DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 8 days old shines till about \ 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'olook m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old ia full, and shines all night. Tbe 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.

DEATHS

Bland -On FRIDAY, 14th October, at Peter Street, Ashburton, Walter Henry, the beloved eon of Mr James S. afld Mary Ann BJaud. Aged 7 weeks. Toppin— At tha Boyal Hotel, Moore Btreet, on FRIDAf, the 14th ijost., Thomas Toppin. Aged 55 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1887. MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS-

A singular case, showing the para mount importance of persons suffering from, apparently, even trivial ailments consulting only duly qualified medical practitioners was tried m the Supreme Court, Dunedin,on Monday before His Honor Mr Justice Williams and a jury of four. Tne case was Kennedy v Jones. Claim damages. Mr Stanford for plaintiff, Mr Haggi.t for defendant. In opening the case Mr Stanto rd said that "it was one of an unusutal character. The main feature was simply that the plaintiff was an Irish workman, a station hand. In November last he came to town to get a sore lip cured, and on the advice of friends he went to the defendant, a Mrs Jones, resident at St Clair, who undertakes medical cases from time to time, and undertook to cure him posi tively. After spending four months under her care, m attempting a cure, he was reduced to such a condition that he had to go to the hospital and have the floor of bis mouth and part of the lower jaw removed by a severe operation. He dow sued for damages for injuries inflicied on him by defendant's unskilful treatment." The evidence adduced averred that the plaintiff, a station hand at Mount Ida, who had a sore lip, went to Dune din about 21st Movembe.r to see what was the matter. Acting on the advice of friends he went to a Mcs Jones who " undertook medical cases from time to time" and asked her tc look at his lip. She did so, and said she would cure his lip, but she would like him to go to a doctor and see what he would say and that he must return m the evening. The plaintiff consulted Dn. Maunsell I and went back to Mrs Jones and told her that Dr Maunsell said he had an ulcerated cancer on the lip, and that he ought to have it removed as quickly as possible before it could touch the bone on the tongue. Mrs Jones said " there was nothing of the sort m his lip and she would tell the doctor the same." She said if she would let him put a plaster on his lip and leave it on from that day (Monday) till Saturday she would then tell him if it was a cancer or not. He told her if she could not cure him to have nothing to do with him to which she replied "on my oath I will cure ypu." She put on the plaster and he paid her. He left the plaster on till the Saturday and then went to her. She took it off and he found that the lip of the pimple had been broken and that a little matter was existing. Mrs Jones then said " Now I told you I'd cure you and I'll take you mmy charge." The plaintiff was under her charge for four months going to her every other day and described the treatment. The last time he went she told him he was not getting well at all, that he was suffering from an virulent ulcer and that she would lose £100 on him and take him to Melbourne and get him cured there. He then left, her and went to Dr,

