it, and he thought the proper course would be to ask them. It would not be an expenEive matter to take the vote of the ratepayers, and the expense might be nearly all avoided by taking the vote on the same day as the mayoral eleotion, He would briefly state the objections to the engine being procured. First, m regard to expense, there was the cost of the engine itself. Then, as there was now no place for its reception, a buildinp would have to be ereoted; large additions to the present system of water supply would be necessitated if the engine were to be of practical utility ; harness, etc., would have to be procured ; then the maintenance of the engine would be a large item, for, though some said that it might bo kept for a few pounds, it would not be efficient unless it was m a constant-state of readiness. When, to the foregoing, were added other necessary itemß of expense it would be seen that they would have to pay a large sum for the engine. Outlying portions of the town had no protec tion m the way of water. Take that part of the town near the High School for example, though on his motion the question of sending water along Aitken street had been referred to the Works Committee. Other parts of the town had no water, and they should take into consideration the matter of extending the water supply before procuring this engine. He intimated that be would have to oppose the motion, and ask that the matter be taken before the burgesses. If they were agreeable to the engine boipg procured then he would no longer oppose it. Cr Thomas moved as an amendment to Cr R, Friedlander's motion—" That no action m regard to proouring a steam fire engine be taken at present." His grounds for moving were : — Ist, he thought with Cr Harris m that the burgesses should be consulted, because they were the proper per sons to settle the matter; 2nd, it was illegal for the Counoil to spend more per annum than their income, as would be the case if they procured this engine [Some _ Gra cried " Queition," but Cr Thomas maintained the accuracy of his statement.] There were Cra at the table not q a'ified to vote (" Question") Cr Thomas: "Oh you can question as much as you like. I say there jure Crs here not qualified to vote, and I will see the matter brought to an end." Cr Thomas continued : They had a threat held ever their heads that unless they did a certain thing 25 per cent would ba added to their premiums, but they had no guarantee that if they did that thing the 25 per cent would not be impose. Last meeting he moved m the direction of asking the Association if they would guarantee not to impose the 25 per cent if tha Council procured a steam fire sngine, but he was told at the table that he should not do such a thing — that it was^ not a proper question to put. He maintained that it was a perfectly proper thing for one body of gentlemen to ask another for a guarantee of a continuance of a concession if the former were asked to prooure improved appliances for saving ths latter's property. At present they had no guarantee that after the angina were obtained the 25 per cent would not be imposed. If it were imposed, they would have been " got at " to the extent of a fire engine, that to bis mind would be a white elephant. Immense waterworks would be required. (Same Cr here interjected a remark, end Cr Thomas replied that the matter would be more expensive than repre sented. They were frequently told that some thing was required to be done at a small ex pense, but that expense ganerally swelled considerably before the work was finished. There was something wrong here and the Sooner it was put a stop to the better.) When ihe (Committee considered the fire engine question it was stated that £200 would be subscribed privately, and it was on that con sideration that his vote m favor of the engine was got. They now heard nothing about these subscriptions, and when they were got m they would be next to nil. He said that, they should not procure the engine till they heard how much they could get from private subscriptions. Cr Eeid rose to a point of order. The question now before the Council was the first part of the report, affirming the desirability or otherwise of procuring a steam fire engine. The Mayor said Cr Thomas was quite m order. In considering whether an engine should be procured the question of expendi ture was a moat important one. Cr Thomas said that the second clause of the report was fudge; it was moved as a Btumblinf block. If they got the engino they would not have enough water, and £400 or £500 would be required to bring water to the Somerset hotel or some other point. This was a matter that should be looked into, but they were shoved on and egged on, why, he did not know, but there wasjomething behind it. The £70 offered by the Fire Insurance Association by way of subscription, was a perfect absurdity, for the Council was asked to procure a steam lire engine to save the Association's property. The Council were now getting £40 for running what was called a water cart. Had they any guarantee that the £70, or even the £40 would be continued towards a eteam fire engine.

Cr Scott seconded the amendment. He took exception to the motion on the ground of tbe expanse that would be involved. If they procured tbe engine where would they put it. Surely not m the hole whero the brigade now were? It would have to be placed os the site of the old Brigade Station (Cr Friedlander—" Question "). Cr Scot laid that fee was m a position to'know by this tinus which was tbe more advantageous of the two sites* That tho bell had not been re moved led him to think that the Council was now convinced of tbe mis ake it had made m ibifting the station. However, whether they •bifted tbe Btation or not, they would have to make ft place for the reception of the tngine. They would have to keep somebody continually o» the prfcmiseß to look after the engine. Then there wag tho cost o! water supply. Besides not more than twenty persons would be benelitted. He had reckoned them up that day, and he couldn't make twenty. fCrieß of " Name." Cr Scott went into details.) Someone bad eaid that £25 a year would be sufficient to keep the engine, but be thought the amount would be nearer £100- There were only three or four streets of the town that would benefit, because that was as far bb tbe water went. He bad beard it stated that tbe Association did sot guarantee to abstain from imposing the 25 per cent if tbe engine were procured. He thought their overdraft was large enough now without jncairing a large extra liability. If Cr Thomas's amendment were lost, be would be m favor of moving another m the direction of referring tbe matter to tbe burgesses.

Cr H. Friedlander had much p'easure m supporting the motion that a steam fire engine be procured. Some Councillors had hinted there was something behind this matter, but be could state that he was not moving from any personal consideration whatever. Some Councillors were fond of making insinuations as to the Vonajide action of others, without adducing the Blighteit bit of proof, and b> thought ?uch conduct was degrading tp the Council. He would consider some of the remarks that bad fallen ' from Councillors opposing the project. Cr Harrison bad said that by taking the rotes of the burgesses on (he matter on the day of the mayoral plection expense would be Bayed, Where trould the saving bo effected? The setme advertisements would have to be inserted and* a returning oi&cor wpuld have to be appointed, as the one officer oould not attend to the two votings. Crs Harrison and Scott bad said that outlying property would have no protection. The question was not so much tbo protection ; but whether thsy would have to pay th« extra 25 per cent. This latter would be the protection at present. Ac soon as the Councjl could euord to lead water to these outlying portions then the second saving would come m. The saving of this 25 per cent, would mean a saving of £1000 annually to the property holders of the Borough, and he thought this was very gpod protection to be derived from the purchase of a steam /ire engine. Cr Friedlander depre cated Cr Thomas' statement that it was possible the Association might impose the extra 25 per cent even after the engine was obtained. He did not think it likely that a body of menllike the Association, men who represented millions of pounds, would turn round like that and hd would give them credit for a little more honor than did Cr Thomas. In regard to the matter being referred to the burgesses, why should they take suoh action m regard to expenditure under their control and witbin their power. Nino competent Councillors were sent there to do the work o the Borough, and part of their duty was to ■irrange for th.a protection o£ p.'oper^y. Wherefore why Should they solicit 'the opinion Of the burgesses m regard to this more than aby otberteatter. If they were not competent to oond3ot the affairs of the borough let them bavt publio meetings every week on every subject that came beiore the Council, and let ? re air tgtir?lo4w &t thcee suQetiPgs, as

Kotue did at that table, and see how the burgesses would like it. Mention had been made of an immense overdraft, but at the last installation of Mayor an old and able Councillor had truthfully remarked that there were few men who would not put up with an overdraft such us tho Council's m proportion to its income. It would be four or five months before the engine could be obtained, therefore tho expenditure would be m the next financial yeai-, when provision could be made for it. In regard to subscriptions he did not think the burgesses should be asked to contribute directly, when they would have to contribute indirectly through the rates, but he thought that those who were not touched by the Borough rates, but who would be participators m the benefit to be derived from the engine, should be asked to oon tribute. The engine would be. a very great benefit to the burgesses at large — (Cr Thomas dissented). Ho was sorry Cr Thomas was so dense. He said again that it would be a great benefit to the burgesaei at large, as it would save them £1000 per annum.

Cr Reid denied that the enpine would only be of benefit to a few. It would benefit every ratepayer m tho town and country. If the 25 per cent were put on, goods lying m the stores would be raised so that people would have to pay indireotly by that means. Then again people letting houses would raise the rent if they had to pay more for insurance. In regard to the quebtion raised by Or Thomas as to the Council's income, the Council could deoide to inoreaso its income at any time. Cr Harrison had taken some credit, m re gard to the water supply down Aitken street, but that matter was brought before the OoHncil by a ratepayer. If the burgesses had ; been as anxious as represented to have a say !in this matter they could have asked the Council to call a public meeting. Cr Harrison denied having sought credit for the wafer being taken along Aitken street. Cr E. Friedlander said that Cr Harrison said one thing first and chewed it up after warda — — Tho Mayor said this discussion was foreign to the matter before the Uounc3. Cr Roberts wanted to say a few words m regard to the fie engine. He was not m favor of a public meeting being held about this subject ; he did not like public meetings. He took it that when Councillors were elected, the burgesßes who voted for them had full confi dence m their ability ' ; to manage the affairs of the Counoil. His advooacy of the engine being procured was disinterested, for tho 2~> per cent discount would not affect him for some time to come.

