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COMMERCIAL.

WANGANUI RAM FAIR.

United Preaß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wanganui, February 13

Messrs Freeman R Jackson and Co's Ram Fair was continued today. The attendance was large, but ib was evident that Linoolnß were nob desired, (Ehe highest average for them was obtained by J S Holmes, £2 7s 3d, others only making 1 guinea to 1| guineas, while many were passed in. Border Leicester were well oompebed tor, Mr J S Bolmes's averaging £5 3a 61, tho New Zaalacd and Australian Land Company £5 5s 81, Mr Boag £% 15a 6d. Mr Tnrelkeld'a English Leicester averaged £4 lis 6d. Shropshires averaged £3 3s, and Romaeys were in little demand, contrary to oxpeoba* lions, and only made two bo three guineas.

WELLINGTON WOOL SALES

Wellington Feb 13

The fourth wool sale of the season was held today. There was a good attendance, snd fair competition. Prices for fine qaalitiea of wool ranged from par to a farthing Sower. For other qualities prices were unchangsd. Values were well up to bhe London market.

METHVEN SALE.

The usual fortnightly Bale was held on Thursday. There was a large yarding of stock, and prioes were eisier than at lanfc sale. The following lines, amongst obhers, were disposed oft—Store lambs brought 8s 61 to 103 51 ', two large lines were passed in ab 7a 21 to 7a 3i ; fat lambs, lis 9d to 12s 6d ; very forward two tooth ewes and wefcherß 133 21; merino wethers (stores) 63 ', several lineß of two, four, six and eight tooth crossbred ewes were passed at 12s 6d to 13* 5d ; some merino ewea with lambs ab foot were pissed at 5s 41 all counted.

BIRTH.

Nicoll,—On 14th Inst, ab Strelilz, Ash* burton, the wife of H F Nicoll, of a eon.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1902. Local and General.

The WEAtHER—There V7»s a fall of snow on 'he bills in the Mount Bouiers district on Tuesday lafiU

No. 2 Industrial Building Poci-Ttf.— The nin h appropriation of £300 in the Ashburton No, 2 lodustrial Building Society took place last evening, when the ballot resulted in favour of shares Nos. 324 and 205—Mrs 0. Johnston, of Wiuehmore, and Miss Harrop being the respective owners.

The Railway—A gang of } hbelayers are engaged in laying the semaphore connecting wire under ground along the railway re serve. The wires have pievlouely been above ground and have oauied much annoyanca to passengers aligb/ltig from trains which reach beyond the station.

Fatal Accident—A Press Association telegram from Wanganui states thab an accidenb occurred ab Wangaehu yesterday by whioh a man named John McDonald meb his death. He wss engaged unloading a carb of turnips when a dog sbartled bhe horse, which made a sudden move forward* MoDonald was thrown and broke his neok.

A;n American Railway Undertaking —An American trunk lilne from Canton to Hankow Is at last to be built, and is bo be in running order in less than three years. The project is in the hands of a ttW New Yorkers, including Mr Belsaont. The road will traverse a beautiful country, inhabited by twice as many people as are in the United States. It is estimated that the business the first year will exceed fifty million dollars,

Rakaia—On Tuesday there was a splendid rain ab Rakiia, about one and $ half Inches falling, and a few light showers on Wednesday. The country round about was much burnt up, and feed not plentiful. The rain should start the grass, and will do an immense amount of good. On Thursday morning the first touch of frost was experienced this year, but does notseem to have done any damage. Threshing plants are very busy, and in several cases the yields have turned out satisfactorily, but many are not at all up to expectation.

A Peculiar Occident—A peculiar accident (according to the West Coast Times) occurred at Rimu on Thursday afternoon, when the house of Mr David Kelly almost collapsed through the ground subsiding underneath. The house was a five roomed residence, and the ground beneath ib had all been worked and undermined. Recent rains caused the foundation to subside, and there was very little time to get the family out. As ib wa<>, willing helpers managed to prop the building up, and ib was found to be much strained. It ia stated tbe workings underneath the house are about 20fb deep.

Poliob Court—At the Polioe Court thia morning, before Mr R Alcorn, O.P, a firsb offender for drunkenness was oonvioted and discharged, aud ordered to pay 2a cab hire,

Weathek Forecasts — Capbaln Edwin wires: —North easb to east and south east gale; glass fall; indications of rain.

Gathering of Early ' Settlers — The reunion of the Otago early settlers was held at Mosgiel yesterday. The weather was fine, and the outing was most enjoyable. There were about 1500 poople on bhe ground. Mrs James Anderson, the. firsb woman who resided in Dunedin, was present. Though in her eevenby sixth year, she is in full strength.

Coursing:—The entries for the ABhburton Ooureing Club's meeblng in May next are coming In well, and by the time the outside enbries that are expected have reached the Secretary, tbe number of nominations will probably exseed fifty, the most ever entered for a abake in Canterbury for fifteen years;

Rating on Unimproved Values — A telegram from Chriatohutoh states that the proposal to introduce the Rating on Unimproved Value Act in the borough of Sb Albans was adopted yesterday by 350 votes against 218 votes. A great deal of interest was taken in the eveni), and the polling was heavier than ab any munioipal election In the borough.