Roberts at the hospital where he under went an operatioo. Dr. Maunsell's evidence went to show that when he first saw the plaintiff on examination he found that he had a small epithehal j cancer about the size of a three-penny bit on the lower lip. He told the plaintiff that he shonld not delay a moment but have it removed at once. It would have been but a slight opera tion, it would have left just a small scar. He performed an operation on him m the hospital m March. The whole lip had ia the mean time been ulcerated away and the cancer had eaten into the bone. The whole of the ulcerated mass had to be re moved with part of the lower jaw and part of the floor of the mouth. Dr Roberts m his evidence stated that the effect of applying bluestone (the alleged remecy applied by defendant) to the plaintiffs lips m November would have been to irritate the cancer and cause it to grow. The defence was a denial on oath of all and singular, the plantiffs statementsby thedefendant, and m her evidence was supplemented and part corroborated by othei witnesses, The learned Judge having explaind the law bearing on the case told the jury that the question really lay between the credibility of the plaintiff and defendant. The jury re turned a verdict for defendant. Now there is evidently m this case either wilful perjury or a grievous mis carriage of justice. We refer to it because we learn that cases of cancer m the lip are by no means uncommon, and we trust that it will act as a warn ing to any who may be suffering from "a sore lip " to at once consult a duly qualified medical practioners, and not on any account to have recourse to unlicensed practitioners.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Members of the Somerset Lodge are reminded of the meeting to be held m the upper room at the Hall this (Friday) evening, At 7.80 p.m. At the inquest on tha bodies of the four children who were drowned m the river on Wednesday evening, the Acting Coroner, Mr John Ollivier, highly praised the action of Mr W. B. Compton and the party who had gone out with him before daylight to recover the bodies of the unfortunate children. Mr Ollivier said that ha had heard of Mr Compton bravely acquitting himself on similar ocoa eions previously, and he deamed it but right to make this recognition of his praiseworthy 1 conduct. The Coroner also addressed Messrs Berks and Tutty, who vrere members of the Bearch party, and expressed his and the jury's appreciation of their meritorious conduot. He asked them to also convey this to those members of the party who were not present. At a meeting of teachers of -the Wesleyan Sunday School, held last night, the following officers for the ensuing year were elected : — Superintendent, Mr G. W. Andrews ; secre tary, Mr H. B. Steel ; assistant seoretary, Mr T, Undrill ; librarian, Mr W. G. Murray ; treasurer, Mr Chas. Bay ; canvassers, Mrs R, Alcorn and Mr Edwards. We regret exceodingly to have to ohroniole the death of Mr Thomas Toppin, proprietor of the Boyal Hotel. Mr Toppin was seized with a paralytic Btroke a couple of days ago, and his recovery was dispaired of. He expired Sjbout half-past nine o'olook this morning. There is hardly a man m tho district better known or liked than was the genial host of tho Boyal, and we but echo the sentiments of each member of tm very large cirole of friends when we say that his decease makes a blank that will not be filled up during the present generation. Mr Toppin haß resided m Ashburton during about the last twelve years ; prior to his coming here he ocoupied the post of gaoler at Adding ton. He was connected with several friendly societies, and was a leading m&n m the local Orange Lodge. His kindheartedness and geniality endeared him to all who knew him, and it is not too much to say that the man does not exist who could say an ill word of him whom death bas just removed from among us. A rehearsal of " Tho Trial of John Baley oorn " took plaoe at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday last, and passed off very satisfac torily. This piece was to have been produced On the 19th inst., but owing to a soene whioh had to be painted for it not being ready it has been decided to postpone it till Nov. 2nd. Tbe next rehearsal takes plaoe on Monday night. Tha aub-committoe appointed at the last Library Committee meeting have arranged for a concert and dance m aid of the Library Fund m the Townhall, South Bakaia, on Friday, Nov. 4th. Besides the looal talent promised several offers of assistance from Christohuroh and Ashburton friends have been accepted, and the programme will be an excellent one. Good music is arranged for the dancing. The oause is a good one, and it is trusted that the support hitherto given m aid of each like objeots will be continued. Further par oulars will be advertised. The total costs of the .wars from 1834 to 1884 was about £221,377,936. The Empress of Japan, accompanied by a retinue of twenty persons, will visit the United States m Ootober. Two old deaf and dumb women appeared m a Melbourne court the other day charged with fighting eaoh other. The first action tried under " The Employers' Liability Act, 1886," m Viotoria was of a singular nature. William Davidson sued bis employers, Wright and Edwards, for £456, damages ia respect of an accident he met with m their workshop on Jan. 4th last. An eye-bolt whioh had been fixed up by the plaintiff himself gave way, and together with » pulley and tackle that were suspended from it fell upon his wrist, incapacitating him for a period from following his ordinary vooa- Hon. Tbe case was tried m tbe County Court before a jury, and a verdiot was given m the plantifi's favor for £234. The defendants appealed on the ground that the Judge had not direoted the jury to decide whether there had been any contributory negligence, and a mew trial was ordered. Mr Justice A'Beokett considered, after hearing evidence and argu. ments, that the acoident had been caused by the unskilful use of proper materials, and that the plaintiff had brought it upon himself He therefore direoted judgment to be entered up for the defendants, with oosts. Hollowvk'b Fills. — Teachings of Experi enoe. — The united testimony of thousands, extending over more than forty years, most strongly recommends these Fh'ls as the best purifers, the mildest aperients, &nd the surest restoratives. They never prove delUßive, or give merely temporary relief, but .attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, hea-Jt. head, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and bo eradicating thoso impurities whioh are the source and constituent of almost evftry disease. Their medicinal efficacy is wondee ful m removing enfeebled constitutions. Their action embraoes all that is desirable m a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter ; and thus the strength is nurtured and the energies itiranlated ■ ,

