AUSTRALIAN.

THE BROKEN HILL STRIKE.

Sydney, November 6 The Defence Committee have de clared the Broken Hill strike off. It is certain that hundreds of those went out will be unable to secure work for some time. The continued help of the Unions of ail the colonies is needed to keep starvation from the door. The leaders are sanguine that men obtain ing work will help their less fortunate fellows. The mine-owners in future will take no cognisance of the Unions, and are determined to work the mines »s they please. They have no des.'re to cut down wages, and will be only too happy to give good men good wages. A large body of the men claim a moral victory, and talk of coming out again in a few months if they are not fairly dealt with, not now being bound by any agreement.

THE PRODUCE MARKET.

The Government has instructed the Agent-General to furnish a report on England as a market for butter, cheese, and other dairy produce. It is pro posed to await the report before ap pointing an expert to grade butter, etc.

THE W.A. MIDLAND RAILWAY

Perth, W.A., November 5. Tho Premier states that the Midland Kail way Company have asked for a further extension of time for the con struction of the line in order to raise funds, but the Government declined to grant the request until the libellous statements made in London against the Government, were withdrawn. The company held a guarantee from the Government for interest on £500,<>00, Under which the Government held land as security. At a meeting of the Executive ifc Was subsequently decided to withdraw the guarantee of interest, and after selecting the land which the Govern ment are entitled to under the guarntee, to hand over 6000 acres per mile to the company.

VICTORIAN FINANCE.

Melbourne, November 5. A French syndicate has ottered to contract for the construction of rail ways or other public works in Vic toria to the extent of two or three millions, accepting Government de bentures in payment. Sir Graham Berry has decided not to accept the offer, as it might irritate British capitalists and also cause an un desirable increase of the colony's interest account.

Anglo- Colonial.

[per jpkess associa.tion.l

London, November 4. Financial men in the City are com plaining that the caMes sent Home with regard to the issue of the new funded stock by New South Wales are suggestive of having been inspired by the Government. The cable announc ing that application had been made for £100,000 worth caused a rumor that the issue was a fiasco, bat the bankers explained that the stock had not been issued. Londok, November 5. In the course of an interview to-day, the Agent-General of Victoria stated that he had submitted to the Agent- General of New South Wales the whole correspondence and telegrams respect ing the negotiations for the coinage of silver in Melbourne, for the purpose of securing his co-operation in the matter. These showed that Victoria had made no effort to obtain an exclusive privi lege, but had applied to the Chan cellor of the Exchequer to obtain his decision as far as Victoria was con cerned. Sir Saul Samuel assured the interviewer that the Chancellor had never promised Victoria a special ad vantage, as the Imperial Government never intended to confer special privileges on either colony. The Treasury, he said, expected that the colonies would arrange between them selves subject to Imperial approval, and that if a preferable right existed it should be with New South Wales, which owned the silver mines. Sir Saul Samuel stated that the Sydney mint was quite sufficient for all colonial requirements, but that Victoria, either from sentiment or jealously, also founded a mint.

The " The Pall Gazette " considers that the attitude adopted by New South Wales, with regard to the coinage of silver, is childish, petty, and impolitic.

SPORTING

RICCARTON NOTES.

(per press association)

Ghkistchukcjj, November 7. Yesterday morning Awarua Roae did a strong two miles. Craokshot covered the same distance, a satisfactory gallop, hay. ing the best of Rosefeldfc, who, however, did the beat time she has djne here. St Hippo did a three-quarter pace gallop over about six iurlongs, being the most he had done for four mornings. Crown Jewel did a good mile and a quarter, and Bouhnger after cintering once round joined Cynisca and Strephon and led them a round which he finished the best. Togengang did service vble work over two circuits, as also did Prime Warden, (who arrived en Saturday). The Dreamer's portion was a mile and a half, strong. '" t£airi fell during last night—little more fihan sufficient to lay the dust, and the tracks"coiiseguentiy,' mere not interfered witji. "' l'he 1 work" done by Awarua Rqse was iwo circuits, strong, ac eqmpani'Qd h,y Retin^. the last roijnd. -Bempest and Crown Jewel, solid s?he Winchman. Launceston beal Flinders over a mile and a quarter, led home by iii a soljd once round. Oynisca galloped s.trqng t|at not fast over once round. Prinze garden w^s sent twice ro^nd, the fast tii^e g^ing fefeong, as' also was The Creamer. Boulanger' went half the dis tance, brought home by Balfour; and Morion had Marquis of Tewkesbury for a epinpanum' in a siroi^g milo. \ ogen'gang iSriii-go-Blrag^ over si^ furlongs. Eas'efefdt,' Str'ephen, ]#cmc England, Praj3ksh,ot, an 4 St. Hippo were out; the three'fownfjr cftnteyed, while the two latter were on the walking list, Latest betting on fche New Zealand Cup is 3to 1 St. Hippo or Orackshot; sto 1 Launceston (at these prices » few hun dreds could be obtained) ; 6 to 1 Prime Warden ; 8 to X Dilemma ; 10 to 1 Grew* .ieweiji.4 co I (Jynisca, Awarua Rose and Rosefeldt; 15 to 1 Morion, Vogen gang, Boulanger, and FJinders ; 20 to 1 Strephon and The Dre&mer. popular^opinfoniavors Marquis of Tewkesbury or Norton to win the Hur led; Young Cheviot the Maiden Stakes j

