DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 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 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. Tbe Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A telegram from Adelaide to Melbournal states that stockholders on the West Coast' and Gawler Ranges had held a meeting and had agreed m the first place «' that as shear ing is done by women m South Amerioa, 15s per 100 is a fair prioe m Australia," m the eeoond, " that as times have been bad with sheep-fatmers of late, united aotion should be taken to introduce a sufficient number of women to start work m June m South Australia, finishing m New Zealand m January, when they would be shipped home." Some time ago an ancient Hebrew, named Benjamin, died at a great age m Melbourne, bequeathing something like a quarter of a million sterling to his children and grand children. He was supposed, even by the members of his own family, to be somewhat closefis ted ; but when, after his decease, his axeoutors oame to examine his accounts, they found that he had disbursed no leas a sum than £30,000 m acts of private benevolence, exclusive of his subscriptions to religious and charitable institutions, and that not a soul know of tbe.e munificent deeds except the grateful recipients. In some instances his donations reaohed as high a sum as £500. and m every oase he •« did good by stealth," and was oareful that his bounty should not be bruited abroad. All honor to his memory I exolaimes ,the «« Bruce Herald," a sentiment whioh we heartily endorse. Two hundred years and more ago the beds m England were bags filled with straw or leaves, but not upholstered or squared with modern neatness. The bagß could be opened and the litter re-made daily. There were few bedrooms m the houses of Ancient England. The master and mistress of the Anglo> Saxon house bad a chamber or shed built against the wall tbat enclosed tbe mansion and its depen dencies; their daughters had fhe same. Young men and guests Blept m the great hall whioh was the only noticeable room m the house, on tables and benohes. Woollen oover-lids were provided for warmth ; poles or hooks on whioh they oould hang their olothes projected from the wall ; perches were pro vided for their hawks. Attendants and servants slept upon the floor.

The services at tho Wesleyan Churols.' yesterday were well attended and evidently muoh appreciated. The Bey J. J. Lewis, who is a proaoher as earnest as he is gifted, oon duoted both morning and evening servioes. and delivered an address to the scholars m afternoon. The singing was all that could be desired and augured well for the success of to-morrow night's entertainment, when a series of songs entitled " The River Singers " will bo given at the Church. A final rehearsal takeß plaoe this evening. The connective narrative of tho servioo of song is well written and will add muoh interest to the proceedings. Two new steamers, built for Messrs Hud dart, Parker, and Co., have been engaged by the Victorian Defence Force to aot as armed cruisers should occasion arise. The Montreal police raided a house m that oity reoently, and oaptured 200 cats tbat had been making the neighborhood miserable. Their owner, who is a wealthy woman, will j fight the oase m the courts. I The eight hours question has been further discussed by the British Trades Congresß now sitting at Swansea, and the adoption of this Bystem has been favored on the grounds that it will provide work for 700,000 of the un* employed. Last mail brings intelligence of the death at Dublin, at an advanoed age, of Miss Ann Burns. This lady was a sister of the late i Rev Dr Burns, and daughter of Gilbert Burns, the poet's brother. Her deoease may be Baid to olose the list of the near relatives of the poet. The New South Wales Anglican Synod passed a resolution, before conoluding its sittings, expressing disapproval of the praotice of raising money for churoh purposes by j means of raffling, lotteries, and games of chance. Sir Henry Tiohborne, who has lately come of age and entered into possession of the estates which were claimed by the Claimant, has been married at Coventry to Miss Mary Petro, a member of the well-known old Catholic family. The London correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times " writes : —" Madame lima de Murska, the oelebrated oantatrice, is reported to be contemplating another tour m Australia. It will be remembered that the last time this gifted vocalist was on your side of the globe Bhe buried one husband and married another within the spell ef one brief stay m Dunedin. There is a rumor that Madame Sarah Bern hardt—the divine Sarah—contemplates a visit to Australia.' 1 London photographers encourage the idea of Amerioan women being presented at court. Every woman immediately has her picture taken m oourt oostume to send home to her dear 500 friends. The photographers are growing rich under this new dispensation. , A Miohigan woman, who probably has muoh time to spare, has made a unique dre_s. The material is oommon white spool thread, ' and the entire dress is band-orooheted work, beautifully flowered and strong, and 10,000 yards of thread were used m its construction. The sieves are crocheted m the proper shape, and are fastened m m by a look-orooheted stioh. ' • - ' I i

CORRESPONDENCE.

