Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1900. Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found Commercial, and on the fourth page Miscel 'aneoua Items.

Thb Kncampment.—Colonel Pole-PeDton commands the Timaru encampment.

Train Arrangements —Train arrange ments and excursion fares for the Easter holidays are advertised in this issuei

Demand For Oats —In consequence of a sudden demand for oats in Auckland duriug the past day or two, the price in the northern city has risen to Is lid and 2s per hushel.

Personal.— The Rev. J. D. Jory, who has been stationed in Gore during the past,' twelv«i mouths as pastor of the Gore Wesleyan Churoh, preached his farewell sermons last Sunday. Mr Jory and family left Gore on Thursday for their new home ab Willowby.

School Kxcursion—'The Rakaia School Committee have completed arrangements for an excursion to Sumuer on Wednesday next. As the prioes are low (Is for eaoh child up to 15 and Is 3d over, adults 2s 3d), no doubb there will be a large crowd going down to the marine suburb. The Rakaia School Committee ptys the fares of the children of the local school and provide tea and milk.

Esquimo Dogs—The Otagt Daily Times say» that ninety of the Eequimo dogs utiliead in Sir George Newnea'a Antarctic expedition have been landed on Native Island (to the south-east of Stewart Island), which has been quarantined in the meantime to allow of their recption. The dogs are to be held there until required by other expeditionary parties going in the direction of the South Pole.

Baptist Sunday School Anniversary— Special servioes are to be held ab the Tabernacle to-morrow in connaotion with the anniversary of the Baptisb Sunday School. The children will sing at the three services. Ia the afternoon, under the leadership of Mrs H. Stee!, the scholars, assisted by the choir and other friends, will render a beautiful Bervice of song. Special eermooa will be preached, morning and evening, by the Rev. W. Lamb.

"How Brave Yodr Fellows Are !"— At the banquet to Mr Isaac Sargent last night, Mr E. W. Hanmer stated that he had that morning heard from his father in England. The old gentleman lived in & remote part of England, where, before the war, New Zealand had scarcely been heard of. Yet, evon to thia remote districb, the fame of tha New Zealand warriors had penetrated, for Mr Hanmer, senr, wrote in his letter ttte following eloquent tribute 11 How brave your fellows are !"

Harvest Festival, —A harvest festival in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Wil* lowby, was held on Thursday, and proved highly successful. The luncheon at noon realised £4 12i, and the tea in thß evening £5 193. Ab the meeting hold afterwards Mr S S Chapman occupied the chair. The choir, under Mr Wheeler, sang the anthem " Sing to the Lord of the Harvest." Prayer having been offered by the Rev J J Mather, the choir contributed the anthem " How lovely is Zion." Miss Harding took the solo in this and sang with great expression. The choir also gave the anthem " Now let the Gates of Z'.on sing," The chairman gave a ahort address on the methods of the churoh. He also thanked the ladies for their great assistance with the festival. After another anthem by the choir, "As the Hart Panteth,;' Mr Lee gave an interesting lecture on places he had visited, speaking chiefly of Palestine The customary votes of thanks concluded a very er joy able gathering. The receipts for the day totalled £39.

Croquet—A most enjoyable match was played on the club's grounds in the Domain by the Ashburton Oroquat Club against tho Longbsach players. The clubs were favored by a perfect day, and the grounds looked their very best. The visitors arrived on the ground punctually at eleven o'clock, and after being welcomed by the Committee aud partaking of a refreshing cup of tea, play waa commenced. The games were very even all through, but if anything the Ashpurton had the best of the play. The poin'B were elightly in favor of the Ashburton Ciub. The doubles were won by the Longbeach player?. Miss Grigg and Mr E Grigg beat Mra Wroughton and Mr Denshire, and Mrs Rich and Mr Dearden beat Mr and Mrs Makeig. In the singles (ladiee) Mr Wroughton beat Mrs Rich, and Mr Denshire beat Mr Grigg. The gentlemen's doubles were dccltred & draw, as it was getting late,

ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD

The ordinary meeting of the Aehburton High School Board took place yesterday. Present—Messrs Andrew Orr (ChairmaD), Hugo Friedlander, W. B. Denshire, M. Stitt, and S. S. Chapman. FINANCIAL The chairman stated that the debit balance ab the bank amounted to £275 7a 4:1. headmahter's bbfobx The headmaster (Mr J. S. Tennant re ported as follows * —I have to report that the average attendance for the past month has been 34-8. Two new pupils have been ad- i mitted, making the present roll 37 (25 boys and 12 girls.) The alterations are now com- | pleted, but both tanks still leak, and aa we ' have nob had sufficient rain to really tesb ! them, it would be wise to retain some guarantee that this work be effectively com pleted, The newly erected gates have been primed, but not as yet painted. Lait week school sports were held and the enthusiasm of our own boys, and the very generous as sistance of the old boys were most encourag ing to all concerned. I would be very pleased if your Board could see its way to grant us £3 towards the general sports fund. This has, I believe, been done in the past, and this year we have had several heavy de manda not usually made on it. I Wou'd recommend that a week's holiday be granted at Easter, the week to be deducted from the ordinary term holiday in May. Ihe painting the gates was left in the hands of the chairman and Mr Denshire to arrange for; the request of the master for a donation of £3 to the Sports Fund was granted. The recommendation regarding Easter holidays was approved of. RESERVES The Inspeofcor (MrT. M. Jones) reported on the state of the Board's reserves. An extension of time for a month was granted to the sub-committee appointed at last) meeting to report on the terms and conditions of tho lease of the reserves, TENDERS The Board then dealt with the tenders received for the reserves, the leases of which had expired. The following tenders were' accepted, the term in each case being seven years :—Section now occupied by Mr S. Bur nard, 3J. acres, re-let to same tenant at 15ff per aero, Spofcion occupied by Mr O. Reid. 40 acras, let to Mr Silcock at 15a per acre. Beotion occupied by Mr R, MoDonnell, 65 acres, let to Mr J. Hunt ab'l4a per aore. FINANCE REPORT The Chairman and Mr Friedlander were appointed a Finacce Committee to bring up at next meeting a report giving an approxi mate estimate of income aud expenditure for the year. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £88 2i 3d were pafeed for payment). This was all the business.

SPEECH BY LORD ROSEBERY

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

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Lord Kosebery, speaking at Edin-, burgh, said that Imperial Federation must be initiated from outside Britain, The entry of nations into the Pacific had taught Australia the advantage of a membership in a great Empire rather than a position which would be isolated and weak. The steady growth of feel ing in favour of Imperial Federation was surprising'

THE POST OFFICE.

A How Buildingl to "be Erected.

Lasb evening, at tha express train, His Worship tho Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, waited on the Hon. J. G, Ward, Postmaster- Geueral, re the partially burned post offioa at Ashburton. Mr Friedlander was informed that Government have decided to erect & new building.

Mr Joiliffo hao courtoeuely handed us the fodowing, received by him this afternoon ; — " Mr Ward haa assured me he lias ordered plans for new building for Post and Tele graph Office, Ashburton."—J. MoLAOHLANi

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following concludes our report: — COEKKSPONDHNCE

From Messrs G.Reid and J. Ivbbb, liquida tors of the Ashburton Standard Newspaper Company, asking the Council to pay an account, £2 3a 9d, due by the Council 60 the Company and assigned by Mr J. McKeague to H. Sbephenßon.

Id was decided to pay the sum to the office

From Messrs C. F. and B. 0, Todhunter, asking to have the reserves leased by them transferred to Mr A F Roberts, to whom they had fold their property.—Transfer to be made ; from the same, enclosing cheque for rates, £17 7a 44, and rents, 15a 7d. They had deducted £1 Os 8d from the rates as they were assessed at £17,000 instead of £16,012, the last valuation made by the Government, on whioh they had paid knd tax and Road Bowd rates.

The payment was accepted. From Mr I Sargent, asking 60 have reserve 24981 transferred to Mr G W Watson, as the writer was leaving the district. Transfer granted, provided Mr Watson were agree able

From the Council's solioitor, re Mr Cameron's leases and other matters, The tetters were received.

From Mr J Hibbs, stating ha had pur chased the goodwill of the lease of the reserve occupied by J Boucher, and asking to have it transferred.—Agreed to. Tenders to be called for fresh tenant &\ the expiration of the present lease. From the Coldstream Road Board, atating the cosb of fenoing the proposed roads at Ealing would not exceed £15 —It was de cided to pay one-third of the cost, the sum not to exceed £5

From Mr G Stookdill, Spread Eagle, ask ing the Council to plant the tramway reserve near his property.—Referred to the Planta tion Committee

From T Weloh, asking the Council to pay over to him the sum of 12a, the board of one of the Oonncil's employees living with him, who had leffc the district and left his pay la the Council's hands. The Engineer said he expected the employee to turn up again, and the auditor would probably not accept) Mr Welch's receipt. He also explained that the employee did not dispute the amount.— It was decided to pay the amount From Mr E Herring, manager of New Zea land Alford Ketate, asking to be allowed, in order to proteot himself frcrm wandering stock, to fence a portion of the riverbed, en closing a plan of the area and offsring to pay a rent for the piece enclosed. lo was decided to let Mr Herring the land from year to year at a rental of 20s per annum, and sub* jact to three months' notice From Mr A H Ayrton, Seafield, re a demand for water rates through his property. The race was not required by him, and the leakage from the race made his paddock too web. The water ranger reported to the effect that a cottage had been built near to the race, whioh was its only water supply. There was now little or no leakage from the races along the terrace. The Engineer thought the relief, if auy, should only be granted for the terrace portion of the race.— Id was decided to adhere to the arrangement alrea.d,y ia existence-

From Mr J Newman, asking the Counail to compensate him for the damage done te his vehicle while on the trip to tho R&ngi tatß Gorge.—The letter was read DEPUTATION RE WATER RAOB FORDS

Mr J C N Grigg attended as a deputation from the Longbeaoh Road Bond. He apolo gised for the unavoidable absence of Mr Bishop, who had been appointed his fellow deputy. The Longbeach Road Board were of opinion that if they had the maintenance of the fords in their hands, with their men always on the spot, repairs could be effected more promptly than when word had to be Bent to the Council, The fords were increas ing very greatly. When new fords were made tho Board desired to have the super vision of the work and have them done to their satisfaction. At present the Board were paying a good deal for repairs to the Council's ford?, and they did not wish to continue doing so—The Chairman pointed out thab the Longbeach Road Board bad been offered a email sum to maintaia the forda, bub had declined the offdr. The system of the Council was to pay 3s per ford for keeping them in order. He found the LoDgbeach Road Board did not receive thab 3. Many fords did not require any expenditure, while some require a good deal, Ib was found that 3s just about paid for the work required. Would the Longbeaofo Road Board be willing to come under that Agree ment 1 Mr Grigg aaid thab km what the Board wanted ; he thought the offer a fair one. The Chairman said a Committee had that day been set up to take the whole matter into consideration. They were willing to take in any Board willing to oome In under the arrangement. Mr Grigg thought it would be best to accepb the reporb of the committee and decision of the Board.

Mr Lambie stated that 3a was the amount paid the South Bakaia Road Board, and it waa barely enough. They had lately called tenders for the maintenance, and it had come to 6s per ford. But now, however, they had gob tenders at 3s for the crossings below the line, but they came to considerably more above it.

Mr Grigg having withdrawn, Mr Chapman said the Longbeaoh Road Board wanted the power to make ita own fords. A good many mistakes were made in making fords. Ho oould instance one or two. If the tenders were called by the Council the Board could look after the work.

The Engineer said the present arrangement was that the contractor must do the work to the sathfocuon of the Road Board, and the contractor was not paid for two or three months till it was seen if the fords were satisfactory. It was resolved to offer the Longbeaoh Road Board 3s per ford for the maintenance of existing fords in the district, and to notify them that all new fords hereafter constructed would be subject to the approval of the Road Boards before being passed by the County Council. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE! A slaughterhouse license was granted to William Smith, Sfcaveley TENDERS For tho construction of racea in the Hinds and Ealing district, the tender of John Devery at £36 10a was accepted, ACCOUNTS , Accounts amounting to £923 14s 3d were passed for payment che council's loan The Council's solicitor forwarded drafts of two special orders for reducing the rate j of interest upon the loans for the construc tion of the Ruapnna water races, under the provisions of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Act, 1899. NEXT MEETING. The date of the next meeting waa fixed for Monday, May 7, and the Council ad iournecL

VEXATIOUS TRAIN ARRANGE MENTS.

It would seem that tho holder of a return l.iokat on the railway is allowed to break the journey, but the holdoi of a single ticket is not. A good many people are, no doubb, in ignorance of this precious arrangement, and | a young lady coming up from Stirling found j herself in an awkward predicament through '■ such wanb of knowledge. She took her ticket at Sterling for Christohurch, and on the way up broke her journey at Pa'merston. The guard demanded another 6a 4d, aa a fine or extra fare, or some other penalty. The young lady pleaded she had only sufficient money to pay her fate to her destination, but the gu&ri had his duty to perform, and tho young lady would have been put to great inconvenience had not a gentleman at Ashburton como to the rescue and helped her out of the difficulty. Another vexatious regulation ia that with regard to which trains excursion tickets shall, or shall not, be available for. To young people, and to those nob acouetomed to travelling, the regulations are most puzz'ing, and lead to no end of mistakes, irritating the public and putting the officials to » deal of unnecessary trouble. Ib is to be hoped that during the approach ing holidays a decided improvement will be notioeable in the ticket arrangements of the railway department.

THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO IRELAND,

United Press Association—By Electric [Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 5 The Queen's journey from Victoria Wharf into Dublin, a distance of serin miles, was a scene of uninterrupted enthusiasm. The progress of the pro cesßion was one long triumph. In her address, the Qneen recalled the warm-hearted welcome given to her beloved husband and children on the occasions of her other visits.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

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Wellington, April 6 Count De Courte, French Consul, tele graphed to the Government conveyiag the congratulations of the French residents of the oolony on the providential eioapo of the Prince of Wale*. His excellency has re plied, expressing the appreciations of the message.

It ia stated that the White Star Liaer, Afrio, baa been secured to take away a large quantily of New Zealand produce to Lon don.

In connection with the Imperial com missions offered to tfte Crown, the Minister of Defence desires it te be known thai it is in interest! of those obtaining commission* that their parents should be in a position to supplement their pay by not less than £50 per annum until obtaining a captain's rank, in fact, from information received by the Minister of Defence, id seems aa if £100 per aßnum will be required for that period for those joining the Field Artillery. The time for receipt of nominations has been extended from April 21 to April 27.

THE FEDERATION QUESTION.

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London, April B The Federal delegates, Mr Chamber lain and Lord Selborne, had a pro tracted consultation, The delegates strongly pressed that the Bill be passed unaltered. Messrs Reeves and Parker were summoned to the consultation. They supplempnted their written statements, supported Mie amendments, aud replied to questions.

COMMERCIAL.

The Aahburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 6, 1900:— Wheat—New. Prime milling Pearl .- 2a Id „  Tuscan... 2a Id to 2a 2d   Hunter's 2s Oats—Duns ... Is 7£d Danish ... Is7£d to Is 8d Canadians ... Is 9d to Is 9^l Sparrowbills Is 8£ I to Is 9J Barley—Malting, prime, 2s to 2s 2d Inferior Is 6d to Is 9d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 40s to 45s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 91 to 2a New „ la 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

Land Sales.

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the land sales made by him since January 1, 1900 •.■—On Thursday I sold to Mr Thomas Morland 640 acres of the Brown's Farm Estate. I also sold Terrace Farm, Mr H. Rosendale, to Mr P. 0. Threlkeld, at £11,000; 600 aorss, Oorwar, to Mr J. W. Rogers, at £9 p«r acre ; 400 acres, Corwar, to Mr J. A. John ston, at £9 per acre; 40 aores suburban land at Tinwald, Mrs Hanks io John Johnatone, at £12 15s per acre ; goodwill of lease, Village Settlement, Dromoce, Wm Martin to E, Davidson, at £60 ; Town sections, Ashburton—7s6 to Mrs Perks, at £95, 753 and 765 to A. Crum, ab £100 each, 848-9 and 858 9 to Wm Bryant, at £39 10a each ; also, on account of Lagmhor Estate, 324 aores fronting the Hinds, at £13 10a per acre, to Mr J. Stalker; 200 aores fronting Aahburton River, £23 10a per acre, to Mr E. Gates ; 321 aores do do, at £23 per acre, to Mr E. Gates; 196 acres Riverbed, to E, Gates, at £8 per acre ; block 10, five acres, at £40 per acre, to Mr G. Busbell ; lot 11, containing 5 acres, ab£3s, to Mr G. Bushell; lots 40, 41, 42, 43,44,45, and 46, to Mr Thos. Stone, at £25 per acre ; Mra H. M. Beaoh, R.S. 15709, containing 50 acres, Willowby Road, at £8 per acre. For suitable sized blocks of good land there is plenty of enquiry, and I have several sales pending. -

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright New Yobk, April 6 Excitement has been caused in Ame rica by Admiral Dewey expresiing his wiltlingness to stand for the Presidency as a Democrat.

THE PLAGUE IN SYDNEY.

! INTERFERENCE WITH STEAM SER VICE.

THE OUTBREAK IN SYDNEY.

FRESH OASEB,

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, April 6 Nicholas is dead. There were two fresh cases to day, those of a woman named Dibley, living at Redfern, and a boy, named Yates, at the Sydney Hospital. Yates resided in Olarene© Street. The Public Library has been closed in consequence of Cassia's case. The quarantine area, which embraces Susses, Kent, Erskine and King Streets, has been cleansed and released. Thursday will be proclaimed a day of special prayer and humiliation in connection with the plague. The Archbishop has issued a special prayer to be read in the churches.

ATTEMPTED MURDER OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.

HIS ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

LATER PAKTICULABS

FEELING IN ENGLAND AND BEL OIUM,

United Pr««a Association—By Eleobrto Telegraph—Oopj righb London, April 6 The horror of the Belgians at the attack on the Prince of Wales is also reflected in the Brussels newspapers. Kpido bought a ticket to enable him to walk on the platform. A student named Vanmol picked up the revolver and was nearly lynched, the crowd thinking that he was the miscreant.

King Leopold took energetic action to prove that Belgium was averse to wicked agitations, and instructed Baron Whettnall, the Belgian Minister in London to express to Lord Salisbury his regrets at the outrage, and he also telegraphed to the Queen.

Bipido waited until the servant handing the Prince of Wales his tea had withdrawn before he made his attack. Me refused to divulge the name of the instigator of the outrage.

The Queen, in response to inquiries, said that she wat quite well. She was shocked at the news, but was pro foundly grateful at the Prince's escape. The Emperors of Austria and Ger many called at the British Embassies at ftheir capitals.

The honest section of the newspapers of the Continent denounce the dangers of reckless abate of England. Copkhhagkn, April 5

Thi Prince and Princess of Wales received an ovation at Copenhagen. They have been touched by the count less messages of sympathy they have received, including those from the Federal delegates, the Pope, and Dv Leydu.

Brussels, April 6 The Belgian Parliament reprobated the erimt. The Socialist members re echoed this, but protested against Britain's collective crimes in South Africa. A scene of tumult followed this statement.

At Tuesday's meeting at Brussels, the pro-Boers described Quepn Victoria as a rtd Queen, a match for the Red Sultan, and vituperated the Prince of Wales.

Sydney, April 6 Mr Lyne cabled congrai ulations to the Prince of Wales on his escape.

Adelaide, April 6

The Governor has cabled the con gratulations of the Government and people of South Australia to the Prince of Wales on bis escape. (Received Wakapuaka April 7, 10 20 a.m This Offiae 11 0 a.m) Brus»els, .April 6

A man named Maerfc, alleged to be Sipido's instigator of the deed, has been arrested. The police are now seeking two accomplices. Sipido asserts he acted out of bravado to win a bet of five franca,

Wellington. April 6

On receipt of the news of the dastardly attempt on the life of the Prince of Wales Mr Seddon communicated with the Governor who has on behalf of the people of the colony sent & cable Home expressing their thanks to God for His goodness in having preserved uniejured the beloved aon of Her Mosb Gracious Majesty and deep resentmenb that anyone should bo found cipable of attempt ing such aii outrage The Governor also tendered hearty congratulations to theQ'ieeD, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of York on the miraculous esoipe nf the Prince. On behalf of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand Masons, Mr Seddou, as Grand Master, sent to the Frince of Wales, who is Grand Master of the Engliah Grand Lodge, congratulations on the escape of their exalted brother and their assuranca that the thanks of the orafb would be offered to the Great Architect of the Universe for His great is pre serving His Royal Highness.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

A Eeleastd Boer Again Fighting. Boer Brutality to Free Staters. A Gallant Action at Bloemfon tein Waterworks. The Townspeople of JBloemfon tein Bestless, Remounts For French's Cayalry. The Capture of a Boer Official. Boer Malingerers General Clements's Advance Brabant's Force.

The Fighting Near Mafeking.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyrighb London, April 5 j Commandant Pretorious, who was recently released owing to the loss of a leg, occupied a c»rt during the fights at Doornapruit, Hia farm is situated in th© vicinity, and his family and ser vants were amongst the first looters of the British convoy. According to the story of the re« fugees at Bloemfontein, the Boers on the Basutoland border cruelly ill treated the bnrghera who had sur rendered to the British. Some were shot, and. many by intimidation were forced to rejoin the Boer fighting

force. Remounts for General French's Cavalry are arriving at Bloemfontein. In Oolonsl Pilcher's recent outpost engagement at Ladybrarid, the Land drost was captured and twenty-fir^ Boera were killed. Colonel Filcher managed to retain the Landdrost dor ing the fighting at Doorncpruit, and brought him to Bloemfontem. Capetown, April 5

A dozen Boer prisoners, malingerers in the hospital at Simonstown, at tempted to escape, and were shipped to St Helena. London, April 6 (general Clements has reached five miles north of Bloemfontein. Hi« march was peaceful. A company of Queensland Mounted Rifles is at Bash man'd Kop. The enemy's skirmisher* .are round the southwest. Artillery

has been heard south of Blo»mfontein.

A commando demanded General Brabant's surrender at Wepener to avoid bloodshed. They were told that there was no answer, and the Boerß opened an attack.

The Boers claim a victory at Karo athlabama, on March 31. They state that twenty of Plumer'a men were killed, including five officers, and that nine were captured. They also Btate that Baden-Powell inef eetui»lly sortied from Maftking simultaneously, The Daily Jfews states that seventy shells fell in Marking on Friday morning, which is a record. There are still two thousand besiegers, though many have deserted.

Re-capture of British Prisoners.

(Received W&kapuaka April 6, 10.40 p.m. This Office 11 30 p. m London, April 6 Ninety. Dragoon Guards charged the Boers on Sunday and recaptured 91 prisoners taken at Doom spruit on Saturday, including eleven officers.

New Zealanders Captured at Kroonspruit.

Gallant Action of Artillerymen

Australians Cheer Them lustily

A Boer Account.

Fifty of Kitchener's Uorse Captured.

Boers Intentions re Johannesburg

Received Wakapuaka April 7, 910 a.m, This Office 9.53 a.m, London, April C

At the Roornspruit aftair seventeen New Zealanders, under Major Robins, were captured. The remainder of the New 'Zealanders fought Jele%r of the ambuth.

The extrication of General Broad wood was due to four gum of the 'Q' Battery which, when warned of danger, retreated from the crescent of the donga, which was spouting fire at the British guns, and then came into action to allow Roberts' Horse and the Mounted Infantry to reform. This checked the onward rush of the enemy. Afterwards the battery was dragged clear, the Mounted Infantry, among whom were the Qaeenslanders, cover ing the retreat, despite the proximity of the enemy. The men of the Australian Horse and New South Wales Lancers rose to their feet and cheered the gallant remnant of the artillery.

The Transvaal account of the ambush claims that the Boers captured, besides some cannon, 889 prisoners. Fifty men of Kitchener's Horse were surrounded and captured at the Kiet river after desperate resistance. New York, April 6

The Neva York Ilerald has been authorised to state that the Boers do net intend to destroy the. property in Johannesburg. It is supposed the announcement has been made with a view to smooth the way to peace.

Boer Losses.

British iv Ilechnanaland

Received Wakapuaka April 7, 10.5 am, This Office 10.52 a m London, .April 6 The Boers claim their lossea at Koornrpruit, at threes killed and ten wounded. ~

It is believed that the New York JTerald's announcement ia made with a view to render easier the taak o! the Boer peace emissaries recently sent to Europe.'

The British force re-occopied Uping too, Bechuanaland, without opposition.

PRESENTATION TO MR 1. SARGENT.

A Representative Gathering.

Last night nearly forty persona gathered at Grange's Commercial Hotel, where they entertained Mr I. Sargent prior to hit leaving the Aahburton County for his newly purchased home at Rockwood, Albury. The meeting was a distinctly representative one. There were present a number of the leading farmers of the district, members of the legal profession, representatives of the banking interests, the chief mercantile houses, agricultural implement firm*, the frozen meat industry, wool and grain broken, wholesale and retail merchants, and others. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs J Davison, R Friedlaader, R Friedlander, and J Snodgrass

Mr 0 J Harper, chairman of the Aahbur ton County Council, occupied the chair. On his right was the guest of the evening* The gathering was a most cordial one. Advan tage waa taken of the opportunity to present Mr Sargent with ft handsome and costly pair of field glasses. A beautifully abased teapot of sterling silver waa also handed to the guest for Mrs Sargent. Mr Harper said he had great pleasure itf being present to bid farewell to a gentleman with whom he had worked amicably on a local body for many yean. The first toast was "The f.ueen." There never was an occasion in tne history of the Queen's reign when she required more sympathy than at the present moment. The name of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was also drunk. Ac they beardthat day, the Prince's life bad been threatened by a fanatic. It was the outcome of the manner in which the Prince went about without an escort, and they were all glad he had escaped soot free. After drinking the toast, the National Anthem was sung. Mr Purnell proposed " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers, and Our Boys at the front.'' (Cheers) Until the last few months they had looked upon this as a formal toast. It was anything but that now. Now they were engaged jn a big struggle, and the colonial volunteers for the first time were assisting the Mother Country in a foreign war. Ifc waa the first time too that European nations had come together, armed with the latest) weapons. They ought) to remember that in their criticisms of the oon« duct of our Generals. War was a very dlf-

ferent thing now to what it used to be, and the Generals also had to fight in an except tionally difficult country and we should sus pend our judgment. The valour of our iol« diera was Extraordinary. (Heat hear) When they looked at the pictures in such papers m Black and White and the other illustrated papers, they were astonished at men having the courage to attack the places represented. He was glad to see our own men doing their duty there. (Hear, hear.) The way they had done their duty, was'a source of pride jto them all. They had dispelled any idea ; the old people might have had, as to their courage. (Applause.) He coupled (he names of Messrs Harper, Upton, Son warts and Hefford with the toast Mr Harper, as the father of one who had gone to the front, said he was pleased hit) boy was not forgotten, and was sure th« boys from Ashburton would never be for* gotten. (Loud Applause.) He thanked; them for the way they drank the toast). Mr Hefford said he had recently been to the damp to »ay good-bye io his brother, who was going to the front, He had Been in the camp four Ashburton young feHowi. Three of them had been brought up in Aih« burton schools, Aehburton was evidently not behind in sending her quota.

THS ASHBIIKTON ctUABBUM .' SATUKUdY, APBIL 7, !900



EA.HT P M ,T ON I? ft' STREET BICYCLES. BICYCLES ~!5 I CV CL i- S i= TTATING KKOEIVifD A SHIPMENT OF THE FAMOUS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt Betnrns. THESE Cycles are We]] M»de, Up to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light »nd Easy Running, and fitted wiih Morgan and Wright Tyres, and equal to ary B £2o m the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £IQ CASH- TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. THIS i«?an opportunity to secure a weH-bniit serviceable Machine at Bed-Kock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Oyolee, Ladies' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price, TEEMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOR NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Fhompson's Organs^ and Pianos. H. M. J O N K.S^__ NOTICE TO FARMERS. abb CASH BUYERS ov PRI ME MI I LING WHEAT IN AiNY QUANTITY j Please take yoor Samples to the Mil!. We can supply Oornsacks'at cost price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND G0.,) J. B. HOB ART, Manager. I7bh March, 1900. 3 1 THE [ New Zealand B. F. DAVEY, j OLfITHIWO FAOrCBYJ -Tuam Street, IS NOW SHOWING A LIRGE SIOOK __ | OF ■"I ENLARGING Photoa, 12 xlO worked in I U Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x J.litO I \J t 00(13 Waterooloure £1 5;, oils £1 10*. I have been delivering thonsands of photos in New Zealand (or the last Bix years, and have givon every satisfaction. We o%n select a photo from any group or make any Mon'e Sac Suits .. 2H 25', 29s 61. altoration. I will guarantee these to be as Men's Tweed Trousers 1> 6d, 8- 9*,G- 6 i good as the ones I have been delivering for Men's Covert Co its .. 29a 6d, 39.. 61, 52 6J £3, and wll! last for nges. Don't forget to Boys' Covert Coats from .. .■> 14s bring along your photo at ones. Sand them Boys' Reefer Co *ta rrom .. .. 6i 61 alcng to my Address ai above. Orders re- Boys' g-ulor Suits from .. .. 7-> ceivod by post or otherwise. Should you Boys' Norfo'k Suits from .. !ls6d require one copiad from group, kindly place 50 dc zjn Serge and Tweed C<p}. Tho largest x (a orossj under the one you wished copied, varipty in town. '1 he photos are worked by '. he beat artists in 20 dozen Soft Felb Hats, newost f>hape.°. the Australian colonies. Thia will la«ib till White Shirts 5i 6.1, 6a 6:1, 7s 61, 8 64, 9 6 1 Ist May. 3 12 A now liae of short ircntcd White Shirts. * —. New Ties, Braces, Gloves, Vufllers, Collars, Umbrellas, Wool Shirts, etc. £,stablished 1874. Ladies and Gentlemen's Watekproop Coats, Made to Order. .. nnMArn jP n „—»„, McDonald & Go, A largo variety of Patterns to choose from. * NEW ZEALAND "D EMO YE D to Sea our Samples CLOTHING FACTOBY. atUBIJ^KUJ Compare our prices JButldiDg;g<, F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Burnett Street. We cWt be beat Manager ■ „___„ MUB JOHNSTON >h . • rriEACHER of the Pianoforte and W 1 -^ F> r Singing. \Jfj. (5 *J?\ Havelock Street. 9 l < LLtWhLLYN OWEN, \m) a Qj M'C.S.M. O g> CERTIFICATED TEA.OELER. ff. \^ o> T OC 4 L Representative of the London *■* § Ss»^ JLj College of Music, and of the Musical £5 m r"2) International College, M Q&' k' 1 PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN fe r i r I DOLINB, SINGING, HARMONY, \T k3H H H bH AND COUNTERPOINT. E»J 3 & M "T" £J q |gy^ The new term will commence January | Hlc a*  r"*H 22nd, Intending pupllß kindly communicate * S 5 :. w 1 - fe j^. ► gg PM osborn coombe, | 1^" o5 o PIANO TUNER & EXPERT ! O P gg, j (Late of London), *^ M g j r™n 'TTI'^ITS Ashburton and surrounding DtS' ymad Zj f^^ * trictsevery four months —viz, Marcb, £3 t_! m in HH JQ'y> an(i November. PS a" ORDERS may bo lefb with MR <ri y w h^r LLEWELLIN OWEN at his Music < W 3tudio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburbon, or &b " 05 Commercial Hotel. £ B » MISS M- BIOHABDSON, O r_' TIEAOHES OF PIANO. tD S hj I r™"^ < Cyl APP'y Belt Ro»<J, Allenton. n^ fc< Qh| Terms on application. PH 'Ur«4 First term commences on Ist February. i PP -. <| GO. MIBS CARBON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply ab Residence pjg|3««»wß»jni«»»«^ Corner of Wills and William Streets near MRS ALCORN is now showing a well Wakanui Boad East, selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac- ' "~ """ ' Intoshee, etc. Ladies'and Children's Under- 3ST OTI OEt clothing in afcock and made to order "" WANTED KNOWN-Galvanised Barb ' ATtno ..... , Wire thog or cattle) 15s 9d per cwt, T ADIES wißhmg to learn the art of Shirb No 8 Black Wire 13s 6d per cwt, Bran 3a .-*-* a°d Collar Ironing and Glossing, also M per b a g.-FLMOM»^ BOS , Ashburton S O th b ft e r 'b w ??. elh°d n of m, ak'°g St»roh S eith u 9r »nf!^hric,tc'mrch , ° Wlfchout: Coxon's Glosa, can do so by agi^- C- Ulx"t — Applying to thia office for address of "TOT ANTED KNOWN-Removal of the j advertiser. 3 261 VV old established firm of Mitchell & — fftTBNKR, from old premises in Tancred Street Smoke New Ventisi to Nswßbop in Burnett StrMt. aua *



ST. STEP H EN'S 011 OROH ; Ashbui'tor.. j Daily Prayer and Reiigious Instruction, 9a m j PALM SUNDAY, (April 8) 8.30 a.m —Holy Communion 11 am — Matins and Bermon 3 p m—DROViOKJW-The Vicar. 630 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermon. "Types of Christian Character • (5) Lancelot Andrewea, the f-aintlisab of Enalith Bishops." R A. WOODTHORPE, MA., Vicar"



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL) THAT EVER WAS " 1 | s% The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee saporlor Bicycles, I have juac opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN *• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RVCERS, ROAD RACBJRB, & ROADSTERS n all -izea and all fitted with tho eve*? asting G & J detachable Tyre. •« TJE-lE3 KAMBJLEiB.' ALU AIsD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. AOCES3ORIE3 IN SHOOK. OTHER MARE* FITTED WITH G & J TYRES D. THOMAS.



N.ZL AN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, Ltd. i FOUK ! Great Bread Winners. THE HERCULES NICHOLSON CULTIVATOR. Leading Farmers' verdict is—" Absolutely the best Cultivator ever aold in the Colony." "FARMER'S FAVORITE" ALL STEEL DRILL Fitted with Roller bearings and New Turnip and Rape Feed, "HINEMOA" POTATO DIGGER Coat of machine saved in three acres of Potatoes.) SPALDING-ROBINS ROTARY DISC PLOUGH 50 per cent saved in cosb of ploughing. We ask farmers to inspect our machines for the Autumn Trade. THE N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. E. G. STAVELIiY, Manager. SwLE AGENT for Ashburton Districts: DA.VID THOMAS. 3 267 "ZKALA]SDIA.!S' 7r AT thr FROJNT 81 ILL BOOMING. riIHEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, L Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelied ia fancy colors Gentleman's £31 Ladts $22. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4-i 61, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clipa from Is 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d, Elastic anklets 23 6d, Fancy handles from 2s. Inspection invited. OAIES. LOWRY AND CO, Burnett Street.



FOR SAM T3UILDING Allotments noar the Canter X> bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each containing £ acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block known aa paddock. Good Land—Healthy position. DD BULLOCK. TO BAKERS TO LET, at a low Rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop, centrally situated, net far from the Railway Station. T BULLOCK TO LET i"1>" ROOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambere _ T. BULLOCK TO LET. /"IOTTAGE of Three Rootna and porch, V^/ situated at corner of Willow Street, Trevorton. Apply to~ T. BULLOCK. "~BIfiALI NATION ~SALfcir~ ESTATE OF JOSHUA PAGE, DE CEASED. FTIOWN Property, situated in Moore JL Street, one section back from East Street, with Four Shops (nod Dwellings thereon, boing T.S. 89, containing £ acre. Offers are invited for the purchase of this Property on very eaßy terms of puyment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent ■ TO LET. Dwelling, in Eton Street, Hampßiead, together with two £ acre sections; rental Ss p?£ week. T. BULLOCK. '"" FOB ' Suburban Property, Allenton District. 7% AO E E yV PORTION fronting Allen's Road. It is all divided into | Acre Sectiom, being No 1, 2,3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, and being part of R.S. 8767. There is a square Dwelling House with Verandah erected on the Property, and other improvement?. Its having been laid off into | acre sections ia an advantage, as this was originally done at considerable expense, and of course the purchaser would get the benefit of itr If not sold as a whole will be divided into blooks to suit pur | chasers. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. l : ! —" ' TINWALD foe Tale SQUARE Dwelling House and aeetion, centrally situated in Archibald Street. There is also ft small Stable on the Property, Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, 11 Ageafci



Why Experiment on Yotfrseif With remedies of doubtful utility when you can get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which has stood the test of time f Twenty five yeara' sale &ni use have proven that remedy to be a prompt and certain cure for colds. It will cure a cold in a day if taken as soon as tha cold has been contracted and before it has settled in the system. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company Many Tltanljca " I wish to express my thanks to the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Goli Cholera, and Diarrhcei Remedy, for having pub on the market such a wonderful mcdi cine," says W W Maasingill, of Beaumont, Texas. There are many thousands of mothers whose children have been saved from attacks of dysontery and cholera in /fantumwho must also feel thankful. It ia r for sale by ABhburton Drug Company ,



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