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Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 daya^old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shinea till nearly 1 o'clgck m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from Bundown 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. The 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 shines till sunrise.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1887. THE WAITOA GOLD FIND.

Our readers will remember that a few weeks ago considerable excitement was occasioned m Auckland and other parts of the colony by the reported dis covery of payable gold at Waitoa on private land belonging to Mr T JB Smith. After several assays had been made with satisfactory results a com pany was formed m Christchurch for the purpose Of working this auriferous sand. After allotment of shares, still more encouraging assays were reported and the shares went up rapidly m value They were originally we believe 20s but they rose to £3 and more m a few days. We are afiaid the unfortunate holders will not like the news wired from Auckland last night which is of a startling and sensational character lhe news is to the effect that at a meeting of the Waitoa Prospecting Association held on Thursday, Mr Pond, analyse, gave a detailed report. , The results of the tests of stuff from Smith s and other properties, all showed traces of gold and silver but only one i had gold m any quantity, pecks from ! the latter were examined under the microscope. Experts declared that these were not wash gold, and all were convinced they looked decidedly sus picious. Mr Pond said, it was evident this was not naturai gold. Its character ! was m every particular similar to filings and borings, as if a sovereign had been turned on a lathe." There could be no doubt about it. The absence of silver was most significant. | He would not advise the Association j to prospect further. Mr Smith had' given every facility for prospecting his land. Mr Wills, the owner of the adjoining property, who was employed to test the stuff for the Canterbury Company asserts positively that no " salting » took place to his knowledge. Mr Smith's character stands too high to admit of suspicion being entertained that he has lent himself to a gigantic j swindle. It may be remembered that the " discovery » of gold at Waitoa was 1 made soon after the time tha: the cele-, brated finds at Hikutaia and Cambridge took place, and when the public showed j symptoms of " gold fever " of a virulent type. We think that the true solu tion of the affair is that "some persons or persons unknown" at present, took advantage of the then existing state of feverish excitement, and played a practical joke upon the good people m and about Waitoa. But u this might be easily ascertained by analysing the gold which Mr Pond says looks so like j filings or borings, for we do not re member any instance of gold m its ' natural state having been found mixsd wuh copper. If copper be found m the filings or borings we fancy it would settle the question. No doubt many m Christchurch will have been " hit " pretty hard, especially those who bought shares m the Canterbury Company when they stood at too per cent premium.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the Jubilee Committee was held last evening m the Borough Counoil Chambers, and jwas fairly well attended, the Mayor m the ohair, Two email accounts were passed for payment, and it wbb deoided that an effort should be made to get m the whole of the outßtanding donations pro mised at onoe, and that a publio meeting of subscribers be held on Tuesday, 25th Ootober, at 3 p.m., m the County Counoil Chambers. A rough balance-sheet was pro duced, showing about £150 available for permanent memorial when promised cub. Boriptiona are got m. Auditors were appointed, and tbe meeting adjouwed.

We understand that |Meßsrs Kneen and Sates are organising an entertainment for the benefit of Mr Jenkins, who sustained inch a severe loss by the melanoholy river icoident on Wednesday evening. After the weekly servioe of prayer held m Methven School room on Thursday night Mr gGrainger, on behalf of the teachers Df the Sunday Sohool and members of the Ohuroh of England, gave a short ad dross thanking Miss Hook for her valuable services as musician to the two bodies, and regrettiDg much her leaving the district. He oalled upon Miss Scott to make the presenta tion of a watch and chain and ladies work case, which the above bodies had jointly subscribed for, as a token of Vieir esteem of Miss Hook's services. The Masonic Bazaar to be held m Decem ber promises to be one possessing many unusual and novel attractions. A meeting was held m the Masonio Hall last evening when a considerable amount of routine work was gone through, and the W.M., Bro. E. Dimant, reported that large promises of valuabla contributions had been received from many members of the craft and other friends, December Bth, 9th, and 10th were fixed apon as the dates on which the bazaar should be open, and it was also decided to hold it m the Masonio Hall. This is un doubtedly a wise decision, as the interior of the Masonio Hall ia already most tastefully ornamented, and the members oftheoraft will have aft their disposal a large amount of furniture and ornaments that will give to the building a most attractive appearanoe, not only to the eye of tha uuinitiated, but to the brethren themselveß, There is every likeli hood o! the various stalls being arranged m a very aitistio manner, and it is confidently anticipated that the Masonic Bazaar will be most unique, attractive, and successful m every way. The usual monthly meeting of the Ashton District Sohool Committee was held on Monday, October 10th. Present : Messrß G. Gilmoar (chairman), J, Croy, W. Croy, D. | Ryan, and H. Magee. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.—Corres pondence was read from Board of Eduoaticn requesting the Committee to nominate a I parson qualified to fill the vaoancy m the doard caused by the resignation of Mr W. Montgomery. After discussion the Committee reiolved to nominate Mr c. G. Wright, the Chairman to write anl ask that gentleman to give his consent.— The master's report was read, showing the number on roll to be 50, and the average attendance for the month ending September 30th, 44.— The Chairman reported that the works authorised at last meeting had been oom pieted.— The Master interviewed the Coml mittee and urged the neoessity of providing a screen to divide the upper and lower depart ments of the school, as both the mistress and he (the master) had felt the difficulty m securing the children's attention m the onb part when anything unusual was going on m the other.-jThe Chairman was authorised to have the jork completed by next meeting. After passing acoounts for payment the mesting adfcurned to November 7tb. The usufl monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Bcftd Board was held m their office last Mondfcy. Present -Messrs MoFarlaine (m the ohtjr), Harrison, and Edson. Minuteß of last niseting were read and confirmed. Tha overJer's report was read and con sidered. »,t was resolved to call for tendem for formpig and Bhingling about eighteen chains of 'che Cemetery Road, also flood drain on the same road. Correspondence was read from tho ABhburton County Council asking if the Board would look after the wftter race fords m the distrust. Agreed to. From the same stating that the Counoil agreed to a seven years' leaso being granted to Mr A. W. Smith. The following tenders were aacepted : —Keeping tho river fords m repair, A. Fox. £26. Groin near Trinity Hill, P. Norman, £24 10a. The pay sheet amounting to £62 15s 2d was passed for payment, and the Board adjourned to Monday, Nov. 7. A pearl worth £800 haß been pioked up on the beach at Perth (N.S.W.) Short tunics are becoming decidedly fashion able, not only for simple toilettes but for those worn on ceremonious oooasions. An ancient obelisk whioh was discovered last year has heen Bet up m the railway station square, Rome, as a memorial to the Italian soldiers who fell at Dogali m the battle against the Abyssiniana. The obelisk weighs nine tonß, and is about twenty-two feet high. "Excuse me, stranger," he said, "I see you are unfortunate m haying a orippled leg." " Yes, sir; I got that during the war of the Rebellion.' 1 "Ah, indeed. Were you under McClellan ? " " No, air t I was under a beer waggon m Hoboken ] " Taking all the Banks of the United King dom, private as well as joint stook, the deposits and ourrent acoounts held m January last were estimated at from £560,000,000 to £570,000,000, of which £29,000,000 were held by the Bank of England. The young Duke of Albany, an intelligent little boy of three, has already entered upon the duties that Royalty is heir to, and his miniature Royal Highness the other day laid the foundation stone of a new house whioh is being ereoted m Olaremont Park. Assisted by his mother, he performed the ceremony with dignity and savoir-faire, and declared the Btone to have been " well and truly laid." In a reoent number of the •• Medioal Htcord " there is an instructive artiole by Dr Samuel Sexton on boxing the ears. Dr Sexton .enumerates no less than fifty-one cases of injury from this oause whioh have come within bis own experience, and the injuries range through all degreeß of gravity up to brain disease and death. Of course, the majority of the cases arose out of assaults, but sovoral of them were due to oastigation by parents and sohool teaohers. One — the saddest .warning of all — was the oase of a young man who had had his ears boxed by hia sweetheart. The Chinese are not usually given to drink but a Cninaman at Timaru, on Tuesday, re solved to do the thing m a wholesale fashion. Tho "Herald" states that he went to a brewery and had a five-gallon keg filled with beer. In the street he imbibed about three quarts from the bunghole, and then began to have Rome fun. Filling his pockets with stones, he went m the most bald-headed manner for a fellow countryman, whom he struck sereral times with stones, and hurt rather seriously. It took three policemen and an espressman to convoy him to the look up after a desperate fight. In the midst of the cares of State the Czar of Rusßift has just found time for two spiritualiitio Beances with Mr Eglington, whioh appear to have given Hiß Majesty a great deal of satisfaction. " Musical boxes," it is said, " were carried round, and made to rest m the ;Bmperor's hands, Mr Eglington eventually rising m the air, and the Empress and the Prinoess Oldenburg following him and holding hi 3 hands," After which it is not surprising that the " confusion was in desoribable." 11 Bdchu-Paiba." — Quiok, complete oure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemp, thorne, Proper and Co., Agents, Christ obureb, }

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

[fbom otjb own corbespondent.J Wellington, October 14, lam reliably informed Government have under consideration proposals for aboltsh- Ing L»nd Boards entirely, and working the land eyatem entirely by Government officnrs m the various districts. THE DEFICIENCY There ia a tumor that Government can see no way immediately of meeting the largo deficiency, except by borrowing wiihin the colony. PENSIONERS SETTLhMENT. Sir Geo..Grey to-day waited upon the Premier m referecc3 to the question of Pensioners Settlement, the idea of which, I understand, is to enable pensioners frcm England to take up land, the Go vernment to advance money on pensions. By these means they would gradually acquire the freehold. Sir Goo. Grey is to agaiu Bee Mpjir Atkinson on the enb ject, and the Premier expressed himsulf favorable to the proposal. FEDERATION. Mr W. P. Reeves, the new member for St. Albans, has given notice to ask the Government if they will take any a^eps daring the coming reoeßs to bring r.boat federation between this and the other Australasian colonies. KB PRESENTATION. Col. Fraser this afternoon gave notice to lotrcduce a Bill to amend the Repre sentation Act. OLD SOLDIEBS CLAIMS. Mr Hobbq has given notice to a*k the Government on next sitting day whether they will, when introducing a Bill for settling the old ooldiera and volunteers land claims, introduce a clause enabling the Commissioners to entertain o'airon they consider equUable, though not quite within their instructions. MINISTEBIAL RESIDENCES. Daring the elections a good deal was heard about the cost of Ministerial resi dences, and Mr Geo. Hutchison (Mr Bryoe'a auocsssor) has given notice of motinn of a return showing (I) The titles under whioh the properties known as Ministerial properties are held, and In the case of leasehold the unexpired term m eaoh oaise ; (2) The amount of the last valuation of each property. (3) An esti mate of the present value of the furnish ing of eaoh residence. BAILWAY [EMPLOYEES. The same gentleman hao aho turned his attention to the position of railway line men. .He has given notice to move that m the opinion cf this House, it is de- 1 sirable that 48 hours should be the weekly task of linemen on the Government rail - ways, and that it be so arranged as to terminate at noon on Saturdays, subjpct to each conditions as are necessary for the public safety, Major Steward is also moving m this matter. He haß given notice of several questions for to-morrow Wellington, October 15. At the meeting of the Native Affairs Committee this morning, on the motion of Mr Carroll, seoonded by Mr Ballanco, Mr Kelly, the newly eleo c 1 member for Tauranga, was elected Chairman.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents, MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS. TO THS EDITOR. Sir, — I was raiber surprised on reading your artiole with the above heading this evening, to notice that yon gave bo many of the assertions of the plaintiff m the case Kennedy v Jones, and bo little of the defence- For example, one of the statements of plaintiff which yon quote, is that he paid her. It turns out that ahe took no money from him. A"s you give aome of theniylnga of thta most voracious deponent, M onael Kennedy, why not give them all. Should not the public know not only thac he charged Mrs Jones with putting bluestone on his lips, but alao with ripping op his lips with a knlf c, and that, she said he need, not pay any more, for she generally sent In her bill 1 When you devote twenty sentences to the damaging statements of plaintiff, it Been • rather one-sided to dispose of the defenoe, as you do, m a slDgle seDteace. It does not seem fair to the defendant, nor does it giro your readers any jast idea as to what the defence was, farther than a general denial of the allegations. Allow me, therefore, to tell them that the de fence was that Mrs Jones advised Kennedy to go to Dr Maaneell for treatment, that he wentbaok to ber again as hedieiikid having to undergo an operation, and it waß only when he entreated her ' for God's cake' to do Bometblog for him that she gave him a harmless herbal ointment, whtoh he applied himself. She never used a knlfa to his lip. She used no blueatone, and nevor sent a bill to any one m her life. The obaracter of the plaintiffs care is further indicated by the testimony of hia one witness, Patrick Farrall. It consisted' m his saying that he remembered being at Mra Jones' house one day, and thought ahe asked him to look at plaintiff's lip, ' but he was not sure. On farther examlaa- I tion, this witness professed himself utterly unable to remember anything at all about the matter, and was ordered to Btand down Mrs Jjnes, who had been long and favorably known m Duneiin, was sup ported by four oredible witnesses, and the jury showed whom they believed by returning a verdict, after an absence of about a quarter of an hour, for- the de fendant. Costa were allowed as against the plaintiff. It is quite true, aa you say, that any one suffering from oanoer on the lip Bhonld go to a medical practitioner. This wss what Mrs Jones urged Kennedy to do. But surely it is something approach ing to "a grievouß miscarriage of jus tice " m drawing publio attention to each a case, to give such prominence to the unsupported statements of a station hand from up country, and to suppress all statements m defence of one to whom many are indebted for benefits received. Youra, etc, Fair Play. October 14, 1887. P.S. — From the way you have presented the matter it would appear as if the case bad been grettly aggravated by unskilled treatment, but for the defence we have the evidence cf Dr MaunselJ, who told Kennedy what the only true remedy was, i and farther that if nothing had been ' applied the oanoer would have spread to a considerable extent. The delay of four months would, of Itself, have necessitated a very extensive operation. It is evident that the plaintiff took the risk upon him ■elf when he had obtained Dr Maiunaell'a opinion, and could have availed himself of the services of a skilful practitioner. [No doubt "Fair Play " is of opinion that he could have written a great deal better an artiole himself — perhaps so, bat he must not accuse as of unfair play. Our reason for giving the plaintiff's state* monts was to show, if it be a case of perjury, to what lengths person* will go to build up a oase whioh has no true foundation. It was unnecessary to repeat those when we said that the defendant m her evidence denied, on oath, all and singular these statements, and that her evidence was supplemented and m parts corroborated by other wltneeßes. We do not see how we conld well have put it more Btrongly m favor of the defendant, who we are pleased to learn is so highly esteemed m Dunedin, for the many benefits ahe haa conferred. —Ed. A. G. .{

THE WEATHER.

♦ The following ia the meteorological report at .Alford Station for the week ending October 7th, 1887 :—

THE MARKETS

[RKUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT. London, October 13. Consols remain at 102^ ; New Zea land Four per Cent. Inscrihed Stock is quoted at 99^. The market rate of discount has fallen to 3^ per cent., and is now % below the Bank rate. The total reserve m notes and bullion m the Bank of England is ;£i 1,300,000, being more than last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 42 per cent., as against 39 per cent, last week. Breadstuff's and tallow are unchanged m value. Sydney, October 14 New Zealand wheat has slightly im : proved since last report, and is now quoted at 3s 3d to 3s 6d per bushel ; New Zealand oats are worth is nd to 2s per bushel ; maize, 3s iod per s6lbs, an advance of 2 d on last week's prices j potatoes are quoted at 30s to 45s per ton.

CORN EXCHANGE.

_ + _ The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending Friday, the 14th inst. : — We have but little to report m the grain market, purchases are only made from hand to mouth, and for absolute orders to hnnd. The English wheat market shows no signs of reviving to any extent, and m Australia there appears to be plenty of Btocks for their requirements. Potatoes, however, have found ready eale for ship ment per Hauroto, which left for Sydney yesterday. Buyers, however, ore not anxious to purchase for the next steamer, and it is doubtful whether the present , prices will be maintained. Wheat. — Small orders continue to bo executed from ex Btore lots, buyers h tying the best of the markets. Pearl and Tus can are being held at 3s 5d to 3s 6d ; and Hunter's at 33 4d ; chicken wheat has a fair demand at 3a for whole, and 2s 8d to 2s lOd for broken. Ovrs; — Only a trade business is being done. Milling have been quitted at la 1 lOd to Is lid ; and short heavy feed at la 9d to Is 9^d ; and Danißh and Tartar at la 7d to Is Bd. , Barley — -Fone offering, except small seed lines which are selling at 4s to ss. Peas — Several lines of Blue Prussians have been cod at 3s to 3s Id, for ship meat to Lojdon, but feed soils have no enquiry . Beans are low m stock, and are worth, m smah lots, 3s to 3s Id, Grass Seed. — Sales continue on a small scale for machine dressed at 3s to 3s 3d. Farmers parcels have no enquiry. Cocksfoot. — The season is nearly past, , Southern ordera are becoming smaller, and prices are slightly easier, although stocka held are now m a very limited compass. Potatoes. — Several lines have been placed at 13s to 15s, at country stations, for shipment yesterday to Sydney, Buyers are now more chary about speculating. Dairy Pkoduoe.— No business ia being done. Butter can be purchased at 2d t 1b with no buyers. Cheese is also with out buyers. The above prices are those paid to far mers and delivered f.ob., sacks extra,

INTER PROVINCIAL NEWS.

[Per Press Association], Gisborne, Ootober 14. A large public meeting was held to urge the Legislature to give faoilities for the settlement of Crown and Native lands. Strong resolutions were passed on the subject and a deputation will prooeed to Wellington. The Harbor Board Com mittee and Borough Council have joined the movement. Mies Swan, of Auckland, has been appointed Matron of the Giaborne Hos pital. Wellington, Ootober 14. Information haa been received that a Maori child named King was killed by being thrown out of a boggy on Feather ston road to-day. The body was taken by the mother to the Papawai pah, Mr M. 0. Beck, the proprietor of the *' Wairarapa Observer," was to-day seriously assaulted by a well-known I bntcher m that town. The assault, It is said, was the outcome of the " Obser ver's " comment on the recent election and other local topics. The difference will be sifted m the R.M. Court. Mr George Cummins haa been entrusted with the task of building Hearn a racing skiff, m which he takes part m the Sydney soulling handicap. Sir John Hail left for Sydney this aftornoon. At the inquest on Arthur Moore, who shot himself at Oarterton, a verdict of temporary Insanity was returned. Greymouth, October 14 The engine-shed of Hungerford and McKay, railway contractors, was de stroyed by fire this morning. They lose £809. The locomotives which were m the abed are recently from Home, having coat £1200. They received the worst damage from the fire, most of the patent metal and brass work being fused. The second engine was only partially burnt, but the third, and least valuable, was got out. They had a night watchman, whose duty it was to be there between 8 and 12, bat he had been In the habit of keeping at home till 3 and 4, and was m bed when the fire broke out. All the engines might have beensaved had not apanlobeen raised by someone calliug out, " Look oat boys, Bhe'll burst," when all ran away, About 40 men are thrown out of employment. It will require at least about a ooople of months before work can be resumed. One of the overseers passed the building at 12 30. There was then no sign of fire. The alarm was raised at 1 20. Chbistchuroh, Ootobor 14 I Greve de Brun, who was to-day oom mitted for trial for alleged attempted arsoD, was committed for trial qn a fur ther charge of stealing a quantity of knives and forks, towele, tobacco, and other artioles, from the Canterbury Club, where he was formerly employed as boots. Dunbdin, Ootober 14. Scott and his trainer, Walker, go home to make matches m England.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

tREUTBR's TELB<JBAMS —OOPTSIOET.]

THE JUBILEE FUND.

London, October 13. The Jubliee fund amounts to | -£150,000

LADY BRASSEY.

Lady Brassey was suffering from malarial fever, which attacked her on the voyage between Port Darwin and Maritius. The English Press deplore her loss.

GERMANY AND RUSSIA.

Prince Voronzoff writes to the Vienna Press that war between Ger many and Russia is inevitable.

THE FISHERIES DISPUTE.

The "Montreal Gazette • warns England that the feeling m Canada regarding the fisheries dispute resembles the resentment made by Australia to Lord Derby's lukewarmness concerning New Guinea.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

It is reported that the Crown Prince of Germany has had a relapse, and that his throat is seriously worse.

ELECTRIC RAILWAY.

Plant for the electric railway, North Shore, Sydney, has been shipped m the steamer Massilia.

MINING.

The Scottish Australian Mining Company have declared a dividend of I7>£ per cent. The Cromwell (Otago) Gold Mining Company has been registered with a capital of Messrs Reid and Baird hare sold, to a syndicate, the Monte Christo and Norton mines, Cooktown, for .£85,000. They have also registered the Queens port Brick and Tile Company, Brisbane, with a capital of

BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

The annual report of the Bank of j South Australia has been adopted. Mr jW. G. Cuthbertson, who held the j position of General Manager, will accept a seat on the Board of Directors, after testing the feeling of share holders on the question of the expediency of the appointment of Mr J. Anderson to inspect the branches m Australia. Mr Grant, Chairman of Directors, justified the appointment

A NEW LAND COMPANY.

The Land Company of Australasia will be placed privately, with a capital °f The Directors 7 are Colonel Thynne Messrs Charles Maclean, Clement, and Lavenscroft.

SHIPPING.

Bio db Janibro, October 13. The Tongariro arrived to-day en routt for Plymouth. Her cargo of frozen meat is m good condition.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Madrid, October 13. Sir Vincent Barrington, accredited representative of the British Royal Commission for the Melbourne Exhi bition, has arrived m this city. He was accorded a most favorable|reception . by Senor Moret, the Minister of, Foreign Affairs. In response to Sir V* Barrington's representations Sefior Moret promised to consider the question of the Philippine Islands participating m the Melbourne Exhi bition.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBUTEB'S TELEGRAMS — COPYBIGHT.]

AQUATICS.

Sydney, Ootober |4. Beach and Hanlan are m active training for the approaching champion ship sculling race. Both men are doing good work on the Paramatta.

SIR H. PARKES.

Much sympathy is expressed , with Sir H. Parkes m his difficulties, In the Assembly to-day the Premier vin dicated his position and challenged a vote of the House, confidence or otherwise.

ALL NIGHT SITTING.

Melbourne, Ootober 14. An all-night sitting of the Legisla tive Assembly took place last evening, owing to the stonewalling tactics of the Opposition when the Estimates came up for consideration. The As sembly did not adjourn until 2 p.m. to-day, having sat since yesterday afternoon.

SPREAD OF SMALLPOX

Hobakt, October 14. The smallpox epidemic is spreading rapidly. Forty-nine cases of the disease hare been reported to the Sanitary Board.

THE LABOUR TROUBLES IN ADELAIDE.

Adelaide, Ootobor 14. The strike of wharf hands continues, and the dissatisfaction of the men is increasing. Acts of violence are of frequent occurrence between strikers and non-unionists. A crowd of 2000 unionists assembled on the wharf to-day, and prevented the non-union men from working. The police were powerless to afford protection to the latter.

(Received October 15, 1.20 p.m.)

THE VACANT JUDGESHIP.

Sydney, Ootobor 15. The Judgeship vacated by the resignation of Sir William Manning has been offered to and accepted by Mr Owen, a barrister of* the Court of Equity.

MEETING OF SYMPATHY.

A public meeting has been called for Monday next for the purpose of show ing practical sympathy with Sir Henry Parkes m his financial difficulty.

ANOTHER NUGGET.

Mblbournb. Ootober 15 A nugget weighing 89 ounces has seen found on the surface by a man vorking m a vineyard near StawelL

COLLAPSE OF THE STRIKE.

A delude, October 15. The strike of wharf hands has :ollapsed, the men giving way to the leraands of their employers.

JHE ASHBUBTON GUABPIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1887.



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Public Notices. } HOEMORRHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashbnrton. As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man bo yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the valno of your Liver nnd Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Gakfobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,-- OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 IG6 Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock entrf. — Horse?, Cattle, Plrs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle; of nil kinds constantly m Yards on view for J?a'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absenteos managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise an easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Ayant for tbe Norwioh Union Fire In- surance Company t Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0. IAUSTRALASIA | ALFRED HARBISON fg£© § g Sfl i 1 of o W^ » 5 . g 9-a • g g p—i & 3 ,2 -2 < & Sbl W3 t)J3 . O <Z\ ■9 § . §§§ | s I rg £g SS*: 8-8 2 -§ £^ si's S SI 3 TRY . KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. CAUTION. NONE is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and hos our Registered trade Mark, " Lord Nelson," on the label TRY KIEKPATEICE'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE mostjdelicious flavoring for Cold Meats, Chops, Steaks, Soups, Gravies, &c. &c. HAVES & CO.'S (ireat Sale. OBJL.IGB BY READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hata wero 8s 6d, now la Grey Calico, lid White Twill, 2|d Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtainß, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hata .were 5« 9d now 2s 3d Heavy JJresa Goods, 6^d Lot of Wide Hibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trou ij 1 1 kin 6s 6d Let of Diapor.c ( oats we c 21s d now 10a 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull j Cheap, and a quantity of other goods ' numerous to mention m this adverti ' tnont — — . In addition to the above, H. & Co. will l during the Bale, give a Discount of One • Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see i the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00. S |.St2o



Pnb'ic Kofc'ces HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of tbe Business of tbe late Firm of ORR and ALOORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business fn the same Shop for the preaenfc. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers, which enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. 1 intend, aa numerly, making TEA my speciality, COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quaiityfa combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. PARTNEESHIP NOTICE. HC. CRAIG HEAD has great plea , sure m intimating to tbo Public of Aahburton ar>d surronnding districts that he has admitted Edwin G Crnighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for Iho future bo curried on under the ctylo or fiim of H. and fc. Cbaighead. ■DEFERRING to the above, H and E. Xt Cratghead beg to announce to tho Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have just lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Season, and hope by strict attention to business, first-claps fit »nd workmanship, to merit a continuance of mr n patronage co liberally bestowed upon * c predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 2 Tancred street, Ashburton. T Hoult's PORK SHOP IS REMOVED TWO DOORS HIGHER UP EAST ST. Call and See Him. GOOD SITTING ROOM FOR VISITORS. FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up hiß New Stock of ANGLEBS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Pods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnowa, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gut and Gut Lines, W.P, Stockings, Fishing Bagß, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for tbe AshT- burton County can ulso be obtained from him. Also m larger SHpply— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Juat opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be aold at very low prices. Note thb Address : — W. ZANDER, Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon Billiard Room with 2 first-class Tables upstiirs EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9«7Q. LOW VITALITY." DR. Cm-RCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough acd General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredlents necessary for building up the Hnmanl'rame, and which are con- sidered deficient m tbe above complr ints, viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It caDnot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPEOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m caees of Muscular and Neryouß Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Br, Churchill's aignatare. Price, 4fr, Prepared only by j Swan, Chemist, 12, Rob Castiguonk, Pabi& GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For. Beauty, Style, and.Faohion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, [AND Boots. EX£"AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY, Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Vißites and Fiohus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowerp, Feathers and Bibbous. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 clasp. Latest Drejß Materials, Jersey Veiling, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey PRINTS.- New Canvas Cloths, Zephyrs, Colored Lace, Stripe Bcgattas, X louncing Laces, Mourning Prints, GcC. All the New Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of flew Boots juat opened. Prices cheaper/than ever. Dressmaking Department. This Department is giving universal ANDREW ORR* !



