MAIL NOTICES.

Mails for the Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez, also Ceylon > India, Japan, Straits Settlements, Mediterranean ports, etc., close at Auckland per Te Anau on Wednesday 7th, at 4 p.m. For Fiji, per Tairori on Wednesday, 7th.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr A. De B. Brandon, the present; Mayor will again contest the Mayoralty of Well* ingfcon. A man named Samuel Bryenton died sud denly from syncope of the heart on Thurs day Christchurch. Train arrangements and excursion fares m connection with the Christchurch Show and 1 races are advertised m this issue. In France 148,808 families have claimed exemption from certain taxes recently voted by the Government, on account of having seven or more children. In 1749 the habital users of the English language did not number more than 30,000,000; m 1892 their number waa estimated at 105,000,000. A man has been committed for trial at Adelaide on three charges of stealing collection boxes belonging to the Children's Hospital. Forty of the "boxes were stolen. Rear-Admiral Cyprian Bridge succeeds Rear-Admiral Bowden Smith on the Australian station and is expected out, with his staff, by the s. s Ballarat. Mr Jbriedlander's Border Leicester four tooth ram, which took first prize at the Show here yesterday, was sold after the Show to Mr Orbell, of Waimate, for the handsome price of fifteen guineas. The Mayor of Christchurch is taking steps to collect a relief fund m connection with the Wairarapa disaster. Several local societies have offered their services towards the promotion of a concert. The name of Alex Dunbar, son of Mr Dtmbar, of Lake Heron, and a passenger by the illfated Wairarapa, appears on the list of those saved. Mr Dunbar will arrive m Ash burton m a few days. The body of Carl Petersen, seaman on the barque Elizabeth Graham, who has been missing since October 23 was found floating m Lyttleton Harbor on Thursday night. At the inquest on Friday a verdict of accident ally drowned was returned. At the Wesleyan Church to-morrow even ing the Rev. T. G. Brooke will continue hi monthly sermons to young men, and wil take as his special themo ' The Wreck of the Wairarapa. All interested are cordially invited. The brother of Caseria, the murderer o President Carnot, committed suicide a Turin. He had been employed as a man servant for some time at the house of Signor Dimiehels, and ever since the fearful crim s of his brother has been very low-spirited. In a fife of despair he blew out his brains. In connection with Sfc Stephen's Church Mission there will be a special service, for men only, to-morrow. Sunday, at 4 p.m., and on Monday to Wednesday inclusive there will be Holy Communion, with address, at 7 30 a.m., Evensong and Intercession at 4 30 p.m., and after instruction at 8 p.m. The Duchess of Somerset, nee Sheridan, visiting a draper's shop m London, having purchased some goods, inquired whether they wereforthcoming. The principal asked her: " Was it a gentleman with largo whiskers who waited upon you, madam ?" She replied : " No ; it was a nobleman with a bald head." An introductory service will be held m St. Stephen's Church this evening at eight o'clock to receiver the missioner—the Rev A. W. Robinson. The services on Sunday will be early celebration of Holy Communion at 8.30; the usual services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.; and also special services for children at 2.45, and for men only at 4 p.m. On Sunday afternoon theßev John Hosking will lecture m the Oddfellows' Hall on religious quacks. As the rev. gentleman has achieved ooasiderable popularity with the lecture, an hour at the hall m the after noon will be well spent. The. Rev Mr Hosking will also occupy the pulpit of the Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday. The Presbyterian pulpits at Ashburton (morning and evening) and Wakanui (after noon) will be occupied on Sunday by the Rev Gordon Webster, M.A., of St Andrew's, Christchurch. The rev, gentleman tdkes the place of the Rev. G. B Inglis, who, to recruit his health, is about to visit the hot springs, but en route will take the St. An drew's services to-morrow. The Governor and Lady Glasgow on Friday evening presented certificates m con nection with the St. John's Ambulance Asso ciation at Christchurch. In all ninety-four certificates were presented. On the motion cf his Excellency it was resolved " That this Committee recommend the Central Executive Committee m London to confer on Drs Hacon, Irving, and Thomson the order of St. John of Jerusalem as some recognition of their services." His Excel lency referred feelingly to the wreck of the Wairarapa. One Box op Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s Gd each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drih;-Compahy, Lincoln, England.

