DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon afc. 3Jdays old shines tilljabout 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days^old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olcok m the morning. The Moon at 12 days' old sbinea from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines til morning. The Moon at 27 days bid rises about i a.m. and shines till sunrise.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1887. STEAM FIRE ENGINE,

The. question of procuring a steam fire engine for Ashburton seems to be commencing to agitate the public mind, and a requisition to the Mayor, asking him to convene a meeting of burgesses to express their views on the subject, is meeting with a favorable reception. We are afraid that their action may be looked upon m the light of «• locking the stable door after the steed is stolen "—just a little too late. It is to be regretted that they did not move m the master before the resolu tion was passed at the last meeting of the Council—" That the Council pro ceed to procure a steam fire engine (as recommended m the Fire Brigade Committee's repori) when is guaranteed by subscription." That resolution undoubtedly empowers the Council to procure a steam fire engine when the is guaranteed m sub scriptfons, even m opposition to an almost unanimous desire on the part of the burgesses m the opposite direc tion. We do not, however, suppose that the Council would push nvatters to such extremes, and we shall not be surprised m the event of the requisition being signed by a sufficient number of burgesses to find that his Worship accedes to the prayer of the requisition and convenes the desired meeting. Even were the Council not disposed tt> be bound by any resolution passed unless the burgesses mustered m great farce, ard the resolutions were carried unanimously, still, the rafeeting would not be without good results. There may be, and doubtless are many mis apprehensions, misconceptions, or mis taken notions floating about with regard to cost of maintainingengine, sufficiency of water supply for the whole township, and the intentions of the Fire Insurance Association, which would doubtless be removed by the advocates of the scheme, who would most probably attend with statistics, data, etc., sufficient to cet at rest any doubts on these important points. This would have a beneficial effect, as it would tend to remove any misgivings or heart-burnings the burgesses might entertain on the subject. '

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A petition is being circulated and is getting largely signed, requesting the Mayor to call a pablio meeting m order to allow the bnr- ' gesses to consider the question of proouring a steam fire engine for Ashburton, It will be ' i remembered that the Borough Council at its > < last meeting determined to purchase an . engine, should £200 be forthcoming m i private Bubßoriptions. i The " Trial of John Barleycorn," under ' the auspices of tile Ashburton Good Templar Lodges, will be presented at the Oddfellowß* Hall this evening. ' It will be notiood by advertisement that the Eobin Hood combination will play here to-morrow and Thursday evenings. The company, whioh we understand oonsista of Christohuroh artistes, has on several oooa. Biona performed m the Cathedral oity with great credit to itself, and doubtless will seoure well-filled houses on the occasion of its visit to Ashburton. The Spring meeting of the Ashburton Raoing Club takes plaoe tomorrow and on Thursday. The fields are large, and should the weather be favorable, good sport can confidently be anticipated. The following are »El Mahdi'a " tips : — Handicap Hurdle Bace : Mainboom, 1 ; Effigy, 2 ; Matnmoo, 8. County Plate : Opera, 1 ; Temuka, 2 ; Nelly, 3. Aohburton Oup : Bavenseraig, 1 ; Jack 2 ; Quibble, 3. Time Trot : Gipsy, 1 ; Jimmy Brown, 2 ; Chantioleer, 3. Spring Handi oap: Jack, 1 ; St. Agnes, 2 ; Oliver Orom well, 3. The " London Telegraph " has a daily cir. oulation of 280,000, and its yearly profits are estimated at £500,000. This paper is said, by all financial authorities, to have a reserve of £6,000,000 invested, producing an income whioh can be used at any time for an extra expenditure, like a great war, or a fight against competition from any new newspaper enterprises. The "Dunedin Star" says:— We learn from an English journal to hand that a new departure has just been taken by the Ancient Order of Foresters, whiob, if generally fol. lowed, will largely supplement hospital work throughout the country. The Midland Courts of the Sooiety have ereoted and opened*,* self-supporting covalescont hospital, where members who have suffered a long term of sioknesa may be cent free of charge, and with, out any burden being placed on charitable funds or publio money. The movement promises to be one of the most successful which the Foresters have undertaken. A plucky and praiseworthy aot was per formed by Mr Frank Arbon, fourth officer of the s.s. Tarawera, as the vessel lay at the Qfoeen's Wharf, Melbourne, lately. One of the seamen, a man named Hiobolßon, had fallen overboard while engaged m painting the side of the vessel, and though three lifebuoys were thrown to him, none of them reaohed him. At thi3 juncture Mr Arbon jumped into the river and swam to the spot where Nicholson waß struggling. Seeing, however (says the "Melbourne Herald"), that he could not reach the place m time to effect a rescue, he seized one of the lifebuoys, and, raising m the water, threw it clean over the upraised hands and armß of the just disappearing eailor. The feat was most cleverly done, and reflected the greatest credit on Mr Arbon's coolness and Raotivity as! an experienced swimmer. The effect of this smart manoeuvre was to keep Nicholson afloat until the arrival oi the ferry boat, when he was pioked out of the water m an exhausted-condition. The spectators were loud m their praises of Mr Arbon's action. The Bwollen and turbulent etate of the Yarra at the time rendered the task of saving life a particularly risky and dangerous oae. An aore of barley near Warrington, after being attaoked by the Hessian fly, oould be carried away m a wheelbarrow. Statistics show that about 6,000,000 dollars worth of American agricultural maohines have been sold m Germany m the pant ten years. Taiwh&nga was bo annoyed at members of the House of Representatives rising to points of order that he rose to a " point of waste of time." The hon Maori member's witticism oreated roars of laughter. During the last century one hundred lakes m the Tyrol have subsided and disappeared. In the yea* 1886 the receipts of the Oorpo ration of London were £732,697, and the oxperrditnre £703,895, leaving a balance m hand of £28,802.

