Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1899.

The Manchester Herald of September 16, has the following :—The Hon. J", G. Ward passed THE HON. J. G. through Manches- WARD. ter last week to shake hands with a few friends here prior to his return to New Zealand, and to have a chat about the chances of direct trade between the colony aad Manchester. W« shall probably hear more of this before long. Mr Ward was postmas. ter-general and treasurer during the Seddon Ministry, and still continues to render most important services to the pltwe where the whole of his working life isas been spent, as one of tha most active members oi: the House of Representatives. The main pur pose of his visit to England has brought to the front a most interesting incident of commercial history, Mr Ward was ghairraan of the Fanners' Association, which aome years ago was placed by exceptional circumstances in an embarrassed condition. Those eir* cumstances were entirely impersonal; but to tell the full story would involve much detail and serve no purpose now. The colony &t once showed what they thought of him by subscribing £18,000 and offering it for hia accep tance. This he declined, preferrlog to fight his way through the difficulties thrown in his path. The work has since been accomplished, he has paid off all claims, and came to London to complete the business by disbursing a few thousands owing to firms there. This he has done strictly as a matter of business, desiring no fuss to be made. The firms concerned, however, have insisted upon sending Mrs Ward a mark of their esteem for her husband in the shape of a handsome service of plate, a landau, and a double set of silver- I mounted harness, with the following letter :—Presented to Mrs Ward, wife of the Hon. J. G. Ward, tfce mem hers of the London firms interested, as a mark of their appreciation of thß honourable manner in which her hus band has discharged the liabilities, in full, contracted by a business of which he was the bend. It is the more gratifying to them to do so from the fact that Mr Ward was not at any time personally indebted to ,ther*j for the amounts which he has now paid. —Bobert Bhookp & Co., Wm. Cooper & Nephews, Jghs Connbll & Co., Ltd.

The Mails.—The Moana with tho British mails of tha 21st October left Saa Francisco on the l*b inafc.. time-table date. Tho I Colonial mails of the 2nd October, per Moana, from Auckland, were delivered in Londoa ou the 2nd imt , oce day late. .

Local and General.

