Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1900. KRUGER AND STEYN

It is probable that no two men with such small claims to the notice of a world as Presidents Kruger and Steyn possess, have attracted so much public attention as they have during the last few months, Kruger has long been known as a greedy, grasping, hypocriti cal tyrant, but no one outside of South Africa paid much attention to his proceedings, until Great Britain's re moestrance on behalf of the Uitlanders was made. His insolent and canting manner of refusing the relief asked for, excited a good deal of surprise at the time, but viewed m the light of subse quent information and events, his attitude is tolerably easy to under stand. He is, as we bavo seen, an ignorant fanatic, greedy for power and avaricious to a degree. His ignorance prevented him from seeing any flaw m the scheme—now laid bare—by which the Afrikander Bund proposed to drive the British out of South Africa. He {imagined that the British would be willing to make any terms dictated to them, when aa was confidently ex pected, the Dutch should have overrun Oape Oolony and Natal. His know ledge of the power of England was extremely limit«d, and his experience after the 1881 war confirmed him m hia mistaken view of her people. He intended, no doubt, to federate the Dutch settle ments m South Africa under the supreme control of Paul Kruger. What prospect his dream of power has now of being fulfilled, we leave our readers to judge. As for the President of the Free State, it was at first extremely difficult to understand what could have induced him to plunge bis country into a war that could hardly be expected by the most sanguine Dutchman m South Africa to have any but a disastrous ending. His country was at pej.ee with Britain, and the Government of the latter power made several friendly overtures to President Stejn ( to enable him to avoid being mixed up m a quarrel that did not concern him. Now that the truth has been told about the schemes of the Afrikander Bund we can easily see how poor President Steyn has been led to his ruin ; for rum it ia positive and final. His country was actually independent, and not even the hateful suzerainty had to be acknowledged. And had it remained neutral it might have re mained independent to the end of time. It is extremely probable that within | the next few weeks the Free State will make overtures to Britain with a view to withdraw from the contest and so secure easier terms than might be insisted upon if the alliance with the Transvaal were maintained to the end of the war. But it is too late now Even if the Imperial Cabinet were inclined to deal leniently with the Free Staters and allow them to main tain their name acd independence, the temper of the people of the British Empire has been too thoroughly roused to permit of such a course being adopted. Nothing but the complete extinction of all sovereign flights m South Africa except our own will tatisfy the British people. The only consolation left to Messrs Kruger and Steyn—should they escape being shot or hanged for some piece of barbarity— will be that each will be the last president of the state he has hitherto misgoverned.

THE STANDARD FOR VOLUN TEERS.

The rigid insistence by the Defence Department open the measurements of height and chest of volunteers for the front strikes most people as somewhat out of place. Nobody needs to be told that height and width have no more to do with a man's pluck than the colour of his eyes have, and although it is doubtless well to have a fixed standard on such points for the regular army, it does seem somewhat ungracious to say that a slight man or a short oneßhall not be permitted to fight for hii coun try. The necessity for bulk mft sol dier passed away when battles ceased to be decided m the old-fashioned way. In fact, looked at from a common sense standpoint, the smaller man must appear to have a distinct advantage j over the man who makes a larger! target. But however that may be we confess that to insist upon every man going as a volunteer to fight against the Boers, being above the average height and size is a piece of ridiculous tomfoolery. We trust that the De fence Department will withdraw from the position it has taken up m this matter, or at least be satisfied with the standard accepted by the British army authorities. Where would the Boers be if they refused the help of all the men iv the Transvaal under sft Bin ill height?

Local and General.

*** On the first page to-day will bo fouiT^ itema of interest re Transvaal War, and on the fourth page miscellaneous items. The Otaki Seat.—Messrs W. H« Field and C. B. Morison have been nominated for Otaki. Half-a-Babrel op Love LETjERS.-s-llalf. -a-barrel of love missives formed a small part of the evidence m a sensational breaoh of promise suit by Misa Lida B. Delaney against Thomas J, Husband, jun., a Phila delphia pharmacist, tried m the Circuit) Court lately at Oamden, Mies Delaney, saya the Now York Tribune, §rßb made inroads upon the affections of Mr Husband when she was seventeen, which was thirty one years ago. The Rabbit Pkst—Mr Bernard Tripp writes to tha fiviatu Herald as follows :— I wish to draw the attention of land-ownera to the present danger that threatens us, nob from the back oountry, aa originally feared, but from the lowlands and riverbeds be tween the hills and the sea. Anyone who has travelled much about the district cannot fail to have been struck by the large number of rabbits ft© be seen, and it seems strange that the Government, who have, as I know from my own experience, looked after the hill country from Rangitata, fa» Mount Cook its a most thorough manner, shouid pay so little attention to the smaller holdings ana Government river-beds from which most danger threatens. To prove that there iB bogus cause for alarm I would mention one instance fchat haa lately come under my notice, where a farmer with a small hold- 1 ing has m ten days killed five hundred rabbits, and I know of plates Just as bad, only no one has been puo on to kill. £ think that the above fact will come as a great shock to aevcrsl who believe that they are living m perfect teeudtf »? far aa the rabbits we concerned.

Five Hdndked Pound for Looking i After a Graye—The members of the \ St'jekport I tiimary Board were informed i that Mr William Turner, who died rtcentiy, f had left £500 to the authority on condition ". that the Boaid looked after his grave m ' Southern Cemetery, Manchester. The be- . quest and conditions were tccepted. Mr J turner went to New Zealand m early life, and made money, returning to Stockfort c ghteen years ago. Although he had built a row of houses, he himself resided iv a rajre chanty called lasmauia Cottage. A New Way To Advertise—Realising that the average circular is uuueually con signed to the wastt-paper basket without ptiusdi, an ente)pnatug firm, writes an American contemporary, recently sought to avoid this fate by pricting the following on the envelope :-—" Caution : Remove the er velope carefully and exercise still gieater care m handling the enclosed circular. Don't throw it to the wasfcepaper basket, or give it to the servant to lighc the fires with, as the moat disastrous results will follow, inas much as the circular is dippped m a solution of dynamite, the most powerful explosion known* Hang it up m a cool, dry place, and after a few days' exposure ita dangerous properties will disappear, and it can be burned like any other circular," Mount Somebs Raobs—The Secretary of the Mount Corners Race Committee —to whom we are indebted for many courtesies extended So our reporter at the Boxing Day meeting- kindly forwards] to us the result of the con solation race, which was ran at an hour that would have lost the train to many had they stayed to see the event. The race was won by Mr Nee's Kaiser, Mr Vincent's Flyaway second, and Mr 0. Green's Dainty third, Burlington Jack and Bardona also taking part m a good race. Mr Bennetts wishes us to explain the fact thae the Committee held an inquiry into the tunning of the Cup race and severely reprimanded the jockeys C. Dunn and J. Hmith.forrniaoondact duringthe progress of the race, cautioning them against any repetition of such mieoonduot,and pointing out thj inevitable consequences. A record of the action of the Committee is only tight to show that they are nob to be trifled with, and that overbearing, ill-bred jookeys cannot be allowed to bring their stable manners on the oourse.

SOUTH RAKAIA BOXING DAY SPORTS AND RACES.

The annual meeting was held m the Domain m perfect weather, and there was a large gathering present. Some £44 was taken at the ga*e?. The track was m good order, and the grounds generally looked very well. The eports and races went off well, and there were some good contests, although the entries were not quite so good as usual. The secretary, Mr J. R. Sharp, had his hands full and was courteous to all as usual. He was ably assisted by Messrs H. J. Harrison, Biackley, Oaborne, Crornie, Bruce, and the stewards. The Burnham Bind, under the popular bandmaster, Mr Craze, was io attendance, and added much to the day's pleasure. The publican's booth was under control of Mr Brick, and the refresh ment booth was m the hands of Mr She! lock, who catered well for the public. The police had an easy time. A dance was held m the railway goods shed m the evening, and was well attended. The following are the results : — Maiden Flat Race, about one mile. Mr J Stewart's b f Violet, 3yrs, 9at 71bs (McOonaohie) 1 Mr J W Hardwick's b m Soubriquet, syrs, Mht 7lbs ... ... (Owner) 2 Soubriquet ran off the course half a mile from home and spoiled a good race. Maiden Saddlb Trot, about one mile. Mr W Hood's far g Skiff, aged, s*ecs behind scratch (Owner) 1 Mr A V Richard's b m May, aged, 58605. (A. Stewart) 2 Mr A Nicholas' b m Moana. Syrs, sseca .« .. .. (Owner) 3 Ladies' Purse, one mile and a half Miss Baxter's b g Rubicon, 6yre 10st 121 b (VlcCoaachie) 1 Miss Hardwick'a b m Soubriquet, Syrs 10st7!b .. (Mr J VYHardwick) 2 Mieß O'Keefe's g g Sir Robert, aged, lOat 7ib (R Ibell) 3 Handicap Tbot, one mile and a half Mr A V PicKard'a b m May, scratch *" (A Stewart) 1 Mr W Oromie'B b m Impudence lSseos behind scratch .. (J Stewart) 2 Mr W Hood's b g Skiff, sor .. (Owner) 3 Farmers' Plate, two miles and a quarter Mr J Baxter's b g Rubicon, 6yrs Hat 71b • • ■• •« (McConachie) 1 Mr J W Hardwiek'a b m Soubriquet, syrs lOst 71b .. .. (Owner) 2 District Opek Trot, two miles and a quarter Mr W Cromle'u b m Impudence, Syrs scr (J Stewart) 1 Mr W Hood's b g Macaroni, aged 21secs behind scratch .. (Owner* 2 Hurry f curry, once round Mr D O'Reilly's eh g Village Lad, Bst7lb (WPearce) 1 Mr A V Richard's g m Tit, Bst (Howell) 2 ATHLETIC EVENTS. Boys' Race (under 16 years); 200 yarda : —r. Alexander 1, P. Rountree 2, F. Alexander 3. Gills' Rice (under 16 years); 100 yarda; —J Angus 1, A. Milton 2, M Brawley 3. Soys' Race (under 12 years); 90 yards :— D May 1, W Sheehan 2, T Shannon 3' Cash Race Handicap ; 100 yards :—J Davidson scratch 1, F Ironside 7 yards 2, F B Magsen 10 yards 3. Girls' Raoe (under 12 years) ; 60 yards :— N Saunders 1, A Hampton 2, A Shannon 3. Old Men's Rice (over 45):— M Sheehan 1, D O'Eeilly 2. Gash Handicap, 220 yards :~J Davidson scratch 1, F Ironside 12 yards 2. Boys' Race (under 12 years); 90 yards :— J Brown 1, J V Oxley 2, H Heinner 3. Girls' Raoe (ander 12 years); 60 yardi -,— J Smith 1, T Turnbull 2, A Henens 3. Sack Race ; 100 yards :—D Cornelius 1, J Ooffey 2. Caeh Handicap ; 440 yards :—J Davidson scratch 1, F Ironside 20 yards 2. Consolation Race :—J McAnulty 1. AMATEUR EVENTS 100 Yards Handioap :—C May 7 yards 1, G S Hardy 4 yards 2, G McOonnell 2 yards, 3. : . 250 Yards HanJioap :~O May 12 yards 1, G S Hardy 6 yards 2, G McConnell scratch 440 Yards Handicap :—G 8 Hardy 8 yards 1, G McOonnell scratch 2, C Irvine 16 yards 3 -600 Yards Handicap :—C Irvine 35 yards 1, G MoConnell scratch 2. Bask Race, 100 yards ; G McConnell 1, J R Sharp 2.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright

Lsni)qn ? December 31 The Prince of Wales, Grand Master of the English Grand Lodge of Free masons, has conferred upon Mr C. BL Davis, of Hobart, the office of Fast (£rand Warden under the English Constitution, Hudson Bros., tfce well-known manufacturers, were fined ten guineas and twenty guineas costs, for using boracic acid m clotted cream. H. Erischler, an Australian, who won the Queen's medal on the training ship Britannia, Jifta been appointed a midshipman on H,M U. IJoriSj, on the Oape Station, m succession to Huddart, killed at the battle of Grasspaa. Paris, January 1 Ben Haira, an Algerian Jew, has been seaatjsnoed to five years, and six others to shorter tero?s, fpr pillagina; shops m Paris during the dfisttirbanoes m August. Athens, December 31 Greece intends to obtain German officers to reorganise her army. Brisbane, December 31 The body oi a girl n^ofytt} fa Blowitz thirteen years of age, fa ■

the bush near Ohilders, Rribly muti lated, m a manner similatno Jack the Uippei's vicaras. It is MBposed that she hud been previously omfaged. Adelaibje, Dec 81 A cable has been received frc/ua Mr Chamberlain, announcing that Dr Oockburn, the Agent-Oeueral, has been knighted.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Capture of a German Steamer.

Help from India.

Boer Intrigue m Egypt.

The Australian Contingent,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright London, Dec. 29 The Government, m an. appeal for tea thousand yeomanry, authorises the statement that one of the most press ing needs is a large proportion of mounted men, which are necessary' to give the fullest effect to the admirable qualities of the regular id fan try. The troopers will receive the new Lee- Enfield rifles, and carry no side arms. The Duke of Norfolk has volunteered for the yeomanry. The Honourable Artillery Company of London has offered a fifteen-pounder battery to accompany the Lord Mayor's volunteers. The offer has been accep ted. ' The War Office reports that Private Pedder, of the Tasmanian contingent, is dangerously ill. December 30 The Morning Post correspondent at Chieveley says that a great event is impending there. The Daily lelegraph correspondent states that the Boers soufii-west of Cblenso have recrossed this Tugefar River. Their laagers northwards of Ladysmith have been moved nearer the town. The enemy are likely to bring stronger pressure to bear upon the garrison. The latest bombardments have been unusually vigorous. Ten thousand men are now assured for the new yeomanry force. The Prince of Wales, colonel m chief, has contribu ted a' hundred guineas towards the equipment, and the London Stock Exchange has given a hundred horses. December 31 Reuters correspondent states that a sharp skirmish occurred at West Oauap, eighty miles from De Aar, the Boers intending to cut the railway. Dr Oreighton, Bishop of London, preaching at a supplication service at St Paul's Cathedral, said that it was not good for us to suppose that we would always succeed on our terms m our own way. The Rev, Hugh Price Hughes, ex- President of the Wasleyan Conference, favours instead of the proposed day of humiliation and prayer % m connection with the war, a day of thanksgiving for the readiness of Britons to surrender life itself to ensure freedom and justice for their kinsmen. Ceylon will send a contingent of mounted volunteers to the Transvaal. The British Government has accepted gifts of horses from the rulers of the native States of Mysore, Jadpur, and Cashmere. The Duke of Oonnaught will succeed Lord Roberts as Commander of the troops m IreUr d. Capetown, December 30 There are indications of further rain, which would fill the Boer trenches at Magersfontien and Tugela. General Buller, since his reverse, has been reinforced by eight thousand men and eighteen guns. Count Gleichen, who was wounded at the battle of Modder River, is con valescent. The 19th and 28th batteries of Field Artillery have arrived, at Cape town, and started for Durban. , i i The British captured six waggons of j | stores consigned to the Boers by the Natal Dutch. The New South Wales Lancers participated m Lord Methuen'g recent reconnoisance, when they unmasked a number of guns. December 31 The Boers from Mafekiog report that Lord Cavendish Bentinok and Lord Edward Cecil were wounded, and that there .were fifty-five casualties m a daring sortie m an armoured train with Maxims on Dec. 24. Durban, December 31 General White has recovered from his fever. The cruiser Majicienne captured the German Esst African steamer Bunders rath at Delagoa Bay, with contraband of war. The passengers included three German officers and twenty men dressed m kharki, who were intending to join the Boers. The Bundesrath has been eenb to Durban to await the holding of a prize court; The owners deny that she was carrying contraband. Herr Bulow, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, has promised to interpose. Cairo, December 30 Dr Leyds has written urging the Egyptian agitator, Mustapha Kiamil, to shake off British control. Sydney, December 31. The A Battery, Colonel Smith com manding, sailed m the Warrigai yes-i terday. The public send off has been ' reserved till the' departure of the Mounted Contingent, but there were large and enthusiastic crowds on the wharf and harbour. Patriotic speeches were made by the Premier, Ministers and the Commandant. The' AgsnjN^enprjjl has cabled to Mr Lyne to inform the Mayor" that bo has received JSSOOior the Patriotic Fund from the Daily Mail Kipling poem fund m recognition of the colony's prompt and splendid response to the Mother Country's call to her children. A New South l^ajes Lancer writes from the front that trooper Byrne, jhtt was reported missing, was cut off dur* ing a reconnoissance at Belmonfc, He returned to camp next day with a Boer prisoner captured after a very exciting experience, Beisbane, December 81 Heavy rain flooded tbe camp where the Contingent are training, and the men had to take refuge m tbe Exhi bition Building.

A British Officer Killed

Seven Cthers Wounded

Four Hundred Boes Lolated.

The TraDsvaal Governracat and the Mines

i ack of Transport 1 quipmenf s j

Delay Caused to the British

Division Amongst th|e Free fetaters. t 1

Ihe LesEons of Madder Eiver. /

The Tefendeis of liimberley i Pro-Boer Eesoktioii sin | America,. :■ ::j

Durban, December 81 It is reported that Sir Q. White made a sortie from Ladyimith on I Friday last, and carried a hill held byfl the Boers at the point of the bayonet, 1 capturing a gun, j January 1 ! A shell thrown into Ladysmith on Wednesday killed Captain Dalzell, and wounded seven lieutenants m a mesa; tent, *■ The rising of the Togela has isolated ;> four hundred Boers on Inlawe and|] other hills. | 0/PBTOWN, Dec. 31 I President Kruger has rejected Sir! James Sivewrigbt's offer of an ambu*l lance without thanks. He explained 1 that he did not accept gifts from anf enemy, i The Transvaal taxes the output ofa private gold mines, and the probable output of mines which have suspended work, 80 per cent. January 1, The great delay m arranging trans* port equipments hampers Bailer's and Methuen's mobility. Sufficient waggom and mules to furnish the First Army Oorps with two dajs' supplies from the base only will be ready m the middle of January. The uecond line of equip ment, furnishing the Army Oorps with supplies for three days, is not provided, unless it can be obtained locally. It it feared that there trill be great difficulty m providing transport and, equipments for the later divisions and yolunteers. I President Steyn'g brother, Matt, with! eight hundred men, has quitted the! commando of the Free Staters. Hal told the President he was authorised! to intervene exclusively m the interests of peace. Matt repudiated his brother'! action m siding with the Transvaal, and urged the danger of the confiscation of territory by England. londok, December 31 Sir Howard Vincent commands the infantry force raised by the Lord Mayor of London. Tks Times gays that the Moddei river experience shows that modern weapons are wholly an advantage to the defenders, rendering the invasion of a country thus armed, especially England, impossible. The Queen, replying to New Yeai greetings from Kiniberley, said thai she was deeply touched with themes sage. She had watched with admira tion the determined and gallant de fence, and expressed regret at tbi unavoidable loss of life incurred. §Rev. Greenougb, ex - Chairman of thdfl Baptist Conference, entered an emM phatic protest against tho attitude ofl the peace-at-auyprice party* witd special reference to the efforts and writings of Mr W. T. Stead and Reil Silas Hocking, the well known Freel Church Methodist minister* I January 1. I England declines to purchase Amerifl can waggons, fearing to raise inter! national objection. I The newspapers urge letting con< tracts for waggons to colonial firms. The Daily Mail declares that reluct ance on the part of Sir M, Hicks Bead ito provide the money before thi declaration of war is responsible for tb« delay m transport The Timet attack*! the War Office foi neglecting to supply the mo«t modem guns. Calcutta, Dec 81 Twelve thousand pounds bat been subscribed to the India Tfar Fund. ;, The Third Bengal Cavalry, consist-fl ing of mixed natives, subscribed tfl day's pay to the fund. \ -*■ Not YoßK,>Dec 31. ■ The New York and Boston P' dM Councils passed pro-Boer re&plutiooftfl the former with one dissentient^ |^|

Cape News by the Mail.

The Eimberley Fighting.

Affairs at Mafekinf.

Six Days' Fighting: at EuTumi

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 2, 9.10 ft.m». Thii Office 10-50 a.m) Hobaxt, January 1 The Waiwera arrive! to-night with Gftf files to December 0. Further, particulars have bank received « the Kimberley fight. 'Che enemy were conn pletely rooted, and the whole of their supply of artillery, »aunmtiti<ra, gunpowder, gan*> limber waggon, and sjiue oxen wets cap. tared. Major Turner .then aH»**«d Mm ridge where four redoubts were anaupd* Three were captured mfter severe fighting, bat the enemy, receiving FeinfommenU, made a desperate atand by the fourth. In leading his men agiinat the last work Major Turner was shot through the head and killed on the spot). This was the hottest part of the engagement, and an it was evident the position could only be captured by a larger force at the point of the bayonet the British withdrew." Their losses were twenQ^bwa killed and twenty-eighb wounded, two or] whom have since died. The Boers olung I tenanciously to cover, and their losm"«t| unknown. ■ ■ ■ Mafeking was all well on the 6th, although riddled with bullet?. Everybody keeps ÜBW shelter like rate m a hole. The Boen rtnt k waggon loaded with dynamite down 4 circular railway to explode m Mafokisg,'but fortunately it went off too soon, aithongil every building w&a violfittly shaken. ' *"* (Received Wakapuaka Jan. 2, 9.20 a.m, This Office J0.9 a.m) , JHojBjiRT, January 1 On November: Ig, 'tte Boers attacked Childfi' redoubt, three miles west of ptvtrg map. After six days' Sghting the Boeri retired, losing hefirt, and not being able bo take the position. The enemy ' lost thirty five killed and many wounded. Trooper Huut } of the N.pf. Contingtnfc ? who hurt his spine by slipping on tbt steamer's deck, is returning home by the VVaiwera, , »

THE ASHBtJRTON OtJARDIAN • TGESDaI, JJINUARt % i960.



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GORE OATM¥AL-251b Bag, 2s 6d Van Houten's Cocoa, fib, lid ; Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, £lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4£d >taal Good Candles, 4£d per Ib ; 8s M Parade Candles, ;™».^ fluted, 6*d per Ib ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lisrhts Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is I Pearl, 61bs for Is Rago, 71bs for la Mixed Peel, Lsmon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 71b ttnß, 3a 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 6d per Ib j 4a 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6d per doz Lea and Perrin'a Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per Ib Mazlna fid per dozen 5s 6d Whiting,, i b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 3d per Ib Preserved Fruit, 2£lb ting, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3£d per Ib Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 561 b lie 3d Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finest Raisins 6£dperlb Finest Sultanas ... ... 7|d „ „ Finest Currants 5d „  per case 4M   Stewing Figs ».. ... 7|d „ „ French Pl&ms (choice) ... 1« «,  Stewing Plants ..< ... 3d „ „ Finest Muscatels ... ... la )& „  Californian Muscatels ... la „  Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9d pp>r box Almonds, Jordan... ... 2s 4d per Ib Almonds, Valencia ... la 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d  „ Barcc'pnaNnta ... .. 8d .  Shell Almonds 10d  „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, *|d per doz and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle ench Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz txey'a Blacklead, Id 3ize, 9d per doz amee'^Dome Blaokkad, 6d per d



i W AVERLEY WINS Ql BOXIHG DAY. ASHBURTON. Ist and 2£d — — Half Mile Ist and "2nd •— — One Mile Ist and 2nd — —- Two Mile Ist and 2nd — — WHEEL R^OJS KAIAPOL Wheel Bace „ „ First and fceoond Five Mile „ „ First GLENTUNNEL. Wheel Face j f  First and Second 1 Mile 5> „ First and Second J Mile „ „ First 5 Mile 4 , „ First and Second OXFORD. \ Mi'e ,-, „ First -■ 5 Mile „  First and Second Wneel Eace „ ,» First and Third TOTAL AMOUNT WON :£95 10 s OU C OF A POSSIBLE £125. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LlST*;** :?c . j WB] Claim to be the Loading Firm of G ooers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We import all oar Stock from the Home Marbofcs for Spot Cash, and are therefore m the best position oo supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. . We guarantee all oup gooda fall weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all go^ds at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order with as can get a parcel ticket, and ther fore always beware of ..having their goods at the station m time, No charge for ticket. T7«T /^TTT> per Ton - ( - JJ JIAJ U±l PER SACK 13s. — SUGJ^AIC — SJdl per ib with Tea I MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— le lOd, §2s, 2s 4dl per ib 51b Box «. .- . m 8a 9d, 9s 7d, ils IQibßox - - .. 16s Bd, 18a 4d, 21«18d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, Jlßs 4d ; Sib, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF, TEA 101 b Box, |18d 4d; 51b, 9a 7d -PKOVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'e always lnjatock. CHEESE—Finesb Factory, 6d per Ib BAOON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork," "D.fMc'Jallara. i Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d.



A GRF.AT VICTORY. npHB Crowds who patronised the " Corner" during Christmas Eve must have been .X. aetonisherl at the r.urnbera who were eager'y en<h nvouiing to secure some of the tempting Unca offend by us during this Festive Season. Tney mostly assured us that for Vi'iaiity, r»efo tu.d Mo.-lorate Prices ih«, f , ( , u dM iffond to them were unequalled m Ash burton, and whilst thanking our tOOT cuatoincrs on that <Juy, and our fuends, oue and all, for their patronage, we feel wohavo secured A GREAT VICTORY n the Drapory Trade, for a firm position, and good defences thus established, are not likely to booq be captured by our opposing forces. During the New Year we shall continue to do our utmost to maintain our REPUTATION FOR VALUE AND SELECTION. And backed up by oar Friends both m town and country we shall, witbo ■■ ' oar LEADING POSITION AGAINST ALL COMERS, WISHING YOU ALL A Happy and Prosperous New Year, We are, Yours obediently, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD 11 THE COBNER," ASHBURTON MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BUOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE Houho for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give yo<» the best valck for mttle'mokby. HONESTY is om Policy. We mil not Guarantee you an article unleaa we know it will give you >very .Satisfaction. One Trial is all we>ak—Our Goods Sell themselves. «•*«-*»—j. MELLOR, TANOBED BTFEBT, ASHBURTDJ» "~ SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS AEB COMING AGAIN HUBIUH! HURRAH! H. M. JONES. __(X) A LARGE &nd Well Selected Stock of Gooda for all Departments, imported direotffrom leading London, American and Japanese houseß, ooneisling of BOOKS. STATION KRY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-nacß (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NKW YEAR Gifts BIRTHDAY fe WEDDING PRKSENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Tariety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novela. and various Bindings, Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various style?) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns, STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6i and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward *nd Co , of London A«l. values. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Caseß, Ladiea' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, —, Pencil Cases. Cornpaniomsl FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vaaea, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaekets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bohlb Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. ~> BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Satin Lined, ail sizes and piices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Seis, Ooats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocka, Arke, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns,, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good mftchioe, h&ad.&nd Treadle from £410s to £9 103. Makes a splendid present. JPIAJNOSand ORGABIS From lOs per month Lowest Cash. Prices. (TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. CAMERON STREET LOTS 12 13. 17. 18, 19, WILLOW ___ STREEJ, TREVORTON. I have for Bale-A very Comfortable \U EEcY c Pa o v. rent when with a Deposit dwelling of seven rooma, with convenient .* \ °*£2° °, r £30 Vm ca? ,aoq.uire the ■Les^together jHjh quarter .ere of » land, well laid out id la^fl.ani room 8) f or £85. The intereet on th« unpaid n i it j«i. ''Oftion of Purchase Money at the rate of 6 are constrnoted of the „ . r centi only amounting to about Ib 3d per H^oest material, and the workmanship week, Is nnequa'led The property ia'sifcaated m close proximity I Foil particulars on application to to the River, and is convenient alike for I " F. FERRIMAN. fishing, bathing, and firewood. L—.—— — ——— Full parriouiaru on application. I Smoke Ntw Venus l( F. FERRIMAN.