MAIL NOTICES.

f Man's close for the following places as under. subject; Iptho necessary alterations: S^.TURPAY, January 7. 'For Northern 'Voha,' p,cr Eotorua, at 6.^»0 -p.m. ; late fee fetters, guard's van, express train, at (155 p,in. For United Kingdom and Continent oi Europe (specially addressed per Orient steamer only), and also for Australian Colonies, per express to connect with Mana ' nouri at Port Chalmers, at 1 ?^.30 p.m. j it.c ipa Ipttors, van express train, 12 55 p m J Due in London pn March lj

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1893. THE WAKANUI CREEK.

It is with feelings of great pleasure that we, and we are sure the whole of our readers, note that there is a pro spect of an early and final settlement of the long-pending Wakanui creek disputes. Scarcely any loc&l question ! has excited such heart-burnings or so many bitter animosities, and the cost of bringing the creek under the Water , Supply Act and placing it under the control of the County Council will be well spent. A bone of contention wiil be removed, and the rights and con venience of the residents and land owners of Allenton, Hampstead and the Wakanui district will be conserved. { The County Council is doing wisely in asking the districts interested to [join in discussing the steps to be taken in reference to the proposals of the mill owners, and we trust all will meet prepared to deal with this important matter in a fair and reasonable way. It must be recognised that, as we recently pointed out to a correspondent, the County Council holds the key to the position, and there must be no attempt on the part of the subordinate, bodies to dictate terms. Hampstead and Allenton will be given equitable treatment if they are prepared to take it; and the representatives of these suburbs should bear in mind that not only to-day's water supply but a scheme that will provide for the extension of the supply from time to time, as the •wants of these flourishing suburbs in crease, must be considered. The negotiations are at last on a proper basis, and the opportunity for a settle ment of the question must not be lost because of any minor differences between the many parties interested.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

JVr J. T. Ford, auctioneer, announces that he will attend Tinwald market next Tuesday, and that entries may be left with Mr H. Zander. .Notice of the constitution of the Ash burton Forks School District and of the first election of a school committee is advertised by the Education Board. Sir William Jervois, who has been laid up at a private hospital in North Adelaide in consequence of his recent trap accident at Wellington, in that colony, was, when last week'a mail left, getting better. The Rev T. A. Hamilton, the new in cumbent, will conduct the services at St Stephen's Church, to-morrow. His formal introduction will not take place till the following Sunday. I In the course of his recent, post-sessional address at Mar ton,- Mr Bruce said that he did not wish to contest the Rangitikei seat at next election, his reasons being that "he was very anxious to be out of the House for at least three years.", The following slaughtering licenses were granted by the County Council yesterday : —S. Barnard, W. E. Bond, Hartnell, VV. J. Silcock, J. C. Wason, James Gudsell, E. G. Cox, John Baker, T, E. Mcßae, Henry Knight, W. T. Chapman, "Ootavius Digby, Arthur Ede, Alexander Harvey, George Shellock, and W. T. Smith. By a fire which occurred recently on Mount; Somers bridge some of the planking was destroyed, and had to be replaced. The want of means of extinguishing fires on the bridge was felt, and the County Council have ordered the placing of two buckets on the bridge, at suitable places, with sufficient chain attached to the buckets to reach the water in the stream. All lovers of dogs will be sorry to hear ot the death on Friday, of Mr R. Wark s cele brated collie Champion Britannic. Cham pion Britannic won no less than sixteen first prizes here and in the adjoining colonies, and also two challenge cups. He has never been beaten in the colony, and his progeny also hold unbeaten records. Such a loss is not only serious to the "owner, but to the fancy in New Zealand. Mr C. W. Turner, the well-known Christ churoh merchants has filed his schedule in bankruptcy. The statement styows : — Un secured creditors, £18,511 16s 9d j geeiired creditors, £4923 103; less estimated value of securities, £4923 10s j total debts, £18,511 16s 9A. Assests—Stock-in-trade, estimated at £439 Is ; book debts, £860 18s Id, estimated to produce £600; furniture, JESSO; property, £400 j total assets £1989 la ; deficiency, £16,522 15s 9d. The magisterial enquiry into the changes of stealing tarpaulins, etc., from the Elgin shire, was closed" at Timaru on Friday, Gruhn and Mabin being committed for trial, and Cook and t)ann discharged. Anofcljer lower court case is likely to arise', as on Mabin Su« seirefod at fchg Folice station a concealed in a bag. He admin..:.''■• belonged to the Elginshire, but said that Mr Knew&tubb gave it to him. Mr Knews tubb denies this.

The following rather singular notice has been posted outside Te Kooti's quarters at Aorarigi :-=-" Notice. —To every European who wishes to see Te Kooti. Friends, we no allow anybody to see him, except the Government man, but if he come by himself without the Government policeman such person or persons not accepted. By order of Te Committee." One of" Te Committee " explains!hit the prohibition is on account of a threat having been made to r^outTe Kooti's wizzeh out." , • -1. An old man named Hendley, 78 years old, living by himself in a hut at Spreydon, at tempted to commit suicide on Thursday, night by cutting his throat with a razor. The police wsre informed that a man was lying ill in his but. Constable Dillon went there and tound him lying in an old horse cover. He stated that he had applied for charitable aid yesterday, but was refused, and that on his way back he went into> paddock and cut his throat. He managed to reach his hut, and he lay there till found by the neighbours this afternoon. In a column article with the heading " Nevy Zealand Recuperating " the "Finan cial Times " carefully analyses the interest ing report recently issued by the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. The value of such reports to the colony, when prepared with the obvious care and accuracy of this particular one (says the T/jndon correspon dent of the Dunedin "Star'), cannot be over estimated. It has helped, for instance, to effectually swamp Mr A. J. Wilson's malignant pessimism, and greatly strengthens the Agent'general's hand. Inspector Fender was yesterday afternoon presented with an address and a purse of £300 at the City Council Chambers, hi presence of a large and representative gather ing. The Mayor of Christehurch presided. The presentation was made by Sir John Hall s wl)O was K.M. and Commissioner of Police when Mr Pender arrived here in 1862. Speeches expressing appreciation of Mr Pendei's services, and regret at his depar ture for Wellington, were made by the Hon C. C. Bowen who was R,M. in Christohurch for many years, and the Hon J. T. Peace ek and Mr John OHivier. Mr Ritchie, of the ■Agricultural Depart-' insntj is about to issue (the "New Zealand JJi'iinßS" $nnoujjces) a series of illustrated leaflets for'tlio'benefit of fanners and others, I ©n the subject of tTie 1 various pestij v/hioh are > rse£ jvifrh fn agricultural pursuits' "The first -'* *W«i> which fe fr°Wn hand,'deals wjlth Oi -- a" 6a the ttjn of tfj.e leaset is the Hessian uj. ■-—*.;« "uiil&rged, a drawing of the fly, lire *,*„_ ' -*?;<•«' followed by a succinct account of its nau^ and giving valuable information and suggest j tions for discovering and preventing the 1 ravages of this noxious pest, '

At % railway station within easy dis tance of the Temuka post office a few days ago (says the " Temuka Leader ") a much nbused Minister of the Crown met the Leader of the Opposition, who greeted him in a most fraternal manner, and wished him the compliments of the season. The Minister returned the salutation in his own peculiarly genial style, and asked how j things were prospering. The Loader of the | Opposition repliecl "Oh, very well, I had nine bales of wool more than 1 expected," " That," said the Minister, " is the effects of ;:v liberal Government," and the Leader of the Opposition agreed that no doubt it w;w. A smile went round amongst those who were within hearing, and the, politicians shook hands and parted with many wishes ( for each other's welfare during the coining year. Messrs Colemanc and Sons' Eucalypt Extract (manufactured ab Mitragong and Cootaimintiva, New South Wiilcs) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the cheat, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other | complaints. It numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring ton, late, Governor-of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza ppediinic scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons'whole sale depot is in Chri&tchureh. Sharland and Co. are wholesale agents for the North slan Cracknjbll and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AULSBBIIOOK AND Co. The Onrlow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nioriufaotured by Auisebrook and Co TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakea Use Aulsebrook's Self- aisire Flour.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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Received January 7, 11-10 a.m.)

SILVER COINAGE.

Washington, January 7. It is generally believed in Washing t6n that nothing will be done this session with regard to silver.

U.S. IMMIGRATION.

Mr Chandler, Chairman of the Im migration Committee of Congress, has drafted an immigration bill. It pro vides that cripples, paupers, and illit erate, persons be not admitted into the United States .

THE WEATHER AT HOME.

■ ' ■ London, .January b. The weather in England and on the Continent is extremely cold, and many persons have been frozen to death here and in Germany and Austria. In Austrian-Hungaryja train was snowed up for eighteen hours, and the passengers suffered terrioly from the cold.

PASTORAL

The Agent-general of New South Wales is making enquiries from lead ing graziers aa to the yield of mutton and wool from certain breeds of sheep. " =

FINANCIAL DEPRESSION.

Pakis, January 6. The depreciation 1 in stocks^ quoted on the Bourse in the last three weeks amounted to £110,000,000 sterling, which is attributed to the disturbed outlook.

fßoceived January 7. noon,)

THE BANKING FRAUDS.

Loni>on, January 6. Mr Mi 11 edge, late manager of the Mercantile Bank of Australia, who has been arrested here, appeared before the magistrate at Bow Street to-day. He explained that he was ill, the re sult of anxiety in consequence of the charges laid against him. The official receiver not objecting, the magistrate sent a detective to escort Mr Milledge on board the Himalaya, in which he sailed for Melbourne. Counsel for accused complained that the issue of a warrant for the arrest of his client was unconstitutional, as the directors were asked to attend on summons.

THE CABLE RATES.

The Indian Government have de cided that the transit rates on Colonial cablegrams shall remain at thirty-four centimes, while the European-Austra lian rate is 4s 9s per word.

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Pabis, January 6. It is alleged that M. Baihant, ex- Minister of Public Works, received hali a million frames fc/r supporting the Panama Canal Lottery Bill..

THE ANARCHISTS.

- . . . '—-flaw in tb« 1 here is an alarming iuv.. • ._ activity of the Anarchists, and there is incessant placarding of the city, in citing to revolt. Great preparation is being made to hold a demonstration on January 10.

STORM.

Constantinople, January 6. A severe storm was experienced in the Black Sea. Thirty vessels, in cluding several steamers, were wrecked.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW JUDGE.

J Melbourne, Januaiy 7. Dr Madden, who held the portfolio of Minister of Justice in the Service Ministry of 1880, succeeds the late J av.lge liiginbotham.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Population. WjstjJftGTOiJ, January 7. '. The arrival in the colony in December were 3409, departures J. 432, gain 1977. For the year the arrivals were 18,122, the departures 13,073, being a gain of 5049. Parliament. The " Gazette" further prorogues Parliament until April 13. ; In an affiliation case hoard to-day, defendant produced a deed, duly drawn up in legal form, showing that by the payment of £50 he had been released by plaintiff from all further responsibility in regard to the paternity of the child, Council for plaintiff, while admitting that his client received £50, contended it was nofc a "sufficient discharge from future liability, as it was set forth in Section 14 of the Destitute Persons Act, 1877, that no deed relating to the compromise of an affiliation caSe is valid unless sanctioned by a Residest Magistrate. Mr Robinson, R.M., upheld tnis contention, but ad* ieurned fhe ease to allow a compromise to be'arrived* at between the parties, I)UNEj)t>r, -January 7. ' Jnsp^tQr fjic^soh ? who is leaving for f * ■** '^t^'iif^&ifi'^i |>y thg 'Stayor Auckland, .. " ~'''>«.ana. wijjj 6 on behalf of this leading uim<,.. , puree containing 100 sove, ■

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following concludes our report or yesterday's meeting :-— THE WAKA.NUI CIjEEK. The report of the Committee appointed to consider the question of the VVakanui Creek, consideration of which report i was adjourned from list meeting was agiin brought up. The Committee's) re port was a^i follows : — That as (lie niillowoers decline the Com mittee's offer, and in consideration of the great expense involved in the proposal to constitute the Wakanui Creek a, water race under the Water Supply Act, the Com mittee is of opinion that the Council be re commended to abandon the proposal, and in lieu thereof complete the water supply for the Wakanui district by enlarging the \ Wmchmore main, and by utilising the in- | take adjacent to the VVakanui mill race. That arrangements bo endeavored to be made with the Barough Council as at present pro posed for a supply of water to the Hamp stead Town District and Allen ton settlers. The Chairman read the following letter which had been recei"ea that morning from the representatives of the mill owners. The letter was dated January 5. and was signed by Messrs Garrick, Cowiishaw, and Fisher, solicitors, Christ church :— ---" Wakanui Cheek.—Referring to the offer contained in our letter to Mr Purnell, dated October 14, 1892, the correspondence which followed thereon, and also the report of your Committee laid before the Council at its meeting on December 2 last, we are instructed to submit the following amended offer for the consideration of your Council. 1. The Ash burton County Council to take and constitute the Wakanui Creek (in which: term is included the head race and intake of the millowners) a water race under the: Water Supply Act, 1891. 2. The mill owners are to give the Council an easement over the lands occupied by the intake and head race if required, with right of entry on adjoining lands for the purpose, of cleaning and repairing the same. 3. The Council is to keep the intake and water race in repair and properly cleaned, also to provide care taker to look alter intake and regulate supply. 4. The Council to have use of care laker's cottage at intake belonging to mill owners, paying one shilling a year rent and keeping it in repair. 5. The millowners to have the right of damming back and using , water flowing in the creek for milling purposes, ac they are now accustomed to do, ! 6. The quantity of water sent down the race J from the intake is to be equal to that which i has been sent down in the past. 7. The Council to be at liberty to shut off the water at the intake once in each year, and to con tinue the same shut off for a period not exceeding fourteen days, so sis to enable; the race to be cleaned and repaired 8. Thi' millowners to pay £100 down for cost of cleaning creek, £130 per annum, and one fourth cost, not to excc'i -€100, towards bringing the same under u..j Water Supply Act. This proposal is submitted without prejudice to the present rights of the mill owners." The Chairman read a letter, which was | received with laughter by the members, ' from the Wakanui River Board, obj^ct [ ing to water being taken from the old intake near the Wakanui mill race "on account of the river being made a receptacle for the filth of the Borough of Ashburton." Mr Wright said the discussion of the report had been adjourned at his request to allow the members of the Council f«ull time to consider the position. While the I adoption of the report was perhaps the cheapest method of solving the difficulty, it had one radical defect—it left out of' consideration the supply to the borough ' and tha mill. In dry seasons,; tinder j existing conditions, the supply'to tiei mill had not always been sufficient, and if': the water for the Wakanui settlers were; to be drawn off at Winthmore, the supply to both the mill and the borough would be greatly diminished. He was noc interested in the mill, but it was an important institution which he trusted: . the Council would do nothing rashly to; prejudice. Neither should the supply to' dm boroug'i be endangered. The ques-! tion of drawing ofF the supply at Winoh-' more was a Jai'ge one, and required very serious consideration seeing the interests' that were involved. The receipt of the millownors' letter very materially altered the position, and the offer made by them' was fairly liberal, so that the question of the expense of bringing the creek under ! the VVater Supply Act was deprived to a i great extent of the difficulties that had j | previously surrounded it. He went on to say the expense would not now be so serious of bringing the creek under the Water Supply Act, but any expense in bringing the creek under the Act would be well spent, as the Council would be placed in a position to control the whole creek supply, with free access to it, and free from the trouble that had always more or less attended the supply for Wakanui from this source. Then Allenton and Hampstead were involved in this matter, and these places were suburbs of the borough, and supplies for these places depended in a great measure upon the borough having a sufficient supply. He urged that the district could very well afford to incur the expense, as the over draft would soon be extinguished by rates accruing. There had been a difficulty all through in supplying Hampstead and Allenton 8 find' these places were now claiming 'supplies^ plaima t|i Je Gojincil were not justified in ignoring, and ought not therefore to rashly adopt; this report. Mr Grigg entirely agreed with the "inws expressed by Mr Wright, but their w~ ... " ' *nna no more than they committee hau u^. . : *. .^ were obliged to do as the circumstances then appeared to them. But since that report was issued the position had been j very much changed, as the millownors had assumed a different attitude. H-3 thought the Council sho\;M n -w do what they could to conserve th.: . .^fs of all concerned. Mr Purnell had all along said that a deed of easement should be obtained from all the settlers whose land? were affected by water races, but this h«u not been done, and the written consent obtained of these settlers had been deemed sufficient and apparently had been sufficient for all the purposes of the Council. He thought the consent of the proprietors should be sufficient to vest the creek in the Council, but in this opinion he was subject to correction. If he were right, then the great cost with • which the bringing of the creek under the Act was said to be attended would be/ very materially reduced, Under any circumstances, if ib were necessary to go to great expense in bringing the creek under the Act, it would be money well spent, but he thought the ratepayers along the line of the creek should be consulted and their consent; obtained. The Chairman said that all the members of the Committee would have felt happy to report differently from what Hiey had done, but they were forced to report as they had done because of their inability to bring the millowners to their view of things. They had all been thoroughly impressed with the importance of retain ing the creek, and so anxious to do so! that tliey_Jiad... iaade_a__ii}ore_..gejaerous offer to the millowners than thejTwere warranted-in-dotiig: —TlieTSTEeFnacTnofc now in the offer made that day ccme so far as the Council had asked them to come, and he would not advise entering into any agreement that would not be fair and safe for the Council. He would never agree to excepting tho millowners from all shave of the expenditure, but would be willing to close with a fair offer from them, if the consent of the owners along the line of the creek were also obtained In reply to Mr Fried lander, The Chairman said Mr Thomas, of the Wakauui mill, had fill through been ready i to mcet'th'e'GouuciHaiiity.  . Mr Brown deprecated considering Up [ ntW?s|;s qf private individuals and the Woutm of Afift&grton in preference to

the interests of the county ratepayers. To put the creek under iho Act w^uld be a costly proceeding. The Hnd along its line had boun bought at high p ices, and as goon us d>o Council began to ask f:t (reeds of easement those proprietors who were affuoied would immediately ask for compensation, and the cost would be represent d by £1000 ov £1200 for land, Tt was not Ucjcesoary to incur this enormous expense when th^ mi lowners could obtain water rights from the settlei's at a nominal figure. Tho settlers along the creek had not bhown themselves ob structive. Tho Council had been paying a largo sum annually to the millowners,'' whiyh equitably should have been paid by the uiillowners to the Council. If the Winch more scheme were adopted tha creek would receive a much diminished supply, and die millowrers would !cso J825 a year from the Council. He thought this £25 a year should be continued to tho millowners on condition that they gave a water right over their land, sent down the creek sufficient water to supply the settlers, and became responsible for any damage done below. The millowners coulil get a water rie'ht from the settlers down the creek on easy terms. They had shut off the v;ater and talked of using ! steam for the motive power of the mill, and as che creek now was this sort of thing was possible at any moment. The settlers interested, he believed, were willing to agree'to the creek being made a race that would flow down to the sea, but not to it remaining as it now was. The millowners had treated the settlers very cavalierly in stopping the water at the time and ia the way they did. Mr Friedlander said the Council and not the millowners owned the water in the river, and the Council held a very strong position in the question. In the very first instance the Council held the position of being able to say whether the water was to be diverted from the river at all. He had looked through the corres pondence, arid felt that the case had been ably stated by Mr Wr;ght, If the report as it stcod' were adopted they would at once shut out from a supply of water, Hainpstead, Allenton, and the borough of Ashburton, which . laiter's supply had been flowing for many years. If the miU race were to be deserted all these schemes would have to be abandoned. The Com mittee they knew were anxious to meet the millowners, and from the letter re ceived that day it was evident that the millowners: were anxious to rn^et the Council. He was not willing to accept the millowners 1 offer a3 it was, but he was in favor 6£ referring the whole question back to the Committee to re-open negotia tions, and he thought the Cbnamittee might very well be relieved of much responsibility and matters expedited were the whole thing referred to a Committee of the whole Council: In this connection, ■however, he did not wish to be ac all considered as desirous of even appearing, to slight the Committee or as wanting iv confidence in them, for they had done their work well; but the question had reached a point when he thought it would be better in the hands'of the whole Council. He was not at all sure that the cost of bringing the creek under the Act would be more than three or four hundred pounds. But when the full cost was ascertained, and. the proprietors of the two mills were shown to be willing to; meet the Council at all liberally, he would favor bringing the creek under the Water Supply Act.

The Chairman, speaking for himself and the other members of the Committee, would nob feel hurt at the duties and responsibilitias being assumed by a Com mittee of the whole Council. j Mr Coster said the letter they had received that day altered the whole position; He traced the history of the question from the first opening of the creek to the disturbance in June of the amicable arrangements that had sub sisted, and thence to the declinature of the Council's offer by the millownerg, which left the Committee no option but the report they had brought in, which recommended the supplying of Wakanui with water in the same way as other districts were suppHed- by races of its own. The offer now m9de altered the position, but he held it should be made » sine qua mm that settlers along the creek Should not only not obstruct but help the Council in their endeavors to amicably and inexpensively settle the question. .-■•> Messrs McMillan and Cameron bavins; shortly spoken, the adoption of the report was negatived, and the following motion by Mr Friedlander was carried : — " Thafc the question of bringing the Wakanui Creek under the Water Supply Act be referred to a Committee of the whole Council." At the suggestion of Mr \y right it v,-.us decided to invite representatives from the Borough Council, Hampstead Town Board, Allentbn settlers, and the settlers along the creek, to be present at a special meeting of the Coiiimittee of the whole— tp be held on Wednesday next—to exchange views with the Council on the subject, , ".'"

, : WEStEKFIELD STREAM. An application by Mr Ci. J. F. Lublow, for permission to take water down Green's road was referred to a special committee. DOg COLLARS, ETC. , Mr■. Caleb ■ Tucker, Jlakaia, was au thorised to collect "water charges mid dog fees. . HANGEII's SATiAIIV. In consideration of increased duties, the salary of Banger Craighead was increased to #150 per annum. WATBIt SERVICES. Applications for water services wore granted to Messrs James Quigley, J. A,, D. M'll wraith and others, and M. Stitt. BRIDGES. the Council granted planks and piles to provide a foot bridge over the water race crossing the Valett'i road. The, Engineer was instructed to ascer- , tain the cost and annual charge of a sheep ' bridge over the Rangitata and forward j same to Geraldine County Council. | OKDIJfAKY MEETING, KTC. The ordinary meeting of the Council was fixed for February 13, on which date a special meeting would also be held to elect a representative to the Lyttclton Harbor Board. Several roll alterations were sanctioned, and slaughtering licenses granted, and the Council adjourned,

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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SHIPPING.

London, January 5. The Ruahine arrived at Plymouth to-day, with her cargo of frozen mutton in good condition.

THE BANKING FRAUDS.

City financiers approve the action of the Victorian Government in ordering the prosecution of the directors of the Mercantile 13m-V of Australia. Mr Jabez fc^once Balfour, who is mixed up with several institutions which have recently suspended pay ment, has left the country. Mr F. Milledge, late manager of the Mercantile Bank of Australia, has been arrested. He had booked his passage for Australia directly he saw the warrant was out for his apprehension. He considers he has been cruelly treated, as he expressed his willingness to return to Victoria and meet the charges directly his prosecution was decided on. He will apply to be liberated on bail, but the police authorities intend to oppose the appli cation, preferring that he should be taken to Melbourne in custody.

COLORED LABOR.

Sir Arthur Gordon, formerly High Commissioner of the Western Pacific, in a letter to ." The Times," favors Indian Coolies being employed in Queensland instead of Kanakas, since recruiting deranges and ultimately destroys the communal village life of the Pacific Islands, resulting, in the extinction of the islanders. He declares when the supply of labor dwindle*, colonists a^e not likely to prove-too watchful over abuses, and it would be I safer if the supervision of recruiting 1 were confined to the Imperial Govern ment. l In reply to "a correspondent who wrote to him on the subject, -the Marquis of Ripon, Colonial Secretary, insisted that the Kanaka traffic in the South Sea Islands was conducted under a system which rendered abuses im possible, and he declined to make representations to the Queensland Government in the matter.

" THE TIMES" ON AUSTRALIA.

London, January '6. ■ In an article on. Colonial affairs " The Times " says that Australia is learning that regard for economy is a necessity, and the fact that the rail ways should' be managed on business principles is more clearly conceded.

IMPOTED MEAT.

The proposal of Lord Onslow to legis late in the direction of preventing frozen mutton frauds is being criti cised in the city. Mr Perceval, Agent-General for New Zealand, ridicules the idea of branding or dyeing' carcases.

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Pakis, January 5* The Panama Canal disclosures implicate M. Herbette, the French Ambassador at Berlin.

FROZEN UP.

Brussels, January 6. Ice floes have almost closed the river Scheldt to sailing vessels.

THE DERVISHES.

Caiho, January R. Full particulars have been received of the engagement which took place at' Ambigol Wells on Afbnday last be tween the Dervishes and a detachment } of Egyptian troops. It appears that a jbody of Egyptian cavalry, to the f number of 120, assisted by a party of Irregulars, surprised and attacked the '.' Dervishes at dawn on the day men tioned. The Dervish cavalry becoming ." isolated from the infantry, two detach-: ments charged the Egyptians, 1 who. behaved gallantly, but after the fall of Captain Pyne, of the Dorsetshire regi- \ raenr, they were forced to. retire, but • afterwards kept up a harrassing attack on the enemy. The casualties on the > Egyptian side were thirty-five killed and fifteen wounded.

LYNCHING INCIDENT.

New York, January 6. The trouble in connection with' the lynching affair at Bakersvillo has assumed a most serious aspect. In alj, '. forty-two people have been killed, among the number being the sheriff) while the list of wounded reaches forty-three, ' The prisoners were lynched by a mob who are now jin possession of the town, and troops will probably be sent to quell the disturb-; ance. The prisoners were deliberately shot on their way to execution. JSew York, January 5. Further fighting has taken place in connection with the lynching incident at Bakersville, North Carolina, and it is reported that twenty-five more people have been killed, making a total of iif ty-seven deaths, " AQUATICS. Wallace Ross Ifas challenged Han lat>, or the winner of the rpce between Hosmer and Bubear, to row for the sculling championship of the world,

MOROCCO.

Tangiehs, January 5. The British note has been presented to the SuJtan at Fez, demanding reparation for the murder of a British subject by the Tangier police.

CANADA AND THE STATES.

Washington, January 5. President Harrison has decided to delay the withdrawal of the Canadian railway privileges.

PINKERTON'S POLICE.

VVashingtqn, January Q. Mr Chandler has introduced a Bil} in the United States Senate to abolish' Pinkerton's police,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

AupKLiifp. January 6. The inquest on the body of Walter Nelson, who died in Union street last night under circumstances showing that he had been poisoned, took place to-day, but was adjourned until Friday ii3xfc. An analysis of the contents of tho stomach is to be made. The evidence showed that the cream of tartar used in making the jam roll was bought from a grocar named Bpylos. After eating part of the roll, Nelson drank a cup of tea and went out. When he came back nhoub an hour afterwards ha was very ill. Though emetics were given he did net vomit, and ho rapidly became worse, and i died. The other members of the family Tftho ate of the sandwich vomited freely and recovered. Dr Lawry said he sub mitted some of the cream of tartar to an

THE ASHBURTON GtTAKDIAN: SATURDAY, JANUARY f, 1893.



FOE TEE HOLIDAYS. G. J. NEILL and OO's SPECIAL PRICKS FOB. THIS MONTH Ladies' Cashmorette Hose, double knee, 10|d Ladies' Cashmere Huse, Is New Fashionable Dress Oooclp, 3s lid a dozen Wonderful Value in Summer Dress Tweed, 6^l v, j Valao f, O m Is 4d ' Black Cashmeres and French Merinos, all pncos iVon.ioUui vaiut to 5s 6d per yard All Wool Flannel, 7|d per yard Flannelettes at 3.s 6d per f'nHen Good Heavy Twilled at sjd „ Leather Shirting, Swansdown Back, &fc <*au)er i yi,ra Washing Prints," 3s lid per dozen J\ special line of White Muslin, 4*d Pongee Cloths and Delaines in most beautiful put terns CLOTHING. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 23s 6d Men's Serge Suits, 221 6d Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s lid Boys' Tweed Suits in endless variety Men's Ribbed Cotton Pants, la 6d Men's Colonial Knit Wool Socks, 11 Jd per pair Man's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid Men's Strong Braces, 9d per pair Boys' Strong Braces, 4d per pair. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. UNMIST ARE ABLE VALUE. Ladies' and Children's Tan Shoes, a specialty Brown Canvas Shoes, all sizes Men's Bluchers, 6s 3d sizes at very low prices. G. J. NEILL and CO: FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STREETS. HARDLEY BROS. BI.JBOA.HV 4XD USEFUL GOODS At Low Prices. EVERY ARTICLE OF OUR NEW STOCK WARRANTED. TN Calling Special Attention to the Large List of DRAPERY, CLOTHING I and NOVELTIES in MILLINERY, described from time to time m these Columns, we wish to Impress ON ALL the following :~ Ist -Every Article is W*r»nted to give SATISFACTION, and if ever a Json receives anything that don't suit, they can return it to be exchanged, or they can have the money returned if they so desire. 2nd -All the Goods will be FIRST-CLASS of the Newest and Most Desir able Styled, and the Prices are Much Lower than such articles can elsewhere be obtained for. '■■■ 3rd —We deal in NO SHODDY GOODS whatever, and all who Order of ■ US may be SURE that they will receive the BEST. 4th -We are satisfied with a Small Profit, and as Our Business is of such «n. yto * throuorh buying our Goods oft the Manufacturers in ZSLZX^^™^™ arl eLbled to SELL our Goods for LESS mSy than others, thus giving our Customers the advantage. f^- Those who want GOODS should rjend to US and Save Money. Just Arrived— A Splendid Assortment of Men's and Boys' SUITS. SPECIALLY FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK. HAKDLEY BEOS., ABCADJB: HOUSK, burnett street, ashburton. _ _„ SALEK'S NEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. - TTTT? MUNIFICENT HIGH-CLIS3 STOCK IS NOW OPENED UP. . TS?T VK Ws to draw the attention of the Publrc to the fact that having 8 filteduphisShopinfirst-cias, style, he is ahowing a Stock which for 'I*!. ?o» n^d newest designs compares favorably with any in Chnstchurch. r\ s ynow in to meet the requirements of the Ashburton District in etery branch of the Jewellery Trade, and is showing a Larger Stock than has ever before been seen in' JJ»^^ d uni ue Sfcook specially suitable for VMA , p fiT? «FNTS WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND XMAS PRESENJ.B, NTATION TESTIMONIALS. flold and Silver Jewellery ot every description. THE WATOHMAKI^AND^EWELLERY EEPAIRIKO atisfactorily S. BALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Wew Zealand ClotMng Factory. FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WSS&&&2! &£- Best Assorted SBCk ol "■' , n ■ » *.• «. TTnfq < Gents' Ties in endless variety ©ents' Tennis and Cricketing Hate gilk Handkerchiefa Gents' Tenms and Cnoketog |hir^s the ]afcesfc gh Gents' Tennis and Cricketing fcacnes Rn ™ Awr| Rnnr a BOOTS AND SHOES. SHOfcS AND BOOTS. j Ladies Button and Lace Shoes Gents' Tennis Shots . Children's Tan Shoes aS %3S?ffl»S _jLadtes and Gents' Slippers CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. ... „„.,, « n it of Clothes should visit the CLOTHING FACTORY. wish to buy a lwndwtno Christmas Present, get one of the Werfcheim Sewing wisn to ouy MttcMnes . See one in our window. HALLENSTEIN BKOS. "" ALBX HKNDRY ' Mauagor"



The Best Tea IN THE WOULD Hyglop's CeyUon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., l^O&sh^l street, phfjutduiinli.



! Colka:akis anb *Xj f Eucalyptb Ex f tkact Is the only genuine in tfte market, and was awarded medals and diplojajse at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating afl competitors. For all affections of the Cheat and Lungs. Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ib haa no equal. Agents— ABHBURTW PKUG QqVM t"J



Waited . ; LOST — Purse, containing Dunedin return railway ticket. Finder kindly leave Mail Office, or Mns Griffin, Trevorlon. . 1 WESLEYAN Church, Baring Square. Services to-morrow, 11 a.m., Rev 3. Lawrv; 6.30 p.m., Mission Band special service. Visitors welcome. \\ f ANTED, a Coy accustomed to > V milking, to make himself gener ally useful on farm. —Apply Chas. L. Haiit, Chert soy. 1 2S PRIMITIVE Methodist Seivicos 'IV * morrow, Preachers— Moniiivj;, Rev J. Cocker ; subject "The Eagle's Nest.' Evening—Rev $• La wry. 132 T>BTMTTIVE 'Methodist Conference -L' opens Thursday. For names of Delegates, order of Service, see Confer ence'plan ; 3d each, 1 33 WANTED, by young gentleman,bcard and lodging in private family. References given. Apply H.H.N. Guardian Office. I^£° WANTED, two respectable young men as boarders, willing to share same bedroom, in a private family. Terms moderate. Apply Alpha, Allenton, Ashburton. 1 17



WANTED— Caretaker for Wesleyan Church. For schedule of duties apply to H. G. Berryman, on or before noon, Tuesday, January 10. 1 20 / CHRISTMAS FAIR now open, very- V-V thing new and cheap, Come and see for yourselves.—The New Shop's, Coleman's Buildings^ I 2 771 WANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner, East Street. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SILOOOK. ____4tii 2 \\TANTBD Known—We are still VV giving tickets for presents to all purchasers of "one shilling and upwards.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED—Purchasers tor Bargains in Summer Dresses, Prints, and Delaines, Sunshades, &c. at S. W. Alcorn and Co's Sale. WANTED the Public to know that S. W. Alcorn and Co's Summer Sale is now on. Great Bargains in Millinery, Underclothing etc. t TELLING OFF Bocks, Stationery, ) and Account Books, Fancy Goods, Music, Violins, Accordoons, etc, Fire Screens and Stove Ornaments, all at Reduced Prices,— L, F. Andrewes & Co. WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under ('price. —VV. H. Collier.



BEAR in mind that J, W. Hakdlby, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street, has the largest Stock in town of Pumps, Pipes, and Fittings, and that he is selling them cheaper than ever at prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton, Now is tie chance for a cheap Pump ; improved No. 4, Price, 16s. Larger sir.os in proportion. WANTED Known.—High class Dress Goods, latest patterns, now selling under wholesale prioes. Special line of double width stuff 6d and is, less than half price. -H. C. Segeus. Melford House. . WANTED Known-—We are now giving away Beautiful Presents to every purchaser of 5s Mid upwards. Come and see our bargains in Drapery, &a. —H. C. Sbgees, Melford House. WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can eec 501bs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at RoBBliT ALCorn's, Saunders' Buildings. 11 ox DON'T let the rain watej? destroy your buildings. Got Spouting fixed at 4d per foot and buy a tank, complete with tap, tested before leaving workshop, for 30a, at J. W. HaRDLEv's. W' ANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jewaller, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothins? Factory- ______



I T^TajNTED Knowft-^-Dr #GGfc£'.£? cele t f bratod Electric Corsets cw only be obtained in Aahburton at W. H. Colliers, "The Corner," /CHRISTMAS Suits. Boys, thrC? \_J garment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Uolonjal-made .Knicker Suits ivom 10s Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits ~3O*. Carnal Tweed Suits, to measure from 50s.— A«hburfcon Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. Bobbkx Alcork. I DON'T Forget the Borough Bye-Lawa re Carr age Lamps, and that Hardle . us large Stock on hand, also a large assortment of Tinware and Iron mongery; Scythes, Reaping Hooks, Hay Knives, Forks, etc., of best quality, and all at lowest possible prices. J. W. Hardley, East Street, Ash burton, NEW YEAR'S GIFTS.—Card, Book lets New Games in great variety. Beaut fullotof Vases, Fancy Glassware, and Fairy Lamps. Boys' and Girls' Annuals, and other new Volumes. Prize Books at reduced prices. JNew Birthday Reward and Wedding Oards.-L. V. ANDREWJSS Sr CO,j Stationers' Hall. « ITANTF.D Known—That J. Moxson W keeps the best stock of Boots in ; Ashburton, for this reason that he pay»: cash and is not under or bound to any one firm like many in the trade, which enables him to procure and supply the public with the Best Colonial and English 1 makes ; and his well-known make needs 'no recommendaucn. Always on hand Best Solo Leather, used for repairs and done at once.—J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, Town Hall, East Street, next Court House.



Tiik' s?IiSS HBMjapy fob lijrDiGESjwpN— Norton's G^^ile Pp^e confidently recommended as a *(l"^ . fp^^ 0/. Indigestion, which is the cause *.. *..!„* the diseases to which Me are suu^,?.' 6 JJqrton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthencr of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gen bit perientj are mild in their operation,' and safe under any circumstances. Sold in i bottles, afc Is l£d, 2s 9d, lls, by all medicine . vendors throughout the wfirjd, -



How Sambo Understood French Pin. says to the runaway negro on the raft, I J Jim, what'd you say if'twas said to you • Parly-voiis-franzy f• ' " Wodldn't say nuffin.' I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call medat." Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that: why don't they say that?" I>r Forest says,, in "Ilgalth, the New' Method;" we might in ike similar, in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so tl^af; jt might even enter the skull pf the densest negi'o ; and his muscle-roller and other new method are invaluable. An edition of his book much enlarged, is published at "Truth? and v Health" Publication pffices, 160 Tuam street, Christchuroh.—[Adv 7?.] KEATING'S POWDER" destroys BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, arid all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application, See the article you purchase is " KEATING'S, ' as imitations are noxious and ineffectual., Sold in jiTins, 6d, Is, and 2s Qd eaoh, by all chemists] The llest Tea -«- <-« i ■»Tnriwn.t>lTUV ««» fj,^ *.*».»»« nn A free from any excess of astringency. " GQUNX 3ESS-2s.' ASK YOUR GRQCEBa, I