Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1893.

IIIIS ia what a French con-espor.de; fe says of Mad--)mo Dreyfu?, the heroic wife who devoted SIADAME DREYFUS herself to the tusk of securing ho husbani's liberation : — M-.diune Dny I fus is really a wonderful wo ran. Sbo is far superior to her husband as far as tact and discretion and worldly wisdom are concerned. Sho is thirty-five, but appears to bo under thirty. She is at once a perfect type of motherhood ! and a stylish lady. She is one of th» beat-groomed women m Franco. Even now that fche dresses wholly m bSacR you should see how her gowns fi% how tastefully they are adorned, how ex quisite, always, ia the lace at her throat and the ends of her sleeves. From her hat to her boots she is always chic and s'ylish and pretty. In build she is quite tall and well-rounded without being stoufc. She does not look as Jewish as her husband ; indeed, you would not know she was a Jewess, Madaina Dreyfus is a perfect woman of the world. She is refined, graceful, well educated, and very well read. But her tact and discretion are what are most remarkable. Every Government has trusted her implicitly. With each change of Government she h;is b'u-n sent for, has seen the new Ministers, and they have been frank with her, advising her that if she would not make public what they told her they would ba confidential toward her. And she has never abuaed their confidence. When it rested with her whether she should appeal for a revision of her husband's ca&e or demand a reversal of the judgment, I saw her do a wot?der ful thing. She listened a whole after noon to the contradictory counsel of the brainiest advisors she has. She said nothing, but heard them all. Sho gave no one any satisfaction, any hint of the working of her mind. When she was alone she went to her desk (\ beautiful desk covoied with a red and white silk cover on which she does all her writing without, ever hiving soiled it with a spot—she is so neat), and she sat down and wrote her appeal Lr a revision Think of it! Sho had made up her mind by herself, she put hnr idea into execution and then—she came out m her dnwingroom and ordered tea and chatted with her lady friends. You never know how Madame Dreyfu3 feels. Her heart is a well of sentiment, and her soul and life are dedicate;! to her husband and her two beautiful children, but she never betrays emotion. No one ever sees her cry. She is too strong and too proud, too much a wotmn of the world. Yes, I have beard that tl*e cost of her efforts to release her husband have drained his purse and eaten deep into hers, but she never complains and never mentions money. One knows that she allowed her husband 500 francs a mouth for extras on his table at Devil's Island, but one dies not know how one knows it; certainly she never mentioned it Yes ; she aho sent him delicacies m tins She never oven complains. I know very well that she expected to go to Devil's Island with h\m, and it was her right by law, but the Government broke the law and forb*de her going. Sho planned to live with him. She sf.nt for everyone who knew about living ia hot countries, and questioned them about all the rul<s for oomforfc and safety—even down to what sort of stuff to buy for mosquito netting. " When she was told she could not go she told her friend 3, bu*-. she said nothing harsh or ill-natured She has herself m wonderful control always, and her head—why, she has tho head of a general "

Local and General.

%* On the first pageio-dajr will be found so article entitled American Journalism, and general newa ; and on the fourth page Miscellaneous Items. Polling Day—The date for the polling m the general election has been fixed for December 6 The writs will be issued on November 22 (Wednesday next) and momiua tions will cidae on Wednesday, November 29 Two Enthusiasms—Bishop Julius cays that) although perhaps Sunday School teachers were wantiog m enthusiasm, yet tlifjro some things upen which people were very enthusiastic m the colonies—Pro hibition was ons, horge-racing another. A Revolver Sword— The new sabre revolver with which it is proposed to arm the French cavalry regiments is so con si ructed that whan the point of a bkde makea the slightest touch a bullet ia fired at the sime time. Thia new weapon ia capable of piercing a cuirass, thus enabling the ordinary cavalry to c pc with the euiraasifrs. The sabre-revolvet weighs about a ihird more than rhe simple Babre, but the difference is entirely m the handle. The new weapon when not loaded can ba used as hq ordinary sabrp. X#? Borough £choo;l Conger?.—The eongerb m «:d of the Borough School prias fund takes V^Q U*iß evening m the Odd fellows' HaH. The programme issued wuh the Guardian on Wednesday shows thafc the attractions offered are even greater than usual, and moat people have had aa oppor (unity of knowing that previous entertain ments m connection with the school were well worth seeing. Un the present occasion some school items have been prepared, which, to judge frcm a rehearsal yesterday, bhoajd eclipse anything of the kind yet attempted ia Ashburlon. As a crowded house may be a&a.uk-ecJ, those who wUh to secure good seats should go aarlyj Trading Stamps.—Aba meeting of thej Auckland Chamber of Commorce Council, a } letter was read ftoynt. S- J. Sims, who wrote on behalf of a number of storekeepers at Devonport, complaining of the e£dcb on trade of the introduction of "trading stamp 3." Trading stamp agents, he said, had started a grocery store, and threatened to invade other lines of business, aud the general effects of the syatem were most injurious to business people. A number cf members of the Chamber condemned the practice, and it was resolved—" That m the opinion of thia Chamber, the system of giving trading stamps is most pernicious, unsound m principle, and not m the interests of the public." Cricket—The newly-formed cricket dab ab Mount Sorners are to be commended on their promptitude m sending a team to try conclusions with other clubs. The team which represented them against Ashburfcon yesterday was numerically weak, and did not include some of their best men, owing to the difficulty t*i getting players away during the busy season, ibs match was won by Ashburfcon by en innings and 6£ runs. The scores were—Ashburton 13$ {Parsojjs XJ, Pickles 21, Ward 16, Morrjssey 16, Hill 14}.; Mount Somers, 11 and 59 (Baird 1,5). For Ashburton, Marsdea (6 for 5) and Orr (2 for 5) secured good bowling averages, Mount S miera being well represented by Harper, Kerr, Shields, qiud Baud. The visitors wore entertained by the 4ehburton players afc j GraDge'- Commercial Hotel, whfcte an excel- j lea's luncheon was provided. !

SlB Ge0R«;; Dices —Sir George Dibtn, ox 1 Prerili^r of N*hv South Wales, i* i.'i arnve ia Napier 'on the 22ud hist., on a short holiday. I'uttku—The Wakauui took between 1200 and 1300 boxes of butter from Lytteltor., and a:so a consignment of tha first of thi« season's cheone, Tglegbaphio Communication Restored. —The Telegraph D.'p u'liri'-'Ou ha* r- cfcivi-d advice from &1< Zimbique that oommunica* tsou with Delagoa Bay lias beta r> stored. Tub Lay Woman—Speaking yesterday at < the annual mteiing of th« Church of j ifingland Teachers' Association, Bishop Julius ! remarked that the time was when a lay | ■,vomu) was never permitted to teic'n m a school, and that such a thing as a, deaconess would have been looked upou wil h downright' horror. Civil Case-Moadev Phelan, £3 7* lOd Phis was a claim for money duo by defen dant for board an.l lodging, return of tools, &■;., or their value. Mr P_rne!l for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. Af;er hearing the evidence, and argument of counsel, Hi* Worship gave judgment for plaiutiff for the amount claimed, and the tools, Ac, to be returned by defendant, or their value £4 93, with costs £2 16a. Late Captain Lorraine—The late Gap tain Lorraine had intended to visit Wei* lington ani give a balloon ascent at the Baain Reserve about the middle of November. Ho wrote from Christchurch to the New Zealand 'limes to that tff^cb, but had not posted the letter when he m^de his fatal ascent, and it was sent a few da/s ago to the j >urnal named; The letter, the I limes adds, " will b 3 i-etained as a souvenir of a brave man with a rare parsonality." Fey Gordon Wkb3TER—-The Wei ington ! correspundent of the North Otago Tivus states that the Key Gordon Webster, who went Home early m the year to undergo a : surgical operation, is m a very prootrioiis : st.ute. and ia unable to return to the colony. 1 He has, m consequence, forwarded the ! resignation of his Christchurch charge to the presbytery. He win probably never be soeii again ia N«w Zealand A B.A Pbbsidekt—Sir William Turner, who has just been elected President of the British Aaaociation for 1900, is one of the best-known anatomists m the world. He is 67 years of aga and a native of Lancaster. When he was only twenty-two years of age he was made demonstrator of anatomy at ihe University of Edinburgh. In 1867 he bec.*me professor of anatomy at the same University, b'ron. that date onwards he filled many important positions as a member of the University Court, Ganeral Medical Council, and the Medical Acts Commission. The value of hia work has been recognised by nearly ail tha Earned societies, Fifty Yeaus a P£Nsio.XEß—A.n old army nun, who died recently at Luton (England) ut the ago of eighty years, lived m the enjoyment of a pension from the War Office for the pisb fifty yeira. Born inChnadain 1818, when his Uthor was there m the ser vice, he at the age of eight became a drummer boy, and afterwards belonged to a foot; regiment. Ec never did any fighting, and retired at the aga of thirty with a pen sion on account of ill health. A few years later he j lioed the Bads. Constabulary and attained to the rank of sergeant, subse quently becoming an instructor of fie and drum bands, and holding t,he post of dra-.n rnuj >r iv the Luton Volunteers, He was buried with military honors.

The Last of the BiiAntyre Family—Mr John Livingstone, an elder brother of the famous African explorer, Ur Livingstone, died at Oatario, Canada, early m September, ! and with him the last of the noted Biantyre family passed away. According to the Scotsman, he was two years older than his well-known brother, and resembled him very closely booh m personal appearance md ia having the same keen sense of humo:ir. Mr 'Livingstone left Scotland nearly tix'y years agn, emigrating to Ctnivla, where he m*dft a fortune as a chemist. On several occasions he returned to the land of his birth iv order lo inset his distiogu'short brother on the conclusion of ona <sr o'her of his memorab'e j >urneys across the l).irk Continent, as Africa was then Ckl.'od. Education Capitation Grant. —1 he amouut of the capitation gr*nt for educa i ioual purposes m fixed by the Education Act, 1877, at J33 I§3 for each child iv average daily attendance—a> grant which enabled the Education Boards to cover expenses and pay 1 the teachers moderately good salaries. Binco that tim*, however, the number of schools | has been largely increased, thereby causing I a diminished attendance. In North Uanter bury alone, there have be n thirty nina nnv ! schools opened during the last eight years, ! an inorea-i ; of accommodation ous of propor f tiou tr> the increase of children, bub necessary j on account of the wider spread of settle ment. The consequence is i hat the Board is unable ta pay its way without cutting down | the salaries of its staff A question was put t to Mr McLachlaa at Eflemiogton on Wediea day, whether ha would be m favour of an increase of the cipitation grant to £4 par child m average attendance, and m reply he pledged himself strongly to support such increase, and he thought ifc very probable that the present Government would carry an amendment act m that direction. Bi&lein Schools.—Commenting upon the recent proceedings m the Dunedin Anglican j synod m connection with bibie readir'g m the public school, the New Zealand Tablet says of the education system of New Zealand: ' —It has scored and cross-hatched and torn the Protestant denominations like a cab'o' | nine tails armed with spur-rowels and fish hooks. They cry out at their annual synods and*assemblies—now m progress—and pass empty resolutions against the godless character of the schools, arid dep'ore the de cline of family life, the waning respect for parents, the juvenile immorality that is ram pant) m the land, the decreased birth-rate, the failing church-attendance, their churches' failing grip upon the (passes, and heaven kno we what evils besides. And m the moan time Curfew Bills are discussed ; unquotably shockiug evidence of wholesale juvenile de pravity throughout the knd is laid before a Committee of the Legislative Ouooil j and a Juvenile Depravity Bill and a Young People Protection Bill and an Age of Consent Bill— not to mention others of & kindred import all combine to testify to the drift which is setting towards a general rovolfc againet re ligious beliefs which u?mlly follows —as m Germany—a widespread rebellion against certain of the ten commandments of God. '

MAYFIELD.

