Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1900. Local and General.

* # * Oh the first p»ge to-day will be found an article headed "A Stirring Speech," and on the fourth page a short story.

Lady, smith—Nine tons of letters were de livered ia Ladyemith the day after the relief.

iNSUfrxOIINT Jueisdiotion■—A prohibition order was granted agaiost a Masterton resi dent recently. He wished that it should be mads to apply to the whole of the colony ! Our Quota —The Hon. J. Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons on the 15th March, amid loud cheers (writes oar London Correspondent) that in proportion to popu lation New Zealand had contributed equal to a force of 80,000 men from the United King dom.

The Dredging Boom—Mr S P Askin, lately of Senfiald, end who for a considerable time was on the Coolgardie diggings, having been convinced that there is something ft dredging, has decided to proceed south for the purpose of entering into that form cf gold collecting.

Cable Code—The British administration advises having placed Broomhalls compre hensive cipher oode ab Aden. 16 may now bo used generally for telegrams to and from Seychelles, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Madagascar, British and German East Africa, Mczvm b:que, and Lorerzi Marques. The Portu guese administration is advised thab the pro hibition of secret language in telegrams for Madiera is removed.

Mining New*—Mr S. H. Graves reports the successful fbt&bion of the Grey River Extended Gold Dredging Company, Limited, The claim to ba worked by this Company is situated on tha Grey River, between the Dobeon No 2 Company and the Grey^River Gold Dredging Company's claims, and from its position as the grab catch of the gold travelling through the Brunner Gorge, is expected bo prove very valuable.

Mafeking.—A Mafeking correspondent writes :«-•« We have learned that Pretoria is pressing Synimn to try and take Mafeking, and thtß get south to help the Free Staters. They want him to explain bhe cause of the delay. He has been four months two thousand yards from the town with a large farce. Why has he nob taken it ? Synman can't say ; the thing rnasb be Providence, but the Boers do not kaow« Wo know why old Synman has not done it. Ib is because he can't. No doubb 1b is Providence, bub we don't forget Baden-Powell."

Labbikins.—-Ab the Glebe Court,, New South Wales, recently, James Winning, W. Kftin, George Ogilsby and Frank Ogilsby were charged with assaulting schoolboys in company. The evidence given showed that one of the accused took hold of schoolboys by bhe shoulders, and another by the legs, and threw them into the Leichardb Canal, with their clothes on. The canal it 12 feet deep, and one of the boys was unconscious when t&ken out of the water. Senior Ser geant Bradley said it was the practice of the big larrikins to throw small boys into the canal with their clothes oc. Some of the boys were thrown in several times in suc cession, and were very exhausted before be ing allowed to stay out. On the day follow ing that on which these occurred a little boy was found drowned in the canal. When bhe boy's body was recovered from the bottom, a banana was discovered between his teeth. This was taken to show that he could not have jumped into the water himself* Win ning and Kain were each fined £5, or a month's hard labour, and the two Ogilsbys were fined £5, «r twonty-eae dayi' hard labour.

" OUKSELVFS AS OTHEES SEE U3."--Qtir friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they Beldom fail to observe the fin and style of our c'ofches. 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 direotyou to "The Leading Tailors" where you will always find a large assort ment of "Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Craig head & Berrybian speaks volumes. This firm has jusb imported probably the fineßt stook of new Seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, includiug a beautiful range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

ACCIDENT TO A TRANSPORT.

United Preas Association—By Elecbrio

Telegraph. —-Copytlgh t,

Brisbane, April 30

At the Marine Board enquiry into the accident to the transport Man cheater Port, the captain, chief officer, pilot, and a number of others expressed the opinion that the rope had been tampered with.

ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Ooooh, Storekeeper,

Smoke New Venus

WEATHER RECORD FOR APRIL

The weather during April wsi generally mild and seasonable, Rain fell on seven I days, registering 4062 inoh.es. the heaviest, full being on the 27th, registering 2002 inches. The highest temperature in the shade reached 79 degrees on the 9th, the lowest on the 29th registering h degrees ot frost. The highest temperature in the bu- 1, as indicated by the Solar radiator, reached 141 degieeß on the 9ch, the lowest, on ihs 26toh, registered 81 degrees. The wind blew from the North-West on 9 days, from the SouthWest 6 days, Houth-E&Bt 8 days, North-Kast to East, 7 days. There were 6 ; days without sunshine, the remainder being clear or partially cloudy, bu^ fine. W. W. Bmit«. Domain, Aahburton, May 1,1900,

VOLUNTERS.

lieutenant It. !11. Cnthhertson Appointed to % Commission at the Front

The usual weekly parade of the Aahburton Guards wan held last evening, when about thirty were present. The company was under the oommaud of Lieutenant Cuthbert aon (Oaptain Sparrow courteously handed over the parade to the senior Lieutenant), and were exercised in a number of move mentß by that officer and the non-com*. At the conclusion of the parade Lieutenant Cubhbertson Baid that &b it would probably be hia last opportunity of drilling the company he would address them brief y. He had for some time possessed the desire to join the active force in South Africa, and consequently placed his services at his country's duposal. He had to-day received word to hold himself in readiness to proceed to the front, and consequently took the opportunity of expressing his regret at having to leave the company of which he wa* so ) proud and had the honour of being aa officer. . He was satisfied, from the manner in which the men had acquitted themselves at the oamp, that they were of the right material, and should he return, and hia services be desired, he would be pleased to again joiii the company. Later in the evening Lieu tenant Cuthbertaon received a wire announc ing his appointment aa an officer for the front, and received many congratulations.

Interprovincial.

United Preae Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph

Mr Jellicoe, on behalf of Bouvy, has ap pealed to the Governor to stay extradition until an opportunity is given of an appeal to tha Privy Council. Mr Jellicoe expresses confidence the Court is wroDg, and will pay the codt of the proceedings himself. He atks for four months stay of extradition, and says the prisoner will undertake not to Uke any advantage of the provisions of section 12 of the Extradition Act of 1870.

At a recent meeting of the Land Board Messrs Stevens and Hogg, MaHR., made reference to the Government Advances to Settlers Office, and expressed the opinion it was nob fulfilling its functions. The Superintendent has replied. He denies the aspersions that the office is nob lending on good security, and refers to instances mentioned by members of the Land Board, and shows the actual amounts issued for investment on mortgage during the last few months and the oorrespondending months of last year, which were — January 1900 £56,198, 1899 £19,281 ; February 1900 £41,274, 18P9 £27,345; March 1901 £33,316, 1899 £26,226; April (current month) 1900 £40,470, 1899 £32,933,

The death is announced of Mra C L Innee, well known aB #ne of the Canterbury pil grims. She arrived in Lybtelton In 1850 and shared all the hardships and rough experiences of the period, Chmstomurch, April 30 As the result of inquiries mads with the management of the Burnham Industrial School, it has been decided to form a branch institution in the vicinity of Christohurch for the accommodation of some of the elder girls who are of good character. A ccordingly a house of ten room?, standing in ten acres of land, has been secured afc Shirley, about three miles from town. This will be under the charge of a matron, and will accommo date about fifteen inmates. Thete girls can be selected by persona requiring domestic eervanbs. The premise! are being renovated and added to, and will be ready for ocoupa tioo in about a week.

CYCLING.

G-. Sutherland Suspended till

Xecember 31

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph

Chbistchurch, April 30

At a meeting of the Council of the League of Wheelmen to-night, the Wellington Centre forwarded a letter written by G. Sutherland to the Wellington Druidb' Sports Committee asking for appearance money, and requested that the Council should take action. It was stated that Sutherland had written similar letters bo other New Zealand sports bodies since his return from Australia. If this was the case it was in direct violation of a League rale, which states that race promoters must not offer, not riders demand, or accept anything, in excess of the prizes stated on the pro? grammes. Reference was also made to the report of the chief consul of the North Canterbury Centre, in which strong com ments had been made npon Sutherland's riding ab Leeston on Easter Monday, and as a result of which he had been called upon to appear before the Centre and show cause why he should nob be suspended. On the charge of violation of the appearance money rule, ib was unanimously decided to suspend Sutherland until December 31. The effeob of this will be to prevent his represent ing the colony ab Paris, and from racing either in Australia or any other country under the jurisdiction of the International Cyclists Association until his term of suspen sion expires.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb London, April 27 The wheat markets are quieb and steady. Victorian January shipments, 295; March and April, 29a 93. The Bradford wool market is firm. Com man sixties, 25d Batter—Dul). A few sales of choioaßb at 90s to 92a; occasional lots fetch 945; Danish unchanged. Cheeso is a shade weaker; New Zealand, 60a bo 61s.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 30, 1900:— Wheat—New.

Prime milling Pearl .- 2s Id „ „ Tuscan.„ 2s Id to 2» 2d

„ „ Hunter's 2a Oats—Duns ... Is 7d Danish ... la 7d Canadians ..„ Is Bid Sparrowbills Is ?|d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s to 2s 2d Inferior 13 6d to Is 9d Peas—Partridge 3» 3d and 2s 4i* Ohafi—Good oatsheaf 40a to 45s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 9d to 2s New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

THE OTTAWA FIRE.

MESSAGE OF SYMPATH FROM THE

QUEEN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 29 The Queen has arrived at Windsor, She sent a message of inquiry and sympathy to the sufferers by the Ottawa fire.

The Lord Mayor of London hag opened a fund for the relief of the sufferers,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, April 29 The Prince of Wales has thanked his world wide sympathisers in connec tion "with his recent eacape. At the inquiry into the Winkfield- Mexican collision, the captains of both vessels were exonerated. The North German Lloyds' steamers have been forbidden to briug freshly slaughtered meat and dairy products from Australia and China. New York, April 29 The services of the strikers at the Oroton River Waterworks, New York, have been dispensed with. London, April 29 Dalgety and Company have declored a dividend of 8 per cent. Sydney, April 30 A record horse auction took place at Albury, when 2270 were sold, realising £13,800. The majority were bought for South Africa.

Melbourne, April 50 Value of the exports to South Africa chiefly breadstuff* and fodder, during | the firat quarter of the prwent year, waa over £320,000, compared with £60,000 during the tame period lait .year, . 'i' v - # The new regulations for the cyanide patent rights provided for the payment of a Crown royalty of 2| per cent, on all gold and silver won by the process. Sydnby, April 30 At a meeting of the Colonial :■ ugar Company the profits for the half-year were stated to be £89,408. A divi dend of 10 per cent, per annum was 'declared, and £91,600, including the balance from the previous half year, carried forward. The Chairman stated that a large crop was not expected in Queensland in the present season, owing to the unfavourrble weather, but it would exceed the, past season. The Fiji season had been favourable.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

United Press AMOfliaMon—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright Losdon, April" 1 21 The Standard states that the Com monwealth Bill will be introduced on May 10, or 14th.

Th» TeUstaph saya that the reformed Imperial Oonrt will contain six new salaried Lords of Appeal, two repre senting Great Britain, and four India, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Sydney, April 30

Mr Lyne says bir Julian Salamons had no instructions from him to speak as he did in regard to the appeals to the Priry Council. He did not know that anyone elie had the" ritht to instruct, and if it wire not that Sir Julian Sala oions gires up the'offiee in a few days, the matter would assume a serious aspect.

Melbourne, April 30

Mr Deakin's suggestions were in reference in the passing of the Bill creating an Imperial Appellate Court. Mr Chamberlain has thanked the Australian Governments for sending the Federal delegates, and stated that their presence in London had been of great assistance. Brisbame, April 30

Mr Philip approved Mr Dickson's action in refusing to sign the delegates' second memorandum to Mr Chamber lain. He considers that Messrs Bar ton and Deakin, in assuming an un compromising attitudt, have misunder stood the object of their mission, and are acting without authority. Sir Samuel Griffith also approves. Adelaide, April 80

Mr Holder says if Mr Deakin's sug gestions are accepted, the course he anticipates will af erwarda be taken by the Federal Parliament.

The Plague.

United Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 30 The plague is practically stamped out at Honolulu. There had been no cases for a fortnight prior to the "Warrimoo's sailing, all vessels for America getting clean bills.

Up to date there have been 159 cases of plague in Sydney and 53 deaths. Brisbane, April 30

Government has officially notified other Governments of the prevalence of the plague. The capitation for rats has been increased to sixpence. Sydney, April 30

The fresh caeca ©f plague to-day are : —Christopher Margetts, Glebe ; Alice Mowra, Redfern. The new area quar antined includes the western side of George street, from Goulburn to Hay street.

Another fresh case was reported to night.—-Jonathan Davidson, Darting ton.

Received Wakapuaka May 1, 10.35 a.m This Office 11.7 a.m) Brisbane, May 1 A steward named Aspinelin, belong ing to the steamer Maranot, from the north, was attacked with plague. The steamer h»a been quarantined. The passengers previously landed are being traced.

Received Wakapuaka May 1, 10.35 at m This Office 11.7 a.m) RoGKHAMPTON, May 1 Three casea of plague occurred here. Furcell, a waiter at; an hotel, and Guy, and Teirs, wharf laborers. Several dead rats were recently found in the river.

1 Received Wakapuaka May 1, 10.35 am, This Office 11.7 a m Perth, May 1' The plague patient, Sweeney, has been released. There are no more esses.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Wellington, April2B

The plagufl hospital is now almost] com pleted, but the work has been stopped pend ing the hearing of the injunction case by the full bench of the Supreme Oonrb on Wednes day. Plaintiffs allege that the City Corporation are committing a breach of trußt in using a portion of the town belt, conveyed as a public recreation ground, as a site for a plague hospital. The Corporation Inspector haß seized the fruit on the insanitary premises occupied by Chinese in Molesworth street, and the Magistrate has condemned the articles, at the same time severely admonishing the occupants, warning them that) suoh a state of things us had been reported could not be permitted to exiat. The Chinese promised that fruit, etc., would be Jkepti in clean

plaoea.

At a meeting of the Central Board of Health, the Colonial Secretary stated that if »ny Council neglects to comply with any recommendation of the Commissioners, or delays compliance with the proposal, it will he carried out by orders of the Government, even if Parliament has to be appealed to subsequently lo confirm the action of the authorities. Government will also protect municipalities in giving sff«et to the Com miaßioners' recommendations. The Crown law officers advise that four days' notice is sufficient to give house owners to demolish ctndemaed buildings

A Stupid Hoax.

GhbistchckCH, April 30

To-day, Dr Symes, Sanitary Commissioner for Canterbury, received a telephone message stilting that a rat showing auspicious symp toms had been caught in one of the graia sheds at Lytfeel.ton. He wenb to Port, but could find no trace of any such rat, nor oould he ascertain who had sent the message.

THE APPROACHING PLAGUE.

The various municipalities througho«t ime colony must realise that there muib be do more delay if »ny precautions are to be taken to meet the approachiag plague. All those round about Chiiatchuroh are now moving The Sydenham, Woolston, Lin wood, Sb Albane, and Lytfcelton Councils are apparently alive to the imminence of the danger, and the necessity for drastic measures of sanitary reform. The Mayor of Woolston stated that, if after a thorugh inspection of the borough, it) is found that anything needs to be done, it would be done regardless of cost. He considers thab tha effect on Woolstoa if the plague were to teack Lyttelton would be most disastrous. It would be the first borough to be affected; the tanneries would have to be shub ap ; four hundred men would be thrown out of employment, and all trade paralysed. , The St. Albans Borough Council has decided on a house to house inspection. The Chairman of that Council's Sanitary Com. mittee said that " God Almighty only knew when tbii plague was going to end, and the Council should delay not in taking pre cautionary measures.''—Sydenham is not so energetic, being apparently standing on its dignity because the Oiiy Council took the initiative} but even here two inspectors have been temporarily appointed.—Linwood has decided to work logically with Christ church, and to support the appointment of a medical officer for the city and suburbs.—-In Lyttelfcon strong measures are now being taken. The Council is still doing a great deal of poisoning and providing householders with the mixture. Disinfectants are put down the eewera bwice a week, but it is the belief of many that the rats use them as private right-of-ways to their houses from the wharves. Of course the danger from the approsohing plague is much greater in and around the seaports, but we must not be too confident here in Ashburton. A diseased or dead rat may easily be conveyed to this town in a shipmer t of coal or in cases of mer ohandise. It would therefore appear to be a prudent step to reduce the number of local rodents as muoh as possible, and the Borough Council did well in deciding last evening to pay for their extermination.

Transvaal War.

Gt&eral Brabant's Forces

The Boer Appeal for Interven tion-

A Futile Mission

The Explosion in Johannesburg

A Boer Commando from Swaziland-

Treatment of British Prisoners

Capture of Two Australians

United Pri>Bs Association—By Electric Tele^rupb—Oopyrigbb London, April 30 General Brabant is advancing on Ladybrand: M. H. W. de Beaufort, Minister for Foreign Affairs in Holland, sounded larope at Mr Fischer's instance, and informed Mr Fischer that his mission was a failure

The Boer peace delegates start for America on Thursday. The Washing ton correspondent of The Times and Standard anticipate that Mr McKinley will favor pro Boer utterances in view of catching votes, but they state that Mr Fischer will grievously err \n imagining that any party in America will ever take action.

The recent explosion in Johannes burg was really at Begbie and Holman's engineering foundry, which was being used as a Government arsenal. Thirty persona were killed and fifty-four injured, William Begbie, son of thi principal, has been arrested on suspicion of caus ing the explosion, as an act of revenge for the affront in being compelled to manufacture mnnitions of war for the Boers.

A Boer commando from Swaziland has been sent to the front. Mr Hay, American Consul at Pretoria, has secured better treatment for the British prisoners, including tke South African forces. | Privates Provis, a South Australian, and Brein, o£ New South Wales, were captured at Kamefontein- Melbourne, April 30 The Imperial Government pays the chaplains -of the various Ooloni&l Contingents. Syduiy, A pril 80 A cable message has been sent to the Daily Mail on behalf of three companies of infantry remaining in camp after the departure of the Bush men, asking that journal to use its influence to have the services of these men accepted for South Africa.

Boer Strategy.

Rough Riders Brilliant Work

Fierce Fight at Fifty Yards Range

Three Boers Killed

One Rough Rider Dangerously Wounded.

(Received Wakapaaka May 1, 9-55 a.m. This Office 10 53 a m) London, April 30

General Bundle has reached Tbabau ebu, and General French bad a slight skirmish ten miles eastward of Thabau chu. A portion of the enemy went north, others towards Ladybrand. The Boers from "WVpener, disliking the proximity of the Basutoa, instead of going via Ladybrand went towards Thabauchu in the direction of Winberg; The Tranavaalera took the guns norths wards.

General Botha's strategy, io with drawing Tiis main force past Thabauchu and Patchoa, op the Leeuw river valley, forestalled the British intercept tion by twenty-four hours. Six New Zealand Rough Riders scouting beyond Boerßin&nkop, fiercely fought six Boers at fifty yards, killing three and wounding three. One New Zealander wai dangerously wounded in the shoulder,

Preserving Lines of Communic tion.

Strong* Harrisons Stationed

Boer Commandos Dispersing to

their Homes.

Received Wakapuaka May 1, 10 50 ana, This Office 11.27 a.m)

London April 30

Strong garrisons have been placed at Thabauchu and Dewatsdorp to prevent toe Boers attacking the lines of communication. 1 be country eastwards of the railway has been entirely cleared of the enemy. The commandos have broken up, many returning to their forms.

Preparing Hospitals for Wounded.

Colonel Dftlgety's stubborn Defence at We)iener.

1700 British Resist 8000 Boers.

Received Wakapu*k» M»y 1,10.20 a.tn, This Office 11 &, m

Lonbon, April 30 The hospitals at Capetown are being cleared in view of Lord Roberta's early advance. The operations of the cavalry are slowly compelling the strong Boer rear guard, which is stubbornly defend ing the steep bills north of Thabauchu, to retreat northwards where most of the guns and baggage have been with drawn.

Dalgety'i 1709,»«Wepener, renatid eight thousand for seventeen days. They were heavily shelled throughout, losing thirty killed and. 150 wounded.

Colonel E.H. Dalgety.

In the conditions which exict in the Imperial and colonial military services, it doe* nob often happen that a man who, having joined the regiment at one of the rank and file, rise* step'by ttep until in the end he attains to the command of it. Yet inch has been the experience of Colonel Edmund H. Dalgety, the officer commanding the Cape Mounted RilemsD, who defended Wepenec against largely superior numbers of the , enemy. A gentleman now in oftoial service in Sydney, and who had long military experience in South Africa, give* the following particulars of hi* career :— Originally a lieutenant in the tint Bat talion of the 21at Foot (now the Royal Scott Fusiliers), he terved for several years in India, when he retired from the Imperial service, returning to England in 1874. Finding no outlet for hit ener gies, or scope for hia abilities in the old country, he', like many others similarly placed, joined the C.M.R as a reoruit ia London in 1876, and arrived in Sonth Africa towards the end of that year, the future colonel of the regiment and my self, as privates, being quartered with the same detachment. Dalgety, however, was not long destined to remain in that position ; possessing, as he does, admirable qualities both of body and mind, and as a military man who knew hia work, promotion was bound to be his lot. He speedily rote to the rank of sergeant and drill instructor. la the following year hit chance came. The campaign against the Gealekas and the rebel Gaikas brought the Colonel of the C.MR, to the front. Colonel (now Brigadier-Genera!) E. Y. Brabant hav ing raised a body of volunteers known at the Frontier Mounted Rilemen, looked aboub for competent officers, and D&lgsty was selected for the command of one of the' troops, I obtaining Ihe privilege of going with him is a sergeant. This was Colonel •algety's fitsb commission in the colo nial service. Ha served with dis^ tincbion in this campaign, and oo its con« elusion returned to the C.MR, with the commission he had gained. Thenceforward his position was assured, although advance* mant was necesaiiily t'ovr, Later, he took part in the bloody but fruitless campaign against the Baeutos in 1881. Being again detached from his regiment he took command if I remember correctly, of one of the noted yeomanry regiments, returning again to hit regiment at the cessation of hostilities. The subsequent years were those of peace, until in 1896, on the retirement of Colonel Q. M. Grant, Colonel Dalgety took over the oom* mand of the regiment which, twenty yean previously, he had joined as a private. In the following year Colonel Dalgety had charge of the .operations against the rebel natives in lower British Bechuanaland, and although rather protracted they were brought by him to a successful conclusion.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

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Ihe fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last night. Present—Hie Worship the Mayor (Mr H Friedlander), and Ors J Davison, W Jolliffe, H M Jones, H Willis, EJ Paul, and J H Pauling. Leave of absence was granted to Cr Scaly. Leave of absence was also granted to the Engineer, who was indisposed. Replying to a question by the Mayor, the Town Clerk said the Foreman of Worki looked after matters during the Engineer's absence, and reported to the latter daily.

MATOB'S BXAXKMIKT

The Mayor stated the debit balance at the Bank wu £116 7s 2d. The amounts received since last meeting totalled £53 17s Sd, The commit.tee authorised to acoept a tender for fire brigade uniforms had accepted that of the New Zealand Clothing F^otory. The Mayor further stated ib had transpired that Mr Sutherland wished to put in an oat crop to deal with the grub, not a root crop. The matter was left: in the hands of the Reserves Committee.

COKRIIPONDIN6E

Correspondence was read and dealb with as followi:-—From the Ashburtoa f ounty Council re tha trees at the approach to the traffic bridge, stating they would be re moved. Received—From the clerk of the Hampstead Town Board re the soavenger *f o»rt>, stating it was cleaned after being used. Reoeived—From the same te bhe iuspeokion. of slaughterhouses and dairies, stating the Board did not propose to take further action pending legislation on the subject by Govern' menb. Received—From Mr A Harrison tug geßting that when the new building* were being erected tha clock tower be altered to enable mere people to ascertain the time! as at preseab the striking of the clock was only audible under certain conditions.—Or Jones pointed out that Government was willing to pub a tower and clock on the new post office, perhaps they would acoept the present clock as a donation and erect it on the post oiEoe.—The matter was left In the hands of the Mayor to enquire, when in Wellington at the Municipal Conference, if such oould be done. — From Messrs Nicoil Bros., attiring for the transfer of the Borough reserve, leased by them, to the New Zealand Farmers 9 Co-operative Association. The latter consented to the transfer, and ib was agreed to.—-Froni Mr WDV Preeion, asking permission to drain into the race Winter's road.—Jb waß cob* sideredthe Council had no power to grant the requeab, and decided to inform Mr Preston the County Council was the body to apply to.—From Mr Charles Meyer, asking permission to drain his premises into Moore Street,—Permission was granted subject to the approval of the Works Committee.— From the Municipal Association, enclosing a circular te the forthcoming conference, plaguo precautions, &c Received,—ln ao« cordance with, the resolution passed at last meeting, details ware received front the Ashburton County Council as bo the cost of the licemibg election, £83 19i 3d.

engineer's report.

The reporb of the engineer wu »i follow! t Labour Gang.-The men have bees en gaged during the iait fortnight in tarring footpaths (second coat], ploughing and oart* ing grasa off streets, and re-forming a»me, carting material to the channelling oob« li actors, making and fixing channel beidgM, repairing Domain lences, attending 1»tn« water supply, and general worki ofi|aint«- U&HC6.

INSPECTOR OF HU#AK(3E9. The Inspector of Nuisances reported hav ing made a house to house viait from Moor* to Peter Streets, and from Bait Street to tl)«

TIB ASHBtFBTON GUARDIAN ; TUESDAY, MA* 1, 1900



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. Tanored Street, (Next McCjnell & Compton's Stables.) AGENT for Bi'lingn and Knowlt'a Spray tamps and F.m>us Inscc'icide?. Spray Pu*nps, complete .. £2 - Kuowles'" Sweot Niootino" 2^ per' bottle. • „ KU'KmQ'ick Is 9J per bottle. *  Paris Gref-n 2- 61 per lb.  Hslabore Powder 2s per )b. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannot be said of the American Biighb That to the Orchards it gives deligh"-, So Spray it vvell without, compuls'on With Fiench "Kerosicnb Kmolbion." (The cherries and peue are covered with slugs, The Vines are infestsd wilh naughty wee Bugs. But never say die, have you not seen There's death in the spray of " Sweet Nicotine " The Aphis black i»nd the Aphis green Are the very worst peats the peach has seen They allow neither fruit, nor sree to grow, Then why no'give "Sweet Nicotine "a show. ¥our fruit trees will soon be nothing but* stumps If you've not got the sense to use "Knowles" Pumps." The San Jose Scile is coming your wsy, And your cry thon will be " Let us Spray," 11 Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jose Scale Put a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of his tail, One of fl ie Charcoal, another of Su'pWur, Touch with a lighted match—Oh, Lor I What a buster ? Catch hold of Ins throat and open Im thti tt'e, And dose him with " Bobdkaux " out of a bottle, When he's &waliowed a pint or a quart at the most, He'll be dead as a Bail, or quail upon toast The larva of the Codlin Moth Is more dostrnofei c tha«> tie Golh. So take my advice as soon as h^'a seen Give him a spray of " Paris Grkbn." W© have peats by the nvUions, Which give us the Pump*. They are coming in Billions, Thunk "CLARK" for his Pumps. Z&ALAiN DI AS " at thk FRONT STILL B )OMING. THEY are simply marvellous For Speed, Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gkntlbman's £31 Ladys £3:3. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4i 61, Graphite for chain fram 6d, Toe C'ipe from Is 6d, Dunlop outfits 93, Elastic anklets 2s 6;1, Fancy handles from 2s. Inspection invited. DATES LOWSV AMO GO, Burnett Street^ _ I EH —i < gj t 31- -^ ». i g -« ps ■ m ■ v s >- % THE Now Zealand ' CLOTHIMG FAGTOeY HAS received a Special Consignment of Men's and Bays' Tweed Overcoats and Cape?, which they are marking at Ridiculous Prices to clear. SUB THEM AT ONCE. DON'T MISS THIS OPFOBTPNITy, Men's Overcoats and Capes 25s 6d, for 19a 6 J ; Boys' ditto 11s 63, for 6s 6d. Men's Overcoats and Capes 265, for 21s j Boys' ditto 12b 6d, for 7a 6d. Men's Overcoats and Capes 32s 6d, for 26s 6.1; Boys' ditto 153, for 9s. Men's Overcoats and Capes 35 ', for 27a " 63 ; Boyß' ditto 16a 6d, for 10s. Men's Over coats and C&peß 37s 6d, for 29s 6d; Boys' Reefers 10s 6d, for 7a 6d t Men's New Shape Chesterfield Waterproof Coata made to order. A very large selection ■ of patterns. Lndies' Waterproof Cloaks made to order. See our pattern?. JNiSW ZEALAND OLOTHING FACTOBY, "P. H. BEOKIJSGSALE, Manager NOTICE. A Is V person or persons found Trespaeaiag on the Kiversdalo Babats in pursuit of gam or '.)/nerw>? will he prosecuted. W S STRANGE;



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONEf. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. iri°k f\f\f\ ET^YELOPE* 1, imported direct Commercial Envelopes iOi) . \)UU from 33 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box PIANOS. ORGANS. The Best Value obtainable in the Colony for cash or on terms. Organs from ICa per month ; Pianoa from 203 per mouth. One payment only required at time of purchase. MUSIO, LATEST SONGS, & PIECES. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, Btron?, well finished* up to date Ladies' or Gentlemen'! Machine, guaranteed, for £M 10s. for one month only. JU. M. JONES. "GKORGE DUNCAN &TCo- BEADY MONEY DRAPEES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. "Winter Fast Approaching. G? ;- Q f^i~\ WERE fortunate in securing their stock ol I j m (XT XjXJtm Blanket* and Flanoeis prior to the consider able rise in price of wool, and all purchaser* will get the full benefit thereof. Large stock of Winter Gapes and Jackets at rock bottom price*. Flannelettes, Calicos, Sheetings, Dress Stuffs, and other lines in Genera Drapery are quoted at lowest cash prices. Please call and judge for yourselves, and the verdict will be that you sav< money in purchasing from G. DUNCAN & CO., CASH DUAPEBP, _,„,._,.,„- .. ..miiiiimiiiiMiiii»»iiiin iiiwimi'mi' " ' n ■ ■■■ millll mimw i iiiwim i i'»r " T"i -»r*r TEMPORARY REMOVAL TO Mitchell & Turners Old Premises. QEISDING the Completion of our New Buildings in Eas street we Uvq been compelled to KEMOYE to MITCHELL I jTO KN EB'S OLD SHOP, Tancred Street. Cur Stock has beei removed ther«, and every faoiliiy will be given to the executioi of our (lients Order* All orders left at the above address or ai our Timber Yards will receive prompt attention, W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPOJRIUM, TANORKD STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—l 4 and 15. P«O. Box—-35. xcaaxmeeragtMcMmmrm ■W'li'wm■hh nil hi mmm niimnaii'Mi wmiin It— NOTICE TO FARMERS. c ace CASH BUYERS op PRIME MILLING WHEAI IN AhY QUANTITY Please takeyonr Samples to the Millj We can supply Oornsacksat co3t pric CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND C 0,,) J. B, HOB ART, Manager 17th Mar-ih, 1900. Wanted. j I\/T K^ ALCORN has a more conoplei —_ — I jj/X. Stock than ever of Fancy Work an M.R A. AGER, returning from Victoria rj terials. AH the latest styles to nan . afler bia Holidays, has reached Porb Inspection Invited. Chalmers, on board the " Mokoia." 4 255 •— — - WANTED-Oat anTWheat Husks in W »T*D Known-We have left ;m any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply T T old premises in Tancred Street Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Store. Customers will find us in JSew bhoi — T^TTr" Burnett Street.—Mitchell ak» Tornei QHOPPING BY POST 18 A FRAUD-See - — . O our Goods and examine them at " The » Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah c Corner."—Nobthcote& Heitobd. £§- Benjamin Gum go 2 Ashbubto F"~~ REBH Flounders, Warehau, Oyatera and DbpgC!3' . . all kinds of fresh fiah by Express to- it/TEN'S Tweed Suits, heavy winter line night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. J\JL 39a 6d at "The Corner." Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. —— —■ — —■—•• ■ XjlKJSaii Supply in Aooordeona, Parlor T7ISIT NoRTHOOTB and Heffobp's fo J? Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Screens V your Autumn and Wnetr Milliner; Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; also, See windows. large purchase of Btationery at a discount, -— ~ " ~~~  . Account Envelopes from 3s 61 per 1000, TNMPTY Crates for Sale suitable loi K r»Dd value in boxed Stationery; superior Hi Sheep Feeding. Only la 6d eaob goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Fletcher Bros., Cash Snpply Store. Williams, TaporedjJtreet, rx? ANTED Known- Real Genuin NEW BOOKS—Babes in the Wood, VV Household Boon. Morris's Eleotri Bolderwood; The Tranßvaal Question; Magio Lotion, Is, la 6d. One trial remove In old New York ; For Faith and Freedom, ! pain and prejudice. It equals the besl W Biaend ; The Suicide Club, R L Steven- f Excelled by none.—J. Patterson, Saddlei son; A Fatal Mistake; The Adventures of Tanored Street. 423 Mai tin Hewitt; The fight for the Flag in — — ■—- South Africa, la 3d; Windsor Magazine for March ; Bibles, Prayer & Hymns, and j Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Cough Birthday Books —Hi M, JonisSi l »nd Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2s 6a



J. WILSON, I' SIGN-WBirEK. d ii LARGE STOCK s 1 of f WALL PAPERS, j WINDOW GLASS, j ] MIXED PAINTS, « < PIOTBftE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &"o. BUFNKTT STREET, opposite Mail Office i Telephone 65 ESTABLISHKD 1874. McDonald & Co., n EMOVED to See our Samples «TCTJBIUICC2 Compare our prices Bull diners, Burnett Street. Weaau'b be be»b _235 HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS TB Gto remind my Customers and the general Fublio that I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand; R. J.~GUY. SADDLED, I Burnett Street.