Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. TUESDAY, June 24. San Francisco Mail Day, Fer Northern Ports and West Coaat, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London July 26th), per Kotomahana, at 6.30 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, June 23 To-day's sales—-Alexandra Lead 6s 3d; Junction Electric 18s 6d; Molyneux Kohi noor 3s 6d dis; Rise and Shine 225; River Molyneux 2s 6d; Teviot 4s 6d. Returns—Unity 78oz Bdwt; Clyde 570z; Sheddan's 40oz; Golden Gate 31ozJ8dwts Otago 30oz; Golden Treasure 19oz; Nelson Creek 1660z ; No Town Creek 61oz.

Commercial.

Havelock Street Mart

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale : —There was a good yarding and a good attendance throughout. About 60 pigs were entered, comprising weaners and stores. The following are some of the prices:—Weaners 4s 6d to 7s6d; small stores 9s to 12s; porkers 18s to 20s ; large pigs £ I 17s 6d to £2 18s; springers £5 7s 6d to £8. Fowls 2s 3d per pair; roos ters up to 4s; ducks 3s 9d; geese 5s 6d; turkeys 7s 3d. Produce—Potatoes 5s to 6s per sack ; wheat 10s to lis per sack ; onions -|d and fd. per lb; peas 10s to 12s per sack; apples 3s per case.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1902.

In a recent article we referred to the effect of sentiment upon the action of men and of nations, and we have had striking illus trations of this since the Boer war began. Before the call to arms was heard through out the British Empire, its young men were peacefully and contentedly pursuing the avocations which inclination or circum stances had led them to adopt. But the sound of battle came to them across the seas, and they gave up home and every I other tie, and flocked to join the battalions of | their country, and to die, if need be, beneath that time-honoured banner—the meteor flag of England. "When this fever seized upon them, and they volunteered m thou sands for the front, how proud we felt, and how our hearts went with them when they sailed away to the war. We had good reason to be proud of our sons, forjthey Bhowed m the most conclusive manner that the same spirit which has distinguished the Anglo-Saxon race from all others since the days of the old Norsemen, animates it to-day as powerfully as it animated those warriors of the past. It is the spirit which has given to Great Britain her proud pre eminence as the ruler of nearly a fourth part of the globe ; it is the spirit of adven ture, which has secured for her India, Canada, Australia, and the greater part of Africa; and it is this spirit which, m the majority of cases, has carried the young men of th« colonies to the battlefields cf Africa. Let it; not be supposed, however, that we question for one moment the patriotism of the colonials who went to the front, but we wish to point out that their strongest inducement to volun teer from New Zealand, Australia, and Canada was, as we have said, the love of adventure which is inherent m every descendant of those who fought against the Romans and the Normans some thous and years ago. We are induced to make these remarks, partly because the term patriotism is so frequently employed m re ference to the members of Colonial Contin gents going to, and coming from the front, and partly because almost every one of them who ha« stated his reason for volun teering for service m South Africa has prac tically admitted that $ desire for adventure, or the hope of bettering his position, was the prime motive of his action. The term patriotism has been made to answer fora good deal. We have heard of patriots who have involved their country m great and far reaching disaster; of others who have used their fellows as means for their own ends; and we have known an orderly people to almoab worship a so-called patriot who lias grown fat upon ' extortions made for the nominal purpose of protecting their lives and property. Kruger was a patriot of this class,—and there are othera. It is | evident therefore, that patriotism is a term much misunderstood, and. often misapplied. Macaulay says that " patriotism, although a naturaland, under certain restrictions amost useful sentiment, implies no extraordinary attainments m wisdom or virtue; that where it has existed man intense degree, it has turned states into gangs of robbers, whom jfcheir mutual fidelity has rendered more dasgefous, has given a new character of peculiar nimcity to war, and has generated that worst of all political evils, thotyranny of nations over nations." Patriotism im plies love of country and y/jjl assuredly bo exhibited by the people of New 'Zfz%l&jid if they should unhappily be ever called .otgs? io defend theirs. The action which hag 4ras/n upon this country the notice and the a'dmirawW ,pf the woijld : has been dictated by the ioyjejty of its people to the Empire, and well supposed by the adventu rous spirit of their sons. While such mptives agtuate the dependencies cf <^reat Britain she will ever stand supreme among d&e .nations of ; the earth.

