Mining.

Dunedin, Sept. 4 To-day's sales—New Halfway House Is 9d, Monte Cbri3to 18s Gd, 18s 9d, Old Dunstan 3s 9d. The return of the Welcome Dredging Co. (West Coast) is 59 ounces for 129 hours.

Commercial

Australian Markets.

Sydney, Sapt. 3 Wheat—Chick, medium, 4s lOd, milling, nominally, 4s lid to ss. Flour— .£lO per ton: Manitoban .£l2 15s. Oats — Feeding, prime New Zealanl and Tasmanian 3s 8d to 3s 9d. Barley, Cape, 4s to 4s 3d Maize—Prime 5s 9d to 5s lOd Bran —Is 6d Pollard—ls 4Jd Peas—Prussian Blues Bs. Potatoes—Tasmanian, to £7 10s par ton, New Zealand Derwents <£7, Early Kose ,£7 10s. Onions—Victorian to £7 10s, Italians £9. Butter—Prime, Is 1-J-dto Is2|d. Cheese, N.Z. prime loaf 9d to 9£d; large Bsd to 9d ; Bacon—9id to 10|d. Melbourne, Sept. 3 Wheat—4s 7|d. Oats—Algerian feeding, 3s 3d to 3s 5d Barley, prime 4s 9d. Maize—ss 5d Bran—lsGdtolsGAd Pollard—ls GJd Is 7d Potatoes- dS6 to £6 15s Onions £7 Adelaide, Sept. 3 Wheat-4s 7d Flour— £9 10s per ton Oats—Algerian, 3s 5d to 3s Bd, stout 3s lOd to 4s Bran—ls 8d Pollard—ls 8d

Burnside Stock Market.

Dunedin, September 3

Cattle. —121 head of cattle were yarded, prices ruling firm at last week's rates. Best bullocks .£lO 10s to .£l2, medium £9 10s to £10 ss, best cows and heifers £7 to £10 10s, medium £6 to £6 15s.

 Sheep.—3soo were penned, prices ruling unchanged. Best wethers 18s 6d to 21s 3d, medium lGs to 18s, best ewes 15s to 16s 3d, medium 12s Gd to 14s 9d. Lambs—222 were yarded, prices ruling about the same as last week, best up to 15s 3d, others 9a to 10s 6d.

Pigs.—B7 were penned, all sorts meeting with a very brisk demand. Suckers 13s to 16s, slips 16s to 19s, stores 20s to 24s Gd, porkers 28s to 395, baconers 42s to 525.

Addington Live Stock Market.

Christchurch, Sopt. 3

Cattle —A Sydney buyer for fat stock who was expected, did not get to the sale to-day, owing to the late arrival of the Wellington steamer. Fat Cattle. — 155, mostly prime steers and cows, were yarded. There was a good demand, both local and for export, and an advance in prices. Best beef brought 27s to 30s, and up to 32s 6d for extra prime per lOOlbs, others 24s to 265, prime bullocks £\2 to <£14 10s, good steers £9 to £11 10s. lighter £6 12s 6d to £8 10s ; heifers £6 12s 6d to £9; prime cows £8 to £iO, and up to <£1L Is Gd for extra prime ; others -£5 20s to £7 10s. Store Cattle—3oo were yarded, most two and three-year-olds. Calves realised 18s, yearlings ,£1 6s to £1 9s Gd, 15 to 18 mouths' old £2 to £3 15s ; two year-old steers £i 7s Gd to £5 3s, do. heifers £i, three-year-old steers £(3, .£6 10s, £7; di-y cows £1 10s to £5.

Sheep. - In Fat Sheep, about 3000 vary mixed sorts, were yarded. No Sydney buyers were present, and heavy sheep were easier. Although freezing buyers were not operating, prices were kept up by the local tradw requirements. Q-fflod ewes and prime merino wethers also sold well. Prime, heavy wether 3 brought 21s to 275, freezing quali ties LSs to 203, lighter to 18b, best ewes 17s (3d to 21s 6d, others 13s 9d to lGs Gd, extra prime merino wethers 18s lid 20s 7d, good 15s 7d to lGs Od, others 8s 9d to 12s Id. Fat Lambs and Hoggets.—A dozen spring lambs made from lls 9d to 17s 3d. 220 hoggets were mostly taken for export at 10s 8d to 13s, and iss for extra good. Store Sheep. -2110 came forward, moatly ewes in lamb, and hoggets. No business was done in wethers or ewes, but hoggets sold well at 103 4d to 1 Is Bd.

