Mail Notices.

i .Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the uecessary alterations. FEIDAY, Sept. 12. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Sept. 17), and South Africa, pt>r Mokoia, at 10.30 a.m. \

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunbdin, September 9 To-day's sales :—Alexandra Lead lGs 6d; Fust Chance 17s 9d, 17s 9d; Golden Beach 2s 6d ; Kelly and Casey Is 3d; Old Dunstan 4s, 4a 3d, 4s 9d; Otago 14s 6d.

Commercial

The London Markets.

London September 8 Frozen Mutton—Dunedin and North Is land sheep and New Zeuland lamb have declined l-16d. New Zealand beef, 180 to 2201b per quarter, fair average quality, ox foroa, 3£d; ox hinds, 4sd.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

There was a fair attendance at the Tin wald yards to-day, and a medium yarding of stock. As lambing has now commenced, tbe sheep pens were only about half filled. The sale was dragging, and several lines wore passed at auction.

Store Cattle.—Springers £5 5s to .£8 os ; dairy cows £5 toJJfi ; steers £5 7s 6d to .£(.! 15s ; heifers £6 to £6 17s Cd.

Fat Sheep.—Morino wethers 8s 3d to 10s 4d; hoggets 11s 6d; crossbred wethers 14s 7d to 15s 6d ; crossbred ewes 8s 6d to 13s ; freezing ewes and wethers 12s 3d to 17s 7d ; hoggets. 11s sd. Store Sheep Hoggets 8s 5d to 10s sd; crossbred ewes in lamb 11s Id to 16s 6d; aged do 5a to 6s 6d; merino ewes in lamb 4s 2d; crossbred ewes with lambs at foot, all counted, 6s to 8s 4d; for ward wethers lls lid.

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes a* follows ,on Sept. Bth, 1902: , Wheat- Tuscan 3s lOd to 3s lid Pearl ... ... 33 lid to 4s Hunters 3s 9£d to 3s lOd Oats—Duns 2s 2d ; „ Danish ... 2s 2d i „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 2d to 2s 4d \ „ Canadians . ... 2ssdto2s6d j Barley—Malting, prime 2b Pd to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas —Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Goodoatsheaf ... 65s to 70s Grass seed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

The Dunedin Markets.

The l-ains in Australia have, for the moment, put a stop to all inquiries for produce from Commonwealth buyers. The Sydney market is suffering a reaction from the high prices which have been ruling, and something like a slump has set in. One regrettable feature of the falling market is that some Australian buyers are excelling contracts of produce not yet shipped and rejecting deliveries upon all sorts of pretexts. As in some cases this indefensible procedure entails serious loss upon Dunediu shippers, it is probable that the Grain-buyers' Associitionmay take the matter up with a view of protecting them selves from such peculiar trade tactics,— " Otago Daily Times/

IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of G-eorgr Bryant Hitchings, who died at Asbburton on September 9th, 1901; aged 31 years. lie little thought of meeting death so soon. His morning sun went down before 'twas noon. Comrades be wise, and serve your God in time, | For you too may be cut off ere you're in your prime. Juserted by his loving wife and children.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1902.

TtfEßfi has been a good deal of comment on the case of F, T. Moore, who was recently Ecmtenced by Judge Edwards to three years' imprisonment for sending a threaten? ing letter to Sir Joseph Ward, In some quarters the sentence ha 3 been considered

altogether too severe, which is our view also. When Sir Joseph Ward approached tho Judge, in order to obtain a mitigatioll of the sentence, one section of the public immediately cried out that the Minister had no business to interfere with the course of justice in this ease any more than in any other. Now that the man has been released and practically banished to South Africa, it is objected that this is almost a greater punishment than imprisonment, since it will fall upon his family, and will break up his home. For our part, we consider that the Acting-Premier has acted throughout with good fppjing and common sense, and in a mannep £bat reflects credit upon him both as a Minister and as a citi?;en. Moreover, we protest against the principle which some wiseacres have formulated that a Minister has no right to approach a Judge with a view to bring about a reconsideration of what may appear to be a needlessly severe sentence. Seeing the liability of the best of men to err in common with the rest of mankind, it would be a sarious menace to the liberties of the people if the right to .ask for a revision in such cases as that undor notice were abso lutely" denied. So long as the Judge him soll' is willing to revise his decision, and to recommend accordingly, the demands of justice are not likely to be interfered with; ■vrliile~the principle that it is better to err £?■ the side of mercy should surely be recog nised. W# believe the final settlement of Moore's case should meet with general approval throughout "Sew Zealand, but we are not quite bure that the 'autho'rjities^ in South Africa—whose drastic immigrijfcion conditions have been much criticised iv thi3 colony—will altogether approve.

Tifß question of tree-planting, to the majority of people in this colony, is fast becoming" a more impor tant one, not only to the settler, but to 'everyone who uses timber, no mattes what form its marketable condition takes stately mansion, comfortable cottage, or liunible butter box. And bearing in mind the treat fact that £h.e individual, child or adult, who makes two trees grow where one tree grew before, is a public benefactor, we desire to bring under the notice of the Hew Zealand Department of Agriculture, a paper by Overton W. Price, of the Bureau of Forestry, United States Department of A gdculture, which will be found in full in the' July number of "Harper's Monthly," copies of which camp t,o hand last week by the San Francisco mail. We may remark here that we are aware that the Mew Zea land Department of Agriculture has done and is doing good work in respect to Fores try. JEjut so far it has failed to secure the co-operatioja .of the great mass of the colonists. Arßor Bay* which was intro duced about six years ago, has never paught on; in America it is a great institution, and millions of trees have been planted on Arbor Day. But tc return to Mr Price's paper: .Ths great point in it is the question of co-operation ag between the Bureau of Forestry and private owners of land. This co-operation "has I eon undertaken with \\\§ belief that example will prove more

CO-OPERATIVE TiUr. 7-PLANTING.

powerful than precept in the institution of improved methods (of tree planting) upon private forest lands.'' It will perhaps, astonish our readers to learn than this practical forestry in co-operation with a private owner of land was begun in the Adirondaeks _bo recently a? 1898 From the reports to hand, how ever' as gathered from Mr Price's paper the new departure promisoß to be eminently succestfnl. In its labours on this co-opera tive basis, the Bureau of Forestry provides what may be termed the scientific or skilled labour and the settler, the land aud the practical labour. For instance a skilled forester and a practical lumber-man by a combined effort studied, planned, and planted Township 40, of the New York State Forest Eeserve. New Zealand mit?ht with the greatest advantage, take a leaf out of America's book, and working in the direction that great and go-a-head nation is working add materially to the welfare and wealth of Forestry. We are quite sure i that many landowners will be only too i ready to assist in such work. There are thousands of acres of private lands that could be utilised for such a noble purpose. It is not necessary for us to dwell on the ! great importance and the almost incalcul ! able value of co-operation ; but we wish to \ strongly emphasise the fact that when it is applied to such an important branch of national industry as forestry, with two such powerful factors, the Agricultural Department and the landowner, in unity and with an all-important end in view, trees 1 and their habits and state of growth, land | and its suitability and fertility, timber and its various uses, are questions which the i scientific and the practical men will mako a careful study of before putting in seed or cuttings. Thus each locality is mapped out; what trees are the most suitable is agfeed upon; and nature does the • rest, until as Ihe years roll on the axe is laid at the., root of the tree and man reap 3 the benefit of this great scheme of co-oparation

Local and General.

Weatheb Forecast. —Captain; Edwin •wires:—Moderate westerly winds; glass rise; frost to-night.. The Ashburton- Electobate. t— Mr William Brock announces that he is a candidate for the Ashburton seat in the Liberal interest, and will take an early opportunity of placing his views before the electors. South T^ngitata G-un Club.—The first match of the South Eangitata Gun Club will be held on Thursday in Mr John Campbell's paddock, near the Star of the South Hotel. The shooting will commence at 11 a.m., and nominations will be- taken on tb.e ground. Trophies will be given. A G-atling Plough.—Dr Gatling, of gun fame, has like Tubal Cain, turned his at tention to the plough. His invention is a plough worked by a gasoline motor, which can be used at the cost of 8s 4d a day. For this sum it will do the work of 30 men and 80 horses. Ashburton Guards.—The usual Govern ment inspection of the Ashburton Guards was held last evening, when the company were put through various exercises by Sergt.-Major Jones. After the inspection, the election of a captain and junior lieutenant was held, when Lieut. Clarke, of the Rifles, was elected captain, rind Color- Sergeant Schwartz lieutenant, in each case without opposition. A Municipal Test Case.—A test case of some importance to municipalities will be heard in the Magistrate's Court at Christ church on the 15th inst. This is a friendly action brought by the Woolston Borough Council against the Christchurch City Council to determine the question as to the payment of a share of the license fees collected by the City Council for carrieis and cabs. The city solicitor advises thai Woolston is not an adjoining borough, but that L.inwood, which is receiving its share of the license fee, is. ACharnel House.—A Greymouth tele gram states that a good many months ago all the Chinese corpses on tho Coast were exhumed, and aro now stored in an iron shed, near the Greymouth cemetery. It was expected they would have been removed gjme time ago. There is a general feeling of uneasiress at the thought of their re maining during the coming summer months, as a good many of the bodies had not been Jong interred. There are a good number of dwellings in close proximity to the churnel house, wherein are now stored the remains of over 150 Chinese bodies. At the timo ■ of the "resurrection," the authorities here | protested strongly, but were assured by the j Colonial Secretary that every precaution would be taken. I