\* On the first page to-day will be fou: d | Messrs David Thomas's and Friedlauder B 08.', Ltd, reports on the Ashburton stock market; on the fourth page "Household hints" and notes referring to live stock. Bans of New Zealand.—Mr J. Embling, of Ohrimchurch, has accepted the pt.-Bition nf general manager ot i: c Bank of New Zealand, in suocestion to Mr Tegetmeier.— PiKts Association telegram. An t'LD Asiibuktomtis —-At tho Invar cargitl Cycling .sports on November 2, Mr Lionel broad rvu with b!1 his o'd dash, winning the 440 yards handicap (trophy) from ecrafcoh in 55eos. Skow.—Yesterday afternoon enow was faihug near and on ths raages, and this morning enow was lyiag on the plains at the foot of ths hills. There was a heavy fall of snow at Vdetta und VV'Stesfield. A slight fall also occurred in Ashburloa, General Bxmons —According to the Otaki Mail the tate M»j ir-General Sir VV. P. Symons, who died last week from the effect of wounds received at the battle of Glencoe, viai an uncie to Mrs James Prouse, of Levin, This lady is also a cousin to Lieutenant- Colonel Yule, who is now in command at Glencoe. Borough Election.—The election of a candidate for the vacant: seat on the Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Or Hanmec, takes place on Monday next. It will be the first election under the new regulations. The candidates aro Messrs G. VV. Andrews, E. J. Paul, R. Bird, and J. Wilson. Mr J. W. Baker has retired from the contest, in favor of Mr R. Bird. Kvangel Melodists —A trained band of singers connected with the Salvation Army, which haa been going round the various centreß throughout tho South Island, will take part in a "Song service" in the Odd fellows' Hall tomorrow afternoon, and will give various selections in the evening. I Post Office Holidays—The Post Office will be closed on November 9 Mails usually i despatched at 6.30 a.m. on Thursday will be dealt with as usual. The telegraph office wiil be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m and from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m, The telephone ex change will be open as usual. Bank Holidays—The Bank holiday* during the Christchurch Carnival wetk, will be as under .-—Thursday 9.h, Prince of Wales Birthday (a statutory holiday), Friday, 10'h, a special holiday. The Bank of New Zealand Kakaia branch will be open on Wednesday 8h instead of Thursday, 9th. Notices appear in our advertising columns. Chief Justice Prendergast.—la recog nition of his long and valuable services Sir James Prendergast, ex-Chief Justice, has had the title of " Honorable" conferred on him by Her Majesty. The prefix to be used only during his residence in the colony. Sir James will also take precedence in official rank next to Sir Robert Stout.— Press Association telegram. Pooling the Eggs.— The Levels County Council decline to offer any prizes for the largest collection of small birds' eggs this year, because they have an idea that the former prizsß have been won by joint-stock companies of boys, trading under the name of one of their number, pooling their output for the purpose, and declaring a dividend out of the prize money. Christchurch Catheurat, -The fund in aid of the completion ot the Anglican Cathedral has just received a very substan tial addition, in the shape of a cheque for £500, from Mrs R. Heaton Rhodes, who expresses a sincere hope that the Bum required to start operations will soon be forthcoming. The present position of the Cathedral owes much to the past generosity of the Rhodes family, and the above gives a further proof of their continued interest. The total sum now subscribed nearly amounts to £6000. Captain Russell Seriously 111 —The Wellington correspondent of the Press tele graphed on Thursday night:—•• The Hon. Captain Russell is, I regrot to say, seriously ill. He ig stilt confined to hie room in his lodging 3in Wellington. 1 cilied on him to-night, but found that no oue was allowed to see him. His medical attendant, Dr Grace, visited him on seven occasions on Wednesday. Fortunately Captain Ruseell is a splendid patient, bearing his troubles like a soldier. His daughter, Mrs Nairn, wife of Dr Nairn, of Napier, on hearing of i his illness, cime down to nurse him, and is ' now in constant attendance on him.—A wire received yesterday evening states that Cap tain Russell was slightly better, bub still in a very weak condition. High Fchool —The usual monthly meet ing of the Ashburton High School Com giifytee was held on Friday—Mr Andrew On ia the ol;air. Mosbi-b H, Friedlander, 8. S. Chapman, E*. Williamson, and M. Stitt were also present. The only business oi publia importance was the resolution tiia* steps be taken to move tho girls' school, and plao it in a position adjoining the boys: school.. By doing this, a great amount ol time is expected fco be saved. Mr William son's name was added to the Building Com mittee. After passing accounts to th( amount of £54 16? 10d the meeting ad journed. Bitten by a Stoat.—There have been many complaints about stoats aad weasols near Auckland. On Monday morning, how ever, one of these animals made a savage attack on the eleven year old son of Mr A. W. Chatfield, dentist. The boy was sleep ing in his father's residence, at Judges' Bay, on Monday morning, and was awakened by the fangs of one of these animals lacerating his lips. Ib seized him first beneath the lower lip, and made its teeth meet. He tried to cry out, but it fastened on his two lips, wriggling its body so as to produce a lacerated wound. Mr Ghatfield found the lad with blood streaming from his mouth. He dressed the wounds with carbolic anti< septic, whioh prevented any bad results from the poison supposed to accompany the bites of these creatures. Bishop Julius—Bishop Julius, of Christ church', was present at the Anglican Synod at Dunedin on Bfon'lay, and delivered an address. In the course of it Mis Lordship said " that it did him good to come to a diooeae which had no Canterbury pilgrims, which had never had any endowments, and which had had to do all its work for itself. Looking at the churches, the organisations, the schools., and the other acquisitions of this diocese (Gtago),.one could not but praise God for she assistance He had given to the olergy and the laity who had done the work so well." . , Later on in speaking of religion iv New Zealand, he said that " he did not believe we were an irreligious people. We were young and thoughtless. Under neath the New Zealand life was a deep religion, and some day it would he shown to be there. Then they should know that New Zealand wanted a religion, and that when it wanted a reiigioa it did not wano the trumpery and tomfooleries they were always trotting out in Ohriatchurch and elsewhere-—Theosopl-y and other things bat they would want the religion of Jesus Christ. If that time was coming they must be ready to do what was wanted, and not let people grow up heathens for the want of the spread of the Gospel of God." General Booth as tiie " Beast."—Gene ral Booth has had a good many hard knocks in his time, but the unkindest of all has just come to hand from India. A native p»per in Lahore has come to the conclusion, after certain cabalistic calculations, that the General is the Beast of the Book of Revelation. It argues very ingeniously, It contends, in the first place, that General Jiooth has a Jewish cast of countenance, whioh is ono of the essentials of the Beast; then that calculation^ ip. Hebrew, Greek, and Latin with the letters oi his name and of the phrases " The Salvation Armies" an| " Blood and Fire Armies" make up 'thej mystic 666, which is said to bo the number of the Beast; then that scarlet is ths colour of Antichrist and his followers ; then that London is " Modern Babylon," and that the Beast is to come out of Babylon ; and, lastly, that the followers of the Antichrist should have a same upon their foreheads, which is to foe found ia the superscription '• Sal vation" on the caps and bonnets of the General's adherents. The Geoei'<*l need pot be alarmed, for other prominenbpersona long oiooe dead have baen pilloried in similar fashion, but it is obvious ho wii! have to start anew mißgion in India. If he only succeeds in enlightening the darkness in the mind of, that native Journalist fee will ! We $WQ goijjethin^

The Hon Mr Cadman—The Hon Mr Cariman, in reply to a requisition signed by 2582 of the electors of Ohincmnri, has d.finitely dtoided not to stand again.—Preaa Association telegram. Samoa—A cablegram estates that the Berhn press atiitm that Germany is ro li-quishing Siunoii, receiving in return the Gilbert and Solomon Groups. The Powers and China.—A oabls of datu November 3 says :—There is a Britiah Bid foreign outcry against the action of China iv fdrm»i-.g out the collection of the likiti rlutiea Id the Q ung- • ung Province fur four million laels (about £700.000) yearly. A New Pest—fruit-growers iv Southland ,■ (the Niivs says) have been much exercised of lute Years by the spread of >»i insect pest which, without exaggeration, threaten? to reiider the cultivation of bush fruits, the black and red currant), and possibly the gooseberry economically a failure. This is the tarva of the cuinnt sphiax moth, a small maggot with a browu head which, enferiDg the tender shootp, eats its way through the pith of the branches right down to and even below the surface of the soil. The Shabk Story — The Wellington Post says that the reported discovery in the interior of a shark captured at Warehou Bay Makura, of a woman's kg, turns out to have been nothing more than a stupid rumour. Mounted Constable O'Halloran rode oub to Makara, and returned with a pig's foob in a woman's shoe. The fisherman avers that this is exactly as it was found in the shark, bat even with a little salt it would be some what difficult to swallow either the foot or the story. The Wreck of the Stanley. — At the magisterial enquiry at Auckland into the wreck of the brigantine Stanley, the Court returned Captain Nottingham's certificate. That of the mate had been returned on the Orst day. The Court considered that the captain had alteady suffered by the loss of hia command, and his conduct after the accident had been praiseworthy. He was ordered to pay the costs of the enquiry. £16 18s 2d. The Court thought he was deserving of censure for rash navigation. Bowling Club—A meeting of the general committee of the Ashburton Bowling Club was held on Friday night, when several new members were elected, and various accounts passed for payment. Arrangements for the opening day were left till next meeting. Detailsin connection with the Sports Asso ciation's first annual carnival were con sidered, and the club's delegate was in structed as ro the views of the committee It is anticipated that a large number of : visiting bowlers will be present on the club's opening day. The green itself is looking well, and much praise is due to Mr Smith, the Domain Board's popular curator, for the excellent way in which the work has been done. Motor Car Hearses—Chicago intends to abolish horse power funerals and to instal automobile hearses and carriages instead. Other great American cities are about to fol low suit, and many of the largest under taking firms in the United States have al ready completed arrangements to change their entire plant to motor-driven vehicles. The pioneers of the movement in America hold that the day of slow funerals is past. It is no longer possible to proceed to a ceme tery at a walking pace, both because of the distance ab which cemeteries are generally placed and because of the interruption to traffic which would ensue. In Qhicago.as in many other towns, it is usual to see a funeral procession moving ab a tolerably brisk trot, so that the new method proposed by the un dertaking firm is not looked upon as a start ling innovation.— Undertakers* Review, Presbyterian Church Union — The Otago Piesbyterian ISynod had the question of union with the Northern Church under discussion yesterday. It was resolved to alter Article 3 of the basis of the Union so thab the Synod of Otsgo and Southland shall remain as a provincial Synod, retain ing full control of the trust properties, its separate name and existence as a C:iurch Court;, with authority to exercise the ecclesiastical functions of a provincial Synod such as belong to the Synods of the Free Church of Scotland, subordinate to General Assembly. It was resolved to send the basis as amended to the Presbyteries and aessions for their simple approval or disapproval. The rise in the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal maoufacLurers of woollen good! have recently issued revised price lists show ing a con3iderab« rise in the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craigheap & Berrtman of tins town, how ever, with their usual foresiuht, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a largo shipment of the moat fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured Urge parcels from tha principal New Zealand mills act before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Bjskry- MAN invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up in their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values

News in Brief.

Messrs W H Collins and Co. announce that they have a splendid collection of sheep shears, oils, lawn mowers, etc, to choose from. Readers should peruse their replace advertisement.

ARCADE.

LAND SALES.

