Mining.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph Dunkdin, August 31 Eeturns—Alexandra Lead, 2040z 18dwt, Manuherikia 148oz 16dwt, Bendigo 102oz, Meg and Annie 80oz Bdwt,EarnscleughNo. 11. 770z, Eise and Shine 650z, Olrig 420z Bdwt, Clyde 420z, Davis's Bend 41oz, Perseverance No. I. 390z 6dwt, Empire 38oz ]3dwt, Eoyal Waimunm 31oz lOdwt. Majes tic 30oz sdwt, Perseverance No. 11. 30oz Idwt 12gr, Alexandra Eureka 30oz, Earns cleugh No. I. 290z 7dwtlsgr, Waikaka26oz, Success 220z 3dwt 20gr, Sailor's Bend 21oz, Enfield 19oz 15dwt, Endeavour 16oz 16dwt, Inch Valley 16oz 16dwt, Gabriel I6oz 15dwt, Prince Arthur 15oz, Tuapeka 12oz 13dwt, Happy Valley lloz lOdwt," Kelly and Casey 9oz 13dwt, Eiver Molyneux soz. The correct return from the Electric Company's dredge last "week was 2310z, and not 230z as telegraphed on Friday night. Owing to a mistake in the code, says Saturday's "Otago Daily Times," the return from the Alexandra Lead dredge last week was reported as 116oz 15dwt, whereas. the correct return was 16Goz lodwt.

Dtjnedin, Sept. 1 Beturns—Biley's Beach 131oz, Roxburgh Jubilee 1920z lldwt, Golden Gate 720z 9dwt, Unity 68oz, Golden Eun 6ioz, Matau 520z, Coal Creek 21oz 2dwt, Otago 20oz, Nelson Creek 590z, Molyneux Hydraulic 93|oz.

To-day's sales—Bendigo 13s 9d, Gold King Is, Golden Eun Is 9d, Monte Christo 12s 6d, 13s; Old Dunstan 4s 3d, Eiley's Peach 31s, 32 ; Unity 13s.

Commercial.

Methven Sale.

The usual monthly sale was held at Meth ven on Thursday. There was a yarding of about 2000 sheep, and a good attendance of the public. A line of forward wethers was passed at 15s, another line of forward fats sold at 14s lid, backward store wethers were passed at 8s lOd, merino store wethers sold from 2s 7d to 8s Id, merino ewes in lamb sold at 3s Id, crossbred ewes in lamb from 10s 5d to 12s 2d, several lots of hoggets were passed at 10s. A four-year-old tram horse realised £28. Small store pigs sold for 18s, and potatoes fetched 3s to 5s 6d a bag.

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale -.—There was a large yarding of pigs, which met with keen com petition, prices being well up to last week. Suckers 6s ; weaners 7s, 7s 3d, Bs, 8s 3d, U)s, to 12s ; small store -t, 15s 6d to 17a 6d ; porkers 20s, 225, 255, to 30s ; sow £2 2s 6d. Fowls—Sold well at 2s to 3s per pair; ducks 2s 6d to 3s per pair. Produce—Onions -$d to Id per lb ; potatoes 4s 3d to 7s per sack, according to quality ; wheat, 11s 6d to 12s per sack ; carrots 2s ; seed potatoes, |d per lb ; apples, 5s to 6s per case.

BIRTH.

Wheeler.—On Au»ust 31st, at William Street, the wife of Charles F. Wheeler, of a son (stillborn).

DEATH.

Burgess.—At Walcanui Road, Humpstead, on August 31st, Anne Philomina, infant daughter of Michael John and Alice Burgess. Aged 13 months.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1902.

Sojie mouths ago we pointed out the advantages that would be ' derived by tho yoxing people of this town if a strong and united effort were made to establish Jind carry on a representative society fo promoting mutual improvement and intellectual culture amongst them Since then a debating class has been formed, and has had two or three meetings with a fair amount of success. The promoters deserve the most hearty support of all thoughtful people in this community, and we sincerely trust they will receive it. It is a very healthy sign that a good many young men have taken part in this movement for intellec tual improvement, and we hope that as the objects become better known and under stood by others, the roll of membership will be largely increased. We should like to see the s'-ope of the new organisation made as wide as»possible in order to popularise it with all classes. Some years ago there was an Association in existence in Ashburton called the Te Korero Club, which included amongst its members young men and maidens and persons of riper years, and its weeti ngs were lookedf orward to with interest not only by everybody connected with it, but very often by the public as well. If the newly-established Society could enlarge the scope of its aims somewhat, it is most probable that it would considerably increase its membership and get it established on a firm and lasting basis. In addition to debates on matters of social and political interest and papers on various subjects, dramatic representations might be included in the plan of work. In fact, every ques tion and subject, except such as might lead to dissension, could be dealf; with in one way or another. Under careful manage ment-and this is very necessary to ensure fasting success —anassociation of the nature >-c have indicated would undoubtedly sjtand upon a solid foundation and contain with,!!! ! itself the necessary elements to ensure }t against £he fate which has befallen spmany public movements in Ashburton. We suggest to the members of the newly formed Association that they should take into consideration the _ question of enlarging the scope of their Society with the object of popularising it as much as possible. That would extend its influence for good, and would probably place it upon a firmer basis.

