TO CORRESPONDENTS

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MAIL NOTICES.

Friday, November 2nd. Mails for United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, and West Indies (via San Franoisco), Cape'of Good Hope, Sand wich Islands and Fiji, Northern Ports of New Zealand, &0., per s.s. Rotorua, as follows : — Ordinary letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, at 10 a.m. Tbis mail will be due m London on December 10th.

Prince of Wales' Birthday.

Note.— Friday, „ 9:h November, will be observed as a holiday, and the Post Office will be closed. Mails usually despatched on that day will close at eight o'olock on the previous evening, and on the same evening the office will be open between 7 and 8 o'olock for the delivery of correspondence only. Tho Telegraph Office will be open from 9 till 10 m the morning, and from 7 till 8 m the evening.

The Ashburton Gaurdian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A private cable from Home indicates that New Zealand wheat cargoes may Bell for 40a 64. An exchange says that Ministers expect to meet Parliament next year with a saving on the cost of the public service closely ap proximating to £100,000. The Mikado of Japan has almost finished his new palace, which oontains 400 rooms ; and the dining room will seat 127 guests. The furniture came from Germany, and a feature of the palace is an American piano. The duty payable on the real and personal estate of the late Henry Miller, of Mel bourne, is £75,83'! 0s £d. The value of the estate has been estimated at £1,556,680 83 2d, being £180,000 more than the estimates made on the application for probate. A memo from the Telegraphic Department notifies that a cable message has been received from Madras stating that "all lines to Bombay, Calcutta, and Ceylon are interrupted m consequence of a cyclone. The extent of damage is unknown as yet." Scene : Dictation class at school. Teacher — Now Johnny look at this. Is that the way to spell window? w-id-o-w. Johnny— No, sir. Teaoher-^-What is the difference between window and widow? Johnny — you can see through the one but not through the other That corap again 1 In a local yerterday we had occasion to Bay that " there is no suoh word as ' antiphelles ' that we kcow of." Our friend, however, preferred the inelegant and ungrammatical form "as we know of." We can't stand that as — we abstain from doubling the a. The " Southland Daily News " says r— Someone blundered the other day m tele graphing from Dunedin that the Mararoa had 600 passengers on board. Even after taking on a final contingent nt the Bluff of 3d she carried no more than 375 passengers. The Empress pf Germany has sent to the Czarina a beautiful fsn of violet wood which, when opened, displays the portraits of the four sons of the JSmperor William and herself. On tbe reverse side are texts m tho handwriting of the Empresß, which bid the great ones of the earth to be united m friendship. An Jrißh '* wake " m Southwark six weeks ago, was badly broken up m the small hours of tbe morning. The coffin was placed m a front room with candles 'no u^ual, and tho wake was proceeding m the kitchen, when one of the party went up stairs and found the room on tire, just m time to save a cremation, but anew coffin had to be got, that one being badly charred. Government statistics recently published place the population of the Jtussian Empire at 108,788,735, of which 81,725, 185 are m Russia proper, 10,136,725 are m tbe other provinoesof Russia m Europe, and 16,925,325 m Aaiatio Russia. St Petersburg is the moßt populous city, with a total of 801,303. I'jtyw population of Mosoow is 752,469, of Warsaw £54,293, and of Odessa 240,900.

