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BIRTH.

October 3rd, at WesterOeld, the wife of Wm. de Burton Wilson, of a daughter,

DEATH

Wilson— On October 10, al Weaterfiold, Frbdekiok Abthur, the beloved son o( Wra, de Barton and Ellen Wilson. Aged 14 months.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1888. THE LONDON MURDERS.

The series of frightful murders which have been committed m London are sur rounded by cirenmstances so mysterious and of Buch peculiar atrocity as to have caused a sensation throughout the civi lised world, and the fact that so many crimes should have been possible with out the detection of the criminal or criminals m a oity so well furnished with police and detectives, is the most as tounding fact m connection with the matter. It is also surprising that, not withstanding rewards amounting to the large total of £1000 have been offered, so far at anyrate, no information appears to have been given to the authorities which is likely to lead ta the detection of the guilty person or persons. Spe culation is rife as to the motive of these appalling murders/ and the theories which appear to find most support are first, that the unfortunate victims have been slain for the purposes of anatomy the victims being all women, and m several instances part of the organism having been removed. The story goes that these are saleable m America to some surgeon who has offered £20 each for them, and it is therefore inferred that the murderer has slain for the sake of the money obtainable for the results of his dissection. Secondly, it is sug gested by those who disbelieve m the probability of the first hypothesis, that the murders have been wrought by Borne maniac whose madness takes the form of homicidal hatred towards the opposite six, and the supporters of that view point to the fact that some of the victims have been not only slain but unnecessarily mutilated-— one of them being stabbed m 39 placeß — as confirmative of the idea that these horrid deeds are the workj of a madman. The removal of a particular part of the body, however, shows too much method to be consistent with the theory of mad ness, and we incline to the belief that the murders have been committed for anatomical purposes. May it not be indeed that the infliction of all these un necessary wounds was intended to turn suepicion into the wrong channel, and for the very purpose of inducing the belief that the work was the work of a madman ? If this be so, then the per petrator of these awful deeds must have worked single-handed, for had he had an accomplice it is almost certain that the large reward offered would have led to the principal being betrayed to the police. Assuming that only one person was concerned, it is we fear only too probable that he will never be detected. The attempt to track him by the use of bloodhounds has heen made too late as the scent will have cooled long ago, and now that detectives are swarming on every hand, the wretch who has perpe trated these awful crimes will scarcely have the temerity to risk his worthless neck by attempting another. Probabili ties indeed, point m the direction of the secret being undisturbed, and to the adding of one more dark problem to the already numerous mysteries of London,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the leader of yesterday's issue we are made to say that for " twenty-seven acres of land at Wendonside, Southland, there were 350 applicants." The word italioiaed above was a misprint for " areas."

Electric engines of 200 horse-power each* three together m eaoh locomotive, working independently, are about to be substituted for steam locomotives on the Metropolitan Under ground Railroad m London.

The " Wanganui Herald " states that owing to the rise m oattle and sheep, the Railway Department have done more carriage m this line m the last two weeks than they have been m the habit of getting through m six weeks ordinarily.

According to the "South Waleß Daily News," a pigeon, oalled " Swift St. Julian," was let of! at Llanwrtyd (Wales) on Friday afternoon, 3rd August, and arrived at New York on Tuesday, the 7th, thus making the passage over the Atlantic m four days.

A telephone has been fitted up between the Honpioe on the Great St Bernard and the valley below, and the monks are now informed when travellers start to BBoend the paBS. If they do not appear within a proper time servants are sent to meet them.

There have been 26 suicides from the Clifton .bridge m England m the 24 years since it was built. The jamp is 250 ft, and death ib presumably easy, whioh aooounts for the popularity of the route. The last person who went pver it was a young man who was to be married m a week.

The "New Zealand Herald 1 ' states that the Maori King, Tawhiao, took up his resi dence m May last at Pukekawa, opposite Mercer, on the Waikato river. Since then a considerable extent of land has been ploughed up and fenced. There are three settlements, about a mile distant from eaoh other. The tribes who have taken up their residence there are :— Ngatimahuta and Ngatiapakura, and other tribes are continually arriving. This land on whioh Tawhiao and his people are Bettled is near to Major Te Wheoro's ancient residenoe of Te Kohekoho.

Messrs Reid and Gray have forwarded to us a very neat little supplementary illustrated oatalogue of their prize machinery, printed for them by Messrs J. Wilkie and Co., Dunedin. It oontains illustrations of most of the implements and machines manufac tured by the firm, with the particulars and prices. It also gives the railway time table for places between Culverden and Inveroar gill, and the latter place and Kingston, and also a well printed oalendar for 1889. It will be very useful to farmers.