Mabeu©b KTATISTIOS—The matrimonial market in New South Wales evidences an improved tendency, Mr Ooghlan'a latest statistics show a larger increase In the marriago rate for the year 1900 than for any of the five preceding* In 1690 the tetai marriages cumbered 9275. In 1900 the number w»b 9996 i Of these 267 only were oonduobed before the disbriob registrars, while 1035 wore conducted at matrimonial agencies.

Fwimmino—-The eeoond distance of the competition in connection with the Rakata Amateur Swimming Club was decided in the Domain babh on Wednesday evening, and resulted as follows :—SO Yards (club mem bere)~C Bryant, sor, 1; W Cromie, Ssecs, 2 ; L Cordner, 7aecs, 3. G Bruce, 3aeos, and A Haalett, Bseoß, also started. Won comfortably. 50 Yards (boys under 17)- T Stanley, saecs, 1; J V Oxley, 7sees, 2 These were the only starters* Won easily.

Infectious Disease—A circular has been Issued by the Public Health Depart ment indicating that after the Ist March medical men will receive fees at the rate of 3s 6d per house for reporting cases cf Infectious disease in terms of the Public Health Aob. The former system of compelling the work to be done for nothing Is understood to have worked Indifferently,

The Uniteh States President—How do you pronounce bhe name of the President of the United States of Amerloo,? asked a oorrespondenb of an exohange. Theqaestlon was some bimo ago at.awered by Mr Roose velt himself, when ib was put bo him by tbe editor of a weekly paper in bhe States. He explained bhab his name is pronouncsd in bhree syllables, the first having the sound of '•rose," Thus, ib is Rose-e-veldb.

Right-of-way—A remarkable scene was witnessed recently ab Baroombe, Sussex, when Sir William Grantham, a Judge of the High Court of London, headed a party of man who demolished a gateway closing up what was said to be a public way. Sir William, who was attended by a number of people especially called as witnesses of hie aotion, read the Act of Parliament relating to right of way, and declared his intentloa to keep this one open.

The Premier—Ab bhe request of a com* mittee of cib'aanp, the Mayor of Wellington has agreed to call a public meeting, to consider bhe question of making a preseota-? tion to the Premier, prior to his departure for London. The proposal for those who are moving in the matter is thab Mr gleddon should be presented with a purse of sovereigns, in recognition of his services in connection with the war in South Airica A large number of prominent oitizins are supporting the movement,

Maori NAMis-Mr HGEH, M H R, has received a communication from the Minister of Lands in reply to a request thab steps should be taken to preserve Maori ffames of places in Canterbury. The Minister has written :—' 1 have the honour the receipt of your letter of theTGvh ultimo, in which you ask thab an cfinvjer of this Department ra»y be appointed to confer with a Maori selected by the Hon Mr Carroll, in order to place on record the original Maori names of places In Canterbury. In rep'y, I have to inform you that T hive given instructions to the Chief Surveyor of Christchurch to glye attention to this ra&btar at bfs earliest convenience.'

Coronation EBBS9ps~?The Duchess of Bucoleugh has been summoned to town, the * World ' notes. In order to have a consults* tion with the Queen on tha subject of bhe dress to be worn by peeresses ab the Coronation. The aubhorlasd models, whiph have been shown ab Morfo'.k House for some weeks past, were so unfavourably criticised by those moßb oonoerned (many of whom expressed their intention of staying aWay from the ceremony rather than wear such unbecoming attire) thab ib was found advisable* to make some change. Conse' quently a notice was hsued by tbe Earl Marshal recommending peeresses to take no further steps in bhe matter until fresh orders are Isauatf. One Month Only—Messrs Oates, Ijowry and Co. are prepared bo receive a few second hand Bicycles in part payment for new ones- Highest market value will be allowed on English or Colonial make!-*

News in Brief.

With this issue we circulate for Messrs Strange and Po, Christchurch, a supple mentary sale catalogue of their end of Summer eaie.

The Wakanui Road Board notifies ratepayers thab all rates remaining unpaid afder February $2nd, will be charged ten per cent additional*

A meeting of tha builders, blacksmiths, and implement makers will be held in the Templar Hall at 7-15 fchia evening, to arrange for holding apionhs.

The Premier has Informed the Oishorne Herald's Wellington corresponded that he expects to return to the colony from England early in September, and hopes to take part In the concluding weeks of ne_fc session. He ridicules the prevailing opinion that ib ia his intention to leave his beloved West Coast, or to eettle outside the colony?

Supreme Court.

United Press Association—By Eleorblo Telegraph Dunedin Feb 14

In the Supreme Court today James Mc- Laren was committed for sentence for bhefb from a dwelling, and was sentenced by Judge .Williams to two years, to take effect lon the completion of the sentence of three J months he is now undergoing. A boy, for throwing a lighted piper in I bhe Halfway Bush Post Office box, and j burning one letter oub of sixty, was Jfenbenced to twelve strokes with a birch I r°d' _„___«»«__________.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

THE IMPERIAL PAYMENTS.

London, February 12

Owing to the adverse comments on Mr See's charge, Mr Oopeland, the Agent* General forNewSouth Wales,haß informed Mr Chamberlain that the War Office for years charged New South Wales 5 \ per oenb on orders for military stores to cover Departmental expenses.

INFLUEISZi, Three hundred boys at Eton are suffering from inflaeEzt.

A LIBEL ACTION,

Mr Forster, a Transvaal barrister, has recovered £2000 damages against Mr A B Markham, the member of the House of Commons for Mansfield, for libel con tained in a letter to tbe Times, published last February 25.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S SON. New York, Feb 12 President Roosevelt's son, who ia suffering from pneumonia, is improving, COUNT TOLSTOI. Connt Leo Tolstoi, the famous Russian novelist and social reformer, Is dying. BUBONIC PLAGUE. Sydney, Feb 13 A boy named Butler, living at Rash cutter's Bay, has been attacked by plagnc. THE CAPE CABLE. Sremantle, February 13 The Telegraph Construction Company's cable steamer Scotia has arrived here. She proceeds immediately to lay the final section of the Cape Cable from here to Adelaide. It is expected that the wor* will be finished before the end of the ; present month. BANK OF QUEENSLAND. Brisbane Feb 13 At the meeting of the Queensland' National B*nk, the Chairman stated that | the reports of the managers of all branches were favourable. Grass and water were ample to provide for stock till the usnal wet season. With reference to the possibility of legislation affecting Kanaka labour in the sugar industry, all the bank's advances in this direction undoubtedly were safe; He hinged at the probability of an increase in the rate of interest. THE MOUNT LYELL MINE. Melbocrnk, Feb 13 The Mount Lyell returns from Jan, 5 to Feb. 5, Inclusive, show that 22,964 tons of ore treated, in addition to 5924 tons of purchased ore and flaxes, produced a total of 778 tons of blister copper, yielding copper 770 tons, sliver 53.889 ounoeß, gold 1704 ounces

Affairs in China.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, Feb 12

An agreement has been signed ab Tientsin, transferring the collection of the Likin duties to bhe foreign Customs when the Provisional Government established by the Powers ceases. In the meanwhile the Pro* visional Government will hand to the Foreign Customs Departmenb seven hundred thousand basis monthly,

(A tael is equivalent te 6s 6^-1 )

SOUTH AFRICA.

Per Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyrighb

A VICTORIA CROSS.

London, February 12

Lieutenant L Maygar, of the Fifth Victorian Mounted Rifles, has been awarded the Victorian Grose for saving a man by walking to cover at Grel boutboom.

KITCHENER'S DRIVE.

London, February 13

Kitchener's broad front in the recent drive was nightly secured by entrenching, two hundred men were distributed per mile, and troops pat, rolled outside the northern and south ern blockhouse lines. Oommartdant Vandermervs and two hundred men, who were within the northerly end on the night of Feb 6, attempted to break through, Bending low o» their sad? dies, and riding amongst cattle to wards the trenches, they encountered a hail of bullets. Thirty broke through the British cordon, forty-three were paptped, and seven were wounded, Six hundred Boers, lead by Com mandant Malan. captured the Fraser burg convoy, The Boers feinted north, and then charged recklessly south upon theeseort. The enemy lost heavily. Major Orofton was amongst the killed. The British casualties totalled twenty two, and some ol the captured waggons have been recovered.

MURDERS BY BOERS.

Lord Kitchener's despatches give details of fifty-seven additional muf flers of natives by Boers.

The Colonies and the War.

United Press Asßoc^tlon^By Eleotrio

Telegraph-rOopyright Sydney, Feb 13

The Federal Army Medical Oorps has sailed for South Africa by the Manchester Merchant

Auckland, Feb 13

Captain Napier, M H R. has received a reply from ths Defence Office to his com pany's offer to send two machine gun detachmenbß to South Africa. General Bab- Ingbon, while bhanking bhe company for Its spirited offer, regrets that he oannob see his way to recommend acceptance?

THE NINTH CONTINGENT.

Auckland Feb 13

Drilling Is actively proaaeding ab the Ntn*h Contingenb camp ab Tepapa. Some of bhe squads are going oub bebween bhe times of ordinary drills in their anxiety to make j themselves efficient. Tha instructors are particularly careful to make the men thoroughly conversant with the use of the rifle, and instead of merely putting tho rifb, in a man's hands on bhe range and telling him bo shoob, they give each man systematic preliminary insbrucbion. One of bhe reoruits in camp met wfth a" serious aoc!(|eub yesterday afternoon. He was playing foob bsill, When he came inbo collision with one of tbe other players, and sustained concus sion of the brain. He has now completely recovered and resumed his duties.' Se. geanbs Major Rsdmond and Burr have joined tbe staff of instructors, having arrived from Wellington yesterday. Large numbers of horses recently purchased fpr bhe Contingent are npw in ounp,' a»d appear a godtg stamp. Wellington, Feb IJ| R W B Chambers, ohief clerk in bhe Commandant's office, and late of the Third (Prince of WalesJ Dragoon Guards, has been appointed (Quartermaster of the fjiabh Contingenb. Dunedin, February 13 The full strength of the southern battalion of bhe Ninth Contingent encamped ab Forbury Park is now 479. Sixby men were senb bo the ranges this morning for shooting praotioe. Obhers engaged in dismounted parade. Colonel Robin, accompanied by ( Chaplain Bates, visited the camp today,

Arrest of a Banker.

