Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1899. "MOBILISATION."

Mobilisation is almost exclusively a military term, and the dictionary definition of it does not convey i's full meaning m the military sense to the reader. But whfn all that the word covers, m its very wide order of reference, is set out before him, th" reader bfgins to have not alone an idea of its comprehensiveness, but also of the vital importance of efficient mobili sation to our empire. Be it known that the Jmderial army is made up of a large number of comparatively small bodies of troops', and these (quoting an authority on the subject) are called " units." A regiment of either arm of the service is a unit. So is a battery of artilleay, a pontoon troop of the Royal Engineers, a company of the array service corps or of the medical corps. So too is a staff, whether of an army corps, a division, or a brigade. The peace strength of every unit is, as a rule, much less than it would b* when the unit is required to take the field against an enemy, and much of its equipment during a time of peace it seldom sees, as th»t is packed away and stored m readiness for an emer gency. In time of peace there are some units that do not exist at all, for the simple reason that they are not wanted, and the ammunition column is an instance of this, and when " mobilise" is the order, such units have to be called into existence and recruited m full. It is what fo lows on that order that shows what mobilisation really means. A.ll the unitß are at once brought up to their full strength for; field service, their necessary equip ment is supplied to them, and the hitherto non-existent unite are created. The first step is to call up the reserves. The soldier, after en listment, serves for a short term with the colors of his regiment, going back again to civil life a thoroughly trained soldier; but though h« is not serving with the colors he has by no means left the service. He is placed on the reserve list, and receives pay at a rate provided by the regulations He is. liable to be called back to the colors should necessity arise, and he is classed according to the time that has elapsed since his color service ended. The man whose color service has just closed enters class A, and as time goes on he passes in<o classes B, 0, and D, until ultimately his connection with the army and his liability to serve cease altogether. When the reserves are called out the proclamation seta forth what units' reserves are required, and from what classes they are to be drawn. When the order is given the reservist to whom ifc applies must leave whatever civil employment he may be engaged m and report himself at the dejdt of the unit to which he belongs. In a previous article we showed the means adopted by the army authorities to enable reservists to do tl is immediately, no matter how far distant from their units' depot their residence may be. On reaching the de pot he receives his uniform, arms, and accoutrements, and is sent to join his battalion, if that is not quartered at his immediate point of rendezvous. At every unit's dep6t are stored full requisites to enable the unit to take the field completely equipped, and to those of our own readers who may take interest m any particular regiment j it may be an. assistance to state that information as to the depdts, etc, of each regiment ia given very fully but with buainess-like succinctness m Whitaker's Almanac, the pages de voted to " territorial regiments" giving also the numbers they bore before the territorial system was inaugurated The war m South Africa was the occasion for the first time on any large scale of calling out the reserves, and this war has tested the short serviae system most severely, and shown how admirably the scheme works. Tt was a pronounced success. In a fortnight from the first call to arms, twenty-one thousand men, fully equipped and ready to take the field were on the sea speeding to the seat of war, and the reservists to a man responded m a way deserving of all praise. Not more ready could have been the response of the old clansmen to the dread summons of the fiery crose, so finely told by Sir Walter Scott m his " Lady of the Lake," and again m the " Pibroch of Donuil Dhu," " Leave untended tho herd, The flock without shelter ; Leave the corpse uuiufcerred, i The bride at the alfcar; Leave the deer, leave the eteer, Leave nets and barges : Come m your fighting gear, '< Broadswords and target. Come as the winds come, when j Foreßts are rendsd; Come as the wares come, when Navies are stranded 5 Faster come, faster come, Faster and faster, Chief, vassal, page, and groom Tenant and master. Fast they come, fast they come; See how they gather J \ Wide waves the eagle's plume; \ Blended with heather. The heroics of the the Wizard of North are inspiring no doubt, but his theme sinks into nothingness beside the stupendous movement of those reserve men, who came from the forge, from the field, from the mine. From the mountain slopes of Wales they came; warm hearted Irishmen from the sunny hills of the "first gem of the sea," bounded to the call; Scottish moun taineers clambered down their rocky crags and with sturdy Lowlanders sped to answer the summons; and from every county of broad England the soldiers of the Queen came with haste and promptness that could not have been matched by any warlike country m the world. We can admire the promptness with which the commandos of Kruger were embodied, but when it is considered that the foe, was at their gates, so to speak, and they are fight ing for hearth and home with the enemy within striking distance, while our reserve men had begun to look upon themselves as practically done with war, bad formed ties (many of them) of , life long duration, atid had to make a voyage half way round the earth to meet the foe they sought, the scale containing the loyalty and patriotism of our reserve soldiers goes to down <

with a roaring bump, outwt-ighing all others. The mobilisation of our army corpß was a feat of which (he empire may well be proud, as it shows what a tremendous fighting power is pos sessed by Great Britain. Critics have said that the short service system had deteriorated our military strength The recent mobilisation has shown that that short service system has given us &n army quite equal to those of our continental neighbours. So long as men served twenty-one years with the colours, all the trained fighting men of j the country were with the colors, and to increase the number necessitated vigorous recruiting of untrained and undisciplined men. The change has altered ail that, tmd while recruiting goes on just the same as m the old days, we have, away from the colors, another army thoroughly trained and efficient, and waiting only the bugle call. The first " mobilisation" has struck those critics dumb, and filled the whole fuipire with admiration, as well as Bhown to such as do not wish the empire well that while Britannia is paramount upon the sea, she has also an army that it would be unwise indeed to hold cheap.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found an article headed " The Scot m fiotion," on the fourth page miscellaneous items. Herrick's Home—As the Christmas sea ; son is approaching, the appeal made by Mrs Herriok on behalf of that deserving charity, Herrick's Home, should receive a liberal response. A DfiAD Man Who Voted—lt is stated that an elector who wag supposed to have been dead for nearly thirty years, voted m Napier on December 6; at leasb the " dead " man's name is still on the roll, and he is oredited with voting. A Plucky Boy—The Thames Star states that a house on the Thames-Paeroa Road | was entered on general election day by an old man, all the occupants being away elec tioneering, with the exception of & little boy, who defended the position. The little fellow fought with the butt end of an old gun, and warded off the thief, who escaped, however, with 16s and Beveral articles of clothing. TheStoets Association Mbetiko—The heavy rain for the past thirty-six hours was dolefully regarded by thote interested m the Sports Association Meeting on the Domain, as it w.iß known that the track would be rendered useless for cycling purposes, if the rain continued. When it did continue until this morning, nobody was surprised 'o learn thab the meeting was postponed indefinitely, which was decided upon at a meeting of the Executive this morning. Hats For Horses —The Auckland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals desires drivers and owners of horses to pro vide these f*ithtu! friends of man with bonnets during the summer weather. Judg ing by the number of. horses ene already sees on the streets wearing nice little straw hats, or some other kind of headgear (says a writer m the Auckland Herald), the Society's appeal is not likely to be m vain. A Long Swim.—A. remarkable swimming feat is reported from Swios. While the s.b. Manapouri was colleotiog cargo among the group, one of the native labourers curried by the vessel fell overboard. The natives sleep on deck, and it is Buppoaed that he was roiled off into the eea early m the morning. The occurrence was not noticed till daylight, and it was then supposed that the man had been drowned. However, when the g.s. Hauro o was off Manono Island her officers were in formed that the man had reached the island after two days' swimming, and that his log and arm were "sick,' having been affected by ctamp. Government Tenders —Owing to the mode of tendering f.>r supplies to the | Government, the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce baa resolved :—" That this Cham ber recommends to the Government that, when tenders are again called for supplies, sufficient notice be given to enable overy merchant to tender, and that the authorities be requested to explain the circumstances more particularly affecting the tender this week for supplied to the Milfori Souud road party, which were puspioiou3 and lead to the inference that the tenders were intended for one firm only." The Extra Tbains. —With reference to the fast passenger train to be run dailj (Sun days excepted) from Ohrietchuroh to Oamaru and from Oamaru to Christchnrch, from the 20th inst. till ihe 9th January, it may be stated that the object of the ©apartment is to relieve the regular express trains of the work at the intermediate stations. These extra trains will make the usual express train stops between Christchurch and Oamaru, and must be used instead of the express trains by passengers to and from the inter mediate station?. Ie is notified that while the extra trains are running, exsursiontickets to and from the intermediate stations (with a few exceptions mentioned m the billa and advertisements) will not be available by the express trains.

CRICKET.

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Adb&aidk, December 19 In the match between South Australia and New South Wales, South Australia m their first innings scored 155—Leak, not out, 40, Reedman 32. New South Wales has one wicket* down for 69.

CYCLING.

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Melbourne, December 16 The Austral Wheel Eaco resulted j— Beauchamp, 150 yds ... — ... 1 Matthews', 120 yds ..  ..2 Thome, 200 yds 3 Won by two lengths. Time—4 29|

THE GERMAN EMBASSIES

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Berlin, December 15 The Emperor has abolished the office of military attach to the various Ger man Embassies at foreign courts. j

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapuaka Deo. 18, Sam, This Office 9 30 a.m) The Pacific tiable London, December 17 The Pacific Oable Board has com menced its sittings. The French Navy. Paris, December 17 M Lockroy has introduced a Bill m the Chamber of Depu'ies providing far an expenditure of ten million sterling upon the fleet, and ten million for coastal defences and naval stations.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Another Biitish Feverse

A Check to General Buller's Advance,

Enemy At facked at Chieyeley

tteinp'j to Force a Passage.

The Fesult Unsuccessful

Heavy Losses Among the Biitish

Ten Guns Abandoned

Another Destroyed by the Boers

General Buller's JReport

Reinforcements to be Hastened

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London, December 16 Sir R. Buller, at Chieveley, on the 15tb, regrets a serious reverse. He reports having moved to Ohieveley with bis full strength at four that morning, intending to force a pa-sage by either of two fordable drifts. He intended Hart's brigade to attack the left drift and Hildyard's brigade to attack the right road, while Lyttelton's brigade was to operate m the centre, | supporting either of the others. See ing early that Hart was unable to i force a passage he directed him to withdraw, but he had already attacked the enemy with great gallantry. Gene ral Buller fears the Connaught Itan i gers, who were leading, suffered heavily. He ordered Hildyard with the East Surreys to occupy Oolen6Oj station. He then heard the 14th and 16th Batteries, with six naval 12 ---pounder quick firers, under Colonel Long, which he bad sent to attack, were silent. It appears that Long,! desiring to obtain a more effective range, had advanced to the river, which was swarming with the enemy, who opened a galling fire at close range, and killed all the horses, com- 1 peiling the gunners to stand to their guns Continuing his report on the Chievely reverse, Sir R. Buller states: \ —The waggon teams got shelter with some troops m a " donga" (a dry water-course). Colonel Schofield, by a desperate effort, saved two guns, as some battery drivers were wounded. I refused to allow any further sacrifice of life m continuing a gallant attempt to force a passage across the river without support of artillery, and the troops then withdrew m good order. Ten guns were abandoned. The shell fire of the enemy destroyed one gun. I hope the proportion of M«jor-General Hart's severely wounded will prore small. The batteries Buffered severely. The Earl of Pundonald, of the 2nd j Life Guards, and Major-General Barton checked the ensrny, who were piessing severely on the right. As a result of the reverse, the War Office have determined that the des patch of the 6th and 7th divisions, and the supplying of the artillery losses be hastened. The tone of the British Press generally is calm and virile. | Military critics are convinced that ■ Buller will have time to gather his forces, and the Boers are not likely to initiate an attack. The total number of guns m Natal is one hundred and twenty. Consols are 100§. The markets re-acted and fluctuated, but are now rallying, with the exception of South African stocks Amid the depression there is a widespread admiration for the heroism of the soldiers, and a universal de termination to achieve success at all I costs. Hundreds of militia officers are applying for admission to the regular forces. Several militia regiments are volunteering unanimously, while sixty volunteer corps have also offered their services. Mr Long, the President of the Board of Agriculture, speaking at Liverpool, hinted that the Cabinet yesterday considered the question of utilising the militia and volunteers abroad. He also described the magnificent patriotism of the colonies, and added that if one hundred thousand men were wanted at the front they would be forthcoming, and would be sent. Capetown, Dec 16 On Wednesday the Mounted In fantry had a sharp engagement ten miles east of Orange River Station, and frustrated a Boer attempt to cut the line of cotnniunication at Zoutspan Drift. Calonel Kekewich sortied from Kim berley on the 9thinst., and shelled the Boer position on the north of the town, silencing a cordite gun. The transport steamer Denton Grange, which ran ashore at Las Pal mas, is discharging her cargo. Durban, December 17 Out of 30,000 men available, 12,000 men accompanied General Buller. There were 82 killed, 338 missing, and 667 wounded, including Lieutenant- Colonel Long, the Hon. F. Roberts, who are both dangerously injured, and 1 37 other officers. | Sir* Win, MacOormac and Dr F. Treves, surgeon-in ordinary to the ! Duke of York, have arrived at Frere, London, Dec 15 i Speaking at York, the Duke of ' Devonshire said the attitude of every Continental Government towards Great Britain was correct. ; The Daily Mail's fend, by the sale of Kipling's "The Absent Minded Beggar," has reached £37,000. Messrs Weddel and Company have sold the Langton Grange's ctrgo of Queensland meat, as provisions for the British troops at Durban, and also sold to the Imperial Gorernment the ship Timaru, which will ba used as a refrigerating store. General French telegraphs that there are golden opportunities for mounted i ineu at Arundel. Similar advices come from other districts. The newspapers recommend that a hearty welcome be [given to any proposal for further

assistance frcm Australians and Cana dians, and a wide enrolment; of colonial 1 volunteers. The Times commend the generous ardour of New South Wales and o her colonies m sharing tbe Motherland's Imperial spirit. Sydney, December 16 The Premier has received a ciblo from the Imperial authorities that they will accept more troops if (ffered, preferably mounted men, good shots and trained. They are also expected to bring their own horses The Oom tnandant will m*ke the necessary arrangemects for a second Contingent. Dectmber 17 Preparations for sending troops are being hurried on. An order has been issued asking well trained mounted men to volunteer by the 20th. Toe Government are negotiating for trans ports. New South Walea is preparing to send 600 men, Victoria 500 men, South Australia and Tasmania 100 each. The Premier of Tasmania has wired to Mr Lyne that he had no mounted men available. Half a squadron of the New South Wales Lancers have volunteered, which will include practi cally the whole of the men who recently returned from England. Byrnes, the New South Wales Lancer, reported missing m a recent fckirmish m the Transvaal, h»B turned up safely.

Lord Metnuen's Command

Boer Assault on 2£afeking Repulsed

Fighting at Eurasian

The Command of the 7th Divi sion

The "Wounded Officers at Cnieveley

Canada and the Navy

(Received Wakapuaka Dec 18, 8 50 a.m This Office 9.16 a.m) Capetown, December 17 Lord Methuen on Friday briefly shelled the Boer entrenchments and outposts. The Boer assault on Mafeking on the 10th was repulsed, After severe fighting the loyalists and Bechuanas at Kuruman repulsed the enemy. Londobt, December 17 A Router's message states that m consequence of General Gatacre'g reverse at Stormberg, the whole of the north of Cape Colony is m a condition of rebellion. The natives also are per turbed. Lord Durham, In the course of a speech, condemned General Gatacre'a reckless and superabundant energy, and his over confidence, resulting from his achievements at the battles of Atbara and Omdurman m the Soudan campaign. Major-General Charles Tucker, at present acting as district commander m India, has been appointed to the command of the 7th Division now being dispatched to South Africa. Out of 37 officers wounded at Ohieveley, 26 were injured severely. Ottawa, December IT Mr J, J. Magee, of the Canadian Privy Council, speaking at a meeting of shareholders of the bank of Ottawa, said that Canada could afford to follow the lead of Australia and Cape Colony m contributing to the cost of the na?y.

A Pro-Boer Senator

What the Continental Press Think.

(Received Wakapuaka Deo, 13, 9 a,m, This Office 9.25 a.m) Washington, December 17 In the House of Representatives, Mr William Sulzer, Democratic mem ber for New York, introduced a reso lution protesting against Great Britain's barbarous conduct of the war, and authorising Mr McKinley to intervene. Berlin, Dec. 17 German newspapers declare that Great Britain requires a hundred thousand additional troops for Sooth Africa. London, Dec. 17 The French and Austrian papers criticise the) frontal attacks and the faulty scouting.

The New Australian Coatingent

Received Wakapuaka Deo. 16, 930 a.m This Office 10.8 a.m) Sydney, December 18 Sir John Forrest has wired to Mr Lyne, agreeing to participate m a second contingent. He says if a thousand men are sent, Western Aus tralia will contribute fifty. Mr Holder's telegram to Mr Lyne was sent before be was aware that Great Britain had accepted the offer. The various Cabinets meet to-day to discuss details of the Contingent.

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

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{Reoeired Wakapuakft Deo. 18, 9 30 a.m , This Offioe 10.22 a.m.) Perth, December 18 Mr Leake'a dissolution motion was negatived. Mr Leake announced his intention to retire from politics, The Premier said that to have a dissolution now would mean two General Elections next year. Parliament was then pro rogued. The Governor's speech, deal ing with federation, expressed regret that unless some amendment m the requirements of the colony can ba made m the Oommonwealth Bill, it would seem to be improbable that Western Australia will be able to join as an original State.

THE a HBui>TON GOABDIAN ; MONDAY, EECEMBEE 18, |599



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keating'3 worm tablets kea'iing's worm tablets keating's worm tablets kbatikg's worm tablets keating's worm tablets (a purely vegetable sweetmeat) both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists. Proprietor: Thomai Kbating, London



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Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIXIR GREZ More than Twenty Years of estab lished success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir Grez, which taken afc the end of every meal m a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glasp, is unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir (*rez has been adopted m all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world, PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Co,, 49 me de Maubeugp. MELBOURNE Mr W. Bamsay.Collins &Swanson Sts



HAYDOC H » S NEW LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Coated.) A WONDERFUL and extraordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The victories of Science—Electric lelrgraphs, Steam and Printing — revolutionised the whole iyatem of the globs, and made man kind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills used for disease, and claiming mnch as to their merit, the remark able discovery of Dr. Haydooii has eclipsed them all, and has founried a KEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four op five pills, enfeeble the stomach and paralj z-i the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with ono or two of hie extraordinary Vegetable Pills, Ono or iwo of Dr. Haydocks New Liver Piixs suffices to place the stomach m perfect order, creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its functions are restored, and the Nervous Syatom is enfeebled, it is invigorated and ■obtained. SYMPTOMS OF BILIOUSNESS/ 1 The patient complains of a fuline b of the aboimch. 2 DiatenHon of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn 4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste m the mouth and furred tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhoea 7 Headache m front of head 8 Depression of spirits and great lassitude AH of the above symptoms go to Bhow i functional derangement of the Liver; and row comes the great importance of any error made as to the condition of the patient. He ehould immediately provide himself with a Liver Stimulant, the most common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that fchia, when the Pill is compounded properly ia the readiest mode of inciting and promot ing the action of the Liver, and oa^. always bo relied on; I have devoted many yeara or my life ia compounding a Pill, that will act readily and system itically as a Bilious J Remedy. I do not believe m great purga- j tivss, snd therefore have made a Pill, one of ' Which is an active and thorough dose. I j have o'lied it Haydock s Nkw Livjsr Pill. j (They are the true grains and essence of ' health, arjd the greatest blessing that Science j ha« given to the world, I For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, j General Laesitude, Want, of Appetite and j Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock's New Liver j Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pille; Price ffwenty-five Cents. For sale by all Druggist! Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills sen* him frkk on receipt of his name and address, or a trial. Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet— *' The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable Information to ail. HAYDOCK £c 00., NEW YORK, U.S. CACTrON I—Druggistsl—Druggists are desired to notice that the same of J H Francis, sole agent, la written across each dozen packages of .Haydock's Liver Pills. All wit bout this are counterfeits. KEMPTHOBNE, PROSSSR & CO,, CHKisacHPKoa.



PREP\«KD OKLT BT KKOMAt BBECHASr, St. Hxlkn'E,Bh« Sold «7«r.TWb«r« m bottles—o.3d, lsljd and asJienrh *»• EATING'S POWDER ■""EATING'S POWDEB, -^EATING'S POWDER, ■"•EATING'S POWDER," If -^EATING'S POWDFR, •^•EATING'S POWDER, fBbGB FLEAS, KILLS - MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. HARMLESS 'CO A.KIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t is unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Buai COOKBOACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS m FI7R9 and every other species of iDaect. Sportsmec will find this invaluable for destroying flea? m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs Tne Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph ef Thomas Keating Sold m Tins cnly



womtEitFCJL m k»ic;ii«k: j BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disord rs, such as Wind | and Pain m the Stoma h, Sick Heartache, Giddinete, Fulness and Swelling after MeaU, Dkziurss and Drow siness, Coid Chills, Klu hinasol Hca", Less of Appatite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness Blotch s on the Shin, Disturbed Sle p, Frightful Dreams, an' all Ncr- T«a» rtd 'lrem'lin-t Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE lULIEF IS TWENTY MINUTES This i no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pill^, and thojr will ba acknowledged to be Worth a »I!INfEt a KOX: EBSCHAM'S PILLS, talen as directed will quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obitiurtion or irregularity of tin system. Fora WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, " DISORDERED LIVER, They sot like magic—a few doses will work wonders j Bpen th« Vital Orpans ; Strenßthecin.l the Muscular j System, res orißg the long lost complexion, bringing toaolc the k'en edge of appetite, anrt arousing with the Rosebud of Heath the whole Physical Energy of the hnaoaii frame. Fer throwing off fevers m hot climates they are sp cialiy renoYned. Tt ese are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, m ft'l classes of Scci ty, and one of the besD guarantf es to the Nervous and Debi!itat«d is that BSECH v. 'S PILLS bave the Largest Sale of way Patent Medicine m the World. BEECHAMI^ JPIL.JL.S Hftve for many years been the popular family medicine throughout tho British Colon i«s, and they now at and WITHOUT? A RIVAL.