Flow Oj»r Qwa Oqripßrjo,!.uloii.t A OAPSiaii While going hia round with bread and meat on Tuesday morning, Mr James Andrews, butcher, Mount ttomers, had a nasty oapa z^ at Ellery's oorner. In turning into the Montallo road the tandem horse came round too quickly, with the result stated, scattering everything m the mud, the bread aud meat losing nothing m weight by the tail, Mr Andrews got almost clear of the trap and did nob sustain any personal injury, bub the trap was all smaaned up on one side. THE STOAT Stoats seem to ka getting plentiful about here, as several have been gee a *it different places lately. While cuttipg a aback of oats into chaff thia week at Montalto. Mr Burgess " actually paughb a weasel (or rather stoat) asleep," but ib did not long remain so, as ib very booh got " into cover" again. Not a single mouse or rat was found m this stack, which snows that the stoat doas some good iv frightening this vermin. FARMING The long dismal look on the farming foce generally, the genial rain of Sunday night and Monday changed into a broad grin. The grass and crops all over were getting quite parched up, and it was beginning to look very bad for the rape crops, but the rain broughb them along well. The oats are growing well. The Hekeao settlement and Anama flat all over ia looking quite green sad freeh.

THE ELECTIONS.

Mr Maslin at Dromore, Seafield, & Greenstreet.

On Monday last Mr Muslin had a good meeting at Dromore* Although it waa a ■:!uli ni>.'ht the r.iten fanes vits very large. Vlr Allan tJok the ohair. Mr Maslin der.lt with tht) leiiflhijEf political questions of the d-.iy, and received aa appreciative hearing. Afvi.-r answering a number ci questions^ apparently eatisfaotorily, votes of thanks wcra ccuorded to the candidate i«.nd the chair, and the meeting conclu "'cd. On Tuesday Mr Maeiin visited SeaSeld, Mr Ayr ton m the chair. There was a good -.Meadancrt. Tho candidate was we'l re ceived. He touched upon many of '.he more interesting political questions, and after a number of questions had been asked and answered, a vote of thanks was accorded, aa wlis also one to the chairman, and the meet ing closed. On Wednpsd<y Mr Madia held a meeting , nb Oreenatreet. Ib was well attended and Mr Stewart took the chair. The candidate reviewed past legislation, showing the atti tude he had taken m the House, and point ing out that many of his suggestions had been embodied ia the B 11s. Several ques tions were asked and apparently answered to the satisfaction of those present. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to the candidate and the chair.

Mr Harper at Winslow.

Mr 0. J. Harper addressed a meeting of eleotora m the Winslow Schoolroom on Wednesday last. There was a good attendance, the ohair being occupied by Mr J. Smart, Chairman of the school committee. Mr Harper gave his views on the political aspect of the day, dwelling particularly on the mode of appointing members to the Upper House, distribution of funds from public revenue, old age pensions, taxation, railways and lo<ul option. The candidate had a moat attentive hearing, and at the close of the address, a vote of thanks and confidence m him as a representative of this electorate, waa oa-ried on the motions of Messrs Coward and Muir. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

DUNEDIM, NOV 18 Mr Thomas McKeczie has decided contest Waikouaiti iv the Opposifcjo interest. Mr Joha White, solicitor, als contests this seat m the Opposition interest 1

THE MANAWATU SHOW.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph PAtaiTOSTON North, November 17 The weather for the second day of the Mauawatu Show was fine, bat a galo of wind was blowing this morning and the sky wore a threatening appearance. If, however, the weather continues fiae all day the atten dance will probably be a record m the history of the Sooieby. From an early hour this morning large crowds were seen makiDg their way to the grounds, and trains were constantly arriving packed with excursionists from outside. For weight carrying hacks up to 15 stone, Miss Darnell's Souvenir gained first prizs, while for weight carry ing hacks up to 13 stone, Mr D. J. Ridde ford's Bonfire was first. The competition m j poultry is good, and the prizes were principally divided between C. Price, James AJlman, Park, T. and 1 . Raynor, Es'ensen, W. J. Row, aud J. Davis. The champion ships m dogs was won by H. Rowntree's Beau Brummel (dog), and J. Horrax's Honeymoon (slut). The points pr;za and Mr Gibb's cup foi most points m sheep were won by the Hon. J. D. Ormoml ; Barrand and Abraham's challenge cup, valuo 25 guineas, for most points m fit cattle, was won outright by Me Hardy Bros.

