The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THUSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

With reference to a paragsph m our yesterday's issue concerning the first clip or this season's wool delivered m Ashburton, wo are informed that bo far back aa 22nd Oot. a consignment of excellent orossbred wool was received by Mr George Jameson, at his West street stores, to be Bold on acaount of Mr John Shearer, who may bo congratulated on the manner he has prepared his clip of olean, light wool for tho looal market. .The annual meeting of the Gounty Stook and Saleyards Co. was held on Tuesday ifternoon m the Arcade Chambers, Mr G. Jameson, Chairman of Directors, m the ohair. The report and balance-sheet, the former reoommending a dividend of 10 per cent., were adopted. The retiring directors, Messrs G. Jameson and Standißb, were re eleoted, and after the usual votes of thanks the meeting adjourned. The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Aehburton Road Board took place at Tinwald on October 31st, when Messrs McLean, Harper, Sargent, and Campbell were present. The usual business was transacted. It waa deoided to give Od per 100 for eggs and heads of small birds so that, with the Council's gratuity of Is, the price would be Is 9d. The Clerk was direotod to take eggs from the Tinwald dietriot. It was resolved to Bub> Btitnto a ford for bridge near Mr Potts', and also to olean out all Creeks oe of 20 ohains below any bridge. Some minor works were direoted to be carried out. Fay sheet amounting to £87 0s Id was passed, and the Board adjourned. Referring to the position of this colony as regards wheat production, a Home paper says : — •• New Zealand ia now at tho head of the wheat production of Australia. In 1873 South Australia produced as much wheat as New Zealand, whioh was behind Victoria. In 1882 Viotoria took the lead, New Zealand coming scoond. In 1883 New Zealand came rlrßfc with 10£ million bushels, Viotoria fol. lowed with 8| million, and South Australia came third with only 7J million. Further, the average yield per aero is greater than m any other oountry m the world, including England. The New Zealander, however, hai not yet learned the Amerioan arl of sorting, packing, and transporting his grain, and until he has done so he cannot command the same prioe here, or retain the same hold on tho market," That same of the Parliamentary speoials were cruelly given away by the rumours re specting Sir Julius Vogel's visit to Auckland, is evident front the following m the " Otago Daily Times " :— I shall not be surprised to learn that a monster Protection demonstration will be held m Auokland. That Sir Julius hai been incubating some brilliant itrategioal movement during the past few days it con. eidered certain, and the result will be looked forward to with much interest, Hollo wax's Pitw and Ointment.— Soldiers and Sailors.— -These well-known and easily used remedies are especially serviceable and convenient for those who, like soldiers and sailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and tho hardships inseparable from their calling. Many of the diseases engen dered m the system from these and other un toward oauses can be checked and controlled by attention at their onset, and m Hollo way's 'remedies will be found a ready means of relief without hindrance from duty. Many a man is invalided and rendered more or less a burden to himself and friends from neglecting the early symptoms of bis complaint, which calamity might ba averted by timely reuort to I tbt oio of Holleway'i Fills tad Ointment.

