MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as, under,iubject to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, November 2. For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies, per Mararpa, at 10.30 tt.in. For United Kingdom and Continent ol Europe (specially addressed per Orient steamer only), Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per express (to connect with Tarawera at Port Chalmers), at 13.30 p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van, express, 12.53 p.m. For the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports ef New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers/at C 5.115 p."*- : registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, 3 p.m.; late fee letters, van, express train, 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due in London on December 7.

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMEWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Aorangi, left September 29, due in London on November 9. Coptic, sailed October 15, due London November 25. Rimatuka, sailed October 27, due London December 7. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Ruapehu, sailed September 17, due colony October 31, OUTWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Sailed October 1, due colony November 2. HOMEWARD—SAN FRANOISCiJ MAILS. Left Auckland October 8, due London November 9.

DEATH.

Clucas. —On October 31, at Seafield—in giving birth to a still born son — Catherine "Augusta, the dearly be loved wife of Edward Clucas, of Seafield, aged 34.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Captain Jackson Barry has been laid up at Temuka for some weeks with rheumatic gout. He is now getting over it, and is able to get about a bit. In Mr D, Thomas's market report, owing to a clerical error, the orices for skins were quoted wrongly, and should have read best crossbred skins, in bulk, up to 4£d, and best merinos, 4|d—in place of s|d and 4|d. The Mosgiel Woollen Company's report, after working off £3000 for depreciation, shows a balance of ±5303, out of which £2940 goes in dividends, making 8 per cent for the year, and £363 is carried forward. The Auckland Inspector of factories, Mr Feiguson, is taking means to check the use of charcoal irons for pressing purposes in small rooms owing to the danger to health from the charcoal fumes. We draw attention to the change in the business advertisement of Mr W. H. Collier. As the premises which he now occupies are about tc be pulled down, he intends clear ing out a large portion of his present stock. Mrs Anna Flannagan, who was convicted of infanticide in February, 1891, and was imprisoned in the Lyttelton Gaol, was brought before R. Beetham, Esq., at the gaol on Thursday, and, on the certificates of Drs Guthrie and Pairman, committed to the Sunnyside Asylum as a hopeless lunatic. A man who has not been before the Ash burton Court for eight months, and who had come in to attend the show, got on the spree on Saturday evening, and whs taken in charge by the police, Mr Harrison yesterday treated the case as a first offence, and lot the accused off with a conviction without punishment. Messrs J. Scaly and Co. East street have now on exhibition some fine roots of Carter's Elephant Swede turnips grown at Alford estate. They were intended for exhibition at the show but did not arrive in time. They average 141b each, and are a sample from a very fine crop of Swedes, and are now quite sound and in good order. On Friday evening a party of the friends cf Mr Ballance, stationmaster at Chertsey, assembled in the Chertsey Hotel and enter tained him at dinner. Mr Fendall pre. sided, and in proposing the health of the guest expressed regret that he had been shifted so soon. Bdsides the health of the guest several other toasts were drunk during the evening. The proceedings were enlivened by the singing of some good songs, etc, The cricket tean organised by Mr D. T, Torld, which played two enjoyable games with the Ashburton C.C. last year will pliy their first match this season against the A.C.C. on Saturday next on the ground of the latter. The team will play this year as M The Wanderers," and will be picked from the following; Jackson, Maxwell, Todd, Haydock, Fendall, Rouse, I^ararnan, Dunn, Primmer, Bruce, Storey, Dr Withers, Graham, Wright and Pierce. The A«hbur ton CC.'s eleven will be selected from the following:—G. and E. Andrews, Lane, Black, Denshire, Cromie, Chapman, T. and X Sawle, Simpson, Fooks, Dixon, Cuth bartson, ]?ox, Makeig and Rollitt. Play to commence at |l.{}oa.m,

The monthly meeting of the CJhgFtsey School Committee was held on Saturday evening, present—Messrs Childs (chair man), Downie, Fendall, McDowell, and Jackson. A communication was received from the Education Board with regard to the presenting of one of the pupils in Standard I. It was agreed to have the annual treat on December 16, and to pet out subscription lists at once ; also to have the fences trimmed and swings put in order at once. The next meeting was fixed for the third Saturday in $W/?mber. Miss pusasV, the "Nun of Kenmare," in a letter to. "the '.' Scotsman" dealing with the' training pf girls, emphasises the value of good, well-cooked fo.>d in prejrputfng drunkenness, and declares the ordinary ari-nkard tfl be voty often tine product of ?,"" icrnol -Ht wife, who haa been taught pv«S» exceC* what she most needs to SS a XSsequei^ *«*. .bo i. Jo explain a plan for doing something .nwar?S improving the social condition of the poor, by training girls practically for domestic life and domestic service, Whilst climbing about on a rocky brink at Deep Sbieam on Friday two young ladies, members of one of the numerous parties who. went out on. excursions, discovered the 'remains of a man lying face downwards on a ledge about eight feet above the river. He had evidently met his death by falling down the cliff as the rock above had been strapped of grass. The body had evidently been in its place for some months as the hawks and rats had completely denuded the head, back, lcs, and arms of flesh. The body is sup posed to be that of Cummock, an engineer, who left the quartz reef in the locality some months ago. and had not since been heard of. In the absence of the police the pockets were not examined. Holloway's Ointment.— Go where yoa riav i n every country and in all climes, persons will be found who have a ready vvoul of praise for this ointment, lor chaps, chafes, scalds, bruises, and sprains, it is an invaluable remedy; for bad legs, bad bvexptg, and piles, it may be confidently relied upsa for effecting a sound >»d permanent cure. In cases of puffod ancles, erysipelas, and rheumatism, Holloway's Ointment gives Ifes greatest comfort by reducing the inflamma tion, cooling the blood, soothing the nerves, adjusting the circulation, and expelling the impurities: This ointment should have a Se in every nursery. It will cure a 1 Foose ©wijfold skin affections which Sating in Childly gain strength with fob I? W s ? ,o>-~ li, or? 1" ' t which we are subjects S l6 Spills w"i justice called the X* Z\ ? sSS'gttaner of the Human $W?f>, a powerful tonieandfcenble jtfeejr operation, and PT iel ' 'der any oi^umstanc^. %ld in r 3ndor»throu|hoßttbe*^.

To-morrow afternoon the Ashburton | Cricket Club's match will be Town v. I Suburban, beginning at two o'clock. The Saturday half-holiday was rery gene rally observed in Christchurch, most of the shops in town, and many in the suburls, being closed. The weather was beautiful. £The total revenue of the Post Office for the third quarter of 1892 was £45,749, and the telegraph revenue £21,354. The former is a slight, the latter a considerable, decrease on the same quarter of 1891. A young named Tegg, agii 18- employed at an Gsier farm near Temnka, hanged him self on Sunday night in the workshed. He was of weak intellect, and was nicknamed " Luny." He was one of a family of which several members are insane. Verdict " sui cide while of unsound mind," On the arrival of the Manapouri at the Bluff on Monday Mrs Louisa Rodgers, the wife of a bookseller and stationer, at one time in a large way of business in Inver cargill, was stepping ashore when she dropped dead, it is supposed from heart disease. She had been on a visit to her husband, who has been in business at Zeehan. The following re the Wednesday Half- Holiday has been signed by nearly sixty Asbburton shopkeepers :— ' W«>, tl • under signed merchants and tradesmen, etc., are agreeable to close our respective places of business on Wednesdays at 1 o'clock, com mencing on Wednesday November 2, to con form with the ' Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1892. The advertisement will appear in to-morrow's issue. An inquest was held at Mayfield yester day, by Mr A. Harrison, on the body of the infant child, aged 13 months, of Mr William Dellow. The child had some time ago suffered from a bad attack of bronchitis, and last Saturday had a relapse, dying the same night. No medical man having been in attendance, a post mortem was ordered, which was performed by Dr, Leahy, whose evidence was that death was caused by acute bronchitis and congestion of the lungs, and that the parents had done all that was possible for the sufferer. Verdict accord ingly was returned. A well attended meeting of the Ash burton O.C. was ..held last evening, Mr Denshire in the chair. A letter was read from Mi Raymond of Timaru reporting the business done at a meeting of the Waitaki Cricket Association where he acted as delegate foi- the club, and intimating that the club had power to nominate one Vice president for the Association. Mr W. R. Denshire was unanimously elected to the position. The rules of the association were then approved by the club and Mr R. M. Cuthbertson was appointed the club's dele gate to the association. Mr A. Lane was elected captain and Mr R. M. Cuthbertson vice-captain. Votes of thanks were passed to Dr Tweed and Mr James Lane for their offers of trophies for the best averages and ag gregate scores. The meeting then ter minated.

