Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1897

One of the most interesting ceremonies m connection with the Lambeth Conference was the THE LAMBETH visit of the Bishops CONFERENCE. to Glastonbury on August 3. Just a month before they had made a pilgrimage to the lajoding-place of St. Augustine, through whose instrument ality the Latin form of Christianity was introduced into England. The I Kentish coast has its memories of thirteen centuries, but Glastonbury is hallowed by associations assacred and far more ancient. It is a spot unique m the history of England, for here alone as the late Professor Freeman has stated, does legend take upon itself to go up, not only to the beginnings of English Christianity, but to tfea beginnings of Christianity itself. The beautiful abbey, whose ruins stand as a witness jLo its former greatness, was the successor o£ that early British Church which survived I the Englisli, Danish, a,nd Norman cpn aujßt% wbich wag jeyejrjJßPßd ft n4

enriched by Tne, and worshipped m by 1 Canute when he sought atonement for the murder of Edmund; and beside which long stood the church erected by Glastonbury's greate&t son and greatest abbot—Dunstan. <; Nowhere pise," m freeman's glowing words, " did the Church of the Briton live on untouched and reverenced by the side of the Church of the Englishman, the i witness of the Christianity of thc.e ancient times when our fathers still pressed on m the name of Woden and Thor to overthrow the altars and smite the ministers of Christ." De scribing the procession and the service m the roofless choir, the special corres pondent of the Times says:—"lt is not easy to describe such a picture as that which ene looked upon here, The remains of the great church are sadly mutilated, it is true, and yet they bear the unmistakable traces of their former loveliness. The bare walls of gray, weather-beaten stone Btard exposed to every wind that blows and to every disintegrating climatic influence, but the canning of the hand which carved the delicate arches is still recognisable everywhere, and renders the devastation the more painful to look upon. To-day the sky overhead was of the deepest blue, and the abbey, encircled as it is by beautiful trees with green lawns all around, and the August sun shining down upon it, was one of the most picturesque ruins that it would be possible to see. Its beauty and its interest were heightened when the procession, whose distant music had been heard for some time by those m the abbey grounds, was seen slowly wending its way over the lawn beside the Abbey-house. First came the mayor and the corporation, of Glaston bury, and they were followed by choristers m scarlet cassocks, one of whom bore a large cross on high, while others carried banners bearing eccesias tical devices. There were not far short of a thousand persons m the procession, and the effect of this long array of brilliantly-robed bishops, clergy, and choristers must be left to the imagination Such a sight has rarely, if ever, been seen m Eng land. The Bishop of London, m the course of conversation immediately after the ceremony, said that probably never since the Reformation had such a piocession taken place m England, and that certainly never did G)aston bury m its palmiest days see anything to compare with the number of pilgrims who visited it today. It was naturally to Italy that the thoughts were carried by this remarkable spectacle. It was such a procession that Dante might have witnessed or dreauft of m the streets of Florence, and the sweet Somerset scenery with an Italian sky above it tended to strength this, im pression. Yet it was intensely Eng lish withal, There was a complete absence of the tinsel aad tawdry ele ments which disfigure the processions one sees upon the continent. It was solemn, serious, deeply reverent, and as such it made an impression on the minds of alj who were pririleged to look upon it whiph will never fade away."

An artice entitled •' A model city" is printed to-day on the first page; and the fourth page contains Miscellaneous Items and other readable matter.

Local and General.

Messrs Carson and Co.'a advertisement is unavoidably held over till to-morrow. Sandakau Bay, m British N.orth Borneo, is said to be one of the finest harbors m the worH, rivalling Rio and Sydney. It is no unusual thing for a vessel ply ing between Japan and London to carry 1,000,000 fans of all kinds as a single item of its cargo. It is noted that the women of the i>oyal familes of Europe are, on the average, much stronger mentally and physically than the men. To distinguish a mushroom from a toad stool, spripkle salt on the under side. If it turns black the pogejj^bje is edible; if yellow, it ia poisonous. With the assistance of the latest machines, a piece of leather can be transformed into a pair of boots m 34 minutes, m which time it passes through the hands of 63 people, and through 15 machines. A Dumber of leading residents at Master ton, including $ doctor, a bank manager, and the editor of one of the local papers, have been fined m the Hagistrat^s Court for riding their bicycles on the footpaths, One of the Liverpool dredgers m the M«r*~ v is capable of sailing over a sand, bar at a sp**d °: "om "va *:° tBQ "eta minute, cutting thi? v«h \^'* ***>,' *nJ leaving behind it a channel £ fe«s Wlde and 20 deep. The flags to be hoisted at one time m signalling at sea never exceed four. It is an interesting ari htneticai fact that with 18 various colored flags, and never more than four at a time, no fewer than 78,642 signals can be given. The New Zealand Field says i —We are informed upon excellent authority that His Excellency the Earl of Kanfurly intends building a steam yacht of about 40 tons. In all probabil-ty he will also build a 5-rater, wh^ 'fc *B intended shall be a flyer. The ols man mentioned m yesterday's issue as having hew taken to the Hospital m a destitute condition was found by the police m a tent at Hackthorne, suffering from a poisoned wound m.the hand. Under careful treatment he it likely to pull through. The hottest mines m the world are the Cornstock. On the lower levels the heat is so great that one cannot work over ten or fifteen minutes aba time. Every known means of mitigating fch« heat has been tried m vain. lee melts before ifc reaches the bottom of the shaft. The arrest of a Queen is an unueual occurrence. This, however, befell m Italy, where the Italian Queen, riding her bicycle m a part of the park at Monza from which the general public is excluded, was stopped by a guard, who reprimanded her for trespassing, and demanded her name. Queen Margaret afterwards sent the man her photograph and a ten-franc piece bearing her effigy, with that of King Humbert. It is said that shorter hours and higher wages are driving trade away from Eng land, but what are the facts? The exports | of engines and machinery have increased from £7,200,000 m 1876 to £17,000,000 m 1896, and the increase has (so Reynolds news paper, the champion of the working class, points out) been continuous and regular. Quickness of output and superiority of workmanship have (continues Reynolds), secured for England a monopoly of the machinery r#arket of the world. And this is the direct resist of higher wages and shorter hours. The Grand Duke Michael of IJugsja visit- > ing Paris, chanced to dine m the company of Rosa Binheur, the great animal paiuter. They got on very well, and at desert they ate '& (C philopena " together—that is to say, shared a douiils ajmond. But the Duke when next they met forgot to Jiay V Fhilopena " and lost the bet involved. He as^ev^he artist what present he should give her, and she replied' " any pretty little animal that would! do to paint." The Duke smiled and de parted. Nothing more was heard of him, and th^e lsdy had forgotten the whole aff*ir, when the Royal forfeit arrived,—to wit, three

Messrs John On and Go. hare on view a grand display of fishing tackle for the Coming season, which opens on October 1. The annual meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club takes place on Friday evening next at eight o'clock. Measrß Friedlander Bros, notify thab they have a fresh supply of Ma&sey-Harris bcycles for sate. It is understood that the first ball at Government House will take place on Sep tember 26, and that the invitations will be ' limited, owing to the small siae of the recep tion room. Invitations are being issued for the first Parliamentary dinner at Government House to-morrow, the day of the opening of the session. Mr David Zander, who has been chairman of directors of the Industrial Building Society since its establishment, has resigned that position, and will be entertained by his fellow directors at Mr Dauoan's office this evening at 7.30. The prospects for a very plentiful fruit' harvest m Hawke's Bay (says the Herald) were never brighter than they are this season, if present indications go for any thing, and provided the weather keeps favorable. Peach, apricot and plum trees throughout the district are m splendid tloom, and orchardists anticipate a big season. A novelty brought out by » South Shields bruahmaker to commemorate the Jubilee consists of a small brush to be worn on the watch chain. On touching a spring the bristles open and show 395 other brushes in side, on which are engraved the history of the Queen's reign. The words are invisible to the naked eye, but can be easily read by the aid of a microscope. The citizens of Dijon, France, recently voted a sum of money for putting a railing round a tree standing within the city limits. The tree bears a label which informs the sightseer that it is the oldest poplar m France. The Town Council hat a record tracing the history of the tree since the year 722 Ad. It is 122 ft m height, and 45ft m circumference at the base. For Mr David Thomas' horse fair on Friday there are over seventy local entries. Some lines from outside the country includ ing dranght horses from the North Island, are expected, which will bring the list up to about ninety. There are several southern buyers m town, anxious to secure good mares and geldings, so that everything points to a good sale, with a fair demand for really good dranght horses. The fancy dress ball at Springburn on Friday promises to be a more than ordinarily brilliant affair. Piper Scott was m town to-day collecting material for fancy dresses, and gathered together a considerable number of costumes for gentlemen. It is understood also that several costumes are coming from Christchurch, so that the display will be one of a character not seen every night m the hillsfoot village. A man named Sydney Ashton, lately a farmer m the K&iapoi district, who is sup posed to be suffering from melancholia, gave himself m charge to Constable Tonkin m Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon. When crossing the Cashel Street bridge Aeh ton jumped into the river, and was pulled out again by the constable. The water was shallow and he sustained no injury beyond a wetting. A story is told of a minister of Balfroß, near Loch Lomond, Bhowing how strong the feeling of Scotch people is regarding the Sanctity of the Sabbath and its strict observance, whiph prevented many shaving on that day. The minister was shaving late on Saturday night, when the clock gave warning that it was about to strike twelve. Running to the top of the stairs, he called out hurriedly to the servant, " Betty, Betty, put back the clock five minutes " A school teacher m Alsace has started and is carrying on among his scholars what may be termed a pomologicil association, which bids fair to become very ngeful. During the two years of its existence he has, through his older Scholars, aocomplished most of the following :—275 fruit trees planted, 1000 fruit trees' scraped and the trunks dressed against insect attacks, 89 fruit trees re grafted, 2500 grafts distributed, tree guards erected against attacks of rabbits, etc , 150 breeding cages hung m the trees (a common practice m Germany to encourage the birds), $50 fruit trees pruned, and 6,5001 b May bug* gathered m 1896. D,r Mary Walker, who returned from England to New York a while ago, has lost none of her eccentricity, Sbj still Relieves m wearing men's clothes, and her usual costume consists of an Albert coat, trousers, and waistcoat, made of black cloth and built by a man's tailor. She wears a man's shirt, standing collar and cuffs, and large cuff buttons. A crocheted white silk tie ornamented with a jewelled scarf pin, a stove-pipe hat, square-toed, old-style boots —not shoes—complete this remarkable costume worn liy a' vqtjaaft who is sjjjall, delicate-looking, and "the very opposite of everything that is manly. On dress occa sions Dr Mary adds white kid gloves to her toilet. In cold weather she wears a heavy overcoat with a fur cape. When she rides on horseback she rides man tashiin. Last availing the McKenzie-Glover Com pany gave their second entertainment m the Chertsey Schoolroom. As the companies that show m the country villages, especially travelling companies, are often rather " tame,' 1 Mr McKenzie and his company, who were unknown here, got only a mode rate house for their first entertainment. But Mr McKensie was advised to come back now £hat he had given a taste of his quality. Thia he djd \ ist night with the result that he had a futy and enthusiastip house. Mr McKengie quite confirmed the reports y<ju have already received from your corres pondents? Miss (-Hover's elocutionary powers and her singing, ag also Mr Mcßengie, W ere loudly applauded, The qompany were well aHßl '~^d by Mrsf Corroichael and Miss Lawrence, the l»^er acting a. plaatate. This is undoubtedly one rf tl» b«* *°™' pinies we have ever had here. I " The name and fame of the Ashburton Domain will reach all over the South Island, and picnic people will coma to it from near and f*r." Those were tho words of Mr David Thomas pna evening when he addressed m glowing language his fellow members of the Domain Board, descanting on the beauty of the one grand beauty spot Ashburton possesses. Mr Thomas' prophecy is likely to be fulfilled. Already one picnic party 2000 strong has used the Domain, the elements of the party having been made up of Titnaru and Christchurch pleasure seekers. And now as the fine weather begins to open, comes an application from Bangiora for the use of the Domain. The application has been granted, and on October 7 we may look for the Bangiora Friendly Societies—members, wive*, families, and sweethearts—to come m one solid body and enjoy themselves for one day m our beautiful domain. Let us hope the weather will be just such as it has been our lot to-day to enjoy. At the meeting of the A, and P. Associa tion on Tuesday afternoon it was decided to hold tha show o» the ground as £ast year, Mr Shearer's motion of last meeting regard ing the show ground having been rescinded. The railway department wrote declining to allow judges to travel at excursion rates oa other than excursion days, and beyond pxcursion di-tances. Messrs Leadley and Cookson were appointed a deputation to interview the Ashburton stationmaster on, theßubjecfc, with a view to having the matter re-coosfdered. The following new members were elected, v'g: — Messrs Pauling, H. McLean, D. McLean, J. Moorhead, and J. and P. Stewart. The following special prizes for the forthcoming show were mentioned as having been promised t— Mr J Small, £1 Is, for the best three-year-old draught gelding; Mr C Reid, for the best two-year-old draught colt; Messrs Maweon Bros , £2, for the best four-horse team ; Mr W. Patching, horse cover, for the best draught colt, and one for the best draught filly ; Mr G. W. Leadley, £2, for the best tradesman's turnout. The appointment of marshals, et«., o«£upjijsd the meeting till the adjournment.

At a f otory m Oswego, Kansas, they have a wonderful new machine for making wooden matches. It converts the blocks of wood into sticks, applies the various solutions, and packs the completed matches all ready for shipment at the wonderful rate of twelve thousand matches per minute. Massey-Harris bicycle agents are rather chuckling over Maxwell's win of the five mile championship at Clyde, seeing that the machine he rode was a roadster, while Watson and Jolly, the second and third men, rode racers, but of other tn&kea. Friedlander Bros., Ltd., are the local agents for the Massey-Harris roadster bikes. Mr Cooper Thornhill, an innkeeper, hail ing from Stilton, m Huntingdonshire, rode on horseback from that place to London and back again, and also a second i ime to London m one day, which made a purney m all of 213 miles. He undertook to ride this journey with several horses m 15 hours, but performed it m 12£ hours. The Oamaru papers state that the offer of the Tapui estate to the Government has been withdrawn owing to one part of it contain ing about 3900 acres having been sold to a private purchaser (Mr William M'Ciea.) The balance, (about 4000 acres) is trust property, and will be oocupied by Mr Gardiner. A remarkable rescue is reported from Vienna. A man of 88 years of age jumped from a parapet'six feet high into the river near Strakonitz, m Bohemia, to save a school boy whom he saw being carried away by the current, He brought him to the bank and sank back from exhaustion, but was himself saved by a girl of 18, who happened to be passing. German military authorities have given orders that cyclists are to be employed as fully organised fighting men m the next grand manoeuvres. They are to be armed with infantry rifles. A thousand large dogs are being carefully trained to fly at, pull off, and otherwise assail cyolists dressed up m various military uniforms. If these animals make a mistake and assail a friendly uni form they are soundly thrashed. The enormous stock of Mr W. S Mitchell, whose assigned estate was bought by Mr Audrew Orr, has at last been bottomed m clearing sale, but there remains still a large quantity of goods to be cleared somehow. Nlr Orr must get the room of those goods for other stock, and to do so will hold an auction sale m the Arcade on Saturday first when everything must go the highest bidder. In twenty-five years Madame Sarah Bern hardt has, it is announced, been paid £200,600 for her exertions on th« stage, and she is now fulfilling & comparatively short engagement which will add £80,000 to that large sum. In the last ten years her average gains have been £12,000; yet m 1372 at the Cudeon Theatre, she earned only £8 a month. There is at least one man m London who curses the Jubilee. Beckoning upon a large crop of fatalities from street crushes, col lapses of wooden stands, Jubilee feeds for the starving poor, etc., etc., he speculated in'a stock of 2000 coffiaß (mixed sizes), and was left with them on his hands. The death-rate for the week didn't exceed the average. Sir,—A gentleman informed us 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 cmnot perform such impossible tricks as those <( wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ fjfst ciass 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 the r friends have simply remarked—" I 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 qan guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of ordeis m hand.— pBAjqifHAD <fc BEBRYfi|ASr.

SPOTTING.

The acceptances for the Geraldine Racing Club's Spring meeting, to be held on Thurs day and Friday, September 30 and October 1, close to-morrow evening at 9 o'clock with Mr E. A. O'Malley, Hon. Secretary, Geraldine.

The Rumoured Abdication

Long as;o (writes the London corres pondent of the Otago Daily Times), I referred to the rumour circulated by certain papers that the Queen would abdicate soon after thj» complefciqn of hep si^tjetty ye*y of reign, and qn the authority of information frotq highly trustworthy quarters I warned New Zealand readers to give no credence to any such report, as her Majesty bad no intention of the kind, but meant to reiga aa long as Heaven should spare her Hie. This 113 absolutely confirmed not only by the Queen's : message to her people since the Diamond jubilee, but also by circumstantial evidence of various kinds, This seeing at last to be understood by everybody, %xxa with satis faction, for I knqw of none who desire to see this great) and g'orioua reign brought to a close. Indeed, most of us, I think, heartily hope that, having broken all English racopds ag te* length of reign, Queen Victoria may now go an to break the European record also, and out-reign even Louis XIV of Prance, whose 72 years' sovereignty—one cad hardly call hi« years of infancy " reign ing"—alone surpasses the 60 years' reiga which we have just been celebrating with such intense and rather wearisome jubilation. Even it she celebrates her "sepluagesima" —or whatever her seventieth year on the j jtferpne may be called when the year 1907 J shall arrive~h/9r Majesty will not be specially old, as old people go m these days of well-prp«erving. She wi|l be 88, it is true, but her cousin, William of Germany, passed huf ninetieth year, and Victoria of Eugland may do so too.

FEDERAL CONTENTION.

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Sydney, September 21 The Federation Committee was m a state of nbaos all day. Amendments without end and of a most complicated character embarrassed the House. An amendment by Mr Oarruthers, provid ing that the numbers of both Houses deliberating and yoting together m adopting or rejecting according to the decision of three fifths of the members present and voting on the question, was carried by 29 to 12. A further amendment to add the words, " providing if a law is rejected thit a majority representing both Houses sitting together might, on a resolution, asfe the Governor-General to submit the proposed \»w to a' re ferendum," was negatived hy J4, Pro gress was then reported The Convention will meet on ¥riday and then adjourn until January. Mr Barton moved that the next session be held m Melbourne on Thurs day, January 20, which was carried. Tfie (Convention then went into Com mittee on the clauses relating to Parliament, but no alterations of moment were made.

SEVERE EARTHQUAKES.

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Auckland, September 21 A very severe shook of earthquake occurred last evening a few minutes after eight o'clock, shaking the buildings and alarming the inhabitants. A brass band practising io the upper story of a brick building rushed downstairs, and did not return. The direction was from the south east, and the duration about 20 seconds. Other shocks were felt at eleven o'clock last night, and one at 7.15 this morning. Thirty-five shocks of earthquake, accom panied by subterranean noises were ex perienced at Matata last night. Four distinct shocks of earthquake were felt at Paeroa last night and early to-day. There was a severe tremor at 2 a.m. No damage is reported. Wangantti, September 21 A rather sharp and somewhat prolonged earth tremor was felt here at 6.45 this evening. Wellington, September 21 A severe shook of earthquake was ex perienced at seventeen minutes to seven to night, accompanied by a loud rumbling noise and reports like the firing of artillery. Various premises throughout the city suffered, but not to any great extent. In many instances a small amount of crockery and glassware was thrown down and broken; A good deal of alarm was occasioned, and several cases of women fainting are reported. A number of windows were broken, Fielder, cabinetmaker, Manners street, having a large plate glass show window smashed. A scene of great excitement occurred m the Free Public Library, where the people m the reading room rushed wildly into the streets. Cracks m the ceiling of the library, caused by an earthquake a few years ago, were re opened, while one or two freßh apertures were made, and some plaster was brought down. The Bhock caused the stoppage of the Post Office clock, and m the Albert Hotel a number of bottleß were thrown from the shelves on to the counter and smashed. Mr Fielder appears to have sustained most damage, which he estimates at £20. A few pounds will cover the breakages m other places. The large warehouses escaped uninjured. A good deal of plaster was knocked down m the Government Life Insurance buildings, and a few cracks were made m the ceilings. The shock was severely felb by vessels lying at the wharves. The officers describe the experience as resembling a collision. September 22. Opinions generally appear to concide that the earthquake was most; remarkable for the noise accompanying, which some who re member the shakes of the early fifties say exceeded anything then heard. Ships m the harbor were bumped against the wharves. The effects of the shock were curiously uneven. Id Fielder's furniture warehouse some £40 worth of damage was done and the shop opposite also had its plate glass broken. Slight damage, as already related, was done elsewhere, yet m many private houses m exposed situations on the hiils not an article waa displaced or even a clock stopped, though the noise Bent the residents scurrying out for fear the place should tumble about their ears, Hawera, September 21 A rather severe earthquake shook was felt here at 6.45 this evening. Blenheim, September 21 A prolonged and rather severe shook of earthquake was experienced about 6 45 this evening. WakabcajvA, September 21 A severe ihock of earthquoke was ex perienced hepe at 6,.45. this evening. The direction was south to north.

Eiffelton and Flemington.

From Our Own Correspondent.

A social was given m the Eiffelton school on Friday evening by the ladies of the district, the object being to provide an evening's amusement for the men at Hoare'g camp (Loogbeach.) The Rev I^r fanner, who presided, gijkve gpeat assistance by providing a microscope with a large number of slidegj also a great many pictures which proved very interesting to all present. Speeches and recitations were given by men from the camp, and songs and musical selections by the Flemiog&on choir, who were present by special invitation. Re fiQshnqenta m abundance provided by the iadiea were handed round during the interval, and parlor games and other amuse ments were kept up with great spirit until a Ute hour, when the meeting dispersed, all present having greatly enpyed themselves. The many friends of Mr W. Anderson (Flemington), will be pleased to learn that j he is fast recovering from his long and severe illneas, and hopes are entertained that he will soon be about again. A meeting of the managers of the Fleming* ton Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening, when the sub-committee appointed for the annual tea meeting, to be held on November a, reported that all necessary arrangements had been made. The tea meeting (which will be advertised shortly) promises to be a great success,

THE BLENHEIM MYSTERY.

Verdict of Wilful Murder.

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Blenheim, September 21 The Satherley inquest was concluded this afternoon. The mecjical evidence went to show that deceased met his death from a heavy b,low on the right side of the head, m Qicted by a blunt instrument, and that there were no signs of drowning, A verdict was returned chat deceased had heen murdered by some person or persons unknown.

MARVELLOUS GOLD FIND IN CALIFORNIA.

Barely a year ago (writes the San Fran cisco correspondent of the Otago Daily Times) two brothers named Graves, and one Garter located a claim on Morrison Gulch. They sluiced their gravel last spring, and took out several thousand dollars worth of the right stuff. Then they struck a small vein of porphyritic rock carrying free gold, and they rasa tunnel into ff). Soon after the tunnel was smarted they pommenced finding gold m extraordinary quantities. At the top of their tunnel were two small reins varying from 2in to 4in m width, one nearly perpendicular and the pbher running obliquely and converging co the first vein. Both parried a large amount of gold, Before they were m2§ feet they were taking out gold m large quantities. The rock seemed literally plastered with the precious mstal. During the week ending August 7 they took out nearly 80,000dol. The output filled three iron horse buckets with coarse gold and nuggets, and m addi tion they took cut the largest and finest nugget ever taken from a mine m California or the United States* They saw a large masß of gold imbedded m the rock and endeavored to pry it out, but there was too much of it. They broke the rock and extracted it by main force, breaking the mass as they did so. The piece was undoubtedly the finesti' specimen ever taken from an American mine, and is the third largest specimen m the records of gold mining m the world. It measured 3ft m length, Bin m width, and Sin m thickness, and was worth by actual weight over 12,000d01. When cleaned it was one of the most beautiful sights that was ever presented to the eyes of a gold miner. This wonderful deposit of gold is not m a pock6fc, 'but' m veins, and when the two converging veins 'meet, irhich they will at a short distance, from aj.l indications, the yield wijl be fabulous. There is no question that it will run into hundreds of thousands of dollars, and probably into the millions. In these veins Nature sprinkled her treasure with a lavish hand. The gold is coarse and wiry. One piece taken out weighed 90oz, and was a handsome specimen, being smooth, excepting one end, which was honeycombed. The mine is by no means exhausted. In the top of the tunnel systematic gouging yields from 5000dol to lOOOdol to the pan, and the veins show no signs of giving out. On the dump it ia estimated th*t the waste rock carries several thousand dollar*?, It is impossible to estimate the ultimate yield of tibia biOMis*!

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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Resumption of Trade. London, September 20 As the result of British influence, the trade between Berber and Suakim, which was interrupted owing to the disturbed state of the country, is being resumed. Samory and the French. Paris, September 20 News has been received from the Western Soudan that the forces under Samorv, the well-known Mahomedan chief, have engaged and dispersed a French native detachment operating at Lobi. Two officers and six rifle men attached to the French party were killed, while thirty-eight are reported missing.

Australian.

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Agent-General for New South . Wales. Stdnby, September 21. The Government has appointed Sir Daniel Oooper acting-Agent-General for Hew South Wales. Queen's Hospital Fund. Melbourne, September 21 At a final meeting of the Committee of the Queen's Hospital Shilling Fund it was stated that a sum of £3280 had been collected. The Tick Pest Brisbane, September 21 Tick is again becoming troublesome, and a number of horses m the Gler mont district have been attacked by the peat. Another Rich Gold Find. Perth, September 21 There is considerable excitement at Ooolgardie over a rich strike m th« Londonderry mine, m & drive at the 200 ft level. Specimens were found almost as rich as those tliscorered by the original prospectors. Already 500ozs of pure gold have been taken out, and the roof literally glistens with the precious metal.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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Received Wakapunka Sept, 22, 9.45 ».m. Guardian office, JLI a.m. America, Cuba, and Spain, Madrid, September 21. General Woodford, the United States Minister here, has informed the Duke De Tetewan, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, that unless the war m Cuba is brought to a close by the end of October, the American Government will consider itself justified m taking measures to assure the independence of Cuba. The Minister has intimated that he will take time to consider the matter before forwarding a reply. Beports from Washington state that the notification is not regarded m the light of an ultimatum, but only as an expression of the deep interest taken I by America m the Cuban question. The French and Samory, Paris, September 21 1 he object of the French detachment, which was attacked by Samory's forces m proceeding to Labi, was to require the evacuation of that place by the natives. The disaster was brought about by gross treachery on the part of Samory himself.

Australian.

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Received Wakapuaka Sept. 22, 10.20 a.m. GtoAHBUN Office 11.30 a.m. The Sugar Industry. Brisbane, September 22 A meeting of sugar manufacturers and sugar mill companies adopted resolutions asking the Government to assist the industry m its present crisis by inducing other colonies to follow the example of Victoria by placing a eonter vailing duty on bounty fed sugar. The meeting considered that the only real help that could be afforded would be through federation giving them possession of the colonial markets.

Fatal Collapse of a Bridge.

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Sydney, September 21. News from Japan states that during a display of fireworks at Sumida, a bridge crowded with spectators col lapsed, One hundred and fifty persons were precipitated into the water, and eighty-seven were drowned,

Labor Questions.

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Received Wakapuaka Sepb. 22, 10.20 a.m. Guardian Office 11.30 a.m. Sydney, September 22 There is considerable excitement m Luck how over the arrival of a number of miners from Bendigo. The manage ment was sarefuliy arranged and took the pickets by surprise. The owners succeeded m getting the men into the mine under police escort without trouble.

tHfe ASHfiUfttON GtJARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMfiEB 22, 189t.



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Synopsis of Nbw Advkbtisrmbnts. Corrie Johnston—Allenton school to-night and to-morrow night, Qeraidine Racing Club—Re acceptances. O. Hawkins—New goods. Presbyterian Reunion—Oddfellows' Hall? Tuesday, October 5. Friedlander Bros.—Agents for Massey. Harris Roadster^ ■ l -x Ashburton A; 4 P- AssoQiation-^Annual Show, Friday, October 29, Ariel Bicycle Club—Annual meeting, Friday, September 24, Madam Hogan—Devane's Hotsl. J. Wilson—Scrim for protecting treci from frost,



Kozie Tka, the best, and yeb within reach of all; Bold at 1/8,1/10, 2fr t and 2/4.— John Orr &Co 8010 Agonti.



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS k « ! warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury, Established upwards of 50 years. In boxes' 4s'6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln arid Mid land Oountiei Drug Oom^ays Liocoln, [Jtylradf



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ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY for Women, m the Church, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY for Men, m the Church, 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY s°Wa'f 'm *he Church, 2.30 p.m. * I WEDNESDAY—G. F. S., 7.30 p. m." THURSDAY—Brotherhood of St Andrewy 8 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY~SERVICES. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer,, 3 p.m.—SEAFIELU—Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.—DROMORE—Mr T. A. Gates. 6.30 p.m —Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Racing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. AGENTS FOR " The Osmond," " Towni end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bioyoleß. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., j A. G. BARTON, Manager?



THE FINEST DISPLAY IV R SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now bo seen at our branch m the following— MEN'S ANU BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white fc colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing m Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistio 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.



Public Notices. ; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. WE are now opening up NEW GOODS for fpriDg and Bummer wear m ail departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves m the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for this season.



WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 CJTTHY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN TBE DISTRICT. I—Thel—The Largest Stock to choose from. 2 The Newest Stock from which to make a selection. 3 —The Very Latest Styles and Fashion m Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.—The Greatest Variely of JNovel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found ia the establishment, 5, —Prices charged are the LOWKST, B.—And Everything is marked m plaiu figures. , i S. SALEK, I THl£ LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, i JfiAß? STBHET.



MITCHELL & TURNER —AEE NOW SHOWING— PER B.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALES. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASE^. \ M. &T. / \ A / pRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS ILCLOTHS CREPONS UILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GWVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES, DKESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. fOUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLER 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.



STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE. MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT McDonald & mcdiarmidu COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to more commodius premises, we haye determined to hold a Gigantic Clearing Pale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and Bhoes m Ashburton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods afc prices hitherto unheard of m this town. Make no mistake, we mean busmeis. We want the cash. You oan have the BOOTS AT YOUR OWN PRICES. LOOK AT THIS: — Men'a Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d. now 7«i lid. Men's Btrong Close Balmorals, good value at lls, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4a lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (dll leather), cheap at 8s 6d, now selling at 7s Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4a 6d per pur, usual pnae Gs. Ladies' Glacie >• veaing Shoes, clearing at 2s 9 J per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2a lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 8s 6d per pur. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8a 9d per pair. Ladies' Brusse s Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3s lid per pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3s 3d per pair. Ladiee' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toecap, 5s 9d per pair. Nmnbers of other Startling Lines, which must be seen to 01^™^ o*^ like them ever seen m Ashburton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON *KIDAY» the 10th inst. Don't; miss it. Come early and secure the'pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale wiil continue for a short time only, as we must be m our new premises vithin a month. McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager-J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT SEDUCTIONS IN THE PJLUGE OF WHEELS. "WAVEKLEY" AND « BRITISH MON ARCH" BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained the benefit of the late Reduction m Price from the manufacturers we can quote Lower than ever either for Cash or Time Payments. First-class Gentlemen's Machines with all the Latest improvements from £18 108, usually sold at £33 10s. We can ropply 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 EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN.