DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Thursday, September 2 Orange Hall— Quadrille Assembly at 8 li.O.L. —Meeting in the Orange Hall at 8 o’clock _ Dramatic Society—Meeting in the Town all at 8 o’clock Friday, September 3 Ashburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Oddfellows’ Ball—Mission Service at 8 Monday, Septpmber 6 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Tuesday, September 7 Ashburton Building Socle'y—Subscrip tions due

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ- Lurch 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 Danedia and South, 5.27 u.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 Drains Leave Ashburton —For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, •45 p.m. 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.:— nr paid in advance : Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year .. 24s Od by post, 37s Od if booked : Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d .. Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d Year .. 80s Od, by post, 43a Od N. B. The above in bo par as regards sub obuxions paid in advance will not affect old '-nbsoribers, with whom previously existing arrangements will be maintained. Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid lo the time of insertion, 2a 6d each (atam may be sent as payment); if booked, PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS MAY RENEW THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE OLD RATES. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent f or’publication from the country require to be verified by the signa of tha person sending the notice.

MAIL NOTICES.

fiiUMa close at the Ashburton Post Office For°Ohxistchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. duly. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Bangitata, Orari, Winchester, uid Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Pot Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m &tily. for Timaro and South, at 10 a. m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. , For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. ecu For Wakanui, Elgin, boaview, beaneld, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and •turdays, at G.SC a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 430 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Fletnington, on Mondays, VV ednes days, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and hrl at 10.30 a.m. arrive at the Ashburton Post From Christchurch and Bakala at 10.15 .m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 t and ,35 p.m. daily. Rom Dunedin and Intermediate places daily. sFroui Temuka andTimaru at 10.40 a.m p 5.30 p.m daily. From Greenatreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 * From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10,5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long eachat 10 a,m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl ys, at 2.30 p.m. From Remington on Tuesdays, Thun, ays, and Saturdays,-

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1886. A Sportmen’s Dispute.

The Christchurch sporting paper have each devoted an article to a somewhat singular dispute that has arisen between the Ashburton Racing Club and a gentleman who has adopted the nom de course of “Mr H. Hammond,” with regard to the Flying Handicap, a race at the last Spring meeting of the Club won by the horse Rocket. We , have already quoted the facts of this peculiar case from a statement furnished to one of our contemporaries, and we have also summarised the opinions , thereon to which several sp orling scribes have given expression, Judging from these extracts, the tenor of which will , doubtless be fresh in the memories of most of our readers, the authorities are by no means agreed as to which of the disputants is right or which is wrong, but there appears to be a very general concensus of opinion among those in a position to impartially estimate the merits of the case, that the Club would have acted more wisely had it en trusted the determination of the matter to an entirely independent tribunal. No one acquainted with the Stewards and Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club will, for one moment, suppose that their judg ment has been perverted or their de cision affected by any pecuniary interest they may have had offically in the re sult, We are satisfied that the merits of Mr Hammond’s claim were carefully and fairly weighed, and further, we are compelled, after a very careful perusal of the racing law involved, to concur with the decision arrived at. But the case was unique, without a parallel, we believe, in the racing history of the colony, and it was most important that a reliable precedent should be estab lished. For ourselves we have the fullest confidence in the judgment of the local sportsmen to whom it was remitted, and their decision has been supported by at least one of the first authorities in the colony, but we can hardly hope that a case decided by the Stewards of a country Club—be the decision ever so sound—will settle the question, as it should be settled, once and for all. And again, while the in dependence of the management of the Club is worthy of all praise, the virtue of libsiality, so all important in the suc cessful prosecution of sport, should not be lost sight off. The Stewards and Committee may be quite clear upon the point, they may even feel that the matter admits of no resonable dispute, but still we feel it would have redounded to their credit had they t admitted the mediation of some outside ! authority. Their decision would pro bably have been confirmed, but even had the referee adopted Mr Hammond’s ( view of the matter the Club would not j ultimately have been out of pocket by ( the submission. We gather from the j published report of the last meeting of

the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club that there is a possibility of the matter being re-opened, and we would point out to the authorities of the Club that they would actually strengthen their position, and lose nothing of their dignity by seeking even at this eleventh hour the mediation of one of the Metropolitan Clubs.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The first section of the Midland Railway— from Brunnerton to the Head of the Tere makau River—is to be immediately com menced under the direction of Mr Borgen, the Engineer of the contractors, and the super vision of Mr Napier Bell, Engineer to the Company. The same contractors are, it is understood, likely to take up at once a further contract extending from Brunnerton to Reef, ton. This line will be commenced towards Christchurch in (one direction) and towards Nelson in another. - Mr Bradshaw, is reported to be dying. Hop Bitters gives good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits. Get the only geuuiue American Co.’s Bead

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr H. Friedlander, J.P., two first offenders for drunkenness were dismissed with a caution.

The following are the Ashburton Hospital returns for the month of August:—ln Hospital August 1,9; admitted, 8; discharged, G ; remaining in Hospital August 31,11. The Master of the ’Hospital desires us to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of news papers from Mr Paul, periodicals and journals from Mrs W. B. Moss, and old linen from Mrs Prichard.

The Master of the Ashburton Home desires to acknowledge, witn thanks, the receipt of a quantity of wearing apparel from Mr D. Brown, and a number of periodicals from Mr E. J. Paul, for the use of the inmates.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, No. 161, U.A.0.D., was hold on Monday evening in the Lodge Room, Arcade Chambers, and was well attended.

After the usual routine business had been transacted, a vote'of thanks was unanimously passed to Mesdames Spicer and Redmond, and Messrs Peate and. T. G. Taylor for their services at the entertainment held in the Town Hall on the 25th ult.

The following are the|\ital statistics for Ashburton for thejmonth ofJAugust,: —Births, 22; marriages, 8; deaths, 6. The lately-deceased who ruled over less than 2,000,000 people, had one of the largest domestic establishments in Asia, fiis household comprised seven sons, 19 daughters, 280 wives,*29o female slaves’ nine female cooks, 22 needlewomen, and 50 washerwomen. Among bis male attendants were three astrologers, six private physicians, and seven chaplains.

Mr W. Hutchison publishes in the Nine Zealand Times a requisition to him to stand for the Wellington South seat in the next Parliament, and his reply, in which he says that it is too early to come to any definite re solution, but {that he will be in Wellington shortly, when he aud the electors can take counsel together.

An Ottawa despatch to the New York Sun reports that five hunters who had returned from the Manitou River district, North-west Territory, reported the discovery of a rmothered volcano in the Manitou Range, 60 miles south of Canadian Pacific railway from Brule. They found the streams so hot that fish were killed. The atmosphere was also very warm. After climbing up the thickly wooded sides of the mountain for 200 ft or 300 ft., thejlhunters were, forced to return, as the air was suffocating. The animals bad left their retreats, birds steered clear of the locality, and not a living thing was to bo seen. The earth was dried and cracked with the subterranean heat. Dead snakes without number were discovered.

The Cromwell Argus draws attention to the fact that with the forty-five acceptances received, the value of the New Zealand Cup already amounts to £1135, and as there is still £l7 of the sweepstake to be paid for each horse that continues the engagement there is every prospect of the race being a more valu able one than on any previous year.

A meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Borough of Ashburton was held at the Courthouse at noon to-day. Present— Messrs R. Alcorn (Chairman), D. Thomas, T. Sealy, and F. T. Mayo.—Mr Crisp, on behalf of the whole of the owners of licensed pre mises in the Borough, made application for an extension of license from 10 p.m. to 11 |> m. Messrs Patman and Whittle, of the Somerset and Commercial Hotels respec. tively, gave evidence as to the incon venience the present system entailed, and Mr Crisp addressed the Bench at considerable length on behalf of his clients. The Committee retired to consider their decision, and after a prolonged absence re turned to the Bench, when the Chairman said that it had been decided to grant the exten sion to tho Commercial, Central, Royal, and Butler’s Hotels. The extension would not be granted to the Somerset and Ashburton Hotels—not because of any misdeeds on the part of the present licensees, the Bench being well pleased with their management of their hotels—but to mark the Bench’s disapproval Of the oonduot of the houses iu tho past. If the licensees’ conduct remained as good as at present, the Bench next year would favor ably consider any application made on behalf of them for an extension.

