THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Aehburton daily for— (JHRISTOHURCH—at 7.20 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.16 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TrMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNKDIN— at 12 54 p.m. (express) SrRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m. ! Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from—• CHRISTOHURCH—ab 10.45 * <».m., 12.47 p.m. (expfflis), 3 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (-xpress) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

BIRTH.

Knight—On September 9,ab Tanored Street, Ashburton, the wife of D P Knight, of a son;

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1900. COUNCILLOR DAVID THOMAS.

The annual retirement of three I Borough Councillor! is marked on the present occasion by a special circum stance that deserves more than a paßg ing notice. We allude U> the statement made by Councillor D. Thoma« at the Council meeting that he did not intend to seek re-election. We venture to say that that the regret expressed by his fellow Councillors but faintly indicated the feeling throughout the Borough when Councillor Thomas' decision be came known. He ha« been so long and so prominently connected with Borough affairs, that perbaps this was only to be expected by those who have been associated with him as almost an old identity of nearly a quarter of a century. Mr Thomas entered tha Council in 1386, and was elected Mayor in 18S9 and 1890. He has re presented the burgesses for fourteen yehrs, and there was naturally much regret, not to say astonishment, when he announced his retirement the other evening. The Borough Council, with out David Thomas will scarcely seem complete. But apart from his services to the ratepayers, there can be no question that the peo ple of Ashburton as a whole, re cognise the good service which Mr Thomas ahs rendered to the district, during his long residence in it In local politics as we have shown, his influence has been especially valuable; and he has always been ready with purse and band to assist in any good work. In sport he is recognised as a reliable patron, more particularly with regard to every branch of athleiics. We can imagine the consternation of all the amateur Associations in Ashbur ton, if Mr Thomas were to announce he was going to have nothing more to do with them. While we are on this subject, we should like to give Mr Thomas the credit hp deserves for having initiated a movement in the intereatg of the rising generation, which has been taken up generally we believe, throughout the colony: We refer to the origination of the United School Sports Association, for the encouragement of athletics amongst the pupils of the public schools. The first gathering of this Association was held in May last, and almost imme diately afterwards a similar body was established in Obristchurob, and steps are being taken elsewhere in the sam» direstion. The rising generation have therefore reason to be very grateful to Mr Thomas for his efforts in their behalf. As to the statement made by Or Thomas, that be would not offer himself for re^elbctioiij we Bhall take th»t to indicate merely that he wants a little less work to do just now, $ut we have no donbt, that when he has properly benefitted by his temporary absence from l( the giddy turmoil of civic strife," he will go back to the Council—shall we |»y like a giant re freshed.

Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found an article headed •• Amusing verdiots and how they were arrived at" { on the fourth page a telegram re Telegraph changes, and other reading'matter.

Wbathir Report—The following is flap fetin Edwin's forecast:—North east to north and weab gale ; glass fall; indications of rain.

(This Boboxjgh Elections.—A meeting of burpesses has been convened by the Mayor, in answer to a requisition, for Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, at tho Orange Hall, to hear (Modtdatfli for the Council siita their views.

Supreme Court.—The next sittings of the Supreme Court at Timaru will take pl»OB on Tuesday, 18th September, when, wo under stand, judge Martin will preside.

Rkoiprociti—A reciprocity trade conven tion betwoen the United States and Germany has been signed at Washington.

Chicks?—Mr Horace Hutohinson main tains thafc cricket is in a parlous condition, and reforms are noeded. He appeals for narrower bats if the national game is not to die of boredom.

MIMiKKOES OF*HE Wab—A consignment of 25 Boer Mauser, Rifles, sent by the War authorities in South Africa to the New Zsaland Government, has come to hand ( -ays a Wellington telegram ) The weapons are to be cleaned and placed as mementoes of the war in Parliamentary Building*.

JJniqki Company Changes.—A Dunedin telegram announces that Csptaio Rutter succeeds Gaptafn Lobb on the Kini, the latter joiniug the Taigri, goes to the Wanaka, and Captain Brophy, of the Taupo, is suc ceeding Captain Ratter oa the Herald* As the result of the Mapourika stranding, Captain Spence is retired from the Union Company's service.

Opening of the Tiknis Seasoh—Satur day afternoon proved an exceptionally fine day for the reopening ef the Ashburton Tennis Club, and a large gathering of mem* bers and their friends collected at the asphalt jisourjis in Cameron Street. General interest* ing games were played, after which after* noon tea was provided by the Club. The President, MrBW Purnell was present, and ibhe energetic Secretary Mr W Ooath, looked well after the interests of the visitors. Before the people dispersed, several pho£v graphs were taken of the assembly.

Lord Oubzon's Methods —Lord Curyio, the Viceroy of India, is causing considerable consternation in official oircles by his unoon ventionatity and disregard of preosdenb and red-taps methods. He hat disoatded much of the pomp aod oeromony with which his predecessors had invasted themselves, and spends much of his time wandering inctgnito through the native quarters, familiarizing himself with the life and needs of the millions he governs. He penetrates into the worst pUguo district!, with oheering words for tho dying and care for the living. He is unlike his predecessor, Lord Elgin, in thus mixing freely with all classes, whom he charms by his kindness and courtesy; and the only men who look askance at the vigorous young Viceroy are the old-fashioned officials, with whose dilatory methods he shows little sym pathy.

The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds— H 6d and 2i 6d

Pkkrs at Thb Front —There are no fewer than thirty-seven peers and twenty-aeven members of tho House of Commons now serving at the front. •

Accident—-As Mr W. Candy was driving across the Ashburton-bridgo on Friday tho swingle-bar of his trap gave way. The horse started off, and Mr Candy, who kept his hold on the reins, was dragged about a couple of chains, and received some naaty bruiseß. I

Sunday Football,—Owing to tho preva. lenca of Sunday football *t Mangawek* and other parts' ot the Raogitikei district, the Rangitikei Football Onion roeantly passed a resolution so the effiot th*b la future any union matches ptayed on a Sunday would nob be recognised. r

Lobd Kitchener.—lt is a peculiar fact that Lord Kitohoner gained his first ex perience as a soldier under the French Flag. At tho outbreak of the war of 1870 he offered himself as a volunteer to General Ch&izy, commander of tho army of tho Loire. On returning to England, after the fall of Paris, he obtained * commission ,in the Royal Engineers.

Thk Domain Ciomng Track—Subscrip tions towards tho asphalting of tho oyollng track at tho Domain oval, are coming in very satisfactorily. Mr Buckley, with his usual liberality, heading the list with five guineas. It is hoped that the Cycling Club will now be ablo to get the Sports Association to put tho work in hand at onct, so that the fcraok will be available early this season.

8k Patrick's Sports Committbb Cok osrt—As will be noticed by an advertise ment in this issue, the abovo Assosoiation have secured the service! of two of the best fingers in Now Zsaland, Miss Rose Blaney, and Mr Carter, both of Dunedin, and no doubt a treat is io. store for the musical portion of the people of Ashburton.

The 1ia«« Heron Wateb Sohbh'b —The following notioe of motion was given at the last maeting of the County Council by Mr lit EG Wright for County Council meeting on ■October^'l9oo:—"That a Committee be appointed to consider the necessity of bringing down a supply of water from Lake HeroD, to supplement the supply from other sources,;Bo as to provide for any further extension of the water rao<s to all parts of the county, that can be reached from the headworks on the north and south branches of tb* Ashburton."

Thb Post Oiticb and shb War.—-The Post Office has cent over 3,400 men fco the froot since the commencement of the cam paign. Besides these, hswever, it has also sent out 400 trained men for the postal >nd telegraph services of tho Army, as well as 320 skilled telegraphists and constructors of telegraph lines to assist the Royal Engineers. This is a distinct contrast to the Crimean War, when the whole staff sent out to deal with the correspondence of .the Army numbered one post master, thre,e assistant postmasters, and seven letter-sorters.

St John Ambulance Society.-—The first lecture of the 2nd aid oourae of the St John Ambulance Society, was given by Dr Bolger, on Saturday afternoon, September Sbh, and ir is pleasing to note that the class haß several new members added to the roll. These lectures promise to be as interesting as the former ones as evidenced by the at tendance of those present. During tho present) eessiori lectures will be given by Drs Trevor, Bolger, and Miss MoAndrew. The next lecture will bo given on Saturday the 15th at 4 pm. All members are requested to assemble a little before that time to enable the roll being called, and any business being transacted before the lecture commences.

Watbrton—A most successful limelight entertainments was given in the public Hall, Waterton, by the Rev. J Campbell on Sat urday evening, when the building was crowded by an appreciative audience. The pictures were beautifully clear and numbered 185, being illustrative of p!aot| of |coionial and {old world interest, In the same build ing, Mr Campbell held a pictorial Mission Service bsb night-, at 7.30, when the Halt Was again packed. Views were shown of events in the lite of Christ, especially those connected with the Passion, and addresses Were given interspersed with hymns thrown on the screen, which were heartily sung by the large congregation. The service proved to be of a very impressive charaoter.

News in Brief.

The 7tied for September is a good number of this always readable monthly. In addi tion to interesting articles on a variety of subjects connected with music, science, etc., there are several illustrations, and an art supplement, entitled " Moztrb's Requiem Mass." A novel prz* competition is an nounced, and those interested may find par ticulars respecting this in another column.

Morrow, B^issett & Co. are in receipt of a cablegram stating that the MoOormiok Binder has baea awarded the highest honour, viz., the Grand Prizs nfc tha Paris Exposition, besides numerous other special prif^s. This places tho McGormiok in a position to be proud of,

. New tariff prices are announced by Nelson Moate and Co., the well-known tea mer chants and blenders. Three new blends are being introduced by the $rm from date, including the Champion blend at 2s per Ib. AH blends sold by Nelson, Moate and Co, have been reduced in price by 2d per Ib. Thus the N. 2, formerly sold at'2s 4d, will now be sold at 2« 2d, and the No. 1, formerly 2s, will bo sold at Is lOd per Ib.

A Gathering of Veterans.

United Press Association—By ESeotrio Telegraph Wellington, September 8 One of the most interesting gatherings ever held at Wellington took place at Go vernment House thii afternoon, when at the invitation of Lord and Lady Kanfuriy, about 150 naval and military veterans assembled ostensibly to celebrate Sebastopol Day, but in reality the Governor's idea was to bring together, as he did at Auckland about three months ago, the naval and military veterans of the Empire. Than the idea was a popular one was evidenced by the fact that the guests came from New Plymouth on the wett coast and from Napier on the east) coast, and oomprised men who had served in all ranks of Her M&j -sty's Imperial Naval and Military forces—men wtp had come through the sufferings of the Crimean war, the horrors of the Indian Mutiny, theChiaa, Kbffie and Egyptian wars, and ooofitcts with the natives of New Zealand. The tables were laid in the ball room, which had been specially decorated for the ooca' sion under the direction of the Countess of Ranfurly. The guests assembled at 2 o'clock and were received by His Exoellenoy and Lady Ranfurly, who wer6 attended by Lady Constance Knox and the Hon Hill Trevor and the Boa Mr Butler. Amongsc those present- were Messrs Seddon, Ward, and Carroll, representing the Ministry. The toast of the Queen was proposed by the Governor. During an interval the party adjourned to the lawn, where they were photographed in sections, comprising the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the Kaffir Chinese, and native wars. The toast of " Lord Roberts and Her Majesty's Forces in South Africa, was proposed by the Go* vernor, who said that speeches at Govern ment House g»therit>ga were not usual, but on that occasion he would break tha rule , He observed that the occasion was a fitting one, and considered that he was in being able to gather together to rrrany veteran* who had helped to build up the Empire in the'past. The accommodation of Government House was not sufjioient to accommodate all the veterans in the district, but do one had been intentionally left o'ujb. The veterans present woujd from time to time no doubt have criticised thepondnot of affairs in South Africa, and differed in the methods with which that war had been carried out, but he felt that thtre was no difference of opinion as to tho taotios adopted by Lord Roberts. Hs expressod his pleasure at seeing so many veterans present, and hoped that tho spirit of com radeship would be revived by the assooia bion of that day, and that it would remind them of those who fought for Queen and country. The rest of the afternoon was epenfe in social intercourse, and the pro peedingJ terminated by the company singing the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne. Among the veterans; prepeut wero General Sir George Whitmore, Sir Alfred Douglas. Colonel Gorton, Inspector Pendar, Liouton. ant-Colonel Messenger, Lieutenani-Colonel Fortor, and Colonel Ponton,

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Qopyripht londok, Septembers General Bailer has engaged General Botha's left flVnk. Major General lan Hamilton has passed Duiatroom, and threatens Bot ha'B right flank.

