DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Thursday, Skpiembek 9 Orange Hall—Quadrille Assembly at 8 Town Hall—Catholic Conceit :>t 8 o’clock FRIDAY. SfPfTMBEK 10. Town Hall liigleairle meeting at 8 o’clock

Friday, September 17 Dramatic Society—Meeting in the Town Hall at 8 o’chck Asbburton County Council—At- Council Chambers, 11 a. in. v Monday, Fiptfmbee 20 Rorongh Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Saturday, October 2 Wakannl Road B ard—Monthly meeting at the Board’s office, Moore street, at 11 a.m. _

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ hurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 nm. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 'Drains Leave Ashburton —For _ Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, •46 p.tn. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

From and after the 30th June, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz.:—

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follow a ; , _ 1 For Christchurch and North at 6 a.rn 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsoy Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m *nd 5 p.m. daily. , For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, »nd Geraldine, at 10 a. in. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 a. m. and 4.30 p m or Timam and South, at 10 a. in., and 4.30 p.m., daily. , For Greenstreet, on Weacesdaya and

tnrdays, at 10.45 p.m. For Wakanni, Elgin, oeaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and »tnrdays, at 6.3 n s - n ’- For Alonr.l Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton ana Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. _ , For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. tn, jT 0 r Newlands, on Tuesuaya and rrl at 10.30 a.id. Mails arrlv Dfice- Ft

Wanted.

The temporary elevation of Judge Ward to the Supreme Court Bench will be a decided loss to the Ashburton District. It is not only that we shall lose the services of a highly-competent Judge, but the fresh arrangements which are to be made for the discharge of the business of the District Court will prove most disadvantageous to the suitors in the Ashburton District Court. It appears that the whole of the District Court business of the Middle Island is, for the future, to be trans acted by Judge Broad, with the result, so far as Ashburton is concerned, that instead of the Court sitting here once a month, as heretofore, it will only sit every quarter. Now it is true that for some time past the civil business of the Court has not been large, but still a certain amount is transacted, and more would be done if the rules of the Court were modified in some few particulars ; but quarterly sittings virtually meant that suitors would be driven either to the Resident Magistrate’s Court or the Supreme Court; although the case might be of such a nature that it ought

to be tried by a superior and better j tribunal than the Resident Magistrate’s Court, while a resort to the Supreme Court would plunge the parties into needlessly heavy expenses. Then, too, the District Court provides a cheap and easy means of obtaining probates of wills, and in small estates it is always desirable to keep down the expenses of administration as mueh as possible. That the bankruptcy business of the Ashburton District Court has been of really large extent during the last few years is a fact patent to all; and it follows, as a corollary, that monthly sittings of the Court are none too frequent. One effect of making the sittings quarterly would be that numer ous applications which are now made to the Judge would be made to and disposed of by the Clerk of the Court ; and we are sure that officer will agree

with us when we say that such a state of affairs would not be satisfactory either to himself or to the applicants. Mr Tole is on a wrong tack alto gether. He thinks he sees a chance of saving a District Judge’s salary; and accordingly intends to make Judge Broad do two men’s work. On a previous occasion when Judge Ward was temporarily unable to perform his duties they were discharged by Mr Harvey, who received an acting ap pointment for the purpose ; but this expense will now be saved Mr Tole is too anxious to make his department i. revenue-producing one. He has raised the Court lees, particularly the ( fees of the Resident Magistrates’ and Bankruptcy Courts, until they ire become something monstrous, md wring from the unhappy suitors i chorus of bitter complaints. By hese and similar means his department presents a highly satis factory balance sheet. To our nind, however, this is taxation of an

unfair and illegitimate character. Court fees must be charged, no doubt, but they should only be sufficient in amount to cover the actual cost of maintaining the department. Justice should not be sold. The fiist and foremost duty of the Government is to see that justice is properly administered through out the country—in the rural districts, as well as in the larger towns. Now, the great value of the District Courts lies in their suitability to the wants of the rural districts. The most compe tent Resident Magistrates are posted in the large towns, while to the inhabi tants of such towns the Supreme Court is easily accessible. Similar judicial facilities are not—indeed cannot —be afforded to the inhabitants of rural

districts, although it is just as impor tant to them as to the dwellers in cities that, if circumstances bring them before a Court of Law that Court should be a competent one ; but there is no reason why they should be deprived ot such advantages in this respect as they now enjoy. What is wanted in the rural districts is the enlargement of the jurisdiction of the District Courts and a reduction in the jurisdiction of the Resident Magistrate’s Courts ; and this might be effected without costing the department a single penny of additional expenditure. We commend this view of the matter to Mr Tole’s considera tion ; in and the meantime protest most strongly against the proposal to change the monthly sittings ot the Ashburton District Court into quarterly sittings. A PACIFIC CABLE.

Regarding the proposal to lay a cable across the Pacific from Vancouver’s Island to either New Zealand or Queensland, the London correspondent of the Melbourne Atgus forwards some information to the journal he represents. He says that the Canadian Pacific Rail way authorities are warmly supporting the scheme and that they have sent over to England Mr Sandford Fleming, the eminent engineer, to confer with the Home Government and the Agent- General for Australasia as to the amount of annual subsidy, without which it would be difficult if not impossible to raise the necessary capital for the con struction of the cable. From the same source we learn that Mr Fleming and Mr Randolph Want, one of the pro jectors of the scheme met the Agents- Gercral for Victoria, New Zealand, Queensland and South Australia. The meeting was of an informal description and it was understood that the facts and figures submitted were only in tended to form the approximate basis of the scheme which would finally be brought forward. With this qualifica tion, Mr Fleming explained that would be required for construction purposes. If the Imperial, the Indian, and Colo nial Governments interested would guarantee a subsidy of from to per annum, that would

amount to about 4 per cent on he thought it would be quite possible to obtain the subscription of the re maining million, since the pecuniary success of the project would be assured from tne commencement. As a con cession to the guaranteeing Govern ments, the promoters would agree that Government messages to the extent of the subsidy contributed by each in dividual colony should be sent free. If, however, the Government business of a contributing colony exceeded the amount it contributed, then, of course, its excess messages would be paid for at the ordinary rates, which, however, it was hoped need not exceed 3s or 4s per word. In reply to an enquiry, Mr Fleming said that it was expected that the Imperial Government would agree to be responsioie for about one third of the gross subsidy. After an informal discussion it was understood that Mr Fleming should place the various colonial representatives in possession of the statistics upon which he relied, in order that the colonial authorities might be consulted. The result of that consultation will transpire in due course and it is to be hoped that it may be found practicable to carry out the proposed scheme which will give Aus tralasia a new line of communication with America and the Continents of the Old World.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the supporters of Mr G. Cates’ candidature for a scat on the Borough Council was held at the Somerset Hotel sample rooms last evening. There were about twenty present. Mr Cates announced kis intention of doing his best for the bur gesses if returned, and said he would always kave the interests of the genuine unemployed at heart. The usual monthly meeting of the Winslow District School Committee was held in the

Schoolroom on Saturday. Present —Messrs F. M. Foster (Chairman), Wilson, Hayman, Bellamy, and Grace. The Master reported that the number of children on roll was 38 ; average attendance for the month 25*3. The I wet weather had affected the attendance con siderably. The Master's report was considered satisfactory. The Chairman, reported that, acting upon the Master’s request, he had decided not to grant the mid-winter holiday. The Chairman’s action was approved. Mr Culverhouse applied for the the use of the schoolroom for one hour each Sunday for the purpose of imparting religious instruction to the children. The Committee granted the application. Upon the motion of Mr Hayman, seconded by Mr Bellamy, it was resolved that persons requiring the Schoolroom for lectures, &c , throughout the week be charged 5s nightly, except when in aid of charitable purposes ; it shall then be optional with the Chairman to grant the use of the room free of charge. After passing accounts to the amount of £ls 13s lOd for payment, the

