Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations: SATURDAY, Nov. 1. For Australian States (due Melbourne Nov. Bth), India, China, Ceylor, Straits Settlement, Japan, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London December 4th), via Brindisi, at 12.30 p.m.

Commercial.

SYINEY STOCK SALES,

Sydney, October 30 At the stock sales no New Zealand sheep were offered. Prices for prime sheep were well maintained, others were easier. Thirty-eight New Zealand bullocks sold at from .£2O to .£23.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1902.

While everybody must recognise the ad vantages of the legislation which provides for proper supervision over our food supply, it should not be forgotten that the suppliers have interests which are entitled to con sideration. The case of the butchers may be taken as an illustration of what may happen in districts where a public abattoir ha 3 been established. Not very long ago we had an opportunity of inspecting several hides that had been taken from bullocks killed at the Ashburton public abattoir, which, as everyone knows is at the Faivfield Freezing Works. Some of these hides had been cut about by the " pith " used in killing the animals, and were thus very much depreciated in value; while the skinning had been so badly done that considerable quantities of the fat and flesh still adhered to the hides. There was therefore a loss to the btitcher on both hide and carcase. Then it sometimes happens that sheep and cattle taken to the abattoir by the butchers are condemned by the Inspector, and the bulk of the loss falls on the former, although the fault probably lies with the grazier or the breeder of the diseased animal! It seems to us that when we insist on stringent regulations to secure good wholesome food being supplied to the public, we should certainly endeavour as far as possible to conserve the interests of the food suppliers. This is also necessary in the interests of the consumers, since the greater the facilities given to the suppliers the cheaper will be the articles of consumption to the public. We notice that the butchers of Christchurch have already taken action with regard to con demned stock. At a meeting of master butchers held last evening the matter was pretty fully discussed, a suggestion being made " that an insurance scheme might be evolved to which the vendor and the but chers should each contribute at per head, and this, with the third from the Govern ment, and the butcher getting the hide and fat, would put them into a much better position then than now." It was generally agreed that stock should be guaranteed by the vendor, and it was thought that if the butchers were firm on this point the breed ers—or at any rate the larger ones —would have their stock inspected annually. For the present, however, an insurance scheme has been adopted, and further steps are to be taken to bring about a more satisfactory condition of things. This matter concerns the public as well as the butchers, as we have* shown, and we hope a satisfactory arrangement can be made to protect both the butchers and the ccnsumerß of meat.

There is an old agage that truth, is stranger than fiction, and every now and then some thing crops up to illustrate this. The late3t esample is the wreck of the steam ship Ventuor while on her voyage to China with the bodies of more than four hundred defunct celestials. The circumstances coil* nectod with this wreck render it one of the most remarkable affairs of the kind that have occurred in New Zealand waters. In tho first place, the fact that the ship struck on a portion of the coast which has not hitherto been considered dangerous, is somewhat inexplicable. We have not got much information as to what might have led to the accident, but we are told that the Ventnor struck on a rock, probably while going at full speed. It is surely quite unusual that after an impact with a rock, which " shook the vessel from stem to stern." she could proceed on her journey immediately after backing off. Still more unusual is what fallowed. The Ventnor must have been leaking h.oavjly from the first, but she continued her journey, and notwithstanding that the pumps were found to be quite unable to keep the water under, no attempt appears to have been made to save the ship by running into any of the harbours that were passed. We are told that on Tuesday m,orning the ballast tanks jfere full, putting the steamor down by the Ijeacl, fchys making it evident that she had but a short'time to float. Yet even after this, th.c ship was taken past Qnehunga, still heading north, but with whaij objegt it is difficult to imagine. Hour after houp the. doomed vessel pressed on, and in the evening !t' her fcow was so far under water that she became uam?.nege able," and the people on board s.oom t.o have then realised that she was gradually going down. We are told that " despite every effort that could be made " she con tinued to sink, and all hands were ordered into fche boats, and immediately afterwards the Yentnor went down in about fifty fathoms. No attempt appears % have been made from first to last to save the vessel, nor even to beach her, so that her cargo at least might hayp been recovered. There is yet another^ curious circumstance connected with this very extraordinary wreck, which is that the bodies ' Oil board were insured for aearly J?5000. Ono ojj,n understand in suring goods and cargo which iiaye a com mercial value, so that in the eyent of Igss the money will enable them to be replaced, or may serve as compensation. B.ufc surely that ,£SOOO was not intended to buy m'w bodies for 400 and odd etherealized China men supposed to be waiting for the Vent nor's cargo, which is nov/ lying three hun dred feet under the sea. If wo may judge from what has so far been made public con cerning this sensational catastrophe, the rest of the story of the wreck of the Vent nor, and the final disposal of the resur rected chinkies will complete one of the most interesting tales of the sea that has been written for mauy a day.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Strong winds from between north and west and south-west; glass fall, bufc rise after 12 hours from now.

Prick oh FTiQUK. — The New Zealand Flour Millers' tio-operativo Association, Ltd, have raised the price of "flour from £10 10s to £11 per ton for sacks. Bran apa pollard remain at £o 10s per ton.

Land Board. —The Canterbury Land Board is at present in South Canterbury, valuing runs and conducting a ballot for a small portion of the Waikakahi estate.

The Orabi River. —The canvas for sig-1 natures praying the Governor to constitute a river board for the purpose of conserving the TH'esont course of the Orari River is be ing made of Temuka and (he surrounding district. The Timaru " Heraid " states that so far as a majority of the ratepayers asked to sign the requisition hare done bo More Larrikin ism.— At a recent meet ing in Wakanui schoolroom, several young men conducted themselves in a very dis creditable manner, and caused great annoy ance to the rest of those present at the gathering. We understand that there is a possibility of their being called to account for their proceedings. School Flower Gardens.—At a meet ing of the Wellington Education Board an offer was made by Messrs Nioimo and Blair, Beedsmen, of Dunedin, to provide a supply of flower seeds for the enconrage mentof the culture of flowers amongst the Board's school children. Needless to say, this thoughtful and wise offer was accepted ; with hearty thanks.

The EiokajlA.—The biorama appeared for the last time last night, when the Hall was again crowded by a most appreciative audience. The pictures which were best received on the first occasion, were shown again, and seemed to lose nothing by the repetition. Duving an interval Major Perry cave an interesting explanation of how the pictures were taken, exhibiting the mec hanism of his camera. The vocal portion of the programme was very good.

The Pacific Caei,b.—The Secretary of the General Post Office was advised this morning from Fiji, that the cable steamer Anglia had arrived shortly after G a.m, and started to lay the shore end of the Pacilic cable at 8.5. When this work is finished, the Pacific cable will be complete from Vancouver to South Port in Queensland.

Lawn Tennis.—The formal opening of the lawn tennis season was held yesterday in the Domain, where a large number of players and others assembled. The Presi dent, of the Club, Mr C. W. Purnell, made a few remarks, congratulating the Club on its position. He said that with the new asphalt courts it was one of the best equipped clubs in the colony. He also drew attention to the tournament to be hold at Christmas. Afternoon tea wag provided by Mrs Purnell, assisted by her daughters and other lady members of the Club.

Methven. — The Methven school was crowded on Tuesday night last when the Black Family made their first appearance in this district. Without detailing the lengthy programme we may say every item was well rendered, hearty applause greet ing the various performers, the trick violin playing by Miss Black and the mandoline quartette being the favourite items. Mr Black expressed his intention of again visiting Methven, when the Company will doubtless receive a very hearty reception from a crowded house.

Booths on Show Grounds. —Speaking of the orderly conduct of the visitors to the. Timaru Show, the " Herald " remarks:— " From the standpoint of our friends the Prohibitionists that result was very remarkable, for there were two booth.3 licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, and each of them seemed to be fairly well patronised by the public, a considerable proportion of whom ought, from an extre mist point of view, to have been drunk or far advanced in that direction. The police made no arrests, aud were never called on to interfere. We should not have empha sised that state of affairs (which is the usual thing at the Association's Shows) if it had not been for the Prohibition con troversy which is n>w raging in Timaru, and is apparently making some people go off heir heads,"

Remembering Returned Troopers.— The following telegram has been received by Mr J. H. Witheford, M.H.R. for Auck land, from the Premier, in reply to a congratulatory telegram and request to ,'■' remember the returned troopers ": — " Mauy thanks for congratulations. The Alpha and Omega of the election will be the placing of tho people on the land, and there, with our united efforts, they will go, and amongst them our brave sons who fought so nobly for ub in South Africa. I have a scheme and a way whioh will reinovo the deadlock.—R. J. Seddon." The " deadlock" refers to the difficulty of arranging special conditions under the present land laws.

Timaett Ha.rboub. —Timaru people are congratulating themselves on the fact that the s.s Kumara on her last visit to that port brought no less that 700 tons of cargo direct to local consignees. This is a deci dided advance in the history of the port, for previous direct shipments of cargo by steamship have not exceeded 50 or GO tons. The "Timaru Post" understands that the saving of rail or steamer freights for tran shipment amounts to .£1 per ton on some classes of cargo, and thesg are other advan tages. The paper states that the shipping facilities at the port of Timaru are now equal to those possessed by the principal ports of th'i colony, and commanders of the larger boats speak in highly complimentary terms of the promptitude with which the work of loading and unloading is carried on.

Ashburton Debating Society.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur'ton Debating {Society was held last night in tho ante-room qfSfc' Stephen^ schoolroom, the Rev. E. Wbitehouse occupying the chair. Two new members were proposed, and Messrs P, Orr, IT. Re veil, with the Rey". E Whifcehoiise, were appointed a sub-com mittee to make' arrangements for J,ayin^ a social evening on Thursday, November 20th, which will be tho last meeting of the season. The sub-committee is to report to a general meeting on November 13th, when members will be called upon to make im promptu sp«§ches. Mr J. S. Tennant then read a most interesting paper on " Colour in Nature.," and illustrated h|§ remarks from beautiful coloured engravings. He showed how marvellously animals and even plants can adapt their colours to their surroundings, and pointed out what an important part colour plays in all life. On ths motion of Rev. Mr Whitehouse, Mr 'Pennant' way aceor^cj, s*. very hearty vote of thanks,' and the' meeting thoji fc^nni nated.

Sopikif 4.7.' Wakanut. —A very successful Sunday school sqeial y/^s held in the Wakanui Presbyterian Church on Thurs day night. There was a large audiencp, chiefly of young people, and after the meeting had boen opened in the usual way, Mr Eobert Corbett gave in a peporfc of the ivork done in the Sunday school during the year, which showed that substantial pro gross had been made. During tho evening Miss Eickman sang two songs. Miss Nellie Ikown and Mrs Eosewarna recited poetical selections in a rno3t admirable way, and short pieces were rocited by some of the Sunday schoolchildren, viz., Muriel Cromie, Annija Cronaie, Gena Taylor, and Johnnie Doak. SQOgs \/<srs contributed by Mis 3L. Trevurza, Miss" Evs i>oajr, and by a quar tottu of male and female' singers \vho appeared twice to great advantage. Misses S. and N. Oorbott sang a duot together, g,nd Miss Rosewarne played all the accompaui* ments. The Eev. Mr Fee gave a most interesting address to the young people, emphasising the virtues of meekness, obediencej 'truthfulness and honesty, and his illustrations will not readily be for o-otten. Mrs Inglis spoke about the f'Bed, white, and blue," and her address was well received. Refreshments were handed round by .1 large force of willing helpers, and the mootiiip" was then brought to a close.

Personal.—Mr Edward Taylor, of Rua puna, who has been on a visit to England, returned to Ashburton to-day.

Coronation Contingent.—About forty southern members of the Coronation Con tingent went through by the express to-day. The only Ashburton man in the number was Trooper Duncan McLaren, of Mayfield, who left Ashburton with the Ninth, and afterwards joined the Coronation Contin gent. Trooper McLaren was heartily cheered by hi 3 comrades as the train drew out of the station.

Railway Classification.—The Govern ment Railways Department Classification Act, 1901, has increased the rates of pay in each division of service, and the increase was to be from April 1, 1902. At that time, however, the money had not been ap propriated by Parliament and was not avail able, but last session an Appropriation Act provided the necessary authority, and the arrears as from April 1 have been paid.

News in Brief.

Mr A. Ager will address the electors to-night in the Oddfellow's Hall at 8 o'clock, when His Worship the Mayor will take the chair.

The Ashburton Retail Traders' Associa tion requests members to close their places of business at noon next Thursday, the second day of the show. The traders will observe Monday, November 10th, as a whole holiday.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory advise visitors to Ashburton during the Show week to visit their establishment for best value in men's and boys' goods of every kind. . '

At a meeting of the Waikakahi Settlers' Association on Monday it was decided to request the Land Board to give the ranger power to grant, in certain cases, the taking of a third crop of grain.

Messrs Fletcher Bros, make an announce ment in this issue with regard to reduc tions in various lines of groceries, and giving particulars of their fourth tea competition.

A dinner and social in connection with the Ashburton Branch of the Farmers' Union will take place on Wednesday, November sth, in St. Stephen's schoolroom. Messrs J. O'Halloran, Recce, D. Jones, and others will deliver addresses. An adver tisement appears elsewhere.

The growth of motoring in Paris can be gathered from the following figures issued by the Parisian officials. Around Paris and its suburbs there are three thousand eight hundred and seven cars registered, fully four thousand automobiles ?not registered : over thirteen thousand six hundred people have taken out driving licenses. . These figures speak for themselves.

For the first time for some years the world's mile record 1113 been placed to the credit of English cyclists, this time through the agency of A. A. Chase, who established a fine performance by riding the mile from a flying start in one minute twenty and four-fifth seconds. Tiie intermediate times were :—Quarter in nineteen and two-fifths seconds, half in forty and one-fifth seconds, and the three-quarters in one minute and two-fifths seconds. The previous best was held by the American flyer, "Major" Taylor,

ROAD RACES.

The bioycle road race between employees of the Fairfield Freezing Works, which took place yesterday afternoon, resulted as follows! — G, MacKeig (handifap, 9min 30seo) ... 1 Time - 43tnin 4sec. D.. MacKeig .-(handicap, 9min) ... .. 2 Time—42min 36sec G-. Keeley (handicap, 6min) .. ... 3 Time— 43min 13sec. H. Arnstj scratch, fastest time— 41min 57sec.

The road race for youths, promoted by the Massey-Harris Company, took place yosterday, to Winchtnore school and back, and resulted as follows :—J.Fitzgerald 1; H. Hepburn 2; B. Anderson 3.

CRICKET.

A meeting of the Excelsior Football Club was held last evening, when it was decided to form a Crbkot Club. The following officers were elected :—Patron—Mr P. H. Cox ; President —Mr John McLachlan, M.11.R.; Vice-Presidents — Messrs John Studholme, H. C. Percy, Ed. Thomas, W. 11. Collins, J. Moffatt, D. Wood. W. W. Smith, H. M. Jones, and J. Newman, Dr Bolger, and Rev. E. Whitehouse; Captain —M. Wilkie; Vice-Captain —W. Andrews; Secretary and Treasurer—M. Buchanan; Committee —G. Child, D,. McKenzie, J. Hillgrove, M. Wilkie, M. Buchanan, W. Andrews, S. Thomas. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Sports Associa tion to make arrangements re ground in the Domain.

The Candidate.

(From an old Newspaper Cutting.)

" Father, who travels our road so late ??' Hush my child ! 'tis the Candidate ! Fit example of human woes. Early he comes and late he goes. He greets the mother with pourtiy. grace, And kisses the baby's dirty face; He calls to tho fence the farmer at work; He bores the merchant, he bores the clerk; The blacksmith, while his anvil rings, He greets, and this is the song he sings: 1 " H.owdy, howdy, how d'ye do 1 How is jf'ouE wife, anS how are you ? Ah, it fits my fist as no other can, The.horny hand of the working man." "Husband, who is that at the gate ?" " Hide my dear it's the Candidate. Husband, why can't he work like you, .Has ue nothing at all at home to do ? iVfy lovo, whenever a man is 4own, Jfq cash at hdine, aud no credft in town, Too dull to preach, and too proud to beg, Too timid to rob, and too lazy to dig, Then over his horse his legs he slings, And to the people this SQng he sings : " Howdy, howdy, liqw d J ye 'do ? How is your wife and how are you ? Ah, it fits my hand as no other can, The horny hand q( the working.man." Brothers, you who work early and late, Ask these thing- oil the Candidate! What is your record ? How do you stand At home ? No matter about tho hand, Be it hard or soft so it is not prone To close over money that's not your own. Have you in view no thieving roguish plun ? Are you honest and capable ? Then you're the man! Gheer such a njan till the welkin rings! Join in the grind chorus which he sings.; " Howdy, howdy, how d'ye do ? How is your wife and how are you ? Ah, it fits my hand as no other can, The honest hand of a political man."

Majeroni Dramatic Com pany.

THE SHAMROCK AND THE ROSE.

Tbe Oddfellows' Hall, will be reopened on Monday evening noxt by the Majeroni Dramatic Company, one of the strongest | organisations that has ever toured New ', Zealand. The great reputation as to the excellence of the individual members of the company has already been heralded here, and the powerful plays that are to bo produced for the first time here have aroused great interest in the minds of the theatre-goers of Ashburton. The splendid Irish drama "The.Shamrock and the Rose/ which has been selected as the opening production, is one of the greatest successes of tbo year. The cast of characters is as follows: O'Connor Desmond, Mr Mario Majeroni: Dandy Dunraveu, Mr George Macaroni; Stephen Flint, Mr Harry Cross j Nicholas Flint, Mr G-. Hodson; Mixy Mul cahy, Mr S. Adson; Dr Riversdale, Mr A. Fernside; Arthur Fitzillington, Mr Henry Albert; Sergeant nrake, Mr P. Severij P. C. Jones, Mr H. Vollere; Mulligan, Mr F. Hill ; Doyle, Mr O. Montague; Paddy Rush light, Mr P. Bodham; Mr O'Carolan, Mr C. Conrad; Morna Moore, Miss Meade; Rose Riversdale, Miss May Cranville; Peggy Rafferty, Miss Nellie Renno; Mrs Moore, Miss C. Leighton; Sally Slattery, Miss M. Reynolds; Bridget McClure, Miss B. For rester. The drama is full of startling situa tions, and the dialogue is bright, sparkling and witty. Mr Harry Whaite has painted some charming stage pictures for pro duction, the ruined abbey being a master piece of scenic art. Mr Anderson, the agent, received a wire last evening from Mr Charles MacMahon, the director of the company, who are at present playing in Timaru to the effect that the Theatre Royal has been packed for the past three nights to witness " The Shamrock and the Rose." The box plan is now open at Jones.

South Africa.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 29 The projected visit of Mr Chamberlain is allaying the tension throughout _ South ! Africa, and has aroused a feeling of intense hopefulness, especially in Natal and the Transvaal. ! London, Oct. 30 | The Press consider it impossible for Mr Chamberlain to visit Australia at present. i Some Liberals object to the use of a cruiser to convey Mr Chamberlain to the Cape, as savouring of militarism. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman, speaking at Ayr, welcomed Mr Chamberlain's visit to South Africa. He said Mr Chamberlain's keenness if mind and political dexterity would afford him a noble opportunity of up holding the fame of the British nation as, a governing people. Johannesburg is preparing a magnificent and enthusiastic welcome for Mr Chamber lain. The Afrikander Bond journals are greatly disturbed, and are trying to belittle the iucident. Capetown, Ocfc SO The Committee of the Cape Assembly ap pointed to enquire into the action of the Afrikander Bond during the war has asked to be discharged, owing to the impossibility of investigating a nebulous case.

Education Bill.

United Pre^s Association—Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Oct. 30

Though determined to close the session before Christmas, the Government will not resort to closuring the amendments to the Education Bill by compartments until the impossibility of J uniting the debate by closuring single clauses or parts of, clauses lias been demonstrated.

la a speech at Ayr, Sir H. Campbeil- Bannerman denied that the Opposition used obstructive tactics in discussing the Educa tion Bill, and added that it was doomed to failure if it passed. He considered the terms of peace secured British supremacy as fur as any dccument could, but wise and gfneivus statesmanship was needed to restore harmony and prosperity. It would be wiso to pass over or sponge out purely political offences. He niude a strong ap peal for party union, but ruled out Lord Rcsebery and the National Liberal League

The Somaliland Fighting.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

London, Oct. 30

The Maharajah of Jodipur has volun teered to lead (100 of the Imperial Service Camel Corps in the expedition in Somali land against the mad Mullah. The Mahara jah of Bikanir has offered, the whole of his camel corps. The Nawab of Bhawalpur has offered a camel squadron, and other Indian chiefs are evincing the greatest eagerness to assist.

Arrest of an Anarchist.

A GHILD KILLED BY A BOMB,

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Rome, Oct 29 Gotenj, a dangerous Anarchist, who recently arrived from Buenos Ay res, has been arrested for exploding a dynamite bomb on the threshold of the Bishop's Palace, at Leghorn, killing a child.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleclric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, Oct29

Detectives in London discovered a press weighing 25 tons, used for printing forged Bank of Eugland notes, and also engraved copper and steel plates, and many toqls. Dr Webt>er, Bishop of Brisbane, has raised .£50,90 in aid of work in the diocese. He appeals for a further sura qf £7000 by fche end of 1902!,

London Oct. 30.

The Athens correspondent of 'f The Times " declares that filibustering Bulgari an bands, not Turkish soldiery, are burning villages and committing outrages in north ern Macedonia, . ■

The Boer Generals inscribed their names in the visitors' book at Buckingham Palace. Sir Horace Rumbold, late British Am bassador to Austria, in an article iv the " National Review," pays tribute to the Emperor, who, he declares, was Great Bri tain.s sterling friend throughout the Boer war. He contrasts his attitude with that of the Germans; who, he asserts, are still Great Britain's most unrelenting and dan gerous fogs,

Berlin, October 30. The Reichstag, in discussing" the Tariff Bill, despite the Government, resolved to extend the minimum duties to imports other than grain.

Pekin, October 30 Wu Ting Fang, the Minister of Com j merce, is trying to induce the Powers to re fer to the Hague tribunal the question of the payment of the Chinese war indemniny ion a gold or silver basis. The American Secretary of State has expressed willingness i to fall in with the suggestion if the other Powers agree.

■■'■'' Paris. October 29 The champagne vintage this year has proved a failure.

Tho French Miisters have stopped the salary of Cardinal Perraud, Bishop of Aut tun, for delivering a speech referring to the Government's depraving influence.

Rome, Oot 29 The. King of Italy will shortly visit EngT land. ,

Beisbane, October 30 4 kanaka has been arrested for the mur* der of the girl (tunning. The tragedy wss enacted when she was riding from' church,

THE FOUNDERING OF THE VENTNOR.

United Press Association—l?y Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, Oct. 30

The Ventnor's missing boat may contain Captain, Ferry, though the third boat's crew believed him drowned. The fourth boat; apparently contained about ten persons. The first three boats had in all twenty-seven. The scow Hawk, which it is supposed might have picked up the foutth boat, has nbt been heard from. She is bound for Kaipara and is fully 'due there.

Auckland, October 31

The following is a list of those in tha Ventnor's missing boat:—Captain Perry, second officer A. Lawson, carpenter W. Schleyer, first engineer J. McCash, fourth engineer R. Taylor,/ fireman Van Poppel, also Rannow (A.8..) Hasiguchu and five Chinese passengers.

Charles Roberts, one of the survivors of the Ventnor, states that the Ventnor foundered eight miles from Hokianga Heads. The Captain was steering for Cape Maria trying to reach Auckland. Some of the survivors say they heard Captain Ferrya ask for a bucket to bail his boat when leaving the sinking steamer. Others say the Captain's boat was not clear when the steamer foundered.

One of the survivors of the Ventnor states that the fourth lifeboat containing 13 men and a dingey with four hands, cleared ihe ship quickly. The chief mate controlled the former, and the latter was manned by two firemen and two sailors, and the star board dingey was manned by the third mate and seven others, while the captain and those missing were in a starboard life boat. Neither boat had the oars out when the vessel foundered. After the shock of the auction the captain's boat seemed to be swamped, it being dark, and the boats some distance apart. A cry was heard v for a bucket, which was not obtainable, as thß dingey was partly swamped from the effects of the suction, which necessitated the use of balers. Shortly afterwards, a Chinaman and a Frenchman were found swimming, and taken on board the starboard dingey, which was now overcrowded, necessitating the shore being made. Failing to make Hokianga, the third mate directed his boat northward, and about 10 a.m., on Wednes day, was picked up by the Energy, iThe port boats successfully made Hokianga, arriving at daylight. Fortunately the sea was very smooth, otherwise it would have been impossible to have negotiated the Hokianga bar in an open boat. All were saved in good health except the Chinaman, who is suffering slightly from the effect of his ocean swim. The officers and crew loßt all their belongings, and the ship's papers and mail (9 bngs), were lost., Westpoet, October 30

Captain Ferry, of the ill-fated steamer Ventnor, was a native of Glasgow, and his wife and family reside at Southampton. The Ventnor was insured for between «845,000 and £50,000. On her first voyage, twelve monihs ago, she was stranded on some rooks in Japanese waters for twenfcy-four hours. The coal freight was paid to the charterers by the Admiralty on completion of the loading, but the former's time . char ter of the steamer expired with the wreck. ' DUNEDIN, Oct. 31.

Mr Duncan, ihe head Government In-, specter of the Machinei'y Department, in formed a "Star" reporter that the Ventnor was surveyed in Auckland and Wellington, so far as concerned the boats and other equipage, and as to the accommodation, for the Chinese who were attending to the dead. Captain Ferry was in Mr Duncan's office last Saturday before he sailed in connection with his ship, and Mr Duncan saya his officers reported to him that the vessel generally was in good order and condition, and that the boats and life-saving appli ances were complete and sufficient for all on board.

Election News.

ME W. BEOCK AT WILLOWBY.

On Thursday evening Mr W. Brock addresssd the electors in the Willowby school. Mr Lill occupied the chair and introduced the candidate, who was well received and frequently applauded. A number of questions having been put and answered, a most cordial vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. A similar vote to the Chair closed the meeting.

Auckland, October 31

Mr Hatfield, junr., retires from the Waite mata contest in favour of Mr Malcolm Nic col, Secretary of the New Zealand Masons, Wellington, who contests the seat as a. Government candidate.

Strange Fatality.

United Press Association—By Eleclrio . Telegraph—Copyright

NAPrEB, Oct. 30 A very sudden death took place at Wai pawa to-day. Abou£ noon Miss Mabel Ancell, who wa3 employed as book-keeper in the Clarendon Hotel, Napier, left by the express on a week's holiday, with the in tention of visiting some relatives in Wel lington, Deceased hroke her journey at : Waipawa, She went into Mr MooreV chemist shop,, and saying that she felt unwell asked leave to rest a while. Mrs Moore consented, and took her upstaira and laid hey down on a couch. She then went to prepare dinner, and after a short time sent Sir .Moore upstairs to see how the" sufferer-was getting on. He found her frothing at the mouth, and being alarmed ran for a doctor and the police. On arrival the doctor found the young woman was dead. Deceased had been in the servica of the Clarendon Hotel in charge of the boolss for about twelve months. According to Mr Fischer, the proprietor, the girl's health had been good, with the exception of a severe oold, of which she had complained lately. She was of a bright disposition, accomplished, and well esteemed by her empJoyer. De* o.eased was about 23 years of age. A post ruorfcem has been made, and. an in quest will be held.

Sporting.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES,

pHBISTCHURCH, Oct. 31 At Riccarton thi3 morning very little fast • work was done, though a large number of horses were worked. Halberdier pleased the onlookers by leaving a mile and a quarter behind in* 2.12|. Nqnette, after doing slow work* skipped oter half a mile with Geordie in 52sec. Sans Peur sprinted over tho last part of a round'; she is suffering from an injured knee. Deerstalker beat Djin Djin in a half mile gallop in 53secs. Canteen went twice round, as did Welbeckj both moving well. Scotty, Menut-a/Camelot, Witehefii;, St. Evangejine, T i''ScVlla, Battler, Glehelg; W&«|- . whistle and, otb.ei3 did iialf-pao© -work. '

THE ASHBURTON GUAEDTAN : FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1962



F. FT3KRIMA.N. FORSALv. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F. H. Beokingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and wash-house. Th© grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in searoh of ft sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can be had on applica* tion. . F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOB SALE. A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, with ■ good bnildings, near to School and Churchj and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET, WEST I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 553, situated in Wills Street, West. The sections are well fencod and are admirably Bituated, facing the Domain and within a minute's walk of the Railway Station. Terms can be arranged to suit pur chasers. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SkLE A FARM of 640 acres, in gcod heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TO Let or for Sale, at -Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, £ acre section, near to the &ohool and facing Graham's Road. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent "I" AM instructed by Mb Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. F. EE3EUEEIMAN. Land and Estate Agent. . BUSINESS NOTICES H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 THSIGHT years experience with E. G. and jP.J F, W* Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. €}old and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence -Care Mas Grant, Willd Street. WANTED, QJEVEHAIj LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at cur WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d hava the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORP], Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. : Special Prices : EOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3?d, Delaines s^d, lovely Blouse Pieces fi'om Js3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d, "wide Nainsook sjjd. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor' Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s 1 id a pair. W. H. I'EAROE, Cash Draper. WE WANT BOOM FOR XMAS GOODS ■~YTJTANTED all working men to see yV Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. price 3 for all DuD<;areG Goods thi3 season at W. H. Pearcb'k, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch ! Yes, I got it at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier Helpless with n Rheumatism ■ You're tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CURE YOURSELF with THE fiREAT . . . CANADIAN * <. . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLS BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 pir Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. .; ' WANTED Known—WonderFul value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellob's, Tancred Street. . \4 . HAT prize takers for pastry use VV Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty TTTiOR tip top value in Boots try Mei.lor' JL Zealandia Boot Store. THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store 4s the beet Shop to buy your Boots.



I _____ business ?° TIP ES ______ ' ', ' mill WIM^HI IWiWHMWMMiWMIfc><!*'» HIPI 111 HEtH'ld 1M n*im"**T*firniiTHil|ill I ■I'Jl.' WHt\ i^'JlllW-iy'iTff Laces. silk blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. (^Jjoice Spllli** 1 WABHINa BLOUSES LACE COLLAKETTES ' WHITE APEONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APRONS, EUFFLES. UNDEESKIETS. . . $ow ' ~* Showing In New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBEELLAS, . JACKETS, hosieey, Burnett Street, mantles, ■ gloves. Warehouse. ribbons, TEIMMINGS, MILLINEEY ZEALAOIA CYCLES f;Built of B.S A. Parts throughout. 12 months'guarantee, FT IHESE Machines we make to orrtar. Old Machines taken JL. in part payment. Highest Prices Given. VULCANISED TYRES. We hold the Largest Stock of Vulcanisod Tyres. All the Latest Styles in Handles, Lamps, Bells, Toe-clips, etc. In fact, anything you require we will supply at Prices Lower Than Elsewhere. GATES, LOWEY & CO., Cycle Manufacturers and Importers, Burnett Street, And at Christcliurcb, Tiraaru, Wellington, Napier, etc. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR: ' THE A. & P. SHOW." """■' X.".:< "■'""" SPECIAL ADVICE: "TTISITORS to A^hbnrton during Next Week are advised that the Best Establishment for Superior Eeady-made Clothing, Mercery, Hats and Boots, is the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. THE BEST SHIRTS THE BEST HATS THE BEST TIES THE BEST CLOTHING THE BEST BOOTS TUB BEST OF £VERY SPECIAL WSNDOW DISPLAY THIS WEEK HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDEY, Manager WIMDIiB O-ATES f|l| II ll'll 11MML OATES • IUHIM HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING .PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Our Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers. SHEEP SHEARING- SEASON. TfHAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS, 3s 6d including T.U.S. and 8.8.A,, N.Z., with plain and perforated grips. Turkey^.OilJStones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils—Red, Black, aad Blue,fin 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black,, Etc. LAWN MOWEKS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! Aa the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—-Taylor'sfirst Quality only kept. 4 y SEWING MACHINES. I nm solo agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 j'ears' guarantee; Hand £3 lCs ; Treadle irom £6 lCs to £s H's. Call and inspect. They are worth looking^at, G. M E D D I N 8, The Peoples* Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. J. WILSON'S I MEWssasom's n.w SE ws I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened up This Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this i and vastly superior. '^" The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use Hie Papers for some time, may have them laid aside until required- ,



Burglars in Auckland. —Burglars have bjiiea particularly busy in Auckland lately, and on Wednesday night they were at work a-o-ain, the premises of Sing Kee Jang, Queen street, being entered. Tho keys of the safe were taken from the trousers off thfe proprietor, and the safe was opened, and over £100 in cash taken. South African Trade. —Already the Hawke's Bay district is feeling ths benefit which has resulted from the Government subsiding the Una of steamers for Sonth Africa, Touring the past few days (saye the Napier' " Telegraph ") arrangements haye been made for freezing and shipping from Napier a large quantity of sheep and cattle for African ports. One sheepfarmer has contracted to supply at a good advance some 15,000 sheep, and another about 500 head of cattle. BTRANGE'S Sample Eooms in Burnett street, ;



The Tailoring 'teaLuK Dispute ~ Tlie secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in. Court that Craighead and' Berryjuan put far more work in suits than ordinary .(ChristGhiiroh) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents oxplain tfa&o Cra.ighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than'usually sold. They have j usfc engaged several extra i experienced man to cope with the rush of ; orders. 1' Graighe^d ajid Berryman pay extra i for both labour and material because their motto is'■' Satisfaction" Up-to-date suits from £8 IGs. New summer hats, shirks, tieß boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality !—(Advfc.) STANDiSH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage oi- tiiv Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Cbrj§tphwch. I



! A DIRTY TONGUE. isFfir gefc up in the morning with your tongua coated and dirty? perhapg you thought it was nothing—a little unpleasant^ no doubt, but nothing to worry over. A sick headache played up on you during the , day and your appetite went back on you. If you have neglected yourself before, don't do it again; ii; is risky. These symptoms plainly'indicate that your liver i&'siuggish and lazy. It is not doing its work, and the liver is one of the most important of the internal organs. Keep the machinery of the liv&i in good working' order by taking Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medi cine. It is a purely vegetable compound, ex tracted from the storehouse of nature; it stimulates the liver into healthy action, pleanses the stomach, and invigorates and tones uptime pysfem. Impey.s May Apple is sold by all dealers at 2s 6d pe).' bottle. If not obtainable locajly "send a postal note to the wholesale agents, Sharland and Go,, Limited, Wellington. STRANGE' S -Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine, £6 6s. I



T7IURNITUEE. -Go to Stranqe's for JU variety and best value,



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extkaqt— Under the distinguished patronage of Hi| Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the' globe, , Thst the crude, resinous oik, which are, no\p foisted npon the public under, the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons 5 Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state jr-rlfc is proved' by tests made by the Medical Clim'ce of th£ Universities, at Bonn' and Griefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of aoids, resinous and othci substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing" from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sandeb and Sons' Purs Volatile Evr.f lttti Extract and be safe, npAILORING. — Strange's are unsur- JL passed for fit and style afr moderate prices. . f