Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1899. AN ASHBURTON SCANDAL.

Tha.t the present administration has made a practica of spending the tax payeis' money m the most lavish manner upon its political friends and followers, has been pretty well known to those politicians, journalists, and others who have kept themselves posted up m ifs doings. But there is no doubt whatever that ,a great many well-meaning and credulous people have accepted as qoepel the assurances which the various members of the Cabinet have persistently made that such statements are quite untrue. We have met with several instances of honest hard-working taxpayers being quite shocked on hearing it said that the Seddon Government is corrupt. The examples that have been given m support of the statement have generally been brought from outside the ken of the poorfoolish dupe, who has been to ready to believe m the political honesty of the men he has assisted to place upon his brack. If he is told about the disgraceful scandals which have been pepper cast all over the history of the past six or seven years he thinks Mr Seddoa and his friends cannot be so bad as these scandals would make them out. And ac he has not any personal knowledge of the matters referred to, he thinks that, after all, it does not concern him. Perhaps, however, when he sees a bareftctd job done under his very nose, he may be inclined to admit the probability that the other jobs were really done. That, at any rate, is what happened m the district where the fdc^s concerning the Bushy Park scaudal were wt 11 known. Al though there were elsewhere people who were willing to credit the ex planation given by Ministers of that transaction, there remained practically none of that way of thinking when the whole of the facts were made public. We think there are still a few m this electorate who fancy that the charges of corruption which have been made against the members of the present Ministry may possibly have been exaggerated. What will they say to another scandal of the same Govern ment—this time at their own doors— an Ashburton fcandal, m fact? It will bo remembered that an ardent worshipper of Mr Seddon lately pub lished a book about " Irrigation." No doubt he worked very bard at it, and spent a good deal of time m collecting the extracts from the works of experts who had written on the subject, and possibly many people here would have been pleased to see the book sell— provided they did not hive to pay for it. But, unfortunate!), the com piler made a mistake m supposing the public were m want of further information on the subject dealt wir.h than was already at their coairnand m a much cheaper form Tho inevitable result followed : the book was absolu'ely unsaleable. We do not know how many copies were actually sold, but rumor has it that even the best can vaasera m Canterbury gave it up as a bad job. While the friends of the author were sympathising with him upon his disappointment, and some weieeVen trying to devise schemes to assist him m the position which his unfortunate mistake had got him into, that individual showed that he had a much better knowledge of the character of the men now m office than he had shown of the requirements of tho farmers. He started off to Wellington, and interviewed the custodians of the public purse, with the result that three hundred and fifty pounds of the money extracted from the pockets of tho farmers and the public, who would not buy his book, was forthwith promised to him. This little job may seem to be nothing to people at a distance from Ashburton, just as the Marine and Bushy Park scandals did not appear to shock the thick and thin admirers of the Seddon Government m this electorate. But we are much mis taken if they will be equally indifferent to the expenditure of several hundred pounde on such a glaring job Nor will the taxpayers of this country much longer tolerate the continual handing over of the funds extracted from their earnings to reward every person who may promise obedience to Mr Seddon. This example is only one of many, for we may rest assured that others who have a desire to dip into the public purse are just as well aware of the free and cheerful way Mr Seddon has of scattering its contents tmongst his political friends, as is the author of the work for which MTr Feddon has given £3§o out; of the Treasury. The Supplementary estimates are unusually large this season, and the instance quoted above is, as we have said, only one of several m which they have been made use of toreward political supporters of the Government, or employed as an agent for winning support. £500 ia put on m the name of remission of rent to fiighbahk settlers whose "crops were destroyed by natural disaster," and one Higbbank settler obtains a remission of £84 for which no reason is given. We do not cavil at those settlers being allowed a remission, but the question will be sure to arisß during the coming felec tion of why settlers, simply because they are tenants of the Grown, should be treated m this way, while strug gling farmers toiling just as hard and having quite as many difficulties to face have no such motherly provision made for them, If this sort of thing is to go on there will be no finality to the responsibility that the State must assume. And it pertainly looks as if the nationalisation of the land principle is to be forced upon the colony, and that when that climax has been reached, it will be an easy step to the socialistic condition of placing all the industries of the colony under Govern ment control

Local and General.

