Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1897. Local and General.

Beading matter on first and fourth pages. Captain Edwin forcasted yesterday a falling barometer everywhere, easterly gales with rain in the extreme north ; and northerly gales with rain after 10 to 16 hours at all other places. The Rangitftta correspondent of the Timaru Herald states that influenz* is still prevalent in that district, both young and old being affected. The sickness is the worst experienced in the district for the past 20 years. A good rain is urgently needed to purify the atmosphere. A curious question cropped up in Auck after the Tasmanian inquiry was closed, i Seeing that the steamer was only struck on the rock and elid off again, why was do effort made to drive her ashore ? If this had been done the mails at all events, and much other cargo, would probably have been saved. Mr Henry gander, who for many years has carried on ««M?h a successful business in Lowe/ East Street ac a general storekeeper, announces his intention of giving up his entire retail trade, but will majce the sjear anoe of kfa stock across the counter. To do this he has mtds large reductions in prices, and those he quotes a?»y be taken as a sample. After the main body ,oj£ tfc« extensive stock has been sold, what remains wfl be sold by auction. Tke sale is genuine, as Mr Zander witenda to deyote £us energies to another Vifd'.o| business altogether, and the whole ' to(j J- wprtty mwi *c rpalweij wjthjn

A young man named Frank Hagin, who in a fit a couple of weeks ago fell into a vat of boiling water at the Wellington Biscuit Company's works, died in the hospital there this morning. A man named Robert Bradley walked into a chemist's shop in Wellington yesterday and bought some spirits of salt and drank the poison. He was taken to the hospital and died there last night. The Matron of the Hospital acknowledges with thanks the following gif s : —Mr 0. J. Harper, papers; Mr E. S. Coster, illustrated papers ; Mr Smith, of Smithfield Gardens, and Mrs Simmonda, flowers. The Ashburton Brass Band will play a selection of music at the end of the Arcade, Burnett Street, fco-morrow evening at 7.30 The forthcoming entertainment and the art union are creating some interest just now. Mr Shury, of Ashburton, stated at the Acclimatisation Conference that he was in ■ favor of popularising the societies and encouraging angling, and with that end in view would issue fishing licenses to schools free of charge. He intends moving in that direction before the Conference terminates. A Frees Association Telegram states that the idea of serving a writ on the Public Trustee is abondoned, and he has been sum moned to show cause why he should not appear before a Judge, and be examined on oath as to whether or not he has no funds against which an order oan be obtained by Sir Walter Bailer for payment of the costs in the Horowhenua case. Referring to the weather on Thursday, the J-ress says that the nor'-wester was in great form on Thursday. The streets, despite the water oarts, weie enveloped in clouds of dust. At Oxford and Oust the force and velocity of the wind at one time caused persons to be apprehensive as to the roofs of the buildings, and several straw stacks were scattered broadcast. The wind moderated towards sunset, and no serious damage was reported. At a' meeting of the Wellington Land Board to-day, Messrs Stevens and Field, i&.H.R's,, strongly expressed their dis approval of the regulations governing the question of classification of land under the Land Act, and said the Board was so bound down by these regulations that they would ■ooner resign than submit to them. Mr Stevens moved and Mr Field seconded, that the new survey regulations for the classifi cation of land be not adopted, and that the Board makes its own regulations. The discussion on the subject was adjourned. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hinds Band of Hope was held in the Wes leyan Church on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance. The chair was taken by Mr J. Young, (President), who j opened the meeting with a stirring address, ; after which the following persons contri- ! buted to the evenings programme, and a num ber of selections from Sankey'a were sung during the evening. Recitations were given by the following:—Misses A. Hanson, M. Good, E. Hanson and Vernon Miller. Headings by Mrs Young, Miss Audrey Miller, A Adams, and Masters T,. Harding and Harry Tait. Solos by Mrs Young and Mr T. Scott and C. E. Norrish. The meet ing was closed by the president pronouncing the Benediction. The proceedings at the meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees were enlivened in a most unexpected manner this week by a disappointed applicant throwing a large stone through the side window. The Trustees, evidently under the impression that another earthquake had occurred, made an exit in a remarkably short space of time. A distin guished bus very lengthy pressman suddenly remembered that he had business elsewhere, and in order to get there immediately he de parted through the nearest upstair window. The window-breaker, whose name is Hen derson, and who taid he did it in order to get locked up, as he had no place to sleep, was arrested by Constable Murphy, and his wish was gratified. The long journeys and hardships endured by ordained ministers in country districts are often the subject of remark, but the self denying work oi lay preachers is just as ofien overlooked, and consequently meets with little appreciation. At the quarterly meeting of the Wesleyan Church officials held last night ib was casually mentioned that on a given Sunday some time ago one of the local preachers did the round trip from Ashburton to Rakaia, thejace to Lauriston, thence to Methven conducting services at each place, and leaving the latter township at nine p.m. As the concluding twenty-two miles was driven in the face of a howling sou-wester accompanied with torrents of rain, it will be conceded that the sixty mile journey was hardly a time of comfort, even if—to use a well-known say ing— " Virtue "—and in this case " duty—is its own reward." Speaking of Okarito, on the West Coast, the West Coast linies says :—" Constable Watt, who been transferred from Ahaura to Okarito, is evidently determined to make the best of things in his new location. He recognises that there is very little work to do in Okarito, but consoles himself with the reflection that the shooting and fishing are both good. The feathered and finny tribes will consequently receive some of the atten tion it is found idle to bestow upon the genus homo. Whilst on this subject it is not out of place to mention that the Okarito dis trict is one of the best in New Zealand to holiday makers, who have also a predilection for sport. Speaking with some knowledge of it we can safely say there are few places where a sportsman could enjoy himself so ■ much. The scenery is magnificent, unsur passed anywhere, the people are warm hearted and hospitable, and shooting and fishing can be indulged in to the heart's content." The August number of the Windsor Magazine (H. M. Jones, agent) is another excellent issue. The piece de resistance is Hall Caine's'fascinating as well as startling novel " The Christian, and the instalment in this number is a large one; and another continued and very amusing story is ♦• The skipper's wooing." But just at the opening of the cricketing season, the most interesting article to young colonials will be one written by Prince Ranjifc Singhi on "How to field at cricket.'" This article ie both well written and well illustrated, and can be commended to the young crioketers of Ash burton~~and ofder player 3 will lose nothing fyy a perusal til it. Mr Uydeigott tributes an amusing'" "interview" with Mr George Grossmith, the famous comedian j MrKlick inann describes the Co-operative Societies' Festivals at the Crystal Palace; Mr R. W. JEJsll gives sos;ie pleasant pictures of the life Jed by the lady undergraduates aj;' Girton | and short complete stories are .contributed by Messrs Guy Boofchby (an amusing Aus tralian story), F, Fitzgerald, James Weston, and Ethel Turner, the well-known young Sydney writer. A beautifully illustrated article describes ♦' How horses we photo graphed," »xA t>»e*e are many other features of interest.

ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CIRCUIT.

At the quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Wealey&n Circuit, held in the Baring Square Schoolroom last night, there were twelve members (two of them ladieß) present—Rev. I R. Taylor, presiding. Notwithstanding fifteen removals and three deaths, the Chairman reported that the number of mem bers of the Church was not materially altered, as the roll of membership had been augmented as a result of the revival meetings held some months since. The circuit stewards submitted a balance sheet which — though it showed that the income had hardly reached the amount of disbursements —was considered encouraging. The superin tendent of the Ashburton Sunday School read a brief report, aud solicited along with the practical sympathy of the meeting aneut the coming anniversary, its prayers for a time of deep spiritual fervour during the celebration. A verbal report concerning the Greenstreet Sunday School, was presented by Mr Hyde, and a resolution indicative of the meeting's appreciation was passed. Messrs F. Frampton and H. M. Jones were appointed substitute representatives to the district Synod, to be held in Christchurch next December, and a resolution dealing with Home missionaries and their dispensing the Sacrament of the Lord's supper was directed to be sent to the Synod. It was recom mended that mission services be held at Greenstreet during the uext three months; and following a resolution that the local preaohers meeting submit a report to each circuit quarterly meeting; a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to the local preachers for their self-denying labors; several members speaking in terms of the highest praise of this class of Christian workers. The question of eonuexional tire insurance was discussed, and appeared to meet with the approbation of the meeting, and Mr H. E. Berfyman was appointed cir cuit reporter to ihe Advocate. Rev. B. Taylor gave a concise report of the work that had been done at the various preaching places. At an earlies stage of the meeting Mr Taylor received a most cordial invitation to remain in the circuit for another year, and the sympathy of the meeting was ex tended to the Rev, gentlemen in relation to the trying bereavement of which he was recently the sufferer. With the amount of business dealt with by the meeting, it will be readily understood that a separation was not effected until a late hour, but before the ' meeting closed, coffee and refreshments were dispensed by Mrs J. Hay man, whose hospi tality was suitably recognised.

LAWN TENNIS.

Melrose Club

Officers—Patron, E. G. Wright, Esq , M.H.R. President—Donald McLean, Esq. Vice-Preaidents—Henry Stephenaon, Esq., E. W. Hanmer, Esq , and the Hon. Major Steward. Committee — Mihses Palmer, Potter, Esther Gates, and' Messrs Gates and Perm. Captain —Mr F. Potter. Sub captain—Miss Leggett. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr E. A. Meyenberg. The third annual season of the Melrose Tennis Club was opened at the Club's grounds, Cox street, on Thursday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of members, promising well for the success of the season* The boisterous nor'wester of the morning had caused much anxiety which was, however, dispelled In the after noon by the beautifully ea'm weather that favored the Club, making the play pass smoothly and pleasantly, and adding greatly to the onlookers 9 enjoyment of the game. Flags of all descriptions of sizes and colors were tastefully appointed to various parts of the grounds, giving quite a gala appear ance to the scene. Afternoon tea was pre pared by tile , ladies, and was fully appreciated by all .present. Twilight made its appearance only too soon, bringing to a close the most successful opening day yet held by the Club. „

CRICKET.

The opening cricket match of the season took place in the Domain on Thursday afternoon, the weather, after the wind had ceased, being all that could be desired. Recruits from the Juuior pricket Club were in great evidence, and g^ve a good account of themselves. Mr Wilding, who was on the ground, was pressed into service and took the place of the captain, who was unavoidably ' absent. H. 0. Percy and L. F, Andrewes played each a good innings. Some new talent in the shape of Messrs Harvey and Terrase will be most acceptable. The following are the scores s— captain's side, ; I. Baigent, c-G. Andrews, b Harvey ... 13 Jonas, cJ. Pritchard, b G. Andrews ... 0 A. Pilbrow, Ibw, b Powell ... ... ■■ 8 j Maraden, b Harvey 0 Seldon, b6. Andrews ... '. ... 0 Wilding, c Wilkie, b Powell .:'. ..'. 15 L. F. Acdrewee, st Beckett, bG. Andrews 20 F. Pritchard, b Harvey .., 4 Terrase, not out 4 Extras 7 .Total .» ... ... ... 71 VIOB'CAPTAIN'S SIDE, Wilkie, p Terraae, b Marsd^n ... .... 14 Percy, not out .'„ »„ „. «25 Harvey, b Terrase, „ 9 B-:cket/t, c and b Wilding „, 1 Chapman, run out 1 J. Pritchard, c Wilkie, b Maraden ... 2 Powell, b Terrase 3 C. Andrews, c Seldon, b Maraden ... 2 G. Andrews, b Wilding ..„ 9 Cromie, b Terraae 6 E. Crisp, b Mareden „., ... .... Z Extras ..., .... . ... 14 Total ,„ ,„ ," ? 89

SWIMMING.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright, London, September 26 Ernest Gavill and McOusker have been matched to swim 440 yards at West minster on October J|@th, and al£ a mile at Leicester on Qetober 30rh. Should these events prove indecisive they will meet in a 300 yardl' ra<n at Manchester* ' The stakes are £100 aside. J A. Jarvis, the midland counties champion, and Percy CariU haya arranged tq wjm a quarter mile matcjli, whjch wiil take place in afortoighc.

SCULLING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright London, September 29 fho Newcastle backers of James Wray, the Australian scalier, are trying to arrange a match with Towns. Thej offer Towns three seconds start in a race for £100 aaide, bo be rowed on the Tyne. Tom Sallivin, the ex-I^ew Zealander, i has challenged W. Harries, of Putney, to race on the Tyne for £200 a side. Towns has expressed hid willingness to row Wtay on the Tyne if the latter will concede him Ssecs start.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, September 29, The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. ART UNIONS. Mr Jennings moved chat the Government should take into consideration the advisa bility of amending the Gaming and Lotteries Act, in the direction of allowing properly registered constituted bodies known as Friendly Societies, Eight Hour Leagues, Trade Unions, and bodies registered under the Unclassified Societies Registration Act, ' to have art unions for the purpose of I distributing useful articles other than what were termed works of art. ' \ The Minister of Education said that the Government looked with no favour on any proposal which would extend and further the means by which gambling would be encouraged. After considerable discussion the motion was withdrawn by leave. FIRST READING. The Crown Suits Aot, 1881, Extension Bill was read a first time. PATENTS BILL. The Minister of Education moved the second reading of the Patents Designs and Trades Marks Act Amendment Bill. He said it was a machinery Bill. The debate was adjourned till Friday. The Council adjourned at 3.40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence for one week was granted to Mr R. McKenzie. THIS PBIVILKGE COMMITTEE, Sir Robert Stout and Mr Fisher requested to be allowed to withdraw their names from the proposed Privilege Committee. The requests were granted. The Premier moved as a matter of privilege that a Committee of eight be appointed to consider and report whether under the exist ing law the seat for the electoral district of Awarua is vacant, and if not whether the law should be amended, and in. what direc | tion, and what course should be adopted under the present circumstances ; the Com mittee to consist of Mr Joyce, Mr Guinness, ,Mr Montgomery, Mr Duncan, Captain Russell, Mr Rolieaton, Mr Allen, and the mover. The Premier, in moving the motion, said that he had endeavoured to keep clear of party feeling in the matter. Captain Russell said that he would avoid if pessible party strife on the subject, and he hoped that members of the Committee would approach the subject of enquiry, in a judicial manner, aa their decision would be a pre cedent in similar cases in future. Referring to the personnel of the Committee he said that the Premier had told him to nominate the Committee, and if it were reasonable he would accept it There was a distinct objection from the Government to allow the Opposition to have a single lawyer belonging to their side of the house to assist in the deliberations. The Premier said that there was no objec tion to Sir Robert 6tout» Captain Russell said that they ought to have lawyeis from both sides of the House on the Committee if the question was to receive careful consideration. As an amend menb to the Premier's motion he moved that Mr Duncan's name be omitted and Mr Graham's substituted. The Premier desired to be as careful as possible in the matter in order that members should not consider there was any party feeling in what was proposed. As to the personnel of the Committee he had first submitted to Captain Russell a list of names on the Government side from which he (the Premier) intended choosing half of the Committee, and he asked Captain Russell to selct a similar number from the Opposi tion side, making the reservation that Mr George Hutchison should not be proposed. ! his was not on personal grounds, but on account of the trouble which had been occasioned by that gentleman on a Committee last year. He did nob coneidder that the Committee was appointed to decide questions of law, and he pointed out that all autho. ritie3 on Parliamentary procedure held it was nob fqr Parliament to interpret the laws. He had put aside his private feelings in the matter, and what he was doing was prmopted by duty and honour. Mr l.'olleston aaid that the position was a disagreeable cne, and things had jjot gone pleasantly He intended doisg his duty ok the Committee, but asked members to con' aider whether there was not another course which could be pursued than that pursued, In the absence of a Committee of Selection he thought that the Privilege Oom,m^btee should be selected by the Speaker, but it would be better if the matter, could be submitted to a judicial tribunal. It would be with a ver,y sa,d that he would gc on the CorsiKVitvee. - The discussion was continued by Mr Mackenzie (Dunediu), Mr Pirani, Mr Taylor, Mr Allen, Mr Monk, Mr Crowther, Mr Graham, Mr Carncrosa, Mr Wason, Mr Buchanan, and Mr Carson. ! The Hon Mr Mackenzie laid, that the matter could only b ; e referred to a judicial tribunal by passing retrospective legislation, to which both Houses had always objected. Whatever was done care should be taken to I conserve the interests of the electors of Awarua, On a division Captain Russell's amend ment was negatived by 37 to 26. Mr Ward said that he recognised that the honor and dignity of Parliament mast be maintained. In fairness to the Registrar of the Supreme Court at InvercargfU, h^e seated that he had forwarded his resignation to the Speaker before filling his schedule, waiqh of course, selisyejd $h'«"Registrar of the yespon sibilitit.s imposed on him by the Act, Had it »b.t been for the exceptional course pursued to himself by his political opponents he would have voluntarily retired from politics, He considered that he was law fully member for Awarua, and until he was proved not so he would maintain the rights of his constituency. After Mr Wright, Mr Richardson, and^ Mr Tanner had spoken, the motion, w,ss agreed to by 36 votes to 27. The follow, inj is t^e division list :— Aps ? 5.^.— E. G. Allen, Cadman, Cartoll, Duncan, Field, Flatman, Gilfedder, Graham, Guiunesa. Hall-Jones, Hogg s , Holland, Houston, J. Hutcheson, Joyce, Kaihau, J. McKenzie, Meredith, ]\£ilW, Mills, Mont gomery, Morrison, G'Meara, O'Regan, Par&ta, JBirani, Seddon, Smith, Stevens, Steward, Symes; Tanner, Taylor, R. Thomp son, T. Thompson, Wilson, NoEg, 27.— J. Allen, Bollard, Brown, Buchanan, Carson, Crowther, Fraser, Heke, Herries, Hunter, G. Hutchison, Kelly, Lang, Lethbridge, Lewis, MoGuire, McLean, Massey, Monk, Moore, Richardson, Rolleston, Russell, Stoat, J. W. Tnompaon, Wason. The House rose at 6.50 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. hew bills. The following bills were introduced: — Borough of L ; ytbe}t<in Enabling Bill, Welling ton City Empowering Bill, Noxious Weeds Bill,' Rabbit Proof Fencing Bill, Land for Settlements Act Amendment Bill, University of Otago Leasing and Sale Bill. THE ABDBSSS-IN-BEPLY. The debate on the Addresa-iu-Reply was then resumed and was not concluded when the House rose shortly after midnight.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not iiold ourselves responslb'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents»

THE RAILWAY RESERVES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—l wish to bring before the notice of the public, the unjust action of the Govern ment in allowing Messra Collins and Co. to occupy the site on the railway between Tancred and Moore streets. Is it fair that Mr E Zander should have to vacate the reserve, and the Government allow Messrs Collins and (Jo. to occupy ths site 1 If you or ! any person will cmly tak« the trouble to w 'Ik down East street, you will observe that the eaßt side of the line is taken up with ooals, bricks, and timber ; and it seems likely that if the matter is noc seen into, the whole rf the teserve down to Kermode street will eventually be occupied by Collins and Co. As Parliament is now sitting, I consider that the matter should be brought before the House, and justice demauded ; and if the Government decide to allow Collins and Co. to remain, then I say throw open the whole of the reserve, and allow other tradesmen to reap the benefit of having their goods delivered on their sites by the railway, free of cost, as the firm of Collins and Co. enjoy at the present time. In conclusion, I must say that there must be something behind the scenes, which we poor unenlightened ratepayers of Ashtmrtoa are kept in ignor* anoe.—lam, etc, Ratepayer, ;

RAKAIA DOMAIN.

TO THE JS&ITOR, Sib,—You seem to think we are inflicting a great wrong on the resident* of the district in refusing the Sports Committee the right to erect a drinking booth in the Domain, but there are always two sides to every question. No doubt there are a few of the residents, bub only a few mind you* who would like to see a booth on the ground. The majority of the residents in the district, I am sure, would far rather be without tke booth. Our sports on Boxing Day ace about the only day's outing that the residents have during the twelve-month, and the farmers with their wives and families, as well as the residents in the township, go there to see the sports and enjoy themselves, and not to see an exhibition of drunkenness, as is very often seen at thesa gatherings, which I am sure you will admit is not the correct thing for the father of a family, to take his wife and children to see, and it is generally admitted that the publican and his trade very seldom helps decency and good order at these meetings, and then if we look at ife from another point of view, the Domain is only about ten minutes walk distant from the nearest public house at Bakaia, and it is surely no great hardship tor those who cannot do without it to walk that distance for a refresher. I feel confident that if a poll was taken at the gales ot the Domain on Boxing Day, that as large a majority would vote against a booth on the ground as the majority did at the meeting of the. Domain Board—namely, three-fourths—and if the parties who feel aggrieved at ©or action are willing to take this step to test the will of the public, I will be pleased to defray half the cost. Your report of the Domain Board meeting is somewhat mis leading, as it would induce the public to infer that Mr Hardy took the lead in opposing the booth. Such was not the case, as I took the lead, and proposed the resolution, which Mr Bruce seconded, Mr Hardy merely agreeing with the same.—l am, etc., Wk, L. Allan* Acton, September 29,1897.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE R.O. .SPRING MEETING

There was a fairly good attendance for the first day of the above Club's meeting, held oo the Grari course on Thursday. The nor'-woater that prevailed, however, inter fered somewhat with the pleasure. The sum of £667 passed through the machine. Following are the results :— Hurdle Rack, of 25 aova; If mil*.— Dundee, 10.6 (C. Coohraue), 1; Jaffa, 9.0, 2 ; Black Douglas, 9.0, 3. Won by eight lengths. Time—3.3B§. Dividend—£l 9*. Sq^atmrs' Handicap, of 25 soys; oner mile;—iilcestis, 813 (G. Matthews) 1 ; General Wolfe, 7.9, 2; Cactus, 9.4, 3. Won easily by half a length, Time—l.46i. Divi dend-£4 12a. Trot, of g§ aovs ;■ two milea.—Makikihi, 30seq {T. Annett), 1; Devil'a King, 25seo, 2; The Duke, 23aeo, 3, Won by over 100 yard*. : A protest;, on the ground that the winner : ran at a sports meeting at Pleasant Point a» Cupid, was, after evidence being takes, dis ' missed. Dividend—-£9 16a. The swner of Devil's King having given notice of appeat to the South Island Trotting Association* the machine money ia meantime held over, Gkbaldinjs Qpj% of 50 boys ; 14 miie,— Double £veat, 9.7 (F. Holmes), 1 j Belli gerenfc, &6, 2; Diploma, 6.?, 3. Time— il. 14. Dividend—£l 6*. Hack Handicap, of 18-' aim; five fur longs.—Bogengang, 9.5 {G. Mstthewa), 1; Dodger, 8.5, 2 ; Coolgardie, 8,3, 3. Woa easily by half a length. Dividtnd-£llsa. Stewards' Stakes, of 25 bovbj mvod furlongs.—Alcestis, 9.13 (G. Matthews), 1; General Wolfe, 8.2, 2 ; Cactus, 9.U, 3. Won easily by threequarteni ol ft length. Divi dend—£3 2b. Flying Hajs»,Ksab, of 30 iovs; six far longß.— tyoqnt Glair, 7.12 (A. McDonald) If Crescent, 8.10, 2; Maximus, 8.13, 3. Won. hy two lengths. Dividend— £7 18a.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

Press Associatiou^.% Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, September 29 The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,440,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,750,000 quarters. At the weekly auotion sales of Australasian tallow, 2200 casks were offered and 685 sold. Fine mutton brought 2Qa, and medium 17s 9<i. Fine beef brought ISsGdj and medium 17s 3d. Competition at the wool sales to-day was. keen, and opening prices weie well main* tamed. Wheat ia quoted 6d lower in Mark Lane, market.

METHVEN STOCK MARKET.

The monthly sale oi skeep, eto. v was held at Methven on Thursday, and though the entry was not so large m that of the previous sale, tai^en all round ifc was a very eatis* factory one, both to auctioneer and vendors. During the early part of the sale a howling nor'-wester prevailed, which tr.ade things very unpleasant. The pena have been painted and numbered since the mle of August 26, and this is of course a great improvement. Ths sale commenced with the cattle followed by store sheep, fat sheep, pigs, and last of all sundries. The following is a run of prices obtained s— Fat Shee?.—Two and four-tooth cross bred wethers, 10s 6d, Us 2d, 13s 9d to 14j % freezers, crossbred wethers, 15s. Store Shek?.—Crossbred hoggets, 7s fld, 7s 7d, 7s Bd, Bs, 8s 4d;, merino wethers, 6s to 6a 3d; crossbred ewes and wethers,. Us 5d to 13s 6d. Ewes and lambs—-Eight-tooth three-quarterbred ewes with 9ft per cent of lambs, 10s 8d ;. eight-toath crossbred ewes with 85, per ceQt pf lamb, 8a ; crossbred ewes with 107 per cent of lambs, 9a Id. Cattle—Stores—l steer, £2 17* 6d ;. L heifei, £2 5s ; yearlings, 20s. Pigs,—Weaners, 7b. Firms represented at this Svture were— N.Z.L.M. Agency Go., limited, per.C Caicutt; D. Thomas, per R. Curtis ;i Manmer and Graves, per $. R, Bland; Friedlander- Bros., LimiWd, per R, Friedlander; Pyne< and uQ., per J. Jennings.

THE ABHBUHION- GtIAKDIAN I MI)AY, OCTOBER 1, 1897.



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF WHEELS. "WAVERLEY" AND "BRITISH MOiNAECH' BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained the benefit of the late Seduction in Price from the manufacturers (we can quote Lower than ever either for Gash or Time %yments, First-class Gentlemen's Machistee wlth!|all [the Latest improvements from £18108, usually lold at $23 108. We c*n ropply Secondhand Machines for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus save them from disfiguring i a new machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LABGB STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAI3 BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE* MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT McDonald & mcdiarmid's. COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to more commodious premises, we have dttermined to hold ft Gigantic Clearing Sftle. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes in Ashburton, and to saw expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods at prices hitherto unheard of in this town. Make noSmistake^we.mean.baameas. We want the cash. You can have the BOOTS AT YOUE OWN PBICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d, now 7s lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at 11s, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4s lid per pair. «.«.., « Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (all leather), cheap at 8s 6d, now selhng at 7s Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4s 6d per pair, usual,pnoe;6a. .Ladies' Glacie Kvening Shoes, clearing ab 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' P%tent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2a lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Galf Skin Shoes, sewn, 8a 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8s 9d per pur. Ladies' Brussels Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2a lid per pair. JLadies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2a 91 per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3a lid per pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at la 6d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3s 3d par pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toeoap, 5s 9d per pair. Numbers of other Startling Lines, which must be seen to be appreciated. Nothing like them ever seen in Ashburton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 17th inst. Don't misß it. Come early and secure the pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale will continue for a short time only, as we must |be in our new premises within a month. McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Maimger-J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DRESS & FASHION. A NDREW ORR is ttOW showing a most fashionable selection of New Spring Goods ii MILLINEKY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, PEINTS NSW DRESS FABRIO3, RIBBONS, LACKS, FALL NETS, GLOVES CORSETS, la all the leading |make». UMBRELLAS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, BOOTS & SHOES, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, etc., Inspection Invited. ANDREW ORR. MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER B.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALES. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASES. \ M. &T. / \ A / mNTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CBEPONS <JUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOT* SUNSHADES AND UMBBEI.LA& TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, g.S. AQTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES, DKESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINEBY. f QOB TEHEES CARFET SAMPTO, If Yard for the Frioe of I Yard.



Henry Zander ! ! ! Startling Announcement. ! ! ! £10,000 £10,000 WORTH OF STOCK TO BE REALISED WITHIN 3 MONTHS | JtISVJKH.YTHIING- MUST £IX2 SOLD. HAVING definitely decided upon giving up THE WHOLE OF MY EETAIL BUSINESS, I would draw everybody's attention to the faot that the whole itook, consisting of goods to the value of OVER dSIO,OOO, will be offered to the public at UNHEARD OF PRICES. | This is no sham advertisement, and Store* i keepers, Farmers, and Stationholders will do well to lay in a stock, as such an opportunity was never offered, nor will be offered again in Aahburton. J££2El£2 AWE A. FJBW STRICTLY CASH. Groceries. Beat Sugars, Fairymead, China, Queens laud ... ... 14s per 7Qowt bag Colonial Candles _ 4d per lb by the box Currants (machine dressed) ... 4£dperlb English Paraffine Candles from 6|d per lb Starch, in lib boxes ... ... 4dper box Oatmeal, 2s 9d per 251b bag, (best quality) Kerosene, 6a 6d per tin, 12a 9d per case Tea.—A good Panyong, strong liquor, by the half chest .„ ... lOd per lb Tea.—(Blended) in lib packets and 101b tins ... ... ... Isperlb Tea—Arab, in tins and packets Is 6d per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 4s lOd per lb ETC., ETC., Ironmongery. Steel Horse old price 36a, 38% 40a, 42s Collars ) now, 255, 28s, 30s, 31s. Bedsteads—At a reduction of 50 per cent on present prices. Wire netting ... lfd per yd by the coil Swiss Watches ... .~. ... 5s each Register Grates ) old price, 20a, 19a, 18a j now, 13s, 12a 11s. Tools, Knives and Forks, Builders requisites, etc., too numerous to mention, AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE COST. Crockery, Toilet ) old price, 22s 6d, 18s, 15s, Sets. } 12s 6d ; ) now, 12§, 9a, 7s 6d, 6s 6d. Cupn and Saucers ... ... 3s per dozen Plates—(Dinner), 4s; (Dessert), 3s per dozen. Brows Teapots, large, .„ 9d and Is each Fancy Teapots ... 2s each Ljunps, Glassware, et*p., equally reduced. FOR i I CARPETS & LINOLEUMS. ! WINDOW BLINDS & OILCLOTHS. No Reasonable Offer Refused, Seeds. Red Clover Seeds (best), .« 6d per lb Cow Grass (best), — „ 6d por lb Rye Grass, (machine dressed), 3b 6d per bushel. Imported Mangel Seeds, ... 9d per lb Colonial Mangel Seed .... 6dperlb ! AND OTHER SEEDS AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. CATALOGUES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION. This Genuine Sale wili only be for a shorb time, and the remaining stock will then be Sold by Auction, THEREFQBE Z'OME EARLY AND SECURE v g^RGAINS. HENRY ZANDER, j



Business Notices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, WE are now opening up NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer wear in all departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves in the selection of the lateßt styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY l-.VER SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now bo seen at our branch in the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, la Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS,, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing in Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs. LINEN COLLARS, See our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. - Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Racing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc AGENTS FOR "The Osmond," "Towm end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager! © ft -*33 OD Pi ° < S3 ■ Ah M H It PQ ace h g - pa S < £4 I- IS t gIH PI" fi l! h*% Ph -1-1 ■ fH m < ot/ysfly off/tej/p/fafiom* \*/OS/s/' on "sv//Jff^\ I (AwardedGo/dant/S/forMe&fs) II tC'tU/w Unai£t¥£J£UilJfoA 3 T/te fast moneyaffrf # I experience cap 6m lames?safeMMsfmasmA \ SOLD BY AI4 GROCERS j Giiurcb §eryices. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUIToH Athburton. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. (In the Church.) THURSDAY— MenZ 7.30 p.m .SATURDAY 2.50 p.m jPß|:DAy~Shorfc Sei?vifle 7.50 pirn. Choir Practice 3 p t m. SUNDAY-OCTOBER 3. 10.15 a.m, — Preparation Olasa. 11 8,, m. -^-Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, 3 p.m. —-Greenstreefc. 6,30 p.m. —Kvening Pray«r. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



Messrs Fletcher Broa. wish id notify to j jbheir customers and the general public, ttiut' tfaey are making startling reductions in all lines of groceries that wjll be shown in their new advertisement, which wjll appear in Monday night's Guabdian and Tuesday^ MAiL.—(Advt.)



Synopsis of New Advhbtisbmbnts. C. E. Clarke—Wants wool classing. Taylor & Cox—Dissolution of partnership, W. H. Collier—Display of Spring fashions Farewell Social—Monday next T. Bullock—Cottage for sale. J. H. Jewitt—Fresh fish to-night. McDonald & Mpßiarmid—Last few days of great removal sale.



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Only a few more days of #ie graat removal tale at McDonald's and Mo- Diarßiid's, All goods have to be removed next week. Meanwhile, the bargains are greater than ever; there never has been such splendid value offered, and those in want of a first class boot or shoe at actual cost, should not miss thia chance.—{Advfc,) 10 5 You are the jury n your hands I p!aoe my fate, I'll stand or fall by your*decisions alt 11 ask for is a fair trial of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, ie is easily procured, grocers and chemists keep it, the price is within the reach of all, Is 6d and 23 6d. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS -• warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the b*ck t and all kindred complaints, free from Mercury. Established upwards o| 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world, The Jjinopln and JWjd-: land Oduntiea Drug Gbinp»ny, liincoln,



Kozie Tea, the besn, »nci y«t wifchiif roach of all; Sold e\t ljp, MO, 2/-, Mid 2/4.— John, Orr & Oa Sole Afcmbii. I^he true leaf of-the Tea plant, luxtampercdt with and pure; this ie K'ozib Tba, try it.-» John Orr & Oq,, ageuK