PHASES OF THE MOON. OCTOBER.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1898. Local and General.

Cable news on fourth page. Mkehvbn Tennis Club.— The Methven Tcnnia Club will open its season on Thurs cUy afteruoon next. The club now consists ot about torty members. Suicide of a Chinaman. — A Chinese lauudryman, named Yot Lee, hanged himself from a rafter m his house m Madras Street, Christchurch, this morning (says a Prefs Association telegram) . No cause is assigned. The Metropolitan Slow. — The Christ church grand annual show will be held on November 10 and 11. Entries will olose on Saturday, the 29 0h inst. Catalogues and all information can be procured on applying to Mr M. Murphy, the secretary. ' Methven Band of Hope.— *A meeting of the members of the Methven Band of Hope was held on Friday evening laat m the schoolroom, when the room was completely filled. A very pleasant and instructive evening was spent m song, dialogue, and recitation, and an address was delivered by the Rev J. R. Clark. The meeting con- , eluded at about 8.30. j A Blow. — Our Mayfield correspondent writiDg on Tuesday says : — From early on Monday forenoon until late at night, we were almost suffocated by one of those old time nor'westera of ours, which raised the loose dust and heated the earth like an oven. No damage vras done to the crops The heavy downpour of rain which came on j about ten o'clock at night made gras3 and j crops fairly jump up. j A Tr'BDTE — Tho Press Association agent at Wellington telegraphs— At a meeting of the Philosophical Society, Sir James Hector i made a feeling reference to the death yeater duy at Dunedin of Mr John Buchanan, a botanist of considerable note, who had made moßt valuable contributions to the botany of | New Zealand. He hoped that great care would be taken to preserve every scrap of work left by Mr Buchanan. 3 Women's Temperance Union.— From an announcement m this issue itwill be observed that the local branch of the W.C.TU. is to hold a public meeting m the Templar flail to-morrow night. The proceedings are to be of a social character ; and, m addition to an address by Rev R Taylor, and a programme of an entertaining kind, the chief attraction will be an address by Mrs Newton, of Christchurch, a la'ly who has the reputation of being an enthusiastic worker m temper ance and other social lines, and who also posse ses the rare gift of winning others to heartily co operate. Upiikaval of Rocics —The Charleston Hoi aid says that intense excitement was caused m town a few day ago on word being received of a rather mysterious explosion of t'ck3 at Parson's bsaoh. The explosion is supposed to have occurred on Friday evening, the anme night that the Mapourika was driven ashore. The beach was visited by hundreds of people, all of whom expressed astonishment-, on feeing huge pieces of rock, huadteds of tons m weight, hurled a thousand yards from the scene of the explosion, and millions of smaller pieces scat tered about m nil directions. The cause of this mysterious occurrence is utknown. Tub Mysterious Balloon. —A. corres pondent writing to the Otago Daily Times from K'ihiku on October 12, s'aUs:— * In Monday's issue of the Otago Daily limes you mentioned that a balloon had been seen parsing over Dunedin. I thought it might be of somo interest to let you know that on the night of Thursday, 22nd Septemher, about eleven o'clock, I noticed what looked like a very bright star, but on drawing the attention of one or two ohers, it was seen to be moving. The motion was like that of a kite, with a rise and fall. In a short time it seemed to disappear behind a cloud. When it paeseel from view it appeared to be m the direction of Balclutha. On looking out ag\ia about half-past twelve it was scon to be m the direction of Port Molyneux, but was nob watched further. — I am, etc, Objerver." Whales.— Tho Kaikoura whalers have concluded a very fair whaling season. They s! at ted on May 17 and finished on October 6. Daring the twenty weeks they gavj chaao to ten whalea, got fast to nine, and landed six. The Bix whales, says the Kaikoura Star, yielded 17 tons of oil and 7£.;wt of whalebone. Of these two quantities two sm.ill right whales produced 8^ tons of oil and 3|jwc of bone, thus proviug far more profitable proportionately, than the other four whales, though some of them were 'urger. The capture of the right whales was the easiest piece of work of the ceaaon, the two being landed m about three hours' time. The winter was very unfavorable tor whaling, otherwise the season would doubt less have proved more profitable* Over a hundred whales were seen to pass the peninsula during the winter, bub heavy seas prevented the crews putting off except on ten ocoaßions. Baring Square Church. — The quarterly congregational meeting of the local Wesleyan Church was held m tho school room on Tuesday night. There were between thirty and forty persons present, and Rev. R. Taylor presided. Mr John Hayman, on behalf of the Circuit Stewards, reported a Blight isorease m the membership during the past three months, and spoke m sanguine terms of the spiritual condition of the church. Mr Berryman, representing the Trustees, give & lucid statement of the finances connected with the church property, from which it was gathered that the parson age was free of debt, and the total liabilities on the church were £312, this sum including £179 14s 9J, owing to the church building and loan fund — which does not carry interest — and is being repaid by quarterly instalments. Towards an enlargement of the Echoolroom thg sum of £30 had been allocated from the Sunday schoohfunds, and an effort is to be made at once to raise the balance necessary to go on with the work. The Superintendent of the Sunday School referred to contemplated enterprises m that department of the church's work, and before Bittiog down, Mr Dixon asked for an expres sion of opinion by the meeting concerning aggressive work, iftainjy jrj the direction of reaching the non-church going portion of the community. At a later Btage a conversation on tho subject ensued, and ultimately reso lutions favorable to holding open-air meet ings after, the evening service duting the aummor months were carried. Mr H. M. Jones emphasised the claims of the Home Mission department, and also intimated that at the recent quarterly meeting of officials Rev R. Taylor had accepted a unanimous invitation to remain m the circuit a third year. Messrs E. Undrill and R. Collins, with Misses Collins and F. Parsons varied the proceedings by giving instrumental selections, and during an interval refresh ments were dispensed. The practice — which of late has become prevalent— of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colic drinkß, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-oalled reardies, inimical to life under certain conditions, are ad ministered, with the resull thab the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidomio among horses, Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Street, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon Jhe shortest notice. Teati monials can be seen upon application.— (advt) j 0 19 EvkN ft glanna ac their windows will chow | that Craighead & Berrymnn are determined j to maintain their reputation aa the leading I tailor* and otttflttjßM.— (Adyty

Cricket — The opening game of the se^on will take pUoo to-morrow afternoon, when all members und intending members are roqueattd to attend. Sides will be picked up on the ground ; play to start at 2.15 pm. Another Special Prize —The folding additional special prize has to be added to clio Hat for Cho !Sliow already published by the A. and P. Association : — J. McCormick, Esq , gives £2, or the services of his horse Baltimore, for the best yearling (colt o r filly) by thafc6ire. A Bpecial entry required. Thunderstorm. — During the thunder storm which passed along the coasb last evening there was a smart fall of hail which extended as far inland as Ashtou, The lightning at times was very wild. No damage is reported. At Longbeach the hail ttorm, which lasted for h*lf an hour, was very heavy. Open Air Concert. — The Ashburton Brass Band will (weather permitting) render the following programme m Btring Square to-morrow (Thursday) evening, com mencing at 7.15 : — March—-" Woodman spare that tree"— (Edward Newton) ; Polka — "Silver King " — (Eugene ßobc) ; Selection — " The Mountaineer "— (H. Round) ; Valse —'•Passing Thoughts" — (H. Round); March—" Defiance"— (T H Wright) ; Quad rille— " Diana "—(H. Round); Sohottißche —"Queen of my heart" — (Lawrence Carolan); Gallop— •• Shooting Stars"— (H. Round) ; " God save the Queen."

ROAD BOARD.

mount iiutt. The ueual monthly meeting of the Mount 'Hutt Road Board was held on Thursday last — all the members present. BICYCLE BY-LAW. Replies were received from different Boards re bicycle by-law, and it was decided to have the by-law drawn up. BANGER FOB THE DISTRICT. Ib was decided to appoint a ranger for the district. NEXT MEETING. The Board reaolred to hold the next meet ing on November 3, and to advertise the Board's intention to strike a rate of £d m the pound at the next meeting. CAIRNBBAE ROAD. It was decided to shingle about 1| mile of the Cairnbrae Road, Highbank, and to clear the cutting at Messrs Steele and McDougal'B. DRIFT BOIL. The Clerk was instructed to obtain a legal opinion respecting the liability of the Board m connection with the drifb soil on the roads. RATES OVERDUE ON FORFEITED SECTIONS. A letter was read from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, re rates overdue on forfeited sections. — It was decided to point out that ib was unjust and unreasonable to ask the Board to spend money m endeavouring to recover rates f com persons who have forfeited or are about to forfeit their sections when there is no chance of such rates being re covered, instead of being able, as m the case ot freehold land, to recover from the owner of Ihe land. HIQHBANK ROADS. The same correspondent wrote suggesting that the rates from Highbank would pay for the work required on the roads, and asking the Board to take over the new roads. — It was resolved to reply that the Board would take over such roads as were properly metalled, and to point out the number of years that it would take at the present rate, and at the highest possible rate, to form and metal all the roads abultiug on or leading through Highbank. UNPAID RATES. It was decided to sue for all rates not paid within fourteen days. RIVER ROAD, SPRINGFIELD. A petition was rec-ived from Messrs McKendry, McNeil, and others, aßkiog the Board to form a portion of the River Road, Sprine.field. — The Clerk was instructed to report on the road at the next meeting. WATER RACES. It was decided to ask the County Council to alter the course of the water raca through Mr T. Nee's land, so as to do away with two rovd crosaing3. A circular from the Aahburton County Council re water races was held over for con sideration at the next meeting. TENDERS Mr T. Bright's tender for maintenance of cuttings, Rakaia Gorge, was accepted, as was also Mr J. Btair's tender for repairs on the B .ck Track. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £83 9i 8i were piased for payment.

ASIIBUHTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

There was a fairly well attended meeting of the Committee of the new County Racing Club held m Mr Davison's office last evening. Mr Hugo Fdedlander was elected chairman. THE PRKSIDENCY Mr G. A. M. Buckley wrote, expressing regret that) he could not see his way at present to accept the position of president of the Club, to which the representatives had been good enough to elect him. He appre ciated the honor, and thanked them for it, but at present he was not m a position to accept it, And he had to decline it with regret; Some discussion took place on the question of electing a successor. The Chairman said that, after the eleofcion of the officers had taken place at the first meeting held by the gentlemen recommended by Sir George Clifford, and the Club had been formally constituted, the rules of the Ashburton Racing Club had been adopted provisionally. Those rules were at present the rules of the Ashburton County Racing Club, and they provided that the president or other permanent officer could only be elected at a general meeting of the mem bers. He ruled therefore that a president could not be elected by the present meeting. OTHER OFFICERS The Acting-Secretary, Mr John Davison, read letters from most of the other officers elt cted accepting office, and stated that the remainder were either m the room or had accepted verbally. THE SECRETARYSHIP The fixing of the duties and emoluments of the Secretary and the appointment of that officer having been left m the hands of the present meeting, consideration of the subjact w.i s taken, and after considerable disoussion and several motions and amendments, the meeting finally decided that the emolument of the seoretary should be at the rate of £20 for a one day's race meeting, and £25 for a meeting of two days' racing — for the raoing year 1898-9— the Secretary to find his own olerical assistance. Several gentlemen were of opinion that the present Secretary of the Ashbijtton Racing Club should be appointed secretary of the new Club, with the Tinwald Club's Seoretary as his assistant. The abundant merits of both gentlemen were fully reoog niaed, and tribute paid to the good work they had- done m the interests of raoing, but it was ultimately decided to advertise for applioitioqs for the position, of Seoretary, applications to ba in by' next meeting.' PERMITS. The Acting-Secretary reported that he had written for the permits to be allooated, but had left the number open.— He was in structed to write again stating that the Club desired three perita. ASSETS. Messrs Gates and the Chairman were appointed a Committee to arrange for taking over all the assets of the amalgamating Club 3, To this Committee was also dele gated the duty of Bending circulars to members of the amalgamated Clubs, inti mating thab they wou'.d do admitted members of the Ashburton County Raoing Ciub without ballot, provided they paid their subscriptions before December 1 of this year. RULES. The Chairman and Messrs H&rb and Orates were appointed a Committee to draft rules for the Olub, and to report at nexb meeting. GROUND AND PROGRAMME COMMITTEES. Moßßrs Gates, Upton, Doherty, and Davison were appointed a Ground Committee and Messrs Davison and Gates a Programme Committee, the latter to prepare a pro gratnmp for a two days' meeting abont January 2 and 3, with added money not to exceed £600 for the two days. The next meeting was fixed for Saturday next, meanwhile negotiations to be opened for segucing ofljoea for the Club. .

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. United Presa Association — By Electrio Telegraph Wellington, October 18 The Council met at 2.30 p m LFAVE OF ABSENCE. A fortnight's leave of Absence was granted to Mr Tomoana on account of illness. I.AB m LEGISLATION. It was decided that a copy of the Wages Protection Bill, together with the proceed ings of the Labor Bills Committee and evidence taken thereon, be forwarded to every Chamber of Commarce, Law Society, Athenfeum, Public Library, Workmen's Club, and Trades Union m the colony, for the information of working men. WAGES PROTECTION BILL. Tin Employees Wages Protection Bill was further considered m committee. Clauses 1 and 2 were pai3ed unaltered. Clause 3— No money to be received or deducted from wages for aooident insurance policies. Mr McGregor moved that sub-clause 1 be struck out, and a new one substituted to the effect that it shall not be lawful for any employer to make deduction from the wages of a worker m respect of a polioy of insur ance except with the consent m writing of | the worker. This was opposed by the Minister, but was agreed to by 16 to 15 votes. (Subsection 2 was struck out on Mr Mac- Gregor's motion by 16 to 12, it being originally drafted to prevent Insurance Com panies iaauing a joint insurance polioy for acoidenta. A consequential amendment v&n made m clause 5, but) a motion to Btrike out the preamble was negatived by 17 to 11. The Bill was reported with amendments, the third reading being made Order of the Day for next afternoon. The Council rose at 4 15 p.m.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, Ootober 18. The House rr.eb at 2.30. THE IUAPEKA SEAT. The Premier gave notice of hia intention to move that the Speaker be directed to issue a wfit for the Tuapeka eleotioa, BUSINESS OF THB HOUSE Captain Russell asked if the Premier would give an indication of the course of business for the remainder of the session. L The Premier said that he had not seen any signs of "home fever" having set m, bat after he saw wh<*t progress was made with the business m a day or two, he would be m a position to state what business he oould reasonably hope to get through before the close of the session. He was m duty bound to keep tho House together for at least three weeks, m order to permit of a report from the Public Accounts Committee on the correspondence from the Audit Office, re transfers, being laid before the House. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Ministers, m answer to questions, stated that while the Railway Department were prepared, where Und was available, to give facilities for drafting sheep at the principal country railway stations, it would be unwise for the Department to undertake to provide these facilities generally ; that it was intended to introduce an amendment to the Government Loan to Local Bodies Act, to provide for advances to local bodies for irrigation purpose?. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLT. The House went into Committee of Supply on the General Estimates for the Customs and Marine Departments. Customs offices and servbes, £33 499— Exception was token to the item shipping olerk, Wellington, £180, on the ground that the salary was totally inadequate to com psnaate for the services of shipping master, which position the clerk m question virtually held. Me Millar moved that the item be reduced by £1, as an indication that thoroughly competent and energetic shipping masters should be appointed at> the four principal ports. • The Premier said that the Government did not Bee the necessity of paying £250 for services which they could get for £180. They did nob believe m underpaying, but on the other hand they did not believe m over paying. In the course of the discussion which ensued, it was argued that m the oise of the shipping clerk m question, the Govern ment were taking advantage of his necessi ties, as though he was a thoroughly com petent man, he was partially disabled. The salary might, it was also contended, be sufficient for an officer who was similarly Bituated to the one m question. It was m sufficient fur officers who were not similarly situated. The Premier said that no advantage had been taken of the necessities of the ( ffioer m question, whose case was an exceptional one. It waß intended to tfhnually increase his salary to £240, when his work was being performed satisfactorily. The amendment was withdrawn. Mr Tanner asked if ib were any part of the duty of Mr Shannon, the Customs expert, to detect and report smuggling. He had received confidential information to the effect that, m a certain p»t of the North Island, a eystam of smuggling was m force, which was being carried on with the agency and connivanoe of officers m the pay of the Government. Mr Ward suggested that the last speaker should acquaint the Department of the information he possesses. He pointed out chat the head of the Department would keep the source of Mr Tanner's information secret, and that both customs and police officers htd an incentive m refunds of fines m oaseß of smuggling to detect any illicit trading. A long discussion ensued with reference to the circumstances under which Mr Jack- Bon, an expert under the beer duty, left the Customs Department, Ultimately the vote was agreed to. Customs — Miscellaneous services, £3573. The vote was agreed to after a short dis cussion. Marine and harbors, £27,834. Mr Ward suggested that inspectors of fisheries should be appointed. The House adjourned ac 5 30 p.m. The House met at 7.30 pai. Consideration of the Customs and Marine Departments Estimates m Committee of Supply was resumed. On the marine and harbors vote consider able disqusssion ensued on the subject of the protection of oyster beds and the appoint ment of inspectors of fisheries. Mr K. Thompson contended that m order to preserve rook oysters, their exportation should be prohibited for five years, otherwise the oyster beds would be completely denuded. Mr Houstonsaid that this was an erroneous view of the case, as the inspectors took care that the/beds were not exhausted. The Minister of Marine (Mr Hall-Jones) said that he was of opinion that either a report should be obtained from an expert respecting the fisheries of the oolony, or that an inspector should be appointed who would be oapable of reporting on the best means of preserving the fisheries. He intimated that he would obtain information aa to the con trol and management of qyqter b,eds. m England. Mr Ward moved that the item protec tion of oysters, £250, be reduqed by £1. as an indication that the export of oysters from the North Island should be enquired into, and that a proper supervision of the fishing and oyster industry is necessary. After debate the motion wag negatived by 32 to 27, Mr Pir-anl moved to reduoa the item, wharf at Panmure £200, by £1 as an indica tion tint such votes should appear on the Public Works Estimates. Negatived on the voices and the vote agreed to. Marine, miscellaneous services, £9000. Some debate ensued on the question of the cost of conveying sleepers by Government steamer to Auckland, and also the circum stances m connection with the special trip of the Tutanekai to the Manakau at the end of last session for the purpose of conveying the member of the Bay of Islands to his home before Chriatmaai. Mr Houston explained that the Bteamer had been going north m order to take away collections of sleepers at Hokianga, aud that the Tutanekai had nob been sent on his behalf. Mr J. Allen considered thab some explan ation should be given as to the necessity of keeping two Government steamers. Mr Hall-Jones said that two steamers were necessary, aa one was almost wholly ernpU>ye,d m, lighthouse work, (

la further discussion it was contended that the servic3 rendered by the Tutanekai m repairing the cables Bhould be debited to the Post and Telegraph Department). Ultimately the vote passed and the whole class was agreed to. Class 1, Stamps and Daeds Department, £25,325. A discussion ensued on several increases m salaries proposed m these departments, several members contending that they were - not justified ; whilst others argued that the salaries paid to the heads of the Departments m Wellington were out of proportion, 01-JM.tion was also taken to increases to high-Bilaried officers, whilst those under them received only small increases. Mr Meredith moved that the salary of the Secretary of Stamps and Deeds Department, the Controller of Legacy Duties, Deputy Commissioner of Stamps and Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, £550, be reduced by £50 After debase this was negatived on the voices. The vote for the Stamps Department, £9270, was agreed to ; and the vote of £16,055 for the Land and Daeda Registry Office was also, after a brief discussion, agreed to. Claßs 13, Defence Department, £98,349. Mr Taylor drew attention to the fact that three gunners were employed m the Defence Office at wages lower than those paid to labourers. Mr Pirani moved that the class bo post poned, but the motion was withdrawn on the understanding that the subject of Wring's pension should be lef b open and sot prejudiced by tha passage of the vote for the New Zealand Cross pensions. The HonMr Thompson said that there were three gunners employed m the Defence Office, and that they had been employed at> the instance of the late commandant. The gunners were paid wages higher than thoße paid to an average laborer. Captain Russell Baid that some indication should be given as to the intention of the Government with respect to the report of the Commander of the Forces. The vote, Defence Department, £2535, was agreed to. Permanent militia and volunteers, £74,868 Mr Thompson said that provision was made for the employment of Imperial officers to train the forces, and that the other recommendations of the Commandant were to be given effect to. Mr Carnorosß and other members urged that effeoh should be given to the recom mendations of the Commander of the Forces. Captain Russell urged the necessity of sufficient men being provided to man the guns already m position. The Hon Mr Thompson was surprised to hear that railway passes had been refused to volunteers. The Auckland forces had been armed with the new riles, and the first field battery would be located there. The claß9 was under discussion when the ' office closed at 2 a.m. Received 9-39 to-day. After discussion the Permanent Militia and Yolunteera vote, £74,868, passed un altered, as did also stores and magazines. £3019. Miscellaneous services, £17,927, passed after a brief debate, and the whole. class was agreed to. Mr Seddon proposed to take the police estimates next-. Mr G. Hutchison opposed this, on the grout d that the debate on the report of the Police Commission had not yet been disposed of. Class 14— Police Department, £113,529. Mr Montgomery moved that progress be reported • Mr Taylor said it was not conducive to the progress of business to bring on these estimates after two o'clock m the morning. Mr Seddoo said he understood the mem bers desired to return to their homes, and considered the House should go on with the business. After a short debate the motion waa negatived by 21 to It. Hon Mr Thompson Intimated that he was prepared to make a statement with regard to the intention of Government m connection with the recommendations of the Police Commission. i A question of or«?er was raised, and it was contended that no reference could be made to the Police Commission's report as a motion, dealing with ib was on the order paper. Several members proceeded to move amendments, and at the same time the Minister was called upon co make his promised statement which he did, and m course of ib said he considered the present police districts should not Le altered, though the constitution of Bub-districts waß fuite necessary. No provision had been made m the estimates for sub-inspectors, the appoint ment of whom would be an advantage, and provision would be made for them on the supplementary estimates. With respect to the inspector, provision wonld not be mada next year for the same inspectors, aa an opportunity would be given to two inspectors to leave the force with honor to them selves. It would be necessary to establish depots for the training of applicants for entry to the force. The recommen dations of the Commissioner of Police as to promotion would be given effect to, and periodical transfers, as far as convenient, would be made. Enquiries into the conduct) of the police should not be held m secret. Before the estimates were brought down next year the Minister hoped to be able to place before the House proposals m connec tion with pensions and retiring allowance*. He considered district qlerks Bhould have a special allowance instead of a monetary reward. He proposed to award orders of merit, which would be counted as service. All punishment would be by fine and disrating. The decision of the Commissioner m questions of punishment or reward wonld be final, . Ministers considered it would be an injustioe to the taxpayers if constables were not permitted to perform other services m addition to their police duties. Mr Smith objected to the proposal to inflict fines as punishment. Mr Montgomery, said the Minister's explanation was unsatisfactory, as tha control of the force could not be taken from the Minister and placed m the hands of the Commissioner. The country would never be satisfied until this reform was made. Replying to Mr Montgomery, the Hon Mr Thompson said no decision had been arrived at, but two inspectors were to be retired. Mr Montgomery moved that the item biz inspectors, £2,400 be reduced by one, and said that either Inspector Fmerson Bhould be removed or the Minister should be relieved of the administration of the Depart ment. A prolonged disoussion ensued, and at 5 sam. Mr Montgomery's motion was negatived oa the voices* Mr Taylor moved to reporb progress, which waa negatived by 20 to 10 and the vote was agreed to, and the class passed unaltered. Class 8 — Education Department, was agreed to unaltered. After discussion, Class 12— Public and Bchool buildings and domains ; Class 17 — rates oa Crown lands; Class 18— State forests account; Class 19— -Cheviot estate acoount ; Class 2Q-;Land for settlements account, Government Insurance Depart ment), Public Trust Offloe, Government) Advances to Settlers Office, and Mines Department, passed unaltered. Progress was reported, and the Bouse adjourned at 6.45 a.m.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

— ♦ .- Alleged Orleanist Conspiracy.] Farther Warlike Pre]iarations. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb Paris, October 17 Figaro asserts that an Orleanist conspiracy exists to restore monarchical government m France, and states that the Duke of Manchester is implicated, The Duke, who has just returned from a visit to Australia, is now m Paris, and declares that the charge agaiqst him is merely childish. The French coast defence ironclads Admiral Tcebouart, Bouvines, Valmy, and Jemmapes, are being equipped at Toulon, and will proceed to Brest, where the ports and battaries arq being aaanne^ 1

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NICOLL BROTHERS. JN icoll B rothers, I. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. HAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. 3JSNTRAL AUCTION RO MS EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. WEEKLY SALES OF UTTLK, FIGH & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, n Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Mao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the Diatriob at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our bands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We ehall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messes Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Chriatchuroh, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ttyegrasa, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc, grown by Charles Sharp e and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christohuroh Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. , Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bioycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various Bums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application We invite those wishiDg to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. HE OHRISICHURCH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and ony other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. * Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS, TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account oan book space at any time to'suit their own convenience/Jay com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTJRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 gggglg l ■■■ LlL*ii'^'lg!!!gg'- lw !-" l J'!f!g!!'g:ga Public Wctices. the caintkrbury frozen meat and dairy produce export company, limited. BOARDING HOUSE AT FAIRFIELD. A PPLICATIONS are invited for Renting x\- the Boirding House at the FAIR- FIMD FREEZING WORK*?. Termß and conditions can be seen at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Chrißlchurcb, or at the Office of Albert i Rob3rts, ABhburton. Applications to be made not later than FRIDAY, 21st lost. F. WAYMOUTH, 10 120 " Secretary. Estabxisjikd 1.880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., CIORNTSHING TTNDERTAKKUS C URNISHJHG V NDJERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beefe and Latest Deelgns m FUNERAL FURMSHUSGK FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ac mosb reasonable Charges Corr-er of Wakanui Road and Cass Stroets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Faptory. foisojned; i " \ report comes from the district of Waguuyah, ' N.F.W., of a settler aurt his family exhibiting very ■ serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, mi - pioion fell on the tea they Ind used. A samplo taken from n one pound tin iv use was analysed and f untl to contain strong traces of niuriatic ucill, the presence of which is caused by the uec of spirits of sa ta in welding the parts of tin together • The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tiut, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very l.'able to teoonie impyegnaied with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human const mption ani advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with on inside lining of vegetable parchment Thisstjle of pakt is quite im pervious to the air. and tea so packed has been known to retain al) its aroma and strength for a period of live years." ITOT ■?.— KOZIEJ TEA is packed m lead with an nside lining of Vege'able Parchment. CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN' S. CHURCH Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— G.F.S. 7.30 p m. SUNDAY SERVICES, Ootobcr 23. 8 30 a.m.— Holy Communion, 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Seafie'd, Mr H. Alington. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer The Services' ?a St Stephen's Church will be conducted by the "Venerable Arehdeaoon Lingard, of St. Luke's, Chrißtchuroh. The Vicar intimates that any caees of ?t'cknesß, etp., that may opcyt during the session! ofSvnod, will be atteaded |to by the churchwurdens (Mr T. Bullock and Dr Trevor) or by the lay reader (Mr W IJowwau Fo*). j



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. <x [i WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia/ LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES, SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Beab Makera. The Largest A»Bortment and Lowosb P.rices of any Brm m Aehburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL' NETTING to be Sold CHEA.P. FISHING UUi 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened ourNiw Biaaon's Supply O r FISH NG TACKLE, and request an early inspection. LIOENSES MAY BK OBTAINED FROM US- WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Out Third Shipment this Season is Jußt Landing, and we will be able to (supply Customers without delay. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — -Ladies' & GtentlemenV— £2o The Celebrated " CRESCENT " Bicycles. INOLCDING MUDGUAEDS, LA.MP, & BELL, n^HFSB MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with _L all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the besb raluo ever offered to the Public, SHEEP SHEARS hHEEP SHEARS WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of » «. B*. >V &> Trades Uiii<-i»i«< N ? And Turkey and Waehita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Supar, IN FAd ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCKEiHYWARS AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHBAPFST HOUSW IX ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSH WARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GHOOERS AND IRON MO^G EIf, WINS! AFP SPIRIT MKPOHAT^TS, M*-BKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 ' i