Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1897.

Devil worship is commonly believed to prevail only among ignorant and super stitious savages; but MVIIi WORSHIP. IbW ft phpuld eipstl literally and not metaphorically, in a great city like Paris, which professes to be the centre of European civilisation and enlighten ment, is surely an astounding fact. Yet M. Jules Boia, who is quite an 1 authority on the occult, has bean catechised on the subject by the lady who edits the Humanitarian, and his statements are so explicit and circum ' sfcantiai as to leave very little room for i doubt that Satanism is an actual | reality. Jt has l( an elaborate creed, elaborate' prayers, aiid elaborate cere monies." The black masa in djjly j celebrated by the votaries of this extraordinary c,ult, which not ouly <3f»brases numerous men, but •' many middle-aged' Fomen, tired fit life,' and seeding, perb^p^, % r^ne^sl of youth. 4&<J it is well jcnown,'' $. B^ia gops v> • tii© fflors) flidfanced section, among fewwl? *i 9 lfae They soon o. «.^% '*|*w ecolesiwtioal a«^9Fi"» s>»» '-«Wi

they are vaguely suspected, for it is extremely difficult to prove an accusa tion of the kind. Belgium is permeated with this form of occultism, and even in Great Britain there are several important secret societies of the sort. As to Paris, there are n»any centres— an especially important place of meeting tor Satanists exists close the Pantheon." This new religion— it such it maybe called—-is " becoming a force in modern life," and is one of the strongest developments of the fin dv siede.

Local and General.

The subaoriptionsjfor the Indian Famine I Relief Fund in Melbourne amount to £5872. A prime steer, purchased at the Ashbur ion yards last Tuesday by Mr F. N. Black, scaled 10641bs dead weight. The Victorian Government has decided to pay a bonus of 3d perlb on all looally grown tobacco exported from the colony. Mr J, W. Hacdley has just opened up a large consignment of fishing tackle of all descriptions for the oomiug season. By the next steamer the Adelaide Pro duce Export Department are sending 6600 gallons of wine to England tor sale there. Mr Thomas will offer some really good horses at the Arcade on Saturday, some of which he considers good enough to specially advertise. In the Kaikoura land ballot the only successful local applicant was Mr L. J. Payne, lately of Mayßeld, who secured a small grassing run—No 89, 2495 acres. The Victorian Government Produce Ex pert in London ia now making arrangements to open a showroom for Victorian produce in connection with the Agent-General's office. Salt butter exhibits for the A. and P. Association's Show mast be in the Seretary's hands not later than Saturday next at 6 p.m. The minimum weight has been re duced to 141bs. The cotton powder explosive fog signal, ordered by the Marine Department, to be tested at Pencarrow, is on board the Her mione, which has arrived at Wellington from London. The Timaru Herald says that some beauti ful corralines and minute shells have recently been thrown up on the beach at Caroline Bay which are well worth examination under the microscope. From a cable message received by the Department of Agriculture from the Agent General it appears that New Zealand sheep are not shut out from the Argentine, as reported, but a certificate must accompany them and inspection is insisted on. Large companies of missionaries for India sailed on the 13th instant from Melbourne in the German liner Gera. The majority were young unmarried women. The con tingent numbered 33, of whom no less than 23 came from various parts of New Zealand. On the North line the railway authorities are having a carriage reserved for the pupils of the Ohristchurch High School. There have been several complaints of the boys being compelled to overhear some of the strong language used in fcho other carriages. Messrs Friediander will hold a clearing sa'e on Thursday, Qotober 81, in the estate of the late Mr Daniel MacCormack, when the firms, and live and dead stock will be put up, but farmers will be able to know in j detail what is to be offered when the full advertisement appears. j The Timaru Herald aays that a notice is affixed to the door of the Lands office that aiue applications have been received by the Lud Board for mineral leases on the Mount ! Pee! opal field, totalling about 230 acres, j Objections to the granting of any application must be lodged within a fortnight. Speaking at a dinner at Palmerston North in honor of Lieutenat Pringle and Troopers Lloyd and Close on their return from England, the Mayor said that Colonel Po!e- Pentoa and Lieutenant-Colonel Newall had not acted in & proper spirt by not ordering the Volunteers out in Wellington to welcome the New Zealand contingent. On Saturday week six Houdan henß, pur chased in Auckland by the Government Poultry Expert, were sent up to the poultry station at the SUte farm, Levin, '1 he im portation from France comprised six hens and two oocks of this breed. One of the latter will be mated with tha Auckland hens; so as to produce a crossed strain. At Dunedin on Thursday, the Bimetallic League resolved :—"That this, league re respectfully urge upon the Government of New Zealand the necessity of doing all in their power to assist in establishing a fixed relative value between silver and gold, and that they take steps to have this colony re presented, in common with other Auscrala- Bian colonies, at any conference which may be held." A conference was heir} op Saturday at TernulU between delegates from the Levels, Geraldine, and Mackenzie County Councils, respecting the advisableness of those Councils combining to pass joint by-laws respecting traction engines and other subjects. The conference was not open to the Press, but it is understood that the meeting decided that it is advisable to combine for the purpose proposed. A claim for $150. & 6,d hag been made upon '\he Wairarana Squth o'ouuty Council by Messrs Skerrett and Wylie, at the instance of various persons who were employed in conducting the {recent licensing election, with an intimation that failing payment the flrm is instructed on behalf of each individual party to the claim to apply to the Supreme Court for writs of mandamus to WJJiJ?9I fcbe Council to pay. From Auckland the Press Association' telegraphs that Mr Henry Percy, Surveyor- i General, returned b^ t^e Hpolu, from, his holiday trip to T^hitj and Earatqnga. He stayed a month ftt each pla.ee. As tfye re sult of his visit and investigation he eonr sidera ib proved boyond doubt that the hjaor Isof New Zealapd originally oame from the Islands of Rajatea, Rayatua and Tuhau in the Society Group. His full report will appear in the Polynesian Society's "Journal." It oontaini much valuable information. Mr E. G. Wright has been busy since he reached Wellington. He has already brought the railway department to his way of thinking in regard to stock-trucking plafc jforma &t Anama and Soringburn qtatipns pn the Mount Soniers railway, q,qd these are about to be provided. The settlers in these localities have long felt the want of this accommodation, and have repeatedly asked for it. In its absence a large number of i stock had to be driven along the hillsfoot to Methven, to be trucked at the yards there, but now thac yards are to be provided at the two stations mentioned, the stook will come down to the main line by the natural branch serving the district. Mr W/rignt doe's not allow the grass to grow at his heelis in the despatch of pijblfa busjaes? gjftiptgq tjq tys hands, Recognising the usefulness and value of the Agricultural College at Lincoln, the 'Press says :—Mr G. S. Matthews, of Springs etOD, Who gaiued a diploma* last year at the Canterbury Agricultural College at Lincoln, has been appointed manager of Mr Geo Jameson's farm at Springston, in the place of Mr Hi S. Lloyd, who has received the 'agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association at Ashbur con. Mr Matthews, who received his training under the present Director, Mr J. Bayne, was a very successful student, and the appoint ment was made upon Mr Bayne's recom mendation. Mr Jameson has by making this 4pgoin|;ment recognised the value of the diploma issued by the Qolfege, and the scientific and p'racbioiV knowledge it repre sents. It is interesting to notice that several other students who" gained their diplomas last year are filling good positions. Theaons of the HonW; Rolleston and Isr E. G. Wright, M.jS.R/s, are managing the e.usMs9 of their respective fathers at P.angi t|.,ta and A|hburJ;on, Mr R, V. .Hcgking, son of Dr. Hosking,' of Masterton, ariother »,tudeu.t, has gone to jßngland'to. fiftudy

In two bankrupt estates Mr Rudolph Friedlander will offer at the West street mart of his firm, on Saturday next, several ■ horses of a good stamp, i Some idea of the severity of the gale that waH blowing during to-day may be gathered from the fact that a chimney on the premises of Mr R. M. Cubhbertson was blown down. Fortunately no one was near enough to be injured. *

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright.

London, September 29 At the wool sales Messrs Balme and BuxtoQ offered 8861 bales of medium selec tion wools. The attendance was large, including some American buyers. Compe tition for Ail classes of wool was keen, and the prices ruling were fully five per cent, above the closing rates obtained at the July series, with the exception of low crossbreds which remain unchanged. The Home and Continental buyers operated freely. The arrivals to date total 177,000 bales, of which 47,000 were forwarded direcc to the con sumers. 170,000 bales are available foe the sales.

MAGISTERIAL.

ABHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before the Mayor and Mr David Thomas, J.P's.) i Unregistered Dog. — Charles Fenton was charged with having an un legist ered dog Id his possession. Ihe case had been adjourned from the previous Court day. The evidence for the defence was that the dog had been registered as soon as he was six months old, but a day after rhe summons had been served. The evidence for the prosecution tended toshow the animal to beat least ten months, and the Bench found that the case was proved. The Mayor, speaking for himself and colleague said there was coo much of this sort of thiog in the district, and sheep worrying by stray animals was going on. They were determined to put down the unregistered dog nuisance, and in this oase fined Fenton 10s with coats, but allowed him a week in which to pay the fine.

SCULLING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Londok, September 29. The race between Towns and Barry was rowed on a sluggish tide. The wind and weather were favorable, and there was & large attendance of spectators. After the start Towns, coolly rowing a long steady stroke, contented himself with holding Barry until the mile was reached. The Australian then spurted gamely with the object of avoiding the wash from Barry's boat. He : was leading by half % length at Hammer smith bridge, tbe time up to this point being 9min 20sec, Tremendous cheering greeted Towns an he shot the bridge. When uairing Dove's, Barry made several gallant efforts to overhaul the leader who, however, responded splendidly. ■ Towns led by a length at Barnes* bridge, which was reached in 19min saec. A heavy swell caused by the launches stopped both scullers off Mortiake for a few seconds. Towns was the first to recover, and again went away with the lead, which he maintained to the finish. Towns showed great judgment throughout the race, and rowed in fresh. Barry was rowed out, though he finished gamely enough. The Sportsman commenting on the result of the race states that it is not able to recall a grander straggle The Spiting Life con aiders the contest comparable with the race for the championship between Beach and Gitudaur. After the race Barry's backers offered to take £150 to £100 for another match in a month, but the offer was not aocepted.

Interprovincial News.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Adulterated Pepper. Duxedix, September 30 Robert Rutherford and Wm. McConnell, grocers, pleaded guilty to selling adulterated Cayenne pepper. No suggestion of fraud was made, the pepper being sold in the original bottles, but the analysis showed seventy-five per cent of ground coconnnt shell. Defendants were fitted 10s each and costs.

A Gambler Fined.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Dunedin, September 30. Peter Grant was fined £20 and costs, being convicted on his own confession of keeping a common gaming house. Mr Sim, counsel for the defence, admitted that $rant made a mistake in permitting a. person to come to few Shop and rosce a. bet. the law did not shal^e 'it criminal to conduct a betting transaction in an o#|ae, on receipl; of a letter,* telegram, or telephone message 3 but in this case the bet was made personally in the shop. Frederick Broad ana William Whekn, Grant's assistants were each fined £3 and costa.

ACCLIMATISATION.

Press Association—By Electric Tfrtegra,p.h WTO^pG.spp.sr, September 2§. The Question of pqllutiQn of streams was referred to, a, su,b-aotn,inititee to epnsider, Several delegates were of Qnin.ion. thai ao;nething should be done to prevent fche poisoning of streams by the release of refuse of various kinds, A letter from the Under secretary stating that the fines imposed for breaches of the Fisheries Act could not be handed over to Aoolimatisafcion Societies. A Committee was act up to consider the ques tion, and approach the Government on the matter. The question of riparian rights was also referred to a committee. JVJr Brown gave notice to move Qajw^ni^g the. adviaablene^ of %Yernra.ent in the ma^te| of e.eta.ftlighin.g a marine hatfliery on a snr^ll estuary, ten miles from Duoedin, fop the purpose of attempting to stoefc our seas with the species of food fish found on the coasts of Europe, He said the Otago Acclimatisation Society was willing to give £250 and the Ot&gq Institute another £250 toward.^ thi p'rojeot, and desired tfc&t Povevnment should subsidise the undertaking with a similar amount. Several other matters were passed on to the sub-committee. Wb«P September 30 the A^ol\m.w^Sidft Conference this mpirniflg the sub-committee suggeabad; th*b the fee for a general fishing Jicenss ah,Qi^d be fijjed afc twenty Bhillia^6!, |h,«i pri^e of local licenses beiEg le?^ to the discretion of the Societies. It also recommended that the penalty in cases of destruction of fish with lime or dynamite be $5 minimum, and £){jQ ma^imumi with the option of six months' imprisonment 3 and that no refrigerating company shall be allowed to receive or keep fish or game during the close season. Other suggestions were also made to prevent poaching. The Conference affirmed the desirableness . of establishing a marine hatchery near Dunedin, and recommended that Govern ment should afford the Otago Acclimatisa tion Society every assistance £z| fuyth.e^anca fif the project, ] The Conference affirmed that all netting in any lake should be' carried on subject to regulations, details of which are to be settled by the Society interested. The Conference decided that gun licenses be imposed except in rabbit districts, but that a property owner be allowed to shaft over his own land without a lioekise. "]jb was r^olved t>o ask parliament to make it com pulsory that people who go in pursuit of uativp g»m« Kh»U take p«« ft U«#qm,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph. WjELUNGioH, September 29. THK AKDEESS IK-REPLY. The Council sat ac 2.30 p.m., aud pre- ' sented the Address-in-Reply to the! Governor. NEW .BILLS. The following Bills were introduced:— Danedin Savings Bank Winding Up, Invercargill Public Offices Site Act Amend ment, Contempt of Court, Designs and Trade Marks Amendment, Supreme Court Amendment, Adulteration Prevention Amendment. ' The Council adjourned at 3 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wblungton, September 29. The House met at 2.30 p.m. COMMITTEE OP PBIVILIKJK. Mr Seddon gave notice to move to Bet tip a Committee of Privilege to enquire and report whether or nob tha Awarua seat; was vacant, the Committee to report within tea days, and to Consist of Messrs Joyce, Fisher, Guinness, Montgomery, Duncan, Russell, Rolleston, Stoat, James Allen, and the mover. The motion wfII be discussed the first thing to-morrow afternoon. NKW BILLS. The following Bills were introduced:— Mortgage Companies Accounts Audit, Bankruptcy Act Amendment, Californian Thistle, Otago Harbor Board, Deceased Husband's Brother Marriage, Criminal Code Act Amendment, and New Zealand Institute Surveyors. LEAVE OB 1 ABSENCE, Mr WiPere was granted » week's leave of absence. | ; , THE ADDKESS-IN-RBPMV The debate on the Address-in-Reply vw resumed by Mr Buchanan, who criticised certain statements made by the Premier while in England and Australia. Mr Field generally supported the Govern ment's policy, and Mr Thompson, Clutha, contended that the programme of legislation given in the speech showed a want of earnestness on the part of Government. Mr E. G. Allen hoped a Committee of the House would be set up to enquire into the sea fishing industry. Mr Wason referred to the discourtesy shown to the leader of the Opposition last night, when his speech was replied to by the Minister of Public Works, and the unfair ness of the Government in respect to the personnel of the Sessional Committees, many of which had no members of the Opposition on them. It wsa an insult to ignore the Opposition in this way. He considered that technical and agricultural education had been grievously and grossly neglected in the past. Respecting the proposed Banking Bill, he thought that it was time they had finished with banking, and the Government should call in competent advisers to help them in the matter. Ife considered the Vancouver ser\ ice vastly superior to the San Francisco service. The House adjourned at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr Wason added that the Old Age Pension Bill was a piece of electioneering claptrap, and many old people would be disappointed. Mr John Hutcheson joined in the chorus of congratulations to the Premier on the honors conferred on him in Kbgland. He condemned the present Volunteer regulations as onesided and useless, and the attendance of Volunteers at Easter encampments meant that a workman had to put his hand in hiß pocket and take out his day's pay. He hoped that it was not too late for a measure to bs introduced on the lines of the Euglish Work men's Compensation Act to abolish the clause behind which the employers had 80 frequently and successfully taken refuge. Referring to the applications made to him to use his influence with Ministers to secure employment, he said that he did not believe in spoils to the victors ; fitneeß should be the only test. He would not be made an instrument to give one colonist undue opportunities over another. Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie had listened with much interest and a great deal of pleasme ito the last speaker's remarks. Bo long as Mr Hutcheson stuck to the Government he would not need, to importune the Govern j menc for billets, as in the present state of politic* billetß were given witnout importu nity. Referring to the charge made by Captain Russell respecting Ministers autho rising canvassing for votes by the servants of the colony, he quoted a resolution of the House of Commons which declared such in terference highly criminal. He advised the Premier in aspiring to the worthy honor* conferred on him, to reintroduce an atmo sphere of truth and candour into the conduct of public business, and cited %hp Govern ment's action respecting thq local bodies' loana sinking fua.(' (fl w example o f tht want of Buoh }r\ tb# past. He considered oho remark in the Governor's Speech rb to the constitution of the proposed Wellington University as a. libel on the founders of the other universities of the colony. He did not consider that anything of importance had been done at the conference between the colonial Premiets and fcUe Colonial Office except in the case q$ New Zealand in the appointment o$ fciwree datoofcivea whe perhaps were n$S necessary to deal with crime \ntbs colocy but who could direct fch.eiv attention to Ministerial misdeeds. The Banking Qonunfttu of the 1896 session was a conspiracy of Ministers to hide the true slate %t affairs in connection with the GoJQniai Bank. In purchasing Pomahake the Minister of Lauds had fallen into a trap and paid double the value of the land ; and the settlers had to pay as rent 3s 4d an acre for land only worth Is 6d. Mr Fisher contended that Government interference at elections applied as much to past administrations a% %o the present administration, B,a did not oonsider it fair on the pa** of, the last speaker to refer to Mr Ward's, affah'g which, were still sub judioe. •He defended the Government; from the several charges brought against them by the previous speakers. Captain Russell's speech, he considered, was one that made politics intolerable, The juvenile depravity evil was much magnified, and the difficulty could be 1 got over by municipal bye-laws. Mr Brown deprecated Government inter ference with ejections, and criticised bad administration at considerable length. The Masters and Apprentices Bill would haya aa injurious effect on the children o$ the poorer i classes, I Mr GiUeTtMltt? Eiftici fchab though it waß a p.lftu«u,Fe to Jjiatoa to Mr Scobie Mackenzie his Betniuks. on the Premier's visit to JBinjjlind 'appear^ to be actuated by feelings of jealousy. He favoured the construction of light railways to open up th% oeuntry. Though he believed that farther borrowing for public works was, necessary it should bo decided on by referendum. He did not agree with th* Agitation for the abolition of the . Upper House, but considered that it shou^ be reformed. On the motion of Me M!a,3BQ^ the debate was adjourned. The Hqus§ rot* »*-18.45 a.m.

The Dunedin Seat.

It is understood, says the Qtago Dqity Times, that Mr C. Haynes has definitely decided to become a oacdjdafce for the vacancy in the representation of the city caused by the death of Mr Fiah. The Press Association telegraphs that last night, at a meeting of che National Associa tion Council, under presßure, Mr Alexander Sligo consented to become a candidate for thy oity. It is understood that Mr A C. Begjj will retire, and probably Mr Hayneia also. :

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Irish Potato Crop. London, September 28. Hon. Gerald Balfour, Chief Secre tary for Ireland, will make a tour of the districts of Ireland where the potato crops have been a partial failure, and famine is threatened.

Typhoid Fever.

A serious outbreak of typhoid fever has occurred at Maidstone, Kent, caused by polluted water. Since September 11, 800 cases have been reported. September 29. Twenty-one deaths have occurred at Maidstone in connection with the out break of typhoid.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Forgery and Embezzlement.

Sydney, September 29. Arthur Anderson, General Mana ger of Messrs Henry Bull and Com pany, was committed for trial on a scries of charges of forgery and embezzlement. The accused confessed his crime, and big books proved thac he had defrauded the firm of over £700 and Mr Henry Bull's private account of £400. It ia explained that formal promissory notes were forwarded at times to customers, who frequently returned them not signed, preferring to pay by cheque. Anderson forged aingatures to the returned notes.

The Church Congress.

Press Association. —By Electric Xelegraph-— Copyright.

Received Wnkapuaka Sept. 30,10 ».ro., Guardian office, 11 ».m, London, September 29 The Church Congress at Nottingham has opened. Dr George Bidding, Bishop of Southwell, was President. Among the prelates who attended were the Archbishop of Sydney, the Bishop of Ballarat, the Coadjutor Bishop of Brisbane, and the Primate of New Zealand. Bishop Barry, Incumbent of St. James, Piccadilly, formerly Bishop of Sydney, who was amongst the speakers, expressed tha opinion that the free federation of the churches was the best realisation oi the Anglican idea possible, and would not infringe upon the prime right off self government. D r Cowle advocated a free interchange of clergy between ; the colonies and the United Kingdom..

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Treaty of Peace.

Press Association—By BlectrJt Teloatwh Copyright. Athens % September 29 Mussulman notahks in Crete have appealed to the Powers to terminate the present position of affairs in the island, which they allege is causing unbearable misery, and to the foreign* admirals to frustrate attempts on tke part of the Turks and their troops in Crete London, Sept. 29 Mr John Mbrley, speaking at Arbroath, said Lord Salisbury's ex ceedingly weak policy with regard to the East had been productive of national humiliation.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Farther British Successes

The Offer from Sydney. Views of the English Press. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Calcutta, September 28 During General Westmacott's attack on the Zarobi Valley, headquarters of the Mollah of Hadda, a body of fanatics desperately defended HaddaV home. THight Phazis charged the at tacking force amid a hail of bullets,, and did not stop till all were killed. September 29 General Blood's , and Colonels* Jeffreys' and MeikleJohn's brigades,, acting against the rebellious Indian frontier tribesmen, will remain beyond Malakand, and will not participate mi the operations against the Afridis. General Elles, with three brigades, has been despatched to punish the Moh uaands, who are marching upoa> Shabkada, London, September 28 The Westminster Gazette says that the offer of New South Wales troops for the Indian frontier is inopportune and calculated to weaken British prestige amongst the natives. It would be wiser for India to quell the rising with her own strength. The St. James Gazette, advises the 1 Imperial authorities to accept the offer,, and considers it will prove an admir able demonstration of the unity of the> Empire. September V& The Daily News says the proposal of New South Wales to send troops to India has afforded the liveliest satis faction in official quarters, but adds that possibly the offer will not be accepted^ owing to the men arriving: too late to participate in frontier operations. The Homing Post warmly urges the? acceptance of the offer. Sydsbit, September 2& The Government ore lukewarm re sending troops to India, and will not take any defyiite steps.unless convinced? that th.ey could arrive in time to take >ac* in the fighting, otherwise the' iotifer would only emharass the Imperial authorities. Mr Reid says he has no desire for a repetition of the Soudan fiasco^ when the New South Wale* contingent arrived; in Egypfc after the campaign was over. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 30, 9.45 a.m. Gttakdiah Office 10.30 a,m. Oaicutta, September 29; The British camp at Manawi, od th» Ittdiian frontier, w&« accidentally burned, and' & large quantity of saddlery and ammunition destroyed.

THB A6BBOKTOS BOAKbiAH i WitJBBtoAS, BfePTEMfefifi 8i), ISSft.



Our first page to-day contains an article entitled "A good pavement," and items from our Ruapuna correspondent. Com mercial news and other important reading matter appears on the fourth puge.



BICYCLES. BICYCLES, i i GBEAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PiilCE OF WHEELS. "WA-VERLEY" AND " B'EJI|T IS H MONA R]C H » BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBUBTON. HAVING obtained the bdnefit of the late Reduction in Price from the manufacturers we can quote Lower than ever either for Oasfa or Time %yments, Firat-ckas Gentlemen's MachtKiea -with'fall ,'the Latest improvements from £18 10S, usually sold at £38 10s. We can supply Second-hand Machines for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus save them from disfiguring a new machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LARGE STOCK OF EXTEAS OF ALL KINDS. KEPAIKING DONE BY FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT ■I GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE' MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT McDonald & mgdiarmid's. COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MOIJTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR" REMOVAL to more commodious premiseß, we have determined to hold a Gigantic Clearing Sale, We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes in Ashbai'ton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods at prices hitherto unheard of in this town. Make vo t miatake,>e;m9an;bußine«B. We want the cash, You can have the BOOTS AT YOUB OWN PBICES. LOOK AT, THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d, now 7s lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at lla, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 43 lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (all leather), cheap atßs6d, now selling at 7s Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4a 6d per p*ir, usunJ.pnoe^ 6s. jhadies' Glacie Kvening Shoes, clearing at 2s 9J per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2a lid per pair. ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 83 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8a 9d per pair. Lidiea' Brussels Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2a lid per patr. L'idies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2a 9J per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3s lid per pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ca4ies* fltrong Leather Garden Shoes, 5s 3i per pair. Indies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toeoap, 5»91 per pair. Nouban of other Staling Lines, which moifr-1* seen to be appreciated ggU"* like them ever seen in Ashburcon. Remember the bALL SUARTS ON FRIDAY, the 17th insD. Boa'!; mm it. Come early 'and secure the pick of the Bargains. IRemember the Sale will continue for a short time on'y, &a we must be m our new premises vithin a month. McDonald &. mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Jta^r-J. NICHOLAS. BAST BTRKBr. ABHBURTON.. DRESS & FASHION. A NBREW ORR is now showing a most faahionable selection of New Spring Goods it MILLINEEY, MATUTLES, CaJPE.S, BLOUSES, PRINTS, NEW DEBSS FABBIO3, EIBBOKTS, LAGKS, FALL NETS, GLOVES, COESETS, In all the leading {makes. UMBRELLAS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, BOOTS fcfiHOES. CARPETS, FLOOR* CLOTHS, et&i Inspection Invited. ANDREW ORR. MITCHELL & TURNER" —ABB HOW BHOWmq— PER B.a. R&KAIA.2I OASES 4 BALItS. PER S.S. WAIMATB, 12 CASES. \ M. &T. / \ A / CARPETS SQUAREB PRINTS mohjiib OILOLOTHS CBEPONS QOILTS BLOUSK GOODS OOTB4ttB SERGES QIMVISB . SUNSHADES AND UMBBEIXAS.' TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.B. AOTBA, 10 CASKS, S PACKAGES, 4 BAJEB, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. fQVB TBUMS OABPET SAMPLE^,. 1J Yard for the Pries of 1 Yard.



PUBLIC NOTICE | A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. Aln, v, m NEVER fails any ona in rxiaXUni 6UO h a predicament. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." ABsist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons affiioted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It doea not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the moat valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in ft popular form. ALAXUM 00RES= Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Ho»rtbuiro, Pains and Distress after Bating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition,



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 latest styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE. FINEST DISPLAY J.V.ER SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branch in the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white k colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makea. TIES. TIES. Nothing in Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistio Designs, LINEN COLLARS, ' Bee our Latest Shapea 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," " Towns end," ••Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G, BARTON, Manager!



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NOTE THIS WJEr-.L.— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment) of the whole being. Such 'a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. \ Reason points to two essential qualities in a I remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of [ these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper asaimila lion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow, This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be " just as good.' It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help.



FROM ALL CHEMISTS <& STORE KEEPERS, PRICE 2s 6d .MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS! ABOUT BENJAMIN GUMS! THOUSANDS OF 13OTTLES HAVE BEEN SOLD I AND ! TTNIVERSAL PRAISE OF ITS CUBA | TIVE QUALITIES IS THE RESULT. I could fill columns of this newspaper with Testimonials, but you can aave me that expense by trying a Bottle. I will Guaran tee it to Cure your Cough, or I will return the price. IT CANNOT FAIL ! REMEMBER ! BENJAMIN GUM Is an old-faahioned remedy, now for the first time Scientifically Prepared for the Public Uae.



Extract from the Weekly Prm. The Benjamin Tree in a native of Sumatra, Borneo, and Siarn, and yields a Balsamic Resin employed by the islanders for all Peotoral Affections, with marvellous efficacy. The preparation of Spenoor Vincent contains the Reein in itu pure atato combined with a flavouring oil, which renders it highly palatable. Thia remedy for Coughs and Colds is unequalled for both adults and chikVwv i»nd ifc awy *'° 'A^soltifcoly relied upon to cuw* |ohronic Dinoaaea of the Cheat | if regularly and continuously used. Within I a tew weeks of ita ijetroduption to New Zealand by Mr Vincent, many oares iiave been effected by its means, ft may be used consistently with the 'directions givm, to prove ita value. ] the Name: : /Speaker •s? Muni I?o» j amiu * Take no other Remedy, bu> '*«■* BENJAMIN GU*,. PRICE 1 8 6d. Obtainable from all respectable Chemists and Geaera,! Storekeepers



~00 nofi?ej)efisua(/eG(fQ\ buy any gffhe/m/fa//ons\ (Mar(/edGo7dafiefSZfm"Meifa/s) ll ■m T/)e best money and «J experience can /bqy. Largest safe inMsf/was/a\ h mPBYALrGROCERS j ■«»M«y j||ti ii c jii;|ii|piii!l^>l|iW)iUiUiij,i ' ..... k .,,,, ,!„. I,'S S'% "% TEPU BN t QHUR Cfl Aeribwrlon, '"HUR^DAY-Brotherhood of St Andrew x* 8 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSti^. (Jo the Church.) THURSDAYtsMoe , 7-30 p.m BATUEDAY U>sQ p.m FRIDAY—Short Hervica 7,30 p,m. Choir Practice 8 p»ni. SUNDAY-OCTOBER S. 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Uiass. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer »nd Holy Communion. 3 p.m. —Greenstreet. 6.30 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



SINOFSIS OF NKW ADVERTISEMENTS. ' A. and P. Association—Exhibits of salt butter close on Saturday next. Henry Stephenson—Single-furrow plough, wire netting,"etc., for sale on Saturday. Wesleyan Church—Sunday school anni versary. J. W. Hardley—Acknowledgment. j R. Bird—Tenders. J. W. Hardley—Fishing taokle. T, Bullock—Cottage and section to let.



To the Deaf »nd these, teoubled with Noises in the Head ft? ath'er Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson., ai London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear i drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of hia illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf, ness and Aural Troubles. Thia book xap% !be had from Mr F. Shaw, 16Q, Adelaide Road. Wellington, N.s., on receipt of stamps. Mr uampfaell, of the same address, was greatly tratieved of hia deafness by Dr. Niehdlaon's system, and takes pleasure in ! spreading the news'of the great s,paakitßt in New Zealand. A littlebo^ <*p the cure of Rheumatism, Corp.ujtfSjUStf, Lumbago, and Indigestion tyy the same author, may be dad. from I^r Shaw on receipt pf it*»f«i



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