The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1896 NEW ZEALANDERS AND DRUNKENNESS.

Among the numerous returns pre sented to Parliament last session, is one furnished to an order of the House on the motion of Mr Lawry, "showing how many of the European population born m the Colony have been convicted for drunkenness e».h year since 1887, and the total number o. convictions for this offence m each year during the same period * also the total number of prisoners then (July I last), m the gaols of the Oolony and the proportion of New Zealand born Europeans to tbe total nnmber of prisoners." Froth this, we find that the convictions for drunkenness were —1887, 5,298 ; 1888, 5J311 ; 1889, 5,079 ; 1890, 5,677; 1891, 5,118; 1892, 5055 ; 1893, 5,048 ; 1894, (approximate figures) 4,465. The figures are interesting and satisfactory as, compared with the steady decrease m the number of convictions, the number m 1894 showing an actual decrease of sixteen per cent, while relatively to the increased population, the proportionate decrease is con siderably greater—probably, fully twenty per cent. The return further shows that the native-born population are less frequently tbe victims of over-indulgence- m intoxicating liquor than are those who have come to the Colony from without. The number of convictions of New Zealand-born Europeans being for the years under review as follows, viz.,— lßß7, 261; 1888, 234 ; 1889, 276; 1890, 337.; isai, 338} im, mi im, 396;

1894, 421 ; the per centages to the total convictions representing New Zealand-born Europeans being— lßß7, 4.93; 1888, 4 41, 1889, 5.43; 1890, 5.94; 1891,6.60: 1892, 7.08; 1893, , 7.84 ; 1894, 9 43. It will be seen that there is a steady progressive in* crease m the number of native-born convicted — and this is doubtless' mainly due tothe fact that year by year the proportion of the native-born to the whole population as steadily in increasea — but the fact tbat whereas, the census of 1891 showed that out of the total population of the Oolony 33.89 per cent— a fraction over one third — were New Zealand-born, the proportion of convictions for drunken ness was m 1894, lens than 10 per cent, speaks volumes for the sons of the soil, and proves that drunkenness is not to be our national vice. As re* gards crime, too, the return shows favorably for New Zealanders, though not nearly to the same extent, the total number of prisoners m gaol on 30th June last being 565, of whom 135 were New Zealand born — exactly 24 per cent, instead of 33.89 per cent, the proportion of New Zealand born to the total population— thus showing that as regards crime generally those born m New Zealand are less prone to break the laws than are those born beyond the sea. That this would naturally be so is easily understood when it is remembered that among those who find their way to the colonies (not to New Zealand alone) there is necessarily a certain proportion of the undesirable emigrant* from older countries who bring their evil habits with them. On the whole the return brings out some pleasing features, and we hope that the good record thns shown for our own people will long continue to be maintained.

LOCOAL AND GENERAL.