Local and General.

* # * There will be no issue of the Ashburton Guardian on Thursday June 26th, the Coronation day of King Edward VII. Flag Staff.—A handsome flag staff is now m position at the eastern side of the , Municipal Chambers. i Weather Fojbecast. — Captain Edwin wires : —Strong easterly winds; glass fall; ( indications rain. Mb Seddon's Birthday.™A Press As i sociation wire states that yesterday was Mi* Seddon's fifty-seventh birthday. His colleagues telegraphed their congratula tions. Cold Weather m Australia.— The weather is bitterly cold, and is playing | havoc with the starving stock. A Costly War.—The Hon. Elihu Root, United States Secretary for War, states that the cost of the war m the Philippines to date is thirty-four millions sterling. Personal.—A cable message was received on Saturday from Mr J. M. Cambridge, who left for England m the Athenic, notifying his arrival at Plymouth. Petition.—A petition is m course of preparation for presentation to Sir George Clifford, chairman of the Racing Conference, praying for a totalisator permit for the Tinwald Sports and Racing Club. Canterbury Flour Mills. — Tenders are invited by Messrs Collins and Harman, Christchurch, for the erection of a Mill at Ashburton for the Canterbury Mour Mills Company. Plans and specifications may be seen at the mill. Tenders close on June 30th. Poultry Society.—Mr R. B. Restell, for gome years secretary of the Ashburton Poultry Society, is endeavoring to form a Poultry Society m Hamilton. We notice an advertisement signed by him m the 1 Waikato Tines calling a meeting to consider the question. Stock Movements. —About two o'clock this afternoon a special train of forty trucks, containing 2893 sheep, passed through Ashburton. The train came from Washdyke and was bound for Islington. Volunteers.—The Volunteers will as semble at the Drillshed at 7.30 this even ing, and will march to the Domain, where the manoeuvres arranged for Coronation Day will be gone through. The County Brass Band will lead the procession. Thanks.—At the annual meeting of the Tinwald Eacing Club on Saturday night a special vota of thanks was accorded the secretary, Mr C. Bennett, for the satis factory manner m which he had conducted the affairs of the Club since he had been connected with it. Determined to Die Hard.—From the opinions expressed by members at the annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club on Saturday night it would appear that although the Club has come out on the wrong side of the ledger over the last two meetings, yet a determination was evinced to continue on at all costs. It would in deed be a pity if this popular annual fixture were to be ditcontinued, as the gathering attracts other than race-going peopie. The Dear Home Land.—The Dear Home Land is the title of a lecture to be delivered by Sister Elinor, of the Speech and Song Mission, m the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. Of this Lecture Entertainment a contem porary says:—" We have seen a number of Press report?, of Sister Elinor's Lecture on the Dear Home Land, to be given m the Athenanini Hall next Thursday night. All speak m glowing terms of the lecturer, one of whom describes her as ' a lady orator second to none,' and of Miss Layton, who sings favourite ballads during the evening, as ' a cultured vocalist.' Sister Elinor is an eloquent and fervid speaker, possessing more than an ordinary flow of choice lan guage, and an unusual share of that magne tism, without which pulpit and platform speakers are comparatively ineffective. Miss Layfcon's voice is a rich musical contralto. Her appearance, while singing, is that of a true lover of the art. Like Sister Elinor, her heart is m her task, and she sings with a soulfulness that is enchanting. All speak of the lecture as being m turn pathetic and mirth-provoking, and one that rivets the attention of the audience from start to finish. Our town is privileged m being able to hear two such artists." Another criti cism, which is from the " West Australian," is as follows :—" Queen's Hall was packed to its utmost capacity last night, May 24th, when a lecture was delivered by Sister Elinor on the ' Dear Home Land." Fully 500 to 600 persons were turned away. During the whole time Sister Elinor was speaking the audience was captivated. English life was illustrated by pathetic and humorous anecdotes." Judging from the above, the Ashburton public may expect to have a rare treat to-night. Britain's Best. —Any persons thinking of buying a bicycle should go along and have a look at the machines which have now, by their sheer merit, won the generic title of " Britain's Best Bicycle." These bicycles are manufactured by the world's largest cycle builders, Eudge-Whitworth Ltd, Coventry, England. R. D Johnston, Burnett Street, is the local agent.

