Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, July 3. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Botomahana, at 6 p.m.

ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS.

On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at G p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Railway time-table.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, July 3. To-day's sales—Manuherikia 325.

Commercial.

BURNSIDE STOCK MARKET

Dunedin July 2 Fat Cattle.-7-227 head were yarded, about 50 being prime, which were keenly com peted for at quite the equivalent of last week's prices. Second class declined fully lOs per head. Prime heavy weights fetched jell 15s; best, .£lO to £10 17s 6d; medium, £8 5s to £9 ; others, £6 to £7; prime heifers up to £8 17b 6d ; medium, £5 to £6 10s; cows, £5 to £6. Sheep.—29o9 were penned, prices ruling firm at last week's rates. Best wethers brought 15s 6d to 17s ; extra heavy, IBs Gd; medium, I3s 6d to 15s ; best ewes, 12s 6d to 15s 5 extra heavy, 16s 9d; medium, 10s 6dto . 12s. Lambs.—3oo were yarded, prices ruling slightly firmer. Best, brought 103 to 11s, a few extra heavy 14s, medium 8s 6d to 9s 9d. Pigs.—l3o were penned, allsort3 meeting with a fair demand. Suckers brought 5s to 7fi, slip 39s to 13s, stores 17s to 225, porkers 24a to 375, baconers 40s to 555, heavy pigs up to 61s.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chribtchuech, July 2 The yardings at Addington to-day were very small, consequent of the rough weather.

Cattle. —Fat cattle consisted of 96 head, and the small supply caused an improve ment in values. Beef 19s to 24s 6d per 1001b, and more for choice heifers. Steers £7 7s 6d to £9 7s 6d, heifers £5 15s to .£8 7s 6d, cowaJ>4.lsstoii7, and up to £8 for extra prime. In stores and dairies there were virtually no stores in, but dairy cows were in demand at from £7 to £9 12s 6d, others neglected at from £4 to £6 10a. Shekp.—The entry of fat sheep totalled 2500, mostly ewes. Good wethers and ewes were in demand at late rates, but secondary ewes sold irregularly. Heavy wethers realised 18,3 to 20s 3d, freezers 15s to 17s lid, lighter 14s 2d to 14s 9d, heavy ewes 14s to 16s 2d, others 9s to 13s, merino wethers went for freezing at 14s 8d to 17a 7d. Fat lambs showed an entry of 730, mostly secondary lots, and a good many were passed to go to the factory, being too heavy for butchers, at 13s 3d to 14s; freezers 10s to 13s, inferior down to Bs. Only 430 head were yarded in store sheep, and business improved. 142 ewes were sold at lls Id, and 132 lambs 7s. Pigs.—3so were yarded, mostly fats. Baconers 345, 38s 6d to 51s 6d for heavy; equal to 3£d to 3|d per Ib. Porkers 19s to 31s 6d, equal to 3Jd per lb. Stores 10s to 19s, weaners 7s to 9s 6d.

Geraldme Live Stock Sale.

I There was a good attendance and a fairly good sale at the Qeraldine farmers' {yards yesterday. There was a good entry p£ ! gheep and a full yarding of cattle, all of ; which sold up to late rates. It was an nounced by the directors of the company during the sale that in future no yard fees would be charged in the farmers' yards.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1902. Local and General,

Weatheb Repoet.—Captain Edwin fore casts s — Moderate winds from between south and east and north-east; glass risa; frost to-night. TffE GffRISTCHUBCH HOUKDS.—Mr F. P. Ci&aridjje informs us that tb.e Chrißtchurch hounds will meet at Proinore on July Bth and Ashburton on July 10th.. The Nsiiy Si>bgtobai. Districts— As the new electoral districts are temporarily defined,-Mr John McLachan has announced his intentipn to be a candidate for the new district of Asijburton, TcwwAtii Stoch S ALEi—Mr David Thomas sold at the Tinwald^ yards crossbred ewes and hoggets at batter prices than those quoted in our report, getting ttp to 143 lid for crossbred ewes, and to 9s' 3d for store I hoggets.