Mr T Bullock was favoured with a good attendance ia the Arcade to-day, when he submitted several parcels of land, &c, at auction. Lot 81 situated iv Eton street, Hampstead, being 38 perches, found a pur chaser in Mrs Harriet Crawford at £19, Lob 246 situated in Tinwald town district, 29| perches, was secured by Mr T. Hawke at £10. 2§ acres, Carters' Terrace, lots 18$-l§o being part R.S. 4354, was knocked down fco Mr Henry Davis at £62 10a per acre. TS. 1014 Cox street £ acre sold at £36. A considerable amount of property was submifcbod in addition to the above, but owners and buyers ideas ct values being so wide apart, the various lots were passed iv.

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

Wellington, November 3 Mr Thomas Mackenzie addressed a full meeting of the members of the Wellington Underwriters Association this afternoon on questions dealing with the handling and insurance of frozen meat. He went very | fully into his subject, describing the abuses which h>d crept into the frozen meat trade at Home, and suggesting remedies for their removal. He thought the insurance associa tion should be given an opporfcuni y of grappling with the difficulties, bat failing unity of action on the part of the Home people with the oolosiy, he considered it imperative, in the interests of the industryi that something should be dove | and reluc tant as he was to see government interference with private enterprise, he feib the gravity of poaition would warrant it. The tone of the meeting was distinctly favorable to the general views expressed by Mr Mackenzie, and as to the necessity for remedial measures being adopted. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr MacKenzie for his kind ness in addressing the meeting, and for the information he had imparted. Mr MacKenzie leaves for Dunedin on Saturday evening.

THE ELECTIONS.

Mi 1 Maslia ex Flsmingte»»

