DEATH.

Noktuc'OTE,—On Sunday, November 19, Cyril Freeman, eldest and dearly baloved son of Cecil and Mary Northcote, m hk fifteenth year.—Funeral private.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Elector.—" Elector " writes to ua a long letter, ostensibly m reply bo the footnote appended to hia last communication, but really covering an appeal to Messrs Maslin and McKeatrue to withdraw io favor of Mr McUchlm, which he thinks would eueure the latter'a election. Doubtless the two candidates will accept his advice— they are men built thab way—but advice given to either candidates or e!eciorF s if intended for publication m our correspon dence column must occupy mush less epaco than "Elector" claims. We are quite willing to <md reasonable space tor letters that are couched m decent lan guage and devoid of personalities, but we CAnaot find space for long effusions.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1899. WHEN THE WAR IS OVER.

Now that the British reinforcements are pouring into South Africa ib may be assumed that unless some unforeseen circumstance should occur the end of the war is not far off. The Boers may think that by making early proposals for peace, the influence of the party for peaea u& any price may ba strong enough m England tp enable them to get much better terms than they cauld hope for should the struggle be carried on to the bitter end. If they had not begun the war this might be a very reasonable expectation; but of course the fa^t that they actually commenced hostilities ipjiakss »U the difference. Notwithstanding this, they have throughout acted m such a vainglorious ignorant and arrogant manner that we: should not be at all surprised to find them assuming the role of injured patriots, an 4 ti-ying on the pretencb of being so anxious to avoid further bloodshed that they are willing to ] negotiate on the condition that their independence shall be recognised by Britain. They may even promise to behave better m future. If a Glad stone were now m power, we should greatly fear that such a specious plea would have great weight with the Imperial Government, bub we have every reason to be thankful that very different counsels prevail m the pre sent Cabinet. Still there is some apprehension throughout the Empire that when tho Boers recognise their case is hopeless, they exempt to trade upon England's disiaciinatioja fco; shed blood m the hope that her' humanity would dictate leniency m the heur of victory. There is no doubt, however, that the nation would never tolerate such a course of action. In spate of the high favour m which Lord Salisbury aeiji his able colleague Mr Chamberlain now stand £q the estimation of the British peopl© at this moment, their early de feat, if not m the Commons, certainly at the polls wou'd be certain | an£ decisive, I» yjew of J^ajuba Hill,

of the tyranny andarrogar.ee of the! Bomh African Dutch, of the treachery of their countrymen who aro subjects of the Queen, of the necessity of main taining our prestige m Africa tit all. costs, nothing is more certain than th«t abolute annexation of the two X f) .br. lies will h:>. demanded by tho i'.t.-. ish nation. Only the complete extinction of the Dutch sis a power m /ifrica will ensure pence m that purb o£ the world. H-ilf measures, such us per mit'ing autonomy, othor than wha: a consistent with Imperial control, or re turning to the status quo merely on payment of an indemnity, and granting conditions originally demanded by Great Britain, would be foolish trifling with the interests of the Empire, and even tempting a repetition of the pre , sent trouble. Wo trusr.therefore, that J when the time comes for the ru'ers of the Empire to exact the penalty for the Dutch outbreak, no false notions of sentiment will be permitted to stand m the way of prudent statesmanship. We hope, too, that Britain will take care to punish severely all breaches of tho laws of humanity—which should be known even to those peoples who are ignorant of the law of nations, and the usages of modern warfare. Insulting and ill-treating women, children, and unarmed men ; robbing those who aro non-combatautp, shooting prisoners m cold blood, should be punished by the highest possible penalty. And traitors to tho country which has

treated them as its own people, should corue m the same category so that a wholesome lesson should be taught that such offences cannot be committed on British subject& with impunity. In this connection thore can be no doubt that thousands of Cape Co ony Dutch have joined the Transvaal forces, and are fighting against the Sovereign to whom they owe allegiance. The ab normal numbms of Boers under arms is proof of this, Every Briton will not only devoutly hope that such scoun drels will meet with their just reward, but will surely do his beat to assist the authorities to hunt tlum up after the war is over. These trait >rs will of course expect to do as they and their fathers did m 1881, and sneak back to their homes after the fighting and looting are dono. But surely the British Government wiil take effective steps to prevent such ruffians from getting back undiscovered. A surprise visit or two to all tho homai of the Dutch m Cape Colony would give a pretty good idea of who was away with the Boeis, and if the suspected ones could not give a satisfactory account of them selves confiscation o£ their farms would be the least punishment they would deserve. In such circumstances ns the present stringent measures are not only wise but necessary.

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.

I The Hon. Hall-.Tonics, in addressing his constituents at Timaru the other day, stated in reply to a question that ao far from his hav ing advocated an increase in the duly on boots and s: 'oec, it was he ioho had moved in Com mi'tee on the Tariff Bill, 1895—that the duty he reduced to 22£ per cent., nt which it now stands. This shows to what great* lengths some Ministers , will go to further their own ends, and 1 sfrves as a significant common.t upon Mt Hall-Jones' action in connection with the ftiarine scandal. For a reference to Jlamard (September 28, 1895), shows that it was Mr .John ilcLachlan, then member for Aahbur ton, who suggested that the difference of 5 per cent between tho demands of the Opposition and the proposal of the Government cou'd be settled by " splitting tho difference." The only remark made by the Hon Hall-Jones during tho discussion about tha duty on boots and shoes was that the House had better adjourn if it was not intended to go on with the business. The memory of the Hon. Hall-Jones is evidently not to be trusted—in political matter?.

Local and General.

%* On the first psgs to-day will be found an article on "The Boer War," £nd on the fourth page Household Hints! Early Wheav.—A farmer ab Riverside has a, wheat crop out m epr, tha heads being well grown. A Ilax Boom—A telegram from Auck land Btatea th^t a flar boom is setting m, new mills being established m various country districtß. The Rkcent Severe Frost.— The majo rity of the gums that were reported to have been killed by the frost are covered with young shoots, showing that it was only the foliage that was destroyed. Raiiaia DiSAS'i-Eiu. Gases—lt ia under stood that there i-» a probability of the cases arising out of the Rakaia railway aciiiiect, set down for trial at the Giyil Sitj&iugs ojF the Christohurch Supreme Ouurfc to-day, being settled out of court. Motob Cars—A telegram from Welling -1 tou says :—The Motor Car Company, which waa spoken of some time ago, is going on, and proposes to place motor cars ia the main streets of the principal towns of the colony, Deginning with Wellington. Calais' Russell's Illness. — Captain Russell ia still far''from well/ He will bo able to take no purt m tha electjoa, and his throat trouble will make it impossible for him to deliver any addresses for at leash two months. He ia to leave Wellington for his home today, breaking tha journey at, Featherston. I

Wel;in<;t.)n's Hermit—A Wellington i telegram ttatcs that the now notorious hermit has returned to Wellington, and pplicn for admission to the Ohiro Benevo eut Home. Tim has been refused on the ground that he h.ia money enough for his immediate wants, bub the matter will come bafore iho Trustees again, Kntkkprisk—Ab showing the enormous in'ereat felt m Great Britain m the progress of the campaign m Houth Africa, it may bo stated thai tho Daily Mail had commenced to inn special war traii<s from London to the north (iaily. By thio means special Ute editions of the piper wore distributed throughout the Midlands) and the north m time for tha roll and codec. Cora ■■us Accident —A curious nccident occurred on tfiirtuy morning at Mr LorieV drapery establishment, Ducedin, when a customer walked oufc io an absent-minded manner through a plate glass window valued nt £15 His head and face were consider , ably cub about, and 3)r. Martin, to whose care he waa consigned from the Friendly Socieliee' Dispensary, found it necessary to atitch up tho wounds. This Government Oandibate—We are m a position to state that the Liberal and Labour Federation of New Zealand, under the Presidency of Hon. Dr. Seddon, has officially notified Mr McLachlan that the Ashburton Branch haa been informed that as he was the recognised Government can didate a'o the laat election, the Executive Committee approves of hia present candida ture. Exiles From HoMK-~The Post contains the following paragraph :—A nephew of General Joubert (who is now reported to have been killed) has been for many yeata a resident of Wellington, being related to the warrior on his (the Wellington man's) mothers side, I Strange to say also, President Kruger ia ie j presented m this city by a nephew, a eon of the President's brother.

Billets and Jokes-According to bhe Tim&ru Heiald Mr Fiatman can craok a jnke He was asked at Temuka whether he could not j»et Government billeba for a few of hia supporter?, seeing thab Major Steward boaated that he had got billets for eleven of bh iriends. "Oh," replied Mr Flatmao, 11 M jor Steward cnly gob a few; I could not count mine up." A Matter of Tastbj— In an article, the Lytte'ton Times criticises severely the a tempt of Messrs Taylor and Smith to snub the Mayor of Christchurch m not ask ing him to preside at their meetings, and m conclusion says:—Even viewed m the light of an attempt to conciliate a certain section of advanced temperance reformers, this slur on Mr Lmiason ia a mistaken piece of tactics. Narbow Fsoape—A man named Kelly had a narrow escape from instantaneous death afc Winton, reports tho local paper, He waa standing on the platform of a train about to start for Invercargill, when a friend threw him a piece of tobacco, m trying to reach which he lost his balance and fell acros9 the rails about thirty yards inad/ance of a train coming from Inveroargill. With great promptitude a young man named Forbes sprang to his assistance, and just dragged him clear as the train shot past. A Sensational Incident—A telegram from Auckland says that the midday trip of the p b. Tainui from Auckland to Dovonporb on Saturday was marked by a rather sensa tional incident. When the steamer was half way across the harbour a man handed soms letters and papers to the captain and turned and walked over the top of the paddle box, falling into the water. A life belt was thrown to him, bub the wind and tide carried it beyond his reach. A boat was lowered, however, and the man waa rescued. In explanation, he said that he thought that tho steamer was alongside the wharf. When the steamer reached Devon \ port ho went ashore, and nothing more waa seen of him. Presentation. —On Saturday evening about twenty railway hands assembled at the Commercial Hotel to bid farewell to (iriver Mr George Brown, who, after about two years' service on this section, Ins re ceived promotion and a move to Oatnaru. On beh«if of comrades and self, Mr O. Fowke presented Mr Brown witli a neat diamond breast pin, and stiver mounted walking stick, aa a mark of esteem, and to serve aa a reminder of hia old Aahburton mites Mr Brown feeliDgly acknowledged the kindly remarks of the chairman, and heartily thanked them one and all for their handsome souvenirs, which would always be ' highly prissad by him. During the evening the toast of the guest and others were duly honored, uuineroua songs and recitations were given, rind a pleasant oyening brought to a close hy singing Auld iangayne and God Save the Queen. The Late Mr Cecil H. Lasoelles of Lake Heron—An inquest touching the death ' of Cecil Henry Lascelles, of Lake Heron .Station, who died snddenly on Friday, waa opened at the Shades Hotel, Chrietchurch, at noon on Saturday, before Mr R Beetham, district coroner. Inspector Broham repre santed the police. The Coroner said shat the circumstances of the present inquiry resembled, m some respects, the cabs of Mr Armit, the well-known Dunedin foot baller. Id appeared from the reporo that duriDg o. game of billiards at the Christ church Club, there had been some horseplay between Mr Chafey, manager of the High gold Station, and deceased, which had resulted m a compound fracture of the deceased's leg. Embolism, era clot of blood m the heart, which sometimes occurred m these cases of compound fracture had set m and death had resulted.' He thought the paaa was one of accident, though that, of course, was for the Jury to dates mine. As witnesses, including *Mr Chafey, and Mrs Lascelles, who was natu rally quite broken down, had to be called, he proposed that the jury should view the body, and thab the inquest should be resumed ab 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov, 24 iThe jurors viewed the body and entered into the necsssary recognisances, and the inquest was adjourned.

\ The Lath School Concert. — Several suggestions have been mads that the late school entertainment—or at least the pupils' items—might be repeated with advantage. A correspondent writes as under, over the signature *' Wakanui" :- " I hops the authorities of"'the Barough school or the teachers will make arr'ftnjjementa to give the public*, and particularly those lising'a littlo way out of towr 8 an opj^r'uni'y of seeing once more the admirable performances of the sohool b ya and girls of the Asliburton Borough school. I certainly saw them on Friday night, but owing to there being no encores we hardly had time to appreciate and ecjoy the admirable performances of the youngsters. I for one would williog'y pay for tickets for self, and family (who, by the way," did Jiofc go on Friday) especially if arrangemants could be' r/iacje to prevent the hall from being bo inconveniently crowded as it was on that occasion." Our correspond dent probably gives expression to a pretty [ general wish, but perhaps a very important point has been overlooked, which is the great amount of work that would be thrown upon ti;e teachers responsible for the excellent training of the young people who acquitted therrneiv63 so well the other evening. Doubtless their efforts were freely made, and their timo ungrudgingly given ; but there must bo soma limit to public demands upon them. Although, therefore, we cordially endorse our correspondent's opinion concern ing tho late entertainment, we think it would not bo reasonable to expect the teachers to go through ail lha trouble, etc , again. In this connection we may mention that the name of ''Miss Tresiae was accidentally omitted from our report of the school anfcer taimneut as one of the teavheva' eut'itltji to share the credit of the results achieved. This young lady !eot valuable assistance m training the junior girls for the pole dril 1, whic'i formed ore of the most attractive numbers.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Aliwal North Annexed by the Free Staters

- 'Jlie Belief of Ladysmith Proposed Attack upon Eilyatd's Column The Garrison Hopeful Closer Investment Attempted The Enemy Again Kepulsed Jtieported Destruction of Tugela j Bridge Another Boer Disaster The Enemy Eepulsed with Great Loss

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, Nov 18 Six hundred Free {Staters have occu pied Aliwai North, and declared the district annexed. General Gough with a strong column, waa within fifty miles of Kimberley on the lOtb inst. The Kimberley relief column follows the railway. The second flanking column will operate m the direction of Bloemfontein. The Boera were repulsed with great loss m attacking Oto's Kopje, Kim berley, Later details show that Lieutenant- Oolonel Keith-Falconer left cover to assist the wounded, but the officer had ! hardly moved a yard when he was shot. Lonbon, November 18 A report from Pretoria states that General Joubert has been ill, but is now better. The report adds that the tot*l British prisoners of all ranks at Pretoria numbers 1338. The Atlantic liner Canada has been chartered by the British as a transport. The Daily Telegraph shilling war relief fund has reached £45,000. The Daily Mail by the Bale of the poem by Mr Eudyard Kipling, raised £10,000 A collection m aid of the funds is being made m the churches, chapels, schools and banks. Theatrical performances have been held, and many workmen's organisations are contributing. Durban, November 18 Two thousand Boers, with six seven pounders and two French guns, are at Ennersdale, south of Ladysmith, and will be reinforced by a large force from

the viciuity of Ladysmith. The com bined forces are to operate against the column under Brigadier General Hil yard being despatched to the relief of Ladysmith. General White, on the 13 ;h, reported all well. His runner leaving on the 15th reported that the garrison was buoyant. The enemy on the 14!h was repulsed and punished while attempting a closer investment of Ladysmith, The Boers have occupied the town ship of Weenan, fifty-five miles north of Mariizburg, A heavy rjfle fire, followed by an explosion, was heard m the direction of Ladysmith early on the 16th, The Boers explain that the explosion on the 16th was caused b^ the destruction of the Xugela Bridge, Colenso. Brigadier T General liiiyard commands the force at Estcourt The Boers yesterday attempted to rush Estcourt, but one shot from a naval gun and several long range volleys by the Fusiliers scattered them, Sydney, November 18 The agents of the Cornwall have received a telegram from the Captain at Albany, stating that thero was no foundation for the statements m the Press with regard to the unsatisfactory condition of the steamer. Everybody was highly satisfied. They add that when the Press representatives inter viewed the officers and men, they stated that everything was most satisfactory, the sanitary arrangements were perfect, and there were no objections raised to the position of the hospital.

Capture of Free State Guns and Ammunition.

Kharkee Uniform Adopted by the Boers at Kimberley. Transvaal Guns Seized at Hamburg* Mobilisation of More Troops. (Received Wakapuaka Nov 20, 845 am This Office 9.49 a.m) Capetown, November 19 An armoured train at Hanover, Cape Colony, captured two Free State i waggons loaded with guns and ammuni* tion. The Boers «fc Kimberley wear 1 Kharkee uniforms. The troops under Lord Methuen going to the relief of Kimberley have reached the Orange River and are marching with light equipment. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 20, 8 45 a m This Office 9.49 a.m) Lonuom, November 19 Eighteen Krupp guns for the Trans vaal government have been detained ab Hamburg. The 17th Lancers and five infantry regiments, with six batteries 8 are being mobilised at AJdevahot.

The Battle at Elandslaagte.

DETAILS OP THE FIGHT. A TREMENDOUS ARTILLERY DUEL* A MAGNIFICENT BRITISH CHARGE. STORMING OP DABGAX HEIGHTS CHILD'S PLAY IN COMPARISON. Adelaide, November IS The following details of the battle of Elandslaagte are taken from Cipe files. The Boers' main position was admirably choßen. They were posted at the base of a sugarloaf hill about two miles from Elandslaagte, and the position covered the front of both fUnks of the rough stony kopjes. The Boer artil lery consisted of three big guns, which were strongly secured and posted. A British armoured train, followed by two trainloads of infantry, which was run out early m the moi-n'ingf, was promptly shelled from the enemy's position, but the shells sank m the soft ground, and did nob explode. The trains retired, and the Natal B'ield Artillery and Imperial Light Horde were brought into action. Unfortunately the gunu of the Natal Artillery were not of iufj&oie»tly

long range to be of any use during the half hour's aotiou, the enemy's shells falling thick around them. At half-past two o'clock the British again moved forward to wards the ridges, aud the infantry, consieting ot the Manchester, Davona, Gordons, with Lancers, Light Horse Dragoon?, and the 42nd and 2'st Batteries of Artillery, were brought to the rear No sooner had the cavairy attained the summit than tho emmy'u artillery opened, and the range of tho gunnery was very good. Ihe «>en retired m the face of a tre mendous file. The British artilloiy galloped jsito action with v ?,Q mv.vies, and the enemy's battery waa silenced. The Bri<uh iidvi-nced on to t!;c crrst.-of the ridge, and toon a, trtmeni!c,u j artilleiy duel was m pro ijrcßs. Tho enemy's gu«» were splendidly placed, and they stubbornly fought for two hours and a quarter. Nothing was ; he trd but the deadly roar of the big guns and j Muxims, during which our infantry, Light ! Horse and Lancers were advancing from the 1 frout, while a coupie of squadrons flunked towards Gaested'a farm. The Dragoons had to retire before a tremendous shower of shells. The Boers' courage and gallantry cannot be 100 highly spoken of. They stuck to their guns like men, and fought with in domitable energy and stubbornness. By a | quarter past six o'clock the British were ready to storm from the left front and flmk, and the signal for a bayonet charge was sounded. Then was seen one of the most splendid pieces of storming that it was possible to conceive. The Devons took the lead, closely followed by the other three regiments m the ft«ce of a tremendous killing fire, when the roar of the artillery on both sides ceased, and there was expectancy as to the result. Ones the British charged, but were checked by the awful fusillade from the Boers' rifles, but undaunted, they rushed to the attack, once again to be warded off. Then with a ringing cheer the whole force charged, and rushed upon the position, whereupon the enemy immediately hoisted the white fhg, and surrendered. Two or three hundred Boers, who were retreating m disorderly array, were pursued by the Lincers, who went through and through them for about seven miles beyond Elsndslaagte. The Gor dons state that the storming of Dargai heights was child's play m comparison with this piece of work.

DROMORE.

From Our Own Corretpomloiifc WAR AND POLITICS. The chief topics of conversation m this district are the Transvaal war and political matters. With regard to the lattsr the candidates who have addressed vs—Messrs Harper, McLachlan, and Manliu have all had very good meetings. A pleasing feature has been the intelligent grasp shown by our village Hampdeng of the various subjects discussed. It is very noticeable that at many meetings m different parts of the district, the question of a hali-holi.iay lor farm labourers has bsen brought up. At Mr Maslin's meeting here, the matter gave rise to & very animated discussion between the candidate and eotne of the local farm hands, who certainly were able to advance some cogent reasons, showing that they were entitled to be placed upon the same footing as the industrial and trading classes m the towns. If, as some candidates are advocating, rifle clubs were established In the country districts, such clubs would afford healthy and useful recreation, and there could then bo no question as to what youug fellowa m ths country would do with their half-holiday. The time may not be far distant when we shall be called upon to defend our country from foreign aggression, and what will be the use of calling out the militia if the men know nothing about rifle shootiDg ?

WAKAKUI BOAD BOARD. Ib waa with pleasure that I noticed Mr Jiis. Wilson's oleetion to the Wakanui Road Board. Mr Wilson is public spirited and tisa the interests of the district thoroughly at heart, and aa a member of the Road Board will be the right man m the right place. POSTAL, We are trying to brina about an alteration m the absurd postal arrangements at present obtaining m this district Aa things are now, if a letter ia posted m Drornoro for Aehbunon it goes m the first place to Christchurch, and, next day, is brought back to Dromore. A similar roundabout journey ia undergone by letters posted m A&hburton for Dromore. We are only six miles from Aehburton, but our correspon dence from that town has to travel actually one hundred mi ea before it reaches us. The alteration aeked for ia simply that of a daily mail to and ft on Ashburton MrSimpeon, our local postmaster, haa kindly consented to thia, and, I understand, the authorities at headqu *rters have decided to make the desired change. SCHOOL MATTERS. Wi^h regard to school matters, at the last meeting of the committees highly satisfac tory elimination report on the school was received from the Board. There are at pre sent fifty-four children on the roll. On Friday night a ball was held m the railway gruiu shed m aid of the prize fund. Excel lent music waa supplied by Mr Symee, and dancing was kept going merrily until 4 a.nv The indefatigable Mr W. Pearce acted as M 0., and managed affairs with hia usual energy and tact. Mrs Blackburn had charge of the refreshments and attended zealously to the wants of all. Step dances, by Messrs Hodgaon and Fitzgerald, a hornpipe by Mr Johns, a recitation by Mr Baigent and one or two songs gave variety to the night's enjoyment. On behalf of the Committee, Mr A. 0. Maxwell heartily thanked nil those who had helped to make the affair a success, CRICKET. I hear with pleasure that steps are being taken to form & cricket club at the freezing works. With the lartje number of young fellows now m the district, it should be possible to get together a team of fairly good players, and the Fairfield Cricket Club will, I hope, be an established fact m the immediate future. (

ROAD BOARS.

Loisgbeach. The monthly meeting of the Longbsaoh Road Board was held on Saturday last. Present—Messrs J Bishop (chairman), JCN Grigg, W T Lill, G W Body, and A Wilson. MfiLENNAN's EOAD. Mr D McLennan wrote;' stating that he had gone to the expense of making a bridge across a drain on McLsnnan'a road, and he thought the Board Bhould maintain the same,—As tho Board's decision on this matter had been forwarded to Mr McLennan, the letter was received. VALUATION BOLL. The Chairman of Waterton Library Com mittee wrote, requesting that his name be placed on the valuation roll. The alteration was ordered to be made. The Valuer- General wrote, authorising a number of alter ations ou the valuation roll. 'The necessary alterations were ordered to be made.

CHARITABLIfI AID. The Charitable Aid Board wrote, forward ing list of recipients of aid.—Received. ACTS. The Government printer forwarded copies of Ac^s, for further provision for Licensing Poll Regulation Act, and Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Act, 1899, ~ Received. DEPUTATIONS. A deputation was received, consisting of five ratepayers, asking that the Board take over the railway reserve between Ford's road and Longbeach. road. It was resolved to take the land for the purposes of a public road, provided the ratepayers undertook to make the road passable. Instructions were given to notify adjoining occupiers of the Board's intention. Mr Aston waited on the Board with reference to a drain that had been filled up i across the new road through reserve 737. It wts decided to refer the matter to the Canterbury College, POUND. The ranger reported that the pound at Flamington had been broken into and Block released. It was decided to place the matter m the hands of the police. surveyors' report. The surveyors reported on works m hand and some minor matters. The report was adopted* ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £198 18s 8d were passed for payment and the meefciog ad journed,

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ouremrs recr-cn^ble for the ojauicus expressed by our corresptmdentaj

SWIMMING FOR LADIES.

TO THE E.DITOK. Sir, ~ In reply to ihe letter of your correspondent " Melissa," regarding arrange ment Bto enable lad.es to | i; «m to twim, ,ny <J< inmiltre will be very ghd to receive from >0..r correspondent, or any lady interested i!i tr.n tnatier, aay suggestion of a feasible method of meeting their wishes. We are, ;iB a club uncee aim it is to encourage the useful art of swimmiog, quite willing to devote a portion of our income to that purpose, provided sufficient interest is taken m the matter by the ladies themselves. I should suggest to "Melissa" that those ladies interested should see what could be done among themselves and tho result communicated to tho Club. I am certain that, if there is sufficient interest to warrant it, the Club will make as ample provieion for the ladies as they nave for the boys and others of the district Thanking you, Sir, for your very valuable spacs.—l am, etc*, W. W. McKinnet, Hon. Beo. Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club.

CABLE NEWS.

Uaited Preßß Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph— Copyright London, November 18 Tn recognitioa of their services m connection with the Venezuela boun dary settlement, Sir Richard Webster has been made a baronet and Sir Robert Reid baa received the Grand Cross of St Michael and St George. A Russian gunboat is reported to have sailed for the Persian Gulf, and the British warship Renown is shadow ing the gunboat. The steamer Patria has been floated, and taken m tow by the steamer Elbe. The Patna's tow line was burned, and finally the vessel had to be abandoned. Washington, November 18 The American Waval Board eulogisea the new submarine torpedo boat Hol land, and declares it is an engine of terrible potency, and not detectable. The Board recommends the construc tion of fifty for the defence of Long Island Sound.

Buda Pesth, November 17 A Hungarian judge at Sdabo, baa been sentenced to three j ears' imprison ment, for placing a prisoner under torture to extract a confession. Sydney, November 18 The Premier has received a cable from the Agent-General, virtually demanding that the money claimed by the New Guinea Land Syndicate, for the disallowed concession, be paid immediately. He says that the Agents- General of the various colonies are not authorised to decide the matter, which he will lay before Parliament. Melboubne, Nov 18 The Intercolonial Rowing Con ference has adopted the amateur defi nition of 1886, for the Intercolonial races, At the Rifle Association Meeting, the Queen's Priza was won by Prout, of Woollongong, with a score of 272. Lindsay, another New South Wales man, was second with 269. In Free man competition Captain Galty, Tas mania, made possibles at 500 and 600 yards. Constantinople, November 17 Turkey has granted a concession to the Deutsche Bank syndicate for the extension of the railway to Bussorah, the p;incip»l Turkish port m the Persian Gulf.

NEW HEBRIDES.

Lite Tribal War Raging.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, November 19 The steamer Victoria, which has arrived from the New Hebrides, brought the Revs. Gillan and Gillies, missionaries. The tribal war at Tanna continues. Trouble has also broken out at Aobu, In the former place, a traders' station was looted, and the missionaries had to fly for their lives. Two natives who acted aa guides during the recent punitive expedition by the officers of the Wallaroo have been killed.

AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

M. Derotilede Sent to Prison.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Paris, November 19 The Senate is sitting as a High Oourt of Justice to hear the charges of conspiracy against M. Paul Deroul ede. The latter insulted President Loubet, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending November 17, 1899 :—

ELECTORAL

Mr McLachlan at Tinwald.

Mr McLachhn addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting, including a large num ber of ladies, at Tinwald on Saturday, Mr Charles Doherty occupied the chair, and introduced Mr MeLaehlan m a eulogistic speech, pointing out that ib was to their interest to return tried men, Mr McLachlaa having served Abhbui ton with advantage to the dietrict. Mr MeLachlan, who was en thusiastically received, spoke for aa hour and a-half on the principal topics of the day, and answered a number of questions satii. factorily. A most satisfactory meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks moved by Mr Heseltine and seconded by Mr James Mcßohan, which was carried amid applause.

TB.E ASHBUUTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY NOYiiMB.*

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The Hon. Major Steward left Ashburton on Saturday to address his constituent* m the Waitaki electorate. So far no one has ventured to enter the list against the sitting member, the heavy majorities polled by Major Steward ab the two last general elections having apparently convinced aspirants m his constituency that it will be a difficult matter to deprive him of the seat. We note that some of the Otago con stituencies have adopted a substantial method of acknowledging the services of their representatives — namely a purie o\ sovereigns* Smoke flew Veuulf



An Express.—Everybody knowa the advantage of an expressman who kcows the town and suburbs thoroughly, and executes orders promptly. Therefore send for John Cooper, General Carrier and Expreaaman.-— Advt) An F;ti<l«mic of Whooping' On git )Laßt wicter during an epidemic of whoop j.Og cough fny .qhiidrsa contracted the disease, having severe coughing spells. We had used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy veY-y successfully for croup, and naturally turned to it at that time and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete care.—John E. Clifford, Proprietor Norwood Housb, Norwood, NY. This remedy is for sale by 4SHBUR!£OX DRUB COMPANY Smoke Jfjw Venus ,



No? TAAiiNfe Any,—One gentleman yester day aitierr oo•»,' at the jjatriotic Fund meeting, (siys the Press) advocated tije deyoting a portion of the funds collected towards re lieving the necessities of the Boers affcor tha war was over. The chilling silence which followed the statement was refrigerating enough to be felt. Evening Sports—An experiment is to be t made m the lighting of the track at Lancaster Park by means of powerful incan descent gas lights. Should the resi»l.6 L:e successful, a series of evening sports "meet, iugs will be held at the Park duiing the summer months. Wool Sales—Catalogues foe the first of the present aeries of Christohuroh wool sales, which will open afc the Chamber of Commerce Hall on Thursday, will close this evening. So far as can be gathered, the catalogue will comprise about 6000 bales. Death ok a Theatrical Manager—Mr H. IS. Abbott, the well-known theatrical manager, who oime down from Auckland to J)u;sedin a few weeks ago, to undergo an operation for failing eyeßight, died there yesterday JErG.m aiakefjoß.—Press Association telegram. A Pbincbly Enuine Dbiveb.—trince Ferdinand of Bulgaria was recently travell ing from Bad Nauheim to Karlsruhe, when, at Darmstadt, he left his aaloon carriage and mounted the engine. When the signal was given for the train to start Prince Ferdinand handled the brake and the steam valve and :dro.ve the engine as far as Heidelberg. The eDgine»drive'r ana tj^e stoker were astonished at the Prince's intimate kuoylydge of the technical intricacies of their du'ies. i'rinca, Ferdinand gave them a handsome present on leaving the engine* "



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YjTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, ; Ex "lonic," TWO CASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical. PRICE — ISJs 6d Each. NOW LANDING, ex " Wakauui," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLEHY, Direcb from tho Make:a. All new pUtemß, and lowest, quotations iv Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SFIKAKS, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Em BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBIAS. LOVELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS. VIDETTES, And are still offering the best value m the Colony NEW MACHINES from Gash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from d 55 ! We can also BUILD MACHINES to Older from B.S.A. Parts at very Reasonable fig area j Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGER -. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Tancrbd Street & Arcade, Ashburton. 1123



Carraway Seeds 81 per lb Pimento, whole is  „ Pimento, ground Is 2d „ „ Mix^d Spice ... ...Hd per packet PlCEXES—Hayward's Mixed, 10J per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell'e, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3i per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d pec lb Aium , 6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „ „ , Tartaric Acid lslOd „ „ C^rbonafce Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz Iba | Whole Llnaeeci 3i per lb Linseed Meal ... ... 4d   M,\TOHKS-Plalda, 4|d per dos, 4s per gross 250 s la 6d per dozan 1000's 5d per box, 4a lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie's Freßh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings m Tomato, 10J per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, 10d per tin Auckland Muilett 7d per tin Oysters ... 8d   Sardines, large Alberta ... la   Sardines, large ... ... 8d   Sardines, small 4d   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „  OlL—Lucca, 2-5 4d per bottle Salad, | pint 56% 1 pine lOd Castor, i pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues,"llb la, 21b la lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Orosse and Black well's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Borril, 2oa, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd $ Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, la 8d per tin



Van Honten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ; Jib, Is 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, *»>. B*d ; lib. Ib 4jd Baal Good Candles, 4|d per Ib ; 8a 64 Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights la 2i per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Pearl, 81be for Is Sago, 71ba for Is Mixed Peel, L-jraon, OraDgo and Cit ron, 8d per lb i Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3a 6d lib Tins Assorted Jama, 5d per lb ; 4a 9d pet dcz 2lb Jars Assorted Jama, 14s bi per doz Lea a»d Perrin's Sauce, large, 23 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3i per bottle Worcester Sanco, small, 5d ; large, «d Brown's Corn Piour, 3d per lb Mazina fid per dozen 08 6d Whiting, jr'bfor la Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 31 per lb Preserved Fruit), 2slb tins, 81 per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cub Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, Sib 6d, 41b Is, 561 b lie 3d Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finest Kaisins Sf 2 p Finest Sultanaa 7|d „ „ Finest Oarrancs JJ ♦» » porcaee 4sd „  Stewing FM ... •» d» »| French Pk.ms (choice) ... 1" t, ». Skewinjj Plams ... ••• «J>* »• »» Finest Muscatels ... ... la „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is .» Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is ii per box „  it Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb | Almond*, Valencia ... Is bd  „ Alwonds, Sicily ... ... 1& 4d „ „ Barcc' wa Kuts »{ •» " Shell Almonds ... ... \^ »» •• Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d , Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle , ,  ■■ French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per , dog  . i Nisey's Blaoklead, Id zit.% M per doz i I;Bome j ßlackSead,Jd per do» ,



JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED |?PRICE LIST^ WE Ol^im lo be the Leading Firm of G ooors, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We Import all our Stock from tho llama Markets for Spot Cash and are therefore m tho best position oo Hupply the public with only gcnaine Roods a*; tho 'lowest pos«ibb prico for c*»h. Wo guarantoe ail our goods fall weight and finest quality. We novor chars;a for p^ckin<| and delivary, atl goods at the lUilway iiU'lm tree. Any peraon leaving an order wiA m can get a p*rcol tickor, and bheroforo alw^ya bo sucai of having bhoicigooda at tho station m time. No charge for tickot. ? LA.) UIX " PER SACK 13*. — SUGAK- Sid per lt> witu Tew i..i.fi) ftiARAVILLA"GARDEN TEA— la 10.1, 2s, 2s 4d perjlb 51b Box 8< 9.1, 9« 7'l, 11s rPiJ^ \H_ lOlb Box ••• •" •- 163 Bd> lOa 4til 21s M J, J_ii3. KOZIB TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; slh, 9a 7d GOLD LBiF TEA 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; sib, 9a 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BDTTER—Fern Leaf and Sufcton's always m atock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork," "O. McOallum.'' Mild Cared Hame, Sides and Rolls, 7£d. GORE OATMf AL-251b Bag, 2s 6d



' WAYERLEY CYCLES. TVT EW SHIPMENT JUSTJ TO HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS Two or three OS^Ladies Models yet on hard, will sell at £20 A few good second-hand machines for salejat prices from £3 up. KECSNT SUCCESSES OF TflE WAYERLEY. Oct. 6—Ashburton Cycling Sports—WAYEKLEY First and Second m every Race. Oct 11— Otago Labour Day Wheel Bace —WAYERLEY First. Oct, 12—Amberley Druids Wheel Race—WAYERLEY First Oct, 12—Amberley Druids Three MiIe—WAYERLEY Second Oct. 28—Auckland Cycling Club. Federal Scratch Mile— WAYERLEY First Wheel Kace -WAYERLEY Pecond $ ov 11 Ohristchurch Cycling Club, One Mile Centre Cham pionship— WA YE RLE V First Five Mile Handicap : WAVSRLEY First from h'cratch Three Mile Handicap : WAYERLEY First Wheel Race : WAYERLEY Third & Fourth JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS aud at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch.