Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1893. THE WOOL DEADLOCK.

The trouble between the brokers and buyers of wool in Australia, which found its climax in a deadlock that paralysed the wool sales, has been amicably settled, an ending for which all pastoralists both on this and the other side must be truly thankful. But a study of the quarrel tells over again the story of the mischief dene to commercial confidence in the great metropolis of the New World in the southern &eas. It shows an amount of distrust which is anything but a healthy symptom in any business community, and this distrust is, Aye take it the rasiduura left after the great commercial upheaval which so very recently shook Australia to its centre. The wool brokers and buyers appeared to have differed as to the meaning of a sale for cash. It stands to reason that no man who has a large purchase to make, and a large price to pay for it, can carry with him to the sale huge bags of coin of tha realm, and on the fall of the hammer pay over the amount in the metallic substance the love of which is reputed to be the root of all evil. In the days of calm confidence a cheque was considered good enough, if a known buyer was the purchaser, and the crossing of the cheque was all the broker asked for, giving in return a document trans ferring ownership of the wool the value of which was represented, and authorising delivery. But this does not suffice now. New men have entered the trade—new brokers as vve'l as new buyers —and with the times so terribly out of joint, when no man's financial position is considered absolutely safe, and when no financial institution's foun dation is accepted as a very Sfc Peter for stability, the brokers declined to surrender possession of the wool until they had had time to satisfy them selves that the cheque, the sign, was good enough for the thing signified. No one could really say the brokers were not entitled to do this, and time was allowed them to have these cheques marked by the bankers, and as soon as this was done the delivery orders for the vool were to be issued. Some of the largest buyers received notices from their bankers that their wool purchase cheques had been presented for marking, but the marking of so many cheques put the bankets to very considerable in convenience. The bankers held also that the rule requiring the cheques to be marked was not in spirit with an agreement that was at one time thought to have been come to on the basis that, after satisfying themselves of the cash value of the cheques tendered in pay ment of wool purchases, delivery orders shouM issue. Yet one c*n hardly imagine any more satisfactory or re assuring way of hall-marking a cheque than the banker putting his imprimatur upon it. A.nd in the absence of this tilisinan the brokers clung to the wool. Conference after conference was held, and ultimately after concessions from both sides the thing was settled, and business proceeded. But before the settlement trade was simply paralysed. <( Wool to ilia amount of half a-million sterling was locked up in tho ware houses, chartered ships were lying idle jn the harbors, the whole current of business stopped as if by some baleful process of enchantment." And the whole thing was a sad commentary upon the commercial health of tho other Qide. It was no trade in bank stock of unstable value, of wild cat companies' shares worth thousands to-day and valueless to-morrow, of gold or silver inline shares that give promise of mi told wealth and leave so much waste paper in the owners' hands besides a legacy of calls to pay—but good, sound simple wool, for which there is always a certain njarket—so that the deadlock .could not have continued, but that it existed for even an hour and over «uch a boiie ot .contention shows how sensi tive is the feeling, and how green yet the wouid which Australia received iv the sickness that attended \\xQ i°tua | eating of her great cuntres of ooui J' »erce, |