Manuel Barrunt and wife, of Matamaroas, Mexico, recently celebrated the eightieth anniversary of their wedding. The husband is 102 and the wife 96. A terrible aeoident has happened at New* oaetle, New South Wales. A. woman named Moloolm, whose husband is employed on a dredge, was lighting a fire when sparks flew into a tin of kerosene carelessly plaoed near the grate. A fearful oxplosion took place, and the woman and her child were burnt to death. There arc said to be 900 empty houses 10 Auckland. A Chinese Iheatro ia being built m New York. Buenos Ayres is to have a new theatre that will accommodate 4000 spectators. The «ost is estimated at £600,000. Dr Morell McKenzie'a bill for services to the Crown Prince of Germany is about 54,000 marks, or a little more than £2300. The first Italian lady who sang In publio m England was Franoosca Margherita de L'Epine, who appeared m various operas m 1993. The city of Smyrna, m Asia Minor, is celebrated fdr its beautiful women, the descendants of Europeans who have inter? married with Greek and Jewish women. The amount of money invflsted m SavJn.g&< Banks and Building and Provident Sooiettes m England was put down at £30,000,000 m 1810, and £160,000,000 ia 1886. While the Lancashire and Yorkshire Ootu« paqy showed an increase of £8000 from the passenger traffic m Jubilee week, the Gwat Northern lost £16,000 and the Great Western £20,000.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Hawera, November 21, J Mr O Major has been re-eleoted Miyor unopposed. WfLiINQTON 1 , November 21. Mr Henry Anderson, journalist, has laid two informations m the Magistrate's Court against Mr W. O. Nation, proprie tor of the "Walrarapa Standard," 4 charging him with criminal libel. The articles complained of were published m the issues of the " Standard " of the 12».h j and 26 h Septemb r last, under the hoad iug of " Red Herrings " and " The three ♦i'a, an Incomplete farce" respectively. The oases will probably be set down for hearing In the Wellington Court on Wed nesday night. At a special meeting of the A .he^asara subscribers to-night resolutions wire passed disapproving the proposal of the Committee of the Institution purchasing a large quantity of new books and exaout ing a bailment over them for seoarlty to the sellers ; alto, that no expenditure m any one year m connection with the library be made whioh cannot be fully borne by the revenue of that year. Greymouth, November 21. McOaffary, a miner m the Wallsend mine, was fojared In the pit to-day by a prop falling on him. It Is feared bis skull has been fractured. He has bean unconscious ever since three this after noon. OhristohurCH, November 21. Mr C Louisaoo has been elected M*yor of G'urietoburon, without opposition. Mr J. Neate and Mr E. Satter ware nominated for the Mayoralty of St. AJbans. Dunedin, November 21. The entries for the \. and P. Society's Show give an iuomase of 111 over last yefer, prino pally la sbeep and implements. Horses and Ayrshires give a decrease. The to al number of entries Is 1226.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB—

MARRIED V. SINGLE.

A cricket match " Married v. Single," was oommeaced laat Saturday afternoon on tho Domain Recreation Ground, with the following rpsult. The game will be concluded next Saturday at 2 p.m. Married — Ist Innings. Simpßon, b Jaraeßoo ... ... ... 5 Mamwaring, o b Buchanan ... 0 Denshire, c Strange, b Jameson  2 Walmesley, run out 21 Andrews, c Jameson, bA. Fooks ... H Flower, b Wroughton 0 J. Fooks, rnn out , ... 8 Barrow, b Merewether.., ... ... 0 Hawson, b Jameson 8 Kneen, run oat , , ,„ ,9 &°ll, b Buchanan . ... , 1 Pennington, not out ... ... ... 0 Murgatroyd, b Buchanin ... ... 0 Hoskins, b Buchanan ... ... ... 0 Byeo , § Total 66 Single — Ist Inningfs, Hargreavoß, o Uawßon, b Walmealey 2 M ore, cS.wle, b Walmeßley... ... 13 Merewether, run out ... > ... 1 E. Buchanan, b Walmeeley 4 A. frooka, b Andrews 16 Strange, b Andrews ... 4 Wroughton, b Ad drewa 4 A. Buchanan, b Walmesley , 2 Jameson, b Walmesley 7 Bramley, b Andrews 9 Chapman, not out ,„ ... ,".10 Sawle, run out .... , 4 Rogers, b Andrews 0 Byeß .. ... 2 Total ... ... 78

SHAW AMD LILLYWHITE'S TEAM.

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Brisbane, November 22. The orloket matob, Shaw and Lilly white's Eleven v Eleven of Queensland, resulted In a victory for the visitors of ten wickets.

Wellington, November 21. The Phwnfx beat the Star m the Cup oonteat b> six wickets, Dryden for the latter made 33 ; total, 69. The winners h»d 54 to get. The Phoenix also won the Junior Cup match against the Midland by 1 wicket, having had 42 runa to make, and two. wicket* only o f»I

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

[FBOM OUR OWN COBRIBPONDENT.J

Wjmhq oh. N-ir-mber 21

THE EDUCATION QUESTION.

Mr Joyce, member tot L>tte)ton, it interesting himself In the education question and the effect the proposed policy of the Government will have or 'be system. He has given notioe to ask shortly whether they intend to abolish Education Boards and Schools Oommitteee al»> how it la proposed to increase the school ago to six years and yet make pro vision by whloh country schools' shall not be closed m coneequenoe of the de crease of receipts. CANCER IN CATTIE Mr March snt, the indefatigable mem ber for Taranaki, has been enquiring into the effects of cancer In cattle upoa popu lation, and has ascertained thac from 1879 tn 1886 there was an increise of from 2 03 to 363 per 10,000 or 40 per cent, He has, therefore, notified bis intention of asking Government if they will make erquiry as to whether the existence of oanoer m cattle is dangar oas to health, and if co whether Govern mpnt will consider what steps should be taken to deal with the question. W UHEMTXOYEP. The unemployed question Is being brought before tha House m a more practical form than formerly m the shape of resolutions which will come up for dis cussion ou the motion for going Into supply. Mr Joyce has given notice of motion providing for the expenditure of a Bum of £50,000 on neceeaary public works m the vicinity of the four large towns — Auckland, Wellington, Christ ohuroh and Donedin — m equal sums of £12 QOQ. The works as proposed consti tute priuotoally laying double rails on lines near the towns, which is thought will be more eifcaoioup to relieve distress than to send men into the country, Mr Lovestara is also moving m the tafeie dhrootiou, but he, to addition, wishes provision made for the unemployed m the vioinity of Nelson. BRltfr MENTION. To-night being tor private members' bcwineia only was more dreary than usual, but a number of looal Bills were pushed on a atage. Mr Joyce wIU aak Government on Thursday if it is intended to require offioera entitled to pensions to retire from the publio service. Petitions for ooncesstoia to Roman Oatbo'io Schools were presented to-day by Messrs W. P. Reeveu, Monk, and Ormond. The Premier moved to-night to take Wednesday m future for Government business. The third reading of the Wans?anui Harbor Bill was agreed to by 37 to 3G this evening; Government Intend to support Mt Samuel'a prop&B*l for a Committee t enquire into *he New Plymouth Harboi Board matters. Sir G. Whltmore Bhortly goes to Eag land t,»d will live there permanently, i Dr Newman is lea ler of the " Youne New Zealand Party ■' m t,hf> Houae. I

EXPORT OF N.Z. TIMBER.

Inveboakoul, JS ovomber 21. Mr A. Tapper, timber merchant, some time back remonstiated with the Victorian Government on the unfairneps of placing a duty of 2a 6d per 100 ft on all New Zea land timber cxc pt kauri, and urged that no distinction should be made. He is now informed that red pine one inch and over (undressed) will bo admitted duty free into Victoria, Mr Tapper thinks this includes white pine, although the memo does not state bo, the Victorian authorities appearing to be somewhat hazy on the subject.

