PHASES OF THE MOON.

JTOVBMBEK.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1897.

Judging by the promi]tienc,« that has been given to the retirement of Qeorge

THE ATHLETIC PTICH.

Giflfen, bpth in the English and Aus traiian press, one

might be excised for thinking that the fate of the .empire was some way involved. To £he ardent .cricketer the importance I given to the .<|uestion ip amply justified jin yiew of Mr ,Gi|en'a wonderful all-round performances against the Englishmen three year? ago, when he scored 64, 58 ? 161, 41, 32, 43, 58, 24, B, .57, 51, 51, and 27, which gave him Jse magnificent average of 56-25, besides which ha captured §Q out of 112 wicke's which fell in ifje efenjbg in which he bowled. No wonder ifchen^ as the writer of " Fugitive Notes " in the Sydney Morning Herald says, •' the gre^t auestion of the moment is not whether we Sh*U federate, nor the fiUjLtpnti of the financial dtuSl% but whether Itfr George Criffen is to play cripket for us this season, J think .this is really one of the occasions where arbitration mittht" be *dyaot(ioeou»ly ewploy«d. It ii 'a

national calamity, and I don't see why some of our leading cricketers have not already appealed to high quarters. Why not ask the Prince of Wales, or the Archbishop of Canterbury, or Mr Gladstone—-or that Belgian Professor who seems able to settle anything— to step in. The probability ia that none of those would act. They would all say they felt honored, bufc the issues were too momentous; but, still, we might try. For my own part Ido not think it matters two straws whether Mr Griffen plays or not. If he has a stiff knee, or a stiff neck, he can surely please himself. I am certain that there won't be a single spectator less at the great matches -because of his absence. Besides, it is rude to press some people too much—and very injudicious,"

Local and General.

Sporting notes on fourth page.

Mr James Porter advertises a choice col lection of plants now ready for planting out).

The official notification re the excursion fareß to the Dunedin A. and P. Show and races will be found in this issue.

A white man sued a black man in America, and while the trial was proceeding the litigants came to an amicable settlement. The counsel for the plaintiff announced this circumstance to the Court. " The agree ment must be in writing," said the Judge. " We have it here in black and white," re plied the counsel, pointing to the parties; what more is necessary ?"

The most notable example of a travelling mountain is that which is moving slowly down the River Columbia. It is a triple peaked mass of dark brown basalt, six or eight miles in length, and rising to a height of 2000 feet above the water. The Indian traditions indicate immense movements of the mountains in that region in past ages. This recalls bo one's mind the travelling mountain of Nevada, a vast mass of sand, which keeps moving like a huge glacier to the music of a low rumble caused by ttte friction of the sand.

The strange suicide of a retired Non conformist minister, the Rev. Frederick Robertson, was recently investigated at Weaton, near Bath. The deceased, who was 57 years of age, locked himself in his bedroom, and suffocated himself by filling his throat and nostrils with strips torn from a pocket handkerchief. He had been depressed by the loss of eyesight, and suffered from delusions. It was stated that a brother hanged himself a few years ago. The jury returned a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane.

A farmer in Hertfordshire had been much troubled during the early purt of the summer by his neighbour's cattle straying into one of hia fields. This field he had laid up for hay and in order to put » atop to the encroach ments and prevent further damage, the hole in the fence was mended, and the following notice conspicuously displayed on a large board :—" Notice.—Any man or woman's

cow found trespassing in this meadow will have his or her tail cut off, as the case may be." y

On Thursday evening a« Messrs Lewis, hotelkeeper, and Firman, stationmasber, of Ohertsey, were returning from Rakaia, the pony which the latter waa driving took charge of affairs, with the result that at Cromie's corner the two occupants, with Mr Midgley, of Rakaia, who was accompanying them a short distance on the way home, were hurled unceremoniously to the ground. Messrs Lewis and Midgley eccaped with little hurt, bub Mr Firman was cut and scratched, and rather severely bruised. A special meeting of the Cherta y School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. There were present— Messrs G. Scarlett (chairman), Stewart, lroneide, Campbell, and Page. The Chair man reported that the «übscription list showed a total of £14 10s, towards the children's treat fund, Final arrangements were made for the treat. It was agreed to purchase confectionery from Mr Murray, and toys from Mr Shannon. It was arranged that the Committee meet at eleven o'clock on treat day (Thursday, 25), and that the next meeting be held on December 4. The stone erected over the grave of Helen Walker, the prototype of Jeanie Deans, in the little churchyard oflrongray, near Dum friesshire, has been thoroughly repaired. The stone, which was erected by Sir Walter Scott in 1831, and which bears an inscription from bis pen telling in brief the story of the humble heroine who " practised in real life virtues with which fiction has invested the imaginary character of Jeanie Deans," had been greatly damaged by thoughtless visitors chipping pieces off and carrying them away as mementoes. Fortunately, 'this foolish vandalism will be rendered practically im possible in future, as the monument has now been protected by a high iron railing. How many steers can pasture on an acre of alfalfa (lucerne) says the Rural World. This is a question that has never been answered to the entire satisfaction of every body. In western Nebraska the Superior Cattle Company has been renting Isnds for grazing purposes, and has found that from three to four acres of grass land was necessary for each head of cattle. This spring the Company has 400 acres of three year-old alfalfa, and after 400 head of cattle have grazed thereon for some time, it has been decided to add another 400 head, in order to keep the clover from growing over and "smothering the poor brutes while they graze. 1 At all events, the Company proposes to pasture 800 head of cattle on 400 I acres of alfalfa."

The death roll of the cyclist in London is assuming alarming proportions. No less than eight people have been killed, not to speak of six aeriougly injured, during one week in September. A London paper aays :—"To the nervous pedestrian who watches a cyclist thread his way through the thick of the traffic it is only a marvel that bo many survive the dangers that beset them. It is not uncommon to see men and women in our London streets who are obviously without that complete oopfcrol over their machines, whioh only long practice and a certain physical courage can give in the midst of traffic. In Continental cities this class of rider, from which the largest number of accidents come, have no chance of imperiling their lives, and other people's too, for no one is allowed to ride in the streets unless he has passed a strict examination on his skill as a cyclist by the police." The following snake story is told by a Perth (West Australia) paper :—A Mrs Kinninment, a Sydney lady at present living at Mill Point, hearing the cries of a pet cat, went to see what was the matter. Judge of her astonishment to find within a few yards of the back door a brown snake coiled around the body of the cat, pussy having the head of the reptile in her mouth. For something like five minutes the fight between the cat and the snake continued, and then the latter began to slowly unwind itself. The lady, just to save the cat, with great courage seized a little tomahawk, and, approaching t|io snake, coolly waited until she could get " a good shot," when, quick as lightning, she chopped the snake in two. The lady'f pluck wi'l be the better under: stood when it is known that while waiting to strike the blow' the woman.. was actually pouched several times f>y" the snake. The cab, it may be mentioned, appears hone the worse for her encounter. Hollowat's Pills—Nervousnessand want ef energy.—.When first the nerves feel un strung, and" listlesaness supplants energy the time has come tq take some such alters; ti'jre. as Holloway's Eills to restrain a dis orcter from developing into a disease. Theße excellent Pills correct all irregularities and, weafenessess.' They aot so kindly yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole boc^y is revived, the blood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent system is in vigorated; These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effect on persons who are out 6t condition ; th&y ecjon rectify w!' ? atp^' L in fault, restore! strength bo' Che bodjV 'ajuf oonf&ewte tis'fcfee. mia^t ih '"' '

Mesar. W. H. Collins & Co. announce that they have purohased the whole of Mr Zanders stock of bar and sheet iron, and are no doubt in a position to meet the require- J menta of ail their clients. Captain Allman, Nautical Adviser to fehe : Government, who has returned to Welling- ' fon from an inspection of the new light on j Cape Palliser, pronounce? it to be one of ! the best in New Zealand. , Mersina, the port which Austria threatened '. to bombard a day or two ago, is the port ia Asia Minor which serves as the outlet for > StPanl's birthplace, Tarsus. It lies im mediately to the north of and not further . away than 150 miles from the north-east j corner of Cyprus. j At a meeting of the Schools Committees' ! Conference in Dunedin a resolution was passed approving of the Teaohers' Court of Appeal Bill, and urging the City and Subur ban members to support it. In thn matter of the Education Boards Election Bill, it waß decided to recommend that in the ease of a tie the Board, and not the Secretary, should have a casting vote. The building boom seems to be permanent in Ashburfcon, for private residences are still being erected in all parts of the borough, and new shops are going up in the business portion of the town. Probably the most imposing edifice built here for some consider able time will be the new Bank of New South Wales, which will shortly be com menced on the corner section in Burnett street, next the Ashburlon Club. The plans have already been submitted for approval, arid the work is to be put in hand without delay.

At a public meeting in Nelson on Thurs day evening the Rev. Frank Isitt referred to the Sydney cablegram, which said the ! serious charges made by him agvinst a police officer at Orange had been proved to be totally untrue, after the fullest enquiry. Until publication of the cablegram Mr Lsitt had heard nothing more of his conversation with the Minister of Justice on September Teh. He said it was difficult to know how a full enquiry had been made, when (Mr Isitt) had not been asked to name a single autho rity for his statements. (The statements were the result of what he was told when, by request, he went to address two meetings of the Lucknow miners on strike. The alle gations made to him were so suggestive of peril at a serious crisis, that he (Mr Isitt) urged upon the Minister <f Justice the necessity for an enquiry, not expecting the same to be one-sided. Mr Snazelle, who not long ago made a tour of the colonies, thus refers to the larrikin.—"The Larrikin proper—who, by the way, is always improper—ia a production known only to Australia. I confess that after five years' residence there I really can not quite make out what he is. Our London 'Arry is a gentleman compared to an Aus- j tralian Larrikin. I know from experience ! that an artiste can make. a London !Arry laugh; I know that he can make him cry. But an Australian Larrikin is a stolid, ignorant brute—than is the only way to describe him—who has no sentiment what ever, and no emotion. And strange to say, he looks neither the rough nor the ragged loafer. He dresses in black, wears a broad brimmed low-crowned hat, bell-bottomed trousers, no collar and a red tie round his naked neck. To sum him up I consider he is the foulest work on earth and a blot which the Government should take very decisive measures to stamp out. It has put a very heavy poll tax on Chinamen ; it should put a pole-axe on the Larrikin, and the country would be all the better." 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 " for nothing J" We frankly admit that we ■ciimofc perform such impossible tricks as i tlwe " wizards of finance" profess. We { h-ve 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 (hem " dear at any price," aud many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—"l want a suit like I you made for Mr •■" Our turnover for ■ j the last six months shows the largest amount t of business we have ever done in one season. j 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." 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 orders iv hand.— Craig head & Berryman.

SPORTING.

Owners are reminded that nominations for the Ashburton Baciug Club's Summer Meet ing close to-night, at nine o'clock, with the ■Secretary at Devane's Hotel.

SUPREME COURT.

Preßs Association —By Electric Telegraph—

Christchukoh, November 19. At the adjourned criminal sittings of the Supreme Court this morning, Eugene C- Mackrill, who had been convicted of common assault on a Chinaman, was placed on proba tion for two months, on condition of payment by him of £10 to the prosecutor, and £4 towards the cost of the prosecution.

THE MAORI TROUBLE.

More Arrests.

Preis Association —By Electric Telegraph. Kjsw Plymouth, November 18

The Maoris agaia commenced ploughing on Mr Coles' iand at Waihj this morning, Five ot them were promptly arrested by Constable Bleasel and brought to town, where they were brought before the Court and sentenced to two months' imprisonment, and ordered to find a surety go keep the peace for a year.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS,

| Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— I Copyright. London, November 17 The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,370,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,270,000 quarters. Tallow—Fine mutton, 20s 6i ; mfdjijm, 18s 6d. B^ef, fine, 19s 3d ; medium, iSa.'

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cible message dated November 17 : —■ '." Butter—Market firmer. Fine qualities N.Z. range in value from 102s to 106s per owt. (Last quotation was from IOOs to 104s. "Tallow—Tallow is in good demand. N.Z. fine mutton and good beef are worth respectively 20a 6d and 19a per owt." (Last quotations were 19a 6d and 18s 3d respec tively). Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office under date 16th inst :— •' Tallow market firm, with good general demand. We expect a rise in prices at to-morrow's srles." Another cable under date 17, th mat. says < " Singe our last; telegram beef tallow, good to prime, is 6d to Is higher ; mutton tallow, good to prime, is6d to 9d higher."

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph j Wellington, November 18 { ■ The Council met at 2 30 p.m. SECOND READINGS. j On the motion of the Minister of Bduca- \ tion, the Hunday Labour in Mines Preven tion Bill and the Explosives Aoo Amendment Bill were read a second time. JNVEBOARGILL PUBLIC OFFICES BILL. The Council disagreed with the amend ments made by the House of Represenfatives in the Invercargill Public Offices Site Act Amendment Bill, and appointed a Com mittee to draw up reasons for ita disagree ing, i The Council adjourned at 3.10 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wklmnoton, November 18 The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS ACT AMENDMENT BILL.

The Land for Settlements Act Amend ment Bill was introduced by a Message from the Governor, and was read a first time. OLD AGK PENSIONS BILL.

': The Premier moved the second reading of

the Old Age Pensions Bill. He said that the Government looked upon it as an argent measure. There had been no Bill brought

before the House which he had had a greater desire to see passed into law than this Bill, and it would almost amount to a breach of faith if it were not passed. Almost every member of the House had pledged himself at the General Election to the passing of the Bill. There were undoubtedly difficulties iv the way, but to Bay that the House could not overcome them was casting an un deserved slur upon it. If it were attempted to make old age pensions payable to all, it would mean that the Bill would not be passed. Those who took up the position that pensions should be paid to all aged persons in the colony were illogical, and their attitude went t far to show that they were not sincere in advocating or desiring the passing of such a measure. He dealt at some length with the old age pension ( schemes proposed and in force, and said that the system of compulsory contributions was an impossible one. His reason for modify ing the amount to be paid yearly was that the 10a per week as originally proposed would prove to be too heavy a drain upon the finances and would ultimately result in the failure of the scheme. Under the present proposals there need be no anxiety respect ing the finance. The lowering of the wages of the industrial class, undue competition, and intermittent employment were all causes which led to an unhappy condition of affairs in this and other countries, under which the workers were unable to provide for their old age. To say that the providing of old age pensions would prevent the exercise of thrift was casting a reflection on the people of the colony who would not neglect any opportunities of advancing themselves because a pension was provided them by the State, He had no hesitation in saying that with our present taxation the colotiy could continue to find £103,000 yearly in order to pay pensions. One of the chief reasons why the measure should be passed was the unsa tisfactory system of charitable aid. Under the proposals of the measure there would be a large saving to the ratepayers. Mr Montgomery complimented the Go vernment on the apparent sincerity of the proposals of the Bill, Though he had pre viously supported universal pensions he admitted that such would not be practicable at present, and could always be added on to the present scheme if necessary. He con tended that under the provisions of the Bill professional men in the receipt of high salaries would be entitled to pensions. There should be a minimum income fixed, and the difference between the income and this minimum should be made up by the State. Captain Russell said that the providing of old age pensions hai puzzled more aoiive brains than the Premier's, and he condemned the Premier's action in declaring the Bill one of an urgent nature. The effect of the measure would be to create a pauper class, as any Byatem of old age pensions which in creased the thriftlessness of the people would be injurious to the last degree. There was only one praafcicable scheme of old age pensions under which there should bo con tributions by all who benent by it, and all classes of the community alike should bene fit. There should be no question of charit able aid in the scheme, and it should be reoognised that every person on attaining a certain age should withont any enquiry ioto their oharacler, be entitled to a pension. He contended that careful scrutiny of the * surplus of this year, and an estimate of the surplus of next year, would show that the finances of the scheme had already broken down.

Mr Mills asserted that the measure would not create paupers, and said that) though the amount) of the pension was perhaps not large enough, still half a loaf was better than no bread, Mr Gilfedier said that it was nonsense to speak of granting pensions to those who did not require them. He did not believe in compulsory contributions as it had been shown that these were impossible Mr John Hutcheaon contended that thrift was impossible so long as the conditions of labour were as hopeless *.s they were at present. The Premier's sincerity in connec tion with the old age pensions was evinoed by his declaring it to be the mosb important Government proposal of the session. Mr George Hutchison characterised the Bill as an ill-considared and ill-regulated one. The scheme proposed was one of outdoor re lief to improvident people, and would never be made use of by the workers of fche colony*. Mr Hogg considered the Bill would be a useful one, and asserted that Captain Russell instead of criticising the m.eaaure had abused the Premier.

Mr Wilson said that if there was one Bill more than another whioh should be dis cussed apart from party feeling, it was this. He thought tnat the age of 66 was too high, 'as it whs well-known that some men at <9S years of age had been worked out. Mr Richardson said that be was opposed to the measure. Mr Wason condemned the measure as ib was neither an old age pensions scheme nor sin extension of the charitable aid system. Mr Flatman supported the measure, and said that the charitable aid boards could not give all the aelief asked for. Mr Sligo said that many recipients of charitable aid received more than the amount proposed by the Bill. The provisions of the measure were too vague and he would vote against it. Mr Larnach was sorry he could not support the Bill as its basis was unsound. Mr Rolleston said he should not associate himself with a measure of this kind. The principle o* the Ijliil thould be that it should have some evidence cf thought, which this Bill did not possess. Is was impossible in the matter of finance, and would load to enormous trouble in the future^ If it were put into law it would be thoroughly humilat ing to the people. The Pretnier said he had great difficulty in replying on this Bill, especially after listening to the Saab three speeches. He hoped that there were sufficient members o( the House who would pass the Bill, w,ljcb would prevent their aged people fcom suffer ing wha!) they suffered in ths Old Country. Captain Russell had aoaused him of in sincerity, hftf, ha held that members had no rig hi to question his sincerity. It was the present Government who found £30,000 odd for soldiers' claims, and who had initiated the advances to settlers schema. Thesohs^a* '. was condemned as being impossibly to finance I but it was working well i^ndl, w,as of great benefit to th«ji j*e'©pi^ Then, were the Governments'not; sincere over the women's ' franchise, and he asserted unhesitatingly that if it had not been for the Goverumeut that franchise would never have, ijfi*n granted. After 2 o'clock the second reading was agreed^ tc^ by 41 ijo 11, and the house adimirnnri at, H 10 A.m.

CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Hague, November 17. Queen Wilheimina, of the Nether lands, has reluctantly agreed, at the request of her Ministers, to forego cycling, owing to the danger of the pastime. Pabis, November 17. Speaking in the French Chamber of Deputies, General Biilot, Minister of War, stated that he would institute inquiries into the statement made by the brother of Captain Dreyfuti, who was exiled from France, charging Count Esterhazy, the Commandant of the Artillery forces, with being con : cemed in the authorship of an incrimi j nating document produced against [ Dreyfus at his trial

Bbblin, November 17 The German squadron at Kiaochau Bay, in China, from which a force has been lauded for the purpose of demand ing redress for the murder of mission aries, consists of the battleship Kaiser, two second class cruisers, and one third class cruiser, the number of men being 1642.

Vienna, November 17 The Emperor Francis Joseph, ad dressing the Hungarian delegations, said the constituents of the Triple Alliance were the unalterable bases of the policy of Russia and Austria. Their friendly relations were founded eu mutual trust, and promised good for the future. Athens, November 17 j The Czar has promised tore-build the Christian quarter at Canea, the | capital of Crete, which w»b destroyed during the recent revolt, and also to relieva the destitute in Oanea, Retime, and Heraklion.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Important Engagement in the | Kanda l»ass.

Heavy Fighting.

Brilliant Charge by the Sikhs.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 19, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10.20 a.m. Calcutta, November 17, The column under Brigadier General Kemphere, when crossing the Kaada Pass, was attacked by a large force of Indian tribesmen, chiefly consisting of Zakha Khels and Akha Kbels. Th 9 Sikhs held the heights while the Ghoor kh&s sought refuge from the fire of the enemy, A body of Afridis from Sar amsar attacked the 15thSikh Regiment, and a hand to hand conflict took place, great gallantry being displayed. One desperate bayonet charge was made by the Sikhs, as a result of which sixty tribesmen were killed. The Sikhs re ceived su. port from the 36th Sikhs and together the two regiments retired do ; wn the pas 3 fighting bravely in the darkness. It was found that the enemy were holding the pasa and blocked the path, but the Sikhs with a ringing cheer drove the tribesmen out at the point of the bayonet. After the fighting, a detachment of the Dorsetshire Regiment became separated from the main body and lost their way. The enemy were still watching the movements of the British troops and overwhelmed the detachment, killing thirteen. The fighting lasted many hours, Captain Nicholas Lewarne* wing officer of the 15th Bengal Infan try ; Lieutenant S. M. A. Hales, Bedfordshire Regiment; Lieutenant Crooke, Suffolk Regiment; and Lieu tenant G. M. Wylie, of the 2nd Ghoorkhas, and twenty-five men were-, killed and many wounded. The enemj sustained heavy loss.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 19, 11.20 a^m. Guardian Office, 12 10 p.m.

Calcutta, November IS It is said that Akbar's letters, seized by the British, include documents which implioate a number of Afghan* officials, in connection with the frontier tribesmen's revolt.

WEST AFRICAN AFFAIRS

Tile Lower Niger.

Press Aaaooiation — By Electric l'el«gf»ph~ Copyright London, November 17 : IVanee has not replied to Lord ! Salisbury's request to withdraw from the British positions on the Lower Niger, though she will not contest them seriously where treaties have been entered into between the British and native chiefs.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka New. 19, 10.10 ».m. Guardian Office 18.55 a.m.

I London, November 18 | Mr Barnes, Secretary of the Engi | neers Society, says it is probable that tk& conference will result in the existing difficulty being settled within a fortnight. The Lockout Committee has intimated that a reduction in the hours to hours par week is essential, aad adds that the workers must abolish the sectional trades, union tights, The committee has arranged for a national organisation for workers on lines similar to those of the: employers' organisation.

TURKEY AND AUSTRIA.

Tlie Porte Climb* Down*

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$«weiyed Wakapuaka Nov. }g in 10 » m Guardian Ogk*s 10.55 am ' Constantino*^, November 18 The sultan has complied with tke demands of Austria for the dismissal! of o^eials concerned in the expulsion of the agent for the Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company afe jMersma. The VaJi or Governor* ueDeral of Adans and the Mutessariff or principal authority of the province m whjck Mersin* i 3 situated hay« b^n dismissed and the Aaatrian flag saluted. Compensation has also be«n awarded to Basaofolli, the Auatmn Lloyd's agent, for his expulsion. The Sultan baa further agreed to the payment of £250,000 in settlement of the dispute with regard to the Austria© Oriental railway, scheme,

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Noveltiea"in MILLINERY, French and English. Levely selection of Straw Hats «wnd Sailors': Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods j MANTLES and GAPES, the latest styles from London j Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Glove 3, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15S- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the nw shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoe 3in every Style and make. OARPBTS, FLOORCLOTHS, -&c, &c. ANDREW ORR.



H. M. jTONES. PIANOS, PIANOS, from £20 to £73 10s ORGANS, ORGANS, from £L 6 10s to £45. Cash or terms, monthly payments. LAWN TENNIS ami CRICKETING MATERIAL from J. Wisden'a and Sons. CROQUET, CROQUET. FISHING TACKLE. bookbTbooks. I ftffmfc Novak Reward and Presentation Books, Poets, and IJieoUjgiml atsd wwe • ' Boligiottß Works, Biblee, Prayera, and Hymnals, STATIONERY~TATIONER¥. t ♦«*■ TW!m« in Fancy Note Papers and Enveiogeß, Plain and Commercial S,atSy,AccS BookrPocketaad Memorandum Books, Letter Books, a*d Qf» M Reqawites. ammmmmmmmm Mbam., Writing D»»k. a»d C«es, Work BoiM, Me.' Bags, Ompanion., D»»iDg H. M. JONES.



TIENBY KNIGHT SINGLE IREK STORE, I ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN T*HANKS the Pablic moab heartily for 1 their const«nt support dariajg kirn past M years, and assarea them t>h»t tb6 qaality ;t«S .New Goods in Drapery, N«w Zealand RCScd&ing, Trimmings, Hate, Bocfcs, (Mua (9XWB 4 Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Sronmoisgery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of -weey -tetA, Oils, China, and Glassware eiuwt 'be -ewrpaaaed at ths prices Paten Medicmes of.tfn 4e»criptitmß Mept In stock, with a latge Msowtsmenii of Stationery at low prices. Only Sfoiel Boiler Flour kept. Aaent for Nelson, Mowtc, and Oo.'h Teas. Also Indian, Arab, wad •Sswsis*. <43rdar* by post promptly »U«sM t9, iad



ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROfi Ashburton. FRIDAfT—Short Service 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m, SATURDAY—SpeciaI Qonfirmation Class .2.30 p.m. ! SUNDAY—November 2i. j II a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Cootuwnlon- ' 3 p.m.—Dromore (Rev. T. A. Hamilton,) 6 30 p.m,—Evening Prayer. REV I. A, HAMILTON. T HEARD a man say that you gob wonder X fal value for little monwy, »t Meilob's Cheap Boot Sale.



Henry Zander ZANDER'S SALE. TTTITHIN FOUR WJEEKS OVER *8000 of Stock HAS BEEN SOLD AND OFFER THE BALANCE OJf THE REMAINING STOCK AT Any Reasonable PRICE.



HAVE DISPOSED OF THE FOLLOW ING LOTS .— SOO Dozen Ploughshares to Messrs Friedlandkr Bros. About SJj Tons Paints of all descriptions to Mb John Wilson. 4 Cases Soys and Fancy Goods to Mb H. M. Jones. £JG Assorted Clocks to Mr G. Jesson. Carpets, Window Blinds, and Uphol sterers' Ironmongery to Messrs T. H. Undrill ani> Co. About 100 Pumps, and Plumbers' [ Ironmongery to Mr J. W. Hardlby. The whole of the shipment of Tysack'a , Files, Scythe Blades, Hay Knives, and Johns tone's Cutlery to Messrs W. H. I ollins & Co. 3£s Steel Horse Collars and Shipment of Parkas' Spades and Forks to Mb F. 1 Febriman. Purchasers will do well to viiifc the above mentioned firms. I I AM NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE ORDERS FOR— About 2 tons Assorted Bolts and Nuts About 25 tons Shoeing and other Iron About 2 tons English and Colonial Clovers Tea Cutting and Mixing Machine Latest English Butter Mixer (almost new) Large Table, 18ft by 4ft 6in I AND OTHER LINES TOO NUMEROUS j TO MENTION. THE SALE WILL ONLY LAST Another Fortnight, THEREFORE COME AT ONCE, HENHY ZANDER.



Business Notices. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR JTICE OOOL SUMMER CLOTHING. Light fancy Alpaca Coats , M ... 11s 6d Black Alpaca Coats 12s 6d China Silk Alpaca Coats 12s 6d Sateen Alpaca Coats ... ... 6a 6d Holland Alpaca Coats ... «» 6a Od Light fancy washing Vests from 7s 6d Light fancy washing Trousers .... 12s 6d Light fancy Tennis Suits ,„ ... 12s 6d Light fancy Tennis Shirts from 4s 6d A. G, BARTON, MANAGEK,



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Auction Sales To»monw- David Thomas, at the Argade—-Clearing sale of groceries, etc., at 1 o'clock j also light gig to be offered for sale. T. Bullock, at the Arcade—Suburban property, Hampstead, containing 2 roods 2 perches ; 1 acre with cottage at Tin wo Id ; 97| »cres, Alford Forest. Sale at 11.30.



Beautiful New Zealand | Thq Jjpid ovey. flowing with the buttermilk and apple-sauce of prosperity—produces anything and every thing, euoh as petticoat government, unemployed, and coughs and colds Veritably ; but that's not a drawDack, they can be cured in every form by taking Wood's Great Peppermint Cure. KOZIE XJE^ « *« - & ]>|.o*t Keliiil>le



For every Quarter in a man's pocket there are a dozen uses} and to use each one ix\ such a way as to derive the greatest turn a- i fi.C is a question every onsj siy^ya for j himself. We beU^e^ hpv^evier, that no ] better use craltl be made of one of these / au,6jrteriilikan to exohaiige it fpr a bottle <•( Ohamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhte* . Remedy, a medicine that every family should be provided with. For sale b.y A»: barton Drug Compuny, |,