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AUSTRALIAN FLOUR FOR THE WAR OFFICE

London, Novr mber 1

The War Office has informed the Soath Australian Agent General that it would pro* cure half the hoar required in Soath Africa from Australian,

TIMARU PRODUCE MARKETS.

The chief characteristic of the Timaru grain and produce markets this weak is stagna'ion there being practically nohina doing. A leading merchant in the Timara trade, when asked yesterday what basdaest had been done during th« past week, replied s 'My ordnr book, inwards and outwards, is absn. lutely clear, and 'hara has been nothing done Farmers have wheat to sell, but)' th«y will not part with it except at a price which buyers are not prepared to give ; ar.d the same applies to oats. As regards potatoes, the etnrea are empty, and ths season is over.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1901.

Members of oar contingents now at the front having written to their friends stating that none of them can get their discharges without returning to New Zealand, we have ascertained from the Defence Department that this state ment is substantially correct. The posi tion is put by the Department aa fol lows • —" The Honourable Minister of Defence has decided that discharge! cannot be granted in South Africa except those sanctioned by him under very special circumstances." It is understood that this regulation has been made to prevent young men from merely enlisting for the front as a means of getting to Booth Africa at the expense of the uUte. Surely, however, only a few would b& found willing to act in this way. But nven so, it is hard on the majority who have pat in from six to twelve months' service at the front to compel them to retarn to New Zealand before they can avail thenaßelvfls of any opportunity to provide for their future that may ofler in the new cotintry they have gone to. We are aware of several cases where oar young men in Soath Africa have been offered lucrative employment there, but have been unable to accept it owing to this regulation. We think that under the existing conditions the Colonial Governments would show proper consideration for the men in their contingents by leaving the question of their discharge with the military authorities in South Africa, or by arranging so that they could b8 discharged without having to retarn to their respective states. In view of ths fact that there are now some hnndrf da of young men in New Zealand alone who, haviog returned from the South African war, fiod it impossible to obtain employment here —of which the columns of the Christ church Press supply ample evidence— it would appear that it would be to the interest of the colony as well as of our boys at the front to facilitate their taking advantage of any opening that may present itself in South Africa. It is a matter for humiliation and surprise that while every possible consideration was shown for the young men who volunteered for the war, when they wore going away, they find themselves on their return—not only damaged in health or person, but treated like a w4rn out garment, which is no longer of any use. If our boys could get their dis charges in South Africa, it is very likely that most of them would obtain suitable employment there ; and al though we do not wish to lose them, it is neither fair nor reasonable to bring them back if we can gad them nothing to do

Local and General.

Weathkr Forecast* — Captain Edwin wires :—West to south-west and Roulh gale coon i glass riae ; weather much colder.

Dr Hunter.-—Oar readers will be glad to learn shat Dr Huntet is daily im provieg, and he was yesterday doing ac well as could be expected.

Licensing Commimeh.—The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Com mittee will be held in the Uourb House on Thursday, December sth.

Personal—Mr John MoLachtan, M.H^R, was- among the visitor* at the chow yesterday, Mr John Rennie, one of the members of the Education Board, has been amongst (bo visitors to Ashburton tbis week;

Useful Information—The last few num bers of Hansard hay« printed on the inside of the cover some very useful information oonneoted with the Executive and Parline tnent. The names and portfolios of a!i the Ministers are given, together with fc'ie names of members of all the select Committees that have been Bet up during the session.

Lectoeb on Fiji—The Rev J D Jory, o Willowby, will deliver his popular lacture on F ji, illustrated by a set of cxoailenb lantern slides, in Baring Square schoolroom on Tuesday evenicg. As Mr Jory lived in Fiji somo fifteen or twanty years, the leo'ure Is sure to be interesting and instructive. No charge will be made for admiadon, but a collection will bo made in aid of the Foreign Mission Fund.

Rev J G GbeenhOocih—The people of Ashburton are soon to have the very rare opportunity of hearing one of England's front rank preachers. The Rev J G Green hoagh, the President of the National Free Chutch Council of Great) Britain, who is visiting (he colony at present in connection with the Jubilee celebrations of the Baptist Church in New York, will leo^re in the Oddfellows' Sail, on Monday. 25th November. The Free Ghurch Council^ of which Mr Greenhough Isi President) for the year, aa an organisation, ia the result of that modern tendency that ia drawing the Christian Churches of the old land in unity and purpose. It represents Congregational, Presbyterian, Wesleyan and other Methodist and Baptist Churches; It ia now represen tative of nearly three million communicante, Hugh I'rica Hughes, Ur Clifford, and RevO H Kelly have been amongst) former Presi dents. An English writer says :~ In Mr Greenhough, one of the most faithful of our National Council has been raised to Its highest) poat of honour. Mr Greenhough }% second to none of his distinguished pre pqmip|tat@ of the presidential chiir. In the cf bis personaHby, in his 6BBe»tia! worth uni* and \nß,um-?e, our irst President for the new cectdty is in the apostilia saooeesion o^ the o'\l.' So those who are able to attend MiGreen° hough's lecture in Anhburtsu w»!J hu^a a riob, jnteUeotftal tre»t»

Fay Lambs—We hear that one of Mr J R Begg's lamba, which took a priza at the Show, when killed, turned the toale at 44!b»

Unclaimed Ltoibrs—Letters from place* beyond the colony, addressed as under, were received at the Asbburton Poet Office daring the month of August, and are still nootalmed: —Colih*rt Ktq, "Graham Roberts, B Shad bolt * 00, William B Weir.

Accident—Yesterday while Mr J R Smith, one of the engineers &b the F-irfield Freeing Work», was engaged at operations in connection with the sinking of the attesian well, part or the gear gave way and struck him on the shoulder, injuring him severely. Medical attendance was at once obtained, hut the ex tens *f Mr Smith's injuries cannot be ascertained until the swelling goes down. He It doing KB well as oao be expeoted, hut we understand thai it will not be known for some time whether he has received any permanent irjary.

Waxsb Race Plough Trial—The Ash bnrton A & P Ae«ooi*tion announce that a public trial of Grants water r»Q« cleaner will be held on Tuesday next at 2 p.m, in Mr Colin Stewart's paddock near Fairfield. We understand that this machine has already done fifty miles o' water raoe clean ing for the Ashley C-a ity Council, and has given every aatisf lotion.

Kia Ora and AKB Aks— The Premier cab:ed to he Duke of Y<rk yesterday: " The safe arrival to she dear old motherland of her Royal Highneei and yourself has filed our hearts wUh g!»dn"»« We sin' oerely with y r nKift Or» today," He received a repp M follows :—" Your km^ message has <?epy ouohed us, we th'll cherish ff tl aa c memories of Now Ze&'ard and hr people of all races. Ake Ake ! "

Thb Railway Passbsgsb 'Ibaffic. — Last nigho both express trains were of unusual Ipogih, and were packed with passengers bound for Chriatohuroh. Yester day the trains on the local ejections of the railway were exceptionally well patronised. Urge cumbers of passengers arriving by 'he morning, train? from the north and south and the branch lives to visit the show. In the avening, the scene on tho station prior to the departure of the visitors was an , animated one, and the capacity of the railway staff was taxed to its utmost to cope with tbe tr&flb. All tho trains, however, were despatohad up to time.

SoAßOray OF Fied—Vsltors to the show from north and south Canterbury state that feed for sheep and oa'tle in tbeae districts is very much scarcer than in tbe Ashburton County. One gen'leman who has been on a visit to North Canterbury, says that the pastures In the W*iker<, Ambsrley, and Glenmark districts are looking more burnt np than he has f een them for years, and that the prospects for Btockowners is anything but bright) unless rain comes econ. In tbe Cheviot Hills district) feed is more plentiful, but is quite short enough for the require ments of paatoralieta. The same gentleman states that the lambs in the Ashbarton C unty are looking better by tar than any he saw in hu travels la the north.

Show Tea—The anniversary tea held in the Primitive Methodist Church yesterday, was a pronounced tucce<e> The spread was an excellent one, thatJoveryona will readily admit; the orowl was great ; the tables were kept full from four till close upon seven o'clock. There was abu dinoa of a'i that was good. The after meeting was a high toned one. Tbe speeches were of a solid charac ter. The singing and music was excellent, much praise being due to Mr Jones the conductor, who has worked most) energeti cally in bringing the singing to such a high pitch. We have not space for a long report, but the above contains a fcood deal

** Sychbm."—Mr Wragge's *Sychem,' whose comiDg from the Sonth was to be checked, according to Captain Edwin, by oar old friend Boreas, seems to have got the batter of the conflict with the latter in the South Atlantic, for something very like Mr Wragge's description of ' Sych m' burst upon as this morning about eight o'clock. For a time lta fury would not have disgraced the most old fashioned nor'wester ever experienced In Mic 1- Oanterbury. Even after its had settled down to business, It gave smpla evidence of its Antarctic origin.

Abhbubton County Stock and Salk- YAKDS COMPAHY, Ltd ■— Ihe nineteenth anntiil msQiing of shareholders in the Ash burton County Stock and SUeywds Co. was he'd on Tuesday lasl', Mr O J Harper pr«sidiog. The report; presented to the meeting showed that there had been an encouraging increase in the stock yarded during the past year as compared with the previous twelve months. The profit on the year's transactions enabled the directors to recommend a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent, and to e»rry forward £240 $i 3d, The report and balance sheet were adopted Dr Trevor and Mr Donald McLean, the retiring directors, were rt/oleeted, and Mr F Mt.keig was again appointed auditor to the compiny, Votf sof f h»nka to the directors for their services duriug the yea? termi nated the prGcaedingc.

Show Retorns—la addition to the larae numbers of members, iffici&ls, and attend anti at Thursday's opening of the local chow, it is satisfactory to learn that the sum of £17 2a 6d was taken aa gate money. This result) exceeds the expectations of those who advocated so strongly the two days fixture. The additional satisfactory feature was that the bu k of the work being completed on tho first day by those who bad previously been otherwise too busy to have a general view of the exhibits had a clear day yesterday foe that purpose. A reoord waa established on the second day of the ebow, when the sum of £194 13s 63 was taken at> the Kites, and Mr Joshua Tuoker, who had charge of ihe treasurership, is naturally much pleased with the final results, which thus total the highly respectable sum of £211155, as against) £142 11s collected in 1900.

St Patrick's Society's Concert — The second concert given last evening was attended by oae of the largeab bouses yet seen in the Oddfellows' Hull, standing room even being at a premium. The Com* mlttee for the evening comprising Messrs Daly, Kennedy, Cookaon, and Hanrahan, with their energetic secretary, Mr D McDonnell bad arranged a splendid pro gramme of specially popular items of vocal solos, orchestra! item?, dinceg, choruses and hand bell selections which were all bigh'y appreciated by the large auiianoe, and encores were demanded throughout the whole of the programme, Mias Bo9e Blaoey, who was the prominent artiste, and Miss Gorrick, were ia capital voio^ and charmed the audience with their rendering of their sqlo?, and Madame and Professor Oorrick proved favourites also in their contributions, Mr Walter Grace Bang, with effect, two solos, which were much appreciated, as were also the excellent) complement givnus by Miss Ethel Corrick. Mr Corrick'a orchestra created a favourable impression in their overtures, and blnpgether an enjoyable oonoerb resulted, followed by a dance,

News in Brief.

The sum of £770 8s 4d waa paid oat ia old age pension allowances to 642 appli cants at Chrlstchurch yesterday. A telegram from Auckland states that the Colonial Refining Company has reduced the price of all grades of sugar ten shillings per ton

Messrs Graoe Bros, distribute with this issue a circular stating that they have been appointed agents for the well known washing machines of Messrs Sellers abd Sons, and that) they have received a oonsignmenb of the machines, for which they as@ now taking orders. Messrs Grace B?os« i*re also injpori? era of pianos and organs,

The new cable from Perth to Dnrban waa ofticlally opened yesterday. Tele grams by this route will be charged the following r*tes $—Cocos 2s per word, Rodriquez 3s per word. The rate for woop messages to South Africa will be reduced from 2s to Is per word.

Any of our readers nob having tried Fletcher Bbos well known Teas oan get) a BHmple half pound, at half the ordinary prices—that is £b of Countess Tea for 4p, Jib Duchess Ten for s&>i, £Ib Empress Tea lor 6d, &lb Princess, Tea for 6Jd, Only one Half pound supplied fjbo any ,on 9 ati these price's " This offer' is open for two weeks

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DrjNKDiN, Nov 2

Today's sales—Golden River 6s 3ci, 8' 3d; Meg and Annie 10s, 10s ; Olrig 6a 3d, 6s 3d:

Attempted Highway Robbery.

A SENSATIONAL AFFAIB.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrlo Totegraph—Copyright Sydney, November J

A sensational attempt at highway robbery occurred at Granville. McNab, Q»irnß, and Flood, three employees of the (Jljde Engineering Work*, were driving in a buggy from the bank at Granville, wbers they had drawn 07 r £2000, with which to pay thY fortnightly wßgea at the works. They had almost reached their destination, when a man rode up and ordered them to bail op. They drove on and the man followed, and fired a revolver, shooting MoNab through the fleshy part of the arnw Continuing his pursuit, he fired several more shots, one taking effect in ths horse's neck without disabling it-; The fire wia returned from the buggy, and the man eventually g*v<s up the chase, and galloped away. He fired a shot at a woman during bis fight, narrowly missing her. The police are on hia track*

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW.

Officers of the Association.

PRBSIDKNT —Mr Charles Reid ; VIOE- Pbksident —Mr M. G, Rich ; Bom Trea3Ußßß—Mr Joahuft Taokf r ; Com- MiTTEE—Messrs J 8 Bland, G W Body, J Booifant, S 3 Chapman, E Oookiioa, T N Digby, Hugo Friediander, Max Friedlander, E G*teii, T P Gibson, J Giimour, E Horsey, T lanaley, G Moßae, F MoOafferly, Dan McKindry, Denis MeKendry, J Shearer, J Sm<vtl, J Small, janr, T Stone, J Stringfellow, J Tucker, and T E Upton. SKCaEtABY. —Mr W Simpson.

SECOND DAY (Friday).

Th« following completes our report of |he HORSES.

Hunter3»—The jumpiDg competitions in the Hunters' C^saes always form a great attraction at the shows, and on this occasion the ring was surrounded by a deuse orowd, who took the keenest) interest) in the various event*, Amongst the Hunters up to 14at, Mrßaokley'sroao, Bluegum, was deservedly awarded first place, notwith standing that he nude one mistake, owing probably to the crowd being bo close to the jump. With the exception of Mr Bray's black, which was outclassed, all the horses jumped admirably; There wai a strong entry for the list olaes, and it is possible* the refusal of two of the candidates to jump was also due lo the crowd. The rest gave a fine exhibition of jumping—particularly the winner, Rowlock, who flaw the hurdles like a bird. £b may be mentioned here that Haeloo, the sire of Rowlock, who had been for 9, number of years at the stad, and has sired some other promising youngsters, had his leg broken last weak as the result of a kick, and had to be shot; Mr ESwortby's othei representative is a promising animal. The ladies' jumping contest created muoh interest, but old Bellbird, judiciously ridden by Mrs Hogan, wae too good for the other three, all of whom were taken over their jumps by Miss Button. We understand that the judges ia the Light Horse Clasass have made a recommen dation to the Association in accordance with their opinion that there is no necessity to bring the hones of these classes to the show on the firsb day, as at other shows they are always dealt with on the eeoond day. Ponies—The ponies were in great force, Mr Buckley's as usual carrying all before them in the 14 hands classes, Messrs Keliahan, and R Curtis scoring in the classes for ponies of 14 hands, riddan by boy or girl, while the prizas for tho smaller pinies went to the littie animris Bhown by Masters Scarlett and A Orr.

