THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashbnrton dally for— (JHRIBTUHUBOH—»f 7 W <wn 11 »m 2.15 p m, 7 5 v vi (expi&as) TIMARU—a' 1055 am,360 pm DUNEDIN-ab 12.64 pm (express) BPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashbnrtoa from— CHRIBTOHUROH—at 10.46 »m, 18.48 p n (express), 8 pm TIMARU-at 10.36 am, 2.55 pm DDNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBORN-ati 8.45 a m^

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phase* of Moon for May

Mail Notices

Mails olose for the following plaoes as under, subject to the necessary alterations: { TUEBPAY, MAY 14 For Northern Ports and Wtsfcporfc, per Tarawera, at 630 pm

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Athburton Agency of the New Zetland Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on May 10, 1901:- Wheat- Prime milling Pearl _ 2s lid „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 2dj  „ Hunter's 2s Id New Oats—Duns Is Id to is ljd „ Danish Is Id to In l|d „ Bparrowbills Is 2d to li tyi „ Canadian Is 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2e Inferior Is 6£ Peas—-Blue Prussian 2a 9i . „ Partridge 2s 7d to 2a 9d Chag—Good oatsheaf 37a 6d * Grass Seed—New Is to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on traoks at Ashbarton

HAVELOOK STREET MARKET.

There was a good attendance at Mr Henry Stephenson's weekly sale on Saturday; There was a weaker demand for pig* and the prices obtained were lower than last week. Suckers ss, weavers 6s to 9s, stores 10a to 12«, Porkers 29s 6d. Cows (in fall profit) £7 ss; Fowl* Is 3d to 2s 3d per pair; Roosters 2s 9i per pair; Ducks 3s to3»6d per pair, Turkeys 12* per pair; Potatoes 2s 93 to 3s 6d per sack; Wheat 6s to 7» per sack.

Ashburton Gusrdian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, MAY 13, 1901.

Ws have come across a good many expressions of opinion in the press of this country Utaly on the subject of , Teachers' Salaries, almost all adroit -1 ting that the teachars have a grievance, and recognising the great responsibili ties of the members of the teaching profession, and tha importance of their work. We say almost all, bat we might have said, with one exception, That exception is the Lyttelton Times, which takes up quite a unique position on this question. Our Christchurch con temporary Bays, in efFrcr, that the teachers have nothing to complain of, their pay is ample, and their work is delightful. The writer of the first article in the Times lofdly informed the teachers that " the man in the street' considered they were very fairly paid, and moreover, their hours were short and their work was " clean " Then followed a lecture on their pre posterous expectations that they should be paid better than any average worker, who. might take up one occu pation to.day and another next year and figures, presumably supplied by " the man in the street" were thrown in to finish up the unfortunate teachers. But a correspondent promptly showed that the figures (were absolutely incor rect, and only proved that the author of the article criticised knew nothing at ail about the subject:, Another cor respondent suggested that somebody muat have succeeded in getting his own views into the columns of the paper, as he could not imagine an editor's ideas being so hazy on such » matter. In a second article, the limes \% unable to answer the arguments brought against it,and would certainly hereout a more dignified figure in the contro versy, had it frankly admitted ha aria take. It makes a querulous complaint that the teachers have attempted to lecture the press, and advises them instead to try to get their grievances (if they have any) remedied in a sober and legitimate way. Why, what would our contemporary have them do 1 They cannot cite their employees before the Oonciliatiou J3oard as the Times' pro teges do, nor pan they strike work for better terms, They are actually fol lowing the only course open to them by appealing to the proper authorities, and to public opinion as well Our contemporary's attempt to answer the criticism upon'ita first arcticle is to use its own words •« somewhat illogical." It says w A few days ago we endeavoured to explain the indifference with which tha general public regard the position" and ** ife Is sheer folly for the teachers to suppose that they have no opposition to meet." Are we to understand that although the general public regard the attempt of the teachers to improve their position with indifference, it will nevertheless meet with opposition ? If so ,thi» can only come from a few, of whom the LytUlton Times is evidently one, 3al we rather think that our (contemporary has overshot the mark if it deeif ad, by publishing ifcjj views at this juncture, to influence the Eioeir tion Commission. For most of the members of that body have a pretty good idea of the work the teachers have to do, and of the very weighty responsibilities entrustad to them, and 1 therefore the ignorance of the subject 1 r/B-vealjjd fry the Zytteltoft Tim,** w*iJ only ereai* apsspment. We might: ha?? wioted out some of toe spafcakei of our contemporary t bat as they mast have been apparent to every intelligent person who may have read the articles in question, we shall not discuss them here. WeHa*y» however, draw atten tion to the peculiar view of the teaching profession, which seejpas 't& be enter-: talned by the firm-- a view «$ qpeg time very general in the back blocks and thinly settled districts of this; colony-—that * schoolmaster should be clawed with the hired mm and pi 4

