DAILY MEMORANDA.

MKTCTTSGB. AMUSEMENTS tie Wednesday, C ciober 13 1.0. G T.—Meeting in the Orange Hall, 8 o’clock Thuesday, Cctobbr 14 Pnmatio S. cie y -Meeting m Od Mellow* Rail at 8 o’d-ck FRIDAY, CcrOBEH 15 Town Hall — Scotch Co- c*rt 8 o’clock Mo- DAY, CcTc-BER 28 f, jonah Council, at Borough Conned Cham hors »' 7 30 Friday, November 5 ♦■ftburton County C-nu-il—At Oonnci CHambera, 31 a. ta- Saturday, Novj mber 6 Wakannl Road B ard—Monthly meoHng the Board’s fffica, Moore street, at ,11a.m. --

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton — From Christ : hurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85- p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timm, 1045 « m . From Dunedin and South, 5.27 (express). From Mount Somers. 10.5 Leave Ashburton— For Christ •hHToh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.37 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.

MAIL NOTICES.

dose at the Ashburton Post Office For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 : 0.ai., daily. For Chertsey Bakaia, Ac., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. ■ , For Dunedin, Tinwald, Wins.ow, Hinds, Coldstream, lUnuitata. Orari, Winchester, %nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 a n. and 4.30 p.m Tims.ru and South, at 10 a. m., and 4 30 p.m., daily. . For Greeustreot, on Wednesdays ana tnrdays, at 10.45 For Wakaaui. Eigm, .'-.eayi.-w, SeaDeld. Hd Kyle, on Tuesday, Thursdays, »nc •tnrdays, at <1.3*1 a.m. For tiount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.K For Mayfield m l Buapuus, on MOl. days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Watenon and Loagocaer., 4.30 p.m. daily. , .„ , For Fleming ton, on Monaaya, Wertne- Mid Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlauda, on Tuesdays and hr at 10.30 a.m. Malls arrive at the Ashburton Post Christchurch and Rakala at 10.16 .m.. 4.35 p-m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 1 ana 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin »nd Intermediate places daily, . rt shrJa famuka and Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 530 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. ... From Mount Somers, daily at 10.8 ‘ From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. _ From Ashton, Waterton, and Lone Djachat 10 a.m. daily. From Newiands, on Tuesdays and Fn dayai at 2.30 p. m. From Flemington ou Tuesdays, Thun, days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1886. TRUE PHILANTHROPY.

The Hon. Mr Tole has made his mark among legislative reformers and philanthropists by the admirable measure which he succeeded in carry ing through the Legislature last session intituled “ The First Offenders Proba tion Act,” and which enables the libera tion, under surveillance, of those who have for the first time lapsed from the paths of rectitude and the affording them the opportunity of recovering once more the forfeited esteem of their fellow men. It has been the subject of well-merited encomium from the Bench, and has been put in operation, in at least two instances, during the present sessions of the Supreme Court. It is indeed a credit to the colony as well as to the present Minister of Justice that New Zealand has led the way in tins new and humane departure, and it is to be hoped that Mr Tole will be encouraged by his success in this parti cular to attempt furtner useful and de sirable reforms. The way to one such is pointed out by the Wellington Evening P/ess which suggests that a system should be devised by which prisoners in gaol might be enabled to contribute to the support of their families outside. This is what our coutempor. ry has to say upon this matter : —“ Under the existing prison system, we understand, every able bodied prisoner is required to work, and the value of the work doqs by him is computed and credited to him on some sort of basis of partial redemption of sentence. This is found to have a reformatory influence; but that influence would be surely very much stronger it prisoners having a wife and children outside knew that the proceeds of their labor would go wholly or in part to diminish the wretchedness of those who are dear to them. Such a system, we believe, would do more than anything else to conserve and develop what is left of good in the prisoners and to prevent them from degenerating into hardened criminals. We have in our minds at this moment a case in point, which came under ourown notice. A young man came out to New Zealand from Scotland as a Government immi grant, bringing with him his wife, scarcely more than a girl, and a child or two. He was a capable tradesman and extremely hard-working and steady, and within two years he was in business on his own account and doing fairly well. Then came sickness, and debts and, losses, and difficulties of various sorts, which the man might soon have over come if he had had more experience or had sought good advice, He lost heart, however, and, instead of facing his troubles boldly, he committed a serious erinye for.tfte purpose of getting £ioo. He was detected, tried, convicted, and sentenced to a long terra of imprison

