Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1897.

Referring to the disastrous results of the policy of importing vermin, the Oamaru Mail sup- IMPORTED plies the following VERMIN, interesting informa tion:—Flockoveners in all parti of the colony are now beginning to pay fche penalty of the egregious folly perpetrate^ by those responsible for the introduction of ferrets, stoats, and weasels for the destruction of rabbits. Instead of the new iniquities exterminating the old pests, the two have grown and flourished side by side, and instead of the ferrets stoats, and weasels doing their duty as the natural enemies of the rabbits, they have entered into a conspiracy with them to make desolate the country This is no fancy picture, as many farmers in this district jCan testify from unpleasant and unprofitable experience. We have Jieard of tyuite a number of instances in yhich farmers haya lately found (Jead lambs bearing unmistak able evidence that death had been caused by the destructive pests. In oca gage a farmer was awakened a few njghjfct sinpe by hearing an unusual noise an?ongst r hjia ewe» «,pd km'-s Thinking that dogs were worrying th fttiimals, be went out to investigat matters, but w tiie d»rkm;Bi he could

not see anything to cause a commotion. The next morning, however, he found no lea 3 than twelve hmbs dead, and there could be no doubt, aa to the cause, for in every cas>e the stoats, weasels, or ferrets had left behind them sufficient evidence to justify a crusade of exter mination against the whole family The mode of operation pursued by the little depredators is to puncture behind the ear the animala they fasten onto, and then, having removed the ear, take out the tongue. That stoats, weasels, and ferrets are becoming a serious nuisance is indisputable, for they are getting numerous throughout the country. We are told that lately a settler killed eight of them within a very short time. Indeed, the pest has grown to sucn dimensions that it has become imperatively necessary that the protection accorded to ferrets, stoats, and weasels should be removed, and an effort made to undo the mischief committed by the misguided ' persons who are responsible for their introduc tion and preservation, The following from a northern paper is a later con tribution to the list of depredations by these imported vermin—Mr Gilling, a settler at Mangere, Auckland, on going into his yard on Tuesday, found no fewer than fifty-two fowls lying dead, with marks on their necks showing that they had been Killed by stoats or weasels. The Auckland Women's League has passed a resolution urging the Government to abolish the restric tions against destroying these peats, as rabbits would never be a nuisance in Auckland North.

We cull the following interesting paragraph from a northern exchange : COLONIAL P n6 °? the mo&t nmum tr^fe! Convention was the veteran Mr Adye Douglas, of Tasmanian, who was an active politician in the early part of the century. Mr Douglas is a profound believer in Tasmania, and whenever he speaks on federation he recognises none of the material advancement of the colonies of the mainland, but refers contemptuously to the time when Victoria was _ "annexed" by the southern island, and New South Wales a mere sheep walk. The ancient politician's vigorous denunciation of Tasmania's " off shoots " kept the Convention in a simmer of merriment, which developed into a roar when he referred to " his friend, Lord Palmers ton,", Mr Douglas, it appears, was connected with Lord Faloierston's first election to the House of Commons. In connection with the federation question, the following quotations from a letter in which Mr James Bryce, author of " The American Common wealth," acknowledges the receipt of the Commonwealth Bill, will be of interest:—"ln the days still far distaat these documents will excite! a curiosity aad interest similar to that which now attaches to the first drafts of the constitution of the United rftates ; And you and your colleaguea will enjoy the fame which now belongs to those who prepared that renowned instrument. So far as 1 have been able to ascertain the best, as well as ttie general educated opinion of the United States, now approves the plan of having a Federal Senate chosen by popular election in the constituent States, ratherthan by State Legisla tures, the reason being that the latter bodies are open to intrigue and other deleterious influences."

Local and General.

Owners of horses can now use the trotting track for training (excepting in very wet weather), on condition that the gates are replaced when finished.

Mr A. Liwrie Advertises in this issue that he means to make a clearance, and he invites intending purchasers of groceries, earthen ware, drapery, boots and shoes, etc., to inspect bis stock before purchasing else where.

The Willowby people are making extensive preparations for the Wesleyan Church anniversary tea aad concert on Tuesday next. The concert programme ia varied and interesting, while the Willowby people's reputation as caterers for tea-meetings is of the best.

A committee meeting of the A. A.(J. &A.O. was held on Wednesday evening—Captain Grant in the chair. Final arrangements were made re opening day. The following new members were elected:—Messrs A. Field, M. Bruce, K. Robottom, E. Crisp, D. Wilson, A. Pilbrow, F. Pritohard, H. Page, V. Steward, F. Watt, O. Sage, H. Cox and H. Chapman.

We learn from a Press Association telegram that the yacht Ariel, bound from Manukau to Wanganui, pat into Nelson on Tuesday from stress of weather. She went within six miles of Wanganui, but owing to the westerly gale and heavy sea was compelled to stand off. Captain Clarke, in charge with two men, resumed the voyage yesterday,

The opening day of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Clab is announced for Thursday September 14 on the Domain. The events will be 75 yards and quarter mile flat race handicaps, and haf mile and mile bicycle races. The entry fee in each case ia Is, and entries close on Saturday, September 9, with the Hon. Secretary, Mr J F. Henry. Farther particulars will be found in our advertising columns.

We congratulate the proprietors of the Triad on having evidently " a truck oil" with regard to their publication. Judging from a casual glance, at least, such is the case, as its pages present an appoarance calculated to rejoice the heart of an editor, as well as being of interest to all classes of readers- There ape ako a number of good illustrations, and $ music supplement. The current £10 prize competition is to close on the 20th inst. Particulars of this competi tion appear elsewhere. We predict for the Triad a long and useful career.

It is stated that the dairy industry in Taranaki is going to achieve a reoord this season. At all factories there is a greater quantity of milk received than at this time last year. Many factories have run all through the winter, and as a result the suppliers have received a good price for the milk produced in the colder months. Last season waßa most; profitable one to factory suppliers, and good prices were paid for the milk, an average of over 3d per gallon being received. Several new factories are to be in operation in thn district this season.

The question of home lessons for children attending the State schools was referred to recently at the conference of Melbourne boards of advice, complaints being made that children were sometimes given home lessons which occupied them for three or four hours in the evening. The Educ»^ oD .Department explains that th» pupils attend ing State schools are supposed to be given home lessons, but only in moderation. The youngep children are not expected to receive home lessons which will occupy them foi more than about half or three quarters of an I hour; and the lessons for the elder children should not occupy them for more than an | hour. These lessons a f usually baaed on the instruction given to the pupils during the day, and are for the purpose of testing their memory and ascertaining whether they understood the instruction imparted to them. In oases where excessive' home lesaons are sot the department will always have ihe matter rouged on the parents, lodging a

The band will play in Burnett Street on? Saturday night, and on Tuesday will head the Volunteers in a march out to Tinwald. , The Hon. 6. McLean's thoroughbred horse St. Ciair (Munket—Pulohra) died to-day. The animal had been suffering from rheuma tism for some time past. After a fortnight's continuous wet and stormy weather io Wellington it has at last cleared up. About seven inches of ruin has fallen in the two weeks The boy who has disappeared in such a mysterious manner from North Canterbury has not yet been heard of, but a few days since a man named Mawson reported that he had found a boot in the Virginia country that he thought had belonged to the miss ing lad. Consequently Constables Roaohe and Kostin, with a number of Volunteers, left early in the week to scour the country, but returned, without finding further trace. The Secretary of the A, and P. Association acknowledges the following special prizes: — Messrs Ficter and Sons, London, £2 2a, for pen of five fat lambs, by Southdown rams; frozen weight 36Ibs, Me srs Rollitt and Go., £1 or sack of flour, for home-made bread made with " Supreme" flour. Mr E. I Thomas, £1 or sack of flour, for home-made bread, made with flour from Wakanui milli". At fche railway accident inquiry in Auck land che jury returned a verdict of " acci dental death," and exonerated Ness, omni bus driver, also the railway employee*, from blame. Ab a rider they recommended that gates should be placed at the crossing, or extra precautions taken on special occasions ; that engines should pass the crossings at a slow pace, and that the trees in the vicinity should be out down in order to give drivers of vehioles a better chance of seeing an ! approaching train. At the inquest on the body of Henry Storey, who died suddenly from the result of injuries received in a drunJken brawl at Hastings on Monday night, the jury found " that deceased came to his death on Mon day, Oct. 4, by a fracture of the ekull, caused by falling upon the pavement by reason of a blow or push delivered by Thomas McPhail; but in the opinion of the jury there was no intention on the part of McPhail to injure the deceased." The medical evidence showed that the deceased's organs were healthy, the caube of death being hemorrhage of the brain, caused by fracture of the skull and laceration of the blood vessels. The usual monthly meeting of the Star of Aahburton L.O.L. was held on Thursday evening, October 7. There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren —the W.M, presiding. The usual routine of business was gone through ; one brother waa initiated into the Orange degree, and one brother affiliated. The initiation of the following officers then took place:—W.M.— Bro, W. Houston ; D M.—Bro. J. Baker ; Secretary—Bro. Rumsey; Treasurer—Bro. Addams; Chaplain — Bro. S. Brown; Deacons—Bros. Brown aad Hampton ; I.G. —Bro. Patterson. A vote of thanka was passed to the viwting brethren and responded to, after which the Lodge adjourned to the refreshment room, when a pleasant hour was spent in readings, recitations, and songs.

CRICKET.

A Bowling Record.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Adelaide, October 7. The cricket season opened with a phe nomenal record by Jones, the well-known ijowter, who waa playing for North Adelaide against Wcat Torrens. Jones captured six wickets at a coat of only one run. His first ball bowled Fred. Jarvia, the champion of the opposing team. 'The second wicket fell with the total at seven, and the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth went down without any additional secore. The innings closed for ten, including three bye.". Matthews, a colt bowler, took the remaining four wickets for six runs.

Ashburton v. Rangiora.

The Ashburton Cricket Club, taking ' advantage of the Bangiora picnic on Thurs day, arranger! a match with the Bangiora Thursday eleven team. The pitch was somewhat alow, which accounts for the slow scoring, and the number of catches that were put up. Messrs Beckett, G. Andrews, F. Prichurd, and Powell batted well for Ash bur ton, and Beckett was very deadly with the ball. For Bangiora, Felton and Banks bowled well, and Brown was the only one to | reach double figures. A distinguishing feature on the Aehburton side was the good all round play of the six juniors, which was decidedly the result of their attendance at practice. The game ended in favor of Ashburton by 49 runs. The following are the scorea;-« ASHBURTON. Harvey, b Felton  3 Beckett, b Miles 20 Andrews, c Mating, b Banks ... ...22 Wilkib, b Felton 5 Percy, c Felton, b Banks ... ... .... 7 Pritchard, c Humphries, b Banks .... 11 Alington, c Anderson, b Banks 4 Baigent, c Humphries, b Anderson ... \ Pilbrpw, b Anderson „ .-.. ... 1 Powell, not out ,„ .„, ... .„ 12 Marsden, c Maling, b Gardiner 7 Byes... ... .. 4 Totai 99 KANGIOBA. Banks, c Beckett, b Marsden 6 Gardiner, c Marsden, b Beckett „„ ... 0 Reynolds, c Alington, b Beckett.^ ... 9 Humphries, b Beckett 4 Felton, b Beckett; ... 3 Anderson, b Beckett ..„ 2 Miles, c Powell, b Beckett 0 Brown, not out ... .„ ... „„ 14 Efford, c Wilkie b Beckett 9 Maling, c Wilkie, b Beckett 6 Payne, b M&rsden .« . .... g Byes ,„ .„  1 Total «, .„ ... ... §Q

A meeting of the Ashburton Oounty Orickeb Association was held at Eakaia on Wednesday. Mr 0. A. 0. Hardy, the Presi dent, occupied the chair, and the following delegates were present-.—Messrs R. M. Cuthbertson (A&hburton and Mayfield), J T. M. Dart (Mefehven), F. A. MUcdonald (Rakaia), and J. O'Neill, secretary. Mr Hardy waa re-elected President, and Messrs D. Thomas, 0. P. Murray-Aynaley, and P. Peter, Vice-Presidents. It was resolved; that the fixtures be arranged hy the delegates, and any clqb failing to nut a team in the field on the appointed day to forfeit the matpb. The following dates were selected for the first round of matches:—October 21— Ashburton v Methven, at Methven ; Novem ber 3—Ashburton v Rakaia, at Ashburton; November 6—Methven v Mayfield, at Mount Somers ; November 17—Mayfield v Rakaia, ab Ashburton; November 20— A&hburton v j Mayfield, at Ashburton; December 8— Methven v Rakaia, at Rakaia.

Sißj—A gentleman informed u,s fgw days ago that some tailo.r?'tpaW sujta for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of, troupers over " for nothing J" Weirdly admit that we oannot perform such impossible trioka as those "wizards of finance" crofe«s, Wei 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 s^ haXuA « cheap suits," and found th^ i. deartt ly P"ce» ft°* mm* hew customers who have admir»^ ursb . c i aas tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" } want a suit like you made for Mr •*.s.„•,'* Our turnover for the last si3f nwothg shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one seasou. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of n»vr sutr «n«r goods in all departments j 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 aq " th,a leading tailors and out, otters.*' Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with 1 their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush* of orders £a hand.— Gbajgwbad & Bhbryiun. Smke New Vmtts,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Wellington, October 7. j THE SPEAKER, ] The Speaker was presented to His Ex cellency by the Minister of Education. His Excellency congratu'ated the Speaker on his re-election. BELLAMY'S. A motion by the Minister of Education ' i that, in the event of the House of Repre sentatives passing a resoiutiou to the game effect, no liquor should be thereafter sold on Sundays in the Parliamentary Buildings during the present session of Parliament, was lost by 23 to 13. The poll to determine whether liquor should or should not be sold within 'he Parliamentary Buildings was fixed for 12th October, in the event of the House of Repre sentatives passing a similar resolution. ADULTERATION PREVENTION BILL. On the motion for the third reading of the Adulteration Prevention Act Amend' ment Bill, Mr Jennings suggested greater efforts on the part of the Government In spectors, in the detection of adulterated foods, many of which were imported into the colony. He advocated the establish ment of pure food brigades, to prevent the adulteration of food. The third reading was agreed to, and the Bill passed. LOCAL BILL. The seoond reading of the Invercargill Public Offices Site Act Amendment Bill was agreed to on the motion of Mr Feldwick. The Council adjourned at 3.40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 7. The House met at 2.30 p m. ADDRKSS-IN-REPLV, The debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed. Mr Tanner said that the desire appeared to exist that Parliament should now deal more with social matters than hitherto. Respecting police administration he de scribed a visit he had made to five licensed houses in Christchurch, in all of which he found the licensing laws set at defiance, and large crowds being served with liquor, in one case by the landlord in person. A member of the force had told him unsolicited that the state of the force during the past ihree or four years had been such aa to take the heart out of a man who wished to do hia duty. Mr Wi Pere considered that, aa the result of the Premier's visit to England, the colony should be able to borrow money at a low rate of interest. The measure which prohibited the sale of alcoholic liquors to Maori women was the best Bill ever passed, and a similar measure should be passed, to prevent European women getting drunk. Mr Lethbridge referred to the dissatis faction existing in the Bangitikei district respecting the co-operative works. The men on them did not get an opportunity to earn sufficient to go on to the land, Major Steward advocated the establish' ment of training ships, and the interchange of colonisfi with English troops. With reference to local government reform, he believed that there was no serious desire on the part of the Government to do anything this session He favoured borrowing for the purpose of completing unfinished railways. Mr Parata hoped that a clause would be inserted in the Young Person Protection Bill, bringing young Maori girls under its pro* vision. He regretted that no provision was 1 made in the ■" peech for relieving landless Maoris in the South Island, The House adjourned at 5 30 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p. m. The debate on the Address-in Reply was continued. Mr Carncross pointed out that he was the fifty-third speaker in-, the present debate, which, he said, was evidently to bo a record one. Referring to the Volunteer Force, he said that it was now more efficient than it had been for years past, which he attributed to the efforts of Oolonei Fox. He urged that free railway passes should be restored to volunteers. Some of the recommendations made by members of both sides of tho House lof persons to serve as Justices of the Peace were a disgrace to those who made them. He denounced the present method of making ' appointments to the police, and the system of promotion*

1 Sir Massey after a short reference to the j Premier's visit Home, said that the country j was promised another Banking Bill, but he ■ assured the Premier that if is was proposed to increase the political power on the direct orate the people of the colony would not stand it. He repudiated the insinuation of the Minister of Lands that any member of the present Opposition had caused the Bank of New Zealand to lose a single shilling. He denounced Ministered interferenceatelections and the unequal distribution of the public works votes. Ec objected to the regulations necessitating an inspection of vine cuttings at Wellington, and to vexations interference by the Agriculture Department with respect to the butter industry of Auckland. Mr Stevens contended chat the Premier's visit Home in addition to showing the loyalty of the colony, had been efficacious in adver tising it. I^e urged upon the Government tha necessity of amending the land lavs in the direction of removing chepreaent restric tions on its sale. Mr R. McKenzie regarded th.c present debate as a great waste of time. He con sidered that theq ountry had had enough of banking legislation, and advised the Govern ment to leave the bank alone. I On the motion of the Fon Mr Carroll the I debate was adjourned. The House rose at 11.50 a.m. <

WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Anniversary Festival. The twentieth anniversary in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School was con cluded on Thursday by a tea, concert and lecture. Tea commenced at four o'clock to give the Rangiora excursionists an oppor tunity of partaking of refreshments before leaving by the excursion train, and was concluded at about seven o'clock, the fair waitresses being kept busy the whole tima supplying the wants of the great number of people who attended. The tables, which occupied the whole length of the ohu,rch and schoolroom, contained everything to tempt the palate, while the beautiful floral decora tions called forth the admiration of every one. The waitresses were Me3dames J. W. and 0. Baker, Dixon, Berryroan, Undrill, | Bryant, Hayman, Burr, Andrews, Alcorn, '■ aud Misses Andrews (2), Johns, Dixon (2), ■ Meyenberg, Rattray, Bilcock, and Thomas, assisted by a number of willing youths and maidens, the bachelors' table being ia charge of Miasea A'eorn and Sparrow. At the after meeting Mr Priest presided. Mr Dixon, superin tendent, give a report of the Sunday school. The number of scholars an the roll up to the 26fch of last month, was—males 93, female* 100, tofcal I§B, tne average attendance being I§3. The number of t«aohers was—-male? 11, females 1& total 23. The fiu^ c i a i position to the end of 1896 showed a credit balnoe of £11 8* sd. The ?. ev Mr Taylor •hen gave a very inte^ting leoture on the He of Johtt Ashworth, with whom the lecturer was personally familiar, the hearty ana frequent applause showing that the lecture was highly appreciated by the audienoe. Tho Sunday school children con tributed several musical items during the evening, adding greatly to the evening's entertainment. Votes of thanks proposed by Mr Barryraan 3 and seconded by Mr F. H. Steel t to all concerned in the success of the anniversary festival were carried by ac/jlam *- tion, a high oompliment being paid to Mr A. E. Peachey, for the efficient manner in which he had trained tVie sweet voices of the shildren, who "were a credit to themselves ln.jl Itieir- Conductor. It is expected that 625 will be netted by the anniversary. The Anniversary hymns will be repeated by the children on Sunday next.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, 8.11) Furious Riding.—W. Evans was fined 40s or fourteen days in gaol for furious riding. Domain By-laws.—Thomas Roach was charged with allowing four dogs to trespass in the Domain on September 24. Thecase'was dismissed, the Magistrate holding there was not sufficient evidence, although he sympa thised with the Domain authorities in matters of this kind. Civil Casks —Ths following cases were undefended s and judgment was given in each case for plaintiff: — <Jocbr*ne v Taifc, £4 Sa ; Rollitt and Co v Reaa, £15; McGrandel v James, 10s 6d; same v Parkin, 9s 9d ; Publishing Company v McKeague, £715 a 6d; Heaeltine v Annetr, £24; Robinson Bros v F. Clayton, £5 17s lOd—judgment for £2 7s ; Miller v Harris, £3 10s 4d—judgment for amount. Two judgment summons cases were heard, one of which was adjourned for a month, and in the other an order for pay ment of 5s a week was made.

EXCURSION TO ASHBURTON FROM RANGIORA.

Yesterday a special train with about 450 excursionists from Bangiora Arrived in Ashburton at about half-paßt eleven. The excursion was promoted by the Friendly Societies at Rangiora, and the beauty of our Domain was considered to be attractive enough to make the Domain the scene of the picnic Immediately on the arrival of the train the excursionists swarmed into the Domain where four coppers for the boiling el water were at work, and soon a welcome sup of tea was under way, and the visitors enjoyed it al fresco in really beautiful weather. In the afternoon the Domain wae a busy scene. A cricket match had been arranged between an Ashburton team and one made up from the visitors, and this filled up the afternoon. A number of cyclists, too, kept up an apparently purpose* less hobby-horse round ot the track. They might have had some enjoyment in riding round and round in this way, and showing off their paceß, but it would have been more courteous to the visitors if the track had been kept clear, so that the cricket match could have been enjoyed from the boundary without interruption by the devotees of the wheel. The Rangiora Brass Band accompanied the excursionists and played selections during the day in the Domain, and there was also a phonograph ab work doing good business! The visitors spoke in glowing terms©! the beauty of the Domain, most of them never having expected to see such a beauty spot in our midst, Ab half-past four the happy party went away again in their special train, amid the cheers of a large number of townspeople who had gathered on the platform. Many of the lads wouid have enjoyed a ewim in the baths, but as the keys of the dressing room were in the custody of some officer of the Club and could not be got at conveniently, the young fellows had to forego what would have been a welcome pleasure indeed.

COMMERCIAL.

RAKAIA MONTHLY BALB. Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., report as follows :— At Rakaia njcnthly sale on Thursday there was a good attendance of the public, bat a small yarding. Fair prices were realised. We sold fat crossbred wethers at 10s 7d, a nice line of crossbred hoggets at Us 6d, shorn crossbred ewes (fat) 5s 3d, shorn crossbred hoggets si, shorn crossbred two tooths 63, full-mouth merino ewes with 100 per cect of lambs 6s 6d • 1 bullock £7,1 dry cow £4. Several milch cows were offered, but there was no demand. We also Bold a quantity of harness at full value, and two tons of Derwenfe potatoes at 4s per sack.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

An Australian Contralto.

London, October 7 Miss Ada Oroesley the Australian contralto, has appeared with great success in " Elijah," at Birmingham.

Defeat for Germany.

Bebuk, October 6 The German colonial party denounce the terms of settlement arranged by the Franco-German Convention in re gard to Togoland and the Dahomey Hinterland, West Africa, They regard the result of the Convention as a severe defeat for Germany.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Income Tax.

Hobart, October 7

A deputation asked the Colonial Treasurer to remove the income tax. In reply, he stated that Ministers were prepared to make a reduction and remove the inquisitorial features, but rather than go beyond this he would resign.

1 Actions Against Newspapers

Sydney, Octeter T. It is understood that forty 0! th© ininera who attended a meeting of strikers on the night on which the explosion occurred in the Lucknow mine have issued writs for £5000 each against the Herald and Teltegraph; and Mr Jiogk, the manager of the mine, has entered an action against tha newspapers for the manner in which) they reported the occurrence, andSi against the manager for his telegram to» the 33cretary of the Company, detail ing the matter.

Murder*

Wnile arresting a maa, Constable Murrow was knocked dow n ' by another man named Conway, Sustaining such injuries that he r*; ie( j shortly after. Oonway has bee^ committed for trial for murder

Preserving Hides.

I Brisbane, October 7 Two new companies have been regis tered, one with a capital of £70,000 to carry out an improved process of preserving hides and preliminary tanning, and the other with a capital of £100,000 to undertake the export of meats and deal with station produce and live stock.

__ Tflß ABBBOfeTQft GiDAADIAJy s fKIDAS, OCTOBEK .£■ im.



MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 2i;OASBB 4 JALHS. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 a CASEB. \ M. &T. / \ A / P*UNTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS , .- OILCLOTHS ■>&■• OREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBEELLAS. TO ARRIVE SBPT. 6, S.S, AOTEA S 10 OASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES,] DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. FOUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard. A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS /COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins, Crepona, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, Ac, &c, IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSMATERIALS. Serges, jLuatres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies,| &c, &c. A CHOICE SELECTION! NEW CLOTHING MEN'S ■ MERCERY «~rg.fs^ LOWEST CAShIpKICES.^3 CfASH DEAPEE & CLOTHIEE, TANCEED STEEET. LAST THREE DAYS OF McDonald & mcdiarmid's great removal sale. BARGAINS, BARGAINS, BARGAINS. BE SURE YOU CALL AKD SECURE THEM. DRESS & FASHION.™™ ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING A FASHIONABLE SELECTION OF New Spring Goods . . in millinery, mantles, capes, blouses, prints, KIW DRESS FABRICS, RIBBONS, LACES, FALL NETS, GLOVES COESETS IN ALL THE LEADING MAKES, , UMBRELLAS, FLO WEW, RIBBONS, BOOTS & SHOES, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, etc., , msjpjscxiorsr invjexjbud. ANDREW ORR.



Henry Zander ! ! ! Startling Announcement. ! I ! £10,000 £10,000 WORTH OF STOCK TO BE REALISED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UYJRBYIHING MTJSX mm sold, HAVING definitely decided upon giving up THE WHOLE OF MY BETAIL BUSINESS, I would draw everybody's attention to the faotthat the whole stook, consisting of goods to the value of OVER 3^10,000, will be offered to the public at UNHEARD OF PRICES. This ia no sham advertisement, and Store* keepers, Farmers, and Stationholders will do well to lay in a stock, aa suoh an opportunity waa never offered, nor'will be [offered again in Ashburton. HEBE AME A, FEW STRICTLY CASH. (p. Groceries. BEST SUGARS. Fairy mead, China, Queensland 2£d per lb 13s 6d per 701b bag. Colonial Candleß .„ 4d per lb by the box Currants (machine dressed) ... 4^dperlb English Paraffiae Candles from 6|d perlb Search, in lib boxes , 4dper box Oatmeal, 2s 9d per 851b bag, (best quality) Kerosene, 6i 6d per tin, 12s 9d per case Tea. ~A good Panyong, strong liquor, by the half oheat lOd per lb Tea.—(Blended) in lib packets and 101b tins ... Is perlb Tea—Arab, in tins and packets 1b 6d per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 4s iOd perlb ETC., ETC., ironmongery. Steel Horee ■) old price 369, 38*, 40s, 42s Collars j now, 25a, 28a, 30s, 3ls. Bedsteads—At a reduction of 50 per cent on present prices. Wire netting ... lfd per yd by the coil Swiss Watches ... , M ... 5s each Register Grates > old price, 20s, 19s, 18s > now, 13s, 12a 11s. Tools, Knives and Forks, Builders requisites, etc., too numerous to mention, AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE COST. Crocker j. Toilefc ) old price, 22s 66, 18s, 15s, Sets. } 12« 6d; ) now, 12«, 9s, 7s 6d, 6s 6d. Cups and Saucers . M ... 3s per dozen Plates—(Dinner), 4s; (Dessert), 3s per dozen. Brown Teapots, large, .« 9d and Is each Fancy Teapots 2s each Lamps, Glassware, etc., equally reduced. FOR CARPETS & LINOLEUMS, WINDOW BLINDS & OILCLOTHS No Reasonable Offer Refused. Seeds. Red Clover Seeds (beat), ... 6d per lb Cow Grass (best), «* M 6d per lb Rye Grass, (machine dressed), 3s 6d 'per bushel. Imported Mangel Seeds, ... 9d perlb Colonial Mangel Seed ... 6d par lb AND OTHER SEEDS AT LESS THAN COST PRJCE. CATALOGUES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION. This Genuine Sale will only be for a short time, and the remaining stock will then be Sold by Auction, THEEEFOEE COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS HENRY ZANDER.



MEW ' ZEALAND- ■ CLOTHING FACTORY. XO ATHLETKB AJNJD TTfE are now showing the Latest 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 Sashes Cricketing Belts, eto, HALLENBTEIN BROS. & CO., JA. 6. BARTON, Manager. 1 I a P-i & — s i * «i9i ia s g 5II! § Ph SggSs g■' %*z% Ph ■ iBBS S <| Do fo I ouya/jygr^e/m//a/w/7S\ [ b inslsfjm^wng:'*^ I (Awarded Co/ddfH/S//i>*rffiei/afc) 1 cmo/ito/?B£m£pms\ T/}eyarepurea/?(fwMescme\ 9 Me vest moneya/icf • experience cap Am Largest safe f/?Msf/<3/as/a. \ SOLD BY ALL GROCERS GJaurch Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. j COMPIRMATION CLASSES. i (In the Church) Thursday, for men, 7.30 p.m. Saturday, for men, 2.30 p.m. MEETINGS, Em, Friday—Choir Festival Service, 7.30 p.m. Special sermon by the Vicar, offertory in aid of St. Mary's Refuge Home, Christchurch. SUNDAY SERVICES, 8.30, Holy Communion; 11.0, Morning Prayer ; 3 0, Dromore (Mr T. A, Gates); 3 30, Holy Baptism; 6.30, Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



Keating's Powdkr destroys buga, fleas, moths, beetles, and alt other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of thin powder i 3 extraordinary, Its is perfectly olean in application. See the article you purchase is "KeatingV" imitations an noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, §d, 1-, and, 3b 6d eu-ob, by all ohemiiti* i



Holloways Pills.—Pure Blood.—When the blood is pare, its circulation calm and -.'quible, and the netvas well strung, we are well. These Pills possess a marval ions power in securing these essentials of health by purifying, regulating, and ■strengthening thefluidisandsolids. Hollo w.iy's Pills can be confidently recommended no all persons suffering from disordered iigestion. or worried by nervous fancies, or neuralgic pains. They coorjet acidity md heariburn, dispel .-ick headache, quicken the action of the liver, and act as ttceratives and gentle aperients. The weak and delicate may take them without fear. Hollo way's Pills are eminently serviceable to invalids oi irritable con stitution, as they rai^e the action of every organ to its natural standard, and unlver* sally excise a cilaung aad sedative In*