>^t. Hippo or Crackshot the Cup ; Aquar ius or Waoganui the Riccarton Welter ; Oreraint or Skirmisher the Welcome Makes j Bay Kno the Ladies' Purse ; Quadrant or Merganser the Steward- Handicap ; Pennine the Shorts.

THE TIMARU GUINEAS.

Twenty-six nominations have been re ceived for the Timaru Guineas of 1893. MrS. Brown's Erricgton, by Gorton- Mountain Lily, Mr P. Butler's (Mr T. Holm's') filly by Apremont—Take Miss, and Mr W. Russell's (Mr F. Holmes') Token, by Sb George—Oharm, are among the number.

Harvest Prospects in Victoria.

Victoria is promised an unusually rich harvest this summer. The contributor on agricultural topies'to the "Austral asian " writes :—" Though the harvest is still far off, the present state and appearance of the crops are unusually promising. Everywhere I go, and that means Victoria generally, and sometimes beyond it, the cereal crops are lookina really splendid. In the Goulburn Valley and the North-East, the farmers all declare that if nothing happens the> will reap the biggest yields they have ever had. In the Horthern wheat-growing counties of Moira, Rodney, and Gun bower the crops have never been mor« promising than they are this season. In the Wimmera and in the mallee regions the farmers are equally hopeful, and there is rejoicing «very where over the prospects generally throughout the whole colony. What the actual results of the harvest will be, however, it is almost needless to speculate meanwhile. Many of the crops are late, owing to the dry autumn experienced, which prevented J the sowing of the seed as soon as desired. And it is probable this cause may also have restricted the area sown in spme localities this season ; but, keeping in view the development of the mallee country, there should be no falling off in the aggregate under crop. If rust and hot winds do not cause unusual damage, there is reason to anticipate one of the best harvests ever reaped in Victoria."

THE ASHBtTRTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1802.



Mr Percy T. Herring, son of Mr E. Herring, Alford Estate, has successfully passed his medical examination at the Otago University, taking first in practical chemistry and second in anatomy—during the ordinary work of two years in less than one, for owing to the registrar's notice being wrong he went a month after the first session commenced. Mr Percy Herring will leave in Januxry for the Edinburgh University where it is expected he will be as successful as at the Cathedral school and Christ's Collage, Christchurch, from which he brought home no less than 2a volumes of standard works as prizes. He also won and held fora year the schools challenge cup at the annual athletic sports held in Christchurch. An influential deputation waited on Mr Seddon at Christchurch to-day, and pro tested against the removal of Inspector Pender. The Minister of Defence promised to consider the reqaeat, but pointed out that the change was necessary in the interests of the public service, on the | principle that periodical changes are de f sirable in all branches of the public service. " A large crowd asse.nbled in George street, Dunedin, on Saturday night, and made a hostiJe demonstration against the shops which were open, and hissed and hooted those who entered to purchase. The large plate-glass windows of A. and T. Ina;lia and Irvine and Stephenson were smashtd.



