DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc ( • Friday, September 17 Dramatic Society—Meeting in the Town Hall at 8 o’clock Aer.burton County Council—A* Council Chambers, 11a.m. Monday, Sipipmbeb 20 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Satuk day, October 2 Wakanui Road B <*rd—Monthly meeting at the Board’s cffico, Moore street, at 11 a.ra. _

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ hurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 135 p.nb, and 7 - 10 P\“- Fro “ 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 0.27 n.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5

‘“rains Leave Ashbubtos— For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m.. end 5.37 p.m. (express). For D South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m “S “-SO *« and 5 p.m. daily. , For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Oran, Winchester, %nd Geraldine, at 10 a. m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Timsrn and South, at 10 a./a., and 4,30 p.m., daily, , , For Greenatreet, on Wednesdays and tnrdays, at 10.45 a* ns. , For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafaeld, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 'tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. * For Mount Somers, daily at 4.00 p.m For Mayfield and Buapana, on Mon flavs and Thursdays, at 4.30 T"’ For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. _ , _ , For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes iays, and Fridays, at 4,30 p. m. For Nawlands, on Tuesdays and hri nt 10.30 a.m. arrive at the Ashburton Post From Christchurch and Bakaia at 10.15 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 t ana .35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate piaces n.m. daily. , sVrOtt* ratnaka and Timaru at 10.40 a. n. p 5.30 D.vu daily. , From ‘ Greenatreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. _ from Mount Somers, daily a. IU.O

*" From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed nesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a. m. daily. . From on Tuesdays ana j n ys, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thnrs ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1886. THE UNEMPLOYED.

It is more than to be regretted that in a young country like New Zealand, which has really only entered upon the great work of colonisation, and while there are yet millions of acres of land waiting for profitable occupation, and room for millions of people if only we were wisely governed, there should be, as there undoubtedly is an “Unem ployed ” difficulty. We say it is more than to be regretted because regret is a feeling appropriately indulged in only when the circumstances are such as to be beyond remedy, and where, as in this case, a remedy is quite within our reach, then indignation at the blunder ing. mismanagement or apathy which pernr's of thi continuance of the evil is rather the frame of mind in which this state of things should be viewed. And it cannot be too strongly impressed upon our public men that by a wise administration of the public estate it is quite possible to push on the work of colonisation apace and at the same time to remove altogether, or almost altogether, the unemployed difficulty which has for years past made itself so disagreeably manifest. The key to the true method of cure is afforded by the success of the Village Settlement Scheme in Wellington, Hawkes Bay and Auckland, reference to which has already been made in our columns, and if only the same system were given free operation in this island we should speedily have to chronicle similar pleasing results. We are quite aware that in many localities where Village Settlements should be established, in Canterbury and Otago particularly, there are no Crown lands available for the purpose, but that difficulty can be and must be met by the Crown re acquiring some of the land which it has parted with. This can be done on terms which will admit of its division into small holdings, and its being let to village settlers or small farmers at a rental which will more than repay the interest on the cost without being an undue tax upon the settler. For ex ample, good land re-bought at £io an acre would represent for a ten-acre holding only £4 per annum for in terest on purchase money at the rate at which the Colony borrows, and leaving a margin of one per cent, a rental of only £5 a year to the occupier, a rental which would be gladly paid and which the village settler could afford to pay and still do well. Settled upon land in this way, all those of the unemployed who are willing to work will with occasional employment by large holders be able, with what they can raise from their own little farms, to maintain themselves and their families in comfort, and thus the unemployed difficulty will cease out of the hnd. There will, however, always be a few so-called unemployed, for there are unemplo)ed and unem ployed, and the class which will remain will be simply those men who do not want to work and who are thriftless ne’er do-weels, for whom the term “ loafer ” is a far more appropriate one. Some of these useless individuals have turned up in our own district recently. We have heard of one who figured among the Christchurch unemployed a week or two ago and whose fare to Ashbur ton was paid by the Chaiitable Aid Committee in the hope that he would get work in this district. Besides, paying his fare, it appears that the Committee gave him a few shillings for his.teroporary maintenance and this is

how their goodness was requited. —No sooner had he arrived than he pro ceeded to get drunk, and was duly locked up. Discharged with a caution, and with eighteenpence in his pocket, he proceeded to get drunk again, and was again locked up, and was next time discharged penniless, doubtless only to repeat the same game at the first opportunity, and in the meantime pro bably to claim sympathy as one of the “ unemployed.” Another thriftless individual we could mention, who, not being like the first altogether a lazy character, really went to work in the

country, and was paid off with fifty shillings earnings. Yet he also got into durance vile like the first mentioned individual, and that too without a penny in his pocket.. And why ? His answer, when this question was put to him, was “ Oh, I spent my money like a man !” That is to say, he had knocked it all down in drink as soon as earned. He too, is pro bably at this moment another of the “ unemployed.” These and such as these deserve no sympathy whatever, and such as these, like the poor, we shall, we suppose, have always with us, but any real unemployed difficulty, that is, the existence of the anomalous state of things in a young country such as men who are willing to work being unable to obtain it, and wives and children going short of the necessaries of life, ought not to be tolerated, foi we are convinced that were the affairs of the colony but administered in s statesmanlike fashion, such things as these would speedily cease to be.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ It is said that the repairs to the Oamarn breakwater will cost £3OOO. The surgical operation to which Mr Henry Driver, of the Government Insurance Depart ment, had to submit was due to cancer. Two thirds of the tongue had to be removed.

An avalanche, three-quarters of a mile long, great breadth and depth, of solid snow, recently occurred in the mountains near Browning’s Pass.

The Marlborough Express mentions a peculiar circumstance as happening during the recent earthquake. The town clock was striking 12, and had got through two strokes satisfactorily, but omitted the third. The other nine went on without interruption.

Referring to the fact that nearly a thousand persons in Wanganui have been induced to become total abstainers through the influence of Mr Burnett, a contemporary adds—" Surely there will now be a decrease in the number of lunatics which have, in the past, been annually exported from that city.”

Those members of Parliament who sup ported last session the State introducing stoats to exterminate rabbits will, perhaps, be surprised to learn that a lamb has been killed by one of these vermin at Stoke, Nelson. Rather a rich idea (says the Wel lington Press) to pay for the introduction of a pest into the colony of a far worse charac ter than the one sought to be destroyed.

The annual meeting of teachers of the Wesleyan Sunday School was held last night, Rev D. MoNiooll in the chair. Details connected with the forthcoming anni versary celebration were discussed, and it was intimated that Mr F. Whitmore Lsitt had consented to conduct the services on Sunday, 10th October, and deliver a popular lecture on the Monday following. Considerable time was Spent injtaking a retrospect of some portions of school work, and in devising methods for future adoption. All the officers were re elected, and the meeting closed at a rather late hour.

Some silly youths at Christchurch yester day, pretending to represent the unemployed, burnt Sir Robert Stout in effigy.

The Wellington “ Own ” of the Lyttelton Times says it is rumoured that Mr and Mrs Ballance intend paying a visit to tho Old Country shortly.

The Midland Railway Company cannot start work till the Company is registered in New Zealand. This has caused some delay, but Mr Alan Scott, the General Manager, on Monday had an interview with the Minister for Public Works, and the Company will be registered in a day or two. Mr Soott will then be able to treat direct with the Govern ment, and the work can bo commenced at once.' The diver in the employ of the Napier Harbor Board had a very narrow escape the other day. The Harbormaster and the diver went out in a lighter to recover the anchor of the ship Falls of Clyde, which parted during tin late heavy weather. The diver supplied Mr Kraeft with a code of signals, and then went into the water. Mr Kraeft waited for some minutes, but no sign was made, so he signalled "do yon want more air ?” There being no response, he hauled up, and on opening [the helmet found the diver quite insensible, with blood oozing from his mouth. The proper restoratives were applied, and in due course the man recovered. He was in the water nearly ton minutes, and he is under the impression that ho fainted very shortly after going overboard.

M. Diaz, the son of the famous painter of that name, has invented a method of stopping runaway horses, by which be claims that ha can bring them to a standstill within thirty yards. The bit and tho breeching are con nected by means of a strong cord passing over pullies, the coachman holding the end of it with his reins. If the horse bolts, a vigorous strain upon the cord compels him to lower his hindquarters. M. Diaz experimentalised with a horse at full gallop. In three instances he failed, owing to the breaking of tho strap; but in the fourth he was perfectly successful. In fact it would appear to be a mere question of the capacity of the cord or extra rein to bear the sudden strain imposed upon it. The best known remedy is SANDER and SONS’-EUCALYPTI EXTR ACT. Test Its eminent powerful effects in coughs, cold, in fluenza, etc. —the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty tho King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that accom 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 cases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc.; Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epirdermia on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lilted tip 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 finger was coaled. The wounds thus con tracted healed in thiee weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing The patient hasj etaiaed tbs lull.Uße]of| j band.—(AdvU

The Master of the Ashburton Home desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of a parcel of clothing from Mrs Andrew Orr for the use of the inmates. An election for five members of the Tinwald Town Board was being held at Tinwald to-day. The next meeting of the Ashburton Debat ing Society will be held on Wednerday, Sept. 22, when the bill of fare will be “ A night with poets and humorists,” Messrs Steele and Son have just manu factured to the order of Mr John Grigg a handsome station waggon. It is, we believe, the first of the kind turned out in Ashburton, and reflects the highest credit on its makers. It is fitted with Gilpin’s patent axles, with the exception of which, all the wood and iron work was done in Messrs Steele’s factory* The capacity is three tons, it can be used for

farm parting purposes, and as a brake ; it is also fitted with seating accommodation, which can be used when such is required. It is finished in the beat style, and as the vehicle is one which should recommend itself to farmers, the demand for these waggons will probably be great when their usefulness becomes known* In anticipation of this Messrs Steele are erecting machinery in their shop by which work of this nature can be done more ex peditiously than at present. They have a number of handsome Whiteobapels and waggonettes just ready to leave the shop, the appearance and workmanship of which leave nothing to be desired. They ace anticipat ing from other parts of the country large orders for work which has hitherto gone to Dunedin or Christchurch, but which now bids fair to be permanentle diverted to Ashburton, as the excellency of the work executed here becomes known.

We learn from Wellington exchangee that some fool has been playing the ghost in that city, frightening a good many women and children. For the last week or two a spectral figure has been perambulating some of the Te Aro thoroughfares, notoriously Webb street. It is a tall individual of the spring heel order, and the peculiarity about him is that no one has been able to rub shoulders with him. He seems in fact to be a kind of shadow ahead. Those who have tried to overtake him have been fairly baffled. Several residents and even the policeman on bis beat have tried to arrest him but in vain. Latterly pistols and lead have been called into requisition, but the spectre appears to be bullet proof. The latest ghost hunt was on Friday night last when fifteen or sixteen joined in the chase and several shots were fired but the spectral figure leaped the fences like a kangaroo, and disappeared apparently unhurt.

First Scotch farmer, selling—“ It’s a guid horse; but I maun tell ye its got ae taut—it’s a wee gi’en tae rin away wi' ye.” Second Scotch farmer, buying—“ If that’s a’ it’li dae fine I Man, the last horse I had wca gi’en tae rin awa’ withoot me ?’’

There are more suicides in Paris than in any other city in the world, while Glasgow has the least number of suicides than any city in the world except Edinburgh. Strange that the brightest city in the world should have the most and the darkest the least of the suicidal mania.

The Auckland S tar gives a very gloomy account of the finances of that city, which, it says, are undoubtedly drifting into a serious mess. The Bank overdraft is now about £IO,OOO, and the annual charge for interest on the city debt next year will be £27,000, while a shilling rate, even if all collected, would only yield £18,500. Further taxation appears to bo inevitable. The water works are yielding a profit, however. The Lancet declares that people who drink large quantities of tea first become “ wildly excitable,” and then “ the sense of hearing goes.” Truth says this is bad news for the Bishop of London, who is the greatest drinker of tea that has been known in England since the death of Dr Johnston.

On tilt that one o! the unsuccessful candi dates at the recent Borough Council election desputes the legality of the return of one of the gentlemen elected and intends taking a seat at the Council table next meeting night.

The Government Printing Office deserves credit for the promptitude with which the statutes have this year been printed, the complete volume for 1886 being already to hand.

The (Matakohi correspondent of the Auck land Hjrald writing under date 7th instant, says;—“Mr Phillips, the Government Sur veyor, whilst engaged in his professional duties, discovered, the other day, a very beautiful cave in this district. The roof, thickly studded with stalactites, is about 5 feet high, while the cave is some; 12 feet wide and 30 deep. Although no one at present living in the district appears to have known of its existence, the Maoris of bygone times were evidently better informed, as the large quantities of crumbling bones and skulls found in its recesses, clearly attest. Mr Phillips, who leaves by to-day’s steamer for Auckland, has taken some specimens of the stalactites (which are of peculiar and unusual formation) with him for examination.”

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [rKDXER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] AMERICAN WHEAT YIELD. New York. September 11. The Agricultural Bureau estimates that the forthcoming American wheat crop will yield nine million bushels more than last year.

PENNY POSTAGE. London, September 12, The Times to-day publishes an article which states that Mr Cecil Raikes, the Postmaster-General, is at present en gaged in examining into the question of reducing the postal rates. It is further stated that he favors the estab lishing of a system of universal penny postage.

BOYCOTTING. London, September 13. General Duller, who has been des patched to Ireland for the purpose ot suppressing boycotting, is now travel ling through County Clare, where agrarian outrages are of frequent occur rence. ADJUSTMENT OF RENT. London, September 13. In the House ot Commons to-day a Bill to amend the present land legisla tion of Ireland was introduced by Mr Parnell and read a first time. The measure provides that Land Courts should be empowered to reduce rents, at periods of two years and evictions should be stayed when a tenant has deposited with the court half the amount owing to a landlord.

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Tho ordinary monthly meeting ol the Ashburton School Committee was held at the Borough School last evening. Present—Messrs J. 0 Duncan (chairman) E. Dimant, W. J. Sdoosk Tiie Chairman apologised for tiie absence of Mr Elston.

BUILDING EXPENDITURE A letter was read from the North Can terbury Board of Education forwarding circular from Minister vf Education in sisting nn expenditure of money granted under Public Works vote on new school buildings and additions and not on repairs to existing schools. ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES, The Chairman stated that ho had con ferred with the headmaster who had promised to sen! to Dunedin for samples' of attendance certificates. SCHOOL REQUISITES, The Chairman said that he had seen the headmaster with reference t> this subject, and he had expressed his willing ness to undertake the sale of books and other requisites to the scholars. After some discussion the matter was left in the hands of the Chairman to ob tain a price from the local stationers. REPAIRS. The Chairman said that he had arranged for certain alteration to one of the porches, as directed at last meeting. master's report.

The Master’s report was read as follows: The average attendance continued during the past month to be very low owing to nicKness, etc., but last week showed great Improvement, the attendance being aa follows, No. on roll, bogs 216, girls 212, Total 427; Average, boys 163-5, girls 149 3. Total 302.8. The school was last week inspected by Mr Walker, Drill Inspector. Be seamed well pleased with the work done in drill and the interest taken in the gymnasium. Ha promises a horizontal ladder for the girls’ ground and a new set of parallel bars if tbe Committee will make the necessary application. I»i re school cert ficats* for good attendance L would ask the Com mittee to postpone discussion until I am able to place before them some samples which I expect shortly from Dunedin Eve ybody will be pleased at the Oom mittee taking action regarding price of school necessaries To farther this, I would recommend that the ordering of these be left in my hands, then having obtained them they can be sold at cost (that is published price) by one of the pupil teachers at stated times during the week. In conclusion I must thank the Committee (or attention in regard to the unused porch. The report was adopted, and it was decided ta make application for the gymnastic apparatus mentioned by the matter as having been promised by the Drill Inspector. VISITING COMMITTEE Messrs Dimant and Silcock, the Vot ing Committee for tho past month, sub milted their report. TREAT. In the absence of Mr*-Elston, the Chairman moved that the Committee take into consideration the adriiableneai of giving the srhool children a treat. Mr Dimant seconded the motion which was carried.

A Sufc-'ommittee was appointed, con sisting of the Chairman, Messrs Dimant and Elston, to arrange the necessary prelimntrles. EXAMINATION. Mr Silcock obtained leave to defer his notice of motion with regard to the hold ing cf half-yeary txtrainatioaa till next meeting. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Craighead and Orr were ap. pointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. PAYMENTS. The ordinary monthly accounts were passed for payment. COMM 11 TEE’S P WEBS. Mr Dimant moved,“That this Com m ttee begs most reapecfully to suggest to the Board of Education the desirable ness of allowing it to exercise to the full extent the powers conferred on it by the Education Act, 1*077.” Mr Silcock seconded tho motion.

The Chairman thought it wou d be time enough to bring forward the motion when the Board overstepped the limit of its powers. The motion was carried; and the Com mitteet adjourned.

TIN WALD LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr E. G. Stave'ey (for New Zsaland Loan and Mercantile Acency Company, Limited) reports on Tinwald sale on 14th September : —About 1003 sheep and a few pigs and cattle formed the day’s supply, which, owing to the rough weather, was doubtless more limited than it would have been. The ettendancs was below the average, and business quiet throughout. Fat crossbred ewes brought 10s ; f»t merino wethers, 10s 6d; forward do, 4i lid ; fair merino ewes, with good p.c. crossbred lambs, 4s; good dairy cows made £4 17 6d to £7 ; fat cows, to £7 10s. No good lines of store cattle yarded.

THE EASTERN CRISIS

A g-ltatlon tor Alexander’s Uetnrn

[reciter’s TELEGRAMS— COPTRIGST.] Constantinople, September 13.

The Bulgarian National Assembly meets to-day in accordance with the summons of Prince Alexander,

A meeting of Deputies who were nominated by the Sovereign has been held, when it was resolved to combine to avert any foreign occupation of Bul garia, and for the purpose of securing the return of Prince Alexander.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, September 14. The atearaer Southern Cross, from Gis borne, had a stormy passage. Eight bul locks died in the forehold, and IEO sheep were drowned on deck. An accident happened to the machinery which stopped the engines for ten hours. During the height of the gale the topsail and main topaail were blown away. Every effort made to save the stock was fruitless. Wellington, September 14.

A case was heard at the B. M. Court to day, in which Mr A. Toung sued Captain Russell, President of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, for £l6. Mr Young took over the horses Poet and Minerva from Mr Bate at a time when the forfeit money was due on them to several clubs under protest. Be bauded over cheques for the amount, to be held, as he alleged, pend ing the decision of the Canterbury Club on the question. The latter gave it in his favor, and the Wellington Clubs gave back the cheques. The Napier Club de clined to do so, and Mr Young sued them. Judgment was given against him, with cos's, on the ground that the weight cf evidence was in favor of his intention that the Hawke’s Bay J.C. was to be the arbiter, aud not the 0.J.0.

The annual meeting of the Wellington Cricket Association was held to-night A letter was read from Mr Tennant in refer ence to the visit of the English team, and the matter was referred to the finance Committee for consideration. The follow ing resolution was carried :—“ That this Association correspond with the Auckland, Canterbury, and Otrgo Associations with a view to getting a New Zealand eleven to play against the Australian team daring their approaching tour, and, farther, if practicable, to arrange a North t South match, to bo played previously/*

THE HALL CASE

A JFar-fetcbed gs|VHtlea<

The following far-fetched an i sensa tions! paragraph is from the Wellington Evening Post : “ Many Wellington people will remember Mr B. H. Tste, formerly of the Union Bank in this city, and f<r a long time a prominent member of St Peter’s Vestry. He after wards removed to Tirairu, and entered in partnership with Mr Thomas Hall. Recent disclosures in connection with the latter have served to nnplea santly recall the melancholy death of Mr Tste some six years ago, when be was found lying in a paddock under circumstances which, suggested that he had, in a moment of temporary aberration of Intellect, yielded to the pressure of financial embarrass ments, and sought release from them, and from existence together, by taking poison. Mr Tate’s whole life and condnet was so opposed to the idea that ha had com mitted self-destruction that great numbers of h>s friends absolutely refused o believe that his death was due to his own act. The number of those who doubt wh ether poison was self-administered is ' now largely increased.”

SUICIDE AT AUCKLAND.

Auckland, September 14. Henry Hall, better known as Harry Hall, aged forty-five, who has been em ployed for years as ticket taker at the Opera House and Theatre Royal, at tempted suicide to-night at his lodgings, by firing a pistol into his month. He was found lying on the floor, bleeding profusely. Be used an old theatrical property piste', with a large charge of powder, but no ba'l. The discharge smashed his face and shattered his jaws. He still lies In great agony, bat the doctors state his injuries are mortal. Hall Is conscious, and made his will, and made a statement as to the cause for the _ act, but this document is reserved awaiting events. It has transpired he was In the habit of book-making on the races, and had recently lost some wagers. His mind seemed to be affected, and he complained within the last few days “ that they act a trap for him," and “ they were all in it.” There is no doubt this betting de lusion was the immediate cause of the act, but in his written statement he made this accusation, mentioning two names, which hive not transpired. Three man were with him a short thus previously to the act, one of them to p»y him a small bet. Later. Ball bas died of bis injuries Before dying he wrote his will on a theatrical poster. The salary due to him at the Opera House is to be given to his mate and fallow-loJger, Edward Bresd; hla watch and ca «iu to bis uncle, Mr Hall, saddler, of Gisborne; and money and land to his brother, whom he last heard of at Whangarei.

THE INQUEST. AtrcuiSD, September 15. At the inquest on Ba 1 !, who shot him* self last night, a verdict of suicide while insane, through despondency, was re turned.

THE NOD O’ THE QUEEN.

J, E., a local poet, sends na the following as a-“companion lyric to the little poem which appeared in Monday evening’s issue of the Guardian, and which is said to have made such a pleasing impression on the cultivated mind of our exemplary Queen. I’m just an anld woman, _ 'An live down by Deeside, In a cosie wee biggin, Wi’e a son, my ain pride; We’ve a horse an’ a coo, Wie some sheep on the lea, ’An I just feel as prood. As a Queen e’er coaid be. I’m healthy an’ cheery, Tho’ I’m threescore and twa, An’ aye strive for the best, Whatsoe’er may beta’; And when in the anld toon. Our braw Queen I see. For her lauob or her nod I care na’ a flea. I’ve had my ain sorrows— But the greatest o’ a’. When I lost my gnid man. Last year in the fa’. An’ sair did I greet, For nane hinder than he— Could the nod o’ a’ Queen Bring my John back to me ? My son lo’es dear Scotland, An’ his mither as weel; He’s weelfaured an’ brave. An’ his heart’s kind and leaL But he ne’er gaed to Egypt To kill blacks—d’ye see, An’ the nod o’ a’ Queen Is naething to me. J. B.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS V SOUTH OF ENGLAND. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPTEIQHT ] London, September 10. The cricket match, Australians v South of England, was resumed at Brighton to-day. The attendsnm was moderat?, heavy rain falling at intervals. The wicket was heavy in consequence. The visitors, who yesterday lest nine wickets for 208, only increased their score to 219 before the last wicket fell. At the close of the day’s play the South of England had lost four wickets for 90. London, September 11. The match was continued to-day, the weather being splendid, and the attend ance on the ground good. The wicket still, however, was heavy. The Home team resumed their innings, bat failed to make an effective stand, and the innings closed for 136 runs. Being In a minority of 83, the Eng lishmen had to follow on, and were much more suocasfnl than in the preceding In nings. When stamps were drawn they bad compiled 245 runs for the lees of six wickets, W. W. Bead wee the principal scorer, playing a splendid In nings for 103 not oat.

LONDON MARKETS.

[kSUTXB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. London, September 10. Consols remain at ioo|s. New Zealand securities are at last quotations. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,610,000 quarters, a decrease of gio.ooo quar ters during the past fortnight. New Zealand mutton, prime quality, is realising per lb. Wool—At to day’s auction n,Boo bales were catalogued. The market was strong, and prices showed a further advance, Greasy wool is now to ad higher than at the close of the June series; ordinary scoured, 3d to good scoured, 2d to d higher, fine short greasy crossbreds, ij£d to 2d, and coarse crossbred, id to 2d higher. London, September 11. At to-day’s wool sales 10,700 bales were catalogued. The market continues firm. Fine crossbred wools were very firm; scoured wools from ?>£d 103 d higher than last sales.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1886



IF PAID IN ADVANCE 1 9s 63 18a 63 Per Quarter.. , Half-year 6s 63, by post, 12s 63, by post, „ Year .. is 03 by post, 37s 03 XP BOOKED : 10s 93 21s 63 Per Quarter.. ,, Half-year 7a 63, by post, 15s 03, by post. „ Year 30a 03, by post. 43s 03



SERVANTS WANTED. Seven general servants and one COOK for Ashburton and anburbs. Also,' one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for tbe country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c.. Town Hall, Ashburton. •p>LAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201. 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise oat Customers and tbe residents generally !n the Ashburton District that we have ow received very large .Shipments of newest drapery goods the Present Season. The advantages which we p. s=ess in being able to bay in .he Beat British Markets, and the ihorongh experience of c-nr buyer, enables ns to supply all Ooooa under OUR CASH bYsTBM of business AT LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour Uglve our Customers best value ptoour b l e , whatever Pncee hey may wish to pn eh :ise Goods at, and Stock '9 90 LARGL AND WELL-ASSORTED hat the most varied waots can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments in eu-.cb of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT! MANTLE DEPARTMENT



dressmaking department millinery department DReSS DEPARTMENT! HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DKRABTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT millinery department CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDEROLOTiIlNti DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHODL FJRNI3BING Manufacture from various MiLs Including t T.ANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBLRTON MANUFACTURE, Cash System and Cash Prices. LACK, BEATTIE &CO. GENERAL DRAPERY ARE HOUSE TAILORS, PRSSSMA SER MILD BUY.



Wanted. W ANTED a Boy of about 15 years of age.—A Kamnxtzbr. 9639 TTJANTED to Hire for a few weeks a V v Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, or Horse and Harness. Apply F. Smitu, Photographer. East street, Ashburton. 9637 ' V%~T ANTED three or four good Mon for Tree Planting Apply Jas. Porter, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, before eisrht 9636 ORSE FENCE TRIMMING to let by X contract. Apply C. G Hawdon, Westerfield j:9638 ACCORDIANS. Concertinas, Mouth Organs, Cornets, Violins, Strings, Musical Melophones, Orguinets, Eero phons—wonderful instruments. —H. M. Jones. X\TANTED known —W. J Hannaford, VV Tinsmith, Moore street. Repairs cheaply executed. Kitchen and Regis tered Ashpans made to order. £9603 SUNDAY SCHOOL VY AN> IYE P.S ARY.—Monday, 111 h October. Popular Lecture by Mr F. W, laitt. Particulars in fnturo advertise ment. 9 39 WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, Zfcd ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfiah, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2£d; Cutting Salmon, 8d; Venus Nnilrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street,



WANTED, for a lady— B:ard and lodging in the c untry, within a few miles from Ashbuit >n, for a few weeks. Address A, Box 49, Post Office. Ashburton. J^627 WANTED a good Ploughman and General Farm Hand ; none but steady young man need apply.— John Emerson, Hinds 9922 WANTED Known—That the Women’s Christian Temperance Onion aie having a Public Tea Meeting in the Wes leyan Church on Wednesday, 15 h Sep tember. Tea at 6. No charge. Col lection foe expenses All are invited. 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. JCST OPENED—Choice assortment of New Spring Dress Stuffs, Prints, Millenty, elc ’> he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Presents to the value of 2s in the £. Dressmaking on the premises. H. C. Seqeks, Mel ford House.



WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hunlt, having commenced bacon curing, be Is able to anpply a real good Pork Sausage 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. Boult. 7 Special Advertisements. mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the ristreasing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes la lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. < repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co.. Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. WANTED KNOWN THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). B‘-537



CENTBAIj hotel, JW, McBAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let. on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



OR the Bloid la the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For tcrofnla, 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 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 1 Trees Trees Trees IHS undersigned has FQR SALE all FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pines Insignia, Anstriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale 4.11 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 PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, i 76 Allen toa, Ashburton. kinds of



Victoria House. EE-OEG4NISATION OF BUSINESS. REDUCING STOCK EPAKTMENTS RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE of the trade. . ATTr , T Torn PHENOMENAL VALUE now given, and to be obtained until AUGUHi 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ac., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEER & SON TTTISH to Intimate to the PnbUo of Ashburton and surrounding districts that VV 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 tne public with a fir i -class article at prices to suit the times. Every c ' Option of Carriages and Traps made. Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltechapela from £26. Baggies from £3O. p.S. Special attention paid to Repainting and Betrimmlng. 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 fim-olass 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. ■“S3S> Iff mr ;. 0 1*.. ‘ ■' In '*| '*'■ '■.:~\2a •' I*' r - j ‘.'»■ Trr==—>" -, J :' : v i : 1“ — UiU pBO W;N SON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable flanges Burn Wood sad Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN v oar . Five, Six <«id Seven Feet Lengths. *0 par coat. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice. I HAVE disposed of my Business la Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the years I have carried on business here, 1 have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor an behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. P. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Wends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and wo 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 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 00. THOS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR The new goods for the WINTER SEASON 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 leaves 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 I in great variety Hats, comprisng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gept* emeu's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bogs The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. RZ. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Btbjcht.



ROYAL S \LEYaRDS, Mooee-stheet. DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Laud Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &o. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. o£ Borses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, iud Merchandise. Straight np 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 & ORAWSHAW



PORT OF TIMARU. ARRIVALS— BELLS, barque, from Newcastle, with best quality COAL. GLEANER, brigantine, from Auckland, with cargo of Kauri TIMBER. TUCKER AND RBSTELL. 4th August, 1886. J 8407 ROSS having disposed of his practice to Dr. J. M. Tweed, requests that all Accounts be paid before the 23rd inst., after which date those remaining unpaid will bo placed in the hands of his Solicitor. Dr Eoas will carry on the practice, in coniunction with Dr Tweed, for some time, and may be consulted as usual at



his residence. 9§597 FOR COUGHS, COLDS. Bronchitis Asthma., Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, <fcc, ■fTAY’s COMPOUND OF LINSEED, i\. Aniseed, Stnega, Squill, Tolu, &c., with Chlorodyno. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent «xpec f orant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Couchs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific In Neuralgia, Face-ache, iu, Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE,— Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England.



Use American Co.’s Hop Bitters once and yon will use no other medicine. Test it. Take bo other. Be sure and read



Balmy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheerfulness in AmsrieSm oo.’b Bop Bittern. Bead and l slim