MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as, under subject to the necessary alterations :— ' SATURDAY, October 1. For Northern Ports and Grey mouth, per Herald, at «.3O a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at 6QO p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van, express, at 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Rotorna, at 15.-3O T>.m» ; late fee letters, van express train, at 6.55 p.m. For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at <3.*iO p.m.- ; late fee letters, express train, 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, October 5. For the United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at €*.IS p.m. : 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 m London on November 9.

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMEWABD—DIBKOT MAILS. Arawa, sailed September 15, due m London October 25. Aorangi, left September 29, due m ) Londoa on November 9. OUTWABD —DIRECT MAILS. Rimatuka, sailed August 20, due colony October 3. HOMEWABD—SAN FBANCISCO MAILS. Left Auckland September 10, due London October 12. " n '.; The next mail leaves Auckland October s, due London November 9. •UTWABD —SAN FBANCISCO MAILS. Left London September 3, due October 5.

The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows: — For a-m- P- m> P- m> Burnham and Dunaandel (daily) ... ... v . 3-15 Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) - 6.30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) ... 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10.30 Drorrore (daily) ... ... 6.30 , Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... ... 6.30 Flemington* Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3 45 Geraldine (daily) 10.30 Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays 10,30 Methven (daily) 3.15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield and Euapuna, Mondays and Thursdays 4 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays H-0 Tinroru, Dunedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) 6.20 Temuka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Wannate (daily) ... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3,15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) ... .. 3.45 N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compvlsortty registered ani charged double registration fee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1892. THE PUBLIC WORKS STATE MENT.

The Public Works Statement ia an example of how to make the most of the means at a Minister's disposal. It is a very modest affair compared ■with those of a few years ago, when the expenditure of borrowed money was m full fling. The Minister, of Public Works is to be congratulated upon issuing a Statement m which the works which it is necessary to push on with are provided for out of revenue, without having recourse to further borrowing—m a word, Mr Seddoa is the author of the first " self-reliant" Public Works Statement issued m New Zealand. The requirements of every part of the Colony have evidently been carefully considered, and the proposed works are of -admitted necessity. Localities which may feel aggrieved by their works not being conceded must possess themselves m patience until their turn pomes round, and m this category we fear AshjbuT ton is inplucled, as we can see no provision for the muph-H ceded altera tions to the Post Office, though they are of more urgency than some works which we see have been provided for. There is much that is satisfactory m 1 the Statement besides the absence of borrowing. The Department is m good order, the co-operative contract system i has been as successful as its most sanguine advocates could wish, no ■ disaster has occurred on the railways, and local industries are being en couraged as far as possible. On the other hand the railways are not earning so much as th^y ought, the state; pj the railway service is leas eomfqrfcabje than it should be, and the construption pf the Midland Railway hangs fire. AJI these matters have been and are being enquired into, and what is possible to be done to improve them will be done. The "Quntry is fairly well suppl;»i with railways, roads and bridges, and the chief expenditure that is cdhfcemp* late 4is thp opening up of those dis tricts which are at the present time m \ course of being settled. This is a work that must be done, and the expendi ture m this direction- will be almost immediately reproductive, m the shape of additions to the land revenue.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Afe the Mackenzie County Caledonian Society s sports meeting on Monday, there was a good attendance m spite of the bad feather. In pipe music Mr A. M Kay, of Lagmhor, obtained three second prizes—for reels and strathspeys, pilbroehs, and marches. In dancing M? McKay gained all the first prizes—Highland fling, sword dance, reel, and geantriubhias -as well as the medal for most points m dancing. The first prize taker ia pipe music was Mr J. Frazer. The weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge ot Good Templars, held m the Templar Hall on Thursday evening, was well attended. After the opening ceremony by Chief Templar Mulford, the Lodge was taken o,harge of by the offers, pf the. Wak'anui Lodge, Efai'tnony was eiij;ere4 upon after the routine business had been gone through, and musical and elocutionary contributions, were given by members and friends of the Lodge present. Refreshments were handed round, and the visitors having received their compliment of thanks, the Lodge was closed by Chief Templar Pitt, Wak&nui.

