DEATH.

At Papanui, on November 9, John TraoafAS, eldest son of Mr John T. Matson, Christehyrcb, and nephew of Mr David Thomas, Ashburton.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Flags were flown at half-mast to-day on the stores of the Ashburton auctioneers, and at other places in town owing to the death of Mr J. T, Matson Jan., auctioneer, Christ church, Mrs Mayne's name was unintentionally omitted from the list of ladies whose labors were so valuable in providing the costumes and stage decorations for the tableaux at the school entertainment on Tuesday even ing' The " Sydney Morning Herald " closes a five-column obituary notice of Lord Tenny son with the regulation " Crossing the Bar." The beautiful line, "But such a tide as moving seems asleep," is rendered " But. such a tide as snoring aeems asleep." The late Mr J. H. Cock, was buried on Wednesday. The city presented an ap pearance of general mourning. P laga at half mast were flying everywhere, and so great was the immber of wreath |3ent that a carriage had to be provided for their con veyance to the cemetery with the funeral procession. The " Wangauui Ferald " regrets that several of the most influential and widely circulated newspapers of New Zealand allow their columns to be defiled with discussing details of divorce and other objectionable cases. The " Herald " objects particularly to some Press Association telegrams ssnt out conce/ning a recent divorce suit, We hear with deep regret, which will be shared m by very many in this district, of the death yesterday afternoon of Mr John T. Mataon, jun., eldest son of Mr J, T. Matson, Christchurch, and nephew of Mr David Thomas, Ashburton, He had been very ill fromiyphoid fever, but it was hoped he had surmounted the attack ; Mr Leicester Matson, however, wired last evening that "Poor old Jack died while still delirious." The deceased was only about 28 years of age. had been married about four years, and leaves two children. A meeting of the South Rakaia Domain Board was held on Monday. Present- Messrs Hardy, Sharp, and Makeig. The meeting was called for the purpose of making regulauone fap b&thing in the Domain. The pond was now completed ; ifc was 109 yards long by an average of 60 feet wide, ihe depth beingjfrom 2 feet to 8 feet 6 inches. Sheep netting had been erected to keep those who could not swim from getting into deep water. The hours were fixed at from six p.m, to ten a.m. for men and boys, it it is found that ladies do noc take advantage of the opportunity it is probable that bathing will be allowed to all .dnring the $rhole day. Yesterday was generally observed as a holiday. The weather being flne a large number of picnic parties went to the beach or elsewhere, the Salvation Army selecting Mona square as their trysting place. The yoljmteershadavisitfromtheWaimateßifles aiid sustained a decided defeat at the butts. The cricket match,and swimming contests tittraetednumerous spectators to the domain There was a very large attendance ap the races at Riccarton, though the Show day, Friday, is the great popular holiday at Christchurch. At Auckland unfavorable weather interfered with the eight fours' demonstration and the attendance at the races. Wellington was practically deserted, excursions iiaving set out in all directions by land and sea. Taieri races were the principal attraction for Dunedin people, and there were the usjial railway and steamer excursions, for which the weather was favor able.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY

(Before Messrs T. Bullock and W. G. Rees, J.P.'s.) iNpgCKNOY. —A. passenger in the train from'"'Clmstchurcli, charged with in decency, was convicted I ordered to be imprisoned till the court roso, this explanation he gave of the occurrence mitigating the offence- Kline youths were charged with in <Je«jency within yiew of a public place. They were defended by Mr Crisp, who objected to the clause \nider lyhich trp charges wore made. The youths had been bathing in the mill creek on Sunday, and were seen by constable Hunt, who had visited the locality in consequence of complaints made by some of the residents. The ,cises were dismissed, the bencfr warning the culprits that they must take euro not to expose themselves when bathing.

AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION

"THE DAIRY INDUSTRY ACT 1892."