The British have evacuated Lady brand.

The besiegers were Boers previously repulsed by Majoy-General Bruce Hamilton at Winbnrg on August 26th. Later messages state that Ooaiman d*nt Forries and raiding parties who took part in the siege of Ladybraud, are laageted on an inaccessible moun tain between Maqualting Nek and Winburg, and are daily recruiting burghers released on parole.

Sept 9 Major General lan Hamilton's movement combined the Leicesters and First King's Rifles, and proved a success

Dragging a battery to tka top of a steep, commanding hill, they forced the Boers in General Butler's front to retire, enabling Dnndonald and Brockle hurst to occupy Lydenburg on Thurs day. , «'- " \ There were a few casualties on the 1 part of the Boers, most of whose guns and stores went to Krugerspost, the rest to Spifzkop. De Wet has joined Theron near Johannesburg, and th» combined o >m | mandos, numbering eighteen hundred, hold a strong position south of the town, but have no guns.

Ifc is hinted that Major General Baden-Powell, before assuming a pott in the annexed territories, is coining to England.

He is consulting Sir Alfred Milner in regard to the organisation of the military and police. Capetown, Sept 7 Genetal Baden-Powell, while visiting Sir Alfred Milner, waß given an ovation at Capetown.

Lisbon, Sept 7 A thousand Portuguese are leaving here for Delagoa Bay, London, September 7

J H Hofoieyer is ill and has sailed ffom the Oupe. He settles in Holland

COLONIAL CASUALTIES.

The following oolonial casualties are reported :—Slightly wonnned, Elands River—Troopers Hazel, Douglas, and Lloyd, Victorian Bushmen ; R Hoard, Queenslander. Missing — Lance-Oor poral Chester, Troopers Allison, Sproule, Kin?, New South Wales. Dangerously wounded, Watervoian der—Private Force. Slightly wounded —Lieutenant F Darling, Privates But terrain, Monger, McOonab, Weitern Australians,

Woanded at Ottoshoop — Trooper Tweedie, Victorian.

Died of enterio — Lance-Oorpora! Oallen, Victorian,

Dunedin, September 8 A letter has been receivod from Otago nurses now at tha front, who write in the highest terms of the honpitale. Nurne Hay, referring to the O"e at Johannesburg, isys that nothing better can be found ia London

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

i United Prase Association—By Electric Telegraoh—Copyrighb. HoNff Kong, September 7 I Frequent street rioting has occurred in Canton. Large masses of Black Flags, under the leadership of Liuz-e, are traversing Hunan and Hupei* provinces, north wards, Berlin, September 8 The Fmperor, in the course of a speech ia connection with the naval manoeuvres at Stettin, laid he war convinces! that the Germans Had been sent to the Far East to establish lasting order and secure the protection of German traders: He added signs* ficantly :—" I am not anxious about the future. I am convinced of the success of my plans, assuring the tost interests of the Fatherland."

THE CATHOLIC PROGRESS.

Sermon by Archbishop Redwood.

Uaitai Pratt Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right

Sydnet, Sept t

A large Dumber of Catholic digni taries from all parts of Australasia have arrived to take part in th.c dedica tion ef St Mary's Cathedral to-morrow, and the Congress duriag the week, September 9 There was a great and impressive ceremony at the dedication of Sfc Mary'g Cathedral. The Cardinal presided^ »nd archbishops and bishops from every part of Australasia were present, to gether with 200 priests. Archbishop Redwood and Bishop Grimes were the New Zealand prelates.

The Governors of New South Wales and Queensland and the Lieutenant Governor of New Guinea were pre sent,

Pontifical High Mass was celebrated and Archbishop Redwood preached a lengthy sermon, contrasting the Roman Oatholic with non Roman Oatholic churches. The preacher said that the swarms of contradictory denominations existing in the world to day had neither unity, sanctity, Catholicity, nor apos tolieity. Protestantism in all its branches teemed with conflicting sects, which were on the increase. Its main principle was private judgment; the Bible, interpreted by private opinions being the scarce of variations, division, and utter anarchy. This anarchy was the fountain head and g^eat force of modern insdelity.and agnosticism

The Voyage of the Stella.

