The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1887. THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

The public mind, we notice, is be ginning to be exercised over the ques tion, "Is New Zealand to be repre sented at the forthcoming Melbourne Exhibition ?• Those who take a pessi mist view of the state of the colony — whose very existence is a life-long suf fering from the opinion they have formed that the colony is bowed down under an intolerable burden of debt, from which it will tax all our powers of economy to relieve it, will at once say " No ! We cannot afford it." On the other hand those opponents of the " Lie down and die " policy — who take a more hopeful view of our surround ings, and of the impending re-action which is bound to succeed this present period of depression, say " Yes ! By all means, let us take every advantage of the means offered by the Exhibition, to make our resources and capabilities known to the^ various nations of the world which will be represented there." There is economy and economy. We regret to say a notion is pervading the minds of the great majority of our fellow-colonists, that all "saving" of expense is " economy." This a subtle fallacy — a false economy — to the pi actice of which, it is to be feared, too many fall easy victims. This is more par ticularly noticeable m the southern portion of this island. There, it would be a difficult task to persuade " Sandy " -—to the habit born — that by keeping m his pocket the sixpence which would have realised two sixpences m return, he was not performing an act of true economy of the "right grit." This false economy, however, is not confined to our southern settlers, it prevades the whole colony. It frequently stands out m bold — very bold — relief, ia the proceedings of our local governing bodies, who seem to iorget that there is a kind of economy that has been aptly described m the unacsthetic adage, "Saving at the spiggot and wasting at the bung-hole." Its in fluence is far-reaching. It does not stop at our Borough Councils, our Road Boards, our County Councils; but it stietches out and finds its way into our House of Representatives, and notably into our Legislative Council — more's the pity. At the Adelaide show, New Zealand we believe was not represented by even a single exhibit. This is matter of re gret for, as a young colony, we ought to take every advantage of every opportunity of advertising ourselves. It will, however, be matter for greater regret if our colony be unrepresented at the Melbourne Exhibition where visitors from every civilized nation m the world will throng the courts anxious to learn, otherwise than by book lore — nowadays distrusted — all they can concerning the different colonies com* posing the Australasian group. If New Zealand be isolated what will they think ? That it is a poor ineignificem

colony so destitute of natural resources that it cannot afford to be represented at an exhibition which they have come so many hundreds, aye thousands of miles to see. We confess to entertaining strong, perhaps, even sanguine views, on this subject. It would require, however, something more than the msre logic of the retrenchment of the present hour to convince us that New Zealand would not ultimately reap advantages from being represented at the Melbourne Exhibition, compared with which the cost would be ridiculously incom mensurate. We are perfectly satis fied that an exposition of sped ments of our mineral resources, with which Nature has so lavishly endowed us ; of our products from the semi-tropical regions of the North and from the inhospitable regions of the South j of our manufactures, so successfully competing with those ol the Mother Country ; and, though last not least of views of our sublimely grand, picturesque and lovely scenery, would operate far more powerfully than any policy which Major Atkinson, however, protracted the incubation, could produce, m attracting capital, settlers, and tourists to our colony. We therefore would strongly urge the Government to take measures to have thn colony repreiented at the Mel bourne Exhibition next year. We should have said immediate steps, lor the period for receiving application! for space will close on the 31st of December. Should the Atkinson Goyernment continue m office we have very little hope of this being done. But if, as we trust, Sir Julius Yogel, shall reassume the helm, we feel assured that, seeing of what immense advantage it would prove to our local industries, he will make due provision that New Zealand shall net stand isolated from the rest of the Australasian Colonies.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the B.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Aloorn, J.P., and Mr D. Williamson, J.P., a first offender was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. Daniel Moynihan, for having been drunk m Oaes street, was fined ss, and for .having resisted and aisaulted Constable Sullivan was ordered to be imprisoned for three days. Washington Solly, tho advance agent of the Mammoth Minßtrels, was m town to-day making arrangements for the appearance of the Company here, but owing to other calls they have had to postpone their performance m Ashburton till the first week m November, A full scene rehearsal of " John Barley, oorn " will take place at the Oddfellowß' Hall on Friday night at eight o'olook. About 47 members of the Rifles (under Captain Dolman) and 36 of the Guards (under Captain Sparrow) paraded at last night's Government Inspection. After all the officers had m turn exercised tho two oompanies m a variety of drill, Major Newall, the Inspecting Officer, addressed the men and expressed his satisfaction with the manner m whioh they bad acquitted themselves. He noticed con. siderablo improvement ninae his last visit, and their manual exeroise, etc, was very oreditable. A number of men wero put through aiming and position drill by Sergeant- Major Jones, who also took out a squad for judgiog-distanoe early this morning. In oonsequenae of the duties lovied by Victoria and South Australia on Tasmania products, a strong agitation ia favor of im posing Protective duties is spreading through out the island. A second meeting was lately held at Biohmond. Tho meeting was a large and representative one, and resolutions affirm ing the necessity for protecting farmers' produce was carried. A hospital for animals will soon bo erected m London, and at the same time free diß pensaries will be opened where the horseß, | donkeys, oats, dogs, and birdß of the poor can be treated when ill. ' The manufacture of linoleum ia about to get a footing m Germany. At present there are no more than three factories, though the article has been m England for about twenty years. The Edinburgh Agricultural Show was this year, for tho first time, held without exhibits of cattle. It seems that pleuro.pneumonia is bo prevalent that it wai deemed prudent to keep them all away front the show. The Committee of the Auckland Y.M.O.A. has drawn a shower of printer's ink upon its head bj declaring against the introduction of billiard tables into the rooms "btoaase billiards are played m hotels." It will be remembered that some time ago finds of coins were made on the reef* that fringe the beaoh towards the breakwater. On Sunday two boys named Hoskin and another named iWhitoombo, while on the long reef, discovered two single shillings, a penny, and a halfpenny. The ooins wero very bjaok, but when rubbed it oould be Been plainly what they wero. The money evidently oame from tho wrecks of two vessels that ran on tho reef years ago. — " Taranaki Herald.' Mr John Graves, of Shirbeck, Boston, Lincolnshire, has grown one aore of tobaooo this year, and, being a novelty m the district, it hao been visited by largo numbers of people. The field was planted from June 10th to 15th, Considering that it had only one good rain, it made very rapid growth, and was four feet high when topped on August Ist. Gather* ing for curing began on August 15 tb. Com petent foreign tobaooo growers who have Been it state that is a magnificent orop of tobaaco. Tho responsibility of the officiating clergy, man or magistrate is made muoh greater by the recent amendment to tho New York Revised Statutes relative to the marriage ceremony. Any olergyman or magistrate per forming a marriage oeremony when either of the contracting parties is less than the legal age, whioh is 18 for males and 16 for females, becomes guilty of a miidemeanour, and his liability is not lessened if the patents or guardians are present. The Austrian giant Winkolmeyer, who was fo reoently the wonder of London, is dead. A telegram to that effoot from Vienna states that he died among bis own people, after a brief career of glory at the London music halls. The oause of his death was tuborou loaifl, though, says the ." Daily News," "it might perhaps be more graphically desoribed as goneral running to seed. Those who bad the misfortune to see him at the children's fete m Hyde Park must have read hia doom m his face. His plumed Tyrolean hat towered Above everything m the prospect, but the features beneath it woro hideously wasted. The huge shambling body had no better prinoiple of cohesion than a clothes-hone. The legs seemed to be protesting against the weight of the trunk, and to be painfully divided against themselves as to their angles of junotion io the upper and the lower portions. Poor Winkelmeyer, m faot, was physically a kind of human weed, and his role distinction was m being a weed 9 feet .yghV' H,e w«i pnly 30 y«ri pi age, i 1

Liebig, tbe famous chemist, stated years ago that " more real nourishment can ba had got of a five pound loaf of bread than out of 8000 quarts of the best beer." If the eighty million bushels of grain — the amount used by brewera and others every year m the manufacture of intoxioating- liquors— were made into bread loaves, it is calaulated that it would provide bread enough to supply every amily m the kingdom with four lib loaves every woek all the year round. It is Baid that there are more politician! m New South Wales to-day than any other country oan boast of. " What oornoa after T ? " asked a teacher of pupil who was learning the alphabet. He reoeived the bewildering reply : •' You do — to see 'Lizza ! " Some important alteration is to bo made m the wharfage accommodation at Newoaatle. The coal traffic is to be separated from the goods traffic A twelve year old colored girl has been sentenocd to ba hanged m California for poisoning a white baby she was tired of minding. An industrious, hardworking aocountint at Maitland, N.8.W., is said to have been the luoky holder of Cardigan m a Sydney sweep. Being unable to get rid of it or hedge, he sooopa the pool for £000. The British Medical Journal says that a number of babies have been poisoned by suok ing the green straps of their perambulators. An analytical examination of the straps showed tbe presence of enough araenio m them to kill an adult. Tho Rev Dr Talmage, the great Brooklyn preacher, is to visit Australia during the forth coming Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. £500 will bo paid for any oasa that American Co;'s Hop Bitters will not oare or help. Doubt not. See