SUSPENSION Or? AN AMERICAN BANK

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Gopyrighb New York, Feb 12 Frank Andrews, the vice-president of the City Savings Bank ab Detroit, has been arrested for overdrawing one million dollars (£2CO,OOQ without the knowledge of the directors- The bank has sus pended payment.

America and the Powers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 12

The Washington correspondent of the limes says that the action semi J officially attributed at Berlin to Lord Pauncefote emanated from M Oambon, who was tbe French Minister at Was ington at the time. Tbe question was merely submitted by Lord Pauncefote as senior diplomat.

Viscount Uranborne, in the House of Commons, said Britain never pro posed through Lord Panucefote, or otherwise, a declaration averse to the Americans' intervention in Cuba. On the contrary, the Government declined to assent to such a proposal.

The British-Japanese Alliance.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Feb 13 The treaty everywhere came as a surprise. Ib has received the moral support of the American Government. The German Go vernment Is sjmpabhetict The Kaiser paid an early visit bo Sir F Laaoelles, British MinUter ab Berlin, who afterwards visited Counb yon Bulow

The German newspapers recognise that the South African war has nob disabled Britain. Frenoh newspapers consider thab bhe treaty is a pledge of peace, removing elements of uncertainty, especially with regard bo Korea. Austrian papers fear that if Russian activity is checked in the Far East it will re-appear in bhe near East* The American papers unanimously cordially acclaim the treaty as a guarantee of the • open door ' policy.

British Radicals favour friendship with Japan, bub fear thab the treaty is too onerous.

The Daily Mail says that Marquis Ito was the author of the treaty, and previously drew Russia into overtures embodying more exacting conditions!

Imperial Parliament

United Pre.s Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, February 12

In bhe House of Commons, during the discussion on the Procedure Bill, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Sir W V Har courb oontended that the punishment pro vided were too drastic, and especially aimed «b the Nationalists, The insistence on apology was humiliating, immoral and unnecessary. Mr Balfour and Mr Chamber* lain denied thab the clause referring to punishments was aimed at Nationalists. It was framed against effences, not individuals;

TENNIS.

Yesterday afternoon a mab^h was played on the grass courts in the Domain between the second team of bhe Aehburton Liwd Tennis Club and the Baring Square Club, when there was a large number of spectators. The gams was closely contested throughout, aud ended iv a win for the Ashburton Club by ten games. During the afternoon Mrs Tennant, assisted by a number of young ladies, dispensed afternoon tea, which was much appreciated* Following are the soores:—

Asuburton. Baring Tquare. ladies' singles. Miss W Purnell _. 4 Miss B Alcorn ... 9 Mrs Johnston . 9 Miss Purchase... 3 COMBINED DOUBLES. Miss W Purnell & Miss B Alcorn & D Friedlander... 9 C Alcorn ... 6 Mrs Johnston $ Miss Purchase & R Shearman .6 W Purchase ... 9 men's singles. O Friedlander ... 9 H Flower ... 8 G Friedlander .„ 9 C Aloorn ... 6 R Shearman ._ 6 W Purchase ... 9 J Thomson ... 6 G Fowke ., 9 0 Denßhire ... 9 E Purchase , r , 3 J M Dawson . 9 W H Woods .„ 4 MEN'S DOUBLES. G Friedlander & C Aloorn and W Thomson ... 14 Purchase .„ 12 D Friedlander <& H Flower and G R Shearman „_ J2 Fowka . 17 C Denshire & J M E Purchase and Dawson .., 17 Woa^s _. 14 118 1091

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON VETERANS v. ASH BURTON 0.0.

