PHASES OF THE MOON

November

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1899.

In an nrticle on Rhodesian »flairs, the Times says :—~" It may, pr;rhape, b j regarded as a symptom SMIOMISIA, of prosperity that tlv

local population o Rhodesia are disposed hotly to assort the Anglo-Saxon right to have some thing more than a consultative voice m the administration of the country. Already, m anticipation of a day when the population may become numerous enough and prosperous enough to bear the financial burdens of government, the country has been endowed with a Legislative Council, m which an elective element is included. But, so long as the Oarterod Company re mains responsible far the expenses of administration, it is evidently just that it should be m a position to control expenditure. The nominated element m the Legislative Council outnumbers the elected element,- and great offence tias been lately given by the use of the official majority to pass a Customs ordinance displeasing to the elected members. No community likes to see itself taxed, but, we would remind tho indignant Hhodesian who objects to an increase of his Customs dues and claims the right of a :ree man to vote his own taxes, that befom he can hope to enjoy the full privileges of self government he must be m a position to pay for the expenses of administration That he wi 1 fioon be m this position is the best and most satisfactory prospect that the country can hold out. "When that happens Mr Rhodes will have carried to a satisfactory conclusion the work of which he is legitimately proud, and Rhodesia will be added to the j self-governing colonies of Great Britain.

News in Brief.

Mr Andrew Orr announces the arrival of spring and summer goodß ; which, having been purchased m London at> the lowest possible cosfe, enables him to retail some extraordinary bargains to his customers.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found an article headed " Relics of Pompeii" ; on the fourlh page a puzz'e column. Payment of Jdroks.—lt will be welcome newa to those who tit on coroners' Junes that the Payment of Jurors Act is now m opera tion. Provision i 8 made for the payment of jurors ab the rate of 4j a day if they serve four hourc or less, and 8s a day if they sorve more than four hour*?. There is no ppecifiad date set out for the Act to come into opera tion, bo it will be held to take effect from the date of the passing of the Bill. Electoral.— Mr VV. S. Maslin will address the Ashburton electors m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening, at 8 o'clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. He will speak at VVakanui to-morrow night.— Mr John McL'chlan will address the electors to-morrow (ihursday) evening m tha Odd fellows' Hail, at 8 o'clock.—Mr 0 J. Harper addresses the electors m the Dromore school to-night, and at Greenatreeb to-morrow night. Teachers' " Espkit de Corps.''—One of the speakers at the meeting of the Educa tional Institute m Ohristchuich or. Saturday, R.iid that there was much more esprit de cops among the teachers of Otago than those (f Canterbury, Here '.hey hvi passed resolutions, sent depurations iato the coun try, altered the time of the moetings to suit country teachers, but with very little result, and, m fact, it eeemed that the only thing that would get many of the teachers into the Institute would be a rope and a team of bullockp. Smuggled Goods—On Saturday morning some boys playing near the dock at Lyttel ton found a number of articles of eloetro? plated ware lying on the grass ne*r the roadside They divided the things and took them home, bub their parents handed the goods over to the police. It is not known whether they are smuggled articles or the proceeds of a robbery. No goods of the kind have been Btolen m Lyttelton recently, and the presumption is that they have been smuggled. They consist of tea and offee-pots and other similar articles. Romance m Real Life.—ln modern melodrama, the hero, who is generally a soldier, almosb invariably marries the girl of his choice just on the eve of his departure for the Beat of war. Oastlemaine, however, has (says the Argus) provided such an instance m real life. One of the members m the 4in Battalion, who volunteered for service m the Transvaal, and was accepted on Thursday, was on Saturday married to a young woman who had been employed m the local hospital. The bride is the sister oi another volunteer, and if nurses are wanted for the Transvaal Bhe may also offer her services, and the honeymoon may be con tinued m (South. Africa. Potatoes—The fioe cpHeqtion of potatoes obtained by the Department of Agriculture from various sources is to be replanted m order to aecure seed for distribution next yjear. The collection comprises over 100 varieties. It is intended by the Department to make up seta fif the potatoes, and send them to various horticultural shows m order to afford settlers an opportunity of inspecting the collection. Seed wheat is to be die? tributed next season. Jo has not yet been decided whether any oharge will be made tor seed wheat and seed potatoes, but if one is to ba made ifc will only be sufMeut to reqoup the cost to the Department. Balaclava.— Wednesday last was the anniversary of the BUtle of Balaclava, which was fought oa the 25 h October, 1854. On this subject the Wanganui Iletahl says :— "Amongst those who took part m the memorable fight were Messrs Charles Jeff cott, John Wright, and William McNiv^n, three welUknown citizens of Wan#>nui. It is not generally known that Mr Jtffjobt and bhe late Mr MoCauley, of Wanganui (both members of No. 2 Company of the §7 oh Regiment) were the first to give the alarm of the approach of the Russians the night before the battle, they being the outlying pickets. All three local veterans were engaged ab Sebas opol, and Messis Wright and McNiven were also ab Inkertnan." The Evangel Melodists.—The Salvation Army Singing Company, known as the Evangel Melodists, now- touring the South Island, are visiting Ashburton on Sunday and Monday next, November 5 and 6. They appear at the barracks on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and at the Oddfellows' Hall at three o'clock, when they will give the highly interesting song service, entitled : •* Through the Maza," and at seven o'clock m the same hall, miscellaneous items. The Company will give a long and interesting progr&niaio m the barracks on Monday at eight o'clock. T£a Company are spoken of as being vary capable and entertaining. They have drawn large crowds olsevvhere and undoubtedly will do the eaipe m Ash burton. Be Kind to the Little Ones.—There is no tyranny so hard to bear as the tyranny of parents who, without meaning to ba cruel, do not understand their children. How continually do we find a child punißhed because it is fretful. It does not seem to occur to some parents that m nine cases out of ten a child's fretfulness arises fro^i Hl health or from some temporary ailment, But this is assuredly truo, and, instead of punishing their children, parents will do well to take steps to keep them healthy and strong. They will not find this difficult if they take care to keep Hoiloway's Pills and Ointment always by them, These are remedies which never fail. For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Grpat' Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 3a 6d

Moke Pkoduce for the Transvaal —Mr Seddon has beeia requested by the Imperial authorities to despatch 2500 tons additional produce to South Africa.—Press Associa tion telegram. Magisterial—Mr drew (B.M. &b Duue din) has been gran ed six months leave of absence. Mr Graham will Bit as Stipen diary Magistrate at Dunoriin. meanwhi'e. — Press Association telegram. Tmm British Navy —A writer iv Cassiet's Magazine estimates the present apgffgft'.e money vulue of the British Navy. Ita value about the time of Trafalgar he seta down at ten million? —a sum which we shall spend this year alone on new ships. The author of the article reckons tho number of ships on the effective list at 489, and the wtr le value ' o! these, it appears, ia £108,000,000- We huvo, however, twenty million pounds' ; wori h of vcs?fl< m prn'/resK, so taat the • grand total would be £128,Q00,0C0. The Value of Newspapers.— News papers are so generailyjre|»arded as ephemeral (hat it is comforting to fiud a contrary opinion. It is the view o? Dr K. Girnett, i late keeper of the printed books at the British Museum : "Nothing grows m value like a newspaper; the Bheets of today, 'vhich perhaps contain nothing of interest to any contemporary reader, will be priceless to the historian and antiquary of the cen turies to come, Nothing bo faithfully de picts an age for its successors; they are worth all the histories and all the novels Their preservation—which involves their assemblage m one plioe for the sake of accessibility and of comparison with each ' other and with books—iß a momentous trust, negleot of which would strike a heavy blow at historical, arcl ißilogiol, and sociological research, and inflict a grievous injury upon the ages to come," A Maoki Elopement — A Maori elope ment was arranged the other day m the north, but was checked by ruthless relatives assisted by ft prrsiic policeman. A swain from up north (says the Bxy of Plenty Thus) was on a visit to his friends on the other side of the harbour. The charms of a riu^ky maiden, of the tender age of 14, had such an effect on his Busceptibie heart that an elopement was planned. The pair left by the steamer for the lover's kianga up north; bub the maiden's relatives dis approved, and communicated with the police, with the result) that the couple were met on arrival m Auckland by a man m blue, and the young lady returned to her frieuds by the steamer. So ended one romantic little episode m these proaaio days of ours. A Collision—The reported collision of the Takapuna with a floating tree at the entrance to Tory Channel, on the trip to Nelson laet Sunday night, is denied by Cap tain Grant (says the Wellington J-tst). At the time of the supposed collision, which was reporied by a Nelson passenger, Cap tain Grant's attention was concentrated on the leading lights, as tho night was a very dark one* There was a strong tide rip running, and the vessel's atern coming down m the hollow of the seas would naturally cause some concussion. Other passengers on'y felt a Blight shake, suo'i as would happen when the vessel was running m with a strong tide rip. It ia said thac the rumour aB to the vessel striking a tree had its origin m a jocular remark made by the steward.' Pbohibition League.