TRANSVAAL WAR.

News of Further Fighting.

The enemy kcpulsed Free State Camp Captured. Bemoval of a British Camp Fighting Between Ladysmith and Colenso. Position Seized by the Boers Colenso Believed to be Occupied Serious Battle on Saturday Many Boers Killed The Situation at ladysmith Fiesh Guns Mounted by the Enemy The Town Surrounded Splendid Work of the Defenders Escape of Captured British Troops Death of a British Officer

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Capetown, November 6 By means of pigeon express, Genera! White informed Sir Redvers Buller that the 69th Battery on Thursday effectually shelled a Free {state laager on Briters Hill, without loss: while the sth Lincers with the Imperial Light Horse and Natal Volunteers, engaged the enemy for several hours on Friday to the south-west of Ladysmitb, with alight loss. An unofficial account States that the artillery fire caused a panic in the Free State camp, which was stormed and captured by the sth Lancers The British camp at Stornberg, in Oape Colony, to the south of the Free State, has been removed to Queenatown, some fifty miles nearer the coast, on the East London railway. The majority of the Cape Dutch do not exhibit any active hostility to the British. Durban, November 6 Three thousand Boers seized a posi tion midway between Ladysinith and Oolenso, shelled the town and Fort Wylie, protecting the Tugela bridge. It ia feared that Colenso is occupied. The Dutch residents in Pieterraa ritzburg, report that a Ibody battle took place on Saturday between Lady smith and Colenso, and that many Boers were killed. The Boers have occupied all tho points of vantage around Lidysmith, mounting fresh guns in po iti ;n. The safety of the town largely depends on tho abi l'y of the naval gunners, with four quick-firers and lyddite shells to keep down the enemy's fire, So far they have achieved wonders.

Nearly 100 of those captured at Nicholson's Ne.k effected th?ir escipe, and returned to Ladysraith, and 150 wounded were also brought to Lady smith.

Another regiment is being enrolled j at Durban. I Oaptain Egerton has succumbed to I his wounda. ' London, November 6 The Times urges the despatch of another twenty thousand troops. Capetown, Nov. 6. The steamer Nineveh, with the New South Waleß Lancers on board, arrived here from London on Thursday. Vis count Belgrade, on behalf of Sir Alfred Milner, conveyed his welcome to them The Mayor and Corporation went on board the Bteamer, and expressed to the troops the thanka of the city for the willingness ot the Lancers to share in the honour of maintaining the authority and dignity of the empire, Oaptain Oox, replying, said the Lancers might be trusted to go wherever they were ordered. As soldiers and bush men he believed they would be able to hold their own. The streets were decorated, and were crammed with cheering crowds. The Lancers marched direct to the railway station, where they entrained for an unknown desj tinatton northwards. The warmth of the demonstration was almost frenzied. One account states that several Lan cers, who are under age, were greatly disgusted because they were detained for return to Australia, their parentu objecting to their going on active service.

Letters of Marque.

British Cruisers at Las Palinas. Late General Koch. Disastrous Hurricane. 200 Horses Killed. Kimberley Sale.

{Received Wakapuaka Nov. 7, 9 10 a.m., Guardian Office 9,41 a.m.) Durban, Nov. 6 The Free Stats has proclaimed the annexation of the upper Tugela Division of Natal {Received Wak^puaka Nov 7, 9.10 a.m, This Office 9.41 a.m.) London, November 6 There are persistent reports that the Transvaal Government bas issued letters of marque in Europe and America. British cruisers are keeping a vigilant look out at Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands The British are arranging to deliver General Koch's body to the Boers for removal to Pretoria. The troopships Kildonan Castle and Briton left South ampton together with 4000 troops The troopship Rapidan y&a caught in a hurricane oft Holyhead and 200 horses were killed. SShe returned to .Liverpool to refit. (Received Wakapuaka Nov, 7, 9 10 a.m, This Office 941 am) Capetown, Nov 6 Thrae thousand Boers hare sur rounded Kiinberley. The town was !SBpor;ed.safe on November 1}

The Medic's Troops

Ihc British Prisoners at Pretoria. French imbiil-iiiu-es for the Trans vaal The last B>raft. 'Ihe Australian Troops. (Received Wukapuak* Nov 7, 925 a m This Office. 1125 a.m) Paris, Foveinber 6 Tho French Red Gross Society is despatching two ambulances to each of the opposing armies. Received Wakapuaka November 7, 925 am This Office 10 25 a.m) London, November 6 The British prisoners at Pretoria are treated with consideration, amuaing themaelves with football. (Received Wakapuaka Nov 7, 9.25 a-m This Office 10.25 a.m)

Sydney, November 7 The last draft of the Transvaal troops sdl from Newcastle on Satur day. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 7, 9 25 a-m, This Office 10,25 a.m s Melbourne, November 7 The Aberdeen's troops have landed and met with a great reception. They saii after witnessing the Cup, as the Oiub's guests. (Recived Wakapuika Nov 7 , |9.25 a.m. This office 10.25 a.m) Adelaide, November 7 The Treasurer, in the absence of thg Premier, rep'ied to Mr lyne. He thought Australian loyalty had been as fully demonstrated already as by the despatch of a further contingent, for which no need had yet arisen therefore he did not favour the Bug geated action. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 7, 925 am, Taia office 10 25 a.m) Albany, November 7 '■ The Medic's troops have landed and received an enthusiastic welcome by large crowds. They were put through exercise. The Kent bus p-Iso arrived. She had two days rough weather and there was considerable sea sickness. One of the horses died. She leaves as soon as coaled.

United Prees Association —By Electrir Telegraph Wellington, November 6 The Defence Department is making en quirirs as to the number ot men in each of the Mounted Corps, who are willing to volunteer for active seivice in South Africa, if it is found necessary to keep up the strength of 4he New Zealand Contingent. A private letter from the Cape states that owing to the number of refugees from the Transvaal, the accommodation is at a pre mium, and hundreds of people are living in fet-nts. The tariff at most of the hotils has been raised to £1 per day.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

South Kakaia. The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakjiia School Committee was held on Mon day. Present — Messrs) Oxley, Midgley, McLean, Hasletb, and Liddy. In tho absence of the chairman Mr Midgley was voted to the chair. It wua resolved that the children Ehould have holidays on the Prir.ca of VVale hirthdny and on the Chrislchurch Show clay. Au iipology wus received for the absence at Mr Hiriiy. The lopeclor's report was read. It was not considered at ail satisfactory, and it was hop;-d the change would be beneficial. Accounts to iho amount of £i 3 14J Id were passed for payment. There wna no report from the Master and the meeting adjourned. The following ia the inspector's report of the School, which was examined on Septcm i ber 19 »nd 20 :—

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Recitation —Mainly good Drill and Exercise — Older style, very satisfactory. Singing—Taught by Miss Ansley, Bongs and rounde well rendered, chiefly by girls Needlework—Very good Comprehension of reading lessons—Very fair , ORGANISATION. Standards 6, 5, and 3, up to end of August, Mr James Thompson, master. Since September 1, Mr G. H. White, master. Standard 4—Mies Rose M. Smith, A.F. Standard 2—May Stanley, /.T. 3. Standard 1 and Primmer classes—Miss Annie Ansley, infant mistress, lately assisted by Mi«a M Stanley for two hours a week. General Remarks—ln many of the classes the results of examination are on the whole very creditable, but in standards 3 and 5, taught by the master, only & Btnall proportion of the pupils presented give evi dence of progress which would justify their promotion ; And bo far as these claseea are concerned, another yeai'a preparation is an absolute necessity in the case of the children who have failed. Standard 6 (uuder the same tuition) makes a fair appearance in dictation, writing, drawing, and arithmetic ; but reading, composition and geography are frequently open to criticism. Standard 4 has beer: taught with care and intelligence, and is substantially a good c'ass, the girls showing special merit in dictation, slate j arithmetic, composition, and geography. Standard 2 is also a class of pleasiog qualities, the general proficiency being highly credi table to the pupil teacher responsible for its training. In standard 1 the work is letn even than usual. This is caused by an attempt to pass up some of the older children in the infant department whose opportunities had been restricted either by broken attendance or some other disability, but the pupils gaining promotion acquit themselves quite satisfactorily. The preparatory groups enow in general satisfactory progress, while the order and control are distinctly good. The qualification of tho teaching staff and the evidences of full sympathy and loyal co operation amongst its members afford every reason to anticipate for the school a large measure of success in the immediate future.—lHoMAß Ritomb, Inspector.

SPORTING.

C.J.O. SPRING MEETING

Flßsi >,Y United Pre *, ■■■■■ i .■.:■);;--J:v Klect rir Te;!. K .'.- v h f iiHi.iiciiußCU, November 7 The weather < 0 ri ;■•, and there is a very lirge attendance. Following are results :— Spring Hukdi.es, of 250 roys ; twomihs — Social Pest 1, Dundee 2, Ilex 3. Bernardo wos scratched. Won by two )e: gths. Time —3 51g. Dividend—£3 13s Maiden Platk, of 200 soys; one mile— Ostiak 1, Scobeloil'2, Gienelg 3. Sfc llario, Mitra, and Dead-beat were scratched. Won by a long neck. Time—l.44? Dividend fig 4* 61 New Zealand Cup, of 1500 soys; second horse 200 soys and third horse 100 soya from the stake. Two mi'ep. Major George's Seahorse, 7at 8 b ... 1 Mr D O'Brien's Ms-latua, 7sb ... ... 2 Mr L D Nathan's Explosion, Bat 2 b ... 3 Bush Rose was scratched. Rubin carried 31bs overweight j A grand race. Sir Ltutcelob led to just be'ow the distance, when Seahorse took the lead, and won by a length and a quarter from Malatua. Time—3 34. Dividend— £13 2*.

MAYFIELD.

From Our Own Oorropponrtsnt

FtiOST. A sharp froafc was experience 1 hero on ■Sunday night, and ice to the thickness of a quarter of <tv such was on standing water on Monday morning, Fruits tree* and early potatoes h-va been completely b ighted. On many of the apricot trees, and otherß of this species, fruit aa big aa marbles was completely destroyed. Even gooseberries were nipped. THE WEATHER. The above-mentioned frost is only a finale to the rough weather we have had during the past ten days. Very strong north west* rly galea have bean blowing mo»t of the time, dry and parching, but on Friday afternoon it came down wintry cold, and during the night heavy showers of snow fell, covering the grouad until an hour or two after sunrise, when it suddenly dis appeared, except on the ranges, where a I little of it still appears. i SHEARING. A good many of the farmers have begun shearing, but ii) is. quite early enough yet, and the shorn sheep are bound to feel it for a wick or two to come. •' WARRIOR, STATESMAN OR POET ?' Tuis was the subject of an able essay by MissHightat our M.M.I.A. meeting the other nigh 1". Misa Hight upheld the poet as being of greater benefit to hia country than the warrior or statesman, aud give her r asnna at some length, and tho paper as a whole was realiy very instructive. Two other gentlemen were to have taken sides for warrior and statesman respectively, but efter hearing the piper read by Miss High they coincided with that lady, who received a hearty vote of thanks from a good audience; ELECTIONEERING. The coming election is the chief toplo of talk here now, and the chances of each candidate ure eagerly debated. Mr C J Harper is to address the electors in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when there is sure to be a bumper house.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Hutt The imial monthly meebing of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on the 2id insf. Present—Messrs Morgan, Holmes, and Mur doch, It was decided to call for tenders for shingling a portion of Gunn's RoafS, also to pay the usual amount for bird's eg*s, Mr Holmes undertook to have repairs made on the Bkickford cir ticg. The clerk was uuthor Hsd to cen a water crossing and drain made on the Bnundnry Road, and to for out standing rates exceeding one pound, without delay. Accounts im unting to £132 15:61 were passed for payment.

Latest Items.

Captain Russell's Health.—Captain Russeii is slowly recovering, though still very weak and unable to leave his bed. The chances are that he will be abe to take Utile or no interest in the coming Parlia mentary election.

Baptist Almanac—We have received from the Baptist Church in Ashburton a copy of the New Z-aland Baptist Almanac for 1900. It is a nicely printed broadside for the wall, and contains a text of Scripture for every day in the year, set against tlie days of'ihe calendar. It also gives photo graphs of four ot the Baptist churches of the colony, and a centrepiece of portraits of the ministers.

Evangel Melodists—There was a good attendance at the Salvation Army Barracks last night to hear the " Evangel Melodists," who rendered their programme in good style. Among other items the editor's " War Cry" song caught on Immensely. During the meeting Ashburton'a total for self-denial was given as £140, being the highest amount yet raised here fer the Self Denial Fund. Ensign Rust wished to heartily thank all who so willingly helped in the above suc cessful efforti

Police: Court —At the Police court this morning—before Messrs R Alcorn and T Bullock J's P.-—Reuben White was charged with being drunk in East street on Saturday last; also with a similar offence in the Magistrates court on Monday. He pleaded guilty, and begged of the Magistrate to deal leniently with him. He was severely cau tinned and fined 10s, or twenty-four hours on each count), and ordered to clear out of the town forthwith —David McDonald was charged with drunkenness and indecency in Cameron Street. Accused pleaded guilty, and for drunkenness was fined ss, or twenty four hours, and for the other offence he was sentenced to three days hard labour. The magistrate cautioned him, and pointed out that he had rendered himself liable to twelve months imprisonment.—A first offender charged with drunkenness whilst in charge of a horse and trap, was also cautioned by the Bench. Accused looked somewhat amazed when told that he was liable to three months hard labour without the option of a fine. In this case a fine of 20s or forty-eight hours was imposed. Watbbton.—A tea and concert was held at Waterton on Thursday last, in connection with the church of St. Philip and St. James. There was a large gathering from the whole | of that part of the district, and full justice was done to the tibles, so kindly provided by Mesdamea Dawson, Ashton, Wilson, So&l, and Miss Grigg. Tea over, the tables were cleared, and the room arranged for a concert, which proved a great success, and was crowded to the door. Great credit is due to those who made the arrangements, especially to Mrs Smith, who seems to have worked very hard to ensure a successful evening. The musical part of the programme was in the hands of Mr Gates, whose great kindness year after year in bringing down a party of singers from Ashburton is very much appre ciated. Lica! talent, too, was to the fore, Waterton, Longbeach, and Flemington sup plying items. The following is the list of performers who added so largely to the success of the concert :■—.Misses Fooks, Gates, Barratt, Thompson, and Watson ; and Messrs Gates, Brooking, Northoote, Bond, Brown, Smith, Sohwar z, and Mc- Clurg. The thanks of all are due to these ladies and gentlemen for their kindly assist ance, in providing such an enjoyable even ing. ____

CABLE NEWS. Home and Foreign.

London, November 7

The Hon. Thomas Brassey, son-of the Governor of Victoria, in the course of a speech, announced himself a Liberal Imperialist. He said that Great Britain's burden of the Empire would ul'.imately become so heavy that she must appeal to the colonies to help, and in return she must offer the colonies a voice in Imperial affairs. The Constitution would have to be altered to provide for thes© changes.

THE ASHBUBTON GUABDIaH : TUESDAY, KOtEMBER 7, 18§9.



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ASHBUBTON ELECTORAL DISTRICT. MR C J. HARPER TTTILL ADDRESS THE 1 LECTORS MOUNT SOMEBS Schoolroom — WEDNESDAY, November 8 SPRINGBURN Schoolroom — THURS DAY, November 9 ALFORD FOREST Schoolroom—FEl DAY, November 10 At 8 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 TO THE ELECTORS ~ OF ASHBURTON J A DIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I respectfully invite you to meet me at ON TINWALD on TUESDAY, November 7. Youra faithfully, W, S. MASLIN 11 1 NOTICE. 'piIE DKAPiCKS of Ashburton WILL \ JL CLOSK their Premises on FLU DAY ;Nl'"Xl\ 10i.li inst. (Christchurch Show D,i>), and remain open ALL DAY on THURS i])AY> 9ih inK!' 1L 53 IMPOUNDEU X MPOUNDED, on November 6, from the pioperty of Mv Duak, one Red aud White Heifer. If not claimed, and expenses I a:d bsforo the 21at, will bs cold to defray I expenses. W. KENNEDY, II 58 Poundkeeper, ASHEUiiTON BOROUGR COUNCIL. ! EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that at an Election held by me this day the under mentioned candidates received the number of votes set opposite their names, vix : — EDWIN JAMES PAUL ..  86 GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS 70 RICHARD BIRD 70 JOHN WILSON .« „,. .« 69 Informal „ 7 I therefore declare Mr Fdwin James Paul to be duly elected Councillor of the Borough of Ashburton. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. November 6, 1899. 11 55 ~~* TENDERS.



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MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE, LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Mosb RELIABLE House for;GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give you the b«st valuk for mtulbjJmokey. HONESTY is oui Policy. We wil? not Guarantee youjan article unless we know if. willgive you every^SatisfacMon. One Trial ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves, •"■""— J. MELLOR, tEANORED BTRFETJ, ASHBURT3N G. MEDDINS, ~ (LATE W.OONG REVL'^. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER 1. CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST- ' HAS the following New Seasonable Goods uit opened at prices that defy legitimate competition :— SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated 1.17.9 and 8.8.A, TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beauties. LA.WN MOWERS! LAWN MOWERS! "New Easy," •• Orrecenfc," "Philadelphia," and "Carbine." "JAPANNED TRUNKS." For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and strong. | BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade.



BOOTS. BOOTS 'Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SDMMEE SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 63 lid TAN GOODS IN 3REAT VARIETY. .Strong School Boots from 5a 61 Good Blaehers, nailed, 63 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of JNew Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1© 196 ______ WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, CHRISTCHUIiCH. (Established 1368.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he la SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Chrlat church or Woolaton Stations will receive prompt attention. nick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. ,02 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS j FOR CHRISTCHURCH A. & P. SHOW, NOVEMBER 10. i niHE Morning Train from Ashburton to JL Christchurch will leave Ashburtou at 7.30 a.m, Ghertsey 8 7, Rak»ia 8 30, arriving at Chriatchurch at 10.35. The train from Methven will start at 7 a.m, Laurielon 7 32, Rakaia arrive 8 15- A special train will leave Timaru for Ashbimon at 7.10 a.m, Ringitata 8 27, Hinds 9 0, Wins!ow 9.16, Tinwald 9 27 ; and the train due from Ash burton for Christchurch at 11 a.m will be altered to run in connection with this special train. It will leave Ashburton at 942 am, 1013, Rakaia 10 27, arriving at Christchurch at 12 15 p.m The train from Springburn will run 25 minutes EARLItfR than timetable times, so as to connect with the 9.42 train from Ashburton. A train wi'l leave Ashburton for Springburn at 8 40 p.m, after arrival of the evening train from Ohristohurch. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will starb at 5 ?0 pm, and be due from Rakaia at 7 48, Uhertaey 8 1, arriving at Ashburton at 8.30. The train for Methven will leave Rakaia at 7.50 pm. No goods traffic! by these trains. A special train will leave Christohurch for Oamaru at 10.15 p m. On the 11th November a train leaves 1 Christoburch forDunedinatrß3op.m, setting down passengers returning from Christchurch at stations South of Ashburton. Excursion fares as already notified. U m BY ORDER.



POTATOES. POTATOES aslant \f" &J' £§™ di h««e ot seed for this District Beauty of pertl PW ' y Rubi6B 23 6J Per Back ' LaPßfcone Kidne >s UI W 80 Varieties Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet. 4 100 Varities Fiower Seeds Id per packet. 1899 PRESERVING S ABON. PRESERVING PAN 3ia flrase, Iron Enamel, and Light Steel En ml«d f at | LOWEST PRICES. ' -# H Hi^H ———— mi i^^H II '!H W e are Just La ding 50 Cases and Casks of H ijjH m WM tZ al!?, ul Kinds of Jama J *™> including H !■ ■ JH PMASONS JAf?B, Pint*, Quarts and Half ■, !■ Gallons. LIGHTNING JARS In Quarts It-Si and Half Gallons. -JELLV.IAIS, both Glass and Earthen- a^Oß^ ■ES^^^K ware, to hold from £ to 51bs, JpHM^E These Goods were bought before the Great fnTa^Bv Mm advarce in the Manufastarera Price, and 35r~^Hk KB :f" li^l *° in'^n^ togiveoar Costomers the bene6t M^^4^A Hf^im ORDER EARLY if yon wish to essape R/flffifii^B lli[i)I8}/JHI f^appointn ent, as when oar Stocks are ex- WV™ J Hjß ML iBH ¥ Uf!tcd ' we flh&!1 not bo able to replace B , Jf^H WOOD JAM ISPOONS - 31, 4d, ar d 6d la b, iPRESERVING SUGAR, We have just received our first shipment of Brnwers Crystals, which is wkuow* legged throughout the Australian Coloniae to be the beeb sugar for Jam and Jelly mikirg, Brewer s Crystals aru moch stronger than ordinary sugar, 80 you require lesi of ifc to the pound of fruit; Jama, and more (specially Jellies, *re mvch clearer an Ifi mer if made with it. Auckland No. 1 and No la Suiar (tuaranteed pun can' )tlno kept in stock. DON SILVER WARE, WARRANTED to Wear White Through tt. Nearest approach to SUrer. NOTE THE PRICES— Tea Spoons, 4s 6d per dosen ; Desert Spoons, 8s 6d per dozen ; Tale Ppooni, Ha 6d per dozea ; Desert Foris, 8s 6d per dezen ; Table Forks, lls 6d per dosen ; Salt Spoons, 6d each ; Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc We have been appointed the New Zealand Wholesale and Rfttail Agents for fb» Don Silver Ware, and with this advantage and the phenominaliy low prices of ei'Ter we are enabled to sell at each low prices. Customers who have had it will have no other, mm^m^tmmmmm " ■ ■■ * DINNER WARE. DINNER WABE. . PHEASANT PATTERN. ' 6 inch Plates, 2s 9d per dozen ; 7 inch Plates, 3s €d per d z«i j 8 Inch Pistes, An 6d per dizm; 10inch Plates, 5s 6d per dozen ; Soap Hates, 4s 6d and 5V 6d per doz.n, 10 inch Mead Dishes, Is each ; 11 inch Meas Dishes, Is 2d r«ch ; 12 inch Meat Dishes, Issd ;14 inch Meat Dishes, 2s ;16 inoh meat dishes, 2<j 6i Vfge table Dishes 2s 9d e«ch. Sauce Boats Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14? 91 64 piece Dinner Sot 31s. Blue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns 61 per dczm extra. Anyone n quiring a Dinner Set should call and see ours before buying elsewhere, as we have a big range of patterns to select from at very low prices. | FLETCHER BROS, 1 CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON JTHIGH' OTREinPI CHRI^TOHUKCH. . / *;| Telephone 24 *~ Bex (7 I ■ ■ ■'■?>!