Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1899. Local and General.

I ■%* On the first page to-day will be found commercial news. Sad Affaib—Frederick Charles Ruudle, aged six years, son of Adjutant Bundle of bho Salvation Army, died this morning, as the result of burns accidentally received at> the Thames barraoka, oa Tuesday night, through the limelight apparatus String up. —Press AB-ooiation telegram. Fatal Threshing Machine Accident— Thomas Dixon, a young man, was killed to day at Otaperi Flat, Arnton. He was band catting on a threshing machine, and m stepping across gob into the drum hole, his leg being smashed by the drum. He died while being brought to town by the train. —Preai Association telegram. The Gbnksal Elections—The main elec toral rolls for nearly all the electorates m the colony are now printed, but the supple mentary rolls will be compiled up to the day of issue of the writ for general ejection, The present Parliament expires by effluxion of time on December 11th. la 1896 the writ was issued on November and the nominations closed on the 27ih. Elec tions wer« held on December 4th, and the writ was returnable on 11th December and as far as is known at present various stages of this year's election will fee very close to these dates. The writ may not ba issued until November the 22nd or 23rd, m which case dates of nomination and election would bear the corresponding advance,—Press Association telegram.

ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL

SHO W.

Gtntlnued frevi fagt 4. The attendance at the Show yoster day was the record for the Society* history. There must have been four thousand peoplo round the judging ring while the jumpiug wns going on, but even the» them appeared to be plenty of people about the other parts ot the Show ground. The gate money amounted to over £190, which alone represents 3800 people, but there have to be added to these the people who had to attend on the exhibits, quite an aruoy m themselves, the invited guests of the Association, and the families and fdends of its members, The Aah burton Brass Band was m attendance m their new uniforms, and k?pt things li rely with their music, while an unusually large crowd of " side show" people held sites on the ground, and kept up the " fun of the fair." The following is a descriptive notice of the exhibits, and the prize list :— SHEEP merino (Fine Combing) Judgeß—Messrs F Peter and D Oliver Class Stewards—Mesara J Peter and W Prebble Ram above 18 months old—Thomas Stone Ram anrter 18 months old—Thos. Stone 2 Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot—Thomas Stone 1, W H Rule 2 Two ewea under 18 months old—Thomas Stone merino (Strong Combing.) R-.m under 18 months old—W H Rule 1 and 2 Two ewea above 18 months old with lambß a,b foot—W H Rule 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—W H Rule 2 AtNCOLN. Judges—Messrs W B Andrews & T Needham Class Stewards—MeßSra J Bruce, J S Bland, i M Wilson, junr Ram above 18 months old—T N Digby 1, 2, vh c Earn under 18 months old—T N Digby 1 and 2, J Stringfeliow 0 Two ewes under 18 monbhsold—J String- I fellow 1 and 2 EN«LJSH LEICESTER Judges—Messrs E Kelland and H Litt'e Class Stewards —Measri W Bruce, W S Strange, and Hay Smith Ram above 18 month* oIH—F Wright 1, T N Digby 2, F Wright 3, J M Furze v h c Ram under 18 months old—F Wright 1 ana 2" J M Farze 3» T N Dißbv vh ° and c The A 8n l<nrt;oP Co , £i Is, for the beat Enghau Leicester ram of any age—F Wright  .. , , Two ewea above 18month8 01* Wlth lftmbs at foot—Mawson Bros. 1, 2, and v h c Two ewea under 18 months old—Mawaon Bros. 1, Executors of late J Ballantyoe 2, F l Wright v h c SHROPSHIRE DOWN Judges—Messrs J Gough and C T Dudley t Class Stewards—Messrs G Lamb, junr, and H A Lloyd Ram abovo 18 months old—F Belcher and Co. 1, T E Upton 2, F Belcher and Co. v h c, J M Furze h 0 I Ram under 18 months old—F Belcher and Co. 1, T E Upton 2 and 3, F Balcher and Co v h 0 Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot~J M Furz3 1 and h c, T E Upton 2 and v h 0 Two ewes under 18 months old—T E Upton 1, F Belcher and Co 2, C F and BE Todhunter 5 and h c INBRKD HALFBKEDS Judges—Messrs F Peter and D Oliver j CUsa Stewards—Messrs J Peter and W Prebblo Rim above 18 mouths old—J Stringfeliow 1, 2, and v h c R»m under 18 months old—J Stringfeliow 1, 2, and v h c Two ewea above 18 months old with lambs at foot—J Stringfeliow 1 and 2 Two ewea under IS months old—J String fellow 1 and 2 .HALT'S REDS The N.Z- Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion, £2 2a first, and £1 la second prize, for pen of five halfbred ewes, by Lincoln or Leicester Bams, from merino ewea with lamba ac foot—J S Bland 1, J Bell 2 CROSSBBED3. Five crossbred hoggets, any breed—J Stringfeliow 1 and 2 FAT SHEEP Judges—Messrs W Anderson and J Clarkson Class Stewards—Messrs T Brown, R Curtis and R Rickman Five merino wethers, suitable for butcherß' purposes—W H Rule 1, J H Rule 2, W J Silcock v h c Five crossbred wethera, by Down rams— C F and B E Todhunter Five crossbred wethers, any breed—J Sbringfellow 1 and 2 The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Co., Ltd, (Belfast and Fair field), £5 ss, for pen of five fat sheep fib for export, nob exceeding 651bs m weight—C F and B E Todhunter LAMBS Five fab lamba, by any Down ram-—8 Cox 1, J Choak 2, C Reid v h 0 Fire fab lamba, any other breed—H Kennedy 1, S Buraard 2, J Bell v h 0 The Canterbury Frozen Meat and ©airy Produce Export Co., Ltd. (Belfagb and FairfieSd), £5 sa, for five fab lambs fib for freezing—>B Cox Messrs H S Fitter £ Son (per Mr R B Bennett) £1 Is, for pen of five lamba suitable for freezing, weight not exceeding 3J3lbs, by either English Leicester, Shropshire, or South Down Ram. No sheep to be eligible that have taken a prize ab any previous Show—S Cox CATTLE SHOKTHOBtf Jutfger—Messrs W Watson aid S Garforth Class JSta^ards—Messrs J Bishop and J Stoddarft Bull three years old or upwards—J String fellow Bull two years old—J Grigg i, J Small 2 pearling Bull—J Small 1 and 2 " ~ D Thomas, Esq, £1 Is, for Shorthorn bull of any age—J Stringfeliow Cow of any age m milk—J Small 1 and 2 Cow of any age m calf—J Smajl 1 and 2 I"> Thomas, Esq, £1 Is, for Shorthorn cow of any age m milk or calf—J Small Heifer two years old—J Small 1 and 2 Yearling Heifer-J Small 1 and 2 ATKSHIBE. Judges—Dr Levinge and Mr C EL Dowding Claej Stewards—Messrs J Butterick and J Hoydj, junr Buli three years old or upwards—R Clarke 1, W J Jenkins g I Cow of any age m milk—R Olarke I and i 2, Master A Corbetb h c Cow of any age m calf —R Clarke 1, Mrs W 0 Davis 2 Heifer two years old —B Clarke i, Master J Corbett 2, W J Jenkins c JERSEY Pull of any age—C F and B E Todhunber 1, W J Silcock 2 and h c yearling Bull—C F and B E 3?odhunter Ashburtan Publishing Company (per Mr H Willis) £1 la, fov Alderney or Jersey cow of any age —C F and B E Todhunter Cow of any age m milk—W !j Silcock I, j Tucker 2 and he ' Oow of any age m calf—Malcolm Millar 1, J Tucker 2, W J Silcock h c Ashburfcon Publishing Company (per Mi* H Willis) £1 Is, for Alderney or Jersey bull, any age—W J Silcock Yearling Heifer—W J Silcock ANY OTHER BREED Cow of any age m milk—J Small 1 and 2 Oow of any age m calf —J Small 1 and 2, Malcolm Millar h c, Mrs R Kerr c Milch cow of any age or breed m full profib, where not more than two are kept— A J Muller 1, M Digby 2, W Welsh h c T Bullock, Eeq, £1 Is, for cottager's cow ie full profib, where nob more than one is kept—A «* Miller I D Cameron, Esq, j-:2 %i, for the best dairy I oow itt the Show yard—R Clarke

JFAT OAXJLK Judg|!-»Meßira W Wafcson and 8 Garfor^ii, Class Siewurdi — Messrs J Stoddart R Garter, and J Bishop Fat bullock or efceer—S Barnard 1, J k Sautb g

The Aahburton Saleyarda Co, £1 Is, for fat bullock or steer —8 Barnard 1 Fa£ ojw or heifer—S iiurnard 1, 0 F and B E Todhunter 2 The Asliburton Saloyards Co. fil Is, for , fat cow or heifer—S Burnard • G Park four tons of Mount Somerß lime to the winner of mosfc points m the cattle Bfdione—

HORSES

DRAUGHT HORSES Judges— {Ac;etl), Messrs J Goldio and Judges—(Young), Maasrs J Blaokie and W Gardiner Class Stewards-(Aged), Messrs E Htolrlart, A Gilmiiur, A Horsey, and J Madden Class Stewards—(Young), Messrs A Jamie eo'i and T Bivhop Entirehorae of any »ge —R Clarke, Prince Alexander, land champion; G Thompson, Lord Htanley, 2 ; W Begt;, Challenger, 3 Entire horse 3 years old—J Bag, Royal Stuart, 1 ; J Small, Captain Russell, 2 Entire coiL 2 years old—J Hhearer, Blair cowrie, 1 ; J Small, Young Vanquisher, 2 ; J Grigg, vho Mate m foal, or with foal at foot—T Taylor, Dawn, 1 and champion ; J Shearer, Lass o' Gowrie, 2 ; T Taylor, Lady Maude, 3 Dry mare of any age—J Small, Palmer's Pride, 1; J Small, Flora, 2 ; J Small, Rose, vhc Filly 3 years old—T Taylor 1, W Me- Lauchlan 2, J Boag vho Filly 2 years old~J Boag 1, J Shearer 2, T Taylor 3, J Bishop vhc Yearling filly-J Shearer 1, J Small 2 and 3 Gelding of any sge—T Taylor 1 and 2 Gelding 3 years old—J Small 1, H Donaldson 2 Gelding 2 years old—W J Moses 1, G W Body 2, J Gilmour vho J Small, Etq, £2 2i, for draught gelding of any age—W 3 Moees 1 Yearling Colb or Gilding—J Grigg 1, J Shearer 2, X G Wright 3 • D Thomas, Eeq, £1 Is, for the best draught gelding on the ground, over three years— T Taylor 1 J Gilmour, Esq. services of his horse Top Gallant for the bast yearling colb or filly by that sire—J Gilmour 1 W Patching, Esq, a new horse cover for yearling draught colt or filly—J Grigg 1 Mare to be shown with two of her pro geny—T Taylor 1 and 2 D Thomas, Eeq, £1 Is, for the best draught mare on the ground, three years or over, m foal or otherwise—T Taylor Two-year old and Yearling, to be shown together, the progeny of any draught entire (not necessarily the property of one owner) — J Shearer 1, J Small 2 Pair of ffieldings of any age m regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor—T Taylor 1, Canterbury Frozen Meat Company Pair of Mares of any age m regular work, the bonafide property of exhibitor*—J Small 1, J Shearer 2 Team of three Horses—J Small 1 Messrs Mawson Bros. £2, for four-horse team—T Taylor 1 T Taylor, Eaq, £2 2s, for the horse adjudged to show the truest type of a Clydesdale horse—T Taylor Mare or Gelding suitable for carriers' cart, up to 30 cwt—H Cranfield 1, J Elliott 2 ' Turn-out" for any tradesman's pur poses ne wno'e appearance to be taken into conaiu!*ra^OD~~^ etoner' Bros. 1, E J Cox 2 J urigg, Esq, £7 7s, for the winner of most points m draught horses— BLOOD STOCK Class Stewards—Mesars H Stringfellow and H RoEendale Judges—Messrs F Simmons and J Me- Guinness Entire Horse of any age—J Grigg 1, Rev T Farley 2, C H Lascelles v he Eutire colt 2 years old—C Cochrane Gelding 2 years old—E Kirdie Yearling colt or gelding—S Brown CARRIAGE HORSES Judges—Mesars F Courage and T Needham Class Stewards—Messrs Denis McKendry, T Harrison and H McLean Supervisor—Mr E Cookson Entire horse of any age—F Simmons, Agamemnon, 1; Denis MoKendry, Experi ence, 2 F Trevu'zx, New York, c Brood mare m foal, or with foal at foot— W Langdbn Mare or gelding 3 years old-^-F Simmons 1, J Brankin 2 Gelding 2 years old—W Prebble 1, John Corbett 2 Yearling colb or gelding—F Frampton 1, J Prendergast 2 Filly 2 years old—3 Lemon 1, J Jamieson 2, F Standish h c Yearling filly—F F Rose Gig Horse, 15.2 hands or under (mare or gelding) — J D Stewart 1, J Mullan 2 D Thomas, Eeq, £1 la, for gig horse—J D Stewarb Buggy horse, 15 hands or under, to be shown m a buggy—E Roberts 1 and special, j T N Grange 2 Digcirt horse, 16 hands or over—Dr Maude 1, G A M Buckley 2 M Stitt, Btq, £2 2a for dogcart horse (mare or gelding), to be shown m harness and driven—Dr Maude Pair of buggy or waggonette horses, 15.2 or under—E Cookson 1, H McLean 2 Mare or gelding suitable for framers' Whitechapel cart—T Lemon 1, J Begg 2 TROTTERS Entire, mare, or gelding (bo be shown m harness attached to a two-wheeled vehicle- Denis McKeadry, Experience, 1; F Me- Cftfferty, General Standish, 2 Entire, mare, or gelding, to be shown m saddle—Dania McKendry, Experience, 1; F McCafferty, General Standish, 2 HACJCNIETi Roadster or hack, op to 14st—H McLean 1, G A M Buckley 2 Roadster or hack up to 12st—G A M Buckley 1, E Roberts 2 Roadster or hack fit to carry not less than lOst—P Jones 1, GA M Buckley 2 Lady's hack, to be shown m side saddle and ridden by a lady—Mrs A Jago 1, Miss I Button 2 Cob, not to exceed 14^ hands high— G A M Buckley 1, John Coooh 2 JHUHTER9 Judges—Messrs G B Starkey and ■ i ClftßS Stewards—Messrs H Rossndale and H Striugfellow Hunters up to 14st—G A M Buckley 1, S Brown 2 GAM Buckley, Esq, £3 3s, added to the Association's prize, for heavy weight hunters —GAM Buckley Hunters up to list—W Freeman 1, H McLean 2 GAM Bucfcley, Esq, £3 3s, added to the Association's prijs'?, fo? light weight hunters—W Freeman MONIES Judges—Messrs F Simmons and J Mc (jfUinnjsss Class Stewards—Messrs H Rosendale and H Stringfellow Entire pony of any age, not exceeding 14 hands—W E Beere, Lord Raglan, 1; I 8 Johnston, Rnj*h, 2 Mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands, to be shown m saddle—Master J P Me. Kendry 1 and 2, R F Curtis 3 Mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands, to be shown m harness—Master J G Millar 1, G A M Buckley 2, R F Curtis 3 Mare or gelding not exceeding 13 hands— Master 8 Oofbett 1, J Murray $,-'Master J Corbett % ■ ■ . -■ ■ • .- ■ ,-. A Hewson Esq. sanneea of ilia pony Blondin, for best pony by him—R F Curtis LEAPING MATCH Horse that shows best style of jumping over three fighba of hurdles ; to be ridden by a lady—Miss I Button 1, H Sharplin 2 GAM Buckley, Eaq, £2 2i, added to the Association's priza. Leaping compe tition witii lady riders —Miss 1 Button Pony n6t exceedieg 14 hands, that shows best style of jumping over three flights of hurdlee GA M Buckley 1, R F Curtis 2 GAJf Buckley, Esq, £2 2s, added to-'the Association's pri^e, for pony leaping com petition—G A M Buckley . MORSE SKOBINa COMPETITION Judges—Messrs A McFarlane, junr., and A Maxwell Draught horae—R Simpaoa 1, H McCon nd2 Messrs J Orr and Co, £1 Is, added to the Association's ptissa, for the best shod draught horso—R. Simpson Light horae —H McConnell 1, 3 H Stephens 2 ( &ie^r a Collins amd Co, £1 Is, added to the Assoiiation's yf}™* for *ho best ehod ijght horse—H MeConnell PIGS Judges—Mesßrs Q *Gilniour and A Muir Class Scewards~*"Me6srs W Feohneyand H Dcmaldsott

BERaSHIRE. i Boar over 12 months—James Rowe 1, W J Silcock 2 Boar under 12 montliE—G E Rhodes 1, W J Silcook 2 Boar under six months—J Rowe 1, G E Rhodes 2, I Ronevh o Sow over 12 months—J Rowe 1, W J Sileock 2 and h c Sow under 12 mnn'hs—G E Rhodes 1, J Kowe 2 aud S, W J Silcock h c Sow under nix months—W Wills 1, J Rowe 2, G E Rhodes 3, W J Silcock h c Sow, with litter ot not less than six uadet two months o'.d—J Mawson 1 YOKKSIUUK BtiElsn Boar over 12 m< uthi—J Howe 1 and 2 Boar under 12 months—J Rowe 1 and h c Sow over 12 months old—J Rowe 1 and 2 Sow under 12 months old—J Rowe 1 and 2 ANY OTHER IJRKKD Boar of any age — H Stuurt 1 and 2 Sow of any ;vge—-H 1 and 2 Sow, wiih li«.tr of not less than 6, under 2 mouths old—J Tucker 1, E Oorbclt 2 ThoNZ Far.ners 1 Co-operatiro AbßOcia tion, Ltd., £] la for the best Sow with litter of not lees than six, under two months—J Tucker L ANY BREED Pea of three Porkers—W J Silc;ck 1, H Stuart 2, Master 0 Prebble 3 and ho

DOGS

Judges—Messrs W Wright and D Garnet on Class Stewards—Messrs J Williams, junr., and J D Stewart Smooth-coated Collio Sheep Dog or Slut— R 0 Maidens 1, D Brick 2, A Ktdd 3 Rough-coated Collie Sheep Dog or Slut — R R Brown 1, Master S Whkaker 2, J H Rule 3 Bearded Sheep Dog or Slut—Master H Capon 1, F H Maidens 2, J Smith 3 Cattle Dog or Slut—Mra H Pocook 1

PRODUCE.

Judges —Messrs J 0 Lord and A Candy Baker m Attendance —Mr P Hanrahan Class Stewards—Measrs T F Gibson, R Shearman, and J Friedlander Supervisor—Mr J Tucker 31bs Separator Butter, without prints— Mrs Werrin 1 and 2 31bs Powdered Butter Separator — Mrs Werrin 1 and 2 31bs fresh Butter, without) prints, other than separator—Mise T Wilson 1, Mrs E Horsey 2, Mrs GAM Buckley 3 3lbs powdered Butter, other than ', separator—Mrs T McDowell 1 and 2, Mrs E Horsey 3 Messrs Shearman Bros, £1 Is, for exhibit of hand-made butter—Mrs A Weston 1 Display of Fancy Butter, not less than 21bs, quality to be taken into consideration, other than separator—Mrs J Brown 1 and 2, Miss E J Dawson h c Keg or jar of salted butter, fit for exporta tion—Mrs T McDowell 1 and 2, Miss E J Dawaon h c Colonial cheese of not less than 151bs— Mrs E Horsey 1 and 2, Miss E J Dawson h c Side of bacon, smoked—R Lewis 1 and 2 Side of bacon (uaamoked), confined to farmers resident Ashburton county only— W J Moses 1, Mrs J Croy 2 Two hams {unsmoked)~W J Moses 1, Mrs E Horsey 2 Side of bacon (unemoked)—R Lewis 1 and 2 Two hams (smoked)—R Lewis 1 and 2 Two hams (unsmoked) —R Lewid 1 and 2, Mrs J Croy h c Ashburton Club and MSA, £1 Is for ham, fed and cured m the Ashburton County—R Lewis Spiced beef, not less than 251bn—-Mrs E Horsey Two mutton hams—Mrs E Horsey Twelve heu egg? —Miss N Kane 1, Mrs E Horsey 2, Mrs T McDowell h c Twelve duck eggs—Mrs J M Smith 1, Miss Maggijj Small 2, Mrs J Croy 3, Mrs E Horsey i c Loaf of home made bread, not less than 3ibs —Miss A Williams I, Mrs J Croy 2, Mrs E Horsey 3, Mrs W Anderson v h c T Roliibt, Esq, £1 or sack of Four for loaf of home made bread, riiarle with flour from the Wakanui mills—Mrs W Anderson TheN.JJ Farmers' Cooperative Associa tion, Ltd, £1 Is for loaf of home made bread, 3!bs weight (any jfloui) — Miss A Shearer Diah of honey—Mrs E Horsey 1, Misa T Wilson 2, Peter Anderson c T Bullock, E».q, £1 la for 31b loaf of home made bread. Open to competitors who have never won a priza at any Show, Con fined to Ashburton County, bakers excluded—Miss F A Rundle The Canterbury Flour Mills give £1 or sack of flour for loaf of homemado bread from flour ground at the Canterbury Mills- Miss F A Rundle T Rollitt, Esq, £1 or sack of Flour, for plate of six home made scones, made with fiour from the Wakanui mills—Miss E Wakeham The Singer Manufacturing Co;, sewing machine, value £13 10s, to the winner of most points m the produce classee—Mis E Horsey

SMALL BIRDS.

First prijse, £1 10a; second 12s. To boy who sold most small birds' heads c.t eggs, from 30th June last to 29th October—D Mahoney, 450, 1; R Croy, 350 2.

FARMERS' BOOK-KEEPING.

Mr J Brown £2 2s and Mr J Stringfellow £1 Is, first) prize, and the ABhburton A & P Association £1 Is, second prizo for the simplest and most efficient system of far mers' book keeping—D T Todd 1

IMPLEMENTS Messrs W H Oollins k Go's special prize for best collection —P and D Duncan

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT PRO ROGUED.

THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct.. 28, 10.30 a.m, This office 11.9 a.m) London, October 27 The Imperial Parliament has pro rogued. The Queen m her closing speech, expatiated upon the brilliant qualities of the brave regiments m repelling the Boer invasion of British territory, and expressed Her Majesty's profonnd sor row at the loss of so many gallant soldiers. She hoped the divine bless ing would rest upon their efforts to restore peace and good government is the South African portion of the Empire, and vindicate the honour of the country.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Battle at Reitfontein

Kout of the Enemy

Death of Major-General frymons.

Reinforcements for J a; ysmith.

Ec-capture of Jameson's Maxims,

The Wounded at Dundee,

The New Zealand Contingent

United Prose Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Durban, October 26 A battalion of Rifles and nine field guns have reinforced Ladysmith. The Maxims taken by the Boers daring the Jameson raid were re cap- ' tured at filandslaagts, Sir George White reports that the Johannesburg Contingent, including the German legion, was completely broken up at Elandsiaagte. The Boers implored the British for admission to the English ambulances. Oolonel Schiel, Commander of the German Corps, admits the accuracy of the British artillery fire, which was irresistible. A party of blue-jackets, have seized the Durban branch of the Transvaal National Bank. I The Boers have occupied Windsor ton, near Barkly West. The Basutos applied for permission j to fight for the Queen, Sir Godfrey Langden, British Commissioner, dis countenanced the request. London October, 27 The War Office explains that the wounded were left at Dundee m the care of British doctors m order to avoid the risks of the long march. The newspapers endorse the Govern ment's great gratification at the des patch of the New Zealand Contingent, which sailed amidst so much enthu siasm. General Joubert informed Sir George White of the death of Major- General Symons. When the news was announced m the House of Com mons members uncovered. Sydney, October 27 The members of the Stock Exchange hava subscribed £150 as the nucleus of a fund for the widows and orphans of the members of the Contingent. The Mayor has convened a meeting with the object of inaugurating a National Patriotic Fund for a similar purpose. The Ambulance Association has provided a large quantity of bandages for the use of the Contingent. Failing a reply from the Imperial Government to the request that certain officers ba attached to the Transeaal command for instructional purpose?, and m view of the large percentage of British officers killed and wounded, the Government has decided that a number of special officers shall accom pany the Contingent. It is considered that under the circumatanqes their services will not be refused.

Another Battle

Many Boers Killed.

Splendid Shooting

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 27, 10.30 p-m.

This Office 1114 p.m)

Durban, October 27

Six thousand Boers occupied a strong position on a ridge at Reitfontein, commanding tho main road, when the British artillery silenced their fire. A general advance was made by the Gloucester ani Devonshire regiments. They encountered a withering fire when storming Tintayoni Hill, the Gloueesters' casualties amounting to 64, The Natal Carbineers, the Liverpool Regiment, Sixtieth Rifles, and the Imperial Light Horse assailed the Boers from the rear. The Boer Bhatp shooters covered them and maintained a splendid rifle duel, The colonial marksmen eclipsed the Boers, shooting brilliantly. A British and colonial charge forced the enemy to retreat to the main position at Matawanskop, which was shelled until abandoned. The Lancers pursued and killed many.

Brilliant Sortie from Kimberley

Boer Reverse

Received Wakapuaka 0«t 28, 9.10 a.m, This Office 9-33 a.m) Capetown, October 27 On Tuesday 500 British m two armoured trains made a sortie from Kimberley and attacked the Boers under Commandant Botha. Many Boers were killed, only three British were killed and twenty one wounded, The British-India transport steamer " Gayathla" has landed a battery and a-hal£ of field artillery at Capetown. Durban, October 27 The blue jackets were withdrawn from Transyaal Bank after the pre mises had been searched. There are 8600 refugees m Durban and 5000 at East London,

A Boer Description of the High landers.

Received Wakapuaka October 28, 1030 am, This Office 11.9 a.m) Durban, October 28 The goers admit that m the defeat at Elandslaagte they suffered rnoafc from the Gordon Highlanders, whom they describe as i( soldiers m little clothes, half men half women,"

Engagement at Rhodes' Drift.

Firing' on the Ambulance.

Hospital Ships.

(Received Wakapuaka Oott 28,10-30 a.m, This Office 11.9 a.m) Capetown, October 27 A force of Rhodesian horse, uncjpr Lieutenant-OoJonsl Plommer, engaged the Boers at Rhodes' Drift or the [ Limpopo, North Mafeking, killing seven and wounding many. The Boers fired on the British ambulance wag* gons, London, October 27 The steamers Trojan and Spartan,'

have been charlercd as hospital ships to South Africa. Lady Randolph 3humhill has init iated a fund with the view of raising £30,000 for purchasing an Anglo- American hospital ship,

United Pruss Association—By Eleot.ric Telcgruph—Copyright (Received Wakapuakr. OeK 27, 10 30 p m, 'j his Office 10 55 p. m) Sydney, October 27 The Imperial GovfTtinisnt liaa permission for four unattached local cilbers to proceed to the Trans vaal for instruction. A local insurance broker has received a cible from the London uriderwrit'-rtj ■stating that on and after Noveraiftp | 10, all Australian produce for Gn fts Britain will bochargfd on war indemnity rates. This is believed to be the out come of the European complications. Melbourne, October 27 Colonel Price, addressing the con tingent prior to embarking iv the Medic, said he bad do fear for their courage or discipline, but had grare fears for their impetuosity, which waa by no means an attribute required m action. As the troops began to march, Pri vate Blay was thrown from his borso and so seriously injured that he had to be sent to the hospital. Adelaide, October 27 Dr Hornebrook, mentioned m con nection with the surrender of the Boers, is the son o* a local resident. He waa sent by the British Govern ment to India m connection with th» plague and was afterwards transferred to South Africa,

COMMERCIAL.

An Invercargill Press Association tele gram states that the Grain Brokers Aeeocift turn report good business m graded oats during the week at 2s Id, B 2s, O Is lid fob Bluff, sacks m. If the demand oon tinues further advances may be looked for.

SPORTNG.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

President—Donald McLean, Esq ; VIOB- Presidbnt—P Devane, Eeq,- Stewards —Messrs J Small, R J Henry, J Me- Conochie, J Davery, Daniel McKendry, F McCafferty, and J McOormiok ; Judge —Mr D McLean; Starter—Mr R J Henry; Clebk of Scales—Mr R Friediander; Clekk of Course—Mr George Keller; Handioappek—Mi H Brlnkman ; Timekeepers— Messrs D Thomas, J Lewie, and J Miiller.

There was beautiful weather and a very large attendance at the Spring Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club* The tickets on the tofcalisator were 10s each. Following are results up to time of going to press:— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20sovh, two mites—Berlin Mac, 1; Dooley 2 ; Jock McQuilla 3. Time—s 41. Dividend-£3 8s Faembes Pjqate Handicap Teot,—lb (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horße 2 soya from the stake ; confined to horsea the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Ashburton Gouniy, and muab have been the property of such owner prior to the Ist August, 1899, and trained m the County sinca that date ; two mile;—Wen lock 1 ; Home Rule 2 ; Toronto 3. Time — 5.58. Dividend—l7a. Laomhob Handicap (harness), of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake; two miles—General Grig*, 1; Roxolla, 2 ; Mal colm D, 3 ; Linwood 17sec also started.

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Canterbury A. and P. Show—General entties for the Canterbury A. and P. Show close with the Secretary to-day. Pickpocket at the Show—Whilst the jumping was m progress on J?dday ? a light fingered individual relieved a well known local resident of a five pound note and tea shillings m silver. Accident—-A lad named Rickards was thrown from his horse last night and severely hurt. The accident occurred near Mr Sam Brown's gate, and the boy was picked up by a trap and taken tuck to Ashburfcon foe mediciti attention* Peiiiitivb Methodist Chgrch—The an niversary services of the Primitive Metho dist Chtirch will be conducted to-morrow by the Rev W O Woodward, of Timaru. Tha Service of Song will commence at 2 30 Straight Taljc. — A Johannesburg ; minister wriring to some friends doga ; not mince his words jn referring to t|}e Boers, J3o cays :—-**' My knowledge of the facts convince me that the Transvaal Government is rotten throughand through with bribery and corruption, and where not corrupt stands condemned for In capacity and ignorance. From the Volksraad down to the zarps (police) there is no braush oF the service which cannon be bought and sold. The worst side of all this is that it is done with pious pose, i and these political criraas, . dynamite concessions, and other unspeakable mi« quities, are clothed m Bibioal language^ garnished with texts and a loud profession of faith m God. When one sees the utter cant, hypocricjj the barefaced humbug which goes on at Pretoria and here, m the name eta Christian Government it is little wonder that religion is scoffed at and discounted.

THE ASHBUiiTOH GUARDIAN? SATUMja?, OCTOBEB 28, 1899



SA^iyElt*-& »oix» Euca lypti Extract Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as 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 Olinioa 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. UR PURE VOLATILE EUOAL¥PT T EXTRACT, which is recognised by th.c medical division of the PrussianGovernmenti to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to as through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1873, we atate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clino of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parinacology, at Bon, and Professor Dm Mossier, Director e»! the Medioal Clinics at Greifswatd, that only products that are saturated with oxygen ajd freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an Internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen, 2 By their alcohoiio thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through tne presence at acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so-called 6ucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, broaahitia, diphtheria, internal nflamafeions, dysentery, etc., the con. sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS.



j The rise m the price of wool and fche firm I state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. Aa a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Co&fcings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighbad & Bebjjyman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct'early j m May for a large shipment of the most j fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ust before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighbad and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New G^oda. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £"6 13s 9 made up m their well known style' and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values O?EEijEABr> m a 'Bus.—"Sir, you area clumsy feilow—you trod on my foot." I am extremely sorry—l hope £ did not hurt you very much." The soft answer turned away the other's wrath, and even produced an apology. "Oh, no, not very much— you mast excuse me, I am a little irritable —fact is, out of sorts, liver, billiousness, and that sorfc of thing, you know—thoroughly wretched." *'My dear sir, of course I excuse you, but why don't you take some thing?'' • Tried everything—no good." "Nonsease, you haven't tried Holloway's Pills, I know—they never fail m cases liko yours." "Gad! I never thought of 'em. By ove, I'll try 'en at once. Hi conductor,. gbop the 'bus,"—&dvfc...



Thi Dresden Piano Company's repre sentatives, Massrs A. Jackson and J. Gofton, are at preaent m Ashburton for the purpose of conducting the CJompany'a annual sale of pianos, organs, and all kinds of musical instruments at wholesale prises for cash or on easy terms to suit all classes. Pianos may be purchased from 20a monthly, and American organs from 10s 6d monthly. The representatives headquarters are at the Commercial Hotel, and they will be pleased to answer all .communications addressed to them there, or «are ol Mfi H. Ktephenson, the Local Agent. In connection with the above the head tuner, Mr Qo(tQn t is prepared to receive orders for piano tuning, and all orders entrusted to his oare will b.o executed with despatch. Tho Company are t&e largest) importers m the colony, and being faca-yily overstocked purchasers can rely on getting #.ra*j-<jiasß value. A ten years warranty is giwa ss'ith every instrument. Second hand instruments taken as part payment, and full value allowed. (Advt Smoke New Yeaas,



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WANTED Known—That Mitchell & T»enb* have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Barnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton* S a a si . H w Sj S O I^S Sound the 8t PRAISES ImeJ PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. WILSON'S NEW {SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED! /~IALL Early^and choose your dccl s from the full Btock of new Goods.



Carraway Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole ... ... Is „,, Pimento, ground le 2d „ „ Mixed Spice ljd per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottla Carry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum ..« 6d   Saltpetre , 6d „ „ TartaricAcld ... ... IslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed ... . 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MATCHES—PIaids, 4£d per doa, 4s per gross 250 8 .la 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd pc» dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maoonoehle's Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin  Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mallett 7d per tin Oysters 8d  „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large 8d   Sardines, small ... .., 4d   Salmon, Hf.lly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „  OlL—Lucca, 2a 4d per bottle Salad, £ pint sd, 1 pine lOd Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Biackwell'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 perjbottle Patent Groats, Robinson's,^lodj] Har per's, 9d per tin MelUoß'jFood, ls_Bdper tin}'



Vm Heuten's Cocoa, £lb, lid ;J£lb, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jib, B£d ; lib, Is 4£<i Real Good Oandles, 4|dperlb; 8s 8d per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d per lb; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71ba for Is Peatri, Blba for Is Sago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, Lamon, Orange and Clt ton, 8d per lb i Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3a 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jara Assorted Jams, 14a 6d per doz Lea a»d Perrin'a Sauce, large, 2a 8d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Saace, small, 5d ; large, 3d Brown's Corn Floor, 3d pe* lb Mazlna fi/i per dozen 5a 6d Whiting, V b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tins, 8d per tin, 7a 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 4lb Is, 561 b lla 3d Treaole, 2lh 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Flt»flst Raisins 6idperlb Finest Sultanas 7|d „  Finest Garr&rsja ... ... 6d „ „ per case 4Ad   Stewing Flijs 7fd „ „ French Pkms (choice) ... 1« *» »» Stewing Plums .»« ... 3d „ j Finest Mnßcatels ... ... Is )d „ „ | Californian Muscatels ... Is  „ Dates, extra fine, 3ib boxes, la 9d per box j Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... le 6d „„] Almonds, Sicily Is 4d „ „ Barcc'pna Nuts ... ... 8d „,, Shell Almonds 10d   Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Nixey's Blaeklead, Id aize, 9d per doz Jamai'J>ome|Bl»ckkad,Pd per dos ■ <



-:PEOVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'a always m stock, CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BAOON AND HAMS —%l Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. MoOallum." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, ?£d. GORE OATMFAL~2SIb Bag, 2s 6d



JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^ WE Ol»im to be the Leading Firm of Grooers, Ironmongers,'and Crockery Merchants m Ashburfcon. We import all oar Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash, and are therefore m the best position to supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We gairantee all oar goods fall weight) aDd fineßt quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any peraon leaving an order with ua can gefc a parcel ticket, and therefore always be surej of^having their goods at the station m time. No charga for ticket. Jj JLIIJ U Xl> PER SACK 13s. — »UGKAi* — *2£d per lt> wltn Tea I MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2s 4d per lb stb Box .. 8s 9d, 9a 7d, 11s lOlbßox « .- .„ 16a Bd, 18s 4d, 21* 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; slb, 9s 7d GOLD LB&F TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d; 51b, 9a 7d



3 ! I WAVERLEY CYCLES. T^T E W SHIPMENT JU tt BT T^C HA NJD ALL LATEST IMPKOVEMENTS — (X) Two or three 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, will »ell at_£2o A feW go6d "second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up. SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. 1 ASHBURTON,