DRATH.

MoKenduy. — At Lauriston, on August 5, James Joseph, infant son of Denis and Margaret MoKendry, nge ' eightmoaths, much nnd deeply regretted.

The Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1896.

The Socialists are at it again, and the meeting of ' ' World's Workers " m London ha 3 declared for the nationali sation of railways, telegraphs, etc. But the " workers " have not shown any practical way of bringing about this wholesale nationalisation, Of course, as the " World's Workers " are still m congress, and we get only the baldest hints filtered to us by cable of what they are actually doing and saying, full reports of their meetings are not available as yet. But speeches delivered by delegates before the congress met were plentiful, and having access to these it is not difficult to imagine what the speeches at the congress would be like. This new Liberalism, which has for its main object the gathering together of all the good things m the world and handing them over to the tender mercies of Parliamentary • administration for the good of the mass, is really a new Conservatism, the great aim of which is to safeguard itself against what it is pleased to call oppression. The Socialist is continually on the outcry against the tyranny of wealth and the miseries of the poor, and thinks he is telling a new tale, while all the while he is but rehearsing with variations one that has been told over and over again m all ages, and will doubtless be repeated to the end of time. The speakers m a fine frenzy ask for a remedy for those conditions which they say are so unjust and merciless to labor, and usually propose just what the Sboialist " World's Workers" propose, with co operative manufactories ander Govern ment management added, and all public works and enterprises undertaken by the State. Nothing would be left to private enterprise at all. They assume that all their proposals would be opposed by wealth, but they are prepared for that, and would have wealth shorn of its power by the strong popular arm, and dispossessed of all the accumulations to which labor is m bondage. Nothing can ever be accom plished for labor on such lawless lines as these, and socialist talk of this kind can make but few converts except among classes of men to whom law and constituted authority are irksome, and such classes are as ready to plunder m open day, as with the "jimmy," the false* keys, and the dark lantern at night. But mno part of the civilised world does the thinking majority of laboring men listen with approval, and still less m Britain and her colonies. From his very earliest years the Briton ia taught that the foundation of the Throne of his nation is laid m righteous ness and justice, and as he grows m years, m physical bulk and strength, and m mental capacity, it soen dawns upon him, even without a teacher, that no avenue of advancement is closed to honest effort, and the opportunity of one is the possibility of all. It is tho pet theme of Socialist orators to predict that the time of a great social upheava* is at hand, and m their dark auguries of the future they picture scenes of strife m which worker will band with worker and the great army of toilers will rush upon the possessions of the rich and despoil them.. Timid men, who do not reason beyond this surface froth, are apt to be affected by the nightmare of these dark auguries, and sometimes see visions of a disturbed future such as the Socialists predict, but men who have faith m themselves and are not doubtful of the underlying virtues of mankind laugh to scorn those raven prophecies, knowing that . the future has nothing of the kind m store. A time may come — it has come before — when there will be a struggle for bread because enough has not been produced to • give bread for the eater and seed for the sower' ; but the time will never come which those ravens predict, when the masses will combine to despoil by force the rich of their possessions, whether of coin, or of land and houses, or goods. All threats of such a subversion of the law are but empty vaporings, and all fears of it grohndless as well as absurd. History gives no warrant for it, and still less does the character of civilised man warrant an apprehension so unjust to humanity. An able writer on the sub? ject of poverty and wealth says m this connection— "lt is not the poor, but the rich that have a propensity to take the property of other people. There is no instance upon earth of the poor having combined to take away the property of the rich ; and all the in stances habitually brought forward m support of it are gross misrepresenta tions, founded upon the most neces sary acts of self-defense on the part of the most numerous classes "The Frenph Revolution is often quoted by the demagogues who rave about the comb ing 1 scenes of violence by which the spoliation of the rich will be effected.' the poor m the French Revolution jVj , -*MessJy plunder m the sense did not ru... J fch word# m which the ravens u^. '-■** simply took back what they nau _ v oUQ pretext or another been cruelly robbed of, nor did they go beyond reasonable restitution. It is wealth alone that is grasping and aggressive. Poverty always has been, and always will be, content to protect itself, if it can, against the injustice of the rich and the encroachments of power. Labor is the observance of one of God's first laws, and it is not until he ceases to 'respect that law that a man begins to display a disposition to violate the laws of humanity. There are many peaceful methods by which the condi tion of the poor may be ameliorated, and we are not without faith that their application to labor will be successful. Great efforts have been made m this directianin New Zealand already, and doubtless those efforts will be continued as they have been at Home, but nothing is to be gained by lawlessness or disquieting suggestions of violence such as were made by not a few of the noisier delegates before they went to add their voices to the Babel of the 'World's Workers,' and we hold him to be the worst of the enemies of poverty 'who seeks to teach it treason to our cp.mm.Qß humanity,

The spoci.ll correspond nfc at Weliii'fi;tcn \ of a Ohrietchurch contemporary bays : — j The Representation} THE ELECTORAL Oommlssinnrrg aro boundaries, tteadily proceeding with their important wotk The Worth Island Commission have already made a trial adjustment of the various electorates of the island, but as a certain fraction was left unaccounted for a second arrangement was found necessary and the Committee are now going over the ground again. Of the three additional sostH one will almost certainly go to Auckland province, and another to the Wellington province, to which part of the island the third is to be allotted has nob yet been decided. In the South Island one of the West Coast electorates must go, and Canterbury and Otago will also probably lose one Beat each.

' Dr Emily Bkainerd Ryder is just now creating quite a sensation m Aanburton. p When she holds a new women and levee m the Orange new ideas. Hall, Burnett; Street, the' thoroughfare is suggestive of a market day or a big land sale at the Orange Hall. But the speculative observer decides m his own mind that it must be the fair sex who are about m such force, even though they may not be visible, for he can see their carriages, each with the usual attendant crowding the road, and he knows that the ladies are m pursuit of knowledge or — amusement. As to the knowledge, we are told that a little of it is a dangerous thing, and the following incident m connection with Dr Ryder's last Aahburton -lecture goes towards showing that if knowledge taken m small dcses ia not absolutely danger cms," it is ab least likely to prove inconvenient. Dr Ryder is reported— not by our special, for she would not let him, but by a lady who was present— to have said that people were, m the habit of having too much bed clothes over them at night. The lecturer alleged that the body keeps the clothes watm, not the clothes the body. Con vinced that the various blankets piled upon the marital bed would shorten the mundane existence of herself and spouse, and not being yet inclined to leave this aablunary sphere Mrs Blank removed apair of Aahburton-made double-felb blankets. Now everybody knows that last night the frost was the heaviest this winter, and it is not surprising that Mr Blank, with a double blanket less than usual, found the cold so severe that he could not sleep eonndly. Pretty soon after retiring therefore, he woke up shivering, and it did not take him long to find out what was wanted. Being a good husband, he did noti wake Mrs Blank, but began, In full sleeping costume, hunting about the bedroom for the missing clothes. Presently the noise he made ** cusßiug " woke Mrs 8., who enquired with much concern what was the matter. Mr Bs teeth were chattering by this time, but he managed to say he wanted more blankets. "They're m the next room " responded hid spouse, and Mr B. darted off to get them. When he returned Mrs B. began to explain the position, but Mr B. was frozen and furious, and Dr Ryder is responsible for much bad language and a big family row.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Guardian will go to press to morrow ai 12 o'clock, and advertisements must be handed m by 11 o'clock. The rainfall during July at Alford Forest was 7 68 inches ; at Alford Station, 5.34 . Mr Martin Kennedy, who is atpresent m England, has cabled fco his attorney m Wellipeton, directing him to pay a, dona tion of £100 to the Brunner .relief fund. At Melbourne a Salvationist named James Law has pleaded guilty to a .charge jp,'t pei jury commitoed m swearing an information againht Borne mythical foot pads. . A son of Mr Willhm Brash, of Mataura Island, after the recent floods had abated somawhar, caught no less than 36 live rabbits high up m the trees of his father's farm. The -son of one of the Ardgowan settlers wag crossing a paddock, when a horse, reseating the intrusion of a stranger, seized the youth by his nether garments and dropped him over the fence. At the ' meeting of the Progressive Liberal Association m the Orange Hall, the Mayor will preside, and Messrs Laurenson and Ell will deliver addresses. Ladies are specially invited. The Oamaru Mail reports that a ballot of the bands entered for the contest to be held m Dunedfn m October next has resulted m the election of Mr T. E. Bulch, of Melbourne, as judge. The other candidates were Mr G> A. Martin, judge, ab Chrlstchurch m 1893. and Inver carLitl m 1894, and Mr A. Grieve, who was judge at limaru last year. Before Mr J ustice Williams, at Dunedln Mr Hoskins moved for the appointment of Mr Williamß. Oook as official liquidator of the Ward Farmers' Association. No other nomination was made, and the Judge sanctioned the appointment. Mr Chapman said a projeot was m view for the reconstruction of the Company with the object to save liquidation becoming disastrous to the shareholders. A party of Christchurch gentjemen ware reoently out wild cattle shooting on Mr John Deans' Homebuah estate, near Coalgate, and they brought back, as a trophy, the h«ad of a ten?year?old bull, which Mr Salkeld, taxidermist, Oxford Terrape, Qhrigtchurch, is mounting for one of the members of the party.' The bull, though wild, was a well-bred Shorthorn of Mr Deans' own breeding, and was red and white m colour. ' Oat of twenty-two applications— fourteen ladies and eight gentlemen— the Board 'of Governors of the Ashburton High School have chosen for appointment to the. vacancy on the school staff, Mr Herbert O. Oraddock, M.A., of Prince Alberb'College, Auckland. Mr Craddock's testimonials are of the most satisfactory character, and his scholastic attainment's of ' tile first rank, and the Board of Governors are to be congratulated on their selection of such a teacher, and on their good fortune m securing his services. His Honour Mr Justioe Dennlston -*-atday laid down pretty clearly the yestcw , ' '~ "overning the application of the prlncip- *.^ tf* f Tfai a debtor to the Bankrupt, vwvul *"."* shortly stated is that where a person trade or business through unexpected misfortune becomes unable to pay debts contracted, and has given up all his property, his discharge will be granted. But where a person nob m trade, and wich no assets, simply came to the court to sponge off his debts, the Court would decline to grant an order of discharge. This, his honor added,* was perfectly irrespective of the position occupied by the debtor. Indigestion: — How much thought has been beßtowed, and what voluminous treatiseß have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course of a purifying, soothing, and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels'— then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing Buoh order throughout the entite syßtem that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Pills are fully competent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to health, strength, and cheerfulness. t Ym try the N(w Venut ToUeco *

The Suratura tea is being woll adver- ! aud if, as stated m the advertise-. Lent just published, it makes a contented uusenold, it ought to be m great demand. Aba meeting of the. DunediD Prepby" jry on Tuesday h was decided not to >rwatd to the Synod an overture opposing larrlage with a deoeased wife's sister, 'hlch was submitted by the JRev R. utherland. A farmer, who has lived for nearly forty ears some miles from Masterton, has =ays the Wanganui Herald) all thia time ieen paying races to Him local authorities, nd still he has no road to Mb property nd is practically isolated. Mr Andrew Orr has obtained a bupply if the knitted undergarments for Udiea recommended by Dr Ryder. They are suited for everyday wear, but their special use is for riding, cooling, and out door exerine generally. In connection with the recognition o* the Masonic Grand Lodge, Mr W. fl Gundry, District Grand Secretary, has received the following cable from the Grand Secretary, London j— • Terms of recognition hoc yet arranged.' The Wellington Post says that an elderly waif who recently had reason to spend «ome time m the New Plymouth Hospital described it as "the nearest place to heaven that he had been m." Last week (says the Manavoatu Times) a man lost a purse containing twenty eight sovereigns and a silver coin. On it being restored to him he was about to reward the lady who found ib with the silver coin, when she declined to acoepb his liberality. Large quantities of Kauri sawdust are regularly shipped to Melbourne and Bris bane from 'Auckland for smoking meats. The Kauri Company is about to send a quantity of the dust to England, with the object of ascertaining whether it could be converted m pulp for paper-making. Arrangements have been made to play the hookey tournament on Lancaster Park, Christchurch, on the 13th ipsfc, when the Ashburton Clnb will play Christchurch, \ and Tihwald will play Kaiapoi. In view of the above a full attendance is requested at the practice match m the Domain i to-morrow. Tho personal comfort as well as the spiritual education of the children attend ing the Salvation Army Sunday school is evidently attended to by the looal corps, anew stove is the latest addition to the junior hall. A special meeting is adver tised for to-morrow night to raise the necessary funds. <.' • A movement is on foot m Wellington to procure the release of the woman Lecher, who shot Mr Norbury, and is held m custody as nob responsible for her actions. The Colonial Secretary is to be approached on the gronnd that there are people ready to take charge of. and look after her m New Zealand or m Germany and if this fails a petition is to be got ( up. There is great excitement m the interior countries of California on the second com ing of Christ. Prayer meetings and religious services are held several times daily. Two well advanced students of the University of California resigned lately, on the ground that they believed the second advent of the Saviour was a matter of speedy occurrence and they proposed to v devote all the time left to preparing to meet Him. At, Christchurch yesterday a man named Charles Sutton was remanded till Tuesday next. He appears, according to the charges laid against him, to have almost made a living by forging and uttering cheques m several towns m Canterbury. He is accused of having manipulated two m Christchurch for over £12, one at Ngapara for £10 53, and one at Ashburton for £5 10* — the name forged m the last named instance having been that of Mr E. G. Wright, and the vicija Mr Alex Hemiry, of the Clothing Factory. On the latter charge he will appear at Ashburton on Wednesday next. The Wellington correspondent of the Press says thab three names are men tioned m connection with the succession to the Auditor-Reneralship, viz., Mr Kennedy Macdonald, Mr O'Hara Smith, and Mr Gavin, Naturally the office would m the ordinary coarse of events, be ailed by Mr Gavin, the Assistant Controller- General. Mr Gavin is said to be a most capable man, and he has had an excellent training under Mr FitzGorald. Ho has. however, ventured to adversely criticise the seizure of Sinking Funds by the Government. The news that the Countess of Warwick had knocked down her husband m the street caused quite a sensation m Warwick the other day, but it appears that ib was only a matter of stern necessity. Accord ing to theaccounts published, the Countess was riding her bicycle down a nrrrow lane, and was suddenly confronted by a cart. The only available outlet was blocked by the figure of the Earl, but the Countess, without a moment's hesitation, decided to sacrifice him, and forthwith bowled him over, although, with great presence of mind, she kept her seat. Of course the Earl was not hurt. An exchange says that Mr Bolton, ex chah man of the Pahiatua County Council, wroteto Mr A, W. Hogg, M.H.R,concern ing some necessary works m the district he represents* The letter was referred to the Cabinet and the following reply was received by Mr Bolton — " V7e con sider it Inadvisable, while the present administration is In power, that their (the constituents) requirements should be urged through the medium of a gentleman who is endeavoring to identify himself with a Conservative body, called the New Zealand National Association." The exchange from which this item is taken considers comment is unnecessary. At a meeting of the Ohristchuroh City Council on Monday evening the oity solicitor wrote respecting the application of the Chrlscchurch Tramway Company for a renewal of the concession, that the Council are bound by the terms of the original agreement to either purchase the lines and. material of the company at the end of bhtf.i concession or .renew it. upon terms to be settled if necessary, The original concession has now nearly expired and the Council have hitherto been under the impression thab they had a free hand m Jhe matter. After long consideration m committee ib was resolved to obtain information respecting the concessions made by the suburban looal bodies to the company, to publish the solicitor's opinion for the information of the citizens, and to approaoh the Tramway Company to ascert ala tfr° P r^ ce ab wn toh they are prepared to aa?. 1 fc Q-th9 °°™°"' ft 9

SOULLING.

London, August 4 Unless to-morrow Gaudaur agrees to row Stanßbury on September 7, the match will be deolared off.

CYCLING.

London, Augus 4 In the Cycling race, England y Australia, one mile, ParLby was first, Payne third, Megson fifth, Lewis Bixth. Time, 2mm 5 4-sth sees. In the five miles, the men finished m the same order. Time, 14min 30sec. Parlby won easily m both races.

parliamentary

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 4 THE LAT3 AUDITOR-GENERAL The Council met at 230 p.m., and adjourned as a m rk of respect to the late Ml- FilzGevald, appropriate speeches being delivered by Mr Walker, Colonel Whiiraore, and Mr Bo wen.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 4 The House met ut 2 30 FALLING REVENUE The Premier laid on the table a return of i he Cuscoms revenue for the past month, which he said showed a falling off of £9000 as compared with the same month of last year. . ■ . THE LATE ME FITZGERALD The Premier moved the adjournment of the House as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr FitzGerald, | Comptroller and Auditor-General. It | w<s the ninth occasion, he said, on which he had been called upon to move a similar motion, and this time he did so as a tribute of respect to one who had done great servioe to the cqlony, and who was revered and loved by all. The Premier went on to give a short sketch of the career of the late Mr FitzGerald, paying a high tribute to the great ability he hrfd displayed as a Btatesmau and m the public eervioe. He moved that the House adjourn until 7.30 pm M and that the House desires to place on record its high sense of the distinguished services rendered to the colony by the late Mr FitzGerald, and respectfully tenders to Mrs FirzQerald and family its assurance of sincerest sympathy with them m their sad bereavement.' - ..-.'.. Captain Russell seconded the motion, and referred m eulogistic terms to the integrity, honor, and brilliant services of the late Mr FitzGerald. Sir Robert Stout also added his meed of praise, and expressed his opinion that the late Mr FitzGerald was the greatest orator they had ever had m ]New Zealand, and that his speeches were never surpassed m any part of the world. The motion was agreed to and the House rose at 3 p.m. \ The House resumed at 7 30 p.m . , THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE Mr Flat man resumed the no-confidence debate. He lamented the waste of time that had occurred, and said that the blame lay with the Opposition, and they could not deny it. He strongly supported the taxation proposals of the Government, and their land policy. He should like to see the banking legislation brought to an end, and if there were any people on the present board responsible for the bank troubles they should resign their position. He warmly approved of the Advances to Settlers Act, and said, that it would be a good transaction for the colony and for the people. Mr Saunders said that the House should consider the financial position of the colony rather than the personnel of the Ministry. Tho Premier was certainly secure as long as the present Parliament lasted. The time had now arrived when the House must decide whether it would honestly meet its engagements or go from bad to worse aa they appeared to be doing at the present time. He contrasted the judicious and careful finance of the late Mr Ballance with the proposals of the party of young men who had followed him. Borrowed money did not come here. Taking pound for pound they now had less money than if they had never borrowed a penny. More had been sent Some than they had spent here. Borrow ing could not go on much longer, tie could agree with neither the motion nor the amendment, but if an opportunity offered ho would move another amend ment of which he had already given notice. In launching out upon a borrow ing policy the Government had broken dißi inch election pledges. ' Mr Hall-Jones said that he respected Mr Balhnce. bub they had heard too much about the non-borrowing of that statesman. The collapse of the financial debate showed the strength of the Govern ment position. Pjvery year a dispute arose ay to whether there was a surplus or nob, but this year Mr Duthie admitted that the surplus was genuine. As to the increased indebtedness the Opposition were more or less Responsible for the recent increases- Mr Ballance never dfirmd that he was borrowing, and his Statements did not ant out his future policy, but simply his intentions for the year then under consideration. The borrowing of the present Government was for reproductive purposes, and nearly the whole cf the money raised paid its own way. He defended the Government's i acfcicas with regard to the .sinking funds, and replied to the criticisms regarding the old age pension scheme and the Govern ment Insurance Bill. He denied that the Government were grinding more out of the people through the Customs, and stated that the latest returns showed a decrease m the Customs revenue. Mr Earnshaw quoted Mr Hall- Jones 1 speech last year, m which he questioned the fact of any surplus having existed, j and said that there was an actual deficiency of £220,000. Mr Hall-Jones when he used those words had no idea of joining the Government ; on the contrary, he was as much opposed to the Seddon Ministry as he (Mr Earnshaw) was. He regretted that the Premier m his new office of Treasurer had nob compiled die Financial Statement himself, but had handed it over to an auctioneer to concoct. As for Captain Russell's motion he did not agree with ib being brought down at this stage, but every reasonable man must agree with the effect of it. As for his own position he had voted against the Government on a no confidence motion since they abandoned the self-reliant policy of the late Mr Ballance, and he should continue to do so as long as they as were doing at present. Mr E M Smith would vote against Captain Russell's motion. He supported the Government m their borrowing policy, and said tha,'fc\ they should borrow to acquire native lands and purchase large estates for settlement, especially when money could be got for 2£ per cent, or 3 per cent. He praised the railway ad ministration of the Government, eulogised their land policy &nd expressed satisfaction with their general administration. He predioted that after the General Election the Liberal party would again be returned to power. The debate was adjourned on the motion of Mr Mills. The House rose at 12.30 a.m t

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseive.s resuonsiW for the opiuions -.xoiesscd >>v our correspondents)

MR OLIVER IN REPLY.

TO THE KDITOB. Sir,— l have too much respect for the good name of your esteemed paper to Bully any part of it with the kind of reply Mr Leadleya false, nasty, and irreverent last' letter deserves from me. — I am, etc. mv n D - OtIVKB. [lne correspondence must close with this . letter. — Ed.]'

FOOTBALL.

• Laat Saturday the Chertsey footballers drove to Rakaia, to play their return match with Custemlle. The Costerville team was greatly strengthened by the addition ofßeveral prominent Rakaia players, and was able to contest the game m the most atubborn manner. In fact, ab tiroes the game was very rough, and remarks Were made that should never have been heard. However, these offences were confined to two or three player* only. Very little com binatioji was shown by either team, and what good play was exhibited was mainly the result of individual effort. From a long throw out of touch near their opponent? goal line, Cole fell over, and scored for 5? i_ a try> whicn was not converted. Through a misunderstanding caused by two or three whistles going— among the players themselves* ib *•» alleged-Gray, the Ohertaey skipper, got away with the ball and being praoMcally unopposed scored & toy for Cherujey, making the scores equal. For Rakaia Shellock, the skipper, played a good game. He wrb well assisted by Stevenson, E Street, Santy, F. Street, I Riddle, v Gould, and W. Harvey. For Chertsey, Carrathers, G. Ironside, Doig Jiros., Withell, Gray andF. Ironside played well. Mr Peter Harvey made an impar tial referee After the game the towns dined together at Halliday's hotel, and shortly afterwards the visitors left for home. A match will take place m the Domain on Thursday at 2.30 between an outside team of the Ashbmton Football Club and the Ashburtpn Juniors.

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, Aognat 6 Wheat, chick, 3s 6d j milling, nominal. Oats quiet. New Zealand medium, 2s Id to 2s 2d j prime, 2s 3d. Peas, Prussian blue, 4s 6d to 4s 9d. Potatoes plentiful, New Zealand Derwents, £3 5s to £3 10s ; Circular Heads, £3 15s. Onions scarce, Victorian. £9 10s to £10 ; New Zealand, £10. Butter, dairy made, lOd to lid ; factory, lid to Is. Oheeße m good supply, with fair demand, New Zealand prime, sd. Bacon, 4d to 4£d. Melbourne, August 5 Wheat, 4s lOd. Oats, Algerian, 3s Id ; stout white, 3s 2d. Potatoes, £2 15s to £3. Onions, £8 to £8 10a. Adelaide, August 5 Wheat, 4s 4|d. Oats, dun, 2s 5d to 2s 6d; stout white, 3s 6d to 3s Bd.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

The improvement m the weather had the effect of increasing the entry of sheep at the Ashburton yards on Tuesday, as veil as adding to the attendance of farmers and others, and nearly all classes of sheep showed firmness m price. Store sheep were m demand f° r the turnip paddocks, as well as ewes m lamb, and lambs at all promising. The following figures ahow the run. of the market :— Fat crossbred ewes 9s to 14s 6d, fat crossbred wetherß 14s to 16s 6d, fat merino ewes 53 to 6s lOd, forward two-tooth croasbreds 13s to 16*, lambs 7s 9d to 12s Bd, sound crossbred ewes m lamb 12s to 14s 3d, old crossbred ewes 8s to 10s, merino ewes m lamb 5a 6d to 6s 3d. Pigs— Baconers 425, porkerß 10s. Cattle— Fat cows ,and steers £4 to £7 10s, 'small cows and steers £3 to £4.

CRICKET.

REMAINING FIXTURES- Aug. 6~At Canterbury, v Kent - •-■•:'•: Aug. 10— Ab Oval, v England Aug. 13— At Brighton, v Sussex Aug. 17 -At Oval, v Surrey Aug. 20— At Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire Aug. 24— At Taunton, v Somersetshire Aug. 27 -At Liverpool, v Lancashire Aug. 31 — At Scarborough, v England Eleven Sept. 3— At Hastings, v. South, of England

AUSTRALIANS V WARWICKSHIRE.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

London, August 4 The Warwickshire team were disposed, of m the 6rßt innings for 127, and will follow on. The chief scorers are Diver 54, Bain bridge 21. ■ : Warwickshire's second innings closed for 152, the Australians winning by an innings and 60 runs. The principal scores were.— Bambridge 23, Perier 23, Glover 32.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PBESS ASSOCIATION. THE SOCIALIST CONGRESS. London, Auguib 5 . The World's Congress of Socialist Workers demands the nationalisation of the collieries, railways and factories. THE SWEEDISH AERONAUT. News has been received that M. Andree, the Swedish; aeronaut who lately started to explore towards the North Pole, has left Spitzbergen m his balloon. THE OHARTERED COMPANY. August 4. The Standard says that Mr W. L, Jackson, Secretary for Ireland m the last Salisbury Government, has been offered the Presidency of the Com mittee to inquire into, the Chartered Company. THE CRETAN INSURGENTS. Athens, A.ugaab4 In compliance With the request of the Powers, Greece has stopped ' the ' dispatch of military assistance to the Cretan insurgents. ' ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Cairo, August 3 Information received from Abys sinia states that the natives pillaged a caravan conveying assistance to the Italian prisoners, and compelled it to return.

AUSTRALIAN.

ADMINISTRATION OF NOR FOLK ISLAND.

_ Sydney, August 4 At a meeting of the Executive it was announced that the Imperial Government had decided to hand over the administration of Norfolk Island to the Government of New South Wales. . 01TY QF MELBOURNE BANK, Melbourne, August 4 The trial of the Directors and Auditors of the City of Melbourne Bank, on charges of issuing false balance sheets, began to-day. The Grown, assisted by the Ofßcial Liqui dators, is prosecuting. A strong bar is retained on each side.

THE ASHBtfUTON GUARDIAN :

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1896.



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Wanted. HOOKbiY Players are vequesced to attend Practice Match m Domain To-morrow, at 3 p.m. Tinwald players invited. 8 33 FANS. Fans. Fans, from 2a 6d to 21s. The Little Gem Organ of five stops, including couplers, five Octaves ; good depth and volume of tone, £14 cash. The Sterling Orcan 11 stops, 4 sets of reeds, £22 10s cash. Best value obtain- able.— H. M. Jones. ' \]h , A-NTED Known— Men's Mercery, w ? Clothing and Boots. For Goods thab wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell jr/I'UBNER, WANTED Known— Large delivery nf the 'Economic' Kid Glove i, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.— W H. Colmer. j, iITANTED Known— Just opened, ex ** Pakeha. and Gothic, F Jan uelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; Velveteens, black, all. prices ; Colours, large variety, Including new shades m Reseda, Hum- boldt -and. Hungarian — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or * % nob up to date." — Mitohfll 6 Turner. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 6s 6 d.— Mf.llor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— lf you wanb Seed that are sure to grow get them a Fletcher Bros. WANTED Known — For Vegetable and Flower Seeds call ab Fletcher Bros., East Street. WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheap Boot Sale you will be . rry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Everybody to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale Now'syour time to buy. WANTED Known-- 6000 pairs o Boots and shoes to pick from Mellor s Great Boot Sale. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicket and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men'i Suits to Measure from 455, Fit anc Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's \jkf AJNTED Known — Bargains fron VV floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stocl aklng Boot Sale. 4* • ANTED Known— Go toTHECoRNEi *■' fur Newest Styles m Drapery anc Millinery— W. H. Collier. "t BINDING thab our stock of Karthen *- ware and Ironmongery Is still £20( too large, we are offering a few choic< nibbles for oash to clear. — C arson & Co. 7 95 ' YATES' Reliable New Season's Gardei Seeds, just landed. Vegetabli Seeds at reduced prices, Carson & Co. Agents. Garden Tools m great variety. ' 7 94 WAN TKD Known— Great Reduction a Mbllor's Cheap Boot Pale. TUST Arrived.— A large variety of use £/ ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot ovei Drie / hundred assorted Baskets anc Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags to be sold ac and nnder ordinary cos ©rice at Mrs Alcorn's. \\ /ANTED Known -Madden's Re VV freahroeht Rooms are the roomi Par Excellence. When m town do not tai to give them a look up* Do you like a loa that Ym a sweet nutty flavor, of good pil< and bloom, m addition to its full weight which. a surprise visit from the Inspector the other d»y proved ? You do? Well go to Madden'd ! If you are getting up i {Spread m a private or general way, am would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies Creams, etc., to be a Success, why, com< along to Maddens m East street, anc you won't be disappointed. Bride Christening and Birthday Cakes, ! Specialty. M 8.6 KNIGHT, cash purchaser o Ladies' and Gentlemen s left pi Clothing, etc. Letters promptly attendee to. Near Post Office. 5 10( WANTED KNOWN— H. Bairstov has commenced the Undertakinj Business. Any order intrusted to hii care will receive prompb and careful ab tention. Address, Cameron Street opposite Baring Square. . 6 14( \&f ANTED Known— The 'Economic ** Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9c per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear — W. H. Collier. W' ANTED Known— That E. Mahooj is still selling all kinds of Grocery Crockery, and Glassware ab as reasonabli a price as any other house m the trade Orders by letter or Telephoae promptly attended to Families waited on daily Telephone No 76. NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cheapest shop fo Roofing, Iron Rtdging, Gutters, Nails Lead, Spouting. Water Tanks, Purape Ranges, Register Grates, Locks anc Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts o Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. J"IOUGH, Cough, Cough— l am stil v making my celebrated Cough Drops None genuine unless stamped Flower 1 ! Cough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner East street. 5 2< t ■ . b~~* * NANAS, Bananas, ripe and sound • . - <»wee\i D.E. Oranges at H. A also . «^bion. er and Fruiterer Flower's, Uom^ y* ? . East Street. ... . r J^T'E W Magazines and Books ; qqarterly JLN Something to Read, Scraps and Snapshots, The Mighty Atom (Corelli), Men of the Moss Hags (Crockett), First Aid, Hints and Helps (Ambulance Books] New Waltz. ' Virginia,' by Ruby Zander j New lot Foreign Stamps, Packets and Sheets at Andrewes, Anderson, and Co., Stationer's Hall. r I Flower's latest Bulgarian Rock I. and Cream Walnuts, simply delicious: at the Old Reliable Confec- tioner's, Kast street. . :\hj r ANTED Known — Spectacles,, Bye T V Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and very thing m the optica Hue at S Sat,kk s, Optician WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellor's Clearing ßoobSale VAT AN TED Known — That it is lament * * able to hear people ask why there is ho much trash m tho Boot Trade now-a- days % Bub no wonder <l say. Th<>y mn y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales. Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money But yon have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moiacia. the Premier m the Boob Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots for winter or your feet will be wuc. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depdb, East Street, Aehburton. 18 a



Business Notices . | THE CHEAPEST HOOSE IN CANTERBURY. G. J. NEILL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. |"JORSEPS 2? 6d, CORSETS 2<* 9J, New Dress Goods Reduced 50 per cent New Velveteens Reduced, All Wool Flannel (Colonial) 9|d Flannelettes 3a 6d doz Silesia 3s 3d doz Blankets about half-price Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9£d Double-bed Unbleached Twill Sheetkg, . 9Jd t Large White and Brown Turkic Towels, reduced from la 6d to Is CLOTHING. Men s All Wr o\ Tweed Suits 21s. Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Men's Overcoats. Macintoshes, Oilskin Coats, and Legg ns, reduced 50 per oenb Boys' and Youths' Suits half-price. _ Men's Caps. Boys' Caps, Braces and Shirts, ab Rldioulouß Prloes Men's Woollen Soeka, 7£d pair. BOOTS. BOOTS. We Defy Oompetibion. Every pair Guaranteed to wear Every Pair Made to Our Order Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Men's LJyht .Shooters 8s 6d Men's Watertight Blnohers, pegged* 7s lid Women's Strong Leather Shoes 4a lid A Law Assortment of Ladles' Besb Frenoh Glace Kid Boots and Gloves to choose from. f* # J. UTEflili, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. GET YOUR j Seed Potatoes, Seed Potatoes FROM FLETCHER BROS. A CHANGE of Seed Always Payß, as a Better and Heavier Crop is pro- duced. Our Potatoes are all specially raised for seed purposes from selected stocks m the very best potato producing district. We woud advise orders to be sent to us as early as possible, m order.that they may-be filled from our own stocks, which occasionally become exhausted before the end of the BeaßOn * < BEAUTY OF HEBRON/ This variety is Very Early, coming to the table before either Early Rose or Ashleaf Kidney, and is far superior both m quality and productiveness. •QUEEN OF THE VALLEY.' ' A very heavy cropper and early potato. The tubers are handsome and solid (capital variety for exhibition), boiling as white as milk as dry as flour, and is also a fine keeper. This Potato, the potato of the future, is remarkable for its productiveness and its resistance of droughts and frosts, they have yielded at the rate of 17 tons per acre, having very few small, and is a first-class eating potato. We have also m stock splendid samples of Bath Kidneys, Lapstoue, Derwents, £to, Etc. LAWN GRASS SEEDS. Try NiMMO & Blair's Celebrated Lawn Grass Seed. It is the purest, cleanest, and best quality m the market and is composed only of Fine Dwarf, growing evergreen grasses. Per lb, Is 3d j per bushel, 22s 6d. liovellles For Season 1896. CABBAGE— 4 LAMB'S EALIEST OF ALL ' A Superior Farly Cabbage of quick growth, beautiful white compact heads, 6d per packet. CABBAGTf— < BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL.' The finest main crop Cabbage ever introduced, heads as solid as a stone, wfilghing 14 and 181bs. The Cabbage for market gardeners. 6d per packet. NEW ONION— <EABLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' Growers have golden opinions of this Cnion. It grows a large bulb *s sound as a cricket ball,* For market gardeners this onion is beyond dp ubV the finest that can be grown for sale, lsper packet. ? PKA—RBV DR .STEWART. The finest e»rly Dwarf Pea ever introdnced. Per packet, , * PEA— SIR HARRY ATKINSON. This is the finest tall growing Pea m the world. Per packet, 6d ; per lb, Ib[; or 71bs for ss. Call and Get one of our , Catalogues of Selected Novelties. ■FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRIBTCHURCH. Tblephonk 24 B6x 67 /' • WOOLLEN GOUDS FUR q| ■"£ WIJST£R WEAR. , %9*x'-' _ *Ul * NEW ZEALAND ?Ssfl o CLOTHiHG FACTORY. » \ JJj[|| . M Men's Overcoats, with Cape, s g.os^-p.sr^^Wj from 203 2 § STjjyg M 7} Boys' Overcoats from 8j 6d S «, i » L O Men's All Wool Sac Suits from 27s 6d Q «g* S* «J O Men's All Wool Trousers from Bj9d .w SfffS^sL- i^ Boys' A v Wool Knicker Suits £ " S2fe''^Hri?S from , 7s 6d g %%&Z & . Men's Cover Ooac from ... 29s 6d m . g q=« £ ». Q — \ BLANKETS. BLANKETS. BLANKETS g3 fill ,_, 'Si Mosgiel. Ashburton. Mosgiel J *r« • V 3 S\ 16s 6d per pair. "g gS^g ff = > . w Q oft Qff I*C RUGS. RUGS. RUGS. g^ g 5 ? »^Sgf H D Wellington, Mosgiel, Timaru g^ 5 ST' g-g^ 12s 6d. a tfl-aftia m -^' .ft Sh-8- ai "8 m CO L.W. Pants, our own make, 3s lid. © ® £oo° 3* ,_, Flannel Shirts 3s 6d. S £|2|| |Z DRIVING GbOVES, Wool Lined 83 « j£% f ► Miifflyre from Is, Wool Socks Is, t* vj «T3 M fa^? -d M«n'» Golf Caps from Is, Boys' Caps 6d o£ S I fcri — ■■•" gf?s k y NhW ZEALAND s 'g'g HE M • CLOTHING FACTORY. *$ co § ' ALEX HBNDRY, Manager. S ®