» We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,

A REPLY.

XO THE EDI-OR. Sic, — As one who was present at Mr Folleston's meeting on Thursday nighr, ' and listened, or rather tried to listen to the remarks of Mr Geo. W, Leadley, bot which could not be heard, owing to tho shouts of turn-coat and other opprobious remarks, I cannot refrain from making a fow remarkp, with your permission, m reference to hie letter, which appeared m Saturday morning's issue of the " Mail " Ho snys " For Mr Buxton r eraonally, I the greatest roFpeot, but when he have announced himself as a Ministerialist I felt veiy ranch disappointed." • Talk about isir Julius Vorol taking away hia (Mr Leadley's) breath when ho referred to vigorous retrenchment. Well, that is nothing compared to my own state, when 1 remember that only two or three weekß ago, Mr Leadley, m speaking to a vote of thanks rendeiod Mr Buxton at Wakanui, urged upon the electors the necessity of voting for such men as Mr Buxton, and said all that a straightforward honeßt man could say m favor of another, and when doing so, he knew very well that Mr Buxton was a supporter of the Stout-Vogel Ministry, for if be (Mr Leadley) has turned bis coat, which ex plains the cries I beard m tbe Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday (well may his friends be disappointed.) Mr Buxton is too muoh of a man to do so ; but perhaps Mr Bux ton and the Stout-Vogoi Ministry are good enough for the poor people round about Wakanui, but a man of Mr Leadley's standing, I was going to say rank and sense, must go m for big men, the Hon W. liolleston, Atkinson, and au_h like. I world advise Mr Leadley to apply to a surer faith-healer than Sir Julius Yogel, and get forgiveness of his undoubtedly backsliding -tate. And now just a word m reference to Mr Rolleston favoring the electors m this part of the electorate with a second appear anoa ; but surely his intention m again visiting the threo largest centres of popu lation during the la&t fen days, taking Getaldine the last night of all, is too patent to the electors of Knngltata. Let the elector use their own judgment and not be gulled by the denunciation of party against party ; but I have no doubt tho electors will take Mr Rolleston aa he appeared m his first addresses, and go to the poll with the good of his district as well as the good of the colony at large at stake, and vote for political temperance and moral good of the colony. Yours, etc. , Elector.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND CUP NOMINATIONS.

Auckland, September 24 The following nominations were re ceived tonight for the Auckland Cup aod Steeplechase at the Summer Meeting : — Cup. Carbineer Leolina Miss Alice Turquoise Necklace Bangle Cannon Pearl Waitiri Maxim Baliata Tetford Lady Norah Friendship Tamara Clogs Patrician W.E.Gladstone Torori Fuaee Forma Artillery Foul Shot British Lion St. Clair Mokoia Nelson Bronto Crutch field Lorraine Lady Flora Fitzjames Pikau Victory Memorandum Brannia Fusilade Sextant Captain Wheeler Wakatipu Sir Walter Steeplechase. Uranano Owhaoko Guy Fawkes Allegro Falcon Exchange Faugh -a-BaUagh Kangaroo Magnesia Huntsman Manakau Orangeman Peter Osbeck Isaac Bluebelle Silvio, 4JL entries have been recoived for the A. B.C. Handicap. ■M.L.1.J._... ■-

CRICKET.

The annual general meeting of 'he Aahburton Cricket Club took place last Friday evening at the Somerset Hotel. Present — Messrs Kneen (treasurer), Strange (secretary). Wroughton, Hawton, ' Fooks, L. F. Andrewes, Williams, H. Atkinson, Atkinsoo, Paul, Oliver, Bemple, and others Mr ETneen being voted to the chair, the Secretary and Treasurer respectively pre sented reports of the past eeaeon and balance-sheet to the meeting, both of which were favorably received and adopted. The Secretary stated that the number of members who had paid rub scriptions was 37, a satisfactory result, owing to the subscription being lowered to 10a 6d, at which amount it now standi Tbo Treasurer reported a creditable balance m hand of £5 Os Bd . The election of officers for the coming season resulted as follows: — Mr C. Q. Hawdon was re elected President of the Club . Messrs W. O. Walker, D . Thomas, and M. Scott were re-elected Vice- Presidents ; A. Fooks, captain; G. W. Andrews, deputy-captain; C. Strange, peoretory ; W. H. Kneen, treasurer ; and the following gentlemen m conjunction with the abovo were elected a Manage ment Committee : Measrs Wroughton, Walmesley, Russell, Hawson, Moore, and J. Fooks. The Captain, Deputy Oipta.n, and Secretary were appointed a Ground Committee, and the proceedings termi nated with a vote of thanks to the ohairmai.

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

— + O'BRIEN SENTENCED. [REOTER'S TELEGRAMS— OOPYBIGHT.] London, August 25, The trial of O'Brien took place at Milchellstown yesterday. In the course of the proceedings, Mr Harrington, who defended O'Brien, accused the Govern ment of purposely suppressing the true version of O'Brien's speech, and called upon the Crown counsel to sub stantiate his statement. The latter, however, denied the truth of the accusa tion against the Government. The Bench of Magistrates thereupon rebuked Mr Harrington, and threatened his ejectment from the Court if such ac cusation were repeated. Hr Harring ton thereupon abandoned the case. O'Brien was found guilty and sentenced to three months' imprisonment upon two charges, the sentences to be concurrent, He was admitted to bail pending an appeal upon the first sentence.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rBUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] . , ' ■ 1 !

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

London, September 23. Mr Frank Stuart, lale Chairman of the Victorian Chamber of Manu facturers, has paid a visit to Man- Chester. He states that the manufac turers of woollen goods are afraid to exhibit m the Meloourne Exhibition, apprehending boycotting by Victorian manufacturers.

BANK OF AUSTRALASIA.

The Back of Australasia shares have fallen ios.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY.

London, September 24. Mr Stevenson A. Blackwood, Secre tary to the General Post Office, has re turned to Montreal after completing a tour of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He expresses the belief that there would be no saving of time if that route was adopted as an alternative to the Suez Canal for the conveyance of mails to China and Australia, but is of opinion that it would be invaluable m the event of European complications or the closing of the canal.

ILLNESS OF JENNY LIND.

Madame Goldschniidt (Jenny Lind), the celebrated vocalist, is seriously ill.

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols remain at ioi^. New Zealand inscribed stock, 99^. Ade laide wheat, m store, remains at 32s , 6d ; New Zealand, 30s to 325, accord ing to quality. Adelaide flour is un changed at 235. The total quantity of ' wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,720,000 quarters. Aus tralian tallow, average quality beef 22s 6d, mutton 23s 6d. Wool — At yesterday's and to-day's auctions 18,300 1 bales were offered. The market was • firm. New Zealand frozen mutton, : prime quality, is quoted at 4d per lb.

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

i London, September 25. H.M.S. Northampton has been or ; dered to relieve H.M.S. Nelson as flag ship on the Australian station.

SERIOUS EPIDEMIC IN LONDON

Fifteen hundred cases of scarlet fever are now being treated m the London hospitals, which are filled to their fullest limits. The epidemic is increasing daily.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

8.8-IN, September 24 It is officially announced that Dr McKenzie has again examined the Crown Prince's throat, and has found a gratifying improvement has taken place m its condition. Prince Fredeiick William has left for Italy, where he will remain for the winter.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bJBUTKK's TELEGRAMS— COPYBiaHT.]

THE DERRY CASTLE.

Melbourne, September 24 A fund is being raised here for the survivors of the ship Derry Castle, and to recoup the captain and crew of the schooner Awaroa, which rescued them from the Auckland Islands, for loss of time.

WRECK OF A BARQUE.

Brisbane, September 25. The barque Westeria, with a valu able cargo, has been stranded on the Queensland coa_ t, and is expected to go to pieces.

