DEATH.

Hkron;—At Dinva Farm, Rangitira Valley, Temuka, on November 4, Sarah, the beloved wife of James Heron, late of Ashburton, after a prolonged illness. Aged 52 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1897.

Undkb the title of " Our Late Friend the Ameer," Mr Frederick Greenwood, the well-known

THE AMEER

English journalist.

contributes a very interesting article to the Westminister Gazette, apropos of the rising of the frontier tribesmen. Mr Greenwood holds the view that Abdur lUhman v not only wavering in his platonic friendship for Great Britain, but L quite ready to welcome Russian approaches. How the writer comes to this conclusion may be seen from the following extract:■—" What, then, may be supposed the reflections of this little potentate, our influential neighbour^ when he compares his case with that of the Sultan? Once they stood together as princes of the same faith should stand, with England as friend and ally of both against a devouring Russia. Now all is changed. Nothing is as it was. Turkey is the foe of England, England theenenayof lurkey, Russia no devourer, but the Sultan's stand-by, and the hope of the Mahoni medan world among the European nation jusc as B'nglandisjthe most hated. Then where does the Ameer find him self ? Who is or is not on the side of Mahoraraedan Turkey, or is it not an ally of England against Russia which is as ready to make friendly terras with himself as with the Sultan. As matters stand, would not such an ar rangment be more agreeable, and even (considering the Mohmmedan ferment, etc.) more safe ? The British subsidy ? Hot) p peadily it would be replaced from St. Petersburg I The enmity of Eng land ? Of what importance if England could not strike without incurring the risks of a great anarchial religious war —which the Continental nations would haefcen to forbid ? And is there a.ny s,enitin?ental reason to bind Afghanis tan to England a moment after the time h«4 come for bargaining else where. None | there never was j and vow & furious sentimental reason to , the contrary is in full force.'*

Local and General.

The coHt of a new steam road roller for Wellington was £4?2 10a. iia called to the Ashburton Drapery Bompwf® repl^oe adyertisement? in this iasue. The date for th«* payment of fcne Land Tax for 1897 is fixed for Friday, the -26th insb. Mr IT, Ferrim&n has for sale a large atock ,of potatoes both for seed and the table, and jjbhe wdfsp p low. Mr Si'loock i? t9 the fore with prize beef and muttoE and sipall goods. His notice will be found in another eotyms;. The design of a Wellington architect has been accepted for the construction of a town &all which the Nelson City Council proposes People are mtkim what holidays are going to be observed next week by the business people of Ashburton. and a similar amount of uncertainty prevails in Chriatchurdi- J.n Ashburton, so far as present announcements aa&ble one to judge, the Banks close on Nwestttor $ and 12. Ip the Post Office a close holiday «#he kept ou Tuesday, the 9th, and mails usually despatched on Tues ,day will be closed at^.s9 M?. $0. that day. 'JL'he Telegraph p^ce will observe the yw&l holiday houis, vik.—o a.m. to 10 a.m.,' ma f p.,m. fcos p m., and,the telephone exchange will ibe onen A» B^ual. If the business places in Aahblwton" a^e'fcp be closed o ( n one or both of the days Tuesday and Friday, it would be weU .tfcati notice should be giveD, both in Che interests o| t.he public and of the employees. The following amusing paragraph appears in the Ladies' Notes column of the 28 :— " Among the many novel regulations in New Zealand that perhaps might be copied here 'wjLth advantage, it appears that there is one which requires every peraoa who desires to keep and' animal t ( o fyoM sfr license to do so, trbleh »ny -He Vith'd.raOT £d qaaa tf ntm) se, or endorsed ©*act!y as a publican's ,or a cab driver's !icen«« in fch» eoujojtry.. The Jipeh^e' is issued in the first inifcanse m a matter of course to every applicant, but is endorsed or cancelled on the complaint of any person if cause is shown before the petty sessions, and the jury in such oases is composed half of ojea#od half of women, all of whom are free from any jpoayj^tjpnß for ill-treatment

Mr W. H. Collins definitely announces himself as a candidate for the Mayoral chair for the coming year. His formal notion appears in oar advertising columns. A Press Association telegram received to day states that the Glenrock Company, r Macetown, obtained 434 ounces of smelted gold from 370 tons of stone for the month of October. At a Christian Endeavour rally meeting at Hobart, a boy named Williams, aged eight, who was with his brother in a dense crowd at the Temperance Hall, suddenly became ill and died. A little boy, a son of Mr J. Denson, of Stoney Creek, Taranaki, swallowed a safety pin the other day. Fortunately the pin was a steel one, and up to the present the tad has felt no ill effects. The death is recorded at the age of sixty two years of Mr William Robertson, fell monger, an old and respected resident of Nelson, he having gone to that) province about thirty-six years ago. He was engaged in mining in the early days. The receipts for land tax for the past three years are as follows j—-1894-95, £280,188; 1898-96, £271,394; 1896 97, £272,309. The income tax collected for the same three periods was respectively £89,891, £92,778, and £105,504.. Constable Drury, who has been stationed in Aehburton for several years, where he has succeeded in earning the respect and good will of all law-abiding citizens, is to be transferred to Waitati. Constable O'Halloran from Dunedin comes to Ashburton. One hundred and twenty seven permits to use the totalisator were granted last year to racing clubs and 31 to trotting oluba. The total amount of money passed through the machine was £805,149. The amount realised by the Government for permits was £12,079. Butter is coming in to the Moturoa Freez ing Works now very freely (says the Taranaki Herald), some 3600 boxes having been re ceived in the last twelve days. With the advent of warmer weather this rate will be largely increased, no that a very large ship ment, will be ready for the next steamer. Lord Rosmead is succeeded by his only son, the Hon, Herculee "Robinson, of the Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers, who spent several years in New Zealand, and was a student ab Nelson College. Accord ing to Debrett's Peerage he married in 1891 the Hon. Edith Handcoek, daughter of the s late Lord Castiemaine, of Moydrum Castle, Westmeabh, Ireland. Lady Rosmead is therefore first cousin to the Countess o! Ranfurly. The November number of the Triad is just to hand, and will be found to contain a large amount of matter both entertaining and instructive, as well as numerous well executed illustrations. The result of the "inventions" prize competition is announced, and particulars are given of several new competitions of a rather interesting character. Information respecting these may be found in another column. The Triad has now editions all over the colony, and it is pleasing to know that this publication is so highly appreciated, as it is certainly deserving of the popularity achieved. Bicyclists, both town and country, would do well,, to take note that the Borough Council intend to enforce the by-law which forbids the leaving of unattended bicycles resting against lamp, verandah, and other posts on the footpaths of the town, or aqainet walls or doors in such manner as to be upon the footpath. In Christchurch a, few days ago, a bicyclist was fined for this offence. The by-law is one of a number that have lain dormant because their breach caused so little inconvenience that it was hardly worth time and trouble prosecuting, but bicycles are now so numerous th»t to a great extent they have become a nuisance, and at places like the post office for instance, oa the arrival of a mail " bikes" are every where. Bicyclists must now take care to leave their machines off the footpaths when they dismount to do business in shops or other paces, or take their wheeled steeds into the shops with them.

ROAD BOARD.

South Rakaia.

The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board was held on Thursday, Present—Messrs Lambie (chairman), String fellow, Richards, and Aforland. An apology was received from Mr Holmes, who was unwell, olerk's report, The Clerk's report was read and con sidered. His action in accepting tenders during the month was approved. THIRDS. The Receiver of Land Revenue advised the payment of thirds—£24 5s 6d. FOISOXED GRAIN. The County Council forwarded different samples of poisoned grain, and the mem bers undertook to try and report on same. ; NORMANDY STREET. Several ratepayers wrote asking for Normandy Street to be tussocked. —The Clerk said the work was done. < The conditions under which Mr Foley proposed to rent a piece of land were approved of. SMALL BIRDS. It was resolved to commence purchasing small birds eggs only on the usual condi tions. OFFICIAL BRAND BOOK. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Minister of Agriculture relative to an official brand book up to date. Acqapireg. Accounts for £'94 8s 4d were passed for payment. OEMfKTKRY. BOARD,. The members then met as a Cemetery Board, and after passing accounts, ad journed.

COMMERCIAL.

THE AUSTRALIAN WHEAT CROP.

Press Association —By ISleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, November 4. The recent sanguine anticipations with reference to the wheat crops in Victoria and South Australia appear to be somewhat premature, and a recurrence of dry weather k again causing alarm. ' The Age rfays that complaints of want of rain are gefje.ra^ throughout the western and north-western portions' of ¥ict6gia, and in some portions of the Malice country the future of the wheat crop iB now admitted. Timely rains duriDg the next week or fort night may do something to improve its condition, but all hopes of a bountiful harvest must now be abandoned. Against this gloomy outlook it iB satisfactory to have goods accounts from the Goulburn valley, the Murray districts, and the north-eastern portions of the ooibny. The crqpfj there more promising than for a number oiyeairs, aD d, if present hopes are realised, they will add sensibly to the gross yield. What 'is most striking this year iq the shortness of the growth of the wheat plant, which is very aotiipe.able. Throughout the west and north west districts hay Ib Hkejy to'be scarcer and dearer, and this expectation, doubtless, will induce a large area to be cut for hay insteacj of being harvested. The Age continues that B«uth Australia appears to be seriously threatened with Backer failure of the wheat harvest. On the outer line af'-tjie Boyder rainfall line, the crop? have been mtteVly pupped, owing to the absence of rain, whilst those withis t)*Q line: have made no progress during the last mon,th. The best looking, crops' are dirty, and it is stated will be cut for hay. The mos/; favorable estimate, "at the present moment is &n a>£raee! of three babels to the acre, wh^h will give alwufe #.Q,§o§ tons for exporting.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph j Wellington, November 4. The Council met at 2 30 p.m. MAIL SERVICES. Replying to Mr Reeves the Minister for i Education aaid that the Colonial Treasurer would bring up the question of the renewal of the Sin Francisco mail service contract this session. FBIVILEOE. ifr Jennings raised a question of privilege, stating that he had been reported to have reflected on the report of a reporter on she New Zealand Times. Nothing was further from his thoughts, as he had always been on the beat of terms with the prew representa tives. SECOND READINGS. The Minister for Education moved the i second reading of the Coroners' Bill, which was agreed to. The second reading of the Defamation Bill was agreed to, on the motion of Me Feldwiok. The Council adjourned at 4 p.m, till 7.30 p.m, The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m. IMPBEST SUPPLY BILL. The Imprest Supply Bill No. 2 was received from the House of Representa tives and pot through all its stages. The Council adjourned at 7.35 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.50 p.m. ALIEN IMMIGRATION BILL. The Alien Immigration Restriction Bill wm introduced and read a fir.it time. IMPBB6T SUPPLY BILL. The Imprest; Supply Bill, No 2, making provision for an expenditure of £375,000, was introduced and read a first time.

On the question of its second reading, Mr G. Hutchison pointed out that there had not been a single opportunity offered to members to obtain information except by the consent of the Goveroment, He alleged that one of the returns he had asked for respecting the printing of the electoral rolls, which had not been granted, would show that there had been gross favouritism in the matter. After referring to other returns refused him he condemned the Ministry for releasing a number of prisoners at the Queen's Jubilee. The Hon J. McKenzie said the returns asked for by the last speaker were not for honest information, but were simply put on the Order Papar so that he could accuse Ministers of refusing to give information. Ministers had famished every reasonable return askei for by Mr Hutchison. As to the printing of the electoral rolls, he pointed out that if they had cot been reprinted a large numbers of electors of the colony would have been disfranchised. In connec tion with the release of prisoners he stated that most of the twenty released had only a few weeks to serve. A mistake might have been made in this matter, bub the Govern ment had only done what the Governments of other colonies had done. Mr McGuire complained that the Govern ment had not assisted the unfortunate New Plymouth Harbor Board ratepayers. Mr Montgomery asked for an explanation for the Auditor-General not passing the accounts of the Mines Department for the past quarter. Mr Richardson said Government brought many attacks on themselves by their ex treme reticence in giving information. He contended that Ministers should give details respecting the portion of the aid to public works and land settlement loan locally raised, and especially the number of persons and financial institutions who contributed. Mr Lang complained of favouritism in con nection with the printing of the electoral rolls in his district. Mr Moore referred to a return refused him asking for details of the amount for the Premier's expenses in connection with the Conference of Australasian Premiers, and contended that the House and the couutry should be given information on the matter. Mr Carson said that while Ministers declined to give information on publio business there would be suspicion, Mr Monk said that the valuations made by some recently appointed valuators would be valueless, as those who furnished them were incapable. The Premier regretted that the passing of Imprest Supply Billa was to be taken as an opportunity for the ventilation of grievances. The greatest care had been exercised in the selection of valuators, and though some mistakes might have been made in respect te those appointed, he (Mr Saddon) believed that the valuation would be accurate and valuable. The real reason for Mr MoGuire's advocacy of t|ie claims of the New Ply mouth Harbour Board ratepayers was in order to get their rates reduced. The Auditor-General had refused to certify to the Mines Department accounts, because a Warden could not supply a return requested by the Audit Office, and the action of the Warden had been upheld by the Crown Law Officers. There would be no objection |to granting a large number of returns if they were asked for in a form which would not prejudice the Government. The return respecting released prisoners was opposed as the Government wished to give those re leased every opportunity to reform.

The second reading of the Bill was agreed to, and the Bill put through its final Stages ay the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. OLD AGE PENSIONS. The Old Age Pensions Bill was introduced and read a first time. THE VOLUNTEERS. The Premier laid on the table corres pondence respecting the Lee-Metford rifle, and stated, in connection with a letter pub lished by Colonel Fox, late Commandant of the New Zealand forces, that his (Mr Seddon's) remark that Colonel Fox had been allowed a free hand he had intended to apply only to the question of firearms for i>be Forces. He had had no intention of as serting that Colonel JTojc had had a free hand in all matters connected with the Forces. Captaia Russell was strongly, under the impression that the late Commandant had not had a free hand in the purchase of the rifles, and was materially controlled as to the money for the purchase of weapons. Whatever Colonel Fox had recommended he was controlled by the Minister of Defence, and in no sense of the word could he be said to have had a free' hand|, either in the pur* chase of rifles or any'other, matter. l! |E(3ONP BEAPJNQ?.' The Inverfiargill'P,ubhV Offices Sale Act Amendment Bill passed its second reading. The second reading of the Otago Harbour Board Bill and Weetport Harbour Board Bill were agreed to, and the latter referred to the Public Accounts Committee. The second reading of the Lyttelton Har bour Board Loan Bill was agreed to after a lengthy debate. The second reading of the Wellington City Empowering B.ill was ajrefjd to, on the voices.' rt "■"■ ' ' ' ' The House adjourned at 1.2,0, a.m.

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 lathing J" 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 <f cheap suits,"! and fountf them <f dear tit ana price,'* an 4 many new oaatomers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—"'! want a'suifc like you made for I^r ''• '<< —." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount cfb^aines^ we have ever done in one season, this' foot 'speaks for 'itself. V^e have |uss opened a splendid assortment, of new summer goods in all departments; and by reoom'tnen'd 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 Sjpw are respectfully invited to favor us with their opderv as early as poseffoty a* we have alfiSady^y^rush!' of in h^ud.—

Cable Brevities.

Press Awooiation — By Electric Telegraph j Copyright. J London, November 3 Mr T. J. Byrnes, Attorney-General of Queensland, visited Mr Gladstone at Hawarden. The latter, in the course of an interview, wished the colonies every prosperity, and added that Australian progress under Home Rule was the strongest argument in favor of his policy with regard to Ireland. A steamer reports having passed a German squadron ecgaged in survey- I ing Tonethu, thirty miles from Fuchan. in China. November 4. Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Glas gow, said patriotism had become a democratic passion. Those who had given the colonies home rule expected that the colonies would soon declare their independence of the policy, and suggested the desirability of clearing them out. However, the Jubilee gathering would mean the utter dis comfiture of that policy, and no English Minister would again suggest separation. The most satisfactory signs were the demands for a closer union coming from the colonies. Though the exact form in which this should be brought about waa not now of so muck importance, the prospect of a really united Empire was becoming a question of practical politics.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— I Copyright. j

I ReoeivedfWakapuaka November 5, 9.50 a.m. ' Guabuian Office 10.20 a.m. ; Typhoid. ; London, November 4 ! Out of a total of 1,800 cases of typhoid at Maidstone, 125 resulted fatally. Received Wakapaaka November 5,10 a.m Guardian Office 10 45 a.m. Torpedoes tor France. Paris, November 4 Government has given orders for the immediate supply of 200 torpedoes from the Fiume Manufacturing Depot a sea port of Croatia, in Hungary. French Aggression. London, November 4. From Lagos it is reported that French authorities are ejecting the Natives from the Royal Niger Com pany's Territory, and have occupied Saki and Hassi in the Yoruba Country. The Niger Territory. The Standard says that Lord Salis bury mi^ht insist upon France with drawing from Soy, aituated on the middle Niger, before the Anglo French West Alrican Delimitation Committee now sitting proceeds to the delimita tien of the disputed territories. An African Hail way. Berlin, November 4 The Usumbara railway in German, West Africa has proved a failure, and the Reichstag has been asked to com plete the line. Greek Frontier. Athens, November 4, The commission appointed to delimit the Greek frontier has assigned the town of Negeros to Turkey. Anarchists. Madrid, November 4 One hundred and twelve anarchists who were arrested in connection with throwing a bomb in the Cathedral at Barcelona in June last whereby six persons were killed have been released. The Poonah Murders. Calcutta, November 4. The trial is proceeding at Foonah of the Brahmin Advocate, Darnedar Ohapkedar, who recently confessed to the murder of Mr Rand and Lieutenant Ayerst, two sp< eiai plague officers, killed during the riots among the Natives. The accused Brahmin has admitted the truth in. his confession. Preinjer of New foundland. St John's, November 4 , Sir Jaraes Winter will succeed Mr White way as Premier of New Foun.d land. The Yukon Goldtclds. \ New York, November 4. It is expected that half a million of Americans will rush the Yukon gold fields early in spring. One shipping firm has already received BQ,GOO [ applications for passages. The White Passj, route to the field has been 1 abandoned. It is strewn with dead horses, 3200 having perished., The Canadians prefer the Stekin river route. ' Received Wakapuaka Nov. 5, 10.15 a.m. ; Guardian office 11 a.m. Decline in American Stocks. New York, November 4, As a result of the election the ?tocks o,n the New York exchange ; declined over one per cent. The | newspapers have generally denounced the Tammany Hall candidates. '

Australian.

| Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-., Copyright.

Received Nov. 5, 10.15, a.m. Guardian Oflipe 11 a>m. \ Chinese Outrage. Sydney,, November 5 The Eastern jNews state? that two. mission stations at Kuchen, belonging to the Plymouth Brethren haye been destroyed: by fanatical Chinese. Five \ndy t^ache^s had a, narrow escape, and sought refuge in the house of a European which was burned. They eventually managed to escape to the. hills. The Catholic mission was also attacked, but before seriftua damage j waa done \hp authorities seo,t a force . and suppressed the riot. | A Strike Ended. The manager of the Darky Wen.t; worth mine, Lqcknov^ his agreed to similar, term's to thppe conceded: by the Wentworth mine management, and the strike is declared closed; Tasmanian Politics. Hopart, November 5 Mr Lewis has resigned, the l^er jhip of the Qpposi%q, At present ;her^ |orta>l leader, bu,t a meet ng is te be, held to-morrow at the •equest of Mr Clark, late Attorney- General, to ro-regariise aud elect a eader.

WILLOWBY.

From Out Own Correspondent

The last meeting of the session of the Willowby Mutual Improvement Society was held on Tuesday evening in the schoolroom. There was » good attendance, upwards of fifty being present., The chair was occupied by Mr H. A. Livingstone, treasurer of the Society, and Mr T. Wheeler was organist. The chief item of the programme was the journal, the Willoviby\ CJvronicle, read by the Secretary. The reading of the paper occupied half an hour. The discussion upon it, however, was not spirited, owing to the nature of many of the articles. It comprised, amongst othere, articles on "Suffering," "The planet Mars," and "Dawning life, as, seen by a child," and* poem on "The British Empire." The IMb two of these wer? original, and were exceedingly good. The lighter portion of the paper oonsisted of "Wanted*,' •• Scraps," and " At pieces of information." During the evening a recitation by Mm Keonisgton, a reading entitled "The Irish Schoolmaster," by Mr B. LiH, and songs by Mr T. Wheeler, and Miss Susy and Miss Ruth Harding were contributed, and added greatly to the success of the meeting. Last but not least was a dialogue entitled, " A Precious Pickle," the different characters being personated by the following ladies :— Miss Ruth Harding, Mrs W. Kennington, Miss Rosa Hayman, Miss hill, Miss Amy Lill, Miss Era Hayman, and Miss Marr Lifingstone. The dialogue was well rendered and much appreciated. The first ■ part of the programme was closed with a | hymn and the benediction. Refreshments . were then handed round by the ladies, and a | gentleman who took part in this important function was like an oasis in the midst of ft desert. Games were indulged in for an I hour or so, and the meeting dispersed. I prophesy that our Mutual will be larger next year, Willowby, November 3,1897.

SPORTING.

New Zealand Gup.

Preu Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchubch, November 4. The following final payments hare been received:— at ih st lb Day Star .... 9 0 Epaulet ... 711 Sfc Paul ... 8 7 Haria .... 7 6 Waiuku ... 8 6 Leda . 7 5 Skirmisher ... 713 Venus ... 7 4 Strathbraan ... 712 St. Conoc ... 7 3 The Brook ... 712 Sir Lancelot ... 7 3 Cannon Shot ... 7 12 Primula ... 7 3 Lord Boseiyn... 7 12 The Wbiccomb Stakes, of 400 aovs; four furlongs.—Proposal, Nihilist, Prenez Garde, Conspirer, Moreze, Circlet, Altair, Con* queror, La Rein«, Moncrieff, Djin Djin, Cornea, Dundas. The Dxrbt Stakes, of 750 soys; one mile and a half.—Gold Medallisb, Multiform, Moiitebank, Defiant, Bloomer, Bt. Conon. 'Ihk Oaks Stakes, of 300 soys; one mile and a ht.it.—Argou, Qoldleaf, Miniature, Weary, Bracelet, Bloomer, Sequin.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-— Copyright.

Received Wakapiiaka November 5, 9,50 a.m. Guardian Office, 1020a.m London, November 4 Employers in the engineering trade are meeting at Manchester to arrange a definite course of action in connection with the strike, A manifesto has been issued by the Amalgamated Society of Engineera which asserts that the men have been asked to sue for a dishonourable peace. It also states that ten thousand pounds will be required weekly by the engi neers in order to continue the struggle. The executive of the boilermakere and iron and steel shipbuilders Asso ciation has filled the places vacated by the London boilermakera who recently struck work for eight hours, despite the Association's refusal to grant strike pay.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves raiposMto ft? tft» opinions expressed by our ooxMspocdentß)

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

TO TBK EDITOR. Sir,—From the letters re the Mayoralty appearing in your columns, readers not acquainted with the facts might infer that the ratepayers did not approve of Collins & Co. occupying part of the railway reserve for storage of coal and timber, whereas when it was made a test question Mr Collins was elected at the head of the poll. The fuse has been made by a few jealous individually but the majority of the ratepayers know that extra expense in handling coal would have to come out of their pockets.—l am, etc., Another Ratepayer.

Sir,—l hear on the beat authority thrt Councillor Charles Reid is bo be a candidate at the forthcoming election for Mayor, and I think the ratepayers are to be congratulated on having an opportunity of securing Mr Reid's services. Ido not wish to comment on Mr Collins' reasons for seeking office. He may or may not be actuated by a purely public spirit;. or it is possible he may desire to, strengthen his hold on the .Bast Street are^erve afc a nominal rental in opposition to other tradesmen, who have to pay large rents for the sites occupied by them. What I desire to point oat is that Mr Reid has » first claim or the ratepayers for the position. He has served almost continuously on the Couaoil ever since its existence, and as a close observer of the doings of our local public men, I am prepared to say that on all occasions he has given his time and attention to the requirements of the Borough without having what is termed "an axe to grind. 1" Mr Collins, on the other hand, is, com paratively speaking, a very young Councillor. I feel sure, therefore, the ratepayers will recognise Mr Reid's right to the office, and no doubt when Mr Qomns' time conies his claim will receive due consideration.— I am, etc., Justice.

CRICKET.

A cricket match was prayed fa tfra Domain on Thursday afternoon between the Ashburton High School and Juniors, the latter winning by M rans. The Htfth School in the first innings only pat up the small score of 11 runs, Amos securing four wickets ab a cost of two runs, and Robofctom taking six wickets for sevett runs. The Juniors in their innings mad© 55. runs, F. Clark (1%) being the onfy one to reach double figures. The bowling honours for ths High School were divided between White and Cordner.

ANOTHER NATIVE TROUBLE.

Press Asßooiafcioa—By Electric Telegraph

Hawera, November 5« The native trouble hitherto confined to North Taranaki has now reached to this district. Early this week European settlers* cattle, taking into grazys by the Natives owning the away of Tchu, wen driven offby the Tiwhiti Nativ^ bat Inspector MaGovem apparently mettled the matter yesterday. the Natives here started ploughing 1 on a pujbjic fcrnstee lease (Brett's estate); on the Bastings Road, Obaiawa, and the police have gone out. Later news ii that the Native ploughing is. not on the public trustee leasehold,, bub on the freehold section of Mr Candy's..

THB ABHBOKTOB OTABDIAN : FRIDAY, NOVEMBEB 5, 1897.



"-" ■'■ -- ■■ -■ - ,„ I- [Telephone No 80. 'j S. SALEK. ! WATCH REPAIRS. JUST RECEIVED from Rotherham'a and Erhardt's factories, » large stook of the Separate Parts for theie well known watches. Also for all other English and American Watohes Having bought largely »t a considerable discount for spot cs*sh CHARGES FOR REPAIRS ■A B1 ■00B» ESP 0 N DIN GL V REDUCED. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALL* a&wmjumnit jrilpajueks* WATCH XtSXPAXEt»» & OJLiOOB. HEPAIBi, In a RELIABLE MANNER is a feature at S. SALEK'S, THE LIADIN& JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. EAST STREET. MITCHELL & TURNER —ARE NOW SHOWING— PER B.S. BAKAIA, 21 OASES 4 BALES. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASES. \ M. &T. / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS °ILOLOTHS OREPONS «01LTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVEB SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLA^. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.B. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 5 PACKAGES, 4 BALES, DRESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. DUE TRUNKS OARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR j a -\ iT iw- Vahrfoß • a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and tndSulon'; MANTLES and OAPES, the latest Si., Shoe Net, Glovea, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE C/ORS|ET, Tual Imported, in all sissea, (specially made.) JSL- I- -T Bt,.e and »b. OABPBTS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c, ANDREW ORR. «S4 i ; 11 I - Q GC O « . -Ec 3 6a. * § W {JD ® 5D S Is.? | g fe; C 1 w cc b1 ► | • g pq g g g , | I 3B * f j :sSk-J -s NOD 5 SI, |||| <? hr O ft «l3a'^S--a 5 Ss gli^gp £.



Henry Zander. s _ .. _____ I ■ ! ZANDER'S SALE. mHB GENUINENESS OF MY SALE HAS PROVED ITSELF. Within FOUR WEEKS over ABOOO of HtooU HAS BEEN SOLD AND * UFFER THE BALANCE ; OF THE REMAINING STOCK AT Any Reasonable PRICE. I HAVE DISPOSED OF THE FOLLOW ING LOTS : -300 Dozen Ploughshares to Messrs Fbiedlandee Bros. About JS5£ Toua Paints of aU descriptions to Mk John Wilson. 4 Canee Toys and Fanoy Goods to Mb fl. M. Jones. ££& Assorted Clocks to Mb G. Jehson. Carpets, Window Blinds, and UphoU sterers* Ironmongery to Messrs T. H. UN DRILL AND Co. About 100 Pumps, and Plumbers' Ironmongery to Ms J. W. Hakdlsv* Purch»«ere will do well to visit the above mentioned firms. I AM NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE ORDERS FOR- Aboufc 2 tons Assorted Bolts and Nuts About 25 to/IB Shoeing and other Iron About 2 tow English and Colonial Clovers Shipment 0! Johnston's Cutlery, Just to hand Tea Cutting and Mixing Machine Latest English Butter Mixer (almost new) Large Table, 18ft by 4f b 6in 3 Large Show Cass3 AND OTHER LINES VOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. (THE * SALE WILL ONLY LAST j Another Fortnight, THEREFORE '' COME AT ONCE. .ESS™" HENRY ZANDER.



Church Services. ST. ST X PHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. FRIDAY ~ Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice. 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Diooeaan Kxamination for Scholars, 930 a m.; Confirmation Class, 2.30 p m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7. 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Class. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 3 p.m.— ftresrastreet—Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.—Dromore—Mr T. A. Gates. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON. aiiyaWQ/Vheimffo/ionsk \ wwarepureanamo/esme 9 The best money and + experience cap Ih&. La/yesfsd/e/ft/Jusfra/as/a. \ mPBYALI, (jROC^RS, PHASES OF THE MOON. NOVJCMBJBB. „ D H ' M First quarter ., ... 2 2 7am Full moon 9 9 20 pm Last quarter 18 1 32 am New moon 24 850 pm Auction Sales To-morrow- D. Thomas, Arcade—Furniture, light gig, and quantity of soap, also 1 Massey-Harris Cultivator and Seed Boxes. Friediander Bros., Ltd., West Street Auction Mart—Sale of horses. H. StepbensoD, Havelook Street: Yards— Special entry of furniture.



For every quarter in a man's pocket there j are a dozen uses; and to use each one in such a way as to derive the greatest bene fit is a question every one must solve for fyiroeelf;! We believe, however, that) no better use could bg made of one of these quarts ibhan*to exchange ,ifc foflfeP of Shamherlain'9joolic,pHdler»,!6nd s Bianto Henri?, V medicine/ £hatf >?«/>*%• should be peoyided mtih Ht BaM> PF Ash burton Drug Company. KozwTsA is fragrant.—John Qrr find Co,, agent*



Koale Tea is most wholesome drink.—John Grr&Co., agents.



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