MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under,subject to the necassary alterations :— SATURDAY, December 3. 'For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at O-£3O p.m. ; late fee letters, guards van, express train, at 6.55 p.m. THURSDAY, December 8. For United Kingdom and Continent ol Europe, via Brindisi (specially addressed correspondence oaly), Point de Galle, -ndia, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per express (to connect witos.^ Maraioa at Port Chalmers), at 1S«3O p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van express, at 12.55 p.m. Due in London on January 24.

ENGLISH MAILS.

aOMKWAHD —DIRECT MAIM. Rimutuka, sailed October 27, due i-oudon December 7. lonic, sailed November 12, due London December 23. Ruapehu sailed November 24, due London January 4. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Tongariro, sailed November 14, due December 30. HOMEWARD-—9AN FRANCISCO MAILS. Monowai, left Auckland November 5, due London December 7. . OUTWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MATLS. Next mail leaves London November 26, due colony Decembei 28.

BIRTH.

Redmaynb—On December 2, at Carter's Terrace, Tinwald, the wife of Mr M. Redmayne of a t>on. _

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1892. DR BARNADO'S HOMES.

The ".twenty-sixth annual report of the institutions known as Dr. Barnardo's Homes for orphan and destitute children," for 1891, has just reached us. The pamphlet is a record of a great and bene ficent work amongst that Bection of humanity which is least able to help itself—the horde of poor children of the great metropolis. During the twelve months under review, 6866 fresh cases of children were dealt with. No fewer than 3889 rescued boys and girls were on an average resident in the Homes throughout tha year, and the actual uumber in residence at the close of the year wad 4219. Of the fresh cases ad mitted during the twelve months, no fewer than 677 had been actually on the streets, sleeping out, or rescued from common lodging ho.uses, or the custody of thieves, prostitutes, and person of aban doned life. During 1891, 422 selected boys and girls were placed out in the colonies making a grand total of 5010 emigrants since the commencement of the work. Over 98 per cant are doing well. The Relief, Temperance and Social Agencies of the Homes have struck deep root throughout- that social wilderness, the East End, of London, as appears from the facts that 3,031 meetings were held during the year under review, attended by very nearly half a million of persons ; that 10,807 oatients were relieved and vis'ted through the Medical Mission and Deaconess House bransh; th-Jt 16,842 free lodgings were supplied to young women and childieri in the lowest dis tricts of London ; and that 115,906 free meals were supplied to the destftuta and necessitous. Though London is the great recruiting ground for the Homes, chil dren are gathered in from nearly* all parts of the country, and even from abroad. During the year 1891, children were admitted from 113 different districts in the Metropolis, from 211 cities, towns and villages in England, Scotland, Ire land and Wales, and from 15 places abroad ; and a memorandum by the Secretary dated on October 6 of the pre sent year states that on that day 4500 boys and girls were in residence, and at least £150 is required daily to meet the food bill alone of the Institutions. Th<* work of the Institutions is wholly depen dent upon the voluntary contributions of a circle of friends which is now world wide. The Homes are not endowed; they receive nq SUte aid (save the amount earned in their schools from the Educa : tion Department), and they have no kit vested funds ezcept twp small capital gums, which unitedly realize about £28 aunually. The total receipts by way of donation from all quarters during the year reached the total of £131,376 4s 6d., being an increase of £20,897 17s 3d over the year's receipts of 1890. This total gum pi £131,376 was contributed in 76,5.90 sepfra^e gifts? or 8,222 more gifts than last year, and is t4e largest amount erer reported for any year in the history of the Homes. The visit pf the flev "Mr Mayers and the eight f»u* jcal boys from the Homes, to Australia and Nev %<&, land last year resulted in the satisfactory 'g^ni of £4712 Us being sent Home, The recorf ot the work dons by tha Homes is marvellous'. We can quote bufc one item—" Of waifs aud strays' we have permanently rescued, trained and educated 18,839." The accounts of the institution *re audited by accountant* of the highest standing, and the Homes are clearly de. serving of continued aid in the good work they are doing. ]