*** On the first page to-dtiy will be found an article entitled, " German Work," on the fourth page the continuation of the Btory " Nada, the Lily."

Our Extras —An extra waß issued again this morning on receipt of the first Cible gram from Durban. By the way it may be well to mention—>a (here ia a probability of the same person buying the same extru twice over, m the anxiety for news from the war— bhat each issue of theeo extras heirs a con secutive number.

A Famous Basso -Sigoor Fuli, the famous baSiO, is (iett'l.

The Mails— The Colonial miils of the Aoiaii^i, which 'eft Syduey for Vancouver on Sept 13, arrived m London on t: c night of Oct 18.

Veterinary—Mr T Gordon Lilico, M X (J VS, has been appointed veterinary surgton to the Canterbury Agricultuial and Pastor*! Association.

Bathurst Band Contest—Tho Welling tou Garrison Band will leave Wellington by the as Zdaitindia on Wednesday for New South Wales?, m order to take part m the band contest at Bathurst.

Hon. J. MoKbkzie. —A wire from Welling ton says Mr Seddon received a cable from Capstown announcing that Mr John McKerne had arrived there en route for New Zealand safe and well.

A Ftkaioht Goer—ln Palmerston North last week a young woman who con eidered vhat a young man had case art flec tion on her charaoter, followed him into a hotel bar and horsewhipped him.

Coming Home. —The fi-et; of the southern members to return from Parliament after

the close of the session arrived yesteiday morning, when the Hon W M Bolt, M LO, and AJtssra G J Smiih and R Meredith, M.H.R.'e, cr.ma ffom Wellington by the i.b Te Anau.

Wanton Mischief—Mr W Traill, ranger of the Kovrai Road Board, on Wednesday morning discovered that some one had cut off his horse's mane and tail. The matter has been placed iv the hands o! the police, and a reward of £10 has been offered to anyone giving. information bhat will lead to the conviction of the culprits.

The Show Entbies—The entries for Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Show, on Friday next, areas follows;— Sheep, 128; cattle, 92; horses, 274 ; pigs, 57 ; dogs, 26 ; produce, 154; horae shoeing, 18; small birds, 2 ; farmers' book-keeping, 2 ; total 740; with out impltments, etc , which do not eioee till later, and are sure to be a record entry. The figures now given already Bhow an increase of 176 entries over last year.

Burglahy ano Theft —Soma time be tween Saturday night and this morning, Mr John Jvmieaou's saddlery shop was entered, and a new set of hurndes. stoleu. Shortly after eleven o'clock this morning, thß police arrested a man with a set of new harness m his possession. Accused will be brought up at the Courthouse to-morrow morning. The arreit was a smart one, for which the police deserve credit. Constables Ede and Hog n made the capture.

Miraculous Escape—Guard G<ms>h had a remarkable escape from death at Wellington late on Saturday nighfc." While stepping on the train at the station he collided with a bystander, and was swung m an instant, I under the carriage. A shout of horror arose, ' but Mr Danne, the traffic manager, seized him by hi* feet, and shouting not to move, held him by main force till the train had cleared ths platform, when the guard arose breathless, but to the surprise of all, quite uninjured.—Press Association tplegram Captain John D Russell, Lecturer and Entertainer.—Doubt lew many old resi dents of Ashburton will remember the firm of Clark and Rueeell wha carried on a

drapery business for some time m the old Town Hall premises. Captain Russell, the junior partner m the firm, h d been a great ravelier previous to his temporary settle ment m Ashburton, and since his departure h:s ha<i resumed his wanderings; but has also token to the lecturing eUge. He 1^ •ecu a hit m his f?ay and has a wonderful gift aa a racenfeur, so that a p'easnnf, evening is m store for those who attend his Ucmre-i-ntertainment m the O Idfcllows' H ill to-morrow.

Hb.-iu's Dramatic Compan?.—Henry's Dtamatic Compmy, ivho were so popular on the occasion of their previous visit lo Aehburtoo ia March last, will occupy the boarda of the Oddfellows' Hall during the Ashburton carnival, commencing on Wed uesd<iy, October 25. The repertoire of th^ Company is very comprehensive, and includes a large number of very stirs ing spectacular melodramas, jaat suited to a holiday season, while the individual members of the Company are well up to their work.