! The Old Somerset—The old Somerset Hotel, after being in transit since June > 10th, reached its new site in Tancred street this afternoon. , A Politic Stsp.—Mr Whitty, who is contesting the Riccarton seat, has resigned his position on the Provincial Executive of the Canterbury branches of the Farmers' Union. The Highbank Domain Board.—The Highbank Domain Board, consisting of Messrs J. Driscoll/ C. Spray, C. W. Smith, A. K. Calligan, A; J. Water worth, A. Eikcards, and C. W. Anderson, are placed in control of reserve 3198 (lOacros.) Tboopbbs' Cubios. — The Auckland j troopers of the Seventh complained that I curios brought from South Africa, to the value of hundreds of pounds, were removed from their kit 3in Wellington. They com plained to the Defence Department, and an enquiry is promised. The Foundes op Arbor Day. —Mr Sterling Morton, the founder of "Abor Day," died recently. Mr Morton was pos sessed of a passion for the planting of trees. I Every letter that he wrote from his estate in Nebraska (U.S.A.) had the words " Plant trees" engraved on the top. Mb Seddon and ths Coronation Hon ours.—The Dunedin " Star, " dealing with the Coronation honours, remarks :—' Mr Seddon's turn has yet to come, and without venturing on prophecy, we hazard the opin ion that it will be found before he sets sail for his " beloved country " that he will re ceive some high appointment at the hands of Mr Chamberlain, and will be Mr Seddon no longer.'

Land Values in Natal.—Land in Jfatal (writes " M.M.E." in the Canterbury A, and P. Journal) varies in price in proportion to the distance from railways, of which there are a great many. On the 5000 ft plateaux very good land, well suited for stock, dairy ing, and roots, may be purchased at £1 per acre; 1000 ft lower it is double that price; while in the more settled districts it ranges from £5 to ;830 per acre, and in or near large towns sites have been sold—by the foot, of course—at £100,000, and even .£200,000 per acre.

Farmers' Union Conference—The gen eral Conference of delegates of the Far mers' Union of New Zealand opened in Wellington this morning. The chairman (Mr Kirkbride), in opening the proceedings said that although they did not want to deal with party politics, there must be no shyness in dealing' with such questions as the tariff, nor must they be deferred by cries of " no politics " from formulating a platform on which they could all take a stand. He then briefly outlined the objects of the movement. Mr G-. Wilson, of Pal merston North, waa elected President, and Mr Q. W. Leadley, of Ashburton, vice president.

Defrosting Frozen Meat. —At the recent Dunedin Winter show Mr A. H. Chapman, of Kurow, gave an exhibition of his dry-thawing process for defrosting frozen meat. Three quarters of beef and a couple of carcases of mutton were hung in the machinery annexe, covered with water proof sheeting. These were uncovered on Friday afternoon in the presence of a num ber of gentlemen, at the invitation of the president of the A. and P. Society, and one and all expressed a favourable opinion on the appearance of the meat, which opened out bright and clean and quite dry on the surface, instead of presenting the moist discolouration generally seen on meat thawed in contacl; with the atmosphere. Many of those who witnessed the success of the method employed by Mr Chapman expressed wonder that it had not been ad opted in London, but Mr Chapman says there are other reasons than the practical utility of the process that prevented its universal adoption, and he hopes yet to overcome the unreasonable opposition he has met with.

Catholic Literary Societt's Social.— The usual weekly meeting of the Catholic Literary Society took place last evening, the President (Mr Soal) in the chair. The programme for the evening was " A night with the British Statesmen." Two very important motions! came up for discussion. The first was moved by Mr J. Moison, and brought forth spirited opposition, and caused a real debate, so much so that the President had to call for a division, which resulted in favour of the motion on the cast ing vote of the President. The other motion was brought forward by Mr A. J. Muller, which also occasioned much discussion, and was carried by a big majority. The two motions took up the whole evening, and the programme for the evening had to be postponed, but a pleasant evening was spent notwithstanding.

U.A.O.D.—The usual fortnightly meet ing of the Success of Ashburton Ladies Lodge was held on Tuesday evening in the Templar Hall, Sister Hood, CD., in the chair. The auditors' report and balance for the half year ending January 30th was read and adopted, the auditors taking advantage of the opportunity to congratu late the lodge on the steady success main tained and also substantial increase in the funds for the half year. The following officers were duly elected and installedjinto their various offices by Bro. Gobbe, D.P., of the Star of Aahburton Lodge:—Chief Druidess—Sister Aslett; Vice Chief Druid ess—Sister Taylor;; Secretary—Sister Lewis; Treasurer—Sister Daly; M. Secretary—Bro. Stook; I.G.—Sister Kilgour; O.G.—Bro. Mulford; CD. Bards—Sisters Phelps and Tatty ; V.C.D. Bards—Sisters Hoar and Gobbe j auditors—Sisters Tutty and Mcßae. Votes of thanks were passed to Bro .Gobbe for attending and installing the officers, and also to the auditors for their work, the thanks of the Lodge being especially due to Bro. Mcßae, he haviug audited the books pf the lodge for tho past three years without fee. At the conclusion of the instal ation, the Lodgo was adjourned. Light refreshments were handed round, and heart ily appreciated by the members. On resum ing, the Lodge wgis closed with the ÜBual ceremony by the> newjy elected Chief Druidess.