The llest Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK YOUR, GROCEBS Health : The New Method shows how much can be done without drugs by the secrets ot flushing, massage, exercise, diet, deep breathing, etc. Flushing is all thac is in a now famous secret pamphlet; but here, besides that there are other important prin ciples, and five times the matter at less money, and no pledge of secrecy. Of the original work by Dv Forest, the " New York World " remarked :—" The book is a model of lucidity and compression. It will un doubtedly create a resolution in the popular treatment of prevalent diseases. It is the most practicable, sensible, and instructive little book ever published on a medical topic," The new, greatly enlarged, edition, just published in Christchurch, is edited by W. Corrie Johnston, 160, Tuam street. A descriptive catalogue, with special offer during July, sent post free to any address. -(Advt.) Public Notioaa BOROUGH School Concert. O AID OJ 1 THE PEIZE FUND, Will be given in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8. r An excellent programme has been pre pared, consisting of Glees and Tableaux by the School children, Sclos and Part Songs by leading Amateurs who have kindly promised to assist. Recitations and Orchestral Selections, also selection on the Hand Bells by Mr Marsden's Company. A dmission : 2s and Is, children half price. Ticket holders will be admitted at 7.K>. Doors open at 7-30 p.m., com mence at $ p.m. 11 (j " TENDERS, —-^ mENDERS wanted for erection of X Wesleyan Church ab Greenstreefc, (alternative for labor only). Plans etc., to be seen ab Mr Kilworth's, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m.. TUESDAY, November 8. 11 9 TENDERS. wanted by SATURDAY, 1 November 12, for Grubbing Gorse, one to four miles. Particulars can be obtained from me on Wednesday. MEREDITH WILSON, Ut34 ' ' ■ ■■ 11 Wakjmui. ADDEELLQW^' HALL. TWM NIQHTS QNLY. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, November 8! and liayj s Bright Lights CQMEDY, VARIETY, AND MARRIQNETTH COMPANY. QR^ND -yANTOMITSfiR, Concluding vfith Beautiful Transformation Scenes, with Limelight Effects, En.titlec| /'A QI4MPSE INTO FAIRYLAND". Popular Prioes ... 3s, 2s, Is. F. DAVYS, ! 11 39 Proprietor and Manager, OWING to the REDUCTION in the PRICE of FLOUR, the PRICE of the 4-lb LOAF will, after this dfite be £*d cash, and Od booked. BRYANT & ROBERTS. W. POLLOCK. P. HANRARAtf, 11 42



Oaten Sheaf Chaff T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY. A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — CRUSHED OATS, BRAN SHARPS, ETC. John €t. Restell. T7IERNS, Fuchsias, Palms, Cinerarias, Calceolarias; Tricolor, Zonale, and Ivy leaved Pelargoniums ; Deutzias, Azaleas, Begonias. Heaths, Camellias, Heliotropss, etc., to be seen blooming in my window. For sale from 9d each upwards. J. T H. O M A. S, PRODUCE DEALER, Haveloek Street, ~~toaTWalbloijßE.' " TTAVING removed to New Premises, Cheap Sale will be continued in first brick shop, two doors from old store, round Collier's Corner. 11. W. Carson, TANORED STREET. October 18, 1893. u.s.s. 00. \ L^S^J '■J-s.s.co, Iff '• UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEAMNI), STEAMERS SAIL mm LYTTEL TON AS UNDER; For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <wu Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney-Every Second urs a ay . xuesday and Friday. Melbourne— Tuesday, Excursion fieimcsft"' «omme»cocl o I Ncvlmberl. Reduced fares over all tfc i Company's lines. For particulars apply to v MILES & CO. Agenta for A^bburton.



I^ARMERS! THIS IS A WEIGHTY MATTER, * a .a? AJSD NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE ' JARPETS FURNITUR ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF.A CENTURA. FURNITURE " CARPETS T) ARTISriC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE ~ CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY . -,-.• FURNITURE '' . CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS CARPETS FURNITURE . CARPETS Oo not fail to visit FURNITURE 'CARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His Extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETSs THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS NURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found in FURNITURE CARPETS Hew Zealand. URNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE MMB, CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET! FURNITURE CARPETS CHKISTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE , CARPETS For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind andPam in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Tremblmjg Sensations, &c. The must Dose will civs relief in twenty minutes. Thii is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be "WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." P-EECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete '"■^''h They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a 0 Tw& Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; *c< like ras"ie .-• few dosen will work wonders upon the Vital Organ*; Strengthening tb« mtueolM Svsicio restor'Tv* the long-lost Complaiion; bringing buck the keen edge of tppttite, rad aroenng with tht R..-pi.rr or llkat Til the%Hf>T,F. physical bheboy of the human frame. For throwing off farm in hot cti'm-i^« t !i«t are renowned. Thesa are " faetg » admitted by thonssnds, in all olaiwi of toeijtr a,i,| .-n« of ■ i.» kw .'uawhtee* to the Nwvom und Dabllitated is that BetchanCt Pilli hatt Use largetl A«lt qfat»,f'?iftntMr'Kr"ri>'<hetcorl<i. Full directiona with tach box. -'"p.. Prccaroo only by THOMAS BEECH AM, St. Helen* Lancashire, KnglaiMh *" r iO i,D BT ALI DBITOUWTK IW TB» COI^WHt.



MR T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Four acres near the County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock for farmers living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, an improved farm of 441 acres, with all improvements, and well watered. Also a farm of 450 acres. MONEY. —To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special sums of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. TO LET at a low rental small Shop and Dwelling, Eaafc Street South. Capital cooking range. I have several Tov,n Properties sale at low prices and on liberal terms Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. A S the whirl of time has ushered in XJU Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have iusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE, WE, HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot Kyegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflike, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent s. scaly" & co. LAWEENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By S^foiat. Aj.pqin*>ikni« tq His Ex- GELiENCY TEiE GoVKKNOK.) "DEG, to announce to their Friends am the Public that the following REDUC TION;S are made till Christmas CABINETS I2sperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s 61 „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pn sented with a dozen cabinets for 15s. 10 19 Alford fSftafty W# ha,y.e seYefal Blp,cks, o,f LsnA t this Estate for aaj§ on easy tew> of payment, For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CQ,, 11* Ashb^rtoj! ans T&k.aia,,



I McOORMIOKVS STEEL BINDERS FIVE, SIX, AND SBVEHEET CTJT. " Machine of Steel," would never have been built? had McCormick beeii can JL tent to stop when their self-binding harvester was considered by thousands to be good enough. • 'Advance and improvement" the policy of the McCormick Com pany. It is striving at all times to anticipate the wants of the agriculturists, and to make machines for handling grain and grass more perfect than any other machines on,the farm. THE FRUIT OF THIS POLICY is seen in the immense sale of the McCORMICK. The people of the world demand asd will buy the best, even though tho cheap is offered them at far less price. While McCormick machines are recognised world wide <is the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combin«*d opposition whose cry is " McCormick must not win," NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE McOORMICK IS VICTOR. The aggregate of a'l the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and foreign, do not equal the prizes won by the McCormick. But the MrCormick has done more than this ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world. John Orr and Co., AGENTS. W. H. COLLIER, ASHBURTON. Premises to be Rebuilt I CLEARING SALE REGARDLESS OF COSJT! PRINTS marked from 63 61 doz to 3s lid doz 4 Galateas marked from 6s doz to 3s lid doz Black Cashmeres marked from Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s 3J, 3s 6i, to ls*3d, Is 6d Is lid, 2s 6d per yard Shirtings marked from 7s 6d to 3a 111 dez Table Damasks marked from Is 6d to lO^d per yard Ladies' Ribbed Hose from iOd to 6d per pair Sash Ribbons 3d per yard Ladrts' GaribakUs marked from 5s 6d bo 2s lid Gents' Print Shirks (with collars) marked from 4s 61 to 2s lid Gents' Ribbed Cotton Pants marked from 2s 6d to Is G.i par p»it Tweed Trousers mirked from 9.s to 6i lid per pair Boys' Kmcker Suits 3s 61; about quarter usual price. Leather Boots, Kid Boots and Shoes all reduced, ' r Stock must be sold—Premises coming down TERMS—CAStt ONLY. Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAIUNG CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. 0 — ] [PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. A LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and IX attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose, Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely" without charge to the vendor. BAYID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clorer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrireJ per s.«. " Matautau," from the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality. MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. IS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BOSE J)\JSil\ OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFA(SW}B BY: THE COMPANY SUPERPHOJS^A^K^^ Wye* *°n on trucks at Bdfast. » 0 1_ _. D. THOMAS, SOI^AGIENT FORX'ASHBURTONJ



I JUST OPENED. TWENTY-FOUR DOZEN LADIES' AND GEWTSI STANLEY SHOES ; AT 2a 6d per pair. —ALSO BATHING TRUNKS. BOYS 6d, TOtTTHS Bb, MEN'S 9», akd Is. —also- BATHING COSTUMES. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town md to enable me to do thb I have decided to charge Priced that have'never been heard of in Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRK33 : {$$* The Shop between J. Ssaly and Co.'s ana H. G. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBT7KTON B^2oo Important to Farmers and Shearers. RED, BLACK, AND BT-UE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS! J8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES. TURKEY STONES. I Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed OiU Also, Castor, Coin, Neatefoot vv/ Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIEOH TIMBER AT $g 6d PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westpott, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W. H. CoiiTns & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. -** MITCHELL and TURNBR'S NEW SHOW BOOM JSTOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. ivovEiyriES IN THREE QUARTER CLOAKS' DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS i MILLINERY FEATHEKS ASD FLOWERS] UNDER CLOTHING CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANCBjm STRKET ASHBT7KTON.