MINING

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, June 10 ' Today's sales:—Alexandra Lead, 4s 6d; First Chance, 2s 3d ; Golden River, 6s 3d; Junction Electric, 19s; Meg and Annie, 15s; Molyneux Kohinoor, ss, disj Unity, 117s 6d,

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 8. Mutton—New Zealand sheep and Jlamb have declined l-8d all round. Kiver Plate Crossbred or merino wethers, heavy 3 l-16d; light 3 13-16 d. New Zealand beef, 1801b to 2201b, fair average quality ox fores, 4d; hindi 4|d.

The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion has handed us the following :-— '

We are in receipt of the following cable from our London Office, dated 7th June, 1902:—" We quote to-day's value on Smith field Market of prime Canterbury lambs, 4 11-16ths of a penny ; market weak. We quote to-day's value on Smithfield Market of prime Canterbury mutton, 4 l-16th of a penny. Market weak.

Wellington, June 9. The Department of Agriculture has received the following cable message dated London, June 7th, from the Agent-General: —There is a dull sale for all qualities of j mutton, and a further drop in prices seems i imminent. The average price to-day for ' Canterbury mutton is 4d; Dunedin, South land and "Wellington Meat Export Com pany's brand, 3Jdj other North Island mutton, 3fd. The lamb market is depressed, owing to the accumulation of stocks. The, average price for Canterbury brand is 4|d, New Zealand lamb other than Canterbury 44d. The beef market is weak —;New Zea land hinds 4r|d, fore« 3f. Batter is steady, New Zealand supplies are finished- Danish 103s, Siberian 91s, Canadian 98s. The cheese market is dull, and buyers are holding back, expecting prices to go lower; 56s is now quoted.

The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Limited, have received the following information i'roui their London office by cable. Frozen meat—We quote to-day's value on Smithfield market for prime Canterbury lambs, 4 11-16 d per lb; and for prime Canterbury mutton, 4 l-16d per lb. The market is weak all round.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

At the Ashburton.Yards to-day there was a fair yarding of stock, and a good atten dance. The sale was very irregular with regard to prices, and bidding was slack. The following are some of the prices obtained: Fat Catfcle-Heifers £517s Gd to £8 7s 6d j steers £3 to £4 2s 6d; cows £4 to £5 2s 6d. Store Cattle—Dairy cows £5 17s 6d; from 18 to 20 months' old £2 17s 6d to ; springers £5 5s to £5 10s ; dry cows £4 2s 6d; calves 30s; two-year-old steers £3 10s to £4 Us. Fat Sheep—Forward crossbred ewes trom 5s 9d to 12s, crossbred wethers 16s 9d, merino ewes 5s 4d to 7s 4d, merino wethers 5s lOd, lambs 7s 6d, freezing ewes for export 12s to 16s lOd, freezing lambs 10s 3d to 13§ Id freezing wethers 14s Bd. Store sheep - Forward wethers 9s lOd to lid 2d, merino ewes 3s to 6s, crossbred ewes 10s 9d, cross bred lambs 9s 6d.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1902. Local and General

New Uses fob Paper—An article on the uses that papers is being put to now-a-days will be found on the fourth page of this issue. A sample of the com pressed paper which is being utilised for^the various purposes referred to in the article may be seen at the Guardian* office.—On the first page of this issue will be found the reports of meetings of the Anama and Cold stream Road Boards, also a short poem en titled " Peace in Africa."

The Plague.—One case of plague was re ported at Sydney yesterday. Weather Forecast.—Captain Edwin w i res ._ Moderate westerly winds; glass rise; frost to-night.

Ship Building Combination.—Five of the largest ship-building firms in America kave amalgamated mth & capital of 25,000,000 dollars, in order to compete for foreign orders.

Shooting.—-The shield presented by the Ashburton Golf Club and won by the Ash-

burton Guards is now on view at Mr F Curtis's. The shield, which is of ancient antique design, is of walnut, mounted with solid silver. The shield j.g jbhjs year held by Private Geo. Gourdie.

Proposed New Hall—The L.Q.L. No* 23, has purchased a section facing on Wills Street and Wakanui Road, with the object of building a hall thejreon, Plans of the building are ready, and will be submitted for the approval of the members of the Lodge at a summoned meeting to be held soon.

The klnieri. -The attempts to refloat; the Kanieri, which went ashore at the mouth of the Waitara River last Tuesday, have failed. Hydraulic lifts are now to be tried but the preparations will probably take a few days. The vessel is safe bo long as the fine weather lasts. The official enquiry has been postponed.

Rangiora Hotel Robbery. - Two young men, named David Swanson and Frederick Dennet, were arrested at the Bluff on Sun bay by Detective Mcllveney, charged with the Rangiora hotel robbery, involving between £50 and J6O, The accused were

brought before the Court at Inyercargill yesterday, and remanded till to-day. : Orangeibm.—The monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge was held on Thursday evening, Bro. Chalmbers W Myin the eliair. A committee was appointed to carry, out the celebrations of the 12fcM* Juty'lafter which a presentation was made by Pasfc G-,BJ. §. B. Nelson to Bro Robert Thompson of a P.M. diploma framed. Bro Thompson suitably responded. Football. —The following will represent the Banks and Professions v Auctioneers' Clerks in the annual match which takes place on Thursday next in the Domain at 3.30 p.m.: —Auctioneers—Thomas, William sbu, 'Lyust^y, Cookson, Oulverhouse, Hodg son, Cas'koy,* Mo<in, Bjichanan, Friedlander (2), McDonnell, EicJim'sri, Sgldpp, Woods, and Gibson. Banks and I'rofessiaijf-^-

Bilfcon, Salmon, Croft, Cox (captain),

Williams, White, Brock, Amos, Saknond, Sandstein, Purchase, Silcoek, Cromie, Ken?&&Ji I Jilbrow. Emergencies-Bruce, Dodds, Stepi&ens, Wilkie. Mr F. Pritchard will act as referee. The Cup That Cheebs.- What is moif} invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you Jjjjy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of jftva qm& 3socha, which ipiakes a cup of Coffee fit for thj& pods. We grind the Coftee on the premise?, th,er,pby ensuring its freshness. We have only one qu^lifey ajxd one price, namely, la 6d per lt>, and is nothing better to be had.

The IJ[ak,9h_ini Viaduct.—A Wellington telegram states that tji?§ preliminary trial of the Makohini Viaduct jfcobk place yes ifcerday. An engine, drawing twelve trucks of bajlftsfc and another truck containing Pub!jc Woi'ks officials, workmen, and others grossed from the Ohjngaiii side. The structure was severely tested wfth a loajd of 150 tons, and ; this heavy load crof s«l haifadozen times. Notwithstanding the great height of 243 feet the jnotjLon of the train was perfect. The viaduct is 7QQ feet across. Those in charge wore thoroughly satisfied with the test.

The New French Ministry.— M. Combes, besides the Premiership, assumes the portfolios of the Intetior, and of Public Worship. The Frisco Mail.—The Ventura from Frisco was signalledat Auckland at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Coursing.—The adjourned meeting of persons interested in forming a Plumpton Coursing ground whinh was to be held this evening has been further adjourned till Tuesday June 17th.

The Westinghouse Brake. —Both ex presses are now fitted with Westinghouse continuous brakes, and a great saving of time is effected in pulling the train up at the stations.

The Wheat Market.—lt is reported that a large line of wheat changed hands in Ashburton to-day, the price stated being 4p 3d a bushel free of commission and charges.

Italian Minister's Duel.—A cablegram from Rome says:—Prinetti, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, resigned and fought a duel with a deputy, Franchetti, owing to an altercation respecting the Italian colony at Erythrea. He wounded the Deputy, and now resumes office.

Wakanui Rivbb Board.—The Wakanui River Board met on Saturday last, when there were present—Messrs S. Brown (chairman), Coe, and Jas. Cochrane. It was agreed to strike a rate of id in the jfion first-class land, |d on second-class and 1 -Bth on third-class, according to classifica tion. It was resolved to have some of the willows removed growing in the riverbed at the first opportunity. Accounts amounting to .£2B 17a 6d were passed for payment.

The Proclamation of Peace. - Before commencing the ordinary business of the Borough Council last evening, th« -Mayor took occasion to refer to the proclamation of Peace, which they had celebrated since the last meeting. He read Sir Joseph Ward's telegram announcing it, and also stated that he had replied expressing for the whole community hearty satisfaction on the cessation of hostilities. He moved that the matter be recorded on the minutes and that a copy of the resolution be sent to Sir Joseph Ward. This was seconded by Councillor Andrews and carried.

Volunteers —There was almost a full muster of the Ashburton Guards last even ing, when an inspection parade was held. After inspection by Captain Nicoll, the corps was marched out for section and company drill, which was carried out in a very creditable manner, in the marching especially there being a great improve ment. After parade, a meeting of the Committee was held, Captain Nicoll in the chair, After transacting minor matters, it was decided to postpone the Military Con cert till September. Matters concerning the Annual Military Ball were then dis^ cusged, and it was finally decided to hold the annual ball next month. Color-Sergt. Schwartz was elected hon. sec. to arrange details. Those who were present at the Guards' ball last year, will doubtless have pleasant recollections of the unbounded success it was, and gladly look forward to being present at the Guards' Military Ball next month.

Tailobing.—Our readers will be inter ested to learn that on Saturday next 13th inst, Mr Rarnm, representing the fauioui tailoring Department of Messrs Strange and Company of Christchureh will pay an other visit to Ashburton! Mr Ramm is one of Strange and Co's smartest cutters, and is possessed of exceptional ability. He will arrive by the express on Saturday next, and may be seen*at Strange and Co's Ash burton Agency (Mr Sandrey's) between the hours of 1 p.m-and 6 p.m, when he will "fit on "orders already entrusted to him and book fresh ones. There is something about Strange and Co's tailoring that is quite distinctive. The cut is first rate, and yet the firm's prices are quite reasonable.

Fjdikg Withouta Light—CyaliaißHhoaln no longer be without a lig^f, when at Mesarr Onto*. Lowry & Oo's they o«m purchw « Little D^y lamp for the sm&lj sum of 3a 61- Thi< firm is n?Of>g-sleerl as tha leu ling bouse for ail cyalin<[ r- <j Msites, asd their totk is always new and up to dace

Notice to Ovgmbifs,—We woi|ld remind «ur r.e&iiera ih;»t iho Cheapesb and Beat Shop la Aehburton for Seo=nd hand GyoleS, CycSe K*(;&{Vr, aad at! ntjulfementa in fihe oyolin« mo is R. D. Johnstons Ru3gu>\ bit worth Oyole Agacoy, Burnett Street.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY STAKES.

The following nominations have been received for the

Asmbpbtojj County Stakes, of 150 soys. Six furlongs. To be run at the Autumn Meeting, 1903: — Cannie Chiel, Golden Vein, Dirk, Aherlow, Brave Heart, Ard- Chattan, Quarryinan, Treadmill, To-morrow, Secret Society, Roseal, Cruciform, Orloff. Ipijg Log, Armigera, Machine Gun, Bayonet;, Firebrand, Punamu, Petard, Sans Peur, Pallas, Blazer', EJosemere, gelding by Musketry—Hermione, filly by Seaton Dela val—Miss Gladys, colt by St Leger—The Witch, Grand Chain, Cyclamen, Welbeok, IJoseommon, Imperator, Furious, colt by Torpedo —gabrjna,

Borough School Committee.

The Borough School Committee met last evening, Presents-Messrs W Craighead, (chairman), T^hitaker, Jones, Silcock, Kersel, and Malcolmsoia. An apology was received for the absence of Mr Beekingsale. CORR.ESFONI)ENCE..

Correspondence wa,s read anij dealt with as follows f -

From the Board ot Education stating that the Government has decided to supply souvenir cards of the Coronation, free to schoolchildren throughout the colony.— Received.

From School Committee's Association, asking if the Committee was satisfied with the present method of appoinfciag.teachers. The Committee approved of the Board's method of sending on applications for positions on the teaching staff. PUPIL TEACHERS It was decided to recommend Miss Minnie Baker for the position of pupil teacher, headmaster's bepokt. Ihe headmaster reported that the ; average attendance'w#s ,347, out of a roll number of 393, gohool'' library—The ; books have arrived, and have teen <Julf ! numbered and catalogued. Rules drawn up by the headmaster were approved by the Committee. The headmaster recom mended that the school be closed on Thursday and Friday, 26th and 27th June, foi? the Coronation holidays, as it would be a mistake to olose for the whole week so soon before the anaual examwatjon, A day or two might bo given aftaj? tb.l Inspector's visit. The report was approved. The mistress of the Allenton School re poptedth^t the average attendance had beea69, roll »umb.«i' 77? " vjsiTiifG coMJfiTiJss;, The Visiting Committee's report was satisfactory. Messrs Whitaker and Siloock (Main) and Mr Kersel (Allenton) were appointed for ihs .ensuing month. ' THE COBONATION. The chairman and Messrs Malcolrason, Silcock, and the headmaster were appointed a sub-committee to make arrangements for the Coronation celebration. account's. Aceouaii-8 amounting to J66 Is were passed for payment and $i© Committee adjourned.

Snapshots of the War.

INTERVIEW WITH NURSING SISTER LITTLEOOTT.

With the many sons of the Empire who sprang, sword in hand into the quarrel of their motherland, went hore and there a nursing sister hoping by the gentler arts of peace to assuage the bleeding wounds of' ghastly war. As'aburton numbered one in this band in the person of Nurse Littlecott, who recently returned on a short furlough. A representative of this paper waited upon her to gather a few details of her experi ences that loight be of general interest. The nurae, who looks a trifle thin after her two years' hard work at the front, supple-! mented by a voyage Home in charge of 70 \ sick, on a troopship, filled with 600 West Australians and some details, very kindly consented to supply any information at her command. Asked as to the most remarkable " case she nursed, she said it was one of hepatic abscess, supervening on enteric and dysentery. This poor unfortunate' Tommy* i underwent seven operations, and by skill | and care was eventually shipped to his longed for ' home' as cured. Of the strange vagaries of bullets the nurse had many tales to tell. One case in which a bullet caused compound fracture of both thighs. The victim was also shot in five other places, in the shoulder and through the head. Being so cased in plaster of Paris, he was known amongst the orderlies as ' the plaster mummy.' Another poor fellow was shot in the side of the cheek, the bullet making a downward course through his neck and coming out of the opposite shoulder. A most ghastly case, yet he he too recovered and went 'home' cured. Much of the work in Mooi Eiver base hospital resulted from the Spion Kop affair. This historic peak was afterwards ascended by Nurse Litfclecott, who took 2|- hours to make the ascent, and not of the steepest place, up which the heroic men of the line regiments toiled on that deadly day with their clogging guns. There lie the brave dead in long, drear trenches, 600 of Eng land's sons. ' The half of creation we own. We have bought the same with the sword and the flame and salted it down with our bones.' Most of Nurse Libtlecott's medicial cases were enteric from Ladysmith, agrava ted by starvation, and the mortality was only 10 per cent, yet no Tommy of them all will ever own Buller paid too high a price or that he was aught but a great success. The men and officers love him with a great devotion, and would willingly die at his cal! to-morrow if it were but his wish. Amongst the nurse's patients were some Boers of whom she has formed a very low estimate. The first she nursed being very sorry for himself, he was suffering from a compound fracture, and badly wanting to get well' to go and shoot some more English.' Another old Dopper, 80 years of age, captured after Paardeburg, talked freely till they askod him if it wasn't true he was a relation of Cronje's. Then he said he didn't speak English and complained to the doctor of the sister that' She always speak English. I no understand English.' This same old fox took his hit round the ward, saying it was his birthday and he wanted a new pipe, which the generous Tommies supplied pence enough to buy. Of the generosity, bravery, and power of what they call ' stickit' things displayed by the troops at the front the nurse cannot speak too highly. This power of gaily accepting all the dis comforts and evil chances of life on the veldt is equally the heritage of both the old land and her sturdy sons beyond the seas, But even this genial good nature at times is strained to breaking point, as it was in the story current on the veldt of a Canadian Contingent, whose idolised Major was treacherously shot in the back by so»e Boers hidden in a farm house flying a white flag. His men swore a mighty oath that they would capture the murderers and hang them. They surrounded them eventually and with their lariats strung them up in a row in front of the same farm house. Then the regimeci; pulled out its pipes and sat around to smoke. They were still sitting there when an Imperial officer rode up highly horrified and proceeded to scarify tfte sons of' our lady of snows.' They smoked oil for a time. Then cue pulled his pipe out of his mbufch and drawled—" I guess-~ there's ropin for another up tfrere'i You'd' better git." The Imperial Officer ' got/ and there wa^j nothing officially fresrd of the matter. Asked as to whether ghe had sepn liojjd Kitchener, Hupse Litfclecgtt laughed and told how on one of bis train journeys the sisters, took a photo of him, for which he good naturedly posed, One of the sisteis wished to shake hands with him, which fact one of his aides communicated to him. Ifc seemed to tickle him greatly, but just as he was about to comply the carriage was wheeled away and they gaw him no more. He stood at the salute as ho was whirled out of sight. He is a tall, very straight man, not very like his published pictures, with keen grey ejes, an affection of one giving him rather a sinister expression. Of the many duties falling to a nurse's lot not the least was writing the home letters of the sick, ill or well, there one cry was—' Say I'm all right, Sister. Say I'm having a good time. Don't say I'm sick. They'd only worry over it.' Often when the goo?? brave hearts were nearly sobbing out last 'strong breath the pry was still the' same. Say Til be well soon/ Sister. Don't say I'm sick; .. Wh«m the letters were to sweethearts things were eve» more embarassing . Patients saying— f Oh, you'll know what to say/ Sister. ' Just say what you'd say yourself.' '"" The stories told Qf De Wet are many, but one common property on'ihe v<jldt goes that when he was bo quiet for some" months during the war he had passed himself off as ij^eora.aij' a^d gone to England, returning in another jbroopjMp in like manner. Of the uselessness of some of the later drafts of Yeomanry many stories are rife. The same column had t>een captured six times running by De Wei's light liders and stripped ql everything tjli thp Imperial Yeomanry got called 'De Wet's supply train.' On ujie last occasion he gave thfeni a sealed order for their commander, which jbhey duly delivered! Jt ra_n ' J£ia<?!y chain these dogs up ; as I am tired of catching them.' In vivid contrast to these useless squadrons was the character born by the ' fern leaf ■ boys, high amj.dst whom stood our local V.C.—Captain Fred Tucker, This story of an early battle was told by one of the sick 'Dubs' that brave regiment the story of whose famous charge echoed $ trough the world. The gallant Irishmen were n^w to Boer nomenclature^ an 4 when in a desperate bayonet oha??ge a 8.0,er pfijcer pulled out a white flag screaming-*:" Don't kill me! I'm a Field oornet!" one retorting " I'm hanged if I care whether you're the whole blooming band," drove the terrible steel right through his enemy's heart.

WAKANUI

The Wakaaui Wes}eyg,n chqir took advantage to meet Mr and S£rs Page % Wednesday, June 4th, at Riverside, Firstly parlour games of an interesting nature were indulged in. A varied programme was then proceeded with. Songs by Misses Trevurza, and Butterick and Messrs Trevurza (2) and Frampton, and a recita tien by Mr Fre4 J?atterick were contribu ted. The most iinpoptfint feature of £ke evening was a brief speech by Mr Framp|;on in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Mrs Page (nee Miss Giles) whilst in the choir. On concluding his remarks he handed Mrs Page a silver mounted oaken jijiscuf t barel, the wooden portion being of Relief curving in Maqri designs. Accompany ing it was a pair of neat vases, Mr and Mr§ Page suitably responded, : were handed round,; arid the enjoyable gathering dispersed after singing ' Alild Lang Syne," and with loud Applause for the newly wedded pair. ' ' An 'At IJome' gathering to celebrate the (?3rd birthday of Mr T.G^vill wa? 'held at the Homestead, Elgin, on Monday, June 2nd. Song and dance was the programme. Mr Choak and several others speke in high |;erms of their neighbour, and Mr J. iirankin then presented Mr Cavi^l with a set of pipes. Mr CaviU Buitafely jresppnded.

Coldstream District.

RATEPAYERS' MEETING.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Cold-J stream R6ad District was held at Lowcliffe school on May 31st, to consider the proposed stopping of certain roadg near Ealing in connection with the opening of a direct road from Hinds to Baliag. The Chairman of the Board (Mr John Studholme, jnr), read the advertisement calling the meeting, with description of the ' roads to be closed, and explained the /plan , of the same, and a proposal "That the roads described be closed/ was unanimously carried.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do oot bold ojri«l»es resp«n»ibla f«i npiofon* Mtpi^sed by our oorr»»ponrt«uti

MT. SOMERS STONE.

Tl THB EDITOR Sir, —I noticed a few days ago both in your paper and the Lyitelton Times para graphs re the stone to be used for a new bank in Christehurch, stating that the pink stone from Mount Somers was sandstone and not limestone, whereas th-e contrary is the fact,' this stone being dolomite or magnesian limestone. This can be and has been proved by both the fire and acid tests. I enclose you a sample of lime made from a small piece of the pink stone, simply burnt in an open fire place and slaked with water, The splendid white building lime stone of Mount Somers is of similar texture and composition and should be much more used in Canterbury than it now is, a remarkable feature of this stone being that it hardens and improves by exposure, whereas the Oamaru stone does not. Some builders in Christehurch are afraid of the Mount Somers stone for this reason, they having had samples of stone sent them which had been exposed for years at the railway station, Mount Somers, and therefore very hard surfaced and difficult to work; whereas the stone fresh from the quarry is little, if any, harder for tools than Oamaru. Our new Post Office is a glaring example of the non-use of Mount Somers stone. Note the contrast then between the miserable little chunk of Mount Somers stone, called by Sir J. G. Ward a foundation stone, and compare this with the rest of the facings of the buildings composed of Auckland mud. For a further sum of say ,£2OO the building could have been faced throughout with Mount Somers stone, and the appearance ; of the whole structure vastly improved, and it would also have been a standing ad | vertisement to the merits of the local product. Mr Cookson's livery stables front I of brick and Mount Somers stone is an example of the way in, which Ashburton buildings can be put up, and the keystone of the central arched doorway, is a fine block of pink stone referred to above. The Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, is built of sand&tone or white freestone, but that stone was imported from near Hobart, Tasmania, before the Auckland Cement or dried mud works came into existence. The Union Bank, Hereford Street, Christchurch, frontages are all pink stone from Mount SomerSj and has been now built a numbei of years, so should be a test of the qualitj of the stone for Cliristchurch climate. 1 trust the promoters of the permanent memorial of the Coronation will not over look our local stone in any work they maj take in hand, and I am sure the proprietor of the quarries will be glad to contribute stone for any memorial building, and 1 have no doubt he would have gladly givei the Government a massive and appropriate block of stone for the Post Office founds tlon stone, if the matteir had been placed before him in time.—l am, etc., Dolomite.

A BIG FIGHT.

There are, as many of our readers are aware, a gobdmany New Zealanders serving in irregular corps in South Africa, and not included in our Contingents. One of these is Trooper J. Muirhead, whose relatives resida at Gree^itreet. JEfe has been serving in Damant's Hoi's©, which corps was engaged m a pretty warm affair in March las.t, near Mafeking'. The foUpwing interesting a.ecount qf this fight; has been received from Trooper Muirheaq b^y one of. his relatives ?

on the Veldt, 2nd April, 1902. We have just arrived in camp, having come from Black Frao, where we had a fight with the Boers. We trekked from camp several days ago at 1 a m, and came on the Boer rear guard at 8 a in. We chased them for about six miles, but their horses were too good for ours. Thoy wounded six of aur men, We then went on till 1 p.m, when we camped, We had only a few supply waggons with usi, our convoy coming on behind. When we were chasing them De Wet went one way and De La Rey the other. We were then in the centre. We had just got into camp and unsaddled when the Boers came ""tap and. sent a shell right into the camp. We had just time fco run out a little way when they came pretty thick. They were making splendid shoot ing, sending nearly every shell into the camp, but they did not near all burst, or they would have done a great deal more damage than they did. They had fous? big guns, and had us surrounded, so we got thg fire from alj sides. They made determined attempts to take the c,amp, but were sent back every time, and they retired after three hours hard fighting. We had Sir Walter, Iptchengr comq^ancUng, with about- roeri, and the Boers we're estimated at over 4Q66. We hadiq $g tenches an(| stop in them all mghtj with, no blanketsj and all next day, and it was raining fyeavily. We could not ge.t away, not being Strong enough. The general sent a good few despatch riders to, try and get, through the Boer lines, and one nigger got through to Colonel Kekewich, who released us at 2 p.m. We started at once, haying no supplies, and camped a good T?ay on this side, when it gpt dark. W-e ljad t$ just lie down in our overcoats in the mu4, and ft was raining hard all the time. We started pext morning and came up with our eonyoy entrenched with about 3COO men. They had heard that we were captured. J do not know our losses yet, The Canadlans are wjth us. They lqst sixty killed and wopnded ouj; of 7W- The Boer losses are said to ba over 800, and Kekewich captured 300 next day. Ten ambulances, besides waggons, came in with us with our wounded, ana they had to go baolf next 4aY fov more, being l#ft behind at a fapmhense. rPne Boer am bulances were all night picking up their wouadjjd. They had 200 in by the follow ing morning. Det Wet, Steyn, De la Rey, Kemp, and other commandos had all got together. The fight took place on Easter Monday. I did not get a scratch, although the bullets were coming on all sides. We were under a cross fire. We lost about 2CO horses and were taking cover behind them somefcinles. If Seaif alVthfcfrSheJls'h/ad b^irst we wptfld We lost twice as msliiy, 1 their shooting was very good, If we had not come across the Boers we were going to Mafekiag. It was not a great way from there that the fight took place. I will try and get this in when the nextconvoy comes to Klerksdorp.

News in Brief.

Mr D. Thomas, in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, will continue the sale of the old Somerset buildings on Saturday next in the Arcade. t>

IC^n^s fsdj^ors have & unique way of pro'ddihg up delinquent subse*rifo'e:ps, as this will indicate: '" If ybli have frequent head aches,'dizzines3, fainting spells, accompanied by chills, cramps, corns:, bunions, chilblains, epilepsy, and jaundice, it is a sign you are not well, and yGU are liable jbo die any minute. £ay your subscription a year m a&vanae, and thus inaks yoi|pelf sqlid fof sj, good obituary notice, 1"'

Milk Kisses! Do yqu like soft, swept kisses ? Thought so; but the kind you are thinking abpijt are not the kind we are talkjiig aboufc We aHn4§ '& Fi^tp|?pr 6r.os. delicious' Milk pisses, whicharemade, of fine Jpiest 1 faci(x>ry butfey, <?r,9am, and sugar, arid sold at the loyif grice qf Tsper lb. Try some of ttjeir kisses, ancj y«?u Tsrilt be Witht^oj, ■•-•■•••'

Borough Council.

The Uorough Council met last evening. Present—His Worship th« Mayor (in the chair), and Councillors Alcorn, .Tones. Davis, Reid, Willis, and Clark, mayor's statement. The Mayor reported that the Bank bal ance was Dr £1593 Is lOd, and receipts from all sources since last meeting 46118 6s 7d. CORBESPONDBNCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as under :— Fsom the Union Bank re overdraft.^— Received. From the General Post Office, Welling ton, re town clock, saying that the clock would be supplied on receipt of half the - cost which would be about £3i&. The Mayor stated that £251 in subscrip tions etc was already in hand and the Borough contribution of .€IOO and out standing sxibscriptions would nearly com plete the amount required. Cr Wiliis asked why the money should be paid before anything is done. Cr Davis said the Government would do nothing till the money was paid. The motion wa3 carried. From the Colonial Secretary's Office* forwarding form of application for subsidy for the Coronation vote.—-Received. From the Eailway Department, granting permission to the Council to erect a eab mens' shelter on the Eailway Reserve, the site to be vacatad on three months' notice, should the Department think fit,—Re ceived. From ratepayers in Burnett Street, ask ing for better provision for foot traffic in Burnett Street, with special reference to the Somerset Hotel hoarding.—The matter was discussed later. From the Coronation Celebrations Com mittee, inviting the Council to take part in the celebrations.—The invitation was accepted. From the Acting-Premier re Peace Demonstrations, suggesting the celebra tion of peace on Coronation Day. The Mayor had already telegraphed to Sir Joseph Ward, opposing the sugges tion. The Mayor's action was endorsed on the motion of Cr Davis, seconded by Cr Clark. From the Fire Brigade, asking for pay ment of the half yearly subsidy.—The amount was ordered to be paid. From Dr Bolger, Health Officer, re plague, stating that several passengers passing through ABhburton had been sent to him for examination, and asking if the Council would provide for the isolation of patients. The Mayor said Dr Bolger was acting under Dr Mason's instructions. The Health Officer could act without consulting any local body. The Coon* cil had not been notified that [any local Hea ith Olfict r had been appointed. If a case of plague occurred, Dr Bolger would have to report to Dr Mason, but the Council was responsible for the proper isolation of patients. So far, Dr Symes, District Health Officer, had not replied to his letter of a month ago. Dr Bolger now asked them to arrange for isolation of patients. Cr Willis said that some time ago the Council had left the matter of isolation of patients in the Mayor's hands. He thought they should write to the District Heaiih Officer asking what part the Council wa« expected to take in case of a plague case oc curring so as not to clash with Dr Bolger. Cr Reid said the Council had tiled to g»fe information from the Health Department and had been completely ignored. He did not like to act on the same principle as the Department but he fait very like doing co. He moved that the Chief Health Officer he informed that they would be prepared to take action should a case occur. Cr Alcorn though fc they should take step* to obtain a railway carriage for u»e in an emergency. Cr Clark did rot; see wliy thiyr should take action in the matter at all. Or Andrews was of opinion they should make immediate arrangements. The Mayor said Dr Bolger was only doing his duty in the matter. He noticed a rail way oar was specially set apart at I^ytteltoa for plague cases, Uventualjy the matter wan left in th« Mayor's hands and Dr Bolgei's letter wa* received, From the Ashbiuton Brass Band asking for sufficient land on which to erect a band room. ' Cr, Willis said that the Band had decided that it would be better to erect a building than to pay rent, and had purchased the materials. He moved thai; the mattes be referred with Reserves Committee. Cr. Clark seconded. The Mayor said there would be plenty of room in tlfe Council's yard for the purpose required. He thought the building codd be placed on the Tancred Street frontage. He moved that the Band have permission to erect a building in the Council's yard. Cr Davis seconded the amendment. Cr Reid thought the matter ehonld be left in the hands of the Worts Co^mitr** He did not think it wise to adopt tL* siia at the present time. Cr. Willis agreed vrth this and tie mot-, ion was carried as arenfod. From the CharitaMe Aid Board, stating that Mr Friedlaiicter hrs b?er. gionval leave of absence, and therefore no \aaaacy on the Board existed —P.eoe.iv«d. WOKKS tiOipiiT'EEpJ^ ipp.q2,'E Tour Committee' beg 'tq rbgoffc asfp,l? lows;— 1. Formation of William Street and the S.E and N.ij Belts. - Seeing that the Hamp . stead Town Board is nqt in a position afc the praßen^ time to contribute towards the formation of the east enxi of the N,E and. S..E Belts, your Cpmmittee would warn* mend that this work be held over, and that tenders be called for the formation of Wil liam Street (15 chains), and the flouth-east end of Dobson Street (10 chains), to bo enclosed in one contract. 2. Messrs Gee's Application £ov Hoarding —Your Committee recommend that the hoarding required for the completion of the. Somerset Hqtel be allowed to be placed on, t ; he footpath inside the footpath, the clian* ftel to. bp left Qpen, and proyided bridges, are placed at each end of the hoarding for pedestrians, \ 3. Fencing Library •—> Your Committee have decided to ereot a post and rail fence along the boundary of T.S 213 and 224, ol the Liforapy Reserve, The report wag received. Cr iieid moved the adoption of the report in the absence of the Chairman. Some discussion took place on Clause 2. Some Councillors did cot think the con tractors for the Somerset Hotel building would require the whole width of the foot path. Cr Willis moved that the request be granted, on condition that the contractors place a four feet plank-footway outside the hoarding, with an outside rail. Cr Davis seconded the motion. If only half the footpath were fenoed in, 'accidents would occur. $he Mayor, said fhat while every facility should be giveiaTfoi''' the" efectiofc of build ings, the public safety must be prtteoted," He thou ght the scaffold should be put up to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and that half the footpath in East Street would be sufficient. ' Cr Jones was surfiised that ifc was sixg gegfcscl to givfe the fu'H wMth. of tb;6f oOtjpath. f£e moved'a'a that'seyQnf4«| $ the' footbath be allowed and'tha^' the' iJhannel be 1' planned over, and^ that a thorough planking be laid over head. 'IMs was to refer to East Street only. Cr Jones altered his airen<?ment to trire in Burnett Street, and Cr Clark seconded it. The amendment was put an-l earned. Clause' 3 wag afltjptaij, The report a?i Ij. whole 1 wag ad^ta^.' REPORT OF LIBBA»x}COM3t::i^I!3i. Your Committee beg to report that at a meeting held' on the 2'9th ult.}'several niatters relating to the Library ware dis: cußsed, and it waa resolved to make the following recoojnxeijclaUons tp Gp^U: qUi-« -■■■•■ ■ ■ ■■ l. TTpstairs Reading Rooai.—That; the, words " Library Reading Room " be written on the upstair windows facing Bapin^ Square Weat, "2. Periodicals.—That ira'r]y mpef " Couo^y Life s '-'b,eqic4ere.4fo^ \£\<i Beadt^Sf Rooms, and .tfhitaker's Almdm,aj im th,«f ! Beference Library, {n the $ $wmip-<t W|-

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 192,



BUBINBBB NQTIQiSB _ ' ;?_ \ LAM 8. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMP WARE. just landed, ex S.S. "Maradivi," the fin^fc^aelection of|Millcrs Lamps ever imported in this town. Drawing Room Lamps, Dining Eoom*Lainps, Hall Lamps, Bedroom Lanapa, Kitchen Lainp^', Hand L imps, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS All the a|>OTe are to be sold at : : REDUCED PRICES. -INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Sawmillers, Timber Merchants, and Importers, Ironmongs, Painters, Glaziers, etc., Asliburton. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., j O&BINBTMAKBBS, UPHOLSrEBBdS.gBTO. Wo maTce all onr own (S W^^^Z^l^^WF^^''^ i Bedding from the very if Lj^]i I I B fIT '* H'f best material, so buy |X J ' / from ua at lowest WT - / We have also ju 9 t prices and encourage ff Jsj| WW opened a nice assort- Local Indu ß try. h^^^^^mfW ft" 611* °f Tap6Stry ■m At* *v i£ "* a .«. W^ Ke-coveringf Dining Farmture re-covered fv« * a ,Jr IJ@ First-class "Work- X^P O^SIJ N JW' nxansMp Guaranteed. 1 1( t, T■> * * yw* We have just opened another Choice Assortment of up-to-date Bedsteads and Cots in Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. ———Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses jrade on Premises,— —— t. H. ON DRILL, & CO., FURNJ6HBRS, TANORSD STREET MAY, 1902 Bcuihiof MITCHELL & TURNER J)KAl IERS AND CLOTHIERS AMtiU TOM ■■ " .Sold by 15 Examined by 11^ . —__ ——, - ■ ■ g—- - ' £ B d 6jd ß Di !)r«,T« P d le6t 09 0 Now la 06 0 2 School Cap«« 8. 11l 017 JO %, 3. 61 7 0 I Ladiea' Mwinto-h 30* -1 10 0  21a 1 1 g SSohoo! H-it. « 6; 0 7 0 » U 0 2 0 .0 CoWed Muslin, for Aprom 1 °4-"* 08 9 „ 3J4 0 211 1 M.o'd TwetrfUrvt n--%\ 12 6 „ 16j 6d 015 6 IIV Wcrk-Pg Trouscra 0-> 61 6 „6a lid 0 s^ll 2Wok or Sbiris ——— &| 09 0 „2« 91 05 6 Paid 8 Uudsr FUnr-o'a , 91 07 6 2^61 05 0 By Cash, tvith 2 V»lr Under P*nt« ' 2^ 04 0 „1* 6d 03 0 Thanhs, I White Qitl\ Db'*B'rf ' 10= 9? 010 9 8s 9d 0 8 9 MITCHE LL & TURN ER 1 Coloured Qaiit, ygie Bed | a^ 63 04 6 „3s 6d 03 6 4 Coloured To welt May 17, 1902 Is 61 06 0 „li 04 0 1 Coloured Tabla Cover (Large) H» 6d 013 6 „ 10a 6d 010 6 IPalrUoidar'a^a ®* 6d °8 6 „6a 9d 06 9 12 Ywds P.nk Fhnnellotle 54s 0 5 6 „ 3|l 0 3 9 "' Me Fwy FlAnoele'"^ °3 W °2 10 » '*** °l 6 5 P*ir 0»«hm-w Hc ß9 Is 3d _o_2J> „9i £9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 . Wa Uke this somewhat vnmml mothoi of ahoviog the Public whatfbhe Reduotlooa we are njsk dk amount to In a Parcel of Drapery, every article of which 1» of every day Ditod. »nd Good Value at Full Peiokb. Our T umpetar is not dead, ia hot, there are fcnndrecU of him aorend over the Couuty, buh we veatnrs to say that no business attempt vt a similar nature', sve.r made io Aahbartow, h 39 ever a-Dproaohetl the ■ooocss attending the Dtaolulion of P»rtner«hlp Bale now going on h onr,Premlses. See Waoteds. =nS PEC I AL.= mWILLED Flannolottos, White Cream, Pink and Striped.3s ltd psr dozen, J. Yard wilo purs white Lonifcloth fls 81 a 6oz-n, white Calico 2s 9.1 a cttz n IW a yarfi ; Colonial Flannels—white, pinf, aad grey from 9Jd a yard, white BUmUe's 8s lid, 10a 6d, 128 63, 14s 9d, 17a 6^, 2l3—a pair. Coloureai Blankets 7a lid, 10s, lie 61, 13s 9J a pair- Larga aizß Sfcrippd Rues 3s lid to clear, usually 5« 6^ ; Mm'aCardigan Jackets reduced to 5i IM, nsaaHy 8i 6d ; Men's Heavy Ribbed Colonial Underpants 3a 6a, Men's SHffc'end Grey all wool Coloni.il Flannels 2a bd, Men'a Piaio a id Bibbe<l Colonial Koitiod Socks Is, good lino O-hmeroMcffl " reduced to U, Tmkleh Towek 6-1, 7^, 9d, lO^d, Is, la 5 ' la 63 ouch. Strong SergK i>r B»y» W«ar la 3d and le lid &|yard Baperior ull wool Ooioniai Tweed 2* 31 %nd;2a 6i a yard. :■■ E. GIBBARD, BEADY MONEY DRAPPR AND OLUTHtER, Tancred Street, Opposite Arcade. J. W 1 L SON DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. ACompetmtSctof Tredeimon kept for Hoona Painting snd Deoorattog .Io >ll iv B.«»h u .:io. T.»» S »d °>"f !;,„ WelJ As , orl6 a S>«ck .f MI X x K rB D T S .t! ctim ,- Hbzl Methylated Spirit* 1 Artists' Miitfrial Bvtwirai MIRROR GL4Bv^i in UigoiSieoto, oan.be.out.to.wy aw



PUBLIC NOTICES. ti. ORES HAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. ] BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burfcon and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. | Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. : Gaa administered. All work guaranteed. Hours op Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4J66 fllO Those about to mwy, anr! to those JL c.'ready married. Study co norny by pu chaßioß yoiu furniture ab W. <fc M. BiKKSS Wftrehoaeo, Rsvelock Stt<et, Ju.B reoeivtu?, a oonsignrmnn of Wiobcr Ghaire in latest shapes and dfaigne ; als" Bamboi Tables. la stock nil kinds of bed btaicia an.'i fcel-Hr.g ; Suits of > rawir % &ad dining room furniture mado to order at moierft^ prices. B=at workmanship ano materials. © ; i 1 HEW- ZEJjXjAJiPj l^piKGFACTolfj % ® WINTSR UNDEBCL THI G- In Colonial and English Makes F v „ A BPEOIAII LINE OF MEN'S COLONIAL EIBBED WOOb PANT , 3s lid Weli Worth 4a 6d HEAVY WOOL fJNGLETS 3s'6d HEAVY FLANNEL UNDER SHIRTS, 2s 114 QJK FOOTBALL JERSEYS, all colors from 2s 6d fJHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO KY THE FIRST P JEfi I 2i. JB Water Race Cleaner i IRONSIDE & SON, j CHGRTEBT. "DFODBST the attention o the Farmers Jtt I n tho Asbburtxm Ooanfcy to theif WATER RAGE CLEANER, Which took the First Prize a!) ihe Aehburton £ bow and Trial, PRIG!— M 10a at Cherfcsey. The following gentlemen in (heir respec tive dietrlots testify aa lolbws to ths util iy 0 the Cleaner :— Tlnwaid, Juno 4th Meeara Iroaßlde and Son, Ohertsey Daar 81-p,—ln reply to your eaqairy regarding tba Water Race Plough I got from you this season, { find i» doea it' work admirably, and I can recommend is as a great labour aavlng plough to all living on the Piains, aad consider the plough i» very reasonable price and substantially mada. Yours truly, Jambs Hbsbltinb, Tlnwald « Maranui,' Wea'.erfield, May 24 To Messrs J, Ironside & Son,— Dear Sirs,—l am glad to inform you that the Water Ease Cleaner you supplied me with haa given me ev9ry satisfaction. One man, with boy and four horaea, cleaned aeven and half milea of races in two days. I shall ba pleased to show anyone the work it did for me. Yonra faithfully, Thomas Stone* Cherts*?, 23rd May, 1902 Messrs Ironside and Son, — I am writlDg yoa this to express my thorough Batifctaotion in the water race plough you mide mo aoraa three years ago« It doea its work thoroughly and there is no setting up rf quired; throw ib in the raoe and drire away. It ia strong and durable—not e&fiiy broken. The price ie very rjason ab!e aad I would nob like to be withoub one. Yours, etc., J. SERINOf&JiLOW. Acton Estate, 28th May, ISO 2 Messrs Jno< Ironside & Son, Ohertsey Dsar Sirs,—The water race plough which 1 boagbt from you has given me every satisfaction. Jt used to take me a month to clean oat the races before I got ir, now ft team of horsea and two man can clean out my raoea in a week, and make a in: oh ! better job* ! Yours tru'y, Thomas Blacklby, Manager Acton Estate " /perrylto,' Kyis Messrs Irojiaide and Son,— Dear Sirs,-—I have much pleasure in loff rmicg yon that the Water R*ce Cleaner purchased from you haa mado a first o'aaa fab. Io ia a etronp, durable, »od cheap article. I can recommend it to anyone, and I bellsve if its uuofutneEß were mojra widaly known you would sail hundreds of them., i KOPHKT MCLUGAK. Droroore, M*y 26 b, 1902 Mr J. Ironside & Sod, — Dear Sin?,—We are very well pleased with the Wa'er Race Plough got from you. I made a apleodid job of oleaniog out the races, seme of which were very diroy* We worked it with four hoi bos. Wa remain, yours eto>, Campbkll Bkob., per Geo. Campbell | Full partiouiara from— | Ironside & Bob, I BLACKSMITHS, CHERTtftY.



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BILL MARTIN BPKAK3. To Heal Tyre Company, Christcharch,— Dau S.re,-—I hive muoH {.laisara in writing you to ray tiow hearti'y I appreciate the Ideal tyres which were fi to 1 to my machine and upoa whoh I pat up my neven'een New Zealand reoords, and won t ■••& several cbiitn pioDßhip pr'zi?. I am very pleased with them-WILLIAM MARTIN 4 17



To ' Tutfcarsall,' there's matty a man vVha owes hiß bank account, And they who lowly lie basjan OHmbed qaiojcly »p the mount We typl that) those whom Qharm of gold I'o i pdls may aHun*, Such »* negleob of oongh or cold*



Worsts undermine Children's Qoastltnt.oo $98 Wadk'p Woaif Figs, 1b bosei Si^oke New Venn?