—-A well attended meeting of the Prohibitiou League waa held m the Templar Hall on Tuesday evening, presided over by the Rev. R. Taylor. The secretary reported the holding during the past month of several meetings m various parts of the electorate, and that a quantity of temperance literature was m hand ready for discribution. Committees to distribute this literature throughout the county were appointed, and also to deal win the ques tion of appointing scrutineers for fchecunii g local option poll. The president, secretary, and treamrer were appointed to receive subscriptions to the temper nco literature fund. Af.er arranging for no-license meet ings m the county during the month, other business was transacted and the meeting a''j mrned. He could no it —An elector at aca^d;d*te'e meet ing calmly suggested that when there were more candidates than one for one electo rate, all fighting on she same lines, a coin should bo tossed or a ballot taken to decide which one should be the eh sen man to dc battle against an oppasitioniat, and he asked the candidate if he would support such a proposal. The candidate, who ia one of three Liberals for the same electorate, did not view the method with favour, which he ex plaiaed would come under the Gaming Act, but ho was convinced a remedy waa to be found m Mr McNab's Majority Representa'a tion Bill. " Bit wo haven't got that," replied tha elector. *' I kuow that),"rejoined ' the candidate, who naively added, " but il you return me to Wellington I will get it." The laugh which followed was of a somewhat sceptical character. Lord Kitciikner and ma Soldiers— Lord Kitchener of Khartoum is a wonder, The 15th Bittalion m the Soudan, which used to ba Egyptian, is now formel entirely of the Khalifa'a blacks. They had to take over all the worn out kits of tha Egyptians m accordance with the Sirdai'a principles of economy, and nob only waa this the case, but even the coloured badges of their turbans were altered to crimson, so that a lob of old tarnushes might be cut up for the purpose. After four months drill (siya a contem porary) the Sirdar reviewed them, all being marched past him m a perfectly indecont state, owing to the frequent holes m their pantaloons. Their Cilonel fully intended to rub this well into the Sirdar ab the close of the proceedings, and to ask for a new issue. Bub Lord Kitchener saw it m his eye, and forestalled him with a genial outburst of eulogy : "Well, Colonel, you have done exoellently. Look at them —pink of condi tion. Why, they're quite fab—actually bursting their clothes—and all m four months' Good morning—excellent—excel lent V Ashburton Saieyards Company - The seventeenth aonual meeting of shareholders m the Aahburton County Stock asd Sale yards Company, Ltd., was held on Tuesday, Mr C J Harper presiding. The following report by the Directors was presented and adopted ;—Tho properties of the Company, at both yards, are m good order. We have pleasure m pointing out that we have pur chatsed 3? acres 1 rood 35 poles adjoining our Tinwald property; also 43 acres near the Asbburton Yards which we feel sure will prove advantageous. The following stock has been yardad for sale ;—298,322 sheep, 19&7 cattle, 933 pigs, 1173 rams, It is pro. posed to allot the bolanoe ab the credit of profit rod loss account ia manner following —To the payment of a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent, £247 ; depreciation of pro party, £100 ; balance oirried forward, £108 1§ i 6, t—Total, £448 18s 6d. Messrs Hugo Friedlander and & B Blandish were re elected Directors,,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aeaociatioa —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 30. Lord Rosebery has been elected Lord Rector of the Glasgow Univer sity, defeating Lord Kelvin. Adelaide, October 31 An alluvial gold discovery has been made near Angaston. A 21b nugget and aome good patches have been found. Melbourne!, October 31 The Intercolonial Protectionist Association Conference, to form a Federal tarig, has been opened. Fot. CHOV7, October 30 The steamer Tsinan left on the 28th inst. for Australia, with 425,0001 bof tea, The stocks are very small, and the market is practically closed for the season,

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Great Battle at Ladysmith

General White Makes the Attack.

Twelve Ihousand British Engaged.

British Brigade Retires Before Boer iternforcements.

The Enemy hot Driven Back.

Their Southward Advance Impeded,

United Press Association —By Electric j Telegraph—Copyrighb I) web an, October 31 General WhUe on Sunday night sent a mountain battery, the Irish Fusiliers, and the Gloucestershire Regi ment to the hills, intending to clear his left and sob them tanks. During the firing a mule battery stampeded with six guns. [The above "are the troops who had after wards to capitulate, &s told by a subsequent •aWe, Yesterday two brigade divisions or the Royal Artillery, five infantry baf talions, and Major-General French's cavalry were sent to attack a position on tha Elandalaagte road, where the Boera had mounted guns. The posi tion was found to be evacuated, but many Bosrs, with many guns, attacked the British, and were pushed back for miles towards their laagers, the British i returning unmolested to their canton ments. The British loss was 80 to 100 wounded, the enemy's was much greater. The British were repeatedly exposed to an effective artillery fire from a gun commanding the Newcastle rosd, but it was only used at intervals, shrapnel compelling the Boer gunners to seek cover. Towards the close of the engagement the Naval Brigade's quick-firers arrived, silencing th« Boers' 40-pounders at the fifth round. Dr Jameson and Sir John Willoughby witnessed the fight. General White hopes tbe Naval Brigade's guns will permanently dominate the enemy's best, whetewiih they bombarded Lady • smith afe a range of 6000 yards. President Kruger is at Glencoe. The reconnoitring of their position by a balloon from Ladysmith caused consternation amongst the Boers. The Kaffirs were awestruck, and fell on their knees, and worshipped the balloon. London, October 30 The Royal Dragoons have left for South Africa. The Emperor of Ger many, who is Honorary Colonel of the Royal Dragoons, wished them a safe return. October 31. Lord Roberts inspected the first battalion of the Oonnaughfc Rangers and the Inniskilling Fusiliers, Lord Laosdowne bade farewell to the Royal Dragoons and the 73rd Battery of Artillery pricr to their departure for Bouth Africa. Sydney, October 31 The Governor received a message from the Queen m rep'y to Mr Lyue'a thanking the people of New South Wales for their assurance of that readi ness to share m the duties and responsibilities of the Empire, of which they had given substantial proof. The Aberdeen leaves on Friday. The day will be a public half holiday, and there will be a parade similar to that Qf Saturday. Adelaide, October 31 The Medic's troops stood the trip round well, and are fairly settled down to quarters and routine. A peculiar question of discipline has arisen affect ing the precedence of the commanding officers of the various units. Oaptain Oameron, commanding the Tasmanians, contends that the Medic is not m the strict legal sense a troopship, and therefore Major Eddy, Victorian Com mandant, who, as senior oflcer, would take command of the units for the voyage, m the event of her being a regular troopship, is not entitled to such a position. It is understood that Oaptain Cameron, acting under the instructions of bis Government, will hand over his Contingent to the British authorities at Capetown, with out any intermediary, and South Aus tralia is disposed to support Oaptain Cameron's position. There has been no friction over the matter, but pro bably it will have to be submitted to the various Governments for settle ment. The Medic passed a German mail steamer tin rotite, which was dressed m bunting. Those on board cheered, the band playing " God Save the Queen." The enthusiasm aroused by the visit of the Victorian and Ta&manian troops reached its height to-day, when the •ity bade farewell to its own Con tingent, Never before were such crowds seen ; never was there such a universal outburst of loyal enthusiasm, or such a display of flags witnessed m the South Australian capital. Thou ! aandß •£ visitors from the country helped to make the demonstration a splendid success. The troops paraded early m the i forenoon, Colonel Stuart, m a short address, reminded them of their re sponsibilities and duties. They would I carry their lwes m one hand, and their country's honor m the other. If they implicitly obeyed and trusted their officers all would be well. To the strains of military bands, and accom panied by detachments of the various branches of the defence forces, the Oon tingeut marched through the principal streets to the railway station and entrained for Semaphore. The crowds massed all along the route, and cheered themselves hoarse. From Semaphore the tug took the troops aboard the Medic. The Mayor of Port Adelaide entertained the Contingent, members of the Ministry, and promisient citizens, at lunch aboard the tug, and loyal speeches were made. The vidting officers were entertained by the officers of the club, the Governor presiding. The Medic saila to morrow. Melbourne, October 31 With reference to the seniority question on the Medic, the Coin-

