MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as, under, subject to the necessary alterations :— For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at 6,JiO P-*«- > ate cc lexers express train, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, pel Penguin, at 630 p.m. j late fee letters, express train, 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, September 14. For Australian Colonies, and also for Uniied Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Brindisi, Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, &c , and also for France, Algeria, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, etc., (specially marked "per French packet only "), per express (fo connect- with s.s. Terawera afc Port Chalmers), at 15.30 pm. ; late fee gletters, guard's van, 12.53 p.m. This mail will be due m London on November 1. THURSDAY, September 15. For South America, United Kingdom, \ and Continent of Europe, per R.M.S. Arawa, as fallows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 6.30 a.m. Money orders, at 4 p.m. ; registered letters and parcels at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, September 14. This mail will be due m London on October 25.

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMKWAUD —DIRECT MAILS. Kaikoura, sailed August 4, due London September 14. Doric, sailed August 18, due London September 28. Arawa, sailing September 15, due m London October 25. HOMEWARD —SAN FRANCISCO MAIL 9. Alameda left Auckland August 12, due London September 14. Next mail leaves Auckland September 14, due m London October 25. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Coptic, left London August 6, due colony September 19. Kimatuka, sailed August 20, due colony October 3.

The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton i Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows:— For " a.m. p.m.. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel (daily) ... ... ... 3.15 Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) 6.80 8.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10 30 Drorr-ore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wukamii, Seaview, Seatield, 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 Lisraore', Tuesdays and Fridays 10.30 Methven (daily) 3.15 Mfc. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4.oj| Mayfield and Buapuna, MonrlaysandThursdays 4,0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays 11.0 amaru, Dunedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) 6.20 Temuka k Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Wannate (daily)... 10 30 audon Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3.15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Water ton, and Long beach (daily) 3.45 N.B. — Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Po&tmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will beoompulsorilj/registered wni ohinecl djuble registration fee.

DEATH. Eaolesham.— On September 10, at th» residence of John Coekrane, Elgin, John Eaolesham, aged 27.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pressure of news matter, including a further instalment ot our " Mail Summary " necessitates the holding over of leading matter and several reports. INonrinations of candidates for election as members of the Tinwald and Hampstead Town Boards close at noon on Monday. The Marton " Mercury " trusts that the Criminal Code Bill will pass this session, so that the travelling fortune-tellers, palm readers, etc., who are now to be found all over the country, may be stamped out. A novelty has ben introduced into a Victorian agricultural show programme, m the shape of a road trial for buggy pairs, the distance to be covered extending over 10 miles of trying country. The members of the Wiil'a Surprise party arrived m town, to-day, and will perform m the Oddfellow a Hall to-night. The programme for to-night is one of the company's best, tuid a large audience should await their first appearance. The wind was south-westerly at Cfarist chuch during the whole of last night. To-day was showery and cold. The foot ball tournament, postponed lost Saturday on account of the late Mr Hiorns' funeral, was again postponed owing to bad weather. The Railway Commissioners have in formed Mr Caxncross, M.H.R., that they regret they cannot agree to give the surface men a half-holiday on Saturday. They get away now at four o'clock, and m the interests j of the public ie is considered that the lines should be under constant supervision as far as that is practicable. At Dunedin qn (Friday O. J^eynplds was fjned £5 and cosj;s fo^r supplying liquor to a man at Gore, and was convicted of f s ling without a license. The Bench held that the defendant having obtained his license after the ("a c of the offence c >u!d not be n Jieved of 'isujity. His counsel gave not|c3 of appw l>Jesars Oraighead and Berryman advertise the arrival of their summer goods—a very large and fine assortment. The reputation which the Messrs Craighead have as practical tailors, and the large choice of patterns the firm havo to select from, will ensure them a large share of the public patronage. Two members of the Elginshire Salvage Company went down to Dunedin by ithe express train yesterday. The " Timaru Herald " is given to understand that their errand is to make certain financial arrange ments for the further prosecution of their enterprise. The inference is drawn that if they are unsuccessful m this, the steamer will be abandoned by the pompany. The residents of Upper Rjccarton last night presented Mr J. T. Ford with a purse of sovereigns, and Ihe Riccarton church choir Mrs Ford with a case of silver fruit knives and forks, as mementoes of their twenty-one 3 ears' residence m the locality, duping whj.ch time they had always been ready'to do what they coiM % *«P g°94 oi the ' district. Mr Ford's new business arrangornentp render it necessary that he should live m Ohrii3tc.hu.Fch, The Wanganui Education Board are about to try another method of improving irregular attendance at the schools m the kr«c towns of that education district. With the consent of the Government they we tp arrange with the police m the various gptuTty b.eiiig patf *P W PP«PP Pflwfjrs m prowFtiqu to fhp increased attendance a£ each school, Besides the use pf moral suasion, the police will be empowered to proceed against parents who persistently neglect their duty to their offspring m the ' jflatjer of education.