CABLE NEWS.

United Pres- Association-—Ky Elootrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, November 1§ Tie German and Australian line of Steaoiers, running between Hamburg and Sydney, will m future continue the voyage to Brisbane, and possibly to Townsville. New York, November 15 An Ameritnn Company is surveying the Caledonia Bay m the Gulf of Darien, with a view to constructing a oanal as a rival to the Panama Canal, They are hopeful of the scheme prov ing a success, Lisbon, November 15 Doctor Pestana, a leading medico m Lisbon, wa3 a victim of the plague. Paeis, November 15 In the Chamber of Depnties, General Gallifet stoutly justified his right tn puuish talkative military officers, instancing General Roget, who figured prominently m the Dreyfus case. Pekin, November 16 M. Pavloff, Russian Minister m Oorea, states that the authorities m Washington affirm the formal Russo- Japanese compacts to maintain the independence of Corea. Rome, November 16 The Osservatore Romano, hitherto the official organ of the Vatican, has now declared itself an unofficial journal, except m regard to the announcement of matters ol fact. The paper adds that the Vatican has decided to remain neutral m reference to the Transvaal. Brisbane, November 16 An official report states that sixty five stations m Northern Queensland lost 334,000 cattle from ticks, and sixty per cent of the herds have auceumbed.

The Government narrowly escaped defeat over the second reading of the Railway Standing Committee Bill, which was carried by one vote, a j member of the Opposition voting with the Government. 4 tornado swept over Longreach and extensively damaged the town. ' A number of buildings were demolished, and a large number partially wrecked. Albany, November 16 A stowaway aboard the Cornwall, who is supposed to be a deserter from the Sydney Permanent Forces, was seat ashore. Adelaide, November 16 Jones, who was mentioned m a cable message as having been arrested m Londoe, was wanted m connection with nibbing a farmer of £345 by means of the confidenqp trick. Hobart, November 18 ' In the Supreme Court, Maitland and Crone, publishers of the " Cyclopedia j of Tasmania," recovered £300 damages from J R Anderson, of Ohristchurch, New Zealand, for an alleged libel pablished ia the shape of an advertise ment.

QUEEN VICTORIA.

A Visit to Bristol

United Press Association—'Gy Klectrio Telegraph—Copyright London, November 15 The Q■leeii, during her usual spring visit to the Continent, sojourns for several weeks on the Italian Riviera. London, November 16 " Queen's weather" prevailed on the occasion of the Queen's visit to Bristol. Nine thousand troops and volunteers lied the route for six miles, while the streets were gaily decorated. Tho Queen, replying to the address presented by the Lord Mayor, said it gave her great pleasure to revisit a city which was associated with the history of Great Britain and the,, colonies. The over-sea sense of brotherhood was welding the Empire m peace. This brotherly spirit had been manifested m the hour of trial. The Queen congratulated the district on the valour of its soldiers and sailors m South Africa, Her Majesty then opened the Convalescents' Home. When leaving fhe remarked that it was a beautiful and noble home, A choir of 27,000 children sang several selections of music. Princess Beatrice and the Duchess of Oonnaught were present. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 17, 10.11 am, This Office 10 52 a.m) In the Sulks. London, November ' 6 General Sir Wm. Butler, commander of the military forces m the western district, and late commander-in-chief at the Cape, did not attend the Queen at tba Bristol public demonstration. Ilis hostility is alleged to be owing to the circumstances under which he was recently suspended at the Cape,

THE ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENT

United Prosa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, November 15 With regard to the Anglo-Gorman agreement the Earl of Kimberley, speaking at Newcastle, said that the Samoan decision harmonised wi h Great Britain's safety, It was for the benefit of the Australians, and removed all Ger man grievances. Sydney, November 16 In the Assembly, m reply to a question, Mr Lyne stated that he had ; not had any correspondence with Mr Seddon with reference to the Samoan cession. He received a cable from the Imperial Government on the 7th inst, with regard to the matter, and a con fidential cable also informed him that Australian interests would not be sacrificed.

