Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1900. THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

April 15, next Easter Sunday, still remains the official date appointed for the public inauguration of the Exhibi tion (says the London Daily Telegraph of February 10). In spite, however, . f various optimistic announcempnts, made on different occasions by autho rity or otherwise, some time since, the fact cm no longer be concealed that there is now very little likelihood of the Great World's Fair having reached a condition at all approaching readiness for the opening day. The apprehen sion begins seriously to prevail io offi cial quarters that when the solemn inauguration by (he President of the Re public and the representatives of foreign nations comes off on Saturday, April 14, there will be as much unfinished bricks and mortar as well as completed buildings and exhibits to inaugurate. Fp till about a month ago no fears of the kind were entertained, but various circumstances have of late produced an anxious state of mind in this respect among all the officials connected with the Exhibition, from the highest to the lowest. One of the chief causes of alarm is due to an agency over which Exhibition Commissioners have no contro'. Nobody could have foreseen that the present year was destined to be ushered in by six weeks of rainfall, and that the Seine would in conse quence develop a dangerous tendency to overflow the river bed. Nor do the Exhibition Commissioners find it less difficult to cope with the freaks of the forces of nature than to predict them. The rising of the Seine has seriously impaired the solidity of some of the moat important buildings erected along the quays. In particular, the monu mental palace of electricity has sunk in at one extremity to a depth of nearly ton feet, and the architects are ex tremely doubtful of being able to raise the building, or even to provide against the possibility of further shifting. Another portion of the Exhibition works which is threatened by the unusual rise of the river level, is the picturesque but not very stable'looking conglomeration of constructions, in" eluding the reconstitution of Old Paris, built out over tie Seine on pilings. The fate of thes3 erections, Bhoald further rains increase the volume of the Btream beneath, appears altogether uncertain. It must, however, bo added that cold and dry weather, which set in two days ago, has temporarily allayed the fears of the architects. On the other hand, the same cause has had quite a contrary effect on the tempers of the building contractors, upon whose men idleness is enforced in the morning and after dusk by the frost, the sunshine succeeding in thawing the earth only during the middle of the day- A serious mishap of a fresh kind, and dae this time to human agency, is now reported, which is certain to occasion further delay in the progress of the Exhibition works It appears that contracts for the electric lighting of the entire grounds and buildings have fallen through, and that fresh arrangements of a satisfac* tory nature cannot, at this date, be concluded, as no firm can be found willing to undertake to supply the enormous plant required at so short notice by April 15. Apparently the sole course remaining will be to open the Exhibition for the first three and four weeks only while daylight lasts.

RATS AND THE PLAGUE.

We commend to the earnest considera tion of our readers a cable message from Sydney, published elsewhere, respecting the spread of the plague in that city, and the necessity for def troying rats. From time to time we have called attention to the great danger that threatens ue, and urged the public to take time by the forelock, and exterminate the rodents before the scourge reaches us, We offer no apology for returning to the subject. The people of New Zealand are sleeping on the edge of a volcano, and the sooner they wake up and realise their position the better. They hug to themselves the delusion that even should the plague reach us, our cooler climate would be against its spreading. Mr J. A. Gilruth has reminded a Dunedin interviewer that the plague decimated London in 1665. The cables re ceived from Sydney last week indicated that with the advent of warmer weather the virulence of the scourge lessened, but increased again aa soon as the atmosphere became cooler. We say again the people of this 1 colony should at once commence the extermination of the rats. This, and the thorough cleansing of every city, town and hamlet, will lessen the chance of trouble and assist the health authori ties in tombating the disease when it does arrive, .

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found report of Arcade Horae Market, and inter esting items on the fourth page

The Sequel to an Accident—Mr John Baker, tramway guard, who mob with an accident on the Ferry Road on March 30, has undergone an operation in which his right leg was amputated between the knee and the ankle.

The Labour MARKET->»The Labour Jour nal reports thab work is p'entiful all over the colony, the buildiog and engineering trades being especially active. Unskilled labour has mostly been absorbed, bub there has been an increase in the applications for employment at Wellington and Chriatchurch. Two thousand seven hundred and twenty, four men are employed on Government co operative works.

Bitten by a Katipo—A man named Henry Goodly was admitted to the Gisborne Hospital on Fri (ay last, from Orehau, near Amitae, having been severely bitten by a katipo spider whilst gathering wood on the beach. The man suffered great pain from the bite, the sting causing a general state of blood-poisonings and producing eemi-paraly sip. He is making satisfactory progress towards recovery.

