Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1900. A NATION OF GOD FEARING FARMERS.

The writer of " Plain Talks to Little Engenders," dealing with the fiction that the Boers are a nation of God-fear ing farmers, says :—There is la certain section of our citizens, with flabby hearts and soft heads, who delight in being sentimentally humbugged, and the practical man quickly classifies them under the generic term of old women When Mr Morley started the fiction that the Boers were " a nation of God fearing farmer?," he hit upon a descrip tive embellishment that, so to speak, " touched the spot," end went right home to (hose amiable nonentities. Given a picturesque phrase and nothing j more is required to gull and capture | the hearts of such excellent people. 1 For the sake of contrast, I suppose, the Uitlander is painted, and the paint is thick, and, of course, tolerably black, and from these strong (fleets in light and shade it is not difficult to call up scenes of the profligate Uitlander flashing and riotously spending his quickly-acquired wealth, whilst the pious Boer, alone on his solitary farm, works uncontaminated by the saturnalia of the mining Babylon. If all this was fact instead of being fancy the misgovernment of the Boers would still be inexcusable, for an adventurer, a rake, or a scoundrel is entitled to a voice in the government of a country if he pays bis way and conforms to the laws. Our friends the Little Eng lacdars would not even seriously main tain that the pious enjoy a prior right to tyrannise over tbe profligate. i Unfortunately, it is my duty to shatter this idyllic picture of vice and virtue. The Boer morally is not an atom better than the Uitlander, in many ways he is considerably worse, and tn a 1 those respects that make for the education and progress of the race the Boer is barely superior to the Hottentot he despises. He reads his Bible in a fashioo, and has evolved a creed at once barbarous, narrow minded, and so darkly fantastic that it shuts out all but an infinitesimal fraction of Protestant Christianity from the Boer paradise. The " piety "of the Boer offers no impediment to him practising the utmost cunning, un limited treachery, and revolting cruelty to those he may be at enmity with. To hunt down and suffocate a party of Datives in a cave by the simple process of burning green wood in front of the outlet is what the good God-fearing farmers would euphemistically call their " slimness.'' The manner in which Boers have conducted their native wars is one of the blackest pages in the history of the unfortunate aborigines. " A nation of God-fearing farmers." Such blas phemy is enough to invoke the ire of the Almighty, and make th« great missionary Livingstone, who knew the Boers only too well, (urn in his grave.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found War Jottings.

Mrs Gladstone—-Mrs Gladstone will be buried in Westminster Abbey.

The Shah of Pbbsia—Tbe Shah of Persia, who is visiting Europe, has reached Paris.

Football—The Pirates Club will play tha newly-formed Lagmhor Football Club, at Ligmhor, on Thursday.

Transferred—Mr W. Jeffries, accountant at the Blenheim branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has been transferred to Temuka*

Prbtobia Demonstration —A writer in the Timaru Morning Post, says:—Ate we having too many demonstrations of joy, over the glad tidings which are daily electrifying the expectant multitudes 1 Should we veil our hearts lest tha Gods discover that we are glad, and suddenly call down the wrath of Jupiter on our heads for daring to rejuce at good news ? "If these hold their peace the very stones will cry out," was the answer once given to the cynical pessimists who wished to crush the public rejoicings of an elated multitude. No! we cannot keep silent, our hearts are efhme, and we must shout, or cheer, or sing, or batter some noisy drum* Yes, we must do something— anything, somehow—anyhow.

Leva at Fiest Sight—There were seven.l cases of love at first sight during the short stsy of the fifth contingent at Albany. One young lady, who had bt-come smitten with a valuable young Auckland Irishman, accom panied him down to the wharf. Her mater nal relative, hearing of her conduct, arrived on the scene just as a float farewell was about to be taken, and she at once asserted her authority in a way oommon among mothers. For once she was completely ignored, and the turtle doves proceeded to osculate in full view of the outraged parent and also of the troops, who were in the tug boat. An umbrella was then brought into requisition, but without effeot, and the gallant trooper completed bis farewell, without undue haste, amid a shower of blows, and was afterwards rescued from complete annihilation by his companions.

.Pamphlet Received— m Agriculture In N.Z. "£ is the title of a pamphlet issued frcm the Ptess Company's office, Christ church. The pamphlet deals with farming operations throughout the colony, and com prises a seiies of essays by well known far mers in various districts from Southland to Fawera and Hawke's Bay. One of the most striking features of the articles a3 a whole is the strong light that they throw upon the diversity of our New Zealand soils, and show to how little extent hard and fast rules can be relied upon for successful farming in the colony. Every farmer in every district must determine for himself what is best to be done, and essayists experiences are for the most part personal, and their recom mendations are to be regarded more in the light of suggestions than as rules for guid ance to satisfactory results in agriculture. Ashburton County is dealt with by Mr G W Leadiey, Ashburton Forks by Mr E Herring, Geraldine by Mr MO Orbell, Rangitata by Mr J R Brodio, and the South Canterbury Downs by Mr D MoLaren.

First Aid to the INJURB»~The Evening Star correspondent with the fifth contingent tells a good story of their stay at Albany. It was whilst the men were embarking from tbe wharf that an Impecunious trooper, who was consumed with a thirst begotten by much local stimulant, bethought himself of an original device for obtaining a drink on the nod. He fell down in a fit, and when his companions hastened to his assistance he went through contortions whioh would have made an eel cab its tail for envy. Five men were hardly sufficient to hold him down, and two or three officers who arrived on the scene racked their brains to give the unfor tunate man the benefit of what amateur medical knowledge they possessed) Things were looking promising for the arrival of the coveted drink, when the doctor unex pectedly put in an appearance. He made a careful diagnosis of the o»ee, and then, in compassionate accents, he requested the troopers to turn the poor fellow over on to his stomach. This was done, and the doc tor then sailed into a certain portion of the patient's anatomy with a thick stiok. The treatment acted in a miraculous manner,' for on the second resounding thwack the trooper jumped up to his feet quite cured, and was actually able to run on to the launch,

TmSamoan WAK.-H.M.B. Pyladeshas sailed for Samoa, from Sydney, taking a monument to be erected over the graves of the British and American officers and men who fell in the reoent conflict there.

Cecil Rhodes and the Acting-Premier —The Waipawa Mail publishes a statement in which it declares there is good authority, that Mr Cecil Rhodes offared the Ho. J G. Ward a lucrative appointment in South Africa

The Agricultural and Industbi l Hall—Tho roof of the main portion of the Agricultural and Industrial Hall, Christ chnrch, is now beginning to make a show, and if we have fine weather the building wiU be covered in at an early date— JFtess

An Australian Whiter, —Mr Henry Lnwson has, says a New South Wales paper, gone to England, having got an appointment worth £200 a year in connection with the Agent-General's office, and a permanent retainer of £100 from a London publishing house.

Impboving New Zealand Flax.—A Wel lington telegram states that Me H. Austin, the accredited representative of the North Island Flax Growers 9 Association, left for Manila on Saturday, for the purpose of obtaining the Utent information as to the means for improving the quality of New Zea'and fhx.

A Fraud.—The officials at the receipt of custom at Lancaster P_rk,on Saturday, com plain of a fraud which was perpetrated on them. A visitor tendered a£l note and re ceived 19) in change, nod when the note was opened, after the presenter had disappeared in the crowd, it was found lo ha only half a banknote.

Homikg Pigkons And Poultry.—A Wel lington telegram states that in oonsequence of the aotion of the municipal authorities in various places, notably Wellington, in classing pigeons among poultry, with a view to prohi bition, the Homing Society has protested, and appealed to the Defenoe Department. The Minister of Defence has replied that homing pigeons ought to be excepted from any suoh law.

Pkbsonai.—The Timaru Morning Tost says t Mr R Bell, who has purohased the newspapers Ashburton Mail and Guardian (in conjunctions with Mr H McKay, of Ash burton) is to be congratulated on the fact of elevating his position from manager to that of proprietor. Mr Bell's prosecco will be missed in Timarn where he has made himself popular in many ways.