News in Brief.

I Mr D. Thomas will sell at the Ashburton yards to-morrow 70 head of cattle, on account of a client. New potatoes have already been dug m several places m the North Island. Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ld., instructed by Mr W. Morgan, Methven, will sell by ' private treaty two farms of 60 and 80 acres respectively. Mr D. Thomas, will offer at the Ashbur -1 ton Yards to-morrow 70 three-year-old iteers and heifers. All debts due due to the estate of the late Samnel E. Burnard are to be paid to Mr H. W. Barrett, Arcade, who has b»en authorised to collect them. Messrs friedlander Bros., Ltd., will hold a clearing sale at Danebury farm, Mayfield, on account af Mr F. B. Dalgety, who has sold his property, on Thursday, July 17th. After being closed for many years, the old coal mine at Kaitangata has been re opened, and a considerable quantity of coal is now being got therefrom. The " Wairarapa Daily Times " states that the North Island Bacon Company will ship 2000 hams to South Africa by the next Steamer. Residents m Kaiapoi, who have known the Waimakarjri for forty yearß, assert that since the earthquake at Cheviot the coast near the mouth of the river has been raised about two feet. The fame and name of our Premier has spread m what many consider a surprising manner, A correspondent at Wingatui mentions that m a letter from the far-off Orkney Isles occurs the sentence;—" Mr Seddon is talked of as the most enthusiastic j man going !" The Clutha "Leader " writes: There is a good demand for turnips for eating off with cattle m Clutha district, and good prices are being realised—as high as £8 an acre m some cases. .£5 and £6 an acre for a good average crop is readily given. The Winton " Record" has changed hands, the late proprietor, Mr W. Keay, having disposed of the paper to Mr F. K. Hyde, private secretary to Sir Joseph Ward. Mr Hyde severs his connection with the Colonial Secretary at the end of the pre sent month.

Trade With South Africa

United Press Association—By Electric {Telegraph, Dunedin, June 21 Two well known business men both pub lish letters advocating that something should be done to urge on the Government m providing a direct line of steamers to South Africa, and pointing out that if the i service is not at once organised properly, [ it will be useless. Oxie argument used m favour of the ser vice being quickly established is that the gold and diamond fields will need large supplies of produce. The suggestion is that the Government should offer the Shaw, Savill and New Zealand Shipping Companies a good subsidy to sdnd one reg-: ular fornightly steamer Home via the Cape instead of Cape Horn, and also charter one of their cargo steamers to lie at the Cape to act as a floating cold storage depot. Both writers agree that Australia is try ing hard to secure control of the South African trade for herself, to the exclusion of New Zealand.

Tinwald Sports and Racing Club.

The annual meeting of fche Tinwald 1 Sports and Eaoing Club was held on Satur day evening, when there was a fair attend ance of members, Mv E. Gates occupying the chair. j The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman said he could not con ; gratulate them on the balance-sheet, which | showed a loss of .£7 16s. There was a falling ofF-in the subscriptions. He moved the adoption of the balance-sheet. i Mr Doherty seconded. He was sorry to i see that there was a loss, and it was only a matter of time when they would be defunct if this continned. Mr M. Lagan, m referring to the privi leges, thought that it would be better to read as .£l9 10s, instead of £8 10s. Mr J. Clark thought there was something wrong m the subscriptions. Mr Lagan considered that a member was not m arrear until after the annual meeting was held. The balance-sheet was then adopted. A report was not submitted. The chairman said that it was hard to say what they could do until a totalisator permit was given. The Tinwald Eacing Club had always been successful—m tact it had lent the Ashburton Eaoing Club money. It was hard lines for Tinwald not to have a permit, after having a course like the pre sent one. Mr Doherty, m referring to the Ashburton County Kacing Club, said that the latter had knocked the Tinwald one out. He did not see why a permit should not be given. They had a good course, and strong re presentations should be made to the Can terbury Jockey Club. Mr M. Lagan thought that it was not quite fair that Ashburton should have three permits, and Tinwald none. He had been m communication with members of the Ashburton Racing Club, and could say that they*would be m favour of helping the Tinwald Club to get a permit and sign a petition to the Chairman of the Conference, Sir George Clifford. Although Mr Gates had held out no hope, still they should all try. He felt very strong on the matter. Without a permit they might as well close the door. Mr Heseltine had made an endeavour to get a petition signed, and had only met I with one refusal. The more signatures the J better, and it would be well to keep going m that direction. The Chairman mentioned that it would be necessary to decide whether a meeting should be held next year or not. Mr Doherty was m favour of holding a meeting m any case, if only to work the funds out. He moved m that direction. Mr Heseltine seconded. Mr M, Lagan said that the petition ought to be discussed. Mr H. Lagan considered that the meeting ought to be adjourned m order to find out how many more signatures could be ob tained. , Mr Doherty's motion was then put and carried, thab a race meeting be held on a date to be fixed by the incoming Com mittee. The'election of officers was then pro ceeded with, and resulted as follows:—« President—Mr D McLean; Vice-President —Mr J. Small; Starter—Mr E. Gates ; Judge—Mr T. E. Upton; Clerk of the Course—Mr A. Long; Clerk of the Scales— Mr T. Stone; Treasurer --Mr M. Lagan; Stewards—Messrs Doherty, G. Morrison, Jas. Hampton, J. M. Hampton, J. Clark, Mullan, W. Sutherland, T. Htone, H. Thomp son, H. Lagan, and Heseltine; Committee I —Messrs Doherty, Morrison, Jas. HamptonJ Heseltine, Clark, Sutherland, H. Thompson, i Traves, Bell, R. Thompson, and H, Lagan. i Mr Lagan moved m the direction that it j be a recommendation to the incoming Com mittee to get as many signatures as possible to the list, m order to obtain a permit. Mr Heseltioe seconded. Votes of thanks were passed to the Treasurer, (Mr M. Lagan); the Chairman for the interest he had always taken m the welfare of the Club; and the Press for reporting the meetings, after which the proceedings terminated.

Hampstead Town Board.

The Hampstead Town Board met on Friday evening. Present—Messrs Andrews (chairman), Thomas, Taylor, Hardy, Orr, and Silcock, CORRESPONDENCE, Correspondence was read and dealt with as under. From the Wakanui Road Board re maintenance of roads, and referring tke Hampstead Board to their solicitor m future correspondence, On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Orr, it was decided to consult a solicitor on the matter. A petition was received from several ratepayers complaining of stock trespassing on the roads-—* It was decided to notify the ranger about the matter. From the Engineer of the County Coun cil re Reserve 3540, asking the Board not to lease this Reserve without consulting the Council. The matter was left m the hands of the Chairman to consult the Chairman and Engineer of the County Council. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS. It was decided that as the members of the Board would be taking part m the Coronation procession, m various displays, they cpuld not attend as a body, ROADS. The Chairman reported that he and Mr Thomas had inspected the roads, and had put men on to fill up holes. BELT. On the motion of Mr Silcock, it was decided to allow the Borough Council to take soil from tha Belt provided tha Town Board be allowed to remove any surplus shingle. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £25 Is 3d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

Breach of Promise Sequel.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, June 21 Last February a suit for £2000 damages for breach of promise was brought against Mr T. B. Wilkina, a salesman of the Massey, Harris Company. The case was, however, settled by judgment being entered against 1 defendant for £2! >0 to be paid, down, and another £50 m a month, and the balance within three months from the date of judg ment. As he failed to pay anything after the first instalment he was brought before the * Chief Justice to-day on a judgment summons [ a rather rare proceeding iv the Supreme i Court. It transpired that there was a child j as the result of the parties' intercourse, to wards the maintenance of which defendant had contributed nothing. He said he was earning £3 17s 6d a week, with commission, but he had to support his mother and repay his manager 12s 6d per week on account of the £50 advanced to meet the first payment under the judgment against him. The Chief Justice expressed the opinion that defendant should do something m the matter. He did not want to be oppressive but he would certainly make an order. He adjourned tbe matter till Monday to enable the defendant to make a reasonable offer.

CRICKET.

