Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1900. THE CABLE QUETION.

The proposals of the Eastern Exfcen- I sion Cable Company . with regard to I the Cape Oabla have been thus sum marised by Mr Hesse, the London manager of the company :-—" 1. For the company, in conjunction with the Eastern Telegraph Company, to pro vide at their own cost—estimated at about one million and tbree-quarterß— direct cable communication between South Africa and Adelaide, which, with the third route recently established between Great Britain and the Cape, would give Australia an alternative communication to the existing route via India, Egypt, and the Meditteran ean, 2. To at once reduce the exist ing tariff between Great Britain and the contracting colonies (varying from 4s 9J to 5a Id per word) to a uniform rate of 4s, with proportionate reduc tion* for Government and press tele grams ; and, as the traffic responds to the reductions, to further lower the tariff on a sliding scale down to 2s 6d a word. 3. On the laying down of the Capo-Australian cable to reduce the tariff between Australia and South Africa from 7s Id to 2s 6i per word. In return the Eastern Extension Com pany only require the right of direct dealing with the public in the capitals of Australasia when the proposed Government Pacific or other competing cable is laid." The Governments of New South Wale* and Victoria will not agree to the company having the privilege of dealing directly with the public, the ground of the objection being that the rates might first be lowered to kill competition, and might be raised unduly after that had been accomplished They therefore stipu lated that whatever rates are imposed for the purposes of soch competition shall never again be raised. Victoria and JSTew South Wales are now pressing the Imperial Government to go on with the Pacific cable, and New Zealand is perfectly willing to bear her share of the cost of the undertaking.

Local and General.

• # * On fche fir»b page to-day will be found Miscellaneous Item*.

Wealth* Bbothbr?.—Sir Redvera Bui ler is the wealthiest general (among common era) in the British service, and Sir Alexander Buller the wealthiest admiral. Admiral Buller married a lady of large fortune.

A Niw Subaltern—Mr E E Tasker, of Geraldine, for many years a resident of Anhburtoo, was one of the candidates for examination for a Bubaltern commission at the h»st; quarterly examination. He is a lieutenant of the Geraldine Volunteer corps.

Hockry. — The annual hookey match between Rakaia and Ashburton was played on Thursday afternoon, at Rakaia A good gima ensued, resulting in Ashburton scoring three goals to Bakaia one. Theg>me was faat from the start, the Rakaia team pros - ing the Ashburton very hard during the first apeli, and with more praotice they should bs able to hold their own with any team. For Rtkaia, Thompson, May, and Sturgess were most promiacnti and for ashburton Watt, Amoe, and Moore. Mr F. Clark referred to satisfaction. The visitors were entertaiaed by the home team.

The P. &O. Company—At the annual meeting of the P. and O. Company, held at .London on June 13, SirT. Sushedand, the ohainnan of directors, stated thai two thirde of the coal consumed by the Company^ steamers was being drawn from India, Japan, and Australia He expressed the opinion that the mercantile marine might have transported in the same petiod double the contingent actually sent to South Africa. He predicted an early settlement of the troHble in China, and if politics were not allowed to interfere with commerce, China would be one of the best fields for trade in the wortd.

Pat Hunting.— The Britisher -U essen tially a lover of eport and even the threatened visit of the plague has given rise to a new foim of sport at Ashburton. Those taking part, are invited to turn up at a certain slaughteryard with a terrier. A bucket ia taken along and, arrived at the rendezvous, water is poured into bht rat) holes, with th« result, that the vermin rush oub pell mell into the jaws of the waiting and excited terriers, The sport is taid to provide great fan, and has the additional advantage oi get ting rid of the rats. No less than 120 were kilted in one afternoon recently.

First Come, First Bkrv»d —The meetings of the Borough (School 3omnutt.ee provide a good illustration of the policy of •• First come, first served." The committee have not sufficient ohairs for the meeting. The early birds catch the chairs bat the late corners, have to squat on little forms, a few inches high, and they growl accordingly. Some going the length of threatening to bring their chairs with them. Three visit, ing committees have been spoken to abont getting more chairs, but somehow they appear to overlook the matter and so the gsine of grab continues. The shortness of ohairs in having one good effeob—ib makes the oommitteemen tnrn up promptly.

A Coincidjcncb—Just as the report o the Lighting Committee was about to be read at the meeting of the Borough Council, the gas took a hand at demonstrating the the necessity for better lighting It jumped and spluttered, and almoit went out, and the Councillors present carried on their business in semi-darkness. Ttiis was endured for a while, and then the town clerk in despair went in search of candlee. He returned with a couple that looked as yellow and grimy as tallow dips.. No oandlestickt were forthcoming, and so a candle was lighted and carefully stuck «p ---righb on a sheet of blotting paper. Sur rounded by partial gloom the city fathers transacted their badness, while the flioker ing lights threw strange shadows on the walls of the chamber.

Wakanui Band of Hops.—The Wakanui Band of Hope held its first meeting in the Wakanui Main Schoolroom on Friday even ing Jane 8. The chair was occupied by Mr FramptoD in the absence of the President. The weather being all that could be desired there wan a good attendance of both parents and children. The Rev Fee and Mr Mc- Kecze gave addresses on temperance, urging all young people to sign the pledge of total abstinence. The following contributed har mony :—Recitations by Clara Smith, Annie Chambers, Ada Thomas, Murial Dromie, Agnes McDowell, and Miss Wakeham. a I quartette by Mrs W T Corbett, and Miss Trevuz*, and Messrs Oand A Trtvurz* wa a suitably rendered. A collection amounting £6 03 6d was taken in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. The following were elected a committee for the enauing year:—Misses Bro^rn, Doak, Wilson, Dilton, Cochrane and Wilson, and Messrs Frampton, Protheroe, Trevurzi, Butterick and Corbett. Mr i Frampton was elected president, R J Corbett vice-prcsldenb, and Miss R Wilson secretary. | After supper being handed round to all present, the meeting was closed with a hymn and the benediction. I HOW TO CUBE CROUP Mr R Gray, who lives near Amenia, ! Duchess county, NY, says j " Chamber lain's Cough Remedy ia the beat medicine I have ever used. it ia a fine children's remedy for croup and never fails to cure." > When given as Boon as the child becomes ' hoarse, or even after the eroupy cough has developed, it; will prevent the attack. This should be borne in miud, and a bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as these symptoms appear For sale by Ashbtjrxon Daw Co

Patents.—Mr B. D. Johnston has the agency of a patent for carrying babies on bicycles. This so arranged that a baby cau sit aa comfortably in it as in an arm chair. Ms. Juhubton has also a new shipment) of Rudge-Whitworfch bicycles juet to hand.

FAifcnmD S6Hooi/--fclr o. A. 0. Hardy, M.H.R., passed thsough ABhburton t-c-A*y with the welcome news that he bad authority to arrange * suitable ei*e. Is is proposed to apply to the County Council for five acres in the plantation reserve on the Fairfield road, clone to the Main South road.

From the Front—Letters have been re ceived 'rota some Anhburton members of the third contingent, (Rough Riders) by their friends here, dated up to May 8, when the ! troop appears to have been in B'oemfonteh;; Lieutenant F Tucker has written home, and also to friends, and in one letter describes an ntnusiog incident resulting in tha capture of four Boers, one of whom supposed to have escaped, being brought in by Trooper Gill of Ch* rfcsey. Trooper Willis in a letter to a brother, states that the army was con fident the flag woald be hoisted at the date promised by Lord Bobs, and that the gene ral impression was the colonials oouTd all be home at Christmas. The first evenl has, we know, come off to time. We hope the last may do so also. ""';. ••Odbsklvis as OniEßs Sbe Us.'VOur friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style oi our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that <sappearance goes along way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an "eye-sore" to your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed oitizan you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors " where you will always find a large assortment of " Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Cbaighiad and i Bbrkyhah speaks volume?. This firm has i juifc imported piobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring good* ever shows in Ashburton, including a beautiful range < f the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both aahlnnable and durable. SEVEN 400 Gallon Tank* for Bate (pain ted and galvanised), ad Fletbher 'BROS. Cash Supply Stores

TRANSVAAL WAR.

News of Lord Roberts's Army

Fighting 1 at Eerste Tabrieken

Botha's Forces Attacked

The British Secure the Key to the

Position

The Sclireiner Ministry Kesi^ns

Ihe Karl of Airlie Killed

Cape H inistry Resigns

United Prens Association—By.Eleotrio Telegraph—Qopyrighb # London, Jane 14

Ad official report states that Lord Roberts attacked 'General Botha on the 11th beyond Erstefabrieken. The forces under French, Porter, Dickson and Huttou enveloped the enemy* right, and those under Hamilton, Broadwood, Gordon, Ridley and Bruce- Hamilton a&sailed the left, and Pole- Oarew's force the centre.

Much opposition was shown to the columns.

Hamilton** infantry secured the key to the position. All bivouacked on tbeground'rwon.

The Earl of Airjie, comimnding the 12 I) L*ncers, was amongst the killed.

[Lord Airlie Was the eighth Karl, and w<is forty-four years of ago. He succeeded his father in the tiHc in 1831, and married Lady Mdball P fi Gore, eldest daughter of the E.r! of Armn, in 1884 He became lieu tenant in 1874, captain in 1384, and m» jar in 1885, arid n December, 1897, was appointed lieutenant -colonel in command of the I2h Royal Lancerr. H> accompanied the Nile Expedition in 1884-5. His heir is Lord Ogilvy, eldest son of the fifrh Earl. The estate comprises about 69,000 acres.] A thousand rebels and thirty wag gons, fleeing from General Warren, have arrived at Kururain. Private Suttie, the Victorian, who was previously reportfd as having been taken prisoner, was killed. ..,, Capetown, June 14 Mr Fchreiner and his entire Ministry have resigned. The resignations have been accepted.

New Zealand Casualties

Uuitsd Press Association —By Electric ' Telegraph Wanganci. June 14

News has been received here that Trooper John Duigan, of Brabant's Horse, a sob of a well-known .Wanganui resident, was shot through the lungs at Vf epener, and is now in the hospital* '

Generals Buller and Clery Join Forces

Oast the Sows From Volkaruit

The JTaTAI Guts Clew tao i SSaiay

(Received Wakapuaka Jane 15, 9 15 am This Office 951 am)  London, June 14 General Buller has jnnctioned with General Ciery at Oharlestown, and occupied Volksrust. Many Boers were taken prisoners. The naval guns expedited $he enemy's retreat with guns towards Ermelo.

Lord Roberts Returns to Pre toria

Lordi Kitchener and £Xethutn Ordered to Bhenoster Bivor

Methien Victorious The Enemy Scattered

(Received Wak»puaka June 15, 9 15 am, This cffioe 9 51 am) London, Jane U Lord Roberts, after the battle at Erstefabrispeo, returned to Pretoria, being uneasy as to the Boer raid on the Ehenoster River. He has sent Lord Kitchener south, and ordered Lord Methuen, who ia at Heilbron, to hasten .towards the railway. Lord Kitchener met Methuen at the Vrede fort road station, fifty milei north of Kroonatad. They marched to Rhen oster, where they engaged the Boers on the 11th. Methuen wai completely victorious, and captured tjhe caoaps and scattered the enenoy. The British casualtiea were one killed and eighteen wounded. By the victory, tin lines of communication and the position at Krponatad is made perfectly safe. j Methuen retook the Yeomanry hos* I pital, in which were 10* wounded, jbeloogingtb the Fourth Battalion of the Derbyshire Regiment, captured near Roodeval. It wag ascertained the number of Dorbyehirea killed was thirty-six The town of Wakkerstroom has surrendered to General Bailer,

General Buller's Strategy.

His Position at Almond's Nek.

Boers Shell British Prisoners'

Camp and Hospital

Received VVakapuaka June 15, 10.25 ft m, ' This Office 11 5 am)

London, June 14

General Redvers Buller'a reeen* strategy ranks amongst the most bril iianfc of the campaign. Five hundred could have held Almond's .Nek agaioßt ten thousand of the enemy.

Before withdrawing from Wateiwal, outside Pretoria, the Boera shelled the British prisoners' camp and the hos pital. General Porter's cavalry drove them off.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, June 14 The Wellington-Manawnu Railway Com pany are making reductions in the fare* to bring them into line with those made by the Government.,

The City Council to night reduced the distance!hub lowl runa mu»t be from dwel lings, aad excluded pigeons from the poultry by-lawa. The Council ha* practically abolished the Public Works Committse, and will meob weekly instead of fortnightly.

UHRiBTCHORCH, June 14

Superintendent Hmiih, of the Chrintchurch Fire Brigade, who ia one of the New ZjaUnd representatives at the world's conference at Paris, was entertained to-night prior to hit departure for Europe by the members of the Brigade. Mr HO. BH, one of the members for Ohristcharch, was entertained by hit sup porters tc-night. In the course of his •peech Mr Ell said that although he sympathised with the Premier in hi* illness, and trusted that he would toon be restored to health, there were to many important questions to come before Parliament, that this waa do time to talk of a ahort session; Dvkidint, June 14

The Pekoe Celebration Committee are amngiog to give substantial prizes for the b**b trade display; in the procession to cele brate the conclusion of peace. School children will take pare in the procession

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, June 13

Prince Ranjitsinhj', in oontecative innings mads 222 »gaicit Somerset and 215 (unfin ithed) kgainat Cambridge.

MR SEDDON'S HOLIDAY.

BA^QUETTED AT BUVA.

THE PREMIER BENEFITED BY THE 1 RIP.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, June 14

The Manapouri arrived to-day from the Islands, Fiji files contain an account of Mr ireddon's visi*. Owing to heavy weather the Tutanekti put in at Tongi*, and decided to pay a flying visit to F'ji. The vessel arrived at Puva on May 28. Mr Seddon wue buuquettfd by the leading citiz-'iis. Replying to complimentary speeches, which in cluded references in favor of the federation of Fiji and New Zen'and, Mr Seddon aeked whit w\?s there to prevent the federation of the Islands? New Zealand had taken a greit interest in the Oook Group, and h d saved it from falling into the hands of a foreign nation, and was stopping nther islands from going in the same direc tion, He urg»*d the necessity for rsgular steam s»rvic ps and cheaper fares bntween New Zealand and the Islands.

The Tutanekai sailed for Raratonga next day. Mr Seddon is much bene fited by the trip.

A Message From the Premier.

Rough Weather Encountered

United Press Association—By Electric

1 elegraph

Wellington, June 15

Mr Ward has received the following mes sage from the Premier, vim Sydney, date-) May 28 .—*' Encountered extremely heavy weather, when 800 miles from Raratonga. Decided to run before it and make for Tongs. It was then decided to go to Fiji, and arrived safe te-day. We leave to morrow for Levuka, then Sage Island and Raratonga. A British Protectorate has been proclaimed over the Savage and Tonga Islands. The first news we got, was that you have PUgue in Mew Zealand. 1 asked the date of the information, and was told May 2' The suspected Auckland case fil tered through to Noumea, the Utter news of the I6th set the position correct. They are very careful at all the Islands, and pro perly so. My health is much improved. All the party are well and hope Mr McKenzie is improvad in health, and you and sol leagues are well."—R, J. Sepdon, Suva.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph—Copyright . Sydney, June 14

In reply to the protests, the A.M.P. directors publish a lengthy reply in favour of the extension of the busintss. They itate that they are supported by twenty-eight leading commercial and professional men, who 'are conducting the Society's affairs in the other colo nies, and are satisfied that extension will secure a reduction in the cost of management There is unprecedented activity in the Newcastle coal trads, and there are seventy-seven foreign-going vessels in the harbour, requiring 112 000 tons of coal. Seventy-seven Japanese arrived en route for Noumea, under three years' contract to work in the nickel mine?. Brisbane, June 14 The sentence of death passed upon Raleigh for the Charters Towers tragedy has been commuted _to one of imprisonment for life. Adelaide, June 14 Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The speech referred to the probable early con summation of Federation. The Govern ment programme contains no startling features. j Lonbon, June 13 Lord Loch is (seriously ill. The University of Cambridge has conferred the Doctorship of Laws on Sir Walter Lawry Buller.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright B©ckhampton, June 14

A fresh case of plague ia reported, the victim being a Chinaman named Ah Chow.

THE RAILWAY SERVICE

Transfer of Officials

Mr Parsons, of /shliutton, Trassf rred to TTfcangarei

United Pr«i« Association—By Electric Wellington, Jane 15 Mr Piper, atafcion-mßster at Oannaru, cue" 08i d» Mr Pilkington at Chrisichutch ; M- Duiican of Whangarei, succeeds Mr I'iper J and*Mr Parsons of Ashburton, goes to Whangarei; and Mr Oaubourne %aea from Moßgtel toA»hburton ; Mr Browne!! relieving officer at Obristchurch, takes Moegiel.

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

Empress's Bodyguard Murders the Japanese Chancellor.

Another Missionary Murdered.

United Press Association—By' Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka June 15, 10.10 am, This Office 10 66 a m)

Hon« Kon#, J«n« 14

The Empress of China's bodyguard murdered Sugiyama Akira, the Chan cellor cf the Japanese Legation in Pekin streets.

Dr Edna Tarry, of the American Methodist* Women's Missionary sta tion, at Teung-Hua, 50 miles north east of Canton has been murdered.

TROUBLE IN ASHANTI.

The Garrison at Kumassi on the Defensive.

United Press Association—By Eleotric

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapunka June 15, 10.10 a m, ihis'Officell 56 »m)

London, June 14

Major A. B. Morris the Guld Uo«s constabulary with 700 native troops who is marching from the north en tered Kumassi with the assistance o! the gartiron now acting on the de fewer.

ATHLETICS.

Uniie'lPrc*s Ata.)OSa,(i«rj—By Eiectrio T> K-graph—-Oopyrighti LoNDtN, June 13 Stan'ey Rowley, the New South Wales athlrtp, ran second in Glasgow in a 100 yards hind cap tie was beatrn by eighteen inches. The track was w*t. Tinsp, 10 fee.

FOOTBALL.

fIRATES r ABHBURTON;

The first meeting of the tonal Clubs—the Pirates and Aihburton—in contest for the season, which took pi«c» on (he Domain oval y=hterr)ay, created a deal of interest, i»nd resulted in a well contested game. Daring the first spell, which wai mainly favourable to the prospects of the Pirates, si me really good play was thown, the blocks on more than one occasion threatening tlie e.'iiiirs" linea, cv ntua'ly the fpel! ended without sooriop. The eecond *pell was a decidedly lively one, the blacks desperately striving t>i wresl the supremacy from their rivals, and the first instalment was pla«ed to their credit hy a try secured by A. Huston. Subsequently tries were secured l.v ■P. Pritchard, A, Huston, and M. Fitzgerald, the gati © ending in favor of the P.mtcs by 12 points to nil. The Pirate's have well earned their victory, and thtir exhibition of Attack, especially in passing, wan distinctly good on Thursday, Perhaps an improvement in their scrum formation would 1 c more advantageous to their game. For the winners A, Fitgzernld, F Fritc'.iard, Fawcett, F. and D Wilson, and Huston were particularly strong in attack) the Wilson Biop. aleo play-cg very safely when, at, timta, danger threatened. Hobbs was the Hercules of the A*hburton team, and* was ably assisted by Cromie and Lynskey, and, although playing a loaiDg game during the necond peil, repeUedly gained the plaudits of the spectators for their game fight. Bith teams require a little more wo;k, and the next oonteet between them will bo looked forward to with interest. Mr J. Nixon, of Ohristchurch, officiated as referee in his usual impartial manner, and, of course, his word wss law, and loyally obeyed.

Last Saturday a team from the Spring burn Club journeyed to Gientunnel, and after a fast and enjoyable game, succeeded in defeating the local team by 6 points to nil. Forward, the local men more than held their own, but the visiting backs ex* celled in the passing rushes, and only the safe tackling of the home, team, prevented a much larger soore. Tries for the winners were scored by Fergus and W oodi.

News in Brief.

A contemporary notes that as one result of the dredging industry Dunedin merchants ara all agreed as to the general prosperity that is prevalent In Dunedin. Thft annual turnover is increasing enormously, there is not quite the same amount of cut throat competition, bills »re promptly met on the fourth of each month, and things are going on siritnmingly. One firm has done so well during the I st year - that the employees' wages are being rained and bonuses graatedi A firm that, in a time of prosperity, thinks of its employees in this manner deserves to be successful.

At the feat meening of the N.B. W. Abori ginea Board acme 22 wild black*, residing ae»r Weatwortb, applied for warm clothing for the oold aeaeon. Mr Foabery, iaap«ctor of th« police, explained that many years ago a blackfeilow and a couple of young qms vanished from a place called PooUmaooa, Dear Wentworth, and were never heard of for about 30 years, when they were dit ooTered at Waterhole, on the Lower Darling, the trio having increased and multiplied to about 40. When found they were absolutely wild. v»ry savage, and quite naked* The present applicants number nine adults and thirteen children, *»d were the remains of the newly found tribe.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

_ _ *^_^_ > v A NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION.

ATTACK BY MR G. H. REID.

THE PREMIER'S DEFENCE.

United Pros 3 Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Stbnky, June 14

Mr Reid spoke for over four hours. Ho dealt at length with the Finance Committee, and claimed that an injue i tice had been done him by the appoint ment of one member, who found him guilty before he commenced the en quiry. The Government set the Committee forty-one questions, and tried in many ways to get answers which would be the reverse |of the truth. He defended the cash system, and claimed a surplus ot £141,000 during its operation. He condemned the promotions of certain volunteer officers, including the Minister for Justice, He referred to the plague suppression expenditure ac the most awful record of incompetence and extravagance the world had ever seen. In the Legislative Assembly M> Reid gave notice of motion: for Tues day, censuring the Government for •alleged mismanagement in connection

with the outbreak of the plague. Be said that the lack of systf m in dealiug with the matter led to a gross waste of public money.

fcir W. J. Lyne resumed 1 lie debate on the Addre3£-jn Hi ply, and is now replying so Mr Hivl. Ssir W J Lyne said Parliament, was going to do its work, or the Govern ment would not remain on the Treasury benches, Ha traversed Mr lieid s criticisms. The other colonies having appointed delegates:, no other coursa was open but to tend Mr Barton, pc defended his action with regard, to pl*gue, and the despH^sh of troops to South Africa, the Volunteer pro t motions, and the appointment of the Finance Committee and its findings. Mr Reid having nominated two of the members, to whom the committee con sidered he was entitled, they nomi nated the third.

The debate is proceeding. (Received Wakapuaka Jane IS, 94S a m This Office 10 41 am) Sydney, June 15 la the Assembly, Sir W Lyne said he felt the country would give the Government great credit for fighting the plague, which was now practically, stamped out. The cases would have been numbered by the hundred daily if Government had acted leas deter minedly, Be read the report of -the officer in charge of the cieanßing opera tions, showing that 52,000 tons of lilt and sewerage had been removed from . the vicinity of the wharves, 53,000 : tons of garbage taken to sea and burned, - and 44,000 rats destroyed at a cost for cleansing, up to Jur»« 11, of £64,100. It is intended to ask Parliament to resume all the slums round Dawe's Point, and was going to make them * credit to the country, The debate was adjourned till Tuesday.

To-Day's Telegrams.

Napier j Jane 15

Nelson Bros. Ltd., Tomoana, received the following cable:—"London frozen meat market - Best Canterbury mutton 5d per Ib, Dunedin and Southland nob quoted ; beßt Napier and North Island 4§d, lamb, first quality, S|i, second 5| 1. WiLLiNftTON June 15

A petition is being signed asking Parlia ment to push on the Northern Trunk Line, and finish it in three year*. A public meet ing is to ba held toon to co-operate with Auckland in urging the completion of the railway,

A.A.C & A. CLUB'S CONCERT.

A concert, in aid cf the A. A.C & A. Cuba funds, wai held is the Oddfellows' Ball on Thursday evening. There w*s a very fair attendance, and the programme was carried out very successfully. The club's ifiioiais deserve great credit for the manner in wbich the arrangements were oonduoted generally. The Orchestral Society opened the evening's entertainment with an over ture, which was heartily appreoiated. Mr Schwartz then rendered "The Yeoman'a Wedding," which he sang very well, con sidering the severe cold which he bad, thus mak ng tinging a difficulty. Mrs Mitchell followed with the song "The flight of ages," and sang it with much sweetness. This lady has a beautiful voice, and always gains the hearty applause of Ashburlon audiences. A patriotic ton?, " 'I he Empire Calls," was Eung by Mr P, Hocklcy, of Christ church, with n.ueh txprteeion. His voice is an admirable baritone, and hie number w«s re ceived with loud app!ai:se frtm tho audience* It waß very omusing to hear the recitation by Mr D. Ryan, which was given with the Irish (accent and facial exprepnion fo natural bo that gentlemar. IVlis=» Lilian Smith, also fmm Chrislchurch, with her sweet contralto voice, sang " Her Mf-jesty," which wai rendered in a way that Euited the patriotic feelirfs of the audience. Mrs W. Johnston, who has already established herself a great favorite with Aehburtcn audiences, sapg v«y awsetly "Ordered to the Front," A tailor's hornpipe, danced very grtcefuliy by Mr W. Hodgson, concluded . the first pacb of the propremme, The second part was opened by an orchestra playing a piece entitled "Just Oup," which wai well received by the audience. Mrs W. Johnston then gave "The Valley by the Sea," which was loudly encored till she returned to the stage and acknowledged the compliment. Mr E. Undrill showed hie Musical ability by giving a clarionet eolo, " Men of Harleoh," in an admirsbie manner. A solo, " Mission of a Rose," was rendered by Miss L. Smith, and received the acknow ledgments of the audience. Mr Hockley'i fine baritone voioe suited the Eong, "The Outpost's Vigil." Mr Ryan again amused his hearers with comio recitations. Mre Mitchell gave "All Hallow E'en," and was vigorously encored; "The Heroes of the Transvaal," words by the Rev. T. Fee, to the tune of "The Red, White and Blue," wae sung by Mr Sohwarta, and despite hU. hoarseness, he was encored heartily. .The eveuing'a entertainment closed with "God Save the Queent" Mrs Clarldge acted aa accompanist daring the evening, and Mr H A Gatee oondncted the orchestra with their accustomed success*

THE ASHBUfcIOJN <3tJAftDlAft t FRIDAY, JUNR IS, 1600



FENCING M ATERf A LS. STAKED, STAKES, STAKES Barbod Wie. Plain Wire. IKON STANDiISDS to order in any quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. TB 1 YOU Want Good WISTPORT COAL! If YOU Wanfe Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL I IF YOU Want the Moat Economical Coal in the market, get "SHAG POINT." i Send your Orders to us, and you will sare money, and keep your iamptr good. We have all the above Coals, and can supply your wants immediately. ■%■■"',. '. W. H. COLLINS & CO., BBBWVBD TO MITCHELL & I URNEK>>iGLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET NEW ZEALAND • ! CLOTHING FACTORY. iKTOTWITHSTANDING the advance in Woo!, we are selling our Stock of JiS Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'S LW. PANTS from .. 2 8 IM. SINGLE IS from „ .. «i 6d FLANNBL UNDERB .. .. 3s 63. CARDIGAN JACKETS •• «■ 9J In our Boot Department we h»ve a splen lid Stctk of Ladies' Evening Shoes, also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM FFLT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S, MEN'B AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATHER. Call and Inspect. N,Z. CLOTHING^" FACTOKY. F. .H. BECKP GHALE, Manager Wm. Strange { ""ISSST* } Thos. Cowerdal. A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashbutton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment, of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH A^ OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and that; we have a LONBON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year round, not merely with plain, every-day goods s such as are in constant demand, but with TBie Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department el, eely, resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAITD, is acknowledged to be a TRUft ' ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION ; while our Miss Mazey (in charge.of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors* we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Clothing wifi find our famous "ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). GOISNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always . # • Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST TREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, ; Ac, Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Frek on application to CHRISTCHURGH. SJFE LOftftY AID CO. J. WILSON, BURNETT STBEET. „ „ . . T HATI JUB33 TO HAND t very Iwge Gas kamps, 15s j&ack. A variety of Shipment of Bells and Carbide -M-AAJIL U j-.-toH.-d. PAINTS Very Suitable for Painting Drayo, Trap?, DATES) LGWBY AJU tU*> Kitchens, interior and Exterior olHouieß, Baroe Street jj tOt



BE in timeab "The Cornet for Fifths * Rosettes, Patriotic Ribbons.—Nobth cotb k HsirosD Tt*E LATEST WAR NEWS. INDIAN FAMINE FUND. T> V the Frisco Mail which arrived yes terday, I received a batch of the London Daily Timis, and the Mosning Post, con tainiag the latest) War news direct from the War Office. These are for Sale at Is eaob, the proceedt to be devoted to the Indian Famine E'und. F. FERRTMAN. NEW GOODS FOB WIN TBB. NICHOLAS & PICKFO D TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ex Mam&ri' another Bhipment of Boots, £koes, Slippers, and By en ing Shoes Included amongst these are Lailies', Gentlemana', and Chiltlrene' Warm Slippers, (A. splendid variety,) i The whole of our Imported Goods '■aye been purch*&ocl direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lo^eat margin of profit j and we confidently assert that in no other ipl.op in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at each uniformly low prices be found. 1 EVENING SHUES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from/ prices from 3s to 18s 64 J Oentle ' mens' Court fences in all styles, and at wonderfully low price*. MICHOLA3 ~& PiCKFORD, BAST STREET. A CAR*. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned ab Mes?bs Nicoll Beob , East Street, where they will carry 'on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUD@ & HARMAN, Solicitors, Ghristohurch Money'to Lend at Lowest Currenb Rates? on Freeho'df/Beourity, No Procuration Dee, MAUDE 4 BARMAN, 12 48 Ashburtoa. il i5 fl s j |j| C Q Q » « « >* PDO 1 '*J £ H r i" a o en ASHBUBTOST I PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. ' Full Particulars on application. EDWARD BIEPHENS, ; Manager, Offic :—Tanored Street. MURCATRJYO BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Christchurch, Auckland, Patea, etc. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHKRS of the Ashburtoo Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY " IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object) have ap pointed Mb C. E. Kendall as Buyer, who will be in constant) attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINP, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, 5 TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MUEGATROYD BROS NEXr RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP, j I Burnett Street, Ashburton. > , . WANTED KNOWN—That I have ac commodation for Lady Patients*— Apply Mrs Ainbwobth, Ladies' Nurae, ' Eton street, Hampttead. Terms on appli- j > cation,



Woods' Great) Peppermint Care for Coughs and Cold* never ails—la 6d and 2s 61



A Truly Wonderful Care of " HYDATIDS ON THE LUNGS " BT VITADATIO, THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY SIX TBABS' SCmiUNG, 8B?BftB HEMORRHAGES. LIFK BIB7AIBBB Of. KOW STRONG AND WILL, Forsythe»street, Band Hill, Wagga Wagga, 13/5/1908 I feel it my duty to testify to the wonder ful cure of Hydatids that has been effected in my own case by the use of Webber's Vitadatio, I have suffered for the past six years from •'* Hydatids on the lungs." and during that) time I had several severe Hemorrhages- My life at times was des paired of. Twice the sacrament was ad ministered to me by our minister (the Rev. G. A. Carver). Life in itself was limply a burden. I was attended to by doctors in Wagga and Sydney who were very kind and did all in their power to alleviate my suffer ings. After using " Vitadatio " the Hyda tids and Cysta were expelled from my body, and lam thankful to say I have been restored to health and strength solely by the use of Webber's Yitadatia. I am willing that you should use this in any way yon choose* hoping that it may bn. the means ef leading others to try Webber's Vitadatio. I remain, yours respectfully, MRS H. A. RUDD. The facts of Mrs Rudd's illness are extotly as she states them to my knowledge, al though I know nothing of the nature of the disease or its symptoms, bub she is now well .and strong. GEO. A. CARVER. Incumbent St. John's, Wagga. We know that Mrs Rudd suffered a* stated above, and we supplied Webber*! Titadatio to her. J. DOBNKY and Co,. Storekeepers, Waggat The price o! this wonderful remedy is 5» 6d and 3s 6d per bottle, obtainable from all me dioine vendors in Australasia. Head Office for N.Z. 39, Manners Street, Wellington. By rail yesterday, the Dresden Piano Com pany forwarded a fresh conalgnmen of pianos for their Ashburton sale. These instruments have reached here and are up to date, having the very latesb and best im provements, and are to be sold during the next few dayi. The Company's representa tive, Mr William Stevenson, informs us that ail the instruments must go before the 26th init. Intending buyers would find it profitable to make a call and inspect the pianos, and the easy system of .payment offered, We understand there an several \ wonderfully cheap instruments in this last ooneigrmenb. The increasing pile of empty piano oisesat the rear of Mr Henry Stephen snij'.i \u000cn Booms, testifies to the satis ftcto y *;i.ount of business being done, and the Company's endeavours to meet the re quirement] of the general public seemi to bq I buooeiiful,