Determined Suicide.

A man named James Begg, a black smith, formerly <,f Tinwald and Spread Eagle, but for the past week resident at Allenton, committed suicide e?rly this morning by hanging or drowning himself, or both. It appears that the body was found (by deceased's son) floating m the , Wakanui creek at a distance of about, twelve chains from the house, attached by" a halter, which waa tightly fastened round the neck, the other end of the rope being tied to a tree, ir, being evident that Begg first made fast the rope, then slipped the noose over his head and jumped into the water. Tt is believed that he was of unsound mind, having lately had a good deal of trouble. He leaves a widow and large family of young children. An in quest was proceeding when we went to press.

Postsessional Address.

I Wa#ganlti, November 2 Mr Willia addressed the electors last night and was wejl received. He gave a rim resume of the work of the past session praranfc the action of the Government m nigh terms and contending that they were ttte best administration yet formed m tha colony. He was accorded % vote of thinks'

THE WRECK OF THE WAIRARAPA.

Melbourne, November 2 The tf Ar^us " says the commander of the Wairarapa proved devoted to duty, and m face of his death ques tions are withheld. The paper com ments upon the singularity of the fact that there are more wrecks of inter colonial steamers than vessels from abroad. The " Age" says that to landsmen the disaster looks like rash navigation to let the vessel tear along m. a pitch dark night m a region studded with rocks and islands, with little apparent heed to the ship's exact po&ition.

Auckland, November 2 Mr Henderson, local manager of the Union Company, has gone to Great Barrier. He will report on the condition of the wreck and the action of the Company as to salvage. A movement is on foot for the ladies of Auckland to act with a view of affording help to private sufferers by the Wairarapa. The Premier has authorised the Mayor to expend £100 m relieving [necessitous cases. Inspector Hickson has been authorised by Government to give the Great Barrier natives tea, flour, and sugar to the fextent of £20 to replace the stores given to the ship wrecked people: Wellington, November 2 Government has availed itself of Admiral Bowden Smith's offer, and made arrange ments by which H.M.S. Royalist proceeds i at once from Auckland to the scene of the wreck to render all and any service that may ! be deemed necessary, and this of course will consist chiefly of the recovery and decent j interment of the dead. From advices re ceived by officials here, it appears that 1 the ! bodies of two women, victims of the wreck, | were interred at Great Barrier before the ' return of the Argyle from Auckland. They were quite nude from contact with the shore and disfigured beyond recognition. Mis Wheatley was a passenger to Gis borne on a three months' holiday from Home, and Mr Stuckey was on his way from England to Feildiag. Both are unaccounted for- Mr P. S. Ledger, a well known citizen, booked at Sydney to come by the Waira rapa, but as the steamer threatened to be crowded he changed to the Hauroto, by which steamer he arrived yesterday. Mr McOowan, Commissioner of Taxes, also intended to come by the ill-fated vessel, | and had actually I*engagedl*engaged a forward cabin. At the last monrcnt he was persuaded by Mr Reidj Premier of New South Wales, to wait for the Hauroto. Mr J. C. White, of Sydney, a gentleman \ of eighty-five years of age, who was among the drowned, was one of the^ earliest of the hardy squatting pioneers who took and held the famous Darling downs of Queens land, then known only as Morton Jug, an outlying convict settlement of New South Wales. Later he took an active part m the political life of the infant colony. For some years past Mr White has made his home m Sydney, but it was his custom to spend part of the summer m New Zealand, chiefly with his son, who resides m Dunedin and is one of the firm of Chapman and White, solici tors. The Mayor of Wellington to-day tele graphed to the Mayor of Auck'and and to Mr James Mills General Manager of the Union Steam Ship Company asking whether 1 relief was needed. The Town Clerk replied, (t Yes " " Mr Mills has replied " " cannot say as regards passengers, suggest you communi cate with the Mayor of Auckland who will be able to get a good idea from the survivors. As regards the crew, the majority of those lost were single and I am not aware if they had anyone dependent upon them, but m six or eight cases the bread-winner has been taken away and some assistance will be required. Meantime the Company will be glad to make an immediate contribution of £100 to any fund initiated. In consequence of these telegrams the Mayor has decided to call a public meeting on Monday night and is also calling a meeting of those willing to act on the committee for to-morrow morn | ing-

DEATH OF THE CZAR.

London, November 1 | Tha Czar died at 3 p.m. St. Petersburg, November 2 I The Czar was informed on Tuesday j that all chance of his recovery was 1 hopeless. He was perfectly composed, and was happy that he had not died abroad. He received the sacrament on Tuesday morning, and after some hours of sharp suffering, pain ceased. He was conscious to the last, and blessed each child. The Czarina was with him all the time and he died m her arms. The several Grand Dukes and courtiers took a farewell of the deceased monarch and their oath of allegiance to the Czar Nicholas. The body of the Czar will be em balmed m Li vadia and then conveyed m the Imperial yacht to Odessa, escorted by the Black Sea fleet. On arrival at Odessa the coffin will be placed on board a train en route for St Petersburg but at each important station a short stop page will be arranged m order to allow ' the military to do honor to the dead. The deceased will be buried m the citadel of St Peter and St Paul about a fortnight hence. All the theatres and cafes m St Petersburg were closed on receipi of the news of the death. Quite a gloom was cast over the whole of Russia, and profound regret is expressed through out Europe. There is deep emotion m Paris, where the flags of all the prefec tures were lowered to half-oiast and draped with crape. London, November 2. The European and London news papers publish generous eulogies of the Czar, and point to him as the preserver of peace. The news of the death reached the Prince of Wales shortly after he left Vienna. All the royal families have sent messages of condolence to the Czarina. Berlin, November 2 The news of the death of the Czar I reached the Emperor during his attencl [ ance at a banquet m Stettin. Referring to the calamity he said that the event was one of far-reaching gravity, and he trusted that Heaven would give the Czar's successor strength to administer a difficult office. Sydney, November 2 A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued announcing the death of the Czar and ordering ninety minute guns to be fired to-morrow. [Me7i of the Tine says of the deceased sovereign: — Alexander 111 (Alexandro vitch), Emperor and Autocrat ov All The Russias, who succeeded to the throne on the j murder of hia father by Nihilist conspirators on March 13th, N. B.ISSI, was born* March 10th, 1845. For some time after his elevation to the throne he seldom appeared m public, Hit lived m the closest retirement a*- Jgatschina, being m constant dread of the machinations of the secret societies of Socialists. His coronation took place at yfoscow, May 27th, ISB3. He married m 1866. Mayy-Feodrovna (formerly Mary Sophia Frederic Bagmar), daughter of Chris tian IX, King of Denmark, and sister of the Princess of Wales and the King of Greece. The principal concern of the Czar has been to put down Nihilism ; to develop the military power of Russia j to organise her Asiatic and Caucasian provinc3s ; and to keep a steady &ye wpoa Ctonßtautinople.J

THE NEW CZAR.

(Received November 8, 10 10 a,m.) St. Petersburg, November 2 The new Czar Nicholas has pub lished his manifesto, m which he solemnly vows to make the peaceful ] development of the power and glory of Russia and the happiness of his sub jects his sole aim. He appoints the Grand Duke George, his younger brother, his successor, until God shall bless his forthcoming marriage with a son.

CRICKET.

Asiibmton v fjjeraiaiue.

A match between the Ashburton and Geraldine Cricket Clubs was played yester day m the Domain. The weather was per fection and there would doubtless have been a large attendance of spectators but for the fact that the Show grounds drew together nearly the entire population of the town and a very large proportion of that of the county. As is was there was a good sprinkling of spectators during the progress of the match. The visitors went first to the wickets and registered for the innings a total of 63 —all for runs, no extras—which speaks well for the straight bowling of the local team, Pauling bowling sixteen overs for six wickets. l)r Hislop put together 24, R. H. Fearpoint 12, and A. Sugden 11. For Ashburton A. A. Fooks was top score with 20, the others making double figures being G. Andrews 14, and T* Pauling 13, the innings closing for 66. In their second innings the visiting team ran up a total of 111 of which Dr 1 Hislop contributed 44, and Sugden, 21, and time not, permitting of the match being played out it was decided on the first innings by a majority of two m favor of Geraldine, Following ia the complete score— Geraldine. First Innings. Second Innings. Sugden A b Pauling lib Pauling ... 21 | Beckett J B c Todd b Pauling ... 0 b Pauling ... 7 Fish Wb Peters ... 1 b Andrews ... 6 MacdonaldTßc Denshire b Paul ing 8 b Pauling .... 6 Pearpoint R H b Peters 12 b Andrews ... 5 Hislop Dr c Fooks b Flemming ... 24 b Pauling ... 44 Macdonald WE b Pauling ... 2 b Pauling ... 0 Morrison R c and b c Denshire b Pauling .„ 4 Pauling ... 5 Kalaugher J H b Pauling ... 4 not out ... 7 Smith F W run out 4 Hodges J C not out 2 not out ... 2 Byea ... 0 6 Leg Byes ..« 0 0 Wides ... 0 2 No Balls ... 0 0 68 Total ... ill ASHBTJRTOK. First Innings. Andrews G c Hislop b Fidh 14 Bourke C c Sugden b Fish ... ... 0 Fooks AA c Sugden b Morrisoa ... 20 Denshire W B c Hislop b Fish 7 Pauling T b Beckett ... 13 Fleming st b Beckett 3 Peter J 1 b w b Beckett 3 G/antDbFish ... 0 Thompson A b Fish ... 1 Russell F not out ... ... ... 0 Cuthbertson RM b Beckett ... ... 2 Byes 2 Leg Byea ... .... 1 Wides .... .. 0 No balls 0 Total 66

The Cricket Club's Concert.

The promoters of the concert given m the Oddfellows' Hall last night m aid of the Ashburton Cricket Club's funds must have been more than pleased with the attendance. The building was packed m every part, so much so that there was scarcely room to stand, and th 9 result must be a welcome addition to the Club's ex chequer. This is as it should be, and is very gratifying to those who gave their time and energies m the cricket cause. The audieace was a thoroughly holiday one, evidently bent on an evening's enjoyment, but the enjoy ment of those who sought it m the entertainment itself was greatly marred by the conduct of others who found theirs m annoying the rest of the house. This remark will apply more particularly to the portion of the audience occupying the rear of the hall. No one can find fault with boys enjoying themselves, even though it be m a way which does not altogether agree with the notions of propriety of the older generation. The serious part of life will come upon then all too quickly so " let them enjoy themselves while they can" is an eft-repeated phrase. But when they find it necessary for their fun that everyone else shall be put to serious incon venience it is a different matter, especially when the fun itself is not of a legitimate sort. The larrikinism of last night certainly did not come within that category. It was bad enough when it was noticed that almost every person who, perhaps accompanied by ladies, preferred a front seat had to run the gauntlet of gallery wit, a wit by the way made up wholly of personalities. It was worse when the same imps, who indulged m this kind of thing, after listening to a portion of a ballad sung by Mr Broad, took the matter into their own hands and m the chorus howled their assis tance, evidently under the impression that they were singing, finally stamping, whistling and shrieking, m a deafening manner until the singer should re appear and give them them another opportunity of inflicting their execrable chorus upon a suffering audience. All these things were bad but nothing less than " shameful and disgraceful" are fit terms m which to characterise the conduct of persons who could deliberately interrupt and make fun of singing by such performers as Mrs Brooke and Miss Venie Flower. This happened last night and such a reflection upon our boys certainly demands notice. Those enthusiastic spirits who discover a yearning within then to join m a song, perhaps m gratifying their desire do so thoughtlessly, but they should consider those of the audience who while not possessed of their voqal powers attend a concert to listen to the advertised programme; while to make fun of a lady and withal one of our best voca lists is simply execrable and a poor encouragement to those who gave their services gratuitously. With regard to the concert, nothing that is not commendatory can be said. The con cert was opened by a violin solo—" The Last rose of Summer" nicely played by Mr Cullen with a pianoforte accompaniment by Miss Friedlander. Mrs C. M. Brooke sang " I was dream ing," and Miss Venie Flower "The Mountebank," Genevieve" and an encore number "Do as they do m England " each of which was rendered m charming style. Miss Barratt sang "Jn old Madrid " very sweetly, Mr i

two items were "A boy's best friend is his Mother" and "The man that broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," the ballad being far superior ito the comic song. Mr P. A. Keddell also essayed the comic role and sang " The Frenchman " and " I went with him " both being well received. Mrs W. Bowman Fox who played the accompaniments contributed a very welcome number m the pianoforte selection * Home sweet Home " excell ently preformed. The comedy which followed the concert appeared more to the measure of a portion of the audi ence, and considering the fact that amateurs were playing, the parts were well taken. The cast was represented by Messrs G. Todd, P. Kokes, J, Kennedy, 5. Pauling and R. Elston, with Miss Fischer m the title role.

Trouble in Peru.

Callao, November 2 The Peruvian insurgents have burned the British Consulate at Callao, and imprisoned the Consul, Mr Alfred St John, and killed his wife and daughters. Five British ironclads have been despatched to the place.

The Railway Accident.

Sydnby, November 2 At the inquest on the bodies of the victims of the Hedfern railway colli sion the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Williams the driver of the Goulburn train, arid he was committed for trial.

Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army celebrated Show Day by a ham, fowl, and egg banquet m the barracks, Havelock Street. The banquet lasted from four to seven and was largely attended. At the after meeting Staff Captain and Mrs Alderton and Captain Veitch gave farewell addresses prior to their depar ture for Australia. Captain Veitch was formerly captain of the Ashburton corps. The singing company rendered several welcome items. A telegram was then read,, which was to be sent to the Salvation Army corps m Auckland, expressing sympathy with that corps m their loss of of Captain Flavall and others m the wreck ojE the Waira rapa. Captain Flavall was a former resident of Ashburton. The meeting thea closed,

Presentation.

This afternoon m the commercial room of the Somerset Hotel a presenta tion was made by members of the Ashburton Football Club to Mr S. Baird, on the eve of his approaching marriage. About twenty members were present and Mr John MeLachlan, M.H.R., y ice-president of the Club, occupied the chair. Mr MeLachlan, m making the presentation, con gratulated Mr Baird on the popularity m which he was evidently held and trusted that his future would be a happy and prosperous one. The presentation took the form of a hand some set of carvers, and much enthusiasm towards Mr Baird was shown by those present.

Primitive Methodist Church.

On Friday the Primitive Methodists held their nineteenth anniversary tea meeting, and as usual were largely patronised by the ' public. There were seven tables presided 1 over by a host of iadiea, whose names we have not room to give. In quality the tea was all that could bs desired, and m quantity there was enough and to spare". At the after meeting the church was packed by an appreciative audience, and a first-class pro gramme was gone through. The singing under the able leadership of Mr J. Jonds was a treat to all lovers of good music. The soloists and reciters also did well. Addresses were delivered by Rev T. Brooke on the harmony of the churches, and he con gratulated the Primitives on the work they have done during the p-\st years; the Rev G. B. Inglis on some of the quaint spyings of Samuel Rutherford, the rev gentleman's remarks being well received. The Rev J. Hosking then spoke> giving some experi ences of his first attempts at preaching, after which |he gave an address On Home Life. The address was racy, humorous, and pointed, and Sunday will doubtless find the church again crowded to hear him. The Chairman, the Rev James Cocker, referred to the work of the year which showed an increase of members and a good financial income.

