SECOND EDITION

Mail Notices.

Mails close tor the following p'aceß as under, subject to the neces9»rv alieiations: - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 For Northern Ports Weafcport, and West Coast, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p m FRIDAY, BKPT 7- For Northern Portß.Westporr,, Australian Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa,Cey-! lon, India, China, etc., also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed via Surz), due London October 25, Hawaii, Philippines, Jtpan, also British Columbia, Canada, United States, etc, United King dom and Continent of Europe, viaVanoover, (due Vancouver 4th October, Loudon 17th October), per Mokoia, at 10.30 a m. Due Sydney September 13 h

Commercial.

LONDON MARKETS.

United Press Association—By Electric | Telegraph—Copy right (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 3, 922 pm, This Office 11-14 pm) London, Sept. 2 Mutton—Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes (Canterbury), 3§l ; Dunedin and Southland, 3£d ; North Island 31-16 d ; lamb, unchanged | River Plate, orossbred or merino wetherß (heavy), 3d ; light 3 1 161 ; beef unchanged. Rabbit fkiq s sales—Good demand, the bulk of the offerings weresold f bestadvanopdahal penny, others unchanged. Currants 45', tallow stock 27.630 ca^ke; imports during month ll,Sl9caeke, deliveries 7199. Tin stook—ls43 tons, on spot 4604, j afloat 4209, deliveries 2638

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The uual weekly auction sale waa held to-day at the Ashburton saleyarde, and, ai a result of the stormy wet weather, only those who were compelled put in an appearance, and on account of the stormy conditions only a very limited collection of stock was brought forward. After some delay owing to the rain, operations were started with beef entries, steers realising £4 to £6 s*, and heifers £5 loi to £6 ss, whist tat cowa ranged from £b 15s up to £7 15s. In the store cattle department, springers changed hands from £2 up to £4 10s, and dry cows made £2 10a. In shsep entries the butchers' pens were only partiUly filled, 14s 3d being obtained for merino ewes and wethers. Fat crossbred wethers were disposed of at 16s 6d, whilst another line of forward quality was passer! in at 18s 6rl, whioh fate also befell several other lines in fat sheep. Tho highest figure reached for this cl»s« at auction being 18c. In breeding sheep, crossbred ewes in lamb made 16s lid to 17s 3d, and merino ewes 10s 31 Hoggets realised from 12s to 13s lid, under reasonable competition.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1900 THE CHINESE PROBLEM.

Tub determination which Russia and France have apparently come to that their mission in Ohina is ended does not seem to be altogether sincere. In other word-*, to withdraw from Ohina now, which Russia proposes, is in direct opposition to the policy she has followed for two centuries, never to give up voluntarily, what she has once got possession of The whole history of Russian aggression in Europe and veia is directly apposed to the attitude she is reported to have taken up on this Chinese question. We cannot, there fore, regard the present position of Russia in this business without-sus picion. Whether she wishes' to get the other Powers out of Pekin under aome understanding with the Chinese rulers to receive some substantial reward for so doing ; or whether she thinks that she might create a cause of quarrel between Great Britain and her possible allies on the one hand, and herself and France on the other, or whether she has some ulterior and deeper scheme altogether, are questions that cannot be safely speculated upon by outsiders.- But wp imagine that neither the British Government nor America will give Russia credit for any disinterested motives in proposing the immediate withdrawal of the tallies from the Chinese capital. Great Britain may deem it prudent to acquiesce in the step just at present, in the complicated position she occupies just now, but we are by no means sure thai America will give way quite so readily. The Govern ment at Washington point out that besides the relief of the legations, the Allies were pledged to maintain the " open door," the maintenance of treaty rights, and the enforcement of repara tion for damage already inflicted. This is so obviously just that it is not easy to understand why Great Britain has not taken up a similar position. There is certainly more in this than meets the eye, or appears upon the surface. Reviewing the circumstances connected with the past history of Russian aggression, and looking at the double dealing and deceit which have charac terised all thb dealings of the Chinese with the western nations, we fancy the result of the Russian diplomacy will be the acquisition of a good slice of Chinese territory. We can easily imagine the Dowager Empress and her astute advisers purchasing Russia's support at the present critical juncture, just to get the allies out of the Imperial city, and without paying the heavy penalty they know has been incurred; Even Li Hung Chang is quite capable of negotiating in this direction. When once the allied troops have retired from the capital, the chances of an indemnity or any guarantee against future out breaks like the last would be very faint. And the final settlement promises to leave Russia the only Power to reap a substantial return for her action in this Chinese business, In fact, Russia appears to he acting the role of the monkey and the other Powers that of the cat. They will at least have the melancholy satisfaction of seeing tbe chestnuts fully ap preciated. The cablegrams published in another column—received since the above was written-—give strong con firmation of the views we have ex* pressed regarding Russia's designs, And we think the position in the East has had something to do with Lord Roberts' annexation of the Transvaal. The pacification of South Africa will require a much smaller force when the Trans vaal burghers are only rebels. i

Local and General.

%* Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pageß of thia issue.

The Gothic's Cargo—The s.s. Herald '.andtd trAn&hipments from the Gothic at Timaru yesterday.

Obgan Recital—The Presbyterian Church organ is being put in first class order by Mr Jenkins of Christchurch, in view of the grand organ recital to be held on September 13, of which panicn'ars are advertised.

Grain Shipments.—The Italian barque Guiseppe D'Aubino arrived at Timaru yesterday. She will be loaded at that port by Messrs Friedlander Bros, with grain tor the Unite Kingdom or the Continent.

Ashburton Consignees. — The Janet Nicoll landed goods at Timaru for tbe follow ing Ashburton consignees:—Orr and Co., Pnedlandtr Bros .', Fletcher Bros., Reid and G-ay She brought transhipments from the s.B. Rangatira,

Bankruptcies —There were four bankrup - oies laHt week in the Colony, a hosiery fuctory manager at Danncvirke, a mail carrier at fcketahuna, a painter at Wanganui, and a clerk at Wellington! r .

Lecture.—The sixth lecture of the course on English Literature will be delivered by the Rev R. A. Woodthorpe, M.A., in 8t Stephen's Schoolroom to-morrow afternoon, at 345 p.m. The subject of the lecture is "The writings of Thackeray.

Tub Weather—-The weather has been veryuneettled for some days, with occasional sharp showers. This morning however, shortly after nine o'clock the rain settled down with intermittent bursts, in which sleet and snow fell also. The glass remains high notwithstanding

Ashburton Mounted Rifles—A return hss been laid before Parliament dated July 13th, 1900, showing the number of volunteer corps whose services have been accepted and rejected during the last 12 mottba Among those accepted we find the fo lowing :— Ashburton Mounted Riflas, number of man 160 this being the largest number given for any corps.

The PjtTBOtEUM Ihdcstry—The Ingle wood " Record " hears that a new bore now being put down at Moturoa will be the last —should it prova unsuccessful—to be sunk by the enterprising company who have been doing their utmost to develop the petroleum industry in the vicinity of New Plymouth. It is stated that one local Investor has spent botwetm £5000 and £6000 in prospecting operations

The • Sober Soot ' Society.—The first annual meeting of tho ' Sober Scot' Society was held in Edinburg lately. Ib was reported that branches had been formed in G.asgow, Paißley, Dundee, and other centre?. One of the agreements the members enter into is not to drink intoxicants "except at a meat.' A proposal was made to insert the word • regular' before ' meal,' but was dropped after discussion. The name of the Society hag been changed to the 'Scottish Self- Oontrol Society. 1

Promotion.—We have much pleasure in stating that Mr R B. Restell, who has been in the employment of Messrs Reid and Grey for some considerable time, has been pro moted to the position of Manager in succession to Mr Pauling. We have no doubt) thab the clients of the firm wilt he served well by the new manager, who intends conducting the business on the same lines as in the past, and we wish him every success iv bia more responsible duties.

The Dog Fiend—The dog fiend, says the Times, appears to have again made his ap pearance in the vicinity of Christchurch, as quite a number of valuable dogs have lately been poisoned.. On Friday last a fine New foundland was taken to tbe Council yard, where it had been destroyed. Yesterday morning, in Hereford Street east, a collie waa rfound in agony from poison, and a passer by obtained a revolver and put it out of its misery.

Newspapers' Subscriptions.— The fol lowing notice appears in an American paper:

—" Wo have sent an account to many of our subscribers who are in arrears with their payments, without receiving any reply from them. Aa we can only suppose that the cause of bheir failure to reply to our repeated communications ia to be attributed to their death, we intend to publish a lis' of their names ehortly among the obituary not'oes. Any subscriber who does not wish to figure among the deaths will, therefore, please send us, without delay, an answer and remittance." Those who have had to wait for a longtime for the small individual sums generally owing for subscriptions to newspapers can understand the action of the Yankee proprietor.

" OrjKSELViss as Other See Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults ; bib they seldom fail to observe the fit and style ot our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind thab "appearance noes a long way." An ill-fitting suit ia uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to r-your frienda. Don't risk it 1 If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Loading 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 lncreaaing business done by Messrs Cbaigmad and Bbrbyman speaks volumes. This firm haa juat imported' probably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring gooda ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both ashiona ble and durable.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy rig ht

Received .Wakapuaka, Sept. 3, 922 p.m This Offioe 11 41 p m) London, September 2 New York imposes twelve days quarantine, including the time occupied on the voyage, on vessels from Glasgow. The outbreak of plague is a mild one 83 cases are under surveillance, The victims of the plague in Glasgow are being cremated

TINWALD TOWN BOARD

" The monthly meeting of th* above Board waa held oa Friday last, in the Templar Hall, Tinwald. Present—Messrs C Doharty (chairman), M Lagau, T Scaly, and J Gad seii.

Correspondence was received from the Ashburton County Counoil, re use of road roller.—-It was resolved, that although the Board oould not say definitely how often they would require the use of the roller, it was probable the Board would ask for the Use of it at times. From the Clerk of tbe County Council, appointing a date when the Board could meet the deputation from the Counoil with reference to the fords on Thompson Street,

The chairman reported that with other members of the Board he had met the depnbation at th* fords, bub nothing definite had been decided in the matter, but it was probable the matter would be re-discussed at tho next meeting of tho Council. From the Charitable Aid Offioe, stating that a slight increase had been granted in the case of a recipient of aid.—The Board considered there might still be a further increase granted. From Mr A Hewson, applying to have his name taken off the roll, he having disposed of hia property in the district to Mrs Furze. —The application was granted. From Mr Sutherland, asking for permis sion to erect a gate on the terrace.—The application was granted aubjecb to conditions, Ihe inspector's report was read and adopted, Mr Bradley'a tender waa acoepted for lease of gravel reserve, provided the pre* liminary conditions were fulfilled, otherwias the next highest tender woald be taken.

Acoounts amounting to £10 7a were passed for payment. The chairman thanked the members for bheir assistance during hia term of offioe, and trusted they would be re-elected.

Mr Scaly referred to the impartial manner in whioh the chairman had oarried out his duties, and to the time he had spent ia attending to th* works oarried out by the Board.

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Eieoirio Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 1 The Queen hag left Windsor and gone to Balmoral.

Black Barley

So far black barley haß only been grown by one farmer in the colony. The grower, a farmer in Taranaki, imported the seed from Russia some three years ago. From what we oan learn about this new variety, it gives promise to take the pace of both Chevalier and Cape sorts, over whioh its advantages are many. The grower reports on it as follows :—" Sowiug-50 to 601ba to the acre is an ample sowing; this is a distinct saving as compared with other sorts ; 55lbs sown to the acre in poor land, without manure, last year produced over 40 busheis to the acre. Growth—lt is very hardy, stands all sorts of. weather, and comes in early ; if sown in the middle of September here it can be reaped in the middle of January. Birds won't touoh it because of its stiff beard, Thrashing—lt is particularly easy to thresh. Pig and Calf Food—The neighbours of the grower fed the ground article 6o their calves aud pigs last season, and say the results were; far better than from any other meal they have ever tried ; when fed to horses and poultry the results were equally satisfactory. Malting —The grower has au excellent report from a malster who tried it for malting purposes. 5'

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright . Received Wakapuaka Sept 3 922 am, This office 11 30 p m Hong Kong. September 2 All excepting 80 Japanese and 60 British marines are withdrawn from Amoy. The remainder wiil be wit! - drawn shortly, the Chinese authorities guaranteeing to maintain order, St, Petersburg, September 2 Count Lamsdorf has assured the Powers that the Russian troops will be] withdrawn from Manchuria when the order is permanently established and the Russian railways protected. General Rennekamo captured the j town of Tsitßihar, on theSungari river, in Manchuria. Aden, September 2 British residents here entertained Count Walderß"e, en route for China to j assume the command, with high honors. 1 ondon, September 2 French troops passing eastwards exchanged greetings with the German troops. (Heoeived Wakapuaka Sepb 3, 1040 | pm, ThisOfßcß 1160 pm) j London, September 3 ' Reuters correspondent states that Li Hung Chang announces that j Kukwei, the heir apparent of China, I has suicided at Paotiogfu.

The Times says that neither tbe honor nor the interests of England would permit the acceptance of the Russian proposals. The German news papers declare that the withdrawal would be a fatal confession of weakness. France is wavering.

Bong Kong, September 3

Prince Cbing is willing to return to Pekin if be is guaranteed his liberty.

An epidemic of suicide prevails in Pekin, whole families hanging them selves.

Russia has regained the whole of the Manchurian railway.

Interprovincial.

United Piesa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, September 3

It is understood that the North Island Maori chiefs have oome to some definite plan of action on the question of native land administration, and in order to make it completely effective have decided to bring King Msthuta to Wellington to discus* matters with the Premier. Some of the chiefs have g»ne to the Waikato to arrange for the early visit of the native King to Wellington. Nelson, September 3 A crowded public meeting waa held to -night in the Provincial Hali to consider the Commissioners' report and the Government proposals for reform in connection with St. Mary's school. The meeting was practically unanimous (no dissentient voiot a being heard) in favor o' Government assuming full control of the achool.

The King Country and Prohibition

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, September 3

A deputation, consisting of ehiefa and the leading natives of the King Country, waited on the Premier to.day, and urged that licenses be granted for the sale of liquor there. They stated that no good had resulted from prohibiting the sale of liquor, and that a large number of the natives and Europeans had been guilty of fly grog selling, and had been imprisoned for doing so, and that the consumption of liquor had been on the increase for years. They also said that the fact that liquor was a forbidden fruit was a great incentive to young people to indulge. Mr F. W. Isitt was invited by the Premier to interrogate the speakers, and aaked Kahu, brother of Wahanui, if the latter had not before his death requested the Rev. Gittos to undo the injury he had done in revoking his approval of prohibition ia the King Country. Kahu said Wahanui waa insane for some time before his death. Mr Seddon aaid it was a very reeponaible question for the Government bo deal with. He confessed that ab one time he thought prohibition was the wisest thing for the King Country, bub experience had proved that ib was impossible to prevent, either in the King Coun'ry or in other parts of the oolony, illicit traffic in liquor, with all ibs attendant evils. He was very desirous of preserving the native race from the evils of drink, and that would be more likely to be attained by issue of licenses. He would not act hastily in the matter, however, so thab those who believed in prohibition might have an opportunity of Bt&ting their views upon the subject. He had in hia mind an idea of appointing a commission composed of mea who would have the confidence of all parties, to enquire into the matter, and so fortify tbe Government, in any action ib might take. In any caae, he did not approve oi granting licenses in the King Country on the same principle as licenses were granted in other parts of the oolony. Local bodies were interested in the revenue from the ieaue of licenses, therefore, he would nob give them the power of control. If licensee were granted It would be upon such conditions aa would protect the natives and properly control the traffic generally.

The Breelong Blacks.

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Sypney, Sept 3 Jimmy Governor gave one of the settlers he stuck up a letter for the police, offering to surrender if his wife were sent out to the ranges. He asks her to reply in the newspapers, where he wilt see it. j

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copy right

London, September 2

The recent tornado wrecked most of the buildings at Mafeking, including the field hospital, containing 150 patients. The ground was strewn with tents, bedding, medicine and comforts. The rushing water carried off the soldiers' ki's. Many were struck by the flying wreckage and several natives wpre killed or injured. Priva c Poole, of Queensland, has died of enteric fever, London, September 3 Colonel Plumer defeated Oomman dant Pretorious at East Pilnaars River, capturing 26 prisoners, 1000 cattle and 81 waggons. General Baden Powell and De Wet recently raced to occupy the Warm Baths Station north of Pretoria The Boers woo by a few minutes, but Powell expelled them before they were able to arrange their defence, compel ling them to retreat from Strong Nek. General Powell, with a view to mis leading the Boers, made elaborate preparations to bivouac, but during the night occupied the railway sixteen miles in the Boers rear. He tapped the t«k'graph and discovered that Botha was sending a tr&inful of reinforce ments from Pietersburg in response to De Wet's appeals. A trap to capture the train failed owing to the discovery of Powell's presence. Tbe burgberß have reminded Botha of his promise that his last stand would be made at Machadorp He replied that not to fight again was running away out of ahame General Paget has reached Nylstroom. General Buller has reached Badfon tfin. The rains are impeding his advance 1500 Boers are hastening to Komati Poort to oppose a force expected from Swaziland General Oa rington is returning to Rhodesia owing to a report that a commando is close to the frontier The Boers admit 70 killed and 100 wounded at the Bergensdaivery fight \ The foreigners and Doppers wanted to carry the British prisoners to Barberton, but Kruger refused per mission Commandant Viljoen re marked to the prisoners " You know why you are released." He hoped tbe British and Boers would be friends.

Cables to the Premier.

The Premier yesterday received the following sables from Sir Alfred Milner s-— " 2nd Sepcember—E W L de Strange^ First New Zealand Mounted Infantry, released by enemy, arrived at. Warmhaths 30th August."

" Returned to-day frem Rustenburg expe dition. Regret to report No. 386 (Reid)died of enteric fever at Johannesburg on the Bch inst. Lieutenant Findlay and Captain Hutson have received wounds: the former is returning, the latter has gone to England. No. 357, R H Hed worth, is progressing favorably. We are marching east tomorrow, under Colonel Mahon.—Signed, Mt»jor Cradock, Pr*tb>ia,'

•'Giibertson (? Cuthbertson), Collett, aud Poweil {? Hovell), and 220 horses by the Ormezon were reoeived to-day. Jowsey ia rejoiuin?, and troopers in the police ara expected to rejoin about 25th September. Lieutenant Seddon waa here yesterday. • The health ab the front is good. —Robin, South Afrio-."

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held on Monday even, ing. Present—Crs, Davison, Paul, H M Jones, Willis, Davis, Scaly and Andrews. In the absence of the Mayor, who was com i polled to proceed south, Cr D. Thomas waa i appointed chairman. The Chairman congratulated Mr G Andrews on hia election aa Councillor, to which he replied. The debit balance was shown as _ 1156 3* 2d, and the revenue £43 I2a 6d, made up as follows: — Rates, 1900, £30 15s, rents reserves £1, licenses dog's 17s 6d, earth aold £5 9j, asphalting refund 12s od, bridgea £2 2s 6d, library account 15a, sundries 6s, fines SiM. Court £115s.

Accounts amounting to £727 10a 4d were passed for payment. Correspondence was read from the Chair man Canterbury Jubilee Memorial Com mittee asking for collection of subscriptions by th* Counoil.-Received and held over until the Mayor return?. From Pay master-General remitting fines £) IS*. —Received.

From T E Kilworth with respect to iron door for strong room for Counoil, and explaining reasons for making aome altera* tions in the specifications! A somewhat lengthy discussion ensued, in whioh Crs. Scaly, Davis, Paul, and the Chairman took part, and eventually the motion that the account be paid was oarried, From Mr Andrew Orr asking bhe Counoil bo transfer reserve 298 to a. Spring. It was decided to refer the application to the' Reserves Committee. A letter was received from Mr A Harrison erquiring with respect to new site of Post Office.

Or Thomaß stated the Mayor had left a memo intimating that the Hen, J G Ward had practically promised to ereob the new building at the south-west corner of Posb Office reserve

Councillors were of the opinion that the question should be put aad answered in writing, and a motion to thab effect by Cr Scaly waa carried, Messrs Turnout! and Jones wrote request ing an interview with the Council with respect to electric lighting of the Borough, and ib was decided to meet this firm on Tuesday, at 2.30 p m A letter from the Canterbury College stating terms far testing cement and giving details of various tests required was received and after discussion ib waa decided on the motion of Or. Wilis, seconded by Cr. Jones, to defer consideration of chis matter until the Mayor was present The application of the A and P Associa tion for use of Moana Square for Horse Parade was granted.

The Reserves Committees report recom mended tha*; tenders be called for lease of the outfall drain reserve for a year; that Reserve 773 be let on a Glasgow lease for 21 years at £8 the first (.seven years, £12 for the second seven years, and £18 for balance of term

The Works Committee and Engineer's report waa to the effect thab the Committee i oould not recommend the crossing in Burnett | Street to be undertaken in th* present state |of the finances. Re the Allenton water race, [ the Council waa recommended to bring down the whole of the water from Farm Road bo I the North West Belt in iron pipes at a coat lof about £2000. The plan of the library i buildings was approved of, and Crh Thomaa, Scaly and Davison were appointed a Build ing Committee to arrange details with the arohiteots. The Committee recommended, that Kermode Street 15 chains, Wakanui Road 38 ohains, and Havelook Street 20 chains be first pub in hand. It was stated that aa no tar could be gob In Chrtstchurph ib be bought in Dunedin, and this waa decided upon. The Engineer reported on the work done by the labor gang and on the contracts. The Allenton water race question created a good deal of discussion, and it waa pointed out that as the cost would be about £200Q if the work be oarried out as suggested the matter would require to go before th* rate payers to obtain sanobion to borrow. Or Scaly said if thia work waa nob done the people in the district would insist upon a fence being erected, and thab would not do away with the danger, He movtd that tbe

Committee's report he afopteJ. Cr Jones, in seconding, thought the scheme the best un-ier the circumstances. The interest on the amount would not be great. Ihe Committee's report waa adopted. '' he Inspector's report of a satisfactory character was read and adopted, and a similar rrport of the medical officer waa dealt with, and it waa resolved that the nuisance in premises in Taoond Street be J abated under notice from the Council. 1 Dr Kymes, Health Officer, delivered anfl interesting statement regarding sanitary^ matters, in the course of which he spoke ml very high terms of the appearance of thsfl town of Ashburton. The report, howevcrS is too Song for publication in this issue. Cr Thomas proposed a hearty and cordiaM vo'e of thanks to Dr Symes for his aervicesJß and he waa pie <aad to hear snob a satisfao-j tory report of Ashburtoo. He had pointed 1 out obtain weaknesses, and it was the 1 | intention of the Council to compel people to use the tide channelling*, Or Scaly m^ved that the balance of thai footpath iv JSaat Street not) a-phtlted ba completed to full width from Karmodt Street to the approach of the Bridge, aod this was decided upon* It waa debided that tbe Banking r**oln« tion be confirmed. Tenders for reserve 773 war* opened and W H Collina and Co's tender was accepted. Cr Paul moved a vote of thanks te Crs Thomas, Davis, and Scaly, for their oeonpa* tion satisfactorily of oiuirs in the CouboU. that the same be recorded in the minutes of the Council, and ha hoped to-' see them alt back in their former positions. This was unanimously carried. Cr Thomas, replying, stated he had been » member since 1883, but he waa sorry thai as a tax on his health was being incurred, h*j Would not be permitted to continue, but perhaps at some future time he might 00—t forward again. He hoped the new members would strive to make Ashburton " A thing of beauty and a joy for ever," Cr Scaly also replied, and expressed hit pleasure to see ao.many candidates coming forward for the Council aeata. Re expressed hia regret that Or 'lnomas, the "Father cf the Council," did n^t intend to stand again*. Cr Davia, in thanking th» Counoil, said during his three years' service he had tried to do his duly, and he oould at least say it* had been a regular attendant atail meetings* The Counoil then sat as a DOMAIN BOARD The following is the Domain Committee/* report :—. j Sour Commit'eo beg to report that a Deputation from the Ashburton Sports Association waited on the Committee last Monday, when the leans of the new s^fSfSJ* ment for the use oi the Domain Sports grounds were considered. T! c Deputation having retired, your committee resolved to make the following recommendations to the Bo*rd, vig. : — " That the sum of £20, piyable quarterly in advance, be accepted from the Association as a nominal rental for the uae of the Domain Sports Grounds, with the right to charge for admisticn on eeveu close days, for twelve months on the following conditions, namely :—l. That the Association maintain at its own expense the whole of th* various sports grounds iv good order daring th* term* under tbe supet vision end to the satisfaction of the Curator. 2. That the Association bo allowed the uae of the machines and tools now used on the vaiioua grounds- when not requited by the Curator or the Council. All damage done to any implements ot tools to be immediately made good by the Aatocia tion and at ita expense. 3. That all th* grasa on the main Sporta Ground bounded by the ornamental water, the fence and the top of the terrace shall be kept properly cut to the Curator's satisfaction. 4. That is shall be thoroughly understood by the Association that the Domain Board ahall not be called on for any expenses whatever In connection with the Sporta Grounds either io the maintenance of the grounds or th* repairing of the implements or tools. 5. That an agreement be drawn up embodying these conditions, and the other general con* ditiona included in the former agreement." The report as a whole was adopted. Domain Paddocks—An application to have a portion of these re-sowu, owing to th* ravages of the grata grubs was considered, and it waa decided to have the whole of the Domain paddocks where affected, re-sowo. Totes of thanks were passed to donora to the Domaini

Lieutenant F. Tuckert Strategy and Tact.

The following remarks upon our towns man, Lieutenant F Tucker, whose career at the front'has been aooreditabfe to himaelf, and gratifying to hia relations and frienda is from the Piets special's amount of the affair, when Lieutenant Bourne was captured :—• Meanwhile Captain Bourn* and hia men were holding out aa best they could, praying for the reinforoementa that were already harrying to hia assistance. Th* tore* officers handled their men with ooolneaa and courage, and Lieut Tucker did splendid work, hia strategy proving too good for th* Boers. It waa this resourcefulness that enabled him to get hia men out of what waa a very dangerous position. To right *_t left the British forces were engaged, bat for a time the Boers, evidently recogoiaing that the poaition held by the New Zsalanders was occupied by a very small force, concentrated their fire on the party. They drew closer and closer, and aoon had the New Zsa landers in a corner.

The captain saw that to resist for any lengthy period meant severe loas, though had he known that reinforoementa were so near, he might have decided to hold out. The Boera were not more than fifty yards away, and the New Zealenderawere retnrn* ing the attackers' fire as rapidly as they oould; The Captain and Lieut,. Cameron advanced, and aa they held op their handa they ahouted:

* Get to your horses, men. and do the best you oan for yourselves !' Nothing loth, the men darted to their horses, mounted, and esdeavoured to.eaoap*, though some of them were more than anxious to fight the game out to a finish.

It was too late then, however. Ihe Boers swarmed up the kopje and surrounded th* colonials, and 19 men, officers included, thus fell into the hands of the enemy. There were no casualties ab this stage. None of the New Zsalanderß wete wounded, and th* Boera stated that so far aa those members of the commando who had attaoked the position were concerned, they bad received no injury. Lieut Tucker, whose oondueb throughout waa most courageous, managed to escape, and also succeeded iv taking his men with him. Had he hesitated, or made a false move, he and hia men would have fallen into the enemy's handa, and had they decided to fight it out, they would assur edly have lost heavily until the reinforce ments came ; but he and his men escaped unhurt.

FAREWELL SOCIAL TO MR J. H. PAULING.

A farewell social waa tendered to Bro J R Pauling, P DP, by the members of th* U.A.O.D In the Templar Hall, last  evening, Bro Fifield AD, was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of brethren. After the usual patriotic toast " The Queen and the Druids," h»d been honoured, a first olaaa supper Waa purveyed by Mra Morton and done full justioato. At the call of the Chairman, Bro Steele, PDP aud DRGL, propoaed * The Grand Lodge'and in doing ao spoke in terms of praise of their guest,' who had taken a lead* ing part in Druidiam, nob only in Ashburton but in the working of the Grand Lodge. H* trusted thab Bro Pauling would continue to take the same interest in the order ia th* future as he had done in tha paab, and that he would aoon become the D RGL, for the North Island Bros Maraden and Pausing responded The next toast, * The Guest of the even* iug,' was placed in the handa of Bro Clark P DP, and was given with musical honours and three cheers for Mrs Pauling and'family, In giving ib Bro Clark said, that their guest had worked honestly and faithfully for the good of the order for - many years. Ha (Bro Pauling) had always gone straight for any points he wished to carry. He usually sc red, and ib could be said that what) lie ' advocated was for the bating good of tha lodge Daiidiam had had much hard uphill work *of .06, aud their guest bad don* his pi- ■*■ in bringing it to its present prominent ' position among benefit societies Bro Paulicr, in responding, said it WM

T E A cHBtJRTON GttAßDlAtf i TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1900



Important Announcement to Farmers* j _ _. :o ;— _ j CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS ' IN PRICES OF DBILLF, BINDERS, ETC., IF ORDERED IMMEDIATELY. Particulars from j REID AND GRAY, ASHBURTON. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TT'AVE a few Job Lines thrown out at Stocktaking, which they are Silling at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Mon's Hard and -Soft FeiU Is 6d. Is lid and 2< 6d Ltdies Sailor Straws r^duaed to 1» Br jwn Moleskin Trousers reduced to 53 IU . Men's Best Crup 0 >rhh&ms 26) 6i for 19 >61 Women's Qanv&s Shoes reduced to 3s 6 i Childrm's Osnvas Shoes reduced to vs 61 Men's Silk Ties reduced to 6 J and ls N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBf KINGS 4LB. Manager - TF YOD WANT A QQ )D MACHINE CHOOSE A uuwnrwin ml Beyond the sea in every land, BUDGE-WHiTWORTH Cycles premier stand; At home the same, or far or wide, All Nations choose the RUDG€ to ride LADY'S, £2U .GENT'S, £21. Large Rock of ACCESSORIES just to hand. Everything NEW and CP-TO-LUTE; No Old Stock. lyOHlfftl ClT'^sSr ET ' ; THE POIYPATHIC MRDICAL IiN>TITUTE NEXT VISIT 10 ASHBURTON j FKIDAY AFTE^ON^EPI'EIIBEB 7 2 o'clock until Bpm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBERS 9am until 2 o'clock ONLY ."CONSULTATION FBlliE GRANGE'S HOTEL POLYPATHIC, the NEW METHOD OP HEALING. I is the surest and most rapid System, as it cures with absolute certainty such diseases as Cancer, Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable under the old system, at well as al! Ohronio And Nervous Complaintia of Women and Men: MORE CURES MADE RY POLYFATHIT than any OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WORLD THOUSANDS OF TESiTMONIALS Er>i'ept:c Fits For Eight Years ; Also Heart Disease Your medicines hare done me a great deal of good I feel better in every way, and tbe paini at; the heart have «ntirely left roe. 1 have not had ora fit aioce taking your medicine--Jebssmiah Fostjbk Lung Disease and Extreme Debility 1 have much pleasure in sending thi* letter, thanking yon very much for the benefit I have derived from your medicine, wh'ch I have been us'-ng six weeks I was reduced in vre'gbt from 12it 41b down to 8«t 7ib, and I bad quite trivia myself up to my Maker; but, thank God, after I had been under your treatment nine daya my friends cou'd see a chunge in me, a*d I could feel it myself, and have been Improving ever since Yon - — -_r- j^ wm ■ j, cannso thin tetter for a testimonial, or refer anybody -mn_.»if_rnu- nui~in.i_".«»iiii ». to me Wishirg yon every prosperity—Yours respect _*Ks^*ag^sßH^^ - fuUy _j oHH Slphick They treat all Female Ailments by the" Polypathic Method, which does away with 1 examination and all local treatment: They also desire' to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the ttij celebrated Hindoo Remedy, feo well and favomably known in the Old World the •• And Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have «h opportrinity. „, . , , . . „ If JT»u cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Ohristchnrch, with Stamped Envelope and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed Fre» from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER H, M. JONES. H.M.JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2RA AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelope! OU * UUU from 3s 6d per 1000 j 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box. PIANOS ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will a eplundid overstrnng, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, np-to-date in every particular. Only £1 reqaired to be paid at time of purchase. Gall and see this before you bay elsewhere. Organs from iCs per month j Pianos from 20s per month. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL ' Just arrived,, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS*, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'e, Silvertown, Wisden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden's all cain, Duke's, Union, Hearnes and others. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden's, Craven, Match, and Practice Balls; W. M. TO NES. TO LFT FOR feALB AT ALLKNIUJN, carter's mrawa" TINWALD J^ Itot "^^"^--IJ fl BUT* « Pre doßlrtble ProDertv. at ( frontage on a good road. The greater I o^l' of the purchase can reman at 5 * p'Bsensowjujjttu, *,*,. h o_„ mO J ncr cent. Adapted for subdivision, consisting of 4mm of land with 9 roomed P« "» . *™P and mi ftn house, detached waahhouae and dairy, J^ 0™^ 1 » will Inspect aud secure good stabling, traphouse etc "r? *" T ,ULUI° v ww«ama_ — m_, >FBB mman. InOH fUngee, Register Grates, nd — — r^T" 1— * 1 -Maotelpieoei try Habdia* Bbos, who FQft &ALE, ofer apeoial inducement to purchaser* Fonr Roomed Hoase ftnd £ acre of Largo atooka now to haod. J^ ] aD d in the suburbs. Price £150. Srao New Yen s pg F. FERRIMAN



J. V. DE BEER, i WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TT AS jast received a Large Shipment' OF] WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6& Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 2(k The best valu" in the Oolony. 1 year's Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and LeDses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZV.RTJS" Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand, BIGHT TESTING. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Ashburton. FIRST Cod sign me at OF mm m NOW BEING OPENED. £PEGX_L: 3000 YARDS OF PRINT, Fast Colours, at 4|4 Yard. /SHBURTON DRAPERY CO. __ ________ ACOMFORUABLK Cottage of two Rooms and Scullery, situated in Grey Street.. Well sheltered by a mircrocarpa fence F. FERRIMAN. — TO LET ~* BURNEIT SIREET WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage of 3 rooms well situated. Rental—>s- 61 ' _F. FERRIMAN. FARM "FORHbaPT M Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton. This shouid-pro'ye a sound invest* mens for capital. Price, £1174. Th;s property will Jet en a long lease to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. FOB bA_E, In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME.consistin . of 7 rooms, with hath and abundant supply of water, detached washhouae, £ acre of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. fTferriman. Estate Agent, Aahburtoni . ______ - WIRTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON Within three minutes' walk of the Public School j I HAVE received instructions from Mb 3 Fowler, to sell five acres of land, on which ia erected a comfortable house of eight rooms and a convenient stable and trap shed. The orchard is well stocked with frait trees, and the site cannot be beaten for residential purposes F FERRIMAN, FOR SALE, TANCRED STREET, The Residential Street of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms; the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F. FERRIMAN. TO r VT JL v_/ JL_ JL_ JL, a IN TANOEED STREET, \ SHOP, adjoining Mr Hall's. F. FERRIMAN FOR BALE. Prinoese Street and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity T HAVE been instructed to sell all tha X block of land situated as above, con taining 8 acres 32 perches, together with the buildings situated thereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling and shop, carpenter's work ahop, stable and cow ehed. Two acres have been laid off as an orchard, aod are well stocked with choice fruit trees. A water race runs through the property The land will be sold as a whole or the building with 4 acres of land may be had separately. F. FERRIMAN. ~~~vo& sale" ~~" 5 Town Seofcions, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office F. FERRIMAN,



On Thursday next tho T>nwald Wesleyan Church tea meeting will he held in the Hall. Ab the after meeting addresses will be given by Ministers and others, vocal aud instru mental musical items by friends from Wil lowby and Ashburton. A charge of 6d will be mado for the after meeting for those who do not partake of tbt tea.



HARDLEY BROS. Ashburton, supply windmill aud stand for £12, Well ainking ab moderate ratf s. Smoke New Venus