THE ASHBUKTOff GtJAiRBIAN: *HURSDAY; MAY 16, 1901

I Printed and published by AfciMD Jobh Tyrrell-Baxwbb, of Baraait •treob east [ for the Proprietors; Sobxbs Bell »nd i Hknby Adam Maokai, »t tbite Prlßtlog I Offioe Baraebc Street, Aihburtw THURSDAY, MAY 16, 190^



Yon can depend on ridding your children of Worms with Wade's Wokm Figs, the wonderfal worm worriers, pricp, 1b gpyER jrnrEWSaßMMaMßßaadwßMapifjfffiijgfiiJ RELIEVE FEVER'SH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEjEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on. the Government Stamp affixed t4 each Packet. Kemptborne,, Prosser and Oo« Agent* WANTED, 20,000 Hares. IT7E Have appointed Messb Annks Bros, to aob as our AGENTS For Aehburton and District:, and they will pay Top Prices, Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervous Disorders, anch as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, L"ga of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costivenees, Blotobee on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eta. The First Dose will give Relief m Twenty Minutes. This ia no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Bos of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth A CteJliffßJL at BOX BEKCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obabrac tion or irregularity m the system Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, . They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with th robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned Thsee are * facts J admitted by thnaiandi, 111 nil classes of Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have th« Largest. Sale of any Patent Medioine m tne Woiid BEEGHAM'S JPILJLS- Have for many years been the popala ami.'y medioine throughout the Britia Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPABED ONLT BY IHOMAB SJBKCHJ.RI, ST. HELEN'S,E Sold everywhere m ttles—9Jd, la 1 Is 9d each NOisJEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Beat Manufactured by 0 WIIiI.I4.MS & Co Tel n( id Va. McBIiIDE, Mon S nlptor, 60 Stafford Bt, Tiixmra tA LWAYS m Stock—A ±V olasa selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and ■■ Estimatea f«r warded on applioatlen, Letter Cutting m any sty , MONEY.''";, MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security, m snma to suit borrowers. Apply tfo - | MR C. W. PtIRN&LL, Solicitor, | Montgomery's Bctldtnga ' WfcßtEY .& V SONS PIANOFORTE & ORGAIt TUNERS,; HAVING taken over the late MrOsSoW Coombes 'connection, will visit Aeh burton and surrounding distriota 'tbraif times per annum, viz;, March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Often at hie Mii«!o Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashborton. KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all <. FARM PRODUOE. Agents tor Saarcos's and Lawson' Unrivalled Seeds, New Season's Supplies of I RAPE, TURNIP, 1 MANGEL CLOVERS. & &0, j JUST LANDED, i LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUK& always on hand, KAYE .& CARTER, OBRISTOHURQH ; NEW ZEALAND INSTJRANC J OGMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859 . CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colon! ■ Company, Noted for Promptness and, Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, S4WMXMJ Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crops, . Threshing Machines, etc, accepted »fc lowest current rates MCOjiTBROS:.,, i Agentf * ' „? 't



89* JUBT IN TIME GUNS. "GllN^ GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 30s to £7 10s I OAETBIDGBa *'X"~CaKTRJDGES. El.y's Blue, Bmokeleßs, end Tnivers*! ; NEW OLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSIFCLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. KA M<P 17 Q ("Orion,"'••"Zealandia," and "Scotts ") Register j ijL3ll \3rX-.iO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters' Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. g. meEdins, ! The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade CHOICE SHAJ3KS IniEveßingll>- 9B s Good* Aii 1 i (JJN Jife In Evening Silka AliJu OOXjOxVO In; Evening ...Satins LOVELY DESIGNS *™»ou*» NO VELTIES In KveoingSha.U VARIOUS STYLES **-**«, FANS GLOVES, HOSE, JLAOES, CHIFFONS RIBBONS SEE OUR WINDOWS MITCHELL AND TURNER, THE DRAPERS- . _A— PILLS 1 i Inn Ihhm V*? CORE BELIiIS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS* Ac. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. i The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandswor&n, writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks aud sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial.'" ' Afilßufactured only at 78. New Oxford Street. London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors. kt&a-mwut Jw=t»oa s-zcmz&iiaxm^tmjmaß*?mEmmsst*is**M in—»■ humum————^^W—t MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SURGEON DENTIST, FAUNDERB" BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Aahburtoc) BEGB to intimate that he has commenced practice ab the above address. Having imported tUe latest appliancea direct from .London and New York, he is prepared to do first class work afc moderate fees. AH work done with care and despatch, and o'pjy the best materials used. Stoppings and care of Children's Teeth a .specialty MR WHITOOMBE will Visit as follows:— RAKAIA—First and Ihird THURSDAYS of every month ab the Railway Hotel. Hours—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. fNVALUABLE for GRUBBING TURNIPS and CULTIVATION OF 1 ALL KINDS. "We are prepared to give a trial to anyone requiring one of these Implements. ON VIEW AT j JOHN ORR & COS. ASHBURTON,



■ LADIES ! G^NPTN^ Tniior-madeOiFtume*. H^nftß J. ck lf, Uttinpronf .M^uiles &c, ma-ie torn atuich..{hc 1-a.t Styles and neweat Materials Fit hi d workm'inship guatan uded. ' GKNTLTiMKN'! | We navp just opfneH out, «?x s.a (Ranga~ lira' a large Sh |>mpnt of Now Winter Goods We retpf o1 fuly invite inspeodor of our new Woibtrd and Vicuna Suitings, Seraeß, Scotch, Irieh, and West of Kngland »nd New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beaverc, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Dounybrook' Irieh Fritz '8, &c. Sniti to measure from £5. Trousers from 15s. Oai motto ib always ''Satisfaction !' CKAIGHBAD & BERR\MAN The leading Tailors & Outfitters Ashburton DJSSIftABLE Residence "fronting Main South Koad, Tinwaldj oomprising comfortable Dwelling house of eight rooms verandah, wash houße, etc, also stable, chaff house, trap shed, oto, together with 4 aores land, part of which forms garden and orchard, at present m occupation of Mr Henry Ford. Full particulars, terms, etc on application T BULLOCK, Agent "TDSTRATIANIiUTUAir PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Qaay Wellington. Local Board op Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G , M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J, Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. "medical officers Dr. G JBJ AnsoD, M.D., M.R.0.8 England HPHE Oldest; Wealthiest, and most .!_ Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE ANJ> THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EYERI YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by an other Office m the Australasian Oolonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force ... ... 151,174 Sum Assured £45,528,09 Cash Bounties Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonas for one year, 1899, £506,133 yielding rJevcrs'.onary Bonuses amount ing to £915 500, after making specia r«i erveti. Cash Bonuses declared or laat five years j over Two Million?, yielding Reversion ] ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, j ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE M.P, SOCIETY. i And Sicure a BONUS KVKRY YBiR, xpnses of Management—9 I'er Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowk, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. Jasies Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohristcharch ~ TRIAD IPliotojsjrapiiie Competi tion, THE " TRIAD " offers a lsfc prize of two guineas and a second prize of one j guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not less than cabinet Bi'ze, mounted" or unmounted. No photos Bent can be re ! turned, and may he reproduced m TRIAD. To close 20th May, 1901 Puzb's Competition for children under 14, ccc TRIAD CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Tkiad advertiser) to " The Manager of the |Trud, Dswedin.' AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Ageaoy Bermaline Bread—all Bakers Briusley and Co,'a Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange * Curtis, F, Jeweller I)unlop< Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar etc Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, efeo Hayward'e Pickles and Sauces Jooeßj H M, Triad Agent Kirkpabriokf 8, and Co, X Jams Kh&rki Cigai"otte6,-Eagle Go's Koisie Teas, all Grocers" ! Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin - Gum, and Cinnamon Cure] Meddins, G,, Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Jaotory Nelson i Jtoate and Co's Tea Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Oo», Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion *• Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap ASHBURTON FOR~SALE. The following Building Sites J — Towb Section 427, contaiaing | aore fronting Tancred Street Town Section 823, containing £ acre, fronting Cox Street East; high and dry, good land Town Section 1129, oontaining J acre, fronting Cameron Street Wesb Town Section 1128, containing J acre, adjoining the above Very easy terms of payment j ■ For prices and full particulars apply to __ T BULLOCK WHBATSTONE FOR SALE, IV 3/ AJORES iv 1 / 2 ACRES / 2 Together with Dwelling House of eight Rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc, thereon, the property of Mr W E Box. Ib is well situated iv a good agricultural district; very suitable for a working man Very liberal terms of payment Apply to T BULLOCK 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and, Benjamin Gum go lo Ashbcbton Dbd C)