The last of the series of winter entertain ments was held in St Stephen’s Schoolroom last evening. Thore’was a large attendance, and the Rev E. R. Otway presided. A number of pictures [and curios were hung round the walls. Vocal .’and instrumental T.ems were contributed by Mesdames Crisp, Olaridge, Curtis, Denshire, Thomas, Mayne, Misses Kidd, E. Gates, and Shirto’iffe, and Messrs Thomas, Claridge, A. Gates, and Matheson. Refreshments were handed round during the evening.

It is stated that Labouchere, of London TS'uth, lost £IOOO in bets on the result of th e division on Mr Gladstone’s Home R ile Bill.

At the meeting of the New Zealand Frozen Meat and Storage Company held at Auckland, yesterday, the Directors report for the year ended the 30th June last showed a loss of £152,412, (sic). The loss was chiefly in the freezing, shipping, and meat preserving departments. The batter depart ment showed a net profit of £040; the acid and manure works a net profit of £145, with 800 tons manure on hand. The losses were attributed to the depressed state of the markets of the world. Wages and salaries last year absorbed £12,186. The Directors expressed their determination to carry on the business to a successful issue. The report was adopted.

The Premier was interviewed at Christ church yesterday by a deputation from the Protection Association. He said he held that the Customs tariff should be revised, so as to provide first for revenue from indirect taxa tion, and, secondly, for the protection and fostering of industries that were likely to succeed. He laughingly evaded a question as to the intention of the Government with respect to a policy of protection.

The best knojra remedy is SANDER and SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, cold, in fluenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. 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 snob, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of ono of the various cases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc.: Burning of the right hand through tfie explosion of a small oil stove. The epirdermia p.n tjie volar and palmer side of the band of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus con tracted healed in three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing The patient fiag retained the fall nee of hand.— (Advt.)

THE TIMARU POISONING CASE.

FURTHER DI'CLOSURES, ■ [PkESS GOBKESPONDENT ] H Tho hearing of this case was required 1 Tueadav. c Austin Kirby was first of all placed in * e box. Ha said—l wish to correct a 5 itcment I made yesterday regarding 1 ring the accused some brandy. ■ Mr Joynt—l ask ycu, sir, to be good 1 iou<h not to alter Kirby’s evidence of 1 isterday, but to take down his explana on to-day. Witness continued—Hall had s me randy before we went up to his sleeping partment. That was directly after we sarched him. This was the brandy given y Constable Egan to Mrs Ellison. The rale accused had not, I think, any of it. 'bis brandy we found cloudy, and subae uently we brought It to the police station. Vitness then proceeded to identify a large lumber of articles taken from prisoner lall’a pockets or found on the premises, onsisting of powders, antimonial wine, olchicum wine, lime water, iced water, irandyj the book (“Taylor on Poisons”) ■aga, kerosene, etc., referred to in the evi lence previously taken. To Mr Hay—After Mr Groham read tho nformation, Houston repeated the word ‘ antimony ” two or three times. It was iirectly after repeating this word that she said, “Oh ! you use antimony in photo graphy.” She was, 1 understood, address ing Mr Broham and me; at least she spoke in the presence of ua. Mr Hay—Did she not use these words 1 ; “ Were you not going to get antimony for mme experiment V’ Were not these her words 1 Witness—No ; I am quite cleat in stat ing that she did not nse such words. Thomas Hicks, watchhouse keeper at the Police Station, was next examined, and deposed that when the accused were together there was a conversation The Inspector want out of the Sergeant’s office about five minutes to eleven, 'i he Sergeant next came in and want out, and directly the Seargeant went out Hall rose from his chair and went towards Miss Houston, and said, “ You’re quite safe, and will be able to get clear. It is I that am in for it; 1 can’t possibly get off.” The conversation ceased then. While convers ing prisoners stood with their backs to wards me. Hall said nothing farther. Previous to this be was seated at the far end of the room, before speaking. Miss Houston did not reply to Hall’s remarks. Constable Stricken! deposed to find ng a cork on the diningroom flior. Tne cork was out in two by Dr. Mclntyre. He kept one half, and the other was sealed up by Mr Broham, and handed over to Constable Daly. At the same time saw a lot of things handed over by the Inspector to Daly, a lot of madid aee in bottles sealed up, and soma other things. Constable Daly deposed to the recaipl of the articles referred to from inspectoi Broham. Wit aess placed them la a boi which be corded and sealed, Sabse qnently handed the box to Profeasoi Black. 'i he seal was intact. Nex morning received the box baokfrom Pro foesor Black, and it was again sealed Received it in a sealed state and producet It thus in the Court yesterday, Eugene Egan, examined by Mr Martin said— I know where the accused Hal livad at the time of the arrest. I r.-oollec going there on tho 15th inst, with M Broham. I recollect leaving the room fo so nothing after Mr Hall had been arrested it was for some brandy. I got some fron Mrs Ellison, and gave it to the Inspector Mr Broham said something about th color of tho brandy, that he did not lik the look of It, and he asked if there wa no other brandy in the house ? I wan again to the nurse, an 1 enquired if uhi had any other, and she then took aoim other brandy ! in the room. Ido no know what became of it. I recogniai this bottle. I got it from Mr Broham oi the evening of the 18 ih about nine o’clock I kept in my possession until the even ing of the 26th. when I gave It to Pro lessor B'ack. It was in the same stab then as when I received it. I recogaisi these articles (colander, &o ) which wen given mo by Mrs EMsnn. I kept then and ultimately gave them to the Iqspecto; '< hey are still iu the same slate as whet I received them. I handed all the articlei over to Professor Black afterwards, j received the articles back on Mondaj miming last, and kept them until thtj were produced in Court. Patrick Casey—l recognise exhibits “ I STU V." I first saw the articles on the evening of the 21st inat at the house oi the male accused, North street. I took charge of them whan they were brought from the house. They were given to me by Mr Broham, and I kept them till Detective Kirby took them from me; on the same day I received them from Mr Broham. It being now one o’clock his Worship stated that he would now take the lun cheon adjournment. The Court resumed business at five minutes past two. Edwla Cotter, called ty Mr Martin, said—lam tbs gao’er at/Timatn. I-know accused. They were brought to the gaol on the 16th of this month. The female accused on the 17th asked for writing paper; said she wished to write to Thomas Hall. 1 supplied her with paper, and a letter was brought into my office from her. The Matron (my wife) brought in the letter to me. The letter was addressed to “ Mrs T. Hall, Woodlands,” and in this letter was another. This other latter was written on the back of a telegraphic envelope. I read this letter and kept it. I then destroyed it. I recollect the major portion of the contents. I read it half-a-dozen times. It began, “ Dear Tommy Dodd—l should like very much to see you. I have not asked them,

aa it is contrary jto the rules. Althoogl they are very kind, still they must d< their duty. What dreadful weather ; i it don’t soon clear up we must both another ark. 1 have been writing ti Kitty this afternoon.” The latter con cludes, “ ever yours, Megrims." On th< outride was written, “Mr Ha’l." I don’ remember anything else. Mr Pay—Yon seem to recollect th( contents of the letter pret .y wall, bat j will refresh yoar memory a li.tle. Die the letter contain these words—“ I an writing you a few words just to tell yoi ;o keep your heart up i” No ; there vas something about. “ Cheer up— Honday will soon be here.”

Did the letter state—“ I have been writing to Kitty this afternoon ?” No.

Nor “ I have received a letter from Kitty this afternoon I ' —Not Did the letter contain these words, " I had a note from Kitty yesterday V’ —

No ; I do not recollect this. Nor “I told her I would write you (Hall) a few lines I ' —No ; I am sure the letter did not contain those words.

Nor “ From always your friend, Me grims —No. Nor the expression “ love ? ’ —No. Mr Hay then drew the Court’s atten tion to Mr White’s opening remarks, and said ho had compered the notes he took of these remarks with other legal gentlemen, and with the newspaper re ports, and found that Mr White’s remarks were calculated to mislead the public re specting the contents of the letter, Mr White said that he only stated what were about the contents ot the Utter. He also objected to mere newspaper re ports being quoted. Mr Joynt said his note of what the Crown Prosecutor had said agreed with what Mr Hay had stated. He said it waa not fair such diverse remarks about the letter should go forth to the public. They had a tendency to affect the jury by-and-bye. The Court did not think the point c f any importance at all and were of opinion it wonld not affect the j"T iWWtjft.li

Arthur Ormaby deposed I am a t licitor pmcti«lng in Ilmara. 1 know t mused Hall I prepared the will of Mrs < all by Ball’s los'ructions on the 24 f ,h , uly, Mrs Hall came to me, In'; with , iference to the will I saw Hall a few , ays before the 24 h July. Hall said [rs Kail was coming to see me on the ibjeot in a few days ; that was before la 24th. On this date, after seeing [all I drafted the will; engrossed it on 19 27th On the 29 b Mrs Hall came lone and read the will herself. 1 then :ept it a few days. Hall came for it, and ave me a written receipt for it. He ;ot the will, and made the receipt out n the 4'h August, 1885, I did not write a Mrs Hall concerning the will. I was lot Hall’s solicitor, nor Mrs Hall’s, but iome long time*, ago two |or three maia ago—she spoke to me about her rust property I was in my office when [ spoke to her. The last time I remem ier Mrs Hall coming to me was during Japtaln Cain’s lifetime to sea something ibout a deed of indemnity to be given to tilm. This would be about three months before he died* Petar William Hutton, examined by Mr Martin—l am a bookseller in Timaru. I know Hall, the male accused. Hall saw me about tla book " Action of Medi cines,” by Dr Headlong. Hall c|me into the corner of my shop in which medical books are kept. He mentioned “ anti mony ” as being what be wanted informa tion on. Amongst other books I took this one down, and looking at the con tents I referred to the page on that sub ject The leaves not being cat I held the book open, saying, “ Hera.Mr Hall, that la what you’re inquiring for.” With my permission be cut the leaves and bongbt the book. He saw me subsequent to this, about a month afterwards, and said he would like me to let him have a look at 11 Taylor on Poisons,” making the re mark that he would bring it ever again. This was done, the book was brought back, and re-borrowed shortly after wards. Upon the second occasion of his returning His book, I said “You hid better buy the book Mr Hall ; I’ve had it a long time in stock, and I'll let you have it cheap.” I offered it to him for 16s 6i, and he took it at that price, and before going out of the shop p it the book on the top of a glass case, took a pencil ost of his pocket and wrote at the begin ning and end of the book. He wrote on the brown cover. 1 identify that as the book I sold Hall. Before leaving the shop, he made further enquiries ai to other books on poisons, which 1 said 1 would procure for him if he required them. I see writing in this book—[pro duced] —at both ends. The position ol the writing ia just what I expected il would be. I could not give the data It was a cash purchase. I hive a don hi about It—a little, I think he had t hi lag over two or three shillings. I cu tell from my books when he bought “Th( Action of Medicines.” It was on Satur dsy, May 9th, 1885. James Forbes—l am foreman p’umbei for James Oragia. I was working a Hall’s house last Much, and fioiihe< about the 15;h April. I know Hall’ bedroom upstairs, off which a stnalle bedroom opens. I noticed a door ia th side of the wall leading out from thi room to the loft to a space between fn downstairs ceiling and the ro )f. 1 wen in there I had to fit bell-wires. I ha> to use a candle there as it was so dark It appeared to me to have been used as lumber room. There were a few pl°css c rag and paper scattered about. I did nc observe any straw or kerosene. All th rags that were there were of a dar colour. There were no bags of any kin of pieces of timber. Thomas Peters, examined by M Martin—l am a grocer’s assistant a Hibbard’s. I know Mr Hall, the accused I could not say when he came to the shop but I think it was about the beginning o August. He ordered a tin of kerosene He ordered It to be wrapped In brow: paper, and sent to his office. I did s giving it to the carried, Abbition. Th entry in the book is dated the 2a August. Hall has been dealing wit Hibbard for a long time. He has know: them seven or eight years, ever sine he has been there. Kerosene ha been sent to Hall’s house, but was no ordered by Hall himself. It was sent t his house, not to his office. It is not th usual thing when selling kerosene to wraj the tin up in brown paper. The kerosem boro the Crystal brand, similar to the kin< always sold to Hall, I can, on referenc to the day-book, tell you how often p e vious to this we supplied Hall’s house wit! kerosene. On May 21st there was an entr of kerosene, but the entry is not in nr handwriting. From the beginning o June the entries of kerosene which I sole are—July 14th, one case (two tins) o kerosene to Hall, to be sent to house. Benj Edward Hibbard—l know accuser Hall. Be has been dealing with me foi two years. I believe there was somi kerosene sent to Hall’s, and from the book 1 see the entry 1j July 14th, 1 case (twe tins) to Hall. On August 2nd he got one tin ; it was sent to him, Andrew Avison—l am|a grocer’s boy employed by Mr Hibbard. I took a parcel to Hall and Meason’a office about a montti ago. The parcel was a hard one, and war wrapped up in brown paper. It wai about the same s'ze and shape as a tin of kerosene. 1 took it into the cart, took II to the office, and by Wilson's instructions placed it on a tablo. C. W. Wilson —I am a clerk at Hall and Measou’s. I know the last witness. 1 remember him coming to the office about a month ago. He left a parcel wrapped in brown paper at the office. It was taken in aod left on a corner of the table in a room next to the office. This boy I think has left parcels before. I don’t know what be came of the parcel which was left When £ passed through the office some time after wards It was not there. I have no idea what time I saw the parcel and cannot say if I missed it the same day that I first saw it. I did not see what the parcel was. Hall in coming to the office would some times walk and eonetimes drive. Karo-

