SECOND EDITION EPHEMERIS.

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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Asfaburton daily for— OHRISTOHURCH—at 7.20 am, 11am, 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 a m, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12 54 p m (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive dally at Aih bur ton from— CHKISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 vm, 12. 4 p m (express), 8 pm j TIMARD-at 10.35 a m, 2 55 pm i DUNEDIN-at 6.57 p m (expreis) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 » m

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1900. THE HOLIDAY QUESTION.

Most people will agree that the' formation of a Retail Tradera' Asso ciation by the retailer* of Aahbarton should be of great advantage to them selves and the public »s well. Wo understand that the primary cause of the step being taken was the constant inconvenience and dislocation of butti* ness arrangements causnd by the holiday difficulty. Everybody known that whenever a holiday is proposed, however reasonable the suggestion may be, there ia always a good deal of trouble to bring about an agreement amongst the business people whether they will observe the holiday or not. Sometimes only one may block the way, in which case the others close the shops, and he generally comes into line afterwards. Sometimes two or three object to pnt up their shatters, and then there ik no holiday. There is always something to be said on both sides of a question of this sort The employers naturally object to close up if there is any probability of business ; being done. This was noticeably the case"with regard to the proposal to maka Show day a whole holiday. While most of the business people were desirous of giving their employees an { opportunity of attending the local' carnival, they know that a large num« ber of country people come to town on Show day—many, indeed, wb« hardly ever do so at other times—and that more business is usually done in the half day during which , the shops have hitherto been kept open than on any average day during the year. Naturally then they objected, to closa all Show Day, or even ft oiu ten o'clock, as someone suggested. Oases somewhat similar have- cropped up from time to time for many years, and we are not surprised that the retail traders of Aehburton have at length taken the matter up. On the other hand, we quite sympathise with the desire of the employees to get the benefit of any holidays they can. Although newspaper men have fower holidays than almost any other people they are, as a rule, a very unselfish class, and are pleased to see others enjoying themielvee. Indeed, we have often grieved to hear of the long hours kept by some bank clerks, and some Government officials, who are not innured to continuous work like press men and seem to feel it bitterly. With regard to the decision of the Retail Traders' Association to close the shops in Ashburton at noon on Show day, we think it will meet with genera! approval. We may men' tion that the Association should bear in mind that the practice hitherto followed in this town of not closing on the statutory half holiday whoo another holiday may have occurred during the same week is apparently illegai,and imy bring about an invitation to interview Capt Wray, If therefore, the members of the Association are under the impression that they need not close on Thursday next at one o'clock, they arfe mistaken Tuesday (Show day) is not a " public holiday " in the eye of the law, as will be seen on reference to the Interpretation 'Act of 1888, which under section 4 thus defines a public holiday, " Holiday ' includes Sunday?, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and any day proclaimed by the Governor as set apart for a public fast or thanksgiving, or as a public holiday. There is no doubt that the letter of the law in this connection has been repeatedly broken by the shopkeepers of Ashburton, but now that the Asso ciation has got matters in hand, doubt lees everything will go on all right.

Local and General.

Show Excursion Fabes.—The railway excursion fares and train time table for the AshburtoD A. 9t P. Association's Show will be found in our advertising columns.

A New Comb*.—A small comet (says the Wturarapa Star) was distinctly seen in the eastern sky from Masterton about eight o'olock on Sunday evening,

Monky Plentiful.—ln the banks of the colony there is an excess of deposits over advances and discounts of £4,362,247, but »s there are free deposits of £7,002,236 ia the banks a great many people must have a considerable amount of idle money or hand.

Wab Medals*-—ln reply to a query addressed to school committee! throughout the colony, the Hon J G Ward has received 93,000 applications for medals atrucfc in commemoration of the termination of the war in South Africa, and applications are still coming in. The medals are now being struck. Colossal Wheai Corker.—Sensational disclosures have just been made Whereby id has been discovered that Russia made over tures to America to combine in a huge wheat corner the object of which was to raise the price of that cereal by 100 per cast. The details of this abortive transaction will be found in an article on our fourth p&gaeatitled a Colossal wheat combine.

