PHASES OF THE MOON

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1900.

This Cape T»ion Times of March 31 states that tbe Secretary of the Good

Hope Society had FEVER OR BOER jaafc returned from POISON ? » visit to tha war cc nt res 8 and amongst other things reported that there were four hospitals in Kimberley containing 900 patients, at Modder River there 150 patients, at Orange Kiver 500, at Naauport 700 and at De Aar 500, in all 2750 This large number of men " were nearly all suffering from enteric fever" An enormous and altogether unprecedented perceatage of cases under the vastly improved sanitary conditions adopted in the British Army. It is not, there fore, to be wondered at that some credence has been given to the state ment that the Boera—who are capable of almost any atrocity, to judge by their recent actions—have actually carried out their threat to poison the water supply available to the British troops I in that part of South Africa. Doubtless the real facts of this matter will come to light by and bye. In the meantime it is to be hoped that our brave soldiers will take all possible precautions to guard against the contingency referred to.

Local and General.

* # * Oh the fourth page to-day will be found a short story. A Useful Bible. <— Except the Bible in the S.M. Court perhaps no other copy ia bo much in demand as that in the office of this paper. So many people come to borrow it—assuring us that it is " the only one in the atreeb " that it ie usual to keep it in a handy place. What our friends want it 00 often for is no affair of ours, but it is our affair that our Bible is getting very much the worse for so much wear and tear, and a new one would be an acceptable present.

Hon. Mb Rolleston.—The Wellington correspondent of the Press telegraphs :—" A private letter has been received from Mr Rolleston, who had banefited greatly by the voyage. He wrote from Rome, and gave & graphic description of the impression made npoQ him during a visit to Napleß and its historic surrounding!. He expressed himself aa being horrified at the filth and degrada tion of the inhabitants of Naples, whose condition of squalor and beggary was of the worst) kind. Of the " Eternal City " a bright picture is drawn, the visitor being greatly impressed with the majesty of Rome, with its " grand memorial! of the great Christian filth. St. Peter's and the Vatican were among the historio places visited, and the picture gallaries were eapecitl themes of the hon. gentleman's praise. From Italy the party went direes to England, where Mr Rolles* ton arrived on the 10th alt."

A Faulty Instbumbnt.—-A faulty tele graph instrument caused no end of trouble at the racecourse yesterday. An instrument, guaranteed by the Chriafcchurch office to be good and right, having been tested, was sent down to the oourse for uae there. The connections were made, the batteries freshly charged, and an expert officer went oat from Ashburton, gaily opened bis little office and thought he was ready for business But) he wasn't. He deftly ran his 6ngers over the sender, and found he could call up nowhere. In the meantime telegrams began to pile up at his office and also at the Ash burton end. The officials at Ashburton quickly jumped to the conclusion that something was wrong, and before very long nearly the whole available staff was out examining the wires, and doing their utmost to ascertain the causn of the trouble. And still the telegrams piled up at either end, and the message boys, on horseback and bicycles, were tearing to and from the oourse with messages, while money telegraphed to be put on certain hoiaea was arriving after the race was oven The little office on the course contained a gathering not exactly like a prayer meeting) There were more telegraph experts per square foot jambed into it than could ba found in any similar area in the country, and their language was such as only telegraph operators in a fix can use. After exhausting all their devices, they concluded that the specially tested, crack, up-to-date machine from Christohuroh must be at fault. To test this, however, meant getting a special machine from Ashburtou. This was at length obtained, and ib was found the Christchurch machine wai the cause of all the trouble. It was quickly righted, and business com menced, bub in the meantime three or four races had been fun, and the press and public had been put to great inconvenience.

Soon Back-Mrs Haybursb has received the following cable frbm her hu band, Cap tain Hayhurst:—" Capetown, May 15.—In valided, Biok. Returning by Paparoa on Saturday."

Qumn's Birthday.—ln our advertising columns will be found a notification rt the train arrargasmen's for Queen's Birthday | and Dunediu Races and Winter Show*

Moootkd Corps for Fair^tk.— Notifica tions has boen received in Iwirlie to the effaot that the services of the proposed moun'ai rtfie corps to be formed in the Mackenzie County have been accepted, After this infoimation has been gazsttod an enrolment meeting will be held, when the final steps towards establishing the corps will be taken. As many of the Intending members are fitted by their vocations to be efficient mounted men, the corps shonld have a successful career befcse ib.

Serious Accident—An accident happened on Wednesday to Miss Button, the well known lady rider, at Arundel, Rangitata. Miss Button had ridden over to Rangitata bridge to have a horse shod, and was on her way back, leading one hone and riding another, when opposite Mr G. Patrick* gate the horse the lady was riding fell with her, and Miai Button received serious Id jury to her back. She was carried home on a stretcher, and the case was considered c» serious that Dr Hayes was telegraphed for from Temuka.

Relief of Mafbking—With reference to enquiries that have been made as to what action is to be taken on receipt of the news of the relief of Mafekiog, we learn that His Worship the Mayor has made arrangements bo have M the available bells in the town rung as soon as the news comes to band, as probably it will ere long. Bunting will, no doubt, be freely displayed- and the schools and public offices will close for half : a day. The Mayor has also arranged with the authorities to get the earliest possible in* formation of the Auspicious event. Needless to say, we expect that the first news will reach this office.

Salisbury's Threat—Secretary Reite told a correspondent cf the New York World of a series of communications be tween Kruger and Salisbury regarding the prisoners taken by the British at Douglas, Cape Colony, and who, though they became citizens of the Orange Free State, are being tried in Capetown for high treason. The President demanded that) the prisoners should be treated as prisoners of war, and not as treasonable subjects of Her Majesty, and stated if they were executed reprisals would be made. Salisbury replied if one prisoner at Pretoria were injured Steyn and Kruger would be hanged at the conclusion of the war. The President thought the language strong, and cabled: "Go ahead with the hanging, but remember that your son is at Mafeking." "My burghers are fighting bravely," continued Kruger to me, " und will continue to do so till Britain asks for peace or withdraws her soldiers.

" The Noble Boer."—A correspondent writing from Mafeking during theaiegesays: •—The children of some of the moat reapeoted and most loyal townspeople have been killed in this manner, just as they were romping within the trenches which encircle their re treat. For two hours this morning the quick firing guns of the enemy fired into the l»ager, creating scenes of panic and consternation, which it is not fitting to describe. These actions upon the p^rfc of Ibe Boers, as Colonel Biden-Powell has repeatedly pointed out to them, make It almost impossible for us to re gard our foa as oiher than one which is in spired with the emotions of a degraded people, and the crude cruelty and vindictive animosity of savages. Just now, when the press of our feeliDga is beyond confinement, there is nothing but a universal wish that we may speedily be relieved, and so be en abled to enjoy the initiative against the Boers, When that moment comes it must not be forgotten that we have suffered bitterly, and in a way which must be taken aa excusing any excesses which may occur.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph

Dunedin, May 15

Applications were received to-day for sections in the Burnego Estate, acquired by the Government under the Land for Settle meets Act. The 7054 acres were subdivided into 25 farms, and 74 applications have been received covering all' the sections. The average annual rental is 4s per acre. The ballot takes place on Friday. The general committee of the Oifcy Council recommended that in the B.H which it U in tended to introduce in Parliament) to authorise the taking over of that portion of the city suburban tramways outside the city boundaries, provision be made for borrowing £200,000 to purchase and complete the equipment of the line, the object being to use the beat system of haulage, probably electricity.

Christohurch, May 15

■ Heavy rain fell during the night, and the weather Is very cold. Several hail Bhowers fell this morning and snow is lying on the Port Hills.

.The North Canterbury Farmers' Co operative Association has secured the barque Lake Erie to load produce for South Africa. It is understood that an Ashburton firm has secured a steamer to take produce to the same destination.

Mr Anderson, mate of the schooner Annie Hill, reports that last Thursday night at about a quarter past 10 o'clock, when the schooner was about 16 miles E.N.E. of Chasland's Mistake, he sighted a small vessel bottom upwards. The schooner was running before a strong B.E. wind with square sail set, and the flight was dark and rainy* It was impossible to turn to examine the de relict, but Mr Anderson thinks that she was probably, the missing schooner Wolverine. Dr Sjmes, the Health Commissioner for Canterbury, attended the meeting of the City Council last night, and urged the destruction of the city rubbish by fire. A properly constructed destructor would be an expensive affair, but a furnace to meet present requirements could be erected for £150.

At the meeting of the Lyttelton Borough Council, the special inspector submitted an unfavourable report regarding 3 slaughter houses, which provide the borough's meat supply. He strongly advised the erection of public abattoirs. The matter was referred to the sanitary committee to report. Auckland, May 16

A telegram has been received from Helens ville stating that Uharlie Huia, and Robert Teruia were drowned off Hargreaves Bluff last night while going to a native wedding at Ocamatea, a settlement at Kaipori.

Montgomery's Kinematograph and Concert Company.

(This Company had an excellent audience at the Oddfellows' Hall last night, when a varied and interesting series of Kitiemato-, graph and other views was shown. Songs and danoei completed the programme*

Sporting.

ABHBURTON COUNTY RACJNG CLUB

AUIUMN MFETING.

FIRBT DAY.

Prisipknt—Mr John Studholrae, Jan. | Vice-President- MrM. Stitt. Judge —Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Meeßrs F. D*lgety, J. U. N. Grigg, J. M. Himpton. P. Jones, L de C. Malet, D. W. McLean, H. F. Kicoll, A.. E Ptache, F. Hussell, M. Stitt, T. Stone, J Rtndholme, D. Tbomaß, 0. P. Todhunter, T. E. Upton. Handioappeb —Mr J. E. Henrys Treasurer—Mr D. Thomas I?tarter —Mr H. Piper. Clerk cf the Soaie-* —Mr T. S onp. Oierk op the (touts se —Mr R. Curtis. Timekkeper- Mr J. V. de Beer. Secretary—Mr A. A. I Fooks, .

Perfect weather favoured the Aahhurton Oouoty Racing Olub for the first day of their autumn meeting yesterday. The bud shone warm and bright out of a cloudless sky, and the air was soft and balmy as a Bummer's afternoon, adding immenaaly to the pleasure of the outing. The rain that fell during the previous few days made the course a trifle heavy, but it quickly improved under the influence of the warm sun. When the first raoe—the trot—was got off, the attendance was only fair, as it was rather early for the visitors from Ohristchurch, who came up by the express, to reach the course. The at tendance improved greatly, however, during the afternoon, the beautiful weather, with the promise of good sport, bringing out a large number of people. The officials deserve a word of praise for the manner in which they got the events off promptly to time. Some little delay was caused by Liberty being late at the post for the Flying Handicap. The starter, Mr Piper, fined the rider £2, and thereafter there were no more waits. Mr Piper deserves every oredit for the excellence of his starting. He showed great patience and judgment and in variably despatched his fields on even terms. Mr A A Fooks discharged the duties of secretary efficiently and courteously. He was ably assisted by Mr A Roberts. Posting outside the weighing room the names of the jockeys engaged in each race was an innova tion greatly appreciated by the public and by the press representatives, and is an item that other clubs may take a note of with advantage to their patrons. ,Mr Henrys had every reason to be pleased with the result of his handicapping, as the finishes were as close and exciting as could be asked for. Mr Henrys was.heartily congratulated on the success of his efforts. Thao the owners were satisfied, wsa shown by the number that oried content, and the fields that faced the starter. The sum of £1405 was put through the totalisator. The takings on the machine were undoubtedly influenced by the large number of cash fielders present. As the latter paid a fee of £3 3s each to the Club the revenue from this source will go some distance towards counterbalancing the shrinkage at the totalisation Mr J Cusack of the Winslow Hotel had the grand stand booth, and provided an excellent luncheon for the public. Mr T N Grange, of the Com mercial Hotel, Ashburtbn, had the outside booth. Following are the results :—

Laghmor Teot Handicap, of ,25 sots ; second horse 5 aovs from the sf»ke. Saddle. Two miles. 12 Mr H Cranfield's b m Mis^ke If,

by Celt, 6yrs, 27«ee8., (F Angus) 1 1 Mr &. G Cameron's eh g Miracle Jack, aged, 3Oaees., .. (J Miiuroe) 2 9 Mr 0 Harold's b gSefton, 6yra, 239ccs, (Owner) 3 3 Wenlock ior (Day), 0 Terry Hseos (Beb bington), 0 Sydney 16seos (McConachie), 0 Berlin Mao 19aeos (T Cotton), 1 Fannywood 23*ecs (J Smith), 3 Home Rule 23sees (J J Stewart), also started. Of the thirteen horses on the card cine went to the post; The race was practically a procession Mistake 11. quickly established a commanding lead, which she increased at leisure, and trotting comfortably, won easily by many lengths. Miraole Jack and Sefton were the leaders af the second division, and finished with a length or two between them. Time — 5.35&. Total on machine, 34; on the winner, 12. Dividend—£2 11s. The owner of the winner claimed a mistake of several Beoonds had been made, but the time was verified by two independent watches.

Flyisg Handicap, of 30 soya ; scond horsa 5 soya from the stake Five furlongs.

67 Mr X McKeDzte's br g Te Taiaha,

by Torpedo — Swiveline, fyre, Bat3ib ;■■:-... ... (HO'Leary) 1 46 Mr R H Rhodes' eh g Rougemont, 3yrt>, 7st 101b (including 7!bs penalty) .. .. (T O'Brien) 2 15 Mr R Alexander's eh m The Orphan, aged, Bst 121b .. (T Baddicombe) 3 20 Melita 7st 131b (J Pine), 6 Grandshot 7st 12lb (L Jlewitt), 6 Valentine 7ab 4ib (T Cotton), 24 Bonaparte 7at 31b (E Scouller), 12 Mitra 6st 131b (W Davey), 4 Terrapin 6st 12lb (O Harding), 4 Liberty 6sb 101b (L Hagerty), also started.

Ten out of the twelve acceptors saddled up. A good deal of time was out to waste at the post waiting for Liberty, who had to be led froit the saddling paddock to the fat side of the course, where the race started. Arrived there he first broke away and < then showed bh objection to joining the field and more time was lost. Eventually the flag went down to a capital start. The field raced together in a duster, Liberty and Terrapin having a slight advantage. Enter ing the straight whips were out on every horse in the race. The finish was very exciting. Half way up the straight Rouge mont was on terms with Te Taiaha, but the latter managed to get his head a trifla in front as they passed the winning post. The Orphan had her head at the winner's flank. Time—l.4j|. 204—67. Dividend— £2 14s. The rider of Liberty was fined £2 for being late at the starting post.

ASHBDKTON COUNTY HANDICAP, of 70 sovsj second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile andla half. 64 Mr E Outts' b g Djin Djin, by Apremonb—Dudu, 4yrß, 9ab 41b (including 7lbs penalty) (J Pine) 1 29 Mr H AKnight'ti b m Saztnnah, 3yrs, 7sti .. .. .. (H Forward) 2 30 Mr V Harris' oh g Paladin, aged, 7sb 121bs _ .. ... (W Brown) 3 32 Whario 6st 131b (T O'Brien) also started.

There were four starters for this event, and they got away on even terms. Buz»nnah was the first to show in front, and held that position when the stand was passed. A little further on Paladin ran into second place, and took command at |h« seven furlongs post. There was not mooh alteration in the positions till the straight was reached, when Djin Djin made his effort and Paladin fell back a trifla. Whips were now out and a punishing finiih was fought out between the three placed horses, Djin Djin just getting his head past first, the third horse about two lengths away; Whario a bad fourth. Time—2 44|. 155—64. Dividend —£2 3s. ' : : ■'"■ ■■

Melrosk Pony Handicap, of 25 aovs; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14 2 Four furlongs. 37 Mr A S Bond's b m Tar an to, by Tarantalus, aged, Bsb 31b (L Kicg) 1 29 Mr Max Friedlander's oh f St. Loanda,

3yrs,7atßlb .. (T O'Brien) 2 84 Mr J ON Grigg's b g Wei z?l, aged 6stloib .. .. (ACaples) 3 12 Heliades lOat 01b (T Buddioombe). 44 Brown Beis Bst 81b (W Holmes), 4 Rosie O'Shea Bst 3!b (T Cotton), 26 Little Daisy Bat3lb(J Pine), 23 Minister 7st 131b (W Davey), 12 The Queen 7st 7lb (H Forward), 1 Tiny 6stlolb (EBcoullar), also started.

Ten out ot twelve acceptors went to the post. Mr Grigg'g Weasel was made a prime favourite. Little Daisy was quickest off the mark and led the field till half way down the Btr&ighh St. Loanda and Taranto then got on terms with her, and a splendid battle ensued un4er severe punishment, Taranto eventually getting home by a short head. Weszel made hie effort too la|f. He came with a magnificent rush at the finish and with another fifty yards to go would have landed the stakes for the Longbeach owner. He finished half a length behind the second horse. Time—s2seos. 272—84. Dividend— £6 12s,

Novel Handicap, of 20 soys. Winner ' to be eoid for J5 &ovs. Any i-urjiH* to be divided between the C ub and second horee. Five fat longs. 23 Mr M Digby's blk m Magg, by Apre mont—Maggie, 6yrs, 7st 11 b (T O'Brien) 1 75 Mr V Harris' b g Belligerent, 7yra, 9st Bib .« ... (H Donovan) 2 27 Mr H E Barnes' b g Iz*l, aged, 7sfc 15 b - (T Burns) 3

6 Lord Stansbury Bat 51b (T Cotton, jun.), 7 All Saints 7st 7lb (W Davey), 10 Astonish mant 6at 111b (H Forward), 5 Piny Sylvester 6it 111b (L Hagerty), alio started. Belligerent went oat a hot favorite. On the fall of the flag Magg at once took the lead and quickly had from two to three lengths to the good. Turn tug into the straight Belligerent made his effort and drew up alongside the leader. He had shot his bolt, however, and had to be content with fseoond place by a aouple of lengths, Izal, about the same distance behind, third. Tima—l 5. 158—28. Dividend-£5 Is. The winner was afterwards aold by Mr J. Bland, and bought in by the owner for £17. Fairotbld Hioh Weight Handicap, of 30 80V8; second horse 5 Bovb from the stake. One mile. 23 Mr FClarldge'ub f Phrjne, by Phaeton —Sporting Grove, 4yrs, 9st 131bs (R Derrett) 1 17 Mr A E Harrison'• eh g Cameo, syrs ' 10it 61b (71b pen) (W McDonald) 2 14 Mr 6 Baxter's b g Rubicon, 6yrs, Bit (A Rainbow) 3 7 Skirmisher lOst 31b (H Thompson), 24 Lady Medallist Bst 131b (W Sbaw), 5 Gloaming Bat (T Buddicombe), 6 Nutcracker Sit (T Cotton jan), 16 Voltaire Bst 111b (H O'Leary), also started j From s> splendid starb Voltaire and Rubicon mada the running to the home turn, where Phryne and Cameo drew up to them. | At the distance post Phryno drew away. ,! from Oameo and eventually got borne three j lengths to the good. Rubicon beat L*dy , Medallist by a trifle for third position. , Time 1 49£. Total 112—23. Dividend— i £4 7*.

Maiden Plate, of 25 soys ,• second hors« 5 fiova from the stake. Two yea? olds to carry 7bt 61b, three year olds Bsfc, four years and aged Bst 61b For horses that have never won money of a collective value of 25 soys. Six f urloi g•, 26 Mr H A Enight'a br f C'ytie, by Phaeton—Neroli, 2yrs, 7*b 61b, (H Forward) 1 41 Mr J A Holmes' br g Sil px, 3yrs, 8-itOib (LKtng) 2 82 MrH Lunn'i b g Sb. Ronald, 3yrs Bstolb (JPine) 3 i The Lambkin Bst 61b (F Cotton, jnr), 18 Heliograph Bst 01 b (T O'Brien), 8 Pad us 7sb6'b (TBuddloombe), 8 Cairngorm 7sb slb (W Djtvey), also started. Of the seven starters The Lambkin was the first to gab nnder way, and held the lead to the straight;, where Silex, Clytie, and St. Ronald closed on him. Another splendid finish ensued, Clytie just beating her opponent by a bead, St. Ronald a length and a half away. Time -1.211. Total, 188—26. Dividend—£6 10;. Gkove Farm Handicap, of 40 soys; second horsed soys from the stake. Six furlongs. 11 Mr R Logan's b g Bristol, by 8b Olair —Lady Florence, syrt, ,8»b 9 b (H EmmereoD) 1 74 MrH Ooodtnan'd oh an Cherrystone, syrs, Bst9lb .. (T Buddicombe) 2 33 Mr X J 0 Platt'a br h First Blood, 6yrs, Bst2!b  {V Sweeney) 3 77 Conqueror 9st 2U> (W Shaw), 6 Sword fish Bst 31b (T Ohiall), 14 Garmoran Bat lib (I 1 O'Brien), 47 Sab Rosa 7,t 111b (R Derrett), 20 Warrington 7sb Bib (B Scouilar), also started. Conqueror wasted some time at the post owing to his anxiety bo get a flying start. He and Cherrystone were quickly in com mand. Turning into the straight Bristol was challenging the leaders, but Conqueror appeared to be holding his own. Just before reaching the rails ahaw drew his whip on Conqueror, who swerved eff the track, And was out of i . Bristol and Cherrystone thea fought out a splendid finish, bub though the latter made a game eff >rt under punishment she failed to get on terms and was defeated by a length and a half, First Blood three lengths jaway third Time—l.lß. Total, 282-11. i Dividend—£23 Is. Ownera »ra reminded th ib Dominations for the North Canterbury J.C.'a Meeting close To-night (Thursday). The telegraph offija »t Rangior* closes at 5 p.m.

THE KAITANGATA FIGHTING CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric

Tel egraph—Copyright

Dunedin, May 15 At Kaitangata to-day, James Hill was brought) before Messrs Mackenzie and Poole, J's.P , on a charge of causing the death of John Thomson on the 5,h inst. Mr J F M Fraser prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, and Mr Neil Paterson defended. J9UH and Thomson had been fighting, and it appeared that one stage when both Hill and Thomson wer* on'the ground others were on top of them. After hearing the evidence the Bench dismissed the case.

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Ouiaed Press Association—By Eleotrio (Telegraph

Chbistohoeoh, May 17 The entries at Addington to-day were 5000 fat sheep, 1500 fat lambs, 3600 store aheek, 335 cattle, and 602 pigs. Fat Cattle-150 head, mostly heifers and cows, but only 34 steers. The sale dragged considerably and last weeks prices wore barely upheld, viz. 17s to 19s for good to prime beef and 13s to 16i for others. Steers £5 5i to £7103, heifers £4 10s to £6 15s, cows £3 10s to £612* 6d.

Sheep—Fat sheep were mostly good lines of freezing wethers, with a fair proportion of good ewes. Export buyers were competing keenly both for wetheri and the better classes of ewes, and the market was Very firm. Heavy wethers brought up to2ls6d, freezers 17s to 19s 6d, unfinished 14s 3d to ISs 6<*, extra prime ewes 16a to 17s 3d, good 13a to 15s, inferior 11s 9d to 12s 6d, merino wethers 11s lOi to 17a lOd. Fat lambs ~ The balk were only secondary quality, but there were a few pent of exceptionally good ones. Buyers for export were again competing keenly, and prices for all suitable sorts were further hardened. Fceczing quality brought from 13a to 17a, a few extra heavy up to 18s, butchers' sorts 10s 9d to 12s 6d. Store sheep—The yarding was the smallest for some time and the demand for all sorts was weaker, a good many being passed and not a single wether changing hands at auction. 142 halfbred ewen sold at 14s sd, 460 cross breds at 13a sd, 100 at> 12s Id, and some halfbreds at 17a 7d, 540 backward lambs 7a lid, small lots of better aorts 9a sd, lOi 7d, and 11s 3d.

.Pigs—There was a heavy yarding, con siderably more than was r< quired, and all classes were dull of sale. Baooners brought 30j 6d to 36s 6d, equal to 2|d to 3d for pigs of 120 b to 1401b, and 2sd for heavier kinds. Porkers brought 21s to 28s 6d, equal to 3|d to 3|i per 1b ; for stores 8s to i 7« 6d, and suckers 4a to 5a 6d.

THE FUNERAL OF LADY HALL

United Press Association—By Eleofcne Telegraph

UHBIBTOHUKCH, May 17 There WA9 a large and representative gathering at> Hororata yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Lady Hall, all parti of the district being represented. The weather was cold and web, otherwise the gathering would have been much larger. A special train left Christohuroh at 9 o'clock, and conveyed the remains of the deceased lady and her relatives and a large number of friends to Ooalgate station, where a large number of lootl residents joined, and where the procession started for Hororata cemetery. The coffin and hearse were literally covered with wreaths, among them being those from the Premier and Mrs Soddon, the Can terbury Yorkshire Society, the Snnday school children, and residents.

Transvaal War.

Heavy Fighting

The Enemy's Guns at Close Kange

The Boors Surrounded

General Sailor's Forces

Weasel's Nek Captured

Threatened Eesignation of Botha

Srngos Consults a Seer

Bis Ce&th Prophesied

Unibed Praaa Association—By Bltfotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Lohdoh, May 16 Heavy fighting took place at Mafa king on Saturday.

The Boers claim to have seized the native quarters. They brought their guns to bear at close range on the town. The British then surrounded them, and the fighting continued on Sunday. The Boers admit seven killed and seventeen wounded.

Colonel JBaden-Fowell, on the 7th, wired to Lord Roberts that the ferer was decreasing, and that he had food till June lOtb. General Buller'a report of the occu pation of Dundee discloses the fact that he was instructed to occupy. .

The enemy described a harried re> treat, burning the grass as they retired. Lord Dnudonald pursued them all Monday, covering forty miles of water less country, mostly through hot smoke.

General Gough'g column, flanking, manoeuvred the enemy out of a strong position. Two thousand five hundred Boers entrained at Giencoe, and guns and stores precsded them to Dannhaustr and Degager's drift General Hildyard has seized Weasel's Nek.

Almost every bouse in Dundee was looted, and machinery in the collieries was destroyed.

The Standard correspondent states that the cavalry chased the rear-guard from ridge to ridge for seventeen milea.

Three hundred and fifty women in Pretoria demanded arms and ammuni tion and undertake work to enable the officials to go to the front.

General Botha threatens to resign if the Transvaal prepares to destroy pro* perty.

President Xruger consulted a Dutch seer, who prophesies that peace will be declared in June, and that Kruger will die in three months from date.

The following Australians weit wounded in 'the battle at the Zand river :—Trooper Appleby, New South Wales ; Troopers M. and J, Meehan, West Australians.

The following deaths from enteric fever are reported :—Bugler Levitt, Queensland ; Trooper Grips, New South Wales.

The following New South Wales troops were wounded at Welgelegen : —Sergeant-Mbjor Macalister. Corpora) Osborne, Private Buchanan, severely } Private Mitchell, slightly.

Sydney, May 16 News has been received of the fol lowing casualties amougst the New South Wales troops in the recent fisjhtipg :—

Privates Taylor and Tonkin, severely wounded.

Corporal Chart, Privates Williams, and Darcy, slightly wounded.

Sergeant Doyle, wounded and * prisoner. Troopers McDoneld and Harnett, prisoners.

New York, May 15 Several American governors have informed Mr Reitz that they will welcome the .Boers emigrating in the event of the annexation of the repub lics.

May 16 The Irish-Dutch Reception Com mittee of New York—noisy nobodies, including Mr Patrick Eg»n—welcomed Mr Fischer. The Irish Mayor pre sented the freedom of Hoboken. Sixty mayors lent invitation!, Mr Fischer, replying to the welcome, said he hoped America would arbitrate with Great Britain. If be were unable to indace President McKinley to do what he deiired, be would appeal to the Ameri can people, who would compel him. He added that some foreign attaches at the front, learning the reasons for the war, said—" Give us guns !We must fight with you."

The Boer Retreat.

A Demoralised Rabble.

Suspicious Conduct of Foreign

Consuls.

List of Cape Dutch Rebels.

30,000 Names

Generals French and Mutton in

Evidence.

Portugal and the TransraaL

Colonials at Beira.

Horses on the Gyiueric

Buller Occupies All Positions of

Importance.

Maiekinjf.—A Queer Bill of Fire.

The 'Peace' Delegates in America

A Strike for Liberty,

Received Wakapoaka May 17, &4Qam, ThlsOffio* 9.40 am) Losfß«N, May 16 The Standard's correspondent s>t Kroonstad asserts that most qf the foreign attaches, among whom the Russian was conspicuous, directed the operations of burning the stores and food contents of tb« captured Koorn* spruit convoy. The retreat of the Boer forces is described as a sullen and demoralised rabble.

Lists have been*found containing the names of thirty thousand Gap© Dutch who had pledged themselves to r)ie and support the Boers. In view of ■ucb numerous promises ol support it is,, easy to understand riisiMusionisation of the Boers,

Four thousand Boers with 18 gum

THE ASHBURTON fIPARDIAN j THURSDAY, MAt 17, 1900



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R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BECKER, & GENERAL CORN AGENT. Takored Street, Ashburton f-»- - i —— I AM Agenb for Messrs D. and W Gibba' Sheep Dips and Disinfectants. Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip for disinfecting your back houses. A 53 tin, mixed with water, will disinfect your premises for 2 years, i his is the cheapest Disinfectant you con use. Large qvaßtit ies have been shipped "n board the New Zealand Troop^hins. It ia b< ing used exten»ively on the wharfa in Wellington, AnokUnd, LytttUoo—with good retults. lam Agenb for the Petaluma locubator, the molt anocessfal maohine used in Amerio*. Orders booked for machines to arrive in July. To ensue success in poultry farming for the export trade you must use these machines te get eariy chickens If you want your machines here by July you must order now. Orders booked vow for breeding stock for the coming season. The success of the Poultry Kxport Trade depends on Iho 6UALITY. To get quality you must use pure bred stock. Order now for next MaaoQ. I am Buying Agent for all classes of Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty. Get your goods direct from the manufacturers and save money. A FEW ARTICLES YOU SHOULD VW i t7te Gibbs' Sheep Dip Vsb Richmond and Co, London, G»s Stoves Use Henry Wellr Oil Co (London) Oils for machinery Use J Holiis and Rons' Bicycles, " The Hollis," easy terms j Use S MoCausiand (Belfast) Field and i Garden Seeds Use Murohison's Sorub Exterminator on j Califoroian Thistles U«eKnowleß (Melbournf) Spray Fumps in the Orchard Use Knowles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Bl'ghb Uta Preservativ for preserving butter Use Petaluma (America's beet) Incubators for raising chickens Use Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plantb Use Glark's C»lf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out shooting Us© Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eegs j Use Kempthornt'a Crushed Bones and Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard



THE NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone id this fair land is prowl of "ODRBOYS"as we so focdl) call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farms and business. Farmers are aiwayß in want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, SIEEL , HORSE COLLARS, OORNCRUSHERS, « LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. These things we can supply you with, at prices to euib all. Give "us a call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO,, ASHBURTON. $ ** O s p., » 3 I o w 1 § cc , > fe > Sr. r± ©« P. 1 a "I i ■ & I tf p I W



DATES, LOWRY AHD GO. FOR Gas Lamps, 15s Each- Shipmeat of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. OATES, LOWRY AND GO ■ Burnett Street. ! THE New Zealand | OLOT-HING FACTORY! HAS received a Special Consignment of blen's and B »ya 5 Tweed Overcoats and Cape?, which they are marking at Bidiealona Prices to clean 6&B tHtM AT ONCE. DOK'T MISS THIS OJPPOBTBNITir, Men's Ovcrooata and Capes 25s 6d» for 19= 6*; Boyß' ditto 11s 6-1, for 6a 6d. Men's Overcoats and Capes 26e, for 21s j Boys' ditto 12b 6d, for 7i 6d. Men's Overcoats and Capcß 323 6J, for 25a fid ; Boys' ditto 15*, for 9a. Men's Overcoats and Capes 35", for 27a 6d ; B-->y8 f ditto 16a 6J, for 10b. Men's Overcoat a and Copes 37s 6d, for 29s 6d ; Boys' Reefers 10s 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's New Shape Chesterfield Waterproof Coats ma<le to order. A very large selection of patten c. Ladies' Waterproof Cioska made to order. See our pattercf. NEW ZE^LAMD CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEGKIJSGSALB, Manager J. WILSON, l SIGN-WBHEii LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPER**, "WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &0. BUFNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 "" FOB™SALB "TTALUABLE Town Section, near the V Post (-ffice and Railway station, being No. 60S, Wills street, containing £-Acre, estate of J, Page, deceased. It is centrally rftnated, opposite Oddfellows' Hall. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. < T. BULLOC



ASHBURTON PRIVATE HOSPITAL. "Burford House." Conducted by—MBS MackaV. Patients can be received on an after MAY 14, 1900. MRS MACK&V trusts that her long connection with the Aebburton Count? Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee that all Patients (who can be attended by their own Doctors,) will receive every sare attention, and comfort, For terms apply to 44 MRS MACKAY.



EGGS. MINORCA 8 are recommended by the Government Expert as being the best layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cookerela for lab, cheap, bred from first prise Stock. 5 71 H. 6. BERRY MAN. S*~T. StDEPHEN' S OHCJ R O H» ABhburton. THURSDAY, 3 p.m-3ale of Work in Schoolroom ; 7.30 p.m.—Social FRIDAY, 7.15 p.m—Litany and Address FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, (May 20.) 11am—Matins, Holy CommunioD, and Sermon 4 p m—Holy Baptism 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R- A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. ! Vicar ~eTw. han m~e!T ! TO FABMKRB. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance —and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with ail produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their cure, if there is the' slightest ohanco of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. B W. HANMER. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THE ONLY RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IN THE WOKLD. TV/fRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro* feßßional Laundress, says:—lt is the best I Ihave ever used. It makes Shim Ironing & pleasure. .Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and save your strengtl, temper, and patience. Once tried, always used, Sold in tins at SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORR & CO. 5J36 EMPTY Crates for Rale suitable for Sheep Feeding. Only Is 6d each Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Store. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second hand. Goods. Adi joining Mas KniQHE'a Boardinghoßße- WANTED— Oat and Wheat Husks in any quantity,;also Beeswax. Apply Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Store. Smoke New Vena*



l^E ASK— Your inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVEBCOATINGP. We have now been in business 26 years, and still retain many of our first customers, which alone is proof o four HONKbT "WOBK. MoDONALD & Co,, (Tailors, Etc. Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street. foF^PBIvITE 'bALBTi A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, £ aore, in tDanered Street East, close to Masonic Hail. Full particulars from FSIEDLANDER BROS., LH>. .



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD TTAVE now landed thair Third Winter Shipment of Up-to-date Drapery and Clothing, pa-chased for Cash from the leading Manufac urers, in many cases at old prices, and in some oasf s at slight: advances only. ' N~~~ORTHOOTE & HEFFORD for rpHE CORNER for For Necklets, in White Oolorial Blankets, Grey and 1 Black, Brown, and White, 2a lid White English Blankets, all sizes, to 17a 6d. TV) ORTHCOTh!! & HEFFORD for New — — — W Dress Materials, a splendid variety, mHE CORNER for New Millinery, plain and fancy; also Serges and New X Stylish Mats, also Children's Face Oloths (best) valu ■ fn Ashbnrton). Millinery, all the newest goods. ; T^ToRTHOOrB & HEFFORD for '— " ~* 11 Velveteens, all the newest colonrs, fTIHE CORNER for Far Trimming, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6d per yard. _fi_ Bead Ornanrents, Buckles, and :—— '—~~ ~~ " Dress Seta. NORTH COTE & HEFFORD for Blouse Velveteens, fancy stripes . NEW Variety of Lid lea' Fascinators and floral patterns, U lid and 2* 6d per J^ afc &Qi eM J # I yard. . ; .  TVTORTHCOTE & HkFfORD for New HPHE CORNER for Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, 1M Season's Macintoshes, a splendid I 2s lid, 4 3 9d. «3 6d; Snede Gloves lot, all the best colors and shades, afc 2s lid ; Far topped, grand value, ds 6d. moderate prices. _____—. — N ORTHCOTE * HKTKRD fcr N,w '["^^SStuS^S!^: 11 Jackets in Black, *awn. Brown, Underclothing, our leading lines. Very and Blue, just fresh, 15s to 39a fed. Special. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD for ZZZZZZZ-^ * ', m Ladies' Canes and Mantles, worth mHE CORNER for Dressing Gowns seeing, all prices." i- and Morning Wraps. Oar Men's Buy and Boys' for Clothing, Cash Mercery, from and Boots " The are noted Corner" for their of Cheapness, East Variety, and and Stylish Tancred Appearance. Street. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOUD, 1 CASH DEAPEBS & CLOTHIERS. i —,„,—.,-,——-,-_——,,,___ —^^^^^^^^^-—imiMin i mnniii—iir^"*"™^*



H, M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. C?&{\ C\f\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes ZUU.UUU f rom 3a 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, la 6d, 2s box. PIANOS ORGANS. The Best Value obtainable in the Colony for cash or on terms. Organs from ICa per month ; Pianos from 20a per month. One payment only required at time of purchase. MUSIC, LATEST SONGS, & PIECES. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong', well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. 11. M. J ON ES .



"VfO SOONER does an article of genuine jj\ merit meet with popular favour And approval than up springs a multitude of spuriQus imitations, "Pitfalls" set to catch the unwary, Hondai-Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold Jby Uaintereited geooen everywhere.



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Oiten. You feel worn out, blown out After tirad out, and unfit for work, Meat fS all energy seems to have left. You awaken with a bad taste in mouth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreehing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that should be attended to, LOASBY'S WAHOO will speedily alter all this. Ib stimulates the liver, renders the bowols active, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole sys.em. One bottle usually curee. Price, la 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOABBY'S "WAHOO" 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never aits—ls 6d and 2s6d



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