Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900. TEACHERS' SALARIES

\V« offer our heartiest congratulations to the teachers of the Ashburton County in particular, and of the colony as a- whole, on the decision arrived at

V.y the Government to adopt a Colonial scale of salaries for public school trachers, and, if necessary, invoke Parliament for an increased capitation grant We sircerely hope the scale will be one acceptable to our teachers, and that if under the new arrange ment the attendance ia to be taken into consideration, the bona fide number on the roll, and not the average attendance, shall be the thing considered in fixing salaries. Hitherto, if an epidemic happened to visit a district, or the school children's labour was required by their parents, say at harvest time, the schoolmaster has been punished, No other public servants are treated in this way, and no public company could carry on its operations were its servants subjected to periodical and arbitary reductions in salary. When once a teacher has thoroughly proved himself a good man and & capable one, he should by removal, as opportunity arisep, have a steady salary—a salary in proportion to his skill and length of service, an increasing salary, if possible-—certaiuly not a diminishing one. Before any appointment is filled the list of teachers should be scannedj and any teacher qualified should have an opportunity of accept ing the vscxnt place. The telegram we publish elsewhere indicates the dawning of a brighter day for the teachers, and none the less for theyoung people of this colony.

THE GERMAN NAVY.

The Kaiser's navy is the subject which leads Michael A; Morrison, in the Lei sure Hour, to present in succinct array certain formidable statistics of German marine expansion. He gays:—"Ger many's trade and commerce at home and abroad have since the unification of the country in 1870 increased by leaps and bounds, tier population mounts eteadily, until it has now reached a figure almost exactly double the population of fifty years ago. The restless energy of her manufacturers, aided by the technical knowledge of her specialists, ia opening up markets for her wares in all quarters of the globp, and more important thaa all is the fact that her mercantile marine is rising rapidly, and already occupies the second position in the world. Twenty steamers of more than 10,000 tons each, all of them built in German dockyards, staud in the forefront of her merchant service. England, al though her total tonnage vastly ex ceeds that of Germany, possesses only nine of these ocean-going monsters, America only four, the rest of the world none. The value of the sea trade of Gsuinuny at the present time ia reckoned at five hundied mil lion pounds sterling per an num, the value of her comreercial marine twent-five millions, and its tonnage at four million tonp. Com pared with the figures of 187', this shows a quadrupling of the. value of Germany's maritime interests. The total number of steamers sailing under the German flag has increased tenfold within the last thiriy years, and the coasting trade, of which 90 per cent was in the .hands of England in 1871, is gradually being won back by Ger man ships, so that at the present time only 37 per cent of it sails under the Union Jack. While the population of Germany since 1871 has inerekaed 30 per cent, tha foreign trade carried in German ships has increased 60 per cent. In 1860, England had 25 per cent of toe world's trade in her hands. At the present time she owns only 17 per cent of it. France in the same time has receded from 11 to 8 percent. The United States shows a slight improvement, from 9 to 10 per cent; but Germany, which in 1860 enjoyed only 8 per cent of the trade of the world, has now a command of 12 per cent*"

Local and General.

• # * On the first page to-day will bo found Commercial. Palmists Fined—Four fashionable lady palmists were each fined £10 or six weeks' imprisonment at Liverpool for fortune-tell ing. A Surplus—According to official returns, there was a surplus on laat year's finance in Kgy?t of £1,161,000. A Good Crop—The Gore Standard states that a Waikoikoi farmer threshed the magnificent) average of over 100 bushels of oata ho the acre off a sixteen aore paddock. A», current prioiiH Uub rncanc, roughly, a rf iiim nf uli'iut, Sj'l 10c p'ir Aon*' A Ron'iii Rmiiit'u i,ir-("rint -.'lYuopur [I l&ulfl, 4>l H,»Mfc»ima, VMijUp, floin IStal, l.mt d<»n, nfiyfl fchnl' iti Africa, tlioy injao iiiiviliinu j ! Uo {/f»c*tl New r/.pi»lftft'l T!<b Kmijili ! f-CirJnrn Wflllf> nil plflwil Mini I'«sv trm? j nrdnrnd f,n Mm fi(i»ili wilh termini H',fli^.ji, For «. tjinn Kl'ln li»fl l>qon Kji] up vvSM> n liinnn hiok, but had rpfnvoi-pil. Ho any" U«p Irooporn mßiiftßn «>n «lry broml »n<l »p» fm hroukfiVHt, ; Ijtittor h ■'Jl' |»'» "' «<•'! timuli I()d por !b. In uon«<f|iionoi) of Mm f >n|.i>h qptnn, it; ia noccnniiry to bn vnry (mriifni, nud also 'f > avoid FJiiyin^ mnoh whon t,ho Kii,(!i(-it n'rn üboul, us thoy o«ri'y tntvn. 'l'lvo hlmikw gather up thu aurapH utioud oijihj) lilio ii«rn;, und (i^ht ovur th» broUon viotnUn. A mm ho wan killed nour Trooper Rulo'u ionti on llio second night, and that kind of vomilii Hoctiitt to abound. NeverbheloßP, ho wcikw ir» good spirits, and hopes to aeukb tho JCmpiro in wiping the elate.