A sooial and concert m aid of the funds of St. Andrew 1 ! Church was held m the Temper ana* Hall, Tinwald, on Tueidaj avening. The Rot. Mr Garbett oooupied tha chair. A very good programme was submitted* Mesdames Crisp, P. Williams, and Tippetts, Misses Barratt,.and Gates contributed songs, Miss Emma Siott gave some pianoforte selections. Messrs H. Gates and P. Williams sang some of their popular songs, and Mr Mayo gave a violin eolo. The Aahburton party also rendered some glees. Daring an interval refreshments wera handed round. The gathering was one of the most suooassful of ita kind aver held m Tinwald, and the oustomary votes of thanks brought a very pleasant evening to a dose. The temperance play, " The Trial of John Barleycorn," was produced m the Oddfellows' Hall last evening under the auspioes of the Ashburtoß Good Templar Lodges. There was a very fair attendance, and the repre sentation, on the whole, waß a suoaess. Follow- '■ ing is the oast :— Chief Justice, Mr Clapton ; Attorney •General, Mr J. Hardley ; Counsel for defence, Mr T. Sawle ; Sheriff, Mr J. HilgroTes; Deputy- Sheriff, Mr Dal ton ; Clerk of the Court, Mr G. Andrews ; Prisoner (John Barleycorn), Mr J, Sawle. Witnesses for the public were represented by Mrs and Miss Manhire, Messrs Kingston, Dalley, Flowor, H. M. Jones, Veutay, and W. T. Kingston, while the witnesses for the defence were represented by the following :— Messrs Elgton, Davis, Norrisb, and Mullaney, acd Mrs Wild, smith. Mention deserves to be made of the Court Scene, which is the production of Master B. Elston. We understand that the promoters have been asked to reproduce the piece, and it is very likely the request will be aoceded to. Russia is likely to remit 20 per cent, of the duties on English imports and 10 per cent, on French, beoause England admit* corn free and France only imposes a small duty. A boy who oan't stand on the baok of a chair to hunt for sugar on the top shelf of the pantry, must not expeot many of the good things of this world. The " Dunedin Star " has the following :— Some of the Government supporters have been exerting themselves m the hope of having a revision of the Tariff effected this session ; but it is stated authoritatively that nothing will be done m the matter till tha rcoass, and that, m the view of a long session being required to discuss the whole matter, next year Parliament will be called together m May. Referring to the reported cession to England and Germany of the eastern coast line of Africa by the Sultan of Zanzibar, the " Auck land Star " says :— " Strange though it may seem, the aot of the Sultan of Zanzibar has a very important bearing upon the welfare of New Zealand, and of Auokland especially. The town of Zanzibar is the ohief market of the world for copal gum, an artiole which comes m direot competition with the kauri gum produoed m Auokland, The oopal gum is worth four times more than kauri. It is not found on the island of Zanzibar, but only on the coast just handed over to England and Germany. The valuable deposits have not hitherto been worked systematically or indus triously, but it is probable that one of the first effeots of the new order of things will be the more vigorous proseoution of that industry. One of Auckland's ohief artioles of export may thus suffer a fall m price through the development of the oopal gum industry. The only drawbacks to the more liberal out* put of copal are the distaste of the natives to exertion and the unsuitability of the olimate for European laborers." A Company to purchase the rights of the Wolsoley sheep-shearing machine has been floated m Sydney. Mr F. J. Wolseley, who has been appointed managing director, receives £10,000 m cash and 100 fully paid up shares m payment on transfer to the Company of all his patent rights, and also for all patents whioh he may hereafter apply for m conneo tion with any invention of his for the shearing of sheep. SANDER AND SONS' EUGALPTI EXTRACT.— In protection of the world-wide ! fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :—Haz«rd, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, •ays m an editorial published m the v Glinioal Record " : — " We have examined half a dozen specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons' was tha only one that proved to be reliable and cor responding to aoientifio tests." Another oon oootion called "Refined Extract of Euea* lyptus," has made its appearance einoo. Tbig produot stands, accoording to Dr Owen, j foremost m causing injurious efleots. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of tha Medical Sooiety of Tiotoria that a child living at Pitaroy beoama most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declara tion that se suffered cruelly from tha effects of the same concoction, To guard tho high reputation of our manufaotura wa feel warranted m exposing the above facts, and desire the public to exercise oare and precau tion when buying.— SANDER AND SONS'. -(Advt.)

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The Addlngton Saleyards yesterday were heavily atooked m every department and the attendance was unusually large. Oavskb,— The quality of the entries was qaite np to the high standard of reoent markets. A large line of heavy steers from Longbeaoh ware again a great attraotlon, and shared with & grand lot fed by Mr G Geddlngs— the honor of realising the highest prices of the day, the top prioei m each case being £9 15s a head. Thera was considerable Irregu larity m the sale, bat on the whole last week's value were fairly maintained, medium weights of nioe quality being m the best demand. We repeat last week's quotations of 16s 6d to 2ls pet 1001 b for middling to prime beef, the higher figure being obtainable m very few cases, Some very good lines of store cattle were yarded, and for these the biddings were fairly animated. Indifferent and young stock and heifers were not so ready of sale. Prices were muoh the same as at reoent markets, namely, from 18a for yearlings to £4 10a to £5 10s for good three to four-year-old steers. A fair entry of dairy stook met with a moderate enquiry at late rates. Shwut. —Shorn sheep predominated m the fat pens, and a fair proportion were of good quality. The sale opened doll, but soon recovered, and the heavy market was almost wholly cleared, under mode rate competition, at last week's values, say, 3d to 3b i for the best mutton m the wool, and l£d to 2d shorn ; secondary qualities abont £d per lb less. Store sheep sold with better spirit, and for desirable lots a little improvement m value was noticeable. A very large entry of fat lambs came forward, and though they were almost invariably of prime quality, lower prioas had to be accepted. Good pent brought 6s to Bs, prime to 9a 6d, Pigs.— continue to be m good demand for all useful descriptions, and reoent values are firmly upheld. Heating's Powder deatrojs bothmoths, fleas beetles, and All other inseote, while quite harmless to domeatio animals. In extermi nating beetl foe loeeeis o! this powder is extraordinary. : tis perfeotly olsan m appli cation. Sac the artlole* oil purchase is Heating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold io tjpf, Id, Is, 19J 2$ 64 •Mb, by all oheajfti

