provision for local def snce in the colo nies is to be accepted as equivalent to a direct contribution to the Imperial Exchequer, Among the measures con ducing, but not essential, to federation,' though likely to become practicable, are those for the admission of colonial securities to be amongst those in which trust funds could be invested with an Imperial guarantee, local loans for purposes subservient to Imperial ends,' immigration, construction of dry docks, strategic cables, and railways, for the opening of the administrative services of the Empire to all, fpr the appoint ment of colonial jurists to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, for increasing uniformity in statistics and law, and for a uniform Imperial postage. The committee consider that arrange ments for telegraphic service could be [ made later, and expect much could be done to improve inter-Imperial trading relations. They also ara of opinion that a Conference to consider Imperial defence ought to be summoned at the earliest fitting chance, with a prelimi nary enquiry by a Royal Commission.

LOCAL RAILWAY MATTERS.

VJSIT OF THE COMMISSIONERS

At the instigation of Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.B.—who is, of course, desirous of bringing about a settlement of the several burning questions affecting the railway accommodation and traffic at Aahburton— the Railway Commissioners arranged to visit Ashburton by the morning train' from Christchurch to-day, and have a meeting with the Borough Council and others ia terested. The Commissioners who paid a visit to the town were Messrs MeKerrow and Hannay, and they were accompanied by Mr E. G. Wright, and met at the station by the Mayor and Borough Council, Major Steward, M.H.R., Messrs R. Friedlanditr, Bullock, Jameson, Zander, Restell, and others. Previous to the arrival of the train, the Borough Council, and several leading citizens, had a meeting in the Borough Chamber and arranged the Order to be followed in putting the requirements of the town before the Commissioners. The Commissioners made an inspection of the railway station accompanied by the gentlemen above mentioned, by whom the objectionable features of the buildingb were pointed out. The party then ad journed to the Courty Council Chamber, where the Mayor took the chair. The Mayor, in introducing the Railway Commissioners, said a petition had been forwarded to them some time ago asking for increased accommodation at the rail way station, and that the delay of the evening train at Dromore be remedied. It would also be in the recollection of the meeting and of the Commissioners that nearly all the reserves along the railway line had been planted, but that two or three were still allowed jo be occupied by a tenant. Many of the burgesses thought this was not fair. These questions the Commissioners were willing to hear the views of residents upon, and he suggested that the question of PASSENaKB ACCOMMODATION be taken first, as the largest and most pressing. He invited Mr Rudolph Friedlander to speak on this subject, who said that at a public meeting some months ago he had moved a resolution asking the Railway Com missioners for additional accommodation or a new station at Ashburton, the question of which was left for the Commissioners to decide.. The reply that had been received from the Commissioners was that they could do nothing at present. At the meeting he referred to it had been pointed out that the importance of Ashburton as a centre of trade and population and as a revenue producing station to the department was such as entitled it to better accommodation than it had. If the Commissioners had been in Ashburton on Saturday last, when the holiday traffic was on, they would have seen for themselves that the accommodation was not at all sufficient for the traffic. Mr Friedlander then went on to point out the insanitary condition of the ladies' wailing room and retiring room, and to the still wore insanitary condition of the accommodation adjoining for gentlemen. The drainage was very deficient—in fact there was none, and the flow from these places simply went into the ground. This was bad enough at small places along Lhe line, but ought not to be allowed at a large place like Ashburton. He had drawn the station master's attention to the effluvium arising from these structures when fche wind was from the south or easterly, and then the ■ people on the platform of the station got / the full benefit of the smell. When the wind blew from an opposite direction the bad air was carried over the town. Mr Friedlander then went on to speak of the condition of the platform in wet weather. The "small verandah *as blocked in bj lookors on, and ladies had only the offensive waiting room to seek shelter in, while the verandah was not large enough to accommodate those who sought shelter under it. The refreshment room also was small, aha the stopping time at the station was so short that the place was rushed, and the gentlemen got the best of it, tna ladies having no show. It was a very difficult thing to carry cups of tea through the crowd to ladies in the carmges, and many times when it was tried the tea got capsized. Doubtless the Commis- Saners who had seen the awkwardness the of platform accommodation would see the residents were not asking for wore than was really required and for what was fair and reasonable. , , .. • Dr Tweed said the urinals at the station were a terrible nuisaDoe, and no private citizen would be allowed to dispose of the offensive matter as the railway authorities did—the Inspector of Nuisances would stop it at once. Mr E. Cr. Wright said he had brought the question under the notice of the Commissioners by letter some months ago, and now they could see for themselves that what was asked was only fair and reasonable The ishburton station stood about ninth on the list as a revenue pro ducing station, and Ashburton was the county town of a very large and impor tant county The Commissioners, with their special knowledge of the lines up ' and down the colony, would see for them selves that we'wese in a bad pjignt; and that some change was wanted was ad mitted by the Department some years a«o, when pjais for a new station were drawn up. He trusted the Commis sioners would see their way to lot tt^em have a new station. (Hear, hear.) THB DELAY AT DROMORE. The Mayor said that, in regard fco the delay of the evening train at Dromore, when the Commissioners were first peti tioned on the subject the residents were not agreed aa to whe her the tran should U started earlier or Mer frn^-l^. church to obviate the difficulty. The general desire now seemed to be that the train should be a little later and crocs the expres3at Kakaia. There did not appear p "tie ®nj T^sh- to leave Christchurch earlier, DUt tfte wisli was generarfor the crossing to take place at Rakaia. 1 Mr B. G. Wright detailed what had been done in regard to this question two years ago. At that time* he had inter viewed Mr Hannay on the subject, and th,e feeling then was tliat the train should start earlier.'' M^r Hannay ha# then told him thaf, so fa? as the Commission 1 -ja were' concerned, it was not material whether the train left earlietf'of later, so lo.ng as the wisties. of the settlers were

met. There was no objection on the Commissioners' part to the train leaving twenty or twenty-live minutes earlier, and reaching Ashbunon before the ex press. The Rakaia settlers did not wish to leave Christchurch earlier, and there was thus a conflict of opinion. The Com missioners only desired to meet the wishes of the settlers, and it only remained for the public to make known what their wants really are. Mr Bullock said the public meeting referred to by Mr Friedlander favored crossing the express at Rakaia, and he was rot aware that any.change in that feeling had taken place. Mr Bullock quoted from'the time table of seven years ago to show that it took only three hours then to travel by the slow trains between Christchurch and Ashburton, but since fhe recent alterations the journey had been lengthened out to three hours and a quarter. By having the express and evening train cross at Rakaia, settlers would be able to make use of the express to reach Rakaia in time to go to Methven by the train up the branch line. He suggested as an experiment that the train might be delayed twice a week and cross j at Rakaia, it it were not delayed the week through. The trains travelled more slowly now than they did seven years ago, and that with all advantage of the uew steel rails that had been laid since then. He would like the crossing to take I place at Rakaia, and the morning train to I reach Christchurch at 10.15 a.m. Mr Thomas spoke humorously of the I Commissioner* leaving passengers at such a Kamschatka as Dromore, and advised I theerection of a telephone there to connect I vrilh Ashburton, so that in the event of the I accident which was sure to happen sooner I or later there would at least be means of I communication. The trains crossing at I Rakaia would suit all the district, as I people from "Ashburton and Christchureh I couid use the branch line to Methven. I During the recent delays of the express I the evening train had come into Ash- I burton flying, but in reaching Ashburton I fche passengers could not get to the plat- I form. I Mr George Jameson advised a later I hour for ' leaving Christchureh in the I evening, and au acceleration of the morn- I ing train. The Rakaia people would I much prefer leaving later. I The Mayor wished the Commissioners to see that the meeting was unanimous about the trains crossing at Rakaia, and asked for a show of hands of those in favor of the change. The meeting was unanimous. BAIL WAY RESERVES. The Mayor then raised the question of clearing the railway reserves —some of which had been cleared and planted, but others were still occupied. Mr Thomas gave the history of the negotiations with the railway department in regard to these reserves as far as he remembered them. The greater proportion had been cleared of buildings etc., and planted, but there was a re «rva tion in regard to one lease which had not run out, but a promise was made that as soon as it did that reserve would also be cleared and planted. That reserve, how ever, was still in occupation as a building site. No one entertained any feelings nimical to the present tenant of that site, but all were anxious to see the side of the railway line cleared and planted. Some time ago a section was occupied by a tradesman in town, who stored a niumbci of iron tanks there, he having obta ned a temporary lease of that site. On the authorities being approached on the su bj ect however, those tanks had very smartly to go over the fence. There had been a promise made to clear the whole line, but whether that were the case or nob the clearance ought to be made, more especi ally as the reserve now occupitd as a timber site was a corner section, aud its occupation with buildings and timber stacks was dangerous, as they obstructed the view of approaching trains, and accidonts might happen in consequence, Mr John Orr had occupied a site there, and had a store upon it, but- that had been ordered to be removed. Mr E. G. Wright asked Mr Collins to say to what extent he would be pre judiced if he were to accept a site on the other side. Mr Collins said he was not there as a special pleader for himself. He wished to point out, however, that no one's lease had been cancelled except those who had committed breaches of the conditions of their lease. Mr Orr's shop which was re moved, was originally erected for a butcher's shop, and was then taken over and used as a retail shop by Mr Orr^(Mr Orr—No) at least it was used as a store § Mr^Ccllins went on to say that the firm he represented at the time had built a saw mill, but had been ordered to quit, and now they had a con tinuous lease of the reserve they now held, and paid rent and rates. Mr Zander denied that he committed any breach of the terms of his lease when he received notice to quit. He accused Mr Collins of keeping nails, oils, etc., for retail sale on the section leased and that was contrary to the provisions of his lease. E« only m&de tfctse remarks in self defence. The great point was the danger to passengers from the obstruction from view of approaching trains. Mr Collins denied keeping nails and oils for retail sale there. By their lease they were allowed to unload any thing required in the business. MOORE STREET CROSSING. The Mayor urged the opening of Moore street crossing, and the Commissioners said they would visit tha crossing and inspect it. EXCURSION FARES. Mr Cuthbertson brought up the ques tion of excursion fares, complaining that Ashburton was shabbily treated in this matter. Messrs Bullock, Friedlander, E. G. Wright and Major Steward all com plained of the treatment of the district in regard to excursion fares, and ib was pointed out by them that while facilities were offered the Ashburton people for show—a show they did not want to go to—they were denied facilities for visiting Christchurch during carnival week —ft show they did want to see, and no f:lc' I'ties were given the people south forvi in? Ashburton Show. Mr Wright, in pupp rting the appeal of the district to grant facilities, had offered to indemnify the Commissioners against loss, but was told the appeal had come too late. Mr M'Kerrow said the questions he had listened to were nob new. During "^the session Mr Wright had visited him so often en the subject that he begaii to fear to see hinrij as a vi3ib from him was either about a new station or th^e Dromore affair. In regard to Station accommodation* it was no ÜB3 adding to or reconstructing the old building—a new station was wanted, but then, this was a rising district, ana they must keep future requirements in yiew. They must build such a station as, would servo for the future, and. this was a matter of funds, To provide such a station as would meet the ease tney would have to appeal to Parliament through tW» estimate* The ry arrangements CCui^i be improved, and would be put in the hands of the engineer at once. As to Mr Collins' reserve that, boo, was a question of ftmds, They re ceived £^Q or £^ a year for that reserve, and they did not wish to give Mr Collins the go-by cavalierly. Mr Wright had given a true, statement in regard to the 1 excursion trains. They, had certainly ' feared a loss of revenue, and that was the reason why no concessions had been [ 1 offered. The matter, however, would be I' seen to in future, 1 Ms? Hannay, speaking of the crossing at Rakaia, said the whole matter was one of 1 unanimity of public opinion. The country 1 people objected to leaving late in the ' winter and all over the colony the evening

rains left at four to half past four o'clock. The Ashburton people were noc unani mous as to the time of starting, but he thought that a crossing at Chertsey could be arranged, Mr Orr favored Chertsey rather than have things as they are. Mr Thomas said most of the Methven opponents to the later leaving now favored having Rakaia the crossing place, so that the Methven train could be used by Ashburton passengers. Thanks were passed to the Com missioners and the meeting adjourned.

THE ASHBOmXXN GtTARDIAN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1892.



By telegram from Dunedin we hear that MrW H#Taggart, thewell-knownspcrtsman, sustained a compound fracture of the leg to-day by a horse slipping down with him in Rattray street. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Glasgow, and suite passed Ashburton by special train at two o'clock to-day on the way to Waimate. The train did not stop at Ashburton, to the disappointment of the large crowd that assembled at the rail way station. A cricket match will be played in the Domain on Wednesday afternoon between n •tnbers of the ABhburton Rifle Volunteers and the Albion Cricket Club. The Rifle team will be picked from Sergeants Dee, Baker, and Hefford, Corporal Pauling, Bugler Leitch, Privates Kidd, Kerr, Constable, Broad, Chapman, J. Baker, Hod{,ijn, Booth, Leitch, and W. Hefford.



ASHBURTON GAS, GOAL, AND COKE COMPANY, LIMITKD. irTfHE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL | A GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS Will be held at the Company's Office, Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1892, At 4 p.m. ■ Business: t To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. To elect two Directors in the place of Messrs R. Friedlander and T, Bullock, both of whom are eligible and offer them selves for re-election. To elect an Auditor, and any other general business. ,T. WARD, 11 81 Secretary. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. rPENDER3 are invited for the following 1 WORKS :— I—Shingling Surveyor's road ; about 210 chains 2—Shingling Boundary road ; about 94 chains 3 —Shingling Ford's road Tenders are to be sent in to our Office, Moore street, not later than TUESDAY, November 22, 1892. C. E. JFOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board, .November 14, 1892. 1U72 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. F. CJLARM, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop. *TO"ILL OPEN™AN ENHRELY NEW STOCK In a few days, of which particulars will be given in a future issue. ll§7o FUNERAL NOTICE. fIIHE Friends of Mr James Patterson, -*- of Wakanui, are respectfully in formed that the Funeral of his beloved daughter, Rachel, will move from his residence, Wakanui, on TUESDAY, the 15th iflst,, at one o'clock, for the Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 1178 Undertakers Flour 13s Gel per sack. BEST WESTERFIELD 16s 6d per sack, 8i 6d lOOlbs, 4s 6d 501bs. All Produce JLo^v for cash. HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show,, at which I shall not compete. «T. X H. O ME A. », HAVELOCK STREET. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Four acres near the County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock for farmers living at a distance, and sending slock to the yards for sale. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, an improved farm of 441 acre 3, with all improvements, and well watered. Also a farm of 450 acres. MONEY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special sums 3f £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. TO LET at a low rental; small Shop md Dwelling, East Street South. Capital sooking range. I have several Tov.n Properties iale at low prices and on liberal terms Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCKy--. Estate Agent. LA WHENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS- By Special Appointment to His Ex cellency the GOVEKNOK.) T3EG to announce to their Friends and ;he Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS L2>sperdo2s, CARTES DE VISITE 7a 61 „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a dog'jn cabinets for 15s. 10 19 1 COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY; MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. C. Bimler to sell by private ;reaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple msnt Slied, Cow Shed, &c The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on Qasy terms. Apply to. JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan iud Mercantile Agency Co., JJ^ lte a, - Also"*"To Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed. WANTED KNOWN, THAT J. NICH»»JL.AS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IK EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock c BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper tha any other Shop in town. His own make—"which is second t none in the district," always kept o hand, or made to order on the shortef notice. Repairs neatly and prompt) executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek^ Watchmaker. Ut64



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ADVERTISEMENTS.! ~" ashburtoiTforks^water SUPPLY. WATER will be shut off from WEDNESDAY next to SATUR DAY, 19th November, inclusive, for alteration of head race, during which time owners are requested to thoroughly clear their races. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 11§79 County Engineer. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. TTANDICAPS for the Spring Meeting will not be published until WEDNES DAY, November 16. E. SAUNDERS, 11 80 Secretary. THE Adjourned Anuual Meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Saciety, will take place on WEDNESDAY November 16, at 8 p.m. in the Arcade Chambers. Business: Election of Officers and General. E. E. TASKER, ll_7j Hon. Secretary, ' ST. STEPHENiFcHUFvCH, Ashburton. THE ANNUAL firAKDEi Party WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DEO. 7, 1892, TN THE PARSONAGE GARDEN, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. STALLS for the Sale of Needlework and Fruit, contributions to which will be thankfully received. Admission (including Tea, Is 6d ; Children, ]s. 11174 TYT X ARE BUYERS PEIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 11§76 FRIEDLANDER BROS. CLEAKING 7aLS~ In tht Estate of W. H. Smith, deceased. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., instructed by the Executors in the above Estate, will Sell by Public Auction at the Residence of the late W. H. Smith, Tinwald, on THUKSDAy NEXT, THE 17TH INST, AT 1 P.M. 2 Cows, 1 Heifer, 5 Young Cvttle, 1 Spring Cart Horse, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Single-furrow Plough, 1 Grubber, Harrows, Potatoes, Mangolds, and lot of Sundries. Terms at Sale. By permission, extra entries will be re ceived up to time of sale. \ R. FRIEDLANDER, 11§77 Auctioneer. JVJK ALFRED HARRISON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. | 12 o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by Mrs Andrew Black, who is leaving the district, will Sell by Public Auction at her Residence, Winter's road, the whole of her FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, As follow — DRAWING ROOM—Oval Pedestal Table Occasional Chair in Walnut and mue Plush, Kasy Chair in Cretonne, Austrian Arm Rockers, Brussels Carpet, Handsome Fender and Irons, Black Marble Clock and Ornaments, Pictures in Oil Curta:ns, etc., etc. DINING ROOM-Clock in Wa^qt Case, Book' Cage in, Rimu, Secretary jn Rimu, Sofa, Chairs, Table, Oilcloth, Fender and Irons, Books, Dinner Service, 78 pieces, very handsome ; Breakfast and Tea Service, 81 pieces j Glass, Cutjery s *%q. I BlD»bOM--»ouble .£«§««» ---brags eudaj Wire M»^;' M and Bedding, Duol.*--- reasing Tab i Gi wash Stand and Chest Drawers," all in Rimu ; Painted Bedroom Service, Chairs, Clock, Oilcloth, et<No e2 BEDROO4-Single Bedstead, Looking Glass, Mahogany ani Marble Stand, Bimw Table, Wash Stand and WHALL-:Rim« Hall Table, Oilcloth, Hat Rail, Umbrella Stand, eH>, KITCHFN •* Mancle, *'The Good Luck," new ; all kinds Pots and Pans ami Sundries, Lawn Mower, Garden loo.. : > etc. ~ ta . * Small Billiard Table, 51 x 27 inches, Slate Bed, Marker Cues, and Balls com plete, Luncheon Provided. Absolutely without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, m§Q Auctioneer.



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'MITCHELL and TURNER'S -,■■'. NEW SHOW KO OM NOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. MOVEIiTIEft • IN THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS, DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHERS ahd FLOWERS, UNDER CLOTHING, CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANCEED STREET ASHBUBTON. JUST OPENED. TWKNTY-FOUK DOZEN LADIES' AND GETSTS' STANLEY SHOES AT 2s 6d per pair —also- BATHING TRUNKS. BOYS 6d, YOUTHS Bd, MEN'S 9» and Is. —ALSO BATHING COSTUMES. McCORMICK'S STEEL BINDERS. FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN-FEET CUT. THE "Machine of Steel," would never have been built had McGbrmick been con tent to stop when their self-binding harvester was considered by thousands to be good enough. "Advance and improvement" the policy of the McCormick Com* pany. It is striving at all times to anticipate the wants of the agriculturists, and to make machines for handling grain and grass more perfect than any other machines on the.farm. THE FRUIT OF THIS POLICY is seen in the immense sale of the McCORMICK. The people of the world demand and will buy the best, even though the cheap is offered them at far less price. While McCormtok machines are recognised world wide as the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combined opposition whose cry is " McCormick must not win, - * NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE McCORMICK IS VICTOR. - The aggregate of aU the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and foreign, do not equal the prizes wen by the McCormick. But the MrCormick hi* done more than mis ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world. John Orr and Co., AGENTS. __ . W. H. COLLIER, ASHBUBTON. Premises to be Rebuilt' CLEARING SALE BEGA.BDLEBS O,P COST I POINTS marked from 6s 6d doz to 3s lid doz Galateaa marked from 63 doz to 3s lid doz Black Cashmeres marked from Is lid, 2s 6d, 3a 3d, 3s6d, U l«'3d, l«6d Is lid, 2s 6d per yard Shirtings marked from 7s fid to 3s lid doz Table Damasks marked from Is 6d to 10|d per yard Ladies' Ribbed Hose from 19d to 6d*per pair Sash Ribbons 3d per yard Lad: 13* Garibald's marked from 5s 6d to 2s lid Gents' Print Shirts (with collars) marked from 4s Gd to 2s lid Gents' Ribbed Cotton Pants marked from 2s 6d to Is Qd per pair Tweed Trousers marked from 9s to 63 lid per pair Boys' Knicker Suits 3s 6d ; about- quarter usual price. Leather Boots, Kid Boots and Shoes all reduced. Stock must be sold—Premises coming down, ■ TERMS-CASH ONLY,