph New Yobk, July 12

Earthquake shocks, preceded by three detonations from La Soufriere, were experi enced at St Vincent on Wednesday night. Mount Pelee broke out afresh on Thurs day night.

The English scientists are safe,

THE REMOUNT SWINDLE

London, July 12

The Studdart case was compromised, the defendants paying the Government £2000, and .£IOOO costs.

THE EMPIRE AND THE COLONIES.

Per. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 12 An Empire Coronation banquet took place last night at the Guildhall, organised by the Eoyal Colonial Institute, theKmpn'e League, the .Australasian Colonial Club, and the Australasian Chamber of Commerce. The guests included Lord Salisbury, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Lords Caaogan, Cromer, Minto, Strathcona, Mr Asquith, Sir J. G. Sprigg, several Australian ex- Governors, prominent Australians, the Agents-General, King Lewanika, of Barots land, was also present.

Mr Seddcn was absent owing to Mrs Sed don's illness.

Lord Onslow presided,

Lord Onslow, in Mr Chamberlain's ab sence, proposed the toast of " The United Empire." He said some people had pre dicted that the result of the Imperial Con ference would be the downfall of free trade, and the re-establishment of protection. He thought the result was more likely to be the exact opposite. Englishmen were confirmed free traders. He suggested to the Conference that a little more free trade within the Empire would tend to the com mercial advantage of the colonies. The chief bond of union was the sea, the great highway of the Empire. The sole condition was that there must be ao highwaymen. The colonial contribution'to the navy was somewhat exiguous, and he asked the colo nies for somewhat greater support against common danger. He would like to see colonists in the navy, and serving as officers in the army.

Sir W, Laurier dwelt on the remarkable^ in some instances phenomenal, prosperity of the King's possessions. The universal pride in the British institutions, and the contentment of the people were ascribable to representative institutions^ It did not accord with the genius, oi the British to make political changes for the sake of theory or symmetry, but to proceed slowly and cautiously^ never changing the. con ditions unless" the grievance was great. The bond oi the Empire was sole allegiance to> fch© same sovereign.

Sir E. Barton, who supported the toast, said it was wise to proceed slowly. He did not believe in the, possibility of simol- l taneous approves, to free trade. Grati tude for. t^e granting of autonomy to the Tarsus parts was the best bond of the Empire. A zollvorein on the basis of freedom of exchange was at present impos sible. It would cripple many self-governing parts of the Empire, and Australia would  stagger,, and be unable to bear her burden of government, which, without direct taxa> sion, would be so grinding as to prevent; internal development. The Imperial Con ference was likely to do some good as regarded Imperial defence, and possibly as regarded political relations between the Motherland, and the colonies, but more especially with respect to trade relations. The degree of preference in inter-Imperial ■ trade should be left to. the decision of each autonomous portion of the Empire. The colonies hoped to do better towards policing; the seas,.

Sh> John Forrest, in the ccratrse of his speech at the Fishmongers* Company's dinner, said that Great Britain's trade relations with the ot^b«c- nations were un satisfactory. W/fcJLa. foreigners received everything conceded little. The Empire ought to pull more together. If anyone, was bound to suffer, it ought to be the foreigners.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JULY 14, 1902



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P. FEERIMAN. I F. FEUBI\TA"N' LICENSED LAND BEOKER,LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, ' HAS FOR SALE The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— FOR SALE. 2\ A6re3 Land, Belt Road, Allenton. T\ 1 ES EandaliL has instructed me to v ? Sell that very desirable residential aits, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2| acres. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter ia 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 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. Full 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 ~~ 600 ACRE FARM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE fur Sale at Seafield, a Farm'of 500 Acres, well watered by County races. Good Dwelling and Sta.ble. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips ; the latter aTe 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. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ' FOR SALE A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Sheller in good ordef. Pull particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. HALF-ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4« per week. F. FERKIMAN, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and '-> 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. F. FERSIMAN, Ashburton. BUKI.KWS NO "[OS ST^GRESHAM. SURGEON AND MECHANICAI DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897- T7* IGHT years experience with E. G. and Jn,- 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. J-old and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets £ teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. <3-as administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs op Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 166 ; ® i §Ll-_— -——^ i Men'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 $EW ZEALAND , Clothing Factory. rp>Vftß* one Interested to re«d Hi advertisement appearing in Mitchell and Turner* *t*c« «i - ™«* ( " ".'"•» to C3.il *.Ti v- *yd biiir,' tii<-> ••■V-. ..^,.,ei^ W) d »{ulprirHß wit» >hftn I«« V«™~i Vkiii be delivered utJtt tiny



