Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Dunisihn, Sept 29. ' Dui'ing the week ended to-day, returns have been reported from sixty dredges, the ; total yield being 21380z Bdwt 15gr, or an average of 3Soz per dredge. Latest Eeturns—Perseverance 11., 41oz 12dwt; Waimumu Central, 2Goz 15dwt; Upper Waipori, 250z; Waitahuna, 220z; Perseverance 1., 19oz 7dwt 6gr; New Golden Gravel, 18oz lldwt; Evans' Flat, 17oz 13dwt; Keliance, 17oz 2dwt lldwt; Enfißld, I6oz 9dwtj Nelson Creek, 40oz; No Town 360z.

Dunedin, Sept 30 To-day's sales—Bondigo 11s 6d; Eise and Shine, 245, 24s Gd.

Commercial.

London Wool Sales.

(By Telegraph.)

Chuistchuboh, Sept. 29 Messrs Dalgety and Co. have received the following cable, under date London, 27th inst. :—

The market is very firm, and prices are higher, especially for good merino wools fairly free from faults, but faulty merino pieces, bellies, and locks of scoured are rela tively neglected. Prices of fine crossbred wools have gained further ground, while greasy crossbred of medium qualities are higher by 5 to 7h per cent.

The butter market is strong with an up ward tendency. •

Fat Stock Sales.

Sydney, September 29 At the Eedfern sales, New Zealand sheep were in good demand, with an improved market. Shorns sold at from IDs 3d to 23s 9d, woolly 28s 6d to 365. Cattle were below late rates. New Zealand bullocks fetched Ml to -£24 5s ,• steers, £7 10s; cows, ,£l7 to £20.

Skin Sales.

The usual fortnightly skin sales were held yesterday, when the following prices were obtained : —Merinos Is 6d, Ss 3d, 3s 7d, 4s 6d, 5s 2d, 5s 4d, 6s ; crossbreds 3s, 3s 3d, 3s 4d, 4s Id, 4s 2d, As 3d, 4s 4d. Fat—2§d per lb; black wool, 3d per lb; bag wool 3f d per lb.

TO COERESPONDENTS.

Another Wakanui Humbug.—Your letter is altogether too personal for our columns.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1902.

The chief alterations made by the Fisheries Act Amendment, 1892, as passed by the

House on the 25th September, are as follows : The Mini-

THE ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETIES ACT.

ster may take land for fish hatcheries under the Public Works Act, 1894. Compensation shall be paid accordingly, and not more than twenty acres shall be taken. The control of any lands may be vested in any duly registered Acclimatisation Society on such terms as the Governor-in-Council thinks fit to impose. Subject to the consent of the Minister, it shall be lawful for Acclimatisa tion Societies to spend monies in the purchase of land for camping grounds for anglers, and tv erect therein buildings for their accommodation and providing for their convenience. Private waters are defiuod to moan waters wholly contained within the property of one private owner— not a gtivam passing from one property to another. It shail not ba lawful for any person to sell or let the right to fish in anj waters. A man may fish in his own land without a license, but cannot allow anyone else to do so without a license. Any rancor haa nil tho -pow&ra nf. a Constable within his district, and may seize anything boing used contrary to the Act. If any person assaults or obstructs any officer or any person acting under his order, or in his aid, every person so o(lending shall, for every offence, incur a penalty not exceeding ,£lo.' All regulations heretofore made under the Act shall bo deemed to be, and to have been, as valid and effectual as if same had been made subsequent to this Act. In addition to the regulations provided for in the principal Act, the Governor-in-Council may make regulations: —Prescribing any conditions of taking or having fish in pos session ; providing for the issue of license^ to take fish and the fee to be paid for same, with power to vary such fee in respect to male adults, youth 3, and women ; to pro hibit the tak ing of fish without a license; and to empower the refusal of licenses to persons convicted of breaches of any Act relating to fishing or any regulation under this Act. The Act also provides for the payment to any registered Acclimatisation Society of any fines or such license for the purpose of the distribution, rearing, or pro tection of fish in the district of such Society.

Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found [nterprovincial News and a Press Associa tion telegram from Wellington re a judg ment given yesterday by the Chief Justice with regard to judgment debtors—an important decision.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwia wires:—Gale from between north-east an.l north and west; glass fall; indications of raiu.

Fishing Season —The fishing season opens to-morrow. Licenses can now be ob tained from Messrs John Orr and Co., or Hardley Bros.

The Belgian Campine.—The attention of poultry fanciers is directed to an article on " The Belgian Campine " on the fourth page of this issue.

New Mining Lea.se—Mr W. McClymont, of Mount Homers, has acquired a block of country, about 200 acres, adjoining the Mount Soniers Coal Company's new mine, for mining purposes.

