DEATH.

Ghainger.— On October 29h, 1898, ab k»n-kit;:ta Island, (nccidentnlly drowned), Henky, the beloved hiuband of Mary Aud Granger. Aged 63. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1895.

The Bishop of Dunedin (Dr Nevill) m his address to the Synod the other day, made some curious THE BIBLE IX statements, some of SCHOOL. which have been

criticised by the Dunedin Star rather severely, Fo instance, the Biahop said — Ye^with all this, tlipro is a considerable number of parents who go mourning all the day long because their children are not being christianly and virtuously brought up, and the pride they might take m them for their strength and beauty is marred by sorrow or fear." Now (says the Star), we venture to say that this ought to read : " Because they are not bringing up their children chistianly and virtuously." These mourning parents are presum ably religious people, and we are asked to believe that thoy go weeping, be cause (despite home training, parental care and example, and Sunday School instruction) their children are growing up without Christianity and virtue ! And all for want of two half hours a week m the State schools ! Why, the position is monstrous, and happily " the mass of church people m the Colony " recognise the monstrosity. They know that their children are not 'growing up without Christianity and virtue, and they are quite sure that, even if such were the case, the two half hours a week would not mend matters. What they think of those peculiarly feeble folk, who go mourning all the day long, we have a shrewd suspicion. What would any right minded person thirk of fathers and mothers who made such a pitiable exhibition of their parental incapacity ? Our contemporary evidently shares with the entire protestant press of the colony the belief that the real cause of juvenile depravity is deficient home training. The influence of the school traiuincj is distinctly moral and if parents would only recognise and act up to their responsibilities, there would be little to complain of m the conduct of the rising generation. The Star concludes its article with the following : — " It is absurd to say that the clergy are v gagged " for want of those two half hours. Wo believe the simple truth of the matter to ba that the agitation, so far as regards the Anglican Church, i 3 a factitious affair — the work of the bishops and clergy, who are, to a large extent, the prey of idle fears. Let these reverend and right reverend pastors (whose good work, m many respects, we gladly and gratefully recognise, and whom " the raasj of church people m the Colony" will readily follow m any sound practical undertaking) — lefc them, we say, devote their energies to encourag ing and quickening religious activity m the home and the Sunday school ; let them preach, m and out of season, the responsibility of parents towards children and of children towards parents ; let them, m the true spirit of missionary enterprise, foster and extend the Sunday school system — and they need not bother about the two half hours a week, or prate about the * c terrible wickedness " of those who hesitate to introduce the beginnings of theological odium into the State schools.

Local and General.