Tailoring. —We are advised by Messrs Sfcpahge & Company, of Christchurch, that they .are now in' receipt of their special shipments of spring and summer suitings, trouserings, coatings, vestings, etc., and that samples of these very attractive goods may be seen at their AShburtou Agency (Mr Sandrey's), also that their Mr Kerr (oneofthejr smartest cuttei'3) will be iv attendance at the Ashburton Agency, on Saturday, I3th inst., from 1 p.m. to 6 pm., to book orders for spring and summer suits, etc.—Advt.

Tjje Drought iw Australia. — Recont estimates of the losses of sheep and cattle through the drought in Australia show figures which are really appalling. The losses of sheep in the various States since 1891 are given as follows:—New South Wales twenty millions; Queensland, twelve and a half millions; South Australia, two and three-quarter millions; and Victoria, two millions—a total of thirty seven and a quarter million-*. It is estimated also that throughout Australia nearly three million cattle had been lost up to the end of last year, and these figures have unfor tunately been largely increased since. Obituary.—A large number of people on Saturday last paid their last mark of res pect to Mr Andrew Trevurza by following his mortal remains to their last resting place, Amongst those present we noticed Messrs S. S. Chapman, G, W, Leadley, D. "Wilson, J. Doak, G. Coe, J. Corbett, S, Brown, D. Butteriek, I. M. and J. Thomp son, J. Dalton, Mooro, Aston and Lill. Messr3 A. Barrett, M. Corbett, and F. and W. Butteriek acted as bearers, all being members of the Good Templar Lodge, of which Order Mr Trevurza has been for a long time a useful and respected member. ' .The service ajb £he grave was conducted' in an impressive manner $y the Bey. Mr Eaine, assisted by the Eev. Mr Inglis. A number of wreaths were sent by friends of deceased. Very deep and widespread sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Trevurza and family in their bereavement, especially as this is the second son they have buried in seven weeks. At the Wakanui Wesleyan Church on Sunday morning, Mr Eaine preached an In Meinoriam gjermon, taking as his text, 2nd Corinthians, sfchphap., Bth verse. Miss E. Butterick sang the ■" Christians, Good- Night" at the close. A Sad Story.—A sad story of the Aus tralian desert was disclosed at the Supreme Court, Brisbane, a few days ago, when application was made before Mr Justice Cooper for leave for Ada Grace Hopkins, executrix under the will of Henry Herbert Hopkins, to swear that testator died on December 21st. This was a case of presumptive death. Deceased and his son were drovers. On May 29 last year they left Warwick with a mob of bulls jEor Soudan station, in the Northern Terri tory, arriving at their destination on Decem ber 18. After leaving that place they had not been seen ov heard of M-live. Thoir bodies were discovered by a passing travel ler. They were identified by the wid ow and mother as those of her husband and son by certain trinkets found on the bodies. They had died on the edge of the great Australian desert, and their horses were fouudi: with their throats cut, the drovers having eudeayoured to quench their thirst by drinking the blood. The" tails of the horses had been cut off for the purpose of mopping up the blood. The father and son were discovered lying with their heads resting 913. unrolled swags. There was no suggestion of foul play. The application was allowed, and probate was subsequently granted. The Ashburton Borough Council invite Renders for the lease of the Outfall Drain Beserye.

Important to Teachers. —A n an nouncement appears in this issue with reference to day school and Sunday School teachers who wish to take advantage of the special excuraion train to Christehurch next Thursday afternoon.

The Fire Scare ,in [nvercargit.l.— Sir Joseph Ward, who is the owner of' the block of buildings in the town of Inver cargill in which thero have recently been so many fires, offers a reward of £50 for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who attempted to burn his premises.

A Peculiar Complaint.—A peculiar filing on the. part of a schoolboy was mentioned at the last meeting of the Marlborough Education Board.. It was explained that though he had failed more than once to pass a certain examin ation he was not by any means dull or unwilling. "Nervousness, perhaps ?" No, it was'nt that either; he had a habit of falling asleep over his examination papers.

Eagwoet.—According to a southern ex change Mr Gilruth has given it as his opinion that the disease which is causing the death of stock in the Winton district is brought on by their eating ragwort - a weed that is very prevalent there. Several Riverton farmers who have lately lost a nutuber of cows and calves account for the deaths from the same cause—through the animals eating ragwort.

The Harrison Memorial Window.— The window which has been placed in St. Stephen's church by Mrs Alfred Harrison, to commemorate the late Mr Harrison, and his little daughter, is a beautiful work of art and is well worth examining. It was executed by Mr R. H. Fraser, the artist, in stained glass, whose work in the memorial window for the late Dr Stuart has been so greatly admired.

Golf—A ladiea* bogey match was held at the links last Saturday afternoon, and was won by Mrs Snodgrass, who finished all square. The next best scores were Mrs Wood, L down; Mrs Saunders, 3 down; and Mrs Tennant, 4 down. The final of the ladies Meda .'competition will take place on Saturday afternoon next, the 13th inst.

Stub Bill.—A sub-committee,consisting of Messrs Ormond, Lac-Smith, Massey, and Buddo, has been hearing witnesses on the Stud Bill, with the object of forwarding the evidence and a series of questions to the agricultural associations and farmers' unions throughout the colony for their con sideration during tho recess. So far the evidence is said to be decidedly against leg islation on the subject. It is said that the evidence when printed will make interest ing reading for breeders and farmers.

The Pierpoint Morgan Shipping Com bine. —Advices received by last mail state that the big Atlantic deal is not yet finally closed. Mr Morgan has the option up to December 31st next of saying yes cr no. It is thought that he will in the meantime find that he has made a very bad bargain, and may not complete the transaction.

London to New York by EAiL.—Fifty yoars hence it may ba possible for the Cook's tourist of the day to board a train at Charing Cross and to travel in it without changing all the way to New York! It is stated that next month the long-talked-of scheme for a railway route from New York to Paris by way of a line through Alaska, a ferry across the Behring Straits, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad is to be definitely put in hand. We only want the Channel Tunnel to make it possible fcr one tojourney from London to New York " without change." Mr Wells perhaps would " anticipate " a tunnel under the deep Atlantic. In that case we could go all round the world in a third-class smoker.

U.A.O.D.—The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids was held last evening. There was a fair atten dance of members. The Bards reported that the sick brethren were progressing favourably, and sick pay due was passed. Three members were received on clearance. After dealing with correspondence, the Lodge was closed, when a magic lantern eutertainraent was given by Mr Timmins, which was greatly enjoyed by the members and members of the Ladies 3 Lodge, who were present by invitation. Among the pictures shown were some very fine views of English scenery, and of the late South African war. At intervals, songs were ■rendered by Bros. Pearise, Berry, Pearson, and Donu, Bro. Berry acting as accom panist in an efficient manner, At the close of the entertainment, light refreshments were handed round. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Timmins for his kindness in providing such an enjoyable entertainment.

j Puesbyterian Church. —An in kimc ' efjedHiu meeting of the Presbytery of Chvist ■ church was held in the Ashburton church I yesterday afternoon. A commission in favour of the Eev. J. 0. Paterson from the United Free Church of Scotland was laid on the (able, and Mr Paterson was wel comed by the members present. Mr Inglis reported he had fulfilled the 'appointment I of the Presbytery in presiding at a congre j gational meeting at Flemington, and had 1 superintended the signing of the call to Mr j Paterson. Tho call was now produced, and I sustained by the Bresbytery, and presented . to Mr Paterson, who signified his acce.pt -1 ance of it. His ordination was fixed for I Thursday, 18tli inst., at 3.30 o'clock, Mr Inglis to preach and preside, Mr Eiddle to I address the minister, and Mr MoKenzie, the ! congregation. The Presbytery directed the edi(3t of ordination to be served in com.mon ", form on Sunday next, aoaording to the ! rules of the church. The Presbytery then adjourned to meet at Flemington on the 18th inst.

Accidents in the Tunnel—These constantly-recurring fatalities in the Lyttelton tunnel should (writes a cor respondent of the Wellington "Evening Post") < attract the attention of the railway authorities. It has been amply proved in two or three previous instances thst the sulphurous nature of the engine smoke creates a stupor, followed by a fall from the platform of* the train/ a fatality, and inquest. Nothing would be more simple than to provide for all the carriages being locked prior to entering the tunnel at either end, and thus protect the public against their own folly and ignorance. The guards have been pre vented from collecting tickets in the tun nel since the death of one of their num ber from this cause; then why not do something to protect the passengers alio ? Either that or cause some fuel to be used on this particular section of railway which does not emit such poisonous fumes.

Fatal Railway Racing.—An unofficial investigation which has been held into the alarming increase in the loss pf "life oh American railways since the companies be gan some months ago to rival one another in the speed of their trains shows that since the middle of last April there.have been 1220 collisions of a serious nature, and 838 trains have been derailed. These acci . dents have accounted for the deaths of 813 persons and the serious injury of 9958, an i average of about 120 casualties a day. j Following the insurance of these statistics, \ an outcry is rais ed against any further ;n r crease of speed on Amerioan lines, and there is a demand for a Government investi gation to determine whether any of the accidents are due to careless management. , Damage claims now pending against the ■ railway companies aggregate the total of ! £4,000,000,

News in Brief.

Complaints are being made in the Nel son distriot that stoats are killing young lambs.

Nearly 1000 tons of flax were graded in Wellington by the Government experts last month, or about seven times as much as in August last year.

Mr J. Gillies, the conductor of the Ash burton Musical Union, who has been laid up, is now better, and hopes to have a good rehearsal to-night on account of the concert coming off shortly.

A concert and ball will be held in the railway goods shed at Lauriston on Friday, October 3rd, in aid of the school children's prize fund.

The Ashburton Gas Company invite tenders for twenty chains of trenching. Specifications may be seen at the Company's office, Tancred streot.

A further flow of artesian water, esti mated at 500,000 gallons per day, has been struck at Killowen.near Hungerford, on the Queensland border.

At Rockhampton (Queensland) the jury again disagreed in the case against the father and two brothers of the Keniffs, charged with stealing a saddle and other articles, and the accused were discharged.

An extraordinary disaster occurred re cently near Charleville, Queensland, to a mob of sheep belonging to Mr J. C. Peyton. They were being taken to water after long abstinence, and directly they smelt it they made a frantic rush into the waterhole. The sides of the waterhole were very ateep, and five hundred of the sheep were drowned.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory advertise that they are now opening their new goods, personally selected by their manager who has been to Dunedin to select the stock for the summer. season, and he has secured the very, latest goods in all departments, which he ia now marking off at the very lowest prices; An ingenuous definition of the duration of a " lease for years " occurred in one of the Appeal Court judgments at Wellington on Monday. The duration must be two years, because there can be no certainty that the phrase infers a longer period, and it cannot be less. On an operation being performed on an inmate of one of the private hospitals in Melbourne the surgeon extracted from the appendix 42 pellets of shot. When a boy the patient was addicted to the practice of chewing leaden shot pellets. He felt no ill effects at the time, and the results of the habit were not manifested until recently, 25 years afterwards, when symptoms of appendictus presented themselves

A big representative gathering of com mercial and press men took place at the Dunlop Rubber Mills, Melbourne, on August 20th, the occasion being the formal opening of the Dunlop Tyre Go's fine rubber mills which have already cost some .£25,000 for plant alone. The works which cover sixty four thousand feet (square) of ground are the most complete and up-to-date in the Southern Hemisphere. Expense has been no object with the Dunlop Company in laying down their new works, all the latest rubber machinery being put in with a view of catering for ; the general rubber quods trade of the Commonwealth. The Dunlop mills are now prepared to execute orders for all description of rubber goods on terms more advantageous to the buyer than if the imported article is bought.

Few of the public are aware of the heavy work entailed and the large amount of food and drinkables that was consumed by the one hundred and eighteen competitors in the Warrnambool-Melbourne Eoad Bace. The following list of the chief items of food supplies will no doubt be of interest thirty three dozen bananas ; thirty three dozen oranges ; thirty four dozen eggs ; thirty eight and a half lbs of muscatel raisins ; thirty-eight and a half lbs of chosolate ; twenty four bunches of celery ; forty lbs specially made beef sausages ; twenty eight lbs bread for bread and milk ; fifty gallons of milk, and eight lbs of sugar. The Vic torian agents for " Bovril" also gener« ously donated eight gallons of Bovril which were distributed to competitors at Werribee.

Borough School Committee.

The Borough" School Committee met last evening. Present—Messrs W. Craighead (chairman), Beckinsale, Kersel, Hewson, Silcock, Jones, and Malcolmsou. BANK BALANCE. The Chairman reported the balance at the Bank to be Cr. .£3 18s'8d. CORRESPONDENCE- Correspondence was read as follows— From Mr J. McLachlan, M.H.8., re inci nenlal allowances from Education Boards, and stating that the Minister had promised to consider the Committee's resolution. —Eeceived. From Miss Curd,, assistant mistress, ap plying for a month's leave of absence on account of ill-health.—The application was granted. From. Bpard of Education re same.— J&e ceive.d. Tlje Board also forwarded salaries fqr \ August. headmaster's report, The Headmasier reported that the roll number for the month had been 344.8 out of a roll number of 395. Miss Curd had been obliged to apply for extended sick leave. The Committee would be pleased to learn that the report on the annual | examination was very satistactory. Miss Burr, mistress of Allenton School, [ reported that the roll number for the i month had been 66, and average attendance 62. Several small matters which needed attention, were referred to by Miss Burr. inspectors' report. The Inspectors'forwarded very favour-^ able reports on the results of the recent , examination. The Chairman expressed his satisfaction at the nature of the report, and the work of thejte.ching staff. Mr Jones endorsed the Chairman's re marks. He moved a hearty vote of thanks to the staff. j Mr Silcock seconded the motion. He specially mentioned the good work done by ; Miss Burr at the Allonton School. j The motion was then put and • carried unanimously. ■ VISITING COMMITTEE. The Visiting Committee reported that they had visited the' schools, and found jbhat the drain needed alteration, as ij: was a great trouble to keep clfean. * The Com mittee also reported on several minor matters. ■■■■■.

It was decided to ask the caretaker to keap the drain clean. The Allenton Committee reported that some minor repairs were needed in the • school grounds. Messrs Jones and Malcolmson (Borough) and Hewson (Allenton) were appointed visiting committees for the ensuing month. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed: for payment and the Committee adjourned. '

An Illicit Still.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Christchurch, Sept. 8 The premises of a man named James Fitzgerald, residing in Worcester street, Linwood, were visited by a detective and the Collector of Customs to-day, who found a distilling plant and fifty quart bottles of whisky. Fitzgerald was arrested, and will appear before the Court to-morrow.

Football.

The football match Excelsior v Methven was played in the Domain on Thursday, and after a very interesting game resulted in a win for the. Excelsior by J5 points to 3. Mr Cassells officiated as rej?e.r.e'e. The visitors were entertained at WhQqWs ■ b.oarding-house in the evening. Members of the Excelsiqr Football Qlqb are reminded that the return match with Springb^urn iakes. place on Thursday next. A combined schopls team will also try con clusion? with the Excejsior it fifteen oi^ ■ the same dat 6:

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

SOUTH AFRICAN STEAM SERVICE. London, September 7- Six tenders have been received from New Zealand for the South African steam service. The decision is deferred pending tenders from New Zealand. Mr Seddoa expects to settle the matter when he is at the Cape. ENTOMBED. During excavations at High Wycombe 100 ft of earth collapsed, and eight men were entombed. Two were extricated, badly injured, but the case of the rest is con sidered hopeless, though the rescuers are continuing their work. A DEER STALKING FATALITY. New York, September 7 Judge Stoors accidentally shot dead Ms Charles Smylie, the millionaire liquor manufacturer, while deer stalking in the Adirondacks Mountains. A DISREPUTABLE PRINCE. Mrs Roosevelt left home on the occasion of the Grand Duke Boris's lunching with the President, owing to the reports concern ing the Prince's loose behaviour. FILIPINO NEWS. New Yoek, Sept. 8 An irreconcilable Filipino, named Rioe, claiming to be related to Godhead, at tacked Laquimano, wantonly killing several women. The constabulary defeated Eios, captured his mountain stronghold, and arrested seven hundred of his followers on a charge of complicity in the murders. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. StdnkY, Sept. 8 The Governors of Victoria and South Aus tralia have cabled their congratulations to ; President Roosevelt on his recent escape. '.; THE MELBA BOOM. Melbourne, September 8; Already four thousand guinea tickets have been purchased here for the Melba i concerts.

Lord Roberts in Germany.

Chilly Reception.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Beelin Sept 8 Lord Roberts and Mr Brodrick received an extremely chilly reception here. There were no cheers, and few people saluted them. . „■■■'"' The Kaiser, however, warmly -welcomed them. They are attending the parade of the Third Army Corps at Markendorf.

Fatal Tram Accident.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, Sept. 8 An extraordinary tramcar accident 00 ---1 curied at Benfield street, Glasgow. Owing to an accident to the brake, a car dashed down the hill on tha wrong track, colliding with another car, the two then crashing into a third. All were derailed. One lady was killed, and thirty passenger* injured.

Mr Seddon's Return.

United Press Association—By Electric . Telegraph—Copyright;

LoNßOtf> Sept. 8 Mr Seddon, in a farewell message to the newspapers, thanked the Motherland for the hospitality extended him, which New' Zealand considered n compliment to itself. He hoped the confidence and goodwill now existing between the Motherland and the Colonies would long continue. He trusted the Conference would improve Imperial trade relationship, and further ensure the stability of the Empire. Mr Seddon assured^, "Daily Express" interviewer that his most striking- impres- , sion was surprise at Britain's apathy regarding the danger threatening her manufacturing supremacy. He condemns the conservatism bt~ manufacturers and obsolete machinery. . He wa3 convinced that America would adopt the Now Zealand labor legislation, and then England would follow suit. He believed the people in the Colonies and the Motherland were more Imperialistic than those representing them.

The Eruptions at Soufriere.

United Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright London, Set)t, 8 A Eeuter message states that the" erup tion of La Soufriere was accompanied by darkness, loud and rapid detonations, witn a continuous terrible roar, incessant forked lightning, and balls of fire bursting in meteor-like showers. A heavy fall of sand destroyed a number of arrowroot planta tions. There were no fatalities.

Trades Union Congress

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Sept. 8. The Trades Congress has closed. It passed resolutions in favour of drastic legislation to secure proper housing, ex tension of workmen's trains, and .to prevent overworking and sweating. .

Affairs in the Islands.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Auckland, Sept 8. - According to the Earatonga correspon dent of the " New Zealand Herald." the state of things on the Island of Mangaia borders almost on a revolution. The federal laws are being disregarded, and one or two natives have taken it on themselves to practically govern tho Island., *and are forc ing the people to produce for them for ship ment on their own account. The correspondent adds: ". I hear that the Resident Commissioner, Lieutenant- Colonel Gu<3geon, is only waiting for the arrival of' the; Government schooner Coun tess of Eanfurly to proceed personally'tq Mangaia and endeavour to put the Island in a ' better position. There is ' little, doubt that a European Magistrate, with governing powers, is badly wanted at Mangaia at present/The whole govern ment is in the hands of the natives, and there being no Resident Missionary on the Island at present for the poor na&Vet to go to for advice, the ruling powerj is entire ly in the hands of ,a few nnroiy ©Wefe, ■ whose only wish is to enrich themselves TO the detriment of tl^e good 1 and welfateot i the lower classes. An agent or the Catholic' mission, Father Rernarlini, of Barotangi^ two weeks ago paid a'Visif to Tangaia, an<k a' fiat' went forth that no natiye' was to supply him with any food."

Railway Accident at New Plymouth.

United Press Association—Hy Klecjtrje Telegraph—Copyright.

New Plymouth, Sept 8 A man named Archie McGiven, emplbye4 as a driver by the Harbour Board, was out to pieces by a train near the breakwater to-night. He was picked up dead. The line is fenced at'the spot. Tt is not known atpresent how the man came there, bufc it is assumed that he' was endeavouring t» board the train.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 , 1902



F. FEERIMAN. | •J^TOBTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE | Insurance Company Established 1809. Subscribed capital, £2,750,000. Paid-up oapifcal, £687,500. Fire Department—Funds, .£2,731,183. * " „ Eevenue, £1,559,002. Fire Insurance Agency. AGENT— F. FERRIMAN, - FOR SALE. A POULTRY FARM, doing a good - business. Large stock of good, ealthy, and well bred Poultry. F. FERKIMAN. FOR SALE. THE undersigned is instructed by Mb Moo pie to sell ' 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 torms. - F. FEREIMAN, "Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A GOOD Building Site on the North- East Town Belt, containing two Roods. The section is well stocked with fruit trees. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ~~~ FOR~SALE Charlec Street near the Woollen Factory 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. FO R SAL E. i ALLENTON. ! A DESIRABLE little property compris ing nearly i 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 FOR SALE, ~ " CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. : I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Eooms, 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. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. \ FOR SALE | Near the Alford Forest Eoad. | A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section Jnk.- planted -with Fruit Trees. Price .£l3O F. FERRIMAN. BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 I >IGHT years • erience with E. G. and » ■ F. W. Greßh'un, Dentists, Dunedin aad Invercargill. i Has commenced practice in rooms ■upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. : Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Ee3idence—Caro Mrs Ghant, Wills Street. _ Wanted Known. I RECOND TO NONE Water Eace Clenner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. - . : F. W. PAGE, , 124 Chertsey. ; =362.000.= i Yes, it's a Lot. j ! BUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the -works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 800 Days, working io hours a day. TOST THINK IT OVER. j Oae Machine in 1831- j 382,000 in 1901. i They are turning out 3 complete < Machines a minute this year. , Are you going to have one of them ? j Guess you ought! I They are the Best.' Write or call for new J 9 )2 CAT-A.-LOGK , j Morrow, Bassott AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. j M. PRIEST, Manager. | I - -, ! R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ- ' church; seventeen years with J. R. i and F. and H. Steel. I The present is an excellent time to have jour Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class , «tyle. Lowest prices. J Charges consistent with good workman i hip. All leather work attended to. j A Trial Solicited. j Address—Opposite Church of England, j Tancred Street West. j Smoke New Venus *



_____ BUSINESS NOTICES. IMPORTA NT A N NO UNCE MEN T. i Where to - ho p. AND nWW ORE, IS OPENING UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF . NEW GOODS Ex Karamea. The latest Novelties in— SHtr Blouses, Costumes, London Millinery, Silk Underskirts, Bolera3, Coronation Dress Materials, "including Lustres, Voils, Corkscrew, Hopsack, and other fabrics. While Lace, Japanese and Asyrian Curtains, Ladies' Silk Mantles and Jackets; also Dust Cloaks iv great variety. Magnificent show of New Laces,*Dros3 Nets, ToroMon, and Skirt Laces; Kid Gloves in all shades. DRESSMAKING: Up-to-date in Fit and Style. Moderate Prices. TAILORING DEPARTMENT: Very busy. Capital Fit Guaranteed. Lowest Prices. ANDREW ORR. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror-Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hairmers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters. —«I^mnMWl^gmj—jmi»«ii»i'i ■i-i-LiLi-i .■ mh.hm ■—...»—. ~—~..*^.~ ini"rr—l— •—«jma»«v»'.''^ IHEVT ZEALAND J NEW GOODS Blß^Pf^ffl NEW G°OI)S ' Just Opened. HSf^M UST Opt£ *D' 12 • Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d Men s Saddle Tweed Trousers 10s 9d ! Men s Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 1 id I Boys' Norfolk Suits Colonial Tweed us 6d ' New Ties, Tennis Shirts, Straw Hats,, at prices that ! cannot be beaten anywhere. I — :o: New Zea'and Clothing Factory, I WISH to draw attention to the Superior Make of— — Leads, Linseed Oils, & Varnishes,— Exhibited in my window, and used by me for House Painting or Selling to People to Paint their own Houses with, I I say, without tear of contradiction, that they are the Best and Most Genuine Paints Made. i I Stock everything required for HOUSE PAINTING or ,-PAPERHAKGING 1. WILSON, BURNETT STREET. |N 0 W ARR I V I N G-. GAS Lamps, Candle Lamps, Oil Lamps, Bicycle Bells, Toeclips, ■ Trouser Clips, Pump Caps, etc. I We Rep .11*. any- Make of Bicycle. ! Enamelling and Plating Department. — In 6 days we overhaul, I enamell, and plate any Bicycle, and make it look like new. Estimates for ' this work given free ! ■ ■ - ; ...'. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand • , Ashburton Branch —Burnett Street I (Over 600 Chairs in Stock, in s^me 30 different kinds) i T7$7~E ARE JUST OPENING A LARGE ASSORTMENT 0?~ ! American Chairs at from 3s 3d each, a good strong chair Austrian Cane Seat from 5s 9d (6 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 Fith and Rush Chairs at lowest prices Drawing Room Suites in Tapestry and Plush from £7 lGs i Dining Room Suites in Tapestry from £7 i Dining Room Suites in Leather from £8 These Goods are our own Make —-Good and Strong . bedsteads & Bedding at your own Prices. I (OUR OFFER TO COUNTRY CLIENTS IS STILL GOOD.) Complete House Furnishers, ' Next Building Society, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



i A Perfect Bicycle.—Any person con templating buying a bicycle should not fail to examine the latest Rudge-Whit worth machine, which is undoubtedly, the neatest, strongest, and easiest running bicycle in the market. Easy terms arranged, and second-band machines taken as part pay ment. —E. D. Johnston, agent, Burnett street. ' 9 119 ' Tailoring.—We have just received our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage customers to select from the web -which is far more satisfactory than ordering from small patterns. We have a very large stock to/ select from. We. employ first cla^s tradesmen—every garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our wort, fit and style at prices thab will compare favourably with those qf any leading New Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly prder early to prevent disappointment in the " rush " before the shows. Craighead and Berryman the I leading tailors Astiburton. . [Advt.^ i



How they deal it oi*t to China, ' She' can't h'ttve a say at all j ' H>r. positlqn's very m.uqoc ; Among $ie nations one and ajl. Like a man whose health is breaking, - Days are numbered and get- fewer, Unless for cough or cald he's taking W. jE. Woods' Great ParpEßsnwy