I>XAIJU NOTICES, I Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations : — TUESDAY, September 62. For Northern P»rts, per Flora, at 0.£50 |>. 111. ' WEDNESDAY, September 27. For tho United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, specially addressed " per Kaikoura ''' only,'at <J.?~vJ> p.m. Duo in London November 10. ]\) OT i,; On mid after October 1 the parcels no.sl. »ystem will I c established between New Zciilitnd and Now South Wales at tho same nilo of postage as to tho other colonies.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas er Prævaledit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Attention is drawn to a notice by Mr James (Josh in our advertising columns in reference to his charges for V.D.L. hurdles. The Berlin press etutaa that tho Emporor's reunion with Prince liismurok is only of a personal character. Mr Franoifl, ohuirntim of (ho Victorian Railway (JonimiHsiouurd, Imve itumcd writs against tho "Argus ' and "Australasian," claiming £10,000 damigoa for Hbol, Tho Aiun'cliiHtti who hnvo been arrested in Vienna arc btitiovod to bo intimately con nected willi Anurohintw in London and the United Ht»tOß. Tho l'rosbytor'mn (Jlmroli liaa been under tho painter's hands. TJib walls have been painted a primrose shado with lilac on the window frames and doors. Messrs VV. H, Collins and 00. wore the contractors for the work. The many friends of Messrs Chapman Bros, of Willowby, will regret to notice the death of their mother Mra Ghapman, who died on Saturday at the advanced age of 85 years. The funeral of the deceased lady will take place to-morrow, leaving Willowby at 11 o'clock for the Ashbur ton cemetery. The Welch family football team, a combi nation contributed to by seven families of that name, who are settlers scattered from Wellington to Wairarapa, played a Welling ton Club team on Saturday, but were beaten by 33 points to 3. The gime was a novel one, and cries of "Go it Tom," " Dick " or " Harry," " Go it family " were very amus sing. A meeting of the Chertaey Library Com mittee was held in the library room, Ciertsey, last Friday evening. There were present Messrs Stringfellow (chairman), Chalmers, Firman, Ward, and Scarlett. In addition ro several other smaller matters it was decided to expend seven pounds in the purchase of new books. It was arranged to get most of those which had been entered in the " suggestion " book. We learn that the list of private prizes in connection with the coming show of the Aah burton A. and P., Association promises to be very satisfactory. Ihe president has* presented the xisual five guinea cup, and a further prize of two guineas for the best walking horse in the show. Altogether the canvassing so far demonstrates that quite as much interest is taken in the show as has been shown in past years.

At the cycling sports at Sydney the two mile bicycle teams' race was won by New Zealand. New South Wales second and Queensland third. New Zealand scored twelve points and the other placed colonies six points each j the points being awarded on the relative positions of the men at the finish In the race Kerr, of Sydney, was first by some yards, with Hay ward, of New Zealand, second, and Wilmot, third. Time, smin 43 l-sth sec. Wihnot won the mile scratch race ry ten yards from Hay ward. Time, 2min 41 l-sth sec ; six started. The entertainment in the big room of the. Old Men's Home last Thursday evening ia aid of the library fand was thoroughly suc cessful. To Mr Broad and his t-ssistants, who so ably worked up the programme, a full measure of praise must be accorded. The Rev T. A. Hamilton presided, and the programme opened with an overture by Miss Mainwaring, which was excellently played. The following programme was gone through —Songs by Misses William 3, Butterick, ftickman (2), Fooka, Teppett, and a duet by the Misses &teel; Messrs Kempthorne,*- Boyle, Twentyman, Le Bruu, Rickman, Broad, and Rev T. A. Hamilton, The room was crowded to excess, many not being able to obtain seats and going away disappointed. Mr Fox, superintendent of tho Home, is to be congratulated upon the way in which the room was prepared for the occasion. The barquentine Ocean Ranger, which arrived at Lyttelton yesterday from Bluff, occupied sixteen days on the voyage. She left the Bluff on September 9 with a light northerly breezs. On the following day the wind veered into the east and blew strongly with a cross sea. The vessel put under reefed mainsail, lower topsails, and fore top gallant staysail, but she lurched and j strained heavily, &ud shipped a large quantity of water. At 5.30 a heavy sea was shipped, which broke into the cxbin and damaged some of the stores. At this time the vessel was ljjring with Uer lee rail under water, and ifc wg.9 deemed pruden.t for th 3 safety of the ship and those on board to jettison hor deck cargo, and some 25,000 or 30,000 feet of timber were thrown overbo ird, and not till then did the vessel recover from the heavy weight of water under which she was staggering. Her starboard bulwarks were washed away, and other damage done. The vessel was then headed for Port William, where she anchored till the gale abated, but on resuming her voyage she experienced nothing but northerly winds j»nd i^alms till her arrival. At a meeting of the Ci^ritaljle Aid Board in Ohristchurch yesterday, the .chairman re ported that the number of recipients of aid was in excess of last month's numbers and also of the corresponding montfi of 1892. He said that it was difficult to determine whether this fact really indicated a greater proportion of actual distress or was to betaken £S # sign of an increasing disposition to seek relief at fcfop public expense. The following notice of motion was giyen-^' Tfc&t in view of the urgent need for improved legislation dealing with the growing evils of pauperism and its prodding causes, the board trusts the electors of the colony will in. their own interests demand explicit asaupaocpiß pn th^ subject from all candidates at the coining general elections, irrespective .of political party or creed." Mr Acton-Adama urged the desirablene-s of the Board establishing a farm of its own on which to place destitute families, Men out of work could, he said, be given employment on tho farm, and the cost #f their maintenance wfjuld be eytrpniely light, After dJßCus|iion, during winch various opinions were expressed, the matter wa« left in abeyance,

MR LEVIN'S WILL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Welunoton, September 25. It is understood that Mr W. H. Levin leaves a fortune of about £230,000. The executors are Mr Poarce, the Hon. G. McLean, Mr 11. D. Bell, and the Rev. Mr Fit/Gerald, It ii believed Mr Levin was anxious t.o nuke some alteration be foro ho died, as ho mani?es;ed a desire to write but the paralysis was too strong, and nothing could bo done. It is sup posed he desired to mako some bequests for charitable purposes as tho will was of old date. ,

THE WEATHER.

ALI<ORD STATION. Tho following is tho Meteorological report for tho week ending September 24, IStKJj--

CABLE SUMMARY.

The debato on the repeal of the Silver Bill still continues. A heavy fall of snow has taken place in Scotland, the .North of Ireland and England. The House of Commons has ad journed and will reassemble on Novem ber 2. Three rich gold reefs are reported to have b^en discovered in. Aberni, Vancouver, B.C. A terrific storm in Chicago has lifted the roofs off the manufacture and art gallery. Heavy rain fell, drenching 100,000 visitors. The Calcutta " Englishman " states I that Sir Henry Norman's withdrawal from the Viceroyship will give generaA relief throughout India. A collision took place between trains running from Kingsbury to Indiana, Twelve persons were killed, principally through the debris catching tire. The victims were chiefly members of the London Orphan Bellringers Troupe.

The Female Franchise.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Nelsoic, September 25. A monster meeting of women was held at the Theatre Royal to night. The gal lery was crowded with men, and the rest of the building with women. The Rev G. Bond (Wesleyan) took the chair, and the speakers were Mrs A. S. Atkinson, Miss Crump, Mrs Tulloch, Mrs Barker, and the Rev's Chatfcerton (Anglican) and T. Bray (Baptist;. The meeting was most orderly and enthusiastic, and the speeches were remarkably able. Mrs Atkinson said their gratitude was due to .Sir John Hall, the late Mr John Bal'aac >, Pir Julius Vogel, the late Sir Harry Atkinson, Mr A. Saunders, tha Hon. Mr Oliver, md many others. She hoped women would so use thoir privilege fand respinsibili'-y as to justify the action of the Legislature. Not many women knew as much of politics as men, bu f they could support morality an I honcs-y, and she thought they could do good by raising t'e Mineral toLe of tho community, a id make nun see it was not necessary to be mean and sordid, but rather to think of the j/ood of the whole c mntry. They would respect upright hoiust men, renumbering that they could not expect graphs from thistles. She urged that going to tho poll was no more masculine than the sending '<>f a telegram. The bent of the other .speeches'waslhat the right to vote entailed a great r'esponbibilitj, and tint it should be directed to moral, Focia', and religious advancement. Mr Chatterton said the objsctorß to woman's franchise asserted that women wouM be i fluenced by fads, f«ct?, and feelings, and urged that women should show that th^se who stated this were wrong. Votes of thanks were accorded to those who had aided in secur ing woman's franchise, and after singing the National Anthem many remained to sign claims for registration. During the meeting a telegram offering congratula tions was received from a Chrisichurch meeting. A great thanksgiving meeting and gathering for enrolment of women was held in Christchurch last night. Heavy rain fell, and the attendance was Oijly about 400. Motions were passed that (1) the meeting regards the enfranchisement of women as calling for an expression of gratitude to the Divine Ruler of events, and recognises the suffrage as a sacred trus*; to be prayerfully exercised for the advancement of every lighteous cause; (2) the meeting accords to Sir John Hall, Messrs Saunders, Oliver^ Downie Stewart, Pollen, and other sincere workers for the pnfranchisemenfc of women, its apprecia tion of their valuable services, and heartily congratulates tfir John Hall on having seen feV-e retorm carried before his retire ment from political life' It was reported at tne meeting that clajms for enrolment \n behalf of 650 women had been received during the afternoon and evening.

COMMERCIAL.

[ London, September 22. The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to-day, show the total reserve to be £18,330,000. _ The propor tion of reserve to liabilities is 53 82. Consols, 98. Three months bills are discounted at 2| per cent; raai ket quiet. New Zealand 4 per cent insci ibed stock 105|, 3£ per cent 95. Fr< zen mut'on, first quality, 3Jd per lb'; second'quality. 3gi; lamb, first quality, 3|d. The wool market is stpady with prices unchanged. Nevy Zealand long berried wheat, ex warehouse, is fjrrner at Ulh; South Am tralian wheat, ex warehouse, is firmer at 30s 6d ; Victorian 30a. i London, September 24. The " Standard" assorts, that the market is not; disposed to attack colonial ■• stocks beyond insuring themselves better ' terms for the impending iasue#, A Victorian I per cent conversion loan U advertised for Monday at the minimum of $b", repayable January 1, 1026. The various terms a.t which interest is payable are fully set out, bitf tho high prip'e de manded by the Golopial Ooyernmenfc sur prised the city financiers. Sydney, September 25. j Mr Goodman, of Sydney, is negotiating with Nelson Bros., in London, to supply kosher moat killed under Jewish rules, and it in believed that the meat could be supplied in London at 4d per lb. A large trade is djepo'cteti to be opened up.

I 'J'ho }$ew Land Association, Limited', has receded ih,o Allowing cable message, dated London, Sopfceiaber 83; — Frozen Moat—Mutton has a hardening tendency, Wellington mutfrn is worth I JUrt per lb. Other quotations uuclmngci ' /sinco last tolcgvnm. , ' Tallow--There ia n rather Iwfctor do ' mand. Good hwf tallow in worth 27* (id ' per cwt. '

The Wellington Bayonet Case.

[ r>EK TRESS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, September 26. Coyne was committed for trial for stabbing Woodward with a bayonet on Sunday morning. Both Woodward and , Staples strenuously denied th&y were the ■ men who assaulted Coyne, bufc that the i latter had boon badjy handled by someone , thera cm be no doubt, as he appealed ■ with a fearful eye.

OUT WITH THE HARRIERS.

BY HARE. '- < Then off we go ! The hounds arc in full cry, A ditch or a gate we always take, . A fence we always try. Then off we go ! Our hearts are filled with glee J What sport is there that can compare, With a harrier bold and free? Being one of those fortunate individuals who are able thoroughly to enjoy a run across country intheinannerandcostume of a harrier, the writer, in company with a number of other young men similarly inclined, made his way by train, one bright Saturday afternoon, to Blackburn station, and thence, across the fields to the " Travellers' Rest." As this was to be the closing run of the season, the team, after donning their running " togs,'' consisting of jersey, knicker-bockers,socks and rubber shoes, ran gaily across to the Lake, (so called), beside the pellucid waters of which they were photographed by several enterpris ing amateurs. Immediately thereafter, the time-keeper gave the word, and the two hares, each carrying a sausage shaped bag of cut paper, darted at once into the bush, and disappeared, scatter ing behind them an unmistakeable trail. As a rule, seven minutes are allowed to elapse after the departure of the bares before the pack is let go, headed by a pacemaker, and tailed by a whipper-in. The latter keeps the pack together, and when need arises, by a whistle, calls the pacemaker to a halt, to let the stragglers up. Thus, fast or slow, all run together. On this occasion, however, the following brilliant idea was conceived. The pack was divided into two sections, the elite of the runners, (men who had been care fully training for the io-mile champion ship of Victoria), forming a separate pack. After the 7 minutes had duly elapsed, the slow pack set off, followed two min utes later by the " cracks.'' The haves, after leaving the lake, trot ted briskly through the bush ; and short ly after crossing the Railway line, came upon a group of houses and hedged lands near the roadside, where they parted pro tern, the one to lay a false trail, the other to continue the real one. The "false" was laid thickly and clearly for some distance, and then discontinued. The true trail was thrown down lightly, and in such places as rendered it the reverse of distinct, in order that the eager pack might be misled. This diversion, however, proved un fortunate; for the hare laying the real trail, after taking a fence and a hedge, reached a white house, which he had understood to be the rendezvous, but the other hare was not in sight, so getting somewhat excited, he ran in several dif ferent directions, laying paper all the ; while in order that the pack might, at east, be confused by the number of .* trails. At last he caught sight of a blue jersey , in the distance, and after an exhausting " sprint," reached his fellow hare, who was also in a state of excitement at the delay. Once more in company they sped 1 along under cover of houses and bushes, \ so as to keep out of sight of the hounds. On reaching a valley, where the road ! dipped, the hares, stooping low, ran > across. A couple of dogs here assumed doubtful tactics, (country dogs, evidently, 1 with -a penchant for calves) but they were speedily left behind, and shortly after the \ hares again entered bushy country pas ■ sing a small clearing out in the wilds, containing a row of two story brick houses 1 —empty relics of the land boom. One hare here got the " stitch," a mosf unpardonable thing in a harrier, but be ing his first run we overlook it. The ■ cure for " stitch "is to continue running, so the pace was in no way decreased^ ,' and before another mile of country had been traversed the " stitch" had gone« A small creek was twice crossed, and then the hares, scrambling under a hedge ran through a deliciously scented garden and crawling beneath another hedge, climbed up a steep ascent into a road, feeling that by this time their steady pace had placed them a good way ahead of their pursuers. A farmhouse was presently reached, Where one hare inquired the way pf a bright eyed damsel, his companion occu> pying himself in attempts to pacify the. , farm dogs. After about a couple of minutes had been spent in asking and receiving di rection, and saying " Thank you very j much," the hares again set off along a j path through the bush, and were just con» i gratulating themselves upon having got fairly away from the pack,when glancing round, they were horror-struck to see> not 20 yards behind, the vanguard of thi| j hounds^ running along' in perfect silence, like relentless • :' To say that the hares were surprised is to put it mildly. One dashing infp {he/ bush, was quickly lost to view* the other keeping to the open, after racing along j for some distance, was caught by the Jreel, as he was climbing over a barbed wire fence. This concluded the chase,ag when one hare is touched, both are-coiit sidered as caught. The fast pack continued it's way home, through'the wood and past the lake; some taking to jthe water, clothes ancj all, \yith a whoop that must have chille^ the blood of the boatful of idle picnicers gliding o'er it's glassy surface. The cracks reached the hotel after about an hour's run, the slow pack, two , miles in their rear, arriving some time | afterwards," -a?r- 11 " A bath and a drink,aud the afterftdon's I! sport was over. " ' j'

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BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough ' Council was held on Monday evening. c Present—llia Worship (he Mayor in the chair, and Crs Culhbertson, Jones, * Stephens, Scaly, Collins, Thomas and J Flower. The new CouuciUors signed the declaration and took tbeir seats. finance. j The Mayor reported the debit-, balance i at the bank to be £950 14i 7d. The re ceipts from all sources since last meeting \ were :—Rents reserves, 1893, £2 18s ; rates, 1893, £49 3s ; water supplies, rent, £2 ; domain account, 10j. The manager of the Uni»n Bank wrote notifying the termination of the Council's qgreement fixing the rate of interest on the Council's overdraft. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. THE NEW COUNCILLORS. The Returning Officer reported the re suit of the recent election for three 1 Councillors when Messrs Scaly, Collins and Stephens were elected. The Mayor briefly welcomed- the new Councillors. Cr iSealy thanked the Mayor for his expression of good will, and hoped that the affairs of the Council would be con ducted in the same amicable spirit as hitherto. Cr Stephens thanked the Council for the manner in which they hsd extended tha hand of fellowship to him. He would always endeavor to follow out the ideas of his fellow Councillors and hoped to work well together. Mr Collins, who came in at a few minutes to eight, apologised for being late, stating that he thought the Council's meetings did not commence till eight. engineers' keport. The Engineers' Report was read as follows;— Labor G'*ng.—The men have been en gaged in ploughing the Wakanui Road west, and carting soil to sections, plough ing out channels and grass off Park Straet and Aitken Street, carting clay to outfall drain, watering streets, forming footpath in Peter Street and Wakanui Road, spreading shingle and grubbing broom and gorse on streets, cutting and planting willows, and placing trees in the j river for protective purposes, cleaning tussocks and carting rubbish off streets, erecting seats in the Domain, attending to water supply and sundry maintenance work] (Sumps.—We have obtained some of the pipes and commenced fixing them in the (streets selected. Metalling.—The metalling on the south east belt and West Street is a now com pleted. The report was adopted. KUBBISH. An application was received from Mr Vesty to burn shavings in premises near Mr Kil worth's shop in C&meron Street such permission to be used only in work ing hours and on calm days. It was decided to reply that the Council regret it cannot see its way to grant the appli cation. Several Councillors spoke, lay ing stress on the possible danger arising from such permissiom. CLEARING HAST STREET. The Railway Commissioners wrote in reply to the Council re the clearing of East street that the matter was under their consideration. Cr Cuthbertson moved " That as this letter is couched in exactly the same language as all previous communications) received from the Commissioners on the matter, a letter be forwarded to them asking if they intend togcomply with or decline the request of the Council in reference to clearing and planting the reserves in Ease sfieet." Cr Scaly seconded the motion, which was supported by several members, who wished tor a definite reply. Cr Collins said he was in a difficult pot-ition as a member of the Com.cil in speaking < n a matter in which he was an interested p^i'iy, but as other councillois nad claimed to be speaking disinterestedly ac could do the same. Ho thought after the Council had had so many answers from the Commmissioners they should not ..urtue iha matter to the bitter end. He ic:iew tha whole pros and cons of the case aid he could defy anyone to produce any t jroof of what had been stated, that the Commissioners had promised to clear the , eserve. He had been here a long time md he chimed to know the history of the reserves and of the borough. lie had been in possession of parts ol the reuerve either as agent for jorae other person or as owner for sixteen years, and ir- w»s purely a case of land lord and tenant, and it was hardly fair chat a third party should step in. He had had to pay for the transfers of his lease in the same way as was the case with other tenures. The other reserves were not being used because the people who had leased them did nob require them any longer or because they did not comply with the conditions of their lease. Cr Cuthbertson here rose to a point of order that Cr Collins being an interested party in the matter could not take part m the discussion, asserting that he was rendering himself liable to a penalty of £50. Cr Collins said that he did not feel dis posed to incur a penalty of £50, so he would desist, but what he had been say ing was not discussion but merely an ex planation to the Council. Several years ■wo he had applied fur leave to make an explanation to the Council but for seme , reason the matter had not come up for discussion on the meeting fixed, and it had been disposed of after without him. Cr Cuthbertson said the Commissioners had all along treated the Council with scant courtesy. Cr Collins was quite right in his action from his own buauess point of view and he (Cr Cuthbertson) would very likely do the same thing were ho similarly situated, but there was no doubt that the clearing and planting of East street would benefit the town in many ways. The motion was then put and carried, Cr Cnllins not voting. workmen's wages. Cr Jones, pursuant to notice, moved to "scind the motion reducing the rate of the Council's workmen's wages. He thought that the acknowledgment of a mistake was no reflection on the Council. Since the passing.>f the motion, he had made enquiries, and found that it was a mistake, and that 6s per day was not the general rate of labour. The fact that oiher boroughs only paid 6i was no argu ment and he was satisfied that 6s was too little. Cr Stephens thought six and sixpence a day little enough for a working man with a family to keep himself on, and a reduc tion by the Council would reduce the rate of wages considerably. Cr Collins quite agreed with the resolu tion. He paid 7s and more. He thought 6s 6ilow enough. Cr Thomas said he F»ld ,th * highest rate of wages in tha bordugfa, but.as a question in Council the' ratepayers had to bo considered. The Council s day labor ers had an advantage in that they had their wages while others wore walking about Ind could nop get any. It had been olowlv shown that (5s was the rate of wW elsewhere, and on thac account the Cmn ittee had brought forward a report which was considered and passed by a full %-rtujft °* JonGS had ffioVeCl C' p- & that luotjon, and if he had not h.should not l have voted for it. Ue^Cr Thomas) had not been one of the initiators of the pro- , posal but he did nof believe in theCCou- t cil passing and rescinding resolutions al- i most simultaneously. His opinion was t that there should not, be more than two permanent day laborers in the Council's employ and that each ratepayer shpujd *

have a chance of the Council's work. Cr Cuthbertson supported the motion. A mistake had been made in the method of dealing with the matter. Cr Scaly opposed the motion. He had not been pre^tnt when the original mo tion was passed, he objected on principle to the rescinding of the resolution. Or Flower did not think there was any reflection in rescinding a motion, when there had been a mistake. If he had j been present he should have opposed the \ original motion. He had voted agai.-ist such a motion tome time ago. The Mayos stated that the motion hid been carefully considered before being passed and th*t ha should therefore op pose the present motion. Or Thomas explained that since 1882 the rate of wages had not been altered and they would all admit that the condi tions then and now were vastly different. Ine present motion was the outcome of outside pressure. Cr Jones said that the assertion about outside pressure was sheer nonsense. There had been a mistake. It had been stated in Council that the ruling rate was 6a and he had voted accordingly. On en quiries he found it was not so. He agreed with Cr Thomas' remarks about not bav ingsuch a large permanent staff. The motion waa then put and carried, Crs Thomas and Scaly opposing. Cr Thomas said that he had not been in the initiativeinbringingup the wagesques tion, but he would like to see the whole thing settled and he moved that the Council's laborers, with the exception of the foreman, be given four weeks' notice, and that the question of wages be referred to the works committee to report to next meeting, ' Cr Cuthbertson seconded rhte motion, lie thought that would be the proper course in dealing with the matter. The motion was put and carried. It was also decided to pay the workmen the difference in their wages caused by th 9 temporary reduction. COMMITTEES. Crs Collins and Stephens were placed on the By-laws, Finance, Reserves, and 1 ™? Opmmittees, and Cr Stephens on the Fire Brigade and Lighting Com. mittees, ACCOUNTS, Accounts to the amount of £116 18s 4d were passed for payment and the Council adjourned. DOMAIN BOARD. The members then sat as a Domain Board. THE SPORTS GROUND. The Christchurch Domain Board wrote stating that that Board allows cluba to cat off ground and erect pavilions at an annual rental, on condition that co work is done without their supervision. The Ashburton Athletic Club Associa tion wrote offering tho Board the sum of £25 as an annual rental for the use of the sports ground, and seven close days, the Association to keep the ground in order. Cr Thomas moved that the offer be accepted, He explained that the clubs were al! united now and that there was no obstacle to the carrying out of their proposals. Cr Cuthbertson seconded the motion, which was supported by Crs Flower, Stephens, and Jones. Cr Seaiy thought one day for each clab was tufficient, and that if the Association wish for an extra day they might apply to the Board for one. Cr Collins disagreed with the arrange ment on the ground that he objected to the whole Domain being closed for seven days for the sake of £25. Cr Thomas, in replying, stated that the intention was to give the clubs a chance of putting the ground in proper order themselves. rJha Association after this year would not a^k to close the Domain other than the sports ground, even on close days. The motion then carried, Cr Coliina dissenting. On Cr Cuthbertson's motion it waa decided I hat a committee draw up an agreement for the guidance of the Association and the Board. On Cr Thomas' motion it was decided that any new club using tho Domain must pay to the Association a fair share of the maintenance, the amount to be fixed by the Engineer. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Albion Cricket Club informing them that they would not be allowed to use the sports ground until they had paid the charges due to the Board.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

iHAMPvSTE^D.

A meeting of the Hampstead School Committee waa held on Monday evening in the School —Messrs Crooks (chairman) Sage, Meaclem, Strange, Rickiran, and Hendry being present—Messrs Orr and Blackler sent apologies. • master's report. This document showed—Number on roll, 349; average attendance, 2§o. There bad be«n an increase of thirteen pupih during the month. Some requisites were applied for, and an opinion expressed that the Inspector's report must be considered very satisfactory in the face of the difficulties that had to be contended with. On the days of examination only six ohildren were absent in standards. inspector's report. The Inspector's report was read, from which the following remarks are extracted : —After a reference to the difficulties under which the school had been conducted durintr, the year —the circumstances which led to the resignation of the headmaster, and the measles epidemic—influences which must cer tainly have exercised a prejudical effect on the progress of tha pupils, the report went on to say—"lt is gratifying, however, to md that these influences have not' retarded the promotion iri standards to any great extent. Something ' short of the ' full syllabus had, of course, to be expected, put it is satisfactory to note that the' shortcQm ings scarcely extend beyond a want of finish in some of the subjects of the class and additional groups. The pupils of S6 make, on the whole, a very fair appearance. They are very proficient in drawing and geography, and the reading, spelling, arithmetic, and composition are fairly well done. The bulk of the work in S5 includ ing reading, writing, spelling, composition and drawing, was very creditably done. In arithmetic a few excellent papers were handed in. Of the other subjects, history and grammar were liQt without" 'some merit. S4 has evidently made a considerable advance in the' hands of'Mr Brook during' the last few month*. S3 boys are far ahead of the girls in their work and on the whole, form a very fair' division, S2, on the Ojthe.p hand is we«*k on the boys' side and strong on the girls'. lii the infant aepartmeftt the children have made very creditable prqgr.ssj in the various subjects of instruction ? % c counting is of special merit, while reading, wriung, »nd drawing are very promising." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the teachers for the very satisfactory examina tion passed by the school* OQRS. ESPOJf DE*fCE. The Board of Education wrote, forwarding Messrs Cadbury's treatise on '■ the coco* plant, and the process'of manufacturing'trie fruit into an article of consumption^ and stating that a box' of samples could be ob tained on'a.pglica|ion at the Board's offices, Christchurcii'j VISITING GOMMITTKij. The outgoing committee reported that they had had the feuces trimmed, and that a hand rail on the gymnasium was broken. Messrg Meaclem and Eickman were ap pointed for next month and authorised to have the vail r^paiiwi •! ' ' COxdEKT, Messrs Crooks,' Hendry, and Meaclem were appointed a sub-committee to assist the teachers in making arrangements in coni nection with the concert in aid of the prize fund '

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TBIS WEEK G. J. NEILL and Co. ARE SELLING- Berlin Woolls lld Beautiful Dress Goods 3d per yard Splendid Plush 1-s 3d per yard White Calico 2s lid per d z Grey Calico Is lid per d< z Double Bed White Twill Sheeting 9|d DouwTße^Unbleached Twill Sheeting %1 Heavy Flannelette 3id Cotton Shirting 4|d Men's Tweed Suits 17s 6d Boys Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 5s lid Men's Tweed Overcoats (with cape).l7s 6d BOOTS- BOOTS, BOOTS. WE STAND UNRIVALLED. Women's Morocco Shoes 4s lid Women's Strong Leather Sshoesbd 6d Men's Leather Elastic ISid ea 9a 6d Men's Colonial made Nailed Shooters 8s 6d Men's Colonial made Bluchers (all size^Ss Al 6, J. NEILL & GO.'S. FRIBDLANDBR'S CORNER, EAST STREET TERMS-OASH. NO DISCOUNT. ~^^AAU SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CIiABS WOMMANSHIPKOTABANTEED. AN -ESTABLISHED BBPUTATION FOB " PERFECT F!I_AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TVTEKDS AND COATINGS biRGES, MELIOJNN TROUSERINGS,". And uaxsui OVBBOOATIKGSj &c , WATERPROOF GOATS InlsSs"k AND MADE TO ORDER, MESP UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCABVES. WILLIAM SPARKOW, BAST STOET, S«b 3- SEAT.V & 0O.» Seed Merchants.



Wanted.^ ~T MEEWCro7~the Church of A England Temperance Society cordially invited. T*~~OM.VTO Saucelreally good). Orange Marmalade, A P p]es, J*™«£ Banana, Lemma, &c.-Mr» Whit-tino TON, Burnett street. C" ~uSOKRT at 8 p.m., 6i ; Ten. 6 to 7 p.m., Is. Thursday n«S Templar Hall. Good programme. rr HK B«Bfc KtekeTwaUh in the Market J for 15s. Usually sold by Jewellers at from 20a to 25s each. Specially made in England to our order-John Orr and f o. FRANCHISE League will enroll women atH. M. Jones'»hop daily for one week. Bours, 11 to 12 ».m ,2 to 4^m. ()U>G Lady tencher of Pianoforte and Singing, will give lessons in family in return for home. Aodress Lesley, Bex 27, Ashburton^ -9JLB3 O"^^OL yourselves durinsr these per turbed times wih Ice Cream. Ready tomorrow (Sa'urday) —H. Vi. Flower, Confec ioner. T AWN Tennis and Cricketing materials, J B»6ket, China, and Glassware ; Plated, Plush, and Leather Goods—H. M. JOHE% WANTED Known.—Finest Seed Potatoes ; Breeze, Prolifics, and Oaroaru Dcrmenta. - Stephens Bros., Market H, use. 42 W~ ~ANTED~Known, that Mrs Jarvis, Monthly Nurse, has removed to a largflr hous« on Alford Forest Rrad, near Woollen Factory, where she will ba pleesed to receive patients. Best references. IV'ms moderate. 9 I<W RAILWAT"io(ik Stall.—A very large and choice lot of books to select from. L l — BOOKS in great variety to suit all classes of readers, at the Railway, BookStall 7 M* IF fou wnnt fii at class'Truic go to Ad»Mß* for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. O^rrnPorget to Rend your Bicycles along to the Old X ndergarten to to repaired, at moderate rates. M" EDIOAL C< ilc made and repaired on the shortest notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old X nder garten. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldes the largest, tha best, and the cheap Mt. Small •ISonds a specialty, tul welßhts guamitfled. A trial solicited. -'V, J. SiicocK. *TlB-fc BOOK^" in goo 4 order and cmpHte bought or taken in *>xchat>jze. iNew Stock arriving every week. Circulating Library.—l. Mahsden, Newsagent. OCTOBER Y. unc Ladies' Journals, " Review of Reviews," Weldon's Journals, Ca sells' Royal Academy 1 ic tures, Boys of England, (N.-w Volumes New Games insludinu; TiddMy Winks Is New Books and Fancy Goods, Boxen Notepaper and Envelopes, etc.-L. F. £*Dft«w»« 4KP oy, Stationwn' Hall.



ANTED Known.—The V and N Corset now !anded, in all gi^ea.-- MIIOHELL AND TURNER- ANTED Known—W. H- Coluek's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all si7.es. Vf t ANTED Known.—Choicest Novel- XX ties in Dress goods, Mantles and Millinery are to be seen.—Mitchell and j Turner. _____ WANTED Known—That A. J. Walker repairs Bi< yclep, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery^ PRESENTS' --Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing to.—M. C. Sbobrs, Melford House. ANTED Known—" The Corner " is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. Collier. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, 555, 60s, 70s, and 75a. Fit and workmanship guaranteed. —&■ Alcokn, Saunders' Buildings. "TT'IOLIN, Case, and Bow complete V from 303 upwards. Accordeons, Concertinas, Mouth Orcans, String*, Resin, Bridges, &c—PI M. Jones. N~~ EW Lines in Boxed Stationery, white and tinted, Account and Letter Books, Albums, Wiiting Cases, Photo Frames, New Goods.-H. M. Jones __™____ WANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines n Drapery, etc., now oeing Bold; also presents to all purchasers. H. 0. Segebs, Melford Bouse. / a O to Haholey Bros, for Bargains ' t in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 265. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d. Selliug rapidly.- Hardley Bros, Arcade. WHO is your Plumber 1 Why W . Habdley, who is <* Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has n hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. WANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mblford flousß. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. MITCHELL and Turner's prpara tions for the Season are acknowledged to be very complete. j r\^ ANTED Known.—To make room j VV for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over atJ. Moisok, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 BANG ! Bang 1 Bang 1 Guns 1 Gun« J Gunß I by the beat makers and Stted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shofc, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, And Cases at J. W. Hardley's, East Street. Guns repaired. WONDERFUL Satisfaction. — The special nickel watch made for S. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and 28s i« th& beat.—Obtainable only from S. Saietc, Jeweller. 7 63 WHERE do you gee yoar Ironmon gery % At Hakdlity sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything you rsqplrr I



i Business Notices I—. . — ) | flew Jewellery. Mew Jewellery. Mew Jewellery. TUST OPENED UP—A consignment J from Homo of the very l^est stylo and newest designs m Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and E,P. Ware, etc. Inspection invited of the *«7 <*oioe and High-class Stock, which w 11 be found equal to any in Christchurch and AT LOWER PRICES, A Splendid Selection of GOODS, SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, Manufacturing Jeweller, -: AND :- OCULIST—OPTICIAN. East Street, Ashburton. The Establishment for first class Watch and Clock repair ing. Charges as low as is consistent with 80UNDJ-RELIABLE It OEKMANSMIP For a Fjbw Days yxr c are Cl EARING OUT ! THE REMNANTS AND ODDMENTS OF OUR WINTER STOCK AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. ■ Soeeial Valub in BOOTS and SHOES. Inf ints' Boots from 9d Boys' Boots 4s 6d Men's Baots 4s 9J Women's 3s lid Hardley Bros, ARCADE. ! NEW ZEALAND CiiOTiiiMGt Factory i itfEW ~SOODS. Men's Straw Hats from Is New Tennis Hats from Is lid s New Tweed Hats from Is Over 1500 Hata in stock. New Washing Ties from 4'l New Tennis Shirts from 3s 6d , New Collars, New Shirts, New Studs. L INSPECT OUR NEW STCCK. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Boys' Sailor Suits from 7* Ud Men's Sao eluits from 30j Men's All-wool Trousers from 9d 6d. | ALL NEW PATTERNS. i TVILORING DEPARTMENT i Men's Suits to measure from 49s 6d Men's Trousers to measure from 17s 6d BOOT DEPARTMENT. i Men's Nailed Balmorals, 9d 6d Men's Bluchers, 6s 6cl Boys' Strong School Boots from 5s 6d. NEW ZEALAND ; pLOTHING TRACTOR Y. ALFX. HENDRY, , Manager ' I)O^YOU~KNOV¥ f|>HAT we are SELLING OFF all our A NEW GOODS, and giving a dl 3 count of FOUR SHILLINGS OFF F.VF.RY POUND FOR CASH, hecaaee &i-a OVERSTOCKED, and MUST REAJbISK, |ggr Come »nd sco our Siiopfull of New Mercery, Hatg, Shirts, Ties, Boots, &c. (all marked in plain iignres). Men's Good Tweed Suits to measure during the sale from £2 I.M to £3 lO* VOR GASIL GRAIGHEAO& BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AKP CUTPITTBRS, Ashburton, 9*62



HOIiLOWAY'SriLL 13 .—1n Uiecomi)laiiitß peculiar t>) females these X'ills are unrivcllcd. Tiieir use by tlm fair sex has become so constfiufc for the removal of their ailments that rare is the iwusehoUl that is with out them. Amongst till classes, tv«m the domestio servant tc the pcerous, universal favor is accorded to t'iiese'l'OMo'vaUng rijls; f.l.'eir invigoriitiiiff arid purify ing projiertics render tlicm mifc. itnd Invhlnalile in fill cases : tliey .may be taken' by femurs of nil fiyi, f,^ fl i,y tlisorgaiiiz'ntioii or irregularity of tho syftterii, KjieVdil'v mnoviti;? tho causj and restoring the snllewr to robusi llpMltA*. As a family medicine th-.y are unapproachable f<H iliiWuiug tbs igajadics oif youiig aud old,;



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