Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1900. THE EASTER ENCAMPMENT.

The people of Oamaru are very wroth at the Kastor Encampment of the volunteers not being held there, and the Oamaru Mail thus voices the opinion of the public . —After all, the , Easter Volunteer review is to be held at Timaru. Whon the Defence Pepart ment issued tho circular to the com manding officers of the districts immediately interested in the event, it did not know what it was doing, or it has relented, or Colonel Polo Ponton is the Defence Department. It is he who I has decided on Timaru. It is an open secret that three out of the four officers consultf-d voted that the event should take place at Oamaru, the fourth (Oolonel Gordon, of Canterbury) being absent. Having once consulted the officers the Department acted foolishly in treating their decision with con tempt. But the Department has been consistent on this occasion. It has always done its utmost to bring volunteering into contempt and to create dis-satisfwetion amongst volun teers. In regard to the arrangements for the Easter review, ifc started well, though, perbapp, unconsciously, when ifc sent out the circular. In such a matter, the officers commanding districts ought to be consulted, for they, knowing the feelings of the volunteers in their 'command, know best what should be done, it is always difficult for men to get away from their work during several consecutive days, and it is usually attempted to make the sacrifice and inconvenience as equal as possible for all concerned by choosing a central position, In chooe )ing Tiuiatu, Canterbury men will be advantaged, as regards nearness of camping ground, at the expense of those from Invercargill. But; there are other important considerations which point to Oamaru as the most suitable place for the encampment, one of which is an unlimited supply of pure water. On the last occasion that the volunteers encamped at Pareora — and there is some talk of going to Pareora this Easter—the water played havoc with the health -of the men. Then, seeing that the Defence Depart ment desired that preliminary arrange ments should be made for holding the encampnu nt here, that a magnificent camping ground and all other requisites had been secured, and that the officer?, at the Department's insti gation, expressed a desire that, for the sake of equalising the con venience of all concerned, and to promote the perfect success of the undertaking, it should be held here, how is it that there is an entire change of the Department's apparent inten tion to act in accordance with (he unanimous wish of those it consulted 1 How does it happen that Oolonel Pole Penton now ignores all that has been done? There should be no political interference with the technicalities of military matters, and we are going to take very good care to avoid such an offence We wish we cou'.d feel assured that it had been avoided by others on this occasion. Oolonel Pole Penton himself told the officers that they were to decidp, and they decided accordingly, and then he tells them that ho U going to decide in opposition to them. What is the meaning of it all ? What influences have been at work behind the scenes ? It is a pity that Oamaru has not a Minister of the Orowfl.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found War Items, aud oa the fourth page Hints re Winter Fires.

Trotting Association.—The All Day— Little Archie case, in which Ashburton has a ppeoial intereßt, will be resumed thia even ing.

Filters Foe The Army—The War Office has placed an order for no leas than 15,000 rotary pump filters at a cost of about £14 apiece. Each pump is oapablo of yielding filtered water at the rate of twenty-five gallons per hour, and this ii estimated to bs an adequate supply for a unit of one hundred men.

An Ashburton Athlete. —At the autumn meeting of the Pioneer Amateur Bicycle and Athletic Club, which took place on Lancaster Park on Saturday, Mr M. J. Lynakey, of Ashburton, secured first in the Recce Challenge Half Mile Scratch Race for challenge cup and trophy. Time ■— 2 20. Mr Lyaskey, starting from scratch, also ran a splendid race in the 440 flat handicap, finishing second to H. Lawrence, to whom ho conceded 18 yards.

Meeting of Creditors,—A meeting of the creditors of Mr F, Bull, Feel Forest), was called for 230 pan yesterday. At the hour fixed tha debtor, with his solicitor, Mr Cuthbertson, was present. No creditors .attended. Bankrupt's statement showed unsecured creditors £75 11s, mostly small amounts. Secured creditors W. Moore, Ashburton, £60, secured by mortgage over f acres and a cottage at Peel Forest, ontimated value of security, £60. Asseta nil.

Fikb in a Japanese Factory—Japanese files contain details of the conflagration at Lagoyn, by which thirty girls were burned to death in a weaving factory, belonging to Kogima Shiest who employed fifty girls and three men. Work waa being pushed on, owing to the approach of the Ohinoae New Year, and after working till nearly 3 o'clock in the morning, thirty-six of the girls retired to a dormitory on tho second floor, Sliiuzo loekieg the door on the outside. At half-past three o'olook the dormitory was found ablnzs, and in tho confusion which arose, all übout the locked door was forgotten. The girls shrieked and BcreamKd, but no help was forthcoming. Hix who were near one end of the building fell into tho (Ire through the door Riving way, and rushed marlly nut of the flumes badly burned. The whole floor then oollapsed with the remaining thirty girls, who met a fearful death. The body of a man was also found ia the debris. The fire is supposed to havo boon caused by the upsetting of a charcoal stove.