United Prt« A«ooi»tion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, September 7 The ioe in Table B*y pushed the Stella on to the land. Three of the crew sent to establish depots disappeared. The ex* pedition subsisted on dogs and bears for one hundred iajs.

I A Cough Gore, W»hoo, Koolibah or <± Benjamin Gum e<» 8 AsHBUBfOH

New Guinea.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright Melbourne, Sept 9 Sir William Lyne interviewed the Premier in reference to New Guinea, when the latter paid Victoria was pre pared to pay her chare to carry on tke administration until New Guinea had been taken over.

The Australian Commonwealth

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, Sept 8 MrJF Hogtn, member of Mid-Tip perary, is a passenger by the Paparoa for Australia, to act as the " Daily Chron icle's" federation commissioner. [Mr J B Hogan was formerly a resident of Victoria, and was educated at 8t Patrick's College, Melbourne, He is a journalist. In 1881 he joined the literary staff of the " Ar gus, " and did not settle in London till 1817.3

PARIS EXHIBITION.

A Tribute to England*

United Press Association'—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, Sept 8 M Picard, Commissioner-General at the Paris Exhibition, seizad the oppor tunity (or the visit of the delegates of the Congress of the British Chambers of eomnierce to make a striking demon stration, and arranged allegorical groups carrying French and British flags, the orchestra playing " God Save the Queen."

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Axaoouttion—By Electric Teiegr«ph

London, September 7

In the Chancery division of the Court Mr Justice Farewell granted an injunction restraining the Amalga* mated Society of the Railway Se rants and the secretaries, R. Bell and J. Holmes, from watching and besetting blacklegs in connection with the late Taff Vale Railway Btrike, The society intends to appeal...

Madame lcaceseu, the Australian lady champion swimmer, attempted to swim the English Channel, from Calais to Dover, but failed to complete the whole distance; She awam 20 miles in 20J hours. ' The Bank of Australasia has de clared a dividend of 9 per cent., added £40,000 to the reserve, applied £20,000 to the reduction in the value of the premises account, and carried forward £12,575.

In a fire in an outfitter's shop, at Tanbridge Wells, in Kent, the mana ger, named Tat nun, and bis three daughters, perished, owing to the key of the escape door being missing. Towns is favourite fcr the sculling match, at 12 to 4 on. September 8. The refitting of the warship Archer has been completed, and she has sailed for Australia.

Dr Drutnmond Morier, Adelaide, has been appointed Australian repre sentative on the committee to re organise the British Medical Associa tion.

The crises amongst the wool firms at Roubaix, in Faance, is over. The banks are assisting the firms to prevent liquidation. Constantinople September 7

One hundred and eighteen arrests, including two State officials, have been made here on a charge of plotting against the Sultan. Washington, Sept 8

The Government has informed the Canadian Postmaster-General that the Philippines is regarded sg American territory. Melbourne, Sept 8 Lady Snowden, wife of Sir Arthur Bnowden, Neave and Lane, solicitors, ia dead. Sydney, September 3 Speaking at a meeting at the New Guinea Mission, Mr JLe Hunte, the Lieutenant-Governor, paid a high tribute to the Mission* He said the Government owed everything to mis sions, which saved the contributing colonies thousands in the cost of yearly administration, which would have doubled, perhaps quadrupled hat for the missionaries.

September 9 At baseball, New Sooth Wales beat Victoria by an innings and 3 runs.

FOOTBALL

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Ckristchchch, Beptember 8 Senior football here closed on Saturday with the interprovinctal match, Canterbury v. Southland, and after* a very evenly conteitsd game, Canterbury were victorious by three points (a try) to nothing, Wellington, September 8 TheOtago v. Wellington football match took place to-day, and resulted in a win for Wellington by eight points to 6. Aupkland, September 8 The football match, Auckland v Taranaki, took place this afternoon, and resulted in a win for Auckland by 19 points to 3. More than six thonsand people were present

A Christchurch Sensation.