Pigs - 500 mixed sorts were penned. Baconers were easier, porkers firm, and stores showed an advance, nearly 203 being taken by a southern buyer. Buconers sold at 36s to 555, equal to 4d per lb; porkers 20s to 345, equal to 4J-d and sd, large stores 20s to 275, smaller 12s to 18s, suckers and weaners 3s 6d to Bs.

Geraldine Live Stock Sale.

(From our own correspondent.,)

There was a good attendance at the Geraldine live stock sale yesterday, when a good deal of stock changed hands at satisfactory prices. There was an entry of about 9000 sheep, and the prices realised were: —Two and four-tooth wethers 11s 9d, threequ:irter-bred hoggets 9s 2d, 9s 4d to 10s; ■! and G-tooth wethers lQs lOd and 16s lid; halfbred6 and 8-tooth ewes in lamb 10s 65, 2,4,6, and 8-tooth ewes in lamb 12s 4d, 2-fcoGtb\ ew.es in lamb 15s lOd, fat ewes 12s Sdfo 13s, fat wethers 16s Id, 6 tooth ewes in lamb 17s 7d. There was a fairly good entry of cattle, which found j?eady buyers. Cows in profit brought from £5 to £7, steers .£3, 18 months old cattle £2 7s 6d. Store pigs sold at 7s 3d.

DEATH.

Trevuma;—At "Willow Vale, Wakanui, on September 4, Andrew Thomas, youngest nud beloved sou of Thomas and Sophia Trevurza, after a painful illness. Aged

25 years,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1902.

There are a good many people who put great faith in patent foods, and some even 'jo the length of thinking curious that they contain in a con facts. centrated form, much more

nourishment than natural foods do. That this idea is quite a delusion was clearly established by Dr Koberb \{ utohissn, who recently gave a very in teresting address on the subject before the South West London Medical Society, ]}r Hutchison not only demonstrated the fal lacy of the contention of the makers of these aliments that they contain more nutriment than natural foods, but showed how much more expensive they wore, and he contended that not one of them was worth the price charged for ifc. Ho says:— " Compare the units of energy obtained by spending one shilling on some of the patent foods which arc presented to you. In Valentine's meat juice you get sis units of energy for a shilling, In Donaeyer'g petono you get nine units of energy for a shilling. In Soinatose, which is*so largely advertised, there are IG.V units of onergy fop the same money. Now let us look at the amouut of energy which we cau get from certain natural foods. In meat we get 511 units of energy for a shilling, in an egg 10f;5 units, in milk 3440 units and in sugar nearly 5000 units. So you are able to see from that how badly patent foods compare with ordinary foods' in point of cost."

Local and General.

Parliament news will be found on the fourth page to-day.

The Frisco Mail.—-The Ashburton por tion of the San Francisco mail arrived by the early train from Christchurch this morning.

Appointment.—The North Canterbury Education Board have appointed Miss E. Bonnington mistress at Tinwald school.

Cadet Corps.—At its meeting yesterday the Board of Education decided to forward the papers in connection with the proposals to form cadet corps at Hampstead, liangiora, and Eichmond schools to the Minister.

Imports prom America.—The Sierra's Auckland cargo for Sydney from Auckland included 432 sacks maize, 520 carcases mutton, 150 sacks of mutton and beef, 2UO quarters beef, and 43 frozen pigs.

The Poultry Business. — Says the " Waimate Times " Studholme correspon dent:— I hear that Mr Reilly has received a very large order for poultry to be sup plied inside of three months at a very good price.

Anaxia. —A post office was opened at Anama on September Ist, and Mr G. L. Twentyman has been appointed postmaster. The mails for Anama leave Ashburton on Mondays and Thursdays.

Lieutenant Saunders.—Lieutenant E. Saunders, who left Ashburton with the Eighth Contingent, is at present visiting England. He is so favourably impressed with the prospects in South Africa, that he will probably settle there.

An Interesting Deba.te.—There were about twenty members present at the Baring Square Mutual Union mooting held on Tuesday night. Mr John Hayman was in the chair, and the subject '• Country versus Town," as applied to New Zealand, was the subject of the evening's debate. Mr F. Bands was the enthusiastic champion for country life, and, with considerable ability, stated the reasons for his preference, while MrF. Steel, with equal vigor, pronounced in favor of town life. Before tho proceed ings terminated a vote was taken, resulting in a victory for the town by a majority of eight.

The Traction Engine Service.—Messrs Watkins' arrangements in i*egard to the traction engine service between Christ church and Ashburton are now complete, and the engine to be used was conveyed by train to Bankside on Tuesday, where truck 3 were ready at the southern approach to the Rakaia Bridge. The roads are in capital order, anl the bed of the Selwyn is dry. Three truck loads left Christchurch yester day afternoon, and at this side of the Rakaia the new engine will be in waiting to-day ready to bring the loads on to Ash burton.