The Sunshine Rbcord—The good poopio of Nelson ate up in arms because the Ohristchuroh Press, when publishing the figures registered by the Sunshine recorder at the office of that paper, concluded with the following challenge:—" At present we are prepared to maintain that Ohristchurob is the sunniest; place in New Zealand, and nothing less than a superior record pro duced by some competent observer in some other place will convince us to the contrary." The Nelson Colonist in taking up the gaunt let says:—" Notwithstanding the claims of the Christchurch Press, we venture to assert that there is more sunshine in Nelson than in the City of the Plains, while we cannot boast of the trying winds which our Canter bury friends at times complain of so bitterly. In face of the challenge that has been issued; we would suggest that the City Council should provide a sunshine recorder, and entrust, say the Philosophical Society, with the duty of taking observations. We are convinced that if this were done we should have testimony from independent and scientific observers thab would prove that Bunny Nelson stand* peerless." If the challenge thrown down by the Press re sulted in a sunshiDe recorder being set up in every town in New Zealand that paper would, no doubt, be more than satisfied with the outcome of its experiment. I

A Roll op Honor—The Napier Borough Council hss decided : "That a brasß tabet be prccured, and the rames of all Hawke's Bay members of the contingents who volun teered for service in South Africa be engraved thereon, and that the plate be fixed in some suitable locality."

A Newspbpkr Experiment —-Telegrams j describing the oloae of MrSheldon'n attempt to conduct (he Topekn. Daily Capital on " In Hie Steps '' lines suggoats that it. h*s utterly failed to satisfy hia ordinary journalistic! critics on " the other eid<\ ' who olitim that. Bubeoribtira to, bod udvet'iiw.-ru in, the Capital are "up iv arms," The las** numhtr, it appears, was devoted entirely to religious treatises, nud was published and circulated on Saturday night, in ord r to avoid any breaking of the Sabbath. Addressing a body of newspaper men on Saturday night, Mr i Sheldon confessed that he had nob attained ■ his own ideal, but was nevertheless still waiting for thn real verdict, whioh would be pronounced by the religious press, where his motives would be better understood. Laffau reports that the majority of the Capitals stockholders have decided to adopt Mr Shel don'n lines, with certain modifications, as to the future policy of the paper. The minority are objecting very etrongly, predict the ruin of their property, and threaten litigation.

Tub Pbbmierjs Health—The /VmY Wel lington correspondent Bays:—" Though the Premier is far from strong just now, the somewhat sensational reports as to his ill health that have been spread about are hardly warranted. la a telegram to Mr Fraeer, M.H.R., of Napier, the Premier himself statca:—'There is nothing seriously wrong. Huva had warning, which my medical ad visers say mast not go unheeded, and with complete rest for a short time will be all right again. 'Ihe kind messages that I have re ceived from all parts of the colony are very cheering, and more than compensate me for the overwork which has caused the trouble. I should be glad if you would inform enquir ing friends that there is nofceuffioient warrant for sensational telegrams referred to.' It is expected that Mr Seddon will leave for the South Bea Islands on Monday or Tuesday next."

Catholic) Lukbart BooiETY.~-Notwith standing the inclemency of the weather on Wednesday evening there waa a large atten dance of members at the usual weekly meet ing of the Catholic Literary Sooiety, held in the Boya' school Mr L. Hanrahan (presi dent) occupied the chair. The preliminary business having been transacted the programme for the evening was proceeded with. Ib took the form of essays, written by junior members, on the lives of the greatest generals, and the following con tributed papers :—P. Hanrahan, (Robert Bruoe); D. Moriarby, (Wellington); P. Gorman, (Lord Roberts); J. Moriarby, (Napoleon ) Eaoh of the papers read were of a lengthy nature, and were liitened too with great attention by the members, who seemed to be greatly pleased at having an opportunity of hearing a brief paper on the gallant deeds performed by the various generals. The paper oa Lord Roberta' life up to Ihe present day oa»me in for special attention, and was frequently applauded. The essays of one and all were of a firstclasß order, and bestowed the highest credit on the young gentlemen who contributed them. The meeting, which was most interesting from an educational point of view, was brought bo a close in the usual manner.

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Uaibed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Chbistchuroh, May 9

At the Addingbon market to-day there were 4400 fat sheep, 1500 fat lambs, 9000 slore sheep, 371 cattle, and 333 pigs. CATTLE—Of the 234 head of fat cattle, the bulk were really good sorts. The large yarding caused buyers to hold off, and them waa little life in the sale, but last week's rates were about upheld, viz, 17a to 19s for prime beef, and 13s to 163 for other sorts. Fourteen North Island bullocks brought £8 5n each ; best local steers £7 to £8, others £5 15s to £6 10b, heifers £4 2s 6d to £7, cows £3 10s to £5 15s 6d.

Sheep—The fat cheep were a mised entry. All classes met with keen competition. Freezing sorts were 6d dearer, owing to the cheap winter freights coming in, aad butchers' ewes advanced Is to Is 6d per head. Heavy wethers brought up to 19-s 4d ; freezers 16a 6d to 19s, lighter sorts down to 15s 9d ; prime ewes 16s 6 1 to 18s, good 14s to 15s 6d, others down to 13s ; merino wethers Us 9J ; ewes 103 6d. Fat lambs included some extra prime Hues. A very fine consignment from the Acton Estate was taken for freezing st 24s aud 255, another line of 142 at 16s 3d. Ordinary freezing quality brought 13s to 14s 81, butchers' sorts and inferior from 10s 61 to 12< 6d,good shorn iambs 13s. Freezing buyers were competing keenly, but butchers were nob anxious The yarding of store sheep contained a good proportion of wethers, very few of which were in really forward condi tion. The demand for wethers and lambs and ewes was soaroely ao keen as last week, and a large number of all sorts were passed. Forward wethers brought from 13a lOd to 14s lOd, nnd others Us 6d to 133, including 400 at 14i 3d ; 362 at 14a lOd, 748 at 13s 2d, 821 at 12s 2d, and 330 at lla 63. 390 hoggets brought) 10s lid to 11s, 349 young halfbred ewes 153, fair crossbreds 10a 7d to 10s 10J, and aged 8s 5d to 9a 7d, forward lambs 10s 8d to 11s, others 9s lid to 10a 3d.

Pigs.—The entry of plgß being very small caused a alight rise in fat) sorbs, but there was no improvement in stores. Baooners brought 328 6d to 36s 6d, porkers 24s to 325, stores 8a to 14s, and euckera and weanera 2i 6d to 7s 6d.

PROPERTY SALES

Mr F. Ferrltnaa reports the following sales of town property:—Town Sections 214 and 223, Havelock street, with large brlok dwell ing and outbuilding 5), on aooount of Mrs Keller, to Mr John Newman ; town section 537, Peter street, on account of Miss Careon, to Mra Jones.

BILE BEANS AGAIN.

THEY CURE A WELLINGTON LADY.

MR^ PETERSON SAYS:—"FOR GIV ING TONE TO THE SYSTEM THEY ARE PERFECT."

Wo very often hoar people cay, "It is one (il)iog (<<> innlui money, and another thing to keep '|(: j" futrl so miglit it bo said of heullh, "lo !s »M Ihiiifj Ut liiwo pood 'honlth, and smother thing to kotp if)." How many sljtoog, healthy obnetllutloui havo gone (o deday'Simply beoituiti they have no!) been looked after. Just R» iJfiotsustu'y m iti in for v* lo «lf»*»u ottJ 1 n»»ls uvery day, and just as necessary as iti iti for i» olook to be oooaeion. r)lv oloftiiod, or the bobtom of a ship scraped, no it-in nooeaaftry thnt) wo should give,some ntkmUon fco our health. Evory oonstitutlou wants to bo what w known hh "toned up." Thut is to Bay, tho organs of the body should bo put in proper working order, and atrengbhonod. Tho bowels should be kept iv proper working order, bht kidneyi'oleanod, the liver stimulated, and the head kept thoroughly clear. This is the object of Bile Boivna, as the following case will prove : Mrs Peterson, who lives at No. 6 Orawferd-lane, Wellington (N.Z.) f says:—«*l have used Bile Beans, and hare found them a. valuable and gentle aperient. For corrective purposes, and giving • tone' to tho system, they are perfect. For relief in oases of constipation they oannot be beaten. I can confidently recommend them to all in need of relief, and to those who desire their constitution built up."

The enormous success of this preparation the ,vorld over ia the best possible proof of its great worth. Millions use Bile Beans annually, and thousands say they are an un doubted specific for billiousneas, indigestion, constipation, bad blood, pimples, piles, costiveneas, and for a general toning up of the system. Obtainable at all chemists and storekeepers, 15£ d per box, or from the Australian Depot, Bile Bean Manufacturing Co , 39 Pitt Street, Sydney.

PHASES OF THE MOON

May

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—-Copyright London, May 8 Replying to a letter by Mr Dickson in The Times, wherein Mr Dickaon confeseed a variance with his col leagues, and declared that the Brisbane Courier represented the matured thought of the electors of Queensland regarding the right of appeal, Mr Barton, in ft letter to The Times, u"-ges that the same argument might be applied to scores of other clauses, and if that position were conceded, news paper argument would supersede the ballot. He adds that if Mr Dickson intended to «support the defeated minorities in their endeavour to amend the Bill through the Imperial Govern ment, with a view to frustrating the will of the electors, he ought to have announced his intention at the outßet. The opponents of Olaiise 74 were, with a few exceptions, opponents of federa tion on any terms.

