Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1899. THE ASHBURTON SCANDAL.

Mr John WcKeague attempted at his meeting last evening to make some capital out of the article recently pub lished m our columns upon the action of the Government m paying hiai £350 out of the public funds for copies of a work which is not required by the farmers or the public. Jb*e said he spoke under a sense of injury, and generally showed that he resented any opposition to the expenditure of the taxpayers' money m the manner re ferred to. Let us at once assure Mr i MeKeague that the article ho com plained of foucd no fault with him or hla action m endeavouring to make a good bargain. Far from it. In fact, if we had had the space at our dis | posal, when we published the article which has offended him, we should moat assuredly have expressed our admiration for the talent and tact", which proved too much for even the Hon. Richard Seddon L.L.D. Mr McKeague told us last evening that some journalist was so lost m wonder at the genius exhibited m every Hd6 of the Irrigation book, that he at once indicated Mr John McKeague as the future Minister of Lands. We are led by the same process of reasoning— comparing small tilings with large ones to recognise that he possesses qualities which would eminently qualify him to bo a colonial treasurer or other great financier. We question whether there is anybody m .New Zea land clever enough to extract such a handsome amount as £350 oub of the pockets of the lion. H. J. Seddon or out of the public chest of which he has charge except Mr John McKeague. To have succeeded m persuading the right hon. gentleman that the work referred to was m f-uch demand that the fanners were everywhere pining for a sight of it and were only pre vented from raising a loan upon their growing crops to buy half a dczen copies each, by their better halves, who generally hold the purse strings—was surely an achievement of which any budding legislator might be proud. And there is no use m Mr McKeague pre tending he is not proud of it ; because everybody could see m his every look and grs'ure last evening that he was as proud as punch of something, and if not of having got the better of our clever Premier, what else was it 1 But fo return to our attitude m comment ing upon the transaction of the thou sand volumes. We criticised the action of the Government m buying a work which at the date we wrote was practically unsaleable to the public, of which we had absolute proof; and we only incidentally mentioned Mr McKe»gue m connection therewith. He says he is not an egotist, but we fear that by taking entirely to himself our article upon Ministers' happy-go lucky method of disposing of the public funds, he has assumed the role he repudiates. By the way, Mr McKeague made another mis take when referring to " the Ashbur ton scandal," quite unintentionally of course. He said that the vote was thrown out of the Supplementary Estimates inainly through the action of the Hod Major Steward and Mr E. !G. Wright. Only' 1 a few tired Liber als" were hit m the House when the Estimates came up for discussioo. A reference to Hansard shows that although many of the members had gone fcome, and probably only " a few tired Liberal^' were expected to^sse the Supplementary Estimates, forty three tited legislators happened to be m the House when Mr Pirani moved and Mr Lewis seconded that the item $$8Q be struck out. The former said that " experienced farmers condemned the work," and the Jatt^r that " the writer of the work had no practical knowledge of the subject. The book was simply a compilation. This vote was a disgrace to the House." The vote waa struck our, twenty-six voting against the seveateen who wanted the vote passed. Eight of the majority were followers of Mr Seddors. Mr Wright was away ill, on leave. We venture to mention this little circum stance to put Mr McKeague right, as we are sure he would not willingly repeat the mistake about the attitude of the House of Representatives towards him and his book. The fact however is that our representatives are so constantly rubbing shoulders with »reat men and intellectual giants that they 4on't seem to be impressed with an author. Here i ( t is different. As Mr Ager rensarfeed m proposing a vote of thanks, " we ought to be proud to have an author amongst as/ Put those fellows m Wellington have no respect for anything but a member of Parliament. They are all pretty much alike m this. When Mr MeKeague getp there we fear he will become like j the rest. At present the bloom, and may we say, blush of authorship rests upon him. Who expects this to cliag to him always? j

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-doy will be found Commercial news, atid an article headed " Climate an i Character,' and on the iourlh page miscellaneous items.

Preserving Fgcjs.—Mr J T Norton, Lyttekcn, has applied for letters paten*, and lodged provisional specifications, for a.n i'rs proved egg preservative.

A Late Tbain.—Theio was difficulty m getting the fie of the engine lighted at Waikari on Monday, and the train was forty minutes late m cous'qUcnce.

Stud Sheep.—A Shropshire Down ram, imported by Sir George Clifford, was re leased from quarantine on Monday, and sent to Waipira.

Mrs Lorbaink's Benefit FuND.—Tho amount raised for Mra Lorraine is now close upon £400, and the money will be placd m the hands of two trustees for investment for h'^r benefit.

Mount Pomebs—The annual sports and races m connection with the Mount Somers and Springburn Clubs, will be held m the pqw domain ground on December 26. The new arrangements will be a great improvement.

Political.—The Hon. T. Hialop has definitely announced his candidature for Wellington city at the general election, and Mr R. G. Knight for Wellington suburbs.— Further dates for political addresses by Mr John McKeague are advertised m this issue,

Police Court.-—At the Police Court) yesterday—before Messrs D. Thomas and W. H- Rule, Js.P. —a firsb offender was convicted of drunkennesa and discharged — Henvy GregoreOn was charged with slealiDg two gold brooches, v.Uue £1. He was con victed, and sentenced to three months' hard laboi 4.—Divid McDonald, for a third offence recently, was convicted of drunkenness, and fined 10-s or twenty-four hours' imprison ment.

A Fiasco —A Press Association wire from Auckland last night says:—A public meeting, convened by the Chairman of the Harbor B)ard to protest m Auckland's interest

against the Anglo-German agreement re garding the surrender of the English claims to Samoa, proved a fiasco. The meeting de clined to express an opinion on the question, and carried a resolution that the Chairman vacate the chair, which was done. A motion that the meeting had confidence m the British Government, as also a motion by the Chairman to appoint a committee to in vestigate the facts and report to a future meeting, were rejected.

The Domain Track.—The cycling track m the Domain is, or was oefore the rain, m a very bid condition, being almost too rough to be safe, and certainly altogether ucfis for putting up fast time. This being bo, it ia scarcely fit for training on. In view of the large sum expended on the bowing green, and the comparatively small sum required to tar the cycling track m the Demain, cyclists are somewhat disappointed that the cycling track has not been put into batter order. The amount required to make the AshburtoQ track quite equal to any m the colony, is small, and it ia to be hoped an effort will be made to have it asphalted or ab leasb tarred before the 16th of December.

Wirkless Telegraphy—A demonstration of the marvels of wireless telegraphy was given recently at Dover Town Hall, by Dr Fleming, of the University College, London. A number of messages were sent between D.'Yur and Boulogne, and others were exchanged with the Goodwin Lightship and the South Foreland. fcir Frederick Bram well asked the ciptain oi the lightship the condition of the sea m the Channel, as he proposed crossing that night. He was greatly amused at the answer to his inquiry, which waa received almost immediately. Quite a record was made m a wireless te'e gram received by Professor Fleming while at the hotel Burlir-gson. The message was actually delivered to him by telephone within three minutes of the time ie was despatched from Boulogne. It had reference to the visit; of the French scientists. The result forms a striking comparison with the length of time occupied m getting a cable message from Boulogne oc Calais to Dover, which is never less trnn an hour,

ROAD BOARD.

South ISakaia.

The mual monthly meeting of she Rnk*ia Road B jard was held on November 5. Pre sent —Messrs Lambie (chairman), Holmeß, Coplaad, Harrison and Morland. TKNDEBS. The following tendors were accepted: — Shingling one mile of the Kyle road—George Cochrane ; shingling twenty chains of the Mitcham-zishburton road—Geo. Cochrane, Several landers were received for shingling m the Village Settlement, bui were con sidered too high, and the work was ordered to stand over. No tendere wore received for repairs to the Kyle road. It wag resolved to call tenders for the right to cut grass or take seeds from all roads m the diatrict, m two blocks. It was re solved to repair the buildings, and then to call tenders for painting, &c. glprk's report. The c'erk'a report was read and considered. As R. Nash bad thrown up his tussocking contract, it was resolved to forfeit his deposit and to let the work to the nexb tenderer, who was willing to take up the work. MILL. It was resolved that members should meet at the Ohristchurch Show ground and pur chase the most suitable mill to replace the old one damaged during a late gale. ! RATBS. j The clerk was instructed to sue for all rates outstanding on November 15 Mr Holmes gave notice, that at the next meeting he would move that a general rate of one farthing m the pound be struck for the year ending March 31, 1900. RESERVE 2223. The chairman's action m requesting the Council to have the Board's right to take shingle, if it was m future to be used aa a Doric recreation reserve, protected, waa approved. The alirk waa instructed to have coarse shingle or boulders put on the side of Main River road when repaired, and to keep the traffic m the centre. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was received—From the Supervising Valuer relative to taking John Gray's name off the roll for a Rakaia pro perty. The P%k said he waa unaware of any alteration, and the roll had not been altered. A reply to this effect to be sent; from the Trustees m D. McMillan's estate declining to sell shingle. The clerk waa instructed to take it under the Public Works Act; from the plerk of the House of Representatives stating that the Waste Lands Committee recommended the Govern ment to vest certain Rakaia town reserves m the Board j from Messrs Blackburn aud Smith, re supplying hard woods and cement; from Mr Gill, declining to make an offer for the temporary fence erected tound his shingle pit at his request. It waa resolved that if the fence was any good to Mr Gill he could keep it; from Mr Corrick, asking to be supplied with information aa to the land for which he was rated. The clerk to supp'y the full particulars ; from Mr E. W. Osborne consenting to the Board's conditions for renting reserve 2222 ; from Mr Wright complaining of gorse m the township. The owner Baid the laud was lea to Mr Brick, who had promised to have it cut; from the Paymaster-General ad rising the payment of balance of subsidy on rates 10? 8d ; from the County clerk, that the Council would Bub sidiee the purchase cf birds' eggs and heads for the .whole season at la per ICO; from County clerk asking for one of offices for the election. Granted. From County clerk re taking shingle from reserve 2223 ; from Mrs Cronin, asking for stay of proceedings till November 15, when she would faithfully pay. Th? trotter was lefb m the hands of the'clerk'j £rorn*'tfce Valuer-General author ising alteration to the roll* on forms dated October 24 and 30. ACCOUNTS Accounts for £149 5s general account, and £4 4a Village Settlement account, were passed for payment, and the members met as a Cemetery Board, and after pawing accounts for £4 sa, adjourned^ ;

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Siege of Kimberley.

Defenders repulse the Enemy with Heavy Losses,

Town Surrounded by 7000

Boers

British. Defences Excellent.

Free Stale Invasion of Cape Colony.

Arrival of a Transport.