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sir George Grey is again repotted to be about to take a trip to the old country. A notice which appeares as a supple' mentary sheet with our issue of this even ing, intimates that Messrs Hardley Bros are making preparations for a supply of new gt>ods by clearing out a quantity of their present stock at unusually low prices. The Cycle Record states that visitors to the Chicago Exhibition will see several hundren electric trycyles capable of holding two persons each. Ifc will only be necessary to take a seat, press a button, and the battery which carries a charge lasting fourteen hours will do the rest save steer ing. Those in want of harness, saddlery and carriage lamps will have an opportunity of securing some tolerably cheap at a sale to be held by Mr Alfred Harrison at his rooms to-morrow. The recent notice of the Borough Council about driving without lights should suggest to some the propriety of a visit to the sale. The oocupation of the corner shops of Friedlander's Buildings by the drapery establishment of Messrs G. J. Neil and Co has certainly imparted a business appear ance to that end of the town, particularly i» ifie afternoon, when the ladies are abouf. IJy the way, a change in this firm's ad vertisement appears in to-day's issue. A Daneyirke gentleman (saya the " Advo. cate") gives his experience in raising (?) purebred fowls. He imported » sitting of ' eggs at great expense, and put them under a hen. The task of hatching "purebreda" was too much for her and she died. He there fore tried another hen, and she too succumbed in the attempt. A third <yas obtained, and everything wcut well till just as the chicks were out, when hi» pig fat the lot, A lact.

The formal resignation by the Hon Ran dall Johnston of his Beat iv the Legislative Council, which was announced by cable some time ago, has now come to hand. Our readers are reminded that Mr McDonald wb» for the|past week or two has been Belling books, pamolets, etc. in con connection with the New Zealand Bible i and Tract Society closes his sals on 7th ■ met. and therefore an early visit is necessary for intending purchasers. The Female Orange Lily Lodge No. 5, held their monthly meeting iii the Orange Hall on Thursday, November 24. After th« usual toutine of business had beeu gone through the new officer*, were installed for the ensuing year, as follows:—President, Sister Bennetts, sen. (re-elected); Vioe- Presidett, Sister Round'ree ; Secretary, Sißter Nelaon; Treusurer, Sister Bryant; Chaplain, Sister Huffam; Guards, Sisters Thompson and Johnson. Committee, Sisters Brown (forewoman), Patterson, Bennetts, jun., Mcß*y, and Adams. The Lodge has made good progress during the past year, and it is hoped it will still continue to do bo. The Melbourne " Argus " points a moial upon the prosecution ot M. Ferdinand de Lesseps in Prance :— '' Despite all the honors that have been given to him, despite all the good work he has done, despite his age and reputation, M. de Lesseps is com pelled to explain his conduct to the law courts when a legitimate suspicion haa been raised regarding it. In Victoria worse accusations are made against men who could not urge in their favor one hundredth part of what might be said on behalf of M. de Lesseps. But the Government of Victoria refuses to take the slightest responsibility, and can only be induced to move with the greatest difficulty when the sufferers by the broken-up' land companies lay their com plaints before the Crown Law Department." Mr A. C. Lawrence, who was foreman printer of the "Timaru Herald," inflicted several wounds on himself on Wednesday afternoon. He waa staying at a friend's house, and being left to himself for a time, cut himself about the body, neck, and head rather severely, with his pocket knife. A wound extending along the forehead towards j the right eyebrow was the most severe; but none of the wounds are likely to i-rove dangerous. We may add that some months ago Mr Lawrence fell into bad health, and snowed sighs of mental aberration. He left; Timaru *nd went to stay with his friends in ' South Otago, remaining with them a con- J siderable time. He returned to Timaru a few days, ago, apparently quite restored to health ; but on Tuesday last was again very despondent, and it was whilst in that state that he wounded himself.—"Herald." A Hobart paper of November 12 saya ; — A romantic episode, connected with the voyage of the Tainui from London ciused much amusement to those who delight in watching the cause of true love with the object of ascertaining whether or not there is any truth in the adage that it never does run smooth. A resident of Zeehan, who had left his lady love in the Old Country, sent for her to come out to put an end to his single blessedness, and paid her passage out here. He instructed a well-known Customs forwarding agent to meat her on arrival of the boat, and forward her to Zeehan, bat alas she had been wooed and won by one of the second class stewards of the ship on the way out, and instead of staying at Hobart went off with her sailor lover on the steamer resuming its voyage to Maoriiand yesterday. At Wellington, Mr H. D. Rell was elected Mayor by a majority of 833 over Mr George Fisher, M.H.R. Mr D. Dunn was re-elected Mayor of Oamaru for the fifth time, beating the*other two candidates easily. At Dunedin the mayoral election excited great interest, and the poll was the heaviest known for years. The Woman's Franchise League took a prominent part, and claimed to have brought over 200 women voters to the poll. The following are the resu'ts:—Haynea 938, Fish, M.H.R. 753, Chapman 166. Mr Chapman was the retiring mayor. The following are tue results of the suburban mayoral elections:— North East Valley-S. Myers ; Maori Hill— P. Pilkington; Caversham—J. Hancock j South Dunedin, W. Henderson. Councilor Duncan McParlane was elected Mayor of Invercargill, and Mr I. .v. Simpson Mayor of Goie, by a majority of 22 over Mr A. Dolamore, proprietor of the "M&taurs Ensign." * ;-- A general meeting of the Ashburton Cycling and Athletic Club was held in the Templar Hall on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance, and Captain Stephens was chairman. The fallowing new members were elected .--^Messrs E. A, England and R. Sneddon honorary members, and C. Brown and W. Moses active members. Mr R. Murray was elected to fill the vacancy aaused by resignation of the sub-captain. Messrs Silek, Harding, Grant, and Daily were elected to fill vacancies on the cony mitte*. The following resolution was passed : —" That this Club affiliates with the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association.' A resolution was also passed unanimously, " That aU members ot this Club joining the Ariel Club be requested to resign, failing which they be expelled." A large amount of correspondence was read, and several matters of minor importance dealt with, and the meeting terminated with the usual yq^e I of thanks to, the chair. A Committee ineeb ing was afterward held and several matters dealt with, and various accounts passed for payment. It was decided tq obtain some lockers in the paviliqn for the use of mem bers while training, after which the meeting adjourned.

THE DUNEDIN SHOW.

[I'Ett PftKSS ASSOCIATION.!

Dunkdin, December 1. The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's fehow was commenced to day, which was mainly devoted to judging, The weather was not of the best, buc there was a good sprinkling of visitors. In cattle there was a fine display of polled Angus and Ayrshire*, but of shorthorns there was but a poor display, and Alderneys and dairy cattle were not strong classes. No champion ship was awarded in the fat cattle class; Mr John Fergusson (Chriat chureh) took the bulk of the prizes. In sheep Leicester* were the strongest class, the Hon. M. Holmes taking bnh championships. In Lincolns he also secured both. Romney Marsh showed considerable improvement, and here again the Hon. M; Holmes was successful. Merinos were a fine class, in fine combing Sfessrg Murray, Roberts and CJo; took th,e championship for rsm, and Mr G. Rut Jit jr ford lor ewe. Messrs Murray > Roberts and Co. took both championships for fctrong combing. There was a fine displ f y vf implements.

Greenstreet Wesleyan Church.

There was quite a large gathering in the village of Greenbtreet on Wednesday evening, all the residents and a large number of visitors from surrounding dis tricts, including a few from Ashbu'ton assembling together to take part in the proceedings in connection with the laying df the foundation stone of the Wesleyan Church —the h'-st building for the pur pose of public worship erected in the Forks disirict. The site is a piece of bnd a couple of hundrel yards or so on the Ashburton side of the public school, but on the opposite side of the road, and was the liberal gift of Mr Joseph Batty of Cairnbrac, and the erection of the build ing which is to be a timber structure is in the hinds of Mr H. A. Vesty to the design of Mr T. K. KilworAh, both of Ashbuitcn. Those assembled having gathered ' around the foundations the hundredth psalm was sung, and the Rev. S. Uk wry offered prayer, after which he delivered a short address detailing the history of the steps which had led up to the ptesent,enterprise. He also read the subjoined, which is a copy of the memorial enclosed in a sealed bottle placed in the cavity of the foundation stone: — greekstreet wesleyan methodist church* This stone was laid on Wednesday November 30, 1892, by the Honorable W. J. Steward, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. Wesleyan services have been held in the district schoolhouts* sines 1880. The land on which this church is being built has been given by Mr Joseph Batty of Oairnbrae. The Trustees are Messrs F. Hydes, J. O. Good, J. Walker, E. J. Church, J. Knox, and J, Corbett, Tha architect is Mr T. E, Kilworth, of Ashburton, and the builder is Mr H. A. Vesty, of Ash burton. Enclosed herewith is a copy of the Ash burton Circuit v Plan," containing the names of the circuit ministers, local preachers, circuit and society stewards, and Sunday school superintendents, a list of the preaching places and appointments for the current quarter, a plan of the quarterly visitation of the classes, and the circuit balance sheet for the quarter ending September 30, 1892. Also copies of the New Zealand " Methodist," Ash burton "Mail," and the quarterly ticket of church membership are enclosed. The local church officers are—Mr J. Knox, Sunday school superintendent; Mr F. Hydes, class leader ; Mr J. P. Good, church secretary. —Signed this 30th day of November, 1892. Samuel Lawry, Superintendent of Ashburton Circuit. The Hon Major Steward was then handed a trowel, and after lowering the stone to its place declared it well and truly laid to the honor and glory of God and to the use of the Wesleyan Church in His service. Ho then addressed a few_ remarks to those present, Referring to two great occasions in the history of the chosen people, the building of the Tabernacle of Moses, and the Temple of Solomon, he said that on both those oc casions there was brought to gether great store of treasure of gold and silver, precious atone*, and valuable timber for the building of a house for the worship of Go 1 ; and though the edifice which was to be raised here ia. one sense bore no comparison with the costly build ing to which he had referred, yet in another sense it did in that it ras the re sult of theunited'effortsof many people who had all cheerfully assisted in the work. They were thus entitled t> believe that their wark would be equally acceptable in the sight of Him to whom their build ing was dedicated, and to look for a share of those blessings which Solcnon, in that magnificent prayer at tne dedication of the Temple which was recorded in the eighth chapter of the First Bool? of Kings, so confidently asked for the people of Israel. He congratulated the Green street people on having got so far in their enterprise, but -vould p iut out to them that even when the Church was builded, and finished within and without, that was only a part of what they ought to do, the most important part being fco take j care that tjje services mere well attended, and those who ministered there well supported in their work, k collection was then taken up, and after cheers had been given for Major and afro Steward the company adjourned, to the school room, where Rev. Mr Lawry delivered a most interesting lecture on the subject of " Courtship and Marriage," to which the attractions of music were added, the Misses Alcorn, and Miss Steel being the vocalists, among the songs given, and given very sweetly, being " Songs of our Fatherland," " When the Swallows Come Again " and " Love's Old SweefSqng." The chair was occupied doling the first pjyrt of jshe programme by Major Steward, and during the second by Mr W. H. Collins, to whom votes of thanks were accorded. A very liberal coffee supper was afterwards provided, and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent.

ANGLO-COLONIAL.

(PER PBBB3 ASSOCIATION,)

London, November 30. The "Financial Times" publishes an article on the causes of financial crises in the colonies. It expresses pleasure that candid criticism of the I state of! afMrs is no longer confined to Outsiders, and welcomes tj|e attitude of the reputable portion of tho Australian press in ceasing to pander to the borrowing orap | and pan.not admjre the behaviour of the Melbourne people, who instead of making up their minds to retrieve their position lie wallowing in the mud and shrieking. The names of Viscount Gormanston and Sir Cecil Smith are mentioned in connection with the vacant Tasmanian Governorship. The "Financial Times" blames the Melbourne citizens at present in Ijon don for circulating pessimistic views with regard to the state of the colony, and expresses the opinion that the doleful reports can be easily dis proved.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association )

THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.

Washington, November 30 Senator Bland thinks that Roths child's scheme will play fearful havoc with the United States, and will permanently reduce the silver output. The United States Treasury says that the proposals of Baron Rothschild at the Brussels Monetary Conference, if carried into effect, would mean 1 forcing America to adopt the silver j basis. ....'■.:.. i Brussels, November 30. : It is believed that the committee of the Monetary Conference, to which Baron Rothschild's "'■ proposal with regard to the purchase of silver was referred, are not inclined to adopt the scheme. London, November 30. The financial press in England con sider that Baron Rothschild's scheme is a practical measure of relief from a dangerous situation.

KUSSIA AND GERMANY.

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" wires that there is a continued movement of Russian troops towards the German frontier.

FEDERATION.

Major-General Edwards has been interviewed with regard to the report tf the Imperial Federation League. He concurs in the proposal that a colonial conference should be held in London next year, and says that such a gathering is absolutely essential prior to the organisation of the forces of the British Empire. He. considers that mutual defence is the first step towards national unity. .

THE INDIAN COMMAND.

Major-General Sir George Stewart White, X.C.8., V.O, who is the General officer in command of the Quetta district, will succeed General Sir Frederick S. Roberts as Com mand er-in-Chief in India.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN COM PANY.

At a meeting of the South African Company the Duke of Abercorn, who presided, said that the finances of the company were in a sound condition, and that its policy was a peaceful one.

THE LOSS O* H.M.S. HOWE.

The officers of H.M.S. Howe have been acquitted of blame in the ground ing of the vessel. At the Court-martial qh the officers of H.M.S. Howe, it was shown that the charts indicated % depth of seven fathoms of water where the vessel stranded,

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The donor of the peal of bell? to the Imperial Institute is Mrs E. M. Miller. The Prince of Wales, through whom the presentation was made, has written her an autograph letter, ex pressing his own pleasure and that of the Queen at the gift

EMIGRATION.

The Emigrants' Assistance) Society declare that if the Lord Mayor opens an Emigration Fund the society's labors will be neutralised, besides which the people will be made paupers.

LABOUR MATTERS.

Lostdon, December \. Mr Charles Booth urges that land lords should be made equally liable with tenants in regard to sweating. The Bolton cotton operatives have advanced j&20,000 to sustain the strikers.

THE EARL QF DERBY.

The Earl of Derby is seriously ill ol heart disease and asthma.

ROYAL MARRIAGE.

" Truth" says it is expected that the marriage of Prinaess May and the Duke of York will take place in. February.

IRELAND,

The JVfarquis of Ripon and Mr Herbert Gladstone repudiate the de tails of the Irish Home Rule scheme, published by the " New York Times." New York. November 3Q, The " New York Times " publishes a letter purporting tq giye the basis of ]VEr Gladstone's Irish Home Rule scheme. The author of the letter says that Mr Gladstone's proposal is to make Ireland a Dominion with four Provinces, each of. which will have a House of Representatives of its own. The Provinces are to have power to send life senators to Dublin in propor tion to the population, and. the Senate is to have fadera.l powers.

BAPTIST MISSIONS.

_ The Baptists' Centenary Fund, in aid of missions, amounts to JgiQO.OOO.,

UGANDA,

The appointment of Sir Gerald Portal as Commissioner to Uganda is confirmed. Capetown, November 3Q, Mr Cecil Rhodes contends that the construction of a telegraph line be tween Uganda and Egypt would be a sure means of stopping the slave trade.

THE FRENCH MINISTRY.

Paws, November 30. M. Goblet is mentioned as likely to be Minister of foreign affairs in the new Cabinet, and AL De Freyoinet, Minister of War, Th.c repQrt.<4hat President Oarnot had invited M. Brisson, Chairman of the Panama Canal Enquiry Committee, to succeed M t Loubet as Premier is correct, and M. Brisson has undertaken the task of forming a new Ministry, He desire 3 that the Cabinet shall in clude M. de Freycinet, Minister for War, and M, Ribbt, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the late administra tion,

THE TRIPLE ALLIAKOE.

" Paris'" publishes the text of the Triple Alliance. It provides that in the event of Russia going to war with Germany or Austria these two coun tries will combine,

THE PANAMA CANAL.

December 1, It has been proved thai; Baron" Beinach received 9,000,000 francs, of which he paid away 4,000,000, includ ing two cheques of 1,000,000 each. It was also shown that 20,000,000 francs were spent in advertising. ' Evidence was given before the Panama Canal Enquiry Committee to day, showing tint Baron Reinach re ceived £400,000 as bribes, and that leaders of society \yere also bribed, I

STEAMBOAT COLLISION.

•pi t> j ~To5. IO» November 30. JWttawl 0, Company's steamer

Ravenna collided with a Japanese war ship in the inner sea of Japan. The latter sank, and tha Ravenna VM badly injured. No lives were lost,

CANADIAN RETRENCHMENT.

Ottawa.. December 1. The Canadian Government are effecting retrenchment iv the Railway service, and large numbers of officials are being distnisscx 1

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES CIVIL SERVICE.

Sydney, December 1. The actuarial report on the working oftheCivilServiceSuperannuationFiind shows that the insolvency indicated some time ago is now most distinctly intensified. At the end of 1890 the fund showed a debit of £99,000, which was due to the extraordinary influx of pensioners during the past four years. In. order to remedy the affairs it is suggested that no one should be retired under sixty years of age, except under very rigid regulations; that a sufficient subsidy be granted, and further that retirements under the retrenchment scheme should not be made a charge of the fund.

OBITUARY.

Melbourne, December 1. Mrs Fender, who wai shot by her husband, is dead.

THE HAWTHORN MYSTERY.

The Government offerartward of £25 for the discovery of the body to which the limbs belong, and a reward of £100 for information that will lead to the arrest of the murderer.

Professor Allan has examined the human limbs found at Hawthorne. He declares that they belong to a person of fifty years of age who had frequently suffered from gout; also that the limbs were cutoff after death by a person who did not possess a special know ledge of anatomy. Death, he believes, occurred about eight days ago..

TRE PARKER-CLARKE CASE.

Mrs Parker has instituted an action against Mr Joseph Clarke for false im prisonment and malicious prosecution. The damages are laid at £10,000.

THE MERCANTILE BANK

The investigation into the affairs of the Mercantile Bank of Australia will, it is expected, be completed this week. If there are sufficient grounds for a prosecution, an information will be laid against the directors, *nd the Government will be called upon to carry on the prosecution.

THE ACCIDENT TO SIR WILLIAM JERVOIS.

Sir William Jervois has been re moved to a private hospital in town. One result of his recent accident is that he has temporarily lost the use oi his right arm.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Gihbornk, Deoember 1. A severe shock of earthquake, lasting quite tsn. seconds, was experienced about •even o'clock yesterday morning, and another of equal violence at 6.68 this morning-. The direction was east and west. The force of the shocks caused buildings to rock considerably, but bo damage is reported. Ai other slight shock occurred at 9.40 a.n>. WnunoTOV, December 1. It is stated that the Government intend to. hold an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ah Ohing at the Lunatic Asylum. Dvnedin, December 1. David Simpson, a well known foot baller, w*s committed for trial for robbery from the person. Invebcargiix, November 30. The cutter Hauanui has arrived »t the Bluff from Preservation Inlet. £Ron reports by her it would appear Lhat much work has to be done before the extent of the reef can be ascertained. Gold is thero beyond doubt, visible on the face of the outcrop on the side of a creek, where it has been out into for two or three feet Other outcrops have been discovered at different points between the prospectors* claim and the Inlet, over an area of several square miles, but it is not yet possible to determine whether they are a continuation of {the reef or different runs. The reef is at 'he bottom of rfgorge, some six hundred feet below the plateau on which the mining camps, named respec tively the Bluff, Dunedin, Oavershara, and Port Chalmers, are situated. About one hundred men are on the river, and several parties are out prospecting in the ranges. There is nothing to warrant any rush as yet, and parties going there must be provided with means to stand out for at least six months of independent pro specting, the whole, of the ground adjacent to the reef being already pegged off; Intircargilu December 1. Mr William Lawrence, a very old resident, was caught by a train while driving over one of the street crossings this afternoon He was in the act of pulling up, but the engine caught the shafts of the trap, and overturned the whole concern. Neither man nor hone was much hurt

COMMERCIAL.

IRJt ffc«Sa ASSOCIATION.

London, November 30. Wool Hales are firm, and combing sorts are selling at high prices. Silver is quoted at 3s 3£d per oz. The total quantity of wheac and flour afloat for the United Kingdom i& 2,874,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,144,000 .quarters. New South Wales Treasury Bills are a drus: in the market, and it is believed that aoaroely any more will be sold. London, December 1, Letters appeaa in the " Daily News," showing the strong position of the Aua tralian banks during the financial crisis, and stating that depositors were well pro. teoted. It is rumoured that the Tasmanian Government are negotiating a loan of £500,000 at per cent. Sir E. C. N. Braddon, Agent-General for Tasmania, will not state whether there is any truth in the rumour, but the general opinion in financial circles in the city is that the loan will shortly be issued. Melbourne, December 1. At the wool sales greasy merinos are bringing up to lOd ; lambs, Is o£d ; crose breds 3Jd to 9d ; scoured Is lAd to Is 2id : washed Is o£d to Is l}d. Sydney, December 1. A bountiful wheat harvest is expected. An opinion is hazarded that New South Wales will this year be able to supply her own wants, while another opinion is that, even if the forecasts are realised, she will still require to import a small quantity. There has been an exceedingly buoyant tone in the wool market during the week, and strong competition has forced prices another fraction. 31,800 bale* have been offered, of which 31,058 bales have been 'Bold, The following are the currant prices :—Greasy fleece, medium, tf£d " to &d;good, 7|dtb B|d; supettqr,'ftd ta lid : lambs, superior, gd to 9Jd ; cross, bred*, medium ?«1 to ?|d, good $d to B#d, superior 94 to 9fd; sooured, medium*

SHE ASHBTTBTON GUTARDI\tf: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1892/



FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I G. J. NEILL and CO's SPECIAL PRICES FOR THIS MONTH. Ladies' Cashmerette Hose, double knee, 10£ d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, Is New Fashionable Dress Goods, 3s lid a dozen Wonderful Value in Summer Dress Tweed, 6|d ' .,.. , ,  Black Cashmeres and French Merinos, all prices. Wonderful Value from Is 4d to 53 6d per yard All Wool Flannel, 1U per yard "** Flannelettes at 3s 6d per dozen Good Heavy Twilled at s£cl Leather Shirting, Swansdown Back, at 7Jd per yard Washing Prints, 3s lid per dozen A special line of White Muslin, 4*d Pongee Cloths and Delaines in most beautiful patterns. CLOTHING. Men's Colonial Tweed Suite, 23s 6d Men's Serge Suits, 22i 6d Men's Tw<«d Trousers frooi 5s lid Boys' Tweed Suits in endless variety Men's Ribbnd Cotton Pants, Is 6d M»n's Colonial Knit Wool Sock^ lljd per pair Man's Regatta Shirt*, 2s lid Men's Strong Braces, 9d per pair Boys' Strong Br»ces, 4d per pair. SOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. UNMISTAKEABLE VALUE. Ladies' and Children's Tan Shoes, a specialty Brown Canvas Shoes, all sizes Men's Bluchers, 5s 3d Men's nailed Shooters, 8s 9d :i o «,. o<u A splendid line of Men's East India Kip Shooters, pegged, worth 18* 6d for 13s 6d A rare line of Women's Strong Leather Shoes, worth 9a, for 6s 9d Children 1* Tan Shoes, Brown Canvas Shoes, and Patent Leather Slippers in all sues at very low prices. G. J. NEILL and CO: FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF BAST k MOORB STPEETS. HARDLEY BROS. "WILL HOLD A GENUINE CLEARING- SALE OF Drapery* Clothing, & Boots, commencing: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. FOR PARTICULARS AND REDUCTIONS SEE HAND-BILLS. HARDLEY BROS., BURNETT STREET.



NEW ANNOUNCEMENT. New Zealand Clothing Factory, NEW PREMISES, E A.ST STREET. "^rTE are addina daily to our well-assorted Stock of serviceable Goods for the **' \Y ~* present season, A few Special Lines will show the Public that our Goods - are not only cheap, but they are of the very best quality. *■ SPECIAL-Gents' AH Wool Sac Suit, 30s. r 1* SPECIAL—N.Z. Tweed Trousers, 9a 6d. :-r SPECIAL-Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits, 1O.» 6d. New Ties 96, Tennis Hats Is lid, New Hard and Soft Felt Hats. BOOT AND SHOI DEPARTMENT. By inspecting our Stock you will be convinced as to Cheapness and Quality. ' The Celebrated Wertheim Sewing Machines fco be had on the Time Payment **"lew Zealand Clothing Factory. HALLENSTEIN BROS. f ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. S. SALEK'S NEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. THE MAGNIFICENT HIGH-CLASS STOCK IS NOW OPENED UP. SSALEK begs to draw the attention of the Publrc to the fact that having fitted up his Shop in first class style, he is showing a Stock which for quality price, and newest designs compares favorably With any in Christchurch. He is now in a position to meet the requirements of the Ashburton District in ;«v«ry branch of the Jewellery Trade, and is showing a Larger Stock than has ever ; before been Been in this District. , ' o • A very choice and unique Strck specially tmtable for :'■ XMAS PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND AMAsrttiw^cH^, PRESE NTATION TESTIMONIALS. Gold and Silver Jewellery ot every description. THE WATCHMAKING AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT it now complete in its arrangements, and additional assistance having been obtained, customers may rJy on having their work done promptly and fMtufaetorily. ______ S. SAL-B-K, ; WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



I The Best Tea IN THE WORLD llyglop 9** Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, , 118 Caahel street, Ch.i^ul.u'c.h.



! COLBKANB AND So .f IUuCALYPTB EX I tract is the only genuine in tho market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, andJKidney Com plaints, it has no equal. Agents— Asupuuxoy Pkuo Comianv,



I Wanted W( AKANUI BBJACH.—J. Newman's Drag will leave Somerset Stables for the Beach on Sunday, at 10.30 a.m., weather permitting. Passengers must book on Saturday. Fares, 2s return 11 199 WANT D Known—Great Reductions in Dress Goods. Beautiful assort ment to choose from. A line at 5s lid ; usual price 12a.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jews Her, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. 10 213 \ \ r ANTFJD Known—Grand Display V \ of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipmert. One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec 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. Segebs, Melford House. WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get*solbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert Alcorn's, Sauaders' Buildings. __ 11,31 SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated 8.8.A.. brand of Sheep Shears at Robert Alcork's, Saunders' Buildings. . WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 48 lid doa. Thirty per cent under price.-4W. H. Collier. WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. Alcoric & Go's. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Colmkr's, "The Corner." WANTED Known—We are now giving away Beautiful Presents to every purchaser of 5a and upwards. (Jome and see our bargains in Drapery, &c. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Siloock. 4t182 WHY should we lef; the rain water off our roots rot our buildings and run to waste when Hardlev 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. fTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps YV Pumps. I have on hand the largest 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. Hardlby, 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 ratep. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. Hardlby, Plumber and Gasfitter. "~\ M~ERRY CHRISTMAS.— /V Splendid assortment of Cards, Booklets, and Souvenirs for season 1892-3. New Games in great variety. Beautiful lot of Va^es, Fancy Glassware, and Fairy Lamps Boys' and Girls' Annuals, and «,ther new Volumes. Prize Books at reduced prices. New Birthday Reward and Wedding Cards, -L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers Hall. REBUILDING Sale.—Men's No. 3 Vests Is. Men's be3t Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Men's best Colonial bweed Trousers and Vests 12j 6d, Boys and Youth's Tweed Trousers 2a lid, Men's Leather Shirts 2s M, worth 4s 6d. The whole stock will be slaughtered as the premises are to be pulled down in February —Andrew Orr. — --..J-l 10(9 WANTED Known—Rebuilding Sa]e, Peal French Merinos, guaranteed, Is, Is id, and Is Bd, all colors. Prints 2* per dozen, Silk Lace Is per do^en, Double Width French Dress Goods Is 6d, former price 3a 6d, Lace Curtains 2s lid, Towels 3d each, lot Umbrellas Is 6i, Sunshades Is 111 and 2s 6d, halt price. Muslin Embroideries id, worth Is.— Andrew Orr, %% 110



1 1 TANTflD Kaown—Thsfc J. Mo?son W keeps (he best stock of Boots in x^«hburton, for this reason that he pays cash a?** ** not under or bouodlo any one firm like man F in the fcrade» which enables him to p^cure and supply the public with the Best ColC^ and fcrjglish makes ; and his well-known im". c needs no recommendation. Always on hari^ Best Sole Leather, used for repairs and done at once.—J. Moisox, Impermeable Bootmaker, Town Hall, East (Street, next Court House. Stop Drinking*. ♦—; " I can't" are two little 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 qub. 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 time has come when that craving can be stopped ! Sure. Just as sute as it is possible to cure a cold. The appetite can I be destroyed ; the man placed back, so I far as drinking is concerned, just where j he was before he acquired the habit. The cure does not destroy the will, but the appetite. 9o he will have to learn to rink all over again, and the effort will be so great that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy .NWI destroys the drink appetite R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers —(A»VT). 10*11 Thk Best Remedy fob Indtokstiom-- Norton's Camomile Pilfeare confident recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the * Natural; Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonieandgentla perient, are-mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in ottles, at la lsd, 2s 9d, 11b, by all medicine endnrs throughout the world, j Ckacknjsli. and Digestive Biscuits for | Invalids are unsurpassed M»do by AtriiSBBROOK AJJD Co. ' TO MAKE Nicest Seoneg, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Aci^t3HOOif !s SelMUiaur.g Flour.



The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for tha money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK V UK G^OCBBS. Statutory Declaration.—l, Pranz Baabe, Ironbaik, Sandhurst, in the colqny of Yip tona, An^trc^ia, dq solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my sqn Alfred, six years of age, was hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance, How aver, in spite of all efforts, on the 27$ Aug!'.at, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, in order to save life. At this juncture I called on ifesan Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Exttacfc af Globulus, and by the application of the m^ii I ha,d c satisfaction of seeing lny son wifchiii a fort night out of all danger, and to-tjay he a recovered, 1 may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make thjs olemn declaration, etc—Franz Raabit, Declared at Sandhurst, in the colony of Victoria, Australia, f>hig seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and evcnty-seven, before me, Morita Colin, J,P. —{Advt.) 2



Hp>y Sambo Understood Frkwh. —Finn s^.ys to the runaway negro on the rafr,, "Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you ' Parly?vous-franpy ?' " -* Wouldn't bay nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear j if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat-' Finn Bayß -tne words only mean, "Do you Frenchf Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't thsy Bay that?" Dr Forest pays, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar mr quiries of the professors of Masso therapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that- jt might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new methods are invaluable, An edition of his book, much enlarged, is published at "Truth" and "Health" Publication Graces, JQO, T»am street, Christchurch,—t[Advt.l The Onsjww Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured \j Aulsebro k and On Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and Cootamundra, New South Wales) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among its patron, Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring ton, late, Governor 1 of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or bfiice was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons'whole sale depot is in Ghristchurch. Sharland and Co. are wholesale agents for thj> Jjojrt JsJaPd y