MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following placeß as under.subject to the necessary alterations :— TUESDAY, November 29. Foc^Northern Ports, New South Wales and Queenslaud,per Hauroto, at at O 3O WEDNESDAY, November 30. For United Kingdom and Continent ol Europe, etc. (specially addressed Orient steamer only), and also for Australian Colo nies, per express (to connect with s.s. Mana pouri at Port Chalmers), at 1830 p.m. late fee letters, guard's van express^ at 11 &o p.m. ■ Due in London on Jannary 13. , For the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 015 P' 1?* 1 : registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, at 3p.in.; late fee letters, mail van, express train, at 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due in London on January 4.

DEATH.

Taskke.— On 29th inst., at Hampstead, Georgie Mabel Harriet, the beloved and only daughter of James and Susanna Tasker; aged nine years. Nelson papers please copy.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1892. IMPORTED WEEDS.

A good deal of stir has been caused in Timaru by the publication by the " Berald " of a list of weeds which are to be found growing in sand which has been brought from Australia as ballast by ships and discharged at Timaru. Among these weeds says our contem porary, is a lowly looking thing, that is spreading in mats over the ground where th© railway men have stacked sleepers in ilie yard. The plant seems to be an insect-catcher, as it is gummy all over. It looks like a weed that can make its way rapidly. "Whether it would he much trouble to get rid of, must be a question of trial. Another new plant resembles a dandelion, with rough leaves, light yellow ray florets and black centre. The seed is long, dark brown, with a circle of hooks on one end, and wholly covered with a cottony fluff, that forms a light bail after the seed hat escaped from the plant. The down is brownish with a tinge of violet. This is stated by an old Australian to be the Bathurst burr, a notorious weed in Australia, where the growing plant smothers the grass as Cape weed does, and the seeds deteri orate the value of the wool clip, from the ease with which they get into the wool and the difficulty of getting them out again. These burr plants ought to be carefully destroyed. A specimen of the burr plant was given to the secretary of the Acclimatisation Society, who showed it to several gentlemen who have been in Australia, and they assured him that it is really the Bathurst or Brisbane burr. , The sand it is growing in came from Rock harapton about two years ago. In formation respecting these weed?, with specimens, has been foi warded to the Agricultural Department, and it is to b3 hoped that steps will be taken to destroy the weeds to which attention has been called, and also to prevent the introduction of others. How quickly and widely these pests may be spread may be gathered from the stateiuent that is made, that the sand, being clean an sharp, is being carted all over ithe place to make garden paths. The introduction of noxioiis weeds is only a degree less objection able than the introduction of cattle disease, and equally stringent regula tions should be made against each.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The introduction of foreign plants and . weeds in ships' ballast is a question that is exciting some interest in Timaru just now. It is stated that the dreaded Bathurst burr has been introduced in this way. The installation of R W.M. and investi ture of officers of the Thistle Masonic Lodge takes place to-morrow evening. R. W. Rro Louisson, District Grand Master, S.C., and his officers will conduct the ceremony. In the Ohristchurch Supreme Court yester day the action for breach qf promise of marriage, brought by CJecilia A«n»e Stuth; ridge against John Hill, resulted in a verdict fop plaintiff for £100 damages. Jt was seriously proposed to the Oamaru Caledonian Society that a cycling race fcr ladie* should be included in the programme, One of the principal reasons for throws Jog out the motion vai that an accident; mlaht happen, and the directors would not run the risk, The following team of the Ashburfcon Cricket Club will make the eleven to play Prebbleton on the latter's ground on Wednesday next, leaving Ashburton by the 7,20 a.m. train:—Lane, Dixon, G. Andrews, Penahire, T. Sawle, Todd, Mitchell, J. lawle, Cuthberteon, Fox, and either Still well, and J. Siawle pr A. Fcoks. A scratch match will be played to-morrow, beginning at two o'clock, between iwdea of players qt botfo <?lub3. The " Oamaru Mail" states that at the Harbour Boird mgetiog Air Burbury re ported that while at Home he had seen most of the bondholders of the £ }00,000 loan, and that it was generally recognised tha,t the board had had reverses and been inequitably treated. He added that there was no de-ire at all topreas the board in any way. 4 special inspection parade of the Ash burton Volunteers will be held this evening. Aa the time in which the prescribed number of dpiljs has to be put in is drawing to a glose eyery yoluijteer slpuld ma^e a point ot attending, The remainder of the comply viW go through tljeir vol.ey firing to-morrow aftepnooa, Last evening, about sevpn o'clock, a thundeistorm burifc over Ashburton, and continued for over an hour. Vivid flashes of lightning followed each other with uir comfortable frequency, and the peals of thunder were unusually loud. Heavy rain fell too, and altogether the evening till nearly ten o'clock was just about as lively a j one as any wan need wish to be out in" There was also q, pretty keayy thunderstorm jto.-day. T]je annual garden party in connection with jib. Stephen's will be held on Wed nesday,' Dficewbep f t in the Parsonage garden. There will be fcljjs usual ftallj-s for the sale of needlework, friiit, farm, a^d garden produce, etc., csontrjb^tio^s to wljich are asked for, as also to the tea which will be held in a large tent-supplied by Mr Patching. The Ashburton Band will be.m attendance, and various amusements will be nrevi'levl, Admission, including tea, will oe is 'del a»d la for children. The gates will open at six p.m. and dfsg at nine p.m. The •'Southland. Time*" *t^ a tUt an unl-nown insect is swarming hi mlUiona in Z V7aiamwa district. Tne insect is about three eigh^ of an inch ong, not unlike tic Sybird in Aup, « "?ore ovoid and of , ight brown (cofee aftd milk c t jlor . Like, the ladybird' it has wmg oovew, hbd fa I , j' ?jii, n riv "small It is moat active ai a»jd W.& Vas first attracted in Bwainiß tv t some a w tarn.e, fSvSJlly^Si variety of the cook- whihisso common Im-eat pwwntj

