DEATH

PowelTj.—At Mount Somera Hotel, on the 25th iDst, Rose, the beloved wife of Mr Frederick Powell, m her 33rd year After a few days illne: p,

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1899.

Professor Vambery publishes an interesting article m the Pester Lloyd on the causes of tlif THE TRUE antipathy to Eng- POSITION, land and the Eng lish m connection with the present war. In his opinion thia antipathy is due m the main to the envy and spite excited among her rivals by the extraordinary prosperity, power, and prestige, of the British Empire. The trne motives of Englisn policy are wilfully ignored, and Eng land is accused of an ungovernable land-hunger and blind covetousness. The civilising influence of the British flag all over the globe is denied, and England is represented as an oppressor of liberty and justice. Her sole motives are alleged to be self-seeking and lust of power. Even autocratic and despotic Governments, such as that of Russia, characterise the English administration as arbitrary, pradatory, and tyrannical. Although the English people pay very little heed to all this calumny it remains an injustice, and Professor Vambery considers it the duty of those whose office it is to inform the public mind to give a plain and impartial account of the facts, He then proceeds to defend England and Mr OhamberJain against the charge of unjustly attacking the Transvaal, and of desiring to destroy the poor, pious, and patriarch ally innocent Boer people. Under existing circumstances England could not feel secure m pursuing her far ■eaching African policy, as the two I Republics, embedded m her posses sions, unmistakably gravitated beyond her frontiers; and desired to weaken her position while seeking support from Great Powers which were not particularly well disposed towards her. As no other nation, and no other State, is equally capable of carrying into execution the great work which awaits England m Africa, and particu larly the Oape to Cairo railway, Pro fessor Vambery deprecates, m the interests of civilisation and of the prosperity of a whole continent, the distrust and misconstruction with which her efforts are being followed. Turning to the Boers, Professor Vam bery contends that the goldfields of the Transvaal have produced a great change m their life and character, and have engendered amoog them the same vices with which Europe is afflicted. President Kruger, who, with his seven thousand pounds ster ling per annum, continues to confine his hospitality towards visitors to a cup of coffee and a pipe, may still appear to p!ay the part of a simple citr zen. It is nevertheless, a fact, that he likes "dabbling" m high politic-, aod is not foreign to many speculative enterprises The Boers' vaunted love of liberty has still further degenerated. He who prizes his own freedom should respect that of others. Yet the Uit landers, m spite of the heavy taxation imposed upon them, and the punctual performance of their duties as citizens, are treated as pariahs. Was it to be expected that England, which rules a fifth part of the surface of the globe, and which spent thirteen millions sterling on c. war with Abyssinia, for the aake of one missionary, would abandon a hundred thousand of her people to the tyranny of the Boers } That was impossible, and consequently war was inevitable. War will, m the opinion of Professor Vambery, be con ducted to a victorious end. Whoever impartially considers the origin of the conflict must, he says, moderate his hostility towards Great Britain. No country m the world is so opposed to war as England, and when she is obliged to take up arms it can only be under the pressure of the most urgent necessity.

Local and General,

*** On the first page to-day will be found an article headed " Biblical sanitation," and on the fourth page miscellaneous items. The Squoan.—A cable from Cairo says : —Colonel Mahon occupied the capital of Kordofan, and found the place mere ruins and deserted. Gold.—The gold export) for November show a an increase of £40; 016, and for the last eleven months an increase of £400,000, the total being £1,359,640. Twenty-two years have elapsed since the figures were so high. Mount Somers Spobts and Rages.—We are compelled to hold over till next issue a full report of the very successful sports and lace meeting held at Mount Somere vaster* | day. The Patriotic Fund.—Mr Alexander Karvey, chairman of the Mount Somers Sports and Races Committee, announced at the conclusion of the meeting yesterday that the Committee had decided to give £10 of the gate money to the Transvaal Patriotic fund, and the mosey would be sent to the Mayor of Ashburton at once, A Papa& Cer|Bl£O>*y.~-A cable from Rome says :— The Pope has inaugurated a holy year. The services io connection w|th the cere mony, which included the opening of the Holy Daor of St Peter's at Rome, extended over three and a half hours, Three thou sand persona were invited to be present. Flax.—Areas of flax whioh have been cleared afc great) expense by owners of land and dissipated m smoke would now be worth more than a dredging claim m Otago (says a contemporary?. Wherever there are a few acres of the green blade left m thjs Manawatu and Rangitikei counties a mill has been started or is about to be established. The ptioe paid at present for fibre evidently pro» vides a snfficient margin to allow of millers sending far afield for the raw material. Small patches of flax ar« being cut m the vicinity at fielding, carted to the station and railed to mills near Foxton for cleaning. If the enhanced prioea imply so much addi tional profit, too, it must pay to transport the green leaf for a considerable distance. One miller near Foxfon just previous to the boom was selling fibre ab £14 10a per ton, while at present he is executing a contract) at £37 per ton.

SPORTING.

Owners of horses are reminded that the acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club's race meetißg (first day), also nomi nations for Novel and Disposal Stakes, close to-night with the Secretary, Mr A. A. Fooks, at his office, Arcade.

News in Brief.

A new advertisement from Messrs John Orr and Co., mentioning fcen more firsts and ten more seconds secured by the W&verley bioyoie on Boxing Day, ie unavoidably held over.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Battle of the Tugela

urrender of British Troops

.Reinforcements for Buller

Affairs at Ladysmi h,

Food for Three Months.

Widespread Bebellion.

Lord Roberts' s Farewell

Mr "Winston Churchill's Adven tures.

The Situation at Magersfontein

Twenty Thousand Boers Entrenched.

British Patriotic Fund.

A Gallant Victorian Officer.

Boers Short of Ammunition

Seizure of an American Vessel.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, London, December 23 The rf ported capture by the Boers of the British guns abandoned at the Tugela river is confirmed. Further details of the battle reveal I the conspicuous gallantry of all arms j under a withering fire. Unsuspected sharpshooters, concealed on the banks of the river, wouaded and killed many of the artillerymen and horses, yet the guns were effectively fought for an hour and a-half, until tbe ammunition was exhausted, when the gunners took refuge m a water course, awaiting a fresh supply of ammunition. Companies of the Devonshire Regi ment, the Scots Fusiliers, and the Queen's Own made heroic efforts to support the guns, but were surrounded and captured, though they fought like lions. Twenty-one officers and 311 men surrendered. The Boers allowed the jj|^nded to return to the British lines, "^f'* Smokeless powder largely contribu ted to Sir Redvera Buller's reverse, rendering it impossible to locate the Boers' big guns. The sharpshooters of the enemy allowed the British tcouts to pass close to their trenches, reserving their fire till the infantry were within close range. The war fund has reached £440,000. The Queen has granted her patronage to a concert m the Albert Hall, by the Empire League, m aid of the widows and orphans of the colonial soldiers. Lieutenant Colonel Oolquhoun, of the Victorian Naval Brigade, who went to the Gape as Transport Officer on the Medic, and afterwards, with the consent of the Tictorian Govern ment, volunteered for service with the British' Naval Brigade, is lauded by the Cape newspapers as one of the heroes of the Naval Brigade at the battle of Grasapan. | The Foreign Office has warned British and foreigners resident m South Africa that any one trading with the Boer Republics is liable to heavy punishment. Cardinal Vaughan has directed that public united supplication be made for the speedy success of the Army. Mr Seddon has accepted the offer of the Elswick Works to equip the New ZJealaod Contingent with four Hotch kiss guns. London Dec 24 Mr Winston Churchill, who was recently reported to have been recap tured, has arrived safely at Delagoa Bay. India sends a cavalry regiment to the Cape, also 2000 native cavalry horses. The Boers are reported to be short of Creuzot ammunition. December 25 Lord Kitchener arrived at Malta, and immediately transhipped to the cruiser Dido, Colonel Long makes an explanation, m reference to his advance towards the river. He states that he expected further supplies of ammunition, and the continuation-of the general advance. The Standard's war correspondent estimates the Boer loss at 2000. The Tugela trenches were full of dead, killed by Lyddjte. Half of Lieutenant ■ General Sfr Ohas. Warren's fifth division of the Army Corps, which is due at the Cape m a few days, will reinforce General Buller. The second battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment has arrived at Durban. A Reuters despatch says that the Boers admit that if the shelling at the Tugela had been continued they would have been compelled to retreat, During a sortie from Ladysmith on Monday six British were killed and fifteen wounded, Lord Ghesham has enrolled 8000 yeomanry. Several peers are joining as privates. The Earl of Lonsdale, Earl of Dud ley, Earl of Warwick, Earl of Had dington, Lord Harris, Prince Victor Christian, and Lord William Caven dish, heir to the Duke of Devonshire, have volunteered fgr t|ie Imperial Yeomanry. The sum of £70,000 has been subscribed to equip the Lord Mayor's volunteers, who will be under the command of Colonel Mackinnon. The regiment of volunteers being raised fey fcha Lord Mayor of London has been increased to HOO, including 600 mounted men. The Castle Line and British Union Steamship Company have offered free transport for the regiment. Lancashire equips a battalion similar to that being raised m London, Lord Roberts was accorded a splendid ovation at Waterloo station mid Southampton. The Friuct tf Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and the Duke of Oonnaught were preß6Dt afe Waterloo. Lord Roberts remarked that the outburst of patriotism was a good omen of success. The Spectator advocates the mobili- Bfttion of the uavy, thejormatioo of a

territorial Army of 100,000, composed of men who have seen service, and the purchase of largo quantities of artillery, with the object of deterring any foreign interference m the Transvaal. Canada proposes to mobilise 5000 men, to be ia readiness to go to fc'outh Africa m case of emergencies. The Times saya that Canada's and Australia's prompt, genuine and sub stantial sympathy m raising second contingents is a set off against the calamities experienced m South Africa, and indicates that the limit of their willingness to help is not yet reached. Dr. Leyds, m the course of an interview, says the Boers will not accept mediation unlosi. on a basis better than their former status, They must have internal and external independence. Capetown, December 24 Joubert's order releasing Mr Wins* ton Churchill was received by Churchill's captors on the morning after his escape. Ttfe whole country northwards from Storniberg has risen m rebellion. FaroQ^ belonging to loyalists have been seized, and the crops sold. There are 20,000 Boers at Magers* fontein, and they are doubling their trenches m front, covering twenty miles. Lord Methuen'a position is impregnable. As BloemfoQtein is indefensible, probably the capital of the Orange Free State will be transferred to Winburg. General French shelled the enemy near Naauwpoort on the 19th. He complimented the New Zealanders and the New South Walesmen on their behaviour. Two of the latter carried away a wounded English officer under heavy fire. A third of the British wounded at Magersfontein have recorded from the effects of their injuries, and will rejoin I their regiments The first battalion of the South Lancashire Regiment has arrived at Durban, A railway pioneer corps of 1000 Uitlanders and. others is being organised at Capetown. Sydney, December 13 Lieutenant Commander Oolquhoun was not at Grasspan. The cable refers to later fighting. [Our Wellington correspondent) tele graphs :—Lieutenant Co'qnhoun, who has been distinguishing himself m the recent i fighting, ia well known m New Zealand. H« was formerly a mate m the Union Company's service.] Washington, December 25 Colonel John Hay, Seoretary of State, is enquiring into the British seizure of a vessel laden with American flour for Delagoa Bay, on-the plea that she carried contraband "of war. It is probable the consignors will be quietly compensated.

The Duke of Canuaught Volun teers.

His Offer Declined.

A Millionaire Volunteer.

The Seventh and. Eighth Divisions.

Advice by the " Times."

Military Critics 1 Opinions.

A Boer Admission.

(< The British Must fin."

London, December 25 The Duke of Connaught asked to be attached to the staff of Lord Roberts m any capacity. Lord Roberts ex pressed his willingness to accept the Duke's services, but the Government refused to sanction the request. Mr Lionel Walter Rothschild, con nected with the financial house of Rothschild, has volunteered for active service. The War Office baa completed pre parations for mobilising the eighth division of the army corps, and for the despatch of the seventh, to begin on January 4, Tlit Times, commenting on the mili tary situation, urges no important movement until the transports with reinforcements arrive, and the several commanders are enabled to move freely from the railways. Military critics consider that a for ward movement from the centre is the only true Jine of advance, although it is at present impracticable. Commandant Schalk Burgher, com manding the Boers at Tugela River, told a British offiosr that he would fight to the last, though he knew the British must win m the end. The Canadian squadron of rough i riders has been accepted, and another j has been asked for instead of a battery of artillery. Capetown, December 26 Women and boys are taking a spirited part m the defence of Mafe king, where the siege is weakening. J Well-informed residents of Capetown j estimate the Boer strength at 65,000 men. General Gatacre, m order to prevent disloyalty, excluded all male colonists over twelve years of age from a radius of twelve miles of his camp unless they are laagered m appointed spots. Durban, December 26 An average of sixty empty cart ridges was found bsside each Britisher killed at Tugela, The men wepfe with rage to see the abandoned guns surrounded by heaps of wounded soldiers and horses. The guns are use less to the enemy (

The New Zealanders at Arundel.

Transvaal and Free State

A Split ill the Camp.

Received Wakspuaka Dec 27, 840 a.m This Office 10 10 a.m.) Oapjjtqwn, December 28 The New Zealandera were m a tight corner at the fight at Arundel on the* ISfch. They engaged the Boers at short range, returning a hail of bullets There were many narrow escapes and several had their clothes perforated with bullets. A squadron of the 10th Hussara has reinforced Colonel French. I Much friction exists between the Free Staters and the Transvaalers at Modder River damp, The Transvaalers, fearing the defection of the Free Staters, continually threaten to ahoot

their allies at the first sign of weak ' ness, The Free Staters declare that r hey prefer British domination to rule by ik 3 Transvaal. Durban, December 26 Naval guns command the whole position on the Tugela river, rendering it impossible for the Boera to approach Buler's position The 63 d battery of field artillery has left Capetown for Durban. The Boers assert that Winston Churchill escaped disguised as a woman General Gourko, of the Russian Army, has gone to Pelagoa Bay, accompanied by two Dutch officers General Buller has destroyed the Tugela Road Bridge m order to prevent the Boers south of the river retreating. General Buller has withdrawn his column a mile nearer to Cnievelcy, to avoid the range of the enemy's sheila, and ako has transferred a portion of his forces to Frere Schalk Burgher's report on the Tugela fight states that the Boer ' casualties were only thirty. He says that the Mauser fire was so deadly that \bhe British who attacked on the south east: rolled back like a spent wave, leaving ridges of dead. They again advanced, adding to the ridges. Horse sickness has appeared m Natal.

The Magersfontein Entrenchments

British Artillery.

(Received Wakapuaka Dec 27, 8 50 p m This Office 10.10 p.m) Capetown, December 26 The extensive entrenchments thrown up by the Boers at Magersfontein are probably intended to monopolise the water springs. London Dec 26 British newspapers complain bitterly that the guns of th 3 field artillery m South Africa are antiquated compared with those of the Boers, which are of newest patterns, R. 0. Woodvilie, war artisfc, who was recently at Capetown, warned the British Government m 1894 that he had seen at Pretoria written plans of an anti British campaign. He also states that the tactics he then saw outlined were similar to those followed m the present campaign, The sum of £20,000 has been sub scribed m Northumberland to assist the yeomanry. Yorkshire is raising £50,000 for a similar purpose. Sydney, December 27 A movement ia afoot to raise 500 bushmen for the Transvaal. The esti mated cost would be £30,000 to equip and pay them for six months, Two well known Sydney residents have promised eight thousand pounds between them. As soon as the necessary funds are raised Government will communicate with the Imperial authorities. Mr Lyne has received the following cable from the Agent General—Every where and amongst all classes there are strong expressions of admiration and gratitude for the sympathy and support given to the mother country m her hour of trial by her patriotic children throughout Austra' lasia, Melbourne, December 27 Rain has checked the bush fires but immense damage has been done.

Steyn and Schreiner.

Hie Australian Troops at the Cape

The Siege of Mafeking.

4 Successful Sortie from Eimberley

(Received Wakapuaka Dee. 27, 9.30 a.rn, This Office 11 37 a.m) Sydney, December 27 The Telegraph's Oape correspondent comments on the likelihood of the Orange State abandoning the fight after the first great reverse. President Steyn thus hoping to save something from the wreck, It is thought that Schreiner m a milk and water telej gram to President Steyn is working for a similar end Schreiner, after expressing surprise and regret at the Orange Free Staters commandeering Oape colonists,says," The consequences will be at your door, if not stopped without delay." There are other acts, however, which make Steyn 1* object impossible: He has never ceased to add insult to injury: The successive British reverses at Stormberg, Spytfontein, and Tugela — temporarily at all events —restored the Boer morale m some measure, and at the same time led to a large accession, their fighting strength through having been joined by a number o£ Oape Dutch. The Cape Argus considers the Australians a fine body of men. They were immediately supplied with Lee' Metford riles m place of their own Mafeking, November 20 The shell fire has done comparatively little damage. The Boers continue to sap the approach of the town by parallell trenches. .* Up to to-day our dead number two officers and seventeen men, and over thirty-five brave fellows wounded. For over a month we have lived underground m cellars and m bomb proof shelters. During the day the streets are rendered dangerous, as the enemy have a siege gun and a battery of seven guns. There is, be it observed, no question of surrender, but the siege of Mafeking is today no laughing matter either to its inhabi tants or to the soldiers who defend it. Day and night Mauser bullets whistle through tbe streets, while great shells six inches m diaoaeter and twenty three inches m length hurtle overhead, wrecking buildings where they strike, and striking without discrimination, even the hospital, the convent, and at times the woman's laager, so closely is the enemy investing us KraBERLiSY. Dec 25 A most successful sortie, carefully planned and daringly' executed, took place this afternoon. A strong force composed of portions of the Kimberley light horse and the Oape mounted police, under Major Scott.Turner stole a march on the Boers under cover of a bushy range, and moved steadily towards the enemy's position to the south-west of Kimberley on Schomidt's drift road, whence the town was recently bombarded. At five o'clock Major Turner opened fire. The Boers were evidently astonished at his appearance and manned the earth, works, crowning the £Mje. They poured a heavy fire into fcae troops and our men, who were splendidly led, continued to move forward ia the teeth;

of fhe enemy's fires, which they responded <0 with rapid volleys At a eri ical moment Major Scott.Turner ordered the light horse to fix bayonets. These weapons had only been served out to the men tho night before. Wifch a ringing cheer the whole force swept forward, and their magnificent rush could hardly hive been beaten by trained infantry, as they dashed i"to the Boer entrench ments. The eight of the cold steel proved too touch for the burghers, who brok ' and fled into the valley bel>w m the wildest panic »nd confusion, A number who Rtood round the spot, were apparently m fear of being shot if they fled, and they flung their rifles on the ground and hoisted a white fUg m token of surrender Our men lined the captured laager and poured a deadly hail of bullets into the Boer camp m the hollow below. Unfortunately at this stage, owing to the heavy firing which had taken place, our ammunition ran short, and the attack was not pressed further, otherwise the entire Boer laager would have fallen into our hands. While the sortie was made the defenders of Kimberley prevented any flanking movements on Turner's force, the artillery fire playing havoc among i the enemy. Major Turner returned with thirty-three prisoners. Our IoM was six killed and twenty-nine wounded.

Wellington, December 27 Sir John Hall baa given £50 for the p»r ohaee of horses, Mr Biddiford of Hnwen hts donated two hore9a aod the following hare given one horse eacbj:— Sargeon Stereos, Oamaru; Mr Bell, Wftimitte; Dc Linner, Hastings; Mestrs KenroM »ad White of Napier, J. Deacon and W. BUIr, Otektbo j O. Bull, Fielding. Mr Te T»u of Wtinmp* has given the racehorae Tuhitara.

ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB'S CARNIVAL.

