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RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1886. IMPORTED VERMIN.

In the course of an article on Accli matisation, published in our issue of Tuesday last, we had occasion to re ntal k that in the case of the small bird pest and the rabbit nuisance the colony is already suffering severely from the mistakes ofacclimatis'.s, and in previous articles on the same subject have ex pressed grave feais that we are on the way to experience equally serious dis advantages from the recent importation of stoats, weasels, and other fercc naturae of the predatory sort. These interesting and malodorous creatures, together with their congeners the ferret and the pole-cat, have been introduced in very considerable numbers with the view of checking the increase of the rabbits which in some parts of the colony have starved out the sheep and ruined the runholders, but there Is only too much reason to fear that our selection of “ natural enemies ” (of the rabbit) has been altogether too in discriminate, and that in getting rid of one pest we are establishing an even worse one, on thejwell-known principle of “out of the frying-pan into the fire.” We might, at least we think, have drawn the line at ferrets, for while tboS3 who know their habits and nature assert that these are delicate little animals, and that they will never be come so numerous as to threaten danger or inconvenience, the stoats and weasels are hardy enough to stand our severest winter weather in the coldest part of the country and will, it is to be feared, prove not only an unmitigated

nuisance but the cause of very serious loss. Not only will the hen-roosts suffer severely—that is a minor con sideration —but there seems reason to fear that whereas the stoats have been introduced to clear out the rabbits in the interests of the sheep they will end by proving as dangerous to the sheep—and in a more direct way—as ever the rabbits were. One of these animals (i.e., a stoat) was captured the other day at Stoke, four miles from Nelson, and as no stoats have been turned out in that district it must have travelled thither all the way from Marlborough, where some of the species have been turned out on rabbit infested runs. Worse still, he was captured in flagrante delicto, having just indulged himself in the blood of a lamb which he had slain. Now if the lambs are to be killed by the stoats it is hard to see what will be gained by the driving out of the rabbits, and the rabbits disposed of and stoats sub stituted, the question will arise what are we to import to kill the stoats. Nay, what guarantee is there that the rabbits will be driven out at all—isn’t it indeed just possible that the stoats may prefer the sheep altogether? Any how, this whole business of importing and turning loose “ the natural enemies ” of the rabbits look uncom monly like a leap in the dark, to say the least of it; it is altogether too risky to be pleasant, and it would be well to desist until more is known about the matter, for it is better to be sure than sorry. We observe that a Napier exchange, the Daily Telegraph, concurs with us in this view and so also does our Christchurch contemporary, the Lyttel ton Times, which concludes an article on the same subject with the following apposite remarks : —“ The farmers of Canterbury do not yet appear to see that this is a question which at all con

cerns them. They are as unable to look ahead now as they were when the sparrow and the lark were being accli matised in their midst. Yet the time will most assuredly come when they will find in the stoat and weasel more cruel curses than any acclimatised pests which now afflict this country. In England experience has shown thSt, whereas other small carnivora, such as, the pole-cat and marten, may be kept down and even exterminated, the exettions of a national army of game keepers and helpers have been entirely unable, not only to extirpate, but even to reduce in number, the ferocious creatures now to be encouraged to in crease and multiply in this Island. The advocacy of their importation goes on the altogether false assumption that when they have done the particular work for which they are brought in they can be destroyed. In vain it is pointed out that this has not been found true in the case of all sorts of acclimatised pests both in this coiony and elsewhere. Nobody professes to know, or to have heard of, a means for the extirpation of stoats and weasels. We are to let them be turned loose and to trust to the consequences. The con sequences will in all probp bility lie that the same men who sre asking the Government to help them with money in fighting the rabbits, will live to ask the colony to help them with money to fight the stoats and weasels.”

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mails for the Australian Colonies only, via Melbourne, close at Bluff, per Waihora, at noon on Friday, the 17lh instant.