Reading matter on fourth page. The excursion train from Timaru to Chrlstchuroh, which passed through th*3 morning, carried 200 passengers. At Ashburton 60 more joined the train. ' Two stacks of oats the property of Mr E. Paget, Hinds, were destroyed by fire early on Monday morning. The stacks , were Insured m the London, Liverpool 1 and Globe Office. Mr John Andrew Johnson, B.L, M.A., has been unanimously recommended by I the Timaru School Committee as head master of the Timaru Main School. This gentleman was placed first ln the Board's selection for the Committee, and he is to J be duly appointed to-day (Tuesday). It has been decided that the North and South Canterbury volunteers are to have two camps, separated from one another by a distance of a few miles, m some situation convenient to both, m order to operate against one another. The exact locality of the camps will be selected shortly. Today is the ' 17th of Old Ireland,' and a large number of Sons of St Patrick are m the town. Atthe Churoh of the Holy Name the usual services were held m the early morning, which were largely attended. To-night the annual concert m aid of the 7 convent schools will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall. . A private letter from a former resident of Cnristchurch, now working on the State farm at Levin, states that some excellent vegetable crops have been grown there. *We have,' says the writer, * a splendid lot of table pumpkins m store. One weighed 27£lb, another 221 b, a third 191 b. Seven of them turned the scale at i lent. The potatoes are also creditable to - the growers.' ...•.-• At the last monthly meeting, of the South Rakaia Road Board a general rate of dne farthing m the pound was _ struck for the year ending March 31, -' 18%. The Clerk was instructed to add ten per cent to all rates unpaid and to sue for all outstanding rates on March 31. A number of works were ordered to be done, and the Clerk was instructed to report on others. After passing accounts, the members met on Cemetery business and adjourned. Mr John McLachlan, M.H.R , adr dressed a meeting of the Ashburton * electors m the Town Hall, Rakaia, on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance, and Mr W. Strachan ocoupied the ohair. The address was practically the same as given m Ashburton. After a number of unimportant questions had been answered, Mr Fain moved a vote of thanks for the address. Mr Gee moved as an amendment a vote of thanks for the address and confidence m Mr MoLichlan as the member for Ashburton. On the amendment being put. some dozen hands were held up, and the original motion was carried. f The usual monthly meeting of No. 25, L.0.L., South Rakaia, was held On Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance of members present —-the W.M., Bro S. Ross, occupied the chair. Correspondence war read and dealt with, A hearty vote of thanks was passed to two members of the Lodge for their services rendered to a brother of the | Lodge at the death of his wife. A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to a brother of No. 24 who has recently lost his wife, and a letter of condolence and sympathy to a widow who ha«» jast lost herHiusband by death. One oandidate was proposed for membership. Tne Lodge was then closed m the usual manner. A curious gift has been made to the Natural History Museum of Soletta It consists of a birds-nest, constructed entirely of steel. There are a great many watchmakers at Soletta, and m the . vicinity of the workshops there are always , the remains of the old springs of watches f which have been cast aside. Last summer a watchmaker discovered this curious bird's nest, which had been built m a tree m his court yard by a pair of water | wagtails. It measures ten centimetres m circumference and is made solely of watch springs. When the birds had fldged their brood the watchmakers secured their nest as an interesting proof of the intelligence of birds m adapting anything which comes within their reach. At Bunbury, Westralia, the looal Borough Council recently discussed the sanitary state of the town, and one councillor waxed eloquent abeut * tubular disease ' and • tripod fever,' and said he wanted a •crematoria' m every ward. The Mayor ventured to oorreot the speaker, who rejoined: 'lain', going to frke your hi psy dlxon.' Same meeting another councillor remarked that the Mayor ought to be * like Potiphar's wife, ab-jve suspicion,' and when the question cropped up as to whether the dog-tax collector should be given an honorarium, a councillor wanted to know whether it would not Induoe the official to waste his time. *If 'c attends to 'is dootles,' quoth the councillor, * 'c won't 'aye much time to play the honorarium.' Bunbury mnst i be a place full of sweetness and light, and : chock-full of culohaw. One Box of Clarke's 841 Pills iswarran J ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back, j Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m j Boxes 4s 6d eaoh, by all Ohemists and Patent , medioine Vendors throughout the World j Proprietors : The Lincoln and M_dlan» j Counties Dbuo Compauv, Linooln, Fnpland ] V<w try th. Nm Vtnm T.fac<- I \

The Hinds recreation ground, of 2?_ acres, has been gazetted a Domain, with the County Council as Domain Board. A trial of Messrs P. and D. Duncan's i cultivator was held at Whoatstone on Monday afternoon, m the presence of some score of farmers. Operations were commenced m a stubble paddock, matted with twitch, on Mr J. Small', land. The machine was drawn by one of Mr Small's grand teams, and the ground was grubbed for abont three chains square, then cross wise, frbm five to eight inches d cp — a very severe test for the workmanship of the machine, which did excellent work m laying bare the twitch free of soil. By request an adjici-nt paddock, bel.n?iug to Mr Ford, was next tried. It is m a terribly matted state with twitoh, and half had already been ploughed, the remainder oross ploughed. Here, too, the machine did exoellent work. A further test was made In a paddock belonging to Mr G. W. Body, with equally satisfactory results. The trials lasted some four hours, tbe machine working excellently all through, and thoae present expressed themselves well satisfied with its adaptability to cope with twitch. Several orders were booked on the ground. Holloway's Pills.— The ills of life are increased tenfold by the mode of life so many have to lead ; most especially is this the oase amongst the toilers m our factories and huge workshops of the manufacturing districts whose digestion becomes impaired and nervous systems debiliated by tbe protracted confinement and enforced depriva tion of healthy out-of-door exercise. The faotory workers may almost be said to bave diseases of their own, readily amenable, however, to treatment if not allowed to proceed unchecked. Holloway's Pills are the mos. effectual remedy ever discovered for the liver and stomach complaints, as they act surely bat gently, regulating the secre tions withont weakening the nerves or interfering with the daily work;

BAPTIST CHURCH.