Australians v. Derbyshire:

London, June 21 The match between the Australians and Derbyshire was brought to a conclusion at Derby to-day, when the visitors won by eight wickets.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 20 Lord Methuen refused a publio welcoms on his return to Wiltshire. General Botha has instructed the Boers to unearth and deliver all arms and ammu nition, and to co-operate with the British. London, June 21 Lord Kitchener sails homewards on Mon day.

Wellington, June 21 Colonel Porter has cabled to the Acting Premier the following particulars of the death of Lieut McKeish, of Lawrence ;— " Lieutenants McKeish and Payne, both of Otago, when riding beyond the outposts were attacked by the Boers ; Payne shot two dead and wounded a third. The wounded Boer then fired, killing McKeish, and wounding Payne. The latter is doing well." The Acting Premier is also informed that Lieutenants Hiokey, Caulton, Colledge, Ser geant W Miller, and Private Mackay are doing well m the hospital at Harrismith.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright London, June 20 The King is resting quietly at Windsor. He has postponed his visit to Eton to-night. The great ball has been cancelled owing to the King of Saxony's death. The continuous downpour of rain is causing great discomfort to the Indian troops camped at Hampton Court, and to the Maltese, Cypriotes, Malays, Chinese, Sikhs, Cingalese, Nigerian, and Rhodesian detachments camped m Alexandra Park. London June 21 The King and Queen will arrive at Buck ingham Palace on Monday. The Court observes three weeks' mourn ing for the King of Saxony, but the mourn ing will be suspended during the Corona tion festivities.

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THE PROCESSION

The following is the report of the Pro cession Committee, with/regard to the pro cessions m the afternoon and evening of Coronation Day:— 1. Order of Procession.—The order of the Procession has been revised, and finally arranged as follows : — Chief Marshal Returned Troopers (Mounted) Ashburton Mounted Rifles Ashburtou County Brass Band Veterans Ashburton Rifles Ashburton Guards . Carriage with Mayor and Chairman of County Council and their wives, aad Member for District The Ashburton Borough Council i The Ashburton County Council j The Hampstead and Tinwald Town j Boards ' ' ! The Old Men | Salvation Jtrmy Band Children Friendly Societies (Oddfellows, Fores ters, Druids) Athletic Clubs Fire Brigade Trades (positions to be drawn) Cyclists Citizens 2. Marshal.-—Your Committee beg to report that Captain Tucker has kindly con sented to act as Chief Marshal of the Procession. ; • 3. Programme m Domain.—Your Com mittee recommend that the programme m m the Domain be as follows :— The Procession will halt opposite the place where the oaks are to be planted near the lower cfam, and after planting, will i march on to the Sports Ground round the Oval, the Volunteers will take up their position on the Oval, and fire a feu de joie, present arms, the National Anthem will be played and the Mag hoisted; the addresses will then follow, and after these the Volun teers will give a Military Display on the Oval, 4. Torchlight Procession.-—Your Com mittee have decided to alter the i^imQ the Torchlight Procession shall leave the Fire Brigade Station from 7 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Mr Seddon.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copright. London June 21 Mr Seddon dined at Mr Chamberlain's, residence. '

Strikes in America

Five Persons Killed.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. New York, June 20 Mayor Paterson, of New Jersey, suspend ing the Chief of Police, armed himself with a rifle and revolvers, and assumed com mand. He distributed revolvers to the mill workers, and told them to shoot Anarchists on sight. The police dispersed a procession of 400 Italians. The Governor of the State has des patched troops to Paterson. Strikers at Williainstown, Virgina, j ordered twenty-five miners to quit work. On receiving a refusal, they threw dynamite , down the shaft of the mine, killing five, j When the survivors emerged the strikers fired, injuring many of the men.

Correspondence.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.

OUR COAL SUPPLY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—ln Mr John McLachlan's address at 1 Mayfield he said that there was a dearth of coal m Canterbury. With your leave, I should like to contradict this statement, as there is no possibility of such a catastrophe while the Mount Somers Coal Company have a whole mountain of coal opened out. There can be no doubt that the means of getting the coal down is inadequate, but given railway communication, the Company could supply Canterbury with more coal than it could consume. If the legislators of this province do their duty to their con stituents this matter will soon be remedied* and the coal placed on the market at least four shillings per ton cheaper than it is at the present time. Thanking you m, anticipation, I am, etc., James Gibsow. June 23rd, 1902. [Mr McLachlau said there was a dearth of coal, but he did not say m Canterbury. If we mistake not, Mr McLachlan said m Parliament that the Mount Somers coal deposits only needed development, being practically unlimited.—Ed.]