The correspondent of an exchange writes— “ Mrs Hall, the wife of the man charged at Timaru with attempted poisoning, it is said believes her husband innocent. She protests against the course taken on the medica testimony.”

Mr D. A. McKenzie, ol Auckland, has received a cable message from his agent at Cambridge Gulf, (asking for instructions re the disposal of the Bapido’s cargo, the goods being wholly unsaleable, and Kimberley a “ total failure.”

The ;Sydney Mail states that best beef is quoted in Melbourne at 40s per 1001 b, and best crossbred sheep at 23s to 28s each. Surely, says the Bruce Herald, with kflil prices at present quotations it would be found to the advantage of settlers to start a trade with Victoria.

Eighteen of the Christchurch unem ployed arrived in Ashburton by the express this morning. They were set to work cutting and planting willows for protective purposes in the river bed and repairing fences and attending to plantations at Wheatstone, under the supervision of the County Council. Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.B;, has, we u nderstand, been in communication with the Minister of Public Works in reference to providing work for those men who are out of employment in Ashburton. The Hon Mr Richardson, on behalf of the Government, has offered to grant a subsidy of £ for £ up to £SO on money voted by the County Council for the purpose ol providing relief for the un employed. This proposal will probably be considered by the Council at a special meet ing to be held to-morrow.

Mr George Cates wishes us to say that if the “On dit” mentioned in our last issue (to the effect that one of the defeated candidates at the recent borough election proposed to claim the seat of one of the successful can didates) had reference to himself that the rumor referred to is incorrect.

In Chicago they are getting gas at 75 cents per 1000 feet, and hope soon to get it at 50. This is the gratifying result of an internecine war between two gas companies.

John (jiromie, a well-to-do-farmer residing in the Eingsdown district, was charged on Tuesday with the [arceny of a portmanteau belonging to a young man named F. W. Drummond. Mr Brobam conducted the pro secution for the police, and Mr Perry defended the accused. The case was rather a perouliar one. At the outset Mr Perry objected to the jurisdiction of the Court, as ths portmanteau and the c'othing it contained were of the value of £lO. He also objected to the Court dealing summarily with the case, and re quested that the depositions of all the wit nesses be taken. This was agreed to, and it was shown that about sth August last Drum mond lost the portmanteau on the main road and passed accused riding in the direction the article was lost. Some weeks went by, and then prisoner was noticed in town wearing young Drummond’s trousers. Information was given to the police, and Cromie was duly arrested. The portmanteau and most of the articles were found at bis residence. The defence was reserved.

A Brazilian physician, Dr Ramos, states that refrigeration of the lobe of the ear will stop hiccough, Whatever its cause may be Very slight refrigeration, he asserts, will answer, the application of cold water, or even saliva being sufficient.

An exchange says that an aged farmer, named Sol Joyner, living at Southampton, in the state of Virginia, has been murdered by his two daughters, aged twelve and eighteen respectively. They chopped his head off with an axe after be had fallen asleep. Their motive for the act was that he had chastised them for taking provisions and wearing apparel from a neighbor without permission. Both the girls have been arrested. A meeting of the executive Committee of the Ashburton Caledonian Society was held in the Secretary’s office last night, Mr W. St. G. Douglas in the chair. Messrs Reid and Mcßae wore added to the Concert Programme Committee. Mr John Sim’s name was added to the Scotch Play Com mittee. It was resolved that the annual concert and ball be hold in the Town Hall on Friday, 15th October next, and that the charge to the concert be 3s, 2s, and Is, and to the ball Bs for gentlemen, ladies free. Balmy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheerfulness in American Co.’s Hop Bitters. Bead and elieva The best known remedy is SANDER and SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, cold, in fluenza, etc. —the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that acoom pany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various oases treated by Bingen, M.D., Professor, etc.: Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epirdermis on the volar and palmer side of the band of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle linger was coaled. The wounds thus con tracted healed in three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing Ihe patient has etained the full use of hand.— (Advt.l

As a proof of the profits to be derived from cropping with linseed, Mr Postlethwaite, of Geraldine, submitted the following figures at a recent meeting of the Temuka Linseed Factory Company. On his own farm last year Mr Postlethwaite set aside 32£ acres tor this crop. The following were the prelimi nary expenses :—Ploughing and harrowing, £5 19s 2d; disc harrowing, £2 ss; 60 bushels Kiga seed, £ls; pulling, £SO 2s 9d; tying, £lO ss; stooking, £1 12s fid: carting to factory, £25 15s. The produce was 75 tons sowt 3qrs, which at £3 per ton, brought £219 17s 3d, or a balance of £IOB 17s lOd over expenses.

Mr G. P. Scott met with an untoward accident yesterday which resulted in the oss of his cavalry horse “ Prince.” Ho was driving near Winohmore and after crossing a water race, over which he went at a walking pace, the horse’s leg suddenly snapped. Mr Sootkoannot account for the accident beyond a supposition that the horse must have slipped upon a stone. The animal, which had to be destroyed, was a valuable one, and the loss falls upon Mr Scott at a most inopportune time, as the annual cavalry manoeuvres will take place in two or three weeks. The Premier, Sir B. Stout, passed through Ashburton this morning en route to Dunedin. We learn from the North Otago Times that the Government has undertaken to advance to the Oamaru Harbor Board the sum required to enable the repair of the damage done to the breakwater by the recent storm. Our contemporary adds, however, that it is said that it will take between £20,000 and £30,000 to protect the wall in such a way that it will be sate from repetitions of the damage it has recently sustained. In reference to a paragraph quoted from the Eastern Star concerning the Plenary Synod, Christchurch, and Bishop Moran, the Dunedin Herald, is authorised to say the statements of this paragraph as regards these three are for the most part untrue, and that Bishop Moran wrote no such letter as the one attributed to him.

The Wanganui Herald is responsible for

the following:—" Ic is rumored that a very spicy case will shortly engage the attention of the Divorce Court in Wellington. It is said that a well-known citizen of Wellington intends to petition a dissolution of his marriage on the grounds of his wife’s alleged misconduct with a southern member of Parliament.”

The Wellington Post says that by the s.s. Ruapehu there arrived three intending settlers, who have come to this colony under the regulations for the introduction of farmers with small capital. Two of the new comers are single men, one bringing with him £1000; the third is a married man with a family of sis. One of the immigrants goes to Auckland and two intend settling in Hawke’s Bay

TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT

An election of five Commissioners to serve on the Tlnwald Town Board was held at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, yesterday. There was not much interest manifested, and when Mr J. C. Bell, the Returning Officer, announced the result there were only two ratepayers and one of the candidates present. Following were the numbers polled : Clark, Joseph 20 Scott, M. ... ... 18 Reld.J. M. 16 Shearer, F. S 16 Jephson, 0 15 Smith, W. H 10 Messrs Clark, Scott, Reid, Shearer, and Jephson are elected.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

Christchurch, September 15

Mr Alan Scott, who will act as the representative of the Midland Bailway Company on a Board of Advice here, states that the reason why the contract for 25 miles from Brunnerton was let was because he had the plans for portion of the line with him in England, and the time during which £150,000 must be spent on the work was drawing to a close. He is instructed to make arrangements for getting under way the two ends of the line at Nelson and Springfield. The Company expect to have the whole line finished in six years. They have not, Mr Scott states, the slightest intention to import labor so long as sufficient can be found in the colony to do the work. It is also their intention to use local contractors as much as possible.

ANOTHER JEWEL ROBBERY

Regarding the jewel robbery mentioned in oar telegrams yesterday we re ceived the following from Christchurch late last night :—The police here are retiesnt on the subject of the jewel rob bery, and the affair has been kept very quiet in other quarters It has been ascertained, however, that the robbery took place at the Commercial Hotel on Friday night last. A jewel case contain ing articles to the value of between £IOO and £l5O was abstracted from the port manteau of Mr Gerald Pnrcell Fitzgerald, who, it is understood, is not a son but a nephew of the Duke of Leinster. Up to the present time the Christchurch police have no clue to the perpetrator. Latbb, The value of Mr Fitzgerald’s missing jewellery was £97, and there were also two cheques value £IOO, the payment of which has been stopped. The robbery took place on the night ofJSeptember Bth, The whole affair appears very mysterious, as n > one is known to have been near the room except a person who is above suspicion.

A VICTIM OF GAMBLING

Auckland, September 15

At the inquest on Harry Hall, who shot himself last night, a verdict of “ shot himself in a fit of despondency and state of temporary insanity” was returned. Little fresh evidence was disclosed. In his pocket was discovered the following note, showing the deed had been pre meditated ;—“To the Coroner. Sir, — Before ending my sad career, 1 wish to let the public know of the trap I have been led into. I was told hy a friend, who I thought I could trust, to back certain horses. I now find that he was pot up to tell me, so that I led another into the trap into which I fell myself.” The document bore no signature, neither was it dated. A number of stiff and blood stained colored posters were pro doced, on the back of which were several pencilled statements written by deceased after the shooting. One of them stated he had two sisters at Gisborne ; that he had been led into a trap, and that as he already stood to loose £SO, he had resolved to take his life. It appears deceased has been in the habit of betting with the barman of a well-known hotel On one oocassion when Hall was “ struck”—only a short time ago—he lost considerably over the win of Meteor in the Hawkes. bnry Handicap. The person alladed (o had a wager on with Hall in connection with Monte Christo, and Ghance, in the Metropolitan Stakes, to be run shortly: Having lost on Meteor, he c nsequently thought that his money was also gone on Monte Christo Dread that he would lose dispirited him, and this, it is con cluded, is the reason why be destroyed himself.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, September 15

At the inquest on Michael Ding a verdict of “ Accidental Death ” was re tained, with a rider that the Government should post a notice on the railway where deceased was Killed. “ Trespassers will bo prosecuted ” Wellington September 15.

Ooionel Haultain, Mr Weatenra (of Christchurch), and ex-Judge Harvey, have accepted the appointment of Commis sioners to inquire into the Stark purchase In Auckland.

Dunedin, September 15. Two protests were received to-day against the motion passed at the last meeting of the Benevolent Trustees, whioh is generally regarded as a refusal to hire out an inmate because the applicants attend a Freethought Lyceum. Some of those who voted stated that they did not do so on religious grounds, bat a motion to rescind the resolution was negatived.

The Charitable Aid Board has decided to call a special meeting to levy another £3OOO under the amended Act. The Caledonian Society have received Hudson’s acceptance of Dunn’s challenge for the wrestling championship, but no deposit accompanied it, and the Secretary has wired to Dunn that unless the £lO deposit was immediately covered the belt would be forfeited. Though this was sent on the 10th, no reply has yet been received.

A curious discovery has been made near Roxburgh. A gentleman walking among tbe tussocks no tic 3d a nut above the ground, and palling at this brought to light the worm of a still. On communi cating with the police a search was made and a plant, almost complete, was found. It was taken to the Police Station, where it is understood the owner may make claim to it if he cares to do so. Invercargill, September 15.

The Bluff Harbor Board, with the view of encouraging trade, yesterday made substantial reductions in the towage, pilotage, and wharfage rates, in some cases amounting to 50 per cent. At Mataura yesterday two young men, named Sampson Gregg and William Johnston, were committed for trial on a charge of shooting and stealing bullocks, the property of Mr Thornhill, of Bentlow station. R. E. Howell was also com mitted for alleged cattle-stealing in the Western district.

FOOTBALL.

INTERCOLONIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

Christchurch, September 15

The return match between the Sydney footballers and the Canterbury team took place to-day at Lancaster Park. The weather was beautifully fine, but the attendance of the public was not so large as at the last match. The Canterbury team was the same as previously. In the Sydney team Shaw, Austin, and Carr took the places of Allan, Blanchard, and Walker. The game was faster than the previous one, but in the first spell Canter bury scored rapidly, making 15 points Webb, Helmore, Horner, an d Bean scored tries, from one of which Boan kicked a goal. Francis potted a magnificent goal from the fie’d. In the second spell the Sydney men livened up, and frequently got the ball into their adversaries’ quarters, but the Canterbury forwards soon removed the danger. Canterbury only scored two more points, a try being obtained by Fooks, from which Bean took the kick, but missed. When time was called Canterbury had won the match by 17 points to nil.

Napier, September 16.

.At a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union last night the following telegram was read from the manager of the Sydney team of footballers :—“Can not detain steamer : sorry to disappoint you, What will you guarantee for match Saturday if wo play you instead Welling ton ? Leave Auckland for Sydney Wednesday. Reply Warner’s Hotel, Christchurch," The meeting having dis cussed the above telegram carried the following resolution “ That the Sec retary be instructed to telegraph a reply as follows :—“ 1 am instructed by the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union to reply to yonr telegram of to-day’s date, to Inform you that the Union will not, under any consideration, offer you any pecuniary inducement to break your engagement with Wellington Union, and regrets such motives should Influence any football team. lam also directed to aay that the Hawke’s Bay team absolutely decline to play the Sydney team, and a copy of your telegram and this reply will be sent to Wellington.”

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

A LOST OPPORTUNITY. With regard to the question of the New Hebrides, a correspondent reminds ns (writes the Colonies and India) of the fact that it Is entirely owing to the neglect of the Colonial Office that the French now have possession of New Caledonia. Many years ago Dr Lang, well known as an active member of the New South Wales Legislature, In a long letter called the attention of the Colonial Office to the question of New Caledonia, urging that, looking to the future of Australia, this gronp of islands should be taken posses sion of by Great Britain, for the reason, among others, that in the band of any foreign power in time of war they would serve to blockade the whole trade of Aus tralia, and in time of peace would be likely to be made a depot for convicta- Beyond the mere acknowledgment of his letter, nothing was done by the Colonial Office ; and although I r Lang appealed pubbcly in the matter, it was ignored till France one day very quietly sent a vessel to take possession of the islands. The Australians could only growl and grumble at the neglect of their interests, hot the history of this affair has not been for gotten by them, and hence the persistence with which they keep the question of the New Hebrides before the authorities at Downing street.

AN OLD STORY IN VERSE.

He was a guileless college youth, That mirrored modesty and trnth; And sometimes at his musty room His sister called, to chase the gloom; One afternoon, when she was there, Arranging things with kindly care, As often she had done before, There came a knock upon the door. Our student, sensitive to fears Of thoughtless comrades’ laughing jeers, Had only time to make deposit Of bis dear sister in a closet; Then haste the door to open wide; His guest unbidden stept inside. He was a cheery-faced old man, And with apologies began For calling, and then let him know That more than fifty years ago, 'When be was in his youthful bloom, He’d occupied that very room; So thought he’d take the chance, he said, To see the changes time had made. “ The same old window, same old view— Ha, ha I the same old pictures, too t” And then he tapped them with hie cane. And laughed his merry laugh again. “ The same old sofa, I declare I Dear me I It must be worse for wear. The same old shelves 1” And then he came And spied the closet door. “ The same Oh my 1” A woman's dress peeped through. Quick as he could he closed it to. He shook his head. “ Ah! ah 1 the same Old game, young man, the same old gamel” “ Would you my reputation slur ?” The youth gasped; “ That’s my sister, sirl” “ Ah!” said the old man, with a sigh, " The same old lie—the same old lie 1”

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT WATERTON.

[communicated.] A very successful Gospel Temperance Meeting was held in the Library Hall, Waterton, on Wednesday evening, and was well attended. Mr Wheeler presided, and after devotional exercises, delivered a capital address on the evils of strong drink. The hymn “While the days are going by,” was them sung, after which Mr Bramley road “Betsy and 1 are out,” and h song by Mr Osborne was well re ceived and heartily encored. Miss Timms recited “ Wallace and the King ” remark ably well. A quartet by Mr and Mrs and Master Wheeler and Mr Ford was wall rendered, as was also a reading by Mr Steel, of Aahbnrton. Miss Mary Williams recited “ the Market Basket,” and was loudly applauded, and Mr W. HaWllng delivereda good addresson “Moderation.” The piece which took most daring the evening was “ The Professor of Physio,” acted by Messrs Steel and Haiding, from Ashburton, who deserve every praise for the way In which their parts were taken. Mrs Wheeler in her usual excellent aty'.e sang “ The Loved Ones,” and was followed by Mr B. Gilmour, whose read ing “ Frenchman and the Bata,” created much amusement. Mr Osborn’s song “ Drink Not,” the chorus of whioh was taken op in the audience brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close, and the people disponed highly pleased with their night’s amusement.

THE BIG BAY GOLDFIELD

[per press association.]

Christchurch, September 16. The Hlnemoe left Lyttelton to-day for Port Chalmers, tn ioute for Big Bey. She took eighteen of Gibbs’ party, and tea other diggers.

ALLEGED HORSE STEALING.

The following appears in this morning’s Times. Last night a man named Thomas Hooper, formerly a resident of Ashburton was arrested in Christchurch by Detective B. Neill, charged with neglecting to obey an order of the RM, Court to pay for the support of a child. Ho seemed anxious to get away, bat bis endeavour to do so was frustrated On Monday morning he was committed to gaol for three months. What this has to do with bone.stealing will appear from what followsOn Friday last Mr Baird a farmer neat Sefton had a horse with a cover on In one of hia paddocks—a grand animal, a draught horse, worth about £4O On Saturday morning the horse was gone. The cover was found on a road near by The police were communicated «1 h, and found that a horse answering the descrip tion, had been sold in Tatter sail’s last daturday. It was entered for sale by a man who gave the name of Brown, and was sold far £l7 to alieeston farmer, who, no doubt, thought be bad secured a bargain, and took the hone home. It was understood that Brown was to call at Tattersall’s on Monday morning to receive his money, bat h« never pat in appearance. On Tuesday Baird came down from Sefton and went with Detective v sl)I to Le st-m, where he saw the horse and identified it. The detective deprived the Leeaton farmer of his bargain, and lodged the horse in the police stables. Enquiries were made at Sefton, audit was ascertained that the only stranger seen about there on Friday was Hooper who told a friend that knew him in Ashburton that ha was hone stealing, and ment to leave by the evening train, bat he did not do so. Farther enquiry in Christchurch showed that Hooper rode np to Blight’s restaurant early on Satur day morning, mounted < n Baird’s draught horse |He had two or three hoars* sleep, and then too.* the horse away. What be came of it has been told above, and it only need be added that Hooper will be ohaiged with horse stealing.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Rtealiatr Iron. AncKiiKD, September 16. About two tons of pig iron have been recently missed from the yard of Oruick shank and Co, Commerce street. Some of the remaining iron was marked and was last night found to hare disappeared and this morning Detective Herbert ar rested three men, Simon Wes tall, Henry and James Norris in the act of selling marked bars land others at Masse field's fouodary? Prisoners appeared at the Police Court and were remanded. Drowsed The schooner Sybil, which arrived from an Island cruise this afternoon, reports that Captain Tray to was accidentally drowned at Manihlid Island. Trayte is an old and well-known South Sea trader. The schooner came In charge of the mate. A family of Thlerer.

Wellington, September 16.

A (family of six, father, mother, two daughters and two sons, by name Cook, appeared In Court this morning to answer charges of wholesale larceny and the re ceipt of stolen goods. The boys wero little fellows, the glrls’of mature age.' For some time past complaints have bean general of petty thieving, especially of amallfgooda and flowers. Yesterday the two boys were oanght in the act of steal ing some articles from the front of a general store and on visiting Cook's house a large assortment of miscellaneous good , some still bearing the shop marks, was foand. This morning a number of tradesmen'had quite a busy time at the police station identifying their property. The two boys pleaded 1 ‘ guilty," the reel “ not gniity. ’’ All were remanded for a week. Colonial Commission. Lieutenant Andrews, of Sydenham, who was recently granted a commission in the line, has been appointed for the Ist Battalion of Sherwood Forresters, the Derbyshire regiment now stationed in Ireland. Important Decision

A case of some importance vu h«u4 In the Supreme Court this morning. The plaintiff Pritchard, of Blenheim, bought in a sale for £SO a property over Vhich he held a mortgage. The Stamp Office sought to charge him dnty on the nine, £9OOO, which he resisted. Judge Rich mond decided he was only liable to psy on the £SO. Cricket; CsBiSrcHOBOH, September 16. _ A letter has been received by a promi nent Christchurch cricketer from the Secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Asso ciation, which leaves no doubt that the Australian Eleven now in England will be in the colony daring the latter part of November and the beginning of Decem ber. They will probably arrive at Dunedin on November 23rd, and will have to leave the colony in time to play Lilly white’s team in Sydney on December 17. They play three days’ matches in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland, hut will not be able to play at Wellington. The Christchurch match commences either on December 1 or 2.

Blrerce.

Dunbdiw, September 16. In the Divorce Oonrt a decree mm was granted in the case Sarah Emma Kilpatrick against Joseph Kilpatrick, formerly an auctioneer In Dunedin, on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. Respondent did not appear.

Sheep Inspector's Conference. Mr John McKeqaie will attend the Sheep Conference vice Mr Cooper.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1886



SERVANTS WASTED. flic . GENACaL SERVANTS and i CODE for Ashburton and Also. w.fl COOK and one ■ kL ‘•EviVAKT for the country, y to Airs Randall's Registry A. W. RAN DELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton. ipLAUv, BE--THE & COMPANY, Criterion lionse, 20 l, 205. STG. street, CB. Am -hm. enAb A T be? in; rui pirA &r, . \ ■ a tho pleasure to advise our •. and the residents generally . ’-.burton District that we have v red very large Shipments of . E3T DRaPERY GOODS resent Scroll. The advantages ■ poi ass in being able to bay in British Markets, and the experience of cur buyer, - ■ o aupuiv all Goons uuoer uCR Gash system of business ,oWb; s T PRICES. i .-oar »,<give our Customers ■! • b~l e , whatever Prices ■7>3U ;o p i ch a '° Goods at, and /aND \» ELL-ASSORTED m st var’ed wants can be sup e append a list of oar Depart ■- e-"-3h of which an immense ■ I nil 1 ■ i Novel and Fashionable iP bo i'otrai'i A -r> DEPARTMENT



Wanted. "¥ * 7‘ANTED to Hire for a few weeks a W Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, or Horse and Harness. Apply F. Smith, Photographer, East street, Ashburton. 9687 1)1BLES, Prayer and Hymn Books, y Reward, Presentation, and Birthday Books ; School Books and other requisites. —H. M. Jones WANTED Known—The Lucky Jar of Peas will be opened and counted on the 11th of next month, when £2O in prizes will be given away. Every purchaser to the amount of 10s has a chance. Don’t delay—be in time. Hayes and Co., Arcade. ___ WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2*d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 21d; Tapioca, 21d; Catting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street. JDST OPENED—Choice assortment of New Spring Drees fc tuffs, Prints, Millenty, etc 'i he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Presents to the value of 2s in the £. Dressmaking on the premises. H, 0. Segkrs, Mel ford House.



WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hoult, having commenced bacon caring, ho is able to supply a teal good Pork Kauaage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton, Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. T. Hoult. 7 9 17 Special Advertisements. ANTED KNOWN MRS STRIPLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCREO STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8'537 KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Farly Seed Potatoes . Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oinious, and quantity of Apples by the case. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER APPLICATIONS are invited from persons competent to act as Clerk and Overseer to the Mount Somers Road Board ; applicants to state salary required. For information as regards duties, etc , apply to tbo Chairman. Applications to be addressed to the Chairman on or before noon on 4th October next. 9J596 THAT East street, Ashburton.



TOWLE’S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms*-so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d and 11a each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Bole proprietors, The Liucolu and Midland Counties Drug Co., Liucolu, England. 1 16



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOB. SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. 411 orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen's Gardena tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. JAMES PORTKR, * CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



TOMBBY departments MANTLE DEPARTMENT l aiammaeing department Ml All ALKY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT.! no ; ; DRY I.'EPARTMENT H'.NTLE I?L:i ARTM.BNT PE:• ■-.MAILING DEPARTMENT MILLIKKEY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ONI- ....CLOTHING DEPARTMENT A tLorieg department HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING MANOPACTtniB from various Mills liicl ..ding AG E: ,T 3, FLA » ELS & TWEEDS or ashllrton manufacture. E-ai'em Asa Cash Pricks. I, ‘ P.F ATT IS &CO. GEN'MIAL I-.’APERY WARE HOLM 1 , TAILORS, IK. ~-b> l iLI li :ji> M: IL. EEY,



NEW ZEALAND C LOTH IN Q FACTOR milE NEW GOODS FOR THE J WINTER SEASON ABB SOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Mon’s and Boys' Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and I I in great variety Hats, compnVng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Ger Yemen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z. CLOT HING FACTORY, East Sxekht



Victoria House. EE-ORGiNISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK R ETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, nnd MANTLE EPARTMENTS of the trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and te be obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. E. STEEL & SON WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir -class article at prices to suit the times. Every c 'Tiptlon of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from. £2O. Whltechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrburning. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R, S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to Intimate that, having procured, first-class Machinery, they are now in a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s.



Special advertisements. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Chiistchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 s - IN THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER,



WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF 0 s gD. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE £22IO O 6 0° Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of pu olication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion cf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. Notice. I HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES IT. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to mo during the years I have carried on buniness here, 1 have much pleasure la soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY.



In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Mends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationery, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value d £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Books and Magazine will be to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch prices Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD ARB CO., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood and Co, THUS. F. PARLEY.



CENTGBAXi HOTEL. Jf, MoRAE .having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and ear roaudtßg districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Ok* Shuiiko. Horses, and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hanaoaj cab will mqet all trains.



ROYAL SALEYARDS, Moore-stkket. DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Lend Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Merchandise. Straight up and down treatment, and prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required. Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co., Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW



KOSS having disposed of his practice to Dr. J. M. Tweed, requests that all Accounts bo paid before the 23rd inst., after which date those remaining unpaid will be phced in the hands of his Solicitor. Dr Ross will carry on the practice, in coniunction with Dr Tweed, for some time, and may bo consulted as usual at his residence. 9§597



PORT OP TIMARU. ARRIVALS - BELLS, barque, from Newcastle, with best quality COAL, OLEANBR, brigantine, from Auckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RBSTELL. 4th August, 1886. J 8407



FOR COUGHS, COLD 3, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. AY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &0., with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable lor Dorses and Cattle. AY’S TIC PILLS, n specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAQULINE. —Cement for Broken A rtioles. Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England.