THE WAITOA GOLDFIELD

TBE ANALYST'S REPORT. SUSPICIOUS INDICATIONS. Auckland, October 14 At a meeting of th« Waitoa Prospecting Association yeßterday af rornoon Mr Pond, analyst, gave a detailed report r>€ tbe result of the tests of stuff from Smith's and other properties at Waitoa. All showed < traces of gold and Bilver, but only one bad gold iv any quantity, and tha specs from the latter were examined under tbe mieorosoope. Experts dec'ared these were not wash gold, and all were convinced they looked decidedly suspicious. Mr Pond said it was evident it wab not natural gold. It 9 character m rvory way and particular was similar to fi ings or borings just as If a sovereign had been turned on a lathe. There conld be no doubt about i. The absenoa of silver was a moßt significant matter. He would not advise tha Association to prospect further Me Smith had givon every facility for testing hia land. Mr R. B. 8 Wills,- Waitoa who owns 240 acres an join ing Mr Smith*, and waß employed to dig the stuff tested for the Canterbury Oompaoy, has been interviewed and asserts positively that no "salting" tojk plan 3 to hia knowledge.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

» Fatal Accident. Auckland, October 14. A girl, seveu years o! ago, tbe daughter of the Rev J. Hiwkes, Whangarji, was killed while playing among firewood by a log falling on her cheat. Obituary. Napier, October J4, Mr Donald Gollan died this morning The deceased arrived m the colony m 1840 as surveyor under the New Zealand Oompiny. He eat m the Provincial Council for the Ba3t Coaßt. He was the pioneer of Hawke's Bay sheep farming, and was a wealthy and most respected aettler. Ho was aged 73. Alleged Attempted Arson Oheisiohuroh, Ootober 14 Greve De Brun, utatl- ncr, was oom mitted for trial to-day for attempted arson. The stock founj m Ihe shop insured for £309, was valued at £22. Most of the et)ok In the thop when the insurance wsb effected had been removed before the fire. The accused's personal effects, whioh were Insured for £300, consisted of an old bicycle whloh be had hired! two gnus whioh were borrowed, and few other articles of small value.

POLITICAL NEWS.

4 [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT..! Wbllinqton. October 13. NEVf HOSPITAL DISTaiOTS. An the two Bills Introduced by Major Steward and Mr Maoarthu-, having tor their object the amendment of tie Hoa pitai aud Charitable Aid Ac f , nod as both have a dmilar end, the gentlemen will, I understand, join forces and com* bine to carry out their desires. Major Steward's Bill provides for separate hospital for Waimate Hospltil Dietrht, In Canterbury, and Mr Macarthnr for » separate district for Man*wa!u It haa been, decide! to provide for both m one BUI, which will m future be m Mr Maoarthur'a name. OLD SOLDIERS* CLAIMS. Mr T. 1 homaon, member for Auckland, has given notice to ask the Minister for Lands if It is the inteation of Government to reintroduce this aaa' 1 m the Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteeis Bill of last session, with a view to giving effjet to the report of the Commit cc Appointed to enquire into the claims of such Naval ! and Military Settlers and Volunteers. I THE BANKRUPTCY ACT. 1 Mr Peacock gave notice to aak whether ' they, will 0 naidor the desirability of amending the Bankruptcy Act, especially 1 with regard to giving to a large majority of creditors Jn bankrupt estates power to ; decide upon the mannerjin which they shul be managed to prevent unnecessary sacri 1 fice of the aarao. THE PEERS AND COMMONS. Some amuseuient wan caused m the House to-day by notice .given by Mr Levestam, whether Government will amend the Disqualification Act, bo that , members of thejLogislal;ive Council, who -, make use of \j^t position to influence elections of members of the House of Representatives, shall be disqualified from holding their seats. ATTEPNOON. PROCEEDINGS. The proceedings ia the Hopse this [ afternoon called for no Bpecial comment. ( Ab expected, the debate on the Addresa in-Reply did not come off, beiog adjourned on the suggestion of Major Atkinson till the evening. A little sparring bewtean Major Atkinson and Sir Julius Yogel took place over the matter. There was ; no result, except the fact that Major , Atkinson virtually accepted the position of Sir Julius Vogol as leader of the Opposition. Sir Julius suggested that « the Premier had not yet made his state ment of the policy of the Government which Bhould be given btfottthe financial policy, bat the M*jor was not t> ha drawn oat m that way, and replied that be intended to wake a general statement of h»s policy on Friday fortnight. Sir Julias V -gel retorted that it was most anuaml let the 6. v-jrnnunt to sit on the benches for six weeks wi hout making a general statement as to their policy. The matter then dropped. The remainder of the afternoon's business, except the election of a Chairman of C mraltteee, was of a purely formal character. THE ADDBESS- IN -REPLY. Wellington, October 14. There was a vary interesting debate on the Address-in- Reply last night, some capital speeches being delivered from both sides of the House. Towards the close of the debate surprise was caused by Mr J. MoKenzla moving an amendment to the effeot that an address be sent bo the Governor asking that In future there be only five Ministers. Sir Julius Yogel aud other members of the party refused to support the amendment as inopportune, and the result was a foregone conclusion, the amendment being negatived by 56 to 6. A HOENK IN THE HOtSE A painful ecano occurred last evening dining Me JtHaher'a speech on the Addrees in-Reply. Mr Fisher was making some statement when Sir J. Yogel lnterupted him with the remark that "It is a deliberate untruth." The Speaker im mediately called on him to withdraw the statement, and Sir J. Yogel seemed ' inclined to argue the point, but Sir Maurice was very firm aud Sir Julius eventually withdraw the remark, though he adhered to the substance of the state ment and the Speaker accepted the apology. COMMITTEE OF SDPPLY. At the conclusion of the debate on the Address-in- Reply the House went into Committee of Supply and resolutions authorising £200,000 were passed through the first stiges. The second attige will be taken to-day, 'and it is believed that private Bills will aUo be paahed on a bit. THE ADJOURNMENT The motion for adjournment will be considered probably m the evening, but (t in thought there will probably be a good deal of dUcu*sion, aud an adverse motion is expected.