Tbe cricket match, Ashburton Cricket Club v Veterans, whioh took place on the Oval yesterday, was a little cub of the common fun of crickeb matches In Ashburton. Ths Veterans, going In first, ran up the' capital aoore of 162 with bhe loss of only six wickets, when they declared their innings closed, evidently thinking, as did bhe spec tators, thab they had set their opponenbs a bask which was beyond them, to equal such a score. However, the unexpected is always happening, especially In cricket, and although there was little over an houriefb before the Btupipf '^ere'tq' be drawn, t|ie Ashburton Olub quite eojipaed tho performance of their opponents by putbing together 188 with the loss of only 3 w'ckets Crarfiald (74) for the Veterans seemed to have quite recovered his old form, while Pritohard \B7) and Crowbher {51 not out J were In greab'form. Of th 9 others, L F Andrewes (23 not ou!) and Sandstein (22) for the ' Veterans, and Feroy Orr (23) for tjhe Club, bitted well? Although th,e wicket wag In favour of the batsmen, ib must be admitted thab the bowling was weak, no less than twelve bowlers baing tried on ths two sides during the afternoon. Following are the Individual scores ;— Asasr/RTON Vbpbans;. G W Andrews, b Marsdon .« , y 3 F Russell, b Orr _, ... .„ 0 J Sandstein, o Taylor, b Orr „, ,28 E F Niooll, b Orr ,„ ,„ m 1 A W Lane, c Orr, b Orowther,,, „. 6 0 Chapman, c Pilbrow, b Orr ... . 17 H Cranfield, nob out ... 74 L F Androwes, not oub ... ... 23 Sundries ... .. ... 10 Total for six wickets ... ..,162. (fonings declared closed), Ashburton Cricket Clue, Percy Orr, b'Nle'olt' ... '" '/ ,; .-S3 Fred Pritohard, b Sandstein ,» . 81 E Marsden, o Oraofield, b Nicoll .« 4 W Orowther, nob oub._ ... ...51 A Pilbrow, not oub ... ... — 5 Sundries ... •« ••• 18 Total for three wickets ...188

Ashburton Hortioultural Society.

ANNUAL SHOW, 1902.

The annual Show of the Aehburton Horti. cultural Society for 1902 opened in Mr D Thomas large auabton room today. As stated in a racent issue, the entries oompare favourably with those of former exhibitions, and a cursory inspection of the exhibits thia morning confirms tho promise of the entry list. Some of tha exhibits iv tbe flower classes sre exceptionally good and show that the cultivation of choice plants Is as much in favour in Ashburten as in any part of New Zmland, The show of flowers is well worth going bo see. Amongst the cut flowers, per' baps the beet specimens are the petunias and phlox drummondii, bhe asters, gladioli, marigolds, are also good, and the gaillardlae, single and double are very fine. The doable dahlissare poor, bub the obher varieties are ! decidedly choice. The competition in sweet [ peaH is limited, bub the exhibits arc I excellent, and bhe collection of hand ! shower and bridal bouquebs ia the besb we have seen in our local Shows, the competition in bridal bouquets beiog very keen: The show of pot plants is equal to any previous one, the flawerlng begonias being probably the feature of the exhibition. .Some of the specimens of this beautiful plant are extremely fine, and there are several new varieties amongst them. Fuschias are also very much in evidence, more than one plant Bhowing very careful and artistic tending, Ferns make an exceptionally good show, and we do not remember having seen so many asparagus ferns In any previous show. The maiden hair ferms are a striking feature, some o! the specimens being splendidly grown plants. Tho decorated tables attraob a good deal of attention, the fair competitors and their friends being very busy putting bhe finishing touches bo their exhibits during the morn ing and tbe judges probably had a difficult task to award the priz9s, There are about half a drzin florally decorated bicycles, and some go-oarts, and several specimens of elaborate wall decorations, all of which show what wonderful shapes of beauty can be obtained by the artistic manipulation of flowers. We must nob omit to mention that amongst the specimens pub in for exhibition only is a marvellous double sun Sower shown by Mr G T Smith, There is also a very large hydrangia planb quite covered with masses of bloom. The show of fruit Is not quite so large as usual, a fact thab is no doubb due to the climatic conditions of tbe season. The apples however are vety much in evidence, and we should think the judges would have their work to do bo allocate the prizes. The aprioots are fine bub few in number. There are a few good exhibits of grapes and some very fine walnuts, The display of vege« tables is not up 'jo thab of 1839 in the number of entries, but the ezoellent quality of the exhibits largely compensates for thia, whioh is all the more noticeable owing to the want of rain in bhe spring, having checked bhe growth of all the root crops, The effioers of the society may be heartily congratulated upon the success of thia season's exhibition, when the adverse con ditions already referred to are taken into iQoounb, They have effectually disposed o! the predictions which were beard last November that if there was a Show this season at all, it would be a failure. The judges—Messrs Moffatb, of Ash burton, and Knowles, of Timatu— commenced their labours this afternoon, bub we are unab'.e to give the whole of bhe prize lisb in this issue. It may, however, be mentioned thab up to the time of oar going to press the chief prizes had been allocated as under j—

In pot plants, (open class), Mr G F Dodde, Meedames Bushell and Breeze; (amateur class), Mr Dodds aud Mrs Breeze divided honors. In cut fhwers (open class), Mr H C Craighead, Milliohamp Bros, Mrs H Friedlander, and Mrs Bushell took nearly all the winning cards, while in the amateur class ths same exhibi tors, with Mrs Bre< z andCiatk Bros, were successful. The bouquet pr z^s were keenly contested, the moso successful exhibitors being the Miases Wright, Purnell, Fooks, (bokson oud Clatk Brosc

