THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

\ Trains leave Aehburton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 a.m., 11 a.m., 5.15 p.m., 7.5 p.m. (express) TiMARU-at 10 55 a.m., 3 50 p.m. ! DUNKDIN—at 12.54 p.m. (expresß) SFRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHHISTOHUROH—at) 10.45 ».m., 12 47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great! Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Coldß— Is 6d and 2i 6d

Phases of Moon for September

SUN.

SECOND EDITION

Mail Notices.

Mails close tar ihe following places as under, subject; to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 For Northern Ports, per Toroa, at 630 P m< TfIURSDAY, S^PTKMBER 6 For .Northern Ports, and Weatpqrt, per Rotomahana, at 6 30 pm FRIDAY, SKPT 7. I For Northern Ports and Westportl, Austra-1 Has Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, also Brit ah Columbia, Canada, United States, etc, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, via Yanoover, (due Vancouver 4th October, London 17th October), per Mokoia, at|lo.3o a m. Dae Sydney September 13th ' SA TUEDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, For Australian Colonies (via Bluff), South Africa, Ceylon, India, China, etc, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, (via Suez), per express, to connect with Weairalia, at 12.30 pm. Due Melbourne September 15th ; London October 23rd, W, H. IiEHNKB, Postmaster.

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on September 3. 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl M 2s 3d   Tuscan.„ 2s 3d to 2d|4d „  Hunter's 2a 2d Oats—Duns .«. la 5d to Is 6(1 Danish Is 6d Canadians Is 7d to Is 31 Sparrowbilla Is 6d to Is 7d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47a 6<J to 50a Grass Seed—Old pasture, 2s to 2* 3d New „ Is 6d to Is 9d ! The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright. London Sept 4 Wbe Jib at Mark Lane is sixpence dearer en the wufik.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1900 THE END IN SIGHT.

The annexation of the .Transvaal is the most satisfactory piece of news we have teen able to publish for a good while, lfc has been expected for a considerable time. We have noticed that military experts—who think they always know what is best to be done — huve criticised the delay in taking this step. We may, however, depend upon it that Lord Roberts has had some good reasons for postponing the formal announcement of the annexation of the Transvaal It is probable the effect wili be rather more decisive than that of the annexations of ex-Presidents Kruger and Steyn in the earlier stages of the war. They formally annexed territory which they could not hold j bat the British have occupied, and still hold, the seat of Government, and the principal positions in the enemies' country. Notwithstanding the reports of small Boer successes which have from time to time come to hand recently, the general tenor of the sews received bag indicated a steady British advance. A few small commandos under De Wet, and others, have shown a good deal of activity in intercepting and surrounding isolated bodies of British troops ; but no successful resistance has latterly been made to arrest the progress of tha British. According to the latest accounts, our troops were gradually encircling the last Beer stronghold, where Oom Paul sits on his money chests, and tells bis burghers how the British are being driven into the sea. The last few cablegrams have been significant of the feeling of the Boer leaders that their cause is hopeless. It remains to be sees whether they will accept the inevitable, and so act as to avoid unnecessary sacrifice of human life. The actual effect of the annex* ation is that, those remaining under arms are no longer belligerents, hut rebels, and if captured can be treated as such. The policy recently adopted by Lord Roberts indicates that he is no longer going to adopt the lenient mode of dealing with the Boers, which has hitherto turned out so unsatisfactorily, The conditions created by the aot of annexation, will very much simplify the conquest of the Transvaal; and we anticipate that Kruger and Steyn will recognise the madness of continuing the struggle. It has been a puzzle to the world that they should have gone on so long, sacrificing the lives of Boers and Britons when the inevitable end was in view months ago.

Local and General.

* # * Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages of this

Excursion rJ bain—A special train left at [ 715 this morning for Timaru, and took be- , t ween 40 and 50 passengers. >

Personal—Dr Byrnes, Health Officer for Canterbury, lift by the expreta last night for hii home afi ChrUtchurah. The Bon IT. Feldwiok, M, L.C>, was a, patsenger by the 6tsme train*

We athher—Captain Edwin wires : — Strong houth West to South and Baat winds ; jrU'F rise ; frost to-night.

Snowstorm — Mount Hutfc and Mount Somera and the other ranges at the back of the Ashburton County show evidences this morning of a heavy fall of enow having occurred yesterday.

The Hot?ital —The Borough Council having requested Dr. Sjmes 10 inspect the local Hospital he did so yesterday and found the drainage arrangements very defective, but expressed himself greatly pleased with the general appearance of the hospital »nd grounds.

