Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1900. THE WAR

It is quite within the bv.utidss of possibility that before tho.-,r> Hues reach the raid> rs' hands an important battle niny have been fought m South Africa Thore has been a considerable pause m the forward movi men is at she front, or rather the series of fronts, fcr the operations of the army are being carried ou m four different localities m Natal find Cape Colony, with many miles between them. But since the checks at the Tugela, at h'tormherg and the Modder, the forces appnnr to have refrained from any important forward movement, and have been, content to remain on the defensive, so far as holding the positions they now occupy may be considered as defensive oper ations. But since the checks mentioned were encountered, many of tho rein forceinents—a continualstreara of which is being sent out from Great Britain — have arrived, and with them additional guns and transport assistance, so that with the aid these will give an immediate movement may be looked for, if it has not already been made. Though the cable censor drops a thick curtain over the stage of the theatre of war, he cannot veil the proceedings at Home, and we know that the whole track of vessels from Britain to the Oape is covered by transports carrying men and munitions of war to join the various forces m the field. The prompt landing of our own first contingent, as reported m letters from the men themselves and press correspondents with them, shows that no time is lost after the arrival of the transports m getting the men and their impedimenta ashore, or m hurrying them to the points at which their services are required. And this justifies the belief that tach transport's load, as soon as it reaches terra firma, is despatched immediately to the locale of that portion of the army to which it had been ordered to attach itself. Probably the first im portant forward movement will be heard of from Natal. General Sir Redvera Buller must by this time have been largely reinforced, latest accounts he had a force with him of over 80,000 men. This number would have been considerably increased during last week, but during that time aleo he must have received large accessions to his strength m guns, and it is probable that he will be the first to move forward. It may be confidently relied on, we think, that there will be no reverse this time, but that, though he may lose a good many men, he will go for ward to stay. He muii3t drive the Boers from their positions at any cost, and relieving Ladysmith, join forces with General Sir George White. It is satisfactory to know that Sir George is not only able to hold his own but to tttke an occasional fall out of the enemy. Now and again he has been assuming the aggressive, and one day last week he carried a Boer position at the point of the bayonet, and captured a gun. Doubtless Sir George felt this sortie to be necessary to check the efforts of the enemy to draw their investment of the town more closely inwards j because we had heard that the Boera were withdrawing their troojjs across the Tugela, moving their laagers nearer the besieged garrison, and bringing heavier gunß into position for operation upon it It seems clear that they intend to con centrate their efforts upon a supreme at tevnpt to carry Ladysmith before Sir Redverscan renew his advance for itsre lief. It seeuas also clear that Sir George White is strong enough to hold out for a considerable time, and though we do not doubt that he will hold out against the concentrated forces now menacing his stronghold, it would be more re assuring to hear of a forward move ment on the part of Sir Kedvers to relieve Sir George's garrison. When that relief has been accomplished Sir Redvers will obtain an accession to his forces of from 10,000 to 12,000 mea of all arms, m which artillery is well represented, and cavalry are a strong feature. Lord Methuen, too, should have received some reinforcements by this time, and so also should have General Gatacre, but of neither of these two have we heard anything of impor tance for some time. BJmberley holds its own gallantly, and so does Mafeking, and as the reinforcements crowd up m these directions and be come concentrated, movements directed towards the relief of these garrisons may be looked for. Major-General French seems to be keeping things lively m his quarter of the country s and has not been long m finding a use for the Australian and New Zealand troops, who have come out gallantly m their essay m action, and it is notice able that Major-Gmeral French's com mand is about the o»ly one m the war that has not experienced a reverse. In fact all the cables we have bern receiving for the past two days are chronicles m parvu of what he and his division are doing, and these little bits of war oewg are of such a natuie as to incite a desire lor more. -He is operating on the southern border of the Orange Frn© State, and if he should be successful m driving the Boors across the border, and clear the country of them m that quarter^ with reinforce ments continually arriving for Lord Methuen and General Gatacre, we should hear very soon of lively work being engaged m

Local and General.

%* On the §rst page to-day will be found an article, " Stead on Rhodes,' and on the fourth page a short story. Arrest or a Bankrupt-B. G. Daley, a bankrppt for whose arrest his creditors had offered a reward of £200, was arrested near Helensville He wan brought up at Auck land to-day on a charge of absconding.™ Preen Association telegram, Fire A»abms. — On Saturday jnorning about ten o'clock, and again on Sunday morning about the same time the Fire Brigade turned out m response to alarms rung from the tower, to attend incipient fires m the house of Mr Landells, Peter Street The fire on both occasions war subdued with little effort, but the matter has been con sidered of sufficient importance to necessitate an inquiry by the insurance inspector, who arrived m town from Chriatchurch to day to look into it.

Ice Cream --S nee the b g nning of last 1 year the Sydney Board of Health has caused I inquiry to be made as to the condit'ons unier which iae creams are m»de, and the number of orgnus.iiß contained m them, The iuvetitigaticn, it appeal a, was undertaken m consequents of some remarks nrw'e m the report of the Water and Sewerage Board as to the dangers aesouiated with the consump tion of ioo creams. It is found by the Boarl of Health that ihe conditions nf she manu facture of c* crs-am v ry ; hut Lh'.j number of organisms contained m the cr^unn ha* been ascertained to b« precia^y t,h'» sane us | -• c d.frouver <1 m p>ir« water. I is *> ; Uej that no dis-sase orgaohnria whatever •■vei' f.;und m any of the ije creams w;iieh vv«re examined by the r.ffia rs of the; department. Death of as old ORGANist—The music,* 1 community of ."-ydney rtceived a shock a few days »go by the announcement of ths uisexpeoted death of Mr MUntague Younger, which took place at the residence nf hie eon, Mr Herbert Younger, Summer Hill. Mr Younger was for many years pa<st a promi nent figure m the musical circles of Sydney, but will be best remembered as orgatrsb of St Andrew's Oathedr >1, receiving the ap pointmenfc at the consecration of the cathe dral m 1868, and holding that office con tinuously up to the time oi hie death, repre santinjy a period of thirtj-ons years. Asa profession he has left his mark upon the nv-i ioai life of the city, and several of his pupils have been, and some still are, organ ists of important churches. A funeral ser vice, m which the Archbishop of Sydney took part, was held m St Andrew's Cathe d...!. Mr Bkevks' Mistake—The Agent Gene ral for New Zealand Mr W. P, Reeves is evidently very il!-infortned about the feelings of his colonial countrymen upon the subject of patriotism and loyalty to the Empire. He has just issued a book on " Good Citizenship" m which he speaks of the people of these colonies •' looking coolly on fervent) appeals to their patriotism. ' It is unfortunate for Mr Reeves and his book that he selected such a time as the present to air his views on colonial opinion, and it ia unfortunate for this colony that it is represented at home jusb now by a gentle man, who—however brilliant hia literary abilities may be—ia not m touch with the people of this country upon the one great question now agitating them. A Lunatic—The residents of Pahautanui, near Wellington, have been disturbed by a man Buffering from delusions, who has been wandering about from place to place m a semi-nude state, and occasionally becoming very violent. Several attempts were made by the settlers to capture him, but he managed to elude 'hem. On Thursday, however, says the Post, Constable Hutfcon got on the tracks of the wanderer, and closed m on him some distance from Pahautanui up a very rough, gorsecovered gully. When the constable, who had the assistance of a boy, gob near the unfortunate fellow, he was standing on the edge of a very steep precipice, about 200 ft deep, talking to an imaginary person on the opposite side. The situation was serious, and the possibility of a struggle on the edge of the cliff a none too pleasant one. Ultimately, however, by ÜB -iog tact and manoeuvring carefully, Con stable Hulton Guooeeded m securing the unfortunate man. Thb Mother ok a Soldier,—One would have to go far and wide to find a more de lightful old lady than the mother of General Yule, who has resided m Ealing for the pasb fifty years. Mrs Yule lives m an old fashioned house m Eaton-rise, which, to the people of the Army and Navy, U like Bedford Park to the literary and artistic community. Although over eighty years of age, she is re markably active and intelligent yet, and, ex cept for a slight deafness, has all her faculties perfect. She has nob lately heard from her son, bub consoles herself by diligently read ing every edition of a newspaper brought to her by her faithful servant, thus making her self thoroughly acquainted with her boy's daily movements, "I do hope the war will soon be over,'' she said recently. " But I love to know," she added, enthusiastically, "that my boy is doing hia duty, Thi3 is the fourth war m which he has taken p irt, and, if he has been spared m three, he may be spared m four. My great hope is that I shall see him at Christmas." Mrs Yule's kindly gszaat her visitor through her gold rimmed spectacles ia one to be remembered. i Nevertheless she conveys the impression chxt ! she would have held an honoured position i amongst the Spartan mothers of old. Lord Salisbcby's Leveh Toilht—There ia a very amusing and characteristic story of Lord Salisbury going the rounds. It is known that he is most careless m dress, and that he is far too serious m hia mind and m his occupations to have much regard for the ly.erely ceremonial side of life. A conse quence has been a perfect ignorance of all that appertains to uniforms on State occa sions. For some years, this failing produced no evil result, for Lord Salisbury had a faithful valej who looked after him ; but one unhappy day the valeb left, and Lord Salis bury was reduced to his own resources, It was Levee Day, and the Prime Minister was m the midst of serious business up to the last moment. He rushed home, turned out a large bundle of uniforms, of which, of course, he has a quantity, and took the first that cume to his hand, with the astonishing result that he wore a coat that belonged to the Elder Brethren of Trinity House, a Deputy-Lieutenant's pair of trousers, and a hat of the Royal Archers, Even that was not the worst. He wore hia eword on the wrong Bide, and his garter on the wrong side, and things reached their climax m the waist* coat, which, dating from an earlier aad less robust period of his life, lefb between it and the trousers what was once called, m the oate of another great Parliamentarian, " a lucid interval," Since that incident, Lord Salisbury has never been trusted to dress himself for a levee alone. Wbsletan Oir«oit.—The quarterly meet ing of the Ashburton Wealeyan circuit was held m the church schoolroom last Thursday Evening. The Rev. R. Taylor presided, and there was a good attendance of officials present. The numbers were reported to be 169, and the revenue for the quarter £82 16a Bd, and the expenditure £108 7a Id. It was decided to hold a congregational meeting to take the form of a social, when Mr W. H. Collins will give an account of his trip to England, America, and the Cape. Light refreshments will be handed round and musical items contributed. A charge will be made for admission, proceeds to go to liquidate the circuit debt-. A report on the century fund movement from the Rev. H, C. Garland was read It was decided to try to secure as many subscribers to this fund as passible, and it was hoped that all those who have not yet Bent m their names will do so as sooD as possible, together with their promises of subscriptions, to the secretary, Mr H. M. Jones, or the Rev. R. Taylor; It waa reported that the Eav. Thomas Fee, of Springsron, would visit the district shortly m aid of the Home and Maori mission fund Messrs H. M. Jones and R. Aloorn were re-eiected circuit stewards for anojbher term Mr H, M. Jones was elected lay representa tive to the conference, to be held m Auckland, and Mr G. W. Andrews substitute repre sentative. After some conversation on various departments of church work m the circuit, the meeting closed. I me Treatment oj> Prisoners of War.— The unfortunately large number of our men who have been captured by the Boers prompts the queßtion 8 ."How are prisoners of war treated by the capturing belli gerent ?" International law recognises the right of the belligerent bo to deal with its prisoners as to prevent their escape, bub no greater severity is to bo ex roieed toward them than is nepessary to effect this object. Imprisonment m the full sense of the word (says one writer) is only permissible under exceptional circumstances, as after an at tempt to escape, or if there is reason to ex pect that an attempt will be made. If a prisoner endeavours to escape, he may be killed during his fight), but if recaptured he cannot bs punched except by confinement sufficiently severe to prey-pat the chance of escape, because the fact of surrender as prisoner of war ia not understood to imply any promisa to remain m captivity. Prisoners of war are maintained at: the expense of the Government m whose power they are, and sometimes a money allowance ia made to them, although it is hardly likely that on the present occasion the Boers will carry genorosity to this extent. Priaoneri may be put to work suitable to their con dition, but not to such as has direct relation fco the war,

WRECK OF A STEAMER.

Off the Queensland Coast.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

To\rN«viLLE, January 7 The second tnato and five of the crew of the steamer Queen Christiana, from -hanghai to Newcast'e, m ballast, *r riveti here yesterday morning. Tiny report that the bm anipr is aground on the Libou Re* f, 230 tni'us beyond the Birrier Keef. '• he grounded on De cember 23 durir g a hunicme, and had every appearai ca of becoming a total wreck. She had five feet of water m her forehold. Signals of distre.s fail ing tv attract attention, the six men left m the gig on the morning of New Year's Day, and reached Townsville m five and a half days. Twenty six men remain m the vessel. A steamer leaves for the scene of the wreck m the morning. On the passage from the wreck a strong wind and high sea were met with during the first two days, the men rfleing drenched. For the last part of the voyage they had to depend on the oars, and arrived m a very exhausted condition. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 8, 9 20 a.m. This Office 10.7 a.m. Brisbane, January 8 Thirty two men are still aboard the steamer Queen Christina.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.—Oopyrlgh t. London, January 5 The mail steamer Ibex struck on Black Rock, Guernsey, and sank slowly. Ail were saved. Lord Curzon reports no rain has fallen m the famine districts m India, and the prospects are worse. Two and three-quarter million people are being fed, Capetown, Jan. 5 The Queen of Swaziland is dead, The late King's brother, Necoro, is terrorising and freely massacring the natives. v

The Plague.

A French Hector's Views

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo (Telegraph

Sydney, January 7 Dr Rougier, the Pasteur represents tive m Sydney, who suffered from the plague m India, is of opinion that the disease will be quickly stampedjjout m Noumea, and he considers it unlikely that it will spread to Australia. He states that Kanakas possess greater powers of resisting tba plague than Indians, (Received Wakapuaka Jan. 8, 8 40 a,m This Office 9 15 a.m.) Prisbane, January 8 The Warrimoo reports that she was only able to land the mai's at Honolu v o*wiog to the plague. So far a3 could be ascertained, it hid not spread m Honolulu to any serious extent.

COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 8, 8.10 a.m, This Office 9.40 a.m) London, Jan. 7 The steamer Ormuz collided with the steamer Glasgow m the English Channel. The Glasgow foundered, but her cre»v were saved.

CRICKET.

OTAGO V. CANTERBURY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ChristchoßOH, January 6 The match Otago v. Canterbury was con* oluded at Lancaster Park to-day, Otago winning by 37 runp, Canterbury's second innings closed for 144—D Reese 26, Sims 13, Ridley 10, Barry 35, T Reese 16, Wilding 3, Wigley 1, Frankish not out 16, Cabcrofb 9, Fowke 3, Malone 1, extras 11,

PORTUGAL AND HER COLONIES.

The Auglo-Orniatt Agreement

A Proffered Loan Declined

Uuited Pres* Association—By Electric Teligraph —Copy light London, January 7 It is senai-rfficiilly announced frort; Lisbon tha- the Anglo-German ag:e<' raent has recognised the integrity of the Portuguese colonies. Great Britain and Germany offered.if repayment were guaranteed from the Portuguese colon ial Customs, any loan f>r the purpose of reorganising Portugal's finances, but Portugal replied that a loan waß not needed.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Engagement Near Colesberg.

Defeat of the Boers.

Fifty-Seven Killed.

General Buller's Artillery at Work.

Unsuccessful Sortie at Mafo king.

Disloyalty Cheeked.

An Unfortunate Resemblance

ifotrs Mistaken for New Zealanders

, United Presi Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copy right Capetown, January 5 All the prisoners captured by Colo nel Pilcher are rebels. The British success at Douglas has checked the disloyalty m Griqualand. Lieutenant Adie, who was wounded at Sunnyside, is oat of danger. Two cavalry Lieutenants were cap tured at Rendsburg through mistaking Boers for New Zealanders. A composite regiment of Household i Cavalry has been entrained at Cape town to reinforce Lord Methuen. ~ January 6 The Household Cavalry, the 20ih Field Battery, and the Ist Essex Corps temporarily reinforce General French. The plain to the northwards is clear of the enemy, while the mounted troops to the south can now move more freely. In view of the reopening of com munication by means of Botha's Drift by a waggon bridge, 1000 Boers at five o'clock on Thursday morning attacked the British left flank three miles north of Colosberg. A Equadron of the Innisskilling Dragoons charged clear through the enemy, killing seven of them. The Boers then ascpnded a small kf pje, and fired volleys. Two companies of the Berkshire Regiment, and half a battalion of the Suffolk replied hotly, and four guns of the horse artillery shelled (he enemy's position, driving (hem into cover. The en?my's two Maxims and two Yicker's <juick-firing guns fired heavily into the Tenth Hussars and horse artillery, which were threatening the enemy's right. The British infantry meanwhile poured m a hot fire. The mounted troops at 9 am. dismounted, and charged the enemy, killing fify of them, and capturing nineteen. Many were also wounded. Major Harvey, of the Tenth Hnssars, was killed, and Major Alexander wounded, The British casualties were small. The Boers then withdrew from Coles berg, but are still m strength to the < south east. The New South Wales Lancers par ticipated m the fight. Their dash and wiliness helped to disconcert the Boers. The Boers at Ooiesberg on Monday lost fifty killed. January 7 Yesterday General French, m force, assaulted the Boera round Ooiesberg, and discovered a body of the enemy, with two guns, five miles north of the towd.

Affairs at Mafeking.

Attack on a Boer Position,

Failure of the British Assault.

Fecruiting the Yeomanry m Ireland.

Capetown, January 6 Lord Edward Oeci), who was wounded at Mafeking, i 3 now pro gressing satisfactorily, An urmoured train made a sortie from Mafeking on the 26th (not the 24th), with a view of pushing back: the enemy's cordon to the northward, The Boers were forewarned and doubled their forces during the night. The British displayed the greatest gallantry, and m the face of a withering fire en deavoured to scale the fort m an impregnable position. Eighteen were killed, including Captain Vernon Sand- I ford, and twenty ? tliree were wounded. Colonel Baden Powell m his report makes no mention of Lords Cecil Cavefidish and Bentinck, whom the Boers asserted were wounded. The Boers have evacuated Molteno, London, January jS The Timfs correspondent states that the Boers used explosive bullets m the fight at Mafeking on the 26th, and plundered the dead and wounded, Mr William Waldorf Astor gives £5000 towards the pquipment of the City Imperial Volunteers Battery. Lord Iveagh equips a field hbspital of Irish surgeons and nurses for the Transvaal. Mounted Jnfantry are being fo wed m Irekndj to join Lprd Ohesbam's new yeomanry force. Ottawa, January 0 There was an enormous demonstra tion at Montreal upon the departure of the second Canadian Contingent. Sydney, January ff It is understood that the Imperial authorities prevented the Commandant going to South Africa, on account of the unsettled appearance of foreign affairs generally. Durban, January 7 A British reconaaiaanoe m force on

Friday failed to draw the Boers from their strongholds i» the vie nity of Inhlawe Mounf. Sir linkers Buller is carrying out a lot of i ff'rctive sccut ing. and hus tiglity-tiiree gune engaged m shelling the Borrs' positions.

Reported Capture of Colesburg by General French.

Septilso of the Boers at Lady smith-

Another German Steamer £eiied

Received Wafcapuaka Jan. 8, 8-40 a.m This Office 9,15 t..m London, January 7 A report, which, however, requires official confirmation, is current that Major-General French has victoriously entered Colesburg. General White reports that the Boers were m considerable force early yester day and attacked Cesar's camp, three miles west of Ladyemitb, bat were everywhere repulsed. Fighting still continues. Durban, January 7 The Hamburg steamer Herzog, bound to Delagoa Bay, has been seized and brought to Durban.

Boers Re-Occupy Dordrecht.

Foreigners Guard British, Prisoners at Pretoria.

Lord Edward Cecil Hot Woundod.

Patriotic Ti&Af.

A Traitor on Board

Received Wakapuaka Jab. 8,8.10 aim, IhU office 9 40 am) Capetown, January 7 The Boers have re-occupied Dordrecht. Three hundred foreigners guard the British prisoners at Pretoria, all the burghers having gone to the front. . Locd Edward Cecil is suffering from fever—he is not wounded. Londok, January 7 The British War Fund totals half a million, the Daily Telegraph shilling fund a hundred thousand, the Daily Mail's Kipling poem fund sixty thous and. During the voyage of the Dunottar Castle from England a sentry reported a man found near Lord Roberts' cabin On being searched a revolver was found m his possession. The man was landed at Gibraltar.

Artillery Offers from Sydney.

(Received Wakaptmka Jan. 8, 9.40 ft.m, This Office 10-7 a.m)

Sydney, January 8 The Naval Brigade has offered six officers and 120 men to form a field battery of six guns, which it is pro posed to be attached to the Imperial Naval Brigade at the front.

Mail News.

Account of the Tugela Fight

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 8, 10 cm This Office 10.40 a.m) Perth. January 8 Files to hand show that the British fought splendidly at the battle of Tugela River, but the work r?quired of them was beyond thtir power. - The naval guns did Excellent servicp, and completely wrecked the Boers' strong hold called Wylie's fort. The Boem were protected by entrenchments, and very little was seen of them all through the battle, whereas our fighting lines were continually exposed, It Boon became evident that with the artillery at oar command the Boers' position was impregnable. It was a dreadful sight to see our men swept down by Maxims and Nordenfeldts, but it was grand to see the gallant attempt of the survivors to rescue their fallen com rades The infantry and artillery who reached the Boers' trenches were captured.

The Contingent

MEDICAL MEN FOR SOUTH AFRICA,

DR. FENWIOK TO ACCOMPANY THK CONTINGENT THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN.

United Prert Association—By Eleotrio Telegraphy WELLINGTON, Jan. 6 Dr. Fenwick, the medic*! officer attaohed to the Contingent, has received word that he is to be attached to The tioopt throughout the campaign, instead of for the voyage to Capetown only. Speaking ad the Hutfc last night, the Premier laid that the Governor had received a communication from the Home authorities stating that they are short of medical men for the Transvaal, and asking that the col onies should, if possible, send men folly equipped with the Contingent) . This, Mr Seddon stated, it was intended to do. , Aa the Contingent's complement is new full, the greatest'activity prevails m the camp, men being exercised attorn, noon and night m various drills and shooting. Trooper Chapman is making good progress towards recovery. WiuuNGTON, Jantiary% Lieutenant Crawshaw, Timaru, fills the vacant Lieutenancy, and as Captain Reid haa finally decided to accept the command of No 1 Company, the only position left to fill is the command of the Hotohkiss battery. The Timer states thai the riding of the men is not up to the mark, only a small proportion being really good horsemen, the majority are merely able to stick on and will require a lot of practice to become efficient.

War Items.

«*Ehe fight ab Glenooe wu heard on th« telephone at Greytown, 70 miles away. Out of twenty- me men forming General . White's bodyguard, do fewer than fourteen are Natal volunteers. ' ■■ ■■• The settlement at Kurumap, founded by Dr Moffftt, is a regular oaeia m the desert, intersected by watercourse* fringed with trees. Lord Methuen's personal baggage, for warded to De Aar h.y a London firm, was «ddressed to "Lord Methuen, Pretoria, via Capetown.' 1 Some of the Boers put their drees suits m their boxea before crossing the border, sq as to be able to go to the balls at Pieter maritzbiug. Russian papers are Baying thab if 16 was their army that was landing at Durban, they would march straight'to Dundee and out off General Jouberi's re treat a : president Kroger has a nephew m Chi oago, who, instead of crossing the sea's to fight for his uncle, has chosen the more peaceful path of matrimony. The coloured people of the Gape are giv ing fruit, vegetables, and eggs for the wounded, thereby earning a warm metfagev of thanks from Sir Alfred Milner. When it was proposed to raise a regiment from the refugees, to number pot more than 1000, over 5000 put down their names, and then the authorities stopped taking them. (The doctor who has charge, of Pttaidtnt

THE A6HB ii.TOS OTARDIA^ j MONiiaV, JAIStJAKY 8, 1900,



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TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £!iGCD to his Institute, bo that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N The Institute, " Longciott, 1' G-ucnersburrg Jjoadon, W England, ' • (



WANTED Kdowd— That the arrival of the louio completes our seawu's imoorti-tiouß, which are fully doubl; there ■ f previous aeaaone. Each departmer.t rentiy r b'g business.—M itcheix & Tttkner IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots. &c. ; uriy Summer. Clearance Sale of Seasonable ami Reliable Goods. Cash discount) ut ihe rat« of on° ?-hill isierin 'he pound to every Bayer of nirepence worth ani over. Inspection iii vited.—H 0 Parbett, late Burref Bros., The Hall, Kivor street. 11 206 BIG DISPLAY 01 GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOB THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. SPECIAL Line Drees Goods at Is 9d per yard A Grand Choice of Prints and Muslins Latest m Ladies' Hats Newest Goods m Ties and Collars for Ladies Very Special—Tan Kid Gloves at 2s lid per pair, worth i% lid Cycling White Lisle Gloves Big Variety Hosiery—-Special value. Gentlemen's Tie?, Shirts, Collars, and Underwear Special Line Gentlemen's Suits at 29s 6d—Grand value In Boots and Shoes our prices are very low Dressmaking 10s 6d ; fit and style guaranteed Trading Stamps to all Cash Customers ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. CHRISTMAS, 1899. WE HAVE TSOW IN STOCK AND ARRIVING FOR OUJR OBRLSTMAS TRADE - LARGE SUPPLIES New Currants and Raisins, now Su! tnnaa and Candid Pee's, new Muscatele »nd Almonds, new Dnssioattd Cocoanut find SiJk-drtsspd Icefng Sugar, new kinds Fruits, including Apricots. Pears, Peaches, Pine Apple, and Table Plums. The Finest TEAS and SUGARS m Town. NOW LANDING, A SHIPMENT of hfeh-olass China direot from (ha Potteries. All the larest Pa terns. al-o — A (SHIPMENT Of CHOICE CfIBIrfTMAS NOVELTIES, Direct from Japan. Pi case send your Orders early aud iige We are Agents for COLUMBIA, B.S.A and LOVKLL DIAMOND, BICYCLES. CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS AND BLENDERS, GROCISRB, AND IRONMON6BRH. Importers of Bicycles, Ironmongery, Glas and China. Tancrbd Street, Ashburion. eh klstmas~^nd~ new yeak holidays. Tj^VERYTHING A Cyclist requires from 6d worth of Graphite to a 1900 Zealandia Bicycle. Price £31. DATES, LOWRY AND CQ BURNETT STREET. Cheapest and best, stock m Aahburton. iNew Zealand GLOTHIBGJAGTORY SPECIAL Linea m 'JENNIB SHIRTS FANCY BTBIPES from^3» 6d, new Patterns. White and Cream Matfc Shirts, 4? 6d and 5s 6d. White and Cream Cellular Shirts, 5?. The Newest Styleßs"in Fashion Shirts and Whil« Shirte, with fancy Cuff<j an* Fronts. Men's Panama Straw Hats, Men's Brazilian Straw Hats, Men's Club Straws from 2s, . Spleadid Variety to select from. Men's Frame Hats, Men's Soft Falfca. Men's Tennis Hats, Men's White Felts. BOOTST BOOTS Newest Shape Tan JBoofcs;l6s 53,185, 23s 6d Black Glace Kid Boots,' 16s fid j Tennis Shoea 15e 6d. Men's, Women's, and Children's Canvas Shoes. LARGE STOCK AT LOW PRIORS. SUITS TO MEASURE A SPECIALTY. ! FIT GUARAN TEED j NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKIJSGSALB, Manager. MISS CARSON. fTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For berms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets nea Wakanui Road East. lgt NEW year Cards, New Year Carda Good selection of both single cards j and packets. New janes m wall texta, birth J day cards, photo frames, prayer and hymn boo,ks, general stationery, etc.—A. H. JjfaL IJAMS, Tancred Street. VISIT "The Corner" for the best assortment of Cheap Christmas Cards. —NOBXBCOTfi AND Hwrbßß.



WAVERLEY WINS ON BOXING DAY. ASHBURTON. % !st and 2nd — — Half Mile] *lst and 2nd — — One Mile let and 2nd — — 'i wo Mile Ist and 2nd ~ r- WHEEL lUCI< KAIAPOI. Wheel Bace „ „ First and % Second Five Mile „ „ First GLENTUNNEL. Fa?e ■  Firsfe and Second 1 Mile   First and Second | Mile „ „• First 5 Mile it ,j first and Second OXFORD. £ Mile „ „ First 6 Mile „  First and Fecond Wneel Bace „ > First and Third TOTAL AMOUNT WON £95 10 s OUT OF A POSSIBLE 8125. ' (0/ ' JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and at Waverley Oycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch. JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED ~PRICE LIST^ WE Olaim to be the Leading Firm of G ocors, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton We import all our Stock ftom the Home Marketa for Spot Cash and are therefore m the beat position do supply the public with only genuine goods at the ioweat possible price for cash. We guarantee all our goods fu'l weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all goods at tho Railway btarion free. Any person leaving an order wiihm can get a pvrcel ticket, and therefore always befsure of having their.goods at tha atat-.ion m time. No charge for ticket. ij JLiV/ U JLV PER SACK 131. — BUGAU - S|d per tt> with Tea t MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, i'2s, 2s 4dJ perlb I 51b Box .- ... ... 8s 9rf, 9s 7<l, 11s rpTji A j lOlbßox - .- .« 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21s;8d -' } KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, |18a 4d; 51b, 9s 7d I GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, (lßa 4d; slb, 9a 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton's always In Htock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork," "D.^McVallum. Mild Cured iQame, Sides and Rolls, 7£d. GORE OATMFAL—2SIb Bag, 2a 6d iTan Houten's Cocoa, |lb, lid ; |ib, Is Carraway Seeds ... ... 8d per lb 94 ; lib, 3s 3d Pimento, whole la „ „ Fry's Cocoa, ilb, B^d ; lib, Is 4|d Pimento, irround Is 2d „ „ tteal Good Candles, 4|d per lb ; 8s Pd Mix-d Spice l|d per packet per box PICKLES—Hay ward's Mixed, lOd per Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6£d bottle, 9s 6d per dozen per lb; 12s 6d per box j Cro^s and Blackwell'e, la 3d par Fairy Night Lights le 2d per box bottle Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Pearl, 61bs for Is Curry Powder lid per bottle fiago, 71bs for Is Borax ... 8d per lb Mtxed Peel, Lamou, Orange and Cit- Alum . 6d „ „ ron, 8d perlb Saltpetre 6d „ „ Lemon P. pI, 71b Unß, 3s 6d Tartarie Acid lalOd „  lib Tins Assorted Jams, 6d per lb ;4s Carbonate Soda, 3d perlb, 2s per doz lbs 9d per doz Whole Linseed 3d per lb 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6d per doz L'naeed Meal 4d  „ Lea and Femn's Sauce, large, 2a 6d IUTOHKS-Plaids, 4£d per doa, 4s per bottle , Per SroBS Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 250 s Is 6d per dozen Worcester gauc«, small, 5d ; large, 9d 1000's 5d p«r box, 4a lOd pee Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb dozen Muzina «d per dozen 5a 6d Bryant and May a Safeties, 8i per Whiting » b for Is n d"BeD Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Yarrnoutn Bloaters, 9 for la Preserved Fruit, 2£l b tins, 8d per tin, Maconoehie's Freeh Herrings, 6^d per 7a 6d per doz tin English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb „ Herrings m Tomato, 10.1 Tomato Sauce, 9d per brittle per tin Golden Syrup, 21b 6i, 41b Is, 561 b lie „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd 3,2 per tin "Treacle, 21b 6d. 4lb Is, 71b Is 9d  Kippered Herrings, lOd Flwwb Bateios 6id perlb pcr\ tin ™ . Finesb Saltanaa 7|d „ „ „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd Finest CnmDCi 5d „ „ , M nf.pef w « percale 4id „ „ Auckland Mullett .. #J ... 7d per tin (Stewing FUjb 7|d „ „ Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ French Plt.tns (choice) ... 1« „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Stewing Plums .« ... 9d „ „ Sardines, large 8d „ „ Finest Muscatels la 'd „ „ Sardines, small 4d „ „ ©alifornian Mascatels ... Is „ „ Salmoni* Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d p^r Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ box OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Salad, | pint sd, 1 pine lOd Almonds, Valencia ... Is 6d  „ Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Alwonds, Sicily Is 4d  „ Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Barcc" >na Nuts ... .. 8d  Corned Beef, Mutton, Spice.d Beef, 2lb Shell Almonds lOd .. „ tin, Is D»y and Martin's Paste Blacking, *|d Orosee and Blaokwell's assorted Pastes, per doz Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin bottle Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. »eh Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per Leiberg'a extract, Is 9d per feottle ! oz Patent Groats, Robinoon's, lOd |, Har aey's Blaeklead, Id MZ9, 9d per doz per's, 93 per tin j *mea' ©orae t ßlaoklead 9 |6d per d i MelUns'§«'ood, l«.Bd.perjfcin