Mr W. S. Maslia met a fair number of electors of Fiemington district on Friday evening. Mr Moses was in the chair, and briefly introduced the candidate, who dealt with many of the general questions now interesting the public mind. Executive government was favorably dealt with, land Jaws touched upon, the referendum advo cated, an elective Upper House urged, and hearty applause was given at the close of the address. Many interesting questions were put, and appeared to be' satisfactorily answered. Votes of thanks to the speaker and the Chair man oloied the meeting.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeticg of the County Council was heJd yßterdtiy, Pre sent—Mr E. G. Wright {chairman), and Messrs M Stil.t, 8 8 Chapman, C J Harper, D Wiilie.inson, X Herring, Jas. Johnston, J Lambif, and J H ■'nica, CONGRATULATIONS AND REGRET. Bafnra commencing the business of the Couucil, Mr Wright congratulated those members who had been returned unopposed. He moved that the Council wiehed to place on record its great regret at the losi of Mr Williamson's valuable services, by his retirement from ihn Council. Mr Herring . seconded, and the motion was carried : unanimously. MrJ Lambie spoke of the business like qualities of Mr Willium-ion, who had for co ] many years done good work in the Council, Mr J Johnston agreed with the remarks of tho Chairman and regretted that Mr Wiiuamsoa had taken this step and was leaving tho Council. Mr Stitb endorsed the remarks of pre vious speakers. Mr Chapman had always admired the straightforward manner in which Mr Wil- i liamson ha I carried oub his duties as a membei of the Council. Mr C J Harper as the oldest member except the chairman derply regretted losing Mr Williamson, whose retirement would be a great loss to the Hospital Committee, the Finance Committee, and to the County Council generally. Mr Williamson acknowledged the com pliment feelingly, and thanked all for their kindly expressions of good feeling. His only reason for retiring was that he was now getting up in years, and hardly felt equal to the work. At the same time he regretted leaving the body to which he had belonged so long. chairman's statement. The chairman's statement was read as follows :— A letter from Messrs Acton Adams and Kippenberger on the subject of Mr Comp ton's contract will be read to-day. The Mount Hutb Road Board is applying for some pecuniary aid towards th&maiDtenance of the cuttings leading to the Rakaia Gorge bridge. A letter had been received from the Commissioner Orown Lands intimating that it is not clear if the purpose of reserve 2223 at Porie can be changed from a gravel pit to a public domain, but the Land Board has recommended the Government that this be carried out if legally permissible. The Com missioner of Crown Lands now states that as reaerv ; 2223 is vested in this Council for a gravel reserve there is no authority to change the purpose of that reserve to a domain and that special legislation will be required. According to the advice received from the Colonial Secretary the Local Government Voting Reform Acb, 1899, provides that three are to be maximum, and in future all elections will have to be conducted on these lines. Four and five votes &re now done away with. The Ashburton Borough Council has remitted £20, the amount agreed on to be paid by the Borough as grant in aid towards the destruction of small birds. The accounts for the six months ending September 30 last have been duly audited and sent to Wellington. Application has been made to the Government for the grant of £100, voted by the Government for a water supply to the Ruapuna village settle ment. HOW DID IT GET THERB. Mr Reid interviewed the Council re hia disqualification. He said he could not say how hia name got on the roll. The property in question never belonged to him. It was Mrs Reid's, and she paid the rates. Govern ment Rent him notice, and he wrote and advised that the property was not his. He had paid all ratea demanded of him, except the 3s 5d in question. Mi Wright said if this were so, Mr Reid stood in error, as he had allowed his wife's property to remain on the roll in his name. Mr Wright quoted the section of the act bearing on the subject. Mr'ltaid shortly afterwards withdrew, thanking the Council for the interview but advising that he did cot intend to pay the amount ciaimed, as the property was not his. Mr Harper moved that for the satisfac tion of the Council and Mr Raid, Mr C. Reid's disqualification be referred to Mr PuriieU for an opinion, a copy of that opinion to be sent to Mr R«id and the returning officer.—This was carried. MARKETS BRIDQE. The Hampstead Town Board wrote ask ing the Council to postpone receiving the deputation ryM&rkey'a bridge till next meet ing. ENGINEER'S *lEPORT The engineer's reporb was read as follows— Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply—Moat of the races in this district are now in fair order. The travelling shhig'e at Pudding Hill his been very troublesome, of late, and has at tim^is threatened to cutoff the supply, which, however, has been kept up with bub slight interm asion. The repairs necessary at sluics gates will be attended to during the month. The intake at Rakaia river is being kept up to suit the condition cf the river whinh has varied considerably during the last month. The supply to Fairfield works is temporarily shut off at the request of the manager. The maintenance of fords, culverts, etc., is being attended to. Mount Somers and Forks Water Supply— The service in this district is satisfactory throughout. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply — Many of the raoes in this district have been oleared out recently, and are now in good repair. There is a good supply in all the rapes fed from the South Ashburton river, but the ranger reports that there is now no surplus from the Hinds gorge and Limestone oreek, and that if dry weather continues the supply from these sources will be inadequate for the races. Ruapuna Water Scheme from Rangitata Gorge.—The contract for concrete work at intake is progressing satisfactory, and the contractor Mr Philip Norman expects to have the work completed in about ben days. Mr Compton had a few men working on his No 1 oo»tract for a few days in the beginning of October, and abandoned the work alto gether on the 11th of the month. Tenders for the completion of the work are called for to day. The previous tardy progress, and this further unavoidable delay are in the in terests of the district much to deplored, as the supply from this source cannot now be made available till January next, and mean time, as you will observe, the existing sup plies from the Hinds are beginning to fail. Contract No 4 has been satisfactorily finished. Contractors Nos 3 and 5 are no tv busy clear ing slips under the maintenance clauses of their contracts. No 6 contract is finished, and good progress is being made with No 7, the terminal portion of the main. Tenders will be placed before you to?day for twenty miles of new distributing races? Any further works requiring to be done will be of a subsidiary kind. County Bridges — Considerable decking repairs have recently been necessary on the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, but very little has b,een required on any of the other bridges, compton's contract. The Counoil went into committee on Compton's contract and on resumiog it was resolved that the engineer be instructed to proceed at once with the comp'etion of Compton's contraot, by day labour. ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £797 19a Id were passed for paymen 1). SLAUGHTERHOUSES j The inspector reported that an old slaughterhouse in the Methven district was kept fairly clean, but a lot of pigs were kept near, and had access to the buildings. Id was resolved that the inspector see that the by-laws are carried out* TENDERS. The tendor of Mr William Willcocks for Reserve 1774, at Is 6i per acre, was accepted ; also Mr P. Good's tender, £121 163 6d f for distributing races. CAMERON'S INTAKE. As Mr Cameron had not given a reply to a letter sent him, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Harper, that the clerk again address Mr Cameron, asking him if he is willing to accept the conditions laid down by the Counoil or nob, and give a reply within fourteen dayp. NOT ENTERTAINED. Mr R. Campbell wrote, asking for rebate on 20^ acres of plantations rented from the Council by his son, as that amouut of the area was worthless for grazing purposes. It was resolved that the Council cannot see its way togrant the request). RAKAIA GORGE BRIDGE The Mount Hut!) Road Board wrote, aek