Lecwcbe, Winslow—" Here, there, and everywhere,'' is the subject of a limelight lecture entertainment to be given in the Winslow grain ehed (to-morrowj, Thursday evening, by the Rev Joseph Campbell, W.A S in aid of the Wlndermere church.

Bt John's Ambulanos Sooimt Exami nation—The results in connection with the above Society's examination will be com pleted tomorrow, and wili be published aa soon aa available.

Mmhven Court —At the Methven Police Court on Monday, before Messrs D Cameron, W Morgan, undl. Batty, J.P , J McCrennor, for drunkenness, disorderly «onduot, assault* ing the police and using obscene language, was fined £5 on the first charges, and ordered to be detained till the rising of the Court on the last.

A Telegram Cabd.—The Austrian Post Office is trying a " telegram o»rd. " This is posted in the usual way, but the post office telegraphs the contents, which are delivered to the address by the postman. The plan is a combination of post and telegraph, and seems useful as having a coat and speed in termediate between post and telegraph.

Lobd Rojbbts 1 Reward —As the war nears it« close people are talking more and more of its forthcoming rewards, Lord Roberta's fate has been pretty well decided for him, if one may take the current gossip of the military clubs. That he wili be offered a Dukedom seems to be a foregone conclusion and the grant of money that will aocompany the titular honours is put down at a predic tion as certainly not less than £100,000

Football—The following will repteaent Ashburton Football Club against Menvale to-morrow. Match to commence at 2,30 sharp :—Houston, MoTigue, Crisp, Lynskey, Fitzgerald, D Wilson, Hobb*, Dixon, Bedford, Santy, Orr, Pilbrow, M Fitzgerald, WoodsandAndetßon, Emergencies—Heaaley and Stephens.

Elkctbio Lighting.—Mr Seager, the representative of Messrs Turnbull and Jones, electricians, who are installing the light at the Christohuroh Jubilee Exhibition, visited Ashburton yesterday to collect data on which to base his report on the possible lightiug of this town by electricity, He met a Committee of the Borough Council, and drove to the river above the upper part of the town, with a view to gaining information as to the probable quantity of water that might be available for power, after which he obtained further information from the Councillors present.

Valedictory.—ln spite of the unsettled abate of the weather a very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr £ Good, Drotnore, where » few friends had met together to hid farewell to Mr and Mrs J Johns and family, who are about to leave the district for the North'lsland, Mr and Mrs Johns have resided in Dromote for the past cix years, during which time they have made many friends. They will, no doubt, bo missed at entertainments, where in times past they have ever taken a part. Towards midnight supper was provided by the ladies, after which Mr E Atkinson, on behalf of the many friends, presented Mr Johns with a handsome travelling bag, and also Mrs Johns with a beautiful album. Mr Johns britfly responded, thanking his friends on behalf of Mrs Johns for their very useful presents. Three hearty cheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Johns and family, after which dancing, with a few songs, was carried o; with spirit to the excellent music supplied by Mr A McKay, and a very c; joyable meeting was brought to a o'osa in the small hours of the morning.

Garblbss Extra vagakoks.—According to the Wellington " Post, "it transpired during a debate on shorthand reporters io the House that some twelve large hearted liberal minded members ot the House each subscribed half a orown per week towards the cost of engaging a young lady shorthand and typewriter to attend to their correspon dence. Such careless extravagance (observe* the " Poet ") spenks well for thß prosperity of the country, and will no doubt prove a strong temptation to many private oitfzsus to enter public life. A correipondesb writ ing to that journal on the same subject, Baye that a more flagrant case of sweating it would be difficult to imagine.

Presentations ~Od Friday evening la.it the members and congregation of th« Bnptiai Church assembled in the schoolroom, which was comfortably filled, and presented to their Pastor, the Rev. W Lamb, on the occasion of his approaching marriage, a handsome watch and guard, at a token of their esteem. The presentation waa made by Mr W Greenelade, who referred to the sterling abilities of their Pastor. Refresh ments were supplied by the ladies, and al together an enjoyable evening was upent.— The committee, on behalf of the member* of the Achburton Club nnd M.S.A., last evening presented Mr J. H. Pauling • with a handaome marble clock, suitably inscribed, as a memento of hit long and valued assistance ai a member and , officer of the institution. Mr F. Truckle, President, made the presentation, and in bo doing, spoke in eulogistic terms of the re- j cipient'a connection with the club, whose j membeis regretted his departure, and he felt sure a more useful member would be hard to find. He conoludad, wishing Mr and Mrs Pauline, on behalf of the committee, a prosperous fulurv. The President, on behalf of the Club, also presented Mr Pauling with a life member's ticket.

" Ottesblves as Other She Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; bub they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want, to make good impressions, must ' bear in mind that " appearance goes a, long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an "eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of ' Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. Tho large and stilt increasing business done by Messrs Cbaigukad and BBBryman speaks volumes. This firm has just imported ptobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods eyer shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both ashionable and durable.

Skipping Casualties

Perth, September i The German barque Else, from South Africa, was wrecked entering Ham]in Bay, The crew are safe. Sydney, September 4 Lloyds' agent was advised to-day from London that the Almora pat into Algo* Bay, with her cargo on firs, and that it was much damaged. The Marine Oourt found that Oapt, Setterfield, master of the Brighton, was ; responsible for the collision with the Brunner, and suspended his certificate for twelve months, The Oourt also considered that there was default also pn the part of the n*ate of the Brighton and the master of the Brunner, bat that it was insufficient to cause the certificate to be dealt with.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Hong Kong, September 4 The Germane are lauding a force at Woosung.

The opinion is expressed at the Chinese ports that the withdrawal of the Allies from Pekin will inevitably mean the beginning of the partition ofj China. There are indications that Japan will be allowed a free hand in Cbrea ia return for supporting Russian pro posals. The Chinese are leaving Amoy wholesale, owing to fears that thw Japanese will occupy the town. fair Robert Uart has opened the Customs Department. The Allies have occupied the Im perial palace to prevent looting

The railway is repaired to Yang tsun.

The British expelled 1000 Boxers and regulars from the Imperial hunting park at Pekio, and burnt five villages, killing thirty.

Adelaide:, September 4 The gunboat Protecter has Arrived at Pong Kong.

ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Hutt.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on Monday. Present- Messrs Morgan, Batty, and Murdock.

In reply to the circular from the County Council re road roller, it was considered that the Board could m*ke better arrange ments for the work on the-r own account, and that it was r.ob advisable fur the Council to purchase the rill- r. Ik was decided to allow Messrs Hender son 6s per chain over 11 chains of road for removing drift aoll.

It was resolved that at the next meeting that the Board would make a rate of one farthing in the pound far the current year It was decided to do the work necessary to make the road passable to Mr McLennan's section at Podding Mill

Messrs Nee and ethers forwarded a petition, asking the Board to shingle a portion of the B*ck Track.—The (Jierk was instructed to report at the next meeting The Upper Ashburton Road Board wrote re shingling a portion of the Boundary Road ; also a second letter, agreeing to the Mount Hntt Board doing a portion of the road

Resolved to call for tenders for shingling one mile of the Back Track, Marawiti, and about one mile of Barker's road

The Land Board wrote, advising pay ment of thirds

The Jnhiiee Celebration Committee forwarded circular and subscription list

Mr A J Andrews wrote, asking for compenuation on account; of. an accident on the Lyndhorst road.—The Clerk was Instructed to enquh-e into the matter J Blah's tencers for shingling Urrall road, la Id j Gunn'a road, Is 3d ; Gorge road, 38 3i, per yard, were accepted Accounts amounting to £126 11s were passed for payment

Coldstream

A meeting of the Coldstream Road Board was held on Monday last. Present — Messrs Dobson (chairman), Miller, Wright; and Wills.

Tne County Council 'wrote, enquiring to what extent the Beard would require the use of the road roller annually.—The Clerk was directed to reply that the Board would probably require the roller for twelve miles annnally.

The County Council forwarded a copy of its specification for letting the cleaning of water races by contract.—lt w»s resolved to acknowledge receipt of the copy and inform the Council that tho Board has no objection to the work being let by contract, provided the Council guarantees there ehvll be no increase in water rates. Further that the Board considers the additional gates required by the specification would entail a heavy charge on the ratepayers, and therefore proposes to call a public meeting of ratepayers to consider the whole question, The Railway Department) wrote, declining to grant a crossing at tho sonth end of Hinda town, on the ground that there are crossings giving convenient access with a road running parallel to the railway on either side

The Chief Surveyor wrote, consenting to the direcb road from Hinds to EiHng, as proposed by the Bead, and the Clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps for acquiring the land and closing a parallel road The Receiver of Land Revenue advised payment of £10 Is Bd, on account; of thirds

Mr J Grlgg granted permission to take shingle from the Hinds Rhodfls Trustees consented to ccli one acre for a gravel pit, near Hinds, on certain conditions

H Prior's offer for chipping tassocks on Beach road was accepted

The rots on Main South road were ordered to be filled again with the stone gatherer The drains on Dobson's road were ordered to bo cleaned oat;, and a man to be put on for a couple of days to fill rats on Crowd's road

The 0 erk was authorised to let the shingling by the cemetery within a price stated

Mr Wright proposed, " That fche drain on the north side of Waipuna road be made continuous by removing the shanks of natural ground below Bullock drain. This was seconded by Mr Wills

Mr Dobson proposed an amendment, " That the question of letting the water from Bullock drain down the road drain be left to the adjoining land owners for settlement, as this Board sees r.o reason for i&terfering "

Messrs Dobson and Miller voted for the amendment, and Messrs Wright and Wills against On the original motion being pat, Messrs Wright and Wills voted for it and Messrs Dobson and Miller against, and Mr Dobson gave his casting vote against the motion, which was lost

Accounts were passed, Bnd the Board adjourned.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegrap—Telegraph London, September 3 In the cricket County Championship Lancashire was second, and Kent and Sussex tied for third place. Notting ham was filth, Warwickshire sixth, and Middlesex, Gloucestershire and Surrey seventh

Prince Ranjitsinhji's batting average wm9o

Complimentary Smoke Concert

A complimentary tmoke concert was tendered to Mr J H Pauling- by his m»ny friends in the Aahburton dititrict, at tbe Orange Hall last evening. Mr David Thonja* occupied tbe chair, and about two hundred were present, ffnose who occupied prominent Beats were Meaor.i George Keid (of Reid and Gray), J G Restart, R Fritedlander, B J Paul, J W Maloolmton, H Duvis, »nd 0 Doherty.

The usual loyal to&Bt having been disposed of, the Chairman proposed the toast of 'The Legislature, and Our Boys at the Front.' Mr Thomas said we ought to feel proud indeed of out boys, more especially those who left the district to fight for Queen and country. He regretted the many deaths from climatic influence, but he recollected similar results during the early days of the Victorian gold fever, attributable mainly to faulty sanitary arrangements.

Mr B Fried lander responded for the legis lature. He oo ald nob deny that the Govern ment had done good work, bat he had no desire to enter the political arena. He considered thai in so doing a man relinquished what honor he possessed, and he had no desire to do that.

Mr E J Paul, responding for ' Oar Boys, 9 said that h« had felt confident when he saw them assembled at the Oddfellow*' Hall in February last t .ey would honorably acquit themselves in the field, and they certainly had. They had doubtless read an extract in the Guardian that evening respecting Lieu tenant Tucker, and that alone was a splendid manifestation of the quality of our boys, In conversation with Lieutenant Lindsay, who recently returned from the front, that officer had told him, that he was agreeably surprised at the advancement made in mili tary knowledge by the members of the Ash burton Mounted Rifles, which had so recently bern formed. He (Mr Paul) hoped we would have an opportunity of welcoming the remnant of our boys, on their return from South Africa, (Applause) Mr G Htfford alao responded. He was satisfied from the letteia received from his brother, that the members from this district would be glud to return, in spite of the splendid offers made them to remain in South Afric*.

Mr George Gray proposed the toast of "The Aahburton Farmer.' Though nob a farmer himself, hia business brought him greatly in contact with that interest, aod he hoped a prosperous year was in store lor them Mr C Doherty responded. He stud thab the farmer had many difficulties to contend with. The grub, the sparrow, aod the peats and another and more serious peat, the low price of wheat. Be trusted that next season would be » prosperous one Mr & set tine, although only recently having joined the ranks of the foreigners, was a proud member of their ranks. He had travelled largely during the p*st two and a half years, through New South Wales, England, and throughout the colony, and was estiit-fied he had found no equal to the Ashburtoa county for sheep-breeding and grain producing. He thought the prospects for the coming season reassuring Mr W H Rule hoped the farmers would have a barn of fortune's whesl. Prosperity to farmers meant a greater spending power, and a benefit to the townspec p>. , Both worked hand in hand, He would iike to see an increase in'the price of wheat and horses, Mr Mclntyre also responded. The Chairman said they had met there that evenlcg to do honor to their departing guest, Mr J H Pauling. His first reoollec tion of that gentleman was when he attended a boxing exhibition held in Aehbarton about 1379 by Mr Dan Fee. Mr Pauling was then ia the employ of Messrs Reid and Gray, and had remained so until the present) time. He had worked from the lowest rung of the ladder, and on ths death of the iate Mr Tavlor, he had received the appointment cf manager, a post he had filled with credit to himself. His long association with tbab firm was sufficient testimonial of his worth. In hie public capacity Mr Pauling was out spoken, a good worker and organiser, and had gained the name in the Borough Council of the straightforward speaker. He admired those qualities. He regretted losing Mr Pauling from the distriot, for he could ill be spared, whilst there were those we wanted

to loose, but couldn't bo lost (laughter). He had pleasure, on behalf of che friends of Mr Pauling in the district, is presenting him with a puree of sovereigns, as a recognition of the esteem in which he was held in the district), and he trusted that the people of Masterton would find him the right man in the right plaoe. (Applause.) Mr and Mrs Pauline's health were drank with musical honour*. Mr Paul h«d always found Mr Pauling a fearless man, and a capable man in all matters of local interest). Mr Doherty sympathised with Messrs Raid and Gray in their loss, and hoped Mr PauliDg'a successor would be equally successful l? Mr McElrna, whose acquaintance with Mr Pauling extonded over thirty years, spoke in high terms of his qualities as a work man and manager. Mr Pauiing, on the death of hie father, had shirked no responsibility, aid that was a grand trait in his character, Mr JG Resteil said the Wairarap* district offered a splendid opportunity for display of Mr Panling's ability. The farmers there were much behind as, and Mr Pauling's expert knowledge would be of great advan tage to the firm he was going to serve, the Master ton Farming Implement Company. Mr Gray expressed the firm's regret at losing so trusted a servant. Mr Pauling had always conserved the interests of his em ployers in business matters, and had main tained the valuable trade connection in the district. He wished him success and pros perity on behalf of his late employers. Mr R Friodlander aald that the remarks made by Mr Gray were a splend'd testi monial to a late employee's ability. He did

nob wish to tread on dangerous ground, but he admired Mr Pauling's actions, more especially as a councillor. He spoke his mind conscientiously, and invariably oalled a spade a spade. That standard of excel lence might not be appreciated by the publio or his colleagues, bub he (Me Friedlanderj appreciated him for his open exprersion of opinion. He wished Mr Pauling success. Mr MalcoliPßon also spoke of Mr Pauling's worth aa a citizen.

Mr Pauling, in reply, said he vu agree ab!y surprised at seeing ao many friends present. Daring his long connection with the firm of Reid k Gray, he had always { striven to do his duty to his muster. The gathering that evening had almost made him regret the step he had taken, bub he had carefully thought the matter out. His motto was ' progress,'and he hoped by the step he was taking to progress. He had accepted the managership of the Ashburton branch of Messrs Reid and Gray's business, on the understanding that he would endeavour to sell their implement?, but he Would tell no lies, and he found the declaration had proved to. his benefit). If this firm's goods, would not sell on their merits, he had not pushed sales at the expense of opposition firms. He had also valuable assistance from the work men, which contributed to the success he had attained. He was leaving the district with regret, and altogether on his own re quest. The position he had taken up had been gained from a field of fifty applicants, so his merit would be well tered. He thanked them for their valuable presens, and took it as an honest expression of gratitude and cordial fidelity of man to man. He concluded by paying high tributes to the abilities of the workmen, who had served under him, and hoped if unsuccessful in the north, the firm would not shut) the door to him. (Applause) Mr Doherty proposed the toast of * Local Industries,? and hoped to see a further ex pansion in this direction Messrs Maloolmson, Hughes, Terris, Mo« lotosh, and Bray responded The toast of * Mr Pauling's successor,' Mr R,B Restell was well received, and Mr Restell in replying hoped the firm's work men would assist him in the discharge of his dutiss in a similar manner to that ex tended to the late manager, and also hoped that the farmers would back their drays into the firm's yard for implements and repairs. Other toasts honored, were ' The Visitors' (responded to by Mr J G Restell in an appropriate speech) ; ♦ The Ladies/ 'The Press,' 'Absent Friends' md 'The Chair man,' and wefp duly responded to by the respective representatives. The toasts wert interspersed by a number of pianoforte tetaebione, songs and reoifca. tions, the accompaniments being provided by Messrs H Stephenson and Arrow. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close shortly after eltrtß o'clock*

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Lohdon, Sept. 3 Seventy one British #hs were re leased from Nooitgedacht hospital have arrived at Delagoa Bay. The London Standard's correspon dent; states that during the fighting al Belfast thu Boers deliberately shot Surgeon O'Neil while collecting the wounded in the field, and seized the ambulance,

Heptenaber 4 General Buller is on the north baak of ihe Crocodile river.

General Boiler is mironing on Lyd^nburg-.

Five hundred Boers released and armed the prisoners confined in Klip goal. - ' ■ Co!«nel Plaster again defeated the Boers at Rooikop, capturing 109 rifles, 40,000 rounds of cartridges, and a large quantity of supplies. The Boers, on August 81, vainly attempted to destroy the Johannesburg waterworks. General Hart surprised and defeated tnem.

Detachments of De Wet's commando were also defeated in the same neigh bourhood, with heavy loss. General Hunter is hastening to the relief of Lad;brand, which several commandos are "pressing hard. Coua ratndant Viljoen seized a number of ambulance mules sent by General Bu'ler to relieve the prisoners at Nooitgedftcht, and utilised the mules to remove his big guns.

Wellington, September 4 The Department of Agriculture has re celved Information aa to the movements o the men who accompanied the consign: menb of horses in the Tropea as groom The following were enrolled, and pro ceeded to Bloerf >ntein to join Brabant 8 Light Horse-JT Marsha" Wra Sootfc, B Harding, Walter Glass, Walter Biyloy, Walter Keddell, Alfred Emery. Alfred Collins. Allen Aislebac, Heury MaivHle, Jas O'Snea, Gordon B Murray, Samuel New(shipped as Wood), H Barnert, Kerr Maxwell, and M S Manning, f hree of theTropea's cooks— E Grlgg, Mumelly and Morris— aleo enrolled A Hutton pro ceeded with a horse for lieutenant Seddon and Whiteford and WilHa proceeded to join their contingents ilgieand Fisher remained at Easb London.

The Premier has received a cablegram from the High Commissioner, Cape Town, bo the effect* that Private J Butier, of No. 1 Com pany, Third Contingent, was killed in aotion at Winburg, on August 27. Btttler was a farmer ah Be cornfield, and hit father resides at Bald Hill Flat, Otago. A cablegram hM juet been reoeued by the Premier from Colonel Francis to tii« effect that) there is nothing seriously wrong with him, that- he U only ran down a little, aad that he ia getting on very well. The Medi cal Board doea not, however, oomider him strong enough to remain at> the front. The Colonel further adds that all the wounded are doiDg well.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sybhky, Sept 3 Jimmy Governor gave one of the settlers he stack op » letter for the police, offering to surrender if bit wife were sent out to the ranges. He asks her to reply in the newspapers, where he wilt see it.

Stdwbt, Sept 4 An interesting event ia theatrical circles was the marriage of Miss Dorothy Vane to Mr JSorman H Men zies, son of the proprietor of Meozies 1 Hotel, Melbourne. The ceremony wm performed at the Hotel Australia.

( [Miss Dorothy Vane ia the well-known operatic actress, who has been performing on thn Australian atnge for the paac year or two.] _ _ , Mblboukkb, Sept 4 The estate of Mr Alfred Jostpb, of Victoria, bookmaker, who recently died in London, has been iworn/for probate at £71,800.

Brisbane, Sept 4 On the strength of the report* as to the many unemployed in South Africa, the Government are lending a lecturer with a view of inducing settlers to come to Queensland.

DANGEROUS CHARACTERS IN CHRISTCHURCH.

Police Opinions.

A few nigh is ago a gentleman was Ap proaching Gloucester street bridge when some man seized him suddenly by the ooab collar, and *t the same time blew ft peculiar . kind of whistle. Another hidden man then came running towards the struggling! two. Before he could assist hU nefarious comrade the attacked gentletnaa'wriggled himself free from the clutches of his assailant and made away with all the speed he possessed. Another gentleman in another part of the city met with a similar experience recently. Aeoording to the police the town is free from spielers, True, they swarmed al Grand Rational time, but they hare been going away since 'then, and , the last batch has just left. Who then are the attackers ? The Police are inolined to that they are a couple of Ghristohnroh charaot n, but whether professional attckers-up or {drunken bunglers they cannot say. In their cpiaion it is unlikely that these people are the ordi nary spielers, who, as a . rule, frequent race-oourses seeking prey, but seldom, If ever, adopt methods such m these. Then there is another class of undesirable characters whose business it is to prowl about by night, 'following up and robbing drunken men. It is not likely that they are two of these, for there people are not intrepid ! and prefer to leave active, sober men alone Then there is a class who are purely and simply assaulters and robbers, bnt they are supposed bo have been hunted out of Christ ohuroh. If it were not for the two similar attacks and the whistle device, the police

would say that it wan an isolated, ■ spon taneous entbreak on the part of some idioti half drunk, but as there is every appearance of method in these peoples' madness, it is probably the work of organised lawbreaker!. — Press.

The Pcific Cable

United Press Association—By Sleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane Sept 4

It iar understood that Sir H Tozer has informed the Premier that the Pacific Cable Committee, before sab* mittiog the report on the tender for construction, are awaiting certain in formation regarding one tender, and he hoped this weald be obtained shortly, ■,

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Important Announcemsni to Farmers. pONSIDBRABLE REDUCTIONS ) IN PRICES OF DRILLS, BINDERS, ETC., IF ORDERED IMMEDIATELY. Particulars from R! ID AND GRAY, ASH BURTON. | THE NB W ZEALAND | CLOTHING FACTORY 1-1 AVB a few Job Linea thrown out at Stocktaking, which they are Balling at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Mmi'n Hard and Soft Felts Is 61, Is lid and 2% 6d Lidies Sailor Straws reduosd to la Mt :wn Mo!e?kin Trousers redr.ced to 5a 111 Men's Boat (Jrup 0 ;rkhams 26* 6d for 19 6 i Woman's Cknvas Shoas reduced to 83 6i Children's Oanvfta Shoes reduced to 'Is 6i Men's Silk Tiea reduced to 61 and la NZ. CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BE; KINGS ALE Manager. TF YOU WANT A GOOD MACHINE! CHOOSE A wwimn cm Eeyond tlie sea in every land, BDBCE-WHITWORTH Cycles premier stand; /1 home the same, or far or wide, All Nations choose the RUDC** *° r^e' LADY'S, £21,,JGENT'S, £21. large Stock of ACCESSOBIKS just to* hand. Everything NEW and OP-TO-UaTB ; No Old Stock. Bfl [AIHWAV" o>cot cycle works, II 1111 ll\ Ili I BDBNETT STREET, I 111 «Ullllkslll If Mhhurton. THE POIYPATHIC MHDICAL UNBTITUTR NEXT VISIT 70 ASH BURTON FEIDAT AFTERNOON, KI'PI'EMBKR 7 2 o'clock until Bpm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBERS 9am until 2 o'clock ONLY '' CONSULTATION FEteE GRANGE'S HOTEL • POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF HEALING, jjA is the sureßt and moat rapid System, aa it oures with s l^ J^mfQjf absolute certainty each diseatea as C*ncer, Epilepsy, o£^J£&f4jSk~*jStrtjb an(^ Aaihma, incurable under the old system, &r well as W^^tfTZ^^un^a^m^M a" Chronic Atid Nervou*? OomplainSu of Women and MW&&£g2&S£3m Men; MORK CURES MADE BY POLY CATHY J^^^^^^^Sk^^^ thaa an>' OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WOBLJ) THOUSANDS OF TESTTMONfALS Jk Epileptic Fits For Eight Years ; Also Heart Disease "^^^^S^SOmf&^nm Your medicines have done me a great denl of good f f^^^^^^^^S^B I feel hotter m every way. and the paiua at the heart \&SBSSSS^SBSK^BXi-& have en: irelj' left roe. I hnvo not tiad one fit aitice TO^WpMffiMM^W^^yM^ taking your medicine -Jebkahah Foster ft^^^^y»^^ffl™™^^^Kß I have much pleasure in sending this letter, thanking jJ^^^^^^jrjßßJM^Bß^S yoa very much for the benefit I have derived from your J^^rNxlF^iT tJWh medicine, which I have been vrn'-ng six weeks I w»f '"■ "^Sfe«-T^^^ redncfd in we'ght from I2it 4^b down to Bit 7ib, and I had quite pivtn myeelf up to my Maker ; but, thank ■ g|s: j^^^^^Mj Ood, ufter I had been under your treatment nine days t^JW^f^^^l^^ES my friends could Bee a chinge in m<», and I could feel I 'f&.SjgßJtlgg. i^^HßuP@sHß--c^ it myself, and have been improving ever since You ■^.-SC^i/^S^^Se^^&SS*^^' can use this letter for a testimonial, or refer anybody •vmH^gmra^ l 0 me Wishing you every prosperity—Youra respect- They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypabhio Method, which does away with 1 examination and all local treatment. ■„,,,. They also dasire to Impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the s«ly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, bo well and favourably known in the Old World the " A-nti Agneohal Tabloid Method." All desiring to teat the system will have p.h opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Qaoßtlon Lisb to Ohrietchurch, with Stamped Envelope and you will receive an imm diate reply. Medicine packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THH S&NDS C KED ANNOALI.Y BY LETTER H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. €\rLf\ C\i'\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes £D\)*.\)yJV from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box. PIANOS ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Oall and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from lCs per month; 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 B4LLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'e, Silvertown, Wieden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden'sall cai*>, Duke's, Union, Hearnes and other?. BALLS Hearne's, Duke'«, Wisden'*, Craven, Match, and Practice Bbllb. k M. Tb-NES. t 1 O I FT lOK oALtj Al ALiuf JNJUIN, ±\j xj x, First class Block of Land, containing /i. BTl? p»a todi)./!^ TINWALD ' *£*- 5i acreß» well wal6red' lon S CARTERto ILE^l C' ij ' JUVVVA^ frontage on a good road. The greater «ood htabling, traphouße etc tnia b.ocK. TPffPRTMAN" FOd Ranges, Regiater Grates,- and! FOX Mantelpieces try Habdley Beos, woo j \ Four Roomed Hoase ana f acre ot offo- special inducement to purchasers fiX land in the suburbs. Price £lbo. j Lsrge iiook. now to hacd. I FFERBIMAN '



I Boils. Pimples. ' Sure Signs of Impure Blood. I Bo not think that washes and oint > merits can cure eruptions of the skin. They cannot. The cause is deeper, j even down in the very blood itself. Purify your blood, and your skin will be smooth and clear. Mr. James Johnson, of South Forbes, New South Wales, sends us his photo graph, and says: " My whole body was almost covered with boils. Beading about AVER'S I thought I would try it. I took one bottle, and was entirely free from any eruption what ever. My eyesight was greatly strengthened also." Mr. Johnson's eyesight was strength ened because the Sarsaparilla is such j a wonderful nerve tonic. For impure > blood and weak nerves there is no remedy in the world equal to it. You cannot enjoy good health if your bowels are constipated. Ayer's Pills cure constipation every time. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. FIRST Consignment mm m NOW BEING OPENED. SPECIAL: 3000 YAEDS Ol 1 PRINT, Fast Colours, at £|4 Yard. ASHBUSTON DRAPERY CO. TO'LET." A COMFORTABLE Uottage of two Rooms and Scullery, Bitouted in Grey Street. Well sheltered by a mircrocarpa fence F. FERRIMAN. TUTTTt '" BURNETT STREET WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage ot 3 rooms well situated. Rental—ss 6.1 F. FERRIMAN. FARM FOR "SALE. Q/f Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton. O4t This should prove a sound invest ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long leaap to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. FOX BAliB, In Peter Straefc, A COMFORTABLE HOME, eonslatin XjL of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supply of water, detached washhoasa, J acre of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money csn remain on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Ashbarton. FoE~ Halju ~ WIRTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON Within three miautea' walk of the Publio School I HAVE received ins'ruotiona from Mb J Fowler, to Bell five acrea of land, on which is erected a comfortable house of eight rooms and a convenient stable and trap ehed. The orchard is well stocked with frnib 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 l good quality. F. FERRIMAE. ~~TO LETT" IN TANCRED STREET, \ SHOP, adjoining Mr Halls. , F. FERRTMAN FOE BALE. j Princess Street and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity I HAVE been instructed to sell all tha block of land situated aa above, con* Uining 8 acres 32 perches, together with the buildings situated bhereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling and Bhop, oarpenter'a work shop, stable and cow ohed. Two aorea hay» j been laid off as an orchard, and are well . stocked with choice fruit treea. A water r»ce rung through the property The land will be sold as a whole or the building with 4 seres of land may be had separately, ; F. FERRTMAN. '" FOR SALE 5 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office F. FERRIMAN.



SHEARMAN BROS; have largo stook Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamir Gum, Koolibah, and Cinnamon ure



WANTED— Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best) markets and we oonii denfcly invite inspection and oomparisoa First-class Dressmaking on the Premises — Mitchell & Turner



HARDLEY BROS. Ashburton, supply windmill nod stand for £12, Well* Making ab moderate rat i.



Little children fall of health Do love to laugh and play, Ani many * man would give hi* wealth To be as bright ai they. Though illness may attend us all, As we become mature, Tet coughs and colds will surely fall 'fore Woods' Great Peppermint C«rt



NEW LINES received in Birthday Uard Sunday School Cards, Wall Text*, Picture Scraps (in packet*), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magic L&nteroi, Cheap Books. Peace Badges, Footballs, Children 1! Tricycles, abo Fancy Good*, ioolndisg f^sd White and B'ue Garlaodi (for decoiatisg), Attifioial Bin* rrand L«»vaß, Caka Btande, Photo F- amss, Purses, eto—A H WmtIAMS, T«nored Street Smoke New Yeo\j»