MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under,aubjoct. to 1 h* necessary alterations :- TUESDAY, November 15. For Westport direct, per laupo, at 6.30 a.m. , • , A ' For Northern Ports and also for Aus tralian Colonies (except Tasmania), ana per Mararoa, at 0.30 a.m. , For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at 6.30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, November 16. For Australian Colonies, and also for United Kingdom, and Continent oE Europe, etc. (specially addressed, per Orient steamer only), and also for France, Algeria, Mauri tius, Cape of Good Hope, etc. specially marked '-per French Packet on y ) per express (to connect with Waihora, at Port Chalmers,) at 1£5.30 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van express, 12.04 p4n.

ENGLISH MAILS.

fiOMEWAHD—DIRWT MAILS. Coptic, sailed October 15, due London November 25. , . : Rimutuka, sailed October 27, due i ondon j December 7. OUTWARD—DIRECT MAILS. Kaikoura, sailed October 15, due November 28. HOMEWARD—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. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1892. CURRENT TOPICS.

Our City Fathers have made a great improvement in the appearance of Baring Square by removing the trees and planting ornamental shrubs in their places, and we may reasonably hope that before long some flowers will be added to the adornment of the grounds. It is the turn now for the Minister of Public Work to carry out some equally or more necessary works in the next sectioD, wherein stands the Court House. The grounds are in very bad order; the trees have long ago outgrown all symmetry, and pro vide neither shelter nor ornament, the paths are worn out and the grass is uneven and patchy. There seems to be some doubt as to whose duty it is to bring this state of affairs before the powers that be —we should think that a representation by the Borough Council backed by the Resident Magistrate and the Bench of Justices would have attention. It may be that the trees have been allowed to become overgrown in order to partially hide the condition of the Court House. This building was erected 13yeara ago and has not since had the paint brush applied to it, outside or in, and its present state shows a great want of care for public property, to say nothing of the eyesore which it is fast becoming to the town.

Our remarks upon larrikinism appear to have occasioned some feeling, and probably that they have done so is promise that the evil will be suppressed. But we must disclaim any intention of throwing the whole blame upon the police j indeed, since their hands were strengthened by the issue of the circular upon larrikinism some months ago they have done much to mitigate the nuisance. It must be borne in mind that our five officers—practically of late only four—have a large district under their charge, and they cannot be everywhere at the same time, nor can they be on duty unremittingly without meals and rest, If the evil is as bad as some of our correspondents make it out to be it is their duty to themselves and their fellow citizens to assist in repressing it, both by informing the police of specific offences and by using their own influence to prevent disorder in the streets. It is not likely that larrikins will be on their worst be havior in view of the police, and what the police neither see nor hear they cannot be expected to know unless by the information of fitnesses. Those who suffer from the nuisance have the remedy to a very great exttnt in their own hands..

There is another matter in connec tion with "our streets 7' that requires attention, namely, the growth of grass oft the g£dp§ of the side streets in the part ©f the fcown, in some of them to ""^fa 6 &w y*^ °i asfc street. This grass co^ fc * ■*** d«^ in dry and the mud in wet weatrier, together making a ridge along each side of the street, which holds back rain water on the crown of the road, rendering the whole roadway in wet weather a sea of mud. The work of clearing the grass from the streets would not cost much, and the expendi ture would be amply repaid by the improved condition of the roadways and their longer duration without repairs. The Works Committee must wake up or make way for others who will show more energy. There is more than a little dissatisfaction with the composition of that Committee, the part of the town east of East street being entirely unrepresented on it though needing most attention ; indeed, has but one representative in the whole Council. It is about time the Borough was divided into wards.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Hampstead Town Board meeting, last Monday, the tender of Summers and Co., for forming road at Police reserve, was accepted. I The Municipal Council of Paris has de eided that the playing of games shall form a regular part of the curriculum of elementary schools in that city. On all the railways in the United King dom put together only five passengers were killed last year. But in the streets of London alone no less than 147 people were run over and killed, while 5784 were in jured in various ways. A girl named Margaret Shiels, a servant at the Springston Hotel, died on Thursday from burns caused by her clothes catching fire on November 8. An inquest was held on Saturday morning, and verdict of aaci deijtal death returned. On Friday, Eebecaa McKee, aged 83, a widow rosidipg at Fpndalton, was found drowned in a shallow pool near her h^usfi, It is supposed tb»t she fell face downwards into the pool, and bad not the strength p 0 extricate herself, The eleventh annual Garden Party m connection with St Stephen's Ohurchwxll be held in the Parsonage Garden on Wednes day, December 7. lhere will be tfce usual stalls for the sale of needlework fru t, etc , contributions to which will be grate fully received at the peonage. The gates will be opened at 2 p.m. and close at 9 p m. Admission will be Is 6d which will include tea, or Is for children. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit m»«ufMturea 'y

The adjourned annual meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Society is advertised to lake place on Wednesday evening next. We learn that a suggestion to include a flog show in the programme for next year has been made, and will be considered at the meeting, and that those interested, vvhether present member? or not are invited to be present. The following unsigned revolutionary circular is boing distributed in New South Wales :—" { Destroy ! Destroy ! Dynamite and fire are the great destroyers of property. Once more the workers have justice. Once more have law and order triumphed. Throw up your hats, you worms, "and wallow in the mire at your musters' feet; or, on the other hand, are you prepared to strike for freedom ? Destroy property. This will destroy the powers of the oppressors. Destroy only the property of the lich. Fire their woolsheds, burn ih i grass fire their factories, destroy their I banks, and freedom is yours. Remember' Sleath and tferguson. No more suasion." Tl • Nelson *' Colonist" reports that a fine Maori adze has been found near Oollingwood, under circumstances which £;ive it excep tioinal interest. It was found near the stump of a large totara tree, which had evidently been felled by the Maoris a great many years ago. Twenty years ago a pettier asKSd an aged Native if he knew when the tree was felled, atd he replied i hat he did not, but older Maoris had told him that the tree was cut down for the purpose of making a large war canoe, and that while they were chopping it down the Maoris engaged in this labour were called by other Maoris from their look-out close by to come and see Cook with the big canoe passing the Sandspit. That was in 1869. It is conjectured that the adze recently found beside the stump was some how lost there, or forgotten in the excite ment occasioned by the appearance of Cook's "winged canoe." / Mr Edmund Wilkinson, of the Lincoln School of Agricultine, pooh-poohs the idea of the larva; found in a pig's trough being chose of the bot fly. That insect-is evidently the ♦• drone ' fly (Eristalis), the life history of which is quite unlike that of the bot fly, In fact the drone fly acts ab a sort of scavenger—it lays its eggs in manure heaps, pig-styes, and other "evil smelling places' —such as ditches and drains—and the mag gots which hatch out live ow'the decaying matters. These maggots may be readily recognised by their long rat-like tail. When mature they turn into^the pupa stage, in a light skin, and the fly domes out next season. It will be seen hovering about flowers like a bee, and, owing to its bee-like appearance, has been called the "drone" fly. It will always be found in filthy places, in which the bot fly is never seen. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, fcJrlefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful in very severe contusions, bruises, spiains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (urccmia) or alburni nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal in its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Grieswald, reports :-~Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. Cured in four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Scirrhus of Bieast—Excision Euca lypti Extract employe.tl. No swelling, heat or discoloration. Cured in fourteen days —Advt 4

SPORTING

ASHBURTO RACiNG CLUB.

The Secretary of ihe Aahburton Racing Club notifies that the weights for the first day's handicaps ar. the ensuing Spring Meefing will not be puplished till Wednes day. This is owing to" Plumpton Park races intervening.

The Sydney Child Murders.