I — — * \ A tea meeting, to celebrate the anniver sary of tbe settlement of the Rev. A. Ager as pastor of the Baptist Church, was held on Thursday last m the new Oddfellows' Hall. A sale of work was held during the after noon. Two stalls, laden with useful articles of wearing apparel, etc., were m charge of Miss Gates and Miss Hale. Mr W. Greenslade, at the produce stall, had also a good display of fruit, flowers, dairy and Farm produce, each stall doing a fairly good business. The tea tables, which were also laden with good things, were presided over by Mesdamea Ager, Walker, Silcock, Hale, Keeley, Jackson, Greenslade, Muir, Claridge, assisted hy Misses Steele, Ager, Silcock, Williamson, Gates, and one table given by the members of the Ashburton Bible Class was presided over by Mrs Segers, Mrs Totty, Misses Barratt and Low. Upwards of 250 people sat down to tea, all doing full justice to the good things provided. In the evening,- foags were given by Miss Gates, Miss Steel, and Mr Claridge, and a lectura by Rev. A- Ager, entitled "Ancient Athens," illustrated with several beautiful views from Mr Murray's powerful lantern. At the close of the lecture a recitation, with lime-light views, entitled " Curfew shall not ring to-night," was very well given by Misß Ager, thus bringing a very enjoyable evening to a close.

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTCHURCH STOCK MARKET. The Fress reports : — There was an entry 1 of about a hundred horses m the various saleyards on Saturday, and there was a good demand for useful draughts and the 1 better class of hacks. The entry included a 1 draft of about forty North Island horses, broken and unbroken, and these were nearly all sold, the best fetching good figures. ' Medium draughts sold at £12 to £18, ' spring cart and tram horses £13 to £17, i medium harness horses £9 15s to £13, 1 weight carrying hacks £14 10s to £16 10., L medium hacks £7 15 to £10 10s, unbroken hacks £2 10s to £8 10-. In the produce I markets there was a moderate entry of pigs, : mostly stores, and the aale was a dull one. > Suckers made from 2s 9s to 5. 6d, stores 9. 6d to 15s 6d, and porkers 18s to 21s. The entry of poultry waß a large one, and good j prices were obtained for all classes except 1 geese and turkeys. Roosters made 2s 6d to 1 4s, hens ls 7d to 3s, pullets 2a 6d to 4s, ducks > 2s to 33 3d, geese 3s 6d to sa, turkey hens I 7a Gd, do cocks 12s 6d. , — — —_-_-___-_—-

