COUNTY COUNCIL.

Tbe ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Counoll took place this morning. Present — Messrs 0 J Harper (Chairman), Wright, Stitb, S Stud holme, funr, Chapman, Lambie, Johnston, and H Friedlander

chairman's statbmbns

She Chairman read his sbatemenb indioat' log the business before the Counoll, and the business dona by the Chairman, and statement re Samaritan Home

dog oollabs

Mr Lambie mentioned a suggestion made by the ranger that bhe ooliara for dogs should be distinguished by their colour, so than the 10s licenses .should have different colours from those at 2s 5d

After some discussion it was considered Undesirable to make the change suggested at present

engineer's report.

Aehburton-Rangitata Water Supply—The Supplies from Hinds Gorge and Limestone Creek kept up well till towards the end of January, when they were low for a few (flays, but the heavy rala of the 27th have given a full supply ever stnoe. The races ted from the South Ashburton River have on the whole had a fair supply. It would lie advisable to nave- about 2_ mileß of the 73 race enlarged in Mr Dalgety's property, as it has a low fall in some plaoes, and carries tcaroaly enough in summer for the supply of some of the branches lower down, i A considerable number of footbridges over (raoes have been erected recently, and timber has been provided for three more sheep bridgee. The Westerfield main was leoently repaired, and there is now a good ■opply for Flemtngton k Waterton districts. A good deal of olearanca has been tffeoted in some of the races whioh wore contracted by summer growths, and more r< quires to be done—eepeoially on t>he lands of non residents, and I have in structed the rangers to have these races cleaned ab their expense without any further delay. The oonbraoter for enlargement of Section 4 sub main has nob yet atari ed work, owing to harvesb operations, for whioh a margin of time has been provided in the contract, but he assures me that the work Will be completed at the special time. Ashburton.Rakaia Water Supply—The eever&l intakes ab rivers have required a good deal of attention lately, owing to the lodg ment of shingle and other causes. One of the flames on auxiliary main has jast been overhauled. Sheep bridge ab Selma, and some foot bridges bad been ereobed. The Winchmore main supply and that ab lower end of F race were low for a few days, bub these are again restored. Ashburton Forks Supply—Tha new flume over oreek near Stavely has been fioished, and ibe supply in tbe Mount Somera district it satisfactory. The Greenstreeb disbriob is still supplied from the connection with south branch opened up last mouth. The line of proposed new race there has now been determined, and tenders might be called for nexb meeting on applicants contributing the cost.

County Bridges—There has been nothing special in the way of repairs during the month.

Oounty Plantations—The new dividing fenoe on Reserve 1775 has been completed.

Head Works, Rangitata Gorge—Owing to the Government grant of £1000, the plans a>cd specifications had to be submitted to tbe Lands Department. These were duly approved of on 27th January. Clause I—Resolved to carry out the recommendation of tbe Engineer.

rtjapoka head works

On the clause re this matter being read,

dhe Chairman explained the position of this matter at the present time. Tbe £1000 grant was giving a good deal of trouble as to when they might: expect this. He had made enquiries and received a reply that the matter was in the hands of the Roads Department, A lot of difficulty had a'oo bean thrown in their way on the question of the loan. They found now that this matter could not be deilt with by the Council till next meeting, in Maroh. He said the Council's solicitor had made no mention of tho Special Order now stated to be required. However, as they knew, the work wss now In hand, and the tender whioh was accepted, was waiting approval by the Lands Depart ment. Mr Wright asked if the chairman stated the work was now in progrese. The Engineer said the tender was accepted. Mr Wright Baid that the difficulties in the way wero trivial, fond he hoped the oontractor would be instructed to get on with the work.

The Chairman thought it would be impru* dent to etaro work until the Government had approved of the tender sent in. Mr Studhoime asked what was the specified time for completing the contract. The Chairman said benders for cement had been invited from looal firms

Mr Wright said the tenders for oement should have been publicly advertised. The wider the field the bettor ohaoce they would have to get tho best The Chairman said his position was a peculiar one. If he ran counter to the general wishes of the district he would hear ebout it: The tenders from local firms had been exceedingly reasonable, lower in faot than they could have got In Cfarlstohurch, But if it was the wish of the Council let tenders be called

Mr Wright thought the proper course would be to advertise as he had suggested, and he moved in thab direction

Mr Lambie seconded, and the motion was carried

After some discussion it was decided that teodars be invited for the cement at once, returnable in a fortnight.

(Left sitting),

Fatal Accident.

