The feieinei work to the extent of 00 lineal bet near the lower end of bulwork has subsided •• that the top is now abont IS iuoheß only above ordinary water level. That portion should certainly be made up. The OOBt will be about £30. Waksnui Creek : The inlets to the raoe3 from this creek have got very tnuoh silted up of late, and the Canterbury Mills has been subject to back water from the same cause. I understand the owner o! the mill will be prepared to act with the Counoil m improving the ontfall as migbs be thought necessary. I - caa hardly say what might be beßt to be done, bat would report farther if the Counoil authorise one. Plain's Water Supply : Thiß has been very fairly maintained during last month. The wosnt floodß have disarranged some of the beeine work at Woir at Pudding Hill, and tht crest of weir has also been cat down with travelling boulders. The river-bed has a' so been disturbed adjacent to the inlet of auxiliary channel. I have arranged for the necessary protection at all these points, and the work ia now m hand. A scouring sluioe will also be necessary at the small dam at Mount Harding, the cost of whioh will be ftboat £5, Instead of enlarging the flume on E race m R.B. 15548, I have arranged with Mr MeHwraith for a deviation which will not increase the length of race, and he will ittttj tha coßt of it, so far as it be of benefit ftO his property. Ashborton-Rangitata Water Supply : Most of tha noes m this district are now m fair •tif, and remaining deficient portions are m proem of improvement. The action of ioodwater rendered it necessary to reinstate fftrt of email flume on No 3 raoe and from the Mine coarse a small flume had to be •noted m gully near B.S. 7751 on H 3 race.— The ertek which formerly supplied the few BmiAl seotionß adjacent to it on railway reserve 850 near Tinwald is to blocked op over nearly all the npper portion of its course that no supply is available for these lots m the meantime. — Tha contractor for small auxiliary supply, Mount Alto, having been engaged finishing other contracts, has not yet nude a start with the work, bnt will do to eariy nest week. Mount Somere Water Supply ; Tnese races fcftve been kept running during the month, cot the reoent freshets have rendered neces •ary close attention at the inlets and clearances to be effected from time to time, more especially at Taylor's Stream— A Bmall deviation was necessary m head race whioh supplies to Forks district, oaused by the encroachment of river there, and some other minor repairs are being effected. North Ashburton river bridge near Digby's: The two additional spanß at north end of bridge have been finished m a satisfactory manner, and the earthwork and fascine work of approach are just on the point of comple tion. The fencing will be finished by Wed nesday next and the bridge re-opened for pokllo traffic on Thursday, Mount Somera Tramway : All the author tied works have been oompleted and the tramway was opened for traffic on Ist inst. I have taken levels, etc., for the proposed branohes to freestone quarries and for the limeworks. A letter from Mr Peaohe on these ■Objects will be laid before you to-day. Irrigation Farm: All the seeis have now been eown as the Committee diteoted, and so far show good growth all over. The trees which were transplanted from the belt adjoining the farm are also growing well. It would appear that a small toolhouse and some minor additions to cottage are neces. eary. These oonld be done at once if authorised by the Counoil. Plantation Reserves: The ploughing of 126 _^jfiXeSrMß6rve 2673, has been completed. The greater portion of it is well done, but part done m dry weather not so well. The fencing of this reserve will aho be completed to* Borrow. The cutting of fences, Asnburton* Hinds district, has been completed, as also the cutting of those adjoining the railway between Ashbnrton and Chertsey. That on three-chain reserve north of Chertsey will be In band m a few days. SIOBM WATSB AX TINWALD. It was resolved that a> copy of the Engineer's report be forwarded to the Tirioos bodies affected, and that they be atked If they will contribute In the pro portion estimated by tba Engineer. WAXANUI CEKEK. It wm resolved that the Engineer be Instructed to have cleared out the Inlets to the races, and to Instruct the rangers sot to close the raoea if there Is no local rainfall. IBBIGATION *ABM. It£wai resolved that the tool-house and •ddltion to cottage at Irtlgatioo Farm, raggeited by the Engineer, should be ttrrted out. WATER StPPLY COMMITTEE. The.Wtter Supply Committee submitted • lengthy report In regard to water race business. The report was adopted. FIUMING AT BIRDS. In regard to the Hun W. S. Peter's complaint of damage being oausec to his land by flaming over the Hinds, Mr Harper reported having visited the place. The Engineer having given his opinion, the Gobncil decided that It could not see lte way to take any action m the matter. chapman's cbeex. After considering a leport by Meiers Jackson and Gutter, It was deoided to ondertake the necessary work to prevent ecour m Chapman's creek. PAYMENTS. Accounts were passed for payment. MOTJKT SOMEBS TRAMWAY. The Council went Into Committee lo consider finance m connection with the Mount Somers Tramway. POSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID; The Borough Counoil wrote rtqueitlcg the Council's co-operation m urging opon the local members to bring a £111 Into Parliament constituting Ashbnrton County and Borough a separate Charitable Aid dfstrlot. The Ghafrmrn pointed out (hat such a measure was sow before the House. He thought the movement deserved the cordial sympathy of the Council, because If Charitable Aid were administered locally there would be a very Urge saving annually to this dletrict. A conversational discussion ensued, and It was resolved on the motion of Mr Jackion, seconded by Mr McLean " That the Council are of oplulon that the Hospital and Charitable Aid Act requires •mending, m order to relieve the district of Ashbnrton from the heavy burden im poied upon it by way of contribution to the Christcbarch district " . « It was resolved that copies be sent to the Borough Cornell, sndMeeara Walker, and Buxton and Major steward M.H.R V BOUNDARY ROAD. Ifetsre Bruce and Lill, representing the Wakanui Boad Board, and Mr Mulligan and another gentleman representing the South Bekala Road Borrd, waited on the Cornell In regard to the control of the toad wbJob forme the boundary between the two districts. The respective deputations eieh applied tot the control of the road to be vested m the Board they represented. The matter was argued at considerable length, j The Council havljg discussed the question. Mr Jackson moved that the control of the road be rested In the Booth Bakaia Boad Board. Mr Leadley moved as an amendment that the matter be deferred. The amendment was lost and tbe notion carried. Tbs question of apportionment of pro* portion of cost of rratntenance was de ferred till next Council dry, m order that data to enable the Counoil to arrive at a decision might be procured. TILLAGE SETTLEMENT. A deputation of four Dromore village settlers waited on tbe Council, Bnd asked that some steps be taken to supply the ■etjlement with water. The Chairman reed the Engineer's re port on the subject, dealt with at a previous meeting* The report was to the effect that ■o • apply wbb available from tbe present eystem of water races, unless water was brought m from the Raksia at a very hear/ expepie. Tha Chairman explained the position of affairs, and said the beet course for the aettlers would be to petition the Government to grant a sum sufficient to •apply the Tillage isttleri, who are

1 Government tenants, with the water I netded for their leolom. I KIVJBR KNOBOACBMBNT M> S, Brown waited oa the Council and stated that portionß of the embank ment at Wftkanul had subsided, and needed to be repaired. Mr Brown further \ brought under th« notice of the Council ■' that be had suffered a pood deal of • damage through river overflow, and as he had been put to a good deal of expenpe for protection, he wished the Council to take into consideration bis case m regard to the payment of the river rate m the course of a short discussl n the question of forming a River road was ! brought up and the Chairman taid that the Council were exceedingly glad that the settlers were taking action In this dlreotion. Mr D. Leddy walled on the Council and asked that some steps be taken to restore the water-race that formerl) supplied hla property "with water. fLeft sitting.]

MOUNT SOMERS NOTES.

■ ■■♦■ Tuesday was the opening day of the Mount Somera Tramway, Two trucks, freighted with coal were Bent down from the ooal pit to the local railway station The event was made the occasion for a litfcfo festivity, to which the owner of the ooal pit had invited the Mount Somers publio, who freely availed themselves of his invitation. Owing to a little stiffness of the gear, the traoks arrived too late at the station, to permit a propor inapeotlon |of their content!. I had, however, m opportunity of judging their quality, and can only say, that, if the coal improves m the same ratio, it haß done of late, the optput will Boon reach a degree of excel lence, high enough to entile it to the name " Not to be beaten ?" Expectation waa for some time on tiptoe, to see bow an assault, oommlttaed a week or two ago, by a woman upon a lady resident here, would be settled, It seemed at first that a serious law case woald be the outcome. The offending party had the alternative of an ample apology and the payment of lawyer's preliminary fees offered, She wisely accepted the alternative, tendered the apology demanded, and paid the sollciton guioea, choosing the propaa way of getting out of a troublesome eorape, that a little restraint of temper might easily have avoided altogether.

SPORTING.

TRAINING NOTES.

Christchuuck, November 4 There was another uninteresting morn ings work at Riooarton. Begins and Fair Nell went a mile fast, the Cnp mare barely holding her own. Nelson covered ; tiro miles at a good pace. Artillery was , oonfined to walking exeroise. Hermitage, Sextant and Gipsy King oantered t*o miles. Moaaa did easy work and St OUir, who arrived from Danedin fast night, followed suit. Ruby and Oruohfield each went a mTle femartly. Lorraine »nd < Torrent were not out. ]

OAMARU RICES.

The following races were deoided after we went to press yesterday. OOUNJIES PLATE. Mizoah ... 1 1 Windsor , , 2 Maid uf Erin 3 Won easily. Dividend, £4 3s. TROT. Charlie, 30^63 1 , BelU, 20aeo 2 , Icjibbiter, ecratoh ... ... 3 ' Six others started. Won easily. Divi dend, £4 15?. WAITAKI HANDICAP. Tarbut 1 Brlarleaf , 2 WaltanglMttld 3 . Five ran. Won on the post. Dividend, ] £20 2b. The Welter Scurry w«s won by Larry. ;

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

Mblboukrnb, November 3. To-day tbe weather was again extremely fine, but there wad on'y a moderate at tendance. Their Excellencies, Sir Henry Loch and Lord Carrington, with their suites, were pTeßent during the day. The various events resulted as follows :— The Flying Stakes, of 5 sovb each, with 200 added ; eecond, 40 ; third, 20 bovb, Weight-for-age. 7 furlongs. Mr W.C Cooper's eh f Lady Betty, 2yrs, by St Albsns— Parvenue ... 1 Hon W. A. Long's ih f Consequence, 2yrs, by Gang Forward (imp)— Baidee  , 2 Hod J. White'e eh c Cranbrook, 3yre, ty Chester— La Princesse ... 3 "Won by a leecgth. Time— lmin 281 eecß. Tbe Oaks Stakes, a sweepstakes of 25 bovb each. sft, with 375 bovb added ; tbe second horse to receive 50 boys, and the third 25 bovb out of the stake. For tbree-year-old filließ, 88t 101 b. 1$ tniles. Hon W. A. Long's br f Dainty, by Grand Flaneur — Aureola... ... 1 Hon J. White's br f Lava, by Chester —Etna 2 Hon J. White's brf Enigma, by Chea ter — Episode 3 Enigma made the running until well into the straight for home, when Dainty and Lava caught her up, and Dainty secured pride of ploce after a splendid finish, m which Bhe defeated Lava by a bead, Enigma being third, only a head behind the second horse. Time — SJmin 44fsec. Becond Hurdle Race, of 6 soys each, with 200 soya added ; second, 40 boys ; third, 20 bovb. About 2 miles. Mr M. Loughlin'e g g Dragon, aged... 1 Mr 8. Martin's eh g Friction, aged ... 2 Mr O. Wilson's eh g Oculist, aged ... 3 Won by a length, hard held. Time— 3min 54} sec. Si'RißQ Handicap, of 6 bovb e»ch, with 200 boys added ; second, 40 ; third, i 20 soys. 1j- miles. Mr D. S. Wallace's b c Mentor, 3yra, by Bwiveller— Nightmare , 1 Mr W. T. Jones' b h The JLevite, aged, by Yattendon- QED 2 Mr M. O'Bbanassy's br h Bagman, 6yrs 3 Won easily by length and a half. Time — 2min OAsec* Spade Guinea, Escut cheon, and o the sa also ran. The Royal Park Stakes, of 5 uovs each, with 200 added ; eecond, 40 bovb ; third, 20 soys. Weight-for-age. 2 miles. Hon J. White's b c Carlyon, 3jrß, by Chester — Moonstone 1 Mr J. Osborne's b h Algerian, syra, by Goldsborougb — Algeria , ... 2 Only the two started, and Carljon won by a length after a good finish; Time — smic 26£ sec. Thb Veteban Staies, of 5 soya each, with 200 added ; second, 40, and third 20 boys. 1£ miles. Mr W. Cooper's blk h Silvermino, 6yrs, by JNapoleen— Silverhair... ... 1 Mr A. Drake's br h Pasha, 6yre, by Mute— Roee d'Amour 2 Mr R Orr's br h Recall, sycs, by The Drummer — Crocbette ,„ ... 3 Won splendidly by a length and a-h*lf. Pasha, who came very fast at the finish, was too late to get up to Bilvermino. Time— 2min 44sec.

♦ Rough on lioh."— " Bo«gh on Iloh" onrts akin human, eruptions, ring worm, totter, salt rheum, froibed feet, oSfllilftini, Mteb.irypolioq r'fitcil. <

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rbctrb's telegrams— oojyrisht.]

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRA TION.

| London, November 1. I Sir Lyon Playfair has presented a - memorial to the Government from the * British Peace Soeiety, asking Lord Salis bury to receive a deputation m favor of settling all disputes by arbitration instead of war. The memorial points to the glorious example already set by Britain and the United States, the two greatest Anglo-Saxon nations m the world, and urges these countries to become the peacemakers of the world. The memorial further states that President Cleveland has expressed a desire to abolish the system of killing as a means of accomplishing national ambition, and that he would gladly assist m furthering peaceful methods of settling national disputes consistent with honor.

THR POPE'S TEMPORAL POWER

MonsignorGulemberti, Papal Nuncio at Vienna, states that Prince Bismarck and the Emperor William are anxious to see a reconciliation effected between the Quirinal and the Vatican on the subject of the Pope's temporal power. The Commission appointed by the Pope to deal with this subject is pro ceeding with its labors, and offers of mediation between the Commission and the Quirinal have been received.

THE GROSVENOR GALLERY.

A serious dispute has arisen between Sir Coutts Lindsay, owner of the Gros venor Gallery, and a number of leading exhibiting artists, which resulted m several of them withdrawing their paintings, Alma Taderaa, Burne-Jones, Holle, and Comyns Carr were amongst the number.

THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Alarming reports are published re specting the health of the Emperor William and the Crown Prince, and have created a panic on the Berlin bourse.

THE LATE GALE.

Dnnng the gale at Liverpool a number of vessels were cast adrift from their moorings and sank, A large number of wrecks and fatalities are reported from the south coast, and great damage was done to property m the inland counties.

THE FEVER EPIDEMIC.

There are now 2540 patients suffer ing from scarlet fever m the London hospitals.

DEATH OF JENNY LIND.

London, November 2. The death is announced of Madams Goldsmith (Jenny Lind), the celebrated vocalist, at the age of 66.

THE CHICAGO ANARCHISTS.

Niw York, November 2. The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal made by the Chicago anarchists against the decision of the lower Court.

RISING OF THE DERVISHES.

Suakim, November 2. Advices from the interior report that a force of 2000 dervishes collected m the neighborhood of Sarraks, and another gathering of 3000 assembled further south. In consequence of these hostile demonstrations the garrison at Wady Haifa has received further rein forcements.

MAIL CONTRACT.

London, November 2. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New S^uth Wales ; Sir Graham Berry, Agent-General for Victoria; and Sir Arthur Blyth, Agent-General for South Australia, interviewed Mr Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr Cecil Raikes, Postmaster-General, on the subjects of the contracts for the conveyance of mails and the manner of dividing the postage receipts between the various colonies and England.

THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND.

London, November 3. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland is suffering from illness of a serious nature.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Herr Wermuth, the German Com missioner for the Melbourne Exhibition will visit London shortly to conclude final arrangements before jeaviDg for Aostralia.

THE ZULU TROUBLE.

Durban, November 2. Further news from Zululand states that Denizulusis being largely supported by Natives m his action towards British authorities.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbutee's telegrams— copyright.)

NEW SOUTH WALES EXHIBI TION.

Sydney, November 3. I The Premier's proposals for the cen tennial exhibibition, which include amongst other events, the holding of a regatta at which a challenge cup valued at £S OO W 'N be competed for, have been agreed to by the Assembly.

SHIPPING.

Arrived to-day— S.S. Wakatipu, from Wellington.

PURCHASE OF STEAMERS.

Government have completed the purchase of Australasian Steam Naviga tion Company's property for the sum [ of ;£275>000.

ELECTION.

M*luoubne, November 3. The election of a member of tbe Assembly for the representation of Welliamstown, vacant by the resigna tion of Mr A. T. Clark, took place yesterday and resulted m the return of Mr Miram.

THE ISLAND OF RAIATEA.

The Premier replying to a com munication from Major Atkinson re specting the reported proposed cession of the island of Raiatea to France states the Victorian Government has no information of such proposal.

PRACTIONISTS FARMERS.

I A deputation from the Far merss' Con ference waited upon the Premier, Mr

Gillies, today relative to protecting the agricultural and stock-raising interests of Victoria. Mr Gillies informed the deputation he wou.d lay the matter before his colleagues, but he feared some of the proposals could not be entertained.

THE LAUNCH COLLISTION.

The occupant of the steam launch injured yesterday m a collision off Williamstown has succumbed to the m juries received.

SMALLPOX.

Hobart, November 3. One fresh case of smallpox is re ported, otherwise the epidemic is unchanged. It has been ascertained that a fresh case of small pox occurred near Laun ceston. No new cases are reported m this neighborhood. i

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

In the Assembly last night a motion proposing a grant of -£3000 for the representation of Tasmania at the Melbourne Exhibition was withdrawn on the ground that the people of Tasmania are not desirous of par ticipating (Raoeired November 4. 1.20 dul

CONSTRUCTION OF LOCOMO TIVES.

otdnbt, November 4. A serious difference is reported to have arisen between the Premier and Mr Sutherland, Minister for Works, re garding the construction of locomo tives by Government, the Premier being m favor of the work being done outside the Government workshops. C. A. Goodchap will probably be ap pointed Chief Railway Commissioner of New South Walee.

STONE WALLING.

Brisbane, Notember 4. There was an all-night sitting of the Assembly last night, owing to the stonewalling tactics of the Opposition.

SAMOAN NEWS

Auckland, November 3. Newa via Fiji etates that Mr SymoncU, British Consul at Samoa, died at Toopa. also, Mm Lelfe, wife of tha British Coneol at Tcnga. H.M 8. Opal ia still at Tonga and the German gqnadron at Apia, Samoa, Arrived — S.S. Walnui, from Fiji. The Governor of the colony has announced redactions m the salaries of Oivil Servant! from 5 to 20 per oent and a number have been di« missed, He has threatened to oloae Levoka as a port of commerce, bat hao deferred aotfon

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

AboklaNd, November 3. A seven roomed bonae m Kdinburgh street, NevrtoD, owned and occupied by Thoa Hubson, was completely gutted by fire at 1C a.m. to-day. 'J ha fnrniture was partly saved, and was Imured for £100 In the Royal, and the building for £2CO m the same office. Gisborne, November 3. A messenger from Te Kootl arrived at Gisborne to-day. He states that Te Kootl is acxiona to vIbU Poverty Bay, bat will not come if the Government object. The *• Herald " to-night states that the report wired of M&jor Porter's speech is perfectly correct. New Plymouth, November 3. The appeal by ratepayers against the New PI) moath Harbor Rate w*s hearJ to day before Mr Justice Gillies. Mr Govett, Instructed by Mr Traverß, appeared for the ratepayers, and Mr Samuel for tbe Board. His Honor dismissed the appeal with aost3 at the same time remarking that he saw no grounds whatever for doubting that the rate had been properly levied. Leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal was granted. Wsmjngton, November 3. Tbe "Gazette" nutifieo that the Governor has been pleased to remove Geo Nathaniel Brascey, of Auckland, from the office of coroner. About £120 was taken at Oarterton show gates yesterday. A strong southerly breexe prevented many visitors, bat the attendance was large. When O'Brien, who has just been brought back from Sydney on * charge of desertion, appeared before the Court to-day, ho created a soene by bringing various charges In a most excited manner against Magistrate Wardtll. Upon the latter aiklng him whether his wife was present, O'Brien exclaimed that ha (War* dall) probably knew where sbe waa. The Magistrate ordered the case to stand orer till counsel for Mrs O'Brien returned from Waxsganu*, and it will probably go od th!» afternoon.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[rbuibr'k telegrams— co?yri«ht ] Lon»on, Norember 1. Mr Herbert Gladstone, addressing a meeting at Dunse said the Government had given the Irish people just cause for revolution. Monsignor Persico has returned to Ireland. London. November 2. Mr W. O'Bren, M.P., and hi; secretary Mr Mandeville, have been re moved from Cork gaol to Tuliamore prison. I O'Brien has been removed to the gaol at Belfast. The Mayor of Cork is seeking to influence the treatment to which the prisoner should be subjected. London, November 3. It is announced that O'Brien was removed from Cork gaol on account of the visiting justices of that establish ment being pronounced Nationalists, and having threatened to interfere with the prison discipline.

THE MARKETS

— ■ ■» ■ '- [RBOTBft's TBLKGRAMB— OOPTBIGHT.] London, November 1, Consols are steady at 102 #. New Zealand 4 per cent. Inscribed Stock is still quoted at par. New Zealand 5 per cent 10-40 Loan, 15s ex dividend. The market rate is 3 per cent, being 1 per cent below the bank rate. Colonial breadstuff's are without quotable change. Tallow — Beef, fair average quality, 22s 6d per cwt; mutton do, 23s 66. The stock of tallow m London is 10,700 casks. Scotch pig iron, f.0.b., Clyde 31s per ton. Londok, November 2. Consols have advanced to 102^6 and the market to $}i per cent. MBLBOtmifK, November 3 The usual weekly wool sale of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, took place to-day, when 6000 bales were submitted to auction m the presence of a large attendance of buyers, Spirited com petition was manifested and the prices obtained were about equal to those of last week's sale. A parcel of western district greasy lamb's wool realised i2 J /zd per Jb, merino combing jod, { and fcourcd as much ?s i6#d. •

MAGISTE

ASHBURTON-THURBD2T. [Before John Ollivier, R.M. and Mr D. Thomas J P ] CIVIL OABBB W. J. Hampton v. Corpendale, olaim £10. —Mr Oaygill for plain tiff, Mr Crisp for defendant. The ' olaim wbb one for damages for the j loss of a mare, belonging to the plaintiff, I end whioh he lent to toe defendant, it f being alleged that while m the de fendant's custody the animal sustained suoh serluua injury that »ha had to be destroyed. — After hearing evidence, judgment was given for the defendant. The Conrt then rore.

MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE

Wellington, November 3. The Municipal Conference this morning discussed the Bill (amending the Muni cipal Corporations Aot, 1886), bat took no notion. The motion to repeal the Municipal Corporations Aot m the direction of giving power to the Council to eleot the Mayor was otrrled. It was resolved to endeavor to amend section 31 of the Rating Aot, so as to provide that rates i may be collected for five years, Instead of two yean after becoming due, Wellington, November 4. At the Mnnioipal Conference to-day tha Conference disapproved of the prin cipal of clauses 7 and 8 la the Auction* eers Bill. A deputation from the Con ference will wait upon the Premier to. morrow to lay the resolutions of the Conference before -Government. The following suggestions from the Napier Coo noil were considered:— (l) The neces sity of allowing corporations to apply funds derlred from one reserve to the improvement of other reaervea m the same municipality ; (2; the necessity of farther providing fur the sale of Und to secure payment of rates ; (3) fr-r allowing municipalities to take over private street-*, although the same may not comply with the present, requirement aa to tde width of streets j (4) to provide that the proceeds, of ratta for special purposes, suoh as water rates, may be dtv <ted to general purposes when any loan raland for such purposes haa been paid off; (5) to move for the amendment of the Municipal Oorporailo s Act, bo that boroughs sha'l eleot tbeir own auditors, if bo desired. Noa 1 and 2 were agreed to, and In reference to No 2 the Conference did not desire to alter the Aot, m the direction named, bat recommended, m special cases, that appli cation be made to the House for redress. No 4, after discussion, was lost, and No 5 was oarrled. A question as to the desirableness of establishing a permanent Municipal Aaaoaiation was referred to the various municipalities. The Conference then oloeed.

HoiiLowax's Pills and Ointment.— Soldiers and Bailors. — These well-known and easily used remedies are especially serviceable and convenient for those who, like soldiers and sailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and the hardships inseparable from their calling. Many of the diseases engen dered m the system from these and other un toward oauses can be checked and controlled by attention at their onset, and m Hclloway's remedies will be found a ready means of relief without hindrance from duty. Many a man is invalided and rendered more or less a burden to himself and friends from nsgleoting the early symptoms of his oomplaint, which calamity might be averted by timely resort to the übß of Holloway's Fills and Ointment.

THB ABHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1887.fl



Public Notices As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) ! • TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, • * ' Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I "am happy to testify to the value of your I Liver and Stomachic Pills, having, used them for the last fourteen yeari^ and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. G. Gabtobth. Sole Agent for ABhburton,- - CHAS. NEaTtf, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 W. F. BANNAFORD, TIS SMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, BURNETT STREET, opposite " Mai!,." . KEEPS m stock and oan make to order all varieties of TINWARE for DAIRYING aid FARMING purposes. All Goods sold at lowest; remunerative prices. Repairs of any sort promptly exeouted m a skilful manner. Please give a call. HORSE HAIR and BEES-WAX pnr- chnsed for CASH. 10 SADDIEEY ! SADDLEEY 1 1 MR A. IBELAND, having started m above Business, m premises next door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East Street, hopes, by strict attention to Buii. ness, to merit a share of public patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. P.S. — In order to enconrage BtmneFs, I intend to give a valuable ABtrocomical Telescope, to be drawn for m 6* months. Each purchaser of gooda to value of £5^ will entitle buyer to a ticket. 11*19 THE "" ABKBUETON WOOLLEN" MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or small oumi at the following Bates of Interest :— Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent it fixed for 12monthl H. SEMPLB, 9*56 Secretary. "TTTANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES VV BAKES has returned to /eh. burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own promisee, Havelock street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to hiß care. By strict attention and moderate charges be will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. second-hand fukniidbe bought, sold, or Exchanged. WILDING AND LEWIS, OARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS f. wiTding, Notaby Public. Offices: Next "Mail" Office, Barnett-st. Ashburton. Mr Wilding will atfcsnd the of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday Friday*, «nd may be consulted persona on these days. The firm Is now represented In Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be In daily attendance at the offioa q receive instructions and confer with clients Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fjPHE undersigned begs to call the JL attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extenstvo stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whloh are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreeena Macrocarpa, one and two yeara old; 200,000 Pinna Insig- nia, one and two yeara old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlcio; 300,000 Sliver Blroh; 10,000 Pinus Austri&ca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Oabb&ge plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otbervUl shall receive my best attention. JAME3 PORTER, OLIiFTON NURSKRYJ AUenton, Ash' *irton HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will onnUnne those Branohei of the Bnsineaß m the same Shop for the present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTEENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers which enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. 9*90 ROBERT ALCORN, P.S, — Great Reduction m price o£ FLOUP. WHY EAT BAD BREAD s^'bß of Turner's ROLLER FLOOR, g| ■* &aW R.AICOBN. NO GUBOTH IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. GBEAT BARGAINS. mHANEING my Customers for their X liberal support, I now wish to intimate that my establishment ia replete m every Department, viz., Groceries Brushware Provisions Patent Medicinea Glass, China, and Fancy Goodß Earthenware School Requisite* Hollo ware Summer Beveragea Lamps, Cordials and Kerosene, and j Liquors Machine Oi's j Confectionery m Some Cheap Lines Grout Variety m Hardware and Biscuits by bflßt Cutlery makers, &c. &c Agent ior Arthur Yateß Garden Seeds. Wnolebale and Kttail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Co .'a Pure Blended Teas m Packages, Boxes, and Chests. H. M- CARSON, EAST STREET, Next to the Bank of New Zealand. Ist November, 1887, 'U %



Public Notices. iKEiiOISJJHOJDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A ne w discover^. Forwarded to any addrees on receipt of 7s 6d . Commonicatione strictly confidential WALTER B. MOSS, Aehbnrton. f\ TT A w X l N s While thanking his Cu&tomers for tho success already obtained m his new enter- prise, has just received a fresh 6upp'y and is prepared to Sell as Cheap as any House m Ashburton. Also, — A new line of Men's, Ladies' aDd Chil- dren's Boots and .Shoes, jast m from the Manufacturer. OH, earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Email profits and quick returns - ■ NOTICE. Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S AliOiDE (Late HAVES AND CO ) BEG to inform the public of ABhburton and surrounding districts that they are determined to uphold tho character which their establishment has so long held as the BEBT and CHEAPE&T. They are now opening a well assorted Stock of GROCERIES, etc, which they) will dispose of at the Lowest Rates for Cash. Hf 4 ♦110 MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Asbburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many b'riends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lrdging, 14s 16s, 18s pet week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 $U* LOOK HERE! JgjJ THE PEEMIEE TAILOE, ! Town Hall, IS making Tweed Suits m first-class style ? from £2 10s Od. Trousers from 18a 6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed Suits, £4 0s Od, GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Trousers, 7s 6d ; fc Sac Suits, 35s ; Pagets, 40s, Teems Cash? TOWN~~H ALL, EAST STREET. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, 6TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook shßrj. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle** of nil kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sate. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, arjd the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. A^aat for the Norwich Union Fire In- surance Company, Agent for the • MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA , ALFRED HARRISON Wool Season, 1887-88, WE are prepared to mcke LIBERAL C*RH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL Ciips of Wool, whether in- tended for Sale m ASHBUETON OE ELSE- WHERE. We have made most satisfactory arrange- ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised m Ashbcfton are not considered satisfactory. It Is our Intention to hold PEEIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which dno notice will be given, and as cur GRAIN STORE, which wbb oon- strnotod with duo regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we Bhall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dlalder»tum to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Chrlstchacoh. Farmerß, consult your beßt Interests, and Sell locally, thereby saving Railway Freight. woolpackTand twine best quality supplied, h. matson & co.



Public Notice MOisEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and othei sums, waiting investment on gooe freehold security at current rates oi inter eßt. JOHN A. OAYGILL, 10t58 Solicitor, Tancred Btreet NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND RAOEH AT CHRIBTCHURCH, Bih to 11th NOVLMBER. SATURDAY Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Culverden, and intermediate stations from the sth to 41th November, available for return up to and including the 21st, and to Addington (for Show Grounds) on the 10th and 11th November. From Ashbur ton, Waikari, and intermediate stations available for return up to 11th. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. Saturday Return Tiokets from any station to any station will be issued on Bth and 9th November ; available for return up to and including the 14th (except return tickets to Christchurch as above which are available to 21st November. ) H°7 By order. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL ELECTION. "VTOTIOE is hereby given, m pursuance IN of the * Counties Act, 1886," and the " Regulation of Local Klections Aot, 1876," that the General Election for Members of the Aehburtnn County Council will be held on WED.-ESDAY, the 16th day of November, 1887. JNominations iv the fora prescribed m tha second Schedule of the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," will be received at the under- mentioned places till 12 o'clock Noon on MONDAY, the 7th day of November, 1887, viz : — For the Riding of fishburton (two members) — Ashburton County Stock and Saleyardß Co.'s Office. linwald. For the Riding of Upper Aehburton (one member) Miss Bishop's Store Alford Foiest Road, near the Woollen Factory. For the Hiding of Bangitata ber)— lioad Board Offics, Lismore. For the Riding of Mount Somers (one member) — Road Board Office, Mount Somers. For the Riding of Mount Butt (two members) — Road Board Office, Methven. For the Riding of Sooth Rakaia (one member)— Road Board Office, South Rakaia. For the Riding of Wakanui (one mem- ber)— Ashburton County Stock and Paleyards Co.'s Office, Aehburton. Forms of nomination can be obtained from the Undersigned CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning officer. Ashburton, 29th October, 1887. 10J169 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT Tht olock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED LN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to ba desired. Thousands of Men's and Boya Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Jew Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted Bhrunk Overcoats. Waterproof Coats and Leggings iv great variety Hats, comprising every new styln worn Qhildron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suitß Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirt* sugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bagß The celebrated WERTHEIM SOWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N. 3 CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbeet. George Jameson TURNIP AND_RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— To/ple and G«*ea Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey atone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, ABhburton. Wool Season 1887-88. T IBER&L CASH ADVANCES rnasle [j on Large or Small Clips at Cuma<i Kates, Woftlpaoka and Twice Supplied. GEORGS JAMESON, AshbartoQ. Artificial Manures. THK BELFAST CHEMICAL COM- PANY, BELFAST, CANTERBURY. Analytical ChemJet and Manager, MB ROBERT MORGAN. THE Belfast Chervjoal Company's Manures are soi4 eubjeot to guaranteed analysis, and \3very care 1b taken that they are all In perfect condi- tion, ready fur immediate use* PEIOELIST. Pw Ton £. a. d No. 1 Guano Superphosphate 6 0 0  2 High-class Superphosphate 8 0 0 „ 3 Dissolved Bonos 7 0 0  4 Potato Manure 7 12 6  5 Bone Dust, fino.., ... 6 10 0  6 Orchard and Garden Manure, 10s per owt. Delivery on Railway at Belfast Station. GEOBGE JAMESON, Agent, Aahburton, Wool Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a Jow rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST! STREET, Where every care und attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited, for the proper display of Wool. WOUJLPAOKBAND TWINE supplied at .Lowest Current Kates. J. T. FORD, Auotioneei, ; GEOB(?E JAMJB6QN, Agent.



Public Notices. Ist NOVEMBER, 1887. HAVING diaposbd of my business at Tinwald, known as the City Company More, to Mr James Gddsell I request thit all accounts m connection with that Business up to Ist day of November, be paid to me on or before SATURDAY, 26th November, 1887. JOHN M. REID, 11*14 Tinwald Horse Taming. SIR UDBHTIB FLEMING WILL give an Exhibition of his method of HORSE TAMTNG at Mr Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY Evening at 7.00 pm. Admission : Is. Iltt7 Auctions. SPBOIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, Sth~NOVEMBER, 1887. At 1 o'clrck. AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR. ■nBIEDLANDER BROS, will sell by J; Public Auction at the above time and place, — 1 Bay Cob, good action, carries a lady I Very fast Trotting Mare, quiet m harneßSt good taudem leader. FRIEDLAUDKK BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 11 20 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, sth N©VEMBER, At 1 o'clock. TTfRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Jj Publio Auction on account of Mr E. McGrath, — I 1 ip Dray, 2 Sets Harness 3 Very Good Draught Horses 1 Hack aad Buggy Horse Also, on account of various vendors, — 8 Draughts, Hacks, and Light Harness Boreos 1 Double seated Buggy 1 American Waggon 1 Spring Care FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, U126 Aoetloneer. 20 ACRES AT ALFORD FOREST. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from H. V. Anson, Esq ,to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, R.S 5676, containing 20 acres, situated at Alford Forest at the back of Mr Baxter's property. It bas a long frontage on the road leading to the Bush . Sa'e at 12 30. T. BULLOOK, 11*23 Anotlopoer PRELI HIN AliY ADVERTISEMENT. Suburban I and ia 5-acre Blocks For Sale, Tl /TR T. BULLOCK has received inetruc- iXL tions from Mrs McLean to Sell by Publio Auotion at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, A number of Suburban Allotments, about 5 Acres each, situated at the corner of the North Town Belt. T. BULLOCK, 11f24 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th. ! 881 Acres odd For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has roceived in- struclions to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by Order of the Mortga- gee,— 881 Acres, 3 Roods, 10 Perches, being R.S 32222, situated m the Anama Road District. Liberal tennß can be arranged. Sale at 12 30. ■• T. BULLOCK, , 11525 Auctioneer. {