Local General.

Magisterial. -At tijt.e pf?ljce Court this morning, before Mr D. Thoitag, $ firg| offender for drunkenness, was fined 10s. Wea.theb Forecast.—Captain Edwin w j res .—Moderate to strong winds from between north-west and west and south west; glass rise.

i County Brass Band. - T ne^V t|and room will be opened to-night. Tho bandmaster requests a special meeting and practice at 7.3Q ? and eyery member is expected to attend. Runaway.—The horse attached to pjilkw^n's <jart bolted in Tancred Streejb this morning, #n.d created some excitement. 1 TTxe only occupant of ths cart was a boy, I ho stuck pluokily to the reins, aud eventii ally pulled the conveyance up. No damage was done. The Show. —As there appears to be a iitplfy diyersitj of opinion regarding the reading \q£ ap. amendment of Mr D. Thomas, which was carpi^d .at.tj.io last meeting of v^e A., and P. Association, »;f irenpmfc it for general information:-« Tlia£ P*U Ughfc horses must be ?a the ground on tfce %m day of the Show, exciting laduw hacks, hunters, jumpers, and Traufwmeng tur«.»

Tbe }?wf of Taranaki.— Here is one x£ Ironsand Smith's poetic effusions, with which he almost invariably concludes his perorations.:—" We bprr.owed *$#n,9y at a low rate, and bettered the condition of t>bjs people of the State. We bridged the pjighjby rivers, the rivulets and the creeks : we" clothed jbhe roads with metal and bet tered thus the State/

Never despair ! The worst Cough or Gold will succumb to the influence of TUSjail- CURA. Try it

Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.

Veterinary Surgery.—Mr McLachlanT has givpTi notice to ask the Minister for ' Public Works "If he has carried out his promise of the 18th May, 1901, that he would give facilities for colonials to learn veterinary surgery in New Zealand?"

Unclaimed Lettbrs.—Letters, addressed as under, from places beyond New Zealand, were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of June, and are still unclaimed :—From N.S.W., James Cope land; Victoria, H. Boyle; Western Aus tralia, Miss Maude Bennett; England, H. Jolly.

Funeral.—The funeral of the late Mr George T. Bonner, took place at Methveu yesterday, and was very largely attended. Numerous wreaths were sent by sympa thisers. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers:—Messrs Hibbs, Alex. Orr, and Henderson 2).

Business Extension.—Mr H. C. Percy, tobacconist and hairdresser, has recently extended his saloon, which now presents a very up-to-date appearance. Owing to the rapid growth of his business, Mr Percy has found it necessary to engage an extra hand, and has been fortunate in securing the ser vices of Mr James Purchase, Avho has been so long and favourably known in Ashbuvton.

Farmers' Union.—A meeting of mem bers of the- Farmers' Union and others was held in the Mayfield schoolroom on Friday evening, Mr T. Harrison being in the chair. Mr W. Harding, Secretary of the Ashbur ton Branch, gave a short address on the aims and progress of the Union, after which the question of forming a branch of the Union at Mayfield was considered. After consideration, it was decided that it was desirable to do so, and that the Ash burton Branch should be approached in order to obrn in its consent thereto. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Harding for hi 3 address, and to the chairman.

A Painful Accident. —A painful accident occurred to Mr S. B. Wightman at his chemist's shop, Tetnuka, on Friday evening. He was engaged "breaking up" carbolic acid in a, jar, which burst, and some of the contents scattered over his face and neck. With presence of mind Mr Wightman dipped his hands into a barrel of olive oil near by, and smeared his face with the soothing fluid preventing the acid from burning through, the skin. His neck, however, was badly burned before the oil could be applied, and the wound is rather abad one, and extremely painful.

Scarcity op Labour.—A correspondent writes to the "Timaru Herald" as follows :

—"Are we to stay here? is a question that may well be aeked by farmers at the pres ent time in South Canterbury, :is the diffic ulty of obtaining labour has now become so accentuated that much of the work on the farms has to be left undone' There is a considerable amount of grain in stack wait ing to be threshed, though the weather has been very fine for some two months, and some mill-owners who had lately essayed to get through some of this threshing have again been compelled to return homo for want of hands. On many farms, ploughing and other work is at a standstill from the same cause. What are the reasons for this scarcity of labour ?"