Swallowed a Half-Crown—The young man, Reginald de Longueville Graham, who accidentally swallowed half-a-crown at Gore, Otago, a couple of weeks ago, is still in the Dunedin hospital, and is progressing as favonrably as can be expected. On his arrival in Dnnedia, the bullet was found to be embedded in the gullet, and ib was in tended to perform an operation for its ex traction. Before this oould be done, how ever, the ooio found its way into the ■temaob, where it remains.

Gambleb's Amboshid. — A suspicion having got abroad that the game of " two up " was being played ob Hagley Park on a Sunday, despite the fines imposed some months ago, a detachment from the detec tive office raided the Park on Sunday after noon. They cams across a school, and as the quarry ran over the •• kopjes" to avoid their pursuers, they fell into an ambush of another portion of the force, who were able to get several names, and ib is possible that other proceedings will result.— Press.

Occident—At 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, ab Broomfield, near Amberley, a trap driven by Mr VV. Bowman, collided with a cyclist named Ben. Jackson. The sh-ffa of the trap hit the cyclist on the head, aud pierced it. Dr Fitzhenry was called, bat stated that the man could nob live for more than a few honra. Jaokaon was coming into Amberley at the time, and Mr Bowman was driving from Amberley to Broomfield. Both the cyclist and the driver of the trap are resi dents of Broomfield. Ib was qjnte dark when the accident happened. Jaokson is a singe ikian, twenty-six years of age, a labourer, and has no friends in the district:

The Railway Staff Complimented — A letter of apology for absence, from the General Manager of Railways, at the annual smoke concert of the Railway Ser vants' Society, contained the following p»ragraphs :—«• I desire to take this oppor tunity of testifying to the gratification afforded the Government and the manage ment by the hearty co-operatioc of the stuff generally in connection with the despatch of the New Zealand Contingents to South Africa. The test was most severe, bub the railway men were equal to the occasion, and the results (particularly on the Canterbury section) wo:e highly satisfactory to all concerned."

Bao Trhatmemt by Boehs—The follow ing (-ays Cricket of May 3rd) is from the current issue of the Hurst Johnian :-"We have received dismal news of the Rev. F. F. J. UreenfieM. He was captain of the College in 1875, and subsequently C»mbridge University. He had a school near Dundee, bun, being taken prisoner by the Boers, was robbed of all he possessed, and badly treated. The Boers knocked out all his front teeth, and made bim walk eighteen miles in his night shirt under the African sun." The editor of the Hunt Johnian is a bit astray in his dates, as Greenfield was playing for Cambridge University in 1874. and a couple of seasons later he scored 120 for Sussex against Gloucestershire at Clif ton.

"Oubselves as Othbbs See Us."—Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Oon't risk it I If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors " where you will always find a large assortment of " Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messbs Craighead and Bbbrvman speaks volu aiec This fkm has jast imported ptobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever Bhown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range «f the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—-By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, June 16 The Europa takes two thousand tons of New Zealand coal, specially Im ported, for the return voyage. Brisbane, June 16 The Premier has announced that it is intended to reintroduce the Electo ral Reform Bill, which will probably ' include the adult vote. The Celtic takes a shipment of Australian produce for the American squadron in China. Melbourne, June 16 The Earl of Zetland had a cargo of oil. A hole was cut in the deck to allow the inrushing waves to reach the fire. June 17 An extensive evasion of Customs duties has been discovered, involving fifteen thousand gallons of spirits. The firm implicated has deposited £3000, and expressed a willingness to abide by the decision of the Commis sioner of Customs.

CANTERBURY COLLEGE

The following persons have been duly elected members of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, and will take office on July 1. 1900:-

By hu Excellency the Governor— CbarUs Reid.

By the Canterbury members of the General Assembly— Hon. Wm Montgomery, M L.C. By the Graduates—Rev. Canon Walter Harper, Hemy Richard Webb. By the Teachers—Thomas Husjhes B. %. By the School Committees -Thomas Wil liam Adam?.