Primitive Methodist Church.—The mission in the Primitive Methodist Church is increasing in interest. The service last night was an excellent one, and the con gregation was large. The evangelist, Rev. G. H. Mann, took for his text Matthew xh., 12—-" How much then is a man better than a sheep.'' Jt was an excellent dis gourse ? and was treated in a most able manner, it being a real treat to. listen to such an able discourse, and thpse who nave failed to hear Mr Mann are missing much through their absence. In his treatment of the subject, Mr Mann emphasised the value of man, showing that the last part of God's creation wati first in importance. The real value was never known till Jesus cam 9. The world itself, with ali its treasures, was not to be compared with the real value of jnan. He then wont on tp show how man estimated himself, ami jbhis estimate was given by showing that the salvation o,f man was the hist consideration of man. He further gave us the world's estimate of man by quoting' the words of the chief priests aijid elders who persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas and destroy Jesus,, kill God, and give us a robber. The latter part of Mr Mann's discourse dealt chiefly upon the manner in which man is sacrificed, particularity em phasising the drink fiend, which eats away the brain and destroys everything; also bad literature—husks, thus sacrificing the intellect; the stage, which was disgustingly low, etc. An earnest ..exhortation to look to what a man can be by'redeeming grace and to live as if we had anothe?;3itorld to live in. Two solos were sung, oneTbjß^feft missioner and one by Miss Pratley. To niffht Mr Mann purposes speaking on he subject—''ls religion a failure?" It is expected that many will avail themselves of&aaw&g &l they can on a subject of this

The King's Illness.

Continued Improvement.

United Press Association—By Electric ' Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 2 King Edward slept for nine hours, and partook of a good breakfast, subsequently enjoying a cigar. He was able to appre ciate the string music of the bands leading the colonials and South African veterans past the Palace to the review, and was extremely anxious to learn all the details of the ceremony. The Queen, on returning at 12.30, found the patient was progressing. He was again on a couch in the afternoon, the change in position affording him relief. His Majesty had made uninterrupted satisfactory progress up to late last night. The bulletin issued at 10.30 this morning states that the King passed an excellent night, and is making steady progress in all respects. The wound is much less trouble some, and is beginning to heal.

South Africa.

The Departure of Troops

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 2 It is officially stated that at the moment when peace was declared there were 202,000 troops, excluding local force 3, under arms in South Africa. Of these 70,000 embark before the regulars. Thirty-nine Govern ment transports, with a carrying capacity of 40,000 men, have been engaged, and in addition, 2500 are embarking weekly in steamers. All the Yeomanry of 19)1, and 18,000 Eeservists, will embark before Aug ! ust. The Australians will go in six ships. The oversea colonials will be among the first to embark. Tte Yeomanry, over-sea colonials, and the Volunteer Service Com panies receive a month's leave on landing.

New Zealanders in South Africa

Wellington, July 2 The Acting-Premier has received advice that the Ruapehu, which left Capetown on 16th June, has on board Lieutenants Simp son, Duncan, and Eraser, and fourteen men for New Zealand ; 9635. Collison, was acci dentally killed by being thrown from a horse.

Colonial Davies cables that the brigade is mobilising at Newcastle, and will embark at Durban.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright London July 2 Mr Seddon has instructed the New Zea land Contingent to remain until the end of August. At the dinner given by the Benchers of the Inner Temple, to the Premiers, Sir E. Barton said he hoped to retain the colonial troops, if there was a prospect of the Coro nation being held sufficiently early to enable arrangements to be made. It is announced that the Coronation will be much quieter than was originally in tended, but the religious character of the service will be more strongly emphasised. There will be fewer foreign representatives except those of nearer connection to I Royalty. The Prince and Princess of Wales will greatly relieve the Sovereign of social functions.

Colonial Troops at Home.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. London, July 2 After the review the Prince of Wales, dismounting, pinned the medals on the tunics of the recipients, shaking each man warmly by the hand. The honours in cluded Victoria Crosses for Lieutenants Hardhain (New Zealand), and F. Bell (Western Australia) and the distinguished Conduct Medal for Trooper Baigent (New Zealand.)

After the march past and the final salute the Duke of Connaught called for three cheers for the King. A mighty shout went up, and the South African veterans waved their hats on their rifles. Additional cheers were given for the Queen.

When passing Buckingham Palace the Australians carried their swords at the salute in honour of the King, although he was not visible

Hundreds of colonials were unable to witness the review owing to the few seats at the disposal of the Agents-General, and the necessity of balloting for these. The consensus of opinion is that the review was the most imposing and the most impressive j^as a spectacle of the Empire,s strength ever held on the Horse Guards' Parade.