Ministering Children's League. — A sale of work in connection with the Ministering Children's League was held in St. Stephen's schoolroom yesterday after noon under the supervision of Mrs Den shire and Mr 3 Purnell, assisted by the younger members of the League, the results of which were satisfactory. The room was very tastefully decorated for the occasion. In the evening a concert and tableau was held, when there was a very good attendance. A programme of songs and musical items was given by the children, which formed a pleasant evening's entertainment.

Memorial Window.—At the request o^ Mrs Harrison, the Rev. E. A. Woodthorpe. M.A., -will conduct a dedication service in St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, on Sun day next, at which a memorial window will be unveiled to the late Mr Alfred Harrison and his daughter, Omrah Harrison. The window is a handsome stained glass one, containing two lights, one representing Christ blessing little children, and the other, Christ, the light of the world . The window has been placed in position by instruction of Mrs Harr'son, as a tribute to the.memory of her deceased husband and daughter.

The Piuce of Houses. — Tho South African war has had the effect of steadily increasing the price of forage and horse flesh generally throughout the colony, and in the ca3e of forage the drought in New South Wales has meant a further increase. Horses suitable for tramcar use have almost doubled in price, and the class of animal that could formerly be obtained at about £15 cannot nw be purchased at less than from <£2S to £30. In the case of contracts for forage, the better prices ruling in Australia have had the effect of withdraw ing the better class of article from the local supplies, and only a medium sort is coming forward.—' Obago Daily Times.'

The Torrey-Alexandek Mission. —In view of the Torrey-Alexander mission, pre parations are being made to cope with the large crowd that is expected to attend the meetings in Christchurch. The Canter bury Hall, with the adjoining halls and rooms, have all been engaged for ten daya, and no less than 1250 extra chairs will be hired, providing a total seating accommoda tion of 2800. A large choir of 250 voices is being organised by Messrs H. M. Johnson and J. A. Flesher, which will be taken charge of by Mr C'Alexander on his arrival, and two grand pianos and a cabinet organ will be on the platform to assist the singing, which will be a leading feature in the meeting. With one exception all the churches in the city are taking part in "the preparations for these religious demonstra tions. The Rev G-. B. Inglis, who has been in communicatiog vith Dr Torrey with the object of getting him to visit Ashburton, has received a reply stating that he cannoji come. A petition largely signed has been forwarded to the Traffic Manager, asking for excursion fares from Ashburton to Christchurch during the Torrey-Alexander mission.

Assistant Masters. —The Appointments Committee of the North Canterbury Educa tion Board has recommended that assistant masters at present holding positions in the city and suburban schools should be exempt from the resolution passed by the Board a few months ago, practically providing that ass'stants masters must have had ex perience as headmasters in country schools. The committee has also recommended the Bowel'to consider whether it would not be better to rescind the resolution, and, if all other qualifications are equal, to give special consideration to those applicants who have had previous experience as head teachers. The committee's report was considered by the Board yesterday morning. Mr T. W. Adams moved, and Mr C. Opie seconded, that the report should be adopted, and this was carried.

Thoroughbred Stock.—Mr E. Gates, of Buccleuch, announces in our advertising i columns that his imported thoroughbred stallion Benzoin, who hai probably the best pedigree of any horse in the colony, will be available to breeders this season at Buccleuch. Benzoin's breeding has fre quently been given as by Friar's Balsam, from a Bendigo mare, no name being as signed to his dam. The latest volume of the English Stud Book shows that Benzoin's dam was Lady Victoria, by Bendigo, from Lady Paramount, hx Toxophjlite, out of i Thrift, by Stockwell. Lady Victoria was ' bred by Mr Henry Chaplin, at the famous Blankney Stud, in 1892. Benzoin was her first living foal, and in 1898 she produced a full sjster to him. She slipped her foal in 1890, was then mated with Galopin, and sold'to an Austrian buyer in the same year-. For Asthmatical troubles of any kind the only certain specific is Evans' Mountain King Asthma Powder,

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Gale from between north and west and south-west; glass fall; indications of rain. Personal.—Sergeant William Sparrow, of tho Tenth Contingent, returned to Ashburton this morning.

Direct Service to South Africa.— Three companies—the N.Z. Shipping, Shaw Saville, and the Union—have jointly tendered for the South African steam ser vice, the main points being cabled to London. The office of the first named company state they are unaware of the conditions of the tender, as they are advertised in England.