FIRE AT HAMPSTEAD

A NAKROVV ESCAPE.

A fire occurred at Harap«teacl early thi» morning, by which a lean-to, con taining two rooms, and owned and oooupled by Mr Peter Stewart, was destroyed, the occupant very narrowly escaping with his life. The hou-e was situated near the Hampstead Sohool. Mr Stewart went to bed about his usual hoar last night, and shortly after midnight he was awakened by the crackling of fire, and found the hoase m fltmep; Jamplng oat of bed he endeavored to make his way oat by the. door, but war beaten baok by the flames. He than tamed hl« attea tton to tho window, the only available means of exit, and as there waß no time to be wasted ha looking for the oa'oh he dished his fis>. ihroagh the gUfl« t severely cattiau hid hand and arm, however. He managed to make bis esoape by the window, but m addition to the oats he had received from the broken glnss, his face and arms were much scorched and bnrnt. The tenement by thh tima was a mica of S. mes, and ac it was hopeless to pndeavor to bbvp aoything, and as Mt Stewart was suff ring maoh from the icjarieß he had unstained, he made his way, m his nightolothea, to De L »ahy'a to yet bin harts attended to, Constable O'Sallivan and two or three neighbors shortly afterwards arrived on the scene, and as no trace of Mr Htewart coald be fonnd the very gravest apprehensions as to his safety were felt, and the Constable had made arrangements to have the ruins of the building examined, as coon as the work could be undertaken. Happily, however, ail doubts were set at rest, by Mr Stevrart putting m an appearance at the Polios Station, act soon as the doctor had dressed his injuries. The fire bell was not rung, and conse quently the Brigade did rot turn out. It appears that a lad went to rine the fire bell, but ho fell into the error of going to the Fire Brigade station m Burnett street, instead of to the bell tower at the Wakanui road. There is a tower at the former place, but no bell, and conse quently no alarm was given Mr Stewart loßt all his effects, inoluding a new saddle, watch, clothes, etc. , by the fire, he jnst managing to escape m his night clothes Had he been a few seconds later he must have inevitably perished. The building was insured for £50 m the Noith British office, but this amount will not anything like cover the loss. How the fire originated is » mystery.

POLITICAL NEWS.

(From our Correspondent.)

Wellington, November 21

The all-absorbing topio of conversation >«day hue, of course, been tha " Ball " rtSole on the drunkeonean of the New aaland Parliament, and It is felt on all anda that the matter cannot be allowed > rest where It la. The article, part of hioh I wired to yon thia morning, aaya le New Zealand Parliament is the most runken of any la the Austaalssian >lonies. This, of course, la a slander, bnt whilst it ia unnecessary to argue m what degree the charge 'a true many members feel that th*t they oannot allow themselves to remain under tho stigma, and are anxiouß that it should be re* mored even at the risk of fixing the oharge on individuals, and from one of this number it is rather expected seme* thing will fall which will have the eff-ct of bringing the matter before tho House. On the other hand, there are man} who are anxions to silence all questioners, and treat the article with contempt, and disappoint tho writer of the notoriety which he seeks. The editor of the " Bell " is Mr G M Reed, formerly of the " Otago Daily Times" and " Auokl*nd Herald " M Mitch?lson, the pnsjnt fnlnter of PubHo Works, is pan pro prietor of the * Bel)," and it ia rumored this mo ning that h" bad telegraphed in*>t,runti' na to Auckland to have the d-lioqjent editor'a aervloa riiap-nabd •fi'h, and that- the paper sh<*ald make a fall »pol"gy to Pdrliam-jctin this evening's issue. If this were done, it was (nought ;he matter would blow over However true thta may be, I oannot cay, but it is andersto d that np to half-past five this evening no word had been received of any apology made by the paper, The House meetß this evening for oonaid >%. tlon of looal BiUa, and expectation I'd rife as to what may transpire Id. this most unsavoury matter. Some days ago it was rumored that Sir Q Grey intended to bring before the House the charges made by Sir J. Yogel, and there ia some sort of dread that Sir George may thia evening Introduce a diaouaaion on the •• Bell " attiole, and the oharg'es therein contained. Thla evening Mr Joyoe gave notice to move that an equal earn of money be set down for expenditure m the employ ment of the unemployed on publlo works ia or near the citlea of Auokland, Wei- Hnpton, Ohriatcharch an 1 Dunedln. Mr Levestam created some amusement by immediately following with a notice of motion for a sum of money for the un empoyed. In constructing a road near Nelsou, Later: I have just been informed thac at a Cabinet meeting thia afternoon the Government decided to take no action m reference to the "Bell" article levying charges of drunkenness against the Speaker, The direqtora of the ••Bell" Company were to meet at four o'clock this afternoon to decide what aotion they should take m the matter. The House ha« now, 8 p.m., leaohed the orders of the day, bo that it la not likely anything will orop up to-night. The Wanganni Harbor Bill Is under dlsouaßion, aud is being stonewalled by Dr Newman. The dootor has announced his lntabtlon of speaking for come tipie. It ia not likely that much business will bo done fcO'njghfc,

Wellington, November #2. A deputation re relief of Qpown tenanta and those under Sqhool Qormnjeslonerß, etc., waited on the Premier and the Minister of Lands laafc night. Present-— Menara MeuaJeo, M.L.0., Oowan Joo. MoKensle, Valentine, Oadman, Mar chant, Hodgklnuon und T. MoKenzta. After the memterß had urged tha olalms of the. tenants, the Premtec said he and the Minister of IpncU) thoroughly under stood the argonoy of the oase and would In a few daya Inform the deputation la what way they purposed to nce)t the,o»se

THE WAITOTARA PETITION.

Wellington, November 21. In oompllanoe with an order of HTi Honor the Chief Justice, Mr Bell filed to-c'ay m the Supreme Court the particu lars of the nature of the corrupt and Ulegal pr notices which are charged la general terms m the petition of the Hon John Bryce and Messrs D. Peat and J. R. Somerville against the return of Mr Oeo. Hutchison for Waitotara. The notithners say : (1) With reapeot to the oharges m the Bth paragraph of the petition, the "treating" therein charged h the supplying of meat, drink, enter tainment and provisions gratis to voters And others m the electoral district: of Waitotara at a pabllchcuse fn the Btine district, and the supplying of meaty drink, entertainment and provisions gratis to voters and others before, atxtlpjt, and after meetings held by the respondent, or meetings held .by the respondent's com mittee within the eleotoral district. (2) With respect to the oharge m the 11th paragraph of the petition, the oharge Is made under Section 15 of tho Corrupt Practices . Prevention Aot, 1881, and the illegal praotlces m the 38th paragraph referred to are the Illegal practices speclfioally oharged In other paragraphs of the petition. (S) With respaoi to tht 12th paragraph of the petition the oharge is (a) that the respondent expended In securing h?s eleotlon Urge snmi of money In excess of the monies authorised by the sobndules to the Corrupt Practices Pre* ventlon Aot, 1881 ; (b) That the said monies, or part or parts thereof, were so expended for the purposes of varloui corrupt and illegal praotioes alleged m the petition.

