EPHEMERIS

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Fhasea of Moon ivx January

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to tha nocesp^ry alterations : TUESDAY, J t »uuary 14 For Northern Ports and West Coast, per ! Rotomahana, at 6 30 p m WEDNESDAY, January 15 For Northern Ports, per Upo'u, ftb 6 30 am FRIDAY, Jaouary 17 For Northern Ports and Weatport, also Außtra'Un States and South Africa, per Mokoia, ab 10.30 a m The nexb mail from the United Kingdom is due io Ashburton on January 14th, via Briodisi. The next best despatch for the United Kingdom, etc, is via San Francisco, leaving Ashburton on January 29th, and due in London on March lat

MINING

♦ Unked Frees A3 jociation—By Electric . Telegraph ! Dunbdin, January 13 | During the week endod today, returns : have been reported from forty dredges, the | total yield being ]Q36oz4dwS 17gr, or an j average of over 25'z par dredge. Latest, Returns—Waimumn Queen 490z O.iwt 17gr, Waimumu 35' z 3dwt>, Walkaka 23ozl5dwt. Golden Gxte 26 zilwt, Tuapeka | 230z 12dwt-, New Nevis 2Ooz 2dwt, Prince i Albert 17 z, Enfield 16 z 16dwb, Gulden I Treasure 16oz 15dwt, Reliinoe 16 zrlS.lwfc, Ettriok 15oz iOdwt, Happy Volley 14 z 17dwt, Otsgo I'itz The Golden Standard o'aim and machinery were scld by auction fcod-iy by the liquidator bo Capt Sundutrom for £1225 Tha pontoons were offered but had to be passed in, The Whi'e Star drodse and claim was ! offered, but aa only £315 was bid the property waa passed! Tjuhedin, Jan 14 Today's Sales—Bendig->, 3 parcels 16*; Endeavour 15s 6»; First Chance, 3 parce s 12<; Inchdale 10a 63; Lsaning Rock, 2 parcels 15a 63 ; No Town Creek 18s 3d, 2 parods 18<; Point COr 2a 3.1, dis ; Rise and Shine 17s 6rt, 2 parcels 17<3

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, Jan 12 Wool—The Antwerp bales o'osed fi-m; Most of the crossbmd were sold. 4341 bales of la Phta wero eff red and 2211 cold. Two hundred bales of Australian were offered, and 94 sold »fc the full advar.ee. Wheat—Eieven thousand quarters rf Victorian Jinuiry-Fabruary shipment sold at 30s 3d. Mutton—Crossbred wethera and maiden ewe?, Canterbury. 3 11-161 ; Dunedin ar.d Southland, 3 7-161; North Island 3^l. Lamb—Prime Canterbury, fl|l; fair avera^, including Dunedin, Sout-hlaud aod Welling ton, ar.d secondary Canterbury, 4§l. Boof, New Zealand, none c ffaringi Hides, Quoanr land ox, 5f i to Si 1 ; cow, 4{p ; New South Wales ox, 4|d to 4| i: oow, 4^d.

AGENT-GENERAL'S CABLE

WelltngtjNj January 13 The Agant General's cablegram, d*te<i London lltn, is as follows:—" Batter demand for mut'on, average prices* for Oanterbury 3^ ', Ounedin, Southland, atid Wellington Meat and Pieserving Company 3icl, other North Island 3£ I, Hiver Plate 2Jj(i, market firm. Pricea for lamb an nominal, Canterbury sd, other brands a^ !, the new season's nob arrlvarl. Außtrali a QhU Austraiian lamb ie of very nrx.d quality. Stocka of Now Z aland beef on hand are light—hinds 4J-1, fore* 3d. Butter is firm ab 106?, Dinish 1123. New Zealand bmter is giving aatisfiction to buyers ; the distribution ia increasing aud the out'ooli encouraging. A good demaud exists for cheese and the market is firm ab 50j

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

"The Ashburton Agency of the Now Zealand Farmers 1 Co-operativo Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on January 13, 1902:— Wheat— 1 Prime milling Pearl .. 2s 7 J „  Tuscan.„ 2s 8d ! Suntor's 2^ 7.1 Oats—Duns g^ to 2s Id „ Danish 2i to 2a Id  Sparrowbills23to2s^l „ Canadian 2a 2d to 2s 3 J Barley—Malting, prime 2a 3i to 2&6 d Inferior 2^ Peas—Blue Prussian 5s  Partridge 3s 6d to 4h Chaff—Good oa'taheaf 47a 6d to 503 Grass Seed—Farmers gs 3d to 2* 6cl The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Aehburtow ggzxaßxmwamKm&ZMWt^iaaasxmmi mhiwli «»imi> wiililiiiw ■ m^i^

Asgburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902.

l/jr is a curious fact that while the Premier and souao newspapers and 1 war critics ? are tuk CABE of protesting agaiasfc trooper tasker. the treatment ol Trooper Tasker, of Wellington, and making much of the epupclo to condemn the Bri tjsli u?iiifcary xuethods, the returned i tror'P^rß are yearly uoanirnous in Q>d~ ; milting thafc Trooper Tasker's offence cou'd aot be paaafed over. If it be conceded that r sentinel may in future sleep on hia post with impunity, the risks of ftn army in the field must be £reoapndously increased. This offenoa . iuj« from ti™9 i^.Jaemorial beeo re garded in th? arnjiea bl ail oat^ons as being nearly as serious «■ imQbQvy, ani the accepted punishment has beeu tho same for ages We are glad that Trooper Taaker has been released, but it should be made perfectly clear that his case is an isolated one, and the mitigation of h's sentence was a special act of clemency. There should be no question about the enforcement of discipline amongst soldiers, and the strict" observance cf military law. We have no sympathy with the sentimental nonsense which hag been published about Trooper Tasker'a case; The rules which regulate a soldier's duty while on active service are made known to every man who enliatg or volunteers, and if he breaks them he cannot com plain at having to sutler the penalty,

Local and General.