Catholic Literary Socikty. — There was a large gathering at the Catholic Literary Society last night to hear a lecture by Mr A. J. Muller on " Astronomy." He was assisted by Mr F. Coopor with his limelight views. Mrlluller handled his subject in a masterly manner, and gave a great treat to his audience. The lecture was most instructive and interesting. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Muller for his lecture, and a desire was expressed for another at some future date. A vote of thanks to the chairman and to Mr Cooper terminated a very pleasant evening among the stars and planets.

Jean Gerardy.

Our readers will scarcely have to be i reminded that Mr Jean Gerardy's concert Oddfellows' Hall will take place this even ing. We have already published a few notices of this remarkably talented musician, and it may interest some of our readers to learn what the Christchurch people think of him, and of the other artists who accom pany him. The .following is from the "Press" report of last evening's concert in that city:—" Another large audience assembled at tho Cantorbury Hall last evening, when M.Jean Gerardy, assisted by Miss Electa Gifford and Herr Gottfried Galston, gave his second concert. As on the previous evening, the young'cello virtuoso was accorded an unmistakably hearty recept» tion, the audience showing their appreciation in persistent, though somewhat exacting de mands for an encore after every solo. For such is the charm of M. Gerardy's playing. He holds his audiende enthraled, and leaves them hungering for more. To last even ing's programme the 'cellist contributed eight numbers, and in each exhibited the rich, singing tone, the marvellous facility of execution, the subtle power of expression which have already placed him in the front rank of instrumentalists. His in terpretation of the adagio and allegro moderate movements from Haydn,s Con certo in D Major was a masterly perform ance, marked by rare dignity and bril liancy of treatment. At its close M. Gerardy was thrice recalled by the audi ence, but'contented himself with bowing his acknowledgements. The 'cellist's sec ond appearance was in lighter vein, Siint- Saens' " Le Cygne," Schubert's " Berceuse " and Popper's " Papillon " —three well-known concert numbers —being bracketed. The rich full tone which marked the first number, the delicate sweetness of the berceuse, and the dainty grace with which the " Papillon " was rendered, evoked the enthusiasm of the audience, and the applause did not subside until the performer responded to the encore. Schumann's " Abendlied," and an " Ungarische Ehap3odie," by Popper, with a brillant" staccato " finale, faultlessly played, concluded M. Gerardy's contribu tions to the programme. Miss Electa Gif ford's opening solo, an " Indian Bell Song," was interesting, mainly as a vocal tour-de force. She was heard to much better ad vantage in an " Irish Folk Song," by Foote' although both in this and in the succeeding " Pastorale " her singing was marred by indistinctness of enunciation. Herr Gott fried Galston displayed a finished technique and remarkable delicacy of touch in his pianoforte solos, and his accompaniments were admirably played. The doors will be open to the public this evening at 7.30.

Weather Report for August.

ASHBURTON,

The weather throughout the month was dry and fine, with frosty mornings and chilly nights. The continuance of frost has rendered the soil very dry, while there is very little growth of vegetation. The total rainfall was 0.69 in. The highest on one day, 0.19 in. on 24th, the lowest O.O.iin. on the 31st. The prevailing winds were ] from S.E. from which direction it blew on seventeen days, from S.W. three daya, E. on one day, N.W. on six days, W. on one day, N.N.W. on two days, and N.E. on one day. The greatest velocity, 290 miles, was registered on the 23rd. The highest tem perature in sun, 105de«s., was recorded on the 21st, the lowest, 57degs., on the 30th. The highest in the shade, 65degs., was noted on the 21st; the lowest, 25degs., on the 18th and 19th. The terrestrial ther mometer averaged 9degs. every morning throughout the month. There were no days without sunshine. At present there ai-e distinct indications of a continuance of dry weather. W.W.S. Domain, Ashburton, Sept. 3.

Correspondence

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

WHO IS HE? AND WHERE IS HE?

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir, —I understand that Dr Torrey and his talented colleague, Mr Alexander, we re to have commenced a mission in the Empire City last Thursday. It may not be gener ■ ally known that Dr Torrey is the successor 1 of the late Dwight L. Moody, who was known throughput the wide world as one of tho greatest evangelists Christendom I has ever produced. To be the successor of such fa man, is surely sufficient evidence that Dr Torrey is an individual of whom any country might be proud to have as a visitor. Your own columns have shown us what a wonderful vocalist and. leader of singing Mr Alexander is. Yet I have scanned tnV Press Association, and " Your own correspondent" telegrams both in the Christchurch "Press" and the Ashburton papers in vain, to find whether these two great and good men had arrived in Wel lington, and whether they were meeting with the same success there as favoured them in " marvellous " Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and elsewhere. If a few Chinamen had been arrested for playing a game of fau-tan, or if a paltry race meeting had taken place at Pourua or Gtaki, a quarter of a colntnn would, no doubt, be devoted to these most interesting events, notwith standing that the racecourse is the last place were people are helped to build robust characters, which will fit them to become worthy colonists. The mission of such men as Dr Torrey is to assist bad folks to become good, and to help good men to be better men. Is the Press Association manager at Wellington like a noted public officer of otden time—of whom it was said—" And Gallio cared for none of those things."—l am, e.te.,

