The Staff of the British Amy

TTndar tbe present system of com- \ petitive examination we have no^ security that all those who have genu- J me ability for Staff duties in the fie'd j are afforded an opportunity of joining J the College; that, actually, a largo number of Staff College graduates have proved the error of their selection j by incompetence in the discharge of their duties ; that the principles under which the recommendation of candi dates is conducted admit of consider able improvement; that a competitive examination has the effect of dismissing many of more practical value than others who succeed, and that therefore a system of entrance by seniority of qualification would be preferable; that ths examination itself should be strictly confined to subjects having a direct bearing upon efficiency in the field j that officers who lack private means should be assisted to improve them selves by study abroad, where training upon a large scale can be observed ; that a rigorous system of rejection and selection should be practised by the commandant of the Staff College, so as to ensure that none but the most com petent officers shall become graduates, and that the moit suitable spheres of usefulness shall be allotted to each individual — United Service Magazine.

My Lady's Satchel

[By Te X a wan a,

For the first time since having been promoted to the high effice of satchel bearer to her Ladyship, I had, to-day, the audacity to slip something into that dainty receptacle instead of taking anything out. The other night after having taken, most conscientiously, the elocutionary exeroist b ohe has prescribed for me, and havipg quaffed an excellent and restorative lemon-cup, I sat dreaming by the fire, my thoughts occupied upon the marriage of my old chum, Brown, who has taken to himself one of the moat charming girls 1 have ever met. I have known her very intimately for many years, and have always regarded her with sincere, though most platonic affection. Yet, I see plainly, that while she is undoubtedly talented, and has a highly refined and cultivated mind and moat captivating manners, she certainly lacks that practical ability for every-day affairs which characterises a certain person who shall be nameless j an administrative — and ministrative — talent which compels respect. I pondered as to Brown's future happiness, and my musings took form ; I took up my pen and wrote the following lines. I thought them rather good, and of course wondered what my Lady would think of them and what she would say when she read thrm, for she is a merciless critic, and has an excruciat ingly correct ear. I tremble to sing before her, and she has forbidden me to read aloud to her. What may I not expect when she discovers this effusion and divines—as I know she w ill__jts origin 1 However, I will risk it.

SHE WALKS I\ T DfiEAMS,

(DBDIOATRn TO MY FhIEND, J. B.) She walks in dreams this friend of mine,

Fostered and fed by a fancy fine, Charmed and cheered by a fond ideal

She leada her life in a land unreal.

No coarse realities there intrude, No voice of duty Btern and rude, No north wind tc^tera the golden mist, Enfolding iba bills of amethyst.

Entranced in tha garden of mske-bolievQ She meets no faat that might undeceive, Bat fable, and Gcliod, and fairy-tale^ Allure her along its enchanted vales.

Oh ! Wake her not from a dream like this, Such chaimf d ignorance, being bliss. Ri*k i ofcthe folly of being wise, But dwell together in Paradise.

Gardening for the week - You should begin to pay attention to your fuchsias ; re-pot if necessary. Look out for green fly on your pelargoniums, and abolish him by fumigating or washing. All your glass house flowers require more than hitherto. Cine rarias should be put outside as soon as they cease blooming. In your flower garden look after your p&nsies. Young plants should be placed in rows or borders, and if selected with attention to their shade, alternating dark with light, a moat charming effect is pro duced. Take especial care of your coal black queen of nighty it is more tender than its companions; protect it in case of frost. Any time during this month, you may divide and plant out yovr carnations.

An Alien Suitor.

An action was brought recently in tbe United Spates Circuit Court in Boston, to which a remarkable defence wag made. The suit was based on the Massachusetts law which makes an employer liable for the death of an employee when negligence can be shown on the part of the employer. In this instance an Italian labourer had been killed, and hia widow succeeded in proving that if proper care had beon taken in the construction and manage ment of the works, her husband would not have lost his life. The defence was that as she was a non-resident alien she had no right to sue under the statute. Tho judge over-ruled the plea. He said there was nothing in the law to show that there was any intention to restrict its benefits to citizens of tbe United States, and, moreover, that to admit such a plea would be to offer a direct encouragement to employers to employ aliens, that they might esc»pe responsibility for negligence. It ia astonishing that any American citizen should have made such a plea, and it is gratifying that the judge should have so summarily rejected it.

THE ASEbURTON GUAfeblAli : TfIURSDAi, SEPTEMBER 13, 1900

Printed and published by ALFiusn Johw Tyrrell-Baxter,* of Wills street west for the Proprietors, Robert Bkll and Henry Aham Mackay, at their Printis* OiSce, Burnett Btreet, Ashburton ■ THUBSBAf, SEPTEMBER 13, 1000



A Reminder—We wish to remind all who m;iy rtquire new buub &c, " before the Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Gooda for the Spring and Summer seasonst, comprising the most "up to date " best quality worsted suiting*, &o, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had auoh a " Ruah " of orders just before the holiday?, that we found it impossible to execute ail by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly c*ll and favour u».with their esteemed orders as early aa possible to prevent disappointment, and ohlige Cbaiohhad & Bbrkyman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton. _!ba reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Oold««- Is 64 and 2$ to



T„„ „ _ _ . f PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY; t HOSE who desire a convenient houne „,,,.., and ur-to-date, should consult Hahd- "Wi __-*_■ b* lky Bros., for .cd supply of hot and cold _£w?Leghorn*. Andalu *atec irJL si»nß, LRngahbDß, aud Dorkings, JILSJS^JI *rom *" *° ls per Bitfcinß' ■^9*ll!** 8 187 H. G. BERRYMAN. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE _-—^^ ._ creaße ._ gi —- OfeKAKMntni. f^j we ha _ 8 arrange( j f or extension of Established 1870. promisee, and to avoid removing and etorin _„„_,_„_. a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine E¥EEVy OTHB SMTJs? Clearing 9ale For One Month, previous, to " the builders commencing operations. This Fon the following amongst many reasons j g u_'opportunity rarely met with of obtain- New-Zealandera should support their national {ng New and Seaßol , ab i e Drapery and Cloth- Tits Security is absolute. Tf *L Greatly Redu°ed Prioeß-RoBEM 2. Its Premiums are low. alcorn. _ __ 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOS the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to _ B _ oni,y bet-table shirt polish New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST in the woblo. COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. _ Nev-Zealanders^olnlurem offices which TU[™ MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro obtain the bulk of their business from tho IIJL _ Old World and the other colonies (including fesaioDal Laundress, aaya ;—lt ia the beat I Western Australia and Fiji) have to pay for the; LOSS AEISIKG FBOM THE HEAVIER _ ■ . q... \ ron i nß a mortality of those countries. have ever used. It makes bnirc ironing » The death-rate in' Now Zealand was under so ti«v thousnnd i-i 1898, while in the other D ] eMurei \yj Be Mothers and Siatera try it colonies it ranged from 12_ per thousand in F' o«0U"" N(".v South Wales to 16 per thousand in „_*»---_ } v\es mi Australia. J and save your strength, temper, and patience Aoct:jtrr.Axr:i) Funds at present date amount _ . , _i waVß a , e d. to over THHEE MILLION POUNDS. U»ce trsea^aiwayß u«a. ANNUAL INCOME, over £300,000. g o j_ {_ Tins at"* j. hTiuchabdson, SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORR k CO. Po'i-imissionpr. j _______^^___ — __^ W. STRANG^] 6o_e Partners ahd T, COVJESKI>AXiES ! PROPRIETORS. ■ ;Xl>«— ■ THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know ttaj Our Monster Stock-taking 1 Sale is =N O W ON = AT CHRISTCHUECH. AT thia GREAT SALS ib ia our Custom, every year to SACRIFICE the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO !-Because, you ace, room *hasEto£be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE. In order to effect aB complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, such as OaMcoa and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also tbe price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and sell. GOODS OF FASHION. The name remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Exquisite London and Parisian MOD SL MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dresses and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, aud our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Bring, as we never carry overmuch goods from season to season* Ouifce possibly you may exclaim,, on reading the above, «*OJB, I AM HO HORBY! 1 But I live so far away from Christchurch I can's get thereto attend the Sale. That doesn'tmatter in the least, since you can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH XTS BY POST -11 you can't shop with w in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done ia to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already, bob if you haven't) got one we will send you one Post Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read it carefully through (you will find it really interesting), make your selections, write down ynnr requirements pa plainly aa possible, enclose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to vale of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST - By return Train, or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you at though you walked up to one of our oountera and made your purchase perßonally. If we are Sold Out of the precise line you want wa will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not; satisfied then, we will return you your money DON'T MISS TH! CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure J_.XT EIA.ORI3IIV ARY c A X&&A>IJX 8. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August 31, 1000 STRANGE~^ >~COMPANY, CHRISTCHLiRCH. m Zealand Insurance Company. EBTABIIS hIPd ' 1 «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. TEE PE3HDEB AND WEALTHIEST 00I.0HIAI. COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBBSRALITT?» PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRM AND ~MARINB RISKS. ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRK RING MACHINES, &0., AOOKPTKP AT LOWKST TORRENT RaP :k w. hanmeb BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP, SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN I Owt, or 2.Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ FHIEDLANDJiIB BROH., limited., _3_WII> THOMAS, OR THIS W. 5&. FARMERS CO.UPJfiBATIYB A SHOCIATIUN OP CANTERBURY, _L,imit©d., OANTEEBUKY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUOJH Secretary.



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONEKY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2JTf\ f\f\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct Commercial Envelopes O\J * VjyJKJ from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, le, Is 6d t 2s box PIANOS ORGANS. _4 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano* up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Oall and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month j Pianos from 20s per month. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Just arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger's, Silvertown, Wieden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden's all caia, Duke's, Union, Hearne's and others. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden'p, CraveD s Match, and Practice Balls; v. m. Tone s . GOOD NtWS FROM_JHt FRONT. i_ruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the as" Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Gall early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, CRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-todate styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Oarpoti, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic. At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have Just opened up in splendid order. Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Wata* Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aod unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overman ties. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Dachesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambn'ators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. Uft DRILL & CO.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade. LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. f\VR FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, EX S.S GOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Season's Goods at Reduoed Prices. CARPET SQUARES, RUGS & MATS. MITCHELL AND TURNER. Gr&fden Tools Garden Tools OP EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mowers JLawn Mowers Cheaper Than Any Other House SPADES- FORKS, TROWELS, RAKES. HOES, SCYTHES. Fowl Netting Fowl Netting 10,000 YARDS JUST LANDED. GOME EAELY AND SECURE YOUR REQUIREMENTS W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AGENTS ROYAL INSURANCE CO,



—™—*——»————"—i f -•■■—— , Kiijuunarn noi i ■ " •""• r ri V.i . SPRING GOODS. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD A now Showing Their First and Newest Arrivals in i SPRING NOVELTIES. J Ladies' Fischus Lace Ties, Ladies' Silk Ties, Bows and Collarettes, Black J Slack and White Effects in Silks, Satins, Sateens, and Lustres , BEAUTIFUL BLOUSE MATERIALS. j New Sailor Hats, new Fancy Hats, new Khaki Hats, new Hat Bands. Child's new Pinafores in Silk and Nainsook New Millinery in latest Ohifon Trimmings, and large lot of Spring Flowers New Laces, new Embroideries, new Lingeries A Large Shipment of Ladies', Misses' Children's and Gents' Boots and Shoes, specially bought from a leading Manufacturer (see window in East Street) v Household Requisites for renewing « the brightness of the Home " at the "Spring Cleaning"—New Carpets, new Door Mats, new Hearth Rugs, and Door Slips New Lace Curtains and Tapestry Hangings and Fringeß * NEW BLINDS IN ALL MAKES. Have also opened a first class lot of Men.! Felt and Straw Hats, specially made for us, suitable for Squatter, Farmer, Artisan or Labourer. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, ".THE CORNER, SPRING GO O D S. " m elLo R'S "~ ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE % * > «•* j_ rfo^\s'^ _ffiBB^^BBBBfI^^BBBBBBIBBBBBBBS^SBBBBBBY \ m * 1/ . v*S^ -_^___^_^_B_^_^_B \ **-&'-^T.V» -A^, J \rf _^_^H__oSSl_^_^_^_^_^_^_V Jfarj /^^'S"» f\^!J ___^_^H_^_Ms_^_^_^_HsiiiiiV i \/\ p'(','3r/< - ,^^ryvr _ifIHBS>SSSS^KiSSSSBSSSSSSSSSIS^B>SSSSsV I *r\ /vi t § \|\\_flKß_H^__^HH^__^__|B^F^ .■. ■ j^H^^^' i \ vk i x_" y "] 'I _B__|_H__&__^__^__^__r **f£ '#^v •■' 'f^&Ss j / _k^^h^H|N_mßP_S^'' , .^ » i mmmmmmmmmmm*mmmmmmmmmmmsmmm HPHE only Up-to-date Boot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try bhe ••ZEALANDIA BRAND.' Ivery pair guaranteed- Remember our Price s the CHEAPEST, and our Stocl the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little Money* Jthei be sure you GOTO MfilT T OTJ'Q ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TOANORED BTFFFT, ASHBURTDN THE NEW AUTOMATIC KNITTER. ANDREW ORR TT AS been appointed SOLE AGENT for the above Msshineß, Orders now taken for delivery Ist March. Will Knit a Pair of Socks in 85 minutes, Stockings in 50 minutes. A Child of 12 years of age is able to work it. For further particulars apply to the Agent, :o: ANDREW ORR. "NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCOEbb-' THE FIRST PHIZE OF THE PARIS iXHIBITIOH HAS been Awarded to the Ceylon 00-operative Tea Gtarden Co. FOR THEIR MAGNIFCENT TEAS. THIS IS THE FAR-FAMED Maharajah Pure Ceylon 'TJnblended,' SOLD BY THE AGENTS, HONDAI LANKA TEA CO,, IN SEALED PAOKETS AND BOXES.



■■ "in 11rfirr- | - | ir,iTi[_,n, if* «-MMMa_* g W HANMER. 1. W. H A N M E B. TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on til produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep 3kins, etc, etc., whioh may be placed in my band* 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 i London having the fall knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments whioh they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their oare, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately beoause they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a vwy strong fea ture in the mode of doing their ba inett, whioh has always recommended them. B. W. HANMER. ' - '"" ' ' ■' •" . - G. J ESSON, FRAOriOAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TT AS to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J. SBALY & 00. East Street. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Rambler." HAVING sold out of ray old stook of theee superior Bicycles, I hay* ' use o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAC&RS, & ROADSTERS In all and all fitted with the eve? lasting G & J detachable Tyre. «"riIE KA»IB__,JKK., ) h AJSD INSPECT THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth* ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* P. THOMAS. G. MEDDINS "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Oppoiite Arcade, Burnett Street, INVITES particular attention to hi> Stock of Goods especially suitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS, Of every description Garden Spades and Rakes Garden Hoes and Forks, Dutch Hoes, Garden Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc. India Robber Hose Pipe. TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! Ia Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools I Hvl the beat selection in Ashburton County, at my well known prices, which it are the lowest. , BUILDERS IRONMONGERY *■ 31 every description, st bedrock prices, ncluding Locks of all kinds, Hinges, 1 Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER URATES, MANTELPIECES, etc. AGENT for the following Makers xtANGES :-Shacklock 4s Okioh, Bsniug' ham's Zealandia, Scott's Atlas, Crown Iron Works Challenge, St order's Champion. FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to suit everybody. brushwareTtinware, <fco. Dont" forget a penny saved Is a penny gained. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TT AS just received a Large Shipmen OF WATCHES. WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6d Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear. 2 Tears Guarantee; 8 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20s. The best value in the Colony, 1 year's Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on tha Interchangeable System, To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS" Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Leases to hand. SIGrHTC TESTING, A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DEBEEK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Ashburton. lls~hunt; ""*-" Refreshment room? Meals at All Hobbs; Tanoreff Street, opposite McConkll's Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30