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

1 The Lyttelton Times of yesterday says : — "• There was a very good attendance of 1 farmers m town on Saturday, and several lines of wheat changed hands at quotations. Holders of oats are still disinclined to take ' prices offered, and only small lines m other produce were dealt with. The exports - for 1 the week show that wheat and chaff are " moving off freely to the Australian markets. > The exportß of grain and produce from 7 Lyttelton for the week comprise 16,882 sacks r wheat, 1174 sacks and 4011 bags flour, 523 1 sacks oats, 169 sacks barley, 513 sacks malt, F 921 sacks bran, 312 sacks sharp., 171 sacks ( pollard, 63 sacks oatmeal, 475 sacks peas, r V 55 sacks tares, 810 bales hay and straw, r 4834 sacks chaff, 255£ sacks seed, 526 sacks potatoes, 569 sacks onions, 11,572 carcases ' mutton, 18,190 carcases lamb, 100 cases f meats, 102 casks tallow, 607 bales wool, 7 1 bales leather, 7 casks pelts, 16 casks casings, 245 cases cheese, 480 boxes butter, 70 cases bacon, 218 boxes soap, 10 cases eggs, 4 oases ' poultry and 256 oases of frnit. The following are current prices : — Wheat.— Old, 3s 6d j new, 3s 2d to 3s 4d. 1 Oats. — Prime milling, 2s to 2s Id ; short feed, Is lOd to 2s ; Duns, ls 10d: Barley.— Malting, prime 3a 9d to 4s; > medium do., 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; second quality, ' 2s 6d to 33 ; feed, 2a 3d ; Cape barley, 2s 3d » to2a6d. Beans. —Well saved 2s 3d. Peas.— Blue Prussians 3s 4d to 3. 8d ; , white, 3s 3d to 3s 6_. Oatsheaf Chaff.— 4ss to 47s 6d at handy ; country stations, aocording to quality. Onions. — £4 at country stations. ' Potatoes.— Kidneys 40a, Derwents 32s 6d 1 to 355, both at conntry stations. Grass Seed. — Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 6d to 3s 3d, machine-dressed to 4s, heavy, weight 4s 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3*{d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4*; d, extra to 4~-d. Dairy Produce. — Cheese 3|d to _d, loaf 4id to sd. Butter — Factory 9d, dairy 7d to Ba, salt 6d. Bacon and hams 6d. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, unless where otherwise stated. The Press of yesterday reports : — Peas— Prussian Blues are m demand at up to 39 6_ f.o.b. There are not many m the market, and samples of prime quality are few and far between. Beans meet a very dull market just now. Sales were made to-day at 2s, country stations, but only for small parcels, buyers' ideas being generally below this level. Chaff is dull, and prices show no im provement on recent quotations. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot are both quiet, outlets being at present very restricted. Prices are unchanged from our last quota tions, The Press of same date saya ; — Offerings of grain were of considerable magnitude on Saturday, and a good deal of Wheat especially .changed hands at our quotations. Pearl and Tuscan attracted most attention, ' and realised from 3s 3d to 3. 4sd, Hunter's White being less m request at 3s 2d to 3* 3d, f.o.b. Merchants were kept very busy < all the morning, and the bulk of lots offering were sold. ' Barley was pretty freely submitted, but ( buyers are apparently not keen to operate i extensively, and only the pick of the samples , are finding buyers just now, medium lots being difficult to place. ■ Oats— Very few are being offered, and ' sales are not free, as buyers' and growers' < ideas of values do not yet accord. The « markets outside offer but Bcant inducement for speculation. l * ' — ****

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION A SERIOUS OHARGE. Berlin, March 15 In consequence of Berr Bebel's accusations, Government has deter mined to make a fresh enquiry into the charges against Dr Peter, flith.rta there has been no evidence to convict him. THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION. London, March 16 A Commission, composed of two British, two Venezuelan and one American representative, will adjudi cate on the Turuari incident which occurred at the beginning of last year, and gave rise to the boundary dispute. The President of Venezuela proposes to borrow ten million francs from the German Bank to pay the foreign rail way debt. DEFENCE OF OAPE COLONY. Capetown, March 16 Admiral Rawson and General Goodenough are conferring npon the defences of Cape Oolony. It is be lieved that it will be decided to fortify Port Elizabeth and East London. MARK TWAIN. Calcutta, March 16 Mark Twain is recovering. NATIVE RISING IN PERU. Lima, March 16. An Indian rising has taken place m Peru, and 648 prisoners have been captured by them.

AUSTRALIAN

BANKING AFFAIRS. Melbourne, Maroh 16 The Argus says that not only the Oommercial but the Joint Stock and Queensland National Banks will have, to a.k their creditors to reduce the interest on deposits. The indebtedness to British creditors of the three Banks named is, roughly speaking, £10,000,000. If the rate agreed upon at the time of the reconstruction be reduced to 3| or 3 per cent, it will afford relief to the extent of £100,000 to £150,000 per annum. Relief is absolutely necessary. The position of the Queensland National bank is almost a scandal. That any Colonial Govern* ment should borrow, partly for the purpose of keeping up a Bank, and that it should have £2,000,000 locked up, and another £1,000,000 at call, is a reproach to sound public financing. 1 —

The Italians m Abyssiania

, ♦___. Rome, March 16 Menelek has agreed to permit the evacuation of. Adigrat with military honors. He stipulates tbat Tigre shall become independent. The Italian populace resent the imposition of conditions. Berlin, March 16 The German newspapers sneer at the Italians as being grateful for the release of political prisoners.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

*> I Pretoria, March 16 Evidence was given at the trial of the Johannesberg prisoners that Wolff supplied Jameson with 150 horses. London, March 16 The suspension of the Chartered Company's charter is advocated, on the ground that otherwise there will be trouble m future. Capetown, March 16 Rifles and ammunition have been discovered m the De Beer mine. ***^" M^* iM — —

Egyptian Affairs.

THE DONGOLA EXPEDITION. Cairo, March 15 The Dongola expedition will number 8000 troops. March 14. The North Staffordshire regiment replaces the Rangers, and the expedi tion starts on Friday up the Nile to Wady Haifa, thence it will march to Dongola. Numbers of the officers and men engaged m the Ashantee expedition have volunteered.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

JEWEL ROBBERY. London, March 16 A jeweller's establishment m Bond street was entered by burglars, who removed £5000 worth of jewellery. ANEW "RARMY" New York, March 16 Ballipgton Booth has formed a new army, to be known as " God's Ameri can volunteers." SUGAR. The Cuban sugar crop has decreased by 874,000 tons. EARTHQUAKE. A severe shock of earthquake was experienced at Santiago and Valpa raiso. A considerable amount of damage was done. The people fear a recurrence of the shocks and are camped m the streets. OUR BELOVED QUEEN. Vienna, March 16 An inspired newspaper m the city, referring to the meeting between the Emperor and Empress of Austria and Queen Victoria, eulogises the latter, and declares Her Majesty is highly esteemed by the Austriaa people. \

AUSTRALIAN

THB N.Z. TRAVELLERS TAX. Melhocrne, March 17 The Council of the Ohamber of Commerce, after a lengthy discussion, unanimously passed the following resolution :—'• That the attention of Council having been called to tbe recent tax on travellers imposed by the Government of New Zealand, records its regret that any colonial Govern ment should deem it advisable to levy a class tax of such - an exceptional and unfriendly character as the one m question, and that a copy of this resolu tion be sent to the Chambers of Com merce m other colonies." THREE MEN DROWNED. Perth, March 17 Oaptain Jansen, first mate Hogen, and seaman Loghs, belonging to the Norwegian barque Bertha, were drowned at Fremantle by the capsizing of a boat.

THE TRANSVAAL.

AN INTERESTING LETTER.