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Fire. Auckland, October 19. A fire at Oharlotte street, Eden Terrace, this morning, destroyed two oottages ocoupied by J. W. Sakey and Goo Mlrfin. Sakey's house wps Insured for £190 m the Royal, Mirtin for £50 m the Booth Brltlßb,

POLITICAL NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, October 18. In reference to the rumor mentioned thiß morning to tho effect that Mr Hislop is likely to retire from the Cabinet m favor of Captain Russell. 1 am assured by the last named gentleman that there is no truth m the statement. It is safe, there fore, to say that the rumor is absolutely without foundation.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for Friedlander r Bros ) reports for the week ending Tuea- B day 18 ih October 1887 :— B On Saturday, the 15th Inst, we held * our weekly sale of horses, etc, at our East g street Horae B. zaar. There was a fair a attendance of buyers, but tho bidding w«b 7 not vary|brlsk, few hordes chtn^ing hands. We quotemedium draaght«£l2,£L3,£l7; hacks and light harness horses, £9 10s, '' £8 10 1, £10 10 j. Wo- sold privately during f the week one superior draught mace t "Kate," by •• Prince of Wales," m foal . to " Ben Lomond," to Mr A. Frisby for r £40 ; we also sold a 3 -year-old filly oat of " Kate " In very poor condition to the same buyer at 20 guineas. f Poultry, — Fowls, 2s to 3» 2d per pair. 1 Produce — Der (rents, Oamaru, 3a per . bag ; local Is 3d to 2i 6d per bag ; bath . kidney, 15s per bag ; oat 3, It 8d per _ bushel ; bran, 4s 31 per bag ; fowls whont, 2s 3i per bushel ; flour, 181 61 per bag ; c oatmeal, 3s per bag ; carrots, 2s 3d per * bag ; oheese, 2& to 3i par lb ; mutton, 2d I' per lb ; boof, 2,1 to 2]d per lb ; veal 2d to 3d per lb ; tea, 12a 61 per box ; furni* ture, harness and sundries sold at full prioes. '" At the Ashburten yarde, on Tuesday, '> the 18th loot, about 3300 sheep and 46 a head of cattle came forward. Toero was a fair attendance of buyers, and the prioes obtained show a decided Improvement 0 upon last sales. Fat oroasbreds, lla 6d, 6 11s Bd, 12s 6d, 13i 6d; a grand line of 0 freezers fetched 18s ; orosibred hoggets, y according to quality, fetched 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 6s 6d, 7i sd, 8s 3J, and 9s sd ; 4 tooth crossbred ewes and lambs, 7s 5d to 9s 6d ; 6-tooth wf there, 8s lid ; fat heifers, 8 £4 15a to £5 10a. » -

9 Mr Alfred Hairison reports his weekly sale for Saturday, Octobor 15th, as fol lows : — * Cattle,— A numbor of cows were . yarded, but few sales were made at low prices. • s Pias.— Slips, 7s, 7s 9d, 9s, 10b, 11s Gd to 12s 6d, For these biddings were very ) brick, and better prices were realised than |. during tho last two years. Stores, 5a to 10s 1 Poultry. — Fowls, 2i to 2s 4d ; ducks, • 3e. 1 Produce.— Potatoes, no change ; chick i whout, 2s to 2a 6d ; oats, Is 6d to Is 8<l ; ; sharps, 7s ; bran, 4s 3d ; mutton, 2d ; , hams and bacon, Id, l£d to 4d lb ; veal, 3d ; carcase pork, 2 Jd ; tea, 14s ; carrots, I Is 6d to 2a 6d ; onions, Hd. 1 mPlements. — Hand fire engine, £4 15b; Whitechapel cart. £23 10s ; spring cart, 1 £10 15s ; dray, £5 15s ; roller, £9. Harness.— Suddlo, £2 10a ; side sad dle, £3; set cart harness, £3, etc. Sundries. — A quantity of furniture, a consignment of confectionery, and a large quantity of goodß of various decoriptions, as usual, found a fairly good market.

HOME SCENERY

All tho way from Oxford to Bfohmonc the river (Thames) presents scenes of faultless loveliness ; but the greatest continuous stretch of beauty Is from Ueuloy to Maidenhead, and this is the headquarters' of fashionable life on the river. Maidenhead was first discovered by blase guardsmen quartered at Windsor, who, not knowing what elne to do with their time, took to shoving the heavy and arohalo punts of the fishermen — a feat requiring considerable training and skill. It was found that a trip to Maidenhead, and back to Windsor, 13 mllea, about filled up a day In a heavy punt, and at Maidenhead Bridge the Household Brigade establiihed a club house for itself, whbre it entertains twloe a week its neighbor's wife and its own sister. As time went on, It ocourred to some guardsman of more aotlve mind than the rest, that there was no nectsiary rea ■on why a punt should be heavy and unsightly, and he caused a pant to be built for himself of elegant proportions, with oodarwood for its material. His example was followed first by all other guardsmen, and since then by the rest of the world. Rowing is going out of fashion except for shopboys. Everyone, whether man or woman, who " fancies himself " or herself, either punts, or oanoes, or uses a steam launch. I was at Maidenhead Regatta, where, amongst about 500 craft oontalaing ipeotators, there were hardly a d< z n rowing boajtn. The advantage of the new fashionelln iuch a crowd was obvious. — "Argus."

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[rvutbr's telegrams — copyright.] London. October 17. Every house m Woodford was illu minated m honor of O'Brien, who, held a meeting there on Saturday. Numer ous bonfires were lighted, and 3000 person?, many of whom were armed with sticks, attended the' meeting. Feigned meetings misled the police, and m consequence only a few were present. The telegraph wires were cut to prevent reinforcements being sent for

THE LONDON UNEMPLOYED.

[rBUTER'B TELKGRAM8 — OOPYBIOHT. London, October 17. . A monster demonstration, by the unemployed, took place yesterday m Trafalgar Square, a crowd estimated at over four thousand men being present. A deputation to the Lord Mayor was appointed, which proceeded to the Mansion House. Arrived there, the deputation was received by the Alder man m attendance, who m response to a demand made for work for the un employed, referred them to the work house authorities. On the deputation returning to Trafalgar square, and announcing the result of the interview a number of angry speeches were made by the leaders of the demonstration The mob subsequently attempted to march m the direction of the city, but the police who had been mustered m full strength, barred their piogress, and forcible dispersed the crowd. Several constables and civilians sustained injuries m the collision. Twenty persons were arrested for ob structing the police.

THE MARKETS

[rBUTBB'S TELEGRAMS — OOPYKIOHT.] Melbourne, Ootober 18 The manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Company of New Zealand reports on the local market as follows :— Shipping wheat is m steady demand, without activity, at 3s 4d to 3s 5d per bushel. Malting, barley is difficult to sell, even with a slight re duction m price, 5s to 5s 6d per bushel being the ruling value. New Zealand feed oats, without marked (if any) change m price, at 2s Sd to 2s 9d per bushel ; New Zealand oats, milling descriptions dull of sale, at 2s ad to 2s rod per bushel - } New Zealand oats under bond are quoted at 2s to 2s id per busheL London, October 17. Consols remain at 102^. New Zealand Four per Cent. Inscribed Stock has advanced 10s, and is now qaoted at par. The market rate of dis count is 3^ per cent, or below the bank rate. There is no quotable change m the value of colonial bread stuffs or tallow.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(.BEUTEB'S TBLEQRAM8 — COPYRIGHT. ]

ANOTHER ROYAL PATIENT.

Copenhagen, October 17. Princess Victoria of Wales, who is m company with her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and Princess Louise and Maud on a visit to the King of Denmark, has been attacked by measles.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

London, October 17. This morning the " Post " states, on good authority, that General Boulanger, who is strongly supported m the Cham ber of Deputies and m the army, is. aiming at immediate war with Ger many.

EDUCATION.

Richard Berriedge, Brewer, be queathed ,£200,000 m aid of education m Great Britain.

ARABI PASHA.

It is rumored that Arabi Pasha wi shortly return to Egypt.

THE ENGLISH HARVEST.

Sir John Lawes estimates the harvest supplies at nearly 8,000,000 qrs avail able for food consumers, who, however, will require 18,500,000 qrs m addition.

THE CZAR.

The departure of the Czar from Copenhagen is delayed by measles m his family.

AQUATICS.

Teemcr has challenged Bubear to row on the Thames m January of aside.

RECOVERED.

The Duchess of Cumberland has re covered from her attack of dementia.

THE PAPAL POWER.

The Pope has apponted a Commis sion of four cardinals to arrange a modus Vivendi for restoring the temporal power of the Pontiff. Spain, France, Portugal, Austtia and Germany, have been appealed to on the question, but decline at present to express an opinion.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

The " Morning Post" protests against the apathy of the Imperial Government accepting excuses for the French remaining m possession of the New Hebrides.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbotjbr's tblegrams—copybight.]

A SUBSTANTIAL VERDICT.

JVlel'Pocrnb, October 18.

The case ojf the executors of E. S. Parkes v the Government of Victoria^ wherein the former claimed damages, was concluded to-day, when plaintiffs were awarded a verdict for ;£i3>°oo.

(Reoelred Ootober 19, 1.20 p.m.)

SIR H. PARKES.

v Sydney, Ootober 19

Sir H. Parkes has resigned his seat m the Assembly, as member for St Leonards, but proceeds to seek re elec tion for that constituency for which he will probably be returned unopposed. Sir Henry will retain his position m the Government pending the result of the election!

HAMJPSTEAD SCHOOL

The following is the Inspector's report on this School, examined on September 22 and 23:- Presented, 271 ; absent, 12 ; excepted, 4; failed, 10; paoaed, 121. Percentage of passes, 44 6; percentage of failures, 7 6. Percentage on class Bnbjects, 68; addi tional marks, 76 Average ages of pupils presented — Stan dard VI., 13-6; V., 13*2; IV., 12 8; lit, 11 2; 11., 109; 1., 8 11. The School has passed a Tery good examination, la pass subjects the result! si c very satisfactory. In the olasi and additional groups a large proportion of the work deserves the highest commen dation; Science, Drawing and Geography are exceptionally well taught. The order and attention of the pupils under ex amination were excellent. StandarJs VI,, V.— These classes have been taught with great oare and intelli gence. History i« the only snbjeot that does not reaoh a high level of excellence. Standards IV., Ill— The pnplla In these classes made a veiy fair appeasanoe . Writing and Spelling wore good, Grammar and Geography Tery fair, and Arithmetic moderate, Ih Standard III* tht Reading was good, and the History prodaoed Intelligent answering. The Beading was only moderate In Standard IV. FWe pupils m this class have been withdrawn from Instruction m History j the remain ing five have been faithfully taught by pupil teacher Jamleson. Standard II —The pupil teacher In charge of this class has taught his pnplla remarkably well. It m rare to find such accuracy and finish m the work of 10 young a te&oher. Standard I. — This class presents all the signa of oarefal and intelligent instruction. Merit is less conspicuous In oountinf and objaob lessons than In the other sabjeoti. laf ants.— Writing very good ; reading very fair; counting fair; order and Intelli gence well cultivated «

THE WAITOA FIND

Atjoilind, Ootober 18 Professor Thomas to-day examined a small quantity of staff brought from Waitoa, and unhesitatingly deolaeed the •pecks of gold whioh were found on wuh ing it to be filings. It is Raid that the stuff examined by Professor Thomas wai a portion taken from Waitoa by Mr Dor word, and whioh is to be forwarded to Ohristobncoh, but Mr Durward itatei thrl the dirt brought by him from the field has remained nnder his oare intaot line* he brought it away, and that none of it has baen taken to be tested.

CATHOLICS AND THE EDUCA TION ACT

Wellington, October 18*

The Oatholionof Wellington are about to petition Parliament re the Education Act. The petition aeta forth that Catholics aro required by their faith to hold, and do reasonably and conscientiously hold, that their children should ba taught In aohool religion and morality, along with seeulat knowledge ; that consequently the present purely secular system of education, ai established under the Education Aot of 1887, is utterly repugnant to their con scientious convictions ; that while the/ are compelled to contribute to maintain a system of State education from whioh they derive no adequate advantage, they receive no State aid for the highly organised and most efficient ■ohooli whioh they approve, and which they have ereoted and maintain throughout the colony at great cost and sacrifice, affording thereby sound education with careful moral train ing to thousands of children, and that* practically saving annually for the Stats many thousands of pounds ; that they are of opinion that this grievance would be effectually redreßßod and the finances of (he colony greatly relieved by State granti m aid to denominational sohooli for secular knowledge only up to the required standard under Government inspection*

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, October 18. A deputation of Maori members watted on the .Native Minister to-day urging that certain clauses m the Native Land Ad ministration A«t referring to the renewal of leases of Native lands to Europeans should be simplified. The Minister replied that it was the Intention of Government to introduce a ahort Bill giving effect to their auggeation, and also that Government would bring m a Bill repealing the Grown and Native Lands Bating Act. Mr Pratt orged an alteration In thoie clauses of tht Stamp Act relating to leases of Native landi. He suggested that fees for iuoh leases should either be abolished qy arrangements made to that eaoh fee should be paid by early Initalments during the ourrenoy of the leane instead of on the execution of the deed. The Minister said the request appeared a reasonable one, and he wonld consider the matter, Hokitika, October 18. The Bank of New Zealand has shipped three boxes of gold, 300Q 021. valued at £12,000. The weather, whioh has been a suc cession of gales for the last ten days, preventing all shipping, has now modified, A public meeting to night unanimously oarried a resolution urging the Govern ment immediately to proclaim the Arahur» and Teremakau rivers water courses for the deposit of tailings. The speakers all oonderaned the alternative course of resuming the land. There was mnoh complaint at the apathy of the authorities, as owing to the rivers not being proclaimed, an injunction may be obtained any day, and huudreds of miners thrown out of employment. Dukbdin, October 19, The Oity Gonnoil, In order to take steps for the sake of theatre-goers, are about to request the Inspector of Police to giro Instructions to Constables on duty to inspeot places of Ingress and egress at all performances at halls, theatres, etc., and prevent obstructions. The Presbyterian Church Sustentatfon Fand dividend for nine months it £157. Mr F. H. MpOoy, soljottor, Lawrence, eon of Professor McOoy, of Melbourne, his died very suddenly aged forty -four;'/

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock ropotta for the week ending Saturday, Oct. 16th, •> follows :— Soventeen horses were entered for the days sale. There was a fairly good attendance of farmers and other conntry settlers, bat biddings were slow, neverthe* leas a large proportion of the entry wai sold at Blightly reduced prices as given below. I offered on account of Mr Sibbald hfs draught entire " Yoong Castler»%gh," six years old ; also the thoroughbred entlra 11 Athlete." But biddings not reaohing owners' limits, they were boih passed m; Sipoe the sale I have sold "Athlete" privately at owner's reserve ; and there are offers made for " Young Oastlereagh," which I have no doubt will lead to'a salt*. Out of the ordinary entries eleven were Bold as follows : — Medium draughts, of five and six years old, of a fairly good stamp, £22, £23; ditto, of ratheff • lighter desoription, £15, £17 10s ; thiee year-old, rather light, £16 ; light harneil horses, £6 15j to £8 ; hacks, £3 15i to* ££ ; scrubbers at low rates. The privileges of the Agricultural and Pastoral Show realised as follows;— Publican's Bjoth, No 1, £13 lQs, Mr* Butler ; Publioac's Booth, No. 2, £14, J. Henry ; Oonfeotloaer'B Booth, No. 1, £4 XOd, W. 0. Davis; O>afeatioo«'i Booth, No, 2, £2 10i, W, 0. Dayli,

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Wanted MEMBERS of the Bummer Assembly are informed that {next Danco takes pace Oddfellows 1 Hall, THURSDAY, 8 p.m- 10 99 THE KYLE FIDDLERS.— At the Scotch. Concert, October 38th.; •p RIAL OF JOHN BARLbYCORN.— A J foil Fcoio Rohcaraa) on FRIDAY, 21at, at 8 sharp. 10 112 FIRE Pcreem, nice assortment now m stock ; fr.itn la eaoh. Come and boo. Ladies' Fans, now designs — H, M, Jones WANTED Improvers and Apprentices for DreHßtuakiug. Appiyatonce John Obb, akd Co. 10 100 WANTED Known — Tho Person who took thn tethor ropo and peg from Tancrod street will oblige by putting it b ck as toon as poesiblo to save further trouble. 10 95 HOK SALE— A lot of Empty Casee, Jj cheap.— H. O. Beqerb, Mclford House. WANTED Known.— Melford House is tho Cheapest m town to buy first* class Drapery and Millinery. — H. U. Beokb>. THE PIPES AGAIN . — Scotoh Concert, Ootober 88th, VX7 ANTED known that HAVES & 00 » » hare Large Stocks ou hand. Fo) further particulars see new advertisemen m this isane. _^__ PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghamß, Zephjrs, &c. Groat Tarioty tj choose from.— H. 0 Seqerb, Melford House. ST. PATRICK'S BOYS.— AI the Scotch Concert on Show Night. WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251b5,2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beet Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 6d per doz.; Sperm Candleß, 6d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. ls 6d. — James McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN — Oleagraphs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Ootton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c, at .Mrs Manhibe's Fancy Repository, Saundgrs' Buildings. Willie Brewed a Peok o' Maut.— Cn Show Night. DIABT Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon Ago nt Rises. Seta. Ri=os. Sots, noon dny. M Wedneeday.. 5.16 6.17 2*l7' 0.23 # 24 13 Thursday .. 6.14 6.18 3.0 1.30 25 14 Friday.. .. 5.13 0.20 3.37 2.43 2< 15 Saturday ... 5.11 6.21 4.14 3.58 27 18 Sunday .. 6.9 6.23 4.47 5.13 28 17 Monday .. 6.7 6.24 5.21 6.29 0 18 Tuesday .. 6.6 6.2S 4.58 7.46 1 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old ihines till about 8 o'clook. The Moon at 6 days old nhrncs till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'clcok m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old ahines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old lists about 0 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 dajß old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



Pnblic Noticeg. . HCEVIOBBHOIDTGON2 A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, I ,;Ashbnrton. As Byron Bays — I nover, no, I never. Saw any man bo yellow, How's your liver ? (Yollow Dwarf) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Chriatchurch, March 9th, 1887. lam happy to testify to the valuo of your Liver and Stomachic PiUe, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Gakfobth. Sole Agent for Aohbiirton,- - OHAB. NEaTB, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 16G Alfred Harrison, ADOTIONEEiI, dTOOK AND ESTATF AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sh«r t •— Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicler of all kinds constantly i» Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absenteos managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. &9«nt for tbe Norwich Union Fire In- suranc© Company^ Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O (AUSTRALASIA^} afiFRKD HARRIvSON a i s*°i * 1 1 % h § !!| * I H X « ssj O • p la ssl 3 a. i * If 3°i,s p °. U t> -gig g £j§ I * 1 21* 1 8* 1 TRY KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. CAUTION. NONE is genuine unless our namo is stamped on each tin, and has our Registered Trade Mark, •• Lora Nelson," on the label. TRY KIRKPATBICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE mcst^deliciouß flavorfng for Cold Meatb, Chops, Steaks, Soups, Gravies, &o. &c. HAVES & CO.'S (ireat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Stn.w IJats only 3d Felt Hata were 8b 6d, now Is Grey Culk-o, lsd White Twill, 2sd Blanketß, from 2b 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt] Hats |wereHss 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 6f d Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4Jd Wool Squnres, 6d Tweed Trou tj 1 1 icui 6b 6d Let of Diagona (oats we ©21s now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods numerous to mention m this adverti ment. — ~ In addition to the above, H. & Co. wil during tho Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDEBFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. S 6+29 "



Public Notices. HAVING taken ovec the Giooery and Earthenware Departments of tbe Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALOORN, I will continue those Branches I of the Business m the same Shop for the {■ present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Mannfaoturera whlcb enables ma to SELL at a PRICE that defiti competition. I Intend, as formerly*, making TEA my ipec.i"'y. COFFEE ground daily on the Promises. Qaallty combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. ] 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. 1 " ■— ' i PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HO. CRAIGHEAD has great plea- , sure m intimating to tho Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G. Craighond into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be cnrried on under the style or firm of H. and E. Cbazohbad. T)KFERRING to the above, H and E X\i Craiqhead beg to announce to the Pnblic of Ashturton 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-class fit and workmanship, to merit a continuance of t a patronage so liberally bestowed upon , c predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 2 Tancred street, Ashbnrton. T. Hoult's PORK SHOP IS REMOVED TWO DOORS HIGHER UP BAST ST. Call and See Him. GOOD SITTING ROOM FOR j YIBTTORS. FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAB just received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLERB' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Pods; various priceß, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lineß, Hooks, Reels, Gut and Gut Lines, W.P, Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Beason. Fishing Licenses for the Ash- burton County can ulso be obtained from him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will bo sold at very low prioes. Notb the Address : — W. ZANBEB, Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Boom with 2 first class Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9°70 LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lima is prescribed by the faculty.for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m tbe above complHnta, viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Or. Churchill's Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m onees of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Br, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub Cabtiglione, Pabis. GEAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For Beauty, Stylo, and Fashion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, •AND Boots. EX "AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shupes. Handsome Visites and Fichus richly i trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowers, Feathers and Bibbons. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florenco Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 clasp. Latest Dreas Materials, Jersey Veilings, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Cashmeres, <tc. PRINTS.- New Canvas Clothe, Zephyr*, Colored Lace, Stripe Begattas, Flouncing Lacen, Mourning Prints, &c. - All the New Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of Wew Boots junt opened. Prices cheaper^than ever. Dressmaking Department. \ This Department is giving universal satisfaction. FitandSiyle Guaranteed. \ Pnccs;to suit the times. * ATOEEW ORK, \



P. Ferriman. FORD'S PATENT j Scour and Lnng-Wonn Mixture : FOR SHEEP. P A perfect cure fcr Scour and Lung-Worm ( (which results from Scour). ' * JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. J F. FEERIMAN, ASHBURTON. , FOR SOBE THROATS AND ( CHEST AFFECTION USE Stager's Cough Spp! Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. EOR Infants or Adults suffering from Sore Throat, Colds, C- ughs, pain m the Chest, Laryngitis, Bronchitis or Affections of tha Lungs r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual reme 'j. It contains no narcotic, and therefore may be used by Children and Adults. P. FERRIMAN, AGENT. IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. THE following Certificate h»» been received I by Mr S, Slesinger, Veterinary Surgeon : — " Wellington City Tramways, •• Wellington, 23rd May, lIS7. "Mr Samuel Slksingkr, V.S., Dunedin. "Dear Sir, — I bave, as you are doubtleis aware, used your Horse Medicines for the last three or four years, and have found them Tery valuable In my opinion your Colic Driflks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cannot be lurpaesed. "I nave great pleasure m recommending your medicines to all horse proprietors. "Enclosed please find order for|j 18 dozen assorted mediants. " I am, dear sir, 11 Yours faithfully, «S. Smith, Manager." F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. SLESINGER'S Rheumatic Balsam. THE greatest discovery ever yet made for 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 the medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralgia, 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. And why ? you will ask. Because there is bo 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, er every ether 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 tike such and such exercise, etc., eiC No I SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM ■equires no such stipulation 1 Eat and drink according to your own good sen c, and if you only use tho Balsam as directed on each bottle, m one day, and even m less time, or «fter one or two applications, you are relieved frOm your p«in and Bufferings, and J'OU will bless the invent* r of the Balsam. | Furthermore, you are not asked to repeat the dose, that is to say, to Vuy 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 quite 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 hare much pleasure m report* gto you that, after having used your Rheu» <iatic Balsam m cases of Neuralgia, Acute, md Chronic Rheumatics, 1 have iound 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. FERRIMAN, AGENT EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HORSE DOCTOR,| feßy using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: THE. Colic or Gripe Drink. — Horses ftre very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if "eglected, this complaint may m a few hours ■Jerminate 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 Saddle, 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 Tbe Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hicc-bound, Surfeit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Xidney 8 , 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 Ihe wiser for it ; and, unless a post mortem examination is ma J 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 ether. After using it, 'he hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is le/t. The Hoof Oils.— The chief cause of Lame- ness m Horses is some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause inflammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as : nfhmmation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs, These Oils, if used m time, will prevent 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 hone is 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 jreek. The 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 also 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 c Oil, being eas'er of application, * By keeping a supply on hand, which costs but very 1 "U!e, you can care your Horses yaarself * .tnout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- Teon. N.B.— Age does not affectlthe strength quality of. cither medicine.jflj, fy AH the tdicines are sold by F. FERRIMAN, i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, *9kAscm,| +