MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as uuder.subiect to ih^ necassary alterations :— TUESDAY, November 8. For Northern Ports, per Takapuna, at 6.30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, November 9. For United Kingdom and Continent oi Europe, via Brindisi, Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, (to connect with le Anau at Port Chalmers), at 6.30 a.m. THURSDAY, November 10. For Northern Ports of New Zealand, and also for South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per R°toran (to connect with R.M.S. lonic at Wellington), as follows:-Ordinary letter, «-3*^ U'V^' This mail is due in London on December 25, 1893. On November 9, Prince of Wales' Birth day, the Ashburton Post and Telegraph Office will be closed except from 9 a.m. ti 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. till 8 p.m. All mails will be made up at 6.30 am.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit "TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Herbert De Maus the well-known Canter^ bury representative cricketer, was presented at Christchurch on Monday with two purses of sovereigns on the occasion of his forthcoming marriage. One was horn the , "Lyttelton Times employees, and the other from the Lancaster Park Club. W. Cook, also a member of the Lancaster Park Club, was presented with a handsome epergne as a wedding present. Those who are unable to leave town for the Christohuroh carnival or elsewhere may have an excellent afternoon's amusement to-morrow in the Domain, where the Swim ming Club will inaugurate their season at 3 p.m. There are many promising members, and to those who enjoy this sport we have no doubt there will be a great deal of pleasure. An advertisement in this con nection appears in another column. We observe that the hat is to be sent round for contributions towards funds. Mr T. N. Brodrick, Survey Department, yesterday morning, at Timaru, engaged fifteen men for co-operative contract work on the road to Mount. Cook, for which £400 was voted. About forty turned up for engagement, but only seventeen applied after hearing the terms of the work which is to be priced to give 7s to 8s for eight hours. Some men Beetned doubtful about friendly working in parties of six, but Mr Brodrick said this is not relief work and they mu&t agree, and he would expect the contracts to be carried out. All the men agreed to pay £1 for coaching to the work, rather than walk about three days. For a few hours on Saturday evening the trout were biting nicely and some good baskets were secured. Mr Hairy Milner, at the mouth of the river, got some nice fish —the most even lot we remember seeing, each fish weighing 31bs. They were in Mr Carson's window, in Tancred street, yester day afternoon, and were much admired. The fish at the mouth of the river are fast getting into good condition, as the silveries are coming up, and there are nice sized fish there. Higher up the river there are also plenty of trout, but of smaller size, mostly from IJlb to 21b. It is satisfactory to know that the river is so well stocked. A general meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Society was held on Thursday evening. The accounts for the year were submitted, and showed the satisfactory balance of £9 9s in hand alter discharging every liability. A number of proposals for the future advantage of the Society were brought before the meeting, among them a suggestion that classes for dogs be included in the programme for the next Show, and in order that these might be fully considered the meeting adjourned for a fortnight (to Thursday, November 17) when also - officers for the ensuing year will be elected., The entertainment to be given in the Oddfellows' Hall to-night by the children of the Borough school ought to be quite as en joyable as that given so successfully by their young friends of Hampstead, last week. Mr Peter Williams, whose ex perience as a stage manager at amateur theatricals has not been acquired in the waxing and waning of one moon, has had the young people in training for some time, and has succeeded in bringing them up to a wonderful degree of perfection in the pro duction of tableaux vivants,, a series of which will be found in the programme, as well as glees, &c., also by the children. To yary the entertainment, and also to allow time for the " working of the machinery," several songs, instrumental solos, and so forth ,by well-known amateurs have fcesn intro. duced at suitable intervals, and the whole will close wiih a grand and effective "allegorical" picture, in which all the characters of the tableaux will be introduced. On Friday evening, the eve of the anni versary' of the Gunpowder Plot, a very pleasant and successful social was given in the Orange Hall by the members of the Orange Lily, F.0.L., No. 5. Invitations had been issued to a large number of mem bers and friends of the Order, and the gathering was one of the best of the kind that has ever been held in the Hall. The Halljwas beautifully decorated, a contribution of ferns and flowers from the Springburn members of the Order being used with grea]b effect. 4 bountiful supper was pro vided by the members of'the Orange Lily Lodge, and was highly appreciated, An excellent programme of fiongs, recitations, aud dialogues was given, and dancing occupied fhe rest of the evening. Mr Llewellyn Owen (pia&o), with Messrs Pearson (violin) and Leicch (cornet) playefj. dance music that pleased the most fastidious; and altogether the arrangements reflected the greatest credit on the Sisters of the Order, to whom their guests owe hearty thanks for a very pleasant evening. A meeting of the Hinds Farm Homestead Association was held in the Hinds School room on Saturday evening, >fr William Annett presiding, The Secretary, Mr .jfohn Smith, read & letter from the gfommissioner of Crown Lands. The p*>ifiWunicatiou covered forms of application for extension sections, and declaration for signature of members; stated conditions of membership; requested that each application be properly acquitted, and returned accompanied by the memhetship fee of ten shillings; and stated that the Association hj,d power to admit new memberF.' It was resolved pbat Mr Smith be treasurer to the Association, and that he be instructed to forward on Monday the applications for sections from members, and remit the necessary cash tg the Commissioner of Crown Lands. An animat^ disPUßsion followed, the subject matter beipg £h|B fin&l allotment of two sections of land. _ After various views had been expressed* the meet: ing separated without having aprjfed at any definite arrangement. A shooting match will take place afc tjie Wage here on Wednesday morning between a t^anp gi ten members of the Waimate I Volunteers # similar team of the Ash burton Rifles. r£fye S^aim&te men will arrive by the express op "JPupsdiay Bj,-enjng, and thgshootfng wiU take place in the morn ing early enough tt? adjjj.it of the visitors returning by the express in the afternoon, The ranges will be 200 yards, 300 yards', apd 500 yard?, seven shots at each. The 4sfebi?rto,n team will comprise Color-Sergeant McDonald, Sergeant Henry Baker, Corporals Thomas Pauling and <L W,' Baker, Bugler Leitch, and Privates W. Feai?son, JJ ( , Bafcer, W. Hefford. J. Wilson, and Constable. Emergencies--Sergeant Hefford and Private Thomas Leitch, The following are likely to represent the W»i»?ate JJifles : — Captain ghaw, Liei.jb;nant3 Adams and Grant, Color- Sergeant Inkster, Sergeant Pander, CorpVale Coltmaii and Guy, Privates Williams, Man chester, and A.. Inkster, Emergencies- Privates McGowan and AttwiiS.