Boeough Finances.—At the Borough Council meeting last evening the Works Committee brought up certain recommen dations to meet the restricted conditions of Boroug-h finances, which 3 after a brief dis cussion, were adopted with only one dis sentient, who thought more consideration should be giyen to the question. A report of the proceedings will be'found elsewhere.

The Musical Union.—The Ashburton Musical Union intend holding their thir teenth subscription concert next Thursday evening, 2nd October. The choruses will be siing from Macfarren's cantata " The May Day," under the baton of Mr J. Gillies. There will also be three item;? from the orchestra under Mr Horace A. Gates. In addition to these the public will be pleased to learn that Miss Clark and Mr W. A. Schwartz intend giving solos, Miss Barrett and Miss Bauchop a duet, Mi- Stanley Jones a cornet solo, Mr Faigan a clarionette solo, Mr McClurg and Miss Gates a violin and cello duet, and Mr McClurg a violin solo. Mrs Donald McLean (Mus. Bac.) will give two pianoforte solos. Anyone can obtain tickets for 2s each at Mr Gates'. The forthcoming concert therefore promises to be a great success.

The Premier-—A- private cable from' Capetown states that the Premier and the Coronation Contingent will arrive at Auck land on 25th October.

Fishing Licenses.—The secretary of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society has re ceived the following telegram from the Colonial Secretary re school boy licenses at g g « Existing regulations do not author ise issue of school boy fishing licenses."

The Epidemic of Sickness —The Health Department has issued a circular to all doc tors asking information as to the details of of the epidemic of sickness stating that ap parently it is of toxic origin, and is appar ently on the increase. S^me are of the opinion that ths sickness was imported by returned troopers.

Late Sittings.—Another strong protest against the practice of late sittings of the House of Eepresentatives was made early this morning, by some of the Opposition members, but without avail, the House sitting until 5.25 a.m. It is to be hoped that this system of "legislation by exhaus tion," as somebody termed it, will be given up in the next Parliament. It is respon sible for much of our slipshod legislation.

Grasping the Posit son. — During the discussion on the Borough finances last evening, Councillor Timmins, referring to the possibilities to the Council in the event of certain financial contingencies, exclaimed —" Then where shall we be ?" " Probably in gaol," replied the Mayor. " Glad to see His Worship grasps the position" com mented Councillor Timmins as he continued his remarks.

Important Land Case. —The Welling ton Supremo Court ;ras occupied to-day with a case of some importance as affecting fcho question of residence on Ciown lands under lease in perpetuity. The Land Board forfeited the lease of Tanfleld Thompson, on the grounds of non-compli ance with the residental condition. This decision has been appealed against.

Harvester Trust. •■ News was received by Friday's San Francisco mail giving further particulars of the International Harvester Trust, which has been formed in tho States with a capital of £25,000,000. The combination has acquired the plant and business of McCormick's, Deering, Cham piou, Piano, and others, and will probably acquire all the large plants. Cyrus H. SlcCormick is the President. It is said there will be no public offering, the financ ing being done by its stockholders, who bake stock for their plants.

Interesting Chess Match.—A Par liamentry ches3 match, twenty men aside, was played on Saturday night be tween teams representing the Wellington Chess Club and the Legislature and Civil Service combined. The Club team proved successful by eleven games to nine. In its ranks were such well-known players as Messrs Barnes (this year's champion), Ma son and Mackay (ex-champions) and two Congress plagers.

The Torkey-Alexander Mission. — A vast gathering bade farewell to Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander at the Dunedin railway station yesterday morning, when they left for the Bluff. All the way down the line thoy were met by deputations of enthu siasts. Speaking at the Garrison, Hall on Sunday evening, Dr Torrey said, after calling upon men to come out for Christ, that his heart was heavy at the paucity of the response. According to history, Scotch iieu were ready to stand up for their con victions, and he could not understand why the men present hung back. The re sult was the smallest at any similar meet ing he had held in New Zealand or Aus tralia, he said.

Tennis.—A special meeting of the Bar ing Square Tennis Club was held last evening when matters of importance were dealt with. It was decided to effect sev eral improvements at the Cameron street Courts, committees being appointed to see works carried out. The matter of arrang ing match with East Belt Club (Christ church) was left with the secretary, and in veiw of other matches pending the Selection Committee were requested to pick team for practise. Six new members elected, and after transacting other business the meeting closed.

TYibkshtng ,Mir.i.-QwNEas^=A^np.etiß££ "ortTifeShTng-mill owners of Canter bury was held at Timaru on Saturday afternoon, to consider what steps should be rtaken to contest the claims of the Workers' Union, filed with the Arbitration Court, for the adoption of a system of payment by the hour, with fixed hours and terms of pay ment. It was decided to appoint a commit tee (to obtain information and legal ndvice about the formation of a Union, and to report to a meeting a fortnight later. The mill-owners present were unanimously of opinion that the claims pf the workers, if acceded to, must be a heavy handicap on the farmers, who would have a grievance against mill-owners if the latter did not oppose the claims'to the uttermost.

