PHASES OF THE MOON

January

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, January 20, 1909 AFTER THE WAR.

There is already much speculation as to what Great Britain will do with the territory of the South African Re publics after the war is over. Seme prophecy that she will let things drop back into their old groove, merely insisting upon the granting of the franchise to the Uitlanders. Some expect that she will, m addition to this, demand an indemnity for her loss of life and treasure. But by far the 'greater number of epeculatois look forward to Great Britain's annexing both of the Dutch states and bringing them completely under British rule. This is the simplest and most nitura! way of settling matters up. Indeed there are so many objections to every different proposed settlement of the Transvaal question, that it is impossible to conceive of any other satisfactory solution, or at least any other that will be acceptable to the British nation. To begin with, even assuming for a moment that the subjects of the Qaeen wou'd consent to the Transvaalers being treated leniently, it is monstrous to suppose that any British minis!er would venture to contemplate any mode of settlement which did not include an indemnity. How than could the $outh African Bepublic and the Free State hope to pay under their late methods of finance such an indemnity as must be demanded ? The thing is not conceivable and tde only possibility of recouping herself that can be considered by Great Britain depends upon her own management of the rebouroea of these two countries. Already the cost of the war to Great Britain has amounted to millions, and many more millions will be spent before the countries now so excited are pacified. But apart from the wisdom or unwisdom of any course of action which does not include Imperial annexation we may rest assured that no British Ministry would dare to consider the question of permitting the continuance of any SHUch power m b'outh Africa. Wueu the Boers began the war, they were under the delusion that th«y would be assisted by other nations to drive the British out of Africa. It is not possible to conc3ive that they would have ventured upon such an enterprise as they did, unless they had received tolerably definite promises of outside assistance When all is over we shall no doubt learn exactly what those promises were. The mistake made by the enemies of Great Britain is now becoming apparent, and the African Dutch have to take the consequences of their miscalculations. As far as they themselves are concerned it mast bo admitted that they planned and played their game well, but when the settlement comc-s they will find that they have, by the strange irony of fate, played exactly the game which—hud he been asked to arrange matters— their arch enemy Cecil Rhodes wou'd have planned out m furtherance of his great scheme to paint the map of South Africa all one colour. Ten years-aga, he had only faint hopes of seeing bis dream realised. Now the Boers them selves have made its realisation an absolute certainty before the twentieth oentury begins, it is impossible to over estimate the enormous advantage, not only to Gre tt Britain and the world at large, but also to the B <ers themselves, that mast result from the unquestioned supremacy of British rule m South <* frica. We need not enlarge upon ', that theme. But we may point out that immediately after the war is over there will be a vast influx of people into South Africa, from e^ery part of the world. The Free State especially ia a magnificent country,and both of the republics are teeming -with mineral wealth, which under recent conditions would have remained locked up m the earth. This war then, more than any other of modern times, must eventually be of great benefit to all the dwellers on the African continent and to the , other civilised peoples of the world.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found interesting articles, and on the fourth page Miscellaneous Items. Ihb S.M.—Major Keidell, 8.M., is to vieit Inverc*rgill, and Mr Wray, will probably act la hia place next Court) day at Waimate. Harvest —In the Methven district the oats haivesfc ia pretty genera!, and bo expeditiouely has the work been done m some instances that the case of one farmer can be quoted—Mr A. Dent -who has cut, thrashed and sold his oat crop. The Obari Demonstration.—The Com mittee of the Patriotic and Military Sports at Orari have made every effort to ensure a successful gathering on Thursday next A special train will leave Ashburton at 7.30 a.m., returning at 6 30 p.m. Hon. Maoor Steward—A testimonial to the Hon. Majar Steward is m course of pre paration by the electors of Waitaki m recog nition of the services rendered by him as their memb:r during the eighteen years he has represented them m Parliament. ANGUNft -Mr GeorgeKidd, on theßakaia yesterday, made a good basket. Two beau ties he landed weighed 9.bs each-—fine healthy fish ia splendid condition. A caich of twelve fish, landed from the Rikaia river by Mr C T. Danby, weighed 921ba. The largest was a fine trout of 17f lbs. Dueablb Timber—The following from a Home paper shows the durability of English timber : -Just now they are laying down m Oxford Street, London, new water pipes, and In doing so have come across Borne o'd wooden water mains which were laid m the reign of Charles 1., and have nob been m use for 150 yeirp. They are the trunks of elm and oak bored ouo ia tbja centre, and appear as sound as if laid yesterday, being m a perfect btate of preservation,

The Home Mail—The Mapounka, it m' New Plymouth, wi h the southern portion of the San Francisco mail, anived at Wel lington at 4 p.m. yesterday, and the mail for Lyttelton was transhipped to tba Mara voa, which left Well'ngtcn at 5 50 o'clock. MB P. O'RegAN—About 300 rf Mr P. O'Pagan's supporter? 5n the bto general election met m the Vic'oria Theatre, at \ Westporb, and presented him wi'h a puma containing abiut 100 uivereigi.e, a- d a han !- Home illunrnated address. Thh mtikta V~c third puree of sovereigns presented to him since the general election. A Qoebh Find —A. curious find waa made m London la'ely. Some woskmen were en gaged m removing some boards m connection with building operations at St. Paul's school, West Kensington, when they found under neath one of them a hedgehog hibernating I m a nest partly composed of the covers of fives' balls, which the hedgehog had evi dently oollected. The Methven OASK^—It transpires that the girl Mm Dineon, who waa found tied to t» post m M*-thven on ThumUy morning, had learnt the previous evening that her intended wan going to thn front, which doubtless somewhat unsettled her mind. She is a very well conducted young woman, and her parents reside m Timaru. Wak News. —As will be seen m our tele prapMc columns, important newa may be expected from the front at any moment and Bhoul 1 any cables of importance reach New Zealand on Sunday up to six o'clock m the afternoon, an extra will be published, and muy be seen at> the Public Library and other phce-. Pay ! Pay ! Pay i—Those subscribers to the Guardian and Mail who have nob p*id their subscriptions to December 31, 1899, wou'd much oblige by doing so at once. The extra expenses connected with the cable service siuce the war began constitute an unexpected drain on the resources of every newspaper connected with the Press Aaeo ciation, aed so tho management hopes that our subscribers wiil piy, pay, pay. ARREST—Detective Fi z^erald yesterday morning arrested, on tho train between ABhburton anil Rakaia, a man named Max Barak, a foreigner, on three charges of stealing watches belonging to Bt. Andrews people. The prisoner was brought before the Court here, and remanded to Timaru to ba brought up again on Thursday, 25ch inst. Birak, it is alleged, obtained the watches under pretence of being a watch cleaner, and cleared out with and Bold one or mote of them. The Wool Sales.—At tho Christohurch wool sale on Thursday the following were the quantities offered and sold:—New Zsaland Farmers' Co-operative Association offered 2181 bales, sold 1267; Messrs H. Matron and Co. and D. Thomas offered 2423, sold 1280; New Zaalaod Loan and Mercantile Agency Company effsred 2340, sold 970; Messrs G. King and Co. offered 50, soli 34; Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. offered 204, Bold 148; Mr F. O. Tabart offered 633, sold 283 ; Messrs Pyne and Co. offered 2356, fold 1500; Messrs Dalgety and Go. offared 1767, bold 1313 ; Messrs Fried lander Broc. offered 407, sold 177; total offered, 12,361 baleß ; sold, 6978 bales. 8to«k Gambling -Very few people have any idea of the amount of share dabbling that is indulged m m Otago -especially m Danedin. Here is oce instance out of mtny which have come under the Bruce Heralds notice :—About twelve months ago a youth m a well-known firm m Dunedm started speculating with a total sum of £60. Ha Btarted by studying the market, buying small parcels of shares and selling directly they rose 50 per cent. In time as his capi tal enlarged, he increased his investments, buying Hartley and Riley and other weil kaown stocks, bat always selling at a 50 per cent, advance. The result, it is said, of this judicious youth's twelve months' speculation is, mirable dfctu, JBI2OO. Any one of our readers mignfc have done tho same thing -but they d:dn't. Awkward. —A so far unreported domestic epUode occurred iv Duntdin m connection with the late excursion trip to Parakunui. Ib appears (relates the Bruce Heiahi) that a good lookiDg wom*n, with a biby m her arms, was trying to obtain a railway ticket, and, unable to tight her way m ttie melee round the ticket boxes she pitifully a*.ked a young unil goud-natured looking man to hold baby. On tho spur of the moment he weakly consented to do so. In the scramble the baby's mother disappeared, and was lost to sight—but to the young man'i memory dear— for two ao'id hours. Words fail to p'oiure the anguish of the mother looking for her child, and the lamentations of the man look iag for t c o'lild's mother, After two hours' search, the young man and the mother di.» covered each other, the young man, the baby, and the mother all looking the pieturo of woe. Iho moral for young men is to let aomsone the " hoi 1 baby." The Patriotic Cabjuval—At a meeting of the Committee having charge of the arr*gnements for the patriotic carnival, he.d last evening, the following bueinesß was transacted .-—Mr H M. Jones was asked to see Mr Brock and others regarding the school children. It was decided to obtain a supply of contingent colors, and hearty thanks were passed to Mr W Patch ing for his patriotic off^r of fcenfca and fligs for the day. Mr Collins and Mr Roberts were asked to canvas the town for trophies for competition. Mr Nicoll reported having made arrangements with Mr Owen for suitable musio during the day. Mr W. Potter was thanked for his donation of 1500 tickets of admission to the ground. The sports cotnmittee'd programme was adopted, and the Ashburton Firo Brigade was asked to give a Darktown Bhow m the Domain on Demonstration Day» It was decided to start the procession at 1 p m and the firat event at 1.30. A recommendation was made to the volunteers to substitute a night attack for a night) alarm. The charges for admission to the concert were fixed at Is and 23, children half-price, and that only at the ova! gat« should tickets be sold for the sport?. Several matters of minor detail having been arranged the meeting ad journed.

News in Brief.

Fanners and others interested m harvest- Ing machinery will please note that the trial of the Osborne Columbia reaper and binder has been postponed till Tuesday next ab Mr Lusk's farm, Beach Road, at 2 p m.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotii • Telegraph—Copy righ b London, January 18 A great controversy is going on with reference to the strength of the British artillery. The Times admits that the British field guns are equal to those of any Continental power. The Anglican Bishops recommend that Septuagesiwa Sunday should be set apart as a day of intercession for the welfare of the nation and troops, Sydney, January 19 The Postmaster General has received a cable from Mr Chamberlain, m reply to one sent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that he sees no objection to New South Wales ac cepting the Oape cable scheme, if the I company make certain alterations. The company has agreed, except m one point, which he is now discussing. Lord Beauchamp visits New Zea land next month, Brisbane, January 19 The Marine Board exonerated the officers of the Qieen Christina from blame for the disaster.

CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES.

MB D. THOMAS. ■ The following i« a report, of the wool soli 1 by Mr D: 'i homas at Onnstchurch on 1 Thursday :— qH, half bred, 6at 9Ji» crossbred, 3at 7d. OHO, cro^bred, .3 at 7£d. 9\l, crosf bred, 11 at 61, passed. Sin diamond, ocost bred, lat 6sd : crossbred, 3at 9.). P over W, medno ewe, 4at lOgd, passed. R5, hnif bred, 4 at 9!, passed; halffored, 3 at b\ ; lock», 2at ljd ; merino, lat 8r?, passed 40, halfbred, lat 9|.l H over X, merino, 1 at lOifl. OY conjoined, crossbred, lat 6id. Half circl '■ over 3L, crossbred, 5 (it s|^, pawed. 82, merino, lat 10^1 ; p eces, 1 tvt 4^i ; bellies, lat s|i ; first cross, 3at7| 1; halfbred, 4 at Bid, passed. Bar over 18, first cross ewe, 6at 7d, passe I. Jin circle, halfbred, 2atßf i. AD, halfbred, 6at 9.Jd ; Beoond orrsß, 4 at6|d, paesed 2H, halfbred, 5 at Ui-i; ha'fbred, 16 at ICJI, passed; belHes, 2 »t7£l; croesbred, 4at e|d, passed ; pieces, 1 at 9 < ; rame, 1 at s£d ; pieces. 1 ab 4id ; locks, lat 3£d- Bar over 61, halfbred, 3 at 9d ; crossbred. 7 at 7£<l ; KG, halfbred 17 at IOJd, passed ; halfbred, 13 at B^, passed ; orossbred, 12 at 6£d, pissed ; first pieces, 3 at 6d ; bellies, 3 at 4§d ; pieces, 2 at 4|d : halfbred, 2 at ff \ ; rams, 1 at 6d ; merino, lat 6?d ; locks, lat 31. RT, half bred, 2 at 9|d, passed ; halfbrad, 3 at B£d, pmed; crossbred lat 6§d, passed ; bellies, 1 at 4£d. T over J, crossbred, 2 at 6d, passed; crossbred, 4 at B£d. W over T, mixed, 1 at B£3 ; merino, 4 at llfd, pasted j halfbred, sat lOd, pasted, A wan ma, cross bred, 9 at 6£d. BC, half bred, 3 at 84, passed. 18. first cross ewes. 2 at Bd, passed ; first croea ewes, 2 at 6|d, passed. M over 5, halfbred, 3 ab 10|d ; halfbred, 2 at 9i ; first pieces, lat7d ; bellies, lat Sd, HV, cross bred, 1 at 7Jd ; crossbred, 4 at B|d. Bar over RM, halfbred, 2at 7Jd, passed. DF, halfbred. 2 ab 7d. 17, leek, 1 at 4d; pieces, 1 at 5^ ; crossbred ewes, 5 at 7d. BG, locks, 1 »t 3|d ; bellies, 1 at s£d ; half bred, 8 at 10|-d. 5 under ■«-, merino looks, 1 at4|d; merino bellies, lat 6£d; merino pieces, lat 7|d ; merino, 14 ab ll£d, passed. TU, Shropshire, 12 at %d. JH, halfbred, 3 at IOJd. 5 over 0, pieces, lat 3£d ; crossbred, sat B£d. EEG, merino wethers, 3at HJd, passed ; halfbred hoggets, 6 at B£d, passed ; halfbred ewes, 12 at 10|d, passed ; haSfbred ewes, 5 at BJd; halfbred ewes, 3 at 7id, passed ; three-quarterbred ewes, 1 ab 7<l, passed ; merino and halfbred pieces, 1 at7id; bellies, 2 at 6&d ; merino and rams, 1 ab 61. MD, bellies, 1 at E|d ; three-quarterbred, 3 at 7d ; halfbred, 6 ab 6jd ; halfbred, 5 at 81 P2, merino ewes, sab lOfd ; bellies, lab 5Jd. OK, crosebrede, 2 at 6id, W7, halfbred, sab 7£d. MV, crossbred, 2 atgjl; halfbred, 4atU£d. 2D k halfbred, 2 at 7d, passed; halfbred, 4at 7|d, passed. TJE, pieces, lab b\d ; halfbred, 3 at 12d ; halfbred, 3 at 9d, passed. 85, pieces, lab sd; halfbred, 5 at lO|d ; crossbred, 3at 9d. E7. halfbred, 5 at"Bd, paseed; pieces, 1 at 4d, passed. — over HO, bellies, 1 at 4|i ; crossbred, 4 at 6£d, passed, Tin circle, pieces, lab 3|d. V, crossbred, 2 at 6d; mixed, 1 ats£i; hulfbred, 3 afc Bi, passed. G over G, pieces, 3 at 3J-d. passed ; cotted, 2 at 6d ; crossbred, 2at 6|d ; crossbred, 3at 5| I, passed, CG, halfbred. 7 at 9d, passed ; merino, 2 at 10^1. M over B, crossbred, 1 passed. Diamond X, with — through diamond, crossbred, 2 at B|d ; crossbred, 1 at 6£d ; bellies, 1 at 6£d. ED, halfbred, 2atl% i. 03 over —, merino ewes, I at B£d, passed. Do, bellies, I at G| t, — over 9, orossbred, 2 at B§4 ; merino, 1 at lid ; halfbre<% lat B|d; bellies, lat 5f T. o—, halfbred, 1 passed. 00—, merino, 2 ab lO^d. D 5, crossbred, 2ab 7£i ; crossbred, 2at 6d, passed. 06—, crossbred, lab 6|d, passed. ED, pieces, lat 4JI. DQ, croas bred, 2at 6^l ; crossbred, 2 at 6d. JE, merioo, lat B^d, passed. Two diamonds, halfbred, 2 ab "B^, passed ; halfbred, 1 ab 9|d. TO, crossbred. 2ab 7^. 83, mixed, 2at 6|d, passed ; crossbred, lat I\ '. 2H, first combing, lat Is 4d, passed; first comb ing, 1 at Is, passed ; halfbred vieces, 1 ab I\\ \ ', first p: ec6B, 1 at 13Jd, passed; first and second combing, 1 at 9.^1 passed ; first and teoond cmnbing, lat 11J I. o—oo—o , dead, 1 at 7fl, W7, three-quarterbrsd, 1 paßsed ; — between PH, baliies, 1 at 3Jsd. JGO, piecrS, Iat81; crossbred and loc s, lat 7J, paaseJ. JJ, firat combing, 1 at 13^, passed ; firat combing, 14 passed; halfbred pieces, 1 at Is Id ; crossbred pieces, lat B|l ; crossbred pieces, 1 at lid. E, ir.erino locks, lat 4^ rl. —over NT, cross bred, lat 7d. CG, mixed, lath\ 1, passed. C between b^ra, mixed, lab 7£d. D 5, hai'. bred, 2at B|J. -* over 8, cro?shred, 3 at j 91; merioo, lat 10J ; pieces, 1 ats|3, passed. A number of lots nob mentioned are sold privately. -

THE LATEST.

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Received Wakapuaku Jan. 20,940 a.m, This office 10.11 a.m) The Pacific Cable Scheme. Melbourne, Jan 20 The Postmaster General has received a communication from Mr Chamber lain indicating that the Pacific cable scheme is being pushed on, and a new committee is taking evidence to see whether any vital alterations have taken place since the cable was recom mended m 1896 ; also considering the question of laying a duplicate.

THEATRICAL CELEBRITIES

Miss Ida Holbein.

Ia view of the imporbanb and popular position which descriptive vocalism occupies with the public, a chat m which Mias Ida Holbein tells of her experiences is sure to be interesting. When seen at her private resU dence, 3, Viotoria Parade, Melbourne, Miss Holbeie disclaimed any pretention to popu larity, but certain ib ia that her every appearanoe ia greeted by audiences with deserved applause. " You have had a number of successful tours, we believe, Mies Holbein," eaid the interviewer. " I think I can say that)," said bhe artiste, " I have been with Mr Harry Riokarda' com panies at the Tivoli, Sydney, with the Cogill Bros., with Messrs York & Joaes and other combinations." " How did your recent tour m Perth result ?" • Very satisfactorily so far as profes sional success went* I filled a seven months engagement m Western Australia, but por tion of the time I was incapacitated through influenza. Terrible burning pains attacked me m the back of the head and m the limbs* Fearful throbbing headaches and feverish nesa made by existence a misery. Then great prostration came on, and I beoams too weak to exerb myself at all. Digestive troubles occurred causing nausea and total loss of appetite, m fact I could eat nothing. Great despondency crept over me, and de spite skilled medical treatment I did not recover. My weakness increased until I was m such a helpieaa state that I felc I was dying. My friends at this juncture advised , me to take Dr Williams' pink pills. I used several boxes of them altogether, and before I had finished the first box improvement was manifest. They seemed to enrich my blood, to tone up my nerves, and give me strength. In a week or two a rosy color came into my pale cheeks, and everyone said I looked marvellously better. A fortnight after that I wae corrp'etely cured Headaches, pains, and loss of appetite had gone, and I felt quite bright and cheery at my release from sickneßs. Dr Williams' pink pi Is are a most efficacious medicine, Where other remedies fail they seem to go right to the root of the disease." Miss Holbein speaks truly when she says Dr Williams 9 pink pills go right to the root of | disease. This is the reason they cure many apparently diverse ailments such as rheuma tism, neuralgia, sciatica, dyspepsia, ladies' ailmepts and irregularities, nervous prostra. tion, debility, loss of flesh, after effects of fever, pneumonia, consumption, dysontry, erysipelas, skin diseases, rickets, etc, Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington. Three shillings per box ; six boxes sixteen and six. Miss Ida Holbein's recenfe appear ances m Sydney with Mr Harry Rickards' < combinations have met with well merited ■ lUocesßt I

THE PLAGUE.

! United Press Association—By Kleomo i Telegraph—-Copyright! J Adelaide, Jan 20 I The doctors have a auspicious case ©! a boy under surveillance. The houße ; is strictly quarantined i

TRANSVAAL WAR.

"The Times" on the Position.

j Estimates of the British Forces Enemy's Lines of Communica tion Threatened. Detail of the Mishap, Contradictory Reports of the Casualties, Bravery of a !?cout statements of London Press Correspondent > The Gallantry of the Colonials. Thanksgiving Service m Lady j smith Unitad Preaa Association—By Kleotric Telegraph—Copyright London, January 19 The Times, discußPing General Bui ler's movements, considers the Boers hold no continuous line of defence but ! mainly occupy two positions, and are ! comparatively isolated, one being m i front of each British camp. The num bers of the Boeis are unknown The Press applauda the boldnnss of Sir Redvera Bailer's strategy and the skill with which he has executed the various movements, The Times estimates that Sir Charles Warren has twelve thoutand infantry, fifteen hundred cavalry, thirty guns, and six howitzers, white Sir Redvera Buller has BBven thousand infantry and eighteen guns and howitzers, besides naval guns. Sir F. Olerj remains at Oolenso. It is expected that Generate Warren and Buller will unite near Blaauw bank, eight miles from Ladysmith. The movement threatens all the lines of the enemy's communication south of Lad v smith. Capetown, January 19 It is variously estimated that the colonials numbered from 16 to 25 men, commanded by Lieutenant W. V. Bowling, of the Ist Australian Horse. On Tuesday they reconnoitred towards Norval's Pont, and while returning m the afternoon encountered 60 or 100 Boers. The colonials raced for a neigh boring kopje, intending to hold it until relieved but a volley from the Boera who were ambushed on a kopje killed half *he hors-es. The colonials encountered a similar recep ion at the second kopje, bub started aghin, main taining a gallant running fl ght. A few of Rirmngton's Scouts arrived towards the c'osr of the fight. One of them named Bennett charged with the greatest determination, rescuing a wounded Lancer. Three well-mounted colonials reached the camp and reported that two were killed and fourteen captured, of whom it is feared seven or eight were badly wounded, aa the Bo^rs were seen carrying some and helping others who were unable to walk. Lieutenant Djwling was taken prisoner. The mishap is attributed to the treachery of a Dutch farmer who, it is believfdj warned the Boers of the whereabouts of the patrol, enabling them to advance so as to compel the Lancers to retreat on the ambushed kopje. London, January 19 The Daily Mail's correspondent states that a patrol was sent on Wed nesday to the Bcene of the Lancers' action, and found the dead body of Grif&ihe, of the South Australian Horse, also Corporal Ktlpatrick, of the N.S,W. Lancere, badly wounded. Seven dead Boers and a horse were found on the spot. All the Boer wounded had been removed. Renter first states that two of the colonials escaped and returned *to camp. Later on the same authority states that she more escaped, including one who, when his horse was shot, lay hidden until the Boers retired. The face of the body recovered was shattered, presumably by an explosive bullet. The correspondent of 2he Times at Renaburg cables that six returned and fourteen are missing. The casualties are one killed and one dangerously wounded. The Press deeply regret the incident which the papers point out ia one of the kind inseparable from guerilla warfare. They acknowledge the great gallantry displayed by the colonials. No official information of the inci dent has been received. Sydney, January 19 There is some doubt as to whether the South Australian troops were en gaged m the patrol. The first Con tingent was unmounted. Possibly they have been confused with the First Australian Horse. No Griffiths is mentioned m the South Australian force, while the New Bouth Wales Lancers have a trooper of that name, and the Australian Horse a noa-coro missioned officer named Griflen. Durban, January 19 An impressive thanksgiving service was held m Ladysmith on the 7th inst, the day following the repulse of the Boer assault. The congregation s»ng the National Anthem. Capetown, January 1§ The Persic, the sjteanasr by wh'ch it was proposed to send the New South Wales buahmen'd contingent, will be delayed here till the end of the month owing to a damaged rudder head. Ottawa, Jan 18 The Toronto municipality insures the local volunteers m the Transvaal Contingents. Sydney, January 19 Tho American Tobacco Company has given JOO guineas to the New Zealand Patriotic Fund and a similar amount to each of the Australian Funds. Hobart, January 19 The Contingent received an enthu siastic send' Oft

Sir Charles Warren Moving For ward.

If a 8 Crossed the Tngela

Lady twit k to be Relieved at all Costs.

Confidence Renewed by the Success of the Advance,

United Press Association— By Electrio

Telegraph.—Copyright.

Received Wakapuuka. Jan 20, 916 a.m, This Office 9.52 n.m) London, January 19 Lord Roberts has cabled that Sir Charles Warren, who U advancing northwar la from Tricharts drift m the direction of Spionkop and Dewdrop, hopes to tarn a strongly entrenched Boer position, situated five miles from his right. In reference to the passage of the Tugela, Sir Redvers Buller has cabled that Sir Charles Warren's force crossed the river by means of» pontoon eighty five yards long. He hopes Sir Charles Warren will bare advanced five miles towards the enemy's position by the evening of Thursday. The Boera are busily engaged entrenching aod other wise fortifying their position! to resist the British advance. Sit Redvera Builer made a spirited appeal to the men of the relief column. He declared that it was intended to relieve Ladyeinith and there would be no turning back. A.t the same time he warned the troops to be#areof Boer treachery, especially th« abuft of the white flag. A later report states that the British crossed the river practically without opposition. Sir Charles Warren shelled the trenches of the opposing Boers with Hawitzers all day on Thursday, and succeeded m making a breach m a sandbag emplacement which the enemy had thrown up to protect, their guns. The Boers did not respond to the fire. The success which has attended the British advance has put the troops m good heart and they are now full of I confidence.

Thanks From Her Majesty.

United From Association—By Eieotriu Telegraph—Copy right (Received Wakapnak* Jan,2o , 9.40 ft.tn, Thii Office 10 11 ».mj Sydnbv, January 20 The Queen has cabled her thanks for the further expression of loyalty mani fested by the departure of the second contingent. v

The Contingent's Embarkation.

Arrangements for the Event

United Preßs Association—By Bleotrio " Telegraph. Wellington, January 19 The work of embarking the horses on board the Waiwera ocoupied all the after- Doon and part of the evening. Lett trouble waß experienced than on the first occasion, 1 and most of the animals went aboard very ■ quietly. Three hundred horses will be taken, ! and there are twelve extra stalls. The contingent, including 38 for the Hotchkiss battery, numbers 252 officers and men, and each company is s-light'y nbave its strength* Ib is understood there is so • c doubt about one of the lieutenante, and that the ultimate , choice will rest between him and Lieutenant Tnrid, who goes as a supernumerary. Bugler Chegwin, dissatisfied with the refusal to grant him the rank to which he claimed, refuted to siga articles, and does n<n. go. The alterations iv the officer* of No. 1 Company mentioned yesterday as likely are confirmed, acd Captain Hutson takes > command, Lieutenant Montgomerie succeed ing him. Captain Reid ia greatly dissatisfied with his treatment, and has called upon the Defence Department for an ecquiry. The ceremony to-morrow will be on the same lines as m October. The contingent will maroh from the camp, and at the Basin Reserve meet the volunteers, who will escort th<-m to Jervoia Q lay. There the newly erected bind rotunda will be utilised as ft platform for the speakers, who will be limited to three—the Governor, the Premier, and the Mayor. Bishop Wallis will again offer special prayer for the men, who will then embark, and precaution* ire to be taken this time to prevent any of the riotous scenes at the entrance to the wharf which occurred on the last occasion' A great deal of time was lost then m the checking of the men one by one as they west onboard. This will nob occur again, aud the Waiwera ia expected to geb away by 4 p.m; The marine demonstration will be on even a larger scale than before, as eighteen steamers, besides H.M.B. Tauranga, are ex peoted to escorb the troopship down the harbor* Replying to the request that» represent** tivfl of the Christian Soldier Association should be allowed to accompany the con tingent, the Premier said he was unable to accede to the request, inasmuch as the New Zealand Government has control of the men only during transit, and British author!* ties will provide for their spiritual welfare when m the field. A few days ago the railway men at Ash* burton suggested that a contingent of Bkilled railway employees should be sent to South Africa. The Bon J G Ward communicated with Cape authorities respecting the pro posals, and the reply received is that it Is probable men would be required. The New Zealand Railway Department) then issued a oircuiar t asking for the names of those willing to go. A large number of •police tions for service have bean received, but nothing further can be done until later in* formation is received from the Cape. Captain Reid's case was under the ©on* sideration of the Ministers to-day. In reply to his request for a statement of the reasons leading to his dismissal, he was informed that Major Cradock had reported adversely upon him, and, as commander of the con tingent, his report was final. Government, however, intend to offer Captain Reid one of the positions m the Colonial Defenoa Depart menb at present vacant. (The Premier has decided to retain the portfolio of Defence. The remaining vacancy m the Cabinet will be definitely filled up by Tuesday. Wellington, January 20 The weather is dull and calm this morn* ing, but m every way favorable for the con tingent demonstration. Over a thousand passengers came by the Manawatu train I»sd night. Crowds are flocking from all directions. Among the visitors are several members of the Legislature, mayors, and representatives of local bodies. The atten dance will be thoroughly representative of all parts of the colony, and will be equal to, if nob exceed, the crowd on the previous oscasion. Six hundred volunteers from Wan ganui and Napier districts, and 250 from the Maryborough and Nelson districts arrived this morning. The southern volunteers are already here. Twenty steamers escort the | Waiwera to the Heads. Ten bands will be placed on board. Trumpeter Grimstone, of Wellington, goes with the Contingent m place of Cheg» ' win. Dr MacKeime goes as far as the Caps, as assistant to Surgeon-Captain Fenwiok. Mr Stuokey goes as assistant veterinary surgeon. Several otb.gr appointments as assistants m the various branches hare been made, these leaving at the G*pe. It was discovered this morning that thieves had been through the camp, the chief attention beiDg devoted to the c (Boers' quarters. Nothing m the shape of uniform was taken, but portions of the Government kits haye been removed, also suits of ciothes. Captains Smith and Fanwtck and Lieutenant Findlaj were the chief sufferers, The camp was quiet this morning, the attendance of visitors there not being so large as might have been expected. The town if profusely decorated wUa banting,

THE AcHBUIiTON GUARDIAN s SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 19«©5



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We often hear of a sensational bed being made, Buch as a guinea to a gooseberry, a bible-backed policeman to a pint of sheoak, a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and go on, The art of betting is to win, and to win you must back certainties. Here is a tip: You back Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to beat a cough or cold every time. You'll always get home. No Johhny Arm strong about that. For Children's Haoking Cough take Woodi' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 2»6d



An Ingenuous Blacksmith—The Press gets off thin story :—A lady of fashica who went on a visit to some friends m the coun try recently had the following delightful experience. The lock of her dressing-oase got out of order, and was sent to the village blacksmith to bs opened. It chanced that during a saunter through the village with the hoßtess they passed the blacksmith's shop, so the lady stopped and asked him if he had got her dressing-case open. "Yea, ma'am," said the ingenuous villager, "it'll open now, bub I'm aorry to say m doing it I broke one of the bottles of brandy, ma'am." Smpke New Yeaus



R. T. CLAEK, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Strbet, Next to McDonnell and Compton's Stables BICYCLES. THE RALEIGH AND THE HOLLIB. TO MAKE BOOM FOR ERESH SUPPLIES, T HAVK DECIDED to Sell my Stock of Maohinei at COST PRICE for CASH. Now is a chanoe for Racing Men to get » Flyer at a small oast. A few Road Racers at cost price. Ladies likewise. The RALtfIGH is one of England's be-st m*chinß3. Pluuketb, Roberts, Maxwell. Larsen, Kirkwood, Smith, Greenougb, Edwards, W'alsb, and Soren&en, of the North Island, all ride KALEIGHS. The H'.'LLIS, made by J. Hollis and Son, Birmingham, of gun renown, is a great favorite m the North Island, over 130 Machines having been sold this last year m Palmerston North. The name •• Hollis" is an everlasting guarantee. Don't miss the opportunity. AT COST PRICE FOR CASH. For Oae Fortnight Only. R T. CLABK, Tancred Street, Ashburton t\ BULLOCK. ~~ ■ to Lirt~ ~ DWELLING of 6 R »oms, aBo Stable ; together with 2 acres of Land, fron' ing Charles Stieet, Allenton, and near the Woollen Fuciory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent To R _SA L t rjO|/ » PRICE required for town seotion 3Q&\J 818, containing £ acre fronting Aitken Street, East. T. BULLOCK SHEEP COUN TRY ASHBURTOH GORGE 3018 AOKKS 301? Being R.S 31832, 31833, 31834, ata tbers. Thia property not hnving be*;n Bold by auction, offers are invi:ed for ihe pur (.base of same. T. BCIJVC'K. TO i#. T, AT A. LOW RENTAL, Brick Prfmites, conveniently t-i-ualed m Taucrod Street, next to McConnell and Oompton'a Siablee. App^y to , T BULLOCK SUBURBAN PKOt'IiRTY 5 ACRES, 5 Good Land, all m grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy t&rn>3 of Payment, r nuLLOCK ' Xv FAIiMiKC. " FOR iSALiiI. QQfy ACKEB mostly Fir,t-class Land, &di I suitab'e for all round farmiug. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T BULLOCK. SMALL with two rooms attaohed, m liurueht Street. Rental 7s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK FOH JSALibI. nAPITAL BUILDING SITE - Being Town Section 1169, containing morn than J acre, corner of *A eat Town Belt and Bavelook Street, Jhaving over three chains fronvaga. T. BULLOGK, Agent.^ TO LET IWEW SIX-RO.jMH'D HOUSK with ■*-' Verandah, plastered throughout, sitaattd at Corner of Ea°* Town Bf-lt. T. BULLOCK , ' FOii SALb. " "TTALUABLE BUILDING SITE, V Corner of Moore and William Streets, Ease, beirg Town Motion 420, containing quarter acre. First class land ; nice site for a house. Apply T. BULLOCK. TO LET, Premises m Moore Street, nexb to Messrs Hi tellings and Mi'.som's Cordial Manufac tory. Rental, 5i 6d per week Apply to T BULLOCK £OK h>ALE. SHEEP COUNTRY—HIt«D3 DISTRICT. Nob far from the Railway StatioD.JgH 509 aoT^s 509 MOSTLY m its native state, being R.S, 33453, 33456, 33457, and others ;, all fenced, watered with County water races. Liberal terms of payment can bo arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ~tcTLet ok~forj6AlbT COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Verandah, Wash house at back, &c, Bituated m Wills btreefc West. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 " FOR BICYCLE ACCESSOBIIfiS GO TO OATES. LOWRY AND CO■, THE LEADING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done m a naat and workmanlike manner. All work guaranteed, and charges reason- > I ftble. j



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 h Inst. NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BE CLEARED. CASH WANTED. ITEMS & PARTICULARS PER LATER POSTER. MITCHELL <& TURNER. TANCKED .STMET. "BAL E. STL JK. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S SUM M E R CLEARING SALE OCMMtNOES SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. EVEEYTHING AT SALE PRICES. GOODS MUST GO TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW SHIPMENTS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. =NOTICE.= All our Newly Imported GOODS and no old RuWsh AT CASH PRICES. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORI) "THE CORNER.' 1 — _. OT. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, AFTERNOON TEA. 10 Ashburton. mHR BEFRESH^TnT ROOMS for the ' THIRD^UNDAYAFTEII^^ KPl receufcion o! Ladiee will be complete on Ham—Matins Holy Communion, and v Sermon. v jVJRDAY. p H*—Holy Baptism. ' * ' 630 pen—Evening Prayer and Sermon Fruit B*!ad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, X A WOODTHOBPE, MA., View and M the latest Fruits m season ftb this laHiMMMMMiijiHH^^ -. . i, ? LLEWELLYN OWE^. Misses Pa^es m.o.s.m. New Shop, Utely occupied by Coopkbß»cs 1( OBRTIFIOATBD TEAOHER. E*it Street, nexb Oraighead & Berrymac 189 f 00 *L Representative of the London j _Li 0 »llege of Maaic, and of the Muiical; ~- — ■ ~ ~~ International College. IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN- Ciearacce Bale of Seasonable and Heliab c . DOLINE, SINGING, HaRMONY, Goods. Cash dUooant at the rate of ooe» AND COUNTERPOINT. ■hilling m ths pound to wry Buyer oi threpenoe worth and over. Ictpeotioii m The n(JW tern wffl oommence j anuar y *ited.~H C B bretx, late Barrett. Bros , 2gnd la^naingpno^kindiy oomraunioate tCh«H«U B«tßtreet. ll2o|ewJy. i