Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1900. THE THIRD CONTINGENT.

We are not favorably impressed with the manner in which the contingents from the colonies are being formed and despatched. Now that the original idea of merely making the offers from the British colonies has been accepted as a demonstration of loyalty, and their help is recognised as material and valuable, it seems to us that the con tingents should be made up on more practical lines, having in view not only the assistance to begiv^u to the Mother Country, but the interests of the colonies themselves. This being so, we think it would be better to ask the War Office plainly whether, if men are forthcoming, they wLI be armed and transported to the seat of war free of expense to the colonies. If the colonies are not called upon to spend ths funds in arming and transporting their volun teers, it will not be so heavy a drain upon their resources to send contin gents as it is under existing conditions ; and instead of sending each time a mere handful cf men, every colony might collet volunteers from amongst those altogether unemployed, 6e those not protitibiy occupied. In this way respectable contingents could easily ke gob together, and the patriot ism of those in the colonies able to contribute substantially towards the cost would find full scope for its exercise. We'cer tainty think that instead of limiting the number and btandard of the volun teers as the authorities are now doing,

they might—with advantage to tho colonies themselves and to the war authorities—throw open the ranks to all men who appear physically able to undertake the work. The cost of arming, etc, should not be thrown upon a colony when its eons are to fight for the empire, neither should the cost of transport or the pay of the troops. Great Britain can, and doubt less will, recover a large portion of the coat of the war to herself; for even if the Boers and Free Staters cannot

pay c*sh aa an indemnity their country is there, and it will pay tha debt. It is evident therefore that merely aa a matter of prudent statesmanship this colony and the others sending help should get some guarantee that they will share in the indemnity. But to judge from the way in which these contin gents are being made up and seat away, and from the explanation givan by the Premier (published in another column) of the probable manner in which the men for the third contin-

gent from New Zealand are to be selected, we cannot see how great disap pointment^ not to say mistakes, are to be avoided. It seems to us that

if the people of this country are will ing to ofter themselves, their horses, and their money, the mother country —if she accepts any more a6sis' ance-—should accept all fit to go, and thenceforward take all the responsi bility.

A TRUE HERO.

The cablegram of Monday, stating that Ladysmith is jubilant at hearing the guns of the relieving column, in decidedly of a more cheerful nature than those received from the beleagur«d garrison since the opening of tho campaign. At the present time the tension of feeling throughout the empire is at its highest strain regarding tbe relief of the garrison. That the needed relief will be effected almost at any moment is the expectation and wish of every true Briton, and, when it is ac complished, due honor will be given to those who will have been responsible for the accomplishment. The plans of the present attack have proved success ful on every point so far, and praiae must be accorded to General Buller, Sir Oharles Warren, and General Olery for the cautious and judicious manner in which they have carried position after position, and the crowning effort will fill every heart with joy. But the hero will undoubtedly be Sir George White. After hia reverse, he wired to his wife " Safe, but s%d." He then entrenched his faithful soldiers at Ladysmitb, where, completely cut off frcm a retreat, he has not only success fully held out,but occasionally ventured hie men oat and repulsed bands of Boers from tbe heights, His decisive defeat of the Boers on January 6, when meeting his antagonists at immense odds, will undoubtedly be recorded in the history of the many " fights for the flag,' 1 During the progress of the battle, General White heliographed a message which filled almost every heart with grief; ((I am hard praised." No

similar message from Oreey to the I present day wrs ever transmitted from General to General without a respon sive or, at least, consoling replj. But Sir George received none. It must have be^n indeed a trying appeal to General Buller to withstand, but ao relief could then be afforded and Sir George White's heroic message will long be remembered. That this hero will receive all the credit for his noble stand, is our earnest wish as it must be the wish of every patriotic Briton.