Weathee ForkoaßTl — Oapbain Edwin wires:—North to west and southwest) gale ; glass rise ; indications of rain Propert? Sale—Mr F Ferriman reports the aalfl of i^ahburton town aeobiona 851, 851. 860, 861 and 862, to Mr John McConnell. i A Butter Faotory.—We are rrquiested to mention that Mr Kinsella, the Uovern menb D-kiry Experf, will be in attendance at the meeting convened for Friday nexb in the JTkmington School. Lonobbach Poad Boabd—An election to fil the vicaccy in No 4 Ward of the Lingbeach Road B.>ard will take place on Wedoeaday January 29 h, in the Eiffslton Schnolhouse. Nomin^tiona must be made by Saturday the 25th insf. | Ftatb Bank and Other Matters— Mr H G Ell. one of the members for Christohurch, |in expected to vialo Aahburton sbottly to deliver an address on the questions of a State Bank and Rating on the unimproved Value, The da'e w\\ be advertised later

Dairy Cows iw South Africa—A repoit in the Daily Despatch, East London, South Afri:a, giving the particulars of a sale of a herd of thirty iseven cows, shows that the prieeß realised ranged from £24 101 to £36 per head, the average being £31 3<J Fifteen of the cows were ia milk, twelve of them had not> calved, and the remainder weredry

A Phenomenal Vegetable asd Fruit Season - rfome time ago we mentioned that) ' Mr J Elliott, of Hampst«ad, had shown m seme gigantic stalks i f rhubarb, and today he has brought! In sonm more, but) of the second growth, after the other waa cut* One measures 6| inches round the stalk, and the leaf is 3it 4ins across. More phenomenal growth may be Been in some broad beans grown by Mr Eiwin Thomas, Borne of the pods being over 11 ioches long. We are new waiting for the big gooseberry, and the Mammoth spud.

An Awkward Predicament-A mm ab Timaru weut Into tho Bca to bathe tha other day, an*! on returning to hia dressing place discovered that only his shirt and socks wore left-, and with his coat had gone the sum of £2 Bs. In the garments that were left he made bis way to the police station, and befoie long a m»n was discovered wear ing the stolen boots. This man admitted stealing the boots and trousers, bub not the coat.

Corrections —We are asked to mention thab in our report of the Wiliowby Wesleyan Ohurch quarterly meeting, held on the 9ch mat, at Hii,ds. the vote of sympathy waa accorded to Mr J jseph Watson, not Mr John Watson,as reported. —We have been asked to mention that Mr James Chalmers, of theFairfield Freezing Works, is not the person mentioned in onr reporb as having given evidence in the case against Thomas Welch, heard at the Magistrate's Court last Friday.

A Rising Sun —The fireb issue of a new morning daily paper oalled The Sim, ai d published in Welliogbon ab a halfpenny, has juab reached us. No doubt- when thia cew luminary gets well above the hot ss n and in full public view its ii flusnee will be benefi cially fait in the Empire oi'y Auckland, Ohristohurch, and Du:<ediu are onntented with the light of their Slavs but the seat of Government requires no doubb a fierce light to shino up n ths dark p!acßa where politicians and oivil servants are congregated. Trusting thab the beama of this rising sun will freshen up political, official, and sooinl life in cho capital, we o.rdialiy wish our contemporary every success

A Valuable Pearl—One of ths fin si fresh water pearls in the world is being exhibited by Mr Henry Deakin, an art dealer in this oity (Bays the Chicago oorres? pondent of the Daily Mail). Is weighs 103 grains, is bhrocqumers of ao inch long, pear ahapad, and of h beautiful pink lustre. Its value is £8000, and has been named the Queen Miry. The pearl was obtained in a remarkable manner. A few week* ago a poor Mississippi River Sherman, living at Lancing, lowa, dug up some mussels for b»it. His wife picked np fne casually from a heap, opened ib and found ths pe*rl Mr De*ken Le»"ghb it from he fiUbsrmsn for £3000

A Well Deseuved Tribute—We publish below the fu'l texb of Mr X G Wright's remarks concerning ths wcrk of the County Engineer in connection with the Ruapuna Water Works, as a ymn tribute to a deserving and effiiioob pubic offioer:—"Mr Wright did not chink ib was necessary to obtain any more engineering advioc They had already two profcafionßl opiaioas, and fir too muny no opinions. He thought that the ratepayers, instead of fading fault with Me Bixter, and abueing him aa they had done, ought rather to thank him for having had the oourago of his oonviotions in regard bo this R^ngitata Gorge Water Race, and for haviug cirried out a very difficult work with the limited funds at his disposa'. Had Mr Baxtev been less cjDfidenb of sucoees, and mada a pior mouth over the business, ill would never hive been undertaken. No enterprise was &bso!u'ely secure agaimbaoci' denb, and they should allow him now to pro; ceod wlbh the restoration of the work accord ing to hia own judgmenb,"

Scottish Croftefs DisAßiLiTiEs—Mr J, G&thourb Waeon points out that since the decision oi the Court of Session in the recent ease of Gilmour v Patereon, orofting com mucitics are now debarred from any indust!^ o|;her than fifhing or fArming. Crofters are prohibited firem deal ng or trading with their friends and neighbours'. £n Ireland 00-np. eratiya agricultur*l societies are flourishing Oik crcf terß are forbidden saoh advantages. A crofer dare not sell tp his neighbour a pound of tea, dare no shoe hia neighbour's pony, dare noo mead a c*rt or wheelbarrow, (Jare nob repair a leaky roof or patch up a broken wall. A crofber' girl knitting stock ings for sale must in future do so beyond the bounds of her father's crofb. Several gases have been brought under my notice, the worst ot wbich is bo bad £ trust I am mifiinforojad, Just lately a crofter received paremptory uotioe from the landlord's factor to immediately desist from doing a -little carpentering under penalty of immediate action, and consequent ruin. 1 understand carpentering has been carried on for over fifty years ia this particular erofi".--&•*&• man.

U, 4.Q.D.— The forfnightly meeting of tlia Star of Ashb,nrton Lodge of Druida was hpld last eyenlng,, There fas a large attendance of members The Lodge was opened by the A.D, Biro M qlfejrd, all tha officers being present QonespQui@u§s was re*d, including the resignation as trustee of Bio J Kennedy. Ib was resolved to postpone the election oi: jfcruetee till quarter night, Bro Kennedy consenting Co act in the meantime. It was announced that Dr BoySiiad accepted the position of Lodge surgeon. One Candidate was initiated into the Order, and two proposed for membership. Bro parson, R.A..D, reported that the Royal Arch Chapter and Lodge of Instruction was making fair progress, bat regratted that |he meiftbei'a §.f the Lodge did not value i.fta latter S.f tW'shoijicl^ Ec nrged the members to attd-^ SO. that all get faiDiliar with the wo king d «^»f mhl itsconatituiionallawa. A number of thcsd present signified the intention of attending in the future. Ths D.P. elect, Bro fliggins was installed Into office by P.D P, Bro Marsden. The DP. then, on behalf of tha Lodge, presented an enlarged photograph of the Lodge officers to J?.A, Bro Kennedy. The T?»P. spoke very kiadly of the work done for Draidism by tho recipient and the regret the members felt at losing such an eßteemed B-other. Bro Kennedy, in reply, thanked the members for their handsome present, and B*ld that although ha was leaving the district he wag not severing his connection with the Lodge. This was greeted with applause. After disposing of routine business, the Lodge went into harmony, sougs being contributed by several Brother?.

Beware op Imitations—lf you are thinking of buying a bicycle, just come along and have a look ab the machine that has earned for itself the general title of 'Britain's Best Bicycle.' The above bicycles are manufactured by the world's largest cycle balldere, Radge-Whitworth, limited, Coventry, England, ft D Johns ton, Agent, Burnett Street, Ashbartcm,

Earthquake—A Bharp shook of earth quake w»8 experienced at Cu3t at 4.54 on Sunday morning, hut did no,damage; £c^RLATiNA-~-The Hlghbank and Methveo schools have been closed on account of the prevalence of scarlatina fttnongab the scholars Mitldoon's Picnic-Mr Frank M. Clark's Muldoon' Picnic Company has booked the Oddfellows' Hal! for Wedneiday and ihurs d&y, January .22 and 23. His advance agent, Mr W Danver», waa in town today, ! making all arrangements. An Ashburton Band—Mt Horace Gates has taken a step io the right direction by inviting a number of oit;z»ns likely to assist ia the formation of a brass band in Ash-! burton to meet in Mr Bullock's effioop, Arcade, on Thursday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Presentation—The framed photo pre sented to Bro J Kennedy, by the Druids' Lodge last evening, will be exhibited in the Ashburton Drapery Company's window for a few days. The picture was taken by Mr John Mitchell, and nfl ota great credit on his work. Pigeow Flying-The Timara Pigeon Flying Club h*VR established a record in long distance flying for New Zealand. They flaw a race from Napier on Saturday, In which ten birds competed, and 'he winning bird. Mr R Warrlngton's Haste, fltsw the 463 miles (ilr line distance) In 20hr 22mln.

Butter and Cheese— The Dairy Ojm missioner has designed a new brand for the boxes of butter and the cases of cheese sent) away from the oolony, hie object being to bring more rapidly under ths notice of purchasers at Home the fact that) the produce whioh they examine has been graded by the Government experts ia New Zsaiand, and ia of a particular make and qualify.

The Chinese Leper—While in the South Island the Chief Health Officer visited the Chinese 1 pjr, who is fsolaf-ed in the Palmereton South district. The disease has nob attacked aim in its most aggravated form, bat it has a sure hold, atid all possible precautions have been taken for the protection of tha general pnb'ic

Chicken Pox—Whathas been diagnosed aa an aggravated case of chicken pox, whlah developed symptoms suspiciously like those of small pox, has been causing a scare In Auckland, It is the second casa of the kind that has occurred within the last few months. Very little was said about the first case.

The Crops—Tha crop reports so far received by the Department of Agriculture are of a favourable character. In some parts of the colony crop 3 will be late, In consequence of untimely dryness. It is too early to ppeak of the crops south of Dtmedin, bob it is believed that generally yields there and elsewhere will be well up to the average. What is required in some districts just now is sunshine,

The First Electrical Engine— It i e becoming increasi< g'y evident that the motive power of the fntnre is electricity, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company has introduced an electrical engine for shunting work on the sidings ab Manchester. The locomotive has been specially constructed f>v the purpose, and hns a hauling capacity of 120 tons, Ie is claimed thab a great saving in working expanses will be effected by the employ ment of electricity in preference to sfeam. The officials of the North British Railway will no doubb watch with interest the L. and V experiment sin view of the proposed introduction of electrical traction in the Cowlairs Tunnel.

WoajEN in Tropsbrs — A contemporary asks :— Is there any sound and sufficient leteon why women thould cob wear trou ters ? Is cob the differerco between the dress of our males and females arbitrary, fixed t?y tradition rather than its accordance wilh requirement and true asitbetio sense ? What is the Highland kilt bat a petticoat ? And is not the female actress in male attire generaiy a eharmlug creature '! Therefore, cavil yo not at the woman who habjbually wears panbaloone. The women of Oht>mpery, in the oanbon Do Vaud, Switzerland, are perfectly satisfied with their masculine d«esp, Thousands of women lv male attire work in the mines of Belgium, and in numerous localities in Switzerland and Tyrol the women wear pantaloons during haying time, as do also many fruit tickers in Spain and fisher girls in Southern France,

The Famous Telegram—The National Review for November publishes an article on the the Buller telegram. It is asserted that on the night of the battle of Colenso a High light message waa sent by General Buller to Sir George White iv L&dysmith, the text of which waa bo tho effect that General Bailer had been repulsed The defender of Lidy smibh was, therefore, advised to burn his ciphers and destroy all his ammunition, and make the besb terms hs could with the Baers nfber General Buller had fortiiiad himself on the Tugela. In is understood that both Sir Redvera Buller and Sir George Whjte have officially applied for leave to publish the authorised version. Ib is added thab the reason why Ciir George Whiba did nob cooperate with General Buller on the day of Colenso was that White wae toid thab the attaak would take plaoe on the 17ch Deoamber, two days after the Babble of Colenso, and was ordered to make prepara tions for thab day, which he did

\ A Chinaman's Handbill—According to the New Zealand Times a Chinese ahop keepor, who reopoDed business ia Blenheim last' week, a handbill, from Which the I following extracts are made:—"Send your children for chopping like Wellington does, The mother often sends her 'little child with a kite or baskeb without money. \yii3H you send ydur child to visit us please write down on piece slip papar, say whab you want. Tjfou will have the right change return eafely'witho^b error. Customer* oan exchange their goods for all (duda description articles within the ahop for wholesale prioeß ([noted this io your mind.} Orders senb through bo^u, oouptry, and railway atationa without faulty e^o'uding they q#q farea. Fruits and vegetables suppHed in small or large quantity, ab wholesale, if arranged-*' Lord Roberts Footed—Lord Robarbs wis, on November 3(hb, walking p%t the Army Servioe Corps Recreation Grounds an Army Cup tie was being played. Qa hla approach the' ygry strong view taken in the district of the euperceaelpn of Geperal Bullep found expression. A call for three cheers for Ballsr was promptly q,nft heirtily responded by both tha civilian aß'd military element. It is our regrettable duty to record, on tho authority of more than one correapondent (idds a London papor) that a c*ll for oheers for Roberta tmb with : more booiisg *>haa cheers, Lord Koberts glimly partuei) his oourg3 4

News in Brief.

Wellington retail butchers ate preparing a reduced Hat of prices, whioh will come iE^tQ operation shortly, A yoyag lady $i yfaikukapa swallowed ft «l«88 §f- bgne, which bUjc% in her throat. She was brougt h tot/Q ]R?88 f where a doctor removed the obstruction, i»h!flk WM. 1| iuchea long. Before Bhe reached mediou aid two days had elapsed, and during that time Bhe was unable t<? take any food, Sir Thomas Lipton on being asked wp\t were the methods for obtaining' suooesa'in business life replied, "Ba industrious ; be honest; ba enterprising ; ahow good judg ment in great things and small: and then advertise wisely and well." This fa the great talisman*

The cigarette smoking mania has lately broken out with excea3ive virulence among boys and girls in Iceland. &. proposal to cope with the nuisance ia being considered by the municipal authorities of Reykjavik* Itj will, if adopted, empower any male or female adult to box the oars of a juvenile offender, annex his or her weed, and impound he stock of cigarettes. For neab bicycle repairs consult Gates, Lowry, & Co, Their charges are reasonable, and the work they do is equal to anything we have ever seen before. Messrs Ostes, Inwry & Co have bein fully 20 years in the Cycle Engineering Trade, and are the largest cycle manufactures in New Zsalaadi There experience in repairs ia invaluable,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Oopy right

; IHE KING'S CORONATION ' London, January 12 The official coronation procession in London follows the jubilee route of 1897. The King has approved of the route. CANADIAN CABINET MINISTER KILLED. London, January 13 The Hon R R Dobell, a Canadian Minister, without Portfolio, was thrown from a horae at Folkestone on Satur day, and died the same evening. A NIGERIAN EXPEDITION. Colonel Biontariaro's expedition ag ainst the Aro tribe in Southern Nigeria is making steady progress. The nati ves surrendered 800 rifles and many Sniders wpre captured. * A MAN-OF-WAR OVERDUE. The British sloop of war Condor, bound from Esquimault to Honolulu, is overdue.

A DISASTROUS FIRE. St Petersburg, Jan 12 Twelve persons were fatally, and

twenty severely, burned in a fire which occurred in a wooden house in the city. THE FRENCH DEFICIT. Paris, Jan 10 The revenue from indirect taxation in B ranee laafc year showed a deficit of £4,440,000. TRADE UNIONISM IN AUSTRALIA., Sydney, Jan 13 The movement towards closing up the ranks of the Trades Unions Is steadily progressing. The bootmakers are takiug stepa to federate their branches throughout the Common wealth. THE HEALTH OF THE LIEUT ENANT-GOVERNOR. The Lieutenant-Governor's health continues unsatisfactory. FEDERAL REVENUE, Melbourne, Jan 13 The Federal revenue for the six months ended Pec. 315twa8,£1,629,000 being £140,000 abov9 the revenue, REDUCTION IN CABLE RATES The Federal Postm»fter-G?neral has arranged with the Eastern Extension Cable Oompaoy for a redaction in the Press cable charges with China from 4s to la Id and Is 6d per word, accord ing to the destination of the messages in China. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE ZEALANDIA Sydney, 3*n 13 Edward Collier, doc key man on the Zsa 1 hndia, died from injuries caused by falling down the companion way.