(per press association;

Londcu, November 13. The bodies of two more children* whom the Mackinea are suspected of having murdered, ha'-ebeen discovered. When the occupants* moved into the premises after the Mackines had vacated them, a piece of cloth bearing blood stains was found along with a number of bonnet pins. This discovery goes in the direction of confirming the theory advanced that the unfortunate infants were deprived of life by punc turing the heart with a thiu sharp instrument into, the spinal cord, One of the bodied previously found bore indications of puncture on the breast, though. the remains were too decom posed to enable it to be definitely as certained whether the wound was in flicted before 1 or after death. The floor of anqther residence formerly occupied by the prisoners is being taken up by the police, The present, **"»*ntit >yho sueeeeded the Machines,' detected a great «*■<*&, and }* is known that the flooring was removed aad re placed while the premises were in the occupation of tho late tenants. The digging operations of the police create intense interest. A strong chaift of evidence obtained by the police proyes without the slightest possibility of doubt that the children were cruelly murdered. [A Sydney telegram in the "Hobart Mercury" gives the following particular* of the case: —"What appears to be a wholesale cue of infanticide has been discovered by the police at a house in Barren street, Macdonald Town, oeoupied jby a family named Mackine. From June to August last the household concisted —as far as can be yet ascertained—of the father (John Mackine) aged forty-five, a labourer; Sarah, hia wife, aged forty-two ; Blanche, and Florence, hi» daughter, aged respectively seventeen and fourteen years, and an infant. It appeared that the latter was always crying/ The family left the house on August 22, and since then it has been empty, applicants to rent it complaining that the drains appeared to be in a bad state, and the landlord pjjt on men to remedy the supposed complaint. While working they discovered the bodies of two nswly-born children buried about a foot under ground, and reported the matter to the police, who arrested the whole family, when the* baby the neighbours had Been in Burren streptwas missing. The back ya*d attached to the house was dug up and five other bodies of infants discovered, all burigd in the same way, none being covered with more than a foot of eavfch, and the bodies apparently had not been buried more than a few weeks. Subsequent enquiries show that the family were singularly migratory, and that at each change of residence the ordinary sy»tem of engaging a carrier was dispensed with, Mac kine himself always appearing to command the use of a horse and cart. The yards of all the houses occupied by this family are to be dug up. At each residence the neigh bours were struck by the sounds of an ever crying baby. In the house a number ol cards were, found announcing that Mrs Mackine w^s a ladies' nurse and professional midwife. "3

The Late Mr Peter Joli.

BENEFIT ENTEkTjLINMENT. The tea, concert arid fc*H held in the Springburn School on Monday, November f, as a benefit for the widow and children of the late Mr Joli was a most decided success. The committes had been hard it work for five ■weeks to make it so, but it was feared by some that the postpone ment from the Friday previous, on account of Mr Joli's death the evening be fore, would have a bad effect ; but those fears proved quite groundless, for there never were so many people assembled in that school at one time before. Quite bvvo hundred and fifty sacgdown to tea, the materials of which were given by the larliijs of Sprinyburu, Mount domers, and Alford Forest, and presided over by the Misses Smith (2), Bosweli. Mcßae, Arm strong and Johnston, with Mesdames McMullen and Stephens assisting them. Not only was there abundance, for &11, but after several bcxes ha* been- taken home again by the owners again unopened there was plenty for an impromptu picnic for the children at school the following day. After tea the concert commenced, the room being densely packed, and several went home not being able to find standing room, while others erected a stand outside and looked through the windows. When the curtain rose every body admired the stage with its pretty scenery (kindly lent free by Mr K. Elston, of Ashburtou). Mr Gates and Mrs Claridge played an overture " Zelica," after which the Chairman of the Committee announced that owing to the concert having been postponed Rome of the per formers on the programme could not appear, and others were unwell, conse quently there were four blanks, but they would bo tilled by substitutes. Professor Montague kindly consented at a moment's not rce to fill two of the items. Mr Gates sang "Help one Another," Mrs Stewart recited 'The Pointsman," Mr Jago sang "The Old Folks at Home," Mrs Good sang "Tired." The Professor recited " Clarence's Dream," and Mr Cooper aang "Close the Shutters Willies Dead." After a short interval the curtain rose to the comic comedy, " A Blighted Being," Mr Williams took the part of Job Wort the Blighted Being, and the other charac ters were Mr Moses as" Dr Ned Spanker, Mr Drayton as Gumming a Waiter, Mr McGregor as O'Rafferty, and Mi.es Bosweli as Susan Spanker. The comedy was «a perfect success, all the players being perfect and not a single hitch occuring throughout. The third part opened with an instrumental duet "Charlie is my Darling " by Mr Gates and Mrs Claridge. Mr Gates sang " Help a Friend in time of Need" (encored.) Mr Moses recited " Vas Mr Fritz, Yon Darblii;kstophilimar Henspecked," Mr Fagan sang " Steer my Barque to Erin's Isle," Mr Williams ths somic song " Babylon'p a f&llin'," and the Professor gave " Fragments " (twice en-: nored). Mr Williams, as chairman of the Committee, thanked on behalf of Mrs Joli and the children, the thirty-three ladies who had provided the refreshment^ the young ladies who had waited on the tables, Mesdames McMullen and Stephens for giving fcheir services free, and Mr Gates and Mrs Claridge for attending for so small a fee, the Ashburtou Mail and Mr Uamble for printing, the singers and the performers, the Committee, the con tributois to the several subscription lists, Professor Montague, Mr Elston for the use of hib scenery, and Mrs Young (the school caretake'), and anyone else whom he might have overlooked. The concert was brought to a close by Mr Draycon singing "Birney t»ke me home again," and Mr Jajro answering with "I'll take you home again, Kath leen." The room was then cleared for the ball, when fully sixty gentlemen paid admission, and the large company kept up the dancing until daylight. At the dinner hour the children to fhe n'i"i'-Q- of xixh; tt ro enr ruined at an improuyba picnic in the school grounds. Mrs Stewart and Mrs Westbrooke had plenty of ho' tea, and with the assistance of Mr Stewart and Miss Bosweli (the school teachers) and the Rev Mr West brooke, the youngsters had a good time. It is estimated that the entertainment reali^d not far short of £30.