The Ariel Bicycle Oiub held their cycling and athletic carnival m the Domain on Boxing Day under most favourable circum stances. The prospects of fine weather had been anything but reassuring daring Christ* mas day, and the appearance of old Sol on themoningof the carnival gladdened the hearts of the executive, who had worked energetically to malt 9 the meeting a success. Moreover, having accepted an increase m the price of the Domain permit to secure Boxing Day, made the responsibility all the more acute, and it is gratifying to note that the efforts of the Glub were rewarded by a substantial •' gate," £56 being recorded for the day. The fields for the cyoling event* were small, bub the Club oannob be held blameable m that respect, as their prigs schedule showed a substantial outlay, *nd can only be accounted for by the number of counter attractions m Canterbury, coupled with the fact that several local riders j elected to compete at Kaiapoi. Ib was indeed regrettable that under the ciroum* stances they chose to desert their local cuba gathering, and we can only hope that local riders will be fully represented at future gatherings. In spite of the above mentioned drawback the public were treated to some very fine racing, the finishes m the three principal events being fought out with the utmoßt determination. The lion's share of the honors fell to J. Davidson and C. 0. Willis, and their respective wins Were indeed popular, both riderV efforts m the final of the wheel race being greeted with applause by the spectators. Of the unsuc cessful riders, a word of praise is duo to F. Symons and G H Major, who were responsi ble for Bound, unselfish pacing, m their respective races, 'J he athletic events were somewhat robbed cf interest by the lenient treatment* meted out to Miles, who annexed both events so easily that an air of suspicion was naturally aroused re performances. He certainly won his races with scarcely the accustomed confidence of a beginner, but there are, of course, exceptions found every where. The track, considering the element! of the past week, was m fair order, and reflected credit on the caretaker, but the times recorded m spite of good riding, show that it needs improvement. During the afternoon the Ashburton Brass Band dk« coursed excellent music on the cricket pitch, which tended largely to the day's enjoyment. Mr FT. A. Flower dispensed light refresh ment % and was apparently kept busy by his Dumeroua patron?. The tffieials worked with a will, and despatched the raoes with exact promptitude, and the lighter duties were placed m capable hands. It is satisfac tory to know that the Club fined a number of the competitors for breaches of the rules. If this system is carried out by all Cycling Clubs there is some hope of cycling reform. A. noticeable improvements m the arrange ments was a board upon which was posted the number of laps to go, and was much appreciated by competitors. The secretary, Mr D. McDonnell, was very attentive to all, and to his efforts a great deal of the-«uooess of the meeting is attributable. The following are the results:— CYCLING EVENTS. Ham- Mils Bicycli Handicap, riBST HEAT. F 0 Williams, 90yd» .. 1 0 0 Willis, 50}ds .. ..2 A Huston, 35yds .. .. 3 O Crutn 70yds and J Major 10yds also started. Williams mad* the most of his handicap and won easily. Time—l.3J. SECOND HEAT. W Huston, 80yds .. ..1 EAWall, scr .. .. 2 J Davidson, 55yds ..  3 These were the only starters, and they jogged round m 1.14 J. TUIRf) HKAT. EL Williams, 55yds . f  1 H G Major, 85yds .. .. 3 A Santy, 75yds   3 A Ralston 15yds also started, but his tyre burst and the others finished m 1,55, FINAL HEAT, CCWiHis ..   1 A Huston  ..  2 FC William , 3 F C Williams and M»jor led the field for the first lap at a good pace, and the field bunched just entering the last lap. Entering the straight Willis and Huston went up ana the former with a well sustained run won by a length and a half, a few inches only between second and third. Time—l.flg. Ariel Wheel Rack, two mile*. This event was divided into two heats, a wise precaution considering the state of the ground. FIRST HBAT. J Davidson, 180yda .. .. 1 A Ralston, 35yds .» .. 2 H L Williams, 180 yds .. ..3 Huston 110 yds and J Major 235 yds also started. This was a loafing affair almosb from the start, the leading division arguing about pacing each other. The result was that Ralston soon overtook the field which was all together entering the last lap. The time smin 25secs efieaks for itself. : '". SECOND HHAT. CO Willi*, 175 yds , m 1 F W Symons, 200 yds .. 2 F O Williams, 265 yds ... 3 E A Wall (scr), O Crum (235 yds), J Pat terson (245 yds) also started. Symons and Willis soon overtook the limit men and for some laps these two with Williams, paced alternately with the result that Wall could not do much cowards'reducing the laps,'and he pulled out after going about a mile and a-haif, when the field slowed Sown a bit, as the leading division were sure of their places. Time—4.sssec. FINAL HEAT. J Davidson, 180yd8 ... 1 C C Willis, 175 yds .- H L Williams, 180 yds . te- All the qualified men started. The pacing of lßymona, Willis and Williams made Ralston's task a very hard one, but he rode with great determination and overtook the' field half a mile from home, but the effort had apparently taken too much out of biro, and wbed Davidson broke away with Willis and Williams after him, the ' pace was too hot for the Dunedin crack. A fine struggle ensued between Davidsoa and Willis, bat , the former always on ih« inside won by a few feet, Williams some diitanceaway thirdi lim«—4js&i«c, :

THE AJSfIJBUKTON GOARDIAN t WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, iS9§



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Oarraway Seeds ... ... 8d per lb Pimento, whole \ la „ v Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mix^d Spice lsd per packet PlOKLES—Hayward'a Mixed, lOd per bottle, 0s 6d per dozen Cross and Blaokwell'e, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alam „ 6d „ „ Saltpetre ... 6d „ „ TartaricAcld ... ... islOd „,, Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linßeed 3d per lb Linseed Meal ... ... 4<J MATOHES-Plaids, 4£d per doil 4a per gross 250 c Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per docen Yarmoatn Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings m Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, 10d per tin  Kippered Herrings, lOd per tia „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mallett ... ... 7d per tin Oysters 8d  „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large ... , 8d   Sardines, small , 4d „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... 10d „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, J pint 6d, 1 pint lOd Castor, i pint sd, IpintlOd ! Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blaokwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Leiberg'a extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinaon's, lOd j] Har per's, 9d per tin MeMnß'Pood,>;Bdper tin



-PKOVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton's always in'stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS — " LewisV " Morepork," "D. Mc'Jallum. Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d. GORE OATMf AL—2sib Bag, 2s 6d



Van Honten's Cocoa, Jib, lid j |lb, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jib, B£d ; lib, Is 4|d HaaiGood Oandles, 4£dperlb; 8a M per box ParaSne Candles, plain and fluted, 6£d per lb; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights la 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Peatl, 61be for Is Sago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, L«mon, OraDge and Cit ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3a 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14a 6d per doz Lea and Perrln'a Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Saace, small, 5d ; large, 9d Brown's Cora Floor, 3d per lb Mazlna ftii per dozen ss6d Whiting, / b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tins, 8d per tin, 7a 6d per doz lng!lsh Oat Loaf Sngar, 3M per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrnp, Sib 6d, 41b Is, 661 b 11s 8d Treacle, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finest Raisins 6idperlb Finest Sultanas 7|d , 5 „ Finest CttreanEß ... ... od „ „ per case 4*d „ „ Stewing Fl^s 7|d „ „ French Ptoms (choice) ... la it »» Stewing Plams , M ... $d „ „ Finesb Muscatels ... ... Is )d „ „ Californiau Mascftfeela ... Is „ „ Dates, extra fiae, 31b boxes, la 9d ppv box Almoada, Jordan 2s 4d par lb Almonds, Valencia ... la 6d  „ Ahsonds, Sicily 1& 4d  „ Barce'?na Nuts ... ... 8d . „ Shell Almonds , 10d  „ Pay and Martin's Paafce Blacking, 4d per doc jiWid Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per I>ottle n tli Blacklng s 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Blaoklead, Id aize, 9d per doz %me6"Dome|Blacklead,l6d per'doz



JOHN ORR AN:D GO'S REVISED LIST^ ITTE Claim to be the Leading Firm of G ocars, Ironmongers, and Orockery VV Merchants m Ashbar ton. We import all our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Oash, and are therefore m the best position oo supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all our goods fall weight and fiiest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order with us can get: a pircel ticket, and therefore always bo aure of having fchelr goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket. JU JLiV/ UXV PER SACK 13s. — SUGAR — »Jcl per ill witu Tea ! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is 10d, §2e, 2s 4d| per 1b 6lb Box „ ... ... 8a 9d, 9a 7d, 11s 101 b Box — _. 16s Bd, 18a 4d, 21s|8d| KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, |18s 4d ; 51b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, |18s ad ; 51b, 9a 7d



MB WATBRLKT BIO7OLS THE'EASIEST BURKING t BICYCLE BUILT, AND ALSO Strong Enough to Carry a Ton. ,iOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLI NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and atJWaverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street,"Ghristohurch,