Dk. Leyps Horsewhipped.—Thoßrußsels correspondent of the Financial Neivs tele graphs that Dr Le.yda was horsewhippad by an Englishman. The visitor obtained access to Dr Leyds' private room by representing himself as an emissary of a pro-Boer news paper in England, bub as soon as he was alone wkh J)r Leyds he produced a bundle of obscene cartoons of (Queen Victoria, whioh had beon published* by Leyda in French newspapers, saying, " You scamp! I am going to thrash you for this.' Ho then displayed a whip, and promptly laid ifc across tho shoulders of the Transvaal plenipoten tiary. Dr Leyds endeavoured to summon assistance, bub was unsuccessful, and, as his English adversary still continued to rain blows upon him, he finally crawled under a table, where he could nob be reaphed, and from that position, in a piteous voice, ahrieked for help. The Englishman finally said, " I have given you what my country will give your rascally employer ab Pre toria," and then lefts in a leisurely manner, | driving o$ in a conveyance which wab await j jn# at the doer. I

Patents—Applications for patents have been received from Mr G-. Clayden, KnUaia, whippk-tree, and a tea infusing appliance, and Mr H. Shaw, Leestoa, fasteniug for horse covere.

Trout in WiisrLAND Rivers—The rivers in the Weetland district are being stocked with trout, and within the last few months five excellent specimens of brown trout have been caught in the Hckitika river.

Easter Monday Sports*-—The setting aside of the Domain for the Aehburton Amaleur Cycling »nd Athletic Clud'h sport" on 16th inst, is advertised, also the charges for admission. Entries for these sports close on Saturday next, April 7, at 10 p.m.

Weak - Minded Adorns —"It is only weak rnindod girls who go to these fortuuo tellers; very few men patronise them,' remarked Sergeant Stagpoolo during the hearing of a palmistry case in the New Plymouth Court. •' Pardon me," replied the defendant. " That is not so. Very few young gii Is nail; it ia men and women who oome to me."

Present For Lobd Roberts Fhom Thr Maohis.—According to a Wellington tele gram, the Native Minister haß received from Uisborne a greenstone mere, to bo Bont to Lord Roberts from the Nsmtiporou tribe. This heirloom is of great value, and is ac companied by a letter from Tata Nihoniho, expressing their intense love and admiration for the brave man who has been able to pro porve the power and dignity of our beloved Queen Victoria.

' " WiiiLffl There's Life There's Soap.— Mr 0. B. Eichbaum haa (s*ys the Timaru Herald) posted in hie window a placard con taining a faoaimile receipt given by the Lord Mayor oi London to the Vinolia Soap Com pany for £4200 given to the Transvaal War Fund. Ihe "Vinolia Company undertook to "give a halfpenny for each cake '>f their soap sold during the war, and from 5h November till tho end of December their halfpennies had totted up to £4200. Vinolia Boap sold in the colonies also contributes its halfpenny per cake, Sutherland v. BKYWOLDS™There seams to be a possibility of a hitch in connection with tho test matches between Sutherland and Reynolds, the latter having protested againeb the decision of the Ghristchurch Cycling Ciub to alter tho pacing conditions so as to have only single 'pacing. As the Council of the Lt-ague of New Zealand Wheelmen has declined to take any notice of Reynolds" protest, there ia likely to be trouble. Ashbdrton Hockey Club—A committee meeting of thiß club wa9 held on Monday evening, when ib was decided to accept the challenge of the United Hockey Otub to play in Chrißtceurch on Queen's Birthday, May 24, and also to plivy the annual match with the Draper's olub the same day. It was decided to try and arrange for a match to be' played with the V.M.C. &. club early in the season at Ashburton, and to open correspondence re the annuil North and South. Canterbury match. . Toe colours of the club remain as at present blue and white, and the members are urged to provide themselves with the same.. The opening match of the season was fixed for Thursday next at 3 p m. sharp when all iute'eated ia hockey are cordially invited to attend.

Alleged Theft of Letters to the Cape—Mr J. Elder Moultray, writing to the Otago Daily Times, alleges thab systematic theft of letters appears to be going on between New Zealand and the C.ipe of Good Hope. He states :—•• During my absence of fivo months with the first contingent numer ous letters as well as papers and a box were posted to me, and out of the lot I only received two papers and an envelope", which had been ripped open and the contents stolen, the envelope bearing the intimation written by the Capetown postal authorities that it arrived in that condition. I thought a knowledge of theae facts would be useful to the relatives of the 1700 men now out or on their w»y to the front, so that misunder standing would not ariae if they find their letters remai 1 unanswered, as the probubility 8 they may never have been received."