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

Wednesday, November 2. The House met at 2 30 p.m. LIEUT- COLONEL NOAKE. 001. Brett gave notice to ask to-morrow what nteps the Government have taken or intend taking In defending tho honor and dieoipllue of the Volunteer Force of the colony, having regard to the in subordinate condnot of Lient-Oolonel Noake m publishing a pamphlet reflating on the adminimration of the Government and the Commander of the Forces. The Council at 2 37 adjourned to next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wednesday, November 2. The House met at 2.30 p no. GOVEBNOB'B SALABY. Major Atklnaon gave notice of the Introduction of the Governor's Salary and Allowance Bill and Parliamentary Honors rinm and Privileges Bill. MIDLAND RAILWAY. The Premier gave notioe of a series of resolutions dealing with the Midland Riilway, to be taken m Committee of the Whole to-morrow morning. They were to the tffeot that; the draft oontraot of Deoeraber 14tn, 188b', agreed to by the Government and >epraaentatlvea of the Company m New Zealand, as amended by tne Company, be accepted by Government «■ « supplementary contract, aubjeot to certain alterations and the following ad ditions: — New Zealand Midland Railway Company, to be incorporated m New Zea land under the Company 'a Act 1882, as provided by section 2 of the Act, of 1883, the works to be commenced at once at Springfield aodjßolgrove. No land which shall be granted to the Company shall be cold at less price th«n the minimum to be agreed to by the Snrvayor-Genaral, OANTBBBUKY BHOW. Qaeatlons having been replied to, The Speaker read a telegram from the Secretary of the Canterbury A and P. Association requesting the attendance of members of the Houae on Friday, lltb mat., at the new show grounds. He said if any members exprensed their intention of proceeding to Ohristohuroh he would be glad to inform the Seoretary of the matter. Mr Seddon asked whether the Premier proposed to adjourn the House on thut occasion. Maj >r Atkinson said he would be gUd to consult the wishes of the Opposition m the matter, EDUCATION. Mr Wilson moved— "That a Commit, tee be appointed, with power to call for persons and papers, to inquire — 1. If the present large expenditure on education can be reduced without unduly impairing the efficiency of the present ciystom or dosing country schools ; (2) m what direction, if any, any redactions should take plaoe ? and (3) generally into the working of the system, the Committee to report thereon within a month, and to consist of Messrs Fisher, Allen, Beetham, Loughrey, M* J, S. McKenzie, Ormond, Barron, Walker, Dr. Jbitohett, and the mover. Mr Fisher approved of the motion. Mr Seddon moved an amendment, re ferring to a Committee the question whether State aid can be given to de nominational sohools m large centres without injuring the State syetem of education ; and whether it is advisable that the Bible should be read m schools. A lengthy disousslon ensued and Mr Bed don's amendment was carried by 38 to 36. Mr Blake moved a further amendment — " That an enquiry should also be made into the management of the Native schools." Agreed to on the voloes. The motion as amended was then oarried by 39 to 21. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID AMEND MENT BILL. Mr Maoarthnr moved the second read iog of the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Aot Amendment Bill. The Bill provides that the Manawatu hospital district may be constituted} and that the Ashburton district be separated from North Canterbury. The prinoiple of the Bill was to give the" local hospital control of funds to those mostly in terested. M»jor Steward, la supporting the Bill, took t be opportunity of presenting* petition from 965 residents of Waimate praying that that district may be constituted into a hospital district. He spoke strongly on the necessity for this power being con ferred on tho people of his district, The debate was interrupted by the 6.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING.

