Mail Notices.

f Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations: f FRIDAY, Oct. 31. , For Northern Ports and Westport, also Jl Australian States (due Sydney Nov. sth), and South Africa, per Talune, at 10.30 a.m. . SATURDAY, Novr. 1. For Australian States dus Melbourne Nov. Bth), India, China, Ceylon, Strait 3 Settlement, Japan, South Africa, etc, also ' Continent of Europe and United Kingdom ? (due London December 4th), via Brindisi, I at 12.30 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedtn, Oct. 30 To-day's sales—Great Central 3s 9d, Mos quito 20s 6d, Prince Arthur 13s 3d, Trafal gar 16s 6d.

Commercial.

Property Sale

Mr F. Ferriman reports the sale of Town Section No. 1180 with dwelling of six rooms, on account of Mr T. Green, who has pur ohased a drapery business in the Clutha district.

Burnside Stock Market.

Donedin, Oct. 29

CATTLE.~At the Burnside market to-dayg the entry of fat cattle totalled-209 head, the majority being medium and light weights, and prices all round declined, i prime bullocks and heifers being 2Cs per j head and medium 20s to 25s lower. Best j bullocks £11 40s to £12 10s, medium £9 15s j to £10 17s 6d, light .£8 5s to £9 10s; prime j heavy cows and heifers ,£l2 to .£l3 7s 6d, geod £9 5s to .£ll, medium .£6 5s to .£B, old .£5 to .£6 17s 6d.

Sheep.—22oo were penned, nearly all crossbred. At the opening sales were dull, and prices were Is lower, but competition improved and closing rates were on a level with late quotations. Best crossbred wethers 19s to 235, good to prime 163 6d to 18s 6d, medium 13s 6d to 16s, best ewes 16s 6d to 18s 6d for heavy, 19r to 22s for extra heavy, ordinary 9s to 14s. Lambs—l 24 were penned, best 14s to 15s 3d, medium to good 10s to I3s, others 8s to 9s 6d. L'igs.—96 were penned, and all met with fair competition. The demand for 6uckers and slips was strong. Sucker 3 sold at 13s 6d to 16s, slips 17s 6d to 22s Cd, stores 243 6d to 28s, porkers 30s to 38s, baconers 41s to 565.

Geraldine Stock Market.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

There was a slight falling off in the attendance at the Geraldine live stock sale yesterday, owing to the Timaru Show, but there was an entry of between 4000 and 5000 sheep, all classes of which sold well. Hoggets particularly met with an improved demand. The prices are as under:— Hoggets 8s 6d to 13s Id, four, six and eight tooth ewee.) with well grown lambs at foot, 10s 3d; do. ewes, with full and failing mouths, 8s ; broken mouth ewes and lambs 6s to 6s 6d. About 60 head of cattle were yarded. Fat cows brought £o 17s 6d, .£6 12s 6d, £S 7s Gd, £8 12s 6d, to ,£3 15s; cows in profit £5, three-year-old heifers £3 6s, springing heifers up to £5, £5 15s to £6; three-year-old shorthorn bull £3 15s 6d. There was a good entry of pigs, stores sell ing at 7s, 9s, 10s to 13s.

Addington Live Stock Market

Christchurch, Oct. 27 There wore fair entries and brisk busi ness, especially ia the fat classes. Cattlk—l72 Pat Cattle were yarded, mostly good to prime beef, and ruling at 35s to 37s Gd, o'-hers 32s fid to 34s 6d per DOlbs. Pdmo steers realised ,£ll to- «Sl4 2s Gd, others £7 to .£lO 10-s heifers £7 to £10 17s (3d, prime cows £d to iUU 10s, others £3 5s to .£B. Store Cattle—2so came forward, and met with good sale. Year lings fetched 203 to 27s 6d, 15 to 18 mouths' old £3 to .£3 17s 6d, 2-year-old steers £5 10s to J35 11s, heifers M 10b to M 17s Od, 3 year-old steers £6 10s to £7 ss, heifers £5 12;?, dry cows £1 15s to £4, dairy cows £4 to M ss,