We remind owners and trainers of trotting j horsts that nominations for the "Timim '■ Club's October (Show) meeting fall due this evening. At the R.M. Court, South Rakaia, to day, before Messrs C. A. C. Hardy and L. Oxley, Justices, m the case, of J. U. Flanagan v P. O'Keef, claim £2 18s 8d for goods supplied, judgment was given for plaintiff with costs. William Kemble, for allowing cattle to be at large, was fined 5s and costs. Up to date the entries of stallions for tho horse parade to-morrow of the A. and P. Association are about the average number. Draughts are as usual the more largely represented, and the names of eight carriage or roadster stallions have been received, while the thoroughbreds are not m great' force. As, however, the liscs had not closed when we went to press, there is plenty time for a very large entry. A public meeting will be held m the Hinds schoolroom on Monday evening next for the purpose of taking the necessary steps to establish a public library. Many people there feel the want of suitable t reading matter; th.3 more ao since the increase of population m the district, which has followed the many im provements effected recently. A good public library m such a district i 3 very necessary ; and it is to be hoped that a large meeting on Monday will give the project a good start. The lecture by Mr H. G. Berryman m the Templar Hall on Wednesday evening was given m connection with the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society, and was very well attended—the Hall being filled with members and friends. A popular descrip tion of the earth's crust, from a scientific point of view, was given by Mr Berryman, and was illustrated with diagrams and draw ings. The latter included representations of extinct animals of the reptilian ace, as restored from fossil remains. In clear and concise language the lecturer showed the agreement of the Bible order of the creation with the scientific order as evidenced by geological research. A series of views show ing the progress of the plan of creation were exhibited irom a lantern by Mr Alfred Carson, the slides kindly lent by Professor Bickerton. At the close questions were discussed as to the origin of man, going back to prehistoric times ; the variations of the human race, etc. Votes of thanks were passed to the lecturer, the manipulator of the lantern, and the chairman (Rev S. Lawry), and the meeting was closed m the usual way. The quarterly meeting of the office bearers of the Wealeyan Church was held at Aahburton on Thursday evening, when there was a large .and representative gather ing from various parts of the circuit. The number of Church members showed a very gratifying increase for the quarter. A long discussion took pl*ce on the question of finance, many urging that an effort should be made to bring up the ordinary expendi ture, so as to do away with the necessity for special efforts to meet current disbursements. The matter was left m the hands of the society stewards to deal with. Home mission meetings and Bundry anniversary services were arranged for next quarter. Sunday school work was favourably re ported on. Permission was given to the Greenstreet representatives to build a church on a section of land given by Mr Batty, subject to conference regulations being observed. Lengthy discussion took place on motions relative to circuit boundaries, but it was not considered desirable to take any action at present. Rev S. Lawry accepted an invitation to , remain m the circuit for the year 1893. The three year term of Rev J. H. Gray expires at next conference, and the matter of in viting his successor was deferred till the December meeting of officebearers. Ifc was resolved to recommend conference that the voting on all questions of ministerial invitation be by ballot. A general meeting of members of the ' t Ashburton Cycling and Amateur Athletic ' Club was held m Mrs Pearson's Rooms on Thursday evening. About thirty members were present, and Mr H. H. Stephens, Captain of the Club, presided. The balance sheet, showing a sound financial position, was adopted. After Mr Craighead had been elected a member of the Committee, five new members were added to the Club roll. 'The motion to consider the advisableness of procuring permanent rooms for the Club, • notice of which was given at a previous . meeting by Mr Porbee, was discussed. The majority of the members thought the Club was not yet m a position to enter on a project^of the kind, the more especially . if it were to entail, as the motiotn proposed, ' the doubling of members' subscriptions. On a vote being taken the motion was lost. The appointment of handicappers for the Club's meeting was left m the hands of the Committee, with a recommendation to secure the services of one or more of the Christ -1 church handicappers to work m conjunction with a local gentleman sufficiently acquainted with the performances of local riders. The arrangements for a road race for members of the Club were left to the Committee, and a committee were appointed to revise the Club's rules and have them printed. A discussion also took place on the procuring of Club colors—black and red—which, it was intimated, the Clothing Factory would provide at a nominal price. At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board on Thursday, the Ashburtou Home Committee reported:—The circumstances of two cases which have occurred recently have led your Committee to consider the ex pediency of re-casting the by-laws relating to the institution, with a view to the preven tion of similar abuses m the future. One of the inmates, on getting into the hands of the police, was found to have money m his possession, and subsequently received a further sum of about £30. It was aus pecte4 that he had occasionaly received a remittance from England, but tlje author?, ties of th« Home had'no. positive knowledge of the fact until this occurrence, when your Committee resolved to sue for recovery of the cost of past traintenance, but after wards abandoned that intention on its being shown that within two or .three days afterwards the man had no money left. Another man who was afforded the shelter of the Home during the winter appears to have had m his possession sufficient means to support himself; whilst at least one other inmate is known to have npar rela tives who are able to provide a home for him outside a public institution. Your Committee now presents a revised table of by-laws for the Board's approval, together with a •f i qr.rn of- ap,plicatib,n em- 1 bqdyin'g an agreement on th,e part of ajl inmates to conform to the regulations, and an authority for the Board to receive any money belonging to inmates of the Home. The report was adopted. The by-laws and form of agreement betweeen future inmates of the Ashburtou Home and the Board was read, adopted and ordered to come into operation on October 15, after they have been approved by the Colonial Secretary.