ANDREW ORE. TMMENSE ARRIVAL OF New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODB NEW SIL 6, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEWjM ACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HE&LTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETB | NEW OARPEIB NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, NEW TAILORING L'EPARTMJfiNT. BEST SCOTCH, IRI3H, & ENGLISH SUITS j madkJJfeom Fit and Style Perfect. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the utmost; Ratiefactron. | I Orders Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW ORE jTvTdmbeer WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER | BEGS to announce chat he is making extensive Alterations to his Business Premises, having imported EKTIAELY NEW WINDOW FITTINGS the Late t English Design, which Wha complete will enable him to Show his Larg and Select Stock to the beab advantage ' ON SATUBDAY, AP81L..6, The Finest Stock* op NEW JBWEILEBY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Ever oflFered to the Ashburton Pubiio w be displayed. Daring Alterations Business will be carr on ac usual. J. V.DE~BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbnrton STILL & FEW CHIMNEYS LEFT rpHAT would be improTed by the *Dueb of X the magic brueh. Why rua the risk of fire or a fine, Orders may be left as usual oare Kerr Bros, Burnett Street. Smoke New Venus



A CARD. MESSRS STRINJOTn & GBESSWEIL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTOHURCH, HAVE OPENED A-BRANCH OFFICE ab Mk Davison's, Wesb Street, Ashburton, where they will attend, every THURSDAY and on other dayn when necessary. They will be represented m Aehburton by Mr J. Davibok, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at- lowest current rates. STRINGER & OB ESS WELL, SOLICITORS, OBRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON,, T H Uxprill E Ujstdrtil T H UNDEILL & 00 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. I Pclißhed Coffins a Specialty A Choioe Assortment of Artificial Wreath m Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, direo behind Oddfellows' Hall; aieo care 9 Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. £ BAKER BROsI CIDRNISHIKO T fNDERTAKBE S E URNISHIKG U NDERTAKERS [ DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deeigns In FUNERAL FURNISHING^ FUNERALS conduced with the greatest care and saUshctioa, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak&nni Road and Caeß treets, and Paker and brown's Coach actory



'HOW TO BE HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. This is a representation of a contented and happy wife, who uaea only BOOK GIFT TEA, This Inrfy obtained 6lbi of that) famous tea at 23, and with it Bhe was given FREK, » copy of Mrs Beeton's work on Cookery and Household Management. By the aid of thin Book she was enabled to place *uch dioiiea befure her husband that) he was always m a good temper. Consequently hers is now a happy honn-, nr.d flhe erj >ys her leisure and her oup of tea and improves her mind by reading tho good b< oks that are given away wi-h BOOK GIF' TEA. Go thou inrl do likowiup. and be also happy. A larger Cookery Bock may be had with lOlba of Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Books. John Orr and Co. Agents, Ashburton 'Men?dug & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BDTTLf-D ALES AHD STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTO, TUB BEST IN THE MARKET | j Equal Ir the Leading LiuiiJs of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Messhs Shear ! MAN BKOS i THJJTnEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores j West Street, Aanburtots. j EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, ardware Saddlery, Lorneacks, Woolpacke, Twine, Oils" nwnre Horse Covers t Etc GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION, Having reliable information from ou A gent 6 m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible price, for ail grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should bo particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on cur booka s and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call o us for particulars :~ 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031  Chert sey „ 1958  Drotnorc  1180 „ Springbarc .« 276 „ 574 „ W'aterton „ 1287 ,» SeafMd , T. F. GIBSON, Manager THE I>AINTiiOT"LITToTwHFiFL THAT EVER WAS" " The EumhlerJ* HAVING sold ont of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened ap a fresh consignment of the latest pattern *• rambler* 1 special light racers, road racers, & roadsters n al! cizes arid all fitted with the eve listing 6 & J detachable Tyre. "THJfI t*AMJBJL,*SI«,.' OALIi AM) INSFEOI THE STOCK. ' Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. i , ACCESSORIES IB STOCK". • ')THER MARES FITTED WITH Q & J TYREH, I). TIJOM AS. i npHE most up to date novelty of tha day JL Patty Pan baking powder



__ 30000 . 1. OEM Kj9EL/^*l^j?^ <*-^-> ■ In Uae m the Colony • The, bum Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up ■ 1 ls^| I <p^3j»(: NO SETTING REQUIRED. °~ "fftll l*Nlrad» . N With Stove Pipe can be worked out ia b I^l te*sllM[ )W®y^> open. Splendid Bread Bakers n H hMAcrxtsKHl fi Ax 1^ With cast iron or copper boilers. The 1 I <aliii»9i ;■ copper boilers ar« large and tin lined Jaside. H 1 i fi'inSJ LwßaoT^^* F" Repairs aie a Minimum. leSa , $r^T~j/l KiS^S ■ , Mais m all sraeß, single or double ovens. -jji-i^L^^^i^l&^^^S^^^Ea :I '' Hgh or lowpreasure boiler . — •^ "^Sil Sold ball Ir»nir f.t\t, i■ • i •' » : ogaes n be obt.aed, ir fur- ')i H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD SOUTHEIirD fOUNDKY,;; Fkinoks Strbkt DFFKBIN* FOR TOURING ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDINS MASSEY-HARRfS BICYCLES ABE ESSENTIAL. rp. !3 tBiKG Pproclkete, etc, )K a MASBIY ace of sucn high grade JL ht-iax &r>d \htvi< jk j.ut into its marufactnre fo caieiully earned th. MAfef-EIH^EBIS bicjele wiix wuhstam) the eivibist oustet ribees who trade with the MASSET HARRIS COMPANY CAN KEIY UPOK ABSOLTJTK SATISFACTION BEING GIVEK Otfß GUABAKTEB IS A LIBERAL OKB aud the TBFMS EASY. fc econd hajsd Machines are taken m pakt paymknt. Canada Cycle & Motor Co,, Limit* (MASSEY-HARRIS BRANCH) DUN! DIN DEPOT—I2Ia GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout "New Z



Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc. SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET COY Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cub this out and show your roniTionjjor. /^OVERNIWENT LIFE INSURANCE *°* DEPARTMENT. ro!icyhoMers and those about to insr.:« should note the three essentials of Li« Insurance, — SECUEITY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECUKITY is unimpeachable; the pay meet of etery_ policy is guaranteed bj the State; and, ia addition, tho accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested m the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBEBALITY ia unequalled. Policies m J_J arroar are kept alive co Ion?; as the charges on the policy are not m i.'m;ums of the surrender value. I'olicyhcilders are unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly pnid. Premiums am charged lor age nearest birthday. Policies are unchalltuigu.able on any ground except fraud, or suicidfc within six months. TJICOXOMY is insured by direct Farlia jili mentary suporvi.'.in!]. 'All «iNii(-nditure outßido pn.yiiK-iit of claims, &c, lihj: fi.st to receive the sanction of the liegislnture. Funds, over THREE MILLION FOUNDS, Annual Income, over £-100,000. C&xh[Surplus ir. 7"56 {forjhrec yettrsh £225,0'pb~ J. H. EICIIAFTJSON, To the Farmers OF THE ASH6UBTON COUNT \. TTERE.IS A LIST of a few ot th THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Giubbere, Hornsby's & Rbdsojdo's Plough Shares (all sizes), Oastor k Cyliadrine C'ils, m any quantity, Oorn Orushere, Bone Mill for Fowl Fancier?", Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycles— (Ohai or Ohainleßa, and all Accessories), AHD ALSO THE McOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakes, and Knife Grinders. CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go,\ Wills Sthbet, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBURTON. TF yoa waste NEW HOUSE, o; Alter tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGt.R. Call and see the 1 NEW FIBBOBB BLIND Imitation of Venetian, &fc half the price " "mFs johnston " Teacher o rIANOFORTB AND SINGING Havelock Streeb A*urora Auatralis^That wonderful aighb, That dazzles the eyes with its brilliance aad light, Occurs m those regions where ice ana the enow Extend everlasting above aad belowi Such a climate would kill ua so' used to the heat, New Zia'and'a bright sunshine is so hard'to beat, ilb is Here we escape coughs and colds to be care, By taking that Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; children brive after taking them price, Is



THE QUEENSLAND SUOAR j INDUSTRY. , United Prosß A«°n<<»MoT»-~'Ry E'eotrio Telegraph Melbourse, May 15 Afe the Chambers <>f Ooaimercß Con ference, the Queensland rppresentative diacussuu; the su«ar industry said, it Was < impossible to carry on without Po!ynesian labor. The less to thp industry, m which between bix auri seveo millions sterling were inv^iteri, would, make Q.ieenslftnd bankrupt. A resolution was adopted urging Mr Barton to make the Federal tariff one of the first to be coneidered. The Conference has closrd. Til "feace^egotifttions. THB JNTBRVIKW WITH BOTHA Th&!ollowing ia Lord Kitchener's Recount of his interview with General Botha and »i summary of the peace terms: — ! hive had a loug interview with Botha, who showed very good feeling and seemed anxiotiß to bring about peacp. He asked for information on a nnmbprof subjects, which he said that he should submit to his G-ovarnment find people, an-d-if they agreed he should vi*it Or»ng@ River Colony and j?efe Shim to agree, They should all then hand m their arms and finish the war. Ha told me that they could go on for some time, and that he was not Bure of being able to bring about peace with oat independence. He tried very hard for some kind of independencp, but I declined to discuss such * point, and said that a modified form of indepen dence would be njosfe dangerous and likely to lead to war m the future. Subject was then dropped, and— Firstly — The nature of future | TJtnment of colonies asked about Me wanted more details than were giiren by Colonial Secretary, and I eaid th*t, subject to correction from home, 1 understood that when hostili ties military guard would be replaced by Crown Colony administration, coo eistingof nominated Executive, with fleeted assembly to advise administra* tion, to be followed after a period of representative government. He would have liked representative government at once, but seemed satisfied with above ""•Secondly—Whether a Boerfwould be able to have a rifle to protect him from aative ? 1 said 1 thought he would be by a license and on regis tration. Thirdly—He asked whether Dutch Jangaag© would be allowed ? I eaid that English and Dutch would, 1 thought, have equal righto; He ex pressed hope that officials dealing with ! farmers would! know Dotch. Fourthly—The Kaffir question. This turned at one® on franchise of Kaffirs, j and a solution Beemed to be that fran- j chise should not be given to Kaffirs until after representative government was granttd to colonies. Orange Free State laws for Kaffirs were coneidered good. Fifthly—That Dutch Choreh pro- j perty should remain ontouched , Sixthly—Public trusts and orphan funds to bo left intact, lie a&ked whether British Government m taking over the assets of Republics would also take over legal debts This be made rather a strong point o', and he m tended it to include debts legally con trae'ed since the war began. He referred to notes issued amounting to less than a million Seventhly—He asked if any war tax would be imposed on farmers? T said I thought not. Kighthly—When would prisoners of war return ? Ninthly—He referred to pecuniary assistance to repair burnt farms, aud enable farmers to start afresh, I saiH I thought Bomo assistance would be given. Tenthly—Anr.-esty to all at end of war. We spoke of Colonials who joined Republics, and he seemed not averse to their being disfranchised. I arranged with him that I should write and let him know the view of the Government on these points. All I said daring the interview was quali fied by being subject to confirmation from aom.e. He was anxious to get aa answer scon. Botha's Reply, The terms were refused by Botha m the following message : — •I have the honour to acknowlege receipt of Your Excellency's letter, sfc&ting what steps Your Excellency's Government is prepared to take m the event as a general and total cessation of hostilities.' j 'I have advißed my Government of j your Excellency's said letter, bufc after j th© mutual exchange of views at our ! Interview at Middleburg on 28th February last it will certainly not sur prise your Excellency to know that I do not feel disposed to recommend that the terms of the said letter shall have the earnest consideration of my Government, •I may add also that my Govern ment and my chip! ofScerahere entirely agree to my views. 1 PANDBR&SOSS KUCAIYPTI EXTKAOT,— Under the distinguished patronage of Hiß Majeaty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma Hi the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uoi veraities all over the globe. That the crude, resinoad oils, whioh are now foisted upon the yublio under the Dame of Eucalyp Extraotij may not) be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pare Volatile Eucalyp'i Extract we state :—lt ia proved by teats made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products thai) are saturated with oxygen and freed of icide, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative proper!ien possessed by the plant To avoid the appalling comequeuces result Dg from the application of substitutes, etc Id croup, bronchitis, diphtheria.dysentery internal iofSatnmation, etd, insist «n gettia AVT> (• OWS' J'CBB YoiATINE KUC LifPTJ Extract, and be safe The 3rd shipment} of the new washing j machine which is selling bo freeiy has now arrived and may be inspected at the D I C'a local branch m TaccredStreeb. The fol lowing la one of many testimonials now coming m from this district. Dear Sirs — I have given your patent washing machine a thorough trial and am very pleased to Bay that it has given me entire satisfaction. To give one insbanceof its rapidity as a washer I mi^hfc say that I commenced work at five minutes past eight this morning and by half past nine I had not fewer than five doz=n clothes on the line. I" the ordinary way it would take me fonr to five hours to do the same number. Yours truly Mrs Moriarty, Cox Street Ashbarton. 13 4 00 ismoko New Yemi.