PRO BOERS

Apropos to the subject of our article on the pro Boer sympathisers, the

Napier Telegraph thus refers to one

of these gentlemen in New Zealand. There is in Hew Zealand a Jus;ic» of the Peace who does not attempt 10 conceal his hatred of the British. Yet while he hates them he unconsciously pays them a great compliment, for he manifests his firm faith in their broadmindedness by flouting them to their face in a manner that would probably involve a frac ured fckuli for him if he acted bo in any Continental country. Thus this dis'oyal rascal actually had the inso lence to noisily celebrate the disaster to the British at Stormbarg, one phase of Ids conduct being the illumination of his house. We find it rather diffi cult to decide whether we are sorry or not that somebody did not read him a rude lesson, but we have no difficulty in making up our roind that he ought j to be no longer a Justice of the Peace, i This colony is giving its blood for the Empire—is ifc going to tolerate the antics of insolent traitorß who use the privilege we grant them as means for annoying us? This question has its serious side. The war is in its early stages. Before it is ended this colony may have to be taking steps for its own defence. The traitors who now rest content with displays of joy when we meet with reverses would undoubtedly betray us if they had the opportunity of communicating with an enemy at oar gates.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will ba found an interesting war article, on the fourth page a ehorb story.

Sudden Death.—Mrs Jessie Burfr.'ftged 50, died suddenly yesterday of heart disease. —Ptess Association telegram from Dunedin.

Lord Onslow—lt is rumoured in Home papers that Lord Onslow will be offered the Governorship of Victoria, in succession to Lord Brasßey.

The Vacant Portfolio.—The Hon. Mr McGowon was sworn ia a3 Minister of Mine* to-day.—Press Association telegram.

Thk .Sum Insurance! Co.—We have to acknowledge from Mr D. Z»uder, the Ash burton representative of the Sun losurance Co., a neat and convenient almanac for 1900.

The Ashburton Hospital—A meeting of the Committee of the Hospital Board was held on Friday, but the proceedings, whioh referred to the reorganisation of the staff, were not open to the press.

Pensioners.—ln Bruce OouDty two wo men, mother and daughter, are Old Age pen sioners. The daughter is sixty-aeven, and the mother has reached the patriarchal age of ni&ety-oise years.

Accident —A lad named Tom Corbett, had rather a nasty accident yesterday; It ap pears he and his brother were riding along, when the horse shied and backed them both off, and the former broke hia arm just above the wrist.

A Bfcohd. —During the past month, no less than fifty persons were admitted to the hospital, a record, the previous highest number being fort.y-aighb. By tho way ifc should be mentioned nearly the m»j >rity of the cases are irom the country districts, all of the diphtheria cases being from a distant part of the county.

Accident. —At 3. 30 thia morning a man named Thomas H*rrold who bad been work ing at the Faitfield freezing works for some time, slipped and fell in the freezing chamber and struck his head against a post cutting the temporal artery, the wound was temporarily bandaged and he wa*j conveyed to town, where he is doing as well as can be expected.

Tampering with Stbeet Lamps—The polioo have reported to the Borough Council that they have observed persons tampering with the pas lamps, turning the light off and on. List night the Council passed a resolu tion that a reward be offered that will lead to the conviotion of such offenders in future #

Railway Tblksbafhic Opebatobs.*—The Ellesmere Guardian says;—Mr A MoNeill, telegraphist at the Southbridge Railway Station, has besn transferred by the De partment to Ashburton, and leaves shortly to take np his new duties. He will be aao« ceeded by Mr Fleming, at present tele graphißt at Asbbarton. A Bar—A gentleman who had volun teered for the front, has shown in a letter from authorities in Christohuroh notifying th»t short sight or the use of glasses would be a bar to acceptance in the Canteibury troops. Knowing this may save some the trouble of applying and the inconvenience of waiting, as ouf informant did, for many days before he acquired this piece of information.

Fatal * Yachting Accident.— A Press Association telegram from Dunedin says— While Glanville Brittenten and Bert Kenton were yachting in Hamilton Bay in the lower harbor, a sudden squall capsized them. A fisherman named Hawkins observed the ac cidents and rescued Brittenten. Kenton, a lad of sixteen, was drowned. Hia body has been recovered.

The War News—The cable censors still keep us very much in the dark as to what is geing on at the front, bub although the news last to hani i* scanty, it is distinctly good. If the names of the various points of vantage gained by the British are correctly stated in the cables just to hand, the reliev ing force under Warren must be less than ten miles from Ladysmith, and news of a simultaneous attack on the Boer position m*y be expected.