The BiOtOLB Craze—Ab the Magistrate's Court, Chriatchurch, on Saturday, a young man was changed with having converted to his own use various sums of money for which he should have amounted to hia employer, and ib was stated thab his defal cations amounted to some £14. When asked by the Magistrate to account for the money, the accused said he had spent it in various ways, ghiefly in hiring bioyclea. "Ah I" ejaoualated Mr Beetham, " that beastly bioycle oraza. You could nob afford to buy a machine, and yet you must have one, the same as everybody else,"

Retibed—Mrs Seddon has retired from the position of president of the Women's Sccial and Political Laague, Wellington, on the ground of ill-health and want of time.

The Westinghotjse Brake—The fitting of oil the New Zaaland railway* with We^t inghouse brakes will occupy a period of five year?. Preparations are being made for a start as boob aa the necessary material is to hand.

Accident—A young man named Thomas Ruiney who lives ab Tinwald, met with a severe and somewhat peculiar accident on Friday evening. He was riding along in company with a friend whose horse lashed out ki'dng Runty n helegnadsmfshngib. R Joey was conveyed to the hospital where the limb was seh Mra McKay states he b making god progress.

Ashburtost Trotting Club—At a apscial meeting cf the Ashburton Trotting Club held on Saturday, ib was unanimously decided to adhere to the date of their Autumn Meeting on May 4, it being too late to alter the date as several entries from outeide Ashburton have been received, although the entries do not close till Saturday April 14.

The Walter Bentley and Douglas Anoslon Season—-The above company is to appear at the Oddfellows' Hall next Thurs day evening. Mr Walter Bentley's name is already so well known to our readers aa to require no praise from ua, and Mr Douglas AnceloD, who has at present this favorite actor under engagement, has already made his name in London and America, prior to hla visit to Australia. The play which is to be produced here, is entitled " A Hou?e of Mystery." It is at present being pUyed in London, where ib has now entered on its eighth month run in that city. The drama is full of mosb startling situations, and is described by the London Press as being One of the mosb powerful plays of the day. The box plan is now open at Jones.

Wakanui Wbsleyan Okurch—The mem bers of the Wakanui Wesleyan Church held a social and coffee supper in the Wakanui main school, on Thursday evening April 5 The Trustees purpose clearing off the debt recently incurred, through having had the building repaired in general. The new trustees enthusiasm is likened unto the snow, as ib accumulates, forms a vast avalanohe and annihilates ail before it. The weather was all that oould be desired, and so was an advantage to the residents of the districts an<? elsewhere, resulting in a bumper house. Rev. R Taylor opened the meeting wiih a hymn ; Mr Choak was voted to the chair, and the following items pro ceeded with: Chairman's remarks. Song "Apart" Mrs Marsden, and as an encore, •'Song that reached my Heart." Addres« Mr Inglis. Duet—Piano and Clanonett, Mrs Raino and Mr Undrill. Song—Miss Jones "Ora Pio Nobis," encored. Recita tion—Miss Addis, Quartett, "Who will man the Life Boat,' 1 Misses Annie Dal ton, Trevurzi, Messrs Frampton and Trevurzv. Address—Rev Raine. Song— " Fiddle and I," Mrs Raine. Duet—" He wipes tl» tear from every eye," Miss Wells and Mr But terick. Song—"Star of Bethlehem," Miss Wells. Address—Rev Taylor. Qiarbett— 11 Roll Call," Misses Daiton, Trevu'z*, Frampton, and Trevurza. Song—Miss Pal mer, accompanists, Mrs Raine and Miss Jones. Mr Frampton read the report of the financial position. The concert was a pro nounced success, and much thanks is due to the many friends who assisted. After the ohairmau'd closing remarks, the meeting was terminated by Rev Taylor pronouncing the benediction.

News in Brief.

The annual meeting of the Ashburbon Rifihs, taken plaoi in the drilished to-mor row evening .Every member is requested to attend. A special general meeting of the A. and P. Association is called for Tuesday, April 17, at 2.30 p m The advertisement con taining particulars of the epeoial business, appears in another column. Attention is directed to Mr H S ephen son'a advertisement, offering for Bsle the dining rooms in Havelock street, 80 long carried on by Mra Huff.im. The reason for selling is, that the proprietor has taken over the new hoarding house at Fairtoo; Mr J 7 De B^er has a replace advertise ment, respecting a recent importation of jewellery, watoheo, &c, which is worth perusing. Hib window is also attractively set out. Details of the forthcoming elections for the Westerned, Winchmore and AUentoa WarJs of the Upper Aahburton Road Board are advertised elsewhere. Nomina t:onß cloee with the returning ifficer, Mr J Davidson, at noon on Saturday 21st inst, and the eleofcions ta'ie place on May 2, 3, and 4.

ROAD BOARD.

Longlieacli

A spacial meeting of this Board was held on Saturday at the office of Messrs Fooks & Soup, Aroade, in lieu of the ordinary meet ing to ba held on Saturday next. There were present Messrs J. Bishop, (chairman), W. T. Lill, and A. Wilson. TENDERS Tenders were opened and accepted for the following works:—Formation of road through Reserve 737, G Holborough 4» lid par chain ; shingling Graham's road, G Holborough lid per yard; Bhingling Ford's road and Longbeach road, P Clifford Is 3£d and 2s 2d per yard respectively. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £28 43 8d were passed for payment An account received from the Board's solioitor was considered excessive, lb was referred back for correc tion, and the Board resolved that in future the legal work be placed its other hands. Some minor business was transacted and the meeting terminated.

INCREASE OF SHIPPING RATES.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). Adelaide, April 8 Owing to the quarantine regulations and consequent; delays of various ports, the Intercolonial Shipping Companies have in creased freights twelve aud a half to twenty per oenfc.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. DoNedin, April 8 The stringent precautions taken in Aus tralia to prevenb the spread of the plague, entail considerable expense upou shipping and ship-owners, aud all Australian ooasta freights have been advancad 20 per cent. The intercolonial trade has, ib is contended, suffered greacly by the quarantine in New Zealand, and it is anticipated thab a general increase will take place in rates between Australia aud New Zealand, and on the New Zealand coast.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 7 Tribal fighting is proceeding at Ashanfcee. The Governor and his wife are isolated at Kumassi. The tele graph lines have been cut and des patches intercepted. The situation is serious. A force of Haussas and Gold Coast police has been despatched to the scene. The Governor of Harar killsd two thousand Moslems at Jigjiga on the Abyssinian frontier. King Menelik will send him eight thousand horsemen. Dv Mivart's family has beaten Car dinal Vaughan in the lawsuit arising out of his refusal to permit the burial of the remains of the doctor in the Catholic Cemetery at Kensal Green. Washington, April 7 i The American naval estimates total 861 million dollars. They provide for the construction of two battleships of 13,500 tons, three armoured cruisers of 13,000 tons, and three protected^ cruisers of 8000 tons each,

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

His Attempted Assassination

An Arrest Made

Congratulations From the Colonies.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph.—Copyright. London, April 7 LordStrathcona, High Commissioner of Canada, and tho Austrian" A.gents- General, congratula'ed the Prince of Wales and the Queen on behalf of the colonies, and personally upon the Prince's escape.

The Queen replied that she fully appreciated that the message speaks for the people of a vast proportion of the Empire:

The Duke of Orleans, signing him self " Your affectionate cousin," ex pressed the deepest congratulations with the Prince of Wales.

The bullet passed within twelve incheß of the Prince's head. After ricochetting on the hand-rest, opposite, it embedded itself in a sofa. The instigator's taunts at the railway sta tion goadei Sipidio to shoot A DHL AIDS, April 7

The Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention, in the name of six thousand women, resolved to offer heartfelt and loyal congratulations to the Prince of Wales on his escape. Brisbane, April 7 The Government has congratulated the Prince of Waleß, Melbourne, April 7 The Oonsuls of the various European Continental Nations waited on the Lieu ten ant-Governor and expressed their congratulations on the eacapa of the Prince of Wales.

His Exoellency the Governor has reoeived the following cablegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies :—•• Her Majesty the Queen commands me to convey cordial thanks for the loyal message from yourself, your Ministers and people of New Zealand, The Duke of York also conveys his thanks for the kind congratulations on the escape^ of his Rcyal Highness the Piicce of Wales.'

THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

United Proes Association—By Klectrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, April 7 The steamer South Australian, from Sydney, entered the heads with the yellow flag flying, and was quaran tined. A fireman named Brown is suffering from plague, Sydney, April 7 There were four cases of plague to day :—Powell (Waverley), a boy Smith (Redfern), Mra M'Bride (Forest Lodge), and one unknown. A giri named Rawlinson died in quarantine. April 8, Fresh cases to-day are:—Elizabeth Langford (Prince Alfred Hospital), Mary Bosheli, and Fred Bosheli, mother and infant (King Street); Kennedy (Marrickville), Mason (Para matta), Shaw (Woolloomooloo). The following deaths occurred :■— EHzibeth Langford, Fred Boahell, Yates, Gaynor and Mabel Quinn. Received Wakapuaka April 9, 9 50 a m, This Office 10.52 a m Sydney, April 9 The President of the Board of Hpalth in an interview, says be regards the plague in command of the city, that the spread is due absolutely to rats, that nothing is surer than that Sydney 1 will be a ruined city unless the rats are killed. The only people who appear to be ignorant of this are the inhabitants.

THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO IRELAND.

i United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapoaka April 9, 8 50 a.m, This Office 9 38 a.m) London, April 8 The Queen received a wonderful ovation in the poorest quarters of Dub lin. Her Majesty reviewed 30,000 children in Phoenix Park from all parts of the country. Wellington, April 9^ The Bight Hon. Mr Seddon has received the following cablegram from the Secretary to the Queen, dated Dublin, April 3:—" The Quean is gratified by New Zsalander'e, especially the Irishmen's, sympathy in her splendid reception here."

The British Army.

United Press Association—By Eleotria Telegraph—Copyright

LoNpofy Apr'l 6 Two qompanie3 of the Irish Guards, which the Queen recently directed to be enrolled, have been ordered to be embodied. The new regiment will be generally stationed in Ireland. Orders have been Issued for the embodiment of Royal Reserve Regi ments of Dragoon Guards, Dragoons, Hussars and Lancers. Each regiment will consist of 594 men.

Suspected Incendiarism.

•What appears to have been a determined though ill-planned attempt to destroy the Ohristchurch Supreme Court buildings, was discovered about seven o'olook on Saturday morning. On the arrival of the oharwoman, she found a window in the southern wall, just below the staircase leading to the cells, broken. Oa making further examination the remains of some burned paper were found, and it was also observed thai the lining of the wall, near the window frame, was scorched by fire. The outbreak had nob got a firm hold, as when the discoverer came upon the evidences of ifa there were no signs of eves smouldering flames! Apparently the attempt was made late on Friday night or very early in the morning. As the portion where the attempt was made to set the building on fire is built of stone, and there is comparatively libtle woodwork about, with the exception of the staircase, ib does not appear thab the misoreant's plans were well laid. More damage could have been done by breaking a window in the wooden portion of tho building, where a large portion of the papers are kept, and which contains the office of the Registrar and the Clerk of Awards under the Conciliation Act.

To-day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunbdin, April 9 Archibald Henry Crawford, merohanb, was adjudicated a bankrupt on the petition of Joseph Henry Stanley. iNVEROARiKn.Zj, April 9 James Patterson, a married man, formerly a tailor at Stratford, was arrested here, and charged with attempting to escape with the object of defrauding his creditors. He was remanded to Wellington. A serious gas explosion occurred at the railway hotel yesterday, caused by the servant aearohing for a leak with a lighted (taper. The staircase was lifted some inches, Windows and crockery wero smashed, and a oouple of doors blown in. The damage ii about £50. The servant escaped with tinged eyebrows. ,

Transport in Collision.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Capetown, April 7 The transport Wingfield rammed the Union liner Mexican daring a fog, near Capetown. The Mexican sank. Every body was saved.

Received Wakspuaka April 9, 8 50 a.mi This Office 9.38 a. m, Capetown, April S The Wingfield had remounts aboard. The impact between the two vessels was terrific. Fine discipline prevailed. Most of tha mails were Bayed from the sinking steamer.

Ashburton County Racing Club.

A meeting of the committee of this club was held in the office of the Becreiary, Mr A. A. Fooks, on Saturday evening. Present —Messrs T. E. Upton (chairman), J. Hamp ton, F. Russell, R. Frledlander, and E J* Paul. Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Messrs P. Thomas and R. M. Outhbertion. Letters were received from the handieapper, Mr J. E. Henry, and the starter, Mr H. Piper, stating they would be unable to attend owing to the I Wellington meeting taking place on the j same date as the Asbburton one.

After full consideration, it was unani mously resolved that the meeting bo post poned to the 16th and 17 of May. It was arranged for nomination! to be due on April 28, the handicaps to appear on May 5, and acceptances to close on May 12. This being all the business, the meeting terminated.

A New York Sensation.

A CHARGE AGAINST AN ACTRESS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph New York, April 6 Much excitement and satisfaction have been caused in New York owing to the collapse of the prosecution against Miss Clga Nethersole, the well known actress, on a charge of taking part in an indecent production of a piece named " Sappho " The jury acquitted Miss Nethersole. The com plaint stated that " Sappho " was* the portrayal of the life of a diesolute | woman, in a way offensive to the public morals, and that Misa Nether j sole permitted one of the actors to i carry her up a flight of stairs in full view of the audience in an improper | manner.

Winslow Sports & Racing Club

A meeting of the Winslow Sports and Raoing Club was held at the Winslow Hotel on Saturday night. Present—Messrs Wm. Sutherland (chairman), R Burnett, P Grace, OD Drennan, P Kennedy, J Cusack, J Ryan, R Kensington, A Thompson, H Rainey, T Sutherland, and R Thompson* Correspondence from members was dealt with. The resolution passed, devoting the profit of the meeting to the Patriotic Fund, was resoinded. After discussion, it was unanimously re solved " That the profitß arising from the meeting be devoted to the Ashburton Mounted Corps fund, now in the course of formuion."—The motion was carried with much enthusiasm. The members of the club de.-ire to hand over to the corps aa large a cheque as ptssible, and trust the public wil eupport 1-uch a worthy object, and show their patriotism by attending in large numbers at the races at Winalow on Her Maj sty's birihday. A vote of thanks ta the chairman termi nattd the meeting

THE FEDERATION QUESTION.

United Press Association—By Biootrio Telegrsph— Copy right London April 7 Mr Reeves, at Thursday's meeting, implied that New Zealand desired the option of joining the federation as an original State within seven years, and objected to the limitations of appeals. After consultation, Mr Chamberlain and the delegates generally admitted that New Zealand's case was not urgent, acd decided that it was timely to make a fresh effort to induce West Australia to join on the terms embodied in the Bill.

The Times in an inspired article, says that under some circumstances the Federal Court; would be the worst tribunal for the decision of constitu* tional appeals owing to local influence, while the Privy Council is impartial, gi ring satisfaction in similar Canadian appeals.

Mr Parker's conciliatory attitude has impressed all concerned, A protracted argument took place between the law officers, Mr Chamber 1 lain, and the delegates. There was much plain speaking, without altering views, Ultimately Mr Chamberlain seemed disposed to waive all the point?, except appeals, regarding which the law officers and himself are much concerned, as affecting Imperial unity. The delegates replied that they had no authority to agree to waiving this point. Mr Chamberlain requested the reference of the matter to the respective Premiers,

The Commonwealth Bill will be introduced immediately after Easier if an agreement is arranged.

(Received Wakapuaka April 9, 9 15 ».m, Traa Office 10.18 a.m) Melbourne, April 9

The Premier received the following cable from Mr Deakin :—" The position of the Federal Bill now is that the New Zealandera' claims are practically out of court, but Mr Reeves has entered a protest against the limitation of appeals. There is a possibility of Weatralia joining."

The Lyttelton limes Wellington correspon dent says : —At the Foresters' Hall on Friday night the Preatier said that the reason he hud taksn no part in bhe earlier stages of the Federal Bill, was because it would have been deemed unwarrantable on his part to do so. The Australian colonial were then framing a constitution, and now the matter had reached a point in which New Zealand was distinctly interested. New Zealand required, and would insist on, the open-door policy. He objected to the abrogation of the prerogative Of the Queen in the matter of appeal. The twenty-fifth section of the Commonwealth Bill was so framed that people like the Maoris would be excluded from participation in tbe election of members of the Federal k Parliament in the same way as Australian hlaoks. He would oppose this strenuously. The correspondent points oat that the twenty-fifth section of the Oommoßwealch Bill only excludes aboriginals, where they am excluded in their own particular State from the franchise, but the Maoris possess a spepial and the ordinary franchise. Haying a right to register, they oannot he excluded under the Commonwealth Act from participa tion in elections.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

An Incident of the Eeit Biver

A Detachment of British Surrounded

They Surrender After a Des perate Besistance.

Major-General Hutton.

A Cattle Baid

The Engagements at Wepener

Mr Bhodes in England

Gtneral Clements' March

An Attempt Agaimst Milner

Tk« Doornspruit Affair

The British Casualties

Names of the Missing New

Zealanders

United Press Association—By Electric Tel»gr»ph—Copyright. London, April € AH the prisoners captured at Doorn apruit have been sent to Wynburg. Among the documents captured with the convoy at Doornspruit were (according to the Boer account) plans correcting Dr. Jameson's route from Mafeking to Pretoria and also a list j of the Free State burghers who have surrendered. ' The newspapers discredit the Boers' assertion tbat they captured, at Doom* spruit, the British plans for the invasion the Republic?. Fifty men of X squadron of Kitchener's Forse, while guarding a farm at Beit Eiver, on March 15, were surrounded. They offered a desperate resistance. They loopholed the walls and for three days were without food. Then they caught a goat. Alt their horses died of starvation. On the fourth day, the men being completely exhausted, surrendered. Four hundred Boers were engaged in tbe attack on the detachment of Kitchener's Horse at the farm house on the Beit River. Major General Hutton, late commanr dant of the Canadian forces, has been appointed to the command of a division composed of the Carbineers, A ustraliam and Canadians at Bloecofontein. An Australian detachment captured one thousand cattle near Brandfort. General Brabant's engagement at Wepener was confined to the outposts, Mr Cecil Bhodes has arrived in London. Ha will return to Rhodesia in a few weeks. General Clements' force marched continuously for fifteen days. General Clements' long march was without incident, He found the country peaceful. Two men were arrested at Beaufort West for attempting to wreck the train in which Sir Alfred Milner returned from Bloemfontein to Cape town. April?

Several members of the Imperial Yeomanry were killed at Doomspruifc, The British casualties numbered 450

It is officially reported that Colonel Broad wood's losses included the follow* ing New Zealanders missing :—Qaarter master Sergeant Berland, Sergeant Harris, Privates Jewel', Miller, Pope, Powtll, Tarrant, Valentine, Wyllie, Butters, Catherall, Oossar, Franklin, Heenan, Prosaer, Palmer, and Waldie.

[Quartermaster-Sergeanb D. Berland wu Sergeant-Msj or of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles ; Trooper C. Jewell was a member of the Auckland Mounted Rifles; Trooper V. 8. Miller, Canterbury Mounted Rifles; Trooper F. Pope, Waikato Mounted Riflas ; Trooper G Powell, Alexandra Mounted Rifl.6*} Trooper H Valentine, Hawara Mounted Riflea: Trooper J. Wylie, Alexandra Mount ed Bliss; Trooper M. Gossar, Canterbury Mounted Riflea ; Trooper J Heenan, South land Mounted Riles; Trooper D. Proner, Elleamere Mounted Rifles; Trooper S. Palmer, Hawera Mounted Rifles; Troops D. Waldie, Wellington Permanent Artillery; Trooper Butters, Permanent. Artillery; Trooper Tarrant. joined from Nelson j Trooper datherall, Hastings; Sergeant Harris, Wellington ; and Trooper JVankliia, Wellington.]

General Broad wood's casualties in cluded the following : —Queensland Mounted Infantry—Killed, Corporal Couley, Private Recce; wounded dangerously, Private Strong; wounded slightly, Private Logan ; missing, Bom bardier Wieck, Privates Breydon, Spurway, H. Johnson and Sfcaines.

Fighting at Reddersburg.

A British $«rce

Fire Companies Captured After "Twenty-one Hours Fighting

A Fight at Boshof

Villebois Mareuil Killed

The Prisoners

London, April 7 A official report is to hasd that a strong Boer force, with four guns, on Wednesday, surrounded and captured three companies of the Royal Irish Rifles and two companies of the Ninth Mounted Infantry, at Redderiburg, thirty five miles south of Bloeinfontein, The fighting lasted twenty-ene hours, The liw&h commenting on, thp Reddersburg fight, insists qn the urgency of entrenching isolated posi tions to enable them to stand a short siege. It forecasts that the war will be one of small actions equally with great combinations, and possibly the war will be wholly detail, After tba battle, of Reddersburg detachments were sent from Bloemfon tein to Springjontein, but obtained nq news of the missing British force. ! Lord Mathuen, at Boshof, killed 7of the enemy, including Count De Villebois M^reuil, tha French strategist. The British also took 54 prisoners, nobody escaping. The fighting lasted four hoifrs. After the Boera hoisted the white flag at Boshof a Boer ihot Captain Boyle, of the Imperial Yeomanry, dead. The murderer was killed,

