Selling Two-yba&-olb Race, of IOC soys ; five furlongs. — Warrington, Lustre, Ejection, Ozioso, Finetta. City Stakes, of 150 soys; five fur longs.—Wakawatea, Ozioso, Launceston, Day Dream, Vogengang, Lustre, Stepniak, Saracen, Reflection. Domain Handicap, of 100 roys ; six furlongs-—Breadalbane, La Rose, Car ronade, May, Lustre, Piquet, Flinders, Lady Zetland, Blizzard, Tempest, Hip pomenes, Langley, Heather Bell, Regma, The Idler, Ilium, Dormeur, Conjuror. Morpheus, Galtee, Dialetera, Huguenot, Derby, Lady Mab, Vogengang. Suburban Weltbk, of 120 soys : one mile one furlong.—La Rose, Kilmarnock, Leinster, Bay King.FreeLance, Conjuror, Prime Warden, Blizzard, Hippomenes, Lady Mab, Jacob Faithful, The Dreamer, Regina, Cajolery, Tom Field, Don Pedro Coinage, Galtee, Dialetera, Tempest, Beau Nash. Railway Plate, of 100 soys. Four furlongs. at lb I ■' st lb Morpheus... 87 j Stepniak ... 7 0 Hippomenes 8 4 | Wakawatea... 611 Saracen ... 7 0 Day Dream... 611 "Wolseley ... 7 0 Mistral ... 611 Vogengang... 7 0 Hopeful Stakes, of 150 soys ; six fur longs.—Wakawatea, Ilium, Lustre, Con jurer, Flinders, Morpheus, Dialetera, Hippomenes,May,Tom Field,FreeLance, Stepniak, Saracen, DayDream, Huguenot. Vogengang, Marshall. Flying Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile.—Breadalbane, La Rose, Kilmar nock, Leinster, Uaironade, Ilium, Free Lance, Dormeur, Prime Warden, Galtee, Heather Bell, The Dreamer, Regina, Cajolery, May, Tom Field, Pique, Mor ptoeafi, Lady Zetland, Blizzard, Dialetera, feppotnenea, Huguenot, Tempest, Derby, lady Mab. Maiden Two-year-old Handicap, oi 100 soys; five furlonats.— Warrington, Ozioso, Launceston, Wolseley, Red Rid ing Hood, Lustre, Finetta, Mistral, Ulva. There is considerable enquiry about iFree Lance for the Cup. He is now quoted at sixes. Dunedin, February 15. Mr Driver has been appointed judge for the Jockey Club, who have adopted several improvements for the forthcoming meeting, the principal being electrical stoppage of the totalisator from the judge's box when the race starts.

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ttlie JPrl-t»te an* Canon Howell. Wellington, February 15. In reference to the trouble in the Synod last week, the Archdeacon of Wellington writes to the "Times," stating on the authority of the Primate that; no formal inhibition whatever was issued against the Rev. Mr Howell, but that the Primate did privately request fche clergy of the city churches not to ask Canon Howell to preach in their churches. This ■was done for two reasons :—First, because of the personal attitude assumed by Canon Howell towards the Primate as his diocesan, while he held the position of assistant curate in St. Paul's parish ; and, secondly, because his presence in that parish unfortunately proved to be a source of division. The Chicago Exhibition. The Government have not appointed, any Commissioner for the Chicago Exhi bition : in fact there is a hitch about the representation of the Colony. Some committees want the Government to buy the exhibits outright, which the Minister for Public Works flatly refuses to do. If the majoricy of the committees take this line he will probably throw the matter up altogether, but if satisfactory arrange ments can be made he proposes to ask Parliament to vote £500 more. JKartlmuAiU«> A prolonged but gentle shock of earth quake occurred at 11.30 last night. 0CI»« l»aimigr« *o the Railways. The Railway Commissioners have not received any report on the damage to the southern lines, but the cost of repairs and the loss of traffic will make it very difficult, if not impossible, to pull up arrears this year. JTatal Acei«l««t. Dunedin, February 15. John Dickinson, an employe" at the Roslyn woollen mill, left Kiikorai Valley on Saturday with a fellow employe for a' ride to Outram. On the return journey they commenced to race their horses, and Dickinson was subsequently found lying unconscious on the road a mile from Boslyn. He died early yesterday. He had been drinking. He leaves a grown up family-

THE WEATHER.

ALKORD STATION. The following is the Meteorological feport for the week ending February 14, 1892:—

The Sam Francisco Mail.

IMPOKTANT APPEAL CASE.

(rBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, February 13. Privy Council has dismissed, with costs, the appeal in the case of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company v. Roberts, late Postmaster-General of New South Wales, as nominal de fendant for the Government. The claim was one against the Government of New South Wales by^the Pacific Company to recover £11,750 and in terest, making in all £14,304, for ser vices rendered in conveying mails between Sydney and San Francisco from 29th November, 1884, to 29th November, 1885. The contention of the Government was that no such con tract existed, because it was made subiect to the concurrence of the Government of New Zealand, which concurrence was never obtained, and further, that the mails were carried in accordance with an agreement made between New South Wales and New Zealand, and that the plaintifFs were bound by their contract to carry such mails, and were not entitled to recover J Jor work and labour done. At the tx-ial in Sydney the Court decided awa -inst the Company, which appealed to th'<s jPrivy Council, with the result that tV'he judgment of the Court has been up'held^ _______

A New Cable Route.

[PER MUSSS ASSOCIATION.] (Eeceived February 15, 12 30 p.m.) Sydney, February 15. IBraposals have been made to Mr IDibbs iritti a view to obtaining a sub sidy for laying a cable to California or Canada, The proposed cable would start at Gladsfe^e, Queensland, and go

thenco to Few Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, and Honolulu. The necessary guaran tees are said to be forthcoming from the promoters. It is understood that Prance will subsidise the Caledonian section, England the Fijian, and Ger many the Sauioan. New South Wales will be asked to guarantee against loss during the early stages. It is believed England will co-operate in the scheme.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 3892.



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SALE AT "T 'M JB € 0 RWER '" COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAN. 16. F\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W. H. COIr&IER ANDREW BLACK," WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of patches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches in Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to. £8 10a. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First; class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarf pins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmodorate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA. !H^ Cheap Boots. ~£f£ J. BISHOP'S BOOT STORE. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAN NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. extra large assortment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S KID LAOE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. •REPAIRING at Shortest Possible Notice. Note the Aodeess, — CORNER OP EAST AND MOORE STREETS. J. Brockclbank, Manager, raSTI LANDED-Ex MORAYSHIRE, DIRECT FROM LONDON.— —-*v — ';■ 8 OASES 28 CASKS 42 KEGS 50 DRUMS PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WOOD STAINS, GOLD L T<I\F, JAPAN BLACK, EGGSHELL BLACK, CYCLE BLACK. LEATHER VARNISH, ENAMEL PAINTS, GOLD SIZE, WHITING, KENT'S BRUSHES, &c. Ex uArdle"—2oo TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Ex " Gleneairn "—15,000 FEEf DRESSED KAURI. Per " Lome " to arrive-25,000 FEET FLOORING AND MATCHLINING. Per "Duke of Westminister "—SO CASES SHEET GLASSY OUR STOCKS ARE REPLETE WITH EVEHY REQUISITE FOR THE TRADE. Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of Every Description in stock. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS O? OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company. Grain Ships to London. fnnHE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they havo chartered ,JL several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to I*op don LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, AJ?R. I Xj, AIS » MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made againsi- shipments Free of Commission and Interest, rriedhinder Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and RYEGRASS. MSttl IN LARGEIORISMALL QUANTITIES. [HIGHEST PIiICES GIVEN. FEIEDLAISTDER "Btt(x<' SHBURTON TIK VALO, AND JLYNDHURST. / " ' ~^A



.isli.llhle^ A .JLITI iM& FLUID DIP ■/©VteQWDER DIP —*— ■——» wsrSrEAßtv/ HEE p D |pJjpo^HEArcfc INCREASCINy^^^^^TTHAN^NOTHER %"- S'^XSES^^W t_^^^^"^^^W*\WELL* KNOWN THOOSANDSj^r^B,.,^ _.^iiiffi)i/i|L-^VrnwnCPDIP Dp rr^T^Q FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon in 48 gallon casks; 6s par -*- *AiAV/-l-Jkj gallon in 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwfc keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 21b packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE*—SJ 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS ok LARGE ORDERS op FLUID or POWDER. AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RA.XAIA), George Jameson. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), ________ Wackl>u*ne ft Co. S Christinas Discounts IO PEE CfiNT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERfMURRAY BCa|PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATE of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, School Committees/ &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE HOLIDAYS. "TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LAEGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, 1 TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &o. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClal I Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Seliling at WHOLESALE PRICES. H3I, Kmdly compare these Goods. Tailoring 1 'Department. We are now showing a LARGTS VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS .SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. f The rush of orders already in hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARSOW XBEBBTMAB TAILOES Sd OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] " ' [REGINALD B. BESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL IBusiness of Mr Johk G Restell, have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :— BUILDERS' 3IATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—N; os. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood] Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION] Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS and x BESTELL, "WEST STE E E T, ASHBURTON CHISIITMAi, 1891 &PTEW YEAH, 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents lvs Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and^ hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD'CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM iO ,—""—•• ---BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. 5 FOR GENUINE GOOD VxVLUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH MEJ BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS* FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WARE OUSE BURNETT STREET,



Public Notices. THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ■^TOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the _I_N present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, MKS ADAMS, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S DRAPER. FAEMS. FAKMe. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated with H. L. Bowkbr, Christchurch, have placed in their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-?. A BIG SELECTION. PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded that our ' Agency being in daily communication with | Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan | tages for selling over any other firm. • Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co. 's Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2157 H. LIGHT, Manager. Gr. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER', T-AJXCIfcED STREET, ASHBURTON. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s (id. Clocks Claimed and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge made. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watch ef, Clocks, and Jewellery. (Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. ; Please note the address — U. J K*«OA\ Peactical Watchmaker & Jeweller tancred street, ASHBURTON. 2+29 CANTERBURY COLLEGE. mENDERS are invited for LEASING, -*- for Seven Years, from the Ist May, 1892, the following RESERVES, adjoin ing Valetta Railway Station, ASH BURTON :— i. R. P. 2254, containing.. ... 1566 2 22 2255, „ " 969 3 35 2257, „ 151 2 11 2258, „ 1936 2 0 2259, „ 375 1 12 Plans of Reserves and Conditions of Lease can be scon on application to the Registrar, Canterbury College, Christ church. TENDERS fon printed forms only), endorsed, "Tender for Reserve ," to be forwarded to the Registrar on or before 10th April. A. CEACROFT WILSON, 2 67 Registrar. HAWMER & BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c, can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2J39 Agent,'Ashburton. [a card.] C E. FOOKIS & SO3N, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Buiid jngs made. "Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburfcon. February, 1892., 2 U



Mr T. Bullock Not having sold Mrs Wildsmith's pro p' rty near the Domain, I am prepared to receive offers for it. TO LET.—2OO acres Grass Land, Mitcham road. TO LET.—4-Roomed Cottage, Pater Street West. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while tharking her patrons for past favors, begs to scabs sh? has a few vacancies for pupil". livery attention given.—Bessie Simmonds*. • .1t144 TINWALD TOWN BOARD. I^TOTICE is hereby given that all rates UN due to this Board, must bft paid forthwith at Messrs Fooks and Son's Office, Moore Street, Ashburton. By Order, C. E. FOOKS AND SON, Clerks to the Board. February 10, 1892. 2§"41 U.S.S CO _ KMI U.SS., CO if^y /{** UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL; TOK 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. EXCURSION SEASON HAS WOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for A.shburton ' COMPULSORY SALE ~* HOW OY AT i W. W. Spencer &Gq!b THE ARCADE. | j I White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10^d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2kl Dress Goods 4-kl ! Muslins 3id Men's Woollen Socks 7J Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s Od AT W- W- SPENCER AND Co' 3 THE ARCADE. T" HE Next Ohertsey Sale will be held en MONDAY, MARCH 14, 18 9 2. ) t. McDowell, v Secretary



.Business .Notices MITCHELL & TURNER" Are J\Jow Qeferog Special Inducements IN Hi K 1 W' 8 €IO TH I HSgG . —A COMPLETE— f COLONIAL SUIT HAT SHIRT UNDER FLANNEL f Or -? DRAWERS t 455. SOX TIE HANDKERCHIEF BOOTS I OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES _ ... 8s 6d MEN'S SHOOTERS 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE. SPECTACLES. N. LAZABUS & CO., OCULIST-OPfICIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the. most eminent Oculists. 2 51



UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO., LIMITED AGENTS~WANTEIi WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Boy 97fy G..?.0., feydney, J?,g,W,



GREY VALLEY COAL " :<s the «E! r COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More Huat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd" W H. COLLINS & CO., 53 Agents. Wool. Wool Wool. t) C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP FREE OF tWMnCIigIOIf. PERIODICAL SALES held through^ out the season, the fir.»t one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lote. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. vVoolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F, C. TABART, A-uctionee 1-, Woo broker &c, Christchurch. •~^ZT jSportant~ &^«&&jjm xmas istoxice Farmers and Others FROM THE PKEMIEE ASHBURTON TjIURNITURE "WAREHOUSE OF PllFdilDlfMliL h 4i I /Mi H a rimm A i rm\m i R V TV<\ & s. C:.. (■■■-'''- s- TUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, *) American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock in Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just in time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures in Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., in figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds mide co order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street, John G. Bestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER ! CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STRE ET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates. Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, oh owner's account. \ Cornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super" phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED.



Writing of the troubles peculiar to editors a contemporary says:—" Gentle reader, you sometimes woiider why newspaper men occasionally give way to passion ; you think it strange that they should not always be in the angelic mood in which you know them best. But if you were to write,' Her dainty feet were encased in satin slippers that might have served for Titania'a fairy boots, 5 and to find, upon reading the paper, that the com positor and proof-reader had entered into a horrible conspiracy, and transmuted your delicate rhetoric into, ' Her dirty feet were encased in satin slippers that might have ( served for Titanic ferry-boats,' wouldn't your amiability bounce and flutter like a squib ? j Zounds ! the chances are that you'd break all the commandments, as Moses did at once, and glare about for more." Melbourne is not alone in the unemployed jj difficulity. At Adelaide last week (says the "Globe" correspondent) a deputation waited on the Commissioner for Public Works to ask that the Government should provide employment for the men out of work. It is stated that at Yorke's Peninsula alone there were 10CO men idle. The Commissioner promised to meet the wishes of the deputation at the earliest possible moment, but he feared if he said too much about pushing on public works the unemployed from the other colonies would flock to Adelaide, but he promised as far as possible to give preference to South Australians. Sydney also has its unemployed, said to be three hundred in number. They asked for the establishment of a Department of Industry and a scheme for placing the people on the land on the village settlement system.