F. Ferrimaa. FORD'S PATENT Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture FOR SHEEP. ! A perfect cure fcr Scour and Lung-Worm (which results from Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. F. FEBKIMAN, ASHBURTON. SLESINGEE'S Rheumatic Balsam. *T*HE greatest drcovery ever yet made for JL the relief of human sufferers from Mus- cular or Nervous Affec ion is SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advertised remedies and all the prescriptions from tie medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralpia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sort from the above atiections, none have been so successful and effectual as aLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Ard why? you will aslr. Because there is no nonsense about it. You are not" asked to swallow so many pills or so many spoonfuls of mixture or draughts, 2, 3, or 4 times a day, or every other day ; or to use hot, cold, shower, or Turkish Baths ; or to take or avoid this, that, or the other food ; or to drink only such and such fluid, and not to drink anything else ; or to take such and such exercise, etc., etc. No 1 Slesinger's Rheumatic Balsam jcquires no such stipulation ! Eat and drink according to your own good sen c, and if you only use the Balsam as directed on each bottle, m one day, and even m less time, or After one or two applications, you are relieved from your pain and sufferings, and you will bless the invent' r of the Balsam. Furthermore, ycu are not asked to repeat the dose, that is to say, to buy another bottle or another box of pills. No I nothing of the sort is wanted. One bottle, although small m appearance, but large m its effect, is qu'te sufficient m the worst of cases, and often rrom 20 to 100 drops, according: to the surface of the complaint, is sufficient for a cure. CERTIFICATE. Moray Place. Dunedin. Mr Slesinger, V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- I have much pleasure m report* gto you that, after having used your Rheu* ratic Balsam m cases of Neuralgia, Acute, And Chronic Rheumatics, 1 have found it really a useful remedy, I have, therefore, no hesitation m recom- mending the same for the above-mentioned cases.-— Yours, etc., C. N. Reimer, Surgeon. F. FEEBIMAtf, AGENT FOE SOEE THEOATS AND CHEST AFFECTION USE Slesinger's Cough Syrup I Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. FOR Infants or Adults suftering from Sore Throat, Colds, C< ughs, pain m the Chest, Laryngitis, Bronchitis or Affections of the Lungs, i r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual remedy. Tt contains no narcotic, and therefore may be used by Children and Adults, F. FEEJTTVTATT, AGENT. IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. 'T'HE following Certificate hit been received i. by Mr S, Slesinger, Veterinary Surgeon : — " Wellington City Tramways, " Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. "Mr Samuel Slesinger, V.S., Dunedin. "Dear Sir, —l have, as you are doubtless aware, used your Horse Medicines for the last three or four years, and have found them Tery valuable. In my opinion your Colic Drinks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cannot be surpassed. " I have great pleasure m recommending your medicines to all horse proprietors. "Enclosed please find order for] 18 dozen assorted medicines. " I am, dear sir, " Yours faithfully, "S. Smith, Manager." F. FEEEIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HOR'E DOCTOR, By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: fpHE Colic or Gripe Drink. —Horses are A very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if ' eglected, this complaint may m a few hours erminate m inflammation, strangulation, - tympanitis, and death. This Colic Draught will- give relief m less than two hours, and often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment of , Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from f addle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Spr?ins, Rheumatism, Windfalls, Swellings, etc If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take weeks to cure The Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hide-bound, Smfeit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, e'c. The Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of Horses die for the want of these Powders, and the owner is none the wiser for it ; and, unless a post niorteui I examination is mr'e, does not know that his Horse suffered from these reptiles. On all occasions, wheu the animal is poor, m low condition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing a worm, give one of tnese Powders night and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Ointment is superior to any other. After using it, he hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof Oils.— The chief cause of Lame- ness m Horses is some injuty or defect m the Foot, which may cause irfiammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as rnflammation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs, These Oils, if used m time, will pi event or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks, Contrac- tion, Quittor, Canker, Corns, Thrush cr Frush, Narrow Heels, Hoof-bound, Navicular Joint Disease, etc., all of which the lioneis subject to, and is liable to fall and endanger the life of his rider. This may be avoided by using this Oil daily, or two or three times a week. Ihe Grease Ointment. — For the cure of Grease, Crown Scabs, Rat-tail, Mallenders and Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may al?o be given m other ailments. The Mange Ointments — May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Diseases of the Skin m the Horse or Dog. It may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoo Oil, being easer of application. By keeping a supply on hand, which costs but very *^c, you can cure your Horses yourself w .inout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- geon. N.B. — Age does not affect. the strength 4uality of either medicine..£JtSrAll the rdicines are sold by F. FEEEIMAK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Sole Agen^