NOTES.

Post hoc ud non propter hoc — not because New Zealand has adopted the retrenchment policy, but certainly after her loyal subjects m this ultima tkule of her dominions have individually and collectively entered upon the path of severe economy, Her Most Gracious Majesty has been moved to follow their example; At least so the cable informs as, for we are not only told that " enormous ecohomy is being observed m the Queen's household," and that the " Royal Hunt has been abolished," but we are also informed of the reason for this new departure m the direction of thrift and self-denial. This is that the sum to be saved thereby is to be devoted to making provision for Her Majesty's grand-children. We are very glad to hear it, for the descendants of the Queen are now so numerous that the nation could scarcely ba expected to go on with w system of Royal allowances to the third and fourth generation. Indeed, seeing that the Royal income for a period of fifty years had been m round figures £620,000, equal to a total of thirty-one millions for the whole term, it might be supposed that, after defray ing all expeßßes of the Royal household, it must have been possible to* set aside a very considerable amount every year, and that the sum of those savings would by this thne be sufficient to make hand some provision for Her Majesty's grand-children-— numerous as they are — without the necessity of any special or " enormous " economy m the fifty second year of her reign.

Talking of royalties it is to be noted that with true Russian autocratic severity, His Majeßty the Czar has dis r missed his Minister for Railways because an accident happened the other day whereby the royal train came to grief. Not improbably the station-master, who despatched the train, despatched him self also, because he foresaw that the doom of the galleys, the knout, or the mines of Siberia awaited him, for there mnst be a victim to atone for so heinous an offence as hurting even a hair of the bead of the wearer of an Imperial Crowh. And all this because a high rate of speed was ordered, lest the journey should be too tediouß for royalty. Reading of these things, one is reminded of the saying of Sidney Smith, who propounded that the first step necessary to secure railway reform m his day wonld be to " kill a bishop," and when we think of the many reforms needed m New Zealand railway manage ment we are inclinod to wish — not that w Minister might be killed on bne of the lines — the taints forbid I but that not one, but all the Ministers had practical experience of the inconveniences and vexations which are constantly caused to those who have to use our railways by our present red-tape system of man - agement.

So Harbison is to be the new occupant of the Presidential chair of the greatest republic the world has ever known, and Cleveland is to take his leave of the White House. We are glad to hear it, because the recent action of Cleveland and his Secretary, Bayard, has been such as to show anything bat friendly feelings towards England. Nay, anything shabbier than the means which was taken m tbe hope of securing thereby for Cleveland the anti British vote, it would be impossible to conceive. Up to the time of the Sackville-West affair most people m these colonies were desirous to see Cleveland 6ecure a second term of office, but after that, there was not one m a dozen of those who took any interest m the matter who did not sincerely hope that he would be beaten, as* he has been. It is a draw back certainly that Harrison's return will probably prevent tbe reduction m tbe import duties on wool to which we were all. looking forward m the near future, and which wonld have meant a large and distinct benefit to New Zealand flock owners, and from this point of view Cleveland's defeat is to be regretted. As it is, our loyalty to the Old Country pulls one way and our self-interest the other.

Hoani Mare promises to go down to bistory as the New Zealand Jack Shep pard, being a perfect adept m prison breaking. How on earth he managed this last time to get np to a skylight 12ft above tbe floor of bis cell, and to force it *nd the iron bars by which it was protected sufficiently far up to enable him to get throngh seems most astounding, but the fact remains that he did it, and that so far as we know at present be is still at large, laughing it may be presumed \ at pakeha gaolers, and pakeha prisons. It is to be hoped that he will be caught again, and that this time the authorities wUI try to carry out the school boy doctrine of " finders keepers." For if not it will have to be accepted as a well understood fact tbat New Zealand gaols are not places for the safekeeping of prisoners for sucb time as tbe law and the judges appoint, but merely temporary Bojourning-plaoes duringpleasure — of the prisoners themselves. Really these frequent escapes are becoming a scandal, and it is abundantly evident tbat there is something rotten m the State of Denmark. Mr Fergus has, we see, returned from Australia, and is just now at Christchurch, and it will certainly be expected of him that he should at once institute a most rigorous enquiry with a view to finding out who or what is so blame. There is something wrong Somewhere, that's quite certain.

By-the-bye this reference to New Zea land prisons brings to mind the fact that at the moment of writing a poor old fellow is doing 14 days hard labor m the gaol at Auckland for taking a couple of roses, value two-pence, from tbe Albert Park. Tbe culprit is a baronet, Sir Charles Burdett (presumably a relative of the Baronesßßurdett-Coutts)wboisevidently m low water, for he is spoken of as pre senting a venerable and " dilapidated " appearance. There seems to be no doubt that he was rightly convicted of unlawfully plucking the roses, and it is quite right that people should be punished for wilfully despoiling plants I prodded for tbe general delectation of the public m places of public resort, but fburfeey (fays bard labor I that seems Wjn altogether excessive sentence, and errs as much on the side of severity as a winking at such offences would err on the side of laxity. Such a sentence is quite exceptional m New Zealand, and reminds us of the Justices, justice of r^ral districts m England where stealing a turnip ' is sometimes visited witl} a sentence nearly equal io. the punishment for j^laugQter,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(Per Press Association j Ghristohuroh, Novembe r 9 The Christchurch Bicycle Club held a rao3 meetlrg at Lancas'or Park which was well attended. Tho principal event, the ten mile handicap was won by O. M Suckling-, Pioneer Cub by 500 yard*). Mr J.,hn Olllvler onnounoes himself as a candidate for the representation of Linooln m Parliament m plnoe of Mr A. P. O'Oall-ghan resigned. | Last night there was a heavy foil of ■now on the hills at the southern side of Lyttelton Harbor.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(F-U. press assooiaiion.) Wrllingtok, November 10 A man named William Heaphy was killed while bush fei line; yesterday at Haloombe. He leaves a wife and family. A six roomed house and grocer's Bbop, occupied by Matilda Ramsay, Courtenay Place, was gutted by fire at 5 a.m. Ihe stook waa insured m the Victoria for £225, and the building, which was owned by P. Coffey, m the New Zealand Office tor £300. Timaru, November 10. Bruoa's oatmeal mill, the building which was blown over by a gale a few weeks ago, and has since been restored and strengthened, was offered for sale to-day under order of tha Court at the request of the mortgagees; It waa bought by the mortgagees at £2000, their claim being more than half as muoh again. It will probably be started working again. Invercargill, November 10, A rabblter named Cornelius Cough lan was accidentally shot dead by hla brother Wdli-m, while out rabbiting at Fairfax on Monday. It is believed that several Maoris about Riverton know of the existenoo of a track, uped by tbe aboiigines m olden times, between Southland and the West Coast. Great interest is now taken m the locality owing to recent explorations between Lake Te Anau aad Milford Sound. There is every indication tbat the overland route will bo largely used m the summer months. The unseanonable weather of late gavo place yesterday to general warmth and brilliant sunshine, and picnics, cricket, shooting matches and excursions by land and eea were the order of the day. In town th* chief event was the regatta, but oute.de attractions drew tbe bulk of the holiday-makers.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

!by electric telegraph— copyright) (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received November 10. 12.30 r>.m.

GERMANY AND FRANCE.

Paris, November 9. Admiral Krantz, Minister of Marine, states that if Germany expends two hundred and fifty million marks on the navy, France will expend a similar sum m increasing the effectiveness of the French navy.

ANARCHIST PLOT.

Five unemployed waiters have been arrested on suspicion of being con cerned m the recent dynamite ex plosion.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

London, November 9. The "Daily Telegraph" says that the Admiralty propose to build at least eight iron clads, twenty cruisers, and a number of torpedo boats. The Adrnir alty made an offer to the residents of British ports that if they provide vessels the Admiralty will defray the cost of equipping the same, excepting the cost of guns and material, end tbat the vessels may then be retained for the sole defence of the ports providing them.

MR GLADSTONE.

After the recent meeting at Birming ham Mr Gladstone drove through the Black Country, which for miles was gay with impromptu decorations, In the course of the journey Mr Glad stone met with the greatest enthusiasm.

THE WELSH GOLD MINES.

Mr Goschen has declined to reduce the royalties payable by the Welsh gold mines.

COLONIAL GOVERNOR.

The "Daily Chronicle" says that Lord Knutsford's refusal to the request of the Premier of Queensland for a voice m the selection of a Governor will hinder the cause of federation.

ANOTHER MURDER.

Another murder, similar to those recently committed at Whitechapel, has been reported to the police. No arrests have been made.

OBITUARY.

Admiral Bryon Drury, retired list.

MR BLAINE.

Washington, November 8.

It is expected that Mr Blame will re place „Mr Bayard as United States Secretary of State.

AFFAIRS AT SUAKIM.

Sua kirn, November 8. A sharp skirmish took place with the rebels to-day, but Major General Grenfell was unable (o dislodge the enemy. He has applied for further rein forcements.

[THE A8 HBURI ON GUARDIAN, tU^URDAY NOVEMBER 10, .888



Public Notices GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching:, Sail- maker. I -I I » BB) » I ii B«aM_aaBB»BBaM-M«MMMI HEW PAPERHANGMS BX "TAIRUI" NOW OPENED* i A BALES PAPERHiNGINGS ICASE DECORATING ENAMEL PAINTS James Graigie, TANCRED STREET. 10 13 SUPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PRODUOT 18 VERY SUPERIOR. HAVING made a special purchase of a large lot of Ashburton Tweeds, part of which I have had made up m the best style and finish, I now offer better value m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, than can be had anywhere iv New Zealand. Suits to measure* both fit and material guaranteed. VALUE UNEQUALLED. ROBE&T~ALCORN, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. M C CALLUM & CO. TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IRON- MONGERS. Have m Stock — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears, Including the following FAVORITE BRANDS:— W. and P. PARAGON 79 A S BURGON and BALLS' 8.8. A. BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOWS. Turkey Stones. RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDEBr RED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, McOallnm and Go . . 10*161 McCALLUI & Co., V Ashburton Branch j East Street, nesfc Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURERS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPEBHANGERS DECORATORS, Etc IRONMONGERY DEPt. Ye have landing aud to arrive, Stocltt ci /Varnishing and General Ironmongery, consisting of the following lines : — FENDERS, FIREI RONS •COAL VASES AMERICAN STOVES RANGES, HOLLOWAJRE TILE and other REGISTERS CUILERY, E.P. WARE OH DENS, TOOLS FENCING AND BARBED WIRE, etc., etc. TIMBER DEPARTMENT. We have on band exceptionally goo Stocks of KAURI, AMERICAN SHELVING, HOBART PALINGS, BPLIT POSTS and RAILb, and every d scription of BOUGH snd DRESSED TIMBER, Which vr" can b apply eithe- f 'om onr TARDS IN TOWN cr direct from our SOUTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot ba improved npon elsewhere, COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal , Brunner Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Includes the following Maobinery :— Complete Set Door and Sash, Standard making, r?pouting, Ridging, and Turning Machinery, PAINTING, FAPERHANGING. GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We oan confidently soliolt the support of our Ou.tcme.e and tbe publio general' y this Department. It being m eha'r'. • of experienced men, we guarantee 3lasa of work. ESTIMATES" GIVEN. We have just reoelved from nd 10,000 pieces of the latest and fashionable designs In Paperhangln- from 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS, OI_7vARNISHES PAPERHANGINGS GLASS— PIain, FiR-red, Enamelled— OUT TO ANY SIZE, And General S^-ock of Materials need n v_e Trade* In thanking our Customers and tb public generally for their liberal suppo, 8 In the past, we beg to announce that have re-organised our branoh under new nanagement, and m adding the Furnish-* ng and General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence that we aha reoelve the support it will olalm by variety and prioes.- McCallum & Co.< A, D, WELLS Mrfitgt



3 Public Notices. • ■ The AshtartO-i Drug fo limited IMPORTERS of English, American, and Gontinor.tal Medici es, and Druggists Goods, Indi _ Rubber and Steam Throat Sprnyp, Infants Food Warmers and all Nursery requirements, Enemas, Trusses, Blast ii Ft'c'-inga, Anklets and Knee Caps, Corsets (sup; ortingaldominal) and Bel's, Vaccina ion Shields, E oclric Teething Necklace?, Inv lili Y'eedin.-. Cups, l-poons, and Bed Slippers, Air B*dy and Cushions iv various shapes, Sponges and Sponge Bags. Natural Mineral Wafers, Vichy, Carls- bad, Hnnyadi, Escnlap, and Friedriohshall Medicines for Horee?, Cattle, and Domestic Animal?. Balls and Drenches administered when required. Brass Enemas, Breast Pumps, Galvanic Batteries, and many other articles and instruments Surgical and Veterinary Surgioul willingly lent to customers gratia EVERY ARTICLE OF THE BEST AND AT GREATLY REDUOED PBICEP. J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, _^____ Manager. Frozen Meat WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANOES on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for sale m the Home Markets. Messrs Miles Bros., etc,, onr London Agents, give special attention to this business, and have been successful m obtaining tho Highest prices. SHIPPERS OAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANOES, 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 o£ Shipping and pa j ment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc;, thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of timo. MILES & CO., Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 6 71 Ashbnrton and Rakaia. Wool Wool Wool SEABOnTBBB-89. TIT 1 L E S A N JO 0 0. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuir CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON No Commission oharged on Advanci and no Commission charged for offeria Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during th. Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiou and convenient Stores, West Street, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashburton and Rakaia. Frledlander Bros. Friedlander Bros. HAVE FOR SALE— Section 830, Cox Street Section 437, with good 6-roomed House and ont-house thereon-; good garden. Terms liberal. Skin Sales, WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES or ©KINS THROUGHOUT THB BEASON. Wool Wool Wool Season, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANOES ON THB ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed ln our hands for sale. Our Premises being well lighted afford speolal advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances and no Commission charged for offering WOOL unless a aale is effected, WOOL PACKS AT LOWEST OURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., fcJPETER WILLIAMS, £35 Auctioneer. SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE ore SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE-Fir Thursday of tho Month FRIEDLANDER BROS., m.F-U WILLIAMS,



D. Thomas- "VTEXT Ohertsoy Sn'e will b_ held on IX MONDAY, 10 h December. D. T-IOMAB. ■ METHVEN SALES. MY next PERIODICAL SALE al Mothven will be hold on THUKSDAY, Isth NOVEMBER Entries to be loft with Messrs HIBBE BROS. D. THOMAS, Aihbnrton. PERIODICAL SALES AT Mount Somers. I shall hold my next Auctioa Sale o? Live and Dead Stock and Sundries 01? WEDNESDAY, NOV 14, 1888 Entries to be left with Mb J_to Hood. D. THOMAS, Aehburton, Wool. Wool. Wool. XAM prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on tbe growing clips of Wool Plaoed In my bands for ealo or ehlpmen either In Ashburton, Christchurch, or any other Market. Wool Packs and every requisite on Palo at lowest prices, If no Sale effeoted no Commission or Charges made. First sale early m November. D. THOMAS, 10 112 Ashburton. D. Thomas, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.), A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, _i and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans negotiated, Weekly Sales of Live Stook, Tinwald and Ashbnrton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, Bideß, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Christchuroh Mercantile Finance Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dnnedln National Mortgage Co., Ohrlstohnrch Booth, Macdonald and Co., Christchurch Morton and White's Sheep Dip Buckeye Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Cc Graham's Foot Rot Composition. 9 6 D, THOMAS, Ashburton, i LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY, I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and am now. pre- j pared to take Kicks on Buildings, Ctock and Crops at curront rates, D, THOMAS, Ashburton. Skin Sales. I Bball bold Fortnightly Pales of the above throughout the (.enson at my WOOL STORES, West street, Ashburton D. THOMAS. I have the following mOPERTIEB FOR SALE. -j pf f\ Acres, Wakanui, grand lan -LOV/ and improvements A A Q Acres, Wakanui, rplend QQA Aores near Rakaia, splenc i __J OVJ lafid, all m crop, no hot . 1 OAA Acres near Mayfield A (\f\ Acres, Maronan, tussock QfTQ Acres, Weßt Melton, goo <J | U form /\ -f -| Aores, Edendale, near Fa TtJLJL tory, grand dairy fara easy terms ~l"f_fif_ Acrefl ' K y le > fl P ,en(J " l P r <>- -9-4-00 Acre8 ' Alford FoMflt information apply to D 3 THOMAS, Ashburton. ,



Public Notices. NOTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRB JOHN ORR & 00. having been appointed as Sole Agents for the MoCormiok Machines In Ashburton No Other Firm Ib authorized to oanvass for the Sale of M*.chlces or Extras In the Ashburton dlstrlot. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., Sole Agents In 11 29 New Zealand, ' T. ißnllocka Cr\o LET— 5-roomod house io Cameron JL Street, — Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.— House of Fivo Booms, together with about 9 acres of grass land. Rental, 10s 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK TO FARMERS. ASD OTHERS! FOR SALE A number of Blue Gum Saplings suitable for making Stook Yards, Sheep Yarda, etc. Apply to 10 116 T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 6-roomed House m Cox Street.— -Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. FOURroomed bouse m Peter Btreet lately occupied by Mr Norrish. Apply to L T. BULLOCK. TO LET. ROOMS m; the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ','''■■ L ' -»aBB-aB>BBBBBBB»»BBaBB{ f a. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AOCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clook sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Farming Implements and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. Clearing Bales held In town or Country as required, aud most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and .the Business of Absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Properties or Merohan. disc on easy terms. Advanoes made Instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. FOR SALE— Piano, In walnut, by John Brinsmead and Sons, London. A beautiful instrument, nearly new; cheap. TO LET— Hhops m Coleman's Build- ings. Reduced rents. Good brick building*: handsome shops. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HA'RRISON. *.. i i 11 wammmmmam Eden George. EDEN GEORGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and sur- rounding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by which Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THB USUAL COST, And that he has consequently reduced his prices as under :— Carte de Visites, Bs per doz., old prioe, 258 per doz. * Cabinets, 10s per doz, old pric?, 60s per doz; Boudoirs, 16s per doz, old price, 90_ per 6.0*. ; other bizob proportionately'rcduC-v.. Persons who were Photographed during the Ashburton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the above pi ices are so extremely small the finest work is guaran- teed, as the Photos taken by the new Eroce.s are vastly superior to those taken y the old one, and they are also permanent. At the above prices all Photos must be prepaid for, as no ledger will be kept and oa no account will this rule bo broken. When visiting Christchurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule, where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. Eden George, THB (FOPTJIi-R PHOTOGRAPHER



Public Notices H-J-UING will oommoaoa at Cold Btream, on TUESDAY, 20tb Novem ber 0. H. Dowdino 11*51 Oi Qlrou SALE, T.S. 1166, frontiog X'lO Cameron Street, prioe as aboVB. Terms can be arranged if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. STRAYED. STRAYED into Oookson'd Stables, a bay Hack Mare, blind on off aide. Owner eau have same by paying expenses. - 11 43 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING OOMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. Wool I AM prepared to purchase WOOL of all descriptions, m any quantity at full market prioes. G. BISSET. Also buyer of SHEEP- SKINS and HIDES. 11 28 Read "TBE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to bo published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Oompany, Limited, Mcl boor no Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUTTERS OF A BATTLE OF BBE-DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex, Ferguson dc Go. Glasgow. Particulars from -11 Wine Merchant?, Store- keepers, Hotelkecpera and Spirit Dealers. Whol sale Agents — Wm. Scoular 4 Co. Dunedin, TS.Z. 10 7 *TTTE HAVE FOR SALE— One ten YY horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FBIEDLANDER BEOS. 10t48 X A & ST. JOHN'S LODGB, No. 1868, E.G. j 1 N Emergency Meeting of the above _X Lodge will be held In the Maso-Jc I Hall. Tan-red street, on MONDAY, the 12th mat., at 7.30 p m Visitors oordlally Invited, CYRIL JEPHSON, 11 64 Hon Seo. 'THE "RED CROSB" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same prico ; also Peacheß, Pears, Apricots, of tne finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. Tho Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 ASBBURTON GAS, COAL AND COKE COMPANY, Lim. THE Tenth Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be he'd at the Company's offices, Arcade Chambers, Bnrnett Street, on THURSDAY, Novem- ber 15th, 1888, at 3 p.m. Businbbs: — To receive the Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. To eleot two Dlrectora m the plaoa of Messrs Hugo Frledlander and F. B. Standish, both of whom are eligible and. offer themielves for re-election. To elect an Auditor, and other general business. J. WARD, 11 37 Manager. STOOK FOR SALE BY TENDER. OFFERS will be received for the following portions of Stock m Premises In Temuka : — I. DRAPERY 11. IRONMONGERY 111. BOOTS AND SHOES IV. GROCERY V. CHINA, GLASS, CROCKERY, eto. One or more lots may be tendered for. Stook Lists, with conditions of Tender, may be seen at Mr Robert Alcorn's, Merohant, Ashburton, or with the Sub- scriber, to whom offers may be addressed op till THURSDAY, 15th Init. Premises to Let. JAMES WINNING, 11+33 Temuka. Rink de Paris, TO NIGHT. THE UEUAL PROGRAMME. TUEBDAY, 13th, A. Wilkle aud R. Elstou, Junr., will run for the Champion- ship against S. Clark's time. THE RTNK is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Morning Sea-ions, 7 to 8, and 10 to 12. Admission free ; Skates, 6d. Afternoon and Evening, 2.30 to 4.30 J 7 30 to 10 o'clock; R. ELSTON, Lessee and Manager. The Miners' Strike AT NEWCASTLE, N.S.W., HAS already proved to be a good thing for New Zealand. The Increased ontpot of all the mines In New Zealand has. necessitated the employment of large numbers of men m addition to the regular staff kept by proprietors of mines. Keep your money ln New Zealand, and help to make employment for the popula- tion. Burn Mount Somers and Westport Coal. I have made freah arrangements for the aupply of these two Ooala, and can now sell at Reduced Rates for CASH on delivery. Mount Somers Coal. Westport Coal Per ton, 23* 6d 45a Half ton, lis 61 23* Quarter ton, 6_ 12s Booking Extra, Mount Somers Coal per Trook load, In Trucks 17s 6d per ton Cash at Ashburton Station. NEWCASTLE COALALSO IN STOOK JOHN GTmSTELL.



! Auctions SATURDAY. 17th NOVEMBER. I\/TR T. BULL' CX will Bell by Anotlon J.v_L on acoount of Mr W. S. Kino, Ohrlstchuroh. Lots, 69 and 90. Gro*n Lane and Town Bait, East. Mr King having sold tho houses which have been removed, bai now deolded to sell the sections. Sata at 12 30. 11J50 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17xh NOVEMBER. Property well slmated m Tinwald for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has reoolved Instructions from Mrs Corrigan to sell by Publio Auction at the Aro»de on SATURDAY, 17th NOVEMBER. Lots 78 snd 87 fronting Main South Road, Tir wald, on whioh ara erected 2 •Shops with dwellings, also 6-R omed dwelling House, attaohed, Stable and out- houses at the back This property is well situated, fronting main thoroughfare, aad not far frrm the Railway Sta' lon, Terms Liberal. Inspection Invited. Sale at 12.15 o'olook. T. BULLOCK, 11 47 Auctioneer. b»»*-bb-----MMb«MMbb»b»Mb-^-»-W BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. THE following Is the seventy-sixth re- portof the directors of tbe Back of New South Wales, to the half-yearly general meeting of the. proprietors, held at the Cbief Banking House oo Wednesday the 31«t day of October, 1888 :— The Dheotors have the pleasure to sub- mit to the proprietors a statement of the aasats aod liabilities of the Bank on the 30th September la«t, with the auditors' report and declaration : — £ s. d. The net profits for the half- year, after deduoting re- bate on ourrent bills, interest on deposits, pay- ing note tax m the colonies providing for bad and doubtful debts, and re- ducing valuation of Bank premises amount to . . 121,267 6 3 To which is to be added — Undivided balanoe from last half year .. .. 6,393 610 Giving for distribution £127,660 13 1 Which tbe Directors reaom- mend to be appropriated as follows :— £ s. d; To payment of dividend at the rate of 15 per oent per annum .. 93,750 0 0 Bonus at tbe rate of 2£ per cent, per annum 15,625 0 0 Augmenta- tion of the reserve fund .. 10,000 0 0 Balanoe oar- ried to pro- fit and loss new ao- oount .. 8,285 13 1 - — , £127,66013 1 With tho above appropriation the re- serve fund will amount to £920,000. Daring the p*Bt half-year branches of the Bank have been opened at Burwood and Broken Hill In this colony, and at Fortitude Valley In Queensland, whilst those at Cromwell, N.Z, and Meirlwe, N.S.W , havo been closed. It, will be the duty of this meeting to elect a Director ln the room of J. R HUI, Etq , who retires by rotation, but Ib eligible for re-oleotion, and off.rs himself accordingly ; also to elcot a Direotor In the room of Thomas Oadell, Esq., re- signed, whcße place bBB meanwhile been filled by tbe appointment of J. T- Walker, Etq., a dnly qualified share- holder, who has given the requisite notice that be is a candidate. It will be necessary also to Gleet Auditors In the room of J S Harrison and Sydney Burdekln, E.qa , who now retire, the latter being eligible for re- election. Tbe dividend will be payable at the head office to-morrow, and at the branches on receipt of advice. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors. Thomas Btjcklakd, President. Aggregate Balance-sheet of the Bane of New South Wales, S*p timber 30th, 1888 (including London Branch to 30th June, 1888, and New Zealand Branohei to 3rd September, 1888.) _ £ s d To Bank Btock . . . . 1,250,000 0 0 Reserve fund .. .. 910,000 0 0 Notes m circulation . . 652,651 0 0 Bills payabl 1,794,375 110 Deposits and other lia- bilities .. .. 16,358,380 1 9 Profit and lobb.. .. 158,593 10 5 £21,118,999 14 0 Or. £ 8 d By ooin and oa.h balances 3,155,694 10 6 Bullion 52,612 2 1 Government securities 137,666 13 6 i Not ob of other Banks.. 17,596 0 0 Bank Premises. . .. 513,509 11 9 Bills receivable, bills j discounted, and other debtß due to the Bank. 17,240,463 17 10 Insurance aooount . . 1,456 18 4 £21,118,999 14 0 Profit and Lobs, September 30th, 1888. Dr. 1888. £ B d Sept. 30. To Rebate (at ourrent rates) on bills dis- counted not due at this date .. 25,932 17 4 Dividend at the rate ' of 15 per cent per annum .. .. 93,750 0 0 Bonus at the rate of 2£ per cent; per an- num ".. .. 15,625 0 0 Augmentation of the reserve fund . . 10,000 0 0 Balanoe carried to "Profit andloas," new aooount .. 8,285 13 1 £158,593 10 5 1 1888, £ s d Mar. 31. By amount from last aooount.. .. 6,893 6 10 Sept. 30. Balanoe of half year's profits, after providing for bad and doubtful debts, and inoluding re- coveries from debts previously written off as bad 147,200 3 7 $163,593 10 fi Reserve Fond September 30th, 1888. Dr. 1888 £ ad Sept, 30. To Balanoe .. 920,000 0 0 £920,000 0 0 1 Or. 1888: £ s d Mar; 81. To Balance .. 910,000 0 0 Sept; 30. Amount from profit and loss 10,000 0 0 £920,000 0 0 Audited 30th Qotober, 1888. * JJ S. Harbison \ *,-*•*,,.■ - U 48 Strai; &WIUH/ AutWow.



NOTICE Is hereby given that the Clerk will be In attendance at the RM. Oonrt Office, South Rakaia, on TUESDAY, 13th November Instant, be- tween the hoars of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m: By order. I J.R.OOLYEB, ' U 49 Olerk of Court. O. JK. Hugo WILL LECTURE AT Ashton Sobool, MONDAY next, tbe 12tb. Flemington School, TUESDAY next, the 13th. Greenstreat, THURSDAY nest, the W^ UW



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