The colonials received ovations all the way from Victoria Station, and were keenly gratified at their reception. Generals Bra bant, Cameron, Cantwell, and Gordon, Colonels Porter and Pole-Penton were con spicuous. The famous bugle band of the Eoyal Canadian Rifles was a feature of the march.

A portion of the route was lined by the Coldstream and Irish Guards, while the 10th and 13th Hussars and their band formed a semicircle at the entrance to Gros venor Crescent. At Hyde Park Corner the troops were joined by the African column from Kensington Gardens, and arrived on the parade ground to the strains of the massed bands of the Guards.

The Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders W6re first, then came the troops from the Cape and Ifatal, next tha native troops of the various colonies, and finally the South African veterans, the officers holding only small whips. AU along the line of routg crowds awaited the Queen's arrival. AH the forces were under the command of the Duke of Con naught. The colonial Premiers occupied stands below the windows of the levee room. Sir W. Laurier, Sir E. Barton, and Mr Seddon led the hearty outburst of greetings to the Queen, who was attired in bright summer costume. She immediately recognised the loyal anil enthusiastic statesmen, as did the Princess of vfales. Both the Queen a.nd the Princess werg Jpoking pale. They smiled and bowed their ac|:nqwledgments and were pleased at their reception.

After the Royal salute further cheering heralded the approach of the Prince of Wales with a cavalcade, including Lord Roberts riding ahead of the Prince, also the Head quarters staff, Indian Aides, foreign at taches, an 4 military guests. Rarely has a finer display or more varied uniforms been seen. The Prince of V^ales was in Gene ral's' uniform with the ribbon of the Order pf St. Michael and St. George. • The Duke, of Connaught saluted the Queen with his sworid, offering her a copy of the parade state. Thereupon the lines were inspected, the Queen's carriage pre ceding the cavalcade. A distribution of hpnours and the pro clamation of deeds of gallantry followed.

WjfliltlNGTON, July 2 In the House to-rnight Sir Joseph Ward announced that he had received the fqllow ing Gable message from Mr Seddan-—" New- Zealand troopers received great reception from the English public to-day in grateful trggognition of invaluable help given in South? -Africa.

The Premiers' Cib ference.

ijFnited Press Association—By Electric *•> Telegraph, Lokbon, July 3 Jn his opening speech 'at the Premiers' Conference, Mr Chamlierlain'Sfci^' he ' pro posed.the Conference 1 with a yie> t6' giving oj#,ej bi& regul'lri&y to the feß.isijgents of the colonies towards $ie Motherland. The present Conference would"bring the cul mination nearer, and Conferences hereafter would be. armed with, greater authority.

PARLIAMENT.

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Legislative Council;

Wellington, July 2 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. The Hou W. Marshall gave notice to move the Address-in-Reply. The Imprest Supply Bill for £571,000 passed in all its stages.

House of Representatives

Wellington July 2 The House met at 3 p.m. A large number of petitions were pre sented, praying for the suppression of the totalisator.

Mr W. W. Collins presented a petition from Mr J. H. Newlyn, of Christchurch, urging his claims as the originator of the cheap money scheme. Notice was given of the introduction of a large number of Bills, among them being the Rings and Combines Suppression (Mr Hornby); Absolute Majority, (Mr McNab); Coal Mines Amendment (Mr Guinness); Police Offences Amendment (Mr Willis); Elective Executive (Hon Major Steward); Parliamentary Reform Eeferendum (Mr B. McKenzie); Smoking by Youths Suppres sion (Mr Meld), and Libel Bill (Mr Fisher). The Speaker, Sir Maurice O'Eorke, ex tended to the House his sincere thanks for the extended leave of absence that had been granted him last session on account of ill ness, and expressed his appreciation of the services rendered by Mr Guinness and Major Steward in his absence. Sir J. "Ward expressed his pleasure at seeing Sir Maurice O'Eorke amongst them again, and hoped he would have many more years in the House. The Imprest Supply Bill for .£571,000 was introduced by the Governor's message. Sir William Russell said he could not urge the House to refuse to pass the Bill, but he pointed out that the Government had three months after the end of the financial year in which it could spend money without authority; but session after session standing orders were, becoming more and more a farce, and the result was that the House was now in the position of having either to consent to the setting aside of Standing Orders or refuse to pass this Bill nnd thus put the country to great inconvenience. The system that was growing up of the Crown getting money from the House without proper explanation was against constitutional principle. Parlia ment could have been called together earlier.

