DEATH.

KoBEBTfs.-T-Qn Thursday, November 5, at his residence, Cox street, Mk Wbymouth Robebt.*, aged 56 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1891. A TORY CALUMNY.

Sii?ce Mr W. L. Rees was appointed to the Chairmanship of Committee much has been made of a payment to him, some years ago, of a sum of £300, for service? which it is alleged he never performed. The Conservative organs with that tine talent for throwing mud that distinguishes most of them, have made the transaction the excuse for hurling abuse at Liberals m general and Mr Rees m particular. Mr Reey bsingin Hawke's Bay recently on Land Court business was asked and con sented to address a public meeting m Napier, whereupon the " Hawke's Bay Herald " challenged him to refute the imputation resting upon him, which, be it noted; was contained m a letter addressed by Sir William Fox to the " New Zealand Herald." Mr Bees m his speech said that, he would answer Sir William Fox's assertions direct, and he has accord ingly published his reply m the columns <rf the same paper m which the asser tions were made. Mr Rees writes :-r ---" When the Commission for the West Coast was 'promised by Sir George Grey, I was spoken to by aieveral Native chiefs with a view to acting for their people m a matter of very grave im portance to them all. I consented to act, but stated that the preparations for the case would be extremely tedious and long, and that I should have to proceed to the AVest Coast when the Commission sat. Under these circum stancfli*, J toM-Hone Nahe, who was one of the chiefs interested, and the member for the district, that I should require a fee of £300 m advance. The Government having promised a Com mission, and the natives having little or no money, it was the duty of the Government, if they desired that the natives should have fair play, to pro vide them with sufficient money to ff jwfejs them to employ legal assistance,

Hone .Nahe. applied to and received} from the Ministry the sum of £300 for this purpose. He could then have employed whom he chose. He did employ Messrs Sievwright and Stout, and paid the money to them. Mr Sievwright could Mso have employed any lawyer other than myself if he so pleased. I told Mr Sievwright that before I would undertake the very heavy task involved I must receive the money mentioned. Upon receipt of the fee of £300 I at once commenced the necessary preparations for the work. What that work was may be judged from the fact that it took, as Sir William Fox says, l nearly live years to accomplish,' Afc any rate, a good twelve months' work was actually givon." Twelve memths' worlf of a lead ing colonial barrister ia, everybody will admit, a substantial return for a fee of three hundred pounds. However, on I the resignation.of Sir George Grey and | the accession to office of Sir John Hall, the latter brought the matter of this payment before Parliament, and got it referred to the Public Accounts Com mittee. Upon this Committee the new Government had a decided majority. The enquiry was conducted with closed doors; Mr Rees was not present nor represented by counsel, serious though the charge against him was; his evi dence was taken, and he was then dismissed fram the Committee room. The Auditor-General—a gentleman whom Mr Bees' persecutors delighted to honor—could not be got to admit that the money had been improperly, paid, and it could not be proved that there had been any breach of any law or custom. The vote was accordingly passed, and any one not knowing the paltry methods of vindictiveness which are pursued by the Conservative press would have thought the matter would have then ended. Mr Rees goes oh to enumerate many other onerous services! | which he rendered to the natives on this retaining fee, including the pre paration of $he defence of Te "Whitij Tohu, Titokawaru and others when they were arrested and thrown into gaol at Wellington, and giving other advice and assistance to the West Coast Natives for many year3 —always with out fee or reward. Sir John Hall's attack upon Mr Rees was aimed also at discrediting Sir George Grey, Mr Sheehan, and Messrs Sievwright and Stout; it failed, and Sir William Fox's renewal of the attack upon Mr Rees, inspired only by malice and unchari tableness, and supported by misrepre sentation, will also fail, and any obloquy which it may have caused will recoil upon the assailant.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The meeting called for Wednesday night at Wakanui, re holding the annual sports, lapsed for want of attendance. The hotel at Hilton, Mr Homes licensee, was burned down at two o'clock this morning. The back part of the premises was burned a few weeks ago. Before Mr W. G. Rees, J.P., this morn ing, a man named John Clifford, charged with drunkenness, was remanded to November 13, to be sent meanwhile to the hospital, having sustained an injury to his hand.

It is estimated by the "North Otago Turns" that between' £600 and £ 700 left OxiTiam for the consultations oa the Mfl boume Cup, ami about JCIOO came back again m the shapa of prizes. This is a high price to pay for so little. • The"Mataura Ensign" says that Mr John Watt, of the Cave, has not lost faith m his gas-making process, as he has been experi meuting ever since the Gore works closed, and last week he succeeded m producing gai of sixty-uvo-cand'.e power. A freak of nature U reported to the "Ensign" from East Chatton. One liight .ast week a cat gave birth to six kittens— one oi the ordinary kind (it is now alive an I doing well), and the remaining five joine I together by the hind legs, from tue-h/.ck downwards. Three faoed. m one directiQii and two m the other. Unfortunately biie did), and the owner of the balance decid d to destroy and bury the four remaining. The London correspondent of the Duhedin .*' Star" writes :--New Zealand premises to get a large share of our better class Emigrants during the ensuing six months. Tho tide has already set m towards the colony, and bids fair to continue. Enquiries about; New ZeaJand are rmade at the Agent-General's, Asliby's, and other Australasian pasiage agencies every day; and during the past week saloon an 4 second-class bookings have been rather heavy. ',

The Rev T. Jasper Smyth suggested, at a. meeting of the South Canterbury Board of Education yesterday, that schools m low swampy districts always .show poorer re suits at examination than those on drier ground. He named two schools* m the dis trict, so situated, wlrch have had successive bad reports, no matter who was master. He was not prepared to uphold this connection between low levels and low percentages yet, but was collecting statistics on the subject.

Another engagement of cosmopolitan in terest ia announced (says the "Star" correspondent) between Mr Herbert Gorsf-, son of S r John Gorat, and Miss Nina Kennedy, the "inspiratioaist" whose mys terious seances recently aroused '* Truth's " indignation. Miss Kennedy looks a very charming person, and certainly her guesses at talks' futures are surprisingly shrewd. .Nevertheless, I think we may take it for granted that Mr floret's engagement lias not overjoyed his family.

Parliamentary language m "New South Wales is at a low ebb. The other day Mr Crick, M.L.A., on a motion for adjournment, returned to the attack on the Chicago Exhi bition appointments of the late Ministry, and said if the House affirmed the appoint ments he would resign. The men appointed were, he said "rascals" and "cubs,"-whose infamy and villainy was only excelled by the infamy and villainy of those who appointed them. He was Hot called to order by the chair, iior even contradicted by any of his fellow- members.

Laura Flavell, a lieutenant m the Salvation Army, reported to the Clirist chrirch police .last night that Elizabeth Jane Be!],aninnuiteof the Army Rescue Home, had attempted to take her own life by eating a box of wax matches* The police and a doctor proceeded, at once to the Home m Carlyle street, Sydenhata, and a strong etnetic was administered to the woman, whoso resistance <mader it necessary to perform the operation by force. She assured the visitors that she had not swallowed the matches. She was,; how ever, removed to.. the police station, and 1 thia morning Was charged with attempted suicide, and sentenced to seven days' im prisonment. * ; ; ; On Thursday morning Mr James Dixon, farmer, eldest; son of the Jate Mr James Dixon, died at hig residence, Ashley, and his rather premature decwg will be generally lamented owing to his having begn a general favorite among his neighbors, Some weeks Ago Mr Dixon, while lifting a child from hjs dray to whom lie had givan a ride alo)ig the road accidentally strained hiiriself, and a surgical operation became necessary, but the skill of jtljo surgeons failed to save his life. Mr Dixon, some yc.ars: ago, was ai noted champion plouglnuan, and Ifell-knqwn m •Canterbury. He leayes a widbjy and four children to lament his decease,' If is brother, Mr William Dixon, is master of the Bakaia school. . ■ |

5 Many exhibitors at the late Ashburton Show; were doubtless disappointed m not •>vini,;ng prizes. A picture value 10s is ,'iven away with every Fifty Shillings' worth of Warburton's Can't Be Beab Ba k iiig Powder, t-Fact.

At Timaru to-day the R.M. gave judge ment m a customs case. A customs officer founU on the barque Ganymede, from Newcastle, a box containing 401bs of tobacco not mentioned on the, papers, and nob mentioned m the inward entry. The master desired to add it before signing, but the collector refused, permission. The defence proved that the tobacco was bought duty paid m Newcastle as stores, and it was sworn there was no intention to land it. Counsel argued that the law diclnot apply to dutiable goods nob to be landed. On the facts two informations were laid—illegally importing, and false declaration. Both were dismissed, and a third charge, of breaking the customs' seal, was also dismissed as it had been done unwittingly. The bench deemed the circum stances suspicious, and on section 198 ordered the tobacco to be forfeited. Defendants counsel intimate;! that he might proceed for wrongful conversion if the commissioner disposed of the tobacco.

The ninth anniversary of the Loyal Ti a wald Lodge,! 0.0. F. M. U., was celebrated by a ball on Friday last, m the Temperance Hall, Tinwalcl. The hall was elaborately decoraUd .with evergreens, flowers, and flags, the latter kindly lent by Messrs \V. Patching and T. Stone for the occasion. The ball was an unqualified success, upwards of seventy couples being present, and at times the floor was inconveniently crowded; how ever, the utmost good humour prevailed. Fxcellcnt music was supplied by Messrs Fiogini and Colbert, and Air S. Rouudtree discharged the onerous duties of M.C. m a satisfactory manner. Refreshments were kindly provided by several married members of the Lodge. Several songs were given during the evening. Dancing was kept up with unflagging spirit until daybreak, when the company dispersed, terminating one of the most successful anniversaries ever held by the Lodge.

The " Waimate Times" says—" It is not often that we see a man lying asleep m broad daylight on the top of a verandah, but the passers by m Queen street were yesterday witnesses of that unusual spectacle. Ail elderly man was observed lying asleep m the glaring sun, about mid-day, on the top of the verandah over the shop of the newly opened Co-operative store, reclining with his head against the wall of the building, ap parently as comfortable a3 if he had been re posing on a feather pillow—the cynosure of all eyc3. It was apparent from his sur roundings that he had been engaged m paint ing the sign of the new store, and that after putting the finishing touches upon "Co" and a hyphen, he had yielded to the over coming influence of balmy sleep, apparently induced by the warm day; or waa it the potent refreshments supplied from the store below ? We may add, however, that the sleep acted as a rare refresher, and m the afternoon rapid progress was made with the sign writing he was so skilfully execut ing."

The ''St. James's Gazette" has the following: — " Sir (?eorge Grey's pro test against the appointment of English peers as colonial Governors may ha»Je been received with some applause m the New! Zealand Legislative- Assembly, but there was noi; nuictt sense m it. No doubt there are peer 3 of the realm who would be very indifferent Governors ; and m the old days appointments were made which it would be impossible to fief end. Something more i lian a peerage, however, is requisite to" qualify a man for such high positions now. Many recent instances; might: be. quoted of peers who have oeen and are admirable Governors —who do their work well and are liked by their subjects. Men like Lords Onslow,. Carrington, or Kin tore have done far more for the colonies than the ordinary stamp of Colonial Office Governors, who sometimes manage to combins incompetence with un popularity. The difficulty is to find peers who can afford to undertake responsible duties for a salary which does not pay them their expenses. When the colonists do get a peer to rule over them, he has either to spend rather more tlrm his pay on their entertainment or to be denounced as haughty and parsimonious." We clip the following important te^tisno , nial from the "Ilia warra Mercury " (N. S. W. of the 30th March. It needs no comment: — " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountains writes to us th»t after suffering for four years with a?ute gravel, he. has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says : —" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the 'Iliawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, ami that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained' the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he hail been a stranger for four yeaiH. Mi Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract -i cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, iind who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."—(Advt,) \ 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I fPER PKJESS ASSOOIATION.

BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

London, November 4. At a meeting of the shareholders of the Bank of South Australia, it was resolved to limit the liability of note issue to £150,000 till the end of 1892, and after that date to £125,000.

THE TICHBORNE CASE.

Mr Jenkins, of Sydney, writes to the Earl of Zetland that she intends to bring Cress well, the lunatic, to Eng land, being confident that he is Roger Tichborne.

IRISH AFFAIRS,

The report of the proceedings at the Boulogne conference between Messrs O'Brien, Dillon, and Parnell has been published. It shows that Parnell offered to retire from the leadership of the party ? provided Mr Gladstone gave a guarantee to accept his proposals with regard to the settlement of the land, and to transfer the control of the police from the Imperial authoi'itifts to an £ris.h Executive at the end of five years. It was arranged that the party should meet after the guaravitee had been obtained, and pass the formal resolution declaring Mr McCarthy's election to the leadership informal.. This having been ddne bofyi Messrs Parnell and McCarthy were to retire from the head of affairs, and Mr Dillon was to act as the Chairman of the party. Parnell afterwards quibbled over the details of the agreement, and it was apparent he was not sincere-in his desire to effect a reconciliation. London, November 5. Messrs John Redmond and Harring ton declare that O'Brien's account of what took place at the Boulogne Con ference is grossly untrue, arid that it was artfully given out with the deliber ate intention of misleading the public. They state that Parnell's retirement was only to be temporary, and he was always to have the power of veto in connection witli Irish legislation. They challenge O'Brien to produce the documents relating to. the Conference, but it is alleged that the papers have .been burnt so that the scheme for misleading the people might be com plete. liiofcing took phicc at a Convention o f Seceders at \yalerford. Two hundred persons were hurt, many of them seriously. Dilion, who was among those preseut, escapeJ without injury. Jtlealy is upde^ned by MvDennott's

attack on him, and says ho will still pursue the same policy.

FRANCE AND THE VATICAN.

Pauis, November 4. Thirty-two Bishops.and the whole of the Cardinals m France l)av« expressed their approval of the action" of the Archbishop of Aix ii? disobeying the decree forbidding him to leave his diocese.

CRISIS IN BRAZIL.

Rio de Janeiro, November 4. > The Brazilian Congress has dissolved. Martial law lias been proclaimed, and a Dictatorship re-established m the city. New Yokk, November 5. The crisis m Brazil was brought about owing to the President disputing the power of veto held by the Congress. Bloodshed is imminent, but only meagre information is to hand from Rio, owing to the wires having' been seized.

CHILIAN AFFAIRS.

Valparaiso, November, 4. An enquiry held by Naval officers shows that the sailors of ths United States cruiser Baltimore pluckily de fended their companions who were attacked by Chilians m the streets of the city. Valparaiso, November 5. A conspiracy has been discovered to 1 murder General Canto, an old Peruvian I-veteran, who was one of the insurgent leaders during the civil war. "New Yokk, November 4. The Court at Los Angelos, m Cali fornia, has dismissed t;he ease brought against the stearhship Itata',' Which escaped from San Diego, after loading -with munitions of war for the Chilian insurgents.

THE AMERICAN ELECTIONS.

The Democratic candidates iii'!tKe States of Virginia and New Jersey are polling very heavily. Brown was elected for Maryland by a majority of 10,000; Flower, for New York, by a majority of 16,000, and Major Mc- Kinley, for Ohio, by 10,000. The Republican candidate who stood for Philadelphia was returned by the astounding majority of 40.000. New Yokk, November 5.

President Harrison,is delighted at the return of McKinley for the Ohio seat. The Democrats m New York State are said to have resorted ex tensively to bribery m order; to further the interests of their candidates. The farmers m Ohio did not vote for Me. Kinley.

THE MELBA DIVORCE CASE.

Vienna, November 4,

The Due D'Orleans, "who is at' pre sent, m this city, was to-day served with a writ as co-respondent m the Melba divorce case. :

Vienna, November 5. The subpoena to Tappear in'the Melba divorce case was served oti the Due ©'Orleans by a bailiff m.disguise, who gained an audience with the Duke by pretending that he wished to; present a petition to him. , . .

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW MINISTRY.

Sydney, November 5. »

Mr Brennars speaking at' Wtigga said the Government would force the policy of protection,, and if unsuccessful would appeal to tiie 'country. The question of Federation, lie mentioned, had been left entirely with Mr Bartfjhj the Attorney-General. He understood that as the present Bill had been fully discussed, any amendments would have to be referred to a new convention. The Govervinent intended: to ask Parliament to pass the one-man-one vote principle, and the fiscal question would then be proceeded with. All the members of the Government with the exception of Mr Barton, have been re-elected without Opposition. Mr Barton is opposed by Granthain, free trader and Labor candidate,

SHOOTING CASE.

Melbourne, November 5>

A woman, the reputed wife of a commercial traveller named Best, was shot, and the latter alleges he dicl it accidentally^ At the Inquest, however, the jury retained a verdict of Wilful murder against him.