The Home resumed »t 7 30. Mr Steward oontinued hia remarks on the Hospital and Charitable Institutions Aot Amendment Bill. He hoped the Home would allow the Bill to pass its aeoond reading. Mr Walker nupported the Bill, aa representing one of the districts m. whose interest it was introduced. He pointed ont that the passing of the measure would oarry oat the true principal of local government bo far as the three districts named m the Bill were concerned, and be appealed to the House to affirm the principle that dlatriots which were naturally separata should be allowed the privilege of local self-government, Mr Rhodes opposed the Bill, Mr Turnbull also opposed the BUI. Mr Ballanoe would not oppose the Bill, although it affected very closely the dla« triot he represented. Blr J. Hall hoped the Bill would not be read a second time, as ho looked on It as a very dangerous measure. Mr Wilson supported the Bill. Mr Taylor opposed the Bill. Mr Hislop quite agreed that the Bill was one on which the Government ought to take a stand, but the Bill had only re oently been distributed amongst members If the Bill got into Committee he should endeavor to get olauiea inserted to provide that sparsely populated district! may be better represented. Mr Jones said cottage hospitals work ■atlafaotorily m his district, and he saw no reason for interference with the present Aot. Mr Buxton supported the Bill, as he thought m Committee it would have a fair ohanoe of being properly dealt with. Ha believed m a smaller area for Hospital districts. Mr Hodgklnson opposed the Bill, Captain Kussol supported tho Bill, and said he should not be frightened by bogies set up agalnßt It. Mr Millo supported the Bill, as he had great sympathy with the position of the Waimate Hospital. The motion for the seoond reading of the Bill was carried by 47 to 24. hkVf JfRMJHTIONEBS 1 BILK.. Blr G, Grey moved the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill, to regulate the admission of persons to practice In Courts of Law. After some disausilon, the motion for the seoond reading was carried by 67 to 15, COMPENSATION BILL. On the motion of the Hon E. Mltchol son the Bammond Fenolng Claims Com pensation Bill was passed through all its stages. The House roae at 10. 50 dm. Skwni Men.—" Wells' H«alth Rennwer," restores health and vigor, ourai Dyspepsia iaapoteooe, Sexual Debility. At ohtmistg and druggists. Kemptboroe, Ptonur, md Co, tgfitiiChristQburol), 9

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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TROUBLE IN ZULULAND.

Durban, November 1. ' Latest news from Zululand announces that Dinizulu and Unda Buka, Zulu chiefs, having received to meet Sir Arthur Havelock, the latter advanced with his troops upon Dinizulus leading place. Fighting is expected to take place.

THE CASS CASE.

LiONDON, November 1. The trial of police constable Enda cott on a charge of perjury m connec tion with the arrest ot Miss Cass has resulted m the acquittal of the accused.

UNION MORTGAGE COMPANY.

The Union Mortgage Agency Com pany of Australia has declared a dividend of ten per cent, carrying forward and placing to reserve

A NEW STRONGHOLD.

Lord Brassey m urging the fortifica tion of Thursday Island. He expresses the belief that the island will become a future Aden, and states that the work is urgent, but need not be costly,

BANK OF ENGLAND.

The authorities of the Bank of Eng land have suggested a plan whereby Sir F. D. Bell's scheme for dealing with unclaimed dividends may be carried out.

A COOL REQUEST.

The Russian and French Press pro poses that England should be asked to disarm Gibralter and Perim, which if not done will render the Suez Canal Convention useless.

MR O'BRIEN.

I Mr O Brien refuses to wear prison garb or perform menial offices.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRA TION.

President Cleveland, replying to the address presented to him by the British Arbitration Committee, recently ap pointed from the House of Commons, said America would gladly hail the advent of peaceful methods m settling national disputes.

THE LONDON UNEMPLOYED.

London, November 2. The Metropolitan Board of Works has forwarded a rfiply to the un employed deputation. The Board expresses regret at the condition of the unemployed, but is unable to provide work for them at the present juncture.

DISASTROUS GALE.

A gale of extreme violence prevailed through England and Ireland to-day. A. large number of casualties are re ported. Extensivs damage to property and great loss of life have occurred.

MINING.

The Broken Hill Silver Mining Co. will be issued on the 9th inst.

AUSTRALIAN MEAT.

Large arrivals of Australian pre served meats have had a depressing effect upon the market.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

Baron de Lesseps has made an an nouncement relative to the progress of the work at the Isthmus of Panama. He expects so far to complete the work as to permit of a partial opening of the Canal m February, 1890.

AUSTRALIAN.

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OBITUARY.

Sydhby, November 2. Tongan advises report the death of Mr Symonds, British Vice-Consnl for the Friendly Islands.

THE MAILS.

The Alarneda sailed for Auckland to-day, with the Homeward San Francisco mail.

ARRIVALS.

Hobaet, November 2. Arrived, to-day— -R.M.S. Ruapehu, from London, with 162 passengers for New Zealand ports. Four deaths occurred duriog the voyage, all of which resulted from natural causes. The names of the deceased are :— Mrs Lud brooke, Messrs Jarvis and Murdoch, and seaman Chalkey. The Ruapehu encountered a hurricane, which lasted for eight hours, on the Ist ult., and ex perienced violent gales on the gth and 15th. She sailed at six this evening for New Zealand* Mblbovbnb, November 2. Arrived — Tarawera this morning, j from Bluff. '

COLLISION IN MELBOURNE HARBOR.

Melbourne, November 2. A collision occurred off Williams town to-day between two stream launches. Three persons were pre cipitated into the water, and one person sustained severe injuries.

MELBOURNE MARKETS.

Messrs Goldsborough and Co. Limited, held their usual weekly sale of wool to-day. There was a crowded attendance of buyeis, and the various lots elicited excellent competition, ! especially light conditioned wools, good quality greasy, and superior lambs' wool. The catalogue comprised 3600 j bales, of which 2800 were sold. Superior greasy merino brought as much as n^d per 1b : go >d do, lod ; ■ and average quality do, 8d; superior I lambs' wool realised 1 2 }4d, good cross cred 9#d, and scoured wools up to is

PROTECTIONIST FARMERS.

A farmer's conference to-day adopted resolutions urging the imposition of 25 per cent ad valorem duties upon live stock, dead meat, and placing protective > duties upon agricultural products gener- 1 ally from beyond the colony. A deputation from the conference will interview the Premier to-morrow, m order to bring the views of the con ference before the Cabinet. WSf W Haib Balsam.— lf grey restores to original color An elegant dressing, Boftens tad beautifies. No oil or grease. A Tonio •Restorative. Stops hair coming oat: ItrtpgUwni, olosumi, hejli ioilp. . 2

MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE

Wellington, Novembar 2. The consideration of the suggestions from the Anckland Oounoil to the Man!* olpal Oonferenoe was continued. The suggestions re the Slaughterhouses Act were loßt, and re drainage works carried. The others were ordered to stand over, or lapsed for want of a sesonder. It was resolved that tho cost of illuminating streets which may be partly m town districts and boroughs should be divided between the two bodies, and falling an agreement as to the cost, the Resident Magistrate of the distrlot may determine the proportion to be paid ; that where two boroughs axe divided into wards and 100 b boroughs are continoooi to each other, any ward of either borongh may, by petition signed by four fifths of the rate* payers m such ward, join and beoome incorporated with the other borongh, provided the consent of both governing bodies be obtained- The report of the Fire Brigade Committee wai adopted* The Oonferenoe agreed with the petition of Wellington residents relative to the Gas Companies Act, 1870, and whioh !■ abont to be presented to Parliament, la the direction of inspection of meters, and the necessity of an inspection of gas, and an independent audit of the Company 1 ! accounts, and that shall this apply qanerally to all gai. companies In tht colony. T tie Committee of the Municipal Oon* ferenoe that was appointed to enquire ac to whether it wai desirable to have the maintenance of fire brigades In munlolpall* ties placed on n more satisfactory bull, than at present, have reported that they did not see their way to recommend that any action should be taken In the matter at present, but they recommended, with a view of farther discussing the subject on a future occasion, that information should be obtained frdm New South Wales and other Australian colonlej ai to the working of the Acts beating upon the subject. The report was adopted. A motion by Mr Hnlbert m favoi of a BUI, indemnifying members of looal bodlei for expenditure inoorred for the benefit of the ratepayers, and whioh the Auditor* General has disallowed, was carried.

POLITICAL NEWS.

» ■ ■ [TBOM OUB OWN OOBBiaPOHDKNX.J Wellington, November 2, A great part of to.dayY sitting wm taken ap m disoueslon on the Hospital and Charitable Aid A.ot Amendment Bill, which provldea lor the separation of Manawatu, Walmate, and Aahbnrton hospital dlstrlotfl from the present dls trlots. Mr Maoarthur moved tha reading of the Bill, and explained the reason foe the new hospital district being 1 oreated In Manawatu. Major Steward followed, and ■poke at great length on the qaestion m regards Watmate district, urging that at present a portion of the South Canterbury diatriot Is most nnf airly treated. He quoted figures to show that the dlitrlot li contributing doable the amount that li being expended, and that with fai leu expenditure than at present theyoould suppoft a hospital of their own. Me Rhodes, m his maiden speeoh, opposed the second reading on the ground that tha Bill would have the effaot of splitting ap the hospital diatrlots to an unnecessary extent. Mr Turnbull followed m a similar strain, and contended that if oarrled, the provisions of the Bill would have the effect of splitting up the looal governing bodies, and lead to every little ward m a portion of a district wishing to have its own hospital distriot. This Bill wonld open the way for other districts to bring In a Bill to get separate- districts. He briefly defended the aotlon of the South Can terbury Board, whioh he stated had only aoted fairly. Mr Walker followed, and urged the desirability of the separation of bis dUtriot. Considerable debate fol lowed, m whioh Me Histop, on behalf of Government, atated they would agree to the second reading, but if, on considering the subject fully, they found It objection able, they reserve the right to oppuse the Bill. Eventually the second reading was carried by 47 to 24 votes, and a commit* tee was fixed for Thursday, Ist December. Willinqton, November 3. Nothing has yet been done by the Opposition m reference to the Statement, but I believe that, probably, to-night a meeting is to be held to consider the •übjrto l -. Sir J. Togel was absent from the H ju«e all day yesterday, and It li generally considered that he Is either analysing the tables attached to the Stat meat with a view to criticising the Statement or is preparing a ooanttr soheme to lay before the House, The youDg New Zealand party will to*night hold a banquet of their members at Bellamys, at whioh the position of affairs will be considered. About twenty members are expeoted to be present. Major Atkinson's motions m regard to the Midland Railway will not be moved to-day, I am Informed, but will oomt on as first business to morrow.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(VROII OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, November 2. Leave of absence for a fortnight was *o-day given to Mr H. S. Fiiaaev bert, who has been suffering from Illness, and to Mr O, Samuel, for a week, on argent private business. COUNTBY JOBOBS. In reply to Mr R. Reeves, who wished to know whether Government would take steps to enable jurors m country dlstrloti to be exempt from service when there Is sufficient population In towns to provide juries, the Minister of Justice stated that Government reoognisea that oountry reii dents are at a disadvantage In the mat ter. They feared that nothing could be done m the direction this session. TUB HALL FBOSKOUTItW. Mr Tnrnbull is a regular stioker when he gets an idea into his head, and he hia shown this during the last two sessions In oonheotion with the Hall trial. Last ses sion he moved for a return showing the cost to the oountry of the Hall trial, and as this waa not forthcoming, he had a question on the order paper to-day. Tn*g question was anticipated, how* ever, by the Government laying the paper on the table. The return shows that the total oostn of the Grown In the case were £22 i0, made np as follows :— Regina v Hall and Houston : Expenses of witnesses, £595 ; payments to juries, £28 ; fees to Grown solicitor, Christ church, £45. Regina v Hall : Expenses of witnesses and . payment of jurors, £570 ; fees for analyses, £236 ; tees to Grown solicitor, Dunedin, lnoluding attendance at Court of Appeal, £186 ; feea to Ordwn solicitor, Timaru, In con neotion with both cases, £500. A note appended states that the above Includes the whole cost paid by the Crown In both oases, bnt it is impossible to. comply with the correct termß of the order as involving too much time and trouble.

It is reported that two prospeotora, Bake? and Birch, have discovered a reef at Mata Creek, a few miles north of Grahatnstown, Thames, and have obtained 15oz of looia gold, Arohbishop Walsh, m a letter published on September Bth, declares that Lord Ash* bourne's land purchase sobtme is the belt and most suitable for Ireland that has yet been paßßod, Kidney complaints, ono of the most oom« mon and yet most neglected disease of this country, can be readily oured by the vii of Hop fitters. Be euro and get Ameriow Co, '■ miK«i Sea

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Wanted NE vV Zealand Diariei for 1887 now m stock ; also Xmas and Now Year Oardfl, — H. M. Jones. "TTTANTED Known.- Board and Resi- VY denco for Ono Gentleman ; comfortable bedroom and use of sitting- room, only one other Boarder. Address— A.8., " Guardian " Cfice. 10 178 P BINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrß, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. 0. Segbks, Melford House. YX7 ANTED known that HAVES & CO. ** have Large titocks on hand. Fo> further particulars see new advertisemen m this issne. ? FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. 0. Seders, Melford House. TTTANTED Known. —Melford House V V is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery.— H. V. Sepbbh. WANTED Known— To the Ladies of Aihburton and •urronndlng districts, that an experienced monthly JSarie Is deilroui of engagement. Good references can bo given. Address — Mrs Bill, Peter Street, Aihbacton. 11 18 ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m JBcrap« Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac., &0., at jlbs Manhibe'B Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings. THE ASBBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after tha SOth November, 1886, the teraas of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — V PAID IN ADVANCE S Per Quarter.. 6b 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year  2is Od, by post, 87a Od f dooked; Per Quarter.. 7b 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 16s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2a 6d eaoh (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, is eaoh. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent t publication from the country dißtrio uire to be verified by the' ignature of on sending the notioe. DIARY Moon's Sub Sun Moon Moon age at Rises. Sets. Rises. Bets, noonday p.m. a.m. 98 Friday.. .. 4.49 6.37 3.65 3.33 H 98 Saturday ... 4.-18 6.38 3.(4 3.60 13 30 Sunday .. 4.47 6.40 4.52 4.34 13 31 Monday .. 4.46 6.41 5.60 450 14 1 Tuesday .. 4.48 6.42 6.48 6.16 15 2 Wednesday.. 4.44 6.44 7.48 5.44 18 3 Thursday .. 4.43 6.45 8.46 6.16 17 Moonlight Etenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'alook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old ihines till nsarly 1 o'ol&ok m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. Thi Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a,m, and shines til morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and Bhinei till sunrise.