accordingly. Another opinion common in the same quarters, hat found favour with onr fiontemporary, nairely that the teach<Vs oonainal hours of work indicate v« ry easy times. Let the editor of the Tinus read up on the iub jf«^ or ask Sir K. Stoat or Mr Justice Cooper for information, or even spend a week in one . f our best schools, and we shall never again find him belittling a body of workers to whom is entrusted the training of the future men and women of this country. We cannot close our article better than by quoting the words of Mr 0 D Hardie, one of the cor respondents who challenged the statements made by thelyttdton Twits. Hefcaid ; A teacher's responsibilities are greater than those of any other class, his influface for good »r evil unlimited, and he should receive his due meed of appre ciation at the hands of the powers that be, and the public generally, At present the youths who would make the best of teacheri, whose ultimate power for good would prove the best for the community at large, are not attracted to the profes sion. We want boys and girls from homes of culture and refinement; intelli gent, brightwitted, adaptable and enthusiastic, ot good physique and noble instincts, pure in heart, and manly to the core. To such we may entrust the edu cation of oar children with a conscious ness that the colony is benefiting by their labours.' But to get the best, you must make it worth their while to enter the profession, to take up the burden of never ceasing anxiety, days of teaching followed by nights of study and self cut ve,responsibilities)that weigfc heavily on the conscientious mind and heart, and an infinite tact and patience to deal with individuals in the wisest way.

Local and General.

Acoidknt—A young man had hia leg broken at Methven yesterday, bat particulars are nob yet to hand: The Hospital —Dr McGregor the Inspector of Hospitals, visited the Aeh barton: Hospital this afternoon Evangelistic Sbbviobs—Ab the special evangelist services in the Baptist church tonight) the speakers will be Mr« Steel and Ensign McAnley Tme Treatment of Fabm Animals— : Under the heading of the ** Treatment of Farm Animals" an article dealing with the structure of horses feet will be found an page four of this Issue and will no donbt be read with interest by owners ofi horses* The Post Ofhob Building—lt should be mentioned that Mr William Patching lent the flags which were hoisted on the new Post Office buildings on Friday, under the superintendence of Mr Leggatt, the clerk of works. Ckab«us of Fobgbby — George Me Comb has been arrested at Wakoualti on a charge of forgery 7here are several charges of a aimilsx nature pending against him at Ashbnrton and Wellington. "Maoistbaum Court—A first offender, charged with drunkenness, appeared before the Justices this morning and was convicted and discharged on his consenting to a prohibition order being taken oat) against him. LoXOBEACH HOB3ItDI«UBAL SOCIETY - The annual Chrysanthemum Show in connection with the Horticultural Society will be held in the Waterton Library Hali on Friday naxfc. There will also be exhibitions of mangolds, carrots and turnips A promenade concert will be held in the event g at which nail diivlng, had fcrimmirg and banjeatlag competi ions will taka plsce. Refreshments will be provided at » nominal charge. CONVEYANCES FOB SCHOOL OHILDRDN—-Mr W J Boyce, a teacher giviog evidance before the Teaohere' Salaries Commission oa Satur day strongly advocated the ptoviiiog of conveyancea to take children living a long distance from school in the country to the school. He stated that he knew of several schools with an average attendance of under thirty, where the children might well bo conveyed to one common centre, and than do away with >t> leaib two email schools. The Ikont or Figures.—We find that no person has been looked up in the police cells for about four weeks, a pleasantly suggestive fact from which various conclusions might be drawn. A propos to this matter a oertain j well known local prohibitionist exonsed his being late at church last evening by laying he had been detained because he considered ithls duty to assist in carrying home a fellow citizsn who was found is a state of complete oollapse, owing to his exertions in holding up a telegraph post which he believed to be falling, T»B Eoial Visit—After the reception of the returned Troopers on Friday last, His Worship the Mayor, Mr Collins,took the opportunity, of interviewing the Bight Hon. the Premier on the question of the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and advocated the claims of this com* inanity to favoerable consideration with the result that the Premier promised to lay the matter fully before His Ex? cellency the Governor immediately on his return to Wellington. The following wist has betn received by the Major from Captain Alexander:—" The Royal train will stop at Aahburton for engine purpose. His Excellency regrets that time will not allow of aay luncheon at your town. He hopes however, to be able to present you to their R-»yal Highnesses," Thanksqivin« SebVlOE—The servioe at Baring Square Church on Sunday night, conduoted by Rev Thos Fee, bad special reference to the returned troopers, and thanksgiving for their arriving safe home again. There was a good congregation and the hymns and If sons, as well as the sermon, wet a specially appropriate to the occasion J Mr Fee's text was from §b Paul's tecond Episble ta Timothy 4, 7t B,' I have foughb a good fight,' &o. An accoßat of some alroomitanoes which ltd up to the war la South Africa were given ab length, to prove that the New Zealand ' boys l had been enpaged in a good' flgn> f and the wis dom of enlisting in the servioe of the Lord of Hosts was emphasised in Mr Fee's closing remarks. Rudyard Kipling's recessional hymn, ' Last we forget,' to the tune c Crea tion/ Wat sung with excellent effect by tha choir, as was also the anthem,' Onward V Another anthem sung at the opening of the servioe was evidently produced before having had sufficient practice Tenni» Match—The final ladies handi cap singles took place on the Ashburton Club's asphala courts on Saturday after noon before a good attendance of players and visitor a. Mrs Tonnanc and Miss Alice Orr the two remaining players competed for final place and the latter played one of the steadiest games she has yet con* tested on these courts, showing marked improvement oygr previous performances. The first set proved an eisy win for Miss Orr bat in the second her opponent made some excellent drives and gave the winner a harder task. Miss Orr won by 60. and 6 4, and the President of the Clab Mr 0 W Puraell In apologising for the absence of the donor of the prize, a silver mounted «acdU9t given by Mr Harrison, expressed bis own and the Glnbs regret at the con* ditlon of that gentleman who had always taken "a deep interest in the Oiubja ■welfare. He coegratplated Miss Orr upon having won anoihe? prige after excellent play, snul also the @lob e» the most successful season jasb eonoladed.

