MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— FRIDAY, Septemb rt 9. For Northern Ports and Australian Colo nies, per Tarawcra, at 6.30 a.m. SATURDAY, September 30. For Northern Ports and India, per Maori, ' at 6 3O ii.in. ! WEDNESDAY, O 0 >er 4. for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, and West Indies (via. 3an Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 0.1£5 P-^i- '• registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; money orders, at 3p.m. Due London November 8. Note—On and after October 1 the parcels post system will be established between New Zealand and New South Wales stt the same rate of postage as to the other colonies.

Ashburton Grardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1893. LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.

Wk presume the railway authorities have some reason which they con sider a good and sufficient one for declining the request of the Ashburton A. and P. Association that cheap trains might be run to and from Ashburton on the occasion of the annual show next month. But we confess we are unable to understand why train fares are reduced to accommodate those at tending similar events in other parts of the colony, while our annual fixture receives no such encouragement. In the reply sent to the Secretary's appli cation to the authorities for the desired concession, no reason is assigned by the Traffic Manager for his refusal to grant the request, but as we have already remarked we presume there is one. As the railways are supposed to be 1 managed on business lines we may assume that the Commissioners believe : there would be a loss of revenue if the fares were reduced. They probably consider that certain persons who are much interested and personally con. cerned with the Ashburton show would visit it under any circumstances, and that a loss would result from reduced fares. But we may point out that the experiment of cheap fares, which has generally been successful elsewhere, has never had a fair trial in connection with our show. Moreover, it is uni versally admitted that one of the fun damental principles of sound and pro gressive railway management is to en courage public enterprise in every direction, and to hold out every sort of inducement to people to travel from place to place, We might go further and say that any pushing private carry ing company would seizeuponevery occa sion of an important public gathering to run excursion trains and advertise cheap fares. In fact this is so well j understood in the Old Country that the poorer classes regulate their " outings " by the dates of annual fixtures of sporting, agricultural and other asso ciations. The large attendances at most of these gatherings are due as much to the energy and enterprise of the railway companies as to the interest felt by the public in the sports and exhibitions they are taken to see. It is therefore extremely probable that if the New Zealand railway authorities were to make a point of running cheap trains to snd from Ashburton on the day of the annual Agricultural and Pastoral show, more people would be induced to travel on their lines than now generally use them to attend the chief gathering of the year. 1M any persons at Timaru and Ohristchurch would be tempted to take the trip if the cost were less. What happens at the Timaru show is a proof that the public are largely influenced by the. railway tariff in visiting these fixtures. But what reason there can be for running cheap trains on the occasion of the Timaru show which does not apply with equal force to our local exhibition we are at a loss to imagine. We trust the authorities will reconsider their deci sion in this matter, and we think the Association should bring the question aeain before the Commissioners— putting the case as strongly as possible. It is a fact that the agitation for an independent "Railway Board originated in this district, and it is a curious com ment upon this ftct that while the interests of the public in other parts of this colony have been fairly well looked after, Ashburton itself has almost alway3 been left out in the cold by the railway authorities.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In consequence of the prevalence of diphtheria at Ciisborne the school has been closed. There hive been three deaths. The holders of various kinds of annual licenses from the Borough Council are re minded by advartisement in another column that the same expire on 80th inst. It is notified elsewhere that the general monthly ineetiog of the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club ©ill ; o l,ejd pa Friday, evening in the Templar Hall. Basinets at the R M. Court this morning was restricted to one unimportant civil case, and two judgment summons cases. In the latter the debtors ware ordered to pay the amounts by small monthly instalments, \ The shop which has been opened by Messrs ] G. !-■• Beath and Co. in Tanored street has been fitted up with much expedition and considerable taste, and the interior of the premises can hardly be recognised. r£ho firm's advertisement appears in another column. There was a fair attendance at the Gcral dine horse parade on Tuesday. Carriage horses were fairly represented, but there was rather a falling off in Clydesdale stallionß. Mr James Bennies New Hope, which gained second prize at the Christchurch Show and first lime at Jiangiora in 1892, was much adniiW, being a new horse to the district. Mi' A. Toomy's Jbung jiaiyipr y/as in the pink of condition', and k'ad many adiftireifc occent wet weather kept several owners at a distance from being ready with their horses for the show,

On and after Monday next, October 1, the I ongbeach coach will leave Ashburton at five o'clock instead of tour. From that date the first edition of the Ashburton Guardian will go to pres'i an hour later, I and advertisements will b received up to (i J 3.30 p.m. I I The cups presented to the Agricultural i. and Pastoral Association by Mr Donald ' 'j Williamson, the president for the \ear, are \ three in number, of five guineas value each, g and to them his been added another prize of : two guineas for the best walking horso ' exhibited—seventeen guineas in all. ' Mr C. W. Purnell announces his inter.- t ' tion of addressing the electors of Ashburton in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday, October 5, at eight o'clock. Mr Purnell was the first to declare himself as a candi date for the electorate, and is now the first to caU the electors together to listen to his views on things political. The last rehearsal of the Musical Society for the work of "Judas Maccabaeus" will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall this evening at 7.30, the soloists meeting half an hour earlier. A full attendance of every member, and also those taking part in the orchestra, is earnestly requested. Considerable interest is attached to the concert to be held on Friday evening next, as a really good concert is promised. Members, passes will be issued on Thursday evening only at the practice. A sad consequence of the British drought is reported in the "Bristol Times." In the Mendip neighbourhood many meadows were absolutely barren of all feeding stuff and water. A yeoman who had used up all his provender was unable to secure cake or food of any kind, going into his grounds saw two of his oxen lying dead. Bather than the rest should perish in a similar manner, he took his gun and shot all his re maining oxen. A writer in the Pahiatua " Herald " say 8 that " thia is the age of indifference, selfish ness, knavery, inequality, extravagance. Justice is blind—nay, deaf, dumb, bound and gagged. All the beauty of feeling, of character, of nature, is crushed out of life by the selfish propensities, by the hideous savages, afraid of their shadows, governed by their fears," At the annual meeting of the Ashburton Royal Arch Kilwinning Chapter held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening, officers were installed as follows :—M E Comp S B Nelson, Z ; ME Comp J Corbitt, H ; ME: Comp E J Paul, J; M E Comp Charles Reid, S E; M E Oomp L RaHray, N; Comp S Brown, Treasurer ; Comp H Davis, First Sojourner ; Comp J M Cambridge, Second Sojourner; Comp J M Hampton, Third Sojourner ; Comp J Mullaney, Janitor. The ceremony was very ably performed by M E Comp Charles Braddell, P Z, assisted by M E Comp Rudolph Friedlander, P Z. After the ceremony a couple of hours were spent in harmony. The Canterbury Caledonian Sjciety wound up its winter social evenings with a dance at Hobbs' Building, Christchurch on Tuesday, when about a hundred couples were present. The room was nicely decorated, one end of the building being adorned with the Scottish flag. The first dance was led off by Mr P. Campbell (Presi dent of the Society) with Mrs Denniston, and Mr Justice Djnniston with Mrs Camp bell. The scene in the billroom was a very pretty one, a number of those present being in Highland costume. Dmcing was indulged in with spirit, and kept up till a late hour. Mention should ha made of the excellent pipe music supplied for the national dunce 3by the Society's pipers, Messrs M'J'avUh, Sturrock and Wade, The Ashburton Cricket Club opened their season on Wednesday afternoon when a most enjoyable match between the Married and Single members of the Ciab was played. l The bachelors proved too good for their ■ opponent?, winning the matoh by an innings and 11 runs. For the] winners—Mitchell J 24, Flower 11, and Broad 10, were the t highest scorsrs. For the benedicts Ken wick 5 13, not out, was the only batsman who j reached double figures in the first innings, lv tho second innings the ever-green David Thomas was successful in stopping a rot by [ playing a good innings for 17. Russell and i Flower bowled well for the winneis, and - Lane, Cuthbertson, and E. Price for the j other side. The match next Saturday, com mencing at two o'clock, will be by A to L v Mto Z. A general meeting of the Club will 5 be held on Monday evening at the County '■> Council offices to elect a captain and vice j captain. . It is stated that Mr James Ashcroft, , Official Assignee, has returned to Welling ton from the West Coast very much im pressed with ths probable rapid increase of ! the production of coal on the West Coast, i The Cardiff' Company, whose property is in l the vicinity of the Mokihiuui mine, will , probably be putting out coal in February ' next, and the C?ranity Greek mine of the Westport Company in May. The (Jreymouth Black wall Company is completing aa a rial tramway, with a fall of 200 feet in three mi!es, to the railway line. It will be worked by a twenty .horse-power engine, and the output is reckoned at about 400 tons a day, although it will b<j some time before it is worked up to this figure. Tho tramway line is to be of a substantial character, and will cost altogether about £23,000. As an example of the facilities at Westport for loading, he mentions the long line of staiths erected there, with a storage capacity of about 2000 tons. The Railway Manager informed him that on one occasion a vessel was loaded with 400 tons and was away from the wharf in seven minutes. As much as 2400 tons has been loaded into one vessel.

THE MURDERS AT CARCOAR.

[PER PKK3S ASSOCIATION. (Received September 28, 11 5 a m.) Sydney. September 28. The inquest at Careoar is still pro^ ceeding, but there are no fresh develop ments. Glasson has been undoubtedly identified as the man who committed ths crime. The police think there was no second man engaged in the affair. The bodies of Philips and Miss Oavanagh were removed to Sydney and buried yesterday.

New South Wales Parlia ment.

■ [per preps association] (Received September 28, 11.5 a.m.) yyDKEv 28. In the Assembly leave to introduce a bill to repeal the Parliamentary Representatives Allowance Act was opposed by the Government, Oppo sition and the labor members, who united in oppposition, and the motion was lost by 57 to 7.

Presbyterian Church.

INDUCTION OF THE REV. G. B. INGLIS.

The Rev. G. B. Inglis, the recently called minister of the Ashburton Precby berian Church was foimally inducted to his now charge yesterday afternoon. | There was alarge congregation—unusually targe for such "an occasion anywhere, and specially so for a church slouated as V ! \ahljurtori church is in the centre of a \ wido Rgricukuval district. There were ! iiiauy friends present from considerable i distance--, and the Wakanui portions _ of !' i.he charge as vvt-il as the folks district, wt-re particularly well represented. The Rev. B J. Westbrooke preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of c iusecration, pointing out th.it it was the duty of every Christian to consecrate his life to the service of God, and by living such a life as God would have him live , i that life would be a daily sermon t<: those around him. His text » Thy name shall be as ointment poured forth was ad mirably handled, and the eloquent ser mon was attentively listened to. Ine sermon over, , . , . The Rev. Gordon Webster, interim Moderator of the Ashburton Kirk Ses sion, read the induction formula, and put the usual questions to the new pastor, which were answered in the affirmative. He then formally handed over the charge to the new pastor and commended mm to his flock. , After Rev. Mr Inglis had been wel comed by his new co-Presbyters, TU Rev, A. Blake addressed the pastor at some length, giving him words of advice, and Dr Elmslie followed with an address of counsel to the people. At the close of the service the new pastor received the right hand of welcome from the members of his flock.

TEA MEETING.

A reception tea meeting—which will probably be annual from this date-was given in the Oddfellow*' Hal in the evening, and was attended by the usual dense crowd that the annual tea meeting of the Presbyterian Church calls together. Quite five hundred people sat down in the several relays at the eight tables furnished by a Committee of ladies of the congrega tion, and furnished, too, with character istic abundance. The ladies who presided at the cables were efficiently assisted by a galaxy of the beauty of the Church indeed, several churches—so that the good things, dispensed by these fair hands, lapidly disappeared. All the tables were decorated with handsome bouquets of " the flowers that bloom in the spring." and many a fair garden was requisitioned for this purpose, the result being a very pretty effect indeed. After the tables had been cleared, the after meeting began, the Eev. Gordon Webster presiding. On tha platform with him were the Revs G. B. Inghs, A. Blake, P. J. Riddle, James Cocker, and T. A. Hamilton. The choir occupied benches behind the speakers. The Chairman, in opening the business of the evening, which was to give a welcome to their new pastor, said he had been Moderator of the Session now for a good many months, but the time had arrived when, like Othello, he found his occupation gone, and must hand over the positian to the new pastor. He rejoiced in the happy settlement that had taken pace that day. Ib was a great thing in the Presbyterian Church the settlement of a minister. Othera had their ways of doing things, but in the Presbyterian Church much importance was attached to the induction of a minister. They had no monopoly in this, because others also attached importance to the placing of a new pastor. But in the Presbytoian Church the per.ple heard a great many preachers, and made their selcc'ion after much thought, deliberation, and prayer It was not to bo expected that they would all bo of one mind—they seldom were. Bub in this in; tat ea the selection had been virtually a unanimous one. It was usually the case that when the induction or ordination came on there was great oneness of spirit among the people, and this w<. B pecially the case here. They di.l nob choose a minister often, but when they did it was made a matter of great importance. He had no intention of ffivirs; them sage advice at any length that night, but he had a word or two to say. He wished to remind both pastor and people that " first moments were golden," and they ought to make much of the fresh start. He had always felt, as he stood on an ordination platform, carried back to his own ordination day. He was then young, and life was bright before him and he did not realise that first moments were golden then. When he came to Ohristchurch he did so, and had done his best to make the mo3t of the fresh start. Doubtless Mr Inglis would realise it too. He believed this new ministry was owned of God, and that the advent of Mr Inglis would have a bene ficial effect, not only on the congregation but upon the whole community. They knew that the pastoral *ie was formed for life, and that there was no prac tical term to it. The new minister came not for a day but for a life time, and both lie and his people had to realise ib. The Rev Mr Inglis had come a long distance with his family, and had to ex perience the inconvenience and discom forts of removing his horn. 3 from the south Co our more kindly northern climate. In doing so he had caught, a cold that had affected him where no minister should ever be effected—in the throat. In con sequence of this Mr Inglis would exercise his voice but little that night, and the audience would have to be content with him (Mr Webster) as their chairman. (Laughter and loud applause.) He would now introduce the Rev George B. Inglis, who said he spoke under the disadvantage of a severe cold, >;ufc would do his bast to be heard in She 'littls he meant to &ay. He came among them determined to do God's work among God's people. But it was useless his coming at all, unless the people worked with him. He trusted that would be so,—that the people would work with him, and that together they would be of use to the community. He dared not speak much, lest he should be unable to meet"them at liis best on Sunday, and he trusted they would bear with him just then. But he would like to thank them and the Committee for the consideration for him that had been displayed, for the renovation of 'he church—a marked im provement - in honor of his coming, and for the work that had been done at tha manse for his and his family's comtort. He hoped the friends would" not be afraid to stop him on the street or anywhere and make themselves known to him so that that acquaintance with his flock §o neces sary to a pastor's success should bo made as soon as possible. (Applause.) Other speakers were Revs Riddle, Hamilton, Blake, and Cocker, and Mr On?, in, the aame of the congregation, took occasion 'to ' present the 'Rev Gordon Webster with a purse of sovereigns, _as a souvenir of his intei im moderatorship of the session, paying the rev gentfeman a high complement on the admirable way in wh'cn the delicate position had been filled, and the success that had at tended his work? The Chairman acknowledged the pre sentation in suitable terms. During the evening solos wevo sung by Mrs Podds, Miss B^rratt. Messrs I£e;sal and Millar ; a woll vlayed violin solo was given by Mr H, McKay ; piano selections by Miss Orr and Miss Barclay, Miss Kidd and Miss Malcolm ; and anthems by the choir under Mr Craighead's baton. Miss Grubb, the church organist, played the piano accompaniments throughout the evenjn

Votes of thanks were accorded to the ( speakers on the motion of Mr Baxter, to the ladies on the motion of Mr H. McKay, and to the choir, singers, etc., on the motion of Mac Lean Dunn, and the proceedings clo. el in the v ual manner

Springburn Presbyterian Church.

The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church, for the Springburn and Alford Forest districts, was held in the Springburn school on Friday last. There was a large attendance, the minister, Mr B. G. Westbiooke presiding, The re port and balance sheet as read by the secre tary and treasurer, Mr 0. Morrison, showed a credit balance afier meeting all liabilities foL' the year. A hearty vote of thanks was accoived to the Church Committee for their services, special mention being made of the energy of the Secretary and Treasurer. The following were chosen as committee for the ensuing year, being the previous committee with the addition of the two last named :— Messrs A- MacFarlane, C 'Morrison, G. , Smith, Giles, A. Drayton, Disney, C. Mac- I Leith, L. IVacGgegor, J. MacFarlane, and A. W. Aldridge. At the close of the con gregational meeting, refreshments were kindly provided by the ladies, and were thoroughly enjoyed. The Springburu and Mount Somers choir under the leadership of Mr James Price then gave the beautiful service of song, " Eva." Mr J. E. Hurdley, presided at the organ, and Mr R. Stewart give the connective readings. The selec tions by the choir were rendered in good style, and with very suitable expression. The proceeds being devoted towards the Sunday school funds, the teachers gratefully acknowledge their indebtedness to the public for their heaity support, and to the choir for their services.

Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Conference.

A conference of delegates from the various branches of the Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union was held in the Templar Hall yesterday. The following were present — Messrs R. Hammond, T. Brown, A. Avery, vice presidents ; W* Wills, treasurer; J. O'Brien, general secretary. The following were present as delegates for their respective branches: —Mrs Gwnson, Christchurch; and Messrs A. Shirley and G. Pierce, Waimate; P. Gilligan and M. J. Power, Ofttnaru; M. Fagan, Alford Forest; A. Brown, Geraldine; W. L. Gordon and J. Dockerill, Timaru ; J. H. Cooper, Kaikoura ; G. Mclntosh, Winton ; W. Davie, Temukaj J. Bryant, Ashburton. Mr T. Brown was voted to the chair. In taking the chair Mr Brown congratulated the Union on its progress during the past year. 'Jhere were now twelve branches affiliated, and Unionism was never so far forward as at the present time. It had now been found necessary to introduce the poli tical side of the question, and at the coming election they would use their influence in the return of members who would support their interests. He referred to the Arbi tration Bill which had.been rendered practi cally useless. The Railway Bill was not likely to pass at present. The Electoral BilL had contained provisions for placing shearers on the ioil; this clause had been thrown out, but there would be a similar provision embodied in the Electoral Act mendment next session. Mr Avery stated that the Premier was sincere in doing what he could for the shearers. The clause had been left out iv order not to endanger the Electoral Bill, and Mr Seddon had included ia the Electoral Act Amendment a clause extending the franchise to shearers. A telegram was received from Mr J. 'lelly, M.H.K., wishing the conference a prosperous meeting. MB STEPHEN BO: EHAMt A protest by Mr Stephen Boreham against two resolutions affecting him passed at last Conference was read and dismissed. The Conference endorsed the resolutions. ANNUAL REPOKT. The secretary read a report of the Union's operations for the past year. The report congratulated the members on its success, stating that it vow had a membership of 2300 members, an increase for the year of 1415. It also noted the fact that the Aus tralian Shearers' Union was the only body of men in Australia who during the last three years had not.been compelled to submit to a reduction of wages. It also stated that a new branch had been formed at Timaru, and that Ihey were about to thoroughly organize the North Island. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers then took place and resulted as follows s—President—Mr J. Kelly, M.H.R. ; Vice-Presidents—Messrs T. Brown, Avery, and Wills ; Treasurer—Mr H. E. Mann ; Secretary—Mr J, O'Brien. Mr Power then moved that local com-nit tees be empowered to exclude any applicant from the Urion if they consider such appli cant's admission will be detrimental to the work of the Union, or any branch thereof, the rejected applicant, however, may appeal t to the Conference, and its decision to be , final. Mr Avery objected to this. He thought it would give cliques the power to boycott energetic aud good men. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr Power pursuant to notice moved that committees of branches may penalise any member who is found to have hampered busi ness on general meetings to the extent of ruling that they shall have no voice at any of the Union meetings until such time as they con sider fit and proper ; also that the said mem ber shall be suspended from office should he hold any. Mr Gilligan seconded the motion. There had been meetings at Oamaru which had been altogether obstructed. Mr Mclntosh moved, and Mr Davie seconded, an amendment that tules 26 and 27 be enforced. He thought if lules of de bate were enforced by the chairmen obstruc tion would be prevented. The motion was eventually cirried. On Mr Brown's motion it was decided that Mr Hammond be allowed to act as a delegate from Geraldine and that each mem ber of % branch only having one represen tative be allowed two votes.

The meeting then adjourned until to day. _^_

SUDDEN DEATH.

MR JOHN FULTON.

A feeling of deep genuine regret was occasioned at Rangiora yesterday morning by theannouncementof thesuddendeathof Mr John Fulton, the well-known and highly esteemed agent of the Colonial Bank, On Tuesday Mr Fulton was abont as usual, apparently in the best of health and spirits. Yesterday he arose at sik o'clock locking exceedingly well, and was walking about his place. Shortly before eight o'clock he went to his room to drese, and then complained of pain in his head. He lay down, and was almoat instantly seized with apoplexy. Drs Volckmann and Clayton were quickly in attendance, but they found Mr Fulton beyond medi cal aid, and death supervened about eleven o'clock. The deceased was forty-three years of age, and leaves a wife and five children. He h*d been agent of the Colonial Bank at Rangiora for sixteen years, and had taken an active part m social affairs. He was for some years captain of the Rangiora Rifles, having been appointed on the death of: the late Dr Gordon, under whom he served as Jieutenant -

CABLE SUMMARY.

"The Times" considers that the material interests of the English and the French in the New Hebrides are equally balanced. 'ihe Paris correspondent of the " Daily Chronicle" says that the Duke of Orleans is engaged to the Czar's daughter. Sir J. F. Gar rick has informed Lord Kipon that Queensland is pleased at Sir H. Norman deciding to remain there. The Indian native press sug , gest Lord Brassey as a suitable maa for the Viceroyship. Senator Stewart is moving to arraign the President of the United States, owing to his efforts to coerce Congress into repealing the Sherman Act. Ives and Roberts have played four out of a series of six billiard matches at Chicago. The American champion's I total was 4000 to 3500. The World" says that Mr Glad stone is in favor of appointing Lord Carrirgton as Viceroy of India. Sullivan, who recently defeated Bubear for the championship of Eng land, states that he is prepared to row Stansbury, the champion of the world, in England. Tt is reported that the Russian war ship Hosalka has been lost in a gale in the Gulf of Finland. Twelve officers and 166 seamen it is said went down with the vessel. Six robbers stopped a train at St. Joseph's, Kansas, and were not aware that sixteen policemen were concealed in a car. A fight ensued, in which two of the robbers were killed and the rest captured. Two Anarchists have been arrested in Pittsburg on a charge of executing the sentence of death on a man and woman who, it alleged, were ac quainted with the secrets of the order. M. Zola, addressing the journalists at the Imperial Institute, commented on the advantages of the British custom of preserving anonymity in political writings. He asserted that the French papers had lost authority and were in a degraded condition. Reports are current in Berlin that, owing to the Czarewitch's Liberal views, the Czar has arranged that the Duke Michael shall succeed to the throne. The Emperor has acceded to Prince Bismarck's request, and an interview has been arranged to take place in Weisbaden, the well-knowu watering place. The scene of the bomb outrage at Barcelona was the saluting point. Six other officers, including two generals, were wounded. One has since died. The spectators, at sight of the horses and officers becoming a bleeding heap on the ground, were panic-striken, and in the rush many were crushed and seriously injured. Pallas, who threw the bombs, is a well-known Anarchist, and he has been arrested. He ap pears to glory in having committed the outrage. Mr Gladstone has issued a circular, thanking the Liberal party for their support. He points out that they have had to undergo eight months of un exampled labour, and there can be no doubt that the country appreciates their self-sacrifice. Eeferring to the Catholic Congress at Chicago, he er. presses a belief that the American Heirarchy is rendering a great" service in modernising the Church. Christianity is the only solution of the social problem.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, September 2?. Martin and Co,, grain merchants' premises, were burglariously entered last night. A safa containing £40 was drilled half-way through. The would-be thieves melted the words in candlegrease on the top of the safe, "No time." Wellington, September 27. About 1700 claims from women for en rolment on the city roll have been re ceived up to three o'clock this afternoon. It is expected Sir Robert Stout will reply thi-i week to the petition being signed asking him to contest Wellington City. At the close of Mr G-. N*choll'B lecture en China two young men and three young women expressed their willingness to go China bs missionaries. A fierce nor'west gale is raging, but no damage ia reported.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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PARSONS WANTED, AND FUNDS.

London, September 26. Bishop Webber of Queensland, hag arrived in London. The chief object of the bishop's visit to England is to fill up the recent gaps made in his clergy list, and he has issued an appeal for funds to carry on the work in Queensland. He will attend the Anglican Church Congress at Birming ham next month.

A CONTRADICTION.

London, .September 27. It is now said the body of De Jough's first wife has not yet beei found, 

AUSTRALIAN.

ARRESTED.

(Tiace.ivad Senterriber 27. 7.30 D.m.)

S^dnpy, September 2%. Erne&t Broad, of the firm of Fergus son and Broad has been arrested on a charge of misappropriating a cheque for £2650. The accused was remanded for a week to Newcastle.

ONE MORE.

The Permanent Building Society has suspended pa^mrnt; Tide cause is At tributed to continued' withdrawal of deposits.

THE ALCOOK JEWEL ROB BERY.

Oharlgs Stratford, a bricklayer, ha§ been arrestecl on suspicion of being connected with ths robbery from Alcock's jewellery shop in August, when a case of diamond rings valued at £200Q was snatched off the oounter. Accused was remanded for a week, an d bail refused.

THB ASHBDETON GtJAEDtAN: THUBSDAt, SEfTEMBEB 28, 1893



THIS WEEK G. J. NEILL and Co. a' R E SELL IN G- Berlin Wool Is lid . WifulT>«w Woods 3d per yard Splendid Plush Is 3d per yard White Calico 2s lid per doz Grey Calico Is lid per dc-z Double Bed White Twill feheetmg 9Jd Dotrße^Unbleached Twill Sheeting o^l Heavy Flannelette 3^<l Ootton Shining 4£d Men's Tweed Suits 17s bd Boys Tweed Suits 4s lid BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS. WE STAN.D UNEIVALLED. Men's Colonial made Bluchers (.11 m«6).8. [6. J. NEILL & GO.'S. FBIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET TERMS-CASH. NO DISCOUNT. JOHN OEE & 00. a RE now showing new goods in the following lire, Stable for the coming jj\. season :— LAWN MOWEBS, PLANET JUPITER HOBSB HOES ©ARDEN TOOLS, HEDGE SHEARS, PRUNING KNIVES, CUTLERY AND ELECTRO PLATE; PAPERHAKGINGS, PAIN IS, OILS AND VARNISHES, BLACKSMITHS' UPRIGHT DRILLS, VYCES AND ANVILS, BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALL OF WHICH WE ARE IgKAUD TO DO AT VEEY LOW JOflfl OER & CO.



Wanted. _____ Gut, Bwiv^^wj^S^i^S oordwliy invited. . _ s___33£3S tox, Burnett street. m _?fc__»i».-*- %s&r_s In England to our otd.t.-JoH» ORB. «d Ready tomorrow (Saturday)-H. U. Flower, Confecdwier^^^_______^ X AWNTeunisand Cricketing materials, Li Basket, China, and Glassware ; Pbted, Pluah, and Leather Goods—H. M. Jones, - W" ANTFD^own- T! ie \ ? nd N CorEet now landed, in all Bizes.- MITCHELL ASP TURNER- W' ANTED Known, that Mrs Jarvis, Monthly Nurse, ha* removed to A larger bouse ou Alfotd Forest R< ad Jeafw.ollen F-etory. where, Ac will be pleased to receive patients. Best references. Twms moderata. _J_loy lITAN^WD Known.—Choicest Novel- W ties in Dr*>w goods, Mantles and Millinery are to be seen.-MiTeHELL and Tu»sgß» ___-_-—~——— __/A. N T ED" Known—That A. J. VV WalKß* repairs »J«i«, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers, M*-aical Coils, TTIOLIN, Case, and Bow compete V from 30s upwards. Accordeona, O-.ncertinaH. Mou.h Oreatw, Stnng-, Eesin, B«idge^te--H_M : J^g : __ ~T~ "EW Lines in Boxed Stationery, |\ white and tinted, Account and Letter Books, Albums, Waiting Cases, Photo Frames, New Goods.- H. M. Jones. BAILWAT BoAk Stall.—A very large and choice lot of books to seiect from. . L l — B' OOKS in great variety to suit all classes of readers, at the Railway Book Stall. ____—-! IF fon want fiist class fruit go to AdilMS 1 for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, ftc, _____-— TSTOsFr Forffec to send your Bicycles XJ along to the Old Kindergarten to te rnpaired, at moderate rates. tTi EDIOAL Coils made and repaired fVI on the shortpst notice at eagy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. PRESENTS— Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Winery, Boots, Clothing to-i. 0 Skgers, Melford Hom^ OCTOBER Y'ungf Ladies' Journals, "BeAi.w of Reviews," Weldons Journals, Oa- sells' Royal Acadomy lv> yew Books and Fancy Goods, Boxes Kirtepaper and Bnwlo^M, eto.-K *. JJJS«wk» a*d oy, Stations H*U.



1"C1 OMERBET Meat Mart. The oldest O the largest, tb.9 best, aud the cheap t 98 b. Small Goods a apbcialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A mal solicited. _W. J. SILOOCK. _*^ B OOK^ in good order and c< mplete bought or taken in exchange. New Stock arriving every week. Circulating (Library.—J. Mausden, Newsagent. ANTED Known—"The Corner " is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. Collier, to measure, during tho sale, 495, 555, 60s'; 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—H. Ilcorn, Saunders' Buildings. \\f ANTED Known—Some wonderful VV job lines n Drapery, etc., now oeing sold; also presents to all purchasers. H. 0. Segebs, Melford House. ' \/t ITCHELL and Turner's prepara ! IVL tions for the Season are 1 acknowledged to be very complete. * "VTTANTiID Known—W. H- Collier's W noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sivies. WANTED Known.—To make room for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over I at J. Moisosr, Premier Bootmaker. 8 i 8 B' "~~ANG 1 Bang I Bang ! Guns 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements. Porder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wada, and Cases at J. W. Hardleys, Last Screet. Guns repaired. W 1 OMDE RF U L Satisfaction.™ ! The special nickel watch made for S. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and 25s is the best.—Obtainable only from S. Sales, Jeweller. ? 6S r^ Oto Hartley Bros, for Bargains T in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white suitable for double beds only, 16a 6d worth 25a. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly.- Hardley Bros, Arcade. \l 7 HO is your Plumber ? Why W . VY Habdley, who is <* Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Batha, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on band the largest stock of Pumps and Pip© in town. _________ WANTED Known-For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Mejupord House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. _____ WHEUE do you gee yoar Ironmon gery ? At Hardlev sof course, j 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 require- TOWN SECTIONS 560, 661, 562, 563, one Acre, having three frontpges in Cass, Aiikon, and Co* streets, centrally situ ated, being not- far irow &c R^lway Station. Desirable site for a private, rosidenoe, and should prove a renuinerar ] tive investment. < 'fforn invited for this, T. BULLOCK. -myrO]SEy CO LEND on approved b«tui'Uies, in sums -to ",m^ borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. SJ. C. ORBELL,



Business Notices ( 1 NEW ZEALAND CLorona Factoby HEW "GOODS. Men's Straw Hats from la New Tennis Hats from Is lid New Tweed Hats from Is Over 1500 Hats in stock. New Washing Ties from 43 _ New Tennis Shirts from 3s bd New Collars, New Shirts, New Studs. INSPECT OUR NEW STOCK. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Boys' Sailor Suits from 7a Hd Men's Sao Suits from 30a Men's All-wool Trousers from 9a bd. ALL NEW PATTERNS. T iILORING "DEPARTMENT Men's Suits to measure from 49s 6d Men'a Trousers to measure from 17s bd BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men's Nailed Balmorals, 9s 6d Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d Boys' Strong School Boots from 5s bd. NEW ZEALAND QLOTHING -pACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager Fob a Few Days Yf B ARE CLEARING OUT THE REMNANTS AND ODDMENTS OF OUK WINTER STOCK AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. Special Value in BOOTS and SHOES. Infants' Boots from 9d Boys' Boots 4s 6d Men's Boots 4s 9d Women's 3s lid Hardley Bros-, ARCADE. 9*l Hew Jewellery. Hew Jewellery. Hew Jewellery. "TUST OPENED UP—A consignment tJ frcm Home of the very latest style and newest designs in G»ld and Silver Jewfellery, Silver and E.P. Ware, etc. Jtosr.eo'.ion invited of the very choice andHigh-cls>ss Stock, which will be found equal to any in Christchurch and at LOWEU PRICES. A Splendid Selection of GOODS, SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. c. salek: WATCHMAKER, Manufacturing Jeweller, -: AND :- OCULIST—OPTICIAN. East Street, Ashburton. The Establishment for first class Watch and Clock repair ins:. Charges as low as is consistent with SOUNDS RELIABLE » ORKMANSIIIP ~~ DO YOU KNOW ft HAT we are SELLING OF# all our •I- NEW GOODS, and giving a dl 3 count of FOUR SHILLINGS OFF EVERY POUND FOR CASH, because we are OVERSTOCKED, and MUST REALISE. f££F Come and see our Shopfull of New Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, &c. marked in plain fip.urea). Men's Good Tweed Suits to measure during the sale from £2 15s to <£3 lO* FOR CASH. CBAICHEAD&BERRYMAH THE LEADING TAILORS AND CitfTBTETERg, Ash Won. ' #*ti2 COI.KMANJS AND SON SEHCALYI'TIC EXTRACT iS the ijnlv u'cuuiuc in the market, and was awarded medals Wl u-IpUiraus at Svdnoy, Mclhouvnc, nnd Adelaide bnating st.ll coinpetiiovs. V(>? i>U affections of the C'.wst and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coiigus Gravel, and Kidney Complaints, it has no eijuaj A^«ttt9—ASBBCSTOH »a^Q .COMPA»y]



KEATINGS COTTO-H LOZENGES cni-es Cough Asthma Bronchitis. Medical testimony tates those Ho oi*er r odiqine is so effectual in the cure of these dnneeimis'"maladies-, Oiw Lpzonge alone gives easay one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For amoving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con oaiu no opium nor any violent drug. Sod by al liemists i»y««w.l« ljd aad 8s 9d each.|



HOLI OWAY'S PILLS.-In the complaints peciihar to feimles those Pills are unrivelleci: Their use by the faf-xhasheopme so constant for the removal of &aifmmte itiat rare* the householdthatjib with: out theni Amongst'all classes, from the domniu J tivzTto thepe&U universal;favor is accorded to tnfflw renovating Fills; their mvigorating and punfy ? * render them sate sind Invaluable in all 'ifes • tTy niaybe taken l,y femaios of all ages for any &anMttonor irregularity of the system, speed ily removing the causa and restoring the sufferer to robust health As a family medicine they are unapproachable foTsubduing the nwMiM o£ ?oxms and °W- The Best Tea IN CA.NTIRBURY for the money, and rae from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, ASK &QT7R GBOOEK3



The best remedt for indigestion-Norton ' amomilo Pills ar« confidently recommendedas 1 of itnple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause a early «11 the diseases to which wo are subject Norton's Pills, which " Justice " called the "Natura Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as & power ful tonic aud gentle aperient are mild in their opera tiou, and safe under" any circumstances. Sold in ' bottles, at Is 14d,2s d ( ils by»U ttodiemenadon throughout tb« world, , , .».,■, ,