Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1900. ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

Muoh apprehension is entertaimd in various quarters, both in England and in France, regarding the probabi ities of war breaking out between the two countries poon after the close of the Pari3 Exhibition. Mr W. T. Ste»d, who, in spite e£ his hysterical ravings against Mr Chamberlain and the South African war, has a keen appreciation of the gravity of the situation, based upon a better understanding of the complexities and intrigues of French politics than is possessed by the aver age publicist, points out in the latest number of the Review of Review* that the men in the street in both countries regard each other with intense bus picion and deep-rooted dislike. Both are armed to the teeth. In their jromenade up and down the inter national thoroughfare no one can say how BG#n or how violently they may reel up against each other in some narrow alley where one or other must back down and out. And there is only one opinion everywhere: that if that (should occur France wi 1 fight. Never again will she submit to a Fashoda humiliation. It is England, they say, who must give in next time. Mr Stead proceeds to remark :■ —■ " If, which God forbid, there should be war, des pite the Exhibition and tbe protests of all that is wisest and but in France, on one thing we may count with absolute certainty. However diffi cult, however desperate the venture may seem, the French will attempt to rush London. There may b-•, probably will be, a landing in Ireland, but the whole hope of the French will lie in a thrust at tbe heart of the Empire. They are well acquainted with our lack of artillery, and the utter break down of all military organisation at Home, resulting from the war in South Africa. Give them but 24 hours' command of the Channel, and they be lieve nothing could stop them from being in London in a week. I spent a week last month in Paris. I came back more than ever convinced that whilst no sane or responsible person in France wills a war with England, the state of public feeling on both sides of the Channel is so exasperated that no one can f el any security that war may not break out before Christmas. And that being the case, I am disposed to press more urgently than ever for an experimental mobilisation round Lon don at Whitsuntide of the whole volunteer force of the country, if only that we may realise what is absolutely indispensable to safeguard the capital from a sudden raid from France. After the Exhibition it is everywhere assumed that a Nationalist Ministry will come into power, and although it may not seek war, it will certainly not go oat of its way to avoid it." Mr W S Lilly has an article on the same subject in the April Nineteenth Century, from which we quote the following :—Those who know the country best warn ua—many such warnings lie before mo as I write— that the madness of the people -may at any moment plunge it into war ; that the Anglophobia now rampant tray at any moment issue in en invasion of England. And it argues judicial blindness not to re cognise that such an enterprise might be under taken under conditions most promising to the invaders. An adequate number of French army corps could be mobil ised in a few days And there are always in the ports of France contiguous to our shores the means of bringing across the Channel a hundred and fifty thousand men. " But the Channel fleet V it may be asked. Well, in the first plaee^ the Channel fleet is not always in the Channel. In the second, it is no more invincible than was the Spanish Armada. And in the third, stratagem plays as notable a part in naval as in military opera tions; and, in fact, enters largely into the calculations of the French strategists, whose plans for the invasion of England have been long worked out, and are available, when required, in the French War Office. Finally, is it objected, "If four or five French army corps were landed in England, what prospect would they have of getting back f" The answer given by one of the greatest living authorities is this: " That is a matter about which French strategists trouble themselves little; they calculate, with some confidence, upon what four or five army corps landed in England could do, if ths opportunity were favourable." and could any be more favourable than the present ? Our country is denuded of the effective regular troops usually maintained—in quite insufficient num bers indeed—for home defence. In their places we have "an unorganised multitude "—-the pbrMe is'not mine, I borrow it from an extremely competent German strategist—of auxiliary forces, who would be powerless to check the advance of the invading force upon ex posed and defenceless London. You cannot improvise an army. Withoat discipline, training, and proper equip ment, the efforts of a body of men with arms in their hands—however numerous and brave and patriotic -are wprthless agaiosfc regular troops" Mr Lilly concludes by declaring that it is time to make an end of the party game if the party game is not to make an end of England, He quotes a letter to this effect from the Bishop of London, who wrote to him:—"The party system is breaking down. People are ceasing to be intereited in the way in which the party game is played, The thing is becoming antiquated. Yet we do not face the fact."

Local and General.

♦ # * On the first page to-day will be found an article re Spring Flower*.

Death Undbb Chloroform; —Henry Andrew Simpson, aged 18, died at the Ch.ch hospital on Monday under chloroform. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict that death was due to shook, consequent on the operation.