An Examination of the 1902 model Eudge-Whitworth bicycle creates genuine enthusiasm. It is far ahead of anything ever shown in a popular-priced machine, and so nearly absolute perfection in a cycle has bsen obtained that it will be a long time before rival makers can hope to equal it. Inspect for you; Eelves at R. D. John ston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street,

Correspondence

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

FALLEN TROOPERS' MEMORIAL FUND.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—l regret that, owing to a misunder* standing, I was not present at the public meeting held last Friday, for, had I been there, 1 should certainly have opposed the resolution which was carried for the amal gamation into one fund of the .unexpended balances of the Patriotic and War Funds, I the monies available for the erection of a Coronation memorial, and the monies which have been subscribed for a memorial to the Ashburton troopers who lost thoir lives in the South African war. The resolution is an extraordinary one. As a subscriber to the fund for the erection of a memorial to the fallen troopers, I emphatically protest against this fund being used for any other purpose whatever, "except with the unani mons consent, not of a public meeting, but of the subscribers to that fund. The money is held by the Treasurer in trust for a specific purpose, and ought not to be spent, either directly or indirectly, upon any other object than that which the subscribers had in view when giving their donations, how ever laudable such other object may be in itself. It may be, indeed, .that the monies subscribed for the memorial will be insuffi- 1 cient to enable the original project to be carried out, and that a cheaper form of memorial will have to be substituted in its place; but that is also a matter for the subscribers to determine. I trust, however, that the .£52 alrendy collected does nob i represent the full sum which will be avail, I able. For £150, a handsome and appro priate memorial could be erected; and surely this is not a large amount for the J people of the town and county of Ashburton to subscribe amongst them. The subscrip tion list shows that a mere handful of the population have, as yet, contributed ; and tho object in view is one which ought to appeal to everybody. Much smaller places than Ashburton havo already erected memorials to their fallen troopera; and are we going to shirk our manifest duty in this matter ?—I am, etc., CIIAS. W. PIJRNELL. September 29th, 1902.

Borough Council.

The usual fortnightly, meeting of the "Borough Council was held last night. Pre sent—His Worship the Mayor (in the ohair), and Crs Alcorn, Andrews, Jones, Davis, Willis, Timmins, Davison, and Olark. mayor's statement. The Mayor reported the balance at the i Bank to be Dr ,£2530 8s 6d, and total re ceipts from all sources since last meeting £72. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows :— From the Public Works Department, re Post Office clock; the contract for the clock had been let to Messrs Littlejohn and Co., the work to be completed by August, 1903. —Eeceived.

From the Borough Solicitor, forwarding transfer of reserve for the Borough seal to be attached.—Eeceived, the Mayor and Cr Davison being deputed to affix the Seal to the document. -

From M r John Moison, applying for chan nelling and asphalting in Winter Street. — The application was held over till the Works Committee's report was read.

From Mr H. M. Jones, offering to rent Lot 2, part Reserve 502, and asking that com pensation be allowed for any buildings he may erect, or that he be allowed to remove them when his term is up. It was decided that Mr Jones' offer be accepted, he being allowed to remove buildings. From the Government Life Insurance Department, and stating that more favour ! able terms are now being offered for the insurance of employees against accident.— Eeceived. works committee's refort.

1. County Band's Application. — Your Committee cannot recommend the Council to entertain the application of the County Band for payment of the account submitted for cost of removal of timber and material from Western Fire Brigade site.—Adopted. 2. Eeduction of Works.—The Works Com mittee have thoroughly considered the question of reduction of expenditure during the next six months, and beg to make the following recommendations: — (a) Labour Gang.—That the labour gang be reduced by four men, the foreman, two water rangers, and two horse men to be retained. The men to be dispensed with to receive ten days' notice. (b) Horses.—That one horse and the old dray bfl sold. (c) Channelling.—That the amount of £148 remaining on the Estimatea for con crete channelling, be not expended. (d) Advertising.—That the expenditure in advertising be reduced by giving alter nate advertisements to the Guardian and " Standard," all statutory advertisements to be inserted in Guardian only.

(c) General. That, should any works come before the Council that are considered urgently necessary, they shall be dealt with as occasion requires. Cr Davison moved the adoption of clause 2 with regret. Cr. Davis seconded the motion. He recognised that it was necessary to reduce the expenditure. Cr Timmins said that this report did not tell them what position they would be in at the end of the financial year. He would like to know what it was estimated the total reduction would come to.