Live Stock for South Africa. — Arrangements are being made in Timaru with a view to securing a call at that port by the steamers Norfolk and Kent, which have been appointed to load live stock, refrigerated and general cargo, in this colony, about the end of August and September respectively, for South Africa. The following rates of freight to Durban and Capetown anchorages by these steam ers : —Horses, ,£l2 10s ; stallions, £17 10s ; grown cattle £9 ; heifers, £6 ; the latter to be carried in pens. Shippers are to provide food and attendance for cattle, the ship to provide water and fittings only, A free passage will be granted to one attendant for every 25 head of grown cattle; one for every 40 heifers ; and one for every 25 horses. The minimum numbers of stock which will induce a call from these steamers at a load ing port are 100 head of grown cattle, 100 horses, and 150 heifers.

Soldikr Settlers. —A number of New Zealanders who took part In the South African War have decided to take up farms on a special block of land which the Gov ernment has offered colonials. The land is over 100,000 acres in ■ area, and i 3 to be subdivided into areas of 2000 acres. It ia just inside the Transvaal on the Swaziland border, over 30 miles out from Standerton, and close to Ermelo, with which country the New Zealauders had a great deal to do. As this region is rich in minerals, the policy of the South African authorities is to get it settled by men who have had experience in the war, as it is anticipated that when the development of the mineral wealth is commenced there will be trouble with the Swazis. Exceedingly easy terms are offered to the soldier-settlers, who will be given their farms rent free for th 6 first year, and at something like .£24 per an num rental afterwards. The Government will also assist in stocking and equipping the farms.

Action Against an Engine Driver. — Mr Hawkins, S.M., gave judgment at Qvej mouth on Monday in a case of Byrne v. Peck, which has gained some notoriety owing to the Magistrate imposing a fine on plaintiff—an engine-driver on th.c rail ways—for refusingto produce the working time-table, under instructions from his su periors. The plaintiff claimed damages for the loss of cattle killed by the engine of whigh Peck was fche driver. In giving judgment for Byme for .£24, and costs, his Worship, in an elaborate judgment, held that defendant drove the train over the New Kiver bridge at a speed too great for safety to road traffic. Peck, in his evi dence, had stated " when crossing the track was the first time I saw the cattle. It was quite possible to have pulled up the train—: a light train —before I got to the bridge." His Worship thought that he should have done so, and in not doing so he was guilty pf negliglence, which caused injury to plain tiff's cattle. Qn defendant's behalf, i{; was set up that the cattle were trespassers on the line, but his worship, on this point, said : '? I find that they dijJ riot of them selves stray onto this line, but were driven b,y their terror on to, it—terror caused by the negligent driving of the defendant." In support of his judgment, the Magistrate quoted a number of important legal deci sions bearing on the question. Dealing with the defence that the New Biver bridge was not a gazetted combined railway and traffic bridge, and that notices were put up warn ing the public against trespass, his Wor ship quoted the case of Dublin and Wick low Railway Company v. Slattery, in which it was held that despite the warnings and no]fcice3, etc., the duty was cast on the com pany of using reasonable care and skill to prevenjb a collision wijih persons known to be in tho practice of crossing."

Tailoring.—We have just received our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage customers to select from the web which is far more satisfactory than ordering from small patterns. We have a very large stock to select from. We employ first class tradesmen— every garment made on our premise's. We guarantee all 'our work, fit and style at' prices' that will compare favourably with those of' any leading New Zealand city firm- We respectfully invite customer^ to kindly order early to prevent disappointment in the^'rush" before the shows. Craighead and BaFcynmn the leading tailors Ashburton, [Advt.] THAT AWFUL DEPRESSION. Hundreds of sufferers from dyspepsia have experienced that awful depression, but experience fails to teach some people, for they will continue taking noxious nos jawps, la m vain hope of finding a remedy. Impey's'Way APE]? ottres"that awful de- BwMw,'' 'and efiecfcs & prmanonfc cure. Key's May Applp js the jesuit of fem> of afcu-V aad research, and experimenting •^ -medicinal herb*, roota, and barks, and the laxative principles of the best. ?r?vrSence is due toT the scientific way it s comptSed and the original method of maSture. Impey's May Appie family m^io^Q, /g a safe and positive remedy for constipation, Jadigestion, dys pepsia, biliousness, heartburn, and all irre gularities of the hyer, kidneys and bowels. It acts promptly, painlessly, arid pleasantly, ani sheets a pprnian.ent cure. Sold by all chemists and ' storekeepeas at 2a-6dper bottle or post free from the wholesale ■SwS-SSrlwl «4 Qo.. Wellington. (

Vital Statistics.—The following are the vital statistics for Ashburton for the month of August:—Births, 25; marriages, 6; deaths 7.

Business Change.—Mr H. A. Flower announces that he has purchased Mr F. Clark's well known tobacconist and hair dresser's business, and will commence a clearance sale of the stock on Wednesday , next to make room for new goods to arrive. More Local Enterprise. —Mr B. J. Ager, who is about to establish a machine - joinery at the new workshop in Cameron Street, has just received a 10 horse-power gas engine. There is also on the way from Home a broad planing and moulding mac hine, and also a (power morticing machine. An order has also been sent for vertica 1 shaping machinery and band saw and an emery grinding plant. Mr Ager has already a circular saw bench fixed up in the work shop and a suspended swing crosscutterand wood turning lathe, so that when all his machinery comes to hand he will have a thorbugh up-to-date plant, with all the latest improvements in Sagar's wood working machinery.

United Schools Spouts Association.— A Committee Meeting of the Ashburton County School Sports Association was held in Mr D. Thomas' office on Saturday even ing, the president (Mr D. Thomas) in the chair, also Messrs'J. S. Tennant, W. Brock, C. D. Hardie, C. Campbell, and W. Bruce. The President referred to the gqod work done by the Association. It was decided to affiliate to the Aphburton Sports Association, and Mr Brock was appointed delegate. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Hardie, Tennant, and Brock was appointed to draw up rules for the Association and to revise the programme for the annual sports to be held on December 16th next. It was decided that the Association award a High School scholarship tenable for two years, a proportion of marks for which will be awarded on points gained at the annual athletic sports, and the same sub-committee were appointed to draw up conditions. ,

A New Business.—Farmers, dealers, and others who wish to dispose of their wool, skins, etc,, are notified by advertise ment elsewhere that Mi 11. Garner has opened up business in promises at the rear of Mr H. Milsom's cordial manufactory, West street, where he will be prepared to, deal with clients for the purchase of wool, skins, hides, fat tallow, horsehair, etc. Mr Garner has had a long experience, extend ing over 20 years, in the wool business in England, America, and also in this colony, and was for five years in charge of the wool department at the local Woollen Mills. Mr Garner is' prepared to deal with farmers in cash for the class of goods men tioned on Tuesdays and Saturdays. On other days of the week it is his intention to go round the district in connection with his business, in which we wish him every success.

SUDDEN DEATH.

MR PETER RATTKAY,

It is again our painful duty to have to record the death of another old settler in the person of Mr Peter Rattray, of Trevor ton, which occurred very suddenly on Saturday evening. Mr Rattray was ap parently in the best of health and spirits on Saturday, and was on his way'to town when he met one of his daughters, who had just returned to Ashburton after an absence of ten weeks. Mr Eattray ap peared to be greatly excited at meeting his daughter, and shortly afterwards returned homewards. However, he appears to have been taken suddenly ill afterwards, for Mr Robert Jamieson found him lying by the side of the footpath in a serious condition. With some difficulty, he with the assistance of Mr Reeves, helped Mr Rattray home wardswho walked all right till within a chain or so of his home when he appeared to collapse, and died alniost immediately on being placed on his bed. Deceased hailed from the north of Scotland, ■ and landed in Lyttolton on November 3rd 1874. Conse quently he had been 28 years in the colony. He had resided in Canterbury ever since he oame to New Zealand. He was nearly fi4 years of age at the time of his death, and had resided in Ashburton for 26 years. The deceased leaves a widow and five daughters an only son, and an aged widowed mother to mourn his loss. He was a prominent member of the Thistle Masonic Lodge, and was much respected by all who knew him.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held this morning on the body of the late Peter Rattray, at the house of deceased, Trevorton. The following jury were euipannelled: —Messrs J, Heasley (foreman), G. Stoddart, R. Rickman, C. J. Taylor, Thos, Johnston, and J. T. M. Priest.

Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., was coroner. Constable Eade conducted the enquiry on behalf of the Crown.

The first witness called was Margaret Petrie Rattray, wife of deceased, who said that she last saw her husband alive a.t eight o'clock on Saturday evening, at which time he left home to, go up town. He was in goodi health and spirits at that time. Witness did not see him alive after that time. Her husband was dead when he was brought home at about 9 p.m. Heard him utter two groans before being brought into the" house. Had never heard him make any serious complaints about any illness. He, however, sometimes complained of rheu matics.

To Constable Eade : About three years ago deceased complained of giddiness in the head, when he went to Dr. Greenwood. Had never consulted a doctor before then.

Jane Eattray daughter of deceased depos ed that she last saw her father at the corner p,f Oxford Street Hampstead, about 8.30 on, Saturday evening. Spoke to him, and he said that he wag quite well. Had not seen him for about ten weeks prior to that, and that was the reason witness enquired abouij his health. Saw him about half an hour afterwards at the gate leading to the house, when sfye heard him groan. He was dead by th,e time ha was }aid on the bec| inside. Deceased had never complained of feeling unwell, and had not consulted a doctor for three years.