I mandant says that the moment they ] leave Australia the troops come under , the Discipline Act, and Major Eddy, 1 as senior officer, will have supreme command. This mno way affects the Tasmanian men or the internal work ing of the Tasmania Contingent, bir it would bo absurd to have a dividtd command.

GREAT BATTLE AT LADY SMITH.

British Reverse.

Two British Battalions and a Mountain Battery Capitulate.

Hard Fighting 1-

United Press ABsooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 31, 130 a m Durban, October 31 Colonel Grimwood's brigade, with four batteries, attacked the enemy's left, and Colonel Haixrilton'a brigade, with three batteries and a mountain battery, attacked the right. Major- General French's cavalry attacked on Colonel Hamilton's right An artillery duel lasted for several hours. At seven o'clock the enemy developed a strong attack against Colonel Grimwood's infantry. Meanwhile the cavalry held a ridge parallel to Colonel Grimwood'a position, and did practically as good service as the infantry. The sth Lancers vainly tried to draw the Boers into the open. Subsequently Colonel Hamilton reinforced Colonel Grim wood, and the guns, changing front, kept down the enemy's fire. At nine o'clock the enemy brought up fresh guns, and Colonel Grimwood retired from the ridae, which he had held for five hours, the 53rd battery of Royal Field Artillery covering the movement, which was executed m pursuance of General White's orders, under a heavy cross fire. Twelve thousand British were en gaged m the battle. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 1, 9-sa.m, This Office 9.36 a.m) London, October 31 It is officially announced by the War Office that the second battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, the second battalion of the Gloucestershire regiment, and a mountain battery, after losing heavily, capitulated to the enemy during the fighting m the vicinity of Ladysmith. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 1, 9.45 a.m, This Office 10-21 a.m) Dfr»av, October 31 General White reports that the capi tulated regiments were unblameable. Their position was selected by himself, and proved untenable. Forty-two officers and 1500 men, including the First (not the Second) battalion of the Irish Fusiliers capitulated.

Anxiety at Durban.

The Loyalty ot Natives and Dutch * feared for.

Extension of the Boer front

Stubborn Advance

Kimberley to be Shelled

Arrival of Sir iJedvcrs Buller

Enthusiastic Reception

(Received Wakapuaka Nov 1, 9.48 am Tins Office 11.4 a.m) Durban, October 31 Great anxiety is evinced for full details of the buttle, which are im patiently awaited It is feared the result will influence the loyalty of the natives and the Dutch waverers m ■South Africa. The Boers front has been extended sixteen miles m an attempt to outflank the British, and Colonel Grimwood is pressed witb extreme stubbornness. Capetown, October 31 (Received Wakspuaka Nov 1,9.48 a.m.j This Office 11 4 a.m.) The Boers sre building forts at Kimberley, and purpose shelling the town. Sir Kedvers Buller has arrived at Capetown. Immense enthusiasm was displayed at his reception.

A Spy Caught.

Australian Officer Wounded-

Baden-Powell's use of the Armoured Train.

Replace Troops Embarked-

T_e Canadian Coatiageat

(Reoeived Wakapuaka Oct. 28, 10 15 a.m, This office 11.13 a.m) Duksan, November 31 A spy was caught at Ladysmith, tampering with the quick firing guns. Miles B. 0. Oarbery, second lieuten ant m the Royal Irish Fusiliers, an Australian, was dangerously wounded m Monday's fi.gb.ting, Oamktown, October 31 1 Colonel Baden-Powell runs armoured trains round Mafeking. London, October 31 j The first battalion of the Welsh regiment, the second battalion of the Shropshire regiment, and another battalion of Mountain Battery embark at Portsmouth immediately to replace the casualties m the recent battles. Ottawa, October 31 There was a remarkable demonstra tion at Quebec at the farewelling of the Transvaal contingent 1000 Btrong. Lord Minto reviewed, and the Queen sent congratulations on the rapid organisation.