sene was not used to my knowledge in the office, nor had I seen gass burned ; there may be a meter. In the beginning of this book—[“ Taylor on Poisons ”] — there is some writing. I should think it was Hall’s writing. I have had many opportunities of seeing his writing. 1 should also say it is Hall’s writing at the end of the book ; I have no doubt what ever. I produce the books of the Imperial Insurance Company, of which Hall was agent. In the policy, or order book, I find an entry of ll(h June, in my hand writing. I wrote this at Hall’s instruc tions. The policies are one on his

furniture and the other over his house. The first is an entry Insuring his furniture and effects for a total of £6OO in a building known as Woodlands, North street. The words are—“ln a building of brick and concrete, partitions and ceil ings plaster, Woodlands, North street .” I have heard Hall's' house spoken of as Woodlands The next is Insuring the house known as Woodlands for £SOO, and outhouse and dairy, £75. I h*ve the ledger, showing that the account for the premium was chirged to Hall's account and credited to the Company. Tliis ledger is iu my own handwriting. I was his plerk, and it was my duty to prake this en‘ry. He did not giye me instructions. | charge! the executors of H. Cain with the premium on the house, 1 charged this because I saw that the money had not been paid. Maud Haraeraley—l am the wife of I A. St. G. Hameraley, solicitor, I know I Mr and Mrs Hall. I was at their house } shortly before Mrs Ball's baby was born. I had some tea at their house, I had been in good health up to that time. Mr and Mrs Hall and Miss Houston were in the room, also My Hamersley and Mr Smithron, but I am not quits sure about

the latter. Tea was passed round and I took a cup—l think from the tray. I cannot remember If the tea was poured oat in the room. When 1 took the tea somebody said something—either Hall or Mias Houston—that it was Mrs Hall's tea, giving as a reason that it had no sugar or milk it it. I drank the tea. I cannot remember if they told me more than that it was Mrs Hall's tea. I did not pat milk or sugar in the tea. I drank It a* it was. I remained at the house about half an hour. After drinking the tea, I drove from Hall’s direct home. I was very sickduring the drive and beforal left, also when I got home. A few minutes elapsed before I felt 111 after drinking the tea. 1 could keep anything on my stomach. I was all right next day. The sickness continued for some lime. I could not account for the sickness in any way and have not been so violently ill since. I retched a food deal after taking food. 1 know the house occupied by Hall, and waa there on the Tuesday morning after pri soners were arrested. I stayed there till the Thursday fo’lowing. I was ic a small room upstairs. On the Wednesday even ing I noticed a smell of kerosene. Mrs Ellison the nurse was with me. I went up to a cupboard to sea if there waa kero sene there—the only cupboard in the room. I saw a tin of kerosene then round the corner of the door. You could not see it as yon opened the door, as there is a chimney right in front. I saw soma things, but I did not notice them sufficiently to remember and describe them. The smell of kerosene in the garret or loft was much stronger than in the room. I lifted the tin of kerosene to see how much was in it, and found it nearly fulL I jest took It out and put it back. I did not re move the tin. Mrs Hatnersley’s depositions were read oyer, and she signed them. Too door then at 5 10 p.m. adjourned to 10 30 next m niog.

