MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as, »nder,subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, October 15- For Northern Ports, per Rotorua; for, Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at O.SO ji.tn ; late fee letters, van express tram, at | 6.55 p.m. ■ . For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at 6,a0 p.tn ; late fee letters, express brain, 6.55 p.m. MONDAY, October 17. For Northern Ports and Westport, pet Omapere, at o-3<> «•"*• THURSDAY, October 20. For Australian Colonies, and also foi United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed, per Orient steamer only), and also for France, Algeria, Maun this, Cape of Good Hope, etc. (specialty marked "per French Packet only ') pel express (to connect with Wairarapa, ai fort Chalmers,) at 1330 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van express, 12.53 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1892, CURRENT TOPICS.

It is a question whether shoj assistants will be much the better fOl the Act on their behalf in the muti lated form in which it was passed bj the Legislative Council. It gives tht shadow without the, substance of i weekly half-holiday. It does nob enact that any shops shall be close!, and the only "-^vision made for ei forcing the Act is the clause which casts upon a shop assistant deprived rf his holiday the duty of laying in information against his employer. H»w many shop assistants, we should like to know, dare quarrel in this way with their bread and cheese? They wou.d be very likely to get more than enough of holiday for their temerity. Tie provisions of the Government Bill »s introduced and passed by the House were reasonable and necessary, but the Council made it practically inoperative. The Woodville case, from being a charge of libel against a newspaper proprietor, and of little more than local interest, has developed into a serious question affecting the administration of the law. After Mr Haggen had been committed to prison for the libel the medical gentleman whom he had called as a witness to prove the truth of the libel but was not allowed to ex amine, laid an information for mal practice against the prosecutor of Mr Haggen for libel. The magisterial in vestigation was begun and continued for several days, when it was adjourned, the Magistrate having to attend to business in other parts of his wide district, and successive adjournments have hindered the conclusion of the hearing for about a month. The posi tion is this—lf the charges now under investigation are substantiated Mr Haggen's statements cease to be libel lous ; but, meantime, his incarceration continues, through the bad arrange ments for the conduct of Magistrate's Court business in the district. It is not surprising that great dissatisfaction is expressed with such a state of affairs, but whether the R.M. or the Depart ment of Justice is in fault we cannot say. It is certainly not creditable. It does not take much to make a crisis in some parts of the world, and most people probably regard the cause of a difficulty which has arisen in Samoa as very trifling. History, how ever, repeats itself in the Sainoan crisis, the cause being i change in the calendar, which though "only of one day is causing on a small scale similar trouble to that which attended the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. Ont.il recently eastern longitudinal time has been observed, but through American influence western time has been introduced. The change is so far only partial, some of the islands keeping the old time, some the new, and some being divided. The principal effect of this difference is seen in the observance of Sunday, and here the difficulty is intensified by the introduction of the religious element, the London Mission ary fsfoaiety having adopted th* new date, while tfre Wesleyans adhere to the old. This has led to thj? observance of two ISundays in the week, whiph h.as caused to look upon the change oi dates a§ an attempt to de-Christianise them, and feeling accordingly runs high on the question. Tt is a pity to see strife caused by the want of agreement of the religious bodies on such a subject, and all will hope that the difficulty will soon be adjusted. The trouble in Samoa ought to be a warning to a mischievous German, who wanjbs t# upsef; find rearrange the whole calendar. He is a thorough reformer, and proposes—" Eacfc quarter of a year to have ninety-one days; the first Cjojjth thirty-one, the other two thirty. Only th* fourth quarter, and in leap years the second, f -° h»ve ninety-two days, one being added at the end of each—the 31st of December a,vA the 31gt p£ June. The first day of each quarter would )thpn §,1 ways be a Sunday, the first of esch .S*#nd m9#to: a Wednesday, and the first of each fchird a Friday. The 30th of June and the 80th of December would always be Saturdays. The 31st of December of every year to be called the extra day, and the 31st of June in leap years the leap day. The weeks which they close wpuid then have eight days instead of seven. Basfcer Sunday always to be the Ist of April, Whit Sunday the 19th of May, and Christmas D, ay the gji-th ,of December. The Ist of January to be thrown b, ack eleven days, so that it would always foe J;;he shortest day in jfcfte year, fhe jlsj; qjE Ap?i£ jyould then approximately coincide with the beginning ot spring, the Ist of Jujj with that of summer, md the Ist of October with that of autumn, These eleven days to be got by the omission of the extra days and leap days in the first nine years after the introduction of the new calendar." The brilliant "•enius thajb would torture the world with su.qh a reform should be handed over to the Samoans to J?e dgalt with according to native custom.

Mrs Clara Parker's surrender to the TkjLelbourflie police makes it probable that the sca^ai-d^yourers will have a feast I^rV .Glajra Parser £as for a 1 laqq time been not unknown to famp, kujb thfi special scandal which 1105/ excites interest caoie before the public only some six niofttfys ago, when §he J9i»4 Mr Joseph Clarke, os e of $ie

financial princes of Melbourne, on ! certain, promissory notes, to which he ( asserted his signature had been forged. l The verdict went against her, and she was arrested for perjury. In a very mysterious and suspicious way she was bailed out by two men who were | complete strangers to her, and spirited J away across the New South Wales border while under the influence of some narcotic drug. After her return to Melbourne she was, she asserts, kept three-parts drunk till she was got away from Sydney on the San Francisco steamer, but becoming thoroughly sober at Honolulu, apparently, and finding herself being sent off penniless, she made haste back again, and surprised the police by a letter asking them to come and arrest her, which they did. Meantime one of her bonds men has been m gaol because he was not able to pay the bond money, and the other would have been had he not kept out of the way of the police. Mrs Parker is now where she runs very little risk of being hocussed, and everybody is waiting for her trial to learn the reasons why such desperate and expensive attempts were made to get her out of the way. Such sen sational circumstances render the husband's application for divorce a mere side show,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Tinoaru woollen mills are being^carried on under the co-operative system. Mr W. J. Silcock, Somerset Butchery, has a fine show of lamb for to-day's customers. They are half breds from Mr Robert Mclntyre, Forks, and scale 631b as they hang in the shop. Attention is directed to the advertisement in another column of Mr A. Gadd, of Christchurch, who has opened a temporary studio in the Arcade Chambers, and offers great inducement to the public to have their portraits taken. An Englishman was recently hanged by mistake in America. He was, however, cut down before he was dead. He now describes the sensation as an exceedingly pleasant one, and compares it to tht ''delightful intoxication of the opium smoker." On* Friday morning, at Grove Farm, Mr; E. Gates' imported thorough-bred maie, Miss Kate dropped a grand colt fool to Maxim. The youngster is a bright bay and the only white hairs on him are those in a small spot on his forehead. He should prove the most valuable of the many high class horses bred at Grove Farm. The annual concert for the benefit of the Hampstead School Prize Fund takes place next Friday in the Oddfellows' Hall. Tke Kinderspiel, by the school children, has been rehearsed under Mr Gates' and Miss Shirtcliffe's and other teachers' direction, and will be even better presented than last year's. The concert will include several new vocal and instrumental items; and there will be a strong orchestra. In the Orange Hall yesterday evening Captain Jackson Barry delivered his lecture on life in New Zealand in the days of Maori cannibalism, and his tour through the King Country. In the absence of the Mayor Mr W. G. Rees, J.P., was chairman. The attendance was not large, but all seemed heartily to enjoy the quaint descriptions and anecdotes of the lecturer. When we say all, we have to except individuals who, having dined abundantly but not solidly, acted as volunteer assistant lecturers in a way that was neither acceptable to the Captain nor the audience. A very successful entertainent and coffee supwer was given in the Chertsey school room on Friday evening last. Mr T. McDowell presided, and explained that the object of the gathering was to obtain funds for the Sunday school. He expressed regret that, through illness, the Rev Mr