THE MAORI RACE.

A very able, Interesting and Instructive lecture on the Maori r»oe was delivered In tbe Wesleyan Church last night by the Rev. Mr Battle before a large aadienoe. Mr Battle, as the nnn of one of the early missionaries has had golden opportunities of becoming acquainted with the habit b, history, and customs of the Native Inhabi tants of these islands, and that he has •Tailed himself of these opportunities was folly made manifest last evening by his masterly treatment of his subject. After some explanatory remarks, a few words were devoted to tbe question of the origin of tbe Maori race. It was supposed- and this theory received general credence — that these Islands, prior to the advent of the Maori*, were occupied by another and Inferior race j and color was lent to this belief by reason of the fact that the aboriginal inhabitants of the South Island and of the Chatham group were vastly Inferior, both m pbyslq-ae and intelligence, to tbe genuine Maori, as represented by thi North Islander. The traditions of the Natives gave Hjwalkl as their original home, and stated that one Kope, being driven on to the shores of New Zealand by an adverse wind, spread tha report of its riohneis and favorable ellmate among his countrymen, the mult being that at there was a disagree- Dent between the rulers and some of the ruled of Hawaiki, thirtiea canoes laden with the malcontents set oat fur tbe new land. No place nan.cd Hawaiki was known, but there was an island called Hawaii In the Sandwich group, and another known as Savali m tbe Samoan group, the respective claims of which to Be regarded as the " Whence of tbe Maori " were urged by many authorities, said the leoturer, who, however, made no reference to Mr Edward Tregear's theory, tacitly endorsed by Proftsor riax Miiller, that the Biaori is an off shoot of the great Aryan stock, that be came to New Zealand almoet direct from Asia, and that the mythical Hawaiki is a corruption of the term implying a nether work — or m other words, the world whioh sank behind them when on their long Toyage to New Zealand. At all events the remembrance of the thir teen canoes appears to have been preserved, and these m m*ny cases gave their names to the tribes who are supposed to be descended from the original occupants ; and two of the ocean going steamers engaged m the New Zealand trade, the Tainal and the Anwa, take their names from two of the canoes which tradition says served to convey the Maoris to these shores. Tbe class dis tinctions of the Natives next received notice at the hands of tbe leoturer, who seleoted Rewl, the great JNgatlmaniapoto chief, as a typical specimen of the rangitirs, or noble. He gave several personal reminiscences of the grand old chief, and said that it would have been good If the Maoris had many more such as he, and it would also be good if the Europeans would cultivate his nobility of oharaoter. Brief notice was given to the half castes, who, as tbe lecturer ssid, were almost invariably handsome and well made, and had Bbown themselves capable, with the aid of education, of taking a stand alongside the European, as m fact had also the Maori m many instances. -In dealing with tbe subject of the language of tbe Natives, Mr Buule made reference to the labors of the missionaries m reducing tbe language to writing— labors which bad been of the greatest benefit m civilizing and Christianizing the Maoris, bnt whioh had not yet reoeived their doe recognition. M*orl orators were fond of metaphor and synonym ; whereas it was expected a European speaker should be dear and to the point, a Maori gained great kudos If %t succeeded m mystifying hU audience. Je Whiti's famous saying, " the potato Is cooked," was a case m point. Reference was made to the connection of Sir George Grey, whose name was teoelved with ap plauie, with Maoris ff »lrs, and the lecturer apoke m high terms of praise of Sir George's geuerout gift of his splendid col- Section of native curios and relics to tbe colony. Tbe joolal life of oar dark skinned fellow-Inhabitants of these Islands was the next subjeot touched upon. In the old days polygamy, and as a conse quence, infanticide were oommon, and it was one of the hardest labors of the mis sionaries to induce the Native chiefs to give np taking to themselves a plurality of wives. Slavery was common before the good work of the missionaries had made Itself felt, aud the sieves sometimes gained considerable influence In tbe commuLl y t As with the European tbe three great spoons of the Maori's life were his birth, his marriage and his death, and tbe lecturer described at some length the ceremonies attendant upon these events, «ansing some amusement when h« stated that a continuous leap*year prevailed among the Natives, In so far as proposals of marriage were concerned, the privilege of " popping the question " devolving on the lady. The Natives were passionately fond of cards and drafts, and were adepts at these games. The lecturer stated that he would like to see a game of drafts between the " Herd Laddie " and a Maori player ; if he were a betting man he would certainly put his money on the dark skinned player. The last recorded case of cannibalism m New Zealand was In 1842, *nd Mr Battle after referring to the most notable oases of this kind, discussed the religions Ideas of the Natives before Chris tianity was introduced. They were even , to this day very superstitious, and had great dread of darkness, going out at night M little as possible. Mr Battle spoke at some length on the subject of mission work and expresied the opinion that tbe Christian Churches were not doing their duty towards the Maori, and that a-great many more missionaries were needed. There had been seasons of spostaoy— the outbreak of Haahauiam m Taranakl m 1864, being one of these ; this peculiar creed had been described as a mixture of Judse'sm, Mormonism and Spiritualism. The causes that led up to the King move ment, and to the war were investigated. One of the provisions of the treaty of Waitacgl acknowledged the title of the Maori to his land, but gave the Govern ment the right, of pre-emption. This provision bad been the cause of great trouble and the Government wore now beginning to see that the Native should be allowed to deal with his lands as he Jlked. At one time the Maoris began to Be^l a great deal of land, when the Govern ment stepped In and enforced their right of preV m P tJon> The Maoris then re fused to do anything with their land, they would .neither sell nor lease, and that policy of ex^lusifeness was only just breaking down & the present time. The real cause of the *« was not any spirit of rebellion, bat the desire of the Natives for happiness and welding. In addition to the comforts and bleasuigs of civilization the Europeans brought V*th them the curse of drink, and that mh\cb was even worse than drink. The Maori chiefs saw how " civilisation " was destroying; their people, and made repeated application for tbe strong arm of the law to prevent the continuance of the evil. Time after time, were these requests scornfully listened to, and uegleoted, and at Ust the Maoris thought that if tbe European would not rale them rightly, they had better have a king and a law of their own. That was how the trouble arose. The British authorities could not jrecognfza an inde pendent king within their own territory, and hence a little war was undertaken* Hostilities commenced In Taranaki m 1858, and In 1863 the seat of the war was removed to Waikato. Tbe leoturer de acibed the sharp lesson the Brit'sh received at Ranglrlrl, and referred to the memorable defence of OraktkU. The British mined the redoubt, but previous to blowing the Maoris np gave them the «b|Qoe of ivcwoioc, proved peace