After a bri«f discussion in whi«h Messrs Wilford, Monk, Pirani, and Fisher took part, Sir Joseph Ward, in reply, said the open ing of Parliament had been delayed to suit i the convenience of members under very | exceptional circumstances, as there was a general desire on the part of members to be in their own localities on Coronation Day. For his own part he thought Parliament should meet a good deal earlier than had been the practice of late. There was pre cedent for the delay in calling members together this session, and he was sure the right course had been adopted. The motion to suspend the standing orders to allow the Bill to go through all its stages at one sitting was carried by 44 to 10. I On the motion for the second reading of the Bill,

Mr Herries asked for an explanation of the sudden discharge of men from the public works last December. Mr Fraser asked why the Bill proposed to transfer £100,000 from the Consolidated Fund to the Public Works Fund, seeing that on the 31st March thorewas a balance of nearly half a million. Sir Joseph Ward said the stoppage of the public works had not been on account of the shortage of funds. The reason was that throughout the country there had been a great demand for the prosecution of public works during the summer months, and the Government had to take care that the total amount of appropriations had not been exceeded. As to the state of the Public Works Fund, members must bear in mind that the Government practically had to carry on without the authorisation of Parliament until September next, and the ' amount available on the 31st of March last was required in most cases for works on buildings, etc., which were in progress, and could not be diverted to other public works. He declared again that the stoppage in December last was brought about solely on account of the care taken by the Govern ment not to exceed the total amount of its appropriations, and emphatically denied that political considerations had anything to do with the treatment accorded to various districts. The Bill then passed its final stages. The House rose at 5.10.

The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Sidey, in moving the Address-in-Eeply, began by congratulating Lord and Lady Eanfurly on the extension of His Excel lency's term of office, and expressing the wish that he (Mr Sidey) would prove a. worthy successor to the late Mr Morrison. Dealing with Imperial matters, he hoped the Coronation of the King had only been postponed for a short time, and that His Maiesty would soon be restored to health. The enthusiasm with respect to the sending of troops to South Africa had been of the right kind, it had been sustained enthu siasm. The colonies had all done so much "with respect to that war, that the time was not far distant when some representation must be granted to them in the Imperial Parliament. Mr Seddon had rendered great service to the Empire by the lead he had given, and when the history of the Empire builders of the present century came to be written, a place would doubtless be found for Mr Seddon and his worthy lieutenant;. Coming to colonial matters, dealt with in the speech, Mr Sidey said that generally he approved of the policy of the Government. He could not give unqualified praise to the administration of the Education Depart ment, and complained of the neglect of the Department in answering communications sent by the Ofcago Board, He regretted the absence from the Governor's Speech of any indication of local government legisla tion.

Mr Hornsby, in seconding the motion, congratulated Mr Sidey upon his maiden speech in the House, and said he had sue- geeded one of the most strenuous politicians who had ever sat in the House—a loyal, leal, hearty fellow, and a consistent party man. Turning to general matters, JMr Hornsby said what this country wanted was free trade with Britain, and protection against the rest of the world, and he hoped some such proposal would be the outcome of the Premier's- Conference. Major - General Babington was no doubt; a good officer, hut he thought the Government should have appointed a Commandant from within the colony, and nest imported another imperial pffieer. If the House did not pass the Absolute Majority Bill, he trusted it waulcl agree to a Second Ballot Bill, A Referen dum Bill, with the" power of initiative, ought also to be passed, a,nd under its pro visions a referendum could be taken on such questions as Bible reading in schools, and Prohibition. He approved of tho §tajfce Insurance scheme, an 4 spake approvingly of the railway services, expressing the hope that some compensation provision would be made to meet the case of railway hands who might be maimed in the executiqn, of their duty. Touching on lah,qviv legislation, he depreqated the establishment of the Far mers' Union, which was a re-establishment of thp Rational Ass" under another name. Legislation was. Tyom.is,ed to, deal with combines and trusts, but no such legislation could give satisfaction unless it dealt with " tied houses/ He thou.gh.tj too railway Qonstruetion was being undertaken, and the Midland and Qtago Central lines ought to be stopped. He warned the Government against timber syndicates, who were endeavouring to grab the timber of the colony. Sooner than that, he urged the iufroducftpn of a State saw mill. ■ "' ' "' '

