Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1897. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

Mr Gladstone, while Chancellor of the Exchequer in Lord Palraerston's Ministry, delivered a Budget that occupied the attention of the House of Commons for nearly six hours. Had Mr" Seddsu read his Financial State meat to the House o| Bepre§entatives on Tuesday, it would have taken nim not very far short of that time. The newspaper critics in writing of Mr Gladstone's performance said that his fudget speech was a revplation. reviews tjo that effort, figures bad been looked upon in thp B-o.Uf b of Commons as the very driesib o| dry sublets, but Gladstone had made them "sparkle jljke gems by his brilliant oratory, an,d hip (speech flowed like a piece ,of w,eil .exec.uteii m^sio." We hardly fan,cy the newspaper ejriti^ tyen the most kindly, would haye said the £a^e#£ Mr Seddon's eflFbrt, had he l'^ee,n ujcukind .enough to iufict it upon «fee Jjop^e. Up ij4 weil, _ |hink, I "-**« $»tas & WW> ip'yi*v of having )„ jt B p o9

the table, and allow members to read it at their leisure. The statement an nounced a Burplus of £354,286, which includes a balance brought forward from last year of £215,558, The revenue of the colony uas increased by £327,047, and all the estimates were •i-xeeeded. The amount underspent com pared with the estimate was £22,198, which would have been increased by £26,000 but for the necessity of having to assist the Advances to Settlers Office by advancing the interest. Par ticulars of al! the accounts were given in detail. The proposals of the Govern ment are to borrow £250 000, and out of ibis devote £200.000 to railways, £25,000 to school buildings, and £25,000 to technical education. Out of the surplus £120,000 is to be set apart for old age pensions, and £200,000 is to be given to the Public Works fund. The statement is by far the longest ever delivered by any Colonial Treasurer.

In reference to the new illuarinant so stkmgly recommended by Mr Knott some weeks ago, the ACETYLENE following extract GAS. from Lloyd's Weekly of August 20, will se read with interest:—What was be lieved to be a discovery of explosives was made by the police last week in Catherine Street, Drury Lane. About three dozen small boxes, similar to those used for packing bottles of per fume, were found in the doorway of some premises in the course of demoli tion. The boxes were filled with a substance which gave off a very un pleasant smell. They were imme diately removed to a place of safety for examination. As the result of the experiments made by the Home office and County Council experts they were found to contain carbide of calcium. This is a solid substance, which, while not in itself inflammable, gives off when brought into contact with moisture a «as (acetylene), which is of a highly inflammable character When mixed with air or when placed under even slight compression the gas becomes powerfully explosive. Only a few weeks ago the Queen, by an Order in Council, amended the former provisions as to the keeping of carbide of calcium, and now the quantity that may be kept without a licence is 51b,, if kept in hermeticAlly-clo*©d vessels, each con taining oaly lib. Following this, the London County Council issued a num ber of regulations respecting carbide of calcium, including one to the effect that a dealer refusing information or obstructing an officer is liable to a penalty of £20. The Home office have issued a special memorandum on thp subject, pointing out that acetylene gas is capable of forming an explosive com pound when brought into contact with •opper.

Local and General.

Our usual budget of reading matter ■\ppeara on the first and fourth pages. Messrs Fletcher Bros, have a n«w adver tisement in thia iaaue, in which they quote grocery prices, etc., that ought to be low enough for anybody. James Wray, the Australian sculler, who in June last challenged the world to a con test over the Tyne course for the sculling championship, now claims the Sportsman Cup, his challenge not having been accepted. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events to be decided at the Aahburtoa Trotting Club's Spring meeting, which takes place on Saturday, October 30, must be in the hands of | the Secretary at the Somerset Hotel not later than 9.30 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) evening. The assignees of the estate of Mr John McKeague, storekeeper, have depided to make a rapid clearance of the stock, and to day began what tradesmen would call a "slaughtering sale." There is at present a strong competition going on in town in the matter of low prices, but the assignees in this estate mean to go to a lower depth still, and of course the public reap the benefit. The Wellington correspondent), of the Obago Gaily Times says :•—A proposal made by Mr Larnaeh to place Parliament House on the site of the present Mount Cook Gaol, making the present parliament Buildings the University, is being seriously entertained here. It ia pointed out that the present prison wing would make an excellent library, and that a convenient aite for a central prison would be Soames f aland, jn the middle < of the harbour.

The Times' special says that there are dißßentions in the Ministerial ranks owing to the dissatisfaction that is felt concerning the administration of the police branch of the Defence Department. Ever since Par liamenn met, this discontent has been gathering both volume and intensity) and to-day it has assumed a definite and dis tinctly threatening aspect. A movement has been started on the Government side of the House having for its object bringing pressure to bear on the Premier to compel the withdrawal of the Hon. T. Thompson from the Cabinet. It turns out that the University Extension romance which has attracted so much atten> tion has already been anticipated. Joseph Owon waa not the first ar^isap sent by the University Extension movement to Oxford, Iv 1861 another artisan, also an Extension student, obtained an artieau scholarship and matriculated at St. Mary's Hall. There be obtained a small exhibition of £3Q for three year-, but waß obliged to work at 1" his trade in the afternoon, wfti eattendfng'ehapel and lectures in the morning- Without any I private coaching, except one term of tuition for Latin prose, he managed to pass all his : examinations in three years, ana to obtain his degree in June, 1864. He ia now a curate, working in a large parish, and is about to go to Oxford to take hfs M.A. he had left school at 13, and wasalrcftly 30 years of age w.h.jsn he maS)riguJat§d. *'

Mr W. Morgan, of Pitt Island, has for warded to the Press office a document which he found in a bottle on the beach of that island, one of the Ohathams. The docu ment i 8 issued from the Chief Weather Bureau, Queensland, and contains instruc tions for being thrown overboard at sea, the date and situation being duly noted on it. The dooum nt in question appears to have been throw si into the aea by Henry Bright, from the barque Bejltana,' on November 2't, ]895, in latitude 45deg 48mln S.^ahd longi fcuda 147deg 30min B. Mr Morgan found it on the north coast of Pitt Island on August 23, 1897, when it had just come ashore. The bottle thus found appears to have drifted in a south-easterly direction for about 1600 miles in about twenty-one monthp. Mr Ben Tiltetb delivered an address at the Bafrn Reserye, Wellington, yesterday, on the engineering'strike at Home and the eight 1 hours' system. Referring to the introduc tion of machinery, he urged the workers not to allow themselves to be made the servants of labour-saving appliances, but to to make them become their servants. The Tree Labourers' Association referred to in Ihe cable mjesaages shpujd be called the "Free Association.?' These were only about ftve labouring men i» itj the re"Bt were eniployeis. 1 The 'engineers' at Home, should they be sent support, would be %ble to hold their own for an indefinite period. He called on the workers in the cpioniec fio a?Bi§t the strikers, arid he hoped tfrat the time would f/omß. : tis hosjra would fee the wbrkiag day^. A rasoluttbn was passed sympathising with the engineers, and assuring them of the 1 support of the workers of Wellingtoo, this rwoiutioo to

The S.M. and Mr David Jhomas Bab to day as » Licensing cub-committee, and' granted to Mr John Dore a special license for booth! at the A. and P. Association's show, A poll of the legislature was taken yester day and resulted in affirming that the eale of liquor at Bellamys should eontiuue through out the present Parliament on ths same lines as heretofore. The voting was:— Legislative Ctouncil—-Ayes 30; Noes 4 House—Ayes 46 j Noes 21; totals—Ayea 76 ; Noes 25. A very important coaeesaion to members of the cookery classes is announced in an Advertisement in another column. Tickets that have hitherto been not transferable may now be used by members of the same householde—ao long as only one makes use r;f it at a time. It is to be hoped the public will support this effort to introduce techni cal instruction into the educational system. Mr G. 6. Stead when interviewed in Sydney, said that his experiences of the manufacturing cities in Great Britain has convinced him trade is at present exceptionally active. The manufacturers almost without exception, are so but-y that they are frequently unwilling to execute orders. Mr Stead gave a manufacturer an order for a large piece of machinery, stipulating at the time that the work should be completed in time to catch a vessel sailing within a few weeks. The manufacturer said that he would take the order, but would not guarantee the time—" la other words," tatd Mr Stead, " that he should get the profits and I should take the risk. Fortunately I found another manufacturer who was more pliable, but you oan gather from that that the merchants at Home have their hands pretty full." Mr Stead, as one of the Directors of a large gasworks in New Zealand i made inquiries into the methods of manu facture in England. He found that all the I colonies ,were inferior to Nottingham and | other English centres in improved methods of manufacture. Sib, —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 11 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 but we never countenance " sweating." We employ first* 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—" 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 in oue season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in 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." jCustomers requiring suits for the I show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a " rush" of orders in hand. — Cbaighead & Beeryman.

Interprovincial News.

Preai Association —By Electric Telegraph—

A Court House Burned Palmerston Noßia, October 14. About midnight the Palmerston Court house was discovered to be on fire. An alarm was quickly given, but despite all the eflhris of the brigade the building was totally destroyed, Ihe bankruptcy and probate papers were saved, also £25 in cash, which amount had been removed from the safe, The law library, the property of mem bers of the legal profession was lost. It was valued at £120, but the books were in sured for £100 in the New Zeaiaud In^utr ance Company. The stamps and record books were fortunately locked up in the strong room when the Courthouse closed yesterday afternoon. The origin of the fite is a mystery. It is surmised that it started in the telephone room situated close to a room occupied by the Clerk of the Court. The bailiff lost a number of mileage vouchers with stamps attached. The Clerk of the Court lost some valuable books, his own j private property.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0, A. Wray, R.M.) Maintenance.—Edwin Parkin applied for an order compelling three of his brothers to pontribute with him. to the maintenance of their mother, After hearing evidence, His Worship made an order against) Frederick and Frank Parkin for 2s 6d a week each, and against George Parkin for 2* a week. Civil Casks.—Fieming v Knox, £111* sdj Heseltine v Hurrell, £2 6s lid—MrCuthbert em for plaintiff; Judgment for plaintiff by default in each case.

School Committee.

Tinwald-

' The ugu,al meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, the 12th inßfc. Present—Messrs Clothier (chairman), Gudsell, Stephens, Jas. Hampton, and C. Doherty. The master's report was read, which showed the present number of children on the roll to be—Boys, 77; Girls, 71; total 148, and the average attendance for the past four weeks haa been—Boys 667; Girls 59*5. Total 126-2 • It was decided that the master get what stationery ho required for the examination. It was also resolved to give a holiday on the Ashburton Show Day, the Chairman to write to the Board as to date, so that the Inspector may not fix on that day for the school examination. A letter was received from the Board re < an additional window, which was allowed to stand over for the present. It was decided that the next meeting take place on Monday, the .Bth day of December. The sum of £2 Is Id was passed for pay ment, and th,e meeting adjourneci.

DUNEDIN ELECTION.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Donedin, October 13 The following is the result of the ballot at the Dunedin City ejection ;— Sligo ' ... ... ... 6045 Gourley „ ... ..,,., .4065 Hutchison ','„ .;;■ .;;..: 2030 1 Majority for Sligo 980. A good deal of interest was taken in the election, but everything passed off very quietly. A good many vehicles were in use, mostly in the interests of Mr Gourley, who is a livery stablekeeper. Early in the day it became evident that the real struggle was between Mr Sligo and Mr Gourley. The returns with the exception of two came to hand yery promptly, despite he^vy polling, Jl,J§s'oul;df U3H having rf«orded fchelr votes. There were 6 seamen^s votes, of which 5 were informal, the other was for Mr Sligo. Informal votes numbered 55.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

PreßS Association —By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, October 13 The Council met &t 2.30 y.m. BILLS ADVANCED. The Imprest Supply, the Land and Income Tax, and the Awurua Seat Inquiry Bills! were received frpm the House and put through all their stages. The Pharmacy Bill passed its final stages. The Council adjourned at 3, until Thurs day, October 21.

Wellington, October 13. The House met a f. 2.30 p m. THE PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. The Premier, replying to Captain Bussell, said the Public Works Statement; would be brought dowa as soon as Government's financial proposals were approved of by the Hou*e, < THE COMMITTKES. A lengthy debate ensued, whioh occupied all the remainder of the afternoon Bitting, on the proposal to set up the first Sessional Committee, the Opposition contending that there should be a larger proportion of their msmbeiß on it than Government proposed. Ultimately the Premier agreed to the addition of four Oppositionists. The House adjourned at 5-30 p.m. . The Houae resumed at 7.30. CONTEMPT OF OOUBT BILL. Mr Piiani moved the second reading of the Contempt of Court Bill, which defines the power of the different Courts to imprison or fine for oontempt, and also defiuing con tempt. Agreed to without debate. IMPRISONMENT FOE DEBT ABOLITION BILL. Mr Fisher movea the seooud reading of the imprisonment for Debt Abolition and Small Debts Prevention Biil.. He ex plained its provision*, and said that the legislation of. 1874 on the subject had failed to effect the objecc in view. A portion of the proposed measure prevented retail tradesmen from recovering debts of £10 and under. He considered that this would encourage a cash system, and he failed to see why tradesmen should not be paid cash in the same way as publicans. Mr Houston agreed with the proposal to abolish imprisonment for debt, but that part of the Bill dealiug with the prevention of small debts would be a great curse to the working classes as no tradesmen would trust any one, no matter how honest he might be. The Premier heartily supported the pro posals for the abolition of imprisonment for debt,«« he had known cases where it worked harshly. The law as to small debts was in an unsatisfactory condition, but he con sidered that no man gave credit because he would be able to recover it in court. If the cash system were in force the working classes could live more economically.

Mr Fiattnan concurred' in this opinion, and said that everybody admitted that 30 per cent had to be added to prices to allow for bad debts. Mr Rolleston expressed the opinion that the House had not been put in possession of the state of the existing law. The Acb of 1874 abolished imprisonment for debt with certain exceptions. Be could not say whether those exceptions should be repealed. The provisions of the Bill dealing with the prevention of small debts would press heavily on the working classes. Mr McGowan contended that the Bill would not have the effect mentioned by the last speaker. Sir Robert Stout opposed the measure, and referring to the statement made by the Premier that thousands of persons had been sent to gaol for debt, slated that during the past year there had only been 59 committals in the whole colony. He contended that no honest man could be imprisoned for debt. The Premier quoted figures showing that the committals from 1391-1893, the period which he had mentioned, amounted to 330& Mr Hogg supported the measure, Mr Scobie Mackenzie contended that the Government were not sincere in their ad vocacy of abolition of imprisonment for debt. Mr Crowther hoped that the colony had not reached that stage when on« man could not trust another. Sir R- Stout explained that whilst in the years 1891 to 1893, there had been 2305 orders for committal for deb,t, there had only been 135 committals in the years men tioned. Mr Gfuinness, Mr Mill?, Mr Graham, and Mr Morrison also spoke. Afcer further discussion Mr ifisher re plied, and said that if the clause referring to small debts was to endanger the passage of th<? rest of the measure, he~would agree to it being struck out. The second reading was agreed to. SHKABEBS ACCOMMODATION BILL. Hon Major Steward moved the second reading of the Shearers. Accommodation Bill, which is the same measure which passed the House in 18,96, but was rejected by i he Council. BEQEASED, HUSBAND'S BROTHER J^ARRIAOE BILL. After a short debate the second reading of the Deceased Husband's Brother Marriage Bill was agreed to by 39 to 15. THE DIVOBCS BILL. Sir Robert Stoat moved the second {gad ing of the Divorce Bill. The motion was agreed to,. THE LIMITATION OS- POWERS BILL. Sir Robert Stout moved the second read ing of the Limitation of Powers of Disposition by Will Bill. ! Mr Montgomery, Mr Hogg, Mr John Hutcheson, Mr Fisher, Mr McLean, and Mr Meredith spoke on the measure, which passed its second reading GAMING AND LOTTERIES SILL. Mr L&wry moved the second reading of the Gaining and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill, which proposes to legalise lotteries, The Premier said that he wqujd, orach prefer that the Government had nob dis cretionary power ft.stq legalising lotteries, and that the Government should not in any shape or form recognise gambling. He was prepared to give up the revenue from the tot&lisator if it would benefit the youth, of the colony. Mr Meredith- moved th^t the Bill be reai a second time six months hence. Agreed to,. The House rose at 12.10 a.m.

Turkey and the Powers.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. I Athens; October 18. The Turkish authorities have pre vented a Greek flotilla from leaving the Gulf of Arta. on the pretext that the Grajco-Turkish peace treaty only allows the egress of commercial vessels from Thessalian ports.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Prcsa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka October 14, 9.45 p.m. Guardian Office, 10.15 a.m. Conjrrelational Union. London, October 13 A.t a meeting of the Congregational Union of England and Wales yester day delegates from Victoria and New Zealand were welcomed. English and French in Africa. An Anglo-French Commission, get up for the delimitation of the respec tive spheres of influence in the weit of Africa, meets on the 20th inst. The Typhoid Epidemic. Eighteen nurses and servants of the London University College Hospital have been attacked by typhoid fever. These cases are in a w»y connected with the outbreak at Maidstone. The epidemic of typhoid is inert asing in virulence at Maidstone. 1650 cases have been reported and 80 deaths are recorded. Hallway Employees* John Burns and Gk Barnes, secretary of the amalgamated society of engin eers, and Samuel Woods, secretary of the Trades Union Congress of the Parliamentary Committee, have cabled to Australia on behalf of the railway defence organisations, staling that the railway laborers have decided to take steps to secure the right of combin ation, and adding that money Is urgently required for the purpose. Received Wakapa»k» Oct. 14, 11.35 ».m. Guardian office 12,20 a.m. Running Amuck. Mandalay, October 13. Twenty-five Burmese armed with knives rußhed the gate of Fort Duiferin, a military cantonment of British troops in Mandalay. The officers repelled them, killing four and wounding four. ■Several officers and Sepoys were wounded.

A Claim to Territory. London, October 11 The French claim that an effective occupation of two years overrides the treaties entered into with Major Lugard with the King of Nikhi. A Munificent Donation. Carl Siemens, of the w oil-known firm of electricians, baa given hii workmen a million marks on the occasion of the celebration of the firm's jubilee. A Monster Steamship. The White Star steamer Cymric haa been launched from Harland and Wolff's yard, Beifast. She is 23,000 tons and is the largest cargo steamer afloat.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, . Received Wakapuaka October 14, 9,65 a tn Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. Codlin Moth. Sydney, October 14 The New Zealand Agricultural Department has warned the Agricul tural Department here that a consign ment of apples badly aftected with cadlin moth has been sent to Sydney. The local Inspector found such to be the case but owing to their being no fruit diseases Act he was unable to do anything in the matter. San Francisco Mail Service. The Postmaster General has received no official communication of Mr Seddon's intentions respecting the San Francisco mail service, beyond a letter asking New South Wales to continue her contribution until March to enable Mr Seddon to submit the whole matter to Parliament. Mr Oook agreed to this. The Escaped Prisoner. Adelaide, October 14 The prisoners who escaped from gaol after locking up the warder, were captured 100 miles up the country. They had a gun in their possession and plenty of ammunition. Several small robberies were reported along their route. Westralia Perth, October 14 | parliament has opened. The speech hoped the value of the output of gold for the year would be 2£ millions. ', Measures would be introduced to deal with Undesirable Immigrants, Bail. ways, Public Works, and the Land Question. On the question of free education and state schools it is not proposed at present to ask for further loans nor will the tariff be touched this. session.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Calcutta, October I2F. Advices have been received that the telegraph line connecting Jararad with Peahawur has been cut.by the rebellious tribesmeo. Received Wakapuaka October 14, 9.45 a.m.* Guarduk Office 10.16 a.m. Oalobtta, October 15, Tb^e tribesmen are concentrating i* - Kbanpki Valley and at Sempagha pass. They threaten to attack the Shiawari* who are friendly to Britain.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, October 11 An & result; of the strike in the engineering trade, German engineers have been engaged to erect the British gunboats on the -Nile for the Anglo- Egyptian expedition against the Soudan Dervishes.

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Ironmongery. Steel Horse ) old price 36a, 38', 40s, 42s Collars ) now, 255, 28j, 30s, 31s. Bedsteads—At a reduction of 50 per cent on present prices. Wire netting ... l|d per yd by the coil Swiss Watohes ... .-, ... 5a each Register Grates") old price, 20s, 10s, 18 1 j now, 13a, 12s 11s. Tools, Knives and Forks, Builders requisites, etc., too numerous to mention, AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE COST.



Crockery. Toilet ) old price, 22s 6d, 13s, Hss, Sets, > 12a 6d ; ) now, 12s, 9b, 7s 6d, 6b 6d. Cups and Saucers ... ... 3s per dozen Plates—(Dinner), 4s j (Desserfe), 3a per dozen. Brown Teapots, large, ... 9d and Is each Fancy Teapots 2s each Lamps, Glassware, etc., equally reduced. FOR CARPETS & LINOLEUMS, WINDOW BLINDS & OILCLOTHS , JNo Reasonable Ofter Refused. |



Seeds* i Red Glover Seeds (bast), „, 6d per lb Cow Grass (beat), ». »« 6d per lb Bye Grass, (machine dressed), 3a 6d fper bushel. pjported Mangel Seeds, ... Idperlb Colonial Mangel &ed ... 6d per lb AND OTHER SEEDS AT LEgS THAN COST PRICK. ; CATALOGUES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.



This Genuine Sale will only be for a .ptutf.b time, and the remaining stock will then ibe Sold by Amtion^ THEBEFOBB COME EARLY ANjD SEfiUR^! PApIGAINS HENRY ZANDER. I



Business Notices. Spiing Fashions. THE j^SHBURTON y\RAPERY pOY., THE READY-MONEY DRAPERS, INVITE Inflection of their CHOICE and DAINTY ShILECT'ON of NEWEST GOO US for the SPRING and SUMMER! SEASONS, JUST OPENED UP, And now being displayed in their WELL LIGHTED SHOP and SHOWROOM. SUMMER DRESSES Wool aad Silk, Snot Fancies, Vigo Coaanga, Tweeds, Prims, Zephyrs, Saxooy Stripes, Sec, &o. MILLINERY in Wonderful »M Charm ing Variety, Flo were, Feather, Mounts, Laces, Chiffons, Ruchiugs, Veilings, Gloves, &0., fco.



MANTLES, Capes, Blouses and Noveltiet in Children's Wear, Special Notice. WE would respeoofully ask thoie Clientu who think of placing their order for Show Drestea with us to do ao Am Miariy as JPos»lble, 60 avoid the rush that alway* ooouri ftt Show time. DREBSMAKINdi-lOs fid. ASHBUBTON DBAPBEY COMPANY.



MEW. ZEALAND GLOWING FACTORY.



CYCLISTS. TT7"E are now {showing the| L&teifc Novelties in Cycling Racing Suits Cycling Hose Cycling Caps Cycling Shoes Cycling Sweaters Running Suits Bathing Suits Tennis Trousers Tennis Shirts Tennis Sashes Tennis Hats Tennis Shoes [ Cricketing Trousers Cricketing Shirts Cricketing Hats Cricketing Sashea Cricketing Belts, etc. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. 6. BARTON, Manager*



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Church Services. S"T. STE PHEN'S CHURCH Asbburton. COMFIRMATION OLA.SBES. THURSDAY (for men). 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY (special), 2.30 p.m. FRIDAY —Short fieryi,oe 8 7.30 p.m.j Choir Practice, $ p.m. SUNDAY OCTOBER 17. 11a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion % 2.30 p.m.—-Hampstead Sunday School, oertijSo^tes awarded, etc. j 6 30 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV T. A, HAMILTO^. PHASES OP THE MOON.' OCTOBER, First quarter ... ... 3 5 2 «0. Full moon . ft ■ .... 1\ 412 pm Last quarter 19 339 pm New moon ' f .V, 26 1,0. 58 am



There was a Bharp rise in beef at Burnside Market, (Dunedin), yesterday, the top price obtained being £10 123 6d. Mr Sligo, the newly elected member for Duuedin, proceeds to Wellington Jon Satur day. ->' " An A<9<la^it; This is to certify that on May 11th, I walked to Melick's drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamber lain's Pain Balm for i&iammatory rheutna* tism which had crippled me up. After using three bottles lam completely cured. I can cheerfully recoqunend. it.—Gharleß H. Wet zal, Sunb^ry, Pa. It will be an agreeable surprise to persons < subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn than prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and JPfiutrbcea Remedy. In many instances tha attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. For sale by Aahburton Drug Company. During the winter of 1395, F. M. Martin, of Long Beach, West Va., contracted a severe cold which left him with a oo^tgh, In speaking of how he cured it he says: " I ; used several kinds cf qovuk syrup but found no relief until i bought a bottle of Chamber lai^'BQou^h Remedy, wrbiqh relieved me almost instantly, and in a short time brought about a complete cure. 1' When troubled ! with a cough or cold use this remedy aud you 'mil not find it necessary to tr^ several kinds ; before you get relief. It has been in the market for over twenty years and constantly grows in favor and popularity. For wle by i ' 1 4>hb«r^ Drag Coropwj- | >



Walter Bentley—you all know Walter was at his highest one sight in King Henry VIII. at the Wellington Opera House: Farewell, a long farewell to all my greatness, ' v fa the scat* af man 3 to-day he ' putd forth " The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honors thick upon him; The third day comes a frost, a killing froat— Voice frops Mf, gfids (mimicking Walter) * then try' Woods' Great Peppermint Oure !! Is brought; down the house. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomile Pills. They cab confidently bo recommended as being mild tn operation and absolutely frej frorr. injurious drugs, Acting as onoa 1 as E splen qi'l tonitf and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallec 1 for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and :In Liver and Stomach complain U. Sold in >>tt)o* la l*d, 2e 9d, and Ui, by all y«j|, ,Hm Yw4pw tfemibwt tin js^d.



Keating's Powder deitroys bugs, Seas, motha, beetles, and all other insects, whifot 'quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetle* the success of this powder is extraordinary. Jt> U perfectly clean in application. See the article yoa purchase is "Keating'*," as imitations are ' i noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Ib. atul 2s 6d each, by all ohemista. I Kozib Ts*. the belt, and vets within , rr lW h of all f Bold at 1/8, MIQ, 2/. ami 3M,-, Jabo Qrr 4go SoU A*«bi, '