COLONIAL DEFENCE

Sydney, October 31 In his report, Major-General Hutton re commends the colonies m concert to adopt the newest and beat design of magazine rifle. Th» Premier, acting on the report of the Military Conferenos, will probably summons a meeting of the representatives of the ; various Governments to consider a proposal to establish a federal artillery under the command of an Imperial officer. It is; thought other officers could be taken from the various regiments m Australia and sent te England and Imfa for training. The Admiral of the Australian station has received a cable message seating that H M.S. Orescent, Which was intercepted at Colombo on her way to Australia with relief crews, has arrived at Chefoo, and is now engaged m assisting to protect the British interests at the Chinese treaty ports.

CRICKET.

Adelaide, October 31 The English team received a hearty welcome on arrival here.

The Oceana

Albany, Oatober 31 Arrived — Oceana from London. Passengers for New Zealand—Mes dames Olibborn, Martin, Halliburton, Walker, Wetherell and child, Dorner and two children; Hon W. 0. Walker; Messrs Halliburton, Wetherell, Dorner, and Gisborne.

DISASTROUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

A " HUSBANDS' TRAIN" IN COLLISION.

JMANY lIHJTJJEMHP. [per pkbss association.] (Received October 31, 2.20 p.m.) Sydney, October 31 A disastrous collision occurred this morning just outside Redfem railway station. The incoming Paramatta train, crowded with business people from suburban stations, met the out going Goldbura express on the same set of rails, with the result that the engines and carriages telescoped. The i accident caused intense excitement, and it is impossible to ascertain defi nitely whether anyone has been killed, { but it is believed the fireman of one of the trains is dead. Among the injured are the following—Mr and Mrs Hart, Messrs Pyman, Osborne, Pellick, Brierly, Horton, Jones, John ■ton, Oarson, Beckett, Driver Pearce, Glasson, Rev Dean McCarthy, Mrs Davis, Miss Harper. Many are suffer ing from scalds. It is not known how the two trains were switched on to the same line. _______

LABOR

Sydney, October 30 *~ A number of outrages, consisting of assaults on free mborera and destruc tion of property, have been committed m Greta district. Sydney, October 31 ; Thirteen shearer* charged with riot m the Wilget district, were sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from ten months to seventeen months.

VICTORIAN POLITICS

Melbourne, October 30 Parliament was opened by his Ex cellency the Governor. The Speech from the Throne said the object of the session was to place the finances of the colony on a sound basis, and the strictest economy would be exercised. It was proposed to impose Income and Land and Absentee Taxes. The Tarifi' question would be specially dealt with next March. Every endeavour would be made to bring about a federation of the colonies, and powers would be sought to facilitate that obiect. Steps were to betaken to place trust funds m a central non-political Board. The condition of railway management and rolling stock was to be investigated. The scheme for a State Bank would, it was mentioned, form the sabject of a Royal Commission. It is expected the opposition party will assist Government m bringing the session, which begins today, to a close before Christmas.

The Railway Bridges Question.

Wellington, October 30 The Commissioners have given Mr McGarva a month's notice that hia services will not be longer required. The Com missioners consider that m view of Mr McGarva having given sensational in formation to Mr Taylor, which was nob iusti6ed by the facts, and then denied to the Railway Committee having done so, that his services cannot be longer retained m the interests of the Department; but m view of his long and valuable service he will be allowed to draw fall retiring allow-

THE AgHßtmTOtf OTABMASj WEDKBSDA*, OtfTOBER 01, *894



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Noeton's Camomile Pills, lhey can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 yeara they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla its. Sola m bottles Is l|d, 2» 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A imple, safe, and certain remedy.



FOB SALE. A CAPITAL HOME for a family, co'lainiDg eight rooms, Xa_ situate on acre of ground, first-class quality and well stocked with good Fruit Tree?, good healthy locality and within three minutes' walk of Church, Convent School, Borough School, Bailway station, Post office, and last but not least the fiomain. F. FEBBIMAN. FOB SALE. A Second-hand Four Horse Power Portable Engine by Brown and May — one of the best English makers. Price Low- Terms Given. F. FERBIMAN. ■■■■ -■ r ' ■ -. - . . FOE SALE. One Second-hand Portable Engine, by Buston and Proctor; also one Double Bagger Chaficutter, price low enough to warrant any farmer buying to keep on his own fztm; P.. FERMMAN, Aihburton, FOB SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Boomed House, close to School and Bailway Station^ F. FEBBIMAN For £85 you can obtain Over -| acre of Land, with a very Comfortable Four-roomed House, fitted with Good Bange and Dresser, there is also upon the land a Large Workshop which Could be used for a stable if desired. Why pay lOs a week when you can buy at this price ? Title Clear. Terms can be arranged. Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FERKIMAN. fOX SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at anytime. F. lEBRIMAN. FOB SALE. A block of 8| acres of land, owner would erect a house on same and make terms with buyer, F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE CAHOOTS PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE £*; WillJsow^Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. F. FERRIMAN. L. ■ 'i -"■I - ■ _ _^ t _^_^_^ PAY A VISIT TO S. SALEE^S Jewellery Establishment. FOR Wedding A Birthday Presents and Presentations. mUE LARGEST AND CHOICEST STOCK (AT SEASONABLE PRICES) TO SELECT FROM. r L Q SOLJE AJGEJNT ItR IKS ' , I WONDERFUL JDlxtt l>lxit Dliit whii^te mjet;asl watches At 2Oft to 30s. WBAR AND LOOK LIKE SILVER, S|OJLJE AiGE:NT #0R SPEOIALITE^SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM or SEGHT TEBTIISG.



1-A.ORE, Capital Building Site, well situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and j 797; for sale on very easy terms of pay , ment. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. /"IOOD Sheep Country, In its native KJT state, suitable for breaking up for arnips. 149 14:9 Coldßtream Road District, being R.S 32665. A bargain. Easy Terms. T. BULLOCK, jQ | OC\f\ to lend on first class Free mtka\J\J hold security, T. BULLOCK.



SPECIAL NOTICE. TO LOVERS OF FLOWERS, THE Undersigned has Planta for bed' ding out of all the undermentioned softs, of the first prize strain. Seeds Imported from all the leading houses round the Globe. They will be ready about the firet week of November:— ABters, Geraniums. Lobalia, Marigold (various), Zinnias, Phlox Drammondii, pataniaa, Stocks, Tomatoes, etc, JAMES PORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, i Clifton Nuraery, Allentou, ABhburton ( 10



: TO THE LADIES, ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that lie is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GUODS m every Department. IN MIUINEEY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Bibbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS m all the special patterns—V and Nj Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. TNVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE FINEST 1 COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported, into the District* The Novelties on view and which Ladies are invited to inspect are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very Latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DttESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest WOOLLEN FABRICS, PRINTS, SILKS, DELAINES, PONGEES, SATEENS, Etc, E*S, a splendid" show Of New Choice Goods m LACES, FABRIO AND KID GLOVES, RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLOUSES; HOISERY, SUNSHADES, FIOWERS, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOYS', CHILDREN'S AND GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Inspection Invited. THE ''CcTltiriSll," .. -- I i i -- _ '■—■ - ' i .r'nin - i i ' i i i ~* Wool- Wool. Wool. IT7E ARE PREPAjRED TO MAKE Liberal CASH Advances i On the ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, i Or for^shipnientrto London where we have Speoial facilities to conwrw Our Clients interest HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeaay&, y& Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock streeta, extra facility haa been acquired for the display of all Clips. MEDLAMR BEOS. JOHN WILSON, PA.INTBB, GLAZIEB & PAPBRHANGEB, Corner oi Arcade and Burnett Street, ABhburton NEW SEASON'S WALL PAPERS Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ESTIMATE OF HOUSE DECORATIONS GIVEN FREE.



? Public Notices HENRY ZANDER. f HAVE JU^T LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Rape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. fertilizers" m stock. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANURES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., 11A, and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding* Oil*, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GKQUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool Packs, WOOL PACKS. Full size and foil weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GROCERIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PEICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES& STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MEKCHAIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J' T Ford and Co TO SHEARERS. SHE t EP SHEA JR S. 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. rpURKEY STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing 1 Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material. TUST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New U Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from Messrs Bambbidge and Joseph Warner & Sons, Redditch, England, "-GOXSISTING Oi'— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc , Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. We are also opening a consignment OF WISDEN'S CELEBRATED CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really First-Class Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Public Notices ASHBURTON mow. EXHIBITORS OF HORSES AND CATTLE are reminded that CLASS NUMBER TICKETS will be issued at the SECRETARY'S OFFICE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. W. SIMPSON, 101180 Secretary. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. T)URSUANT to the terms of the Jr "Banks and Bankers Act, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Ace Amend ment Act, 1882," FRIDAY, the 2nd day of November, 1894, from 12 o'clock noon, <s hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia offices of the undermentioned Banks :— For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector, For the Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W, G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, J. M. BUTT, 10 190 Inspector. PUBLIC NOTICE. ALL DEBTS DUE to the Estate of the late WILLIAM ANDERSON, Saddler, Of Ashburton, ARE TO BE PAID TO IL W. BARRETT, aRGADE, Who is authorised to Collect the game, and take legal steps for their recovery, if not promptly settled. AGNES ANDERSON, Administratrix. AshburtoE, October 27,1894. 10 189 ; FARRIER & GENERAL SMITH, HAS commenced business In the shop formerly occupied by Frank Daly (near Kilworth's), on Wakanui Road, and begs to solicit a continuance of the patronage of his old customers and the public generally. Shoeing—Hacks ss, Draughts 6s. Joglß2 NOTICE. ALL moneys owing for the service of the draught s.tallion Protection for the season of 1893-1894, must be paid to the undersigned on or before November 2, 1894, (Ashburfcon Show Day) or ten per cent, will be added and the accounts sued for without further notice. F. M. RICKMAN, 10 163 Ashburton. ASHBURTON Wool iales. mHE FIRST SALE|oHhe Seasonal take place at the ORANGE HALL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & CO (m conjunction with Bbnky Zander. 084 DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. N holders or photos,— Bknry Zandeb, Whole sole agent) Wool fteagon 1894-95. FOR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs Rollitt and Co., ot West street, Ashburton, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COM MODIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITU ATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of excess to buyers. Mr Zander is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE on all clips promised to be con signed to us for sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT EVER, to .deliver it Free on trucks at Ashburfcon, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch. Date of First sale ab Aehburton will be held on FRIDAY, November 30, 1894. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10 155 Ashburton. | "wool. wool, wool" 1 "11 rfi beg to intimate to those of our Clients ia this dlatriot who propose send ing their wool to Christchurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on UTovember 23,1894. The premises we have taken are com modious, and well adapted for the proper display of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be no cartage or double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIEDLANDER BROS. N.B. —Please consign to Messrs Wood Bros., Private Siding, Addington.—F.B NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcusness from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Heaith Tea. One trial will convince yon Hspy Zanjdek, Authorised Agent



En teftainments. A f*run<l Concert AND DBAMATIC PEKFOKMANCE m aid of the Funds oE the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB, WILL BE HELD IN THE QDD FELLOWS' TTTALL. ON SHOW OTttJHT, NOVEMBER «. f-EtOGXtAMLMJe s FIRST PART. 1. Opening Overture —Violin and Piano forte selection- Miss Friedlander and Mr Cullen. 2. Song—" The Mountebank," MISS VENIE FLOWER. 3. Song—- vt The Man that broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," Mr L. Broad. 4. Song—" I was Dreaming," Mrs C. M, Brooke. 5. Pianoforte Selection—" Home, Sweet Home," by Ihalberg, Mrs W. Bowman Fox. 6. Song—Comic Mr P. A. Keddell 7. Song—" Genevieve," MISS VENIE FLOWER. 8. Song—" In Old Madrid, 1' Miss Barratt. 9. Song—" There's no one like Mother to me/ Mr L. Broad. Interval of five minutes, to be followed by the Sparkling Comedy, " NAN, THE GOOD FOR NOTHING." m which the Characters will be sustained by the following :— ' BUTTONS (a Servant) ... Mr G. Todd YOUNG MR SIMPSON... Mr F. Nokes CHARLEY (aCarpenter)...Mr J. Kennedy HARRY COLLIER ... Mr J. Pauling TOM DIBBLES Mr R. Elston NAN ... MISS CARRIE FISCHER f (Chriatchurch). ADMISSION, 38 Sc Is. 10 166 A. Fi THOMSON, Hon. Sec. PRIMITIVE MKTHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. [ SHOW 1> VV, -jl/TONSTER TEA, from 4 to 7. # Grand Entertainment after Tea—Solos, Anthems, Recitations, Addresses by REVS. T. BROOKE, G, B. INGLIS, AND J. Hosking. Tickets for Tea and Entertainment— Is 6d each. SUNDAY NHXT — PREACHER: Rev John Hosking, The Popular Preacher, Lecturer, Debater, and Author. Preaching Services—ll and 6.30. SUNDA^IiFTiRNOON 3 p.m. The JEfcEV .J. HOSKI^G Will Deliver His Popular Lecture on BteLIGIOITg CtUACKS< 10$181 Fumic Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., Limited. ASHBURTON YARDS. fT< HE Usual Stock Sale will NOT be JL held on TUE3DAY, November 6. THE NEXT SALE will take place at Tinwald on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. ALBERT ROBERTS, 10191 Secretary. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, THEORY OF MUSIC AND HARMONY. Mrs W* Bowman Fox, Pupil of London Masters, With Certificates from Trinity College, London, WILL Commence Teaching the above at Saunders 1 Building?, and ftt her residence, Trevorton, Ashburton, on October 16, and will be pleased to make arrangements with intending pupils as soon aB possible, MRS FOX will teach on Two Evenings of the week for the convenience of those engaged during the day. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Terms : Two Guineas per quarter, to commence from any date. Highest testimonials from former pupils. 10 18 CARSON & CO.'S CASH SALE —OF -OROCKERY AND IRONMONGERY IS NOW ON, mHE STOCK INCLUDES Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, Toilet Ware, Table and Fancy Glassware, Knives and Forks, Potosi Spoons and Forks. Cooking Utensils, Mirrors, Lamps, and Lamp Fittings, Brushes and Corn Brooms, Leather Goods, Stationery. Dairy Requirements—Churns, Dairy Thermometers, Milk Pans, Butcer Scales, etc Garden Tools—Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Pruning Tools, etc Gorse Knives, Saws, Axes, Files, Wire Nails, Castor, Linseed and Machine Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Raddle, etc. BBA Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Bluestone, Rein Cord, Flax Rope, etc. DON'T FORGET THE ADDRESS- C arson and Co., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK.



TENDERS are invited for building Cottage (near Winchmore). Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, September 6, at noon, the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 10 193 .' Architect, GK Jesson (Late J. QUINN) THE Cheapest and Best Watchmaker and Jeweller m Ashburton. Watches cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months—4s 6d ; all other repairs equally cheap. Rotherham's Watches from £4 5s English Levers from £3 Gold Brooches from 8s •Silver Brooches from Is 6d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. NoiE the Address— G* JESS ON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, i__, BAM! SUBSET, ASJJBURTON,