PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1898. Local and General.

Horse Paradk. — Entries for the horse parade close with the Secretary to-morrow evening, at 5 o'c'ock.

•' Greater Britain." — In his last article published m the Yorkshire Weekly PPosyl y Sir Charles Dilke says that" the term Greater Britain is misleading to foreigners, and he instances a case m which the French journal Fizard had rendered the phrase into .French [as "La Plu Grande Britigue " — the highest Britannia. PrijKh Poultry. — The proprietor of the Pelham Poultry Yard?, Ashburton, have just received a tine trio of Partridge Cochins ! from the yards of a gentleman m New South Wales, who has made his bieed a specialty for many years although he has never exhibited. The birds (a cockerel, hen, and pullet) are admirable specimens of this handsome variety of the Cochin. Timabu Supreme Court. —At the Supreme Court, Timaru, yesterday, there were only two criminal cases sot down for hearing, one of them- from Ashburton — the case of James Gill, charged as under— (l) with stealing a mare, the property of D. Thomas, auctioneer, at Ashburton on ' November last ; (2) with depriving D. I Thomas the grantee of a certain security by selling it ; (3) with obtaining 10s by means of false pretences from Thomas Hickman, with intent to defraud. The evidence was the same as that given m the Court below. Gill was found guilty and sent to guol for three months. Wirepulling at Rampstead. — An aspi rant for parliamentary honors at the hands of the Ashburton constituency sent the following message the other day to each of the candidates for the position of Commis sioner of. the Hampstead Town Board : — "I hold thirty votes m the hollow ot my hand." It is a good-sized hand. "Come and see me." Most of the candidates were not taking any — but not all. We shall know to-night when the result of the elec tion is made known whether these thirty votes h*ve turned the scale. Bub isn't it a shame to disturb the peace of 'Appy 'Amp stead by introducing such tammany tricks ! The Encycjle.— We have received from Mr Galbr-u h, of the Waihi Miner, a full account of a new invention which has been provisionally patented by him, and which he thinks will effect a revolution m vehicular traffic. The invention appears to consist of a travelling rail which can be easily attached to the wheel of any vehicle, motor car, or looomotive now m use, cr bicycle wheels, A vehicle provided with this apparatus could, the inventor contends, carry with it and constantly lay down and travel over its own railway. Notwithstanding that we have before us a diagram of the machine patented by Mr Galbraith, we ara unable to give a full description owiug to our limited space ; but we feel sure that every person m New Z.'a'and or outside of it — not interested | otherwise — will hail with satisfaction the | improvement m loaoraotion promised by Mr i Galbraith. Two HEROES.— "Never mind, I stopped my engine." These wore almost the dying words of one of the railway heroes who lost his life at the post of duty on the Great Western Rxilway m July last. Waller Peart, tho man whose words we have quoted, was diiving the express from Windsor to Paddington, and had with him as fireman John Dean. One of ihe connecting rods of the engine went wrong, and caused the water to escape. The force of the escape enveloped the two men m steam, cinders, I burning coal, and scal-Ung water. Th«y stuck to their posts bravely, and by apply- I ing the brake Peatt, no doubt, prevented a very serious catastrophe. Peart and Dean diod doing a courageous and noble deed. I Peart'a simple Btory, i\b extracted from him at the hospital, brings a lump into the throat of the reader. "Never mind," he said, when his injuries wera attended to, "I stopped my engine. How's my poor mate ? ' " Struck a Snag." — The Waharapa Daily Tunes relates the fate which befell a swagger who, a few days ago, strolled up to the house of an athletic young settler at Mangamahoe and accosted his wife with, " Hullo, missus, is yer kettle boiling?" The woman was somewhat taken aback, but answered that it was not. He at once remarked, " Oh, well, p'raps yer kettle's on for washing up, so you'd better make us some tea." The good dame, alarmed at the fellow's manner, which wi« even more objectionable than his word", retreated into the house, and the visitor actually followed her. But her husband happened to be at home, and when he appeared on the scene just m time, the next few minutes proved interesting, for the young fellow literally wiped tho ve.'andah flbor with the visitor ; punched his head, blackened his eyes, and then picking up the limp and inert miss of creß-fallen impudence dragged ib down the paddock and threw it over the fence.

The Show. — For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows aud holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &.C, for the approaching summer to call eably. We have just opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and^ durable suitings, tci, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur ton, comprising $!] the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15a 6d per pair (usual prices 22a 6d to 255) ; and m saddle tweeda : Suits #3 10s and trousers to measure 17a sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. — Cbaiqhkad and Bbkbyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash burton.

M. DE ROUGEMONT.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, September 20 Tbero is but little doubt that M. de Rougeuiont is identical with Henri Giien, late a resident of Sydney, who some years ago spent some time m the South Seas and the Torres Straits fisherjep, He used to recount thrilling tales of his adventures to his children, one of whom bears the name of Cecil do Rougemoafc Grien. 3iis wife re cently received a letter from her brother-in-law m Switzerland, stating that her husband was then spending a holiday m that country. The wife ! has identified a portrait m the Wide \ World Magazinp as that .pi her hus band.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association -By Electric i Telegraph Wellington, September 20 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. SECOXD BEADIN«S. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill (a short measure with regard to stamp duty on native leases), and the Shearers' Accom modation Bill (to amplify the provisions of section 52 of the Factories' Act, were read a second time after brief discussion. IN COMMITTEE. The Immigration Restriction Bill was considered m committee. At clause 3 " persons prohibited from landing io New Zealand," Mr Scotland moved to strike out section 1 which provides for a rudimentary educational test. The amendment was negatived on a division, and the clause passed unaltered.

The remaining sections of the Bill were adopted without material alteration, and the third reading made an order of the day for the next afternoon.

Clause 44 of the Animals Protection Bill was further debated m Committee, but no progress was made, determined opposition being shown by Mr McCullough, Mr Lee Smith, Mr Rige, Mr W. C. Smith, and others, to the proposal to enforce the pay ment of a licence for shooting native game. Leave was eventually given to sit again. The Council rose at 4 45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House mefa at 2.30 pm. FIRST BEADING. The Inspection of Sohoola Bill (Mr Gil fedder) was introduced and read a first time. RETURNS. Returns dealing with the following subjects were ordered : — The present out puts and value of bullion from the Waihi mines ; the probable coat of firewood two years hence provided none is imported ; the expenses m connection with cropping by the Government of the Pomahaka estate ; the amount of ploughing done by the State on the Otahu estate and the coßt of same, and details of the cost of the Police Commission. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. On the motion of the Premier it was resolved that on mid after Wednesday, the 2lat September, Government busi ness for the remainder of the session take precedence of other business on Wednesdays. The Premier moved that oq Monday, September 26, and for the remainder of the session, the House shall sib on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. for the transaction of Govern ment! business only, with the exception of the first Monday, on which certain private members' Bills and local Bills will be taken. After a short debate the motion was agreed to. SECOND READINGS. The second reading of the Native Lands Settlement and Administration Bill and Landless Natives Bill were agreed to, and the mensurea referred to the Native Affairs Committee. COMiMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The House went into Committee ot Supply on the General Estimates. Class 3— Colonial Treasurer's Department, £36,789. Mr Pirani said that the time had arrived when the House should devote their atten tion to the perquisites to highly paid officials, and as an indication that the sys tem of bonuses and of giving officials under hand increases should be done away with, he moved that the salary of the Secretary to the Treasury, £709, be reduced by £1. The Premier taid that the Government had m its servioo men who, m his opinion, and gauged by what was paid outside, were considerably under-paid. An efficient officer m the Treasury saved the colony money. Iv the discussion which ensued the opinion was expressed that when it was intended to increase the salary of an official it should be clearly shown. DiscuESion on Mr Pirani's motion con tinued and was proceeding at the 530 p.m. a^ij utnment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Pirar.i said he was willing to withdraw his motion if the Premier promised that no bonus or emolument be given to any member m the Civil Service unless such bonus is p'aceel on the Estimates opposite the salary of the official receiving it. '1 he Premier pointed out that a similar official m Queensland was paid £1500. The remarks made that afternoon respecting the Secretary of the Treasury lud been un merited. After a shorb diacußeion the motion was negatived on the voices. Friendly Societies — Registry Office, i £1330. The vote passed. Land and Income Tax Department, £21505. After discussion the vote was agreed to.

Treasury. — Miscellaneous Services, £6654. Mr Montgomery asked if it were the intention of the Government to abolish the con-ols account, which he considered never hail been popular as a means of investment). The Premier said that so far from doing away with the consols system he believed m its extension, and considered that the people should bo ablo to buy £5 or £10 worth of consols. As to the difference between the interest piid on consols and on Post Office Savings B^uk deposits he pointed out than j the deposits were at call. He intended next session to bring down proposals for the popularisation of consols. ' Mr Tanner pointed out that the difficulty I of negotiation of the consol certificates was the cause of the unpopularity of the system. Mr Montgomery said that consols were only used by capitalists who got 3£ per cent, for their investments, whilst the worker who deposited his savings m the Post Office Saving Bank' got only 2£ per oen*. Mr Pirani said that 3 per cent was being paid oh the business m consols for manage ment, and moved that the salary of the Registrar of Consols be reduped from £50 to £25. Negatived by 27 to 26. Mr Pirani then moved to strike out the item '• other expenses m connection with oonßols, £100." The Premier said that £50 would be sufficient to meet the expenses, and he moved that the vote be reduced by one half. Mr Pirani'a motion wan negatived by 51 to 81, and the Premier's motion agreed to. Mr Duthie moved to reduce the item, " preparation of the new Government code, £200," by £100. There was no justification for the expense, and he objected to the surreptitious manner m which the salary of the Secretary to the Treasury was sought to be increased. The Premier said that it would be the height of ingratitude to an official to reduce the amount as the new code was necessary. After discussion the motion was nega tived by 26 to 25- Mr Kelly moved that the item be reduced by £75, and said that -a strong endeavor ahould bo made to put a stop to the practice complained of. Negatived by 23 to 20, and the vote pgreed to. Glass iy— Justice Department— a dis cussion ensued on the item, clerk £175, also editor Curwin's iudex £50, it being con tended that thia deck was paid for two pears' work as the index only came out every third year, Mr Pirani asked the Minister m charge ;f m view of the news of the death of Sir George Grey, the House would adjourn. " Thfl Hon. Mr Thompson said that he had lot been officially notified of Sir George jfrey's death. After further discussion the vote was agreed to. Mr Duthie moved to report progress. Negatived by 27 to 20. Supreme Court— £6lsl. In the discussion on this vote ib was con endod that the Registrars of the Supreme jourt should be paid a uniform salary hroughoub the colony. The item of contingencies, £2000, elicited .considerab'e debate, several members claim- Qg iv accordance with the Premier's iromise that details of last year's vote under he same head would be supplied. Tho Minister gave the principal items, but was inable to give the amouncs. Mr G. Hutchison claimed that the {mister of Justice had broken the Premier's remise.

Mr Duthie pointed out that the honour of I the Premier was at stake, as Mr Thompson had sacrificed hia pledged word and refused 1 information. At 3-15 & motion to roporb progress was negatived by 20 to 17. S Mr Seddon said there had been no attempt to keep back information, and his promiae had nob been brokeu. These contingencies were not on the same footing as others m the estimates. Mr Lang said that on previous occasions verbal arrangements had been made with Ministers, but m the present case they had , the Premier's undertaking m writing. Mr Seddon said he had never deliberately broken a promiae either m public or private life. c After further discussion the vote waa passed. District, Magistrates, and Warden Courts £44,748. As a protest against the dis proportionate salaries of District Judges and Stipendiary Magistrates, Mr Buchanan moved to reduce the first item of the vote by £50. Mr Thompson stated that Magistrates had been classified, the maximum salary m the first class being fixed at £500, m the second class £450, m the third class £400. A long debate ensued on Mr Lawry's recent statements m connection with Mr i Northcroft. | Mr Seddon said it would be unconstitutional I for a Minister to contradict a statement made by a member of bhe House, and it would be an interference with the liberty of speech if suoh were allowed. Mr Thompson said he would be quite prepared to place before the House Mr Northcrofb'a statements as to Mr Lawry'a allegations, but would not undertake to contradict Mr Lawry's statement* Mr Lawry said ho had no hesitation m saying that all he had said about Mr North croft waa absolutely true. After a further and lengthy debate the motion was negatived, and the vote agreed to. Shortly before seven o'clock Mr Duthie moved to report progress. Mr Seddon asked the House to finish the Justice and Post and Telegraph votes. With respect to the Vancouver and San Francisco mail services he would give the House an opportunity before the Supple mentary Estimates came down to discuss ' them. The motion waa withdrawn. i Much discussion ensued on the Depart ment of Industries and Commerce, which several speakers asserted should be abolished. Mr Seddon s<ud if the Department did not give more satisfaction by nexb session it would be suspended altogether. Mr Duthie moved to strike out the item, promotion of New Zealand produce m the United Kingdom, £250. Negatived by 24 to 14. The remainder of the class was agreed to. Class 5, Post and Telegraph Department : — On the motion of Mr Lethbridge the vote, conveyauce of mails by sea, was reduced by *51 as an indication that the San Francisco service should be taken later. With respect to contingencies m this class Mr Seddon said £146 was for travelling expenses of his private secretary on the occasion of the trip to England. The class was passed and progress was reporteh. The House adjourned at 8 a m;

COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held on Tuesday. Present — Messrs O J. Harper, E. Herring, S. S. Chapman, James Johnston, John Lamlne, John Holmes, M, Stitb, Donald Williamson. Mr Harper was elected chair man for the meeting. IRRIGATION. — SPECIAL ORDER. The special order for the Ruapuna irrigation district wus confirmed. RANCBR, MOUNT SOMEUS. The appointment of Mr W- de B. Compton as ranger for the Mount Bomers road district was confirmed, and he was authorised to impound Btock on County reserves iv the Mount Somers district. FINANCE The Union Bauk resolutions were again brought up, along with a letter from the bank manager, m which he undertook to give tlie Council a month's notice before varying the interest one way or another on tho County Council's account). The reso lutions, modified by the manager's promise, were adopted, KOKKS PROTECTION DISTRICT. Tha annual rate of the Forks protection district was struck. SLAUGHTERHOUSE BY.LAVTS. The slaughterhouse by-lawa were finally adopted. WATER SUPPLY EILL. The Hampstead Town Board wrote, enclosing a resolution c f that body expressing an opinion that the water m the rivers of the county ehould be under control of the County Council.— The letter was received with thanks. N.E. TOWN BELT WATER RACE. The Borough Council wrote declining to assume any responsibility respecting the Allenton water race on the N.E. belt, but aeked the County Council to make the alteration to thia race as requested by the deputation thab waited on the Council, so as to enable the Borough Counoil to properly carry out the work of formation. A lengthy discussion took place on the subject;, the Council finally deciding to adhere to its former resolution regarding it. Mr Holmes said the Council had too long been a we'fc nurse for the borough and its Council, and ifc was quite time that this interesting institution should be allowed to stand on its own feet. Everything the County Council could possibly do for the borough had been done, and m return they had gob hostility, and thab of the most unreasonable kind. Mr Williamson did not think the conduct of the Borough Council had been of the moat admirable kind. THE MILL INTAKE.

The queation of the mill intake was gr raised, and discussed. The question was !- raised on a letter from the Chairman to the c engineer, which letter was read. Ib ran 0 " Wellington, September 7, I^9B. — Dear Sir— One of the resolutions pasßed by the Council last Friday directed you to maintain a the supply of water m the new race, and as t thejaupply m the river runs low, this can only be done by again removing the dam 3 reinstated by the millowners. As I was nob s present at the Council meeting, iam unable . to judge whether the resolution to maintain r the supply was intended to authorise you to 1 resort to this course. Itis therefore necessary that you should ascertain the views of the , Council, and ask their instructions when they , meet on the 20th, as 1 imagine the supply m i the river will hardly fail before that date, i If you think otherwise leb me have your : opinion by telegraph.— Yours, etc , Edward G. Wright. Mr Holmes said that since the last resolution on the subject he had found that the Counoil'B intake was below and not above the mill intake. This very materi ally altered the line of thought! he had followed. He moved that it be an instruc tion to this Council's engineer nob to inter fere further with the intake to the mill race for any purpose withoub the direct authority of the Council. He thought that pending the legal proceedings it was better that nothing further should be done m regard to the obstructions unless something occurred likely to compel action. Mr Chapman seconded the motion. He thought too much responsibility had been laid on the shoulders of the Chairman and the engineer m this matter, and the Council had placed those officers m an unfair PoßltioU. Mr Lambie was of opinion shat the Chair man's letter was a request to the Counoil to instruct the engineer. Mr Williamson saw no reason for tho resolution. They were now meeting almost fortnightly, and there was no immediate prospect of a shortage of water. There was snow enough on vhe hill* to keep tho river ' full for three months, , The Chairman favored the motion, which was carried. RUAPONA WORKS. The engineer was instructed to go on with ( the works as soon as possible. < WINTERSLOVV RON. Mr Donald Cameron wrote, asking for the aid of the engineer m laying out a, track over the run to tho woohhed. — It was £ decided that the engineer's time was too C fully employed to give any assistance m the c direotion asked. = After Borne minor, business the meeting "

SPORTING.

IGMONT SPRING MEETING. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Hawera, September 21 The first day of the Egmont Spring Meeting commenced to-day m fine weather. Results : — First Hurdles, If mile— Marina 1, Trou buiour 2, Nor'west 3. All started. Time — 3 23J D.vi.Jfn I— £3 9j. Hunt Club Stekplkcjiask, three miles — Rglimon I, Woodcock 2, Huulßtnan 3. Five stari.e l ; the only hor ; ea to finish. Time — 5 575. Dividends- £3 15s and £2 12*. First Hack Hurdles, 1£ mile — Cairo 1, Starlight 2, Barbarian 3 A good race. Won by iwo lengths. All started but Koyal Guard Time— 2.s7§. Dividends— £B 3a and £3 5s

Sporting Notos.

The sporting contributor to the NZ. Times (Wellington), writes as follows hi that journal : — A privats letter from Chriatohurch in forms me that it will be a long time before Djin-Djin will Bporb silk again. Trainer Cutta had hopes of not only winning the Hawkes' Bay Guineas, but also the Canter bury Derby, with the horse. A Wellington baoker took £500 about Coeur de Lion's chance io the N.Z. Cup last week* When the French bookmaker was abolished by law and the pair mutuel estab lished, ib was suggested that betting would gradually die out, as the risk of winning a big sum for small stakes would be minimised. The firs day that these machines operated ab Longchampa Manes d'Albiron rolled home, bringing m £260 for sixteen shillings, and down ab Colombes there was something like a repetition of this. In a field of eight, Saacy came m a winner with 1921 franca for ten — m rough numbers, £80 for eight shillings. It is practically impossible to " get at " the Adelaide tote with faked tickets (says a Sydney writer. ) Kach ticket as ißsued is stamped m similar manner to a railroad ticket, so that the number of the horse is indented on the pasteboard. But an ingen ious battler, who would have wriggled through the keyhole of Sheol if there were " mugs "on the other side, got ahead of the machine several time?, though more for moral satisfaction than for any great pecun iary benefit. As he elegantly phrased it 11 the spirit of nark " moved him, When No 3on the card had won a race it was his custom to collect No 8 tickets. By careful manipulation the 8 could be pressed into semblance of a3. Then he would stand out side the crowd at the paying-window and politely request someone with half-a-d zen winning tickets to "collect one for me" Mixed m a number of genuine tickets the fake was rarely noticed, though when the tote clerks balanced afterwards there was trouble.

COMMERCIAL.

* United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Stdnby, September 20 New Zealand potatoes have advanced to £7. A shipment due by the Waka'.ipu is expected to .realise £7 10s. Wellington, September 20 The Agent-General cables as follows : — " Canadian cheese, 403 ; markeb .firm. Choicest Canadian butter, 92* to 96s ; good demand."

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weck'y sale of live stock, poultry, pigs, produce, etc., as under: — Last Saturday I had a good entry of pigs, and the attend ance being large, bidding at times was very spirited. The entry consisted chiefly of stores ami porker?, for which pr cea were quite up to previous Saturday's market, nuckers fetching 7a, weaners 12*, 12g 6d, and • 3', stores 14. 14 1 6d, and 16s, porkers 203, 24h, 263, and 275, 1 sow 20j and 24a. Fowls — O.ily a moderate entry, ranging from 2s to 2s 6d j geese 4a 6:1 to 5s 6J ; tmkeys 7* 6'"l, 8i 6.!, aud 9* — all at per p*ir. In the produce line a slight drop m potatoes was noticed, good eating potatoes Belling from 9j to 10s 6J, seed kidneys from 7a 6d, Bs, and 128 for a special son, and m small lota fd and Id per lb, seed blue derweuts 7j 61 and B, other sorts from $ltold per lb ; potatoes for pig feed 2< 6J and 3s per sack ; carrots 2s and 2s 3d ; wheat Us 6d to 12s 6d ; mangolds 2* per eack. Beef 2d per lb ; second-hand Backs 2J. I also sold a varied assortment of furniture, harness, etc., m Duchess chesb £2 15s, cart saddle and britchen 355, harness £2 5s ; watches, jewel lery, and sundries at satisfactory prices.

SCULLING.

e»— : — United Press Asaooiation — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright i London, September 19 Barry is the favorite for the final heat for the Sportsman Challenge Oup, which will be rowed on Wednesday.

DEATH OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

Tributes From the English Press. United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyrighb London, September Sir George Grey is dead. The immediate cause of death was con gestion of the brain, accompanied by slight paralysis. The Times refers to the deceased statesman's striking, commanding, and domineering personality. The Standard says that Sir George Grey deserves the lasting gratitude of the nation. The Daily News states that he was typical of what was best and strongest m the British race, The funeral ia to take place on Friday, Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 10-20 a-m Guardian Office 10-42 a-m Sydney, September 21 The newspapers contain eulogistic irticles of Sir George Grey's command ing personality and statesmanship.

The Late Empress of Austria.

i United Press Association— By Electric " Telegraph— Copyright. r London, September 19 n The Queen and Prince of Wales " attended service m Crathie Church, 2 near Balmoral, for the Empress of c Austria. b

CABLE NEWS

i United Press Association — By Eleotrio [ Telegraph — Copyright. : Lomdon, September 16 Major Louis William Bode, Royal t Scots Fussiliers has been appointed Commandant of the forces m West > Australia. ' September 20 J Thousands of the Welsh miners have . been disfranchised for accepting parish relief during the strike. Sydney, September 20 Henry Weenan, who was recently convicted of Customs frauds, has been declared insane/ and removed to an asylum. The steamer Gertie, which went ashore on the West Australian coast on the voyage from the Oape to Wan ganui, and was floated off, has arrived at Newcastle, where she loads coal for / Wanganui,

LAWN TENIS.

Ibo following are the handicaps and the draws for the first round of the tournament for Mrs Henry Zander's trophies. One set ci ihirty-tive points is to be played, and the farst round must be finished by October 14: — Mrs Hugo Friedlander and Mr Seymour, rec 10 point*, v Miss J Shury and Mr L J Hobb-s, rec 14 points. Miss Dickenson aud Mr L A Nicoll, rec 13, v Miss Bell and Dr Maude, rec 15 Miss Pilbrow and Mr W Johnston, rec 14, v Miss W Pumell and Mr fc£ H Fooks, rec 7. MUs W Orr and Mr J Friedlautler, rec 10, v Miss A G Orr and Mr A Jones, rec 18. MiBB M Fullerton and Dr Bolger, rec 17, v Mias X Orr and Mr G F B'.imond, scr. Miss 1) Fullerton and Mr C D Hardie, rec 16, v Mias M Fooks and Mr D Grant, reo 11. Mias N Fooks and Mr J M Dawson, rec 12, v Miss Deacon and Mr P H Cox, rec 10. Mrs P H Cox and Mr J Snodgrass, rec 20, v Miss Sfcandish and Mr G Friedlander, reo

Mrs D Zander and Mr R Shorlsnd, rec 5, v Mua Fox and Mr R H Upton, reo 11.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 9 45a-m., Guardian Office 10-25 a-m China Wakening 1 Up. London, September 20 A Reuter's telegram from Pekin states that the Emperor has caused Pekin and other cities to be placarded with an edict announcing his intention to copy the beat points of western civi lisation, and to establish a postal ser vice. The Emperor authorises every body to memorialise the throne, and directs the publication monthly of accounts of the Government receipts and expenditure. A Pekin correspondent states that, as a result of the pressure brought to bear by Great Britain, the Tsung-li- Yamen have instructed the Chinese Director of Railways to conclude the Neushang railway loan with the Hong Kong-Shanghai Bank. International Disarmament St. Petersburg, September 20 Germany, Austria, and Italy, acquiesce m the Czar's proposal con vening a Conference to consider inter national disarmament on the condition that the present possessions of the various nations be maintained. Spain, Turkey, and Greece have promised to send representatives to the Conference.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE

United Press Association — By Electric ' Telegraph— Copy right. Received- Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 11-15 am, Guabdiajt Office 11-37 a-m Oandia, September 20 Relying on Admiral Noel's pledge of protection, the Mussulmans are dis arming willingly and the insurgents have promised not to make an attack .

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 12, 11.15 a-m, Guabdian Office 11-37 a«m New York, Septemher 20 Five regiments from San Francisco will reinforce the American troops at Manila. Aquinaldo controls 30,000 troops m the Philippines. Madrid, September 20 The West Indian steamer has arrived at a Spanish port with 1,300 troops from Cuba. There were 126 ; deaths during the voyage.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

united Press Association— By Electric Telogrsph— Copyrighb Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 9.45 a m., Guardian Office, 10 25 a.m. Paris, September 20 The Duke of, Orleans has issued a ! mainfesto m conneotion with the Dreyfus case. He violently condemns the ministry for becoming accomplices m a plot to ruin the army. General Zurlinden has been reappointed military Governor of Paris and a member of the Council of War.

News m Brief.

Messrs John Orr and Go. advertise thab they have reduced the price of flour by £2 10d per ton. Mr A. P, Williamßon, cash draper and clothier, Tancred Street, has a new adver tiaement m another column, announcing the opening up of new spring goods m all the latest fashions. The annual reunion m connection with the Ashburton Presbyterian Church will be held to morrow (Thursday) evening, m the Oddfellows' Hall, commencing with tea at six o'clock. The Pride of Wakanui Lodge, No. 32, will oalebrate their ninth anniversary on Friday next with a tea and concert"; tea at 5.30, concert at 8. A drag will leave the Ash burton Post Office for the Wakanui main school at 6 30. Mr D. Thomas holds his horse fair to morrow m the Arcade, and will offer a cata logue of abonb eighty, amoDgst which will be found special consignments from Dunedin and Oamaru. Farmers and others requiring useful animals should attend this sale. A meeting of the Committee of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held last evening— all the members present. Correspondence was read from several gentleman accepting honorary positions on the Club and enclosing donations towards the Club's funds. It was reported that all arrangements m connection with the road race, which takes place to morrow, and m which an unusual amount of interest appears to be taken, were complete. Ten new members were elected, and after the transaction of other routine business the Committee adjourned. Members will see by advertisement elsewhere that they are requested to meet ab the Post Office at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, to take part m tho opening run,

tftilS ASHBUKIOIS GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, J3EPTEMBEB 21, 1888



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Rev. E. Edwerd pastor of the Engliah Baptist Church of Miners ville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He Bays, " A few applications of this liniment prove- of great service to me. It subdued the m flammation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profib by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me." For sale by Asn- BURTON DRUG COMPANY. Chamberlain's Cong-fa Itemeily.' This remedy is intended espeoialiy for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and ufluenza. It has become famous for its cures of these diseases, over a large part of the civilized world. The most flattering testimonials have been received, giving accounts of its good works ; of the aggrava- ting and persistent coughs it has cured j <>|d^H severe colds that have yielded promptl^^^^^^H its soothing effects, and of the dzaj^^^^^M attacks of croup it has cured.^fl^^^^^^^H the life of the child. The^g^^^^^^^^^H it for whooping cough j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l robs that disease of s^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l quences. Sold by 1 '



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To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dv Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- neas and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of Btampa. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpylensa; Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Shaw on reoeipt of atampo.



Friedlander Bros., Limited, j ¥OR SALE, i 11/IOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRIOULTUHAL SALT, CHKAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. QA ACRIS SECTION AT MU.THVJKN. j TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Acres of First-class Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is well fenoed and subdivided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "VT O T HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auotion, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR SALE- SEED BARLEYJ ' PERFECTLY CLEAN : FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. "TITTiS offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at li3t prices less tho usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can ; deliver ex our Stores or direct from the | Factory. KRIEDLANDER Bros, Ltd , I¥^E HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Uluck Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown iv tie O;unaru distiict. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double tnachiuo dreastd Rygraßß, Colonial Cowgrats and Red Ctover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and '■ Cocksfoot. These Seeds ate all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. Wo are prepared to give our^Olienta very lowest quotations.. FRIEDLANDEB BROS., LIMITED. CHURCH SERVICES. T. S T ±Tp HE N ' OHUR OH, ABhburtoc. WEDNESDAY, ST. MATTHEW'S DAY Choir Festival Service, 7.30 p.m THURSDAY— Confirmation Class (men • and women), 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY- Confirmation Class, 230 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, September 25. 8.30 a.m.— Holy Communion 11  — Morning Prayer 3.0 p.m.— Sejifield, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.0 p.m.— Dromore, Mr Gates. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. WANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boon and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest raes posdble, for Cash. Now is an opportunity fop those who are m search of reliable goods. As u.ual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisot:, Tho Haljl Boot Depot, Ashburton. T. H. Undrill J [b. undrill.;] -■ ■ ■■—-- *"> EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. j T H UNDRILL AND CO., i T7l URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ( JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ( TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ( Private Address, Peter Street, directly t behind Oddfellows 9 Hall ; also care of » Mr T. Andrews, Eaßt Beib. 2 j MONEY, MONEY. MONEY. t [HAVE MONEY mi n any Bums to lend on approved freehold security at lowest ' ates of interest. Also seaall sums for 1 hort periods. a CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade <i FOR ""SALE. J li BARGAIN.— Owner leaving the District, t HOUSE of fiye Boojtns, Scullery, Wash- ai house, etc., J acre land, well planted nth fruit treeß, situate m TanpredT Street J* ast. B ] Also—Several Houses to bo LET. *» CHAS. J. STYCHE, ? jK>6 Arcade g 19 Bvmt



EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostume Uloths, ls^9d, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 99. Black and Colored Melton Clolhß, 2s 3d, 2s lld, bought to sell ab Is 6d, Is lld Black Caßhmereß, Is 9d, bought to sell at ... ,- — .*. Is 3d Bbck and Colored Velveteens, Is 9d, bought to sell at .„ .„, .„ la 4d Lt dies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22s 6d, 23s 6d, 25a 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15a 6d, 16a 6d, bought to sell ab ... 8s 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, sid, bought to Bell ab „. 3£<J Striped Turkish Towels, 10id, bought to sell at M , M IM >M 6id Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell ac ._ .„ ... .„ .„ 7Jci Boxeß of 2.dozen Safety Pins, 4|d, bought to sell at aM .... ... 3d IN Conjunction with the above Special Prices^ we]offer to make (m our j,best style and finish) Costumes tret Clot h specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3Os complete, MITCHELL & TURNER. JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BKAUTJFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. "New Easy," "F. & N," "Columbia," LAWN MOWERS AT tTvBri.ISG PRICES. SPADES, RAKE?, HOES, FOBKS, and all Garden Tools by Best Makers. The Largest Assortment and lowest Prices of any firm m Aihburton. Q OCO YARDS FOWL KEITrNG to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING lAli TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Op3ned our New Seaso ,'s Supply of FISHING TACKLE, and requeatfan early inspection* LIOENJSES M\Y BE OBTAINED FROM VB, WE CLAIM FOR THE 1 WAYFRLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKKR. : Our Third Sbipmont tbiß Snnson is Just Landing, and.; we will b* able to supply Cwstsmere without delay.