The draught stallion Black Prince, valued at £390, aad with other atook insured for £100, waa burned to death at Ida Valley. In consequence of Mr Walker's temperance meeting taking place to-morrow evening the meeting of the Progressive Liberal Assooi ation has been postponed until Wednesday evening. Messrs G. L. Beath and Co. have been disappointed m their endeavour to obtain a renewal of the lease of the premises occupied by them m Tanored Street and notify that they are withdrawing from Ashbuton on the 29th. The first sale of allotments m the Dunedin Starr Bowkett Socieiy took place last week, ■when £500 was put up for competition. •The price realised was considered very Bfttiefaotory,- £4OO fetching £46 per hundred, and the remaining £100 being sold for £45. The application, with provisional specifi cations, for letters patent, of Mr Samuel Hardley, senr., Ashburton, haß been accepted for an invention for an improved seed sower, and appears m the list published m the usual supplement to the Gazette. Breeders of thoroughbreds, or farmers owning good mareß and desirous of possess ing Bomething with a bit of blood, have an opportunity this Beason of obtaining the servioes of an aristocratic sire m Au Revoir, whose district, pedigree, and performances »re advertised m this issue. . ;.-.- The Ohristchutch Progressive Liberal Association have deoided that the following names shall go to a ballot of member* of affiliated organisations as candidates at the General Election for Christchuroh :— G. J. Smith, T. E. Taylor, D. J. Ellj Riccarton — G. W. Russell, J.W. Brabble ;_ Avon— , W. W. Tanner. Some bad characters are visiting Invercar gill, and several places have been burglari ously entered. Premise* m the main street were broken into, and £12 5a stolen. The burglar cut a hole m a back door, and removed an iron bar which secured it. No arrests have been made. \ The delegation of Mb Excellency's powerß to the Ashburton County Counoil to appoint j Cemetery Trustee* for Ma^field is gazetted. The cemetry comprises an acre of land m Shepherd'B Bush survey district, section 3049, and another acre m the name district, eection 3069, both formerly parts of reserve 2589. The rainfall for August at Peel Forest was 2.90 inches; there were ten rainy days, and the highest) rainfall oh any one day was 0.79 inch. At Methven 3.25 inohes fell on fifteen days, the highest record being 0.89 inch on August 30. At Drayton the fall was 3.07, twelve days, and the highest fall 0.85 on August 30. At Ashburton 1.72 inch was registered, seven rainy days, with 0.59in on August 30. That date appears to have been wet more or Jess from Cape Farewell to Cape Sannders. <. Mr Walker of Sydney, the 1.0. G.T. Grand Lodge lecturer, is to give a lecture on behalf of the local Good Templars m the Orange Hall to-morrow evening. Mr Walker comes to U8 with an excellent reputation as a Bpeakerj having been a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales quite recently, and is now under engagement to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand as leoturer. The Sydney papers speak of him as an intellectual giant, and the ac knowledged orator of New South Wale?, consequently those who attend his lectures onght to be amply, repaid. Mr P. "Herring, a former pupil of Christ's College, and a son of Mr Herring, of Alford Forest, has been winning distinction at Edinburgh. Mr Herring began his medical studies at Dunedin, and went home m 1893. Three months after entering the University of Edinburgh he passed his thud professional examination with first and second class honours. The next year he passed with a first claßs and " distinction " m all subjects. This year, after little more than three months' study, he has taken his M.8., CM. degree with "distinction," securing First Class Honours and the Scott Scholarship m midwifery. At the examination m which Mr Herring gained so much distinction 210 students were examined, nearly all of whom had spent from five to seven years' stndy at Edinburgh. A hundred and fifty-one passed, six gaining First Class Honours and two second class. A meeting of delegates for- the purpose of forming a Cricket Association waß held on Friday night at the library, Rakaia, when the following were present : — Messrs Cuthbertqon (Ashburton), Dixon (South bridge), Dart (Methven), and Macdonald (Rakaia). It was resolved to form an Asso ciation to be called the Mid Canterbury Cricket Association. A list of the first round of cup fixtures was drawn up, to be submitted to the various affiliated clubs. A suggestion that the match against Lancaster Park, to be played at Ashburton on October 8, be an Association one, was favourably considered. The formation of the Associa tion has been warmly taken up by the various clubs, and will doubtless go tt : assist the game m the district. The Chair^ man (Mr Cuthbertson) was instructed to draw up rules to be submitted to a future meeting of delegates. After electing Mr J. O'Neill, of Rakaia, Hon. Secretary to the Association, th« meeting adjourned. Holloway's Ointment and Pills are beyond all doubt the most valuable and most convenient medicines that travellers can take aoross the seas to distant climes, for change of climate and the new conditions and iurroundings of life to which they will be exposed will assuredly give rise to great disturbances of the system and to such espeoial morbid states of the blood and oomtitution generally as will render the use of these effectual remedies highly necessary, for they will m them find a ready and Baf e means of relief m most of the diseases which afflict the human race, and with them at hand they may be said to have a physician alwava afc their nail.

THE WEATHER.

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CABLE NEWS.

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J ATLANTIC MAIL SERVICE.

Ottawa, September 19 Mr Chamberlain has refused to sub sidise the Atlantic service unless twenty-knot steamers aie guaranteed The Premier, Mr Laurier, is prepared to provide for the fastest possible service, but desires that greater facili ties as regards freights Bhould be given than were offered by the Allaa Com pany.

THE DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY.

London, September 18 Tynan stayed three days at JBercham, a su- urb of Antwerp. Eight men visited the bomb factory daily, among them being Kearney and Haines. Tynan became a naturalised subject of America m 1888. September 1 9, The real name of Bell t one of Tynan's gang, who was arrested m (^ lasgow, is Ivory. He is a wealthy publican of New York. The sentries it Woolwich, arsenal have been doubled,' m consequence of rumors that an attempt was about to be made to destroy it with dynamite.

Th Czar's Visit.

. ■ ♦ PRECAUTIONS FOR HIS SAFETY. London. September 19 Mr Gladstone, m speaking m support of a memorial to the Czir, said he would be glad if it awakei ed his mind and heart to the fearful mischief of the late Prince Lobanoffs policy. — . ■ ■*■ September 20. Remarkable precautions are being f taken m respect to the safety of the train which will convey the Cz*r from Leith (where he arrives to-morrow) to Balmoral Castle. The. arches- 'of the bridges on the railway line have been examined, and are watched night and day. Traffic will be almost suspended . during the Czar's journey.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

♦ : HOME AND FOREIOII - (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY. London, September 20 The New Zealand Shipping Com pany declares a dividend of 4 per cent, and has carried forward £5483. MISS SFONG. Miss Spong made a successful debut atDrury Lane m the "Duchess of Cool gardie." A STARTLING STATEMENT. A letter from the Pope is published m which he declares the rite of ordina tion m the Anglican Church absolutely invalid. THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION. Cairo, September 20 Kernian was occupied by the Egyp tians unopposed. The Dervishes re treated upon Hafir. While crossing the river they lost heavily. Com mander Oolville and four Egyptians were wounded, and three gunboats sank the Dervishes' steamer, silenced the river forts, and proceeded on their way to Dongola. Ono of them, how ever, got ashore at Hannek Cataract. THE MATABELE. Oapetown, September 20 Mr Rhodes has sent an ultimatum to the Matabele, declaring that unless the Matoppos are evacuated m ten days opera tions will be resumed. «It is under stood the chief Babaans intends to surrender. MORE DYNAMITE. Constantinople, September 20 A large number of bombs, and a quantity of explosive material has been discovered m a well at Pora.

AUSTRALIA.

OBITUARY. Sydney, September 21 Captain Tronton, one of the pioneers of the old Australian Steam Navigation Company. He was prominently con nected with the development trade to New Zealand. SHOCKING ACCIDENT. * Adelaide, September 21 Mrs Roots left three young children m a tent near Oockburn. A lamp was upset, and all were burned to death. HEAVY GALE. The steamer Framnes bound to Western Australia encountered aheavy gale and her shaft broke. Twenty five of forty-eight horses aboard were killed, and several others were fatally injured. ■ J

A. ROW in the LOBBY.

The Hon. »Tolm McKcnzie G-oes For Mr JElute fait son. Lands Strips to It. Tli© Premier (sftops the s " (BY SPECIAL TKIjEGBAM FROM OUB OWN COBBEBPONDENT.) Wellington, September 21 There vraAk painful scene m tbe lobby to* day, on the rising of the Bank Committee. During the sitting Mr J. Hutchison had irritated the Hon. John McKenzie, and after the Committee rose, the latter "went lor " the former with his coat off. Actual hostilities were prevented by the interfer enoe of the Premier and other members.

I'XM&e JWLaw*ii<M-e at t»ie Isolomoii J*»l»n.tl .

I DETAILS OF THE AFFAIH.

Sydney, September 18 The Austrian Consul has received despatches, but refuses to divulge their contents. The following details, how ever, hava been ascertained, A party, consisting of Baron von Norbeckj Lieutenant Beaufort and Budik, a midshipman, twenty sailors, the Baron's two servants, and native guides, started from the Albatross on September 1 for Mount Lion, m the centre of the island. After two days' marching seven sailors became knocked up, and returned to the ship. On September 10 the remainder camped at the foot of the mountain. The Barou, Budik, and seven sailors, the servants, and three bush men started up the mountain, leaving the remainder m camp. After going some distance they heard shots fired m the camp, and immediately a large number of natives rushed oat from the bush and attacked the party with clubs and tomahawks. Ihe Baron's servant pro tected him with a knife, and Budik shot down a man who assailed him. The sailors who were armed with rifles killed and wounded a number of the natives, who then took to flight. The Baron was the only one severely wounded, and he died soon after teach ing the camp. There a terrible scene h'd been enacted. A much larger number of natives had attacked it. They were driven ofl after a severe fight, but not before they had killed Lieutenant Beaufort, threo sailors and one of the native guides, and wounded six sailoro and two guides. The sur vivors, with the greatest difficulty, made their way back to the ship through almost impenetrable scrub, carrying the wounded men on stretches to a place from which they could safely despatch a messenger to the Albatross. A relief party was thf-n sent. It is s-upp sed that the bodies of those killed were eaten. September 19. The relief party were not able to get to the scene of the massacre to recover the bodies, owing to bad weather, and their inability to secure guide 3.

COMMERCIAL.

London, September 18 The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to-day, show the total reserve to be £32,110,000, and the propor tion of reserve to liabilities 56 14. Three months' bills are discounted at 1 1516 th per cent. Consols are at 110. New South Wales 4 per cents, 119£ ; 3£, 106| ; 3, 99|. Victorian 4 per cents, 111* ; 3£, 103£. New Zealand 4 per cents are quoted at 115; 3£ per cent, 105£; 3 per cent, 99£. - New Zealand frozen mutton, first quality, 3f d ; second, 2£d. New Zealand hemp firmer. A Wellington consignment sold at £14. Colonial oats, fine quality, 24s 9d ; common, 228 6d. Beans 28s. The English wheat market shows a general advance' of 6d, the Continental is firm, and the American changing a little for the better. . Tallow — Mutton, fine quality, 24s 3d ; medium, 19a 3d ; beef, fine, 18a 9d ; medium, 17s 6d. .. . September 19. The Antwerp wool sales closed with a general decline of 7 per cent, below the prices ruling at the June series. It is expected that the wool sales here will open firm. There are buyers of stocks at a small rise. . \ The Bank rate has somewhat affected the markets, which - are a little unsettled. Colonial stocks have a weakening tendency.

The Polo Club.

The annual general meeting of the Ashbur ton County Polo Club was held m Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and Mr W. B. Denshire presided. The balance sheet submitted by the Treasurer Bhowed receipts for the past season amounting to £60 16s 6d, and that the Club now begins the new season with a very fair credit balance. The report submitted by the Committee contained amongst things a reference to the fact that Mr G. A. M. Buckley had been good enough this season to allow the Club the use of his new ground, which is now being rolled and got into order ; and there is little doubt but that it will prove to be a first class ground, and the fact of its being so muoh closer to town should prove of immense value for morning practice, etc. The Committee also laid particular stress on the generous assistance rendered the Club, by Mr G. A. Ai. Buckley, m providing the Club with an excellent ground ; by Messrs J. C. N. Grigg and G. A. M. Buckley m their material assistance towards the sports meeting ; and also expressed sinoere thanks to Mrs Buckley and other ladies for the delightful and refreshing afternoon teas supplied at the grounds every week.. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season :— President— Mr J. C. N. Grigg; Vice-Presidents— Mr M. Stitt, Dr Greenwood, and Dr Leahy ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr P. H. Cox ; Committee — Messrs G, A, M. Buckley, W. B. Denshire, F. P. Claridge, R. F. Curtis, £. H. Jackson, E. Saunders, E. W. Roberts, S. H. Graves, T. B. Upton, W. D. Miller, and 0. F. M. Wroughton; Captain— Mr G. .A. M. Buckley; Deputy Captain— Mr Edward Saunders ; Selection Committee— Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, E. Saunders, .and P. H, Cox ; New Members— Messrs Edward Crisp, J. B. Beckett, E. Matson, 0. W. Purnell, ' E. Stephens, T. Rollitt, and H. Pocookih The opening day was fixed for Saturday, Ootober 23, and Tuesdays and Fridays were

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FURTHER COMPLICATIONS.

MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS. Constantinople, September 19 An Armenian bomb factory has bean discovered m Scutari* an important commercial suburb on the opposite side of the Bosphorus. Two of the leading men connected with it have been arrested. The British residents are signiug a petition demanding protection. London, September 19 Lord Rosebery states that, after Russia declaring m August, 1895, that she would oppose separate action being taken m regard to Armenia, British intervention alone would involve war, and it was the duty of the Government to take every measure short of that. The "Sultan decrees the expulsion of foreign suspects after their case has been submitted to the Embassies. British public opinion is turning m the direction of sanctioning great con cessions to Russia, and her right to occupy Armenia and even Constan tinople, subject, however, to equal trade rights, provided Russia will coerce Turkey to carry out the reforms demanded. f The Sultan has for same time been m dread of assassination, and during the past \week seven of his subjects, who were suspected of attempting to gain admittance to his apartments with a view to carrying out the stated object, have been executed. The Insurance Companies are de manding war rates for English ships passing through the Dardanelles. A Russian General has been per mitted to inspect the Turkish defenoes. The German newspaper frremdenblatt, referring to this, declare/ that the Sultan is under the. protection of Russia, while the other Powers sup p >rfc the maintenance of the status quo. England, it thinks, is blind not to see what is the meaning of Russian inspection of the defences. The Italian warships Sardenga, Sicilia, and Eurydiee are under orders to proceed to the Dardanelles, and several ib'rench warships are prepar ing to proceed to Odessa. Ihe Times, m referring to the matter, thinks that isolated action is likely to bathe half of Europe m blood. The first division cf the Mediter ranean fleet will reach Lemnos to morrow, September 20. It is said that the Anarchist Com mittee declare that if the Powers will not assist the Armenians, death will again be dragged into the contest. The Prince of Wales will pay a visit to Lord Rosebery at Dalmeny Park, Linlithgowshire, before proceeding to Balmoral Castle, m order, so it is said, that he may assure the Czar that Lord Rosebery will support Lord Salisbury m presenting the firmest front m I regard to Turkey.

Sporting.

A. R. C. SPRING MEETING. . Auckland, September 19 The following concludes our report of the firßb day's racing — Spring Handicap, of 130 soys ; 1£ mile— Sb Paul 1, Saria 2, St Regel 3. Time— 2min 16aec. Dividend — £2 4s. Welcome Stakes, of 130 soys; four furlongs.— Coroneb 1, Sb Evelyn 2, Repo 3, Time— Sl^hec. Dividend-r-£2 4s. Steeplechase, of 100 soys ; about 3^ miles — Levanter 1, Belle 2, Forella 3. Time— Bmin 403ec. Dividend— £2 63. Flying Handicap, of 80 bovb ; 6 furlongs — Sb Clements 1, Fabulist 2, Armilla 3. Time — lmin 17sec. Dividend — £5. Pony Handicap, ot 50 soys ; 6 furlongs — : Fidget 1, Topsail 2, Archduke 3. Time— lmin 23sec. Dividend— £2 19a. Maiden Handicap, of 40 soys ; 6 furlongs —St Gordon 1, The Flirt 2, Napoleon 3. Time— lmin 20sec. Dividend— £2 4s.

CRICKET.

, Nbw York, September 19 The Australians began their firsb match Against Philadelphia to-day, and going m first were all out for 192. Giffen 62, Hill 42, and Iredale 25, were the chief scorers. The home team were all dismissed for 123. September 20. la the second innings the Australians hare loab nine wickets for 157. Darling 69, Giffen not out 28.

The Electorates

A Wellington telegram Bays the Repre sentation Commissioners have finished their sittings, and the new electoral boundaries are now finally settled. The more important alterations made are as follows:— Nelson has been added to by taking from Wairua the whole country weat of. Wakamarina and the town of Havelock, but it loßes a small slice at the north-west corner of the electorate, which goes into Motueka. Avon has been materially altered, the Waimakariri river being made the northern boundary, and a portion ot the proposed Biccarton seat, between Papacui and the Styx, has been included within it. The Port Chalmers electorate has been re-named Waikouaiti ; but with this exception no alteration is made south of Ashburton m the' South Island, and only very slight and practically unimportant alterations have been made m the Worth Island boundaries, ft ' — - ' ' ' ' ■

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AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Is now on Sale by all Medicine Vendors In Half-Size Bottles, And also m the Old Standaid Size. £ A record of nearly 6o years, m curing affections of the Throat and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, La Orlppe and Pneumonia. Pleas* ant to take, sure to. cure. Ayers Cherry Pectoral Gojd Medals at the World's Great Expositions^ Accept no Cheap and Worthle»« Substitute.



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Leslie Aschby has been oommitted for trial at Invercargill on a charge of adminis- tering a noxious drug to Susannah Beck, for aa illegal purpose. Mrs Beck, who was the wife of a farmer at Wairio, die! after a premature birth, while under Aschby's treatment. Thof e who are short of breath— whether cyclists, athletes, or footballers — would do well to always keep a bottle of Woods' Great peppermint Cu,re for Coughs and Colds by them. After severe exertion, when the pores of the Bkin are open, particular susceptibility, to cold exists ; yon can get it ' at yonr grooers or chemists, at I' 6 and 2/6, it will ba found »n unfailing remedy,