Cr Tucker would remind the Council that the principle o* procuring a steam fire engine was affirmed some time ago, and the matter was shelved for the reason that the Associa tion refused to contribute towards the pur chase of an engine. Immediately the Association agreed to contribute, the matter was referred to a Committee to report as to a suitable engine, and this (hey had done, although the Association had not yet inti mated its approval of the sort of engine recommended. The Committee came to the conclusion that a B Vertical engine, delivered m Lyttelton for £186 wou'd be the proper one. This engine would work 1500 feet of hose. He was assured on the authority of the Engineer that the water supply m East and West streets was equal to 360 gallons a minute, of which the proposed flteam engine would use 2GO leaving 100 for the little engine, which threw 50 a minute. If the pipes under the railway line were replaced by 12 inch pipes GOO gallons a minute m East street could be obtained. Tho engine pro posed to be obtained if stationed at the Domain could cope with a fire as far down East street as the Union Bank. The cost of erecting a shed for its reoeption would be but slight, and he was confi dent that a man could bo obtained to look after the engine and work it for £25 a year. The money that was at present paid to pumpers at fires would go a long way towards keeping the steam engine m coals. The only persons who would not benefit by the engine being procured were the owners of unoccupied sections, and he did not think the Council had any special regard towards them.

The Mayor said the question was a very important one. Much smaller places than Ashburton had deemed it necessary to pro cure steam engines, and he thought we should have one here. At the same time he agreed with a good deal that had been said about the Council'a liability. If a motion were pro posed that the matter be referred back to the Committee with a view to ascertaining what amount is likely to bo subscribed privately he would support it, but he could not vote for a motion shelving the matter altogether.

Cr R. Friedlander, m bis reply, pointed £ out m regard to the statements made that ' outlying portions of the town would not be < protected, that the engine could throw a stream of water a very long way, and almost any part of the town could be reached, Cr Friedlander referred to Cr Thomas' remark about something being fudge. What was fudge ? Cr Thomas ; Fooling. Cr E. Friedlander asked if Cr Harrison was tired. Cr Harrison said he was tired of that sort of discussion. Cr R. Friedlander said that Cr Harrison ( had looked with a tired expression at his watch. ' Cr Harrison said that ho presumed he had ' a right to look at his watch. ' Cr B. Friedlander said that when Cr Harrison was tired he could take a rest. Cr Harrison expressed his intention of bo i doing. Cr B. Friedlander, referring again to Qt Thomas's remark, said that it would load tho outside public to think that tho Council discussed a lot of nonsense, and he did not wish that impression to go abroad. In reply to Cr Scott's remark that it would not be advisable to place the engine at the present ' Fire Brigade station site, he wished to say that this matter had been fully discussed before, and he hoped it was not gping to come up again. The bell had not been moved, because the Council thought it more convenient hot to interfere with it. After come discussion of an irrelevant nature, the amendment that no action be taken was put to the meeting and lost. Cr Thomas intimated his intention of moving another amendment, when Cr H, Friedlander moved, " That further consideration be held over till nexr meeting," It was then a qaarter-past ten, and there was a quaniity of business to be done, Cr Thomas asked if he could be forestalled m this way. He had been the first to intimate his intention to move. The Mayor said that it was m order to move an adjournment at any time. Cr Thomas indicated that his amendment was that the matter be referred back to the Fire Brigade Committee for further informa tion as to cost, etc., for twelve months. Cr R. Friedlander said that to savo misapprehension he would tender his resignation as a member of the Fire Brigade Comrnittps. ' ' ...*.-.-.• Cr Harrison aupported the adjournment, but other Councillors wore m favor of the matter being disposed of that night. Cr H. Friedlander withdrew his motion for adjournment. Cr Thomas's amendment was lost. Cr Scott moved, as a further amendment, . that a poll of the ratepayers be ta.ken on' the fjuestion of the purchase of a steam lire engine. Cr Thomas seconded. After a discussion the amendment was put and lost. Another amendment, moved by Cr Thoroae, that the Council atlirmed the desirability of procuring a steam lire engine, but that f public meeting of ratepayers to consjdor the' matter be held, was also lost. Cr Tucker moved, as another amondment, that the Council proceed to procure a steam tire engine, as recommended, when £'.'pp is guaranteed by subscjrip }o<iy, Cr Thomas 'gecpnded the apopdment, which, after discussion, waß carrieo,' pr HB.iris.on dispoptipg. The report was aipepded m accordance with Cr Tucker's proposal apd waß adopted. SWIMMINCI JjATuS, The matter of swimming baths, postponed from last meeting, next oamo up for oon sideration. After a long disoussion the following motion waa carried: — "That this Council request the Domain Board to allow bathing m the Domain on tho upper Bide of the dam m a line with Park street, between the hours of 0 and 7.30 a.m , pro vided the batherß are properly dressed." . MrscEiLAtfro-ji:. Come carriers' liq^nseo'w^o grauted, ao* counts were passed for payment and the Council adjourned,

i'urify the blood, cleanse the Btomaob, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bjttvfß, AtnericaqGo.'SQuly gguyiue, Road,;

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THE AUCKLAND SUICIDE.

ArcKLAND, November 15. The inqueat on Fenhoult resulted m a verdict of "Saicida while t-mnorarily inaaue." Witness Turner aald h<s had bean m tho habit of oarrylng on dUcm alona with deceased on euch abatraofc aub jgctß as troth, justice, etc. A few weeks prior to Fenhoult's death they had a dls onß3ion on tho subject of Buioido. In this discussion Turner maintained that a j man under certain clrcnmatancQß was juetifiod m committing suicide, but Fon hoult opposed hu views and argued to the contrary. Tho Coroner rsmarked that witness' doctrine was a most dangeroas doctrine to rjreaoh. Turner replied that it did not affect deceased, aa ho opjjoeed it, Turner further stated that ho wns among the first to diacovor deceaeed after (ha act, and went oil to summonß inodioal aid without any attempt being mide to aive the man's life. The Coroner Biid hercnorrhage might have been stopped Instantly by the pressure of tho finger, acd aaked witneas whether, if he Baw a man hanging, he would not cat him down before g~>ing for medical aid. He did not blama Turner except for loaing his preaenoe of mind.

MAIL MEWS,

[rEUXBR'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

Albany, November IB

The following Items of Europaan news aro to hand por b.o. Carthage, which brings datoa up till Londoo, October 14th : — The chief political evnrifc haa bBGn tho vlaltof Mr Jo?eph Chamberlain to Ireland, Through.ut Ui&ter Mr Chambsrl&in was received with ih« u'most enthuoiaam, and large gatherings of loyalists took place to do him honor. Hostile demonstrations wore very few m nnmber. Id his speeches Mr Chamberlain boldly re&ffirmod the Radical opinions, bat admitted that for the moment greater issuea were nt stake, He declared emphatically hia cplnlon that the Union must be maintained at all Co9ta.

A new incident is reported which forcibly demonstrates the general in* security of property In Ireland. Thirty horeea, valued at over £2000, belonging to Captain Steed, a gentleman who haß had no quarrel with anyone, have been poisoned wholesale at Olonsllla. Already over a dczen of the animala are dead.

It Is considered likely that an attempt will bo made to s'rengthen the Ministry before the end of the year. It is probable the Marquis of Hartington will join the Cabinet, but it la difficult to Bay what position hia Lordship would assume. It ia believed the changes to be made will be mostly limited to the Housa of Lords, and it ia stated Lord Cross will retire to give place to Lord Randolph Churchill. A telegram received here from ZiLzibar states that the approach of Stanley's expedition ia causing great excitement throughout tho tribeß In the vicinity of Albert Ny»nz>, especially the Ugonda, be ween wDom and the Unyoro war still continues, Mwarzi haß Bent messengers to Emm Bey inquiring about the Relief Expedition. It Is thought that this act indicates MwaraVa seeking to win the support cf Emia Bey, who would then extend hia irfluonca m that quarter. Emm Bey has decided to despatch two expeditions to meet Stanley one proceed ing to tho southern extremity of the Nyat'Z* desert, the other going to Mhagl, Emm Bey's military post on the western shore of tho Albert Ny»nz», thence advancing westward acre si the Blue Mountains.

The Ofcflurol rcandal la daily assuming larger proportions, and haa been greatly intensified by the arrest of General Boulanger and the acrid debates m tho Chamber of Deputlea. Several of the leading Parisian journals nccu3O M. Wilson of complicity m the traffic m decorations carried on by General Caffarel m connection with Madame Limoußin. General Audlam, a member o£ Senate, is also compromised In the affair by taking the latter out of the way m order to escape arrest.

POLITICAL NEWS.

(i'KOM OUR COBKESPONDENT.)

Wellington, November 15.

It ?b expected that Government will, after this week, ask the Hnu3o to agree to Government business taking precedence on Thursdays as well aa Wednesdays, the objoct being to onable Government to get through business before Chriatmao, It ia believed by many, however, that this is brought on with tho idea of preventing Sir G. Grey's BUIb being proceeded with la coneeqnetca of the recent action taken by him agaicst the Government.

The Midland Railway Ccmlttee have not ytt got over their unpleasant task of fixing up tho contract wllh the Company, and held a seoond meeting yesterday afternoon, at the question of a guarantee of land to the Company waß discussed. After a warm argument as to tho question of monetary compensation being given if the land available is ia* Bufiiolent to make the amount claimed by ihe Company, against which there was strong feeling, It was decided to recom mend the insertion of the foilowing clause m the contract " Go\e:quient m»y, m anticipation of the Company earning land In different parts of the reserved area, make an arrangement for the rale or other disposal qf same on ttyms approved by the Company." It waß ai.t ; olpated that tho Committee wosld hr»va ngrood to Ita final roport at its mooting yo^mrday, but it waa found impossible to agree on all matters and the meeting waß adj urued till thla morning.

Hia Excellency the Governor bah re ceived a telegram to the effect >hnt the Admiral of the Australian at ition ia likely to visit New Zjalond next month In snob cse ho w*ll occupy tho Ooyarnnioat Hoxiße, Auckland. Mr Peacock ktenda to lntroduoa a Bill providing for the Hare system of represen tation, or a modification thereof, and will give notice m that direction to-day. An ttdjourned meeting of PcoteatloDiets was to have been held thla morning, but owing to the Mldl^d Kail way Committee also aittlng at an e&rller hoar than usual It was found Impossible to get a full attendance, and the meeting was further adjourned till half-past one this afternoon. A meeting of members interested In the repeal of tho Crown and Native Lands Bating Act r.ill ipj/ hi/id tu-_rnorrp,w to coujidet tye p* oflfy^oh aa It oft'ects their respective, die^rlgtg^ and what action shall be token wbpn the Bill comes on. It means a difference of £35,000 to local bodies m various provincial di^Ui^g, s»»«4 it is thought tho method of allowing local bodipa to rate Native lands direct, which tho Government propose to Intro duce, will allow local bodies to recc&p a little of the loea, bat practically it ia not expected to amount to much, Rumova are current m the lobbies that Sir J. Yogel and Ihe Hon B Xtiobardson &re running one another for the position of New Zsaland manager of the Midland Railway Company. Opinion d filers es to. which one will bo successful, for while Sic J. Yogel haa a large Ifciiaence at Home as ex-Mini&tor of. Publio Works, the Hon E. Richardson has a reputation of considerable practical er.y&rienco and has iDiiaential friends lv Oahtarbury. '■ I.ATKK.

Mr Mobs informs mo that ho has not yet decided to move his amendment, and wishes to tako no actiou till it can be brought m anothor forui than as a no confidence motion. A- meeting was held, this afternoon, but nothing was decided upon, Q r}4 it ad j'jur ov-i till a fulura to.

UNNATURAL PAPENTS.

Wellington, November 14

An inquest waß held • to-day on the body of a child, seven months old, named Harold Joseph Finlay, who died on Saturday from skin disease. Dr Colo, m his evidence, said that during 22 years ho had never saen 6uch terrible ulceration, tho neck being one mass of eorea, and other portions of tho body being alßo affected. Dr Collins thought death resulted from neglect m the parents not properly uttouding the child and keeping him clean. Evidence waß also called that notwithstanding tho daDgerous und peculiar symptoms shown by tho child, no medical aid was sought. The jury returned 1 void'ct of •' Death frutn natural causes," but added a rider censur ing both father and mother for their neglect.

THE HASLAM PATENT

Kapier, November 14.

Jadptmnt was given m the Court of Queen's Bench Jaat week m an action br mght by Raalam against Hall, for al leged infringements of patents relative to refrigerating machines. The matter ia of. Importance to New Zialand, as Tyser and Co. 'b new line use Hall's maobiues. Very contradictory messages have been re ceived as to the tenor of the judgment. Shaw, SaviU's agent haa a cable meeaage faying that Haa! am won the action, but Mr Dobicu, of this town, haa received the following contradictory nreaaage : — " Haalam action not yet decided ; further arguments necessary. Selena brl» sailed llfch ltiat." The later announcement jb regarded «s bearing out tMa fi st part d the message, as it ia considered unlikely that the Sdkimbrlti, which is fitted with Hall's maohinca, would have been allowed to sail after judgment of the Court m favor of Haslam

ACCURACY OF "BIG BEN."

A correspondent informs as thii the performance of tho gtoat Westminster clock has now been brought to such a dogr©3 of accuracy that anyone within hearing of ita striking hr.s a standard of cunparieoa which ia for all practical pur poses aocurate, and by which ha can act his watoh. Th 9 error of tho clock ia as certained twice i.i every twenty-four hours by menna of a aigual, which it tran smit automatically to Greenwich Ob sjrvatory, A3 aocn aa thojo'ock acqol es an error of two (seconds (olther fast or bIow), it is regulated, ao as gradually to bring it b«ok to correct time. From Maroh 29. h to July 6th if the present year it was never nrceaaary to alter the error, which during that period waa never more than two seconds, excopt upon one day, April 3rd. The clcck went once during that time for seventeen pays with out any appreciable change In the error, which was two seconds alov? all the tlms, and it often rune slow for a week or ten days at a time without there being any appreciable change m the error. In com paring a watch with the clock, it ia neoes aary m order to find the time exactly, to note the ti rat stroke of the hoar (not tha first cchip),m p ), which corresponds exactly with the beat of the pendulum which marks the completion of tho last aeci ni of the last minute of the hour. It would be well if the dally papers pub lished, along with the leather reports and other like information, the exio' error of the Westminister clock at lpm. of the proceeding day. If suoh a plan could ba adopted, people within hearing of the clock would be able a! way a to as certain the timo with greater accuracy. — "Iron."

"EVAPORATING."

A correßpondent writes »s follow " Evapornting" as an industry is unknown m New Zealand, but it cannot be long before this process becomes familiar to every one. ThU proceeß has been prac tised m America for Boveral years, and is now well nigh universal In the fruit growing States. No orchard of any size oould be profitably Worked without an evaporating machine. The old plan of Bun-drying Is tco slow and costly, even m those countries where the climate is suitable, but of course In this country, and m all the more northern States of America sun-drying is impossible. The ev»porator does m two or three hours what the sun could only do m as many weeks, add the quickness of the artificial method contributes largely to the bright* ness and appeararca of the fralt and vegetables operated opon, Apples, peaohea, plums, and cherries are the froiis moat likely to bo successfully evaporated m this island. Apples especially are almost, or quite, unsaleable at one time of the year. The writer has for several years past boa unable to sell bis windfall at any price. Had an evaporator been a*, hand they could hive been utilised, and put into a form that is imperishable, and readily saleable three months later In the season, at from 6d to It rer lb, and tbia at email cost for fuel and Jabor. The maohine that Is used for coring, paring, and slicing apples la very ingenious, and rapid m its operations. It works aufco matioally, and pares, oorei, and outs np at the rate of 25 apples per minute. It oan be worked either by power or hand, In America, poaches pay better to evaporate than any other kind of fruit. The prices range from Q> to 30 cents (Is to U 34) per lb. Qherrles also and straw berries p»y remarkably well. Evaporating is coosldored to be about twice as profitable as canning, and Is undoubtedly mote wholesome. The right time to evaporate any product Is when it Is at its lowest commercial value, and almost or quite unsaleable. Tho eynporator oan he kept going dßy and night with, great success sod pro fit,

NAURICE MOSER

The correspondent of the " Standard " says :— •• The " New York World' 1 has published an fxtraordlna/y acoouat of tho dolnga m this connt?y of one Maurice looser, aud pledges lta good faith m the erpesaro that It makes. Moser is an Englishman, who asserts that he has been commissioned to procure letters which would Implicate the leaders of the Irish party m the House of Commons In the crimes imputed to the National Loapae, and especially In the Phc^l* Park murders. Closer Btates that be was en gaged by the solicitor (o the London "Times," and associated himself with an American whom tho " World/ oallfl Jackeon, and offers, If ne^eauary, to pro* dace In Co^rt. 'i'ynan engaged to esll yierta.lri le,«e^B for ftQDdol, and Sheridan agreed to part with cihom for a slm,Har amour,^ looser repoifced to his etrpioyers that the loiters would cost 320Qd01. He reoelved by cable authority to draw that >om, and gave h^lf of his dishonest overcharge to OaokaoD. In the narrative several tele* grams from Mr Walter are published, and alao the text of some of the letters — namely, to Sheridan from O'Brien, one ; from Mr Dillon one ; to Tynan from Qainn, threo ; from Mr Dillon, one; from Mr Healy, one. Mr Walter bjq' failed, says the " World,'. 1 In his special oommiqsion to get from Mr Sheridan two letters ■ written by Mr Parnell. The letters abound m covert phrases, of which the following, m Mr Dillon's lo'ter to Sheridan, is a sample : — ( We are all sorry to think such extreme measures had to be taken, but there was uo otber way, and the end justified the meaoa. ' X ought to adcl that dutlre credence Is with held at present from this atrange story on the ,^»n o£ th,e <» WotW,"

CHARITABLE AID ABUSES

Napier, November 14 At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board yeßterday, so<ne extraoidinary I allegations were made as to a recipient of relief In the Waipawa coun'y, Offing to * disputes with the Board, the County ] Couccil declined to continue to distribute aid, and the police were invited to report on all cases of destitution. Sergeant Carlyon's firat report states that a woman with a good farm and property at Woodvllle, worth at least £1203, with liability of £79, has been m receipt of 30a por month Other Inatance3 of abusw, though not of such a flagrant character, were adduced with regard to relief given.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Temporary Insanity. Hawera, November ID A verdict of " temporary inaanity " wbb returned at the Inquest on Q linn. Attempted Suicide. Wellington, November 15. A man named Jas Kirk was found struggling m the water last night, but was rescued m time. Be had not long arrived from Melbourne, and bekg un&blo to get employment grew very despondent, and threatened to make away with himself He waa brought up at the Court this morning, but nothing new was elicited, except that he bnd reiterated his intention of committing suicide af t< r being taken oul of the water He was remanded. ■ Midland Railway. Tho firat neciion of the Midland Rail way from Brannerton to Kopirl Station, near L*k« Brunnf>c, elyht mlleo In length, ia ready for traffic, and the manager hns applied to have it formally inspicted by Government. Defrauding the Insurance. A boarding house keepeer, mimed Hull, at Pahiatua, haa been reported to the police a3 having attempted to suffocate himeelf with charcoal futnoa yesterday. Hia life is insured for £900. App al Court. In the Appeal Court, Abbott, v Com mialonrr of Srarnpi, Wcnganui, the appelant claimed that stomp duty on a memo cf transfer of laud should be oaseeed on (he value of the land less encumbrances and not on the value of the land as claimed by the Commissioner. The appeal was allowed. U. F. Row!e t, solicitor, practising In Otago, iraa sus pended for two years for irregular prac tices. A Bough Passage. luvBEUAiiofLL November 15. During the passage of tho ship Soukar from HuU to tho Bluff some very heavy weather w*b encountered . On two occasions oil waa thrown on the water to ■ lessen the forge of the waves, and the I experiments cer-.ve satisfactory results. I

THE ASHBUBTON GUABDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 187



Public notices. r ! A.-&P.SHOW. THE GRAND EXHIBIT , OF tCaapoi Woollen Goods. Men's and Boya' Suits, Tweeds, Rugs, Mauds, Blankets, Flannels, &c, purchased by us is now MASKED OFF BEADY FOR SELECTION. ASHBURTONand ROSLYtf TWEED "VGreat Variety >nd Choice Patterns. SUITS.to MEASURE made byj> 'xtti- class Tailor, at lowest quotations. J. OEK & CO. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR: ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. Patent Titan" Wire Strainer.' ADVANTAGES : IT strains a wire anywhere, either pest or midway ; makes the best kr.ot, and ono which seldom breaks old wiro ; does not slip about io working : strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH "of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness snd strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EJJbTCTfiD BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Sritain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Posts required except at the angleß of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary, Tho advantages claimed for these, the latest and rnoet improved means of strain- ing wiro fences, are : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the Btraining posts they save. . THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of timo end labor, because n 6 boring of straining posts is required, and the whole process oE straining occupies only about quarter tho usual «ime. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of timo and labor as l«Dg as the fence existF, because they sto left perma. nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when* ever deaired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence UNDER ORDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attached. s. d. 2 strainß of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of G wires, say 1 roan for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, and fixing 3 straining posts and stays lor some cay 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour ... ... ... 4 0 Labor boring two 6training posts, cay 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total ... 14~~4 UNDER NEW SYSTEM. Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attached to Wire, a. d. 1 strain of 14 chaine, Patent Tiiplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and straining 7 chains on each Bide ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each „,. 6 0 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fastening- eing required . ... 0 4 Labor erectin ' digging, and fixing 2 strainin postß and stays for same, say 1 man for hours 40 minutes „ 2 No boring required,.. , ... 0 0 °Cost of 6 Triple Wiro Strotcherß, at say übout 8d each ... ,„ 4 0 Total 13 *NOTfl WELL. —If lITAN WIRE STRAINER be ueed and removed after straining, tho above item of 4s will also be Bayed, though at tho expenHe of future eflicienoy. thowing New System to be so much more economical than tin old 'me — that it balance is left over ujter mclmlng the cost o/ Triplex Wire Si-c'.chu ! ! ! McCallurn & Co, SoleAg tejf or tho County of i^uuU



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, 3TOOK AiSB ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ahar> *— HoVaen, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise, FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kiadn constantly iv Yards on view for tr'a'e. Cloaring Pales held m Town or Country as required; and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances mnde instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwloh Union lire In- jurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0. lAUSTRALASIAj; ALFRED HARRISOS George Jameson TORNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE-Pa/ple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyßtone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested; and ■re guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Aehburton. Wool Season 18&7-8& T IBERA.L CASH ADVANCES rnafe Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cur?«E 4 - Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGS JAMESON, Ashburton. ~Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that thoy propose holding Local Auction Sales of fool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a*low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMISON'S SHED, WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to oach lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display of Wool. ' " WOUJL.PACKBAND TWINE supplied at JLiOwcßi Current it&tos. J. T. FORD, Auctioned. GEORGE JAMKSON, Agont. Friedlanderßros. OTJR FIEST WOOL SALE * OF THE SEASON WILL BE HELD On or about the 25th instant. IULL PARTICTJ ES IN FUTUEE ADVEETISEMENT FRIEDLANOLR BROS. PETIE WILLIAMS, : [AUCTIONEER.



I Public Notices ff*\O LET, at a low rfsntul, 4 roomed JL cottage, cen' rally situated, fronting the Wakanui Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. H(EvIOKBHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A net? discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7fl 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOPS, Asbburton. MOi\EY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other sums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 t Solicitor, Tanored street rTHE qUMMER ASSEMBLY Will givo a FANCY and PLAI s DRESS BALL on THURSDAY, 17th insx. Tickets may bo obtained from the Oom« mlttee. W. HICKS, Hon Sec. 11_76 THE adjourned meeting of Subscribers to the JuMlee Fuod will be hold iv the County Council Chambers on TUESDAY, 15th November, at 330 p.m. Business : Consideration of Balance shoot and dis- posal of Funds m hand. Full meeting is requested. H. W. BARRETT, 11°C4 Secretary. Masonic Bazaar. DECEMBER Bth, 9ih AND 10th. ACIRAND MASONIC BAZAAR will be held on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, December [ Bth, 9th, and 10th, m the MASONIC HALL. The Hall will be handsomely decorated for the occasion, and a most extensive and artistic assortment of Fancy and other Goods will be displayed for sale. Many novel attractions will be pre- sented, notice of which will be given m future advertisements, 11 54 W. F. HANNAFORD, TINSMITH AND METAL- PLATE WORKER, BURNETT STREET, opposite " Mall," T7EEPS In stock end can make to order IV all varieties of TINWARE for DAIRYING atd FARMING put poses, All Goods sold at lowest remunerative prfces. Repairs of any sort prrmpt'y executed m a skilful manner. Please give a c*ll. HORSE HAIR and BEES- WAX pur- chaeed for CASH. 10 SAJDDIERY 1 SADDLEEYM MR A. ICELAND, havirg started m above Business, m premises next door to Mb Paiciiikg, Ttnt Maker, East Street, hopeß, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of public patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. P.S. — In order to encourage Bueinera, I intend to give a valuable Astror onrical Telescope, to be drawn for m 6 months. Each purchaser of goods to vuluo of £5, will entitle buj'er to a ticket. 11*19 Mt. Somers Coal. THE TRAMWAY having been com- pleted, the undersigned oan supply COAL m any quantity : ■ ASHBURTON, 17s per ton, by the Truok TINWALD ...37s „ „ WINSLOW ... 17s „ „ BINDS ... 17a „  EALING ...18a „  DROMORE ...17a „ „ OHIfiRTSEY ...17a „ „ Terms Caßh. Messes TUCKER and RESTELL, Sole' agents for Ashbnrton, 11*30 E. F. WRIGHT. NO GUBMTJH IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. GREAT BARGAINS. m BANKING my Customers for their 1 liberal support, I now wish to intimate thst my establishment is replete m every Department, viz., Groceries Brushware Provisions Patent Medicines Glass, China, and Fancy Goods Earthenware School Requisite* Holloware Summer Beverages Lamps, Cordials and Kerosene, and I Liquers Machine Oi's I Confectionery m Some Cheap Linos Grent Variety m Hardware and Biscuits by best Cutlery makers, &c. &o. Auhnt ior Arthur Yates Garden Seeds. Wholesale ond Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate ond Co.'b Pure Blended Teas m Psokages, Boxes, and Chests. H. M- CARSON, EAST STREET, Next to he Bank f>f New Zealand. Ist November 1887 11 5 STORAGE. STORACeT WOOL. "WOOL. WOOL. rpHE Undersigned begs to announce to . I his numerous friends cf Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he haß taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY OO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for KTORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c,, m Btore or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACK!} at the Lowest Prices. TWINE, m CHAFF, OATO, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Land Am Estate Agent, AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insdiuncb Company Bkooke's fciiEßr Dip, Etc;. Newest Improved Throahiug Mauhinoß arranged for. FftEP. 24AKEIG, U 35 Aalibuctoc,



"Wool Season, 1887-88. Wl| aye prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVAISCffiS against Large or SMALL Clip* of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale In ASHBUBTON Oil ELSE- WHERE. We have made most satisfactory arrange- ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prloen realised In Ashburtoo are not considered satisfactory. It Is our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which dne notice will be given, and as our GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with duo regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying tho Wool to the very beet advantage, which should be a dislderatum to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Ohrlatohn < rch.« Farmers, consult yoar best interests, and Sell legally, thereby saving Railway Freight. WOOLPACKS AND TWINE Olf TH!J • £?ST OOA&ITY SUPPLIED.



■Public Not r ces. TENDKIiS. LENDERS aro invited for forming I. about 100 chains for Tramway. Plana and Specifications can be seen at Hotd'a Hotel, Mount homers, where Tendei3 aro to bo left before 1 p.m. on MONDAY, November 21st 113:84 A. E PEACHE. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lpgmhor Estate, tho above reward will be paid to anyono giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD McLEAN. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th. To Factory Hands and Otheru,— Four Seoilona for sale. MR T. BULLOCK haa received In- structions from Mr F. Duncan to Sell by Fabllc Auotlon at the Arcade, on tho above date, LOTS 9, 10, 11 and 12, each contain ing about ,] -acre, situated at the corner of Oroaa and Oox streets, Allonton, and near Mr Orr's property. These Sectlonß will be sold at a low price and on liberal terms- Sale »t 12.30; T. BULLOCK, 11162 Auctioneer.



Holloway'g Pills.— lmportant for the deli- oate. — It is difficult to determine which is the more trying to tho human constitution, the damp, cold days of autumn and winter, or the keon, dry, easterly winds of spring. Through- out tho seasons good health may be main- tained by occasional doses of Holloway'a Pill, which purify the blood and aot as whole3ome stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convincd the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pa»n, or inconvenience. No family Bhould be without a supply of Hollo, way's Pills and Cintment as by a timely recourse to them the first erring funotion may be reclaimed, suffering may be spared, and saved.