THE LATEST.

Australian.

Received Wakapunki Nov 17, 10 11 am, This office 10 52 a.m. Discharged from Custody. Melbourne, Nov 17 In the Assembly the two publishers were again at the Bar and apologised for publishing anything that might be considered a breach of privilege. On the motion of the Premier they were dis charged from custody, eich paying £100 costs and fees incurred.

ENGLAND AND FRANCE

flic Cordova Incident. United Preßs Assooiafcion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright! Paris, November 16 It is semi officially announced here that the French Government awaits a report by the captain of the steamer Oordova, which was fired upon near Deiagoa Bay, before taking diplomatic action.

SEAFIELD SCHOOL

* : Inspector's Report. The following ia the report of the inspector on the Seiafield school, examined on October 4, 1899:-

class subjects. Marks (0 Grammar ... ... ... ..• 50 History ... 55 , Geography (Standard 11. only) ... No S2 Object Lessons 40 Mental Arithmetic , ( 60 i*_ r 4 ->■■'■ . ——, 1-...- .... „. ——■ ■'"■"■"■ -...Hill ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition" and Recitation—fery fair Drill and Exercise—Same physical exer« cises f*irly done Singing—Not tiughb Needlework—lnc jrnplete ; quality satis factory Comprehension of reading lessons—Satis factory ORGANISATION. Miss 0. M. Armstrong, sole teacher. General Remarks:—The quality of thc work pre euced m examination ia on the who'e creditable to the ieicher3 who, during the past year, have shared m the preparation of the gupils. In j?S! 4 acid 5 arithmetic ia rather ' unpertain, while composition and geography are uneven to some extent, but ia all other pass subjects throughout the standards gratifying proficiency is shown, and subjects of the class group have also features of merit. The progress of the chil dren ia the preparatory class iB quite satis factory,—-Thos. Ritchie, Inspector.

PASS SUBJECTS.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Belief of Ladysmith

: ir Bedvers Euller's Plans Complete The General Gone Up Country The Terms of Peace Lord Salisbury Explains A Tribute to Mr Chamberlain United Press Asacoiat'oa—By Eleotrio Telegrap.i—Copyright London, November 17 The Standard is informed that General Buller has gone Vf country. The plans for the relief of Ladysmith are completed. The Daily Mail states that Lord Methnen and staff have started for the north. Lord Salisbury, m a letter to The Times, m reply to Lod Fdmond Fitz mturicp, shows that he did not allude m his Guildhall speech to the terms of peace m connection with the Transvaal war, and he expressly refused to discuss them. Speaking at Newcastle, the Earl of Kimberley paid a tribute to Mr Oham berlain who, he said, had strenuously and constantly supported Mr Glad stone and himself m connection with the Transvaal Convention of 1881. Practically everybody agreed with prosecuting what was m one sense an absolutely necessary war. Mr Cham berlain was conspicuous for his single ness of purpose, and he had not in tended that there should be war m the Transvaal, Brisbane, November If A patriotic fund has been started for the assistance of the widows and de pendents of the members of the Trans* vaal Contingent. Paris, November 15 The newspaper Gaulois states that the Cz *r refused Prince Louis Fapoleon who holds the rank of colonel m a regi ment of the Russian Guard, leave to serve with the Boers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegrßph. Wellington, November 16 Notwithstanding the mention by special correspondents and privets mes ages of the Waiwera's change of destination to Durban, neither the Defence Department nor tba agents of the vessel have vet received any notice of the alteration.

General Joubert Reported Silled

Frcs Staters Leaving for Home* The British Force at Sstoqutt Heavy Boor Losses at Bostor's Boers Firmgl on the Hospitals Unsuccessful Action of the Boers United Prass Association— By E!eojrl<j Telegraph—Copyright) (deceived Wakapuaka Nov ? 17, 945a m, This Qffiae lOlg a.^) Durban, November 16 The Natal Times publishes a'tele gram from Delaojoa Bay to the effect that General J.iubert was killed m action before Ladysrnith Ihs^ Thursday. It is reported that the Free Staip troops now before Ladysmith are leavi ing and returning homeward. They fear the B*sutos will invade their country. The Boers lost three hundred killed and wounded m the second encounter at Beater's on the 7th inst, The British casualties were slight. The bombardment at Ladysmith continues, Despite the display of the Geneva cross flag the Boers bom barded the Catholic sanatorium, killing two civilians and wounding several nurses. There are nearly lOjOOO British troops at Estcourt, and an early for ward movement is expected.

The Bombardment of Mafeking

Boers KepulseOy the Natives ia the Bulawayo District- Capetown, Nov 16 Later reports of the bombardment of Mafeking state that Ooloael Baden- Lowell, through the medium of nigbt surprises, prevented the enemy con structing trenches en echelon. The Boers on the 31st ult, while bombard ing the kopje at Oomer Town, on which cannon are mounted, were allowed within 600 yards, when Oolonel Walford, of the South African Police, opened fire with Maxims and rifles, enfilading 1 the enemy, who were simultaneously caught by these and a shrapnel fire from the town. The Boer casualties were one hundred. The Boers m the Buluwayo district attacked the chief Khama, but were repulsed by the natives. The natives report that many Boers have left Mafeking for £retoria. (Received Wakapuaka ifov. 11, 9 4£ a.m, 'ibis Office 10 18 am)' ' ' London, November 16 Several war correspondents repeat the report that Joubert has been killed, but the War Office haa received no news of his death. Father Matthews asserts that the surrender of the troops at Nicholson's Nek was alternative to annihilation, since shelling of tin position waa imminent. The B.oe'B Surrounded three, sides of the hill. The fourth was a. precipice.

The Death Roll.

(Received Wakapuaka Nov. 17, 10.11 a.m. This offioa 10 52 a. m) Sydney November 17 The following eleven officers were killed at the battle of Glencoe:-— Major-General Symons, on the staff, Colonel J. Sherston, Boyal Irish Fusiliers; Captain F, H. B Cowan and Second Lieutenant A. H. M. Hill, Dublin Fusiliers; Captain G. A Weldon and Second Lieutenant 0. J. Genge, First Battalion King's Rifles; Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Gunning, Captain M. JL T£. Peckell, L.ieutena»fc J. Taj lor, Lieutenant R. 0, Barnett, Second Lieutenant N. J. Haaabro, ■

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TABLE CUTLEHY, D.rect from the Makers, All new pttternß, acd lowest quotations m Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, BRANDING Oil**, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBUS, LOVELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS. VIDETTES, And are still offering the best value m tha Colony NEW MACHINES from =$514 Cash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from d?S We can also BUILD MACHINES to Older from B.S. A. Parts at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co.,



FEED NOKES, CASH 800 I 1 SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zetland, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 196 T\/~E HAVE JUST L^ftDED, Ex "lonic," TWO OASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical, PRICE — IQs 6(1 Each. NOW LANDING, ex " Wakanui," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantc Sale Now On TUBT arrived and opened up a graDd | assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMBB SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 69 lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 5s 6d Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. LiRGEST STOCK IN TOW if TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges.



