SECOND EDITION Mail Notices.

Malls close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations: — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 For Northern Ports, Westport, and West Coast, alie Australia, United Kingdom, Con tinent) of Europe, United States of Amerio , etc. (to connect with Waikare at Welling ton), per Rotomahana, at 6 30 p m WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 For Northern Ports, Westporb, and Aus tralia, via Auckland, per Talune, at 10 30 am For Northeea Ports and Weitport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m

EPHEMERIS.

Phases ef Moon for October

SUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashbnrton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 ft m, 2.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) Tf MARU—nt 10 55 am,350 pm DUNKDIN— at 12 54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily *t Ashburton from—* CHHIBTOHURCH-at 10.45 t m, 12.48

p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU-at 10.35 a m, 2 55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

Commercial.

HINDS SALE

About 100 sheep, all ewes with iambs at foot, were yarded at the Hinds yesterday, for the monthly auction, but as a result of the Heavy rainfall in the forenoon the attendance of buyers waa very limited, and only two lines found purchasers at auotioa. Mr D. Thomas obtained 10s for 200 ewes with lambs, and the Farmers' Co-operative Association £ls 2d for 115 ewes with a large proportion of lambs prices were, for all counted in each instance.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows onf October 29, 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl _ 2s 2& to 2s 3d „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 3d „  Hunter's 2s Id to 2s 2d Oats—Duns .. Is 5d to Is 6d Danish Is 5d to Is 6d Canadians Is 7d Sparrowbills 1b 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47s 6d to 50s Grass Seed—Old pasture, 2s to 2s 3d New  Is 6d to Is 9d The above are prices currenb paid to armers on truoks ab Ashburton.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The usual weekly stock sale was held at the Ashbnrton yards to-day, before a moderate gathering of the public* The totals of sheep and catt'e brought forward were small, although the butchers' sheep pens were well stocked. The en'ry of c\ttle embraced no fab stock, and for the few stores yarded enhanced values were ob'ained. The total yarding of cattle was only a d< zso head, made up mostly of yoarlings sad oaives, und the following prioes wer« realised:— Dry o-»ws £5, springers £4 5* and £5 17* 6iJ, yearling heifers £3 and £3 12% yearling steers £2 2s caives 24s 6d an.l 28a. The entries for batchers' purposes comprised adous 35 pens of sheep, the bulk of which were oros«breds, including some of good quality, and also 6 pens of shorn wethers ; in the store pens only 4 lots were yarded. Prices in fat sheep, owing to the large entry, were nob maintained so welt as ia«t week, although still ranging high. Mr E W Hanmsr obtained 19s 7d for two pens of forward ewes; Frfedlaoder Bros., made good sales in fn« hoggets a% 22* 6d, orossbreds 39s and 17s 3d, merino wethers, in backward condition, 6s 9<l. Th« N,Z Farmers' Co Op. Association obtained 12s 6d for merino *wes, orossbreds ranging from 15s 101 tn 20« 3d They afso offered the first *: om sheep brought to the yards this season, whioh made good sales at 15s 4d and 16s. The first fat lambs wete also submitted by them and were passed ab 12s. Mr D Thomas reached 23s for a few prime crosebredt, his other sales of fat orossbreds ruling frcm 17i 4(t t« 20s 3d.

In the store peni t Friedlander Bros cleared backward merino wethers at ss, and a line of 82 crossbred ewes, with 90 lambi well growo, at Us, all counted, A few lines of sheep were passed.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1900. NAMELESS GRAVES.

The sad circumstances connected with the death of Trooper Moffafc in Booth Africa, which are mentioned in thi issue, show us one of the seamy sides of war, and open np a field for very anxious speculation. From what we can gather the case referred to is by no means an isolated one. Indeed we are informed oh pretty good authority that at least fifteen of the members of the New Zealand contingents had died from disease in South Africa prior to tha end of July, but we have not bad half that number of deaths recorded. We fear that when we come to know all the sad details of this wretched business we shall find that the colony's losses by death are much greater than is now supposed. There is no reason to believe that the cases of the late Trooper Upton, whose death was not officially announced for more than two months—and then only after many enquiries had been made by his relations-—and the case reported by as to-day are uncommon oner On the contrary, it is most probable that amongst the 1700 odd New Zealandem who went to the front, more than we yst know of are now lying in nameless graves on the veldt, or amongst the barren kopjes of South Africa, These graves have been met with continually by the troops marching backwards and forwards through the Dutch republics. Little brown heaps of stones, sometimes one by itself, and sometimes two or more together, tell of the brave fellows who have been struck down suddenly far from home and friends, but whose identity there is nothing to indicate. Sometimes indeed a comrade may have had time to put a stake at the head of a grave, and cut or write the name of him who lies below ; but that is seldom done for the poor privates who may be shot down on the battle field. After all, such cases as these are merely one of many sad results of war, and it may be that tfaay cannot be avoided. Bat

why deaths in the hospitals from disease or wounds should so often be passed over without official notice to friends of the deceased ia a matter we in this colony cannot understand. We know of course, that the large numbers of invalided soldiers constantly going into the hospitals must have severely taxed the energies of the staffs of those institutions. Still one would suppose that proper arrangements would have been made by the authorities to have at least a weekly list of the dead pre pared, so that friends could be advised as soon as possible. We have an uneasy feeling that a good many of those from time to time reported missing have been shot down amongst the kopjoß, no living witnesses being left to tell the story.

Local and General.

Back Again.—Mr Heyss, the Income lax Expert, is again in town.

Fishing.—Owing to the heavy rains the Rangitata is not fit for fishing.

Prior at Miat.—lt is understood that the butchers of Dunedin have decided to raise me price of meat by Id all round from fester day. CoMIKQ--Mr P R Dtx, manager of Dix s Gaiety Company, passed through to Christ church by last night's express' He expects to bring a oompany to Ashburtoa for a short season soon

Batohikg—One of the white swans belonging to the Domain Is at present engaged hatching her eggs; Her nest is on ene of the islands, In rather an exposed position, and In full view of the passers by.

Angling.—Not much has bsen done in stngling matters lately, but Mr F Tasker had some good sport in the Pareora yesterday. He caught 56 trout, weighing 731bs, in four hours and a h»lf-~/W

The Pba Riflb Aochmn*.—The boy Harry Cole, aged twelve years, who was shot at Timaru by his brother on the after noon of October 17, the bullet from a pea rift* lodging in his brain, died in the Timaru Hospital at 8 o'clock last night.

Posial Appointment—Po»tal appoint* mentßtare notified of P O Amos, letter uarrier,' Ashbnrton; J 8 Reid, postmaster and telegraphist, Hinds; G V Ormandy, postmaster, Lowoliff.

To CoyTßOi. the -Boers—Sir Robert Reid thinks that no fewer than 60.000 men will be needed to control the annexed Boer Kepablic, in addition to the help obtainable from the police and the British population.

A Likblt Govbrnob,—Rumor has it that Sir Hubert Jerningham will be given the Governorship of one of the Australian prov inces presently, under the new Fedsial loheme whioh. ts to come into operation at the begin ning ot ISOI.

A Visitor—Mr Stafford Ransome, special commissioner of the Spheie and the lately established London halfpenny journal, the Daily Express, is at present In Dunedin, says the Daily Times on a flying trip to New Zealand. His visit to this colony is nude in connection with the expansion policy, in which the papers he reoresents take a warm interest. From New Zealand Mr Rmiome proceeds to China.

A Singular Incident—A singular Inci dent occurred at W»ihi on Tuesday last to a young boy named Grade, aged five years It seems thar he was playing in a paddeck near the residence of his parents, when he suddenly cried out, as if hit and fell down; His mother went to his assistance, and on picking him up and examining htm, found one of his flogeri blown off, and the hand shattered. The affair is a complete mystery, but it is conjectured that he was hit by a bullet fired from some distance

Ibhh Newspapers Amalgamation.—The Daily Independent being enable to pay its way an official liquidator was appointed. After very keen competition between the Freeman's Journal and the Daily Nation the latter was declared the purchaser. The Nation and Indeptndant will be amalgamated. It ia said that a sum of over £80,000 was lost by the proprietors of the defunct Parnsiiite organ since it was eitabliahod.

Railway Altebations. — The new passenger station at O*maru was opened yesterday. All trains going to Dunedin will now run right through instead of as formerly backing out of the old station at Oatn&rn, This change has necessitated the whole of the rolling stock being altered oo the Chrisfcchurch-Dunodin motion by the moving of tho hooks of waggons and carriages from one end of the vehiole to the other. This change was, we understand, effected on Sunday last.

Thb Train Services—The special trains put on to overtake the anticipated heavy passenger traffic jn , connection with the Uhristchurch Exhibition ani Carnival week commenced to ran yesterday. The one that passed through last night for ChrUtohureh was very poorly patronised, and only a few passengers got on here. This may be accounted for by the fact that the excumion f*re», so far as this section is concerned, do not commence until to-day.

Thi Defehck of thb Forth.—Home papers just received state that fortifications for the defsßos of the Firth of Forth and the Forth Bridge are in progress. The prinoipai works are »t> North Quesnsferry and occupy a commanding position, as the land at this point juts out into the Forth, so that the guns will sweep the estuary for miles. Two six inch guns are to be mounted on the forts and the range and effectiveness of these weapons should ensure a warm reception for any hostile craft. Two more guns are to be placed on the island of Inch Garvie aad a powerful searchlight is to be ereoted ai the Coast Guard Station in the vicinity.

The Coal Ooipot—The coal output at Westport last week was 4427 tons 18cwt, of which amount the Westporb Coal Company shipped 3567 tons 6cwt, and the Westport Co-operative Company 160 tons 12owt. From Qreymouth the Blackball Coal Com pany exported 1011 tons coal, and the Brunner Company 809 tons 2cwt coal, 8 tons scwt ooke, and 5 tons 13owfc bricks. The Blackball Company's output is the smallest for one week since operations were com menced.

Northern Shows—The principal show of the Auckland province was held at Hamilton, Watkato, on Wednesday, 24th October, being the day following the Ash burton Show, and like the latter the weather was not favorable, being showery; tDhere was a large entry of horses, totalling 293. The Gisborne Show was held the same day during delightful weather, and there was a good attendance. The chief feature of the latter show was horseflesh—troop horses and the jumping contest for hunters creating * lot of interest.

Fibs—On Saturday night at Geraldine there was a mild exoitemenb at the north end of the town through an aooident in Messrs Bates & Co's shop. It appears that a lame lamp, known as the Mammoth Rochester, fell from the ceiling on to the floor while alight, and came very near causing a serious fire. There were a good many young men about the streets at the time, and with their assistance the flames were soon got under* Someone foolishly ran with a mattress from a bed to try to smother the flame, but to the amusement of the bystanders the mattreSl itself took Jjrt and had to be dipped in the water raoe. Eventually the fire was beaten out with a fancy fire screen, the nearest handy thing in the shop. Fortunately, the lamp fell in the centre of the floor, away from anything inflammable, or there might have be«n some difficulty in getting the fire under. As it was, three choice mantelpieces which were nearest) to the flamts were b»d}y soorohed. Apart frojp this the only damage of any consequence was to the lamp itself. The lamp had been suspended by a few strands of thin brass wire instead of a chain, and the heavy weight had worn the loop through, hence the fall,— 7emuka Leader

As Providence willed, By her bieyole killed. 'Twat thuf her epitaph ran :— •In bloomers and cap, {Enough sad the mishap, She went to her death like a man.'

•4 s Good as Flting. — Science and mechanical genuis is improving and accelera ting the means of locomotion very much of late year*. The motor oar, which but a few years ago was regarded B9 the dream of a visionary, is now in increasing daily use in the Old Ccuntry and on the Continent-. The speed attained has reached fsrty-lwo miles an hour, or a higher rate than our railway express trains run at, The sensatiot while travelling in a motor car running at this high speed is described in an art ice on our fourth page as being ' as good as flying. 1

A Well Founded Complaint—At recent meetings of the local Boroogh Council, general complaints have been made of non attendaooo of members appointed on general committees. List night the subject was referred to. When a matter was proposed for relegation to one of the present Commit' tees the M*yor urged the appointment of a special committee otherwise the usual delay would occur. Much annoyance and delay would be prevented, if members attended to committee business

Mount Somebs Sports-At the annual meeting of the Mount Somers Races and Sports Committee the balance sheet showed a ortdlfc balarfoe on the year's working of about £35, and a credit balance in hand of £55 4s Id. The Committee decided to inorease the prizs money by £20. The Cup is row worth £15, and all races are raised substantially. The programmes are in the handa of the printer, and are to be approved by the C.J.C, and the Trotting Association. Several horses are already in hand training for the meeting, so a good day's racing may be expected. Athletic events are also to be run, which will be open to all comers. The Committee intend making further Improvements on the racecourse

A New Firm.—Messrs Kennedy and Muir announce that they have taken over the jobbing and engineering branoh business of Messrs Reid and Gray, and aa both partner* have had targe experience in the ■•parate branohei of their trade, they should be able not only to maintain but extend the present large connection. Mr Kennedy was with the Dunedin firm of Messrs Reid and Qray at ploughamith and general implement maker, and ior the last four years has been in business on his own account in Geraldine, while Mr Muir is a practical horse-shoer of Melbourne experience, and has also a long experience of the trade locally. Both partners being practical men it follows that the work entrusted to them will be turned oub to the satisfaction of their clients.

Flood in th» Ashburtok River — Tha Ashburton river was in high flood last evening, probably higher than for many years. At 915 p.m the river was quite a foot higher than it was daring the last flood and was still rising. A man camped at the end of the bridge had to wade out with his belongings, as the water reached his bunk. Mr Lewis, bacon curer, had the water within two feet of hia house. We shall probably hear of tome damage being done in the low lying ground. At one time the water was close to the approach to the bridge. The vibration on this structure was very strong and it is possible that when the flood subsides some of the piles may be found to be shaken a bit. Hundreds of people visited the bridge to see the unusual sight, the ladies being very much in evidence. Even when it became too dark tojsee anything crowds were wending their way riverward. According to accounts received late last evening the river had overflowed at Greenstreet and all about the school was under water.

Navigating the Molymeox—An enter prising young man who attempted to navigate Ike Molyneux in a boat constructed of cement casks, packing cask*, c c» did not meat with the Buccess he deserved. Be overcame ail obstaotas till he reached Coal Creek, but soon after leaving that place on Thursday morning he received a rather unceremonious immersion. The Mount Benger Mailittktez that when passing the Dunedin dredge he cleared the first shore rope safely, but fell foul of the second one, which was rather cose to the surface, and his little craft was capsized. He manfully tried to right it and bring it ashore, but the current being too strong he had to aban don the boat and swim for the shore, which he reached without further mishap. His kit of tools fell into the river, but were fished out by some local residents, The explorer, who was bootless, had rather & " tender footed" journey, to the* township, having lost hie boots with the boat. Needless to Bay, much excitement was occasioned by the incident, a goodly number of persons having gone down to wish the plucky boatman bon voyage, not expecting such a speedy term nation to the journey.

Importation of Tunis Shbbp.—There was landed from the Moans, at Auckland, on Wednesday a pen of Tunis sbeep, consisting of six ewes and two rams. This breed of sheep is comparatively unknown, and these new arrivals 'according to the Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily lima) are the first of the kind ever landed In this colony. It) is claimed for them tint they possets some very valuable merits. In the first place, they ar<> regarded as tha most hardy and disease-resist ing breed of sheep in existence. Their mutton is said to possess a peculiarly sweet flavour, and American butchers who have handled it pay more for a Tunis carcase than for any other mattoo. Their wool is of a good character, being fio*, but of strong fibre, though a shade light. They are moderate in size—just suitable for freezers. Their docility is so marked that they frequently follow their shepherd about like ■heep dogs. This shipment was madt by Messrs William Cooper and Nephew, of Berkhatnpitead, England, to their New Zea land agent, Mr Harrowell, of Manurewa, Auckland, and are intended for experimental purposes* CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sa&dßtein, DBOAI, FS, MO, whi has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary, artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepare 1. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, C&shel Street W., over M Sandstein, jeweller, Cbristchurch. 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily.

Flood at Waiau.

Waiatj, October 29

A gap of 35ft in width bas been washed out of the southern approach of the W»iau bridge. The river is heavily flooded, and the gale is still raging*

THE FATAL TRAMWAY ACCIDENT

THE INQUEST.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright)

Ddnkdin, October 29

An inquiry touching the death of the Chinaman killed by the scoideni on the Roslyn tramway, was commenced to-day before Mr C. C. Graham, coroner, and a jury, Some of the passengers were unable to attend. Those who appeared to be all right on Saturday and yesterday not being so well to-day. Tin evidence showed that the oar started from Boilyn, and on reaohing the exchange tables on the town belt pas sengers changed into another oar. An employee asked the drirtr if he would put the rope into the grlpper. The gripman said he would take it a little lower down, but on starting off he was never able to stop, and the bottom was reached in about a minute and a half.

Molntosh, the. gripman, declared it was impossible to pick up the rope on the table. The oars rarely started from there now, as they came down on the rope and kept it, but he challenged anyone to pick up the rope. The foreman for the Company believed on the other hand that the rope could be picked up. He also thonght that if the gripman had made more use of the dolphin brake the par could hare been pulled up. The iaquest was Adjourned till ne^ct week.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The usual meeting of the above was held last evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr H Friedlander), Crs. G W Andrews, J W Timmins, J Davison, R Clark, E J Paul, H M Jones, H Willis.

The Mayor stated the debit balance at the bank was reported as £141 Oa 3d. Receipts —Rates £55 15s, rent reserves £103 16s, licenses—carriers £11, carriage £13, drivers £3 5h ; petroleum £lf public entertainment 10), dojts 10j, library account 12s, bridges and culverts refund £7 4s, asphalting £1 lla. Total receipts—£l9B 3?.

Correspondence was read from thn Secretary General Post Office re new Poet Office building for Ashburtcn, indicating that the new Post Office was to be ereoted opposite the Square From Mr J McLaohlan on same subject. Both letters received with thanks

From Mist Laurenson re erection of fence. —Referred to Works Committee

From J M Morrissey, Old Men's Home, for permission to carry drain to river, etc.— Received

Or Andrews spoke in favor of the application aa the only method of safely carrying off thia drainages—The letter was referred to the Works Committee with power to aob Claims for enrolment were received from M. and R J D Hilgrove, which were granted.

A petition was read from residents in Kermode Street W«ssb for repaha to road. —-Received and referred to Works Com* mittee for its report The Lighting Committee reported at follows:—Your Committee have considered Messrs * Turnbull and Jones' report on the scheme for the electric lighting of this borough, but as certain further information required has nob yeb come to hand, the Committee has no recommendations yet to make on this report.—Your Committee, how* ever, recommend the Council to make application to the directors of the Fairfieid Freezing Works Company with a view to ascertaining if the Company are prepared to supply the borough with electrical energy at the works for a term to be agreed upon (say five years) and if so, ftb'whab price per unit. "— Received.

Cr Jones spoke in favor of the application to Fairfield, and he thought they would require 1000 sixteen candle power lamps. A similar course to this was adopted at Stratford, and he thought it oould be done here, and thus save the cost of securing water or other power. He thought a supply oould thus be gob at 7d or 8d per unit. He moved and Cr Timmins seconded the adoption of the report. Or Willie objected to the last clause of the report, and stated that Stratford was lighted before the introduction of incandescent burners—the latter, of course, lessening very considerably the cost of gas lighting, and he quoted figures he had obtained from a reliable authority showing the reduction by the us 9of the incandescent lighting. He was opposed to any further steps being taken in the matter.

Cr Clark said if following the question of introducing a change meant undertaking elcotrioity, and thus meaning a further loan, he was not in favor of it. He was sure the burgesses would not agree to a loan for the purpose. The Mayor said he had not spoken on this question before as he was interested in the Gas Company. He pointed out that a very considerable sum of money would be required in introducing electricity. The reports from the Committee were very vague and not at all satisfactory. Gr Joneß had also made vague reports about Stratford, but they must have something much more definite. The Works Committee should submit their actual requiremeuts before applying to the Freezing Works. He enquired what steps the Committee had taken about purchasing the Gas Works.

O Jones replied tbab the cost of valuing the Gab Works was now increased to £40, which the Committee could nob advise spending. The Mayor thought they were only wasting time over this matter. He moved that the report be referred back to the Committee for more definite information. Gr Willis seconded. Cr Paul expressed disappointment .that Turnbull and Jones had not given the details expeotod of them. ■ Or Jones (chairman of the Lighting Com mittee) here withdrew his report, and the motion for referring same back for further information was carried.

A deputation was received from the Joeat Beautifying association, asking for sanction to commence improvements aud for financial assistance, the intention being to start with Baring Square East. It was after considerable diccussion agreed to give £25 and hand over the square to the Beautifying Association, tubjeot to the proposed work being approved by a committee appointed to confer. Reserve Committee's Report —At a meet ing of the Reserve Committee sailed for last Thursday, bo quorum attended, the chairman and Cr Timmins being the only members present. It was decided to informally recom mend the Council (1) to submit to Auction T S, 813-4, 853-4, at present unlet on a Glasgow lease oj twenty one years, and (2) to advertise thab the Gounoil is prepared to submit any o! the Borough Reserves, now let on yearly tender, to public Auction on a Glasgow lease of twenty one year.?, provided a bona fide application is made for this to be done.—Received

Or Davison, the chairman of this committee explained the reasons for the Committee's Utter suggestions, and the Mayor agreed that the Council should obtain the highest returns possible from these reserves, they thought notices should be put up at each reserve. The report of Committee was adopted, and it waa decided to reply to an application from Mr R B Restell for a resarve, that the same would be dealt with by auction. It waa decided that Mr Thomas aot as auctioneer in this instance.

WOBKS COMMITTEE AND ENGINEER'S EEPORT

1. Bouth-Eas«> Belt.—The Works Com mittee recommend the Council to undertake the whole of the work of forming the south east belt, provided the Hampstead Town Board agree to pay half the cost of the part of the belts they state they are prepared to pay, and the balance of the half cost) of the remaining portion within a reasonable time (say twelve months) —Received, and it was decided to send a copy of the report to the flampstead Town Board. 2. Engineer Dolman's Application—Your Committee regret that they cannot recom mend the Council to oarry out Engineer Dolman's wishes respecting the foreman's old cottage, but would recommend the Council to adhere to this Committee's former suggestion of selling the building by tender, and that any improvements required by the Engineer and the Fire Brigade should receive the attention of the Council.— Approved. 3. North Belts. -The Works Committee have authorised certain small repairs to be made to the notth-easb and north-west town belts.

4. Labour Gang.—The men have been engaged during the past two weeks in ploughing grasß off streets, and carting to sections, preparing channels to be concreted and carting material for same, fanning streets and footpaths, parting shingle, watering streets, making and fixing bridges, repairing the asphalt footpath in East Street, oarting rubbieb, attending to the water supply, and general works of maintenance; The report as a whole was adopted. inspector's bbport

The Inspector's report was received, and was generally of a satisfactory character as regards taoitation. Or Paul again complained of the dumping ground for rubbish near the Old Men's Home, which the Inspector should be instructed to report upon. ILLNESS OF COUNCILLORS Or Paul apologised for the absence of Ora Scaly and Davis, on account of illness COUNpip WOBKME3J Or Clark's notice of motion, anent raising the wages of the Council workmen, was held over for a full meeting, Or Olark leaving it to the Council whether he should go on with it or not at the present meeting. It was further decided to get particulars as to payments in other towns. An application from Mr Hanrahan for permission to ereob a ooal shed, was granted subjaob to the Engineer's approval. The following holidays for carnival week were granted :—Saturday 3rd and Friday 9ch November. Licenses were granted as under:— Carriers—l Williams, Canning, Lindsay, Miles, Orooks, Dalley, Cullen, Brown, Smith, Hefford Carriage—T Williams, Canning, Lindsay, j 1 Miles, Orooks, Dalley, James, and Newman,'

Drivers—Williams, Canning, Llnda*y, Miles, Crooks, Dalley, James, Newman, Pearson, Bartlefct, Pathriok, Smoothey Petroleum — John Orr & Co. Public EntertainnißDt~ J Bwnard Cr. Jones urged that a by-law be prepared to deal with objeotionab'e expectoration on streets. To give notice of motion. | Cr Jones asked that another water oaro be obtained

Accounts amounting to £13410s 3d were passed for payment The Oouncil then sat as a DOMAIN BOARD.

A letter was received from the Borough solicitor respecting the agreement with the Sports Association.—lts was decided to hold over consideration of agreement till next meeting The Curator's report on the Domain was received intimating wanton damage tn instruments in Domain. It was decided to refer the destruction of thermometer as reported to the police. The Board then adjourned

An Ashburton Boy's Letter.

Trooper Will Powell, an Ashburton boy, writes to Captain Dolm&tn, ia whose family he was brought op, a long and Interesting letter. Trooper Powell is v Borough School boy, and was present in that fight bo disastrous to New Zealandera, when Cap tain Harvey was killed and Captain Fulton w&b wounded, while several men were killed and wounded; Trooper Powell says: ' Poor' Harvey's last words were ' Come on boys New Zealand for ever/ when he fell dead shot through the brain. We butied him next day where he fell on a kopje, which we called ' Harvey's Rest.' Dr Thomas, of Timaru, is a general favourite, he cannot do enough for anyone, in fact; Ido not know how we should get on Without him, he ia to gentle and kind. (Jolonel Newall sends his kindest regards to you and Mr Hayes. The troops were on short commons for the previous week, but Trooper Powell was in luck.' I was, says he * appointed staff quarter-master and I am never starved. • , . I forgot to tell you I had the cursed malarial fever in Beira and thought lay time had come, but thank God I am stronger and healthier tb&n ever. . . We have plenty of fresh meat, whenever I. want a sheep I send my Kaffir boy, and he soon has it ready for the pot or gridiron, . . Active service looks better on paper than what practical experiences te&ches one, but still we have a good time. If we could only get Do Wet, we would all be as happy as kings, as bis capture, I think, would finish the war. But Lord Kitchener is on his track. One thing that amused me was Lord Methuen yesterday, when he marched through sitting on a Boer pony, no gaudy dress, but just like old—-— for all the world,with an old pair of pants, coat and slouch hat. August 24— Two more days of skirmishing done. I have had about ten years' growth frightened out of me. We were charging a kopje yesterday, and I was leading the two horeon up behind the company and my horse was shot in the leg. I dismounted and let her go, and she followed for about two hundred yards, and dropped. Shortly afterwards I was hit by a bullet, and smashed up the little finger of my left hand, but it is not anything serious, only a little sore, and I shall be able to pay it back with interest in a week or two.

P.S.—I am Bending you two Mafeklag ■iege notes, which I hope you will keep, as they are very scarce. I have also got) a Kruger sovereign and some other Kcuger coins. They are getting very scarce, as there are nob many in circulation.

A Rough Rider's Letter

Trooper R 0 Gill, of Cherteey, and a member of the Third Contingent, now on ■ t General Hutton's staff, writes from Belfast; I •—■" When we reached Pretoria I waa sent to join General Hutton's staff as despatch rider and mounted orderly. We were stationed ab a place called Dardaypoort, about eight miles outside the town. We, the orderlies, had been riding all day with the General, and had just turned in for the night, when someone sailed out, • Where's that kid with the good horse ?' I knew that was myself, as I had the best horse, bo turned out, and waa told to saddle and be ready to start in live minutes. I was handed a despatch addressed to Lord Kitchener, CS.Oi, Pretoria. The despatch was marked, ' Confidential and urgent.' I was advised to ride fast, be cireful, and keep my eyes open. In wss pitch dark, and the cold was intense. Some of the sentries would challenge loud enough, bub others made me halt before I heard them, and* got through. When I reached Pretoria it was like entering the city o! the dead—nob a sound except the challenge of the sentry a* I rode past. At last I arrived at head quarters, but-found there was no chance of Lord Kitchener seeing tha despatch till morning. He had gone to bed, and will not allow anyone to wake him when once asleep. There was nothing for it but wait till morning. I buatled round, and stole a feed for' my horse, covered him up, and turned in under a waggon, my helmet for a pillow, and overcoat for a blanket, Net withstanding the cold I m&uaged to go to sleep, bub had never felt so cold as when 1 woke up in the morning. I limped about for an hour, when signs of life came to the town, when I gave the despatch to the orderly on duty, who presently returned and said Kitchener had told him to give me an eye opener, and a cap of coffee. I never enjoyed a drink bo much before. Having received hit Lordship's reply I returned to camp. I have been lost several times, on one occasion for three days. On the day Barry (oar correspondent) took a snapshot of the staff, so you will kaow where to look for me. The General is a luoky old boy. One afternoon he kept us standing with him on a kopje which was being shelled by the Boers for three hours, when tliere was not a bib of shelter. I am in good health, and would not have missed the war for anything, bub have seen some hideous sights. I was in several hot corners with the General on the day our fellows were captured. They were in a very tight plac. I was sent to Pretoria with General Botha's reply to Lord Roberts, the outcome of the four days' armistice On jumping into the carriage, who should be there bub Peterson. You will remember he was taken prisoner and escaped, but was shot by our own piquets when he struck our camp that night. The Boers h*d an awful doing here last Monday. There were dozens of them lying dead on the korj*, some killed with ballets, some with shells, some with the bayonet, bub most with lyd dite,"

In Male Attire

STRANGE ESCAPADE OF A MINIS TER'S DAUGHTER.

A strange case occupied the attention of Mr Curtis Bennett lately at Marylebone. A well Bpoken and ladylike young woman, named Ethel Price, 22, the daughter of a Birmingham minister, who described herself as a clerk, was charged with disorderly con. duct by appearing in male attire and caus ing a crowd tp assemble in Edgwo.ro Koad. Accused, who seemed to be very little af fected by the position she was in, wore a middy cap, which concealed the greater portion of her hair, and a complete suit cf gentleman's clothes, over which was a mack toah, To the charge of wearing male attire she pleaded guilty, bub to the charge of disorderly conduct not guilty P C Fox said that he saw accused in the Edgware Road, with a crowd of people round.her. At his request, she went away, butt about ten minutes later she returned, followed by a still larger crowd, who were pushing her about). This timß she refused to go away and he was compelled to arrest her. Sergeant; Fraser said he was given to understand that the young lady came to London from Birmingham, and intended to go on to Paris to get a situation as boy clerk. She thought she stood more chance of getting a situation as a boy than as a girl. The address she had given att Birmingham was not a house cf good repute, and she did not live there. At the station she said her parents were dead, but that was untrue. In re sly to the magistrate, accused said her father—Dr Prioe—was a Dissenting minister, and resided at Handsworth. She loft home the previous morning, this being the first time she had ever done such a thing. The address she had given in Rea street was incorrect; Asked where she got the mala clothes from, she replied, " I got them in f Birmingham, It was only folly, I was going ! 1 back laifc night,"

Sergeant Fraser said he uurierstood she was going back home because she could not «et to Paris; but she had I old m»ny dif. ferenft stories.

At this point accused was put back, and hy direction of the magistrate her father was communicated with by telegram. Later in the day, when she was again brought) before the Oourfc, Mr Curtis Bennett said ho had learned a great deal more abcut hf r, and he did not think il would be safe to allow her to leave the Court by herself. He should remand her in custody, in order th&b her father might come and take her back home

Concealed in accused's underclothing wera found, when she was arrented, a £5 note, £3 lOs in gold, 42s 9d silver, and fifty-five centirn-3, and having regard to this fact the magistrate thought that if he allowed her <n return home by herself she wquld probably get out at the first station.

Db Prick's Expr,ANATl<m. Dr Price, of Handsworfch, Birmingham, the father of the young Woman, Ethel Price, states that he cannot understand how fall daughter came to be guilty of such a mad freak. He understood from her that she was going to France, where she has been before, and on one occasion stayed la a situation for seven mouths. She left home and was accompanied to the station by her mother. The main objeot of her visit to Paris was to perfect her knowledge of tbt French language, aa she already apeaki Latin snd Italian. It nas been ascertained that before leaving she took her sister into her confidence, and was actually dressed in male attire when she walked with her mother to the station, though she was wear* a long cloak. Dr Price strongly resents any imputation upon his , daughter's character. He says :—"There is not a better girl any where. She is a perfect bookworm, and I find that she got theiie ideas from reading the works of authoress who does that kind of thing." Replying to a further question, the doctor said the money which was found upon her was taken from home.

Beautifying Association

A deputation of the Association, com* prising the President, Dr Trevor, and Meiers John Orr and W H Rule, waited upon the Borough Council last night with reipeot to the commencement of improvements in the town.

Dr Trevor asked for the Council's co operation in the projected work of the Association, and stated that it was propoied to commence operations in Baring Square East, and the Association wished to obtain the sanction of the Council. It would be necessary to first erect a dog proof fence, and self-acting gates, and ib was suggested thab the ground be ploughed and properly formed and sown down. He produced A plan of the intended work, showing the proposed arrangement of paths, and flower beds, and they wished the Board to erect the fencing, provide gates, and undertake the ploughing, after which the Association ■would be able to commence their improve* ments.

Mr Orr, in supporting the suggestions of Dr Trevor, added that the Board had already shown in a pracbioai way its desire to make the town attractive, as evidenced by their work at the Domain. Baring Square mi ab present in an unsightly condition, and being the most prominent locality, facing arrivals by train and road, he strongly urged the Council to assist in its being made ornamental, and pointed out that ab present the deputation was only asking for help to make a start ab thia desirable work*

The Mayor assumed that first the per mission of the Board would have to be given to beautify the square, and in fact the Association practically wanted the reserve handed over to them. It would further be necessary to prepare bylaws to protect the Association

In reply to Or Willis, Dr Trevor stated that meantime the intention was only to deal with Baring Square West this season . Cr Andrews admitted that the equate should have been put in order long ago, but in the proposed improvements the Aesooia* tion had made no provision for a band stand, which he thought Bhoald be kept in view - Varioui members of the Board expressed their app oval of (he work, ■oaie members being of opinion that a apaoa in the centre should be allotted for » baad rotunda, one member tuggesting a pavilion there. The deputation then withdrew, and a discussion upon their proposals took plaoe.

The Mayor thought a small committee should be appointed to arrange certain terma so ihafc the Board's (or rather the ratepayer!') interests, should be protected, otherwise it irijhtbo possible to leave the Squ»re|even in a worse state than at present;. Or Clark supported the Mayor's fogges tiou, and on the motion of Or Paul the following were appointed a special committee to arrange with the Association .-re the Square, subject to certain conditions:—The Mayor, Crs Davisou, Timmina. Jones and Paul. -

With respect to the financial help applied for, Cr Jones was in favor of granting tha Association £10, and moved to that effect, whilst Or Paul advocated a grant of £25, the latter pointing out that tha new Post Office was to be erected at the next corner, and for the work intended, even more than that would be required. His Amendment would be in favor of £25.

Or. Willis seconded the amendment pro forma, but would like to ace the ameunt raised to £50. The work was for the permamenb improvement of the towa, and he believed ib was the ultimate intention of the Association to expend iom« hundreds for thia purpose. Grei. Davieon and Timmint supported * etant> of £25, and on the Mayor pointing out it would probably coat £15 to put the fonoo in order Cr. Jones withdrew his motion and the sum of £25 was granted on the under standing that the Association was to do all the work except ploughing tn« ground within the Square.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph .Dunkdxn, Oetobor 29 The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Otago and Southland waa opened to-night. Dr. Bannerman, the retiring Moderator, presided at the communion service. The Rev. J. F. Spence wa«>ppoin ted Moderator. Reva. A Grant and Bell, delegates from ths Northern Charon, were present and associated with the Synod. It was mentioned that to-morrow the union of three united Presbyterian Churches taket plaoe in Scotland. Notice wai given to send a congratulatory cable.

Christchurch, October 29

At the eighth annual meeting of the League of Wheelmen Mr AEG Rhodes was re-appointed President, Mr W 6 Atack chairman, and Mr F D Kesteven secretary and treasurer. The Council decided to hold this year's championships at Lancaster Park on Good Friday and the following Saturday. The Sportsman and N. Z. Cyclist was appointed the official organ. The amalgamation With the Cyclists' Alliance was confirmed, and also Sutherland's action in affiliating the League to the Internationalist Union, ■

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Bar^ainei in BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs. For One Month Only OATES, LOWRY & 00., Zealandia Oyole Works, Burnett Street, Ash" burton, with the view of popularising the Zealand ia and Ataianta Bicycles in the A hburton District, hare decided to offer 20 Cycles at the following very great reductions n prioe fur one month only. Lot 1 — GENTLEMEN'^ ZEALANDIA ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80gsar, Twin Roller chain, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's saddle, enamelled blaok with gold lines. Regular cash pi ice £21. Sab prioe £16 10*. 12 months guarantee! Lot 2—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, flexible saddle, Weitwood steel rims, Dnnlop tyres. Regular oash price £20. Sale prise £15. 12 months guarantee. 3 — GBNT'S ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook'a 828 saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash prioe £21 Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 4—LADY'S ATALANTA, 22 inch frame. 64 gear, leather gear oase, Brook's saddle, Westwood steel rim«, Dunlop tyre*. Regular cash price £22. Sale price £16 10s, 12 months guarantee, Lots — GENT'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 28 tnoh frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar, Sager flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash prioe £20, Sale price £15- 12 months guarantee. Lob 6-LADY'S ZEALANDIA, 20 ifloh frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rimt, Dunlop tyres, Brook's latest saddle, enamelled dark green with gold lines and decorations. Regular cash prioe £22. Sale price £17. 12 months guarantee. o% 7 — GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RAOER, 24 inoh frame, Twin roller chain, 84 gear, Westwood steel rim?, Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lines: Regular cash price £21. Sale price £16. 12 months guarantee, ot B—LADY'S, 22 inoh frame, 68 gear, adjustable handles, spring se»t pillar,' Flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled maroon with §o|d lines. Regular oash price £20. ale price £15. 12 months guarantee.. I Lot 9—GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inoh frame, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims. Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled blaok with gold , lines. Regular cash price £21. Sale i prioe £16 12 months guarantee. j r*>t 10 — GENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RAOER, 24 Inch frame, twin roiler' chain, 80 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black. Regular oash price £21. Sale price £16 lOi. Also,— 10 other high class BICYCLES, similar to | the above ! EASY TFRMS CAN BE ARRANGED. AH the above Machines are fitted with Dunlop Tyres and Westwood Steel Rim?. Rkmembsb the Sale is fob One .Month Qm.y, unTintf & CO- Largest Makers of Cyc'es in New Zea?and. Aabburton Branch, Burnett Street— W* A. SCHWARTZ 03 Manager. ESTABLISHED 1879 F. FERRTMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKEB: FOR SALE—Brick House, on \ acre, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a Bound investment) for the prioe required, £220. Oash er terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B asres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good road*, with substantial buildings, consisting of a'good 6 roomed. House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, j and Cow Sheds; first class orchard well j supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—Si acres at Allen ton, a very j desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to j pay 8J per cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2$ miles o Railway Station 600 acres ! Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN FOR SALE WINTER'S ROAD, ALLBNTON, ' An Opportunity to Erect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as ! above. The Piles suitable for a new house '• and ala a chimney with fire place are already on the Land, as is al.«o 8 pump \ with abundant supply of water. The only other thing neceaaary is a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN | T O LET EAST STREET SOUTH j \ A SHOP available for immediate occupn- j i xjL tion F FEKRIMAN PERPETUAL LEASE FOR BALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable home, i with 44 acres of good grazing land ; small i yearly rental. Inspect this property before buvlns your home y 8 y F FERRIMAN FOB BALE, BAVELOCK STREET WEST. TOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid opportunity of securing a building site | in the favourite Jportion o^Tow^^



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