EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases ef Mnen l&t April

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS

Sydney, April 16 There is a strong demand for wheat and prices are advancing. Wheat is quoted nominally at 4» Id ; Manitoban, 4s 6d Flour, £9 to £9 ss; M&nitoban, £1110s to £12 Ojttß, Heeding, T&smanian, prime, 3s 41} local Algerian, 3s; white, 3s 2§d Barley, Capo, 3s 7d; JSngUan, feeding, 4« 3d, Maize, prime, 4s 8d to 49 9d Bran and pollard, la 4£d to Is 4f d Pass, PrußßJan Blue, 7a Potatoes, £4 15a to £5 Oniont, £610 a Batter, creamery la 4£d Ofaeeae, New ZaaUnd, medium size, 9d bo 941 Bacon 8d bo 9£d, hams (New Zealand) 9£i to lOd (The above quotations are those ruling between merchant and retailer, aad do not represent the slightly lower ealues obtained oy recognised brokers.) Melbourne, April 16 Wheat, 4s Id to 4a 2d Flour, £9 5a to £9 10s Oats, largo sales of feeding are reported at 3j Id to 3s 3d ; milling, 3s 3d to 3s 5d Barley, prime malting 4s lid Bran Is 3ito Is 3&d; pollard, le 4d Potatoes, £4 10s to £4 17s 6d Onions, £5 10a to £5 15s Adelaide | April 16 Wheat, 3a 9d to 3s lOd Flour, £9 5a to £9 10s Oats, -Algerian, 2« 3d to 2s 6d ; white, 2a 8d to 3a 3d. Bran, la 21, pollard, Is 2|d

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph Chkistcecjroh, April 16 Cattle.—The fat) cattle entries totalled 183, mostly unfinished sorts, many of whioh wore passed, but) anything prims sold at an advaaoa; Beef is ruling at from 9<i 6d to 25a, prime uteera £3 to £9 ss, others £6 10) to £7 10a; prime heifers £7 10s to £8 7« 6d, obhers £5 10a to £7 } prime cows £7 10» to £9 15b, other* £5 7a 6d to £7. Store Cattle numbered 350, mostly good sorts, and there was a keen demand. Calves sold at 16?, IS to 18 monnlis old £2 6a to £3 11?, two year old steore £3 14* to £3155, and Up to £4 lOe, j heifers £3 12b 6d, 2J yaar old steers £5 Is, haifera £5, 6bre*> year old steers £5 2s to £5 7a 6d, heifers £5 12* 6d, mixed ahree and ; four year old Bbeers £7 le, heifers J66 sa, dry cows £1 2 i 61 to £3 15*. The entry of dairy cows totalled about 80, and the best sorts were enquired for at £7 10* to £9 2s 6d, and up to £10, others £3 5a to £7. Sheep —Fat sheep totalled 4500, mostly good lines of wethera and ewes. There was keen enquiry for wethara, and bast sold at) 18s 6d, good 15s to 17s 9d. Ewes had a rather irregular sale, extra prime Belling at 18b, prime 15s to 17a 6*. medium 12a bo 14s 6d, inferior 8a 6i to Mb 61 Fab lambs numbered 2332, inoluding many secondary sorts, and late rates were fully upheld. ! Exporters took 1454 ah 10a Id to 13 , average 12b ; graziers 138 at 9a to 10« 7d ; and 506 were, passed at 12s 6d to go to the factory on vendors' account. Store Sheep.—l6,ooo gtore (sheep were yarded, mostly wethers and iambs. Forward wethers were in demand, and good lambs rose 6d to 9d, but ewes were nob bo much sought) after. Forward wethers sold at 14» to 15a 4i, good sorts 12< Si to 13s lOd, and baokward 6s 7d to 11s 63, mix«d wether* and ewes 11s 6d to 12 2d, two tooth ewes 13s 53, two and four toothi 10a Id, six and 8 booths 10a Id to lls lid, eight tooth 10a 2d, and aged 3e 5i to 6s 6d, forward lambs 8s to 9? 65, backward 4b 6d ro 7s 6d. Pigs.—sso pigs were penned, Fats were primer, and owing to southern buyers, who took 200 for Studholme, Oamaru, and Oun edin, strong stores improved. Baooners sold at 34s to 48b, or 3Jd to 3£i ; porkers 22s to 32a, or 3£d to 4d; big stiorea 20a to 255, smaller 12a 6d to 18a, suckers and weanert 3s to Bs,

WEST STREET HORSE SALE.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, Limited, held a horße sale at the West Street Mart boday, when there was a good attendance. QDhe following are some of the priow obtained s— Draught gelding, Nugget, £6; bay gelding, 3 yearn. £30 IQa ; grey mare £18, chestnut mare £20, bay mares £23 10a, £29, £30, to £36, oheßtnufe"gelding £28 ; blaokmare £31 ; ohestnub mare £41, grey mare £26 ; bay gelding, Svra, £50; bay filly, 2yrs, an* brokeD, £45.