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A German guardsman on the Alsace frontier fired and killed two Frenchmen who were found poaching in German territory. The Duuoclin Navals have gone into camp at I'ahuua Pnik. The men will be under canvas foru fortnight, during which time it is hoped some good practical training will be gono through. A syndicate of forty-soveu Wellington telegraphists drew Jeweller in Tattorsal's £100,000 sweep, but it is understood it is only half filled, and they expect to receivo about £50 each. Tho Appeal Court on Tuesdaygran ed leave to appeal to tho Privy Council in the Syden hain licensing cases, and refused to make order for the quashing of tho licenses; in the meautimo leaving the question open whether they are valid or not, and whether the houses in question c;in sell liquor, Tho United States Postmaster-General has given instructions that no letters arc to be allowed to go through the post office bearing on the coyer words "obviously intended to reflect injuriously upon the character or con duct of tho addressee." Undor this descrip tion comes letters with such inscriptions as " Bad Debt Collecting Agency," and " Coll ecting and Detective Agency," &c. The following gentlemen have forwarded donations for Friendly Societies sports: — G. A. M. Buckley Esq , trophy value £5 5s ; 1). Thomas, Esq., trophy value £2 2s ; J. C. N. Grigg, Esq., £2 ; J, C. Wason, Esq., £1 ls;G. C. Waby, Eiq., £1 Is; C, W. Purnell, Esq., £1 Is ; James Lane, Esq., £1 Is ; J. MeLaohlan, Esq., 10s. The following mcmberi of the Ashburton Rifles have been picked to fire in the match -—Timaru C Bittory N. Z. Artillery against Ashburton Rifles :—Corporals J. Baker and Pauling; Bugler Leitch ; Privates Leitch, Hodgson, Hepburn, W. Hefford, J. Wilson Page and Miller. Emergencies—Privates Clark, Green, and Rose. The match will be fired to-inoriow commencing at 11 o'clock, on the Ashburton range. Mr J. Smith the advance agent of the famous Lynch family bellringers and vocalists arrived in Ashburton to-day, to make arrangements ior the company's ap pearance here at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday and Tuesday next. Full particulars will appear in our Friday's issue. The third gathering in connection with St. Andrews Band of Hope, Rakaia, was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday evening. There was a good attendance, and Rev J. P. Riddle presided. An interesting programme waß gone through, con isting of pianoforte selections by Misses Shepherd (2) and Thompson ; songs by Misses Roe and Crawford, and Messrs Austin and P. Sharp ; and recitations by Messrs Makelin, J, Bruce, Riddle, and Sunday scholars. It is proposed to hold one more meeting this season. Both the passengers by the Ruapehu (says (he "Post") who were mentioned by cable as having died during the passage from Lon don were bound for New Zealand. Mr T. Taylor was a native of Preston, a farm labourer by occupation, and in search of employment in the colony. The Rev. David Wilson, who died from phthisis, belonged to Cornwall, and was on a trip to the colony for the benefit of his health. The Rev. gentleman was accompanied by his wife and daughter, and also by Dr Tonking as his medical attendant. The usual fortnightly meeting of Court Ashburton, Nc 6729, was held on Monday evening at tho Orange Hall, Bro Light, O R., in the eh.dr. There was a large attend ance of members. Two brethren were ad mitted on clearance. The District Secretary and District Chief Ranger visited the Court. After the business of the evenng was con cluded the visitors and me nbers adjourned to Bro Ranger's Hotel, where a capital repast was provided. After the tabes were cleared songs were given by Bros Brooking, Kersel, Cox, Biker, and Messrs Burgess and Mann; a duet by Bro Kersel and Mr rJurgess ; and a recita ion by Bro Light. The health of the D S. and D.C.R. being drunk with musical honors, an ex'reme'y pleasant evening was brought to a close. The " Argus " says ths,t Sir Geotge Grey's feminine Legislative Council offers a tempt ing field for the satirical imagination. There is no reason, of course, in the nature of things why legislators in " improvers " and bonnets, and armed with kid gloves and parasols, should not be as wise as legislators in breeches and cut away coats ; but it may be frankly adm'tted that the mental picture of a president of the Legislative Council, not in wig and robes, but in a bonnet with a fringe beneath, and w th bangles on her wrist, and restraining the shrill-voiced oratory of, say, two score political matrons, sorely pricks the humorous sensibilities Whit would be tho political ideal of a chamber of petticoated legislators t Would honourable members, in the intervals of de bate, exchange views on the last "sweet fc>\ing"in bonnets, or the best method of treating infantile ailments? [ The usual meeting of tho TinwaldSchco* Conmittee was held on Tuesday—all the members present The master's report was read, which showed a good roll number, but very poor attendance in consequence of the measles. The visiting committee reported several works douc, and the master drew attention to tho stale of the school roof and fence. The Board forwarded a circular in reforenco to the Board paying reachcrs' salaries direct and the committee favoured the proposal. Accounts amounting to £2 15s were passed for paymont. .Several minor matters were dealt with, after which the committee proceeded to fill the position cf mistrc'H out of a largo number of applica tions, and aftei caroful consideration Miss J. Taylor was appointed, subject to tho Board's approval, Tho mooting then ad* journod. At the Presbyterian Church Court recently a prominent man in public life, carried away by entlumiaßm, declared that of his j college mates of thirty years ugono fifty per cent had been brought to an untimely end by drink. The statement was accepted until it dawned upon the fathers some time afterwards that tho institution referred to was the joy and pride of the Presbyterian Assembly, and that tho principal was one of their honored members. It was then seen that tho statement rcllcoted Boriously on the religious training, and could be made to illustrate the worthlessness of Christian teaching and the failure to tiuin up fche^ 1' youth in the way they should go. Stung !iy tho charge, the principal spang into tho 1 breach to repel the assailant. j|To hia personal knowledge ho declares seventy-five per cent ot the students cited svero living still, and it was safe to say of these that strong (trinjlt had not brought down their hairs with sorrow | fco the grave. Of tho remaining twenty-five per cent ihe greater part had yet to show what their latter end would be, being pre sumably still in the land of thfl living; while of those who had died, there was but a, limited few who could in any sense be regarded as having contributed to make a horrid example of the Scotch jU'ollcgp. Statis tics are dangerous weapons to play witjh miiess th?? basis of them it) so far away that one can allege that eleven out of every ten 'Hi §9 wi 9°; Y4MM>u t b ttuy *e?f of contra. liiotiou,

AshUirton School concert to-night. r Mr R. M. Cuthbertson at Tinwald to night. At the Chri3tchurch Dog Society's Show may bo seen three live specimcntd of the Tuatara, the large native lizard from the ulands to tho North of New Zealand. The Hinds Cricket Club have arranged to give a concert in aid ot their funds on Wed nesday, November 22. As the use of the schoolroom cannot be obtained another place will have to be arranged for. The number of new bankruptcies in the whole colony for the nine months ended 30th September last was 888 ; and if the pro portion is maintained for the last quarter of the year, the total would be 517, aa against 507 for 1892. On Monday a young man named Titnpson, son of the landlord of the Alford Forest Hotel, was out shooting puraquets with a revolver when the contents were accident ally lodged in the "palm of his hand, just above tho third finger. He is being attended to at Dr Tweed's hospital, and his case is progressing favorably. The members of the Lyttelton navals i have for the last three weeks been holding their weekly parades at Fort Jervois where they are exercised with the guns at the Fort. The men expect to go into camp on the mainland behind the island on Saturday evening next, and will remain there for big gun drill, coming over to Lyttelton in the morning and going back in the evening. We had thought that of all men in the town Mr John Henry, of the Commercial Hotel, was about the best known. But evidently it is not so. We are uncertain whether the mistake was made on the cold water side of our printer's chapel or on the fire water side—at any rate the mistake was made, and Mr John Henry's name appeared in Mr Donald Oliver's article on " the un employed ""as "Herring." We tender our apologies to both gentlemen. We know the genial hoafc of the Commercial will let us off lightly, but we are aftaid the writer of the article will visit us with a flail.

HINDS.

(FROM OOR OWN COKRESPONDENT.) Electoral matters here have not shown much life so far. I hear that four candi dates are in the field for this electoral dis trict, and the pros and cons which are said by the supremely wise to form items towards the success of this candidate or of that are widely discussed. The district still continnes to improve. Every fo«t of land hereabouts has been tak«n up, and the county fenced in every direction. The bare and uninviting plain has given place to the cultivated paddock, and the landscape will in the near future present the new and agreeable features of plantation belts and clumps of trees. Sheep shearing on an extensive scale is now in progress here. The Saleyards Company have nine shearers busily employed, and the present entries for shearing do not fall far short of 30,000 sheep Last year the Company only did the shear ing. Thia year they do the woolpressing and fleece-picking, branding, carting to the station, etc., as well, and all at veiy low rates. The entries at the last two sales have been small, as neither the directors nor the farmers wish that stock should be entered which is not intended to be sold. There is no doubt, however, that after shearing large entries will be made for the monthly sales here,

COMMERCIAL.

London, November 6. A second dividend of 9,1 in the £ has been declared in. the estate of Herman Cohen and Company, formerly avryinp >n business in New Zealand, and colonial exporters. LioNnov, November 7 The New Zealand and Australian Land Company have debated a divilend at the rate of 7 per ont per annum. Three months' bills are discounted at a shvle below 2% per cent. Paais, November 7. The old Comptoir de Oompte Paris hue declared a further dividend of twelve and nk half fmucs par t-hare. (Received November 8, 11.10 a.m.) Sydney, November 8. Wheat, chick, 3* 3d ; milling 3s 7d. Oats, bright feed, 2a 9d ; seed, 3s. Bar ley, Cape, 3s. Bran, 8d to Bsi Pollard, 91. Peas, Prussian blues, 4s 61. Pota toes. New Zealand, £5 10i ; local £6 10s. Onions, £10 10. Butter, dairy uncle, 6d to 7d ; factory Bd. Ciieese 3i to sd. Bacon 5d to 6Ad. Melbourne, November 8. Wheat, 2s 101 ; flour, stono makes, £6 i 53 to £6 12s 6d ; roller brands, £7 ss. Oats, Algarian, Is 9J tv Is lid ; stout, 2s to 2s Id. Barley, Cape, 2s 6d to 2a 9d ; | malting, 5s 6d to 5s 9J. Bran, 6Jd. Pol lard, 7d to BJd. Peas, 2s 3d. Potatoes, New Zealand, £3 to £5. Onions, £9 10s. Butter, 9d, with a downward tendency. Bacon 5d to 7d. Cheese, New Zealand in oond, s|d. Adeiaide, November 8. Wheat, 2* lOd ; flour, £7 to £7 10s. Bran and pollard 7|d each.

The Rangitata Seat.

Mt* R. M. Cuthbertson addressed a meeting of electors at Wakanui school last night. About one hundred were present, including a number of ladies. Mr James Brown occupied the ch^ir. The candidate, who spoke on the lines of his Geraldine speech, was accorded a good healing. After answering a number of questions, Mr Cuthbortson was accorJed a hearty vote ol thanks, on the motion of Me D. Lodciy, seconded by Mr John Gilmour.

Distressing Accident.

(I'KU I'KKHS ASSOCIATION.) A ucKiiANi>, November 8. An ticcidonb of tho m»st distressing character, which will probably ond fatally, occurred ivt Onehunga last night. Maggie Coiitls, daughter of an engineer at iho Onohunga woollen mills, started for a little canter. Her horse became unmanageable and dashed away at a gallop. Miss Ooutts began to loose her scat, and as eho w*s falling oft', horse and ridor swept past a square telephone post. Tho srirl struck the post with torrilio foreo, anil nearly tho whole of hor faco was cut away as with a knife. The base of the brain was fractured, the noso almost entirely severed fruin tho faco, tho mouth wag perfectly lacerated, one oyo \v.*s cuin plotoly destroyed. Maggio Uoutts is only 18 years of ago, and of an unusually bright and spirited temperament

LABOR ITEMS.

JEW rilKSb ASSOCIATION. London, Novombor 7. The miners at Wigan dynamited an hotel, the landlord of which refused to further assist the inon, vviio declined to resume work at six shillings per day. The ditt'ortMice between the colliery owners and the irnners re wages is only lire per cent. English newspapo'rs strongly urge a settlement.

Commercial Morality in Dunedin.

A LIVELY DISCUSSION. [I'BR PRKSS ASSOCIATION.] Duneoin, November 6. Ab (ho Presbyterian Synod there was rather an angry discussion concerning commercial moiality. On the deliverance re the state of religion, Mr E. B, Cargill strongly condemned the charged of dis honesty which had been made against farmers and merchants. There was no foundation for them. The Rev J, Gibb said there were business men whose word was as good as their bond, but there were those who admitted it was hard to live up to the Sermon on the Mount and be honest. Mr Cargill,—"Jt is false, an unscrupulous falsehood." Mr Gibb claimed tha Moderator's protection. Mr Oarg 11 «aid he claimed protection. Was the whole community to be traduced in this way % The thing was utterly false. I Mr Gibb asad he was explaining that in the face of keen competition and the cutting down of prices it was difficult for a man to be honest. Mr Cargill was an honest man, and he thanked God there were others in his congregation, but with few exceptions business men would tell them it was extremely difficult to be scrupulously , honest- The Church ought to sympathise I with these man. There were others who could, if they tried, be more honest. Mr Cargill said he was astonished at such claptrap being applauded. The Mode rator said they should discuss the matter calmly. Mr Gibb said Mr Cargill was ihe offender, and he ought to know better, Mr Cargill said he would leave the Synod. He could not sit and hear a parcel of people applauding the things they were doing. Mr Gibb said there were commercial sins which required to be repressed. What was wanted was united action. Mr Keith Ramsay also objected to the deliverance, and said there was no foundation for the reference made to commercial morality. After further discussion, in. which Mr Cargill said in fifty years' experience he had never been asked to do anything not in accordance with morality, tha deliverance was referred back to alter the terms.

NEW BUILDINGS.

MR BULLOCK'S SHOPS.

Amidst the present general growl cf depression and bad times, it is refreshing to be able to chronicle a few facts which help to prove that, with all the complaints that we hear, in this borough at least things are not so bad as they are painted. The allusion is to the many now buildings which have been built lately, their con struction going a long way to prove that prosperity and, what is equally important, enterprise exist in the town. Only a few months back a disastrous fire left the sites of Messrs Lublow and H»mpton's shops at the end of the Arcade a shapeless and unsightly mass of charred ruin?. Already Mr Bullock has had these ruins replaced by two substantial brick edificeß, built by Messrs Muir and Beid. The shops are fine, roomy compartments, well plastered throughout, and judging by thric appear ance should be everything that their pre sent occupiers wish in the way cf conve uience. One is being used as a grocer's shop by Mr David Macphersoa, and the. other by Mr vVilliam Pickford for a cabi net making and furnishing establishment. The building certainly improves the ap pearance of Tancred street, and should in crease its value as a business thorough fare.

DR LEAHY'S HOUSE.

Ar.o her new building has just been completed. The reference this time is to 4 private residence for Dr Leahy. For several months the section at the corner of Cass and Burnett streets, tiear the Fire Biigade station has been turned from a comparatively useles3 piece of ground into a veritable woikshop of carpenters, brick layers, plumbers, painters and other craftsmen, with the result that a handsome two sioreyed brick building with cut buildings and stables has made its ap pearance. In regard to the material used, Mr Bullock doubtless chose brick for his ■■shop from a business point of view, as being more economical for many reasons, but with the doctor, as the manner in which the work has been done shows, the object was not so much economy as health and appearance. A visitor can see at once that these objects have been secured. The doctor's new residence comprises fourteen rooms in all, each being plastered throughout, and fitted with every con venience. Fireplaces are in all the rooms ; those in the drawing-room and the dining room being open and having college bars, with mantel-pieces of handsome marble. The front door, which opens into a fine roomj hall, is mada of real English oak, specially ordered from Home, and is a solid and imposing piece of timber. A special feature of the interior is the very neat varnishing and veining, the work of Mr J. Wilson. Mr R. Bird, who was also architect for Mr Bullock's shops, drew up the plans for the building, and Messrs Brown and Smith were the con tractors. Mr J. Crum superintended the brick work, Messrs Hardley Bros, plumb ing, etc., and Mr W. Strange the plaster ing, the garden being laid out by Mr Joseph Scaly. On Thursday last, by which time most of the work had been ocuipleted, the doctor and Mrs Leahy gave a house-warming, inviting all those who had taken part in the erection of the building and their friends. A most enjoyablo evening was spent, nearly sixty persons partaking of the doctor's hospitality. The drawing room, the floor of which has been laid with an occasional dance in view, was well "warmed" by lovers of tho "light fantastic," to music supplied by Mrs Olaridge. Songs were numerous, step dances w«re also there, and what w»s a novelty to most —a whistling solo admir ably rendered by a lady. Mr Bird, on behalf of those present, thanked the doctor and Mrs Leahy for the manner in which they had been ontertained that evening. He thought tho doctor was to be congratulated on erecting n substan tial building—using wholly local labor— which was a credit to the town. He wished tlioir boats unbounded prosperity in their new home. Messrs Brown, McMillan, and Smith also spoko eulogis ing their host and hostess' hospitality, and fcho doctor responded. While thank ing them for their good wishes he could not but compliment thorn on the manner and tho spirit with which the whole of tl>e work had been carried out. The doctor shifted into the new promises on Monday.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseives responsible tor she opinions expiesscd by our correspondents.)

MR McLACHLAN AS A LIBERAL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I notice Mr McLaehlan's friends have set themselves a very difficult task, and, tor those who enjoy ingenious argu ment, a Irgh'y interesting one. They undertake to prove—Euclid notwith standing—that magnitudes which coincide with one another—that is, which exac ly fill the same space—are not eqral to one another. They admit t>at Mr McLichtan was for many years a strong supporter of Sir John HalJ. Yet Mr McLashlan is, and always was, a good Liberal. Bub Mr Waby, for doing exactly the simo thiog, is or was on that accoutit, and for no other reason, a Conservative. As an opponent of Mr McLachlan I have a much easier problem for h's friends and supporters ; it is this—if Mr Mc- Lachlau had gained a seat in 1890, what would his attitude to the Liberal party have been ? The three great reforms the Liberals claim to have carried during the last three years are—the land and income tax, the extension of the franchise to women, and the reform of the liquor con trol law. Mr McLachlan was opposed to all three. I take the following from the Ohriatchurch "Pr»ss" report of Mr McLachlan's speech at Southbridge on November 20, 1890—" The town Liberals went in for a land tax because they had no land, the country Liberals for a property tax because they had no property. Land and property of all kinds should be taxed. Widows and others who had estates should have the franchise, but why should a man's wife have the franchise, when she would probably go in opposition to him." (There's a Liberal for you.) "If a woman had the franchise she would have a right ■ to go to Parliament. She would do no good there because her mission was to do good to her husband and not to the country. He brought Sir John Hall down to the electorate some years ago to I assist in ousting the Grey Government. He was opposed to a land tax as a means of raising revenue; but it might be necesaaiy to usesomeextraordinarj means ,to gain an end. He would, however, ' consult the electors before he would vote for a land tax. He was not well acquainted with the licensing law, knew more of the stuff that was sold. Was In favor of the present law, but did Dot think compensation was required."—l am, etc, James Keik.

IN REPLY TO MR WASON.

TO THE EDITOft. Sir,—l have not had the honor of Knowing Mr Wason for nearly a quarcer of a cencury, and know him now only in hia capacity as a public man ; and I pre sume that he will admic that his public utterances are matter for public comment. The idea of privately^correcting mistakes made on a public platform is simply absurd. One might as well ask Mr Wason to write privately to the editor of the \ ''Prohibitionist," instead of publicly, on platform and in the press, describing its criticism as *'a grossly unfair attack." I am glad Mr Wason has no quarrel wish me, and wish to assure him that 1 have no quarrel with him either. But when Mr Wason publicly criticises the leaders and policy of the prohibition movement he must i.ot be surprised if ha is publicly criticised in return.—l am, etc., Samurl Li.why.

The Salvation Army.

A LIEUTENANT SENT 10 PRISON FOR A MONTH E OR OBSTRUCTION. (From " News of the World," Sept 23.) Charles Dobson, a lieutenant in the S ilvation Army, appeared at the Tftames Police Coutrfc to answer an adjourned summons charging him with causing an obstruction in Kerby street, Poplar- The snmmuns was tiken cut by Mr Frank Jones, proprietor of the Recreation Tavern. East India Road, who complained that on the night of Sunday week defen dant and between twenty and thirty other members of the Salvation Army assembled outside his house and joined in a religious service. A crowd assembled, the result being tht Mr Jones' business was seriously interfered with. Defendant was asked to go away but refused. At the last hearing Mr Mead adjourned the ca^e in order that defendant might consult w«th his superiors. Mr L. G. Sandford, who represented defendant, now said chat since the last hearing defendant had, as suggested by his Worship, consulted with his superiors as to whether he could give an undertaking not to again hold meetings on the spot mentioned. He (Mr Sandford) regretted that no such undertaking could be given, and that defendant would bow leave the matter in his Worship's hands. Mr Mead very much regretted the decision, and added tha law must be vindicated. Defendant would have to pay a fine of 40*. Mr Stern, who prosecuted, asked for costs, as the nuisance had been going on for some months, and at last had got intoler able. Mr Mead declined to give costs. Defendant said he had no money, where upon Mr Mead ordered him to be imprisoned for one month.

Ashburton Horticultural Society.

Tha annual meeting of the Ashburton Horticultural Society was held last evening. There was a fair attendance, and the Presi dent, the Hen. Major Steward, occupied the chair. The Chairman read the annual report and balance sheetwhichshowedlheoperations of the Society for the past year on the whole to have been satisfactory ; also recommend ing certain necessary addi'ions to tha rules. The annual show held in the Arcade on February IS had been very successful. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £30 2s 9d. The report and balance sheet were adopted. It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to write to Mr W. Bickerstaff, a member of the Society, expressing its sincere sympathy with him in his bereave ment in the loss of his wife. The election of officers was then proceeded with. Major Steward declined to be re-elected as Presi dent, as he had not sufficient time to attend to the duties of the office, and on his sugges tion Mr S. H. Graves was elected to the position. The remaining offices were filled as follows :—Patrons, Major Steward, Messrs D. Thomas, Hugo Friedlander, M. Stitt, E. G. Wright, C W. Puruell, C. J. Harper, J- Grigg, J. C. Wason, G. A. M. Buckley, and R. Friedlander ; vice-president. Mr K. W. Hamner; treasurer, Me W. H. Rule; secretary, Mr J. C. Cawsey; committee, Messrs W. Bickerstaff, W. 0. Davis, R. Js.. Leohner, J. Tasker, E. J. Paul, R. M- Cutli bertson, R. Elston, VV. W. Smith, R, McDonald, G. F. Dodds, J. Tucker, and D. Macphersou; auditor, Mr A. J. Muller. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Lsohncr for his past services to the Society as secretary Mr Lcchner suitably responded, expressing his regret that he was not able to stand for re-election. A vote cf thanks to the chair closci the meeting.

The Carcoar Murderer.

Sydney, November 7. The Executive lias considered Glas son's case and has decided, that h(j is sane. The execution will probably place on November 21st. (Received November 8, 11.15 a.m.) Sydney, November 8. The execution of Glasson, the Car coar murderer, has been definitely fixed to lake place in Bathui'st gaol Oft the 29th ins*, ' ; ! '"'

CABLE SUMMARY.

President Cleveland declares that the repeal of the Sherman silver law is certain to induce a revival of trade, as confidence is already restored. The fanners in Rushville, Tennes see, hanged a family of four negroes, including a girl, owing to their having committed a number of incendiary acts. ' The death is announced of the Chinese giant, Chang Woofow, aged \-\ lhf.^ ceft d ' who was eight feet high, exhibited himself in the Colonies some years ago. The "Times " asserts that the free trade minority in Australia is growing more articulate, and the late establish ment of reciprocity with Canada will create a market. A Chinaman named Ah Duck killed a-young man named Fred Pais'ey with a knife at Forbes, New South Wales, on founday, and committed suicide by taking poison last night. Duck con -1 f essed to the crime, and said his reason ' was that Paisley had used insulting " words to him.

BRAZIL.

[per press association.] (Received November 8, 10.30 a.m.) Rio de Janeiro, November 7. President Peixoto ig equipping several warships in New York. They will sail as belonging to private citizens, . and under the American flag.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

P«R PRESS ASSOCIATION.

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PANAMA CANAL FRAUDS.

London, November 7. Dr. Cornelins Hertz, for whose arrest a warrant was issued in Paris in connection with the Panama Canal frauds, is improving in health, and the French Government has applied to Lord Rosebery, Foreign Secretary, for an extradition warrant.

OBITUARY.

Sir Andrew Clark, the eminent physician, aged 67. Mr Gladstone was completely upset on receiving the news of Sir Andrew Clarke's death. He was about to address the House when the message was brought to him, but he postponed his speech and immediately left the chamber.

EVICTIONS IN MAYO.

In connections with the evictions in Mayo county, it is reported that the Chief Secretary for Ireland will take proceedings against Messrs W. M. Field, M.P., St. Patrick's, Dublin, and S. L. P. Hayden, M.P. for Bosconiinon, for unlawful assembly.

MR GLADSTONE.

Mr Gladstone refused to introduce an Evicted Tenants Bill or a Miners Eight Hours Bill during this session oa the ground of diversity of opinion, nor will he grant the Radicals a day to discuss the Matabele incident.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

It is reported at Dublin that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of John Redmond on a charge of inciting.

THE ALPS.

Rome, November 7. The opening of a garrison in the higher Alps will lake place in Decem ber. The press censure the action of the authorities.

MONUMENT.

Miss Theoino Cohen's monument o£ Miss Pearson, a red cross nurse, has been unveiled in Florence.

GAMBLING SCANDAL.

Berlin, November 7. A gambling scandal among the military officers has come to light. A captain, who was sentenced to a term of imprisonment for his connection with the affair, committed suioide.

LABOR.

Pahis, November 7. The disorder in Marseiles continues, the police being powerless to cope with the strikers. The strikers at Freyme saturated tram cars with petroleum, and set fire to them.

As Ashantee Rising.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received November 8, 10.40 a.m.) London, November 7. News has been received that a re bellion has broken out in Ashantee on the Gold Coast of Western Africa, and the rebel natives stoned the King to death in Oooniassie, the capital. A body of Houssa police have left Elinina to suppress the outbreak.