United Press Association—Bj Eleocrto Telegraph Wellington, Feb 7

Wm Horsley, 18 years of age, a seaman on the ship Melville Island, was killed this iri'ojrnlng by a fall frosjij aloft. He was a New Zealander, having joined the crew at O&maru,

The Farmers' Union

FIRE INSURANCES AND RE VALUATION OF LANDS.

United Press Association—By Bleortie Telegraph

C^BlsTcgr/Rca, Feb % (jpbe representatives of ;th"'e Farthers' Union of the North and South Islands waited on the annual meeting of the Underwriters' Awooiation at Wellington on Thuraday.and placed before them the question of the reduction in fira rates on farmers' buildings. It «at stated thab several schemes had been submitted, and would have to be taken into consideration, unless the existing companies saw their way to make a substantial reduction in the rates whioh the deputation Alleged were too high, and regulated them in Qrder to make up losses by large fires in the pities. .The decision of the Association is to be oommunioated to tbe representative ia a lew days The representatives of the Unions also watted on Mr MoGowan, the official head of tho Valuation Department on land valuation matters Mr MoGowau intimated thab his endeavour was to make tbe values oi laud ac level as possible, If an Amendment bill was brought down he would recommend that one assessor be elected from the looal bodies in & similar i#as*_er to wbioh.regreseatativea.of $&& Charitable Aid Boards are elected. He aould not give rebate on lands, the revenue from whioh was derived from wool and which the deputation alleged had decreased on value owing to low prices of wool, The only Way he could do it would be to revalue the'whole district and he did nob thick any serious fall in values has yet taken place owing to the low prioe of wool. He express ed the hope that .under the new valuation Act there would be lees friction than under the previous statute.

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THE LATEST

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Feb 6, 9 52am)

DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER BILL.

London, February 6 The Deceased Wife's Sister Bill was introduced into the House of Commons by Mr Bntherford, and read a second time by 249 votes to 124,

THE WEIHAIWEI GAEBISON.

The Daily Mail states that the Government is withdrawing th© garri son at Weihaiwei, and retaining only the civil administration. The German sphere interferes with the utility of the post from a military aspect.

DISASTROUS GAS EXPLOSION

New York, Feb 6

An explosion of gas beneath the Chicago pavement wrecked a number of buildings, killing thirteen persons.

THE SOUDAN.

A CONVOY LOOTED

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copy rig hb

(Becelved February 6, 952 am}

London, February 6

The Deuka tribe looted a British convoy with a cargo of rubber south of Khartoum, killing Lieutenant Scott Barbour, of the Egyptian Army

SOUTH AFRICA.

IMPORTANT STATEMENT Bf LORD SALISBURY. THE COLONIES AND THE EMPIRE. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb

(Received Feb 7. 9 18 a m)

London, Feb 6

Lord Salisbury, speaking at the Junior Constitutional Club, said he was utterly unable to imagine the preoise object of the Dutch Governments Possibly, British pro- Boers were at the bottom of the mystery. The struggle had reached a stage when suggestions prompted by intellect ought to oarry more weight than those by the emotions. The Government would welcome with delight any peace recognising the King's rights, and providing security to the Empire. They must consider the South African loyalists, and obtain a peace strengthening the devotion of all tbe colonies, whioh were growing every year. The raids oo De Wet's numerous stores of grain were a worse blow than the blockhouses. The absence of food prevents prolonged concen tration of the enemy.

THE BRITISH CAPTURE THEIR OWN CONVOYS.

THE SOOTTISH HORSE SCORE.

Received Feb 7, 918 a m

indon, Febrnary 6 %l

Mr Bennett Burleigh states that recently Lord Metbuen's foroe, marching on a dark night, indifferently led, moved in a circle, and succeeded in capturing their own bonvoyg. Privates John Considino and William Davies, of the Seventh New Z 'aland Mounted Rifles, were wounded at Ohariestowo.

Colonel Kekewich reports that the Soottish Horse, commanded by Msjor Leader, killed seven and captured 131 of De la Rey's commando, including Commandant Sarel, Alberts, Linddrost of Potgieter, and Cornet Jan Der Pleisaea. The British casualties were slight,

HOLLAND TIRED OF BOER DELEGATES.

(Received Feb 7, 9 54 a m)

London, February 6

M. Blowi'z says the opinion is gaining ground, from the tone of Dr Kuyper's note that he would be glad to rid Holland of Boer delegates, whose agitation has » v disquieting effect

CRICKET.