fPickiord and Undrill, ffigsSfo FURNITURE M, - CJI'\ACTURERB, UPHOLSTERERS, J 1 r """" n *| I AjS , CABINETMAKERS, TTAVB Large *nd Varied STOOKB ON HAND of AUSTRIAN Xl and AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, Toilet Glasses, Mattresses and Palllaasee, Couches, Perambulators, Toilet Waro. MATS AND GENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS, ALL NEW QOOD3. AnydcF- 'otlon of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premises, at Prices to mit the tlmeß. Note the address — TANORED SrREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK ! "MITCHELL & "TURNER, rriHß old established Drapers, Clothien?, and Oat fitters, of Fowler's Building*, J» Tancred street, have now on view and for sale at Marvellously Low Prices, THEIR JSEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery; For Style, Quality, and Value cannot be beaten m Aahburton, clothing" "clothing. COME AND SEE OUR Kaiapoi and Ashburton Suits, from 47b Gd ; 103 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers fioxn 10s 6d ; 1 caße Colored Moles at 5s lid. Boots all Borta and sizes. Hats, immense etock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirta, Underclothing, Ac, &c m Every Variety and all prices. Carpets, Linoleums, OiWotbß, and Furnish- ; Infs. NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAY, Mitchell and Turner, . 152 TANCRED STREETJ THE MONARCH OF TIOMIARVEST ™LD. TUB HOKNSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER! THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIKST TO MANAGE, anb THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT of any} BINDER IN THE MARKET 1 THE HORNS BY H0 "> 8 The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World ! And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. B. HOBNBBY & SONS, LIMITED, constructed their first Sheaf Binder m 1876, and have gone on steadily improving them, rrofitiDg by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder sb the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. GEORGE JAMEBO IST, AGENT, ASHBURTON. GS*Farmers are invited to inspect carefully the Machine for the Coming Season, ■ c the Show Grounds, Christchurch. ANGLO-AMERICAN STO MILLS, "liIARMEBS wishing for the above- MACHINES for uee NEXT SEASON will oblige C by forwarding particulars of their ORDERS before 30th November next, as only a limited number will be imported. A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTRAB always kept m stock, GEO. JAMESON, WEST STREET. Sole Agent for Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, AND THIS IS ENDOBSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,857 MACHINES. TBIS record atanda nnparalled. It is laid before the public an the beat evidence of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. This exhibit of Bales showing at onoe their volume and their marvellous growth, | has always bad, and toast continue to have, an irreiistable influence upon the j adgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine it Is practically and economically his interest to own. The best poislble test of the merit of machinery Is comparison. This is the test upon which we are wtufied to rest the olaima of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR. VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to tbe record of sales contributes to the value of the teit. It will be seen that no ore than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers daring last eeaeon, and it Is everywhere known that these farmers anite In the verdict that the harvesters, bludera, mowers »nd reapers that do the best work lo the grain field and hay field, that are most readily nndet stood and operated by tbe driver, (hat are most easily drawn by the team, snd that last the longest, are those that beat the name of WALTER J±. WOOD, a nama which these machines have long made familiar m all civilised parts cf the world, DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES. Sales of tepalrs leas than for any other Machines. It Is ft fact attested by agents who sell them, and by farmers who use them, that Wood's Msohines requires far less repairs than any other machines In nee. No other harvesting machines are es durable and free from breakages, F. FERBIMAN, Aahhurton, Agont L __ AGAIN VICTOBIOUS ! 1 f mflE Latest Honors— first pr'ze-Gold Medal and 600 francs awarded to the > J- Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial, at Melon, la Franoe. McOormlck Wood-frame 2nd, Hornaby 3rd. The "Oaltlvator and Oonntry Gentleman" cays:— "The trial at M«lun was a grand sacoeia. It wag attended by the Frenoh Cabinet MioUter of Agriculture, and tbe Department Director, as well as cany other Frenoh Government offiolalp. M. YaisllMre, lot peotor- General of Agriculture, haviDg personal direction." ( The result has been published In (he leading American dailies— east*- west— norih and south— ln tbe following cable despatch, which was clipped from the York Tribune," of 11th August, 1887 :~" A Government Harvester and Binder Contest was held near Melon, July 29, 30, 31, the most important Eoropoan contest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machine received first prize—gold medal and 500 franoe. McOormfck Wood-frame, second ; Horntsby, third. MoOormlok SfeflWiamt Machine, and Johoiton's, an* Aokboret'i MaohJocie also competed In he tfUL xp



Public Not'cea. E: McCallum (LITE CF ORR AND ALOORN) YRG3 moat respeotf nlly to inform the £> Inhabitants of Ashtmrton and Bar- rounding Districts, that he will open on BATOEDAT, 15th INST, Aose premises In Tancred Street, known <• Fowler's Bnlldinga, with a large and well Aworted St-ck of GROCERIES of the beat esorlptlonß, at Lowest Prioei Hot* Address — B. McCALLUM, FAMILY GROOEE, .Next MiTOBELL AND TURNER. 10 76 FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAB just received and opened ap his New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gut •nd Got Lines, W.P. Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season Fishing Licenses for the Ash* burton County can blso be obtained from him Also m larger BoppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Jntt opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be sold at very low pricM. Note the Address :— W. ZAN DEB, Htirdressing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Boom with 2 first class Tables npstain EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9«7C LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopfcospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure el Gonsnmptioß. Chronic Cough and Genera! Detility. IT containc two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complemts, vJb., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tot highly recommended for Delio&te Childrtn. Dr. ChurehUl'B Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Mmoular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle beats Dr. Churchill's signature. Prtot, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist. 12, Rote OAmouojrE, Paris. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. "VTONII is genuine dnless our name'ls l 3( stamped on each tin, and has our Registered Trade M*-, li ;Lcrci.Ne]Bon, i OB th«|labeU TRY KIBKPATEICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE wGfit deliciotiß flavoring for Cold lfeatft, Chops' l , Steals, Boups, Qravies, ASH BURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY GO. ANDREW ORR EECEIVBD First Pri ze for the Asi burton Woollen Factory Co's Uooda at the Annual Show for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, FiDgerings, Bugs, &o. VJhv lend for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have Firgt-ciasß Goodi made jup m the place, and abont £6000 Speofe annually on wogea, benefiting bundredejof people directly and indirectly Support Local Industry, AND PUBGHASE YOUB GGODC KOM ANDREW ORR.