To a junior: He was quite alone when he met witness on the road.

Robert Jamieson knew deceased, and last saw him alive on Saturday night, sitting on the footpath in Oxford street. This was about 9 o'clock. He was reclining on his left side. Asked what was the matter, but got no answer. Spoke to him again, when he said, that he did npt think: he had long to livel Qftered to help h}m ijome and go for a doctor. Witness helped him home, but when within a chain of the gate, he seemed to lose strength, and collapsed when they reached the verandah. He was as sisted when near home by Mr Reeves. A messenger was sent on a bicycle for a doctor, but deceased succumbe.d before his arrival. To Dr Boyd—Never be,ard him complain of any pain. He walked with help, but was, groaning, heavily a}l the way to his home.' Could hear the groans some dis tance off.

Alexander Brocke Boyd, duly qualified medical practitioner, residing in Ashburton, deposed that he was called on Saturday evening at 9,5 to sea Mr Rattmy. Saw him at 9.15. He was then on the bed quite dead.

To a juror: An attack of apoplexy would have probably rendered deceased insensible from the first, and he would have been paralysed on one side, and not able to walk.

To the Coroner: From the cursory ex amination made, witness would have no i'e'4s&'ft i« B»pposs othgr than that of a natural death, To Constable Bade: Could not swe«r to the actual cause of death without' an

examination. • ~ ' This being fill the evidence, the 3ury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

Wade's Worm Eigs-the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are a saft, and sure remedy, in Is bo>s ;"sql4 everywhere Smoke New Venus

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Cop yright. i London, Aug 29 J. C. V. Lane, the Australian swimmer, has beaten his own 300 yards record at Liverpool baths. He covered the distance 'in 3min42 l-sthsec.

The Marquis of Linlithgow (lord Hope toun) arrived in Edinburgh last night, and drove home. There were special precau tions to avoid a public demonstration. The Shah has ordered six motor cars from London.

London, August 30 Captain Mahon, in an article in the "National Keviewr," asserts that Great Britain will imperil the naval, political, and commercial position of Tndia and the Far East if she concedes Eussia's claims in the Persian Gulf. ,

An Anglo-French Commission has been appointed to delimit the frontier of North ern Nigeria. The trial of the latest {type of British submarine was satisfactory. The vessel dives very rapidly, and is fitted with a visual apparatus much superior to the French periscope.

Paris, August 29 An immense fire has occurred at a wool combiu|if factory at Turooing, which covered 2600 square metres. The damage is esti mated at three million francs. »- , Bucharest, Aug 30 General Brealmont's plans of the fortifi cations of Bucharest, together with a gen eral scheme of Eoumanian mobilisation, have been stolen from the military archives. Bulgarians, instigated by Eussia, are sus pected of the theft. j Berlin August 30 ] The Admiralty has sanctioned the pre paration of ship's charts of the world's seas and coasts, based entirely on German sur veys, at a cost of .£IOO,OOO. Capetown, Aug. 30 Six cases of smallpox have occurred at Capetown. Pekin, August 30 The Chinese Commissioners have signed the Tariff Treaty, which commences at the end of October.

South Africa.

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Telegraph—Copyright.

Capetown Aug. 30

Dr Jameson's denunciation of the unholy compact between the Ministry and the Afrikander Bond has created a profound impression. Many progressives hail him as the only possible leader of their party.

.Mr Saver's bitter speeches and Dr Sinartt's.extreme jingoism are considered the main factors against a reconciliation of the Dutch ,and English.

The Indemnity Bill was read a second time after Mr Graham had declared that the Martial Law Commission was not a cloak for an attack on the military ad ministration.

*A conference of Dutch loyalists, held at Paarl, and attended by 55 delegates, re presenting all the districts of the western province, considered the terms offered to the rebels were liberal, and complained that the loyalists were not assisted.

The Boer Leaders.

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Telegrnph—Copyright. , Londok, Aug. 29

Mr Stein's health is won erfully improv ed. The Boer Generals,, interviewed by Mr W. T. Stead, stated that they were delight ed with the King's homely heartiness.

Mr Seddon in Ireland.

United Pre3S Association —By E^ctric Telegraph—Copyright London, Aug. 30.

Mr and Mrs Seddon visited Cork. The Lord Mayor entertained them, London, ugust 31. Mr and Mrs Seddon are visiting Killarney.

THE KING



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London, August 30

The King's intention to retain Barton Manor with the cottage residence, and golf links at Osborne, has greatly delighted the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight.

Barton Court was purchased by the late Queen, and added to the estate fit Osborne. London August 31 The King on Saturday took part in a deer drive in Kinlock forest, Ballachulish.

Army Reforms.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph?-Copyright. London, August 29 The War Office will in future furnish the officers' messes, and the unmarried regi mental officers with quarters at the public expense, and will supply each officer joining with a field kit free, the officers maintaining the kits afterwards.