Plucky Deeds

CAPTAIN B&UCHOP DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF

HIMBELF

Dvmedik May 11 Lieatenant MoDonald. of the Fourth Con tingent, Beods a graphic account of s plucky deed that deserves, and in all probabilities will result in, the decoration of a V O being conferred upon Captain Bauohop. It appears that a Yoomanry trooper, named Craig, had hie horse shot from noder htm, and was left behind by his oomndot, with the Boers fol* lowing him iv close pnrt>uifc. Noticing the trooper was pumped out, and could not run any further, Captain Bauohop gallantly rode baok to his assistance in the faoe of a heavy fire. Before he had gone 100 yards a bullet was buried in his horse's flank, but he kept on until he reached the man, and, lumping off, held his hone by the head while Craig jumped on the horse, whioh was hit again, but managed to reach cover with the trooper when it fell dead. In the meantime Cap* taio Bauohop, who is a well known cross oountry runner, made over a bullet swept ■ttretoh of open veldt at full speed. He ran until he dropped, and then a Yeomanry officer galloped out, and dismounting, gave Bauohop his horse, while he took bis turn at a race for life. Next Lieutenant Burgoyne (of the signalling staff) galloped oat and, taking the Yeomanry officer up behind him, rode back with him to the cover of seme timber.

Turkey Interfering with Mails

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 10 The Turkish Government raided all bat the foreign diplomatists mail bags, while searching for the ranifinations of the Young Turkey Party. Europeans despatched their mails through the Austrian Embassy.

Seizure of a Newspaper.

AN ORGAN OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

United Pmss Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 10 The Ti?nea says that the Irish PeopU was seized after publication, and many copies had been sold. It contained a foul and obscene attack on the King in connection with Archbishop Yaughan and the English Catholics recently presenting a loyal address. The libel is comparable in falsehood and bad taste to the worst outbreaks of the of the French gutter press during the Vashoda period In the House of Commons Mr Wynd" ham laid that the seizure had been effected without warrant under common law, which authorised the preservation of evidence and the prevention of crime by farther dissemination of a seditious libel. Mr John Dillon, in moving the adjournment of the House, said that he did not attempt to justify the language used by the paper, but be censured the suppression of freedom. Neither the Viceroy of Ireland, Mr Wyudham, nor the House of Gammons Jwas competent to judge what was sedition^ It was a question for the Oourts, Mr Redmond, in seconding the motion, said that the executive was in reality attempting to suppress ihe United Irish League. Mr Wyndham, in replying, claimed personal initiative and responsibility for the seizure of the publication. It j wag a gross, scandalous libel, and be would not soil bis lips by reading the outrageous, scandalous, scurrilous, loathsoma, false attacks on the King, and offend the ears of members of the House and wound the feelings of mil^ liona of the King's subjects throughout the worid. Not only would the Government suppress it, but it was the duty of any loyal subject to intervene. The libel was couched in language fouler than any used abroad with regard to the late revered Queen. A prosecution would probably do more harm than good. In the ' Irish People' debate in the House of Commons, Mr Baifour, in the course of a speech asked if the publication of an obscene libel waa a necessary weapon of political agitation. The queition was received with angry Nationalist protests. Mr Baifour con tinued : 'Why, then, did what ii de scribtd at a leading organ stoop to the vie of » foul, poisonous weapon, sedi tious, obscene libel iOwing to hit verj high position the King was leas able than any of bis subjects to repel at tacks. A gross offence against decency and morals had been committed. If the Nationalists were aggrieved, the Courts were open to them. The sup pression of a nauseous attack on the private character of the Sovereign did not affect the great sacred cause of the freedom of the press Mr Aequitb re-echoed Mr Balfour's sentiments The motion for adjournment was negatived by 252 votes against 64. Ten Radicals voted with the minority. A number of Liberals and Radicals abstained from voting, objecting to Mr Wyndham acting judicially and the police not being furnished with war rants. The bulk of the Liberals voted with the Government Ihe ' Irish People' has made a long series of attacks on the Government and the Empire, There is a consensus of opinion that the l&tegt article will c eate antagonism between English Catholics and the United Irish League

The American Gamble.

PANIC IN WALL STREET

United Press Association—By Eleototlo Telegraph London, May 10 The New York banks advanced twenty million dollars on Wednesday in connection with the Wall Street panic. The London Stock Exchange faintly reflected the New York move i merit, espscially in American railroad stocks, bat the falls were less senaa tional* New York May 10 The Kuhn and Morgan groups have both agreed to release those who sold; North Pacific railroad shares short. It is estimated that fifty million dollars have been lost over North Pacific deals. Confidence haa now been restored.

MAYFIELD.

[From Our Own Correspondent.

The weather coniioues to b« very change able and uitsuasonable, white frosts out day and hob nor'wesb weather the ntxb, andl so on. Great interest; is taken is the comet, which has been visible for every night far over a week, Threshing is in full swing, there beinp; two machines working in the distrtat. Sums oat crops are threshing out remarkably well, the best I have heard of being Mr John Toner's, which averaged 75 bushels to the acre. Miss Roberts, the Prohibition AHianoe, gave a very interesting leoture in the Mayfield aobonlroom on Wednesday evening Considering the very short notice which was given, there was a very good attendance. Mr Ham was chairman of the meeting and introduced the lecturer, who was accorded a hearty welcome and a vary attentive audience. Mi b Roberts explained the object of her visit, and gave a very instructive address on 'alcohol. At the close ef the meeting a raotioo was pot and carried,, and signed by the Chairman and several residents of the district to be forwarded by the Proh ibition League to the House of Represent]! atives against; 'he granting of licencei in the King Country; the altering of tbeloe*! option to six instead of three year!; ni several other important with reference to the drink traffic. A 'collection of ov«r £1 wae taken and banded to Miaa Roberts for the Prohibition Alliance.

Sporting.

Immediate!) after it wa» ascertained that 8» Martin, who fell whilst running in the Flying Handicap at the Ohrittoharoh Racing Club's Autumn meeting, had sustained in* j dries necessitating hit destruction, Messrs OGDalgety, JBRetd and T Ruisell in. augarated a aabtoription list, and succeeded in oolleotfog on the ground the sum of £30 17s 6d, which will be handed to Mr L Markey, owner of the horse, for whom he refuted £400 a week ago. At the requmt of Mr M Hobbs owntr of Benzoin, the etewarda of the South Canter bury Jockey Club have contented to re»opan ; the inquiry in oonneotion with tbs ranaing , in the 80 JC Handicap, in which Benzoin was disqualified on the ground of interfer eno* with Tiaritz-*, and the race awarded to the latter. The stewards will hear Mr Hobbs at Timaru at eight o'clock tonight. Gloaming was omitted from the list of nomination* for the Laghmor Plate for the Ashburton Autumn Connty Racing Club's Autumn Meeting.

The Outbreak of Smallpox

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Sydney, May 10 Two more cases of small-pox on board the Chingtu are reported. Stewart, a marine, and Ah Young, a Chinese steward, have been attacked.

The Royal Visit.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Booeived May 11, 12 26 p m Mbliournb, May 11 Tha Duke baa received the following cable from Mr Chamberlain:—"Sin cerely]tb»nk your Highness for the very kind message, and rejoice with you in this most auspicious inauguration of Parliament, and Australia with these ceremonies, to the success of which the presence of the Duchess and yourself so greatly contributed. The splendid enthusiasm evoked by your visit b»8 marked another important step to the union of the Empire, and strikingly demonstrated the loyalty o£ the Aus tralian people to the Throne. The British nation join in earnest wishes for tbe prosperity of the new Com monwealth and thanks your Royal Highness for that eloquent expression you have given to their feelings," Mr Barton cabled to Mr Chamberlain to the effect that his message welcom ing the Parliament of Australia was received by the members of the House' of Representatives and the Senate with much gratification.

Imperial Polities

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Londom, May 10 Lord Salisbury has returned from a r'mt to the Riviera, restored in beaitb. In the Home of Commons, a snatch vote on the Scottish Estimates gave the Government a majority of twelve.

Riots in Spain

ARREST OF ANARCHISTS

United Press Association—*By Electric Telegr&ph—Oopyrighfc Madrid, May 10 At tn outcome of the strike, many Anarchist; leaders baye been arrested at Barcelona.

Accidents and fatalities.

: «. _____ . United Frees Association—By EJleotrio Telegraph Auckland. May it. A man named Thomas Pcosser, aged seventy three was knocked off a tricycle yesterday by a horse and trap- He fell heavily on the kerbstone and two ribs and his right arm were broken. He also cat his left temple, one of bla eyes and his nose, and sustained a slight concussion of the brain. He was picked tip in a semi conscious state, and fatal results are feared. Dukbdin, May 11 A boy named (y jrdon Hill was killed by the Kaikorai cable tram this aftertoon in Albert street. The little fellow, who was playing on the street), had his head nearly cab off. His father is a sea-faring | man, and only went to eea on Friday.

The Volunteer Catering Case.

, His Honor Mr Justice Denniston, sitting ' in Chambers, on Friday morning, gave jndg* intni ia the appeal c^te, Pttlairec v Butiaand ReMy ! This was an appeal from the decision of the Stipendiary Magistrate at Timaru, in which it was held that C Pal a ret, an officer of Volunteers, had occasioned a breach of contract by the cancellation of an order for catering and canteen privileges aib a Voiun« fceer encampment at Tim&ru, His Honor held that the appellant was not liable, the contract having been mad* by Colonel Bailey, and cancelled by eppel* lant under orders from hie superior officers* Coionel B*i!»y had not professed to oontraob for any of the other defendants, «md it had been shown that the Government had nob directly undertaken the duiy of rationing the officers and mem Colonel Bailey had telegraphed to Colonel Gordon thafe if his (Bailey's) arrangements were cancelled, there would be heavy damages against the Government. On the whole, deciding as at musti do on the facts and the law, be con cluded that as to both oases it hid neb been ihown thab Coionel Bailey had contracted as the agent ofj and as actborised by, the appellantl, and that in Badd'n oase, any suggestion of agency bad ceased to exist at the time the contract was entered Into, The appeal would be allowed, with costa against the respondents amounting to £10 10i, or £5 Sa against each respondent.—* limts.

FOOTBALL.

WINOHMORE t. SPRiNGBURN.