SUPREME COURT.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, September 9. In the Supreme Court the Chief Justice delivered judgment m the appeal case Verdon v Wellington Land Board, which was argued before him m July. The judgment was that m the case of selections of unsurveyed land, the date from which the conditions as to improvements run is not the date of selection, as contended by the Land Board, but the da<"e when the Commissioners are m a position t'.> give a lease, after survey of the land. The Board m this instance had forfeited the interest' of the selectois m the second year .ifter selection, but before any lease was prepared. The selectors appealed, and the Court sustained the appeal with costs. .

HAVES' CIRCUS.

The Circus was open again last night, but the attendance owing to the dis agreeable weather was not very large, although the performance was quite up to that of the previous evening. In the double equestrian act, by Mr and Miss Hayes, Lyola's wire had not been secured high enough to clear the riders, and Miss Hayes, when on her father's shoulder, was caught by the wire under the arm and brought down, fortunately without sustaining any injury beyond a shaking. She was abln to finish her performance, which she did amid great applause. Neither Mr nor Miss Hayes noticed the wire, which was high enough to clear a single individual when standing up, but too low for the double act. The accident was the result of carelessness on some body's part, and it was fortunate the result was no worse.

SPORTING.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEETING. Kacecourhb, Forbury. Sept. 9. Kensington Handicap, of 85 soys; one mile and a quarter —Dilemma, Bst, 1; Gal tee, Bst 61b. 2 ; Derby, Bst 41b. 3. Five others rail. Won very comfort ably. Time —2min 21sec. Dividends— £2 Bsand£3 3s. Three Milk Trot, of 45 soys.—ln former, lOsecs, 1; Oolac, 18secs, 2 ; Myrtle, 40secs, 3. Won easily. Time— Bmin 45secs. Dividend—£9 15s. Tally-ho Steeplechase, of 105 soys ; three miles.—Trimolite, lOst 61b, 1 ; Iro quois, lOst ;!lb, 2 ; Smuggler, 10at 111 b, 3. Three others ran. Won by twenty lengths. Time—7min 4seo. Dividend— £4lls. Shobts Handicap, of 50 soys ; six fur longs.—Conjurer, 7st 111 b, 1; Glencairn, 6st7ib, 2 ; Bay Bell, 7st 131 b, 3. Huguenot and Pique also ran. A desperate finish. Time—lmin 22sec. Dividend—£ll3s. Pony Handicap, of 15 soya ; five furr longs.—Kathlinda, Bst 101 b, 1 j Patience, Bst"l2lb, 2 ; Chrysalis, Bst 51b, 3. Divi dend —£3 Bs. The amount put through the totalisator was £1644, or just one-half of last year.

SECOND DAY.

Hurdle Handicap, of 55 soys: one mile and a half.—Smuggler, lOst 91b, 1 ; Iroquois, lOat 121 b, 2 ; Young Talisman, 9st 51b, 3. Won by half a length. Divi dends—£2 18m and £2 17a. Telegraph Handicap, of 75 aov» j one mile and a distance.—Bay Bel.l, 7st 61b 1 j Conjurer, Bst 31b, 2 ; Galtee, Bst 71b' 3. Don Pedro, Tempest and Leinster also started Bay Bell jumped away with the lead, and won by three lengths, Galtee a couple of lengths away thjvd., Time- Sminllseo. Dmd§n.d,fc S r£s 2a und £5 9s,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

—♦- (I'BR PRESS ASSOCIATION) Vortuno T»>!littg-. Auckland, September 10. Mrs Cowan, otherwise known as Madame Zenobia, was charged at the Police Court with a breach of the Police Offences Act, by imposing on Mrs Parker by fraudulent representation that she would tell her fortune by cards with a view to obtain money. Mr Baume de fended, and argued that the offence was not -within the scope of the Act. The Magistrate said the Knglish clause dealing with palmistry and witchcraft was not included m the ISew Zealand Act, and upheld the contention and dismissed the information. Parliamentary Excursion. Wellington, September 10. Between thirty and forty members and ladies left about 2 a.m. m the Hinemoa for a trip to the. Sounds. The weather was wet and rough. rJ.'I»«» Prvmii'r. The Premier is improving rapidly. TOTasonic Jul»ilr«v The Pacific Lodge, No, 2 New Zealand Constitution., celebrated its jubilee last night, Jewels were presented to several officers m memory of the occasion.

THE MARKETS.

I [PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Lokdgh, September 8. j Off-coast cargoes of New Zealand wheat are quoted at from 28s to 30s. (Received September 10, 10.35 a.m.) London, September 8. The total reserve m the Bank of Eng land is £17,798,000; the proportion of reserve of liabilities is 50.34. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock 105 ; three and half ditto 95. NewZcalandlons; bei lied wheat ex ware house 32s 6d, market quiet; Adelaide wheat ex warehouse 33s 6d, market also quiet ; Victorian ditto 335. There are four cargoes off coast, but uhey do not meet with ready sale. Wellington mutton, 3|d; Canterbury lamb, 6gd. New Zealand beef, fore quarters, 4d ; hindquarters, s£d. Frozen beef is very scarce, and prices are almost nominal. Hemp is m small supply, and there is a strong market for the New Zealand article, which has advanced £1 per ton. Fair to medium, Wellington £22 ss.

Grain and Produce.

The following is the Christchurch Corn Exchange report for the week ending September 10, 1892 :—Wheat.—Some ex porters with whom we are best acquainted Beem to take their losses with equanimity, consoling themselyes with the reflection they are not alone, though they candidly admit any profit made last year has been swallowed up this. The lot of the too much abused middleman is not a happy one. The market ior all classes of cereals is not flat it is concave. Oats. —We emphasise our j last week's report; the market is certainly I easier. We have hopes of better prices, but are m.doubt. Potatoes—Demand for early sorts ceased. Derwents 7s 6d to 9s 6d, buyers few, and these not hungry for them. GjtASS Seed—A fair quantity .passing at rates quoted. Clovers —A fair demand and a little firmer. Botter— Factory make commands good prices, and we expect to see all good makes command a good price throughout the season. The following are prices paid to farmers f.0.b., packages included, potatoes excepted :—Wheat, sound milling, 3s 5d to 3s 7d. Barley, 2s to 4a. Oats, fair feed, Is 9d; milling, 2s. Peas, blue 3s 2d; garden, 2s 9d to 4s. Beans, 3s. Ryegrass (dressed) 3s to 3s 6d. Butter, factory, firm, Is; keg, 8d to 9d. Cheese, 3|d to sd. Potatoes, 7s 6d to 9s 6d.

Land Sale.

Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. report:—On Saturday, September 3, we offered that black of land, near Winchrnore, 4225 acres, the property of Messrs Millton Bros., at the Orange Hall, Ashburton. There was a large attendance, and a feeling prevailed that the bulk of the farms would go off at auction, especially as there was a low upset value placed on them, and the terms of payment unusually favorable to buyers, There were, however, only two blocks, Nos. 1 and 2, sold afc the upset, £4 per acre. The balance, some 3475 acres, is now open for sale m twelve farms by private treaty at slightly increased values, but still well below what ifc is in strinsically worth, and to these prices the owners will firmly adhere and will work it themselves until the land is really wanted. We hear a good deal about, farms being wanted and they cannot be got, but here are farms abundantly watered, with good roads, close to railways, and good markets for produce or stock, cheaper at £4 10s per acre with all these advantages then when bought fifteen'years ago at £2 per acre, " but where are the buyers ? "

LIBELS.

Social reformers who allow their zeal to outrun their discretion have received a warning m the fate of one of their number, Mr E. A. Haggen, proprietor of the " Woodville Examiner," who received a very sharp sentence from the Chief Justice on Thursday, and that, of the West Coast m?dico who suffered almost equally severely at the fiat of Mr Justice Denniston. Of the latter case very little can be said, j though the circumstances of the two ] cases have a certain degree of simi larity ] the facts appear simply to have been that one medical gentlemanj m an advertisement, made some reflection upon an alleged practice of another, which he could not substantiate, and therefore fell under the penalties of the law of libel—his plea that the publication was m the public interest notwithstanding. The Woodville case also arose out of a charge of mal practice, but against a chemist instead of a doctor, and it is due to the defendant to say that he had, or supposed he had, some foundation for the serious charges he made m the columns of his paper; and it may be, as stated on his behalf, that he made the charges believing that m so doing he was discharging a public duty. Mr Haggen's mistake was m making charges which he could not positively prove to be true ; m faot, he did not even attempt tt prove their truth, and thus he virtually admitted himself guilty of libel. His endeavor to clear himself by calling evidence to show that he had reasonable ffro>" n j s f or believing the ges ' to \ e true was ot D* avail—indeed, this cvi c*enpJo was not admitted. The idea that a libel is not a libe!, if it is published without malice, and with the bona fide intention of serving the public weal, is very generally held, but it is decidedly erroneous. How many times does it occur m the experi ence of every newspaper editor that persons afraid or unwilling to lay an information against an offender—or imagined offender— endeavor to make a chargeagainst him through the columns of the Press? The most surprising feature of the whole case is that Mr Haggen, no tyro m journalism, should not have known better. As His Honor remarked, any solicitor or journalist of experience could have told him he was wrong; there is a great difference between giving information to a police officer, or communicating with the Minister of Justice, and pub lishing an article m a newspaper. The libel was of a very serious nature, and as the affidavits filed setting out the information upon which the defamatory statements were based were not read, we can only quote His Honor's re marks that if the information had been given to the police it was astonishing that there had been no prosecution. The matter had, however, been before the Minister of Justice, who had come fo the same conclusion as the police. We are, therefore, disposed to feel some pity for Mr Haggen, though we cannot for a moment justify his action. Happily, as his Honor remarked, it is very much to the credit of newspapers that prosecutions of this character ;ire remarkably rare.

Additional Mail News.

GENERAL SUMMARY. The meeting of the Cobden Club, m London, on August 7, was rather interest ing. Lord Salisbury was severely ar raigned for mis-statements mad 3 m his election speeches and pamphlets concern ing Freutrade and Protection. The re port made to the Club declared that trade m Great Britain was increasing, despite the gloomy croaking of Freetraders. Sir Charles Tapper's scheme of reciprocity was condemned on the ground thai Cana dian traders were a trifle m comparison with those of the United States. The re port also expressed doubts whether Free trade with the States as proposed would not be more harmful than banefic'a! to British interests. Mr Alfred Bishop Mason, of New York, Bpoke on the effect of the McKinley Bill, and declared that the tariff question was still at issue be tween the parties m the United States. Mr Mason assured his hearers thaL with the influence of the women, who suffered from increased prices, and with the labor and farmer vote, the Democrats would be sure to win m the next Pre&idental elec tion. In the course of an interview on August 18, Mr Labouchere said :—" I certainly intend at the earliest possible time to pre sent a motion m favour of the early and absolute evacuation of Egypt, m accord ance with the pledges that have been giv«n. Lord Rosebery has been put into the Cabinet as a Tory watchdog m order to secure the continuance of Lord Salis bury's foreign policy. I have absolutely no confidence m Lord Rosebery as a For eign Minister." The " Saturday Review " of July 22, m an article on the Irish situation, takes occa sion to eulogise Mr Edward Blake, the Canadian, who has been elected for South Longford, but adds, " Mr Blake is at once the prey and bait of the Nationalists. They angled for him, caught him, and now propose to angle with him. They intend by means of him to hook others by means of a certain respectability he gives the party." The "Review" considers that Mr Blake is a scholar, lawyer and states man of respect. Marcus Mayer, the theatrical entre preneur, has concluded a contract where by Patti agrees to sing under his manage ment m forty concerts m America at 5000dols a night, beginning at New York on November 10. She will ping m seven teen American towns that "he has never visited before, going as far west as Port land, Oregon. Lord Justice Coleridge delivered judg ment on August 4, m a case where a working man sued the Duke of Rutland because the latter's gamekeeper had stopped traffic on the highway while they were hunting grouse. Lord Coler'dge said the days of high-handed interference with the rights of the people had passed. The evidence showed that a gamekeeper knocked plaintiff down, and when he complained to the Duke's eon, Lord Edward Manners, the latter replied with an oath, ** If you're shot, your life will be on your own head." This, the Lord Justice said, would not be tolerated from any person. The Emperor William Bailed his own. yacht, the Meteor, m the race on August 2, for the Queen's cup. The yachts made a flying start, and tne Meteor was the tirst to cross the line. The wind was light. Meteor took the lead and held it over the entire course. Corsair, however, which crossed the winning line second, was declared winner of the Cup on time allowance. The naval manoeuvres aro now practi cally at a end. The main purpose of the Admiralty was to elucidate the question of the torpedo boats attack, and advise means for suppressing or rendering them innocuous. It is said that the only sub stantive and visible result is that there hats been, an endless waste of gunpowder, coal and energy, and a long chapter of accidents. The people are no wiser on the torpedo question,.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

The Norwegian ship, Frank Carville, 200 days out from Leith, Scotland, arrived at San Diego, California, on July 28, after she was given up for lost. The vessel beat about Cape lorn for two months before she came into the Pacific. Nearly all her desk hamper was. carried away, a,nd provisions had become so scaroe that some time before arriving at San Diego, Captain Neilson and his crew of eighteen men had been living on a ration of one sea biscuit and a small quantity of thin soup per day. On arriving m port everything edible had disappeared, but the men bore the priva tion without a murmur. Many important changes have been made' m the Chicago World's Fair management:, Four men only will administer its affairs m future. J. H. Bos wick, the millionaire, of the Standard Oil Mine, became excited by a fire m a stable of his summer residence at Oriental Point, New York, on Aue"*^ 17, and dropped dead frem hear* j ise^Be Boswick has been m i»-, r h^lth fo ; some time, His w»*' * animated at qa nnn aaa4^i« -*itin waß SKunaiiea at 30,000,00Qd0^ His coachman and foot man ere t^e cauge o p tlie fire f rom .sunken carelessness m handling matches. Both perished with +-he stable.

TELEGRAPHIC. HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PHBSS ASSOCIATION, , THE TASMANIAN GOVERNOR SHIP. London, September 8. Sir F. Napier Broorae, Governor of Trinidad, dislikes his position and is anxious to succeed Sir R. Hamilton, Governor of Tasmania, who, it is said, will shortly retire and settle m the colony. ORIENTAL CONGRESS. At the Oriental Congress, Sir Arthur Gordon, formerly High Com missioner of the Western Pacific, read j a paper on the pottery of Fiji, and Mr Gladstone a paper on Phoenician ele ments m the Homeric poets. BUILDING SOCIETIES. " Thb Times" states that it is rumored certain building and other companies are m difficulties owmg to the suspension of the London and General Bank, Limited. The "Ad vertiser " declares that the liabilities of the companies referred to amount to six million pounds. MUTINY AND MURDER AT SEA It is reported that the crew of the barque Winddrmere, bound from Glas gow to Freemantle, Western Australia, broke out m mutiny m mid-ocean and murdered the captain. THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE. Mr W. B. Perceval, m communicat ing with the post office, represents that it is.grossly unfair for the Imperial Government to throw the additional cost of the San Francisco wail service on New Zealand, especially since the postage rates by that route Avere reduced from 6d per half ounce to 2id m the initiative of the Imperial Government. Mr Perceval also points nit that the Suez mail is a week ongfr m transit.

j BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. ! The Bank of Australasia has de clared a dividend of 12£ per cent, and carries forward to next year's account the sura of £9600. FINANCIAL TROUBLE. R. J. Watson and Sons, worsted spinners, of Bradford, have convened a meeting of their creditors. R. L. STEVENSON. It is reported that Mr R. L. Steven son, the novelist, will shortly be appointed British Consul m Samoa, MR GOSCHEN ON COLONIAL QUESTIONS. In the course of an interview to-day Mr Goschen, ex-Chancellor of the Ex chequer, said that it was immaterial whether New South Wales or Victoria, or both colonies were privileged to coin silver, provided they were agreed among themselves ; but it was possible^ that their disputing over it would put a stop to everything. He saw no reason to oppose the application of the Victorian Government, which was the first, and the residents m that colony held a large proportion of the shares m silver companies. The New South Wales case, he 'said, had not been so fully placed before him. South Australia had no mint, and cannot ask a profit of the Treasury. Mr Goschen said that it was not intended that the conversion of stock should be an exclusive privilege, and that all the colonies should be entitled to it. In the Act giving the power that trust funds should be investedon colonial securities, he sees a grave constitutional and parliamentary difficulty. He states that the Imperial Government was unable to prevent the reduction of colonial interest, and does not regard the Trustees Bill as of much value. Complexity minimised the advantage of federation, which would lessen the trouble of conversion and tend to settle the question of trustees. The general tenor of his remarks was I federation first, conversion second, and | the Trustees' Bill third. CHOLERA. The steamer Wandrahin has arrived from Hamburg with several passengers suffering from cholera. The vessel has been quarantined. New York, September 8. Ten further cases are reported on board the steamers Normania and Rugia. THE McKINLEY TARIFF. London, September 8. The "Daily News" declares that British trade is-recovering from the loss sustained on the first introduction of the McKinley tariff. Ottawa, September 8. l The Hon. G. E. Foster, Minister of Finance m the Dominion Parliament, states that since the Mcßinley tariff came into force m the United States, the Canadian exports have increased : by £6,000,000. TRADES UNION CONGRESS. London, September &. ; The Trades Union Congress, sitting at Glasgow, have instructed the Parlia mentary Committee to introduce m the House of Commons a Bill to pre ! vent t he importation of foreign labor into the United Kingdom during strikes. Lards Carrington and Rose bery are visitors to the Congress. Mr Keir-Hardie, M.P., has withdrawn from his caiididature as parliamentary secretary, and Mr Tom Mann will, stand for the office. The Congress defeated the Socialists* motion demanding national control o£ themeansof production and distribution by a majority of 25. The Congress are now engaged discussing the motion providing for unionism m trades m which women are engaged. Sept* 9. The Trades Union Congress hare carried resolutions urging the Govern ment not to purchase foreign goods. ABSENTEE TAX. I Sir Graham Berry's absentee tax, introduced m the Victorian Parlia ment is cordially received m the city. NEWFOUNDLAND. St. John's September 8. A movement is on foot favorable to the annexation of Newfoundland to Canada,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE BROKEN HTLL STRIKE. Sydney. September 8. The Broken HiU strikers, who assaulted free labourers, have been ■entenced to three months' imprison ment. The Legislative Assembly spent last night m an aimless discussion on the. action taken by the Government re specting the Broken Hill strike. Notice of motion was given to the effect that the Rouse deplores the present 'condition of labour at the mines, and urges the disputants to avail themselves of the recent Arbi tration Act. SIR HENRY PARKES. JSYDKBY, Septamber 9. In a recent issue of the " Evening News " it was alleged that Sir Henry Parkes had made overtures for an allowance m consideration of his retir ing from political life. Sir Henry in dignantly denies the truth of the asser tion, and has instructed his solicitors to serve a writ on the proprietors of the offending newspaper. The " News" this evening apologised to Sii llenry Parkes. THE WARRACKNABEAL MURDER. Melbourne, September 8. The death sentence on Mrs O'Brien, on a charge of poisoning a farmer named Cornwall, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL. Brisbane, September 9. Owing to a difficulty whereby certain Judges are debarred from hearing an appeal case, a short Bill has passed all its stages m the Legislative Assembly to permit a Judge of a neighbouring colony to sit on the bench. The measure is framed m a federal spirit, and is of general application, so that any Australian Judge may sit. Sir S. Griffiths, Premier, m supporting the : Bill, expressed the wish that the other colonies would legislate m a simitar direction,

THE ABHBTTRTON GUARDIAN: BATT7RDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1893



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The best medicine known is SANDE H and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, ! influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous - Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Grlefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, spiains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (uroemia) or alburni nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal ill its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Grieswald, reports:-"Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic cf Prof. M'lntyrej College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Scirrhus of Bieast—Excision Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat or discoloration. Cured m fourteen days —Advt . 4 The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and frue from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK YOUR GBOOEBB.



• 'WsPtllUHl. CASH Adverfcisonniuos under tlrs head m fir notoxctvjdmg SIXTEEN WORLDS 1/-. Addresses may be Vft at hbis Office. WANTED at once to call and see me, the gentlemen who kindly visited my House last night, and if he is anxious to damage any more of my property he will give me a chance of showing him which I can best afford to have operated on.—H, H. Stephens, Park Road, North. 9 81 WESLEY AN Services To-Morrow, m Oddfellows' Hall; Preacher : morning and evening, Rev. S. Lawry. Spedal'muaic by Choir ;),tEvcm"gj^ervjc^; WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making. Apply Mrs Mbech, Tancred Street, opposite Dr. Trevor's. 9_82 . PRIMITIVE Methodist Missionary Sermons To-Morrow, Preachers : Morning; Rbv. J, Cocker ; Evening, Rev. J. Dawson, of Christchurch. 9 84 WANTED— A useful Girl or Woman, strong, and accustomed to farm house work. Apply W. Widdowson, Lauriston. 9 83 TOO FAST to Last, the Savage Queen, Romance of a Coal Pit, Heart Wins, The Labour Party m New South Waleß. —H. M. Jones. BOOKS from 6d each upwards, Hun dreds of cheap editions. Inspection invited.—H. M. Jojses. WORLD of Cant, Twelve Men of to day, Glasgow Characters. A Slender Clue, and other new books to hand. -H. M. Jones. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -$. J. Siloock. 4t182 \ l /ANTED known—William Sparrow YY has no connection with the late firm of Sparrow aud Berryman. 969 I . _ WANTED Known—Hie Ashburton Caledonian Society's Fancy Dress Ball, afc the Oddfellows' Hall, September 16. Tickets Gentlemen, ss; Ladies, 2s 6d. 9§3 WANTED by Monday next, tenders for purchase of Wesleyan Church section, Cameron Street. For particulars etc., appply Mr Berryman. 9 61 WANTED Known--We are now show ing the most stylish and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. ANTED Known—William Sparrow has a choice selection of Tweeds, Coatings, and Fancy Suiting gj HATCH your Ohickens early ; Brown and White Leghorns, AmUlusians, and Black Spanish eggs. Guaranteed pure strains. H- G." Slower, East Street. ; W~~ANTED Known—William Sparrow has m stock the newest shapes and latest styles m Hats, Scarfs, etc. 971 SO ALEK'S Prize Competition will • *5 be Closed on September 21. All papers must be sent m by that date. MRS CONLAN and Miss Arnott Costume Makers, are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, und latest P*ris fashions. Dresses made from 10d 6cl. 7§154 CVTANTED—Gentlemen berore buying H their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must be sold regardless of cost.— fc£ C. Segerss, Melford House. VVTAJSTED Knmvu^Dr Scott's cele * V brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton afc W. 11. Collikr's, "Th « Corner, "^ rXTANTED KNOWN, Grand display ▼ » of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at The Cornek. WANTED Known—lf you wanfc good value m iirst-class Drapery and Sloohing for your money go to H. C- Sbgers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. WANTED Known—William Sparrow is charging prices for Suits never heard of before m Ashburton. _ __9 72 TT/ANTED Known —That Robert VV Donk, late manager for James Craigie, Painter, will still contjauo the Painting Business m all its branches. Any orders left at Messrs John Orr and Co.'d, or at his private residence, Moore street, will be promptly attended to. B*lo4 ALL Wool Colonial iweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Roberi Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Marl, Saunders' Buildingh. VYtE" tender our sincere thanks to \Y our many customers and friends for their continued support. Having increased our staff, customers can now rely upon being attended to promptly. Cash given for first class dairy produce only .—Cash Siobe. Havelock street. TTIARLY Seed Potatoes, best varieties. ~2J Vegetable and Flower Scsds, Ryegrass, Clovera, Maize, Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff, Onions, Apples, Trees. Plants, etc. Save a large portion of your money by purchasing for cash from J. Thomas, Havelock Street. WANTED Known —My workshop ig still m same place, East street, where all orders will be attended to punctually and at lowest rates. Hot and cold water services laid on, estimates given, workmen sent to any part of the country.—J. W. Hardlby, Plumber and Gasfitter. ... WANTED Known—Why complain about scarcity of water, while Hardley is still making Tanks from 100 to 2000 gallons, guaranteed, at salvage prices. A stock on hand to select from. fTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I have on hand the largest stock m town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, (Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridginsr., ftud Down Pipe to any strength, size or patoii.t^J. W. Haroley, East street. WAIN TED Known—Being over stocked, and haying 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 stock is fche .choicest m Ashburton. Hid superior own make^ kept on ham?, une«rpq,ssfid m Nciv Zealand. .1 staff of man kept, All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the shortest notice.— J. Moiscm, East Street, _Town Hali shop. ! of Books, %J S,tstip#pry, Music, Accordeons, i Ooneertuws, VRin,ij, Either Harps, Photo Frames, Scrap ans Phftfco Albums, Writing Deskss, Work B^^es, Lad.ip§' ! Bags, Pictures, Ganien GnoJwding Halma at is, Tiddley Winks, etc.,) and'a variety of other goods. Bargains at L. F. I ■Ajypttj/WEs and Co.s, Stationers Hall. CBAGKNiSLf, wi4 Digestive Biscuits for Invalids arc unsurpassed, Mftde by ! AUSLEBBQOK AND Qo, ' •



iNOTICE. TTAVING PURCHASED from Mr ill James Craicue, the whole of his STOCK PAPERHASGINGB, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I wili CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having b'>u»hfc the Stock afc a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, wo, Burnett -Street. Corner of Arcade. 7 80 The Rector and the Doctor. —Lord Bacon tells a rector m danger of losing his cure, .saying, " Well, if I do, I shall ; kill seventy' men." When asked why, he j .-aid that' he would begin to practice physic. This is from the preface to " frleaHh : Tlk- Net Method," as edited by W Corri* Johnson 160, Tuam street, , Chrfeteburcb. tfr forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be done at home without drugs. Ms books contains oilier important principles be»d#s the Health Secret, sold m small pamphlets a* four do'l.'.rs to over 200,000 people. With a plcdjw. of accrccy- The Hey T. Norm vviHt**-.>" T!ie New Method' came to mv-1, ttif!oww*w' with it, the Hall Ti-p»tn.«.nt is w«'h«r«. lam persuaded th.it.i. knowledge <& *MS b°°k con fains would mvc many froro WfWffy . m l"burdo.naoine expense." For teas few -«-r. con ul a'i<v. Fes the book will giv advice for lifetime. A circular may be fct4jnedor copy seen by sending a post cawf, .' r ' -jJies l'J ooks at MaIL oftce-~ Advt ** ' WMWf.



the Best Tea IN THE VYORLD. Hysl p's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street. Chfiotchurch. JOB~PMNtIN& POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kindsj THUS IBIVITII PCBIMM CO. LIMITED, Baying a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates. OOEBKAira AND S<M EtJOALYPTK Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthm*, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kiduey Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents— ASHBUBTON PXUG CoMIANY. Keatino's Cough Lokenges cure Coughs, sthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual ■n the cure of those dangerous «tfj,ladies. Oae lozenge alone gives ease, one or twp at bedtime ensures w*t. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable, lhey contain no opium nor any violent drug, bom f l«*UCto«wußt«i»tinßi> <A U3(»«Mb 1



HARDLEY BROS. MONSTER . CLEARANCE OF SPENCER'S STOCK OF DRAPEttY, ETC, COMMENCES OUT Saturday, September 3. Every Article REGARDLESS OF COST. A THOROUGH Genuine Clean Out. 0- 1 Visit us at once AND SECVBE THE BABGAINS. Craighead & Berryman (Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. and W. Craighead, Amalgamated.) WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR NEW SUMMER GOODS (ex s.s. Aiawa), comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW SUMMEB TWEEDS FANCY SCOTCH SUIHNGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS, FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, &c. £&. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER «£I SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. Important-H. & W. C RAI^ Dl^ ulFii n JS WORKMANSHIP has long been established m this district;, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Gutting and Tailoring m every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction m every respect. Also, just opened out, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, &c. Great Variety m all the Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS AND SHOES. BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &c. Craighead & Berryman, Tailors & Outfitter*, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. """^AUGITE TJSE WOMAN'S FRIEND STOVE MAT. POSITIVELY INDESTRUCTIBLE. AFTER years of experience, and chemically combining the materials contained m this Mac, it ia now offered to the housekeepers of Ashburton, as an abso lute preventive from burning all kinds of foods that have heretofore required stirring. No stirring required for Oat Meal, Milk, Rice, Custards, Blanc Mange, Jellies, Butters, Catsups, Apple Sauce, etc etc. In fact, nothing will burn on it. Coffee will not boil over if the pot is on the Mat; bread toasts nicely on it. Try it and be i onvinced. For the nursery, there is nothing equal to heat the milk and iood for the baby. If a grate fire, lay the Mat on the open fire. If the Mat becomes soiled, do not wash or.scrape, but turn the soiled part next to the fire, anjl burn until clean. Price S». New Zealand Clothin^Factory, AGENTS