The San Francisco Mail.

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GENERAL SUMMARY.

(Dates from Europe October 14.) The Radical London papers attacked the Prince of Wales in their issues of the 13th for absenting himself from Lord Tennyson's funeral, and preferring to attend the .Newmarket races. The "Chronicle" joins the Radical papers in their censure, bub the "Pall Mall Gazette" and other papers defend the prince for "showing his preference for horseflesh to poetry," as they put it. The Radical journals, while debating upon the Prince of Wales' absence from bord Tennyson's obsequies, discreetly omit as far as possible that Mr Gladstone also failed to put in an appearance at West minster Abbey on tint occasion. His plea of pressure of work and the excuse volunteered by his supporters that there was danger of catching a severe cold in the Abbey, are not considered quite satisfactory. There is great depression in the ship building trade on the Clyde. Only one third of the yards are occupied, and there is a total absence of new orders. Fifteen thousand men were idle on September 19, and most of those at work are on shorl time. Many of the workmen are going to Belfast or to the ship-building oi manufacturing towns in the north oi England. A manifesto was issued on October 16 Calling upon the workmen unemployed in London to march in procession behind the Lord Mayor's show on November 9, and afterwards force their way into Tra falgar Square for the purpose of holding « meeting there to give formal expression to their demands for work or bread. A movement is on foot among the cattle breeders of England to promote a Bill enforcing| the, quarantining of all foreign live stock, except such as are. intended foi slaughter. The movement is chieflj directed against the admission of American stock and cattle, The "Live Stoch Journal" strongly supports the move ment. The "Daily News " of September 26 reported that members of the Ist Life Guards Regiment, stationed at Windsor, have been disaffected for some time owing to the many drills and inspections they were compelled to undergo. On the 25th, a non-commissioned officer, C Squadron, found all the eighty saddles belonging tc the squad so badly cut that they wer« ruined The men were ordered to the birracks, and confined there. Thej became uproarious, disturbing the whole neighborhood. They sang "Britons never shall be slaves," and crowds oi villagers surrounded the barracks, listen ing to the noise. It is reported that Captain Brown, who commands the squad, is very unpopular with his men, and that he is alone responsible tor the extra drills to which the men object, and tc prevent which they cut their saddles. A parade was held on the 26th as usual, but when Captain Rowson entered the barracks square in a cab the whole regiment lined the balconies looking on the square, and received him *vifch loud hooting, and loads of abuse were heaped on him. A very curious action at law is shortly to be heard in Court. A lady visiting the Zoological Gardens, and sitting down before the elephants' stable, laid a browu purse containing six sovereigns in her lap. One of the elephants, btting minded to try the gold cure or mistaking the purse for a bun, picked it up and swallowed it. The strongest emetics were immediately administered, bub had no eff.ct. The elephant would not give up the gold, and the Zoological Society like wise refused to refund it, therefore the lady seeks to recover the money by pro cess of law.

