MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under,aubieci to • h - necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, November 19. For Northern Ports, per at <fs.£3O p.m. j late fee letters, van ex press train, 6.55 p.m.

ENGLISH MAILS.

SOME WARD—DIBSCT MAILS. Coptic, sailed October 15, due London November 25. ■ _ . Rimutuka, sailed October 27, due London December 7- OUTWAKD—DIRECT MAILS. Kaikoura, sailed October 15, due November 28. HOMEWAKD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Monowai, left Auckland November 5, due London December 7.. OUTWARD —SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. bailed October 29, due Colony November 30. .

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1892. COLONIAL SILVER COINAGE.

The question of granting to the colonies the right to coin silver is one which interests New Zealand only as a looker on. New South Wales in 1855 and Victoria in 1872 were conceded by the Imperial Government the right to coin gold, and nearly twenty years ago the authorities of the Imperial Mint expressed a willingnesss to allow the colonies the privilege of coining silver also. At that time, however, it wis more economical to import the coin neceisary for colonial circulation than to import silver bullion and coin it locally. The situation has changed daring the last ten years, owing to the discovery of the immense argentiferous deposits in the Barrier Range of New South Wales. Broken Hill and Silverfcon are now names in the mouth of everybody, and the silver field ex tends over 2500 square miles of country. From June, 1885, when mining operations were 'begun, to the end of May, 1892, a period of seven years, the Proprietory mine alone pro duced 36,512,445 ounces of silver. We h*ve not at hand the. returns for the other names on this field, nor those in other parts of Australasia, but prac tically the whole yield of silver has hitherto been sent to London, and. at last the colonial mint—:for it may be taken that the other colonies sympathise with New South Wales and Victoria has risen in protest against this state of affairs. 1 here is no doubt that the great difference that has existed for some time back, and is especially Avide at present, between the actual cost of Uie Imperial British, bilver coinage and its face or nominal value has stimulated the desire of the two colonies to obtain a share of the profit of coining silvsr, and there is little doubt that had the value of silver bullion been the same as it was ten or twenty years ago the privilege 'vould have been conceded at any rate to New South Wales as one of the greatest silver producing coun tries in the world. But " the silver question " is one that agitates the whole world at the present day, and we must see how far the Colonial demands are supported by their requirements of silver coin for colonial currency. It is nob likely that the Imperial Mint will permit the colonies to deprive it of the profit of coining silver for Home circu lation aud the purposes of British trade. We find that the seven Aus tralasian colonies have produced an ag gregate of about 90,Q00 3 000 ounces of gold uf the value Of say three and a half millions sterling] of which Victoria has contributed nearly two-thirds. From 1855 to 1891 the Sydney Mint coined gold to the amount of £67,1P9,000—1e5s than two million a year—and the Melbourne Mint from j 1872 to 1891 coined £45,913,348— about two and a quarter millions a year. Of this coinage a very small proportion suffices for colonial require ments ; indeed it is estimated that since 1872 only one-seventh of the amount coined in Australia has re mained there, and in 18,91 the Bank of England alone received more than two thirds of the Australian gold coinage. In the London '? Tiroes" it was recently stated that of the gold coinage of the Empire for the last eighteen years the London Mint supplied 8738 per cent., and the Sydney Mint 2693 per cent It is extremely improbable that a larger proportion of the silver coinage would be retained in the Colo nies, and we therefore see the extent of the sacrifice which the Imperial Mint is asked to make. The hesita tion of the Imperial authorities is not surprising, and it is certain that if the privilege of coining silver is conceded to Sydney and Melbourne it will only be under stringent restrictions against their coming into competition with the Imperia} Mint, The claim, too, that the whole Australasian group should share in the profit of a gplonial silver coinage is by no means uafounded, and cannot be dismissed without con sideration.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wirths' circus posting bills are quite a show in themselv.es. The advance ' agent has had his foill posters a]b work in town to day, and the leading hoardings have been covered wijth some of the extraordinary show bills for the lithographing qi which the theatrical printing 'ofjjces of ths' United States are fa .nous. The feats of the i Arabs and the Japanese are pourtrayed on the walls, as well as the general feats of the ring, the pageants, and the tricks of the trained horses. Jf local gossip be true (says the Melbourre ."Herald") the young widow of the lale Frederick 'Elummer — the ex burglar w ho came to such a tragic apd untimt|y end recently—has again adventured on matri mony, being married the other clay by the Rev' Thomas Iforrie, to a farmer in the ! Ararhnu district,. It was understood that Mrs glummer had petitioned the Qovprn-' j meH.tjE.op'an inquiry' jntp the circumstances surrounding $\W death of her late h. usband. Probably her fresh change of life will relievg the Government from the hazard of having to pay any claim for compensation. A ueculjar pa.se of poisoning has occurred at, "tforsham, yictr.ria, A family named Carn/iv:h/.icl, comprising a niojfcher and geven children, vaU a young lady yisitor from Ballarat, made thejr midday meal, cm bread and cream. Shortly afterwards two chi.'riren became ill with violent stomachic pajna. Two other children had been sent to school, and one was afterwards found in the street apparently dead. A doctor who was called in found the entire family in various stages of poisoning 5 bub all are aow oufc ° .danß er- The milk' Wad beoo "set" W *™w tin over night, and placed on a stove to heat, Jt is supposed that the heat had drawn out some acid poison in the solder;

Seventeen years ago Henry Wainwriglil j was executed for the murder of a woman at Whitechapel, the peculiar circumstances under which the crimo was di-covered, as> well as the manner of its perpetration, draw i ing wide attention to the ease. A brother ! of theinurdererhaarecentlycomnuttedsuicide i by blowing his brains out with a revolver in a fiisb-class carriage ou the Nort'i : London Railway. The decja^el was a member of the Whitechapel Board of Works, late a churchwarden, and a pas>t 1 Master of a weli-known Musoni<: lodge. He carried on a large business at 6, Great Garden-street, VVhiteoiiapel, and was much respected throughout the East-end. Evi dence was given to the effect that the de ceased bad been low spiriteJ, and had taken to chink some time before the occui ranee. The jury returned a verdict of suicide dur ing temporary insanity. "The war paint is mixed" says ranger Oompton. He^ has had the dog box re moved from tHe police station to the pound, and is now on the war path for doga without registration collars, and any unfortunate tyke that he finds at large without the legal badge will be "collared" and taken to the house of detention at the pound, there to remain for the statutory period of proba tion—three days—at the expiry of which time he will be despatched to Hie happy hunting grounds. Owners of good dogs, or dogs they care for, w-bether good or not, would do well to see to their registra tion and proper equipment with the necessary collar. The ranger is at present turning his attention to the many collarleßS curs that are to be seen about the" town, the number of which he purposes very materially reducing within the next few days. Yov next sitting of the Court, a field day has been arranged, and several owners of geese and ducks, who have allowed their poultry to roam at will in the streets and channels, will make their bow to Captain Wray. The case heard before the Tt.M. on Thursday, in which a resident was fined Is and costs far allowing his web-footed stock to paddle in the channels, was a test case, and, decided in the ranger's favor, will be followed by as many: more as the ranger can bring. The Fire Brigade turned out in force on Thursday evening for wet practice. A short time ago an additional sump was put down at Mr Joseph Sealy's shop, in East street, and while trying this sump, a test of the smartness of the Brigade was made. Engine, shed, horses, and all the necessary gear were fixed up in the usual way when not in use, but of course, always ready for use. The men were stationed at the corner of Cas3 street, perhaps two hundred yards away from the shed. One toll of tlie fire alarm-bell was given, and a rush was made. From the first sound of the bell to getting the engine in position afc Mr Staly's sump took just exactly four minutes, and to get steam up and first water shown just nine minutes and a half—very good work indeed.- It is possible that the water was not flowing at its fullest stream in the channel, be that as it may, I he engine worked faster than the supply from the sump, and had had twice to slack off while practice went on at that point. Shifting from the sump at Mr Sealy's the Brigade came to Burnett street, and to test the capacity- of the engine where the supply of water was full the suction-hose was dropped into the .cellar at the Ashburton Club, in which there was a depth of two feet eight inches. The cellar is twelve feet by eight, so that there would be fifteen hundred gallons of water in the cellar, when a slight slope in the floor has been allowed for. The engine sent this large body of water through the hose and down the Burnett street channel in six minutes , ■ *

Affairs in Samoa.

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Sydney, November 17. Arrived—Lubeck, from Samoa. There vr&s great excitement in Apia when she left, owing to a tribal war which had broken out in the island of Tutuita. The quarrel was a family dispute which origi nated in" rival claims to the title of " manga," or head chief. The matter has gone so far, and so much bio dshed has already occurred, that the quarrel may assume a political aspect, Hostili ties began on the morning of October 24, by the chief Leiato and his followers making a raid on the village of Aoa, killing four and wounding one. On the 29 lh the chief of Fogatona, and A.o^ went to Pagopago to endeavour to arrange peace, but on his approaching the beach, the Fagassa people, wh,o had joined the Pagopago party, fired upon them, lulling two and wounding three others, A Jit tie later ITogatona and other villages were burned, Leiatcf "and his people returned to Aunuu, and entrenched themselves ther« in a very strong position with plenty of provisions. The Tulantoo and Tualatu inland tribes are about to join Leiato ; and if they do, the whole of Tutuita will be involved in the war. Plenty of ammunition is siil to be avail- J able, H.M.S. Ringarooma has arrived. The object of h_er visit is unknown, but the conjecture most frequently' hagarded is I that her commander has instructions as to the definite annexation of Samoa. The latest news spates thab the natives are now fighting in the Bay of Pagopago, and that the town has been destroyed. No nitlve houses are said to be.left standing, but European property, ig safe so far, though the £jamoan§ threaten io burn the whites out., Byf)NßY,.Novomber 16 When the Lub^cir left; Samoa, H.M.S. RingaEooma had "begii; ordered to the scene of the conflict in the isUttd of Tutuita. Ifc was reported that between fifty and sixty natives were killed during the hostilities, but the news lacked confir lration. Another explanation of the dispute is that the Roman Catholic natives and Pro'estants are making a religious far of it.

The Ben Ohau Dummying Case.

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Wejjjngtou, November 18. The Court of Appeal to-day dismissed the appeal in the gase, l^^tioriMl Mort gage and Agency Company y. §cqtfc, \*dth costs on the highest scale. The Court were unanimous that apart from the question of illegality there was nothing tj} ■how that Scott had contracted himself out of th,o ordinary right tq indemmtw arising from tl)e circumstances^ anc| further thafc it had hofc been made out that the arrangement between Sootfc aiid the Company was an illegal one and void on that ground. Leave ■was given 'q appeal to the Privy Council, and stay of proceedings granted on the Company giving saiiuriiy.

The Oi*sw>w Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit juanufootured by Auleeb^ook and o

Otago Anglican Synod.

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DcpEDitf, November 16. At the Anglican Synod this afternoon the Rev Mr Gifford advanced to the table and sti'l t:iat lie harl'co.iie to take his seat under the recent decision of the standing committee. Bishop Nevill upheld his ruling of the previous day that the ruling of the com mission was null and void, and that Mr Gifford could not t-kc his seat. The latter then shook bands with the president and retired. Mr Lubeckc then asked the Bishop to quote the canon which constituted him an authority to review the decision of the commission. The Bishop denied the right to ask sush a questior ( to which there could be no fjiiwer, as there was no canon dealing with it. Mr Lubecke said that the Bishop hid set a. bad example by refusing to obey th'j law,—(" Order, order ")—and he (Mr Lubenke) would retire. Afrer further slight discussion Mr Allen gave notice of motion challenging the Bishop's ruling. Duuedin, November 17. I At the meeting of the Anglican Synod to night a resolution was carried that it is desirable that one of the three parish churches in Duncdin should be con stituted the Cathedral of the Diocese, the consent of the local authorities having been Srst obtained.

SOUTHLAND.

(from our correspondent. )

The rain has come at last- Some of your farmers no doubt imagine that Southland is a very wet place, and so it is at times, but not so much bo as to necessitate its inhabitants being web footed, For the last five or six months we have only had one or two showers, and during the whole of that time not a day has been lost to the farmers through wet weather. - Before the rain which came on Monday night last our creeks and rivers wer^ almost dry, pasture land had become very bare, and the grain crops were just beginning to look miserable. At the time of my writing (Tuesday) it is raining heavens hard, and alrea iy the country has been saved. All along the weather has been warm heavy froats at nigbls, which have ruined the prospect of the fruit crop; plums and cherries are entirely gone, and apples have suffered much. What have stood the frost best are the Yorkshire Greening, Hawthornden, Rhymer, OJd Nonpareil, Prince Bis marck, and Winter Majetin. Shearing has now commenced, but in too many fnstances lam afraid that the quality of the wool will not be up to the average. Everybody is fully stoaked, and to my idea the sheep are much poorer than in former years. The farmers are now busy getting the land ready Tor the turnip seed, and the amount put in this time will be larger than ever. , The people are getting crazy over the new goldfield at Wilson's. You] are. aware, no doubt, that a rush took place to that river some weeks ago. Dp to now no gold has been got except in the bed of the rivers, but a party of men (who are well known to me) struck a very rich raef there lasjb week, which will be the means of causing another big rush. The ii'.w field is on the main land, and only about ten hours sail from the Bluff, S me who are acquainted with the country reach it overland by Orepuki and across the Waiau river. There is a great stretch of country between there and Jackson's Bny which has never been pro spected whioh will be overhauled this time, aud it is my firm belief that more than one Mount Morgan will be dis covered there, If I can possibly manage io 1 will have a run down there, snd if 1 do you s^all know what I think of it. I, as you know, came out in the fifties, and for twenty years followed the diggings, and as there is no digging in the colonies except those of Western Australia that I have not visited, my opinion of the place should surely be worth soinothins? to those who are i iterested in such matters. In ths mean ' Viii ■,■■!*■ -■ "'<■<•■ I ■•••'• .iiM J.-;..,c p.juple not to be too u»eiy, ita there are a number of tho.se knowing cards at the rush, whose business it; is to make a lot of noise over nothing, If the place is going to be any good people need not hurry themselves for a bit. •■- November 15,

The Baptist Union.

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Dunedin, November 15. The Baptist Union of New Zealand opened its annual meeting to-day, pro fessor T. Eark presided, and a large I number of delegates attended. The Rev | Mr Woolley, the secretary, reported that at the last Conference it was resolved to remove the Timaru Church from the list of associated Churches, on the ground of lack of sympathy by refraining from con tributing to the funds; Notice of appeal had been given, and after the Rev C. C. Brown had been heard at length in sup port of it, denying that the Timaru Church had been out of sympathy .with the Union, it was resolved that the action of the committee, though perfectly justi fiable at the time, should not be insisted upon now that assurances of .loyally and sympathy hav§ been received. The annual report stated that the work of the year had been fairly.encouraging and satisfactory^ though not so successful as in previous years, There were ninety local preachers and nineteen preaching stations. The revenue and expenditure had nearly balanced each othei', but a of £16 was still due to the Treasurer. A paragraph, relating to the withdrawal of the Roy. Mr Djlamore, the oldest Bap-ist minister in the colony, was deleted, and the in-coming committee were instructed to re-open negotiations, At the evening meeting the Rev. S. H. Matthews, who presided, in the course of an address qa the union of tip Churches, said that he did not see how the Baptists could find a place in such a union. The President's address dealt with the pro gress of the Church in the colony during the decade. Duiffsm^ November 16. At the Baptist Union, the foreign Mission report showed that £1165 had been raised last year, and that the expenditure had been £55,9. There was now available for the work £1136, and operations' arts |o be g^te^ded, The officers of the society were Ve*eleoted.' "DtiNEDiN, November 17. At the Baptist Union to-day a motion was moved to re-admit the Rev. C. ,C. Browu, but the resolution passed at Wellington, regretting that Mr Brown holds and gives prominence tq views eon, oerning conditional immortality, to still remain In fores. The Hon. Mr Dick said that if the Union began to inquire into the doctrine held by each member a good many would be thrown out. He knew thaA b.e wo^ld. After cjisoussion, Mr Bgown explained, with regard to his pledge of loyalty, I hit he reserved to himself the right to lecture on conditipnal immortality when he. wa.s invited, although' i}& would be careful not to harm the Baptist Church. The question' was referred back to the committee for a further report. A deputation from, t<he Ministers' Uncoil waited, qn the Un,ion to. convey greetings ivqd congratulations. It was resolved to obsorye the last Sunday in Noveniber as Teinperanci^siuud^ hy specially direpl.|ng attention, rcrand urging the claims of teuiperance.

The Markets.

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London, November 16. The estimated American visible supply i 3 8^600,000 bushels.

ROAD BOARDS.

mountlomers.

The monthly meeting of the Mount' SomersKoad Bo*rd was held on Monday, ' November 7- Present—Messrs, I'eache* (chairman), Harrison, Chapman, and! Hood. The Overseer's report was read and ; considered. . ' Winter^ iwPick Track.— rHie Overseer was instructed to get s^mo extra culverts i putin on this track, also to extiiid the brack thr< ugh Mr Dow's freehold section. Ashburton Main hoad. —It was resolved ' to call tenders for forming and shingling I about forty chains of this road, from the ' end of the present shingle downy ards. Bowyer's Stream Foot Bridge—The ' Overseer was instructed to board the' approaches to this bridge, as the wires j did nor prevent sheep from getting through. Village Settlement Road.—lt was re solved to allow the contractor for shing ling on this road to spread the shingle, the Board to put a man on and deduct his wages from the contract price. Mount Somers Bridge lioad.—The Overseer reported having let the stone breaking on thi3 road to J. Milne for 4s lOd per chain.— Approved of. Correspondence web received— From Messrs Lambie Bros., asking for some repairs on the road leading to their farm.—The Overseer was instructed to inform them that a contract was already let on the road. From Mr E. Herring, agent for Mr Thomas, asking for the name of Mr D. McKenzie to be put on the roll for R.S. 1837.— Agreed to. From Mr D. Thomas and twenty-two others asking for some repairs on the main road from the Alford Forest School down about o£ miles. -Resolved to ex pend about £50 in improving the road. From Mr Herring, re valuation of land ! sold to Messrs McOorniick and others.— ' Received. From the Commissioner of Crown' Land, re thirds and fourths—Received. From the Nt-w Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, re land sold to Mr VV. T. Smith, and asking for his name to be put on the roll.—Agreed to. From the manager Union Bank of Australia, re banking account.—Received. From Mr VV. Scott, asking to be put on the roll for TR,S. held by Margaret Scott.—Agreed to. From the Chief Surveyor, re Village Settlement Road, asking whether the work done on this road had been let vo the village settlers.—The Clerk stated that he had forwarded the required information. From Mr Purnell, re roads dedicated by private persons.—Received. From the Ashburton County Council, acting ior tracing of the gravel pits ie quired on the Mount Sobers tramway reserve. The Clerk stated that he had sent the requited information. From the same, with reference to the proposed exchange of reserve 1823 for part of R.S. 20357, and asking the Board topiy the necessary expenses.—Agreed to. Mr Chapman asked for two months leave of absence.--Granted. Tenders were opened for cutting at Mr Dunbar's. end that of J. Milne was accepted. Accounts amounting to £100 5s 6d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

The "Old Bank Stores."

Keeping abseast of the times and inline with the march of progross, the well known premises of Mr Andrew Orr, draper, are to be pulled down, and a new building in brick is to take the place of the present wooden one. The building now used by Mr Andrew Orr was originally the Union Bank's offices but in the piping times of the public works and immigration policy the bank's business extended so rapidly that more room had to be found in which to transact it, and accordingly the present bank at the oornerof East and Tancred Streets was built. The premises vacated were occupied for a time by Messrs Firth,. Pasb, and Co., general storekeepers, and for a long time were known as the l< Old Bank Stores." That firm "joined the majority," and their place in ihe "Old B.mk Stores " was taken by Mr Andrew Orr, who for years has carried on bis extensive drapery business g*o successful'y. Many alterations, improvements, and extensions have been made on the build ing since Mr Orr has been its ocoupant, each being necessitated by the demands of a steadily increasing business, and now that more room still is wanted with greater convenience of working the establishment, it has been deemed the wiser policy to rebuild the whole house en »n approved plan, specially for a larjre drapery business, than to continue tinkering the old building. Mr Bullock, the proprietor, has therefore placed in trie h-Mids of his architect an order to prepare a plan that will be satisfactory to Mr Orr (who, of course, is the best judge of what his business requires in the way of accommodation) and at the same time an ornament to the architecture of the street. The work will commence shortly after the New Year, when .the push of the busy season is over, and February will probably see tho carpenters at work on the inside fittings, The side and back walls will more than probably be built without requiring Mr Orr to subject his business arrangements to the disorganisa tion of a temporary removal in the busy season, but a removal is inevitable for the work inside, and Mr Orr will meanwhile have his eyes open for*suitable temporary resting place in which to pitch his camp when the time comes. In view of this, as a reference to Mr Orr's advertisement will show, Mr Orr has begun a clearing sale at reduced wiped \n crder to have as little stock as possible tq handle when the order comes to lumber up and seek other quarters during the rebuilding.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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The Police Change*. Auckland, November 18. At a meeting of the Auckland Justices it was resolved to, urge upon the Defence Minister that the remoyal of Inspector Broham was not in the best interests of Auckland. Tht* WaikpniuUi %*«lr The inquest concerning the death of Thompson, at Waikoniaiti, is further adjournec? to Wednesday next, owing to the analysis of the stomach not beine completed. Court of A»]ie«|l, WwjLTsrqTo*, November 18. Th^e'Court of Appeal adjourned to-day till December 16, when judgments will be delivered in Isitt and others v (Sydenham licensing; case), and" Stokes v Davenport (patent leadheaded nail case. **«"•»« Warning-. Captain Edwin says there are very strong indications that there will be heavy gales and ra.in, from the northward in almost ail parts of the country between noon of the 2Qth and midnieht of the 23rd inst., the wind changing by west to south-west by about the latter date.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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FIRE IN LONDON.

London, November 16. A fire broke out in the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Com pany's shops in Regent street, and much damage was done before the (lames were extinguished. The fire was caused by electric light wires fusing. the late sir john Mcdonald. In St. Paul's to-day Lord Rosebery unveiled the bust of the late Sir John McDonald, of Canada, and in doing so passed a eulogium on the deceased statesman for his services in promoting 1 the unity of the Empire. THE ANARCHISTS. Francoise, an Anarchist, who is sus pected of having been been con cerned at Very's restaurant, has been extradited to France. IRISH AFFAIRS.

The National Convention, now meet ing at Dublin, state that the crops are failing, and that tenants are unable to pay rent, and unless it is reduced a terrible crisis will be forced on. An amnesty is also demanded for political criminals.

SIR SAMUEL GRIFFITH The « Pall MaU Gazette " says that Queensland can badly spare Sir Samuel Griffith's services while the separation, federation, and Kanaka questions re main unsettled. ELECTION PETITION. Prbfeß3or Munro, who contested the East Division of Manchester in the Liberal interest against the Right Hon. A.J. Balfour, and who is peti tioning against the latter's return, has abandoned tho charges of intimidation and undue influence, and will rely on unseating the hon. member on the ground of bribery and general treating. LABOR MATTERS.

Most of the cotton mills in Lanca shire and adjoining counties have agreed to work half time, in order to prevent their operatives from assisting the strikers. ' Mr T. Mann deposed before the Labor Commission that he was in favor of a voluntary eight hours system. He would accept legislation if that were quicker, but preferred a local optional eight hours. Vienna, November 16. The number of men out of work in Vienna is estimated at 50.000.

THE SCOTCH CHURCHES. London, November 17. Dr W. C. Smith, of Edinburgh, has been elected moderator of the Free Church, and the Rev. Marshall Lang, moderator of the Established Church of Scotland. H.M.S. HOWE.

The Howe is not injured, and it is hoped that she will be docked by December 4th.

THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.

Paws, November 16. King Behanzin and 1700 soldiers are besieged in Aboiney. The King offers to pay France 15,000:000. francs if she will abandon the whole coast. THE FRENCH TARIFF.

The Chamber of Deputies has abol ished the import duty on wine wlien free from adulteration, and has finally abolished the duties on beer and cider, and increased those on spirits in pro portion. MONACO. The Prince of Monaco is suing the publisher of the " Eclairur' paper at Nice, for defamation, and describing his crown as a roulette table. THE PANAMA CANAL. The prosecution of the two De Lesseps and other directors of the Panama Canal Company for breach' and malversation of the funds of the company has caused a great sensation in the city, and it is very much re gretted that such extn roes are being taken. The trial will probably take place early ip December. The con cession to the Panama Canal Company is being renewed for a year. / If the Panama Canal is not pro ceeded with within the year which has just been conoeded, the work will be forfeited by the Columbian Govern ment. Pakis, November 17. The Premier and M. Freycinet op posed the proaeoution of M. de Lesseps, but gave their consent in consequence iof the threatened collapse of tbe Cabinet. It is reported that M..Eiffel received 2,250,000 francs for machinery he never supplied.

AFGHANISTAN. _, TT Calcutta, November 16. The Hazaras still continue to make head against the Ameer's troops. The Russians are reported to be supplying thorn with cannon. St. Petersburg, November 16. The "Moscow Gazette-" says that the present is Russia's chance in Afghanistan. CIVIL MARRIAGE. fti_ ,r • RoME ' NovMnber 16. The Vatican declares that it will bitterly oppose the Hungarian Govern ment until obligatory civil marriages are removed. CANADA AND NEWFOUND LAND.

Ottawa, November 17. The Canadian and Newfoundland Governments have agreed on the basis oi union, and the people are now being consulted. One of the con-V.. ditions insisted' on by Newfoundland is that the Dominion shall construct a railway aoross the island in com pensation for accepting a share in the federal debt charges. REVOLT IN HAYTI. New York, November 16. The north of Hayti is lost to the President, whose officers betrayed him. AMERICA AND FOREIGNERS. Further severe restrictions have been taken to prevent immigration of foreigners to New York. THE UNITRSD STATES TARIFF.

Washington, November 17. Mr Chauncoy Depew says that the United States want to make an experi ment with the revenue, and is entitled to be allowed a trial, but be doubts whether there is any promise of pros perity in it.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW COMET.

Sydney, November Ifc The new. comet has. been obwryed

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1802.



COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OP TRADE. . IMMENSE SUCCESS OP G. J. NEILL and COY Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. OUR Expenses being so small, and being satisfied with very small profits, we are enabled to SELL CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton. WE DEFY COMPETITION. INSPECT OUR GOODS. SEE OUR PRICES. The best Washing Prints in Ashburton, 4|d, 6Jd. 6|d, 7jd, H& The newest designs in Washing Muslins for A prons and Pinafores 1 4£d yard The very latest in Dress Materials, 4^d yard ' Ca-ihmeres nnd Merinos, all colors, marvellous value White Calico, yard wide, 3* lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLOTHING. CLOTHING Men's Strong Tweed Suits, 22s 6d Men's New Zealand Tweed Suits, 23s 6d; wondarf ul Boys and Youths' Tvreed Suits at your own price Men's and Boys' Sbitts, Tweed Trousers, and Molea afc ridiculous pnoet BOOTS, BOOTS. BOOTS. Every one wonders how we can Sell Boots so Cheap, THE SECRET IS CASH-SMALL PROFITS, AND QUICK RETURNS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 9.1 Men's Colonial made Bluchers, Bs 3d Mem's Leather Elastb Sides, 9s lid A special me »>f Women's Strong Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 6s 9d Ladies' and Children's Tan Shoes, all sizes The largest stock of Children's and Girls' Patent Strap Slippers, all sizes, VERY CHEAP AT G. J. NEILL and GO'S, FRIEDLANDEFVS BUILDINGS, CORNEB OF EAST & MOORE STREETS. Great Babgain?. HARDLEY BROS. TT A. V E P U R..C HAS ED A LARGE STOCK OF FOUR-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, which will be cleared at 2s 6d a pair; a splendid quality. DRESS GOODS in endless variety. All Shades in CQLORED C&SHMERE, at ls 9d a yard, worth 2s 9d. Guaranteed ALL-WOOL DRESS SERGES, at 9d a yard. PRINTS at from 3d a yard. GINGHAMS and MUSLINS in great quantity. 80 Pieces of FLANNELETTES at from 3s 6d a dozen, the besfe variety to choose from. HARDLEY BEOS-' MILLI NE E V DEPABT MEN T. This is replete with all the Modern Novelties in BONNETS, HATS, LACES, RIBBONS, COLLARETTES, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, TIES, etc. j l NORFOLK JACKETS, CrGme and Colored at 2s lid. DOROTHY CAPB^, with shaded Silk Hoods, 9s 6d worth 15s. BOOTS GBE^T EEDUCTIONS. MEN'S SHOES 7s 6d, WOMEN'S ELASTIC SIDE BOOTS at 3s lid, CHILDREN'S BOOTS from ls a pair. HARDLEY BROS. Would like everyone to read this and Note the Address : ABCADE, BURNETT STREET.



EMPORmM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing Factory, "-7- EAST J^TrtEJBT. NEW AND CHOICE GOODS ARE NO\V~ OPENED FOR THE APPROACHING SEASON. " ,„-«,. The Perfection of Taste and Best Value in GENTS' & BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, SCARVES, SHIRTS, MERCERY, &c. BOOTH. BOOTH, BOOTS. The Finest Collection of Ladies' and Genta' BOOTS and SHOES in the District Clean, Fresh, Reliable Good?, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. INSPECTION INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. Agents for Wertheim Oelebiated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Hfcw Zealand Clothing Factory.* W. J|. WEBBER, Manager. THE CONTRACTOR FOR FITTING UP S- SALEK'S :. . JSEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. • ""VfoT being able to complete his contract in time tlio Opening Display w iU be JN held over bill SATUKBAY, thb 19m NOVEMBER. The Public of Ashburtoa will then have an opportunity of seeing as fine a Stock of High-class Jewellery, Silver and E.P. Ware, andoo well-fated up a Jeweller a Shop as i« to be seen in Christchurch. ___ ,_^ ._, .



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I CoifiMANB ANl> SO/ ii'UCALYPTB Ex j thact is the only genuine m thp niarket,. and was a .rarded medals and diploptw at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Luns^s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents— AsstWftTOjr Pxug Comiany



w , , -1 CASH Advertisfiiijwiiw under cli s heading not wxcootLiV," STXTKK.N WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be . Wtat this Office. REVIEW of Reviews, WeliWs Jour nals, Quarterly Family Reader, H>ilf round the World with General Booth.—H. M. Jones. mHK Frize Chatter Box, Littfe Dot, JL Boys and Gh Is Annuals, Childi ens Ihien % Infant's Magazine, and other serials, and new books.—H. M. Jonks, OMEIISET Meat Mart." The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights <ruaranu-ed. A crial solioitod. — '-V. J. tSiLflocrK. 4)182 WANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweller, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. 10 213 t ITANTED, an Apprentice to the VV Printing trade, age 13 to 15; must have passed sixth standard. Apply i at this Office. WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get oOlbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. 11 31 MHOW Day, Saturday, 19th, fc. Salek's O new .Jewellery Establishment. First day of show, Saturday, November 19. ANTED Known.—Good Leather Shirting reduced to 6§d. Splendid double-width Sheeting, Is. Carpet Is, reduced to 9d.~ H. 0, Segers, Melford House. 8 SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, « will show his new and high class stock on Saturday, November 19. TTNIQUE, Choice.—New Jeweller's LJ Stock of la; esc Home style and design. Opening Saturday, November 19. S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler. ANTED" "Known.—Ladi^ "Gari baldis Is lid. Beautiful Prints 4t\A and 6d. Come and see.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. SHEARERS c*n rely on getting the celebrated 8.8.A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robtert Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. i\/-ANTED Known—Grand Display V \ of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED —Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. "i If ANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps, > V Pumpa. I have on hand the Jargesfc stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and "Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J W. HiRuLKf, East street. WANTED Known.- Flannelettes 6d, reduced to 3s 9d per dozen- Good lino of Plaid Flannelettes 10£J, reduced to B|d.—H. C. Segues, Melford House. REBUILDING Sale..—Men's No. 3 ' Vests Is Men's bestt Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Men* best Colonial tweed Trousers and Vests 12 s 6d, Boys and Youth's Tweed Trousers 2s lid, Men's Leather Shirts 2s Rd, worr,h 4s 6d, Ladies Prumella Boots Ls. The whole stock will be slaughtered as the premises are to bo pulled down in February —Aa'drew Orr. 11 109 W"~ &NTED Kaown—Rebuilding Sale, Peal French Merinos, guaranteed, ls, Is 4d, and Is 6d, al! colors. Prints 2s per dozen, Silk Lace l^i per dozen, Double Width French Dress Goods Ls6d, i former price 3s 6cl, Lace Curtains 2s lid, Towels 31 each, lot Umbrellas ls 61, Sunshades 13 111 and 2s 6d, halt price. Muslin Embroideries 4d, worth Is.— Andrew Orr. 11 110 WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. ! Baths made to any size or pattern: Electric Bells fixed, and all kin is of Plumbing work done at lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. yARBLEY, Plumber and Gasfitter. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Cornw." WHY should we le*^ the rain water off our roofs rot our buildings and run to waste whei» Hardlev will find and fix spiuting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his addre&s—J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street,



WANTED Known— Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes jusb arrived, J. Mojson intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for two monbhs. Great Bargains. The a*ook is the choicest ir Ashbutfcon, Hid superior own make, kept on ham 1, uusurpassed in New Zealand. L staff of men kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, arad done on the shortest notice—. J. Moisrm, East Street, Town FJali slm TVpENV Christmas Cards for Old Countiy -*-^ friends, IN'ew Zealand ferns, Fire Screens at half price. New supply of Tiddlidy Winks, Halma and other games, Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 6d. New Birthday cards, Reward cards, Wedding cards, etc. ISew Books every mail.—L. F. ANDREWES & Co., Sta. tioners' Hall. Stop Drini-cingf, , : * " T can't" ai*e two li'otle words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to use them he thinks is un evidence of weakness, and so we wonder why, when he quits, he doesn't stay quit;. If we knew all, our wonder would be, with that terrible craving at his vitals, he is able to resist even for a short time—a craving on which wilL-power, moral suasion, the pledge, self-respect, have no effect whatever, and which until recently has been an insur mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases. But the tinie has come when that craving can be stopped! Sure. Jusb as sute as it is possible to cure a cold. The appetite can be destroyed ; the man placed back, bo for AS flunking is concerned, jusb where he was keforo lie acquired the habit/ 'Die cure does not d^troy the will, but the .appetite. -So ho will hg,yo to learn la. rink all over ac;ain, and tue esbr.t will be so <;reat that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T. Booth's Golden IJstttedy No. jl destroys the drink appet'te. It/! 1. BfjOjtlvs gulden Remedy No. 2 "is the b,es,t br?in and jt/arve tonic on th s earth, At all chemists and ~{A»vtf, ' ■--"•■- ' ioni



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SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In X protection of the world made fame our manufactjire has acquired al over the globe, we publish the following :•— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, says in an editorial published in tae "Clinical Record" i-^-" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding-.. •to scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus " has • made its appearance sines. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost in causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitproy became most seriously indisposed through it& use. In nno ther case a lady states on the strength oi statutory declaration that sha suffered cruelly froriis the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted in expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS.—(Advt,) 1



lius Bust Remedy fob Indigkstion— JNortons Camomile Pilla are eppfidentv recommended as a. s,j W ple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all fcho diseases to which we are sublets Norton's Pills, with justice called the Natural^ htrongthoncap. of the Human act as a powerful tonic and gentle peneufc, are mild ia their operation? and sifc umlor any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine yandnrs throughout tbt WlfliiU