A Higiilasb Fire "Brigade for Ash burton.—There ought to be an enormous attenriarca of tho public the first time the E""iro Brigade turn out in thoir new uniforms. Tho Biatement made by a member of the Fire Brigade Committee at the meeting of the Borough Council last night indicates that the men will present & spectacle for gods and men !o wonder at. The question of new uniforms for the Brigade was under discussion, and the committeeman declared that with a view to reducing the expense the comtr.itfcee had taken away the men's trousers, Councillors looked shocked, aud eiideavoured to hide their blushes with sundry books and blotting pads. The speaker hastened to explain that to lessen the contract; the committee had cut the men's trousers off. By this time Councillors were fumbling for their smelling sa!ts and fans. Iv desparation the oommitteeman made another attempt at explanation by saying it was intended to provide the men with caps and tun'oß only. This proved too much for his colleagues who collapsed entirely.

Compliment to Mr and Mes AEG Rhodes—Hearing of the early departure of Mr and Mrs AEG Rhodes for the Old Country, the members of the Linwood Temperance Brats Band (of whioh Mrs Rhodes is patron) waited upon themab "To Koraha," on Friday evening, and played a number of selections on the lawn in front of the house. Mr Rhodes, having welcomed the band, had to leave to keep a prior en gagement, bub they were taken in hand by Mrs Rhodes, who after the band had finished, invited them inside and entertained them. Mr Smith (bandmaster) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Rhodes, wish ing them God speed on their journey, and a safe return, Mr Penticost seconded the motion, which was carried, Mrs Rhodes responded, and promised to obtain, when in England, some of the latest pieces of band musio and forward to the president for the use of the band. 'I he party, which numbered twenty-seven, spent) a very enjoyable even ing. The band consists of about thirty members, who have made rapid strides since its inauguration about four months ago? It is proposed shortly to hold a fancy fair to provide funda for the instruments and uni forms. — Press

Prkmtsks WiTir A Histoby—Messrs W, H< Collins and Co. are now palling down their old premises whioh were once tha offices of the Bunk of New Zealand, That was in the old pulmy day-i of Ashburton, when the expenditure of tho land fund by hundreds of thons^nrls was literally forced upon iho Road Boards. Here too resided the banker, and close to the residential por tion are tho remains of his stable aud coach house long ago turned Into a paint shop by tho present enterprising firm. It was hoped there might be some loose cash about under the floor of the Batik office, but not a cent has been found. The business of the present occusiers has grown so extensive that they are now compelled to enlarge. The bow structure will be a handsome two storey building second to none in the ijown. The main building will ba 72ft by 32ft, with a ootnmodiuß bliow room upstairs, while at fihe back is a paint shop 30ft by 16ft for the workmen. The front of the building is of good design, and will be finished in first .class style. It will be an ornament to the town as well as evidence of the pluck of the firm who are having it erected, and will be an enduring monument of their confidence in tho stability of tho reßouraea of the Ash burton distriot-, We wish the firm of vV H Collins and Co every success in their new venture. Let the Government follow their example with the Post Office and erecb a new one.

LAND "SALE" AT WAIMATE.

On Saturday, ab Waimate, on behalf of ! the Bank of New Zealand Assets Company, Messrs Guinness . and LeCren offered the W&ihaorounga estate for sale by publio auction. The astate—l7,ooo aoros—was recenbly surveyed and mapped in forfcy-bwo I farma, averaging about 350 acres in extentl, ' bub varying from 70 acres to nearly 1000. The upset prioea varied from £3 *° £5 P er acre. Only five farms were disposed of, and only in two caseß did competitive bidding go I beyond the upset price. Mr J. Powell was the purchaser of 508 acres at the upset price of £5; Mr E A Hurst, of 328 acres, at the upset price of £4 15s per acre ; and Mr Mo- OuHocb, of 70 acres, ab the upset price, £4. Mr RutßtJ was purchaser of 314 acres ab £5 7)8, the upset prioa being £8, aud Mr O J Lhwis, of 235 acres ab £4 163 per acre, the upuefc'price being £4 10a* All the other thirty-seven sections were passed in without a bid, " " '

VOLUNTEERS.

XX. Company,-Aelibaiton Guards

There were about forty rank and file present at the Company drill list) evening. The members were exercised, and posted in sentry and mounting guard duty by the sergeants. After drill ths annual meeting of the company was held, O*ptaiu Sparrow occupy ing the chair. Captain Sparrow said that at the last meeting held (alout a month ago), ihe matter of electing ft Lieutenant in the place of Lieutenant Tucker had been left in abeyance, and as the Easter encampmont was approach ing he thought ifc desirable to proceed to fill the viicf*ncy, Ho eaid a suitable gentle man had offered his services, if acceptable to the company. The gentleman he referred to was Mr E F Nicoll. Though his (Mr Nieoll'u) f xperience in military matters was very limited, he felt sure that in time he would make a capable officer. Lieutenant Cuthbertson said there was every probability that Lieutenant Tucker would apply for a commission in the Im perial Army at the conclusion of hostilities in South Africa, and of course, would not return. Private C Campbell spoke ia eulogistic termß of Mr Nicoll, whom he thoughb would make a. suitable officer, and who would willingly retire to the ranks Bhould Lieu tenant Tucker returu. However, whether elected or not Mr Niooll would, if a vacanoy occurred, endeavor to enrol as a member.

Private Baigent thought it singular that ft company possessing the material they did should seek outside the ranks for a subaltern, He had every respect for Mr Nicoll, but he had only been in the district a short time, and possibly knew little of the practical work required for the position. H« thought) the intention of tha meeting to elect) a Heu fnnant should have been notified.

Sergeant Percy was of opinion that ib was Bcarcely fair bo take the men on the hop. They should have a few days to consider the n mea of others suitable for the position. They ware totally unaware that it was necessary to nominate and elect) that evening.

Captain Sparrow said that if members wished to nominate others they were at liberty to do so. Personally, he thought Mr Nicoll the most suitable, and nothing would be gained by delaying. He (Captain Spar row) might be attached to the Staff at the camp, and, with Lieutenant Cuthbertson temporarily disabled, they would be without an officer to lead them in the sham fight. Lieutenant Cuthbertson proposed that Mr E, F, Nicoll be elected Junior Lieutenant of the company. Seconded by Sergeant Percy. The motion was put and carried. The following committees were then elected: —

Finanoe—The officers, ex-officers 8 and Sergeants Percy and Grant. Shooting—Sergeants Schwartz and Grant, Privates Anderson, Bell, Sparrow, Johnston, and Shearman.

Private J. B. Ward was unanimously oltcted Secretary* About sixceen signified their intention of going to the Easter encampment. The meeting then terminated, with a vote of thanks to the chair.

The Recruiting Sergeant.

Alter th« bootblack, who hails the passer by with " Shine," sir," and the pavement artist who adorna the fl»ga with many coloured designs, the recruiting sergeant is (■ays the Anglophobe Paris paper Le Matin) one of the moat familiar characters of an English bbreet. T»U, well pet-up, strapped up in a little red jacket, or, if it be bad weather, wrapped in a long black cloak, a scarlet forage cap, cocked proudly over his ear, his cane in hia hand or under hia arm, he parades up and down th« hundred yards in front of the'placards; on which are repre sented the different uniforms of tho English army, and on which are enumerated the advantages accorded to the soldiers of the Queen. Fe lies in ambush in the centre of the town, at the mouth of the roads leading to thß most populous quarters, ready to poance upon any unfortunates who are. looking for work or begging for alms. They look at him, they admire him. How well he's dreesed ! How well he. must be fed ! for the recruiting sergeant has a healthy appearance, red cheeks, and is generally fat. The housemaids catoh his eye as he passes and ft-rgot for & moment their Bob—this is the popular name for a police man, who only some paces off is pursuing his p3aceful avocation. The sergeant notices that he is being looked at. " Hollo, boy !" and having thus summoned the young man who is passing, he asks him if he would not like to be as well lodged, as well dressed, and as well fed, at tho expense of the Queen? Beside?, there is the enlistment money. The soldier is, in England, a marketable quantity, whose price is regulated by the laws of supply and demand, and in times of war men have been paid as much as £25. Should the newcomer appear to be tempted, immediately a group is formed ronnd him, and an adjournment is rrnde to tho public* house, where they excite him by accounts of the regiment, so that frequently the poor devil who entered the bar with the sergeant a free man takes the fatal plunge and the Queen's shilling. He has now only to be measured, to submit to a medical examina tion, to sign hie engagement, and there is the British soldier,—And can you better him.— Le Matin.

News in Brief.

The County Council invitee tenders for water-races and fords, Hinds and Baling districts,

The poundkeeper at Mayfield advertises a number of sheep and lambs that have been impounded.

Mr S. H. Graves, well known in Ashbur ton as a prompt and reliable business man, is now in business aa a sharebroker and financial agent at Hereford street, Christ church. His advertisement) appears, in another column.

The Antarctic Expedition.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Melbourne, April 2 Captain Borchgrevink has cabled from the BlXjff that the south magnetic pole has been located. The furthest distance he penetrated south with a sledge was latitude 78deg. SOniin. The zoologist, Hanson, is dead,

United Press Association—By ElectrlO Telegraph.

Invehoargih., April 2 The steam barque Southern Cross, with the returning Antarfcio explorers, is at Stowarb Island. Captain Borchgrevink came over to the Bluff in a cutter lasb night, and leaves for England to-day by the Mokoia. The objects of the exploration have been accomplished, bub there is still a mine of scientific wealth to explore in those regions. Captain Borchgrevink looks well and vigor ous, bub atill feels the strain of the leader ship of the party, and ho endured many hardships. Nicolas Hanson was the only : loss made. Captain Borchgrevink says he was a valuable man, A feature of the book the leader is going Home to write will be the photographic reproductions. The kinemato graph machine was also used with success. Oapbain Borohgrevink says that ice has only been broken in a preparatory way for a work of great value by future expeditions. The sledge dogs from Siberia and Greenland nearly all survive, and are on board the j Southern Cross, for return to their own k lands. Captain Borchgrevink thinks there ' is still a chance that Andree, the balloonist, lives among the Esquimaux of Greenland. One of the most noteworthy experiences of the party on reaohing Stewart Island was news of the world for over a year—the intro duction of wireless telegraphy, the war, etc. Captain Borchgrevink is not at liberty to disclose any succinct information regarding his discoveries. Ho was entertained to-night by Bluff residents, Hon. J Q Ward being present.

The Indiam Famine.—At a public meet ing held in Dunedin on Monday evening, called by the Mayor, ib was resolved to take steps to render assistance to tbe famine stricken districts in India. A strong com mittee was appointed feo give effecb to the resolution. Already £343 has been sub -Boribed|,

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly mooting of the As! burton Tscrough Council was held last tvening, Present—His Worship the Mayor (Mr H. Friedlander), and Councillors H. M. Jones, D Thomas, H. Davis, J. Davieon, J. Scaly, E. J. Paul, W. Jolliffe* J. H. Pauling. Mr H. Willis, the newly elected councillor, also took his seat and was welcomed.

MAYOBS STATEMENT The Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank was £29 Hi 7'ne amounts received since last meeiiag, including rents of merves £37 18s, totalled £74 13j 6d

CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read and dealt with as follows:—

From the Education Department ye the Bubsidy to the library, givi- g details of how the subsidy was arrived at, and stating the Council's subsidy, at 4s 7Jd in the £, amounted to £13 le. A cheque for this cum was forwarded.

From Mr E. W. Hanmer, asking the Oounoil to refund the amount he had ex pended in making an entrance to bis stores, which he had just newly put down, when the repairs were made to the footpath, and hie entrance damaged. Ha enoloted an accounts for £2 7 s Id.—After considering the claim, it was decided to pay the amount. From Mr W, Sutherland, re the sowing down of certain paddocks in his lease from the Council of a reserve at Hinds. He was i prepared to sow the land now.—lt was decided, on the motion of Cr Davis, seconded by Cr Paul, to send an employee of the Council to see that the paddock was properly laid down. One pad dock was very bad with correl and weeds, and another badly infected with grub. The lessee proposed to put in a root crop to deal with the trouble.—lt was deoided to act on the advice of the employee Bent to see the work done. FIHH BRIGADE COMMITTEK. The Fire Brigade Committee reported as follows :—

The Chairman of the Fire Brigade Com mittee reported that the annual inspection of the Eire Brigade had been made and every thing found to be satisfactory but new uniforms were needed, alao harness.

Smith's Fire.—Your Committee have con sidered the matter of the Fire Inspector's report of this fire, and recommand that Mr Newman's agreement be continued in the meantime for three months, and that tho foreman be instructed to see that the horses are in the stable every night.

Chairman's Report of Inspection.— With reference to the report of the Chairman oa the annual inspection of the Brigade and the wanb of new uniforms and harness, your I Committee have (Ist) instructed the Chair-' man to see that the harness ia attended to, and (2ad) recommend tho Council to supply the Brigade with new uniforms. The cost of the uniforms would amount to \ about £50. The words " as per the Captain's letter " was added to the report, which was i then adopted. SPECIAL COMMITTEE BE WATBB BACKS Thts Committee reported aR under: —The Special Committee appointed to report on the Upper Ashburron Road Board's latter visited the cater races on the 23th ult. nod recommend that the following letter be tent to the Road Board, viz • —" "With reference

to the Allenton water races a Committse was

appointed and has inspected and reported tnat this Council should sign such document as your Board may desire for its protection in case of an accident arising through the aforesaid races. The Council has accepted the Committee's recommendation and wishes yon kindly to furnish it with the agreement

for its approval and execution." The report was adopted and a copy of the letter authorised to be sent to the Road Board.

WORKS COMMITTEE AND ENGINEER'S RETOBT-

The report of the Works Committee and Engineer was as follows :—

Men on Labour Gang.—The Works Com mittee have considered the question meed by Cr. Pauling at the last meeting as to the Inefficiency of some of the men on the

Council's gang, and would recommend the Cosccil to take into consideration the question of paying emp'oyees by result, and if the Fngineer and Foreman are satisfied that any employes ia rob earning the ordinary wage, then they be authorised to pay such employee a less wage equivalent to the work done.

Building.—The Works Committee have had the plans for (he additions to the Library building under their notioe,and have sugges ted certain amendments. The amended plan will bs considered by the Committee in a few days. Labour Gang.—The men hive been engaged during the past fortnight in clearing out the outfall drain and water races ia Winter's 3oad and Charles Streafc, making and fixing bridges and oulverts, forming footpaths recently channelled, and carting to sections and material to contractors,.water ing streets, grubbing grass off crossings, attending to the water supply and general maintenance work.

After a lengthy discussion, the chairman of the committee asked permission to withdraw clauee 1 for re-oonsideration. The permis sion was granted, and clauses 2 and 3 adopted INSPECTOR OY NUISANCES. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the sanitary condition of the town was fairly good. One or two cases of riding bicycles on the footpath were mentioned,—The usual proceedings were authorised to be taken. The inspector also reported that the night 'soil cart was taken home in a very dirty state, and the residents of the Haznpstesd district, where the contractor resided, com plained of the nuisance. | After some discussion it was decided to 1 ask the Hampstead Town Board to look into the matter. A SMAKS BRIGADE. The Fire Inspector reported that the smart muster of the B-lgade at the fire in the post office resulted in a good part) of the building being saved. The report was adopted. TAB. The Mayor reported that tar was not pro curable at Wellington, Christohurch or Tfraaru. The Duaodin Gas Company offered a thousand gallons per week for the next | eight or ten weeks, at 4d per gallon delivered into consumers' own casks at the Danedin City Gas Works. The present price was 3fd ab the Ashburfcon Gas Works. The difference when the tar was landed in Ash burton was about £9 7s 6d per thousand gallons. This meant an additional expense of about £47 on the work already com menced, hut not finished, as some 5000 gal-, lons would be required for that. Councillors approved of a big supply of tar being purchased, and finally it was left in the hands of the Mayor to obtain 5000 gallons.

! THE POST OFFICE. I The Mayor thought it time the Council took steps to request) the MinUter of Public Works not to reinstate the old post office, bub erect a new one on the corner of the street. He thought the best thing would be to make the old building a residence for the postmaster. Cr Jones thought they should make the request as strong as possible, at the whole county was in earnest in the matter;

After discussion, Cr Jolliffe moved, " That this Council respectfully urges on the Minis ter of Public Works the urgent necessity to provide suitable premises for a poat-office at AshburtoD, instead of reinstating the por tions damaged by the recent fire." The motion was curried unanimously. ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting to £46019s 6d were passed for payment, NEXT' MEETING. The next meeting falling on Easter Mon day, it was decided to hold it on the Wed nesday evening following.

DOMAIN BOARD.

A meeting of the Domain Board was then held.

The use of the Domain for the Sports on Easter Monday was granted to the Sports Association.

Tenders for the Domain paddocks were received, and those of Mr Newman, for blocks Noe. 2, and 4, at 303, and Mr S Potter, for block 3 at 25», were accepted.

UEPCTAIJON. A deputation consisting of Messrs P H Cox, G Marriott Watson, W B Denahire, ami R Shearman waited on the Board, as a deputation for the Sports Association. They complained that the Board had nob carried out the terms of their agreement, in putting the grounds in order, (Che Clubs therefore, had asked for a rebate of the amounts, they had to pay the Sports Aisooiatfoo ai rent

Mr Denshire, its representative of the Croquet Club, pointed out it was agreed the Club should have four courts laid down and kept, for which they w e-e to pay the Asso ciation 412. Ab a matter of fact, they had received only two courts, arid they now wished s> rebate of their rent.

Mr G. Marriott Watson said that the Sports Association was a body with which pretty well all the athletic bodita in Aehburton were affiliated. The Association entered ioto certain onntrac'a with the Clubs on the understanding, the Board would do certain things. The Board had not carried out thsir own agreement, and consequently i he Association were defaulters to the olubs. He pointed out thab under clause 4, the Board agreed to put the grounds ia order to the satisfaction of the Association. Ha thought there should be some system of doing the work. He woald suggest that the Hoard put the grounds into good order for the present year, and then the duties of the Board could be specified f-.r the future. Mr Shearman spoke for the Cycling Club. The Mayor said the Council had done all they possibly could in the matter, and the expense had been very heavy. The excep tionally dry weather had prevented them doing all they would like to. The expense was a great consideration. He suggested that the Association allow the matter to stand over for the present, as the Board had spent a large sum of money this year. The Association would do what it could for next year.

Mr Watson pointed out that the time had come round for making fresh arrangement! with the Clubs affiliated with the Assooia* tion, and they now asked that they g«t s> fair return for their mosey. Mr Coi aaid the whole trouble no doubt aroio from the fact that the keeping of the ground* involved more work than on* man could possibly get through. If the grounds were cat, rolled, and watered twice a week, the Clubs would be perfectly s&tltfied. The deputation having withdrawn, the Bubjeot was discussed at some length. Mr Thomas said in future the bowling club would keep their own ground. It would cost them £60, and they would know what they were to get. Mr Scaly said it was impossible to please the Sports Association. He would suggest that the agreement with that body be can celled, and they be allowed to make their own arrangements for keeping the grounds. On the suggestion of the Mayor, it was deoided to allow the matter to remain over till next meeting, when the opinion of the curator would be available.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Klectrio Telegraph—Copyrighb

Loxdok, April 2

Smith and his wife, who were amongst the guests poisoned by eating American preserved fruita at the Innt of Court Hotel last summer when the Australian Cricket team narrowly escaped falling victims, have recovered £140 damages from the hotel proprie tary.

Melb«vrne, April 2

Four boys were charged at the Ben digo Police Court with insulting be haviour The German flag was flown at the German Olob in honour of the relief of kadysmith. The boys, with cries of " Down with the Boers and the Boer flag," dragged the flag down. The matter was reported to the Ger man Consul. Counsel, in defending the boys, ascribed the incident to. the youngsters' exuberant patriotism, no insult being intended to the German flig. The Magistrate regretted the occurrence, and discharged the boys,

MUTUAL LIFE OF AUSTRALASIA.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Sydney, April 2 At the meeting of the Mutual Life Association of Australasia, the report was adopted. The new business of the year was over £627,000, the number of new premiums 34,000, renewal pre miums 140,000 each showing a large increase. The reserves have increased nearly £50,000 by the adoption of a 8J per cent, pure premium valuation, in addition to which £30,646 is car ried forward to increase the surplus at the next division of profits, Tha balance will be applied to secure reversionary bonuses, amounting to £215,000, on existing policies becom ing claims during the next five years,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 2 At the inquest on Geraldine Frances Harrup, who died suddenly on Friday lMt, » verdict of died from phosphorous poisoning was retarded.

Joseph Barber, a well-known accountant, diei suddenly to-day from paralyaii. iHviBCARGirx, April 2 Mr Ward any a it will coat £3000 to reinstate the two locomotives involrtd in the Tyno Street smash on the morning of the 26th alb.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Boers' Betreat From Karee «< ,„,.,. Details of the Battle Tietorj Due to Cavalry Flank ing Movements The New Zealanders Engaged Capture of Three British Sol diers Complaints of Leniency Shown to Rebels Colville Engages the Enemy Joubert'i Successor Steys Harangues the Burghers she Attitude of the Colonies Message from Mr Seddon

United Press Association—By Eieotriu Telegraph—Copyright London, April 1 Fresh arrivals from Brandfort, mov ing southwards, and operating on the British outer flanks, enabled the van quished Boers at Karee to retreat. ! April 2 Dr Smuts, ex-State Attorney, com manded the Boera at the battle of Karee. The Boer force largely con sisted of Johannesburg police. The defeat is aicrib&ble to General French'^ and Oolocel Lsgalljs'a IJanlfing mo^ei: raents.

The New Zealanders were operating at the rear of the hills occupied by the Boers, and accelerated the flight of the •nemy, .

Details of the battle of Karee show that the enemy's right flank consisted of wooded bills, a low ridge leading to the central position, whence a high

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN j TUESDAY, APBIL 3, 1901



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Abe GASH BUYERS of PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Pleaßß take your Sample* to the Mill. We can supply Oornaacksjat cost price. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (BGLLITT AND C 0.,) 3. B, HOBART, Manager. 17th March, 1900 , 3 1 -—-— NOTICE, THE ( - __ %T ri « -, 1 .„ o ,1 A LL BOOK DEBTS owiDg to The Ash l\GW /jß^ i a.fl vl J\. burton Publishing Co., Ltd, as at Ist April, 1898, have been placed in my hands „irt—».i » ?i «. f&rt f fj y for collection. All Accounts not settled by RIOTH I&i Is rHflt ll X I the 14th AP"' will ba SUED F0R > without vim. i *».■*■** % > * i f ur ther notice. DAVID Z&NDER, IS NOW SHOWING A L4RGB3IOOK Commiesioa Agent, [ Tancred Street), Asbburton OF ' March 22,1900. Winter Goods ifor thes mo»t\h only, | B. F. DAVEY,