'Ibafamae Day. —Tiafalgar Day was celebrated at Nels d on Saturday, and the departure of the contingent honoured. There was a torchlight procession m the evening, m which tha Fire Brigade and Garrison B*ud took part. Several thousand people gathered m Trafalgar Street, where patriotic speeches were made by Couucil iors and other citizens, the band playiDg patriotic airs between each. The National Anthem was sung more than onoe. Cheers were given for the contingent, for the Nel son members thereof, and for the gallajnt defenders of Glencoe. The demonstration was highly successful.

Land Board.—A meoting of the Canter bury Land Board was held oa Thursday. The Aehburton Oounty Council applied to have the purpose of Reserve 2223, 5a Or 20p, near D&rie, changed from a gravel reserve to a domain, and it was decided to recom mend the change, if Isgally permissible. The Board considered the question of the proposed acquisition of part of the Station Peak, but decided thafc it did not see its way to recommend the acquisition of the land offered. The Commissioner laid before the Board an order of the Supreme Court between L. McLean and John Alexander, m respect, of the valuation of improvements on Lot 40, High bank Settlement. It was decided to obtain leg*l advice on the subject of payment of the valuation to the late lessee.

Thk Trbsden PrANo Company's repre sentatives, Messrs A. Jackaon and J. Gofton, are at present m Ashburton for the purpose of conducting the Company's annual sale of pianos, organ?, and all kinds of musical instruments at wholesale prices for cash or on easy terms to suit all classes. Pianos may be purchased from 20* monthly, and Amencan organs from 103 6d monthly. The representatives headquarters are at the Commercial Hotel, and they will be pleased to answer all comtnunicttions addressed to them there, or care of Mr H. Skthensok, the Local Agent. In connection wiih the above the head tuner, Mr Gofton, ia prepared to receive orders for piano tuning, and all orders entrusted to his care will be executed with despatch. Tho Company are the largest importers m the colony, and being htavily overstocked purchasers can rely on getting first-class value. A ten years warranty is given with every instrumeub. Second hand instruments taken as p*rt payment, and full value allowed. (A»vr.

SPORTING

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB

Owners and trainers are reminded thai; acceptances for all events to be decided at the Ashbnrton Trotting Club's Spring Moating, to be held on the Show Ground on Saturday next, close with the Secre taiy, Devano'a hotel, at 930 to-morrow evening. The following horseß have been penalised for the Aahburton trots :—Farmers' Plate— JE tella, penalised 63e0 j Ashburfcon Handi cap—Frisk, penalised I7sac; Dash Handi cap— Foudroyant, penalised X7seo,

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Melbourne, October 21 The following is the result of the M4JDEN PL&fH-Lancaster 1, Martina 2, Rescued 3 CAUU'iiOiD Cuf—Dewey 1, Gauleon 2, Balliabrite 3 The winner started at 7to 1

THE WEATHER

ALF-ORD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending October 20 1899 : —

CYCLING.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, October 21 At the Cycling Carnival the five miles motor paced race was won by Mutton, and Megaon was second. Won easily. Time— 9.nin 59jsec. Megson was badly paced.

THE AMERICAN CUP RACE.

Won by the Columbia

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyrig h 6. New York, Chtober 21

In the third race for the America 3up, the Columbia won by a mile, America thus retaining the cup, Sir Thomas Lipton admitted that be had been fairly beaten, bub said that he would try again, if a boat faster than the Shamrock was producible m Eng land.

[The Cup was first won by the America on August 22, 1851, and remained the property of her owners till 1857, when it waß presented to the New York Yacht Club, with the stipulation that it would be offered as a trophy for a race with any challenging yacht of any foreign country for yachts not les« than 30 or more than 300 tons Since 1870 there have been ten contests, excluding the Shamrock's race, for the Cup. In 1870 the Magic retained it from the British Cambria ; m 1871, the Columbia and Sappho defeated the British challenger, the Livonia ; m 1876, the Madeline beat the Countess of Dufferiß, the Canadian challenger ; m 1881, Mischief won from the Canadian challenger, Atlanta ; m 1885, the Puritan won from the Genesta (British); m 1886, the Mayflower from the British Galatea; m 1887, the Volunteer frem the British Thistle; m 1893, the Vigilant from the British Valkyrie 11. ; and m 1895, the Defender from the British Valkyrie 111. The Columbia of Mr Iselin, which was challenged by Sir Thomas Lipton's Sham rock, was designed and built by Messrs Herreshoffs, of Bristol, Rhode Island. Tho Herreshoffs have been famous for their large racing yachts since 1893, the date of the Navahoe; and the Defender, which beat the Valkyrie 111. m 1895, was their work J