Wesletan Sunday School—The annua distribution of certificates to scholars of the Baring Pquare school took place on Sunday afternoon. The certificates are given for marks earned asunder, Eery scholar who competes has the opportunity of obtaining the following maximum number of marks each Sunday :— Punctuality 1, behaviour 1, catechism 3 (oral work), tablet 9 (written work). To make allowance for such Sundays of the year when united services or other circumstances occur, so that marks are not recorded, 28 marks are added to the totals of each competitor. Perfection, or the highest number of marks obtainable, is 728 marks; first grade, 665 and over; second grft le, 364 to 654 ; third grade, 182 to 363. The Dumber of scholars who qualified for each grade, for the year ended Deoembir 31, 1899, was—First, 7 ; second, 21; third, 25. The following are the names of those who succeeded in getting into the first grade, and to whom neatly framed certificates were given : — Ruby Hurrell (highest), May Andrews, Slsie Jeasop, Clara Jessop, Florenoe Jessop, Constance Jessop, and Maud Campbell. The presentations were made by Mr Robert Aloorn, who gave a brief address, and who also commended the system of certificates, which he thought preferable to prize-giving.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

1 Tho ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Thoie was a fall attendance of council.ors, His Worship the Mayor in the chair. ; JINANtE. The Mayor reported the deblb balance at the bank to be £1690 17s 6p, and the revenue received sinoa last meeting to be £77 19s 3d, being made up as follows ; —Rates £1 16s 53, rentß reserve* £5 8s 6d, formatioa refund £21 17a 4d, asphalting, £4 10s, library eocount subscriptions £1. licenses — auc tioneers £40, dogs £l s Domain account £2 COBRBSrONDEKSE.

The Ashburton County Council wrote, requesting the payment of £20, for water supply, £10 for hospital, and £2 8s 9i, for traffic bridge, ako £4 15a for Licensing Committee expenses.—These amounts were ordered to be paid. A letter waa read from the Hampstead Town Board, asking for a refund for supply of shingle.—The amount wan ordered to be paid. The Colonial Secretary telegraphed re specting the Plague, and requesting the Council should co-operate with the Govern ment! in preventive measures. The Govern ment had cabled to ludia for bubonic anti toxin, but prevention l&y with our townsfolk, who should keep yards, &c,, perfectly clean, and see that the water channels Buffered from no oontamination.-—lt was resolved I that the clerk writs to the Colonial Secre tary stating that the Council would heartily co-operate. Mr T. Bullock wrote, asking for a small piece of channelling on the east side of triangle.—Referred to Works Committee. Mr Massey applied for leave to erect a coal shed, in wood and iron, which was granted eubjsot to the supervision of the engineer.

ASfHALTIN*. A letter was received from Mr N. Fitz> ger»ld Tinw&ld, expressing hii willingness to construct channelling and provide labour for 25s per chain—lb was reaolved on the motion of Or Davis that the Council oon- Bider the offer and that it be referred to the Work's Committee to reporb on.

BY-LAWS. The By-Daws Committee reported as follows: —Your Committee have considered the question of regulating the traffic in the streets of the borough and beg to recom mend that the Council bake steps to adopt the following By-laws, whtoh have been adapted from those now in force in Chriat ohuroh viz:—l. No per ion shall ride or propel any bicycle or tricycle, or drive any motor car or engine across, along or over any public street, road or thoroughfare, square or open place, within the Borough at any time af the night on day at a greater pace than eight miles an hour. 2. No per son shall ride any bicycle or trioycle within the Borough unless such bicycle or tricycle is provided with an efficient bel'. 3. No person shall, daring any part of the day or night, drive or propel any vehicle or ride i any horse at other than a walking pac« across the intersection of the following streets and right-of-ways, vis :—East Street and Havelock Street, East and Burnett Streets, E*st and Tanored Streets, East and Moore Streets, Havelock and the right-of way intersecting T S 174 and 189, Burnett Street and the right-of-way intersecting T S 174 and 189, and Tancrad Street and the right-of-w&y intersecting T 8 154 Cr Duvison said he did not agree with the by-laws, and suggested that they be amended.

Cr Davis, in a heated speech, accused Cr Daviaon of inconsistency, and laid that Cr ]>avi3oD had nub attended the last meeting of the by-laws committee and that he should be the last person to speak against the re port of the committee. Cr Thomas agreed that it waa a farce to call a meeting of a particular committee when members failed to pub in an appear ance.

Cr Davison said in reply that he always took an active interest iv the Council work, and would always do bo aa long aa ha re tained a coat in that body It was resolved, after & somewhat mixed discussion, that the report bj adopted. Crs Saaly and Jonea spoke te the by-Iftvra with ngard to amending certain clauses therein.

Cr Thomas said that the by-laws had been sent in on a sound basis but that the Council itself made amendments that broke the back of them, and he thought that various Councillors were Jed by the nose by outside influence. The Mayor considered the fault lay in the lasb framing of the by-laws, and that they should be co framed as to leave nothing to the discretion of tho Council.

LIGHTING COMMITTEE

The committee reported as tollows :— L:ghting Cantract.—At n meeting held on the the 11th infct it was decided to ask the Gas Company on what terms it would under- Uke to light, extinguish, and ole-in the street) lamps during the same hours as in the previous contract, for & period of three yeare ; and to state that the committee was of opinion that all the lamps should ba fitted with incandescent burners. The Gas Com pany's reply will be laid before you. Your Committee recommend that tenders be obtained for repairing the street lamps before the lighting commences. Cr Davis, the chairman of the above com mittee, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the various postponements had been caused by the faot of his illness. A meeting had been held, however, and it was decided to ask the Gas Company to fib all lamps with incandescent burners. He was now of opinion that ib was asking too much of the Gas Company to make these alter ations, when he took into consideration that the contract was only from year to year. The Mayor read the reply from the Gas Company, which stated that they were prepared to affix incandescent burners to the whole of the lamps at a cost of ia each if the Council would put the lamps in order and make them draught proof, and that the oontrftot D 3 extended to four yesrs.

It was moved by Or Mayoard that the report be referred baok to the Lighting Committee to consider further the Gas Company's proposal and report on it. The Mayor and Or Thomas also spoke on the matter and it was decided that the Lighting Committee interview the Gas Company with a view to making a satis factory arrangement and that they report at next Council meeting.

FIRE BRIGADE COMMITTEE. The chairman of the committee reported on various minor matters ani the reporb was adopted. engineers' beport

1. Mr Timmins' Application,—Your Com mittee have visited the plantation, and recommend that if Mr Timmins will renew the old fence and thoroughly eradicate the broom and other weeds on the land, and will undertake to keep fenoe and land and trees in good order, he should be allowed the use of it for five years without charge.

2. Tar Footpaths. —The following streets are selected for tarring, in orders— N.W. side—Wills Street, S.E. side, 10 chains; Park Street, (Borongh School), 5 chains ; West Street, 10 chains ; Haveiock Street (when channeled) on the N.E. side, 33 chain?. S.E. Bide.—Burnett Street, N.E. side, 21 chains; Cameron Street, N E. side, 25 chains ; Peter Street, S.E. side, 31 chains ; Cox Street, N.E. side, 31 chains; Aitken Street, N.E. side, 31 chains; Ciss Street, S.E.. side, from Moore Street to Belt, 50 chains.

3. Concrete Kerbing. -That the S.E. reid of Cass Street be kerbed only with concrete from the Wakanui Road to theN.E. Balb, and the footpath tarred as Boon as completed. 4 t Timber for Bridges and Culverts. -Ii is recommended that the Council provide a stock of timber, say 4000 feet, V.D.L. and Totara, and that prices be obtained at once. Also that iron culverts be used at the street crossings in East Sferesb and West Street; and to obtain prices for say twelve to be laid down as required. 5. Plans for Buildings.—The Committee raoommend that the Engineer be paid architect's commission 5 per cent, as before, on the ooat of building, for plans and specifications and supervision.

6. Channelling.—Two contractor parties are at work on the channelling, and are making good progress* About) twenty chains have been completed. The Committee recommend that Haveiock Street on RI.E. side be channelled to N. W. Belt*

7. Taring Footpaths.—We are organising another party to reform the footpaths; so a» to hava two parties at this work, which will expedite the progress considerably. 8. Asphalt in West) Straet.—This work, which was left in Hid Worship's h&nda to dial with, hftt beoa Ut to Mr A< drum »fc

10d per foot, the Council's men to do the i KvelliDf?, etc., of the footpath. I 9 Liibour Gang.—The men have been engagwd during the past two weeks iv pre par'Dg end tarring footpaths, forming streets and carting soil to sections, laying pipes and erecting tank stand for water supply in Domain, watering streets, cleaning gorse »nd thisllse off streets, making and fixing bridges and culverts, cleaning water race, i attending to water supply and general works of maintenance. The report was adopted after a desultory conversation. The offer of a reward of £5 for information that would lead to the conviction of any person or persona wilfuHy damaging the recently coaetruuted channelling was I approved. inspector's report. The Inspector reported that the aanitaty state of tho Borough was satisfactory aud that he had prosecuted two persons for tiding bicyc'ea on the footpaths. The report waa adopted. DOG REGISTRATION. Cr Davia suggested that immediate action i be taken to compel people to register their . dogs. The olerk wan instructed to attend to the matter. TAMPERING WITH THE BOROUGH LAMPS. Or Davia said that certain persons had been canght in tho act of tampering with street lamps and he suggested that the Oounoil pass a resolution offering a reward to any person who would give information leading bo the conviction of offender?. After some discussion a resolution was passed to the above effect. BARRED WIRB FENCES.

Or Joll ffa moved that the Council adopt a by-law prohibiting the use of barbed wire on the street line. Or Maynard seconded the motion, but Cr Davis was against the proposal and the matter waa referred to the By-Laws Committee to report on at nexfc meeting.

RESIGNATION. Or Maynard tendered hie resignation as a member of the Council, ai he was leaving Aahburton in about three months, bat after some oonveraation on the subject, he with- I | drew it, and agreed to retain his teat till his i departure. HAMP HOLIDAY. The Seoretary of the Patriotic Committee wrote asking the Counci.'a patronage at the Bporta, and that the Ist February should be declared a half-holiday and a close day at Domain. This was agreed to.—Thursday I waa again decided on as the day to hold the weekly half-holiday. ( LICENSE.

An auctioneer's license was granted to Mr John R. Bland.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £1065 Os 7d were passed, and the Council then eat as a

DOMAIN BOARD. The Curator reported as follows ;— Kaiapol Factories' Picnic—l beg to inform the Board that in addition to Messrs Thomas and Bui!oo^ granting the freo use of the Aroade, and new large auction rooms respec tively, Mr Collins kindly lent a quantity of new timber, and Mr Stephens lent trestles to erect temporal y tables, which added greatly to the comfort of the visitors. Mr Shrimpton also generously lent tablet for their use. In the afternoon the party was able to repair to the Domain and hold their sports. Since last meeting Mr John Cooh rane brought to the Domain a fiae tree trunk, on whioh to mount the new rain guage. I would inform the Board that the scavengers do not attend to the water closets at the sports ground so regularly as they should do. For some time they have come on Monday night insuad of Friday night, which is very unsuitable to us, Friday night is the proper one to come 00, as it suits bo: h the half-holiday and Sunday. 1 have written several letters to Chas. Brown asking him to attend to them regularly. I I would ask the Boird to deal promptly with this matter. Tha report was adopted, and votes of thankl* were accorded thote gentlemen who had provided conveniences for the picnicers on Saturday. The clerk was instruated to write to Mr John Cochrane, Elgin, thanking him for his gift. At the request of Mr Davis the clerk was requested to give an estimate of the cost of laying the water on to the bowling green and tennis court. The Board passed a resolution thanking Mr Thomaa for his liberality in giving tanks for the water supply to the bowling green and tennis court.

The following were granted use of the Domain on usual conditions;—Woolston Tannery employees, Januaiy 27 ; Richmond School Committes, February 2 ; Woolston picnio, on February 3, Thia concluded the evening's busineßt.

OBITUARY

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright london, January 22 Obituary—R. D. Blackmore, the novelist, aged 75. Teck, Ruskio, and Blackmore were all victims of influenza.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Turning the Enemy's Main Position.

Generals Warren and Olery

Co-operating.

The Boers Driven Back.

Evacuate fiome of Their Posi-

tions.

United Press Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright. Durban, January 22 A company of Major-General Ly ttelton's Mounted Rifles, with a balloon section, encountered a heavy fire. The enemy's trenches were shelled and the grass fired. The turning of the main Boer posi tion has successfully begun.

The enf my'a extreme right, east of Acton Homes, occupied a ridge four miles northwest of Trichart'B Drift. Sir Charles Warr9n, with his principal column, and General Olery operated on Saturday near where the Oliver's Hock- Ladysmith road crosses the Venter apruit. During Sir Charles Warren's turning movements the Boers on the western slopes of Spion Kop were en gaged on the right and rear. Sir Charles Warren drove them to their de fences on the higher crests, which were semi-circular, consisting of stone san gars. The York and Lancashire regi ments, and the Lancashire Fusiliers, advancing on the left along uneven spurs, entered the semi circle under heavy fire from three directions. Tak ing advantage of all available cover, they came within 500ys of the enemy's right wing. Massed batteries of British guns periodically silenced the enemy's intermittent artillery fire.

During the nigjbt the enemy evac uated portions of their right wing posi tions.

Lady Duff, widow of Sir Robert Duff, a one-time Governor of New Sooth Wales, and a number of Anglo colonial ladies, are shipping comforts and tobacco to the New South W&les Contingent. It has been ascertained that Krnger's American food imports have been doubled since March.

Colonel Brabant, the officer com manding Brabant's regiment of irregu lar boras recently raised in Cape

Oolony.bas been promoted to Brigadier- Genera), and now commands a sfong contingent of colonial irregulars. Sydney, J^cusry 22 Mr Chamberlam cubles thaC Lieu tenant Dowling, of the Kew South Wales Lancers, who was captured with the patrol at Kenaburg, has been sent to Pretoria. He is wounded in the cheek and leg.

Further Successes Towards Ladysmith

London, January 20

News has been received that Sir Charles Warren on Saturday, with field artillety, attacked a strong force occupying a northern ridge near Spionkop. The Boera replied with machine gttns, and the rifles of the British Infantry fired at long range, the fighting having been kept up till dark. Meanwhile a demonstration was made on the Boer's front by sailors shelling the trenches, and silencing the enemy's fire* In the evening the British [Infantry occupied an excellent I advanced position, and on Sunday Sir Charles Warren found himself again confronted by strong entrenchment. He bombarded and captured three more positions, the Lancashire Regiment and Irish Brigade steadily advancing in face of the enemy's fire. General Bailer cabled thafc Sir Charles Warren was en gaged the whole of Suad»y, chicly with bis left I*nk, *hieh swung for ward a couple of miles orer rery diffi cult ground, the fighting being all up hill. Substantial progress was Made. Oapkt»WH, J*nu»ry 22 General French has commenced bombarding Oolesburg with lyddite shells. Seven thousand Boers occupy the town. The British artilleiy were making excellent practice, the shells ailing with great precision, Mafeking reports under date Jan. 10:—Garrison cheerful, with foodsufi cient to last till April.

The British Push On.

Warren Secures Key to Boer

Poiititn.

Cape Disloyalists in i Warn Corner.

Received Wakap«ka Jan. 25,920 a.m, OJhU offioo 9.45 a.m)

Durban, January 22

Swinging bis column round and occupying the vacated Boer points of vantage Sir Charles Warren has secured the rough tableland constituting the key to the Boer position, The Britiih casualties at Ventersprut on Saturday when Sir Charles Warren and General Olery pushed the Boers back on their main lines, include eleven oiScers and 379 men wounded. Few Britishers were killed during this last; advance.

Capetown, January 22

The Boers have decided to place the Cape disloyalists in the the forefront at JBurgheradorp and Stormburg where further fighting ia expected, because they preferred ambulance work to fighting. .

The Position of the Roers and and British.

Boer Ammunition Supposed to be

Short

lord Roberts.

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 23, 9 30 a.m This Office 10.6 a.m,) Durban, January 22 The Boers hold another semi circular position on the main ridge on Spion Kop behind the one they evacuated.' Lord Dundonald holds thn approach to Oiivershoop pass.

The Boers in the recent fighting showed less tenacity, seldom using the cannon. It is suspected they are short of ammunition.

Capetown, January 22 Colonel Plumer defeated a patrol at Gaberones.

Lord Roberts hai forbidden soldiers to molest or loot.

Lord Roberts' bodyguard consists of colonial troops. Sir "William MacCormac, the eminent surgeon, who for some time has been at the front considers the arrangement! for dealing with the British wounded are almost perfect.

Wellington. January 22 The New Zealand Express Company, which has undertaken to ttnd parcels to the first contingent free of charge, collected no less than four tons of presents and sent them by the Waiwera.

Bugler Grimston, wbo was taken on at the last moment, had to go aboard in his ordinary uniform, and was presented on the gangway of the steamer with a purse of sovereigns by hii comrades.

Several newspaper correspondents are pas sengers by the troopship*

The Third Contingent

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Wellington, January 25 The Mayor in response to the requesfa of * deputation hat agreed to call a meeting re furnishing a quota to the new contingent. Ib is proposed to send twenty-five men, at the estimated cost of £100 each. The Mayors and members of the district are to be asked to 00-operatf. Several suitable men hare already offered to provide their own equip ment.

SELECTING THE MEN.

Replying feo a question regarding the third contingent), the Premier stated thati the position taken up by the Governments in respect to the third Contingent) U that ths public must provide the cost of equipment, inoluding the horses, at £50 per m»n and £25 coib of transport. Outside that, the expemet would be borne by the Govern ment. •' We will arrange for shipment, and so forth, and will pay the men the difference between Imperial pay and that we are now paying to those serving in the first) Con tingent. Our veterinary surgeon will pass the horses, and the officers oommanding districts will pass the men. The Commander of the forces will, as in the case of the first) and second Contingents, have entire charge. The selection of fee men will be in the hands of those who find the money. X presume that 250 men will form the third Contingent, ; and up to the present there seems a proe peot of 100 men and funds for their equip ment! and transport being provided. We have chartered a steamer, and she is to be here in the first week in February, and will probably take her departure to South Africa in the middle' of the month. Recognising what the people of Canterbnry are doing in the way of furthering the despatch of a shird contingent, the send-off will be from Lyttelton of the Canterbury detachment, Ib goes without saying that there will again be a demonstration in Wellington as the final port of embarkation." This seems a peculiar way of settling a question of suoh importance as the selection of the men. On the faoe of it there would •eem to be little chance of any men going from Aehburton, although some of our mi" deabs have subscribed to bandtomcly,

TflE ASHBtJR'iON GOAKDIAN : TUESBaY, JANUABt 28, 1980.



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th Inst. NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BE CLEARED CASH WANTED. ITEMS & PARTICULARS PEE LATER POSTER. MITCHELL <& TURNER. TANOKED bTBFET.



S A. Ju Pj . O A. \j JPj . NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S S U M M H Si CLEARING SALE CCMM't NOES SATURDAY. JANUARY 20. EVERYTHING AT SALE PRICES. GOODS MUST GO TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW SHIPMtfOTS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. nNOTICE.n All our Newly Imported GOODS and no old Rubbish AT CASH PRICES NORTHCOTE & HEFFOKI "THE CORNER*



AFTERNOON TEA. rpnK B"«EBHMBNT ROOMS for the rcoeption of Ladies we now completed. •Prurt ~>.d, Ice Cream, : ammer Dri_kt, »ud ail the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Paces' j ,sfow Shop, lately occupied by Coopbbßbis, ] East Street, next Oraighead & Berrymao. SUBURBAN PROPERTY ~~ £J AOR KB, 5 Good Ltad, all in grass, well ritMtod cm Wintet'. Ro»d. A nice tito for » houae.



ILtWELLYN OWEN, M-C.S.M. OBUTIFIOATED TEAOHER. I" OC -\ L Representative of the London _j O'liege of Mutic, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DObINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22 id. Intending pupils kindly oommuniaate early. . CLARKE'S 84l PILLS warranted to our* Gravel, Pains in the back, and &U kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Ooonties Drug Company, Li ooo! d, _.ugl&nd Smoke New Venus



FOR THIS WEEK. QPtoUIAL Lines Prints at 3^d per yard. Special Lines Prints at 4jd per yard. Special Lines Prints and Zyphers at 6Jd per yard. Special Line Dress Material, usual price Is 9d; 5s lid Dress Length. Big Line Sample Corsets, prices from 4s lid to iOs 6d, to clear at 2s lid per pair. And many other tempting Lines in all departments. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY.



F. FERRJMANJ ESTABLISHED 20 YEAR?.) Land & Estatn Agent—Licensed Land Broker. -CQAAA R Investment, in sums obOVJUv/ to suit borrowers, at from 4| per cent, on firat-olaes freehold security. FOB S=LE OR TO LET. AT HINDS. p£f\ ACKESofLand with a good House, tJ\J situated about 2 miles from Hindc "he property is well fenced and watered.. Exceptionally easy terms can be arranged. F. FIiKBIMAN. FOR SALE. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. A COMFORTABLE House of 4 Rooms, with detached Wash-house, Copper built in, situate in a nice locality. The owner is determined to Pell, bo an early inspection ia invited. Full particulars on application to P. FERKIMAN F R SALE N.W. TOWN BELT. LOT 71, containing one acre, admirably suited for a dwelling site. This isfaat beooming the favourite portion of iha towr. b\ FIiKUI-YUN FOR SALE CAMEEON STREET, ASHBURTON. HP HAT Comforabt.e Dwells* g, at prencnt JL occupied by Mr Taykr, replete with every modern coavanienofl, situate in the healthiest part ff Lhe Town. Easy terms of payment may be arranged. F FERi.IMAN FOR SALE WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for gale a splendid Dwelling, containing 10 Rooms and every con venience, together with 10 acres of first-class Land. The latter is well adapted for cutting up, and should prove a sound investment, Full particulars on application. F PBRKTMAN FOR SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for Sale a complete Threshing Plant, consisting of an 8 horse power Fowler Traction Engine, sft self feeder, Clayton Combinn, vVhare, vVater Cart and nil the necessary Bftlting, etc. The Plant ia iin first-class order, and is ready f..r i immediate work. In view of the exception fkliy heavy season before us thie Plant should nearly pay for itself this ytar. Full particulars on application. F FBUhIMAN FOB HALE, AL'OKP FURBST ROAD. lOT 3 containing £ acre, situate opposite J the Woollen Factory gate, suitable for building purposes The Owner ia determined to sell, ond a reasonable price will be accepted. F. FKRRIMAH. FORSALE, NORTH EAST TOWN BELT. LOT 76—Containing nearly | acre, upon which is erected a substantial Whare 1 and concrete foundations for a 5-roomed | house. The Owner ia leaving Ashbnrton and is determined to st-H. P. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. GRAHAM'S ROAD, TINWALD. AH ANDY siz-sd Farm of about 100 acres, Bituated near the Tinwald Saleyardr. Convenient buildings. Moderate price. F. FERRIMANi



£5 REWARD. LOST from near Mitch'im, 45 crossbred ewes and 45 lambs. Ewes branded on the rump Am black, lambs a black dot ci the bock and a slit in the back of ear. .Anyone who will give such information aa will lead to their recovery will receive the above reward from THOS. MORLAND, I 163 Avenel, South Rakaia. New Zealand OLGTHIHCJACTOHY Stocktaking Reductions. Tremendous Bargains. HARD and Soft Felts 7 a 6dl, 10 6d, re duoed to Is and Is 6d. Straw hate, Is 9d, 2s 3d, all reduced to Is A few odd linea in Shirts reduced to 2s 6d Boys' Tweed Gaps, reduced to 3d Boye' Paper Collars Id per box Men's Ties, Is 9d, 2s 6d, reduced to 6d and la Men's Sao Suits, Good Lines, 23s 6d Boya* Sac Suits, 25s 6d, reduced to 19a Boys' Washing Suits, 4a 6d, 3s 6d, reduced to 2a 91 Boys' Alpaca Coats, 7* 6d, 9a 6d, reduced to 3s 6d and 4s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s, 7a 6d, 9j 6d, etc., BOOTS! BOOTS BOOTS C<»nvas Tenma Shoes, 5s 6d, reduced to 2s 6d Women's and Children's Booti and Shoes reduced about half. We must clear out these odd lines to make room for New Good, etc. AND GET FIHBT CHOICE NEW 55EALABJI> CLOTHING FACTOKY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, |Manager.



" For tub Blood is thb Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD • FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever oause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Bo ss;m», Skin and Biood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its cff tcta are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2 9J, and Us each, by Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro. prietors, Tbe Lincoln and Midland Ooun tirs Dbu« Co, Lincoln, England,