LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association)

(Received November 23, 10.30 a.m.)

UGANDA.

London, November 22. The announcement that the Govern ment have decided to retain Uganda is confirmed.

SWITZERLAND.

It is reported the Government will allow the Transvaal to occupy Switzer land on condition that the Boers treat the natives well and maintain the rights of the white residents already settled in the country.

FEDERATION.

"The Times" states that Professor Bryce, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has signed the Federation Conainitee's report, and that other members of the Cabinet are favorable to it. " The Times " further states it is not improbable that a colonial con ference will be held in London next year.

RESPECT FOR POWER.

St. Petersburg, November 22. The Governor of Turkestan has re fused a request by the Khan of Khandstruth for aid against the British, telling him Russia and Eng land were too powerful to quarrel with.

DAHOMEY.

Paris, November 22. Abomey has been evacuated by the natives, and the French troops entered the capital without opposition. It is reported that the King is a prisoner, and has agreed to French demands.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received November 23, 12.10 a.m.)

LEGITIMATEATION BILL.

Sydney, Novamber 23. The second reading of the Bill, pro yidingfor the legitimatisation of children born before the marriage of their parents was carried by fifteen to nine teen.

POLITICAL.

Melbourne, November 23. Sir B. O'Loghlen's motion of want of confidence was defeated by 51 to 38. Messrs Shiels, O'Loghlen, and Deacon were the principal speakers.

BANKING DEFAULTER.

The accountant of the Port Mel bourne branch of the National Bank of Australasia is missing. Mis cash is short £2700.

A GOLD RUSH.

Brisbane, November 23. The miners who are flocking to the Batavia river rush are experiencing much privation. No less than forty were lost in the bush, and only rescued after being two days without food,, and ten others are Still missing

POLITICAL.

Brisbane, November 23. Parliament, has been prorogued till March.

THE ASHBtTRTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER M, 1892.



_ TEWTIERS mENDEHS are invited for Cutting the ■*• Gra-s within the Streers of the Borough ; also for keei.i ig Bating Square East in order for twelve months. Par ticulars may be s*een at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received before Noon on MONDAY, the 28th »nst. 11 152 AMATEUR CrCLING & CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the aßove Club will be held on THURSDAY next, November 24, at 8 p.m., at the Templar Hall. F. DENBY, 11 150 Hon. Sec. *k al^leTlurrisqn SPECIAL ENTRY. SATUEDAYTiovember 26, 1 o'clock. BLACKSMITH'S PLANT. 4 NVIL, 3cwt 201bs,two sets stocks and -*■*• dies, boring apparatus, sledge hammers, tongs, shc*es, nails, screw plate, mandrills, punches, and large quantity of tools of all kinds. * No Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 11*132 Auctioneer. MR JOHN G. RESTELL A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY - MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand ; Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. V. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 66 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c. The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason* able price and on easy terms. Apply to JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed.



MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26. Improved Properties at Alford Forest, estate of the late James Hossack Ross. MR T. BULLOCK- has received instructions from the Executors in the Above Estate to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, at 11.30, a,m. several Properties in this Estate, as follow, viz.,— R.S. 24674, containing 19 acres 1 rood 10 perches, on which are erected a four-roomed Cottage, Stable, Chaff house, Yards, &c. v R.S. 31878, containing 9 acres 0 roods 18 perches, near the above, in crop. R.S. 34064, containing 24 acres 0 roods 5 perches, R.tf. 32797 containing 18 acres, all fenced and improved aud partly in crop. R.S. 25110, containing 30 acres, fenced and otherwise improved, and on which are erected a two-roomed Cottage, Cowshed, &c. All growing orops to be sold with the land. The Properties are conveniently situated, not far from a school, and well watered with natural streams. This sale affords a favorable opportunity of persons of moderate means acquiring a freehold in a favorite locality, and intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect each property and attend the sale* Terms easy. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 11§112 Auctioneer. Alford Estate WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., 11* Ashburton and Rakaia u.s.s. 00. ; rj~j u.s.s.oc. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fhom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, %tid Saturday. Nelson—^Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Diiiedin —Tuesday and Friday. Mr; bourne —Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Refused fares over all he Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & CO. Agents for ishbutton. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, _£rated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. Artillery Lane Lovno T7AN HOUTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest} It is the Original. All others are Imitation*



Thk Best Remedy fow Inuigkstion— Norton's Camomile Pills are conn"dentj recommended as a. simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseasea to which we are subjects Norton's Piixs, with justice called the 'Natural .Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonieandgentlt perient, are mild in their operation, and a*fe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l_d» 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout th«» % arid.



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. PUBLIC HALFHuLIDAY. -T HEREBY PROCLAIM THUESDAY, NOV. 24, FROM NOON, A PUBLIC HALF-HOLIDAY, Being the occasion of the Ashburton Racing CluVb Spring Race Meeting. R. BIRD, 11t153 M»y°r- Ashburton, November 23, 1892. ~T AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETTf THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus RYery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held i>y any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS X STERLING),', All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the la.fc FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, Yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cant, on the premiums received during the year. nSUREYOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. JP- SOCIETY And secure a BONUS E7KRY YEAR Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured ... - *f/*^f± Annual Income ... ••• *l»obO,o47 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9} PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Ohbioe— Custom House Quay, WeJlingto.i, W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, (Jhristchurch, , H ZANDER, L^ocal Brokfir, Ashburton.



, JUST IN T/MR FOR THE HOLIDAYS. , nHHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berry man and H. and W. . X Craighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS ju-st landed, must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £I—cash.1 —cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £i 15s, now JB3 15a—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. POYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MEETS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description, Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, '^rwial Remain /MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer OpeCiai r>argain-[ tolos6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craigftead & Berry-man Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



X O T 1 0 B. i TF the GREY MARE left in ray paddock -*• at \jVesterfield on or about July 20 last be hot removed, and all expenses paid, by December 2 next, she will be sold at the owner's risk to del ray expenses. 11*139 C. C. ROSS. J. SEAM & CO., i SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. "VJ"OW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF PURE TURNIP BEEDS, Specially Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above, Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY & CO, EAST STREET.



I GOVERNMENT WQTTCES. I NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASBBURTON RACES, NOVEMBER 23 and 24. ' mHE Train to Springburn on the JL 23rd and 24ch November will leave Ashburton at 6 p.m. and run 1 hour 35 minutes later than timetable times. The Evening Train for Tiniaru on the 24th will leave Ashburton at 6.10 p.m. and run 2 hours 20 minutes later than time table times. 11U127 BY ORDER. Race Nights, ASHBURTON. NOVEMBER 23 AND 24. Wirth's New Circus, MIKADO JAPANESE. BEDOUIN ARABS MONTGOMERY'S BRONCHO HORSES. ZANIO BROS., ACROBATS. TIWO Great Circus Shows combined in -■- one. Remember the Date?, NOVEMBER 23 AND 24. Popular Prices. Children's Mitince on Thursday, to accommodate Country Families.



LAWfiENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By S?eciat. Appointment to His EX CELLENCE THE GOVERNOR.) T>EGr to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS I2sperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s6d „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a do en cabinets for 153. ■ 10 19 W'AKTID KNOWN THAT J. NICHULAH HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. He has new got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which is second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs- neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. 13 , L 64 . JAMES PAIN AND SUJNS and 21, Walwor h 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0.,E. Road, S. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most rea sonab terms. jIO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House in the World Illustrated Pries List on application* SHNDEPEHDENCE -* assuredly is what Australians as a whole we earnestly seeking, the great majoritj by swarming into cities and large towns, wrestling and struggling with innumer able difficulties, they live life's fitful fevei through all forgetful or unaware of the fact that they might enjoy a peaceful life, without harrassing care or anxiety, and with a bountiful supply of all earth's richest blessings, if they only be-1 stowed one-half of the labour on a small piece of cultural land with I DDIP ATI fill Al*tnoSß wno rec °s lnilluA-' lUII rise this and deaire to secure and plant ten or twenty acres or more of land should apply to The Co-operative Irrigation and Mer cantile Society of Australia, Limited, which seeks, not to make a profit out tt ™ * CO-OPERATION to facilitate the settlement of every one desirous to secure land and have it culti vated, or willing to settle on and cultivate it for himself. No investment for capital or labour yields half so certain or hand some a return as intelligent cultivation of the soil 1 fl ' I AUTfIUP fche first colony of this U, inn I UnU Society, is now being rapidly sold and settled. It is situated ten miles from Horsham, on the railway line, and has five miles frontage to the Wimmera river. It is a most picturesque spot. The soil is rich sandy loam, very friable and easily worked Water wil shortly bo supplied by the Western Wim mera Irrigation Trust, from the Wartook Reservoir. A capable expert will be placed at the disposal of the settlers. Everything is done for all colonists alike at cost; no big profits being necessary. Easy extended terms. Send for illus trated pamphlets, etc., to H. Pottengbr, 83 Temple Court, Melbourne. "to make ' Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Use Adlsebrook's Self-Raisine Flour. Crackneli. and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed.. Mad« by AcgicßftQO* AKn C



MR T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, at a low rental, Shop with dwelling attached, fronting Wakanui Road. FuR SALE—Capital Building Sites fronting Alford Forest Itoad, being Number 31, containing slightly over ad j jining Mr Bruce's new house,, and put of Lot 43, cont«itiing Easy terms T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. MILES AND COl FOR PRIVATE SALK. r |"IHE House and Grounds in Tatxcred J_ Street u'j present occupied by Mr G. Jameson. The Land comprises three-quarters or an acre tastefully laid out as a garden and planted with well selected shrubs and flowers. The Dwellinghouse contains ten large rooms, lofty and well finished, besides Wash house, Coal house, and other conveniences. The Stable Buildings include two Loose Boxes, two Carriage Houses, Harness Room, Men's Room and capacious Hay Loffc. . This Property is conveniently and beautifully situated on one of the best residential sites in Ashburton, and is within eight minutes' walk of the Railway Station and Schools. Easy Terms of Payment. For panieulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES & CO. 11*84 . Ashburton and Rakaia. "Zealandia Boots. fT TOE Wonderful Reputation of these _L grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the dt maud from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are. more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of fooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys' and Girls' DEPEJN DABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr J. Bishop, . JIIUKIA BOOT STORE.



RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GBEAT SALE OP Drapery, Clothing & Boots; MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, i I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP BALE, COMMENCING SATURDAY, November 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, too that it may be reduced by about £6000 before building commences. Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Class Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. Jljß SCOTT BROS*. rnHESE RANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT THE LATE CHRIST CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY,IHAND SIMPLICITY ■ ' % PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK, Cliristchiircli Prices, WITH CARRIAGE 013 LV ADDED. John Orr and' Go.,'  IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



"THE CORNER" TO BE Great Slaughter DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. T ADIES Black Beaded SHOULDER CAPES, usually 15s, being sold at Is lid ±J and 2s 6d, New Double-width DRESS GOODS, usually la 6d, being sold at 9d per y»rd W. H. COLLIER, STOCK-TAKING CLEARING SALE. H- M. JONES HAS DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUT soms Lines of his Varied Stock, in order to make room for new Goods coming forward for Christinas trade REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED, SALE TO LAST TILL DECEMBER 11. CALL EARLY. CALL OFTEN, H. M. JONES,



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. ! HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. • Site of the Old Shop, •VVTILL OPEIf AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK In a few days, of which particulars will be g'veu in a future issue. U|7o "* ■ ■■■■■■. i



TO LET. SHOP AND DWELLING In East street. Apply to the Town. Clerk, Ashburton. 11 12 FLOUR, BR\N, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHEAF AND STRAW ! CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN ; SFED, ism)., of Best Quality. A.ll Procluoe Low for cash. FTUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants -LJL to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. J. X H.~O M A », HAVELOCK STREET. 1...



"■■.-•- ■, A..M I « i ■ ;'■ i IMPORTANT. THURSDAY lI4LF-HOLIDAY. ON AND AFTER THURSDAY FIRST, NOVEMBER 24, OUR BUSINESS PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED AT 1 P.M. ON THURSDAYS, AND WILL REMAIN OPEN ON SATURDAYS TILL 9 P.M. x ■ ■■ i



A Stylish Washing Dress WITH [EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOR 7a 6d. GX S. S. ELDERSLIB, -UUST QPENEDr- CHOICE CAEPETB, RUGS TO MATCH, lvinoleunm and Oilcloth*. MITCHELL and TURNER, WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and BerrymaD> t Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thu I have decided to charge Prices that hare never been heard of in AahburtoaJ Come and See for Yourself NEWfiSI Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. tfOTE THE ADDRESS : ggj* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an* H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, A3HBURTOVJ $30 y