We would remind our sporting readers tha | nominations close to-morrow night at 9 o'olock for all the events, except the hack race, at the Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting. The Master of the Ashburton Old Men's Home wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the reoeipt of a quantity of oake from tho Churohwardens of St. Stephen's Sohool fo»* the use of the inmates. 1 The train this morning from Timara brought a large number of passengers en route for the show. At Timaru quite a host of magemen, spielers, and little game men took tiokets north working upwards for the Christoburoh races. A number of the frator nity put m the day at the show. At the Education Board meeting on Thurs day the Clerk of Works was directed to report upon the application of the Ashburton Sohool * Committee for a grant of £21 to repair tho ; school and achoolhouse. Also upon the water supply at Barr Hill School, An application for painting at Winslow was deferrod. Tho tender of Mr T. King at £525 for a school and sehoolhouse at Dromore was accepted. In volumo 1 of the " Victorian Year Book," just 'to hand, a statement appears which reflects groat credit on New Zaaland. In the table headed " Idiocy m Various Countries," tho United States heads the lis\ having 15-33 idiots to every 10,000. persons, while New Zealand is at tbe bottom of the list with the small percentage of I*lß for the same number of persons. A meeting of tbe Domain Board was held at the Council Chambers yesterday, Mr E. G. Wright m tho chair. A motion, pre viously tabled, that the Government be asked to vest the Domain m tho Aahburton Borough Council wa9 put and oarried. A mo'ion by Mr W. O. Walker, seconded by the Mayor, " That tha thanks of the Board are due to the Chairman, Mr Wright, for his services/ was passed, and the meeting terminated. The " Timaru Herald " describes a new sheep brand invented by a North Island man as well worth the attention of sheepowners. A suitably shaped vessel containing the branding paint bas the brand formed at the bottom m finely perforated zino, and the act of dabbing on the brand oauses as muoh color to ooze out of the holes as is needed to make the mark. A man should brand with this as fast as they oan get out of his way. A tragic death has just been reported from Her Majesty's ship Oarysfort m tbe Mediter ranean. Two seamen were undergoing punishment m the cells, and the corporal of the guard should have visited them each hour to see that all was right. He went at two a.m. and found one of the prisoners dead and the other insensible. The cells m question are situated m the hottest part of the ship, close to the engine below all the decks. Death was due to suffocation. The London correspondent of the " Man-, Chester Guardian " is informed that a deputa tion is being organised to visit Australia, New Zealand, and India, with the object of interesting Highlanders abroad m the crofter question. The deputation will include one or two crofters, and probably Dr Maodonald, M.P. for Robs and Cromarty, the treasurer of the Crofter Aid Fund. It was intended to visit Amerioa also, but owing to the Preßi dental election, that part of the projected tour has been abandoned for the present. The same or a similar deputation will pro bably visit tho United States next year. . A curioas affair is reported from the south, whioh a contemporary gives as an illustration of the dangers of the Southland roads. A large cattle owner met with a serious loss whilst driving a mob of cattle along a danger ous mountain traok from Kingston to Queens town the other day. At that part known as the "Devil's Siairoase " one of the bullocks sprang over a preoipioe a thousand feet deep, followed by all the others. There were thirty* three animals m all, and the owner's loss was £400. Genera\ Sir H. W. Honnaio, X.C.8., who haß been offered the Governorship of Queens land is (sayn the " Press ") a distinguished Indian officer, who served throughout the Punjab campaign and Indian mutiny with great credit. He was presont during, the whole siege of Delhi, and at the final relief of Lucknow, where his horse was shot under him. He was wounded during the campaign m Rohilkund, He was formely a member of the Council of India. He has been Captain- General and Governor-in-Cbief of Jamaioa sinoo 1883. The salary attaohed to the last position is £6000. That of the late Governor of Queensland was £5000. The police did a little smart work at, the Dunedin Police Court the other day. Just aa the Court was rising, a passenger by the ship Nelson came to the ata'ion to report that his boxes had been robbed. At that moment a seaman of the' vessel, who had been aonviated of drunkenness and discharged was passing out with his swag. The police I official's eye fell on the swag, and suspicions were aroused. Tho sweg was searched, the' missing artioles found, a fresh oharge-sheet made out, the man was brought again before the Justices just as they wore going, the oase fully proved, and tbe culprit sentenced to a month's imprisonment, all m the space of a few minutes. This is what might be oalled red-hot justfoe, 1 Mr Topham, of Christcburch, leotured at the Templar Hall last evening to a rather small audience, which was aocounted for by a number of counter attractions. He dealt with the drink question m most of its phases, showing clearly how much better the country might be if the drink traffic were abolished. He adversely oritioised Mr Saundera' Stato distillery idea, and showed that neither free trade nor protection was an antidote for our depression, but rather the saving to the people of about two millions a year now spent'on the drink, and turning the same into more profitable sources for the laborer. He told m forcible language what he saw with his own eyes m Queensland of the doing of drink amongst some well-educated people, and also m Leeds, England. The leoture was well [interspersed with well-timed anecdotes. Those who did not attend lost a treat, for the verdict of all present was that Mr Topham is more than an ordinary lecturer. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed l and a wish was expressed that he might pay another visit to the town at some future time.

THE CHRISTCHURCH BURGLAR.

(PBR PREBB ASSOCIATION.) Dunkdin, November 1 • There was a large crowd at the railway station toriiight awaiting the arrival from Invercargill of Thomas Gleeßon, arres,ted for yarious burglaries here and m Christchurch, He is a young man, about nineteen or twenty with smooth face, and according to his state ment, is a native of Auckland, His collection I lis about one of ihe most raiscellaneous Character ever got together. Among his outfit were found a false beard and elaborate" t moustache, eyeglasses, and cosmetics, tie j had also an elaborate silk dress and filtinps which led to the leiief that he haa been masquerading m women's attire. All the goods Jest m Dunedin were found, and a considerable quantity from Chustchurch yhile others are believed to be proceeds of burglaries further north. He had fourteen watches, an ajr'gun, sajoonrjfie, sporting gun, a number of revolvers, jewelled dagger handsome pocket kpivps, chaips, ringg, sT.yer table napkin rings, fi&idrgtesses, boxing gloves, &c, and a number of cane'le tuds. pnly m cash was found on him,

AN EXTRAORDINARY EQUIPMENT

SPORTING.

EOUTH UANTEMBURY SPKING MEETING.

The eecond days racing undflr the nnapiceß of tho South Canterbury Rao'ng Club camo off aucceß3ful!y on Thur day? £1547 wero put th r ongh the machine, making a total of £2418 for the meeting. Mr Rutherford's Proßto appropriated tho hurdlca easily, and Mr J. YoungV Sir Julias tho GladHtone Handicap, The Ladies' Brcoelet foil to Miss Rutherford"** Wire -In, whilo Mr Cowie'a Brewer beat Qiibble (tho fovorite), Kimberley an! Collage Boy m the Squatter's Haudio;pof 50"soy?, paying a dividend of £7 4«. The trot fell to Mr Biasett's Semolha, 4Qsecs, and the Ladies' Purse and Con so"ation to Mr Youag's Sir JuKus, and Messrs Hobb's Hermitage respective!} .