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

[reutbr's telegrams— copyright.] .London, Ootober 12. At the inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of persons killed during the distnrbance which took place on September 9th, at Mitchels town to-day, the coroner's jury re turned a verdict of wilful murder against the police inspector and five of the constables who were present at the riot. (Received Octtber 14, 1.20 p.m.) London, October 13. Mr Chamberlain addressed a crowded public meeting at Belfast yesterday, and m the course of his speech de manded from Mr Gladstone a clear exposition of his plans for Ulster under his scheme for the settlement of the Irish question.

UNEMPLOYED DEMONSTRATIONS.

[Rbutkr's Telegrams— Copyright] London, October 12. Continuous demonstrations have been held throughout the city to-day by the unemployed. At an eariy hour thousands of persons assembled m Trafalgar squere, where a number of threatening speeches were delivered. A procession was aftet wards formed, which proceeded to the Mansion House, a black banner bearing the inscription, " Bread or Work," being prominently displayed. On arriving at the Mansion House, the deputation interviewed the authorities, and made a demand for food or employment. The Police Court at Bow street wasi rushed to-day by hundreds of indigent persons seeking parish relief.

MELBOURNE WOOL SALES.

[bEUTBB's TELEOB4MS— COPYBIGHT.] Melbodkne, Ootober 13. Messrs Goldsborough and Co held their second wool sale of the season yesterday, at which there was a good attendance of home and foreign buyers. The competition was excellent ; 2500 bales were offered, these chiefly were composed of greasy wool, m good con dition, from Riverina. Inferior to good greasy ruled from 6j4d to Q^d, and interior to ordinary scoured from lod to 146. 2400 bales were sold. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company held their usual wool sale to-day. There was a large attendance of buyers, including repre sentatives of Home and foreign houses, the former operating freely. The market ruled lower than the opening sale last year, but the tone was much firmer, and competition more spirited, than last week. Prices generally ranged comparatively higher than those ob tained m the Home market ; 19,000 bales were offered for sale, greasy wool realising n^d and scoured 14^ d per lb.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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ELECTRICITY.

London, October 12. The Agents-General for the various colonies visited the Albert Dock to-day for the purpose of inspecting the working of the electric tram car and electric launch. The party were afterwards entertained at luncheon. Mr Adye Douglas, Agent-General for Tasmania, made a speech, m the course of which he said that electiicity had a great future before it m the Colonies, and he hoped its application would aid m binding them close to the Mother Country.