ment, his miserable wife and children ! being left absolutely penniless, home less, friendless, ami helpless. That man was perfectly well able to support his family. His earnings as a journey man tradesman would have been more than sufficient lor all their wants, and there was nothing in life he wished for more than to work for them. But he was sent away to serve his sentence, and the result can be imagined. The woman was young and very good-look ing. She might have got a place as a servant; but who would have a convict’s wife with three children, for a servant? There were bad characters on the watch for her, who realised her position only too well. She held out for some months and struggled hard; but she could not see her children starve, and she had no opportunity of communi cating with their father. She fell, and the family were soon the inmates of a den where they sank to the lowest depths of degradation. The man, who had at first been exceedingly well con - ducted, hearing nothing of his belong ings month after month, grew moody and sullen, and eventually, on learning the truth, became one of the most des perate and dangerous ruffians in the prisons. Now, there must be a great many cases just as shocking as that in kind, though possible differing from it in degree of desolation. Why should such things be if they can be pre vented ? The question is : Can they be prevented, and, if so, how? We are convinced that much might be done to prevent them or alleviate them in the manner we have suggested; and we would earnestly urge the authorities at least to try the experiment.”

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The ordinary weekly meeting of the Ash burton Musical and Dramatic Association will be held to-morrow evening instead of Friday. At the R.M. Court, this morning, before Mr T. Bullock, J.P., Charles Ryell, for drunkenness, was fined 40s and costs, with the alternative of seven days’ imprisonment. A first offender, who made his appearance in a red coat of military cut, was fined 20s and costs, for being drunk while in charge of a horse. The seventh annual concert of the Ashbur ton Caledonian Society will be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. This society, as is its wont, has prepared a very attractive programme, and it is whispered that that for Friday’s entertainment will eclipse any of its predecessors. The Committee have made every arrangement for carrying the affair to a successful issue, and there seems little doubt that a bumper house will assemble on the occasion. The concert will be followed by a ball. The Ashburton School Committee has resolved upon the piesentation of good attendance certificates to such of the pupils as may qualify themselves to receive them. The Ashburton Borough School will be examined by Messrs Wood and Anderson, inspectors, on Monday next. A lecture on “ The History of Caricature and the Grotesque in Art,” was delivered in St. Schoolroom last evening, by Mr T. A Gates, in aid of the Sunday School Library Fund. The attendance was moderate, and the Rev E. R. Otway presided. The lecture which was of a very instructive and amusing character, was profusely illus trated by diagrams prepared by the lecturer, who dealt with his subject from the time of the Pharoahs down to Hogarth. The customary votee of thanks brought the proceedings to a elose.

The Star of the East Lodge of Good Templars will hold an open meeting in the Orange Hall this evening. A public meeting of ratepayers was held at the Rar.gitata Hoad Board office, Lismore, on Monday, October 11. Mr C. J, Harper, as Chairman of the Road Board, presided. The Chairman said the meeting had been called for the purpose of. taking the vote of the ratepayers with regard to the question of closing certain roads as described by adver tisement and plan exhibited. He also read a portion ef the Act bearing on the subject, and having read the notice convening the meeting, called (upon any ratepayers to make any remarks they might wish on the matter. After some discussion it was unanimously agreed to that the road running through Messrs Green and Sorint’s laud should be closed. The Chairman then read the notice concerning road known as Helmore’s After considerable discussion, for and against the proposed closing, a vote was taken with the following result; —For the closing, 14; against. 8. The Chairman declared the proposal to close the road to be carried, and the meeting a Ijourned withjthe customary compliment to the Chairman.

A concert was he’d in the Newlands Schoolroom in aid of the Library Fund on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance, the room being filled. The chair was taken by the Rev. Mr Hill. Songs and recitations were given by the following: Misses Hay and Murray, and Messrs Gamble, Thomas, Ray, Kneen, Atkinson, Stevenson, and Wilkinson, and a recitation, “ The Quack Doctor,” by Messrs Steel Bros, apd Marlin. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close by the company singing the National Anthem,

According to a Sydney exchange the Rose nill executive have projected a monster stake for January, 1888, which is to be entitled the Rosehiil Centennial Handicap, It will be <SOOO sovs. The first horao ia to receive 3500 sovs, second horse 1-300 sovs, and the third horse SQQ sovs. It is intended for a handicap of 50 sovs each for starters, instead of, as stated, a handicap of 50 sovs to be paid— -10 sovs on nomination, 20 sovs on first acceptance, and remaining 20 sovs on final acceptance.

The colonies (says the Taranaki Herald} are tho best customers for British manufactures, Australasia consuming to the value of 166 ■hillings per head. South Africa 67, and Canada 43, as against the River Plate 42, France 10, Germany 14, Brazil 14, the United States 13, Spain 6, Italy 6, Russia 2, Ac., or an average of 98 in the colonies to 6 in Europe and 14 in America. Taking the British Colonies as a whole, the ratio of commerce to population is £2O per head, against £7 in 1850, the ratio in Europe being only £7 now, and in the United States £5 per head.

According to the Matanra Ensign a child of Sir MTvor, Waikaia, about four months old, was attacked by a ferret while asleep in its cot on Sunday evening last. Its cries aroused its mother, who discovered the animal eating at the child’s face, which was one mass of blood and wounds. It was at once remqved and destroyed. These animals, our informant remarks, are likely to prove a greater pest than the rabbits.

Keferring to the new Bishop of Melbourne, the Argus says The new bishop has certainly a very extraordinary name, and one ot which he might fairly complain-.—Field Flowers Qoe. it he true, as is confidently averted, that bis brother was christened Wild Flowers (Joe, the conviction will be strong that his parents must have had a strange taste in the matter of names. Mr Goe ii Mid to be a Yoikebiieman.

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The ordinary monthly meeting of h' Ashburton School Committee was hi Id at tho Borough School lust nvning. Present—Messrs J. 0. Duncan ((Jhai'- man), Maion, Craighead, J. O r, W. J. Silcook and Diraant. finance The Chairman said the credit balance at the Bank was £3B 19s 3 L CORRESPONDENCE. Letters wore road—(l) From the B ard of Education stating that the Board had no in'ention of curtailing the powers of Committees. (2) From the amae stating that the Board had allowed the school a set of gyraastio apparatus as recommended by the Drill Instructor. (3) From the same stating that the school would be ex amined by Messrs Wood and Anderson on Monday, *B. (4) From same enclosing salary vouchers. master’s report. The headmaster reported as follows; The number on the school roll for the month of September was as follows : Boys, 218 ; Girls, 211; T >tal 429. The average was B'ys, 158-375; Girlt, 15L575; Total, 309 95-Owing to for getfulness on my p»rt a Hat of those who did not a tend sixty times during last quarter (a not ready. It will reach the hands of the Chairman by Thu'sday. The prava'eoce of measles will account for the absence of‘such pupils in nearly every case —I forward samples of good attend noe certificates for inspection by Committee. GOOD ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES The Committee inspected aa aples for warded by the headmaster. It was dendsd that two classes of

cert'fioates should ba procured. Mr Dim-ant moved that the distribution be made half-yearly. Mr Craighead seconded the motion, which was carded. . It was resolved on the motion of Mr Elston that tho first class certificates contain photographs of the children gain ing them, the second class to be cards with an il'uminated border- It was decided that the master be instructed accordingly, SCTOOa REQ ISITES. The Chairman said that he had in structed the master top ocure locally a snpp’y of books. The master had done so and the books, flet is and other requisite were now obtainable at the school. APOLOGY. Mr Silcook apo’ogiaad for the absence of Mr Sawle. ENTERTAINMENT. The Chairman said that the Committee appointed to enquire into the adviaable neas of holding an entertainment for the purpose of raising funds for granting the children a treat had considered it a’vis ab'e that the master should repeat the performance by the children of the can tata which was =o successfully canied out

fomo time ag >. He had interviewed tie master on the subject. The master ex prfs ed his willingness to take the matter up after the examination, u nil which time, of course, he could di nothing. REPAIRS TO SCHOOLS Wdh reference to the circular which had been reodved from the Educati on Department stating that in future repairs to school bnild'ngi wiu d h va to he effected oat. of the incidental fund, Mr Dimint moved ‘ That in the opinion of this Committee the ac im of the Minis'er of Education in reference to payment for repairs to school b iilding is calculated to cause embarrassment and wlllneoeas tata ho suspension of all works that would preserve the school build gs from deesy. ” Mr Ord'head seconded the motion, which was carried. EXAMINATIONS. Mr Silcock m wed •* Tha: a pe’ tion be prepared and presented ta the Board o r Education asking fur the examination for Standards to be held half-yearly, and that other Committees in the district be asked fir their co-operation ’■ He arid that several parsons had spoken to him upon tha subject, and all had expressed themselves In favor of it. Mr Kneeu. headmaster, was favorably impressed with the Idea, but thought the extra expense which would be entailed by its adoption was the main fd n. He enumerated some length the adv'ntigea which be thought would accrue, to the soma effect as when he first brought the motion, for ward tome two or three months ago. Mr Eu-ton agreed with the views ex pressed by Mr Silcock, Mr Dimant poin*el ont that the Ac* would have to be amended, as It -now provided that examinations should b-e held annually. Personally ho was in favor of the proposal, Ha suggested that a cir cular be addressed to the Chairmen of the School Oomm ttees within the county and their opinion be asked ; possibly they could see objections the Committee could not.

The Chairman w<»a in favor of pro posal but was n t sanguine of Its being carried into effeo; owing to (ho extra ex pense.

Ult'mately it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Craighead, that farther con sideration of the matter should be deferred for a month in order that the Chairman might, In the meantime, communicate with the Board of Edusatlon asking- its opinion. Mr Silcock withdrew his motion in favor of Mr Craighead’s. PAYMENTS The ordinary monthly accounts were passed for payment, a Visiting C>m mittee aopointed, and the C immitteo adjourned.

THE GREAT BARRIER MURDER

Wellington, October 12. Ik Is understood that although the extradition of the woman L’zz'e Graham, the paramour o f Penn, has been applied for hy the police authorities in New Zea land, it is not intended to charge her with any offences, but she may be required to give evidence against the murderers. Caffre/ and Penn will be sent to Auckland by oue of the Union C >tnpany’s steamers, and every precaution ia tj be taken ti prevent either c unraitting suicide. Auckland, October 12 Superintendent Thomson has added Cons'able McC irrow to the party who left for Sydney by the Waihora for Oaffrey and his associates. He can identify the girl Lizzie Graham. Sydney, October 13 It has transp : rad that Perm and Lizzie Graham were living in a tent on the shore for five weeks after the wreck of the Sovereign of the Seas.

TIN WALD STOCK SALE.

Mr P. G. Staveley (for the New Z-a land Loan and Mercantile Agency Com p»ny, Limbed) reports on the Tinwald aalo, under date October 12.—About 7 00 sheep, chlffly crossbred stores, and 250 head of ca> 11® came forward, Sheep The Icrge entry caused a fomewhstdall sale though a steady demand was exhibited for <ll good sorts. Fat cross-bred wethers, 13i 9 1 ; tnixol sexes, 10s 6i, Hs fid ; prime mar n i w, there, 13s 6 i ; Fat lambs, 5a ; forward cross-bred wethers, 10s 6d ; mix d two aud four-tooth cross breds, in poor condition, 8s 41, 8 i 9d ; good cross bred hoggets 7s 61 to 9j ; small do, ss, fir 2d ; small merino do, 6a ; aged merino ewes and lambs, 5j 21 ; cross-bred ewes and lambs, ra-i u« ages. 9i to 12s fid. Outle —The sale wps quiet, values re. sarining unaltered. Fat cows, £4 10i to £7 15s ; forward steers, £5 2t fid ; fairly good springers, £5 15r : Dry cows, £3

RANGITATA ROAD BOARD.

A meeting of the Kangunta Road Board was held on Mondav, October 11. Pre sent —Meaars 0. J. tfarper (Chairman), Burgees, Doyle and Strachey FOURS. The Chairman stated that he had had ail the fords on the Hind; river attended to—Tho Board approved of the Chairman’s ao ion. A specification furnished by Mr Suther land for making up fords at foot of cuttings was considered,— Matter left in hands of Chairman. STORM WATER A letter was received from the County C .uncil etid- siag Engineer’s report on the subject of obstructing storm water. The Board agreed with the tenor of the repo:t PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £l7 were passed for payment. DOGS ON HOARS. Mr H Corbett waited on the Board in reference to dogs being ; laced on certain roads.—ln reply to questions from the Chairman, Mr Corbett stated he would not object to gates, where the dogs are now placed.—The Board had no objection 11 gates provided they were properly put up In accordance with the Act. FORMATION A«D METALLING. ■ The Board decided to call for tenders for about 60 chains of formation and metalling on the Mayfield-RaagitaU Bridge Hoad as suggested by Messrs Burgess and Doyle, TENDER. The tedder of J Brown for formation of forty chain of road of road near Auama, at 6i 61 per chain, wa-> accepted. RATEPAYERS ROLL. Applications from the following persons to have their names placed on the rate payers roll were assented to :—T. B. Richards R.S 28639; W. Mabley, RB. 32909; E Green. RB. 30285; John Burgess, R.S. 29760 REPORT Tho following extract from Messrs Burgess and Doyle’s report was considered and agreed to ;—“ Hinds roa r t: We would suggest that all loose stones be picked oil for a distance of tour miles, same width as before. —Morrow a road: About a mile in ex ent from end of present metalling hss been badly cut up by the traffic. We suggest the filling in of the rnts and the picking cf stones on the north side 24 feet wide. Tnis would improve it fjf the present.—Mr Coskerlo’s requeit to have the stones picked off tho line of fence we cannot advise t > be granted, as it wonld be a bad pecedeat to begin to undo wo k sanctioned by a forme.- Board, probably during the time the applicant was a member.”