Riddb was unable to be with them. The singing, recitations, etc, of the children and their friends helped to make a most en joyable evening and were extremely well received. The Lauriston choir, comprising the Misses Johnston, Dent and Maidens (2), and Messrs Dent, Johnston and Grant, contributed largely to the programme, and Mr and Mrs Clark with Miss Seymour from Rakaia lent valuable assistance, the latter with Mrs Ballance officiating at the organ. The younger performers were the Misses McDowell (2), Todd (2), and Dunstan (3), and Masters McDowell (2) and Dunstan (3). At the conclusion of the programme votes of thanks were carried to Mesdames Copland, Todd,Williams, Messrs Dowell andpunstan, who had provided the refreshments, ,and also to the performers, some of whom had come a long distance to help. The private prize list for the forthcoming show is assuming creditable dimensions, but owing to some donors not having notified the Secretary of particulars respecting the prizes they give the full Use cannot be made up till Monday, and it will be circulated with Tuesday's Mail and Guardian. Mean while, we may say that the President, Mr R. Friedlander, gives five guinea cups to the largest prize takers \n the sheep, horse, and produce sections: Mr John Grigg, £5 as, Mr James Stark, £5 ss, Mr M. Friedlander, £3 3s, and Messrs M. Stitb, D. Williamson, Daniel Mc- Kendry, and the Farmers' Co-operative Society, £2 2s each for "various classes of horses; his Worship the Mayor, £2 2s, for pony leaping; Mr E. G. Wright, £3 3s, for home-made bread; Messrs Miles and Co. and the Loan and Mercantile, £3 3s each, and Mr Lyttleton, £2 2s, for sheep; the Farmers' Co-operative, £3 3s, for pigs ; Mr Andrew Black, a £7 10s prize, and Mr John Bonifant, £3 3s, for the largest prize taker in the show ; and Messrs Mawson Bros., £2 2s, for estimate of dresse^ weight and prize 5 fat steer or heifer. For the Wesleyan Sunday School anniver sary, the soiree in connection with whichjjis to be hefcV Qn. Tuesday evening, great musical preparations) have been mad>. In addition to the children, numbering over a hundred, who have been under Mr Gamble's special training for about a couple of months, a choir of over twenty will sing, supported by an orchestra of ten instruments, with the oT'NWI and piano. The pieces for the cWldren hSY* been specially arranged, and comprise several new £*t!!res as. well as old favorites, while much use has been made of fjie «jhoir, the phildren taking choruses with' them', the (jr^he^tjja bj?.fng Q.f course at work throughout, On Sunday the'^Siun: 1 teers attend Divine Service |in the Qddfel? lows' Hall—the temporary meeting house of the Wesleyans while their new church is in i the hands of the builders—and for that service special music has been provided, as has also been for the afternoon and evening services, which are in celebration of the anniversary. At the monthly meeting of the Star of Ashburton, L.0.L., No. 21, held in the Orange Hall on October 6, the installation i of officer^ for the ensuing year took place, P.S.ii. Bro'SV li JTelapnliefng the ißsts|lling officer. 'The folldwing ftretnren Weie in staliea ---W.M., Bro A. W- Raftdell 5 %&; Broß. H. Bennett; C'haplainj P.M. Bro W. Huston; Treasurer, P.M. Bro H: P ay!?', Secretary, p.M. B,ro J. Cqckburn; Ocm mi^tee, p.M.. Bro J. Dip>n, P.M. Bro J. M. Hampton, P-.SJ. $ro'Nelson, I?.M. gro. S. Brown, and Bro Ken?. Bro Nelson, on behalf of tho Lodge, presented Bro Dhcon, the 1.P.M., with a handsomely framed diploma, as a mark of the Lodge's esteem for his services during the past year. Bro Dixon suitably responded. The brethren then adjourned to the refreshment room and after doing justice to the good things provided, the usual loyal toasts were du)y honored, and a very pleasant evening was brought; fcp a close by the brethren sinriflg "God save ttie Queen,'? h b