SOUTH AFRICA.

♦__ —— United Prots Asseolation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

UNWILLING VOLUNTEERS

London, Jan 12 Volunteers are indisposed to respond to tha invitation to replace those in South Africa at la • day, while Yeomen receive ss;

liONDONs January 13

Oolonel Sir James Willcocks, who commanded the expedition which re lieved Kumasßie in 1900, has been ordered to South Africa ! A m<»n earned Liebenberg has been executed at Aliwal for murdering Lieutenant Neumeyer, who, after being captured unarmed, was shot by two Boers in November, 1900. The other murderer was previously exe cuted Oolonel Byng captured several Boers and a Krupp gun, minus the breech • block, near Reitz Renter's Agency states that tea Boers under OomraandantGueldenhuis robbed and shot eight natives at Sutherland, O»pe Colony According to the Daily Express, the Rotterdam newspaper Nieuwe Rotter dam Courant honestly confesses that Leyds paid it to publish the statement that Boers wounded and taken prisoners at Elandalaagte were kilted by the British The Standard's Pretoria correspon dent states the correct total of Boers in the field as I^,ooo The Standard's total of Boers in the $eld includes rebels Armoured trains bjstween Niropnstad and "^ojveboek prevented De Wet and twelve hundred men from crossing the railway. They retired pur sued by Oolonel De Lisle ' '

Oolpnel Wing captured forty two B,oers north-west of Erm 10, including Major Wolmirans, Gaptain Wolma? frang ? and Ljeutenapfc Molan, of the Staats Artijlerig

Lieutenant Biddick, of the New Zetland, Mounted Biflew, is convales cent, and has resumed duty

Afairs in China.

United L'resß A«soelsttoa—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Jan 18 Reports frcm Kansu state that the General in command is afraid to carry put his orders to arrest Genera! Tang fuhrsiang, lest $t sfcoald. prpyoke re s bellioa

Imperial edicts have been issued, creating a Board of Railways and Mines, Wangwen-shan has been up pointed President. Chang-yen-mao,. iwhose maiiagement of the Pekiu-Shain kwars Railway was distasteful to the British, h»§ feeea relegated! t© a sub i ordiaate posidofl . ~

Irish Politics.

PROPOSED LAND BIJiL.

Lqndon, J"»n 12

Mr Goorge Wyndharq, Ghie! Secre tary fop Ireland, speaking at B,elfaßt, said that no Government would intro duce ■ Bill proTidiaatfor tb.e compulsory purchase of laud in Ireland, because an approximately uniform price would be unfbsfr, would mesn extravtganca and would destroy the policy underlying the Land Courts, which had cost the t»x payer hitherto two millions; The Government promised a Bill which would leave the purties interested to arrange the terms, »nd the Government would set) that the price was far to both.

A Diplomatic Move.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrigh b

London, Jan 13

The German Imperial yacht Hohen zollern takes Prince Henry of Prussia to attend the christening of the Kaiser'i new yacht, which is being built in America. This is interpreted as a clever diplomatic move. The Kaiser and President Rooseveltbaye exchanged friendly messages.

Chinese Gamesters Fined.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

We&linston, Jaa 13 The Chinese who were found in a house raided by ihe police last week, playing Pak a Poo, were before the Court today. The principal defendant was fined £25 tot being the keeper of a common gaming house. Two others, who assisted In drawing the lottery, were each fined £15, and eight semesters discovered la the premises were fined 20a each,

CRICKET.

ENGLISH TEAM'S PROGRAMME.

Jan 17—Third Teat Match, »t Adelaid* J*n 24—Country Team, at Melbourne Jan 31—New South Wales, at Sydney Feb 7. 8-Bathursii

Peb 14—Fourth Test Match, at Sydney Feb 22~Victoria, at Melbourne Mar I—Fifth Tost Match at Melbourne March 11—Broken HtH (18) March 14—South Ansfcralin, afc Adefntda Maroh 20—Leave by On rah for London

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN v NEW SOUTH WALES

United Press Association—By Eleottio Telegraph—Copyrigh Adelaide, January 13 South Australia's first inoingt dosed for 262—Hack 43. Kirk wood 33, Gee Giffen 60, Olaxfcon 39, Jones 4, Travers, not out 1, Jarvis 0, McKonzie 0, extras ISi Following on, South Australia lost eight wiokets for 105—Hack 0, Giffan 3, Hill 10 g Reedman 9, Jarvis 11, Geo Giffen 22, Olixton 4, McKonzia 2.

The Premier and the Milling Trust.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Auckland Jars try 13 (The corresponding Seoretary of, the Auckland Trades and Labor Council bai received the following telegram from the Premier on the subject of the Southern Floor Milling Troß':—" I trust your Council will not hold me responsible for what appears ia the Christohurch Press or any other news paper. lam not in favor of milling trusts or any combine, more especially when the avowed purpose for such is applied to feod supplies of the people. The representations made to me by tha Trust have bean disproved by evidence on oath I have nofc it an? time Hiade a statement that I was is favor of the milling trust, and I am not, and am still of opinion that protection should be given to the public by pasting Decenary legislation."

