THe ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburtrm daily for — i CHRISTOHUROH—at 7,20 a.m., 11 a.m., j 3.15*p,m., 7 spm. (express) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. ; DUNKDIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) , SPRINGBURN-ab 4.25 p.m. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHRISTOHURCH-at 10.45 s.m., 1247 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10:35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—at 945 a.m,

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon foi September

SUN.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 For Northern .Porta Weutport, and West Coast, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p m FRIDAY. BKPT 7. I For Northern Ports, Weat.porti, Australian Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa, Cey lon, India, China, etc, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed via Suez), due London Oocober 25, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, also British Columbia, Canada, United States, etc, United King dom and Continent of Europe, via Vancover, (due Vanoouver 4th October, London 17ch October), per Mokoia, at 10.30 a m. Due Sydney September 13'h

SECOND EDITION Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1900 THE LAGHMHOR ENCAMPMENT.

The members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles are particularly fortu nate in having for their commander an officer so enthusiastic and thorough in his determination to place them in the very {rout rauk of New Zealand troops fta Captaia Buckley. From the establishment of the corps, he has been indefatigable in making opportu nities for the m6n to drill and loam their duties, and his efforts in that direction culminated last week in an encampment, which he provided with the special object, we believe, of preparing the members of his corps to take a creditable share in the mili tary proceedings at the Jubilee in Christchurch. Naturally the proposal was received by the men with great satisfaction, and now that the whole undertaking—a pretty expensive and costly one by the way—has been car ried out so well, there seems to be a consensus of opinion amongst experts that it has been a great eucee s. Nearly every member of the Mounted Corps mustered, and a large portion have got. the benefit of the whole of the instruction and practical work given to them. A goodly number,too. of the infantry have derived considerable advantage from their visits to the Lagmhor camp during the past few days; and many of the general public, who have hitherto been unable to wit ness any military manoeuvres have profited by the occasion. Although the local infantry companies have regularly gone into camp in the drill shed, it stands to reason their experience could not include some of the most difficult, important »nd practical branches of a soldier's duties in the field, and one result of Captain Buckley's experiment will probably be to induce Government to seriously consider the feasibility of providingfor periodical wcrkintheduties pertaining to active service. There has been some talk of making a certain amount of field work compulsory upon all of oar volunteers, but we are in clined to think that the desired end weuld be more satisfactorily attained by facilitating local encampments such ai that which is just concluding at Lagmhor, with an annual one for the whole colony, the attendance being regulated as heretofore. Volunteers are not exactly in the same position as paid soldiery, and their private affairs have to be considered! There is one suggestion we think worthy of conside ration in this connection, which is that some portions of mounted infantry drill might be advantagiously picked up by Buch members of theloeal infantry corps, who could provide {themselves with horses, A little instruction, ouch for instance, as was given to the members of our South African Contin gents juafc before peaviug the colony, would be found of considerable service in the event of asuddendemandfor more mounted infantry, than might be available. The details of Mich a scheme do not appear to present any serious difficulties.

Local and General.

* # * Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourih pagea of this issue.

Farewell Social,—The members of the U. A,O, Druids lodge tender a farewell social to Bro. J H Pauling, P. DP, to-night, in the lodge room. All brethren are invited to attend.

Modht Somibs Chttboh—Mr A B Peaohe writes correcting a statement published in out report; of the opening of 8b Aiden's church, ab Mount Somers, that he was architect for both church and parsonage. Mr Peache aays:—l was architect only for the vicarage, though I looked after the building of both. Mr Clarksoo, of Clarkson and Ballantyne, Ohriatchuroh, was the architect for the church, and had drawn Che plans over a year ago for us, before ha took Mr Ballantyue into partnership, uud, there fore, deserves all credit for designing our handsome little church.

Timber MBASCRHMENT-^We are in receipt of a very handy little pamphlet, which is a timber ready reckoner, compiled by Mr IDhomas Bain, of Inveroargill. The calcu lations given are comprehensive and minute, and include, inferalia, iineal measurement, superficial measurement, and tables of prices ranging from 2s 6d per hundred square feet to 21s. There are 32,244 asperate calcula tions, and 252 separate headings, embracing 754 different-, sizes of eawn timber. The headings rt Ihe columns range from one inch up to 144 inches, and on every page a*» consecutive numbers from one to one hundred and from one hundred to one thousand ; in the priae columns the numbers arethe same, namely, Ito 1000 1 The price per 100 ft ' super are gives, and raage from 2i 6d per J.OO super fe»t to 21i, i

Personal—His Lordship Bishop Julius, was a passenger by the traia from Orari this morning.

Tint Weathiu—Captain Edwin wires :— Strong north to west and south-west winds ; glass rise after twelve hours from now; indications of ratn.

- Lecture Postponed—Tbe Rev. J Camp bell's lecture advertised to take place in the Waterton Hall, Wednesday evening, has been postponed till Saturday, September 8k

A Hakb Kut—They have a Kanaka at Brisbane who butted a travelling locomo tive with his head, and was not killed. One of his legs was broken, but his head was not in the least damaged. AU the hard headed men are not in politics

New Zealand Savages—This Is how a Ch uese writer describes New Z slanders in a Chinese paper :—' They live months with oub eatiug v mouthful of rice; they eat bullooks and sheep in enormous quantities, with knives and. prongs. They never ODJoy themse.vee by nitting quietly on their an cestors' graves, but jump round and kick balls us if paid for it, and they have no dignity, for they may be found walking wish women.'

The Hidalts ot Lord R»bkmw—-A para graph in a Home paper of July SStk say*: — 4 the health of Lord Roberts is beoomiag ft matter of muoh concern with th« members of his personal staff. Private dispatches re ceived on Saturday at the War Office say that he has praotioally bees eoritined to bed for ten days, and that his last messages were written, by him as he lay on his baok It is however, hoped thab rest will completely restore him. But he is advised that in future he must) refrain from long rldeß—an operation he underwent some time ago ren dering horsemanship particularly distress ing to him

Music at the Hospital—-A sacred concert which was greatly appreciated by the patients, was given at the Hospital on unday afetrnoon by a party of local musicians. Songs were rendered by Miss Ada Gates, Miss Jones, and Mesara Oliver and Edwin Craighead, and violin and clarionet solos by Messrs McOlurg and TJa drill respectively. Au instrumental quarr tette concluded the programme, after which, the matron, on behalf of the patients ex pressed their thanks and gratitude for the et>joyable music.

The Governor—Mr W J Kent, Manager for BUi&ntyoe and Co., Timaru, on Friday received a letter from Ctptain Dudley Alexander, bbc Governor's private sreretary, as follows : —♦* Dear Bir,~l beg to thank you for your telegram and letter of the 15th, informing me as to house furniture. His Excellency has decided not to tike a house at present in the Canterbury district." The reference to house furniture is to an offer made by BuHautyne and Co., to furnish a certain empty house (or indeed any other) for His Excellency on very easy terms, in the interestjof the district, which must hare been greatly* benefited by the sojourn of the Governor in it during the summer.

Bangitata Road District —A meeting of ratep<yers took plaoe on B'riday evening at M&yfield to consider the question of dividing the road distriot and annexing a portion of of ib to the Anama district. About 50 ratepayers attended* Mr 0 J Harper, chairman of the Road Board, was in the chair The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, and gave a detailed account of the expenditure for some years past above and below Shepherd's Bush road; also the amount of rates collected, and the rateable value of the upper and lower portions of the district. After considerable discussion, and ihe airing of many little grievances, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr G Sewell, seconded by Mr Fraser, ''Ihaftio the opinion of this meeting, it is nob advisable to sever any portion of the present Rangitata Road district." On the motion of Mr Mabley, seconded by Mr Spenaley, ib wa« agreed to invite the Anama Road District to amalga mate with the Rangitata Road District. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting terminated. ,

"OUESBLVES AS OTHER SHE ÜB."— 0% frienda are generally too polite to tell us oar faults ; bat they seldom fail to observe the fit and style oi our clothes. Young mau 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 " i.o your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors whem you will always find a large assortment of ' Up to date" suitings to selecb from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Craigiiead and Berryman speaks volume!'. This firm has just imported ptobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Aahburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both ashionable andjdurable.

The Breelong Blacks.

More Robberies

The murderers Fired on.

Par United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Sydney, Sept 2 The Governors have robbed several more homesteads. A party of civilians exchanged shots with the murderers, who escaped before the police gob to the soene* ■

News in Brief.

It will be satisfactory to the farmers and general public to know that) the well known trotting stallion, general Tracey, will be al the service of breeders in the Ashburton county during the coming season,

The Ashburton Mounted Rifles.

The proceedings ai the camp of the A«h burton Mouated Rifles at L&gmhor on Sun day, varied somewhat from those of the preceding days. In fact, the pnblie had been looking forward to a visit to the scene of operations, and put in an appearance in force during the afternoon. Had it been generally known that moncernvrei wonid take place in the morning, no doubt the viaitors would*have put in an appearance earlier* Those who waited until the after noon, therefore, lost one of the most exciting parts of the day's work, the extended order drill, during which some excellent work was done by the troop under their leaders. The march past was also a feature, and was creditable to the attention paid by the men to some of the details of their drills la the afternoon people from Ash burton and sur rounding districts mustered in great num bers at Lagmhor, At one time there were over 200 bioycles stacked in one yard, representing a valuo of about £$ 000 ; and there were also a great number of firapa. Probably from IQOO 60 1200 persons were present about three o'clock. The work of the corps was then concluded for ft time, and the members 1 availed themselves of the opportunity to show their frieuda round. Certainly the visit was well wnih p&v'ng» apart alto gether torn the encampment). The oon?e. niento Btablea, coach houses, and harness roomi, and the wiy in which they were all kept, were a revelation to most. During the afternoon visitors were provided with refreshments, and to judge from the way in whioh the refreshment marquee was crowded all the afternoon, th» attendants who were remarkably attentive, must have been kepb pretty busy. The band played during the afternoon, a number of pieces chiefly patriotic ; and taking all things into consi deration a more instructive and enjoyable afternoon has seldom been spent by the visitors, amongst whom were a number of Ihe leading citizens of Aihbnrton, and a great many members of the Rifles and Guards, A church pirade took place is the evening, when the Rev. Mr Skinner con ducted the service.

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Bieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Copenhagen August 31 M. de Witte, the Russian Minister of France, is now at Copenhagen, trying to negotiate a loan of twenty millions sterling with .Paris financiers: London, August 31 Sir John Lawes, the well-known authority on agricultural matters is dead, aged 36. Sydney, September 2

The Austrian Consul interviewed Pir W J Lyne with reference to some fifty Auatriana who have reached Sydney en route to New Zealand, The shipping companies refuse to carry them to their destination. Sir W J Lyne cabled to Mr Seddor, who replied, that he had warned the shipping companies several times that they would net be allowed to land the men in New Zealand.

The Austrian* have money. There is no objection to their landing and remaining in Sydney.

The eighteen-footer Baby, with thirteen on board, capsized daring a sudden equall off tbe North Head. Four young men—Robert Morris, Charles Eusb, Aubrey Owen, and Thomas Connors— were drowned. A fifth, Barn's, is in a serious condition.

Methven Sunday School

A most successful social in conncc'ion with the Methvea Sunday school w«« held in the schoolroom, Methven, on Friday last The tea tables with their deoorauuna of sptlng flowers and dainty provision*, pre» Han bed a most attractive appearaoee, and were presided over by Meedamea Duff, Stoba, Hibb?, Fiulftysoo, and Young, as sisted by Misses Hibbs, Finlayson, Patton, Duff, Campbell, Lock, and Kennington. Mrs E A Lock, superintendent ot the Sun day sohooi, presided at the after-meeting, and spoke earnestly of the work being done' Mr J Henderson, the secretary! stated the school had made satisfactory progress during the past year, and read the balance sheet, ■bowing a small credit balance on the years' finance. During the evening the Rev West bropke gave an address, and several anthems were sang by a choir under the leadership of Mr Lock. An o chestra of several instruments contributed largely to the evening's enjoyment, and two items coo* stating of piano, Miss Hibbs, first aud second riolin, Miss Lock and Mr G Hughes, flute, Mr Rands, cornet and euphonium, Mr Lock and Mr H Look, were greatly appreciated. The most; pleasing pirt of the programme was given by the children themselves. Great praise is due to Miss Willis for the time and trouble taken in training them. A special feature of the evening was a dialogue entitled 'The Flower Queen,' ft was indeed a pretty night to see the youthful que«n (Miss Delia Duff) on her flower-decked I throne, surrounded by her twelve nymphs in white, each wearing a crown and adorned with the flower they represented, telling of the work they had done during the year. The decorations of this dialogue were quite a work of art. Action songs by the boys 4 The Stage Coach,' and by the girls • The Truants,' gave evidence of careful training, I and were received with mneh appreciation. Mr Randeraon recited ' Billy's Rose' with much feeling. Soloa by Harry Hands and George Duff, also a duet by Roy Young md I Una Rands were nicely rrndered. Many of the items were rerlemanded. Miss Hibbs acted as aacompanist. Her efficient help contributed much to the success of the musical portion of the entertainment.

LAWN TENNIS.

Tho annual general meeting of the Aihhur ton lawn Tennis Cub waa held in ths Orange Hall on. Saturday evening before a i fair attendance. Mr 0. W. Purnell was re-elected President for the ensuing season and Messrs Alfred Harrison and Hugo Friedlander vice-Presidents. Mr Gustav Friedlander waH re-elected Treasurer, and Mr W, Coath Secretary, very complimentary references being made to the former Secretary, Mr T)ouglas, and the Treasurer for their valued service) during the past season; farther results thereof being the most satisfactory balance sheet'yet presented by the Society. The President (Mr Purnell) in thanking the members for his reelection offered a trophy value five guineas for competition in the Club, the trophy to.be won two years in succession. Mr Harrison also offered a racquet) for contest* A special vote of thanks was passed to the ladies who had kindly provided afternoon tea during the past season. Thfl opening day'for the prestnb year was duly arranged. A moiion of regret and sympathy was pas-Bed to the relatives of the late R. H. B* Upton* A strong Committee was formed during the evening foe the work of the Club during the ensuing year.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents

THE BOROUGH ELECTION

TO THE EDITOR Sir, —May I suggest that it would help the ratepayers at the coming elections if the candidates were to address a public matbiag and express their views on the subjects now before the citizens of Ashbnrbon, Such questions as purchase of Gas Works, German iieisus Colonial or English Qemens, h;gh I pressure water supply for engiues versus electricity, shingle versus broken metal for road making, State fire insurance, site of tho new Posb Office, and various other local subjects require ventilation and these oould all be enlarged on by candidates, whose i ideas are at present unknown to the rate pay fis generally.—l am, ett., Ratspayer No. 95.

The Sheep Supply

* Mr Alex, Scott, auot ioneer to the National Mortgage and Agency Company, has kindly supplied the following interesting formation dealing with this matter :—The number of merino breeding ewes iv the colony up to the',3obh April, 1898, was 1,204,546; of merino wethers, there were 968, 187; of merino dry ewes, there were 229,666; of merino lambs, (wethers and ewee) s there were 397,416; a total of 2,799,809 merino sheep, Of crossbred breeding ewes in tha colony for the same period, there 'were 7,075,519 ; of two-tooth |and older wethers there were 2,950,049; dry Jewes, 1,353,523 ; lambs (ewes and wethers) 5,013,260; the stud sheep numbered 481,565, showing a grand total 7 of merinos and erossbreds of 19,373,725. The total number of »heep in the colony up to 30oh April, 1899, | was 19,348,506; a decrease from the previous year ?l 325,219. The export returns, by the Wellington Meat Company, for the twelve month anding June 30th, 1900, show that 2,147,056,1601b ehepp were exported, and 1, 549,492 lambs. That added to the con sumption in the colony, which is put down for the twelve months, ending April 30th, 1899, at 2,300,000, gives a total of 5,996,548, or say 6,000,000 exported and consumed locally The total breeding flicks of New Zealand are estimated ab 8.230,000; and taking the increase in lambing at 75 per cent, (which is a fair estimate) this would give an annual increase of 6,000,000 sheep are annually killed for export and local consumption together, thus leaving no margin whatever to come and go upon, or for mortality amongst the flocks* It is ap parent, from the facts disclosed by these figures, that the remedy for the evil lies in the increase of our breeding supplies.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph — Copy rig hi Bong Kong August 31 The Legations' barricades pretested a wonderful sight. They possessed a few obsolete guns. One was con structed out of fire extinguisher cylin ders, while candlesticks and metal ornaments were converted into bullets. Ten thousand sand begs, made of silk brosade, and valued at £1 per bag, were used in the defences. The re lievers were amazed at the gay appear ance of the Legations, resembling a garden party, the ladies being arrayed in fresh, bright summer toilettes, bat .they afterwards found hew pathetically [pale and emaciated the unfortunate i people were It was arranged that the Allies should march through tht Imperial City on the 28th The British warship Isia has landed marines at Amoy. September 2 M. De Qiers, the Russian Ambassa dor, and General Lenericb, command ing the Russian forces at Pekin, have been instructed, local circumstances permitting, to withdraw all Russians to Tien-tsin, pending the appointment of plenipotentiaries. The Japanese and British withdrew the marines landed at Amoy. The Japanese Oosjsul at Amoy has been summoned to Tokio.

1 he Viceroy of Pao tiug fa recently wrote » letter which has been intercep ted, It stated that the Taotai of Thangehau, at the outsft of the troubles, invited two thousand Boxers to a feast, and during the meal the Imperial soldiers, acting on (he Taotai's orders slaughtered all of theu. Li Hung Ohang promises to vigorously restore order, protect the foreigners, and punish the Boxen. Washington, Sept 1

Russia informed Washington orally that the relief of the Legations termi nates the mission of the Allies. &. Russian representative was not needed in the absence of the Government from Pekio, hence Russia had recalled her Minister and her troopi. Bussia will appoint a Minister when a Government desirous of negotiating is reestablished. Russia does not intend to acquire territory. The occupation of Niu ohwang waa dictated fey military reasons for the security of the Russian borders, and ths place will be evacuated when order is restored, and if the action •f the other Fowen should prove no obitftcle

America replied to*thi« deliverance by asserting that, besides the relief of the Legations, the Allies are pledged to open the door to treaty rights and the enforcement cf reparation for the damage already inflicted. Pending a stable authority being set up, united j occupation of Pekin was desirable, because a separate withdrawal fore shadowed separate methods of protect ing the respective interests. Unless continued united occupation was agreed to General Uhaffee would be instructed' to arrange for a concerted withdrawal.

France completely acquiesced in this rep'y, while Germany resists the idea. New York, Sept 1

The New York Herald states that five Powers agree to withdraw from Pekin. Germany and Italy dissenting. London, Sept 1

The Times hopes it is unnecessary to say that Grsat Britain disagrees with the Russian proposals. It would not be safe to restore the old regime, and it does bob follow that the rest are bound to retire because some of the Allies cave. It will not be difficult to hold Pekin until a stable Government is set up.

Si Pete*sburg, September 2

Count Lansdorfi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, is a circular submitting the withdrawal proposal to the Powers, dwells upon the Allies' unimpaired agreement to maintain China's integrity and actual State organised, with, the view of promoting the establishment - of a stable and unassisted Government.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association—ByJEleetric Telegraph—Copy tight London, August 31 The railway is intact to Watervalon eler, Lorde Dandoaald and Strathcbna's Horse are nearing Nooifcgedacht, which ii deserted ex cept for the prisoners September 1 General BuHer, overlooking Nooitge dacht met thfl British prisoners. They were badly clothed and some were half starved.

There are 1590 Boers with two guns at Maqualling's Nek The British force at Fickaburg has been reinforced

Oolonel Kekewicb, from Kiaaberley, is hastening with the North Lancashire regiment toMafeking Daring the Boer attack on Winburg, eight Papetown Voluntoerß sortied and occapied a, dorjga at the^ear of the Boers: When the Boeps retired up the donga in single file twenty eight were captured, including Olivier and his sons. Observing 230 more approach ing, the Capetown men fired with great rapidity, killing six. The rest fled. The prisoners were conveyed to the catnp!

The Murder of Sins Humbert

MEMORIAL CEREMONY IN SYDNEY

United Preii AHooiation-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Stdnev, September 2 Ab an imprsssive ceremony in the Town Hall in memory of the late King Humbert, there were 5000 present. The Italian Con sul, Meairi Lyne, Btrton, and Reid de livered eulogiums. Resolutions of sympathy with Queen Margherits, the King and Queen, and the Italian nation, were carried. A troop of little maids, robed in white, laid wreaths of immortelles in front of a life-siza painting of tin late king.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright I/ONDON, August 31 Playing against Kent, Prince Ran jit singhi scored 220, making his eleventh century for the season, which is a record. London, September 1. Playing against Derbyshire, Abel ecered 193, making his eleventh] e«at»ry this iimom. '

Sporting.

I'nited Press Astooiatton—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, September 1 The following ia the retuib of the Uawkksbory Spein© Handioa*—Baiter* mv 1, Rook of Ages 2, Cyanide i. Won by a lung head.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The foHowicg are the acoaptsnoes for the Souh Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting:— »; Hunters' HußDtcs of 28 iovs ; one mile and a half—The Whip 12st 31b, Huntingdon 12 t 21b, Crash 12.t, Te Kooti list 4.b, Mainstay list. " * fcPRIJSa FUBDLI HANDICiP, of 60 SOT!) one miie and a half—llex ll«t> 101b, Skipper 10bi 2ib, Pipi 9*t 121b. Maiden Platb, of 30 sots ; six furlongs— Galileo Bit I3tb, Clytie 8«t 9b, Sara Bit, Paduß Bat», Folly 7afc 12lb, Bunrose 7«t 101b.

Tub Timaru Cop, oi 110 sots; on* nit* and a quarter—Conqueror 9<s 21b, Strath* nairn Btt 91b, Nihilist Bsr, Beabco«k 7st 9lb, Spider 7sto 51b, Absreomblt 7st 41b, V»r» dyke 7»t 31b, Susannah 7»*» Proposal 6«t 111b, Shouts Handicap, of 35 sots t four fur longs—Goldspur 10«fe Hlb, Paladin Bst 131b, St. Denis Bsfe 121b, Bristol Btt 4b, EM»I -weita 8«t 3ib, Warriogton 7«t 121b, Grandsnos 7*t 1 lib, Romanoff 7«t 10ib, Gladys 11. ?•• 71b, Lady Medallist 7st, Snnroseost 71b. First Handicap Tbot, of 30 soy*; on« mile and a half—Lexington ©sec, Littlt Archie I9*eo, Toby 22«e0, Mist 22»ee, Nan\»ganseU 25ieo, Vaa Wilkes 27«e0, Katipo 27aeo, Duck 27« ec, Yonog Bcrlia 3Cocc, Miracle Jack 30s«o, Dora 32sm, Pretoria II 34sec, Jaokoo 34»e0, Ng&ti maru 343«0, Jaiia 34sec. Wicltkr Handicap, of 40 sow; icrfla furlongs—Nihilist 9sfc 131b, The Bpfnscr 9»» s!b. First Blood 9ib 4ib, Phrjß* 9sf) 31b, Abercrombie 9*6 21b, Vandyke fsfc, Sp«0O lator Bst Sb, Cameo Bsb 61b. Flyisg Handicap, of 60 soys; viz for loogs- Dundas 9st olb, Jupiter Sst 121b, Sb Dents Bwb 41b, Bristol 7it 101b, Ficsfe Blood 7at 91b, Etdelwaits 7«fc 91b, Beliigerwt 7ab 61b, Gladys II 6st 131b.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

Nominations lor all handicap*, te b« decided ab the Aehbnrtba County Racing Olub'a Spring Meeting, to be held o» Sept, SO and 21, close with the Secretary (tfr A A Fcoki), at his office, ArcAde, thia (Uooday) evening, Bept. S, at 9"'ciock

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD

The monthly meeting of this Board wae held on Saturday. Pr*»ent — Mesara P. Stewart (chairman), Cochrane, J Lloyd, Wileon, and A Ayrton. CORRBSPOMDEK t» Correspondence was read irom the County Council, te van of ateam road rollar so be purchased. Members appeared to be of the opinion that the daily coat of j63 10j for roller had better be spent ia metalling the roada. It wag decided to reply that tble ' Board would be glad to use it, bat coold give no guarantee aa to hiw often it would be required. , THIRDS It wan decided to expend £12? 19a 6d in road formation, ko. Mr R J Maxwell's application for fencing material for reserve rented was declined. Mr Geo Lamb's request that Milton Road I from Wakanui Road to naieyarda be re paired and portion* cleared, waa acceded to. ovebskek's report The overseer reported thab Mr MoQuir* , had removed the obstruction on the road frcnting hia property. TBNiIRS I Tenders wore opened for various oonttacta. |No 34, Hampton's and Winter's Road, shinning and tusaockiae, Geo CoohraM, li 81 ; N Fitzgerald, Is 2|d ; Jag Gibioo, la 2d ; No 35, formation 4', shingling 1* 6d, Jas Gibson ; formabion 4s 6d, ahingling la 2d, P Hanson.—lt waa decided to accept J Gibson'a tender for both contraata, Nob 34 and 35.

BATES The Chairman 1* notice of motion earn* before the Board, and hia retolotion «h carried, that a general rate of £d la the £, on all properties in WakMui Bond Diatriet for NO9 2 and 3 Ward a, and also a nparate rate of an additions! |d in the £be madt in No 3 Wsrd

The above rates to be paid in one iam on 25th September

This wai eventually carried, »nd Mesirs Lloyd and Coohrane were appointed to sign the rate book A list of necessary works with estimated cost was placed before the Bpard, and sun dry tenders were authorised for contracting in both wards, to be advertised and return able ab next meeting, AOCOVKTB Accounts were passed amounting to £27 7* sd, after which the meetiDg adjourned*

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAB

Punishing the lUiders

iletliune Captures Stock, Armi, 4c

No Manser Ammunition Left

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Received Wakapuaka September, 3, 91ta.m Thia Office 9 48 a.* Londok, Sept S Lord Roberts has burned thirty Fret State farms and fined the owners of fifty other* one-eighth of their value m a punish* mtut lor the railway nidi. General Be.tb.ttne ha* occupied Yryede, capturing quantities of cattle, sheep, and ammunition* Botha has ordered the Mausers to be returned to head-quarters until farther ammunition is available. Meantime the Boers use Martini rifles. While some oaptnred British oficeri were being transferred to Barbertoo ten escaped, including Lieutenant Bundle, of ■ (he 6th Dragoon Guards, late of New South Wales.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrla Telegraph

Wellington, September 3 A woman named Mary Henderson, described as a herbalist, ha» been arrested on a charge of perform tag an illegal operation yon a young girl who is in so critioal a oondi> tion that her depositions have been takes A cable has been received that the Kamara, which left the Cape on Atigait 86, has on board Troopers Furlong of Masierton, F W Nightingale (fourth contingent), Half of Hokitika, West, Bonld (Robert!*' Horst), Edwards (Kitchener's Some). There are two West's, one in the second and one in the fourth contingent. The executive of the National Dairy Asso* ciaiioa, is approaching the Taraaaki freezing Works Coy, to ascertain what terms on which the Coy's works at Motoroa, can be seoared. The ABaociation considers the freeling of butter can be better done, and controlled by the producers, if the result is not satisfactory. The Association will consider the advisability of ereoting works of its own. At the Magistrate's Court Frank Toss, for attempted burglary wa» sentenced 4s* six months* imprisonment. Mrs Mary Hender son was charged with performing an illegal operation on Winifred Luke, aged 18. The case was remanded till Monday in come, quenoe of the critioal condition of the girl. Bolaz, . the Amtrian, who escaped from the Mararoaat Auckland, was brought ap and charged with abtemptiog to evade the Immigration Restriction Asl. He. > waa registered under the nama of Thos Robaoo, He could nob even write his own name, and possessed only 4* 6d. It appeared, however, that he had taken the precaution to seonr* a return ticket-. The oasa was dismissed oa the Union Ompauy undertaking to Me that the mm vrs returned to Sydney. The ir. a nag' r of ilio Company asked for a pelioa guard at Lytteltoc, and was told the Department wf»o!d look after

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TO LET. AOOMFORI'ABLE UnUage of two Boom* and Scallery, situ »ted in Grey Street. Well sheltered by a m urcrocaepa fence F. FKRHIMAN. ' ~ TUTTITt ~ BURNETT STREET WEST ACOMFORTaBLR Cottage nt 3 rooms wall situated. Ranta!—s 61 F. FERRIMAN. ~ If ARM, FOR ~*\ht~. O/f Acre«, within 2 miles of Aehhurton. O~fc This shooed pr«.ve a aoa-.d irv->B -menn tot otpital. Price, £1174 Th« property will let en » long l«asf> to a good ten*n f. «•___ F. j^BRglM >yy ~~FQtf BAbE," In Petnt Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, conslstln JgL cf 7 rooms, with bath and abundant ettpply of water, detachtd washhoose, | me of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minates 1 walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. f"~ferriman. Erate Agent, Ashbarton. •" ¥<W "Salk '"" WIRTKB'S ROAD, ALLENTON Within three minutea' w*lk of the Pabllo Sahool I HAVE reoeivsd ins'motion* from J FoWLEE, to tell five acres of land, on which i» erected a comfortable house of eight roorni and a conveoient liable an 3 trap thed. The orchard is well stocked with frolt treet, and the e'te oannofe be beaten for residential purposes F FERRIMAN, FOR SALE, TANORED STREET, _3?h« Residential Streeb of the Town. A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms j the section is Well fenced, and of w**w**. F . f BRBIMAIS . "fO~LETT~ IN TANOHED STREET, A SHOP, adjoining Mr Hall's. F. FESRIM 'AH ~~FOR BALE. Pfinoess Stront and Smith's Road An excellent) opportunity IHaVS been tastrnoted to eeH all tha block of land aituated aa above, oon taining 8 aarea 32 perches, together with the buildings situated thereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling ftnd shop, carpenter's work shop, stable and cow *hed. Two acres have bsen laid off as an orchard, and are well stocked with choioo fruit trees. A water race runs through the property The land Will be sold aa a whole or the building with 4 acres of laud may b« had separately. F. FKRRTMAN. J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER b JEWELLEB, TT A.S j ist received a Large Shlpmenc OF WATCHES. WATCHES "6 Dv zen Nickel Levers at 27s ©d Specially made to order, Strongly built, to ouifc hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. $ Doaien NICKEL WATCHES at 20s: Tin beat value in the Colony, 1 year's Guarantee. A N«w and Full Stock of Gant's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lensea on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those asinjj the famous "LAZ\RXJS" Spectacles a special importation of bia lYaniQi and Lenses to hand. SIGS-JECX- 1? JS S3 TT IN G-. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. j. v.de"beck, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Ashburton. FIRST Cod sign merit OF mm in NOW BEING OPENED. SPECIAL : 3000 YARDS ! i OF PRIiNT, F«*st O^lottra, at %%& Yard, ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO.



Important Announcement to Farmers. .— ~:o:— . ) pON&IDBRABLB REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DRILLS, BINDERS, ETC., IP ORDERED IMMEDIATELY. Farticul&rs from RKID AND GRAY, ABBBURTON, SPRING GO 0 D S. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD [ AHK no.T Showing Their First and Newest Arrivals in SPRING NOVELTIES. Ladies'Fischus Lac Ties, I adiea' Silk lie*, Bows and Collarettes, Black Black and White fcffecta h\ .Silks, Satias, Sattens, and Lustres BEAUTIFUL BLOUSE M&T&JtIiLS. I New Sailor Hats, ut w Fancy Hats, new Khaki Hats, new Hat Bands. Ohild's new Pinafores in Silk and Nainsook New Millinery in latest Qhifton Trimmings, and large lot of Spring Flowers New Lacep, new Embroideries, new Lingeries A Large Shipment of Ladies', Mies s' Children's and Genta' Boots and Shoes, specially bought from a leading Manufacturer (see window in East Street) Household Requisites for renewing " the brightness of the Home " at the 11 Spring Cleaning"—-New Garpetn, new Door Mats, new Hearth Rugs, and Door Slips New Lace Curtains end Tapestry Hangings and Fringes NEW BLINDS IN ALL MAKES. Have also opened a first class lot of Men's Felt and Straw Hats, specially made for us, suitable for Squatter, Farmer, Artisan or Labourer. t-rr\ NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE OOUNBR.i SPRING GOODS. thFpoiypathic mkdical institute NEXT VISIT TO ABHBURTON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SbPrEMBftR 7 2 o'clock until Bpm SATURDAY, *8 9a m until 2 o'clock ONLY ' CONSULTATION FBiDE GRANGE'S HOTEL POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF HEALING, < y^A i« the surest and most rapid System, as it cures with S" .\Jtft\j? absolute certainty each diseases as Cancer, Epilepsy, fe^^L^ftJLgLaS&LjKa^k »nd Anthma, incurable under the old system, ns well as ■R^j^^^^^^Hßajapß ail Chronic and Nervous Complaints of Women and Men: MORIS CURES MADE BY POLYPATHY (Eg§^33&iSg§%ZZtt thaa Rny OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WORLD i^^^^^^^^l^St THOUSANDS OF TESITMONIALS Kpi'eptic Fits For Eight Years ; Also Heart Diieafe /yj^Bßfl^SSS-iirMlwff^lß Your medieincH hare done me a great deal of good. r^V^njiSJljsSga&flKS cc' better in every way, and the pains at the heait Vfiß^Bf&j^^H^^^^^KH have entirely left rrte. I have not had one lib i!dco wK^^^KKfßm^^^Qr& taking your medicine- - Jkbbmiah Fostbh mHhJJ^BMB^^B^B9 Lung Disease and Extreme Debility BMMBIIIHHfc^BBBBB-M I have much pleasure in sending this letter, thanking Ss^S^^^^H&fl^HvS Joa very ninoh for the benefit I hare derived from your ■■HHhH^^KI medicine, which I have beets using six weeks I was Sff^Erdi^RKii^H^M reduced in weight from 12efc 41b down to 8»t 7ib, and I JHlßßwHWlSflPtfi hac^ quite given myself up to my Maker ; but, thank MBBBBjßaSafctaf Ood, after I had been under your treatment nine days .^fcyw||iJ fc|M^g^Jß^MHy^pf my friends cou'd see a change in me, at>d I could feel ! PPff^W .pftP"™W*j}4p- ifc myself, and have been improving ever since You J&.£££?%Jl b*J&&p-^*£g£bolßbr''~ m can ute this letter for a testimonial, or refer anybody "^^^^^§kamgma^gmmßgß^ to me Wishing you every prosperity—Yours reipaot- They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathio Method, which does away with all examination and all local treafcmanfe. They also desire to impress upon all man who are suffering that they have the iu^ly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, to well and favourably known in the Old World as the " AntKAgnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have auch opportunity. , . , , If yon cannot Vlsife, WRITE for Question List to Ohnatchnrch, with Stamped Envelope and you will receive an iirm diate reply. Medicine packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER THE NEW AUTOMATIC KNITTER. ANDREW ORR TTAS been arpoints* SOLE AGENT for the above Machines. Orders now taken for delivery Ist; March. Will KDit a Pair of Socks in 85 minutes, Stockings iaso minutes. A Child of 12 years of age is able to work it. For further particulars apply to tl;e Agent; «0« ANDREW OR R.



Little children full of health Do love to laugh and play, And many *, man would give his wealth To be as brighb as they. Though illness may attend us all, As we become mature, Yet coughs and cold* will turely fall Tore Woods' Great Peppermint Curt Smoke Heir Yeans



SHEARMAN BROSj have larg« stock Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Gum, Koollbah, and Ginn&m.oQ ure The reliable Family Remedy Woods'sreat Peppermint Cure foe Ooaghs and Golds-* la fid and 2i 6d