Mr A. C Collins, a brother of Mr W. H. Collins,- of this town, writing ftom Johannesberg, on January 19, gives the latter gentleman some Interesting details of what h-s been going On m the Transvaal of late. The writer Is a resident of Johannesberg, and thus is able to speak authoritatively on the state of affairs. After a few lines on private and family m.tters, the writer goes on to speak of trado affairs, of some interest to New Zealatd readers. AUSTRALASIAN PRODUCE. Mr Collins says there is a good business done In Johannesberg m Australian fresh butter. It; is 6old at 2. 6 d per lb A good deal of cheese is also sent, as well as dried fruits -and flour. The dried fruits are exceptionally good, and Australian flour has been sold within the past three weeks at up to 60s per bag ; the usual prioe is about 25s or 27a per bag. '"" THE REBELLION. " Things have been upside down m Johannesberg since Christmai, and I believe we have just escaped for the timo being what might have been a horrible and bloody rebellion. Whether It ia all oyer or not lam not m a position to say. If things get satisfactorily settled here for the people by the British and Boer Govern* ments, I suppose it will be all over. But if not, then the difficulty may crop up again at anjr moment, and a rebellion that will affect the whole of South Africa may eventuate. THE UTCLANDERS' OBIEVANOES. " I think I have told you before of the grievances most people have to put up with m the Transvaal. We are rated and taxed to the very utmosfc-^-direotly and indirectly — and we have no voice m the matter any* way, neither m paying nor m spending the money. If we were to refuse to pay, our properties would be taken from us. When the last Parliament met at Pretoria, we sent them a petition (aa required by and m accordance with the law of the countty) signed by over 60.000 people, asking them to give us a voice m the affairs of the country. We were told by members, of the Raad or Parliament that, if we. wanted a: voice m the country, we should have to fight for it before we got it. Some time previous to that we sent tbem a petition signed by about 30,000 people, and that petition was thrown into the waste paper basket withont being oon* sidered at all. Of every £100,000 revenue colleoted m the country, the foreign po* dulation of the country pay £60,000, and yet we must say nothing, but think our selves favored by being allowed to live ln \ the country. Just recently the Government decided to build two very strong' forts— one at Pretoria, and the other on the hill over* looking Johannesberg. The latter is to keep us quiet. If they are allowed to 1 build the fort overlooking Johannesberg, then we shall have to keep qniet ior ever after, because they will command the whole of the town from the hill. They would be able to level the town ln a couple of hours, and be likely to do It I at any time they thought fit. It is true r they are white people when they art 5 ivasTied, which is. very seldom j but they know really nothing of the needs of European people, and they don't want to ' know. A great many of them are, I might say, half-savages. The Germans and Hollanders are at the bottom bf a great : deal of what has been happening of late. i They are siding with the Boers, and telling them chat Germany will help them to carry ont their ends. The Getmans here have volunteered to fifth t for the Boers against the Reform Committee. Many of them are under arms now for the Go. vemment, and hope that the German Go* vernment will come m and help them. : But lam glad to see that the English ' Government has put its foot down against Germany's interference. Ger. miny has been trying to Interfere for years past, and Dr Leyds, our State Secretary, ia m Germany now, trying to get the Kaiser to interfere m this matter against England. I would not be sur prised to see the Boer Government lose the country through trying to get Ger* i many mixed up m the trouble. THE SCENE AT JOHANNESBERG. i Ohristmw passed over with brisk busi* ness, but otherwise quiet, except for a few minors of rebellion- Bnt the New Year started with the rebellion at fever heat. Thousands of armed men were parading the streets and suburbs of the town, and the Boers were massing outside ' and all around for a few miles out of town. Precaution was t_ken by the- Reform Committee to fortify the main roads lead . ing into the town with. Maxim *nd field guns. On the last day of December at noon, m front of the Goldfield Company's ' offices, could be seen waggon loads of 1 arms and ammunition m course of distri bution to the people who were volunteer ing to fight m the rebellion. - Six Maxim guns were unloaded m the street m front of 20,000 te 30,009 people. Corps of volunteers were forming almost every hour of the day, and about 20,000 men volunteered. But something went wrong —what, no one seems to know, with the exception of a few of the Committee. I believe they were short of ammunition. You must remember that all the arms and ammunition had to be smuggled Into the state. Soma of the Maxims were labelled " theodolites," others " eleotrlo machines." Some of tho rifle- came mas "oil," m oil tins or tanks. The ammuni tion oame m as lard, some In safes, some m boilers. How much the Government captured no one knows. They captured a safe last week with 400 revolvers m it. There was great excitement every where. Shops were closed and barricaded all over the town. The trains leaving for the Cape and Natal were literally crowded for days with women and children: Open catttle trucks had to be put on to acc.mmodate the people, but still on •some days a lot of people were lefc behind and oould not get away. There were thousands of people at the station seeing their wives and family and friends off, and some were there out of curiosity- Most of ihe men who left were put down to be Gorni.hmen, although they were often Russian Jews, and other nationalities. It is true a great many Cornishmen left, and many of .them were presented with a white feather at the station, and were hissed and hooted nntil the train went out of sight. .There were some very sad cases m connection with the trains, and several confinements took place on the journey. One train going to Natal got off the rails, and turned ever, and wholesale slaughter of women and children, dread* ful to thick of, followed. Then Dr Jameson crossed the border from Beohuanaland with about 600 armed volunteers en route for Johannesberg to help us. He was attacked by about 3000 Boers, and fought his way on until he came In 6ight of Johannesberg. He then got entrapped between two hills, with the Boers on either tide and all around him, and: behind the rooks. He lost a number of men, and had to surrender with all his following. He oould do nothing else but surrender or be killed. The losses on tbe Boers' side were very heavy j muoh more than Dr Jameson's losses. They B.y there were 300 Boers killed, but no one knows, as they always keep thai? losses very secret. The Boers never leave their dead ob the battle-field. They take thesa up aa they go on. Dr J ameson and staff and his men were taken prisoners, : and een* to Pretoria* where he is still staying. The Governor of Oape Colony has been at Pretoria for the last two weeks, trying to settle matters with the President of this State. The people of Johanoe_berg Uld 4t*r t*t

THB ABHBUMOK GtJABBIAN : (fUESBA^ MARCH 17, 1806.



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Wanted. 1 WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. , Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 iVTHEN you are m Christohnrch don't ?f fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Pish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors. 3 34 V" ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of *• v Boots to be cleared In one month . —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. CTXANTED Known— Just opening a T fresh lot of useful Presents, to be civen to all Purchasers of Drapery .— H. O. Segers, Melford House i/| EN'S Bluohers ss, a good Strong *-'•*• Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladles* and Children's, Boots and Shoes from la 9d a pair) at R. Alcorn's "PREBENTS, Preaente— We are now -*- giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc— H. C. Seobbs, Melford House WANTED Known— Newest Goods~ta o **- Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Beason, direct from London— W. H, Goi__t_tß, The Corner. 1 ' ' Public Notices. I j Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats ! Waterproof Coats ! Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof Coats Waterproof J Coats NEW ZEALAND :C!LOTHING FACTORY. ] ARCADE HOUSE. NEW AUTUMN HAT* NEW AUTUMN MILLINERY 7VTEW DRESSES IN COLONIAL -AND SCOTCH TWEEDS, SERGES, 1 tc. NOW SHOWING AT| LOWEST CASH PRICES. SEE WINDOWS SPECIAL DISPLAY Ashburton Drapery Company 9 BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. '^HOOTING SEASON,7B96.- Bny yorr Guns, Ammnnitioi*, Etc., at J. W. Hardlby's. 3 79 Q. 0N 8 O N HIR Jb ; al.o i.^u, thoroughly rep.ircd, l'..a«e forwatd earJy to avoid the rush — J. W. Hakdlby 380 Lf"RESH Oysters, (."roper, Blue Cod, A* Floun l«r», Moki, and Trumpeter r.vnlght ac J ewitt's, opposite Mail Office. 3 jj** *rT7_\HTKD to Sell, Industrial Build- iug Society Sh»re No 47, Draw to come off March 31. Good clunoe Apply Mail Offiop. 3 121 ANTE D To S~_iTo7i__i^ir^. of fonrteen 100 ms, half aore land, well sitnated ; water laid on. Bath, hot and cold. —Charles BBAi>ngi_,. 3 118 1 OSl'-Gold Curb Chain Bracelet; -LJ initials G.W.W.S. on Padlock inscription ons reverse side. Finder rewarded on leaving a ime at Mail Umoe. 3 104 f OST-Gpld Brooch, shaped like Welsh •*-• harp, five stones. Finder rewarded on returning _amo to Mail Office. 3 101 OUNG Ladies' Journal for March. Weldon's Ladles' Jearnal for February, and Review of Revfews for February. Agent for Ponong a Electric Belt, Petal Dnat, etc.— H, M Joitis. WANTB© Known-60 palm Ladtai . and Girls* Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.-- Andkb w Orb. 10 136 COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging with every home comfort), 16s per week ; meals at all hours, ls ; beds, ls. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per oup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouse) Oameron etreet, A.hbor ton. . 3 23 fTTANTED Known-Our Season's VV Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection Invited.— Mitchell akd Turner. WANTED Known—Monster Clear* ing Boot Sale at Mkllor's Zealan dia. Boot Store. SEPARATOR Butter. Separator Butter. Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lOd per lb, at Fltstchbr Bros, East street, Ashburton. ("}WNMakein Ladies and Children's *-* Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment o! Calicoes, Mn.lina, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mbs Aloobn s new shop, Baker's Bnlldlngs. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster Sale *of Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and China Why not You ? 1 84 \*y ANTED Known— That it is lament- v v aMe to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade nowa- days . But no wonder I say. They mr-y i strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who hoy such traßh at cheap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don't get the worth of your money But you have yofc a remedy by calling at J. Moisou. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots f_r winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depo% Fast ***eet, Ashburton. 2 127 •I/ANTED Known- Boots and Shoes V* from 1.31 to 27s 6d— Mellor's. Oheap Boot Sale. WAIWhD Known -We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.— H. 0. Segers, Melford House ANTED Known— Everybody to roll np to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's yonr time to buy. XJTjr ANTEDKnown— Go .pTheCorner V* f;r Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress* maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock sbreor, opposite Army Barracks. ■ 12 148 WANTED Known—A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets In all the Newest Styles, just landed and now •n view. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known- You save 63 m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. ANTED Known— Wo intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton. — Mellor's ClearingßootSale T UST Arrived. — A large variety of use ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. TIT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood * * ls still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and GUssware at as reasonaVe a price as any other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s 64, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s Lid, Caps 6d«- lhe Corner. W. H. Collier WANTED Known— Great Reduotlon at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Snlts to Measure from 465, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— Speotaoles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optica line at S. S alek s. Optician 11/ ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stock ] ing Boot Sale. ANTED Known — 6000 pairs of Boots and shoes to pick from. Mellor's Great Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m prices we Intend giving our friends full ben .fit of same.— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6d. — Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. TEA. Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and Ceylon P.kor, with red labels, m "fib and lib packets and 551 b cases. They are without doubt some of the finest Teas m the market, and are specially ■elected and bulked m gardens for om own trade. — Fletcher Bros., Cash I Supply Stores, Asbburton and Christ* ohorch,



Business Notices. j T NOW HEARTILY THANK all those who so kindly and generously gave such valuable assistance on tbe occasion of the late fire. I am, etc., G. J. NBILL. __________ FIRS. FIEE. FIBB. T^EBP YOUR EYE OS THIS BPAC|E. Salvage Stock WILL BE READY FOR THE PUBLIO IN A FEW DAYS. G. J. NEILL 11 .1 . _—__——___— _— — — » 8, SAL EX, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN £ABT STREET 1 A T THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is te be eeen tht LARGEST and FINEST STOOK m the District of GOID AND SILVER 1 SILVER AND E.P. I LADIE3' AND GENTS j 1 GOLD AND SILVER | JEWELLERY. | WARE. | WATCHES. Tiie now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, and double cases at 30s TO BE OBTAINED ONLY PROM Sa SALE X, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I-KKT.. I.Ri¥T. I.EMT. FLETCHER BROS.. HAVE just received a large Consignment of th© Finest Preserved FISH for the PRESENT LENT SEASON. 2 Kegs Finest Salt Salmon 6 Doz. Salt Herrings, one doz. .5 Tins Bed Herrings, Scotch m each tin 5 Cases Moir's Fresh Herrings 2 Cases Herring* m Tomato 2 Cases Maeonochie's Fresh Sauce Herring* 2 Cases Kippered Herrings o Cases Cocktail Salmon 5 Cases Auckland Mullet 2 Cases Albert Sardines 1 Case Mackerel 3 Cases Boneless Cod Etc., Etc. CROC Ii BUY. CROCKERY. "We have just received several shipments of Everyday Lines m Crockery, which we are enabled to sell at Very Low Prices. We have also received a special line m China Cruets that we are selling at the remarkably low price of 1» 9 if. They are really thq Cheapest Cruet ever sold m Ashburton. We have only a few left. If you are requiring one come at once, as we have only a few left ENAMEL WARE. ENAMEL WARE. Having bought large stocks of Enamel Ware m the Home and Continental markets before the rise, we are enabled to sell at lowor prices than anyone m the trade. The following are a few of the varieties we keep m stock : — J namelled Saucepans m various sizes (with lid and without) Enamelled Stewpans m various sizes, 3' namelled Ket ties, Enamelled Chambers, m three sizes Enamelled Wash Basins and Mixing Bowls, Enamelled Jugs, Enamelled Mugs, Pint, f Pint, and 1 Pint Enamelled Pie Dishes m all sizes, etc., etc. TEA. TEA. TEA; Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekoe, with red label, m -Jib and lib packets. It is Without doubt one of the Finest Teas m the market, and is specially sel6eteu\-toil bulked m the Gardens for our own trade. Give it^trj^: /^ FLETGHEft BROS., 'CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STKEET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and Retail Agents m Asbburton and Obristchurch fer NIMMO- A^l>bL Alk S STANDARD SEEDS. Telbphonk 2d i; .• -,. ... , & QX