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THE BERLIN-VIENNA RACE.

Berlin, October 7. Count S,arheinburg, an Austrian, completed the ride from Vienna to Berlin m 71 htfurs 34 minutes, and secures the frst prize and a silver bust of the Empeior of Germany, presented by the latter. Baron Reitzenstein, a German, finished the journey m 73 hours 6 minu;es, notwithstanding that he was lost m a fog for a time. Ho takes second prize and a silver statuette presented by the Emperor of Ausrria. Lieut. Mikloss, an Austrian, who took \ 731 hours, was third, The next I fourteen to finish were all Austrians. I

UGANDA.

Msgr. Hirth believes that evacuation of Uganda by the British East Africa Co. will result m a repetition of the Soud*n disaster.

(Received October 8,10.50 a.m.)

THE CHURCH CONGRESS.

London, October 7. At the Anglican Church Congress an animated discussion took place on the subject of vivisection, during which Bishops Barry and Moorhouse attacked the practice. The Bishop of Edinburgh declared that disastrous results would follow if it were supposed that Bishops Barry and Moorhouse were the voice of the church m this matter. Dr. Horsley, F.R.S., attacked Bishop Barry with considerable warmth, and quite a scene was the result.

THE MERCANTILE BANK.

The Official Receirer has published the result of his investigations into the affairs of the Mercantile Bank of Aus tralia. He states that many of the matters connected with its manage ment demand searching enquiry. The funds m hand he considers sufficient to pay a first dividend of 2s 6d iv the £, and he advises that the liquidators should collect the whole of the un called capital m easy instalments. The explanation made by Sir M. Davies to the meeting of shareholders m Mel bourne, he considers very unsatisfac tory. The receiver has realised all the assets m England, and estimates that the amount will reach £57,000. The total amount owing to unsecured credi tors m London is £1,036,000, of which £998,000 is due to depositors.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received October 8, noon.)

AN OFFICIAL VISIT.

Sydney, October 8,

Mr Brjace, of the Stock Department, who represents New South Wales at the triennial Stock Conference to be held m Wellington at the latter end of this month, has been instructed to report to the Government on the foreign meat and dairy industries m New Zealand.

WATER AND ELECTRICITY.

A strong syndicate of Sydney and Melbourne capitalists has been formed to utilise the water of the rivers Colo and Grosse for the transmission of electric power to Sydney. The esti mated cost is £500,000.

BROKEN HILL.

It is officially announced that 850 men are at work m the Proprietary mine at Broken Hill; 9300 ounces of .silver has been produced this week.

SPORTING.

THE CAULFIELD MEETING.

'IIER PKBSs ASSOCIATION.)

JrfjBLBOtJRNE, October 7. • The seif •wtiowa of the Press Association's went are---CaulSe* .fcJtekes-Bungebah, S Oamoo> > Hurdles - Islander, WoonookerW^J Debutante S takes- Vestata, Salutation, >nster; Guineas- Autonomy, Culloden, Ga7*io 5 Stee P e' chase—Oamperdown, Egyptian, M»»m» • Toorak Handicap--E.K, SternT^ 861 Walolo.

NORTH OTAGO SPRING MEETING

Oamaru, Oefcober 7. for the North Otago Jockey Club's races the following handicaps have been trade by Mr George Dowse : — Oamaku Hubdle Race ; two miles.— Smuggler, list 301 b ; Trimolite, list 31b; Eebel, 10st51b; Kilmarnock, lOst 31b; Wild Irishman, 9st 71b ; Invader, 9sfcslb; Fraud, 9st. Spring Handicap, 1\ mile.—-Saracen Bstl2lb; Derby, Bst; Tempest, 7stl2lb; Wayland, 7st 91b ; Mariner, 7st 51b ; Finetta, 7st 31b ; Jacob Faithful, 7st 21b; Welcome Nat, 7st. Bbbcastle Handicap, seven furlongs. —Catamount, 9st; Exile, Bst; Kate Greenaway, 7stl2lh ; Warnrgton, 7sb7lb; Lady Mab, 7st 51b ; Kondmella, 7st 51b ; Lounger, 7st 21b; Tournament, 7st; Bothamstead. 7st; Satyr, 6st 121 b; Chevy, 6et 91b ; Kitty, 6st 71b ; Chatsworth, 6st 71b. Novel Race ; six furlongs,—Rangiora, 9st 51b ; Collingwood, Bst 91b ; Sweep, 7st 121 b ; Moderation, 7st 91b ; Geordie, 7st 51b ; Harry 7st 31b ; Pop Gun, 7st 21b; Trixie, 6st 101 b. Flying Handicap ; 6 furlongs,— Con iurer, Bst 121 o ; Roseleaf, Bst 71b ; Way land. Bst 51b ; Finetta, Bst ; Jacob Faith ful, 7st 131 b ; Exile, 7st 121 b; Kate Greenaway, 7«t 101 b; Welcome Nat, 7st 101 b ; Warrington, 7st 51b ; Lady Mab, 7st 31b ; E-ondinella, 7st 31b ; Glencairn, 7st; Lounger, 7st; Tournament, 6st 121 b.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB.

Napier, October 7. The following acceptances have been received: — Trial Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys. One mile and a half.— Aorare, lOsb 71b ; Chester, 9tit 121 b ; Oaloola, 9st 101 b ; Othello, $U 71b ; Bisk, 9st 91b. Criterion Stakes Handicap, of 60 soys. One mile.—St Malo, 7sfc 81b ; KebeUion, 7st 71b ; Wyvern, 7st 51b ; Free Lance, 7st; Kins George, 7st; Kathleen, 6st 121 b ; Vision, Ost 81b. .Napier Park. Stakes Handicap of 200 hoys. One mile and a quarter.—The Dancer, 9st; Swivel, Bst llib ; Strephon, Bst 71b ; Rosefeldt, Bat 71b ; Revolution, 7st 121 b ; Pearl Powder, 7st 51b ; Ku penga, 7st 51b ; Queen of Trumps, 7st 41b. Sapling Stakes Handicap, of 80 soys. Four furlongs.—St Cecilia, Bst 71b; Zanella, 7at 71b ; Mars, 7st 71b ; Hacata, 7ab 71b. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 soys. Two wiles.—Kaimanawa, list; Tiritea, lOst 121 b ; Gondolier, lOst 81b ; Aorere, lOst 51b ; Disturbance, 9»t 121 b ; Worth, 9sb 71b ; Viola 11,9 st 71b ; Othello, 9st. Railway Hanoicai', of 100 soys. Six furlongs.—Tlie Dancer, 9dt 71b ; Swivel, 9st 21b ; Pearl Powder, 7st W)lb ; Rebel lion, 910 ; Ivupen^a, 7st 01b; Huer fana, 7sfe lib;. Heather Bell, 7st lib; Ivathleen, 7stj North Atlantic, 6st 121 b,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PEKSS ASSOCIATION,

MARGARINE ACT.

London. October 6. Mr W. B. Perceval has proposed to Mr Munro that New Zealand and 1 Victoria shall take joint action to urge the British Government to enforce the the provisions of the Margarine Act, which is now a dead letter. He thinks the colonial butter trade would benefit if the Act were scrictly carried out. CHOLERA. A death from cholera has occurred at Cork. AN EFFECT OF BORROWING. Mr W. R. Arbuthnot, Chairman of the Bank of Australasia, at a meeting of the shareholders threw the blame on the facility for floating loans m the past of the abnormal inflation m the labor and share markets m the co lonies. PERSONAL. LoNDOir, October 7. j The Rev James Spurgeon is out of danger. SOCIALISM. Mr John Burns is of opinion that we shall soon see Socialism applied to municipal, industrial, and national questions.

AQUATIC.

Paris, October 6. French oarsmen defeated an Eng lish crew m a two-mile race on the Seine by two and a half lengths. Time —10 minutes 25 seconds.

DAHOMEY.

Paris, October 7

The French troops routed the Da homeyans at Pongnessa, killing 2000. Their own loss was only 19 killed and 22 grounded. THE FRENCH TARIFF. The French Customs revenue for the September quarter has decreased £250,000 owing to the new tariff' The working classes are protesting, and there is a growing agitation m France against the protection tariff, especially m so far as it affects wool.

VENEZUELA.

New York, October 6. Despatches from Venezuela regard ing the civil war which is still lingering on m that country, say that General Crespo defeated the Government forces at Valencia and captured some of the ministers. Six hundred were killed,

THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

Washington, October 7. The Democrats have carried Georgia by a majority of 70,000.

BLACK MOUNTAIN EXPEDI TION.

Oalcltta, October 6. The Black Mountain expedition cap tured an important stronghold of the malcontents. It is believed the cam paign is endtd.

AUSTRALIAN.

BROKEN HILL.

Sydney. October 7. A large eight hour demonstration has been held at Broken Hill. Seven thousand men marched m procession through the streets. Strike matters are unchanged, and so far neither side has displayed any weakness. POLITICAL. The new Electoral Bill which has been introduced into the Legislative Assembly provides for the reduction of the number of members of the House from 137 to 125. Electorates are to be defined by a Commission, on similar lines to those adopted by New Zealand, and there is to be a periodical distri bution every ten years, or, when the population increases 33 per cent, at in tervals of five years. Paupers, crimi nals, aliens aud lunatics are to be dis qualified. All elections will take place on one day. Nomination proceedings and the deposit with nomination papers have been abolished. THE WAB&ACKNABEAL i- MURDER. Me^botjbne, October 7. ■p- o t« *-h© negro charged with being rrato, ... # he murder of Corn . which Mrs 0 Bnen was &„uvvuv death, has been acquitted.

THE BUTTER TRADE.

Adelaide, October 7- \ The Butter Bonus Bill, which pro vides for the payment of a bonus of 2d per lb on butter m quantities not less than 5001bs, has passed through Com mittee m the Legislative Assembly.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, October 5. Great interest is being taken m the jubilee of Scotch pioneer settlers. By the Duchess ofArgyle and Jane Gifford, on Monday, colonists are coming from the Bay of Islands m the north and Christ church m the south. A list has been re ceived by the Secretary of no less than 400 persons who have been m Auckland 50 to 60 years. Wellington, October 7. Paora Parau, aged 82, a chief of the Ngatik&hunu, East Coast, died yesterday evening at his late residence, Waimutu, Hut. He belonged to Turanganui, Gis born", md when trouble arose between Te Kooti and the Government, he took j an active part m connection therewith ; and headed a company of voluntesrs and friendly natives m order to secure the capture of Te Kooti. He was rewarded for these services with a pension.

Loyal Pioneer Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U.

The Springbura Oddfellows' Lodge cele brated their eleventh anniversary by a tea, concert, and ball on Friday last m the Springburn School. In spite of the un favorable weather there was a full house, and the entertainment was a decided success, chiefly owing to the indefatigable efforts of Mr T. A, Williams. About 150 persons safe down to tea,, and seemed to have a pleasant time, thanks to the untiring efforts and good management of Mesdames W. B. Hood, E. A. Jago, and McMillan. Both rooms of the school were very tastefully decorated. The concert was opened with an overture — piano and violin—by Mrs Claridge and Mr- Gates. Mr Williams recited a prologue, which he had composed for the occasion. Mrs C. Good's fine voice was heard to advantage m the soug " Don't forget thu fireside," Mr James Price was encored for his song "Old time memories." Mrs Claridge contributed two songs, " To-day "and "The , cottage clock," m a pleasing manner. Mi I Williams gave two comic songs m character. I The duet, "What are the wild waves say ing," was very nicely sung by Mrs Lylian and Mrs Cooper, and Mr H. A. Gates sang " Kateßielly "and " The bachelor's dinner,' for both of which he was encored. A stump speech m character was delivered by Mr W. H. Moses. The first part of the entertain ment concluded with a short play, " A silent woman." The characters m it were well sustained by Mrs E. A. Jago, Mr Williams, and Mr Joseph Price. In the second part of the entertainment Mr Williams presented the P.G. Certificate to Bro V. Ellen, and took the opportunity of giving an interesting address on "Odd fellowship ," Mrs Stewart and Mrs Dray ton sang the "Gipsy Countess;' successfully, and Mrs Good and Mr Cooper rendered the A.B.C. duet " very well." Mrs Lylian sang " The bridge " very nicely, and Mr A. Green contributed a step dance, after which a negro farce prolonged a rather lengthy pro gramme. The inevitable dance followed, and judging by the faces of the dancers next day, must have been kept up to a late, or rather early, hour. On the whole the enter tainment was one of the most successful that has ever been held m Springburn, and x\tr Williams must be complimented on the success of hia efforts

ROAD BOARDS.

RANGITATA.

The ordinary meeting of the Rangitsta Road Board was held at the office, Lis more, on Monday, October 3. Present- Messrs Harper, (Chairman), Goodwin, Peter, and Sawle. OBSTRUCTION. The Clerk reported that he had seen Mr Bell, respecting fence across the road through his property, and he (Mr Bell) had undertaken to remove ifc. WARDS. The Chairman stated that the Commit tee on going into the question of sub divisions had found that the boundaries decided upon at the last meeting of the Board would be inconvenient and un workable, and had therefore amended them. A sketch plan of the boundaries of the sub-divisions, together with written definitions of such boundaries and the approximate valuation of each ward, was submitted by the Clerk and approved. The Chairman moved that the sub divisions as shown on the sketch plan be adopted, and that the Clerk be instructed fco advertise the same. Seconded by Mr Goodwin and carried. Petitions m accordance with the boundaries adopted were ordered to be prepared and circulated for signature. LOAN. Memorandum from Mr Purnell, solictor, as to the steps to be taken by the Board to obtain a loan for public works, was read. Kesolved—That it be notified that a special order will be passed at the next meeting of the Board, adopting the Local Bodies Loans Act., 1886, generally. DANGEROUS ROAD. The attention of the Board was directed to a dangerous place on the "Winslow road, where shingle had been taken out to repair a ford.-—The Clerk was instructed to notify the County Engineer. CORKESPONDENCE, An application was received from Mr H. Corbeft for the name of James Reid to be substituted for his own on the roll. —From Mr Goodwin, for the name of Mrs S. K. Goodwin to be substituted for his own on the rate roll for R.S's. 3973, 12484, 30810, 30811, 30812, 30813, 36263, —From Mr Edward Gcldthorp Beckett, that his name be placed on the roll for R.S's. 16306, 16307, and pert 20586, part of the Anama estate. — From W*. Middleton Beckett, that his name be placed on the roll for part R.S. 24228, part Anama estate.—Approved. From the Clerk to the Coldstream Road Board, m reply to letter respecting work on Boundary road. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, stating that the Land Board had approved of this Board's proposals for the expendi ture of " thirds " on water supply works, and that they would be glad to have addititional proposals submitted for other works.—The Clerk was instructed to for ward proposals for the formation of about six and a quarter miles of roads to accom modate perpetual lease settlers ; this to be the commencement of a general <*eh.6me of road making m that part of the 1 distru,.,. bounty Engineer, covering Iromthe v. construction of new statement of cost 0 . """^ j water races. , , v,;,. From Mr W. Dellow, offering iJIB services as poundkeeper at Mayfield. From Mr J. Boyle, respecting water race.—-Referred to the County Engineer. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £4917s 2d were passed for payment. TENDERS. Tenders were accepted for—Hinds to Bridge road—T. Rainey ; Hinds road to river—T. Rainey ; Bridge to Mayfield road—Gallagher Bros. ; Mayheld to Anama road —Gallagher Bros. INSPECTIONS. J The Clerk was instructed to inspect the j pound and procure new paddock ; also to inspect fords at Maronan and Mayfield, ! and roads at Hinds township. | The Board then adjourned.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs Lyttelton (chairman), Coster, Richards, Lambie and Stringfellow. ANNUAL MEETING. The chairman stated that the annual meeting had lapsed for want of a quorum, and that ib would now be held on Nev. 3. overseer's kefokt. : B|The clerk reported that the wet weather had kept back the work of main tenance contractors. Gravel pits have been attended to. Acting under instruc tion, he had seen the Railway Engineer with regard to approaches to the railway station, and the department had sanc tioned the necessary work being done. Owners of Cherlsey sections were now taking steps to clear gorse.offthe roads. Rates were not being paid up to time, and final notices should be sent out. The maintenance contracts expire on Novem ber 5, and it will be necessary to advertise for fresh contracts. It would be advis able to make the contracts smaller and for three years instead of one. This would be a better and cheaper way of getting the work done. The Land Board had forwarded £125 7s 7d on account of Kakaia village settlement. The works at the Board's premises were progress! n ; satisfactorily. Some further repairs than those authorised by the Board had been found necessary. "thirds." Sir John Hal 3wrote re "thirds," ac knowledging receipt of petition. The Land Office wrote, stating it had 4essecl to pay £s&> of accrued "thirds.

subject to the a,p'-roval of the House. Resolved thai the clerk should make forma] application for theamountof £WO. The receiver of Lard Revenue wrote coverins £100, Rakaia Village Settlement., VTOKKft, ETC. _ The sub-cjmmittee reported having let | several contracts during the month, and their action was approved of. Jt was resolved that the clerk should obtain offers for the two lots of gum saplings on Three-chain road, and submn them to the chairman and one memoer. Final notices were ordered to be issued re unpaid rates- It was decided that paths be formed to the railway station. Contraccor Rielly was eriven notice that unless his maintenance contract be properly completed by November 5, the Board would have the work done at his cost. The request of the Mount Hutt Koad Board for the metalling of 20 chains on Thompson's track was agreed to. The question of letting maintenance contracts wad held over till next meeting. Resolved that tenders be called for metalling Wolsley road from Murphy's to Stott's corners. Resolved that Mitcham Road be tussocked and reformed from Magson's Road to boundary corner, and metal four chains on top of terrace. Resolved that the Mount Hutt Board be asked if they will agree to reform Mitcham Road to the south-west corner of R.S. 25899, and metal the same fifteen yards to the chain. Mr Gee received an extension of time on his contract. The County Council wrote giving cost of race m Lauriston£2Bßs2d—Ordered to be put on pay sheet when received from Government. Mr Welsh obtained permission to take shingle from the pits. The Treasury Department forwarded £125 subsidy on rates.—The clerk was instructed to make further enquiry into the matter. The Upper Ashburton Road Bowd wrote, agreeing to pay for metalling done m their district. The County Council wrote stating there were no county roads. Resolved to call for tenders for reform ing road from the pound to the cemetery. The Clerk was instructed to meet Mr Richards at Anderson's, and see what coulrl be done to clear the road of flood water. Mr Lambie and the Clerk were in structed to inspect and see what was re quired on Boundary read. Resolved that no more money be paid contractor Reilly till his work was finished according to specification. The Clerk was instructed to have some books printed for small birds. ACCOUNTS. Accounts for £91 14s were passed for payment and the members met as a Ceme tery Board, and after passing accounts adjourned.

Ashburton Post Office.

ALTERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT.

Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., sent us the following telegram yesterday :— " Having applied to the Postmaster- General, along with Major Steward, 1 have now an assurance that the alterations to the Post and Telegraph Offices will b» provided for m the Supplementary Estimates."

Parliamentary

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

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Wellington, October 7. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. ELECTORAL BILL. The managers reported that tho second conference on the Electoral Bill had proved abortive. Dr Pollen moved that the Council's amendments be not insisted on. The Hons. Stewart, Stevens, and Grace said that the managers for the Council had done the best m their power to bring about a compromise. They yet hoped that wiser counsels would prevail with the House Eventually Dr Pollen withdrew his motion, and thq subject dropped. ] BILLS ADVANCED. The Westland and Nelson Coalfields Act Amendment Bill, the Native Lands Validation of Titles Bill, Wanganui River Trust Amendment Bill, and the Patea Harbor Endowment Bill went through Committee and passed the final stages. The Public Reserves Vesting and Sales Bill was read a second time. At 5.30 the Council adjourned till next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2,30 p,.tn. GHBMI.S (USE, The Public Petitions Committee re ported that while they were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to justify them m advising any definite action m the Cherais case, they recommend that the case shoull be carefully considered by the Executive. The Chairman of Com ktee .^* ${ **' lls» wished to make a i «faipment of t&9 case. buC was not aUoXdTo do bo. He«ldthathe wished to proclaim to the House ar.d to the world that he had come to the conclusion that the convict Chemis was innocent of the crime for whit* kn was suffering. STOCK. AN» RABpi'S. The report of the Stock and Rabbits Committee congratulated the Colony on its almost entire immunity from stock disease. There would very soon be a clean sheel w for ftS cattla were con cerned- They were pleased to {earn from the Minister for Agriculture that it was his intent^ to appoint a Government officer to deal witih the insect _ pests,^ They recommend the introduction^ of elementary agricultural teaching into State schools, and that Government take immediate steps to deal with the rabbit pest. The Committee understood that at tho Australasian Stock Conference to be held here shortly the Colony will re ceive a clean bill of health m regard to i After a long discussion the report, was I i adopted. j GOVERNMENT FKINTING OFFICE. Mr W. Hutchison presented the report ( of "the special Committee appointed _to enquire into the Government printing office. It contains a number of minor recommendations, but the one of chief public interest is that the Government jrinter be instructed to refrain from taking private work for the printing office m any way m competition with private printing offices. The Committee also recommended alterations m the office to cost £400 to secure better light for the compositors, QUESTIONS. ■Replying to questions ib was stated that Government were of opinion that it, was not desirable to appoint a Royal Commission to enquire into the ossse of ex-Judge Kdwards ; that Government would make enquiries with a view to cutting up the Auckland Islands into small grazing runs ; that steps would be taken to give effect to the report of tho Commissioner of Police relative to a new classification of the force; that $o»rern ment would do their kpji io, push' on tho Government i-pilway lino through tho Forty-Mile Bush m view of the con tinuous slip on the Manawatu Gorge line. The House rose at 5,30 p.m.

1 The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. I^HE SHOPS ANT) SHOP ASSISTANTS BILK, Mi- Reeves brought, up the report; of the conference ot" both J-Jmihes on the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, and said that the amendments ma c by the Council m the measure had been ncoepted by the j House managers, an ;id<ii:ion being made to include apprentices and improvers among those who come under the pro visions of the Bill. He had accepted the Council's amendments under protest, and he did so with the belief that the Bill, m its present shape, would not jwnain long on the statute hook of the colony. In its present form the measure was a poor and feeble compromise, and it would almost have been better if the Council had re jected it altogether. The report was agreed to. THE FATE OF THE ELECTORAL BILL. Mr Seddon reported that the confer ence on the Electoral Bill had failed to arrive at a compromise. He regretted to say that the measure must, therefore, be dropped. The managers from the House had done all that lay m their power to meet the managers of the other branch of the Legislature without departing from the great principles that were at issue. The responsibility for the dsstruction of this Bill rested with the Legislative Council, and he felt sure that the country would endorse the stand taken by the House of Representatives. He moved that the report ot the managers lie on tho table. Mr Saunders said that they were asked to-night to sink a great principle and to drop the most,important Bill that had ever been brought before the House, be cause of a difference of opinion m regard to some details. He moved an amend ment that the Bill be not dropped, and that the amendments of the Council m the women's franchise clause be agreed to. A debate lasting several hours ensued. At 12.15 a.m. Mr Duncan moved the adjournment of the debate. Mr Rolleston said that this was no doubt an attempt to stifle debate, and if members had any independence m them they would not allow such conduct to be perpetrated. It was evident that the Government wanted to adjourn this de bate m order to get the Standing Orders suspended, and keep them there till the Governor s message was received pro roguing Parliament. They had better have a "star chamber" at once than government of this kind. Mr Seddon said that there was no occasion for Mr Rolleston to lose his temper, as the Government had no idea of suspending the Standing Orders. He submitted that there was very good reason for *an adjournment as it was possible the Council might give way to morrow and allow the Bill to pass as it left the House. ,

[ After further discussion the motion for the adjournment of the debate was carried by 34 to 23. Mr Duncan m.jved that the debate be resumed on Saturday. Mr Rolleston moved as an amendment that the resumption of the debate be made the first order for next sitting. Mr Seddon reminded the leader of the ' Opposition that it was for the Govern ment to arrange the Order Paper. Mr Rees said he was forced to believe that if the Council withdrew all their ob jections to tho measure, the Acting- Premier would not pass it. He chal lenged M.v Seddon to make resumption of the debate the first order of the day on Saturday, and appoint fresh managers from the House, and he was convinced women's franchise would be law on Monday. Mr O'Connor appealed to Mr Seddon m a similar strain. Hon. W. Pj* Reeves repudiated the charges hurled at the Government several times duiing the evening that they were acting with the grossest insincerity on the female franchise question, and said the Premier had really injured his health m his endeavours to pass the Electoral Bill. He appealed to the supporters of the Government to stand by them and refuse t,o accept Mr Rolleston's amendment. Mr Blake said that for many years he i held the leader of the Opposition m very high esteem, but Mr Rolleston's conduct that evening had cauvsed his (Mr Blake's) opinion of that gentleman to deteriorate many degrees. After a very animated discussion Mr Rollescon's amendment was lost by 34 to 19, and Mr Duncan's motion was carried. At 2.30 a.m. the House adjourned till 2 p.m.

DEATH of TENNYSON.

(PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, October 6. Sir Andrew Clarke states that Lord Tennyson's death was chiefly due to natural decay, but was assisted by in fluenza and suppressed gout. Only three hours before the final scene, the last moments of the Laureate were cheered by a telegram from the Queen, the receipt of which evidently gave him great pleasure. The remains will be buried m Westminster Abbey, close by Browning's grave. It is expected that Algernon Swinburne will be the next Laureate. London, October 7. The press commenting on Lord Tennyson's death laments the loss of one of England's noblest sons. The for eign press publish appreciative notices. The American press joined m the general outburst of condolence aud praise to his genius. Mr IJallam Tennyson, son of the late poet, will write his father's biography. Many shutters m the West End of London were closed and church bells tolled, Sir E.dw}n Arnold, Lewis Morris, and Alfred Austin have published poems m memory of the departed laureate. The Queen has telegraphed to Lady Tennyson, expressing her deep regret, and messages of condolence were re ceived from a number of other Royal personages. During his last hours the late Lore) Tennyson read « Oymbeline," turning the pages, of the book himself. (Received October 8, 10.20 a.m.) London, Ootober 7.. The remains of Lord Tennyson will be publioly interred next to Brown ing's grave, on Wednesday.

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, lßoj



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |==a=™iPo WO i:.R DIP. ||BI^BJ§SC» DIP: (^ON-POISONOUS.) 'Ct^^fMr^^i^u!^__^ em (POISOXOCS.) lined »nd recommended bx-^- Wofc ' 'rtted *nd recommended l»y— Flock. J. D. Ritchie Chief 3n*pe<&tar | Dalgety «fc Co., Otago ... 93,000 of Stool; (as Manager o* . Handysidb, Robekts & Co., Mpwnt Royal ■ Static-\ ;, 24,000 Wellington ... ... 3<.0T0 0. G, Tbifp, Cftpt*- 1- J' 50 000 C. J. Harp«b, Oant^rbury ... 20,000 G-W-^ P AE Amur" Yon 18 000 R.W Chaman  ... «,00g F. H. Biohmokp, Mar borough 14,000 ™IIONO „. o>o oo B. D. McLean Hike's Bay 60,000 h Hu^ MANA6EU'W^oaof eSisbS W.OOQ And by mkny oth^r well-known Flock owners- **■*-*-* m New Zealand, and many millions throughout the world. ]?riee~(in kegs) sOs per cwt iprice—(ir. casks) £5s Gci per ma ] m JOOO Gallons Dip. Another wcl'-known Powder Dip costs half 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. ag much aga j n . Compaie the prices. chief agents—BlacUlmrncanil Co., Christchurch. DISTRICT AGENTS-JJ£il es and "00,, Abhburteu and Itokafo,



§UVHKB, 1893. GREAT SB.OW OF ELEGANT SPRING NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON, kx AORANGI. Special Attention of the Ladies is called *-o the DBESS DEPARTMENT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF'PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOODS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Far m excess of any previous year. 12,000 yards of RIBBON, quite new, at half price. CORSETS m all the best makes, V and N, Invigorator, Featherbone, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Cestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES, at 4s lid. 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42s 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth 14s 3d. [A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS-BRUSbBLS AND TAPEBTY £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AN 1) SHOES. Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR.



WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late]o£thejfirm of^Sparrow.and Berryman), ! ' ' ' .■ •■ ■-.■■ Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE . .'-■■■ i ■ ■ Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that hay« never been heard of m Ashbilrton^ , I ■ . . j. • i Come -and See for Yourself, 273 ■■■'■' ''■■.■ •»l '■■ NBWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE 'THE ADDRESS : [JjjJ* The Shop between J. Scaly and Oo.'s and H. G. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ 8 200



;j CRAIGHi^D 8: BERRYMAN j (Late Sparrow and Berrymftn, and H. nud AY. Cnii-.'head, Almalgamaied). ; f WE HAVPJ JUST LAND D O'JR .NEW SUMMKK GOODS (ex s.s. Arawa), comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW TWEED 3 FANCY SCOTCH SUITINGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS* FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, &c. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. (iOOO JHIGULINII IWEE9 TltOUttCftS, ilw, COMPARE OUR PRICES. Imnnrtant — TT &r \XF / reputation for lM[JUrLuni % "El_ n (5C VV • \J FIRST-CLASS PIT and WORKMANSHIP has long been established m this district, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Cutting 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 MENS AND BOYS BOOTS AND SHOES. , BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, ftc. « o ■ "■ Craighcad and Berry man, TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTGN.



Toilet Requisites m endless variety. James UIcGhEtEOOR, EAST STREET. Tucker & Bean THrAVIi for sale all kinds of GOAL, WHITU & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PKODTJCE. OAT 3, BRAN, CHAFF, etc. tucker"! bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for — Sharplin f.n,d Co., Sawmillers, Alfbrd Forest, Deering All Steel Binders, Odams* Superphosphates. TUCKER~4 BEAN, WEST STREET. j~~ MOUNT SOMERS " roil,! COAfi! Superior QuaJ^ ynow being offered to the Public. FOR A L I JBY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE 0, B. KNIGHT.



PuDiic .Notices. ""hampstead school"" CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Friday, October 21. 9 98 TsHBURTON MUSICAL~icCIj3TYr NEXT PRACTICE OF "The Messlali," AT THE SCHOOLOF MUSIC, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10. A FULL attendance of present and in tending members is requested. Special Business—Appointment of Con ductor. PETER WILLUMS, 10 20 Hon, Sec. LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from. Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. ASHBURTON~AGRICULTURAL AN D PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL MEETING of Mem bers of the above Association will be held at the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY next, 11th inst., at 3 p.m. Business important. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10+40 President. ~~ F JEfc A. N X ETA JL. V, 1 Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»ost Office, opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omntitude and despatch. HOP.SE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. JAMEB~MoGREQOR, TOBACCONIST and HAIRDRESSER, HAS just opened up a LARGE STOCK of Purity, Vanity Fair, Scented Japanese, Old Judge, Cameo, Dog's Head, and Three Castle Cigarettes. —Also— CIGARS and TOBACCOS of all the lead ing Brands, including Cameron's, Allan and Ginter's, Wills' and Dibbs' Factory Cut Tobacco m Tins. A Large Stock of Loewe, 888, TV, GBD, and other Pipes.



ME T. iM-tiLOCK.. MONKY.— T<> Lend on approved Freehold Securry. f|Vo special sums of £250, and £800. £150.~A >BAkGAIN —T.S. 491, con taining i acre, Cameron street, on which .is erected a six roomed Dwellintj-h luse with verandah and scullery, well situated and land of good quality. Certainly a very cheap property. i TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. I have several Tov,n Properties for sale at low prices and on liberal terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. OCTOBER 15. | Section and Cottage, Methven ;in the Estate of Lucy Chalkson. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Ashburton, on tha above date, by order of the Public Trustee as Administrator m the Estate of Lucy Chalkson, — Lot 11, containing 1 |-acre, deposited plan 490, part of R.S. 21371, Methven township, situated not far from the Railway Station, on which is erected a small Cottage. Inspection Invited. Salo at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 10§85 Auctioneer.



The Hector and the Doctor.—-Lord Bacon tells a rector m clanger of losinr; his cure, saying, "Well, if I do, \ shall kill seventy men." 'Wh.en a,sl*ed ' why, he sE>,id that ho WQiild begin to. practice physio. This is from th.c preface tq "Health : The New Method," as edi^d. Y$ W. Come Johnson lgO, TWffl &m* Christchurch. Pr Jporgs^ ft W6is- V > physician, toafihm h©W »»«»" ' jT" at ham, without His bo X lltZ otneL'_ »»^ jOr t aut principles besides th« **°T.ith Secret, sold m small pamphlets al four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev T. Norris writes :—" ' The New Method ' came tc hand, and compared with it, the Hal Trea^njieiit ia nowhere. I am persuader thai a knowledge of what this book con tains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For leas thai two consultation ices the book will givi odvice fcuji lifetime. A circular may b Qbt&iaed or copy aeen by sending post (jard. Copies of books at M^it office,- A9^i



Hollo way's Pills and Ointment.-— Whilst the inhabitants of our great cities suffer from the effects of overcrowding and all its attendant evils, both physical and moral, the more robust and energetic emi grant will m his turn be liable to suffer m his new home for the want of ready skill and the great medical resources of his native land always at command. The best advice a friend can give is for him to take a supply of these well known remedies as part of his outfit, for by attention to the easily under stood and yet ample directions which accom pany each box and pot he will never be at fault when taken ill or under any adverse sanirary conditions of life. The Best Tea IN THE WOBLD. Hyslop's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street;, Chastchumh. TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Use Aulsebrook's Self-Raising T?lour, Ckacknell and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made b> AUSWIBROOK ASTD Co,