Ashburton Guardian, Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1897. PRIVATE PRIZES.

Friends of the A. and F. Association are reminded that the list of private prizes for special award at the coming Show is m preparation by the secretary, Mr Simpson, whose labour and anxiety would be greatly minimised if the friends intending to tubscribe would make up their minds and respond to his letters at once. One man cannot be supposed to know everybody m the county, and many friends there are, doubtless, who can afford a few shillings, or who may have some other form of prize they would like to offer, but who have not been formally approached. The Association will be only too pleased to know of such friends, and will gladly accept prizes from them for the encouragement vi any particular line of competition that may be desired. The range of stock departments is very wide, but the range of products of the j dairy and the farm household is wider still, and the field that baking and the making of preserveß, etc., opens to the general public ia large enough to give special prisse givers an opportunity to »»ke » most interest- Sho*,

and constitute quite an exhibition of itself. In the ear)y days private prizes were given for, stocking knitting and such like, and now that the cyclibt, the golfer, the footballer, the cricketer, and m fact every athlete wears a long thickly knitted stocking, classes could easily be arranged for competition m the knitting of these, for the best knitting machine m the world has not yet been able to beat a good hand knitted " rig and furrow" stocking. We hope the Secretary's appeal for specially offered private prizes will not be m vain.

Corrick Family, Bead, Young, Byas-To-Night.

Items from our Waterton correspondent appear on our first page; and on the fourth page will be fouad reports from our Laurie too and Spriugburn correspondent.

Local and General.

John Shaw, a very old settler of New I Plymouth, died suddenly on Tuesday atteruoon. An inquest* is being held. Influenza is now prevalent m Tinwald, several serious cases being reported, while there are many affected m a leaser degree by this troublesome epidemic. The Matauta Ensign Btatea that it is in tended to go m extensively for the export of frozen livers and hearts lor the British 1 breakfast table. The usual monthy meeting of the Tinwald School Committee called for last evening lapsed for want of & quorum, only Messrs James Hampton and Gudsell being present. Mr J. A. Gilruth, chief Government veterinary eurgeon, arrived from Wellington yesterday to investigate the cause of the mortality amongst breeding ewes m Canterbury. Work will be gladly accepted by a youth ef eighteen years, who m lieu of wages will be content with food and shelter for the first four months. Applications addressed to Box 5, Ashburton, or to this office. Farmers m want of a good farm for a son would do well to make enquiries as to one advertised m this issue, as for sale m the f Pareora district. The prioe is reasonable for land m that locality, and easy terms are offered. Members of the Chrysanthemum Club are requested to send m their list of plants selected at once, so that the grower may arrange for the necessary supply. Members nay be disappointed it they neglect to send m their lists m good time. At the meeting of the Christchuroh Presbytery Mr Craighead, of Ashburton, was appointed an Assessor for the Sprigburn dis trict, on the motion of the Rev. Mr Inglis, at the request of the Rev. Mr VVestbrook, for whose absence an apology was received. One result of the Premier's visit to Eng land, which is not all appreciated by the officers of the Premier's Department, is (says the New Zealand Times) the fact that the English correspondence which has now to be dealt with is just threefold greater chan it has ever previously been known to be. Great complaints are made about the quality of the ammunition supplied to the Volunteers at the opening of the shooting season at Wellington. Cartridge after cartridge missed fire, and m some cases caps exploded, blowing sparks and smoke out of the breech. Even at 300 yards some shots fell short, and as many as four cartridges out of one packet of ten were useless. The Rev. John Sinclair, for several ye« 3 past the pastor of a Presbyterian church at Redwood Falls, Minn. (U.S.), is by right a Scottish nobleman, being the sixteenth Earl of Caitbness. He expects soon to come int» his title. The estate yields a revenue of £15,000 annually, and comprises the finest castle m Scotland. Mr Sinclair is forty years of age, a newspaper writer, and a i gentleman of yery high and varied attain | menta. i The fourteenth session of the General Synod of the Church of England m Mew Zealand is fixed to open at Uhriatohuroh on ! Tuesday, Ist February next. At the last | session of the Synod, held m Nelson m Feb. ruary, 1395, it was decided that it should be !>eld at Norfolk Island, if s»qh were practicable, but such a course has been found impossible, hence the session at Christchurch. Writs for the election of members have been issued by the Primate to the several Bishop?, who have issued writs for lopii.l elections. " At the teachers' monthly meeting, con nected with (the Baring Sjauare Wesleyati Church, held on Monday night, it was decided that, m addition to the chjldr.Bß^ conceit, to be given on October f, the !sev. R. Taylor be requested to deliver his popu'ar lecture on "John Ash worth, the Lancashire philanthropist," Mr Taylor is willing to accede to this request, and the fact that he was personally acquainted with some of the quaintch&racters mentioned m " Ashworth s strange tales*' jjrilj give an additional interest to the leoture, wtiiph ; of course, will take the place of the usual after-tei sketches. I A work recently published m Paria gives some statistics of the morphine habit. From these it appears that morphinonrania is most prevalent m Germany, France, and the^ United States, although it has victims m Bussta, Sweden, Turkey, and the remote East, The medical profession supplies 40 per cent, of the wale morphinists, which is the largest proportion { #fter which follow men of leisure, 15 per cent, f owrehants, 8 per cent.; while peasants, clergymen, and politicians occupy the lowest positions $uiy|ersally on the list. Among the females I addicted tojthfl habit, the largest number. 53 per cent., are woi^en of means, and these are followed m number iby tfop Jfiyes of tnedipil men, who make up 10 per ce'nfc. of the lift. It is said that there are entire "Ui&ges m Germany whose inhabitants are \. '•'•oted to the »se of the drug, allaau.  /., . T ° , . <& son of Mr J. Henderson, & two-year-- -^ mfTfQW c g Cape f rom •f Allenton, had a v. A m^ drowning yesterday. He » **w e ,,d one were playing at the Winter's ju. m.« of the culvert which crosses the road at in junction of the north-east and west belts^ when by some means he got carried into the culvert. His companion, no doubt becom ing frightened, called his mother, who lives near by, and on her enquiring where the other was, he pointed to the culverc and said, m there. The mother ran to the other end (about two chains), just m time to receive him as he cama.out. The poor little fellow had had a bad time of it, and when taken out of the water was almost uncon scious. He was, however, promptly at tended to by the mother and neighbors and Boon came round. As this is a favourite spot for little ones to play at, a bar or two across the culvert would prevent a re currence of such an accident as this, or per haps a more serioua one ending m loss of life. A loud report (says the Past) similar to the noise made by the firing of a cannon, startled people m the vicinity of the Queen's Wharf, Wellington, on Friday evening, arid this was followed by a fierce hissing sound, which was deafening to those standing close by. The explosion was due to the bursting of a main stop-valve on ihe steamer Charles Edward, which was about to leave for Nelson, and the noise continued for over an hour, until the full head of steam which the boiler had on had become completely ex hausted. Ciptaiu Bruce and the chief an gineer had narrow escapes, first from being struck with a dying piece of metal, and afterwards from being seriously injured by the scalding steam. The accident created great excitement oh the wharf, and a large crowd of people collected. The damage was easily repaired. Much consternation was caused last winter amongst the medical men m Wellington, by the introduction of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure for coughs and colds ; that a very bad cough could be cured by a Is 6d bottle, and a whole family, with a 2s 6d bottle, was a serious loss to them. It is sold by all grocers and chemists. Many Ladies complain that the T»a they have been using has neither strength nor flavor- I! they try Ko?ie Tea they will be «ttUs«<l Try the No 4»t 2/4, 'til »up«b

Mr R. Aloorn this morning fined a first; offender 5s for having been found drunk m West Street the previous evening. w MV T* 9",, Wll. ito has P«^ased Prime Warden and Battlefield from Mr E. Gates for the aatisfiobory fitwe of 400/ B, and the two were sent away south to-day by train. J J The horae parade this year promises to be a big thing. There will probably be sixteen or seventeen draught entires on parade— possibly more before the lists close—and with the light horace expected the catalogue may be over a quarter hundred. Mr Knott's entertainment was nob largely patronised last night, the Orange Hall being butsparsely occupied. Theexhibitionof aceby lene gat: making was the first part of the programme, and the interesting experiments were highly appreciated. At er these Mr Knott delivered his lecture entitled >6On the tramp," m which; he graphically told what he had seen during eight yeais' travel ling over the colony, five years of this time with horse and van. He spoke with strong feeling against the intemperance he had ieen, the gambling tendency he had noted, the fondness for the midnight dance that the young people manifested, and the selfishness that seemed to rule m the struggle for existence, and that m a colony that was rich m its productiveness of all that was necessary for the maintenance of life. He wan amaaed at the waste of products that he had wit nessed, and equally amazed, while he saw this going on, at the number ot weary and footsore swaggers he had met m searoh of work, not always easily obtainable, so that they might have a crust to eat and a rag to wear. Mr Knott illustrated his lecture with numerous bits of the best scenery m I the colony, gave an illustrated recitation I '• The gambler's wife," and showed several ; very pretty slides of Scottish scenery.

"Still His Whiskers Grew"- Corrick Concert—To-Night.

Aa Exciting Arrest-

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Auckland, September 14. A man named Thomas Whyte, alias Me Lellan, was captured by Detective Maddren and Constable Strange, at Otorahangi, after an exciting chase. He was alleged to be the burglar who broke into Smith and Caughey's premises recently. The circumstances of the arrest were of a sensational character. On Friday morning Detective Maddren left by train for the King Country, where he was pined by Constable Strange. They traced their man to the Ougaruhe river, and the detective got within a yard of him, but the fellow reached the water dived m and struck out for the other bank. The detec tive plunged m after him, sailing to Strange and a young fellow with him to get their horses and ford the river so as to cut the man off, while he himself headed the fellow into deep water. In midstream the man got stuck m a pit of soft mud, and sank until only his hands and the tip of his nose remained out of the water. He was helpless, and the horsemen, plunging m, dragged the man out by the collar on to the bank more dead than alive. The water was running at a tremendous rate, and the fugitive had a narrow escape from drowning.

The Linotype Case.

Proas Association—By Electric Talegruph,

Auckland, September 14, In this case his Honour reviewed the evidence at some length, and ultimately gave judgment for the plaintiff to recover all the deposit lodged m excess of 5 per cent, pay able upon printing machines under the Ciwtoma tariff. An order was also made, m accordance with the provisions of the Act, that 8 per cent should be paid as interest, from July, upon the excess so deposited. Costa were allowed the plaintiff.

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL.

A meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Bofird was held at the Hospital yesterday at 2 p.m. Present ™ Messrs Chapman, Johnston, Herring, fcjtitt, Paul, Baker, Bird, and E. G. Wright (chairman ) Apologies from Messrs Harper, Collins, Scaly, and (Jame on were received. Moved by Mr Baker, eeponded by Mr Herring, »nd parried, that a meeting of the lull Board be called together once, a year m the first week m January, Convalescent ward.-41 was resolved that the main room be 18ft wide and 28ft long, the addition beyond for lavatories to be 10ft by 18ft; that the partitions between wards 2, 5, and 4be removed so as to convert the three private wards into one public ward, and that Mr Bird be architect for the ajteratioua. Resolved that the Chairman interview the Gas Company re fitting the | Hospital with gas. It was resolved that the Bubiidy be applied fcjr. Tins when received will make the total m hand available'for the building of the Convalescent Ward upwards of £500.

Subscriptions for Convalescent

Ward. The following subscriptions have been received ;-=■

SCULLING

Press 4ssooiation—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright LpsmoN, September }§ -4 galljiyan, »n ex New Zealand Thoma» '-«..«. A, Bwmetr, of We. sculler, defeats - *«ha»ptpn cpurse, worth, over the Thamco. * -»«« to $ Sullivan led throughout and «,. hundred yards. Time, 22mio 35^ec. .

Fire at Geraldine.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph-

Timaru, September 15 The pavilion, stand, and contents at the Geraldine cricket ground were burned last night. ______^_____ —i

COMMERCIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The New Zealand Farmers' Ooopera tivk Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quote as follows on September 14 :~ Wheat- f.o.b. Prime milling Pearl 4a 4d „ „ Tuscan 4s 4d „ „ „ Hunter's 4s 3d to 4s 4d „ Seconds, clean ... 3s 3d to 3a 4d  Oats— Tartars and Duns .» 2s Id „ Gooi stout feed ... 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ Milling 2a 4d. „ Barley— Prime malting ... {«  Medium (dull) ... 3a 6d to 3a 9d „ Beana ... - 2j 9d »» Peas— Prussian blues ... 4a 6d to 4a 9d „ Partridge ... .„ 3s 3d to3s4d „ Ryegrasa—Fftrmers' lines 2s 6d „ Cocksfoot— Good bright aeed ... 3jrd i. Medium grades ...3d , Chaff- Good oatsheaf, 57a 6d at country stations. Potatoes— Derwents ... 32s 6d „

Tinwald Hockey Club.

The residents of Tinwald gave a dinner last evening at Lagan's Hotel to the members of the Tinwald Hookey Club, m honour of their success m the matches played by them during the past season. About thirty-five guests sat down to the bountiful repast prepared by host Lagan, Which could not have been surpassed by any hotel m Canter bury. Mr E. Gates occupied the chair, and after i the loyal toasts had been honoured, he pro posed "The guests of the, evening," which toast was drank with musical honours. He thought it a great credit that the Club should win the match against Christchurch, the news of which he received with as much pleasure as the news that Lady Zetland had won the two Oupa, The present year was a record m more than one instance. The players were all natives of Tiuwald, but would be as ready to defend England if need be, as they were to uphold the name of their Club. The Club had had uphill fighting as regards their playing ground, as the Domain Board had not been able to provide a good ground like the Ashburton Domain, which wag subsidised by the Borough and County Councils; but he for one would do all he could m the Club's interest. In replying Mr Huston' said he had great pleasure m giving honour to whom honour was due. Not only had the team against Christchurch had the sympathy of Tinwald players, but also of Ashburton players, who were greatly interested m the result. Tin wald played the match under die ! advantageous circumstances as the Christ church player* were men picked from four teams, while Tinwald ojuld only about get enough men to form a team. They, how ever, had mettle enough to beat Christ ohuroh and Kaiapoi combined. Thinking of the pleasant evenings spent m England with hockey, be thought that such a game could be started m Tinwald, so he, with a few others, initiated the Club, and now they had the champion team of Canterbury, Mr H. Millichamp, captain of the Club, also replied. He thanked the hosts for providing the dinner, and for the kind remarks that had been made about the Club. The Club also felt very grateful to Mr Donald McLean for the use of his p*ddock to practice m. He attributed the I success of the Club to the combined and { unselfish play of its members. Dr Leahy proposed " The founders of the Tinwald Hockey Club." He was a great believer m hockey, and thought it had great merits. He hoped it would be attended with increasing interest. He referred to the safety m which hockey could be played, but British people seemed to take a delight m _ dangerous games, such as football. Cricket, although not dingerons, was popular because of its scientific nature. The Rev. Mr Blackburne also acknow ledged the compliments that had been paid to the team. Mr E. Saunders proposed " The British Empire," to whioh Dr Leahy replied. Mr Saunders spoke of the time twenty-five years ago when he first played cricket on a section where Friedlander's store now stood and of the progress since made. Mr A. A. Fooks proposed the health of the " working committee." He thought all honour was due to Mr N. Fitzgerald, who had thought a dinner should be given to the Club, and that evening they all were aware of the result. The toast waa replied to by Messrs Huston, Fitzgerald, Clark, and Stephens. Mr C. Doherty, vice- chairman, proposed the toast of the " New Zealand Hockey and Athletic Clubs," to which Mr F. Clark replied. He proposed also the " Press," which was acknowledged by representatives of the Mail and Guardian, Times and Press. Mr Blackburne proposed the " host and hostess" to which Mr Lagan suitably re plied. Last but not least was the proposing of the health of the Chairman by Mr E. J. Paul, which was right heartily drunk and suitably acknowledged. Mr W. Fitzgerald gave an exhibition of step dancing during the evening. After the dinner all adjourned to the Public Hall, where the concluding social was held, dancing being kept up until the small hours with spirit, all thoroughly en joying themselves. The hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flags, while at each end of the hall stood the club's goal-posts, the walls being ornamented with designs m hockey-sticks and balls. Music was supplied by Mrs Bishop (piano), and Mr W, Anderson (violib), Mr W. Huston making an efficient master of ceremonies. The catering was m good hands and was all that could be wished. Several songs and stepdaneea were given at intervals during the evening.

SCHOOL EXAMINATION REPORT.

Allentoii.

The following is the Inspector's report on the above school, examined on August 26 . —

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and recitation—Very fair. Drill andexeroises—Class movements only, satisfactory. 1* ' Singing—A, beginning has bpen made. Needlework—-4 beginning has fieen magi* Comprehension of reading lessons—Fair. Staff—S3 to P, Miss E, Forrester, mistress. Reraarks-rThis new school, which was opened about seyen \yeeke ago, has been loug gnough m operation for the conditions of W§rjfi.BC tg haye assumed something,-like " *-«♦* foTO, Tfog various glasses, with the deau t .. '''— tewtifit Bresjarafcory (division, exception of x,u^ r*«if icQf^ jh# rgfj of have been largely recruu*. " **>*»ip j^. Ashburton bo tough school, ana >... struction has been taken up and continued by the mistress, Miss Forrester, with com mendable success. The children who have enrolled for the first time make a very pleasing appearance. —L. B. Wood, Inspector.

Sib,—A gentleman informed as a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as those •• wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the ' keenest legitimate trade bub we never countenance " sweating." We employ fi^st class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits/ and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked— 111 want a suit like you made for Mr ——." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done m one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods m all departments; and by recommend' ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Cuatomera requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early aB possible ac we have already a "rush" of orders m hand.— Craighbad 4; Bbbhyman.

A. & F. ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the Committee of the A. and P. Association was held ou Tuesday after noon. There was a fair attendance, a»d the President presided. BAILWAY CONCESSIONS. A discussion arose on the minutes and on a letter from the traffic manager of the rail ways regarding certain concessions asked from the department to allow judges and exhibitors to enjoy excursion privileges going to and returning from shows—day before and day after. The manager aaid he would consult his chief, and would forward his answer. SPECIAL PRIZES. The Christchurch Meat Company offered a ton of Islington manure for each of the two following classes—pen of ten crossbred freezing wethers, nob over 681 b freezing weights; pen of ten three-quarterbred freezing wethers, not over 681 b freezing weights—in both cases special attention to be given to symmetrical short set sheep, and one at least to be killed and weighed on the ground.—The offer was accepted with the conditions added. NEW MEMBERB. Messrs F. Steel and W. Ash ton were added to the members' list. GBOtWI) COMMITTEE. The Ground Committee reported as follows: — Your Committee beg to report that they have held three meetinge—two on the ground and one at the Secretary's office— and beg to make the following recom mendations :— 1. That the entire show, with the excep tion of the cattle and pig sections, ba moved into the second paddock, and the arrange | ments for the show be as per plan annexed. 2. That temporary yards lor the sheep classes be constructed of hurdle*. Those m hand, with about 100 more, will probably be iuffiaient. Should more pens be required than we have hurdles for, the Committee suggest hiring, as it is hoped beforei long the Association will bi m a position to con struct permanent yards. 3. That a frame building be ereoted to accommodate the produce department* of the dimensions of 50ft x 25ft with 10ft stud, with lean-to attached. This lean-to will be divided into Secretary's office, 14 x 12, and luncheon room 48 x 14. The Committee suggest that the main building be for the time being left uncovered »nd open at the ends, and one side only to be covered with canvas on the day of the show, but to be so constructed as to be easily covered with galvanised iron, when funds will permit. Further, the Committee would recommend that the public be allowed to bring their horses and conveyances into the ground now used for the show, and that a charge of say Is per horse be made for the privilege. Your Committee believe that this would bring to the Society a substantial increase of revenue. The Committee submitted the following estimate of cost of the proposed improve ments :—

The estimate for covering the frame for show day was under £10. Mr .Leadley hoped the recommendations of the Committee would be seriously con sidered. The time had now arrived when something should be done to provide better accommodation for the show than now existed on the old ground, and the recom mendations of the Committee were calculated to provide this accommodation. The pro posals ol the Committee were not ex travagant, bub had m view extensions and improvements as funds were obtained. He thought the whole could be done for ;SIGQ. He moved the adoption of the report. In answer to Mr Grigg, Mr Leadley said it was not proposed to cover the skeleton framework with any permanent material, bat to allow the frame to stand through the year, and only cover it with canvas for the show. This would save the hire of the present shed and the cost of a marquee, m all £9. Mr Bonifant seconded the motion. Mr Shearer was not against the report except that part of it referring to the build ing, as the tenure the Society had of the land was not of a nature to warrant the erection of expensive buildings when theii hold on the' land was disputable, tie would be prepared to second Mr Leaclley's motion if the clause of the report referring to the buildings were removed, but if that clause were to be retained he would move an amendment m the direction he had indi cated. Is.r Grigg would second the amendment. Mr Reid was of opinion that the cost oi the moving had been greatly under-esti mated, and he thought it would be wise ii they moved their show piece by piece, beginning with moving the sheep pens only, and leaving all the rest of the show where it was. Mr Grigg thought that was the tenor of Mr Shearer's amendment. The Chairman explained that the amend ment covered only the buildings. Mr Grigg was under the impression that the amendment touched only the sheep, and that everything else was to remain. The shelter for the draught' horses ia the old ground was valuable m itself. Mr Shearer altered his amendment that it would mean shifting the sheep pens only. Mr R. Friedlander was against cutting up the show, and putting sections of it: m different parts of the ground, and he re gretted that he must oppose the proposal, believing that it would be detrimental td waiut&ining pub.Hg interest m thp show. Thj light horses were now shown m the second paddock, and but for the fact that there had been good weather since the change, he was quite sure that the change would not be satiafactorye They had but a crude notion of the expense likely to be entailed on the Society by what was proposed, and he was sure m a year they would be sorry if they built such a shell as was suggested. There was no detailed plan and no assurance as to the cost of |he work. He counselled waiting until they had sufficient funds m hand to do all the building at'oooe. Considerable discussion followed, m which a pretty general opinion was expressed that Sooner or later the show would have to be held m the next paddock, and that the Committee's proposal wpuld have to be adopted m time, though iix more substantial form. ' "' '" ' Mr Leadiey replied to previous speakers. j He was quite aware that the proposal was [not the one regarding the buildings that would have been made had there been funds to meet the cqst of the completed and finished building. IJut m the circumstances $}g propogaj was {he best that cquld be •*»» d*, 4§ i\P I'M shelter for the horaea there 1 • -• muoh inthe ene paddack as \n |he was juso »„ • - •■inure, it was thi same other, and as to tde «._ - «-~«o, Q oun ty they had always had, and uu,,.. ' ! Council and Saleyards Company were com | posed of gentlemen who would not put a , single straw m the way of the Association. On a vote being taken Mr Shearer's amendment was carried by 8 to 5. Mr Friedlander and others having ex pressed again their fear that any piece meal alteration would tend to the detriment of the show, Mr Friedlander moved that m the present condition of the Association's finances it was not advisable t« make any alteration on the ground arrangements of the show for this year. Mr Oookaoa seconded Mr Friedlander's motion. Mr Leadley said the reason adduced for postponmeut was the best argument that had been used—the want of funds. The motion was carried, and after some discussion, it was found that a quorum wan not present and the meeting closed.

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

Sydney, September 14. The following is the result of the principal event run on the aecond day cf the A.J.C meeting:— ( The Metropolitan Handicap, of 1500 soya; 14- mile,—Survivor, flab Blb, 1; Hoi-1 brook, 6sb 111 b, 2 5 Coil, 9at lib, 3. Won by a length, Time—2.3s. Twenty-three | horsee started. Survivor's tim« for the rape ! baata the Australian mile and »'h»lf record by half a Booond. The oourM wm vsty U*i.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

The Bank of England London, September 13. The Times, commenting on the action of the Directors of the Bank of Eng land m having yielded to the sug gestion from the United States that the Bank should hold one-fifth of its reserves m silver, says that bankers unhesitatingly condemn the weakening of the reserve. It is reported that the change m question is conditional upon France and the United States estab lishing bimetallism, coupled with the Government guaranteeing the B.*nk against loss. Present from the Queen. Her Majesty the Queen hai pre sented the Emperor of Germany with a magnificent album of Jubilee photo graphs. A Royal Visit. Vienna, September 13. The Emperor William of Germany is on a visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph at Tolis m Hungary. The Young Turkish Party. Constantinople, September 13 Arrests of those suspected of being connected wiih the Young Turkish party continue. Pour hundred and twenty three have been exiled from the country and sent to Tripoli. Fatal Accident m a Mine. Madbas, September 13. Forty miners were killed by an accident m the Champion Beef Gold Mine. Affairs m Crete. Athens, September 13 Owing to Turkish troopi having secretly landed m Crete, the foreign Admirals have forbidden the Turkish troopships to remain m Cretan har bours. The Soudan Campaign. '• Cairo, September 13 The advance guard of the Egyptian Army has occupied Berber. The Canadian Tariff. Ottawa, September 3 The imports from Great Britain into Canada for the last four months show a decrease compared with the same period last year. The Premier's organ says if the intention of the new tariff to favour Great Britain has failed the tariff must be amended.

Australian.

Preßß Association — By Eleotrie Telegraph Copyright.

Wife Murder. Bbisbanb, September 14 A man named Werrill surrendered to the police, skating that he had mur dered his wife. The self-accused man conducted the constable to his house, where the woman was found with a deep stab behind the ear, and ahe died m a couple of hours. Werrill arrived m Brisbane from Sydney yesterday, and discovered that his wife was mis behaving herself.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

An Embargo on TTar Material.

Heroic Conduct of a Si£a. Garrison.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Calcutta, September 13 The Afridis are attacking all the military posts around Samana. The Indian Government has for* bidden the transport to Afghanistan of machinery for the manufacture of war material. September 14. Sir BlndoQ Blood's force, which assists General Elba's expedition against the Mohmands, has encamped at Am bat Pass, having marched through the Bazur country unopposed. Received Wakupuaka Sept. 15, 8 50 a.m,, Guardian office 11 a.in. ° T Calcutta, September 14. A thousand Orskzais stormed the post of Saragari which was held by twenty-two mpn of the Sikh regiment. TJie post was heroically defended for six hours. Ai! the de fenders perished. One man defended the guardroom single-handed, killing j twenty of the enemy, and was finally burned out of his post. Forts Lockhard and Galiaton have been attacked by large bodies of tribes men. Relief s have been sent. It is reported that 47 (?) Orakzaw and Afridis aie gathered m Khanki valley.

The Federation Convention.

The Financial Clauses.

Press Association—By Electric Telfgraph-— Copyrighib Sydney, September 14 j It is stated ia the lobbies that a tapit agreement exists not to fight over the financial clauses, bat to acoept them m their present shape, This afternoon aa addition was made to the clause conferring or the House sole power pf originating appro priation and the imposition of taxation, by giving power to the Senate to initiate laws providing for the imposi tion and appropriation of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or for the demand of payment and appropriation fee* for licenses or for services, so long as it dees not impose taxation or make appropriations of public revenue. The Weat Australian Legislature sought to give tbe Senate the right to impose taxation, but the debate was marked by several representatives of smaller States receding from the position taken up m Adelaide, and recognising that equal powers m the Senate would be fatal to the chance of federation. By 28 to 19 the Conference rejected the amendment to grant equal powers.

THte AStt&Uftl'ON GtJAKDIAN i WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 189**



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Public notices. " ~ ' * i NEW ZEALAND | i CLOTHING FACTORY WE are now opening up NEW GOODS j for Spring and bummer wear m all , departments, and the general verdict is that I wo have more than excelled ourselves m the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for thia season. THE FINEST DISPLAY I-Vi R SEEN IN ASHBURION will now be seen at our branch m the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Series. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW FATS, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing m Town to equal them, BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs. LINEN COLLARS, Bee our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bauds, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Racing Shoes, Raoiug Suits, Bella, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. AGENTS FOR •• The Osmond," " Towns end," " Melton," and " Globe" Bioycleß. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager;



WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 CTtTHY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I—The Largest Stock to choose from. 2 —Tbe Newest Stuck from which to make a selection, 3—The Very Latest Styles and Fashion m Jewellery are to be seen there. 4, The Greatest Variety of Jtovel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found m the establishment, 6. -Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6.—And Everything is marked m plain figures. S. SALEK, JMB LEADING WATOHMAKBE & JEWELLER, JUaBT BTRBB.T. '



MITCHELL & TURNER —ARE NOW SHOWING— PER B.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALIS. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASE*. \ M. &T. / \ A / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CREPON3 QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLA^. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, P.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES,^ BALES, DRESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINEBY, FOOR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.



Business Notices |p_ , , , : _ , ___ —-• - ■■—■■ — < " " BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT SEDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF WHEELS. "WAVMLEY" AND "BRITISH MONARCH' 1 BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. HAYING obtained th« benefit of the late Reduction m Price from the inanuftt«turera we can quote Lower than ever either for Oash or Time Payment*. Firatcki* Gentlemen'i Machines with ail the latest improvements from ftlS 108. MUftUy icld at &XI 108. We caa mpply Second-hand Maohines for the u«eof Beginneri learning to ride, and thai save them from disfiguring a ntw machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LABOB STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN.



SHEARMAN BROS., OBOCEBS, IROiSMONGEBS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. /*IHEAPEST£and Best House io Aahburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & CROCKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT CHRISTCHUROH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeda 3d per Packet. Flower Seeda Id per Packet. SATISFACTION 18 OUR MOTTO.