The football teaion was opened on Satnr* day at Winohmore,, when the Springburn Oiub journeyed to try conclusions with the local club. The ground was in good order for football, and some very fact play was witnessed, but owiog to Springfcuru playing three men short the game resulted in a fairly •asy win for the home team, to Spriugbarn s exertions in the first gpt.ll bugfto to t«!t towards the end of the game. Winohmore kicked off, the Springburn skipiier deciding to take advantage of the wind, tint although both sides tried hard to score, and tome good sound football was shown, thu irst spell ended in no score. In the aiecend spell Winohmore, with the wind in thttr favour, pub is some smart work, and from a line out Houston snapped tip the leather and orosaed the line, but his attempt at goal was a failure —Wistchraore 5 points, Springbum nil. After the kick out Springbum pressed their opponents very hard, and looked like scoring, but their effort only resulted ia forcing Winohmore. Sooa after the ball was sent into play again, A Robertson scored a try at an easy angle, but the attempt at goal again failed—Winchmore, 6 points; Spring burn nil. After some give and take play, Bouston, securing the ball from m p»»f|Siad» a dash for the line, and after a fine run scored another try, and this time be nncceeded in placing the ball over the bar. Shortly after the kick tff no side was sounded, and after a bard fought game Spriogburn were defeated by eleven points to oil, The following players showed good form—Moses, Sharplin, Green, and McGregor for Springbum j and Hepburn (2), H oustrn, Bland, A Rob«rUon, and J Davison for Winobmore. Mr J Pritchard acted as referee, and gave every satisfaction. The visitors were provided with refreshments by the Winohmoro Club,

Longbeach Road Board.

Ihe monthly meeting of tho Board was held on Saturday, Present—Me«»r« JON Grigg (ohairman), Wilson, and Bkfaop COBRBSPONDEt«E Correspondence was read as follows ;— From Mr Jemmet re itorm wntcr From Mr Mugfcrd, re a oreek being blocked which caused water to flood hie property. He said he would expect .the Boardto mike good any damage done to hii {property, tt wai decided to make provision to let the water off : S3SP v--: tfrorr, Mr EG Wright re gravel on read near his property, (the Cleik «tatsd that this matter was arranged with Mr Wright From Hagh Cullen re state of ford on road, Clerk to report From Mr R B Coward, asking for * pips culvert on McLsncan'* Road to be deepened. On behalf of Rhodes' Trustees he was pre pared to pay half the cost of the work. The work would make the culvert* in the neighbourhood more uniform. (The Chair* men had pointed put that he bud had a ooo« versation with Mr Coward on the dubjeot, and it was decided to granb Mr Coward'• application INCREASE OF WAGES I It was resolved to increase the wage> of ! the maintenance men to 9* a dny XFNDEBB Tenders were oonsidered for ihiuglißg portion of Graham's Road^ sad th*fc of N Fi'zsterald was aocspted ACSOOUKfS Accounts smouating to £73 2s 6d were passed for payment It) was decided to pay I, Bead £10 on account msxmim msmbibsi ~ Meaa» Grigg, Wilson and Body were drftwa by let as the retiring members of the Board. The loatd thee adjourned

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlc Telegraph—Copyright 1ok»ok, May 11, Lieutenant Wynyard Job*, of the Queen** land Cycle Corps, and ten men,, while carry iog despatches to Eeritefabrifc en, captured nine Boers and several waggons. A municipality b«s been established at Johannesburg. Three hundred thousand Boutb African war medals are belag etrock, They will require milei of ribbon. Beater '• corr^spondent'statea that Lord Methuen, at Binifontein, reo<ptar«d » *ena taken by the Boera fttiNitral'g Nek, Tear Boers were.killed and eereral captnnd, General orenfell also recaptored §oot(ter Nitral«Nek'jan. ■ 'Grsner*! Babington un«arthed a fLrepp gun* A detachment of (Taemaninn luehmen, under Lieutenant Colonel Wallaok, {engaged Scheepert' Commando at Gonn*shoek. Three Tasmanianc were wounded and one vu captured. The ooloniali again attacked the anctny nexb day, expelliDg the Boeri from their poaition without loib, Colonel Yialla captured twenty of Hat, tbew Pre tot las' force. The remainder spattered. Colonel Vial Is It puriulp another commando. Lord Kitchener report* that linoe May twenty eight Boetf have be«n killed, iis wounded and 15Q taken prinoneri, while JB3 surrendered, hiae thousand rounds of small arms ammuoltioo, 230 waggons, 1600 horses, and large qualities of grain and stock have been captured^