NORTH ISLAND v SOUTH ISLAND

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland Feb 6

The following team has been selected to represent the North Island against the South Island on February 53th, March Ist and 3rd :—D Hay, Kailender (Auckland), H B Lusk, Dent, A Trott (Hawke's Bay), E Upham, 0 Richardson, Mtdlane, X Tucker, A Williams (Wellington), and B McCarthy (Taranakl), The selection was made by Mr F J Ohlson.

Dunedin, February 7

Mr J Baker has selected the following eleven to play for the South Island in tbe match against the North Island :— A. E Redley. F SFranklsh, S T Callaway, A Sims (Canterbury), A H Fisher, G G Austin, R Wiikie, F Williams, A E Geddes, A Dowoes, and J 0 Baker (Otago),

ASHBURTON C C. V METHVEN C.C.

The Ashburton Cricket Club visited Methven yesterday and played a match against the local players there. The game resulted in a win for the Ashburton 0.0. by four wickets and thirty-four runs. The visiting team were entertained at dinner at the Methven Hotel in the evening, tbe captain of tbe Methven C.C. (Mr C E Davis) presiding, supported by Dr Hamilton and Mr Taylor (Ashburton captain). After noon tea was provided on the ground by Dr and Mrs Hamilton, and ladies. In the evening a concert was held, vocal Items and recitations being contributed by Messrs G

W Andrews,' 0 E Davis, A W i/we, Fred Pritohard, Dr Hamilton, and Mr Ironsides. Mr W H Dardis was the accompanist throughout. Despite the heavy rain iv Ashburton, ib was splendid at Methven, and the visitors thoroughly enjoyed the outing. Following are the scores :—

Methven C.C Dart, c Lane, bCrowther , »_, 2 McKee.b Clark ... ._. __, 10 Ludman, b Crother .-. ... ... 0 Davis, run out. ... . ._, * Eobbs, b Orowther ,„ ,;, .... 0 atham, b Crother , ... .... 4 Hibbs, c Harry Large, b Clark .„ 1 Rands, b Clatk ... »_ ... 3 Dr Hamilton, b Clark , m ... 0 Ironsides, not out .... „, __, 10 Shiela, Ibw, b Orowther «, ... 0 Sundries .„ ... .„ 18 Total .. 52 ASHBOBTON CO G W Andrews, b Dr Hamilton „. 16 A W Lane, c Hibba. bDr Hamilton .. J& Fred Clark, c Middleton, b Hibbs  15 T Richards, not out.„ .. » .-. 18 W Powell, b Latham .. .. 0 W Crowther.b Latahm .. .. 0 Fred Pritchard, c Bands, b Latham .. 12 Sundries .. .. ..12 (lanings decared closed —— Total for Bix wickets .. ..86

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Bank of New Zealand

HALF YEARLY MEETING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Wellington, Feb 7

Ab the half yearly moetipg oi the Bank of New Zealand today, there was only a small attendanoe. The chairman, Mr F 0 de Malet, explained thab the meeting was held merely to comply with requirements, and no accounts would be presented. He assured the meeting without hesitation thab compared wilh;tbe figures of the correspond ing period of twelve months bsck, there Is a satisfactory increase in the volume of busi ness, and that the profits for the half year were fully maintained. There was no reason to suppose that the current half year would be less satisfactory, though in the matter of deposits it ia only reasonable that with less moiey coming into the colony, by reason of the low prioe of some of the chief products, j the current accounts may nob show as well as ab March last However, ib was useless to prophesy as the actual figures would be laid before the annual meeting. The abnor mal condition of the wool market required serious consideration and behoved tbe Bank to carry oo their business with cautions He pointed out thab the industries of the oolony varied, and it was rarely that all tbe products of the oolony were depressed at one and the same time* When one is depressed some other important one 9s the re Verse, for instance, the dairy industry. He said that despite the present condition of the wool market the clients o! the back were in a better position to withstand the depression of thab market than they were a year back. They have experienced a few years ot prosperity, and no doubt had profited by the experience gained. Moreover the reduced value of money has been in their favour. He had referred particularly Do wool as one of tbe staple produo's of the colony and because the bank was entrusted with the disposal of a considerable propor tion of that valuable item of export

The Chamber of Commerce Con ference.

THE MEAT CONTRACTS.

THE COLONY'S TRADE!

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph.