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eteotrlo Telegraph

Auckland, Jan 1$ Au inmate of the Oostley Home for ftged poor, wag found in the grounds of the Institution with hie throat) cut last) nigbf). One of the attendants found the man lying under the tree as though asleep, and rm horrified to fiad he was bleeding profusely from « wound in the throat-, The mm Vai Robert Coaih, 54 years of age. Dr King made an examination of Goath, Ending the windpipe almost levered. The man vu tak'D to the hospital in a critical condition* Ihe < flj -ers of the institution are uoible to find a knife or other instrument with which the deed might have been committed. Ooath wa3 admitted to the Home in October 'a*'; Ho suffered from paralysis for some time, and has been unable to speefc,

Welltngton January 13 The mail agent on the Sonoma report! that the trip from San Francisco to Auckland occupied 17 days 5 hours 26 minute?. Masterton, Jan 13 A man namod Saliivan met instsntsneoui death tonight by a trap acoident. Beevton, January 13 The insurances on the buildings and itook are:-Colliagß, £500 in the Imperial on buildirg, £750 in Alliance on stock, £500 In Norther on store, £50 on building and £160 on ironmongery in the Northern ; Anderson fuiior), had £200 in the Northern ; Scarlett), £500 in Royal and £500 in Commercial Union. The stocks of Anderson, Falconer, and Kiely were uninsured.

Ohristchukoh, January 13 lb was reported to the police fehis morning "hab Mr J Marshall, f*rmer, of L*k«aid«, had found nn old Frenchman named Loale Verneb dead outside his whare ad Overton'a Fiat. The deceased's gun wa« lying besld* him. For many yean he had been ft sufferer from asthma and had resided alone* From a statement made by the Mayor, if) seem? that) the Government have not yet granted the money for the city abattoirs. The idea ie that ttie Gity Qoiinoil a^iould borrow the money from the OovernoieaJ, and proceed with the oreoiion." The a^tuaj amount necessary is not known at" preientii but formal application whl'bo made to the Gdvernmenb soon. Tlio Mayor has expfstsed iho opinion that bh4 Goverbmenft Will "not refuse to lend the money lieoeuar^, * ' " " i'ne City Council has apaointocj a oo^tnifc tea to irqaire into the adrlsability of abolishiog the two present Qra atatjons and forming a centra! Station close ta the deatruotoe

PpjqsoiN January J3 4 tretr.andous vaterepoub bur§b at> the Kawarru River on Friday night, right below trie Kawarau dredge. It oardeo away % considerable portion of the hillside, and ft quantity of the debric, eitlmated »t forty tons, was washed on to (he bridge, causing it to sag visibly. The road and bridge are aft prsißCDj; ttiipWssable, bub spn are '*J> frorf yemoying the obatrufction.

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Hahns' sawtniH and the entire planb and tramway* have been utterly destroyed by a bush fire. Some thousands of feet of iawo timber were also deatroyedi

Primitive Methodist Conference.

United Pren AsaoolatioQ—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—-Copyright

Wellington, January IS The debate on Methodist Union wai BOB' tinued at the conference ihronghout today. Thia is bhe third day the sabjaiob ■■hM beeQ before the conference, the Jtieition btiag very thoroughly discussed, ib it prohable that $k vote will be taken tomorrow. liepr«J seotntives preadhed in various oharoHei In the oity oo Sunday, and suooassful open air services wore held in the Basin Reserve sod Cuba Streeb. A coaferenoo aolree was held thie evening, &t> which the retiring president) delivered an cfeiclal atjdr^og i 1 > •

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BUSINESS NOTICES | T HAVE FOR SALE — ! ffhffl Latest and Most Up to date 'Farm ■ Machinery in the market I THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL This only Drill tbat carried off a Gold Msdftl in ao Rstvai Field Trial, Light tlr&ogfcfc combined with atiength, a perfect ptjwßr t and ■> trial giveni iDepeotion iiitlteil, THE PLANO LEVER HARVRgTER AND BINDER The simplest, etroogest Ught draught, Will out- Hiid tie »ny crop. Most up to date In the market). Sea teetimonhla to couSrm slova. JONlfS' CHAIN DRiVB MOWER Doing Awaf with the oogs makes it the inplaib aad beet oattiog maobine made, HAF RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake for nkesgtb - •■ TBB ROTARY 8180 RIDGKR Thin MachSne taken tbe tlaoo of three linp!eit«iitß, »nd doei sta work better, A gnat saving to maoge! and turnip growers. Pioiighii, Harrows, Sprlogbiced Cultiva 5 ierB t and all kinds of Farm Machinery sept on bftQd. Pficee Moderate,, and Terms wry e»ey.. ■ Bxtrai for above kept In stock \ Agent for Soathlandl" Implement and Engineering Company BIOYOLES and all Requisites—Tbe latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine .fosr strength, atyle and Saish. The coming machine—OhsinieEO Envoy, no oogH or chain, bat rolls alone the easieet rnnniog maohloe Id the market ocoe ridden, always ridden. Inspeotion Invited Biatrlcl Agent Colonial Mutual Life Aiflooiation Firs »od MftriQ& Inaaranae effeotei poeTalb. Same Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Aereo MONEY To Lend from 4$ per cent For pftitkakrs apply W. STONYEK, ARCADE M»chlssary t Grata, laaurancc, Laud, Estate »od Ootnmiflßien Agent 9 243 TN--AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE IF A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity of NKW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TFEB AND EFFECTS, OomprMofr ■— Bedstead, Daoheaae Chest, Beautiful O vermanfclsa, Waahstand, Sktebear^« Very Handsome Dincer Borv!ce (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tablet*, PiotratPij Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal Seattle, New Singer Sewtog Maohine, eto» IVIRITHING QUITE NEW (neves? nsed)« |MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE EBTATE. CBAXGHEAD& BEBRYMAK ASHBURTON. Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. ■your health, Yotir comfort, Yoar appearance Depend largely on the boots and shoes you wear. fyOB. CHRISTMAS STYLES OF FODTf IS A S ——ABE SIMPLY PBRFEGT.— Takb a Glance at thb Windows of" D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Emprise You. Mrs Johnston, "OBGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte I 11 & Singing ffavelook Street. "TAMEB BAKER in thanking Patrons for ItP past favours, would solioit a oontiQU stnoe to hfs suoeessore, W. & M. BAKER, who will c&rry on the business as usual at the Famishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 127 W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHER of VioliD, Mandolin, and tfnrmbßy Quwter commencea from auy data. I_4_ J. L. HIGGB HA.S Lit-est Resigns ; *■:-. 'IN HQIJSK. : : decora|tionS' 6&hh ANi)' SEE. O * Jig* m jL. Xvtvt o « Honne Decorator, Painter, Ghz'et, Stgowriter, oto., T^norcd Street. • ST. GEO KG X JAMS. ARE DELIGIQUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Colony* "f> IMEMBER out Boots snd Shoes will .IA) wear like brass. »n^ we sro giving •wonderfnl Pa-ga:i»Ka! MKtLOß'nZnal.ir.dia fcinoke Kew Venue



F. FERRIMAN By Royal Letters Patent Joseph Ford's SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTUBE FOE SHEEP 1 Never Used in Vain,' ONE Drenching as per instruotionß will b<3 found perfectly effeotu&l and instead of injuring tho Sheep in any way, it> will give both stomach and bowels a healthy tone and increaee the appetite, bo that the Sheep recover and thrive righb away. A large number of Testimonials have been received from Sheep ownera ia all parts of bho Colony, aad the universal vcrdiot ia that the Mixture is a really valuable Medicine, and that its use has paid handsomely. Motu Topu, Auckland Messrs Buokland and Sons,—Gentlemen, —We have used 6 ties of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture on both calves and Bhaep, and it has g yen ua every satisfaction. Wo consider it tho beat aad most economical mixture that we havo tried —Ycurs truly, Reid Bros, Eiffalton Mr Ferdmsn, Athburtcr,—Dear Sir—My Crossbred I^mbs wdre suffering ao badly from the Lung Worm and Scour (both), th v I had 40 deaths in a flock of 360. After one drenching with Ford's Mixture, the.3lo. to my astonishment, improved beyond any thing I have seem Only 2 deaths occurred after drenching, and these two were almost dead when drenched. The Mixture paid me weli and I would advies anyone to use it. WILSON CBOSKBMj To Mr F Feeriman, Ashbutton Dear Sir.—ln *eply to your ecquiries thif moraiog, I bsv? to say th*t I haya beer, Agent for Ford'a LuDg Worm Mixture foi the last seven year?, and although I have supplied large quantifies of it to farmers, J have never yet had a complaint us to its efficacy.—l am, Dear Sir, youra faithfully, ' D; Thomas To Mr F Ferrlman, Ashburton Dear Sir,-— Although we have acted af Agentafor Ford's Soour and Lung Wora Mixture for the last two years and have supplied Bheep breeders regularly during that period, wo have not yet had ft oomplaiat, In fact, we have heard nothing but favour* able repotta from all who have used it— Yours truly, Wright, -Steeiibkson & Go Canterbury Farmers' Oo.Oparatlve Assoca tion, Ltd, Timaru To Mr F Ferrimaa, Auhburton Dear Bir,—Wa havo sold Ford'a Lunp Worm Mixture for tome four or five years, During that time, we have had bo complaints of the quality, but nnny good reports of its Bucoeea in the cases ia which it was used.— Yours faithfully, O H Inglis, Msaa^r To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton Dear Sii-,—We have been selling Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the last four year*, and during that period hava not had a single oompsaint. On the contrary, t«reryooe we Juva aeked have expre3Bed theineelyes p'eahpd with-the results obtained from its me—Yours faithfully, ToTiitLL, Watson & Co f. ferSman. Asbburton, N Z. ■■lirMQ^^Mti^^wufLiiwjaujniimf^B-^Mii^ iii irri'TirrtiTTiiiiiiMw mil ihii ni n mi ni'iiriiiin"ffCr7 WE Wf»nt Room, and During this Month are g.viug smno Excep'ion.»! Bargalae in Drapery am! Clothing—W H Pearcb, Corner East and Burnett Street, JAM or Preserving Jars. If you aro walling any nf these, giyeuaacall Mason's j *rp, pints 4s 91 per dczin, quarts 5s 6', half gallon 6< 91. Masons improved Quarts 7?, half gallon 8* 6 i d( z Jam or JeSly Tumblers from 2-i 6:1 per dozin. 1 K*rthenware jara from '6b dczan. —Fletcher I Bros Cash Supply Stores «X^"ANT;'KirkNOWN-Jfew fruits just | Yf arrived, new Curran's flj' and 5d ! per lb, aaw Salfvnas at 6Jd, new V»lenci*a ! S^ 1 ib, new se> d»d raisins {fuil weghi) 7d Iptrlb, new Cooking fics V pur lb. Finest I Cano Sug*r 70 bbaga 14' 6', 66 b biga 12<, f 4O'l« bftge 8< 91 at I'LEpJijLEK Pros. Cash Cash S«,pjE>iy Stores



. BUSINESS NOTICES . j m> NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S IS THE BIST AND CHEAPEST PLAOE FOE FOOTWEAR ■ THERE- IS KO DOUBT. " OEDINARY PRI 0B S S Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Snoeu 5a 9d, only a few pairs Lftdicß' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Oap Lace or Strap, 6a UJ Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7s .Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3s 9-1 «rad 4-i 9d, black or tan Gents' Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, 6s 6d, and 7* 6d Girls' and Maids' Canvas Shoes 3s 3J, 8s 6d, 3s 9J, 4a and 4s fid Ladies' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9d 4s 63, 6s 6 i, Bs, lla 64, and 14s 6d Gaatß' Tennis or Bowling Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 6J, 7a 6d, 12s 6d, 16a 6d, 18s 6d : 6d, 20s, 22=1 6d \ Ladies Evening Shoes from 8s Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain,.from ss"6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4s 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2b 3d Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from Sa 6d Gnnta' Cricketing Boots, Running aad Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD,



EAST STREET; .uamumtumvmßmmu-umiUMmMmm»mmaaaaMmmimummmummMmiimm^Mmii iiiiiiiumimi iiiwiiwi ■■ Miitf SPECIAL SALE, ■ NOW ON. GRANT AND MOORE, ! SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Aid El BURTON A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing onr many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J.-MF-LLOU, of the Zealandia Boot Store, begs to inform his mmy Customrr-s that during the Christmas Holidays he ia ottering some Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs of np t» da'e Boots and Shoos, he intende giving his Customers the benefit of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot ab startling Sale Prices. The Following are a few of our Prices :— Genta Boots ?8 lid, usual prioa 10i 6d | Mena Shooter Boots groat ly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3s lid, usual | Ladies Tan Shoes at 7i 61, usual price 10« 61 price 6b 6d Mens Good Biacheta 5i lid Ladles Pretty Walking Shoea ftt 6b 63, usual 5 Doz6n P^ira of Damagod Boots almost price 8s 6d j given aw*y Childrena Ankle Strepa from 2s | Out very large Stock of American, JSufaetar, and English Goods will bo greatly rednced daring the holiday season. Now's yoar time to buy. Remember lint Mellor's Zoalandia Boot Store .is a household word. Atkyour frienrls where they get the beat value in Boota and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to M«lbr'a Z a'andia | Boot Store, the Loading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Aahburton. BaaBBHHaHMBNHIMBMHHMHHMMnNMHMiHiBMMBHi^BiBniBMB^Hn^BMBBHBSinBRIIBO^IBB^aaiIIimHhHiBn i maMM i



_____ P(JBLIO_ NOTICES^ NOTICE 10 THE FARMKR3 AND THKE3HING WILL OWNERS OP ABHBURTON COUNTY. THTAVING taken over the bmineaa of KENNEDY & MUIR, Blacksmiths, Engineerc, Coich and Lony Buildera and Horscahoera, I Oa my own Recount. I dat-ire to thnnk the ? Ciu-nis of iho old firm f;>r their p*tr^n»g'* ia IS the past and trust; that they will continue l\ tbeir support to mysfilf in the fu urn. The i business ffili In c*rri?d on as herttofore f under tho style of Kennedy & Mum. Charles Muir , j_£4 I LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND , GLOSE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fue Resarve Fund, £2,040,000 Fundd over Tea Million Pounds Sterling i "ft/TR J.'tfEl'H WARD having resigned I JIxJL tho .Agency of tills Company at Ashbutton, O-!iont.s and other a are informed I that Mr Jli Christian, Batnott B'rset, baa bef-n appointed as his successor; Th« Company is no'ed hit its liberality and promptness of B^ttUment) of claims* BIRD AND' ADLTf.Y, 1 74 Managers, Christohuroh f--- • — ~ I COMPARE I mg TEA ' i__^ T 4^y pßic£ : SS?A s /6 1/8 2/4 J/8_ ' 77 WILSON" HAS a LABGK & BEAUTIFUL SIOOK OF ARTISTIC ? I WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All ' s Classes of llooojh b BURNETT STB EEL' a 8 UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MKALS MEANS that you have got Indigestion. Tho food ia not digesting. The stomach ia weivk and won't do its work properly. The food is fermentiug and g'ia i 3 btiag g yen off that fills tho intestinoi This aocouata for the b'o.va oui uncom fortable log you hava B Specks fl.Kit before tho c-ya?. Bad Uato in I the mouth, want of energy, (Joetivsness, all [ poinb !o derangement of the vStomach and i L')ASBY'B WAHOO WILL CURIS YOU 3 It has cured hundreds before like yourself and you will probab'y find relief from the 3 very fireti dose, whilst) less than one bottle I will usually cure the worHt case, r Price 2* 6<l every where, or post free from Loabby's Waho» ManpfaoturiDg Co Ltd. i Dnn^din j „ t 13OSE KANDY Tea—Haviag cleared a JLV large line of this pplnndi 1 new Or.uige 8 Pekoo, we nro rff-srinp it Ht Is 81, oompari ' Bon invifed with any 2< Tt-a on tho market. v —Oaiiron &Co ! 1 , tJiijoke New Vsuiaa



Holms Cycles—The display of HollU cycles now on view at) John Orr & Go's ia well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthut jAßts. These machines are made from genuina RgA parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Hoilis & S>DB, Birmingham, which Bbould be fuffioionb cuaranfeb of their efficienoy. The moi'e's we have seen are Buperbiy finished, &nd the liifih standard of quality attained in the manufucttno of the Hollis bicycle has been most rigidly maintained.



THE SAME OJjD STOR 1?. J A Keller relates apt experience similsf, to that which has happended in almost every neighborhood In the Unlte'4 States and has been told sad res told bf thiusands of others. He says: €$as 6 summer I had an attach of dysenfcsry and pnrohased a bottle of Chamberlain's Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which I ased according to directions and with entirely satisfactory results. The trouble was controlled moch quicker than former attacks when I used other remedies.' Mr Kelly is a well known o'tlzen of Hender* son, NC.DSA. For sale byAehbnrtoa Drug Company. Smoke New Venae