Thb Laik Co Pvjral Brynb.—At the pat ado of the Kifbs on Tuesday evening, Colonel Moore made touching reference to the death of Corporal Byrne. The Oo'onel said that the deceased had been an efficient and paicßtaking memier of hia corps, and was the first member of the South Canter bury Battalion killed In action.

Uniquh LKTran.—The following unique letter was reoeived by the town olerk of a suburb in Borough Council :he other day ; — " Whirahip Mair and Council* gontliman. i wish to drow ynu athioge to the Ba»d state in frunt of my place wit the last rand i wish you whud put A new pips in and rrnk A fut path in frunt of my place you whud oblige xry much, 4 New Patriotic Bongs-Rev T. Fee has composed two patriotic songs, both of which give promise of catching on with the public One goes well to the tune of «• The Red, White and Blue," while Mr W. Donges, whose setting* of the " A toseafc-Minded Beg gar " is the popular one in this district, is composing the music for the second. One, it not both, of Mr Fee's songs will be sung at the A.A.C. and AC. concert, to be held next week.

Odk Tblbgrams—The British Administra tlon advises that Seiegrams in code for South Africa, written in one of the authoriied codes, suffer delay at Aden, owing to the difficulty in determining which code has been used. Their transmission will be expediated if the code A.B.C, A.Z, Scotts, AI, Standfc, Eroomhall, or Merosun is given in the pre amble this Indication will be transmitted gratuitously by the Eastern Company. South Rangitata.—A very pleasant even ing was spent in the Star of the South Hotel on Saturday, whea a number of farmers and other residents of the diet riot met for the purpose of saying good bye to Mr George Winters, who has purchased a large farm near the Cave, and to present him with a valuable travelling rug. Mr Winters in a good speech, thanked those present for their kindness, and said he would value their handsome present very much. Host Bryan had provided a nice spread. Several patriotic toasts were drank, also the health of the goest. Several good songs were sung, and Auld Lang Syne brought a pleasant evening to a close. Volunteers—There was a good muster of the Guards at their weekly parade on Monday, and the? were subjected to an hour's instruction in squad drill by the non com?., after whith the Company was nnrcised by Color-Sergeant Schwartz. The parade was under command of Captain Sparrow. The color-sergeant will be glad if members who have not yet returned haversacks mcd at the encampment, will do «q at oi.ce.—l here was a spleadid muster of the Rifha at the Government inspection parade l*2t evening—fifty-sight all ranks being presort*. Colonel Moore we a the inspecting officer. The Company was exer cised by Lieutenant Clarke aud all the non coms., Captain Dolman being in command. At the conclusion, Colonel Moore compli mented the men.

The Ambbican Presidentship,—The rumoured candidacy of Admiral Dewey for the Presidentship of the United States is full of interesting possibilities (says the London Daily Matt). There are many stages between the present indefinite talk and & real attempt to force the admiral on iho Democratic Con vention in the summer. Bub if Dewey perseveres there will be as pretty a situation as the moat fervent politician could desire. A large section of the Eastern Democrats has long sul!euly resnnted the leadership of Mr Bryan, but it has been impossible to throw him on one side owing to his gifts ai an orator and his influence in the West. Dewey has a personal popularity which throws even Bryan in the shade. England would have no c*uae to regret his nomination He has proved himself our friend more than onoe.

Stoats and Wiasbls. —For the past year or two stoats and weasels have been met with occasionally in various pirts of the Ashburtoo County, hat until quite recently no serious damage to fowls, etc , could be traced to them in this locality. Now, how ever, these peeta have commenced their depredations upon poultry yards hereabouts in earnest* Lately Urge numbers of fowls in the Wakanui and Elgin districts have been found dead, with the wounds on their necks invariably {eft by the vermin referred to. A day or two ago Mr Alex Protherce, of Elgin, saw a stoat with a young duck in its clutches, and the little quadruped, which came to an untimely end ab once, showed, upon being examined, that it had lived well, no doubt upon the available fowls in the district*

Pledging A Husband's Credit. —In a case heard at Auckland recently, » man was sued for £3 Us, for boots and thoes supplied to I defendant's wife, forth:) use of hereelf and children. The defence was that defendant had for some time a lowed hia wife a fixed sum per month for her support, and had for* | bidden her to pledge'hia credit, and had ad vertised in the newspapers that he would not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. The plaint'fft admitted not having made any demand on the defendant for the money until'lately. although the debt was contrasted in 1898, but denied having teen the advertisement. Mr Brabant SM. in giving judgment, aiid che law on the question was laid down in " Eversley on Domestic Relations," thus : " The implied authority of a wife to pledge her husband's credit ia nob a mere creation of law bub must be based on some conduct of the husband. • . When a husband makes a sufficieat allowance, the wife cannot pledge hits credib without authority." The plaintiffs gave credit with* oub inquiring who was to pay, and made no demand for payment until long after the delivery of the goods. Plaintiffs were non suited, with costs £1 Is. His Worship added, that if the wife had represented (which she did not do) that she had her husband's authority, she would have been criminally responsible.

" Ourselves as Others She Us. "—Oar friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit) aud style of our c'othes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that "appearance goes a long way." An ilUfitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye sore "to your friends, Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to "The Leading; Tailors" where you will always fiod a large assort ment 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 Craig head k Berrtuan speaks volumes. This firm has just imported probably the finest strtk of new Seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburtno, includiug a beautiful range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Meleons for Covdrt coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable*

DROMORE.

From Our Own Correspondent

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The usual monthly meeting of the Drc more Committee, was held on Saturday evening, June 2, when the following mem bers were present: —Messrs Jug Alien (chair man), Jas. Wilson, P Hanrahan, W Clarke and J Blackburn. The master reported a roll of fifty seveD. The attendance for the past K,onth had not been very satisfactory. The Board of Education forwarded Dr Anderson's inspection report on the school The report showed the school to be in a highly satisfactory condition of efficiency. Ie was decided to purchase a Union Jack I for thn ■ebool, and a holiday was granted for the day of the Pretoria Demonstration The master reported hiving paid Mr,H.'.M. Jones the amount owing for school booke. It was decided to write and ask the Board for &ix office stove, to enable the roro'i to be used as a class room during tha winter months. After passing several amounts for payment the meeting adjourned* MUTUAL IMFROVEMENI SOCKETS'- A well-Attended meeting to arrange for the formation of a Mutu»l Improvement Society, was held in the Dromore school on Monday evening. All present signified their intention of joining the Society. It was decided to meet fortnightly, and Wednes day evenings were decided on as being most Buifable for the meetings. The fee for membership was fixed at half-a crown. Mr A. 0. Maxwell was eleoted President, Mr T, Atkinson secretary, and Mr J. Hanrahan treasurer. The following were eleoted a committee s—Messrs J Hanrahan, T Atkin. son, J Gibson, J Cameron, and A C Max ' well. The first meeting will be held on I June 13, when by request of the Society, the President will give an addreii on the Tr»u«va»l War,

POEM BY KIPLING.

A NEW VERSION OF "AULD LANG SYNE."

Bloemiqnteik, April 19 The concert given last night ly the war correspondents in aid of the widows and orphans' fund of London and Bioemfontein was a brilliant tsuooess. The Town Hall was crammed, and hundreds were tamed »way at the door ; seals were at a premium, M much as 20s being paid for a ticket. The audience included the cream of the British army, the most distinguished visitors, also all Bioemfontein, besides a large crowd of Tommies in the gallery. Its was iha most BUCceßaful entertainment ever given at Bloemfon'ein, I might cay in South Africa ; the proceeds were over £400. The pro gramme was most attractive, and r« peated encores were demanded. Miss Florence Fraser, who was in euperb voice, charmed everyone. -There was enormous enthusiasm when she sang Eudyard Kipling's poem, specially written for the occasion, to the music of "Auld Lane Syne." Mr Melton Prior's and Mr (Holler's lightning sketches evoked thunders of applause. Mr Prior's subjects included Mr Wooller and Lord Roberts, and Mr Wooller's Mr Prioi and Mr Kcuger, both excellent likenesses. Mr Bennett Burleigh, to whom the success cf the affair is due, sold the sketches by auction. Lord Stanley purchased the sketoh of Lord Roberts, and Lord O&stledown that of Mr Kruger for thirty-three guineas* ; the sketches of the artists fetched ; Prior, twenty-six guineas ; in all 134 guineas.