Hrn ASHBtJRTOfI GtlAKfrtAH: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1894



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T enders. ? TENDERS are invited for building Cottage (near Wmchmore), Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders ] ciose on TUE DAY, November (j, at noon, the lowest or any tender not ' necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 10 193 Architect. M«ry^l'''™''^>-'^l"l!^'1>1'1'111"""" 'mmumnmtm Q HEARING will commence at Maranui on MONDAY, November 12. J. W. JOYNT, 11 26 ' Westerfield. t "'_. I—ULJii L.'! '_!.___igJ™f



r Public Notices Rev Gordon Webster MA VT7 ILL preach Morning and Evening, 'I o-marrow, and at Wakanui m the afternoon. Special Collection m aid f the New Hebrides Mission. 11 20 FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of the late MkJamesßegg are respectfully informed that his Funeral will nrnve from th* County Hospital TO-MORROW (Sunday) the 4r,h insfc., at 9 a.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. B*KER BROS., 11 22 Undertakers. fpHE NEW ZEA y^fjjjfflr LAND SHIPPING ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Rio, Tenerife, and Plymouth; ' Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Nor. 1 Ruafaine 6127 Wellington Nov. 29 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec, 27 Rimutaka 4515 — Jan. 24 Ruapehu 4202 — Feb. 21 Tongariro 4163 — Mar. 21 REDUCED FARES TO LONDON. Saloon—Single ... 50gs~Return 85gs, Second—Single ... 30gs— Return 50gs. Steerage—Single 15 to 19gs. Warrants issued for passages from Greal Gritain for £10 10s and upwards. Round-the-World Tickets (Hirst Class; through Canada or United States, returning byN.Z.S.Co., or vice versa, £125. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED, Agents, & shburton and Rakaia, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO CHRIST CHURCH FOR A. & P. SHOW. ■riXCURSION Tickets to Ohristchurcl Jjj will be issued from Ashburfcon, Weadons and intermediata stations, alsc Methven line, for the firsfc train on November 9, available for return bj evening train Same day only. From stations between Timaru and Ashburton Excursion Tickets will be issued for a train which will be due from Rangitata at 8.27 a.m.. Hinds 9 a.m , Winslow 9.16. Ttnwald 9.2?* Ash hurt on 9 42, Chertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10 27, arriving at Christ church at 12,15 p.m., available for return by a train leaving Chriatchurch for Timaru at 9.15 p.m. same day. Excursion Tickets will be issued at Ashburton also for the train due from there at 942 a.m.: but they will be available tor return ONLY by the EVENING Train, NOT by the 9.15 p.m. The 11 a.m. train from Ashburton tb Christchurch. will Not run on the 9;h; the 9.42 a.m. train takes its place. The train from Springburn will Start at 7.30 a.m , Mount Somers 750 a m., Tinwsld 9 12; AshburfOi) arrive, 920, running 25 mimutes EARLIER than timetable times. The Morning Train from Ashburton to Chriatchuroh on the 9ch will Start at 8.5 a.m., Clmrtsey 8 36, Rakaia 8 53, and the train from Methven at 7.30 a.m., Lauriston 8 2.; arriving at Christchurch at 10 48. The Evening Train from Christchurch for Ashburton and Methven will start at 5 30 p.m. and be due from Sakaia for Ashnurton at 7.48 Chertsey 8.1, Ashburton arrive, 8.3). Rakaia foi Methven 7.50 p.m., Lauriston 8.33, Methven arrive, 9.5. GOODS TRAFFIC WILL BE SUS PENDED ON THE Oth. For the Races at Ohristchurch on the 6th, Bth and 10;h, the Evening Train from Ohristchurch will be Delayed til] 5.15 p.m., Rakaia depart, 7 39, Chertsey 7.57, Ashburton arrive, 8.30. Rakaia for Methven depart 7.40, Lauriston 8.30, Methven arrive 9 5. A train will lewe Christchurch foi Dunedin at 8,55 p.m. on the 10th inst. and will take passengers from Christ, church for Ashburton and stations beyond, Excursion Tickets to Ohmtcburch, available for return till November 20, will be issued ac Orari, Eahng and intermediate stations from 3rd to 9bh November at 18s and 18i. Fuller particulars of the fares m poster. 11 24 BY OBDER. PRIMITIVE MKTHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. SUNDAY NEXT — PREACHER: Bey John filosking-, The Popular Preacher, Lecturer, Debater, and Author. Preaching Services—ll and 6.30. Subjects—Morning : The functions of Life. Evening : What Christianity does for Man. ODDIiLLOW8 7~HALL I SUNDAY AFTEIiNOON 3 p.m. The JECEV ,J. HOSKIwG Will Deliver His Popular Lecture on, REIiIGIOUB C|UACf£S« viz, Worthingtonism, Theosophy, and Christadelphianism. THE HON. MAJOR STEWARD Ib the Chair. 10$181 S H cTw DA V, INTIMATION" TO VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH FOR the Convenience of our country Friends the ». I. C. Warehouse will be OPEN till NOON FJttfDAY NEXT, 1 and Everyone is Invited to inspect thia, THE LARGEST ESTABLISEENT IN NEW ZEALAND. B, Hailb^HW- Chairman. K..O.BBQWN, tt£*««i U23



Wanted 3 HoHUlng m Coming 1. PRIMITIVE CHUHCH. SUNDAS AND MONDAY NOVEMBER 4-5. 10 169 T\7 ANTED, a Good General Servant. Apply MRS JOHN ORR. Usb Alford Forest Road. I WESL&YAN Church, To-morrow— 11 a.m. and 630 p.m. Preacher —the Rev T. G. Brooke. Special monthly sermon to young men ab the evening service. Subject—"The wreck of the Wairarapa." All cordially wel comed, but young men especially invited. 11 21 WANTED, one or two Boarders; private family; 15a per week^ Apply Guaedian Office. 11 25 WANTED, Youth accustomed to farm work ; be able to milk. Apply Friedlander Bros' office Tuesday, 12 o'clock.—H. H. Stephens, Ruapuna. _____ im? WANTED, the gentleman who drove the piebald horse on the E»st Belt on Show Day, to kindly return the bamboo walking cane to Mr Andrew Orr. 11 19 Public Notices IJNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED. SPECIALLY "REDUCED PAS SAGE RATES by the following Steamers from Lyttelton:— S.S. HAUROTO- *KKSK*, S.S. TAKAPUNA-^»^ er S.S. TALUNE- MJKw-i«.» S.S. MABAROA-'S-Sfc r 1O TO SALOON STEERAGE Wellington ... £0 10 0 £0 5 0 Napier ... 10 0 0 10 0 Auckland ... 110 0 015 0 Sydney .... 210 0 15 0 RETURN TICKETS - Coastal at proportionately Reduced Rates, Sydney £4 Saloon are available to return from Melbourne via Hobart and Bluff. Extra charge for Deck Cabins, Mararoa. All tickets permit passengers to break journey and proceed on or return by any of the Company's steamers, Apply F. FERRIMAN, 11 9 Agent, Ashburton. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS OPENING UP THIS WEEK. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS MEN'S New Shapes Hard Hats GOODS Men's New Shape Soft NEW flats GOODS Men's New Louuge Hats NEW _ij oz weight GOODS Men's New Tennis Hats NEW Men's, Boys' and Youths' GOODS NEW Straw Hats new -■*«»*- goO ds „, The New Swimming Com- NEW binationSuit GOODS „, Men's and Youths' Black NEW Lace Shirts GOODS „, New Tennis Sashes NEW ]* ew Cycling Shirts GOODS New Tennis Shirts NEWj Cricket Shirts GOODS NEWi -SPECIAL- i GOODS i NEW 1801 New a>td GOODS Bows NEW i GOODS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACIORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager' ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MISSION. QPECIAL SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, A.t 1 p.m. 10J177 tlission HerTice§. ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashbukton HOURS OF SERVICES— i Saturday, November 3—lntroductory Service to receive Missioner, 8 p.m. Sunday, November4 —Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m.; Matins, with Sermon, at 11 a.m. ; Children's Service at 2 45 p.m. ; Address to Men at 4 p.m.; Evensong with Sermon and After Instruction, 6.30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday (sth to 7th inclusive), Daily—Holy Communion with Address 7.30 am., Evensong and Intercesion 4.50 p.m.. Mission Sermon and Aiter Instruction 8 p.m. Notice of other Services will be given during the progress of the Mission, Thanksgiving Offertories are requested to bo made on WEDNESDAY, 7th, to defray the Expenses of the Mission. No CDllection on other week days. Sunday's Offertories as usual, and at Holy Communion. Receiving Boxes will ba placed at the west door for letters for the Missioner, requests for Intercessory Prayer, etc , and also for Donations towards the Expenses of the Mission. Hymn Bocks provided. All seats free. MISSIONER : EEV. A. W. ROBINSON, M.A. 10 178 lozTPrevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE! Why ruin your Reapers aixd Mowers by using inferior Lubricating Oils, which tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant like which has been ihCrm^ l/ r f BteA ■" ,over the world and pronoun*? Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agents EDWARD REEOE & SONS, CHRISTCHURUfI.