A Sensational Incident

Insurance of the Troops

Funds Forthcoming

Untested Rifles

(Received Wakapuaka Nov. 1, 9 35 a.m, This Offioa 10 32 a.m) Adelaide, Novembor 1 A sensational incident occurred m connection with the embarkation of the contingent. A private who had been refused inclusion for alleged absenting himself without leave, was prevented from boardihg the tug with the other troop 3, but he managed to get aboard I the steamer. He was captured, sent ashore, and subsequently arrested, and was sent back to the Medic. In the Assembly the Premier stated that Government had arranged in-i

eunnces whereby the representatives of members of the contingent killed would receive £250, while £125 would be paid m caae of disablement. The treasurer stated the colony had enough money iv London to meet all p >yments until April 1. A million and a ha £ of the last loan remains un floated. (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 1, 9.35 ft ta, This Office 10 32 a.m) .Brisbane, November 1 In the Assembly a long debate took place on the statement that the new Martini-¥nn"eld rifles supplied to the contingent w.*re untested, and defective. The Premier promised an enquiry if nteeasary, and steps would be taken to have them tested en arrival at the Oape.

NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENT AT ALBANY.

Uoited Press Association—By Elac^ria Telegraph Wakafuaka, November 1 Me Browoingf superintendent of the G*b!# Company, has received advice of the »rriv* of the Waiwera. at Albany.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the general Committee of the Ashbttrton A, & P. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon—the President, Mr G. W. Leadlej, m the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. MKMBEBS' TICKETS. A letter was received from Mr F Peter, regarding members' tickets, to, considera tion of which was held over till next meeting, NSW MEHBERSi Messrs T N Grange and Hutton were elected members of the Association. A OOMMiAINT. Mr Kennedy complained of his latnbß, intended to compete for ft special prize, being catalogued as sheep. The error not being discovered m time, he was debarred from competition for the priza referred to. It was decided to return Mr Kennedy half the entry fees paid by him. .ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £49 14s lOd were passed for payment, and it waa resolved to leave the balance m the hands of the Finance Committet with power to pay. BALANCE SHEET, The Secretly was instructed to prepare an interim balance sheet for next meeting. HORSE BOXES. Considerable discussion took place with reference to an item of £4 9s, charged m the account for building horce boxes, the contractors having made an error to that extent m tendering. On Mr M. Friedlander'a motion, it waa resolved to pay the account as per tender, and grant the sontracbors a bonus, the work having been satisfactorily carried out. SPOUTING AND DOORS Mr Reid's motion that spouting and two folding doors be added to the new horse 1 boxsg was carried, tenders to be invited for same. ! no awabds Mr Reid complained that no awards of merit were made for implements or other New Zealand manufactures on the ground at the late show. The president stated that awards were made whete entered for (m one case only.) The Association g*ve no prizes for New Zealand manufactures. Messrs R. Friedlander and VV. J. Silcock thought awards of merit for implements, etc., should be provided for next year, as at Timaru and other Shows. THANK 3 Mr C. Reid moved a hearty vote of thanks to the president, who had thrown his whole energy into the work, and made the Show such a Euccers. Though the speaker had oppoaed the scheme cf having all the show m the new grounds he was pleased to find that the right thing hail been done, and had added iv do Email degree to the great success of the show uf 1899. Mr W. J- Silcock seconded the motion, which was supported by Messrs D. Thomas and X Friedlander, who remarked that the new show grouud was second to none m Neiy Zealand, Mr Leadley heartily thanked all for the tribute paid him. Though the Show had undoubtedly been a great eucceas he could , not; take all the prai«e to himeeif, as without the assistance given him by his lieutenant, Mr E. Cookson, and the maiahj^a, he could have done iittle. His only hope was that the Show would prove more successful each succeeding year. lha meeting then closed.

