Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1894. THE SCUM OF THE COLONY.

Mr Thomas McKenzie, the member for Clutha, is an energetic senator, and whatever his hands or his head find to do he does it with all his might. If outcry could have exterminated the Californian thistle, that thief of plant food would have long ago been dried up like Jonah's gourd m a single night. It would have withered away, root and leaf and pricklet, before the caustic breath and the sounding tones of the member for Olutha. But out cry could not kill the Californian thistle. A song, doubtless well-known to Clutha McKenzie, speaks of the Scottish emblem as " the wee thing that jaggit them a'" and ultra patriotic Scotch vocalists sing this song when the audience is muchly leavened with men from the land of the heather, but the " wee thing that' jaggit them a'" is not a circum stance to the Oalifornian thistle. In due time the Scotchman will die out of the paddocks, even if he is let alone, and he rapidly discovers when lie is unwelcome, and leaves accord ingly when the farmer subjects him to rather rough treatment. But when the Oalifornian comes he comes to stay, and it takes all che weed fighting ability of the husbandman to keep the enemy at a distance. But outcry cannot kill the Oalifornian thistle. Nor will the bitterest curses, wrapped m the most diplomatic ! langjage imaginable, stay the progress of the creeping roots even one little inch. So the thistle bores his way into the soil m spite of Olutha McKenzie. But this Highlander is not happy unless his hand is red m the foray. The thistle was too many for him, and he retired from the fight ; yet he must come out again on the raid or he would " get blue mouldy for want of a batin." And so he essays the temperance people. Olutha Mc- Kenzie's broadsword is two-edged—-it cuts friend and foe alike. From the floor of the House of Representatives he informed the colony that some of the temperance people were the scum of the earth." Yet Olutha dis trict is the only prohibition district m the colony, and Clutha district re turned Mr Thomas McKenzie to Parliament. If the temperance people were strong enough to carry prohibition under the heavy handicap of a three fifths majority, then it is not too much to presume that not a few of the " scum " helped Mr McKenzie into his seat. Nay, it is not too much to say that m such a constituency as Olutha, the successful candidate must have been helped into Parliament by more of the " scum " thin any other member of the House can count m his follow ing. If this be so there is evidently a very marked difference of opinion between him and his constituents, and his tfefcurj} must have been a most phenomenal instance of voting for the -~*ng man, but that is a matter be wi^. - McKenzie and the men and tween Mr ... - ne d him. Still, a women who retUi. --ohibition man returned by the only p^ *■•» district m the colony ought to be au authority as to the kind of people who supported him, and we cannot alto gether reject the evidence of a mau placed m the House by such a con stituency. But his constituency must have done something very dreadful to the hon. member to deserve such language to be applied to them as fel from the polite lips of the McKenzie- The constituency of Clutha may con tain some of the scum of the earth, or the charge may by altogether an un truth—but true or false, it is an instance of how the tone of the House is degenerating—how the dignity and gentlemanly conduct which once charac terised the New Zealand House of Representatives are fast passing away to the limbo of forgotten things. One would have expected from a man holding up his head m the local society of Inchclutha as a member of a learned profession and a successful man of business—included m the £ s. d. aris tocracy of the district—at least the language of a gentleman. But instead we get from him just what we look for when the stump orator, the paid agi tator, the demagague lets himself loose upon the gaping crowd, and with arms working like pump handles, and rising on his toes like m the recognised style of the street corner orator, condemns with leather lungs and brazen froat men whose shoes the orator is not fit to unloose.

To judge from the general tenor of the discussion at the Federal Presbyterian Assembly (says the Mel soctax bourne Age), it is the al problems. most, unanimous opiuion of the ministers of that de nomination that all Christian churches have neglected their duty m respect to the social problems which from time to time present themselves for solution. A paper by the Ray Dr Hay, which was read at the conferanc , very forciWy expressed the opinion that ah hough the church could not with propriety interfere directly m the conflict waging all over the world be tween capital and labor, it could by its teaching fr >m the pulpit, and by the example oi its members, indicate tho lines, such as conciliation and arbitration, on which a better and more satisfactory understanding might be arrived at. It was aJso contended that the church aa a body should take more interest m the amusements of the people, and encourage them m such recreations as are healthful alike to body and mind. Altogether, it may be said that the Presbyterian Church had awakened to the facb that if she desired to secure unswerving fidelity from her adherents, she must take a more liveiy interest m the social life of her members, and from a point of view suit able to the present time.

A remarkable agreement has just been effected between shipbuilders at theTyne, Wear, Tees, Hartlepool, a sensible and the Executive Council agreement, of the Boilermakers' and Iron and Steel Ship builders' Society, one of the mosfc impor tant trade unions m bhe United Kingdom. The agreement sets forth that there is to be no general alteration m the rate of wages until six calendar months have elapsed since the last alteration, and bo single alteration to be more than five per cano., four wesks notice to be given of any proposed alteration. Previous to such notice baing given by either side a request for a meeting between the associ ated employers and the Society must be given by the party intending to give notice ; such meeting to be held within fourteen days after receipt of the request. If any agreement is not come to during the month's notice, it may be extended another month, if both parties are agree able ; but whatever the settlement may be, the advance or reduction (if any) shall commence from the expiration of the first month's notice. If no settlement can be come to the question can be dealt with as may be considered best. Sectional or individual disputes are to be referred, m the first instance, to the Society's officials and the employer or hi* representatives. If any dispute takes place respecting the price of work, the job is to be proceeded with, as on piece, and whatever the price may be when settled, the same shall be paid from the commencement of the job. Failing a settlement of the disqute by ordinary means, a committee from both sides are empowered to adjust the matter. Power is also given to each side to ask for a revision of rates m certain contin genciesl, and ib is stipulated that ivofh shall m all cases be proceeded with without interruption pending the settlement of any dispute, whether as to prices or otherwise. The scheme is to be tried for a period of five years, and to be afterwards terminable by six months' notice on either side, A vote was taken by the men opon the pi o posals, the resuir, being : For, 15,950 ; against, 11,810; majority for, 4,110.

The experiment of the Pullman C»r Com pany m building up the town of Pullman a few miles out of the Pullman Chicago ia sometimes, township. spoken of as if it were a philanthropic enter prise. It was rather an experiment m corporate paternalism which would (pays the Aew Yor7c Times) nob stand the test of adverse times. Doubtless the works were established there largely as a matter of economy and of convenience of manage ment. The company bought shops, and virtually owned and managed the entire communify. This worked well for the employees, as well as the company, so Ions; as the times were favorable, because they were well paid, comfortably housed, and fully protected m their interests, and they did not feel their dependence upon the corpr>ra fiou When hard times came for tho Pullman Company it had to abandon its paternal relation or lose money, and the men claimed that the relation should be kept up, with the im plied obligation to lose money, if ' necessary. They realised how far they I had become dependent upon the company, they had made its great profits m pros perous days, and they claimed the right to use them up m times of depression. The experiment m corporate paternalism cmi hardly be said to be a success, on the whole.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Re-union afc Presbyterian church to night. Tea at six, entertainment! at eight. Ashburfcon training notes and a quan tity ot other reading matter appear on our fourth page. A sign of the Melbourne times. Some suburban public-house bars are now lighted with kerosene. A Melbourne bar has never before been lighted with oil since gas was made m the city. Attention is directed to an advertisement { m another column by Mr H. Zander, who has just received a large consignment of new season turnip and other seeds, the germinating power of which has been tested by seed experts. la addition to this Mr Zander has made some sweeping reduction m teas, sugars, and groceries generally, as explained m his advertise ment. What can be made out of a cow or two on suitable land has been exemplified by a working man at Inch Clutha, who holds just one acre and three-quarters of good pasture, on which he resides and keeps three cows. B'9 wife attends to them *»« works afo,ouj;, whije the milk is whne. * *-He Stirling Factory. Last disposed of to -- —Used BiO fcg the season those cows rw '^mily with owner, besides supplying the ... milk. A meeting of the Methven New Year Sports Committee was held m the Library on Monday 15 inst. to arrange a pro. gramme. A similar one to the previous year's was arranged, with fche following alterations : For the Hurdle Hawse a Mai den Trot was substituted of 7 soys. Tht Obstacle Race was placed number 3 on the list. The purse was raised to 10 soys and a consolation race of 3 soys if time pormit will be run, Numbers 7, 10, and 13 were struck off the Athletics. It was decided to have the programme laid before the Canterbury Jockey Club and the Trotting Association as soon as poss ible. The Melbourne Argun gives the follow ing from a back station :—' He objected to the grass growing, so to speak, und^r the sheep's feet. 4 How is it,' he asked his overseer,'that Mrs Jones' sheep are all m good condition while mine are dying;.' ' The widow's sheep are also dying, sir,' said the overseer. (Ha ! ha ! I'm glad of that,' he said with -gi^a, as he wasi shown some carcases m the widow's selection, 'she'll soon have none ;' and for a month he roda round that paddock to view the ever-increasing number of dead sheep. His state of mind can, however, bo imagined when he found out later that he had been looking and gloating over his own dead sheep thrown into the widow's paddock by the boundary rider who even tually married the lady.' DOLLAR CIGARETTES.— 3d M No holders or photos—Hzbitby Zandbk, Wholesale agent,

The Imperial Government desires I Belgium to act as arbitrator m the Costa Rica packet dispute. Dr. Jameson has been created a Com panion of the Bath, m racognition of his services m Matabeleland. £<ews has been received that the steamer Buteshire, which left on August 20th for ] Adelaide, has been to Wed into Mauritius, | having broken her shaft, Oddfellows are requested to meet at the Joclge room on Sunday afc two o'clock, for ihe purposa of attending Church service at >st. Stephen's Church. Constable JDuggan died suddenly yester day while on duty m the Lowburn dis trict, Dunedin. The supposed cause is apoplexy- Duggan was single <md joined the force m 1882. In the elections for the Belgian Chamber, the Socialises won nineteen seats; the Catholic* lost, <}ight, but still retain a working majority. The Liberals lost seventeen. | At Reefton an indignation public meet ing is called by requisition to the county chairman to-aight, to protest against the statements published by Mr Gordon m his mines report for this year about the Reefton district. At the Police Court to-day—before Messrs Alfred Harrison and David Thomas, J.P.'a -two first offenders wer« convicted and discharged,—Alice Scott for vagrancy was again remanded pending instructions from the OharitaSle Aid Board, Now that the young swans are being hatched out m the Domain, it is to be hoped that no one will attempt to inter fere with them. There are several black or rather grey cygneta to be seen round the islands, and some young ducks have been also noticed. The caretaker has authority to enforce the by-laws pro viding for the punishment of offenders m this respect, and it would be well if all persons would assist him m making an example of youths seen interfering with the wild fowl. Some good stories are told about blunders at Agricultural Shows, but the following, for which a Dubbo, New South Wales, paper is responsible,holds its own fairly well:—* On one occasion the judges at an exhibition gave the prise for the best sow to a mammoth boar, and on an other the prize ribbon intended for the best sheep dog was tied around the neck of a not insignificant St. Bernard. At another time some colonial porter was ticketed as prize red wine, and the step was defended by one of the judges, who declared that he never drank the product of the native vineyards, therefore, i c was a little at fault.' A new form of phonograph of aparticu ! larly simple construction has been described before the Electro-chemical Society of Berlin by Herr A, Koeltzow. Inthisinstrumant, which, m consideration of its low price, appears suited to many purposes, at any rate m those countries where patent rights will not prevent its introduction, the cylinder on which the record is made is composed of a hard kind of soap. Each cylinder, which costs about three shillings, admits of being used for recording 250,000 words, since an arrange ment allows of the removal of a very thin layer from the surface when this has been covered. Thus the cost of the cylinders for registering any number of words is not more than the cost of the paper which would be required if they were written down. A social and dance m aid of the Kyle School prize f and wab held on the evening of Friday last and was one of tbe most successful ever held m the district. The weather was very favorable, and the school room, which was very nicely decorated, was quite filled with the youth and beauty of the district. IVir A. J. Kelly, of the Central Hotel. A&hburton, brought a party of musical friends, who rendered valuable assistance m making the enter tainment a musical treat. The school children's recitations and dialogues were a special feature, and reflect the greatest credit on the teacher, Miss M. Lamt> Special mention may be made of the Misses Annie and Lilly Mulligan, of Miss Ella Lambie and Miss Alice Kings bury, and of Master Willie Crompton. Votes of thanks to Bros Hunnibell and to Misa Kelly for supplying the excellent music, and to Mr Hamilton who acted as M C, were proposed by the Chairman, Mr Lambie, and the company dispersed at an early hour. A unique adventure has befallen an English dootor at Constantinople. He is the family physician of Ibrahim Bsy, and one day during the recent earthquake was engaged m his dressing room. Saddenly the house rocked, pictures were shaken from the walls, the callings collapsed, and, to make matters worse, three ladies of the harem were precipitated into his pre sence through the debris. The offence of viewing the favorities of the Bey is death ; but, losing no time, the quartet hurried into the streeS. There (says the corres pondent) they discovered Ibrahim Bey himself, and the ladies at once gave them aelves up for lost. The physician, how ever, placed the matter before his Excel lency, and received a pardon for himself upon the spot. The females, however, were hurried off by a guard, and it was thought probable that they would, as under ordinary circumstances, be thrown into the Bosphorus. The Bey, however, relented, and % few days later, m the presence of praying Imams and Ulimas, the trembling captives were simply "Sipped m the waters of the Strait, and were then considered purified from the unhallowed gaze of the Englishman, and were taken back once more to favor, The terrible earthquakes m Sicily have had distressing results. At Grarbardi (writes a correspondent the Daily News) we met women and children weeping desperately, and corpsea were being carried out of the ruins. All at once we heard a horriblo noise, the earth trembled, the walls fell, and a great cloud of dust en veloped us Seeing a wall m front of me give way I fled l|ke mad while the shocks continued. We stumbled one against the ofctoas- m the obscurity, and stones fell all about us. Then all at once—silence. mL ' crie§ of distress arose on all sidea, and werusne.- 1 *» h?lpthose thathad fallen. Processor Romeo, correspondent of the Cower di Catania, had been struck down and wounAei by. a fc"en wall. We helped him up and put hio^ iji a safe place. Then we dragged a ooor -W*ti out of some ruins; she had'both legs broken. From another house we took a baby which had been saved hy the proteotion afforded by a heap of canes standing near its cradle. We found a girl of fcwelsa under the ruins tmfeurt •; but she had lost fee? reason through terror. 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COMMERCIAL.

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CYCLING NOTES.

By Mercury. I The two local Clubs have now formally opened the cycling season here. The opening of each Club was a distinct success, and was held m charming weather. The Amateur Club had a slight advantage numerically, but the Ariete had three representatives of the fair sex m the procession, who were a very pleasing addition to the ranks. A prominent member of the Amateur Club took part m the Ariel procession and this graceful ark of courtsey was appreciated by the other club who acknowledged the com pliment by having three of their members m the Amateur ranks the following week. Why two days should be necessary for opening the season 1 know not, and I trust that next year, instead of two opening runs, we shall have one day fixed for the opening of the season and have both Clubs combined for a monster celebration. It seems absurd to have the season declared open twice within eight days, and each day with an air as though there were no cyclists m the town bub those assembled under the banner of the Club whose day it was. Though the rules under which the cyclists ride at present will not allow members, who ride only for trophies and money ordera, to compete with those who ride for cash, there should be nothing whatever to prevent a combined opening tun with alternate races on the track for each Club. Such a course would be far preferable to the present methods, and would probably be a very forward step to a future union. The races after the opening rune did not have the effect of bringing outo any pheno mena on wheels, and no records were broken Clarkson, of the Ariel*, was well ahead of the other riders present at the Ariel meet, but did not exhibit: his usual form, although winning the two mile easily, and getting second m the half mile from scratch. E. G. Craighead rode well, and with training should make a good rider. His brother was apparently saving himself for the 24 hours contest, or perhaps the Methven re cord. At the Amateur gathering, Daly again showed that much training it absolutely essential to some riders, and consequently he had to give place to R. Shearman. W. Shearman rode well, and R. Curtis made some good sprints, but he was not trained, and sprints alone will not win races. On each occasion the track was m good order, and as the caretaker at present engaged understands his work there is every proba bility that the path during the coming season will be very fast. It should be worthy of consideration that prizes or badges might be given either by the clubs or by some patron of the sport, to the rider or riders holding the record of the track at the end of the season for various distances. As this would be the initiation of records for our track, it would be advisable that the j records should be within certain fixed time \ limits. The cycling sensation of the month has been the 24-houra contest held under the auspices of the Caledonian Cycling Club m Dunedin, and as might have been expected the victor was found m the prince of New Zealand long distance road riders—A. J. Body, who completed 354£ miles m the time. The second man was found m an old favo rite and an ex champion—Harry Soanes of Christchurch. There were ten starters, but | only three rode out the time. Of these Soanes completed 338£ miles, and Duff 320^ miles. Ken Lewis put up a New Zealand record for 100 miles which will be hard to ' beat. He accomplished the distance m 5 hours 50 minutes 45 seconds. Craighead left the track at the fourteenth hour after going 179 miles. Body scaled 13 stone, and rode a machine weighing 211bs geared to 68. The Ashburton representative was nob with out his friends. At the eleventh hour an on looker, cirefully noting the consistent going and the set determination exhibited by Craig head, backed him to the extent of two sove reigns. Now while dkagresingwith the betting part of the transaction it is eminently satis factory to kuow that our local rider created so favoral Ie an impression. Soanea, after a spell, came out and rode with a cigar m his mouth. Body's time foe the last mile wafe 3 minutes 31 seconds. It is scarcely to be wondered at that only three completed the time when 198| miles were completed at half time. Soanes, who is a married man, is nearly 35 years of age. The frosty night was exceedingly unpleasant for the riders. '•Rover" m the " Canterbury Times " says:—As the Lancaster Park Company has decided to delay the laying down of an asphalt track, 1 should advise an enquiry being ma^e into the difference between the cost of asphalt and cement. The latter is reckoned by European experts to be much m advance of either wood or asphalt. An asphalt track would suit ridera for a few seasons affer which there would be an agitation for one of wood or cement, &o the Park Company might just as well make the plunge at once provided the cost is not beyond its means. Lacy Hillier, the well-known English cyclist, naturally swears by wood, as he was instrumental m having the Herne Hill track constructed, but on the Continent the general opinion is strongly m favor of cement. It was curious and instructive (says "Cycling") to notice m the Cuca Cocoa Cup Race how, as the day wore on, the men took to air saddles, until at last all were so furnished. Had all the men started on properly-fitted and properly blown air saddles, it is safe to say that all would have ridden further, and some of those that retired would nob have done so. Wridgeway rode throughout, until he retired, on one of Lycett'B new pneumatic saddles, and he did not suffer from saddle troubles m the slightest degree. It is possible to get chafed on an air saddle, but not bruised, and it is the last named torture that knocks men out so utterly. Jack Craighead should be able to give some hints on this subject. ! Wally Kerr now holds both the cne mile and the ten mile Australasian tecords. His time for the mile is 2.18 and for ten miles 24.58, the first mile being covered m 2.22. Referring to Charley Jones, who won the ten mile championship here at Easter, and who repeated the performance at Sydney recently, a Sydney writer says:— C. H. Jones is the most peculiar-actioned rider I have ever seen He sits right behind his work, with back and arms but slightly bent and as stiff as a winning post. In appearance, too, he is deception itself, being very slightly built, and giving one the idea of being anything but a strong rider. Since Saturday, lam much impressed with his riding ability, and am of opinion that on a very fast track m the longer races he will be found a most dangerous opponent to Messrs Kerr, Simpson and Co. Craighead's performance m breaking the Methven record at this time oi the year with the roads m bad order, was a creditable performance, and it now remains for the former holder—R. Shearman—to stilif urther reduce it and keep the honor with his Club,

CORRESPONDENCE.

sWe dp not hold oarseives restonsibie tor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE ASHBURTON TRAFFIC BRIDGE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —To continue the correspondence with Cr Tweed on the lines of his trashy letter, whipb, appeared m your last issue, would be, to my mind, taking too great an advantage of your good nature, and infiicting much hardship upon those who read your wjdely cirenlated paper. It would be nothing more than a waste of time. This correspondence therefore fts far as I am concerned is at an end. Thanking you for allowing me the above space, —I am, etc., B.VQO FRIKDIIANP.ER. Asliburton, October 17, 1894.

Our Charitable Aid System.

Clum*y machinery

At the Police Court to-day a case was heard which, to use mild language was adis grace to the community. A poor old widow named Mrs Scott, until a short time ag«, had by means of the scanty rations supplied by the Charitable Aid Board, and the results of her own labors m washing, succeeded m making a living. A month back her health —for some time failing —gave way ; she had a fit, and the police finding her uncared for, sent her to the Hospital. There she remained untill she was sufficiently recovered to get about, and then as she appeared somewhat weakminded; obviously the hospital was not the place for her. She was discharged, and for a little while was kept alive by the charity of friends. The police heard of her helpless condition ; she was scarely able to dress herself, much less earn her own living. She was brought before the Court on Tues day, October 9, and was remanded for a week, m order to give the Sergeant an oppor tunity of communicating with the proper authority—the Charitable Aid Board~in order to make arrangments for her care. The Sergeant wrote to the Board at once, but as yet has received no answer. In the mean* time, the woman had been sent to Lyttelton gaol, and was brought back to-day again, charged with the criminal offence of vag rancy, when m tlwSergeant put it, her only crime is that she is alive and helpless, and yet i» was the only course he could take to draw attention to the case. Messrs David Thomas and Alfred Harrision, who were on the Bench, were not slow to rscognise the inhumanity of such proceed ings, and with the poor old woman m tears before them, sent suck » message to the Board as should wake it up to a sense of duty. The telegram was as follows :— Alice Scott, again remanded to jail. Case reported by police to you on the ninth instant. No reply. Delay cruel and in human. If you do nothing to-day will com municate with Government, and take steps to make the whole matter public. Were it not for the jail, the woman would have been dead. David Thomas, Alfred Harrison —Justices of the Peace." With such oases as the above little wonder is it that the people of Ohristchurch are agitating for an enquiry into the system of charitable aid as at present administered. Many times assertions have been made that high salaried officials consume an excessive amount of the charitable aid grant, but whether over paid or under paid it is evi dent that the management is anything but what it should be, when a letter sent by a police sergeant with reference to such a case receives no answer. That any reason should exist for the last line of that telegram m a foul stain on our civilisation* To think that a woman who has probably spent some of the best years of her life m the colony, and who at last through old age and ill health is unable to earn a living, can only be kept alive by being charged as a criminal and Bent to jail is simply monstrous. The telegram | referred to will probably have the desired effect m this instance, but that the whole system of chairtable aid needs a searching inquiry there can.be no doubt.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

TICK VICIORIAV niSfl

London, October 15. Sir W. V. Harcourt favors the sug gestion of the Treasury that Victoria should continue to purchase supplies of silver and bronzß from the Imperial mint, accounting for sale and retaining sufficient profit to recoup ,the colony for its loss on gold coinage.

THE LATE SIR ALFRED STEPHEN.

London, October 16. The Times contains a long and appreciative notice of the late Sir A* Stephen. Melbourne, October 16 The Supreme Court adjourned to-day a3 a mark of respect to the late Sir Alfred Stephen.

THUS COREAN WAR

Shanghai, October 16. The Pei Yang squadron is ready for sea. An Imperial edbfc has been issued at Pekin accepting full responsibility for the protection of foreigners. It is denied that the Chinese have made proposals for peace. London, October 16 The Times says that not a single Power is willing to adopt Lord Rose* bery's proposal to impose peace on China and Japan. Sydney, October 17 The French warship, Duchaftault has left for Chinese waters. London, October 15 The Times considers Government committed an incredible blunder m proposing that the Powers should intervene m the Chinese war.

New South Wales Politics

Sydkby, October 1? The Legislative Assembly has af firmed the principle of local option by 30 to 27, but; as less than a half voted the result cannot be regarded as de cisive.

THE N.S.W. CIVIL SERVICE

Sydkby, October 1? A Commission is being appointed to enquire into the working ot the civil ! service. A proposal to appoint a Select Com mittee to inquire into the military administration was defeated by a large majority. Government opposed the motion.

PARLIAMENTARY RIFLE MATCH

Adelaide. October 1? In the intercolonial Parliamentary rifle match the members of the South Australian Legislature scored 610 points.

LABOR,

Suez, October 16. The strike of the dredge men has been settled. Sydnby, October It The closing of the pits at Newcastle is due to failing trade and also to the Victorian Government largely cuttia» down orders for coal. The owners state that if the Coal Mine Regulation Bill passes m its present form it will necessitate the closing of most of the pits. It is expected that the Lambton or Burwood colliery will shortly close.

THE KIFFIRS.

mi rr CjU?BTo^t October 16 Tfie &a^rff are again attacking Lorenzo Mai-quez, apd <;be Eortugdesa have accepted the Transvaal Govern, rnent'* ofter of «6«ist»nce,

tSA ASflßttßTOfl GtJABbIAKj WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1894.



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Wanted. \ WANTED, a good Cook andLaundtess. j Apply to | MRS E. G. WRIGHT, ! 10J96 Windermere, Wiuslow. I ■|U» LET—Bed orSitting Room (private) j I furrri-hed. Apply Mail Office. 10 98 DDFILLu"wB' BALL at, Tinwafd on fchi w Nighl, November 2. 10 95 T7IOR SALE.—Pair Silver Spangled Jj Polish Fowls prize winners at Christchurch, Timavu, and Ashburtan. For address apply Mail Office, Ashburton. 10 92 FOB SALE.- \ an acre of Barley and Tares, and -| an acre of Oats and Tares m large or small quantities ; also a few bags of Oamaru Derwent Potatoes lor seed. Apply to Peter Williams, oppo site the Gasworks. 10 93 WANTED -Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset, guaranteed whale- j bone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 T^ESSMAKING. — Miss • Murphy, -■-' Dressmaker, has recommenced busi- 1 ness m the old Kindergarten, East street, where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terras very moderate. OYSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitebait every right at Jewitt's, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Mail office. 9 168 QPRAYls~lelling Firewood"2ss • O per cord, delivered. Coal from 6a per quarter. Good heart fencing material very cheap. Opposite Mercantile Store, West Street. |fiDWARDS, Bennett's Sale. Grand lot •" new and fashionable Furs and Mantles ; half price. Come and take your pick at Mbs Ada»i» , B'~WTBl^"BOTlSirfresh and good, 6d per lb, Just arrived—A Line of BBA Shears, also a good assortment of Turkey Stones. Come early and get your choice. Note address—Fletcher Bros, East street (next Bank of New Zealand; Ashburton. ] SWEEPING Reductions. —Is Books for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2s Books \ for Is 6d, 23 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equ&l rate of reduction at L. F. Andrew.es and Cos., Cash Sale. 618 J AKATERE.—The Somerset Meat Mart has long held " the cake " as the best and cheapest shop m town for cash purchasers. The old reputation will be maintained, Mutton 2d per lb, Saus ages 4d per lb. All other lines reduced. For Cash only.-—W. J. Silcock. 852 WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical m a at S. Silek's, Optician. WANTED Known— The Cheapest House m town for First-class Millinery and Drapery is H. C. Segers, Melford House. T\J ANTED Known—Special line of VV Gents' Hegatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier, 4 TLTANTED Known -Before buying VV your Hats come and see our Stock. Greatest variety to choose from m Ashburton. All marked vary Cheap. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. 'pO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning— We -*- have just received Three Ctses of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilclo hs, and Linoleums. Ohina_Matting fromßy per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. TUST Opened, a splendid line of fashion s able Dress Stuffs, m Cardinals, Maroons, Navies, Browns and Blacks. To be sold under wholesale price.—H, C Segers, Melford House. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15? 6d and 16s 6*d.--Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildings. RECENT Arrivals — Ladies'andGentle men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats.— Mitchell and Tueneu. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ab Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to choose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna , ments. Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street BANG ! Bang \ Baiif- \ My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley'a, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hakdley's, Gun Emporium. WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blouses and Walking Bressss. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods $f v choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.,,—Mitchell and Turner. " "^CEI ftotm £per£ for all |\| (^ *** 9Ub on re or e°W°n L.y Guns ibv ""ing a profession*! tuna payments. Hs.,. - undertake to Gunsmith on the premises, i v. a, m repair Guns of any description, v^ fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W, Hardley, Ironmonger, etc. /^( UNS ! Guns ! Guna f My new stock VIT of Gunsj ust to hand direcc from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Haedley's Sporting Repository | . __ , _ WANTED Known -That if you are ia want of a first) class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colaniea. Repairs well done and at once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, East street, Ashburton. pIRCULATING Library.—Any one v^ bringing or buying a Yellow Back or Cloth Book can exchange the same by paying 4d for each exchange. New books are constantly added to the library. Photo and Scrap Albums, Text, Birthday, Christmas, and New Years Cards Cheap, and m Great variety; Picture Books, Scrap?, Bfind of Hope Reciters, and Dialogirjg, Fancy, Plain and Mourning Stationery. Book Stall and Shop,—J. Marseen. , ' %XT All ! WAR —Greac Sacrifices as ' Goods muse be sold cheaper than ev?r, to make room for other goods to arrive shortly. Books and Magaaines, Writing Papers and Envelopes, Pocket Books, Purses, Writing Cases, Ink slant's, Pictures, Music, Accordeoos from 7-i (.M, Concertinas, Violins, Binjos, Zither Harps, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap aud Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, School Bags, and a great variety of goodo too numerous to mention ; all at greatly ajuced prices for cash this month at L, F. Andrewes anjj Co.'a, Cheap Sale.



Business NoUee*. \ ABO4.DE HOUSE. Spring 1 Goods, Spring 1 Goods. W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing some beautiful NEW and FASHION- i ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of / ( STRAWS, LA.OES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladiea', and Children's of all descriptions. cfiOTHiMG. ciiormirct. c^othiuc*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, GOATS, VESTS, &o. SHIRTS COLLARS, TIES, &c ■ SPENOBB and CO., AECADE HOUSE. IF YOU WANT GOOD VALUE FOB YOUR MONEY GO TO— G. J. NEILL'S WHERE THEY ARE SELLING AT LESS THAN CkiST PRICE. MUST KCA.VJB MO3NKY. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED FOR ANY ARTICLE IN THE SHOP. DRESS GOODS 2£d DRESS GOODS 3Jd Doable width Dress Tweeds Is lid Heavy Shirting Is 6d—Reduaed to 9id Reduced to la Union Shirting la 2d—Reduced to 7fd TOWELS 2£d Kid Gloves, four clasps la 9d Double Bed-twill Sheeting, unbleached Flannelettea, yard wide 7sd—Reduced and White 9&d to4id White and Grey Calico Is lid doz Dr Warner's Ooralme Uorseta, 8s bd All Wool Flannel 7*d Reduced to 5s lid MILLINERY 9AND P UNDER-CLOTHING AT YOUR OWN PRICE CLOTHING- CLOTHING Boys' Suits 3s lid Men's Tweed Trousers 6a lid Boys' Suits 4a lid Men's Woollen Socks 7Jd Boys' Caps 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes Men's Tweed Suits 13a 6d 17s 6d Man'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 S HATS, CAPS, etc., AT ANY PRICE. BLANKETS, BLANKETS. IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAK*S, OOLOSIAL AND ENGLISH, AT ANY tM jivanx w pRIOE _ FK oM O S Ocl PdR PAIR. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BOOTS. BOOTS. CHEAPER THAN EVER, WE CANNOT HELP IT AS WE WANT THE MONEY Wnmim's Shoes 4s lid Women's Leather Lace B all sizes 5s lid women a on THBSB ARE gJMPLY C4IVEN AWAY. Men's Bluchers 4<» lid Boya' Nallad Shooters, Strong, 5s 6d Men's Nailed Shooters 7a lid and 6s 9d Men's Heavy Watertights, p^god. Ladies' French Shoes lls 9d—Reduced 15 a «<1 Reduced to Jls 6d to 8s 6d CHILDREN TAN SHOES AND SLIPPERS AT YOUR OWN PRICE G. J, JN #1 L lAS, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EJAST STREET, ASHBURTON Cash, We Want CASH. SEWING JttACHIWES. THE WORLD'S CHAMPION. The P»fis Vertical Feed, IW a contest with all the be"* ««^« feJSf.?*"• at th<J **** EsMby}ion ' 1889 ' ■I- obtained the highest award-~M OljD MM3AL. THE DAVIS 7.^BTIOAL FEED. First Award Dunedin Exhibition ... ••• J£B9 & 90 Melbourne a JJJJ & 89 Adelaide ... ... x^l Sydney 1880 GOLD JMUtUOAJL. Highest award at the World's Columbian Exposition, CHICAGO. Uneciuallod f ir Kmbroidery and Arc Work. Its chief recommendation is that it ' GIVES ENTIRE SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO USE IT. A KOYeUy.— THE NEW~DROP CABNET MACHINE. FREE TRIAL. FREE LESSONS, Payments arranged to suit purchasers. SOLE AGENT— 7§liM§«>W a CO., 220 COLOMBO' STREET, CHRISTCHUECH. AGENTS for Griswold's Knitting Machines. Sewing Machines of all kinds repaired by skilled workmen. 10 76 ?NOoT^to^oZ~MrrSmith. Not' SPECIAL NUTI OE. i " y feelhig well % Have a cup of , TO LOVERS OP FLOWERS. Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating , _ and strengthening. My word, Mrs rnHR Undersigned has Planta for bed■■ Brown, this m simply lovely. Wholesale X ding out of all the undermentioned and retail at Zander's. I Porfcs» oi tnfl nrßfc Prize strain. Seeds i { imported from all the leading houses -——7——— ij», o - i round the Globe. They will be ready £L2OO lend on first daaa Free about (]le firafc week of November :~ * IWVV holdseoutity I Asters, Geraniums. Lobelia, Marigold ' (virious), Phlox Drumraondii, Petunias, "~ „... , . , 4 «. " . . , ' Stocks, Tomatoes, etc. KAKAIA. (Sections. —Unera are invited : ta ivkit« mriWTvn for any ri the f-llowi-.g numbers. JAWtH-fe I OBTLH.R, „:, o« 191 ooi qqo ook qq7 Tprn's ' Nurseryman and oeedsmar., if required " Clifton Nursery. Allenton, Aahburton. 1029 T. BULLOCK. , i^j-q more mciii nc iig cs tion ; no more ncr . — —— I_\ voustiess from indulging m too FOR S LE. : mucn fc°a drinking, for those who drink * ! Health Tka. (Jno trial will convince /^\3OD Sheep Country, In ifß naLivo ?"»- Htimiv Zawdbr, Authorised. Agant \X Htate, BuiUble for breaking up for Fukb 81000 is tjik Sojokkt ok Hkalth urnips. Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system \ ZLO ACB' S. I 4.Q °^ a^ impure blood, cure iudigestioii,con- A jZ\J ' _L _L %J Btipation, liver complaint, pains m back and ColcUtream Road District, being -K.<i sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove 52856. A bargain, pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box Easy Terms. 6s; two boxea, 10s, posbiree. J. W. Clayton T, BULLOCK, , b^x 234 Duaedin