May 9 Mr Chamberlain is apparently dis posed to re open the discussion with a view to making several amendments, which, it was understood had been abandoned. He adheres to the appeal amendment. The delegates are much surprised, and have strongly and unitedly re iterated their arguments,' excepting Mr Dickson, who has defined his individual position. The Federal delegates regard th« prospects of the Commonwealth Bill being unamended, as unfavourable, though the Cabinet's filial attitude is not absolutely settled. Mr Chamberlain introduces the Com tnonwealth Bill on Monday.

TOTAL WRECK OF A SHIP.

RTORIBS OF SURVIVORS.

THE MEN DROWNED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, May 9 The Nevada carried a crew of 23, but no passengers. The names of the survivors are McGuffie, MaeKay, Griffiths, Gilligan, and Jack Mackay, the latter being badly injured. It 13 thought impossible there can be any more survivors. The body of Oaptain Scott was washed ashore. The ge leral cargo was consigned to James Service and Company. The Hurvivor, Griffiths, states the vessel struck between 2.30 and 3 o'clock, and within two hours she was a total wreck The weather was very rough, and the vessel was blown right on the rocks. The captain gave orders to drop the anchor but it would not hold. The lifeboat was lowered, and ten men got into it, but it capsized immediately it touched the water. No rockets were sent up aa they did not think thore was danger. They were burning lights for the pilot when the vessel struck. One man swam ashore, i the others got ashore in a boat.

The survivor Griffiths states that \h vessel struck between 230 and 3 o'clock, and within two hours was a total wreck. The weather was very rough. The vessel was blown ri^hton to the rocks.

The captain gave orders to drop the anchor, but it would not hold. A lifeboat waa lowered, and ten men got into it", but the boat capsized imme diately it touched the water. Ho rockets were Bent up, as those on board did not; think there was any danger. They were burning lights for the pilot when the vessel Btruck

One Man swam ashore, and the Others got ashore in a boat.

Another survivor McGuffin, states that they sighted land three days ago. Yesterday sail was shortened owing to a heavy south-west gale, which in creased in violence as darkness set in. They could see the shore lights but stood off the land.

The ship commenced to bump at 2 o'clock in the morning, and wai swept by heary green seas. The survivors got ashore with greari difficulty. The following are believed to have been drowned :— Oaptain Scott, Crawley, mate, Barron, second mate. Apprentices — Jones, Spedding, Wensala, Webbin, Rollason, and an other unknown. Seamen—Blackburn, 'Smith, Wil liams, Hurle, Brown, Tongue, Freeman Price, Burks, Russell. The carpenter, sailmaker, and stew ard (whose names are unknown) are also supposed to have been drowned. There is barely a vestige of the Sierra Nevada visible.

(Received Wftkapuaka May 10, 9-55 a.m, This Office 1040 am) Melbourne, May 10 McGufEo, a survivor of the Nevada wreck, stated that when the boat was got oat ready for lowering, the seas swept into her. The falls were cut away and she settled down, nine men being washed out of her. Four men [ managed to keep to the boat, and she drifted ashore with them. Before she atruok, the v«ssel had been wore round several times, and it seemed as if the wind changed while the vessel was trying to get clear of the land, thus making it more difficult still to get clear of the shore. McGuffin considers the omission to serve out lifebelts waa fatal tp the majority of the crew.

THE SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 9 The Postmaster General is consider ing the new three-weekly San Fran cisco mail contract, and h to submit it to the Cabinet shortly.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

Acceptances for all handicap events, and entries for the Maiden Plate, to be decided at the first day's racing of the above olub. {Wednesday next, May 16) must be in the hands of the Secretary, Mr A A Fooks, Arcade, before 9 p.m. on Saturday next, 12th inst.

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB.

Owing to some misunderstanding regarding the nominations, the Winelow Sports and Racing Club have decided to extend the date of nominations for the horse eventa to May 12, afe 9 p.m. Entries for all athletic events olose at the same time.

Transvaal War.

Operations of British Generals

Geneial Bunter's March North-

wards

vi he Enemy at the Zand Eiver

Delay in the Transport of

Stores

Opening of the Volksraad

Speeches by President Kruger

The Escapees From Pretoria

Bory of their Flight

An Eventful Experience

United Press ARBOoUtion— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 9 General Hunter's force includes Paget's column and half of Harb's Bri gade. The Boers report that General Hun ter's objective is Vryburg. General French's whereabouts are a mystery. Generals Hutton, Broad wood, and Hamilton reconnoitred at Zand Rivtr and found the entmy in considerable force.

Lord Roberts reports that the rail way between Brandfort aad Stnaldeel is seriously damaged, and that the bridge across the Vet River is irrepar ably injured, greatly delaying the transport of atorss, A party of Weatralians discovered concealed explosives on Smaldeel line. • Pretoria, May 9 The Volksraad has opened. Laurel wreaths were placed on four vacant seats.

President Kruger, in his opening address, acknowledged the loyal co operation of the Free State He expressed his confidence in the future of. the Afrikander nation, adding ; — •Our legia'ation and dealing* with Britain in 1899 proved our pacific intentirns. Now that war has oc cuned we will do everything to secure peace." ' The world's sympathies, continued President Kruger, were with him. Their finances were able to bear the strain of the campaign, and the mines wer« flourishing. Later on the President remarked that if*he were sent to St Helena the Republican cause would still continue. London, May 9 Troopers Whittington and Ford, the Australians who escaped from Pretoria, to Delagoa Bay, possessed a map of the country, and a small compass. They narrowly escaped falling into the hands of patrol parties. 1 hey travelled afe night unless the thick bush afforded cover in tho day-

time, and waded many swamps and rivars. They suffered severely through wet clothes, and intensely cold nights. Eventually they boarded at night a goods train for Ddaejoa Bay, at Water - walondpr siding, amongst bales of wool, covered by tarpaulin. Kaffirs and railway c fficials searched the trucks at Komatipoort, but the stowaways were nofc discovered. .Whittihgron And Ford declarn that the British prisoners at Waterval suffer from insufficient sanitation, and lack of medical attention, and that their fooct is scanty and shelter inadequate. Half of the prisoners are suffering from low fever. Lord Roberts, in a despatch regard ing the siege of Kimberley, eulogises Colonel Kekewich's tact, judgment, and resolution. He also states that Mr Rhodes materially contributed to the defence. Colonel Kekewich explains that tke lack of artillery compelled the con centration of his forces, hence their inability to despatch expeditions against the enemy, I

The British at Rooidam buried thirty-five Boers.

Eight British were killed and thirty three wounded, Murshison, who caused the death of Farslow, the Daily Chronicle corres pondent in Mafeking, was court martialled and sentenced to death for murder, but was recommended to mercy. Oolonel Baden-Powell reported that Murchison was ecoentric, and Lord Roberts has commuted the sentence to penal servitude for life.

A party of Boers occupying a farm hcaae in the Yet River district, under cover of a white flag, wounded three Westralians. Mies Marie Boudcault's concert, to provide oomforti for the Australian soldiers, was a great; success, Miss Ada Oroseley and other colonial artists i took part. In response to lord Robert's re quest, mauy Imperial and colonial officers are applying for the diitrict commisaionerships in the Free State, Sydket, May 9 ! An ovation was accorded Lieutenant Bowling on bis return home to day,

News has been received of the death of Corporal Harkas, %t Bloemfontein. Deceased won two out of seven Empire medals at the Islington Tournament in 1897, and was also very successful at last year's tournament, fie wai one of the first squadron Lancer* who refused to land at tho C*pe oa their way from England. Nkw Yoei, May 9 The Municipality of New York decided, with one dissentient, to accord a welcome to the Transvaal delegates. The latter denounced the hysteria ahown over the aftair by his fellow members, and recalled to their recol lection Britain's friendship with Ame rica over the Philippine rebellion.

A New Zealander Wounded.

Mr W. Gray, secretary of the Post OJioe, telegraphed last night :—"The Premier has received the following cable message dated May?, from Sir Alfred Milner :—-* Regret to report that Private T. S. Smith, New Zealand Mounted Infantry, of No 2 Contin gent, was wounded on May 5.' "

Cable From Major Cradock

Unlfced Press Association—By Eleotrto | Telegraph Wk&jkgton, May 9 The followiug cable has been received from Major Oradook by th© Defence Department;—" Arrived at Bloemfou

tern. Hear that all the sick *ro improving. The three Contingents aie to be amalgamated into one regiment, proceeding forward imuaediatfly in Genpral Mutton's brigade. Eighty nine remounts arrived mostopporfunely, as they were urgently required," M«pr Oradock also mentions the death of T. AndFrscn, which he attributes to dysentry. Ifc was already reported as enteric fever.

Forces Advancing.

Received Wak&puaba May 10, 9 10 ft.m ThU Office 10 20 a.m)

London, May 9 Great Britain has decided to send no more prisoners to St Helena,

Hutton's force has reached Welgele gen, between Smaldeel and Kroonstad. Lan Hamilton's troops have reached ft point ten miles north of Winberg, Bullet is rapidly completing his transport arrangements.

At a dinner given at the Conserva tive Olub by Mr Goschvn, the latter declared Australian kinsmen wera co partners in the Empire, through tie* formed on the baktlewood. He stated that the colonial officers at the front bore brilliant testimony to this idea. The Boers at Fourteen Streams fl«d precipitately, abandoning everything, though their trenches were equal to those at Magcrsfontein.

|Reuters correspondent beiievea that the Sisal dccl Boers are leaving Zand River and retreating to the Yaal. Other reports allege they art concen trating at Bochrand. Many of the enemy are surrendering horees and Mausers,

Letter From Major Robin.