was haughtily deolined by Rewl, whose famous reply to the pakeba's overtures, "We wi'l fight for ever and ever and ever" has become historical. However, the Maoris at Orakau were not blown up ; In spite of soldiers having been disposed »i all the points of exit to prevent an esope. they got out of the redoubt and cleared away. After a passlug referenoe to the effects of the war the lecturer vehemently denounced proposals that had been made for the separate government of the tw< islands ; what God had j lined together, said be, let no man put asunder. During the evening several selections were reD'gr^d by the choir and refreshments prcrded by the ladles of t be oongre^B lon, were handed round after the lecture. The oustomtry votes of thanks were pssced and the proceedings were oncluded with prayer. Mr D. H. Brown occupied the chair during the evening.

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr D. Thomas (late o! Matsou, Cox, and Go.) reports upon the live stock market for the Ashburton District for the week ending for August 21st, as follows : — On Tuesday at the Aahburton Yards I held my usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs. The total entry for the day comprises about 1400 sheep, of which I sold 991, and 9 head of cattle. The wet weather of the past j three weeks had a most depressing influence on the entries, and many lines that should have come forward were unable to travel, still those that did come met with a ready sale. Beef of good quality met with a better market, and I expeot to see stores and beef both rise m value m the future. I sold fat merino ewes, 8s; crossbred ewes, 12s 3d, 12s 4d; wethers, 15s 6d; crossbred ewes m lamb, lls 6d to 12s 9d ; crossbred hoggets, 9s sd. In beef— Fat heifers, £5 12s 6d, £5 17fl 6d, £4 10s, £3 10s, £3 7s 6d. Oo Saturday we held a clearing sale of Mr Horsfall's horses, stook, implements, and grain, the whole of whioh were sold. Double furrow ploughs, £4 15s ; harrows, £3 ; oats, Is B§d to Is lOd; seconds oats, Is Bd. Sundries at good prices. At Methven we held our first sale of stook and sundries, when a fair entry came forward, and, despite the weather, we had a good sale, most of the entries being sold at satisfactory prices. _____________

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pkb. Press Association.;

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

London, August 22. Mr Edward Wakefield, of Welling ton, writes a letter to the " Times," m which he says the agitation against the Chinese m the colonies isuncalled for, and that it has been created to serve oolitical ends.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secre tary to the Queen, has refused to pre sent her Majesty the petitions sent from Ireland, praying for the release of John Dillon:

MR PRITCHARD MORGAN.

