TO CORRESPONDENTS

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DEATH.

Mc'Jleary — At Wakannl, on Saturday, 13th instant.. Samuel MoOleary, Aged 35 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1888. THE COOK GROUP.

The establishment of * British pro tectorate over the islands of the Cook or Hervey Group, of which Raratpnga is the best known, is doubtless the outcome of the representations made to the Imperial Government by Sir Robert Stout and Mr Ballance while m office, and is probably only the first step tpwards formal annexation. The action taken by the Imperial authorities, though highly satisfactory, compg pomew/hst as a surprise as up to January last the despatches to the Governor of New Zea land from the Secretary of State indi cated that the establishment of an officer of consular rank at Earatonga who " would act, at the same time, as Agept for the New Zealand Govern ment " was the limit of Imperial inter ference, anid even that was coupled with the condition that the salary' and ex penses of that officer at the rate of £700 a year for 10 years should be paijj by New Zealand, which was also to defray the cost of building him a house when desired, Thin colony declined to accept these responsibilities, and the Agent- General, Sir F. D Bell, writing on the 21st February last m view of this fact, said " For the present, therefore, I think the matter must be considered at »n end." It is consequently an agreeable surprise to god that the i Imperial Government has, after so short an interval of time, entirely altered its views and taken a step which will assuredly lead to the formal adding of the Cook group to the Queen's do minions. That step— r-the proclamation of a protectorate — has doubtless been hastened by tho recent action of France and Germany with respect to the Now Hebrides and Samoa, and has not been taken a day too »oon, ior had there been much further delay one or other of thoso Powers would almost certainly have anticipated us. And now that the British flag has been hoisted over these islands-r-p-whioh aro said to be as regards climate better .suited for European colonisation than any other group m the Pacific, let us see what they are like An Auckland contemporary (the "Star") supplies a very full and interest ing account from which we cull the particulars following. The group consists of ten islands, the one m the centre being Raratonga, and lyimy 600 miles S.W. of Tahiti. They have a common language classed as Ksratongao. Tfee patiyes Chri»

tian, and trie Mission is m connection with the London Missionary Society, who have at Rarotonga a training insti tution whence native teachers are sent to all surrounding islands speaking Rarotongan, as well as to many m which the language, differing only m minor points, is soon acquired by the Raroton gan teacher. The Bible has been translated into Rarotongan, and this translation is used m alll the islands to which the teachers from it are sent. Seven of the islands are occupied, and the people are remarkable for industry and the carefulness of their cultivation. The chief island, Rarotonga, is a calling place of the mail steamer running between Auckland, Samoa, and Tahiti. Rarotonga is mountainous, the highest point being 2900 feet above tho sea, and beautiful and fertile, with a pleasant and healthy climate. Except at Raro tonga, there are no harbors m the group, and Rarotonga is deficient m that re spect, having no harbor readily accessible to vessels of a large size. The productions of the group are abundant, and its population is numerous considering the size of the islands. The exports include copra, oranges, lime juice, cotton and a large quantity of fruit, to the estimated value m all of £30,000. The imports are of corresponding amount, and the export, consisting of articles for which the market becomes large m proportion to the facilities for conveyance, we may expect 'that the present steam communi cation will cause it to greatly increase. Two islands geographically and ethnolo gically part of the Austral Group, namely, Karutu and Rimatara, have always, however, been connected m missionary labors with the Cook Group. Rarotonga is still the centre for these two islands, and to it their produce ! is sent for export. The islands of the Cook Group are under native rulere, and have laws of a simple character, which aim at a rigid regulation of the habits and morals, as well as the pre servation of peace and order among the people.

Karotonga is about 24 miles m circuit and has a poulation estimated at 2000. Mangaia, of a similsr character but lees fertile, is about 30 miles m circumference with a similar population of 2000. Aitutaki, with its 1800 people, is eighteen miles m circumference — a beautiful and fruitful little island. Mitiaro, Atiu, and Mauku, with & popu lation together of about 2000, are re spectively 10, 8, and 6 miles m circuit, and the Hervey Island is properly a group of three small islands m the centre of a coral reef some 18 or 20 miles round and with 200 inhabitants. The total population of the Cook Group is thus about 8000.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Springston was soratohed for the New Zealand Cup at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday.

A memo from the Telegraph Offioe informs us that cable communoation with Port Darwin h»s bean' restored.

Mr Feldwiok, M.H.E. for Inveroargill, has been ill with jagndioe. He is now, however, we are glad to learn, convalescent.

The Melbourne correspondent of a oontem porary says : — I find that during the ensuing year there will be no lesa than two hundred and twenty-nine days of raoing within fifty miles of the Melbourne Post office.

The first interprovincial laorosse matob, Otago versus Canterbury, took place at Lan caster Park on Saturday afternoon, resulting m favour of Canterbury by 6 goals to nil. The weather was wet and the attendance Email.

The Sydney Stock Board have made successful expeiiments with M. Pasteur's remedy for tbe sheep disease known aa anthrax, and they have recommended Govern ment to adopt it.

The «• North Otago Times " is informed that there are 120,000 saoki of wheat m the Btores m Qamaru and m farmers' hands m the country. This is an estimate, of course, for there is a difficulty m ascertaining any* thing like the exaot figures.

Miss Florence Nightingale, the heroine of the Crimean War, is now a confirmed invalid. The long hours of standing during her hospital work affeoted her spine, and she has been for some years past an in-patient at St. Thomas's Hospital. She is now m her sixty* ninth year.

The island of Noumea has what is said to be the best orchestra m the Southern Hemisphere. It is' oomposed entirely of con victs. Its complement averages about 120 pieces, and the whole is under tbe direotion of a former leader m the Grand Opera, who ia " doing life time " for murder.

If the "Tuapeka Times'' is oqrreotly advised the boom m real estate must have reaohed Lawrenoe for it is informed that a property m the township, bought within the past fortnight, was re-sold a few days after wards at an advance of 50 per cent, and a small portion of the property has been again resold at a prioe whioh nearly covers what the second purchaser paid for tbe whole.

At a meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce on Friday Mr Dennjston m refer* ring to the Melbourne Exhibition, said that as an illustration of the excellence of the grain exhibit, a leading American manufac turer was so struok with the appearance of some wheat gstown near Qamsru that be bad written to the speaker's firm for a few bggs for introduotipn into Amerioa, m the haps that they might be able to produoe crops al good ac thpae exhibited,

" Prnoh " has the following amusing little domestic skit :— Effie — " Georgy and I have been down stairs m the dining-room, Mr ftlitoham. We've been playing husband and wife 1 " Mr Mitohara—^" How did you do that my dear?" Bffie— " Why, Georgy sat at one end of the table, and I sat at iho other ; and Georgy said, ' This food isn't fit to eat 1 " and I said, ' It's all you/ll get I ' and Georgy said. ' Dam I ? and I got 'up* and left the room ! "

The latest craze among the fashionable ladies m America, aooording to a Chioago newspaper is to weae a diamond ernbedded^ m pne of their front teeth { This remarkable development of feminine vanity is said to owe its origin to a favourite burlesque aqtreßS m Mew ¥qrk, who thought jt woujd be very delightful indeed to flash daizling gleams of light upon her admirers every time she opened her, mouth. The diamond— of course a very small one^is flxed m » false front tooth two-thirds tho size of the natural inolaor, a portion of which is out away and the false tooth " pivoted "on to the real one. Were tho gem embedded m a natural tooth, it would speedily cause il to deoay, The, tqo|ib, Belepted for adornment U always tho m.oqt prominent, and the lady to whom the credit pf this brilliant inspiration is due is aa?d to h^ye greated y^ry gre^t agnation upon her first appearanoe with a diamond m her mouth. The Hew York dentist who aided her to aohjeve this triumph says he has iugfc repoiyed half a, do^en orders for front teeth set with diamonds,

Attention ia flrawn to the New Zealand Bible, Tract, and Book Society's adverii«G nient m another column.

"We are requested to- draw attention to the Rink de Paris advertisement notifying that on and after Tuesday next an extra morning session will be held from seven to eight o'olock for the convenience of learners.

At the.military sports held at Christohurch on Saturday m oonneotion with the Cavalry Camp, Sergeant-Major Scott won the lemon cutting competition, beating thirty others. Sergt-Major Scott's team also won the sword competition.

At the Rink on Saturday evening a race between the " Mail " and " Guardian " em ployees took place. The final heat was between W. Baxter and T. Hauoox, and the latter, who represented tho " Guardian," won by half a length .

The Women's Christian Temperanoe Union appeal to the ladies of Ashburton, and would gladly receive any lett-off olothing or dona tions of money whioh would be thankfully acknowledged by Mrs Oawaey (President) or Mrs R. Alcorn (Treasurer).

An extraordinary shooting case is reported from Walbundais, on the border of New South Wales and Viotoria. A little girl named Alioe Paraby was playing with a little boy named Thomas Jones a few days ago, when tho boy tried to kiss rhe girl, and on her resisting, and running home,' he threatened to shoot her. Nothing was thought of the threat until the following day, when the boy encountered the girl, and fired off a gun, several pellets of shot entering the muaoles of the girl's leg. The boy Jones has been arreßted on a oharge of maliciously wounding, and has been remanded pending the girl's • recovery.

How different the world will be m a oentury may be gathered from two or thrte inventions that are just now being critically examined. An eleotrical carriage was tried the other night m St. James's street, and proved a complete sucoess, running up and down the road as rapidly as though pulled by a team of horses, and absolutely under control. And now an enterprising inventor proposes to build rowing boats wholly of aluminium, the lightest known of all metals and one of the toughest. A third invention promisos us a chemical substitute for Bilk. The pace of scientific discovery increases every day.

