DEATH.

Cooper.—On. October 29, at his residence, Cass Street, Ashbarton, Sarah, t! c beloved wife of William Benion Cooler, aod mother of Mr E. B. Cooper, late of Springburn. Aged 86 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1899. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS.

A cable last week gave us to under stand that there hud beon a mobilisa tion of the Biitish floet, and an activity m war preparations so extensive that the comparatively trifling (rouble m the Transvaal could not possibly be accepted as accounting for. Tbe cable, which, of course, is simply the very baldest precis of the Press talk of Great Britain, may be accepted as giving the spirit of the Press of that date, and accepting it as such, one is anxious to know what the " possible complications" with other Powers are likely to be that are hinted at m the cable. We have heard nothing of iate of any more than usually hostile attitude assumed towards Britain by the Great Northern Power, ©f whom the Czar is the head. Nor are we justified by recent events m concluding that Germany is m any way anxious to come to blows with the country of the Kaiser's royal grandmother, But the hatred of Britain by France is very pronounced, and since the Dreyfus case closed the Press of Paris has been open-mouthed m its foul and violent abuse of Britain and the British people, and it is quite possible that the Anglophobia of the mercurial nation that is ever on the verge of a revolution or political upheaval of some kind or other s may urge her on to the "com plications " that are hinted at m the cable. The expression of opinion m regard to Great Britain of some of the i prominent men of the Gallic republic form somewhat interesting reading, and a quotation or two may not be amiss just now to show wh \t they say m France about our Mother Country. M. Charles Laurent, writing recently m the Paris Matin, was good enough to say that " Queen Victoria should be hanged like Mary Ansell." The angry Oharles will have to wait a little yet before Her Majesty receives what this silly Freacbrn*n thinks are her defcerts. Then M. de Oasaagnac, a member of the Chamber of Deputies, and director of the newspaper Autoriie, has been for some time indulging m leading articles on what he kindly characterises as the '• nation of prey," and m one of these articles he fires off' the following : — "England is at this moment playing her part as the great freebooter more cynically than ever. She is a real nation of prey, without scruple, re morse, or conscience, cowardly m the prbsence of the strong, truculent to wards the weak, never hesitating to appropriate what is within the range of her guns, and mocking m scandalous fashion at international rights, "honesty, and justice. At no period, however, of her career of spoliation and brigandage has she raoro thoroughly deserved to succumb before a coalition of outraged Europe." But this kind o£ talk is not confined to one particular class of the Paris Press, but is indulged m more or less by all, but more especi ally by tbe " patriotic " section-—that section whose motto m the Dreyfus trouble was " Death to the Jews." That section never ceases to hold up the British to the scorn and contempt of its French readers, and characterises the people of " perfidious Albion " as highwaymen and pirates, without faith, without law, and a scandal to mankind. A member of the Chamber of Deputies not long ago wanted the quails that Italy sends to EngUnd debarred transit over French territory, and gave vent to his feelings thus :— " That England should be allowed to appropriate territory acquired by the valour and heroism of our explorers is sufficiently intolerable, but that the Minister for Agriculture should carry his complaisance towards the English so far as to permit the transit ovet our railways of birds forbidden to ourselves surpasses all the bounds of humilia tion." In Jaly last, one of the pro fessors of the Lannion College delivered an address to the students on the occasion of the distribution of prizes, and at the close of his speech reminded the young men that since Waterloo the Bretons had had no opportunity of crossing swords with the soldiers of the Queen. He con cluded his harangue with the follow ing :—" But a day will come perhaps, when th:s long peace will be broken. Then the two peoples, impelled by their old but ever-vivid hatred, will fly at one another's throat*." This is a nice speech from a professor, but the clerical press goes one better, and depicts the English people as sunk m vices, corrupt and barbarous, who put a halter round the necks of their wives, and drag them to the market place, where they are put up (o auction by their husbands m the m'ddle of a mocking and insulting prowd, So much for French opinion of the people of Great Britain, The desire for a war < with Germany, to wipe out the humilia tion of the disastrous Franco-Prussian war, seems tc have very considerably cooled. There is a reason for this. A war with Germany means a struggle m which tbe whole fbwer of French manhood would have to meet at the Rhine the flower of the German man hood, and, win or lose, many thousands of men would leave their bones upon the battlefield, France is not anxious I to pay this price by way of stake m the contest, but would prefer to turn her attention to a war with Britain, which would be one confined almost wholly to naval battles, and would not make the demand for men that a war with Germany woijld do, and thus France is more pacific m her attitude ! towards the power that beat her sg j ignominiously m 1871. This is the j explanation of the outburst against Britain, which the German and Bus sian press are rather inclined to encourage. In the National Review, M. Urbain Gobier, author of " VArmee conire la Nation" in an article of a remarkable and significant character, deals with tha outburst of Anglophobia we have been referring to. He says the movement has caught on amoijgst the French, whose hatred of England frequently reaches unimaginable pitches of fury and imbecility, He attributes it to tha dangerous alijaucn

between the military party m France' and the cleucai party, the first with a desire to divert attention from the corruption, the treason, the forgeries and conspiracies, with which they are charged ; and the second, to whom Anglophobia is a policy and almost a religion. Anglophobia is so strong m Prance that at any timo the French may be plunged into enterprises con flicting with British interests that may lead to war, General Gallifet, the present Minister for War m France, had the hardihood to remark not long ago to a British military attache that the dearest wish of his iife was to command a French army corps on British soil, No doubt the British Government ia fully aware of the strength of the Anglophobia now con suming the French people, and is making the preparations of which the cable speaks, with the objpet of show ing the Gallic nation that " Perfidions Albion" is quite ready to take her own I part.

Local and General.

*»* On the first page to-day will be found miscellaneous items. Difhtheiua—Another case of diphtheria was admitted to the hospital on Sunday. Three children from the same family are now under treatment &\> that institution for the same disease. Illegal Fishing—At the Waimate Magis trate's Court on Thursday, a man who had taken ten trout from the Acclimatisation Society's fish-pond m the Waimate Creek, was Gned £1, with coats £2 Is; Political.—Mr W. S. Maslin will address the electors of Aehburton on Wednesday evening next, m the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 o'clock.—Mr John McKeague will address tha electors m the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening. November 13, at 8 o'clock, Primitive Methodist Church.—This evening Mr Woodward will give a limelight temp ranoe lecture " Scenes m London life, or through the slums with a city mission ary." The lecture has drawn crowded audiences m other parta. A silver coin col lection will be made. Tub Borough Council Election.—Fol' the vacancy on the Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Elanmer, the following candidates have been nomin ated : ■ Messrs G. W. Andrews, J. W. Baker, Richard Bird, E. J. Paul, and John Wilson. The poll takes place on Monday, November 6. The Transyaal' Map.—The map of the Transvaal got up by the New Zealand Survey office for the contingent, which we recently received from the Department, has been nicely mounted by Mr T. A. Gates, and is now displayed m this office for the informa tion of our friends. Accident—The young man Rickards, whose accident was reported m our last issue, has sustained somewhat serious in juries, and is suffering from concussion of ! the brain. Though his condition is critical, there appears to be no immediate cause for alarm. Oa making enquiry this morning he was reported to be doing fairly well. The Metropolitan Show. — General entries for the Canterbury Agricultural i and Pastoral Association's Metropolitan j Show closed oa Saturday, but tho numbers wiil not ba available for a day or two, as entries will bo accepted of exhibits shown at the Lseston and Rangiora Shows this week. The entries of sheep and cattle are very good, and the ehowis likely to compare favorably with its predecessors. Death of an Old Ashburton Settler— Old Ashburton residents will hear with regret of the death of Mr Isaac Scott, who for some years m the early days of Ash burtoa carried on business m the town aa a 1 builder. Hia detth occurred at tho ripe age of eighty-one, at Stannington House, I Eaton Plnoe, Newcasfcle-on-Tyne, on Sep '■ tember 18 Mr Scott cams to Now Zaalnad very early m the colony's history and waa on tho goldfields of Otsgo and Westland | for a considerable number of years, The lan i boom iv Canterbury m the early I seventies attracted him to Ashburton, where building was proceeding with leaps and bounds, and after living m Ashburton for some years, he decided to go Home and spend the remainder of tho years of hie Ufa among hia kith aud kn. He waa an active worker m the c^use of temperance, having been a leader m the Good Templar move ment, and being a man of a deeply religious mind he entered into tha work of the Piimi tive Methodiafc Church here with energy and enthusiasm The late Mr Scott was a man of large intelligence, deeply read m many departrma'e of literature and fcience, and a keen obssiYsr of politics both Homo and colonial, though he never Bought public position of any kind, and did not take any very pronounced part m the election con tests of his day. Quiet and unassuming, of a moat equable temper and kindly nature, he made no enemies, but was generally respected and esteemed by the public and beloved by his intimates. As a local preacher and on the platform generally he was a tuent and effective speaker, and m private life was charitable to a degree. Many deserving poor missed his substantial aid and kindly cmnsel; after he left Ashburbon for Home to spend what was left to him of the years of a well-spent life, and among the old settlers ef the district the late Isaac Scott's will be a green memory to the end. How Opinions Diffbr.— The Critic, a Wellington weekly, whioh like most of the journals conducted on what may bo called Labby's lines, recently ceased publication, and this is how the Hon. J. M. Twomey refers to the faot:— "Ever since the paper started the most outrageously false state ments have been made concerning all govern ment supporters. One of those he attacked most scandalously was Mr Twomey, concern ing whom he stated, amongst other things, that he had to leave his lodgings for reasons which we need not repeat. There wa< not a single word of truth m this: Mr Twomey remained m the same lodging from the first day of the session, and ths Critic's statement was a gross libel. Mr Twomey'a first impulse was to institute proceedings against the Critic, but it was represented to him that this was pxiotly what the Critic wanted. It wanted something to advertise it | something to bring it into notoriety, and Mr Twomey waa asked not to help it ia this way. Mr Twomey took no notice of its', and neither did any one eke, and the result is bhat it ia dead. Very possibly if meoibejM $f Parliament took less noticeof blackguardly, cowardly attacks made upon them the result might be very different. At any rate, it is very fortunate that it has died, for a dirtier, filthier, or a more disreputable publication seldom issued from the press. Flemington Pkesbytkrian Church.— The anniversary meeting of the Flemington Presbyterian Church was held m the school room oa Thursday, 19th October, and need less to say was like ;t§ predecessors, a pronounced success. Four tables wate very beautifully as well as bountifully laid by (1) Mrs GJassey and her assistants the Misses Corbett, Bell, Johnstone, and Mcjarrow ; (2) Messrs Mollroy, and the Misses Anderson, fhearer, McConnell, and McLauchlan; (3) Mrs Addis, and the Misses Fleming, Cowan, Giilespie, and Mrs Fleming; (4) Mrs Kidd and the Misses Kidd, Daweon, White, and M. Shearer. After partakieg of a hearty tea a meeting was held m the church, presided over by Ihe Rev. J Skinner, which was opened by the singing of psalm 100, and prayer by the Rev Mather, who also spoke very forcibly on " Re'igion m the home." Mr McKeozie gttve a stirring address on "The necessity of being qonvlnoed as to what is I'iejhfe and wrong, and of doing the right at all costs." Rev G B Jnglia spoke on " The duty of regulating our lives so tlnb our work, amusements, recreations, etc, should all be done to the glory of God." An apology from Mr Grant was road, who, owing to illness m hie fimily, was unable to be present. The choir, under tho baton of Mr Dakera, rendered four anthems m a very creditable manner. Solos were pleasingly given by Miss Donaldson, and Messrs Bakers and H MoConnell. Votes of thanks to the ladies, choir, and speakers, and all who had helped m any way to make the meeting a success, and the singing of the doxology, brought) a most) enjoyable and profitable meeting to a clone, :

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Fighting neas Kimberley.

A Four Hours' Battle.,

The Boers Driven from their positions,

rihe White Flag Unfairly Used by the Boers.

The Position at liimberley.

The Defenders Confident.

The .Retirement from Glencoe.

A Perilous Night March.

Boer Occupation of Dundee

A Useless Bombardment

Burial of General Symons.

Condolence from the Boer General,,

Bpeech by Lord Bosebery

Defence of the Government Policy.

Movements m Natal.

A Boer Betreat.

The Sortie from Kimbeiiey-

The Boer Commandant Killed, United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph, London, October 28 Th« transports conveying troops to South Africa left; England up to time. Speaking at Glasgow, Sir Edward Grey strongly supported Mr Chamber lain's action with regard to the Trans vaal, General Joubert cabled condolence' to General Symons' widow. The Queen also sent a message of sym pathy. Lord Rosebery, speaking at Bath, made a brilliant defence of the' Government policy m the Transvaal. He said that the Boers had rendered war inevitable. He urged all parties to show a united front, trusting the man at the helm. He referred to the clangers arising from Continental jealousies and ambitions, and predicted that a Liberal Imperialism would con trol the future destinies of the British Empire. London, October 29. A Reuter's message states that a strong British force advanced to Lorn bardskop, a few miles from Ladysmitb, and the Boers on Dewal's Farm; Failing to provoke an engage raent, the British bivouacked. The Boers retired to Beitzfontein. Capetown, October 28 News has been received that there were four hours' fighting oa Tuesday at Macfarlane's farm, seven miles from Kimberley. A force of 1000 Boers, well posted, vainly tried to doeoy the British on to mined ground. A galling artillery fire was kept up until the Boer guns were silenced, when the Ist Battalion of the Lancashire Regiment, by a brilliant bayonet charge, cleared the enemy from the kopjes. Strong Boar reinforcements are ap proaching Kimberley. The defenders are confident of holding the position. A Boer commando threatens Khama's country. Dwrban, October 28 Colonel Yule's ret'rement from Glencoe was masterly. He made a perilous night march m torrents of rain, suspecting a trick on the part of the Boers, but the British remained unmolested, though fifty men could easily have held Van Lindeer's Pass on the route, General Joubert's ferces occupied Dundee on Monday, after two days' bombardment of an empty position. An English clergyman buried General Symona m Dundee Church yard, No salutes wore fired. A few doctors and civilians were present at the funeral, but no Boers were there. Capetown, October 29 Commandant Botha was killed dur ing Taesday's sortie from Kimberley. Melbourne, October 28 The Imperial authorities have asked the Government to arrange for a supply of 150 tons more of compressed beef for delivery at Oapet@wn m instal ments, Sydney, October 28 New South Wales, m bidding God speed to day to tho first section of the Transvaal contingent, departing m the steamer Kent, emphatically endorsed Mr Balfour'g recent statement m the Hoase of Commons :—f 1 We have the self-governing colonies with us, heart and soul." Despite adverse weather conditions the demonstration, both as regards its size and the national ex pression of loyalty, was one of the most remarkable witnessed m the colony, An immense concourse, inolading thousands of visitors by special trains from all parts of the colony, packed the streets, balconies and roofs along the entire line of march from Victoria Barracks to Circular Quay. The route was gay with bunting and patriotic j devices, and flags were flying from most of the large buildings m the city. The shipping m the harbour was profusely decorated. Unfortunately, heavy r&in set m just about the time the troops were leading the barracks, and continued during the remainder of the afternoon. While greatly marring the display as a military pageant, it failed to damp the enthusiasm of the onlookers, who, waiting patiently mi the pouring rain, gave vent to their j feelings m a long continued burst of cheering, and waving thesir hats aqd handkerbhiefs. The departing troops consisted of forty Lancers, to make up the full strength of the detachment landing at the Cape, and eighty-six officers and men and a medical corps , Accompanying the troops on the Kent are one hundred and eighty-nine j horses. Prior to embarkation a valedictory lunch was given by the agents of the Kent, ia honour of the departure of

the troops, There was a brilliant gathering, including the Governor, members of the Ministry, and about five hundred leading residents. The proceedings were enthusiastic. It is expected that the Kent, which anchored down the harbour yesterday, will get away early m the morning j The delay was chiefly owing to incom plete arrangements for the horses. Estimates of the number of persons who viewed the procession on Saturday range up to a quarter of a million. Melbourne, October 29. Yesterday was a day of days) m the history of the colony. The departure of the Victorian and Tasmanian contin gents by the Medic evoked an extraor dinary outburst of enthusiasm from all classes of the community. Favoured by fine weather, the demonstration far surpassed anything previously Been m Melbourne. The Tasmanian contin gent arrived m the forenoon, and received a rousing welcome. Many thousands gathered at the wharf and along the route. At the barracks, where the Commandant reviewed both contingents m the presence of the Governor and the Premier, there was a large gathering "of leading citizens. Lord Brassey, m a short address, said that the colony was justly proud of the contingent, which represented untold numbers of brave men m every part of the Empire ready to take part m its defence. In the name of the Queen he wished the men God speed and a safe return. The Commandant wished them good luck, and hoped to see all again, Brisbane, October 29. Sir Samuel Griffiths, acting Governor reviewed the contingent yesterday, m the presence of many cheering thou sands. There was a banquet at night, the Premier presiding, A number of patriotic speeches were delivered, and great enthusiasm was displayed.

Disaffection in the Free State.

Bombardment of Mafeking.

Another Armored Train Brush-

Boer Brutality.

The Sailors' Gold Seizure-

Foreign Refugees Excluded from Durban.

Received Wakapuaka, Oct 30, 8 25 a.m, This Office 9 35 a.m) Capetown, October 29 Strong disaffection is manifested m the Free State, and the deposition of the leaders is contemplated. The defenders of Mafeking report that the bombardment is harmless. An armored train at Lobatsi came into collision with a party of Boers, and eight Boers were killed. Durban, October 29 It is now stated that the three hundred Boers who entered Duadee after the British troops had left, surrounded and shot the unresisting town guards. Several civilians were dragged from their houses and shot. The British authorities have released the gold belonging to the Transvaal National Bank at Durban, seized by a detachment of Blue Jackets, All foreign refugees have been for bidden to land at Durban.

The Australian Contingent.

(Received Wakapnaka Oct. 30, 9.30 a.m, This Office 10 30 a.m) Bydney, October 30 Ihe Kent, with the New South Wales Contingent, sailed at six o'clock J this morning.

The New Zealand Contingent

Wellington, October 28. The commander of the forces, writing officially to the Premier, refers to the celerity with which the contingent was gob together and equipped, notwithstanding the fact that there are " no military organisation and no reserve stores m the colony." He refers especially to the services rendered by Sir Arthur Douglas, the Defence Stores De partment, Mr Gilruth and the Stock Depart- j mento, Mr Buchanan of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, and Mr Reakea of the Veterinary Department. Sir Arthur Douglas, m a similar letfeer, refers to Colonel Moore, of the South Canterbury Battalion, m connec tion with the supply of kharki. He also mentions that) several officers of the volunteer oorps gave to the officers of the contingent regulation swords that were their own property. Thanks are due again to the Shaw, Savill Company and to the con signees of goods by the Waiwera who cheer fully consented to cancel their London engagements. Colonel Pole-Penton makes special.reference to the indebtedness of the Government to Mr Daniel of the Union Steamship Company, and the company's staff of men engaged m fitting up the troopship. Without their assistance, he says, the ship could not have been despatched at such an early date.

THE EUROPEAN SITUA TION.

Britain's Naval Preparations

A Warning to the Powers

Attitude of France and Russia.

German Ridicule of French In trigue.

Significant Statement by America

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, October 28 The Daily Telegraph says that the naval preparations are meant as a warn ing to Europe that it was not to be allowed to intervene to secure compen sations prejudicial to British interests. It is authoritatively stated m Paris that France has no ground or desire at present to intervene ia the Transvaal. Russia will probably assume a simi lar attitude. 1 Berlin, October 25 The Berlin Post ridicules France's attempt to induce German interven tion. Washington, October 29 It is semi-officially intimated that America will remain neutral only so long as other nations do not intervene

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

President —Donald McLean, Esq ; Vice president—P Devano, E?q; (Stewards —Messrs J Small, R J Henry, J Me- Conochie, J Da very, o<uiiel McKrndry, P McCafferty, and J McCormick ; Judge —Mr D McLean; Starter—Mr R J Henry; Clebk of Scales—Mr X Friediander; Clerk of Oourse—Mr George Keller; Handioax'per—Mr H Brinkman ; Timekeepers —Messrs D Thomas, J Lewis, and J Miller.

The weather for the A&hburton Trotting Club's Sp i- g Meeting on Saturday was per fect, and the attendance a record one, £40 being taken at the gates. No one who journeyed to the Show Grounds for an after noon's outing was disappointed, as some very fine performances were made, and the trott ing as a whole would be hard to beat m any part of New Z >a!and. The state of the track made matters very disagi«eab!t at times both for spectators and riders, the dust! rising m clouds, and a good shower from the borough water cart would have been very acceptable. The principal events were carried off by Mr I. Thompson* b g General Grigg, he winning the Lagmhor Harness and Ashburton Handicap Saddle | easily ; the latter m the remarkable time of 5.15 (not bad time for a maiden performer), and which proved that the back mark divi sion had no chance of winning. There were j two protests during the day—one against j Berlin Mac m the Maiden Handicap for hav ing started before time, but as ha started according to the time of the official pro gramme it was dismissed. The other objec tion was against Cameline, who finished first m the Dash Handicap, for inconsistent running m the Farmers' Plate, and the Stewards, after considering the reversal of form, decided to award the race to Eulalie, who finished second, and who registered ths fine time of 226 for the mile. The officers of the Club had a good deal of work daring the day, and one and all deserve praise foe ' the manner m which the meeting was managed. Mr Donald McLean, as judge, had a very olose thing to decide m the Maiden, as only a nose divided the first and second horse. None of the other events were very close. Mr Brinkman'e handi capping must be considered satisfatory, as m nearly ail the events the fields were large. The booths on the ground were m charge of Messrs Mullein (publican's) and H. H. Capon (confectioners), and the public were well lookei after. The totalisator (worked by a syndicate) put through £1100 10s as against £815 last year, and considering the tickets were ten shillings, the men m charge must) have had plenty to do. The following are results :— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 iovs, two miles 24 Mr W Houston's m h Berlin Mao, by Berlin, syrfl, 14seo .. (Cotton) 1 85 Mr H Oasaidy's br % Dooley syrs, 14aec (Harold) 2 4 Mr F Bull's Jock McQailla, 14seo (Byrne) 3 4 Sydney lisec, 20 Myra Tracey 14seo, I Firewood 14seo, and 5 Jewess II 143e0, also started. Dooley had a slight advantage for a mile when he broke, Berlin Mac gaining a length lead, and deiipite the efforts of Harold on Dooley, Berlin Mac won an exciting race by a nose; Jock McQuilla 100 yds away third. Time—s 41. Dividend—£3 Ba. Farmers' Plate Handicap Trot, (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the stake ; confined to horses the bena fide property of farmers, resident m the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owner prior to the Ist August, 1399, and trained m the County since that date ; two miles 120 Mr T Hood juu's br g Weniook. by Wilkin, aged, 22iec -.. (Stewart) I 3 Mr T Laffey's b g Home Rule, aged, saec ... ... .. (Owner) 2 37 Mr W "Begg's g h Toronto, aged scr ".. .. .. (Cotton) 3 24 Scottie 3sec, 15 Cameline lOseo, 30 Stand By 20aec and 3 Kimberley 25secs, also started. Weulock wenb out from the start and trotting hoctstly all tha way won, pulling up by 50 yards. Time—s.sß. Dividon.?—l7?. Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake; two milrs, 214 Mr I M Thompson's b g General , Origj, by General Tracey—Wakanui 4yr», 15? ec .. .. (ffarold) 1 85 Mr H Craig's b g Roxolla, 13360. (Owner) 2 40 Mr J P McQuilkin'a b g Malcolm D ssec .. .. .. (Owner) 3 27 Arahuret scr, and 26 Llnwood 17seo also started. From the start General Grigg had the race m hand, and not being extended at any part won easily by 20 yards, Roxolla being 100 yards m front of Malcolm D. Tims—s.46. Dividend—l 63. Handicap Selling Rack, (saddle), of 20 soys ? two miles. 123 Mr F Bull's b g Jock McQailla, aged 14aco .. ..  (Byrne) 1 118 Mr J Smith's bg Gillie Riabach, aged, 7bi3cs ...  (Owner) 2 18 Mr J MaConochie's b g Fairchild, aged, scr .. .. .. (Owner) 3 19 Cass 4aeca, 23 Victoria If. 4aecs, ? Westerfield lOsecs, 15 Actress 14aec8, also started. Jock McQciilla, who trotted m hopples, soon got on his legs, and before half a mils was gons ha.d the race m hand, and being kept going to the finish he won by 100 yards, Gillie Riabach beating Fairchild by 20 yards for second place. Time—4 15. Dividend—£l3*. The winner was bought m for £14. Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 aovs; second horae 5 aovs from the Btake, two miles. 154 Mr I M Thompson's bg General Grigg, 4 years, lOsecs (C Harold) 1 83 Mr S Oompton'e g g Wildboy, aged 28secs (Owner) 2 89 Mr W Bebbington'a c g General Shatter, 6yrs  .. (Owner) 3 47 Ringwood 11. ecr, 10 Boxwood leec, 15 Bblla 53eog, 8 Arahura Baeca, also started. Wildboy kept his place for 1| miles, when General Grigg (who had been penalised 13sec?) passed him, and not after being troubled won by 80yds, General Shatter who showed good form, being close up third,. Time—s.ls. Dividend—£l 3a. Electrw Handicap, (harness), of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake \ one mile and a-half, 176 Mr H Caisidy's br g Dooley, by Young lrvington, Syrs, SQaeo (Harold) 1 37 Mr W Bsbbington's b g The Dak#, agod, 6sec (Owner) 2 69 Mr J Smith's blk h AM a! la h Shales, aged, 20seio (Owner) 3 II Ringwood 11. scr, 11 Impudenoe 20aeo, 8 Brandon 21sec, and 32 Cordelia 21« ec, aho started. Dooley, who wenb off well, soon got m front, and although The Duke (who trotted very unsteadily) looked dangerous at one part of the race, he oould not catch Dooley, who wou pretty comfortably by twenty yards. Time—4.23. Dividend—l7a. Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys, secocd horse 3 soys from the stake ; one mite. 133 Mr- C Harold's blk m KuWie, by Wilkin, 6yrs, scr .. .. (Owner) 1 18 Mr T W Hickman's b m Myra Tracy, syra, 22seo (Owner) 2 3 Boxwood Seeo, 4 Bella lOaec, 60 The Duke llsec, 17 Toronto llsec, 9 Cameline 16seo (disqualified), 46 Gillie Riabach 17sec, 15 Impudence 21aec 9 and 18 Ambition 2lseo, also started. Myra Tracy, who was quick on her legs, soon established a good lead, but before half the journey had been covered Cameline was m front-, closely followed by igillie'Ri.ab.apJi and Myra Tracy, and Cameline keeping her advantage to the end won easily, Eulalie, who had quickly made up her handicap, just beating Myra Tracy for third place, A protest was entered by the owner of Eulalie against the stake being awarded to Cameline, the grounds being inconsistency, and after consideration by the stewards, it was decided to uphold the protest and award the stake to Eulalie. Cimeline's time was 2.39; Eulalie'i 2 26. Dividend—£l Is, Cameline'i divi dend was £16 33.

THE ASHBUBTON #UAEDIAN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1899,



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BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On XUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment) of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY ABB SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. Strong School Boofca from 5s 6d. Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and afc Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOO! SHOP, Next Door Bank of Hew Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 186



jS3> Sound the Js\. PRAISES U! PORE CEYLON OB BLENDED TEAS. WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS have; arrived; /^IALL Early'and choose your desl b from the full stock of new Goods. Atalanta Bicycles, f'\NLY A FEW of these famous Local \j Wheels on hand Dunlop Multiflex Tyres, extra finish, with 12 months guarantee— FOli $30 EACH. OATES, LOWRY & CO., BURNETT STREET. FOX SALE. rjrr atbrton seoojions. Nos. 9, 18, 29,130, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, .77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. QEVERAL BuildiDg Sections pb Fairton. Prices from £8 to £518 /"^ OOD Family House and J acre; con \JT venienfc to the railway and schools. /"\NS Acre, well fenced, Weafc Town Belb iTor particulars and prices apply j H. W. BARRETT, AUOADE.



Carraway Seeds ... ... 8d par lb Pimento, whole la n Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l£d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blaokwell'e, la 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Carry Powder lid per bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alnm _ 6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „ „ Tartaric Acid islOd „  Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linsead Meal ... ... 4d MATGHES-Plaids, 4|d per doa, 4s per gross 250 a Is 6d per dozan 1000's 5d per box, 4a lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8 i per dosen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconoehie's Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin „ Herrings m Tomato, lOd per tin # „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters 8d , c  Sardines, large Alberts ... la „  Sardines, large 8d   Sardines, small ... ... 4d   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd  „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „  OlL—Lucca, 2a 4d per bottle Salad, | pint sd, 1 pint lOd Castor, | pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 21 b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spicad Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per^bottle Patent Groats, Robinson'a,^lod];] Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins'jFood, Is 8d per tin



Van Honten'e Cocoa, |lb, lid jftlb, Is 9d ; lib, 38 3d Fry's Oocob, £lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4|d Real Good Dandles, 4|d per lb ; 8a Sd per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6sd per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Pearl, 6lbs for la ?ago, 7)bs for Is Mixed Peel, Lemon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 7lb tins, 3s 6d lib Tins Assorted Jama, 5d per lb ; 4a 9d pee doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6d per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mollor'a Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d j large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mazina **d per dozen 5s fid Whiting;, V b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d par 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, Sib 6d, 41b la, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fh»«sßt Balsina 6idperlb Finest; Sultanas 7|d „ „ Finest Currants 5d „ „ per case 4Ad „ „ Stewing FJgs 7sd „ „ French Plcaas (choice) ... If >,  Stewing Plaras ..< ... 9i >>  Finest Muscatels Is Jd   Californian Muscatels ... Is „ „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9d per box Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb : Almonds, Valencia ... Is 6d  >, Almonds, Sicily Is 4d „ „ Barcc'^naNuta 8d „  Shell Almonda 10d  „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4|d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Sixey'e Blacklead, Id .size, 3d per doz James'^Donoe|&ia«kkad,|6d per doz ,



JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^ WE Ohira to be the Leading Firm of Grocers, Ironmong:er8 t "and Crockery Merchants m Aahburton. We import all our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Oash, and are therefore m the beßt position oo supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for c?sh. We guarantee all one goods full weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all gooda at the Railway Station frae. Any peraon leaving an order with as can gat a parcel ticket, and therefore always be .sure of having their t 'goo<is at the station m time. No charge for ticket. TTVT r^TTT} So per Ton -j,' JO LAJ U Xl —"PER SACK 13j. — SUGAK — ©Jd per Lit wltfi T©a !lf ARA7ILLA GARDEN TEA— 1b 10d, f2s, 2s 4d per 1b 51b Box ,m .... ... 83 9d, 9a 7d, lla 101 b Box .- «. ... 16s Bd, 18a 4d, 21» 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18b 4d ; 51b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18s 4d } 51b, 9a 7d - : PEOVISIONS - FA OTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sufcton'e always In stock. OHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BAOON AND HAMS— •• Lewiß'," " Moreporh," "D. Mc^allum." MUd Cured Hame, Sides and Rolls, 7sd. GORE OATM¥AL-251b Bag, 2a 6d



WAYERLEY CYCLES. \TEW SHIPMENT JUST T^C HA N^ ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS Two or three 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, will sell at £20 A few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up. SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. •&BHBUBTON,