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(per press Aftsoor.vrioH,) ! Auckland, November 1. It is anderstood lint a meeting of creditors of the old established firm of Henderson and McFarlane was held to-day. The liabilities were stated at £66,000, and the assets at £44,000. The estate was assigned to three trustees on behalf of the creditors. The body of Alfred Joe, the colored man, who was drowned, with two companions, about six weeks ago by the capsizing of a fish ing boat, has been recovered at Waikeke Island. Major Gudgeon, Commissioner of the Police Force, and who has been on a tour of inspec tion m this district, left for Napier to-day. WAIPAWA, Novernbor 1 Last night quite a host of applications for space was received by the Secretary of the Exhibition. The art exhibits are numerous and valuable, while the Home industries will make a splend d show. To-day is the last for applications. Subscriptions are coming m for a brass band fund. Wanganui, November 1. The entries for the Agricultural and Pastoral Show are very large, and everything points to a succetsful show on the Bth. Wkllingtok, Nivember 1 The Annual Show of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at Carterton to-day. The weather was showery, and affected the attendance. The entries numb?red 523, being an increase of 101 over those of last year. Mr J. R. Ray/ior was awarded the gold medal for Lincolns, Mr A. M'Kenzie for Shropshire Downs, and Mr W. C. Buchanan for Southdowns. I iscatorius was awarded the prize for the best thoroughbred stallion, and Laird o' Largo for the best draught stallion. Nelson, November 1 Mr John Gully, the well-known artist, died to-day, after a leng hy illness, aged sixty-nine. He settled down m Taranaki on first coming to the colony, and after some active service d ring the Maori War, came to Nelson m iB6O. In 1863 he was appointed draughtsman and surveyor under the Hon J. C. Richmond, Nel son, but the last ten years of his life have been devoted wholly to art. Donedin. November 1- At a meeting of the Dock Trust yesterday, only three members attended. It was decided to extend the time for floating the loan for the construction of a new dock for twelve months. One member proposed the resolution, the Chairman seconded it, and notwithstanding the protest of the third member, the resolution was carried. The Exhibition Committee are issuing cir culars to all Mayors, Chairmen of County Councils, and Town Boards, requesting the formation of local committees m etxh district.

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday. Present — Messrs Coster (chairman), Lyltelton, Stringfellow, Mulligan, I and Turner ; The Clerk reported on the various works carried out and m progress during the month : ; Mr Druey had not carried out his contract : faithfully, and his cheque was held over. A tention was called to the spreading of gorse from town sections still m the hands of the I Government. The Clerk also reported that this year there were fewer small birds about It was resolved to call for tenders for tjrubbimj the roads adjoining Crown Lan'ls m the township. Tenders to be accepted on the 1 ioth t y the Chairman and another member Tenders were also to be called for clearing i gorse on the Chertsey Road near the township The Chairman reported that the County 1 Council never wished to claim any of the 1 accrued monies from the sale of Village i_ Settlement lands, and the Commissioner of 1 Crown Lands w?s mistaken m his views ;' Resolved that the Clerk see Mr Gardner re 1 gravel pit, and if satisfactory arrangements 1 were made, Mr G. J. Webster be requested to . survey same at once I Resolved that W. Shannon be paid at the I 1 rate of 123 per day for 24 days for the work done on the River Road ; It was resolved to fence m the remainder ■ of the Board's section with iron fence ; tenders r to be called for labor i With legard to the cuttings on the Mitcham , River Road it was reported that the contractor ■ had not commence i the work, and it was decided that he now be requested to commence 1 the work at once It was decided to give is 6d per 100 for ■ small birds' eggs and heads, not including 1 starlings or goldfinches, the amount to be ■ raised to 2s per 100 if the County subsidised 1 the various Boards 1 Ihe Clerk's action with regard to holding 1 over Mr Druey's cheque, for the non-completion ! of his work was con idered, and Messrs Turner, Lyttelton, and Mulligan were 1 appointed a committee to inspect the crossing and deal with the matter With regard to the contractor on the Chertsey Boundary, it was reported <hat the crossings were m a very bad state, m fact unsafe for traffic, and Mr Stringfellow was requestei to inspect the work along with the Clerk, and if Mr Cronin, the contractor, did not finish according to specifications within one week, to put men on at the contractor's expense It was resolved that notices be sent to all occupiers of laftd to clear the roads of gorse, the same to be advertised. The Rev H. Collins waitad on the Board ' with a petition to the Bishop of the district, with respect to having the portion of the Cemetery set apart for the use cf the « hurch of England consecrated. — The same was signed by all iv the room. Correspondence was read from Morris Brown, relative to an account of Ijs for gorse grubbing sent m to the last meeting, and a deposit which he stated he could not get back. The Clerk reported that most of the work was included m. Brown's contract, and other items were to be paid by private individuals. The money really owing for work done was twenty shillings. Mr Brown waved on the Board and eij» plained his views, and on other accounts, which he now produced, It was resolved that the Hum £z 4s for work done be paid him, and with regard to his deposit it was decide i to return it, although he bad ploughed the side of a road to kill tussocks, and left it m a bad state. Mr G. J. Webster wrote, asking for a con* tinuance of the Board's surveying work, he having taken over h : s father's business, — Granted. ' The Property Tax Commissioner wrote re rates on Crown lands.— Left m the hands of the Clerk. ■ f It was reported that the sum of £21 i6s 8d had been yaid into the Board ? s' account as balance of subsidy on rates. ' The Under-Secretaiy for Pvblic Works forwarded a copy of Bill to amend the Public Works f 1 ct. — Laid on the table. An account for advertising ' ratepayers meet ing at Chertsey was 1 ordered to be charged to the Board." "*' " ' - • i*» It was resolved to call for tenders for fencing gravel pits-on South * oad, also to call tenders for shingling portions of Chertsey Boundary load, two yards to the chain. Accounts amounting to ,£146 18s 8d were passed for payment, after which tl>e members sat as a Cemetery Board, and after parsing accounts adjouvne^.

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LORD CARRINGTON

(PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. ) London, October 31. The « World " states that if Lord Carrington visits England he will not return to New South Wales. Sydney. November 1. Lord Carrington has given an em pbatie denial to the statement of the " World " that ho did not intend to return after a visit to England.

EASTERN NEWS

PROPOSED CHINESE RETALIA TION,

TROUBLE IN BRITISH BORNEO 1 FIRE IN A DOCKYARD. COFFINS AT A PREMIUM. (PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, November 1 The following Eastern news, per steamer at Thursday Island, is to hand, dated Hongkong, 15th October :— A Tientsin paper publishes a letter | from an official of the Emperor's Court at Pekin, stating that if the Chinese Exclusion Bill were passed by the United States China will have no option but to prohibit the landing of Americans m her territory, and should this step not have the desired effect, China would then cancel the treaties entered into with America, and recall her subjects living m the States, expel all Americans from China, and cease to hold intercourse with the United States. The following additional news from China and the East is to hand by the mail : — It is reported that serious trouble is impending with a native ruler m one quarter ot the British Borneo Company's territory. There is great distress m Honan and North lhrivi, owing to the Autumn freshets, which have turned the country into a huge sea A fire at Yokohama Dockyard des troyed a large factory and modelling house with machinery of great value. Two warships had a narrow escape. A report has reached Foo Chow that an epidemic haß caused frightful destruc tion of Hie m Hingua and Cheolghen districts. In September the mortality was so widespread that the supply of coffins was exhausted.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Pfiß PbBSS A8300IATI0N.)

INDECENT LITERATURE.

London, October 31. M. Vizetelly has been fined for publishing obscene literature.

STANLEY.

It is considered doubtful whether any credence is to be attached to the rumor of Stanley's death.

LORD NORMAN BY.

The Marquis of Norraanby is anxious to get the Governorship of Western Australia.

RELEASE OF MR. REDMOND.

Mr J. E. Redmond, member for Wexford, who was sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment for conspiracy m September, has been released.

SUEZ CANAL CONVENTION.

The Suez Canal Convention has been signed by all the Powers.

BOULANGER DEMONSTRATION

I'aris, Oofcober 31. A daughter of General Boulanger was married to-day, and the celebration of the ceremony was taken advantage of by his admirers to give Boulanger an immense ovation. It is estimated a hundred thousand people took part m it.

THE FRENCH NAVY.

Admiral Krantz delivered a speech m the Chamber ot Deputies yesterday, on the French navy. He said that m consequence of its present weak state new cruisers and gunboats were being constructed with the utmost expediency.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

The German Press is much enraged at the statement made by General De Mirabel during a speech at Nancy, that revenge on Germany would not long be delayed.

THE EMPEROR AND THE PRESS.

Berlin, October 31, The Emperor, while receiving a deputation who waited on him to welcome his Majesty on his return to Berlin, took occasion to deliver a strong rebuke to those writers m the Berlin Press who have been making capital by promulgating statements concerning the private doings of the Royal family.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

St. Petersburg, October 31. Twenty-one passengers were killed by the train being thrown off the line when proceeding to Azoff. The Minister of War is among those injured.

AUSTRALIAN.

(P3R PKB^S ASSOCIATION. )

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, November 1. The Bank of New South Wales has declared a dividend of 15 per cent with a bonus ofs2}£. The first instalment of Sir M. Mackenzie's book, describing the ill ness of the Emperor Frederick, appears m the " Sydney Morning Herald " on , Saturday. The sentence on Harris, convicted lof infanticide, has heen commuted to six months imprisonment. It appears he killed the child to save the life of the mother, who was confined In the bush where no medical assistance was available.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Perth, November 1, The petition of £he newspaper pro prietors against Chief Justice Qnslow has been forwarded to Lord I^nutsford, Secretary of State for tlje coionies.

VICTORIA.

Mblrouenb, November 1 Damages have been awarded." of ;£ioo and costs m the case of Ah Foy against the Collector of Customs.

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THE MINERS' STRIKE.

HOPEFUL OUTLOOK.

(per press association.)

Sydney. Novpraber 2. A conference Was held to-day between coal owners and . miners out on strike,' when an advance was made m the direc tion of the. settlement of the difficulty, and the outlook is now more hopeful.

LORD CARNARVON ON HIS TRAVELS.

[pur pi'.kss association.]

Londov, October 31 Tho Earl of Carnarvon delivered a lecture at his country seat, Newbury, on the subject of his recent tour m Australia. Ho referred m laudatory terms to the energy of tho colonists, and tho force of tho Australian character, and said the absence of pauperism was one of the most noticeable features m the colonies. The method of dealing with public lands also came m for warm praise from the speaker, who expressed his admiration of the land transfer system. Referring to the fiscal policy m the colonies, he said colonists were largely m favour of protection.

RAILWAY DISASTER

NIHILISM SUSPECTED.

(PER. PRESS ASSOCIATION.). (Reoelved Novembsr 2, 11 a.m.) St. Pexeksbueg.. November 1. Further particulars of the railway accident m Southern Russia show that that the train was travelling at express speed when the mishap occurred. The dinng saloon was wrecked and the sides crushed m but the roof of the car tilting beneath one of the sides shielded the occupants from injury. The Imperial Family was at breakfast at the time. Several of the suite were killed on other parts of the train. The castrophe is at present believed to be accidental, but there is a lurking suspicion that the Nihilists are at the bottom of it. [Received November 2, 12 30 p.m ] Following upon the derailing of the train conveying the Imperial family a number of arrests were made on sus picion of Nihilism. Among those apprehended were the special corres pondents of the " London Times " and "Standard." These gentlemen were sent unier escort to Baku but succeeded m proving their identity and were subsequently released.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, R.M.) civil, oases. I Robinson v D. Cairncrosa, £2 63, on a judgment enmrnons. Mr Wilding for plaintiff. Judgment for the amount claimed to bo paid by 17th November, oc 7 days Imprisonment. A. Tamer v W Campbell, £8 13 3J;~ Mr Parnell for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. — The evidence being taken the tt.M. considered the caao one that should nevar have come to the Court, and gave judgment for the defendant with costs. Miller and Page v Jephion and Moore, £6 6 —Mr Puraell for plaintiffi, Mr Oathberteon for defendants. — Miller de posed that on 11th Ootober a oontraot web maie for fl x catting and tying at 63 per ton with a weok'a notice on either aide. They had two 'or three days work at WiTo-vby and then th 9 defendants shifted them to Merewether'a at Tlnwald, they were then knocked oft, aa men came from Ranglora, and they had no notloo from de fend ana . The claim was for wages at 7s pec day for a week for three men. When they got the cheque or £6 10a, no notloe was given them, and it was not a settle ment m fall.— Fredk. Page, George Page> and Jamoa Taylor, corroborated Miller's evidenoe as to the oontraot made. — Mr Oathbertaon called Mr Moore, who de posed that Miller and Oo struck for higher rates and a new arrangement was made, bnt with the dlstlnot agreement that they might be knocked f fl at a moments notloe. The two men at Willowby roaelved 27a m a week for cutting and tying. — OroßS ex&miced by Mr Parnell — He had six months experience m fl»x mills, and his firm had constant troubles with the flix cat) era daring that time,— o. P. Jephaon gave evidence that Miller and Oo had agreed to cub for them at 6s per too, until mea were got from Rangiora to out and cart the flax to the mill, but no notice was arranged and It was impossible for Taylor to have heard the conversation with Miller and Oo — Cross-examined by Mr Parnell. ■—The cutters were not knocked off at any time through the. mill being overstocked with flax. He was positively certain no such agreement regarding notice had ever been made. — D. Oalrnorosa, engine driver, gave evldenca for the defenoo, and the R.M. decided that the notloa bad not been dearly proved, aod non«*alted the plaintiffs with usual costs* Tbo Oourt then rose.

THE MARKETS

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, October 31. The market rate of discount has de clined to 2 per cent. English wheat haß experienced a general advance of 6d. The continental market is steady, and American is also Advancing. The average price for .'English wheat m country markets is 30b 3d? The total quantity, of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,229,600 quarters, end for the Con tinent 646,000. The American visible supply has advanced to 33,500,000 bushels. The leather market is quiet, No alteration since the beginning of the month. Sydney, November 1. Potatoes— New Zealand, 755; Bal larat, 955, firm ; onions, Victorian, £9} bran, Is Id to Is 2d ; pollard, steady,, at 80d ; maize, 33 ; oats, firm, at 2s 7d. Wheat, chick, 3s 9d ; milling, 4s 5d to 4s 6d. Butter, locally made, 8d to lOd; cheese, best samples, 9d ; bacon, 9d to P^d, nominal ; hams, Is, quiet. r At the kauri sale, ex 20,000 ft 6£in by Jin, 15s j 10,000 ft 12inby l^in, 15s. Melbourne, November 1. Wheat strong at 4s ; milling ' sorts, 4s 6d. Flour, stone made £9 15s. Oats| $s lid. Barley, quiet. Mai^e, 3s Bd, Bran, Is. Sugar isimpro'virig; wbtfe sugars are quoted at £23 5s } {Trench" tablets,£3s. ■ v Adelaide. November 1. Wheat — Farmers' lots at Port Ade* Jaide, 4s <sd. Flour— Roller made, £11 j stone made, £10. Bran, Is Bid to Is 4d. Pollard, Is 2d. Oats, 3s fd. Business djill. '

" Rough on Piles." — Why suffer Piles ? I immediate relief and complete cure guaran- I leed. Ask for " Rough oa Piles." Sure cnve I for itch ng, protruding, bleeding, or any form % cf piles. 1

ASHBURTOH A. AND P. SHOW.

Prflßont— Mr J. C. N. Grlgg. V/ce-Pre Bidoiits— Meeara R. Millar, -R; Fried lander, W, J.Siloock, 0. Reid, J. Tuoker, Committee— Messrs T. T*olloolr, . D. Thom»»B, M. Stitt, A. McFarhne, P. Williams, T. E. Upton, A. Orr. D. McKsndry, J. Sm*ll, D. Osmeron, G. Jsmseoo, D. Butterick, P. Walker, J, S. Itestell, 2<\ Oookaon, J, Bonlf.:nt, D. Williamson, J. Lloyd, J. Shearer, D. Oliver, D. H Scoraton, W. O. Walker, 0. Q. H*wJod, L. Whito, W. Lytteltoa, W. Straohau, W. R, Clarke, 0. J. Hi.'oor, 8. S, Chapman, D. Brick, G. W. Laadley, H. Oallen, T, Tayhir, J. Gilraour, M. Friadjaoder, J. WhKhel), O. Lamb, J. Strlogfellow, J. H. Dent, A. Dawaon, W. Sutherland, . Jjueph. Hunt, J. W. Sawle, R. Mclntyre, S.Ffledlander, T. Morland, Treasurer— Mr Dj Thomas SeoreUey .— -Mr J. J. 0. Qia'ne. Tho eleventh annual Show of atook and Implemaut*, endsr tho auspices of the Aahbartoa Agrloulture and Pastoral Association wbb held at the grounds of the County Saleyards Company to-day. The weather was dull and there w»b a very good attandanoe of the public. The Ashburton Band was on the ground and at intervals during the day played selections of music Mrs Batler and Mr Kelly had. the Pablioins' booth and Mr 0. 'D*rli supplied light refreshments. The Bhow was perhaps the most auooes fnl ever held m Aahburton. The total nambera of entries was largely In exo3ss of that .of any former years^ and taken all ronad, the quality o? lha exhibits was first olas*. Thd folloaring table showing the numbar of entries la each eeotloa for sevardi years p3at will probably be of* interest, aa It will be enable a comparison to ba made of the n amber entered In each clans this year as against thoseior previous showB :—

The moat notioeable feature of this years entries was the large increase that had taken place In hcraes, tbe unmber entered being 381, irale op as follows:-. Draught 75, blood 7, carriage 37, hunters 5,. hfickneyo 41, ponies 12. Sheep, though an increaoe on lart year, show a falling off, whea an average for all the shows is taken. Cattle show a great falling off, bat pigs implements and dairy prod ace are increased and swell the total. Subjoined are descriptions of tbe various ol&BBea, co far as it was possible to I get them ready for thia. evening's issue, acd also as maoh of the pr'za list as was obtainable before we went to press :— HORSES. The show of horses was the largest and best ever brought together In the Associa* tlon'a Yards the number of enttles m all claesas numbering no less than 181, Of draught entires there was a grend ring of seven which we will cotioa iv the order m which, their names appear on the catalogue.. Theße were Conqueror, by Lord Salisbury, a Dunedin-bred horse a rich bright bay 4 yearf, standing 16 hands and showing good bone and hair, (his brother took first prize at Timaru) ; Dlplomecy, by Lord BapocsfieiS, 17 bands, 4 years, a very handsome bright bay, splendidly feathered, and showing great bone and substance— noticeable as being very smartly got op for tbe eaoasion his mane being a perfect network of colored wools. He was bred m the district by Mr John Grigg of Longbeaoh. Aooh* more, another 4 year old decenJant of Lord Salisbury, (reoenty brought into thfi district by Mr K. Gawp) a dappled bay, 16 hands and an inch, with fine forehand, .head and neck ; Kelvin well-know m the prize ring, a bright bay, with good barrel and splendid orest, Pateley Jook, by I Prince Royal, brad by Mr John Gilmour, Seafiald, a compact jat blaok horse stand ing an inch and a half batter than sixteen hands ; Quality Jock, by Pride of Soot land, bred by Mr Mcc of Oamaro, recently brought Into the di'trlpt by Mr Mao* donald and the property of Mr Daniel Brlok, an bo live 4 ye« old, within a fraction of 17 hands, of good color, brown with a suspicion of roan, well robbed op but rather light m the barrel, and Van* qulaher by Young Vanquisher, a rioh bay, 16 3. of great, bone and substance, bat a trifle bourse m tbe head.: The judging of this section waa a matter of oureful consideration for the Judges who took great pains m making their a«? ard. The three first drawn out for honors were Diplomacy, Kelvin, and Vanquisher, and after a very careful examination, Diplo* macy was awarded the red tloket, Kelvin aecoud. Vanqa'Bher hlyhly commended. Dlplomaoy last year took first at Ashbnr> ton as a 3 year old, and Vanquisher was placed second, their places being reversed at Christen arch. In Olsbs 55 mare m foal or with foal at foot, three (out of four ' entered) made their appearance. These were Mr T. Taylor's Molly, m foal to Clansman, Mr John Small's, Mill Palmer, by Lord Salisbury, and Messrs Clark £rps, Bloss, with foal by Young Hero, After oareful Inspection there was some difference of qnlnlqn amqog ing judges In reepeot Jto th« mire Miss P«!mer which was, however, eventually pat on one side, Mr Taylor's Molly, being plaoed first, and Messrs Olark Broa Blobs, eeoond. In mares with two of their progeby, Bloat again made her appear* anoe with 3 yearold filly Flower, and 2 year old colt Banker, her competitor being Mr John Small's Larnell, with 4 year old Diamond, and 2 year old Violet, both by Kelvin, The latter secured toe. red ticket, Messrs Clarke Brrs, eeaorid,— la dry mares, of eight entries five pas m an appearance ; a very good lot, among ! them Mr John Giimour's Bmpress being notlcoable'as a very handsome mare, with splendid top, but showing rather maoh d ayll^ht under her. Mr Sanll's Diamond, by Kelvin, a very compact, usefal mare, ahoning a good deal of reaerob.'anoe to e^ Suffolk PuDch, and the same exhibitor's Fanny, by Sir Colin, a grand dhss.tndt, with fine action, and Messrs Clarke "Bros, fine ohesthat mate Marchtoness ali'o found many admirers. After much consumption the judges gave the red ticket to Diamond, Fanny second, Empress highly com* mended. Two very handson)a three* year old fillies faotfd the jtidgei/'Ghai'merj by O&left'ain/ acid Counteer, by Kflvln,' both Mr John Gilmout's property. Charmer »as awarded fi st honors, Ooaa< tesß seaond. Of two-year old fillies, there .was a very pretty ring of five, all good| 'Mr Grigs ibowlog one by Lord^saqoqi^

THE A3HBURI ON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY NOYEMBEfi 2, 1888



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DIARY. Moon's Oot-No7 Pun Sun Moon Moon ago at Rises Sets. Rises Sets. noon. a.m. a.m. 20 Monday .. 4.48 6^9 I^B 11.36 23 p.m. 8D Tuesday .. 447 6.40 3.14 0.41 34 31 Wcdncsdny.. 4.46 642 2.46 1.49 15 1 Thursday .. 4.45 6.43 3.18 80 26 3 Fridny.. .. 4.44 6.44 3.47 4.13 27 3 Saturday ... 4.42 6.46 418 6.20 28 * Snrion y •• 441 6 - 47 4 - M 6 - 48 ° Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 8 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. Tho Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'olcok in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rißes about 2 a.m. and Bhinesti 11 morning The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. ■ and shines till sunrise.



The best medioine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, eto. — the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medioal syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer'rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medioal clinics and universities, tbe offioial communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam— all these are authentic docu- ments, and, as suoh, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, eto : Burning of the right hand through the ex- plosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on ths volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year-old patient waß completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m three weeks under daily applications of Eucalyptio Extract dressing. The patient has retained tha full UO9 of tba band.— (Advt.) 1



The best Keajepy for Indigemeon. — Norton's Cawomjlp Pil^s are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges- tion, which is the cause of nearly alt the diseases to which we are subject. Norton s Pills, with justice ca!'?d the ''natural strengthener of the human stomach,- R<?t as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, a»'d safe under auycircum- tances Sold m boitjes & is i£d, 2s 96, 4s, by all mcdi^lne^vendoKlthroughout the Wort'



QUOD FACIMU3 VALDB PACIMUS (" What wo do- we do well.") TtliS OHRISTC^TuTIOH DS NTAL BTJRGEttf, 168 Oaßhel Street, Ohmtchn-CQ, nos.t Robin- son's Boot Store, and attha O.tifpri, Duneiin. All operations at etnctly unUorm ancl moderate Fees. Consultation free. S. MYEKB AND CO., BURGEON DENTISTS; NATURAL. DURABLE. COMFORTABLE. NITIiOU.3 OXtDE GAS administered* Thin Ai teitbctic loaves no nnplenaant effects, ar.d by its use the ex'ractio - of Bai Stnrapa and I Teeth is rendered perfectly Painlo3B aad Effective. Administ-rcd daily. Fee for ad- ministration of Ua?, 63. Extraction. 2s 6d a tooth. Hours of p.t endanns, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Private residence, 9 J East Belt; Tbe .icknow'cdgod snpeno»ity rf AMERI- CAN DESTISTRV m tho cooEtruction of Aitificial Teeth, ths most finißbed workavn- Bhip, and replacing tho lost teeth TttM« 1-ORARILY /sLMOSr IMMEDIATELY after extraction, htro »wtabl:ehQfl onr reputation. A single Artificial Tooth, 103 , coaiplete set, Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent, £10 10a; ArMfichl Teeth Mid Dantures made by oth^r denti«ts ramodolled at Rtnall ciet. StODDing, Scaling, Perfect and Pdinle»s»



Wanted \JU ANIED Known — Mrs Merch, vV Dr9sßmaker, has returned from Sydney, and recommenced business m Faußders' Bufldngs, next MrR. .ileorn's. 10 7S , MRS ADAMS hits removed to Saac- dors' Buildings, opposite R*Uw-y Station. Crewel Silks, Wools, and Fancy Goods of every description kept In stock. I Agent for Folipso D/e Works. Registry offioe for Servants. 10 92 "TTTAtSTED Known— Andrew Orr Is VV showing beautiful Embroidered Robes, Gorgets, new Dress Goods,. Ladies trimmed Hitn and B nno'p, Ribbons Flowers, acd Feathers. 10 183 "TI TANTED overyoue to know that VV J. C. DrxoAi is a Land Brokor, Hoensod to pr'opire and register Transfer.- 1 , Mortgages, Ei cuxbnncas, Leases, "Regis- tration /.bslrao o, Pow.ra of Attorney, Applications lo bri-g Lanl undor tho Act, Mil every description of instruments uiiucr lli9 Land Transfer Act. — J. 0. pIL\OAN, Arcade, ABhbur:on. 10J101 *T\/ ANTED Known —J. Okr and Co VV are no * showing Ladios' and Children's Artißtic Millinery m Great Variety. T?OR gennlne Aehburton Tweed Suits Xl read? made, or to measure, fit and quality guaranteed, and at prices un- rqaalled, go <o R. Aloorn, Ashburton Cluth'Dg Mart, Sounders' Bnildiv'es. GLASGOW DRAPiSRY and CLOTHING OOMPAKY. Tre- mendous Bargains. WANTED Known.— J. Oim avd Co invite Lac ies to inspect their large and vari.d assort men t of Summer Dresa Materials. Over one thousand piects to select from WANTED Known— The best and cheapest honse for Wedding ( ut- fits, Family Mourning, Woollen Dresses, Silk Maroery, a id General Fancy Goods, Is Andbew Übk's. 10 185 SHEEP SHEARS, 11 A'e, BB A's, and BBvlNZ'a; and genuine Turkey Stones. — Bobsbt Aioorn, Saundera' Bu'.ldiDgs. WASTED Known— That Mks Bill, Monthly Noree, has removed from Peter Street to J): 7'revor'a honse, I In Moore Street. 10t39 WANTED Known.- J Obr and Co are now showing a large assort- ment of Ladieß* Embroidered Robes from 10s 6d, rTTANTED Known— Andrew Orr is VV fhowlDg a grand didplay of Ash- burton, Kdap i, Boslyn, and Worsted Tweedn fur suitß. Suits to measare from £3 103. 10 184 WANTED Known.— J.:Orr and Co are now fehowing a Large Assortment of Feathers, Blowers, .Ribbons Leo b Gloves, &o. 101102 STOCKINGS— 70G paira of Ladies and Children's sample Hods ju3t openod under the old Tariff.) All quality to be sold cheap during our sale. — H. O. Sioers, Melford House. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. WANTED Known— Wo are now showing a splendid assortment of Summer Millinery and Drapery, at very low prices.— H. 0. Sr.aKRS, Melford House. \I / AKTKD Known— Andrew Orr VV r»BB opene''- b!o Sksoikl Ship- ment of hlgh-claes Drapery, Clcuhinp, and Boots, ex Tongariro. Tho very Inteet L-jnduu faehloca. 10 182 WANTED Known. — J Our and, Cvs Drapery Department !s under new management. Prices o£ the Whole Stcc* have boon revised and reduced to such a point us will oommand aspee'iy Bale. WANTED Known— We are now showing a grand assortment of Trimmed snd Uut-immed Hits aDd Bonnets. Tho largest Stock to choose from m town, an i the cheapest housa.— H. 0. Segrrb, Melford He use. TTyTANTED Known.— J. Orr and Co VV are now showing the Leading Nov (ties m Ladies' Mantles, Jackets, and Dust n ,l aka. THE FEDfcItAL O'FFEB PALAO.% at the corner of Collins & King Streets, Melbourne. 'Kow open for busioefs. The Federal Palace is only two minatas walk from the Central Railway Station and tho Wharves. The Palace contains 650 rooms, comprising Drawing, Dining, Reading, Bitting, Billard, Bed, ard other rooms. Special accommodation for families and permanent boarders. The Cuisine and Table appointments for the daily luncheon are a speciality, Particular care exercised to eecuro perfeot immunity from Accident by Fire. All charges moderate. 9 25 GEO. COHEN, Manager. Summer 1888. Latest JMovelties IK ALL DEPARTMENTS, NOW ON VIEW ; AT THS3 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Everything New. New Shirts. New Underclothing, New Ties, New Hats, New Salti for Boys, New Suits for Men, Everything New and of the LATEST FASHIONS. See oar Windows, and jadgo for yourael?6t ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY AND BOY FRCM THE* Hew Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER,



Fablic Notice 3 M C CALLUM & CO. HAVING A LARGE BTOOK OF Newcastle Coal On hand we beg to advieo onr Customers that wo havo reduced tho price for cash to Per Ton.., 50j Per Ton 25? 6d Per |-Ton 13s WJB3 HAVE ALSO I«'p)it and Halvem Coal IN STOCK. MALVERN WEBTPOBT Per Ton. 223 6d 45a Half-Tea, Us 61 23i Quarter-Ton 6s - 12a WEIGHT GUARANTEED. BOOKING EXTrfA. McOallum and Co 10*161 Frozen Meat TITE are prepared to make LIBERAL W ADVANCES on Frozen Moat placed m onr handß for sale m the Home Markets. Massra Milm Bros., etc,, oar London Agents, give epecial attention to this business, and have been auccessful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT BALES From the moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to oar order we nudertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc, thus relieving shippers of all tronblo and loss of time. MILES & CO., Chrietchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, g 71 Aihbarton and Bakalo- Wool t Wool Wool SEASON 1888 89. *]tf I L E S A N O 0 O. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH .ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuin CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or j Shipment to MILES BBOS. AND CO., LONDOJi No Commission charged on Advanci and no Commission charged for offeria Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held daring the Season at Mr Geo. Jameeon'a commodioo and convenient Stores, West Street. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEOBGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 ABhbnrton and Bakaia. Friedlander Bros. Friedlander Bros. HAVE FOR SALE— Section 830, Cox Street Seciou 437, wi:h good 6-roomed House •nd ou f -boase thereon ; good garden. Tatmi liberal. Skin Sales, WE HOLD SALES or SKINS THROUGHOUT THE tsEASON. Wool Wool Wool Season, 1888-89. We ire prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Olf THE ENSUING OLIf OF WOOL Placed In onr hands for sale. Onr Premises being well lighted afford speolal advantages for displaying WOOL. Ho Commission charged on advances! and no Commission charged for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PACKS AT LOWEST CURRENT, RATES. FBIEDLANDER BROS., fcPETER WILLIAMS, g35 Auctioneer. SALES OF HOUSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FOBNIIUKE ON SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES ON . TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE-F: Ttnrada} of the Month FKIEDLANDER BROS. WILLIAMS