Wellington, Fab 7

The delegates of tbe Chamber of Commerce Conferer.C3 were entertained at a bmquet last night; Toe Premier, proposing the toast of "Trade and Commerce,' advocated making a tariff agreement under which this country Bhould give preference to articles of British manufacture. As showing the neoessity for commercial men to be on the alert, he said he had ifrhial ioiormatlon that orders had been sent to this colony from Victoria to send better butter to South Africa, and the conditions were that the arao'e would be branded and packed iv boxes identloal with those uaed In Victoria. He was glad to say, however, that these sharp dealers would not be allowed to evade tbe law of the colony as to the grading and branding of products, Mr Seddon stated that the value of imports for the ten months of the year was £9 527,368, and the exports £9,216,424. This was not satisfactory, but the two months yet to go might show results that would redeem the situation to some extent, but it was next to an impossibility that they would put the colony on the tight side of the ledger by bringing the exports up to ihe cxjess of two million over imports The revenue returns for ten months of the financial year wero £4,656,431 against £3,506,075 for the corresponding period of but year an increase of over £150,000* He said it was a source of muoh gratification for him to mention that the trouble over the meat contracts for South Africa had snded very satisfactorily. He had received the following telegram from the Agent General: —' The Under Secretary of War states that an undertaking has been given ia writing by the oontractor for the supply of meat to South Afrioa, that supplies shall be obtained as far as possible from Australia and New Z^land in preference to tha Argentine. Had a personal interview with Mr Ward, permanent Undersecretary, and Lord Stanley and the War Office has givefl me a similar assurance.' The Government has received a simitar telegram

Mr John Duncan cordially thanked the Premier for wnac he had done in the matter, and regarding the remarks on exports, said the export of frozen meat and produce would be heavy during the olosing months of the financial year. At tho suggestion of Mr Seddon, the Chamber of Commerce motion on the subject of preferential trade relations with the Mother Country is to be illumin ated and entrusted to him to present to the King. The proceedings lasted till an early hour this morning

THE ASHBURTON GOABDIAN s FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1902



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HENRY STEP HBNBQN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Bth. TjlOR WHOM IT~MAY CONCERN. 1 Box, containing Books, Clothing, eto. ! 1 Box, containing Pi inters* Papers, Books, | eto) j 2 Trunks and 2 Swags The above were left at bhe Prince Albert Hotel, Ashburton, and will be sold at my Rooms on February Bhh,8 hh, if not claimed before that date; HENRY BTEPHENBON, 1 99 Auctioneer HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Tewn Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc, in my business, I have decided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, whioh I will be pleased to receive offers for, and ail business in this direction will receive my prompt and best attention , My Weekly Bale of Poultry, Pigs, Oatble, Furniture, eto, as usiual, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stook, Household Furni ture, eto., as per arrangement in any part ef the county. Advances made on all goods placed In my hands for Bale. MONEY—I have several sums awaiting Investment Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during tbe week, also all kinds of Produce Agshb: Nerwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS ©n time pay ments from @Os per month. I have also several second hand Instruments on hand, cheap HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER, Ashburton 1! L^ lllLiI l"lEJ!giaß!!gß FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD WOOL. WOOL. /^UR NEXT SALE will take place at CHRISTCHUROH on [February 20, 1902. AT TIMARU on Febrnary 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their Clips as follows :— If intended for sale at Christchnrch, to D. A, Brown and Son's Siding, Addington, If intended for sale at Timarn, to Mill and Co's Biding, Timarn, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, WANTED FOR EXPORT— a/TEADOW and CLOVER HAY. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Ccc&s's Farm of 912 Aores at Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ■" . ga T. Buiiook. TO LET SMALL COTTAGE, corner North Belt and William Street, rental 3s per week Apply to , T BULLOCK TO LET^ COTTAGE of Two Rooms, centrally situated in Havelock Street. Apply te T BULLOCK PRINCE Albert Privat! Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway B.atlon and Pest Office), Ashburton. Under New Manage* menb. First Class Accommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Publio, and Fami lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 i E. W.JIALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. NOW OPEN. - THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL intending PURCHASERS OF CYCLES should Call and Insp.ot our Up to Date Wheels before deciding en any ether make. The KHAKI is the Best Value ever Offered iv Ashbarton« BEST AND TOWNE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS WANTED KNOWN-Tbat J Moison has made immense reductions in; order to clear more quickly, and make room I for his new Chaistmas Btoek of Boots and Shoes, of best quality jußt arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —snext Court House, Ashburton. 11 153 L^T~T *\T IS THE X I_J JL BEST "-S. STARCH USE NO OTHER j , Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the oolony



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