f IWflfgKW NOTICES CLEARING SALE o- BICYCLES Oates, Lowry & Co. Now Holding Their AWN XJAjj S A L E. Bicycle Goods at Prices never before offered in Ashburton, Some of our Prices- Outfits 6d, 9d, Is 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 ®as Lamps at 15s to 17s fid, We guarantee these. Lucas Candle Lamps 10s fid, usual price 12s 6d Oil Lamps (large stock of various makes) from 3s to 15s. 12 Special Model 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 ! N| > Only 5 Gents' at £15 10s Cask • !>• Only 7 Ladies' at jglQ Chsfc. Easy Terms arranged to suit buyers. A Few Second Hand Machines from £3. Largest Cycle Manufacturers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. \ WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, JEast Street, Ashburton, are making a © Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices ate Eight. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking,; TR* A T <f^tf"Yß"'Xr WISHES to tnank tnose wlto have alrea(*y if HI J8&9 ...^^J^1^.!^,J!^.4r«.., helped to make the SALE such a success. || S and to notify those who have not yet "been able to attend, that the & I Sale Will Continue for Fourteen Bays, '"' || 1 during which time Goods will be Sold at such Prices as will Advertise the j&j I Firm favourably all over the District. - p I The following Prices will show you what we mean : A I Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits ... 22s 6d Lace, 5 inches wide ... Hd yard | I S) „ „ Trousers Blousing Flannelletes, pretty | I from 6s lid patterns, from 5d | I Men's Colonial Eibbed Pants from 3s 9d Dress Materials from 4.M yard | I it „ Flannel Shirts from 2s lid Charges for Dressmaking Eeduced | M >, Navy and Black Sox, 6£d during Sale | §3 Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d Ladies' Dresses made, from 83 6d | i Ladies' Barred Evening Shoes, from All Millinery Trimmed Free of || H 2s lid Charge during Sale. | SE-WING- MACHINES, —o— X am sole Agent for the celebrated « DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They JL are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards nricft and working —12 months' guarantee with each machine P HAND Machines £3 10s; Treadle machines £6 lCs, £7, £1 10s, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, T call attention to my largo stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools-including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other GorseKnives—Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices * G. MBDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. HAKDLEY BROS., PLUMBKKS, liiOMHO.NGFJBS, ,AND TINSMITH Onr Se*sou's Stock of nrnZ* CARTRIDGES. AND GUN FITTINGS ' I, >.. Hand: And Our TT^MTTR'NG K^OTSBKRINO, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, 1-,' in the IW* 'l a CarHficated Kr.Rla.n-r, ihorefoie all work will be oarried.out ia " oti \ HW t eoi^r-tific lines, aod guaranteed . ! r wrMVVin'l>i 'V'\KKS B\THB, FORCE and LIFT ?V!w«lV. Drvln,Pank By-k-hlio lUm* Windmills and Water Wheel* fixed and ■UPrliiff -( C«o.peton. Workmen always » T a)Ublo for all olagaes of Plumbin g ;work| in Ar y p»rt ot thooouoiy. tw . HABDLET BROS. - " pLU^BFaS uud SANITARY BUIGIHEERS, EAST SfRKKT SIGN WRITING. r HAVE secured the services of ME K&swsl# a ? |Sign-writer, Gilder, etc. 1 Mr B.adw.ll has beon in the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Christo^rch, as writer for the past twelve years. This ta»d.«( Ohe tasi^. receive prompt attention,™ j. wTiTs ON, . BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importef- Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, BBBBBgaanmaaMai ■>M™l™"" lto**iJUJ°agia3m^^ tin 4s 3d, A/TT7THVFN COACH. Xl per case 8s Cd; finest Snowdrop ME. Iti V tLIN wnv/ gUffar lbj 70lb bag ]4s 6 d; washedcur- XpEOM JULY iTCim, till further !L the Methven Coach will leave *ew- J {^^l^^ ffi sT man's Sfcables, Ashburton, for Methven on Jq^ Orrand_Co_______ . Tuesdays and Saturdays afc 3.30 p.m., _T£ T g ST Acetv i ene Gas, Oil, and Candle instead of 4 p.m. Jj Lamps, from 3s 6d to 17s 6d, at City I MRS DUFF, Proprietress. Cycle Works



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Sander an^ Sons Eucalypti Extkact— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo | aaa at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged, by Medical Clinics and Universities all oxer the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon, the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts; may not be mistakes for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca ; lypti Extract, we state;—lt is proved by : tests made by the USedical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefsvra-ld (Prussia), tha,fc, only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids; resino^a and othsi substances adherent to pjrimary distillation, will develop th« [curative properties possessed by the plant* ; To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the, application of substitutes, etc, in oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery,, internal inflammation, etc., insist- on getting 1 i Santder anr Sons' Pure Volatile Eijca- j lypti Extract and be safe. A ; STANDISH AND PREECE. ' Photographers under the Boyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio | High Street, Christchwjlu