The Venezuelan Revolution.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. Ifew York, August 3,0 The revolutionists attempted to storm Torquay, in Venezuela, and. were repulsed after five hours' fighting, losing 200 men.

The Monroe Doctrine.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, Aug. 30.

President Roosevelt's speech on the Monroe doctrine, in the course of which he declared that the doctrine is simply a state ment of America's firm belief thai the nation existing in that Continent must be left to work out its own destiny, and that America could no longer be regarded as a colonising ground for any European Power, haa caused a nutter in the German Press, which repudiates designs on Venezuela and Brazil, attributing the suggestion to, Great Britain's desire to create oadblo.od between Germany and America. '■

Speech by Cardinal Moran

THE CATHOLICS 1 QLAIM&,

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%viq Telegraph Copyright. London, August 30.

In accepting the Freedom of Cork, Car dinal Moran expressed sympathy with, the Catholics in their claims for a. University, and their efforts to obtain, an. enforced sale of fa,rms to tenants and autonomy at least equal to, that of Australia. He w,as confident that the measures now Utterly opposed would; ultima,te.ly he G.onoeded as perfectly

Irish Landowners' Convention.

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, London, August 31 The Irish Land Owners' Convention at Dublin considered Mr Wyndham's Land Bill was a sincere attempt at a settlement, and was deserving of discussion and amend f The Duke of Aborcorn, who presided, justified the formation of a land tfust, owing to the Government's apathy in ignor ing the growth of the United Irish League.

An Artistic Triumph.

S The Melbourne "Age" thus refers to f Jean Gerardy. who! recently appeared in ithat city:—Heralded by no flourish of trumpets has Gerardy come among us. A fortnight ago hardly a soul in Melbourne knew he was coming, and only the few who endeavour with what success they may, at this end of the world to keep themselves au fait with what is doing at the other had heard of his name. A bare summary of the young cellist's life and career has appeared in the newspapers—lieyond that, nothing; and the arts of the concert entrepreneur, which are supposed to be so important in launching a new artistic " venture," have not been exercised at all. Yet Gerardy can truly declare that he has taken * Melbourne by storm; he has come, has played and haa conquered. As fully and unreservedly under the Southern Cross as beneath hi 3 own Northern skies, can he proudly claim to rank with, the famous artists in the musical world of to-day. When such a man comes among us it is less a question of what he does than of how he does it. Despite the admitted paucity of genuine solos for the cello, enough haa been Written or adopted for the instrument to obviate all necessity—such as would beset a solo flautist, for example—of "filling up" with trash; and, rather than play trash, we can well believe that Gerardy would prefer to keep silent. A tone, full, rich and resonant, an intonation, faultless al most to a hair's breadth, a broad and dignified phrasing, and an' execution that laughs at difficulties—these are among the qualifications which have raised Jean Gerardy, at the age of 23 years, literally to the top of the artistic tree. "With such an exponent of the violoncello available, there is no need to inquire on whose shoulders the mantle of Piatti, now verging on four score years, may worthily fall. There may be others as good as Gerardy, though we frankly admit we have not heard of them ; but he at least is good enough to fill the shoes of even the great Bergamasco violon cellist himself. In cantabile passages he literally makes the instrument" sing/ and sing in those rich, warm tones that we read about in connection with the cello far more often than we hear them; there is none (or next to none) of the " scoop " in a long "slide," which is so often disagreeably prominent with even expert performers. And the treatment of the more showy and difficult passages is almost superb in ita faultless accuracy, while in the most rapid work the tone is always pure and round. Gerardy is the kind of player of whom men, yet young —if they have had the good for tune to hear him—will talk rapturously to their grandchildren. They will not be be lieved, of course—no "lauditor temporis acti" ever is—and of course brave men may live after Agamemnon. Bat Gerardy is about as "brave"a cellist as any of us living are likely to hear-for the rest of our lives; and those who omit to profit by his almost accidental presence in Melbourne— and his stay is to be very ; brief—will miaa an artistic treat that is not likely to be presented again for their acceptance.

Accidents and Fatilities.

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Westpobt, August 31. Joseph Kennedy, who sustained very severe injuries through an accident on. the Hillerton incline, on Friday, when he was jambed by,,a runaway truck filled with coal, died in the hospital last night.

Blenheim, August 30. An inquest was held to-day on the body of a man named Johu Aldridge, of Pioton, who collapsed while under chloroform for a surgical operation. A verdict was re turned of death from syncope, with no blame attachable to the doctors.

. Auckland, August 31. The body .of Jessie Smith, an elderly, woman, was found in a tank at the back of the house at Te Aroha on Saturday. After the deceased disappeared a week ago, search parties were out, but the tank was overlooked. The woman came out of the asylum shortly before her disappearance.

The Taviuni.