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance at the Qeraldme livo stock salo yesterday, when feho entry of sheep waa about 20,000, but the market dragged a little. Pat and forward ewea and wethers brought 13s lOd; two and four tooth wethers Us to 14* Id j fat ewes 8a 9d, 9s lid, and Ha 9d ; three quarter bred ewoa (full mouthed) 8s sd, 8s 6d, 9a 2d to 93 5d 5 fat merino ewes 6a 6d 5 two tooth owes 13a 01; threequarter bred store lambs 53 lOd to 6s; lambs 83 5d to lQs sdt ; forward lambs 6s, 6a 8d to 8s lid j four and six tooth ewes 12a 93, 12^ lOd to 13s { sound mouthed halfbred ewes 8s 51,10 asi to 12s; failing and broken mouthed ewes 6s 2d ; old ewes 2s 54 to 3j 7d. There was a fair entry of cattle—dry 00w« broogtit £5 153 to £6 5s ; two year old stores £2 15s ; old oows £2 2% 6i; ais months old cattle lls to 20a; store pigs sold from 8s to 10«, Itaaiii— Eogtleh Leioestera Bold at at half, .tbreeguar.tfr pnd orse guinea,

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

Farmers' Co-operative A»«oo^ v«B °i^ lJJ l pm, Ltd, quote as follows on AP"t 10, VS^ falCCltl ■ ' prime milling fmi - J« M fco _33*? d Tuscan «. 5a to 5b lOd >s Hunter's ... 3a ,9i bo Sa If d Oats-Dans 2s to 2s Id Danlßh 2s to 2a la '* gparrowbiilf 2a Id to 2* Itf Ckn*d;»n 2s 2d to 2s 3a Barley—tffttttngi B&BP P '9l tojs 3d Inferior ■& *°. #«i 4 Peas—Bine Prussian *» to #« b<* „ Partridge &*°s« *« Oh&S—Good oatsheaf 60s Grass Seed—Fanners 3a to 3s 6d The abova »jra prfoes current paid to farmers on tracks at Asbbarton

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1902.

The discussion which took place in the Borough Council on Monday evening on the milk trade drew attention to a matter, which is of the greatest impor tance to the whole community in both town and country, for there is no doubt that the laws relating to the consump tion of milk are very little understood by the public. For instance it would appear that the Mayor and some mem bers of the Borough Council are of opinion that uots only must milk sellers get a certificate that their dairies, yards and cow sheds are arranged and kept according to the terms of the Ast of 1898, but that the private owner of a single cow most get a similar certifi cate. In fact this interpretation of the law commended itself to the majority of the Councillors, and a by-law has been adopted, which will practically prevent any person from giving milk away without obtaining the stock In spector's certificate as to the dairy accommodation, and a license from the Council showing that it has been pro duced to the Town Clerk. It was pointed oat ia the coarse of the dis cussion on the by-law ia qaestioa, that the legislature did not appear to contemplate going so far as the Coun cil does, and thaC only actual vendors of milk were Intended to be dealt with; and that ia our view also. But as we have said, the question is a much larger and more important one than at first! sighs it might appear, and although we do not agree with the Borough Council's interpretation of the law relating to the Dairying Industry, we are inclined to think that the prin ciple it has recognised is a sound one. The maintenance of the public health is one of the essential functions of government, and the necessity for it ruasb override all considerations of private convenience. If, therefore, the sale of milk from dirty and unhealthy dairies and tuberculous cows is a men ace to tha health of the consumers, and thus to the community as a whole, the question whether the milk is sold or given away is quite immaterial. We think thai; if the legislature desires to make its work complete, itshould amend the laws relating to milk and food inspection, so as to make them apply to every Bource of supply, At present, more than half of the food consumed by tha people of thie country is under no sort of inspection, Nearly all the butter which is used comes from farms where none of the arrangements are ever officially inspected. Fortunately, the average farmer knows the impor tance of cleanliness in all matters coQ' nected with the dairy ; but there are certainly some who are not as careful as they should be, and everybody knows that there is a good deal of butter retailed, which suggests unsatisfactory dairy arrangements. Clearly, there fore, it is not enough to merely license large dairies, if the precautions con templated by the legislature with regard to wholesome food are to be effective ; and seeing that nearly every farmer in the country sells his butter to the public, either privately, or through the shopkeepers, the present system of dairy inspection is practically a farce. The Government ought to notify nil owners of dairy cows in New Zealand tnat their cows and their dairies mast be periodically examined by exports, «nd this examination should be free of charge as it would be compulsory. We understood that at present any owner of stock can, on application to the stock Inspector for his district have his cattle tested for tuberculosis or other Uteut disease withoat cost. But unless an owner suspects the existence of such he would natarall.? not go to even that trouble. Experience has, however, shown that an apparently healthy anicaul may be pretty badly affected with disease long before the owner has any suspicion thtt anything is wrong. Before closing this article we may say that although til the persons selling milk about Asbbarton are duly licensed by the Stock Inspector, his certificate raorely covers the dairy arrangements. It is not part of his duty to test the cows for disease, or to test the milk either; that Is for the veterinary surgeon, who ia supposed to examine the cows once a year, which, by the way, is not often enough.' But m 9 provision baa been made for testing the milk, which in some cases—especially in winter—probably contains what has not been supplied by the cow, It would be to the interest of the vendors of milk who sell good wholesome and undiluted milk, as well as of the public, if dairymen invited the Government Inspector to test their milk occasionally without previous notice of his intention. The certificate of that official would be of great ad vantage to the honeßt dairyman, who now sometimes suffers through the unscrupulous conduct of some of his rivals in the trade.