The Woodville Scandal.

»ER PHBSS ASSOCIATION.

Woodville, September 29. The information laid by Dr Davenport against William Syms, J.P., chemist, was heatd to-day, before Mr Turnbull, R.M., Mr Baker for informant, Mr Edwards for accused. The woman who had been mentioned m connection th^ aHeged. nbel gav-e evic}enbe of fiavini* been inti mate with Syms, who had gi yen her medi cine and used instruments for an unlaw. ful purpose. Woonvii-ifEi, September Bl>, Oons table Treanor, who took the laat witness' statement during her dangerous illness, was taken last night (the Court sitting to 10 p.m.) and.this moraine. The sister-in-law of the woman also gave evidence.

THE CHLERA.

[PKR JMiESS ASSOCIATION)

Brussels, September 29. | Cholera has reached Ghent, the capital of Flanders. Berlin, September 29. The number of deaths recorded m Hamburg yesterday was 53. The new treatment, by which perspiration is produced, is reported to have been very effective m staying fatal results. Paris, September 29. Cholera is decreasing m Boulogne.

SUPREME COURT.

SITTINGS AT NISI PRIUS.

Chuistchurch, Thursday,

I Before His Honour Mr Justice Denniston.] DAVIS V CLARKE. In this case William Charles Davis, of Ashburton, confectioner, was plaintiff, and J. Clarke and Henry Clarke, of Christcburch, merchants, defendants. The statement of claim alleged that about July, 1891, the plaintiff being unable to meoc his current liabilities arranged with defendants that they should advance him sufficient money to compound with his creditors. In order to secure the defen dants the plaintiff executed a document whereby he assigned all his property, life policies, etc, to the defendants, and also another deed was executed by which the defendants sold to the plaintiff all the said property, etc., for £300, payable by instalments by twelve promissory notes. The defendants undertook to- compound with the creditors of plaintiff m considera tion of being allowed to receive their own dabt m full out of the money so advanced by them. It was alleged that the deed of assignment was void as far as regarded the property m or right to the chattels being given subject to a defeasance condition and declaration of trust. The plaintiff had paid to the defendants all the promissory notes, amounting to £316 ss, except one for £27 10s due on the 26th July last. It was further alleged that the defendants had paid on behalf of the plaintiff the sum of £169 14s 2d, and that they were entitled to interest on that sum, amounting to £4 6s lOd, and to retain their own debt of £34 4s Id, makiDg m all the sum of £208 5s Id. The plaintiff claimed-(1) Judgment for the sum of £80 9a Hi, and delivering up of the promissory note for £27 10s, or judgment for £107 19s lid ; (2) that the deed of assignment of 22nd July be declared to be void as far as regarded the possession of the chattels ; (3) that the defendants might be ordered to give up to the plaintiff the policies of insurance, and to execute assignments of the same to the plaintiff m accordance with the provisions of the Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884. The statement of defence denied all the material allegations m the statement of claim. It was further alleged that the plaintiff, about June, 1891, being unable to meet his engagements m the ordinary course of business, and being desirous of saving his stock from being sold at a sacrifice, requested the defendants to pay his debts or to compound with his creditors, and the defendants agreed to do so on having an absolute transfer and assignment to them of life policies, furniture, stock m trade, book debts, &c, belonging to the plaintiff, and nominally worth about £300. Previously to the execution of the deed she plaintiff, at the request of the defendants, compounded with certain of his creditors for 6s m the £ on the amount of their respective debts. Th&t after the execution of the deed the defendants agreed to Bell to the plaintiffs the goods, &c, mentioned m the deed for the sum of £300, payment of which was to be by instalments secured 'by .twelre pjT.mispnry nores'of tbo plaintiff, uud an agi-uiaiueuc was made to that effect. The defendants paid to the creditors of the plaintiff the composition of 6s. At this time the plaintiff owed the defendants £34 4s Id. The plaintiff, since the execution of the memorandum of agreement, had been and still was m possession of the stock-in-trade and effects, and had carried on his business as the apparent owner thereof, and had otherwise dealt with the stock anrl trade m the usual and ordinary course of business. Mr Wilding for the plaintiff; Mr George Harper, instructed by Mr Badger, for the defendants, Mr < Wilding opened the case for plaintiff, and called evidence. Learned counsel having addressed the Court, his Honor took time to consider.

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASHBURTON.

The monthy meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held m the Board's office, West street, Ashburton, on Monday, September 26. Preset—Messrs McLean (Chairman), Tucker and Sutt. OQRRESPOXDENOE. ' The following correspondence was re ceived and read:—From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, forwarding schedule and plans, showing sections or runs on which "thirds" or "fourths" are payable to this Board, and asking that proposals for werk be submitted. From Ashburton County Council, stat ing that they had a further supply of poisoned grain, and that the Board could have some for distribution. From the Paymaster General, staling that the balance of subsidy, £31 SS,S S , period 1891-2, had been remitted to, credit; of the Board's account, Union Bank of Australia, Ash^rtofl. F.roffi th© Awatere Road Board, for warding petition re subsidy to local bodies. -rThe petition was duly signed, and the Clerk was instructed to return the same. From Mr Henry Zander, on behalf of Mr O'Loghlin, asking the Board to have Cox street, Allenton, opened up for traffic.—The Clerk was instructed to reply thi»t the street had not yet been dedicated to the Board, and at present they could do nothing m the matter. From Messrs McCormick Brofj,, gating that the cutting from tb,e Ajfo'rd Forest road to th,e. South' Branch, Ashburton rivor, was m a bad state.—The Clerk stated that he had inspected the cutting with the member for the ward, and the necessary repairs would be attended to. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, stating that he returned Bjard'f m ap filled mto date., i?p gorsf* em Winter's road.—The Clerfc stated that he had seen Mr Fooks, cleric to/ Borough Council, who promised to have the work attended to,. ' MfAIN SOOTH IQADk, The. Chairman stated that he &r,ct Mr Campbell had gone at the time appointed to meet the members of the Wakanui Road Board re the work to be done on the Mam South Road, and after going I over the road they decided to attend at the Wakanui Board's meeting on October 1, as the members appointed did not meet tAem. The CHor^; was also instructed to calj fqr tenders j;or the work. Accounts amounting to £10? Is 7d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

TELEGRAPHIC. HOME AND FOREIGN

PEK PKESS ASSOCIATION,

COLONIAL FINANCE.

London, September 27. The "Financial News" says that the report upon the purchase of rail way land m Victoria reveals shameful jobbery. In financial circles m the city it is believed that the hasty floating of a New South Wales loan would have the effect of reducing all colonial stocks by two per cent. The pacing of Treasury Mils is nob possible, and the successful floating of a loan with a higher minimum than 95 is impossible. The bankers consider it useless to attempt to float a loan for six months, and the leading dealers are confident that no loan could be placed before Christmas. SOUTH AFRICAN EXPLOITA TION. Lord Randolph Churchill has been appointed chairman of a powerful syndicate who are intending to exploit the Transvaal and Mashonaland, SIR GEORGE GREY'S LIFE. Sir H. Loch, m a letter to the " Times," corrects a statement made by the authors of "Life and Times of Sir G. Grey." He asserts that it was Lord Elgin, and not Sir George Grey, who afforded timely aid during the early days of the Indian mutiny, by diverting the China expedition to Calcutta. AUSTRALIAN GEMS. Mr Sbreeter, the well-known authority on precious stones, m a letter to the " Times " says that Aus tralia is pregnant with every des scription of precious stones, and he predicts that m the near future it will become the El Dorado of commercial enterprise.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Rome, September 27. Anarchist plots have been dis covered at Bologne and Payia. Many bombs were found. Eighty arrests have been effected.

THE TREATY OF BERLIN.

Athens, September 27. \ The Bulgarian Government havb closed the. Greek schools at B our gas. In a note to the Powers the Greek Government claim that this is a viola tion of the Treaty of Berlin.

THE REVOLT IN YEMEN.

Constantinople, September 27. News comes from South Arabian ports that the Turkish troops, after a battle lasting a whole day, defeated the rebel Arabs of Yemen, with enormous loss. It is believed the country will now be pacified.

LABOR MATTERS

Berlin, September 27. Eight hundred workmen m the German State Railway workshops pro test against a i eduction of unskilled labour below Is lOd and skilled labour below 2s lOd per day. London, September 28. The cotton-spinners, after a con ference with the masters, have refused to aerree to a reduction, and will strike. THE SEIZURES OF SEALERS. A warship is going to the Siberian coast to demand the release of British sailors seized by Russians upon sealing vessels. Ottawa, September 28. The Canadians accuse the United States of promoting the seizure of sealers by Russia.

CO-OPERATIVE CONTRACTS

London, September 28. The London County Council have decided to try the experiment of dis pensing with contractors, and are organising a direct municipal staff of workers under Trade Union conditions. REFRA.CTORY ORES. By the steamer Star of Victoria, 100 tons of plant for extracting ore by the Luhrig process, has been shipped to New Zealand, consigned to the Ores Keduction Company. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FINANCES; •  The E*rl of Kintore, Governor of South Australia, has. telegraphed to Lord Ripon, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, denying the deficit, and fttatjng that a small surplus is ex peoted. COLONIAL MATTERS. Lord Ripon has invited the Agents- General to meet him on the 30th to discuss colonial matters. THE TASMANIAN SILVER MINES. Sir E. 0. N. Braddon, m an article m "Blackwood's Magazine,* on the Tasmanian silver-fie^ states that the Tasmanian m,in,es; are regarded as more phen,omwa,l m, wealth than Broken Hill. He considers tfhatit is likely th,ere will be quite 60,000 people on tfie Z;eehan and Dundas fields by the end ©f the year. A CATHOLIC LORD MAYOR. Alderman Stuart Knill, the Lord Mayor elect, has replied to Sir D, Evans, the Lord Mayor of London^ confirming the statement that he finds, himself unable to attend the services of the English Church officially^ but he offers to send a lopwm, temns. THE AUSTRALIAN BA^Ss. September 29. The « Daily News, 1* referring to the reported withdrawal of deposits from the Australian banks, states that the rumour originated m the London office of some of the northern banks, through whose hands some deposit receipts passed, fojp loHection. "The News" (aonsMejjs the statement misleading a,nd asserts that deposits m ar? of the Australian banks are ow at the highest point ever to-ched. The banks it says, are v^Vy strong m the matter oi easl^ an( j the p OS ition m Australia. \" safe. THE MARRIAGE LAWS. The Rev. Mr Allen, Secretary of the Marriage Law Reform Association, urges the Agents-General to'agitate for reform of the marriage laws. CHARGES OF FORGERY. Messrs Beyts and Craig, trading as Beyts, Craig and Co., steamship agents, of Old Broad street, E.G., who were acting as agents m London for a Bombay firm, have each been sentenced to two years' imprisonment o» a charge j of forging bills of lading to a consider- I able amount. Dr. Scott Sanders, formerly an officer m, the army, who was arrested m Liverpool on a charge of forging the name of Scolde Bros, to a cheque, has been committee^ fpr trial, '

THE UGANDA MISSIONS

Paris, September 28. Ihe French treasurer of the Uganda Mission declares that if the British leave the country, the Germans will replace them, and the result will be a massacre of Christians. He suggests that King Mawhanga should be pen sioned under a British protectorate. Cardinal Lavigerse is m favour of the British taking control of Uganda if they compensate the missibners. THE FRENCH SOCIALISTS. French workmen intend to contest all the Departments next year on a strongly Socialistic platform.

THE PRUSSIAN BUDGET.

. Berlin, September 28. Ihe Berlin "Post" says that the deficit m the Prussian Budget next year will be £4,000,000.

A SICILIAN LEAGUE.

Rome, September 28. A hundred persons, suspected of be longing to a league for the purposes of murder and robbery, have been arrested at Palermo, m Sicily.

THE SPANISH HARVESTS.

_ BiADKio, September 29. Ihe Spanish vintage is good both m quantity and quality. The cereal crop however, is deficient, and it will be necessary to import £4,000,000 worth.

AUSTRALIAN.

FINANCIAL FRAUDS.

MeiAouiwe, September 29. Replying to a question as to whether the Government would take proceed ings m connection with various finan cial institutions, the Premier said there was a well established rule that before I the Attorney-General could take action a written statement as to breaches of law should be submitted to him by some one who would take the respon sibility of laying an information. PROTECTION. In the debate upon the Tariff Mr Wrixon suggested that before adopting what was virtually a prohibitive tariff, it would be desirable to have an ex haustive enquiry by a tribunal com posed of members of Parliament and others, into the effect of the working of the tariff. Progress was reported.

THE TASMANIAN AGENCY GENERAL.

Hobart, September 29. The Government intimate that they have no intention of abolishing the Agency-General. They have merely requested Sir E. Braddon to withdraw from the directorates of companies, as such connection might compromise the colony.

TOTALISATOR TAX.

Brisbane. September 29. The Totalisator Tax has passed tbe Legislative Council. ;

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 29, The Rev. J. Chew has resigned the pastorate of the Beresford Street Cohere national Church. He goes to England m the nrst place, but is expecting a call to America. A polo tournament is to be held m Auckland m February or March. At a meeting of the Northern Railway League, it was resolved to telegraph to $&*%s£"* me^ bers l fchafc the vote,of t105,000 proposed for tb.e construction of theJSorth Island Trunk Line, should be strenuously opposed by the Auckland and iaraoaki member8 v till the report on the rival routes by the Parliamentary Com mittee is presented to the House. A boy, named Miller, a«e«( fifteen yeaf?' liJ^\ Bßin£?f c pukeria»i gumfield, out HelensTlUe- A "wch Patty are The enquiry^ by the Hospital and Stable Aid Board into the barges by JJ i: Cal«b Wood, a g a i ns t the management °i f°A ?°i tley Old Pe°Ple>s Re^ge, con cluded last night. The Board after au exhaustive discussion decided m favour ot the present management, holding that the evidence adduced did not bear out the charges of ill-treatment. nL M ASTERToy, September 29. ka Aj*T\nZ of the case m which Edward JSaylor claims from J. P. Clarke of Pahiatua, £100 as damages for alleged slander, occupied the District Court yes., terday and to-day. The case arose ov jb of the poisoning case at Pahiatua 1- M t Christmas. Plazntitf alleged that defom. dant had made statements, connecting him with the murder. The defence wa! a general denial of the allegations The court was densely crowded all; throughout the case, sensational disclosures WnVex pected, but nothing new, bearir, X on the r^S^^-^ The^7 returned £20 l£ 1*11111* for f5» an<* costs a Wblmnoion, September 29. At a meeting of the City CouncU it was decided that a return of the number of nres^and damage to buildings should bei publwhed m the local newspapers half yearly. The Mayor (Mr H. JXBeMre ferring to the result of the poll m .onnec-. S2 i W a t he draina 8e Proposals conr gratulaced the ratepayers ou unanintouelr SS n?K ? hr% the ci*y Gained, and stated that the fina»ce add sanitation commitee of the council wooldat <2 take steps to ofctaiji the loan. Mr Bel^ announced that it was not his intention it seek re-election* owing to pressure *«f prmte business. Several coSTlow u^dhim to reconsider his decS, bS ! said that was out of the a<a e Sn7 Dtobdin, September 29. A company is being floated m London to convert the present tramway service into the electric overhead system.

THE MARKETS.

[VER PRESS ASSOCIATION.} London, Ser' cem jj e |, gg Thequantity of wheat -^ flour &fL^t for the United Kinp; uOm { s i,9 0 8,000 quarters, and forth*, Continent 1,028,000. The cargo of. >heat ex Portia from Lyttelton has oeeß so id privately. At the wool sales prices barely remain steady. Later. At the wool sales competition is brisk and spirited at late rates, September 29. The American visible supply of wheafc is 56,800,000 bushels.

THE ASTTBTHTEON GUARDIAN t VRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1892.



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When Mr Gladstone introduced his Home Rule bill he declared it had many rivals but not an equal. Passing from the' region of politics ro domestic life we believe the remark to be true of Warburton Can't Be ' ■ eat baking Powder. Try it,—Advt.



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Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — Rheumatism and Gout—These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout, sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be applied after the affected parrs fyavfj been patiently fomented with warm water. YV'hen the Ointment should be dilligcntly rul?bed upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Jlqllpway's Pills should be simultaneously iaken jbo diminish pain, reduce inflammation^ and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of cout, rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weakness of constitution. The Ointment checks the local malady, while the Pills restore vital power,



Wau*«ME. i WANTED at once a Cook and Laun- i dress.—Apply, Mrs Robbkts, Marahui, Westerfield. 9 199 rrROUT it, New Zealand—.Where to go [ and how to catch them, by Spack- ' man, New Zealand Diaries next week. — H. M. Joseh. .. ! , NEW Lines m Fans, Ornaments, 1 China, Albums, Frames, and Leather Goods.—H.M.Jones. \ _____ : . 1 BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS.—Railway Bookstall. All Books on the counter at sixpence each less than cost price, to make room for New Stock.— J. Marsden. 9 209 « JfT ANTEDTto Let—Commodious Busi- VV ness Premises and Dwelling. At present occupied by Mrs Pearson, Wakanui road.—H. M. Jones. 9 208 NEW Premises will be opened m three weeks. S. SamsK's present Stock m temporary premises being sold v/heap. BHARPLIN& Company, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. > i '" \l~r ANTED Known—Grand Display W of all the newest shapes m Ladies' Summer Hats. Special Sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcokn & Cos. ______-, LOSE not the opportunity to buy Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery at Greatly Reduced Prices at S. Salek's, Jeweller. TTIISHING tackle, rods, lines, minnows, -I- reels, traces, casts, flies, etc. Tennis requets and balls just imported.—H. M. Jones. __^ CSCHOOL Committees supplied with O every requisite. School books, bags, alates, pens, pencils, drawing materials and colors.—H. M. Jokes. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small ».TOods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. Aerial solicited. —W. J. Siloock. 4t182 HATCH your Chickens early j Brown and White Leghorns, Andalusians, and Black Spanish eggs. Guaranteed pure strains. H. G. Flower, East Street. WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stack of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices ; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. WHY should we let the rain water off our roofs rot our buildings and run to waste when Hardiest will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his address—J. W. Hardlky, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street. WANTED Kuown—We are now show ing the most stylish and best vaviaty of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. _^ A' FEW eight and one-day Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man tel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Cheap at S. Salbk's, Jeweller. _______ fTJTANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele » * brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." CWTANTED—Gentlemen belore buying *»' their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must ba sold regardless of cost.— H 0. Segbes, Melford House. WANTED Known—That Robert Dorm, late manager for James Craigie, Painter, will still continue the I Painting Business m all its branches. Any orders left at Messrs John Orr and Co.'s, or at his private residence, Moore street, will be promptly attended to. , B*lo4 MRS CONLAN and Miss Arnott, Costume Makers, have removed to Triangle—next Hanrahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from 10a 6d. 7§154 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C- Skqers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. ALL Woo) Colonial 'iweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Robert Alcobn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders 1 Building*. W~ ™E~tender our Hincere thanks to our many customers and friends for their continued support. Having increased our staff, customers can now rely upon being attended to promplly. Cash given for first class dairy produce only. —Cash Sxobe, Havelock street. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made to any size or pattern. Electric Bells fixed, and all kinds of Plumbing work done at lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. PlumberandGasfitter. LADIES Journals for October. Orders wanted for Diaries for 1893. Great Reductions m Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc., to make room for New Goods to arrive shortly, Now o Unr /;«s of "Halma" (four handed), Palm Leaf etc.-L. F. Andkewes & Co., Stationers milt "iTTANTED Kiwwn-Pui^s. Pumps VV Pumps. I have on hanu r 'a* largest stock m town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern. —J. W. Haeoley, East street. WANTED Known —Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for two months. Great Bargains, The slock is the choicest m Ashburton. His superior own make^ kept on hand, unsurpassed m New Zealand. A. sta^pf man kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the shortest notice —. J. Moison, East Street Town Hall shop.



JSew Zealand Clothing Factory FOR Waterproofs, W tterproofs, (Oir Own Make), Every Garment Guaranteed. MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, MERCER*. Newest Styles and of Good Quality. AGENT FOR TEE -WOMAN'S FRIEND STOVE MAT (Something Few). Agents for—WERTHEIMS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY (Temporary Premises), TANCRED STREET. S. SALEK, Watehnaker and Jeweller. TEMPORARY PREMISES AT W. C. D*VVIS REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEARED AT AHTIT PRICE. My STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, has to be S'JLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. FOR Wedding Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. ThMM will be found goods specially suitable and at Less than COST^PRIOE. inwwwu MUST BE CLEARED Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usual U) »AX*EK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,



GLAD TIDINGS. — ■ ■ 'O ■ G. J. NEILL and GO. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF GENEEIL DUPERY, CLOTHING,' AND 800 T ©. IN ■ FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STFEETS. __-o—' EVEBYTHING GOOD. EVEEYTHING CHEAP. A soecial line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting, worth Is 9d for Is 2d CZTI 2s 6d a dozen ; B—es,B.. 9d a^en Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4|d ; Forfar, 36in. wide, Bid New Washing Print*, 4Jd; New Dress Material, «d Double width Cashmeres, all colors, worth 2s 9d for Is 4|d iwsStmg Tweed Suits, 25s ; 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 laree stock of Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers m endless variety, AT G. J. NEILL and COS. P.S.—ME FE&L was Manager for V. W. SPENCER and CO. for the past four years.



f\F VITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, . BECAUSE IT SA.YES YOUR POUNDS, ir ■()' ■'" BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY -AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENCER k CO.) THE REMAINDER OP THE STOCK MUST GO DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS. WE HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OP NEW GOODS, WHICH WILL BE SLAUGHTERED WITH THE REMAINDER OP SPENCER'S STOCK KEMEMBER, FOR A FEW MORE DAYS ONLY. BOOTS. BOOTS. WE HAVE SOME OP THE BEST VALUE EVER SHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINERY OF THE LATEST STYLE, Under the Management of Miss Turner, lafe of Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch. Buiiness Manager H- HARDLEY, Late of Mr Andrew Orr.