The Cable Question

United Pi ess Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, October 21

The Age, m a strong leader against the non-acceptance of the Oapa cable offer, says that Victoria has no future me for the Postmaster-General, whose mismanagement m not accepting the reduced rates involves a loss of £-8000 monthly. Jf the Cabinet does not see the impropriety of tacitly approving of such maladministration it is the busi niss of the representatives of the people to take steps to make Ministers pay attention to the interests cf the com munity or suffer the consequences.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By EleKcio Telegraph

Wellington. October 23 The Council met this morning, bub im* mediately adjourned till the afternoon.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 21 The Hoase met at 11 am MINING BILL

There was a discussion of some length as to what business would be proceeded with, Mr Guinness urging that the Mining Act Amendment Bill be proceeded with Mr Flatman urged as a compromise for the passing of that Bill, that m the farming interest the Californian Thistle Bill be passed. Ultimately it was agreed to take the Min ing Act Amendment Bill m Committee.

A new clause, proposed by Mr R. MoKen zie, to reduce the miners' right fee to 6a was lost by 28 to 25 The Bill was reported with amendments. On the motion for the third reading. . Mr Gruinaeiig complained that the Gover nor-inCounci^was making one Get of regu lations for tho whole colony. He advocated tht setting up of Mining Boards m each of the three principal mining centres to deal with special circumstances

On the motion to go into Committee of Supply on tho Supplementary Estimates, Captain Russell urged that the House should adjourn till Monday, instead of rush j ing through the Estimates, so that proper consideration could be given Messrs Piraniand Taylor complained that the Premier did not intend to introduce a Technical Education Bill. The latter moved an amendment that no fresh land be acquired for railway construction until the Betterment Act was m operation The House adjourned at 1 p.m. till 7.30 p m., an amendment that the House adjourn till tea a.m. on Monday was lost on the voices The House met at 7.30. The motion to go into Committee of Sup ply was further debited, the discussion em bracing the whole of the land question and general administration of the Government j

No progress w&s made, and at midnight the Speaker left the chair until 11 a.m. on Monday. Wellington, October 23 The House met at lia.m. Mr Taylor's amendment m favor of the betterment system was rejected by 43 to ?. I Mr Seddon having replied, the House went into Committee of Supp'y for consideration of the supplementary estimates. Printing and Stationary, LIOOO. Mr Taylor moved to reduce, by 15 as a protest against extravagance ia that depart' mant. The debate was iaterruptei by the luncheon adjournment:

TRANSVAAL WAR.

GREAT VICTORY OF THE BRITISH AT GLENCOE. DETAILS OF TH& BATTLE Great British Victory