TO-DAY’S PROCEEDINGS. Timulbu,'September 1. The Hall enquiry wai resumed this morning at 10 30. The h 'Sting of the fot« gery charges against Hail was ■ et down foe to-day bat at the request of Mr White • remand for seven days was granted. The evidence given by a laborer in the employ of Hall, who had charge of the house during repairs waa to the effect that the garret contained a quantity of rags, enough to fid a bucket, but not ao much as were shown to have been there when th's police searched, Kesosone was used in lighting, but a'ways kept in the out house

Gunn deposed to Hall buying antimony on Juno 18th. when ho said it was to make cigarettes for asthma. Be bought two drams of antimony on June 26th, and colchictm wine on July 5, July 17, July 31, and August 4 ; on each occasion two ounces.

Eichbaum, another chemist, sold Hall half an ounce of antimony and some stramonium seeds on August 4, and some antimonial wine on June 12th. Accused purchased atiopiu drops on June 3rd and colchicum wine on July 6. - W. Salek, chemist’s apprentice, sold Hall colchicum wine on July 26th and August 7th, two ounces each time. Evidence waa then taken as to the pro missory notes alleged to have been forged by Hall and put in the bank’s hands as security on Ball and Meason’s account M. Mitton said the signature waa like his, and Steadman the Manager of the Bank of New South Wales, said Ball gave them to him as security for an overdraft of £7OOO or £BOOO.

Davidson, local agent A. ALP. Insurance deposed to Hall insuring his wifs’s life for £6OOO in two policies, one life and the other seven years, in August last year. On August DHh accused said he would renew the latter policy. This was all the evidence taken np to one o'clock when the Court adjourned.

COURSING

CANTERBURY CUP MEETING. Cours’ng was resumed at 8.30 am. yesterday on the Acton Estate. Hares seemed very scarce, not a slip being made till just before noon. Ur Charteria acted as Judge, and Messrs Shellock and HOI took the dips, A little rain fell in the morning, but soon cleared off, and the weather could not have been better. Following are results : Kensington Stakes. Ist round. Radiance beat Belgravia. Montefiore beat b'eckla e 2nd Bound, Radiance beat Paradox Montefiore ran a bye. Final was not run off owing to dark ness, and the stakes were divided between Mr Courtenay’s Radionce, and Mr D. U. Ross’s Montefiore. • Cantbkbuet Cot. 2nd round. Coomassie 11. beat Bohemian Girl Mararoa ran a bye. Final. Mr T. Jackson’s (ns) Coomassie 11. beat Mr D. M. Boss’s Mararoa, and won the stake. Juvenile Plate 2nd round. Sea Shell beat Wakanni Wakatu ran an accidental bye, Sailor Boy being absent Final. Mr W. Wilkie’s Wakain beat Mr W, Morley’s Sea Shell, and won the stake.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Sranfeltil Mliilob. New Plymouth, September 1. The Wcaieyan Conference Evangelist Mission, conducted by the Rev. B. Smalley and Mesdamea Smalley and McDonald, came to a successful close this evening by a temperance demonstration, with procession and out-door address. The Church was a terwards crowded, and 300 blue ribbons were donned, more than half being new pledges. Wise I'nioia Company's Boats. Dunedin, September 1. The Union Company has decided to forthwith pnt the Mararoa on tbe inter* colonial trade to resume weekly connec tion between Sydney and Auckland ; the whole of the Melbourne steamers, instead of each alternate one, as now, to proceed to Sydney pending the Mararoa’s return. Thg Hanroto will be employed in the Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne trade, taking up the running on September Bih. Her place on the Sydney Cook Strait note will be taken by the Tekapo, leaving Dunedin on the 16th. Mat Expected to Recover. Mr Bradshaw had a bad relapse during the night, and there is now no hope of bia recovery. Death of Mr Bradshaw, K.H.B. Mr O. B. Bradahaw, member, for Dunedin Central, died this afternoon.

KIMBERLEY.

fKEUTER’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT } Adelaide. Angnst 31. The traveller of the firm of Falk and I Co., who has arrived here, states that Ihe saw plenty of gold at Derby, one party alone having 280 ounces. He expressed a belief that pessimist re ports have been spread to prevent a rush to Kimberley. The population of Derby, according to his statement, is now 400*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 18S6



Wanted. WANTED —A General Servant. Ap ply at once to Mrs Chas. Nbate, Havelock Street-West 9550 WANTED Known—Hayes and Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To morrow (Saturday) The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcade. . WANTED CASH.—White Sugar, 2M ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 6d; Lingfiah, 4d; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2£d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats,, 9d. J, McGregor, Tancred Street. WANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Burnett Street, are prepared to execute orders for all kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian and other blinds at the lowest possible coat. 5 22 WANTED KNOWN —Long looked for come at last. T- Honlt, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply 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. Hoplt. 7 917 WANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery be bought for your money?—At H. C Segers, Melford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for every 10s spent Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; style and fit guaranteed.



Special Advertisements. TOWLE’S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms eo pre valent with the sex. Boxes la l|d and la 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. I repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW, MoRAE 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 Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. FOR the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4a 6d and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drng Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16 Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Finns Insignia, Austrians, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. 411 orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B,—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton.



SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and 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. BANDELL, FRUITERER, &c., Town Hall, Ashburton.



JgLAOK, BEATTIE & COMPANY Criterion House, 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise otn Customers and the residents generallj In the Ashburton District that we have ow received vary large Shipments ol NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to bay in „he Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of onr buyer, enables us to supply all Gootit* undo? OUR CASH SYSTEM of business at lowest Prices. We endeavour <to give our Customers best value ptocur b l e , whatever Prices hey may wish to parch* so Goods at, and Stock is bo _ large and well-assorted bat the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an Immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable will be found dress DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT department DReSS department HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEUARTMENT dressmakik(Tdepartment MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT HOUSEHODL FURNISHING Manufaotxtkb from various Mills ' Including ' ANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS ov ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash Essibm and Cash Pkioks. SLACK, BEAT STE & CO. [GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, BSM AKER am i> MILLINER



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSAOKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5a 6d per dozen, C, W. TURNER. 340 H, BROWN E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been groivn in the Timaru district. PIO FEED FOR SALE All-kinds ofiCLOVER SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS and,'COCKSFOOT for Sale, FRIEDLANDER BROS; ft * In any quantity. Just Landed — w 0



Victoria House, EE-ORGr ANIBATION OE BUSINESS. REDUCIN G STOCK J 13 ETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE EPARTMENTS \ PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and to be obtained until AUGUST | 20th NEXT. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to Intlmato to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the ( carrying on their work efficiently, are now In a position to meet the demands of the public with a 6« 4-class article at prices to anil the times. Every e Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £BO. Whltechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. p.S, Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for tbelr past liberal support in this department, beg to Intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention Is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, Including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s.



Special advertisements. C R 0 WjN SON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sites. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON in VTonr, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 > Notice. I' HAVE disposed of my Business In Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTOEtUROU. In thanking the Public of Ashburton , and District for their liberal pdronage : accorded to me during the yeat-i I have carried on business here, 1 have much , pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known [STATIONER’S HALL. THOS. F. FARLEY. 1 In reference to the above, we respect -1 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 we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in oar 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 i 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. 1 i I NEW ZE ALAND CLOTHING FACTOR 1 ( ] The new goods for the I WINTER SEASON ( ARE NOW OPENED OUT. £ t The Stock is * THE| LARGEST & BEST SELECTED c IN THE TOWN,



And the variety of Style and Patterns in 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 Leggings in great variety Hats, compris'ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Oentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Begatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, g N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbbxt



DUNCAN & CSAWSHAW, (namely, J. O. Duncan and John Crawshaw) REFERRING to their former adrer i tisement, beg now to intimate that they have secured the Royal Saleyards, ia Moore Street, where they will hold their OPENING SALE on SATURDAY, 28bh August, 1886, and as, judging from the entries now rolling in freely, consisting of horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, produce, general merchandise, and a special line, part of a bankrupt’s stock, comprising MEN’S & BOYS CLOTHING CARPETS, DRESS STUFFS, BLANKETS, LADIES’ ULSTERS, TWEEDS, a gigantic day’s work is before ns. The Sale will commence at half-past 11 sharp, at which hour the public are Invited to a snack of luncheon by way of a refresher. Feeling that It is foreign to our natures to be otherwise than straightforward In oar transactions, and as wa can assure prompt settlement, we have no hesitation in inviting the public to place Iheir busi ness in onr hands. DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW, &6510 Auctioneers.



PORT OP 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 FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &0., with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, Ac. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o. CO AGULINE.—Cement for Broken .Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers KAY BROS , Stock port, England,