IN MEMORIAM.

McFabland —In sad and loving memory of \ my dear husband, Robert Stephenaon MoFarland {late Manager of Bank of New South Wales at ABhburton), who died April 22, 1899, i •• To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die." Inserted by his loving wife (8. M. McFarland)

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900. ELECTION OF SCHOOL COM MITTEES.

On Monday evening the householders will be callsd upon to once again "elect committees for the various schools throughout this county. The suffrage is a wide one, every householder being entitled to a vote. " Householder," includes (1) every adult who has re sided for three months previous to the day of the election in some dwelling house in the district as owner or tenant thereof ; (2) the father, wherever resi dent, or if dead, or absent from the colony, the guardian, or other person, wherever resident, having the actual custody of any chM attending the State school in the district ; in pro-' claimed miring districts, the holder of a miner's right, who has resided for

three months previous to the day of election in the district, and is not an alien. From the above it will be gathered that the parent or guardian of a child can vote for the committee of the district in which is situated the school attended by the child. But while a householder is qualified to vote for the district in which his charge attends school, he can only stand for the committee of the dis trict in which he actually reside?. The Ace is quite clear on this point. " Every resident householder in a dis trict, and' no other person, is qualified to be elected as a member of the school committee of such district/ The election for the Aahburton school is of considerable importance and it is to be hoped the householders will make a point of electing to the committee fair minded and impartial men —men who are determined to administer the affairs of the school in the interests of the district as a whole, and not of that portion in which they may happen to dwell.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will ba found J Commercial, and on the fourth |>age a short story. Mbthven.—VTethven's contribution to the War Fund was £3111?. The Session.—A Gazette notice further prorogues parliament to May 31. Medical.—Dr. Stanley'! visit on account of the Polypathic Medical Institute, of Ohristchurch, will fiuish ab 2.30 to-day, (SatuidayJ, at Grange's Commercial Hotel, when he returns to Christchurch. Presentation—On Thursday evening the presentation of a silver-mounted gong waa tnnde by the Kaiapoi Hookey Olub to the Rev. H H Mabhhs, the founder of the game in Canterbury, and ex president of the olub, oa hia removing to Rakaia. Cavalry v Mounted Infantry — That mounted infantry aspires to, or even can, saya Colonel Alderaon, assume the role of oav^lry, no thinking soldier who has ever seen the two arms on active service would say. Thu mounted infantryman fights on foot, and is helplesa if attacked on his horse ; the horse of the cavalryman is part of hia fighting equipment. Bebious Accident—A Press Association telegram from Dunedin this morning states that on the dredge Cardona. yesterday, John Robinson, dredge master, was oiling the oog wheels near the tumbler when his foot alipped^and his arm was drawn into the cogs. Robinson waa taken to the Arrow Hospital, where hie arm was ampu tated,and-he stow lies in a critical state. He has a wife &ad family residing ab Lawrence. BoERLoNa Toms—Deipifee the extrava gant praise given in Borne, quarters to the performances of the Boera' " Long Toms," experts who have followed the coarse of the operations iv Natal freely express the opinion that in all the arbillery'« duels which have taken place, espscially upon the Tugela, the British guns made ab Woolwich Arsenal have proved themselves in every reapecb superior to the Cruesob guns. Warning to Cyclists—The Morning Post says, posted on the Bangitafca bridge is a rather striking warning to cyclists. The notice is a double one, having been put up apparently by two separate bodies. The first is a warning from the Cycling Club bo the effect that the bridge is unsafe for cyclists to pass over, and immediately under this is another warning to prepare for eternity. Evidently some one takes a deep interest in the future welfare of cyclists. Newspaper Law.—An interesting point in newspaper law was decided by a Supreme Court judge recently. George Holmes waa sued for £2 2a, subscriptions alleged bo be due for a newspaper. The defendant urged he had never ordered the paper. He admitted a runner had thrown it over his fence for some time and rather than have ib Utter ing his garden na had taken ib indoors, bub had never read ib or even removed the wrapper- The Court held that picking up the paper was equivalent to accepting delivery, and gave judgment- for the plaintiff. The defendant) carried the case to the superior Courb, where the previous decision was upheld. The Chess Championship.—A Wellington telegram says—At the Chess Tournament Barnes is now leading, being half a game ahead of Mason. The seventh round began last night. The game between Barnes, ex champion, and Cleland, champion, appears to be in favour of tha former.—ln the eighth round Barnes received his 6rßb defeat, Mason, who played a fine game, winning in 54 moves. Still beat Edwards. Makay beatCaree, and James beat Rummer. Kumnier won hia outstanding game with Brown. Barnes is now only a half game ahead of Mason, each having two games to play. The Seventh Dragoon Guards—News was recently received thab Lieutenanb Lind say, who lefb New Zealand with the First Contingent, has been appointed to » commis sion in the 7ch (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards. This regiment has a fine honour roll, which includes Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplsqueb, Dettingen, South Africa 1846-7, Egpyb 1882, and Tel-el-Kebir. The 7bh Dragoon Guards was raised in 1688, on the landing of tha Prince of Orange, by the Earl of Devonshire, whose title ib bore in 1690, when, from its oolonel's name, ib was called " Sehomberg'a Horse ;" in 1692," when commanded by the Duke of Leinster, I " Leinster's Horse ;" in 1742, " Ligonier'3 Horse," and then "The Bhck Horse, 1' or the " 4bh Irish Horse " la 1788 the presenb title, " The 7th, or Princess Royal's Regi men b of Dragoon Guards," was given to ib At) Dettingen,