SPORTING.

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

Melbourne, October 31. A large number of visitors hay? arrived to assist at the Cup meeting, and there is every likelihood of a very large attend ance. The weather js. warm and there is every appearance of a summer's day to morrow. Betting on the principal event is very brisk, albeit the police are extremely vigilant against cash betting in shops, ivlalvolio has hardened to 100 to 15, and other quotations are—loo to 12 Clonard and Camoola, 100 to 10 The Admiral, 100 to 8 Porlsea, 1.00 to 6 Eurus, Malolo, and Correza, 100 to 4 Titan and Sword bearer. Sternchaser has been scratched for the Cup. Participators in the totalisator betting wtre fined 5s each, but the charges against the proprietors of the shops in which the totalisalors were run, were adjouned.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

(Received November 1, 1.30 p.m.) Mklboukne, November 1. Betting was very vigorou-s after the ciblo closed lafet night. Malolo was sup ported to win about £15,003 Juvva to 100 to 7, whilst his stable companion G'JJaroo was backed to win £8000 down to 100 to 4. After £3000 had been taken about Clonard at 100 to 11 he eased to 100 to 10. At 100 to 3 Deerswcod was backed for £5000, Little Bernie for £5000, and Penance for £3000. Correze claimed attention at £6000 at 100 to 6. Malvolio was vory firm at 100 to 20. Your correspondent likes The A.dmira', Malvolio and Glenloth for the Cup. Unfortunately the weather is cloudy and rain falling. The Melbourne Cup is timed to start to-day at 4 p.m. Melbourne, equal to 5.40 New Zealand time. The result will be posted at this office on receipt—pro bably soon after 6 p.m.

RICCARTON NOTES.

Ciiß.iSTfiitUß.aH, October 31. At Riccarton soon after four o'clock Ducts sent Awarua Rose and Retina a fast mile, the mare going in improved form. St Hippo and Morion together were taken along from the two-mile post till passing the.stand by Quadrant, who then retired, and the pair continued on, St Hippo leading Morion a couple qf lengths at the end q£ once round, when The Dancer joined in and came home with the three-year-old, Morion, who appeared have* big weight up, being several lengths away. Cynisca went freer than Boulanger over once round, registered at a fair pace. Stephon and Rosefeldt galloped the Oup distance, the latter having the worst if the weight and a little the worst of the run, which waa done in two seconds slower time than that recorded by St Hippo. Flinders alone did useful work. Captive and Launceston with a flying gtarj; put up a fast mile, the former having the bps# of the and most left at thp finish. Grown Jews] galloppd a mile alone and came away in a second mils f pom Aa; Revoir, covering the last s,'ix furlongs well. Wakawa'tea did good work, but The Dreamer only went at half pace. WyVGVti travelled strongly over the last of "two circuits. Vogengang and Merris England cantered a mile and galloped a second cne solidly. Crackshpt, wij.o is in great spirits, wos kept at half pace work. A Jofc of others were out. ''CppisTp^Ußpjtf" Kjwembgr X. Awarua Rose galloped the New Gup distance, associated with Retina oyer the last mile and a quarter, the mare haying most weight.' Mr' Redwood's horse finished ispm gc.qd style and covered the distance well. Tho JJreamej? ? F nd Cynisca each traversed the same distance, but neither was at top during the jour ney. Ijauneesi/on, FJind.ers an 4 Captive were associated oyes? two jmle3, the last mile of which was done at a tjtrqngoi= pacp than the first, and the whole distance being goyersd at a fair ayerage pace. Flinders finished, c^ose j|y |o pl)e pair of three-year-olds, of which LauricescOu ap peared a trifle the best. Crown Jewel galloped a little over a mile and a half, with in Revoir as companion for teven and the Miss Ru^sley filly for the last four furlongs. Quadrant' \>/ith a light; weight up beat Morion with a heayy im post over six furlongis. Merrie Eiiglrnd and Vogengang, tlje former with Ijllbs undor his Cup weight and carrying legs than Vogengang, traversed two miles afc top pace all the way, the pair being close together at the end of the first round, *un in good time ; then Merrie England drew away and finished up a decent two miles go, but he tired towards the finish. Grackshot- vyas gij/en long striding work, and St. Hippo a strong qnpe round. |3ou' lange'rj Stpephon and Rosefeldif werei nofc extended. Dilemma arrived last mghb,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.]