PRODUCE.

The entries in the various sections of this department were heavy and the exhibits were notably of a very high order. The majority of the exhibitors were ladies, ani when they enter into competition it is well knowa they act with more than the übiul energy? lo these days of technical education it) is satisfactory to learn that amongst tha mcßfe enthusiastic pupils are those who stnriy the art) of cookery and as the produ c e!a?s in our local shows is mainly formed of cookery and dairy exhibits, a good oppor tunity is formed f»r Judgment! upon the results of studies in these departments. Throughout the marquee reserved f>r the produce exhibits the judges were gratifhd with the capital entries and gave expression to their satisfaction by awarding tickets throughout the whole of the olass in m<iny instances* In separator butter, fresh and powdered, Mrs W 1 Lil! was placed fim and i oond in eaoh class, Mrs Werrin ooming oloee op, and for dairy lots Mrs T McDowell, whose reputation i» wide'y known &« a high okas maker, too!? Sr-t and second with splendid quality bu tec of mosi tempting appearance, and this lady carried off two further prizes for hand made butter, winning also the AspocUtionpriz? for 5 bs of powdered description. Fancy batter usually oommande a lot of attention at show time, but in this instance there wan unfortunately no entry, Mrs McDowell gained first for j»r of salted butter, closely followed by Mrs Li.l. In colonial cheese Mies Horsey was the only competitor, with a good looking entry, and she also gained a special. For farmers' aide of bacon and bam* this lady was first, the entries of Mra Moses being also particularly good. In the open class of bacon and name, smoked and anemoked, Mr R Lewie oerried the day with his well known brand, Messrs Rule and Sycamore coming nerb in order. Spiced bfesf was represented by Miss Horsey and Mrs Moses, and for corned beef Mrs Moses was the only exhibitor. Mutton hams brought ont a good entry of excellent quality meat. The dfsplay of hen and duck egfta was>inimporta,a f, Loms of home made bread pnass were strongly competed fnr, and splendid cookery all round was apparent, Mra Anderson gorging grab with a well ccofeej and appetising fghibifc, Misses Horsey, Shearer, and Fa'oraon coming into close quarters, For Mr Bullock's special pr'zi Miss M Shearer had a particularly good sample, which only beat Mesdames Mackay and Lill by better coloring, Misses Paterson and Olson closely fo'lowiog, la scones Mrs Leggett oirried the day, Miss Kidi following out of a large fhld. The Farmers Cooperative Asieoiatioa special was gained by Mil Anderson, Misses Horsey, Shearer, and Mrs Maokay having good exhibits also. In the hooey olass there was a capital entry of good fl tvor and appearance and the competition was much stronger than usual, Mrs W Oroy gaining the day. For Mr Roliitt's special f>r scones Misn Olive Oakley proved the best out of a dozen entries and Mra Leggett took first place for the Canterbury Flour Mi h snechU The collection of field produce by Mrs W Moaei was a most creditable lob, including wheat, oats, barley, ryegrass, and colonial o'over, all well grown and cleaned and threshed in brat olasa style. Mrs 9 Clemans had for exhibition only a sample of preserved butter made as far back aa November, 1900, which was in capital order and of excellent flavor.

EXTRA EXHIBITS

PQLIPBB CSOLB OoMBANy

Tno Eclipse Cycle Company showed R«d Bird and Swift) Cyolea. The Red Bird is Saab beoomiog & favourite wheel. This machine was ridden by flaggjer Bill Martin, on whioh his last season's wins were £1400, also the principal Australian records The Swift is known as one of England's top notohere

NZ MANUFACTURES

For tha seven Classes of goods of New Zealand Manufacture, including Saddles, Harness, Woollen Goado, Binder Twine, Rope, Drain Pipes, and Brick*, there wai m% » single ootry -"' ■ft « i< .- » '

The following completes ©up report of the

Prize List.

HORSES.

CARRIAGE HORSES.

Class 123—Turn out for any trades man's purposes, the whole appearance to be taken into consideration —E J Cox 1, J Gudsell 2, J Bobinson vh o Five entries

Mr G A M Buckley gives £2 2s, added to the Association's Prize, for I Tradesman's Turn out—E J Cox 1J Fi?e entries I

HACKNEYS.

Class 131—Lady's Hack, to be shown in side saddle and ridden by a lady— Mrs H D Buchanan 1, EH Rapsey 2, J Gilmour vh o. Five entries

HUNTERS.

Class 184—Hunters up to 14si, to be ridden in the presence of the Judges previous to examination, over fair hunting fences—G A M Buckley's Bluegum 1, A S Elworthy's Kakahu 2, A S Elworthy's Darki© 3. Five entries.

Mr J Tucker gives £2 2e, and Mr J Bonifant £1 Is, added to the Associa tion's Prize for heavy weight hunters —G A M Buckley 1. Four entries

Class 135—Hunters up to list—A S Elworthy's Rowlock 1, B H Rapsey's The Gaffer 2, G Rhodes' Morris 3. Eight entries

Mr M G Rich gives £2 2s, added to the Association's Prize for list Hunters—A S Elwortby 1. Five entries.

Class 140—-Horse that shows the besfe style of jumping over three flights of hurdles. To be ridden by ladies— W Kernahan's Bellbird 1,8 H Rapsey's Gaffer 2. Five entries

Mr G A M Buckley gives £5 5s for the troop horse showing the best style of jumping fences. Competition con fined to members of the Ashburton County Mounted Corps—John String fellow 1. Three entries.

PRODUCE.

Judge—Mr J C Lord. Supervisor— Mr J Tucker.

Class Stewards —Messrs B Shearman, J. lYiedlander and P Cookson, Baker in attendance—Mr P Hanrab.au*

Class 163—31bs Separator Butter without prints—Mrs W T Lill 1 and 2, Mrs Werrin v he and h c. Four entrien

Class 164—31bs Powdered Butter, separator—Mrs W T Lill 1 and 2, Mrs Werrin vho and he. Four entries

Class 165—31bs Fresh Butter, with out prints, other than separator—Mrs T McDowell 1 and 2, Miss A Patterson 3.' Seven entries.

Meisrs Shearman Bros give £1 Is for the best exhibit of hand made butter-Mrs T McDowell 1. Five entries.

Mr J Thomas gives a 101b tin of tea for the best exhibit of hand made butter-Mrs T McDowell 1. Two entries.

Class 166—51bs of powdered butter, other than teparator Mrs T McDowell 1, Mrs A Weston 2, Miss Horsey vho. Three entries.

Class 168— Keg or jar of salted butter fife for exportation—Mrs T McDowell 1, Mrs W T Lill 2, Mrs W Mosea vho. Three entries.

Class 169 -Colonial cheese of not less than 151b—Miss Horsej 1 and 2. Two entries.

The Ashburton Club and M.S.A gives £1 Is for best cheese, 40lb, con fined to exhibitors of the Ashburton County -Miss Horsey 1. One entry.

Class 170 -Side of bacon, unsmoked, confined to farmers resident in the Ashburton County only—Miss Horsey 1, Mrs W Mosea 2 and v h 0..

Class 171—Two haras, wnsmoked, same condition as class 170 - Miss Horsey 1, Mrs W Moses 2 and v he. Three entries.

Class 172 -Bide of bacon, smoked — R Lewis 1 and 2, J W Sycamoro v h c, J H Bule h c and c. Five entries.

Class 173—-Side of bacon unsmoked R Lewis 1 and 2, J W Sycamore vh c, J H Bule h c and c. Five entries.

Class 114,— Two hams, smoked,—B Lewis 1 and 2, J H Bule v h c and he, J W Sycamore c. Five entries.

Class 175—Two baniSi unsmoked—• E Lewis 1 and 2, J W Sycamore v h c, J H Bule hq. Four entries,

The Ashburton Club and M.S.A. gives $1 Is for the best ham, fed and cured in the Ashburton County—B Lewi3 1. Four entries

Glass 176—Spiced beef, not less than 251bs - Miss Horsey 1, Mrs W Moses 2. Two entries

Clais 177—Corned beef not less than 501bs—Mrs W Mosqb 1. One entry

Class 178 -Two mutton hams - J W Sycamore 1, J H Rule 2 and vhd Mrs W Moses he. Six entries

Class 179—12 hen eggs—Miss Horsey 1, P Healy 2. Two entries

Class 180-12 duck eggs-Mrs J Studholme, junr, ), Miss Homy 2» Mrs W Moses vh c. Thsee entries

l lass 181— Loaf of home made bread — Mrs W Anderson 1, Miss Horsey 2, Miss 0 Shearer £>• Nine entries

Mr T Bullock gives £1 la for the bpst 31bjoaf of home made b,read. Open to competitors who have never won a prize at any show—Miss M fehoarer 1. Six entries

Mr T Bullock gives £1 !■ first and 10s 6d second prize for th« best plate of six home made scones—Mrs J W Ijeggett.l, MissAKidd 2. Ehven entries.

The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association gives £L Is for the best 81b loaf of home made bread—Mrs W Anderson 1. Six entries

Claes 182- Dish of Honey-Mrs W Croy 1, Miss Horsey 2, iMra W Moses 3, ra J Shearer vh c, Mrs Ferga* ho. Eight entries

Mr T RoliiU gives £1 or sack or flour for the best loaf of home made bread made with flour from the Wakanui Mills -Mrs W Anderson 1. Three entries

MrT RolHtsfc gives £1 or sack of flour for the best plate of six home Made scones, made with flour from tjhe Wfrkanui Mjlls^Misa Qlfte pakjey' 1. Eleven ©ntnes

The Canterbury Flour Mills gives £1 or sack of flour for the best loaf of home made bread, made with flour of the " Supreme" brand — Mrs W Anderson 1. Three inferies

The Canterbury Flour Mills gives £1 or sack of flour lor the best plate of six home made scones, made with flour of the " Supreme " brand—Mrs J W Loggetfc 1. Six entries

j Class I§3 -Collection of field pro* • duo* -Mr* W Moses 1, Qaotatrr,

SOUTH AFRICA.

Unlied Press Amoohtloa— By Eitofcrio Telegraph - Oop j right

THE MANUFACTURE OF BOIR AMMUNITION.

London, October 31 Great Britain compelled a Boer factory at Lorenzo Marques to re-chip to H*Jiburg 3GO toni of saltpetre, ex the German steamer Herzog.

DAWKINS' N!OHT MAHOHES, London, ft ovenaber 1 tforty Boers surprised ten George-

toyrn Scouts at Doom River. Seven escaped and three iosin? their horse*, took refuge in a bouse. Finding resistance hopelesp, one unarmed, with his hands up, went oat, and was killed instantly, A Boer spy, in the uniform of the Remington Guide?, was arrested in * fcraia at Stormburg. Colonel DawkiDrt' recent successes were dae to eight marches without baggage. Blockhouses are placed ©vary JJOO yards along the railways in the dis* affected districts, with Kafir hounds between them The Nalio'ixal Review baa pnhiiihed what is purported to beGeneral Boller'i telegram to General White, suggesting the earreDder of Ladysmitb. General Boiler denies the accuracy of the telegram.

A BOER DEFEAT

MR MORLBY ON THE WAR

London, Norl De la Rey, with 1000 men, on the 24th attacked Colonel Yon Donop'a rearguard, bat wag repulsed, leaving 48 dead and five captured, including Commandant Rbcketts wounded, H«m Joubert, a member of the Voikiraad, killed, and Commandant Lemmer wounded.

Mr John Morley, speaking at Ar broatb, condemned the war of exter mination and the Bulien desperation of the Government against the Boers.

England and the Transvaal.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S ADVICK

United Presn Awoolatioa—By BltotriQ Telegraph—Copyright London, Nev 1 Sir Herbert Maxwell states that the late Queen Victoria In 1881 told the Cabinet thty were all wronfc, that there should be no convention with the Boer*, bat that England should Sight.

The Royal Tour

THE OPHIR HOME AGAIN.

London, November 1

The Opbir had a stormy pastsge across the Atlantic, and she passed some icebergs. She met the Channel fleet at daybreak on Wednesday, and steamed betwei n the lineß of battle ship?, which ealat*d. Owing to the a;ale she anchored last night in Tsr* mouth roads The Duke of Cornwall sent a wireless telegram to the King— "All well; hope to grepfc you to* morrow."

The King's Health.

United press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright LOKDON, NtV 1 The Lancet denies the statement that the King has undergone an opera tion, and declares that he is in good health.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Rieotrfa Te'essr&ph—Copyright

TERRIBLE FAMINE IN RUSSIA London, Oct 31 Terrible famine prevails in the Eastern provinces of Russia, OONPULSORY WINDING UF.

A compulsory order has been made winding-up the' London and Globe Finance Corporation.

NARROW ESCAPE OF 4 SUB-

MARINE VESSEL.

The ' Daily Express' states that the French submarine vessel Triton, while testing her plunging apparatus at Cherbourg sank rapidly, and struck the bottom. She was injured, and com menced to till, and rose again with difficulty. The crew had ft narrow escape, and were terrified. EARL RUSSELL.

Earl Bauell'g divorce tn made absolute on Monday, and ha wii rt« married to Mrs Somerville to-day.

A FRENCH SQUADRON SAILS.

Paeis, October 81

The French Squadron at Toalon has sailed, professedly for gun practice. Jt is carrying 2000 troops and proceeding in the direction of the Levant. Paiis, Not I

The French squadron has returned to Toulon. It is expected that Franco will occupy Mitiltni Island, in the Greek Archipelago, belonging to Turkey, shortly.

THE CENSURE DEBATE Melbourne, Kov 1 Mr Reid's motion was negatived by 39 to 25.

A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE. Sydney, November 1 The barque Crocodile has arrived, after a tempestuous voyage. The car penter and a seaman were washed over board and drowned. Two othera were seriously injured.

! THE OAPE GABLE The Cape Gable authorities notify that the cable is open to traffic from to-day. The rates to Groat Britain and other countries remain at hereto fore, but those to South Africa, are materially reduced.

The Barque Antioco Accame.

ASHORE AT KARTIGI.

Unitod Prew Aasooiatloo—By Sleobrio Telegraph , JDcNBDur, Oob 31

A telegram was received from Me Jamea Rosa, a farmer at Shag Point, stating thas * vessel was ashore at Karti^l.

Later on a telegram came to hand from the captain to send immediately a tag with a powerful pump, as the Antloßo Aocams Is »ground on K^rtigi beach.

THB ASHBDEIOK GUARDIAN .: SATUBDAY, NOVEMBSK 2, 1901



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