On the invitation of several of the residents at Beafield the Rev. J. Boothroyd has arranged to oonduot a religious service m the School room on Sunday afternoon at three o'oloek, and on the second Sunday of eaoh month until further notioe. This will, m conjunc tion with the Rev E. A. Soott's servioe eaoh fourth Sunday, give the residents m this district a fortnightly service. We are also pleased to learn that Mrs Wheeler, the newly appointed schoolmistress, has commenced a Sunday school with encouraging prospeots of success.

The "Lyttelton Times "Bays that on his way Home Oapt Cotton employed hiß spare time m formulating the plot of a sporting novel, the M.SS. of whioh he has submitted to several well-known literateurs, who pro pounce it excellent, and urge him to publish it. Mr d'Avigdor has reoently written to some friends here, speaking m the highest terms of the Captain's production, and pre dicting for it a great auooees, and the Captain himself m writing to his 00-adjutor while m business, Mr E. Aherne, has expressed his intention of publishing it. Should the Captain euooeed m catering for the publio taste as successfully as Hawley Smart has done hitherto, no one will be more gratified than ourselves.

The " North Otago Times " ia responsible for the following : — The other day not a hundred miles from Oamaru, a Minister of the Crown entered a clothing establishment for the' purpose of making purohases of certain articles of wearing apparel. He found what suited him and asked the price. The pro prietor gave him the desired information, and the Minister ejaculated : " That is an ex tortionate prioe." Thia was met by the propr'etor mildly answering that as the Min iator had AAliaari tVio innroaaa m price by levying an increased duty, he might, with reasonableness, take some share of the credit of raising prices to himself. The Minister ruminated for a moment, accepted the in evitable, and left, no doubt wondering how it was he had not thought of the duty before he gave the opportunity of turning the tables on himself.

Nine hundred and ninety-nine years ago the Church of England, then under the head ship of the Pope of Rome, leased a lot of land to the British Government for a long term, that was considered m that day equiva lent to an estate m fee. But the lease has just expired, and the land has gone back to the Churoh of England, which has preserved throughout its oorporate integrity. Nine hundred and ninety-nine years is not for ever, and the expiration of this lease and the reversion of the property to the lessor is a significant sign of* the stability of the Anglo- Saxon Government, as well-as of its Churches, Dynasties have changed, revolutions have swept the little island from stem to stern, but the State and the Churoh have remained, and their contracts are held good after the lapse of a millenium . Probably no other country can Bhow a like proof of busineßH stability.

The Star of the Bast Lodge of Good Templars held an open meeting last even ing m the Templar Hall, the building being crowded to the doors, and a large amount of interest taken m the proceedings by the audienoe. W.O.T. Arthur Paterson oooupied the ohair, and the meeting opened by the audience singing Ode No. 1, the pro gramme being then gone through as follows : — Instrumental duet Mr and Miss Simmonds ; song Mies Sawle, •• It may not be ; " reading Mr Potter, " Roman Guide ; " instrumental duet, " Home, sweet home," piano Miss Ray, cernet Mr Burfoot ; song Mrs Norrish," Sunny side;" song Mr Wood, "Rooked m the oradle of the deep;" Eev Mr Buttle then gave a short and pointed address, expressing, m ve/y convincing language, the opinions of the temperance party as to the stand they should take, both from a political and religi ous point of view, m combating the liquor traffic and its many evils. The oonoert then continued with aong by Mrs Flower, " Barney O'Hea ; " reading Mr Colyer, ;," O'Shannasy and the duke ; " musical selections Mr and Miss Simmonds ; song Miss Bay, " Mary o'Argyle ; " recitation Mr Potter, " The battle by the lake ; " song Mrß Norrish, " Caller Herriu ; " eong Mr Wood, " Down the Channel." Mrs Flower accompanied the 'singers on the piano, and a number of mem bersof the Lodge assisted during the pro ceedings. After the public meeting those who had assisted at the open meetings during the quarter were entertained with refreshments m the Lodge room, about thirty being present, and a very pleasant hall hqur was spent by all.' This opan meeting olpaed thq series for this year, and the Lodge have good reason to think that they have been suaoeasful and of benefit to the Order generally.

A notioe by the Commissioner intimates jr that the Property Tax returns must bal rendered by the 30th November next. 1

There should be a large attendance at the Rink de Paris to-night to witness the mile handicap, as great interest is being taken m it. Those who have not already entered must do so before 5.30 to-night.

The Melbourne Federal Coffee Palace Company's receipts since the Ist August— tha opening day—were £5458 7s 7d, or about £100 a day, and the business is daily m. creasing.

Miss Maiy Hume visited the Dunedin Hospital reoently and afforded the patients a musical treat. She played and sang for about an hour for their benefit, and the performance was much enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing her. Mias Hume is a good Samaritan.

The new water supply for the oity of Liver pool involves the removal of a whole Welsh village, including woods, cottages, churches, etc, this large space to be devoted to a reservoir four and a half miles long by half a mile to a mile broad, and eighty feet deep. There are to be throe lines of pipe, eaoh sixty-eight miles long, with filtering beds and seoondary reservoirs and the cost of the aqueduot alone is estimated at £3,000,000.

The tickets are, we hear, being rapidly sold for the Booial and oonoert to be held m connection with St. Andrews English Churoh, Tinwald, whioh promises to be a most success ful affair. The looal singers and musicians, who take part m the very varied programme, are assiduously practicing under the leader ship of Mr Kneen, and may be relied upon to acquit themselves to the satiafaotion and enjoyment of all who hear them.

Our telegrams to-day mention that a* Gbristchuroh yesterday, three members 0' the Salvation Army were fined 10s for obstructing a thoroughfare. On Thursday at Timaru the local Captain and Lieutenant were called upon to answer a similar oharge. Defendants pleaded that they were standing m the gutter. The Sergeant-Major of Police, who prosecuted, intimated his willingnesf to accept their promise not to repeat the offence, and the Benoh dismissed the case with a warning not to break the law again.

The following players have been pioked to represent the Ashburton Crioket Club against the Lancaster Park Club on Tuesday next :— Messrs Gh Andrews, Dalgleish, Denshire, A. Fooke, Hargieaveß, Jamdson, Pilbrow, J. Sawle, H. H. Seoretan, Strange, and W. Simpson. Emergencies, Messrs Hawson, Merewether, and Buohanan. Any of the above who may be unable to play are re quested to oommunioate with the Seoretary (Mr Hawson) not later than Saturday, The team will elect their captain on the ground on Saturday. The matoh for Saturday will be the above eleven v all oomers. Wiokets will be phoned at 2.30 p.m., and playera are requested to bo punotual.

The best Remedy for Indigestion. — Norton's Camomile Pills confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the " natural strengthener of the human stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild ia their operation, a»d safe under auy circum, stances. Sold ia bottles at is i£d, 2s gd 4s, by, all medicine vendors throughout the, orld '

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(per press association.) Mr Samuel MHR. New PiiMourH, Ootober 11. Mr Samuel, member for New Plymouth, i has been seriously ill from congestion of the lungs. He Is now oat of danger, bat It will be Botno time before he can get about again. Charitable Aid. Ohristohcroh, October 11. Outdoor relief was afforded m 612 different cases daring {September, as against 519 m August. As compared with September 1887, the result Bhowa an increase of 30 for the corresponding month of this year, which to some extent may be acoounted for by men having been employed on relief works m connection^ with laying out the grounds at . the' Mamorlal Home. The Army m Trouble In the K.M. Court yesterday J. Wilson, R. Bryant and R-. J. Martin, Salva tionists, were fined 103 and costs for ob structing Princes street by their meeting. It appeared that the street m question Is only half a ohaln wide, and that 80 Salvationists were present. The Fatal Railway Accident At the Inquest on Mnuoaey, killed on the railway at Addlngton, a verdict of accidental death was returned with a rider exonerating the railway officials from blame, The Missing Boat Westpobt, October 11. No news has yet been received of the opan boat which put to sea ou Sunday. It Is said that the men intended going on a fishing excursion and were probably blown past Mokihloui, where they inten ded landing. Arrival of the Alceatis. Port Oiialmers, Ootober 11. Arrived — Aloestis, Captain Norrla, 106 days from London. Part of her cargo is for Napier. She encountered very heavy weather during whloh her docks were swept and the boats and skylights em- shed. The water flooded the cabin, and a considerable quantity found Its way down the hold. On September 7th she exchanged signals with the ship Hengfst bound to Melbourne. The master wished to be reported. The Hengisc had en countered a heavy gale, during which her decks were swept and her bulwarks smashed. The Aloestis also passed a ship on the Bame day with her fore and mlzen topmasts gone j

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[BY iELBOTRIO TBLEOBAPH — OOPYRIGHTj (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Reoelved Ootober 11, 12.20. p.m.)

FARTHING BIDS AT WOOL SALES.

Sydney, Ootober 11. The Chamber of Commerce have received a cablegram which is under stood to announce that the London wool brokers have agreed to the pro posal of Australian growers for farthing bids at wool sales.

CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE.

Mblbournk, Ootober 11. At »he Congregational Union last evening, Mr Geo. Taylor, a resident of this city, offered to subscribe yearly for three years, to establish a Congregational College at Melbourne University provided a similar amount is subscribed by the public. He also promised to give .£20,000 on the same condition for the establishment of a school. Ten thousand pounds were subscribed m the room.

ANOTHER DEFICIT.

Perth, Ootober 11. The Legislative Council opened yes terday. The Governor's speech an nounced that there would probably be a deficit of at the end of the financial year and that it was proposed to meet the deficit by the' issue of Treasury Bills to the amount of ;£5 0,000. The speech referred hope fylly to the prospects of the colony, the resources of whicji were expanding whilst business was being conducted on a sound basis.

STRIKE ENDED.

Brisbane, October 11. The Tramway strike has been settled tttiifactorily to both gides,

MELBOURNE TOWN TALK.

(From our ow» Correspondent.)

I gave It as ray opinion some few weeks ag->, that it was both unjast and nujnatifi able for the Government to t-y and pass the new Tariff, prior to the Eleotoral Bill. The latter deals with redlatrlbu'lon of Beats on the plea that the country ia no*, proporly repreßaokd In Parllumnt, nnd li- Is only common senae to «ay, " Get tho colony properly represented first, and then put forth tho the alterations of datlea." Goveruimni howevef didn't see It m this Hgtr, and the consequence has bsen a b»d dßfea*. on their Budget pro pan Ua followed by the withdrawal of aacre, lam glad they drew In their horns, for looking Impartially at the Opposition, 1 ©ally do nob see how they could form a better ministry than our present Gillies- Deftkin one. Tha Stook T\x (particulars of which are no doubt known to all my I readers), was tie most dangerous rock ahead, for the Government and the one thst held them back. As pointed out by my friend Patterson, the member for Oastlemalne, an increase, of stick duties m Ylotoria clearly raises the Federal question, and it is bat right that bj momentous a subject should be submitted to the commonly for its approval ; there fore I say to both sld> s of the House, II Gentlemen hurry up the Eleotoral Bill, so that the true feeljnga of the country may be made known."

I don't know why Parliament should remind me of the weather, bnt it does. Perhaps becao.Be In both oases, as Mr Elton eaya m " Dorothy"—

" Whether it's oold, or whether it's 'ot, We've got to weather it whether or not." Tha real reason, however, now I on me to think of it, la because I went one day laHt week straight from Parliament House to the Observatory, In order to have a ohat with my friend, Mr Mcerlin, oar esteemed " olerk of the weather." I wont to Bee what kind of a winter we had been having; now that spring— jocund, smiling spring — is upon us onoe again, I found my friend deep In the dreadful mysteries of preparing a wea 1 her chart, but he dropped his pen at-, my request, and fell into con versation." " Its been tho driest, nvldeat winter we've had for ten ye*ra," eald he. 11 There has ben two inches lobb rain during our three months of winter than has been the average for eight or nine yeara. The average rainfall during a "Victorian winter is 5 52 ; tho fall during last was only 3 70— almost a couple of inches leaa that the average. The tem perature haa been higher, too. The average was 49 7. whilst the general average is only 491." A mild winter generally means « hot summer here m Melbourne, so I am afraid thia summer we shall get it hot and strong, Ja»t now, however, thlngß are at their beat In Melbourne, and tha weather is most enjoyable, though ohaogoable Swallows, Bunflowers, and scarlet are all coming on at the same tim j— the first m the air, the seoond la the garden, and the third on our womenfolks. The fl >wer-shops begin to make abraveahow, what with cimelllae, narolsaus, jonquils, marigolds, lovely white llllea, and others of our e»rly flowers ; whilst every j tok-a.dandy about town wears a sprig of boronla, that sweateßt of all sweet-smelling fbwereta. Certainly the spring time m this city of oara ia lovely ; but I shudder when I think of the coming summer, with its sinister attendant train of typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever and other aymotlo horrors of the kind*

I feel care most of my readers have heard of Rlohard Blrnle, M.A., who for many years past haa been * well-known figure In literary Melbourne. Well, the poor old man died last week, and those who knew him have to regret the loaa of perhaps the moat erudite, polished, learned, and onltured gentleman aouth of .UuUlna. Poor old Birnle ! I knew him ao well, and loved him, aa many others did, for his learning, bin wit, and his wonderful oonveraation. He was a aon of Sir Richard Blrnle, odnoafcad at Trinity College, Cambridge, and admitted to the Inner Temple aa a barrister. He was Intimate with many of the most noted men of the day, Including Maoready, Dfokem, Bolwer, and a hoat of other eelebritles, He came oat first as Advo cate-General to Western Australia, thenoe gravl'atlng to Melbourne, He waa the sola writer of thoae olever essays which appeared fortnightly m the Australasian, and for eighteen yeara oarried them on without a break. He was thus known, though not by nam«, to a large oirole of readers ; bat his wonderful individuality and genius oould only be known to his friends. He was a scholar m she truest sense of the word, living In a little Intel lectual world of his own, his habits simple, hla expenditure modest. He lived to 80, and almost to the laat his masaive intellect and .wonderful memory remained un> touohed. Of classical lore he was a perfect encyclopedia ; m the realms of philosophy, literature, and art he had no equal, and allied to this waa an experience of life, a fund of anecdote, a knowledge of men and events, that made him the best talker, the moat brilliant conversationalist, and the clearest reaioner among us. Alas ! a month ago his intelleot grew cloudy, and a failing body soon followed a failing mind. He gradually sank, and passed away calmly to thoae realms where

. . . transplanted human work Will bloom to profit otherwhere. Requiescat m pact ! A true scholar and a gentleman has gone from among as.

" T would thou were't ao honest a man," Bald Hamlet to Polonlua, speaking of fishermen; but our experience In Mel bourne teaohes as differently from that of the noble Dane, for all have good cause of oomplalnt enough against those poitsoniers who aupply our blty with fish. To say that it is always doar and bad and meagre is not to do full juitloe to the eubjeot. for It 1b worse than that, and if it were not for the Chinamen half the people would not get a taste of this wholesome diet, It is high time some thing was done, for surely no other big olty m the world is so badly supplied us ours. Our coast swarms with plenty of good edible fish, and yet the price is bo high here and m the country generally, that rjraotioolly it (a quite out of the reach of the working man and the poorer olasses altogether. However, a step Id the tight direction has been taken at last, and I hope for all our Bikes that something will oome of it. A large publlo meeting was held last week by some iuQaential gentle men, at which it Was proposed to float a large company for the proper carrying out of the industry; The oompany is to be on the mutual principle, bo that everybody connected with it should benefit—pro ducers, consumers, and the publlo gene rally. It la an excellent Idea, and I hope m time will herald a new era m our fish supply. It is something wretohad as thlogo are now, that fish should be con sidered quite as a luxury, With a climate suoh as onrs, half the year at least it should be our staple diet.

There la little doubt that the presenoe of a few intelligent «nd energetlo Vic torians m the British Hoasa of Oommona would oonatitate a more efficient safeguard of our interests than the offiolat and, therefore, necessarily guarded repreieata tloo of half a dczaa Agents- General. It is, then, moat gratifyiog to read that the s^nnqal meeting of the " W«st Denbigh shire Liberal Aaßopiation," unanimously aooepted the decision of the Oounoll m aeleotlng Mt G, W. Taylor a* the Liberal candidate. So unvarying has been the allegiance of this constituency that Mr Taylor's eleotion may be regarded as » foregone conclusion, and Melbourne may look forward with latiofaotion to having a shrewd and vigilant champion In the Supreme GoqocH of the Empire,

THE MYSTERIOUS MURDERS

(per press association. ) London. October 9 The bloodhounds employed by the police to discover the perpetrators of the recent murderers m Whitechapel and elsewhere have been tested, but proved unsuccessful.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

THE WOOL SHOW. [per press association.] Wellington, October 10 The Aoting-S crotary of the New Zealand Commission In connection with the Melbourne Exhibition has received a copy of the supplementary Bchadu'e of the wool show to be held m Melbourne m January next. The Commissioners point oat that he present would be an excellent opportunity for remedying past defects In regard to our exhibits In this class, and express an earnest hope that the great importance of making a good display of wool will be thoroughly appreciated, and that exert'ons will be made throughout the colony to send exhibits whloh shall be worthy of New Zetland and demonstrate beyond question the exoallenos of quality of our wools of various Glasses.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

On Wednesday there were fairly large entries of all kinds of stock, weather very fine, atteodanoe above the average. Fat Cattle*— A moderate entry, quality varied, a few Hnea very prime. Demand not very aotlve, last week's values abont rnlin?, If anything a shade easier Heavy steers Bold at from 1 £7 to £10 si ; medium welnhta, £5 10s to £6 16a; heifers and fat oowb, £4 to £6 7s 6d, being at from 17a to 20j per 1001 b. Stobi Cattle —A moderate end , de mand not over brisk ; late values about ruling. A line of coming three-year old helfera sold at £3 per head, a ore oowb at £2 10s to £3 12s 6d. Dawy Cattle. — A numerous entry, with a slack demand. Valuea easier. Pat Sheep —A pretty full marked, quality varied, principally good, a fairly good number of shorn sheep being sent forward. Tne inqairy was moderately active fcom both local, and buyers for export, and the deoUne of last week was folly reoovered, second quality sheep par ticipating more particularly m the re oovery. The heaviest crossbreds sold at from 16 3 to 19i, and as high as 20a per head, lighter weights 12s 3d to 14s 6d. Shorn wethers sold at from 10s 4i to 12a 6d, do ewes 8j to 10s 33, merino wethers at from 8s 5d to 13a 2d. being at from 2£d to folly Si per 1b for mutton m the woo', and for shorn do 2d to 2£d per lb, accord ing as the quality varied. Fat Lambs.— A large entry, quality \ very varied, but m most oases very' superior. A good demand was shown, all lines selling at fully lata rates. Best aorts 10d 3d to 12 j 6d, medium 8a 6d to 10s, iuf erlor to %.

Store Sheep. — A small entry ; demand a very fair one, late valaes being quite upheld. Crossbred hoggets sold at from 10s Id to lls 3d, oronbred ewea and lambs to 12i 6d, and v line of merino ewes and lambs at lla 2d.

Pigs — A email entry; an active demand, late valuei being well maintained, Por kers up to 3£d par lb.

SPORTING.

JNAPIffR PaKK RAOES, (Pjsr Pbess Association,) Napier, October 10. The Napier Park races to-day were favored with aplandld weather and the attesdauou whu ioi 80.B o. Tito raoing was excellent,* bat boll-overs were the order of the day, the ? favorites being out of it, consequently the dividends were good. Free Handicap, of 50 soys ; one mile. Mr Bereßford'a oh o Leopold, 3yra. 7st i2ib; . ... ... i Mr Munn'a br h Waterfall, 4yrs, 7flt 91b 2 Mr Enko'a b m Batista, 4yrs, 7st 101 b 3 Eaoapade, Soudan, Oorsalr, and Pre tender also started, Time— lmln 50aecs. Dividends— £3 18a and£3lo« Handicap Hubdle Baob, of 70 bovsj about two milen. Mr Heron's blk g Erebus, aged, by Treason, 9it ... 1 Mr Joyce's b g Ftimum, 6yre Bafc 13 tb 2 Mr Elllngham's tb g Harold, aged, Bst 91b (carried 31b over) 3 Kangaroo, Clyde and Elastic also started. Time— 4min 17deo. Dividends— £B l7a, £12 12s. Pakk Stakes Handicap, of 200 sots ; distanoe 1£ mile Mr Kennedy's br o fteolase. 3jru, 7st3lb ... . ... 1 Mr Hunter's bm Leonore, 4yr«, 6at ... 2 Mr Jas, Munn's br h Waterfall, 4yrs, 7st 4lb ... ... ... ... 3 Silence,' Escutcheon, Dndn, Cairieier, Jet d'Eao, Meta and Partner also started. Won after a desperate struggle by a short head. Time— 2min 50aeo. Dividend— £l3 l6s and £11 8a Handicap Pony Race, of 25aovs ; six farlohga. Mr Newmans bm Fidget, 6st 101 b ... 1 Mr J. A- Hani's Dlt, 6it 31b 2 Mr A. Elllngham's b m Waxy, 7afc 41b 3 Ten starters. Dividends -£5 5s and £6 18s. Tramway Handicap, of 75aova ; six fur longs. Mr Hunter's Whisper, 7st 1 Mr Ellis' Lady Florio, 7at 13ib ... 2 Mr Keith's Escapade, Bat 61b.., . 3 Forester, Leopold, Balista, Rufae, Soudan, Tennyson, Man Friday, and Katlnka also started. Time— lmln 20aeo. Dividends— £ll 14s and £14 19a. Grand Stan© Handicap, of 40sovb, 7 furlonga*. Mr Kslth's Dadn, Bst lib 1 Mr Galnaford's Meta, 7at 2 Mr Hunter's Leonore, 6at 131 b.„ 3 Partner, Oorsalr aod Rlmu also started. Time— l«nln 343e0, Dividends— £2 10s and £2 19s. £3576 passed through the machine.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

[BY EXiCOT&IO TELKORAPH — COrYBIOXT]

(Received Ootober 11, noon)

Mklbouknk, Ootober 11. The following Is the latest betting on the Oaulfield Oup:~ 100 to 8 agalnat Pint arch, Charmer and Ohloago 100 — 4 — Pakeha 100 — 3 —— Newmaater (1000 to 30 taken)

100—1 —- Oaklelgh (1000 to 10 taken) Worcester has been eoratohed. Some good work was done an the train ing ground this morning. Mentor ran over Enfilade In the coarse of a mile and a half spin, doing the distance m 2aiin 53sec. Rudolph had the beat of Sinaonre and Pippo, who were pat over five farlongi together, the former's time being lmin 6Jseo. Brittomart and Prlnos Oonsott did a fast half mile.

ASHBURTON RIFLES' SOCIAL

The ABhbmton R'fl s held their second eooUl gathering of the season m the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. There was a vary good attendance, and the whole affair passed off most successfully. Tne hall was decorated wUh fl»gs, ever greens, e'c. An excellent programme' was provided, and the entertainment was cm of the best of its kind that has been held here for some tlm\ The principal foature of the evnning was the exhibitions on the Roman Hnga and double trap^zj by the Rosalie Bros. Thpsa items were given m first class style, and the f«ats of. the lrcil acrobats were deservedly, ap plauded. T<?o members of the Rifles carried out the clown business m connec tion with the former Itemln orthodox style, their performance being very creditable, indeed. A eqaad of the Rifles, under the command of O^t Dolman, went through a number of evolutions excellently, and both instructor and men are eitltled to credit for the long and careful preparation that must have been bestowed on thli Item. A double negro Bong and danoe, m ohsraoter, by Messrs R, Oullen and Yr> Matthews, was given In first-olaai style and warm'y applauded. Songs, with chorus by members of the Rifles/ were given by O»pt. Dolman, Lieut Fookt, and Mr Flokford. Muslo foi the dances was supplied by Messrs Gates and Ward, and Mr W, Hioks made an efficient M.O.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

(FBB PRESS ASSOCIATION J Sydney, October 10. The "Daily Telegraph " this morn ing publishes an article on the Bank of New Zealand. Referring to the way the money was squ.ndered at head quarters it says : " With such influences at work it is almost a matter for sur prise and certainly one for congratula tion that the Bank still exists; It has been the fashion to ascribe the position of the Bank to the depression existing throughout the colony, but we are inclined to think if the Bank suffered from the depression m the colony, the. latter suffered still . more severely through the Bank's mismanagement" The paper considers the increasing of the capital a wise step, and that if the Bank is managed with prudence it will come through with flying colors. The Committee of Investigation, it says, are entitled to great praise for the thorough manner m which their work was carried out. •

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BY SLEOTBIO TELEGRAPH — COPYBISHT.

(FIB PEBSS ASSOCIATION,)

ANOTHER ACTION AGAINST "THE TIMES."

London, October 9. Mr Henry Campbell, M.P. for Fer managh South, has .commenced an action for libel against "The Times," that paper having alleged he was the writer of the Parnell letters m his capacity as secretary. '

MUNIFICENT ENDOWMENT.

The Goldsmiths' Company have de clared their intention to endow the People's' Institute m South London with a gift equal to ■

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

11 The Times," m an article on the Melbourne Exhibition, states that the visit of Mr.F. Cowen to Victoria will result m perwaueut benefit to.ir?iisic. m Australia. ; ■• '

ENGLAND AND THE- COLONIES

Mr W. H. Smith, speaking at Gloucester, said that carrying out the colonial defence scheme meant prac tically Imperial federation, as the colonies had become partners with England m defending their mutual in terests. As evidence that the attach ment between the Mother Country and colonies was enhanced by the distance which : separated them, hie quoted the fact that New South Wales bad ;seut a contingent to the Soudan. He said the colonies were the life blood of England, and must eventually become stronger than and supersede: the Old Country. , y ;

BECHUANALAND.

Mr W. H, Smith; m the' coarse r of his speech at' Gloucester, said the Imperial Government had never in-" tended to cede Bechuanaland to the Cape. ■ ':-■■■:':..: ;■-.■.

GOYERNSHIP OF QUEENSLAND

It is rumored that Sir William Robinson, Governor of South Australia, will be appointed m place, of the late Sir Anthony Masgrave.

ARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Nbw Yobx, October $, The expedition which left Labrador some considerable time back, under the command of Lieut Wiggins, m order to ascertain whether the Arctic Ocean was navigable, so as to open a route from Labrador to the mouth of the Yenisei river, , Siberia, has returned. Lieutenant Wiggins reports that under the most favorable circumstances it would, be impossible for vessels to reach the northern portion of Asia.

GERMANY AND ZANZIBAR.

Bibum, October 9, Four frigates of the Germany navy have been ordered to proceed to Zan zibar to protect German subjects there.

THE AGROR EXPEDITION.

Oalquixa, Ootober 9. Information has been received' here that the Black Mountain expedition has occupied Chittabut after a severe engagement during which the enemy suffered serious loss. :

AUSTRALIAN.

(Pjsb Pbes& Association.} ,

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydnet. Ootober 10. The Port Darwin cable is interrupted and it is believed to have been broken by the repairing steamer, Sherard Osborne, while grappling for the old cable,

QUEENSLAND

B&isbanb, Ootober 10. , The funeral of Sir Anthomy Mus grave took place to-day. He was accorded a military funeral; and the ceremony presented an imposing spec tacle. The streets of the city were crowded with spectators. It is now believed that the cause of his death was strangulated hernia.

TRB ASHBUBTON GPABPIAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1888



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Wanted WANTED Known. — Mrs Merch, Dressmaker, has returned f oni Sydney, nnd re commenced business m Faundirs 1 Buildngs, next Mr R. •Apprentices wanted 10 78 ? ]f*HiS real Oaten, prcgooeticetes nnd i coKurr;t]nic»teß, Rock Oys ptb, fi"Bt of season ; Bfrracoata, lierriags, Flo'.in- ders cming In 10 98 WAHTFD a Boy to milk a Co'/ nnd m.ike himself generally u-.'-fu!. Apply office of this papa". 10 83 ~\\r ANTED — 500 Sacks — /lfrfd VV Harrison. 10 74 WANTKD— An office Boy. Apply m own handwriting to Man»p<»r Building Society, Ashburtoc. 10 93 WASTED a thoroughly respectable woman as Housekeeper ; must bare good references- Albo, tw" general \ servant*. Apply next Saturday, befo'f 12 o'clock, to Mrs Adams, Saundera' BalldlDga. 10 94 MRS ADAMS his removed to Sauc- derh' Build ngs, opposite RM!w y tetatioD. Crewel Silk", Wools, and Fancy Oo^- of every deßcri,. oi kept m stock . Aie for Eclipse Dyo Works. Registry office for Servants. 10 92 WANTKD to Sell, for £3 10s, a Ch'mney Sweepinej Machine, nearly tew, eoet £5. Apply office of thi9 pnper. 10 6 BOARD and Reßidencp for a Lady or Gentleman iv a private family Bedroom, with use of sitting room. — Apply O.D , Mail Office. 10 26 f^i REATEST Kale or the day, every- \JT thing cheap for Cash.— H. C Seoebs Melford House, WANTED Known— That Mrs Bill, Monthly Nuree, has removed from Pdter Street to D; Trevor's house, In Moore Street, 10t39 BOOTS. BOOTS.— Keep thu feet) dry and save doctor's bills. Quality is everything m bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Best value m New Zealand at Aahburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. — Robert Aloorn. IT ADIES 1 Jackets.— Just Opened a few I J Ladles very superior Jackets, botb m style and quality. Will be sold at Icbs than half their price during our present Sale. — H. C, Sbgbrs, Melford House. 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pxblic Notices. J -TTTE HAVE FOR SALE— One ten W horse power Traction Engine , with Combine and Elevators complete. \ all m perfect order. * For full particulars apply to - ■ FHIEDLANDER BEOS. 10t*8 * ; 1 FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ex •• Ooptlo' 1 and ••TtlDOf," a large and -vell-asßor'ed Stock of »H Fishing Riquisitts, v : z., Jtode, Lines. Heels, Stockings, Minnows, Files, Gaff Hfirk*. Mo«i>--uuifS. Assorted i Hooks, and evety Ai ic .-. f v r ihe Seaion, «t Lowest Prices. FlahlDg Llcjcee 1 c* vow be obtained fr m m«, Also, Hew Stock of CBICKBTING ANT> LAWN TENNIS MATHKIaLS. Wm. Zander, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, 1-OBACCONIST. FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE. Indies' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressing Saloons^ 8t165 Frozen Meat "TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for Bale m the Home Markets. Mbssbs Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give special attention to this business, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL 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, g 7J_ Aihbnrton and Rakaia .__ Wool .Wool Wool BEABOSTBBB 89. Tiyr I L E !3 A N D O 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 for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON, No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering here unless a Sa'e is effected . Periodical Sales will be held during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodious and convenient Stores, West Street, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer.' GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashbnrton and Bakaia. BAKER AID Co, TIMBER AND COAL » MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, "DEG to inform their numerous sup- porters that they have sold their Butlnets to Messrs McCallum and Co., EAST STEEET, To whom they trast their Customers will give their futnre orders, MR B. BASER, Being now In ohtrge of their Goal Y*rd». D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cub tomers and the Public generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their w»y to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS ■bowing conclusively that they have no deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform ah that as my sale so far has been such a iticcef ■ I Intend continuing it for another FOUR WEEKS, daring which time my Customers wlh have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other •tores,) Therefore you may depend opon getting BARGAINS It is a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a ■mall outlay, and I confidently assert— without gush, blow, or bnnkum— that I ■all twenty-five per oent. cheaper than ANY OTHER- HOUSE, and] shall continue to do bo tot another Mouth Therefore Don't delay, Parohaee white you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. 3). I C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BU.RNEET. STREET !