The Presidential Elec tion.

c-ER PHBSS iSSOOIATIOK, Washington, November 11. Later accounts credit Mr Cleveland with 299 votes in the Electoral College, the largest majority since Washington was elected first President of the United States. The Re publicans carried 14 States, and the Democrats 25. The latter won Ohio by a small majority, and carried McKinley's own district by a maiority of 1000. There was great surprise at at the result of the voting. Major McßJnley refused to speak, but General Harrison's party admit that the country is clearly hostile to pro hibitive tariffs. Leading newspapers rejoice at the downfall of plutocracy and corruption. The "New York Herald " says that the result of the election means that the States prefer Democracy to Oli garchy. The " New York World " Bays tha£ thp rpbjbery of the masses by the powerful fei^r wi|l nqv bp shopped. The s* New York Tim,es 5> describes it as really a revolution. The ?'Tribune " considers it the greatest surprise in the political history of America. J£r Secretary poster gays th^t $ verdict has been returned against the Mcrvinley tariff. November 12. Pending the repeal of the McKinley tariff, the Democratic press urges the Senate to pass Bills, removing all duties in the Bills which the House approved last session. They als.o urge that Congress be convened in April to consider tariff reform,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold o'-wsslvas responsible for the opinions expi'essed'bv our correspondents^

"OUR STREETS."

TO THE KPITfIH, i Sir,—tlu your leader of Friday's Guardian you have a long comment on the state of laxrikinism in Ashburton, which may, or may not, be true, as a lot depends on the way a person looks at ifc, bub even if th.s nuisance is as bad as you try to make out, your remarks on the efficiency of the police are rather uncalled for. As one who delights in having a walk down East Street on a Saturday evening, I am fully prepared to give honor to whom honor is due, and in doing; so, I must say that the police of Ashburton do their duty in ridding the street corners of groups of men, more so than they do in larger towns. 1 of New Zealand, or eveii Australia,—l' am, etc.,' 'Fair Pj^r

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per pkess association )

THE IRISH QUESTION.

London, November 11. Lord Salisbury, in an address to the Nonconformists' Unionist Association, earnestly entreated the Government to retain Uganda and kill the slave trade. The Empire, he said, was o»i the verge of a most critical period- Nonconfor mists in Ireland were exposed to the greatest danger Protestants iw the Writish Isls were ever exposed to, and h,ad a commanding claim to sympathy and aid from their co-religionists in England. Archbishop Walsh threat ened to obtain absolute dominion over the Protestants, despite the unfailing virtuous optimism of Mr Gladstone. Referring to the Evicted Tenants' Commission, he said he attached no serious importance to the decision of a partisan president and packed commis sion. Home Rule would produce a saturnalia of insolvent debtors, bring ing disaster and woe on all minorities in Ireland, financial, political, and religious. Mr Chamberlain wrote to the Asso ciation, advising Nonconformists to re consider giving their support to a Government whose policy was one of scuttled, surrender, and betrayal of those who trusted in British honor. He condemned the Irish policy o£ the Government in scathing terms. An impression prevails in Dublin , that the Evicted Tenants Commission will sppeedily collapse. It is stated .that Mr Roche, one of the members, is also likely to withdraw, leaving only Justice Mathew and another on the Commission. Mr Murphy explains that he resigned as he objected to the tone of Justice Mathew's opening ad dresses.

AQUATIC. A massive silver challenge cup has been presented to the Universities of Australia by old competitors in the Oxford and Cambridge boat race. The conditions are that it is to be competed for annually. Mr Muttlebury, who won the Colquhoun sculls some* years ago, is one of the principal donors. NEW ZEALAND ENTERPRISE. The Union Steamship Company of New Zealan 1 intend to run a line of I steamers from Vanconver to San Francisco to connect with their Pacific liners. THE OPIUM TRAFFIJ. The Earl of Kimberley, Secretary for India, replying to a deputation, said that he was not prepared to surrender the revenue derived from the Indian opium trade, nor did he be lieve that any Government would con sent to the suggestion. UGANDA. The " Standard" asserts that the Cabinet have decided to assist in retaining Uganda at a cost of between £30,000 and £40,000 a year. THE MURDERER NEILL. The Home Secretary has rejected the plea of insanity in the case of NeilljJ the Lambeth poisoner, and $he con demued man will be executed on Tuesday. ECCLESIASTICAL.

Archbishop Vaughau, of Westmin ster, has delegated the best of the priests in his See to controvert popular errors and to meet opponents in public halls.

MR MUNRO. Mr Munro, Agent-General for Vic toria, has sailed for Victoria. Sir W. J. Clarke will act temporarily. KING LEAR. The Press critiques agree that Irving's King Lear is a magnificent portrayal, and the greatest of all his sreations. IRISH AFFAIRS.

Father Fay has been sentenced to a month's imprisonment on a charge of intimidating a witness at the hearing of the petition against the- return of Mr Patrick Fullam, Nationalist, for South Meath.

THE MERCANTILE BANK.

The committee of inspection ap pointed to enquire into the affairs of the Mercantile Bank of Australia have confirmed the decision to make a call of £3 per share. This affects 884 English shareholders whose unpaid capital amounts to £36,500. The pay ments of calls are to be made in instal ments every three months until January, 1895. It is probable that the bank will pay a dividend of 2s 6d next month.

BROKEN HILL.

At a meeting of the British Broken Hill Silver-mining Company a sum of £4QQ was voted for distribution among its officers in the colqny in re cognition of their services in preserving the company's property (faring the recent strike. The chairman intimated that the changed conditions under which the mines would now be worked would reduce the amount paid in wages by one-third,

ANGLO COLONIAL.

November 12. The "Trading World" thinks it possible that, in the event of Victoria being granted the right to coin silver, New Soutb Wales will place a tax on silver in order to compel Victoria to import ore from London or the United States. The "Pall Mull Gazette" considers t})at Qne mint is quite sufficient for Australia, and as Victoria was thp flrst to ask she ought to have, the pre : ference.

THE DARDANELLES.

St. pETEßgpimo, November 11. The f'Npvostv" says $l)at Russia does not want Constantinople, but will have Dardanelles, THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, November 11. The Anarchists threaten further outrages, in revenge for the execution of Ravaehol Rabe, who has been arrested on a i charge of causing the explosion in the Avenue De I'Opera, is a companion of the Anarchist J>ancis. Great- alarm is felt in Paris. The Premier''pro-: I poses to increase'the penalties! agaiqsjt the press for publishing articles inpiting to anarchy. I^rlin, November %\. T-he police have seized the first issue of 40Q(} copies of an Anarchist news paper published here,

AN EMPEROR'S SOLICITOR. Vienna, November 11. Dr. Rainalj*soiieitor to the Errperor of Austria, has been arrested on a charge of stealing £50,000. The theft has extended over years. The money went in speculations. The culprit con fessed. A NEW RIFLF.

November 12. A new automatic Marmlioher rifle has been trisd here with success- One hundred and twenty rounds per minute were fired, and there is no recoil from the weapon.

FLOODS IN COSTA RICA.

New Yobk, November 11. Information has been received of serious floods in Costa Rica. The railways and a number of plantations have been swept away, and it is re ported that many perrons were killed.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE COINAGE OF SILVER.

Melbourne November 12. A good deal of correspondence is passing between the Premier of Vic toria and New South Wales repecting the right to coin silver, Mr frhiels states the chief obstacle to the negotiations is the Opposition of New South Wales, who professed to be willing to lend assistance. Victoria is in no sense subordinate to New South Wales, and he deprecates that colony being allowed to control or prejudice Victoria's application. He points out it is now probable that owing to the action of New South Wales, when the question is settled it will be on less favorable terms to both colonies than would otherwise have been the case.

BICYCLING.

The five-mile bicycle championship was won by Becombie; Sharp, 2; Turner, 3. It was a splendid race. Time—l4min 3|sec. VICTORIAN LAND REVENUE. The land revenue fer the last four months show a deficit of £41,000 com pared with the Treasurer's estimate for that period.

THE MANAPOURI.

Sydney, Novamber 13. Arrived—Manapouri, from Auck land. Strong gales have been ex perienced all along the coast. A heavy sea struck the Manapouri, and George Nicholas, a lamp-trimmer, was washed overboard and drowned,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Dunbdin, November 13. Outside the fruiterers, tobacconitts and the hire, very few shops were open on Saturday afternoon and evening, and no attempt was made at any further demon stration against the very few who have not fallen in with the Saturday half holiday. A suburban tradesman, who had received some threatening letters, cilled on the polire to protect him. and four stalwart policemen were on j?uard much to the surprise of the residents. The letters had evidently been a hoax. iNVERCARGitL, November 12. The ketch Grace nrrived from Wilson's rivtr, brings news that a rich reef from eight to ten feet thick has been dis oovered < by a new arrival on the field. There is great excitement among the miners, and claims are being pegged off in all directions. Pieces of quart*; broken off and crushed were found to be exceptionally rich, The steamer Inver cargill left here last night for the field and returns tomorrow, when further news is expected.

The Band Contest.

PRESS ASSOCIiTIOir,)

Wellihgtoi:, November 13. The band contest was brought to a close in the Tpera House last night, the last selection being played at eleven o'clock, but it was after midnight before Mr Thomas Tallis Trimnell, the judge, appeared on the stage to make known his decision. He said that they had had an excellent contest, and that the audience had been treated to some very fine music. The counting oi points had resulted in a dead heat for premier position, a circum stance which he said had occurred only on three or four occasions in similar contests in tha whole course of his English and colonial experience. He mentioned that the committee had considered the matter and unanimously decided that those tteing should divide the first and second prize money, the prizes being—first £100, second £50, third £30, fourth £20. He then gave his award as follows :— Oamaru Garrison Band 219 Christchurch Garrison Band ... 219 Wellington Garrison Band, third ... 206 Kaikorai Band, fourth 186 Others were—Jenkins' private band (Wellington) 150, Canterbury Engineers' B&nd 141, Black's Point Band (Reefton) 119, Stanmore Brass Band 118, Oamaru Navals Band 112.

The announcement was received with cheers, and the result has apparently given general satisfaction.

THE WEATHER.

ALtfORD STATION. The folding is the Meteorological report for the week ending November 13, 1892 s— * • ,

Imperial Federation.

THE LEAGUE PLATFORM.

[PRR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

LpiipoN, November 12. The committee of" the ' Imperial Federation Council unanimously advise that when both Australasia and Africa are united under one Government as is Canada, theirJLondon representatives ' should become a member of an Imperja Council, which would include vhe Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, the Secre tary of State for the Colonies, the -Secretary for War, the Secretary for India, the First Lord of the Admiralty, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Council should deal with Imperial defence on the lines of the Marquis of Haitington's Commission ; the Council also to supervise the %ppro j priatitin of WQney contributed tor the detericeof the 1 Empire by* the United Kingdom and the colonies. The com mittee believe that tne British colonies are willing to share in the cost of the, general defence of the Empire if they are given a voice \o the control of ths> expenditure gf the common'fu.nd6. Thq

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COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF G. J. NBILL and CO's Drapery, Clothing, and Bootss. AUR Expenses being so small, and being satisfied with very small profit* t) we are enabled to dBLL CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton. o— WE DEFY COMPETITION. INSPECT OUR GOODS. SEE OUR PRICES. WhteWttoo, yard wide, 3s lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLOTHING. CLOTHING 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 91 Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s 3d ts2*£. JS£3te£sL* worH, 9, 6d for 6s M %!i&2S!Sa3S^W*« Strap Slipper,, .U *.. VERY CHEAP AT G. J. NBILL and OO'S, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST S MOORE STPEETB. Spring: and Summer Drapery. HARDLEY BROS., ARCADE HOUSE, rTAVE JUST ARRIVED for the Coining Season a Splendid Assortment of I3L in Delainw, Prints, Pongee Cloths, Ginghams, Galateas, Muslins, etc. INSPECTION INVITED. MILLINERY DEIARTMSKT.-This Department ia already tery buay. gitttomera would do well to lwve their Orders early. Arcade House. OWUmW DSPARTMBNr.-We have * spatial Uae of Men's Wellington Tweed Suits at 255, worths, also a splendullot of Saddle IVeed Suits at 40.. oys Knicker Suits from 4s 6d. A grand line of Fancy Shirt.. %ue front,, at 5s worth 8* 6i. Men's Working Shirts from 2s 61. t BOOT DEPARTMENT.-ooir.e and see our new assortment of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes. A splendid line of M m's English Shoes at 9, 6.1. M«n'a Colonial Kip Shooter*, nailed, 10a 6d. 94 P,ir Women's Shoes a* 6* M, worth * 6J. Leather Slippers 3s 6d, splendid valud^ K0IEADI)BB8S-ARCADE-HOUSE, HZ^.H33LE!JSr BROS*. f (LAIB SPENUfiR & 00.) | BURNETT STREET. Manager •■ «• HARDLEY, Late of Mr Andrew Orr. EMPOBXITM OF FASHION. New Zealand Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. I^JEW AND CHOICE GOODS AXE i^OFBNBD FOR THE APPROACHING il SEASON. P-rfection of Taste and Best Value in GENTS' & BOYS' CLOTHING!"hA^SOARVES, SHIRTS, MERCERY, to nO A T u BOOTH, BOOTS. . The Finest oSSSoI Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES in the P»tnri, Clean, Fresh, Pliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. mqPFCTION INVITED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. S" for Wertheim Celeb.ated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. Sew Zealand Clothing Factory TtlE CONTRACTOR FOR FITTING UP S. SALEK'S NEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. m ia to be «een in Ohnsrchm-ch^ —— — •"— I COLEMANB AND SO* KCCAtYPTE EX The JtfeSt led • mor is the only genuine in the market, tw nnTW WOULD »«d was awarded medals and diplomas at IN IHE WOULD Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating ■««-l A -J*, r«vl £%n all competitors. For all affections of the HySIOP S* l/ejl«H« Ghest and Lun^s, Consumption, Asthma, ktwt\N HYSLOP ans CO., Coughs, Golds, Gravel, and Kidney Com- .lA has no equal. Agente -118 Oashet atruet. Cfa*»teliurnh. Abhbwxon Pxua Comiany.



Wanted WANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. . 10 213 tfTANTED, an Apprentice to the Vy Printing trade, age 13 to 15; must have passed sixth standard. at this Office. WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can gee SOlbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert Alcoun's, Saunden*' Buildings. 11 ol LI HOW Day,"Saturday, 19th, 8. Saijsk's 0 new Jewellery Establishment. inrst day of show, Saturday, November 19. , NEW E/ening Games, Tiddlody Winks, Halma, Maro, Bob © Link, Kingdoms of Europe, Snap, So., I Tip, Fi'tteikins, Ujiji, and others. - 11. M. Jones. _ SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, th 3 best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. --W. J. JSH.OOCK. 4t182 W'~ ANTED Known.—Good Leather Shirting reduced to 6£d. Splendid double-width Sheeting, Is. Carpet Is, reduced to 9d.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, . will show his new and high class stock on Saturday, November 19. TTNIQUE, Choice.—New Jeweller's U Stock of latest Home style and design. Opening Saturday, November 19. Si Sales, Watchmaker and Jeweler. WANTED Known.—Ladies' Gari baldis Is lid. Beautiful Prints 4£d and 6d. Come and see.—H. C. Segeks, Melford House. SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated 8.8.A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robtebt Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. i WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary price 9; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price,—w. H. CoMiiER. , WANTED Known—Grand Display of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipmert. One of each shape ; at S. W, Alcorn & Go's. 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. __. 4TT AN TED Known—Pumps, Pumps, VV Pumps. I have on hand the largest stock in town of Pumps, Piling, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvmized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J W. Haßoley, East street. WANTED Known.— Flannelettes 6d, reduced to 3s 9d per dozsn. Good line of Plaid Flannelettes 10£ d, reduced to B£d.— H. C. Skgers, Melford House. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made to any size or pattern. Klecwio Bells fixed, and all kinis of Plumbing Work done at lowest ra|es. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. Babdlby, Plumber and Gasfitter. VITAJSTED Known—Dr Scott's cele * * brated Electric Corsets can^ only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Cocmkk'h, "The Oornor." WHY should we lef the rain wateFoff our roots rot our buildings and run to waste whei' Hakdlsv will find and fix epiuting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his addrets—J. W. Hakdley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East treet __^ WANTED Known — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for two- monshs. Great Bargains. The stock is the choicest ir Ashburton. Hw superior own make, kept on. haw?, unsurpassed in New Zealand. A. staff of man kept. All work and repairs under my ow« supervision, and done on tha shortest notice —. J, Moiaojr, East Street, Town Hali shop ■m.~TT\.v nL '"♦'•na* Onrds for Old Country Screens at halt price. New *»W.« Tiddlidy Winks, Halma and other games. 1 Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 6d. New Birthday cards, Reward cards, Wedding cirds, etc. New Books every mail.—L. F. ANDREWES & Co., Sta. tioners' Hall.



Stop 'Drin'Jsiiiir. . ♦— ——- " T can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to -use them ho thinks is s*n 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 time has come when that craving can be stopped! Sure. Just aa suie as it is possible to cure a cold. The appetite can be destroyed ; the man placed back, so far as drinking is concerned, just where he was before he acquired the habit. The cure does not destroy the will, but the appetite. So he will have to learn to drink all over au;ain, and*he effort will be so great that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T, Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 destroys the drink appet'te. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers —(Advt). 10*11



Health : The New Method shows how much can be done without drug 3by the secrets ot flushing, massage, exercise, diet, deep breathing, etc. Flushing is all that is in a now famous secret pamphlet j but here, besides that there are other important prin ciples, and five times the matter at less money, and no pledge of secrecy. Of the original work by Dr Forest, the " New York World " remarked :-~" The book is a model of lucidity and compression, It will un doubtedly create a revolution in the popular treatment of prevalent diseases. It is the most practicable, sensible, and instructive little book ever published on a medical topic." The new, greatly enlarged, edition, just published in Cluistchurch, is edited by W. Corrie Johnston, 160, Tuam street. A descriptive catalogue, with special offer during July, sent post free to any address. -(Advt.) The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident)* recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bho diseases to which we are subjectE Norton's Pills, with justice called the fN*tural Streagthener of the Human Stomach," act a*s a powerful tonic and gentlu perient, are mild in their operation, and Kife under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at la l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all urediciao ywjdori throughout the w«l4<



Tbe Hegs Tea , IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of asfcringencjr, COUNTESS 2s. V IHK YOUR GJtOCEKH



TQ MAIiE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakea, se 4uj£]ejjrqok's Self-Raisine Flour. tfBACKNfIu, and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed., Made by AVJSWBBRQO* 4*D