Grenadier,

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. New York, Sept. 2 Senator Platt, boss of the Republican Convention of New York State, declares that the Convention will nob pledge itself to support President Roosevelt. OFFENDED AMERICANS. Americans are indignant over the action of Admiral Higginsoa, commanding the American North Atlantic squadron, in entering Newport during the progress of the naval manoeuvres, in order to receive the Duchess of Marlborougli, the Vander bilts, and tho Astors. The captains of the fleet protested, and refused to attend a reception given by the Admiral. WINE AND SPIRITS IN TABLETS.

A company which, has been formed in New York, with a capital of a million dollars, proposes to compress wine and spirits into tablets. TffE MEAT TRUST. The New York "Herald " states that the formation of the Meat Trust has been post poned, owing 'to President Roosevelt's, attacks. AN AMERICAN ACTRESS IN LONDON London, September 2. Miss Nance O'Neil produced " Magda," at the Adelphi Theatre, with fair success. TROUBLE IN MOROCCO. Morocco, September 2. Berber tribesmen attacked the town of Meguinez, and raided the cattle markets. The Governor pacified them. It is ru moured that the attack is in connection with a revolutionary movement in favour of the Sultan's brother. THE SUMMARY JURISDICTION BILL. London, Sept. 3 The whole of the provinces of Connaught j and Muaster, excepting County Kerry, ' have been brought under the summary jurisdiction system of the Criminal Law and Procedure Bill. NEW ZEALAND-CAPE SEEVICE. Mr Seddon has extended the time for tendering for the New Zealand-Cape service until Friday. Eleven firms have been asked to tender. KING'S HOSPITAL FUND.

Lords Strathcona and Mount-Stephen have given to the King's Hospital Endow ment Fund a property producing sixteen thousand pounds a year, and likely to increase in value! OBITUARY. Obituary—Mr Harry Panmure Gordon, senior partner in Panmure Gordon, Hill and i Company, Stock Exchange, aetat 65. OUTRAGE BY STRIKERS. New York, Sept. 3 The strikers fired the Pocahontos col leries in Virginia, which are burning furiously. The mino guards and strikers exchanged volleys. EARTHQUAKES IN VENEZUELA. A violent earthquake shock occurred at Carapoo Sierra, .Venezuela, on Saturday evening, accompanied by a noise which was heard along the shore of the whole Carri bean Sea.

THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. BebiilN Sept 3 The Emperor and Empress made a State entry into Posen. The reception was courteous, but there was no enthusiasm. The vast display of troops in the surround ing country were practically an armed camp. The visit is regarded as a demonstration in support of the Kaiser's determination to Germanise the Polish provinces. The Kaiser, in the course of a conciliatory speech, ordered tha removal of fortifications, in order to facilitate the enlargement of the city. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ON TRUSTS. Washington, Sept 3 President Roosevelt, speaking at Wor cester, said that only a quack or an enemy of the Republic would recklessly destroy all Trusts, thus pai%alysing industries. It would be sufficient if national legislation destroyed the evil in Trusts. TASMANIAN POLITICS. Hobart, Sept. 3 The Assembly consented to re-open the debate on a clear cut issue as to whether the income tax shall be imposed or not." A keen debate ended in the Government's taving proposals being carried by a ma jority of one. Two Ministerialists were absent. The Council negatived a vital clause in the Assessment Bill. The Chief Secretary thereupon adjourned the House to consider the question of the withdrawal of the Bill*

The South African Shipping Disaster.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Capetown Sept. 3 The gale raged all along the southern coast of South Africa on Sunday night and Monday, wrecking most of the vessels in its path. The Oakwocth, when nearly empty, stranded in Algoa Bay, and will probably become a total loss. The crew were saved. There were many exciting rescues in con nection with the ship Arnuda, from Cardiff, the barque Inch cape Rock, from Portland, and the Hermanos, from Madagascar, The captain and crew of the Hermanos clung to the bowsprit for hours, and finally were rescued by rocket apparatus. The captain's wife and two children -were washed away. Sixteen of the crew are reported lost Of stjll in peril.