IRELAND.

London, October 28. The Marquis of Salisbury, in the "National Review," contends that the real question of autonomy for Ireland was not decided by the election. Addi tional safeguards will be required for a constitution providing new machinery by which the wish of the nation may be determined. Members of the Parnell party accept the suggestion of Archbishop Croke, that the funds deposited in the Paris banks be released and placed in the custody of three independent trustees pending division. POET LAUREATE. It is reported that Mr William Morris has declined the appointment of Poet Laureate. THE NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY Lord Onslow, speaking at Guildford, referred to the Premier of New Zealand once having been an itinerant vendor; the Minister of Defence, a working miner; and the Minister of Lands, a shepherd ; yet all were fully impressed with the responsibilities of their position, and anxious to do their duty in the administration of the affairs of the Empire. (JGANDA, Several papers report that dissension has occurred amongst the Ministry on the Uganda question. Lord Rosebery is at the head of the section who oppose the evacuation of that country. The Marquis of Salisbury, in a letter to the Press, says that the late Government always contemplated re taining Uganda. Whether the British East Africa Company remained was a question for them to decide. 'I he Bishop of Chichester states that the annual cost of a protectorate over Uganda would only be £40,000, an amount which, he points out, is about equal to the cost of a picture or two in the National Gallery. London, October 30. King Abanga, writing to the Queen in the middle of June, earnestly urges England to remain in Uganda. The " Observer " states the British will remain in Uganda. FINANCIAL. The directors of the Imperial Financial and Colonial Finance Coy. propose to extinguish the uncalled liability on shares. T a X BOOJtM AKER'S MARRIAGE Sevior Sutton, bookmaker, and his wife (nee Lady Mabel Bruce,) have returned to London and started a large house in Cadogan place. The marriage created no small amount of surprise and the bride returned pre sents that had been given in expecta tion of her marriage with Lieutenant Crosbie, which was abandoned at the last moment. They were mostly, how ever, sent back to her again. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN MID LAND BAIL WAY. The <( Observer " says it is satisfac tory to learn that the Government of We&fcsin Australia will reconsider their ill-advised action in withholding cer tificates from the Midland Railway Company- 1 he. credit-of the colony would be seriously injured by con- Uiniing t'.c Lti'.ue;- policy, which was little short of repudiation. The " Financial News " says that unless the Government of Western Australia speedily recognise the gross injustice of their treatment of the Midland Railway Company the colony will probably never obtain a loan in England again. The " News " thinks it is a matter for regret that it is found necessary to inform an Aus tralian Colony, that honesty is the best policy. SOCIALISM. The indignation of the Socialists is increasing owing to meetings in Trafalgar Square being limited to Saturday afternoons, Sundays before dark, and bank holidays. THE MANCHESTER CANAL. The municipal councils of Man chester, Salford and OMham, are seek ing power to advance an additional £2,000,000 to the Ship Oanal Com pany . LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL. F, N. Charington, member of the London County Council for the Mile End Division of the Tower Hamlets, was expelled by force from the Council Board for wasting time and refusing to apologise. LABOR MATTERS. The Shipping Federation are form ing a British Labour Exchange in London, with branches at all seaports. The object is to further the interests of free labour and all unskilled indus tries.

Mr Chamberlain, in a Jetter in the " Nineteenth Century," advocates the legal enforcement of shorter hours for miners &nd others engaged in danger ous employment ; also the earlier clos ing of shops, and the creation of tribunals for arbitrating in trade dis putes. He further urges his old age pension scheme for deserving poor, the better housing of w©rkmen, and that local councils should initiate steps to facilitate workmen becoming the o\fnepg of their dwellings. Mr Cham berlain also suggests legislation, pro viding that employers should pay com pensation for any injury to workmen jf caused by the former's neglect. The Lancashire master spinners de cline mediation of the mayors? of Man chester and Liverpool and threaten to lock out the men if the reduction of five ppr gent is not accepted. The cotton spinneps arp reversing their former attitude, and now favor a legal eight hqurs, limit as a means of reducing the qutput. IRELAND. The antLParnellites express willing ness to accept Archbishop Croke's QiTer v/jth respttct to the Paris funds. ' THE pA^LE QAf$S. The Queensland merchants are in dignant at the refusal of the Govern ment of that polony to pay a subsidy towards the reduction of the cable rates, and they intend to continue igi tating in the matter. LAND GRANT RAILWAYS, Tho " Economist "declares that colo nial land grants for the construction of railways havp proved most costly. It approves of the Queensland condition requiring immediate possession of the railway if necessary. AN INDICATION OE WAR The " Statist," referring to the heavy

withdrawals of gold for Russia, fears that it is an indication of Avar.

CHOLERA.

BKRLiiir, October 28. The English remedy for cholera consisting of periodate crystals cured 95 per cent, of the cases in the sea men's hospital at Hamburg. Vienna, October 28. The citizens of Letnberg, the capital of Galicia, po.'soned the mayor, be cause of the stringent measures which were taken to prevent the introduc-. tion of cholera. RUSSIA AND GERMANY. Berlin, October 30. Prince Bismarck, in the course of an interview, expressed the opinion that the tension between Russia and Germany was the result of one of the intrigues of the Polish nobility. The Government, he said, had no backbone and the best men were either not used or sent to German territory in Africa. THE SOCIALIST PROGRAMME. A manifesto issued by the Berlin socialists urges the abolition of Parlia ment, of Church schools and the army, and the securing of the control of pro duction.

MONTE CARLO.

Parls, October 29. The revenue derived from the gaming establishments in Monte Carlo is £920,000, being an excess of £47,000 over the previous year. The Prince of Monaco condemns the business, and has intimated his intention not to re new the agreement for gaming houses after 1913.

THE PAMIR.

St. Petersbubg, October 30. It isjreported in this city that Colonel Ti anoff was severely reproved for coming into conflict with the Afghans, but that the winter garrisons in the Pamirs have nevertheless been reinforced.

THE GERMAN ARMY.

Behlin, October 30. Prince Bismarck is opposing the Army Bill, and especially the limita tion to two years' service.

AUSTRALIAN.

LIBEL.

Melboubnk, October 28. In the libel action Groom v the proprietors of the "Age,"claim £10,000 damages, the verdict was for the defendants with costs.

BETTING HOUSES.

Melbourne, October 31. The police raided the totalisator shops yesterday and made fifty-three arrests. They also seized £1200 in cash.

THE COLONIAL SUGAR COM PANY.

Sydney, October 29. The Colonial Sugar Company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent. GREAT FIRE IN SYDNEY. Sydney, October 30. The f jur-storied premises occupied by Mefisrs Brovman, wholesale drapers, were destroyed hy fire. The damage is set down as £70,000. The New Zealand Insurance Company have a line of £1450 on the stock. THE MANOWAI. Sydney, October 31. Sailed—Monowai, for San Francisco via Auckland. She takes £75,000 in specie. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. The Bank of New South Wales has declared a dividend of 15 per cent for the year, and a bonus of 2£ per cent. The sum of £10,000 was carried to the reserve fund. A ROUGH VOYAGE. The barque Belle Isle, bound frooi Newcastle to Auckland, which put in here with her rudder gone, had a very tryingtime. Her sternpost had started, and the vessel narrowly escaped foun dering. The boats were kept in readi ness, but eventually the bad weather abated, and after much exertion she reached Port Jackson. The crew were so exhausted that immediately on the vessel's arrival in port men from shore had to be placed on board to keep her afloat. The vessel was considerably knocked about by a whirlwind prior to losing her rudder. Extensive repairs are necessary.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Napier, October 30. \ A very old colonist, Mrs John McVay, widow of the founder of the first tannery in Auckland, died yesterday. She arrived with her family in Sydney in 1837, and four years after came to Auckland in the schooner Shamrock, commanded by Cap tain Daldy, who still lives in Auckland. A Pakeha-Maori, named Clark, has been committed for trial on a charge of laying a steel rail across the railway at Waipawa. Wellihgton, October 31 The Mararoa, which arrivel from Sydney at five this afternoon, brought 68 saloon and 110 steerage passengers tor all port^, in addition to the English mail. She brought a very large number ot letters from Australia, apparently the results of the drawing of consultations on the Melbourne Cup. Most of the Wel lington, Wanganui, and Napier repre sentatives at the New South Wales Rifle Association meeting returned by her. Dunedin, October 31. John Muirhead, aged fifty, employed on the railway line, near Hyde, died yesterday morning from severe burns about the head. Deceased had gone to bed on Saturday night leaving his pandle burning, and shortly afterwards, his tent was found to be on fire.

SHOW NOTES.

Mrs E. Richard*, Doric, a successful exhibitor in the prodqce classes, was referred to in our report as Miss Riphards A very excellent collection of bacon and lard, for exhibition only, was sent in b,y Mr R. Lewis, bacon-curer, whose name was accidentally omitted from the catalogue;

The Taranaki Highway man.

'IICK FKBSs ASSOCIATION.)

New Plymouth, October £0. The fourth case of highway robbery within the last two or three months occurred on Saturday night. At about nine o'clock a man named Carrhew was leading a horse in the suburbs, about ten minutes' walk from the centre o' the town, when a man on horseback, dressed in an officer's uniform, with sword and revolver," rode up to him and demanded his money and jewellery. He gave up a watch and three threepenny pieoe°, all the money he had on him, and the highway man rode on towards town. A few minutes after the highwayman bailed up another man named Eibbys, who said he was a poor man and had no money. The highwayman said, "Pass on; I don't want to rob a poor man." Growing holder, the highwayman rode right inn the town and stuck up another man in front of a grocer's shop, with twenty or thirty people around. This man also s>iid he had no money, and was nob molested. The highwayman remained for about a minute coolly looking at the people, and then rode eft. He was pursued by a man on horseback, but escaped. The police also went in pursuit seme time after, but no trace of the man could be found. The police are puzzled over the affair. Formerly they treated the matter as a hoax, but now it is beyond dispute that the highwayman makes periodical raids in order to gain booty. On a former occasion he stuck up a tollgate keeper and got several pounds in silver. October 31, There is nothing fresh about the highwayman. It is thought the man is a maniac, who has been reading penny dreadfuls, and is doing Dick Turpin I business.

Annual Tea Meeting.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.

For many years it has been the custom of the Primitive Methodists in Ashburton to hold a tea meeting in the Church on Show day, and on Friday last such a meeting was again held. About 350 people attended, and partook of the good things provided. Seven tables were laid out, presided over aa follow :—Bachelors' table—Mrs Hoare, Misses Sutton and Robinson ; No 2—Mesdames Watkins and Robinson ; No 3—Misses Turfcon and Pearson ;No 4—Misses Tucker (3); No 5 —Mes^ames James, Barrow and Marsden; No 6—Mesdames Cocker and Maynard ; No 7—Mepdames Crum and Addis. All the provisions were given. The public meeting that followed the tea meeting was a crowded one, and was presided over by the pastor of the church —the Rev. James Cocker. He stated that on November 8, two years ago, he came to Ashburton, and during that time the membership had doubled. Tha church building had been doubled in size and ac commodation, and during the last year £75 had been raised for trust purposes. The Rev. Mr Sawle addressed the meet ing on the subject of systematic-giving, and Mr S. Buxcon, ex-M,H.R., spoke in a similar strain, and interesting addresses were also given by the Rev. J. Dellow, Temuka, and the Rev. Mr Harris, of Waimate. A choir of between forty and fifty voices, under Mr W. Smith, choirmaster of the Church, rendered some excellent music during the evening, and individual items also helped to make up the pro gramme. Among the latter were a reci tation very well given by Master Hitch ings, and Mr Grant's (of Se!ma) Scotch item " A quid cup o! tea," which was very well received. The choir »as greatly reinforced by musical friends from other churches, and aided by an efficient orchestra. The usual votes of thanka were passed at the close.

ATHLETICS.

C.A.A.C. SPRING MEETING. (per press association) Christchuuch, October 28. The weather was lovely for the second day's sports of the Canterbury Amateur A thletic Club. The track was in splendid erder, capable of fast times. !l!fee attend ance was over 2000, and spout was intsresting. W. West cleared 10ft 2in in the pole jump competition, constituting a New Zealand record. W. J. S. Bayward lowered the one-mile bicycle record to 2min 35 2 sth sec, and the half-mile to lmin 14 4-sth sec, T. 0. M. Ballinshaw lowered the quarter-miie record to 38 l-sth sec. The following are other results of local interest:— Quarter-Mile Flat—Ladies' Bracelet. —W. J. LeCren, 23yds, 1; W. Beadel, lPyds, 2; L. Watson, 17yds, 3. About thirty started. Won after a good race by two yards. Time—s2 2-sth sec. 120 Yards Fiat (Maiden).—A. E. Lingard, 1; H. H. Allison, 2. Won by two yards. Time—l 2 4-sth sec. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap ; hurdlea 3ft 6in high.—E. F. J. Grigg, 4yds, 1 ; J. L. Carl, scr, 2. The winner fenced beautifully, and won bj a foot. Time— 18 l-sth sec. Half-Mile Flat Handicap.— L. R. Crosbie, 80yds, 1; J. S. Murphy, 85yds, 2; C. Rides, 40yds, 3. Won by two yards, about twenty yards between second and third. Rees, scratch, finished a foot behind the third man. Time—lmin 58 l-sth sec. 120 Yards Hurdles, 3ft high (schools). —E. F. J. Grigg (Christ's College) 1 ; E. Cholmondelay (Christ's College) 2. Won easily in 16 3-sth sec.

TSE ASHBTTRTON QtTAItDIAK: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1892.



GLAD TIDINGS. G. J. NBILL and CO. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, CL 1-THING, AND B O O. T c. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS. CORNER OF EAST ft MOORB STREETS. EVERYTHING GOOD. EVERYTHING CHEAP, j A special line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting, worth Is 9d for Is 2d Calicoes, 2sT>d a dozen ; Flannelettes, 3s 9d a dozen Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4|d; Forfar, 36in. wide, 6|d New Washing Prints, 4|d ; New Dress Materials, 4|d Double width Cashmeres, all colors, worth 2s 9d for Is 4£d Men's Strong Tweed Suits, 25s ; Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Wonderful Bargains in Boys' Suits t \ BOOTS FOR THE MILLION- Men's Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8a 9d Men's Colonial-made Bluchers, 5s 3d Women's Glove Kid Elastic 'Boots, 6s lid A large stock of Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap; Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers in endless variety, AT * G. J. NEILL and COS. P.S.—MR NEILL was Manager for W. W, SPENCER and, CO. for the pasfc four years.



Spring and Summer Drapery. HARDLEY BROS., ARCADE lIOUSB, TTAVE JUST ARRIVED for the Coming Season a Splendid Assortment of Goods in Delauws, Prints, Pongee Cloths, Ginghams, Galateas, Muslins, etc, INSPECTION INVITED, MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.—This Department is already ?ery busy. Customers would do well to leave their Orders early. Arcade House. OLOTHWG DEPARTMENT.—We have s special line of Men's Wellington Tweed Suits at 255, worth 40a, also a splendid lot of Saddle Tweed Suits at 40s. Boys Knicker Suits from 4a 6d. A grand line of Fancy Shirts, Piquo fronts, at 5s 9d, worth Si 6L Men's Working Shirts from 2s 6X. BOOT DEPARTMENT.—Come and see our new assortment of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes. A splendid line of Men's English Shoes at 9.* 6.1. Men's Colonial Kip Shooters, nailed, 10.* 6d. 94 Pair Women's Shoes ao Si Bd, worth 8s 6d. Leather Slippers 3s 6d, splendid values TOIBADDRESS-ARCADE HOUSE, HAEDLET BROS. |{LArE SPENOERJ& CO.) BUR|N ETT STREET. ' Manager .... • H> HARDLEY, Late of Mr Andrew Orr.



EMPORIUM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. VTEW AND CHOICE GOODS ARE NOW OPENED FOR THE APPROACHING The Perfection of Taste and Best Value in GENTS' & BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, SCARVES, SHIRTS, MERCERY, &o. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. The Finest Collection of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES in the District. Clean, Fresh, Reliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. INSPECTION INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. A«ents for Wertheim Celebiated Sewing Machine. A genta for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Wew Zealand cFothlns Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR S. SALBK, "Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO HAS REMOVED INTO NEW PREMISES neak the Clothinu Factory. THE Shop Is now being fitted up in a style equal to any Jewoller's Establishment in Canterbury, and whsn sompleted c. SALEK WILL SHOW THE FINEST STOCK EVER SEEN IN THE DISTRICT. SEE FUTURE ADVERTISEMENT. IN THE WORLD l, Hyslop's CeyJon. ew uid NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, ( <13 VJB Cashel street, Chdetchurcb.



Wumed CASH Advertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. ANTED Known.—For sale, good quiet cow, just calved, child can milk her.—Apply Page's store. 11 8 tXTANTED a good General Searvant; * * also an active boy able to milk. Api>ly, Mrs A. Orr, last Belt. 10 222 "ttTTaNTKiD at once a Smart Lad to W mike himsef useful about a hotel. Apply office of this paper. 10 216 ALEX Jeweller Twill make his • £5 first display of new stock as soon as shop fittings are completed. 10 214 DATE will be advertised when a. Salek's shop fittings are completed and his new and high class stock can be seen. I<> 215 WANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jewsller, has j removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. 10 213 WANTED KNOWN. -Books, books, books. I have considerably en larged the Railway Book Stall, and beg to inform My numerous customers that I have a large and most choice stock of books just to hand. Books exchanged. Panseys, 6d each. Inspection invited. J Marsden. 10J196 TVi Eff Christmas Cards for Old Country ■i-^ 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 6d. Sieve Birthday cards, Reward cards, Wedding cards, etc. New Books every mail.—L. F. ANDREWES & Co., Sta. tioner*' Hall. _ jOQQ 1 f\& —Very nice Pianettes, dvf^l^ JLV-JRJ iron frame, good tone, Black and Gold or Walnut Case ; guaran teed.-H. M. Jones^ 10 193 OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Silcooje. 4t182



BHEA.RERS can rely on getting the celebrated 8.8.A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robtert Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 8s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. ll TAN TED Known—Grand Display V f of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipmect. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. SHARPLIN & Uompany, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. 9§176 WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dresa Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc., now open at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED Known—We are now show ing the most stylish and be&t variety of Milliaery we have ever had. Come and inspect. —H. C Segers, Melford House.



VTTaNTED Known—Dr Scott's cele » » brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "Thn Oorn«>\" CL7" ANTED — (^antiemen betorebuying ■» » their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must ba sold regardless of cost.— H C. Segers, Mclford House. WANTED Known—lf you want good value in first-class Drapery &nd Slothing for your money go to H. C- Segers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. WHY should we let the rain water off our roofs rob our buildings and run to waste when Hartley 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. -- _ TfT AN TED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I have on hand the largest stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steei Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe fco any strength, size or pattern.—J W. Hardlkt, East street. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed, Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. j 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. Haedley, Plumber and Gasfitter. WA^TEiT^nown _ Being over stocked, and haying new Spring Boo*" and Shoes just arrjyed, J. Mqisojjt intends C lling atl fc^e over Cioßt F^ ce > some below cosi, for two months. f Gre ? t Bargains. The stock js the choicest ir Ashburton. His superior ?*n make, kept on han<?, unsurpassed in S*QW Zealand, k staff of man kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the shortest notice—. J. Moison, East Street, Town Hali shop



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