Religious Services.

BAPTIST CHURCH.

The services at the Baptist Church yes terday were of a special character, the day being observed as " Coronation Sunday." The Pastor, the Key W. Lamb, preached at both services, and made the Coronation of the King the theme of his discourses. la the morning he preached from Bey. 3. 21: " To him that overeometh will I grant to Bit with me on my throne, even as I over came and am sat down with my Father on His throne," making special reference aleo during his sermon to the text, " Bander unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." At the evening service the Pastor took for hia text those words of Pilate found m John XIX 14," Behold your King." He spoke of the grandeur, the stateliness^andthe splen deur which shall accompany the Coronation of King Edward—the dazzling magnificence of its nobility, the beauty, the music, the roar of guns, the plaudits ef the rejoicing multitude. Everything representative of greatness will be there—the church, in dustry, art, literature-^and amid all King Edward will be crowned monarch of the greatest Empire earth has seen. The Pas tor then went on to describe the Coronation of Him of whom ifc was said: " Behold your King." Christ came into the world to the end that he might be a King, he was " born King of the Jews," he is called King of Kings, and Lord of Lords; yet by men he was crowned m mockery. They stripped him of his garments and scourged him, they put a purple robe upon him, and a reed m his hand, and pressed a crown of thorns upon his brow, and cried m mockery, " Hail, King of the Jews," Then said Pilate, "Behold your King," and the people cried; "We have nothing but Cseaar. Away with him, crucify him ; we will not h&ve this man to reign over us." What a contrast between the Coronation of Earth's King, and that of Britain's King to-day! The pastor said that we had cause for special thankfulness that the Corona tion was to be celebrated amidst peace m every i art of the Empire. Special hymn sheets were provided, and the singing was of a special character. During the evening, the organist, Miss A. Gates, played the National Anthem, the congregation stand ing.

The closing services of the mission con ducted by Sister Eleanor and Miss Layton at the Baring Square Church were held on Sunday. There was a good congregation m the morning, when Sister Eleanor gave an address on "Practical Christianity," basing her remarks on the 12. chapter of Romans. Eecognising the contents of this chapter as the Great Architects' specifications for the building of a symmetrical character, the evangelist very fully admonished her hearers to surrender, without any reserve soul and body to Jesus Christ. She then went on to show how real Christianity waa adapted to ennoble the domestic, commer cial and every other avenues of life. In the afternoon, several other Sunday Schools joined with that of Baring Square, and teachers and scholars will not readily for get the scenes and  incidents of that occasion. Long before half-past six the ordinary sitting accommodation of the Church was taxed to the utmost, and by that hour, the aisles and vestibule were packed, the vestry and schoolroom were utilised, while scores had to return borne. The subject of her evening discourse was the "Eepentanfc dying Thief," which Sister Eleanor treated m most powerful, and at times, dramatic fashion. Her arguments were logical and admirably applied; and an object lesson, by means of a beautiful rose bud was equally appropriate. Miss Layton sung "The lost Chord," and by request, "The Bird with a broken pinion." There was a very large attendance at the "continuation meeting, and at its close many persona went forward to thank the missioners for definite help they had received during the services.

Colonies and Empire.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London June 21 The South African Associations gave a dinner to the Colonial Premiers at the Trocadero. Lord Windsor presided, Mr Barton, responding for the guests, said the Empire had traversed a time of great trial and torturing suspense. Jt was worth while giving a good deal to have the war ended before the King was citowned. The terms of peace were chivalrous, such as no other nation, after such a struggle could have given; still, they were not too costly, because besides buying peace we had gained the goodwill of the conquered. He believed all who had assisted the Empire to the best of their ability, the Canadians, the Austral ians, and the heroic sons of South Africa, would say "We fought a magnificently brave foe, fighting, according to his lights, a conscientious fight." Such a foe was de serving of the treatment now meted out to him, and it might be expected that that treatment would be appreciated. As regards the suspension of the Cape constitution, he would only say, without attempting to trench on the domestic concerns of that colony, that once free institutions were given to the people their suspension, even for a day, was a dangerous experiment, and should only be undertaken when no other course succeeded, j As regards the Conference, whether a ! distinct agreement resulted or not, the '■■ federation of the Empire depended on a ; relationship besides that of blood. Abso lute affection as a brotherhood of nations was a union which, without parchment and without formality, must last for ever. "If any of my Australian colleagues," added Mr Barton., " are so British as to object to the term, nationhood, as applied to the Australians, I revel m that term, I believe m the Canadian nation, m the Aus tralian and South African nations. The strength of the Empire is m the brotnerhood of nations of the same stock. When you hear the Commonwealth somewhat criticised on account of some of her legislation, I ask you to remember one of the strongest feel ings we have there. We mean to maintain that Continent so far as possible for British blood. (Cheers.) If my friend Mr Seddon were here, he would ba unable to. express more heartily than myself the feeling that whether we lire i,a Australia,, South.Africa* or el&6wK&»6, ' the war has supplied unr written arguments for making tUft conti nuity of the Empire' an, iaaeatructibla fact. SYi>wsY a June 22 Tlio Comte $3e Courte, the Freuch Consul for New Zealand, has arrived. In an in terview, he said the splendid manner m which the colonies had assisted Great Brit ain m the South African -war had impressed, the Continental nations.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1902



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PUBLIC NOTICES 1 The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd 13 olicy Holders are hereby notified that JL I Mr Henry Stephenson i has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. I The Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, i Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. B. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christchurch. TO ADVERTISERS AND SUBSOIBBHS. Coronation Day. npHERE will be no issue of the " ASHBURTON GUARDIAN " on Thurs-" day, June 26th, 1902, the Coronation Day of King Edward VII. ROBERT BELL, Proprietor.



: TUJNTNE^-i NOTICE ,____ 1 BICTCLE~LAMPS. j nnHE Finest Assortment of Bicycle Lamps you ever saw. 1 : Prices Most Reasonable : : Phenomenon Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each ; Solar Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each j Northlight Gas Lamps, 12s 6d each ; Silver King Lamps, 15s each ; Koh-i-nor Lamps (ladies), 12s 6d each. j All makes and styles to choose irom. We have " Bobby Dodgers " at 3s. 1 Pump connections 6d Solution 3d, 6d, is SOME OP Outfits gd, is Oil, (lamp or lubricating) 6d, is -Bells irom 6d VTTT> T3-T> T/^T7C Toeclipsfrom is \ / U Jt\> X JXX \J JLikJ Enamelling complete machine 20s Enamelling and Plating complete machine 30s Now is fhe time to overhaul your Bike, don't wait till Spring is here. OA.TES LOWRY- & CO,, Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton. W. Schwartz, Branch Manager. "TTT E draw your ettention to the special purchases we have J§IL * * Just mac*e n Ji^ Ladies' and Gentleman' Wear\ for the present season. They comprise Coronation Novelties, and useful everyday goods They will be Sold at Special Prices at ALCORN'S. J. WIL S0 N BtTRNETT STREET,' HAS A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF j WALL P_AP E RS. Sign Writing a Specialty. ' Good Tradesmen sent to any part of Town or Country to execute j Painting or.Paperhanging m all its branches. Telephone 65, CORONATION SALE OF ! FLAGS. FLAGS. 108 Dozen Flags Just Opened for the Coronation, Procession, at 2s 6d psr dozen, or 3d each, full size, consisting of New Zealand, Union Jack, St George's Cross, Stars and Stripes, Imperial Flag of England, Harp of Old Ireland, Bonnie Scotland, Royal Standard, etc ANDREW ORR. ABIOH GOLD MINE DISCOVERED IN ASH BURTON,—A Groat Boom for the District. t~\ ,„.,_, ,„.,.„ MELLQE'S Soaiandia Ssot Stors, takss & Leading Part The Aehbarfon Public have lonjr ago discovered that by Shopping at Me' lor'a Zealaadia Boofc Store they Save Pounds and Pounds a Year. Kemembor th*fc MKLLOR'S Boots ami Shoes are always up-to-date. Do not forget that his Prices are very touch Ghoaper than any other Boot Shop m Aabburfcou, OOKONATION CORONATION Dori^i? Coronation we int«nii to tjive our Customers better valaa than everr Wieo Futhera and Mothers ! It will pay you to take notico of this. The following are a few of our Prices ; Men's goc.(i stronsj Shooters, 10* LidW Pretty -ijhocp, from 6a 3d Ladies' Kvuning 'ihona (lre.it V.Uue at 3s lid {jtirls'Bad Boys' School Boots from 4* 6J Ladies' Button Shoes, wonderful vUae, 9a 6d Men's good Bfronjj; Blaahere, 5a lid L+dieu 1 FelfcSlippero frcstn Is And a thousand other lines that cannot be baaten for price or quality Remember, ihere is not a Shop m Aahburfcon that can jjivo you ai valne for so ittienioufy hs MEJXOB. Remember, that MELLOH'B Zenlaodia Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, so if yoa wish to Suve Money and #nw rich, buy your BOOTS and Shoes from uo other Shop but 0 1. JSBLLOB'S, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORK, Tancred Bfcreet, Ashburton \ GUNS- GUNS. GUNS. I ÜBT LANDED.— Single »nd Doable Birrei Breech Loading. A real •$ Good i*,B. at4s?. T)'B from6ss upwardw. ! AMMOHITION T>) SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Kiey's Universal and Blao. JNobol'B Baliistite, Smokeless, NX W OLU B. NX W KIW AL. Powder, Shot, O»p8, Loading Implements, Gun Oaa-s, Oleaniog Boda, Ac. L A"MP^* AHD LAMP WARE- Library or Dining ttoom from 27s Uto 55* j Table from 2i 6d to 303. Oall i »nd m Df-ct tbo «« New MilW," — Hand Lanpß from la. »Dd m 'P tCI t!V ™c Gi ; ftSSB SS AND WIOKB OP ALL KINDS. 'oaVpjBNTMIK'B TOOLS lOf all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest) variety and Cheapest m Ashburton, BAHOKS & RBGISTBR GRATES TO SUIT TfTB TIMES. ! G. MEUDI^S, Pq People* IroJiiaorsger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



F. EEBRIMAN. ' F, FRRKIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBUKTCW, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS I'OR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acres of Land, Six-roomed House and outbuildings. The land is subdivided into our paddocks, and is within easy distance ft fiohoel V. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburtoß. >m~' "ToiTbALi I.l'. * 24 Acres Land, Belt Road, Allenton, "]\/f RS Randall haa instructed me to '* '« Sell that very desirable residential Bite, aitaated ia the Belt Road>* within a few chains of the north-west comer of the Domain, containing 2| acros. Part of the land is laid out m garden and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked with choice fruit trees. Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School. MR T, G-. HIG-HT, m consequence of Ms having removed to Mangaaturoa, m 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, LISMORB. QK A ACRES of Land. Capital Sheep tJiJXJ Grazing Farm. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. HALF- ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and waahing trough. The interest on this i, purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 6 Acres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. F. FESRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER- ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. PERBIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN BELT. THE PARK TERRACE OF ASHBURTON FOR SALE, One Acre of Ground, and House of Six Rooms, Bathroom, Pantry, Scullery, and Washhouse; an ideal home for a farmer who is retiring, and wishes to be surrounded with a picturesque outlook, and to be m the pioximity of the Domain. The Land is of the very best quality. The house was not built by contract, and only the very best material ttud workmanship was put into the building F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURrON. BUSI S BSS NOTIC K S h,"gresham. SURGEON AND MECHANICAI DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice m rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett. f toppings m Gold, Amalgam, and Cement, d and .Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours ov Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 166 il ___ iO" I •[Sew zeaiamv ' % I £$r if f&m .L; z—z fJ ! 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 M Ladies' Goloshes, 4s i Men*s, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at , Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory.



_—_——. 1 BILL MARTIN SPEAKS, To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch, — Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily I appreciate the Idea bytes which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several eham? pionship prizes: I am very pleased with then*--WILLIAM MARTIN, ' /