Carraway Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole la „  Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l|d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Black well's, la 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d par bottle Curry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax ... ... ... 8d per lb Alum 6d   Saltpetre ... ... ... 6d „  Tartaric Acid lslOd „  Carbonate Soda, 3d perlb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Unseed 31 perlb Linseed Meal , 4d   MATOHES-Plalds, 4}d per dojs, 4s per gross 250 a la 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin  Herrings m Tomato, 101 per tin „ Herrings In Shrimp, 101 per tin „ Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin j „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd ! per tin I Auckland Mullett ... ... 7d per tin Oysters 8d „ „ | Sardines, large Alberts ... Is  „ Sardines, large 8d   Sardines, small 4d   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d   OlL—Lucca, 2a 4d per bottle Salad, | pint sd, 1 pint lOd Castor,"^ pint sd, 1 pint 10d Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b la lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 8d per tin Boviil, 2oz, lslOd. Leiberg'a extract, Is 9d peribotfclei Patent Groats, Eobin6on's,;iodJ;l|Har. per's, 9d per tin vTeliinejFood, Is^dper tin



—PROVISIONS - FA Of ORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'a always In stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per Ib BACON AND HAMS — M Lewta 1," " Morepork," "D. McrJallum." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d. GORE OATM¥AL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d



Van Honten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ; |lb, 1« 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jib. B|d ; lib, la 4M Real Good Candles, 4^d perlb; 8a M per box , Parafirie Candles, plain and fluted, b^d per lb ; 12a 6d per box j Fairy Night Lights Is 21 per box | Flake Tapioca, 71bs for la Pearl, 6!bs for Is «ago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, Inmon, Orange and Ut ron, 8d per lb I Lemon Peel, 7!b tins, 3^ 61 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14* 61 per doz Lea ard Perrin'a Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mazlna Rd per dozen 5.* fid Whiting, i b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tine, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3Jd per lb Tomato Saace. 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 4lb Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Flu«st Raisins 6|d perlb Finest Sultanas 7f(i >» »» Finest Currants 5d „  pepca«e 4»i  ,« Stewing Fl 6 s 7|d „ „ French Pk.ms (choice) ... 1« »« ». Sfcewing Plums ... ••• »•* '• »» Finest Muscatels ... ... Is ■><* i» »» Californlan Muscatels ... Is „»» Dates, extra Bae, 31b boxes, Is 91 per box  Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almond*, Valencia ... Is 6d  » Alraonds, Sicily ... ... 1& Ji „,, Shell Almonds ... ... I'M   Day and Martin'a Paste Blacking, 4£d Day and Martin'a Jar Blacking, 6d par bottle . „ n , French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 9d per tflxert Blaoklead, Id aiz?, 9d per doz «J»mßß';Domeißlaoklead,l6d per doa J



JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED ■f.PRICE LIST« WE Ohim to bo the Leading Firm o( G oo«rs, IronmonEters, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We import all our Stock from the Home Marked for Spot Owh. and aro therefore m the beat position oo supply the public with only genuine goads at the lowest possible price for c* B h. We aaaran'eo all our goods faU waighb and iinoa^ q-ixMty, We never charge for mckin* 4nd dalivary, all goods at tho Railway Staion free. Any person leaving an ordo^ with en can gat a parcel ticket, and ch«Ji-efore alwaya be sure of having thei^goois at tha station m time. No charge for ticket. J LA) UXV PH!R SACK 133. — BUGAU — SJd per lib witti Tea r/ I6IARA9"ILLA"GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2a, 2a 4d per^lb slb Box .- 8s 9d, 9a 7d, 11s lOlbßox .- .- - 163 Bd, 18s 4d, 2is 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d; s!b, 9a 7d



WAVERLEY CYCLES. "VT EW SHIPMENT JUSTj TO HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS Two or turee 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, will sell at -£'20 A few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up BECBNT SUCCESSES OF THE WAYERLEY. Oct. s—Ashburton Cycling Sports—WAVERLEY First and Second m every itaoo. Oot 11— Otago Labour Day Wheel Bace-WAVERLEY First. Oct. 12—Amberley Druids Wheel Race—WAYERLEY First Oct. 12—Amberley Druids Three MiIe—WAVERLEY Second Oct 28—Auckland Cycling Club, Federal Scratch Mile— WAYERhhY First Wheel JKace -WAYERLEY Fecond Hoy. 11~-Christchureh Cycling Club, One Mile Centre Cham pionship—WAYEßLEY First Five Mile Handicap : WAVERLEY First from Scratch Three Mile Handicap : WAVERLEY First Wheel Bace : WAYERLEY Third & Fourth JOHN ORE & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch.