was added to the Bill. Progress was then reported, and the Bill was ordered to be again committed next day. Mr E. M, Smith suggested thai; as next day was the eight hours' demon stration day, the House should not meet till 7.30 p.m. Mr Seddon said he could not agree to this, as the feeling of members was against it. The House rose at 2.51 a.m.

A. & P. Association.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held m the Arcade yesterday afternoon. The President, Mr W. M. Lyttleton, oc cupied the chair. PRIVATE PRIZES, Mr John Grigg wrote, agreeing to act as judge at the show, and also offered a prize of five guineas for the best scarifier or twitch eradicator. Mr Grigg suggested to the Committee the advisableness of doing away with cups. They were, as a rule, valueless to the exhibitor, and therefore a waste o money He thought every exhibitor would much prefer to get the money. The Christchurch Meat Company wrote agreeing to give a prize of £3 3s for freezing sheep, on the same conditions as last year Mr Duncan Cameron offered a special prize of two guineas to be disposed of as the Association thought fit. The prize was allotted to the best milking cow m full profit on the ground. Mr J. Copland's prize of a guinea for in bred halfbreds was allotted to the best ram ; Messrs Todhunter and Dowding's £2 2s to the best fencer m the hunter classes j Mi Stone's £1 Is to the best mare with two of her progeny m the draught classes. - Other private prizes promised at the meet ing, and allotted according to donors' wishes were—Mr D, Thomas, £5 5s for the most points m light horses ; Messrs Miles and Co., trophy value £2 2s ior freezing sheep; Messrs Mawsonßros., £2 for a competition m estimating weights of sheep by sight; Mr M. Stitt, £2 2s for the best dog cart horse ; Canterbury Seed Company, £1 Is for the best hundred weight of cow grass, grown by a farmer m the county ; Mr John Grigg, £3 3s for the best yearling colt or filly by General Tracey. JUDGES. The first selection of judges having de clined to act ia the inbred and the fat Bheep classes, Mr Herring waß appointed to judge the inbred sheep, and Mr Colin Stewart the fat sheep. VETERINARY SURGEOK, On Mr Cookson's motion, the Secretary was instructed, to write and ask Mr Charl ton, veterinary surgeon, what his charge would be to be m attendance at the show. HORSE PARADE. Mr Cookson suggested that the horses, after judging, should be paraded if possible. This was made a recommendation to the class stewards. The meeting then adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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RANGITATA LICENSING ELECTION

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,~As Mr McKeague m his letter woulf* wish to make ifc appear that the Council have been pursuing tactics lo show an exaggerated cost of the election, I beg to state for the information of the ratepayers that the return to Govern ment m reply to their circular was made by me without reference to tho Council, acd the figures given by me include those certified to by Mr McKeague, as well as other costs which the Council has incurred and which that gentleman takes no account g£ when accusing the Council of resorting to " tactics."—l am, etc., F. Mainwarino, Clerk to Ashburton County Council. October 10, 1894.

CRICKET.

Melbourne, October 10 The Cricket Association has resolved that the New South Wales Association misinterpreted Blackham's remarks, and held there was no defamation of the umpire Toohy.

COMMERCIAL.

.London, October 7 Mr S. Fraser, of Victoria, is offering to supply dealers with a hundred live cattle free, if they will arrange to thoroughly test the possibilities of the trade. , Q October 8 The Times urges the Colonial Govern ments to reduce the coat of the produc tion of wheat m order to enable Austra lia to compete on the best terms with the rest of th& world, and goes on to say, that if Victoria fails to balance her financial position by production from the natural wealth of the soil she certainly will not succeed by manufactures, which con sumers are compelled to purchase at 35 per cent above their value. The Standards New York correspon dent telegraph 3 that some wool buyers m the United States are cancelling their foreign orders for consignments, as it is reported that the local producers find that the new tariff is favorable for greater activity on their part m wool growing. The average price of English wheat is 18s 2d. At the wool sales there was good com petition and prices were well maintained. Lonhon, October 9 The wool sales have been postponed owing to fog.

ROAD BOARDS.

LONGBEACH. The monthly meeting of the /jongbeach Boad Board w&s held m the Arcade on Saturday. Present — Messrs John Grigg (Chairman), James Bishop, James Croy, Edwin Horsey, and Arthur Wilson. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr J. Oowen, requesting that his name be taken off roll for lot 5, and those of Messrs G. and J. Cowen substituted.— Alteration ordered to be made. From Mr P. McLennan, forwarding agree meat re maintenance of drain on McLennan'a From Mr M. Redmayne, requesting that his name be taken off roll for lot 1, and the firm of Messrs Miles and Co. substituted.— Alteration was held over. From Mr VV. Prebble, asking that the Board attend to clearing of Wheatstone drain. —Resolved that the request could not b« entertained. From Mr H. Anderson and others, request ing that part of the Wheatstone road be metalled. —The surveyor was instructed to report at next meeting. An application by Mr Grigg to have lots 45 82, 89, Waterton, transferred to Mrs K. Read, was granted. RATES. Certain overdue rates were ordered to be recovered by legal process. (JORSK 2TUISANCBS. It was resolved to put on labor to grub gorse on roads, at occupiers' expense, without further delay, where ratepayers had neglected to comply with notices. TENDERS, Mr P. Clifford's tender was accepted for shingling Osborne'a road. WORKS. The following works were authorised to be carried out:—Shingling Brown's road, re- J pairs to McLennan's road, shingling Chat moss road. i The surveyors' report was of a routine ] nature and dealt chiefly with work on hand. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed amounting to £55 14a 2d and the meeting adjoured. RATEPAYKRS' MEETINfi. A meeting of ratepayers was held at noon, to consider the closing of road through Strange's, and opening another m lieu thereof. It waa resolved to effect the fxchange as shown on plans submitted,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION

(Received October 10, 12.10 p.m.) London, October 9. A tram conveying hop pickers came into collision with a goods wagon at Chatham, and eight persons were killed.

THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, October 8 The Czar is slightly better.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

«. Melbourne, October 8 The Cabinet have decided to reduce their own salaries to £1000 each, with the exception of the Premier, who re ceives £1400 instead of £2000 as formerly* The reduction will effect a saving of over £5000. Melbourne, October 9 1 Government propose to reduce the salaries of members from £300 to i £200. Melbourne, October 10 Mr J". A. Isaacs, Attorney-General, has been re-elected.

IN MEMORIAN.

London, Ostober 8 There were great demonstrations at Parnell's grave yesterday. A long procession, including the Mayor and Corporation of Dublin, marched to the cemetery and deposited wreaths upon the tomb.

OBITUARY

Washington, October 8 Oliver Wendell Holmes is dead. Dr Holmes died suddenly m an arm chair whilst chatting with his son. London, October 9i Earl Grey is dead.

THE MARYBOROUGH MURDER

Melbourne, October 8. The tomahawk and claw hammer discovered behind the skirting boards m Mrs Vennell's residence have been identified as the property of a former resident of the house, and had fallen where found, therefore they cannot have been the weapons used m the murder of the child. i

THE VICTORIAN EX-SPEAKER.

Melbourne, October 8 In the Supreme Court to-day an application by a gardener named McMahon, to have his name removed from the list of contributors m the Australian City and Suburban Bank ing Company, now m liquidation, was heard. The plaintiff's contention was that he had been asked by Mr T. Bent to sign a paper, which he after wards discovered to be a transfer of 86,800 shares m the Company, and which renders him liable for £40,000. Mr Bent maintained that neither he nor McMahon was liable; that he had retained a thousand shares at the re quest of a certain financial Company, which was to pay the calls, m order that he (Mr Bent) could act as Chair man. The Judge considered the ex planation absurd and incredible, and gave judgment against Bent.

