SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Kangaroo, 8.8., from Westport. Mary Ellen, schooner, from Welling ton. Mahinapua, a.s., from Oamaru and Dunedin. Sailed- Yesterday. Comet, ketch, for Havelock. for Wellington and West Coast ports. Croydon Lass, for Waitapu. Omw«%E.B i for Timaru. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. ' Wellington, Yesterday. Arrive I—Omapere, from Greymouth ; Waihora, from Melbourne, via the South; Hywea, : from the North; Ken nedy, from Nelson and the West Coast. Sailed—Hawea, for the South; Wai kora., fo.r., Sydney, via Auckland and the EasKUbasy Hawea, for Lyttelton. *.'l.l' - . Wellington, To-day. Aryived Pleion (Capt. Renaut), from Irindon. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived —Rotorua, from the North. Sailed—Dunedin, for London; Oom aercant, for Lyttelt n. Dunedin, To-day. Arrived—Jasper, from Mauritius. ' At the Heads— Westland, from London with immigrants. V ■

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Saturday afternoon. Messrs Friedlander Bros., in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. (per Mr F. C. Tabarh auctioneer), , report on live stock markfetfor the weelc ending October 24th as foUdfasV—At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last 2,730 sheep, 135 head, of cattle,-and 23 pigs were penned, of which our entries were, on tiecotlnt' of Messrs Geo. Grice, T. E. Mcßae. W.; Saunders, Y. Carter, James Reid, L. E. Coirsble.S.Donaldson, Mrs Gibson, and nthers. Fat sheep ': There was a good supply; the competition, w,as brisk, and the .various lots found-mlyw«yan Advance of last week’s rates. Shorn fat ewes sold at_X4§ to *4s 3d. fat merino wethers at 11s to 13s 6d, crossbred wethers 15s 64., A brisk sale took place in the store sheep l market; hoggets fram ios 3d to 148(44; merino ewes in lamb fetched 7s 2d, 8s rod! ios 6d; good store merino wethers from 7s pd to los §J. In fat cattle a good supply was .yarded, but throughout the cattle sale k somewhat dragging business was notice able* i'Fat Sfcers 'fetched L 5 10s, L 6 2s 6d, L 6 15s, L 7 10s, and LB-. Fat cows—L6, L 6, 10s, L>s 5s ; store heifers, L 4 15s, L 4 10s, L 4 28 6d, L2 8s 6d. Pig —Only a smsll lot came forward, with prices fully up to latest quota tions, 'We 1 quote’for mutton from 3d to 3j£4 In the .wool and from 2d to for shorn sheeps Beef-we quote from 20s to 255, acc rd ing to quailtyr , yesterday ,we placed a line of at I 4 S 6d each.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

i' / T SALE -. dim Monday, October 29. Messrs Miles and Co., at the Ashburton Seleyatds—Sto k and Implements. Messrs Miles and Co., at Vi r Jameson’s Brewery and Plant. Ji >' A Tuesday, October 30. Matoon, Cox. and Co., at the Ashburton fJaleyards—-Stock. . ‘ MEEtIA'C*, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Monday, .October 29. Borough Council, at .borough Council Chambers, at 7-30. town Hall—Comedy Combination Com pany, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 30. Ashburton; Wesleyan Sunday School— Ahnivo-sary Tea Meeting in the Wes leyan Churcn, Cameron street, at 5.30 p cL ! ; : Wednesday, November 7. Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers. 11 a. m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follow*• For Gffiriatcliurch and North at 6 a.m. 10.39 auto., and 5 p.'m., daily. Fdr Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Eangitata, Orari, Winchester, and'GOraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., ForTimara and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 480 p.m., daily. Fpp Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, OH Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. Fo i tfohnt Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.in. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a,m. For AshtOn, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430 pan- daily.. For Jlemington, oh Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at43o p.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and KyTei'cni Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Newlapds, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 km.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1883. The Price of Meat

That the rapid development of the frozen meat trade between this colony and England would have the effect of raising prices in the retail local markets was nothing more that was to be ex pected. The news published in our telegraphic columns the other day, that the Dunedin butchers intend to put one penny per pound on the meat they sell would not therefore come as a sur prise, but it will be nooe the less un welcome to the general community. Since the freezing process has proved such a success and the prejudice against New Zealand mutton which was pre viously felt in England has been re moved, our settlers have found that they can make higher profit from their sheep by sending them Home than is possible by disposing of them in the colonial markets. As a natural conse quence the price of stock has gone up, and the retail dealers have had to raise their charges accordingly. Cheap meat has been one of the great recommenda tions for living in the colony, but it seems likely that before long we shall have no right to boast of possessing this advantage over other countries. In England, as is well known, the profits made by butchers during recent years were enormous, and no doubt the same thing will occur here, as it is not un reasonable to expect that when once a start is made to advance the price of meat, the tendency will to still further increase rather than reduce it in the future. There can by no objection to a trader making as much money as he can, so long as he keeps to legitimate trading, nor is there cause for com plaint in the fact that the butchers should derive a benefit from the en hanced value of stock, which has re sulted from the foundation of a new market. The success of the frozen meat enterprise has undoubtedly done a vast deal of good to the colony as a whole, but the immediate result will not be palatable to [the inhabitants of New Zealand. And as most people consider their own individual interests, rather than what is for the general good of the country they live in,we may ex pect that the action of the butchers will cause not a little grumbling. An extra penny on the price of meat means a good deal to those who have to provide for a large family upon a limited income, although it will not affect the richer classes to any appreciable extent. The present bad state of the colony will make the hardship especially felt, and we ques tion if the butchers themselves will not find that they will be the chief sufferers. The truth is that owing to the cheap rate at which it could be procured, the colonists have been in the habit of consuming too much animal food, and now that they have to pay more for it, they will perhaps realise that they can enjoy quite as good, if not better, health if they rely less upon a meat diet. Should this truth be established, the advance in price will not be an un mixed evil, as we think that the physique of colonials would be improved if the eating of flesh was not so general as it is in this country.

It is proposed to form a new Company in Christchurch to prospect for oil adjoin ing the South Pacific Company’s claim. A. preliminary meeting was held yester day and adjourned to to day. The New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Company ship from Auckland to Canter bury for the Canterbury Show the short horn bulls Duke of Albany, bred by Messrs P. and E Mac Lean, and Duke Fashion and Sir Harry, bred by Messrs T. and S. Morrin. Mr George Duncan, of .Reid and Dun cans, of Dunedin, who had control of the construction of the Uoalyn and Morning ton Tramway, has accepted the position of engineer for the new Melbourne tram ways. It will be one of the largest under takings in the world. Mr Beetham, Hesident Magistrate, at Christchurch yesterday hoard the evidence of the claimants for the. L2OD reward offered by John Deans for the conviction of Jackson, who shot at him. Seven lawyers pleaded, so that when the costs are paid not much will be left for the claimants. The decision is postponed till November Ist.

At an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Auckland Native Land Colonisation Company, a resolution was passed authorising the directors to conclude negotiations for the sale of the assets and business of the Company to the New Zealand Native Land Settle ment Company, upon such terms as the Directors deem best.

Active preparations are being made by

the Committee of the Wesleyan Sunday School to ensure satisfactory results at the anniversary services, which will com mence to-moxrow and terminate with a soiree on Tuesday next. The Rev. W. Beck who is not altogether a stranger to an Ashburton audience, wilt preach at each diet to-morrow, and those who remember the rev, gentleman’s impres sive discourses on his last visit here will be glad of another opportunity of hearing him. The celebxat.on hy xns will be sung by the scholars, who have been for some time under the training of Mr James Gamble.

The Lion Brewery, with its plant, etc., will be submitted to the hammer by Messrs Miles and Co., at the offices of Mr Geo. Jameson, on Monday next at 11 o’clock.

The Wihnott Combination Company will appear ip Ashburton on Monday next, at the Town Hall, when “ The Guv’* or ” will be played Many of the members of the Company are well-known to play-goers here, and report speaks well of their performances during their tour in the south.

Tiro case of Reid and Gray v Sargeant in the R.M. Court yesterday was con cluded by his Worship giving judgment f>r L2B Ids, with LI la costs. Mr Bad cleley said that he was of opinion that the money paid into Court was amply suffi cient for the two items in dispute. A cross ac ion, Sergeant v Roid and Gray, was adjourned till next week on account of the lateness of the hour when the pre vious case was finished.

• We have to record the death of Mr George Wood, the well-known brewer, which occurred this morning at the Old Men’s Home. The deceased, who has been long and favorably known in Ash burton, has on more than one occasion within the past two years, been subject to panlysis, and we believe this was the im mediate cause of his death. Mr Wood arrived in Ashburton in 1877, and very shortly afterwards star ed as a brewer, and in partnership with Mr F. Pigby, he erected the Ashburton Brewery in Came ron street, and later on, having sold out of this brewery, ho erected the L’on Brewery in co-partnership with Mr O. Digby. The deceased gentleman was at one time the owner of a very large brewery in Liverpool, where a large for tune was made by him, but which was subsequently lost through the roguery of some lawyers in forging hia titles to the property. News of a most encouraging nature has been brought to Nelson from the Cham pion copper mine. The main lode has been driven in a distance of 200 ft, and a cross-cut was put in to sink the second lede, called the “Doctor’s” lode, on Wednesday night. This lode was struck at a distance of 0 120 ft from the main lode. The “ Doc tor’s ” lode is thus prove ■ to exist 240 ft horizontally from the gully where the outcrop exists, and at a perpendicular depth of 120 ft from the outface. At that point two lodes are shown to run parallel, and the ore found in the “ Doctor’s,” consisting of yellow sulphides and native copper, is apparently very rich. The re sult has caused much excitement, and it is understood that the proprietors purpose forming a large company to work the deposits. In cjlebration of the recent opening of

a new achool at Lauriston, a most enjoy able re-union of the settlers took place at the schoolroom last night. Thanks to the energy and zeal of the School Com mittee, aided, or rather guided and super vised by a strong contingent of the ladies of the district, an excellent tea was pro vided in an extemporised “banqueting hall,” raised lean-to fashion against the side of the school, and roofed in with ample waterproof stack covers and wagon tarpaulins About 200 people were here, in relays, supplied with tea and accessor ies in rich profusion, served by Mrs Hus sey, the Misses Dent, and others. After tea a c mcert was given in the schoolroom which was packed to its utmost with an audience exceedingly good natured and very willing to be entertained. In strumental music was supplied by the Messrs Lambie, Bruce and Mann, and by the Kyle violinists, and Mr G. J. Russell (cornet). Several Highland dances in costume were given by the M'Rae family, from Ashburton; and the vocalists were M r s Broadbent and Mias Young, Rakaia ; Messrs Louden and Lambie, Kyle; Broadbent, Rakaia ; Merriot, Lauriston ; and Maclean Dunn, Ashbur ton. Recitations were given by Messrs Roe, Kyle, and Maclean Dunn, Ashbur ton. All the items were well received and encores were frequent. Mr Johnston was Chairman and, for the Committee, tendered thanks to the visitors. A dance took place after the concert, which was kept up till daylight. In the Otago Daily Times libel case yesterday the only witness examined was the prosecutor, Mr J. B. Denniston, who was called as rebutting evidence. He denied the accuracy of the reports which had been put in of “scenes” in which he had been concerned. In cross-examina tion he said:—“l complain of the whole tenor of the ‘ passing note * in (question. It suggests insanity. 10l ject to its whole tone. It is obviously of a malicious nature. My first objection is to its generally offensive tone, and I venture to say that anyone wno has known me since I have been practising in Dunedin could not honestly write that of me. It must have been written by some person actuated by direct personal malice.” Mr Smith and Mr Stout having addressed the jury, his Honor summed up. The following is an extract, probably the most important, from his address “If the proprietors of a newspaper are called upon to give up the name of the writer of a letter or article which appears in their paper, and if upon mature consideration they think that the writer has been indulging in per-

sonalities that ought not to be indulged in or had gone beyond the limits of legiti mate criticism, I agree with Lord Chief Justice Oockburn that it is a moral duty on their part to give up the name of the writer. If, however, upon mature con sideration they think that what the writer has written is justifiable, then I agree with the expression of opinion of another learned Judge, Baron Martin, in another case, ‘ that the editor would be little short oi m.d to give up the name of the writer.’ ” The jury were out a quarter of an hour, and returned with a verdict for the defendants with costs (L 88). Mr Stout intimated that he would move for a new trial. Christmas Cards, —These beautiful cards of New Zealand scenery seem to be universally admired. The collection of views are perfect gems, and no less than twelve on each card, which is sold at one shilling, or the set of eight for 7s. —H. J. Weeks, wholesale and retail agent, Tancred street. Music Saloon. 100 of these cards exqected to-night.—[Advt.]

THE ASHBURTON CRICKET AND ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND COMPANY (LIMITED).

The first annual general meeting of the above Company was held at Power’s Hotel last evening ; Mr 0. P. Cox, the chairman of the Board of Direct rs, pre sided, and there was a fair attendance of shareholders. The minutes of the last general meeting having been read and confirmed, the Directors’ report was read as follows :—Your Directo s have to report that since their election on Oct. 6th, 1882, as then authorised, they purchased the most suitable piece of land obtainable after advertising, and, considering every piece offered, and they think that while the land selected, consisting of nearly six acres fronting on the Bast Town Belt, is not in every respect exactly what they would have chosen either as to size,shape, position, or quality of land, yet in many respects it has turned out very satisfac tory, and although it has involved soma considerable outlay, both in forming, laying on water, etc., they believe it will now prove more manageable and valuable as a cricket ground than a heavier piece of land would have done, while the actual cost per acre is not so great as that of good land would have been. The financial position of the Company is|laid before you m the balance-sheet duly audited, from which it will appesr that the strictest economy has been exercised in the man agement. The Directors who retire • y ballot are Messrs A. Orr and Gundry, who, however, are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. The share holders have also to appoint an auditor.

The statement of accounts showed: Dr: Capital paid up, L 147 ss; bills pay able, L 100; Ashburton Building Society,

losn on ground, L 50 0; accounts owing, 198 2s 9J; total, L 845 17s 9d. Or; Free hold property, L 657 5? 10d; plant, L6l 4s 8i; preliminary expanses, L 97 5a lid ; balance at Bmk, L3O la 4d; total, L 845 17a 9d.

In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the Chairman said that the arrears on calls at the close of the financial period amounted to L 72 15a, but he had no doubt that this would be readily collected, and that a considerable number of unallotted shares would be disposed of. From these sources he_ an ticipated that all the Company's liabilities would be promptly met, and the reve ue from rents would be available for a divi dend at their next meeting. The motion, having been seconded by Mr Sealy, was carried.

Messrs A. Orr and W. H. Gundry were re-elected Directors, and Mr V 7. H. Zouch Auditor.

Mr Gundry proposed that holders of five or more shares in the Company should be entitled to a freepass to the ground on all occasions, fla thought it would lead to a large increase in the proprietary. Dr Leahy seconded and supported the resolution.

Mr Saunders thought it undesirable to make such a distinction between large and small shareholders. He asked it the notice required by the articles of associa tion had been given in respect to the motion.

The Chairman ruled that sufficient no tice had been given, a:d on being put, the proposal was carried. Dr Leahy called attention to the small boy nuisance on the ground, and the Chairman promised that it should have the attention of the Directors.

The meeting closed with a vote ol thanks to the chair.

AS OTHERS SEE US.

The Scotsman of September 6th, in an editorial criticism of Major Atkin son’s Financial Statement, says ; —Ever since the “ heroic” era of New Zealand finance was initiated by Sir Julius Vogel, thirteen years ago, the adminis trative affairs of that colony have been the object of curious and anxious solici tude on the part of its well-wishers. In the number ot these may be included every inhabitant of the British Islands. If there is one colony more than an other whose career has been watched by the mother country with feelings of pride, chastened by some degree of alarm, it is that which delights in calling itself the “ Great Britain of the Pacific.” Apart, however, from the affectionate concern that is taken in the prosperity of the land where so many of our race have made their home, there is the interest attaching to the progress or retrogression of a country whose finances have been made the subject of a bold, and, as most people believe, of a rash experiment. It was in 1870 that Sir Julius (then Mr) Vogel got his “ Public Works policy ” fairly set afoot. New Zealand had up till making wonderful strides. In the last decennial period its population had increased threefold ; its exports had risen from half a million to four and a-half millions, and its imports from a million and a-half to close upon five millions sterling. The land under cultivation had risen from 200,000 to a million acres ; and the head of sheep stock, from two and a-half to nine millions. The public revenue had kept pace with this extraordinary expansion; and the public debt had grown still more luxuriantly. But this rate of pro gress was too slow to suit the ideas of the men who were then at the head of public affairs in the colony. The cry was that “ the country must be opened up,” and that by means of public money and public credit. Gigantic railway, road, telegraph, navigation and immi gration schemes were embarked upon. The process of settlement of the land and of the development of trade was stimulated by the application of im ported capital. Fvery little community or group of “ log-rollers ” claimed its share of the good things that were going, and got it. Sir Julius Vogel and his successors continued to clap on more sail, until it began to be apparent that, in spite of the magnificent natural capacity of New Zealand, its guides were putting a dangerous strain upon its stability. The public indebtedness, which had been six and three-quarter millions in 1870, was increased in the eleven years following bytwcnty-two millions sterling. Thecolo nists could boast, if they pleased, of a debt amounting to no less than L6O per head of population—a higher ratio than any other colony or country, leaving aside certain Spanish American States that on occasion can ease them selves of their burden by a process scarcely open to New Zealand —namely, repudiation, it is true that they have I something to show for their money, iUp to the 31st of March last, 1,373 miles of railway built by the State had been opened for traffic. Many—pro bably the majority—of these lines, es pecially in the South Island, are of the highest possible utility. Others, again, have admittedly been con structed, not to meet the urgent needs of the colony, or with any prospect of being financially prosperous, but as the reward of jobbery, and of the pressure of the many party, local, and personal influences that can be brought to bear on a popularly-elected and open-handed Government. Large sums were also spent on road, telegraph, and harbor works; and millions were expended on

immigration, at an average cost of Lzo for each immigrant. While railways are good, and telegraphs are good, and settlers, if they are of the right sort, are still better, the impression began to grow in New Zealand that the colony had been perhaps buying its gold in too dear a market; and the commercial and financial crisis of 1879 changed these suspicions into certainty. Since then the efforts of the New Zealand administrators have been largely directed to gradually and cautiously taking in sail, and endeavoring to re turn to a position of financial equi poise. The statement made by the Colonial Treasurer, in laying the Bud get for 1883-4 before the House of Representatives on the 28th June last, contains testimony of the spirit in which this task is being carried out, and the amount of success that is attending it. In neither respect can the statement be said to be perfectly satisfactory. The danger is still there; and the Govern ment do not seem to |be clearly aware of it, or at least aware of how best to avoid it. On the other hand, the figures quoted by the Treasurer bear striking testimony to the great re sources of the country, and to the buoyant and expanding condition of its trade. There is nothing des perate in the condition of New Zea

land ; on the contrary, it has a grand ; future before it. It possesses a heri- i tage so rich that it can even afford to be somewhat spendthrift in its youth, if it only draws the proper lessons from its errors. But it is still true that its indebtedness has increased, is increas ing, and ought to be diminished. . . . . . That, all things considered, the colony has benefited by its public works policy is doubtful indeed. It is pointed out in the statement of the Public Works Minister that, on the capital sum of Li 0,470,000 invested in railways, a net return of L 3 8s xod per cent is now obtained; and that every year the working of the lines is becom ing more profitable to the Slate. But, when account is taken of the accumu lated interest charges of past years, when the railways brought loss instead of profit; of the heavy duties imposed, and still maintained, on clothing, groceries, and other necessaries, in order to meet the Public Works and other expenditure; of the alienation of millions of acres of public land ; above all, of the corruptions that almost of necessity have crept into official and political life through the State under taking great public works which else where are left to private enterprise, it may be found that New Zealand has paid dear for discounting its future.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING The following entries have been received for the undermentioned events at the Summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club:— AUCKLAND CUP. Vortex, Soukar, Buzzard, Hippona, Fisherwoman, Maori, Pet, Jilt, Welcome Jack, Envious, Report, Normanhy, Tim Whifflet, Libeller, Musketeer, Leonora, Escopita, Lady Emma, Hippodamia, Ada mant, Kenilworth, Turquoise, Spectre, Swordsman (late Cadet), Leonata, Linda, Mischief, Cheviot, Vanguard, Fair Agnes colt, Salvage, Waipiti, Nelson, Belvedere. Steeplechase. Harlequin, Home Rule, Harkaway, Christmas, Clarence, Barbary, Ravenswood, Batsman, Wild Boy, Ngata, Chevalier, Chandler, Hercu les, Woodpecker, Reform, King, Don. Racing Club Handicap. —Belvedere, Vortex, Soukar, Buzzard, Hippona, Fish woman, Maori, Jilt, Poet, Welcome Jack, Envious, Report, Norraanby, Musketeer, Libeller, Leonora, Escopita,(Lady Emma, im Whiffler, Hippodamia, Swordsman (lata Cadet), Turquoise, Epicure, Leo nata, Mischief, Cheviot, Vanguard, Fair Agnes colt, Salvage, Nelson, Waipiti, Kenilworth.

THE BETTING MARKET. [kbdxer’s telegrams, —copyright.] [Received Oct. 27, 2.10 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. The following are the latest quotations in the betting market ; Maribyrnong Plate. 9 to 2 agst Garfield 5 1 Helen 8 1 Second King 10 1 Honey Dew Derby. Archie even 4 to 1 agat Ofi Color 5 1 Martini-Henri 8 1 Sardius Melbourne Gcr. 8 to 1 agst Oalma 10 1 First Demon 12 1 Aide-de-Camp and Le Grand

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[bedter’s TELEGRAMS —copyrigHT.] Earthquake. London, Oct. 22. Telegrams are to hand from Malta and Trieste, reporting that a severe earthquake was felt at those places to day. The French in Anam Hong Kong. Oct 22. Latest intelligence from Tonquin states that the Anamite position at Bacninh has been fortified with Krupp guns, and the French troops have con sequently deferred the projected attack on the place. Telegrams are also to hand that Haiphong is threatened with an attack by a band of pirates number ing fully a thousand men. An Assassination Feared. Ottawa, Oct. 22. Considerable alarm prevails at Que bec in consequence of fears that an attempt will be made on the life of the Marquis of Lansdowne, the new Go vernor General. Chili and Peru. London, Oct. 22. Intelligence has been received from Valparaiso that a final treaty of peace has been signed between Chili and Peru, and that the Chilians were pre paring to evacuate Lima and Callao. The Bishop of Peterborough- Dr Magee, Bishop of Peterborough, who has been in a precarious state of health for some time past, has suffered a relapse, and much anxiety is felt as to his recovery. Nihilists In the Russian Army. St. Petersburg, Oct. 23. Several arrests of Nihilists in the ranks of the Russian army in the Caucasus have been effected, and a Commission has been appointed to examine the state of the troops in that district.

A ‘Warning. London, Oct. 25. Earl Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in writing to the promo ters of the Company which is being formed for the colonisation of New Guinea, states that Government cannot permit the Company to carry on its projected operations, and that if the latter are attempted, Sir G. W. Des Voeux, Governor of Fiji, and Commo dore of the Australian station, will be called upon to interfere and protect the natives. Cholera in Egypt, Alexandria, Oct. 25. A fresh outbreak of cholera in this city is causing great alarm, Several Europeans have been attacked, and the epidemic is increasing daily. Oetewayo. Natal, Oct. 25. Cetewayo is now the guest of Mr Osborne, the British Resident in Zulu land, and is not coming, as was ex pected, to this colony. The new Governor of Canada. I ‘TTAWA, Oct. 25.

The Marquis of Lansdowne arrived at Quebec to-day, and was received with great enthusiasm. There was no foundation for the fears entertained that an attempt would be made on the life of his Excellency. [Received Oct, 27, 2.15 a.m.J A Parnellite Meeting. London, ct. 25.

A proclamation has been issued by ;he Parnellites announcing that a meet

ing of the party and sympathisers will shortly be held at Inncurra, one of the northern islands of Arran off the coast of Donegal.

Trance and Ohina. Paris, Oct 22. The French Chambers were formally opened to-day. The official Yellow Book regarding the Franco-Chinese difficulty was tabled. It confirms the recent intelligence that the negotiations between the Marquis Tseng and the French Government are at a standstill.' The documents show that the Chinese Government demanded that, Tonquin shall be evacuated by the French forces, and that China shall exercise exclusive control over the Red river. It is further made apparent that the French Government hopes that the reinforcements despatched to Tonquin will accomplish the fact of bringing China to reason.

Evacuation of Peru by Chili. London, Oct. 25. The latest news from South America show that the Chilians have now eva- . cuated all the towns in Peru except Arquipa. It is further announced that General Iglesias has been formally recognised as Dictator of Peru. • . The Hayti Outbreak- Intelligence has been received from Hayti that the native outbreak renewed, and that five hundred resi dents at Port-au-Prince have been mas sacred by the rebels. ,; /. [Received Oct. 27, 1-15 p m.J Otago Harbor Board Loan. London Oct. 25. Tenders for the Otago Harbor Board loan for 1.200,000 at 5 per cenfiT*** and the minimum at 95 were opened to-day. The total amount offered was — found to be 1.311,000. Tenders at ? L 95 12s 6d will received 60 per cent. ' of the allotment, and tenders above that price in full. A Vessel Ashore. The ship Mirzapore, bound, from London to Melbourne, ran ashore at Boulogne. The captain and the drew were landed in safety, but the vessel’s position is critical. [Received 00t.27, 2.10 p.m.] Obituary. London, Oc l . 26. The death is announced of Captain Mayne Reed, the .well-known novelist, aged 65. ; ■: Compensation to Mr Shaw. It lias transpired that the French Cabinet recently proposed to the Eng-, lish Government that as reparation tor , r the treatment of the Rev Mr Shaw in Madagascar they should award him a , thousand pounds as compensation, and > to make a suitable apology. The pro posal has been under the consideration of the English Cabinet, and it has been decided that the French offer should be accepted. New Guinea Colonisation. The promoters of the New Guinea . Company have written to Lord Derby stating that he has entirely mistaken the objects they have in view. These ; ' are, they state, purely peaceful and for: tsading purposes. They ask his Lord ship to accord them an interview so that the intentions of the Company may be fully explained.

AUSTRALIAN

[rEOTER’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Another Cricket Team. Melbourne, Yesterday. It is considered almost certain' in cricketing circles that an Australian team will visit England next year. Obituary. Mr Anderson, Minister of Justice, died to-day of heart disease. A Land Conference. Sydney, Yesterday. A conference of delegates from all parts of the country commenced their sittings here to consider the land ques tion, and to discuss provisions of the Land Bill, which is about to be intro duced in the Legislative Assembly. An Appointment Mr Justice Windeyer was to-day elected Vice-Chancellor of the sity on the casting vote of the Chair man.

The Markets. New Zealand wheat has declined to 3s 6d per bushel, and New Zealand oats to zs 3d; maize has fallen to xs rod, and Sugar Company’s No, i pieces to L 34 per ton.

Adelaide, Yesterday. The wheat market is quiet, with nothing doing. Quotations for flour are nominal. Town brands, Lio 5s to Lio 10s; country do, L 9 10s to Lio. Freights to London—For steamers, 45s to 50s, quotations are nominal. Sailing vessels, charters 45s to 50s; United Kingdom, for orders, with immediate loading, 325; do for new crop, 425. Freight to the United Kingdom from outports—Sailing, 455: freight for wool, greasy, j£d per lb; scoured, per lb. The freight market is slack, and except for wool charters are dull [Received Oct. 27, 1.15 p.m.] Shipping. Melbodknk, To-day. Arrived, this morning—Manapouri, from the Bluff. A Police Raid. The police made a wholesale descent on the racing sweep promoters, eigh teen of whom were arrested, and quanti ties of tickets, prospectuses, letters, cheques, and stamps have been seized. Parliamentary' Bobabt, To-day. The Tasmanian Parliament pro rogued until the middle of December.

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[pKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] French Annexation Schemes. Auckland, To-day. The schooner Queen, arrived from Raratonga, reports that a large French warship has been cruising about, and the officers are ashore every day making en quiries regarding the produce of the island. The natives fear it is intended to annex the island. The Forty-eight Hours’lMatch. Chbisxchubch, To-day. In the walking match, at 1.15 p.m. f Edwards had covered 157 miles, and Scott 156 miles 14 laps. L&teb. Edwards passed Scott at 12.34 p.ro. and has gradually gained since then. _At 3 p. m. Edwards had covered 164 miles 6 laps, and Scott 163 miles 18 laps. The Broken Cable. Wellington, To-day. - On the 26th the repairing steamer Agues was at work on the old cable about:. 100 miles east of Banjoewangi whan she fouled and broke the existing cables. On Monday she met with great difficulty oa. account of adverse weathe . One line is now put through and the vessel must re turn to port to coal and replace the cable

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1888.



Special Bargains. gBLLING OFF,. MUST BE SOLD. Drawing-Room Suites in splendid Yol vat.walnut aide-board with marble ..top. : ; , i( Smut Tables in all patterns of walnut, etc. Resl;;.4jeather Dining-room Suites, in mahogany and side-boards to match Every plassof Furniture. Utensileof every • - ’Kind Furnishing. Must bu.sold; as X, want to CLEAR OFF aH mylarge and varied Stock. ' Jolm Meech, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, - Burnett street. 9 48 'AiSTD ITS REMEDY,—Tj the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when om -local, papers- are beginning to deal in a fearless-manner with -bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end ton. state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted- ‘civilisation. ' We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about 3# years, 1 and the money we have lost dujnjpg'that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed fpf bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect Us"then we must protect ourselves, and there-is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit sysfem altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core/ ■ Owing to recent heavy losses . . cash e 6my in future. The honest man who is willing to pay . his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age bat a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a firstrdass article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selveatof gic utmost to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in ourjnpal /first-class style—but WC shall no longerituir day * unnecessary risk. Under theacaßOi System We are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices Gentleman’s suit made to order, idSsi idd y ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash onlv. .JC&AIGHEAD & GO., AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. (



Wanted. TT 7" ANTED KNOWN-That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED for the Ashburton Borough School, a SECOND MASTEK. Qualifications and salary according to Re gulations and scale; i.tteodance at pre sent, 430. Also, a FOURTH ASSIS TANT TEACHER. Salary about LBO per annum. Applications and testi monials to be forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee on or before TUES DAY, the 6th November, 1883. —By order, j. Ward, Secretary. 10 789



WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moion, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J. M. has gained the public trust in the past by doing best work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only I place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets — ] monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lesions in Boxing, lesson £1 per 'mopHi, or according to arrangement, 1344 Special Advertisements. JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. ’ he New Bankruptcy Bill, 1863. The Chattel Securities -ct Amendment Etc Etc , Etc. STOP THAT COUGH 1 DON’T DELAY. —How can you stop itl Where is the Remedy. Bennington’s Pt OTORAL OXYMEL OP C vRRA- or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. G Bonnington, Christchurch.



NEW SPRING GOODS Showing in every department. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT Upon usual prices allowed to purchasers of parcels amount ing to 10s and upwards. Dimant and Coe, Ready Money DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Etc., East Street, Ashburton, 9528 oo o § oo M tr* S Ed CD 2 CD £ cc £ p. w t-j o GO 3 rs Ob Zo £ os-H" < STtuO ® C i. m g o*o „ds‘ a> 3 ffi 3 ■ n o O." »s # S > g “ S. o f*» ► 5 cn S N 3 - » B g ° ► 8 ► a o o /•* CD S H cr 3 ® S 59 a «( O H &> Ed K 3 I 3 g 1 H Ed 175 a td o o m



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED, JJ AYE FOR SALE A VERY COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By Ranaome—almost equal to new, and which terms are specially easy. Also, SEED OATS AND BARLEY RYE GRASS , NEW CLOVER SEEDS WOOLPACKS, Etc., Etc. All at lowest current rates. Wm. HORNE, 12 an Agent.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS, The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE, SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WBBTHBIM SEWING MACHINES. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. ,



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion P*>vse, Cashel street, OhiJstchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction o£ the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. G. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under c°st price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £L~ 9 10 contains— Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ••• 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ••• ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11



£2 12 6 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 ydssilesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 G 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets ... ... ... 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (p>ure wool) ... . ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... ... ... 076 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. ;7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... ... ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... ... ... ... 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains — , Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0



6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 011 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ..„ 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 110 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match drosses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 6 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our N«. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... I 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades ... 1 If) 0



£9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at ones for any: article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., FanHion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. r F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHBAP. FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EA-S T ST U EET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. Sold at Christchurch and _,,:wanteed boa. of 'nacorial and workmanship. article I’aioßS FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FCKMSHED