DEATH OF FORDHAM.

The death is announced of Fordham, the well-known Jockey.

ILLNESS OF M. DE LESSEPS.

M. De Lesseps is ill.

AYOUB KHAN.

It is reported that Ayoub Khan has been killed.

(Received October 14, 1.20 p.m.)

THE CHOLERA IN SICILY.

Bfrun, Ootober 13. Emperor William has sent a con tribution of ten thousand marks to the fund for the relief of the sufferers by cholera m Sicily.

AN AMERICAN CORVETTE ORDERED TO SAMOA.

San Fb&ncisoo, October 13. The United States corvette Adams been ordered to proceed to Samoa.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SIR HENRY PARKES IN DIFFI CULTIES.

Bydnby, Ootober 12. Sir H. Parkes has assigned his estate to a Board of Trustees. The liabilities are estimated to amount to and are nearly covered by assets. It is believed the action of the Premier m assigning his estate will not affect his official position. Sydney, Ootober 13 A preliminary meeting of sympa thisers with Sir Henry Parkes took place this evening. It was resolved — " That steps be at once taken to assist the Premier m his difficulties." Up wards of was subscribed m the room, and it was arranged that the Mayor should convene a public meet ing to consider the best course to adopt. In the Legislative Assembly to-night Sir Henry Parkes made a statement of the position he now finds himself m, A lengthy debate ensued, and the matter is still under discussion.

THE SETTLEMENT OF THE LAND.

A new Land Bill, providing greater facilities for the acquisition of freehold homes by the humbler classes was introduced m the Legislative Assembly to-day.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thursday, OoroßEa 13. The Council met at 2 30 p.m. A SSISSEP IMM (G RATION. Mr Randall Johnston presented ft petition from Glaborae m favor of •Belated immigration, ADDRESS-IN-REPLY. Sir Frederick Whitaker brought up the report of the committee appointed to draw up tha Addreas-in-Reply, Mr Oliver moved that the adoption of the report be considered next day, THB MIDLAND RAILWAY. Mr Waterhoaße aaked the Attorney* General if the agreement for the ooastuo tlon of the Bast and West Coast Hallway Id the Middle Island had been duly signed, and if not, under what cironmstanceß and under what understanding certain works In connection therewith have been com menced. g|The Attorney-General said that tht only oontraot signed was In 1884. The work being pursued was being due trades the agreement signed that year. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. Captain Baillfe, on the motion of Sic Frederick Whitaker, was appointed Chairman of Committees. SESSIONAL COMMITTEES The usual Sessional Committees were appointed, pursuant to notices of motion. IMPREST Sir Frederick Whitaker announced that an Imprest Bill and Revenue Bill were expected from the Hoase next day. The Council would ait on Saturday afternoon m order to diajrose of the Bills and othee business. He moved that the Oounoll at its rising on Friday to adjourn to Saturday. The motion was agreed to. .