Cr Davison said the ordinary expenditure would be reduced by about <£300. Cr Timmins thought the estimated re ceipts available should be put before them. The Mayor said that this had been done.

Cr Jones did not think [there could be much to say after the discussion they had had.

Cr Willis could not agree with this view. This was a subject which should be very carefully considered before they committed themselves to any particular course. Though the Works Committee had given much time and consideration to the matter, ho was not satisfied with the report. It only meant postponing certain works which would eventually have to be carried out. At the end of the financial year they ' would be exactly in the same position. He feared they must have a special rate sooner or later to meet -the interest and sinking fund of the loan. —Tiicr -Morj-ox—«»icl—tli!a— m nff ftr._ had .been fully dealt with by the special meeting, who relegated the question to the Works Committee. Cr Willis had not the courage to stand up and propose that a rate be struck. He referred to a statement made in the Guardian with reference to the Borough finances, which ho said was untrue. He mentioned this as he thought there tad been an attempt to cast a reflection on the way the Council had administered tha funds of the Borough. " Cr Reid here took his seat, Cr Andrews said they had to reduce the labour gang everyjyear.

Cr Eeid said it seemed to be a case of necessity. The men would have more time to look after the streets. Cr Clark said he regretted the men would have to be discharged. Cr Willis moved as an amendment that sub-section (a) be struck out in order Jthat he might reply to the Mayor's remarks. The Mayor ruled that this was not an amendment to the resolution, but ultimately accepted it. Cr Willis then briefly replied to the Mayor's criticism of his action, pointing out that the latter had altogether misrepre sented him. The resolution was then put and carried, Cr Willis dissenting. The report as a whole was adopted. MR MOISON'S APPLICATION. Mr Moison's application was then con sidered, ■ Cr Davis moved that the matter be re ferred to the Works Committee. Cr Andrews seconded the motion, which was carried, BY-LAWS.

' The new by-laws relating to traffic on streets, and turning corners at more than a walking pace; prohibiting the driving of sheep between Kermode and East Streets; expectoration on the footpaths; yards and fowlhouses; were adopted, the by-laws to come into force on January Ist 1903. inspector's report.

The Inspector of Nuisances reported that he had inspected several nuisances. A re sident was keeping pigs in the Borough contrary to the by-laws.—Notice to abate the nuisance to be sent.

' A cyclist was reported for riding a bicycle on the footpath. The report was adopted, and proceedings ordered to be taken. 1 FOREMAN'S RETORT. The Foreman of Works reported that the labor gang had been engaged during the fortnight in general maintenance work. The report was adopted. RAILWAY RESERVE. Cr Davis asked if anything had been done towards continuing the planting of trees on the railway reserve.

The Clerk said the Council's resolution on the subject had been forwarded to the Beautifying Association, but no reply had been received.

BY-LAWS. Cr Timrains moved that the standing by-laws be referred to the by-laws Com mittee for revision. Mr Clark seconded the motion. Cr Andrews pointed out that the old by laws had already been carefully considered by the By-law^ Committee. After some discussion, Cr Timmins with drew his motion.

■ • CEMETERY , hr Clark a=ked if the Keserves Com mittee hid anything to report on the mat of taking over control of the cemetery. Cr Alcorn said the Committee had not yet held a meeting.

I SOMERSET CORNER Cr Willis drew attention to the clanger of accidents at the Somerset corner. He had fiirnself seen two narrow escapes from col- J'ision. n FALLEN TROQtERS Cr , Willis asked lyhether Trqoper : Wookey's photograph had been prqcured, j or whether it hid been offered to the Coun? i oil. After some discussion it was decided to obtain it if possible, | FIBE ENGINE \ Cr Jones moved that the question of dis posing of the manual fire engine be referred to the Town Board Committee—carried. ) TENDERS FOR RESERVE j 1 Two tenders were received for the lease

of the outfall drain reserve, and that of Mr' Lewis was accepted. RATES The Mayor said there was a large amount of rates outstanding. He moved that steps be taken to recover all rates not paid within 14 days. Cr Davis seconded the resolution which was carried. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £ 11(5 were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD, the same members being present.

THE OVAL The Sports Association wrote in reply to the Curator's report,^ stating that they did not know why he should have ]umped to the conclusion that the Cricket Club's contribution only was to be spent on the oval. As a matter of fact about .£iO would be expended—Received.

curator's report The curator reported that flower stealing was rife in the domain.