Per Press Association

Chkistchurch, September 9 A sensation was oauaed here yesferdey by the disoorery of he body of an infant buried on private property. Mr David Archer, a blaokumith, was digging his garden at soioe depth when he oame across a soap box, and upon examination found th*t it contained the body of a fall-grown infant. The polios were communicated with, and inquiries showed that it was the body of a child of a previous tenant. The child was born in Maroh last, and had lived a quarter of an hour only, and thickin« that he was doing no wrong the father buried it m the garden. The late Dr Hunt attended att|»e coo^dment, and gave a oert»eo**e ot death. It i| prp bnble that the father will be prosecuted for a breach of the Cemeteries Act

Sporting.

Per United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Lokdov, September 9 The race for bhe Kempton Regulation Plate resulted as follows j—Syerift 1, Naka 2, St. Moritz 3. Sf dnby, September 8

There was fine weather and a good attend anoe on the opening day of the Australian Jockey Oltib'a Spring Meeting. Following are lesniti:— DERBT-Msliter 1, Hautboy 2, Hautess 5. " ' Eysoss Handjoaj—Ampier 1, Cyanide 3, Auld Lang Syne and Daudy, dtad beat, 3,

CORRESPONDENCE

(W!- I d<! no* htld <>«Mewes reapersibte tot opinloDsnpiMsed bj our correspondents

AN UP TO DATE SLAUGHTERHOUSE.

*O TKK EDITOR Biß,—ln reply to "Sanitary Inquiry" last night re Dr Symes singling oat.one slaughterhouse, as being the best kept in Canterbury, I beg to inform him and the public, that it was Rule's slaughterhouse.— I am, Ac, J.H.R.

THE SLAUGHTER YARDS.

TO THB CDITOB Sir,—ln justice to myself, permit me to say that at the recent inapeotion of slaughter yards by Dr Symes mine was omitted. Had the Dr'stiim aliowed, I am satUioi his report would bars been satisfactory, I may mention that at a former public inspection, my slaughter yard was referred to as "the one bright exception."—l am, &o, E, J. Cox.

EXTENSION OF WATER RACES

TO THI EDITOK Sib,—la a discussion which took plaoe at the litib meeting of the Counkj Council, cpoa the motion of Mr Wright, regarding an application by some settlers n««r the Hindi for a water supply, you credit Mr Wright with having moved, and me with having opposed the following resolution, viz. :— " Th»t the rrquest of Messrs Gid dings and Leathern be complied with provided the water ,is available." That was Dot so. What Mr Wrighb moved was, that "Tha application be granted." It was the grant ing of this application unconditionally boat I strongly opposed. I pointed oat that for some years patt the Council had laid down a rule that fresh applications for water raoM should only be granted conditionally o{ water being available. I farther argued that in the faoe of the engineers reputed reports " that the risk of «hort»ge is increased with every mile which may be made," the granting without this proviso would, if continued, break down the whole water race system, I then moved at an amendment that "Vh« application from Mr Leather and others be postponad till the next meeting," when the question of the i Lake Heron scheme Would oome up for discussion. This being lost, I moved as a further amendment) that the words "pro* vided the water is available " lie added to Mr Wright's resolution. The resolution with the proviso just mentioned, and not Mr Wright's, as originally moved, was carried* —I am, Jto,,

Btrao Friediandir.

FIRE AT A STATION.

THREK LIVES LOST.

United Press Association —By Eleofcrte Telegraph .

Wellington, Sept & Mr John Martin'a homestead at- Puru panga station, near Martinborough, ha* been destroyed by fire.

Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith and infant, who were visitors, perished. The other inmates escaped in their night gaimenta. September 10

A fire occnred at Martinborongh yesterday morning At two o'clock, accompanied by distressing loss of Ufa, as veil as ths total destruction of Mr John Martin's_ fine residence at Puruapanga, three miles from Martinborough. From the very meagre details available it appears that the house party on Saturday night consisted of Mr John Martin, his wife, and two uhildreo, Mr Wilson Smith (brother-in-law of Mr Martin), hie wife and ion, aged about five, and a baby boy, and Mils Doru Marki, a school friend of Miss Freda Martin's. The fire docs not appear to have been discovered until it had got hold of ths building. These of the inmates who escaped did »o in their night garments. Of those that perished only them named are knowa at present—Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith and ther infant. The boy escaped, how it is not known ; but his etoape mast have been narrow, as the poor little fellow is badly bnrnt, Mr Martin's cook, Sarah Wilson, is alto badly burnt. The house was insured for £3000 in the United Office. Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith ware building » residence for themselves in the neighbourhood of Martinborough with th« intention of settling there. .

[VSr Wilson Smith was well known in Soa'h Canterbury as a member of the firm of Smith and Temple, GeraUine, He was much liked by all who came in contact with him}.

THE LATEST

THE TiUNSVAAIi WAR

Waited Prens Aii6oUtlon~3y' Kieotrio Telegraph—Copy right

Received Wakapuaka Sep 10, 8.55 a m, This Office 921 am)

Lowdoh, Sept 9

Incessant attempts to derail trains by dynamiting the Hoes chiefly by Theron's commando, have been promptly punished. General Hart on Thursday defeated the Boers near Krugersdorp. It is believed that Theron is among it the killed, at one of De Wets letters giving important information was found -isY the pooktti of » corpit fen the battlefield

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Elsotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapnaka, Sept. 10, B§s a.m This Office 9 21 a m) Hova KoNd, September 9 Authorities at Amoy have quietened; the disturbance, and the British and Japanese have evacuated the town.

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wak»pu»ka Sept 10,9,40 a.m t Thit Office 11.8 a.m} Stdnby, September 10

Obituary—-Father Plonkett, vice provincial of the'BedeßDptoristi in Anstralia, aetat 77. Deceased cane from Perth, attended yesterday's dtdi cation at St Mary's Cathedral. E« was uncle of the present Barl Fiogall. He resigned from the Welsh Fasilier fifty years ago to become a Bedemp torist Missionary*

Mklboubki, September 10

Rose Fornoyle, »ged 17, wm lommi. iphot dead at the Soath Van Yean. Near her lay a youth named Gordon, aged 18, her sister's husband. Qardon was shot through the head, bat still alive. The latter was jealous of kit sister-in-law, and it is believed that he shot her. .

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright).

London, September 7 The progress of the plague in 61m gow bfti been arrested.

TE A H OBTON GttARDUti.: MONDAt, SEPTEMBER 10, 1900



LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. fXTJR FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, •x ib Gothic OHOIOS AND ISOVfeL DESIGNS W ALL WIBTHS. EBMNANTS OF LAST SEASON'S GO3DS AT REDUCED PAR IB 4. CARPJB2X HQUABKB, AT7GS and MATS. MITCHELL AND TURNER. i THE VERDICT OF PRACTICAL RIDERS 18 IN FAVOUR OF Absolutely Beat Built in STew Zealand. GENT'S £21 LADY'S £22. BURNETT STREET. ____ THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TJAVB » few Job Lines thrown out at STOCKTAKiNa^whicbg they are Selling atU^EAT REDUCTIONS Men's Hard and SoftFelta Is 6d, Is lid and 2a 6J Ladies Sailor Straws rrducedf to In Brown Moieskin Trousers reduced to 5a IM3 Men'a Best Crop Oorkhama 263 6d for 19i 63 Women's Otnvse Shoaa reduced to 33 61 Children's Canvas Shoes reduced to 2a 61 Men's Silk Tiea reduced to 6d and la NZ, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBCKINGBILB. Manager. imp rtant Announcement to Farmers* m**mmmmmmmmimmmm» jO*"4™l """■'!■■"■■■■■• CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DRILLS, BINDERS, ETC., IF ORDERED IMMEDIATELY Particulars from REID AND GRAY, ASHBUBTON. t¥ YOU WANT A GOOD MACHINE CHOOSE A ipwiirw flffl mi Peyond tlie sea in every land, BIJPfi fr-WH!TWORTH Cycles premier stand; si home the same, or far or wide, All Nations choose the RUDGE to ride LADY'S, £2U RENT'S, £21. large fctoek of ACCESSORIES just to hand. Everything NEW and OP-TO-UATE ; No Old fetock. fil Iftllld fllfl lpMtf CYCLE WORKS, nr m II ill 1! I VMS I BURNETT STttEET, i JJi yUillllJllliit ________^—^^^^^—■—i—b— m 30-Guinea Bicycle (ladies'or gents-) Pjee 30 Piano Free. 30 II Gold Watch offSSk) Free 30 «, Sewing Machine Free. TRIP TO THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900 ALL EXPENSES PAID, TALUB gQ GUINEAS, FREE. IN order to incress* the circulation of the Woman's Worm* we have made arrange ments whereby any subscriber may gain » ladies' bicjrole, ?alu« 30 guineas, a gentleman's bicycle, value 30 guineas, a i-octeto walnut; piano, value 30 guineas, * cold watch, Sadiea'or gentlemen's, value 80 guineas,. Without any cost beyond the *nbsetiption money. This system is not interded fotf the idler—to receive something or nothing—bob for those who are willini? to uaea little cleverness, in their spare time, for which they receive these handsom* prises. Carriage paid to your door. If you want any of the articles narnfd above yott'can procure them by becoming a mfaraiiber to thd Woman's Worm This makes you eligible to participate in oOr wethod of procuring the articles named free of cost to yon. If ety subscriber to the Woman's Woeld is entitled to one of these prizes, accord ing to conditions wesend. Subscription foe ona year Poso free, is lOd. Send addressed enrelopa with stamp (of any country will do) fur copy of paper, and full instructions, how to proceed, also say which prize you salect. Address — THE "WOMANS 9 WORLD/ 9