Not Forgotten.—The law has a long arm and a good memory, as is evidenced by what happened to a man named John L Re^s, the other day. In 1897 he was arrested at Kar angahake on charges of obtaining money under false pretences. He was admitted to bail, bat disappeared, and was not heard of again till last month, when he was arrested in Wellington. He vat sent back to Paeroa and committed to trial

Usbs Of Northwesters —A oorrespon dent writing on 6he effects of the recent north-wester in the country, says that they were beneficial in two ways. The baneful wind cleared out the grubs from much of the tussock land, and sparrows nests, with eggs and unfledged young, were blown out of the hedges and other places and deatroyod The wind also had the usual effect of checking the over rank growth of the wheat on heavy licb land

Killed at Elands Kop—As many en quiries have been made at this office as to whether the casualty recently reported from Elands Kop referred to Alfred Willis, an Aahburton boy who volunteered from Syd ney, we may mention that Mr Henry Willis ha«> just received the following cable from Sydney :—" Man killed Elands Kop, D Wil lis, N.S.W. Infantry, next; of kin, father (Willis), Becrofb, N.S.W.—John She, Chief Secretary." We need scarcely say, that while rejoicing that our fellow-townsman has not fallen, we deeply sympathise with the parents of the soldier who has given his life in the service of his.country.

A LiviL* Customer—P W Low, a cook on board the s a Waimate, became intoxi cated last week, and then made matters lively on board his veseel. He urged his claims upon the baker to be regarded as s> scientific boner. The baker gave Low & fair hearing for a while, but at length told him he wanted to hear no more about it, so Low assaulted him. The becond officer made temporary peace between the parties ; but Low subsequently made another assault on the baker, and then the captain of the vessel remonstrated. Low then attacked him, and finished up by damaging i, 96a filter and five 15s overcoats. At the Aaokland Stipendiary Magistrate's Court Low was s»«fe to goal for lix weeks, with hard labour

Thh Holidays—ln compliance with a rtqutesb from traders, His Worship the Mayor has pr. claimed a jiolllM from noon 1 on Tuesday (Show Day) The shops and business places will be closed from that hour. The banks will also be closed from noon.

To CyomsM—Meßsrs Gates, Lowry & Op, are meeting with great success in disposing of their Atalanta bicycles during the present mile whioh will last another fortnight. The firm hive also opened a large assortment of sundrifs and novelties for the forthcoming Show week, including toms beautiful samples of fanoy oulleliod handles, also aTarge assort* iviont; of bells including the continuous ring ing bolls of which inspection is invited.

Social.—Batween fifty and sixty repre sentative* from the Bar-ing Square Sunday school, Endeavour Sooiety, Tennis Olub.and ohoir, were present ab a social held last night to welcome home Mr and Mrs Priest on their return from their wedding trip. In addition to a number of parlor games, several vocal and Instrumental pieces we* c rendered, and added considerably to the enjoyment, Presentations from Mr Prieit'« Bible class and the Tennis Club were made; andY few tpeeohes, which were ideals in the matter of brevity, were likewise given. . x _ - T -

A Bemindbr—-We wish to remind all who may require new mutt &o, " befort the Show," that we have already opened out; a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most 11 up to date " best quality worate suitings, *o, imported dlreot from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had such a " Rush " of orders just before the holidays, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly oall and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and blige Cbaighead & Berrymaw, the leadiug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton

Sensational Cricket.

HEAVY SCORING,

The following amuoing summary of the achievements of the leaders in the war has been published in South Africa :— ENGLAND. Warren, o SpionKop b Joubert ..„ 0 Gatacre, stumped Stormburg ,„ 0 Methuen, c and b Crocje ,„ ;„ 3 Whitp, retired .„ 187 Kekewich, retired ... ,„ ... 123 B>*den Powell, retired ... .«, 217 Buller, oColenso b Botha ... ... 48 Roberts (captain), not oat .„, ... 304 c Fretfch, not bat 146 . Wides 1, byes 2, no bills 38 . 41 Dfd *:d .. .. .. ...1075 J M'Donald did not bat. i BOER. Koob, c French b White ... ... 2 Joubert, retired hurt ... .«, 80 Bdtha, not out .„ ... ,„ 35 CroDJe, cSt Helena b Roberts ... 21 Steyn, run eat ... ... ... 0 Schiel, thrown out b Roberts ... 0 De "Villebois, retired hurb ... 0 Meyer, run out ... .„ ,i. ' "•""• Snyman, cand b Baden Powell _ 1 De Wet, not out ... , 2 Kruger, retired 1 i Wides 4, byes & ... ... 6 Total ... .„ ... 151 [There must be some mistake in the scores as the cables tell us that DeWet f n the Boer side was approaching three figures while on the side of all England Butler's score was well over the century when he retired.— Ed Guardian

WANTED—A RIFLE.

WAX OFFICE DETERMINED TO FIND A BETT£K WEAPOH.

Though the War Office is not pledged to provide a new rifle for the army, it is determined to discover a better weapon thin oar presen' one, or at least toimprove the service pattern.

To. this md a speciFcc mriiuee is now experimenting wi h all modern firearm" and eachsucc3eding week witnesses activiry at the Enfieid and Birmingham factories, which are rairlel by the gentlemen of the committee, wfco,»!ded by gunsmith experts, are testing and trying Mannllch <rs Maus ers. Lees, Lebels, and Vetterli rifles.

The utmost confidence may be placed in the ultimate recommendations of this commit'es. Its members are export marksmen, some of European teputation and others of Army and Btsley renown.

In addition the War Office has appoint ed a civilian to the committe whose know* ledge of rtf'es renders his opinion of great value. Thfs gentleman is Mr. A. P. Hamphery, N.R.A., one of the most expert marksmen ever produced from the 'Vanities. GOOD BARREL, BAD SIGHTS. All European rifles are coming under review, us well as two In use by the United States.

It is gratifying to learn that the Lee Enfiekl barrel has no superior, and in any new, converted, or improved rifle this barreljwill be almost certain to figure.

Expert opinion assarts that the sights on <>vr rifles are not good enough for the qualities of the barrel, and that with an improvement in this roepeot the barrel should give even better result*. j The detachable magazine of the Let Metfozd rifle is ganeraUycondemned; and 1 at an early date one may expect to oee a clip of cartridges, similar to those In use by the Boers, supplanting the metal case. Such a clip was submitted to the War Office as long ago aa the eighties. Side slides also come under the ban of faint praise. "Stra'ght pull" bolts, such as those , which the United States Navy use, are not favoured,and preference Is being given to the Manser and Matford bolt action. THE CMS* CABTRIfiGE. There is still a considerable difference in Army opinion on the respective merits of the Mauser and Lse-Tdetford weapons. The former weapon is better sighted, and perhaps this is thn chief material advant' age over and above the increased value by using the clip cartridge. With these advantages added to our own Lee'Enfield it would, it is thought, resulb in a rifle of most accurate calibre, better than the Kcaig'Jorgenson, the SchmidfLubin, or other rifles already experimented with. ! Since the old 95 h regiment was armed with Baker's rifle the Army hw had eight makes, embracing the Brunswick, Minie, the long :-nct short Bnfield, Snider, 1 Martini Henry, and Lee'Metford. The committee has before it the arms of all nations and ready access to the com parative virtues of old patterns such as the Springfield, Berdani, Jarraans, Gras, and the Werodls, so that nothing of even contributory value shall escape notice. Most of the modern rifles have been frequently used by such renowned shots as Lieutenant Colonel Hopton, Majors Lamb and Cowan, Captalas Grant, Savile, Lloyd, and Lander, and Lieutenant Erohes. Tills aggregate of experience is at the command of the committee, and will be invaluable in the task of finding a new rifle or the means of making the present one eqaal to any in the world.

Sporting.

RICOAfcTON IRAINING NOTES

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Chrisichuroh, Ootober 19

The rain ceased before morning, which was dull before breakfast, but the eun came out beautifully directly afterwards. Cannie Ohiel, Sonicrled, Record Feign, Miss Delaval, Cavalferlo, Nihilist, St Denis, and Proposal, worked oh the grass as strongly as it was expedient to go. Djin Djin, Glenaladale, Huku, and Lady Killer, a worked on the cinder?. After breakfast. Fulmen, Paladin, Blazer, Ben Farley, Goldapur, Strathnairn, Spider, and Dundas, were the chief workers, bub nothing startling was accomplished.

The Breelong Fugitives.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, October 18 The Governors stuck up a boy ten miles from where Jimmy was shot, and arranged to return for food. The police went instead, but the fugitives had gone Jimmy's head is said to be mich swollen He had a bullet wound, in the month, and was very weak

Next day the blacks approached a house in which a constable was hidden. He fired and Joe fell, bat ran away, The tracks were again lost

There are indications that the outlaws are withofct food and ammunition

Catholic Literary Society.

Despite tht drfzz'ing rain that fell oa Wednesday evening, the schoolroom was well filled with members of the Catholic Literary Society, and their friends, amongst, those present being a large number of ladles, who assembled for the purpose of hearing a lecture given by Mr J Moison, descriptive of his trip to France and also of his visit to the Paris Exhibition. The lecturer described his trip Home in a racy manner, and told many amusing anedotes re hia ae* voyage. He gave a brief description of Sydney, in whioh city he remained for five days, describ ing its prinoiple buildings, etc., and ranked i it next to London or Paris from a business standpoint. After leaving Sydney hia next oall was Colombo, and hit remarks on that oity were very interesting* He assured hia audience that native babies, three months old, and not more than eighteen inches high, were to be seen at any time running about. Mr Moiaons' next port of call was Port Said, whioh he briefly described, and from thence he sailed for Marseilles, thus landing on hi* native soil, an<? in whioh place he stayed for several days. He was much taken up with the beautiful appearance of Marseilles, whioh he fully described* The lecturer gave a derailed description of Nimes, which he considered the prettiest city he had seen in his travel*, and hs thea took his audience through Paris and Brittany, and they very much enjoyed this trip, his experiences, such as losing himself in the capital city, and his georgGous feasts in his home district, evoked roar* of laughter. He visited most of the important buildings in Paris? amongst those the Eiffel Tower bat the first floor was high enough for him. Mr Moison then gave his hearers a description of the great French Exposition, which he stated, covered an area of some 240 acres. • The Exhibition building is an immense one and any one portion of it would take a fortnight to inspect. On leav ing Paris Mr Moleon journeyed to London, where he stayed for close oa a fortnight, during which time he visited the most important places there, and a description of his voyage from London to New Zealand terminated the lecture Mr Moison delivered his leoture in a very telling manner, and answered various questions put to him at the conclusion of same, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Moiaon for the troub'e he had gone to in preparing the lecture, and the meeting terminated.

HOCKEY.

A meeting of the Ashbnrton Hockey Club was held last evening. Present—Messrs J Clark (chairman), D Stook, Moore, Main waring, J Smith, Marsdsn, W Smith and Watt.

Correspondence which had accumulated, was taken as read. A letter wan received from the local Sports Association fixing ren' of Domain paddock at £4 per season. It was decided to reply accepting, but mombera complained that the ground had not been »ttended to as formerly promised, and it wt>B therefore resolved thab the Association be requested to have the ground top dressed, and otherwise improved, Sundry accounts were passed for payment. Mr G F Dodds, who had presented a handsome hockey stick for presentation to the most unselfish player in the Club had subsequently agreed it should be allocated as the Club wished* It was decided, on the motion of Mr Stock, that it bo given to the most consistent player of the past) season. The selection was made by ballot and in favour of Mr W Smith, tn whom the priza was handed by tbeohairman, amidst •pptiuse. Mr Smith, ia accepting, admitted they had gone through a trying season, yet eight matches had been played, their Club winning five games and three being drawn. A vote of thanks to the chairman t«ml» na.ted the meeting.

ANGLING.

Meairs Bennett, Curtis and Sirary returned from Rangitata yesterday, Messrs Oromle, Sheldon and Hobeon having returaad early oil Monday. The river was clear bub the fiah not biting well. No ailveries were running and moat of the fish when opened had only a black fly in them, a few bullies and one or. two ailveries. This fly was plentiful on the water showing that the large fish at the mouth ate flies, which up to the present has been doubted, the fi«h at the-mouth! of thekrge rivers being"supposed to feed only on ailveries and other small fish. The total bag for the outing was:—Up to Wednesday—Sheldon 14 fish, 4Slb ;. Hpbson 8 fish, 221b ; Cronaie 5 fiah, 18lb ; total 27 fish, 821b. Result up to Wednesday at noon—Uartis 23 fish, 681b; Shury 9 fiah, 24 lbs; Bennett 3 fish, 101b ; total 62 fish, 184 Ib. Owing to heavy rain setting in on Wed nesday at noon, no fishing was attempted after the rain began. From the present appearance of the rivers we can expect no fishing for ten daya or a fortnight

My Lady's Satchel.

[T. X.]

One more week of patient endurance, then all things coming to him who waite ) oame my Lady, looking wonderfully pleased and i pretty. As I stepped forward to meet her, * How are you ?' she said in her most cheer ful accents, ' And what did you think of McDonald V For the instant I was at a loss I who upon earth tpas McDonald, and why upon earth should I think about him at all. (Dheb, re-collecting my soattered wits, I managed to answer sanely, ' I think a great deal of him and of his story. I only wish I might have been there; that I might have charged with those Davons, and fallen with them on that Waggon Hill, and been bnried among them. I with I had gone with one of the contingents.' She glanoed at me curio usly, perohance a little nervously. The bright expression faded from her face, and she remarked in unusually grave toeee,' ft is auoh a long time since I have set v you, and I have hsard nothing about you bill the other day, when Aunt Tib told me you had been ill. Have you really been ill?' • Yes, very ill indeed,' I replied, without perhaps, that strict adherence to truth which charac terised the youthful Washington! •lam so sorry,' she said,' Are you better now ¥ ' A little better te-nigke, 1 I said, whereupon I felt the least appreciable increase of pressure upon my arm fiom the little hand clasping it lightly. |

It rained heavily. We walked on in silenoe under the kindly shelter of a protective um brella. Presently she asked with marked su&vity. "Have yon seen the Brown* lately "I Jessie is * great friend of mine. I don't wonder yon admire her. I think h«

delightful, and the poetry you wrote about \ her ia really pretty." . ' j Smiling to myislf—-triumphing may I cay —in the'friendly gloom of that old umbrella. I nevertheless answered with Intense meUn- ( ohnly "I hope I may never see the Browns again, and as to writing poetry as you are pleased to call it, I shall never attempt) such a crime again. It has oosb me too much already." " Now do be a nioo boy," aha entreated in tones bo low that it was impossible to catch them without bending my head very close to hers " you must let by-gones be by-gone*, I have been awfully stupid but you must not; be vexed about it, or I don't know what X shall do. We must be good friends again and next time yon write poetry take me for a subject and pay me out by describing me as I really am." Oh ! kindly umbrella ! If I were a poet I wculd write an ode in thy praice, and of the inestimable service them has been to mankind and may yet be ? No state umbrella con ferring dignity and authority upon a celes« tial magnate could be half so precious as my blessed old gingham

TO MY UMBRELLA. There In its corner, Its pinions furled, As if laat night they had nob been spread. Over the dearest girl in the wor*l, Over her aweefi, her peerlets head, Stands my umbrella !

Arriving late ia that heavy rain, (The raindrops shone on her Uttle shoe) I met her coming cut of the train, One umbrella, must do for two. My old umbrella !

To get advantage of sll lt« shade, We mnib walk closelj side by tide, A hand on my arm muss be firmly laid, (The old umbrella ii none too wide. ' Uieful umbrella !

PARLIAMENT.

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i WiLUNOTOKi October 17 After the Council returned at 7.30 p m the Railways Authorisation Bill and Westporb Ngakawai Railway Bills, and the Crown Tenants Rent Rebate were passed through their final stages, and the Council rose at 8,30. In the House after 730 the debate on the Manawatu Railway Purohate Bill was returned, bub this did nob affect the fate of the meature, which*patted its third reading. The Public Reserves Bill occupied the rest of the sitting until 2 am, when it was committed, by 46 to 19

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 18

The Council met) ab 2.30 p m. The Manawatu Railway Purchase, Public Revenues, Pensions Extensions to the Con* tlngents Bills were passed through all their stages. The Impounding Act Amendment Bill was I thrown out. -. ...4*.. . i; , .

The Council resumed at 7 30

The Public Revenue Acts Amendment Bill passed through all stages without amend* manfc.

The Military Pensions Extension Bill also passed. The Poblie School Teachers' Salaries Bill was read a first time.

The Council rose at 8 15 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p m The report of the Public Accounts Com' mitt.cc oa the petition of J H 8 Goates, on behalf of the debenture holders in the Midland Railway Company, wm read recommending that) a Commissioner be appointed to enquire into the matter. The House went into Committee on the Mining Act Amendment Bill. A new clause was added dispensing with the survey it certain cases. A proposal to reduce the miners' right fee from 10s to 5t was opposed by Mr McGowan, who said it would interfere with the r-evenne of local bodies. Mr Seddon supported the motion, which, on a division, was lost by 29 votes to 23. After a short debate the Bill wae read a third timp. In Committee on the Public School Teachers' Salaries Bill, Mr Seddon moved aii addiaion to clause 3 to the effect that the regulation* be submitted to the Education Bmrds, approved by Order-ls-Council, be laid upon the table of the House next session, and shall not have effect until the day a>ftar the close of the next session of Parliament, and that the additional amount voted be expended in the payment of salaries ftfter consultation with Education Boards and as may be agreed upon between the Minister and the Boards. After considerable discussion, the whole of the clauses were struok out except one providing that in respect to any amount appropriated by Parliament, in addition to the statutory grants, the same shall be expended in paymenb of salaries after consultation with the Education Boards and as agreed upon between the Boards and the Minister, The Bill, as amended, was. read a thiid time, and passed. The second reading of the Ure wera District Native Reserve Act Amendment Bill, extend ing the powsrs conferred upon the Gornmis* | sinner* appointed under the Act, wm moved by Mr Carroll, and agreed to on the voicsa. The House adjourned at 6 30 p m The Urewera District) Native Reserve Act Amendment was reported from Committee with a verbial amendment, read * third time, and passed. ' The land and Income Tax Amendment and Defence Aofe Amendment Bills were tntro' duoed by Governor's message, and read a inbtime. | Mr Seddon moved that a committee be set tip to ensjuiro into the question of federating with the Commonwealth of Australia. He I laid ha did not intend to enter into th» discussion of the federation question, bub merely wiehed to gain Information for the guidance of the House. He could express an opinion on the subject, but would prefer to have more information before doing so to guide hint in a matter of such serious moment to the colony. The next question was the •election of those who should hold the «Bf airy—men who had no party colour or preconoeived views on the subject of federa tion, and who were thoroughly equipped to hold such an enquiry. The report would be presented next session. Captain Russell agreed to the motion and the terms in which it was couched. The queation of alien labour wan one of the most important matters connected with the sub ject. He believed that such labour would sometime dominate Northern Ausbrali*. He hoped the appointment of Commissioners would be such as would command the confidence of the colony. After discussion the motion was agreed to on the voices. Mr Seddon, speaking on the report of the | Joint Defence Committee, said the time was opportune for the adoption of a complete scheme of defence. Recent " events had aroused the spirib of Imperialism, and now that the colony had been aroused to i ts state of insecurity, the oooasion was » favorable one for carrying out any scheme of defence. Harbour defences were neoessary in the main ports, and the necessary military forces would have to be raised to support them. Although at its inception the scheme would entail a large expenditure, this would pradu' ally decrease,, and the result would be that we would have a large reserve force of drilled men in case of necessity* As to the staff, it was thought that could be obtained from amongst the Contingents who had served in South Africa. In the formation of the Imperial Reserve force, he believed the colony would have the assistance of the Imperial authorities. Rifle clubs and cadet oorps would be encouraged. There was now a neoeaiity for strengthening the Australian squadron, and he hoped representations on that subject would be successful Captain Russell, while he agreed that the services of every volunteer oorps offered should be accepted, though it should be borne in mind that good administration and organi' sation were more important than a large number of men. What were wanted were highly scientific officers in command of all force*. He was also pleased to learn that the Premier proposed to send Home for training some of our young men. Efficient regimental officers were required, if the. mci

were to have their implicit cot fidence in the officers that was necessary. He advocated a'eq that is,much money as possible should be expended on the scientific branches of of the service, and that there should be aa over mastering artillery. As to the Imperial Reserve, he considered it should not consist of artillery and mounted infantry. As to the defence of the harbcurs, he did not think it would be necessary to defend West* port. As the whole scheme depended upon the Imperial Government finding money for defence purposes, he thought the question should be held over till next session

Mr Oarccroia urged thorough organisation as ntcaseary for an efficient defence foroe .

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURBDAY

(Before 0 A Wray, Esq, F.M)

Athburton Newspaper Go v G J Lublow, Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff and Mt Watson for defendant, for the sum of £f.ss, for an advertisement which was inserted in the Ashburton Standard for the period of nine months.

Mr Wilding, ia patting the ease before hit Worship, explained that Mr Lublow had allowed the advertisement to run on in the paper without stopping it, and that when the liquidators bad asked him to pay for it, he said the matter had been settled long •go- J. Ivess deposed that one of the liquido tors waited on Mr Lublow re the amount of the account, and he called in to the ofise and told witness that the account had been settled up. Witness ea d that the aooonnt of Mr Lublow had been written off in Mr MoKeague's hand-writing, and after oon suiting with Mr C Reid, his colleague, resolved to enforce payment from Mr Cab* low. Mr Lublow was charged half the usual prioe for the advertisement. Ohas Reid'said be was director for the laat part of the C mpany's existence^ Was nob so in February, 1199. Took op office after the first balance sheet had been Issued. Mr Lublow had one ll share. MoKeague was secretary sod manager. Lublow was , chairman towards the end* A meeting was held on February 26,1900* Mr Lablow was present at the above meeting. To Mr Wataoo—When Mr Roberts io | vearigated the company's books be stated I that he found Mcßeague was over £60 ia credit

Jas Patterson said that he htard Mo- Keague ask Lublow to insert an advertise mant, bub the latter refuted* McKeague, however, persisted in patting it in. Judgment was given for defendant) with oosts, and solicitor's fee '■. and' witness's expenses. S3 _/_. ..■.;.-

Transvaal War

United Press Association—By Ekotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

London, October 17

A patrol of Australian Bushmen en countered 70 Boers at Ottoshoopon the 12th inst. One Bushman was killed, two were wounded, and one is missing. The Boers retired, leaving sine wounded

Details of the Ottobhoop skirmish show that a New South Wale* Bush men patrol were enquiring about con cealed arms at a farmhouse, when the women snatched a white sheet from the door and disappeared within, and Boers opened fire on the Bushmen. The lat ter rode to a ridge, dismounted, mod waited behind boulders, firing volleys at the Boers when they sppetfred •

The casualties in the ekirnish at Molopole, near Mafeking, on the 12th, to the New gouth , Wales Bushmen, were as follows :—Private Oooper, killed ; Privates Besumontand Perro*, wounded

Thß Victorian Agent-General is making necessary advances to twelve Victorian soldiers who bsty9 been in valided to England

Colonel Bethuhe ambushed a com mando near Vryheid, killing sixty, wounding thirty five, and capturing sixty five

Pronzesty, a German missionary at Durban, has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment and a fine of £500 for treason

Ooustant skirmishes take place with small marauding bands round Wepener Ventersburg, Wolverdiend, and Stan* derton. The Boer casualties invariably exceed those of the British, besides which numerous marauders have been takenjprisonera

Wellington, October 13 ' Sir A Milner has advised the Government that the Afrio and Yarrawonga leftt Cape* town on Sunday with invalids.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Hon© Kono. Oet 17

Prince Ching and Lt Hung Chang are nn« aware of the existence of the Ediot ordering the punishment of the Instigators of fcbe attack on the Legations* Ib is believed the document was forged with a view to prevent the Allies' advance to Pao ting fa London, October 17

The Standard's Tientsin correspondent says it is believed thab a threat to destroy the tombs of the Ming Emperors and to suppress the dynasty will be the only means of bringing the Emperor to Pekin, restoring his authority, and punishing th« guilty Lt Hung Chang ordered the Black Flags and Kwongsi batbalions at Hunan to return •0 Canton

CABLE NEWS.

United Preta Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, October 17 The case reported at Llmehouse is not; plague.

Ottawa, Ocfc 17

Sir W. Laurier, speaking at Toronto, agreed with Mr Chamberlain that free trade was the only basis of an Imperial Zollverein, but the time w-w not ripe for Ita fulfilment.

Washington, Ocfc 17

Mr Bryan wan accorded a great recep tion In New York, where he addressed huge meetings under the auspices of Tammany Hall. Melbournb, October 18

The death sentence on John Ferries has been commuted to imprisonment for life, snd the sentence on John Pridmore to thirty years' Imprisonment, Brisbane, October 18

The Assembly has been sitting since yesterday afternoon, the Labour parly stonewalling the Railway BUI. The application of the cloture wag responsible for a violent scene.

Sydney, October 18

.The Bank of Australia, which paid £500 per foot for land In Martin Place, fronting thn General Post Office, a few raonthß ago, has paid £750 per foot for the adjoining block.

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