Ctter Boute of the Enemy. 1 Boer Losses, 600* Capture of the Enemy's Guns and Material, Pursuit of the Enemy. Karrow Escape of Natal Carbineers. Splendid Service of th«-Maxims Ten British Officers and 35 Eank and File Killed. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Durban, October 22 General White and Lieutenant- General French expelled the enemy from Elandalaagatp, where they had destroyed the railway. The British captured their equipment, horses and waggons, the cavalry pursuing the retreating enemy. Jouben's main column, 7000 strong, with headquarters at Danhausen, sent out an advance body 2000 strong, but the Leicestershire and 15th Battery checked their advance at Hatting spruit. On Thursday night 2000 Free Staters reached Actinhomes, Blaaw bank, and Beaters from Mintwa Pass and Van Reenan's Pass. Ihe Natal Oaibineers were engaged nearly all day at Hesters, and nar rowly escaped disaster, bufc the splen did service of the Maxim guns held the Boers m check. The railway at Elandslaagate having already been destroyed by a handful of Boer cavalry, m order to prevent Ladysmith assisting Glencot?, at six o'clock on Friday, m clear weather 4000 men, with four guns, from Utr<cht aud Li jagersdrift, occupied Impati Hill, 800 feet high, and three miles east of Glencoe, also ovorlooking Dundee. The Boers then began to fire plugged shell harmlessly into the British camp. Joubert's plan was for the Frefl Staters to attack Sir G. White's mais body at Ladysmith while the Utrecht force ard main columns attacked Gleuco", but only the Utrecht force was engaged. Colonel fc-ymons ordered the 13lh, 67th, aud 69ch baiteries into action. Splendid shooting practice was made, the majority of the Boer guns being dismounted within an hour, causing consternation m th(-ir ranks. Many Bo rs descended the slopes, and the infantry and cavalry were ordered forward, to prevent these men from getting behind Gleac'oe, another section preventing the enemy'd con nrction with the main column at Danhausen. The 2nd Dublin Fusi liers, Ist Kind's Royal Rifles, and Ist Lcicestera advanced under cover of the artillery, and, taking advantage of the cover, splendidly stormed an almost impregnable height. It was a marvellous feat, somewhat the counterpart of Majuba Hill, and the storming of the heights of Spicheren by the Germans m the Franco-Prussian war. Advancing m waves of skir mishers, their difficulties began at the foot of the mountain. The Boer marksmen were well posted and the British dropped fast. The enemy for the moment were disposed to stand, but a section outflanked them, and drove them wildly down hill for the main road. The Boers fled precipitately, their guns being captured. The cavalry, mounted infantry, and a few field guns pursued the enemy towards Buffalo River. During the rout many sur rendered. The battle lasted five hours, A large proportion of officers were killed, refusing to seek shelter like their men. Colonel Symons was terribly wounded m the groin. < At ten o'clock Lieut-Colonel Yule, of the Devonshire Regiment, succeeding him, telegraphed that the victory was j I due to Colonel Symons' skill. The Boers were demoralised through distrust of Joubert. The Boer losses are estimated at 600. Their artillery and rifle firing were bad. Ten British oflS.cers and 35 rank and file were killed, and 30 officers and 150 rank and file were wounded. London, October 21. The Queen has promoted Colonel Syraous to be Major-General. Mr Powell Wiliiams, Financial Sec retary of the War Office, states that by afar the largest orders for meat and forage for South Africa have been placed In Australia.

Capetown, October 21. There is immense rejoicing at the Oape over the victory. A Russian officer, Colonel Stak foovitch, accompanies Major-General Hunter, the chief of the British staff, to the front. No Russian military representative- will be sent to the Transvual, as the independence of the Republic is not recognised. j Durban, October 20. The authorities here have seized the ■ steamer Rollo, with a cargo of Western Australian sleepers, consigned to the Orange Free State. Twenty thousand troops sail for the Oape by Tuesday. In the House of Commons Mr Wyndham, the Parliamentary Secre tary for the War Office, said it was proposed at present to embody only the railitia ; probably the reserve would not be needed, The adoption of thS Address m Reply was carried. j In Committee of Supply, Mr Wynd-1 ham moved a grant of ten millions as j

a Supplementary Army Estimate He stid he was gratified with tLe manner m which 49,000 troops Jad been mobilised and transferred 6000 miles m four months. The ten millions was voted by 271 to 3i. ihere was great enthusiasm at Southampton on the departnie of five transports with troops to South .Africa. Lord Wolseley and Lord Loch were amongst the large gathering who took purt m the farewell. The Duke of Oonnau^ht, addressing the Ist Battalion of Scots Guard*, at Chelsea Barracks, prior to thtir depar ture, conveyed the Queen's good wishes. In the discussion on the motion for the ten million grant, Mr Labouchere denounced the operations against the Boera as iniquitous. Mr Davitt char acterised them as a damnable massacre. Mr William Redmond made a vio lent speech, and was expelled. Mr Balfour moved the closure. Melbourne, October 21. The steamer Honmlow has sailed for Natal with 135,000 bags of New Zealand and Tasmanian oats, a large consignment of pressed hay, and 2000 live sheep. Sydney, October 22. Mr Chamberlain cabled that he would gladly accept the troops. It has been decided to send thirty additional Lancers to make op the full strength of the company on land ing at the Oape. One hundred and fifty men and 200 horses sail m the steamet Kent on Saturday, the balance by the Aberdeen.

The Victory at Glencoe.

The Hews Confirmed.

Basiitos and Swazis Threatening the Boers

Received Wakapuaka October 23, 8 50 * m Ibis Office 9.45 &.m) Ewbban, October 21 An armoured train, operating m the direction of Elandslaagate, telephoned that an engagement had taken place, resulting m the silencing of three of the Boers guna , and the capture of Elands laagate. The enemy numbered 1000 to 2000. Ganeral White intended to re-open the railway to Glencoe. Several Boer commandos are required to overawe the natives on the basuto and Swaziland frontiers. The threat ening attitude of the Basntcs is largely relieving danger to the British at Aliwal North. (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 23, 0.40 p m, Thia Office 1-Sp.m) London, October 22 A Reuters message states that the British casualties at Elangsraagate were 100. Many Boers were takes prisoners.

Death Rather than Dishonor.

An Afrikander Bond Manifesto

Reitz's Denunciation of the Itritish

Change of Front l>y Sekreiner

Loyal Irishmen at the Cape

Received Wakapirilta Ocfc 23, 8 50 a.m, This Ofßce 9 45 «.»-.) Capetown, Ocfc. 21 Major Scot)-, commanding tho moun ted p .lie? at Vryburg, committed sui cide, being unwilling to evacuate the town. Mr Reiiz has issu d a matiifesto to (he Free Staters, denouncing the British as murderers and treaty breakers. He says Sir Alfred Milner and other statesmen have defrauded and libelled the Africander nation. Mr Schreiner ia working loyally with Sir Alfred Milner.' A meeting of Irishmen of Capetown j condemned the formation of a Trans* vaal Irish brigade, and supported Sir [ A. Milner. Received Wakapuaka Oct. 23, 8 50 *,m, This office 9 45 a.m) |^osd«n v October 21 In the Commons, before midnight, Mr A. J. Balfour read a message announcing the Glencoe victory. When it was announced that Colonel Symons bad been mortally wounded, all ths members uncovered. The cenorahip of the war author ities at the Cape is having the effect of reducing cable details of the war.

A CONFIRMATION.

United Presi Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, Ootober 23 Mr Seddon received a cable this merniog confirming the Press Association cablegram account! of the British victory at Gfeneoe, and stating that the Boers lost a thousand men.

The following private cable messages have been received by a gentleman m Chriat church from his friends m Natal, October 21st :— "Tw Natal oampß attacked this morn ing. Fighting is now proceeding, and the battle is general, There are no details" " Yesterday* fight was abrilliant victory. The Boers were m full retreat, being pur. sued. Their losses are estimated at nearly 1000, and their guns were captured. The British losses are reported to be seven officers and fifty-eighfe man were killed." The send off given to the New Zealand Contingent by the people of Wellington en Saturday afternoon was one of ihe most enthusiastic demonstrations, if not altogether the most enthusiastic, ever witnessed m the colony. The city was en fete, and all along the line of march from Karori camp to the harbor, the streets were lined with spec tators, who cheered the men vociferously. The Mayor of Wellington received telegram* from sixty Mayors, all breathing loyalty to the throne and wishing God-speed to the meE. One from the Mayor of Ooromandel wae couched m the most encouraging lan guage. It said—*' Officers and men of the New Zealand contingent—-Friends, be united, be strong, trust m God, the King of Kings, then the victory will be to tho Empire. Gaod bye ; I had hopes of goinp" with you." The Mayor's speech was sensible as well aa eloquent, and set forth m a few short bat telling sentences the duty colonists owed to the empire, and how fully the colony realised this duty that day. The Bending of the contingent was the pobmy'a con tribution to the etrpire and embodied a broad ideal which would have a powerful effect m the future upon the wel fare of the British empire, and this move ment, not only here but m every colony, ahawed that no power on earbh was able.to dissolve this empire. His Excellency spoke m like terms, reminding the men that that day was Trafalgar Day, and that Nelion's motto was ours. The other speakers Wete the Premier, Captain Eussell, Sk Robert Stout) and the leave-taking of the men generally was very affecting and soul* stirring;

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WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a, large supply of Winter Buota and Shoaß. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Aahburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wooden where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as uanal. Repairs done ad once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash barton.



I I'OR BALE. VV7 A TERT O~ 8 E O 3D I O N S. | Nos. 9, 18, 29 |30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76.J7, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. O EVERAL Building Sections pt Fairtou, Prioes from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and J acre; con venient to the railway and schools. /^|NE Acre, well fenced, Weab Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ABOADE.



J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, TTAS just received the firßt consignment of his



Carraway Seeds ... ... Sd per lb Pimento, whole Is   Pimento, ground Is 2d „ „ Mix^d Spies ... ...lsd per packet) PICKLES—H»yw«rd% Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell'a, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum 6d „ „ Saltpetre ... ... ... 6d „ „ Tartaric Acid islOd „  Carbonate Soda, 3d perlb, 2a per doz lbs Whole Lineeed ... . 3d per lb Lmsead Meal ... ... 4d  „ MATCHES-Plaids, 4^d per do*, 4a per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dngen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin  Herrings m Tomato, lOd • per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per* tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin «,, Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Muliett 7d per tin Oysters 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large 8d „  Sardines, email 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d   OlL—Lucca, 2i 4d per bottle Salad, £ pint sd, 1 pine lOd Oastor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Black well's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovrli, 2oa, Is lOd. Lei berg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOdj; Har per's, 9d per tin Meilins'|Food, Is 8d per tin



Van Hoaten's Coco*, Jib, lid ;"£lb, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jib, B|d ; lib, Is 4|d R^%l Oood Dandles, 4|d per lb ; 8s 6d per box Parafine Candles,- plain and fluted, ojd per lb ; 12e 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is Pearl, 61bs for la Kago, 7 lbs for la Mixed Peel, L^mon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d p»r lb Lemon Peel, 7ib tins, 3s 6i lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4a 9d per dcz 21b Jara Atoned Jams, 14s 61 per doz Lea ard Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is .3d per bottle Worcester gaace, email, 53 ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flonr, 3d per lb Mazina per dozen 5s fid Whftins/ f b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, Bl per tin, 7« 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sngar, 3£d per lb '3 omato Sauce, 9d per bottia Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fivtat Raisins 6Ad perlb Finest Sultanas ... ... 7|d „t, Finest Ourranis ... ... 6d „,, per case 4id tt „ Stewing Fl^a » I*A «> %» French Pkas (choice) *.. Is   Stewing Plams ... ... 9d „ „ Finpsfc Muscatels ... ... la )& „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is „ „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes. Is 9d per .box Almonds, Jordan ... ... 2s 4d par lb Almond*, Valencia ... la 6d ,» „ Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d „ „ Barct'ina Kuta ... ... 8d „,, Shell Airaoisd 10d „  Bay and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4f d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Kixey's Bkcklead, Id aiz», M per doz Jameß' B Dome|Blftckkad,i6d per do/J J



IMARA7ILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2s 4d per !b 51b Box 8i 9d, 9s 7d, lla lOlbßox .- .- .« 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21i 8d KOZIB TEA — 101 b Box, 18b 4d ,• 61b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18» 4d; 51b, 9a 7d -PROVISIONS - FA O'£ ORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'a always In stock, CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS —•» Lewie/ " Morepork," "D. Mc'lallum." Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d, GORE OATMFiL-251b Bag, 2a 6d



JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE Ohim to be the Leading Firm of G-ooera, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchanta m Ashburton. We import all our Stock twm the Home Markets for Spat Cash and are therefore m the best) position iio supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guaranfee all our gnods fuU weight and fineat quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, al! goods at the Railway Staion free. Any parson le-ivmg an order wiih m can get a pircel ticket, and thoreforo always be sure .of having their goods ab tha station m time. No charge for ticket. JU J-iU UXi PBB BACK 13j. - BCGAU — «id per ib witli Tea



WAVERLEY CYCLES. ¥TIW SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS —fx)—«- Two or three 98 I a&iea Models yet on hand, will>ell at £20 A lew good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £S up. SOLI AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO., ABHBURTON,