meeting adjourned. The J,;/1 triton Timr.'t is informed that about a dozen famiies have decided to go from Christchurch to Hokianga to embark in the business of fruit growing. They first intend, however, to send Mr James Morrell as a dele gate to investigate as to the suitability of the .district and the amount of capital required to undertake the business. Those who intend going are all working man. Mr Morrell leaves for the North by the Tarawera to morrow. Francis I. being desirous to raise one of the most learned men of the time to the highest'dignities on the church, asked him if ho was of noble descent. ‘ Your Majesty,’ answered the abbot, ‘ there were three brothers in Noah's Ark, but I cannot tell positively from which of them I am decended.’ He obtained the post. Drowsiness, biliousness, pains and aches and ague, Hop Bitters always cures made by American Co. Bead

Thomas Hall, who stands accused of the attempted murder of his wife at Timaru, and who has been committed for trial on twelve charges ot forgery, passed through Ashburton by the morning train to-day in custody. 'He will be taken to Lyttelton Gaol, where he will be kept till the date on which ho will be again brought up on the charge of attempted murder.

The black and white _ exhibition of the Christchurch society of arts was opened last night by the president, Mr R. Beetham, who stated that the society had sent home £250 to Sir Fredk. Leighton, President of the Royal Society, to select suitable pictures for Christchurch to the value of the remittance-

Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R., was the only Ashburton member who attended the meet ing of the United Charitable Aid Board at Christchurch yesterday.

The most extraordinary takes of salmon ever recorded have been made in the Deo at Connagh’s Quay, a few miles below Chester. The fish came up the river in hundreds, and the fishermen, who had been almost starving, were soon at work. At every oast fish were landed, and it is computed that salmon to the weight of two tons were captured and des patched to various centres.

We have to remind our readers of the concert in the Town Hall this evening in aid of the Catholic school. The object for which it has been promoted is a most praiseworthy one, and, independently of that, an excellent programme has been prepared, the assistance of the best local talent obtainable having been secured. We have no doubt the Hall will be crowded this evening.

The polling for three members for the vacant seats on the Borough Council has been going on to-day. There has not been a great deal of interest manifested in the elec tion.

The New South Wales footballers passed through Ashburton this morning rn rout« for Dunedin. Mr T. Bullock will sell .by public auction on Saturday a number of sections belonging to Me C, E. Foots and situated on the AlfovJ Forest Road. The terms of sale are exceedingly liberal.

An oiler has been made to the New South Wales Government to exterminate the rabbits in the colony at a cost of £5 a day, the result to bo demonstrated in nine months ; but a condition is imposed that the inventor of the process shall have the exclusive right to its use after the trial has been completed. The Government cannot give such a guarantee, but propose to introduce a bill securing to any person making known a process for the exter mination of rabbits the exclusive benefit of it without patent rights.

A case of gross cruelty to a servant girl has been heard in Sydney. Mr Collins, Manager in the local branch of the Austra lian Joint Stock Bank, and his wife, were fined £-11 for ill-treatment of the girl. The evidence went to show that Mrs Collins had compelled the girl to go about with only a be J ice and potato bag on for clothes, and that she or her husband had also beaten the girl with a broom-handle, boots, etc., pulled out her hair, and lifted her up by the throat.

The best known remedy is SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, cold, in. ftuenza, eto.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. Ilia Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that acoom pany each bottle. We have no occasion to oiler 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 cases treated by Siegen, 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 hand 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 Ihe phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus con tracted healed in three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing The patient has etained the full use of hand.—(Advt.)

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK SALE.

The Addington Yards on Wednesday were well supplied with cattle and sheep, owners having taken advantage of the dry weather to send drafts forward. There was a good attendance of buyers, and busi ness was good, sellers being prepared for the drop in the values of sheep which took place. Cattle.—There was about an average number of fat cattle yarded, but the quality was only middling, very little really good beef being offered. Values receded considerably, especially for se condary descriptions, and the day’s rat a May be stated as equal to 25a for prime beef, 21s to 22a 6t for ordinary to fair quality. Good steers sold from £7 to £9, heifers £G to £8 It's per head. Store cattle were not a large entry, and with the exception of a line of good three-year-old steers from the Northern district, and another of well-bred heifers from the Peninsula, consisted of old bullocks and dry cows, The good lines commanded attention, and sold at full rate?, but the other sorts were neglected. Three-yerr-

old steers sold at £5 6s to £5 10s ; two year-old heifers, £2 5i and £2 15s; dry cows. £2 10s to £4 10s ; old working bullocks up to £3 10j. Dairy stock were few and of inferior quality, and met with a ve r y dull demand. Sheep.—There was a large supply, in cluding some first-class lines of both merino and cross-bred mutton, but also a considerable proportion of indifferent quality. Among the cross-breds, Messrs Gould and Cameron’s wethers and ewes topped the market in their respective classes, but were closely pushed by the Laghmor wethers. Excellent quality and weight were also shown in the drafts from Mr Knight, Itaceoourso Hill, Mr Doi.atd M’Lean, Strathconan ; and Mr J R. Campbell, Soulhbridge ; while the New Zealand and Aa?trallau Land Com pany’s owes from the Levels and Pareora were good lines. Messrs Gould and Cameron also headed the quotations for merinos with some grand wethers, but they did not excel in quality Mr T. A. Phillips’ consignment ; and the Snowdon line were of the unexceptionable quality usual with them at this time of the year.

There was a good demand throughout by both I ulchers and exporters, but no' sufficiently excited to prevent the antici pated drop in prices. The fall from last week’s rates was 2s per head all round, and even 2j Gd on the higher priced lots ; and mutton may be quoted at 3d per lb for beat ah op and freezing qualities, and 2d to 2id for ordinary. Good croas-hred wethers sold at loi to 18s ; extra, up to 21s ordinary and ewes, 12j ti 15a; extra > ewes up to 17s 9d ; good merino wethers, 9a to 12s extra, up to 16s. Fat lambs, the first of the season, from Mr P. Manion, sold at 13s and 14s. A few good linea ef store sheep were inj and sold well at improved rates. Pigs.—There waa a very small entry, consisting principally of nice porkers, wfoich sold briskly at full last week’s im proved rates. Good small stores wore also in demand, and realised prices avhich j compare very favorably with recent | values. j

RANGITATA ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board took place on the 6th instant Present Messrs Harper (Chairman), Doyle, Burgess, and C. Strachey. the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed

The Chairman stated that he had received the balance of subsidy due to the Board 01 rates collected till June 30th, which made the amount received as subsidy in all £l9B 6s 4d, being the Board’s share (£ for £) on £396 12s 8d rates collected.

The Chairman reported on’ the damage done by the recent floods to all the cut tings into the Hinds, and suggested that permanent fords bo placed at the foot of the cuttings, which was agreed to.

A letter from Mr D. Morrow about certain roads was considered, and Messrs Burgess and Doyle undertook to report on same.

A letter was received from Mr Coskerie asking the Board to remove stones sup posed to have been placed on the boundary line of his section by a former Board .Messrs Burgess and Doyle agreed to view the locality, with power to act if they deem it necessary. A letter read from Mr H. Corbett about an obstruction on one of the roads was received. The following accounts were passed for payment, viz.: —Thomas Paterson, £2O 7s Gd ; W. Simpson, 10s ; D. Kellahan, £42 The Chairman was instructed to serve all persons not having cleared the gorse off the roads with notices to do so. It was proposed by Mr Burgess, seconded by Mr Doyle, and carried : “ That a vote of thanks be passed to the Chairman for his successful efforts so far in maintaining the unity of the district, with the hope that he will continue to pre vent the unfair division of the district, if possible ” The Board then adjourned to October 11th, when a meeting of the ratepayers will be held to consider the closing of certain roads.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

A SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE,

[eeuteb’s telegrams—copyright.]

London, September 7

The third scries of colonial wool sales opened to-day before a large attendance of buyers. The catalogue comprised 14,000 bales, for which there was a brisk competition. Prices range from J'sd to 2d higher than at the doss of last sales, greasy showing an advance of id to i>4d, secured 2d, ccarss greasy crossbreds to id, and fine greasy crossbreds id to xj-^d. Melbourne, September 8.

Private telegrams received in Mel bourne report that the London colonial wool sale opened yesterday to an un usually large attendance of Home and foreign buyers. The market, is active at an advance of from 15 to 20 per cent on closing prices of last sales. The total quantity available for the present series is 265,000 bales, of which 219,000 are Australian wool.

CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS.

C;t«isTCoOßun, September 8 Captain Gotten, who undertook to waik ICO mi es in 24 hours, completed the distance to-night, with an hour all but three minutes to spare. There was a heavy easterly gale blowing this afternoon. The Hawea from Port Chalmers was o(f Akaroa it 230 p.m., but was unable to mike Lyteelten harbor, and had not arrived at 8.30 p.m. The Onward, schooner, from Timaru to Gis borne, put into Lyttelton windbound In the forenoon.

At the District Court to day, before Judge Ward, J. Wallace, an hotelkeeper, appealed against a decision of the R.M. Court; in which he was convicted of sup plying liquor to a drunken man. The liquor had been supplied by a servant during the absence of the licensee.—lt appeared that a recent English decision left no doubt that in such a case the licensee was not liable. The respondent did not appear, and the appeal was allowed, but Judge Ward remarked that unless the law were altered so as to make the landlord responsible for all the liquor sold on bis premises, whether with his consent or not, it would become a farce.

FOOTBALL.

N.S. WALES v. CANTERBURY.

Christchurch, September 8.

The Intercolonial football match, New South Wales r. Canterbury, was played to-day in Lancaster Park. Most of the leading business places closed for a half holiday. An easterly gale preualled, and blew diagonally across the Park. The ground was a little greasy, bat otherwise in good order. The attendance of the public was not so large as had been ex pected. C. Y. Caird oipt lined the New South Welshmen, and G. Helmore the Canterburians, C »ird won the toss, and chose the eastern goal, thus playing with the wind. Throughout the first spell, the game was all in Canterbury’s favor, the Sydney team being compelled for the most part to act on the defence, as the ball was kept for the moat part in their quarters. Two tries ware secured by Canterbury in this spell, the first by Bean and the second by Horner, but no goal resulted. In the second spell Fooka secured another try for Canterbury, The Sydney backs made some fine dodging rune, but their team was evidently over matched. The visitors did not score a point, and Canterbury had all the best of It in the scrimmages. When time was called the score stood—Canterbury, three tries, or six poii-ts ; Sydney, nil.

ALFORD FOREST.

[from our own correspondent ]

By the extensive demand for burnt cork and croam it is evident that, great pre parations are being made by the Loyal Pioneer Lodge of Oddfellows’ to produce something unique on September 7th. Ik is whispered by the knowing ones that if tambourine keeps on “ going It" the whole of the proceeds of the musical entertunment will be insufficient to meet expense of sheepskins. It la also rumored that stalwart weildera of the axe, having provided themselves with marvellous female wardrobes, are not a little per plexed as to what to do when the time comes with those natnral eigos of man’s supremacy, the moustache and the whiskers, Scenery of aetsrtling character

has been provided by one of Nature's own artists, who is also “ bo r a" of the troupe. Quite a buzz of excitement can be heard everywhere round the locality, and great curiosity is aroused at the promise of good all round hits at moat of the local celebrities ; in fact, a monster attendance la confidently anticipated. The concert is to be followed by a ball. The weather has taken up fine all at once, and ploughing is proceeding actively. •No less than thirteen teams are at work on the Alford Estite.

Xu your report of the Ashburton County Council’s meeting a resolution is msn: tinned that the Council will undertake to clear the Government reserve in the occupation of Mr E, Herring of rabbits. Knowing every inch of the ground 1 can say you might travel a whole day without seeing a single rabbit. Therefore the Council has undertaken a very easy task. Bo much for information received,

THE HALL CHARGES.

Timaru, September 8. Thomas Hall was taken from TJmaru this morning by first train and lodged in Lyttelton Ca"'. 7hia coii r se has been adopted, it is understood, by order of the Minister for Just ice bee ruse the prisoner "has been visited bv a large camber of people lately, interfering with the dis cipline of the goal It is doubtful whether Mrs Ball will be sufficiently re covered to be examined on Tuesday.

THE WABBLE FLY.

The Oamara Mail has the following We would call the immediate attention of agriculturists and the Government to the fact that that most injurious peat, the “ warble fly," whose larva; damage the hides in the Old Country to an extent of millions per annum, has, during the last season, attacked the horse. “In the report presented at the last meeting of the Council of the R yal Agricultural Society of England by Miss E. A" Ormemd, honorary consulting entc - mologist, it is stated that information baa been sent from various localities of warble attack on horses; In t v .e cases noted the attack differed from that of cattle, in the warble being almost always solitary, and not necessarily on the back, but also on the reck, flank or quarter. Also, it differs in the Instances specially reported, in the warble being obviously painful or causing widely diffused swelling. In the case of a thoroughbred horse with a warble on its neck, the swelling extended to the extremity of the shoulder blade. The maggot from this war hie, which was forwarded to Mlsa Ormerod by the veter'uary surgeon who removed It, was somewhat more prickly than those of ca f tle warbles. Mlsa Ormerod finds that attack of warble maggot on horses has been recorded in some parts of the Continent, and es pecially in the north of France and on tbe coasts of the North sea, but the fly to which the maggot turns dots not appear to te as yet described, nor (he attack to have been worked out in England. Miss Ormerod is endeavoring to obtain infor mation on the subject, and would be glad of any observations or specimens of the msggot.” So says the British Li ie Stock Journal, As at this time of the year many entire horses are imported into the colooy from the English and Scotch stcds, it is imperative that, before passing ashoie, they may be strlc’ly examined.

SINGULAR PHENOMENON.

Same doubt has been thrown by soma of the Southern journals on an incident which to jk place at Mcßae's hotel, Wai 01, on the night of the Tarawera eruption—namely, that water was put on rr, make coffee for ihe inmates of the hotel, but although there was a good Sra underneath the keit’.o the water remained cold, and could not bo got to boil. Mr George Baker, the cook st Mcßae’s hotel, is at present in town, and he vouches for the truthfulness of the narrative. He states that on the previous evening at ten o’clock, the kettle was boiling on the range. When he went to bed he closed np Ihe range, leaving some dry rata and light wood ready for lighting in the morn ing. After the erup'ion commenced, Mr Mcßae directed him to light the fire in the oven and prepare some coffee for the inmates. He (Baker) did so at 2 o'clock a.m. Half an hour after wards tho under cook. a Maori lad come to him and said, “Kwkiaa the water,” and explained that he could not get the water to boil, and that it was still quite cold. Baker would not believe this, and went to see what was the cause of it; fie w§s unable to tell, as the fire in the range was burning briskly, but on putting his hand into the kettle he found, to his ast nishtnent, the water was still cold. About five minutes to tear o’clock, juat before the roof of the kitchen fell in. Baker went to the kettle again, and fonud the water still cold, though the kettle bad been on for nearly two hours. He saya * that he cannot explain the fphenomenon, but that these are facts which cameunder his knowledge, and be is desirous of ob taining a satisfactory solution of them * Auckland Herald ’

NEW GOLDFIELD IN HONDURAS.

There is excitement in the United States and in Central America over numerous discoveries of gold which have been made in Honduras. Every creek, gully, chasm, arroya, and canon, we are told, is fonnd to contain the precious metal ; sometimes in poor pa'ches, and sometimes In rich pockets. Qaartz reefs are also abundant, and as more than two thirds of the republic Is virgin territory, there is plenty of scope for the prospector. Opals, emeralds, asbestos, and cinndbar are likewise found, but the drawbacks and difficulties are numerous and serious The climate iu places is very unhealthy, and the gold-seeker must make up his mind to days of severe toil, and nights of exposure in a tropical region, with very uncertain results- In the meanwhile, American land sharks sre busily engaged in securing large tracts of the most likely-looking country.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, September 8. In reference to the gum digger outrage on <a French storekeeper iu theWhangarei district J. Leslie Martin and Daniel Donnelly have been committed for trial. On a charge of obtaining a receipt for a horse through a threat of prosecuting for felony five other defendants have been discharged. At a meeting of Che Rotorua Relief Fund Committee, £B2 remained over after all the cisea had been relieved, The money is to be placed at deposit for future emergencies. The business was wound up, no further contributions being deemed necessary.

Wellington, September 8, The steamer Hinemoa leaves here 09 Monday, lj> h, for Big Bay. She leaves Lyttelton on the 13 h, Dunedin IQ b, and Bluff Harbor on 18:h. The Supreme Court has been engaged tc-day in hearing an action brought by Charles Alfred Richards, Head Master of the Hutt Public School, against Peter Speedy, of Belmont, farmer, for alleged slande ous utterances made at a public meeting at the lower Hutt in May last by defendant, in references to plaintiff’s be haviour towards certain children attending the schools. The damages claimed are fixed at £SOO. Defends* t admits language used, hut pleaded privilege, and the case had not concluded when the Court ad journed for the day. A Supplementary Gazette Issued to-day contains a classified list of teachers hold ing certificates under the Education Act. The Diocesan Synod opened to-day. There was a procession of clergy and a combined choral service of all the choirs. Bishop Hadfield's address chiefly dealt with the proceedings of the last General Synod in Auckland.

Dunedin, September 8. At the half-yearly meeting of the Manchester Unity, Otago district, it was decided not to send delegates to the Conference to be held at Chrutchurcl; r« the Movable Committee and other matters. An animated discussion took place to day at a meeting of the trustees of the Benevolent Institution, in which the reli gious aspect of hiring oat inmates figured. An application was made by a member qf the Freethought Lyceum fa hire a girl. The Chairman said it coaid n 't be expected that the cfrl’a Christian education would be looked after by those who alterded the Lyceum. The applica tion was not refused, but consideration whs postponed till aitat the October ex aminations £

THE ASHBURTON GO ARBI AN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1856



AUSTRALIA!! MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. THE ASHRURION AGENOT is CLOSED from this date. Members are requested to remit Premiums and address commnnicatioßS to the Christchurch District Oftce. B. R. STOCK, 1.563 Agent.



JgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHEISTOHU PCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally In the Ashburton District that we have ow received vary large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season, The advantages which we possess in being able to buy in .he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our buyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST P°l 0E S We eadaavour tcgVve our Customers best valus proour b Je, whatever Prices hey may wish to purchase Goods at, and Stock >a so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED



W ANTED—Teams for Ploughing , four weeks work. John Geigg, Longheach 9 572 WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2id ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, Tapioca, 2|d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGbegor, Tancred Street. JUST OPENED—Choice assortment t f New Spring Dress Stuffs, Prints, ] Millenry, etc 'I he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Presents to the value of 2s in the £. Dressmaking on the premises. H. O. Seqkrs, Mel ford House. ~WT ANTED Known-—Hayes and Co. W will commence their Great Gift Pale To-morrow (Saturday). The greatest sensation of the day. Look ont for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcade. WANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Bui nett Street, are prepared to execu'e orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture cheap Bookbinding. Venetian ai d other blinds at the lowest possible ( cost. 5 22 WANTED KNOWN —Long looked for come at last. H<>ult, having commenced bacon curing, ho la able to supply a real pood Pork Sausage at 6d per lb at 'ho Factory, Moore at, Ashburton T’’ r '" ! ~ SERVANTS WANTED. CtEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and O one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffice. A, W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton.



hat the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of mod Novel end Fashionable will ho found dress department . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT millinery~m;partment DReSS department P,HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHODL FJRNISHING Manufartuke from various Mills Including UANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE, Cash Ssstem isn Cash Peices. OLACK, BEATTIE & CO. . GENERAL DUAP-" r -Y W ARE -5 HOUisE i Ii.ORS, -fi SMAKERh « noMILLINER f



CENTRAL HOTEL.. JW. McSAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Omb Smi..Lisa. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet ail trains.



OB the Blood 1b the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For tcrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all knJa its effects aro marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4s 61 and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. bole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Prog Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16 Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOB SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Auetriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract.



JAMES PORTER, ’ CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Alleaton, Ashburton. p HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above lots been grown in the Timaru district, PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed— All Kinds of CLOVER SEEDS,‘choice quality. , RYEGRASS and Hale. FBIEDLAHDER RROS



Victoria House. EE-ORGANISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK TYETTRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE EPARTMENTS PHENOMENAL VALUE now bein’ given, and to be obtained until AUGUST 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, CLOTHIERS, Ac., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. 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 theli work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands or tne public with a fir -class article at prices to salt the times. Every* C ' Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapols from £25. Baggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmmlng.



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, tney are now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. ~ , f Special attention la given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds ot 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. mm ftepS-r? Bi Kxi c IiOWN HON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Ohrlatcharoh. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Vonr. Five s«f Feat Lengths. ,n Galvanised 10 1988



ly Business i) )0D & CO. ROB, of Ashhurtoi ier.il pttronagi o yeats 1 hav 1 have iuacl pleasure in soliciting a continu.uico o their favor ©a behalf of my worthj successors, who will make this a bt.»uci of their well-known (STATION ER’S HALL. *THOS. F. FARLEY. Tb reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton anc District, and all Wends and customers o Mr Farley, to favor us with a oontinnano* of their commands, and we guarantee tc giro at all times the value in New Zealand In our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quality, and latest new Books, to the value of £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 AND CO., STATIONERS’ HALL, All book debts to be paid to H, J. Wood and Co. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR The new goods for the WINTER SEASON /BE NOW OPENED OUT. I The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in j&en’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys' Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment ■warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, compris'ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits G evf r smen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Ruga, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLO r EiNG FACTORY, ; ’° r ' East' Stbeet ' * r ~



ROYAL SALEYARDS, MoORE-SXhKEI. DUNCAN & CHAWSHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Lsnd Brokers, ►Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. EEGULAR AUCTION SALES every i SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horses, Cattle. Pigs, Poultry, Produce, ] | and Merchandise. 1 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 Oo„ United. 9*560 DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, PORT OF TIMARU. ARRIVALS - BELLS, barque, from Newcastle, with best quality COAL, GLEANER, brigantine, from Auckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RESTELL. 4th August, 1886. J 8407



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con umption, &c. IT" AY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c., with Chlotodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, md Cheat Complaints, KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Catde. AY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers;—KAY BROS., Stock port, England.



SPECIAL NOTICE, HEW SPRING GOODS. GRAND SHOW DAY, FRIDAY NEXT, SEPT. 10th. On THURSDAY NIGHT the Shop and Windows will be lit up till 10 o’clock p m. This GRAND DISPLAY is worthy the special notice of the Ladies of Ashburton.



ORR & A LCO RN 9580 t? hr ' hlmrtoii s>uavdimj, Magna Vkritas kt Prs«valroit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 188 G. THE N EIV JUDICIAL ARRANGEMENTS.