DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Friday, Octobbb 29 Wmrton Agricultural and Pastoral Association —Annual Show Town Hall—Wesleyan Baziar Oddfellows’ Hall-Trial by Jury at 8 o’clock Monday, November 1 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Friday, November 5 Afhburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, November 6 Wakanul Road Board—Monthly meeting at the Board’s office, Moore street, at 11 a.m. -

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Abbive at Ashburton —From Ohrist - huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 19.45 a.m. From Dunedm and South, 5.27 »an. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 ***Tbains Lbavb Ashburton— For Christ ehuroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m.. end 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timara, 4*45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

fyr»UU close at the Ashburton Post Office For° Christchurch and North at 6 a.n. f) 30 a.m., and 5 p.m,, daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a. n» Dunedin, Tinwald, Whislow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, »nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. dally. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Tima?u and South, at 10 a.m., and ISO p.m., dally. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, snd Hurdays, at 6.30 *.m. For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon flays and Thursdays, at 4.30 L"’- For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes flays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p m From Ohertseyj at 10.15 t and ,35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin »nd intermediate places 5.3<* n.m. daily. • from Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. tn 0 5 30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 *.m. , Brom Mount Somers, dally at 10.6 * From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Weri aesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Lone each at 10 a.m. daily. , „ , From Newlands, on Tuesdays and rrJ days, at 2.30 p.m. m From Flemington on Tuesdays, ilmr* days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1886. MIXED TRAINS.

On a recent occasion we drew atten tion to the sufferings of passengers who have to travel by those abominable instruments of torture, known as “ mixed trains,” which, slightly to vary an oft-used quotation, might not be inaptly described as “ linked misery long drawn out,” We well recollect a speech by the present Minister for Public Works, in which, admitting the discomforts of the present system, and the greater wear and tear of the lines, as contracted with the running of goods trains simply at a lower rate of speed, and light trains only for pas senger traffic, he indicated his intention of making a change for the better. But the road to political perdition is paved with good Ifht unfulfilled inten tions, and we fear that if he continues to lay that species of pavement or per sistently Mr Richardson will find that he will ere long reach the goal indi cated. Certain it is that there is no public department with regard to the management of which there is so much public dissatisfaction as with that of the railways. And as bearing upon the mixed trains question, which is one of the grievances, it is interesting to note what is the opjnion at Home on this subject. Very complete information upon this point lies before us, as we write, in the columns of a London paper to hand by last mail, and from which we quote the following : —‘ The Board of Trade, in a circular to the secretaries of railway companies, respecting the running of mixed trains in which passenger car riages have been attached to goods waggons, states that recent facts brought to their notice have borne out the opinions expressed in previous reports as to tbe dangers arising from the running of mixed trains, especially when goods or other waggons are placed between the engine and the passenger carriages. The inspecting officers re port lhat the risk of so placing the passenger carriage outweighs the ad vantages which may, in some cases of accident to the fiont of the train, have resulted from the waggons taking the worst of the shock. Tn these circumstances the Board of Trade wish to call the attention of the directors to the desirability of avoiding as far as may be such a practice. If the runing of mixed trains is not altogether avoidable, care should be taken that any waggons attached to such trains are specially constructed for the purpose, and fitted with such appliances as are generally adopted in the case of pas senger carriages. The Board of Trade trust that when the condition of the traffic necessitates the running of mixed trains, the pas senger carriages will, as far as possible, be placed in front and not to the rear of goods waggons, and that all other precautions will he taken to lessen the risk of conducting traffic on such a system.’ The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has passed a re solution declaring lhat considering, os practical railway servents, the merits of mixed goods and passenger trains, they know them to be a source of great danger from breaking loose, or from the breaking of the axles, and also from the difficulty of stopping the carriages conveniently at the platform for the passengers to alight without danger, and that this great danger to the public and to the railway servants will exist so long as the waggons and the carriages are not fitted with con tinuous brakes.” For the foregoing we have not only unimpeachable testimony to the disadvantages of the mixed trains system but it is shown that the New Zealand mixed trains are run on the very worst plan possible, literally wrong end first. Surely it is high time, in the face of the test of experience and of such irrefragable professional testimony as we have above quoted, that Mr Richardson took heart of grace and attempted to carry out some of the railway reforms which he has pro mised and of which the abolition of the mixed train system was certainly one.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The decipherers of the papyri which were brought to Vienna from El Fayoum have learned from one of them tho existence of a town in Lower Egypt, all trace of which seems to have disappeared for the last 1200 years or more. The document is a papyrus a little over 4ft long by Ift wide, containing a marriage contract in Greek, and is well preserved. The bridegroom was named Theon, and bride Maria. She had a fortune of her own amounting to 100 gold pieces, and the future husband engages to find tor her food and clothing, and everything suitable for “ an ordinary legitimate wife.” All the parties are described (as belonging to the town of Juatianopolis. The editors declare that they can find no mention of this place among any lists of the towns etc., of Lower Egypt. At a meeting of the Hinds School Com mittee. held on Monday last, Miss A. Kitohing tnan was elected as teacher for the Hinds School.

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At the Ashburton Court this morning, before the Resident Magistrate, Mr H. C. S. Baddoley, judgment by default, with costs, was recorded in the following cases: — Dr Ross v Nicholson, £3 8s Cd ; Same v W. Adams, £2 3s ; East v David and Wilson, claim £4 12s 7d. Several cases were settled out of Court. Private letters received from Madrid (says the Melbourne Age) state that Spanish society has been thrown into excitement by the sudden exile of one of tbe handsomest and most dashing officersM the Queen’s Guards. Tbe officer was continually on duty in and about the royal palace. He fell violently in love with his (Sovereign, and, making no concealment ot the passion, revealed it in various ways. One day he made his way to the Queen’s boudoir, and throwing himself at her Majesty’s feet, poured forth his tale of passion. But alas for his devotion ! the Queen banished him from her presence, and hinting to her Ministers that his absence would contribute to the repose of her mind, ths Secretary of War intervened. He signed an order next day ordering the removal of the cavalry regiment to which the officer is attached to a town femota from tbe capital. The gentleman belongs to a powerful aris tocratic family. Nevertheless, he is likely to have a warm time in the regiment, which, in consequence of his escapade, has been ordered into virtual exile. A lady in town|(says the Southland Times ) has a letter|from her husband, now on tbe Kimberley diggings, dated the 23rd August. The letter is written in the most hopeful strain, and states that while hundreds were at that time on their return journey, some of the men were doing very well. Personally he did not regret his expedition and intended to remain till after the rainy season, when he confidently expected being fairly successfully. Yesterday at Addington a new addition to the stock auctioneers was made in the person of Mr John Thomas Matson, jun. It only seems a very short period since the “ boy auctioneer,” now our “ old friend John,” started his vocation, and to-day W 0 find another youngster wielding “ the hammer of trade.” It wo are to judge by his preliminary canter he will prove a delibe rate goer. We welcome the addition of his name to the list of auctioneers.— Lyttelton Times. Severe comments (says the Daily Times) were made at a oreditors’fmeeting, held the other day at Dunedin, as to the large risks insurance companies take on buildings. The Official Assignee stated that it was nothing more nor less than holding out a premium to incendiarism. In the case in point, a creditor said that by a “ mistake ” in'the way ot burn ing the building the bankrupt would have been well able to discharge all his liabilities, and although the remark was not made in all seriousness, the Assignee took occasion to discountenance such a method of settling accounts. The best medicine known is Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza &c—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. Wo have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our reference?. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all those are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. Wo add hero epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D., Pro lessor, etc: — “C. 8., 24 years old; con ges) ional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made in two places. Although Lister’s dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, decomposed character. The temperature arose enormously. In conse quence the dressing was removed, and on its place were made during the daytime repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive foeter disappeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lost sight of the fact that the latter treatmen saved the patient’s life.”—[Advt.]

TRIAL BY JURY

Owing to the exceedingly Inclement weather the attendance of the public at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday even ing was by no means commensurate with the merits of the performance, a circum stance which will doubtless be fully com pensated for this evening The pro gramme opened with an excellent rendition by the full band of the Orchestral Society of “Italian! in Algleri,” given in a stile which would have done no discredit to professionals. Mr Simp son, who is the fortunate possessor of a voice of great purity and power, then sang, to tho admirable accompaniment of Mi Brooks, the favorite tenor song, “Anchored,” for which he received a well-deserved encore. Then came the very pretty song “Gates of the West,” by Miss Builtr, who has a remarkably true, clear soprano voice which was heard to great advantage, and this lady needs only a little more confidence in her own power to take a premier place among our vocalists. Tlu-u followed one of Mr Wood’s brilliant violin solos, “The Min stral B -y”, and next an exceedingly pretty tong by Mrs Denshire, “She wandered down tho Mountain Side,” the rt nerding of which left nothing to be desired, the upper notes b dug com manded with great ease The first pare of tho progi ammo w:>B brought to a close by «Mos»rt’a Mag e Fiute,” given by tho o cbestra in capital time and deservedly applauded. After an interval of ton minutes t’ e curtain rose to the c niic ' poretta, “ Inal by Jurj,” for which the cas wr.s as follows Judge, Mr Baddoley; judge’s assoc ate, Mr \V. E. Dolmen ; plaintiff, Mr Crisp ; defendant, Mr Stephenson : counsel for plaintiff, Mr Atkinson ; fore man of jury, Mr J. Fooks ; bridesmaids Miss Kidd (chief), Miss Butler, Miss Calvert., Mrs Curtis, Mrs Dunn, Mrs MoOwen, Miss Shury ; usher, Mr McLean Dunn. The piece was dressed most sd mirably, the -gowns and wigs of the officers of tho Court being the real thing and giving to the scene a vraisemblance which helped greatly towards tho soc 'ess of the piece, while the rich dresses of tho ladies lent to it a charm of grace and color not often seen in a Court of Justice. Tho dress'or the bride (tne plaintiff) was of rich wlvte satin with flowing train, and the lady carried a ioveiy bouquet of rare flowers, he? attendant bridesmaids in pale blue, ordinal, dove and mauve, making her look like a lily in the midst of a gay paoture. It is needhss to say that Mr liiddnley filled the role of Judge to perfection, and M s Crisp as bride scored an immense success, Tho unpopular part of defendant was admirably filled ; Mr Stevenson, whose acting as well as that of plaintiff's counsel, Mr Atkinson, had all the finish of professional per formance?. All tho minor parts were creditably taken, and the ujusic through out very satisfactorily rendered. Alto gether the performance was one which reflects tho greatest possible credit upon tho Orchestral Society generally, spd upon Mr Dolman who discharged the difficult duties of stage manager. We cap safely assure tho public that Trial by Jury is thoroughly well worth going to see, and we hope to see a bumper honae la the Oddfellows’ Ball this evening,

THE RIVERS.

The Ashburton river was in heavy flood yesteriay. Some damage has, we hear, been caused to one of the plantations, a number of young trees being destroyed. A NARROW ESCAPE. Heavy rain sot in along the hills on Wednesday evening about 5 p m, which caused the Hinds river to overflow its sonth bank. At 4 p.tn. yesterday it was quite impassable and in flood. About noon yesterday Mr Breen was crossing with a load of wood, and being overtaken by tho flood, wia in imminent danger of losing his life, as were also the horses Bis shouts attracted the attention of a lad named Morris, who, with commendable promptitude, brought assstance. Messrs Schaffer, Morris, and EVorrish junr,, were soon upon the tho spot and strenuous efforts were made tc rescue Mr Breen and the horses from thoir perilous position. Phis they ncceded in doing, but not before the horses and dray were carried three ot four chains down the stream. Mr S. B, Nelson, of Ashburton, and Mr S. C. Farr, of Christchurch, had a narrow escape yesterday while attempting tocrojs the Hinds in a buggy. They had to cutthehorses outofthe vehicle leaving it in the river, and make their way to shore. The two gentlemen made their way to Mr 0. J. Harper’s homestead, where they were given a change of clothing and hospitably received

SPORTING.

TRAINING NOTES. Christchurch, October 29. This morning was very cold, heavy showers falling 'during training time. Maligner and Waltiri did rather over two miles, at a steady gallop. Tasman, with Hermitage and Uubina, hid a similar distance in good style. Pasha and Oretnorne galloped the Cup distance fast, the three-year-old having the best of the finishing spurt Ruby, after some slow ex ercise, went once round at nearly top pace, moving freely First Lord and Artillery were galloped, going only in moderate style. Patrician went two rounds in a very satisfactory manner. Chantilly and Fair Nell compassed a mile, singly, the colt showing best form General Thornton did a moderate gallop, moving nicely. Fonno showed to good advantage in rac ing half mile with Sextant. Most of the other Welcome candidates did fast work. Nelson was again an absentee, but is said to be nearly all right again, Kay’s team worked pivately, as did Lochiel and Moana. Alpine Rose did not come out till after breakfast Later. There is no doubt as to Nelson’s in disposition. Ha was not out on the course this morning, but’he is said to be recovering, and It is almost a certainty be will run.

TIMARU RACES. Second Day. The following results came to hand after wo went to press last night;— Ladies’ Bracelet, value 20 goiueas, li mile. Finance ... ... ... 1 Juggler ... ... ... 2 Kite 5 Won easily Dividend, £2 9s Pcblioian’s Handicap, of 25 sovs. 6 furlongs : Quibble, Oat Jibs ... ... 1 Jack, Ost 81bs 2 Jackal, Won by half a length. Dividend, £1 6s. Pony Rage. Impulse ... ... ... 1 Consolation Handicap, of 15 sova. Zea!o : ... ... ... ... 1 Melville 2 Sliggard ... ... ... 3 Won easily. Dividend, £4 Hs.

THE MARKETS.

[rGUTEK’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, October 27. Consols are lower, rooJ-jj. The market of discount is per cent., or below Bank rate. New Zealand 5 per cent. 10.40 loan is quoted at loan, ()&%'. 4 per cent inscribed stock, 97- Colonial breadstuff's remain un changed. Melbourne. October 28. Goldsbro’ and Co. held their usual weekly wool sale this afternoon to a large attendance of home and foreign buyers. Owing to telegrams of an unsatisfactory nature having been re ceived from the manufacturing centres in England and on the Continent, com petition was less spirited, and prices were barely maintained. Greasy wool generally is from jZd to 3/£ d lower, and secured from to id lower than at the commencement of the present sea son. Inferior to good greasy wools realised from to \oy 2 per lb j in ferior to average scoured from rod to is 2500 sold. Adelaide, October 28 Ireland, Fraser and Co., of Mauritius, under date October 14th, report that the country is suffering from severe draught, and the sugar mills are run ning only half time. Should the drought continue they will cease running al together. The month’s engagement for Auckland amounts to 200 tons, for for Dunedin 100 tons. The crop, which a month ago was estimated to >ield from 105,000 to 110,000 tons of sugar, is now only estimated at 92,000 tons.

CORN EXCHANGE REPORT.

Corn Exchange report for the week ending 20th October, 188 G : Business in the grain trade is chiefly con fined to New Zealand orders. A few lines of barley have been sent to. Australia, and potatoes have been consigned on growers’ account, otherwise sales are almost entirely confined to interprovincial requirements. Little or no grain is coming in from the country districts. Wheat maintains its firm tone, although we are unable to quote more than -is 5d for prime milling Pearl and Tuscan, while Hunter’s is close up at 4s 4d to 4s fid. Second quality is only lightly held at 4s 2d to 4s 3d. Fowl wheat is hard to obtain at 3s 8d to 3s lOd. Oats remain very dull, there being no outside market for the surplus stocks ; but fortunately they are not being forced on the market. We quote : Prime milling (scarce) at 2s 5d ; short toed, 2s 3d to 2s 4d; Danish and Tartars, 2s to 2a 2d. Barley,—Stocks are not very heavy. A good many lines have gone to Australia, but prices have not improved. The malting season being nearly over, malting stands at 2s 8d to 2s lOd ; feed, 2s 4d to 2s sd, Beans and Peas—No business to record. Eye Grass.—The season for sowing is about over. Stocks have 1 been fairly well reduced. A few farmers’ lines are on offer at 3a 9d to 4s 3d, but machine dressed is still held firm for ss, Cocksfoot market is flat with little enquiry. Heavy seed is held for 4d to 4Jd. Potatoes are offering in abundance, but the majority of growers have been compelled to ship to Sydney, which has greatly reduced local stocks. The only buyers are for local purposes, and 20s a ton is the current price at country stations, Dairy Produce has no alterations to note. Butter being dull, and cheese an average business at last quotations. The above quotations (potatoes excepted) are for delivery f.o.b. Dytt-lton,

DEATH OF A DUNEDIN MISER

Ddnedin, October 28 An old bott : e and gatherer, who has been living in a dreadful stare of misei'V a :, d filth, clothed in rags infested hv vermin, living in a home without a fl >or, died I»at week in a private lunatic asylum, I -aving property worth £15.000 He had a number of shares in the Keep it-Dark mine, Colonial Bank, and other companies. Most o? his property is willed to his sister’s children in Denmark, but M* - Hardy, the architect, re ceivea a substantial legacy.

INTERPROVINGIAL NEWS.

Wellington, October 28. The Gazette notifies the appointment of Mr G. L. Lea as a member of the Canter bury Laud Board. Regulations for trout fishing in the Malborougb, North Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southland, Geraldine, and Otago d’stricss, along with regulations for fithing and netting in the Lake County, Otago, are gazetted to night. Regulations under the Hospital and Charitable Institutions Act, 1886, for the election of members of Boards by contri ' buting local authorities, are gazstted to night. The Gazette notifies that H. Rees ' George has been personally recognised as ’ Vice-Consul for Portugal at Auckland i Second-class Inspector Fardy, of the New Zealand Police Force, has been promoted to be first-class Inspector. Major Minnett has resigned the ap pointment held by him as Instructor o Musketry to the New Zealand Volunteer Force. It is stated that a magisterial enquiry r will be.held Into the circumstances attend . ing the Jane Douglas striking on a rock ) at Kapiti last Sunday night, i At the Bankruptcy .Court to-day Samuel r Desforges, butcher, of Porlrua and Pahu l tanui, who recently filed his schedule, was , sentenced to 14 days, without hard labor b for neglecting to keep proper accounts, ■ and bis certificate was suspended for six , months. r A telegram from Otaki states that e Rema Puke Te Ao, M H.R , is danger i ously ill, and is not expected to live the i night out, e Ddnedin, October 28. a The National Insurance Company of . New Zaaland has declared a dividend of ten per cent for the yesr. e Government having refused to accept • less than 2s 6d p?r day for prisoners, the i Harbor Board has decided to employ free a labor. i Henry Percy Fisher was committed for t trial to-day . on a charge of unlawfully escaping from cmtady. He was also committed on two charges of larceny. - His behavior in the dock was of the usual e bold and defiant character.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

A Fatal Fall. Auckland, October 29. John Swift, a laborer, who got injured on Tuesday by falling over an embank ment at Northcote, died at the hospital to-day. No Dividend. At the Helensvuie Timber Company’s annual meeting tc-duy no dividend was dec ared, but the sum of £2613 was earned forward to credit. Supreme Court. New Plv mouth, October 29 At the Supreme Court to-day Thoa. G. Ho U wood was found guilty of horse stealing at Okiavra and was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Thomas De Norval was acquitted. In the other case against the accused, the Crown Prose cutor entered a nolle prosequi. A charge of cattle stealing against homas Ellem 1s now being proceeded w*th. Another Victim. Nelson', October 29. A fatal accident occurred lasr night. W. Rowell, tan old resident, lying acr es the tramway in a state of intoxioitioa, was run ov r by a bus and killed in stantaneously . The Owen Gold Reefs. Mr Wright, mining surveyor, who re cently returned f>om a visit 'o the Owen reefs, gives a very favorable account. Large quantities of quartzhave been proved and the prospects are very good. A Company is being formed in Nelson to procore crushing machinery, and the field is likely to be thoroughly opened up this season. Death of a Native M-H-R. Wellington, October 29. Puke Te Ao, M.H R. for the Western Maori District, died at Otiki yesterday evening. Ho had been ailing for some time. He was about 53 years of age. Probable Candidates. Henare Taihau, a relative of Tawhiao, and George Browne late Government agent at Auckland, are mentioned as pro bable candidates for the vacant seat. {Steamer Ashore- Gkeymouth, October 29. The Union Company’s Mawhera Is ashore on the north beach, a little above the north mole. She had taken the tug about 8 this morning, three hours before high tide, and was on her way in when by soma mischance not yet known, she went ashore. The tug was in the channel at the time, but it supposed the Maw era was not and after she got aground the tow ropes broke. The weather was fine and the bar quite smooth at the time. There is no danger to passengers, there being no sea whatever. The Mawhera lies nearer the north mole than the Wallabl. Found Drowned. Invercargill, October 29. George Gordon, manager of the Bays water Estate, Otautau, was fonn.ddroffned in the Jacobs river to-day,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. London, October 27. A meeting of Agents-General, con voked by Sir Graham Berry, for the purpose of* compiling a telegram to their respective Governments in re ference to the Imperial Institute, was held to-day. The message which has been despatched states that the Prince of Wales wishes the exhibits 'at the Colonial Exhibition to remain as a nucleus for the Institute, and requests permission of the Colonial Governments lor this purpose. It is announced that the Queen will open the Institute in person in June next. A committee has been formed under the presidency of the Prince of Wales. It concludes Sir Henry James, Mr Goschen, and three other English re presentatives, besides colonial mem bers. SHIPPING. Madeira, October 27. The New Zealand Shipping Com pany’s Aorangi, from Plymouth (Octo ber 23rd), arrived this morning, en route for Auckland and Wellington. THE BEAR MOVING. tvy Petersburg October 28 The Russian press, in discussing the affairs of Bulgaria, state that troops, on board two Russian cruisers which

arrived at Varna, will occupy that unless the Russian subjects who were implicated in the arrest and deposition of Prince Alexander, are forthwith ?re leased from custody. A USTRALIAN. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 THF PRIMATE OF AUSTRALIA. Sydney, October 28 Proposals have been submitted to the Synod of the Church of England that the Primate of Australia be created an Archbishop. The Union Company’s s.s. Mararoa sailed this afternoon for New Zealand. Adelaide, October 28. Messageries s.s. Salazie, from Mar seilles (September 22nd) arrived this afternoon. THE MELBOURNE CARNIVAL. Melbourne, October 28. Lotd Carrington (Governor of New South Wales), Sir William Robinson (Governor of South Australia), and Sir George Strahan Governor of Tas mania), will be the guests of Sir Henry Loch daring the Melbourne carnival. They will arrive in this city to-morrow. ARCHBISHOP "of” AUSTRALIA. Sydney, October 29. The Church of England Synod have agreed to the proposal that the Primate of Australia be created an Archbishop. THE ESCAPED NUN. Religious disturbances have occurred at the township ofjLismore, on the Rich mond River, in consequence of a lecture delivered by Edith O’Gotman. Special constables have been sworn in for the purpose of preserving order.

ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION

ANNDAL SHOW,

President —Mr M Stilt, Vice-President —Messrs T. Bullock, 0. J. Harper, A. Harrison and 6. Jameson. Hon Trea surer, Mr J G. Vestel!. Committee— Messrs J. Bonifant, D. Cameron, E. Oookaon, E. S- Coster, 0. T. Dudley, O. Dlgby, R. Frledlander, J. O. N. Grieg, Joseph Hunt, O: G. Hawdon, W. Lyttletoo, J. Lloyd, R. Miller, P. T. Mayo, D. Oliver, 0. W. Fume 1, W. J. Silcock, W. Strp.chan, 0, Straohay, J. Tucker, O. Thomas, E, Q. Wright, W, C. Walker, P. Walker, D. Wil liamson, L. White. Secretary—Mr H. H. Secretan, The nineth annual exhibition of stock, produce, farm implements and manu facture*, under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at the Ashbur ton County Saleyards to- lay. The weather, which in the morning threatened cleared np as the day progressed, and consequently there was a large attendance. The Ashburton Band was on the ground and enlivened the proceedings. The total number of entries was 465. The subjoined tab e will eaabie, at a glance, a comparison to bo Instituted between the entries in the various clas:ea for several years past: —

It will be seen by the foregoing that the entries this year compare favorably with tboae of previous shows, thongh the total of last year has not been reached. Compared with it, there has b°en a slight falling off in sheep and cattle The total number of horses entered is considerably less than last year, bat the decrease is wholly in the class for light horses, and It la very satisfactory to note that there has been a considerable increase in draughts. The numbers last year were ; —draught horses, 39, light horses, 93 j this year—draughts, 54; light horses, 60. Although the number of pigs on the ground is much less than on the previous year, still It Is greater than has been the. case at any other show since the inaugu ration of the Society. It 1s pleasing to see there has bean a substantial Increase in dairy produce. Implements were about up to the average In nambers of former shows. As for the other classes, their pre sence or absence very little affects the usefulness of the show beyond, of course, the difference made in the total number of entries. The arrangements were excellent, and all praise is doe to the Committee and to Mr H. H. Secretan, the indefatigable Secretary of the Society. SHEEP. The entries of sheep were less than on the previous year, and perhaps the appear? ance of the animals was not quite so good. This however, may be easily accounted for as the unfavorable season his had a very bad effect on their con dition. Taken al'ocether the class was superior to the average In marlnoes Mr W Lyttletou was the chief ethibtor and prize taker, la line >!ns and Hampshire Downs, Messrs Dudley and Nor they, in Leicester, Mr J, Boaifaot, and In South Downs the exeemors of the late Mr R. Wilfiin. DRAUGHT HORSES. Taken altogether, the show of draught stock was both large and good, the quality of the exhibits being quite up to that of previous years, while In s >me of the classes the stock shown surpassed any thing ever before seen in Ashburton Jn point of uumbers the class for entries was very poorly filled, but the quality left nothing to bo desired. In entries of any age, the oaly eotry for competition was Mr Gilmoar’a magnificent horra Kelvin, who la so well known in the district as to need no description, and whose rad ticket, only one more among many show-yard honors, was well deserve!, for we have seldom or never seen a horse that we fancied more. He is handsome aa a pic’.are and full of good points. Mr John Grigg’s a dendid exhibit, another °**“P Young Banker’s blood, _ which has fur nished so many prizewinners, a grand upstanding cues'nut. was greatly admiral and would undoubtedly have earned off

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Entries. 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 18Q4 1885 1888 Sheep 75 61 87 89 89 102 123 111 Cattle 16 23 36 29 25 89 41 34 Horses 76 105 94 130 97 115 182 114 Pigs 11 11 9 19 6 21 45 22 Poultry 17 29 37 34 11 — 8 — Implements 48 67 75 67 94 79 79 77 Dogs 9 14 12 17 20 7 21 24 Dairy produce 23 41 44 41 23 39 52 73 Manufactures 12 12 11 15 5 3 13 3 Extra exhibits 75 32 33 81 54 16 7 4 Wool .. .. ' — — — — 4 — — — Horse shoeing — — — — — — 6 3 Small birds’ eggs and heads — 2 — Totals 366 395 438 522 428 421 529 465



MUSIC. MRS A.c. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PDPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. SERVANTS WANTED. Seven general servants and one COOK for Ashburton and sabarba. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffioe. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, Ac., Town Hall, Ashburton. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY 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 Wabanui Survey District which com mences at the southernmost corcer 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 Dfficd MURDOCH BRUCE, Q7fio Chairman. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con- IX Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o with Chlorodyue. , KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, md Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, Ac. Con ;»ins Quinine, Iron, &o. CO AGULINE.—Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock iort, England, B WILDING AND LEWIS, ARBISTER3 AND gOUCITORS. F. WILDING, Notary Public. Offices: Next “Mail” Office, Burnett st., Ashburton. Mr WiLDIT-fi will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally bn these days. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mb Clayton, an Engli.h oHcitbr of considerable experience, who 111 be in daily attendance at the office o receive instructions and confer wth {loots. * IOBO9



Wanted. W'NTED the Public to inspect a grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers.— Jas. McGregor, Tancred street. FURNITURE —To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest S, Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every- other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 •'STT'ANTE-D KNOWN.—The Rev. J. VV Boo r hroyd, Geraldine, will preach in the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills Street, on Sunday, October 31st, at ll a. in. and 6.30 p.m. 10917 ACCORDIANS, Concertinas, Month Organs, F'utes, Violins, Cornets, Brass Whistles, Violin Strings. Music. H'! M. Jones. _______ JUST OPENED—Choice assortment of New Spring Dress stuffs, Prints, Millenry, etc. 'I he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. 0. Seokbs, Mel ford House. Special Advertisements. Wanted known THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRBD STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537 ~ MRS MANHIRE, Fancy goods warehouse, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns -in stock and designed to order Special Lines in Aprons and Pinafores. 9621 Field Peas. TTiOR SALE—Prussian Blue, Partridge, Jj and other varieties. GEO. 10885 JAMESON, Ashburton. rnOWLE’S PENNY'OY'L AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes la 14d and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. ' repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. MoRAR having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and snr rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling, Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. Fop the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet ad trams. NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARK NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T'»WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing ■ leaves nothing to bo 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, comprisng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z, CLO r BING FACTORY, East Stbkkt Woolpacks, Woolpacks. WOOLPACKS. JUST LANDING, 100 BALES. To Farmers, who will place their Clips in our hands for sale, Woolpacks will be charged at cost price. Wool. M Wool. We intend holding sales at Ashburton, date of which will appear in a future advertisement No charge will be made if wool not sold. Cornsacks. Cornsacks. CORNSACKS. To arrive ex Triumph. 1000 BALKS, full sized and full weights. If Farmers will give us their orders at once, so that wo can deliver to them ex ship, they will save at least 3d per doz. FRIEDLANDER BROS., WOOL AND GRAIN MERCHANTS. MAOPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO , STOCK AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENTS, WILL hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of a'l kinds of Stock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp Special or Clearing Sales conducted when required. Properties let or sold, rents collected, books and accounts audited, transfers, mortgages, and leases prepared. Loans negotiated on very easy terms. To let for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low rental, a splendid Cattle or Sheep Run of 42,000 acres, with plenty of water and good timber cn the property. FOR SALE— Blacksmith’s I’ortable Forge 1 superiur second-hand Dogcart, almost now Quantity of well made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses on hand , to let or for sale, 0593



Victoria House, D I M A N T & COE ARE still offering every inducement to purchasers willing to continue thei 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 DRAPERS, OLOfEIERS, &c., Corner East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements. - m - IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY this” day Gr. L. Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOT|HI|EB Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 s. INJTKE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF 6 s 8 a T “ £ TOTAL VALUE £32IO 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets jn course of publication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion of Thomas Jacob’s Slock was purchased by him this winter. AND Farm and Station Requisites OF ALL KINDS* i ORR & ALCORN IMPORTERS. REMOVAL OF THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF H. J. WOOD AND CO. (Late T. F. Farley) to FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS. WE beg to advise our valued cus tomers, the commercial and general public of Ashburton and sur rounding districts, that, having taken the lease of the largo and commodious pre mises, formerly the drapery establishment of Messrs Friedlander Bros., next the corn- r, wo have opened there with a large and well-assorted stock of BOOKS, COMMERCIAL & GENERAL STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, Ac., To which is bemg added on the arrival of every direct steamer the very latest NEW B -'OKS and NEW MUSIC out. Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of Mail. Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library and School Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. WRITING, PRINTING, & WRAPPING PAPERS IN ANY QUANTITY. Any Book wanted which may be tem porarily out of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted in the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail steamer. H. J. WOOD & CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. essrs SPENSLEY & CO. having ap ted us their Agents for Ashburton and rict, we have pleasure in calling atten to our large and well assorted stock beet Music, comprising the latest and t popular Songs, Dances, and Piano- I Solos. Teachers and others will find sful assortment of the most approved liods and Studies for Pianoforte Prac and Snging. Pianos by celebrated ers, which may be either purchased on deferred payment system or hired for length of time. Violins, Cornets, es, Accordions, Corcertinas, Bar iums, Organs, and Brass Instruments. H. J. WOOD AND 00.



WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. VTOTIOE is hereby given that the JLN undersigned, Messrs WHITE AND Co. (White Smithson, and Raymond), of Tiroacu, snd John A. Cayoill, of Ash burton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “While, Oaygill and Co.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A, CAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 COAL. COAL. COAL. WE are Now Landing SPLENDID NEWCASTLE COAL, second only to Westport Coal for heating pro perties, bat far more economical. Will bo Sold at Lowest Hates. MoOALLUM & CO., TIMBER MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS, East street. 10841