Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1900.

Every precaution was taken to pre vent a demonstration at Modder River

"railway station when Oronje arrived on his way to the

CRONJE AT TABLE

Cape It was from the vantage place of the hole in the wall through which the meals are served out to the perspiring waiters that I viewed Oronje, the prisoner, writes a correspondent of the Daily News. He entered the room accom panied by his secretary, his wife, his grandson, and one or two of his officers, whilst General Pretyman and the Station Commandant, Major KiDg- Bal), occupied seats at the same table. For a moment the Boer gene ral covered hia face with hia hands and prayed It was a strange scene. The uncomfortable looking waiter, the bowed head of the Boer chief, the sun burnt f'ice hidden in the almost black, horny hands ; his wife, a weazened, miserable-looking woman,, who wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, and the sphinx-like faces of the Bri tish officers. In the long refreshment | room, with its low roof and hanging i paraffin lamps—with the faded Christ mas mottoes, " Success to the Sons of the Empire," " Success to the British Arms," ' God Save the Queen," still adorning the walla—in this room, where the hero of Paardeberg and the dastard of Potchefostroom—sat; here, trapped at last, with the grime of battle still upon him, s%t the Strong Man himself. Broken and grey, he who at Fotchefstroom had put women and children to work in the trenches, he whose bloody threats still ring in the ears of those to whom forgetfulness does not come with the ebullitions of victory, had craved the Oomnjander-in Chief for gentle treatment. "Sic semper tyracnis "

Local and General.

V Oh th« first page to-day will be found a short poem, and on the fourth page the initial ooiumni of a itory.

Daily Mail.—Mr W H Renner, post master, advises ua that thera is now a daily mail, cloßiug at 10.30 a.m. for Chrlitohurch ; also a daily mail for Temnka and Timaru. oloßing at S 15 p.m.

A Glimpbh -A special train from Dune din passed through Ashburton a little before eight this morning, containing 180 horses. There were several of the volun teers for the front on the train, including Lieutenant! Outhbertson, and Meesrs Hay wood and F. Cookson, who will leave Lytteiton shortly for South Africa*

Hbavy Fog.—The heaviest fog of the season enveloped Ohristohuroh last tight, and was so dense as to obscure the railway signals to all but the officials whose business placed them in very close proximity to them. The trains arriving after seven o'clock ran iuto the metropolitan station very slowly aad figuratively speaking, had to feel their way. In the city also the vehicular traffic reduced its pace, the bicycle bell was almost incessant, and pedestians exercised extra caution at the crossings where the gas lamps were unassisted by shop lights. The fog made fchingd generally unpleasant in the city, and in the Woolston and Haathcote district it vris particularly thick.— Press.

Sports Association—At a meeting of the Spor s Association held oa Friday, (Mfr Cox in the chair), a letter was reoeivecl from the Domain Board (in reply to a deputation thab waited on it recently). The letter stated that the Board could not see its way to allow a rebate of rent, but would pat the respective grounds in order before the end of the term* The Board also reported that £15 had been expended on the croquet ground during the season. Mr Willis moved that the Secretary write to the various clubs connected with the Association, asking them to instruct their delegates at an early date as to the requirements on their respec tive grounds. This wen seconded by Mr R. Clark and carried. It was alto resolved that the cycling clubs, using the Domain track be asked to confer together before •ending in their reports as to improvements on the track. A letter was received from the Firewotks Committee asking the Association to send a representative to their meeting to be held in the Fire Brigade meeting room next Tuesday, and stating that any assist ance by way of a donation to Che funds would be thankfully received. It was decided that the Association express its sympathy with the object), but regret not' being in a position to help financially, It would, howeve. ha represented at the meetings

Meeting of Pabliambnt.—Parliament is convened for Thursday, June 21. Abbor Day—July 18th haa been appointed Arbor Day, and will be observed as a Go vernment holiday. Agricultural Dhpartment—A Dunedin telegram states that Mr D. CutlcHe, cf Waverley, hos been appointed grader to the Aaricultural Department, in place of Mr Lang, resigned. Pbobate Granted -Upon the applicatinn cf Mr Purneli, District Judge Ward has granted pr >l ate of the will of the late Honry Butterick, of Dromore, bo Messrs David and John William Butterick, the executors named.

Maori Canob Race.—At a meeting of the Lyttelion Jubilee Kegatca Committee last evening, a provisional programme, including a race for Maori war cauoes, was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned for a week. Thb Ring. — A London cable to the Australian papers, dated May 12th, says: - The match between Jeffries and Carbett for the championship of the world was brought off at the Uoney Island Club, New York, last night. Jeffries won in the twenty-third round.

A Dangebous Habit.—Fo'k who are in the habit of leaving their vehicles in the Arcade of an evening appear to give little thought of the dangerous consequences that might result. Last evening a buggy was left standing on the tan in the dark aud a gentleman passing through ran into it, much to his sorrow and pain—hurting his lip and receiving a nasty bruao in the stomach. He, at all events, would feel gratified if owners would leave their vehicles in one of the side bays in future or leave their lights burning! Ko Spitting "Allowbp. — The Paris Municipal Council (writes ft correspondent) has jußt enacted a new street regulation. Henceforth, under the penalty of tine, or in default imprisonment, it will be forbidden to spit in the Paris streets. M. for tin, the councillor who brought forward this proposal recently, waa greeted at first with the derisive laughter of hiu colleagues ; but when he warmed to his subject, and descanted on the number of infectious complaints propa gated by promiscuous expectoration, the whole of the Council, with the exception of one member, rallied to his viewi. The Council has voted a sums of money for set ting up notices in the treets, and the regulation is to be carried into effect with the least possible delay, A.A.C. AA.C-As will be observed by an advertisement} which appears in another column, the A.A.C. & A.O. is providing » specially inviting programme for their concert, which takes place on June 14. Miss Lilian Smith, one of the leading con trait ob of Chriatohurch, who has established herself a prime favorite there, and who has elicitod eulogistic criticism from musical critics, appears in Ashburton for the first time. Mr P. Hockley, of Chriatchurch, who is also one cf the public favorites, will make his first acquaintance with the Ashburton public at this concert, Mr C. Edgar, the old favorite, will supply the comic element, Mrs W. Mitchell, who will be again wel comed by her Ashburton friends, has con sented to assist, and Mrs W. Johnston and Mr W. Schwar'z complete a first-class vocal programme. In addition to the vocal items, there will be orchestral and instrumental selections; The programme decided on is certainly a good one, and a treat is in store for the music-loving public of Ashburton. Sunday School Convention. — There were about fifty teachers and officers present at the half-yearly meeting of Wesleyan Sunday school workers, held at Willowby on Thursday, Queen's Birthday. The visit ing inspector's report was read, and a dis cussion ensued thereon, the matter of average attendance receiving special notice. Some misconceptions were removed, and it was generally admitted that there was little cause for complaint in this direction. As a whole, the attendance, punctuality, and discipline were most commendable. The officers for the ensuing year are—Rev J D Jory, president; Revs '1 hos. Fee and Mr S 8 Chapman, vil'e-presidentß ; Mr McCiymout, Secretary, At 5 30 the Convention adjourned for tea, and ut 7.30 resumed business, when airiest interesting paper was read by Mr J. E. Purchase, the subj:sob being a resume of the World's Convention of Sunday School teachers, held in London, in July, 1898, at which 2300 delegates from all parts of the world were present. The paper was brimful of information bearing upon the Sunday school system, and its magnitude and wide spread influence were brought prominently before the meeting A conversation then took place, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the essayist. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Ashburton, ori a date to be fixed, and Mr John Watson was asked to prepare and read a paper on "Salaried experts for the training of Sun day School teachers." No British Flag There—A country clergyman, in the course of a patriotic speech, told the following anecdote, which is worth repeating both on account of its liberality of sentiment and language :—" A storekeeper and a customer were discussing the present war. Baid the customer, 'I hope every member of the Australian con tingents will leave his bones in South Africa. [ hope every British soldier will be des troyed.' ' You put yourself in a most unenviable position by such remarks,' said the storekeeper. 'If you hate the BritSßh flag so much why do you live under ib and enjoy the freedom of a British colony ?' 4 What can I do V asked the oustomer. ' You can do this,' said the storekeeper. ' You can go and live in Russia, under a tyrannous Government), whioh hates the British fhg. If Russia does not suit you, you can try Germany, where you will be gratified in your hatred of the fi*g. If you can's get enough in Germany, try France, where the national hatred of the British flag ought to satisfy you ; but if you oan'b get enough hatred to satisfy you even in France, go down to hell, for you wilt find no British flag there !'"

" OPBSELVBS AS OfHKBS SEE Us."-*-Our friends are generally too polite to tell ua our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fieaud style of oar clothes. Young men who want to mike good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye sore" to your friecds. Don'fc risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to "The Leading Tailors" where you will always find a large assort, ment of "Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can al waya depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Cbaig head & BERRYMAtf speaks volumes. This

firm has just imported probably the finest stock of new Seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Aahburton, includiug a beautiful range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Melbons for Covert) coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable*

Resignation ofMbß. Pilkington—All who travel by railway will regret to hear of the retirement, owing to ill-health, of Mr Benjunin Filkington, for sixteen years stfttionmaater at Christchurch Some months ago, during the departure of one of the Contingents, Mr Pilktogtoo was thrown by a drunken man down the station steps, and fell on his head on the concrete below. Since then he has nob recovered his health, and has been forced to resign. There is no more experienced stationmaste? in New Zealand than Mr Pilkingfcon. Al a maker up of trains, and in the mastery of the intricacies of shunting, there is not his equal, while hit management of the enormous

THE SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE.

At the last meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board the. following figures wore laid cm the table. The pries paid per hundred eggs or heads was two shillings, there fore the total destroyed would be 1,651,716 Besides this purchase a very large number have no doubt been poisoned, as poisoned grain is laid throughout the year. The birds are now taking it vary readily and if farmers wou'd only take a little trouble there would soon be a noticable reduction over the country.

Amounts paid for the year ended 31st March

It will be gathered from the above that while the Board is wagiiag bitter war against the farmers enemy the sum paid this year for the extermination of the pests is higher, with one exception, than that paid in any previous year.

Machine v. Hand Labor.

In 1350 the labor cost in the production of one hundred gold hunting watch casesY engine turned, was £108, and in 1897 it wm £16. This, a&ya JStigineenngtWm industry in which machine work has almost wholly replaced hand labor, and female workers to the extent of 17 per oent have occupation in a trade which in 1850 only employed males. It should be remarked! too, that the oases made in 1850 were all for key-winding watches and those in 1897 for stem-winding, in which the work is somewhut more com plicated, 'lhe time required for labor on the 100 watohes is now 355% hours, against 1,749^ hours fifty years ago, when hand labor was .'more largely resorted to. A comparison instituted by Engineering between 1000 stem* wind braes hunting watch movements, eighteen size, full plate, fifteen jewels, and 1000 stem-wind brass hunting watch move ments, eighteen sizl;, adjusted, shows that the time for labor bow is 8443, against 241,866 hours in 1862, and the cost nf labor is £360, against £16,164, or 7a against £16 per watch. Another important point men tioned by Engineering is that whereas under the old system only four operations were conducted by female labor, under th 9 new no less than 650 operations are done by women, who earn relatively large wages. There are few important industries whioh can show so marvellous a development.

ASHBURTON RIFLES

Animal Prize Shooting

Glorious weather favored the members of C Company, Ashburton Kifles, for their annual prize shooting on Thursday. (Queen's Birthday, when some very good scoring was recorded. Several recruits who made their first appearance on the range came out well, and showed great promise of becoming good shots in the near future. The conditions were 10 shots at 200 yards, five standing and five kneeling ; and 10 shots at 500 yards, five kneeling and five prone, at a third-o'asa target. There were twaitj-two competitors. There were eleven prizeß in cash and kind, generously donated by Messrs E G Wright, Friedlander Brop,, Ltd., D Thomas, H 8 Drummond, John Orr anrl Co., Andrew Orr and Frank Curtis, which were secured by those marked*. The following are th< highest scores :—

ASHBURTON POULTRY SOCIETY

A committee meeting of this Society was held last evening, there being a good atten dance. A few donations from office bearers were received. Mr G A M Buckley wrote accepting the office of President. Mr David Thomas having kindly offered the Society the use of the Arcade for this year's show, it was decided to accept same, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to that gentleman ; also to Mr Bullock for the generous offer of his new saleroom. However, it was deemed advisable to accept Mr Thomas' offer this year. The secretary (Mr Restell) reported that the schedules would be available in a day or so, also the art union tickets. This year's art union is the first occasion when gold nuggets have been offered as prizes. A valuable collection is placed as first) prize, and is worth £25. Several other prizss, pictures, wood carvings, etc., will be given. The judges have been appointed—Mr F D'Acre takes the poultry classes, and Mr A S Palmer the sma'l fry. Taking all things into consideration, and the increasing in terest in the feathered tribes, this year's show should prove a success in every sense of the word.

STRANGE TRICKS PLAYED BY MAUSER BULLETS.

There are few things more remarkable in modern warfare than the vagaries of small calibre bullets used in the Lee-Metford aod M wiser rifles. It is, perhaps, nob surprising ohab a tiny conical bullet, no larger in diameter than an ordinary lend pencil, and travelling at twenty times the speed of an express train, will bore ita way through the thickest bone, leaving a perforation as neat and clean as if made by a drill; or that the neat generated by its rapid fight cauterises and halps to heal the wound it makes. The astounding feature aboub the modern bullet is that, while you know where it enters the body, the wisest surgeon can never say where its point of exit may be. A singular double wound was made by a bullet which struck one af our men at Gr&span. Strik'ng the man's left thigh, it bored a neat hole through the thighbone, and passing down wards it entered and lodged in the right kaee. In another case a man was struck by a bullet on the elbow, which was benb at the time; the bullet in some inconceivable way split into halves, one of which travelled downwards and came out near the wrist, while the other took an upward direction, and was found lodged in the musolea near the shoulder. In another case, on the evi dence of the same surgeon, a bullet entered the man's chest, passed through the body, and out of the abdomen, again entering, at the right thigh, and lodgingitself abottt half - way to the knee. In this case the patient made a rapid recovery, and similar recover ies were made by men who t had been shot through liver and kidneys and through the brain. A distinguished surgeon, as the result of his observation of Mauser bullet wounds, has given his opinion that "it ia conceivable that a man may liva even if a Mausnr bullet had passed through his heart, assuming that it struck the heart when it was drawn hard together in its closest con' traction."

THE THIRD CONTINGENT.

Some doubt having been entertained in Aehburton aa to whether the Rough Riders (Third Contingent) went to Beira or to the Free State, we publish the following from the Ptess special at the front, which showc that the "Third" are iv the thick of the fighting:—

•'After receiving our orders to prepare for entraining for the front, we waited in readi ness for three days, nobody going more than a quarter of a miie away from camp. At 4 o'clock on the Bth we entrained for Burghers dorp.

Kind sympathisers were in waiting at our first stopping station, viz., Fort Jackson— with cea arid cakes, and how everybody relished the refreshment ! As is usual, thtt bars were closed to soldiers. £

IN CAMP AT BUROHEttSDOBP,

' On arriving at Burghersdorp, we were ordered to proceed further to Aliwal North, where we are now encamped. The journey took two days, travelling day and night. The horses suffered badly. Camp was pitched in the dark, in a drenching rain. We are en camped with Brabant's Horse, Kaffrariau Horse, Durban Light Horse, and Malta Horse—ln all 800 Colonial troops. The only infantry troops with us are the Royal Irish Riflea. The camp is commanded by Colonel Tobin, brother of the Key. Mr lobin, reotsor 'of Amber ley, North Canterbury. Other camps are formed within sight of us, and I believe the troops altogether number 40,000. Others are arriving daily. We are only awaiting the arrival of the baUnoe of the troops before moving off, and a rumour is cnrreut that we move this afternoon (14th inst.) under General Brabant.

AH wore very glad to get away from East London^* filthy, untidy hole. With two exceptions, the whole of the troops passed through the doctor's book* — chit fly dysentery and sore throats. l?here is great improve ment since they hare been here. We are losing horses quickly, and unless remounts are obtainable, ha'f the men will be soon dismounted. The country is full of horse disease, and they may not be watered until after 9 a.m and before 4 p.m., and not allowed to take the grass except bstween the hours of 10 and 2on sunny days. Boars have been aeen within four miles of as, but dare not attack. They are only fow in number, and not worth oar bothering with- No. 1 Company received ordam to oooupy the Market Square on Thursday right (13th), and to support a troop north of the bridge in case of an attack,, but nothiug occurred.

The men stood their first sleep in the open air very well; saddles and bridles were not removed, and each man siept holding his own horse, ready to mount at a moment's notice.

Lieutenant Berry, with fifty men. occu pied ihe ammunition waggons on a seven days' march. Lieutenant Cameron patrolled the river for eight miles with twelve men, in search of the enemy, but did not tee any. Captain Chayfcor, accompanied by Lieu tenant Walker, with the balance of his com pany, scouted the hills for torna distance, sighted small .groups of the enemy, and brought in 300 head of sheep, four head of oattle, two horses, and some tut keys and poultry. The poultry is to be served as a luxury for dinner.

_ , Later. Orderi hate been received, *nd we move at 4 o'clock this afternoon (14th) for Wepe ner, and expect; to reaoh it some time to morrow. ' ■ ,; . ;. .. ' '■;■

The •• Third," which oontained to many of our Aahburton boys, was therefore en gaged in the actions immediately preceding the relief of Wepener.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

United Press Association—By Elecbrio Telegraph—Copyright London; May 25 At the Oo'onial Club dinner at the Hotel Cecil, 350 present, Sir Robert Herbert presided. The Agents-General were present. The Duke of Oam bridge, proposing the toast of the colonies, said they had admirably done their duty. He anticipated a perma nence of thepresenb Imperial sentiment, placing the Empire in the position which would be very disagreeable for any State attacking it. The Earl of Kiraberley congratulated the delegates on the settlement of the Federal difficulty, and hoped the in t< rests of the Empire would be the watchword of the party. Mr Deakin made a powerful speech, and received an ovation. He paid a tribute to Mr Chamberlain's ability and tacf. The settlement gave entire satisfaction to Australia.

STOREKEEPER AND CUSTOMER.

Mr A. Petersen, storekeeper of Makaretu, Hawke's Bay, writing recently to a well known Sydney firai concerning one of his customers said:—" The name of Mr Anders Bergerson and your firm have been freely mentioned in an affair which has caußed quite a stir in the district."

" I took Mr Peterson seriously," says our informant, •• and to render suspense at short as possible wrote to the gentleman who in due time sent the following reply :— "In October 1897 when shearing I was seized with terrible gnawing pains in thighs and legs which, I was informed, were the symptoms of aoiatica. There was a dull pain in my back also, and I was in such agony that I could not sleep. For ov« twelve months I oontinued in this state trying remedies bat without avail. My Attention was then drawn to your famous medicine, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, and I had not finished the first box before the pains lessened slightly. Three boxes restored me to perfect health. lam a strong, healthy man once more, and shearing and other out-door work has no ill effaot upon me. My wife has also used Dr. Williams'pink pills and has benefited greatly by them. ,

Ordinary remedies failed to cure Mr Bar* gersoii of sciatica, but it is ia onei that ordinary medicine fails to relieve that Dr. Williams' pink pills effect their most sensational ourea. Being entirely harmless they can bo taken without medical super vision when an attack of rheumitism, sciatica or neuralgia oomes on, or when a tonic i« needed. They assist the development of pale growing girls, and when consumption threatens, their timely uae may save life. They are sold by the Dr. Williams' Medicine Go., Wellington, six boxes sixteen and six, pott free, and by all chemists and, store keepers—But mind you ask for Dr. Williams' for there is no oase on record where a substi tute has proved of benefit.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eteotrio Telegraph.—Copyright.

Sydney, May 25 The rain was terrific to-day. Nearly three inches fell in thirty-five minutes. The low lying suburbs are submerged. 10 l-stb inches have fallen during the last 4J days.

The crew of the barquentine Nielsnbe, wrecked at Levukft, oa May 11, white oa a voyage from Adelaide to Fiji, arrived to-day, The vessel is a total wreck.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Relief of Mafeking.

; Sergeant Herbert Brent, a Victorian Bushman, was killed in a railway accident at Winburg.

May 24

London, May 25 The Morning Post* Mafeking corres pondent remarks that the Queensland Bushmen are fine soldiers, tough in marching, and strong fighters. They treated shells as jokes. When they learn to take better cover they will become as good a corps as any.

Melbourne, May 25 Messrs Sleath and O'Oonor, two members .of the Few South Wales Parliament, have returned from a visit to the icene of the war. In aa inter view with Lord Roberta, the latter, referring to the Australian soldiers, said, " You see my opinion of the Australian troop* I pul them in front and intend to keep them in front." Mr Sleath intendi to indict those who were responsible for the equipment of the New South Wales Contingents for the wicked way in which some of the men were sent out. Both legislator! pay a high tribute to Matron Young, of the Bioemfontein Hospital. When asked her realoni for her preference for the Australian sol dier, she said that no matter how severely wounded they were, the patients tried to make the task as easy as possible, which was in marked con trast to the conduct of the British officers and regulars.

London, May 25 Thirty trains to and from Pretoria and Pietersberg, the northern terminus of the Transvaal railway, are running daily.

Nbw York, May 25 The American pro-Boer 'newspapers acquiese in President McKmley's pro nouncement.

Th« limes representative examined, at Bloemfontein, the secret minutes of two conferences held in 1887 between President Kruger and President Brand, of the Free State. The minutes clearly show that President Kruger urged an alliance expressly with tha hope of securing the independence of the two republics.

The Times correspondent at Delagoa Bay saya President Kruger favours surrender, alleging that the continu ance of the war would iinperii pro petty and inflict great hardships on the burghers. He throws on the com mandant the onus of final decision.

Boer Slain Attack Abandoned. Alleged Treachery- The 2SafekirgEimterley Baiiway. A Last Shot at the Enemy. No J?eirs Prom Lord Boborts. Position of Boer Oommaadoes. Headlong: night of the Seen. Zruger Favours Surrender Final Eeciiion Left to the Commandants. The Z&dependenoe of the Be putlics Examination of Seoret Minutes. Colonials at the Front. Praise From Lord Boberts. Qaeensland Bushmen at Mafe kinff. A Victorian Bushman Silled.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright , ■ London, May 25 The Boers report that of Captain Goff's force of 71, 27 wer» killed, 25 wounded, and 11 captured. Two Maxims were abandoned.

May 24 It is now asserted that the main attack which General Snyman was to have made upon Mafeking, immedi ately after El off succeeded in capturing the fort, was abandoned at a critical moment. Eloff alleges treachery owing to ill-feeling towards himself by General Snyman:

It is expected that the Mafekiag- Kimberley railway will be repaired and in full working order within a fortnight

May 25 Major-General Baden-Powell, allow ing the garrison to have a last parting shot at the retreating enemy, utilised the relief column and the reserve* at supports.

The Boers report that Lord Methuen is at Grayling's Drifr, on the Yaal, while General French, vith 3000 men and ten gunß, has reached Vredefort, 41 mile* north-west of Heilbron.

No official communication has reached the War Office as to Lord Hoberts's movements.

Two thousand Boers near Ficksburg are advancing on Olocolan.

The British report a large commando at Buffalo.

The Boers are in headlong flight northwards.

The Mafeking Railway Running

A Successful Smut-

Received Wakapuaka May 26, 865 ft m rhia Office 9-45 am) London, May 25

General Hunter will open the Vry burg-Mafeking line within a week. Trains are already running between Mafeking and Bulu^ayo.

Enteric fever is ragiug at Vryburg, and many deaths have occurred.

A bazaar in aid of the wounded is being held at Kensington. Members of the Royal Families and aristocracy acted as stall holders. The Kaiser sent a splendid contribution of porce lain. Twenty thousand pounds sterling was taken the first day.

NEW ZEALAND INVALIDS.

Wkllingtoh May 25 The H-n. Mr Ward baa reoeived a cable from Sir A. Milner that the Paptroa, which i left the Oape on May 19. hat on board th« follow iag New Zealand invalids:—Captain Hay hurst, of Temnka; Sergeant; Bond, and, Corporal tiyraes.

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■■a s■ ■■ . < <! " :&: | M * 8 I 2 j« S . n 3 5n I kj 25 o - o! & > < * Ft-'*' P» | =h» g 2 8 J 1 1 m i ;* Q <lw| h! hH ■ 8 * ' O OH " H v *^ <j § . a| S ST. STEPHEN'S QHOBOH, AahburtoD, SUNDAY AFrER^A6OENSION DAY, (May 27 ) 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11 a tn-^Matina and Sermon 3 p m—Dromore—Mr T A Gates Beafield~The Vioar 6 30 p m—Evening Pr&ytr and Sermon R. A. WUODTHORPE, M.A. yioJ!!L New Zealand CLOTHIUG FAOTORY WHY get wet when Sis will buy yon a WATERPROOF OOAT? We are showing a large Stock of Ooate, all oar own make and guaranteed fchoroughlj Waterproof. We aJeo have the latest chape Doublt Breaeted Gheaterfield Waterproofs, and ii there jb nothing to suit you we will tak< your order and mate you one. 150 Patterns to Chooss From Tweed Overcoats and Capes from 19s 6d. WILL KREP YOU WARM & DRY. Covert Coats in Fawn and Black. Good Value. Now is the time for warm Under clothing. Sse •ub Stock. Thh LargbsxS in Tow* RIBBED L.W. PANTS from 2s lid Notwithstanding the advance in Wooli We are selling at the samo prices ac lae>i Se*Bon having bought before the rise; f NE3"W ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. V. E. BEOKINQSALK, Managerl THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THE ONI.Y RBLIASIiB FHIBT POLISH IN THE WORLD. 11^ RS MILLER, of Dunedin, tho Pro fesiiocal Laundreas, says :-—l6 is the besb I have ever used. It makes Shire Ironing plewsurs. .Wise Mothers and Sistera try it and lave your strengtl, temper, and patience. Once tried, always used. Bild in tins at BHIARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORE & CO. 5 136 Wl ASK— Yotir inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 years, and still reiain many of our first customers, tvhtch alone is proof o our HONEbT WOBK. McDonald & Go., Tailora, Etc. Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street SEAFIBLD ROAD. AVRRY Convenient Accommodation Paddootar, containing seven acres, laid down in grass. F. FBKRIMAN. S*~^KARMAN BROS, have large stock Loasby's Wahoo, Benjamin Gum, Kooiibab, and Oinu»mon Cure. &~S7 "KNIGH'I are buyers of al • kinds of Kecond hand Goods. Adi Oia iuR Mbs Khioht's Boardin^house- EMPlYCrates for H%!e aaitvolg for Sheep Feediog. Only la 6d each FIiBTOHKB^BboSm Cjtßh^Supply Store. NO SOONER doe Tan article of genalne merib meet with popular favour and Approval than up springs a multitude of ■purioua imitations, "Pitfalls" set to iatctt the unwary. Hondai Lanka Tba must be on packet and box to ensure the ISenuine, Unadulterated abxio: E; sold by iiripfcereited groogrs everywhere. ANTJKD—Oat and Wheat Hueks in acy quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Flstoheb Bros., Cash Supply Store. Smoke New Venua



Wm.Strai.fl. { "J^SS*" 4 } Thos. Coverdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHO p WITH US BY POST, i as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, [ and that we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year ! round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, I but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, <fee. And Our Dressmaking Department cl<sely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker. MADAME BOUTBAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE.' Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Beady-made Clothing will find our famous " ORIENT " BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— ! and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING- FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIHD FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, ilf you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always . , . Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST FBEE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c, Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Fbee on application to GHRISTGHURGH. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. 'ACCOUNT ikOOKS. QFxCi f\f\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct Commercial Envelope! £u\) h \J\J\f from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3a per 1000. ; Boxed Stajonery, latest style?, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2g box. PIANOS. .. ORGANS. ThoJ Best Value obtainable in the Colony for cash or on terms. Organß from IGs per month ; Pianoa from 203 per month, Oae payment only required at time of purchase. ! MUSIC, LATEST SONGS, & PIECES. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly [well built, strong, well finished, ap to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. H. M. TO N E S . LAMPS, LAMPS. LAMPS. New Designs. New Burners. "TVfE have just opened op the finest and most beautiful assortment of TABLE LAMPS ever offered to the Public of Ashburton, and invite inspection. These are all genuine English Woods, selected by onr Mr Collins when in London, and are not only splendid value, bnt are of chaste design and colours, and are ornaments in themselves. We have also a line of OIL STOVES, all sizes, including the celebrated VERITAS Lamp, which is not only a splendid heafcing Stove, bat is the best embellishec Oil Stove ever imported into the colony ; also, the INFERNO Oil Stove, which will boil your kettle with lightning speed. This is the most effective Oil Stove ever evented, and will consume less oil.than any othtr Stove placed on the Market, Ooms and ace our new designator 1900. W. H. COLLINS & CO., BEHOVED TO MITCHELL & TUKNEK'S OLD|PBEMISES, TANORHSD STREET]*



J. WILSON, BUtiNETI STEEET. T HAVE JHST TO HAND a very large variety of MIXED PAINTS Very Suitable for Painting Drays, Traps, Kitchen*, Interior and Exterior of Houses, Etc. MKS JOHNSTON ! rnBAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street, OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Aehburton and surrounding Dig' tricfa every four months—viz, March July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stndio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or ab Commercial Hotel* OATES, LOWRY AND GO. FOR Gas Lamps, 16s Each- Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. OATES, LOWBY AND CO, Burnett Btreet,



traffic on excursion days has on many occasions excited praise. Mr PilkingtOn has been almost twenty-five years in the New Zealand Railway service, but he joined the English service in 1849, and was book ing oletk at Burnley daring the Exhibition of 1851. He was ah the opening of the first line to Preston in 1850, and gained his experience as a railway atationmaster. Afterwards he wenb to sea for some years, and itill holds an A.B.s certificate. Re turning Home in 1864, he joined the M.B.L. Railway, and took up outside work. After wards he went to America as yard master in Jolliet, Illinois, and again returning to England, beoame first stationmaster at Bag. ley, and afterwards inspector at Liverpool for the three great railway companies there. In Yew Zealand Mr Pil king ton has seen a great advance in our railway system. He was at the opening of the Whitecliffa and Mount Pleasant line, and has been station master at Ashburton, Oamaru, and Christ churoh. He intends to settle down in this city* Unequalled and Invincible, Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds, li 6d »nd Si 6d



The Upper Ashburton Ro*d Board invite tenders for clearing 220 chains of gorse at WescerSeld; tenders close on Friday, June 1, The Ooldstream Road Board invite tenders for shingling several roads, also for forming a road and chipping tussocks. The Mount Hutt Road Board invite tenders for ■tone breaking. Smoke New Venm



A Trut JFrfend A friend in need is a friend indeed. That ie exactly whab Chamberlain's Oou^h Remedy is. It is the mother's help when she is suddenly awakened in the night by the ominous husky cough, we* labored breathing, of her babe Ib is the safe resort of the youth Or adult when ho has' caught cold,' and there 18 coughing and irritation of the tnuoous membrane of the throat 16 allays (he irritation and cures the cold For sale by Ashbwbton Drug Company The reliable Family Remedy Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure for Coughi and Ooldt— la 6d and 8« 6d