Sheep.—ln Fat Sheep, 5200, including a few prime heavy consignments of wothers, ewes in wool, and shorn. Many of the freezing lines lacked finish. Prime haavy sheep did not reach last week's quotations, but freezers showed an advance considering tho quality. Butchers' sheep and merinos sold well. Prime heavy weihers realised 24s to 28s, freezers 19s to 23s 3d. light and unfinished 15s Gd to 17s Gd, best shorn wethers 17s to 2ls 3d to 21s for extra, lighter IDs to 16s Gd, prime heavy ewes 20s to 245, good 16s to 19s Gd, others 10s lOd to 15s 6d, best shorn owes 14s to 19s 6d, others lls to 13s Gd, hoggets 15s Gd to 19s, merino wethers 15s to 21s 6d. Fat Lambs- 229 were penned, tho best selling well at lGs to 17s 2d for freezing sorts, up to 2,0s Gd for extra, and 9s 6d t? 14s 6d for inferior. Store Sheep.~936, mostly wethers, wore offered, which sold woll, woollies making lGs lOd, shorn 14s Id, ewes in lamb 7s, 8s 3d, to 8s lOd, all counttd, and a few hoggets at 9s 2d.

Pjgs—293 were yarded, and met with a strong demand, and there was an advance in prices for all sorts. Baconers fetched 45b to 70s, equal to 5d and s£d, porkers 2§s to 40s, equal to Gd and GJd, lurge stores 18s to 25s 6d, smaller 12s Gd to 17s 6d ? suckers ajjd weaners 6s to 12s.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1902.

Complaints are frequently made v/ith vfr gard to the conduct of men who are in the habit of Igunging about the Post Office and hotel corners on Sunday afternoons find evenings. These are mostly youths b.o fcweon puberty and adolescence, and they often amuse themselves in a most objectioii able manner. Not content with subjecting passers-by, especially young girls, to audible and vulgar comment, they frequently go further, sometimes —when sitting on door steps—trying to trip up passing women and children by suddenly throwing out their legs as they go by. A resident informed us recently that one of his children had its face and hands badly cut a few day* ago as the result of this kind of thing. The nuis ance create! by these youths ought cer tainly to be put a stop to. We believe the fJorough Council communicated with the Sergeant of Police some time ago on this matter, and th# #vil was, to some extent, abated for a while. Bub it is again very noticeable, and for the credit of our town, and in the interests of the young men who s have taken up this method of passing the Sabbath afternoons, it is very desirable that something should be done to make an alteration, In this connection it has been suggested that if the members of the Ash lourton County Band could see their way to play some pieces of high class music every Sunday afternoon in SQm& convenient centre, that might have a beneficial atid elevating effect, not only upon the budding larrikins we have been dealing with, but upon the community at largfe. If this could be done after the Sunday schools have been dismissed, there could be no reasonable ob jection raised, that would not equally apply {bo the playing of the Salvation Army Band on Sunday. 'i'h,G tjands in many of the towns of New Zealand have adopted this course with very satisfactory result?. The young men of this town are probably no 1 worse 5 than those in other centres; but the | iiabifc they have acquired of lounging about | Street corners fs calculated to have an ml l jurious effect upon them in more ways than t one. Some of those who may be seen i£ tho Sunday groups are very undesjrablp companions for any young fellow, and every body knows that " evil communications cor rupt good manners." Auother old adago I may be fitly quoted hero, which is that " idleness is the root of all evil."

Tee people of Great Britain have lately had their eyes opened to the consequences of the lenient and Britain's attitude magnanimous treat- towards the boers. ment given to the I Boers and their leaders The latter, after being feted and lionised in the United Kingdom, where they professed the greatest loyalty to the Empire, and their complete acceptance of 'the new conditions, wont up and down I Europe striving to stir up bitterness Rcrainst England in every country, by slandering- those who had treated them and their° people with such unexampled leniency and generosity. The re-action seems to have new set in, if we may judge from the cablegrams published in this issue. The British public is a very gener ous one, and when the war was over, and the Boer generals came forward with such loyal protestations, they were everywhere welcomed with heartiness and acclama tion by the British. But they made a mistake in trying to impose upon the good nature of John Bull, in taking advantage of his generosity and of the latitude allowed to them, by striving to create international complications adverse to Great Britain. That othei 1 nations would treat people likely to civatc trouble very differently from the way the British have treated the Boers and those who are keeping up the irritation against England, has been pretty clearly shown by recent proceedings in certain European countries. Agitators in Germany and Eastern Europe are promptly imprisoned or exiled, and newspapers that venture to give encouragement to any thing approaching disloyalty and sedition are as promptly suppressed. The British people in every part of the Empire baiiare in maintaining the liberty of the subject and the freedom of the press; but liberty "is not license. And yet in the name of liberty the seeds of rebellion and strife are being sown broadcast by the Boer leaders and the Africander Bond, and they are likely to bring a heavy crop of trouble to those fair lands in South Africa which are now under the British flag. It i3to be hoped that Mr Chamberlain's visit to that country will result in a firmer policy to wards the Afrikander Bond, and to all who are disaffected towards Imperial authority.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Interprovincial News will be found on the first page to-day and Cable News on the fourth page.

The Show-—The following entries have been received for the coming A. and P. Show :—-Sheep 243, Cattle 75, Horse 3 532, Pigs 26. Dogs 24, Horse-Shoeing 6; Pro duce 105.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Strong northerly winds after 12 hours from now; glass fall.

Volunteer Camps—ln future the date of the annual camps of volunteers, as permit ted by regulations, will be approved by officers commanding districts, without refer ence to headquarters.

Show and Trotting Races. —The train arrangements for the Ashburton Show and trotting r ices will be found in our adver tising columns.

The Hotel Fire in New Plymouth.— Captain Walter Dolman, who with his wife was staying at the Commonwealth Hotel, which was burned down early this morning, telegraphed to friends in Ashburton to-day, stating that he and Mrs Dolman got safely out of the hotel. They are going on to Auckland.

A New Industry.—According to evi dence given at the Christchurch Police Court on Monday, a man, suspected of vagrancy, when asked by a detective what he was doing for a living, replied that he was digging up dead Chiasiraen. Stone's Directory. — Handy and re liable, with the-information revised to the latest date, Stone's Directory is in the front rank of this class of publication. The second issue of Stona's Canterbury Direc tory, uniform with the other provincial directories published by this fim is an nounced for April, 1903. American Cruisers.—The American Board of Naval Construction has decided that it will be better to supply armoured cruisers with superiority of battery power than with a slight superiority of speed. Admiral Melville complains that this will render American cruisers inferior to British cruisers of the Drake class.

Sir Hector McDonald.—Sir Hector McDonald has now become a paid aide-de camp to tho King (says the" World"). lie was appointed aide-de-camp to the late Queen in recognition of his ssryives in the Soudan, but has hitherto been on the un paid establishment. His appointment to the Ceylon command is not to affect his position on the list of A.D.C's.

Lost Property.—A watch, found at the Eacecourse, awaits an owner at the Police Station,

Licensing -Committee.—The Licensing Committee this morning granted conditional licenses for two publicans' booths for the Aahburton Show.

A. and P. Show.—Messrs E. Recce and Sons, of Chmtchurch, have informed Mr Joshua Tucker that they will give one roll of rubberoid as a special prize in- Class 198.

Thk Plague Hospital.—At a meeting of delegates of local bodies in Christchurch yesterday, it was reported that the total cost of the plague hospital at Bottle Lake had been ,£.872 17s Bd. The receipts had been £90 17s 7d, leaving £1782 for the local bodies to pay. The accounts were considered very satisfactory, and were pas sed for pay ment.

News in Brief.

Mr Henry Stephenson will sell by auction on Saturday next a large assortment of Japanese goods.

Mr B. Manchester has presented th* Ashburton County Bras 3 Band with two o* Sausa's celebrated marches—"The Thun" derer " and " Belle of Chicago."

The Ash burton County Council notifies that poisoned grain can now be obtained from the Council's offices.

Mr J. T. Cooch, general grocer, Saunders' buildings, has a new price list of goods in another column.

A committee meeting of lady electors will be held in Mr Brock's rooms, close to Mr Bullock's office, at 3.30 to-moriow after noon.

The Premier has accepted an invitatian to unveil the cairn to the late Sir John McKenzie at Pukewitai on November 7th. Sir Joseph Ward will be present.

Through tripping over a dog which crossed her path, Mrs Chapman, matron of the Waimate Hospital, had the misfortune to fall and break her leg on Saturday.

Messrs Strange and Co., Burnetb Street, announce that Mr Ramtn, representing their famous tailoring department at Christchurch, will pay another visit to Ashburton on Saturday next.

It will be seen by advertisement that Mrs Harrison Lee will pay a second visit to Ashburton, opening her campaign on Sunday, November 9th, in the Oddfellows' Hall after church service, then again on Wednesday and Thursday, 12th and 13th November, in same building at 8 o'clock. It is needless to say that Mrs Lee will receive a very cordial welcome.

There is a time for everything, and iv the ordinary course of domestic arrange ments this is the time for the annual -fc turn out" or spring clean. Mitchell and Turner, by their announcements iv our columns, are unusually well equipped to deal with the needs of housewives at this particular season.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON.—THURSDAY.

(Before C. A. Wray, E?q., S.M.)

A PITIABLE CASE. Elizabeth G-ray (Mr Wilding) applied for a separation order against her husband (William Gray), on the grounds of per sistent cruelty ; au order for maintenance was also applied for. Mr Wilding outlined the case, which he stated, was a pitiable one, the outcome of which was the result of the husband's drinking habits, .7. W. Baker, of Baker Bros., gave evi dence as to defendant's ability as a trades man. Gray was a carpenter, and a splendid workman when sober, but was atldicted to drinking, and this appeared to witness to be Gray's chief failing. He was capable of earning good wages. Elizabeth Jane Gray, the plaintiff, de posed that she had been married 11 years, during which time her life had been a most unhappy one. Defendant had beaten her on several occasions j tore her clothing and otherwise illtreated her. When sober her husband often swore at her; but when drunk he used her very badly. The child ren were not in receipt of sufficient neces-

saries. David Milne, brother-in-law of Mrs Gray, said that he lived near the latter, and had occasion to visit the family several times. Very rarely found Gray sober, and on one occasion, in 1896, saw him stake hiis wife. The house was destitute of furniture; in fact there was scarcely anything in it. Understood that only short credit was al lowed, about a week a.t a time. Constable Eade deposed that Mrs Gray made a complaint to witness ; Gray was locked up on Saturday night, when he was very drunk. Had known Gray between 8 or 9 years, and he had always been the same. Drink was the sole cause of the affair, Gray was prohibited about 2 years ago, but removed to Christchurch, where he (Constable Eade) understood that the family were living in pitiable circumstances. Hie Worship, after considering the case; made an order for the payment of 30s a week, the. wife to have' the. custody of the children. A separation order wus also granted.

CIVIL CASE. A. Lawrie v. C. Trayes. Claim £4 10s. Mr Watson for plaintiff, for whom judg ment was given with costs.

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

MR JOHN MCLACHLAN'S POLITICAL VIEWS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Jn your issue of Monday last I had, a letter on thg subject of Mr McLachlan's political views, and I notice a reference to this letter by a writer who signs himself as " Freetrader," in your issue of Wednesday. In this alleged reply, which is headed trade v. Protection, among other subjects referred to the writer touches on Messrs Bell and George's business ; a quotation from an American journal; the carrying tra.de of the United States of Am.erics; an immense strike in tb,e American iron in dustry ; American farmers and protection; the price of wheat in Europo; the enrich ing of a-nation or the reverse; the Vic torian Chamber of Manufactures; the hours of labour in America, in England, and in New Zealand, etc. May I suggest to '' Freetrader " that he couid increase the list of his subjects by a caroful perusal of Chamber's Encyclopaedia, and when he hag exhausted tlvit work, ho oould commence on the Encyclopaedia flrittanica. To your readers I crave spaco to point out that none of the subjects mentioned by " Freetrader " formed part of my letter, which referred solely to Mr McLachlau's political views and in which I distinctly said that I was not discussing the relative merits of Free trade and Protection. "■ Freetrader " a t »ks me will I answer certain questions about certain matters. I reply no ; I ouly discuss public questions, and do not assist in com piling extracts from every corner of the earth. Neither shall I take any further notice of "Freetrader" until he is authorised by Mr McLachlan to reply to the subject matter of my letter.—l am, etc.,

Spectator,

CRICKET.

United Peess Association—By Klecfric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, October 28

The Australian cricketers, playing against a Natal Fifteen, made 2GS in the first innings, and lost six wickets for 203 in the second innings, which they then declared closed. N atai scored 205 in its first innings, and had lost six wickets for 69 in their second essay when rain interfered with

STANDISH AND PREECE.

Phqtp.g£raphers under phe Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Studio High Street, Christchurch,

The Biorama Company.

The first appearance of the Biorama last night attracted a very large audience to the Oddfellows' Hall, the seating accommoda tion of the building be taxed to the utmost. Major Perry was introduced by the officer commanding the local corps, and gave a brief address. Major Perry was selected by the New Zealand Government to proceed to Australia and take a series of views of the Koyal tour, accompanying the Boyal party through New Zealand, and the pictures secured by him 1 form a valuable historical record cf a memor able event,. The Major also acted iv a similar capacity for the New South Wales Government at the Commonwealth celebra tions. The pictures shown last night were exceptionally good, many of them being ■ decidedly better than any seen here before, the most notable being a haka, danced by 5000 Maoris at Eotorua, before the Duke and Duchess of York, part of the procession 'at the funeral of her late Majesty, Queen Victoria, and a turnout and rescue by the Chicago Fire Brigade. The last picture shown was undoubtedly the most sensational of the collection,being an attack on a mission station in China by Boxers, the defence by the Missionary and his family, and, the firing of the buildings. The rescue of the ' besieged by British bluejackets aroused much enthusiasm. Many comic pictures were shown, and created much amusement among the younger portion of the audience. A feature of the entertainment was the singing of Captain Brodie, the " Scottish Warbler," his rendering of " Ora Pro Nobis " being well received. The Company also rendered a part song. A picture of the Ashburton Fire Brigade in action was taken by Major Perry last evening, in East Street. The Company appear again to-night, when firemen in uniform will be admitted free. As this will be the farewell appearance,there should be a large audience.

Majeroni Dramatic Com pany.

One of the most important events in the annals of the history theatrical cf Ashbur ton will eventuate next Monday, 3rd No vember, by the visit of the Majeroni Dramatic Company, under the direction of Mr Chas. MacMahon. The combination is

headed by Mr Mario Majeroni and Mr

George Majeroni, two of the most talented actors at present in the Australasian colo nies. For some years past these artists have been playing leading parts for Mr J. O. Williamson's companies, and their great

successes in " The Sign of the Cross," "A

Royal Divorce," etc., is already well known here. Signor Majeroni, their father, was without doubt, one of the greatest uctors that has ever visited the colonies, and his marvellous acting in such plays as " The Old Corporal," " The Ironmaster," " Jea lousy," etc., will for ever live in the memories of theatre goers of tweuty years ago. . The Australasian critics assert that Mr Mario and Mr George Majeroni have both inherited the great histrionic abilities of their late father. The leading lady of the company, Miss Meade, ia a most g£fted young English actress, who has already established her reputation in the great metropolis of the world. Miss Meade is credited as beidg one of the finest emotional actresses at present on the world's stage. The other members of the company are all first-class performers, and have been speci ally engaged for this tour. The production next Monday evening will be the romantic and highly sensational drama, "The Shamrock and the Rose." There are sixteen different oompanies in England and America at present playing

this great drama. During its recent pro-

duction in Sydney the " Shamrock and the Rose " ran for more than four months to packed and delighted audiences. The stirring situations, brilliant dialogue, aud

charming pathos entitle this drama to the position of being the play of the century, and its premiere here r hould draw one of the greatest houses that has ever assembled

inside the wails of the Oddfellows' Hall. The scenery and effects for this production will be of the highest order. Mr Anderson, the popular advance agent, informs usthit the visiting company is the best he has handled during his fourteen yeara' ex perience in the business, which is saying a great deal, as he has piloted some of the best companies that havo so far visited

New Zealand, including Mr Walter Bent-

ley, (in his booindays), Mr George Rignold, Paulton-Sbanley, Mis 3 Maggie Moore, Mr Bland Holt, etc. The company opened ab the Theatre Eoyal, Timaru, last evening to

the greatest audience that has ever aasem-

bled in that town, Bath of the Timaru papers are unanimous in asserting that the

Majeroni Company is ths best that has ever

visited that town, and that the " Shamrock and the Rose" is the most sensational and finest staged play that has ever beon staged there. At the conclusion of their visit here the company open at the Theatre Royal, Christchurch for Carnival and Show weeks. The box plan is now open at Mr H., M. Jones.

Arrival of the Premier at Wellington.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Oct. 29

The Tutanekai, with the Premier, Mrs Seddon, Sir JosepTi Ward and the Corona tion Contingent on board, arrived off the heads this morning, and anchored in Worser Bay until after lunch. The day was beautifully fin,e, and a large number of people had assembled, on the Queen's Wharf when the Government steamer oame.alongside. The Mayor and members of the City Council were ready to receive the Premier when he stepped down the gangway, and welcomed him bac.k to Wei? lington. After some cheering, Mr Seddon then gave an address, in which he ex pressed his pleasure at once more being back in the colouy. He said tfcat the services rendered by "New Zealand in the recent crisis would never be forgotton, and would eyer be remembered with pleasure by the people- in Great Britain. By the reception tendered to him, the people had made a further claim upon his services, and those services would be cheerfully and unsparingly granted. The party shortly after entered their carriages, and there w^s some further cheering »si they drove off the wharves,

The oitizens' reception to the Premier took place to-night in the new woolshed of the Harbor Board, a huge building capable of holding several thousand people. All the seating accommodation was occupied, and the greater part of the standing space was filled, the audience forming one of the largest, if not the largest, ever seen in Wellington. Mr Seddon and his party received a most cordial reception on their arrival Mr Aitken, Mayor of Wellington, in welcoming Mr Seddon, said that that great gathering had assembled that night to extend to him a right hearty welcome to the capital city, and to tender their sincere thanfcs and gratitude for his having so worthily represented the' Colony: at the Coronation and other functions. He 1 pre sented Mr Seddon with an illuminated address of welcome from the citizens of Wellington. Mr Seddon. received a. very hearty ovation on rising to reply. His speech was not political in character, and was confined principally to a sketch of his tour, and a recital of the various incidents connected with it. He paid a (Tribute to the Acting-Premier and his colleagues for the manner in which tfye. public business of the Colony had been carried on during his absence. He would be a small mindecfman if he did not give them his. whole souled and hearty thanks for what they had done. He had been asked since his return whether he was not surprised at the satisfactory way things had gone on during his absence, but he said emphatically he was not surprised, because New Zealand was not reduced to a oiie man Government. With the assistance of his colleagues he would continue to do what was right and best in the interests of the Colony, and do it well. On resuming his seat Mr Seddon received..a'great. *auu<t of applause, fo^low^d bjf th,ree cheers.

THE FOUNDERING OF THE VENTNOR.

Supposed Loss of the Fourth Boat.

Captain and Third Officer Missing

United Press Association—Hy Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, October 29

The steamer Energy resoued the third' boat from the Ventnor, with six Europeans and four Chinese. The boat was half full of water, and the men «rere very much exhausted. They believe the fourth boat capsized, and state that the Captain arid third mate jumped overboard when the Ventnor was sinking, and believe both were drowned.

Tne following message was received from Hokianga Heads at 1.30 p.m. to-day :—The s,s. Energy has just returned with the Ventnor's third boat's crew, consisting of ten men, (sit Europeans and four China* men). The boat was picked up two miles past Whangape (north of Hokianga). The orew were making for Cape Maria Van Dieman. The boat was half full of water when picked up, and the men were very much, exhausted. They had to be lifted on board the Energy. The crew suppose that the fourth boat was capsized. They state that the last they saw of the captain was when he and the third mate jumped over board together from the sinking steamer. Both are supposed to have beeri drowned. There are stated to have been eleven men in the missing boat. Opononi, 3 p.m. Oct. 29

The Yentnor sank at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. When it was found that the vessel was sinking, all hands were ordered into the boats, but had barely time for clearing before the vessel foundered. Ono of the boats, containing Captain Ferry and two officers, who were the last to leave the steamer, went down alongside the ship, only two of her crew being resoued. Two other boats landed at the pilot station. They contained the first officer (Mr Cameron), the second and third engineers, and four teen of the crew. The third boat was picked up by the Energy, and contained the third officer, five seaman, and four Chinese passengers.

Auckland, Oct. 30

A wire from Omapere late yesterday, states that there seems a reasonable pos sibility that the Ventnor's missing boat was picked up by the scow Hawk. Hokianga, Oct. 30, 9.30 a.m. The fourth boat from the Ventnor is still missing.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Elecfrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct. 29.

Lord Milner informs the Lord Mayor of London that it is unnecessary to appeal for assistance for loyalist, who are receiving a larger proportion of their claims than burghers.

A ntimbet of Vanzles and recalcitrant; commandos havo surrendered and stood their trial. The rest-are expected to yield shortly.

An Australian barrister, acting as Eesi dent Magistrate in the Transvaal, informed Reuters travelling correspondent that there is grave danger of the burghers becoming permanently pauperised. Few of those repatriated are making efforts to rebuild their farms and cultivate their land. The majority are content to accept rations and do nothing. .

Mr Chamberlain's Visit to the Cape.

United Press Association fly Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, October 29 At the King's wish, the cruiser Good Hope has been commissioned to convey Mr Chamberlain to the Cape; ■

The French newspaper "Le Temps " ap plauds the visit, and describes it; as a fresh band and fresh step towards the unity of the Empire.

Mr Chamberlain's visit has profoundly impressed tho Continent. Many laudatory references have beon made on his moral courage and boldness in undertaking a moat difficult task. The Generals appear pleased, though they consider .tho Boer mission and possibly them solves ought to tour South Africa simnltanaously in order to ensure that Mr Chamberlain becomes fully ac juainted with the Boer side of the problems.

Election News.

MR JOHN McLACHLAN AT STAVELEY.

Notwithstanding the damp evening on Tuesday, Mr MoLachlan's meeting at Stave ley wa-s well attended. Mr Morrison was voted to the chair. The address, which lasted one hour and a-half, was was well received. A number of questions were answered, and a cordial vote of thanks was moved by Mr Carney and seconded by Mr Sharplin. The usual vote of thanks termi nated the meeting.

MR W. BROCK AT TINWALD.

Mr W. Brock addressed the "electors at Tinwald on Wednesday evening. Mr C. JJoherfcy (Chairman of the Town Board) presided. The candidate delivered, an address on almost similar lines to his Ash barton speech. He was well received and frequently applauded. At the close a number of questions were put and answered, Votes of thanks to the speaker and the chairman terminated the meeting. A Committee was afterwards formed to work in the interests of the candidate. \

United Press Association — By. Electric Telegraph. Auckland, Oct. 30. -

The qharge against Mr King, registrar of electors, for failing to exhibit the roll a 8 required by the Act, was dismissed, the prosecution failing to prove that the Colonial Secretary had yet fixed any place for such purpose. " The Liberal and Labour Federation League have adopted Messrs Whiteford, Kiddj and Napier for the City tiokefc.

Mr B. ,R. Macdonald is a condidate for the Geraldine seat.

Timaru A. and P. Show.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Tibia.ru, October 29 The thirty-seventh Show of the Timjiru A. and P. Association began to-day in fi*Sg|. weather. The entries in the live stoc»L : classes were not so good as last year. The' "^ sheep were judged to-day, about 2QO pen£ ; Mr Frank JE. Smith, being almo'st'tlle only' exhibitor in merino's, and a ram of his own breeding beat a Gibson bred ram. There, were good shows in longwools, but competi tion was limited. English Leicester cTiam-r pion ewe, R. Kellahd; Border Leicester ewe, N. M. Ofholl and Co.; "Lincolns, ram and ewe, Gk H. Rhodes ; Romneys, ram and ewe, Land Company's. Levels Estate; Shropshire^ ram and e,we, R, Parry. Nine good pens of freezers were shown, but only three competitors. The late and cold" j season interfered greatly with the show of, r i sheep. There is a good show of iinple- ments ready for to-morrow, People's Day. % Novelties were introduced in the shape of driving and riding competitions. Miss Button won both the single harness and tandem harness driving competitions, and ' was second in the stock riding competition, which, was won by S. Trelford, and Trooper KellaLU won the Mounted Rifles rescue , race. A" good jnany people took a deep in- _'£ terest in thesa competitions. ■ ■ . «;£ Tisiarit, Oofcober 30 The second day's show of the Timaru^ Agricultural and Pastoral Association was )? held to-day in fair weather, and was most successful from every point of view.

Draught horses and sheep came in for,

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HAVE LOCK STREET WEST, ASH BUB TON. I HAVE received instructions from Mb Green (who ia leaving Ashburton) to j Sell his property situated a 9 above, com prising one quarter acre of land and a comfortable Dwelling of 6 rooms and scullery. My instructions are to effect a speedy sale." The price is reasonable and easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particulars on application. F. FERETMAN, Land <md Estate Agent. FOR~SAL^\ WrLLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F..H. Beckinjjsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his propprty situated as above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and wash-house. The grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it -will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can bo had on applica tion. F. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



FOB SALE. A GOOD Sheep Farm of 800 acres, with good buildings, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FEREIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET, WEST^ I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 583, situated in Wills Street, West. The sections are well fenced and are ( Admirably situated, facing the Domain and j within a minute's wnlk of the Railway Station. . ' Terms can be arranged to suit pur chasers. F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner •with a four-roomed Hoixse, i acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Boad. F. FEEBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent ~JT AM instructed by Mr Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the KE. Town Belt. This property is ohenp and well worth your inspection. F. JTERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent



BUSINESS NOTICES. j —" ' • :— ! 'H (MESH AM. SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. JL^ A Ji. JL JL KJ JL • By Examination, October, 1897 "TT'IG'HT years experience -with E. 0. aud ; Vi F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin ; and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. . Stoppings in Gold, A inaigam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hoijbs of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Gbant, Willd Street. "XTEW SPRING- GOODS now showing. J3I New Prints, New Blousings, New Dre3B Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth, upwards, nb H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. s WAITED, LADIES about to purchase Summer Siioes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. j OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always ♦ appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, - Burnett Street. jfote—Discount Coupons for Cash. Helpless with gp Rheumatism > You're tried liniments and prescriptions without result. °Cim:E TOUBSBIP with THE BREAT... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALIm DEALERS At 3/6 pir Bottle. Sole Ageat for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Melloe's, Tancred Street. jrpHEKE is no doubt, no possible doubt, I that Mcl lor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty FOB tip top value in Boots try Mbllob' Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES J. WILSON'S I *™™?m. , NEwSEA so N , I WALL PAPERS' Have Arrived. And wili be Opened up This Day, September IStL Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this .town, and vastly superior. The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings, Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use Hie Papers for seme time, may have them laid aside until required. NEW STXtAWS KBW STEAWS Just Opened. j^fJ^^^ . J UST OpENEa ; ,v - a 50 Dozen Straw Hats. 50 Dozen. Boys' White and Speckled Straw Hats is. Men s White Straw Hats 3s. Men s White Straw Hats 4s 6d Men's White Straw Haus up to 8s See Window. Special Display. . Ladies' Folding t traw Hats 6s 6d. The latest fashion,  ;o; —•—"■•■ New Zealand Clothing Factory,



ZEALAOIA CYCLES Simply Perfect. MADE from B.SA. Parts, specially for New Zealand Roads. Better than any im ported machine for the every day cyclist. Fitted with lateßt)G-arrard Free Wheels, with patent Back Pedal Brake, Dunlop Vulcanised Tyres, Brook's Saddles, any stylo Handle Bars, Pedals, Gear, Etc. , Our 1903 Models now on view. OATES, LOWEY & CO., Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street Special deductions :o:— Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PIC&FOED INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ludies' Felt Slippers at Is, 1b 6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 6s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pairj Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Cd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. i ur Mctto'is— " Small Profits and Quick Returns." [NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON SHEEP SHEABINO SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d SHEEP SHEARS, 3s 6d 1 including T.U.S. and 8.8.A., N.'v., with plain and perforated grips, Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils - Rod, Black, and Blue.'m 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle,-Lamp Black, Etc. 1 lAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to oss each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description afc reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As tbe season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock-Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWING _ MACHINES lam sole ao-ent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee; Hand £3 10s ; Treadle from £6 10s to £q 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G M E D-D IN- S, The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



LaCCS.' SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. €ho | cc gprfng WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES . WHITE APEONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS> RUFFLES. ' UNDERSKIRTS. ■ Mow ~ "~ " - Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TOMER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, . JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. ribbons, TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY "ARAB," "SHAH," AND ""COLOMBO" TE o A S. ALL GROCERS.*



Tailoring.—Mr Raimn, representing Strange and Co.'s famous Christohuroh Tailoring Department, will pay a special visit to Ashburton on Saturday next, November Ist. He may be consulted at Strange find Co.'s Ashburton Agency, Burnett Street (Mr Saudrey's) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This i? being the last oppor tunity afforded to Ashburton residents for securing a smart suit for the Carnival week. We would advise intending purchasers to be sure and consult him. Mr Eamm is one of his firm's smartest cutters, and quite an artist. Although Strange and Co.'s tailor ing is unsurpassed in New Zealand, their charges are most reasonable. —(Advt.) Impending Oil Fight.—The great fight impending between the Standard Oil Trust &ad the Shell Transport Company appears likely to extend it operations as far as New Zealand, for a representative of the Shel} Transport Company is at present in Duno dih, says the "Otago Times," presumably wtth a view to uwke arrangements to ex ploit this market with their oil. The local representatives q£ the Colonial Oil Company, however, do not express any alarm at the threatened invasion beyond the somewhat insignificant remark that if it comes to a fio-ht they hope the best man will win. They point to thg fact- that although the Shell Company's oil has been in th<3 Austra lian marlcet for some time, it has never commanded as high a price as the Colonial Oil Company's oil, which usually rules frqm \\<i to %<\ per gallon higher. They also incline to. the opinion that owing to the scattered nature of the population the bulk oil trade, which succeeds to some extent in densely populated centres, is not likely to qatoh on here. Anyway, to fcbe consumer the situation is full of interest. Tho price of kerosene ia now lower than eyer before — the Colonial Oil Company is quoting at 8d pit gallon to aprlva ex-Qaqdwin,—ai}d it remains to be seen whether the operations of the two rival companies now in the field will bring rates any lower. Thu Tailoring Tqade Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors 5 Union objected in Court that Craighead and Bebryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Mamxfacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced msn to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berry man pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality ! Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Maiesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the 'International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all' over the globe. That the crude, resinous oijs, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Climes of the Urn verities? at Bonn and Griefswald JPrussia),'" that only prqdugts that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, I resinous and othci substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop tho purative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, ets, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, Internal ■i»flamu»atipn, etc., insist on getting Su*djsb and .Sons' Pubs Volatile Euc/. | ' ltpxi Extract and he safe, j



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