Local and General.

Cable News will be found on the first page to-day, and on the fourth page an interesting article headed 'St Patrick's Day in the North ' (by Mr R B Reatel!)i Personal—We regret to learn fch,a& the condition of M? BeDJamln SbarpHn, eon of Mr HH iSharphn, of Staf eley, ig serious, and the doctor holds oqt no hope of recovery, A Nbw Pdblio Works Sohrmb—The Auokland members of Parlmt^oat haya reoeived a oireular from the Qhief Engineer of Roads, asking them to forward not later than April 3Obh, % schedule of all works—" roads, bridges, etc—in each electorate dia triot fur which they desire provision made on the oextj Estimates. The new departure it intended to secure information In a uniform and comprehensive manner!

The Whhat Mabeet—A large line of w!tiea6» moitly Saab year's, waa eolrt yeßterday ttfifunwa ftt 4s per bushel on trucks, Aanbartfotjp—Tfre Qanjsra Mw7 of Monday guys that unable to get fhefr rants supplied in Oamaru, Daaediu miilora Rre now operating in Canterbury, and today gome truck loads bought for a Duoedin m "«ar paeued through here by rail. The otago Daily 2?«« wporta that one HnewM toT, nit"M^>, l*fife!» cf s tr9« T bei?« e? ua' 6o 4., 6 d In store at iJuiaed^. la Qamriru *3 a bushel ha- been offered for• otd *^ab yfth r out leading to bueioeas, There la, boweyer s little to be got, though * .few Ham are Still in first hands. Holders, however, do not show any disposition to sell, anticipating fe«toer offers, la new wheat there is really nothing" doing. »> no »mple» are opmlng r!^*rd, hqidißW «j«ffd #?» fc preferring tp awat devetvi)- "■

[Wbatheb Forecast— Captafn Edwinj ,wires:—Moderate to strong winds from between north and wegfc and souish wesb; glaes ri«e. t Quick Despatch—& fifbeen acre paddock of wheat at Hpringburn whioh on Sunday last waa standing uncut, was on Monday out, stocked and stacked, It ia needless to say fcbe grain was dead ripe. Pbbsonal—The Rev. R A Woodthorpe paid a flying visit to Aehburton today.— The Hon. Major Steward has returned from his visit to the back country in his electorate. Educational—Mr Ritchie, one of tha Inspectors for the North Canterbury Board of Education, is at present inspecting the schools in this county. He vfdfced the Borough School on Tuesday, May field yesterday, and Hampstead today.

PootTßjr Sooisot—The Ashburton Poul try, Pigeon and Canary Society will hold their annual mooting in Messrs Craighead and Berryman's office tomorrow evening

BowLiNG—The final match for the championship cup presented by Captain Ooleman, is being played off on the bowling green this afternoon between Messrs Harrison &nd Gee

GBISTING~Mr Thomas Rollitt desires attention to be drawn to hit notice in oar advertising columns with reference to gristing, which uoma persons actpposed he had given up on joining the Milkrj' Trust. He ia prepared to grist as before

Borough Valuations—The Assessment Coarc today made mincemeat of the Borough valuation roll, co far aa It had been objected to, causing many of the ratepayers to regret they had not sent In objections also. Nevertheless, there will be considerable surprise at some of the reduotions, which incline one to aek whether the valuation for rating is supposed to coma anywhere near the actual annnal value, or is to be computed on special linen. If bo, the sooner the valuators are so Instructed the better.

The Prioh gs Bbkad— The price of bread in Timaru ia now 7d per 4ib loaf, the rise in price having been decided upon at a meeting of tha Master BakerB 1 Association, held in Timaru yesterday. While the meeting was on, the Association received a telegram from Ashburton, austiag that tbe bakers there were quite agreeable to raise their price to 7d per loaf alnoe

Aehbdbtow Timing Challenged—The athletic contributor or bhe Auckland Herald ta ,yg :-~D Friedlatider, an Aehburtoa amateur apiintar, is credited with having wonthelOOyds handicap at a looal sports meeting or, Easter Monday, from 3yds, in 9fieae< This makes him oub capable of a shade better than 10&'eo for the full din tanca ; but I fancy one would be pretty safe in backing that time against him.

Primih Botohees' Shhep—For many years past the annual drafts of Ut ewes from Mr Duiioaa Cameron's Springfield estate, Methven, have beao looked upon as standard lines of prime butcher's sheep, and usually brought! the top market prices. Daring the last five or six weeks Mr Came ron has supplied cbe Addiogton market with some well finished liana of «wes, last week's consignment selling up to 18s, and yesterday 240 made 13b lid to 16i 9d,

305150J59 Announcement—Mr G Morri pon annotjn<?9B th«t he has taken over the blaaksmithiag buftiaess recently curried on by Mr J Sicphera, Tinwald, and hopes to receive a fr>ir share of the work of the farmers of the district- He will execute all orders en'raated to him with promptness and at moderate price?! Mr Morrison waa for a long thno on the Laghmor Eatabe, and we trust he will meet with every saaceais in liisiQew venture.

Thb Disaster to «he Eighth—So far as is known, only one of ihe Ashburbon section of the Eighth Contingent) was injured in the rrcent disaster, namely Trooper Alfred Pearson, who for a long time was connected with Mr Nswmao's establishment. We very much regret to learn thab he has died from the effect; of his injuries. His father, now in Oam»?u, waa a very old resident of Ashburtoo, and we think young Pearson was bom here< At snyrato, he was a pupil in the Borough School and the ABbteurton High School* Ti o >per Pearson was a broth' r of Mre John G*waey, ef this Irvtfl with whom and Trooper Pearson's other relatives, much sympathy is foil). Flags were flyics? ar half mas:, in town today aa a mark of respect.

Rangitata—A special meeting of the Riogitata Library Goimmibtiee was held on Monday evening. There were present— Messrs ftorward, Taylor, Webb and Irwin. The tender of Lister and Barrio was accepted for a übw cupboard, and thab of Mr Braith waitr, Duoedin, for a number of new books. It was lecided to retain tha London Graphic, and Windsor Magazine, and t<* add to the Library toe Wide World Magazine and Pearsertsi Th« Committee resolved to hold a Social on Friday, April 25bh, in aid of the lands of tha Library.

Thn Age of Eoas—The fallowing method of determining she age of eggs is s*ld to be practised in the markets of Paris. About 6oz of common cooking salt) is put into a largo glaaa, whioh ia then filled with water. When the salt is in solution an egg is droppod into the g!a?s. If the egg is only one day old it immediately sinks to the bottom j if any older i« does nob reaoh the bottom of the glass. If three days old it sinks ©nly just below the surface; from fire dura upwards it floats ; the older it) 2s the more it protrudes out of the water.

This Bishop of Herefobd and Co operation— fl he Bishop of Hereford has roused the indignation of retail traders in England by advocating an extension of co-operative stores. The Trades' Defence Association sent bhe Bishop the following amusing challenge:—' The object; of the co-operative moyomgnt is to bring all to pnaWel. If cooperation Is good for anyone interested in the community it: should be good for all, Will your Lordship then advocate or support a scheme whereby the incomes of all the clergy will be slumped and then equally divided 'I This is quite a fair question, seeing your Lord** ship has advocated the cause of the movement which has this object in view.'

A Waste of riME—-Often we have noticed cyclists, wasting their time in walking, eimply because) they have no lamp. Messrs G^bes Losvry and Oo have landed an anor« woes agaortmeint o| cycling capes, lamps, cheap mudguards, etc, t^c, a,a(] tne|r Ashburton branch are soiling &,t) r^aotiy earne prices aa the Gbristohuroh Bhops. A NovELTV~'The Khaki bicycle ia now being fitted With the two-spaod gear hub, which nob only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider to orange his gear at will from a low to a jpgker gear whilst riding, and can be in spgoted at fSEe'sti and TovWs, Saundera' Bulldingi. ' ' STANOISH AND PREEOE.

Bisle Sooibty—The annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society will be held in the Wesleyan Church tonight), at 7.30

] Depabtdee of Tbkth Contingehi — • Excursion farce by rail to Ohrlsrcharch for the departure of the Tenth Contingents are advertised in this issue, A special train will leave Timaru on Saturday morning;, and will stop at all stations between Timaru and < AshburtoD, if n quired, The evening trains f from Obristohuroh, Ashburton, aod Methven | will run later on that) day. The Mmotable } will ba found in our advertising columns.

Gabdening Reminder—During April bow onicns for sprin« transplanting, also cabbage, kale, and cauliflower. Make general clear ance of remains c! gathered crop* and decayed leaves, to prevent) them farming moulds ' about growing orops. Heß.p up oontpoats and manures in waste corner, to be turned over daring frost. Rldtffl up all plots not required during winter. Pork over asparagus beds, and clear away litter* Plant strawberries, Tomatoes Dot ripe crab with a lengthy stem, and plaoe on a sunny shelf.

I Protbcting Against Enteric—Dr Blwon, Chief Medical Officer of New Zealand, ha* advised the Government) that tabloids made of a composition of acid and sulphate of soda will give Immunity against enteric. Tn consequence, 300,000 of thorn have been cabled Home for, and are to meet rhe Tenth Contingent afc the Cape. Dr Mason says that some ol: these tabloids were sent with the Seventh, and, he adds, that so far as is known, none of that Contingent took enteric. This, how ever, is quite wrong, as a great; many of the Seventh suffered severely, at least one Ashburton man being amongst; the number.

An Important Past—AH Rudge WhiN worth cycles are fitted with dust proof ball bearings of the most approved design. Various forms are used, each ha ring been adopted in its particular place as the re-alt of exhaustive experiments and long actual experience.—R I) Johnston, agent, Burnett Street, Ashburton;

Tailoring—Mr Eerr, one of the leading cutters for Strange and Company's tailoring department {Chdstohurob), will bo in ascendance ab tho Ashburton agency of the firm (Mr Sandrey's), from 11 »m on Saturday next, 19bh inst, to * fib On' the orders already entrusted to him, and to book fresh orders. Strange and Company's tailoring is deservedly popular, and while all commissions are executed in a style befitting the reputation of this popular house the prices are most reasonable,— (Advi.)

News in Brief.

A Blenheim netbler has taken oats valued at £290 from 14 acres of land this Beason, With this issue we distribute a circular announcing that a clearing sale of a. bank 1 rupb music shop's stock is now proceeding in premises in Tauored Street, opposite the arcade.

In connection with the reaenb band con test ab New Plymouth nearly 3000 letters, circulars, telegrams, eto, passed through the hands of the secretary. Wo {Ensign) uadersfcand that the approxl* mate unimproved value of the property of the Borough of Gore is £100,000. On this basts it is expected that the general rate will not exceed 2|d in the pound. The circulating department of the new Ghristohuroh Public Library, which is nearly oompleimd, wiii oonbaia some 20.0G0 volumes, while 20 000 edd volumes will comprise the reference department, A unanimous call bas been given to the Rsv R Jackson by the members of the now Presbyterian charge, Timaru. Id is resolved to fix the stipend at £400 per annum, with £50 additional for a manse

' The Maori of 100 yearn ago was an educated gentleman,' Mr Lanresson told the conference of school committees, 'he could neither read or write, jeb he knew the names of the plants and birds aboub him; he knew how to snare birds and catch fishes ; and be had a store of practical knowledge. When he was 20 years of age be was better educated than are most of the boys and girls who are turned out of our colleges with B A and M A after their names. 1

Rowley's Waxworks

Rowley's Waxwerk* appeared for the fourth time at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, when there was again a large audience. Tha vatious performers went through their partt well, and had to respond to encores. la the mouth organ contest, three boys competed, the winner being presented with a silver medal. For tonight, a baby show is announced, the prize being a perambnkbor. A singing competition open to all comers will also be held ; the prize for this competition wilt be a silver watch,

Fatal Accident at Lyttelton

News came to hand last night to the effect that Mr J Hazalton, brother of Mr George Hazelton, of the Ashburton Telegraph Office, had been killed by falling over a cliff at Lyttelton. It appearß that MrHazelton, who was a member of the Permanent Artil lery, was going from the mainland to Ripa Island, and took a short out. He missed bie way in some manner, and fell over a cliff fifty feet high, Much sympathy Is felt for Mr G. Hazelton.

THE STRIKES IN EUROPE.

United Press ABsoclfttioD—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brussels, April 15 The Liberals and Socialists in Belgium complain that the proportional represents tion ooncedsd at the last eleotions conferred npoa the Oleriosls a disproportionate number of seats. Further rioting has occurred at Namur, and the polios were severely maulecU The police and gendarmes used their twords and bayonets, and made tnao^ a»r«itst The police at Bruscek during the recent outbreaks fired a thousand cartridges. QDhe sohocje fti'o heing utilised as barracks. The strike is very general, and interna tional agents ate urging the Branch soitien to strike ia sympathy. Sto^eolbi, April 15 The Swedish Sooialiata have decided in favor of a general strike la support of ac^vejoai suffrages

The Kenniff's Cave.

United Prasa ABaosisbJon—By Eieotrio Teleoraph—Copyriftht Brisbane April 16 The search for the KenciSe has so far been futile. In the vicinity of their permanent camp a cave woa discovered containing large stores of flour, sugar, and other necessaries. A loophole had been cut in the rock commanding a view of the roads.

GET OVER THE DIFFICULTY.

It sometimes occurs that having made ap yoar mind to get a bottle ci Impey's May Apple, yoar chemist ot storekeeper may not haye & supply. Perhaps he's never had any, or else he Is anxious to push the sale of something else. Don't take anything said to be * just as good,' for there's nothing juat as good as Impey's May Apple for constipation, dyspepsia, i bllHoaßness, flatulency, heartbnrn, stom ach and liver troubles. Get over the trouble by writing to the wholesale agents, Sharla^d and Go, 'Wellington ; enclose postal note of 2a 6d, and a botcle be mailed to you promptly. Th,ase j who know Impey'a May Ap^ila always I keep a bottle of it in the h,o^se. " j Wade's Wobi^ Fieg i— tbe Woodeifal Worm Worrjer«^-ar» Wtways effective. Is bir*ea everywhere Walk's Worm WoßßimaiS—the Wonderful Worm Wbrriers-nftrea, safe and sure remedy;, |ti Is bosjeg; sold

The British Budget.

United Press Association—ByEleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, April 16 The House of Commons sanctioned the Stamp Doty by 186 votes to 119. Sir M. Hicks-Batch promised to con sider the exemption of small cheques. He anticipated that the Traoevaal revenue next year will be from four to five millions, Within a few years the new colonies will be able to bear ft capital charge of thirty millions to wards the war expenses. The Times says the new loan will be issued immediately in the form ot consols at 93i, and will be well re ceived. * The Standard states that half the loan has already been taken privately. American financiers subscribed fire millions. Sir Wilfred Laurier, the Canadian Premier, expressed joy at England's new policy, which has cleared the way for arranging a system of larger trade between the Empire. In the House of Commons a resolu tion sanctioning the war loan wa6 oar* ried by 229 votes to 103 Sir M Hicks Beach, replying to a question, implied that the ccsm duty included all cereals, rice, peas, haricot?, and manufactured goods like macaroni, starch, tapioca, sago, and arrowroot.