ADJOURNMENT. The B >ard adjourned till the first Monday in November.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckuno, Oct>ber 12,

The report and balance sheet issued by the Sou h British Insurance Company for the year ending 3lat August, and to be submitted to the shareholders to morrow, shows an income of £246 ?CO, and the general expenditure £256,048, leaving a balance to debit of profit and loss at ob sing of the books of £9348, It is understood that Dr. Cremonl, from Horton House, London, with sevao-> teen years’ ex perience, hra been appointed Medic d Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum, vice Dr Young, resigned- Wavgandi, Oc'ober 12. In the Supreme Court a prisoner named Wood, indicted for forgery, plead*'" guilty. The Probation ttficer mad' J report in favor of allowing tte ' R out on probation. The Chief Just' J willing to give the prisoner U»' j oaefit and was preparing the pap®' j called on the Constable to , whether he knew anything ahop' th * isoaer The reply was that ho was suspected . f stealing at Naper. The j £ theil ordered prisoner b* ck into custody pend ing Investigation * r

_ . Napier, October 12 lor t»l»i> g a pi C ( Ure on Sunday a travelling photographer waa fined 2a,

Kaikoura. October 12. —■ jeantlful fish, pronounced by ex P 0r j t.> be a Californian salmon, was caught in a net in Inglis day, yesterday.

Wellington, October 12,

A meeting of a few of the Wellington shareholders of the New Zealand Shipp ng 0 -mpany was held to-day, the object being to consider the present position of the Company’s affairs. It was resolved that the headquarters of the Company in New Zealand be removed from Christ church to Wellington, and that steps be taken to secure such necessary change. The resolution was agreed to, there being but one dissentient, and it was farther decided to convene » meeting of the whole of the Wellington shareholders for Thurs day, 20th inst., to discuss the proposition in a more ample and more public form. Oaiaaru, October 12.

The body of a child apparently three or four weeks old, was discovered buried in a hole at the north part of the town to day. The body was in advanced stage of decomposition, but la fearfully mutilated. One of the leg* was cut off by the hip, and the head, arms, and other parts of the body were cut and backed about. The mother of the child is known, bat the police only discovered that something was wrong the other day, and to-day found the body bnrled In the garden. An In quest will be held to morrow.

SPORTING

THE OAULFIED OOP, Melbourne, October 12. The following is the latest betting on the Caulfield Cup : Silver Mine 9 to 2 Recall 8 to 1 Ban Bolt 10 to 1 800 Ka 10 to 1 Britisher 10 to 1 Little John 15 to 1 The Levito 15 to 1 The following are the acceptances for the Caulfield Cup :

HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS.

Eighfy-three nominations have been re ceive j for the HawKti’a Bay Guineas, 1889, the largest number of entries ever re ceived in New Zealand. GERALDINE RACING CLUB, At a meeting of the Gera’dine Racing Club t ie disqualification of Messrs M. and C. Hobbs, M z mgarb aud the horse Bot derman, Inflicted on them at the Autumn Meeting, was removed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

vVedo not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed bv our correspondents.

THE LETTER “P"

TO THE EDITOR. Sir. —Noticing In Monday’s Issue “someone representing the letter *P’ as the symbol of Power and authority,” Permit me to say that “P ” has’ot much to be Proud of. Although ha la first in Pride he is always Present in Poverty, Prej dice aid Presumption, placed at the head of Philosophy—he is silent. Make a Physician of him -he is the same. His tricks, too, are mean Play with him and he will Pinch and Plague you. He will Prowl around your Pium, Pear and Peach trees, and be the first to Pick their Produce, and when Pouncsd upon will PJesd Provoca ioo, Professing ttut they were Placed in 90 Prominent a Position, ea to Prevent him trom Passing without Perceiving and Plundering. Ha is foil of Plans Proposed and Plots Prepared. In aPPea'auoo he is two hoed, in temper ' Passionate ; his nose is Pointed, hlscheekf are Pal©, except when he has taken too much Port when he becomes Puffei op lie is first in Pledge, but U h to hi* ‘ uncle ’ the Pawnbroker. He Parades the Path with a Pipo in his month. Hie brow is Puckered in lb e Perplexity of Pecuniary Privation, yet were he Prose cuted for not Pogeesing Proper means of suPPort he would strive to Prove him self a Paragon of Piety, Patience and Prudence and Plead Purity of Purpose, albeit he U a Pothorse Polit ; cian and a Perfidious Profligate, and will end his days as a Pauper in a Parish Poorfaonae. I am etc., “ Sever.ty Peas out of Mr Hayes’ jar."

THE BULGARIAN SITUATION.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

Sofia October 11. M. Necklindoffjthe Russian Consult at Sofia, in obedience to the commands-: of General Ka'ulbars, has given formal notice to the Eulgarian Governments that the elections for the great Sobrange are illegal and valueless. He has furtherr protested against the rioting which has recently taken place, and the treatment which his supporters received at the hands of the adherents of th** Regency f-TPCTBKSBW«.'- Jckobe f 12 . * The Russian press recent articles on tne Bulgaria situation generally agree there i* no h of a B peaceful solution Qf difficulty.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COTTRIGMT ] THE FISHERIES DISPUTF. ‘ Ottawa October 12. An American fishing schooner which failed to report at the Customs, Nova Scotia, have been seized and her owners fined, as the master persisted in hoisting the American flag. The Captain of the Canadian cruiser. Terror ordered a party on board to lower the flag, which was accordingly done. An armed guard was placed in charge of the schooner.

AUSTRALIAN.

[ aeu OK S XKLBwit AUK COPVKIOHt. I JUBILEE GATHERING. Sidney, October 13. The jubilee municipal gathering, which took place to-night, was a brilliant success. Five hundred guests were present at the Mayor’s reception, when the Mayor of Sydney delivered an address of welcome to the visitors. The Mayors of the principal'cities in all the colonies, with the exception of Western Australia, were present to re spond. to the address.

VOTE OF CENSURE. In the Assembly to-night the debate on Sir H. Parkes' vote of censure motion is still proceeding. MELBOURNE MARKETS. Melbourne, October 13.

The manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Company of Neir Zealand reports as follows upon tbe local grain market:—Shipping wheat quiet at 5s sd; malting barley, no Im provement, 3s pd to 4s 3d; New Zea land feeding oats steady, but not active, demand at 3s id to 35 3d; milling sorts have a moderate enquiry at 3$ 46 to 3s sd; New Z ealand oats, under bond, slow of sale at as 3d to as yd. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. Adelaide, October IS. The Legislative Council has rejected a Bill providing for tbe payment of members, which was recently passed by the House of Assembly. ADJOURNED. Sidney, October IS. Tbe debate on the vote of censure on the Government, proposed by Sir Henry Parkes, has been adjourned until tc-aight. MUNICIPAL JUBILEE. The guests for the muD ; iCipa i jubilee will be taken on a trip rr jUnd the harbor to-day.

N.Z. SHIPPING COY’S STEAMERS.

The local r g en t j jj r George Jameson, has suppled „ 8 w j t jj tj, a following par ticulars c*y Jcato j n g the movements of the /a **“’ pping Company’s steamers: ltuaper a w ;ji Lyttelton on 16th ‘P 3 * - for Wei ingion, sailirg finally from ** at port on Slat Inst jiikoura will leave Lyttelton on 13ch iost for Wellington, returning to Lyttelton about 18th inst, thence about Bth November for Napier, leaving there about 14th November for Wellington, from which port she will take her final departure on 18th November. Tongariro left Madeira on 29th Sept, for Auckland, Wellington, and Lyttelton, via Cape of Good Hope, calling off Otago Heads to land mails and passen gers. where she m»y be expectbd about sth November. This steamer will take her final departure f'om Wellington on 16th December. Aorangi is appointed to leave Plymouth on 23rd lost for Pott Chalmers, Lyttelton, and Wellington, calling Madeira nd Cape Town.

'UHB ASHBOBTOiN UOajKuIAN, .WEDNESDAY, OCTOLEK '3. 18 0



Ben Bolt Silver King Boolka The Levite Britisher Zeno Bonnie Doon First C maul: Bun ilia Gardenia islander Cain Lesbia Maroney Little John Mentmore Becall Tarpeia liemus St. John fcilveraiine AUCKLAND WEIGHTED Auckland, October 12. The following weights for the under- ; mentioned events of the A.H.C. Meeting 1 were declared to-night :— < HURDLES. 1 St lb j st lb Shotover ... 11 10 P'Pi ... 9 10 Alaric 11 7 Foul Piav... 9 7 Belle 11 5 Miss Griffi hs 9 7 jruy Fawkea H 3 Conanl ... 9 t Tiger 11 0 J Ro«dy ... i) k! Macaroni ... 10 10 Zip >-v 9 g Magnesia (1st a Silver 9" 5 Miss Agnes) 10 0 Fair Lili» n 9> 0 Alfred 9 12 Uawenaka„.. 9 n PRINCE OF WALES' HASDICAE. Turquoise .. 8 12 Howitzer '-n -t Cinrtorolla ... Te.ford 8 7 8 6 Victory .„ 6 13 Keckleas _ 6 11 GreenmouoA. 6 n Bioccbat. . $ u Derrinppr ... Friendship ... 8 3 8 1 Cloga 7 13 Terosi "" g g To mora, g g Arneilli \\\ g g Libeller 7 6 Gremome ... 7 5 Rawl Mita.., 7 3 7 1 ." 6 1



The bhojs from the Emerald Isle, AT SCOTCH CONCERT, OCT. 16 MUSIC. MRS A.c. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE »nd -O It GAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9GbB THOMAS CHAMBERS, Fkize Medallist, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, TOWS HALL, ASHBBETON, Has great pleasure in informing his old friends and the general public of the district that he has RETURNED to ASHB v. RTON, and all work entrusted to him at above address will be executed in his well-known style, and satisfaction guaranteed. BESPOKE WOBK A SPECIALTY. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. 9601 »LACK, BEaTTIK & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise onr Dustomers and the residents generally Jo the Ashburton District that we have ow received vary large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages rhtoh we possess in being able to buy in ha Best British Markets, anl the borough experience of our b ;yer, mables us to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business IT LOWEST P°l 0E S Wo aai-saeoir loglve our Customers best value procur le, whatever Prices hey may wish to po ch aso Goods at, and StOC* '3 S'D LARGU aND WELL-ASSORTED bat the most vared want* can be sup plied. We append a list of oor Depart ments, in *3oh of which an immense Variety of moat Novel snd Fashionable will bo found DRESS department hosiery DEPARTMENT m antle department dbbssmakincTdepartm bnt millinery department DRbSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DBESSMA3T IN G DEPARTM EN T MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSES ODiTf JR Nls BING Manufacture from various Mills Including LANKSTS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Ossh Svsibm and Cash Pkicas. LACK, BEATTIE &CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE tailors DR”SV4K9PB '*"• M<LL > RY.



Wanted. W ANTED 1000 dozen Eggs. Highest prce given.—W. Baylis 1079 b ANTED GOOD ASH'TANTS to tin? Diestnaking—Mrs Meech. 10828 W w w- qulring Nursing will find every accommodation at Mbs Woodwards, Allen Jala House, Cox Street, Allenton. +9689 NTED the Public to Inspect a grand assortment of New Season a Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers. JAS McGregor, Tancred street. I IO q T.—The Star of the East Lodge will hold an open Meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 18, in the Orange hall. Commence at 7.30. Tickets, 6d. 10f822 VAT ANTED Apprentices for the Dress- W making,— H. C. Seders, Melford House, East street 10000 THE “Royal” Goat has been either taken away by mistake, or otherwise, or has gone of her own accord A reward will be given for her return. —Thomas Topping, Royal Hotel. JUST ARRlVED.—Beautiful Assort ment of Composition, Wax, and Indiarubber Dolls, from Is to 18s 6d - H. M Jones ______ WANTED Known—Tinwald w e s’eyan Anniversary Tea Meeting, Thursday, October, 14, in Schoolroom. TinwaM. Tea at 6 pm. Addresses by ministers and friends. Musical Selections by Ashburton Choir. Tickets, Is 6d 10814 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 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price 804 JCST OPENED —Choice rssorlmcut i f New Spring Dress ' tuffs, Prints, Millenty, etc he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the p-emiies. H C. Seoebs, Med ford House. Special Advertisements. rx|E rer’.ify that we have counted the W Pe«s contained In a Glass Jar i'th a rto in the window of Messrs Hayes md Or., and we have found the number >f Peas therein to be 21,970 (twenty-ace houaand nine hundred and ieven(y.) J. O. DUNOAN W. B. MOSS. Ashburton, H>b October. 18Sfi 10^824



ITT ANTED KNOWN VV that MRS STRIBLINur HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next lo the Arcade) to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRK!' STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8''537



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR. SALE al! kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinus Ineignis, Auetriaca, Maritime, and Macrocarpa, by tons of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on U 1 orders by post or otherwise shall receive my boat attention. N.B.—Gentlemen's Gardens tastefully laid out All kinds of planting done by contract. JAMES POHTc.R, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allen ton, Ashburton. ___ rnOWLE’S P:NNY<OY*L AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent wth the sex. Boxes Is l§d and la 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. * repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go . Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses Beware of Imitations. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY The new goods for the WINTER SEASON ARE 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 loaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, compris ng every new stylo worn Children's Jersey' Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Ger'’9mea’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Aegatta and White Shirts Hugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WURTH KIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. K.JS CLO r FUNG FACTORY, East Street "“MACPnEKSON, SAMPSON, & CO AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS STOCK LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will hold their regular WEEKLY SAcE of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART, Havelock street, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp Special Sales conducted when required on very' easy terms. Agents for Mutual Life Assurance] Society of Victoria, Limited, The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of Npw 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. MAOPHERSON, SAMPSON & 00., £9593 Auctioneer!



Victoria House. D IMA N T & COE ARE still offering every inducement ta purchasers willing to continue their favors. Our SPRING CONSIGNMENTS of Dress Stuffs, Fancy and Manchester Goods Ha s, Men’s, Youths’, and Boys 1 Clothing, are now to hand, and of remarkable value and variety. DIM ANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPER’, CIO THIERS, &c., Corner East and Tanned streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements. v. m R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY,] THIS - DAY G. Li. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT IN THE Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF 03 gD. IN THE jg 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 bnsi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion (f Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. RKRI OV AL OF T H AS r l BURTON BRANCH OF H. J. WOOD AND CO. (La*e T, F. Farley) to FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS, i ITTE beg to advise our valued oua ' W totners, (he 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 Friedla der 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 be : ng added on the arrival of ev ry direct steamer the very latest NEW B '•‘■OKS and NEW MUSIC out. Subscrib rs 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 (Vmmittecs Catalogues and Lists on application WHITING, PRINTING, & WRAPPING PAPEHS IN ANY QUANTITY Any Book wanted which may be tern porarily nut of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and beet assorted in the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail ste uner. H. J. WOOD So CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. Messrs SPENSLEY & CO. having ap pointed us their Agents for Ashbu ton 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 find a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Prac tice and S nging. Pianos by celebrated makers, which maybe either purchased on the deferred payment system or hired for any length of time. Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordions, Corcertinas, Har moniums, Organs, and Brass Instruments. II J. WO. >D AND CO.



Great Sale _Extraordinary. OUK & 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 DRE>S MATERIALS, inc iuling the new Glow-worm, Kyrle, andCapv-is Cloths, qnd the newest thing? out in Printed Sateen, Oatmeal, and Zephyr Cloths In Ladies’ and Children’s Straw Hats Bonn ts, Flowers, Ac., we are now show ing the largest and most attractive stock ever seen in Ashburton. We desire especially to call tho atteuPon of everyone to a SPECIAL PURCHASE of a SE I’ of SAMPLES, representing the stock of one of the largest wholesale houses in England. In th : s stock there are no less than 2242 different articles, comprising Costumes, JJaptles, Ulsters, Children’s Diesses, &o , Pelisses, Ladies’ apd Maids’ Corsets, Tunics, Aprons, Hats and Bonnets, Fur Capes, Underclothing, 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 LAN DSD COST, and have afairprofit, but saving over 50 per cent to tho purchaser. Together with these goods, that are, without fear of coutr. dictjop, tlje cheapest lot ever sold in Canterbury.' we Have decided to reduce the whole of our stock ;o prices to correspond. ggr This SPECIAL HALE will commence ' Dp SATURDAY NEXT, 18th inst. Orr & Aleorn. 9846



ROYAL SALEYARD', Mooue-stkret. DUNCAN & CtfAWSHAW, Auctioneera, Licensed Land Brokers, Stock, Estate, aod General Oommisaion Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. EGULAR AUCTION RALES every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Hora'S, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, aad 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 0o„ Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & OBAWSHAW OR 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 4s 6d and lie each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drus Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16 A’body kens ye, , AT SCOTCH 'j CONCERT,OCT. 15 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT.



ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. 1 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 Hoad in Wakanui 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 Office. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9708 Chairman FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c, -rr AY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Cheat 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, &v. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken A rtlcles. Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers :—KAY BEOS., Stock port, England,



GREAT SALE or Groceries, Teas, Sugars, ftc. FOR ONE MONTH (Expiry of Lease) Andrew Orr HAS resolved to DISCONTINUE his GH' CEKY BUSINESS, Tailored street, and will hold a great CLEARANCE SALE FOB ONE MONTH Every article must bo cleared, no matter at wha' sacrifice, so as to effect a com plete clearance before 12th November, when premises must be vacated. ANDREW ORR. 833



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