________Business Notice \ \ — __ . , | IF YOTT WANT I GOOD VALUE FOE YOUR MONEY GO TO— ' G. J. NEIL US |WHERE THEY ABE SELLING AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. HIKD DP.~THABI) UP MUST HATE MUNEY. •jll 0 REASONABLE OFFER IIiFcFsED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN }S THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2Jd DRESS GOODS 3§d Double width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Reduaed to 9W Reduced to la Union Shirting Is 2d—Reduced to 7§d TOWELS 2|d Kid Gloves, four clasps Is 9d Double Bed-twill Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettes, yard wide 7|d —Reduced and White 9£d to 4id White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Coraline Corsets, 8s 6d All Wool flannel 7£d Reduced to 5s lid CORSETS Is 9d per pair aIILLINERY AND UNDER-OLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRIOE CLOTHING- CLOTHING. Boys' Suits 33 lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys' Suits 4s lid Men's Woe lien Socks 7|d Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits ISs 6d 17s 6d Men's Heavy All Wool Suits 35s 6d Men's Tweed Macintoshes, with capes Reduced to 22s 6d 39s 6d—Reduced to 23s 6d MEN'S SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, GAPS, etc., AT ANY PRIOE. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IN EVER* CONCEIVABLE MAK^J, COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY PRICE-FROM qs Od PER PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. B 0 0 T & BOOTS. OHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Women's Shoes 4a lid Women's Leather Lace Boots, all sizea 6s lid THESE ARE SIMPLY GIVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4s lid Boys' Nail ad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid and 5s 9d Men's Heavy Watertight, pegged, Ladies' French Shoes lls 9d—Reduced 15s 6d—Reduced to lls 6d „ to 8s 6d CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE AT G. J, JN E I L L'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURfONj Cash. We Want CABH. FLETCHER BROS, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Etc .. M . .iT r ■/■!»_ . SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:— THE CELEBRATED JPeerliSS apd Premier Tea*. Peerless Tea, Ulbs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, 31bs for 5 s 5 d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer. BLADDON'S HE ALT [I SALINE, OH LIFE SALT — A combination of Oxygenerated Salts with the Ripe Juices of Lemons, Limes and Oranges. TONIC, EFFERVESCING, TASTELESS ANDIAPERIENT, • Is 3d Per Bottle. EAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (Only the Finest Quality of Fat used). Almond Scented, Large Bars, 32 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Perfect Cleanser, 40 bars to cwt 9s 9d per Box Domestic, 40 bars to cwt ... 7s lid per Box —REMEMBER— \T7E BlrY POR CASH, make NO BAD DEBTf?, therefore we are able to SELL GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Etc, at a LOWER RATE than any house m the trade. —NOTE ADDRESS— FLETCHER BROS-, CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Bank of New Zealand) ALSO 107 and 109 Lower High Street, Cbristchurch. W. H. COLLINS & CO Paperliaßg4ng^. Paperhangings. SIX BALES Containing 1800 prECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. fT\\m Con&jgnee not being able to complete hie purchase, these Goods have been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W- H- COLLINS <fe CO. i Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company irimT«i irrrtt J Springfield Pottery Company !.b&J>i» KUtt 1 (Jorben and Oo s Jfiuamelled Mantelpieces vt iKenssie's Furniture Renovator t Black Ball Coa,l Company