IRELAND.

The 'Dublin. " Freeman's Journal " enlV. attention to the renewed activity in evictions in Ireland, and asserts the object is to embarrass and discredit Mr Morley's Government. An independent Parnellite organ denounces the action of what it calls " Morley's Police " in assist ing in evictions. Many of the teaants are paying the rents due ; othars are preparing for resistance. Stepsare being taken to evict tenants on the estate of Lord Ely in the counties of Fermanagh and Wexford, and of Lord Templemore in Wexford., The London " Sunday Sun " of '^ctober 9, published a pessimistic note to say that in view of the alarmist article on the Srospects of Ireland it cannot be longer isguised that the outlook for the winter js grave. This is alike {.he tone of Ulster, as of the South qf Ireland. In view of this condition of affairs increased activity in evictions becomes a serious thing; landlords cannot in justice be permitted to exact rent which the people nave been unable to extract from the land. People thus assailed by their landlords and pinched by nature, ought to join together in seif-detence. It is expected that the Irish party will shortly summon numerous conventions throughout the country at at which th.c best method of confronting the situation will be discussed. These conferences ought to restore the old spirit of confidence and result in burying the quarrels of the last two years. Mr Redmond's suggestion fqr. the release p 1 the Paris fund ought to be plosed with. The '* Sun " adds that it believes that Mr Healy and this Qfcher Isadora share this view, »nd this being so there ought to be no difficulty in settling the matter by a committee of delegates from both sides, jiord Houghton, thp new Viceroy of Ireland, made his public entry into DubUn on October !?» and took pos session of Dublin Castle, When he arrived at Westland Bow pnly twenty persons vere on the platform aside from the Government and railroad officials There were no addresses presented to the new Lord lieutenant, npr a reception by the municipal authorities, and no. sign of public interest. The members, of the corporation were engaged in discussing the Arneill commemorative services as the Viceroy passed the city hall. They did deign to look at the procession. The new Viceroy was differently treated when he made his appearance at the Gaiety Theatre on the 2!? th. Tifye scene was unprecedented; Crowds cheered him as his garriage drew up to tlj.e door, and hundreds fojloiyed hlI» into the Theatre cheering. As the uproar eubgjded some body shouted "Three cfyeers for Morley and Home Rule," and (there was tre mendous cjieerjng. Then the band played "Go 4 swe the Queen." Mosfe s pf the persons in the auditorium stood still while the band played, and cheered when ifc was done. Lord Houghton stood in front of his box smiling. He was visibly affected by the cordial welcome,

At the annual meeting of the London Chamber of Commerce on September 2p, Sir Albert Roliit, the president, gajd £hiifc he was not able to congratulate the country upon trade prospects,' The coal, iron, and steel bades were dull, and the textile Industries harassed by the Ameri can tariff and perplexed by economic, monetary, and labour problems, Sheffield and other centres complained of the! destrufition of old branches of business by the tariff, and ship-building was little more than a remembrance. The official returns, Sjir Albert added, sho«res that there was little likelihood of betterment in the present conditions, and th^fc the volume of England's trade was declining. A resolution was adopted favouring uni versal freetrade between the colonies and Great Britain. A Paris despatch of September 21 says President Uarnofc's tour has given promi jl«M?9 ojjeft my? to the question wjjo wijl

be his successor in office. He has himself • disavowed any desire for re-election, but the present tendency of public opinion is decidedly in his favor in preference either to M. de Freycinet or M. Floquet. Padie Martino was elected General of the Jesu ts en October 2. He is a native of Bruges, forty-four years old, and of humble' parentage. He is distinguished as a theologian and scientist. In " Truth," of October 3, Mr Labou chere warns American horse farciers against "the worthless nags now sent over from England." He npeaks parti cularly of Orvieto, formerly owned by the Duke of Westminstsr. He pays the animal is absolutely useless for racing purposes, and "roars" like a bull of Rashan. { A Welsh newspaper on September 29 declared that Mr Gladstone bad invited eminent Welsh clergy to draft a Bill for disestablishing the Church in Wales, and that the Bill will be prepared in a man ner acceptable to the Welsh cleigy.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