Sydney, Sept. 3 The Underwriters' Association, received advices that the following vessels with Australian, cargoes are amongst those totally wrecked in the great gale at Algoa Bay. Barques, Nautilus and Oakworth ;' ship, Corioiamis ; all of which had almost com pleted discharging. Barques, Hans Wagner and Limari, partly discharged; barques Waimea and Hermanos; ships CavaUere, Michele and Russo.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric \ Telegraph—Copyright. London, Sept. 2 The King has appointed the Duke of Connaught Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Service Corps, to mark the corps' good work in South Africa. Capetown, Sept. 3 A Committee representing the Paarl loyalists, asked the Governor for protec ion against boycotting and other oppressions. The Governor replied that the responsibility rested with the Ministry. Sir Gordon Sprigg was trying to reconcile the people to obliterate race lines. Sir Gordon Sprigg snubbed the Paarl loyalists for parading their loyalty. He said that he did not consider that there was the slightest necessity for further legislation ■vfrifch regard to sedition or. traffic in arms and ammunition. The ! loyalists retired indignant. In the Cape Assembly Dr Smarttfs reso lution thanking'and eulogising the colonial troops was carried unanimously. Mr "De Waal moved the appointment of a pommit teo to inquire into, the Afrikander Bond's conduct during the war. Hp declared that the Bond had done everything possible to prevent rebellion and was ready to co-ope rate towards federation under' the British { flag.

Pour hundred chiefs attended an indaba at Pretoria. They quietly heard the pro clamation that natives must surrender their arms and ammunition. It is hoped that trouble has been averted.

Wellington Sept. 3 The Acting-Premier is advised that the following New Zealanders are on the Athenic, which has left Capetown for Wel lington ; —Sergt. Miller, Corpls. Harvey, Pilcher, arid Calver; Gilpin, Geary, Hollis, Toinassi, Walker, Franklyn, Burns, Cooper, Wilson, McKaeg, Evans, Willott, Gardiner, Coulan, Neill, Goodwin, Weeks, Foster, j ISqwles, Williams, Jeffrey, Boyd, Narder.,' Hulme, 5983 Willoit, James, Atkins, Cam? pion, Mason, Ready, Bal'antyne, Corpls. Spears, Hamilton, and McKenna, ■

Trades Union Congress

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright London, September 3. At the Trades' Union Congress Mr Stead man's speech condemned the Education Bill as reactionary. He advocated old age pensions, and the necessity for a great Parliamentary labour party. The report of the Parliamentary Com mittee was amended in order to characte rise the late war as unjust. Resolutions were carried in favour of a Bill dealing with employees of Bhops and an eight hours' day in all industries,

The Eruption at Martinique.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright New York, Sept. 2 The present eruption of Mount Pelee killed many people in North Martinique. The inhabitants of Lecarbet, and Fort d« France, are terror stricken, and have fled to the interior.

New York, September 3. Telegrams from Martinique report that a thousand were killed and hundreds injured in the townships of Momeronge, Ajonpa., and Bouillon. Cruisers are removing the settlers to Northern Martinique..

Arrest of A.B.Worthington.

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES.

Melbourne, September 3 Worthington was remanded for a week, bail not being asked for.

New Zealanders and the Imperial Troops.

A Startling Statement.

Reported Fracas Between New Zealanders and Minister Fusiliers,

Two Combatants Killed and Several Wounded.

United Press Association-—By Electjrio Telegraph —Copyright. Wanganui, Sept. 3

The Wanganui " Chronicle " is publish* ing in the morning a telegram received from its Manaia correspondent. The telegram states that the " Waimate Witness " pub lishes an account, based on the statement of two officers of the Tenth Contingent, of a fatal bout which took place between Im perial troops and New Zealanders, at New castle, Natal, just after peace was declared. The report states that ill-feeling had been running high between the "Tommies" and Colonials, and that the Provost-Marshal dealing harshly__with one New Zealander for infringing a minor service rule, caused a body of New- Zealanders, two or three hundred strong, to strongly attack the Munster Fusilier.-, who were acting as police in the town, the Colonials using their stirrup straps with irons attached. "The The Provost-Marshal then ordered a squad ron of Dragoons to charge the New Zea landers, and to use the flats of their swords. A portion of the New Zealanders got into a blockhouse near, and hurled a lump of rock at the mounted men, upon whom-the New *" Zealanders were using their stirrup irons with good effect. Another body, 500 strong, of Colonials, rushed down to help the New Zealanders, but the proceedings were then stopped by high officials arriving on the scene. Two Dragoons were killed, and many injured. The affair has, so far, been. hushed up. The '* Chronicle's " correspon dent vouches for the truth of the statement, and the " Chronicle " publishes it for what it is worth. New Plymouth, September 4 A local trooper of the Tenth Contingent confirms to some extent the Waimate wit nesses' story of the affray between New Zealanders and the Imperial troops at New castle. He says cne Imperial man was killed, and that several New Zealanders were court-marshalled and fined.