CORRESPONDENCE

(Wo do uofc hold ourselves responsible for th« opinions expressed by our oorraapondenta)

THE ELECTION.

TO THK EDITOR, Sib,—-The prohibitionists are alwaya preaching the evils of drunkenness ; bat how about money-lending or usury 1 The Bible classes both vices m the same category And what about; " hatred, malice, and all uncharitableaeas I" —which were evidently the watchwords of the prohibition^ party m the last Parliament. I trust every candidate, especially the prohibition one, will be questioned as to his views on the old age pension subject, beoause some of the candidates' views ara very shifty on this question.—l am, etc., Old Settlkb.

SPORTING.

We have authority for stating that Doable Event has Buffered a serious breakdown, and t is quite possible that) be may not race again. _____________

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Ashburton.

The ordinary meeting of the Upper Ash bgrton Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Meisera 0 J Harper (chairman}, B Campbell, J Tucker, M Stitt and G A M Buckley. An apology was received for the absence of Mi: I Sargent;. JiOANS The Colonial Secretary wrote forwarding order for a return showing m detail any loan raised by the Board between March 1890 and 1899. The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board bad raised no loans. MOUNT lOMEKS ACCOUNT. The Mount Somers Road Board forwarded account for half maintenance of river cross ings at Taylor's stream, and small repairs as junction of Cemetery and Boundary roads.— The amount was ordered to be paid. MAIN SOUTH EOAD The Wakatiiui Road Board wrote agreeing to the shingling of a portion of the Main South Road, aome 30 chains from the Race Course corner. FOBM VTION OF WILSON'S ROAD. Mr G Holbrough wrote stating that owing to bad circumstances he could not complete his contract for formation of Wilson's ro»d» and repuestin)? the Board to allow him to give it up. Mr Joseph Holbrough wrote requesting tho Board's permission to allow him to finish the contract of formation of Wilson's road, his son being unable te do so. The Chairman stated that Mr G Holbrough had seen him with reference to the contract, and explained his position j and as he could not complete the work he (the Chairman) had consented to Mr J Holbrough takiDg over the contract. —The Chairman's action was approved of. AUSTRALIAN HABD WOODS Messrs Blaokburne and Smith wrote notifying the Board that they had made arrangements for supplying Australian Jhard woods, and would be pleased to quote lowest rates for any size. ROLL ALTERATIONS The Clerk was inetruoted to submit the following to the Supervising-Valuer, for alteration, subject to all rates being paid to date :—The National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd, to Mr Samuel Trevum; Mr ijji Harris to Mr W H Rule; Mr WSuttonto Mr Hugh Muirhead; Mr John Fowler to Mr W I 1 Webster $ Mr B Smith to Mr ?

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CHURCH BERTICE3; ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aahburton. WEDNESDAY (November 1)-AU Saints 1 Day 8 pm—Choral Evensong and Sormon THURSDAY-730 pm, Biblo Ola a i FHIDAY—7 15 pin, Evening Prayer 8 pm, Choir Practice 23rd SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (November 5) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon 3 p m—GRERNSTREBT 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R A VYOODTIIORPE, MA., Vionr mm£ Sound the #V^ praises PURE GEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. __—, ___ -j — 3 5 « 1 B s £ M. s SO r""^ o3 Gut S OQ i J "Sill g CO |pS^| m A T E R T oIT SECTIONS. No 9. 9, 18, 29.530, 31, 33, 39, 59, 69, 62,%76, 77,:78, 90, 92, 93, 94. QEVERAL BuildiDg Sections pfc Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and £ acre ; con venient to the railway *nd schools. fXKE Acre, well fenced, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Wutclnnaker, & Jeweler EAST STREET, HAB just opened up FRESH LINES nearly every department. New stock OS" Rotliernm's* Watches* to hand. Jewelled m six holes, compenga ion balances, heavy cases, hunting and open faced, latest movements, keyleßs, and key winding. , Also a new line of WALTHAMLWATCHBS which are well worth inspection. Best value m Kickel and othsr cheap Watches m Ashburtoa, Largest) and best stock of Engagement and Gem Ringß* I give especial value m this line, making ib a speciality. GOLD & SILVER BROOCHES. (Noveltie: Neat charms and Greenstone Pendants m i every variety. SPECTACLES &""eYE GLASSES | Accurately fitted with latest sight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AH my Spectacles are of English Manufacture. Baware of cheap French and foreign goods. 31d Jewellery re-made into latest design at moderate charges. Watches and Clocks repaired with accuracy nnd promptitude* FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. CHOICE Seed Potatoes—Various kind* from 2a per sack. Puritan, the quickest of all Potatoes to mature, 241b3 for 1», -53 per Back. Carrots, 10s »er ton. Carter's Turnip Seed 6d per lb or 52a 6d pel owt.—J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. N"~~~EW LINKS m cheap Fans, Tin-lined Wedding Cake Boxes, Change Purses, Perfumery, Cheap Song B™ks, Diaries or 1900; New Books ab published prices, in cluding A Pauper Millionaire, by Austin Fryers; The Markeb Place, by Harold Frederic ; Confounding of Camelia, by Anne Sedgwiuk ; On the Edge of the Empire, by Jepson and Beames ; Marietta's Marriage, by Norris; and others.™A. H. Williams, Tanored Street. " ~~ Smoke New Venue



