MAIL NOTICES.

Mails olrse for the following paces as, .aider, subject to ih3 necassary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, September 21.: For Australian Colonies (except Tasmania), per Pukaki, at 0.30 a.m. For Australian Colonies, and also tor United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed, per Orient steamer only), and also for' France, Algeria, Mauri tius, Cape of Good Hope, etc. (specially marked "per French Packet only ") per express (to connect with s.s. Tulune at Port Chalmers,) at 15.30 p.m., late fee letters, guard's van express, 12.53 p-m. FRIDAY, September '/3. For Northern ports and Australian Colonies (except Tasmania), per Wairarapa, at 10.30 n*m. SATURDAY, October 1. For Chatham Island, per Kahu, at G.SSO p.m. ; late fee letters, guards van, expross, at 6.55 p.m.

ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD—DIRECT MAHA Doric, sailed August 18, due London September 28. > , Arawa, sailed September 15, due in London October 25. HOMEWAKD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Next mail leaves Auckland September IU, due in Lbudon October 12. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Coptic, left London August 6, due colony September 19. , , Kimatnka, sailed August 20, due colony October 3. OTJIWARD—SAN FRANCISCO M-ATLS. Left London September 3, due October 5.

The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Asnburton 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) - 6.30 3.15 6.20 ;,Ohristchurch and North (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10 30 Dromore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... .. 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafleld, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 6.30 Flemington* Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3.45 Geraldine (daily) 10.30 Greenstrcet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays.. , 1030 Methven (daily) 3«15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4-0 Mayfield and Buapuna, MondaysandThursdays 1 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays... H-0 Timaru, Dunetlin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwvn (daily) .. ••• "•■2U Temuka A Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 > andou Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Wannate (daily) .... 10 30 aud on Tuesdays, Thurst. days, and Saturdays ... 3 15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Water ton, and Long " beach (daily) ... .. 3.45 jj.B. — Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will hzcompulsorily registered and charged double registration fee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1892, LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The shrinkage m tha value of Barrier mines shares held m South Australia has been £5,300,000. Mr Eddy says that with the hearty co operation of the staff, the Commissioners will be able to make the New South Wales railways stand m the front rank of the railways of the world. At Christchurch, yesterday, Sophia Jones, the alleged mother of the child which was found dead near Heathcotc bridge on September 4, was committed for trial on a charge ot concealment of bjrth. The estate of Cyrus W. Meld, of Atlantic cable fame, recently deceased m New York, is estimated a* 350,000 dollars, not including life insurance policea held by him, which amount to 309,000 dollars. Five years ago Mr Field was appraised at 10,000,000 dollars. Mr Quaue, Secretary to the Agricultural and Pastaral Association, tells us that Mr James btavk, Ghristchurch, has given as private prizes £3 3s for the best three.-year old filly, and £2 28 for the best yearling, colt, both m the draught classes, at the forthcoming show. j The owners of the stud horse St. George have received such inducements from the Waimate district that they have deter mined to sUnil him there this season ; con sequently the horie will not be at the command of Ashburton horse breeders. H^s genealogy will ensure him a good season wherever he goes. In an article on July 23, speaking of Mr Galdstone's return power, "The Times" said:—'"No Government ever replied on the support of a c<mtjngent even remotely resembling the character of the Irish fap tions, of which forty?one members, accord ing to the finding of a special commission, had engaged m criminal conspiracy with revolutionary objects, and who for the sakg of the pecuniary help they received from th« Gian-na-Gael and other extreme anti- English plotters m America, abstained from condemuing the use of dynamite. The Lawn Tennis Olub opened the season on Saturday, when there was a good attend? ance of members and visitors—over 100 being on the ground at one time—showing that the game still retains its popularity. A number of sets were played during fie afternoon, and it was evident that most of tke old players had lost little of th'jir previous form, Afternoon tea was kindly provided by several of the ladies, and was much appreciated. Already a large number gl pames have been submitted for election, and' wi'fch the additional funds thus accruing the committee lioga to be able to provide greater facilities lop fchg" »ra#f<?6 'of '.the game during the ensuing seasoji, The Ashburton footballers rolled up m force at the railway station last night, to give the Canterbury representative team a hearty cheer m recognition of their victory over Otago. The team met with a tremendous reception at Christchurch. The railway station" approaches thronged by the largest crowd that hasjeyer assembled there, 0n the arrival of the express the members ©f the team were placed m £ drae, from which the horses were removed and everybody who could get rtear helped fee draw the vehicle to Cathedral Square. The tumultuous procession was headed by five bands who united to plaj jovial and martial music on the rou|&e. pheers were raised at every point, and such a demonstration has never before taken P la Se m Christchurch. Hollo way's Pm,s.—Teaching of ExpeiJ : enCB —The united testimony of thousands ? extending over forty years, must strongly recommend these pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, wd the surest restora tives. They 'never, ppoye *fmv<>, «F give merely temporary iffcef, but attack aty ail, ments of the slouiaflb, luugs, heart, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by deporatipg the blood, and so eradicating tuiwe impjirm** whJCh are the source and constituents of alipOTt W« toease. Ihejr medicinal efficacy is wonder ul»n renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their «M*»°» «Wj braces all that is desirable m a household medicine They expel every noxious and So Matter; and tins the j strength » !%&$ »|4 $£ eoerg'es stimulated,

The Rev H. R. Dewsbury, of Christch 1»> ( will lecture on "Charles D'ckeus," thi g evening, at the Oddfellow's Hall. Dr Pollen thinks that the feat accom plished by a population of barely 100,090 adult males, of whom no fewer than half are effective producers, m producing £15,000,000 sterling per ail' urn, m paying for imports, cost of Government, and interest on publi: and private i'ebts, is something unequalled m history. The following figures show that the re duction of the postage on letters for the United Kingdom from 6d to 2^<l has not proved a financial success. There were 565,790 letters posted m 1890, and the postage was £17,063. Tn 1891 644,742 letters were posted, but the amount paid was only £8128. The annual report of the Post and Telegraph Department states that Post Office orders,bank drafts and notes,cheques, promissory notes, etc., of a total value of £6512 13s 61, were found m letters opened m the Dead Letter Office during the past year. In addition an aneroid barometer, a gold watch and chain, a silver watch and chain, two silver watches, three gold rings, and several other articles of jewellery, one half pennyweight of gold, a pocket knife, a, pair of spectacles, and a passage ticket from Westport to Wellington were received. Thertt were 896 unclaimed registered letters, 214 letters without addresses, 481 letters imperfectly addressed, 21 letters posted with previously used stamps, 1223 newspaper? and 515 books and other articles without addresses were received at the office ; while twelve letters with libellous addresses were | intercepted, and 4587 letters were refused [by the people to whom they were addressed. The shortening of the trans-Atlantic pas sage to a three days' voyage is the induce ment now held out to the Canadian Ciovern ■ ment by the promoters of the new Labrador ! Railway scheme. The proposal involves the I establishment of an ocean steamship port at Port Manahan, situated on Lewis Island, about sixty miles north of the Straits of Belle Isle. It is claimed that a short crossing between Port Manahan, and Milford Haven, m "Wales, could be easily made m seventy two hours by the greyhounds now running .between New York and Liverpool, and the authors of the scheme further^ assert that, during the season of navigation, almost all the mails between Europe and America, at well as the bulk of the passenger trade, would follow the shortest existing route. Public interest m the project is awakened m Canada by the publication of the report of a survey for a line of railway from Quebec to Labrador. The westward connec tions of the projected line would be more easily controlled by the Northern Pacific people than by anybody else. Anybody who wishes to see a selection of the most beautiful artistic and literary souvenirs of New Zealand that have yet been published should call upon Mr H. M. Jones, bookseller, and inspect the books and carde illustrative of the most famous scenes m the North and Middle Islands, of which he has just received a stock. First among them comes " The West Coast Sounds " (J. Wilkie and Co., Duuedin), with beautiful illustrations of our West Coast scenery from sketches by Mr R. Haweridge and the late Mr James Wilkie, and literary descriptions by that intrepid mountaineer, Mr Maljolm Ross. Sketches are given of the many sights seen by passengers on the Union Steamship Company's Sounds excursions, whit h give a good idea of the magnificent graudeur of that part of New Zealand. The booklet is most luxuriously got up, and is a credit to all connected with its publication. Then there are the many publications of Messrs A, D. Willis and Co., Wanganni, which are faithful pictures of some bits of the Wonderland of the North Island com bined with poetic stories of the Maori seers— "The Tohunga " and other stories. From Messrs Willis' establishment is also issued a series of well-executed cards illustrative of the most picturesque characteristics of the Maories, and these are especially suitable for birthday or Christmas cards to friends at a distance, as well c.s those within New Zealand. The whole of these publications, Wilkie's and Willis', are perfectly unique, and we again recommend them to the in spection of our readers.

Fatal Attempt to Escape.

A PRISONER, DROWNED. [per pkess association.] Wellington, September 20. Carl Moeller, furniture dealer, of Wellington, who was arrested m Sydney on a charge of obtaining money here by forging :he endorsement to a promissory note, made a desperate effort to escape from the steamer Hauroto last night, but lost his life m the attempt. About nine o'clock m the evening, when the steamer was off Welljngtpn Heads, Mqeller and McQrill, the constable j n charge, were sitting ou the fore hatph, and the latter left the accused to interview the purser, respecting papers connected with the case which had been given into that officer's charge. Returning m a few minutes Moeller was missed, and a ,thor<ugh. search of the vessel, m which the officers) of thp yestjel were most assiduous, failed to reveal his whereabouts.. Tl:g egirch was continued after the vessel arrived m the harbour, about eleven o'clock, but without avail. In order to aasi>t*the police the vessel anchored m the streair-, and only came alongside the wharf this morning. It was confidently believed Moeller had gone over the side, and thfc view was confirmed when, early this morning, his body, with a cabin life belt attached to it, was found floating near the Te Aro batha. As deceased was missed outside the Heads it is impossible he could have swam to the spot where his body was fou"hft, or even that his fcody could have floated therein fche tiru^ ;"'but as a rope was found over the side of the steamer it, is supposed he lowered himself over the ship's side, and waiting a favor able opportunity made for the shore.

FOOTBALL.

THE CHRISTCHURCH TOURNA MENT. The final ties m the Chrisfcshurch Football Carnival were decided yesterday. The Junior contest was won by Cambridge (winners of the Junior Flag), and the i Senior contest by Linwood, who beat Merivale by a goal (5 points) to two tries (4 points).

ASHBURTON V. UNION (TIMARU).

Th 3 secretary of the Ashburton Foot ball Club yesterday afternoon received a telegram from the Union Club, Timaru— the South Oanlerbmy champions—that they could not get a team to carry out their challenge to the Ashburton Club on Thursday. This inability is much to be regretted, as the Ashburton players kept themselves m good form, and were confident of lowering the colors of the Timaru " conquering heroes.'

"THE A.F.C."

By "The Bot-fly." Sung to an original air composed by Mr A. Walker. There's a jolly football crew, And of them I'll sing bo you, For the grand old Rugby game it is their . pride ;, That the better side may win, For naught else they care a pin, Do the fellows of the A.F.C. Chorus—Do the fellows of the A.F.O. Do the fellows of the A.F.C. That the better side may win, For naught else they care a pin, Do the fellows of the A.F.O. Though some cf us are " fast." And we're often " on'the loose," And sometimes in the scrum get " very tight"; Yet a better lot of chaps You never met, perhaps, Than the fellows of the A.F.C.* Chorus—Than the fellows, etc. That's our banner in the van, Lower its colours if you can, 'JL'waa a present from the ladies of »the Hub ; Round its folds our baUle cry Is to fiercely fight or die, We fellows of the A.F.C. Chorus—We fellows, etc. When the banner's carried out, And we hear the opening shout, With our skipper, see v* spreading o'er the green ; " Go it red and black and yellow," You can hear the youngsters bellow To the fellows of the A.F.O. Chorus—To the fellows, etc. When South we went to play, On July the twentieth day. Their backs they did us very bad indeed ; Yet down at fimaru We did them with our '• screw/ Did we fellows of the A.F.C, Chorus—Did we fellows, etc. And the Captain of our crew Is not unknown to you, He's played the pood old game for many years ; He keeps you " on the hum," Alf's a warrior in the scrum, Fooks, skipper of the A.F.C. Chorus— Fooks, skipper etc., Of those whore in the " scrum " First Price and Healy come, And Fooks who tries to Cow you when you're rash ; See " The Swamp-hen," with his pace, Run " The Bot-fly " such a race, You fellows of the A.F.C. Chorus —You fellows, etc. There's Curtis, Ore. and Proctor, And Alex, big thfee-quarter, Whj iuvo a-ich .-it tirujs doiUj-vovy well indeed ; And Fuck can do the the trick, " Though the beggar hates to kisk — Careless fellow of the A.F.C. Chorus —Careless fellow, etc. There's Anderson and Wilsok, And Simpson and his *' Catskm," And Dave who'll give you any odds you like That the card upon his knee, Isn't what it seems to be, To the fellows of the A.F.C. Chorus—To the fellows, e|c. We've pedagogues a few, I'll mention one or two There's Walker, Fpeight and Maxwell from Dromore ; Fred Bowler's on the list, Sam Baird he isn't missed, All fellows of the A.F.C. Chorus—All fellows, etc. There's another little fellow, He can barrack, he can spell, oh ! ( And the song he sings is "Going, going,-j; gone." Matsoa's full of push and go, Just the boy to run our show Jolly fellow of the A..F.C. Chorus—Jolly fellow, etc. Though its " forward " that I be Still I'd like you all to see That in this club 1 hold an office (two) ; They've put me on the list, As the club's chief pianiste, And fellow of the A.F.C. Chorus—And fellow, etc. •With Cpx our referee Some fellows disagree, But they daren't say he favours etcher side j Of the bankers in the Hub Graves and he are in the Club, Both fellows of the A.F.C, Chorus—Both fellows, etc. My song is near its close, But before the whistle goes There's a member whom you fellows all would miss; He's a sportsman keen and true, And an old "rep" player too, David-Thomas of the A.F.C. j Chorus—David Thomas, etc.

THE WHEAT MARKET.

The history of the London wheat market for July is no more cheerful reading than that for the preceding months, except on one pomt—holders of wheat, whether farmersor merchants, had, by the end of the month, come to the conclusion that prices could fall no further, and on this poor ground some of them endeavored to build up a feel ing of confidence. The cable has since told us .thata lower deep has been readier*, and how the history of August and September, will read we will not attempt to divine. Shippers of wheat at an average cost for whole cargoes of 3s 3s to 3s 6d a bushel have heard with dismay of the grain having been sold m London at 26s to 26s a quarter, ex ship—a far lower price than was contemplated, even taking the unprecedently depressed state of the London market into consideration. Merchants at Home and m America are m the same boat. The British merchant of late years (says the ** Field" m a review of " Mark Lane m July") under-estimated the supplies which British money and British shipping were able to command : he over-bought and over-paid, and is stranded with a dear stock. The Russian famine was a final delusion and snare to him, serving only to show that when there is a full crop m America, " Russia might be frozen up m ice, and the rest of Europe could jog along merrily with wheat at 32s per quarter from other parts. ..,'.. . The July trade was overweighted with the fact that, where of wheat and flour imports 19,000,000 quarters were re quired, the market had bought 3,000,000 quarters more for the cereal year, and weekly receipts swelled, to the total of 500,000 quarters! la the near future, foreign sellers of •wheat are not likely to find that English offers for future supplies will be, as heretofore they have been, upon a scale of prices that cannot be maintained. "Where, a year ago, some five million quarters of whaat were bought m advance at 37s to 39s per quarter, present offers are only 303 to 335. In some degree, July, 1892, has learnt the wheat trade a lesson, that is, not to over-buy supplies ia autumn, and so spoil the market for the future. Where there was a rush to buy a year ago, merchants are now sulking m their counting houses ; and a level of value is being accepted by America, India, and Russia that should be a solid basis for future healthy trade." The state of the market showed that it was calculated new English wheat would be bought at 30s a quarter —an anticipation that has proved oorrect, In fact during the last three months the market has not been affected by any change m the. crop prospects. Even at the low price of wheat English millers were being under-sold by American flour, which, one would think, was a state of affairs not conducive to a return of confidence. There was, however, no prospect that m August and September the European market would be flooded with 900,000 quarters weekly from America. As against this cable messages show that the wheat afloat from all parts for the United Kingdom and the visible stock m America con tinue to bo far larger than they were at the corresponding date of last year. There is every prospect that the world's wheat production for the current year will again exceed the consumption, and, as is the rule when supply exceeds demand, faulty descrip tions—in this case the New Zealand crop —suffers most severely. Farmers m the Colony who still hold their grain are m a sad predicament. At present market quotations wheat is relatively dearer here than m London. Hitherto the local demand has kept up the value of sound grain ; but millers are said to be losing money, and are contracting their operations, so that it is probable prices will weaken. The stoppage of the local mills alone will not be with out its effect. The condition of much of the stock renders it imperative that something be done with it soon, and if it bs forced on the market the result cannot fail to be disastrous. Wheat farmers have had bad times before, but the prospect for the next two months is the blackest they have ever had to face, Their only hope is that the authorities on the trade are as much out m their despondency now as they were m their sanguineness a few months ago. ; In remarking upon the present abnormal state of the grain market, an English contemporary n?akes the fol lowing interesting comparison;— The Imperial average prices (on August 1) of English grain—wheat, 29s 3d ; bar ley, 22s 10d; oats, 21s—compared with mai?!e ? 5.% 235, when reduoed to a weight comparison of H 21b, showed that wheat costs 6s lOd ; barley, 6s sd; oats, 7 s 6d ; and maize, 5s 4d per cwt. Thus, weight for weight, wheat is actually cheaper than oats, and but little dearer than barley. The relative position of oats is attributable to the failure of the hay. harvest at Home, meadow hay being quoted m London at £4 a ton. Millers' offal, however, had not participated m the demand for feeding stuffs, bran and pollard being quoted at the low figure of 80s per cwt.

"The Green Lanes of England."

The Dampier Company have selected Pettit and Conquest's drama, " The Green Lanes or England," for representation here on the evening of Friday next. The company have won golden opinions from all sorts of people down south, and are spoken of'in-term's of high praise T>y the press. The following criticism of the piece to be played here, given by aeon temporary, will doubtless be read with some interest by intending patrons of the company :—v The story is one of every day life, and the fortunes of poor Meg Wfjeatsfcqne are made interesting to a degree. The piece itself is decidedly pic turesque, and the dialogue brilliant and sparkling. It is by the same authors as ' Crime and Punishment,' but to our mind it is a better piece, m that there is more scope for ability all round, and the situa tions are powerful and ably worked oub, The mounting of the play reflects the highest credjfc upon the management both for effect and care of detail. Some really be ;utiful scenery was shown, and the sets were artistically and ably arranged. Par ticular mention may he made of thp first and last acts, which were received with positive enthusiasm by the large audience present. As * Gentleman (Jeorge,' Mr Dampier is a great suoaess m every way, The part is a character sketch, and as played by this able actor, is true to the life and rull of dramatic power. His re citation, *The Charge of the Light Bri gade,' was most admirably delivered, and

( fcho hearty applause that greeted the fine elocutionary effort waa will deserved. Miss Liiy Dampier is an accomplished I and finished actress, prepossessing in ap pearance and polished in style. She has an admirable appearance, and her perfor mance of Meg was a powerful and natural one. She has by common repute made her greatest success in Shakespeare, and i her acting at tunes would intimate that . such was the case. The performance of ! old Wheatatone aa given by Mr Holloway ! was a most meritorious one. The style and accent were both very fine, and no thing could have heon better than his i sce'ie with Meg in the second act. Tho beautiful ease ot" the performance as given by the admirable company is no small part of the success. There is no halting no flaw or hitch of the story, and its powe:ful imorekt is never allowed to fig for one moment, The p>ece is a dram* of most able workmanship, most admirably staged in every detail, and played by an 'excellent company," A correspondent telegraphing las*; night 1 from Oamaru says : —The Dampier Com" pany opened last night to an enthusiastic audience. The building was full to the doors, and the most hearty appreciation was bestowed on the piece — " Green Lanes of England." The company is a splendid one, and the scenery of the piece, which wi>s new, most beautifully and artistically painted. Such a success has not bean seen in Oamaru. The produc tion was most elaborate in stage effect, | a most talented performance, and secured an assured triumph. Alf red Dam pier's appearance was greeted with cheers. This actor had repeatedly to bow his acknow ledgments. Miss Catherine Russell was most artistic in her performances.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HUME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

AUSTRALIAN WINES.

London, September 18. The " Standard " praises Australian wine highly; the only fault to find being its youth. THE SEIZURE OF SEALERS. Great Britain has made a demand upon Russia to explain the seizure of sealers at Copper Island. EGYPT. Lord Rosebery is visiting Paris in order to discuss the Egyptian question with the French Ministry. THE CONGO. Mr Grenfell, an English explorer engaged in delimiting the frontier of the Congo Free State, is besieged by natives in Lunda. QU REN'S COUNSEL, The Colonial Office is considering the opinion expressed by the Hon. W. Madden, of Victoria, that the appoint ment of Queen's counsel is the pre rogative of the Crown. The " Law Journal "■ considers there is no good reason to suppose that the eelonies can have power to appoint, seeing that they have no right to confer other titles.

THE NEW HEBRIDES. Joseph Ebb Smith, a financier who holds three-fourths of the shares in the New Hebrides Company, will probably put his shares on Ik 3 market early in October. This is regarded as a chance for the colonies to secure commercial control of the company. THE COLONIES AT HOME. A letter appears in the »c Daily News " advocating the extension of the colonial fruit and meat trade. The " Economist" thinks the best effect of the stoppage of colonial bor rowing ha 3 been the reduction in the number of Government employees and the increass of farmers. THE SOCIALISTS.

London, September 19. The Socialists are making prepara tions for a great meeting m Trafalgar Square on November 13, to again test the right of public meetings.

RIOTGTJS ELECTIONEERING. The election for South Leeds is being carried on in a riotous manner. At a labor meeting, Mr Mahon, a candidate, was wounded in the head and many others were seriously hurt. DIVIDEND. The Northern Investment Company of New Zealand have declared a divi dend of six per cent and carried for ward ,£3500 to the ieserve.

SINGULAR CALAMITY.

Washington, September 17. Thompson, the City Assessor of Philadelphia, was accidentally im prisoned m a safe. He had to stay there many hours, and the effect was to drive him insane.

RUSSIA AND INDIA.

St. Petersburg, September 17. It is believed that General YanofFs withdrawal from Pamir will satisfy England. Russia Jias ho covert design m sending an expedition to the Pamir. St. Petersburg, September 17. The " Novoe Vremya " hopes that England and Russia will live «• neigh bours m Asia.

AUSTRALIAN.

AQUATICS. Sydney, September 19. In the sculling tournament Croese defeated Lambert on a foul; Neilson, with lOsec start, defeated Stanbury !by two lengths. Time—22min 46sec. The betting was 5 to 2 on the champion, but he was never in it. BROKEN HILL. The hearing of a charge of con spiracy against the Defence Com mittee began at Broken Hill to-day. Since the arrest of the leaders an. enormous amount of interest has been manifested in the case. The Crowr* Prosecutor opened the proceedings in, a strong speech. ~

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, September 19, The Charitable Aid Board have decided to hold an enquiry into the management of: the Oostley Home, owing to charges - published m newspapers but not preferred m writing to the Board. The master and matron, Mr and Mrs Moss, requested the Board to make the enquiry as the charges are groundless. A Maori, Huapsre, seventy years of age, is supposed to have been drowned at Meremere. His canoe was found drifting m the Waikato river. It is supposed the old man tried to swim to it and was drowned, as hia clothes were found on the river bank. It -is proposed to establish an associa tion of sons of sailors on the lines of the Australian Natives Association. . New Plymouth, September 19. For the past three successive Saturday nights an attempt at incendiarism has > been made m New Plymouth. Twice mi unoccupied mill was set on fire, but *>H

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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 said that he would begin to practice physic; This is from the preface to f' Health i The New Method," as edjtgcf by W. Corrie Johnson 160, Tuam 'street;, Christchurch. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be done at home without drugs. His books contains other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold m small pamphlets at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev T. Norris writes:— -V ' The oS*ew Method '< e&irte tq hand, and compared with ft, the 'Hall Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a Jcjj9wle.dgs of what this book con tains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For less than two consultation fees the book will give odvice for lifetime. A circular may b,a obtained or copy seen by sending post card. Copies of books at Mail office.-r ADyr , 10 MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, ! Use Aulsebrook's Self-Raisine Vlour, When Mr Gladstone introduced his Home Rule bill he declared it had many rivals but not m equal. Passing from the region pf politics to domestic life we believe the remark tq be true of Warbttrton Can't Be Beat baking Powder. Try it.—Adyt. Okagknjsix *nd Digestive Bispuitafor Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by Aushshrook *W Co,



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Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc. ; the relief is instantaneous. TVtouswid? gave the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate: —"24th April, 1885 — Messrs Sander and Sons, —It ia with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract Having had inflammation of the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hcursfor nine or ten days it was out of all danger. I would persuade al who may be effected with any. such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find is che"*most wonderful of medicines.—Youis, etc.*} E J. Curxow, Wattle street, Sand hurst.—(Ad vt 5



CT.S.S CO ;jfjCj 17-BS"CC lii UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne— Tuesday. MILES & GO. Agents for MR T. BULLOGK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET.-A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together wit"h Coach House and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. FOR SALE—A comfortable Cottage centrally situated m Methven Township, together with two sections or five at the option of the purchaser. Very easy terras. FOR SALE, cWp.— Half-acre, together with small Cottage, situated on the North Belt near the High School. i TO LET.—Four-roomed Cottage, well situated on the AJford Forest Road. FOR SALE.—Capital Building Bite, Peter street, being T.S. 780, first-class ' Land. T, BULLOCK Estate Agent. Mm . mii_i_.«i ..JJII.-i 1.11 HIM ''»'""."' ' _J COLKVANB AND So / JfCCALYPTE EX tract is the otily genuine m the market, and was a warded medaJs and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kid"ey Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents — .AHHIiUBTOSr P'-'VG COMIANY." HOW A&® YOU ? 'Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. Tfeey have wade roe so strong."— [Apvx t



ftW:-*iiie<s. CASH Advertisenjcaijs under rh-s heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WOKDS 1/-. Addresses may be Wt at this Office. FOR Sale ac Kaiapoi, seven-roomed 1 house and quarter acre land. Apply \ A. W. DoufiAix, Kniapoi, or John (i*f~ ham, Ashburtan woollen factory. 9 132 WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices ; Us lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. OMJSRSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the Ust, and the cheap est. Small 'roods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. Aerial solicited. —W. J. SlLfor.-K. 4t^182 ATCH. your Chickens early ; Brown and White Leghorns, AmUlusians, and Black Spanish e?gs. Guaranteed pure otrains. H. G. Flower, East Street. CHEAP BOOKS.—AII Books at Eng lish Prices for this month only. Several volumes soiled, at Less than Half-price. Books at all pr?oes ; from One Penny t« Five Pounds each.— L. F. Andrewes, Stationers' Hall. O CJ ALER'S Prize Competition will O» O be Closed on September 21. All papers must be sent m by that date. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be oltained m Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." WANTED Known—We are now show ing the most stylish and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect. r-H. C. Segers, Melford House, . CVTANTJKD—Uentleroen betore buying ▼ » their Suits and Clothing of ah descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must b« sold regardless of cost.— H C. Sboers, Melford House. WANTED Known—That Robert Dorm, late manager for James Craigie, Painter, will still continue the Painting Business m all its branches. Any orders left at Messrs John Orr and Co.'s, or at his private residence, Moore street, will be promptly attended to. B*lo4 MRS CONLAN and Miss Arsott, v Costume Makers, have* removed to Triangle—next Hanrahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from 10s 6d. ?§la4 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C- Seoers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. _^ ALL Wool Colonial 'iweed Suits to measure j fit and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Roberi Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Man, Saunders' Buildings. W~ Extender our sincere thanks to 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. EARLY Seed Pocatoes7best varieties Vegetable and Flower Scads, Ryegrass, Clovers, Maize, Oat Sheaf and Slraw Chaff, Onions, Apples, Trees, Plants, etc. Save a large portion of your money by purchasing for cash from J. THr.MAS^JJaveJock^toeet-^ ANTED Known—My workshop is still m same place, East Btreet, 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. Hardiey, 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. * STARTED Known—Pumps, Pumps VV Pumps. I have on hand the largest stock m town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spoutmg, Bidging. and Down Pipe to any strength, 6ize or pattern.—J. W. Haßi'l/EY, East street. "aInTETT **X no wn — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost paoe, some below cost, for two months. Great Bargains. The stock is the choi-cst m A*hburton. Hid superior own niake v kept on hanr}, unsurpassed m New Zealand. A. staff of men kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, and done on the shortest notice.rr? J. Moiscm, East Street Town Hali sh< p.



Obaighead & Bbrrtman (Uteßp.rtoir and Berrvman, and H. and W. Oraighead, Amalgamated). WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR ' NEW HUMMMSB GOODS BPLENDID AB SOKffIfeA^Iw%MMEE TWEEDS '^sugss&i ss»Jffiffl sswTr- w ; T iPPWT STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER .£1 SH°yi?in BNGLKH TWEED TROUSERS 21s. GOOD E^J?^ OUR PEIOES. HCOMPAKi- w reputation for , & W. V; FIRST - CLASS FIT and *«*^- WORKMANSHLP has long been established m this /listricr and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of "SJii « and Tailorina m every particular, our customers • JlJiiMttl o\i getting satisfaction m every respect. n»aydepLnamia« « SHIRTS, TIES, &c. WBt AND SHOE, A COMPLETE STOOK^MENSAN^ i^urhewl &• Berryman, "•^STSTuSiT ABHBUBIPS,,



W H. Collins & Co et »y«7 detcription. W. hOl O. Uqri -* mMtOompW. Stook. o« «HUPS KAIUUU In tht County, 6TTR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT t V d2 tS p6«on»l supervirion of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of Pfcinti supplied BIBCH TIMBEB AT 88 6d PER tOOft Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W, H. COLLINS & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. -♦V — — »,^« f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| Gr j y Valley Coal Company.



-ATJGITB THE WOMAN'S FRIEND STOVE MAT. POSITIVELY INDESTRUCTIBLE. r oonrinoed. f f OT th« n«"erf'^ThlMaton theoSn fire. If the Mat becomes soiled, t£S+l mJ!s.'& SX^SSr to the flKl "nd burn "°tn dMn- New Zealand Clothing Factory, ■■■; ■■■■ ' AGENT* ~ S. SALEK, -Watcbmaker and Jeweller. (MMPOBiBT PBBMIBRB HI RBFBEBHMEKT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEABED AT AKTY PBICB titoni op«.ing with .« entirely * .tock^ Wedding Present*, Birthday presents, C u«^presentation Testimonials. TM. wttl U lound Jb -*JI - tSiT CO3T PMOK W%tohmaking aiwl Jewellery Repairing carried on as usttal 8. &AXJSZK* WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



HARTLEY BROS. MONSTER CLEARANCE OF SPENCER'S STOCK OF DRAPERY, ETC. COMMENCES ON Saturday, September 3. Every Article REQARDLESSOF COST. A THOBOTJ3H Genuine Clean Out. Visit us at once AND SECVBE THE BARGAINS.