Board of Education.

The North Canterbury Board of Educa tion met yesterday. The Normal and Technical School Committee reported:— " The letter from the North Canterbury Association of Women Teachers, asking that the pupil teacher sewing syllabus might be revised, was considered. The Inspectors were requested to confer with the examiner in needlework, and report as to what modifications are necessary. It-was considered that if some of the work now required to be done during the year could be taken on the day of examination and some items.omitted, the present scheme of examination would be simplified, and prove a more reliable test as to the pro ficiency of the several candidates. -

The report was adopted. : - The Progressive .Liberal Association wrote asking the Board to establish classes for technical education, and suggesting that the South Belt School is a suitable site for a central technical school.

The letter was referred, to- the formal and Technical Schqols CQthjnvttep. Mr T. S. Weston wrote returning. thanks for the enlarged photograph of members presented to him, and expressing apprecia tion of the Board a kindness. .

Jt was decided to forward the pap«rs in connection with the proposals to form cadet corps at the Hampstead, Rangiora, and Richmond schools to the Minister,

Ashburton Cricket Club.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Crickee Club was held last evening. The Captain of the Club (Mr C. J: Taylor) occupied the chair, and there was a fair number of members present. A satisfactory balance sheet was read. In moving the adoption of the balance sheet, the chairman regretted that there were several members who had not paid the amounts against them. lie was sorry members had not helped him as they should have done, but hoped they would put their shoulders to the wheel this season.

The balance sheet was adopted as read. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:—President —Mr D. Thomas; Vice-Presidents— Messrs H. Davis, J. Fletcher, A. W. Lane, W. H. Dardis, W. H. Collins, J. McLachlau, M.H.R., H. C. Percy, G. M. Watson, R. G. Shearman, J. Moffatt, J. Dineen, and A. Whitaker j Captain—Mr C. J. Taylor; Vice-Captain—Mr W. Powell'; Secretary—ifr C.' J. Taylor j Treasurgr-rMr A W. Lane; Cotntaittee — Messrs F. Pritciiard, P. L. Orr, L. P. Andrewes^ Crowther, G,. H. Salmon, J. Jackson, W. B. Denshire, and S. S. Choat.

The Chairman said he had induced |he Sports' Association to lower the Club's rent from £12 tp;<£s, as long as the expense, incurred on the Oyal did not exceed £8. SL'hoy now had power to elect only one delegate to the Association, Mr Taylor was elected delegate to the Association. Several new members were elected, and Mr G. A. M. Buckley was elected a life member of the Club. < - It was decided to open the season as early as possible in October with a match against the Lawn Tennis Club. Mr Lane offered to defray the expense of employing a boy to prepare the nets, etc., for practice evQigtevening during the season. Mr Lane's offer was accepted with thanks.

News in Brief.

An appropriate "quotation from Maritang, * is the happy idea by which Messrs Mitchell and Turner draw attention to their ahovr of Spring millinery m this issue,

fHR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , t 9 02



F. FERRIMAN. ' ~~ FOR SALE A GOOD Building Site on the North- East Town -Belt, containing two" BoodE. The section is well stocked with fruit trees. P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR"SALE Charles Street near the Woollen Factory, j ■ t 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 FOR SALE. FARM ROAD, ALLENTOS. AVERT Desirable Property comprising 5 acres good land, with family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Public School and Woollen Mills. Immediate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE.



ALLENTON. A DESIRABLE little property compris ing nearly Z acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double- brick Chimney. # The property is for immediate sale and possession. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent F.)K SALE." AXTKEN 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 washhouse and bathroom. - The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well Btocked with fruit trees. _ . r Easy terms and immediate possession can be given. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. ': AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house andstablea. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and increasing value, i 3 well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active life. Full particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN, Ashburton. ~~ FOR SALE, 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 frnm F. FERBJMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-BOOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. , Price JSI3O ' F. FERRIMAN. 7 BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 fI^IGHT years experience vvith E. Or. and ' i F. W. Gresham, Dontists, Dunodin and Invercargill. ; Ha 9 commenced praatico in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porce.ain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vuloanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hotjbs of Attendance —9 a.m. —-5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Gkant, Wills Street. R CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTE|R, FIVE Years with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years "with J. R. And F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent -with good workman kip. All leather work attended to. j A Trial Solicited. Address — Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. I



OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF SPRING : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive.' •2000 Yards at 4id per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPEKY CO. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co.



Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc. HAVING Bought all stock from Mr V Clark at a Great Eeduction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at Ridiculously Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes II packets for Is, Walking Sticks from -id, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacoo Pouches, etc., for next to nothing. [ Now's Your Time—Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street. SALES may come and sales may go, , then the question is—Where to get ! good, sound, honest value the year round (l>ry H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine, pence worth. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. j Melior's Zealandia Boot Store, i (The Well Known Boot Shop) irrAS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen in Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHKAPER than any other Boot Firm in Ashbnrton, NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.



I WISH to draw attention to the Superior Make of— —Leads, Linseed Oils, & Varnishes,-— Exhibited in my window, and used by me ior House Painting or Selling to People to Paint their own Houses with, I say, without tear oi contradiction, that they are the Best and Most Genuine Paints Made. I Stock everything required for HOUSE PAINTING cr PAPEBHANGING J. WILSON, BURNETT STREET. BICYCLE TYRES. just Landed- Continent 1 Vulcanised Tyres. k BSOLUTELY the best wearing and lightest running Tyre ever made. Fits any J3L machine. Price 26s each. Admitted by Experts to bo 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 " INSTANTER," with locking device, 2s per pair. No rattle •whatever, nnd so neat and light. ' . : Enamelling and Plating Department. Now is the time to have your Bike overhauled, enamelled, and plated, etc. Our Enamelling and Pitting Plant is the mo3t 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" •



• * j g> HP HE LEADING Establishment for Well-made Fashionable Clothing 1 Hats, Caps, Ties, Shirts, Collars, etc. NEW GOOES FOB TEE SU&MESI SSASj>', | Including all the Latest Novelties, i ' WILL BE OPENED EARLY NEXT MONTH. 9 :o: New Zealand Clothing Factory, vii i—■ m> imm ■■[•..». "ii 'i" — nun — * ——-..»- .-.---.... jjjrissee.^ ,:.ia;w-asaw ■u";nr«.>'A r r •



(Over 600 Chairs in Stock, in some 30 different kinds) WE ARE JUST OPENING- A LAKGE ASSORTMENT OS 1 — American Chairs at from 3s 3d eacli, a good strong chair Austrian Cane Seat from 5s 9d (C bolts) a splendid chair Canadian, a grand chair for hard wear, a few dozen at 5s 6d each Colonial Wicker Chairs from 9s to 18s, large sizes Fancy Pith and Rush Chairs at lowest prices - Drawing Room Suites in Tapestry and PJush from £7 103 Dining Room Suites in Tapestry from £7 Dining Room Suites in Leather from £8 These Goods are our own Make —Good and Strong Bedsteads & Bedding at your own Prices. (OUR OFFER TO COUNTRY CLIENTS IS STILL GOOD.) Complete House Furnishers, Next Building Society, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



O^Q FOR p K£| <&/O FOR &&&• ITUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, ' Trousers ami Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at los in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. TQ> EMNANTS and odd Hues v to be cleared JL\i Cheap to make room fot now goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Coraei' Burnett and East Streets. T OVELY Laces 4-id and 6fd, Lqt JLJ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs G for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store,



•"GOLD SNAP.-'-' At this fcime of the year many people, and ladies especially, 3uffer from chapped hanqls. Wilton's Hand Emollient is no|; on£y a cure, but a preventice for this trouble, Ladies using it will find that it keeps the skin cool and white, and the hands retain, even in cold weather, all their usefulness and charm, Obtainable from Geo. W. Wilton, 3, Cuba St and all chemists. Wellington price Is 6d,



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 eucourage 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, fit and stylo at prices thab will compare favourably with those of any leading New Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment W the" rush?? before the shows. Oraighead and Berryman the leading tailors Asfrburton. [Adyt.] Wade's Worms Figs-the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where i



FACIAL BLEMISHES. The effect of the heavy d,«H winter is reflected in one's face in the spring. In the Winter t\\e dietary scale tends to prq duce certain irregularities of the stomach, and these are manifested in Iho Spring months in pimples, blotches, boils, and blackheads, which are a blemish to beauty. These skin eruptions show that the liver and kidneys are not performing their func-1 tions in a healthy way, and that it is time to take Impey's May Apple the ideal family medicine. This agreeable vegetable medi cine is absolutely safe and reliable. It' gently moves the bowels, stimulates the liver, and thoroughly cleanses the system. This valuable medicine may be taken with absolute confidence and safety by the most delicate persons. Sold, everywhere at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the wholesale agents'— Sharla'nd and"Co., Ltd., Wellington. Smoke Ne\y Venus Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere