MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places m under, subject to the necessary alteration :— SATURDAY, August 6. For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at p.m. ; late fee letters, express van, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at fj.SO p.m.; late fee letters, express train, 6.55. p.m. WEDNESDAY, August 11. For the United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, and America and West Indies (via Sun Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at G. IS J».th. ; registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, 3 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van, express train, 6.55 p.m. This mail will he due m London «h September 14. Notk.—On and after August 1 the rate of postage on newspapers for the Australian colonies, South Sea Islands, and United Kingdom is to be one penny for each news paper irrespective of weight. ENGLISH MAILS. HOMKWARD-—DIRECT MAILS. lonic, left June 23, due London August 3. Ruapehu, left July 7, due London iSinui, left July 21, due London, August 30. HOMEWARD—SAN HUNCI9OU MAILS. Mariposa, left July 16, mail due London August 17 . OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. - Ruahine, left London June 25, due colony August 8. , . Arawa, left Londoa July 9, due colony August 22. OUTWARD—BAN JTRANOI9CO MAILS. Mail per Zealandia left Loadon July 9, due colony August 12. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows j—; W _ _ For *>m' V'm' '. P' m% Burnham and Dunsandel ' - , R (daily) ... • ... - 315 Chertsey and Kakaia i (daily) ... ... - 6.30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch 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, Soaview, Seafield, and Kyle, , Tuesdays, Thursdays, J and Saturdays... •■• 6.30 Flemington, Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3.45 Geraldine (daily).. •• 10.30 ; Greeristreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays... 10.30 Methven (daily) ... ••• 3«l^ Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4-0 Mayfield and Buapuna, MondaysandThursdays 4^,0 Ncwlands, Tuesdays and Fridays 11-0 amiru, Danedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) nnn 6,20 Teaiuka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 andon Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tin wald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waimate (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3,15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) 3.45 N.B. — Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. I Letters containing coin, if potted un registered, will heoompulsorlly registered mi charged d; üble rcgist ■ at'ton fee.

DEATH.

Cox.—On August 6, at AUenton, Ash burton, Alice Cox ; aged 70 years.

DEATH.

Madpbebson.— At North East Belt on Thursday, the 4thinst., Chaui.es jlohn, beloved son of Andrew and Annie Macpherson j aged 7 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Ashburton Lodge of Freemasons meets at the Masonic Hall, Tailored street, this eveping. Professor o armor, who hopes to produce some day » dictionary and grammar of the monkeys' language, beiieye* %ls# m the possibility of employing monkeys a* domestfp servants. He lias many friends who ate monkeys, and is lure of their capacity lor devoted service. A postcard was posted m London on March h»d r*ache<J Hongkong, via Van couver, on April 2s, Three hours after wards an answer *as written on tjje" reply'/ por ion of the cayd and posted by the F. and 0, mail, It W«* delivered m London on 30, h&ymg been round the world m ... -»*vg. vTbißfee»fc9f»iprecor4. seventy w.. «-.«.« t^k fcen days fenger Jules Verne's uw ■* than this. ' ' .11,. A judge m a remote part of Austra... recently had a painful case before him. It was that of a man unlawfully selling liquor. The judge said that he was there to administer the law and the man must be fined ; but as he himself had the pleasure of sampling his whisky, and as he saw many persons m court who had done the same, perhaps the officer would'kindly pans his hat around to see if the place contained thirty shillings. It did. ' A youth named Baron Raphael, fiom New Zealand (writes the "Otago Daily Times" correspondent) rushed into the Melbourne detective office about one o'clock the other morning, and reported that he had been stuck np m the Fitzroy Gardens by two armed men, who robbed him of his gold watch and chain, valued at £40, and seven teen £1 notes. Event mlly he admitted that he had lost his money m playing cards, and had left his watch as a pledge for a gambling debt* English papers are poking a good deal of fun at the Grand Duke Alexis for tele graphing to the stewards to postpone the Derby for an hour because he had missed his train. A Royal Prince of a Russian house is apt to believe that even the stars m their courses might be altered to suit his convenience. In this case, however, the stewards but smiled; and the stars had run their courses when the Grand Duke appeared. Notice has been given m the Victorian Legislative Assembly of the following motion: —" That m view of the recent investigation into the affairs of the Real Estate Bank of Victoria, together with a statement made therein by Jessie Woods reflecting upon the Hon James Munro, Agent-General for Victoria, it is expedient tlwt the Government should consider the gravity of the charge and the influence the said charge may have upon the credit of the colony if not disproved, and, m fairness to the Agent-General, temporarily relieve the Hon Jomes Munro from his duties to give him full opportunity to rebut the statement made m reference to the investigation and the charge contained m the said statement." The " Argus " declares it to be the duty of the Government to make a full and fair investigation of its own into the scandal, and to give the House the result. The "Age" and also the "Sydney Morning Herald" have both expressed the opinion that Mr Munro's proper place is m Mel. bourne. The world is ever moving on towards perfection butseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made m every minch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m JB^}|rton's Cm t Be Beat.

The first, foal of the Beaton, as far as we have heard, is that of Mr L. Markey's Authentic, sire Johnny Faulkner—a fine colt —which was dropped at six o'clock on Monday morning, August 1. At Christchurch to-day George Howard, charged with forcing and uttering a cheque, was committed lor trial. He was arrested on Thursday on the Kaikoura, just as she was leaving for London. The death of Mrs Alice Cox, widow of the late Samuel Cox, of Fendalton, is recorded | m our obituary column. The deceased lady came to Camerbury ia 185], and was a resident of Fendalton tor over thirty-five yeurs. She leaves five sons and one daughter, one of her sons being Mr J. G. Cox, of Racecourse road, Asliburton, and another Mi' Samuel Cox, of Lyndhurst. Theri is now on view m the window of Mr R. Murray, jeweller, etc., of East street the magnificent challenge cup of the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, now held by Mr 0. G. Rees, son of Mr W. G. Reeves of this town. The trophy is of solid silver and some idea may be had of its massive and imposing appearance when we say that its weight, with the massive silver salver up which it stands, is slightly over one hundred and fifteen ounces. The cup was first offered for competition m 1872, when it was won by Mr W. G. Rees, father of the preaent holder. The fortnightly meeting of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society was held on Wednesday evening m the Templar Hull. There was a large attendance of members and friends, and the President, Rev 8. Liwry, occupied the chair. Two new members were elected. The evening was devoted to elocution. The following mem bers couttibuted items —Miss Shirtcliffej Messrs Booth, Oaborne, H. Brown, R. Clark, £. Meyenberg, and l. Buchanan, and a short address bearing on the subject by the Chairman. The criticism! on each item were varied and impartial, and contributed greatly to the success of the meeting. Mr Osborne was elected journal editor.. The English " Labour World " received by last mail says:—The condition of the skilled labour market is slightly more favourable; there is a firmer tone m several industries, the employment of skilled labour at the majority of centres is more regular, and outlooks are becoming more settled. But this improvement, really the recently reported improvement ac centuated by an additional advance m activity, is very restricted ; and, although there are signs which proclaim it founded on a firm basis—namely, genuine advance ment—may be but one of the fluctuations which are to be expected at the time when trade is, or has been on the decline, but when advantage is taken of the slightest spurt to prepare for returning prosperity. The steamer Bancoora had an unusual cargo on her last trip from India to Aus tralia. A Colombo paper says:—"The British-Indiasteamerßincoora, from Bombay arrived, having left Kurrachee on the 3rd of June with a consignment of camels, shipped by one Zamadar Taz Mohamed, who is a merchant m Australia carrying on a large transport business. The camels on board number 349, one having died during the passage down, while the rest are all m good health. With the exception of about twenty-six they are all kept m the hold, the animals being well look after, and fed with Indian grass and water. Taz Mohamed has already taken 700 camels to South Aus tralia, where he he is doing business with his brother Zamadar Paiza Mohamed, on a large scale, m the tamo line. The present consignment will be taken to Fremantle and Geraldton." "Mercutio" m the Auckland "Herald" gives the following chatty account of the delegate who is on a general enquiry tour through the Australian colonies : — Major Calhoun, our American visitor, who has gone on to Australia to fulfil his mission for the American Government, has had an adventurous life, and comes of a fighting family. He lost his father at Atalanta, m the Civil War, and will himself carry to his grave a Cork leg as a souvenir of his own share m the strife; while his cousin, Tom Calhoun, fell with General Cutter,-in the massacre pf Ouster's command at Big Horn by fitting Bull. Major Calhoua was cap tured by the Confederates at the action of Mission Ridge, but succeeded m effecting escape afterwards. He is, I understand, the author of the famous marching songs, "Tramp, Tramp"and •• Marching Through Georgia.'' The music for the former song was composed by Roit, who served m the 18th Kentucky and the music for the latter song, composed by Henry C. Work, a compositor. The Northerners "caught on" to the stirring music of the songs, and they became immensely popular. They were witten to be introduced into a play, which Major Calhoun sketched out, entitled " The Color Guard," illustrative ot scenes of the Civil War, and which was staged by ap extofllcer of onp of the Ken tucky regiments, who, after the war, took to the stage, Qn the pasaage down m the Monowai from San Frapcispo Major Calhoun gave a lecture on "A Prisoner of War," m which was embalmed some of his reminis cences of his enforced stay among the "ComVTs." He also gave one on "Myths among the Red Indians," the traditions of aboriginal raoes being one of the questions that interest him.

Railway Servants Society.

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, August 3. A deputation from the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants waited on Mr Seddoti to-night, and explained differences between the Commissioners ■\u<\ the Society, and the various resolu tions which the conference had passed. Mr Seddon said he would place the suggestion as to boards of appeal before h's colleagues and the Commissioners, and if possible a clause would be inserted m the Government Bill giving effect to the wish of the society. He could assure the deputation that the Government would do the best m their power to get a Boards of Conciliation Bill passed this session. With reference to the friendly societies certificate m cases of illness he could not see why a doctor could not give a duplicate certificate which would meet the case. He failed to see why the Com missioners could not grant a holiday to the men on Labour Day. He would meet the Commissioners on the matters brought forward by the deputation and would endeavor to bring the employees and the Commissioners together on more friendly terms. He was glad to see the spirit which had animated the deputation, and hoped to see redress given to the men's grievances. Mr Hoban remarked that if the Com. missioners agreed to recognise the Society, he and Mr Edwards, who were outside the railway, would resign their positions m the Society afc once.

Parliamentary.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

[»ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, August 2. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. lIBST RKAHXG. The Frienmy Societies Amendment Bill and the Bible Heading m Schools Bill were read a first time. The Council then adjourned . until Wednesday next, to-morrow beinaj the public celebration of Arbor Day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 8.30 p.m NEW BILLS. Several Bills were introduced, among the number being the Divorce Extension and Amendment Bill. SULECT COMMITTEES. Select Committees were Set up to enquire into and report on the claims of old soldiers and volunteers, and to consider all matters pertaining to the agricultural and pastoral industries. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. j Mr McGuire resumed the debate on the Financial 'Statement, He advised the, Minister of Lands not to make any changes | m the land laws or to oppress the small settlers. He would have liked to have , S9en some reduction m taxation on the necessaries of life, and he also thought that it would be wise for the Government to appoint gentlemen to the Upper House, who had served several years m the Lower House, or who had rendered some special services to the country, instead of appointing those who had no claim what ever to a seat m that chamber. Mr Wilson thought that the last speaker's views were so.much m common with those entertained by the Opposition that he was on the wrong side of the House. He had spoken strongly m favour of free hold tenure, and several other Govern ment supporters were known to hold strong views on this question. It was reported that even the Government whip (Mr W. 0. Smith) was greatly averse to doing away with the freehold, and no doubt the Minister for Lands would yet have to give away on the point. He de precated borrowing from the Trust Funds and said that it would be far better to go openly to the English market for money than m the way proposed by the Govern - ment. . Mr Thompson (Marsden) felt sure that the criticism of the Opposition m the course of the financial debate had left the Government stronger m the House and country. He defended the Government policy, and expressed the opinion that the Financial Statement was on the whole satisfactory to the country. He was strongly m favor of the retention of the freehold. The House adjourned at 5.30 p m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Taylor spoke strongly m favor bf the Statement. Mr Carncross after defending the pro posals of the Government, moved as an amendment to go into Committee of Supply—"That instructions should be given to the " Hansard " reporters not to report any member after he had spoken sixty minutes except m the case of a Minister introducing a Bill, or the leader of the Opposition replying to such Minister, m which event no time limit should be obderved." Several members having spoken against the amendment, Mr Scobie Mackenzie contended that the amendment was out of order* The Speaker ruled m support of Mr ( Mackenzie's contention, holding that the 'Standing Oideis prevented such an Amendment being received. Mr Buchanan, referring to the question of the withdrawal of capital from the colony, said thit'when recentlyin London, he had coma m contact with several financial companies, and he had heard the same story all round, namely, th.it if the land and income tax was put m force m New Zealand these companies would be compelled to withdraw all the capital they could possibly take from the colony. Mr Shera expressed himself m favor of the exemption of all improvements under the Land and Income Tax Act. He regretted exceedingly that the Govern ment had fanned the dimcult question of settlement of the route for the North Island Trunk Railway, and he feared that a Government which postponed alf serious questions were heaping up wrath against the day of wrath, and it would yet crush them. Mr Cabman said that he had not satin the House fcr many years, but he had never listened to such milk and water arguments as had been raised by the Opposition m this debate. They had never really put the knife into the state ment at all and the only real criticism of it was made by Mr Richardson. As to the revision of the tariff he asked—lf the people whom the Government repre sented, namely the industrial classes, were willing to allow the revision of the tariff to stand over till next year, why should the Opposition, who were sup posed to be Freetraders, object to the tariff being allowed to remain ' unaltered ? He referred jn detail to the working or the Native Department, and said that he had made a saving m this year's estimates cf £3315 over last year. IJe cqmfcatted several pf the statements made by Mr Mitch^on^ and sajfl th>t the manner m wjjich fte foajl proposed to, appropriate the oonn.QOO available fqr. pH^Uc VQxkSt, was **,vw. —"naty. fie "thought the rather extraoiu*.. . *" '■■«•»• fair co-operative system should be guv-.. „ trial, and he felt sure they would be convinced. He detailed at consider able length the negotiations that had taken place between Tawhaio and successive Native Ministers, all of which had been rejected, but he ha 1 .rt rid of Tawhaio by offering him a pension of £225 a year. As to native land settle ment he pointed out that where the late Government purchase'l only 73,000 acres of native land 183,000 acres, had been purchased by the present. Government m eighteen months, and signatures obtained for 34,000 acres more m the uncompleted block. He thought that not a bad reoord. Mr Joyce congratulated the Premier oil the Statement, and said that before the subsidies from the local bodies were with drawn some scheme should be devised for providing for the charitable aid of the colony without putting it on the local bodies. Mr Hall-Jones moved the adjournment of the debate. The motion was agreed to. The House rose at 12.30.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

ENGLISH OPINION.

LONIMMT, AU«ast 3. r. The "Investors' Review" in an article on the colonies asserts that the heavily laden residents of New Zea- i land may regard the graduated tax on real estate as emancipation from the tyranny of landlords, bufc that English investors consider that confiscation more than neutralises the soothing effect of abstention from borrowing, which has already done* immense mis chief and would bear bitter fruit. Only some such step by the Govern ment would bring the finances into a healthy condition. The "Review" goes on to say that had the recent Victorian loan failed the Government would have had to make default before the end of the year. MR GLADSTONE. Mr Gladstone has almost recovered from his recent severe illness. He had a long interview to-day with Messrs Justin McCarthy and Dillon, re Irish matters. PROFITS ON BREWING. Samuel Allsopp and Sons. Limited, show a profit of £85,000 for the year and pay a dividend of five per. cent. Guinness and Co. pay a dividend of fifteen per cent for the year. THE LATE LORD S HER BROOKE. At the memorial* service on the re mains of * Lord Shcrbrooke, in St. Margaret's, Westminster, many mem bers of the House of Commons were present, and Dr Farrar, delivered a high eulogium on the deceased. MR MUNRO. Mr Munro, Agent-General for Vic toria, prior to leiving for Scotland, stated that he was unable to meet his obligations, if all his creditors insisted on immediate payment. He disclaimed any responsibility for over-valuation of estates in which he was concerned. "The Times," in referring to the matter, declares that there is a strong feeling current demanding his return to Victoria to meet the charges. Mr Munro says that if it is the wish of the Victorian Cabinet he will cer tainly return to the colony.

THE PRUSSIAN BUDGET.

Berlin, August 3. The Prussian Budget shows a deficit for the year of £2,000,000, mainly doe to railways. The Press urge the Government to adopt the Zone system.

THE ANARCHIST OUTRAGES.

Paris, August 3. Those injured m the Anarchist out rages m the city are claiming £20,000 compensation.

THE PAMIR.

Calcutta, August 3. The Viceroy of India is sending a party of twenty officers t« watch Gil git, near Pamir. The Russians have three separate forces on the Pamir, one of them facing Kashgar. London, August 3. The Simla correspondent of the " Times." wires that the Russians are occupying Pamir m force. They cover the approach to India by the passes of Hindoo Koosh, and are hold* ing the country recently abandoned and enlisting the Khirgtz tribesmen.

A PERILOUS VOYAGE.

New York, August 1. The barque Alice, which left Auck land for New York on May 8 th, has arrived after a terrible voyage. Off the Horn she got locked m between solid ice on the port side, and an ice berg forty miles long and four hundred feet m height on the starboard side. She escaped being crushed with the greatest difficultly,

THE TROUBLE AT CARNEGIE'S.

Washington, August 3. The officers concerned m the torture of Private James have been arrested on a charge of aggravated assault. It is reported that Frick, manager of Carnegie's works, who was wounded by the Russian Jew, is to be arrested on a charge of conspiracy preferred by the unionists. Carnegie's people are victorious. Sixty strikers are returning to work.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CABLE SERVICE.

CAJOLE SERVICE. Svmfcy, August 4. T|je if Sydney Morning Herald" says the difjculty whjch t^reatenefl the suspension of the cheap cable service will be half solved by the accession of New gealanc), and a Jittje forbearance and jitfipiquß, negotiation will bring m Queensland, the only remaining ob-

QUEENSLAND SEPARATION.

Bbisbanb, August 4* The debate on the second reading of the Constitution Bill, dividing Queens land into provinces, is proceeding. Mr Donaldson moved an amendment that the time is inopportune for dividing the colony at present. The amend ment was treated by the Govern ment as a motion of censure, and was consequently withdrawn. MEAT PRESERVING. The Government have arranged to obtain from America men who have had a large experience in the meat preserving trade.

THE TOTALISATOR.

Mkxbourke, August; 4. The Legislative Assembly by 25 to 13, has agreed to the second reading qf the Bill legalising the totalisator in Victoria. THE BUTTER BONUSES. After this season, the Government will abolish the bonuses on the export of butter.

WHEAT DUTY.

Adelaide, August 4,

The Oqloniaj Trpajsurepi in reply to a deputation, said this Government woujd take steps to impose a duty on wheat, a rebate being allowed on wheat from other colonies to be ex ported again as flour,, ? . ; ■ i I- WANT OF CONFIDENCE, I Hob4et, August 4. Mr Dobson moved a vote ot want of confidence on the Government financial proposals.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Bro. J McCuli o iXhwVenTn«.lied m Provincial Grand Master under he hoXT% t : ke r fjrni^h^ Mastehton. August 4 Two swaggers, named Jar^y and Wiiks, were arrested at Eketahuna vw terdav on a charge of intimidation XJI H-n w weni to fche «*Mence of J T Heckler, M.intramahoe. to ask for refresh mente, and on be nc refused k!l abu ß ive and threatened^ tobSnd o^rh? liouse. One of them took a ti£7 f his pocket and wrote on it ?• W "i SS.'E? & 153SfW=3i" K4r fc ** -•»«»-ts,.; 00,000 Wesleyans m the ««!„.; ? ™».*0 reLinAnAncttnl iti against the measure. He called for fl!!l cheers for thow memberVtf P^lTt who supported the Bill, and thiy Tew heartily given. r- w*r wer« The tenth Annual show nt n,^. ye «• ton Poultry the Oorernor thia rftamooT-fißSror? B ence of a large attendant. The e ?W bits wore more numerous TfcL« * ward, o« 1800 ««?Gsr*S£S "S SSSSSSem received %t Akl*. mer ne laad' Letter* b«ter Hun tfft o^Md. 8"!?- Whl<!l1"!!

SPORTING.

ASHBUBTON TROTTING CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

♦{f if-SSub! ub was held lai»t evenina at Kelly's Central Hotel. There wai only a limited attendance. Several new members were elected. Toe chairman, Mr J. C. Duncan, mve was m a sound position. After considerable discussion it was "assy*annual ButMcrip- The following officers were elected for McLean ; Vice-president, Mr Denis McKendry ; Judge Mr M.Stitt, StK, Mr A. J. Kelly. Clork of Scalei, Mr h. Mateon ; Timekeeper, Mr H ZtSer • fe"'^ Duncan, S^eU^ D;£^ed°° mmit^andSteW^ iAu 6**7 rote of th»nitß wm passed to all those who assisted the Sub last MMon«

At a meetug of the Committee held , after the general meeting, Mr J. 0. Duncan waa elected chairman of oom mictee. A subcommittee wm ap- I ported to inter view th.c Borough Council and endeayor fa obtain pe'rmiswon for a trotting track m the Domain? The meeting then adjourned.

FIRE BRIGADE.

ANNUAL PROCESSION ANp SQCTAI,

The Fire Brigade's torchlight profession and social was a fitting clom to the Arbor Day celebration. The Brigade mustered at the Fire Brigade station at seven o'clock, and no time was lost m getting the procession under way. The Band led ami Aftw came tflfl manual engine, handsomely decorated with evergreens,., Chinese lanterns, and transparencies with which Ashburton is familiar.. The oyrriple pame next, also nicely dressed, and (;he steamer followed with the hose reel and hook aha laddep company, all decorated with evergreens., &c. The propession toqk tb,e old route by William street to Moore street, thence Itq East «we*t, .At Frie4landpr's cnrne? ! a display of fireworks was made, ajjd. tfia| I got through the prooewlon moved up East street, and gained the Oddfellows' .Hall by Wills street. At the Hall another display of fireworks took place. Throughout the journey the rockets, Ac, ydve gqt o# very successfully, and whether owing to tl^e pyro^eohnipg being m better condition than •#: previous occasional or better quality, or manipu lated better, we are not m a position to say, but certainly the e#'ecf was. better and the general illumina. fcion was more successful. Qn fchp manual engine the usual " workshop " was arranged for the discharge of fire works and the letting off of coloured tire, the whole being presided over by a gentle man m black, horned and tailed as before, <tnd armed as is customary, and this functionary was a source of much amuse ment. The procession over the annual social of the brigade began. The Hall was densely crowded, and dancing was kept up Lilian early hour. Songs werp sung at intervals «y a number of'thj most popular of our local talent. ' .Re freshments were supplied by Airs Banger, and the social was m very way successful. ' ■

THE MARKETS.

*E* PBKS3. ASSOCIATION

(Received August 3,10.65«. m) London, August 3. The quantity of wheat.and flour afloat for the Lfuited Kingdom w 2,104,000 quartern axwl for th& Continent 792,000 quarters. An Australian oargo of whe»t off potst told for 98b j dittp New Zealand, 8* W,

THE ASHBTTRTON GTTAKDIAN: FRIDAY. AUGUST 5, 1892



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Holloway's Pills.—The Great Need.— The blood is the life, and on its purity our health as well as our existence depends. These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contaminations, and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole system, healthily stimulate sluggish organs, repress over-excited action, and establish order of circulation and secretion throughout every part of the body. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exercises marvellous power m giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitutions. These Pills dislodge all obstructions, both m the bowels and elsewhere, and are, on that account, much sought after for promoting regularity of action m young females and delicate persons who are naturally weak, or have from some cause become so. Where are you going to, my pretty maid To the Stores or some Biscuits, sir! she said What kind do you get, my pretty maid ? Why Atjlsebrook's CWegos, sir! she said. •• HOW ARE YOU V • Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. They have made me so strong. —[Ai>vr \



Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCAiyPTJ EJ£F3ACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m doiiglw, Colds, Influenza, etc.; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands gave the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate:—"24th April, 1885 — Messrs Sander and Sons, —It is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the Jfxoetyence $ yqur Eucalypti Extract Having had lnfliftniqation $f £ft* hqne of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Df J. Boyd ; who Jjad made strenupns efforts to save my leg ; ' VJsißs' success. He fquud it nmmvy te *ssiw*to&s vfiy' \w}h Having ' 5- the ttiwntii»€ <)i w& enjeea heara m... '"""^ExtfttCvi fpßl^med worked by the >Jucaij t „ ' : . '■- -»*. bwp j a bottle, and the extract haa uv applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hews for nine or ten day* 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 ia the. most wonderful of medicines.—Youts, etc., E J. Cukkow, Wattle street, Saud, hurst.-—(Advt. ■ ' h



W mi ted. CASH Advertisen»eiii* under th s heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/.. Addresses may be Wfcat this Office. YOUNG Ladies' Journal for August' now in. Academy pictures, parts one to four. New Books by the mail, Imperial Federation and others. —H. M. Jon»». A GENERAL MEETING of the Ash hiirtim Prohibition League will be held in the Templar Hall, on Friday Ni«h^, at 7.30 p.m Members and in tending members are requested to attend. —R. E. Dowle, Hon. Sec. 833 USE Flower's Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G. Flowbr Confectioner, East street. _ IF this should meet th* eye of anyone wanting two guineas, send in a cornundrum on Salek's Candle Guessing Competition. 7J191 SPEIGHT'S best Dunedin Beer always on tap at Butler's Family Hotel. 88 T7"BROSENE, Flour, Tapioca, Sago, _t\. Rioe, etc., at Wholesale Prices.— The Cash Storu, Havelock street (opposite Harrison's). 7J153 HAIR PINS—The Pyr Pointed H»ir Pin, (the only invention of the century), cannot prick the head. - H. C. Skokrb, Melfard House. WAJSTED to know how long the candle, now on view at S Salek's, Watchmaker and Jeweller, will take to burn. 7*196 RSCONLAN and Miss Arnott, . Costume Makers, having opened in Saunder*' Buildings, are prepared to guarantee perfeot fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from 10s 6d. - 7§154 WANTED Known—Saik's Candle . Guessi- g Competition now opened. Eleven guineas worth of prizes given away. 7J189 FIRE ! The Salvage Sale will be con tinued for Fourteen Days. All Wool Dress Tweeds at about H»lf price. —S. W. Alcobn & Co. SALVAGE Sale. Great reductions on rvery article. Trimmed Millinery Ha^f price.—S. W. Alcorn & Co. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ash burton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." WANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and. Jackets, at most reasonable prices at The Corneh. SALVAGE SALE—A large quantity O of Goods slightly soile ! by removal during the late fire. W'll be sold at greatly Reduced Prices.—Andrew Orr CJWTANTED—Gentlemen before buying » » their Suits and Clothing of at! descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must be sold regardless of cost. — H C. S BOERS, Melford House. WANTED Known— J. Nicholas, Bootmaker, Burnett street, oppo site the Mail Office, id prepared to make Boots and Shoes to order. All repairs done promptly at lowest rates. 7*167 fTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumpr, YY Pumps. I have on hand tit largest stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spoutnig', Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J. W. Hahi LEY, East street. -OfTANTEIT Known—That you will V » make no mistake for quality ,and ariety in English and Colonial Boots, and is highly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis oount tit Cash. Repairs done at once. A staft of men always kept and best material and workiwnwhip guaranteed; W~ ANTED Known—lf you want good value in first -class Drapery and Slofching for your money go to H. C- Seoeks, Melford House. Great reduc tions now oiin ROSE Trees, Onions, Plough Shares, Flour, Chaff, Oatmeal, Macrocarpa Fruit Trees, Tea, Sharps, Potatoes, 'Jhjck Wheat, Carrots, Insignis, Hay, alt, Oats, Barb Wire, and Civility. For the above articles, cheap and good for oash, try J. Thomas, opposite Army Barracks, Havrfock street. TELEGRAM to A. Orr.—Your rffer for IH Pieces French Merino is accepted; Edwards, Bennett, and Co., Christchurch. The abo«re goods are now being sold it half price at A. Orb s Cheap &?* 6§"o ALL Woo? Colonial 'i'weed Suits to measure; fit *»a workmanship guaranteed: from 50s casu. *^f™ Alcorn, Aehburton Clothing iv.?* 1 Saunders Buildings. KjOW SELLING at Groatly Reduced JLN Prices (for cash), Hundreds of Books on History, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c. Photo Albums and Frames, Pictures, Games. Musical Instruments, Music. A large stock slightly soiled at less than half price. Stationery and Account Books,~L. F. Andrewes akd Co.



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COAL! COAL! COAL! MOUNT SOMERS; COAL. FoRS a L B BY ALl] COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. P. KNIGHT. l a- ■ Office : WEST STREET Support Local Industey. — Ihe Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits and London Mixtures manufactured by Atjlsebrook and Cq. are equal to best Imported^



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memtoriara Cards, In- Yitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and D«hyery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. ISHBOHTOI PUB iSHLNG CO. LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates. GOLRMAHIS AJJD So X EvOAVYVtB Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was a .carded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, boating •U competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lunj»B, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, GrAVol, and Kidney Com plaints, ife has no equal. Agents— AaH*VKTO,N P*VG COMIA>Y.



SPBNCR.K'S MOBSTER CLEARANCE. MARK THE EXTBAOBDINABY REDUCTIONS MADE FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS OF fc THIS GREAT SALE. CJMIVHIVe HBFALBTaiEMT. NOTE THE REDUCTIONS MEN'S SAC SUITS. Hfflflllllili SPECIE WNES, , Colonials^* Tweed S^^^ 6d, for 89s 6dj Ooltnial Tweed do, 39g sd, foi-28s 6d i # oo^ial J^ do, 87s 6d, for 29s 6dj Kaiapoi, very heavy line, do, 50s, for 37s 6d, Rortyn, ▼cry heavy line, do, 85s, tor 47s 6d. MEN'S TWEED OVERCOATS. •Mr ftstssstssasa sa s» ass:*> JOB CLEARANCE. MENSPILKTIEB »• 6 for Is. LADIES 1 CLOSE-FITTING THREE-QUARTER JACKETS. Former Prices 36s 6d, 1* 6} 17. 0d 81.. 0J ™ | Jd SALE PRICES 18s 3d, 14s IW, 4» 1". 13s U(l > "8 lla LADIES' SHORT' JACKETS, ftrtaw Prio- 16s 6d, 12. 6d, IJ. M. Ij «* »Jj « SALE PRICES 6s 9d, 5s 9d, 5s lid, 7s 3d, .bs ea LADIES' TWEED ULSTERS. Former Prices fc lid, lid 9s 6d, 12s 6d 14., M DRESi DBPABTMBH. MERINOS—BIaok and Colored. MELTON CLOTHS—Brown, Navy, Maroon, and Grey«, It 9d for ll|d. FRENCH BEIGES—DoubIe Widtk. 2s lid for Is 9d. SPECIAL- A few lengths of DRESS TWEBDB left, beautiful patterns, really first class Goods, at the following ASTONISHING REDUCED PRICES! '«. t» •- o R* 9d Ss 6d 3s 6d, 3^ 6d, 3s 6d, 2s 11, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 9» 3d REMNANTS OF DRESS GOODS >T SURPRISING REDUCTIONS COLONIAL MADE BLANKEIS AT THE EXACT MILL PRICES. We shall not replace any lines sold out, hence the necessity of making your purchases early. „ — S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. TEMPORARY PREMISES LT W^ODAVIS' REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEABED_AT_AIiY PRICE. j m #*tf RTOOKof Electro-Plated and Silverware, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other j ~M hJffi fewX; has to be SuLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stt^ Weddln* Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. W»tchm^king and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usual ». »i*JL,EK:» WATCHMAKER AND JEWFT.T^R,