The total number of entries received for the Dunedia Agricultural and Pastoral Show this week is 1200, as against 1069 last year, notwithstanding the fact of the " housed and clothed" sheep class being abolished this year. There was no practice of the Musical Society last night, owing to the inclement weather, and a rehearsal will take place to-night instead. Considering the character of the work the Society has undertaken to produce, and the limited number of practice nights between now. and the public per formance of "The Messiah," members cannot afford to lose even one opportunity ot rehearsal, either on their own account individually, or on account of their fellow members. It is stated that the Government have re quested Mr T. Thompson, M.H.R., and Mr (J. C. Graham, R.M., to meet in Cluist chnrch early in January next for the purpose of investigating the actions of the late Official Assignee of Canterbury and the present Registrar of the Supreme Court of the same Provincial District, with respect to Mr G. |W. Ell's claims, and the CDurt transactions under their jurisdiction since 1384. The Board of Governors of Canterbury College has decided to offer the position of curator of the Museum and lecturer on geology to Professor Hutton, and to appoint Mr G, P. Foaden, of England, director of the Lincoln Agricultural College, subject to the Board's being satisfied as to his capacity tor organising and governing such an insti tution. A meeting of delegates representing the swimming clubs of Canterbury, called by the local council of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, was held at the Clarendon Hotel, Christchurch, on Saturday evening. Mr G. J. C. Smart presided, and there were present Messrs J. C. Lane (Ash burton), YV. S. Wharton (St. Albans), J. C. Watson (Christchurch), and F. W. Hobbs (bast Christchurch). The polo rules were revised and adopted. It was resolved to request the following gentlemen to act as referees for polo matches:—Messrs W. G. Atack, G. Harris, V. S. Wharton, W. J. Cotterill, Y. Cresswell, J. C. Lane, C H. Croxton, and A. Francis. It was decided that the rule relating to costume should be strictly enforced. The Ashburton delegate (Mr J. C. Lane) introduced the question of the removal of head-quarters, and it was the, general opinion of the meeting that the head-quarters of the Association should be removed to Christchurch. Mr Tennyson Smith, temperance lecturer, lectured at Masterton on Saturday evening, Mr Hogg, M.H.8., taking the chair. In the '.course of his remarks on his views ,of tem perance, Mr Hogg touched on the political aspect of the question, and accused the Con servatives of obstructing temperance and every other reform. He also lauded the Liberals, who, he said, were every where' friends of reform. Referring to Bellamy's, he said the country now enjoyed sober legis lation, and men did not now go into the House to make laws muddled with drink. Mr Smith, in reply, said that Mr Hogg had taken an unfair advantage of his position aa* Chairman to introduce politics on the tem perance platform. Dr W. Hoskin, a well known local medico, challenged Mr Hogg to sign the pledge with him. Mr Hogg declined, and the doctor signed. Mr Hogg is an old Ashburton man, aud w\s at one time editor of the Ashburton Mail. About five o'clock on Friday morning a" young man entered the back door of Mr Hi M. Carson's private residence in Cox street, having previously left his boots and socks in the yard. He first ransacked a trunk, taking some coppers from it, in a bedroom occupied by a boy who did not wake up. He then searched Mr Alfred Carson's room and secured Is 6d from his trousers pockets, and made a noise that awoke Mr Carson, who called out. The stranger replied and made tracks, knocking down a gun in his haste, and then cleared out,of the premises bare footed. A man was arrested inTinaruon suspicion, but on being brought up to day before Mr Alcorn, the charge was withdraw by the police with leave of th* Court, as it was founl the wrong man had been apprehended.

SUPREME COURT.

IBR PKBSS ASSOCIATION.

WBtu»aTO>', November 28. The Graud Jury threw out the bill against 0. Broadbent, charged with lar ceny as a bailee. True bills were returned in the case of Finlay and Seele, charged with murder, and William Syms, charged with an attempt to procure abortion. Henry Smith, alias Clark, was sentenced to eighteen months' hard labor for obtain ing money under false pretences. Henry C, Gochrane pleaded guilty io a charge of stealing a horse, saddle, and bridle, and was remanded for sentence, Frederick Thompson, alias Tatcon, received two years for forgery ab Palmerston North. sfr Edwards made application for a special jury in Syms' case, and also asked for a postponement owing to the absence of one of the chief medical witnesses. The Chief Justice will give his decision in the morning. .. i Wellington, November 29. In the Supreme Court to-day the Chief Justice granted the application of ac cused's counsel for a special Jury in the case of SymSf charged wi h malpractice in Woodville, and the trial was fixed for Dgsember 13, to enab'f Dr Dd Lisle to b» present, The murder pase Ja proceeding, the prisoners being tried separately, The case of Henry Finley was taken-first. The evidence so far is the same as in the lower court. -

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

f PEA PKBSS ASSOCIATION.]

Sfulrten D«Htli I)uNppiN, November 28. Mr John Sifnon, fat^erof Simon Bros., boot warehousemen, brojfe a blood yessej this morning while walking along t|ie street, and died a quarter of houp after? irards,

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending November 27, 1892:—

Hinds Saleyards.

OPENING SALE.

The new saleyards at Hinds, the early history of which has been recorded in our columns in communications from our Hinds correspondent, were opened yester day under auspicious circumstances. The day was fine, and almost every farmer in the district was present, and the principal buyers of sheep from .north and south were either present or represantcd. A run over the yards and buildings showed 1 that the former were well arranged, and that the shed was better fitted for shear ! ing and packing the wool than either of I the Ashburton Baleyards Company's I sheds, and it must be gratifying to the shareholders to find that- their enterprise .s being appreciated by the district. Shearing was suspended for the day, and on the board were set the .luncheon tables. A substantial lunch was set out, and after time had bean afforded to all to partake of it, the company gathered round the sheep pens. Mr W. Clmnall, Chairman of the Hinds Saleyards Company, briefly addressed the assemblage, saying that the progress of the district had rendered saleyards a necessity. There was a large country round about, and if the farmers would give the yards their support the directors would see that fair play was given to all, and if any fault were pointed out they would see that it was rectified. Mr I>»vid Thomas said the day marked a new era in the history of the district, and the Company vere to be congratu lated on the perseverance and_ energy they had shown in establishing the yards. He had known the district for twenty-five years, and though some of those who had bought land too dear twelve years ago had given the district a bad name, ifc had a great future before ifc, and the land had proved to be much better than the name it had got. He counselled the Company to give full 'publicity to their sales and to hold them at fixed periods ; and complimented chose concerned on the excellent manner in which the wool shorn in the sheds was packed for the market. Mr J. R. Bland spoke to the im portance of farmers being prepared to sell their stock at market prices if they sent it to the yards ; also to the necessity of pushing on the work of making the railway bridge available for stock. Mr Rudolph Friedlander remarked upon the great progress that the district had made since the opening of the Ash burton yards. Mr Thomas Bullock, in answer to calls, said h«j was not a shareholder, but was pleased to see the district so far advanced as to require yards. He had great faith in the bheariog shed and would h»ve the same in a dip—which the Company should construct as soon as possible. He hoped soon to see all the land in the locality cultivated, and assured the residents that as the business people of Ashburton had helped them to progress in the p*st so would they in the future. Mr George Jameson, as Chairman of the Ashbutton Saleyards Company, wished the Hinds Saleyards Company every success. , The sal 3 was then proceeded wjth. The entries comprised abmt 5000 sheep, 5 hai< -avtV, a allli <v -s. j.uore was a good demand for fat and nearly fat sheep, and also for ewes with lambs, but store merino withers were not in request. Most of the stock was sold, the following being the principal ■sales-—Merino wechers, in the wool, fa', 15a ; stores 9s 6d, 6*3 6d; merino wethers, shorn, 9a ; ewes, with lambs, in wool, 10s Id, 12s lOd ; mixed sheep, shorn, 8s 2d ; cross bred ewes, Qn 9d, lls 3d ; four-tooth ewes and wethers, 13s lOd, 14s sd, 13s 6d; hoggets, 12s; fat ewes* 13s 3d, Bs3d; ewes and lambs, 13s.

Concert at Hinds.

The concert at Hinds on Friday even ing last attracted an audience which not only packed the schoolroom, but left many to be c nteat with standing room. The itev Thomas Farley presided, and in his opening remarks distinguished be tween healthy, hearty, pure enjoyment; and the outward pretence of uprightness and purity, which was not always borne out in practice. He understood that the School Committee was giving a ball after the concert, in aid of the Church of Eng land organ fund. He was glad to see so large a gathering, %nd ho hoped each would enjoy the concert. The first part of the concert programme consisted of— a solo by Mrs Farley j song, " Balaclava,' by Mr Chivers ; duet, Mrs Tippett and Mr Cow ; a reading, " Bess," by Mr Farley ; song, " Love's own sweet song," by Mrs Tippett, who in response to an encore sang '' Rock a-bye baby " ; a song, "Thi song my darling sang," by Mrs Biggs; ani the song, " Killarney," by Mr Higgins, who, in response to an encore, sang, " Let me like a soldier fall." The second part consisted of- a solo by Mrs Farley ; son^, *' T'l take you home again, Kathleen " j song, "Killaloe," by Mr Chivers, who, in response co an encore, sang "Morianty"; song, "I borrowed it," by Mr Cow, who, in re sponse to an encpre, sang " He's got 'em on" j duet, ''Very suspicious," by Mr Cow and Mrs Tippett; scng, " The happy policeman," by Mr Cow, The enter tainment, which seemed to be much enjoyed by all, concluded towards oleven o'clock. An amount, much larger than anyone anticipated, is one pleasing result of the concert.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(VRU PltEgg ASSOCIATION.)

NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.

London, Novembtr 27. Commenting on the falling oft'in the railway revenue in New South Wales, the " Economist" saya that the re duced profits is the penalty for rash extension of lines.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

Lord Brassey has contributed an article to one of the reviews on the subject of the Imperial Federation League which, he says, was founded to avert the dismembership of the Empire. He thinks that the establishment of a Zollverein is impossible owing to trade conflicts. In matters of defence, how ever, interests are identical, and he is of opinion that in this fact lies the bond of union.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

. The anniversary of the death of the Manchester martyrs was celebrated at Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, Several addresses were delivered, and the speakers declared that it was the duty of the people to continue the policy of those brave men until Ireland was free.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The report of the Imperial Institute shows that the list of Fellows numbers 8500. Ihe "Daily Chronicle" says that the colonies have not been so prompt or generous towards the Imperial Institute as was hoped. The paper advocates the absorption of the Colonial Institute. London, November 28. The " Daily Chronicle " is not satis fied with the finances of ihe Imperial Institute, and says that it will be im possible to raise £50,000 to provide a library and great hall.

DESTROCTIVE FIRES.

The damage caused by fire in the East India docks is estimated at £30,000., Two thousand bales of Aus tralian wool, which were stored in the warehouse in which the outbreak oc curred, were damaged by water. The premises of Jenner and Co., drapers, Princes street, Edinburgh, have been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £250,000.

LABOR MATTERS.

The London County Council is ex pediting various works for the benefit of the unemployed. The vestries in North London offered the unemployed in the distiict work at stonebreaking, but the men rejected the proposal as an insult.

THE ARMY BILL.

Berlin, No /ember 26. The Catholic Centre in the Reich stag arc introducing a Bill, removing disabilities on Jesuits as the price of their support of the Army Bill. The Kaiser congratulated Count yon Caprivi upon his speech upon intro ducing the Army Bill. The Berlin Press does not approve of the Bill, but is delighted that Prince Bismarck has been proved to be wrong. The Reichstag i 3 discussing the advisableness of prohibiting emigration between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five of persons liable to military service. '■ The German Press urges that the cost of the proposed increase in the army should be notified, and predicts a disruption of the Cabinet.

MANSER RIFLES.

Madrid, November 25. The Spanish Government have en tered into a contract for the immediate delivery of 70,000 Manser rifles.

THE ROUMANIAN MARRIAGE.

Bucharest, November 28. In addressing Parliament King Charles of Roumania described the approaching marriage of Prince Ferdi nand and Princess Marie of Edinburgh as a link between Roumania and Great Britain.

IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA.

Washington, November 27 The Chairman of the Senate Com mittee is urging the suspension of im migration into the United States for a period of five years, but would make an exception in the case of persons arriving to join their relatives, and would also allow the issue of passports to visitors.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE INFANTICIDE CASES. Sydney, November 28. The jury in the alleged baby farming cases at Macdonald-town returned a verdict of mynslaughter against Mr and Mrs Mackin, A patbetio scene occurred in the oourt during the day. Mrs Mackin, after exhorting her children not to cry and imploring God for justice, fell prostrate on the floor. The inquest on the bodies found at Redfern opens on Wednesday. These are the cases in which it is believed, that the children, were murdered by puncturing their hearts. !

THE HAWTHORN MYSTERY.

Melbourne, November 20 The police are of opinion that the Hawthorn mystery is something more than a practical joke. Medical men are of opinion that the legs were out off while the body wag warm.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Welhngton, November 28. At Fielding on Saturday afternoon* Harry Dunn, the well-known wrestler, jumped off the mail train when near Makino. Ha ran into the bush, and afterwards stripped, and put his clothes on the metals. He was caught yesterday morning at 4,30, and was to-day brought before two Justices, who remanded him to Wanganui for medical treatment. He was evidently suffering from the effects o{ drink.' Jt is stated that Government have, requested Mr IV Thompson, M.HiR., and Mr 0. C. Graham, R M., to meet in Christchurch early in January next for the purpose of investigating tho actions of the late Official Assignee cf Canter , bury, and the present Registrar of the Supreme Oourt of the same provincial district, with respect to Mr G. W. Ell's claims and tho Court transactions under 1 their Jurisdiction since 1884. ! A man, named Williim Henry Smith, ajias Philpot, has Wen committed for trial ou charges of ar^on and breaking and enteririg at Qtaki; It is all-peif that he fjroke into the place and stole £'3£ ldhs pelon^in^ to the contractor vho removed the yln,. Westherefield off Waijwnae

beach, and set fire to the building to hide the crime. A jourtg girl, named Emm* Darling, - while riding near Wairarapa Lake Ferry, was Killed by her horse' rearing and fall ing back on her.

COMMERCIAL

JER PBKSS ASSOCIATION

London, November 27- A. South Australian syndicate operating in London have netted £67,000 in dealing in Broken Hill shares \t the wool sales there was a crowdtd attendance of all sections of the trade Competition iras exceedingly brisk. The American competition is weak, and tha ! Continentals took the bulk of the stock. Advances showed themselves most in medium and inferior merinoft. Queens land clips ranged from 9dto 9Ad. The "Daily Nowb" sthtes that New South Wales has placed £6C0,000 worth of 4 per cent. Treasury bills, extending over four years, at par, the interest being payable from October last, buyers being paid accrued interest. The bonds are quoted at Is 8d per cent, premium. Bonds for the best part of £1,000,000 have been lodged with Sir Saul Samuel. The directors of the London and West minster Bank declare that the " Daily News'" statement is premature, though the bonds are offering at par. There are great complaints in the city at the hawking indulged in in connection with colonial loans, aud investor* com plain that it is not fair competition, and that there is no trusting in the promises of the Government, j, . ..„■._.;. All colonial stocks have fallen { per cent. '.■.".■ The frozen meat ex Massilia is being landed in good condition, but the lamb is too thin for the tiade. The wethers are satisfactory. Messrs Nelson Bros, urge the impost* tion of a tax upon each imported carcase of mutton for the purpose cf providing a bonus to enable the Argentine trade to be competed with and stopped. They ad vise the establishment of tha, industry on a large scale, and thus anticipate th« development of the Argentine supply. The imports are already almost sufficient for England's requirements,. and other outlets are wanted. The firm does not approve of the rough and ready methods employed by the Queensland exporters. The wool sales continue brisk and the advance has been maintained. Continental buyers are taking the bulk, the Home trade at present being, quiet. Light shsfty greasy has risen more than the heavy aorta. A paicel of. New South Wales combing brought 9£d. Tallow—Mutton, . medium, 26h 3d; beef, 24s 3d. . The English wheat market is heavy and inactive, the Continental depressed, but the American is advancing. ■■ Mklbouknb, November 27. Up to date 1300 tons of butter have been shipped to the English market this season.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

*— r -.._,_ The returns of the volley and indepen dent firing of the corps in South Canter bury volunteer district for 1892 have been made up and issued, from which we learn that in corps armed with carbineH, the C. Battery, N.Z.A., with a total strength of all ranks amounting to 57, and 45 eligible to fire, were able to send 23 to the range, Bcoring an average in volley firing of 6"02, and in independent firing of 7 11. This corps won the first and only prize, the total amount voted for prize money— £lo os KM. The only other ariiilerv corps in the district is the Timaru Navals, who 73 strong, and with 61 eligible, sent only 25 men, lees than two-thirds, and were therefore 'disqualified. As the average is struck with the total number eligible included, the low figures of 357 and 5*37 respectively are accounted for, although the shooting by the men who did actually fir* may have been of the highest merit. In the rifle-armed corps, Waimate, 49 strong, 42 eligible, sent 34 men to the butts, and averaged 10,52 volley, 11 23 independent, winning the first prize or £9. Tiinaru Rifles—s7 strong, 43 eligi ble, 29 fired ; "average volley, 9/09 {.inde pendent, 10 50—second prize, £7. 4.sh burton Rifles —51 strong, 42 eligible, 29 fired ; average volley, 6'Bo ; independent, 8 57-third prize, £4 10s Id. Temuka ai dCreraldine B fles both were unfortunate in not sending two-fchirds of their strength to the ranges—Temuka's figures being 49 strong, 40 eligible, 19 fired; average volley, 6-00 ; independent, 5*70. Geral dine's—4B—37—2o ; 583 and 7 08, The total amount of money voted for. rifle armed corps was £20 10s Id, making a total for thfi district of £30 15s lid.

NATIVE LANDS.

"Lyttelton Times " Correspondent.

Wellington, November 28. Referring to Mr llees' proposals, which I sent you the other day, I find they are much discussed here, as is only natural, for the question of the Native landb is of the most surpassing interest with the northern people. How, can we manage to get that magnificent estate of len million acres thrown open? ■ That is their constant question. Before anyone can reply, the remark invariably is made that the opening would make a boom of prosperity such as the colony has never seen. "The public works policy," a ahrewd friend said to me the other day, "would be a fool in comparison, and what is more, the boom would be without any reaction." Some of the mote prominent enthusiasts want, the •rovernment to make short work by slopping in and buying the whole lot by process of compulsion. "Give a distin guished lawyer, the best to be had in Great Britain, £10,000, and led him draw up an Act for arranging the whole thing— —the purchase, the clearing up of titles, and all the rest." That opinion I heard the other day, and if I were permitted to give the name of its owner it would astonish you. Tho general publis is, however, as far as I can ascertain, for milder measures, more in accordance, with treaty obligations. The experts declare tliat the four divisions of the subject mvie by Mr Beeß are excellent, and as ! for his proposal for settling man) of them 'by making corporations of the Native , owners, they feel that it is good so far as lit goes, viz., in its application to those lands of the Natives whose titles are already ascertained by the Native Land Court. But what about those where the titles are not ascertained ? That they declare to be the difficulty. I am. in a position to say that this difficulty is under the consideration of the Government, and that in all probability a Bill will be ready by next session for solving it in con nection with Mr Rees' proposals.

Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (maqufactarpd at Stfittagong atyj Cootaiiiuiidra, Ifew South Wales) b^t attained a Reputation as a, $pecise (or affec tions -of the chest, lunga, 'oonaumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among iti patron,; 1 Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring . ton, late, Governor of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or office waa withr out it, Messrs Colemane aud Sons'whole sale depot is in ChrUtohuroh, Sharland and Go. are wholesale agents fop the Jjoft lMa» ft""." <; " ' : , Ckacknkll and Pigestjve Biscuits fn^ In 'yds are ynsurpaned »Ude bf All ?r:OOK *]CR V The Q^.slov Biscuit. latest and most delipafe br-ouit nuinufr«tared ly iuls«hro is and . »

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COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. 'IMMENSE SUCCESS - ■■ . ■■■■ ■ .of ■;. ■•• ■' ■ ■-.. ■ , G. J. NEILL and CO's Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. AUR Expenses being so small, and being satisfied with very smallip* J we arVenabled to SELL OHE A.PER than any other, house in Ashburton. WE DEFY COMPETITION. INSPECT OUR GOODS. SEE OUR PRICES. Ttnetellt^ The very latest in Dress Materials, 4£d yard Cashmeres and Merinos, all colors, marvellous value White Calico, yard wide, 3s lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLOTHING. CLOTHING Men's Sfcron« Tweea SuiM, 22s 6d Men's New Zealand Tweed Suit», 23s 64; wondwful Boys and Youths' Tvreed Suit* at your own price MenUnd Boys' Shuts, Twsed Trousers, ant! Moles at ridiculous price. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Every one wonders how we can Sell Boots so Cheap, THE SECRET IS CASH-SMALL PROFITS, AND QUICK BRTUfiNS. Men'a Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8a 9,1 Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s 3d Men's Leather Etastia Sides, 9s lid A sjeciil me of 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 COS, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OP EAST & MOORE STREETS. ~~^Gbeat"^ ab GAim HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE PURCHASED 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 COLORED CASHMERE, at Is 9d ayard, 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 tfd a dozen the best variety to choose from, HARDLEY BK >&' * HILLINEBY" DEPARTMENT. This is replete with all the Modern Novelties in BOISNETS, HATS, LACES, RIBBONS, COLLARETTES, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, TIES, etc NORFOLK JACKETS, CrSme and Colored at 2s lid. DOROTHY CAPE 3, with shaded Silk Hoods 9s 6d worth 15s. BOOTS GBBAT SEDUCTIONS. MEN'S SHOES 7a M, WOMEN'S ELASTIC SIDE BOOTS »t 3s lid, CHILDREN'S BOOTS from Is a pair. HARDLEY BROS. Would like everyone to read this and Note the Address : ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. EMPORIUM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing Factory, E4BT STREET. *JEW ANli CHOICE GOODS AVK NoFoPENED FOR THE APPROACHING j IN SEASON. Perfection of Taste and Besb Value in GENTS' & BOYS' CLOTHIN^HAT^SCARVES, SHIRTS, MBROHJRY. &c. MOrtTH BOOTS. BOOTS. The Finest oSSS of Ladies' and Gent,' BOOTS and SHOES in the Bi,tnct. Clean Fresh, Reliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. fV<4PT?rTIO\ INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. INSPS2 for Wer heim Celeb.ated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Ne w Zealand "ciothlng^fae^ry.^ "" " 3- SALEK'S KBW JEWELLERY ESMBLISHMENT. THE -AGXiriF?^^^^ BSALEK bern to dr*» the rtten 10 {or fiuea up hw bhop t<avorably with.my in Chmtchurch. quality, price, and newest de*g \w o \ iremmts n f the Ashburton Diatnct in SU 8 bTnchV CjZ^^X and I **H • U*P* Stock than has ever btefore been seen it) this Die/ net. gfc ck fepfit: j a n y suitable for 4n V,f y&TOMW PRESEN'rI PBIRTfeDAY PRESKNTS, AND XMAS FRESBNW, W^NTATION TBISTIMONIALB. • •* and additiomil aasisfcaiice having been is new complete in its arrangemti . their wk doae promptly and obtained, cuwomers may r'J | satisfactorily. ,_• S. SALEK, WATOeMATvBft AND JEWELLER.



The Best Tea IN THE vyoRLD llyslop'a Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, ass CO., Tea XnipurteffS, VWCashol street, Ulub, -jliui-cb.



COLKKAKB AND So T JI'UCALYPTE EX tract is the only genuine in the market, I and was a warded inedaia and diplomas at I Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beatiag all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Oolde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents— ASHBURTOJf PXUG COMUNV,



Wanted METHVEN Boarding H-use To Let. Apply Vivian -Rouse, Methven. fXTANTED, a girl to nßsisr"uTho«se t* work. Apply between 2 and 4 Dm, to-morrow. Apply office of this paper. Xi iyo f^ RAND Cake Competition, Friday VJT and Saturday ; valuable prizes ; see circulars. Entries close Thursday night —W. G. Moeray, Secretary. H 182 __ WAJNTfcD Known—fJreat Reductions in Dress Goods. Beautiful assort ment to choose from. A line at 5a lid ; usual price 125.~-H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known that S. Sai-ek, Watchmaker and Jewsller, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. 10 213 WANTED Known—Grand Display of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Huts. Special sample shipmect. One of each shape ; at S. W\ Alcokn & Go's. TT7 ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice VV Creams, for the hot weather always ready at H. G. Flower's, Oonfec tioner, East Street. WANTED Known-Just purchased a line of High-class Dress Goods at a Great Discount. Will be sold cheap. See windows.—H. C. Sjbgebs, Melford House. WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get 501bs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert Aloorn's, Saunders' Buildings. 11 31 SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated B.R.A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robkkt Alcorn'sJ ' Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—New Flannelbttas at extraordinary prices ; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at 8. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small '»oods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Silcock. 4t182 WANTED Known—We are now giving away Beautiful Presents to every purchaser of 5s and upwards, Uomeand see our bargains in Drapery, &c. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. E.Y should we lefc the rain water oif our roots rob our buildings and run to waste when Hardlejt will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty (shillings. Note his address—J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street, - _ iTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps. VV Pumps. I have on hand the •argest 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. HARi'LBy, East Street. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made to any size or pattern. Electric Bells fixed, and all kinds of Plumbing work done at lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter. REBUILDING Sale.—Men's No. 3 Vests Is. Men's best Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Men's best Colonial tweed Trousers and Vests 12s 6d, Boys and Youth's Tweed Trousers 2s lid, Men's Leather Shirts 2s worth 4s 6d> Ladies Prumella Boots- Is. The whole stock will be slaughtered as the premises are to be pulled down in February,—Andrew Ore. U 109 WANTED Known—Rebuilding Sa]e, Feal French Merinos, guaranteed, Is, Is 4d, and Is 6d, all colors. Prints 2s per dozen, Silk Lace Is per dosten, Double Width French Dress Goods Is 6d, former price 3a 6d, Lace Curtains 2s Jld, Towels 3d each, lot Umbrellas Is 61, Sunshades Is Ul&nd2s 6d, halt price. Muslin Embroideries 4d, woith ls.- Andrew Orr. U 110 I fti $W Christmas Cards for Old Country I J3I friends, New Zealand ferns, Fire Screens at hatt price. New supply of Tiddlidy Winks, Halma and other games. Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 6d. l^ew Birthday cards, Reward cards, Wedding cards, etc, New Books every mail.—L. F. AN DEE WES & Co., Sta. turners' Hall. VVtaNTED Kaown—Tint J. Moison VV keeps lhe best stock of Boots in Ashburton, for this reason that he pays cash and is not under or bound to any one firm like many in the trade, which enables him to procure and supply the public with the Best Colonial and English makes ; and his well-known make needs no recommendad&n. Always on hand Best Sole Leather, used for repairs and done at once.—J. MpjsoN, Impermeable Bootmaker, Town Hc.il, Eftgt Street, next Court House. mmmma m^ m^mm SPECIAL NOTICE, TO BUYERS OF BOOKS, Em IVe-vr Zealand JBil>le, Tract, ancl Book Society Now open iifc Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade, And will remain open UNTIL WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, Only, IT7JTH a large and well-assorted V fetock of EvangehcHl Literature, consisting of Theological Works, Sun day School Library Book*, at Special Discounts, Teachers' Helps, And all other Sunday School Materjal ajt Published Prices. Family, Pulpit, Par, and Pocket Bibles, Prayer Books, Church Services, and Cathedral Psalters; Sunday School Reward Cards and Tickets, Chnst rw*s >nd Birthday Card", Illuminated Texts Cos Walls. Splendid Collection of NEW GIFT AND W#E BOOKS. The new Annual Volumes of &QV&' Own, Girls' Own, Quiver, Chatterbox, Sunday, etc. »• TILL DECEMBER 7 ONLY. TaN^RED STPIOT, opposite Arcade. (Shop lately occupied by N.s. $lothing Factory.) - J, U. MACPQNALD, II 113 Agent. " TINWALD TOWN BOAB&. ALb Kates unpaid on November 29th mat,, wjll be sued for without further notice. . By Order, C. E. FOOKS & SOST, 11|175 Clerks to the Board,



How Sambo Understood French. —Finn s.iys to the runaway negro on the raft, " Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you • P»rly-vous-franzy ?' " " Wouldn't &ay nuffin. I'd just-bust him overde ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to sal 1 me dat. ' Finn says the words umy iije<ui, "Do you' speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't thay say that ?" Dr Forest says, in " Health, the New Method." we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Maasotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might evsn enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his musole-roller and other new methods are invaluable, An edition of his book, much enlarged, is published at "Truth" and "Health" Publication Offices, 160, Tuam street, Ohristchurch. —[Advt.]



Stop Drinking. ♦— —— " I can't " are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; Lo use them he thinks is un evidence of weakness, and so" we wonder why, when he quits, lie doesn't stay gup. If we knew all, our wonder w6uld be, w^th that terrible craviii? at. his vitals, ho is able to resist eyen for a sh^rt' tjime—» # .craying on which vilirpower,' rflora} Pflf aBPR» rhp -pledge, self-respept, haye np effect ; and which until recently has been an insur mountable bar to I'eforra in thousands upon thousands of cases. But the time has come when that craving <jan be stopped! Sure. Just as sure as it is possible to cure a cold- The appetite can be destroyed » the nian placed back, so far as drinking is concovnod, .just yljere he was'before he acquired the habit. The cure does not destroy the will, but the appetite. So he will haye v to le'arii to 1 rink all over atjain, and' the effort will be so great that if be is wortli saving lie won't make it. It. T. Booth's JGoldeji Remedy No, 1 destroys the drink appetite 1 R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. '2 'is the best brain and. nerve tonis'pn th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers -(APVT), IQ*U



H^lloway's Pills and Qiotmknt exert a rapidly favorable effect in all those diseases which are induced by exposure to danjp or by great changes in temperature. They will therefore be fqqnd eminently serviceable to those wf}o worj? in irpn foundries, popper iniqes, and cqllitries. These wplLjtnqwn remedies present mapjfe3t advantages in respeot of use and effectiveness, are entirely compounded of vegetable drugs selected with the greatest care and regardless of price. When used in accordance with the ample printed directions which accompany them, they act surely but mildly, and do not interfere with the daily work. There are but few diseases which are not capable of cure—or, at all events, of great relief—if Hollowa>te remedies are perseveringly used. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for frho njoney, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. aßk your geocebs Tujs I?JSST Remedy fob Indigestion Norton's Camomile Pilla ap cpniident rbcommendcd as a cimple remedy foi [ndigestion, which is tfte Oause of nearly all She diseases' to which we are subject*, .Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gen tit pericnt;,' are mild in their pp'eration, and Hiie under any circumstances. Sold "in ottles. at la lid, 2a 9d, lla, by all rrfldicine isndora throughout tbe w«fld,