DAILY MEMORANDA

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc ■ Monday, December 13 Rorongh Oouncil, at borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Wednesday, December 15. Oddfellow a’ Hall—Borough School Con cert at 8 o'clock Thursday, Drcembkh 16 Uont'a Gardens Amutl M»rd«n Pi'ty in connection »ith “'t Stephen’s Church Monday December 27 ItO.D. — Annoa ! Cun ;i»< t »r-d Ball Friday. I bcembkk 31 Oddfello Hall— ■ Kaiso Colors ” at 8 o’clock

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbaihb Abmt* at Ashburton— From Christ huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), «£6 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timarn, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 •jou (express). From Meant Somers, 10.5 |m Trains Lkatb Ashburton —For Christ •horoh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55_ a.m., and 6.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Booth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timarn, 4*45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 6.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

From and alter the 30th November, 1886, the lanas of Subscription to this journal will be M follows, viz.:— it pun in advanc*: Far Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d , Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 4s Od by post, 87s Od XT BOOKED t Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Tear .. 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Sirt Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s _63 each (stamps may be sent as payment); if booked, * PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS MAT RENEW THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE OLD BATES. Announcements oi Births, Deaths ana Marriages sent for publication from the country districts, require to be verified by the signa ture of the person sending the notice.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mall* close at the Ashburton Post Office follows For Christchurch sued North at 6 a.u J. 30 a.mu, and 6 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a. in tad 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, tad Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Uly, for Timarn and South, at 10 a. au , and ISO p.m., daily. For Greanstreet, on Wednesdays and tnrdays, at 10.46 a.m. ( For Wakanul, Elgin, Sea view, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, end tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.80 p.m. daily. For Fleming ton, on Mondays, Wednos fays, and Fridays, at 4.30p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post dies From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10. IP .mu, 4 S« p.m., and 7.20 p.m. Fro- Oi rtaey, Ac. at 10.16 i and ■36 p. iu. daily. Prom Dunedin and intermediate pr'.tns 6.3' N *\m. daily, roni Temnka and Timaru at 10,4 ; p 5 30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and V«turdays, at 10 tm. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on W t-n aesdayc and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, .and Lorn each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than, days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1886. THE CALIFORNIAN THISTLE.

In last issue we republished from the Notth Otago Times a paragraph announcing the appearance in the Oamaru district of that dreadful pest, the Californian thistle, which has proved so disastrous in Tasmania. There it is said that large areas of land have been rendered almost, if not en tirely, valueless through being overrun by this plant. Referring to its intro duction into this colony, a Mr Dixon writes a very earnest letter to the Canterbury Times, in which he refers to the presence of the Californian thistle as a “ grave calamity, a pest compared with which the rabbit nuisance is insignficant; a pcs', which, if once allowed to establish itself, will mean gradual ruin to all connected with farming.” The same writer says that £xo apiece for the utter destruction of every Californian thistle in Canter bury would be a cheap get off for the Colony. Mr Dixon urges the imme diate appointment of inspectors who shall see that proper and efficient means are taken for the eradication of the plants. “It is not well-cared-for farms that the damage will come from, but waste lands, roadsides, and river-beds, from which the thistles would rapidly spread.” Referring to this a con temporary urges that those farmers who know that the thistle has reached their lands should take warning in time, and while endorsing this advice, we would also urge that the County Council should forthwith take the matter into consideration. On the motion of Mr Ivess, there were last year included in the Counties Act special provisions en abling the county authorities to expend county funds for the eradication of any such noxious plant from roads, reserves, and riverbeds under their control, and also to pass bylaws to compel eradication from private lands. As there is reason to believe that it once this thistle gets firmly established it will be a worse nuisance even than the sparrows or the rabbits, no time should be lost in taking measures to prevent so great a disaster. We sincerely hope some of our County Councillors will take the matter up promptly, remem bering that a stitch in time saves nine and that a penny is often more effectual in preventing evil than many pounds spent in attempting to cure it when once it has become established,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Ashburton Borough Council will meet this evening. The rain of Saturday and Sunday was followed last night by a sharp frost which nipped off the tops of potato and tomato plants. The hills received a heavy coating of snow. In addition to the many attractions at St. Stephen’s garden party, to bo held onThursday next at Mr Hunt’s farm, visitors will have the pleasure of witnessing, in an adjoining pad dock, the evolutions of the Temuka, Geraldine, and Ashburton Rifles, and of listening to the excellent music for which the Timaru Garrison Band is so justly famed. The greatest nourishing tonic, appetiser, strengthens! and amative on earth. Hop Bitten made only by American 00. See

Ic is scarcely necessary to remind our

readers that the entertainment in aid of the Boiough School Children’s Christmas treat will be held on Wednesday next in the Odd fellows’ Hall. Tickets have been sold during the last few days at an alarming rate, and, with the low prices of admission, it is doubt ful if the capacious building will be able to meet the demands on its space. A capital programme Ims been arranged by the Com mittee, consisting of vocal and instrumental music under Mr Eneen’s leadership, an exhi bition on the Roman rings by the Roselle Bros., two well-known amateur performers, and the amusing farce “ The Recruiting Office,” in which all the performers are letter perfect and have creditable conception of their various parts. We are glad to be able to predict a crowded honse, and feel it is qnite unnecessary for us to ask the pnblio, in the words of the Chairman, Mr J. O. Duncan, “to kindly roll up and give the children a show.”

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr D. Thomas, J.P., and Mr Hugo Friedlander, J.P., Frank Gribbens, for having been drank, was sentenced to 24 hoars’ imprisonment ; and on a charge of vagrancy was ordered to be sent to gaol for three months. We draw onr readers, attention to new advertisement of Mr W. Zander. Goods of al* sorts for the coming season are to be obtained st bis bazaar, East street. The Master of the Home desires to aoknow* ledge, with thanks, the receipt of a quantity of frnit and floor, from Mr H. Zander, for Christmas treat for, the inmates.

The local grocers are beginning to deck their shop windows With the good things appertaining to Christmas, in view of the festive season approaching. About the best show we have yet seen is that of Messrs H. Zander and Co., the decoration of the window in their shop in East street being a work of art.

According to a Wellington paper it is rumored that Sir John Hall will, at the next election for the General Assembly, contest Christchurch North with Sir Julius Vogel. A Wellington telegram to the Otago Daily Times says that it is stated that the Crown will not oppose a change of venae in Ball’s trial to Dunedin, shoald he be committed, and that in such case Mr B. 0. Haggitt will conduct the prosecution. This morning Messrs W. 0, Walker, E. G. Wright, D. McLean q,ud G. W. Leadley, members of the County Council, accompanied by Mr Baxter, Engineer to the Council, and Mr C. C. Fooka, Surveyor to the Wakanui Road Board, visited the Protective Works at Wakanni. Tha opinion was expressed that the bulwark had done good service, but that it was necessary that it should be extended for about six chains with rails and wire in order to be of the greatest utility. Probably the result of the visit will assume a practical form at the next meeting of the bodies in terested.

The Northern, Wairoa Gazette thus deli cately appeals to its readers to pay up their subscriptions:—“ We would break the news gently in the boar of oar affliction, bat if some of our subscribers will promise not to become offended we would beg leave to be allowed to insinuate in the politest manner possible that the half-crowns now and for some considerable time past due for subscrip tions would be, to say the least, horribly acceptable.” We sympathise entirely in our Contemporary’s sentiments. A northern exchange has the following:— Members of local bodies who have been look ing forward to getting the customary subsidy on their rates from Government will be pleased to hear that vouchers for the pay. mont of 75 per cent, of the amounts will be passed on the 13th instant.

The Hon J. Ballance, Minister for Lands, arrived in Ashburton by the express this morning. During the day fas was waited on by several deputations, the interviewers being introduced to the Minister by Major Steward, Mr E. G. Wright waited on Mr Ballance and pointed out the advisableness of throwing open two areas of land near Mayfield for special settlement. One of the blocks contains about 600 acres and the other about 1000. Mr Ballance expressed his ap proval of the suggestion and promised to endeavor to have it carried out.

“ And now,” said the Bishop of London, ai a school inspection, “ would any little boy or any little girl like to ask me a question ? ” There was a silence for tw< seconds, and then a youngster of eight enquired boldly, “ Please, sir, when’s the circus coming ? ” The Lancet says that a maiden lady, named Heathorn, who is known as “ The Maid of Kent,” has just comple'ed her 103rd year, having been baptised at Maidstone in April, 1783. The venerable lady possesses all her faculties, and is reported to have endorsed a cheque without the aid of glasses on her last birthday. Referring to the sumptuary law said to have been recently passed by the Samoan legislature forbidding senators to appear naked at any session under a penalty of £2O for each such appearance, a contemporary ohaifingly asserts that "shortly after the passing of the Act, the King, by way of setting an example to his followers, appeared in the Council Chamber in a neck-tie and a pair of socks. The Queen, who was also in attendance, took a seat beside the throne, attired in a parasol, a smile, and a shark’s tooth pendant.

SANDER AND SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection pf the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish thg following : —Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says in an editorial published in the Clinical Record :—“ We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures; the preparation of Sander and Sons’ was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests.” Another concoction called "Refined Extract of Eucalyptus,” has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foiemost in causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputatiou of our manufacture we feel -warranted In exposing the above facts, and desire the public to exercise care and pre caution when baying. SANDER AND SONS.—(Advt.)

A GENUINE EL DORADO.

The proprietors of Mount Morgan (Queensland) gold mine, after colossal experiments extending over some mouths, now estimate their yield for the coming yea- at 36,000 ounces weekly, worth £l4B 000, or, in all, over, £7,500,000 for the 12 months. This estimate is based on the quality of stone already stacked (50,000 to ! a), and the amounts that their batteries and chlorination engines can get through in the six week days, the quality of the stuff being perfectly uni form, and the return of gold calculable beforehand with approximate certainty. Some of the Australian papers, it may be remembered, (says the Bulletin) loudly jeered when, a few months s>noe that journal announced that the mine was then yielding over £30,000 weakly.

CONTINENTAL GOSSIP

(moM OUl* FtK'.S COKBESPONDBNX ) tin the moruiiiij; of -VI. Chuvnu 1 i -.’ idn d a birth clay, he was prea nt. 1 > h h copy <if >h« number of the Gazette JRnyale, pub'ish*d m the day he ■«»« b‘>r i i, ;-i t-nt!)ji', 1736. O ram j nt "k na t'w •ut > • i;ig af • «.h ii a d no t,” th > 'it ’ c Figaro <■-m ,id <i> - ret* rs tha' to ■d Z ■ on w clth of t;o euf winch i o iiioed by 'h* life f ’h’s »'ing'e m*n ib.jy tmm 'ntumn ' ’ that n 'he day * V. Chovi e-ul’s'd th, tin ut w s v-> t-ri'inr ■ m.i’SOO'i to the R mi p> ! <•:« at Ver-ftU Damn . and Rob we e b cure pr - I ‘'uvincial lawyers. Marat wai preparing to e_.ter a g: v-s order, Ney was eoing out a scanty existence as a copyiat, Bonaparte had just received bis ennami*— slon as second lieutenant of bombardiers of Austria, In the Regiment da la Fere. Frederick the Great of Prussia had died only a few days (An ;ust 17. 1786] before Obevreul was born Joseph II was Emperor of Germany, Catherine II Empress “f Russia, Qustavm lllKtngof Sweden, The bare enumeration of these names tells how completely Franco and Europe have boon transformed. Daring his o»ntu"V of life, M. Ohevreal has seen thre-» Kings of j F-’anoe, one King of the French, two | Emperors, aad three Republics, 65 Marshalls. 66 Minis era of Jowoe, 75 ■ Ministers of Marine 34 Ministers of War, and 92 Mi nsters of the Interior—nr one j for abon every 13 oonths of his life. The Kmg and Q ieen of Greece and their children have arrived at the Hotel Bristol Pins from Ooppnh<g*n on their wav to Athens, travelling incognito . The august travellers are visiting -.11 tie places , of interest of the French Oap'tal, A sad ca"e oi miscarriage of justice has come to light. A man namei Sanssier . was sentenced to fifteen years’ hard labor f.r an assault on a girl na ed Piohoo, a'ld was snot to *ew Oa’edonia. The girl ha ing anhsiquantly admit ed having brought a false charge against him, an order was a-nt ont for his discharge. On* fortunately it arrived f oo ’-ate, for the poor fellow was d»-ad when it arrived. The news of his death has been of* fiolally commuolc ted to Ms fumdy The twins of Locana, a vi lege in 'the district of Tirea, in the province of nnis, who sometime ago lay dying in a b'Oth in tha Prater, about fifteen days since set sail from Hamburg for New York, where they have to fulfil a three months’ engage ment with Barnma. They owe their -eonvory entirely to Professor Virchow, of Berlin, who a coup'e of years ago. when they fell ill In that city, made them Ms special study, and accord ’n - to whose prescriptions f bey wore treated *his time. The twin whohed fallen a pray to leth'-r y . brought on hy a fit of anger remained un , conscious for twan'y-fmr hours, and . daring that time was Inoosairly washed ! with hot vinegar. Whi nvi abty returned | bo'h boys were exceedingly weak tor raaoy 1 days, and 'heir recovery was not o mple’e 1 until >hree weeks Int -r. when they set out ’ for Pe th. There they attracted large I crowds until the day of their departure . for America. They we e then in excel lency h-a th. although ihev never walk, bat spend their days In a recumbent pasi ‘ Mod

“ Fmn Froii,” the inte'esMng end charming comedy by Meilkai and Ha’e' y, fhak has again re-appearsd on tae 'lymnase nlpy bills, for a ii'-le wuile, 'a ia every way, from tbs feminine point of '■dew, worthy of ibe drat of Paris for toilets ' premiere at the Cl mnase la, in that line, greatly locked forward t > by the ladies, who wonder what the ecoen rloity of fashion In th» new piece will be. Indeed, a kind of costume steeple hi*e «s organised, in which the lady artistes ■■•11 ride hard to win, In this case it is dlffimlt to say wee* ctrr’ts the day, or rather evening; and between the two leading artistes one fain mist admit t'-»t it is a dead heat. Jane Hading (Fton- Fron) exhibits six dresses, of wh'oh fire are certainly models of richness at d taste, somewhat of the Sarah Bernhard style ; while Marie Magmar (U Baronne)— la belle Marie Magnier, as she is generally called, and merits the appellation—ap pears in fonr acts only, and each time produces a wonderful sensation by the siltra chic of her superb attire. She used to be the moat perfect figure for showing ofi scenes on the stage, and. despite a slight beginning of enbonpoint is still the glory of the coutvrieres »ud modistes who set to work right willingly to oreati for' her some’hlne hi heito un seen or unheard of in the amals of stage millinery. Kosa B r uok (Louise) w h o Impersonates sensible sis r er of the bird-like Frou Fr<u is equally reason able in her dress, and in four acts moat snoo ssfuMy appears in costumes that are »o their elwgant simplicity, perhaps, quite as attractive as the dresses donned by the other two stars. That however is a ques tion of taste. hut everybody agrees that the styles for fepi nine toilette never were mort graceful or prettier than they are this season

An attempt to re-i itrodu m the huge poke bonnet that was in vogue some years ago has entirely failed, and small capotes, wide brimmed hats, and th ivo’nresque colored hats divide the a. jf-ages of the I’ariaian belles Velvet w>-l be ex emdvely worn, b oh f >r evening Iress and for re eption toilettes. The shades Introduced for the former a>-e a s dt delicate stone color, the rich red k 'own as rnby, a vivid m and a new shade of ohandron wHi ve r y warm blowing rfl otions. Sapphire blue is the most popular shade of velv-tf outdo-«r e-ear. Fur will be extensively used for trimming this season, silver fox, sable and astrakhan, both| in black and grev, being the moat popular. Short.tight fitting jackets, both in cloth and in velvet, will be extensively worn by voonc ladies. -The long loose paletot will stil be popular as a ball or opera wrap.

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

A very remarkable summary of " Th« Voluntary Contributions of rhe C'lurch •*f England for 24 ' ears " had been going the round of the English papers ia relation to tnernmour that an attempt was Incon temulvion to bring about a disestablish ment. It ia compiled fmm official returns for the years 1860- 1884. and shows that, without taking into account the funds raised for certain dl tlnotiva Church Societies, institutions, and charl ies, or for parochial pu> poses, or for founding and maintaining middle-class schools, or for supporting Onuroh elecr-hoode, or for assisting societies and institutions not of a distinctive Church character (all of these representing a very la r ga additional sum) —the voluntary offerings of th- Church of Kng J and for relig us and charitable pur poses amounted to the mormons snm of 681,573,237 —more than Bl£ m llions ster ling. or at t e rate of over millions yearly. Among the Individual uems were the following Church building and re storation, endowments of benefices, build ing of parsonages, establishment of burial grounds (all grants from Church Hooleties and Corporations being excluded), £35,175 000; elementary education. £21,362,04; societies for the promotion of education bv literature and other agencies, £987 841; temperance work, £128.590; additional curates, £2,543,296 ; Home Mission Societies, £BBB 623 ; Sea men's Mission, £352 688 ; Üburoh Exten sion Societies, £1,2.19 603 ; Bishops' fund for chnroh extension, £l 056 054 ; charit able work (distinotivelv Chmoh ->f England Institutions), £3,818,200; 01er K y charities, £2 101,364 ; Foreign vllssions (exclusive of contributions locally raised abroad), £10,100,C00. All these are, it should b > observed, entirely "voluntary” contribu tions This is a noble record, and forcibly demonstrates the continued vitality of the yfuerkble national Obnwh,

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HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL TREAT.

The first annual treat to the children attending the Hampstead District School W s held on the 10th Inst, in M- Lamb’s paddock The children mastered at |Q a m. at the school, aud ware stowed away in waggons, the latter being drawn by Mr Mayo’s traction engine, kindly lent for the occasion. A very large number of parents and friends also took part in the treat. Arrived on the ground, the obll* dren were plentifully regaled with refresh ments, after which spots were held for prizes of t e n ual deiorlptio-i. Mr Lamb and his family were extreme y kind to their visitors, and devoted a deal of time iu looking after their comfort Several members of the Committee were on the gronud, aud saperutrended tha sports, &o. After the latter were con cluded, the children were treated to another meal. They were than brought together, and, at the call of Mr Mayo, : gave three hearty cheats f <r Mr anl Mrs > Lamb. Similar compliments were also given to Messrs T. and J. Hunt for driving the children to and from the : gr and, and to Mr Mayo for the use of his traction engine. The first treat in connection w th the school was a decided success, and it will, n • doubt, be pleasantly remembered by the many lit le ones who «‘t end- d it

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, December 12. In the Waitcmata election. Mr Monk has a' present a majority of 359 over Mr Farnall. Other returns are to come in, bat are not expected io a)t*r the result Wbixinoton, December 12. A fatal aociden- occurred in the harbor this morning. Four men employed at the Wei Imjton Woollen Factory, named Walter Ram <den, Edward Tayl r, Henry K>v“ and Henry Evans, lef. Petone at 6 30 in an o.icn sailing with the in eotioti of i roceedmg to Penoarrow L gbihouse. After passing Soamos’ Island the wind increased, and they decided to pat back In bringing the boat about she c>p izid Ramsden, Ev.na and Taylor regained the boat, bat Kaye was washed S 'oe distance away. One man swam to his assisiance, and brought him to tha boat, but he soon becune exhausted, and w»a The other two clang to the bottom of th* boat, which wa« washed ashore at W*rd Is’and. A passing fishing bout esoui-d the survivors, and broogh o W'Uifigtm. Deceased were about f irty ye-.rs of ago. Evans was a manned man, and leaves a wife and three ch idron, who reside at Petoue. Kaye his a wife and two children In "'ngland. Tha bodies have not been recovered

It hi) been ascertained, by means of O'ble mes-age from '□••tralla, that the London correspondent of a So :th Aus tralian pap*r writes that the Bank of England has refused to further inscribe New Z-aland loans. He also stated that the Agent-General had bee* notified accordingly Sir Julias Yog*! was in formed of the receipt of his cable message, a"d immediately communicated with Sir F. D. Bell. The latter tele graphs that there is no foundation what ever for the statement.

The Wellington Bge"nU of Sir George G ey recently ■ ffred Kawan Island for sale to the Government, bat the lat'er replied that they had no funis at their disposal for its purchase Mrs Jones, who was found dead in a creek »t Pahautanui, on Thursday, was the fio t whi e woman to land at Welling* ton. Sie was sixty years of age, and subject '0 epilepsy Dunedin, December 11. Proceedings are to be instituted against the Tnapeka' County Council in connection with the recent fatal punt accident at Benmont The owner of the team, who lost two horses and waggon, claims £2OO. and the parents of the girl Thompson £6OO, alleging regligence on the part of tne man in charge. The Council denies its liabiii y. On y from tarty to fifty persons attended the meeting called by the Trades and Lab r League to take steps to con firm a resolution which h d been passed “That Trade Unionists ho recoin manied to ce->se nsina th * Kaitangaa coal until the dispute between toe miners and the * ompany was settled.” The m soluti n was put and carried, after a □umber of speakers bad addressed the meting.

GOVERNMENT LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES.

The Woodville Examiner, referring to the loans (o local B»cu.<s under the Act of last ws : ' n. says ihat whereas it wW gene-aPy thontht that the loan applied for onld exceed at least twice over the nt set apart for them, a* d that oo< sequent)y no local body would, under the m«s circumstances,- stand a c anoe of getting tmr* than about half ih. amount a»ke ' for, it now le rnn from Mr Smith JM ,-Q R. that the application* to tha Government for loans are ju*t within the limit, and *h- i r fore the d’oc'ti-n will be in full Mr Smith's telegram to that paper c vers another from >ir Ju ins Vo: e' to the effect above sta'ed. I- will therefore be seen that it now on’y depends apnn h- ratepayers t • decide as to the proposed Mount Somers coal-pit line

A FASTING MAN.

Ndwa corner from Rome that a gentle man named Olovanni Bucci professes to have diaC' Vored a liquid, a small quantity of which will enable a person to remain without food for thirty days. The Italian doctors are interested in Dim, and he is now undergamg a faat of thirty days, under the smveillance of a vigilance com mittee at Milan. Daring a fourteen day's fast at Fort! the changes that took place in his body were, it is said, a mnmmifi»d appearance of the flesh, a vellowfth tinge of the skin, and dilation of the pu .ils of the eyes, besides a loss of body weight, but it seems, no loss of musonlar force. As H ‘ There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy,’ and though there may be good reasons for Booming the idea of auoh a feat aa Signor Sucoi proposes to enact, yet it is well to refrain fmm scep ticism till, the experiment is found to be a failure. Physiologists record m ; *ny ex traordinary oases of fasting among lower animals, the famous sow which existed for 105 days wi*hont food being often quoted Dr Tanner, too, is an instance of long fasting, though in bis case he supplemented the powers of nature by alcoholic baths. It ia not recorded, however, that the flesh in these instances was mumm find in ap pearance, probably because the exp ri menters did not make ino shoe into the body to see. Whether anything of that kind took olace at F *ril we are not in formed.—Evening News

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[“ AOK ” SFRCIaM ] [By telegraph fr m the Bluff] Lovdoit. December 1 A number of Arab (I I crnviota who have here ’{ore Vin oor fi ied in the con* ’no’ p’i-on at , 'o’ilor J Vmt rr-io are now .•o7fini(l for '’tiw l ' oida have embarked at i'onion for rfaa. Altnd December 3. ■b’r ’ i lou Bell l.vi endorsed therrqneet m*di* ir O. decry to tb > Se*iret«ry^ i £ S. ’»te for ih. o'‘ <n;ee, >;he Agent-' Onatnl should he i nformed of 'ho progress that has been n»4e in the regntiatlona between the Governments of fnaw and {England, with reference to the question of the occupation of Kew Her.rid ea by the former. A decided answer to the r-qnest has not yet been given. In oonm-ction with the next year’s review of British troops, a hope baa been expressed by military authorities that arrangements may be made whereby the Colonial force may be represented on the occasion.

SPORTING.

RANOIFaTA B.IgGS races. The following nominations have bMB received f'i the above meeting to be held on Boxing Day : Abundkl Ctjk. Mr Ball’s b ra Revoke, 4yrs Mr A OunUor’e Meada, 4>ra Messrs M. and O. Hobbe* eh g Bed Robin, 6yrs Mi F. Ball’s b m Seagull, aged Mr T, Groundwater’s Lady Darling, 4yra Mr R. T, Button’s ch g * r nhflrsl7f| 6yrs. Handicap Husnu Race. Mr F Bud's b g Seagull, sged Mr R, T. Button’s oh g Kahikatea, 6yrs Mr Scott’s b'k g Usurper,6yrs Messrs M. and C Hobbs' b g Unit •ged. TINWALD BACKS. The following nominations were Jre* oeived on Satnrdav evening: Hcbdlks Mr Womar’a Wrangler Mr Wor er’s Camelia Mr ‘ otty’s Poont Mr Wilaon’o Paulo Mr Alexander's Temuke Mr Qrio-<’a-Willowoy Mr Smith’s Nero Mr El i-ut’s Minnie Mr McLeod’s Talpo Cup, Mr Boyer’s Rugby 3 *M> VNonet’s Zealot Mr W- rner’s Oimollia Me Wilson’s Paulo Mr Alexander’s <emaks Mr Markey'a Tasmania Mr Smith’s Nero Mr H. Elliott’s Minnie Mr McLeod’s Nipp r Mr Lemon’s Oliver Cromwell Teot, Mr Fowler’s Kate Mr Dig by’s Inkermm Mr Harroid’s Flora Tempi* Mr Gordon’s Mayfield Mr 0. Jeffs' Alma Mr Potter's Kate Makay Mr Price’s Poppett Mr Jonas’ Gip-y Mr Shearer’s Mignonette Mr Standish’s Lady Grey Mr Kidd’s Hetthe Jock Mr O. Primmer’a Bismarck Flti'-s Handicap. Mr Boyer's Rugby Mr Grigg’s Mountain Deer Mr Worker’s Jessie Mr R. Hicks’ Lady Florence Mr Coulter’s Brunette Mr L Markey’a Nancy Lee Mr Smith’s Nero Mr ■ mith’s Marchioness Neil Mr A. McLeod’s Brown Bose Mr Lemon’s Gpver Cromwell

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [rKUTßr’s TSXjKORAMS— OOPYRIQHr.J THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTB London, December 11. The Prince of Wales has written a letter to the Lord-Lieutenants of the different counties asking their co-opera tion and assistance in informing the dwellers in the country concerning the objects of the Imperial Institute. GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA. Sir R. Hamilton, the newly-appointed Governor of Tasimania, will sail for Hobart in the Doric, which leaves London on January 37th. UNSEATED. Sir W. McArthur, a supporter of Mr Gladstone, has been unseated on a scrutiny being taken for the Buckrose division of the East Riding of Yorkshire and he has been succeeded by Mr Sykes Conservative candidate. LIFFBOAT DISASTERS. A serious boating accident occurred at Southport, where a lifeboat capsized and thirteen of its occupants were drowned.

At Southport yesteaday, after the first lifeboat had capsized, a second was despatched to the rescue of the same vessel as the previous vessel was bound for. This met with the same fate as its predecessor. The boat capsized and fourteen persons were drowned. LONDON MARKETS. London. December 10. Consols remain at ioofs. New Zealand securities—Five per Cent. Loan, 103 ; Four and a Half per Cent. Colonial breadstuffs have advanced 6d to is. To-day’s quotations, ex store, are as follows; Adelaide wheat, 37s 6d, New Zealand, 33s to 36s 6d, according to quality. Adelaide floor. 36. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,530,000 quarters, an increase of 20,000 during the week. Wool continues dull. At to-day’s auction the catalogue comprised 9100 bales. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime quality, continues at 4d.

FRENCH MINISTRY. Paris, December 13. M. Goblet has succeeded in forming a Cabinet. For the present he will sac* ceed M. de Freycinct as Foreign Secre tary, General Boulanger retaining his position as Minister of War, and Admiral Aube that of Minister of Marne and Colonies. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. -Goblet an nounced that the new Ministry would follow the foreign policy of M. de cinet, but he promises internal reform* (Received Deo. 13, 1 S 3 p m.) EGYPT AND THE PORTE London, December 18- A note has been addressed by the Forth to the British Government in thnatinf a desire that thff.dlQVid : ■' J. JiLaU

I'HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 1886



Saturday 41- 84- 133- Fine, N. W. wind Sunday 41 81- 144- „ „ Monday Tuesday 58- 70. 75- Overcast 48- 73- 118 Fine We'I’d ay 48 80- 136 t> Thur’day 53. 69. 90 Bain Friday 45- 79- 135 Fine



C HAWKINS, Bootmaker, Tinwald , has just received a good assortment of BOOTS aND SHOVS for the Summer Season, all of which will be to d at prices not to be rubbed out in Ashburton, t arly call solicited 11°96 MRS MANHIRE, Fancy goods warehouse, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, ladies’ and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns in stock and . designed to order. Special Lines in Aprons and Pinafores. 9624 WESTGATE & B ATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers oytsteb saloon, j Tancred street, Ashburton. I N.B.— We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of th e best quality. 964 FOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. _ _ KAY’S COMPOUND OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, Ac with Ghlorodyna. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Oongha, Colds, and Cheat Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Couchs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’ 9 TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, £c. Con tains Quin ne. Iron, Ac. COAGULINE.— Cement for Broken A rticles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS,, Stock art, England, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARB SIOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST A BEST SELECTED IN THE T* WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men's, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thrasands 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 gala, comprising every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts logs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WEBTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. H.B. CLOIBINQ FACTORY, Stbjext,



Wanted. Y'ITANTtf'D Known—A *o >m to let V\ for meetingp. Apply Mrs Man hire. Saundere* Buildings. \ITANTED KNOWN.—Washing and Vf .dangling done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d per dozen.— Address on application at “ Guardian ” Office. 880 WANTED known—DONCAN AND CBAWBHAW have removed to their new premises, Tancred street, end of Arcade, where they will conduct their next sale on Saturday, 18th inst. 12§70



•"Tf r ANTED by a steady naan si VV as Groom. Thoroughly situation , , accus tomed to horses and town and country work. Good references can be > iven Address Guardian office. 12°71 I^URNITURE— To meet the times, W ; DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 6s ; Spring Couches, £1 6s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 JDST OPENED—Choice assortment of New Spring Drees stuffs, Prints, j Millenty, etc. 'i he cheapest House in town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. C. Seqers, Mai ford House. WANTED the Public to Inspect a grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers.— Jas. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED known that J. Heseltine Saddler, &c , .Burnett street. Ashburton, and at Tinwald, is SELLING SADDLERY CHEAPER THAN EVER. Large Stock to select from. Reaper and Binder Canvasses made and repaired at lowest prices. Cash paid for Horsehair in any quantity. Note the address Next Bullock’s Arcade,. Burnett street, Ashburton. 12J1 Special Advertisements. MUSIC. MBS A. C. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., barristers and solicitors,



J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and O. (White Sm'thsors, and Raymond), of Fimaru, and John A. Cayqill, of Ash burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at -shhunon, under the style of “While, Oaygill and Co.” Mr J, W. White, will atts- d the sittings of the Courts at Ash nrtcn. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. CAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices ; Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, JgARRISTERS AND gOIIGITORS. F. W iTh IN O, Notary Public. Offices: Next “Mail” Office, Burnett at., Ashburton. Mr Wjldi o will attend the sittings ■f the Ashburoa ‘ ourts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally on these dsya. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mr Clayton, an English Sodcitor of cocs'd Table experience, who will be in daily attendance at tha office to receive instructions and confer with ients. *IOBO W. F. HANNAFOED, (Burnett street, opposite “ Mail” Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, OISHES to info>m the public of M Ashburton an the surrounding districts that he keeps in stock or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DA'RY purposes; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed in a skilful manner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative prces A Trial solicited HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bought in any quanti j forCASH. 11 73



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms For one mare, £3 3s. A reduction will be made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First class padd cks for mares at 1; per week Groomage fee, ss, payable at first service E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J736 Livery Stables, Ashburtn, MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABjVE PIT ♦ FOft J£IGHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or in Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER ToN, By the Truck. FOB CASH OjnLY. E. F. WRIGHT. MK3SRS TUCKER’ AND RESTELL, Agents m Ashburton. j O*3J



Victoria House. HOLIDAY SEASON, 1886-87 SECOND ANNUAL GIFT DISTRIBUTION, comprising elegant WoOra of Art, in Bohemian and Bulgarian Pain ed Vases, Glass Water Jugs, and Crystal Flower Stan' : s. iVc GltT COUPONS now being issued to Purchasers. DIMANT AND COE, GFNERAL DRAPER , CLOTHIERS, &a. t Corner East and Tancrad streets, Ashburton.



Special advertisements.



FOR .Reliable Goods AT MODERATE PRICES, OKU & ALCORN ABE U napproachable. THE PREMIER STOCKS or ASHBURTON, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. CARPETS (NEW DESIGNS.) Christmas Cards. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AND PRESENTATION PRIZE BOOKS AND NEW GOODS Suitable for CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. H. J. WOOD AND CO. ‘ BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, (Late T. F. Farley) FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS. IN our New Season, 1886-7. Christmas and New Year Cards, are included the PHIZE DE lONS from the following celebrated publiahin ? firms of London Paris, Vienna, New York, and Boston : Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward and Co. Thomas de la Rue and Co. Hildesheimer and Faulkner John Walker and Co. Eyre and Spottiswooda M.rion and Co. L Prang and Co , Boston, U.S. And several other Publishers, Comprising SEVERAL THOUSAND PRIZE DESIGNS.



We have received per b.b. Arawa and s.s Aorangi, ELEVKN CAS- S Ob' NEW BOOKS Specially ordered for the Christmas Feason, comprising the Latest Publica tions of the renowned Publishers—Cassell and Co ; Thos. Nelson and Sons; Rout ledge ; Warne; Partridge; Griffith, Farren, Okeden, and, Welch ; Marcus Ward and < o ; and several English and American firms'. And SEYSNTEh.N CVSEH OF NEW GOODS, Specially selected by our Home Agents tor the t hristmas Season, Comprising Cabinets, Russian Leather Desks and Writing Case», Photo. Albums in great variety of the m st elegant designs, Writing and Scrap Albums, New Zealand Fern Albums, Photo. Frames in silk plush and morocco, Workboxes and Desks Pu-ses, Cord Pocket Books, and every description of Fancy . H. J. WOOD & CO. STATIONERS’ HALL, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



G. L. Beath & Co. £IOOO 0 s 0 D sth ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS To-Day. To-Day. To-Day ON AND AFTER TO-DAY every Customer will re ceive a Ticket with each Purchase, entitling the holder to select any Present of the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about one-eighth of the purchase money. G. L. BEATH & CO, Argyle House, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



I'clE DISTRICT RAIL’ CHASING ACT, 18? AMENDMENT I THE RAKAIA AND . FORKS RAILWAY I NOTICE is hereby git provisions of the l it Purchasing Act, 1885, an Railways Purchasing Act, 1 and Amendment Act 1886, intention to nuke, on the ■ a rate on all Prope-ty wit and Ashburton Forks Haih d. fined in Gazette of 17th page 1416, for the yea; March, 1886, as follows : 29,311 A rate of of 100,000 pound on all lam the first class. i 26,054 1 A rate of of 100,000 pound on all land the second class. 19,541 A rate of of i 100,000 ponnd on all lane the third class. 13,027 A rate of of i 100 000 pound on ai) lam the fourth class. That such Bate will be Postmaster at Rakaia December next, and that will be open for inepectic Office, Rakaia, between a.m. and 4 f.m. daily fr< the 30th November, b.th i J. SPERR Property Tax C Wellington, 12th Noven 11 86 mO STAND THI



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