(San Francisco dates to October 15). All the San Francisco papers have articles earnestly arguing in favor of the United States acceding to the reasonable demands of the colonies that the Govern ment should bear a fair share of the burden of the Australian-American mail service. The list of British exhibitors at the Industrial Chicago World's Fair already number fully 5000, The best exhibits are those of pottery and dry goods. A speculator named George Sorrin has bound himself to pay 140,000 dollars for the privilege of selling peanuts on the grounds of the Chicago World's Fair during its continuance. . Great preparations are being made in Chicago for the approaching dedication of ihe World's Fair' The day will be observed as a national holiday. Seats have been arranged tor 60,000 people in the colossal structure known as the manufacturers' building. Mr Henry Watterson, editorof the Louisville "Corner (Journal," has been selected as orator of the day. The latest scandal in Philadelphia grows out of the suicide of William Runk, of the extensive dry goods firm of Darlington, Runk, »nd Co. He was very active as a layman in church work, and very promi nent in the (Sunday School movement. When he was dead it was discovered he had robbed the firm, by outside specula tion, of 80,000 dollars, and carried a life insurance policy at the same time of over 500,000 dollars. Captain George W. Buckley, of the barque William Hales, and wife were murdered by he Chinese steward, Ah Jow, on the last voyage from New Fork (July 11) in Capetown. The news was received from Africa at IN ew York by the agents of the vessel on October 1. The belief is that Captain Buckley deprived the Chinaman of his opium, and he became insane in consequence. He committed suicide shortly after the murders.

WATER RACE CHARGES.

We give in parallel columns (1) the motion given notice of on October 6 by Mr C. J. Harper at tha Caunty Council, moved by him at the meeting on Friday last, and finally withdrawn in favor of (2) the mo tion of Mr E, G. Wright, which Mr Harper seconded. As will be seen on comparison of the two motions, Mr Har per's confined the concession proposed to freeholders only in the Ash burton Rar.gi tata water supply district, while that of Mr Wright extended it to all and sundry •—leaseholders; deferred payment, per petual lease, and village settlers—through out the county, whoes race-s had been C'jiisU'acfu'l Ju.iug tlu orient financial year ffee of cose to the Council:— MR HARPER. MR WRIGHT. That new water raoea That all water races made at the cost of constructed during freeholders tn the Ash- the current financial burton-Rangitata dis* year, and which trict be exempt from have been made/we water rates for a period of cost to the county, of two years from date shall be exempt from of construction. the payment of wa ter rates for a period of two years from the date of their construction.

Tinwald Town Board.

The adjourned meeting of the Tinwald Town Hoord was hold on Thursday, November 3, at the Templar Sail, Tin wald. Present—Messrs M, Redmayne (Chairman), «f. Gudsell, T. Williams, and T. Stone, CORRESPONDENCE. From the Surveyor-General re vesting a portion of South road in the Board. It was resolved to interview Mr Wright, and request his co-operation in the matter. Prom Mr F. G. Errington re testimonial to Mr S. Vaile. The letter was received. From* Mr F. I>.we, asking that the footpath on wes>t side of Lagmhor road be formed. Consideration of this work was deferred. ■ . , ' GORSE NUISANCE. Ifc was resolved to serve legal notices on all occupiers to trim fences and grub gorse where some encroached on the ro<*ds. ACCOUNTS, &Q. Some small works were ordered to be attended to, and after parsing accounts to the amount qf £§ lls, the meeting adi journed.

THE MARKETS.

ITSR PKESS ASSOCIATION.