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

, The monthly meeting o£ this Board was held on Friday, November 18th. Present— Messrs J. Grigg (Chairman), 8. Holland, J. Williams, J. Bishop, and At Dawson, CORRESPONDENCE Letters were read (I) From the Gold stream Road Board, stating that a meeting would be called to consider the proposed works on Surveyor's road ; m the mean time any work done by the Longbeaoh Board would be at its own cost—lt was pou ted out that tbis was the only road crossing the Hinds which bad a traffio bridge, and that on the Longbeaoh Bide a metalled road had been made to the river, but on the Goldstream side it waa impassible m the wet season. It w»a re solved to apply to the County Council to vest the control of that portion of tha road -'ividingrthe two districts m this Board (2) From Manager N.Z.L. and Trust Company, asking the Board to reconsider the matter of giving relief to the storm water on tho Mill road, — It was resolved to again write to the County Council, asking them to widen the swing panels on the drain crossing the road opposite* Davieß' late property. stravKvoa's bbpobt. The Surveyor reported as follows .*— (1) Floodwater, Flemington and Tinwald Distriots: In coDJunotion with Messrs Holland and Bißhopand the County Engineer, a thorough inspeotion was made*bf the watercourses above Tinwald. As the matter was well explained m the report presented by the Engineer to the Oounoil at its last meeting, it is unnecessary for us to enter into details ; we may say that we consider th« making of a storm water channel along the Timaru Traok the only feasible way of giving relief to the distriots .affeoted, and m thia your Committee oonours. Sinoa bar visit another flood has occurred* almoßt worse than the previous one, as we Inspected a good portion of the diairiot. During this we have been able to judge of the capabilities of the creeks and drains to carry the flood water. It is quite apparent that the present means are insufficient to oarry even a portion of the floodwaters that we have been having this season. We consider that it almost requires canals to give relief. Anyhow we are inolined to believe that it would. pay the country between Longbeaoh Road and the river Asbburton to acquire sufficient land and have Taylor's Creek, Ford's Creek, and Dawson's Creek widened to a sufficient extent. (2) Beach Road: The metalling of portion* of this road has been completed. (3) Waterton Road : The temporal* bridge over Tay'or'B Creek Beems to have suffered from the late flood. When inspected, the water was too high to ascertain its position* but we instructed the maintenance man to put it right as quiokly as possible. (4) Surveyor's Road: A considerable quantity of water haß been coming over this road and has washed out a sill bridge. We would ask authority to have piles driven and ♦he bridge replaced. Seventeen chains ot drain near the bridge have been oleanedont* (5) Brown's Road: With Mr Holland wa inspected this road. As with most tt th« othera m the dis riot, it Buffers txwr* ft Juner abundance of water, more esp^ oiaU y 'JJ^ top ana lower end ol ibr. -~la y V. " *w «£«?„■ ?r we BhoQld weommana end requires a f or d\ but we suppose the SKSS*^'"" tllißfor a SSS'^ 3 * 6 itattfa e lower end. A ion. waerp.ole quantity of water lays on the road, sut there is no way of making an outlet, for when it would be required Ford's Creak tg enable to take more than half, of that if the water that should go down it. (6) Graham's Road : We have arranged to have the work at Lysaght's Creeks done. We no'ice that a large quantity of flood water comes into the creek at Griffith's corner ; m fact, more than it is able to carry. We think this is owing to all the water between tbia creek and Wood's Creek being drained into the former; forinstanoe opposite Hyland'u we notice there is a wateroonree cross the road, but is prevented from carrying anything, owing to the fences and road formation. (7) Boundary ana MoLennan'a Roads * The Bridges on these roada have been repaired. (8) The maintenance man's diary lies ou the table. Clause I.— -Resolved to writ© to County Council approving of the Engineer's scheme, and asking that steps be taken to carry it ont. Clause 2.— Resolved that work be done, also that a lai-ge shallow ford between oonorete culvert and bridge be made. Clause 4 .—lt was ipsolvtd .%> stop the water-race antil proper provision had beea made to regulate the supply at the intakov and the raoea along the road properly* raude and the fords attended to.-~T.ha, ; Surveyor waa instructed, when practicable to have portion of road at each end*' metalled.

Clause 6.— Surveyor to t&v^x\ &t .'aoxe meeftng where it is dabble to make fordbaorosß the road ; also, write to the Lounly Council the necessity of havinjr the water-race at Avenall's deepened, BCDNDAR? ROAD. It was lesolvedjp expend £LQ hj pro tectiva worVacm Boundrry roaa the over m'lbnnVs boad. Surveyor to report ou bridge near Bridges, etc. Surveyor s to call tenders for bridges on Waterton and Wheatatone roadef and tord on Beach Road t»t « , BEPDTATION. My Small wafted on the Board with ! reference to Bhiftiug the ford on Terrace road to the natural water-courae lower down He said the property holders attected were agreeable to the change.— It was resolved to continue the drain and make a ford. ACCOUNTS. #ftft^ r p A B f a l ac ™ m s a *?. the amou at of x>ob 16s lid, the Board adjourned.

THE ASHBUKTON GtJAKDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1887



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Purify the blood, cleanse the atomaob, and sweeten the breath with Hop.Bitters Amerioao <"k>.'e only genuine Bead. SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.—In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :_ Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, sayß m an editorial published m the " Clinical Record " :—" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond, ing to scientific tests." Another oonoootion called 4' Refined Extract of Euoalyptus " has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects. That gentleman oommunicateß at a meeting pt the AJediQal Society of Viotoria, that a ohild living at Fi zroy beoamo most seriously indisposed through its use. In another pase a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that phe suffered oruelly from the effebts of the Bauie ponpootion. To guard the high reputa- tioh of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above facts, and desire the public to e.xeroise nreoautipn when bujiae-*-



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HoUiOWAt's Ointment a;nei P^lls.— A fre. quent cause of gaut and rheumatism is the inflammatory otate of tha blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility, A few doses of the pills taken m time are an effectual preventive againßt gout and rheu- matism. Anyone who has. an attack of either "hould use HolJoway'a Qintment alao, the powerful aotlon of whioh, combined with the operation of the pills, must infallibly effeot a cure. These pills act di^Qtlx on the b.lood, whioh they purify and improve. Saving onoe yubduod {ha Wv^rity oi these diaeaaea. porsoveranoe with the ointment, aftert oijj^nt ing the affooted joints, with mm fcrine'will



S Quiet nenre and balmy aleep m Hop Bitters f sleepless ladiei and iayalWß. Ameiioan WH* ft* «««*»•. Hollo* * UIWOW



• Bodoh on Cobns."— Ask for Wella' " Rough on Corns." Quiok relief, complete, permanent owe. Corue, ■warfce, bppiooß. & ohiwjjtp and if\i^it9,



Wool. Wool. OUR OPENING SALE FOE THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACB EAELY IN DECEMBEB. H. MATSON & CO., 11*73 ASHBURTON,



Wanted. "TTTANTED Known.— That HAVES Yy and CO. have a splendid lot of White Embroidery Robes at 14s, worth 21b. _______JL__- FOB SALE— A lot of Empty Oases, cheap. — H. C. Segekb, Melford House. PRINTS, Prints— Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephj rs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H, O Seqers, Melford House. WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILL'NG box of choice Christ, mas and Yew Year Carda Envelopes in- cluded. — H. O. Begem, Melford Houaa. WANTED Known.— For Sale, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint Gum, Red Gum, and Silver Wattle Tree S«edß, locally grown, and raved t this Season ; also Turnip Soeds; just arrived, ex s.s. Rimutakft.— J. Scaly and Co , Seedsmen, Eapt Street. llfGl WANTED OABH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251b5,2s 6d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Ooffae and Milk, Is per tin; Cocoa atvd Milk, la. per tin ; Vestas, 5d per doz ; Cornflour, 4i per lb ; tin Fruits, Is ; Crockery, Ironmongery, eto. — At James MoGregob's, Tailored Street, oppoaite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at jAbs Manhibe's Fanoy Repository, Saunders' Buildings WANTED Known— To the Ladies of Aehburton and surrounding districts, th*t an experienced monthly Nurse is deiirona of eagagement. Good references can be given. Address — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Asbburton. 11 18 "TTTANTED Known— Wells ionk, with W pnrnp and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pumps, Ranges and honse-smlth work j fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and ranger cleared, 3s. Registers Is 6d eaoh All orders punctually attended to. Note address, H. Dudley, Moore street, Ash- barton. 11 22



[AGAIN VICTOBIOUS}: THE latest Honors— first prize— Gold Medal and 500 francs awarded to the Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial, at Melon, m France. MoOormick Wood-fume 2nd, Hornsby 3»& The " Cultivator and Country Gentleman " cays :— " The trial at Melon waa a grand success. It was attended by the Frenoh Cabinet Minister of Agrlohlture, and the Department Director, as well as irany other French Government officials. M. Vaasille'fe, Inspector-General of Agriculture, having personal dlreptlpn." The result has been published m the leading American dailies — east— west — north and south — m the following cable despatch, which was clipped from the • New York Tribune," of Ilth A gnstj 1987 :— " A GoTerntnent HaivG*t«r and Binder Contest vriys held ne»r Melon July <S'J, 30, 31, the most important European contest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machloe received first prize— gold medal and 600 francs. McCormfck Wood-frame, second ; Hornsby, third McCormlok Steel-frame Machine, andg Johnston'*, and Aokboret's D-XaohlDe^alfl^compeled In he W»i"! ■



STILL AHEAD OP ALL OTHERS^ ANDfrms is ENDOBSED BY^ THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,557 MACHINES. nMBls record stands onparalled. It Is3laidgbef<>»-e the publlo as the, best evidence J of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. This exhibit of Sales showing at once their volume and their marvellous growth, has always had, and must continue to have, sn, irretistable Influence upon the judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine!' it Is practically and economically his Interest to own. The best possible test of the merit of maebffiery ißjwmpßrlßon, This is the test upon which we are satisfied to rest the olalms of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to the record of sales contributes to the value of the test. It will be seen that mora than 45,000 machines have been placed 111 the hands of the farmers during last season, and it la everywhere known that these farmers unite m the verdiot that the harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers thai do the best work In the grain field and hay field, that are most readily understood and operated by the driver, that are most easily dramn by the team, and that last tfi§ longest, are thoie that bear the name of WALTER A.WOOD. a name which these machlnes^have lopg made'famlllar iu>ll}clvlHßed|poflß otjtne tforld, DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES Sales of repairs less than fot any other Machines. It Is a fact attteted by agents who sell them, and by farmers who use them, that Wood's Machines requires far Iras repairs than any other machines m nee. No other harvesting machines are ea durable and free from breakages, X FEBEIMAN, Asliburton, Agent.



ANGLO- AIERICAN_ SEED DRILLS. TTIARMERB wishing for the above MACHINES for use NEXT SEASON will oblige iC by forwarding particulars of their OBDKRS beforo 30th November next, as only 'a limited number will be imported. |A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTBAS always kept m stock, iGEO. JAMESON, WIST STREET. . Sole Agent for Ashburton District.



THE MONARCH OF THEJMVEST FIELD. THE HOENSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT of any BINDER IN THE MARKET ! TaE HORNS B V™ H^ D S . ._ Tjhe Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World ! And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. R, BOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, eonatruoted their first Sheaf Binder m 1875, Bnd have pone on eteadily improving them, jrofitiDg by every year'ei experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



MITCHELL & TURNER npHE old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Outfitters, of Fowler's Buildings, JL Tanored street, have now on view and f<>r sale at Marvellously Low Prices, THEIR NEW STUCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery; j For Stylo, Quality,, and Value cannot be beaten pnfl Ashburton. ! clothing" clothing COME AND SEE OUR Eaiapoi and Ashbnrton Suits, from 47s 6d ; 100 paira Eaiapoi Trousers fron 10s 6d ; 1 caee Colored Moles at 5s lid. Boots all sorts and sizes. Hats, immense Btock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, &c. &o. ia Every and all prices. .Carpels, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and rurnisb> inps. NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAY. Mitchell and Turner, 0 152 TANCRED STREET' PICKFORD AND UNDRILL" TjiURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OABJNETMAKERB AND UNDERTAKERS C TANCRED STREET, Oppoaite Union Bank. NEW GOODS. -Chairs of all kinda, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasses Mattresses and Palliases, Couches, Cheap Perambulators FUBNITDBB TO ANY DESIGN MADE TO OKDER. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, "with Plumes and complete fit tines, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges 11^51



IQeorge Jameson UTDRMIP ANDJtAPE SEEDS. FOR |BALE— Pajrpia and Greea Tofc> Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyatone,and other varietlse. These have been thoroughly tested, and areSgu&rvnteed netr and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbutton. Wool Season 1887-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES unit Jj on Large or Small Clips at Ourwffi* tates, Woo'paeks and Twine Soppiled. GKORGS JAMESON, Ashtturton Wool. VV col. MESSRS MILES AND CO. I beg to inform their friends and j clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prf pared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at irtow late of interest RALFS will be held as formerly m MB GEO. JAMESON'B SHED, WEST STRKBTJ Where every caxo and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, couvenient, and m every way suited for the pioper display Wool. — ttSgEßMßßwqaaj-n urifr >WiAJA,PACKb^ND TWINE supplied at lowest Current Kates. J. T. FOE), Auotionee*. GEOBGE JAUEBON, Agsat;



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE 1 AGENT AND VALUATOR. Saturday sale at 12 o'clock sbar —Horn*, .Cattle, Pigs, Produca »nd Mercn&mffae, FOR SALE— Fanning Implements, and Vehicle* of all kindn constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and moßt liberal terms arranged with both Bayers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. — 2 Agtnt for .the Norwloh Union Fire In« jnranoe Company, Agent 9pt £0 MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0. AUSTRALASIA | ALFRED HARRTSON



H. M- CARSON, EAST STREET, Kext to the Bank of New Zealand. let Koyember 1887. 115 TRY KIRKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. "VTONE is'gennme unless our name is J3I stamped on each tin, and has our Kegiatew* Trade Ma\-, ".Lord Nelson,! en the;iatol. TRY KTEKPATBICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. $HE most delicious flavoring for .Cold Heats, Chops' Skats, Soups, Gravies,



Public Notices. Trees Trees Trees ' NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fffSE undersigned begs to call the^ I attention of farmers, settlers and »tn«ri to fcli extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which tre about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, !ncla ilng 200,000 Cupressus Macroo&rpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Plnus Insta- nts, one and two years old ; 100.00 C Pinui Lariclo; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Plnns AustrUca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants en sale, and a few thousands of Ttry early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by poet, or otherw'a receive my beßt attention. James porter, olifton nurskry; AUenton, AahSarton NO GUBMUH. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. GREAT BARGAINS. THANKING my Customers for their liberal support, I now wish to intimate tbnt my establishment is replete m every Department, viz., Groceries Brushware Provisions Patent Medicines Qlaee, China, and Fancy Goods Earthenware School Requisite* , Holloware Bummer Beverages Lamps, - Cordials and Kerosene, aDd Liquers Machine Oi's Confectionery m Borne Cheap Lines Great Variety m Hardware and Biscuits by best Cutlery makers, &c. &o. Aobkt ior Arthur Yates Garden Seeds. Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Co.'b Pure Blended Teas m Packages, Boxob, and Chests.