DISTRICT COURT.

The following is the business to come before His Honor Jadsje Ward at the District Court sitting which will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday next:—Two motions under the Adoption of Children Acb, 1881.—(Mr Crisp.) Trustees of ftobert Alcorn v. Samuel Boyle—£l99 7ss fou goods and c&sh advanced.—(Mr Purnell for plaintiffs.)

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QWING TO DTJLNESS OF THE.BEABOM G. J. KEILL and Co. ARE SELLING- Women's Strong Corsets at 2a fi 1 , • s Women's Hats of every dascnption at vovy low pu^s White Muslin 4U per yard Good Washina frint 3|:l N«w Dress Goods 4^d > Double Be:l White Twill Shooting 9Ad Children's Sunshades la each CLOTHING- CLOTHING j^"tffI?WW SOIM. OOiBAOTBD ALL WuOL, 2ls Boys Suits 4* lid , Men's and Boys' Straw Hats from 6d Boys' Felt Hats Is 3d Men's Felt Hats 2s 6d BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS. . In BOOTS we DEET COMPETITION for Quality and Price. Men's Bluchers 53 Men's Nailed Shooters 8* 01. Women's Strong Boots 63 9d 2fK to*^W AwMlXn Leather and Canvas. Shoes G. I NEILL & CO.'S. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET. CASH.-SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS. qiHIS SPACE is RESERVED for particulars of NEW GOODS, comprising GOLD AND SILVER JBWBLI/EBY -AND HIC*H CLASS SILVER * E.P. WARE For the CHRISTMAS TRADE, to be opened up by .8. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



* " Wanted j S" TUDY "Heaithand[use Jumbo Brand , Baking Powder. Purest and best^ O OFFER as a Beverage is more pala table and wholesome than Tea. Uae Oriental Coffee EW Snv.ked Barracouta and Macke- \ rel (cheap), Bon anas, Lemons. Orargps, Tomato Sauce, Marm-ilade, aid Plants at Whittington's. D" iTRLEiTor 1894.—L. F. Anmibwes ; AND CO. y^ HRTSTMAS Caids for your friends in the Old Country at L. F. Andkewes Ayr? Co. HJL 7 111JI Oi'-niges, and ripe Bin\naa for f-aie by Mrs James, East Sorbet. 10 101 WANTED Known—Spectacles, eye proVctora. Goggles, FuWo », ' and everythin - in tho optical Hoe at S. ■ Bauer's, Optici vn. ! T^\ONT Forget to send youc Bicycles "XJ along to the Old Kindergarten to oe repaired, at moderate rates. ' ANTED Known—That A. J. Walker repairs Bicycle?, Sewing, Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and ali descriptions of light machinery. IF yoi. want fitst-class fruit go to Adams' for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland 1 and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. MEDICAL Coils made and repaired on the thortt-st notice at easy pric«s at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. ERBAITBeer, Ginger Beer, Rasp benvade, home made Jams and Marmalade* and all fresh fruit in season. HOULT, East Street, Ashburton. 10 18 BOOKS in good order and complete bought or taken in exchange. New Stock arriving every week. Circulating Library.—J Maksdkn, Newsagent. r7"HK~B> at JSickel Watch in the M.*ik«: / for 15s. Usually sold by Jewells | At from 20i fco 25 i each. Specially made in England to our order —John Oku and Co. „____. fiETCKET and Lawn Tennis Material J ju<st unpacked at reduced press. New Books, Games and Fancy Goods AH eoods reduced in price for c*sh tlm imnth. —L. F. Andkewes and Co, Statlonwra'Hril. J'") OOKS in great variety to suit all ) classes of readers, at the Railway Book Stall. __^ 7_loi CTOMERSET Meat Mart. J'he oldest £*} the largest, tha best, and the cheap «A. Small 'Hoods a specialty. FuJ weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W, J. SunocK. 4+182 The IlolUt;*vs. IN Order to keep pace with the rush of , Tailoring Orders already received, we have enst-»ge'd a number of extra 'rands (first-class tailors). Customers requiring NewSiuVs, efc.. f"r the Holidays should ( leave their orders ai f ar 1/ as po'sible. \ JUST OPENED OUT Newest Mat eriala for Sr-ite, Coatings, Trouserings, Fancy Summer t Vestiiign, Cricket, Tennis : and Cyclic Cos- ' tumes, exs.s. Ocarama. Three Oases of Novelties in Tics, Hats, Shirts, etc.. for the present season. i GENTS' BOOTS AND SHOES. J CRAIGHBAD & BBBBYMAN, THE LT? VDING TAIT,O!iS AND OUT- , FITTERS, A S H_]L_F_J* JL-2.-?: - TTfte Best Tei* ' IS CANTERBURY for the monoy, and < frtso from any excess of aslringency. ( COUNTESS Bs. l\ ASK ¥OUR au<x;j2t(3 *