The following are the words of Mr Rud yard Kipling's poem, sung by Miss Fraser :— We welcome to oar hearts to-night, oh kins man fiom afar, Brothers in an Empire's fighb, and comrades of oar war j For Auld Lang Syne, my lads, and the fight* of Auld Lang Syne. 2ftta We drink our cup of fellowship to the fi B ! of Auld Lang Syne.

The Shamrock, Thistle, Leek, and Rose, with Heath and Wattle twine, And Maypole from Canadian laowi, for the sake of Auld Lang Syne ; For Auld Lang Syne take hands, from Lon don to the Line; Good luck to those that toil with us si cc the days of Auld Lang Sync.

Again to all we hold mott dear in the life we left behind, The wives we wooed, the bairns we kisecd, and the lovea of Auld Lung Sync. For surely you'll have your sweetheart, and surely I have mint. We toast her name in silence here aad the girls of Auld Lang Syn«.

And I»»fe to him ihn little man, who led our fishting linn From Kabul on to Kandahar, in the days of Auld Lang Syne • , ForAuM Lang Syre aad Bobs our Chief of Auld Lang Syne We're here to do hie work again an we did in Auld Ci*ng Pyne,

A BRILLIANT FEAT.

On enteric a Bethulie, Captain Hennessy, of the Cape Polioe, an officer on Genera! Galacre's staff, was detailed to go to the railway station — come distance from the town—and take over the building*. Enter ing the telegraph room he found the instru ments intact, and in r moment or two was pleased beyond measure to find himself in 3ommunicitiou with the important janotion of Springfontein, at which place an English railway ganger was manipulating the wire*. The captain soon learnt that *>ho rearguard of the Boeri was still at Springertfontein, guarding 6ome rolling stoik, and, further s fhat the line was clear. Without waiting for further information, the gallant c»ptain ran across another brave (soul in the person of Captain Turner, of the Seou'a. The two immediately commandeered a trolley, and were soon working up the line. On nearing Springfootein they espied the two trains standing in the station, one engine with steam up ; and, having settled their plan of campaign, the two intrepid officers eal.ied forth. Moving in and out of the station, the adventurous pair were delighted to fiud a party of Boer*, with bandoliers and arms complete, sound asleep in one of 'he offijos' Sue'i an opportunity was not to be lost, and, quicker than I can write the aU-unconscioua eieepera were cvrefully r lieved of their guns »nd ammunition Tney were then rudely awakened and told they were prisoners of war. Staggered apparently at the idea of two mn holding them up, the men stretched ou<i for th<ir rifles, and the blank astonishment on their faces ►when they understood they were defence less must have been alnmst too funny to witness However, the effcers weren't/ there for entertainment and they rather roughly stopped the pantomine by escort ing the prisoners to one of the trucks. While one officer guarded the captives the other searched about, and was lacky in securing the sorvices of an English engine driver, and with his help they euooeeded, early uext morning, in bringing the two trains and eight prisoners in triumph to Bethulie, where they were warmly congratu lated by General Oatacre. It is not always thac it fails to the lot of two officers single handed to go right into the enemy's country, capture two railway' engiaes, 40 odd trucks, and eight prisonera. It mart a'«o be re membered that the capture of the rolling stock was of the highest importance, as oar own engiaei and trucks could not be got across the river, the railway bridge being destroyed.

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

THE -BOXERS'" MOVEMENT.

SYMPATHY OF THE DOWAGER EMPRESS.

OFFER BY RUSSIA.

United Press Association—By Kiaotrlo Tele graph—Cope right ■ SfSfF^l Hong Kong Jane 4f The sympathy of the Dowager Em press of China with the " Boxeri "is considered the worst feature of the rebellion, which, however, hat made no real imp-ession.

June 5

The British and American mission aries, who art surrounded by the 11 Boxers "at Pao-to fu, were safe on Monday, though in great danger.

The Boxers hive done enormous damage to the Luban railway.

A crisis has occurred in the Palace Prince China; is trying to induce the Empress to do nothing to provoke the intervention of the European Powers.

The Tsung-Li?Yamen has promised to consider the offer made by Russia to supply troops to suppress the dis* order created by the Boxer*, which is daily becoming more serious. A party of Cossacks, while searching for refugees, h«d a sharp encounter with the Boxers. An officer and three of the Oossacks were wounded. Thir teen Chinese were killed, and many wounded.) (Received Wakapuaka Jrine 6,^9.5 a.m This Offioo 9.50 A.m)

Hongkong, June 5

A force of Boxers captured Rev, Norman and murdered Rev. Robinson, of the North China Mission, together with five native Christians, The Boxers surround the Chinese troops defending the Tientsin railway.

The Plague.

Uuited Press Asaooi ition—By Blecirio Telegraph-Copyright

Stdnbt, June 5 A fresh case is rop >rted—Lily tite vens, child, at Oariinghursb. Brown, another patient, is dead.

THE WRECK OF THE GLENELG.

A DEFECTIVE SHaFT.

United Press Asacciation—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright

Mkltjotjrne, June 5

At the inquiry info the wreck of the CHeaelg the Marine Board engineer »nd surveyor gave evidence that he visited the steamer the day before she sailed. He noticed a couple of fliws in the shaft which he condemned, bat allowed her to proceed ob b«r voyage after directing the chief engineer to employ reduced pressure. At the same time be considered tht shaft quite serviceable. The i»ws were longitudinal, and if extended would cause the engines to stop.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Bleotrit Telegraph—Copyright Beblir, Jnn« 4 Sir F Laeceiles, the British Ambat* sador in Germany, haa complained to tha Reichstag that the »«at inspection legislation wbich was recently patted, is prejudicial to the Australian tinned meat trade.

Sydvet, Jane 5

Five hundred and thirty-three cast* of typhoid have been reported in th« city and subuibs daring the) put quarter, compared with 306 casesia the same quarter in the previous year. The colliers of the South Greta Mine have struck for an increase in the hewing rate.

FEDERATION

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright)

Melbourne, June 5

The Premier has received a telegram from the Queensland Premier, stating that a majority of members of both of the Queensland Houses approved of Mr Ohamberlain'a original amendments in the special clause on the Common wealth Bill, and in view of the Impe rial Government deciding to adbert to the present amendments, the Queens land Government will demand the in sertion of a clause requiring the con* tent of the local Parliament before the measure becomes operative in the colony. Mr McLean replied regret' ting the adoption of a coarse which might delay the passage of the Bill. Sir John Forrest replied to Mr McLean that he considered two montbf only a reasonable period to prepare for the Federal referendum, ~

THE LATEST.

Australian

United, Press Assocution—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapnaka June 6, 9.54 am, This Office 10 52 am) %i Peace and Humanity" Delegates Lecture the Imperial^ Govern ment

Dignified and Crashing Reply

Melbourne, June 6

A resolution was presented to the Premier by the newly formed Peace and Humanity Society, protesting a?ainst the destruction of the self government and independence of the South .African Republic as nnworthjr of the moat powerful empire ia the world. Professor Rentoal, heading the deputation to the Premier, declared that Rhodes' companies precipitated. the war, and wag backed by the mili tary influences and newspapers. Be had steadily refused to allow the Natio nal Anthem to be Burigin his chnrch because it was not fit to be a hymn. The Rev Hopkins, father of the late sur geon, Captain Hopkins, made an equally aggressive speech and referred to the war as an infamous raid of a national character. The Fremier re plying, laid it wm an annewesary lecture to the Imperial Government, who were doing what they conceived to be their duty, and with the confidence of the whole nation.

Impressions of Battle.

We have learned from the private letter* of oar soldier boya »t the trout what are the impressions of a man who. tor the firat time in hia life, finds himself nnder fire The feeliogit of to aooompliibed a war correspon dent an Mr Donald Macdonald, of the Ma|bourne Atgut, proved himself to be, on the tame ■nbjaot, furnish him with material for one of the moat readable of hia letters. He had thought, he tells us, that the firs* battle was the great ordeal—" that no stone could be too large for cover, no shelter too insignificant"' He learned in Ladysmith that he was mistaken — "until one has realised something of the effect of fire." ha says, "he ia not in any aenre over-awed by it, - and even then he is apt to aiagnify the leaser danger and ignore the greater." At first the novice in the great game of war is moat frightened of the guna. How badly soared he is depends upon the man, bat whatever he be it is the artillery fire that bt fears. " The roar of shell to those who hsat it for i the first time is imprcuivs, and there is an overmastering impulse to duck and bide ' from shells that oould not hit one though ha stood as high as the loftiest gum-tree in ' Australia, and a corresponding tendency to ignore the unobtrusive, impolite bom of ill* Manser bullet." Tet the shell is the last deadly or the two, and when the novioe has >ired through his first few minutes of shell* fire and has seen the man next to him drop dead without a word or a groan* with a Manser bullet through his brain, be boob learns, with Mr Ifacdonald, that noise ii . not necessarily danger, and that of two evils it is best always to choose the lender and the lesser. Another thing the neviot speedily learns about war Is that the hoar of victory, if the hour of exultation, is also - the moment of revenge and of all that is worst in warfare. "The dominant note Is pure savagery, the overmastering emotion destruction. The foe are tying, and the one desire is to kill, kill, kill, for thus is defeat turned to zout and demoralisation. AH day men have seen their oomrades dying round about them, and as yet have not realised the full measure of loss. Th«y are panting for close quarters, for the wild, indescribable bayonet melee—most of all for revenge. They oanoos be turned loose at snob a mo ment and play the saint. Those .who have long crouched behind rock and kopje rise aa on«, »■ .1 with every nerre thrilling savagelj to tha spirit of the wild charge.' 7 In that fi<rca hour tha primeval passions, never quit c civilised out of a man, find the go* straint of centuries of sdnoation and oalttft

TBE ASBfeOBTON GUAItBtAN;. WEDHBSI)A*, JUNE 6, J9OO



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES*. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 6}Kf\ AAA IKVELOPER, imported direct Commercial Envelopes aOv»vV/U from 3s 6d per 1000; 500» at 3s per lOOO.i j Boxed Sta4onery, latest styles, from 6d,[9d, Is, ls,6d, 2s box, PIANOS. OHGAN^. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron-framn Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. o*ll and see this before you boy elsewhere. Organs from lCs per month ; Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES BICYCLES A thoroughly well built, strong, well inished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. B. M. T~O N E S . KABE CHANCE OF SECURING FIRST-CLASS PIANO OJUffiGAN. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS, npHE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, through their Representative (Mr Wm, fTIVBKSOK) will hold A OLEABING BALE at their Ashbarton Agency, Mrßdnby Stbfhbnsoh's Auction Rooms FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING Otf WEDNESDAY, 30th May, when all ing'nmenta vl I be st Id \t GENUINE WHOLESALE PRICES FOK'CASii! OR ON OUR EASY HIRE SYSTEM— PIANOS FROM 20a MONTHLY. ORGANS FROVI 10? 6d & (HTHLY. OTHER INSTRUMENTS IN PROPORTION." TEN V ARS GUARANTEE given with every Piino, Organ or Harmoi ia n So!d. Wm. Strange { "J^SST* } Thos. Coverdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District iind 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 hig City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, *s 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 LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year found, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department clt sely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOTJTEATJD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazby (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 will 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). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always « i i 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 FREE OH APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Matfcr#se#s, &c, 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-Frbs on application to GHRISTGHURGH.



SMOKE ONLY. NEW VENUS ! (o) X PERFECT TOBACCO. NOTICE TO FARMERS. akjb GASH BUYERS OF PRIME Mir LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill! We can supply Oornsacks at cost'price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOB ART, Manager 17 th MurA 1900 IMLPOMTJAI* V mOXIGJQ. GOOD NJLWB. GOODJNEWB I GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. | TANORED STREET, ABBBORTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. f^i -\\ O f^f\ RECOGNISING by their inorewing business that thi VT« Urn U; V;Ui» inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Diitrioti appreciate thoir efforts in providing them with General Drapery at astonishing low prices, propose to give them further practical evidence as the undernottd quotations will prove, viz Grey and White Calicos*, 2|d upwards Cretonnes, 3|l upwards, Long Lace Cur Stripe Flannelette*, 2sd upwards tame, la 6|d upwards (special value) 33-inch Pink Twill FSaanellette (special), Ladles' Uapes and Jackets, 6s 9d upwards 4|d upwards Ladies' Umbrella*, 2s lid upwards 72-inch Unbleached Sheeting, 10|d up- Ladies' Fur Necklets (large variety) 2s 11<3 wards upwards Grey and White CaHcoes, 2d per yard Men's Ribbed Lambs' Wool Drawers, 2i upwards I lid upwards Cotton Shirting, 3fd upwards, Leather Men's Fancy Cotton Shlrti, 2a lid upwardi Ihirting, 4| 1 upwards, Union Shirtiog, 6f 1 Men's Fancy Union Shirts, 2s 9J apwardi upwards Men's Colonial Knitt Socks, Is per pair Contingent Bush Rugs, 2s lid (selling Men's and Boys' Braces, Ties, Handker freely) chiefs, &c, &o. White and Brow n Turkish Towels, 4f d up. Men's Moleskin and Beaver Uord Trouaen Toilet Covers, B|l upwards? Antimac- Special-4-ply Fingering Wool, 2a 6d pel wiser*. lh\ upwards, Muslins, 2|4 npwards lb, Black, Whits, and Coloured. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY, DON'T FORGET GFOTSGK DUNOAN & 00., Cash Drapers, Tanered Street, Aahhurton. GREAT PROCESSION. THURSDAY HOLIDAY. ■ff »^» I, ' •*>>.-,.+ "P L kj} s — All Kinds, R IBBO^, IOSETTES, LAi'YSMHH HANDKERCHIEF**, WAIL MAP HANDKJiKOHIE^, LADIES' BADBN-POWBLIi HAT. 2, BED, WHITE, & BLUE CUFF 3 & COLLAR^. ANDREW ORR. .. j ; ■■ New Zealand , GLOTHINC FACTORY g WHY get web when Sis will buy ' fc £Q, you a rJj £ rf-% £T WATERPROOF GOAT? , Hp - = *•« S? We are showing a large Stock of Coats, J^ 1} Q . jl O iU our own make and guaranteed thoroughly LJ a m V N > T^v Waterproof. !M f-j M H © We ako have the latest shape Double r- -> « fifl ■ 3 Breasted ahesterßeld Waterproofa, and if L^ Q *V: v r H them ii« nothing to suit you wo will take J~\ n<n |? ''^- pH your order and make you one. [\i Btß j^«# 150 Patteens to Choose From i.^ % Vj  Tweed Overcoats and Capes f~ g N'-P'i from 19s 6d. Cb !^ p »I WILL KKEP YOU WARM & DRY. 2 P S CC H 5 ... AS r~i Coverfc Coats in Fawn and Black. Good ~ *m rt*] oo v o ?alue. Now is the time for warm [Under- i 1 g q <-s P""i clothing. r^ Hi ° V Sfb Ctjr Stock. Thh Labgkstj in Town fc T.i RIBBED L.W. PANTS from 2s lid H"H § S s fej i■■ f*s j, a, w» ace selling at the time prices as laso m- g «Ma j*V«? Season having bought before the rieei pssU § "T MM NEW ZEALAND f~J GQ GO 'H" □ CLOTHING FACTOBY. W F. H. BBOKINOSALB, "^ Manager] DATES, LOWRY AND CO. BAKER, ASHBURTON, FOB * «**««. 117ISHBS to notify to the PnbHc that Gas Lamps, 3,5 a Faoh- VI he has taken over his NEW PREMISES 0 ,. . . „ „ , „ .., in the Triangle! Ashburton. 5 233 Shipment of Bells and Carbide 6 JUBt ifJ* II /TOTHERB ! Have you delicate children lfi who arc always taking oold and aub. n.-rm i «...«», . L .« „« jecbto oroup! If so, try Tonking'i Linwed QATESi LOWRY hM CD, Emulsion, which will cure where all other uniLO) wnni «nu Wt me dloines fail. Sold by local ohemlits and Burnetb Street. groosrsin bottles, Is 6d and 2i 6d. 3 246



A Land Transaction. —On Tuesday Messrs Friedlander Bros., on acoolinfc of Mr Max Friedlandar, sold hit Kolmar farm at Lyndhurst, 1850 acres, «t £9 per acre— £16,650—0»«h, to Mr Denii MoKendry. Wade'a Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children Smoke New Venus



Don's Cough—Relief can be obtained im mediately. Use KEATING'S COUGH LOZBNGBS—weII known as the utterly un rivalled Oough Remedy, Strongly recom mended by the many eminent) physicians. They ab onoe check the; oough and remove he cause—without any after effect; the moat delicate can therefore take them* One Lozange alone gives ease—one or two a" bedtime ensures rest). Sold everywhere n tin* 15|d each]