DAILY MEMORANDA.

meetings, AMUSEMENTS Ewj Monday, October 11 Oddfellows’ Hall—Standard Comedy Com pany at 8 Friday, October 15 Ttown Hall—Scotch Concert at 8 o’clock Dramatic Society—Meeting in Oddfellows to Hall at 8 o’clock Monday, October 28 lotongh Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Friday, November 5 County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6 Wakanni Road B >»rd—Monthly mooting at the Board’s office, Moore street, at 11 a.m. ____

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ r huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4,35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.15 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 * J Tbainb Leave Ashburton —For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., and 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and 'South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, *•46 pan. For Mount Somers, 6.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows; — ,__ .. . „ For Christchurch and North at b am 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rateaia, &0., at 10.30 a, m Doldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, %ud Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temaka, at 10 a.m, and 4.30 p.m £b%lly. f or Tim&fu and South,, at 10 a, n*, and 130 p.m., daUy. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.ra. For Wakanul, Elgin, Sea view, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tnesdaya, Thursdays, and •■turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 430 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 430 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m.

TVTatln arrive at the Ashburton Post n&ee— ‘ from Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ,m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. > From Ohertseyi &o. at 10.15 ( and •85 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and Intermediate places B.3°*».m. daily. •From Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m p 6.30 p.m daily. ■ From Greenatreat, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a. m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long Osach at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thors days, and Saturdays, at 10a. m.

DEATH.

Bull— At Waterton, on October 8, Susan Cunningham, the beloved wife of John Bell. Aged 31 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1886. THE CURE FOR THE DEPRESSION

In view of the depression from which the Colony has so lons been suffering it is of Interest to note the opinions of our public men as to the best means to be taken to find a remedy and to secure to New Zealand a fresh era of prosperity and progress. Mr Bracken, In the course of his speech to the electors of Danedin Central, has addressed himself to this subject, and delivers himself very soundly and sensibly there-ancnt. He is a pro tectionist but “claimed to be a reason able one. Of course he would not seek to proteot things that could not be pro duced or manufactured here. No one but a madman would think of that ; but whatever could be manufactured here successfully he would go in o protect " He argned that the fact that Victoria although much less in ares that New South Wales, and fifty years younger than the sister colony was yet far ahead of her in population and prosperity was a proof that her policy was a sounder one Bra young country than that of New South Wales, and while admitting that the goldfields gave the first impetus to Victor ian progress, said protectionists “ were able upon undoubted authority to prove that Wera It not for the support given to the mining Industry by the manufacturers in the towns of Victoria, the goldfields of Victoria would have been closed long ago.” Mr Bracken then appealed to the citizens of Danedin to study ‘heir own Interests and asked—“ What were the young people who were now growing up to do f How could they be provided with employment unless manufactories were established throughout the land? An enormous amount of money was be ng spent every year in educating the finest race if young people the colonies pro duced, and was it Intended that these people should be educated and pushed on in the world only to lose them ! Was all this to be done for the benefit of the other colonies I Was New Zealand to lose the flower of its manhood? It lay with the electors to say yea or nay to that question. He wonld ask them to Imagine the im petus trade and industry would receive in this City if there were no furniture, no boots and shoes, no saddlery, no cloth, and no clothing imported here. What a flood of wealth wonld be spreading amongst them If that were the case.” There Is, in oar opinion, no question that a policy of judicious protection of in dustries and manufactures suitable to the colony is a wise one, and that it Is so is abundantly proved by the success of our Woollen Factories and the benefits which have accrued from their establishment. And we fullv believe that It is possible to do a good deal more in the same direc tion and, to judge from the applause with which Mr Bracken’s remarks upon this

I subject were greeted, it would appear ' that his views commend themselves to the judgment of the electors. The candi date had also some very sensible things to say with regard to the Other great means of alleviating the depression, viz., the settlement of the land, and not 'i;s settlement only bat its settlement by suitable people, people who have a little capital to work with and who understand how to turn it to profitable account. “He held that New Zealand coaid compete with any country in the world—not only in wheat growing and in fruit-growing, bat in the production ot but'er and .cheese, and in industries of a kindred nature. This was clearly shown by the returns of exports, As to settling the land, he held that unless a man thoroughly understood the science of agriculture, and unless he had the wherewithal—a moderate amount of capital—to work the land to advantage, if he settled on the land he was in his own way and in the way of everybody else, and would do no good to the coun try. It was a big mistake to put men on (he land who did not know bow to work it. They bad at the present time in New Zealand 34,000,000 acres of Grown lands, 10,000,0( oof which was forest land. In Otago there was about 10,000,000 acres of laud unsold, of which 2,000,000 acres was fit for agricultural purposes. The plan he would suggest for settling the land was this : he would suggest to the Govern ment to nominate three experts—three thoroughly practical farmers—men, for instance, like Messrs Donald Reid, James Shand, and John Reid (of Elderslie) The land shonld be surveyed into blocks, say of from 100 to 1,000 acres, and three practical farmers should report upon It, on all particulars—rainfall, quality of soil, nature of climate, and description of country. He would then have maps and plans and specifications, with all the necessary information, sent Home and the land placed on the Home market, and sold for a mere song to the right class of farmers. He believed if this information were scattered broadcast among the farmers of the United Kingdom they would get any number of young, strong, willing, and educated men—men educated in agriculture, for that was an important branch of education—to come ont and throw in their lot with them.” Thete are the words of a man who evidently has thought much on the question and the result of whose thinking has been the attainment cf sound and practical con clusions, and we feel persuaded that if such a policy as Mr Bracken recommends were vigorously proceeded with we should ere long find that the clouds had rolled by and given place to the sunshine of pros parity.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It will be noticed from an advertisement which appears elsewhere that the Flemington Cheese and Butter Factory will re-eommence operations on Monday next. The usual weekly meeting of the Musical and Dramatic Society waff 4 held in the Odd fellows’ Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr E. Elston occupied the chair. A quantity of routine business was disposed of, and a rehearsal of “False Colors” hfeld. The Committee has started preparing scenery and properties lor tfie Christmas pantomime, and judging from present appearances they intend making a thorough success of it. The manufacture of wine from oranges, it is stated, is developing into a very extensive business in Florida, where a maginficent American wine is being made in large quan tities from the [juice of the sweet oranges, surpassing in purity any of the European wines.

Mr T. Bullock held an important sale of land to-day. Particulars will appear in our next issue.

The New Zealand correspondent of the Australasian Banking Record says ;—“ It is stated that no less than 1000 mortgaged farmers in Canterbury are unable to pay interest, and that in the majority of cases their estates will come to the hammer shortly. It is announced that the Standard Comedy Company will appear at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday evening. A very attractive bill of fare has been provided, and we have no doubt a good audience will assemble. It has been Jhinted (says 'the Wairarajxi Daily) that there is a possibility that the relatives of the man named Ward, who died of starvation at Wellington recently, may have some legal interest in the town acre and Masterton small farm block, section 29, containing 40 acres, which was originally purchased by a man of the same name. The Crown grant in the name of Ward has been lying unclaimed at the Land Office, Wel lington, between 20 and 30 years. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Winslow District School Committee was held in the schoolroom last Saturday evening. Present—Messrs F. M. Foster (Chairman), Drennan, Grace, Mclvor, Wilson, and Hay man. The master reported that the working average for the past quarter was 30'5 The roll number was : Boys, 17; girls, 20; and the average attendance for the past week, 33 After transacting routine business, and pass, ing accounts amounting to £ls 8s 7d for payment the Committee adjourned. The Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows met last night in their Lodge Room. The receipts were rhown to be £72 5s 2d, and the expenditure £l6 17a 9d. Four can didates were proposed for initiation. After the business of the Lodge was disposed of it went into harmony, and several members added to the pleasure of the evening with songs and recitations. It is intimated elsewhere that the Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary Services will be conducted to-morrow by Mr F. W. Isitt, of Christchurch. Celebration hymns will be sang by the scholars and choir, and the services promise to be of an exceptionally interesting nature. We have been asked to point out that the “ collections ” will be in aid of the Sunday School, but offertories by envelope will be devoted to the circuit fund as usual.

The jYtirth Otago Time* believes that the Government, have definitely decided to assist the Harbor Board in the matter of repairing the damage to the breakwater. Tbe following statement of assets and liabilities has been filed in the local District Court: —Timmo, Samuel, of Ashburton, cook. —Liabilities—Ashburton : A. Orr, £6 8s; D. MoFarlane, £2 Is; J. Hepburn, £1 3s ; G. Willers, £3-, J. McGregor, £3 9a sd; J. E. Trevor, £3 3s ;J. Canning, £lss ;J. Moison, £1 9s 9d; Dimant and Coe, £6 11s 7d; T. Hoult, £1 8a; B. Morris, £1 18s 3d; G. James, £l4 11s lOd ; T. Bullock, £8 10s ; R. S. Bean, £5 4a 9d; 0. W. Purnell, £1 2s; sundries, £1 8s lid; total, £6214s 6d. Assets —Book debts, £57, estimated to produce £2O; furniture, £8; total, £2B. Deficiency, £34 14s.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A NUISANCE

TO THE EDITOR. Sir.—The Ratepayers and others In Tinwald arc much annoyed {at seeing so many larrikins, and others, riding bo frequently on the footpaths. Why this has not been stopped before now Is sur prising to many. Yours eto* : , Ratepayer. Tinwald, October 9rh- *

THE GREAT BARRIER MURDER.

ANOTHER SUPPOSITION. Wellington, October 8. There is now some reason to suppose that Penn and the woman have been murdered, A bonnet and hat have been picked up on the beach, the former show ing some cuts, which might hare been made by a sharp instrument:

FURTHER PARTICULARS. Auckland, October 7. The New Zealand Herald correspondent sends the following particulars re OafiVey in a cable message, dated Sydney October 7th : The prisoner John Oaffrey, who is charged with the murder of Kobt. Taylor, at Tryphena Harbor, Great Barrisr Island, on the 18th June, and who was ares ted at Fernmcnnt, a small town on the Bellringer River, was brought up on remand before the Magistrate at Boat Harbor, the principal town in the district, on Tuesday. Tne arrest of the chief actor in a crime of so tragic a character and invested with so many n. vel elements, has naturally excited intense interest throughout the district, and the Police Court was densely crowded. Prisoner was brought to Boat Harbor in charge <■{ Police-0 nstable May, who apprehended hm at Fernmount, His appearance at that place fol owing so quickly upon the diaoovery of Ihe wreck of the Sovereign of the Seas, which had revived the story of b'a terrible crime, ronsed the sus picions of the local constable who com paring the stranger with the printed des cription of the murderers, issued by the Auckland police, felt satlsfi-d he wsa Geffrey, and forthwith arrested him. When examined at the Police Station L was found that although bearing the marks described in the police notice, a scar on the left a star tattooed on the right forearm, and an anchor on the left arm, ha had other tattoo marks n t in the police description, notably the figure of a woman upon bis b’eist. When arrested the prisoner denied all knowledge of the murder and of New Zealand. He said his name was Joe Adams, and that he was a ewagman in search of work On hie lodg ings being searched, a swag was found contain! g, among other articles, a re volver and black fi <g. The police authori ties at Sydney ware immediately com municated with, and they forwarded a photograph of Oaffrey which they had in their possession, and which was an un zniatakeable likeness of ths prisoner. When confronted with this evidence he acknowledge his identity, and made a full confession of his guilt to Constable May. After nse.-ating particu ars of the murder, he continued—We cleared out of New Zealand In the cutter Sovereign of the S'as, and made for the coast of America. We encountered some severe gales, and had to lay-to four days. Finding it impossible to reach America, we made for Australia, and after being three months at sea, we sighted land at Brisbane. We then made down coast for Sydney, but finding it too hot there (mean ing too many ships about), we made back for Queensland. The vessel was leaking, and was in a sinking state, and we had to make for the shore the best way we could. I succeeded in landing some things in a dingy, which we had with us, and then went back to the vessel for Penn and the women. When landing the dingy caps : zed, and threw us all into the surf. I was washed ashore, but Penn and the w man we e drowned. It being dark at the time, I never caught sight of them afterwards. I remained where I landed ti l the second day, hut could not fiad any traces of them It now between three and four weeks ago* since it hap pened, and the place was the first night north of the Macquarie. The female w»s Penn’s paramour, and her name was Lizzie Graham, She was twenty years of age, and was brought on board much against her will, and on the voyaga she frttted very much. We encountered a great many gales and at one time would not have given much for our chance. We 'sighted several vessels but always kept out of th@ir way, and never spoke a ve*s-l the whole time we were at sea. We had plenty of provisions but ran short of water, but were sucoeesful in catching some from rain that fell. The vessel belongs to Henderson and Spraggon, of Auckland, and I was master of her. The woman has relations in New Zealand, so has Penn, who is a married man. lam a single man and a native of New Zealand. At the Police Court Caffrey acknow ledged his guilt and the correctness of the statement which he has made toConstab'e May, and which was read In Court Prisoner was then remanded, pending the arrival of a police officer from New Zealand with the necessary extradition papers.

A QUEER FELLOW.

Wellington, Oct her 8

At the inquest on the b >dy of William Eivln, who committed suicide by banging yesterday, evidence was given that a man n»nmd Burrows, who was lodging at Elvin’a saw him (Elvin) immediately after hanging himself, bnt refused to eat him down until the polce arrived Mrs Elvin said she called Burrows, who went Into the shed, and after a long absence he returned a nd said* It is a case of pickles; Billy’s done away with himself. He has banged himself.” Witness asked him to out her husband down, but ho would not saying he dared not tonch him till the p lice saw him. Burrows then went away Witness went nut and saw her husband kicking, and went for Mr Raven, who oat him down. It was three-quarters of an hour after she told Borrows to cut her husband down till Mr Raven came and cat the rope. Had the bedy been cut down when first seen it was probable the mrn wonld have lived. The Coroner said— This is the most dreadful thing 1 ever heard of, and most extraordinary that people will go on in that stupid way of seeing their fellows in a position of danger and not attempt to save them till the police are sent for.” The jury returned a verdict of “ Temporary Insanity,” and passed a vote of censure on Burrows.

A HEAVY BILL.

Wellington, October 8. The floods in August and September have cost the Railway Department be tween £IO,OOO and £12,000 for repairs, besides a total interruption of traffic on parts for a week and the loss resulting.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Wellington, October 8

A man named Phipps, cook on board the brig Wave, met with a serious accident this rnmning. He wis wording at the band winch while loading tallow, when the man on the second handle missed the hold of the barrel. The winch flew round and the handle struck Phipps on the forehead, smashing it in, the brain pro truding. Be to not expected to recover.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ]

Melbourne, October 8. It is announced the New Zealand Government has signified its willingness to contribute towards the fund which is being raised for the establishment of an Imperial Institute, and it is expected that the Australian colonies generally will increase the amount of their con butions towards the funds. London, October 7.

The Conrt of the Common Council of London has postponed discussion of the question of the establishment of an Imperial Institute until they shall have received further information as to the amount likely to be raised for the purpose. London, October 8. At a meeting of the Committee appointed for the purpose of raising funds for the establishment of the Im perial Institute, Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner for Canada, who has been appointed Honorary Secre tary, explained that the establishment of the Imperial Institute responds to the wishes of the Queen as the most acceptable form of showing the loyalty of her subjects and of celebrating the jubilee year of her reign. He con sidered that an Institute would be a mutual compliment to the Queen and to the colonies. The Committee had no idea of re-opening the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, but would fonnd the Institute, making the exhibits a nucleus.

THE OAMARU BREAKWATER.

Wellington, October 8

Tbe Colonial Engineer reports it will coat £?C00 to repair the damage to the Oamarn breakwater in the recent gales, and £22,000 more to make it safe against future damage. & spit has been formed round tbe head of the breakwat r, but it can be removed by dredging from time to time. Proposals have been submitted to the Board by which the money can be raised upon application to Parliament, the security being extra rates on the district.

DEATH OF MR HURST, M.H.R.

Auckland, October 8.

A cable message which has been re ceived here announces the death of Mr Hnrst, M. H.R. for Waitemata, of heart disease and dropsy, at Folkestone, England.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, October Bth ; Business in tbe grain and ’produce markets have been of a very limited character. Out side orders come sparingly to band. Holders, however, of grain are firm in their demands, and for orders requiring prompt attention full rates have to be given. The weather of Monday and Tuesday has again thrown back farm work, indeed the season generally is backward.

Wheat—The demand continues steady, neither buyers or sellers being anxious' to force the market, and last week’s quotations have to be repeated. Prime Tuscan and Pearl at 4s sa; Hunter’s, 4s 4d; second quality from 4s to 4s 3d; fowl wheat Is still in short supply at 3s 7d to 3s lOd. Oats—A few lines have been shipped; and not quite so many large parcels have been offering, but we cannot report any improve ment in values. Should, however, an ont side demand spring up this market would be found to be exceedingly sensitive. Local demand is only nominal. We still quote prime milling, 2s sd; short feed, 2s 3d to 2s 4d ; Tartars and Danish, 2a to 2s 2d. Barley—A few lines of good malting have been placed at 2s 9d to 2s lOd, but the market is without activity, inferior malting has to be classed as feed at 2s 4d to 2s fid.

Beans and Peas—Little or no demand, prices nominal. Grass Seeds—Rye grass is working into oonsamption slowly, and prices are fairly well Maintained. Cocksfoot is dull at 4d to 4|d for heavy seed. Potatoes are difficult to quit at any price. Sales have been made at 2os at country stations, but even at this figure the market is weak. Many growers are shipping on their own account

Dairy Produce—Butter is dull of sale, there being no anxious buyers. Cheese has only a moderate enquiry at from 4Jd to 6Jd, according to size and quality. The above quotations (potatoes excepted) are for delivery f.o.b. Lyttelton.

THE ADVANCE OF RUSSIA TOWARDS INDIA.

Fnr nearly two centuries the conquest of I< dia has been Russia’s dream. The time now appears to have arrived when the might of Imperial England most inter* vene to stay her onward march towards our Empire in the East. The Trans- Caspian railway from Michaelovsk, on the bay of that nam* on the Caspian, was opened as fir as Merv on the I4 r h of July last. The leading Sooth Russian organs have jubilant articles on the successful and rapid completion of this railway With this and other railways it is asserted that Russia will always be la a position to seriously coerce England through India. The position, we are told, is altogether changed on the Afghan frontier. Russia has hitherto been dependent on the Cis- Caspian aupplles, the transport of which occupied many weeks ; the fertile portions of Persian Khoraaau will, later on, support a mighty Russian host ; and that Candabar can at any moment be made the object point of a powerful expedition: It would appear, therefore, scarcely possible that any one whc has studied tie question can view un concernedly the position which Russia is so rapidly gaining, or that any one inte rested in India should now object to a reconsideration of our Indian frontier policy Hitherto Afghanistan and the in hospitable districts beyond, have been, as if were, a protecting barrier, behind which we were comparatively secure ; but let this be penetrated or tnrned we must be prepared to meet onr enemy face to face. But how can we do this with such a pre carious population as India has round us and in our tear f If not delayed the advance of Russia will continue to be ss rapid as it has been in the past. In 1863 the frontier line of Rnasla was from the northern end of the Sea of • Aral to the Issik Kul Lake, The conquest of T»sh- Kend, Bokhara, and Samarcand followed at shogt Intervals, and in 1873 we see the Russian army marching triumphantly into Khivai Nine or ten years after this Bus sia declared that she had no choice but to march on the oasis of Merv and <he for midable military position of and annex them, which placed the Russian army almost within striking distance of Herat. Not satisfied with these acquisi tions we saw recently how ruthlessly she seized upon Penjdeh, when the Sovereign of the country was In India, the guest of the V;ceroy of the Queen-Empress. Seeing then, the onward march that Russia Is making in Central Asia, and with what rapidity she consolidates the additions to her empire, there appears to be little doubt that the people of Afghan-Torkestan and Herat will pass under her away as certainly as have the Turcomans and other Trans-Caspian tribes, unless the power of | England stay her advancing standards. It . is evident that we cannot afford to live , any longer in a fool’s paradise, and believe , in the pacific assurances of Russia, who , never makes a promise bat to break It the j moment It le to bar inoreet to do eo. 1

THE HALL CASE.

Christchurch, October 9, The Attorney-General arrived here to d>y to conduct the prosecution In the Timtta poisoning ease.

SPORTING.

ISLAND BAY WEIGHTS. Napier, October 9. Local Handicap, mile. ■t lb st lb The Shah .. 812 Forest King,. 7 8 Charmer .. 810 Life Buoy .. 7 8 Reputation .. 8 10 Vanity Fair.. 6 S Forward .. 7 8 Hurdles, 2 miles. Peter Osbeek.. 12 3 Patrician ..10 6 Gem .. .. 11 10 Forest King .. 9 7 Droid.. •• 10 10 Forward .*9 6 Freebooter ..10 7 Island Bat Handicap, 1£ mite. Pasha.. .. 9 4 Charmer .. 719 Administrator 9 2 Rumor .. 7 8 Hermitage .. 8 9 Strenuous .. 7 7 The Shah .. 8 3 Normanby .. 6 9 Stewards Stakes, 1 mite. The Shah .. 810 Charmer. ..8 8 Forester .. 8 7 Tornado •« 711 Rnmor .. 8 5 Honeysuckle 7 5 Strenuous .. 8 5 Forward .* 610 Revoke ..84

THE BULGARIAN SITUATION-

[rkutrb’s telegrams—copyright.] A PROTEST.. Soria, October 8. The Bulgarian Government have issued a deplomatic note to the Great Powers, protesting against ths action of General Kaulbars in his tour through the Balkan provinces.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [rbutbb’s tkleorams—coptkioht ] AN UNFOUNDED RUMOR. London, October 7. Lord Randolph Churchill has gone to the Continent, but whereabouts is uncertain. It is believed, however, that be is in Dresden. A rumor which was current that he had gone to Berlin with a political object has been dis proved. w

SERIOUS AFFRAYS. London, October 7. Disputes have arisen between English and French fishermen at Ramsgate. Several serious affrays occurred, neces sitating the intervention of the police; THF SOUDAN. Alexandxia, October?. Intelligence is to hand from the Soudan that friendly natives have cap l tured the position at Tamai, and killed 200 rebels in the fighting which took place. FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR. Paris, October 7. M. Freycinet, Premier, has an nounced that the difficulty between France and Madagascar is on the point of being settled. r ’ FRIENDLY RELATIONS. Vienna, October 8. In the Reichstag to-day the Comte de Taafe, the President of the Council of Ministers, seated there was no ground to apprehend the loosening of the close, and trustful relations now ex isting between Austria and Germany.

CHOLERA. Boms, October 8. An outbreak of Cholera has occurred here, and some raorlalityhas already been caused.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bEUTEB'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

SYDNEY MARKETS. Sydney, October 7.

New Zealand wheat is selling at 4s 2d per bushel, oats 3s 6d ; maize, per 561 b, 2s 1 id; Sugar Company’s Na x pieces, per ton ; pollard, lid per bushel; potatoes, 50s per too.

MELBOURNE WOOL SALES. Melbourne. October 6.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency held their first wool sales of the season this afternoon, when 1000 bales were offered, and 800 bales sold. The attendance of buyers was large, Continental firms being especially well represented. The prices realised were excellent, good greasy merino selling up to lid per lb, and good greasy crossbreds up to scoured merinos realised greasy merinos of inferior qualities are from i*£d to 2d higher than at the close of last season, and scoured merino to 4d higher. NEW HEBRIDES. Melbourne, October 8 In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr Gillies, the Premier, replying to a question put by Mr Mclntyre, stated the colonies cannot agree to submit to their Parliaments identical resolutions regarding the recidiviste question. He further expressed the belief that the re sult of the communications between the English and French Governments would be that France would finally withdraw from the New Hebrides.

RECIPROCITY. Melbourne, October 9. A proposal to conclude a reciprocity treaty between Fiji and Victoria has been under consideration by the Cabinet and fayorably viewed. further communication with Fiji has been deemed necessary before comtpg to a final decision on the subject

THE ASHBURTON GOAJKiiIAJS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1886



Powersome and Augbtsome reels. AT TOWN HALL, OCT. 15-



Wanted. WANTED 1000 dozen Eggs Highes' price given.— W. Baylis 10796 f *7ANTED Known that Wm. Patching Vf will start re-dressing Oilskins for the coming winter season from Ist October. 10745 WANTED Known—That Ladles re quiring Nursing will find every accommodation at Mbs Woodward’s, Allendale House, Cox Street, Allenton. +9689 WANTED Known—The Tinwald Oddfellows will celebrate their Anniversary by a Bali on Show Night (29th October) in the Templars’ Hall. 815 WATCHES from 20s, Chains, Necklets, Bings, L' eke a, Brooches, ‘-'tuds, Lirks, and other Trinkets.- H M. Jones WANTED Known—Tinwald Anniversary Tea Meeting, Thursday, October, 14, in Schoolroom, Tinwald. Tea at 6 pm. Addresses by ministers and friends. Musical Selections by Ashburton Choir. Tickets, Is 6d. 10814



WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. —Mr F. Isitt •will conduct Services at the Weslej’an Church TO-MORROW, morning and evening. 10316 WNTED the Public to inspect a grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit ail classes of purchasers— Jab, McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known—The Lucky Jar of Peas will be opened and counted on the 11th of next month, when £2O in prizes will be given away. Every purchaser to the amount of 10s has a chance. Don’t delay—be in time. Hayes and 00., Arcade. FURNITURE —To meet the times, w. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 6s. Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 JUST OPENED —Choice assortment of New Spring Dress Muffs, Prints, Millenry, etc ■be cheapest House in town for first class goods. Presents to the valne of 2s in the £. Dressmaking on the premises. H. 0. Segkrs, Mel ford House. SneeiaJ Advertisements. W ANTED KNOWN THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537 CENTRAL HOTEL JW. McSAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



5 Trees Trees Trees l mHB undersigned has FOB SALE all i. kinds of r FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pious Insignia, Austriaca, Meritlma, and [ Macrocarpa, by teas of thousands; other kinds in proportion. , All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. ! N. 6 Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by j contract. JAMES PORTER,g OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY The new goods for the WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T< *WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns iu Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds, Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Ger*’emeu’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford .iegatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Begs The celebrated WERTHEIM SE VYING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z. CLO r HING FACTORY, East Stbkkt MACPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO Auctioneers, valuators STOCK LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MALT, Havelock street, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp Special tales conducted when required on very easy terms. Agents for— Mutual Life Assurance! Society of Victoria, Limited. The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of New Zealand. Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Christchurch, P- McNeave’s Patent Footrot Appli cation. For Sale— -2 Second-hand Spring Traps (nearly new) 1 Superior Second-hand Dogcart (almost new) 1 Blacksmith’s Patent Portable Forge Quantity Superior Hurdles Several Properties to Let or for Sale, MACPHERSON, SAMPSON & CO.. $9593 Auctioneers



inldLang Syne, by ilka anei’ tie • )r* ttttvAxti ixt unmrwcj linnofl CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S .fIOOSe. CONCERT. OOT. 15. JgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally ta the Ashburton District that we have ow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to buy in Jie Best. British Markets, and the thorough experience of our buyer, enables os to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTKM of business AT LOWEST P°lo ES, We endeavour toglve our Customers best value procurb le, whatever Prices hey may wish to pa chase Goods at, and Stock Is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED hat the most varied wants can ba sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of moat Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMBiNT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT ' MANTLE DBRARTMENT DRESSMAKIN g""dEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT . ... .CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT househodl"fcjrnishing Manufacture from various Mills Including BANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. oaßh System and Cash Prices. LACK, BEATTIE &CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS PRffBM A KERB, *no MILLN RY.



Victoria House. DIMANT&COE ARE still offering every inducement to purchasers willing to continue their favors. ——— Our SPRING CONSIGNMENTS of Dress Stuffs, Fancy and Manchester Goods Ha’s, Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing, are now to hand, and of remarkable value and variety. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPFBS, OLOmiERS, &c., Corner East and TucoCii streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements.- v. m R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co, W ILL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE or THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT lO 8 IN _™ £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT oaf 6 5 8 D - IN THB £ TOTAL VALUE £22IO 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above are two of the Cleanest stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion of Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. PUBLIC NOTICE. E E M? Y A L OF THE . Ashburton Branch oi the Bnsiness



H. J e WOOD AND CO. (Late T, F. Farley) TO FRIEDLAKDERS’ BUILDINGS ON THE Ist OCTOBER NEXT. WE beg to advise our valued cus tomers, the commercial and general public of Ashburton and district, that we have leased from Messrs Friedlander Bros, the large commodious shop next the comer in their new bnildlngs. We si all remove to FRIEDLANDERS’ BUILDINGS on the Ist OCTOBER, 188 G, and our Stock will bo largely increased with NEW DIRECT SHIPMENTS OS’ BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, And NEW MUSIC. Several Hundred Volumes and a Large Quantity of Cheap Reading to bo Sold at very Low Prices during the next few days. H. J. WOOD & CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, Importers of Pianos, Organs, and all kinds of Musical Instruments and Music, STATIONERS’ HALL. Great Sale Extraordinary. ORR & ALCORN On the Opening of the SPRING TRADE,, BEG to announce to their customers and the public generally that they have now opened up the greater portion of their Direct Importations for the Season All the LATEST NOVELTIES in DRESS MATERIALS, including the new Glow-worm, Kyrle, and Canvas Cloths, and the newest things out in Printed Sateen, Oatmeal, and Zephyr Cloths.



In Ladies’ and Children’s Straw Hats Bonn, ts, Flowers, &c., we are now show ing the largest and most attractive stock ever seen in Ashburton. We desire especially to call the attention of everyone to a SPECIAL PURCHASE of a SET of SAMPLES, representing the stock of one of the largest wholesale honses in England. In this stock there are no less than 2212 different articles, comprising Costumes, Mantles, Ulsters, Children’s Dresses, &c . Pelisses, Ladies’ and Maids’ Corsets, Tunics, Aprons, Hats and Bonnets, Fur t’apes, 1 nderclothing, Quilts, Towels, Toilets, Boys’ Suits of all kinds, Men’s Suits and Overcoats, Wool Shawls, &c Many of these articles are of a style and quality suitable for a wealthy city trade, and never before seen in Ashburton. At the price we have purchased these goods we are enabled to SELL them at LANDED COST, and have afairprofit, but saving over 50 per cent to the purchaser Together with these goods, that are, without fear of contradiction, the cheapest lot ever sold in Canterbury, we have decided to reduce the vfhole of our stock to prices to correspond. gsr 1 his SPECIAL SALE will commence On SATURDAY NEXT, 18th inst, Orr & Alcorn. 9646



ROYAL SALEYARDS, I Mooke-stkket. DUNCAN & CKAWSHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Land Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Com mission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &o. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horsps, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Merchandise. Straight up and down treatment., and prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required. Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co., Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timarn district. PIG FEEP FOR SALE In any quantity. AH Kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT for Sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS Just landed-



FOR the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture Is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula* scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold In bottles 4a 6d and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Prog Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16



WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT, ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED, I HER!BY give notice that in accord ance with section 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Wakanui Road Board propose to close that Road in Wakanui Survey District which com mences at the southernmost ccffcer of R.S. 26460, and extends north westerly to the Wakanui Creek, and that the plan showing the said Road is open for public inspection at the Wakanui Road Board Office. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9708 Chairman. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &o. jr-AY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Cclds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAGULINB. —Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England, t



The best medicine known is SANDER end SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Tort Its eminently powerful effect In coughs, colds, influenza, &o.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, an its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no sion to offer rewards in proof of the genuine ness of oar references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded at the In. I ternational Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here an epitomeof one of the various cases treated by Siegen, hfL- Professor, etc. ; Burning of the right baud through the explosion of a small oO Stove, The epidermis on the volar and palmer of the hand of the thirty-year-old patient was completely separated and lifted on at far as the joint of the hand. Tim lihimliw>lifhml nails were hanging loose, and half of -the of the middle finger was coaled. The amends thus contracted healed in three weeks niAf daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dsMfr, iog. The patient Ims retained the of her band..—[Advt.