Me^Sto Suiifl .. 2H 255, 29* 61. Men's Tweed Trousers 7 6!, 8)9), Qi 61 Men's Covert CWs .. 29. 6J, 39.61, 52i 61 Boya' CVvri"; Gouts from .. •■> 14s Boy*' Reefer (WA<i from .. .. 6? 6d Boy-'S-ilor Suits frf.m .. .. 7? B>y*' Norfo k Suts from .. ..ll?6d 50 d- zm Hergßan-1 'i'weed Cp\ The la'gost variety in town. 20 dcz^n Hofh Fair- t-f-,t«. nswfist f-l>ape=. WMte shifts 5 61, 6-61, 7s 61, 8- 61, 9 6d A new line of ahoit fronted White SliirU. Few Tit s, B-'ttCctf, G; ove% *■■ ufflore, Cnllarr, Umbrella", Wool Shirts, ptc. Ladies and Gentlemen's Waterproof Cojits, Made to Ordkk. A large variesy of Patterns to c';oose frcrr, NEW ZB4LAND CLOTHING EACTOKY. F. H. BKOKIWGSALB, Manager S i •* ° to. 2 pa. • i ° r* £ Si S ► sS.. n or h si 8 wq| f g % 1 tf & | P H s PQ <j $ GO, H <5 FOR SALE PRIVATELYs I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portioa of Mb Isaac Sab gent's property, comprising ; — Lot 2.—Knox's Farm, containing 246 acres or thereabouts i 7> . ■ O ie!M>*>lTeet''< F'^rm, containing 150 a t^ ■ .uuu R^v r i-"-.,;*!, c--.at<iining 81 ucres. U. W. HANAIER*



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roa bale; HOUSE OF 10 II »OMS, AND H\LF ACRE OF LAND. HAVELOCK STREET WEST. I HAVE been instructed to sell Town Sections No 1219 and 1220, open which is erected a well built house ot ten rooms, ard also stabling. The property is at pr sent occupied by Mrs Rlckman it is situated In a healthy }ocili?y, willing fivs minutes walk ot the centre of tho town and Post ( fhV\ and is admirably adapted for a private hospital, for which ihore is a capital opening in Aahbnrton. At the pr'ce askod this is undoubtedly a splotidid investment. ¥ FEBT<THAN FOR BALE In the Anama—Mayfield Distriob. A splendid opportanltyfor a working man [HAVE for Hale a small Farm of 50 Acrts t upon which is erected a Cottage of 4 rooms- A portion of the I Farm has been laid off in garden, and [Is well planted with fruit trees. This affords an opportunity seldom offored to a working man, as employment is obtainable in the district throughout the year. F. FEfiBIMAN, LIiWdLYIT OWtN. M'C.S.M.



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11 Mill BUHNETT STREET, Next Orange Halii MKS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and Materials. All tha latest etyies to hand, lnspec tion Invited. " OSBORN COOMBET"" PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Aehburfcon and surrounding Dk* trie* a every four monthe—viz, Mareb, July, and November, ORDERS may be left with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN ah his Mueio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. |VTRS ALCORN is now showing a well LVX selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dreaa Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etc: Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order [REALISATION SALE. I ESTATE OF JOSHUA PAGE, DE CEASED. FTIOWN Property, situated in Moore JL Street, one seotlon back from East I Street, with Four Shops and Dwellings thereon, being T.B. 89, containing £ acre. Offars are invited for the purchase of this Property on very easy tarma of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOli bALE, Suburban Property, Allenton Difstriob. 7% Ac, 7% PORTION fronting Allen'a Road. It is all divided into \- Aero Seotions, being No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 aud 34, and being part of R.S. 8767. There ib a, Equaro Dwelling House with Verandah erected on the Property, and other improvement?. Its having been laid off into {- acre seotiona is an ad van: age, as this was originally done at considerable expense, and of couree the purchaser would get tha benefit of it, If not sold as a whole will be divided into blocka to suit pur chasers. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. ____ DWELLING of Six Rooms, alao stable; together with 2 acres of land, fronting Charles Street), Allenton, and near the Woollen Factory. Apply to-— T. BULLOCK, Agent tcTletT" ~ /"IOTTAGE of Three Rooms and porch, \j situated at corner of Willow Street, Trevorton. Apply to— T. BULLOCK. LQNGBEAOH ROAD BOARD, rfIENDERS are invited to be sent in not X later than SATURDAY, April 7th, inab, at 11 a.m., for the undermentioned works;— I I—Shingling Graham's Road 2—Shingling Longbeach Koad 3—Shingling Ford'a Road EOOKS AND SON, 5 275 Surveyors to the Board *