By tbe Professorial Board—Court-ay Nedwil), M.D.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Clover Tactics of Lord Roberts

A hundred cases of apples have been forwarded for the sick soldiers in the South African hospitals. Tbe funds were collected by Madame Fiasobi, the wife of the Sydney doctor at the front. Other shipments will follow, consigned to Major-General Hutton.

Stdnbt, June 17

Capetown, June 17 Sir J. Gordon Sprigg is hopeful of being able to form a Ministry.

Captain R, Thompson, Australian Horse, reported dead, has reached Capetown invalided with fever. The report of his death was due to his resemblance to another trooper. Smith, a Queensiander, is reported missing from Kroonstar?.

Lord Edward Cecil, who took a prominent part in the defence of Mafeking, has been appointed Ad ministrator of Zeerust.

General Bundle has intimated to the Boers in the Ficksburg district that their farms will be confiscated unless they surrender by to-day.

The Boers again attacked the engi neers who are reconstructing the railway north of the Rhenoster river. General Kitchener dispersed them, but no damage was done.

Kruger eats and sleeps in a saloon car at Machadodorp. The engine fires are always kept alight. The train carries the Treasury übeßt, a printing press for the paper money, and the official documents.

One thousand stand of arms have been freely surrendered to Major- General Baden-Powell.

Major-General Baden-Powell, - who has been appointed local Lieutenant- General, with a force of eight hundred, ii pacifying the Marico, Lichtenburg, and Bustenburg districts. Six hundred Biers have submitted and 250 have been taken prisoners.

Another force has been sent to Heil bron.

Lord Robert*, with a view of isola ting the Free Staters, has ordered General Buller to Standerton.

The Queen has congratulated General Buller upon the success of his recent operations.

One hundred and forty Boers were killed in the fighting at Laing's Nek

His rearguard was surprised and thoroughly routed by Major-General lan Hamilton's mounted troops, notably Westralians, The Boers from Laiug's Nek are massing at Ermelo and Paardekop. They are very demoralised, and have a scanty supply of food

United Pros* Association—By Kieotrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 16 The official report of the fighting at Erste Fabrieken shows that Botha, on the 12th, did not anticipate a frontal attack. He strengthened his fhnks, but held his centre weekly. Lord Roberts, perceiving this, ordered Major-General lan Hamilton to attack Diamond Hill with detach ments of the Sussex and Derbyshire Regiments and tbe City of London Volunteers, Major General Inigo Jones and the Guards' Division supporting on the left. They made a magnificent advance over difficult ground under | heavy fire. The se'zure of Diamond Hill impressed the Boers, who were practic | ally surrounded. Mounted forces followed the retreating Boers. I The British cieualties were under one hundred. Major - General lan Hamilton ! received a contused wound on the : shoulder from a ehirpnel bullet. I All the troops engaged, including the New South Wales and Westralian Mounted Infantry,under Col De Lisle, [greatly distinguished themseiue», I The City of London Volunteer* lost two killed and twenty four wounded during two days fighting. An official report states that Botha has retreated to Middleburg.

Kruger at Machadodorp

Generftl Bulls? Ordsred to Staadorton.

General Bullet

The Queen Congratulates

Th« Boers from Laiasr's Nik Massing at Ermelo

Bis Rearguard Bouted

General laa Hamilton "Wounded Botha Retreats to Hiddleburg

British.

Magnificent Advance of the

Botha Outgenoralled.

Kruger Anxious for Peace at any Price.

Dislikes Initiating Peace Proposals

Issues a Daily Bulletin of Lies.

Cronje's Son Surrenders.

Kruger's Two Grandsons Disarmed

(Reoeived Wakapuaka June 18, 8.50 am, This Office 9 45 am) London, June 17 The Timet Delagoa Bay correspon dent states that it is a matter of notoriety that Kruger is in favor of peace on almost any terms, but dislikes personally initiating peace proposals. Many desertions have taken place in the Machadodorp district, despite tbe colossal lies which Kruger is daily printing. He issues a daily bulletin containing accounts of British defeats, also statements of the plague devouring the British officials Lord Roberts despatched a column

to meet Major-general Bader-PowelS and repair the Pretorisi-Rustenburg telegraph lines

Gtaneral Cronje, son of the distin guished prisoner, surrendered when sure that the British really occupied Pretoria

Hans Kloff and Piet Kruger, grand sons of Kruger, have been disarmed by Major-Qenerai Baden-Powell. They promised to submit to British rule.

(Received Wakapuaka June 18, 1.6 pn This Office 1 28 r m)

London, June 17

A cordon of British troops has been established from Potchefetroon to Heidelberg, intended to intercept De Wet's force trekking north.

AN INVALIDED NEW ZEALANDER.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph i Auckland, June 16

Sergeant Bond, one of the Invalided New Zeelanders, received a hearty reception at Auckland this morning. He was met at the station by Major White, of the Auckland Infantry Battalion, and the members of his old company. The horses were taken from the carriage, Sergeant Bond being drawn along the street in triumphal procession to the Post Office, where he returned thanks. He wae then escorted to bis home, the crowds oheeriug en raute-

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

United Press Assoaiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 16

Mr Chamberlain has announced that when the Commonwealth Bill comes up for consideration in the committee stage to-morrow, he will embody the new final settlement unanimously approved by the delegates, including Mr Dickson. All colle itively recom mend the Premiers to accept thfc.

Mr Chamberlain has cabled the text of the amendments to Lord Tennyson, Governor of South Australia Melbofrnk, June 17 Mr Deakin having left on his return to Australia prior to the Premier's latest instructions regarding the Com mcnwealth Bill reaching him, and failing to receive tbe instruction^ before he embarked at Marseilles, Mr ' McLean I.as instructed Sir Andrew Clarke to act for Victoria with the other delegates Cabinet has completed the task-of dividing the colony into 23 federal electorates This givtt. 15 members for the country and eight for the met ropolitan area. London, Jane 17 M 88rs Wise and O'Connor have cabled to Mr Barton, stating that the compromise expressed the Federalist opinion, and advised him to support the substitution of the High Court Governor for the Executive. This was received just after the final agreement had been arranged.

Mr Kingston received a similar message from Sir J. W. Downer and Mr Sycoons, urging a settlement to preserve finality of tbe High Court's decision upon matters of constitutional interpretation, whether private citizens or Governments are parties to the litigation though the first compromise by mo plica* ion interfered with the right of appeal from decisions of the stn c Courts to the Privy Council. Mr Chamberlain had no such intention, consequently the delegates readily met his views, Mr Chamberlain further did not desire to introduce the possible interference of political authority with I the course of judicial procedure. Mr Barton considers a happy solution has now been arranged. The High Cour% without derogating from tbe finality of its decisions upon constitutional ques tion?, may, when satisfied that specially important reasons exist, grant a cer tificate that any question it baa decided is one which ought to be determined finally by the Privy Council. This obviates one stage of the litigation, since it is unnecessary to apply to the Privy Council for special leave to appeal. Mr Barton considers that this makes the High Court a very important tribunal. He thinks the principal objections raised to the first compromise have been conclusively met.* While the decision of the High Court retaine inality, that Court ia not subject to the fiat of any Govern ments, but subject only to the discre tionary power vetted in itself, though only exercisable upon special reasons. Mr Barton states thet Mr Deakin cordially concurred in the settlement.

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

TAKU FORTS TO BE SEIZED.

FOREIGN LEGATIONS BARRICADED.

CHINESE TROOPS JOIN THE BOXERS

United Proas Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Honokono, Jane 16 The Powers have resolved to seize the Taku forts. Dr Edna Terry, who was reported kilted, is safe in Tientsin, The Foreign Legations at Pekin have been barricaded. The Russians have landed four Krupp guns. June 17 Ten thousand troops confronting Vice-Admiral Seymour, disbanded and joined the Boxers. A Maxim gun repelled tbe assault of tbe Boxers on the foreign legations on Wednesday. All the Tientsin wires to Pekin have been cut. The Tsung-li-Yamen disclaims re sponsibility for conflict with the European expedition. The foreigners at Pekin are being confined within their respective lega tions. London, June 17 A Renter's message states that the authorities at Washington credit France wi'h successfully securing the maintenance of the equilibrium, and preventing any nation from leading a preponderating force.

Japan Acting in Concert With the Powers.

(Received Wakapuaka June 18, 8 50 a m, This offioe 9 45 a ra) Hon« Kons, June 17 Japan, while announcing the dispatch of a thousand Japanese troops to Taing Man, affirms her intention of acting in entire concert with the other Powers. Received Wakapuaka June 10, 1,5 p m This Offioe 128 pm) Hongkong, June 17 Tbe Frenoh troops with artillery fromTongkiog arrive at Tien tsin on tht mk.

DUMBELL'S BANK.

tilled Embezzlement of Halt a

Million

United Press A*gr>ciution—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyrigh t

1 okdon, June 15

The sffnrs of Dumbell's Bank, in the Isle of Man, no— in liquidation, have been investigated, and it has been decided to prosecute Mr Alexander Bruce, the general manager, Mr John Shimmon, manager of the head office, Mr Charles Nelson, a director, and Messrs Joseph Rogers, William Aldred, and Harold Aid red, auditors, on a charge of having issued a false balance sheet. The two managers and the director named will also be prosecuted, on a charge of embeiriement, the total amount involved being half a million.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio '■ Telegraph

Aucklam, Jane 16 A carter, named Lawrence Lorrigen, was killed en the wharf at one o'clock to-day, through a cart fanning over him.

Inv-Boaroill. June 17 A shocking fatality cocurrad on tbe Blnff line last night. Among tbe passengers by the train leaving town at 5 o'clock waa Mrs Janet MoGillivray, whoso husband is now In Dunedin. For soma reason she loft the carriage and sat down on the platform, and when the train-was in the long cutting north of Ocean Beaoh she fell off between the oarriages, and was oat te pioees. Bbc was a large framed woman, and two ear* riagta and the brake van in passing over her were,derailed. At an inquest this afternoon the jury found that the cans* of death waa as stated, and that no blame was to be attached to any person* The aooident die loo-ted traffic for a time, passengers being transferred!

Yesterday afternoon the body of Andrew Davidson, wood carver, aged 33, was found in the estuary near the jetty. D-vidson's demeanour had been strange in the early part of the week. Fe leaves a widow and three children.

Return of the Premier.

United Press Assooiatlon—By Bieotriu Telegraph

Namib, Jane II The Tutanekai, with the Premier and party, arrived from Raratnnga' early this morning, all well. The Premier's health je fully restored. The steamer will leave for Wellington at 4 p. m.

THE LONDON DOCKERS.

United Press Association-—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Stdnbt, Jane 17

The secretary of the Trades Hall cannot explain Mr Tillet's cable met* sage. He hat no information of a probable strike, aud it is.generally understood that all the unionists have the right under the law to combine. He thinks it probably means that some employers are bringing pressure to bear on the dockers with a view of weakening their position.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph.—Copyright.

(Reoeived Wakapnaka June 18, 8.50 a m, 3 his Office 9-45 am) Admiral Dewey Retires from the Presidential Contest. Nxw Tokk, June 17 Admiral Dewey has retired from the contest for the Presidency.

Australian

(Received Wakapuaka June 18, 1-20 a n, This Office 10 10an) Punishment of Mutineers. Perth, June 18 The Ethel mutineers, with one ex* ception, have been sentenced to death. One of the condemned men was formerly a Lieutenant under Aquinaldoin the Philippines. He foil into the hands of the Spanish, but was released

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, June 17 The plague record to Saturday was as follows:—276 oases, 91 deaths, 104 discharged cured, 76 remaining in the hospital. The fresh cases reported are:— Charles Cooper, Leichardt, Arthur Williams, Ultimo ; William Pearson, Paddington. Charlee McKiniey,- another patient, is dead. No fresh cases of plague are reported. RacKHAJiFTON, June IS A fresh case of plague is reported the victim being Ah Sam. Ah Sam is dead.

SHOOTING

GERALDINK.

Tbe Geraldine Rites Morris Tube Club fired its final match for Mr J Mollroy'e trophy on Friday last. The following arc the scores:— Ist. 2nd, Ttl Captain McKenz c ..33 34 67 Private Mc_A>an ..38 31 64 Private WFyfe .. ..34 29 63 Colour-Sergeant Greeham 29 33 62 Lanoe-Corporal McLean .. 31 30 61 Lines-Corporal Gimeon .. 27 34 61 Private Martin .. ..30 30 60

Pigeon Flying.

The last race of the season in connection with the Ohristohuroh Homing Sooiety was flown on (Saturday from Oamara. Fifty-four birds competed, representing eighteen lofts, land Mr J R Jaok acted as liberator. The distancs to the winner's loft is 140 miles 165 yards, air line, and the distance was ffown in 4 hours 20 minutes 13 seconds. Following are tbe velocities per minute :— Messrs Wilson's Black Watch 951, Kings ford's Amelia 914, Cliffs Beaoliff9l2, But terfield's Silver Bark 908, Stewart's Rahntu 884, Falconer's Daily Telegraph 882, Ball's Miriam 869, Ebert'a No. 625 822. The race was for a medal presented by Mr L Hardy, and Mr Butterfield presented a prize for the fastest velocity made by a bird belonging te a loft that had not a first prise during the season. This prize was won by Mr Falconer,

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Is pair White Muslin (Kmbroidory trimmed) la and 1? 3d, going quickly Ladies' Blaok Cashmere Gloves 6d pair ; Lawn Handkerchiefs Is 61 diassn NOTICE!—GJeot jse Duncan Sc C7o, have gob the reputation for Selling Colonial White BLANKETS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the prices—Single Bsds 13a lid pair, Double Beds 19s lid pair ; please note, cannot be replaced under 4s to 6s more per ptir when our present stock is sold out . BHOWISG EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viz.— Colonial Flannels from 10§_, Fla.ndeHes from 2|l. We are the noted house for these Goods 2 Yttls Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from 10|d Unbleached Linen Tabling llsd ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2Jd yard Oretoanea 3f I; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3§d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRES^MAKERS-Slate Linings from 3JI, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|l, Toilet Covers from BJJ, Antlmacoessar* from 7Jd Ladiet' Corsets from 2t 6d, L-.die*' 'bird weir " Umhrd'as from 2s lid Exceptional good value in Bu; h and Bed Rugs from 6s 6<l White B»tin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4j 61, Tape-ttry Quilts from Ss 6d v Direct shipment of Nottingham Lacs Curtains from li 6£d, lovely p^ttrrns, and at j>b pri<«J; Raversible Cretanne Curtains 5s 6d piir MEN'B AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Note Prices Cnehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32s 61, Boys' Koicker Suits 13 61 Men's Danun Overalls 3s lid, Mole Trousers 5) lid, Persian O'rd Trousers 6-< 61 Uea's Brown Cotton Drawers Is lid, Men's Merino do. 2i 6d, Lnmbiivool do, special pb lln -, 2i 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3* 6d upwards F.*noy Cotton Shirts, Cols, Is lid ; Lsather do, 2s 6d upwards ; Union do, 2< lid up- W-rds ; Flannel Unders 3s fid upwards; Kaiapoi Planting Drawers 5s 61 Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braoos, Boya' 6d, Men's Is Hia'i Wool Knitted Books, double heels, 11|1 pair; Men's Handkerchief ~> 4^l upwards NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINGJACTORT. NOTWITHSTA.NPING the advance in Wool, we are selling our Stock of Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'S LW. PANTS from .. 2s 111. SINGLETS from .. .. 4» 61 FL&NNGL UNDERS .. .. 3a 61. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4i91 In our Boot Department we have a eplendid Stock of Ladiet' Evening Shoes, also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM F*LT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S. AND CHILDREN'?. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATBER. , Call and Ins pc ct . N.Z. CLOTHING" FA CTOKY. F. H BECKING-ALK, Manager. Wm. Strange { } Thos. Coverdale A TF^IP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment; of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, oiler them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and time we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, but with The Latest London anil Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, <&c. And Our Dressmaking Department c\ sely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUB, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Head^-made Clothing will find our famous " ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING {in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we SuppSy Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING- FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COiJUTBY RESIDENTS, -If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , f , Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, iind your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had. delivered it in person. POST THEE ©If APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c., Patterxs of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Fbe* on application to GHRfSTGHURGH. NTJ^DDI^STn^ SIMMON DS. no guessing c nteats, nothing bub legitimate, persistent pushing of the best and "T4 M USIO Seller at i Teacher of tbe Violhi, fiuivst tea Ueylon products. HONDAI- IYX Musical instruments ofereij desorip LANKA preserved in theseiv.ed lead puckete tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Musi and boxes, ia whioh it is only bold, and and Songs by every mail. First-olass Quad packed in Ceylon. rille Band. INVERT STEP WM TAKlfi, EVERY 483 OnnositePubUaSSmny Hi MOVE WE MAKE, ia with one end 4 85 Opposite _»n.Ua-ing company In view, v;z, to serve the publio well. Hon- OHE ARM AN Bi&M have large stock d_i-Lanka Tea, incomparable value—"Al- O Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Gum, W»y« Reliable." 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Nicoll Bros. | APPLES,""™ PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LiMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEED, Etc. IT7E have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of ail descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through tbe Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON NICOLL BEOS. H F Niooll, E. F. Nicoll, L. A. Nicoll Merchants & General Agents "OUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS, WOOL, SKINS. PELTS k HIDES. AGENTS FOR — Christchnrch Meat, Co., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little'B Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co., Ltd. iFire and Marine.) .GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We Bhallbe pleased to receive samples from farmers who h»ve parcels for dis posal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4| and 5 per cent. FRUIT . We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, .Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round. S E E~D S . We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTOHURCH MEAT CO Limitedt ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER ÜBKIJ. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this :e|pbrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Lettere will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS 117 B ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEoT MARKEr RATES. : NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. - t* rr • * A ft <s * *£ % uJ 22 * »-1 c •^ -oo Pi? A^ _, H : = 0-8 3 ■~ rh go v s r^ >-J ~" 8 A- H r__ g - H S Qj s* a_o P ANTED KNOWN—That IhaveTc" comtnodation for Lady Patients;—- Apply Mrs Ainsworth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton street, Hampatead. Terms on appli cation. WE ASK— Your inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS [AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 years, and still retain many of our first customers, which alone is proof o our | HOMEST WORK I Mcdonald & Co., Tiikrs, Etc; Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street



lots of people have bought a small sample packet of MoKenzie's Hondai Lanka Cey lon Tea out of pure curiosity. Didn't be lieve it—why, certainly not—why should they. But somehow or other they are using it right along; wouldn't forsake it on any account. Of course they were soeptioal at first; so many things advertised nowadays); but a teapot teat sets doubt at rest. All disinterested stores sell Hondai Lanka. Smoke New Venus The reliabtePamily Remedy Wo de* Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds la 6d and 3s6d



Don't Cotjgh—Relief dan bs obtained im mediately. Use KBATING'S COUGH LOZENGES-well known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy. Btroagly rcooa mended by the many eminent physicians. They at enoe cheek the oough and remove he cause—without any after effort j the most delicate oan therefore take them* One ' Lozenge alone gives ease one or two at bedtimn ensures rest. Sold everywhere a tins 12_'i each. Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d; obtainable every where. Wholesale agent — KlMrTHOnin, Paosssa 6 Co