United Press Association—By Kleefcric

Telegraph

Gisbobne August 31 The Omapere picked up the Tavinui to day, and towed her to Gisborae roadstead at 12.3Q p.m, nnd the disabled vessel leffc the roadstead in tow by the Moura at 6 30 p.m., the Omapere accompanying. The passengers are all.well, and irere transferred to the Moura. They bad a very anxious time, and are appreciative of the officer's work and prompt aotion of the local manager of the Unioa Steamship Company in sending out the Mimiro is highly commended.

Prisoner and Surgeon.

ALLEGED UNSKILFUL TREATMENT".

■Wellington Aug. 31 In the base Brown v Teare the plaintiff * ga-pe evidence concerning his treatment by the defendant in Wellington prison, which forms the basis of the claim for .£2OOO damages. He stated that the pain caused by the use, of an electric battery was in tense, and that he was caused to suffer frightful agony by defendant applying a red-hot iron to his spine. He also said he was removed to an unventilated cell from . the infirmary, and placed on low. diet, receiving little or no*attention. He had asked for treatment by other medical men, but the defendant had refused this, and declared he would continue to use the iroE. Plaintiff's health was improved since bis release, but he was still compelled to use- < sticks in order to walk. The case standa> adjourned until to-morrow. ' ■. .

Sporting.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB

The followingl acceptances have been received for the first day (Wednesday, 3rd Sept.) of the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring meeting:-—

Timaru Handicap Hurdle. Race, of 50 soys; one mile and three-quartern— Roller list 21b,- Zither 10sil3lb r Skipper lOst 121b, Surrey 10st> Eedonbt 9st 51b, The Master Qsfe, Mainstay 9st.

Presibent^ Welter Hanmcaf, of 4-0 says; seven furlongs—Clanburn 9st 131b, Ordnaace 9at Sib, Calotype Bst 131b, Narcissus Bst 101b, Inchcape Bst7lb, Don Bell Bst 21b, Catherine- Gordon Bsfc,

Twaru Handicap, of 310 sots; one mile and a quarter.—Muscovite Bst 101b, Cameo 7st. 131b, Samerled ' 7st 121b, Magnificent 7st 61b, Count of Kolmar 6st 91b, Amazement 6st 71K

Hunters' Sij^EPiECHASE, of 40, sovsj 2\ miles.,—^thec 14.0, Hurricane 2112, Inekcape 1110, Bell Bird 10 3,. Gambler 10 3, Te Kooti: and Swaggec 9 7.

Flying Handicapj of 60 soys j G furlongs —Goldspur 109, Muscovite 9 5,, Rosemere -8 6, Wei beck 8 5, Whirlwind 7 VI, Fighting Mac 77, First Shot 70, Sarchedon 612; Calotype, Eomany Lass, Lady Btandtaami LolahG?,.' ' ■■ .

Washdtke Handicap Troij of'3ososrg.j 1| mile —Spider scr, Slim 'Un 24sec, Little- Bell 24sec, Van Wilkes27sec, Dor&M2Bseo, Shiner 28sec, Black Star 34sec» Dajdine 35sec, Thunderbolt .SoseOj Joubert 37sec; Bmndon 37ssc, Club Member 37seo, George M 37s<gc, • ■' :i\ .■■.:.; :

"COLD SNAP."

At this time of the year many people, 9.5.4 ladies especially, suffer from chapped hands.. Wilton's Hand Emollieat is not only a cure* but a preventice. $w this' trouble. Ladies using it vjift fiioc^ tha* **■ keeps the skin cool and wh.iije, and the hands retain, even in 00VI weather, all their usefulaess and charm. Obtainable frojn, Qso, 'W. Wilton, 3, Cuba S,fc, and, ail Wellington; price Is 6eL

iJifeyy person, who, hastrie4 TXTSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely in all oases, •

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER i 1902.



F. FERRXMAN. . I ' FOR SALE. ~~~1- FARM ROAD, ALLENTOS. AVERT Desirable Property comprising . 5 acres good land, with family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Publio School and "Woollen Mills. Immediate occupation can be given, and r easy terms of payment arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate A^ent. FOR SALE ALLENTON. 4 DESIRABLE little property compris ing nearly i acre of land and a Duelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. , The property is for immediate sale and possession, F, FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE BURNETT STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James Haw kins to sell Town Section 645, containing J-acre, situated in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Leitch. The improvements consist of a ■well-built four-roomed house. The property is well situated, and is in close proximity to the centra of the town. IJTy instructions are to effect an imme diate sala. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on ****.«. FFERRIMANi Land and Estate Agent. ~ " FOX .SALE. AITKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. A VERY Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached washhouse. Water laid on from windmill to waahhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, " and well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can be eivevt, 8 • F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



FOR SALE. AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres,. with good dwelling •house and stables. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and increasing valua, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active w*   Full particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN, Ashburtori. FOR SALE~ CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Booms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, ana is well worth inspection. Full particulars) can be obtained from •* F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ~~~~ FOR SALE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL • LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of land Th« property is occupied by Mrs Kissntie, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on supplication to F. FSERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ~"~~ ,FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section JjL planted with Fruit Trees. **• •fil3° F. FERRIMAN. »-«r- ■ —~^^=a BUSINESS NOTICES.