ling the Council to contribute to the cost of maintaining the cuttings to the Rakaia Gorge Bridge. The request thafc the i engiveer be allowed to reporb od the re tainiiij! walla was granted. It was resolved that the sum of £7 be granted to Mount IJutt Road Board towards the maintenance 1 of tho Rakaia Gorge bridge cutting. BOROUGH WATER SUPPLY, Mr Purneil sent in draft of deed of Rgretmeub with regard to the Borough Witer eupp'y as between the Borough and O^ui:ty Councils. It was resolved that tho Chairman be authorised to affix tho cmmon Beal to and sign the Baid de. d of agretmenf, between thoßorouph Council and County Council. OPENING EOAD AT EALINO It was resolved that the Council p*y one third of the c;>st of opening the deaired road at Baling, the occupiers who adjoin the proposed road to do the fencing ; Cold stream Road Board to pay one-third and Rangitata Board Board one-third. DOO COLLAES. Teuders wera ordeerd to be asked for dog collars- CAMPING BETWEEN BRIDGFS, It was decided to instruot the police to keep meo from camping between bridges. HOLIDAYS. The office holidays for carnival week were fixed for the 9;h and 10th inst. CLOSING KOAD The Upper Ashburton Road Board wrote, stating that it was desirable to aloes a ruad in No. 1 Lagmhor subdivision, extending from the north west boundary of R S. 6428 to the north-west corner of RS. 24660 and 35901, and asking the Council to confirm the Board's decision, which was done. WATER SUPPLY Several applications for water concessions were granted. NOTICE OF MOTION Mr John Holmes gave notice of the follow ing motion: —That the resolution of the Council dated 7th day of April, 1899, that clause 1 of the report of the South Rakaia water supply committee be agreed to, be forthwith carried into effect). LAST MEETING Mr J. Lambie said, as this was the last) meeting of the old council, he had great) pleasure in moving a hearty vote of thanki to the Chairman for the able manner in which he had conducted the business of the council during the past year; also to Mr Harper who had acted as chairman in the absence of Mr Wright. Mr Stitt had great pleasure in supporting the motion. Mr Williamson hoped Mr Wright would be returned at the head of the poll, and to the chair he now occupied, as the Council could ill afford to lose his services and as sistance. Mr Chapman said all must have been pleased with the way in which Mr Wright and Mr Harper had done their work during the past year. Mr Herring sinoerely trusted that Mr Wright would reconsider his decision and stand for election, as the Counoil could ill afford to lose him. Mr Johnston was quite satisfied that) a better man than the present Chairman could nofc be found* Mr Wright, who had been a member of the Council for twenty-three years, thanked , them for the resolution. He was not quite certain whether he would stand for election again. The county business had always been a work of pleasure to him, and, if he decided to stand again and were elected, he would be pleased to place himself at the disposal of the Council. Mr Harper thanked them for the honor they had dene him, in coupling his name with that of the Chairman, and Bincerely hoped Mr Wright would not leave them. The meeting then adjourned.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Boers Fire upon a Hos pital, Guns for Ladysmith. General White Maintaining his Position, Wires Uut between Ladysmith and Colenso, The Eecent British Losses. shree Hundred Killed and Wounded. An Officer Dangerously Wounded* The Army Corps. United*Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Durban, November 2 The Boers yesterday directed their fire on a convent, although they wera aware it was being used as a hospital. Powerful railway tracks constructed by ships' artificers at Durban, conveyed guns to Ladysmitb, including six long twelve pounders, General White is holding the posi tion satisfactorily, and is confident. An armoured train patrols the line between ladysmith and Oolenso. London, November 3 The wires between Ladysmith and Oolenso were cut at half-past two on Tuesday afternoon. The War Office declares that this does not imply the complete investment of Ladysmitb by the enemy. The British losses on Monday were : —6 officers killed, 9 wounded; 54 rank and file killed, 231 wounded. It is uncertain whether this list include^ Lieutenant-Colonel Oarleton's casual ties. Official information from Ladysmitb, under date Thursday, states that Naval- Lieutenant Egerton, was to-day dan gerously wounded ia the knee and foot by a shell. The first portion of the Army Oorps will probably land at Durban instead of at Capetown. The Marquis of Lansdowne, Sec retary for War, speaking at the Cut lers' Feast, said Boer ultimatum would follow mobilisation If mobilisation had occurred earlier, the ultimatum would have been made earlier. The participation of the colonies in the war was unprecedented in the Empire's history, A limit had been regretfully imposed on their participation, but it was proof that the term " Greater Britain" was no empty phrase. The granting of equal rights was rightly valued. Lord Charles Beresford, at the Cut lers' feast, said he feared insufficient troops had been sent to the Transvaal, and apprehended that the waverera amongst the Cape Dutch would join the Boers, Ottawa, November 3 The Canadian Cabinet offers a second Oontingent.

The N.S. Wales Contingent.

Sydney Nov. 3 To day the complete infantry unit, and seventy mounted rifles sailed by the Aberdeen. Tremendous crowds again thronged the Streets and GQ«

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WAVERLEY CYCLES. TCT E|W SHIPMENT {JUST TO |HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS Two or tnree 98|Ladies Models yet on hand, will sell ati£2o *'A few good^second-hand machines for salejat prices from £3 up. SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. j JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBUBTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE Okim to be the Loading Firro of G.-ooars, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants in Aahburton- Wo import all oar Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash, and ara therefore in the best position Bo supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all our goods fuH weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all goo is at tha Railway Station free. Any perion leaving an order wit,h u-j can gat a pircal ticket, and therefore always ba aure of having thoir gooda at tha station in time. No charge for ticket. ij JLA/ UXi PBR SACK 13a. — »UGAB — «J«1 per lt> witn Tea t IMARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2i 4d perjlb 51b Box .- 8s 9,1, 9s 7-1, lls lOtbßox .- .- ... 16s 8.1, 18a 4d, 21s 8i KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4tf ; 51b, 9s 7A GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d; 51b, 9<» 7d —PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'B always in alock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per Ib BACON AND HAMS — M Lewis'," " Morepork." "D. MoOallnm." Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d. GORE OATM¥AL-~251b Bag, 2s 6d Van Henten's Cocox, Jib, lid ; |lb, la Oarraway Seeds 83 per lb 9d; lib, 3s 3d Pimento, whole la „ „ Fry's Cocoa, |lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4|d Pimento, ground la 2d „ „ Real Good Candles, 4idperlb; 8a 6d Mixed Spice l£d per packet per box PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per Parafine Candleß, plain and fluted, 6|d bottle, 9s 6d per dozen per lb ; 12s 6d per box Cross and Black well's, la 3d pir Fairy Wight Lights Is 2d per box bottle Flake Tapioca, 71ba for la Captain White's, 2s 31 per bottle Pearl, 61ba for ls Carry Powder lid per bottle Sago, 7lbs for ls Borax 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Lsmon, Orange and Cit- Alum 6d „  ron, Bdperlb Saltpetre.. , 6d „ „ Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d Tartanc Acid lalOd „ „ lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ;4a CarboDate Soda, 3d per lb, 2a perdoz lba 9d per doz Whole Llnaeed 3d per ib 21b Jars Assorted Jama, 14s 6i per doz Linseed Meal ... ... 4d „ „ Lea a»d Perrin's Sauce, large, 2i 6d MATOHES—PIaIds, 4^d per do B , 4 3 per bottle nrn . , 3 pergroas Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 250 s la 6d per dozen Worcester Sance, small, fid ; large, 9J IOGOs 5d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn Flonr, 3d per lb ?°| e«\. o , Mazlna «d per dozen 6a fid Bryant and May s Safeties, 8i per Whitlnc, V b for Is «. , „, Z, 086? Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per lb Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for U Preserved Fruib, 2|lb tins, 8d per tin, Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per 7s 6d per doz n fcin English Cut Loaf Sasjar, 3|d per lb  Herrings in Tomato, lOd Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle per tin Golden Syrup, Sib 6<3, 41b Is, 56Sb lls „ Herrings in Shrimp, lOd 3d per tin Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b ls, 71b Is 9d „ Kippered Herrings, lOi Fiirtsfe Raisins 6|dperlb per tin Finest Saltanas 7|d „ „ „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd Finest Onrranra ... . 5d „ „ per tin per case 4id „ „ Auckland Mmlett 7d per tin Stewing FK.B 7|d „ „ Oysters 8d „ „ French Plena (choice) ... 1« „ ». Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Stewing Plams ... ... 9d „ „ Sardines, large 8d „ „ Fineßt Muscatels Is M „ „ Sardines, small ... .., 4d „ „ Callfornlan Muscatels ... Is „ „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per Salmon, other Bnnda ... 8d „ „ box OlL—Lucea, 2s 4d per bottle Almonde, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Salad, * pint 5d 1 pint lOd Almonds, Valencia ... Is 6d  „ Oasfcor, A pint sd, 1 pint 10d Almonds, Sicily Is 4d „ „ J Sheeps Tongues lib is, 21b lalod Barcc* jna Nats 8d „ „ Corned Beef, Mutton, bpicod Beef, 2lb Shell Almonds ... ... 10d „ „ tin, Is Day and Martin's Paßte Blacking, 44d Crosse and Blaokwell's assorted Pastes, per doz ls 3ci Per bottle» 14s 6d Per dozon Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin bottle Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 9d per Leiberg's extract. Is 9d perSbottle og Patent Groats, Robinflon's,.lodj;l.Har- Nlxey'i Bboklead. Id aize, 9d per dos pe^s, 9d peir tin «Jameß';Dome|BUcklead,lßd per doz J Mellins'iFood, ls 8d per tin



CHURCH SERT.CEB. ' ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aehbnrton. 23rd SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (November 5) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Commuwiori and Sermoa 3 p m-GREENSTREET 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon E A WOODTHOKPE, MA., a a .£ s O ■H J£ <v J { ) rt * i -"-11 s S f Wk ° S Q , \jn~E HAVF. JOST L.\TSDED, Ex "Ionio," TWO CASES OF GENUINE »PRIMUB" STOVES. Very haody and economic U. PRICE — 13g 6d Each. KOW LANDING, ex " Wakanui," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLEfiY, Direct from the Makers. All new patterns, and lowest quotations in Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Em BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBIA 8, JL.OVELL DIAMONDS, HARTPORDS. VIDETTES, And are still offering th« best value in the Colony NEW MACHINES from «14 Cash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from d®£s We can also BUILD MACHINES to Order from U.S. A. Parts at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co., TE4 MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGER-'. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Tancbed Sxeket & Akcade, Aahburton. 1123 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DIBTRICI OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for Repairing and Painting of School Buildinga at Methvea, Alford Forest, Ash burton Forks, Greenstreet, and Winchmore. Plans and Specifications can ba seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Aehburton, and en dorsed Tendars, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, Normal School, will be received not later than 10 am. on WED NESDAY, the S.h November. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. H. O, LANF, 336 SeoreUry '" WILSONS^ NEW REASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED}' /~IALL Early and choose your deal a from the full stock of new Goods, "ashbukton~high school. riIHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS offer I for competition SIX Scholarships. open to all Childten btna fide residents in the County of Aahburton, except those in attendance at a High School The Scholarships will entitle the holders to free education in the Ashburton High School for two years Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist Deoember, 1899 The itxamination papera set will be based on the programme of the Public School work Candidates' notices, seating date of birth and name of head teacher, must be sent to the Secretary nob later than THURSDAY, the 30th November The Examination will be hoM in the Ash burton High School oo FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 8 h and 9th December, commencing at 10 a.m. each day CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary Ashburton, 12th October, 1899 10 87 LX^MlFoir mHERE are etill Blocks of Land on the above Estate for Sale, which would make some of the best all round Farms in the County. f 10 258 D.THOMAS. Smoke New Venus



E. T. CLABK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Street, Next to McConnell and Oompton's Stvb'oa S'impleß r.f Whe»t, Oi<p, Barley, Clover, and other Seeda submitted to Buyers, ami highest piice obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2^ per cent c;>inmiafdou added only to cost pi ice I am a purchaser of ;iU kinds r>f Farm Produce, Butter, E^t's, Poultry, B eswax, Honey, Horte Hair ; Cash given WANTfc'I), this week, 200 Pair of Table Fowls for C/irisfchurch Curnir<tl week ; prices hot ; rio not miss the opportunity ; delivery at Tinwald preferred Farimr,->' and Trades-men's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, F-krma sold; Trust Money to lend at current rales I AM AGHINT FOR - Howden and Montcrief's Famous Garden Seeds Murchison'a Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pob Plants, and for garden use Field and Gardan Manures supplied from five tons down to bags Knowle's Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Biighfc, etc, on bruit Trees and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Roses ; information given re all insect and fungoid peats Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preservatis, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now in all factories in Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Guns Kemp'a Patent Sheep Branding Liquid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is <he best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appoiuted Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. The I aleigh is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do nob buy cheap machines; the be^fc is always the cheapest in the end. The price is—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers j £25, Light Roadsters £22 10a; Ladies' ! Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Hollis (now all the rage in the North Island) is made by J. Hollia and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun aud R-fla Manu facturers—(HoHis 1 Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can recom«nend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior article. The price is exactly the same aa the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine ; » 12 months guarantee given. I off:)r you as follows: Potatoes (table) la 9J per sack ; O.*t Sheaf Chaff £2 10a per ton, whole Oats 6s per sack, Crushed Ooits 6s per sack, Chick Wheat 5a per sack. Factory Cheese 6i per lb, Bacon (whole) 7J, Oalifomian Onions 133 per erne of 100 bs net; Butter Casep, for export 1, 2s each; all delivered free, Sacks to be re tnrncd. 10 264 /^IHINESFj Laundry Glaze gives a Beauti. \J fu! Enamelled »nd Glazy appearance to Linen, for the Chinese ara noted Price —7d and ls. — Flhtchur Baos. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Canterbury EGGS, Eggs—We are Cash Buyers of Fresh Eggs in any quantity.—FLET CHER Bkos , Cash Supply Stores.



WANTED, SEGOND-HAND BAG* ' |' O Be Delivered at my Stores— Socond I Hand Bigs in any quantity, 10 248 D. THOMAS, Aahburton. _______



XHAVB for Sale a Good Farm, contain ing about 700 acres, from he.vy to light land, with extensive improvements. New 10 roomed (fouae, largo rirable (12 horses), with Feed House attached. Implement Bhed, Dairy, Sheepyard , Cowsheds, Piggeries, etc , about 150 acres in wheat, 50 acres in oats. For pirticulars apnly 10 257 D, EHOMAS