• * London, November 8. The spot quotation for New York No 2 red winter wheat is 76 cents. Sixteen hundred bales o f wool have been privately disposed of at pi ices about on a par with last series' closing rates. The total arrivals up to date number 73,600 bales, of which 10,603 have been sent forward to the manufacturing dis tricts ; 192,000 bales will be available for the ensuing series.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayoi' (presiding) and Crs. Cuthberteon, Paul, Scaly, Duncan, Orr, Thomas and Flower. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the overdraft' at I the bank as £624 Is 6d, and dnce last meeting there ha 4 been received from all sources of income, £37 7s. SALVATION ARMY. Mona Square was granted to the Salva tion Army for one day for the purpose of holding a pic-nic. ROLL ALTERATION. The name of Mr A. J. Muller was sub stituted on the roll for that of Mr Charles Dixon. THE SQUARES. Mr T. Whittington wrote iffering to keep the two Baring Squares free from weeds round the shrub borders for a sum named. He also asked fo.r a pump to be put on the reserve rented by him near the police station. In regard to the latter request the Council decided that they could not put down a pump, but would allow for any he may put down, should they resume the reserve. At a subse quent period of the meeting the matter of th« maintenance of the squares was re ferred to the Domain Committee. THE TIMBER CONTRACT. The Mayor explained that by an over look tenders for the supply of timber for the Baring Square fence had not been advertised for, the three timber merchants in town having been asked for tenders in stead. A letter had been received by him from Mr Tucker, one of the unsuc cessful tenderers, pointing out that a con tract for over. £20 had been accepted without tenders having been advertised, and threatening to prosecute if the Act were not observed. The Mayor said there were circumstances attending the tendering that might have put Mr Tucker in the position of not being altogether without complaint, but he regretted that he had written in the tone in which he had done. The matter had, however, been rectified now, fresh tenders had been advertised for, and would be placed before the Council. RESERVES COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Your Committee beg to report that they have considered the several tenders for various Borough reserves referred to them to deal with at the last meeting of the Council, and have resolved to accept all the applications, as follows:—William Moreen, T.S. 656, annual rental £1; Roderick McDonald, T.S. 893, 894, 903, 904, annual rental £2 10s; Mrs G. F, Scott, Reserve 1613, annual rental £210s ; John Hefford, T.S. 478, 479, 494, 495, annual rental £3. The tenure in each oase is ,to be for one year only. East Street shop (late Andrewes).—Your Committee recommend that the tenant of this shop, who now owes more than a year's rent, receive a final notice to quit the premises, and if the notice is not com plied with that the matter be placed in the hands of the Borough Solicitor in order to compel him. Rlverbad Reserves. —The leases of these Reserves expire on the 16th of the current month, and as the Committee desire to inspect the paddocks before renewing the leases, they ask the Council for authority to deal with them. In regard to the second clause the solicitor was instructed to take steps to eject the tenant. The authority asked for in tbe third clause was granted to the Committee. ENGINEERS REPORT. The Engineers' report was only a few lines in length, and dealt with the ordi nary work of the labor gang, the chief of which had been done in West Street. THE LIBRARY. Or Paul asked for an extension of time in which to bring up a report on the question of increased office and library accommodation, as the Engineer having been ill the Committee had been deprived of his advice. He suggested thac steps should be taken to bring the advantages of the library more prominently before the residents. It was decided to spend £3 in carrying out Cr Paul's suggestion, and ths question of the hours for keeping the library open was referred to the Committee to consider and report. inspectors' report. The Inspector reported thp.t nothing had yet been done by Gram's trustees to abate the nuisance complained of on their property in Moore Street. He asked for instructions in the case of breaches of the by-laws, Mr H. M. Jones, having un packed a piano on the footpath in East Street to the obstruction of traffic. Several cases of unregistered dogs had been before the Court, and convictions in two cases had been obtained. The In spector asked for instructions in certain cases specified, and was instructed to engage ths Solicitor to prosecute. CHECKING ACCOUNTS. Cr Duncan wished to know who checked the accounts passed by the Council, and was told that the certificate of the Engineer was all the check they had for work done. Much had to be entrusted to him in this matter. Or Cuthbertson moved tli at the Finance Committee go through »nd check the accounts presented for payment to the Council previous to every meeting of the Council, Or Duncan seconded and after dis cussion a vote was taken, and the motion was carried. The discussion was, how ever, renewed and Or Cuthbertson took exception to this ma.ner of doing business and desired to withdraw the motion with the consent of his seconder, Cr Duncan objected to withdraw, and the vote was taken by show of hands, Crs Cuthbertson and Duncan alone voting. The Mayor promised in future, in reply to Cr Outh bertson, not to permit Crs co speak irregularly. tenders. The tender of Messrs Collins and Com pany-?the only one received—for timber for the Baring Square fence was accepted at £1 per 100 ft for totara, and lls for red pine. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. The sum of £10 10s was pass 3d to defray the expenses of the Council's delegate to the Municipal Association. • . ' LICENSES. . -v The following iicen.se!> were granted 5— Carriers-rJoseph Canning and James Elliot,; Drivers—J. Dalley, H, Dalley, W. Smith, W. Lindsay, Joseph Miles, and William Purdom ; Carriage—William Lindsay, Joseph Miles, Ann Dalley (2), Jol|ti Newman (3), Joseph Canning, William Smith. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of about £90 were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned and sat a«ain as a DOMAIN BO.\RD. Permission was granted to the Swim ming Club to hold an opening meeting in the Domain on Wednesday next. The motion given notice of by Mr Paul to giye the Swimming; Club cpntrol of the bath rooms was moved by that gentleman, and seconded by Mr Thomas and passed, the Club thus obtaining co'ncroi for one year. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Donald Cameron for a gift of a brood of young fcefij. It was stated that the white swans had a nest on one of the islands, and that Mr S. Burnard's black swans had hatched out four j?oung ones, a pair of which were to be given to the Board. The committee were empowered to dis pose of the grass on the Domain.

ROAD BOARDS.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The usual monthly meoting of the South Bakaia Road Board wan held on Thursday, November 3. Present- Messrs Lyttleton(chairman), Stringfellpw, Lambie, and Richards. GENERAL. The Clerk's report was read and con sidered. Some of the contractors have not completed their work. Ifc was resolved that tenders be called for the completion of the maintcnince contract for roads on the east side of the railway. The Mount Hutt Board wrote that it was not advisable to metal newly formed roads, and the matter was left over. The question of subsidy on rates was also left , over till the next meeting- Messrs Loughrey and Lane wrote re dedication of Churtoey roads to the Board. The Rakaia Saleyards Company applied to have pait of the South Belt formed. —The Clerk was instructed to report at the next meeting, and the Board resolved to apply for a crossing over the railway from the Pound Road to Railway Terrace i East. | Mr W. A. Pearce applied to have j Sherwood road formed,—Agreed to have the work done about March next. Mr W. White wrote offering to convey only one of the gravel pits on his land, and to give permission for the Board to take what gravel was required from the other.—Resolved to accept the offer. It was resolved that fresh tenders be called for Baker's road. The Clerk, was instructed to have the I pipes extended at the level crossings, and metal put on. SMALL BIRBS. It was resolved to pay 2s per 100 for I small birds' eggs. DBFAULTKRS. The Ulerk was instructed to issue final notices to those whose rates were in arrear, and to those who have not cleared gorse off the roads. ROLL ALTERATIONS, A number of applicants' requests were ordered to be carried out, INSPECTIONS. On the motion of Mr Lambie, seconded by. Mr Lyttleton, it was resolved that the Board make two inspections of the whole district during the jear. TENDERS. The following tenders were'accepted :— G. Clarke, tussocking, at 4£d per chain ; D. Murphy, for metal on Wolsley road at 9d per yard and Is 4d per chain for blinding. Murphy's tender for forming the Mitcham road at 2s 5d per chain was accepted conditionally. Accounts for £117 14s Id were passed for payment. SALE OF TIMBER. The offer of 20s for gum saplings on Three Chain Toad was accepted, CEMETERY BOARD. After transacting cemetery business, the meeting closed.

UPPER ASHBURTON.

The monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held in the Board's office, West street, Ashburton, on Monday, October 31. Prosent— Messrs McLean (Chairman), Stitt, Tucker, Campbell, and Harp*»r. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was re ceived and read:— From the Engineer, Ashburton County Council, informing it of the work done by Messrs Lynch and McMullen, making water race through reserve 264, Drcmore, and asking that the amount be paid to them direct as per this Board's guarantee, out of thirds accruing to that portion of reserve 264.—The.Clerk was instructed to pay the amount. From the Property Tax Department, stating that a voucher had been sent oh to the Treasury for payment of £93 15 S , subsidy due to this Board for the year 1892-93. y From Mr W. H. Shillito, stating that he had received a letter froim the Ashbur ton County Council, informing him that the Board declined to pay the amount nscessary to construct a water race through his* perpetuel lease section, reserve 350. - Resolved by the Board that whatever thirds have been received from this section by it, the amount will be paid over to the County Council to assist in giving Mr Shiih>o a supply of water when they are prepared to do the work. From Mr Thomas Drennan, asking for a water supply for perpetual lease section 35810,—The Clerk was instructed to reply to him the same as in Mr Shillito's ease, board's office. The following motion was moved and earned ;—«' That the Clerk give Mr David Thomas notice that the Board will de termine its tenancy of the office now rented by it from him at the expiration of one month from Friday next, November BESERVJfcS. Mr M, Scott was granted permission to *c"cc "» with his property reserves 1957 1958, under the usual conditions. Re- S? r1?.,,1032^ Wfts Krante<* to Mr John McMillan, Dromore, at a rental of £1 per annum, payable in advan«e, with the usual conditions. " FORD. Mr Mclntyre made application to make a new ford on the road between Digby's bridge and the Alford Forest road.—The Board decided to grant his request subject to the approval of the member of the ward, who was absent from the meet ing. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £140 were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday, , November 5. Present—Messrs Af. Bruce (chairman.) G. \V. Leadley, G. Coe, D. Johnston and J. Quigley. COBREBPONDENCE. From Commissioncis of Crown Lands requesting the Board to explain the nature of the works being carried out to beneGt reserve 2165, and to state the estimated cost thereof. I —The clerk was directed to forward the desired informa tion. From Messrs Cole and Rickards, re questing the Board to have the tussocks, removed off the continuation of River Road.—The Board decided to call for tenders for the work. From Mr Thomas Thornton, requesting that his name be taken off the valuation roll for tt.S. 26671 and lut 2RS. 1469 and that of Mr J. M.Hampton substituted! —Ordered to be done. SHINGLE. The Board voted the sum of £5 14s as payment to Mr Thomas Langley for gravel taken out of his pit in R.S. 26374. i Also the sum of £2 to Mr Taifc for metal taken out his pit in R.S. 26571. SMALL UlttDS. It was decided to give the same amount as last year for small birds' eggs and heads, viz., 2s per hundred, BEAC9KOAD, ' ' Mr D. Leddy Interviewed the Board re^ questing the payment of a little extra money for carting out 215 yards of shingle in excess of his contract on account of long cartage,— The Clerk to reply stating the Bqard's decision on the matter, wilson'si KOAn. Mr J. Doik interviewed the Board asking that a part ot this road, from Amos' 1 corner, might be shingled.—The request was granted, and tenders ordered to be issued for the work. EXTEsmON OK CONTRACT. Mr M. Mahoney wrote requesting an

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" ~—' "——— ■*■—— 1 COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. IMMENSE SUCCESS ••• ;.' • OP ' ' ■ G. J. NBILL and CO's Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. OUR Expenses being so small, and being satisfied with very snMl profits, we are enabled to SELL CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton, WE DEFY COMPETITION. INSPECT OUR GOODS. SEE OXTR PRICES. The best Washing Prints in Ashburton, 4£d, s|d, 6|d, 7id, B|d ■ , The newest designs in Washing Muslins for Aprons and Pinafores 4sd yartt The very latest in Dress Materials, 4^d yard Cashmeres and Merinos, all colors, marvellous value White Calico, yard wide, 3s lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLOTHING. CLOTHING, Men's Stwng Tweed Suits, 22s 6d * Men's New Zealand Tweed Suits, 23s H; woncbrful ; Boys and Youths' Tweed Suits at your own price ,; Men's »nd Boys' Shirts, Twaed Trousers, and Moles at ridiculous pncet BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Every one wonders how we can Sell Boots so Cheap, THE SECRET IS CASH-SMALL PROFITS, AND QUICK RETURNS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 9d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5a 3d Men's Leather Elastio Sides, 9s lid A special me of Wdnen's Strong Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 63 9d Ladies' and Children's Tan Shoes, all sizes The largest stock of Children's and Girls' Patent Strap Slippers, all sizes, VERY CHEAP AT G. J. KBILL and COS, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OP EAST & MOORE STPEETS. Spring and Summer Drapeiy. HARDLEY BROS., ARCADE HOUSE, HAVE JUST ARRIVED for the Coming Season a Splendid Assortment c Goods In Delaines, Prints, .Pongee Cloths, Ginghams, Galateas, Muslins, etc. INSPECTION INVITED. UIFXIFERY DEIARTMEtfT.— This Department is already fery bus? ■■■■■■ ■ . / oOS(oni3rs would do w«H to kave their Orders early. ' Arcade House. GLOTHI^G DEPARTMENT.— We hive » spocial lino of Men's Wellingtoi Tweed Suits at 255, *orth 40<, also a splendid lot of Saddle Ttreed Suits at 40a Boys Knicker Suits from 4s 6d. A grand line of Fancy Shirts, Pique front*, at S *d, worih Bi 61. Men's Working Shirts from 2s 6i. BOOT DEPARTMENT.—Come and soo our new assortment of English an< Colonial Boots and Shoes. A splendid Una of Men's English Shoes at 9* 6d. M«n' - Colonial Kip Shooters, nailed, 10a 6d. 94 P*ir Woman's Shoes ao 6t 6d, worth 8s 6d Leather Slippers 3s 6d, splendid value. «--"—'-ABOADEHOUBE, (LATE SPENCER t CO.) BURNETT STRJET. Manager ... H. HARDLBY, Late of Mr Andrew Orf. FMPOKXUM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing factory, EAST STREET. NEW ANU CHOICE GOODS ARE NOw"~OPENIi,D FOR THE APPROACHING »EABON. — , „ , L „ . . The Perfection of Taste and Best Value m GENTS 1 ft BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, SCARVES, SHIRTS, MERCERY, &g. BOOT* BOOTS. BOOTS. The Fine»t Colleceion of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES in the DwiMct, Clean, Fresh, Reliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. INSPECTION INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. Ag«nts for Wertheim Celebiated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Itfew Zealand "clothing .Factory. l*mw WTU WEBBER, Manager. OST S.4.TtIttD4.Y HE^tT S # SALEK WILL MAKE HTS OPENING DISPLAY. THE Ashburtou Public will have an opportunity of seeing as fine a Stock of HizhX" Jewell^y. Silver and E.P. Ware, and as well-Pttcd up a Jewelled Shop as hto VH) »wu in Christchurch. NOTE THE DATB: SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBEEJ^ .—— ———" "~ OWEN. Tl£jst»Li c TBAOHER OF MUSIC M. fl l^7rA V l A n PRACTICAL Afiß THEORBTICAL, HjrSlOp » C/t,JSWIi. xi) EOS to announce that b» fraa few NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., I iJ vacacies for pupils. TinwaU »nd Tea Importers, 1 4 ]le#fceji yisited. Box 37, 138 Cashel street, Uluiafcbu'fih. ■..- 9W



Wanted __ __^ WAITED, v smart Boy, who is able to milk; country boy preferred, Apply Office of this paper. 11*43 tITANTKD, an Apprentice to the YV Printing trade, age 13 to 15; must have passed sixth standard. Apply at this Office. a LARGE atendance of the public is -"- requested at the Swimming Batha to- morrow, Wednesday. Eight events, (something new). Commencing at 3 p.m., admission free, collection will be made to aid Club funds. U 46 POTATOES wanted for Cash, must be good sample, state quantity and price per ton by letter to X. 11 4(5 | CTTTANTED to Sell.—House seven » » rooms, every convenience, plenty water. Apply to W. W. White or M» Bullock. H 38 TTTHY not Bake your own Bread when » » you can gee 501bs of the Best Boiler Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert Alcorn's, Saunters' Buildings. 11 31 QHOW Day, Saturday next, S. Salek's O new Jewellery Establishment. First day of show, Saturday next. OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, ths best, and the cheap est. Small vJoods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A crial solicited. —<V. J. SiLQOCK. 4t182 WANTED Known.—Good Leather Shirting reduced to 6£d. Splendid double-width Sheeting, is. Carpet Is, reduced to 9d.~-H. C. Bbgbrs, Melford House. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, . will show his new and high class stock on Saturday next. WANTED Known that S. Salbk, Watchmaker and Jewaller, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. 10 213 WANTED Known.—Ladies' Gari baldis Is lid. Beautiful Prints 4|d and 6d. Come and see.—H. C. Severs, Melford House. SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated B.B;A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robtbkt Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. TTNIQUE, Choice.—New Jewellers LJ Stock of latest Home style and design. Opening Saturday next.—rS. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler, WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices j 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent undei price.—W. H. Collier. 11 rAN TED Known—Grand Display W of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cob. ; ■ BHARPLIN & Company, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities oi birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. _____ 9§176 WANTED— Ladies to inspect out new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. Alcorn & Go's. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Collibr'h, "Thfl Corner." WHY should we le* the rain water ofl our roofs roS our buildings and run to waste whei' Hardley 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. __ 4XT AN TED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I hare on hand the largest stock in 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. Hardlky, East street. WANTED Known.- Flannelettes 6d, reduced to 3s 9d per dozen. Good line of Plaid Flannelettes 10 Jl, reduced to B|d.—H. C. Sbgers, Melford House. INDMILLS supplied »nd 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. Hardlby, Plumber and Gasfitter. WAJNTED Known — Being over stocked, Mid haying new Spring Boot* Mtd Shoes just arrived, J. Moisox intends selliog at little over ooet price, some below cost, for two monthe. Great Bargains. The stock is the choicest it Ashburton. His superior own make, ( kept on haw?, unsurpasaedv in New Zealand. 1 staff of man kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on tha shortest notice—, J. Moiaov, East Street, Town Hali shop "|\j EW Christmas Cards for Old Country 1-1 friends, New Zealand ferns, Fire Screens at halt price. New supply of Tiddlidy Winks, Halloa and other games. Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 6d. New Birthday cards, Reward cards. Wedding e*rds, etc, JSew Bopks every mail— L. F. ANDfiEWEg<fc Do., Sta; tioners' Hall.



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" T can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to use them he thinks is t»n evidence of weakness, and so we wonder why, when he quits, he doesn't stay quis. If we knew all, our wonder would be, with that terrible craving at his vitak, he is able to resist even for a short time—a craving on which will-power, moral suasion, the pledge, self-respect, have no effect urbafeyer, and which until recently has been an mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases. But the time has come when that craving can be stopped! Sure. Just as sure as it is possible fco cure a cold. The appetite can be destroyed ; the man placed back, so far as drinking is coiuaerned, just where he was before he acquired tk& h&bit. The cure does not destroy the will, but the appetite. So he will have to learn to drink all over aa;ain, and the effort will be so great that if be is worth savjng he won't make it. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 destroys the drink appet'te. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic o» th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers —(Advt). 10*11



The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confideniy recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and gafe under any circumstances. Sold in fcotfles, at la l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine Ywdwif ih;ou(£hoot th# world.'



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