Shooting Homers. — Complaints reach us («tava the Titnaru Herald) of the shooting of carrier or homer pigeons, some country residents, ib is said, being very much to blame m this respect. Now that such pigeons are being daily trained for various carrying purposes, people should not molest them, and the man or boy with the gun should think before palling trigger. The birds are expensive, do no harm, and should be severely let alone. We may add that the various societies here who are interested ha ?e seDt a letter to the Government requesting that the Bill for the protection of such birds be pressed on as speedily as possible. Mobilisation of the Volunteers. — A battalion order has been issued to the com panies forming the South Canterbury battalion, uring the advisablenesa of making arrangements whereby the whole battalion can be mustered at the shortest possible notice—each company at its own head quarters. To do this more effectually, sergeante m charge of sections are required to know the address or place of work of every man m the section, the officers commanding half companies to know the address of every Bergeant, and to hold themselves m readiness to assist m musteriDg the companies immediately such order m received. On such a muster being ordered, all ranks will turn out m marching order, and will carry such ball ammunition as may be m the possession of the company. Oboydon Gold Dredging Company, LiMiTEp.T-rMr Charles Ward, the agent for this distriob of the Croydon Qold DredgiDg Company, Limited, has shown I*3 a letter addressed to him by the secretaries, from which ye learn that the prospects of the success of this company are unexceptionally good, and that work will have commenced by Christmas. It is proposed to pall up 6a per share, of which 2* has already been paid, and a further Is is due on the 7th pros. This amount will have enabled the directors to defray all ooßt up to the time of com mencing work, and the value of the olaim will then be proved beyond the possibility of doubt. The olaim consists of 123 acres— 23 of which are suitable for sluicing or elevating, and the remainder for dredging. Tho directors will proceed with the sluicing first, and the expenditure incurred for this purpose will be about £600. If the value of the claim 'is proved' beyond doubt, the dredging plant will be ab once obtained. The estimate of the vendors is that) tfie ground will yield oyer £dwb to the cubic 1 yard, and as li grains will pay good dredg ing dividends, the public will ab once perceive that the prospectus of this company js worthy ef ponßideration, especially seeiDg that the claim is ia the mjdst of auriferous country of well known value, and is situate nob four miles from Qore railway station with a good metal road the whole way. Mr Ward has a sample of the gold obtained from the claim, and will be glad to show jt and give all the information m his power. He has now only about 300 shares for Bale, j when the list will be finally closed. £. Police Spy, who had the hardihood to make Ills way jnto a thieves' kitchen m one of th'e worst districts of South London was somewhat roughly handled a week or two ago Ifc »pP** ra t' )afc " a happened to be known to ont of the habitues of the place, and the result/ was that he narrowly escaped with his life. Still more recently a man m South London was atttaoked by indiges tion. Headacsha, Isss of appetite, and low spirits all joined m the a f ttadk, and the poor fellow thought he could not esoape with his life when Borne true friend ' came to hia rescue and recommended him to take Hbllow&y'a Pills. He tc,ok the advice and the Pills with the ' result that he is now a

Fair>'leld.— Mrs Wheeler was the sue cessful applicant for the boarding-house at Fairfield freezing wotks.

Correction.— The duok eggs, which took first prizes at the recer.b show, and which were fo much admired, were exhibited by Mrs J. M. Smith, v-ho rlbo look second

prize

Pickpockets -The Chriatchurch police state that pickpockets ai)d thieves ara tlockiog iuto the town for the Carnival week, and it bohov«s people to prepare a special pocket for their purses.

Tub Miutia —The Commander of tho Forces iB making enquiries from tho po'ice m c eh of the chief centres as to the length of tinvj necessary for the compilatiou of the list of persons who are eligible for the militia service.

Strange Accident. — A strange accident happened to » horse m Marton the other day. While the driver was eating his lanch the horse, which was feeding from a nose bag, went to get a drink. The nosebag filled with water, and the result was that the horre was suffocated.

Queensland Bound. — It is reported that Mr John Grigg has disposed of the two-year old draught entire, Maori Model, to a Queensland buyer for 300 guineas. This horse took first prize m his class at the A« and P. Show this year. This son of Work man will no doubt be as much admired m his new home as he waa here.

Presentation to the Captain or the Mapourika, — Captain McLean, of the Mapourika, has been presented with an illuminated testimoaial from the citizens of Greymouth. Another testimonial from those who were piasengera on the Mapourika on the night of the accident ia being pre pared.

St Stephen's — Ab St Stephen's church yeßterday it was intimated that the Bishop of Christohurch would hold a confirmation service m Ashburton on Sunday, November 20. Candidates m the coming diocesan examination m religious knowledge were requested to meet m Sc Stephen's school room on Saturday next, November 5, at 9 a.m.

Sir Gbobge Grey's Will.— Sir George Grey's will, executed November, 1896, is (says a Press Association telegram from Auckland) a very brief document. His whole estate totalled £5000, which goe3 to his neice, Mrs Seymour Thorne George, of Parnell. Messrs William Campbell and S. T. George are the trustees. A codicil had been added providing for Lady Grey m case Sir George died before she did.

A Wise Step. — Mr W. Nixon, the well known Killinchy breeder, has taken a step that should be followed by all breeders of j pedigree cattle. He has had the whole of his young shorthorn bulls tested with tuberculin by Mr 0. J. Reakes, the Govern ment veterinary surgeon, and they have all come through the test without reacting, showing that they are free from tuberculosis. " Penalising Matrimony." — This was the term applied by Mr A. W. Hogg at a meeting of the Wellington Land.Board (says the Post) m connection with a statement tnado by the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr Marchant) that a married woman had applied for a certain area, but, as the Act did not allow a married woman to take up more than 1000 acres, she could not have the desired area. An unmarried woman, it appears, is not no restricted. Educational Institute. — Next Satur day a meeting of the Aahburton branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute will be held. As special reasons why this meet ing should be well attended and the member ship increased, it may be mentioned that a

roll of twenty- five paid-up members on November 5 will entitle the branch to elect its own delegate to th 9 annual Council ; that the President) will read a paper, which, with the discussion that mast follow, should be of special interest to m is ti esses. As every teacher m the county should be a member of the Institute, those who are not on the roll should at ODce join and help on the cause, and those who are already members, but are m arrear with their subscriptions, should ab once make themselves good on the books It haß been often said that the class m New Zealand who fail by union amongst them selves to look after their own interests are the farmers. Shall it be aaid that the intelligence of the community, as repre sented by the teachera, is only keen enough to make a good second to the farmers ?

Primitive Methodist Church — There was a record gathering at the Primitive Methodist tea and concert on Show night —

a constant stream of visitors from four to seven o'clock. The provision was excellent, and was mnch appreciated by those who patronised it. At the concert which followed, the Key. G. EL Mann occupied the chair, and a programme of over twenty items was gone through, consisting of songd, quartets, anthems, recitations, and an address by the Rev. R. Taylor, whioh was listened to with great attention. The choir under the baton of Mr Kersel gave four anthems, the performance of which evoked much prai c. The following contributed songa — Misses Barratt, Gate*, Anderson, Palmer, and Mrs Barrow ; Messrs Kereel and Graighead ; Mesdames W. and J. Marsden and Messrs Tilley and James contributed a quartet. All the items were excellent, and it' was only the length of the programme which prevented many decided recalls. Miss Bessie Sitntnonda contributed a violin solo, which was received very heartily and was listened co with rapt attention. Miss Riohardson contributed a pianoforte solo, and played most of the accompaniments.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph^- Copyright.

London, October 29

Daring the voyage of the barque Parkdale, from Sydney to London on August 6th, she experienced heavy weather off Monte A^ideo. She lost a number of her sails, and her hatches were stove m. To save the vessel from foundering, a portion of her cargo was jettisoned. ' On arrival she had over a foot of water m her main and fore hold.

The balance-sheet of Dalgety and Qp'. shows a profit of £100,|38. A dividend of g per c@nt. tyas been de clared, and £20,438 carried forward.

Mr Robert Reed, of Melbourne, addressing the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, urged Manchester business people to establish their own shipping line for the purpose of a direct ex change of Lancashire products for Australian food supplies.

St. Petersburg, October 28

Russia will be compelled to expend two hundred million roubles (about £85,000,000) for tbe relief of the peasantry during the present winter.

Sydney, October 30

Though gradually weakening, the Rev. T. S. Eorsaith, owing to his great yifcaljty, may linger for some time. '

The new steamer Aotea, for the Northern Rivers Steamship Company of New Zealand, has been launched.

MEr-nou^NE, October 29 A bookmaker was fined J620 and Qosts for using a box and stand for betting at the Oaulfield races, The box was declared to be t( a place " within the meaning of the Aot.

SPORTING.

ASHBURION TROTTING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

President — Donald McLean, Esq, ; Vice- Presidents — Messrs Denis Moliendry acd P Devano ; Stewards— Messrs G R..b rt-on, R J Henry, W Sutherland, J O'Giady, J McCormick, F McC fferty, J Sutherland, and T Connolly. Judg;— Dor.ald McLcar, E=q. .Starter — Air H J Henry ; Clerk of Scales— Mr R F. iedlauder"; Clerk of Cour c— Mr G Keller: Haudicipper— Mr H Brakmau ; Timtktepers— Messrs R Alexander, Max Friedlander, and J Lewis,

The Spring meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club, which wa3 held on the track at the A. and P. Show grounds on Saturday, was, to say the lea&c of ib, a great success, and the executive and membeis of the Ciub m general have reason to be proud of the result of their endeavors to provide an honeat and interesting day's sport for the public. Though the day broke dull and cold looking, with heavy leaden clouds scudding along, which threatened almost a deluge of rain, there was a large attendance, amongst whom were a fair number of ladies. The weather, however, was fairly good till the last race, which was run m rain. The stand and paddock were fairly well patronised. The track at the starb was m first-class order, and the racing about the best seen at an Ashburton trob for years. Great credit is due to the Secretary, Mr W. Simpson, for the thorough and efficient ; manner in' which all details were arranged. ! All the events were got off on time, and without accident. The ten shilling totalisator, m charge of Mr Roberts, waa worked with despatch, and there were no delays. -"Bookies" wera conspicuous by their absence. The only apparent business done apart from the machine was by a shilling sweep company, who appeared to be doing a good business. The refreshment booth on the ground, m charge of Mr T. Connolly, could hardly have been m better hands. Though the afternoon was somewhat cod and dull, there was nothing to mar the pleasure till about four o'clock, when a few drops of rain fell. This made the track a bit greasy for the Farmers' Plate. The shower then came on to be a pretty heavy one, and the track for the last evenb on the card was a bit sloppy. The crowd sought the shelter of the refreshment booth and the belt of pine trees. The carriers and cab 3 had a busy time of it, as most people were glad to get out of the wet and back to town as quickly as possible. The sum of £815, representing 1630 tickets, was passed through the machine during the afternoon, against £874 last year, Follow ing are results : —

Maiden Handicap (m saddle), of 20 soys ; two miles. 34 Mr Hay Smith's blk m Misa Wilkin,

by Wilkin, syrs, 6sec ... (Owner) 1 63 Mr J. Smith's b m Miss Brownwood,

aged, 4aec

(Owner) 2

41 Toronto, sor \ 106 Wanaka, 3aec ; 0 Master Ernie, 43ec ; 10 Brandon, 4aec ; 0 Silver Queen, 4sec ; 1 Doub'.ewood, 4aec ; 0 Roanwood, 4aec ; 0 Sydney, 4»ec ; 1 Maori, ssec ; 1 Rotciv, 6sec, also started.

This was a good race, and proved exciting. In the Becond round Miss Brownwood led, followed by Wanaka, w'th Miss Wilkiu third and Brandon fourth. As they passed the post at a mile and a half, the order was as follows — Mies Brownwood, Mis* Wilkin, Brandon, and Wanaka. About 200 yards from home Misb Brownwood broke, and Miss Wilkin came to the front, and a great race home resulted m Miss Wilkin winning by three lengths. Time— s 44. Dividend— £3 Bs. EiiEcreaio Handicap (m saddle), of 20 bovb ; Becond, 2 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. 61 Mr J. Striugfellow's blk m Cimeline, by Camel, 6yrs, 303 ec ... (Stewart) 1 28 Mr C. Walsh's br g Hassan, aged, scr (Cotton) 2 76 Mr F. Standiah'a b m Patchwork, 6yra, 12iec (C. Harold) 3

16 Gillie Riabach, 2(hec ; 6 Prince, 263 ec; 1 Roberb Emmett, 33aec ; 35 Big Mtik, 33seo, also started. Cameliue led all the way, though Haß3an pub m good work, and had moved np to second place at the third lap, and looked like winning;. He unfortunately broke about 100 yards from home, and failed to better hia position, Camaline winning by two lengths. Time— 4.2B. Dividend— £l 123. A protest was entered against the winrier by the owner of Hassan, on the grounds of galloping past the post, but on being con sidered by the stewards was dismissed &3 frivolous, and the deposit money forfeited. Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 30 soys ; Becond hoise 3 boys from the stake ; two miles. 54 Mr W. Cegg'a g h Toronto, by Texas, ag;ed, 15secp, .*. ... (Cotton) 1 28 Mr W. Rodger's b g Garfield, aged, 9iecß _ .„ ... (Bebbington) 2 131 Mr Denis McKendry'a b m Medium And, syrs, 18iec3, ... (Munro) 3 2 Berlin Mac 21secs (W. Hu3ton), and 76 Despise 21secs (C. Harold), also s'arted. Toronto led all the way, and won by two lengths. As they passed the mile and a half, Medium And held second place, bub Garfteld fought it out, and just managed to leave the mare third. One of the wheels of the sulky to which Garfield was harnessed, was m anything bat racing trim after the first round, and looked very much as though it might have collapsed at any moment. Time~s.so. Dividend— £3 11s. i

Selling Handicap, (option saddle or har ness) of 2Q eovs ; one mile and a half. 2§ Mr P. Devane's br m Victoria 11,, by

Blaokwood Abdallab, aged, 26sec3, (Compton) 1 54 Mr T Harold's b g Tralee, 6yrs, 30seo, .- (0. Harrold) 2 3 MrE J Wilson's b g Westat field, 31 sees, - ... .« (Owner) 3

4 Cinderella (harness), 31aeca ; 25 Kate, 31 Bees ; 43 Wildboy (harness), 33sec3, also started.

Ab the half mile Victoria 11. had moved up to second place, and before the mile was covered had taken the lead, with Wester field second. Tralee, however, challenged him and left him a good third. The winner wad sold ab auction immediately after the race by Mr R. Ijtfiedlander, and went to Mr T.' Clark at £9. Time— 4.l9. Dividend— £2 15.

Ashburtok Handicap (m saddle), of 35 soys ; second horse Z\ soya from the stake ; two miles. 95 Mr J. McQuilkin'a bg Malcolm D.,

by Wilkin, aged,

40 sees, (J.

McQutlkin, junr) 1 30 Mr G. Grice'a ru g Sam, aged, 25 sees,

(Skiffiagton) 2 13 Mr W. Rodger's b g G irfield, aged, 30secs .,.. .~. .« (Bsbbington) 3

14 Hassan, scr ; 4 Patchwork, 163ecs ; 4 Big Mick, 42<ec3, also started.

Before half a mile had been covered, Malcolm D. had worked to the front, with Miss Brown wood, GarfielcJ, and Sam m close attendance. At the mile the order was the same. During the third round Sam moved up second, Garfield third, and Miss Brown wood fell back to fourth place, and this was the order at the finish, Malcolm D winning by about twenty yards, very little dividing second and third. Time— s.4o. Dividend — £1 63.

Farmers' PJjAte Handicap (m saddle), of 2Q sora ; seaond horse 2. aova from the the stak6. Two miles. ' 108 Mr W. Baxter's br m Stella, by Berlin— Jeis, syra, 17aecs, (Stewart) 1 29 Mr George Robertson's b g Struan, 6yra, 17sec3 ... ... (Robertson) 2 10 Mr W, Houston's m o Berlin Mao, 153808, ._ .„ ... (Owner) 3 19 Bel tat Girl, 2 J. E. Rotciv, 27 Toronto, 5 Dundee aad 6 Weaterfield also ebarted. This proved to be abiut the hardest fought race of the day. Aostolla started a strong favourite, whilst a large number had a liking for Belfast Girl. At the mile Aeatella was leading, closely followed by Struan, Berlin Mao, and Toronto. And the same order waa kept till the finish, Aeatella winning by aboub 10 yards from Struan, with M^o a gopd third, and Toronto who wa 1 ? penalised two seconds fourth. There were 108 tickets on the winner. The traok waa a bit greasy by this time. Time — 5.39. Dividend- £1 la.

Dash Handicap (m saddle), of 25 boys; ' aeoond horse 2| aova from the atake : one rhile. - • 31 Mr ' F. Sfcandlßb^a b g General Luok. by Cfenerel Tj?acy f 7, wglf

(C. Haiold) 1 44 Mr F. Radford'a br m Wt<n*ka, 6yrs, 21st c ■ .. .. (Bebbington) 2 4 Mr C. Walsh's br gHaeßan, aged, *cr, (Cotton) 3 | A field of nine started m this race — | Arahura and Robert Kmmett being scratched- This was a very good and exciting race, but tha pleasure was marred by the rain, which by this time was coming down heavily, the track being greasy and sloppy. At the half tni'e VVanaka waa m the van, with Ccmeiino second and Geneial Luck third. 0 lie- last uimert continued to forge aheid, nnd won a well conteited raco with Wanaka second, and Hat sun ft good t hit rl. M.ilcolm D. was penalised lOiec, C«meline 3sej, and Miss Wilkin 93ec&. Wanaka \%aa a strorg favourito, whilst Miss Wilkin, Eu'alie, and the winner were about evenly backed. Timo —2.42. Dividend— £2 13s.

VICTORIAN RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

United Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.

Melbourne, October 29

The following is the result of the Victorian Derby, the principle event decided at the first day's racing of the V.R.C. Spring Meeting :—

Victorian Der*t, of 1000 soya ; one mile

and a half.

Mr W Bailey's eh c Cocos, by Abercorn

—Copra (W Delaney) 1 Mr W. R. Wilson's br c Bobadil, by Bill of Portland— She (H. J. Morrison) 2 Mr A Williams's br c YVoodlark, by Gczd — Priscilla .. .. (J. Delaney) 3 Heretic, Cordite, Lee Metford, Gauleon and Hostler also started. Betting — 7 to 4 on Bobadil, 7 to 1 against Cocos, 8 to 1 to 33 to 1 the others. Cordite took command soon after the start and led till four furlongs from home, when Bobadil, making a terrific ran, assumed the lead and held ib till the distance post, where Cocos joined issue with the favorite, who on being asked for an effort drew away, but a furlong from home Cocos made another dash, and a terrific etruggle began between the pair, who passed the poßt locked together, the judge deciding m favor of Cocoa by half a head, Woodlark a length behind Bobadil, Heretic fourth, Cordite, fifth, Gauleon sixth, and Hontler last. Time — 2.41*.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— MONDAY.

Before Messrß Upton and Rule, Justices of

the Peace.

Drunkenness.— Patrick Cashan was fined 10s for having been drunk m the public streets on Saturday night. He was abo convicted on a charge of vagrancy, but was let off on a promise to leave the town and go to hia work m the country. — A first offender was fined 53.

The Big Paddock —Alexander McKerz'e waß fined 2a, E. McTigue Is, T. Harrison 39, E. Curdy 3s, W. Riggs 3a, G. Helens Ib, G. J.ff<23, George Bright sa, J. Robinson Is. B. Kvnes3, and M. Brophy Is, for having allowed cattle to be at large or to gfBZ9 en the public roads.

Attempted Rescob.— R. Nealan was fined lOi for attempting to rescue cattle from the custody of the ranger.

CANTERBURY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

The half yearly meetings of the Canterbury Baptist Association were held m the Tabernacle on Friday. Rev, S. A. Harris, of Lincoln, conducted the devotionalmeeting On the morning,- and at one o'clock the visit ing delegates and friends sat down to a very substantial and appetising luncheon provided by the members and friends of the Aahburton Churoh. After full' justice had been done to the good things provided, Rev. J.J, North, President, called on the Rev. T. A Williams to propose a vote of thanks to the Asbburton friends for providing for their creature comforts. Rev. W. Liamb seconded and Rev. Ager responded. Apologies were sent from Revs. G. B. Inglis, Hamilton, Mann, and others, who stated that pressing duties prevented them from being present at the luncheon. The luncheon table was arranged and waited on by Mesdamea W. Greenslade, E. Williams, Rowal, T. Williams, Bale, andMisaCine. The afternoon wa3 occupied with the business of the Association.

The public tea commenced at 5 o'clock, when a large number sat down to the well laden tables, attended lo by Meadamea Hopkins, H. Osborne, Rowal, Hale, Eden, E. Williams, Greenslade, T. Williams, Wheeler, senr., Wheeler, junr., Misses Totty, Keeley (2), Meddins, Oaborne, aqd Frisky.

The evening meeting was well attended— Rev. A. Ager m the chair. After devotions, Rev. S. A. Harris, of Lincoln, secretary of the Association, gava a short account of the work done during the past six months. In his remarks he stated that they regretted the fact that m arranging their meetings for thab day they had clashed with other churches. They had done it just to take advantage of the cheap fares, which meant a good difference, when most of the delegates travelled from Christchurch. Elcqnenfc addresses were also delivered by Rev. W. Lamb (Rangiora), and Rev. J. J. North, (Spreydon) President of the Association, and owing to the lateness of the hour, Rev. T. A. Williams, (Sydenham), had to keep big address for some future occasion. The musical arrangements for the evening were excellent. A large orchestra under the leadership of Air. H. A. Gates gave some beautiful selections; a solo by Mrs H. Steele and a duet by the same lady and Mies Steele were highly appreciated ; as were also several ohoruses given by an excellent choir, with Mr G. Osborne as conductor.

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

The following results have just been received from the examiners of the London College of Music :—

Intermediate — Miss Jones, 99. Junior— Miss Kitty Bell, 97. Elementary— Mias Vivienne Willis 9a • Mr Thorns Chapman, 98 ; Misa Collins, 98-. « B? ii aO 7 IY a i> BOn ' 9 - 7 ; Mißa C - McClatchie, Each one has thus passed, carrying off a firatTclass certificate. All are pupils of Mr Llewellyn Owen, who is to be heartily con gratulated upon Buoh aucceßsful results.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold onrselves responsible for 'tht opinions expressed by our correspondent*)*

PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW.

Sir,— " Justica " has heard many rumors about the recent Punch and Judy show performance m Wakanui. He waa one of the audience of thah performance, and wishes to explain matters. Why does he wish to explain matters. The only reason, it seems to me, is because he is self interested. Probably hia nom-de-plume is conclusive proof that it is the showman himself who is writing. Note, sir, how he takes the showman's par,t. He explains, what actually took place from the showman's poinb of view. Speaking of justice, he looks at this phasa of the quer ion also from the showman's standpoint. But what aboub the innocent person whose name waa given to the police aa being one of the disturbers %t the meeting ? Where ;s «' Justice's '» justice, when hermits to mention the man's name who had nothing to do with the affair, but who, nevertheless, was dragged into it. Let Justice " coma out from his hiding place, and then we will tee what he has to say, and how he will conduob himeelf. I have already challenged the person who gave my name to the police, whether maliciously or otherwise, to divulge his or her name to the public, when an action at law will immediately ensue, ftfe^nwhile, my challenge <|till holds, good.~]f am, etc,

Ben Chambers,

THE ASHBURTOA GUABDIAN ; HONDA*, OCTOBER 81, 189&



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NICOLL BROTHERS. I JNicoll Brothers, G [3. F. Nicoll] (L. A. Nicoll b AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. c SHAREBROKEKS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. C CENTRAL AUCTION BO'JMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S\LES OF CATTLE, PIGS& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, la Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATJRDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed (.in our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agentß for Messrs Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegraas, Cocksfoot, Cow- grase, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England* WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchuroh Meat Company Limited, i Milburn Lime .and Cemenb Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. ' Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycle?. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RI.-KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums oftSTruat 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. I, We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. 5 mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. _I_ Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODOCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FBEEZERS, FBEEZERS. TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own Account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience* by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE *:that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopea at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Eto , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 WONDERS WILL NEVeI* CEASk' RIDE A Frits Bicycle, AND WIN EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU Strength, JL.fg?lituess, Sc topeert Combined* AS Proved by J. J. IT. PEA.RSE, scaling 15hc lOlbSg and mounted on a Fritz Light Roadster, Geared to 88 incheß, Winning the Geral- dine Cycling Club's Annual Road Race Easily. Built by J. RICHARD, (late of mount somers.) W £.9 NOW IN WAIMATE. r ■■ - — : — r~ :~ -j Jtpsist upo» having our Pure Teas. Don't fee put appa. £ney art the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pa*,. Cppied feKt never equalled. \" WONDERFUL Ounraaiieed g&pv and Bettor v»Iu« than any at 4d per «», Japre money. Compare pur 2/- tea with any at »/* &»d our 2/4 with any at 3/- pWl* '"



Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. I RAKAIA SALE. THURSDAY, KOVEMBER 3, 1898. [ MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd , will sell on above date at the I Ruk tia Saleyards, on account of Mr D. TUBNBCLIi. 1 EIGHT HORSE POWER TRACTION | J_ ENGiNfc), by Avdiug ami Porter, m perftct oider. ISet Combine Wheels aod Axles, Set of Beltings. Movable Hut on wheels. Sale directly after Stock Sale. R. FRIEDLANDFR, 10 231 Auctioneer DUNEDIN Labor Day Sports. MASSEY-HARRIS OIN TOP, oive- miliTbio ycle-^ Humphrey Ist, Hanley 2nd TWO-MILJBi WjHLJEUJI- BACE- Bknnbtt Ist, Hanlet 3rd, Holland 4th. ITIVJE-M-ILHi— MIDDLBTON Ist, Ralston 2nd, Cadlton 3rd, Humphreys 4th. ' THEY ALL RODE * Massey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEEL?. MASSJUY-HARRIS Reapers & Binders. KITE ARE NOW QNLOADINGOUR FIHST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 CASES, REPRESEN- TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Limited. FOB SALE, Tt/IOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FORSALE- SEED" BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST I MANURES. "ITTj2 offer to supply these celebrated . Fertilisers at li3t prices loss the 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 Bkos. Ltd., FOR THE CHEAPEST LINES IN * English E.P. Ware EVER OFFERED TO THE ASH- BURTON PUBLIC GO TO J. V. DE BEER. WHY PURCHASE m Christchurch when you can geb as Good Value locally at the same prices P SPLENDID VALUE IN WATERBURY WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and EVERY BRANCH of the TRADE,. A CALL WILL REPAY ITSELF. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET. 1 he practice— which of late has become prevalent — of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse is taken bad ,caaoob be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-oalled reaff.diea, inimical to life under certain coirvitione, ai?B /id, ministered, with the resul; that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner be.oomea alarmed, bub alas }it is often t#o late. W T Kinustow hag been wonderfully successful during the I» te epidemic 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 the shortest notioe. Testl- moniala can be seta upon application,—- im%) no 19



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. 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. BPADEB, BAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowosb Prices of any 6rm m Ashburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING tAii TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opene 1 . our New Season's Suip'y of FISHING TACKLE, Ja.d request an early ins; ectioa. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM US WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Jusb LaDding, and we will be able to supply Customers without) delay. JOHN ORR° AND CO., ASHBUBTON. DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPIETE STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE *, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DBRSS GOODB IIV GREAT VARIETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets. 100 dczen Men's New Scarves and Bows, lovely shades, Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Bootsjand Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.