The present Ministry may certainly claim credit for having in their scheme of legislation taken more heed of the requirements of agriculturists than any Ministry which has preceded them. In years past, while laws many have beeri devised for the furthering of the in terests of the commercial and manu facturing classes, it has been the rarest thing possible to see or hear of any measure dealing with agricultural matters or matters relating to or con nected with that greatest o£ all indus tries—the farming industry. True, not all the Bills introduced last session have passed into law ; but that is not the fault of the Government, who sub mitted a group of six important measures, dealing with Live (Stock, Land Drainage, the Codlin Moth Pest, the eradication of Noxious Weeds, the Dairy Industry and the protection of farmers against imposition in the matter of Artificial Manures. The four measures first-named stand over until next session, and are now being circulated through various Agricultural Societies and Farmers' Oluba with,, the view to the attainment of such informa tion as will enable their being made as perfect as possible \ but the two last named have been placed upon the Statute book, and we purpose to sum marise their provisions for the benefit of our readers, dealing on the present | occasion with the first of the two— the Dairy Industry Act, The inter pretation clause defines the terms used in the Act to distinguish the different products of the dairy, but nearly all of these are self-explanatory, and it need only be mentioned that by " blended butter "is meant butter col lected from one or more dairies or factories for the purpose of being mixed or blended and packed for export, and that " full-cream cheese" means cheese containing not less than three per cetit of butter fat, " quarter-skim milk cheese " means cheese containing not less than 2| per cent, "half-skim milk cheese " means cheese containing not less than \\ pep oent, and " pure skim-milk cheese" means cheese con taining less than \\ per cent of the same ingredient, A "factory" or "creamery" is defined to mean "a place established for receiving the milk or cream of cows from the public for the purpose of manufacturing it into butter or cheese, or both," and ?f dairy" a place where butter or cheese is 'manufactured—not being a v factory " within the terms of the above defini tion, The enacting clauses provide first'for the inspection of all dairies and factories, power being given to the Governor to appoint all Inspectors and other officers necessary to the due administration of the Act and to pre scribe by Order-in-Council all neces sary regulations. To the Inspectors and officers so appointed are given full powers of entry upon ail premises which come under the operation of the Act, and also authority to open any package containing butter or cheese for the purpose of inspection, with power to take samples for analysis oi any such butter or cheese, or of milk offered for sale or supplied to any dairy or factory. Any person obstructing or delaying an Inspector in the exorcise of his duty is liable to a penalty of five founds. No person may sell or supply to any dairy or factory any milk taken from a cow known to be suffering from disease, under a penalty of not less than £2 nor more than £10 for each offence; and the person on whose behalf any such milk is sold or supplied is prima face liable for the penalty mentioned. These ars all use ful provisions and safeguards; but the most important part of the measure is that relating to the proper branding of New Zealand and cheese for export. Section 5 provides that it should be compulsory for the owner of every dairy, factory, or creamery manufacturing cheese or butter, or both, for export, to have a registered trademark which is to be placed on every package and upon all butter and 1 cheese exported ; the right being given by section 6, to any owner of a dairy manufacturing not less than 7501bs weight of milk a day, to obtain a cer tificate authorising him to mark the produce of such dairy with the word ". Factory " or " Creamery," as bhe case maybe. Section 7 we give in gxtenso. It runs:— Every person who shall manufacture and export,' and every person exporting, a keg, box, or package, or any greater quantity of cheese or butter, including blended butter, separator butter or butter in pats or prints, shall distinctly and durably stamp or mark on each cheese, and upon each pat or print of butter, and also upon each keg, box or package containing cheese or butter, the following particulars, that is to say ;— ---(1) The registered trade-mark of such person; and (2) The words New Zealand dairy, or New Zealand factory, or New Zealand creamery as the ease may be; provided that on each pat qv print of butter thu letters N r Z. may be used instead of the wards' New Zealand, and also, (3) Upon each keg, bqx, or package the true and exact nature and description as defined in sub-section {a) of section two of j this Act, of the cheese or butter contained therein. Every person who exports, or causes, pro cures, or offers to export any of the articles required by this section tq be stamped or marked with the above-mentioned parti: culars, whph are not so starpppd or marked, or on which any of the aforesaid particulars are to his knowledge false, is liable for every such offence tq a penalty not exceeding one hundred pqunds and not less than five pounds, Regulations similar to these, but more stringent in their character, have long been in force in Denmark, and it is largely owing to that fact that D.apish butter has been able to attain so high a rppujsatjon in the London market ; and if the Act above referred, to i' 6 properly carried out, the rapidly growing export trade of New Zealand in da|py produce will be put on an assured' footing, and N«jw $ealan(j brands of butter and cheese will rapidly establish themselves in favor, with the certain result of commanding the highest range of prices.

Messrs Golemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and .Cootamunrtra, New South Wales) has attained a reputatjon as a specific for affec tions of the chesfc, lungß? consumption, asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints, ft numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, ana Lord (Jarring, ton, late, Governor of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenz i epediiriip scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane aud Sons' whole : sale depot is in Ghristchureh. Sharland and Co. are wholesale *gentß fyr the $orth.

SPORTING

DERBY DAY.