#"" »-■«»--—-■'•""■ •'*— WAVERLEY CYCLES. T^T E|W SHIPMENT JUST T^C HfA n;D ALL LATEST IMPKOVEMENTS — (x) — Two or tnree 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, wiU sell at £20 A few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 uj SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. jshn orr & co.. ASHBUBTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ Markets for Spot Cash, and are therefore m the best position 03 supply the their goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket, T7IT r\TTT> *6 5a per Ton — — BUGAU — »Jd P©«* lt> wltli Tea ■ (x|^— *— ! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA- Is lOd, £2>, 2« 4d per lb cih Box 8s 9d, 9a 7d, lla lOiblte .- - .- ifcM, 18s 4d, 2l»8d KOZIE TEA - 101 b Box, 18s fld ; 51b, 9b 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 10lb Box, 18»4dj 51b, 9* 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sufcton's always In stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BAOON AND HAMS - « Lwtf," " Morepork » «D. McOallnm." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 74a. GORE OATMIAL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d *o Hooten'B Coco», Jib. 1U !■ Oanmjry Seeds U per lb n-j . |iv -i R ad rimenro, wnoie ... ... xa  v v t n* "r 11K R4d • lib la 4M Pimento, «rroand Is 2d „ „ If 1? t'^'f ta tor ta "" b<>l °>P'«i» WUS^S. 3d per bottl. Mixed Peel, L3mon, OraPße and Cit- Alam 6d „ „ 8d ncr lb oaitpetre ... ... ... oa „,, &: BMP»'S^"BMP»'S^" B^-dM^ii-ta , 8i par Whiting, * b for a , b Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la gS^%lff&Hi MpKS Maconochie'a Fresh Herrings, 6ft* per Eng Sh 6 C«PrLo a °f ESu« a r, 3|d P er lb  He^ta Tomato, lOi S3S2TSSS: ftWi.. 561 b lls .. HeUs m Shri.p, lOi Tr ß acfe,2lhod.4lbls,7lbls9d „ Kippered Herrings, 101 JJ'^ Raisins 6|dperlb p^ld^Bloaters, lOd Finest Snltanas 7|d „ „ »» ' Finest Oarrants ... 6d „ ;; An<jkland Mallefct ? ya per tin ,«!,„ yid „ Oysters ... ... ••• y« >» >» PFS&T* ::: feSl^ ••: -" " Stewing Plains ... - -"JJ "" Sardlneß% small 4d,, „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la ya per olL __£ ucca< 2g4d perbofct i e bo? T j 9r 4(1 ncr lb Salad, \ pint sd, 1 pine lOd Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Qastor A pint sd, 1 pint lOd Almond., V. en« ... Jj f» » ghe Tonguß ;, slTb Is, 21b Is lOd  Almonds, Sicily A 6 4a „ „ i d Muttoßj Spiced Beef, 21b Barcc jna^uts °" »» " tin la Shell Almonds .„ •", g* 'Vj Croßße and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4sa v, 3d gd pef dozeQ Day Jar Blacking, 6d par Potted Meats, aborted, 6d per tin French packing, 2d per tin, Is 9d per Ha,