E. CLARK, C4LREIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Clirist churoh; seventeen years with J. R. And F. and H. Steel, The present is an excellent time to have yonr Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class sfcyle. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. We guarantee our Teas >|||||k better value, better grade than any sold. EVFN compare our v^ N 2,1. CHAMPION iPf^ WITH ANY TEAS |MPORTED|N PACKETS* ARE SAID Imk aoLn.rP.Ho. TO BE W^k ¥'lb JUST AS GOOD «^ WON6V lIG&TE&CD.'S'-tQ. I||k W!H 80V Ml? lm ~~~ The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all a«.d T YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop J Tancred streof;. HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply aU varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Eepairs made a specialty. T. V C IT N G, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street.



H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICS DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 TTtIGfHT years experience with E. G. and J^j F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunodin »nd larercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hotjbs op Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mas Ghant, Wills Street.



BUSINESS NOTICES. { T WISH to draw attention to the Superior Make of— —Leads, Linseed Oils, & Varnishes, — Exhibited in my window, and used by me lor House Painting or Selling to People to* Paint their own Houses with, • 1 I say, without tear oi contradiction, that they are the Best and Most Genuine Paints Made. I Stock everything required for HOUSE PAINTING or PAPERHANGING J. W I L S ON, BURNETT STREET. — THE CYCLING SEASON.= NEW NOVELTIES !!! MORE IMPROVEMENTS !!! NEW PATENTS !!! Just Landed— Continental Vulcanised Tyres (Dunlop) ABSOLUTELY the best wearing and lightest running Tyre ever made. Fits any machine. Price 25s each. Admitted by Experts to be the most serviceable Cover ever invented. PUMP CLIPS.—We have a grand assortment of all the latest in Pump Clips, Toe Clips, etc. Hill's improved " INSTANT Eli," with locking device, 2s per pair. No rattle whatever, and so neat and light. : -Enamelling and Plating Department. Now is the time to have your Bike overhauled, enamelled, and plated, etc. Our Enamelling and PUting Plant is the most up-to-date in New Zealand, hence our success in obtaining the highest awards wherever exhibited. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch.—Burnett Street.



npHE LEADING Establishment for Well-made Fashionable Clothing. Hats, Caps, Ties, Shirts, Collars, etc. STEW GOOES FOS TETSi STTKHEifc S23&SON, Including all the Latest Novelties, WILL BE OPENED EARLY NEXT MONTH. New Zealand Clothing Factory. m iMWMn-TriMTiirtT._ctLflttJaiiiiiii ililMlllPiii -*?aw«fla^titf]wvM^^ rwili>MMWHlWli<Hliillimi Hl'll l "11 l"i ■ SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE. SDecial Reductions _ :o: _ Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Indies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, Ss 6d, 4s, 4a 6d; ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School P»oots from 5s per pair. t Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to ISs (id per pair Q-eat's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE fco remember we hold an Extensive Siock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &~PICKI<OBD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTQtf.



(Over 600 Chairs in Stock, in! some 30 different kinds) WE AEE JUST OPENING A LAEGE ASSORTMENT OF- American Chairs at from 3s 3d each, a good strong chair Austrian Cane Seat from 5s Od (0 bolts) a splendid chair Canadian, a gfand chair for hard wear, a few dozen at 5s 6d each Colonial Wicker Chairs from 9s to 18s, large sizes , Fancy Pith and Kush Chairs at lowest prices Drawing Room Suites in Tapestry and Plush from £7 lfe Dining Room Suites in Tapestry from £7 i Dining Room Suites in Leather from £8 These Goods a^e our own Make—Good and Strong Bedsteads & Bedding at your own Prices, (OUR OJSTEB TO COUNTRY CLIENTS IS STILL GOOD.) Complete House Furnishers, Next Building Society, Tancred Street, Ashburton, j



BOOTS. BOOTS. WE ARE SHOWING Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes, Full stocks in Children's school boots. Smart shapes in Men's Boots Slippers in endless profusion. WE WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of ODD]LINES, of Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER.



The " Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, Be it war or be it peace; ' ' ' : And tie's not the first' to bellow That all fighting ought; to, $$Bs. Although hisflife^fe finger, ever, 4gaipst b,4d health he should 1 ensure; To cu;re' all colds is ou,r endeavour ' V^i'th the Foods' Gkeat'PgPf^:ajN;ij.