Conan Doyle's Impressions.

PEN PICTURES IN WHTOH THE

COLONIALS FIGURE.

" A Glimpse of the Array "ii the title of a South African war sketch oontributed to the September number of the "Strand Magazine" by Dr Oonan Doyle, the well known novelist. The article is full of little pen pictures. In a reference to the 83rd Field Bat tery, as its men waited by their gun? to open fire on the enemy, the doctor says he noticed " a gunner on the limber deep in a sixpenny magazinp, absorbed, his chin on hia hand." And yet there is sniping going on ail around. The writer pushes on, and takes part in the entry into Brandfort. " A young Boer, new'y caught, stands among the horsemen. ' Gome* of being fond of the ladies,' said the Australian iergeant. • Wanted to get her out of the town,' said the Boer, We find the landlady of our small hotel in tears—« her husband in gaol because a rifle h&8 been found. Wa try to get him out, and succeed. He charges us 4s for a half bottle of beer, and we wonder whether we cannot get him back to gaol again.

On the march to the Vet River, Pre« fcoriawarde, the doctor gets an impres sion of the Guards oo the march. He writes: " They halt fora midday rest, and it seems to me, as 1 move among them, that there is too much nagging on the part of the officers. We have paid too much attention to the German military methods. Oar true model shoald have been the American, for it is what was evolved by the Anglo- Oeltic race in tho greatest experience o£ war which the Anglo-Oelticrace has ever had. Then comes an ambnsb, and this is the picture—" Halloa, what's this ? A stai fed man in a nightcap on a dapple-grey horse. Ha gesticulates. 'Fifty cf them—hot corner—captain shot;—lost my helmet." We catch bits of hia talk. But what's that on the dapple - grey's side ? The horse ia sbob through the body. He grazes quietly with black streaks streaming down his reeking hair. l! A West Australian, sir. Thpy shot turble bad, for we were within 50 yards be fore loosed off." An engagement ensues, and the doctor's professional attention is drawn to a soldier shot io the stomach, and the arm. Be ex amines him arid then says—"You will do weli. What is your name ? Private Smith, sir, New Zealander." I mention my name and the Langman Hospital at Bloemfontein, 'Fve read your booka', says he, and is carried onwards, In a comment upon ammunition used by the enemy, Dr Doyle says "Brother Boer ia not a bushman, after all. He is a toogb, stubborn fighter, who plays a close game, but he does not cheat/ After the battle he comes across a motionless figure lying in a clearing. "A handsome man, black-haired, black mouatached, his expression serene. No 410, NSW Mounted Infantry—shot, overlooked, and abandoned. His watch lies in front of him, dial upwards, run down at lin the morning. Perhaps he had counted the boors until he could see them no longer Obviously he had bled to d< ath .... And here is a singular point. On his waterbottle is a balanced red ches3 pawn. Has he died plsyi?<gwitb it? We find the other chessmen in a haversack out of reach I

Finally, the keen observer, in another bit of warfare sketching-, writes as follow :—" Down the track there comes a colonial corps of cavalry—a famous corps, as you see when oar glasses show the color of the cockadrs, Good Heavens ! will we never have sense beaten into ns ? Ihe rpgiment passes without a vanguard,without scouts,with out flankerp, in an enemy's country inter sected by dongas. Oh for » Napoleon who might meet Ruch a regiment, tear Hie epaulets of (he colonel from his ehoGlders, Rellenboseh him instantly without appeal or argument! Only such * man with such power can ever thoroughly re organise our army. "

Trade With South Africa

Mr Evans, managing director of the Atlas Milling Company, Timara, told an interviewer that he could do no business in oats afc Capetown, every thing being done in London, and he returned to Durban, where he sold his cargo satisfactorily to a merchant. Kew Zealand he feels convinced, could d© a large trad© in produce with South African ports if a direct monthly steam service were started. Success depends upon direct and regular trade, and the Government should take the matter in hand and arrange for such a service, A]\ our produce,, in cereals, butter and cheese, and frozen mutton, ought to sell better than Victorian, The only thing wanted to secure a good market is a regular steam service. He has brought back some samples of Oape wheat, and contrary to the accounts of it we have usually read, he says they are as fine a sample as he ever saw.

The Ghost of the Liberal Party

The Daily Telegraph Bays:—Was there ever a more pitiable picture than the his torical Liberal parfy presents to the judg ment of an impartial observer ? Le'adei' less, rent with differences, a house divid ed against Itself, without a common creed, a common spirit, a common aim, or goal of t ffott—with part of it frankly socialistic and another part of tt Imperialistic — sceptical of all things, sceptical especially of itself. Liberalism fctanda as a name without; reality, a voice that speaks with self contradictory tongues ; an important eymbol j a palled, ineffectual ghost gib bo. ing of its ancient greatness

THE*' ASHBDRI'ON ttJABDIANj MON3AY, OOlOßttJt. 29, 1900

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Just a Cough This is its story : At first, a slight cough. At last, a hemorrhage. At first, easy to cure. At last, extremely difficult. pectoral quickly conquers your hack' ing cough. There is no doubt about the cure now, . For over half a century Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has been curing colds and coughs and preventing consumption. Put up la large and •n»U bottle*. A cure is hastened by plac ing over the chest one of Dr. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Plasters. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer * Co., Lowell, Mui., W.I.A. PKIZK COJM.JPEIXIXIOIN THE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two guineas to the person who names the four moat popular 'preachers,' 'doctors,' and ' lawyers' residing in the colony. The person who votes for the twelve the majority vote for will receive the prize. To close November 20, For Puzzle Competition pecially for juveniles, see Triad CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to eater for this competition is to mSfce down yonr list of ' preachers, < doctors, and * lawyers , and post same (enclosing a reoeipb for 5b or more from any Triad advertiser, as p«sr list below) to "The Manager of the Triad Dunedin." A]ax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cyole Co. Aulaebrook's Cocoa Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agenoy Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Gurtis, F, Jeweller Gawne'a Sauces, Picklea, Vinegarj etc Gear Meat) Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward'a Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirk patrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co'a Kozie Teas, all Grocers Meddina, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Neleon, Moate and Co's Tea N.Z Express Cullen, agent Nicholas & Piokford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Sunflower Soap Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Go', Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion 1 Wahoo Loaeby's, • Koolibah Loaebj'n Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobacco Wilson, Balk &30, Frch O'ffee, Ouvah T Y&tes & Co, Arthur, seed merchants L§J powders] i RFLIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PSEVEHT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healtliy state of the coastl* tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHHMJST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on 1,1 io C.nvmment Stamp affixed t0 each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and 00. Agents JE. Matson & Co.. I Stock Bro&ebs & Auctioneers, ! CHRISTOHURCH. To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Ashburton County. Gbnmemkn,— TITK beg to Intimate thab, !f ab any T t time yon have business to transact) In Christchurch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the evenb of your sending sheep or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by pobiic auction or privately we know that you Will not regret choosing oar firm as your salesmen. We have frequent ordera frora London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frczsn meat in the colony, rather than shipping Ifc to London, please communicate with ne ( stating prices, numbers and gradee. If you desite to sell your property, w shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then insert In the neifc issue of our Quarterly Land & Property Register these particulars, free of coat to yon ; at the same time, we allow you a free band to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our Instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, oar connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, ib being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—lhaaking you In anticipa^ tion, we are, Yours faithfully, H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Christehnrch. SECTIONS No 85 and 86, each containing £ acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald Very eaßy terms can be arranged T BPLLOCK f|lU LET, .loomii in Arcade Oha bers X also Office or Small] Shop in the \rca _. T. BULLOCK FOU BALE, BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL. MODERATE siiied shed with an iron roof, suitable for implement shed or wouldmake a stable; Apply to fl BULLggJL FOR SALE, | SHEEP COUNTRyTsHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somers, | Ashburton Gorge, 3018 iSttl 3018; BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and othera all in its native stafca Inspection Invited Liberal Terms Full partioulara furnished on application? T BULLQGK.



A Remindek—We wish to remind those who may require Dew suits &o, l( before te Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the moat 15 up to date " beat quality worste suitings, &c, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had such a " Rush " of orderß just before the holidays that we found ie imposaible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (beth old and aew) to kindly call and favour ras with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and blige Cbajghead & Berryman, the leading Tnilore and Outfitters, Ashburton



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AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PAOVIDENM SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH? Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board ov Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.G (Depnty Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.CL M.L.G. John Dane an, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest!, and motto Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THK BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de< clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted bf thia Society Is of the most Btrlngen Character, and Ensures » larger Reacrv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies; ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonos for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making epecia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or net five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion J ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY. And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE4R. Expenses of Management—Bs Per Cent) on the Total Income. Edwakd W. Lowb, Resident Secretary Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Chriatchurch FOUR Acrea of land with comfortable dwelling house of five roomi, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourae Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, - Agent. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" '• The 'Rambler." HAYING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have I use o ened up a fresh consignment of the I LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACIRS, <& ROADSTERS n all (-fees and all fitted with the evet asting G & J detachable Tyre> " ODJEIIS I£A.M:BJLjE2I£.\ ii AJSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest 'on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D.THOMAS. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Just Landed, ex «.». Walmatti their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDIHtt Ladiea' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid, Back Skin, and Russian Calf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in Ashbartoo. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. 8~~ UILDERS will find its to their advantage to get estimatea for Ironmongery from Habdlsy Bbos^ ;-■■', 8. H. GEAVES, SHARBBKOKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT. ; 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgla Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelll'e, Moreing and Neal's, A.8.0. Code (foartb Edition. MX P MAKEIG, Ashbarton Representative Telegeaphio Address: GRAVES Chrletchurch.s Grey mouth—Bro wnlie, Grey mouth