THS ASHBU&TON GUARDIAN .• MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1900



™* H . M. . JON ES. STREET BICYCLES. BICYCLES —B ICYCL! Si= TT A VINO REGEIVfr-D A, SHIPMENT OF 3BE FAMOUS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt I'eturns THESE Cycles are Well Made, Up-to-Datp, Strong, Bide', Lighb^ and Easy Running, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and «qual to any*£2o in the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £16 CASH- TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportnnity to secure a wall-built serviceable Machine ao Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cycle?, Ladies' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOR NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Fhompson's Organs and Pianos. H. M. J. O N E S . ' NOTICE TO FARMERS. .^■B abe GASH BUYERS of PRIME MILLING WHEAT ■IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill. We can supply Oornsacka^at cost price, CANTEBBURY BOLLEB FLOUB MILLS, (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager. 17th March, 1900. 31



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THE New Zealand OLOTHIiG FAOTOeV TS NOW SHOWING A L\RGiSSIOCK OF Winter (joocU Men's Sic Sails .. 2U, 25', 29* 6\ Men's Tweed Trousurs 7- 6», 8 91,9-61 Men's G. veri Coats .. 29 6:!, 39.. 61, 52. 6*l B«y&' Covert Coats from .. •» 14s Boy' Reefer O>,ts from .. .. 6< 6i Jsiy-' S'ilor Suits from .. .. 7* Boys' Norfo k Su ts from .. .. U* 6d 50 d zn Serge ami Twetd C^p.l. The iarge3t variety in town, 20 rlozon Soft Felt Huts, newest (-hape?. Wii-.e Shins 5i 6.1, 636-1, 7* 6i, 8 6,9. 61 A new? line of. short fronted White Shirts. Few Tifs, Bracps, Glovcp, iV'nfflsrs, Collars, Umbrella^, Woo! Shirts, rtc Ladikb and Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats, Mape to Order. it. large variety of Patterns to choose from. NEW 558/iLAND TLOTHING FACTORY. F, H. BKOKIJNGSALM, Manager



S B & o Of o 5 cd • i Q LD S '[Tj 1^ ,'f H3 ALCORN is r>os? showing a well Ltd- Boieci.ed stock of New Wia:er Milli nery, Dresß Goo's, Cupim, Jacket?, Mac iotosh«a, etc. Ladies' aud Children's Under clothing in stock and mivde to order WANTKD KNOWN—Galvanised Barb Wir<; (hog or cattle) 15* 9d per cwt, >»» ? P.:■•>(..k Win' 13: 61 p^r cwt, Bran 3b ?,.. , ■ ;-,,!/ — Kj.ktchkr KOS , Aabburton ..■•■. ;]^ .^'.-■.r.'-nv >'■ rf the . .>. liiu, oi .uiTcaELL & IURKiiB, ifom old premises in Taacred Street) to New Shop is Eurcett Street,



LUWULYN OWEN. M'U.S.M. OBUTIFIOATED TEAOHER. lOC^L Representative of the London _J College of Music, and of the Musical International College. ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT, The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. OSBORN COOMBE, | PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TTIHITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis' V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELUN OWEN at> hia Mueio Studio, Arcado Chambera. Aahburton. or afc Commercial Hotel. MISS M. BICHARDSON, riIEAOHER OF PIANO. 1 Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application. First term commencea on let February. ( __ n I^B MISS CARSON. riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply &b Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakauui Road East). " NOTICE." j T ADIE3 wishing to learn the art of Shirt ' JLj and Collar Ironing and Glossing, also i '■ the baßfc method of making SUrch, either ; with or without. Coxon'a Gloss, can do 80 by applying to this office for address of »dv-rMßer. 3 261 | Smoke New Venus



ODDFELLOWS HALL, ASH- ' BURTON. Lessee—Mb Dougias Apoelon. THURSDAY RE XT (12th APRIL) A GREAT DRAMATIC TREAT ! MR Douar.AS Ancelon haa the honour to announce that he has tpeoially en gaged the popular actor WALIERBENTLFY Prior to his Tour of the World, which fol lows New Z)alaud. J?or the first time in this town, a power ful new Melo-iirama, entitled, A HOUSE OF MY&TtBY- This Dnma was played in Sydney at the Criterion Theatre lant December, and proved , the greatest suceesß of the year. f Mn Anoelon's Dramatic Company is con sidered by the Dunedin P. ess to be the moat | ba'ented thai has ever visited New Z?aiand, I Box Plan at Jones. Prices—3', 2s, Is. Eirly doora 6d extra, 7.15 p.m. Doors open 7, commencing 8 sharp, JOHNSON WBIR, 4 49 Manager.



ASBBURTON TROTTING CLUB. fTIHE Trotting Track will be open for JL owners' and trainers' horßea eDg»gei at the Club's moating to be held on May 4 1900. Owners and trainers aro requested not to train on course in wet weather, and must close all gatea before leaving track R. J.HENRY 4 58 Secretary N.Z L~AN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, Ltd. FOUR Great Btead Winners. THE HERCULES NICHOLSON CULTITATOR. Leading Farmers' verdict if—" Absolutely the beet Cultivator ever sold in the Colony," ••FARMER'S FAVORITE" ALL STEEL DRILL Fitted with Roller bearings and New Turnip and Rape EVe \ "HINEMOA" POTATO DIGGER Coat of machine saved iv three acres of | Potatoes.) SPALDING-ROBINS ROTARY DISC PLOUGH 50 per cent saved in cost of ploughing. I We ask farmers to inspecb our n aohines for the Autumn Trade. iTHH N.Z. LO\N AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. E. G. STAVELEY, Manager. ! SOLE AGENU for Aehburton Districts: DAVID THOMAS. 3 267 ""ZEALAND lAS " at the FKOjNT SIILL B3OMING. rfIHEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, JL Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot, be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gentleman's Si'Zl Ladys £22. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lampa from 4i 61, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from Is 6d, Dunlop outfits 9ii, Elastic anklets 2j 6:1, Fai cy handles from 2i. Inspection invited. GATES? LOWaV AHD CO, Burnett Street.



E. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. Tancbed Street,' (Next McConell <Sr Compton't Stables.) AGENT for Billings and Knowle'a Spray i umps aud Famous losecticidesi Spray Pumps, complete .. £2 Knowles' "Sweeb Nicotine" 2a per bottle. „ Kill 'Em Quick Is 9d per boible.  Paris Grefn 2i 6d per lbi  Helabore Powder 2s per Ib. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannoto be said of the American Blight That to the Orohardist it gives delight, So Spray it well without compulsion With French "Kebosenb Emulsion." The cherries and pears are covered with slags, The Vines are infeatsd with naughty wee Bugs. But never say die, have you not seen There's death in the tpray of '• Sweet Nicotine." The Aphis black and the Aphis green Aro the very worst pests the peach has seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, Then why nof give " Sweet Nicotine " & show. Your fruit trees will soon be nothing bub stumps If you've not got the sense to use 11 Knowles' Pumps." The San Jose Scale ia coming your way, And your ory then will ba HLeb us Sfray," " Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jose Scale Pub a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of his tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with a lighted match—Oh, Lor. ! Whaba buster? i Catch hold of his throat and open his throttle, And dose him with " Bordeaux " out of a bottle, When he's swallowed a pink or a quart at the most, He'll be dead as a nail, or quail upon toasfe The larva of the Codlin Moth Is mors destructive than the Goth. So take my advioe as soon as he's seen Give him a Bpray of " Pabis Green." We have pests by the millions, Which give ua the Dumps* They are coming in Billions, Thank " CLARK " for his Pumpa.



NOTICE. ALL BOOK DEBTS owing to The Aeh burton Publishing Co., Ltd, as at lab April, 1898, have been placed in my hands for collection. AH Accounts nob settled by the 14th April will be SUED FOR, withoub further notice. DAVID ZANDER, Commission Agent, Tauered Streeb, Aahburton March 22,1900. Smoke New Venus



THE strength of two horses equal that of fifteen men. The strength of one pound of McKenzle'a Hondai-Lanka Tea at 2s id or 2s 6d equal one and a half poahda of any other brand, and ia abso lutely free from colouring matter. Save money by using it. Sold by Me J T pooeg, Saanders' Building?