The fruit and vegetable prize list is at under :—

Fruit—(Open OIa?s)--Cnreotion of frulb, G T Smith 1, G F White 2 ; 2 Bunches of black grapes, any variety, M ss Wright 1, G T Smith 2 ; dish of blackberries, Mri Dodds, sem 1; apricots, (6), Mtb J Davison 1, Miss Davies2; p'ums, 3 varieties, oof each, GF White 1, Milliohamp Bros 2; plums, d>sh of 6 heaviest, D Wood 1, Mrs Dodds, senr, 2; apples, 12 dessert, one variety, Miilichamp Bros 1, J Davfson 2; apples, 12 cook ice, one variety, G T Smith 1, Mi-s J H Rule 2 ; app'es, besb collection, 12 varieties, 4 of each, G T fmith land 2, Milliohamp Bros, he; pears, best collection, three variebieF, 4 of each, Milliohamp Bros 1, G T Smith 2 ; filberts or cobnuts, besb dish, Milliohamp Bros I, G T ,| Smith 2 ; walnuts, besb dish, Mrs R 8 Baan 1, 0 S Thomas 2 ; any other variety of fruit, nob otherwise specified, Miss Fookt 1, Misa E Wrighb 2, Fruit-(Amabeur Class) — Collection of Fruit, H Garner ; peaches (4), G F Dodds } apricots (0), Mrs T Hammond l.Miss Davies 2; plums, 3 varieties 6of each, Mrs R Friedlander 1, Mrs Stephens 2; plums, dish of 6 heaviest, Mrs Dodds Senr 1, H Garner 2; apples, 12 dessert, 1 variety, J Davidson 1, Mrs Dodds Senr 2; apples 12 cooking, 1 variety, J H Rule 1, J Davison 2, a first class exhibition 5 apples, best collection, 6 varieties, 4 of eaoh, Clark Bros 1, J Dfevißon 2, also a good exhibition; pears, 3 varieties, 4 of each, Mrs Hunt 1 and 2 ; filberts or cobnuts, besb dish, Mrs R Fried lander 1, Clark Bros 2 ; for exhibition only, Mrs Trevor, h c.

Vegetables, (Open to All)— Cucumbers 2, Mrs Bushell 1, G X Smith 2; cucumbers 4, outdoor grown, G T Smith 1; pumpkins 2 heaviest, J S Alingtou I ; vegetable marrows 2, suitable for table, J 8 Alington 1, Mrs H Friedlander 2; tomatoes 6, one variety, Miss Bushell 1, Milliohamp Bros, 2; tomatoes, best collection, 4 of eaoh variety, GT Smith 1, Milliohamp Bros« 2; celery, 3 heads, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2; cabbages, 2 heads, Miss Davies 1 and 2 ; cabbages, red, 2, heads, Mrs H Friedlander 1, Mrs Bufchelf 2; cauliflowers,' 3 heads, Mrs Bushell Is Carrobs, % t Milliohamp Bros, \, Mrs BT. friedlander 2; turnips, 6, Mrs TSuehell I and 2 ; onions 12, A Phllpobb 1, Mrs H Friedlander 2j leeks, §, Mrs Bushell \ and 2 | lettuce, 3 of one variety, Mrs Bushell 1 j parsnip?, 6, Milliohamp Bros 1, Mrs Bushell 2 5 beetroot, 6, Mrs Bushell 1, Mrs H Fried lander 2 j beans, B,road; 12 pod|, Mrs 3? friedlander 1, Mrs Bushell 2 ? beans, French, 12 pods, Mrs H Friedlander 1, Mrs Bushell 2 ; beans Scarlet Runners, 12 pods, Mrs H Friedlander 1, Mrs Bushell 2 j savoys, 2, Mrs Bushell 1 3 potatoes, Kidney, 12 of one kind, Milliohamp Broß 1 and 2 ; potatoes. Bound, 12 of one kind, Milliohamp Bros 1 and 2: potatoes, collection, any variety, 4of eaoh, Milliohamp Bros 1, Mrs Busholl2; peas, 25 pods, Clark Bros 1, Mrs H Pried. larger 21 rhubarb, tj sticks, Milliohamp Bros 1, Miss Davies 2 5 collection of vegetables, in basket or tray, Mrs Bushell I—»a splendid collection,

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P, FERRIMAN | PINAL NOTICE. TT i« requested that all Accov.nl s due to | X>B Maude be paid to the undersigned within 14 days F FERRIMAN. Ashbarbon, February llth, 1902 TO LET, I s Kermode Street, Ashhurton. i A COMFORTABLE Hous« d 5! A rooms, together with g<-od garden j m& orchard | Apply F FERRIMAN | TO LET, Peter Street, Athbnrton, A HOUSE of five rooms ; _■ aore of \ A. land ; gacd stabling I Apply F FERRIMAN | TO LET, Winter's Road, Allenton, A]P IRST CLASS Dwelling, containing cix rocKtß ; ■__■ acres of land, «ood garden and orchard ; detached bathroom, washhonse, stables and trap house F FERRIMAN f— — i ■ ' ■ —— — ■ ™" FOB SALE TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. IHATE received Instructions from Mr Edward Glbbard to Bell part of Town Section 108, sitnated In Tancred Street, upon which ia erected a veiy commodious and convenient Draper's Shop, with dwelling attached, large front .lass Windows, good position. The property 1b let to a good tenant, and Ib yielding an »nnaal rental of £91. • Foil particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Eistate Agent, Ashburton SHEEP FARMS. JHAYE'several good Sheep Farms for sale, ranging from 350 to 1800 Acres, The properties are well fenced and wateredfand are within easy access of a market. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent BUSINESS NOTICES PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (oear Railway _ ation and Poft Office). Ashburton. Under New Manage ment First Class Accommodation for Boardere, the Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table kppf, Hot and Cold Biths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Hor^ep, Letters! arid Tolegmms prompiy replied to. —A. H.FBLLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 LLEWELLIN OWEN, MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER, STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zsalacd, All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at 1 ximinatione IS? ; average marks gained, 94 per cent. *KH__ IMpEfff m DON I IIAS ! ■0& \ - LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLO3E INSURANCE COMPANY. Fsre Reserve Fund, £2 040,000 Funds over Ten Million Pounds Sterling MR JOSEVH WARD having resigned the AgeDoy of this Company at Ashburton, Clients and otherß are iaformod that MR J. B. CHRISTIAN Burnett Street, has been appointed aa hia successor: The Company is noted for its liberality and promptneis of settlements of c'aims. BIRD AND ADLEY, 1 74 ■ Managers, Christchurch A MONG those who mike Cyoliog a Pleasure there should be no two opinions regarding the free wheeli Is baa added a new obarm bo the pastime generally, and has been of inestimab'e advantage to lady cyclists The Swibt Cycle Co; were the first to app'y the principle to cyolts, some twenty years ago. Samples may be seen at THE ECLIPSE OYCL« 00., TANCRED STREET JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a co ntitsu anoe to bis succeßaors, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business a« usual at the Famishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 J27 It/I AFON'S Berew Top Fruit) Jars— 'JLVI. 1 Pint 4* 9d, Qu>ufc 5' 6d, £ gallon %\ 91, per dt_oD.—Joas Obr & 00.



BUSINESS NOTICES , LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, OABPKT3, RUGS, Eto,, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO.'S. \ % r X HAYS iust purchased a very Choice Assortment of TRAVELLERS' i i SAMPLES in Hearth Rugs, Oorpete, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in the latest designs and colours. Tha above arc to be sold at prices much below the usual Cash prices. Passage Mats from la each. Hearth Rugs from 2s 6d, 3a 6d, and co on. W.> aro now showing NEW BEDSTEADS (just opened up) direct from the Birmingham Factories, tho latest in Iron aud Brass Steads. BEDDI3SG and FURNITURE of all kinds in Stock and made on tho Premises. Old Furniture Repaired and Renovated equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Seta, Silverware, Lamps, Vaees, and Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Oarts, Wicker and Fancy Chairs, SEWING MACHINES—The Best at lowest prices, (The famous 'Anchor,' T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, TANORBD STREET. (Established 1882 I" VIL 8O N ' HAS Just received ANOTHER 10 Bales oE Lovely WALL PAPERS. . „ INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Pereons desiring to choose their Papers from^the full stockJmay have them laid aside until required; HOUSE PAINTING. THIS part of the business receives our special attention, none bat GENUINE Oils and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen sent to town or country at shortest notice. Sign-writing a specialty. I have a Choice Selection of PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS. Frames made to order on the premises. I JOHN WILKON ! i .■■. _^ B ___ t^^^. | AN ADVANTAGE APPKEOIATED BY TOWN AND OOUNTM ALIKE. ALC ORN ' S SALE. D prompt attention 6* <^gaw^aHreiwei3|!jv uaqgi. i|_)_Bjsjsj_3_iiaet^^ ' ' ll'K™w'irT"ill ■ wm WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF h JOLJLi OL JL » OATS? BARLEY AFD RYE GRASS. HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, ®_______^--——-V rriHE LAST DAYS OF SALE riE^rZEALAHD X GIBBARD'S STOOK m I fell SI ! ft^-l GIBBARD'S STOCE"'' GIBBARD'S STOCK fc LO fill h G FACT_gYJ BARGAINS * , C ' BARGAINS GREAT BARGAIN Genb's Natural Pants, Bale price la 61 StOClciolcingT K€«luciiollS Gent's Merino half Hose, „  61 .„,„__ Gent's Soft Felt Hats  ,» 1" Ha AT THE Gent's Tweed Salts „ „ 223 NEW ZEALAND Ladies' Fast Dyed Hose „  10_d C-r m-r t -Xt n -*-i int nn v Ladies' Lisle & Cotton Gloves „ 6d {"SSSthP Ft?TORT La<Ji«Unbreakabl.Oor.et. lf „2s 6d LOTHING JL AtlUlU Ladieß . Summer ginglets „ „ 91 Boys' Straw Hate reduced to 6d . rim/ yrnr imu yCDp Men' B S(rawHatß7B6dreducedto2 g LUUII lIMt LWh HCHC M en's Hard and Soft Felts Is Hem stitched Handkerchiefs Is 9d half dozen Men's Black Soft Fe'.ts, 2s 6d White Calico for lining 2s 9i dcssen Men»d Drab Soft Felts, 5* 6d ' Floral Art Muslin 2s lid dr/,m Boys' Tweed Cap, 3d and M *P« <*>««» 3d bo *'Blbs 3d« Boys' Tweed Hat., (id and Is DRESS GOODS CLOTHING— DRESS GOODS Boys' Tweed Suits reduced to 5 3 6d DRESS GOODS Boys' Tweed and Cord Knickers [hm Ohrietohurch Prio9B , Men's Tweed lrousers 7s bd Floral Black Silk finish Lusters 7a 6d Mend Tweed Sac Suite, 21a Dress These odd lines have all been thrown j ALL REDUCED, ont for ABSOLUTE SALE, so come, i Linoleums, Floorcloths, Curtains, Sheet, can/« j Dg) Towels, Toilet Covers, Qalltß, 'J HE HEW ZEALAND Counterpanes JXXU «■" ■' " . Good Washing Prints 3s 9d dczan. CLOTH!NG aaiwr Mo°°y ™d 88tBOoa FAOTOBT THB POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD'S, Tancred Street. F. H. BEOKINGrSALE), - Manager ' ~^~ VOICE PRODUCTION, SINKING & _____ — PIANOFORTE. MISS M. RICHARDSON, — Tbaobsr of piano. Mrs Jonnstoii . in «„ T3EPUMBD Teaching on THURSDAY, Term: began on .ebraary /., 19JJ. J~^ 50th Ja _ t Havelock Street Bb&t Road, Allenton,