(from our own reporter.) Christchurch, November 9. MiDDLEioN Hurdle Race, of 100 soys ; once round and a distance. —Marquis of Tewkesbury, lOst 91b, 1 ; The Idler, list 81b, 2. Black Hawk 9bt 21b, and Justice 9st, also ran. Won by a length. Time —3min I2|sec. Dividends—£2 13s and £2 lls. Criterion Handicap, of 150 soys; seven furlongs.—Merganser, 7st 51b, 1 ; Young Cheviot, Bstslb, 2 ; Heather Bell, 7sc 91b, 3. Won by a length Time- Imin 30dec Dividends—£ll 9s 6d and £13 os6d. The Derby Stakes, of 20 soys each, with 500 added ; second horse to receive 75 soys, and the third 25 soys out of the I stake ; one mile and a half. —Stepniak, I Bst 101b (Derrett) 1; St Hippo, Bst 101b (Gallagher) 2; Launceston, Bst 101b (Boyle) 3. Saracen, Bst 101b (Lindsay) also started. St Hippo, the favorite, reared at th« start, and lost a couple of lengths. Won by half a length, Launces ton close up. Time — 2min 40|sec. Dividends—£6 6s 6d and £5 12s. Juvenile Stakes, of 3 soys each, with 250 added ; five furlongs.—Skirmisher, 7st 101b, 1 ; Westmere, 7st 61b (including 61b over) 2; Gerainfc, 7st, 3. Lady Thornton 7st 91b, and Wakawatea Bsfc 81b (including 41b over) also started. Won from start to finish. Time—lmin If sec. Dividends—£4 16s and £5 13s 6d. Metropolitan Stakes, of 3 soys each, with 400 added ; 1£ miles.—Cynis«a, Bst 9lb, 1 ; Crackshot, Bst 121b, 2 j Rose feldt, 7st 71b, 3. Ten others ran. Won by a clear length. Ti^ne—2rnin 38|9sc. Dividends—£B 3s and £8 17s 6d. Selling Two-year-old Plate, of 100 soys ; four furlongs.—Token, Bst 51b, 1; Busybody, Bst, 2 ; Zodiac, 7«t 91b, 3 The winuer was never headed. Time-^ SOfsecs. Dividends—£3 15s 6d and £3 9s. The winner was bought in for £240. Epsom flwn Weight Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile. — Wanganui, 9st 4lb, 1 ; Exile, 9st 21b, 2 ; Paramu, 9sb 91b, 3. Eleven ran. Won by a length. Time— Imin 44sec. Dividends—£l3 0s 6d and £11 ss. Auction Handicap, of 80 soys, was won by Emperor Bst 71b. beating Pennine 7st 13ib, Chester Lad 7st 111b, Balfour 7st 2lb, and Helaine 7st.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

SECCXND SPRING MEETING.

(PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Auckland, November 9. The following are the first day's results : — President's Handicap.—Lottie J f YatUghan 2, Tulloch 3. Welcome Stakes.—Pegasus 1, Cap tivity 2, Eve 3. Auckland Guineas.—Tit, Bst 51b, 1 ; Brown Alice, Bsfc 51b, 2; His Worship, Bst 101b, 3. Six started. Won by half a length. Time -Imin 50aecs. Dividends £13 8s and £11 ss. Hurdle Race.—Fishmonger 1, Bek mont 2, Tupara 3. Shorts Handicap.—St Clements 1, The Sharper 2, His Worship 3. Prince op Wales' Handicap.—Coal scubtle, fst 301b, J ; Lottie, 6st 101b,% 2 ; Ida, 6st 91b, 3. Eight started. Won by a length and a half. Time—2min 45sec. Dividends—£2 16a and £2 17s. Hurricane won the Selling Steeple chase. Flying Handicap.—Warrior 1, St Clements 2, Brown Alice 3.

CRICKET.

, ASHBURTON V. A'BION.

A match was played yesterday on the Domain ground between the Ashburton and Albion Clubs. Outhbertson captained the former and W. Davis the latter. Neither Club played their best team. Purchase, Prichard, and during the first innings Pauling, being absent from the Albion ranks, and the senior Club being without the services of G. Andrews, Lane, and Dixon. The match resulted in a win for the Ashbur ton Ciub by an innings and 26 runs. For the winners Buchanan, Denshire, and Simp son batted well, and for the losers C. Davis played a nice innings ot 13 not out, and Chapman batted in free style. Appenied are the scores :— Ashburton. Todd, b Chapman... ... ... ... 2 Mor"on, runout 9 Simpson, cW. Davis, b Chapman ... 10 A. Buchanan, b Broad 39 Cuthbertson, b Mitchell... 2 Denshire, cE. Andrews, b Kerr ... 31 T. Sawle, b Davis 8 J. Sawle, bO. Davis „ 0 Fox, bO. Davis , ... 5 Rundle. not out .., 4 Black ? bC. Davis... 6 Extras ... ... 9 Total 125 Albion— First Innings, j Chapman, b Morton 12 E. Andrews, c and b Buchanan ... 8 j W. Mitchell, b Buchanan 5 Kidd, b Buchanan 5 Broad (sub), c Todd, b Morton 0 C. Davis, not out.« 13 W. Davis, c Denshire, b Morton ... 1 Kerr, c Buchanan, b Morton 0 Leitch, b Black ... 0 Dunlop, q J. Sawle, b Morton 0 Hardley, b Morton 0 Extras 5 Total 49 Second Innings. Chapman, b B,uchanar} .. 23 E. Andrews, b Todd .. ... ... Q W. Mitchell, b Todd ... ... ... 4 Kidd, b Todd ... ... ... ... 2 Pauling, c Morton, b Buchanan .. 0 C, Davis, b Todd , ... g W, Davis, b Buchanan 2 Kerr, p Morton, bTpdd.!. ... .. 3 I Leitch, no,fc out ... ... ... ... 1 Dunlop, b Todd ... ... 2 Hardley, b Todd ... ... 0 Extras 3 Total .., ... .„ , 50 4s the match was finished early in -, he afternoon a dozen of the Ashburton 01 ub went to the wickets, but made a poor stand against the bowling of Pauling and E, Andrews.

Davys' "Bright Lights."

The Davys' «Bright lights" Gctnpaivy opened in Oddfellows' I^all last night \o a' very fair audience;, and gave an enters tainment of the variety order which drew forth very vociferous applause from a crowded gallery. Mr F. Davys, Mhs Georgie Devoe, and Mr T. Griffin between them produced an amusjng farce, Qeorgie Devoe playing the kitchen iqaid with great effect^ and the jwo gentlemen pourtraying the youag ladys suitors. The military character assumed by Mr Davys was fearful and wonderful, and immensely funny, and the naval gentleman in black of Mr Griffm was ntjt less go. ; Qhawkcter songs and clever dancing were given by Mr Davys and Miss Devoe in the second part, and Mr Griffin gave a slave song that was loudly applauded and heartily encored. Professor Morton, the pianist of the company, gave a solo on the flute, following with, another on the plttrioiietj exhibiting a perfect mastery pf both instruments. His performances on the flute and clarionet were really the musical features of the entertainment. The con : eluding part of the programme yas a marionette exhibition—Very clever indeed, and amusing withal—which wound up wfth| transformation scenes in which Mr Bavys manipulation qf the lime light effects was remarkably good. To-night the Company again appear, and in a new programme.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

("PBK PUESS ASSOCIATION.)

THE EVICTED TENANTS.

London, November 8. The Earl of Clanricarde has declined to personally attend and give evidence before the Evicted Tenants Commis sion. He, however, was represented by Mr Carston, who, when refused permission to cross-examine witnesses, retired, as did counsel representing Mr Smith Barry. Both legal gentlemen declared that the whole thing was sharp practice. Mr Matthews, Chair man of Commissioners, authorised cross examination in th 3 later proceedings. A.t the opening of the Commission there were extraordinary scenes be tween the chairman and 2ounsel repre senting the landlords. The Govern ment press sweepingly condemn Mr Justice Matthews for his partizanship. OBITUARY. London, November 9. The death is announced of Theodore Child, the traveller. MOBBING A NEWSPAPER OFFICE. A section o£ unemployed attempted to mob the office of the " St. James' Gazette" for having described the Trafalgar Square meeting as an " assembly of loafer ladr." The police dispersed the crowd before any damage was done. Subsequently an interview took place between the editor and some of the unemployed, but the former declined to withdraw the statement complained of or apologise. BA.NKRUPTO*. It is suggested that the bankruptcy of Mrs C. S. Parnell is connected with the funds which are at present in the hands of the Parisian bankers. RUSSIA. It is rumoured that Russia will re quire £3,000,000 of gold from England within the next three weeks.

ANARCHISTS AT WORK.

P-ARis, November 8. An infernal machine was exploded in the Avenue Operi to-day. Four persons were killed and many injured. The Parisian Anarchists threaten a great campaign if Fran wise is extra dited from France. November 9. The bomb which exploded in the Avenue Operi yesterday was discovered outside the office of the Carrnaux Min ing Company in Paris. It exploded after being removed to the police station, wrecking the building and mutilating four of the inmates in a frightful manner.

RIOTING.

Brussels, November 9. Two thousand Socialists favouring universal suffrage created a riot at Ghent. The police and military were called out to suppress the disorder, and had to charge the mob before they cleared the streets. A large number were wounded.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

New York, November 8. The " New York Timeß " declares that Mr Cleveland is safe to gain 220 votes. ' It is expected that the use cf the Australian system of ballot will delay the final result being known by two days. THE PANAMA CANAL COM PANY. New York, November 9. The "Herald" says that if Mr Cleveland is elected to the Presidency the trial of the directors of the Panama Canal Company will be abandoned.

CHOLERA.

Hong Kong, November 9. Cholera has made its appearance in Japan.

SHOOTING MATCH.

ASHBURTON RIFLES V, WAIMATE RIFLES,

The match between teams of ten men each of the Ashburton and Waimate Volunteer companies was fired off yesterday at the Ashburton range, and resulted in a decided win for the Waimate corps, who were in excellent form and did splendid work. The firing took place in the morning, and was finished early in the forenoon, so that the visitors were able to go South by the express. The following are the scores :—

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

These resolutions are copud out of the m, inu£ .b, 00, k» a«d {completely dieprove Mr Wrights assertions about the late Board's attitude in the beeinnin<* of 1891. .Now with regard to Mr Harper's personal guarantee which Mr Wrieht • lenies was given. I think that the other Councillors present will agree th;ir the following is the correct version of the cvse :—Mr Harper was authomed by the Board to guarantee on their bihalf that if the Council would proceed at once with the work of providing water, the Board would pay over the •• thirds " as received. By mistake we neglected to furnish Mr Harper wi;h written authority to act for the Board. Mr Wright objected that Mr Elarper was not properly authorized ; then Mr Harper, to prevent the work being delayed by this oversight, offered to become personally responsible if the Council desired it. Aa we are endeavoring to divide the district into wards, and have so planned it as to throw as many of the " thirds" sections as possible into two wards so as co secure them all the benefit possible from the expenditure of the money accruing, I trusc Mr Wright will assist us as much as he can to carry it through. Now I challenge Mr Wright to prove his statements as I have mine ; also to name the districts in which he discovered the grossly misapplied expend ture of these funds. Also, I would be glad if Mr Wright would tell us how he managed to not have the accounts of the Board audited during two years of his chairman ship. Thanking you beforehand for inserting this lefcter.—l am, etc., F. PjSIER.

THE "RANGITATA "THIRDS."

TO THE EDITOR* Sir, —I have delayed answering Mr Wright's letter until I could give him the proofs he was so anxious for, As to being put f »rward to rescue Mr Harper, I can only say th-tt I had no communica tion direct or indirect with that gentle man between the time Mr Wright's letter appeared and the day of the Ash burton sho\y. Mr Wright is ' the only person in the district who uses catsp^ws. Now wjch regard to, the late Boa,r-Ts attitude towards the "thirds." The first meetiug of the Board in 1891 was held on February 26, when the following resolu- | tion was carried :—"Resolved: this Board is of opinion, that vith the written consent of the Hon. Minister of Lauds as provided fop by clause 23 Laud Acfc Amendment Act, 18,87, it is desirable for the Eoad Board to grant payments fc? supply of water to deferred payment and parpetual lease settlers."' At tho second meeting of the Board in 189 a, held on June 1, the following resolution was carried :— " Resolved", j that the Minister for Lands be requested to cause the accrued "third*"'now due to be paid over to this Board for the purpose t,f assisting perpetual lease settlers to obtain a. supply of water inimeiiiUely, '

Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club.

opening day.

The first gathering of th« season at the Domain bath, under the auspices of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held yesterday, and considering that so large a proportion of the population were out of town the attendance of the public was very good, the ladies especially being present in force, .The first item was a display of diving, in which nearly every swimmer present took part, and showed the I strength cf the club in active members, a good proof of the - excellent work the club is doing in teaching the art of swimming. The next was a competition in plung ing. For this A. Williims.T. Pauling, E. S. Clowes, R. Shiels, and L. Broad entered Three dives were allowed to each com petitor, and when all had done their best it was found that Williams had covered 48|ft. Pauhng and Clowes 45fc each. Broad 42ft, and Shiels 40ft. In plunging no motion of either arm or leg was allowed after touching the water, the impectus by the plunge from the bank having to be depended upon solely for progress. In the 50yds haudicap there were nine entries—Clowes, Pauling and T. Grubb, scratch; A Williams, Ssec. ; Shiels V'-o f a"nder8 ' and J- Burns, 4secs '; h. Broad, Bsecs ; and Hoult llsecs. All the allowance men got away in time but the three scratch men started before go, and were called back: Only Fduhng, however, came and the other two were disqualified. Burns was placed first, Broad seaond, and Saunders thud, but the accident about the scratch men ra*her deprived the race of intertst. lhere were tbn divers in the •« nearest header competition, and this was a moat interesting contest, and tbe judges having reduced thoir choice to three these were sent one after another mo the water, and the judges gave the awards thus- J Baker 1, A. Williams 2, R. Tasker 3. Thp diving of Wilkie and Collins was very highly commended, but the headers of all were good. It may be here stated that the load mouthed advice, given from the bank by an impudent man with more jaw than manners, was no help at all to the judges, who were ablrc to do their work without the assistance of the self-appointed adviser. The crocodile racer-which is run in couples, ths second man holding on to the feet of his partner—was won \,v Clowes and A. Williams, Baker and Grubb second, in a field of five couples. Some doubt arose as to the running of Pauling and Burns--tne latter it was sail having missed hold of his partner when near the rope. The back race—swimming on the back —had been entered for nine competitors but only three came to the bank. T. Grubb won the contest, with E. S. Clowes a good second. Time— '61 4-sth sec. There were only three entries for the boys/ 50yds handicap. From the start the4wo big fellows—R. Mitchell and F. Williams—were too heavy for the little Kempthorne, although he was allowed 12secs. He however, steered an erratic course that must in the end have put him out, Mitchell (first) with 2secs start of F. Williams (second) got home easily, lime 52secs. A costune race, won by A. Williams, caused an immense amount of fun. L. Broad was as usually very comic as an cvergrow,i very puffy Irishman ; Williams personated the clodhopper with smock frock and heavy boots ; and Collins, an always welcome and popular visitor from Christchurch, was cleverly made up as a "Ching Qhiug." W. a. Saunders was the other swimmer ia the blouse of a policeman. The winner was the lad man, and in this the very heavy boots of WiUiams were of great service in imped ing progress—much more so than the load of grass Broad carried under his waistcoat, and which would keep showing itself in spite of all his comic efforts to conceal it. Major Steward thanked the public in the name of the club for their attendance, and after a futile effort to get up a polo match the proceed! igs closed.

THE ASHBURTON QV AUDI ATS t TiffTTRSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1898.



i WAIMATE. I 200 300 500 yds yds yds Tl CaptShaw 27 8 19-54 Lieut Adams 32 27 20-79 Lieut Grant 30 28 20-78 001-Sergt Inkster ... 28 24 20—72 Sergt Sanders 29 22 22-73 CorpColtman 31 19 19-69 Corp Guy 32 24 19-75 Pfe A. Inkster 22 23 16—Ql Pt Manchester 29 19 19~,67 Pt Williams ... ... 31 26 14—71

Total 291 220 188 699

ASHBURTOU. Col-Sergt McDonald ... 27 24 14—65 Corp J. W. Baker ... 2$ U 7-46 Corp T. Pauling ... 28 24 7—59 BiHglLeitch 28 14 23-65 Ptß. Baker ... ... 31 22 16-69 PtW. Pearson 23 20 14—57 PfcW. Hefford 24 25 16.-65 Pb Wilson 29 21 11—61 Pt Constable ... ... 11 3 15-29 Po I. Leitcl* 30 22 12-64

Total .., ... 259 186 15.5. 380



COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OP TRADE. IMMENSE SUCCESS OP G. J. NEILL and CO's Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. OUR Expenses being so small, and being satisfied with very small profits, we are enabled to SELL CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton. WE DEFY COMPETITION. INSPEd OUR GOODS. SEE OUR PRICES. The best Washing Prints in Ashburton, 4£d, s£d, 6|d, 7H «M The newest designs in Waging Muslins for Aprons and Pmaforw 4£d yard The very latest in Dress Materials* 4sd yard Cashmeres and Merinos, all colors, tnarvelloua value White Calico, yard wide, 3s lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLCTHING. CLOTHING Men's Strong Tweed Suits, 22s 6d Men's New Zealand Tweed Suits, 23s 6d ; wonderful Bova and Youths'T*reed Suits at your own price Men's and Boys' Shirts, Twaed Trousers, and Moles at ridiculous pneet BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Every one wonders how we can Sell Boots so f Cheap, THE SECRET IS CASH-SMALL PROFITS, AND QUICK RETURNS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 9d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5a 3d Men's Leather Elastis Sides, 9s lid A special me of Women's Strong Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 6s 9d Lidies' and Children's Tan Shoes, all sizes . Thd largest stock of Children's and Girls' Patent Strap Slippers, all sizes, VERY CHEAP AT U. J. NEILL and COS, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOOKE STREETS. Spring and Summer Drapery. HARDLEY BROS., AECADE HOUSE, rTAVE JUST ARRIVED for the Coming Season a Splendid Assortment oi <Os in Delaines, Prints, Pongee Cloths, Ginghams, Galateas, Muslins, etc. INSPECTION INVITED. MILLimiY DEI ARTMENT.-This Department is already *cry buey. Customers would do well to l«ave their Orders early. Arcade House. OLOTHU3G DEPARTMENT.—We have a special Hue of Men's Wellington Tweed Suits at 25a, worth 40*, also a splendid lot of Saddle Ttfeed Suits at 40a. oy* Knfa*« Suits from 4s 6d. A grand line of F*ncy Shirts, Pique fronts/at 5s worih A* 64. Me»'» Working Shirts from 2a 6i. BOOT DEPARTMENT. —Oome and see our new assortment of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes. A splendid line of Men's English Shoes at 9i 61. M«n'a Colonial Kip Shooters, nailed, 10s 6d. 94 Pair Women's Shoes a* 5, 6d, worth 8s 6d. Leather Slippers 3s 6d, splendid valuer ««"»DMM- AR CADE HOUSE, HAEDLEY" BROS. (LAtE SPENXJER & 00.) BURNETT STREET. Manager fl' HARDLEY, Late of Mr Andrew Orr. EMPOBIUM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. VTEW AND CHOICE GOODS ABE NOw"^OPENED FOR THE APPROACHING Pi SEASON. Perfection of Taste and Best Value in GENTS' & BOYS' CLOTHING^°HA^_SOABVas, SHIRTS, MKRCRRY, &o. «r>OTH HOOTS. BOOTS. The Finest CoHe°i°of Sales' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES in the Pistnct. Clean, Fresh, Reliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. IWWFPTION'INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. INS IS foi^ Wertheim Celeb, ated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Wew Zealand 'cirtMng^ -— TriE CONTRACTOR FOR FITTING UP S- SALEK'S NEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. as bto b jjieen in Christeni^rch^ — — — ' mi C«* (Van ' COLBKANB AND SO .C EUCALYPTB Ex X. tl>6 JLJVSv J- VW f TUACT j s the only genumc in the market, IN THE WORLD and was a warded medals and diplomas at I Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating U w ttl «H* 4 CjO V I ©53 • all competitors. For all affections of the HySl«»l« » Chest and Lunas. Consumption, Asthma, INIA- HY L' P. anl CO . Coughs, Colds, Gr.ivel, and Kid"ey Com tca lmi»'ft<.-J«, plaints, it has no equal. Agents— * Viß Caahcl utrfeut, Chr.ii.ci.urcii. , A.suiiV»iON Pxva CowiAfrv.



POTATOES wanted for Cash; must 1:0 good sample, state quantity and price per ton by letter to X, Maii- Office.' 11 55 PLANTS.— 10 Varieties given in 100 if required—Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbaue, Savoy, etc. Whittington, next Police Barracks. 1152. WATS TED,—Board i>nd Lodging in a private family, with use of piano. Apply J.R., Mail Office. 11 53 CVTANTED, for a few days a week, *» washing or c hiring. Apply W. "Mail" office. * 11 51 \TfTANTFiD, an Apprentice to the W Printing trade, age 13 to 15; must have passed sixth standaid. Apply at this Office. OTANTED to Sell.—House seven yy rooms, every convenience, plenty water. Apply to W. W. White or Mr Bullock. *■*• WHY not Bake your own .Bread when you can get 50lbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robeet Alcorn'», Saunders' Buildings. 11 oi ANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. W 213 QHOW DayTSaturday, 19th, S. Salbk's kv new Jewellery Establishment. First day of show, Saturday, November 19. WANTED Known.—Good Leather Shirting reduced to 6£d. Splendid double-width Sheeting, Is, Carpet Is, reduced to 9d.—H. C. £egerß, Melford House. 8 SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, . will show hw new and high class stock on Saturday, November 19. XTNIQUE» Choice.—New Jeweller's LJ Stock of latest Home style and design. Orening Saturday, November 19. S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler. ANTED Known.—Ladies' Gari baldis Is lid. Beautiful Prints 4£d and 6d. Come and see.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small ».lroods a specialty. Pull weights guarantee 3. A trial solicited, —■W. J. SiLOQCK. 4t182 SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated 8.8, A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robteet Alcokn's, Saunders 1 Buildings. _^^ WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. tl /"ANTED Known—Grand Display YV °f all fche newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipmert. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcobn & Co^b, : n SHARPLIN & Company, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. _J ]_ 9§176 WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S, W. Alcoen & Go's. TrTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps, W Purapa. I have on hand the Jargeet stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging. a,nd Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J W. Haßolky, East street. WANTED Known.- Flannelettes 6d, reduced to 3s 9d per dozen. Good line of Plaid Flannelettes IOJd, reduced to B|d.— H. C. Segebs, Melford House. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made to any size or pattern. Electric Bells fixed, and all kin is of Plumbing work done at lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. Habdley, Plumber and Gasfitter. WANTED Known~Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." WHY should we le f the mn water off our roots rot our buildings and run to waste when Hardlev will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his addrets—J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street. _________-.._ WAITED Known — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost prfce, some below cost, for two mo»shs. Great Bargains. The s*ock is the choicest ir Ashburton. Hid superior own make, kept on hand, unsurpassed in New Zealand. A staff of men kept/ All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the (shortest notice—. J. Moisdn, East Street, Town Hali shop l\i EW Christmas Cards for Old Country -*-' friends, New Zealand ferns, Fire Screens at halt price. New supply of Tiddlidy Winks, Halma and other games. Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 64. New Birthday cards, Reward cards, Wedding cards, etc. Books every mail.—L. F. ANDREWES & Co., Sfca. tioners' Hall.



Mails close for the foll^E \J^ a .& * under.subject toth^neceß^y alterations.- Ports, perßotorua, at «;^% 5 f "™- Late fee letters, van express ham, 0 iw p m. ENGLISH KAILS. nnirtFWAKD—»JKS OT MAIM. Coptic ScT^tober 15, due London NSSS?-^i October 27, due London DeCe OUTrw 7 A W~SAN_^A N OISOO MAILS. *Left mckland October 8, due London November 9. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch, of correspondence from Ashburtoii Post Office to the under-mentioned places -f0llX:" a.m. pan. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel daily) , v *16 Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) « 630 315 6-^° Chrißtchurch and North (daily) ». 6-3° 3>15 62° and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10 30 i Oroirore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... ...llO.dO Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 6.30 Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 4 45 Geraldine (daily)... •• 10.30 Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays 1030 Methven (daily) 3.15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield and Buapuna, Mondaysand Thursdays 4 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays ... 11.0 Timaru, Bunedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) nnn 6-20 Temuka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 # and on Tuesdays, Thurs. days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waunate (daily) ... 10.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... * 3,15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) ... .. 4145 N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will beeouvpulsorily registered and charged double registration fee,



Stop OrlnAcingr. —— » —. " I can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to use them he thinks is im evidence of weakness, and so we wonder why, when he quits, he doesn't stay quit;. If we knew all, our wonder would be, with that terrible craving at his vitals, he is able to resist even for a short time—a craving on whbh will-power, moral suasion, the pledge, self-respect, have no effect whatever, and which until recently has been an insur mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases. Bub the time has come when that craving can be stopped ! Sure. Just as suie as ifc is possible fco cure a cold. The appetite can be destroyed ; the man placed back, so far as drinking is concerned, just where he was before he acquired the hftbifc. The cure does not destroy the will, but fche appetite. 80 he will have to learn to drink all over asjain, and the effort will be so great that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T, Booth's Golden Remedy .No. 1 destroys the drink appetit^e. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and —(Advt). 10*11



••HEATING'S POWDER" destroys BUGS, FLKAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all • her insects, whilst quite harm lessand domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles tlie siccess of this powder ia extraordinary, Ir is perfectly clean in application. Seethe at tide you purchase is '• KEATINGS, ' as iiii tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold iv Tins 6d, Is, aud 2s <Jil each, by all chemists



Cracknell and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AUi^lSJlftOQ* 4JW CP.



Thk Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile PUla are confident* recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, whioh is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pu.ls, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthened of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any ciroumstances. Sold in bottles, at U lid, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine Yf*ndora throughout the warld. Holloway's Pills axd Ointment are particularly reconunended to persons who have to pass their lives in confined and crowded places; hundreds of thousands of our fellow creatures toil from morning until evening in factories and workshops to the detriment of thoir health, and the deteriora tion of the race^ They suffer in consequence from indigestion, flatulence, and want of appetite, and these oomplaints, if neglected, bring about nervousness and failure of the vital powers. Holloway's remedies can be used by such sufferers to their very great advantage, as they are mild in action, and certain, in their effects. No one need there fore lose a day's work when using them, a matter ot consequence to those whose daily bread depends cm daily toil. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and fr«e from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. i AUK YOUR GUOCEFH. TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Use Aulskbrook's Self-Raising Flour. The Oxslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit numufrotured \j Aulaobfook and o