DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Monday. ' ciobeti 25 Town Hall—Wesleyan Baz>ar Thursday, i ciobbr 28 Oddfellows’ Hall—Trial by Jury at 8 o’clock FkIUAY, OcTVBSR S hburton AgrlcuPural and Pastoral Association —Annual > -nn'T Monday, November 1 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Fkidav, N’ovemi'cr o Ashburton Comity Council—-It Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Saturday, November 6 Wakanui Road lUard— Monthly meeting at the Board’s cilice, Moore street, at 11 am. _

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Thais a Arrive at Ashbcbtos —From Christ hnrch and the North, at 10.15 n.ra. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10 45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 D.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 BI T bain's Leave Ashburton —For Christ- Ohuroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., Bnd 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Poet Office follows : For Christchurch and North at G a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a. m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Ooldatream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Geraldine, at 10 a, m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m dally. For Timaru and South, at 10 a. ra., and I 30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays-, and »turdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers. -Lily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Kuapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Loagbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes i»ys, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fr; at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post ffioe—

From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ,m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chortaey, Ac. at 10.15 a and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and interim.-Jam place-* 5.S' - * m. daily. sProtxi Temuka anlTimara at 10.49 a. m p 5-30 p.m daily. From Greonatreet; Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.ra. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed Desdays and Sr-torclars, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, VVaterton, and Lon" each at 10 a. m. daily. From Norlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p. m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than, days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1886. THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Referring to the prevalence through out Europe of a general impression that the outbreak of a great war is imminent, the Ne:a Zealand Herald 'devotes an exceedingly able article to the discus sion of the situation. It points out that “ there is on all hands increased activity in the preparations. Germany and France are described as racing against each other in the haste with which their infantry are furnished with new varities of the repeating rifle. The Russian Government are ; holding reviews and army movements near St. Petersburg, to which foreign officers are invited, and on a larger scale in Lithuania, to which foreign officers are not invited. In the Eng lish dockyards, the arming and fitting ! out of the new ships of war lately in ; preparation, are being rapidly pushed i forward. The authorities in Vienna arc said to have acquired a rifle which can discharge forty shots a minute. The unexpected production of the improved needle-gun enabled Prussia to become Germany. The lesson has not been lost sight of, and there is since the belief that each of the Great Powers has its own novelties unknown to the rest, and only to be brought forth on critical occasion. Cautious as the various Governments visibly are, it is plain that the armed peace cannot last. The European Continent hteially groans under the burden of the con scription It will not be permanently endured, that is certain ; and then the annual cost to the Governments is ! enormous. Some Power will therefore seize what n ay seem ils opportunity for breaking such a peace, and precipi tating matters ; and when Prince Bis marck is ready to assist Russia to break it, it looks as if he thought they could pretty well control the situation by pulling together.” Referring to Bis marck’s official organ having declared in favor of the acquisition of Constan tinople by Russia, our contemporary asks “What is to he Germany’s quid pro ijuo ?” and thus proceeds to diagnose the position. “To find the answer, we must note the present national ambitition of Prince Bismarck. It is a great maiitime ambition. We see it in the multitude of his recent annexations —in the North Pacific, in New Guinea, in East Africa, in Pata gonia. Everyone knows that Germany has an extensive seaboard ; but there are projects for enlarging it ; and soon after the Franco-German war it was re ported over Europe—and we believe the fact is undoubted that the Chan cellor invited successively the Danish and the Belgian monarchs to enter the German Empire on the same fooling as the Kings of Bavaria, Saxony, and Wurtemberg, at present. Those over tures were stopped by the intervention of the other Powers. Russia was particularly furious at the idea of a German annexation of Denmark. It would hand over to a great rival Power the strait of the Sound —the key of the Baltic—the key to the water approaches of the Russian capital. But, if Russia is to be helped to the Bosphorus and the Hellespont, would she any longer oppose Germany’s possession of the Sound? Is that to be the quid pro quo? Of course, St. Petersburg, in such a case, wouid no longer answer for a capital—would sink into a mere provincial city. But the Muscovite nation would not regret that. They never loved St. Petersburg, and it pro moted the popularity of the “ Sclavonic party ” —the constitutional agitators— that they proposed to bring back the teat of Government to the ancient metropolis Moscow, urging that, in these railway days, communication with the outer world is easy for a Govern ment, even in the heart of the Empire. C/.ir Peter founded St. Petersburg be cause he wanted a maritime site for his capital; but that Imperial position of Constantinople, alike important in a political, a military, and a commercial sense, would be worth a dozen St. Peteisburgs. . . . Unfortunately, there has been of late years in Den mark very angry feeling between the King and the great majority of his subjects, who charge him with anti constitutional courses. By the last mail, we see that the quarrel lias grown ti such a head that a revolution would not be improbable. It does seem a curious coincidence that the crisis should occur at the present juncture. Certainly Prince Bismarck would not tolerate a revolution in little Denmark, close beside him. He would im mediately occupy the country with German troops; and the King, then dependent on Beilin for protection, might be less unwilling than formerly j to enter the German Empire. There may be nothing in it after all, but most assuredly Russ.a is not to be helped without some balancing again ; and, as the Chancellor’s diplomacy has been

no sec el in regard to Denmark or Holland or Belgium, one naturally

looks in some such direction to ob serve what may now happen by way of German profit from the newly fledged alliance.”

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An Order in Council published in the “ Gazette ” apportions tho representation on tho Boards of the contributory local bodies under tho Hospitals and Charitable Institu tions Act, 1885, Amendment Act, 1880. By it the Ashburton County and Borough aro entitled to return two members to the Board for the Ashburton and North Canterbury district.

A meeting of tho Committee of the Ashbur ton Baeing Club was held at the Club’s room on Saturday evening. Present—Messrs C, W. Purnell (Chairman), W- B. Denshire, 11. Friedlandor, and 11. Zander. A letter was read from the Dunedin Jockey Club regretting that the dates of its Spring Meeting had clashed with those fixed by the Ashburton Club. Its dates were an annual fixture, and it bad overlooked tho Ashburton Meeting. It trusted the explanation would bo received in the light it had been sent. A letter was read from Mr Hammond with reference to the horse Rocket and the Flying Handicap. It was resolved that the letter be acknowledged, and that the Secretary be instructed to point out to Mr Hammond that the Stewards having considered all points in connection with tho Rocket claim, and their decision being final, tho Committee does not see its way clear to re-open the question and declines to enter upon further correspondence in tho matter. Mr Denshire submitted the Grounds Committee’s report, which stated certain works were being done to tho course and grounds. It recommended that certain build ings should be painted, and that Messrs Roberta and Mason’s offer of totalisator for throe years should be accepted, provided they erect suitable buildings and approaches. The report was agreed to, the suggestions with regard to painting and totalisator being adopted. The question of grand stand was loft with tho Committee to report at next meeting. It was decided that a general meet ing should bo held on November 20, and the Committee adjourned.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr D. Williamson, J.P. a first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s without costs. T, Langan, charged with stealing 501bs of coal, was remanded till to morrow.

Mr Ballanco (says tho Aurl-lnml Ilrrald) still continues to earn golden opinions for the manner in which ho is pushing on (he settle ment of tho waste lands of the Crown. It is a pleasure to see the Crown Lands Office and the Survey Office thronged with working men examining the maps and making enquiries as to the position and character of the blocks available. Tho recent Crown lands sale was very successful, the competition keen, and the great bulk of the land passed into the hands of men who will utilise it for themselves and families rather than for speculative purposes.

Sir Thomas and Lady Brassey contemplate visiting (he Australasian colonies, starting from Ifoine about December. Gold bricks are to be used as the foundation for a throne to be built at San-hai tor the Chinese Emperor. New discoveries of caves of unexampled splendor have been made in a mine located in Orange Range, about 10 miles north of El Faso, US. Waling Taylor is said to be cook in the Hokitika Gaol, the responsible duties of which he fulfils well. 110 is said to be stout and hearty.

American moneyocracy is startled by the unexpected marriage of the son of Jay Gould, the millionaire, forty times repeated, to a Miss Ediih Kingdou, a member of Daly’s company of players, All claims having been satisfied on tho patriotic fund which was raised in New South Wales when tho Soudan contingent was des patched, it is now proposed to give back to those who subscribed 85 per cent of their money.

The opening of the boating season at Christ church on Saturday afternoon was one of tho most successful aquatic gatherings ever held there. Fifty-six boats formed the procession. Tiro attendance was fully as large as at any previous opening. The weather was fine.

A 1010 , rapine chess match between Otago and Canterbury, ten players aside, began on Saturday night. Otago is captained by Mr Hay, atrd Canterbury by Mr Hookham. No game has been decided, but at one board Mr Aclon-Adams, of Canterbury, has a slight advantage over Mr Christie, of Dunedin. Mary O'Neill, wife of Benjamin O’Neill, a farmer at Doyleston, was killed on Saturday evening near Sookburn, by being thrown out of a trap through the horse shy-lug.

A country paper tells the story of a gentle woman of that city, who last summer attended a funeral in a local church. After the singing of a hymn, tho man who was sitting beside her remarked, “ Beautiful hymn, isn’t it ma’am ? Tho corpse wrote it.”

The Napier .Vom assets tbit there are between (10 and 70 spoolers in Nap'er, under the careful eye of Detective Grace. They are captained by a Sydney native, who was forced by tho Australian police to find “pastures new,” which ho has found in Now Zealand. Some of tho gang have attempted to pick up the cash-boxes of ho ! cikoepers, but up to the pros-, ut have kept out of tho meshes of the law.

Tlio Lunion Sprctnfor, at the end of a review of two recent works on Australasia says : “ An enterprising paterfamilias, seeks ing where to plant his boy with the best prospeols for that boy’s future family, would tend to select New Zealand above all land, where tho llag of England waves, or where Englishmen resort.”

The host medicine known is Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza Ac—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His .Majesty the King of Laly and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. R,-ad tbo official reports that accompany eacli bottle. Wo have no occasion to olfer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our refoiences. The official reports pi medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; tho diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu in-mts, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add hero epitome of one of tho various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D., Fro fo-sor, etc: —“ C 8., 2-1 years old; cr.n gcs'ional abscess on tho 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 come ijuence the dressing was removed, and on its place wore 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 wo must not lost sight of the fact that the latter treatmene saved the patient’s life.” — [Advt.j ,

The work in the Domain, on which the un employed have been engaged for some weeks past, is now drawing to a completion. The islands in the stretch of water have been lovcdled, the rank growth of vegetation re moved, and the sides have been banked up. The dam is almost completed, and the water course above it has been widened and altered very materially. There will bo a fine stretch of water for canoeing and boating. An island has been formed at the termination of Winter si reel. Water will be again turned on in the course of a few days, when wo think it will be found that a really beautiful transformation has taken place in the Domain. The very greatest credit is due to Mr C. E. Books, under whose plans and supervision the work has boon carried out.

A ball will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Show Night,

Wo undersland that a movement is on foot to induce the Government, if possible, to acquire a suitable area of a land for a village settlement in the vicinity of Ashburton. A memorial to tho Hon Mr Ballance, Minister for Lands, is in preparation and will be signed by a number of ho mi fide intending settlers, who, we understand, suggest that part of the area belonging to Mr I. It. 0. C. Graham, and now under offer for sale, would be suitable for the purpose in view. |

A Government inspection parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards ta'kes place at the drillshed this evening. We understand that both Colonel Bailey and Major Newall will be present.

SPORTING

TRAINING NOTKS. Christchurch, October 25. Training lias been much interfered with by bad weather, but, notwithstanding the difficulties, Cup horses have been kept hard at it. Nelson has done several strong gallops in good form, and this morning covered three miles before daybreak. Maligner is rapidly improving. First Co dis not pleasing bis friends, and Creino ne shows a bit of temper at his work. Fusillade. Disown* d,and Torrent are mov ing in capital form. I :chiel is in a great fettle. The four last-named h *raea are g* nsrally expected to furnish the winner of the cup. Tasman, Hermitage and Moana have done good useful work. Kuby is very fit and Leon and Tit-bit have recently performed satisfactory gal lops. Spade Guinea has been eased, but is at work again and looking well. Aprop is is backward in condition, but Pa'r clan will have a say a the big race. Liverpool, Talebearer Argonaut and Take Mias, although still lef. in the race, will be non-starters.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA. London, Oct her 23. It is expected that Sir George Des- Vcoux, late Governor of Fiji, will be appointed to succeed Sir G. Strahan as Governor of Tasmania. LONDON MARKETS. London, October 23. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,620,000 quar ters, being an increase for the week of So,ooo quarters. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is quoted at 35s ; Adelaide flour, 245; New Zealand wheat, highest 335, lowest 28s. New Zealand mutton is selling at from qQ to qQ in Smiih field market. Beef tallow 345, mutton tallow 36s 6d. Colonial Government securities remain at last quotations. THE EXHIBITION. London, October 23. The Hon Edward Stanhope entertains the Executive Committee of the Colo nial and Indian Exhibition at a banquet on the 10th November. NEW GUINEA. Sir J. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, had an interview to-day with the Hon E. Stanhope in reference to the future government of New Guinea. The Secretary of State for the Colonies said Her Majesty’s Government was discussing a scheme for the administration of that colony, but it was not sufficiently matured to permit of a statement being made on the subject. The Hon E. Stanhope expressed the hope that a satisfactory settlement of the question wul shortly be arrived at.

AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Pr iTii October 23 KIMBERLEY. The Western Australian Government have received a report from Kimberley, giving a more encouraging account of the goldfields. DEPUTY GOVERN OR. Melbouus'e, Oetjbor?s. Sir William Stawell, late Chief Justice, has been appointed permanent Deputy Governor of Victoria.

THE NEW GOLDFIELD. Adelaide, October 25

Two hundred persons are now on the Warkaringa goldfields, where pro visions are running short. Reports received from the field are less favorable than hitherto.

A NEW PEST.

Tho English farmer's cup of trouble and anxiety is full enough, in all conscience, without the appearance of tho Hessian fir. That highly obnoxious little beast has been discovered, in wheat and barley ropi near Hertford, and MissOrmerid (for the consulting entomologist of t a <>,oyal Agricultural S icio*y is a woman) h*s positively identified it. Worse even than tho dreaded Colorado heede or “ later hog,” for it attacks the most pre cious of all crops, tho li- ssian fly should become instantly tho object of every Urraer’a careful search, It has done tv tibia things in Germany, the UuLed States, and * an ad* for a long time, and ( illy tho greatest care can save ns now it has at last appeared amongst ua. The tly may be easily recognised, and all who have wheat or barley crops showing any signs 1 f root should immediately examine ti e plants, s»id particularly their leaves or h ades near the second j mats from the ground. If tlmj find small pttpio chest nut colored, like small fDx seeds, about "t o tenth of an inch in length, it is tho

iosbDu fir. As to remedial measures, b -yot d cutting t'lo crops above the second, joint and burping the stubble or ploughing it deobly in they may t o learned from Miss Ormerod, Dunster Lodge. lalesworth, or from M<’ Charles WhitHtoad, Chairman rf the Seeds and Plant Diseases Com mittee of the Royal Agricultural Society, Banning House, Maidstone,

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by oar correspondent?.

THE HALL CASE.

TO THE EDITOR. Rif, —I read your remarks re tl e Hall case, and am sorry it is not in my power svtfHci©! t'y to compliment you for the independent and Impart!tl manner iu which you conduct your valuable paper, neither courting the ctni'e of the rich, or fearing the frown of t ,e p or ; though, as I arn weU aware, a ttoiden key opens many a lock. It is a great boon to the poor to have such a powerful organ as the Press to insist upon justice being d.ne them.— I am, &c., Jdsiice.

DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKES

[REUTER'S TELEGRaMH— copykight.l

New York, October 23

Severe shocks of earthquake were ex perienced yesterday and this morning at Charleston, South Carolina, and ex ending through the States of Georgia and Florida. Much damage has been done to property, and several persons have been injured by the earthquakes.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, October 22

Th> p dice are investigating what is evidently a case of arson. A small case containing rags saturated with kerosene was discovered on firo at a boarding house occupied by a Mrs Ryan, who is living apart from her huabaud. Voices were heard in the yard about midnight, and the b x was discovered about an hour and a half later on fire, leaning against the kitchen wall. The Government have received no information of the rise In Lake Rotorua, "ha Government arent at Rotorua was instructed by the Native Minister some time ago to report any change in the depth of water, and about a week ag > information was sent to Wellington that the lake was falling. Mr Bail once tele graphed to Mr H. A Gordon, Irspecting Engineer of tie Mines Depart man , who is at present in the district, to ascertain the exact position of affairs, and wire the result of his investigations. If the lake rises to any extent, a large volume of water can be run into Lake Retail 1 , at a cost of about £SO.

Dunedin, October 23

At a meeting of the Kai'angata Relief Committee, the Secretary reported that at the time of the accident seven ysara ago, there were eighty-four children under fifteen, now there were only fift)- four. Rolitf was reduced to correspond The question of the strike came up. The Secretary, Mr Gillies moved—“ That f r the present all payments to those con nected with or related to th<".e on strike cease,” Moat of the m-imbsra thought this was going too far, ani the ern sideration of the motion was adjourned.

The Ks tmgata Company sr j gradually fillling the pates of these on strike, and have given late employes notice to givo up possession of their cottages. October 24.

The anual drill of the Duedin Hussars came to a close to-day, when Ch.urch parade was held in the afternoon, attended by a large number of other volunteers. Ac the inspection yesterday Sir R. Sioit complimented the men on their drill as did Cob nel Sargood, ex Defence Minister of Victoria.

STRANGE CONDUCT

One of the Chii ; church papers of this morning says:—A man named Robert Martin, who was c'inmitted t i gind at Ashburlon in s eptember las 1 , in defaulr of finding securities fir aO‘ d behevior and who had caused the poli:e a groat deal cf trouble to effsct hia arrest, has again been making hnnseit notorious It will be lemembi red that Martin has lost the lower pt avion of hia legs and wa ka on his knees. It seems that fir iome reason he had been remi ved from the gaol to the Hunnjside As>ylum, and on Saturday morning, about one o’clock, he made a great disturbance in his cell, smashing the furniture, and doing all the damage he could. He finally made his escape hy dropping from a window about ten feet from the ground. By hiding in a ditch he managed to elude the warders in their search for him with lanterns, and when the road was clear he made his way to the Christchurch H .ispi'al, going to the room of Mr Brown ilia dresser, whom Martin knew, about six o’clock. Mr Brown immediately telephoned to the Asylum and Police Station, and several warders from the Asylum and two of the mounted police who had been searching for Martin during the night, and two constables went to the hospital ta secure Martin. As soon as the latter saw who wanted him, he assumed the defensive, and throwing off hia coat and taking up a piece of scantl ing he defied ihem. He was after a while however, pacified to such an extent that he agreed to go along with Mounted Con stable Crockett in a cab, but declined the company of the warders, and was taken back to the .■* eylnm.

ALLIGATORS JN T NEW ZEALAND

Dealing with the question of the alli gator scare in Auckland, the Wellington Press a--ya : —Captain Cruise, again, who was here in 1820, and went to great pairs to compile information about the country, gives us this passage about it, which has a very cm ions significance j ust now:—‘‘The natives have the greaest horror of a I’zsrd, in the shape of which animal they believe it is that this Atua (Piemen) is went to take possession of the dying and to devour thair entrails—a superstition which may n the unconnected w!th the dread the alligator has sprtai among them by its actual ravages or the stories that have been propagated respect ing it. They report that in the part of the countiy where it is found, it mokes great havoc among children, carrying them off and devouring them whenever they come in the way.” 1 heae particulars regarding alligators in New Zealand ware all reproduced as well known facts in The A T eic Zealanders, a bcok pnb’i-hed in 1833 by the Society fo ■ the Difiueion of Useful Knowledge, which was then conside r ed the standard work on this country. That was fifty three years ago, and it hss long ceased to be an article of common belief amongst Europeans that. New Zealand is infested by alligators. But the natives have never ceased to believe that certain creeks, rivers, lakes and gulfs are hautped by the dreaded Taniirha, which is only the alligator of me old navigators under another name It Is ui'qu'snotiably the same “ lizard eight feet long and as thick as a man’s body,” which was desc-lbed to O'- ok more ih*n a cerimry ago, and to Nicholas and Cruise more thru aix'y years ago. If the accounts given of it by •he natives then w-re true—and they Were never so p ct- d to be otherwise — it is posse-Me that there is some »rut iin the Taniirha stories thev tell now ; and the aligner which terrified the settlers’ children in Watlcaio the week before last may 1 o a lineal d» sccudmit of those which me.cle sue ’ havoc among the Maori p can -oinoio- i i 1820. In such matters ns this there :n i; tie to choose between credulity and incredulity. For our part, we are most anxious to believe ; but we should like to see the alligator.

LATE CABLE NEWS

[“ AGE ” SPECIALS ]

[By telegraph from the Bluff]

London, October 12..

With regard to the question of the Russian demand fir the complete sub mission o' the Bulgarian Regency, the strength of the parties in the new Assembly is aa follows : Supporters of the Regeuc., 400; auppoitara of the Russian demands 21. Noth ng has yet transpired iodicattve what of action the Czir will take in vi -w of the emphatic verdict returned by the people if Bulgaria against tba domination of Russia. It is stated that it is not improbable that Austria will acquiesce m the temporary occupation of Bulgaria by Russia Baron Macleay, notwithstanding the denials previous y given to the statement, has decided to found a Buaian colony in New Guinea, provided that the Govern* ment shall authorise him to raise the Russian flag at the settlement, and place at his disposal a steamar for the transport of emigrant from Russia to the island. Baron Macleay intends prohibiting the importa ion cf spirits to new Guinea. Renewed uneasiness is fSlt with regard co the relations between Germany and France. A strong ant'-German -filing exis s iu France, which la emphasised by the hostile comments made by several leading Paris newspapers.

A letter from Mr rjavd Buchanan, of HR, d ey, at present visiting England, is published la the Times, in wb ch the writer combats the statements that have been published relative to the alleged depression in New South Wales, and the inability of the colony to provide em. loy ment tor emigrants. Mr Buchanan declares that the colony is in a healhty condition, and that none but loafers who do not want work hive cccasi >n to com plain of scarcity of employment.

October 13. It is stilly uncertain whether Rossis will tike decided a - epa as regards the occupa tion of Balgaria. Tne C'ztr has issued an order procla ming the possible necessity of ctiling out the reserve forces. Official telegrams are constantly parsing between B-t in, Vienna, sud tt Petersburg with reference to the preparations for war now being assiduously mr.de by Rnaiia. One of the chief Russian organs, Novoe Vremya, admits that (he mission of G-;cera Kaulb'-rs in Balgaria as Russian dip omati-. agent, has resulted ia failure, hut deprecates the threat nad resort to w?r, and advises a compromise between Austria and Rusria. Prince B s march's

' rgan cominues to maintain a distinctly no friendly tone towards Bulgaria. The Austrian official journals on the other hand ea'ogise the act of the Bulgarian Regency in declining to acquiesce in the Russian demand for the complete sub* mission of the province, and denounce the ag-ressive cor duos of the Russian .■■ove-nmeuf.

With reference to the formal notifica tion sent to the Regency by M. Kekinoff, the Russian cousu 1 , declaring that the elections for the Sobranje, or National Assembly, were illegal and valueless, and protesting against the treatment received by those peasantry who attempted to stop them, the Begency has despatched a reply repudiating any responsibility for the rioting which took place, and declaring that the disor’er was wholly due to the instigation of Russian agents. The meeting of the newly-elected Asseaib’y will, in all probability, be postponed until the Powers have had an opportunity of agreeing upon the selection of a successor to Prince Alexander as ruler of Bulgaria The Standard slat s that the war fever generated in connection with the Bulgarian crisis has affected the whole of r.urope, *nd that the approach of winter is the only guarantee of the peace of Europe.

It is motored that the French and Russian tiovernnients hive persuaded the Sultan to send an ultimatum to the Government of Great Britain demanding the evacuation of Egypt. It is reported th.t England ia desirous of establishing a coaling station on Goth land Island, in tfie Baltic Sea, and occupy ing a commanding position at the approach to St Petersburg. October 14.

The meeting of the M-nsion House Committee, which all the Agents* ffenerul of the Australian Colonies were invited to attend to express their views with to the celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee, has been adjourned for a week The Committee is opposed to the opening of the Institute before 1888, and the Lord Mayor is to confer with the Prince of Wales on the subject. October 15. The latest intelligence relative to the position of affairs in regard to Bulgaria is of a somewhat more pacific character. It is now stated that Russia has deter mined upon remaining inactive nntil Bulgaria is compelled by financial pressure to appeal to h»r for assistance. Meanwhile the Russian agents are c *t stantly intriguing with Turkey. The aspect of affairs in Europe in con neclon with the threatened occupation of Bu’garia by Russia, has now assumed a more peaceful prospect, and although the •'zar has massed 150,000 troops in Russian Poland, it is understood he has reassured the Great Powers that he entertains no intention cf occupying Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Regency has decided to send & deputation to the Powers to invite them to nominate a successor to Prince Alexander, bat in the event of the request not being complied with, steps will in all probability be taken to form a Republic. The Russian Press continue to discuss the Egyptian question, and in a number of articles which have recently appeared, France is strongly advieed to re-open the question whh a view to compel England to termiaa’e her occupation of that

country. It la announced that Beach Intends to finally retire into private life at the end of 1887 He is willing to tow Edward Hanlan in the meantime over the Parra matta course. October 18. Earl Dunraven, in the course of an address delivered at a meeting of the Primrose League hell on Baturday, made reference to the question of the military occupation by France of the New Hebrides He considered it impossible under the circumstances to distrust the repeat 'd assu ances given by France that she will not contemplate annexat oa or permanent occupation of the New Hebrides. Be admitted at the same time that it would be iufinite ! y more satisfac tory if the French Government would name a dale on which they would evacuate the Isi- nds.

A luagua has been formed In Newcastle «ith the object of securing the establish ment of the principle cf eight hours labor, and it is intended to carry on the sg tat on t'-roughcnt the country. Kd ward tinman now c’aims the champ onship cf the world on the ground of Beach having rejeqed h : a recent .-ha! eng', and announce i his into -tion cf relinquishing rowing on his arrival in Australia.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1886



MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLARTDGK is prepared to receive PDPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 96AS SERVANTS WANTED. CJEYEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK, for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffice. A, W. PANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashbnrtnn. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. IHERi BY give notice that in accord ance with section 94 of the Public Works Act, 188:2, the Wakanui Road Board propose to close that I'oad iu Wakanui Survey District which com mences at the southernmost corcer of K.S 20460, 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, Ac. KAY’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 Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle-. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, Ac. Con tains Qcrn n a , Iron, &a. CO AGULINE.—Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sola Makers ;—KAY BROS , Stock port, England,



Gr EE A T SALE OF Groceries, Teas, Sugars, &c. FOR ONE MONTH (Expiry of Lease). Andrew Orr HAS resolved to PISCONTINUE his GROCERY ;RIPSIN l .S>, 'iancred street, and Kill hold a great CLEARANCE SALE FOR ONE MONTH Every article must bo cleared, no matter at what sacrifice, so as to effect a com plete clearance before 12th November, when premises must be vaca rd. ANDREW OUU. 8153



Wanted. * CCORDI4NS, Concertinas, Mouth .f\. On? ana., F utes, Violins, Cornets, Brass Whistles, Violin Strings. Music. Li. M. Jones. IIIANTiiD Board W privat office. and Residence in a family. Apply T. 8., this J 10884 \%T ANTED , V f qnirlng Nursing wil Had every accommodation at Hits Woodwards, Allendale House, Cox Street, Allenton. +9680 — Assistants, Improvers, W and Apprentices to the Dressmak ing _H. C. b’EGERS, Melfotd Ilonso^^^^ W-NTED the Public to inspects grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and° Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers.—Jas, McGregor, Tailored street. NURNITITHE—To meet the times, W. 1 DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5a ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 JUST OPENED —Choice assortment of Now Spring Dress : tuffs, Prints, Millenry, etc: ■he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. C. Segers, Mel ford House.



Special Advertisements. SHEARING. SHEARING will commence at Anama Station on MONDAY, November Bth. 108S3 W. S. PETER. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to mo, if not paid at once, will be handed to my solicitor for recovery of same 10577 THOMAS F. FARLEY. Field Peas. FOR SALE— Prussian Rlue, Partridge, and other varieties. 10886 GEO. JAMFSON, Ashburton. KNOW N ITT ANTED VV THAT MRS STRIPLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BuARDING-HOUSE, TASCRKi ■ STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8 V 537 MRS MANHTRE, Fancy goods warehouse, Saunders’ Buildings, Bast street. Ladies' and Children’s ti t’ ing in great variety. Paper Patterns iu slock and designed to order Special Linos in Aprons and Pinafores. 9b‘-M mOWLF'S P NNYi OY'L AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct a!I irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent wth the sex. Boxes la lid and la t)j, of ail Chemists and Patent Medicine Venders, ‘ reprred only by The Lincoln -ind Midland Counties Drug Co.. Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.



CENTRAL. HOTEL JW. McHAE haviue taken the above Hotel, solicits h share of patronage from the people uf Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Bnasias to let on hire at prices to moot the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom oab will meet all trains. NSW ZEALAND CLOTII IN G FACTOR T NEW GOODS FOB THE I WINTEH SEASON AKE .SOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T'sWN, And tfie variety of Style and Patterns in 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 Mcn of-War Suits Ger''3men’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford. -tegatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling 80/ The celebrated WERTHEIM SEW IK G MACHINE. Time Payments. K.Z CLO r IIING FACTORY, East Stbkkt



MAOPHERFON. SAMPSON, & CO , STOCK AND LAND S ALESMEN, GR AIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENTS, TTf7 ILL liold their regular WEE] aLY VV SALE of a'l kinds of S lock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENT UAL AUCTION MART every SATUIIDA V, at 12 o’clock sharp Spec’al or Clearing Sales conducted v, hen nquired. Properties let or sold, rents coPec ded, hooks and accounts audited, trails, iors, mortir i<>es, and leases prcpaml Loans negotiated on very easy tonnn. To let for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low rental, a splendid Ca' itle or Sheep Run of 42,000 acres, with pie cty cf water and good timber on the property. FOR SALE— Blacksmith’s Portable Forge 1 superior second-hand Dogcart, all) lost new Quantity of well made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses on Land to let or for sale, 9593



Victoria House. D I M A N T & COE A EE still offering every inducement to purchasers willing to continue their favors. Our SPRING CONSIGNMENTS of Press Stuffs, Fancy and Manchester Goods Ilais, Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing, are now to hand, and of remarkable value and variety. DnrAOT A 1S T D COE, GENERAL DRAPER 5 , CLOTHIERS, Comer East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements. v IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS_ DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co, offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CL 0 T.H I[E R Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of simpson And harper, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT £3210 0 s - O a Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. Tiio 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 rf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. MORE BARGAINS. ORR & A LCORN HAVE now opened np ANOTHER LARGE LOT of .English Samples. OF 10 s - IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE



Tins Lot consists mainly of MEN’S TWEED SUITS, of all kinds OVE RCO \TS, BOYS’ T w KED S 01TS Handsome TABLE COVERS, QUILTS CHILDREN'S DRESSES PELISSES and PINAFORES HOLLAND APRONS, &c. The first Lot wold so quickly, that wo would recommend all who require any of the above to COME EARLY, as such Bargains in No*- and Stylish Goods are not to bo had every day. BOOTS, BOOTS. Wo also beg to announce the arrival of a Large Parcel of LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES From the lirst English and French makers, Which we are Selling Very Cheap. Orr & Alcorn. ASHBURTON. 9646 REMOVAL OF THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF H. J. WOOD AND CO. (Late T. F. Farley) to FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS. Or J - K heg to advise our valued cus v y tomers, the commercial and general public of Ashburton and sur rounding districts, that, having taken the lease of the large and commodious pre mises, formerly the drapery establishment of Messrs Friedlander Bros., next the corn- r, we have opened there with a large and well-assorted stock of BOOKS. COMMERCIAL & GENERAL STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, &c., To which is bo'ng added on the arrival of 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 Lith graphy Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library and School Committees Catalogues and Lists on application WRITING, PRINTING, * WRAPPING PAPERS IN ANY QUANTITY. Any Pook wanted which may bo tem porarily cut 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 stonner. H. J. WOOD & GO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders. STATIONERS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. Messrs SPENSLEY & CO, having ap pointed us their Agents for Ashburton and District, we have pleasu-e in calling atten tion to our large and well assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dances, and Piano forte Solos. Teachers and others will Had a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Prac tice and S nging. Pianos by celebrated makers, which may be either purchased on the deferred payment system or hired for any length of lime. Violins, Cornets, Flutes, ° Accordions, Corccrtiuas, Har moniums, Organs, and Brass Instruments. H. J. WOOD AND GO.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTOR A L ASSOC! AT [ON. rpllU following PRIVATE PRIZES avo 2 offered in addition to those already published : JOHN O’SDFA—Tbo service of his onliro .Royal Conq M cror for the best Yearling Fonl by that siro. Special entry required (5«). JOHN OTHEA—The service of Ids entire j Royal Conqueror for the best Mare in foal to that siro, or with foal at foot by him. Special entry re ijnlrtd (ss). W. STRACIIAN—CI Is for tho best Ayrshire Poll of any ago, Special entry required. C. STRACIIEY—,CI is for tho best Fox Terrier Dog or Slut. Special entry required. A. PRO CUE ROE, of Wakanui Mill, will give one sack dour for (ho best Home-made Loaf of Bread from Floor ground in tho AVakanui Mill COAL. COAL. COAL. E are Now Landing SPLENDID NEWCASTLE COAL, second only to AVestport Coal for healing pro perties, but far more economical. Will bo Sold at Lowest Rates. McCALLUM & CO., TIMBER MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS, 083tV H. 11. SECRET AN, Secretary. East street. 10841



The Journal des Debat * gays it learns tha several Indian princes, following the example of the Maharajah Uhuleep Singh, hare resolved to make common cause with Bussia, and that grave complications in Central Asia may be expected soon. The suffering from long drought in Western Texas is unprecedented, rain to any extent not having fallen in some localities for fourteen months. The cattle are starving. In many localities the settlers are selling their farms for mere trifles, and leaving for the East in abject poverty.