United Press Association— By, Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 9 The following letter hat been received by Colonel Pole Penton from Major Robin* dated Outposts Centre Section, Bioemfontein, March 18:—" A few lines in haste to let you know your Contingent took part in the occupation of Bioemfontein as well m tbe relief of Kimberley. We were promised, with the other worked out mounted brigade, three weeks here to refib and remount, bat we. with about 2000 cavalry, mounted in fantry and artillery, a>re~to move off some where %o cut off a commando of the enemy, and leave at 12 15. We are supposed to git back in about six days. The horse* »re getting pretty badly done up. All the officers and regiments are astonished at the way they have kept up, and swear by aNew Zealand horse—in fact, veterinary officer Neale to-day informed me that he had been asked if New Zealand could ia future supply remounts. I nave do report that Trooper Aitken, who was wounded through the calf of the leg, and his horse shot while attached to Lieutenant-Colonel Boss for scouting, ii in the Kimberley hospital, and is nearly well. He was wounded near Jacobidai, taken by the Boers, and ft few days after ward?, when the troops occupied that place, he was (with nine other soldier* of the regulars) found in their hospital, having been well treated, and removed to Kimberley. Privates Butler, Kelso, and Caseey, who were missed from the oolumn oo 2nd last March, were picked up by No. 1 Company, t.wo days afterwards, none the worse for their wandering. We have been kept very busy. Providing detachments here and there, and ecouting parties for other columca, makes it diffioolt to keep touch, but since two days ago all are now together again, except a number of those io the hotpit.4 and base, etc. On our return from this expedition wo will most likely have a few days' rest, and I will supply a detailed list of the Contingent and the state of health, etc. We have no word yet of the 2nd Contingent, but hope they get a good show. The officers are all well except Mr Canavao, who has been bad for the paat fortnight. There U nothing serious wrong, . bub diarrhoei and a sort of lowuess. I am relieving him on thia expedition, and trust the diet and rest will pull him up. Mr Lindsay was yesterday ex*mined medically aa to hie fitness for an Imperial Commission, Cf course he passed, and may any daj be posted to some regiment. I have to report two accident*, neither likely to have serious reßults. Private Blair, in action, was firing his carbine, when the cart ridge failed to explode. He opened the lever, and put up his hand to the breech to catch the cartridge, when it exploded, wounding his hand. It is now all right* Private Twogood was e'eaniog his revolver in the usual way, and did nob know it til loaded. He discharged it, and the ball went into hie foot. He h»s been removed to the hospital, but will soon be all right,"

WAR ITEMS.

Trooper North, of the First Contingent, writing from Thabanohu under dfttn March 33, says :—"Our Contingent have had heaps of luck, and no cue has been hurt lately. People might think that we have been oat of all the fighting, our losa has been so small, but 1 can promise you that we have baea nnder fire quite as often as any regiment on service in South Africa." Captain E B Towße, the commander of the gallant little band of. fifteen Highlanders who, when surrounded by the enemy recently, cut their way through at the poini of the bayonet, is thus referred to in General Lord Methuen's official despatch descriptive of the | battle of Magersfontein:—" Captain E B Towae it recommended for special reward by his commanding officer for his gallantry and devotion in assisting the late Colonel Down man when mortally wounded in the retire ment, and when close up to the f ronb of the firing line; He endeavored to oarry Colouel Downman on hit back, but finding this not possible, supported him until joined by Color* sergeant Nelson and Lance-corporal Hodgson. The conduct of" these non-commtssioßed officers is described at admirable."

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 9 There are about 2000 members in the volunteer companies lately accepted, whioh will bring the total of the force In the colony to about 10,000.

News in Brief.

Mr Stephenson has for Bale by auotion oa Saturday next some fine bacon pigs, also farm implements.

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GKORUE DUNCAN & Co. BEADY MONEY JjEAPBBS, TANORE.D BTRKET, ASHBURTOS. Winter Fast Approaching, G:? '* J^ / Il^fe WKRE fortunate in securing their stock of • • O£ v/V/*« Blankets, and Flannels prior to the consider able rise in price of wool, and all purchasers wiil get the full benefit thereof. Large stock of Wintor Gapes and Jackets at rock bottom price*, Flannelettes, CUlioo*, Sheetings, Dress Stuff?, and other lines in General Drapery are quoted at lowest cash prices. Please call and judge for yourselves, and the verdict will be that you s&ve money in purchasing from GK DUNCAN & CO., 0 AfS H DR A P ERS, NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We cam supply Oornsacksjat cost price CANTEEBURY ROLLER FLQUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND 00.,) J. B. HOBART, Manager^ 17th Mar^h, 1900 "THE AFFLICTED REJOICE! THE POLYP. THS HAVB CAPTURED the HKARTS of the PEs-PLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL°"~OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N Z. BRANCH—Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester Street, CHRIST CHURCH POLYPATHIO, the NEW MKTHOD OF HBAI ING, ia the surest and most rapid System, a 0 401 %*3f!ffi>{j> careß wifch ahsolu'e certainly each diseases a @^# tfiTiVnHpT^Kgir% Cancer, Epilepsy, ard Asthma, incurable under th< W^^j^^^^^\i<^^Ssk old stsiem, as well as all Chronic and Nervous Complaints of ffom-n and Men. MORE OURt<> S^^^^^^^C^^ MADK BY PULYPATHY than any OTfPR tyspTSzESrtS&^cfSjtß- The wis-est, best educated, and most enlightened ijß^H^^JEjpfiJi^^i people are dally becoming converts to those new /f^^ff%%S^Bf nKW%j \ ririciples and methods which are 3upported by such / overwhelm'! g evidenca, sustained by fche public, \ mg^^^^^^m^^^™' who have had an opportunity of testing the remarkable success . f the POLYPATHIC SYS 1 EM IW| f*i%fS£pffi]gßg§P Their wonderful success has .spread like wild fin w| bS^^^^^^^Sbt through an enlightened community, and amongst jj|| ||jgPSiißi|[|»£|P those who had given up all hopes of ever being well issiii£raliiilitS99S^r again, and th<y are by hundreds availing themselve: B3SGl^lP?!lil °f the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic MS^teMrafiß- jf Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest. «iSl^lf^i^!^^'*i •** ari<J" ror'Bt rt's"-h'e uicbns of Cure ever offered an Sjl^^tJ^^^^ll^^' f fflioted people When elck, 1b the time we need tht fl^^ia i^^^^p^fe^t best adv:ca si.d treatment; Therefore we say: llM^l^^^iß^^ijy^idSS^- i n form joursciv< k, you who are elck, write to th 'rZZ^^^lz I^^ r ~ POLY PATH 1 0 J NSTITUTE, and then accept proof "33^^^^^^2f!K*'X:+t'- of the my tt>rlonp skill—niore convincing than word ! hat is poesessed by the Polypaths. Ti ey treat all Female Ailments \-j the Tolypathlc Method, which ;does awny witl t\\ txsmination and all Irc^l trtatnu-nt" Thy also desire to impress up--u ail men who are suffering that they have th< •y celebrated Hindoo Vcmcdy, so well and favourably known in the Old Worlr 13 " Autl-Agneohal Tubloid Mothf.d '" All desiring to test the «ysU m will na*e j^u°c»nnof Visit, WRITE for Q ie3tion List to Chrlßtchurch, with Stamped Envelope sni you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed Free from Obsirvation Carriage Paid Parcel Posr, THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. trssww^j tt&&&<mmiii^m,<uwumumjawjima ■■■■'"■» "■' uma*————— **m*r**■&**.ammm j Wool Pitta, Ledbu 7, Here'ordshiro, I October 23 1889. I Dear Sir,—l ana pleased to testify <c I the efficacy of yoar •• Oarbolised Wheat Protector," having used your Protector for 40 years and never having grown a FIFTY-FIVE IfiARS ON- Smutty Ear of Corn in my Life ; therefore INTE HRT7PTED S U COBSH. can confidently recommend your " Wheat n —— Protector as a sure preventatlve for Smut, ryRW Chemical Preparation ia OAR- &Q _j anij yoUfB traly> BOLISBD as a remedy against the ravages jyj r q. g Clarke. G B JONES. of Birds, Rooks, or other Pests taking the seed dressed with it. PREPARED BY — G B CLARKE, M.P.S,, This Preparation is now MAKU: ;IACTURING CHEMIST, I-EING USED YX PENSIVELY Wobnrn, Beda., England. In the Colonies of (Proprietor cf the Sheep Dipping Com position). 3SIW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, AND ' . CENTRAL aFBICA. m I» Packets containing Sufficient to *""* dress eight bushels of seed Wheat, WllOat SOWiOgf Barley, Oats, or other Corn. Bast and Che»peat Dressing for Saed . ™~~ Wheat, Carfcolised. P. tt on. M , by o, «. Fta Fj?nß JM4N Practical Farmers iti the Kingdom.^ *- ■ -*- iJltliilU.illl« PER*EC L 1 FREEDOM FROM SMUT. D.CLARKE'S j' CARBOLISED ' . >w ium i.«i iiMjinMM^;irimMwwiJMi. i innijp WII KA'f ZBALANDIis" at the FRONT STILL BOOMING. PI /^l r E IT f^ rP O R rfIHEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, JL\;\_/ JL JLUvy AY/ .i-t' X Rigidity, and Comfort they oaunob be beaten. Beautifully eoamelled ia fancy colors (Name and Libel Rigister&d voder Trade GENTLEMAN'S $31, LADY'S Marks Act, No. 13,796 and 158,143) A ] arge a t oc k o f Late»t Novelties to hand. HAS BEEN UiKD Lampß from 4a 6di Graphite for chain from 6<i. Toe Clips from 1b 6d, Duniop outfits 9d, FIFTY-FIVE YEARS Elastic ankiets 2s 6d, Fancy bandlea frooi 2a. WIl'H UNDEVIaTING SUCOEB3. Inapection invited. OATES, LOWRY AND CO. IMIOMAHT TESTIMONIAL. Bun»M> Street. ,



ASHBUB'ION PRIVATE HOSPITAL ; •'iJurford House." Conducted by—Mbs Ma«kav. ' Patients can ba received on an after MAY 14, 1900. MRS MACKAY trusts that her long i connection with the A&hburton | County Hospital will be» sufficient guarantee | that a!' Patients (who can be attended by j their own Doctors,) will receive every care, attention, and comfort. j For terms apply to 544 MRS MACK&Y. NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone io this fair land is proad of " OUR BOXS "as we bo foDdly call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farms and business. Farmers are always in want of DBILLS, BINDERS PLOUGH BH&RBP, OIL, BSEEL HORSE COLLARS, OOBNOB'J>HERS, « LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. Theee thingß we can supply yw with, at priosß to auib all. Give us a oai! before going elsewhere. Ml BROW, BA^SETT & 00., A^HBURTON.



TRIAD £»JfcfclZK COJMLFJ&.XIXIOIV APRIZS of one guinea is offered for photo of the prettiest girl; and a like sum for photo of prettiest boy ; age not to exceed seven yearn. To close 20ch May. CONDITION?. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to post photo, and enclose receipt for 6a from any Triad advertiser, addressed to "The Manager, Triad, Dunedin." This competition close* 20th May. Other competitions will be announced in next issue. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook'a Cocoa Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc I Jones, H M. Triad Agent j Kirkr.&trick, S, and Co., X Jams j May pcle Soap and Monkey Biand Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books I Meddins, G. t Ironmonger Mitchell, Photographer Nil, J.p., Herbalist Nclop, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express Oullen, agent Nicholas & Pkkford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora iion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penroao Bro?., Bootmakers Priest and Holdgate, Iroi;mongers Sanderson's Scotch WhHcy Somerset Hotel, H, S. Dmmmond Sunflower >-oap Surafcura Tea 1 Wahoo' 1 oasby's, • Koolibah ' Loasby's Wisi port Coal Co., J. L. Giilits, Agent Wilson, Balk <£30, Frch O'ffee, Ou?ah T Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants eTWTH ,* $ M Jbi K. ~~ TO FABMKRS. I AM prepared to make very Hberal c*sh advances on a'l produce—Grain, Wool, Froien Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc, which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I ■ball not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having 1 plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis iCriminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, ia a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. TO LET t TT OUSE of 6 Booms osntrally situated in XJL Burnett Screet Apply to T. BOLLOCK Agent. TO LIT. AT a Low Rental, viz 53 6'l per week, Small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street South. A pply to T. BULLOCK, _ Agent. MKN'iS Twccrl Hultw, Wvy winter li»i<% 39i 6J at "TboOormr. ' ' ""fob saiS I4fc / /2 A(J R KB, .14/ /« OANGIT4TA District) being ,R,B. 26201 JL\> fronting the Road leading to tho Kangitata Truffic Bridge, aomn diatanoo ibovc the Hinds station. Easy tetms of Payment. T BULLOCK, TIHWAhb7~ NEAR THE COUNTY SALEYARDB. 4/U ' ACRES #U WITH Commodious Dwelling Houen and other extensive improvements, the Property of Mr P. Bokninston. This not having been sold on SATUR DAY last, Offers are invited for the purchase of same: Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, N. Z FARMERS COOPERATIVE I ASSOCIATION, Joint Agents. TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERSr RAKAIA. TOWN PROPERTY Estate of W. Cox, deceased ; on account of the Public Trustee. Being Lota 356, 354, and part of 352, con taining in all 2 Roods 20 Perches, fronting M-»ckie and Rolleston Streetß, with Build ings thereon ; let to tenants Offers are invited for the purchase of this Full particulars on application T, BULLOCK TO LET ROOMS centrally situate in Bank Build inga, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK ALL Loasbys Preparations—•Giouamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and BeDJamin Gum—at J X Coocu, Storekeeper, ,



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Oiten You feel worn out, blown oat, After tired out, and unfit for work, Meals all energy seems to have left. Yon awaken with a bad taste in mouth, your Bleep has been dUturbed and unrefreshing, These are all symptoms «f Indigestion that should be attended to, LO ASSY'S WAHUO will ■peodily alter all this. It stimulates the liver, renders the bowels aative, strengthens the stomaoh, and imparts ,tone and strength to the whole system. Oafi bottle usually oures. Price, Is 6d; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOQ" 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD. Don't Cough-—Relief oan be obtained im« mediately. Use KEATING'S COUGH LOZBNGES—weII known aa the utterly un« rivalled Oough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by the many eminent physioiaoi. They afa onoe check the oough and remove he cause—without any after effect; the most delicate oan therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two aft bedtime ensures rest). Sold everywhere in ins 13£ d each. Woods' Great Peppermint Care for&oaghs and Golds never ails—la 6d and 2s 6d The reliable Family Remedy Woods'Grea Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Col««— 1b 6d and 2a 6d