The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburton i Saturday, August 19, 1899.

SIR ALFRED MILNER'S DESPATCH.

Sir Alfred Milnbr s despatch to the British Government on the situation m the Transvaal is regarded by the South African press aa the most im portant declaration on the subject yet made, and it certainly sheds a most iurid iighfc upou the position, and after reading it one can eabily understand Mr Joseph Chamberlain's firm attitude m demanding the redress of the Uitlanders' grievances — redress that must be not only comprehensive but prompt. Sir Alfred says — " The right of Great Britain to intervene to secure fair treatment of the Uiblandere, ia fully equal to her supreme interest m Beouring it. The majority of them are her subjects, whom aha ia bound to protect. But clio enormous number of British snbjects, the endlesß series of their grievanoes, and the nature of those grievances, which are not less serious because they are not individually sensational, makoa protection by the ordinary diplomatic means impossible. We are, as you know, for ever remonstrating J 'but this, that, and the other injury tn British subjects. Only m rare oases, and j oniy when we are very emphatic, do we I obtain any rednes. 'ihe sore between ub and the Trunevaul Republic is thus inevitably kt:[jt up, whiio ihe result m the way of protection to our subjects is lamentably .-mail. For these reasons it hue beef, as you kuow, my constant endeavor to reduce the number of our complaiuts. I may sometimes h.ve abstained wheu I ought to have pro« tested, from my great dislike to ineffectual nagging. But I feel that the atfcempo to remedy the hundred-and-one wrongs spring* ing from a hopeless system by taking up isolated cv^es is peifectly vain. It may easily lead to war, but will never lead to real impiov-.-ment." This is m admirable and withal a lucid htattment of the position, showing just exactly how and why but little had ben gained by the Uitlanders them selves m the direction of redress, and how impotent they were without firm support from a greater power than tlu-inselves to compel attention to their grievances by the Boer power. Sir Alfred then proceeds to show what the remedy is and how it should operate :-— " The true remedy is to strike at the root of all these irjaries—the political impotence of the injured. What diplomatic protests will uever accomplish, a fair measure of UiUander representation would gradually buu surety bring about. It seems a paradox, but, it is true, that the only effective way of protecting our subj-.cts is to help them to cease to be our subjects. The admiPßion of Uitianders to a fair bbare of political power would, no doubt, give stability to the Republic. But. it would at the same time remove most of our causes of difference with it, and mollify, arid m the long run entirely remove, that intense suspicion and bitter r-oßtilit.y to Gre-t Britain vtiich at preeeut domin&ieß its internal and external policy. Ihe case for intervention ia overwhelming. !he only attempted answer ia that things will right themselves if left alone. But, m f.iCt, the policy of leaving things alone has been tried fur years, and it has led to their j>uian from Lad to worse, Ibis not; true that tiiis is owing to the raid. They were going from bad to worse before the raid We were on the verge of war before the raid, auci the Transvaal was on the verge of revolution. The effect of the raid has bsen to give the policy of laaving things alone a new leaaa of life, aud with the old conse quences." Thau Sir Alfred Miiner no officer m the diplomatic service of the empire is iv better position to speak of how the Uitlanders are used under Boer rule, nor of how that usage unredressed is likely to affect British prestigein South Africa. | The opinion then of such an authority could not fail to have weight with the Home Government, and the Cabinet must have read the following paragraph of Sir Alfred's despatch with mingled feelings : — j " The spectacle of thoußanda of British subjects kept permanently m the position of helots, constantly chafing under undoubted grievances, and calling vainly to Her Mujesty'a Government for redress, does steadily undermine the influence and repu tation of Great Britian and the respect for the British Government within the Queen's dominions. A certain section of the press, not m the Transvaal only, preaches openly and constantly the doctrine of a Republic by embracing all South Africa, and supports it menacing references to the armaments of the Transvaal, its alliance with the Orange Free State, and the Aotive sympathy which, m case of war, it would receive from a section of Her Majesty's subjects. I regret lo say that this doctrine, supported as it is by a ceaseless stream of malignant lies about the intentions of the British Government, is pro ducing a great effect upon a large number of our Lmtch fellow-colonists. Language ia frequently used which seems to imply that the Dutch have some superior right even m this colony to their fellow missus of British birth. Thousands of men peaceably dis posed, and, if left alone, perfectly satisfied with their position as British subjects, are being drawn into dissatisfaction, and there is i* corresponding exasperation on the side of the British." Having thus drawn a picture calcu lated to put even the most temporising Government on its mettle, and to stir up all the truly British feelings that j warm the breasts of patriots of Lord Salisbury's type, Sir Alfred proceeds to show m most unmistakeable though diplomatic language what Britain's duty m the matter was, and we quote his exact words : — i "I can see nothing which will put a stop to this mischievous propaganda but some striking proof of th 6 intention of Her Majesty's Government not to be ousted from its position m South Africa. And the best proof alike of ita power and its justice would be to obtain for the Uitlanders m the Transvaal a f^.ir share m the government of the country, which owes everything to their exertions. It could be made perfectly clear that our action was not directed against the existence of the Republic. We should only be demanding the re-establishment of rightß which now exist m the Orange Free State, and which existed m the iranßvaal itself at the time of, and long after, the withdrawal of British sovereignty. It would be no selfish demand, as other Uitlandera besides thoße of British birth would benefit by it. It is asking for nothing from others which , we cannot give ourselves. And it would certainly go to the root of the political unrest m South Africa, aud though tempo rarily it might aggravate, it would ulti mately extinguish the race feud which is the great baue of the country."



LAST FEW D-AT& A FEW SEWING 00TT0K, Id REEt,, 10d xl >oz^. OROOHHST OOTTOXS, PER DOZEN REELS Is. ' GOOD WHITE CALICO, TER DOZEN is Hd. PINK FLANNELETTP, YARD WID», 2s 6d PER WHITE LACE CURTAINS, PER PAIR, 1 8 9d« H CRETONNES, SPLENDID VALTJF, 3|d. jfc"~ LAST FEW DAYB.//J LADIES' CORSETS AT HALF WHOLESALE COST. LADIES' UNDERWEAR AT RIDICULOUS PKICBS^ A*l Wool Dress Serges, all shades, FPLISNDID VALUE, PRCM 10£ d PER YARD. .... ' LAST FEW DAYS. "" Gentlemen's Mackintoshes 50s, now 27s ~6d _ Gentlemen's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 455, now 22s 6d Gentlemen's Socks frrm 3d per pair Colonial f addle Tweed Trousers I7s 6d, now 10s »d BOY'S & YOUTHS KNICKERS & TftOUSER SUITS, GREAT VARIETr AT EXCEPTIONAL PRICES. LAST FEW DAYS OF THIS SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK. F- S- MALCOLM, Vendor IF YOU CAN'T AXXJEWD W. STRANGE & COS MAMMOTH STOCK-TAKING SALE (NOW ON) BECAUSE YOU LIVE SO FAR AWAY FROM CHRISTOHUROH, IT DOESN'T MATTER, BECAUSE stamp. A Twopenny Stamp S^P . Will Enable You, wherever You may happen to reside, to Do Your Shopping by Post, And bo Becure a Share of the Good Things Going at this HUGE SALE, — HOW TO DO IT — SHOPPING by Letter is a great convenience to country residents, bringing them into touch with the big City Houses, and praotically putting them on th« tarns footing aa town dwellers. How is it done ? Just, this way: First, consult your cata logue, find out what you want, put it m writing, indicating aa plainly as possible wbafe yonr wishes are, enclose a postal note, stamps or P. 0.0. to value of desired goods, and your order shall have our prompt and careful attention, and shall ba despatched t» yo« by first train, steamer, or parcels post. Of Course we needn't tell you That during a Greab Clearing Sale such as this, specially attractive lines are often quickly sold righ«i out (and, onoe sold, they cannot be replaced). Should the line you ask for m your Utter be sold out, we will send the next thing to it. Remittances IS/JnflPH ~Rf>iilVWPfl Remittances mast accompany MJUfIVy JIVIUI UVLI masfc aocompan* all Ofdnra. M Orderß . Ir the Goods Forwabded Fail ro give Satiotaotion. IE YOU CAK'T COMB TO THE SALE It can't be helped. But we are desirous that, whether you come or whether you don't, you should participate to the full m all the benefits and advantages THIS COLOSSAL CLEARANCE affords. But don't forget what the proverb says— "DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.", If you would avoid disappointment, don't waste any time m letting us know your requirements. Send at once. This Sale won't last Song It cannot be extended* WHEN THE POST OFFICE CLOCK STRIKES ONE On TlltTJEl.**r>A^, AUGUWT 31, this Mammoth "clear onfe of unsold n inter Stocks, Special Bargains, Extraordinary Purchases, etc , will be A Thing- of the Past! YOUR SALE CATALOGUE will tell you what we have to Sell. Make up nor order, and forward with as litt'e delay as possible, to W. STRANGE & CO., 8 X OHRXSTOHUROH,'



"Sube, Bridget," an' it's the Hondai Lanka Unblended Tea ye'U be after buyin': 'a like Quid Ireland itself for quality



POULTRY BREEDING. — Now is the time for farmers to get good stock. Ojckerols at the Pkliiam Yards, Ashburtoa



ORPINGTONS. — Pms Cockerels and Pullets for Bale.—Pelham Yards, Aahburton.



SANIMStt &c s»on» JESu ca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, au per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at ( Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. ! There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple | distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the | medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate: — It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Moßsier, Director ®f the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen &ad freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant Allcrude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts' are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpenoinee, whiuh are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— I By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine- Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through tae presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resina and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake io eases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS.



•' S»»P SaiQKiNQ," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." The patient stopped, The dootor'a prediction waa verified. The first day, the patient declare*, was aa long aa his whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of principle. Few of ub can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I n>e&n. Nothing succeeds like eucoeas. That is why Kingiton'a shoeing is so successful. Kingston doea not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen years.



J. V. DE BEEK, THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS NEW GOODS- A LASGE STOCK of the Newest, £X. Brightest, and up-to-date Jewbllbby. 'Inspect. — inspjkot.™. j All articles marked m Pfafai. Figures. Just received a line of ROTHEBHAM's CALIBRATED ENGLISH LeVESS, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewele, and very heavy Cases to suit hard wear. A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Watche«, Ten to Twenty Years' JGuarakibb, very highly recommended. Greenstone is now very fashioD° able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES- SPECTACLES. A tail Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, "THE KiiTIUC." i Light and Eisy, jwill'.not fall off. SIGHT TES7ING A SPECIALTY. I REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V.DEBEER, (Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. '! OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music •itudio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 NtsiW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY, Special Value, 27s Gel, CO trj 02 « MEN'S SAC SUITS," <"» 71 t> made from tT* : < Famous Mosgiel Tweeds. > w S p ft 27s 6i-~Latest Patterns. g Perfect Fitting—27s 6d. £» P4 27s 6d-27s 6d—27a 6d. £ New Zealand CLOTHIfIC FACTORY. ASHBURTON.



Fiank Curtis, THE LEADING Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other Watches, being imported direct and manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at> £1 is £well worth inspection. i ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS; Etc., In all grades and prices, KEEPERS <fc WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m all sizss and designs. AS ÜBUAL—MY BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted m Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms m all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at MiLLoa'B Zeal*ndi» Boot Store,



fr ANTED. WANTED— Wise lioTblr7lo~tr7~ou Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. W4 N TteD "Known - That the Sale"of the Age Is now on at; TSorthoote and HEFiroitD's, The Corner, LOUR Re;iuced~Rolli"tt'BrßrownVor Evans':- 200tbs, 14a; lOOlbs, 7s 6^ ; SOlbs, 3s 10i: 2P'hs, 2s.—John O«R & Co. 2 WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— MkxloeQ Zealandia Boor. Store. FOR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yaeds, or Mail Office. TTTANTED Known—Good v aiue for littl V V money at Mbllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Msllob, Tancred Street "OTTCE—We defy~oompetition ; you gtt wonderful value at Mbixob's, Tanored Street. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 I. pairs of boots.—Apply to Mellor Zealandia Boot L tore. TTIQUND—In Tancred Street, Ihe cheapest JO and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronic (Blucher).—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. ORSE for Sale.—For Sale, alight harness Horse ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. C~~3CKB &~COOKERELB.—Those nquir ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottea, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pelham Yards, A&hburton. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozet» /airs of Children's ankle straps,—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large aupply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beet brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the oniy practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to set. There fore the public have no need to wonder whero to go for reliable Boota and Shoea. Discount for cash as usual. Pepaira done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street,- Ash urton. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lld«—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That we have ro ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes ; one caee Fancy Blacks m elegant designs.—Mitchell & Turner. T/IOR SALE, at Great Reductions—i he .J? Whole of Mrs Alcorn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, Flannel ettes, Sk'.rtii»gß, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking Sale- Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3s 6J, j Ladies' Jackets and Capeß from 8j ; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9J ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount MelUck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turned . WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d ; Oilcloths. Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.— Mitchell & Tubnhb. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL paira of Mkllob'b Indestrac bible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lob of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from SOs; at R> Alcorn's. 6 6



Ashbnrton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKSK AnF'fANCY CHAIRS-. J^^^b^W^ With:»nd without In New and Choice jKfT&T^ fWrn^^^W Cmmom, Designs at) n 't^^^W M Pri°Cß t0 luit>B» Ekouokd Prices. U$F3Sb itom 5^6 eacb* Linoleums, Carpets, A choice assortment) W^ °f Cretonnee, for .FITHNII ÜBJBJ of all kinda made on the Premiss. Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand an<! arriving direct from Mfakers. T. H. UIMDrTIL & CO.. OABIKETMAKBRS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboam. - IMPORTANT NOTICE - LAST FOURTEEN DAYS OF ANDR S: W 011 II S GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing*, and Boots. GREATER REDUCI'IONS THAN IiVKR. DRESSMAKING REDUCED DURING THB SALE. ANDREW ORE. TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. /"XUR^Suocesfj with these GOWNS la&t Season gives us Confidence m [Requei ing the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME ia a necessity. We bold a Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for thli'jpnrpoae and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — 6) BALKS CARPET SAMPLES Q\ g\ BALKS GOAT SKIN RUGS £) •"' (o) l MITCHELL & TURNER. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give m 8 particulars prior to sheep being forwarded, i DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON 1 J



Shipping. SHAW, RWILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON, j^A T?OYAL MAIL STEA |j^»gkK jLm MKB.S, wlfch enperlor V^^P^' accnmmodatlonforaliolaaseß "ife,^..-,i> £ *!ts;,» of jp&saengerß, calling at Monto Video or Bio, TecsrlTo *n.^ Ply moath. Ymisl Con [Oommandcr From Data. Oothio ... Wel't'n July 20 lonio .-^74B|Ketnp'!on Wel't'n Oot. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. *D.ilphic. M g27S^nowdea Lyt'l'ton June 29 *Aotea ,«p364 Bvane — August Pakeha .«, 4331 Prosier — August Mftori ..js3l7;Moffatt I — I Sept *Oarries Third-olaea Passengers. E. W. HANMER. Agent. ffi,H E J^^^^l* NSW ZEALAND LINK ROYAL MAIL STKAMJSRS, FOR LONDON, 7i» Mont* Video, Teneriffe * PlymsafcK. Best Accommodation for all classes of PaHsngars at Lowest Rafc-a*.. Port of j Steamer*, Tons. Departure, Data. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 PapiDul 7000 — \ugust 31 Rnahina 8127 — 28 Wakanui "000 — Oot. 25 Paparoi* 7000 — Soy 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Naimsh re* 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa .- 4050 Wellington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelton July Per farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahbnrtoa. HENRY STBPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeara. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni uro, etc., as por arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my nands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from &2Os per month. HENKY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT COAL, THE PKBMIEH OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSES. mHEBHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X h«eby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS k CO. are their OINIjY Agents m Ashburtou for * THB GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All order* entrusted to them will receive prompt attention, Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 13 General Manager. " E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operasiva Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I ahal! carry on my business afc the office! and store lately oooupied by the above Aa Boclation at the corner of West Street and Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKB ATCURRENT PRICES. 1 132 "j] W. HANMER. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! <fc The Barnbler" HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have jasc oponed up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R4CERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all »lzes and all fitted with the evas^ asting G & J detachable Tyre.; '•TCJaEI JK^AKBJLiESII'.' OALL'AbD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Eaßy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES! JDJfflOMAa_ ALFKED MARTIN, JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppen Bet). Orders strictly attended to. Address—- < M» Yousg's Cottage, Cox Street, Aahhurton. 10£