SMALLPOX IN TASMANIA.

lI..UNOESTON, September 25. An outbreak of smallpox has oc curred here. Nine cases are already reportedj aid one death has resulted.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Suspected Infanticide. Auckland, September 26. The dead body of a newly-born male child waa found to-day m a paddock behind the Thistle Hotel. It is believed to have been strangled, but the medical report has not yet been made. There is uo clue to the mother, except an old dreaa I m which the body was wrapped . j A Man Lost. j New Plymouth, September 26. A man named William Bailey, who has been residing with his brother near Oakura, has been missing since September IBth. The man has been m the habit of wandering m the hills. Inquiries are being made of his whereabouts. He is eaid not to be right m his head. Mayoralty. Wellington, September 26. Wm. Tyson is mentioned as a candidate for the Mayoralty, I Gymnasium. A movement is on foot to establish a publio gymnasium About £3500 is col lected already. Tire. Invkboargill, September 26. A six-roomed houae, East Invercargill, owned and occupied by a widow named Gouberg, has been burned down. In surance, £150 on house and furniture, m the South British . A Wi'e Decision. Arrangements have been made for the admission to tlie South School, of children from the Charitable Aid Board's Home. This decision will give satisfaction, muoh feeling having been aroused by the refusal of che School Committee to admit such children.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending September 23rd, 1887 :—

A NOVELTY IN HYDRO DYNAMICS

The next novelty m Melbourne will be the widespread obj cf high-presßUre hydnullc power. For two years a bill has been before Par'.iam.nt which pro posts to give a company the right of opening up the streets and laving down pipes for the pnrpos. of supplying hydraulic power wherever it oan be used m the city. The advocates of the scheme claim that It will save 156,000,000 gallons of Van Yean water which ia now allowed to run to waste. They promise that every building will have a lift, and that there will be a stream sufficient m the event of fire to reach the highest rafter of the tallest edifice. They declare tbat the machinery on the wharf and m some of tbe factories will be worked m silence and without smoke. Captivated by suoh prospec'.s (sayß the correspondent of the •' Sydney Morning Herald ") the House Is ready to pass the bil'. The Govern ment, however, Intend to suggest a few alterations, and one of them will probably be to propose a shorter term than 21 years, at the expiry of which the muni cipalities may purchase the plant. — .I

FIKE-PKOOF PAINT.

4» . . An interesting experiment j?aiM_aade -lately (says the •jjGtlobo ")-w_ri_ a novelty known as the asbestos paint, Tbe proprie tors of tha invention claim that the particular article, which is to (be known as the asbeßtos paint, render, structures impervious to the effect of fire, and Messrs W. Adams and Co., of Bond Btreet, who are the agents m this city, invited a number of gentlemen, including several Press representatives, to witness a teat of the genuineness of the assertion. Two wooden structures resembling sentry boxes were erected on a vacant lot of land m Elizabeth street, and nailed side by Bide. One was simply of bare timber, whilst the other bore three coats of asbestos paint. A large pile of shavings thoroughly saturated with kerosene oil was placed In eaoh and ignited. In an instant the fire burst up around the little buildings, and In a very few momenta a most satisfactory reßult of the experiment was afforded. Tae plain wooden structure was completely demo lished, but the other, which was painted, remained perfectly intact. The test vtrs fair, for both the houses were completely enveloped ia fUmea for come time. The bare wood home fell away from the other and bur__t to ashes. On inspection it was found that the fire had operated on the paint m Buch a manner aa to simply harden and blacker: it, but the wood ben. at, h was white and clean. The beneficial uses to which a paint containing these qualities may be put are obviously various, not only aa a means of saving life m cases of fire. The asbeatos paint waa used, to a large extent, on the famous Inventories m London, and received special recommendation ln honorable mention. It Is, of course, a water paint, make from the asbestoa rock, and ia mixed m every color

A CIRCUS TRAGEDY.

' A telegram from Davenport, lowa, July t 20th, to the " San Francisco Bulletin " . says : — " Sellß Brothers' circus gave an ' exhibition last night at Clinton, four miles up the river. The show included a' Wild ' West ' exhibition, part of which consists of an attack made by a number of cowboys headed by Pawnee Bill and a party of Indians. In some unexplained manner some of the cowboy b' revolvers were r loaded with ball, and when the firat shot ! of the promiscuous fusilade was fired, a l terrible cry of pain went up from a lady . member of the audience. The Indians \ kept galloping around the tent, pursued I by the cowboys, who continued firing, and m a moment one of the Indians fell off his po«y. By this time there was a tremendous uproar m the circus, many of the audience having crowded into the rings. The circus people picked up the fallen redskin, and found he had been shot m the right shoulder. He was at once carried to the dressing-room. It was then found that three people m the audience had been wounded as follows : — s Mrs W, Lambertson, m the left breast, ! dangerously; George Harrington (aged : seventeen) m the forehead, fatally ; l Wallace Phillipß, m the top of the head, p not seriously. It Jb not known how Berious the Indian's wounds were, but it is believed he cannot recover. The circus left town immediately after the perform ance, omiting a show billed fer Dubuque to-day, m order to get out of lowa, and . went to Prairie dv Ohien, Wis. It is said , the cowboys, who were apparently drunk, wanted to kill tho Indian, and m drunken stijpidity shot into the audience. As soon as the serious nature of the wounds inflicted on the Clinton people was ascer tained, a crowd gathered ; but the circus was by that time boyond the reach of pursuit. Steps will undoubtedly be taken to bring the guilty patties to justice "

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

To-night will witnesß the close of the electioneering of which we have been Burfeited, and will disclose th- result oi! a contest— prolonged almost beyond the limits of human forbearance For the last two months the all-absorbing topic has been politics, and everywhere that two or three were gathered together the invariable theme of conversation was politics. One could not proceed along the street without being buttonholed at every street corner, and being compelled to b -bmit to the ordeal of listening to a long dissertation on th© respective merits of Freetrade, Protection, Retrenchment, or whatever subject was engrossing the mind of the amateur politician, the pleasantness of the situation not being increased by the fact tbat day after day the self-same argumenta, oouched m the very same words, were dinned into one's ears, and had consequently become somewhat flat because of reiteration. As the Hon. Mr Rolleston said m his speech the other night, everybody will be glad that the r dreary drip of declamation" has oome to a close. One thing that has characterised the election so far has been an almost tot?! absence of bifrerneps, and thia muut be considered a very good sign, for it is not often the safne keenness is displayed by the partizans of rival candidates. On Saturday night both candidates delivered tbeir last speeohes prior to the election, Mr Purnell m the Oddfellows' Hall and Mr Walker m the Arcade, There were about 100 persons present at Mr Purnell's meeting, and Mr John Orr occupied the chair At the conclusion of his address a vote of thanks was unani mously passed to Mr Purnell. There was a large attendance at Mr Walker's meeting, Mr I Sargent occupying the chair. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed, with the accompaniment "For he's a jolly good fellow " A vote of confidence ih the Government was also carried. Both meetings were very enthusiastic, but as the election will have been practically decided ers we go to press, no good object would be served by publishing full reports of the proceedings. This morning broke olondy nnd lower* ing, and the day turned out to be moat unp.easant and bleak. A cold light rain commenced at an early hoar and beoame heavier as the day advanced. In Bplie of the elements being thua unpropltloua, there was not much damping of the interest tak<_n m the election and from the opening of the Cjurlhouaea knot of person, gathered, on the footpath and remained there throughout the day. Voters came m thiokly, quite 350 votes having been recorded by two o'olook and vehicles plying m the respective interests of the rival candidates brought to tha poll every elector living at any distance away, who oould be caught. Very little business seemed to be doing m town and 1 ware it not for the faot of the shops being open and the crowd m the vioinity of the Courthouse, m whioh direction every body's footsteps seemed to tend, it would seem that a holiday wbb being observed. Tents were ereoted ln the Courthouse grounds ln which tbe Secretaries of the respective Committees were enso . noed and where they gave to eioh voter as he came m his number on the roll, Much "chaff" waa interchanced between the partfzins of the candidates bnt every thing was most good humored. ' The result of che polling at Ashbarton will be known shortly after six bat the returns from tbe outlying distriots will not be to haud for aome houra after that. It is exp.cted that they will be all m by 10 or 11 o'olook. It Is expected m some quarters that there wil be " fun " this evening In the Bhape of flour-throwing. We understand, however, that the police int cad keeping a sharp look-out fcr any attempt at larrri kiniam, and offenders will receive bat smnJ- mercy at their hands.

RANGITATA.

Although Aahburton is Bomewhat re moved from the scene of etrife In connection with the Rangitata electorate, Bt ill a great deal of interest m the result of the contest is felt here. Vehicles were run from Ashbarton to Winslow, the nearest Rangitata polling place and all the "free and independents" who pos sess a Bake m the neighboring eleotorata went out to record their votes. A rather untoward Incident befell several gentle men who thus went nut. They possess the necessary qualification and they b.lieve they had everp reason to under stand that they would be able to exeroise their privilege, but when they arrived at the polling place they found that their names were not on the roll. It is bat na tural that under these olrcumstanoas great annoyance ehoald be felt and oomplaints made and it is not surprising that some of the gentlemen who have been thus deprived of their votes and have m addition takenfa trip of several mllea a gre.it inoonvlenience to themselves to exercise a privilege of which they have been deprived through, as far as tbey know, no fault of their own, should exercise to the fullest extent the Englishman's privilege of grumbling. One cartoon was exhibited m town to-day, which referred to one of the candidates for this constituency. The gentleman depicted is aa old politician wall known and who has repre sented a district noar Chrlstohuroh and also a South Canterbury constituency. He is drawn as a " sundowner " arrayed In tbe accepted orthodox costume of that tribe, with muffler, swag and billy — the latter containing, if the inscription on it is to be trusted — the commodity known as " Boft soap." He is lamenting that he is too well known m his old distriots and must try the " softies "m another. We believe the cartoon has done duty on the occasion of a former election, and has been altered a little, so as to meet the altered oircumßtances of this one. The artist has succeeded very well m depleting the features of the original. We have made arrangements by whioh we hope to have the returns for the dis triot to hand at the earliest possible mo* ment and these with the results of the Ashburton election as they arrive will be posted outside this offioe.

New Plymouth, September 26. The elections are oausing all business to be suspended, and there is great ex* citement. Wbllinqtok, September 26, The Government having decided not to run election trains m the view of the pro visions of the " Corrupt Practices Aot," coaches have been put on to take passen gers across the Bimutaka. Wellington electors will thus be able, by taking ad vantage of the ordinary trains, to record their vote both m the Masterton and Wairarapa constituencies. Blenheim, Sep f ember 26, There is a large crowd of people m the town. No business worth Bpeaking of is doing. Everybody is full of the election, The friends of the three candidates, Dodson, Henderson, aud McArthur, ap. pear equally confident. Betting is freely indulged m, hats being the rule rather than money. Mr Dodson, the late mem *ber, and his committee are very confident he will again head the poll. Nelson, September 26, There ia great excitement over tbe elec tions, but unfortunately the weather is very wet The Motueka election between Mr Bursthouse, a Government supporter, and Mr Kerr, Oppositionist, creates the keenest interest, and is expected to be very close. Dunbdin, September 26. The weather ia wet and will probably dele; many electors of mature years going to the poll. There is intense excitement, and all business is practically suspended. Olose voting is expected m the City seats. In Dunedia East the roll has been chal lenged, causing much comment. It wijj bo nine before the result are knowo, '

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1887



Sun Sun Moon Moon age at Rises. Sets. Rites Sets, noon day; n .m . p.m. 21 Wednesday.. 8.85 5.52 8.4 10.12 3 32 Thursday .. 5.53 6.53 8.45 U.2f 4 23 Friday.. .. 5.62 5.55 9. 1 • • 6 a.m. 24 Saturday ... 5.50 5.56 lO.IP 0.29 6 25 Sunday .. 5.48 6.58 11.11 1.31 7 p xn 29 Monday  5.46 6.59 0.8 2.25 8 27 Tuesday .. 5.44 6.0 1.7 3.12 9



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Wanted ADANO3 (LONG NIGHT) will be held In tbe Templar Hall, T rwald, on THURSDAY EVEJSING Next, com manning at 8 o'olook. Admission : Gents, 2s 6d ; Ladies free. Refreshments pro- vided. 9 138 FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. r/S/" ANTKD known that HAVES & CO "* have Large Stocks on hand. Bo further partioulars see new advertisemen m this issne. WANTED Known.— Melford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first class Drapery and Millinery. — H. 0. Begers. PRINTS, Prints — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H. C Segers, Melford House. II 'ANTED CASH— Moir's Oatmeal, VV 251bs, 2a 9d ; Ling Fi B b, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; • Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Ib 6d.— Jambs I McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholio Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colo.ed Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c, at _dRs Man hire's Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings.



ST.HE PREMIER OOLONIAL OOMPAN ' _ *» >• .rrrfisr.- •' S V f > ->.? : \ _\_ U J I .. ■■• l••i£.l\ Uig i *• iO . \ A i*s vsi _ c ■-• H ;^--='i- ;J i^_^____^Mr • ••'■"* ■__!■> •^^^?' i^^^^^^^^.^&^' .srAßir:--:: :: c ? : ?^pi^^^ Capital 11000,00 j !?:.m.MS{mJ ';.--~.'f r > '. S^;IRK''C!DEhS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW I- ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AOENT, ASBBURTON — _ . — — " '— ZEALANDIA BOOT STORES, A3_HIBTJF_TO__r. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ESTABLISHMENT WILL OPEN ON Saturday Next, September 24th, 1887, WITH A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF EVERY KIND OF BOOTS, SHOES, OR SLIPPERS, REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC, And no matter what PRIOE BOOT you require THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE Can supply it. THE Ladies' Department oontaina a Grand assortment of Walk Ing and Evening Shoes, from the b.et makers, Including Otto Herz, and Pinot, of Parlr. Ladies cheap, neat fitting, hard wearing Balmorals, Button and Elastic Sideß, House Boots and Slippers. The Gentlemen's gooda. We are prepared to supply Pine Hand Sewn Boots, both Englißh and German makes, and we shall always keep a taree Stock of the oelebratcd ZEALANDIA brand. This particular mftke haa the finest repu'ation m the colonies. They have gained highest honors at all the Exhibitions, and at the recant Oolonial and Indian Exhibition they were pronounced the finest In the whole Exhibition. We specially invite the Farmera and others to buy this Brand, and we GUARANTEE that every pair will fit well, and give good wear. For downright hard wear they are unequalled ln New Zealand. In Boy'a and Girl's Boots. In addition to the regular lines we have the following specialities, designed for Sohool and rough wear : — "THE PARAGON," almost indestructible, " THE INDESTRUCTIBLE TOE, and the " DEPEKD&BLE SCHOOL BOOT." No other Firm oan make these Lines, a. they are our Registered Specialities. The ZEALANDIA BOOT BTORE will be found, both In Quality and Prloe, equal to ary Establishment m Danedin or Christohurch, A first-class Staff of Workmen will be kept for Repairs, and no matter where you boy, or have bought yonr Boots, they will be cheerfully repaired. THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, (Next SOMERSET HOTEL. James Lamb, Manager. Pickford and Undrill, <|jglg3 Og||S|V FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLSTERERS, jS™ii-__|l j^^^q AND CABINETMAKERS, £^t^^TT'AVE Large and Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIAN L ~ m> XX and AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, Toilet Glasses, Mattresses and Palliasses, Couches, Perambulatora, Toilet Ware. MATS AND LifINERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS, ALL NEW GOOD 3. Any description of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premise!, at Prioea to suit the times. Note the address — TANORED STREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK $ -kJ • • ?# To Meet the Times. i-= W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, r&c. JNTENDS to SELL FURNITUBE of all kinds at Prices tfEVER BEFOEE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STEEET SOUTH, ASHBUKTOIf. SH ALBERT ROBERTS has cor sale,— Clovers, — HiTE, COWGRASS, ALSYEJ3, and TREFOIL. I RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE. I ' Golden Tares, Cape Barley, EED PEAS, SEED OATS] (various kinds), CRUSHED BEANS PLOUGH SHARES. I F COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE LEST IN 7HE MARKET. ashburton woollen Alfred Harrison, MANUFACTURING. COMPY. A cctioneer, <_took and estate i (Limited.) agent and valuator. DE -POSIT© SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook ab»rp R^0T,,,,,- , , 11 __, * -—Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodnoe ECEIVED In large cr small sums at Mer^ an |, a ' 8f the folU w ng Bates of loterest :— 7* Six per cent If fixed for 6 months ir r_ n qai i, Seven per oent >f fixed for 12 months * v X o Ai " n — Fanning Implements, and Vehiclef H. SEMPLF^ 0 f a n kinds constantly m Yards 9*56 Secretary. on y i ew f or g a le. AVING taken over the Grocery aod Clearing Sales held m Town or Earthenware Departments of tbe SfT***? Ba r< W ed ' an £ Bußine_B of the late Firm of ORR an! J^era! terms arranged with both ALCORN, I will continue those Branches Buyers and Sellers, of the Business m the same Shop for the Rents collected, and the business of present. I have regular Shipments of absentees managed with oaro. GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Valuation made of Properties or Mer* Coming forward from the Manufacturer*., chandiße on ca B y terms, which enables me to SELL at a PRICE Advances made instantly on Goods tbat defies competition. delivered at the Stores for Sale. I intend, as formerly, making TEA my A#e«. for tbe Norwioh Union Fire, In - speciality. eurance Company. COFFEE ground daily on the Preml.e*. A B ent for tb *l Qaallty combined with Oh.apne.s will MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. j be my Mo_to. AUSTRALASIAJI 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. ' ALFRED HARKISON ]



Public Notices. SPRING FASHIONS. J. OEK &.CO. (LATE ORR AND ALOORN,) Are now Showing th» Latest Designs ta ffreat Variety n all the Departments. SETBBAL Shipments by Direot Steamer from London are already opened op, and further shipments are expected m a few days, tf« have much pleasure m inviting the inspection of the Ladies to our New IStock of Hals, Bonnets, Mantles, Flowers, &«. which embrace all the Latest Novelties. *lso JERSEY JACKETS m Great Variety. The New Embroidered Muslin Costumes po fashionable this Season, m various qualities. New Dress Goods m Veiling, Beiges, Coßturae 1 weeds, French Foules, &c, the largest variety to select from we have ever shown. NEW PRINTS. We direct special attention to our New Stock of Prints, Cambrics, Windsor Zephyrß, Printed Drilltttes, Printed Bateex>B, Fancy Canvas Cloths, Brocaded Muslins, Fancy Colored Lace, Stripe Muslins, &c, which for beauty of designs and effect are superior to any ever seen m Ashburton. New Hosiery, New Glows, New Laces, New Embroidery (very good), New Trim- finings. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. We have now opened a very Large Stock of White and Grey Twilled Sheet- ings, White Calicos aud Long Cloths, Honeycomb Quilts, Linen Diaper, Table Damasks, Brown Hollands, &q. Importing direct from the Manufac- turers, we are m a position to give our customers the very best value procurable, and as we hope to greatly increase our trade, we have determined to reduce the prices to the smallest possible margin ef profit Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ac large New Stocks. BOOTS !" BOOTS 1 1 . We are determined still to sell Boots' cheaper than any other House . We invite an early inspection of our New Goods. JOHN ORB & GO. (LATE OBR AND ALOORN .^ McOallum & Oc COAL! COALf! COAL TjIBESH SUPPL[ES;|OF Jd NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. ALBO— NatlveJCoal, superior to Mount Sifters Coal. Fresh supplies Of Building Timber and Building Materials o every description. FRESH IMPORTATIONS FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE- WIRE- WIRE BARBED & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.-s B, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION BiRBED WIRE, " ACME " STANDARDS STANDARDS STAND AEDS. Out and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants ASHBURTON, OAMARTJ DUNEDIN & INYER OABGILL, 4tlß*



Certainly the most effeotive MEDICINE m the world ia SANDER and SONS' EU- CALYPTI EXTTRACT. Teßt its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc.; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate: —" 24th April, 1885. —Messrs Sander and Sons,—lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Euoalypti Extraot. Having liad inflam- mation on the hone of the leg, which canle on after a severe attaok of low fever, I was at- tended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my tog, but without succees. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heaEd m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extraot, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly re- lieved. After applying the extraot every four hours or nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extraot a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medioines.—Yours eto.,E. J. Curnow, Wattte ekeet, Sandhurst."- {Advt