THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls oloee at the Ashbnrton Post Office followt:— For Chrlsiohnrch and North at 6 a,m 0.30 ». tn. , and 5 p. m. , daily. For Ohertsey Rakala, <feo. f at 10.30 a.m Mid 5 p. m. daily. - For Dunedin, Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Joldstreftm, Bangitata, Orarl, Winchester, tnd Geraldino, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 \.m. and .30 p.m •i»r. Tor Timara and South/ at 10 a./n., and p.m. , daily For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Weaneadayo and Saturdays, at 10.30 ». For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and j tardays, at 6.30 a.m. For alount Somera, dally at ' p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, o Mon ft»ys and Thursdays *t 430 p.m. For Aihton, Waterton and Longboaoh, 4.30 jp. vcu daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wodno» 4»yo, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tneadays and Frt at 10.30 a.m,

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post ffioe— . </Rom Ohristchuroh and Bakaia at 10.16 m., 4.55 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Gherteey &o. at 10.16 «, ' and 35 p.m. cuily. From D vaedin •ad intermediate places 6.30 <s,m daily. *Vro»» Tenmka an Timarn at 1,0.40 a. m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenatreetand Aahburton Forks, Wednesdays and Stturdays, at 446 p.m. From Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Bea f eld and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, c Saturdays, at 5 p.m. From Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed leidays and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m, daily. From Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri |'>t 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thnn> ys, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1887. CARELESSNESS SOMEWHERE.

In connection with the late fire at the Wellington Post Office, stories are current of a rather uncomfortable nature. It appears that a large number of copies of telegrams, and other docu ments which were supposed to have been destroyed m the fire, were not so, * but being buried beneath masses of debris, were to some extent protected from the devouring element, and m many cases are practically intact. These heaps of documents have been un earthed and brought to the light of day by persons exploring among the ruins. It appears that these papers were suffered by the authorities to lie about, the result being that the curious of the Empire City have ample opportunity of 1 gratifying their desires to pry into the affairs of others. As the Post and Telegraph Department is supposed to 1 not divulge the contents of telegrams or documents entrusted to its care, persons interested have naturally a right to expect that the authorities should take steps to effectually destroy the old copies of teiegrams etc., which escaped the flames at the burning of the ' Post Office buildings, or to remove them from a place which is practically as open to all as the public street. 1 The "N.Z. Times" says that large - numbers of telegrams have been dis > persed through the city, " presumably for public information," and that every day for the past few weeks knots of people have been seen on the waste land between the Government Build ings and the Railway Whan perusing documents which the senders mis takenly suppose to be protected by the inviolable secrecy of the Telegraph Department. As our Wellington con temporary says, it is monstrous that so little care has been taken to destroy beyond recognition this refuse of the late fire. Mild attempts have been made to cover with earth sjrae of the mass of private papers, but the wind, rain and boys will continually bring it to light again unless some better means be adopted to ensure its destruction or effective concealment.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The quarterly (annual) meeting of the Mount Hutt Licensing Committee was held at the Road Board office, Methven, on Thursday, the 9th inst. Present — Messrs D. Cameron, D. Quinn, and J. Jaokson. In the absence of the Chairman Mr Cameron was voted to the chair. Constable Burko represented the polioe, who reported favorably on both the licensed nouses m the district, and renewals were granted m each case, without remarks. In some of the United States the officials have compelled the' Salvation Army leaders to pay taxes like tho ordinary runners of shows.

The Melbourne '" Evening Herald," of a re. sent date, says ; — About].three weeks ago the Imperial Football Club engaged another looal olub, and during the play a fine young fellow named Pascoo, aged 21 was c ' observed to suddenly fall, and appeared unable to rise again. Some of the other players went to his assistance, and he was transferred to his home. Dr Honman was oalled m and pro* nounoed the case a serious one, stating that the lad's kidneys were ruptured. The assist ance of Dr Molyneux was also invoked, but both agreed that death must eventually ensue. The real cause of the accident was due to the objectionable practice of " boring " or " knee ing " indulged m by some players— running with full force against an opponent with the knee raised.

The Jubilee Committee met at the Borough ] Oounoil offices last night, appointed Mar- j Bhalls for the procession, arranged for roast ing a bullook whole, and got a lot of other business through, which we will report fully ! to-morrow.

We beg to call the attention of the heads of families and all others interested m the purchase of general drapery, clothing, and furnishings at remarkably low prioes (not« withstanding the prevailing epidemic of cheap Bales m these lines) to the new advertise ment of Messrs Orr and Aloorn m another column. The desolution of partnership being a bona fide one, the stook must be greatly reduced and at once, so that buyers need not wait till the season is over for winter goods, but purchase at onoe their requirements. — (A4vt.)

Few officers charged with the exeoution of the law have had to perform a more unplea sant duty than that which was recently carried out by a French huissicr m a Parisian oonoert hall. This intrepid offioer seized upon eight boa<constriotors whioh were completely under the control of the lady m whose possession they were, but whioh were, perhaps, likely to prove less amenable to the influence of the representative of the law. After all, it turned out that the snakes had been improperly seized ; for the fair Bnake-oharmer was able to prove that she was not responsible for ihe debt m respeot of which the seizure had been made. The lady for whom she was mistaken was a native of Mauritius, and the Oriental ; appearance of the flnake-oharmsr had con> vinced, the creditor that he had found hiß long-sought debtor. The Bnakes were duly recovered i hut their owner bad to undergo the bumiliatiou of admitting, for the sake of proving her identity, that she was not a native of any country where snake-oherming come ß by nature, but a modest inhabitant of the old world who had learnt her trade from an acro batic husband.

At the Bow-street (London) Police Court, on April Bth, probably tho biggest prisoner who has ever been m the dook there, or anywhere else, answered to a charge of drunkenness and assaulting the polioe. He waß 7ft. sin. m height, and built m proportion I The " Daily Telegraph " report of the occurrence Btates that the prisoner was with diflioulty arrested, and its veracity m this respeot will no doubt pass unquestioned.

"Do you consider that_the 4 poetic instinct iB fostered by allowing the hair to grow long?' 1 aßked a young lady of her poetical admirer. " I really can't say," was the reply. •• I think it mußt be just a habit, for I don't know why Ido it." " I know," interrupted the infant terrible. •• Well, tell us, then," said the poet, patting the youngster on the head. " It's be cause you haven't the money to get it out,' 1 proudly roared the little man.

Sheriff Moir, at Glasgow, awarded £5 damages to a Mrs Steward, against ,a constable for having twisted her arm while taking her to the station. The Sheriff said he would have sent the constable to prison if he had been criminally charged.

Memphis, Term., has ordered blood-hounds from Philadelphia with whioh to hunt down criminals.

A number of Toaquin river-pirates were killed by the French not long since, and the Bub sequent examination of their oorpses brought to. light a moat curious circumstance. It was found that m many instances the deceased pirate had scoured his personal property, m the shape of gold coins *nd gems of various 'kinds, by Bewing it under the Bkin of his thigbs. Upwards of a score m all had made for themselves a money box m this very ecoentrio manner.

French physicians claim to have found out by experiments upon rabbits that tuberculosis may be cured by the administration of tannin. Over fifty oases of phthisis have been treated by giving tanuin doses of from two to four grains daily, and an improvement was pre oeptible m two weeks, the patients increasing iv weight.

The lover of fun is not unknown among the sorious-looking Celeßtials. A shopkeeper, wishing to advertise his artioles m Chinese language, engaged a Chinaman to paint him a eign, expeotlng, of course, that it would be a very enticing one. It did not answer his expectations, however, for tho only effeot it had on the •' relations of the sun and moon," as the Chinese term themselves, was to exoite a laugh. At length the shopkeeper, by a bribe, obtained a translation m English of the advertisement, and found it to be as follows :— " Don't buy anything hero. Shop, keeper a Rogue 1 "

It is asserted that one hour after the gae of London is lighted the air is deoxodised as much as if 500,000 people had been added to its population. During the oombustion of oil, tallow, gas, etc, water is produced as well as carbonic acid ; m cold weather we see it con densed on. the windows. By the burning of gas twenty-four hours m London more water, it is estimated, is produced than would supply an emigrant ship on her voyage from London to Australia.

Statutory Declaration. — I, Franz Raaber Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sinoerely delcare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knoe. I at once took all pains to seoure medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877 the opinion was given by Maegilliyray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative m order to save life. At this juncture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my eon within a fortnight out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis bad been reaobed that the Extract referred to wad first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc. — Franz Baabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Viotoria, Australia.this seventeenth day of Ootober, one tbouaand eight hundred and Beventy-soven, before me, Moritz Cohn, J.P.-[Advt.]

A STARTLING STORY

The " Northern Echo " siya :—><We are m a position to state that the county of Darham will shortly produce a atartliog economic improvement m the matter of foe! oombustioa and the heating of oteara boilers, Protection his been obtained for the invention, and m the course of a Bhort time we shall be m v position to lay before our readers the practical details. In the meantime, we oan only m the most general terms foreshadow the nature of the results attainable: The cubic bulk of fuel that will henceforth be required fop maiine (steam engines will ba reduced by 70 per cent., giving a gala to the extent indicated by that proportion to the stowage space for oargo m ocean-going steamships. The time for raising steam will be diminished In all steam boilers, stationary or marine, by at least two-thirds. The coat of fuel consumption will be reduced by more than ono-half, and the production of amoko will be absolutely annihilated. The process has been made the subject of aotual ex perimental demonstration. Every tost haß been applied. The results we have given above are the understated conjso queno*s of experiments made unfior olrcumetincea the re eerie of favorable to the Invention."

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auoelind, June 9. ' A crowded meeting was held to-night m the Temperance Halt, to consider the question of village settlements, and the discusaion m the House of Representatives on the subject The following resolution waß unanimously cairied : — " That this meeting is of opinion that Mr Ballance has inaugurated a system of nettlement which commands our hearty approval, and should he desire to come forward as a candidate for any Nor the. n electoral dis trict except Auckland East, we" hereby pledge ourselves to assist m securing his return, and no candidate is worthy off our support unlesß he will support the village settlement scheme. "

Wellington, June 0 The Land Board to-day decided to recommend the Government to authorise postmasters throughout the colony to receive payments due to Land Boards by country setters m the same manner as premiums due to the Government Insur ance Department arersoeived. The petition of Sidney Taiwhanga against the eleotion of Katene for the Northern District will be heard before the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Ward.

Mr H, W. Brewer is gaz9tted Collector of Customs at Chriatohurcb, and Mr W. J. Harley to be warehousekeeper. JNelson, Jane 9.

A fire this morning complet3ly destroyed Lock's bone mill and tho greater part of its contents. The damage is £1000. The building is uninsured. Ikvbroakgill, June 0. In sinking: the well for the town water supply, a large quantity of water was encountered at a depth of 102 ft from the ; surface, and 70ft below high watermark. The contractor has been greatly delayed by a stratum of quicksand, an immense quantity of which was taken out without making any progress m sinking the cylinders. The locomotive of the evening train to Lumeden was derailed by coming into collision with a couple of horseß Btraying on the line south of Winton. Both animals were killed, but no one m the train was injured.

THE MARKETS.

[BSUIER S TELEGRAMS — OOfY RIGHT.]

Tondon, Jane 8. Consols remain at 101^. New Zealand inscribed stock, 99^. New Zealand wheat, ex store, highest quality, is selling at 375; Adelaide, average quality, ex store, 373.

Australian tallow — Average quality beef, 22s 6d; mutton, 245.

At the wool sales to day 12,600 bales were offered. There was good compe tition. Scoured wools ruled from J4d to id lower than the closing rates of last auctions.

Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their head office m London : —

" Wool Sales. — Prices continue fairly maintained, without further change."

ANOTHER LONDON SCANDAL.

TERRIBLE DISCLOSURES. (special to press association.) London, Jane 8. Despite the Criminal Law Amend ment Bill having bscome law, London has once more been electrified with horror and shame at the continuation of the traffic for immoral purposes m females of tender years. At the L?m beth Police Court, to-day, Edward Pocknell and three women were charged with being the occupiers of disrepu table houses, and having procured girls of tender age. The evidence disclosed that scores of children, whose ages ranged from ten to fourteen, had been obtained by the prisoners for debauched men who appear to be of low and de praved rank. The prosecution, which is being undertaken bythe Government, has been postponed pending further in quiries. The chief merit m connection with the discovery of this terrible and loathsome business is due to Detective Stephens, who was employed by the Reformatory and Refuge Union to make investigations. Detective Stevens m his evidence deposed that during the past four years he had rescued from lives of immorality on the streets 400 girls, whose ages ranged from four and a half to fourteen years. j

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[beuteb's telegrams— copyright.]

THE CROWN PRINCE.

Berlin, June 8. Dr Mackenzie, the eminent physi cian, has again performed an operation on the Crown Prince, removing a por tion of the growth m the throat. The Prince will undergo another operation when he attends the celebration ot the Queen's jubilee.

(Received Jane 10, 11.-20« i.m )

ASCOT GOLD CUP.

London, Jane 9. The race for the Ascot Gold Cup to-day resulted as follows :— Mr Baird's Bird of Freedom, i ; Captain Bowling's Carrasco, 2 ; Mr Fern's The Baron, 3.

SHIPPING.

Per Merchant Shipping and Under writers' Association, June Bth, arrived ships Guinevere, Norman McLeod Asteriod, Invercargill, and Mafaura from New Zealand ports.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTBR'S^TBLEaRAMS— OOPYBiaar.]

MR DEAKIN.

Melbourne, June 0.

A banquet tfwill be given to Mr Deakin, Chief Secretary, on the 4th July, by the Australian Natives Asso. ciatioo.

WAR SHIPS.

Sydney, Jane 9. The German squadron, consisting of the warships Bismarck, Carolya, Olga, and Sophie arrived m the harbor this evening from Capetown. The captain of the Olga died suddenly of apoplexy while the vessel was entering the heads. • The Tyne sailed to-day for Poits mouthj with the relieved crews of her Majesty's ships on the Australian station. The Nelson and Opal sailed to-day for Adelaide, m order to take part m the demonstration m connection with the opening of the Adelaide Exhibi tion.

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

[rKUTER's TELEGRAMS— OOPYBIOHT.]

London, June 8. Preparations for the festivities and illuminations m celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee are being actively carried on m London and the provinces. It is announced that the festivities will be attended by the King and Queen of the Belgians, King George of Greece, King Christian of Denmark, King Albert of Saxony, the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany, Prince Rudolph, Crown Prince of Austria, Grand Duke Sergius of Russia, and the Duke of Aosto, who represents the King of Italy. Other European nations will be represented on the occasion by Princes and distinguished personages. The followers of Mr Parnell have de clined to attend the service at West minister on the occasion of the celebra tion of the Queen's Jubilee. (Received June 10,.' 11,20 a.m.) Jane 9. The decision of the Queen that the Royal procession through London on the 21st instant m celebration of the Jubilee should be of a semi-State character only, is being unfavorably criticised.

SUICIDE IN THE AUCKLAND CLUB.

I ' . ' Auckland, June 9. Mr Frederick Aloxander Whitaker, for merly memfcer for Wa'pa, committed suicide this evening about ha'f-ppst five o'clock m the Auckland Olub. He shot himself through the head with a revolver m the board room. He had been m a despondent state for several days. Later. It appears that a man named Chapman was walking through the passage at the Olub when he heard a pistol shot m the I board room, and looking through an open I ing saw that someone. had fLjd. He im mediately gave an alarm, and ran into the room accompanied by Jones, a waiter. Mr Whitaker was alone m the room, and he had evidently sat down m a chair, leaned forward on the table and placed the pistol to his head. The bullet had penetrated the upper part of the forehead, going par tially thro-gh the brain and cracking the bone of the skull at the back, but did not emerge. I)r Hooper was at once sum moned whilst Dr fcLrnea was also soon m attendance, . but no medical aid could, of course, be of avail. Mr Whitaker was not dead when discovered, but sank rapidly, and died about forty minutes after firing the shot, without having uttered a word or X cognising his brothers, who were present.

For some time past deceased had been m a despondent Btate over pecuniary troubles, having recently enter- d into speculations which had not turned out well. Some of those who saw him lately Saw that he appeared absent and wander ing, and talked inconsequentially. The pistol with which the suicide was done was a six-chambered one, fully loaded. Mr Whitaker leaves a widow, a daughter of Mr Alfred Cox, and three ch'ldren. The news of the suicide hai caused pro found sedation.

[The deceaeel gentleman was a son of Sir Frederick Wbitak r, and was a com* paratively young man. Dur ng the time that he was m the Bouse he showed him self a threwd, hard-working member, who spoko to the point, and was always listened to with attention.]

CORN EXCHANGE REPORT.

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the woek ending Friday, the 10ih June.

The season during the past month has been exceptionally favorable for farming operations, and ftom reports to hand from various districts the farmer a have tnsde good use of their time In so far as a maob larger breadth of land is being put ink wheat, the early sown of whloh has come on very frit and Is now looking healthy and vigorous.

The grain markets are firm, but no particularly active, purohases only beinj made to execute orders to band.

Wh pat— Prime milling has slightly hardened, and 3a 7d 1b now demanded for Taeon and Pearl, while Hunter's com mands from 3s 6d to 3s 61; second quality and whole chicken wheat Is sa'e able at from 3s 2d to 33 4d ; and broken wheat at from 2s 9d to 3s.

Oats have had a little more life, and somo. fair sized parcels have changed hands at Is 10£ ito Is lid for heavy bright milling, and li 9d to Is 103 for bright short feed ; long and inferior descriptions vary from 1* 7d to Is Bd.

Barley — But few samples are offering, and any prime malting lines are quickly taken np at 4i ; medium quality find buyers at 3s 4d to 3i 9d ; and feed screenings, 2s 2 i to 2s 6d.

Be iKs and Peas are without alteration m value.

Rye Grass —Market shows no sign of improvement, and prices last quoted are nominal, Cocksfoot hn an occasional enquiry for small parcels at 3£ to 3f . bnt little business eventuates.

Potatoes have xome still lower, and the aveiago price la 22s 61 at country stations, bnt for small orders 25s to 26s has to be given at country stations.

Dairy Produce— Prime butter - is scarce, and 7d is readily given, but seoond qidlity and tainted is still offering plenti fully at ftom 33 to sd. Cheese Is dull at 4£ lit loaf and 3| to 4d for large and medium s'zis. The above prices are those paid to farmers and delivered f.o.b. Lytttelton, saoks extra.

OUR PARIS LETTER.

GERMAN FORCES. (Fbom our Correspondent.) From the Ist of April the strength of the garrison m Alsace-Lorraine amounts to 50 battalions of infantry, 44 sqnadrons of cavalry, 7 sections of field artillery with 20 batteries, 7 battalions and a company of dismounted artillery, 2 battalions of pioneers, and a battalion of the train. These troops are divided as follows among the different army corps :— 49 battalions of infantry, 39 squadrons of cavalry, C sections of field artillery, 5 battalions of dismounted artillery, 2 battalions of the pioneers, and 1 battalion of the train form part of the Army Corps, while 2 battalions of dismounted artillery are attached to the Bth Rhenish Army Corps ; 10 battalions of infantry, 5 squadrons of cavalry, 1 section of field artillery, and 1 company of dis mounted artillery form part of the 18th Army Ccrps, whirh garrisons the whole of Upper Alsace, while Lower Alsace is garrisoned by the 14th and 15th Corps, and Lorainne by troops of the Bth and 15th Corps. The towns of Alsace-Lorraine, m whioh a garrison is quartered, are : Dradenhofen (Yionville), Metz, St. Arold, Firbach, Sarreguemines, Sarre bourg, Dienze, Phalsbourg, Bitßch, Zabern,* (Soverne), Wisrembourg, Haguenan, Strasburg. Sobleßbadt, Colmar, New Brisacb, and Uulhansen. The garrison of Strasburg now consists of 14 battalions of infantry, J regiment of cavalry, 1 each of field and dismounted artillery, 1 battalion cf pioneers, and 1 of train.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— FBIDAY. (Before Mr H. 0. iiaddeley, R.M.) . , DRUNKENNESS. •W. Dewhufsfc was charged with having baon helplessly drank on the sth ■ ' « c aooUßed had been looked np since Sunday night his condition being so bad that medioal assistance had to be > Inflloted m default 3 days Imprisonment, and the accused was ordered to pay Jh« . ., fee of the medioal man who attended* ; * him, m default of payment seven dayi imprisonment. ■■■« Two men, who had not been before the Oonct for some year*, were each fined 6s • ana ooits, CIVIL OASES. .-,,»., Wakwml Road Board v Jary," claim ' w 18a 9d — Judgment for plalntlft by default for amount olaimad and costs. ...... „ Henry v Simpson, claim £1 6 Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs. , ■--— ',:. v Sannden, claim £4 55% Mr Outhbertaoa fo* plaintiff, Jadgment by default for amount claimed and whir Mitohell and Turner v Jackson, olalm £12 14a 6d Mr Oaygill for. plaintiff*. Mr 5% On be . half of the defendwit, applied for an adjournment on the ground that defendant would lose his billet if he attended at Oonrt today. The applica tion was not granted, the other tide objecting. Evidence was given by one of the plaintiffs, for whom judgment WM entered up. Standisn v Peai-aon, claim £10. ikt Parnell . for plaintiff, Mx Wilding for defendant* Ttte nation one brought' for alleged breach of warranty on the «ale' of a horae. — Mr Purnell having opened his case, oalled Frank Standlsh, the plaintiff, who said that on Saturday, May 7, he saw a horse belonging to defendant ac Bullock's "Arcade. T n rtply to wltnew, the defendant said that he wanted £15* for the horse and that it was perfectly. sound. Witness pointad out' a slight blemish on one of the animal's legs. Defen daut admitted this, but reiterated that the horse was sound. Witness offered £14 for the horse* but defendant related this. Witness thereupon said to defendant w If you are sure the horse is sound I will split the difference." Defendant replied. "The horae is yours." The; honb was delivered atCookson'a stable, *nd on the same day witness gave a cheque for It, Whilo the bargaining was going on the horae wbb standing still. Wttneai aid not have the animal put through his paoes, •■ he took Pearaon'o word Jor the horae being sound; Witness arranged for the hone to bti taken to his plaoe, and ho next saw it on the following morning. He then fonnd out that the animal was very lame. Thi shoes were removed by a blacksmith 1 and it was then seen that the injury was not m the fe3t, and witness after a thorough examination oame to the conclusion that the lameness was m the shoulder. The, animal was still lame aad was likely to tie 8? permanently. The horee m It* present state was meleaa to witnaw,. who had bought it for a ire-mount for India. In any case tbe value of the animal wonld be deteriorated by half — (At this stiga some correspondence whioh hid peised between plaintiff and defendant was read). Bfr Mr Wilding : Witness had bought homes before. It was not bis custom to buy them, without firafc having tried them. By Me Pucnell: If Pearson had riot made the representations he had witness wonld undoubtedly have had a thorough examination of the horse made. —A. Nicholas was present at the sale of the horse. Witness corraborated thY pla'p. tiffs version of the conversation which rook place on the oocaaion.— ; Joseph McQuilkin, a lad, said plaintiff sent hfra to take a horse from Oooks-jn's to hie (plaintiff's) place. Witness got the hor»e and led it down. He noticed that' lt showed Blgns of lameness when It trotted, but this waß not visible when it walked. Witness observed the lameness aa aoon^u the horse left Oookson's stables.— B. Oookson remembered the last witneu coming to his stables for a hone. At soon as it was taken on to tha road, witness Baw that it was lame. Witneu again saw the horse about a week ago and it wai suffering from a similar lamonen to that which it had when witness first saw it. Io the opinion of witness, the terse had injured its shoulder. Shouldar lame* ness was a very bab kind. — L. Judkin*. m the employ of Mr Stand ton, said that he had seen the horse daily sinoe May 8. It had been lame all tint time. — This wai the caae for the plalotiff, aad Mr Wilding having opened ihat for the defendan trailed R.M. Outhbertson, who had frequently seen the horee and who gave evidenoo as to its soundness when he knew it,— W. Pearson, son of the defendant, took the horßo to the sale. It was not lame. When the bargain was being made nothing was said about soundness, but there was some talk of a blemish on one of the horsd'a hind legs.— ln reply Yo Mr Purnell, the witness said that he did not take muoh notioe of the conversation, — J. Jtt. Oalyer gave evldenoe aa to the soundness of the horse— A.M. Pdattcfa, the defendant, old he bought the hone last September. He worked it regularly, end during the whole of the time witnesi had it it was perfectly sound, frith the ex eptioD of a alight lamenass caused by defeotlve shoeing, which .was at onto remedied. Witness having not enough work for the horse sent him to the auo« tion. A bona Jid* bid of £14 was made, bnt witness's reserve. .being £18 the horse was passed m. Afterward* Mr Standiah oame up and offered witnein £14. The witness recounted the conver* ■atlon whloh ended In the hone being sold. No reference was made to any thing beyond the soar on the leg, whloh witness told him did not affect the. horte'i soundness. Witness did dot i guarantee tho horao to be sound. — R. Molnfyre had seen the home, on the day it was, sold, put through all its paces. It Bfcowed no lameness.— G. F. Scott said that on the day tho horse was said he examined him particularly, having an ldta of buying him. There was not the slightest sign of lameness. — L, Markey and A, Banting also gavo evidence. -^Oouaaol on both sides hayiDg addressed the Court, the Magistrate said that the parties' to the action had evidently misunderstood one another. He oonld not take the evidence to show that Pearsoa meant what he * said to be taken as a warranty,— Judgment tor defendant. ' r The Oourt thoa ; rose, f

NOVEL PLEAS

Dunbdin, Jane 9* Jag. Campbell, a butoher, oharged at this morniog's sitting of the Police Court w*th having false weights m his ponei aion, ra ; ied m extenuation of hie offence four points, of which three certainly had the charm of novelty. The firat of the four wr : that he had bought the welgh'i m Innocence of their being light ; the seoond was that he and bh w'fe were so out np'at being summoned thtt they hri shot up shop and were going to leave the oouotry ; the third plea was that although he told meat with the li^ht weight!, several of his customers did not paf him ; while the laiit, end possibly the moit original of the lot, w: 1 that he had • brother who had borne a good oharaoter for twenty five ye^rs. All were of no avail, for the Magistrate decided to inflict a fine, whioh the defendant paid with rot remark that It waa the last money h« would over pay to the Court.

£H& ASH BUB TON GUABDIAN, FBI DAS, JUNE 10, 1887.



17 PAID IN ADVANCE '. Per Quarter.. 6b 63, by post, 9s 6d „ Hali.yeftt 128 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year... 21a Od by post, 37b Od nr bookkd: Per Quarter.. 7b 6d, by poßt, 10s 3d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 80s Od, by post, 43a Od



RAILWAY TIME. TABLE



Taunts Aaßtvß at Ashburton — From Ohrißt- huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 0.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 . (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 Tiaois Leavb Abhbdbton — For Christ^ churoh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and outh 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, .45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m. •



" Bough on Catarrh."— Correots offensive odors at onco. Complete cure of worsj ohronio cases ; also unequalled as gargle fof iphtheria, aore throat, font breath . . tT:t>^



Keating 's Cough Lozenges cures coughs Bthma, Bronchitis, medioal testimony states that no other medioioe is so effeotaal m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving diflioulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con- tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by aU Chemists, n Tiae, Is ija, a d $ 9d each



".Bouqh on Piles."— Why suffer Piles Immediate relief and complete oure guaran Ask for "Bough on Piles." Sur- ure for itching, protrudipg, bleec jog, or aae oral of Piles.



Hollowax's Pills. — Changes of tempera- ture and weather frequently upset persona who are most careful of their health, and particular m their diet. These corrective, purifyiDg, and gentle aperient pills are the best remedy for all defeotive action of the digestive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the etomaob, correot biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway's Pills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that aocount are peculiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medioine has gained fame m the past, so it will preserve it m the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities, ana (he topoeeibiuty of its &w% b.anu.



* Wanted* A DAKC3 will be bold m the Templar J\. Hall, TJnwald, THIS BVj-'N- ING. Genfa 2a, Ladies invited. Danoing at 8 o'clock sharp ~TITANTED— A General Servant, must VV be a good Cook and Laundress ; references required. Apply for address at Mail Office. WANT KD— Situation m A- hburton by a handy Man. Apply to this )ffioe. References oan Jbo given. YOUNG Ladles' Journal for Jane.— . H. M. Jonks. WANTED. -Tendon for good cater- ing at tho Military and Fancy Dress Ba'l on Friday, 24 h inst. Par- ticulars can be obtained from Secretary. —A. J. Muilbb, Lieut., Secretary. WANTED Known— Aehburton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2n 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Obr «te Alcorn'b, Dissolution Snta WANTED Known — Drersmeking, superior style and fit at reduced price dut^n^ c. !e. Ore and Alcorn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, the last but leaßt m prices. — id. C. Skqbrs, Melford House WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &C.—H. O. Segers, Melford House. riT ANTED to clear oat— Boys' Tweed W Suits, from 6s 63. Mena' Suits, from 21a. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloorn's. ' •-.•_. W : ANTKD known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisement inthis isßUd. Vjrr ANTED KNOWN. — That MRB VV AIEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Offce. WANTED the Public to look out for the Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Maohine, A great success and t3b pDff Waeb'rg.no more trouble. — Samuel Hardlby, Inventor, East Street, Ashburton. 4 310 WAKTED known— l have just opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grocer, Eto.j Taoored Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN— BeBt quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4^, Double Width Sheeting 9^d, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is Cd dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin Is. — H. C. Seqbbs, Mol- ford House. ■



— . — . : >> Public X otic en. TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DIbTR'.Or. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friediander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Christchnrch) HATE, at the request of numerous pjtrons, decided upon entering into business ai DRESSMAKERS, etc., and wltn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders reoeived will be promptly I executed nnder onr personal supervision, which will be a snfßolent guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oonld be declred. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terras — Prompt upon execution of orders. MIFsES MOKRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREW, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Cnapman'e, Painter. , 4 320 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards thia urgently required Fund through any Jooai Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any ether way more desirable to themselves, can do bo by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee iv Sydney, the Branch Committee at Balli (eight to lies from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTJBR, Mayor of Wollongong. A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Bulll Belief Fund. Town Hall, Wolloogong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. ■pNOOURAGE r OCAL TNDUSTRY Ju LI AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AMD Knitting Yarns 'from the ASHBURTOjN t WOOLLEN FACTORY, HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :~ BLACK Straw Huts only 3d Felt Hats were 8b 6d, now Is Grey Cnlico. l£d White Twill, 2Jd Blankeiß, from 2s 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all U 3 dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s Gd Loco Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4|d Moo's Black Felt Hat 3 were 63 9d, now 2a 3d Heavy JJress Goods, s^<i Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4sd Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coatß were 21a Gd, now 10a Gd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfully Cheap, and a quantity of othor goods too numerous to mention m this advertise tnent. — — «.• In addition to the above, H. &00. will, during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00. 'S 6+29 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority m tho treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Obest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Se-^ds, Corns, Bnnions, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which haß been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an inyatu- able nee m many inflammatory diseases against I which there are not many effi acloas remedies, I and is therefore justly considered by a groat number of onr most eminent physicians as the I most active and least irritating agent m the I bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's eignaturo has to bo 1 required on evory roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Bne Baint-Merri, Pariß (France) and Bold by all Chemists m the olonieo. JJEW WINTER SHIPMENTS. G. L. Beath & Co • HAVE just opened tho very Latest Fashions showing m the London Markots suitable for tho preeent seaßon. Many lines were cleared by our Mr Beath at half the usual London price, MEW DRESS~MATERIALS. A Large Variety of tie Most Fashion- able PRESS FABKIOB and DESIGNS For the Season. Several verj* useful lines m DRESS STUFFS, All of whio i we now offer ut London Cost Price; The Newest Shades m Plushes and Fancy Velvets for Winter Dress Trimmings. LADIES' SERVICEABLE DOLMANS, PALETOTS AND JACKETS, For the coming season, m the Latest Materials and Designs m groat variety, and at very Low Prices. Many of the linos were bought a Great Bargain, and are now marked lower than London cost. AEGYLiirHQUSE. ,



; , Public Notices "Tr EATING'S POWDER destroys oth XV flea«» moths, bedtles, »nd all . Inseots, whilst^quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the suocess of this powder is extraordinary, t la perfectly clean m application, .he artiole you purchase* Is KEATING'!* Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold m tlna, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by ohemlsts. 1 AND OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREFS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the above businesses m allßranebeß. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AMD NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL. 240, HTGH 8 OHBIBTOHUROH, And FBIBDLANDRBB' Buildings, ASHBURTON. WE retoive from London pubiisbin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direo steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our cuetorr^rp, and a libera discount on parcel ff and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, ■: christohurch & ashburton. accounF books In every variety of sizo and stylo of ruling, from the largest Imperial .Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Largo Stock always kept, and any style and Bize made to otder Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Papers by the case or packet— an assortment of overSOOO reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 ' m stock m Christchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by tho bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "Thia Deed." SUBSCRIBE eg WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting nnd Dramatic Newß, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald- Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer. Punch, Home News, European Mail, Bow Belle.— Wo deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H. J. WOOD & 00. Etationers' Hall, 240, High street. OHRIBTOHURCH, And at Friedlnndera' Buildings. ASHBURTON | TRY KIBKPATEICFS; NEW SEASON'S ; JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE, TZ"IRKPATRICK ; S~'nEW SEASON'S XV. ' JAM is mode from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few houra after tho fruit lias beon gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tho most delicious preserve 5n the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must bo sold at any price, bat ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that yon get it. THjffi BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'aßNewjSeason ami the best. l CAPTION < None is genuine unless our ttametiiß stamped, on each tin, and has onr registered Tra** Mark^Lord tfelson'* m the label, B;Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTUEEiRS, EI«(K tf[#.



To Meet [the* Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. IN'IENDI to SKLL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— , FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBTJRTON. '



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Gkebn Lane, B ami-stead, 1 45 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS OHALKLAN desiros to intimate to her f rends, patrons, and the pufcllo generally that sho has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dresa and* Mantle making. J-Ateßt Style and Fit Guaranteed. ddresB — Burnett etreot East. 5 63 - — ■ ■■ — ■ — — — ' m > MRS MAN HI RE, Saundeiis' Buildings, FAfr.OY GOODS of all deaoriptlons. Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns or Inspection. Note the address — SAUJSD2RS' BUILDINGS, Oppoeite Railway Station. TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LABGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Ihoußandß of Men's and Boys Suits, neweßt styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hatß, comprising every new styJ« worn CbilUron's Jersey Suits, Childr* ) Men- of-War Suitß Gontl omen's Hosiery, Scaryes; -Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bogs, Portmanteaus, and Travolli i 3bi?B 1%9 celebrated WEKTHEIM SIA'ING MACHINE. Time Payment*. N 7 CLOTHING FACTOR J^ East Stbkkt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sb»r t —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SAL E— . Farming Implemento, ar»d Vehicles of all kinds constantly ia Yards on view for Fa'e. Clearing gales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, c -■ Advances made instantly on Goods * delivered at the Stores for Salo. Agon* for tie Norwich Union Flr« In-  ftutiwpe Company, , [ Agent for the : 4LFBBP HABBJSOH,