PLEA OF INSANITY.

Melbourne, October 8. The Crown authorities refuse to en quire into the stare of mind of Mrs Needle, who is lying under sentence of death for murder, considering that the plea of insanity was not raised during her trial. October 9. At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, the case of Mrs Needle, lying under sentence of death for the murder of Juncken, was considered s when it was decided to allow the law to take its course, and the execution is fixed for the 22nd instant.

ANARCISTS

Rome, October 8 A plot, organised by an Anarchist named Albani, and spreading all over Italy, has been discovered. An at tempt to dynamite the police station at Milan failed.

COAL

Melbourne, October 9 A seam of coal has been discovered at Jumbuma, which, it is anticipated, will yield half a million tons.

FLOODS

Melbourne, October 9 A number of cattle have perished m the Oasterton district, and the police are engaged m rescuing families from the flood waters. Large areas of crops are inundated, and the reservoirs are j overflowing into the township of Rupanyup. Great gaps have had to be cut m the banks to let the water away.

FIRE ON AN IMMIGRANT VESSEL

Perth, Ocoober 9 The steamer Gulf of Siam, with a number of immigrants on board, caught, fire on the voyage from London, and raged for five days. It was only ex tinguished after a hard fight. A quan tity of explosives among the cargo made the danger -still more thrilling.

New Zealand Scores.

London, October 9 The New Zealand Dairy exhibit took first prize and silver medal. Victoria did not compete. Vistoria's butter exhibit is very attractive, and the public are much interested and make many inquiries. New Zealand shows an excellent dis play of butter and cheese. Experts praise the richness of the New Zealand cheddar, and pronounce it superior to American or Canadian. Two offers have been made to buy the whole ex hibit.

ANOTHER MURDER

Melbourne, October 10 A coachbuilder, named Morrison, of South Melbourne, murdered his wife by stabbing her and battering m her head. The cause is alleged to be domestic unhappiness.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

Pbrth(W.A.) October 10 In consequence of the Christian Brothers insisting on ÜBing their own books m the schools, Government has , withdrawn their grant,

THE RODONDO.

Sydney, October 9 Captain Hill, commander of the Rodondo, was formerly connected with the New Zealand-Newcastle coal trade. ■ The steamer is insured for her full value at Lloyd's. It is believed that the missing passengers hail from Sydney. Albany, Ostober 10 Fitzgerald, a passenger by the Rodondo, displayed great bravery,, The same man distinguished himself m the wreck of the Gothenburg m 1886. The survivors are now camping at Point Malcolm, awaiting the relief steamer. Captain Hill alleges that I four passengers who lost their lives I owed it to their own rashness m rush ing the boats. Some of the people suffered severely from exposure.

Gtlsborne, October 9. Among the passengers by the Rodondo were two Gisborne young men, named Tod Witty and Arthur Martin, who were on their way to Ooolgardie. A cable message received here to-day by Mr Witty states that both were rescued.

THE COREAN WAR

Sydney, October 9 Information has been received that several German cruisers, ordered from the Cape to Samoa have been directed to China. Shanghai, October 9. Li Hung Chang has degraded his nephew Sheng, Governor of Tientsin, for corruption m purchasing 300,000 worthless rifles from the Germans. It is reported that Great Britain, France, Germany and Russia have , agreed as to joint action m China Foreign ladies and children are quit ting Pekin for Shanghai. The Chinese Government is said to be engaging Europeans officers m the naval service. Yokohama, October 9. Reports received here state that Japanese troops have captured Chefoo. The main body of the Japanese force is encamped on the north bank of the Yaln River, and a battle with the Chinese is imminent. Rome, October 8. Italy has sent a cruiser to China. St., Petersburg, October 8. The St. Petersburg Press is urging Japan to annex Southern Corea, m which case Russia will take the Northern portion, including Lazareff and the Gensun ports, which are never blocked by ice. The papers also sug gest that, while they are about it, the Russian Government should, also annex Kuldja, Mongolia, and Northern Man churia.

LABOR.

(Received September 10, 12.10 p.m.) Sydney, October 10 Mr Schey has introduced a bill to legalise the eight hours labor day, to regulate Saturday and Sunday labor, and to provide for overtime therefor. The strike camps m Nyngan district are breaking up through want of funds.

A HEW LIBEL BILL.

Sydney* October 10 A Libel Amendment Bill introduced j provides that accurate reports of bona ! fide public meetings shall be privileged, unless it is proved the publication >.c, malicious. Defendant will also be allowed mitigation of damages if he can show that plaintiff" has already brought an action for damages m re specfof a similar libel. No criminal action can be taken without a judge's order, no order will be for a technical libel which has been corrected and apologised for. Defendant will have a right to apply to the judge for security of costs before at? action can be begun.

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1 Tenders. mENDERS are invited, to be sent m I. not later than FRIDAY, October 12. for the ERECTION of PICKET FENCES »ni OFFICES at the Ashbur | toa Saleyards for the Ashburton Trotting \ Club. Apply to ( FOOKS & SON, * 10 58 Architects. [I _ SJS Public Notices. _____ , — "PREMISES near Post Office at present JET occupied by Mr T. E. Kilwobth. For further particulars apply 9§l'6 JOHN ORR & CO. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ANNUAL REUNION. TEE Ashburton Presbyterian Congre* gation will hold their Annual ; RKITHTIOir 'm the Oddfellows' Hall, on WEDNES DAY, October 17. Tables will be laid at six o'clock. After Meeting At eight. Excellent musical programme, and Addresses by Revs W. Scorgie, Grant, and local clergymen. 10 54 Tickets-1/6.



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Friedlander Bros "ISCTAores"" 180 A Choice little Farm m the Wakanui District. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have been favored with instructions 10 SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TUB ORANGE HALL, Ashburton, ON SATUBDAY, OCIOBEB 13, AT & P.M. That SUPERIOR AGRICULTURAL FARM of 180 Acres of firac-cUuw land m the Wakanai Road Board District, near the Seaview School, j and afc present occupied by Mr I Nicholas Fitzgerald. The improve ments are very substantial, and comprisfi a well built seven-roomed house (nearly new), Stables, Chaff house, etc., and the farm is sub divided into seven handy sized paddocks, the whole securely fenced and well watered. 106 acres are m Wheat, 28 acres m Oats, 20 acres m Clover, and the balance m grass. This choice Farm is for Absolute Sale. Terms (easy) and Conditions at time of Sale and further particulars may m the meantime be obtained from FJRIIDLANDER BROS, 10 23 Auctioneers, etc.



jjAS DIB & Sons Bncalypl extract There are imitations of Eucalypti c Extract m th market nov/, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT, whic b is recpsrnised, by thp medical diyisicu of ihe Prussian Qovernrnent to be of per fectly puse origin, as their mfqrmation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 is proved by tests by tde Medical Clinics of he Universities at Bonn and (Jriefswal'*, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parnmcology. at Bon, (*Jd Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the vledical Clinic at G-reifswald, that only products that \ aye saturated with oxygen and freed of a<-ids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanadve qualities proper to the plant according to these autuqritics, and according to Fro ssor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer, clntriro, Wood, Ilazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the wily on which possesses tlio proper therapeutic val'ie. Sanbeh & Sox's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which hnvp.when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts .vhich may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical pur oses are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and njohile appearance being repuoed m spepififi density through th m'osenco of acids By their taste, the result oj th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts ar auDlied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th f ons'eauences are appalling For safety always ask to SANDER AND SON S EUCAWTTI EXTRACT and ge the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation,—Sand huttstYictoriaAustralia. U ' SANDER AND SON' 3