I V\7"ANTED. —Everyone to know that J ' * we have too much Stock, and too x little money.—Mitchell and Turner. Ti 7 ANTED— Buyers of drapery and \ V clothing, to see the value we are are offering —Mitchell & Turner. WANTET)— Mothers of families to know that we cannot be beaten for value in Drapery and Clothing.— Miichell & Turner. rpIRKWOOD, short lengths and dry Xj for sale. Orders left with Mr [James, Fruit Shop, East street, or at M*yo's Garden, Hampstead. 10 75 WANTED Known—W. H- Collier's noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s i Bd, have just arrived in ail sites. PRESENTS— Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing 6 t c ,_tjL. C Sbgers, Melford House. FOR Bread, Scones, Pastry, etc, you will find Jumbo Baking Powder unsurpassed. RIKNTAL Coffee is the blend of the Choicest Ceylon and Mocha. Try it. 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 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. Alcobj), Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines n Drapery, etc., now oeingsold ; also presents to all purchasers. H 0. Segebs, Melford House. WANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melfori> House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. BANG ! Bang! Bang ! Guns ! Guns I Guns ! by the best makers and itted with all the latest improvements, j Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, \md Cases at J. W. Hartley's, East I ■>treat. Guns repaired. "vTT^Olayour Plumber? Why W. VV Habdley, who in a Manufacturer if Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Saths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. WANTED Known.—To make room lor Spring bouts I will give ten per cent for ca«-h. Repairs done at once cheaour than ever to stay bad times over at J.'Moisos, Premier Hoot maker. 8 18 «jfTHERE do you gee your Ironmon- YV gery % At Hakdlev hof cour.se, where we get the bent value in Sheet L^ad, Nails, Locke, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gors# Knives, Spades and Forks, Jjsrtipn, Fender am' Fire Irony, and anything yon require TO LKT—Dvvellinghouse c£ six room with bay window and verandah, con vonienHy situated in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on easy terms, Town So f-ion 439, together witi; //-roomed cottage thereon. All in good order Well fci'.u atc-fl in Tancred scroet. I T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—(S Acres, all in Englinn grasses, not far from tho I'insraM S tlo yard.}. A property such as this has often been askisd for T BULLOCK "~TINWALD.— TO LET, Cottage situated in Upland Street, not far from the English Churoh, S T. BULLOCK. TO LET temporarily, for Own? only, 372 Acres near the County Salejravds. Attply to T. BULLOCK. i?4.A—FOR SALE, T.S. 708 well chJ -T.\J situated in Wills .street, not lur from t}ie Post Osco and Railway Station. t*rioe as aboye. '^orms if ro quircd, T. BULLQtfK,



NEW ZEALAND Cf,OTiiiMC* Factory SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS FOR THIS WEEK. BOOTS I HATS NEW PATTERNS HOOTS JtiAlkS buuio in Mon . B Boys , & BOOTS Youths' Suits; HATS BOOTS HATS BOOTS Tennis Shirts Cricket Shirts HATS BOOTS Cyding Shirtß hats BOOTS HATS BOOTS ALb Njjw Goods> HATB BOOTS HATS BOOTS White Shirts Regatta Shirts] HATS BOOTS Oxford Shirts HATS BOOTS Tho Ijiirgosfc stook hats BOOTS *n Ashburton. HATS BOOTS HATS BOOTS TIES- TIBB. TIES HATS BOOTS '^00 our Special Dis play in Windows. HATS BOOTS HALTJSNSTBIN BROS. ALEX HENDRY, Miuiager 1



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HoUiOWAY's PiUjS.—Changes of tempera ture and weather frequently upsofc persons who are careful of their health, and parti cular in thoir dick Those corrective, puri fying, and gentle aperient pills are the best remedy for all defective action cf the diges tive organs. They augment tho appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway'a Pills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that acconnfc are peculiarly adapted for tho young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so it will preserve it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities, and the impossibility of its doiug harm. Tl'H 13KST RKMIIDY FOR iNinCuSTION-Kotton'S CuxVulie I'ills nio coulldoutly recommended list is;s"Li & ; *tf s, st!- r ass? throughout the worK,



HA.WUKB* 8««^BM«»Iyp*i Extract Tlioro are imitations of Eucalypti Extract iv th market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Oar Pure Volatile Euca lypti Kxtraet, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878 we state: — It is proved by tests made by the Medicial Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswal i, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greif swald, that only produces that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinoui and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT according to these authorities, and accorjing to Pro lessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of A merica, is the only extract corrtispondingto scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as: an internal madicamont. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received dist nction at Exhibitions aa commercial articles and are used for mechanical pur* poses only are discernible :— 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extr«c . de velops most freely through its surplus of qxysrer ).■ 2 By their alcoholic thitt and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the, presence of acid* 3, By their taste, the result of the contracting toft dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, w oallol eucalypti extracts uMBg applied by mistake in eaaes of croup, bronchitis, diph-^^^H ihcria, internal inflammations, dysentery, wounds, thq^^H thoc ■'usequeuccsre most appalling. For safety Rlwaj^^H ask always for laMtlwr and S<m»' Kmcmlrj^^^^M Cxtract and get the old, well-tested and - j^^^^^H pre'iia/atiou.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Anstmluu-^^^^^H