Messrs D. Thomas, H. Harrison, and Captain Coleman attended as a deputation from the Bowling Club re water supply. Mr Thomas said the Domain Board pro posed, when the greens were formed, to provide a water supply from the fish ponds. It was found, however, that a sufficient head could not bo obtained from that source. The club had since put down a ram and tanks. This had been satisfactory. The other clubs were allowed to have water, the ' Bowling Club having the prior right. Some time ago the Tennis Club applied for a small pipe service for drink ing purposes. This had been granted willingly, but the Tennis Club had put down tanks at a lower levels than the Bowling Club's, and had " tapped " their supply, leaving them short of water. Captain Coleman corroborated Mr Tho mas' statement.-; j If this went on, the Bowl ing Club would soon be without water. The Chairman said the Board would consider the matter.

The deputation then thanked the Board and withdrew.

The Chairman thought the Board should inspect the ground. Mr Clark thought the matter should be referred to the Domain Committee, to con fer with the Sports Association. Mr Davison moved that the Board instruct the Tennis Club to sever the connection they have made, and take their supply from the overflow. Mr Davis seconded the motion. Mr Clark then put his remark in the form of an amendment, and Mr Alcorn seconded it. Mr Reid objected to the clubs coming to the Board with their troubles.

The amendment was then put and car ried, becoming the substantive motion. Mr Reid then moved as an amendment that the complaint be forwarded to the Spoits Association. He thought it was due to the Association to do this. The Board had retilly no right to interfere. Mr Timmins said that he would second Mr Reid's amendment. He pointed out that they had heard only one side of the ques tion, and it was not a fair thing for the Board to Act on that.

Mr Davison said the Association had been written to on the matter, and Mr Thomas had read the reply of the Chair man.

Mr Andrews said that Mr Reid had hardly stated the case fairly. The amendment was then put and lost, and the motion (Mr Clark's; was carried.

The Torrey Alexander Mission.

ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS IN DUNEDIN.

(By our Special Reporter;)

Having got the copy of my previous communication ready to post, I set forth to attend Dr Torrey's meetings on Friday evening. The plural word is correct, for so large has been the attendance, and so great the crush, that the plan was adopted of holding a women's meeting first, and a meeting for men immediately after. Those who know Dowling street, in which the Garrison Hall is situated, will recollect that, in Scotch parlance, it runs up the face of a fairly steep brae. The hall was densely packed with women, and many had been unable to gain admittance. Long before thejnnie when the women's meeting was to finish, Dowliug street was blocked by a dense swaying mass of humanity, from which ascended the vigorous singing of revival hymns. Those who were in that crushing, swaying multitude will nob readily forget the experience. The vast; audience of men that filled the hall was slightly disorderly after the rush for seats, but Mr Alexander, with muoh taob, set the revival hymns going, and the audience soon settled down into a grave, quiet demeanour. A feature of this part of the performance was the singing of a hymn, at Mr .Alexander's request, by those boys in the gallery, who were long and rapturously applauded.

for. Torrey then proceeded with one of his addresses to men. Some of the doctrine preached by Dr. Torrey at these men's meetings is on these lines—the religion of Jesus Christ is mainly a man's religion, being a religion of strength, Tho Bible is a library in itself, having been written by at least forty different authors of different callings, and of varying social positions, and the composition extended over a period of 1500 years. .Yet the deeper one dug into the book, the greater did the harmony of the whole appear, while the lofty teaching of the whole book by far exceeded in grandeur and in high spiritual aim the teachings of all other books put together. It had with stood the attacks of eighteen centuries, and therefore could not nave been written by man. To prove its inspiration by God, Dr. Torrey gave many reasons, which he said were logical and unanswerable. Leading features in the teaching of the Bible were (1) the condemning of sin; (2) the com manding of self renunciation; (3) the lay ing of human pride in the dust. The Bible alone was able to lift men up to God,, and therefore its source could have been none other than in God himself. It had lifted England out of a condition of savagery, and made her empress of the world. Yet this book was shut but of the place where it ought to be moulding the characters of those who would be the young men and the young women of the near future, The stronghold of the Bible was the loving happy home; while the Btrongholds of infidelity were the public house, the gambling hell, the racecourse, and the brothel. The 'various excuses generally urged by-«nen who did not testify for Christ were dekltwith, and a strong appeal made to them to come from behind their bogus shelters, and to stand in the open as soldiers of Christ. During the discourses Dr. Torrey dramatically related several very pathetic stories, and at the close of his address several men rose to testify their conversion to Christ.

News in Brief.

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club will be held oh Wednesday evening, in Me D. Thomas' Arcade office.

The date of the clearing sale at Highbank on account of Messrs Davis Bros., which was announced for the 17th October, has been altered to Wednesday, 15th Qstober.

Messrs Strange and Co., Christchureh, distribute with this issue a catalogue con taining particulars of their Spring and summer novelties.

A concert and ball in aid of the prize fund, will be held in the Lismore school room on Thursday, October 16th.