Half-hearted Colonial Boers

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Durban, November 13 Sir Redvers Buller has decided to relieve Ladysmith at the earliest oppor tunity. Four thousand reinforcements are expected to reach Estcourt by the end of the week, There is a prospect of reopening communication with Ladysmith. Apparently the Beers have retired from Colenso. The enemy loosely invest Ladysmith to the southward, the total round the town being estimated at 18,000 ---. Lieutenant R J Hooper, journeying from Estcourt to Ladysmith, traversed the Boer lines, and ultimately rejoined the sth Lancers. Capetown, November 12 The Boers captured a water conser vation post m connection with the reservoirs sooth of Kimberley, and also captured a convoy escorted by six of Oolonel Plumer's troopers, near Bula wayo November 13 Oolonel Kekewicb, m command at Kimberley, reports that the enemy were repulsed at Kenilworth with heavy loss, A Maxim killed six on one spot, It is estimated that 7000 Beora sur round Mafeking. The excellent trenches dug there minimise the British losses m the engagements. The mud walls constructed resist sixty-four and ninety-four pounders. Two hundred shells were wasted m a day by the enemy. The British authorities abandoned Aliwal North. It is believed the Boers occupy the town. The Free State troops are at Bethu lie, where they await the Transvaal forces, who are delayed through lack ', of horses. Durban, November 12 The troops and volunteers from Durban having gone to the front, a a Naval Brigade with twenty guns have been landed for the defence of the town. The transport Roslyn Oastle has arrived here. Capetown, November 12 The divisional commanders Lieut- General Lord Methven and Major- General Gateacre has arrivedat Cape town. The Boers m the Western Transvaal are prepaiing to migrate to South- West Africa. The halfhearted character of the operations by the Boers on the northern borders of Oape Colony is at tributed to the salutary eQeofc of Sir A Milnei'd proclamation. The Cape Government has suspended the meat duties. Colonel Schiel and other Boer prisoners have written letters acknow ledging the kind treatment they aro receiving at the hands of their captors. London, November 12 Cardinal Vaughan has protested against the violent Anglo-phobic tone of the Vatican journals respecting the Transvaal. Sydney, November 13 A domain orator, who was speaking against the war, yesterday, was roughly handled by a crowd which rushed him, smashed the chairs and hustled the speaker, who was considerably bruised. He was rescued by the police with some difficulty. Adelaide, November 12| Oolonel Keith-Falconer, who was killed m the Transvaal war, was a cousin of Lord Kintore, ex-Governor of South Australia. Brisbane, Nov 13 Lieut-Colonel Thomson has reported that the troopship Cornwall, which recently sailed for South Africa, was not m a satisfactory state. The hospi tal accommodation was m a bad posi tion and was overrun with vermin, while the stalls for the horses were faulty, and he considered the animals would die on the voyage.

Australian Contingent.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 13, 10.35 p.m, This Office 11-20 p.m) Sydney, November 13 Sixty officers and men, the last of the New South Wales Contingent, embarked at Newcastle amidst great enthusiasm.

The Lyddite Shells

(Received Wakapuaka Nov Is, 9.22 a-m This Office 9.41 a.m) : Durban, November |3 The thundering of the naval 4.7in. guns at Ladysmith, and the bursting of the Lyddite shells was heard distinctly above the Boer forty pounders, show ing that the British guns have been firmly mounted on concrete beds,

Boer Plans Frustrated

Hespect for the Gordon High landers

A British Party Ambuscated

(Received Wakapuaka Nov. 14, 9.30 a.m, This office 10 8 a.m) Durban, November 14 Oolonel Schiel admits that it was intended to capture Pieteraaaritzburg and dictate terms. This is now hope less. The Gordon Highlanders fought so grandly at Elandsgaate that he feels disposed to jsalute whenever he sees fcheir uniform. ■•■...! Capetown, Nov 13 The Boers are strongly posted 1' at Belmont with the object of resisting the relief of Kitnberley. They am buaoaded a party of sharpshooters,

including Lieutenant - Colonel Keith Falconer, Lieutenant M. A, Wood, of the Northumberland Fuaiiiera. The aidf-de camp to the Governor of the Oape, who is a grandson of Jefferson Davis is amongst the killed.

War News by the Gothic.

iiefugeos from the Eand at Lorenzo Marquez

Destitute State of the Eefugees

Seizure of Gold Mines by the Transvaal Government

Stores of Absentees Seized and Worked by the Commissariat

Store Bills to be Paid " After the War."

Enthusiasm m the House of Commons over Glencoe

Sullen Silence of the Irish Members

Ten Million War Vote

Mr Cecil Bhodes on the Situa tion at Kimberley

Boer Occupation of Newcastle

British Subjects' Oath for Eesi dence m the Transvaal

Wellington, November 14 The following precis of news is from Cape files by the Gothic :— From Cape files which cime to hand, it appears that the telegrams published m the Cape newspapers after the outbreak of hosti lities were of a very contradictory character. The accounts of the battle of Glencoe, pub lished on October 21, were only of a brief nature, and the gist of them has already been cabled from Hobarb. The news of the engagement created tremendous excitement m Capetown. The undefended state of many of the border townships was causing con siderable anxiety, and women and children were leaving m hundreds, free railway passes having been given them by the C*pe Government.

The Cape Argus of October 21 states that Borne f jur thousand refugees from the Rand, who were sent out of the country after the proclamation of martial law, are m LoreDza Marqutz. Most of them are ia pitiable circumstances, beiDg absolutely without means of any kind. The Portuguese authori ties have done what they could, but they simply cannot provide for all these people, the resources of the town having been already sorely tried, and the refugee all m danger of starving. The British authorities are making instant preparations to send relief.

Mr Raymond W. Schumaker, chairman of several of the principal Rand mines, states that on October 13 the Transvaal took forcible possession of the Robiason, BonaßEi, and Crown reef mines, which were among the few still working, and seb aside the managers m charge, and advertised for workmen to re-start operations. The French Vice-Consul, M Colommer, warmly supported a strong protest to the Minister of Mines. This protest pointed out that tho Govern ment's action could only be construed by the shareholders to mean that operations were to continue m the interests of others than their own. It alao stated that the damage that would ba caused by inexperienced, unknown and scratch men would be enormous. Ihe French Consul urgently appealed that the mines should bo restored to the charge of lh» companies, bnb there was little likelihood of the Transvaal Government agreeing to this, as ib had the intention to work the richest mines for its own benefit; during tho war, Mr Schumacker considered the Government had cot, the slightest intention to devastate the mines, and that any damage that might occur would only be done by irresponsible parties returning from the front after a possible defeat. A Gazette was issued at Pretoria, on October 18, notifying that the prices of foodstuffs and meat would remain the same as before the declaration of martial law. The Executive passed a resolution dealing with the administration of the stores whose proprieiors havu left town. All eatables are to be stored by the Government Com missariat, and a receipt will be given, and that after the war the amount will bo paid according to taxation, loss war costs. A cablegram to the Cape Argus, dated London, October 20, states that when the information was read to the House of Commons that there had been a British viotory at Glencos there was a scene of great enthusiasm, especially when the statement was made that the Dublin Fusiliers were m the front of ihe fight; bub the Irish members remained silent.

Mr Wyndham, m moving th.c estimate of ton million for the conduct of the war, said that consideratioaa of humanity dictated the display of an unmistakeable exhibition of strength, m order to rescue obo of the greatest dependencies of the Empire from the horrors of dilatory operations. Govern ment did not mobilise the forces before, became their aim could not be gained until supplies, transport vehioles, and animals could be got together. Mr Cecil Rhodes is reported to have thus Bummed up the position m Kimberley :—"I feel as safe as if I were m Piccadilly." To take Kimberley by storm would require a far larger force than any that now threatens the diamond fields, and we have every reason to believe that before such a force cm be gathered together the arrival of large reinforcements from Home will entirely change the aspect of affairs. The occupation of Newcastle by the Boers was a peaceful affair. Tha Boers appeared m great force some distance off, and halted and sent two of their number ahead to re oonnoifere the town. They rode through the streets and satisfied themselves that no re sistence would be offered, and informed the few people still remaining that they would not be interfered wiih or molested m any way. The following is the oath that British 6ubj9cts, taking a permit to remain m the Transvaal, have to subscribe to :—" 1, the undersigned, a British subject, declare here by under oath that during' my stay m the South African Republic I will behave myself m a quiet, calm, and submissive manner, and that I will remain obedient to thte laws and authorities of the country ; and that neither directly nor indirectly will I do aught, or cause aught to Be done, agairvst tjie indepen-' dence of the country arid people of the' re' publip." '

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright London, November 18 Dr Oreighton, Bishop of London, threatened clergymen who persisted iv the use of incense and lights that he would suspend them for two yeara and deal with the matter m the law courts thereafter. Bblsbanb, November 13 A shearer named Marris shot his two children, a boy and girl, dead at Olaremont, and then committed suicide. Both the victims were cripples. Coolgaedie, November 13 An extremely rich strike has been made m Oarnage south lease. Two leaseholders, m two days, dollied 900 ounces oE gold besides several nuggets. They had previously taken ont 1000 ounces. The stone is literally strung , together with geld, _and_ several! thousand oundes are still m sight.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held on Monday evening, Present —The Mayor (presiding) and Crs. Scaly, Joiliffe, Maynard, Davidson, Pauling, Jones, Thomas, Davis, and P*ul. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit baiauca at the bank as standing at £1764 2s 9d, and the income received from ail eources since last meeting had been £90 4s. County accounts to the amount of £11 10s were ordered to be paid. MKW COUNCILIOR The Mayor welc mcd Mr E. J- Paul Vaok to a seat on the Council, and the returning officer reported Mr Paul* e'ejtion. WATER SUPPLY. The solicitor forwarded the deed of sgrpe ment for a wa'er supply to the borouthaa between the County and Borough Councils and the borough seal was attached to the same. SAMARITAN HOME The Mayor was appointed to represent ths Council m connection with the eleo iou of tiusteea for the Samaritan Home. THE READING ROOM. The use ot the public reading room was granted to the returning officer as a polluig booth for the general election. WATER SUPPLY. An application from Mr George Wilier* fora pipe Beivtce from the Alford Forest road waa remitted to the engineer*. engineers' keport. The report) of the engineers was read as 1. Dumping Ground for Rubbish.--The Works Committee met on the 6th inst., and after examining the riverbed near the cross ing at the Old Men's Home aDd the reserve near the bridge, resolved to recommend that rubbish be deposited m the riverbed on the further side of the main stream as hereto fore. 2. Breachea of the Building Regulations— As instructed we interviewed the Borough Solicitor with reference to laying an infor mation against Mr John Orr for breach of the building regulations, and we have received an opinion which we append hereto. We have sarved Mr John Wilson with notice to remove or reconstruct a shed on premises m Burnett street that is not erected m conformity with the by-laws. 3 Tar Footpaths. — Arrangementß have been made with the Ashburton Gas Com pany for a regular weekly supply from Christohurch, the Company finding the barrels.

4. Labour Gang.—The men have been engaged during the past two weeks m pre paring footpaths for tarring, and tarring the same, watering streets, ploughing graiß off streets and footpaths, cutting fence around Mona Square, repairing culverts, etc., cart ing rubbish off streets, attending to the water supply, and Bundry maintenance works.

Tha reporb of Mr C, E. Fooks on the bui'ding erected by Mr John Orr, and the opinion of Mr C. W. Purnell on the same were attached to the report. Clause 1 wai adopted, and after a somewhat lengthy dis cussion it was decided to ask Mr Orr to bring his building referred to m Clause 2 into compliance wi:h the bnilding by-lawg. The other clauses were approved and the reporb as a whole was adopted. inspector's report

The inspector reported having visited most of the private yards, and found them, with the draiua, m good order. He had also interviewed the medical men, who reported no serious cases of disease m the borough. Be had inspected the sanitary arrangement* of one of the schools m the borough and found them satisfactory. The fire at Mr McGrandel's store had removed the trouble as regarded the alleged nuisance there. The reporb was approved, THK I OAK The Mayor moved that 1.29 per cant ba seb aside annually as a sinking fund to liquidate the proposed loan, which was carried. RESERVE Only one tender was received for the reserve advertised to let, bub nob being satisfactory was not received. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £105 wera passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. curator's report. The Curator's report, was read as follows: — Owing to the small flow of water from the water-box on the oval, I would surest putting m a tap giving a three inch flow. We could water the oval m less than halt the time it takes us to do it at the present, time. I am certainly of opinion that the I^-inoh pipe now proposed to bo laid on to the bowl ing green is too small to pffird sufficient flow of water to spray it expaditiously. It should at least baa 2-inch pipe. I would ask the Board to have the work done as soon as possible, as the croquet lawn is burning up rapidly. The bowling green is doing splendidly. In regard to the letter which appeared m the Guardian a week ago on certain young men exposing themselves afc the pavillion, I may inform you that we caught them m the act, and severely cautioned them for doing so. I may also state that several bathers who use the baths are m the habit of bathing without wearing proper costumes* In future I will hand m the names of those who do so to the Board.

The matter of changing the sizs of the piping to 2in was left m the hands of the Mayor. The Curator was instructed to report all cases of indecent conduct at the bathi or on the oval go the Board.

It was decided to leave the procuring of & ■nibble mower for the bowling green m the hands of Mr Scaly. The Board then ad j ourned.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapuaka Nut. 14, 910 a.m, This Offioe 9.41 a.m) The Plague Lisbon, November 13 The plague has appeared here. A Contradiction London, November 13 The death of Pooley, the cricketer, is contradicted.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Nov 14, 930 a.m This office 10-8 a.m. The Waikato ' E'EEv MANTLE, Nov J4 The "Wftijcatd has b^en md sails for New Zaaland on Saturday.

ARRIVAL OF THE GOTHIC

Return of the Hon. *ohn ftlclienzie.

United Press Association— ¥j Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 13 The Gothic, from London had an unevent ful passage. The Hon. John and Mrs McKeozie are among her passengers. The former is looking veiy well, and states that he feels on the way towards complete re covery, having beaefiited greyly by iho sea voyage and rest. He reo«ivr.i a most cordial welcome b«k to New Zi-uand. The Governmenb steamer Tutunekai, profusely decorated with fl»ga, met (he Go'hic as she entered the harbor. On board the Tutanekai were Mr Seddon and Messrs Seddon, Messrs Hall Jones and Thompson, ihe heada ef the departments of which Mr McKeczie had charge, and miny private frieuda, all of whom gave hearty greetings to the re'urning Ministor. Included m the Gothic's pas sengers are several from the Gape, one or two of whom left the Transvaal by the lasb of the refugees' trains.

THE ASHBUETON &XJARDIA2* ; TUESDAY, NOVEMB ift 14, J899.



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SINGING AND TOIOE PRODUCTION MRS HERBERT STEEL receives pupils for the above, both m private lessons i and m e'ass, at her residence Havelock Street. The eecond term of prccnt class com- I mences on MONDAY, 13ih mat. ! Should a sufficient number of Indies apply a second cbea will be formed. Class Terms—lOs 6d per Qmrter. 11 83 FOB SALE. rXTATERTON SECTIONS. NOB. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, &2, 76, 77, 73, 90, 92, 93, 94. OEVERAL Building Sections pt F*irtcn. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and \ acre; con venient to the railway and schools. /~\NE Acre, well fenced, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, AHCUDE.



WE can afford to spend money m adver- i tiaing, bo much Hondai-Lanka, Tea ia selling; everybody likes it, , /CHOICE Seed Potatoes —Various kind \J from 2s per sack. Puritan, the quicVeat of all Potatoes to mature, 24lbs for Is, 5s per sack. Carrots, 10s per ton. Carter's Turnip Seed 6d per 1b or 52a 6d per cwt.—J. Thomas, Havelock Street. /CHINESE Laundry Glaze givea a Beauti \^J ful Enamelled and Glezy appearance to iititL., t i rtu'oii be Chinese) are note<i Pr 08 —- 7d ami I.— Flktciiek Tkos W 01---na'n »nd Rntiil Ageuti for Canteibury BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN 3REAT VARIETY. .Strong School Boots from 5s 6J., Good Bluchara, nailed, 5s 6d. j LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS dona Promptly and ab Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOr SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Z -a'and, EASI STREET, ASHBUBTJN. 10 196 ___ 'rn~E HAVE JUST LvISDED, Ex "lonic," TWO CASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical. PRICE — 13s 6d Each NOW LANDING, ex '• Wakanui," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, Direct from the Makers. All now patterns, acd lowest quotations m Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHE) A It?, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBI&S, LOVELL DIAMOND?, HARIFORDB, VIDBTTES, And are still offering the best value m the Colony NEW MACHINES from 514 Cash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from aSS We can also BUILD MACHINES to Otder from B.S.A. Parts at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with your patronsge CAESON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Takcbed Street & Arcade, Ashburton. 1123 6 % Ph « I Ph m d s p^ I 3 I « % °^ 3 £ |w < O I » H S3 "WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED,! rf^ALL Early and choose your deal 8 from the full Btoofc of new Goods. W" ANTED Known'-'fiiat flow ia the time to make eelectiona of Cost^rnes fqr the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings. See ours first.—Mitchell & Turner I  mONAL, fat's makin' Tougal sac blyth X like ?" "It isa the Heeland tea o the Maokcczie be is driokin', to be enrely 1'



Carraway Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole Is   Pimento, sround Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l£d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOi per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and BlackwelPe, la 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle ' Box-ax ... 8d per lb Alum m 6d   Saltpetre 6d „  Tar taric Acid lalOd „  Carbonate Soda, 3d perlb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed ... ... 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d   BIATOHES-Plaids, 4^d per do» 9 4s per gross 250 s Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8i per doien Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, 10d per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett ... ... 7d per tin Oysters , » 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large ... „ 8d „  Sardines, small ... ... 4d „ „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d  „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, \ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Castor, \ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Shoeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Croßse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per doaec Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Lei berg's extract, Is 9d perjbottle' Patent Groats, RobinaonVlOdjjfl Har per's, 9d per tin , Meilinß'iFood, la;8d per tin



GORE OATMFAL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d Vm Hoaten's Coco*, Jib, lid ; fib, U 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, *lb, B£d ; lib, U 1 4M Real Good Oandlee, 4|d perlb; 8a Pd per box , , ParaSne Candles, plain and fluted, eja per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for la Pearl, 61bs for Is Sago, 7!bs for Is Mixed Peel, Lamou, Orange and Ut ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4a 9d per doz 2lb Jars Assorted Jams, 149 61 per doz Lea and Pcrrin's Sauce, large, 2« 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 9i Brown's Com Flour, 3d per lb Mszlna Xii per dozen 5a 6d Whiting / b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b la, 71b Is 9d Fiu«st Raisins 6*d perlb Finest Sultanas 7^ « »i Finest Currants 6d „ „ perca?e 4*d   Stewing %b 7|d „ „ Ftwnch Plcms (choice) ... 1" >« ». Sfeewing Plums ... ... »« »» Finest Muscatels ... ... Is ;d „ „ Californian Muscatels ... la »» *■> Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per box Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almondf, Valencia ... 1b 6d  » Alwonds, Sicily 1& 4i „ »i Baccc^na ISuts ... ... 8d „ « Shell Almonds 10d „  Bay and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4&d per doa Dsy and Martin's Jar Biaeking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, 1b 9d per doa Uixey's Blaoklead, Id .size, 3d per doz Jaraes'.Domegßlaoklead^Sd per dozf I



WAVERLEY CYCLES. MEW SHIPMENT [JUST TO HAND A.LL LATEST IMPKOVEMENTS _(x) Two or tnree 98 Ladies Models yet oE^iand, will sell atM'2o A few good|second-hand^maclimes^or sale^at prices from £$ up, SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND JOHN ORR & CO.. UJ ABHBURTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED wPRICE LIST^ WE Ohim to be the Leading Firm of G-ocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants ia Aehbarton. We import all oar Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Oaah and are therefore m the best position 50 supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest poadble price for cisn. We guarantee all our goods full weight and finest quality. We never charge for pickin* and delivery, all gooda at the Railway Station free. Any peraon leaving an order with tn can get a p\rcel ticket, and therefore always ba sure oMiaving theirgoida at tha station m time. No charge for ticket. Jj XjXJ U £\> """PER SACK 13*. — BUGAU — JSJd per lib witu Tea IMARAVILLA:GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2a 4d per,lb 51b Box & 9<\, 9a 7<t, lla 101 b Box ... - ... 16» Bd, 18 8 4d, 21a B<l KOZIE TEA ' — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; s!h, 9e 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 10lb Box, 18a 4d; slb, 9s 7d -:PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton's always m stock. OHlESU—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BACON AND HAMS - " LewleV " Morepork," •• D. Medium." Mild Cared Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d,