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTL*. TIMABV IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 55t «orea Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Wsitotis, 200 acrei Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acrei Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizaa in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 seres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aoies Totara Also unimproved agricultural and gnzivg farms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Ettatee, and two well improved Btation properties of 7000 acres each 9 3 ISLINGTON Garden Fern Users, (In 661b and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded ptisses at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Antnron Show, 1899, were grown with thli Fertiliser. Elmwood. Papanni Road. Jnne, 1899 5 Gentlemen,- I have used Islington's Fertilisers for eeraral years. . , . Itt the kitchen garden 1 use it freely and find It advantageous for ail sorts of vegetables. As a liquid manure I have never used a better for pob plants and vegetables. In fact, I always have asack of your Fertilise In my shed for an immediate use. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NICOLL BROS. District Ag. nta FIRST Con signmen OP Ml GOODS now; being opened. SPECIAL: 3000 YAKDS OF PRINT. Fast Cblours, at 4|i Yard. ASHBURTON DBAPEBY CO. ' TO LET. A COMFORTABLE Cottage of two Rooms and Scullery, situated in Grey Street. Well sheltered by a marcrocacpa fence F. FERRIMAN^ BURNBTT STREBT WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage of 2 rooms well situated. Rental—ss 6d F. FERRIMAN. TO LETT" IN TANCRED STREET, A SHOP, adjoining Mr Halls. F. FERRtMAN " TO LET, CARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD very desirable Property, at .1 present occupied by Mr A Hewson, consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached washhouse and dairy, good stabling, traphouse etc. g FERRIMAN FOR SALE AT ALLENfON, A First class Block of Land, containing 5$ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater porfcton of the purchase can remain at 6 j>er cent. Adapted for nubdlTlelon. Anyone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future will inspect and secure Mab'oCk- FBRBIMAN. . FOB SALE I HAVE received instructions to Sell a comfortable Hous« of 7 rooms, together with convenient Stablss, erected on three quarters of au acre of land, part of which Is Blocked with choice fruit trees. The house io complete with copper set) in and a good r«ng«t The property is situated in a good locality and has a good frontage em wm j,..0i,... °» ;7,g™ MAH *W»w Tariff— Champion Blend, 3/» per ib. i will ba No-11/10 ♦NpVNo. 4, No' 3 &Chawpion are new Blends. "-""" in INTRPDVP ING PY* to berw^n^Tis^a^w ack FOR OUR TEAS HAVE NOTHING ELSE, All other Brands not mentioned are reduced 2d per ib. TO LWT, .tooma in Arcade Chamber* also Office or Small Shop in th» Afo*de T* BPLLOOK _ ""industrial buildingTsooibty SHARES. for Tale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation and tw U Bhares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payments of 19 1 3d, extending over a number of years without interest. Apply fc° W. BULLOCK



TO THE DEAF—A rich I*dy, oared of Deafness and Noises in the Head bj Dr Nicholson's ArtisoialKar Drums, gave $ss) to his Institute, so that de>f pepole uqahja »0 procure the Ear Drams may nave tksm free. Address No. 667 d. The Nicholson Institute, Longoott, Gnnnersbory, Londoe,