Mr Witheford congratulated Sir Joseph Ward pnhis conduct of the business ot the House,' He cpmplainecl tjiat three million acres of Crown lands in the North Island were lying idle, and he contended that while this state of aflairs was allowed to continue, it could not be said that we were,

making the most of the resources of the colony. Mr E. M. Smith urged better representa tion of the North Island in the Cabinet, although he had no objection to any of the present occupants of the Ministerial benches. He regretted the Speech made no reference to the introduction of the Local Government Bill this session. He spoke at some length of his experiences during his recent trip Home, and said there were thousands of skilled men in the Old Country who were ready and willing to emigrate to New Zealand if it were not for the initial expense. Speaking of the De fences, he agreed that New Zealand could not afford to maintain a standing army, but we must be prepared for war. Mr McNab, after congratulating Mr Sidey upon hin speech, referred to the Second Ballot proposals, and said he thought the general feeling was that whatever scheme was adopted, it should obviate the necessity of a second election. He was prepared to support any reasonable scheme that would ensure the desired result. He deprecated the wholesale condemnation of the Far mers' ¥nion, and said that so far as the southern part of the colony was con cerned, the Union had given fair and loyal assistance in the government of the country, in support of which he instanced the atti tude of the southern Union in regard to the Workers' Compensation Act 1900. Re ferring to railway construction, he said he regarded the Wellington to Auckland I trunk line as a work of the fir&t colonial importance, and next to it he placed the ' South Island trunk line from Picton to the Bluff. Ho strongly urged the Government to adopt a proper system of conservation of our forests. The debate then closed, and Mr Sidey having briefly replied, the Address-in-Reply was agreed to on the voices. [ PACIFIC CABLE. I Sib Joseph Ward informed the House I that the Pacific cable was now transmitting messages direct from Doubtless Bay (north I of Auckland), to Southport (Queensland), , and would greatly facilitate the handling of work on that cable. The House rose at 11 o'clock.

Railway Accident.

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| Dunedin, July 2 There was another railway accident* thii forenoon, about a mile and a half north of Seacliffe, and it is surprising the conse | quences were not more serious. How the accident occurred is not certain. A train left Dunedin for Oamaru at 7.40, composed of an engine, three or four empty trucks, intermediate vans, and two long bogie carriages, an American carriage, and the guard's van. About a mile and a quarter beyond Seacliff, one of the trucks left the metals. This was not noticed by those on the train. The bumping told on the axle box, which commenced to break up. After leaving the cutting to round the wide curve, the driver apparently noticed the truck was off, and put on brakes. The momentum caused the train to buckle, and the first carriage plunged down the em bankment, pulling the next carriage half off the line, and also two of the intermediate trucks in front, which fell on their sides, one wheel mounting the platform of the carriage and smashing the ironwork. The carriage, though at an angle of 45 degrees, did not fall over. There were about twenty passengers on the train, and the first inti mation of danger was finding the train going over the embankment. Fortunately, all escaped with a severe fright, with the exception of a young man who was thrown off the rear platform and was bruised, and two girls who received a severe shaking. Had the train been a heavier one, or had the derailment taken place a little further on, the result would have teen more serious.. [In consequence of the accident, the ex press was an hour late in arriving at Ash burton last night, the line not having been repaired in time to allow her to come through.]

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Eoad Board was held on Monday last. Present—Messrs D. McLean, Joshua Tucker, and E. Campbell. An apology was received from the Chairman, Mr C. J. Harper, for his absence. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr Joshua Tucker was voted to the chair. ; COBEESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows :— From Mr Henry Ford, re pipes required for portions of Lagmhor Eoad. From same, re burning gorse on property adjoining Reserve 1983, Winslow, and stating he had cut off a chain in width to prevent the fire spreading to the fences. The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board did not object to his burning. From same, forwarding account of work done at Jackson's Eoad river protection, and requesting payment of the Board's portion as agreed, viz., £15.—Eesolved the amount be paid.

From theEegistrar of Canterbury Col lege, asking if any rates remain unpaid on Eeserves 2254, 2255, 2258, 2259,—The Clerk stated he had replied all rates paid to date. From Dr. Bolger, forwarding notice of a ease of scarlatina in Allenton.—The Clerk stated he had instructed the Inspector to inspect the premises and see their being in proper order.

From Mrs E. W. Harris, complaining of persons carting and depositing rubbish in a gully near the footpath in Cox street.—The Clerk stated the Inspector had also been instructed to look into this matter.

The Clerk was instructed to have a notice board erected " That persons depositing rubbish in the gully will be prosecuted." From the Wakanui Eoad Board, asking for information with reference to the Eoad Grading Machine lately purchased by the Board.—The Clerk stated he had given all tb,e information he could.

From Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, asking how the Board deals with its five-acre gravel reserves.—The Clerk was instructed to reply, giving all particulars. REPORTS. A report was received from the Inspector of Nuisances, in which ha stated he had visited the premises where the case of scarlatina reported, js» and found them in good order. Ha also visited several other properties finding them mostly in good ordeft considering the very wet weather. The Clerk was instructed to write to those whose properties required attention. The member for- the Allenton Ward re ported that the pipes lately put in across Allen's Koad to carry the water from the Mill Creek, were a great success, and he felfc sure they would carry all the water, even in flood time. - LEASE. Ec Board's lease from Messrs Friedlander Bros.—Resolved that the Chairman, Mr C. J. Harper, and Mr J. Tucker, be authorised to sign the lease on behalf of the Board. BQLt; ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit the following to the Supervising Valuer, sub ject to all ratss being paid to date:—From Mr F, Dalgety to Mr James Austin, Dane bury Estate, 2191 a2r 84p. CtQBSJC NOTICES. Resolved, the Clerk send gorse notices as follows :— That Mr T. E. Upton, the owner of Lota 157, 158, pt. 10092, be, and he is hereby i ordered to grub up and remove all gorse and other plants growing upon the road np to the middle line of such road along the whole frontage of the said sections. Also notices ba sent to Mr James Wer« Ba^kev,, My Henry Potter, and the Ashburton County Eacing Club. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence from the meeting was granted to Messrs E. Herring and M. Stitt. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to .£227 8s 7d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. j F. FEREIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS IOR SALE BY PRIVATE TJRBA.Tr. A SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acre 9 JT^ of Land, Six-roomed House and tbuildings. The land is subdivided into paddocks, and is within easy distance a school F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. ~ "foe sale! 2| Acres Land, Belt Road, Allenton. "%,% RS Randall has instructed me to * 4 Sell that very desirable residential site, situated in the Belt Soad, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2£ acros. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked with choice fruit trees. Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Nelson Street, Hampstead, Within a few chains of the School. MR T. G. HIGHT, in consequence of his having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brick Dwelling containing four roomß, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. Fall particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERBIMAN, LISMORE. Q£\A ACRES of Land. CapitalJSheep OU\J Grazing Farm. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, " ASHBURTON. Tlf ALF-ACRE of ground with House of 5 » Six Booms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this pui'chase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAK, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and /A 5 Acres of Land within a very easy distanoe of the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. /~\UARTER-ACRE of ground, with House \cJ. of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. P. FEREIMAN, I Ashburton. j The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd PoiitOT Holders are hereby notified that Me Henbt Stkphbnson I haß been appointed Local Agent at Ash- i burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. ! The Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of Tvhich may be obtained on application to Henbt Stephenson, i Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christchurch. hTgresham. SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice in rooms ! upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett. 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. Hours of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 166 Insure your life in the Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Adaress letters-Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 To Whom it Concerns I HEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be jceßpoasible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, those made with the firm of Moeiarty Bhos., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterera, etc., Wakanui Road), frost this date.—X.Y.Z. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. THE Federal Tariff has been so altered lately that buyers in certain markets have been afraid to invest. The duties on all finished articles have been considerably raised, but that does not apply to us. For instance, we are quoting Celluloid Mud gards at 7s 6d per pair, and you could not import them in 6mall qttantities for any where near the price. Those guards have been proved to be the best on the market and are obtainable from the Eclipse Cycle Works, Taacred Street.



__ BOSINB3B NOTICES 1 MONSTER =OLEARING- SALE.'— Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH. ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats 1 s each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9a 6d, Us 9d, 12b 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10a each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORE.



STOCKTAKING' SALE, : : End of the Cycling Season, : : FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. S ale Commences July ist.- ——— Bargains for Every Cyclist. The Entire Stock to be Cleared r Bells, all sorts, from 6d upwards to 4a Oil Lamps at 3s each env 1!? n? Gas Lamps at 8s 6d each S»UX,& U£ Candle Lamps at 7s 6d and 10s 6d eaoh Outfits at 3d, 6d, 9d, la < Oils at 6d, 9d, Is fllrf r X I I Kn Toe Clips all prices from 9d upwards v.' v-/ JL^ _■_ ±.\j±. VXJKJ Trouser Clips in endlesa variety from 2d per pair Lady's Skirt Clips 9d per pair. (You want a pair.) Blumels Celluloid Mudguards 8s per pair Silvertown Covers, all sizes, 19s Hall, Shone, rubber adjustable Guards Oceanic Dunlop Covers, 17s 6d 7s 6d eaoh Inner Tubes 7s 6d each ALL FOR ONE MONTH. In fact anything necessary for a Cyclist you can obtain at greatly , reduced Prices at Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton, W. Schwartz, Branch Manager. T)ICKED 8c PACKED IN CEYLON. j Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from TeafGarden tolTeaJPofc \MWif r^\ wAF/i I/\/ Ll Ji Sstfete <wi it hip "•« "in S5 {j 8 a A Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used injithe Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J. T, COOCH, Ashburton. "sign writing.



"f HAVE secured the services of MR BRAD WELL as ;Sign-wrifcer, Gilder, etc. JL Mr Bradwelt has been in the employ of Mr W, Sey, of Christchurch, as writer for the past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, as hitherto. ■j. wTTs on, ! . BCJRNETT STEEET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer- Wall Papers, Window Glass, "Paints, Oils, ' A'RIOH GOLD MINE DISCOVERED IN ASHBURTON,—A Great Boom for the District. iffSSLLQ&'S Zealaadia Boot Store, takes a Loading-Pari Tfo© Asjibarton Pablicbave long ago discovered that by Shopping at Mel lows 55eal«nd« Spot Store they Save Pounds and Pounds a Year. Remember tfaat J&ELLOR'S Boots and Shoes are always up-to-date. Do not forget that his Prices M»wry much Cheaper than any other Boot Shop in Ash burton, /iatiam » mmv CORONATION CORONATION During Coronation we intend to give our CJcstotiMM* feeder valae than ever Wise Fathers and Mothers ! It will pay you to take noti«a of <£$, The i oliowaag .are a few of our Prices ; Men'a gocd strong Shooters, 10a Ladies' Pretty Shoes, from 6a 3d Ladies' Evening Shoes Great Value at 3s lid Girls' and Boys' School Boots from 4a 6d Ladies' Button Shoes, wonderful valae, 9a <&i Men's good strong Bluchers, 5s lid Ladies' Felt Slippers from 1b And a thousand other lines tnat.*a»oot be beaten for price or quality Remember, there is not a Shop to"*^^^ for so little money as MELLOB. Remember, that MBLLOB S Zealand* Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, so if you wuh to Save Money and grow rich, bay your BOOTS and Shoes from no other Shop but J UELLO B fS. ZEALANBXA BOOT STORK, J. UL &U U W^ o Bj gtreefej Aflhborton j



f-j There is this peculiar thing about our Hair Vigor: it's a hair food, not a dye. It doesn't turn your hair sud denly black and make it look dead and lifeless. But gradually the old color comes back, all the rich color it used to have. And it also stops falling JxsHFl!j^^ Even if your hair $fjg/l0!jm<j)) isn't coming out, jß«irlJpFflp|j^ isn't turning gray, MJSTgg* jwßffi *sn't too short, iSBB '»' yet you certainly nX -^£- / want a fine dress ffH^-x^-v. ing for it, and here Ayer's Hair Vigor It keeps the scalp clean and healthy, removes all dandruff, makes the hair grow rapidly, prevents it from falling out, and does not allow a single gray hair to appear.*- Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. . Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mibs., U.S.A.



ASHBURTON POULTBY SOCIETT. — Th© annual show of the Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society, will be held in Ml P. Thomas' auction rooms on Friday and Saturday, July 25th and 26th, the entries for which close 03 Thursday next, July 10th. A. .special class for boaa &&& farmers has beeft 'fttid^d, for which ;the President of the Society, Mr J. B^#dhplme, junr., offers th.c following special' piizes i-^-^ftv the best pen of six birds (cockerels or pullets,) ,^dapted for export. To be shown alive'l The fudg#, &>' a^&iJ'd fifty per cent, of the points at the awatd killed and jpjLyoJMs> $&$' B#»» 4 4? : 5 aecond, £1 Is, Tailorihg,—grangers yi^itQr? %x$ \ respectfully reminded t^B* w^ do not m#kjp strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting i local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and •« »p-fo-4a^" style of our goods, and remember oup motto is always " satis faction."— CjWG»£A£> and Bbbbtman.— [Advt.]



Hollis Ctci.es, —The display ©£ HolHs cycles now on view at' John (J>rr * Go's is veil worthy of inspection by' d,ll cycling etiiihtiß -02,615. Thesemachineß ire made from genuine B' ''§. A jp^eiy jthe'celebrated gunmaker's, 'I | H^pUis nnd^ori^ p^mijagham.WihicJiLsho.uld be su^cient giwaai^''s $$$ efecienoy. The models we have seen are superbly fiiusfc ed, and the high stimdard of quality attained in the manufacture of the'Hpllis bicycle hits been most rigidly maintained. Smoke New Yeuus



'Wqnted Ivao^a—That ior Cktnghs and Opltis, however severe, there is nothing la comparei with TUSSICUR&. ' * New "Venna Worms underlain© Children's Constitut ion.s, TJse Wade's Worm Figs 4 Is boxes.