The Indian Famine--At a public meeting ] in Wellington, the Mayor, presiding, it was decided to collect money throughout the province in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. A number of offers of assistance have already been received, Weslbsan Church A SHBURTON-~Tbe Eev. T. Fre, the newly appointed Minister for this church, eomrnfinces hia pastorate in this circuit to-morrow, when he will conduct the services at the Baring Square Church, morning and evening. Mr Fee has come from the Springston circuit, where he laboured for three years, with much accep tance. He was invited to remain the fourth year, but the Conference decided not to ac cede to the request. At a meeting of the Ohuroh oiiioers, held last night, it was de cided to hold the church anniversary and harvest festival on Sunday week, and the reception to Mr Fee during the following week. The date for the gathering will be advertised.

MOUNTED MEN WANTED.

One of tho geld correspondents writes Some: —la this country, and with this memy, mounted infantry, cavalry, and ar tillery ara wanted. Infantry (foot), is not aj any means to bo despised, but to pit in fantry against mounted men—and every Boer U mounted, and well mounted too— iB bo expose men to danger and death, and there is no method iv the madness of sending men on foot to attack a powerful enemy sheltered by formidable country. Horse and artillery we want, horse and artillery we must have or we shall rue It. Nothing could be plainer. You cannot) flank mounted men holdiDg a commanding position with men on foot, for either the latter'B movements will be seen and checked, or the former will have time to change their posiiion or to retreat, or to do whatever eke may be necessary iv their own interests. Besides, horsemen obviously cover more ground, thereby- acquainting themselves with the lay of the oountry, which is of incalculable value either for ad vancing, attacking, or retreating. Let a position become untenable to the Boeri and they can disappear, each man going his own way apparently scattered ; but they romusei at a given point in a marvellously short apace. How do we stand ?We want guides to lead us in, and if we suffer reverse we want guides to take us out, and the chances arc a thousand to one that many who are now prisoners, if mouated and possessed of a knowledge of the geography of the Country would have escaped

THE CABLE QUESTION.

Concessions to Contingents' Relatives, United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 21, §.26 am, This Office 9.20 a m Melbourne, April 21 Messrs Lyne and MeLean have dis cussed the Oape cable proposals, and have decided that the Postmaster- Generals of two colonies meet, with a view of coming to termß with the Com pany, if possible. Adelaide, April 21 The Eastern Extension Gable Com pany has notified that it is prepared to transmit messages from relatives of the Australian Contingents at the reduced rates of 2a 6d per word. The Oape Postal Department does not levy a local rate on such' messages.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL. I

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. London April 19 Mr H. B. Strangways, at one time Premier of South Australia, in a letter to the Daily Chronicle, advises Mr Chamberlain to safeguard all Imperial interests and the rights of State creditors, before introducing the Com monwealth Bill. He also opposes the restriction of appeals to the Privy Council. The Daily News publishes an inter view which Mr Raymond Blathwayt had with Mr Kingston, who declared that Federation under the Bill would help a grander federation of the whole of the Australian Continent with the Motherland. The Colonial Office has published a Blue Book containing the text of the Bill, and the official despatches re garding the measure. Perth, April 20 Sir John Forrest has sent a message to the Premier's Conference, which is now sitting in Melbourne, embodying the reasons why the amendment in the Commonwealth Bill should be con ceded to West Australia* Me pledges himself to do his utmost to pass the Bill if the amendment is conceded. Melbourne, April 20 Owing to the non arrival of a cable message from Mr Barton, the Premier's Conference was unable to make any progress. They expect the cable to night, and conclude their labour! to morrow. They were entertained at luncheon today by the Mayor of Melbourne, and in the course of speeches outlined the positions taken up. Mr Lyne said they had to be care ful not to do anything to jeopardise the Bill. He opposed granting further concessions to Westralia, Messrs Philp and Lewis favoured the retention of appeal to the Privy Council, and the admission of Wes tralia as an original state, Mr Holder declared for the Bill as it stood, pointing out that it was only Mr Chamberlain, not the Imperial Parliament, who wanted the amend ments. Mr McLean felt it his duty to stick to the Bill exactly as it stood, but he was not prepared to push his views to such an extent as to delay or jeopardise its passage, Briefly put, therefore, the position taken by the Conference is—The Bill as a whole if possible, if not appeal to the Privy Council must be added.

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON-SATURDAY.

(Before W. H. Rule, Esq., J.P.) Larceny—Thomas Rooney waa oharged with stealing a swag, bhe property of Jas. J. Brankin.—Sergeanb Barlow, who conducted the prosecution called Brankin, who deposed to leaving bhe iwag ab bhe Ashburton Hotel and afterwards mUsing ib.—Mrs Robinson, second hand dealer, gave evidence that ac cused sold the swag to her.—Constable Eade, who arrested the acoused ab Winslow, also gave evidence.—A sentence of three months' imprisonment) was passed.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourselves responsible lor opinions oxptessed by our correspondents

CONSISTENT COUNCILLORS.

TO THE BDITOB. SIR,—I notice that some of the members of the Domain Board, notably Councillors Davis, Pauling, and Scaly, arc strong oppo nents of any further expenditure on the Domain, except the neoesaary outlay for the salary of the curator Perhaps these gentle men, who are also Borough Councillors, can tell us how they reconcile their attitude as to this matter with their allocation of £1100 to be Bpent in making them a more commod ious Council Chamber—a Chamber which the ratepayers they talk so much about mast be content with gating at with admira tion, or otherwise, while the Domain is Bupposed to be their especial property provided specially for their delectation and pleasure. These consistent) councillors may rest assured that by voting for ft liberal outlay on the DomaiD, they »re lean likely to bring upon themselves the condemnation of the burgesses than some of their public actions may have done.—l »m, &0., Ratkfatbb.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOffiK MARKET.

Messrs Friedlaader Broa., Limited, report upon the live etook markeb for the week ending April 20, as follows:—At tha ABh burton yards on Tuesduy last the usual weekly sale was held, when there wan a fair yarding of stock nod a fairly good atten dance of the public. Bidding throughout the day was fairly brisk, nearly all lines changing hands at prices equal to late rates, Batchers' fat crossbred ewes made from 10a 6d to 11b 6d, merino ewes from 3s to 9s. There was good competition for forward eweo and wethers, these selling up to 14s lOd. The entry for the day consisted of 7038 sheep, 123 rams, 8 oattle, and 18 pigs, of whioh our entry was made up 4302 sheep (including 808 in conjunction with Mr D Thomas) and 57 rams, and the following are the sales :•—26 fat halfbred ewes 10s 9d, 57 fat merino wethers 10s 6d, 12 fat crossbred ewes lls 3d, 80 fab halfbred ewes 11s, 18 fat merino ewes Ba, 13 fat wethers 13s 9d, 25 fat orosßbred ewes lls, 52 crossbred ewes 8s 9d, 20 fab crossbred ewes lls, 260 fat lambs 12s 4d, 182 halfbred ewea 14s 10J, 201 merino wethers 6s Bd, 104 halibred lambs lls 7d, 185 halfbred wethers 13s 10d, 359 merino wethers 9s, 43 crossbred ewes 10a 2d, 66 halfbred ewes 9a 6d, 144 crossbred lambs lla, 506 halfbred ewes lla 2d, 163 merino wethers 6s Bd, 91 crossbred ewes 9s 9d, 424 crossbred ewes 12a 9d, 423 merino ewes 5a lOd, 183 crossbred ewes lls sd. In rams— 3 Shropshire ram lambs 3gs, 2 Shropshire rams |gn, 1 English Leicester ram lgn, 2 Lincoln ramß 3go, During the week we sold privately Mr R Lyne's farm near Methven consisting of 1780 acres, at a satis factory price to vendor and purchaser. On Thursday, we held our usual horse fair at our West Street Marc, when there was an excellent attendance of farmers and others. The entry totalled Borne 130 horses of all descriptions, and as the attendance consisted chiefly of buyers, a good clearance was effected. There wns a good demand for young sound horses, these Belling up bo £48, but for old and inferior aortb the bidding was not quite so brisk. The following are some of the prices :—Draughts—-Unbroken, £27, £23 10s, £16, £25, £20 ; 3-year-olds, £43, £45, £47 ; 4-year-olds, from £36 to £48 : 5-year-3lds, £39, £33 10s, £35, £38 10a; 6-year-olda, £23, £29, £53, £29 10s, £38; aged. £23, £23 10a, £20 10s, £25, £17 10s, £26, £27. Hacks—Jt7, £24, £13, £14, £12, £9, £8 10a, £14 10s, £25 10b £20. Unbroken aorta (light) —£13 10s, £13, £10, £9, £12, £12 10s, £6, £4 We also sold the draught stallion Sir John Wallace at 80 guineas. Mr D^vid Thomas n portß upon the live stock market in the Ashburton Ocuaty for the week ending April 19:—On Tuesday, at the Ashburton Yards, the usual weekly sale waa held. Thete was only a fair attendance, owing no doubt to the rain that set in, but atill a large proportion of buyers were amongst them. The entry waa made up of breeding ewes and lambe, the latter fetching very good prices, and for good ewes buyers wero eager. The totals for the day were made up of 7038 sheep, 123 rams, 8 head of cattle, and 18 pigs; my entry consisting^ of 2961 aheep, inoludmg 850 offered in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros., 65 rams, 5 head of cattle, and 18 pigs ; which I cleared ab the following prices:— 28 fat ewes 10s 7J", 12 crossbred ewes 10a 9d, 1 wether 16s 6d, 1 lamb lls 9d, 2 ewes 15j, 3 lambs 7a 93, 40 lamba lla Id, 70 ewes 12s, 251 lambs 12s 4d, 100 crossbred ewes 9s 2d s 100 crosabred ewes 9a, 73 crosßbred ewes 9s 2d, 89 oroßs bred ewes 9a 4d, 52 crossbred ewes lls 6d, 285 halfbred ewes lls 21, 58 crossbred ewes 9a Bd, 200 merino ewes 6a sd, 105 lambs Ila7d, 143 lambs lla, 361 merino wethers 9a, 30 crossbred ewes 8s lQd, 197 merino ewes 7s 6d, 51 crossbred ewea 7s 6d, 273 four, six, aud eight-tooth ewea 143 2d, 130 wethers 12a lOd, 66 crossbred ewes 8a 6d, 1 ateer £6 15s, 1 steer £5 6i, 1 heifer £4 2a 6d, 1 cow £5 10*.