Town Improvements.

NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.

The fire in the Prospect Buildings block four months ago was not an altogether un mixed blessing, although fraught with loss to the business people affected by it. The fire cleared out several buildings that were somewhat behind the age as to appearance, and being of wood were more or less a con stant source of auxieby on account of their more inflammable nature. In their place there is now in course of construction a nice range of buildings in brick for Mr Bullock, which we will take occasion to notice in more detail as the shops draw near to com pletion. The shop of the New Zealand Clothing Factory was one of those that perished in the fire. Ifc was, in fact, in it the fire originated, and although a brick structure its more substantial character did not save it from the fate that overtook its wooden neighbors. Its walls were certainly left standing after the fire, but were found useless for rebuilding, and the proprietory company decided to rebuild in new material from top to bottom. Plans were prepared by the Company's architect, Mr Hislop, of Dunedin Exhibition fame, and a contract for the work was let to Mr Frank Anderson, of Dunedin, who lost no time in commencing operations. The building is now complete, and Mr Webber, the local manager, and his staff, are ensconced in the new premises, and to-day and this evening will make a special display of their new atock—as new it must be, seeing that their old goods be came a burnt offering in the conflagration. The front has quite an imposing effect. The building is only of one storey; but a finely arched pediment, on which the name of the establishment has been moulded and set out in gold, conveys to the onlooker the idea of a second floor. The verandah over the pavement is supported on stout iron columns, with an iron fretwork of modest design traversing the three sides of the verandah between the capitals of the columns and the superstructure, which latter is partly in glass and partly in corrugated iron bent to a graceful sweep. The front of the shop is almost wholly of glass, and consists of two large windows, flanking an ample main door, the threshold of which is in concrete, rising by an easy inclination to avoid the necessity for a step. The main shop is a room 54ft by 20ft;, with a 13ft high ceiling, the floor considerably raised from the ground to secure good ventilation by the clear passage of an air current under the floor the full length of the building. Mr Anderson has fitted the room with a double row of counters, and a complete system of shelving for all classes of clothing, mercery, &c, and —a new departure for the factory—boots and shoes. In addition to the flood of daylight obtained through the front windows, three large " well" skylights, double grooved, pierce the ceiling, and these are' said to be the most perfect skylight as to imperviousness to rain that a joiner and glazier can produce. Artificial light is supplied by two long ranges of gas jets, suspended from the ceiling just over the shop counters. The main iron pipes are two inches in diameter, beautifully varnished, and from them the double rows of brass distributing jets project, each globe crowned. That nothing has been spared so far as gas >is concerned will be readily believed when it is stated that no less than forty-six of these globe-crowned jets are in the room. The contractor for the gas fitting is Mr J. W. Hardley, who has secured a very striking effect in the lighting, as well as an effective illumination. The abundance of light, both for daytime and evening, ought to be a great convenience to both salesman and customer. Two small rooms at the back of the main shcp supply an office for the manager, and a nice little fitting room for customers. Altogether the new shop is quite an attractive place of business.

MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER'S EXTENSIONS.

It is now over five years since Messrs Mitchell and Turner removed from their old premises opposite the Ashburton school to those they now occupy m Fowler's brick buildings, Tancred street. Since taking up their quarters there, Messrs Mitchell and Turner have twice had to enlarge their bardoMS to meet tho cx^njiea of a rapidly developing business. Two years ago we had to make mention m these columns of an addition to and re-arrangement of their premises rendered necessary by the limited floor room below. This addition relieved the salesmen of repeated journeys to the warehouse above, which was approached by a not very convenient stair, and now a large addition m brick has been made to the back of the building, which we hope will serve the enterprising partners of the firm for a far shorter time than they think it will, and that soon the growth of their business will be such that the sound of bricklayer's and carpenter's hammers will indicate that more room has been found imperative. The addition now under notice is a room of 30ft by 31ft, with 12ft brick walls lighted with large skylights from the roof and two side lights. This room ia mainly intended for a show room, and has been well fitted up for this purpose. The spacious roof has been painted a light bluish grey, and has a nice effect, while the fittings are fine samples of joiner work, and the arrangements of the room are such as to display the goods there shown to customers tq thfe beat advantage. Gas has nqt been laid pa tq this room, but instead two of the largest Rochester lamps are made use of, with the result that an illuminating effect equal, if not superior, to gas has been obtained. The firm has also been able to secure, a room beside the show room for packing and unpacking purposes, a door sft by 6ft admitting of the backing up of a dray for loading or unloading. An inner office and a small fitting room have also been taken off, so that the accommoda tion of the whole premises has been very largely increased. The warehouse above has also been thoroughly recast since w§ last noticed the building, a^d. fche whole form as compact and practical premises for working such a general drapery and clothing business as Messrs Mitchell and Turner's as could well be imagined. The contractor was Mr William Brown, builder, whose work has given the highest satisfaction to the partr ners.

SPORTING.

THE CAULFIELD MEETING.

fPEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Melbourne, October 12. Dundas, Malolo, and La Tosca haye been scratched for the Cai^eld Gup,—the two first nkn^ted at r 3,45 this afternoon. Ulric has again been heavily backed for the Caulfield Cup, and 100 to 16 is the best offer against the son of M»rfihi- Henry. Pygmalion Ifevise has received genuine support, and is quoted at 100 to 8. Hopetoun is receiving some attention at 100 to 5, The following are suggested as likely to run forward m their engagements : — Maiden Plate — Cal culus, Culloden, Emblem. Nursery Handicap— %& Gloria, Angola, Somnilo quist. Oaulijield Cup—Clonard or Hope-.' 1 toun to win, with Glenloth;and Theodore handy. Steeplechase — Confidence, Re becca, Rivertbn. Windsor Handicap— Coverant, Harbor Light, Graduate. [The result of the Caulfield Cup is expected to, arrivp about s^cteloelc this evening, and'wtyl'be' po§ted>t this office on receipt].

Holloway's Pills and Ointment.—Sel. Help.—Prior to the discovery of these remedies an easy, ready and reliable remedy for outward disfigurations and inward com plications was practically unknown. No one need now be at a loss if they should unfor tunately suffer from piles, ulcerSj sqregj tumqra, boils, brui^ey, strains, etc, ing' llo'lloway's'ftiedieines are very' intelli gible printed directions for iising them* which should be very attentively studied and immediately followed by all who resort to this treatment. Sooner or later the sufferer will assuredly triumph qve» the worst diseases, [Phe searching ointment disperses al^ those malignant humours which aggravate diseases of the skin, prevents the cicatrization of ulcers and, inflammatory cadencies m the system, '

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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WEST AUSTRALIAN RAIL WAYS.

London, October 13. The directors of the Western Aus tralian Midland Railway Company have issued a report, m which they, complain strongly of the withholding of 1 the land grants, and threaten that un less the Government issue them with out delay, they will appeal m the courts. They accuse the Government of arbitrarily picking out the best of the company's lands. Should, however, the Government afford prompt relief, the directors say that they are prepared to complete the railway within the contract time.

LOANS.

The brokers assert that the report that a loan is to be floated m New South Wales is a mere blind, and that the money will really be obtained m England. The banks m Sydney will consult with the offices here, and the English banks will take large blocks, and distribute them among Scotch and other investors. Paris, October 13. ' The Rothschilds are floating the Russian loan.

POISONED.

London, October 14. At the inquest on the body of Ruby Russell, the actress, the jury found that she had been poisoned with morphia, and exculpated Dr Heron from blame.

OUTRAGE IN IRELAND.

Moonlighters m Athby, county Meath, waylaid Inspector Lilly and nearly murdered hia.

INDIA.

Calcutta, October 14. General Brackenbury announced m Simla that England would maintain the independence «of Afghanistan against all aggression. The civil police are joining the rebel Chins at Fort White.

CHOLERA.

Constantinople, October 14. Ten deaths from cholera have been recorded at Erzeroum, the capital of Turkish Armenia.

EAST AFRICAN GEOLOGY.

Berlin, October 14. Geologists report that the German East African territory is virtually barren of minerals,

AUSTRALIAN.

MAIL AND CABLE SERVICES.

Sydney, October 14. The Postmaster-General not having received a reply to his kst cable mes sage to the New Zealand Government •concerning the San Francisco mail service, has again cabled asking for an early reply. The New Zealand Government have asked Mr Eidd whether the other colonies have any objection to the New Zealand cable messages for Queensland passing under the reduced cable rates. Mr Kidd has replied that personally he sees no objection.

APOLOGY ACCEPTED.

Sir Henry Parkes has accepted an apology offered by the proprietors of the " Evering News," and has with drawn the action claiming damages for libel.

LABOR MATTERS.

The union formed by a portion of the men out on strike at Broken Hill has fizzled out for the present. Melbourne, October 14, The steamer Derwent has shipped a crew through the Maritime Labor Bureau. The secretary of the Seanien's Union declares that the course adopted is illegal and that the sailors can only be shipped through the shipping office. The owners assert what they have done is perfectly legal and they are deter mined to stick to the bureau. The secretary of the union is equally deter mined to resist it.

POLITICAL.

Adelaide, October 14. The new Cabinet is as follows:— Premier and Chief Secretary, Sir J. W. Downer j Attorney-General, Mr R. Homburg; Treasurer, Mr "W,< B. Rounsevell; Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration, Mr «J. H, Howe; Commissioner o£ Works, Mr L. Grayson j Minister of Agricul ture an,d, Education, Hon. W. Copley.

INTERPHOVINCIAL.

Auckland, Oqtober 14. The body of Horac^Sealey found out. side Marsden Point, is the fourth re covered viotim of the Whangarei yachting disaster. Lord Glasgow intimates that he will be present at the Pakuranga Hunt Club Meeting. Wellington, October 14. The Premier attended the Cabinet meeting m the Treasury B.ujjdiags to-day. The new quara^tine^ regulations for stock y?iU shortly be gaaetted. They will provide that fees not larger than at pre sent m force be charged, and these will cover artificial feed to be supplied by the department, which will asmme liability f°r fading stock quarantined,/ rJ*he re gulations will be subm^teiT'fco the Stock Conference prior to coming into operation, A settler named Peter Wotten, residing at Pauaparama entered an outhouse Jasf night m search of blasting pow^dej?, when a spark from a candle he was carrying ignited the explosive and he was blown out of the building. He was burned about the head and chest, and was sent to ! town for medical treatment. ■ The" annual, report of the Wellington ! Woollen Manufacturing Company sh.ows the balance to profit and loss account to be £8436. After ©aking amnle provision for depreciation upon the Company's plant and' properties, carrying £1000 to the reserve fund, and payment of an interim dividend to March 31 at the rate of eight per cent per annum, the sum of £6902 is available for distribution. The directors recommend payment of a further hall yearly dividend (the ninth), at the, visual rate of eight per cent per an^um, which will absorb a sum Qf and the carry ing forward, o.f balance $5369 to next vav^s a<?pount, • It is believed that the glycerine cartridge found, *nßong the railway coal got there, accidentally, and had probably lain \n the stack for months. Cartridge containing nitro-glycerine are bos used m coal bub ar,e employed m quartz reefing. The cartridge was for warded to, the Government inalyist, wJ?io ascertained by experiments tha,t oialy by percussion could it be %ed, consequently h/i<;\ t\\e o^vtri^ heen. shoYelle^ vfi,^

coal into the furnace no explosion would have followed. Dunbdin, October 14. At the annual meeting of the Drapery Importing Company, Mr Hallenstein, the SS?oman> sbated that flic nefc Pr°fi"i was ?• ?' *B,. agains t £7300 last year, for which addition the company was mainly indebted to the new branch at Wellington where the turnover had been larger than Zfl th<V farst -year afc either Ohrist church or 2>unedin. A dividend of U per cent and a bonus of 4 per cent: JoJ $SKK*"*'*««*«* was declared. £2500 was added to the building sinking fund, and the whole of the preliminary expenses, amounting to £1611 * Zr« written off, the directors preferring Z to paying a higher dividend and bonus. General satisfaction was expressed at the manner m which che directors and managers had conducted the increasing business of the company. 8

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.]

Ih« limber Tratle.

Attckland, October 15. The timber trade for the past week has been so brisk that the Kauri Timber Company are running their mills overtime to meet the local orders. Several extra vessels have been chartered to carry timber to Australia.

Wellington Weather.

Wellington, October 15. The fiercest; northerly galo for some years has been raging all night. Fences, boarding, windows, etc., were much damaged, and some of the boats m the harbor knocked about. Neither the boating nor the cricket seasons can be opened. The storm is still raging and the wind blowing hard.

Hfce ««r«rn*r H ad HlnUteral

me Governor has altered his arrange ments, and will now be accompanied by Mr Reeves. Messrs Ward and McKenzie leave for the South next week.

flood «n the Coast.

Ureymouth, October 15. Heavy ram is falling. The river is m high flood, and there it* every appearance of the town being partially under water. At noon the water was within two feet of the top of the wharf. A good deal of damage has been done m the Grey valley, and large portions of the Midland railway have been washed away.

Mining- fatality.

«.""} named Pafcrick dodgers was smothered m a mining claim at Granville to-day.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received October 15, 12.35 p.m.)

ELECTION.

„. .i# London, October 14. The election for the Cirencester division of Gloucestershire resulted m the return of Colonel T. W. Q. Master who polled 4277. The defeated candi date, Mr Harry Lawson, polling 4274. [This is a Conservative gain].

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received October 15.. 12.3R « «. l

NATIONAL EDUCATION.

™ t, r, o Sydnby» October 15. Mr F. B. Sutton, Minister for Public Instruction, speaking at the opening of a public school, defended the school system of New South Wales from the adverse comments, especially the reference to religious instruction, which were made at the Folkestone Church Conference.

THE BANKING FRAUDS.

After a hearing occupying eleven days the cases against the late directors and manager of the defunct Australian Banking Company were concluded late last night. The jury being unable to agree were locked up for the night, and the result of their deliberations is awaited with interest.

WEST AUSTRALIAN RAIL WAYS.

The directors of the Western Aus tralian Midland Railway Company, who are m London, purpose instituting proceedings for slander against Sir F. G. D, Steere, Speaker of the Legisla tive Assembly, and Mr Empson, mem ber for Geraldton. It is alleged that they made charges of fraud against the Company when addressing their constituents.

THE RUAHINE AGROUND.

Townsviujs, October 1&. A coasting shooitf* reports that the New Zealand, Shipping Company's s.&. Ruahine is on a reef at Cape Upstart, off Queensland coast. Later reports state that the vessel floated oft and is anchored under the cape.

with sheep for the free^g- works, passed* through Ashburton aosthwards. The sheep, were from the B^ngifata district. F lhe* end^of Messrs Muir and Reid haa beeji accepted for Mr Georgfel'olemaS buildings, at the corner of TanffisT A lower tender was received from a Chri«f church firm, but we e * e glad to know that In the report of the leap. year so^ gi by the young ladies at Whetstone recently mention jO f Miss Small and the Misses Bishop who took a leading part m pro^E the entertainment, was omitted. We a™, sorry for the eversighL Kidd, Yf...Mitchell, T. Xeitch, E. Purchase. fPfISBT^ Hlb -n W ' X Unstable,aud Grtysfford. Play will commence at 230 f P ,m. sharp. Any of the above players whX 'cannot attend are requested to & once in* form the Secretary. The Committee appoint to.draw na the programme for th^ .New, Year's sports af Methven met the Library on, Kesdav last, A »i)ie of six hors e WC es and » nurobsr ol athletic events waa arranged and o%er.s appointed. It was arranjfed that possible. The Wl boundariea «| the- dis* tnct were adhered to.

THE ASHBTTRTON GTTAKOIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1892



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GKEAT EXCITEMENT. Bicycle Road ttace. 10 104 The Bkst Rejjepx fojb )[^iq};stion — Norton's Camomile Pills a^e .e.onddienty recommended as a simple remedy ifyr Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all! the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pnxs, with justice called the ■ ; Natural Steepgfchcncr of the Human , Stomach," act as % p9» rcrful i;on.ie and gentle, perieat, are mild m t^eir «pgration, and i afe under any oiroumstanq'es. Sold m bottles, at Is l^cl, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors tbronolbfut tb» wnrld- ! " KEATING 4S POWDER ' destroy. BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst q^its liarmless domestic animals, Ju exteiminatiag the success of th!s powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. isSee the artiola you purchase is f> KBA'^ISTGr'S," m imitations are noxious and ineftectttftl, Sold m line (id, is, and 2s 6d each, by all eltenusts



Wanted. ( CA&H Advertisen.ouua uacter th:s I hemline not exceeding SIXTEEN I WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be | left at this Office. Evangrelistifl Service* PRIMITIVE CHURCH, TO-MORROW. mO LET.—A good four-roomed house, X a workshop, the Templar Hall for meetings. Rent low.—G. W. Andrews. _ 10J9 R^."T.~BOtTiI will condvic' tie Services m Baptist ChurcJ To morrow Evening, at 630 p.m. -0 10* riOLEMAN'S Buildings.—Th< tender V> of Messrs Muir and Reid ias been accepted.—R. Bibd, Architect. 10 103 WANTED to sell, a nice young cow, just calved.—Geo, W. Anbews, East Belt. 10 100 ESLIiYIN Services To-morrow, Oddfellows' Hall Sunday School Anniversary. Preacher — Rev. T. W. Newbold, morning 11 a-"1- Special Childrens' Service, I p.m. Evening, 6.-30 pan. J_ _lo_lo2 ODDFELLOWS' BALL, at Tinwald on Stow Night, October 28. Tickets, 4s. Ladies free. Refreshments provided. ___, 10+8Q BREEDING Pens separated after 30th October. A few more sittings Brown Leghorns ~ may be booked.—H. G. Flower. ■ ICE CREAM on, from 2 p.m. Saturday next. H. G. Fmwer, Confectioner, East Street. 10 gl SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. SILCOCK. 4t182 A FEW eight and one-day Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man tel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Cheap at S. Salbk's, Jeweller. NEW Premises will be opened on Saturday, October 22. S. Salbk'h present Stock m temporary premises being sold vheap. _________ T OSE not the opportunity to bay I J Watches, Clocks, and .Jewellery at Greatly Reduced Prices at S. Salbk's, Jeweller. _______ SHARPLIN& Company, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. 9§176 \\r ANTED Known—Grand Display YV of all the newest shapes m Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W, Aicorn & (Vs. ( WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc., noiv open at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. _________ WANTED Know*—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Coiujer. WANTED Kncwn—We are now show ing the most stylish and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H. OotUEK's,"The Corner." CV7"ANTED—Gentlemen betore buying »V tWr Suits and Clothing of all decoriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth muat be sold regardless of cost. — H C. Seoeis, Melford House. ALL \\(oi Colonial 'iweed Suits to jicieastre; fife and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Koberi Alcoen, Asiburfcon Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. \,f KS COJSLiN and Miss Arnott, iVJ. Costutoe Makers, have removed to Triangle—next Hanrahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from lOsjioL 7§154 WANTED Known-If you want good value m first-dass Drapery and Slothing for y<?ur nioaey go to H. C- Seoers, Melford Hausji, oreat reduc tions now ob. WE tender our sincere thanks to our many customers and friends for their continued support. Having increased our staff, customers can now rely upon being attended to promptly. Cash given for first class dairy produce only.—Cash Siore, Havelock street. WHY should we let the rain water off our roofs rot oar buildings and run to waste when HartLey will &nd and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings, Note his address—J. W. H_rd_ev, Plufl?be«? md Gasfitter, East Street. " ' 'TfINDMILLS supplied and _$ed, Ho£ YY un^ ()^ W *ter Services laid on. Baths made to »"? 81| e °p ,?»«»pn. Electric Bells fix*.; *nd. *U kl" .° f Plumbing work done a> lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the al.^v —J. W. Habdmsy, Plumber and Gasfitter. fTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I have on hand the i«f£est; stock m town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, St^am, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Bidging. and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J. W. Hardl/EY, East street. WANTED Known — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes Just .arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little oy/sc post price, some below cost, for two months. .Great Bargains. The stock is the choicest m, Ashburton. His .wperior own make v | kept on hand, unsurpassed m New Zealand. A. staff of men kept. AU work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the shortest notice —. J. Moison, Eaefc Street, Town Kali shop.



GLAD TIDINGS. G. J. NEILL and 00. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF GENEKAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND B O O T c. IN FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST k MOORE STFBETS. fiVEBYTHING GOOD. EVERYTHING CHEAP. A special line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting, worth Is 9d for Is 2d Calicoes, 2s 6d a dozen ; Flannelettes, 3s 9d a dozen Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4£d; Forfar, 36m. wide, 6*d New Washing Prints, 4|d ; New Dress Materialsttd Doable width Cashmeres, all colors, worth 2s 9d for la 4£d Men's S^ng Tweed Sui4, 255; Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Wonderful Bargains m Boys' Suits BOOTS FOR THE MILLION- Men's Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 9d Men's Colonial-made Bluchers, 5s 3d Women's Glove Kid Elastic 6s lid A large stock of Ladies' "Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap Children's Patent Leathe? Strap Slippers m endless variety, AT G. J. NBILL and OO'S. ES,—MR NEILL was Manager for W. W. SPENCER and CO. for the past four years. f\V VITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, BECAUSE IT BA.VES YOUR POUNDS, -o BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENOfi* & CO.) THE BEMAIKDBR OF THE STOCK MUS^GO DURING THE NEXT WE HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OP NEW GOODS, * WHICH WILL BE SLAUGHTERED WITH THE REMAINDER OF SPENCER'S STOCK •ft* ■! — ■ '■ «v» BEMEMBEB, FOR A PEW MOKE DAYS ONLY. BOOTS. BOOTS. WE HAVE SOME OP THE BEST VALUE EVER SHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINER? OF THE LATEST STYLE, Under the Management of Miss Turner, late of Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch. Bori^Jtag* H.-HARDI.EY, Latd Of Mr Andrew Orr. | THE New Zealand Clothing Factory HAS KEMOTED TO THEIR NEW PBEMISBS IN EAST STREET. Ky See our New Advertisement m a few days. "^ OPETVIJVG OF NEW PKEMIfIIES. satuedayT"octobee 22. SQALEK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, will show the finest Stock of • O Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc., ever seen m the district. Ex Coptic and Mbnowai, there is to hand a Tery large stock of Hia;h Claes Goods, specially ordered from the Home manufacturers for the Ashburton trade. For Wedding and Birthday Presents and Presentation Testimonials, there will be opened up a MAGNIFICENT STOCK In the Silver and E.P. Ware, there will be shown some very choice Goods, which for latest Some style and new designs, cannot be found m any other town m New Zealand. OPENING DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22- S. SALEK.