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

Adelaide, November 5. In the House of Assembly a motion to abolish hanging and substitute electric execution, m cases of capital punishment, was rejected by a two to one majority.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, November 5. This afternoon Captain Webb, who was Acting-Consul here for the United States for some time, and has been resident m Auckland for ten years, was presented at, the Auckland Club House with an address and purse of sovereigns, as he is to leave tor San Francisco on Saturday. The pre sentation was made by ; the Mayor, Mr Upton. Captain Webb, m the coupe of his reply said he lyas convinced that there was a grand future before this colony and urged that wool, beef, mutton, dairy pro duce, and fruit should be exported from JJe'w Zealand to .California, just as they are sent to* England. A man named Donaldson has been stabbed m tljie neck with a> knife at Taiwi, a settlement ne/*r Kussell. The ■'knife iiarro#ly npssed the; jugular vein. The police have arrejstGd a man named McKinley, who is charged with the offence. .

Gisborne, .November 5. The Waipiro correspondent of the '' Herald " wires, that Inspector Emerson with twelve police and twelve artillery men arrived from Auckland this jmorn ing, Tuba marched his men, women* and children to thp beainh when the \ force were landing.■; ,?;Tuta; was brought before Sir Georsfe VVhitmore and Messrs Wallis and Emerson, J.P.'s., to answer the charge preferred against him by Tini Aininu. Insjioctor Emerson hat} tele graphed to the Government for instruc tions as to whether or not he shall arrest Tufca; also whether lie shall disarm the tribe of their fowling pieces. Tuta and his people seemed quite prepared to sub mit to the law knowing that he will tight it out m court later on. Atprosent the Natives arc unsettled, imd havo retired to talk the matter over.

Summerville Bros start shearing on the 11th inst. 1, and Tuta's men are. their shearers, They promise to leave camp and shear when wanted. Puni's people shear for Mr Wallis. Thirty armed men of the Government force are he*re. Weujngton, November 5.' The ten)Bi' which bailed for Sydney, via Picton, to-day, took Ijfty-si'^ Chinese from here and southern ports, Duitbdin, November .% , The Moegiel Wppllen Company's Diced

tors recommend the Uhual dividend of 8 per cent for thb year, but m order to pay this they must, withdraw £1000' from the reserve fund, owing to the disorganisation of business following last year's strike. jNVERCAitanx, November 5. . At the- Police Court Henry Charles, McJlish and Thomas Tb.omp.sori, two of the Gratitude's party on the recent sidling trip to the Auck'aucU), were charged with ftealing2B7 skins, valued''at £1000, be . longing to Joseph Hatch. Evidence was «»ivf n similar Lo that against Andrew New ton, who was c>mimttc 1 for trial. Other prosecutions are likely to follow, and peculiar developments are looked for. Mellish and Thompson were committed for trial, bail being allowed, each m the siuno amount.

About 4000 persons witnessed the arrival of General Booth here this after noon. He was received by Mr Hall, the Mayor, Mr Ward, the Postmaster- General, and Mr Kelly, M.H.R. Ho wis afterwards driven m procession through the'(own to one of the reserves where he addressed a large assemblage. He ;&poke of New Zealand as the grandest cqutitry he had seen. He told the . people that they were m an earthly paradise compared with millions of > their fellow-creatures. This evening he spoke m the theatre, which was packed. . His address' dealt generally with the work of the Salvation Army and the colonising "scheme. ;

Marriage of Mr David Zander.

A fashionable wedding, m which much more fch-in the usual amount of interest m such events was taken, tookjplace on Wed nesday afternoon at the residence of Mr Henry Zander, Strelitz, Ashburton ; the contracting parties being his brother Mr David Zander, and Miss Ruby Herman, sister of Mrs Henry Zander. A very large number of invitations had been issued, and from 3 p.m, until close upon half-past three, thehourfixed for the ceremony, the wedding-guests arrived m a continuous stream, ani were graciously received by Mr and Mrs Zander m a large marquee erected for the occasion on the lawn m front of their residence. This was provided with an excellent, smooth, and springy boarded floor (turned to ad mirable account later on) and beautifully decorated with a profusion of flower?, m which feKtoOHsofßanksiaandguelder roses, and sprays of the lovoly white iris played a prominent part, and furnished like a drawing room with chairs, lounges "and piano, a carpeted space m the centre being reserved for the "bridal party during tha marriage ceremony. Punctually at half pasc three the officiating Kabbi, the Rev A. Chodowski, ot the Christchurch Synagogue, wearing his black gown of oflice, bircttfi, tailis (or scarf) and bands took up his position at the reading-desk, haying the bridegroom on his right, attenried by his best 1 man, Mr Max Fried lander, under a beautiful canopy of blue aid whito silk, supported by poles at tho four corners, held up by Messrs B. Ballin, Moritz Friedlahder, R. Friedlander, and K. Zander. A portion of the service of the Hebrew Church having been read, or rather in toned, m that musical language, there was a pi'isa for a fjw.seoad-1, while the bride leaning on the arm of Mr Henry Zander, ■representing her guardian, and attended by a charming tiny bridesmaid and page ii) the'per&ons of little Miss Ella Zander, and Master M%x. ("Chubby") Friedlande", entered andarivancvd to their positions under the canopy ; the I'ridal March (Heinrich), being: beautifully played by Mr Rossitter, of Chrstchurch, The bride, who was given away by her brother hitKw Mr Henry Zander, looked charming m n pretty and simply made de.mupla.in dress of cream silk delaine, with iii«h c< >llar and sleeves and hip paunie;s of fino Valen ciennes laco. ribo woro a corymb of orange blossoms, a tulle veil fastened with a diamond ar,row, the gift of the bride groom, and also a diamond bangle the gift of Mrs H. Zander, and carried a lovely " showor " bouquet of cream roses and ferns. Her tiny maid looked sweet m a loose frock of cream liberty' silk, with frills of pink chiffon. She wore a tulle veil, and wreath of pink and cream /lowers, cream silk open-work socks, and bronze shoes, and carried a hur.se-.shoe of pink and cream iiowurs tied with silk ribbon. She also wore a gold hoop bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The little page was dressed m a white sailor .suit, pointed shots, .. and a gold and pearl pin, the gift of the bride. Tlip bride's sister, Mrs Henry Zander wore a becoming dross of some sott, dove-colored material, with hand some coat of Aihambra silk, the hem of the robe being trimmed to match, and a cream chip hac trimmed with plumes of the same color. The grouping of tho party and the beautiful surroundings formed an exceedingly pretty coup cV mil, and many Gentile friends present came to the conclusion that the prettiest of all wedding ceremonies is that of the Hebrew Church. The remainder of the ritual was then proceeded with, the vows being reverently administered by the Rabbi, and given and taken by tho bridegroom and bride, the ratification of the contract by the putting on of the ring, and the reading by the Rabbi of the husband's solemn contract with his spouse, which is handed to her as the charter of the rights and privileges of wifehood, forming a Very interesting part of the ceremony. Another (to Gentile eyes) novel feature was the presentation on two distinct occasions of a glass of wine to the bride and bridegroom, of which each partook, and, at the conclusion, the. crushing'of a glass beneath the bridegroom's feet, these ceremonies, we understand, being sym bolical that m their wedded life husband and wife, are sharers of che cup of sorrow as well as of the cup of joy, and that even m their times of mirth they are never as children of Israel to forget the destruc tion of the Holy City, Jerusalem. A solemn exhortation from the Rabbi* with a prayer for the blessing of Jehovah upon the wedded pair, the benediction ;being' pronounced both m Hebrew and English, closjtl a mist interesting and beautiful service. Then came joyous music (Mendelsohn's Wedding March); fol lowed by the congratulations of friends to fclie, happy, couple,, those given viy.a voc t being suppxeir-ented by \ over sixty congratulatory telegrams handed, to the bridegroom from friends of both paar*j»s iii all parts of the colony, and from as far away as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Zeehan. The health of the bride -md bridegroom was then proposed by Mr Hugo Friedlander, m a kindly and appropriate speech, m which he took occasion to give some excellent advice to the young couple, to whose long life, h&ppincss, and prosperity the company drank m bumpers of champagne. The toast was acknowledged m a few suit able words by the bridegroom, who then led off with his bride to the excellent dance music provided, and the floor was soon filled with dancers who ko.pt up the enjoyment until 0 p.m., tho happy pair leaving about an hour earlier amid a perfect shower of rose-petals en route for Christchurch. The bride's travelling dress was a blue tailor-made tweed, and a picturesque hat of white chip, mounted with ostrich feathers. At six there was an interval for dinner, and at 8 p.m. dancing was resumed, the interior of the marquee brilliantly lighted up with gas, Chinese lanterns and fairy lamps, pre senting a scene uniquely beautiful. The ladies present were Mrs Harper, Greek dress 'm cream and gold ; Mrs Curtis, vieux rose and cream ' lace i Mrs Zindcr, black velvet trimmed with bluo chiffon ; 'Mrs Tweed, ' handsome brown nierveilleus ; Mrs Brooke, black satin and jet, pretty bouquet of whjte VQm and, ferns. Mrs Steward. blagJs

velvet Mid silver with heliotrope" front' panel, Mrs Hugo Friedlander, rich dark navy blue silk, with white chiffon, and lovely bouquet, oi cream roses "with streamers"to match ; Mrs I'tsrcy.Cox, pink brocade train .with lace front; Mrs Max Fiiediander, black corded silk with pale blue chiffon ; Mrs Crisp, buttercup bro cade j'Mrs Moss JoH'iS, brown aid cream lnerveilleux ; Mrs I. L. Morris, handsome black satin and lace ; Mrs Ballin, pretty braided costume ; Mrs P. Williams, pale pink silk with black lace ■; Mrs,.,Stephen son, black and heliotrope ; Mrs R. Fried lander, black lace dress, cream chiffon ,; Mrs A. Field, pale pink nun's veiling ; Mrs W. Rollitt, black brocade, with hand some sash ; Mrs Dr. Leahy, heliotrope silk, with velvet of a deeper shade,; Mrs J. (J. Restell, crimson Indian muslin ; Miss Rees, black lace dress, trimmed with heliotrope ; Miss Traumann, amber silk, jet trimmings; Miss Saunders, white cashmere robe, a la Gr&'que ; Miss Dalgleish, French'grey cishinere; Miss ,Gibson, very pretty "black net dross with ostrich feather fan ; Mis:j Nolly Hardy, , cream nun's veiling ; Miss Jonas, cream brocaded satin, blue lace ; Miss S. Jonas, pretty white dress ; Miss Craig, pink dress, cream roses ; Mi-s Steward, be coming dress of pink and white : Miss J. Shury, white dress and sash. Dancing was kept up till one a.m., when Auld Lang Syne and a stanzi of the National Anthem, m which the whole company joined, brought a very happy day to a close. Before separating, rounds of hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Henry Zander, at the. invitation ot Major Steward,' who,' on behalf of the guests generally, expressed 1 their warm appreciation of the generous hospitality extended to them by their genial host and hostess, and the hearty good wishes of all present for the happiness and pros peritv of the newly-married couple, at whose very pretty wedding they had ex perienced so much pleasure iv assisting. The weddinir presents were exceedingly numerous and handsome, among them being a large number'of cheques.

SPORTING.

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

(PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION ) Mkljjouknb, November 5. The following are' the results of tho third day'b racing : — Plying Stakes.—Trieste 1, liungehah 2, Mftivel 3. Oaks Stakws. —Tiraillerie .1, Albina. 2, She 3. Hurdle Race.—Yabbi 1;. Fire King 2, Wsiirua 3. Spring Handicap.—La IVca 1, Astw 2, Graduate 3. Royal Pakk. Stakes.,— Mar \ el ],• Highborn 2, Malvolio 3. ■ Vetekan Stakes.— Paris 1, Norbert 2, Ciireze 3.

Mr S, H. Gollan, the Napier sports man, scored another important win on the third day of the Victoria Racing Club's Spring Meeting, winning the O.iks with Tirailleur's half sister, Tiraillerie. Mr W. R. Wilson, who supplied the favorite m this race. She, by Nordenfeldt- Stoppe, had his revenge m the Spring Handicap, which he won with La Tossa, who was ridden by the New Zealand jockey, Cusdin. Mr F. Paneti's Wairiu got into third place m the Hurdles, and J. Monaghau was m a moasuve recom pensed for his disappointment, with Paris m llie Melbourne Cup by winning the Veteran Suites with that horse.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

(Received November 6, noon)

Mblbourxk, November G.

TH to i; n;nj\ z>.,>d,M i.i racing circles over Mr Go >r^o AVatson, the starter for thn V,R,C imposing a fine of £10 on each of the Jockeys (thirty-four m number) who rode m iho Melbourne Cap, for disobedience fit the post. The amount had to be paid before they were allowed to ride again.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB METROPOLITAN MEETING.

The great sporting festival of the year commences at Uiccarton on Monday, this day huving been fixed upon, though not altogether convenient for visitors from a distance, on account of its being a public holiday m honor of the Prince o£ Wales' Birthday. The second day's racing takes place on Wednesday, and the meeting concludes on Saturday. The meeting promises to be very successful ; .more horses m training are at Iticcarton than has been the case since Spade Guinea's year, I^SU, and visitors from all parts, of New Zealand are wending their way iv shoals towards Christ - church. Many improvements have been made m the accommodation for spectators at I^iccarton, and the racecourse itself is said to be m better order thin it has ever been m befqre. The payupnt for the ten events, that have Anally closed number 123, agonist 92 las,t November, so that large iields are assured. The railway arrangements admit of Ashburton visitors returning home after each day's races, but we are, as usual, left out m the cold as regards cheap fares. However, many Avshburtonites will see the racing, and hope for the success of the locally-brad and locally owned horses. The following selections are made by " White-choker" ;— ' Spring Hurdles.—Couranto, 1; Free man, 2 ; Christmas, 3. Maiden Stakes.— Yattaghan, 1; Ilium. 2 j Bay King, 3. New Zealand Cup, — Flinders, 1 ; Cynisca, 2 ; British Lion, 3. Riccarfcon Welter.—Kulnins, 1; Galtee, 2 ; Crown Jewel, 3. Welcome Stakes.—Stepniak, 1; Waka watea, 2 j North Atlantic,' 3. Islington Plate.—Young Cheviot, 1 ; Quibble, 2. Stewards' Stakes. — Boulanger, '1 ; Whisper, 2 ; Prime Warden, S. Derby Stakes.—Cajolery, 1 ; Florrie, 2 ; Lebel, 3. Oaks.—Flomo, 1; Rosefeldt. 2 ; May, ■3. ■■ ■■ ■ '. ■-.. : ••

The following entries and final pay ments were received, last night .; — ' Maiden Stakes, of 2 soya each, with 100 soys added. One mile.—llium, Hippomenes, Bay King, Vfafctaghaii, Prestige, Eros, Burlesque, Glenca'rn, Harkaway, Fairchild, Morpheus, Beau N.wh. Nkw Zealand Cup, of 20 soys, each, with 1000 soys added. Two miles. Bt lb st lb Crackshob ... 9 2 Rosefeldfc ... Cl 3 Cynisea ... 8 3 British Lion (J 11 Gruchfiold ... 7 (» Thanie ... (i 2 Cajolery ... 613 Dilemma ... 0 2 Flinders ... 611 Riccarton Weltek Handicap, of 100 soys. Six farlongs.—Kulnine 10.$*; B.lb, Queen of trumps 9st 81b", Galtee Itefc 81b, Mariner 9st 81b, British Lion 9sL 4lb, Couranbo 9at 41b, Crown Jewel 9st, The Tdler Bsb 131 b, Ennnason Bsfc 111 b, May BsMllb, Richlake Bst 101 b, Fairchild Bst 91b, Prestige. 85t.91 1 b,..A<-Uc.qßsb.slbi I^ium Bst4lb, Lady Sockburn Bst lib, Chester Lad Bst, Jacob Faithful Bst, Kellio Grey Bst. Weloomb Stakbs, of 10 sevs each, with 250 soys added : Four furlongs.—Waka watci, Reflection, Vogenganjr, Saracen, North Atlantic, Princess of Whales, Step ni:ik, LauncesLon. Ste^vrds' Stakes, of soys each with 200 soys added; six furlongs.—'Alerriq England Ijit 61b, Whimper "Qsi 13ib, '^o^ langer Bst 111 b, Prime Warden Q&b Cliiuratiald Bst 51b, Florrie Bst 51b, Kotiiw Bst 41b, Palljew Set 41b ? Morpheus fab

121 b, Heather Bell, 7nt 111 b, Husjiienor, 7.st 101 b, Conjurer 7st 911), Rejrina 7st 61b, Carronade 7st 51b, Yon Tempsky 7st 31b, Miss George 7sl-, Hippomenes -6st 121 b, Emmason 6st-10(b. . ,'..' , Dekby Stake*, of 2CO soys each with 500 soys added; one mile and n, half.^— RosefeMt, Morpheus, Cajolery, Label, Flinders, Florrie.' " I Oaks, Stakes,, of 10 boys each with_2oo soys added ; one mile and a half,—llium, | May, Florrie, Rosefeldt, Thame. ]

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

CimsTOHURCH, November 6. Tne with cirawal of Blizzare made no change but the non acceptance of Free dom has been a severe Mow for backeis Flinders has now assumed the position of a stroiu' favorite, and it is understood lie was backed by his owner some lime since, but. that it was only m the last week he was satisfied • that tho colt had a fair chance of winning, and the work done by his pair for some time confirmed this.

Visitors are arriving from all quarters. There was a heavy mist this morninsr, which prevented a full view of the work, but the Cup candidate, Crackshpt. did a •rood mile and a half, accompanied by Florrie for the last mile. fCynisca hardly went as well as Whisper, Cruchfield per formed a strong working gallop, as did Flinders and Freedom. Resefeldt also went very well, but neither She nor Dilemma was Jextended. Cajolery, btwtled by some horses galloping rearsd and got over a picket fence yesterday. ■Though not seriously injured he was a little muscle sore this morning, both before and after work. British Lien after his gallop yesterday was likewise a little sore; this wore off after being out an hour. Thame did steady work. From present appearances, there will be no more defections.

Saracen, Morpheus, Huguenot, Con jurer and Emmason, are the fresh horses working. The first looks n fine colt. He was not extended. Morpheus, the Derby candidate, was s \?eated; he looks only fair. Not more than a'dozen fiorses have to arrive, and these are of the rough division. To-morrow's work should be interesting. Scralchi ng.—Somnambulist, Hurdles, noon.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting "of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. ' Present —Messrs C. J. Harper, Hugo Fried lander, E. G. Wright, Duncan Cameron,.- James Brown, E. S. Coster, and John Grigg. In the absence of Mr W. C. Walker, Mr Grigg was appointed to the chair. chairman's statement.

. The Chairman's usual statement was read as follows;:— :

A gazette containing description of the boundaries of the new electoral districts ant map showing the same have been received from the Government and are placed on the table for the Council's in spection and information.—Mr D. Thomas reports that lie has sold the lease of re serve 173 to ihe proprietors of the Acton Kstate at 16s per acre. —The Irrigation Committee have met and will present their report to-day. A letter fiom Mr Goodwin on the subject of the proposed irrigation districts will be placed before the Council; —The Rangitata Road Board writes to say that the proposed road through reserve 2589, leased by Mr Goodwin, was laid off by the Chiaf Surveyor m 1885, and that the 'Board has expended moneys on this road ; also, tha' as the settlors aro desir ous to have .the road opened, the Board lia-j given the lessee notice to erect, gates or remove the fences across the road.— The Wakauui Road Board states its wil lingness to devote £15 out of the monies accrued from thirds on village settlements along the railway line for the purpores of a water supply for the said settlements without prejudice.—The accounts for the six months ending September 30 lsw>b have been audited . and the bal aice sheet has been sent to Wellington.—The Loi.gbeach and Cold.itreani Road Boards aud the Tinwald Town. Board have agreed to take over the control of the portion of tho south road through their respective dis tricts and the Council can now recommend that a proclamation be issued vesting the road iv the above local bodies.

THE NEW ELECTORATES. Mr Friedlandcr said t,h:»c as Mayor of Ashburton he had written to the Com missioners recommending them to retain the name of Ashburton instead of Rakaia for the new electorate. Mr Wiight said that although there mi ht be many reasons why the Commis sioner!! should alter the boundaries of the electorate, there was no reason why they should alter the name of it. The electo rate had been called Ashburton for nine years, snd the mass of the population m the tow? electorate was m the town of Ashburton and its immediate neighbor hood, He had,- as member for . the district, drawn the Commissioners' atten tion to the fact that Ashburton wv»s more appropriate as the name cf tb,e electorate than Rakaia, and he thought the Council might., very well support his notion by a resolution. , Mr Cameron moved —"That fhe Com missioners be requested to retain the name of the 'Ashburton electoral district m lieu of Rakaia, as the greater portion of the population of the new district is m the immediate neighborhood of the borough of Ashburton." Mr Brown seconded, and the resolution was carried. engineer's report. The Engineer's report was read as follows:— Plains Water Supply. — The supply throughout this district during last month was, on the whole, satisfactory. The travelling, shingle at Pudding Hill dam is still a source of some trouble, but it is more easily disposed of since the contraction was made at the outlet. ] Dur ing the last three weeks the vegetable growths, common to the races at this season of the year, have appeared m most of them, and the half-yearly over haul should be undertaken this month. This could be accomplished without turn ing the water oft", especially as the mains m the upper portion of the district are all ill very, fa^r order. ' Ithmpstead Whhr Suppht. —The Chair man o,f the Town Board informs me that the service required at present is suoh us •'would 1 have: its outfall into existing rice from Wakanui creek, near Jones. The expense of this would not be greater than ior the scheme originally proposed by the Council. A communication from the Town Board on this question will probably be received to-day, Branch Race, Dromare. —With refer ence to the proposed races through Dromore township, I have either seen or communicated with the various settler*, to whose sections the accrued " thirds " would apply. It appears that after de ducting half cost of railway culvert at Keseive 264 there will only be £ J. 2 l«)s available from the Wakanui Road Board for this purpose, whereas the estimated cost of that part of the race is £28, but ■the settlers siy they would consent to make up the deficiency by executing the earthwork m race, and aonie of the fords. Mr Moore also would consent to waive the question of severance m Lot 5, to avoid deep cutting. The cost of the remaining portions of- the. race, which would be" X>\ miles long. m Ml, would be defrayed jointly by the'- various owners through whose properties it would, pass. Their proportion- would bo about £$}, exclusive of q quota of siyr £& towards the construction of a small- main formerly propoqpi jji-<,mr WtodMipfe to secure ii B'upplJ&, jftpp "4§B» ■ **"V. .i" other additional raqe.s iv the locality? Hifmdsfvr Ctewwy ifaww.—With tlj«

exception of Mr Mahoney's, and some sma'ler amounts, these have now been all received. Ashburton-Rangit da Wate* Supply. — Wir.slow water race.—The contractor is now at work an.l wiU finish on Monday. I Thereafter he will be prepared to start i the enlargements of mains from sottth Ashhurton river. The funds to be pro vided by the Rangitata Road Board me not yet paid m, but some £200 I believe will be available immediately, and the bal ance probably before existing contracts are complete. Some enlargements of existing races would have to follow m order to pro cure a supply for the Lower Hindß district, and at least two new races m the Shep herd's Bush district -but. it will be a very disjointed sort of service if the supply for the various sections is to be introduced only as the " thirds " accrue, and-the capitaliz ing of these funds would seem to be a much more effective method of providing for a comprehensive scheme. Meantime some of the perpetual leaseholders m the Hinds district are prepared to contribute the cost of constructing their races, pro vided an adequate supply can ba brought down to the ra'lway line ; and a letter on this subject from the Chairman of the Coldstream Road Board is before you, and I could explain the position more fully on the maps. The extension of the P race which I was asked to report on would coat about £17. but the parties interested have agreed to hold the question m abeyance for a short time.

Waterion Race,~l have taken the various levels for proposed race from Tin wald via Ford's Road, and tenders will be placed with you to-day. A deputation will also wait on the Council to-day re the question of funds. Metkven Cemetery, —l have prepared the plan requested by the Board,. "Cemetery plantations. The, work of planting^ has been completed . for the season. During October 114 acres were fenced, ploughed, and sown with gums, etc, and 30 acres planted m Mount Harding and Barr Hill districts, and strips were ploughed around most of the plantation)) m Ashburton Rangitat* district. And fencing Along 3 chains reserve I>romore J . was secured against encroachments frpJi sheep. Irrigation.—l have altered fht bound aries of the proposed districts as requested by the Committee, so that theWiricbmore, Rakaja, .and Wakahui"districts now com prise 124,000 acres, and is exclusive of the Lower Acton, district as shown on map, and which contains 24,000 acres, the half of which would "be suitable for irriga tion. . : , The Cracroft-Coldstream districts as now shown contains 83,000 acres. RACE CLEANING. It was resolved that the half-yearly cleaning of the water races be undertaken this month. ■ -. . . . - VILLAGE SETTLEMENT WATEB:BUPFLY. A lengthy discussion took place: on the question of the water supply-to the village settlers at Oromore, cUalt with' m the Engineer's report. •. ; Mr Brown moved " That Mr, Baxter be instructed to proceed with .the work upon the terms f mentioned |n jthe Kngineer's report, with bh'e exceptioy of £2 "10s for culvert referred' to therein, over which the Council has n» control." , Mr Harper seconded the motion. Mr Wright moved as an amendment,, " That, as the sum of £28 is, required to give water to settlers at Drorhore, and as the Wakanui Road Board have £24 33 7d m hand due to these settlers, this Council is of opinion that theJioad Bo*rd'should devote the said sum to -the execution of the work m question." He would have to move this amendment, event if no Councillor seconded ic. Mr Cameron woiitd'second the amend me it. There were very many ' miles of races thafc had been paid for out of county funds, and he sympathised with these village .settlers. > The amendment was, lost, ' -ajpd tho motion carried, I ASIIBUKTOX-KANGITATA. HUPPEY. | Letters wore read' from the Chairman of the Coldstream Road Board" and the district engineer on the subject of an extension .of the water supply m the Hinds district and at the Hinds railway station. It was decided that if the Railway Department will contribute £'30, the matter will be favorably considered. In regard to the funds to be provided l>y the Rangitata Road Board,

THE ASHBURTON (Itf^^ NOVEMBER 6, 1891.



Tlie vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council caused by the retirement of Councillor Brooke, was filled to-day, by the unopposed election of Mr John Orr. Tke privileges iv connection with the Spring Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club, on November 18 and 19, will be sold by Mr D. Thomas m the Arcade at three o'clock to-morrow afternoon, Particulars ape advertised, .



' The handicaps for the Swimming Club's ( fifty yards race, to oVswiMri st-the batha next Monday, the opening of the season, are :—J. C. Lane, scr; S. Mitchell, 4 1 Bee; T, Grubb, 7 sec; A. G. Williams, 7£ 1 sec; J, Graham, 10 sec ;Y. Henry, .13 sec. A number of scratch events will tie got up, < with a polo match, which' will make a good afternoon's sport. The first race will be started at 3 fp.m, ' - The quarterly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held.in the. Templar Hall on Wednesday evening. The quarterly report and balance-sheet were received and adopted. They snowed the Lodge to be m a prosperous condition. The ] Open Lodge Committee reported that the next open meeting will be .held on November 26, to wind up with a coffee supper, par* ticulars to be advertised. The officers were then installed by Bro T, Kingston, D. G. C. T., assisted by Bro Henry, G.M., and Sister Manhire, D.G.M. :—Bro .T. Scott, C.T.; - Sister Auckrain, V.T. ; Bro A. Pateraon, Secretary! Bro Fowke, jun., A.S.; Bro Edwards, F.S.; Bro G. Sawle, T.; Sister Fowlce, C.; Bro T. Sawle, U. ; Bro Fowke, sen., D.M.; Bro Marsden, Gr.; BroMullany, 8. ; Bro Edwards, P. C.T. Several members contributed to the pleasures of the evening by tlieir excellent singing and reciting.



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