The Proposed Municipal Buildings.

Judging from the ground plan submitted to and approved by the Council on Wednes day evening the municipal chambers, when completed, will be a highly convenient suits of offices; The additions will be made at the rear of the present building. What is used now aa the reading room will be tha town clerk's offioe, and the whole of the upstairs portion of the existing building will be converted into a reading room! The circulating library will remain in its preßent position. The entrance now ia use will b« retained and a hall will lead to the new room*. On the left, running parallel with Havelock Street, will be a commodious Council chamber 30ft by 20ft, lighted by two large windows facing that street. On the right will be the Mayor's room 20fb.by 13ft 6in, and the engineer's room 14fb by 13fb, a!bo a strong room lift by 7ft, and lavatories lift by 7ft 6in. Entrance to bhe library, and to the reading room above, will be from Havelock Street, where a broad and easy stairway will rise from a vestibule 25ft by 15ft. A porch will cover the entrance. The engineer and the Works Committee have carefully thought oub the plans, and it is intended to erecb a building that will be an ornament and credit to the town, When the projected buildings are oompleted the Borough Council wili bs provided with suitable offices for many yearn to coma,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Asaooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph* Auckland, April 20 The Governor and Lady Ranfnrly gave a garden party to-day to members of the branches of the ' Mother's Mission. Over 600 invitations were issued. Ohristchuech, April 20 The quantity of giain awaibing shipment; ab Lyttelton is exceedingly large. AU the stores are filled, and it is estimated they contain altogether over 300,000 sacks* The steamships Claverdon and Fernfield are ex pected to arrive ab Lyttelton shortly to lead oats for the use of the Imperial forces in South Africa. They will take altogether a quantity equal to about 100,000 sacks, a,bout half of whioh is to be put up in two bushel bags for transport by mules.

THE COLONIES AND THE EMPIRE.

♦■' United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 20 Sir M. Hicks-Beach, speaking at a Primrose League dinner at Bristol, said the loyal and generous action of the colonies foreshadowed the time ■when there would be some common organi sation for controlling the Imperial j policy, and giving the colonies an ade quate share in the responsibilities and defence of the Empire. j Mr Maclver, member for the Kirk k date division of Lancashire, speaking

at Liverpool, said the colonies were entitled to a permanent voice in the Empire's policy, and also to trading advantages with Great Britain.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Censured Generals and Their Troops. Colonel Crofton, The Enemy's Plan of Campaign 15,000 Boers Massed Near Sunday's River. Lord Boberts Beady to Advance The Conditions of Peace. Speech by Sir H. H. Fowler. Two Germans Arrested. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) London, April 19 Many Boers at Swaziland are pre paring for a final resistance. The Swazia are >■■ reluctant to afford the slightest belp. Lord Roberta' criticisms relative to Spionkop caused consternation in the military claba. Many blame the Go vernment for publishing damaging documents. Others are asking why Lord Methuen baa been shielded. Colonel Or of ton, whom Colonel Tborneycroft superseded in the com-

mand of the brigade at Spionkop, has been placed on half-pay. Two Germans iv Capetown hired horses and disappeared. They were found 100 wiles inland, in possession of rifles and 800 cordite cartridges. They were arrested and sentencid to a year's imprisonment. The Canadian Government have asked Lord Roberts to nominate 24 members of the Canadian Contingent in South Africa for Imperial Army commissions. Many array reservists are desirous of settling in South Africa. An Officers' Oonomutee has been formed for the purpose of helping the pro ject. LoNsoif, April 20 Thi Times declares that after Lord Roberts's censures, the authority of Generals Buller and Warren with the troops is impaired. Fifteen thousand Boers occupy a Bucsession of ridges between Sunday's river and Dundee. They expect the British to follow the line of railway along the Wasch-Bank Valley, and the fortifications are so arranged as to enable a gradual retreat under cover. It is reported that the Boers at Biggarsberg retired as a feint, hoping to draw Sir Redvers Buller prema turely. The Daily Chronicle states that the remounts have arrived, and that Lord Roberts is ready to advance, Sir Henry Fowler, addressing his constituents afc Wolverbatnpton, said the first condition of peace was the establishment of British supremacy in South Africa, implying the safety of India, and the right to hold, preserve, and protect our colonies. The cattle belonging to 200 Boers were captured and brought to Boshof, Capetown, April 20 The Wepener district is deluged with rain.

Reitz Very Angry.

Portugal Firm

Irish American and Red Cross Ambulance Tolnnteers. Received Wakapuaka April 21, 9.5 a m, This Office 9 24 ft.m) Lisbon, April 20 Reitz has protested angrily to the Portuguese Government against the British forces being allowed to pass through Portuguese territory by the Beira route. Portugal has replied that her consent is in accordance with the 1191 treaty, The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Atairs has informed the Cortes that none of the Powers have protested with regard to the matter,j and no protest was expected. j (Received Wnkapnaks April 21, 9.5 a.m This Office 9.24 ».m) Washington, April 20 Mr Hay, American Oodsul at Pre toria, has cabled that the men in the Chicago Bed Cross ambulances are serving in the Boer ranks instead of in the hospital as promised.

Contradictory News

Fighting Proceeding. Ist New ZeaTanders Well Dynamiting the Rand Mines Received Wakapuaka April 21, 10.35 aim, Thii Office 10.45 ft.m) London, April 20 N«ws from the front is scanty and contradictory. It is believed that im portant operations are proceeding, and that lighting is proceeding In the vicinity of Karee. Troopers Hudson, Findlay, Saunder son, and Cassidy, New Zealandere, have recovered. Major Robin haa assured Mr Reeves New Zealanders are greatly cheered by the interest the colony evinces in their movements, and by the sending of com* forts. Capetown, April 20 At the trial of the tnen arrested for preparing the detruction of the Band mines, Munnich, in cross-examination, admitted that Reitx had instructed him to prepare to dynamite twenty-five mines, including several of the richest in Johannesburg. Refugees declare that the plan to destroy the mines has not been abandoned, despite official disclaimers and the protests of the foreign Consuls,

WBUiINGTON, April 20 The Premier haa received a cablegram from Lord Roberts at BloemfonSein in which he thanks the colony for the very valuable assistance rendered in sending both horses and men. From the Commanderrln-Chief 's cable id is evident that the fourth contin gent, iindfip Maior Francis, is to go to Beira.

LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

The Pursuit of Cronjf.

The following extract*fromlobterswritten by Sergeant Fr»nk Knight, of Tikao Bay, brother of Mr B. Knight, of Knight and Chsokley, Christchnrch, appeared in the Press Sergeant; Knighb ia wiih Roberta's Horse-—" We met with a lot of Boera on February 9th, and though we did not get a shot at them, the Lmoera caught them out in the open, and the killed, wounded, and prisoners of the Boera amounted to about! 400, with only one Lancer wounded, We were ordered off to a kopje to relieve a party stationed there. We have Gronje com pletely hemmed in on all aides in the Modder Ki»er, with about 10,000 men, and we have been doing battle with him for three days bow. From the poinb we were stationed ws had a splendid view of the whole. The Boera are fighting well, but they tnustsur* render or be dune in a day or two now- Lord Kitchener is running this battle bo we have a good General. The place where we are ia called Poplar Grove, between Bloemfontein and Kimberley. On February 24th we were ordered to hold a drift in the river higher up, called Koove'a Drift, as the Boers are sending reinforcements to Oronje, which we had to stop. Shortly after this I was pro moted to Sergeant. Most of the force is to move on to Bloemfontein." We Joined French's column on February 14th, together with a lot of infantry, which made ut 36,030 etiong. We had a jolly narrow shave y«E> terday. When Cronje heard we had re lieved Kimberley, he retired Jfrom the Mod der River, it is supposed, to Bloemfontein, with 10,000 men, and pawed within one and a-haif miles of our little camp. When ha was just opposite us some infantry, Lancers, artillery, and mounted infantry, we left *t our last camp, fell is with them, »od played havoc with them, as they, thought all the force was at Kimberiey. Had not our rear guard been on the spot, and the enemy come a little more our way, we must have fallen into their hands, and come to grief somehow f so it wm rather a close shave."

THE PLAGUE.

United Preis Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Sydxey, April 20 Ourtis is dead. The portion of the city extending from Liverpool to Hay streets, and from Sussex street to Darling harbour, has been proclaimed.

Auckland, April 20 Dr Mason and J A Gilruth have taken from a shed on the Western Tee* a rat killed by one of the men, which appeared ill. It is stated it has been examined, and it is Mid a guineapig was inoculated. The result) of the examination will be knewo on Monday. Meanwhile, three men in the ened have been isolated and the shed shut and fumigated. Until further notice, cargo from infected ports will be landed in lighten and fumi gated. The cargo of the Flora from the south, Btcred in the shed, hat been quaran tined, and will have to be fumigated before being sent np towp. The cargoes by the Mararoa from Sydney, Fernfield from New York via Sydney, and Wakanui from Lon don via Hobarfc, will all have to be tran shipped into lightered-

The Trouble at Ashantee.

! United Press Association—By Electric lelegraph—Copyright London, April 19 Latest advices state Kumassi is closely invested by the natives. Sir F. Hodgson has asked for all available forces. 250 Haussaa and bluejackets have started to bis assistance.

A General Rising.

The Loyalists Defeated.

(Received Wakapuak ft April 21, 9-5 a.m, ' This Office 9,24 am) I ondon, April 20 There is a general rising of the Ashantee tribes. The loyal Bakeoaia have been defeated in battle by the rebels and had 500 killed.

CABLE NEWS.

London, April 19 Major-General Borrett, Inspector- General of Recruiting, reports that 88,353 men volunteered for the regular Army and Militia during 1899. , Captain Ores well, formerly Com mandant of the Naval Forces in South Australia, in a long letter to 2he Times, replies to ths journal's criticism of the proposals of the conference of Australian naval commandant*, whbh was held in Melbourne for the estab lishment of an Australian naval re serve, New York, April 19 Fifteen hundred militia are guarding the Groton waterworks against 700 Italian strikers. The Powers have collectively warned the Porte that serious consequence! will follow any attempt to increase the customs duties at its own initia tive. Notwithstanding the Forte if persisting in the increase.

KIMBERLEY DURING THE SIEGE.

An Interview With Mr Charlei Pollard.

Mr Charles Pollard, long and honourably known in connection with the excellent troupe of opetatio juveniles, knows over half the world as Pollard's Liliputians. arrived from Capetown in the Gothio. Mr Pollard ia * native of Hobarb ; and on hit arrival a representative of the Hobarb cury sought him out. Mr Pollard supplied over a column of excellent reading. OKOIIi KHODXS. Among a number of questions the reporter asked ;— " Did yon aea anything of Rhodes V li Bather ! used to tee him every d»y, There's a man for you I Rhodes was un< questionably the saviour of Kimberley, when all is said. He knew the eiege was coming on, and he came to Kimberley deliberately to see it out. At that time our whole garrison consisted of ,-. 450 of the Lanoaihires and a small detachment of artillery with two 7-pounders. Of,course such a handful of men could never have held the town. Bub Rhodes came. Ha started the Town Guard, and gob 4000 extra equipped defenders in that way. Then he raised a thousand mounted men —■ the Kimberley Light Horse,—supplying horses, saddles, rifles—everything—out of his own pocket. He was in and out of the hospital every day. During the last week of the Biege, when the bombardment was hob beyond parallel, he sent 4000 women and children down to the deep levels of the Kimberley and Da Beers mines, and kept) them there for a week. I reckon that, one way and another, over this business of the eiege of Kimberley, Cecil Rhodes voluntarily put himself a quarter of a million ont q( pocket. The blaoks adore him—call him a white God. A« one time, while a 10Q* pounder posted out at Kaamfersdam was playing havoc on the town, the chiefs of the Basutos* compound went to Rhodes and offered to go out at night with 4000 men and take the position. They would have sue? ceeded—not a doubt of it; but Rhodes Would nob hear of it. Cecil Rhodes is an honourable roan ab all costs. Mr Rhodes was staying »b the satsatorium-r-sorb of private hotel owned by hh<k De Seers people —and ihe Boers outsit? c knew it, just as they knew everything otae, vVoll, the Boers had four guna teamed on the sana torium from four different points, and fired ab ib constantly right- through uhealege-i positively without hitting ib onm \

THE ASHBUBTQN GOAftDM • SATUBUY, APRIL 21 1900



GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. TQESPBOTFuLLY announce that they have Opened those centrally situated Premises in Tancied Street, lately occupied by Mr A. P. Williamson (nexfc i Undrill's), where they will open on "Saturday, 14 th Apnl,:z AS BEADY MONEY DRAPERS. WS BUY FOR OaSH and thus secure all Discounts, The Lowest Price 3 and best Markets. WE SELL FOR CASE and thus avoid all losses arising from Bad Debts and the expenses of Che Oredifc System. WHY should the C vsh Customer pay for other peoples bad debt?. By dealing with us they avoid doing so. Pleasb Call & Inspect Our Stock. No One Pressed to Bvy.] 4"75



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ace CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Piease take your vSamples to the Mill] We can supply Oornsacks'at coat price. C ANTERBURYi t ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager I7fch March, 1900.



£STA BUSHED 1874* McDonald & Go, T> EMO YE D to See our Samples JUBILKE Compare our prices Hiiilcllnjgtsi, Burnett Street. We can't be beat 3 235 CO % *gr > <! • X I ■ ft, '^ I ■Xi *£h * •« r ° 5 j - i - P D | P __ New Zoalaad CLOTHING FAOTORY |S NOW SHOWING A LiRGE STOCK OF Winter Goods Men's Sic Suits .. 21s, 25a, 29a 6d. Men's Tweed Trousers 7s 6i, 8a 93, 93 6d Men's Covert Coats .. 29* 6d, 39s 6i, 52s 6d Boya'Coverb Coats from .. .. 14s Boys' Reefer Costs from .. .. 6s 6d Bovb'Salor Suite from .. .. 7a Boys' Norfolk Suits from .. .. lla 6d 50 dtzan Serge and Tweed Caps. The largest variety in town. 20 dozen Soft Felt Hats, newest shapes. White Shirte 5s 6d, 6s 6d s 7s 6c), 8t 6d, 9^ 6d A new line of short fronted White Shirts. Now Ties, Braces, Gloves, Mufflers, Collars, Umbrellas, Wool Shirts, etc. Ladies and Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats, Made to Obdeb. A large variety of Patterns to choose from. N*SW Zi£4,XuA.JSD CLOTHING FACTORY. V. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager Ml^S 88-iSIS SIAIiVIOiSD?. ~ MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violia. Muaioal instrumeatß of every descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Soaga by every mail. Firat-claaa QaacU rille Bind. Burnett Street, 4 85 Qppoaite Publishing Company. M~ *KS" ALOUKN has a more eo-nplete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and Materials. All the latest BtyJea to hand Inspection Invited,



LUWttLYK OWIH, M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. lOCAL Representative of the London _J College of Music, and of the International College, [ANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kiadly communicate early. OSBORN GOOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and Burrounding Die tric'a every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with AIK LLEWELLYN OWEN at- his Mnaic Studio, Aruido Chambers. Ashbarton. or at Commercial Hotel. N.Z. LOAN & MJiROsNJILE AGENCY COMFANY, Ltd. FO UK Great Btead Winners. THE HERCULBS NICHOLSON CULTIVATOR. Leading Farmers' verdict ia—" Absolutely the best Cultivator ever sold in the Colony." "FARMER'S FAVORITE" ALL STKEL DRILL Fitted with Roller bearings and NewJTurnip and Rape Feed. HINEMOA" POTATO DIGGER Cost ofjfmachine saved in three acres of Potatoes.) SPALDING-ROBINS ROTARY DISC PLOUGH 50 per cent saved in cost of ploughing. We ask farmers to inspecb our machines for the Autumn Trade. THE JN.Z. LOAN ANDJfMERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. .G.iSTAVELEY, Manager. SOLE AGENT for Ashburtrm Districts:! DAVID THOMAS. _ 3J267 Harvest Supplies yO'E HAVE JUST LANDED ex Paparoa, Rakaia, and Aotea, NEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EARTH BH WARE, GLASS AND CHINA. Every line up U. date, ani at lowest) Cash [q| -t& lions. English and America FRUIT JARS at lowest prices in Town, Queensland Pure Dry Cane StJG\R= 701b Bags 14a. Only dry Sugar should be used for Preserving. Two and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cane, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boilod Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, ia any quantiiy. 51b Boxea Pure Ceylon TEA from 7a 6d each. 810 Y~C~L E S. In BICYCLES we can offer the best valne in the Colony, We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts 1 We are also Agents for Columblas, Hattforda, and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glajs and China, Tanoeeo Street and Arcade, Ashburtcn.



MRS "JOHNSTON J rnEAOHBIR of the Pianoforte and Singing. Haveiook Street. Z^ALANDIAa" at thk FRONT STILL BOOMING. ____ < TIIHKY are Bimply marveiious. For Spaed, i Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beateD. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gentleman's £31 Lady s £.22. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lampe from 4a 63, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from la 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d, Elastic anklets 29 6d, Fancy handles from 2s. Inspection invited, OATES, LOWSY AND CO, Burnett Street.



ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING ULWB'S



ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Aahbiirton. FIRST SUJSDAY AFTER EASTER. (April 22.) 8 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins and Sermon 3 p m—REAFIKLD, the Vicar DROMORE, Mr T A Gates i 630 p tn—Evening Prayer and ;-ermon The annual meeting of Parishioners will be held in the Schoolroom on THURSDAY, 26th April, at 7 30 pm. R. A. WUODTHORPE, MA., Vicar 1. _



AUTUMN MEETING, To be heli on the Ashburton Race course, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Mat 16 <fc 17, 1900. Prksiubnt—Mr John Studho'rae, jun. Vioe-Pkesidbnt- Mr M. Stiit. Judge —Mr M, Stitt. Stewards— Messrs F. Dalgety. J. ON. Gri.<?» t J. M. Himpton, P- Jones, L. de C. Mileb. D. VV. McL3;in 5 H. F. Niooll, A. B. P. ache, F. Roseell, M. Stitfc, T. Stone, J. Studholme, D. Thomas, 0. F. Tod hunter, T. E. Upton. |



MANtttCAPPER—Mr J. E. Heirya. Treasurer— Mr D. Thomas. j Starter —Mr H. Piper. i Clbrk of the Scales—Mr T. S'onp. Clerk ov the Couuse—Mr R Curtis. Timekeeper- Mr J. de Beer. - PROGRAMME. (Approved by ihe Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) lIRST EACE TO START AT 12.45 P.M. FIRST DAY. 1, 12.45 p M — Laghmor Trot Handi ca?, of2ssovs; eec nd horse 6 soys from the sUke. Nomination 15s, acceptance, 10s. Saddle Two miles. ?,. 1.16 p.m.— Flyixg Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the suke. Nomination 16^, acceptance, 10s. B'ivs furlong-. 3. 1.55 p.m —Aphbukton County Han dicap, of 70 soys; second horse 10 soys from the stake. Nomination,, 30;*; acceptance, 30j. One mile and a half. 4. 2.25 p m —Melkose Pony Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Ponies not to oxcecd 14 2 in he g'ifc. domination, 10s ; accept ance, 10? i F-j\xv furlongs. 5 3 p.m.- frov'L Handicap, of 20 soy?. Winner to be sold for 15 soys. Any mrplasto be divided between the Club and second horse. Nomination 10i; acceptance, 10 v Five fui longs. 6. 3.30 m - Fairfield High Weight ! Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse



5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 151 ; acceptance, 10 ■>. One mile. 7. 4pm.—Maiden Plate of 25sots ; second horse 5 soya from th« stakttj Two years old to carry 7st 61b. three year olds B^t, four years and aged Br. 61b. For horses that have never won rmney of a collective valne of 25-ovs. Entrance fee, 20d. Six furlo: g% 8, 4 35 p m-Gkovb Farm Handicap, of 40 soys ; second h >rse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s, ac ceptance, 15s. Six turlongs. SECOND DAY. 1. 12.45 3? m—Koimar Tkot Handicap, of 25 boys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake, domination, 15s j accept ance, 10j. One mile and a half. Saddle. 2. 1 15 pm — Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 boys from the stake. Nomination, 16* ; accept ance, 10s. Six furlongs. 3. 1.55 p »i —Pony Rage Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed I 14 2 in height. KominatioD, 10a ;! atoeptanoe, 10s. Five furlongs. 4. 2.25 p M —Acttumn Handicap, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the etako. Nomination, 25a '. accept ance, 20 1- One mile. 5. 3.0 p.m -Disposal Handicap, of 20 soya. The winner to be sold for 15 soys. Any surplus to be divided between the second hors* and the Club. Nomination, 10s ; accapb ance, 10s. Six furlongs. 6. 3.80 r-u — Wischmore Welter Handicap, of 35 soya ; second horte 5 soya from the stake, Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15j. JSeven fur longs, 7. 4.0 pm.— Hurry Fcurry, of 15 soys ; second horse 3 9ovu from ths stake. Open. Post entry 15», to be made immediately after t he Disposalfstakes, W' eight not less than Bst, For all hocses that have never won an advertised race, value of 10 soys, | Four furlongs. 8. 4.35 p m.— Fabewsll Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the btaka. Nomination, 15s ; accep ance, 15-i. Five iou'longs. SPECIAL CONDITIONS I.—All stakes to be paid in full. 2,—A1l Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club 3. —Winner of any one Race, value £25, j atfcer declaration of weights to carry 71b, and of two or more Races 101b penalty, nominations' Nominations for all Handicaps accom panied by fee, name, pedigroe, age, description, and performances of horses and colours of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secre tary, afc his Office, Arcade, nos later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1900. WEIGHTS Wtights for the first day will be published on or about SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1900, and for the second day at 8 p.m. on the Evening of she First Day's Races. ACCEPTANcES AND ENTRIES Acceptances for the first day's Handi caps, and entries for the Maiden, mast be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, not later than 9 p m. on SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900, and for the second day ab 10 p.m. on the Evening of the First Day's Races. * A. A. FOOKS, 4. 158 Secretary. WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell * Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street: to New Shop in Burnett Street.



Don't Cough—-Relief can be obtained im mediately. Use KBATING'S COUGH LOZENGES—weII known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy.- Strongly recom mended by the many eminenb phyaioiana. They ab once check the cough and remove the cause—withoub any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozsnge alone gives eaae—one or two ab bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tina 15£ d each,



Wade's Worm Figi7 the wonderful Worm I Worriers, never fail for adults or children. I Price, ls< f