An Absent Minded Statesman—Lord Salisbury has the reputation of being sin gularly detached from the world of men and affairs—in short, an 'absent minded beggar.' A very good story of his absent mlndednass ia going the round jusb now. Lord Salis bury, the Bishop of juondon, a»d many obhers, happened to be in a room with bh re King. The King eaii to the Bishop, ««Do you know what Lord Salisbury has Just said about you ? He poiated you oub and asked, 'Who 13 that young looking cleric?" And bhen, bo save embarrassment of the Bitthop, his Majesty, s/ith tbsb invariable geniality whioh is all his own, added, "Pub you need nob mind that. I just showed hlrn thp latest photograph of myßelf, and, after looking ab ib soma moments in silence, he aaid sympa* thetically, 'Poor old Buller.' "



Through South Africa on a Bictcle«- A recent issue of the English Cyclist contains the following: —Mr X G M'lntyre, of Kimberley, writes to inform Rudge-Whit worth, Limibod, thab during the last seven years he has ridden a Rudge-Whitworth bioyole 28,000 miles, being an average of 4000 miles per year. Travelling over all jEiinda of copntty in Cape Colony, Transvaal, and .Orange Ritfer polony, he has, duriog this period, worn d#& nine ,bac_ tyres and sir froab tyres. He adds thsb' lli'e '.beaSinga',: frame and wheels are as good today aawffeft he purchased the maflhlne. Smoke New Yenss



Sander & Sons Eucalypti Extract,— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Ibaly, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni verslbias all over bhe glebe. Thab the crude, resinous oils,'sybloh, B>rp now foisted upon the public undpr the name pf Exbraots, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extraoi, we state :-=_lb is proved by bests made by the Medical Clinics of the Univoroities ab Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products thab are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances adheren bo primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by bhe plant. To avoid bhe appalling consequences result ing from bhe application of subsbibubes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysenbery inbernal inflammation, etc, ins'«b ?n gebting Sanger _h» Sens' Pure Vox wins Euc v%vfi Extract.'"and bo-safe ■Iffl?^? New trpnp



New Zealand's braye and hardy men Will drive bhe Boers irom hil jlo gleo, Old England's sons haye nob forgpb M^juba Rill—that dreadful blot. They II fighb all weathers, fine or wet, j &or care for cold thab they may get, j Whioh knowing wejl they c^n'endure j By baklcg Woods' Great Peppermint Ours j Yon can depend on ridding your! Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers j price Is Smoke New Venue j



NEVER WORRY. Worry kills, for worry Is a potent cause cf Indigestion and tha kindred ailments of Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Palpitation, &c. Never worry, but take Irapey's May Apple and go about your business, Ib will do Its work while you arf doing purs, Jmpe|?a May Ap^le 13 m ideal family medicine, and it Is nature's | own formula for the correction of irregu | larltles of the stomach, liver, and kidneys* It is a gently-acting laxative which effectually and finally replaces the too violent cathartics of other days. Impey'a May Apple permanently overcomes chronic Constipation. Sold by all Chemists and , Storekeepers at 2s 6d per bottle, io- I i jAltf MA|CIN§ SEASO^-yAny of our reader wanting Jam,' Jelly, pr Preserving Rano., could nob do better than read Messra ; Fletcher Bros advertisement, as they have a great many kinds to choose from, and their prices a/8 bedrock. Owing to being suoh a phenomenal Fruib Season tbroushoub tho county, there is likely to be a shortage in Jam Jars, so any one requiring any should buy while prices are low, i Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever aod prevent Uotches; prioe, li