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The 3rd shipment of the new washing machine which is veiling io freely bat now arrived and may be impeoted at the DI C rs local branch in Tancred Street. The fol* lowing la one of many testimonials now coming in from this district;. Dear Sin— I have given yoar patent washing machine a thorough trial and am very pleased to say that ib haa given me entire satisfaction. To givo one instance©f its rapidity »h a washer I might say that I commenced work at five minutes past eight this morning and by half paeb nine I had cot fewer tb»c five do?ea clothes on the Jine. In the ordinary way ft would take me four to five hours to do 'the same nutnbsr. Yours truly Mrs Mor'iarby, Cox Street Aehbarton. 13 4 0C) BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN During the summer months children are subject to disorder of the bewels, and should receive the most careful attention" As soon as any looseness of the bowels Is noticed, Chamberlain's Colic, ChoUr* and Diarrhoea Hemedy should be given When children are teething they have , more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Ful directions; with each bottle Sold by Ashbmton DrnpCo Price Is 6dand 3s



Advice has been received by the agents that the "Gulf of Taranto, with the New Zealand troops have arrived at Durban, ail well*



It is carious considering the innum erable statements and mistatements that have been made as to the con sequences of the accession of King Edward VII that no one seems to have noticed the fact that the Duchess of Fife is now Princess Royal, and it is still more remarkable that no Scotsman has complained of the iguoring of the title of Duke of Rothesay, which, with that of Duke of Cornwall, devolved upon the Duke of York .as soon as he became eldest son of the King. The London Stoot Ejt.ciiange.-~ Surprisingly little ia known of the con stitution of the Stock Exchange, It is owned by a company with a capital of £450,000 in debentures, and £240,000 in shares, npon each of which £12 has been paid. These 20,000 shares are in the hands of about 1200 members of the Stock Exchange. Trie liability of the shareholders is uniimitt»d but no call may exceed £2, and the ; calls may not be made oftener than one* a year; There- are about 4700 members, and there are fewer than 1200 shareholders. It is now suggested that the capital shall be multiplied in order to make every member a shareholder.



A beaatiful "Bonisoh"pianoiß now on view ip the DlO window in Tanored ntreeb. (This makernhaetbe honor pf having supplied bis instruments to ntariy »1I tile crowned bands and royal courts of Europe, and although nob to well known as some cheaper makes in New Zealand on account of its high price, it is an Instrument which because of iti beautiful rippling treble and rich magnificent b«is always plaet* it a great favorite amoogsQ the gr»«t Artists and leading | gSltaiiteß of tb» dsf, - » !



WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions •beuld seed for the new Geisha Frames; all odious, gent) post free for Is 9d from the mandfaotlrer, -A M Hsnot, Hairdresser pn edio. :< ' "■ H ' "■'■>* Q> 85 ; §W°$ 6 Newyeu^e



LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. SEE OUR DISPLAY. HANGING LAMPS, Hall Limpa. Library Lamp*. Table Lampi. Haad Lamps Miller Lampi, Mammoth Lamp*. And lastly., and as important at any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Gall And see our selection, and if you have old Lamp*, ycra will want tut get new oues, and if yon have none at all, the reason is ail the greater for visiting Mi, Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HOESE CLIPPERS. Vwd in every principal stable in England. Imported by m direofe from the raakefgi The very boat valae xn. the market AMM UNHTONT 1 AMMUNITION Heaps of Cartridges for sale, Bivals, Cltiba, Oortis and Harvey's Austral, and Eley's, at the lowest price in tows. A! o—Double Barrel Guns at special prices to cle*r e Yon will save money by visiting oar establishment W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. 4w?NTB, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY IS.Z CLOTHING FACTORY. WATERPROOF COATS and O»pe», 21i to SObj COVERT GOATS, 24a, CHESTERFIELDS, 2«a 6i BOYS' WATERPROOF COVERT COATS and REEFERS <o> — GREAT VARIETY Waterproofs Made to Measure-—Wear Guaranteed . 200 Patterns to choose from. ■UK ■ t/fc ■■ . N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFORD have j«t rsoaived ex ••■ Wsksnal and P*paro«, their Winter Supply of WARM iLIFPBRS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, Ac. Children'« Winter Slippers &6 Bd, IM, 1«, 2s 6d, and 3« per pair LtdiM* Winter Slippers »6 Is, is 6d, 2« 6d, 3* 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 7a 6d, and 8« ptr pair Gentlemen* at &1I prices Alio,—Children's, Lkdliea', snd GonkUmsa'n Golosbee. The Baet Goloab maoofkotored INBPEOTION INVITEDi NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. . MELLOR fS "" ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE Kirn OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashbarton Pablio to be the Cheapest and Most Reliable 1 Boot Shop in A&hburton. rr*HE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PPICFS :— Men's Good Blooher*, great valne . . ... 63 jld Men's Qood Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9i 6d Men's L'ght Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 83 6d Ladles' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ,„ 6a 6d Children's Boots from ... , ... Is Od Boya' Strong School Biutß, very cheap* only ... ... 4s 6i Laaleß* Leather Slippers frt m ... ... ... 3a lid Men's Osnvae Shoes ... ... ... 6s 6d Aod a_Tbpnß-nd Other Lines that Defy Oomp«tlt!on^aft J. MELLOR'S ZFALANDIA BOOT SI OEE. TANCHED STREET, ASHBDRTON. "" $gf Ju«T IH TIME GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Single «nd Donble B»rr©l, from 30b to £7 10s OABTEIDeBSr^^^KTRIDGES. Eley'a Blae, Bmokeleßs, and tnimed ; NEW OLUB, NEW KIVAI, HORSE~CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. Yl 4 t»vt jpf 10Q ( uOrion," "Zealandia," and "Scotts") Kegisfcer JXAi^ O'Jul^ Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters' Tools, Lamps, Builders'and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. G. MEDDINS, a A The People 8 Ironmonger, Barnetfc Street, Oppoaite Arcade CHOICE SHADES v ■«**>-. o«* ART TONES in E™.to g sm, ALL COLORS in %**<**% &*» LOVELY DESIGNS ki^iu. NOVELTIEIS In Evening Shawl. VARIOUS STYLES \ FAFS GIiOVIS, HOSE, LAOJSS, PHOTONS] EIBBONB SEE OUB WINDOWS MITCHELL A*D TURNER. THE DRAPERS-



PUBLIC NOTICE. TTAAKI PIANOS jssk¥ i i i iw lUAKB PIANOS W|| { HAAKS PIANOS ill MAAKB PIANOS • " iSmamntsed { excelled by fonb ; sagy terms. H. ML. JONKB. ► it P? czj i i" a go § fflLo -s-1 fs. GC wm • • »si^ r ? !Ml , s 3 g. r^i o ' '!■ h ? 3. i ~~mqneyT" ! MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security, in earns to salt borrowers. Apply to ] MR 0, W. PURNftLL, Solicitor, ; Montgomery's Batldings SPLENDID SUCCESS! OUI FIRST GREAT BALE IN ASHBTJBTGN.; PIANOS PIANOS- ORGANS- ORGANS- FIFTH SHIPMENU JUS! 10 HAND BEE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MAOHJNS, Aihbnrton TestimoDials now coming in. Virsfc and second shipments sold out i third dae ex s.B. Indranaayo abosst 25th April. DJ.C. TANORSD STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashbarton. 20,000 Hares. ITTE Have sppoiisted Mmb Ahkes Bkos to aub m oar AGENTS For Aehtmrton ftod District and they will p»y Top Prices. Ooßliga to— TONKIN AKD CO., fairpleltk ioyolb UXLj JLjamps IOTULE VjAO JUAMPB H&m 6d Dates, Lowry and Go., ZBALAHDIA OYOLI WORKS, Bueottt Street _______.___Al? MEN'S mi Boys' Clothing — Special Ibargkla prlaee; Men's Working I Bhlris He M, Loafchet do 2s 4Ad, Oolooial Flunel Uadfir Shlrta from §» 9d f Oolooi&l Knitted Punts 3s lld a do Shirbc 8s 9d, I Merino and Cotton Pants 1b lid nod 2a 6d, Boys' Berga Kcickert 1« l|d. Boys' Oolonial Tweed 8alf» 8« 6d apwurd*, Me&'s do, special value, £3i 6d npw»rdu, Kaitted Socke, two pairs lore la 9d, Tarksy Bod Btuadkerehiefa Ifrl ftud 2|«i, Men's Tweed Trousers 6b 9d, Denim Overalls 3» 114, Saddla Twead Trottsera 12« Bd, Mea's Elaetia Braces 10|r] s Bo jib' do s|(i, Merino Socks 6d. Note .iddreaa—GaoacE DIWCAN AND Go, Cheap Cneb OSothiero rad Merovri, Tftowed Street