SOUTH AFRICA

i United Preae Association—By Eleobrlo I Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, April 16 The official account of the execution of the Australian officers baa been tabled in the Federal House of Repre sentatives, It discloses no new facts, beyond that the sentences of Mo rant and Handcock, who were court martialled on four counts of murder, were found guilty on three. The verdict was accompanied in two in stances with a recommendation to mercy,

BOER LOSSES.

CAPTURE OF A LAAGER THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. TERMS OF SURRENDER. London, April 16 De La Rey has only one gan left, and little ammunition. In three weeks the Boers in the Wes tern Transvaal have lost 500 killed, wounded and prisoners* Colebrander's column captured Beyer'a laager It is feared that Beyers and a few others escaped by scaling a precipitous range. General Brace Hamilton's column has arrived at Standerton. Daring a sweep- Ing movement In the Eastern Transvaal he killed, wounded, and captured a htm* dred and forty-five Boers. In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour, in reply to a question, said he would immediately inform the House when there was anything to coaimanloate with regard to the peace negotiations. Th« Times saya Mr Balfour's reply implies that the negotiations are not) progressing satisfactorily. Probably the Boers are submitting impracticable de mands. ♦ he Daily Mail states that the Oabintfe refused to grant an armistice, and declined an amnesty to rebels or to withdraw tho banishment proclamation paper, and adds that the Boers are willing to abandon their demand for independence, and will agree to a general surrender If their farm* are rebuilt and restocked at a cost of fiv# millions, and a general amnesty granted with a possible disfranchisement of rebels; they demand the withdrawal of the banish meut proclamation, and an earlier restora tion of representative institutions that. Government contemplated. Details of the Roulval fight are sa follows :—When the Kokewich Scouts on the 11th iost. topped a gentle rise they saw Kemp's force of 1500 drawn oat In a long line, close formation. The Boers instantly charged, thinking Kekewlch's column was part of the thin driving line. The British dismounted and received the fire at a short range, some Boers getting within forty yards. Lien tenant D Fraser of the Seventh New Zealanders is convalescent, and has resumed duty.

ILLNESS OF NEW ZEALANDERS.

Wellington, Ap*H lg Advices from Gape&owc state that Sergt Bensley and Private Kelt are dangerouily ill of enterio

The Railway Disaster to the Eighth N.Z. Contingent

MISSAGE FROM COLONEL DAVIES FUNERAL OF THE VIOTIMB Unified Press Association—By Kkotrfe Telegraph Wellington, April 16 Sic Joseph Ward haß received the following oable message from Major Piloher, Capetown, dated 14th last :— • Colonel D&viea telegraphs that tfe« principal medioal officer ab Pofcohofeiroom reports re men inf ared la railway acotdent— Whiteherd and Pearsen, dangerously ill ; Lee, Grant, and Whetter, seriously % others grsatSy improved. The thirteen men killed ! were buried at Klerkadorp yesterday (Siin day)* Very largo military funeral, attended by Seaforths, Argyle, and Sutherland High* landers, R.A.3, South Welsh, Borderers, Commonwealth Regiment, and New Zealand Brigade \ also hundreds of alviliana. Great synap&tAy w»i shewa by Gv^cyoaee"

Horses for South Africa.

PRIVATE SHIPMENTS STOPPER. United Press AliooUtion—By Glaatcio CL'elegt»ph—Qopyright! Melbodrri» April 16 Skippers of horses to South Africa have been advised that bhs British military authorities at Durban hare ordered that no private Australian sbipraenU be allowed to land. Thin step has bsen taken io consequence, of a large number of info«k)c aMmals being sent, and with the objfl^fc of stopping what is termed a iftood of rubbish,' and placing the trade oa a snore i satisfactory footing. The, action has ; resulted in the cancellation of Intended shipments. It has placed Mr Allen, who got together a, string of thocoogkbreds. intending to race them in South Africa, In an awkward poaltioh, »|jjpr-Geaeral Bowae and Colonel Hotham. have arrived from Capetown to inquire into tha of Bhlpplng horses.

TEE ASHBUKTON OOAKDIaN : THURSDAY, APBIL 17, 1902



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F. FKRRIMAN FOB SALE,' Oornef of Middle and Allen'a Road, ALLKKTON, IHAVIC received instruct!-ins to sell, by private treaty, three blocks of Ificd situated as above. Block 1, containing threa aoroe, Block 2, Gontiiinlng three acres. Bl< ok 3, containing four ncrea, one ro>r*. twenty nine perches. On block 3 a well baik Boase ; s e«oud, and a portion of the land has been !%id ous Sli gardens and orchard. An opportanity of securing simil and convenient blocks of land such as these aeldom offers, and ac ray instruct ions are > to effect sn immediate sale, intending' purchasers vill do well to call and obtain 101 l particulars of the properties and Inspect at oics. "Emy terms of payment can be arranged, Hid the land will be sold in one ox ftnore blocks' F PKRRIMAN. Santa. ..,___„. —-. .—— ..—■ ' fOR INVESTMENT IH&TE for immediate Investment the turn of £14.000 on &tnb mortgage of tttttl !»ad», atfl| per cent, In suim to unit borrowers. F PERM MAN, Land and Estate Ac-eat;, Aahburtaw ' Corner of Graham and McMurdo Streets, Tinwald, I HAVE received iDStraotions to Sell Lob 71 eu Plan 91, eitaated rs above, , containing nearly i acre, and upon whioh i» j ereot-ed & very Comfortable Dwelling House of four rooms. The Property ia Bitno3t: Within ft stone's throw of the Tinwald JRaiiway, ant! »b the owner is leavfng the dliftrlot) I have bean Instructed to effect) a speady Rule Fall particulars oa appSloation F FERRIMAN >i~»»"«'—' "" *" ■ FOB SALE. * B. INVESTMENT SHARES. FOUR Shares in the Ashburton Permanent BalMinK and Investment Society j SlsS issne. Paid ap Co April, 1902. Price*£42. Apply ; F FERRIMAN >— »" ■ *"" ■-"—;»~— •" jr "~ " FOB SALS Claf ke'Straet and Allen's Road, Alknfconi I AM inatroc^ed to sell that very desir able resideaoe containing & roomtij | mntry ftßd poroh, together with oaeaore and fen perohas of land situated m abova. Thß property ia for immediate Bale, and »t the price aaked ahoHld oomm»Hd & ready •»l«. , , ,  Folt partioalara may be had on appli mtlmto FFEBRIUAN, Land and Estate Agent Havslock Street. FOB BALE IHA¥E received inßtraotioOß from Mrs R&rdley, Bonr, to sell her propsrbj fronting oa tiho East Beb and Eton Street), oompriein? one sore and forty perches of land, upon which ia erected dwelling bouse ffloa&ftlolng Dining loom 18 x 18, Silting Room, 4 Badroomn, B*throom, Kitchea aod BouSiary; two mailed Stablo and Fowlooubp. !Ih© property is well cnppliafl whh wat«r from * wmdffiill aud teak. Part) of the land Is Md oot b garden asd orohard, Fall pwMcmlMs on application to F PERRTMAN | Land and EaLV* Arbh', Hnvoiock Street ■ <wwi|iiwww>w^^ "^^ — """ buslnksb notices ■ c 3T IZZZI7 1 rft 1// ZEALAND WATJBBPKOOFS mHB Largest Stock of Water proofs in the newest shapes, Now Opensfi RAINPROOF TWEED CHESTERFIBiDS 42s 6d and BBi 6d BLUE TWEED CHESTERFIELDS, 30» SREI TWEED CHEBTEREIELDS 30a PAWN T*VKlsn OHE3TERFIBLD3 42s 6d WATERPROOFS MADE TO] f MEASURE A Very Largo Selection of Water proof Patterns to select; from THE KSW MALAKD CLOTHING FAOTOKT F. H. BKOKINGHBALB, Manager A WARNING VOICE, A REPEATER, i 4 143



■■—■—■ « *■"' ■-'■ i n,i . i~-Tiimrrmiriniirn ■■■■ -i-hi-wiit ir -"wi-nn ■■^■■iii..n.i. «■■■ nyiwi mum ■"■'»■■ ■» BUSINESS NOTIOER ' MJ < MMMf A\ nTT-rrrr AUTUMN AND I *^ttXL by mj WINTER NOVELTIES. New Goods in all Departments J Beaatifal Selection of NEW MANTLES, JAOKITB, GAPES, SEAL JACKETS, BILK BLOUSES, FURS, GLOVES, and DRESS MATERIALS, LAOE DOLLARS, SILK SKIRTS,* &o, T\T>I^C!C!TWr 4 TTTXT/^ Is* GIVING EVERY SATISFAO* JL/KJCIOO LVI i$ JVlll Ur TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PRICE HIGH-CLASS TAILORING Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. ' J. WILSON DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Oompatont Set of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Deoorailng fa All its Branches,;!©!' Town and Country. I Have a Wei! Assorted Stock o! MIXED PAINTS Id) Large or Small Quantities; alßo Palnh Brußhes White Lead Linaaed OHs (Raw er Boiled Sorim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artiatß* Material Beaubiful MIRROE GLISS in largo sheebe, can be oufc.to any^lzq foamtumM~uw\hJAkim£JMmmJUJmmiwmnMr lmwt* mini i r inimnnii—Him—nrn — tr —r ■" "■""■» GUNS. GTJNS- GUNS. 1 UST LANDED.—SingIe and Doable Barrel Breech leading; A real *J Good 8.8. afe 45=1. J>.B. from 65s upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including lley's "Universal and Blue. Nobel's Ballisfcite, Smokeless. NEWOLUB. NEWKIVAL. Powder, Shot. Caps, Loading Implements, Gan Oases, Gleaning Rods, &c. LAMPS.. AND LAMP WARE i Library or Dining ftoom from 27a 6d to 55a; Table from 2a 6d to 30s; OftH and inspect the " New Miller," — Hand Lamps from la. L&MP GLASSES AND WICKS OF ALL KINDS. OAKPENTEK'S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburton, RANGES k REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES. G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Barnofet Street, Opposite Arcade BAIL UP! . k  . „,„  It, was a common enough expression in Australia one time t and the victim whs generally one of those folks who never look where they are going. Caution is at all fcitn a the evidence of wisdom, and in no particular should it be ehown than in choosing one's TEA. You can get all kinds of Tea in Australia ; doabtiesa yon can get many of them where thia journal circulates, and caution, therefore, is absolutely neeeaaary. The finest, purest, moat reliable Tea cornea from Oeylon, not China or India, and experts of the Tea-room, no les3 than those of the household, agree that ofmt^Ssgmo^^ IS FAR AND AWAY THE BEST Yjy€<&^C&s2^Z2* CEYLON THAT IS GROWN. NIRVANA TEA in picked and packed under British supervision, Eac*» pound or half pound is put up in lead in Colombo, tho capital of Oeylon, »n« This being soldered, the package is made air tight »nd the contents preserve** from deterioration, SOLE AGENT— _ , , , A J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. BUY FROM ALCORN'S GENTLEMENB L.ADIBB ——-—Tw^rproofa I Stylish Mllliawy Bioaso Flanoellß and Olothloß Uoderwear 18m«t. Jacket* Pl»nnellette« Sis I Hosiery I Dress Materials Pretty Undenklrts Tv'h T A R R I V E D. f JUST ARRIVED—TwiIIed Sbrlped Flan JUST ARRIVED—New Blouse Flannel- 1 nolettes from 4|d, Twilled Pink do, 4£d,^6d, ■ ettea 4b 9d dozan, 5d a yard, wortb 7*d ?D W 7|d upwards; Flanellebto Embroideries, 2^d, Dreaa Sergea la 3d, 1^ 63, la 9d } Fancy Bd, 3id to6d ayard. Colonial Flannels from i lS?id dSssw from 6a 6d; sp«oUl Una I 10« d; White> Bjuketa |s Ud JPJmJs, IVomenV Black Ribbed Hoae la a pair. ( White H 0 Qnllbs from 3s Ud, double bod Ribb«d Wool Siogleto, full siZ3 la, worth la s . z , ; Maroell* dltfeo, 4a lid ; White Satin 9j • Wool Shawls Is lid, 2a lid, 4a 6d to Finish, do, 9i 6d feo 15s 6d, Alhambra do, IQaWoh ATGI BBARI)'S lld °PWMdi AT GIBBARD'S FTARD 2 BEAT—Heavy RevGrolble Car- HARD Z BEAT-Boys' Navy Serge Man mi wd wide, is * yard; Oil back 3or o 1 War Gapa U, Superior Velvet d 0,,2* ; s!wd yFloo7oloth«-, yard wide, la 3d, 2yd« Reversible SUk Derby Ties 6d, 9d.1«; Men's ild?dlnto,fro» 2* 31; Special Live Tapes- Strong Wo.kloß Shirts, 2a 6d; Uolomal ;,£ Rage 6* Hd to o:e.r. Real Ribbed Wool P«ta 3s IW, Extra heavy v 5 do 4s 6d 5 Colonial UnderHinnels 2s Ud, AT GIBBARD'S J AT GIBBARD'S Handreds of other SPECIAL LINES which cannot be quoted in the limited space at command.— Inspection Invited. 1 c. g i TTiTa rd, mmf II.ONEY DRAPEE, Jggi (ooposiifd Ajrea^e), Ashburton TANORBD BTKx. KVf '__ HARDLEY BROS.; PLUMBBKS, IRO^MOHGBES, AND TINSMITH Our Season's Stock of GUNS, OAETBIDOBB, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand; and Our GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, la In the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be oamed.oub oa latesb soiontifio lines, and guaranteed We hold a largo atook of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LWI PUMPB SINKS LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILEEB, &o, and make HOT and GOLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a BpeeUUy SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all claeses of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydrahlic Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and BUPP A Staff of Competent Workman always available for alt classes of Plumbing work In any p»rb of the county. „. a, HARDLEY BROS. p a Bo 1" PLUMBBRS a»d SANITARY EKGIKEBRS, EAST STREET



Herbert Gmham* SUKGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts I triota that he wili commence practice in 1 rooms next) to Mr Watson, Solicitor, about May Ist). Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam ( and Cemsnt. Gold and Porcelain crowns made; alao aefcs of teeth in Vulcanite and Porcelain, Gum Fronts ; Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Horas op Asskndanoe—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 165



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Local Industry--Amongst tho varied new business firms started in Ashbnrton of late la that of Messrs Moriarby Bros., cabinet makera and upholsterers, eerner of Cass Street and Wakauai I^oad. The business has now been canning several raonbhs, during which the firm have had a good share of public support, their share of the refurnishing for the new Somerset Hotel being a large one, while various other large orders have bieen executed by the firm. The testimonials to the excellence of tho work transacted speak for them- I selves aa to the merits of Morlarty Bros as tradesmen, and fche public generally will find it to their advantage to qail on this firm when requiring work fn, -either' cabinet making or upholstery branches. We wish our young Aahburtoqitea a long and prosperous career. Musio, — Popular Bongss, piano pieoea, marches, barn dances, waltzes, violin and plan-) pieces, &o, 3d a cupy (reduced from 25.) Violins, fittings and all musical insfcru mentis at jour own price for 10 days only nt new shop, Taaored Street —(Advt ) * |



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