The Mayfield Saleyards Company invite tenders for putting down a sheep dip at iheir'yards, Mayfield. Tenders will be received up to' 6.30 p.m. on JTuesdav, October 14th. ' '

Messrs Grant and Moorg request cricjfet ers and sportsmen generally to "try 4beur new combination brace belt, which can be used both as a brace and a belt. They arc also selling health flannel, suitable for ladies' and children's summer wear; also boys 1 knickers and men's working suits at low prices.

Wade's Worm Figs-the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safb and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere

Dixs Gaiety Company.

In accordance with general expectation a crowded house greeted Mr Dixs Gaiety Company on its initial performance in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. The company visiting Ashburton is a very strong one, including many of the stars selected from the Australian and Continen tal stages, and in addition, the latest achievement of Edison's genius—the Kine toscope. The programme presented last evening was both long and varied, each, item being met with vociferous applause. The end-men —Messrs Pope and Sayles, Harvey and Elliot, were in great form, and with their eccentricities and humorua parries, created an endlesa stream of laugh ter. Miss B6lle Bay's rendition of " Ben Bolt," was a perfect interpretation of the composer's intentions, and an additional item by the same lady, was also well re ceived. Miss May Lewis and the audience at once became " chums," her catchy songs and gay manner being responsible for the attachment. Miss Madge Morris also re ceived a fitting welcome. A noticeable fea ture of the evening's entertainment was the Kinetoscope, in which was centred great interest, the various pictures shown being most novel. Mr Harvey's hoop juggling and funnyiems were highly enter taining. Belviu and Cook gave clever ex hibitions of wire-walking and graceful dancing. The entertainment concluded with an amusing sketch, in which, the entire strength of the company was pre sented. The stage management was under the control of Mr Chas. Howard, and the incidental music was supplied by Misa Iry Akerstein. The Company is unquestion ably the finest of its kind—Vaudeville— that has graced the footlights in Ashbur ton, and those who were unable to attend the entertainment last evening, have yet a chance to enjoy a hearty laugh and highly. appreciative programme. The Company make their final appear ance at Ashburton this evening, when a complete change of programme will be put on. As the Company recently appeared at Christchurch for three consecutive weeks with frequent changes of programme, the management can guarantee a , complete change in Ashburton this evening. Another crowded house should be Mr Dixs reward for introducing his Vaudeville Company to "The Hub of Canterbury,"

Road Boards.

Upper Ashburton.

Th,e usual monthly meeting of this Board was held yesterday. Present — Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman, D. McLean, M. Stitt, J. Tucker, and R. Campbell.

The following correspondence was read and dealt with :—

From the Paymaster-General, informing the Board that the sum of had been paid to its credit at the Union Bank, being amount of subsidy due for the year 1901-2.

From Mr Henry Ford, stating that the pipes have been placed across the Lagmhor Road, as agreed, and enclosing account for the Board's portion.—Resolved the amount be paid. : * .

From the Supervising Valuer, informing the Boardjthat he will have a roll prepared for the Ashbuiton Forks River District.

From Mr C. W. Furnell, re exchange of closed road and reserves.—Resolvedi that Mr Purnell be instructed to see the matter is in order.

RESERVE i-ilO. Mr G. Nicholas was granted the use of this reserve, under the usual conditions. GENERAL BATE. Resolved, that the general rate be made and levied as moved at last meeting, and that Messrs C. J. Harper and D. McLean sign the roll. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit tne following roll alteration to the Supervising Valuer, subject to all rates being paid to date •. —From Mr S. Curd to Mr John Hanrahan, part R.S. 27939, 202 a2r Op. TENDERS. The tender of M. Clifford was accepted for the shingling required on the Boundary Road, Droinore, and on the Mitcham Road.

No tender was accepted for the formation of Farm Road, and the matter was held over in the meantime.'

WORKS. It was decided that the following works \ be attended to:—Some six chains of road wear Tinwald to be repaired; fords on Maronan Eoad, shingling some TO chains more or less of the road near St. Helena, 15 yards of shingle to the chain. For this work the Clerk was instructed to call tenders for next meeting. GOKSE REMOVAL. It was resolved that John McDonnel, the occupier of Lots 145-149, part E.S. 10092 ---4109, be, and is hereby ordered, to grub up and remove all gorse and other plants growing upon the road up to the middle line of such road along the whole frontage of the said sections. Accounts amounting to J3199 8s 3d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

Rangitata.

A meeting of the Eangitata Eoad Board was held on 25th September, 1902, when all the members were present. INSURANCE. It was resolved that the Ocean Accident Insurance Company be notified' of' the accident that has happened to one of the Board's contractors. MISCELLANEOUS. That both Bell and Payne's new road formation be sown with grass waa decided on

It was resolved that tenders be'called for forming and metalling the Ealing-Mon talto Eoad and Eailway Boundary Eoad in the Hinds village settlement. ,

BOUNDARY ROADS.;' «;'; ' - i|)iThe Anama Bead Board wrote confirming and corroborating the County Council's order on which this Board will proceed to repair their thoroughfares. • PETTTION.

A petition largely signed by ratepayers in the upper portion of the district was presented praying that the road from Clements' corner to Ealing Railway be put in thorough ordep. GENERAL KATE, A general rate of a -}$. in the £ was duly proposed, seconded and carried, for the ensuing year. CLERK AND. OVERSEER. Applications were received for\ this position. In consequence of the chairman's son being one of the applicants, the chair man retired from the Board, desiring the members, apart from any personal considera tions, to appoint the best" man they could for the district. * After due deliberation Mr Henry Harper was selected, being, a local man,whose character and integrity ar®"well known to all the members of the Board. They consider the district is to be congratu lated on obtaining the services of so competent a man on such a small remunera tion, and that the appointment may prove a stepping stone to more valuable positions, which the distinguished career o£ the applicant .in South'; Africa most justly entitles hini. « ■ Accounts amounting to £41 4§ 2d w.ere passed for payment, and the Boar 4 adjourned to the last Thursday in October.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1902



F. FERKIMAN. FOR SALK MARKET GARDEN, Alford Forest Eoad. MR GEORGE ELLIOTT having dis posed of his business iu'Pown, ha 3 instructed me to sell his property situated on the Alford Forest Road. The property ia -well adapted for "a market garden, and will be Bold as a i going concern. ' j Immediate, inspection i 8 invited, m ulr j Elliott is anxious to retire from active business. Fall particulars can be obtained on application F. FEKBIJIAN, Land and Estate Agent. r ~for"sale! A POULTRY FARM, doing a good business. Large stock of good, nealthy, and weU bred PouUry. RRiMAN FOE SALK ~ THE undersigned is instructed by Mb Moodie to sell I acre of good land, fronting the Alford Forest Road and corner of Andrew Street. Upon the land is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage. Easy terms. F. FJBRBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent j ~~ FOR~SALE~ A GOOD Building Site on the North- East Town Belt, - containing two Roods. The section ia well stocked with fruit trees. P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. ALLENTO2J. A DESIRABLE little property compris - ing nearly $' acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chiuxuey. The property is for immediate sale and possession. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE. Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-e6OMED HOUSE and Section X3L planted with Fruit Trees. Price £130 F. FERRIMAN. *~ foeTsale, CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, 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, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ~~"~ FOR "SALE Charles Street near the Woollen Factory \ GOOD Building Site, containing two "* Roods, planted with 70 fruit trees in full bearing. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent " BUSINESS NOTICES. Where Do You Live? THREE-QUARTEtIS of your time in j your Boots of o >ursa. i At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in i Jishburton. j This is a proposition worth considering, i H we a look at our show windows. STOCK'S I BLUE BOOT STOR'<\ Burnett Street. I Ladies turn next weak. ] We've something very special for them, ■ "h~greshamJ SURGEON AND MECHANICAL ) DENTIST., ! By Examination, October, 1897. j IjSIGHT years experience with E. G. and j LI F. W. Greshain, Dentists, Dunedin j and Invercargill. j Has commenced practice in rooms j upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' i 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, j -—— i Hours of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. i Private Residence—Care Mrs Grant, Wills Street. j NOTICE j Fish! Fish! Fish! j _____ i TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. ' OUR New Seasons* Stock of Fishing : Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka- ( tane" frou*. London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, ' Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and i Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be j beaten. : Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask ' ( you to ascertain our prices before pur- | chasing elsewhere. i HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, j Ashburton. j Orders by post promptly attended to. j ~~~nM4T> Yon PfCQ j J}#O FOR <sbO^» JUST arrived —Case Sample Clothing, | contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vosts, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. - Single article at wholesale price. All i plain figures. ! W. H. PEARCE, j Cash Draper and Clothier. I "OEIINAN IS and odd lines to bo cleared j JAj Cheap to make room for new goods. ! W. U. PEARCE, Draper. | Comei 1 Burnett and East Streets, j LOVELY Lnces 4sd and G? f d. Lot \ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d .Hem Btiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PKAHOEj Cash Draper & Clothier. j _^___ , j __—■■.-— .—. . . - ■■ WE have in stock sheet celluloid for j gear case?, etc. Price on appli cation,— Eclipse Cycle Co, Tancisd Street.



STUD NOTICES TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alfovd Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENOBCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could nofc be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,- - The Light-Draught Stallioa, LAIfEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAiCEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. j Owners of mares can havo paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom iv charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. ' I O Travel this Season in the Ashburton I District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin Mac—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s senson, payable January 19U3 ; .£3 10s guarantee, payable ~£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. ~'cIILA~GHAN~{ Who put up the. 'CALLAG HAN j Fastest Time in the ■ Great Wavnambool-Melbourne Road Kace ode his FAMOUS MASSEY-HAERIS, [ which machine is always to the front on the | Road or Track. 9 204 H' ENRY GARNER, iuJte y/oollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hid.es, etc. 1 Tuesdays.and Saturdays. Behind Hitching : and Milso"m'p. West Street. Give him a ; .trial 9 8;



| BUSINESS NOTICES. . G. M X D 1) I N S ■O ESPECTFUL^? requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, just JOl/ lauded, at pn v es which should tempt nil to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Kakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. •FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough nnd Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, . ricks, Axos, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a.largo stock on band I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, ISm, Id; 24in Ud ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh £m to liv in proportion. , SSWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—.£3 10s, Treadle from £C> 10s to £8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,'' Wertheim,' * Davis/ * New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety at the lowest prices in Ashburton, The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. SALKS ARtt ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions -—:o:— —• Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is Gd, 2s 6d,.35, 3s Gd, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s Gd. Chiidrens from 8d per pair. Schpot Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoos from 5s 6d to ISs 6d per pair I Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair ■ i Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, *an<J Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. I Our Motto ::s—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS .&PICKFOR I), EAST STREET, ASHBTJETON '.. NEW STRAWS , HKW^I raw STRAWS j Just Opened. SSS^^^^m Just. Opened. 50 Dozen Straw Hats. 50 Dozen. Boys' White and Speckled Straw Hats is. Mens White Straw Hats 3s. Men s White Straw Hats 4s 6d Men's White Straw Hats up to 8s See Window. Special Display. Ladies' Folding fctraw Hats 6s 6d. The latest fashion. New Zealand Clothing Factory, T ' WTI SON'S I-TEW SEASON'S n™ SMOB -. I WALL PAPERS „ Have Arrived- I And will be Opened up Tiiio Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and "Colour. The Papers are- quite different to anything of 'the sort be'ore imported into this town, and vastly superior. ZPT The Prices are-tijs same as" for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons (leprous of choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for some time, may have them laid asi Je until required j ZEILANMA CYCLES I \, /FADE from B.SA. Parts, specially for New Zealand Eoads. Better than any im pVled machine for the every day cyclist. Pitted with latest Garrard Free Wheels, with patent Back Pedal Brake, Dunlop Vulcanise! Tyres, Brook'ajSaddlea, any style Handle Bars, Pedals, Gear, Etc. GATES, LOWBY & CO., Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street



THE REASON WHY. L rriHE reason of a certain business firm JL hero selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of i the principals bein£ thorough tradesmen. Tho above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Mobtarty Bnos., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. i ' SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. | Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash j Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. I "!7§7" ANTEI? Known ~Tiiafc Keer Cros- V ? are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a slb box of Suratura 'Tea. Como early, as there are only a limited loft. Don't forget—Kerb. Bros., Burnett street WANTED to Sell—7 acreg good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new s cable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must*be sold. For particulars apply W. Stohter. Helpless with A Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now ... CT7HE YOUB.SEIP with THE GREAT . . .  SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALX. DEALERS At 3/6 per Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. TATES' and Nimrao and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection j lowest prices.— f Oabsonanp Gq.'



TA.iiiOuiN«.-~ Wo Lave just roceived our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most xip-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 premises. We guarantee all our work, tit and style at prices that will compare favourably with those of any leading New Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment in the " rush" before the shows. Craighead and Berrynian the leading tailow Ashburton, [Advt.J



Sherlock Holmes was what we term A specialist in crime ; His methods surely must confirm Him greatest of all time. And though our object's not the same, Our method's just as sure, To kill bad coughs is our great aim. With Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are always effective, boxes every where For Asthmatical troubles of any kind" the only certain specific is Evans' Mountain King Asthma Powder. Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Stranoe's



PURE BLOOD. The claim of (l pure blood" issgfc up by many people who know nothing of purity j of course, such people imply that they are proud of their ancestors. The ppre blood of the well-born is more often contaminated with impurities thatbreed disease, The/ vital force of the body is the bloody Keep the blood pure and clean, and you' will be free from sickness. Bile poison in the blood is the great trouble of New Zealan ders, and bilious people are to be met with everywhere. At this time of year they are moat common, and that accounts far, the eitqnsitfe sale; of Impey's May^Apple^ the ideal family medicine. This safe vegetable compound aots directly on the liver and kidneys, and expels all the im purities from the system. It gently moves the bowels, stimulates the liver; quickens the circulation, and produces exhilaration of spirits and eagerness for work. Sold everywhere at 2s 61 par bottle, or post free from the) Wholesale Agents, Shnrland aijd, 'Co., Ltd., Wellington,