The members of the Primitive Methodist Church are the suoooeafuJ tenderers for the Oddfellows' Hall on Show Day. Owing to the large numbers who attend their anniversary tea on that day they have, at a large expense, secured tbe best place m the town for both the tea and the anniversary services, wbioh will be conducted by the Rev P. W. Jones, 61 Waddington (late of Christohurob), on the Sunday following, Nov. 4th. Judging from the large numbers of people who are m town on Show Day, we believe that the outlay inourred will be justified by an increased attendance at both tea and meeting.

A telegram from Nelson to the " Christ, eburob Press " referring to the Whangapeka silver mine says that the prospeots are very encouraging, and Messrs Cuff and Graham, of Ohristcburoh, have let a oontraot for sinking 50 feet m the lode, and from a meßiage received it appears that the contractors are already m rioh ore. Assays of 2 owt of stone lent to Chriatohuroh some time ago to be tested, gave a very satisfactory return, the average being 75ozs of silver, over Bdwtß of gold, and nearly 20 per cent of lead. In gome assays the return was much higher.

A social gathering and oonoert was held at the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on Friday even* ing, m aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church. Musical items were contributed by the following ladies and gentlemen : — Mesdamoa Criip, P. Williams, Brooks, and Tippett, and Miss Jeffs, Messrs Thomas, Mayo, Simpson, Gates, Moor, Corrigan, Jephson, and Ward. Mr Kneen acted as aooompa-ust. The Hall waa packed, and everything went off well. During an interval refreshments were handed round, The Rev Mr Garbett returned thanks to all those who had m any way contributed to the success of tbe gathering.

Captain Carey, of the ßotomahana, noticed distress signals when passing Dog Island on Friday, and reported the matter to the Harbor Board, who sent a tug out to ascertain the cause. It was found that the fishing smack Nellie wai> wrecked lust Tuesday morning, several miles off Dog Island, duriog a heavy gale. A sea struck her, oarrying away her rudder and breaking the deck m. James Young, the master, a young unmarried man, was washed off and drowned. The other men, John Young and James Dunoan, were rescued by the light keeper, who observed the acoident and pluokily put off m an open boat, risking his own lift,

On Wednesday morning, while the westerly gale which we have been enjoying for the past two or three days was blowing m fall force, an official of the Colonial Bank (saja the 11 Southland Times ") became a victim of its pjayfulnoss. He was taking a bag containing Borne £500 or £600 m notes and oheques to another bank a short distance away, when away went his hat before tbe wind. He tan aft r it, but as he stooped to piok it up the bag opened and notes and oheques were soon flying hither and hither through the air. After a long and tedious search all the paper was recovered except one ohequo for £8 15s and notes to the value of £22, for whioh missing paper a reward is now offered.

People who go out Bhooting would do well to observe the precaution to assure them selves that they are not beyond the bonnds of their «' Manor,'! and thai they are capable of distinguishing between tame and wild foul. For the want of due care on these points twq young men had to appear this morning be for« the I^enoh. An apology for their in adyertenqe having been made t» the com plainant "the qase was withdrawn upon payment of costs'. Mr Wilebn, who waa th.c injured party, like many other property pwners, has been greatly annoyed by persons trespassing upon his land m pursuit of game, and, it is needless to add, that many of those who treapaßs m this way show no respect whatever to hedges or crops, breaking the former and trampling down the latter with the greatest recklessness.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashbur ton Forka Sohool Committee was held m the gohoolroom on the Bth instant. Present— Messrs W. Sutherland' (chairman), Oorbett, Good, Ohuroh, and Anderson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. I Correspondence— From Mr Hals asking the Committee if they had any objection, (o his changing sohool 9 with, ano^ntr roaster m &c. op,u. n ty t pravjded the Goiriraitiee. 'did not objeot, As Mr Hale bad not given the master's name the matter was held over for further consideration. Also a letter was received from Mr Hale m reply to a. letter reaelvad by him from the Secretary asking him. for an explanation <re the letter whioh had appeared m the " Ashburton Mail." Mr Hale declined to give an explanation fqrther than that he believed it to be written by an ex-Oommittee mau. %t waa proposed by Mr J, Good, seponded by Mr J. Corbett, m That the Board of Education be requested to ask Mr Hale for an explanation re the writing of the letter whioh appeared m the '* Mail," as the Com* rqUtee oannot get a Batiafaetovy answer from him, and th.at Mr Hale'a lettern be forwarded to the Board." Carried. Account! amount ing to £5 15s 6d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

THE MARKETS

, [Psa Prkss association.] London, October 10. An Adelaide cargo of wheat has been sold at 42 s, and a cargo of August shipment at 42s 6d. The wool series closed to-day with market firm. The number of bales catalogued since the opening was I 235,000 of which 104,000 were sold for export and 130,000 for home con sumption. Ten thousand bales werfe held over for next sales. London, Ootobev 11. New Zealand mutton is quoted at S}£d per lb, Australian 4^d. Beef is quoted at 4d per lb. .

IRISH AFFAIRS

(fkb press association,) London, October 10. A petition, signed by nearly the whole of the dissenting ministers m Ireland, has been forwarded to the Marquis of Salisbury, praying that the union with England be maintained. Lord Bosebery, speaking at Leeds, said that if Mr Gladstone obtained a majority m the House of Commons m favor of Home Rule he would stop the •present coercion policy of the .Govern ment, and establish, if possible, a legis lative body to deal with Irish affairs distinct from Imperial affairs.

Mr Timothy Harrington, M.P. for Dublin, has received notice from the Parnell Commission to produce the books and letters of the National Land League.

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Longbeaoh Road Board was held on Friday, Ootober 12, at 2.30 p.m. Present— Memra J. Williams, S. Holland, and J. Shearer. la the aboenoe of the Chairman Mr J. Williamo was voted to the chair. CORRESPONDENCE . Correspondence wai reaa— (1) From the Paymaster General advising the Boa id that the balance of mbaidy for 1887 8 had been plaoed to the cr.dit. of the Board (2) From Coramioeioutr of C:own Lands advising the Board that the sam of 11s 4d had accrued on deferred payment aud perpetual le^ee J*ndß m the dlßtriot, and Informing the Board that the Aahburton Connty Council intended to make applioa tlon for the amount paid over to that body towards the construction of water races. It was reeolvid to oonour with tho action takea by the County 0 mnoll (3) From Mrs A. H iwkins asking the Board to take up culvert &nd puc ford m lieu thereof opposite her property on the Longbeaoh road. The Surveyors were instructed to report on the matter.

TKBBA JC ROAD. k petition w»a read from a number of ratepayers asking HiatTsrraoe ro»d should be farmed. Me Williams Interviewed the Board la support of the petition. The Surveyors, with Messrs Holland and Shearer, to Inspect tbo road and t \t they thought fk to oali for tenders for next meeting DKFUTATION. Messrs Manson and Stoddart waited on the Board and aaked that a bridge should be pat over Gall's creek. After a long dUousslon It waa deotded, aa there was not a full meeting, to let the matter stand over tlil next meeting. OHATMOS ROAD. Mr MoKay waited on the Board with reference to the* deviation of water on the Ohatmosß road, Left over till next meet ing. GOKSE ON ROADS.

It was resolved to notify Ms John Woods, the ocoupier of land fronting on Terrace road, to have the gone grubbed off th B land at once.

After passing accounts the Board ad journed.

1.0. G.T. ANNIVERSARY

The " Rose of Springburn " Lodge ot the 1,0. G T, gave their anniversary fetg on Saturday night. After partaking of the refreshments, entered by Mr Moßae, of Springburn; the friends aaaembled die poned themselves to listen to the ensuing oonoert. W.O.T. Mr S. McOlimont oooupled the chair, assisted by P. W.O.T. Mr James Price The items of the pro gramme were : Piano overture, "Carnival de Venise," A. Bnechler j song, "Sailing," Mr D. Clarke, encored heartily and followed by "My Mother's Golden JRing"; ■ong by Mr Jago j recitation, " The Ivoy and Mistletoe bough," by Miss 8. Purvis: song, "My H«»ther Hills," by Mies Syme, who favored the audienoe w,Uh the encore "The Rowan tree " } duet, Mr and Miss Price, " Wiad and EJarp," ex quisitely Bung and much applauded ; song, "No Irish need apply," by Mr Sycamore, also enoored : reading, Mr J. Hunter "The Hero of'fche Lake." Mr J Price then rase to present Mrs and Mr Tomjnson with a token of the Good Templars regard, and spoke as follows :— M I have great picture m presenting to Mr and Mrs Tomllnson this framed address as a mark of gratltudo on the part of our Lodge. We have many friends outside our oirole who heartily Hsiißt us, though not belonging to us, Such are especially the teachers, who help our cause wherever they can. Many indeed belong to our Order. To those who do not so belong I may express a hope that they may atill join v.a and assist us m destioyiog liquor traffic. I appeal to ycu who are now present to come a.nd. hla m, Ouc friends Mr and Mrs Tomllnson have always been forward In helping us In our efforts, and I therefore tender them on behalf of Qqr Lqdge this painted address (handing to Mr Tomllnson o handsomely framed address, executed by Mr Blake', architect, Ashburton, m excellent taste), The address bo*e the following words :

"Dear Sir,— We, the members of the Hose of Snringbarn. Lodge, 1.0. G.T., desire to express onr gratitude to you for your many acts of kindness to us as an Order, and eipecially on occasion of the visit of Mr W. Glover, G.0.T.N.Z., to onr Lodge. Onr earnest deslr« la that you may be spared to continna In the good work m whloh you have ao cheerfully engaged during past yearn,— ,S MqQH mont, J. Brown,"

Mr TomUnson replied m his well-known half hanjoroua, half serlons manner, heartily thanking the members of the Lodge for their proeoot, whloh was not the Grat they had been so kind as to make to him and Mrs Tomlinson.

The oonqert then proceeded with piano piece "Fairy Yaloe," A- Buechler ; song, D. Qlark, heartily encored ; recitation, J, Flnlayson, "The Dublin Undergraduate," heartily eooored and followed by "Boys' Bights"; song, Mr Sycamore, "The Ship that Never Returned " < Duet, Mr and MUs Prloe, heartily encored 2 song, Mr Jfagojiongj 4. Eaoohier, "Bsmer»ld»"; Trio, Messrs .Job. and^g. Price and Miss Prloe, "The Sooial Glasi," The Chairman then., m a few concluding re marks, earnestly invited all t3 jaln m helping the Order la the work of temper ance. The (l Jtfatfonal Anthem " wound np the oonoert and the room was oleared for a ball which, when our reporter left, ■earned to be well attended. May the Order flourish. . j

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report At .Afford Station for the week ending October sth : —

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBDRTON— MOJN DAY. (BJoro Mr H. Fnediand«r J.P., and MrD. Willla-imm J.P.) DRCNKBMNBSi, For this offdoCrfi a into, who had not beeu before the Ooorc for two years, was fined 5a and coit of oab hire 2s, with the usual alternative. OBSTRTJOTIKG A FOOTBATH. Edward .Hide, who did not appear, was charged with improperly loitering on the footbath Id East Street, so as to impede the traffij thereon. — OonsUble Smart said that the accused, and four or five others, were standing on the footpath la front of the Tow a Hall. Witness asked them to m-ve oq and they all compiled except Ede, who refuaad after beiug twioa re quested. — Sergeant Folton said that tbo defendant hud admitted the efface to him, bat had stated he would be unable to appear that dt»y. -The Bench Asked how an obstruction oould be caused ba one man. — Sergeant Pel oa said that one mou could cause an obstruction as *ell as fifty men, and wjb liable for each obatcactiou. —A fine of la And oosta was irflioted. TKESPASBING IN POBSUIT 07 OAME. Two yonng men were oharged with treipisslog on tbe land of Thomas Wilson, at Wabaoul, m pursuit, of game ; also with malta'ouely shooting one duok, of the Talue of 2», the property of Tbomas Wilaon — Mr Clay ton appeared fjr the defendants. — Sergeant Feltun asked leave to amend the Information to read shooting three docks of the value of 9i. — Mr Wilson Intimated that as the defendants had apologised and offered to pay c eta he was willing to withdraw the proceeding*. — Sergt Felton said that the chef object In laying the informa'iod waa to abow tnat men and lads oould not go shooting when they liked and where they Iked.— The Bench gare permission for the informations to be withdrawn, on condition that expenses were paid, amounting to £2 7s.— The Bench before discharging the defendants said that they had laid themselves open to a very heavy penalty, «nd it was to be hoped fcno present case would be a warning.

ALLEGED PBBJOBY. Mary Aon Kane, was oharged with havirg committed perjury on the ocoislon of the hearing of an Information against her, at the siting of the Oonrt on Ootober I.— Sergeant Felton said that the woman had only been released from onatody on Satnrday evening after having eorrod a oenteqoe on another charge, and as he did not wish to take any aofJr advantage, he would suggest that the •case be remanded for eight days, In order that she might obtain any assistance she might require— Mm Kane said ■ho did not desire a remand— »sergeant Felton said that ha had iaen the woman's husband on the previous evening and he bad agreed on behalf of his wife to a re mand. On acoouut of this' the witnesses for the prosecution were not present, having been told they need not attend — In reply to the Benoh, Sergeant Felton said that he was unable to go on with the case that day as one of hlsfwltueßses was away at Alford Forest— Patrick Kane was oalled and said that he had seen Sergeant Felton on the pravlous evening, and Qongented on behalf of his wife to an adjournment for a week. — The Bench remanded the accused fora week bail being allowed, herself m £20 and one surety m a like amotßt, The Court thtm rose

SPORTING.

NEWMARKET MEETING.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION) London, October 10. The Widdlepabk Platb. The Dnke of Portlaud'o Donovan ... 1 Gondolier  ... 2 Clover ... , 3 Champion Staiks. Friar's Balaam ... ., ,„ ... 1 Minting ... , M , 2 Z»nzlba»,.^ , M ... ... ... 3

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB MEETING.

At the first day's racing of this meeting on Saturday, the principal events resulted as follows :—

The Cauuibld Guineas, a sweepstake of 10 sovb ench for acceptors, with 500 soys added ; for 3 years old ; 1 mile. Hon J. White's Volley ... (Hale«) 1 Mr W, Gannon's Wyoombe (Power) 2 Me S. Miller's Wyvls ... (Tamer) 3 Time— lmln 48seo.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB NOMINATIONS.

Ohristohurch, October 14. The following nominations were received last night : — SPRING MEETING. Stbtt ards' Stakes Handicap of 5 soys each, with 300 aovs added ; 6 furlongs. Maligner Golden Creat St 01 air Lorraine Gropabow Vandal Chainshot Engagement Exchange Apres Moi Baby La Rose ! Ohio Silvermark Apropos Jet D'Em Dadu Escapade Escutcheon Bon-ofa«Gun Bavenswing Lochiel Serrina Spring Hurtjlbs. Irish King Marmlon Baven Oomet Premier Mainboom Olyde Ivanhoe Mao Reuben SUMMER MEETING . Middle Park Staxbs, of 10 both each, with 200 Boys added ; for two and three year-olds ; C furlongs. Oludleigh Alsace, Apremont Chelaea —Nautilus filly Helmsman Dtwkeld Ohainehot Exchange Merrie England Leimter Adulation Wolverine Apres Moi Enchantress Oatamont Franoofcte , Blizzard Don Catsar Don Pedro St James Son-ofa-Guo Carina Rarenswing Matamata Retina Musk Deer Soots Qrey Investigator Oollingwood Milord

TELEGRAPHIC HEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(PER PRKBS AfiHOOIATIOIT.)

FARTHING BIDS.

London. Oc'ober 9. The proposal for farthing bidding at the wool auctions has been adopted by the London wool brokers, and the innovation will commence at the November series.

At a meeting of woolbuyers a resolution was passed that farthiog bids at the wool, auctions would not be a benefit to ethrr wool importers or purchasers, as the change would involve an unbearable extra labor, con fusion, and loss. The buyers .have pledged themselves not to oppose farthing bids on wools below Bd.

THE ENGLISH NAVY.

Mr Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, m the course of a speech At Sheffield, said that the Admiralty had resolved to increase the strength of the Imperial navy.

LORD ROSEBERY AND THE COLONIES.

London, Ootobei 10. Lord Rosebery, m his speech at Leeds, expressed the opinion that the colonies ought to be allowed a much larger voice m foreign affairs, even if it entailed a sacrifice on the part of England. The colonies should super sede the foreign policy. Australia, he said, must be paramount m the Foreign Office as regards Pacific questions, although it would diminish insular freedom.

JEDDAH.

It has been found impossible to maintain or establish an arsenal and dock at Jeddah station for the flotilla service to the Red Sea.

PACIFIC MAIL.

Lordow, Ootobtr 11. Sir Francis Dillon Bell is m treaty with the Canadian Pacific Com pany m reference to a mail service V> New Zealand. The Company have expressed their willingness to deliver mails m Brisbane under thirfy-iour day* from London, and to establish branches at Fiji and Auckland for a moderate subsidy. :■'■■'■.,

AUSTRALIAN MAIL CONTRACT.

it is expected that the provision of the new mail contract will include two penny postcards between England and Australia, to commence m January. The postage on newspapers will remain unaltered, and postcards via Brindfsi will be fixed at 3d.

THE INVINCIBLES.

A revival of the Invincible conspiracy has been detected at Dublin. * , ,

LORD G. HAMILTON ON THE NAVY.

Lord Geo. Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking at Glasgow, said the construction of twenty-nine warships, aggregating a hundred thousand tons, would be completed m December next. He said that England ought to follow the colonial example* and organise efficient bodies of vessels for the local defence of trade centres* Eight of the largest worships wera awaiting guns, the production of whiehi must be accelerated.

A MISSING VESSEL.

The barque Trevelyanj bound to Port Chalmers, has been posted at Lloyd's as missing. •-

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The Delegates of the Chambers of Commerce have conferred with the Committee of the Imperial Institute^ and it was unanimously decided to. immediately establish a Commercial Intelligence Department m connection with the Institute. Sir F. D. Bell and Sir S. Samuelv wer-e present at the Conference. : > 

CABLE CONVENTION.

The Imperial Government haw notified to M. Goblet, the Freiiclj, Minister lor Foreign Affairs, thtf panada, Newfoundland, Cape of Good Hopej Natal, New South Wales,, Tasmania, Western Australia, and New 2 Zealand will adhere to the Submaiine Cable Convention/ ...■■'.,".;

INCREASE . IN THE FRENCH

rru '' * Paeis, Ootobet 11; The demands of Admiral Krantz, Minister of Marine, for increase m the Navy estimates have been conceded*

RUSSIA AND THE COREA.

. Pbkin, Ootober 11. i$ reported that Corea has granted Russia the exclusive use ol the harbor of Nunchi (? Pihghai).

GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN STEAMERS.

t. i. v Bbmw, Qo«ob 9 r 11. It has been arranged that the datet of the departure ofthe steamers belong- , ing to the German-Australian Steamship Company will alternate with thoie 61 the German. Lloyd's Company.

ALARMING ACCIDENT.

Njsw York, Ootober 11.' News has been received here 6^a" : serious accident which occurjed -at Quincy, a town m Illinois. A stand containing 5000 people collapsed nqd 160 persons were injured, but fortu nately no deaths resulted,

GERMANY AND ZANZIBAR.

Bebiin, Ootobor 10, .:<!; It is officially announced that the German squadron stationed m the Mediterranean, will immediately pro ceed to2san«ibar. , -

SIR MORELL MACKENZIE.

Berlin, Ootober 11, Doctors Berghman and Gebhardt will enter actions for libel against Sfc M. Mackenzie for the statement re cently publiihed by him regarding the; late Emperor of Germany,

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

. .... ■■N«w.Towc J October 11, A collision occurrQd between two ex cusion trains on. the Leigh Valley Railway, Peonyslvwiia, resulting m sixty persons being killed, and one hundred injured. Many'of the car riages were telescoped. ..

THE AgHBURION GUARDIAN, MONDAY OCTOBER 15, 1888



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QUOD FACIMUS YALDF! FAOIMTJ3J (" What we do we do well.") TtfEOHRISTCttUROHDENTAL BURGERf, 168 Cashel Street, Chustchavch, next Robin- son's Boot Store, and at the Octagon, Dnneiia. All operations at strictly uniform and moderate Fees. Oontnltation free. S. MYERS~~AND CO., SURGEON DENTIBTS. tfllrl^EiTW wrTHQUTTEtTH NITKOUa OXIDE GAS administered; Thi» Anes3tbetlc leaves no unpleasant effects, and by its hbo the ex'.ractio 1 of Ba" Stumps and Teeth is rendered perfectly Painlesi aud Effective. Administored daily. Fee for ad- ministration of lias, 63 Extraction. 2s 6d a tooth. Hours of attendance, 9am.to Bpm Private residence, 93 East Belt. Tht acknowledged superiority of AMEBt- OAN pE^TISTKF m the construction of A rtificial Teeth, the moat finished workman- ship, and replacing the loßt teeth TEM- PORARILY ALMOST IMMKDIATBLY after extraction, hive natablißhod our repntatioß. A single Artificial Tooth, 10s , complete set Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent, £10 10a ; Artificial Teeth _nd Dentures made by other dentists remodelled ;.t small coßt. Btopoing, Scaling, Perfect and Painle«s 8 16



Wante? \\T ANTED Known. — Mrs Meroh, *'* Dr^esmaker, hss returned fiom t Sidney, nnd re commenced buainssn m Faunders' Buildn«;8, next Mr R. Alcoru'B. , 1 10 78 6 _________^ 1 * PPHENTIOES wante^ to the Dree?- ] r\ making. — Apply Mrs Mbfch Saundets 1 Bulldlogß. 10 125 WANTED— Man Cook for Men'- Hut ; muat be a g«od Baker.— O FT, Dowdikg, Ooldstream. 10J122 WANTED by Married Ooap'e situs, tlon m ft farm ; wife cook for men.— Apply offica of tlii paper. 10 123 ITT ANTED to Sell a good, quiet Co*. Vt Dae to calve 19-h October.— Apply James Poktsr, Allenton. 10 127 II ' ANT°D a few tons dry B nea nt *'^ 01 co, nl Htmrste^d Manure Manuf ct.ry — F Mayo, Hampstond 10 129 xx AfsTHIU Known. — Under the V V manaetment of the WO.T.U Youig voinen without friends requiring Hoard and Haeidenc; can bo accommodated 8t a moderate charge nt Mks Piebbon's, Trian-10, Wakanm lio iJ. 10 130 GREATEST talo ot the day, every- thing cheap for Gash. — li. 0 bEGERS Melford House, WANTED Kncwn— That Mrs Hill, Ml nth y JSoree, b»s removed from Pttur street to D; Trevor's house, In Moore Street. 10+39 WaKTED Known.— J. Obr and Co are now showing the Leading Novelties m Ladiee' Mantles, Jackets, a aks. WANTED Known to Farmers and others that JAMts Baker has opened a Timber Yard opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms; Genetal assortment of Bnilding Timber m stock. 10^103 MRS ADAMS has removed to Saun- dera' Buildings, opposite Railway Station. Crewel Silks, Wools, and Fancy Gtoods of every desoription kept m atook. Agent for Eclipse Dye Workß. Registry office for Servants. 10 92 BOARD and Residence for a Lady or Gentleman m a private family. Bedroom, with nse of sitting room. — Apply CD., MaK Office. 10 26 I BOOTS. BOOTS.— Keep tho feeti dry ! and save doctor's bills. Quality la everything m bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Best value In New Zealand at Aebburton Clothing Mart, Sanndera' Buildings. — Robert Alcorn. WANTED Known.— J Obr and Co are now showing a large a6eort. ment of Ladies' Embroidered Robes from 10s 6d. T" ADIEB' Jackets.— Just Opened a few I J Ladies very superior Jackets, both m style and quality. Will be sold at less than half their price during our present Sale. — H, O, Sbgkbs, Melford House. II rANTED— Everyone to oome and W see the nicest lot of Glass, Chin*, and Earthenware ever shown In Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Alcokk, Saun- ders' Buildings. til WANTED Known.— J. Obe and Co invite Lanies to inspect their large and varkd assortment of Summer Dress Materials. Over one thoueand pieces to select from STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies aDd Children's sample Hose just opened under the old Tariff.) All quality to be sold cheap during our sale. — H. C. Seders, Melford House. WANTED Known. —J Orr and Co's Drapery Department Is under new management. Prices of the Whole StocK have been revised and reduced to such a point as will command a speedy sale. "TT TANfED evoryone to know that VV J. C Duncak is a Land Broker, licensed to prepare and register Transfers, Mortgages, Encumbrances, Leases, Regis- tration Abstracts, Powers of Attorney, Applications to briog Laud under the Act, and every description of instruments under the Land Transfer Act. — J. 0. Ddkcan, Arcade, Ashburton. lOfIOJ XI / ANTED Known — J. Orr and Co VV are now showing Ladles' and Children's Artistic Millinery m Great Variety. WANTED! Oaih, — Mutr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2s 6d ; Candles, 5d ; Vestas, 5d doz. ; Coffee and Milk, Is ; Cocoa apd Milk, Ie ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits m Syrup (21b tins), In, Crockery j Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo- Qrkoor, Tanored street ANTED Known —J. Obr and Co are now showing a Largo Assortment of Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons Laces, Gloves, &o. 101102 John Jft&nger, SADDLE, COLLAR, A>.D HARNESS MAKER, HAVING parobaeed tho bpslnees 0 Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises lately ocou- pied by him m Barnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the beat Btock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges, Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120 WANTED Known— New Goods. New Goods for the approaching Season to hand at the New Zealand Cloth- ing Faotory. VTT ANTED Known— 2ss will purchase VV a 40b Tweed Suit at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. "TTTANTED. 11 Known— We undertake VV to give the very best value obtainable m Men's and Boys' Clothing, all our own make and made from pure Wools, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory, £3 WANTED Known — We are the Cheapest and Best House m Ashburton for ribirfs, Bugs, Scarfs, flats, &c. Splendid variety to select from at the New Zealand Clotiiing Factory. WANTED Known— Our Boya' Cloth- ing is unrivalled. Parents and Guardians uea our Boyß' Suits, nicely made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- out, from 10s 6d, at the New Zealand Clothing Faotory. WANTED Known— The Wonderful vVerthem Sewing Machine, with the new high arm and all the latest mprovements, may be had on the Time Payment System at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Inspection earnestly invited' • - VTTANTED Known— W e are still VV making Measure Suits at 665, and Trousers to measure at 17b 6d, Cord Vests from -1-23 6d to measure at tho New



Pobllc Notices _ 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTS TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPADLIKS, NETS, HOBSB 0-OTHiNG, H ALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING. L'JIN OLOTHB COACH AND BUGGY A I itONS, GABDEN AfSD DELIVERY HOcB. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines. HAME3, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SaDDLEBY, Etc. BaV3 your mon y an<i purchase of thfl Maker P. O'COirNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Asbborton (Sext R yol Hote'.) EXHIBITION FREF. MY Stock of Groceries, Ironmongery. China and Glaes Ware, Colonial Clothing and BjoU, is now replete with good assortment* m every Department, at lowest possible Prices. TEAS. My Teas are unsurpassed for Parity, Strength, «nd Flavor. I pay partionlar attention to Blending, using nothing bat really first class Teas. No fanoy Tins or Paokages to pay for. Strong well flavored Tea, 2i per lb Extra strong, highly flavored, 2b 6d per lb Extra choloe, finest flavor, 3s per lb. Coffee ground dally on the Premises. Highest Pf lce given for Daliy Produce. PIeMQ call and inspect my Extensive Stock. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. ROBERT ALCOBET. Frozen Meat "TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozen Meal placed m our hands for sale m the Home Markets. Messes Mtuss Bbos., etc,, our London Agents, give special attention to thia baeiness, and have been successful iv obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBEBAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 0 71 Ashbntton and Rakala. Wool Wool Wool SEASON 1888 89. ■yr ILBS A N o 0 o Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or foi Shipment to 3IILES BBOS. AND CO., LONDON. No Commission charged on Advances and no Commission. chaTged for offer'iDfi Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during tb< Season at Mr Qeo. Jameeon's commodiou and convenient Stores, West Street. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, g 7Q Ashburtou and Bakaia. BAKER AND Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, T>EG to Inform their numerous sop* porten that they have sold their Business to Messrs McGallmn and Co., EAST STEEET, whom they trnst their Customers will give their future orders, MR B. BASEB, Being now m charge of their Goal ITards. " ZEALANDIA J> BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. WE are still Selling at the Cheapest Prices the best Brands of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS, SHOES AKD SLIPPERS; Also, — HEAVT WATERTIGHT^, THIGH & KNEE GUM BOOTS, And everything else Buitable for the j Season, THE " Zealandia " Brand always m Stock. Pepairu of every description executedga shortest possible notice. " ZEALANDIA " BOOT STOEE. EABT STREET, AgHBURTOST 1