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The Hoase met at 2.30 p.m. THE CONSTITUTION ACT. Mr Joyce gave notioe to aak if the Government would introduce a Bill to amend the Constitution Aot la the direc tion of making the Governor elective* bf colonists. NOTKJEB OF MOTION. Mr Oirroll gave notl:e of a aeries of reaolutlona about the abolition of all unnecessary distinctions between nest living lv the colony. Mr Fulton gave notioe to introduce the Bible Reading In Sohoo's Bill; QUESTIONS. Replying to questions it was stated that the Government oonld not at present grant a half-holiday on Saturday to surface men on the railway lines, bat the matter would receive consideration ; that Railway Boards of Appeal for railway employees would shortly be established at Wellington and Auokland ; that no further appointments would be made to the Legislative Council, unless necessity arose for doing bo ; that tha Wellington Post office whs well within the estimate, but the Government could not Bay whether it would be accept id till they knew something more about the finances of the colony ; that there was always a quantity of o'd powder m stock and the Government saw no harm In using it to fire salutei At ; the opening of Parliament. NEW BILLS, A large number of Bills were Introduced, ADDBESSIN-BBPLY. Majrt Atkinson moved that the Addrese-ln-Reply be taken at half-past 7 o'clock. He thought it would be more convenient fcr members generally. Sir Julius Yogel said that the Premies hai not yet made a general statement of the Government policy which he had promised to make. M- jor Atkinson said that he would make a definite statement of the policy of the Government, on Friday fortnight If the House waa good enough to grant him the adjournment lie asked for. Sir Julius Vogol ea'.d it was a very unuaual coarse that the Government ahouid occupy the benches for several weekH without making a general statement of policy, which tras expected of all Governments. The motion was agreed to. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. M>jor Atkinson moved that Mr Himlln be elected Chairman of Committees, Sir Juliua Yogel said he should support Mr Hamlin's appointment He must sty, however, that he did not think it desirable that a gentleman occupying the office of Chairman of Committees Bhou'd ttke an active part m political discussion m the House, or that he should endeavor to influence votes. In regard to the manner m which Mr Hamlin had fulfilled the duties of obairman, he (Sir Julius Yogel) was quite willing to bear testimony to the f act that Mr Hamlin had discharged those duties efficiently. Tin motion was agreed to. The House rose at 4 p m. The House resumed at 730 p.m. ADDBESS Iff BEFLY, Mr Graham moved the Address In Reply. The result of the Imperial Con ferenoe was particularly gratifying m showing that the colonies would soon take their proper place m the oounaels of the Empire. He sympathised with that por tion of the speeoh regarding retrench ment. No feuoh opportunity had been offered before, and he urged that the Government should be backed up In any reasonable measures they proposed for re duoing expenditure. The settlement of the land was also a vital question. In his district they particularly felt this, foe »hey had something like 4,000,000 lorei of land not opened up. The laud at pre sent was offered for settlement under impossible conditions. He would resist the rumoured abolition of the Grown and Native Lands Rating Act, as it would do great harm to districts like the East Coast unless a suitable substitute were found for it He did not know muoh about the railways, as there was non» within 100 miles of hla county. Bat ha was of opinion that they ought to be made to pay. He deprecated the want of finality m the past m dealing with titles to Native land, and hoped to sea legislation civing life m this direction. Every facility should be given to complete titles, and natives ought to be allowed to deal with their lands as they liked. It had cost the Jffia9t Ooast about £100,000 to try and find out what the various Native Acts of late years really meant. Future legislation should aim at sweeping away all differences between the two raoet. If any saving could be made In the cost of eduoation let it be done, but he begged MiDisters to oonslder the ocuntry dlstrlots m the matter. He complimented the Premier on the rapidity with whloh he had formed his Ministry, and thought It was a good one, Mr Macgregor, In seconding the motion said that they would be arrant humbugs if thay did Dot help the Government with all their might to carry out retrenchment which was so urgently needed, beginning with themselves and going down through every grade* He felt that Ministers were sincere m their professions on this head, and the Premier was the right man at thia juncture for the plaoe he held. He believed the proper course m connection with Crown Lands was to open them np for settlement to the profit of the country, and the Government also held this belief. He proclaimed himself a thorough* going Freetrader, and he give his party to understand that if there was any attempt to tamper with the Tariff m the direction of Protection he would not be with them, lie conoluded by Baying that the men vow oocupying the Government benches would, he thought, rise to the occasion. Sir Julius Yogel characterised th§ nanner m whloh the present Government iad been formed undesirable. It reminded lim of the manner m whloh sheep were ed to the slaughter before being frczan, iVby, at the l&lt oaucnj, tbe PfimJey btf

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Bemember that a little Hop BiUers saves big Doctor's bills, and cures when all else fails. Don't take unless Am. Co.'a make. Bead' Heating's Powder destroys both fleas, moths, beetles, and all other inseots, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In extermi- nating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly olean m appli- cation. See the article you purohase is Heating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and ?a 6d eioh by all ohemistfl * {



Wanted ABTAQERehearßalof "John Barley- corn " on MONDAY next, at 8 o'olouk sharp, m the Oddfellows' Hall. 10 86 WANTED Known.— That Maori Joe Solomon, of Kaiapoi, will speak at the Satvation Army Barrackß on SON- D\Y, 16th iast,— CApr. Field, 10 79 A CRICKET MATCH will be played tomorrow m the Domain ; play to commence at 2 30. Sides will be selected by the Captain and Deputy. All players are requested to attend early. 10 85 WANTED a good General tervant. Apply Mrs H. C. Segers, Melford Houte. 10J55 FOR SALE— A let of Empty Casee, cheap.— H. 0. Hjegerb, Melford House. WANTED Tenders for laying Turf m Ashburton Domain. Tenders cloae 4 p.m. Thursday, Ootober 13th. Apply A. Foogß, Moore street. 10 44 WANTED Known. —Melford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery. — H. C. Segbks. WANTED known that HAVES & 00 I have Large Stocks on hand. Foi further particulars see new advertißemefl m this JBBue. PRINTS, PriDts. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrß, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C Segers, Melford House. WASTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — James McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite 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 Abb Manbirb's Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings.



Public Not'ces I , HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of OBR and ' ALOORN, I will continue those Branches )f the Buslneßß m the same Shop for the preaent. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Doming forward from the Manufacturers, whioh enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my ipeolality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. 9«W ROBERT ALCORN. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HC. CRAIGHEAD haß great plea , sure m intimating to the Public of Ashburton arjd surrounding districts that be has admitted Edwin G. Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried on under the stylo or firm of H. and E. Cbaiqkead. "DEFERRING to the above, H and E. JLV Craighead beg to announce to the 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-claes lit and workmanship, to merit a continuance of r b patronage bo liberally bestowed upon . c predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 2 Tancred street, Ashburton. T Hoult's PORK SHOP IS KEMOYED 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 hie New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various priceß, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Books, Recta, Gui and Gut Lines, W.P, Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. 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 FANG* GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. Note the Addue&s : — W. ZANDEB, Hairdresaing and ShtviogSaloon. Billiare Room with 2 first-class Tables upstain EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9 C 7( TFw vitality. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup oi Hypopliospbite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure oi Consumption, Chronic Cough < and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m gredlents necessary for building ur. the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above compl tints viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly irecommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases oi Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr. Churchill's signature, Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub Oaitiguone!, Paris. GBAND. DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For Peauty, Style, and.Fashion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW ST.'OCX OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. BX^AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Visites and Fichus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowerp, Feathers and Eibbonß. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloveß, 2 and 4 clasp. Latent Dreaß Matrriata, Jersey Veilings, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Cashmeres, &c. PRINTS.- New Canvns Cloths, Zephyrs, Colored Lace, Stripe Regattas, Flouncing Laces, Mourning Prints, &c. All the New Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of New Boots jutit opened. Priceacheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department. This repartrr«at is giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Prices to ruit tht|times. AtfDKEW ORK*



H. Matron and Co- I P 'Wool Season, j 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL < CASH ADVANCES against Large Dr SMALL Clips of Wool, whether lc~ tended for Sale m j ASHBUKTON OE ELSE- WHERE. We have made most satisfactory arrange- ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised m Aahbarton are not considered satisfactory. It ii our Intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout theßenon, Of which doe notice will be given, and at oar GRAIN STORE, whloh wm con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, weaball have an opportunity of dliplayiog the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dUlderatam to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Ohrlitohorch; Farmers, oonsult yonr best Interests, and Sell locilly, thereby saving Railway Freight. woolpackFand twine OFTHB BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. Tor Sale. i4.nO CROSSBRED HOGGETS, J.*±\JKJ juat off Turnlpi 1 KOn OROSBBRRD HOGGETS, AOVJV^ jast oflfTwaoek OHO CROSSBRED EWES, with *-* w\J iio per cent of Lamba 200 CROSSBRED EWES, with 95 per oent of Lambs 60 0 OROSBBRED HOGGETS 1 POO 2 « *t * Dd 6-tooth lit Oroa« X&VJKJ WETHERS Apply H. MATSON & Co. FOR SALE. Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN &ABHBURTON. i- "*"gH. MATSON&CO. 1 Money to Lend SUMS. !j»JSfcgjaßai isgljf, a pp*j HIH. MATSON k%CO. IfHAYE BEEN APPOIKTED AGENT f«it turn MERCAHTILE .FINANCE CO., OHRIBTCHUECH, Who are prepared to advan-j? Money^upon BILLS OF SALE,; MORTGAGE OF STCCK, CROP LIENS, „_ *, OR OTHER SECURITY. - .4 k — i "^ Jb: ;sj JD> THQMAS.H SS'.^ *i* - - »«.. ■9 job •,



. : ;. F- Ferriman, : " FORD'S PATENT Sconr and Lnng-lorm Mixture FOR SHEEP. A perfect cure for Scour F and Lung* Worm (which results from Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. F. FEERIMAN, ASHBURTON. SLESINGER'S Rheumatic Balsam. *T*HB greatest discovery ever yet made for X the relief of human sufferers from Mus- cular or Nervous Affec ion is SLFSINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advertised remedies and all the pree- rpt'ons from the medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, ■ie Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains o- Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sor from the above atiections, none have been so successful aud effectual as sLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. ArA why ? you will asV. 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 inch, and such fluid, and not to drink anything else ; or to tike such and such exercise, etc., etc No 1 Slesinger's Rheumatic Bai-sam xquires bo 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 inventor of the Balsam. Furthermore, you are not asked to repeat the dose, that «s to say, to buy another bottle or another box of pills. No ! nothing of the sort is wanted. One bottle, although small m appearance, but large m its eftect, 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 Slesingo, V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- T have much pleasure m report* ing to you thai, after having used your Rheu* tnatic 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. FEBKIMAN, IAGENT • 1.. i FOB SOBE THEOATS AND CHEST AFFECTION] USE Slesinger's Cough Spp! Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. FOR Infants or Adults suftaing from Sore Throat, Colds, Coughs, pain m the Chest, Laryngitis, Bronchitis or Affections of the Luug*, < r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual remedy. Tt contains no narcotic, and therefore may be used by Children and Adults. F. FEimiMAN, AGENT. IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. THE following Certificate has been receivrd by Mr S, Slesinger, Veterinary Surgeon :— " Wellington City Tramways, "Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. "Me Samuel Slesinger, V.S. tl Dunedin, "Dear Sir, — I have, as you are doubtless eware, 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 doeen assorted medicines. " I am, dear sir, " Yours faithfully, " S. Smith, Manager." F. FEEBIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN J HORSE DOCTOR, j By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, j A> detailed below. 1 FOR HORSES: THE Colic or Gripe Drink.— Horses •re- very liable to Colic or Gripe, a»4- # 1 Neglected, this complaint may m a few ftoura 'enninate m inflammation, strangulation* tympanitis, and death. This Coiis- Draught will give relief m less than two hours, and] often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment oi Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths* or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Spr?ins, Rheumatism, Windgalls, Swellings, etc. If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take wesk» to. cure The Condition Powders. — For restoring and! keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hire-bound, Surfeit, Mai^e, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Xidaey*, SLadder, Liver, e'c. The Worm Powders.— The Horse i» very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of Horses die fojr the want of these Powders, and the owner is none the wiser for it ; and, unless a post vierttnt examination is ma 'c, 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 morniflg, as directed on each tin. The Blister Oin'ment 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 injury or defect sa, the. Foot, which may cause ir flammatie* of- the Foot, and bring on other diseases* such as fnflammation of the Bowels, Kufrjeys, Lungs, These Oils, if used m tj«e^ will prevent or cure brittle Hoofs, S^dpracks,. Contrac- tion, Quittor, Caukej-, Corns, Thrush cr Frush, Narrow Hc^lft Hoof-bound, Navicular Joint Disease, etp.. all. of- which the hor: cis subject to, and^is. Uabie to fall and endanger the life ppliiSiii^er. This may be avoided by oane.tluXOiL49ily,.or two or three times a jfeek. * The, Grease Ointment.— For the cure of Grease, Crown Scabs, Rat-tail, Mallenders and.SaJlenders, or any Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perl^ <£-„ and may also be given m other ail^jus, ' The Mange Ointments. — Ma* b e use< j f or the Mange or any other lufla^tory.Dise^g of the Skin m the Horse, q* 3W ft may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoo Oil, being eas er of aayljcatjon. By keeping a sup^y o A hand, which costs but very tt'e, yc^. can cure your Hwses yourself % .tnout the.aid of a Veterinary Sur- i »eon. N.B.—Age. does not affect the strength ; ax quality 0$; either medicine. jj,«- All . the 1 - V, ?dicines are-sold by. | ?. FERBIMAN, , EAST ,STREET,gASHBURTON t . g |SflltAj[eati """ =