MAIL NOTICES.

£ Mails close for the following places as, under.subieet to the necessary alterations :— * THURSDAY, Octobfer 20. For Kaikoura, per Wakatu; for North, crn Ports and Australian; ftohmes, per « Mararoa; for Northern Forts and West- ■ port, per Takapuna; for Northern Porta and . Australian Colonies (except.Tasmania), per <■ Waihora, at 6,30 a.m. For Australian Colonies, and also tor E United Kingdom and Continent of Europe < (specially addressed, per Orient steamer \ only), and also for France, Algeria, Maun- . this, Cape of Good Hope, etc. (specially 1 marked "per French Packet only ) per , express (to connect with Wairarapa, at Port Chalmers,) at 1330 pm.; late fee letters, guard's van express, 12.53 p.m.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1892. THE MELBOURNE INSOLVENT COMPANIES.

The more the affairs of the insolvent property and financial companies in Melbourne are enquired into by the liquidators, or explained by the direc tors, the more startling are the dis closures, and the more evident the fact that utter ruin has overtaken the great majority of the confiding de positors. So scandalous has been the management of the companies that the j disclosures are declared to be fast as suming the proportions of a peril to the State, and a rigid Government in vestigation—to be followed if deemed requisite by prosecution of the fraudulent financiers—is loudly de manded by the Press and the public in order to satisfy the British capitalist that the State will not let such practices pass unnoticed. Victoria has a three million loan falling due next year and must borrow to meet it, and realises that unless her credit is rehabilitated it will be needless to appeal to the London money market. IS was hoped that the explanation which Sir Matthew Davies before leaving London so confidently declared his ability to make would clear the , atmosphere; but, except upon his friends/ tne explanation, though very long, did not make a good impression, and tfas generally characterised as lame and impotent to a degree. The "Argus" points out at some length what it was that Sir Matthew had to explain. Prior to the half-yearly meeting of the Mercantile Bank on February 19 no fewer than fifteen Melbourne institutions had suspended, with total liabilities of £12,229,369. Of these, four were distinctly "D_vies companies," with total liabilities of £4,297,938, and not one of these com panies is now expected to return a single farthing to its shareholders. The Mercantile Bank had made ad vances amounting, to about £600,000 on the security of shares in those companies. Yet at the meeting on February 19 the directors took into account no probable losses on such advances and declared a dividend of 8 per cent; and in addition Sir Matthew, as chairman, delivered a most r,e assuringspeech, on the strength of which many persons invested in shares, And the bank itself suspended payment on March 5, sixteen days after the meeting. I Sir Matthew in his explanation ignored : most of the main issues, merely dftny • ing that he and his friends are re sponsible for many of the sums the loss 1 of which is charged against them. He evaded the allegation that over : £600,000 is owed to the bank by such [ constituent?, and that of this enormous ; sum probably £500,000 has been lost. After all, the question of questions is ' whether the balance sheet of February 1 correctly presented the aflairs of the ; bank. If it did not it was false, per ■ haps fraudulent. "The battle (says i the " Argus ") must be fought upon this question, because while it is almost absolutely impossible to convict bank directors and managers of making bad advances they can be reached through the balance sheet if it should be proved to be inaccurate in a degree showing culpability." In conclusion the 'Argus" 1 s a y S ; —« The history of finance for the las£ century or two, may be serached in yam fop a parallel to. wh^t has taken , place in Melbourne. 4- whqje grqup of companies have become the mast utter and hopeless wrecks that can be imagined. Taking only four of the Davies companies, the ruin presented is most disastrously complete. Every farthing of the shareholders' capital and the premium paid on fresh issues is lost. Uwing partly to the extent of the calamity, and partly to the un soundness of the share registers, those shareholders who are able to pay must pay up every farthing of the calls made and get nothing bagk. Aftep tH^ shareholders are exhausted the d& positors stand to lose, in one case almost entirely, in the other cases to a greater or less extent. Yet the four companies have distributed dividends to a very large amount, and in the end it is found that the gash has been sup plied from, dfjpqsftg. Qrfp; ' ■'three quarters of a njilHqn sterling h.as been paid to shareholders, and of th,is. large sum a very considerable portion passed into the hands of a few persons, who, after profiting so largely at the ulti mate expense of the depositors, find themselves unable to pay the calls upon their holdings. The wCrld has prChMj' never before witnessed so extraordinary a condition pf affairs, and Victoria js likejy to. suffer in public' estiuijatiari if nothing is done in the way of holding a judical inquiry.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Waimakariri, Waiau and other northern rivers are in high flood. Major Steward this morning received the following tQieirram fromMr JohnMcKerme: _«f^ Vgoptt 4eal beftei; th> ffflftiftg an 4 still improving-'' In our notice of the Clothing Factory's new premise* we omitted to mention that the excellent painting work was done under the Buporintendance of Mr J. R. Chapman, Manager of that department of Messrs W . H. Collins and Co's business. Messrs W. Strange and Co. advertise in another column that they are enabled by eifepctouallyWGpessfß buying, to offer Tn the District CouFtat Tfrnam, yesterday. Judge Waid gave his decision on the appeal against the conviction of the licensee of the Old Bank Hotel for Sunday trading, up holding the conviction. A few days ago the Westport Harbour Boarc} wanted six men to tar the Buller bridge US unemployed put their names "dWforihe job) and the six wanted wer£ balloted for, ■>''"" . ■ \ ■

General meeting of the Cycling and | ithletic Club to-night. - ] A meeting of the Horticultural Society | a called for Saturday evening. The poll takes place to-morrow in the election of a Borough Councillor to supply the place of Cr Tweed. The supporters of both candidates'—Messrs Andrew Orr and / J. C. Duncan—are very busy. The Ashburton Club gives a prize of £2 2s at the Show for the best merino ewe with crossbred lamb at foot, the property of a farmer occupying not more than 500 acres. Mr W. Patching's prize of a horse cover for the best yearling colt or filly is given in the draught horse classes. A young American missionary from Japan has brought serious charges of shameless immorality against Sir Edwin Arnold during the latter's residence in Japan. Sir Edwin affected to treat the charges with contempt. The Rev Barker, however, has given some details which will necessitate other treat ment than cold disdain. A testimonial to Mr Samuel Vaile, who has for some years interested himself in the matter of railway reform, is being promoted in Auckland. Mr Vaile's efforts, the com mittee say, " have undoubtedly effected some geod, but to carry out all his aims will involve a further large expenditure of time and money, and it is felt that it would only I be fair to hand back to him the amount he has already expended—now considerably ©v<ir£loQo." By Monday's fxpress Mr F. M. Rickman received two trucks of stud rams from the South. Seventy of them were Shropshire Downs —sixty-six two-tooth and four foui todth—bred from the stud flock which Mr Rickman sold on entering business in Ash burton—fortunately for him with the proviso that he should have first offer of the progeny 'at a stated price. They are a splendid lot of sheep*. The other twenty are merinos of the South Australian type, immense sheep andtleavily woolled. There will be no diffi culty in finding purchasers for both lots, as they are just what are wanted in the present day.,., An inquest was held at Christchurch on Monday on the bones picked up on the New Brighton beach, and indentified as the remains of John Cockle, one of the men drowned in ths Sumner boating accident. No new facts were elicited. The jury re turned a verdict " That the remains pro duced are parts of the remains of John Cockle, and that the said John Cockle was drowned." The jury added a rider that the pilot should have a reliable crew always at hand; that an alarm bell be placed on or near the Cave rock, and that the crew should be taken out for practice at least once in three months. Considerable anxiety prevails in religious circles in London because of the work now being carried on iv the metropolis by Mormon missionaries. They have been especially active in North London. It is said that they have made quite a number of proselytes. A petition was recently presented to the London County Council asking that body to stop Mormon proselytis ing, but the council refused to stop outdoor meetings of Mormons. A Baptist minister in the Hornsey district, in denouncing the conversions, stated that Brigham Young, jun., who is the European Apostle of the Mormon Church, sends 500 converts to Utah annually, and that the greater part of the converts are English. In the District Court at Timaru on Tues day the public examination of W. M. Sims as partner in the bankrupt firm of Ross, Sirr.s and Co. was resumed. The charges made against the bankrupt were that he had, in incurring certain liabilities, ob tained credit for principal moneys and interest thereon under false pretences, and failed to keep usual and reasonable books and accounts setting forth truthfully the business transactions of the firm. After evidence had been heard, his Honor said that he had recognised a difference between Ross and Sims, but not enough to enable him to say that Sims should escape punish ment altogether. He found him guilty of wilful and fraudlent misrepresentation on every 'charge, {and sentenced him to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. The Cape Legislature has lately been con sidering the question of legislation for de iling with the depredations of the locusts. A Cape newspaper gives the following account of a debate which consequently took p!ac Q at a meeting at " The Bond " :—Mr S3. Grabler stud he had heard about the making of the locust law, and spoke in solemn terms of the godleasness of such a plan. Mr I. Greeff said that if they would make a law to destroy locusts, they must take into account which King is the Ruler. Mr C. Scheepers spoke in the same spirit, whereupon the fol lowing motion was proposed by C. Scheepers, and seconded by I. Greeff, " Seeing locusts, are a plague which cannot be looked ijpon otherwise than as punishment sent us from above, this meeting most strongly condemns the proclamation of a law for the eradica tion of the said plague.' The motion was carried. The annual gathering of the Band of Hope, and children connected with the Ashburton Presbyterian Church, was held last night, when about one hundred and fifty children sat down to a sumptuous tea provided by the Sunday school teachers and. parents, to which full atention was pdd by the children. After the tables were cleared, Rev A. M. Beattie, M.A., took the chair, and gave a pointed and appropriate^ address to the children and their parents and friends present, the latter n^usterin,g in good numbers, althqu'gh fhe we.atfyer was nqp at all encouraging. 4 musical, an.4 elocutiqnary programme \^as gone through,. The f iolin sojo by Master Qulleß *' The Qipsies Life," with organ aoqompanient by Mr Lane was speoially noticeable amongst the musical items, and the six voiced dialogue by the boys, amongst the elocu tionary pieces, was greatly applauded. The doxology by all present concluded a very succassful reunion of the Band of Hope, Sunday scholars, and friends. '". .. . ' ■——■—■*■ !

THE MARKETS.

(PER PRESS J\BSN.«P ; JATip,Ij.J "TvQWOK, October 17. The English mufcton market is very depiessetf, owing to farmers forcing the sale of stock. The wheat market »s firm, and prices are slightly dearer. (Received October 13, 10.30 a.m.) London, October 1«|. Silver has advanced "to $ i'&d, per' oz. S|n^ "^^Wes^ay last J&ToCVppQ in go^d has;'" been s.er^t the, Ooi^^iii^a^ froy^ |jondo^,'

The Governor's Tour.

[PKK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] New Plymouth, (Mgbej iB. Xhe.GQY§rjjor and suite arrived here by special train to-day. His Exce^encv was received qq t^P, r^ilw^ station, py tVe. ■Mayo ( r. citizens. \ti h^s been raining all morning, witl^ nq sigji^ o| clearing,. His Excellenpy'a party was to have been taken a drive round the distriot before goins; away, but the wet weather is likely to prevent that part of the programme being carried out. They leave per Hine moa at six o'clock for Manukau.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. I

Tlie 9T«w Intercolonial Uue. I

Auckland, October 19. The new intercolonial service promoted by Messrs Hiiddarfc, Parker, arid Co. was inaugurated by the arrival of the Warri moo early this morning, from Sydney, after a fast passage. She brought fifty eight passengers, She leaves at noon to day for the south and Melbourne. A great deal of interest is manifested here, and the steamer is being inspected and admired by a large number of people. It was anticipated she would break the record from Sydney to Auckland, but owing to it being the completion of a long voyage and the alleged inferiority of , her coal, she occupied three days nine . teen hours on the passage.

'8 ho Council Appointments. I

The two Druid Lodges in Auckland have congratulated Past Arch Brother Jennings on his appointment to the Council.

Acclim»ti!iution. I

Wellington, October lw. Mr Purvis, chief engineer of the lonic, succeeded in bringing nine lobsters alive, out of twelve. On two previous attempts all died. They are a present from Mr Ewen, of Sargood, Son and Ewen, to the Otago .Icclimatisation Society, and will be sent south as soon as possible. Mr Purvis also brought twenty-two Teneriffe partridges and a pair of Teneriffe grouse for the local Society.

JFouml Dead.

The body ot a man was rouna m vie Botanical Pardons to-day. It had ap parently been there three weeks. Part of the face "was eaten away. A small bottle, supposed to contain poison, was found beside the body; which is not yet identified, but id is thought may be that of Peter White, storeman at Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co.'s, who left them suddenly five weeks ago, and has not been heard of since;

[ Storm Warning-. I

Captain Edwin forecasts that there is every indication that land gales and rain from the north-east will begin within the next twenty-four hours, the wind gradually changing to east and south-east at places south of Wanganui and Napier.

Wesleyan Sunday School.

_ — _ i ANNIVERSARY SOIREE.

The anniversary soiree of the Wesleyan Sunday School was held in the Oddfellows' Hal| last night, and was very largely attended—3oo persons in all having sat down to tea. Tea was laid at six o'clock on six tables, all most sumptuously spread, and a continuous stream of guests kept pouring in for about an hour and a half. The trays were presented by the following ladies, who also,, with their assistants, attended the tables :—Mesdames Robert Alcorn, John Thomas,.G. W. Andrews, James Gamble ; Misses Alcorn (2), Steel (2), Murray, and Fox. There was also, of course, a bachelors' table, kitev the floor was cleared the concert began. Pev. S. Lawry, pastor of the church presided, occupying a position in the front centre of the stage, with Mr &. T. Booth on his left. The choir of children, over a hundred strong, were seated on an extemporised gallery that rose tier on tier almost tr» the roof of the stage; the church chair held places to right and left of the stage, and the orchestra of the Sunday service?, with Mr H. A. Gates at the double bass added, were in the centre; A long programme of hymns and little concerted pieces by the children, anthems, etc., by the choir, all wifh orchestral support, was 6 one I through in a manner that only a very fastidious critic could find fault with, and drew forth hearty applause from the large crowd that had assembled. Little solos were sung at intervak by a few of the young people, and Mr D. !J,K.th, omd: c in- cf tlj-j iiUi»iy.formed Musical Society, contributed a bass song. i Short addresses were delivered by the Chairman, who complimented the children on their singing at the anniversary ■ serviejs on Sunday ; by ■ Mr R. T. Booth, -who spoke on 1 Gospel temperance in his usual racy and attractive way, quite winning the hearts of the children to whom he more parti cularly addressed himself and made him self particularly delightful; and by the Rev. T. W. Newbdld, who is alwo an excellent speaker to children. At the i close the Chairman tendered the thanks of the congregation to the ladies who had I provided the good things, and go saved a very considerable sum to the school funds; to the friends who had given musical help, both vocal and instrumental; to Mr Booth and Rev T. W. Newbold for their addresses, and for the mission of the latter during the Anniversary \ and specially to Mr Gamble, to. whose pajns takrag labor of lqve in training the children in, the singing th,ey had that evening been sq very largely indebted. T^e tha.nj?s of those present were given by acglumation and a special vote was parsed to Mr Gamble, who is also Superintendent of the Sunday School. The prooeedmgs closed in the usual way.

"The Review of Reviews."

AUSTRALIAN EDITION -September.

The principal paper in the, $ev«m of I Reviews " for September, fe the character sketch,, wWb, ha§ Si* Charles Dilke for |ts subject, The artieie is one of the most tr«nchanfc ft has been our lot to read, and we question whether the world, Sir Charles or Mr Stead -will be the better for its having been written. In "The Pro gress of the World" and among "the leading articles from the reviews." ijh.e general election and ijts resists a^e re viewed, and tlje^jopcju^iions arrived a/c arQ very Mr Stead; do^ n<xfc it^nlctiiat J^rek^ wip ge| $«*>©, Knl« just yet he pp^ss o.^ tfee. significant dircuu^s^nc^ fewer Home Jfy^ers vife^ r^tui^e^l at, the last election a.t tha.ti oi 1886, and also that the almost unanimous Welsh vote—2B to 2— was oast primarily for the disestablish ment of the State OhurCa in Wales. In the. Au^aiian section S\r Qeoj?sre ™V(% is written of upt|es. heading vv Makers o$ t\\e Pp}9p.m.> Th,e "Pro gre^s, p,f t^e Colonies/' 1 die^s with the imosjt important of cwre»t events. An mseres,|ing history of the Melbourne •' Argus,"- reproduction of caricatures of the month, and the usual comments on things in general, make up a good number.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PBESS ASSOCIATION,

LABOR LEGISLATION.

London, October 17. Lord R. Churchill, in a letter to the Press, opposes the formation of a distinct Labor Party in the Tory ranks, and declares the Tories will give a practical legislative effect to much which the labor element demands.

STATE-AIDED EMIGRATION.

The Marquis of Ripon has informed the London Labour League that the Government are not favourable to State-aided emigration, as the colonies require such strict guarantees.

TORPEDO BOATS.

The British Government have I ordered the construction of fourteen 1 new torpedo boats. I

SAMOA. I

Mr R. L. Stevenson forwards a J complaint to the " Times" that the Chief Justice of Samoa is interfering with the jurisdiction of Magistrate Cooper. He also alleges that the German officials are unfit for their positions.

THE SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE.

Mr Arnold Morley, Postmaster- General, has promised Mr Perceval to submit the question of the San Francisco Mail Service to the Treasury again. He v hinted that if the service were fortnightly, instead of monthly as at present, it would be of much more im portance and would demand greater consideration. The Minister appeared to be impressed with the Agent- General's argument the Vancouver will probably soon replace San Francisco as the terminus, and hence the present agreement need not necessarily be for long.

LABOR MATTERS.

Mr Arnold White estimates that there are 500,000 unemployed in London. New York, October 17. Mr Andrew Carnegie declares that the industrial outlook in Great Britain is dark, and that the United States are easily able to undersell her manufac tures. London, October 18. Sir J. F. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, in a letter to the "Daily News," says that the Queensland Government have already enquired into the charges made by the Rev. Mr Landels, the new Hebrides missionary, in connection with Kanaka labor, and they were proved to be groundless. He declares that Sir Samuel Griffith's presence in public life is an assurance to the people of England that the regu lations will be strictly enforced. LE CARON AND PARNELL. The book published by Major Le Caron is disappointing. It contains no fresh revelations of importance, though it provides ample confirmation of the correctness of the statements made before the " Times "-Parnell Commission. According to the author, in 1881, when the Clan-na-G-ael Society was conducting an active policy in Ireland, Devoy told Le Caron that he had received a letter from Mr Parnell, stating that he was exasperated at the condition of affairs, and was willing to do anything-, Mr Egan told Le Caron that Mr Parnell was all right as a revolutionist, and desired to join the Irish revolutionary brotherhood; but his nomination was rejected, the mem bers believing that he would think more of the society if he was not a member of it. In the course of an interview in the corridor of the House of Commons Mr Parnell told Le Caron that he saw no reason why an open insurrectionary movement was not possible. Daly intended to destroy the House of Commons while in session, by throwing bombs on the table in front of the Speaker, and to seize tho stone uf Scone Abbey, but the. plot failed owing to the treachery of an in former..

THE BOKHARA.

Hong Kong, October 17. The P. and 0. Company's F,,s t Bokhara, which foundered in a tyr> noon in the China seas, was commanded by European officers and manned by a Lascar crew, numbering 120. There are numerous reefs in the vicinity of the spot where the steajner- struck, and a vessel has been seat ta search these for possible survivors.

THE CHIN RISING.

! Calcutta, October 17. Three of the rebel Chin tribes have surrendered to Mr Carey, bat the others intend to fight. The rebels are cutting the telegraph, wires. The authorities are dospat slung a number of ma.oh l ia& guns, to the scene of the tj^Ujbl^ and; also several shallow ; draught steamers for service on the

CHILI AND PERU.

New .-York, October 17- The Chilian Government are willing to cede the territory between Mollendo. and Urica to Bolivia,, in ordleif that a strip of neutral territory may inter vene between the boundaries of Peru a^nd; Chili

AQUATIC.

Ottawa, October 17. Hosmer and Gaudaur beat Hanla^n and O'Connor by seven lengthy ip. a double sculling race at Ontario.

MRS HARRISON.

\Vashington, October 1?. ! Mrs Harrison, wife of the Pre-J .sidenib is d&ng of consuraption. I

i: WHEAT STATISTICS.

\ Tb.e wheat companies of the United ' States refuse to give statistics to the , Government officials, on tht ground that their publication assists in " bear" ing " the markets. THE PRESIDENTIAL EJECTION Mr Elaine is i^ hopes that the Irish vote v^tt), be recorded against the Psemoovats, who were their former, oppressors.

AUSTRALIAN.

A TRYING VOYAGE. I

Sydney, October X?/ .News has been received iib»% the barque Pactole, which, left here for ■ Noumea on September 23, reaphed her destinas9A after a trying ordeal. Paring a terrific gale,. experience^ shortly after leaving she was by lightning, and all the l^ve stock 0n,,) board killed. Subseauently she ; vim

almost completely dismasted. A conl sis;nment of hay stored alongside cases ef dynamite became dapgerous hest^d, and had to be jettisoned. ThePactole reached Noumea under jury rig.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

Wretched weather prevails for the shooting, and to-day a strong wind, accompanied by heavy rain, was blow ing across the range. The second stage of the Queen's Match was commenced this morning, and the first distance, 500 yards, will probably be finished before sunset. So far Kruse, of Wanganui, ha^ been shooting splendidly: Hawker, of Victoria, won the first prize of £9 in the second stage of the 500 yards, and the 600 yards of the Queen's Match, with a score of 64. Kruse, of Wanganui, and Bait, of Wellington, who were 52 each, were among the prizewinners. , '

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE. ,

I The Defence Commission's report, I which hag been presented to Parlia -1 ment, says that it is imperative that the Commandant and Assistant Ad jutant-General arid the Naval Com mandant, shall be selected from the Imperial Service, and shall be changed every five years; and also that for the next three years at least officers com manding the artillery force shall be nominated by the artillery authorities of the War Office. The report recom mends that the strength of the per manent garrison of artillery be reduced to 370 men, and the partially paid garrison be reorganised by increasing their strength to 900 men. The total infantry force of the colony, including reserves, should be 500 men. It is also suggested that the Wolverine be disposed of, and vessels of modern type be hired from the Admiralty, and that the Naval Artillery be disbanded and reformed as Garrison Artillery.

I THJ| PARKER CASE.

Melboubne, October 18. The trial of Mrs Parker for forgery has begun. Joseph Clarke, in the course of his evidence, said that he was unable to remember why he signed bills in prisoner's favour for £800. He admitted paying prisoner's husband £1000 because he threatened to make Him corespondent in divorce proceed ings. He denied that he had paid the prisoner's expense* during her recent travels.

BUTTER PROSPECTS.

The London agent of the Agricul tural department predicts a good season for butter.

QUEENSLAND GOLD.

Brisbane, October 18. The total yield of gold for the year is 442,000 ounces, an increase of 19,700 ounces over the previous year.

THE RUAHINE.

The unfounded report that the Ruahine was ashore on the coast waa caused through a slight breakdown in the vessel's machinery, which led the small coasting schooner that first circulated the report to imagine that the ship was aground. Repairs to the machinery were effected in a few hours, and the vessel proceeded on her voyage.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Weluhctoj.-, October 18 Mr Mackay, of the Labour Bureau, has. been interviewing various shopkeepers in Wellington with reference, to the Shop , Hours Act, and the general opinion is that it is unworkable in its preset shape and many regret that compulsory closinz was not insisted on. Employers con sider that they cannot ht their employees off in batches, and meeting: will be held during the week;, at which it is exoecfeed Wednesday afternoon will be fixed as » general half-holiday. It ma thought by some of the employers that closing f rom Ito6pm on Saturdays wouid meet the Act, but the law officers tf the Crown advise to the contrary. n.F «W rtt\ er Particr-«'lats it appears that the Greek, Antonio,, did not acC ompany MoOulum in th; e bQa fc to Day ' B B ay. McGallum's tv i 0 companions w're John wJ 18 &I£ a D°y named John McGregor, 2n v- c boafc reached Day's Bay, M-cy^aum and McGregor put off in a sw'A\ flat-bottomed punt, which soon Afterwards capsized. McCallum lost his hold and was drowned, but McGregor clung to the boat till it floated ashore. Dunkdin, October 1& The Waipori river was in flood on Sunday last and overflowed its banks, , causinp considerable loss to the farmers ', about Berwick and Maungatua.

CRICKET.

WAITAKI CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

The first general meeting of delegates to> the recently formed Cricket Associa tion for South Canterbury arid Nortffc Otago was held at Timaru, when th«ve< were present—Mr Raymond (delegate of.' the Aflhburton C.C.), Mr Francis (detegate^ oftheOamaruC.C.), Mr Jefferson (dele gate of the Timaru CO.), »nd Messrs Dann and Hubert (delegates of the Temuka C.C.). Correspondence was read from the Oiago and Canterbury Cricket Associations, who warmly ap proved of the scheme, and expressed their willingness to arrange annual saatehes. Rules defining the object o f fche association were dratted and ado.pted. It was deeded that the association sbenldt be called the Waitaki Cricket Association,, that it should embrace all clu.W between Ashburton and Palmeraton, desirous of joining ; that the business of the associa tion should be mana&«s "by one delegate from each club ; that the annual sub scription for each club should be two guineas^ s^id provision was made for the internalmanagement of tbe affairs of the , association and for the selection of teams. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr W. S. Lindsay; President Mr A, .\, McMaster; vice-president Messrs J. T. M. Hayhurst and (J-* Maedonald ; secretary and treasu-. er jjy G. Francis; assistant secre.jjajry * and treasurer, Mr C. A f Jefferson,, To Mr Francis, who has been, indefatigable i» his efforts to bring tft e . scheme to a successful issue, gjfoaij credit is due ahtf he has earned ike thanks of all cricketer* within the district of the Waitaki Cricket- Assqaia.t&tt}.—" Timaru Heiald."

CoLBfcANK AND SQ« KITCALYPTfiI E* tract is the only j»e»H.ine in the market, and ms a a ard^i saedals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all QOH^e^tQrs. For all affoefcions of the Okesfa and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Graved and Kidwey Com plaints, ifc has. no, equal. Agents AsHBURTON I?KW COHIANY.

THE ASffianiTOW- QUAKDIAN: WEDNESDAY. OCIOBER 19, 189S



GLAD TIDINGS. G. J. NBILL and CO. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF GENEKAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND B O O T c. IN FRIEDLANDER'S .BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STFEETB. iSVBEITHING GOOD. EVERYTHING CHEAP. A special line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting, worth Is 9d fcr la 2d Calicoes, 2s 6d a dozen ; Flannelettes, 3s 9d a dozen Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4_d; Forfar, 36in. wide, 6|d New Ashing Prints, 4|d ; New Dress Materials 4|d Dotible width Cashmeres, all colors, worth 2s 9d for lii 4_d r NM* ! Strong Tweed Suiti, 25s j Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Wonderful Bargaina in Boys' Suits .... BOOTS FOR THE MILLION- Men's .Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 9d Men's Colonial-made Bluchers, 5s 3d _ , Women's Glove Kid Elastic 6a lid A larce stock of Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers in endless variety, AT G. J. NEILL and OO'S. ES.-MR NEILL was Manager for W. W. SPENCER and CO. for the past four years, t . . -..•...,.■•..' p|F VITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, BECAUSE IT BAVES TOUR FOUNDS, BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENOER & CO.) THE REMAINDER OF THE STOCK MUSTIGO DURING THE NEXT WB HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS, WHICH WILL BE SLAUGHTERED WITH THE REMAINDtiR.OP SPENCER'S STOCK REMEMBER," FOR A FEW MOKE DAYS ONLY. BOOTS. BOOTS, WE HAVE SOME OP THE BEST VALUE EVER BHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINERY OP THE LATEST STYLE, Under the Management of Miss Turner, late of Messrs Strange and Co., vu Christchurcn. « • ur_--- B r ... H. HARDLEY, Business Manager ..• ••« Late of Mr Andrew Orr. THE New Zealand Clothing Factory HAS REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. |gy See our New Advertisement in a few days. c^| OPBTfII-M* OF Wjm PREMISES. satukdayToctober 22 ---Br-i_TWIT WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, will show the finest Stock of . 8 GmZa SiWer Jewellely, Silver and Klec^-plated Ware Marble m I f- «r«r seen in the district. Ex Coptic and Monowai, there is to hand a rt£ l^^dr^hU^UB J B^morA^A from the Home towfetowa IOT fc^lSftwrfay, Presenf ftnd Pfeßenfation Teßtimo»ials ' ««" wiU ** Xtt Z^tSS^W^ fhe^ll be sho,vn some very choice Goods., which for lit^Home sty"« and new <&*■» cannot be found in h ny other town in New Zealand. OPENING OAY SATURDAY __OCTOBER 22 ---' S. SALBK.



Wanted. CASH Advertiseriiouuj under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. \AV AN;CEt> fco Rentb lloUße of theee or VY tour rooms, with a few acres> of land. Apply stating terms, office of this paper. 10 106 BREEDING Pens separated after 30th October. A. few more sittings Brown Leghorns —• may be booked. —H. G. Flower. T HAVE a few sittings of those hardy JL fowls, Minorcas; guaranteed pure strain. To be seen in window of 0. Davis. —James Tasker. 10*103 B"OMERSET MeaTMartT~The oldest" the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Siioock. 4t182 A 1/"ANTED Known—Grand Display VV of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Go's. ■- A FEW eight and one-day Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man tel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Cheap at S, Sale*'.is,'Jeweller. NEW Premises will be opened on Saturday, October 22. S. Saibk'h present Stock in temporary ptemises being sold _ ________ BHARPLIN & Company, Springburr Saw Mills, have large quantities oi birch and pin* building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. :. 9§l7€ "f" OSE not the opportunity to buj I 1 Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ai Greatly Reduced Prices at *S. Salek's, Jeweller. •_•■-.- IV IT ANTED—Ladies to inspect oui W new and beautiful stock of Sum riier Dress Materials, Delaines, Ponge< Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W Alcobn & Go's. ' .. '„. . _ WANTED Known—New Flannelette at extraordinary prices j 3s 11< and 4s lid doss. Thirty per cent unde price.—W. H. Collies.. WANTED Known—We are now show ing the most stylish and bes variety of Millioery we have ever had Come and. inspecc—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can onb be obtained in Ashburton at W. H Collier's, '' Th a Corner.'' CV7"ANTED—brentieroen betore buyinj ** their Suits and Clothing of al descriptions to inspect our stock. £100( worth must ba sold regardless of cost.— H G. Segers, Melford House. ALL Wool Colonial 'iweed Suits t< measure; fife and workmanshij wuaranreed _: from 50s cash. Robert Axcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart Saunders' Buildinga. MRS COIN LAN and Miss Arnott „ Costume Makers, have removec to Triangle—next Hanrahan, Baker, am are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, &nc latest Paris fashions. Dresses made fron lOajid. 7§ls^ iXfANTED Known—lf you want gooc YV value in first-class Drapery &n< Slothing for your money go to H. C Bbg;eßB, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. WE tender our sincere thanks t< our many customers and friendi for their continued support. Havinj increased our staff, customers can no? rely upon being attended to promptly Cash given for first class dairy product only.—Cash Siore, Havelock street. WHY should we le* the pain water of our roofs rob our buildings and rui to waste when Habdleit will find and fh spouting at 4d per foot. Also gooc Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirt] shillings. Note his address—J. W Hardlev, Plumber and Gasfitter, Eas Street. ' _ _ WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hoi and Cold Water Services laid on Baths made to any size or pattern, Electric Bells fixed, and all kin is ol Plumbing work done at lowest rates Workmen sent to all parts of the district j, W. Habdley, Plumber and Gasfitter, (TTANTED Known— Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I haye on liand the largeeb stock in town of Pumps, Pfpipg, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manui facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutter^ Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe tc any strength, size or pattern,---J, W, HakuLEY, East street, WANTED Known —Being over stocked, and having new Spring Bontß and Shoes just arrived, J. Moiaos intends selling at little over cost price, come below cost, for two months. Great Bargains. The stock is the choicest in A*hburton. His auperior own make v kept on hand, unsurpassed in New Zealand, 1 staff of men kept. All work and repairs ureter #iy own supervision, and done on the shortest notice—. J. Moison, East Street, Town Hali shop' GKEAT^XCITEMENT. Bicycle Road Race. __ ___jojm ~The Best Tea IN THE WORLD Byslop^Ccyloo. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea. Importers, 138 OasheJ. .^fcreejs, Cluistchurch.. "~ThiT Best "'JRemedy 'Foi " I^ipjGHSjipiJ— Norton's Camomile Pills arp cppfiflppty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, 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 tonic and gentle pjjrient, are mild in their operation, and $£$ f»#4er any circumstances. Sold in bottles, # jifet U4; 2s 9d > lls» byall nr"idicme yr-nr!f>rf> throHskbi?,* ■)s(,* jycrjd- Thb Rkcto« fSD yip:' i^jpo^.—Lord Bacon telk a rector ' i»" danger of lbsmg hia cure, saying, "Well, jf I do, J shajl kill seventy meu." When ftsJced why, he said hhat he would begin to praotipe physic. This is from the preface to •' Health : The New Method," as edited by W Come' Johnson 160, Tuam street, (OhWk^rch. Dr Forest, a well-known physic-ian, te^ci^ Jiow much|can be done #fhorae jyibh'o,!^ W? bboks contains othef iwpo^tal^t pripc.i^*,ea "jfpf^S? tue Health Secret, sold i^a g.mall s^r four dollars to over 200.U&Q people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Hey T f -Iforris wr j tes :__" • The New Method ' oame to liand, and compared with it, the H^l Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what this book, con jfca^s would save many from untold misery unit bi;rd^jj| qfn§ expense." For leas than two consultation $$<*$ ft?,a jiook will give odvice for lifetime. 'A" circuit may bp obtained or copy seen by sending post card. Copies of books at Mail office. —



We clip the following important testimo nial from the "Illawarra Mercury "(N.5,,VV,.) of| the 30th March. It needs no comment !--- Mv Jolnf I'OVeda)r, of %U Mqun^ajn,,' w'r'itesi'ttj'us tliaVafter suffering for four yea,rs with aoute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised in the ' Illawarra Mercury,' hia intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle cf j;h,e extract; and, th.B Wf(\, V'U« W '•'$ vt>Wfc nfecliteikie continued to'affdpU' hftn' relief, to Which lU had lb6ert a for four years- Mr Loveday writes also tha.t be *;* gfo ; the Eucalypti Extract« cure for rheumatism as well »° pavel. He requests us to publish this information through the • Mercury,' We have much pleasure awnplying with Mr Loveday s request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity. 'MAdvt;) ' 6 [



Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment. — Health's Defences.—None save the strongest can with impunity pass through t^he sudden transitions from wet to^ dry, "fropi. cojd to. muggy weather so 1 prevalent during, th© autumnal' and' e,arly winter, months, ""influi en?a, !lbronchitis, ipojjgh^ s,o>re. throat, or cmiftsey wift a,tta<?k those most watchful of their health 5 but they can readily arrest any oi these complaints by rubbing Holloway's Ointment twice a day upon the skin over the affected parts, and by assisting its corrective action with appropriate doses of his pills. This well-known, safe, and easy mode of treatment efficiently protects the patient both from present and future dangep withi-. out weakening or even disturbing the system in the slightest degree. * ' "jKEATPG^ POWPBH ' destroys WJGS, PtBAS, -MCV^S, B EETLES,:dnd all other i'^ects, whilst quite harmlessand "Ti'iestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is, extraordinary. Id is perfectly clean in. application. See the article you purchase is''KEATINGS," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins 6d, Is, and 2s 6cl each, by all chemists. HOW ARE YOU 1 "Quite well, thank you, sines using Aulsebropk's Arrowroot' Biscuits. They . have wade njie so. strong."—[Advx



Xlie Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for th* mvaej, and free from any excess of aefcringency. COUNTESS 2s. [ ASK YOUR GROCERS } 'lite Onslow. Biscuit. TL. d latest and * most delicate biscuit rn»«)l>f»«turec( by Au'seVwk and o