London, August 23 Mr Pritchard Morgan, one of the owners of the Welsh gold mines near Dolgelly, is announced as the Unionist candidate for the Methyr Tydvil seat, vacant by the death of Mr Henry Richard,

CHINESE PROHIBITION.

Washington, Augubt 22. The House of Representatives have passed the Chinese Prohibition Bill.

DAMAGE BY HURRICANES.

Enormous damage has been done by hurricanes m the Eastern States. ' 1

STANLEY.

Zanzibar, August 22. News has been received here that Major Barttelot, with three Europeans and a force of 600 natives, left Yam barri early m June on his way to re lieve Stanley.

AFGHAN AFFAIRS.

Cabul, August 23. The Turkestan troops will remain faithful to the Ameer, and the over throw of Ishak Khan is considered to be certain. It is reported that the revolt of Ishak Khan turns out to be but a trivial affair.

THE THIBETAN WAR.

Calcutta. August 23. An attack on the Thibetan position at Makolath Pass jt> momentarily ex pected

CHOLERA IN BURMAH.

Cholera has broken out m Burmah and is decimating the population.

DISASTROUS FIRES.

Bomb, August 23. A number of villages on the frontier have been destroyed by fire, and the inhabitants reduced to great distress.

KING OF THE NETHERLANDS.

The Hague, Angußt 23 King William is seriously ill, and it it feared that he may not recover.

ESCAPE OF CROCODILES.

Dresden, August 23 . Great excitement was caused m Ham burg owing to the escape of thirteen crocodiles from a travelling show. They made their way to the Elbe, and up to the present have not been recaptured.

ZULU TROUBLES.

Durban, August 22 Dinizulu has surrendered himself to Sir A. Havelock. Dinizulu, who surrendered himself to the British authorities, has escaped and sought refuge m the Lohombo moun tains. A force, mainly composed of Boers, has gone m pursuit.

GENERAL BOULANGER.

i Paris, August 24« General Boultnger announces that he will contest every electorate at the next general election.

FLOODS IN AUSTRIA.

Vienna, August 23. Heavy floods have been experienced m the country districts. Several villages have been submerged, and many lives have been lost.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, August 24. Davies v National Insurance Com pany of New Zealand, an to re cover the amount of policies on the plaintiffs butterine factory, burned down some time ago, was heard m the Supreme Court to day, and a verdict for was returned for plaintiff.

INTERPROVINGIAL NEWS.

+ (PER FREBS ASSOCIATION.) Wbu-inoton, August 31 A nautical ecqairy »as held to-day into the loea of the K^te Tatham at White B'aff, Marlboroogh. The court suspended the c«p'afn's o<rt fi:ate for threa months, and orderod him to p*y *he costs of the enquiry, amounting to £8 2«, A youth, Thomas Merrla, who ao oldently shot himself las- mouth! suc cumbed to-day. Westpopt, August 24. Timothy Gillaghec, a foty old resident m the Bailer district, aud an M.H.R, Id 1869, died this afternoon from congestion of the longs

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

Wellington, August 24. In consequence of the fact that at 12 30, , when the House waa to hare met for basi [ ness to day. there was a conference of managers between the two Houses on the , Mining Bill also sitting, and by the Standing Orders the sitting of the House , and the conference cannot take place at the same time, the Premier miggested that the House shou'd adjoun till two o'clock which course was agreed to. Mr Hntcbisou endeavored to bring about a discussion on the case of Mokau Joneß by asking the Premier aB to what action the Government intended to take oi the mattr now that the report was presented by the Speaker. Sir H. Atkin son, however, stated that Ministers had not yet had tim? to digest the report aid the evidence, but it appeared that no legislation was necessary. m reference to the District Railways Bill over which there has been such a fi^ht it is stated that very strong opposition will be offered to the measure m the Council and possibly it may go by the board af;er all. Being a Bill m which the question of money Ib involved tbe B 11 cannot be amended, bat influences are brought to bear m the direction of having it thrown out. Several memb9rs including Mr W. P. Reeves and other southern representatives are going home by boat to-day, but there is a feeling that the Session will not con olude for another week. The Honee was eventually treated to Mr Verrall's State Bank sobeme last even ing. For an hour he succeeded m providing an excellent fund of amusement He intimated that he bad tied bis argu ments with red tape, and ihat those people who called themselves political sconomisls were econo-moneymalcers. He remarked that ha had reoantly chal - lenged all the world and his wife on the question, but it would appear from the drift of his arguments subsequently that neithermale nor female had responded. He added present'y that he had been songratulated on the accident whioh had kept Mr Saunders out (lcughter). Reply ing to the aspersions which had been cast upon him by one Twomey he said i'womey wasn't first man atall (Laughter and cheers ) After reading some notes on the State Bank Question ha referred to Sir Robert Stout as a benighted democrat, and to Sir Julius Vogoi as the representative of the London World of Finance. He was only a farmer and he cirae here amongst lawyers, bankers and their tipped advoca'es. Newspapers too were against him c> Now," he announced a little later, " I'm going to prove that England haß'nt got money to lend." (Cheers.) He proceeded to go into figures at length and waa understood to be proving it. When he reached the etage of quoting from Mill members called •' time." Vety noon after this he thanked title House for the hearing he had had and sat down amidst cheers. The debate on the Public Works State ment commenced when Mr Verrall had concluded his oration, but it was a very dreary affair. Most of the. speeches were criticisms of the Ministerial po'ioy. At about one o'clock it waa found that the debate was likely to continue over another sitting and it was adjourned till to day, Later In consequence of the statement by the Premier last night that the Railway Com missioners will be appointed almost im mediately various rumors are current as to the personel of the Board. Ministers re fuse to give any Information on the sub j ot, bnt rumor couples with the position most prominently the names of Messrs Maxwell, E. Richardson (m whose case a special Validating Bill would htve to be passed) and Longhrey, City Surveyor, of the Corporation of Wellington (whose brother ia Mr Loughrey,tho member for Llawood) and Id whose Interests, it Is said, an aotive canvass is being made. In the case of Mr Loughrey I understand that a deputation has already waited upon Ministers on tbe subject, bnt the result has not transpired. It Is stated that a deliberate stonewall la being planned by Taiwhanga over the Native Bills when they come down from the Counoll with the amendments which are expeoted to be made m them. The Irrepressible Sydney, It Is said, will have the assistance agafn of Mr R. Peeves and one or two other members and if this Is the case the end of session Is very In definite after all. The Native Affairs Committee of the Legislative Council have dealt very severely with the Native Policy Bills of Government, whioh were reported to-day. Their amendments are so extensive as to necessitate the reprinting of the mea sures, and it would seem likely that when the Bills finally pass both Houses very little of the original drafts will remain. The Counoll determined to take the Bills la Committee to-night; The Supplementary Estimates were dis tributed this evening, and they show that an additional sum of £107,144, chargeable to the Consolidated Fand, and £70,250 to the Public Works Funds Is to be asked for. Amongst the most Important Itemß to be asked for are £1500 for Melbourne Exhibition (additional), debentures for stamp doty paid In London for £400,000, £1000 for suppression of smuggling and Illicit dlstlllatkn, £3000 for putting In new boilers and repairs to Hlnemoa, £4000 for school buildings, £5130 for the completion of the South Canterbury rabbit proof f enoe, £1000 for the destruc tion of scabby sheep (additional), £500 eaoh special representation of mining exhibits at both Melbourne and Paris, £220 gold passes for both members of the Legislature, £18,000 restoration of the general postoffice, £125 expenses incurred on behalf of the French eeoapees, Gos parlnl and Oury, £19,000 rates on Grown lands, £10,000 rates on Native lands. Wellington, August 35. A valaablejand (n'ecestlng pupnr on the Dairy Industry has been received by tbe Government from the Agent-General, Sir Dillon Bell gives voluminous infor mation on the subjeot, and quotes the opinion of Professor Long, one of the highest authorities, on the subject, that "If only New Zealand colonists knew how, they could compete In English mar kets against the world." Sir Dillon Bell, therefore, sends copious Information and advice on this head. Late sittings were the order of the day m both Houses yesterday, the Oounoll being engaged m Committee on the Native Bills till 2 o'clock, while tbe House s»t till half-past seven this mornlngoonslderlng the Supplementary, and Public Works Esti mates, which were rushed through m toto, without any alteration. In consequence tbe House will not resume till Monday at 2,30, bat the Lords intend to continue their deliberations In Committee this afternoon. Great Indignation Is ex- I pressed by the Opposition at the indecent manner In which the Estimates were pushed through this morning m the face , of a bare quorum, and the matter will  probably be oast up at the Government i again befoit tbe iceiloo cioieo,

MOUNT SOMERS.

■ , » (From our own Co-respondent.) The weather is still as fickle as ever. We had another spell of rain for about a week It began on Friday night and lasted w'th lltfe Intermieslon till last night. " Ah," said a weatherw ; sa friend to me, '• that's what wo want ! The weather will never clear till the anow Is off the mountains. This mizz'e will fetch it down ? But thia morulng the moun tains are as full of snow as ever, and a rousing gale Is knocking the 'oose shingles off, strewing tbem far and wide. On last Friday a posse of carpenters and painters made tbe r appearance, to renovate t^o sohnol and master's house. They hop°d to finish their work this week, but the weather <ras too much for them Meanwhile the children have a holiday, whioh la likely to be prolonged till Wed nesday or Thursday next. How about the eia ntn ton? Of oouisa Divine Service and Sund y School are also out of question, as the eotiool is bring painted inside. I regret to have to ofnooio'e the death of Mr Blmmler'a (Alford Forra ) eldcgt dnghter. Muoh sorrow is felt for he family of the deceased, who erj y the respect of all who know them.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(PBR PREBS ASSOCIATION.) Amstebdam. August 22. A rumor was afloat to the effect that Russia was about to place m the mar ket here a loan of 200 ooo,ooofr, but the report was subsequently ascertained to be premature. Berlin, August 22 It is semi-officially reported that the Emperor William's recent speech at Frankfort was directed against the sus pected aspirations of Denmark, Poland and Alsace. Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier, has arrived at Friedrichsafen, on his way to Berlin on a visit to Prince Bismarck. Count Kalnoky, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, is expected to arrive m Berlin shortly to take part m the interview. ! Berlin. August 23. It is believed that the object of Signor Crispi's visit to Prince Bismarck is to discuss the result of the Emperor William's parleying with the Czar. He starts for Carlsbad to-day. Paris, August 23 Vice-Admiral Crantz, Marine Minis ter, has ordered the immediate equip ment of eight new ironclads at the Toulon dockyards. M. Goblet has sent a final reply to the Italian Premier ie the Massowah difficulty. The matter is now likely to drop.

THE LABOR TROUBLES

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MEN OUT ON STRIKE.

ENGLISH MINERS CABLED FOR .j COAL RISING IN WELLINGTON. Newcastle, Aneust 24. A ballot of the miners was taken to-day to decide whether a week's extension of time should be granted to the masters for further negotiation, and the question was determined m the negative j thereupon the miners belong ing to the different Societies were in structed to bring out their tools at tbe close of the day's woik. It is reported that three thousand English miners have been cabled for. All the collieries ceased work at four o'clock this afternoon. Great excite ment prevails m the district.. Everything is settling down quietly at the mines. Tbe men cheered lustily as they went out. Sydney, August 24. It is not anticipated that there will be a coal famine here m consequence of the strike, although the price must increase. As showing the pay the men received a fortnightly paysheet picked at random gives the highest amount earned at 22s per day per man, and the lowest amount earned at 9s o,d. Several vessels which were to load at Newcastle are already laid up owing to the strike. Melbourne, August 24. Great regret is generally expressed at the coal strike at Newcastle. The officers and crews of two colliers have already received notice that their ser vices will no longer be required, and other colliers will be laid up shortly. Adelaide, August 24. The coal stocks have been largely increased during the past two weeks, m anticipation of the strike, and it is hoped the city will be able to tide over the difficulty. The coal merchants have suspended all contracts for the supply of coal, and the price has been raised. A number of factories intend to suspend operations during the strike, owing to the increased cost of working through the rise m the price of coal, and hands will be discharged. The Railway Department secured several thousand tons, and also ob tained a large supply of wood.

TRADE PARALYSED.

(Received Aogaab, 25, 12,60 p.m.) Newcastle, August 25. The miners strike is expected to last from three to five months. Four hun dred wharf hands have been paid off, there being no work for them and trade is almost completely paralysed. The tonnage m the harbor awaiting coal cargoes amount to 70,000 tons. It is believed that the strike will re sult m one-third of the coastal shipping being laid up and seven hundred sea men thrown out Melbourne, August 25 In consequence of the threatened coal famine the Gas Company have decided to reduce the gas pressure one-half. Wellington, August 24. It is ttated that Id consequence of the great demand for coal m Australia the pcloe of coal will shortly be raised by two shillings per ton, Auckland, August 25. Newcistle coal has;advanced 10a per ton hero. Weat Coast coal, la 61 ; local, unaltered, but la expeoted to rise if strike oontinuea. Coal was very dear all last winter m Gali. fornia, {and it was thought that it was not likely to ooour again, as vessels aggregating 90,000 tons had been despatched from San Franofsoo for Newoaatle (N.S.W.) m ballast. The threatened strike will probably mean that many of those vessels will have to visit Victoru and South Australia to obtain wheat charters, should coal not be obtainable. The value of the coal trade to Newcastle may be iqferwd from the faot that the output last yoit waft newly two tod a m jpilUoa toft*

CRICKET.

» AUSTRALIANS v BOUTH OF ENG LAND.

(F3R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received August 25, 12.50 p.m.) London. August 24. Tbe match between the Australians and an eleven of tbe South of Eng'atid commerced at the Orys'al Palace to-day. The wioket was wot. Tho EnpHßh team iv the fret innings made 108 The Australians had lost 5 wickets for 27 when play stopp' d for the day.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report At Alford Station for the week ending August 24th, 1888 : —

COURSING.

+ WATERLOO MEETING. Waterloo Cup, 2nd round— SUvla beat Fownhope, Lonewood beat Klnsky, Kiwi beat Secretary, Bridogroora II beat Joe Brown, Newton heat Gallant Foe, Floral! beat Gordon, Sailor Biy buat Fogus. The following are still left iv the re spective stakes : — Cop -Sylvia, Brldegro m H, Flora 11, Sailor Boy. Puesk— Old Acquaintance, Red Pine, Potoraahana, Rocket, Brewer, Marora, Dribbler, Shamrook. Plate — Fownhopa, KU sky, Secretary, Joe Brown, Gallant Foa, Gordoo, Qiln tana, Fugue. Bracelet-— Tyrone. Briar Root, Meg Dodds, Sultan.

THE MARKETS

+ [Phb Press Association.] London, August 22. Australian flour is quoted at 25s 6d to 265; galvanised iron, orb brand, ;£is 10s per ton; Australian frozen meat market is quiet and stocks are low ; leather, ioti to io^d. LONDON, August 23. Wool is firmer. The market rate of discount is 2^ per cent, St. Petersburg, August 22. It is estimated that the winter wheat crop throughout Russia will be up to the average, and that the sum.wer crop will also give a good yield.

THE FISHERIES TREATY

(Per Press Association.; Washington, August 22. The Senate has rejected the Fisheries Treaty with Canada by a majority ot three. The discussion took place on party lines ; twenty-seven Democrats voted m favor ot the treaty, and thirty of the Republican party against it. Washington, August 23. The rejection of the Fisheries Treaty causes little excitement m the United States and Canada, as it is believed the modus vivendi will be continued. It is thought improbable that any collision will ensue between Canada and the States on the Fisheries diffi culty, so long as the Democrats remain m power.

SCARCITY OF WORK IN OTAGO.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. J Dunedin, August 24. The Secretary of the L»bor Exchange reportß to the Board of Advice that m the whole history of the provincial district there never was buou a scarcity of labor for all c'aaaes of workmen as during the last four monthß, and there Is no appear anoe of any ohanga for the better. Farmers, publlo bodies, and other em ployerß of labor are doing with as few hands aB possible. There are no works of a public or private nature going on In the city or suburban districts, excepting relief works, :,whloh are now nearly fu'l handed. Many respectable families In the ootnmunlty are Buffering m eilenoe, being unwilling to parade their necessities be fore the publlo, In consequence of the inability of the bread winners to find employment. It was decided to telegraph to the Government the urgent necessity for putting the Middlemaroh section of the Otago Central m hand at once. Dunbdin, Angost 25. The Minister for Public Works tele graphs that he has arranged to have the Middlemaroh Seotlon of the Otago Central Railway, put In hand immediately for the relief of the unemployed,

THh. ASHBUKTOJN .'.<*€ AJftDjANv SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1888



High Date. Shade. m State of weather, low high Sun. Saturday 38- 50- 70- Light rain, oalm Sunday 40- 57* 90- Overcast, oalm Monday 43- 48- 66- Rain, Tuesday 36- 60- 68- „ Wed'day 29- 60- 120- Fine, N.W. Thur'day 30- 63- 110- „ „ Friday 36' 58' 120* Fine, oalm



nhlicNot'ces. REMOVAL. MBS QJ miMBfO begs toannounoeto jj 1 I . her Patrons and the PuVir -^nerally, that she has removed to tc< s m >ro oommodiouspremisep, formerly > kin wn as the Lyttelton Boardinghouse, Camero-. Street, and trusts to merit a fair j share of public patronage by keeping a good TaS»o and a comfortable House All , cooking done m his usual good Btyle by Mr 8. Timm). 7*lll 1 ASHBUBTON CO*L AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. O 8, BE AN begs to inform his friends JLV. and the public generally that m o.>n=>»qaaroj t-f the gr at increase m the p Ice of C a l , he has secured a consign- ment of tha o labrated Kattangata Coa), ohpaper, oleaner, and far superior to Vewoaßtie Coal. Also In stock— Mount Snronrs, Malvpro, Westport, and New- cMtlo Goal. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, &&of. f &0., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Chlokwheat, <feo., R, S, BEAN, West street. John K anger. SIDD B, COLLAR *ND HARNESS M^EEP. HAVfJSG; t>uroh»sad.. the buß ! oesß cf Mr a. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises lately oc- onpied by him In Burnett Street, begs moßt slroarely to thank his oust me -s for past support and polioits a oont.lt u.coe of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to busi- ness, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable chorgeß. Repairs neatly and promptly attedded to Btl2o NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby glyen tfcaA the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the cnderalgned, WlillAM James [Uyfs aTd Whliam Waiteb carrying on business at Ash- burton as Drapers, under the style or EUm of " Hayes aod Oompiny," has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will for the future be carried on by the s»ld William Walter Spencer on his sole account, and he will reoeive all debts and sums of money due to, and pay all sums due by the late firm. Dated this 220 d day of August, 1888. (Signed) WILLIAM J. HAVES. (Signed) W. W. SPENCER. Witness to both signatures — Fdk. H. Bruges, Solicitor,. Ohristohuroh. 8 126 30,000 FETJIT TREES. No Christchurch WooHy Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TEEE3 CHERRY TREEB APBrcOT TREES- ' Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grajo Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks. Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES' and SHELTER TRKES, Roses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, Boots, &o, &c. great variety. MESSR S J. SEALY & CO., Feedsmes ; East stree v continue to act on my beta. 1 • ia Town, md all orders, «fee, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DEROP »TTVJ« PiaOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS~SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton. Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridg 9 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangl " from London, our new Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured dlreot from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and beuablb. We will forward simples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can teat the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD. COW GRASS, TURJSIPy, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon- don firm, James Carter aod Compamt. Empty Iron Tanks ftai Oases for sale, ; J. SEALY~and CO., ' (Late Scaly. Bros.) 7 m H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander's Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Genera. Stationery, Account Books, &o, *(BW BOOKS BY EVERY MAX.' MUSIC. L i Planes, Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Coucertlnaß, Violins, Banjos, &0., &ci New Songs and Muolo of every description^ A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. . FANCY GOODS, Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Photc and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purees Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every deiorlptlon of Fancy Stationery, Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Paperi ' m any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured from i our Chrlstchurch Establishment, the Stock ,t of which is one of the Largest and Bess i, Assorted m the Colonies, or fro-m i* London Agency. o A special Discount allowed to Llbn.rf and School Committees'! " H. J. WOOD & C 3 STATIONERS' HALL, k- ASHBUKTONi



WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? rHE Centennial Printing and Publish- ing Company, Limited, under-ak • to revise and prepare Manuscript for Publi- cation either m serial or book form Ec- timates and Designs furnished. GARISE f WALOH, Editor, NAT. J. BARNErT, Manage-, Melbourne TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway dress and mantle makers Tanobed Steeet ASHBURTON. 5 169 A CARD, i Miss Cabson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OUGAN), Burnktt Street, 12 101 A. Harrison, ' Alired Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produos »nd Merchandise. Farming [Implements* and. Vehicles of all kinds conttantly In Yards on view FOR BALE Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, »nd most liberal terms arranged with both; Buyers and Sellers ' Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ancea made ! instantly on Goods delivered at., the Stored for Sale.| (Agent fob the NORWICH UNION FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFRED HARBISON T. ißpllockq _^ TO LET— Dwelling-house m Cox Street. Rent, 5s per week. T. BULLOOK, TO LET, for one crop of Oats, about 40 or 60 acres of land, about l£ miles from the Raoecourse. — Apply to T. BULLOOK. NOT having sold by Auction Mr A. J. Kelly'B T.S. 709. with Dwelling- House and other buildings thereon, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Low price and liberal terms will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. RQJ 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 *O* roods, situated about 3£ miles from the County kaleyards, upper side of the Railway line. T. BULLOCK. ~ — <v TO LET— A 6-rdomed house m Came- ron street opposite the Wesleyan Church. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. 2 Single-Seated BUGGIES T, BULLOCK. TO LET. mWO COTTAGES^near the English 1 Church T. BULLOOK TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 aoree of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK TO LET. T>OOMS In the Arcade Chambers. XI; Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid snd Gray T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. i Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laic J_O down m English grass, situated a the corner of Mitcbam and South Roads about 1£ miles from the County Sale yards. Suitable paddock for person living at a distance, and Bending stock t< the yards for sale. : T. BULLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on first clas Security m sums to suit borrowers Apply to ._ T. BULLOOK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a larg building fronting East Street, suit •We for • grain »ud chaff atore. I, BULJLCKK,



FOR SALE.— A small SUck of HAY Apply to T. BULLOCK. STAB OF ABHBUBTON. L 0.L., No. 23. THE postponed BALL m connection with the above Lodge will be he'd on FRIDAY, the 31at Augnet inst, m the Orange Hall. Tickets, 4s Dancing to oomindnce at 8 o'clock sharp. oAtoj "~W. H. PAGET, 8t134 Hon Sec. Udbfbllows 1 Jll al l 1 he Sacred Cantata, \ DAVID the SHEPHERD BOY, (By G. F. Root.) The »bove Cantata will be given by the members of the PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR, Assisted by several local acd Christchurch. Vocalistß, In the ODPFELLOWS' HALL, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th. PRINCIPALS : Abigail, Soprano ... .^. Mrs Crisp Attbndants, Soprano & Alto Miss Oliver [and Mrs Gamble Miohal, CoDtralto ... ... Mrs Flower David, Tenor ... Mr H. G. Flower Jesse, Baritone ... MrD. Millar Samuel, Babi ... Mr D. E. Lindsay Saul, Bass Mr D, E. Lindsay Abneb and Messenger ... Mr W, Bimm« Miss Kidd, pianist, Miss Orr, Organist. Tickets may be had from Messrs H, M. Jones, H. G. Flower, and A. Orr, and from all members of the Choir, Front seats, 2s ; back seats, Is. 8 131 Ex "Rimutaka." THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN CORSETS Per above Steamer are now on view m our Windows. Mitchell & Turner Drapers and Clothiers ; TANCRED STREET. Ten Days. ANDEEW OKB'S CHEAP SALE. LAST TEN DAYS OP THE GIGANTIC SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. GENTS' BOOTS, 6s lid ANDEEW ORR.



z■■■■ . " . ' J. QUiNE <fe CO., HAYELOCK STESET, — HAVE FOR SALTS — f^LOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgraes, and Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SRED£ \J tbi* Season's importation. SUTTOM'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE PJTAT^ES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS', C&UKNS, TUB 3, BUCKETS, &c, made by James Onrmiohael, fianglora OATS, CHaFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &",&0., always on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY 8 125



Pnblic Notices. NOTICE. THE Members of the Ashburton Evening Party are Informed that the nexi meeting Is POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, the 29th inst. 81139 By Order of the Commit! ee; I^HIS is to notify that I have appointed Mr Chables Braddell my Agent, to collect hll Accounts due to me, and his receipt will be a sufficient discharge for same, acd 1 request that all Accounts due to me, be paid to him at his office, at once A. IRELaJSID. Ashburton, 2Q:h August, 1888 B°los OKAAn and other TRUST FUNDS *t)UI/V ready for investment on First-class Freehold securities. Apply to H. WYNN- WILLIAMS, Solicitor, 211, Hereford Street, 6 163 Chrißtchnrch. Undersigned have Trnst Fnnds for Investment upon first class free- hold secnritieß at lowest current rates of Interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWTP, 77 Solicitors, Burnett SI. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTVHE Friends of Mr George Parkin are L respectfully informed that the Funeral of hit late beloved daughter, Elizabeth Mat, frill move from hia residence, Moore street, on SUNDAY, the 26th last., at 2.30 pm, for the Aahburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 140 • Undertakers. SATURDAY, Ist SEPTEMBER, 50 Ashburton Woollen Factory Shares. MR T, BULLOCK haß received in- atructiona to Sell by Public Auc- tion, at the Arcade, on the above date, ot account and by order of the Mortgagee 50 fully paid-up Shares of the Woollei Factory. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12.30. 8*132 T« SUIAQCKi Auctioneer,



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