Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1900. THE COLONIES AND THE WAR.

There is yet another aspect of the question whether the sending of small contingents from each of the colonies is either desirable or even prudent. This is that the men being sent away, , are the pick of the younger portion of the population, arid only a small pro portion of them can be expected to find their way back after the war is over, to tuke up their former places in their i own countries. For the chances are ! that the attractions to be offered in South Africa under the conditions that must arise, will induce many besides I the vo'unteers to try their lock in the ! new fields that will be open to them, ; when peace shall have been established. The conditions will probably remain extremely favorable for energoiic aud iudustrious men for a good many years to come, and the parts of the Empire out side of South Africa would doubtless sutler in population, even if no volun teers were to leave then* to engage in the present struggle. But this volun teer movement is a special and abnor mal method o£ thinning out the yarious communities not provided for by the average political economist. How are the colonies, and how is New Zealand especially, to make good the loss thus occasioned! We have already shown that while we sire quite in sympathy with the principle that the colonies should stand by the side of the Mother Country in times of difficulty and danger, we cannot admit that it is either advisable or necessary that the colonies should at this june ture continue Bending away the com paratively insignificant bands they are so patriotically striving to equip and pay. Moreover, there is one important point, the overlooking of which seems to h^Ye been the reverse of prudent. This is that the obvious comments by the enemies of Britain upon these little flutters are difficult to answer, nnd point to trouble in the future. For do not other nations—France for instance —say already that if the vaunted power of the British Empire is unequal to the task of overcoming the little Dutch States without calling in all available assistance, how could she successfully resist an attack from a great European power ? Oan we wonder at such criticism in view of late events 1 It would have been more dignified on tbepartof the British War Office to have declined any more of the kindly meant offers of her colonies for the present, unless the supply of men for the army was sufficiently large to m ike it worth while to send transports for • them. We think it probable that the I British Ministry has been to some extent embarrassed by the action of the colonies, for it is absurd to suppoae that our little contributions of men cun havu been of much practical use to the British commanders in Africa, Let it not be supposed that we wish to underestimate the brilliant courage of the colonial troops, or to under value the effect of their work at the front, | considered as that of small ' units ' of the army. Guir contention is that however admirable the work of all the colonials, and however gallant the depda of individual members, the material help rendered is out of all proportion to the strain on the colonies, and that ranch more practical and efficient assistance could be given to the Empire at this crisis by the colonies offering any number of men immediately, on the conditions that the Imperial authorities should fiod the necessary fund 3 in the first instance, and that the colonies should contribute to the utmost of their ability to refund that outlay As we pointed out in a previous article, this would ensure prompt and effective help at the very time when it is most needed.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found an article on the treatment of traitors. Threshing—Threshing is 00 ir general throughout the Ashburton County. The heat of the past few days has materially aided ripening. In the Flemingfcon district a number of mills aire at work. Ashbctrton Hospital.—The returns for the month of January, 1900, areas follows :—. 57 pitients treated during the month, 37 ad mitted, 17 remaining at present, I death. The Matron acknowledges with thanks, flowers from Mrs L«a and Mrs Collins j fruib from Mrs Farriman; illustrated papers from Mr F. de C. Malet, Old linen will be thank fully received* Press Association's War Special—ln another column will be found an interesting letter from the Press Association's special correspondent at the front. An mfghb be expected, he is with the first New Zealand Contingent. He svys there is a demand for fifty remounts. He believes from the largo numbers of reinforcements arriving at Renf i bnrg that it is along the railway route to B'o^mfontein that much of the most eff?at:v« fighting in the war will take place. Patriotic Soovehirs.—-We have received 1 from Mr Maloolm Rosb a copy of the first ] edition of "New Zealand's Response to the Empire's Call," the shilling booklet compiled by Mr Malcolm Ross, and published by Messrs McKee and Co., of Wellington, which was practically sold out in a few hours on the day of the departure of the Contingent. There being a large demand for the book, both as a souvenir for preservation in the Colony and as a present to friends in the Mother Country, a seoondand a third edition have now been publnhed. The new edibion contains eleven new illustrations of the de parture of the second Contingent. An Extraordinary Stoky—The Kumara Times reports that a scene of unparalleled brutality was enacted at the morgue last week. The brother of a man who died in the hospital, being present, was asked if he would like to take a last look at hia brother before the coffin waa screwed down, walked up to the head of the coffin and struck the deceased a blow in che face exclaiming, "There, you », take thab ; now I for give you " Another scene is reported to have occurred ab the grave. The Times naturally thinks the police should look into the case, as such a man is unfit to remain at large.

Amberley, Dae 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs Craicihead And Bbrryman Ahhburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once. I am sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last oneis still wearing. It fitted beautifully, %ad has given the greatest satisfaction. If yju have time to make one for my son at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the last,—Yours truly,

4£P The original letter as above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen at our offioe— Graighead and Berryman, the Loading Tailors and Outfitters, Aahburton. For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Oure—li 6d and Si&d. i

Patriotism and the Ladihs—The Ladies of Chnstcliuich, have ufjown wliafc they can do toward* col eciing funds for the Piti ioiiu Fund, by laUing £150. Ashburton ladies will have aa opportunity of moving in the same direction, if they accept Miaa Burr's invitation, published iv another 1 column.

Encyclopedia. Britannica—We are in receipt of the following {otter:—We desire to inform you that the Times offer of the iinoyclopssiift Britannic* an the present favourable prices and terms will be definitely withdrawn on Tuesday, Ffibrmry 20th noxr, aft- r which ditto the wo;k o<tnnot be supplied at any pi ice. Customers,, who are con templating securing the work, should make early application, as there is a possibility ■ f the offer being withdrawn before the above date. This will happen if (ho pres-nt supply of stock is exhausted, as no further shipment to New Zealand will be made from Home.

A Traitor to His Cottntrt —Some days ago & cable message stated that daring the battle of Magarsfontein a man named Greener, formeily a sergeant-major of British Engineers at Aiderahot, waa captured fight ing for the Boer* ; that it was he who had taught the enemy to construct military tranches-; and that for hia acts cf treason he was brought to Capetown, oourt-m&rti»lled, und finally sho'. From a member of the New Zjaland Permanent Force, now iv Wellington, the lost gathers the following parr co;,us of Ureener'a desertion from the British Army : -Greener occupied a respon- j silile position iv the section stationed at Aldert-ho% ar.d he was coneraed with a forenun of Mesars Martin and Wells {Army Contractors, London), in the selling of lead and zinc, the property of the Grown, to another London firm. The method adopted by Greener and his confederate w»s a bold and bezudous one. The pair would enlist the services of a steam sapper for the haviage of the stolen materials to a railway station, whence it would be booked through to the purchasing firm. The scheme was eventually exposed by Mr Labouchere in Truth, where upon the London firm advised Greener that steps were being taken for his arrest. Act ing on this hint, he obtained seven days' leave of absence before his officers became aware of the circumstances, and at once made his escape. Nothing was known of his whereabouts until the information came to hand a few weeks ago of his association with the Boers. His confederate was caught and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Of undeniable ability, Greener had been con nected with the Army for upwards of eigh teen years.

FAMINE RELIEF.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapnaka Feb. 5, 8.45 a.m, This Office 935 a.m) Calcwtta, February 4 The Indian treasury's expenditure on famine relief to April amounts to two and a half million pounds sterling.

A NOTORIOUS OUTLAW SILLED.

His Followers Dispersed-

United Pre«B Association—By Eieotrio

Telegraph—Copyright.

(Recsived Wakapuaka Fob; 5, 8.45 a.m, This Office 9 35 a.m,) Calcutta, .February 4 Mat Salk-h, a notorious leader of a strong bind of outlaws in North Borneo, which for many months has given the British authorities serioua trouble, his been killed and his followers dispersed.

CYCLING.

LKAGUB OF WHEELMEN CHAMPION-

SHIP MEETING

The Championship Meeting held at the Athletic Park, Wellington, under the aue pices of the L)sgue- of Slew Zealand Wheel men was brought; to a close on Saturday in Ihe presence of nearly 2000 people; The weather was fine, bub a northerly wind was blowing. In the principal event?, the championships for cash riders, £. Reynolds, the Auckland crack, proved the hero of the day, aud won the one, three, and five mile distances after some meritorious exhibitions of pace following. His brother, W. Reynolds, was equally successful in the amateur events, but hud poor opposittou. W. Tierney, of the Thames, won tbe final heab of the Half Mile Championship somewhat easily, but had the misfortune to fall in the last lap of the Three Mile Championship, when his chance of wioning seemed excellent. This accident precluded his srarfcing in the Five Mile Championship. The Tandem Championship was won by Humphreys and Gardner, Barker and Bennett being the only other team competing. In the handicap events, M. Bandrup won the tvo mile first-class and one mile second-class, J. B. O'Sullivan i-he half mile seoond-oia&s, and H. V, Westbury the half mile amateur.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The above Board met on Friday, and there were present—Messrs M Lagan, J. Gudsell, and T. Williams. An apology was received for the unavoidable absenoe of the chairman, and Mr Lagan was voted to the chair.

COBRESPON DENOE, Correspondence was received from the Valuer, authorising several alterations in the valuation ; also from the Public Trustee, Mr Doherty, aud Mr Gudsell, requesting that alterations bo made on the roil,—All the alterations as requested were ordered to be given effeob to. From the Longbeach Ro%d Board, stating they were unabie to assist in the coat of constructing a bridge across Johnstone Street. —Received. LICENSES- Mr J. Bobinson was granted a slaughter house license. From the Aehburton Town Clerk re appointing a delegate to determine the weekly half-holiday*—Received. 1 From the Ashburtan County Council, forwarding ace mot for licensing expenses, amounting to 15s lQd.—The amount was ordered to ba pai i. ENCROACHMENT OF FENOBS ON FOOTPATHS. The Inspector reported having notified occupiers to rcmovo the fences where they encroach on the footpaths, bub that no stepa had yet been taken to remove the nuiaanoe. j —It was resolved that occupiera having their fences overhanging or encroaching on the footpaths be prosecuted. NOTICE OF MOTION.

Mr Gudsel! gave notice of motion, "That the footpaths on Archibald Street from Graham's road to Agnes Street, and from Agnes Street to Johtstone Street, and on Graham's Street; both footpaths from Arohi bald Street to McMurdo Street, be kerbed with concrete, and asphalted half the width of the footpath."

ACCOUNTS, After passing accounts amounting to £2 3s the meeting adjourned.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIA V REST OF AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association —By Eleotris Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, February 3 At yesterday's match, Sauadera took six wickets for 90 runs, and Eady two for 71 rune,

February 4

The rest ot Australia made 281—Jams 4, MoKenzie 9, Graham 73, Stuckey S3, Hop kins 17, Reed man 40, Windsor 35, Eady 4, Moßeth 0, Saundars 0, Evers not out 1, Extras 10.

The Australian eleven in their second in ningl* hare lost one wicket for 80—Trumper 49, Kelly not out 17, Hill not out 10. Bowling analysis—Lnver four wickets for 30 runs, Noble three for 72, Trumper one for 21, Trumble one for 50, Jonea one for 98.

THE FRENCH CONCESSION AT SHANGHAI.

An Alleged Diplomatic Victory.

United Pre»t Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph,—Copyright.

Paris, Feb 4.

The French Press is exultant over the Yellow Book which has just been pub'ished by the French Government It shows that Great Britain abandoned the protest to the extension of the French territorial concision at Shang hai, which last year gave rise to vigor i/U3 protests on behalf of the British, American and German Government, owing to erroneous information fur nished by the British and American console at Shanghai in regard to the

matter. The Press claims that the result was a victory for M. Delcasae, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright United Press Aufsociation—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copy right New York, Febuary 2 A person named Sutton has been arrested in connection with the shoot ing of Governor Goebel. He confessed he committed the crime, and cot Walker? (Probably Whitaker)-

While a memorial service to French soldiers was being held at the Oathe dral at Ni«cneß Father Valney, the preacher, made reference to the humili ation cast upon France by the Fashoda incident, and to Great Britain's con duct on that occasion. The Abbe Fre mont interrupted the preacher and openly protested against his statements.

News in Brief.

At the New Zealand Championship Meet" ing, which concluded at Wellington on Saturday last, W. Tierney won the half and ten mile cash championships; E. Reynolds the one, three, and five mile cash champion ships ; while W. Reynolds, a lad of seventeen years, won the half, three, five, and ten mile amateur championships. They all rode Rudga- Whitwortha.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Conferment of the Victoria Cross.

Four Heroes Honoured

The Position in Natal

Bullor Reported to be Ad-

yanemg.

A Turning Movement,

Reinforcements for Lord

Methuen.

More lie quired

Parliament and the War

Speech by Mr Groschen

Proposals to Strengthen the

Army

The Cost of the War

Mafekiog's Message to the

Queen

Three Squadrons of Light Horse Ready

United Press Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, February 3 General French has arrived at Cape town for the purpose of consulting Lord Roberts.

Three squadrons of Kitchener's Light Horse^are ready for service.

London, February 3

The Victoria Cross has been con ferred on the late Hon. F Roberts, Oaptaina W Oongrevs and H D Reed and Corporal Nurse, of the 66th Battery, all for conspicuous bravery in assisting the guns at the battle of Oolenso.

General Bailer's force is being served with double rations.

Joubert's presence on the Upper Tugela is taken as an indication that he expects a renewal of the attack. The Morning Leader affirms that Sir Bedvers Bnller has begun a fresh movement with the intention of turn ing the Boers' positions at Onderbrock and Grobier's Kloof.

News has been received that a British flying column has reached Northern Zululand. It consists of experienced colonial scoots, and will probably harass the Transvaal line of communication above Ladysmith. A thousand Boers, with three guns, are in the vicinity of Vrybeid.

There are indications that the sixth, seventh, and eighth divisions of the Army will reinforc* Lord Methuen, making the total strength of his force 60,000.

Lord Methuen will also be reinforced with more guns,

Advices from the Cape urge the immediate dispatch of reinforcements.

Mr Goschen made a powerful and reassuring speech. He claimed full and collective responsibility for the Cabinet, Foreign Governments were friendly, but the Government were alive to the gravity of the situation and were elaborating plans for satisfactory home defence. He warmly congratulated Mr Chamberlain upon winning the affec tion of the colonies. Their affection for the motherland was unstinted and their loyalty and generosity had aroused the world's admiration and was apparently a return for past considera tions.

Mr Goschen said the Admiralty had assisted the array with heavy guns without impairing the resources of the navy.

The Times announces that the sup plementary estimates will provide twenty millions to cover the operations of the war until April.

The Queen has been touched by the hundredth day of the siege. The Mayor of Mafeking, sent on January 27 th, marking the hundredth day of the liege, The Mayor stated that the

i defenders were resolved to maintain j her Majesty's supremacy

It has been ascertained that forty British reported to have been killed at the battle of M<*gersfontem are prisoners. There is an entire absence of war news.

Communication by the Western African cable has been restorsd.

Durban, February 8 Lord Dundonald ivconnoitred Bou gerspnort without molestation. The British shot a corporal of the Irregulars afc the Spionkop engagement for shaking hands with an acquaint ance in the enemy's lines. Perth Feb 3

The local Contingent sailed by tbe Surrey. There waa great enthusiasm. February 4

The Warrigal, witfi the New South Wales "A" Battery, has arrived at

Durban.

The Colesburg Disaster.

Very Unpleasant Beading for Britishers

A British Panic

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 5, 9.50 ».m» This Office 10 35 a. m Melbourne, Februarys The Argus special describing the fighting near Coleaburg, when four companies of the Suffolk Regiment came to grief says, they had their bayonets fixed and marched steadily towards the Boers position. They found the Boera ready for them. They bad a row of lanterns which dashed light in the faces of the attackers A murderoud fire was at once poured in by the Boers, and a cry of retire was raised, seme say by the Boe-s, and the I two tear companies of our troops fled down the bill, throwing their rifles away. It was ft terrible retreat, out of 400 British 160 missing, killed or wounded. All the officers were taken or killed except one and he was wounded early and came back with a ballet through his leg, and another through the shoulder. The exact reason of the defeat is hard to get at. There is no doubt the men got to the Boer trenches, but came away again. They Bay they were received with a fire, against which it was im possible to stand. Others Bay a panic set in. The Boers did not lose any man, so far as we know, as our troops did not fire at all. The correspondent mentions that the New Zealand troops are earning great praise, from all quarters.

The Boer Losses on the Tugela.

Enemy Dnytndent.

(Received Wakapu&ka Feb. 5, 6.45 a.m, This Office 9.35 a.m) Dubjban, February 4 Native deserters report that five Boer field cornets were killed ia the recent fighting on the Tugela, the enemy's casualties totalling 1000, while 'seven guns were disabled. The Boers are very despondent.

Lord Armstrong's Gift.

Sir £. Clark's Recommendation.

(Received Wakapuaka freb. 5, 845 a.m, Thi« Office 9-35 a,m) London, February 4 The Hotchkisß battery presented by Lord Armstrong to the $ew Zealand Government has been shipped to Cape town.

Sir Edward Olark recommends the Hon. J. Chamberlain to resign the Colonial Department in favor of Lord Salisbury, and that Lord Rosebery should replace Sir Aifred Milner as Governor at the Cape.

Skirmishes Near Rensburg

New Zeaianders Have a Lively

Time

Major Robin to the Rescue

I Sergeant Lindsay's Squad Have \ . Charmed Lives.

(Press Association Special).

Wellington, February 5

The Press Association's special, under date Rensburg, January 7th, describes the operations .which took place in General French's advance on Oolesburg, Along with the Carbineers and; two gnus, the New Zealanders moved oat on December 30th at 2 30 a.m. and found the Boers had evacuated the position at Taidoshlangte, and also a position on Kensburg, a range of kopjes, Across four miles of fiat veldt lay another range ; behind which is Colesburg. This range wai reconnoitred, and we experienced a lively shell fire from a light gun, which did no harm* A farmer named Hedger accompanied the troops in order to see what damage had been done to his property. With an officer of the Carbineers, he approached it, and seeing men in slouch hats j thought they were a party of Ne«r Zealanders. They proved, however, to be Boers, and both were taken pri soners. In the evening the camp was shifted from Arundel to Remsburg, and meanwhile the engineers in about half an hour repaired the railway line, which the Boers thought they had rendered impassable for weeks, and so enabled all the stores to be brought up at once. No. 2 Company had a hard day, and came across no water till evening on a kopje called Porter's Hill, where they bivouacked and remained in occupation all the next day, and had a slight diversion in peppering four Boers who were reconnoitring the place. One was shot through the body. After forty-four hours' continuous duty with little rest, they were relieved by No 1 Company

That night the 2ad Brigade with tea guns started out to get round the Boer position, and the dawn of the New Year, broke to the sound of a distant cannonade. Our men, how | ever, took no part in the fight, beyond escorting the am inanition to Porter's Hill, whence nothing could be seen. In the afternoon 100 men, including Lieutenant Lindsay's troop of 25, sallied out from Porter's Hill to gain possession of a point opposite, which was apparently evacuated. In doing this they got into a hot cross fire, and Colonel Porter sent Major Robin to bring them back. This fortunately w&i done without loss, though bullets were humming ail round. The whole

of Lindsay's men sr-etu to bear charmed lives. The guas on Por;u'.< Hill shelled the Boers, and caused their fire to become unsteady. They lost seine ten or a dozen men. In the evening we learned tbat the 2nd Brigade had occupied a strong position over-looking Oolesburg, and had been under a h^avyfirr, losing one officer and four men killed and fi7 wounded. Shortly after our arrival at Hensb rg, Trooper Bradford's grave was dis covered close to the railway station so tint our last hopes th»t he might a^ain join us were dispelled. A Dutch worn-in at the ra Iway station, who had .tended him, said that he bad been wounded in two places. Ho was wounded on the 18th and died on the 18 h. A private of tbe 10th Hussars was buried by bis side. Each grave had a boaid over it, on which was written the men's names, taken from their identification cards.

Describing the wreckage of the provision train mentioned in telegrams, the correspondent says it contained 36 trucks laden with 22,000 rations, 900 gallons rum, and large quantities of lime juice, chocolate, forage, and stores. The loss, however, wag not felt, and we still got oar rations of rum and choco late. A party of New South Wales Lancers succeeded in setting fire to the wreckage despite a hot fire from the Boer?, who did not get the spoil after all. On the 4th January the 6th Dragoons and the Suffolk Regiment had a skirmish, losing five or six pen and fifteen horses. The Boers suffered heavily, and twenty were token prisoners. They moitly expressed gratification at being captured as they were sick of the w«r, and ware getting bad and uncooked food. The next operation was a movement by the Second Brigade to attack an important kopje on the left of the Boers position, while first the Brigade were to threaten the right flank. We marched at 3 am, and the artillery opened fire at very long range. One shell fell within a foot or two of Trooper Enderby, who was lying down, and buried itself harm lessly.

We returned to camp, getting there nbeut mid-day, all full of hope and anxious to hear news from the left Bide. It appears that General French yielded to the urgent request of the Oolonel commanding the Suffolk rfgi ment (Colonel Watson) to be allowed to attack at dawn a kopje held by Boers. Four companies of that regi ment waited iialf way op tha bill till dawn, when the first company received the order to charge the crest. They got to within a few yards of their goal when they were mown down by a withering fire. The second company then charged and met the same fate. Someone, said to be a Boer, shouted " retire," " retire," whereupon the re maining two Companies who were extending, retreated down hill in the darkness, tumbling over rocks, and several losing their arms. Confusion reigned supreme, and apparently a panic ensued. The survivors of the first two Companies held their ground for twenty minutes, but were sur rounded and forced to surrender. On the roll being called, 140 men and 10 officers were missing, and one officer and 11 men brought in wounded. Oolonel Watson was shot twice through the head, and it is supposed several of the missing are killed. This news was staggering, and needless to say cast a deep g'oom over the Rensberg camp. Ambulances and a burying party re turned here to day from the scene of the Suffolk disaster. At first the Boers would not allow them to approach, but eventually did so. Our medical officer met the Boer doctor, a Britisher from Kirabtrley, from whom many details were gathered. Four officers and twenty six men including Colonel and Adjutant were killed out right. Five officers and forty five men were wounded and taken prisoners. Sixty nine men were taken prisoners un wounded and one officer unknown whether wounded or not. The Boers had treated the wounded well and expressed their surprise at oar folly in attacking them as we did. Ai a matter of fact, by some means, they were fully aware of our coming attack some hours before it commenced, and were strongly reinforced. This is almost incomprehensible, as the order was only sent by General French to Oolonel Watson late the night before by one single code word. Up till this General French's column was the only one of the four which had not had a reverse. It has not altered oar position in any way, and we should, I think, soon score a big success here. Orders have just been received for the Ist Brigade, including our contingent, to go out at 3 a.m to-morrow, taking three days' provisions.

The Third Contingent

TROOPER C. E. SMITH INJURED.

During the movements on Saturday of the Canterbury troop, an unfortunate aooideno occurred to Trooper 0. E, Smith, of Tin* wald. Acting-Sergeant) W. T. Walker (Ruapuna), who was in charge of the »dv»noa guard, was riding a particularly cross grained horse, which had been recently purchased for troop purpose*. The brut* was evidently unfit; lor riding, with the amount of exercise he waa getting, for Ser geant Walker, who ia no mean horseman, was compelled to " dismount without leave," before leaving the camp, and shortly after entering Hagley Park the horse again un seated hia rider, who, though his back had been hurt, stuck pluokily to his task. The horse then appeared to behave fairly well until just after the troop had descended the test terrace in line at a good pace, he sud denly lashed out with his bind leg, kicking Trooper 0. E. Smith on the, right ieg. Trooper Smith was assisted from his horse and laid on the grass, Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, with an orderly, rode in search of the ambulance van, but Mrs Rhodes at once offered the use of her carriage to convey the sufferer to the hospital. In the meantime Dr Ned will, who was on the ground at the time tue accident happened, made a pre liminary examination of the injured limb, and diagnosed that she small bone of the right leg might be broken. Trooper Smith was then removed to the hospital. The accident oast a gloom over the large number 'of spectators who witnessed the parade. Trooper Bmith, although in evident pain, was very cheery, thought his leg was not broken, and expressed his determination to be well by the time the Canterbury troop started.— Times

Lieutenant F. G. Tucker, Athburtoo Guards, has been selected as third lieutenant of the Third Oootiegent.

The Fourth Continent.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph. Dunebin, January 5 Up to noon to-day 77 bonei hay« been given or promued to t>h« Otftgo organising ooi?jmlttt», »od lutwriptioiM i(oce Friday

IMB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN . MoNDaY, FEBRUAKi 5, 1900J



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