Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1898.

Apropos of the assassination of the Austrian empress, the following from files received by THE LITE AUSTRIAN the August mail EMPRESS. may not be

uninteresting: —

Although it has been known for some i time past that the health of the Austrian Empress is not satisfactory, the following official announcement, made m Vienna, has created consider able excitement throughout Austria- Hungary : — <c Her Majesty the Em press and Queen will go to the baths at .Nauheim about the middle of July to undergo the regular cure there. The

august lady has for some time euffnred

from anaemia, This, during the winter, was augmented by severe neuritis, to which must be added total sleeplessness,

lasting for weeks. The final result was a moderate expansion of the heart. There is no cause for immediate con cern if the patient keeps perfectly quiet, but the Empress' physicians , agreed to advise the use of the baths of Nauheim, according to the method practised there, which is intended to strengthen the muscles of the heart." This official communication will no doubt have a very depressing effect upon the forthcoming Jubilee celebrations. The Empress has long had an armchair weighing machine beside her bed, and daily checks her weight herself. She reduces or increases her nourishment accordingly. Now the Emperor's anxiety has convinced her that she must consult mon of science, she has promised to take more suitable food, and to give up walking long distances, When Professor Nothnagel visited her at Cape Martin, two ye%rs ago, he found her half-starved, and, ns he said, only fit to keep to her bed, Yeb she was walking daily. She looked for some interest that might absorb her, and proposed to translate Shakespeare's dramas into Greek. But this was considered arduous work, and she was advised to resort to some lighter employment. She will now attempt to put on record the impressions received by her during her frequent journeys by sea and land. The Imperial family have left Vienna together for Ischl, where the Empress will stay two weeks, preparing herself for the cure at JVnuheim.

Local and General.

Forpk Parade.- -There a ea large num ber ofeutresf>r the horse parade, whici will bo held m Moua Square tomorrow.

J-üb.mkrced Trhasukk —The Auckland Star reports that the expedition to dive for valuables at the wreck of the Tasmania is now fitting out m Auckland, the old ketch Perseverouce being equipped for the purpose. Mr Pascoa is to be the diver m charge of the operations.

CoACHMKN AND STRAW Hats.— A note worthy and novel testimony to tho hot weather recently r xporienoid m England was witne&eed at Kingston-on-Thamea one day m August, when a titled lady was driven m a brougham by liveried servants wearing straw hate iv place of the usuall ccckaded silk top hats. j

Tub Du&t Ftorm.— The settlers at High-' bank will doubtless be feeling somewhat sore nt the insecurity of the tenure on which they hold their land — a good deal of it having been founi down at the Beach this afternoon, m a state which absolutely defied identification. As a witty Ashburtonite remarked — " There's too much Highbjknk m the weather."

No Smoking.— la the voetibule of tho County Council chambers has recently been erected a board bearing the legend "N<> smoking allowed." This remiods us of a notice m the vestibule of the barriatera' entrapes co the Supreme Court, Melbourne, " Any person spitting m this vestibule will be prosecuted." In the dress circle of the Britannia Theatre, Hoxtoo, is the following suggestive notice, ••• You are requested not to epit into the pit."

Canterbury Museum.— Through the pourteßy of Captain Wilson, of s.s. Onda, the Indian section of the Canterbury Museum has been enriched by the addition of some verj rare apd ancient figures of Buddha, found by Captain Wiison himself, m a cave near Maulmain, Burma, and a basket made from an elephant's font. The figures of Buddha are, at least, 600 years old, and comprise one m white marble, one m wood, and two m terra cotba or clay.

Through tub Fire— Mr Cuthbertson to-day, m the ordinary course of business received from the North Island a parchment certificate of title. 1 hero is nothing extraordinary m this, as legal gontlciyien often p»B8 Buch titles through their hands. This onp, however, had a special characteristic of its own. The parchment sheet had at one time been aboub fifteen inch a t quire, but it has lain m a fire residing safe during the process of a fire, and the heat has eontrueted it to about five inobes square. The free, bold writing of the clerkly hand who drew ib has been reduced to almost microscopic proportions, but the writing has lost none of its beauty as a piece cf penmanship, and the colors m the little plan showing the ground are as bright as they were on the day when the artist fist drew the plan. The whole thing could now, without folding, be pub into one's vest pocked.

Inquest. — At the inquest at Christchurch on Thursday on the body of Thomab Whitaker, who fell off a railway carriage on Wednesday afternoon, and died shortly afterwards, the jury returned a verdict that deceased met his death by accidentally falling from a, railway carriage cf th>- Aehburton-Chriatchurch tram, and added a rider to the effect that a cord should be run through the carriages, no that driver and guard could be communicated witli m case of accident.

The House of Commons Post Office. — The Postmaster of th« House of Commons has made up his annual budget, which con tains some interesting items. During the session not le«e than 1,351,720 letters have passed through t' c office. Id is significant i hat whiles over 800,000 were received, only 550,600 were posted. j n the matter of telegrams, the d fference is on the other tide. Whilst members rrc ived 15,477 telflgrams, they despatched 23,312. 31,630 31,630 Piess mesaage3 were sent out.

A Novel Cricket Match. — On the voyage of the Gothic from London (reports the New Zealand Times) a cricket match Ladies v Gentlemen was played, resulting m an easy win for the latter, though they were made to don skirts and hats to equalise matters. The ladies made a very poor ex hibition, and oould scarcely do anything but shriek with laughter at the antics of their opponents m feminine attire. Mr J. Allen, M.H.R. for Bruce, acted as Chairman of the Sporta Committee throughout the trip m a capable manner.

The Last oy an old Soldier.— Richard Wainwright, who was a member of the famous Life Guards for several years, and afterwards a footman m the service of the Queen, died m the Giaborne Hospital a few days ago, aged 89 years. Wainwright was present at the Queen's coronation as one of the Guard of Honor. When the Waikato war broke out he enlisted for service, and was m several actions, eventually being wounded When he was a member of the police force two natives committed a murder at) Cloudy Bay, Nelson, and Wainwright was sent out to apprehend them. He caught them single-handed, and marched them a distance to the boat, m which he took them to Wellington.

Sunday Funerals. — The practice of unnecessarily holdrng funerals on Sunday is being discouraged by the clergy m Auckland. At a recent meeting m the vioarage at El'erslie, a committee was appointed to consult with the Ministers' Association on the suhjectof Sunday funerals. The meeting considered tha% excepting m cases of necessity, funerals should take place on week days. Should the Minister*' Association agree with this view of the question, circulars will be forwarded to the undertakers informing them of the decision arrived at. At the same meeting a resolu tion wivs passed by a narrow majority protesting against the extension of hotel licenses till 11 o'clock.

WEDDING.

Pritchard— Stock.

A large number of frieuda assembled at St. Stephen's Church on Thursday to witness the union m the bonds of matrimony of George, eldest bog of Me T. Pritcshard, with Mary Augusta, eldest daughter of Mr D. Stock, of Aahburton, The biide, who was given away by her father, wore a very becoming dress of rich figured lustre trimmed with real lace cream silk ribbons and sprays of orange blossoms, and wore a handsome bridal veil with initiate worked m two corner?, sprays being worked io the other two corners. Two of the bridesmaids' dresses were of fawn French serge trimmed with eau-de-Nile ailk and guipure insertion, aud the two little girls m blue figured lustre completed the* group, each carrying hand some bouquets. The whole of the bride's and biidesnuids' dre3sea were supplied ly the Ashburton Drapery Company, aud were greitly admired. Mr James Pril chard acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, and as (he wedding party Itft the church the wedding marcn was played by Miss Hamil toD, and the bells rang out a merry peal. The bridil p»rty ,\cre then driven to the Orange Hali, where the wedding breakfast was' laid, and the usual toasts honored. The evening saw the hall alive with friends who came to j )in m the festivities, and dancing waa kept up with much 6pirit tiil early morn, to music by Mrs Claridge. At intervals 80D«s, step dances, etc , were introduced, and a jolly time was spent. The bride was the recipient of a large number of proaents, and many were tho good wishes for a long and happy union. Mr Georga Pritchard waa for a cumber of years ou the staff of the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, but being one of the lucky ones at the ballot, secured a Bection at Marawiti, where we trust he and hia wife may live

long iq prosperity,

CYCLING.

The Ariels' Opening; Run and

Itoad Itace.

Porfect weather favored the Ariel Bicycle Club yesterday when their first meeting of the season came off. About 230 a large number of the public mustered near the Post Offije where the start for the annual procession was to be made. There were alao a great) many cyclists, besides the competitors for the road race, the latter m cycling costume. Fully twenty minutes were tpent here while Messrs Cooper and B*rton photographed them. It would perhaps be more satisfactory to the public if this inevitable ceremony were performed earlier— or ab le'isb at a time that would enable that portion of the public who go to nee the race, and who havalittle leisure, to leave this interesting part ofthe programme out of their calculations. There ib another point which this prolonged exposure of the r.ders, supposed to be costumed for racing, bo the g Z9 of the crowd, brings into prominent notice and that is the extreme latitude allowed by the cyclinj* authorities m the matter of dress, or rather undress. Ib is understood that m all sports ab which hdies are expected to be present, men who compete are to be clothed "from neck to kuee." Why cyclists should be less careful of the proprieties than swimmers is a puzzle to. moat people." When the photographing was over the cyclists mads a procession headed by the competitors and after passing through the principal streets finally came to a halt near the Central Hotel, whence the starters were sent away by Mr R. J. Henry a few minutes past three. The following is a brief description of the race as reported from differenb points of the journey ;— All the starters went away at a good bat, bub very soon want of condition began to tell. The first to drop out was Knox, who gave up his maohine to D. Feohney, who had just come to, grief ab the first water race, and who pluckily pursued his journey. fleasley had to stop aa his tyre burst, and Cites pulled up. M. Baker rounded the turn first, olosely followed by E. Johns and E. Willis. Shortly after this they came to the last wafcerVu.ce on the Beach Road which they negotiated m the same order. Here Johns cams to grief, and shortly after Baker had a slight mishap which, however, did nob dismount him, although ib delayed him a scoond or two, and did nob affect the result, tor Willis going strongly took command and rode m the easiest of winners m the fine time of 27 minutes dead for tho distance. This has been given by the surveyors at 9 miles 1200 yards— and marked on a cyclometer at 10 miles S2 yards, which is probably nearer the distance covered by the cyclists. Bsker came m about 80 yards behind Willis, and there was a greab struggle between Davison and Clark for the third place, Davipon get ting mby a length. The fastest time was done by Bushel, namely 26 minutes 30 seoonds, and the winner averaged each mi!e m 2.46. The Club officials may oertainly be congratulated upon the very successful result of their opening run, and the array of promis ing cyclistß— most of them being maiden riders bears satisfactory testimony to the confidence inspired by the management The result was returned as under ',^>

E. Willis, 335 ... • ... I M. 8aker, .4. 45 ... ... 2 A. i)&yieon, }20 ... , 3 Twenty others started. Mr Br J« Henry apted au starter, and Messrs D. gander and W. H. Land'ells as judges, the time keepers being Afesara J. V. de Beer and K. Alexander. Mr John Muller was handioapper, and considering the number of maiden rider* bfl dig fairly welli

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association -By Eleotrie Telegraph Wellington, September 22 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. CHECKING LUGGAGE.

In reply to Mr Bolt, the Minister of "Mucatiou said that the Railway Depart mept officials were e- gaged drafting regu lations for checking luggage on the Government lines. Tho system would be an experimental one at first, and pnesengerß would have the option of using it,

SECOND READING

The Native Interpreters Classification Bill was read a sec-nd time, and referred to the Native Affairs Committee.

BILL PAS9ED. On the motion that the Immigration Restriction Bill be read a third time, Mr McLean moved the recommittal of the moasure m order to further consider the Glauses imposing a liability on shipmasters. Thia was negatived after a short debate by 17 to 15, and the Bill was put through its final stageß.

DEBATE POSTPONED. At the suggestion of Mr McLean the Minister agreed to postpone the debate on the second reading of the Workers Corn peneation for Accidents Bill till Tuesday, m order that members might have time to peruse the Imperial Act. The Council rose at 3.20 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 22 The House met at 2.30 p.jn. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS.

Ministers m reply to questions Btated that an amendment of the existing law would be carefully considered to enable the Government to leave the northern portion of the Uouth Island Maiu Trunk Railway con neoted with the Taranaki railway at Strat ford ; that it was desirable that boyß under 16 years of age should not be allowed to curry firearms, but it waß not likely that legislation to effect thia would be placed on the statute book this session • that with re spect to transhipping the San Francisco mail at Auckland for the south the Postal De partment would do everything possible to prevent delay ; that the old soldiers claims recommended by the Commissioner would be paid when the amount for the purpose on the Supplementary Estimates had been passed by the House ; that no reason waß apparent why school teachers should be granted return tickets on railways at the rato of fare and a quarter ; that the Customs 1 Department inflicted fines when wrong entries were passed m order to check the carelewness of importers and their clerks, but fines W6re only infl c.'cd m cases where the error could have been averted ; that there would be no necasßity for further dis cussion of the Police Commission report, as the recommendations of the Commissioners

would be considered by the Cabinet ; that any complaints by local bodies to the Go-

vernmenb valuations would be carefully con sidered by the Department ; that since the establishment of the Brunner Coal Mine Accident Trust no fresh actuarial calcula tions had been made as to increasing the con tributions to recipients consequent on a number of widows having re-married, but this would be done 5 that delayed telegrams could only be re-introduced if the minimum rate for ordinaiy telegrams was made Is; that the Government oou d not afford more thun £200 as subsidy to country libraries ; that Mr Northcroft had written to the Minister of Justice denying the statement made by Mr Lawry as to hia having used political i< fluence, and there was no necessity for an enquiry into a matter which was simply a question of recollection ; that m view of the large amount of business be fore the House the Minister could not pro mise to give the House an opportunity to discuss the land policy of the Government ; that the committee of the Loadou Stock Ex change had not refused a quotation for £2,700,000 3 per cent. Now Zealand de bentures, as no quotation had been asked for, and consequently there had been no withdrawal of the application. The Bank of England had followed the customary praotice m asking for information respeuting New Zealand's 3 per c nt, debentures, and the information had been satisfactory. The Uouucil adjourned at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30. FIRST READING

The Immigration Kostriotion Bill was introduced from the Council, and read a first time.

THE OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL,

The O.d Age Pensions Bill was com mitted. Clauso 2 — lnterpretation. Mr Wason moved the insertion of tho following addition to the definition of income — the value of an annuity which might be obtained by the realisation of any property including any life ansurance policy over and above the amount of jQSiO worth of chattel property. After two or three members had spoken, Mr Smith moved to report progress, and said that h<3 did so m order to correct tho Premier's statement that he and others by voting for the motion to report progress at 2 o'clock that morning had done bo m order to kill the Bill. The Premier said that ibwa3not considered that a member was supporting a Bill by voting for a motion to report* progress. He intimated that m order to get the Bill through long sittings would be necessary, but to-night-, if fair progress was made, the House would rise early. The motion was withdrawn. The Premier pointed out that Mr Wason'B amendment would come m fur ther on m tho Bill under the provision thab pensions decreased according to the amount of property and income of the recipient. Mr Taylor Baid that under the Bill a man who had nob accumulated wealth, and who had nob exercised thrift;, would receive a pension, while the man who had accumu lated sufficient to buy a houae and land, bub who had arrived at the age of 65 was incap able of work, would receive no pension. If the pension scheme was to be a premium to vice and wa9te, the country would be better without the Bill. Mr Montgomery said thab the Bill was a charitable aid measure, pure and simple. Mr Kelly said that the errors m the B.ill were due to the departure from payment of pensions universally. Pensions should be universal or the Bill should be coufiaed strictly to the deserving poor. After a lengthy diecussion Mr J. Allen pointed out that the effect of the amend ment would bo to increase the amount payable as a pension, and Bhould therefore be ruled out of order.

The amendment was negatived on the voices.

Captain Russell moved that income should not include personal earnings, and said that he saw no valid reason why a pensioner should not augment his pension by his personal earnings. Negatived by 46 to 16. Mr Tanner moved that income should not include any paymenb for sick allowance or general benefit from any registered friendly society.

The Premier said that ha was willing to accept the amendment.

Mr Pirani considered that allowances from relatives and from other sources should not be calculated as income. — Agreed to. Mr Smith movod thab the clause be stru3k out m orde,- to test the question as to whether the Bill should be an Old Age Pension Bill or an Extension of Charitab'e Aid Bill.

The motion was negatived by 32 to 26 and the clause agreed to. Clause 3 -Districts. "

Mr Massoy moved thab the colony be divided into districts whose boundaries should be 00-terminous with those of exist ing municipalities, oounties and road districts, where the Counties Aob is not m force.

The Premier said that if it was intended by this araendmeub to hand over the administration to local bodies then it would have the effoot o f desl raying the measure* Mr Taylor supported the amendment and said that he thoroughly disbelieved m and was opposed to a new department beiu/z established. He suggested that pension districts should be the same as charitable aid districts." ' ' '

A number of members contended that the administration of the pensions department would be done cheaper by log*! bodiei tf,»n by the Gorernmoat.

The amendment was negatived by 31 to 27, and the clause agreed tc Clauses 4, 5 and 6 were agreed to. Clause 7— Persons entitled to pensions.

Mr Wason moved that persons who shall be entitled to pensions shall be persons born m the colony or resident m the colony at the time of the passing of the Act who have attained th • age of 65 years. The Piemier described this as a monstrous proposal, which if paased would show selfishness on the part of ihe Legislature. ■Several members objected to the Bill being made exclusive.

Negatived by 33 to 21

The clause was agreed to. Progress was repotted, and the HouEe. rose at 1.25 a m.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright London, September 21 At the wool sales there was keen com petition, and prices have a hardening tendency.

Sydney, September 22 Potatoes are still hardening ; New Zea land, £7 103 Prime New Zealand oats are m demand at 2* 7J.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

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Telegraph — Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 23, 9-23 a.m, Guardian Office, 9 42 a.m. The Duke of Teck. Lodnon, September 22 The Duke of Teck is seriously ill. Toole's Illness. Mr J. L. Toole, the comedian, ia to undergo another operation for cataract. The Socialists.

Warsaw, September 22 Over two hundred factory operatives have been arrested here, charged with being concerned m a socialistic pro paganda.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

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Received Wakapuaka Sept. 23, 9.23 a.m, Guardian Office 947 a-m Madrid, September 22 Admiral Cervera and General Toral have arrived m Spain. Crowds in sulted General Toral, who was com pelled to take refuge m the railway station.

THE DREYFUS CASE

United Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Paris, September 21 Colonel Picquart assured the Cor rectional Tribunal that i£ he were found dead m his cell his death would be by assassination, as he had no intention of committing suicide, Received Wakapuaka Sept". 23, 9 23 a-m, Guardian Office 9 47 a-m Paris, September 22 There is much excitement over the latest developments o£ the Dreyfus case. It lias transpired that M. Zurlinde.i, as Minister of War, ordered the pros' cution without consulting the other members of the Cabinet.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

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Shanghai, September 21 The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank announcs that it will accept other security than a mortgage over the New- Ohwang railway.

London, September 22 The Times states that the Dowager Empress of China has recovered her ascendancy over the Emperor and secured the expulsion cf Kangyumese, who advised the recent reforms. The Empress has taken charge of the Government, attends all Cabinet meet ings and audiences, and approves of ed cts before they are issued.

Li Hung Chang's reinstatement is expected at an early date.

THE DISARMAMENT PROPOSALS

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright St. Petersburg, September 22 The Russian Government is discon certed at the welcome accorded to the Czar'a proposal for disarmament, and have stopped the newspapers discussing the subject. There is evidence of a disposition to minimise the question.

CRICKET.

OFFER 10 THE NEW ZEALAND

TEAM,

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Melbourne, September 22 The Cricket Association decided that the gross receipts takeu at the match with the New Zealanders, should they come across, should be handed to the visitors, and that they should also be granted expenses.

SCULLING.

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London, September 19 In the final heat for the Sportsman's Chal lenge Cup betwern Barry and Towns, the former won by half a mile. At the start driftwood injured Towm's boat, but not withstanding he led by several lengths for the first; two miles, then his boat" became water-logged, and as it was m danger of sinking, he stopped off Thornycrofo's, and rowed ashore wiih difficulty. Towns wanted to row ag&in to-day for £200 aside, but Barry declined.

THE SATHERLEY MYSTERY.

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Invercargill, Peptomber22 It is stated that a prisoner m Invercargill gaol has made an important statement regarding the murder of Satherley at Blenheim, which wi 1 e'ear up the mystery. The police will give no information, but it ia understood that the prisoner will be formally brought before the Court this ufternoon.

This afternoon Wiliam Petersen was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. Sergeanc MacJonneil applied lor an ad jmm men r. He stated that he wished to make certain inquiries. Mr Macalister, counsel for accused, objected, remarking that the police were going to make some startliug revelations. A remand was granted to Wednesday. The man who ib named Petersen has been trying to find out what position an accessory, to a raurdor would be m as regards reward as an informer. A story is also current thab he has made reference to the Blenheim affair as if he knew more about it than other people. There is no doubt that he is a rogue and a vagabond with many aliases. It ia possibly a trumped up story. He is held by the police for vagrancy, probably to gain time.

Wellington, September 22 The police authorities here are pretty well satisfied that there is no truth i a Peterson's statement. Peterson's confession is said to implicate himself and another man m causing Satherley's mysterious death, but enquiries made by tho police go to prove that one of the men was m Lyttelton gaol at the time Satherley disappeared, while they have every reason to believe the other man was m a similar predicament. The police regard Petersen's confession as a pure invention for the purpose of obtaining nocoriety.

September 23 The po'ice have not yet definitely ascer* tamed whether the man implicated by Petersen was m gaol at the time, bub they believe him to be imprisoned at Auckland, whence they await a reply. This ia the second confession re Satherly. Another prisoner made a similar statement some months ago, implicating himself and another man, but it was ascertained they, too, were both m gaol at the time.

CABLE NEWS.

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London, September 22

Enquiries made by the Daily Chron,' icle m Paris and elsewhere, and inter views with Bougemont, convinced the editor that the story m the Wide World Magazine is unreasonable.

Lord Salisbury has returned m good health from his holiday at Contrexe ville, m France. .

The Polynesian Steamship Company are arranging a monthly line from San Francisco to the Society and Friendly Islands, beginning m d anuary. Paris. September 21 Two tourists, named Ashton and Binn, while descending the Alps, at Chamouni, with a guide, slipped and fell sixty feet into a crevasse. Both were killed.

THE LATE SIR GEORGE GREY.

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Received Wakapuaka Sepfc. 23, 9.23 am, Guardian Oflßce 9 47 a-m London, September 20 Sir George Grey will be buried m St. Paul'B Cathedral on Monday. Many wreaths are arriving to be placed on the grave. Received Wakapaaka Sept. 23, 9-45 a-m Guardian Office 10-4 a-m Melbourne, September 23 The Premier moved a resolution recording the Colony's appreciation of Sir George Grey's sarvicea to the empire and condolence with the loss of so devoted a servant of the Queen, to whom the resolution was ordered to be I forwarded.

Adelaide, September 23 In the Legislative Assembly Mr Kingston expressed regret at the death of Sir Georgo Grey, who would always be remembered with respect because of his brilliant public services to Australia and elsewhere. The Agent-General represents the Colony at the funeral, and places a wreath on the grave. Perth, September 23 The Premier cabled to the Agent* General—" Heard with regret of Grsy'a death. Please officially attend the funeral and send a wreath."

News m Brief.

The offices and stores of Messrs Fried lander Bros, will be closed on Monday next, the 26th inst., the Day of Atonement.

Mr George Grice notifies that the well known Clydesdale sire King of Quality will be at the service of breeders again this season. It will be remembered that this, horse w»s purchased by Mr Grice last season from Mr R. Gawn, of North Taieri, at what was then thought to be a high figure, bat his present owner is quite satisfied with the bargain he then made.

Breeders of racehorses will do well to remember that the well known and famed Gorton is again at their service at Mr Samuel Browu's, Melrose Farm, Wakanui. Gorton is the sire of Warrington, the holder of the one mile reoord for New Zealand, also of Blizzard, Errington, Euroclydon, winner of New Zealand Cup, and many other horses well kno .vn on the turf.

T. B aShBUfcION GOABDIAN ; FBI OAT?, SEPTEMBER 23, 1898.



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Clminberl»in'» Con grit Hum oily; This remedy is intended especially for coughs, colds, oroup, whooping cough and irfiuenza. It has become famous for its cureo of these diseases, ovei' a large part of the civilized world. The most flittering testimonials have been received, giving accounts of its good works ; of the aggrava- ting and persistent coughs it has cured ; of severe colds that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects, and oi the dangerous attacks of croup it has cured, often saviog the life of the child. The extensive use of it for whooping cough has shown that it robs that disease of »|I dangerous conse- quences. Sold by ASHT3UBTON DRUG COM- PANY. " ••■'., -.: 1* ls£f?t



Presbvteuian Rep niojj.— There was the usual large crowd at the annual reunion of Ashburton Presbyterians last night. Tea was served at six o'clock and the ladies were kept busy till eight, by which time about 500 had partaken of the good things pro- vided. After the tables had been oleared and the hall rearranged tho after meeting began. In this case also there was a large attendance. The Rey. Mr Ingliß presided, and m hiß openiDg remarks oppressed his deep regret that the promised " Drum- toohty " iecture would not be forthcoming, the Rev. Mr (jribb having been seized with severe illnees that had .confined him to bod. In plane of that lecture, however, they were to have the pleasure of listening to one by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton on " Straight tips," and there were other speakers who would do their best to entertain and inatruot. The Rev Mr Hamilton's lecture was racy m the extreme and kept everybody amused and m the best of humor during ita delivery. Rev. W. Qrant of Leeaton, amj Rnv. John Skiuner, of Tinwald, were,' along with the Chairman ; the .other speakers Revs. Hamilton and West contributed songs, as did algo Mesera J£ersel and Craighead, ' Miss Watt playing the a.ucompanitnenss with marked good ta«te. Bub thg musical feature of the evening was the wolo violin playing of Miss Bessie Simmonds, whose : "Jook p' Hazledean," will not readily be forgotten. £0 pure ,



Auction Sales— To-morrow. ' David Thomas, at tho Arcade— Sale of stallions, immediately after horse parade. Friedlandßr Bros., Ltd, at West Street Mart — Sale of stallions, immediately after horse parade. T. Bullcck, at tho Arcade — 501 acres, lease m perpetuity); 146 acres, Eiling, at 11 30. ' Nicoll Bros , at Central Mart, East Street — Great clearing salu of feeds, etc , on account of J. Seuly & Co., at 1.50 p m.



A Caud. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as DRFSS AND MANTLE MAKER, In the Post Office Buildings, Cam ebon Street (opposite Baring Square). MONEY, MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONEY m any sums to lend on approved freehold security at lowest rates of interest. Also small sums for short periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade FOR ~SALE. A BARGAIN— Owner leaving the District. HOUSE of five Rooms, Scullery, Wash- houee, elo., £ acre laDd, well p ant ed with fruit trees, situate m Tunored Street east. I Aleo— Several Houses to be LET. CHAS. J. STYCHB, 106 Arcade NOTICE. /^VUR Stores &nd Offices will be closed on MONDAY Next, the 26th imb. t being the Day of Atonement. PRIEDLANDER Bbos., Limited. 9 182 UAY. HAY. HAY~ FOR~BALF, SKVERAL Tana of GOOD SWFET HAY (cheap) j miMt b,« cleared at onoe. Also— Several tons of STRAW CRAFb\ 9 173 HENRY STEPHENSON. PHASE 3OF THE MOON. September D H M Full moon  .„ 10 21 a.m Last quarter 8 10 21 a.m New moon . ... 16 11 40 a m First quarter ... .- 23 2 9 p.m CH URCH SERVICES7~__ OT, STEPHEN' CH U R^Ttf, J^ Ashburtoc. £A.TURDAY-Uonfirmation Class, 220 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. September 25. 5.50 a.m.— Holy Communion II ft t— Morning Prayer 3.0 p.m.— Seafield, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.0 p m.-T-Dromor.e. Mr Q^tes. 0 30 p.m— Evening prayer MY> T, A, B4MILTO#,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~FOR iSALE, Tl/IOLiSSES FOR FEEDING STOCK ALSO — AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Lld. Q/\ ACRE SECTION" AT MfcTHVEN. Vy"E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Acres of First-class Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is well fenced and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BCJTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with iabending~purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. KOR _bALb SEED " BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST .MANURES. TTTTE offer to Bupply theße celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less tha usual discounts, for quantities of, five tons and o?er, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We hive large Ftocks on hand, and can deliver ox our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd^ VTTE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, AH machine dressed and grown mtl c Oamaru district. TCJSOAN WHEAT, porfect'y clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Djuble machine dressed Rygrasp, Colonial Cowprata and Red Ceover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cock-foot. TbQ3e Seeds are all machine cleaned, of tires j quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations.' FBIEDLAI^DEU BROS., LI ill TED.



JOHN ORit & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. -~~-—- BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVEK. « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. (x) SPADES, RAKKS, HOES, FOBKS, and all Garden Tools by Beab Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any 6rm m Aehbutton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHE&P. FISHING LAll TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened ourNiw BiaßO>'B Supp'y of FISHING TACKLK, and request an early insj ectiou. LICENSES MVY BS OBTAINED FROM USt WE CLAIM FOR THE . WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Seißon is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE, BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostume Cloths, ls^fld, 23 3d, 2s 9J, bought to sell at le, Is 3d, Is 9 . Black and Colored Melton Clotha} 2i 3 1, 2s 1 1d, bought to Bell ab Is 6<l, la lid Black Cashmeres, Is 9d, bought to aei! ab .« .- .. ... Is 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, IsS.J, bought to Bell at Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22s 65, 23a 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladiei' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15a 6d, 16s 6d, bought to sell at .„ 8a 6d 32in Striped Flaneletlc, sid, bought to Bell ab ... „. 3£d Striped Turkish Towels, 10£ d, bought to sell at — ... ... ... 6£d Union Shirtings, Is, bought to Bell at .„ ... .„ ... .„ 7^d Boxes of 2 dozen Safely Pin*, 4id, bought to sell ab .„ ... ... 3d IN Conjunction with the above Special rrices^wejoffer to make (m our jbest style And finish) Costumes trw Cloth B^ecially designed for Coab and Skirt, for ££O& oomplete, MITCHELL & TURNER.