DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 8 days old shines till about i 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about & m the morning. * Tha 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 rißes 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. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A peculiar attempt at boycotting is reported from an eleotoral distriot On the other side of lhßßimutaka. During the recent elections a gentleman m the district shared with many other people m the colony the doubtful honor of being beaten. Certain of his supporters were not all pleased with the defeat of their candidate, and they propose to boycott a looal journal which opposed him by forming a league of people who will refuse to buy goods from storekeepers advertising with that parti cular newepapftr. The devioe is a very paltry, contemptible, and un-English one, and we , hope it will meet with signal failure. — " NZ. Times." A recent little land transaction m Elizabeth street, Melbourne, shows how easy it is to make money, if you get the chance and know how to use it. A long lease fell m, and the tenant applied for a renewal. "You shall have it," replied the landlord, " but you have been getting at me for twenty years, and by — I'll get at you now. Your rent for the next ten years is £2000 a year." The tenant complained bitterly of this harsh treatment, and strove, though m vain, to beat down the inexorable landlord. Finally, he executed the lease of the premises at the higher rent. He then went across the road and signed a sub-lease, for which he had previously arranged, at very nearly double what he was paying his landlord. The latter has since heard of this transaction, and now swears at bis tenant more than ever. £ Keating's Powder destroys both fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In extermi nating beetles the sucoess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfeotly clean m appli cation. See the artiole you purchase is Keating's, as imitations are noxious £nd ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all ohemists.

«. The first fish of the season exhibited m Ashburton is now on view m Mr W. Zander'B window, East street. It is a nice 21b trout, caught by Mr John Corbett, of the Forkß, and brought to town to-day. In order to hurry on the completion of the Mount Somers Tramway the men are at work m the snow laying rails. The snow m still several irnohes deep. Mr Walters, of the •' London Tiroes," has for the third time declined a peerage. No traces have been found of the man Alfred Robin, who is charged with embezzlement, and is said to have absoonded from his bail. He is Baid to have been formerly a Beafaring man, whioh would naturally assist him m getting away. Four hundred and eighty-five tons of kauri gum received m Auokland this month. It is said that m Napier the railways have increased the value of the land thirty-fold. One English nobleman has 4000 acres lying idle, at an annual loss>of rental of £10,000 a year. Captain Jovis, a Frenoh reronaut, is going to try to cross the Atlantic m a ballcon next month. In August the navigation of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal was partially stopped by the deficiency of water caused by the drought. On the 16th July Paris was flooded with a printed propheoy, according to the Cagliostro method, of the future oareer of Boulangor. He is to be victor over Germany on Nov. 7th, 1890, and President of the Frenoh Republic m May, 1890. The city authorities of Paris' have just tested an Austrian invention for automatically lowering coffins into graves/Jrithout ropes. A ooflin was placed on a kind of reotangular platform, and Burrounded with funeral drapery, whioh concealed the grave. When a spring was pressed the platform, with its lugubrius burden, descended Blowly into the earth. The price of the apparatus is £80 and the inventor states that it is used m Vienna and Milan, the rata payable being 6 francs for each burial. The genial veteran, Mr John Ollivier, will celebrate his golden wedding at Christchurch on the 25th instant. The " Press " says :— He intends holding a sort of "At Home " m the shape of a monster garden party to cele brate the event, to whioh all his friends are invited. There will be no formal invitation by cards, eic, but both Mrs Ollivier and him self will be glad to see and welcome all comers. The English Government has just given £3200 for 16 premiums of £200 eaoh for stallions m Ireland, and the time is not perhaps far distant when some like encourage ment may be given to English breeders. The Royal Agricultural and Hunters' Improvement Booieties are likewise exerting themselves with great liberality towards the same end. A duplicated self-baiting automatic rabbit trap has been patented by Mr F. Ironside, of Sydney. The novelty of the oontrivanoe is that each rabbit caught re-sets and re-baits tho trap with oats, eto,, the refleotor being so placed at'the exit that it serves the double purpose of a decoy and a door lo prevent the return of tbe rabbit, whioh is secured m the duplicated hidden trap. The trap is capable of containing a large number of rabbits.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

— — .. -^ , The following business was gone through after we went to press yesterday: — BLACK MOUNTAIN TRACK Mr W. Gerard wrote requesting that the Black Mountain Traok which had been damaged by finds should be repaired. He. undertook to have the road repaired for £30. The Council decided to contribute half the amount asked Tor by Mr Gerard to put the traok m order, If the Mount Butt Road Board would contribute the othsr half. HAMPSTBAD WATER SUPFLY. The Bon ugh Council wrote enclosing a copy of their Engineer's report on the matter of water supply for Hampstead. It was decided to forward the report m to the Hampstead Town Board. BOUNDARY ROAD. The Sonth Bakaia Road Board wrote asking the Cjuccll to veet the control of the road between the Rakaia and Wakanui districts m the former body. It wap decided to notify the two Boards interested that the matter would oome before the Council at Its next meeting. WATER RACE FJRD3. The Wakanui Road Board wrote agree ing to undertake the work of looking after water race fords at the expense of the Council. The Bjard also offered to look after culverts. It was resolved to reply that the oulverts would be attended to by the Council. SHALL BIRDS' NUISANCE. The Wakanui Road Board wrote asking if the County Council had any intention of continuing the subsidy of la 6 1 per 100 for small birds' eggs and heads. It was resolved that the . Oomoil grant an amount of Is per 100 It was resolved that any collection found to contain starling's eggs ba not paid for. EX TENSION, The oontraotors for earthwork at Dlgby'a bridga wrote requesting an exten sion of time for fourteen days, as they had been un.tble to get on with the work owing to bad woathef. GR.WFL MT. The Sruth Rakaia Road Po*rd re quested that two no es of Reserve 173 Bhould be laid off f r a gravel pit. The application wns granted. TITLES. The Waitaki County Council wrote requesting the co-operation of the Counoll m bringing under the notice of the Government the need c f legislation (m so far as local bodies are concerned) with reference to the adoptfon of Borne simple ma' hod whereby ti'lea to road lines, ex changed or rtberw se, acquired for public use can be obtained. The letter was referred to the Council's solicitor for his advice m the matter. MOUNT SOMEBS TRAMWAY. Letters from Mr T. Harrison and from the Mount Somers Road Board m refer ence ti drains being filled up owing to the construction oi the Mount Somers Tramway, were laid on the table till Mr Walker's return. CEMPTERY BOARD. It was decided to communicate with the Mount Somers Road Board m referenoe to filling two vacancies on the Mo ant Somers Cemetery Board. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence during the Parlla nrss^i^ session was granted to Mr W. C, Walker. RATE It was resolved that at the next meeting a general rate be proposed to be levied of § of Id m the £, £ for charitable aid purposes aud £ f° r general county ex penditure. TENDERS. The following tender was accepted :— Montalto water-race— Fawcatt, £64 6a 4d The Council then adjourned.

CORN EXCHANGE.

» The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending Friday, Ootober 7th, 1887 :— There are but few changes to note m tho grain markets. Outside orders are scarce, and the London prices leave no margin for shippers, at the Bame time holders are firm m their demands Turing the week considerable business has been done m potatoes, owing to Tasmanian vessels being quarantined on account of the smallpox scare. Whkat. — Little business is being transabted owing to the absence of outside olders, and local millers holding aloof, anticipating lower prices. Holders are firm at 3s Id for Hunters, and 3s 5d to 3s 6d for Tuscan and Pearl. Small lines of chicken wheat, both whole and broken, are quickly taken for local purposes at last week's quotations. Oats. — Small orders continue to arrive, but generally the market is ffiatt t although stocks are gradually becoming less. We quote heavy milling at la lid ; and short feed, Is 9d to la lOd ; Danish and Tartars at Is 7d to Is Bd. Barley.— Tdis trade is chiefly confined to seed parcels, which are moving off at 4s to ss, according to quality. Beans are slightly weaker, and may now be purchased at 8s to 3s 2d. Peas are dull and hard to quit at over 5s for Blues Ryegrass. — Only small parcels are being placed at 3s to 3s 31 for roachine hressed lines No demand for farmers lots. Potatoes. — A brisk demund opened at tho beginning of the week, and consider able quantities were placed at Bs, and have steadily increased until now, when 12s is readily given at country stations, within the 12 miles radius. Dairy Produce.— No market. Old stocks are almost uusaleable. Fresh but ter quiet at fid. Cheese has no demand, The above quotations are those paid to farmers, and delivered f.o.b. Lyttelon, sacks extra. ,

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

[rEUXBB's TEIEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

THE ACCUSED DISMISSED.

London, October 6. At the Dublin Police Court to-day, Messrs O'Brien and Sullivan appeared to answer the charge of publishing re ports of the doings of the suppressed branch of the National League. Mr Sullivan appeared m the Lord Mayor's robe, attended by the Aldermen. An exciting scene took place m Court owing ' to the police preventing the City Sword Bearer and Mace Bearer from sitting near the Lord Mayor, and relegating them to the gallery. The case against the accused was sum marily dismissed. Notice of appeal against the decision of the Magistrates was given on behalf of the Crown.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, October 7, The adjourned Inquoßfc on she body of the dead child found on September 26 near the Thistle Hotel wa3,h?ld to-day, whfn a verdict was returned that the child died from hemorrhage or from suffocation at the time of birth, but whether the neglect wascsu'ei through Ignorance or the incapacity of the mother, or by malice with a felonious Intent, there was no evidence to show The case against William Walker, a boy of 14, arrested yesterday on a charge of placing atones on the railway line near Momingßide, was heard to-day at tho Polica Oourt. The prisoner w*s convicted of the offence, but m cc mi dura tion of his youth, and this baing tho first case of the kind, a fine of 30j and ooßt-i was im posed. Wellington, October 7. At the Supreme Oourt to-day the ques tion of eßtrea'iog the bail m the case of Robin, charged with embezzlement, but who did not appear, was mentioned. At the commencement counsel for the sureties tock the objeotion that the recognisances were void ex facie, sb they wore signed by a Justice of the Peace and not by the commitling Magistrate. After argument the case was adjourned for a week. Information has been received by the police that the abscoding schoolmaster O'Brien was arrested m Sydney on the arrival of the Wakatipu A oonfitable will be sent across to bring back the fugitive by the Hauroto on Wednesday next. At a meeting of the Rugby Union a series of resolutions were brought for ward for the purpose of restoring power to tfce hands of the senir r Clubs, who are at present outnumbered by the junior delegates. The latter were, however, victorious by one vute, and the seniors had to withdraw their motions till the beginning of next season, when they will make another attempt to deprive tho junior Clubs of their dom'nant position. Seme of the leaseholders m the block burned down In February declined to rebuild oo their present leases which are held from the Corporation, neither are they p epared to surrender the leases. An appeal has been made to tbe City Council ffho have appointed a Committee to deal with the matter. Unless an ar rangement can be come to, tnere seems every probability of the block remaining a blank for a long tltna to come. Te Puni, a Maori chief cf some in fluence m th.9 9utt district, died laet night. He Is said to be about ninety four years old. Dunedin, October 7 Frederick Lindsay Flint, a ooantryman, who had been knocking down his money, was committed for trial to-day for obain- Inp money by f.tlae pretences. The Union Steamship Company's new steamer, Pukakl. from Glasgow, reached the Otago Heads, at 7 a.m., and reported all well, but owing to thick weather she decided to ar_ohor outside all night, Ikveroargill, October 7. At a meeting held hero tonight a joint stock Company was Initiated to plaoa a Bteamer on Lake Te Anau for tourlat traffic. The local agent of the U.S.S, Company said they were prepared to take shares if tbe pr«]oct was supported by the public. The question of purchasing a email launch at present lying htra dismantled wag mooted, but no movement was made, further than that the Provincial Directors inspect and repor' . The launch is named the Laura, and was bought aorno yeirs ago m Wellington. She is offered, delivered on the Like, for £210 The proposed capital of the Company is £500<

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(REUTBR'B telegrams—copyright.]

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Berlin, October 6. The proposition of Prince Bismarck to appoint a German Commissioner for the Melbourne Exhibition, and render financial aid to its German exhibitors thereat, came up for con sideration m the Federal Council to-day. The proposal was referred to a Select Committee, the members of the Council not yet being informed of the views of their respective Cabinets on the matter.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

The semi-official North German " Gazette" to-day, m an article upon the recent interview between Prince Bismarck and Signor Crispi, states that the result of the meeting has been that Italy and Germany, m conjunction with Austria, have resolved to do their utmost to prevent a European war, and, if necessary, to act together to avert the same.

AN ALLEGED INFORMER.

London, October 6 It is reported that a Moonlighter, named Callman, has turned informer and disclosed to the Government the workings and objects of the National League. Its objects include the cap lure of arms and ammunition, and the frightening of farmers into com pliance with the demands of the League. LORD ROSEBERY ON IRELAND. Speaking at Ipswich, Lord Rosebery said the effect oi the policy of the Government was to produce rancour and rebellion m Ireland. This had already been discovered by the British people, whose confidence the Govern ment was rapidly forfeiting. ,

COLONIAL DEFENCE.

It is probable that two torpedo cruises of the Mohawk type will be added to the war vessels on the Australian station.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bkuter's telegrams—copyright.]

THE MARKETS.

Mklbovjbnk, October 7. Adelaide wheat is steady at 3s 5d to 3s 6d. Flour is quoted at £S 5s to £9. Sydney. October 7. Wheal is unchanged at 3s 3d to 3s 4d. New Zealand oats are at is iod to ?s 2d. Maize is at 3s 66 to 3s Bd,

THE POLITICAL CRISIS.

w I Wellington, October 7. At the meeting of the Opposition members this afternoon 44 were present, and nine said to be aooouuted for. Several of those present yesterday refused ; to attend to-dsy. Mr Fulton occupied the chair on both occasions. There was a long discu?aion, lasting t'll cloS3 on 6 p.m. , and views were freely expressed and canvassed. No formal resolution was proposed, and little more wai done than clearing the ground somewhat further. Another meeting is to be held at two to-morrow, when it is generally expected that definite steps will ba taken, and the question of 'who is to form the Ministry, or whether any attempt shall be made to do so at present finally settled. Every thing points to M»jor Atkinson being the ultimate choice as leader. Some are In favor of leaving it to Sir G. Grey to take the lead, but it is understood tint he Is disinclined to do bo. Another proposition is that Maj >r Atkinson shall be Promler, but not Treasurer. It is stated that he is pratically secure of the necessary Bupport If he decides to undertake the task, and it is generally believed that tho portfolios will bo virtually allotted by Monday. The Southland members, six In number, held a meeting to-day, at which It waa unanimously deolded t j offer no faotlous opposition to a new Ministry, until t hay have time to lay their policy before the House A meeting o: some of the new members adverse to the late Government was also held, at which a similar decision was arrived at ; m fact caucuses have been the order of the day. A curious point haa been raised relative to tbe order of proceedings on Tuesday. The Commissioners announced that fie Governor wruld state his reasons for calling Parliament together at 2 p.m., but the House on rising adjourned till 7.30 on Tuesday, It is argued that they cannot be called upon to listen to His Excellency.

(From our own Correspondent.) Wellington, October 8. It is believed the discrepancy In the < time of meeting of the House on Tuesday 1 need nob oause any difficulty aa the Com- i mlaaioners will Blmply announce that his ' Excellency's Bpeech haß been postponed. The question of Protection is being raised and urged by the Ministerialists with the view of introducing the appla diecord amongst the Oppositionists. It* is known that Major Atkinßon has Protec tion proclivities, and as many of the Opposition are Btrong Freetraders, it is thought that the' introduction of the qaestion of Protection may have the effect, if strongly pursued, of smashing up the party, or at any rate of sowing the seeds of dissatisfaction. The new members are P'oving intractable and show strong dis inclination to pledge themselves to sop-' port Major Atkinson unless they know who are to oompose the new Ministry. Prejudice .against Major Atkinson still exists. With Otago members Sir John Hall is also disfavored, as beln» a large land owner, and the same remark applies to Captain Russell though he is still named as likely to take the Native and Defence portfolios . Mr Ormond distinctly refuses either to lead or take office. Sir G Grey has been asked to tako the leader ship, bnt refused on the ground that he is not likely to bo of much service to the country by taking; a prominent position. He strongly favora Maj jr Atkinson as leader of tho new party, and praseut signs point to tha fact of Moj ir Atkinson being the only possible rival to Sir Jalius Yogel. Later. I am reliably informed that m the event of Major Atkinson being chosen to lead tbe Oppositioi party to day, it is probable that the Ministry will be chosen some thing as follows : -Premier, Major Atkin son ; Treasurer, Mr Fisher ; Education, Land, and Mines from Messrs Fergup, Hislop, Barron, G. F. Richardson and Scobie McKenzie Mr Mitchelson has been urged to take Public Works, but as he feels that ontirely new men should occupy Ministerial positions m the present crisis, he will not take any position m portfolio, but the portfolio will be awarded to an Auckland man, either MOS3 or Peacock. Sir F. Whitaker will undertake the Government work m the Council without portfolio. If this prediction j comes to pass, it is most likely that some at all events of the ministers will be sworn m this afternoon, and on Tuesday next the House will be adjourned probably for j a fortnight m order to give the new Government time to frame their polioy. j If the above does not come about, nothing ! but a chaos will result, and a return j to power of Sir Julin_ Yogel, aa under no consideration will the Opposition agree to a coalition.

MAJOR ATKINSON TO FORM A MINISTRY.

The result of the meeting of the Op position was that Majir Atkinson has undertaken to form a Ministry, and haß proceeded to have an interview with the Governor. I ■an«M______m__

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ ; We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE LATE ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. The state of our town on the night of the late election was simply disgraceful. Sc>res of men young and old paraded the ctreetß assaulting and insulting every peaceable cltizsn cbey met. Gangs num boring from ten to twenty hunted through the town m search of anyone, who at any previous time migat have offended them, however unintentionally. The leader of these had a hunter's horn which he used to rally _ s cowardly mates to any parti cular spot, fcr the purpose of assaulting and insulting men attending to their business. o_e or two men were brutally assaulted, while men who ought to have known better, indulged m throwing rotten eggs and bags of flour. While these things were going on, the police did absolutely nothing to aid m protecting peaceable citizens — they seemed more intent on preserving their nice .uniforms. If these well<paid officers are of no use m , times of emergency ; if they think more of their nice uniforms than of the publio peace, I think we could do very well .without them, m this age of retrench ment. I have been told that the constables had orders from their superiors net to interfere with the cowardly roughi lest their nice uniforms might be fpoilud. If the police bo of no use except to "run m" a hanrlesß oYun&.who dccc not interfere with any body why do not the Ministry sack them 1 If we knew that the police oared more about their nice uniforms than they do about tbe public peace, wo could do as they do m Texas, acd as we Bhall be compelled to do here m future — carry arms for our own protection, and use them when compelled. When some limbs are broken, or Borne lives lost, the police may wake from their sleep. In "the Oourt one man admitted that he had fl ur In his pocket, and had thrown it, while it is well-known that the police know dozens of the rioters, jei thesa things do not shame the police into risking their nice uniforms by hauling them up. In this reßjjßut their conduct Is m contrast with i heir action m connection with drunks. I have been Informed by a trustworthy gentleman that the police followed a quiet and harmless drunk and then ''ran him m," while hundreds of oowardly rioters were -i I 'owed to do just as they pleased. The sounding of the horn they oould hear, aud they oould see the rush of riofcew, as

well as the flur throwers, but no notice whatever has been taken of them to the present moment. We would be much [ better without polloe of this kind— -we could then take steps to protect ourselves. Tbe disgraceful state of the town may be I judged from tbe fact that, m one hotel at least, the balcony was ocoupied by a band of young ruffians who amused them selves by throwing flour at peaceable patera by, and when their shots took effect they screamed with delight. In conclusion I would suggest that our re presentatives, Me-srs Walker, Buxton, and be requested to bring the con duct of the police under, the notice of the Minister of Justice. No one blames the constables as, according to general belief, thßy were restrained by _uperior orders. — Yours etc., Peace.

SUDDEN DEATH

New Plymouth, October 7. Mrs Leech, of Inglewood, waa found drowned m a pond at the back of the house, at one o'clock to-day. No parti culars are at hand. New Plymouth, October 8, Tho particulars of Mrs Leeoh's death at Inglewood are as follows : — She had been ill for some weeks and her mind was wandering. At five yesterday morning she had got out of bed when her son, who had been sitting up all night with her, had dozjd off, but waking missed her aud going out found her near a pool of water. At midday yesterday she was again missed f rum her bed and on search ing, her body clad m her nightdress, was found In a pool of water at the back of the hcußß about a hundred yards away. The body exhibited no marks of violence. An inquest is being held this morning, but the above are the only facts likely to be brought out. She was forty eight years of age. ______________

THE RADCLIFEE CASE

Christohuroh, Ootober 7. The police here explain that the reason of the apparent discrepancies offered In the Radoliffe case at Adelaide m regard to the date of the warrant issued foe his arrest was that the warrant really waß isaued on September 3rd, as tele graphed to Adelaide before Oonatable ' Stunner left here. It was ascertained that this warrant was not sufficiently ex plicit, and another was substituted foe it, dated September 6th. Hence the state ment made that the warrant had been issued on September 3rd was quite correct. Justice Boucant, m giving judgment, commented very severely on the discrspanoy, but it appears that there wa=* really no reason for blaming tho police here.

A PRACTICAL TEST

The Emperor Dom Pedro of Brazil lately gave audienoe to a young engineer who came to show him a new applianoa for stopping railway engines. The Em peror was pleased with the thing, and said, "We will put it at onoe to a practical test. The day after to-morrow have your engine ready j we will have it , coupled to my saloon carriage, and then ! fire away;. When going at full speed I 1 ffill unexpectedly give the signal to stop, and then we shall see how the apparatus works." At tbe appointed time the Emperor entered his carriage and the engineer mounted his engine, and on they went for a considerable distance, indeed, the young inventor began to suspect that the Emperor had fallen asleep, when the train suddenly came to a Bharp curve round tbe edge of a cliff, on turning which the driver saw to his horror an immense boulder lying on the rails. He had j tat sufficient presence of mind to turn the orank of his brake and pull up the engine within a couple of yards of the fatal block. Here tbe Emperor put his bead out of the window and asked what they were Btop iog for. They pointed to the piece of rock, on seeing which Dom Pedro burst into a merry laugh. "Pu?h the thing on one side ?" he called out to the engineer, who had jumped down from the locomotive ; and when the latter, m his confusion, blindly obeyed, and kicked the Btone with his foot, it crumbled into dust. It was a block of starch that Dom Pedro had ordered to be placed on the rails the night before.— "El Dia."

EXCISE DUTY ON ARTIFICIAL BUTTER

Ou the agitation of German farmsrs, a bill ia to be introduced into the Reich stag having for its object the imposition of an excise duty on artificial butter, because the consumption of this com modity, which is about one half the prioe of real butter, Ib steadily increasing, and threatens to become a serlouc rival of the natural product, and thus injure the farmers. At the present moment, fifteen thousand tons of artificial butter are manufactured yearly m Germany, and the whole of thi3 is consumed at home. One of the largest faotorlea is that of Messrs Burman and Oo , of Berlin, where artifical butter is made according to the process of Md^e and Mauries. The best fat is first froed from the indigestible stearine, then mixed with aboet twenty five per cent of milk, a small quantity of best olive oil and a small quantity of real butter. The materials are heated and kneaded by steam power, then solidified by means of a jet of water, which la cooled by an Ice machine, then pressed to remove the milk and water, and finally salted and packed ready for the market. Ohemioal analysis shows that artificial butter ie almost identioal with the natural produot. It contains ninety per cent of fat, seven per cent of water, three per Cent of salt and caseine, — " Farming World " (Soot land.

"THE BITER BIT"

*> _ Joslah Miller went to an lnsurano3 company to get a polioy on one of his vbesela that was about to sail from the West Indies to New York with a valuable cargo. The insurance was heavy, and so was the premium, because the ship was not rated very well at Lloyd'B. Mr Miller paid the premium, and was told to call In a day or two for the policy. He called several times, but the clerk always had an excuse to offer, The Pre sident had not signed the policy, but would do so when he came In, and the document would be sent round In a day or bo. One morning a man came to Mr Miller, after a. breathless ride on relays of horses from near Montawk, and re ported the ship a total wreck on Montauk Point; Mr Miller went to the insurance offioe and said, m a loud volop, to the olai k : •' You needn't mind about the polioy. I've heard from my ship. You can give me back my premium money," Before the clerk could think what to say the President of the company stepped out from his private office, with the policy m his hand, saying : '-I'm sorry, Mr Miller, but your policy has been signed and waiting for you two or three days. I meant to have sent it to you, but'it was lying under some papers on my desk." Mr Miller tcok the document and noticed that tha ink of the signature was not icy. As he turned to go, he aaid ; "I've heard from the ship, Soe's gone to pieces on the Montauk Point, a total loss."

PHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887.



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Statutory Declaration.—l, Fraz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the oolony of Viotoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June; 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on tho knee. lat onoe took all pains to secure medioal assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Maogillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I oalled on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application Df the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fortnight out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reaohed :hat the Extraot referred to was first applied. _id I make this solemn declaration, etc, — Franz Raabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the 3olonyof Viotoria, Australia, this seventeenth lay of Ootober, one thousand eight hundred md seventy-seven, before me, Moritz Cohn, r.P, [Adyt.]



'• Bough on Itch." — " Bough on Itoh, oures ekin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison barber's itch,



Wanted WANTED a Good Genernl Servant i Apply Mrs Segers, Melford ' House 10 32 1 \%J ANTED Known. —That H M \ \ ? Jones is selling as cheap as ever. All kinds of Fancy Goods, _c, at lowest rates for cash . ' FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Coses, ' cheap.— H. O. Segers, Melford House. WANTED known that HAVES & CO have Large Stocks on hand. Fo) further particulars see now advertisemen m this issue. I WANTED Known.— Mo 1 ford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first-claes Drapery acd Millinery. — H. C Segeks. PRINTS, Prints. — Just oponed a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zophj rs, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H. C Segers, Melford Houso. IKJAKTED CASH— Moir's Oatmeal, VV 25 lbs, 2d 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' 1 Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewol Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, _c, &0., at -_rs Manhibe's Fancy Repository, ; Saunders' Buildings.



Public Notices IAVING taken over tho Grocery and Earthenware Departm*nta of the usiness of the late Firm of ORR and I LLCORN, I will continue those Branches I the Business m the same Shop for ths resent. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, oming forward from the Manufacturer?, rhich enablei me to SELL at a PRICE hat defies competition I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my peclality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Jaallty:* combined with Cheapness will be my Mo to. >*0Q ROBERT ALCORN. T Hoult's PORK SHOP IS REMOVED TWO DOORS HIGHER UP EAST ST. Call and See Him. GOOD SITTING ROOM FOR VIBITORS. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. H. C. CRAIGHEAD has great plea- t sure m intimating to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he haa admitted Edwin G. Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried on under the style or firm of H. and E, Craighead. REFERKING to the above, H. and E. Cbatqhbad beg to announce to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have just lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweedß, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Season, and hope by strict attention to bußinees, firet-claes fit and workmanship, to merit a continuance of fat patronage so liberally bestowed upon . c predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 2 Tnncred eireet, Ashburton. FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAB just received and opened up hie New Stock of AJNGLICR3' GOODS comprising Split Cane and other Rods various prices, with Minnow and Fly Topß Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gul 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 frorr him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET anc LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of Nev\ TOBACCONIST WARES and FANC\ GOODS, which will ba sold at very lov. prices. Notb the Address :— W. ZANDER, Hairdressing and ShtvingSalooo. Billiarc Room with 2 first-class Tables upstain EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9°7< Tow vitality. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure 0 Consumption, Chronic Cough atsd General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m grodicnts necessary for bulding uj the Human Frame, and which are con sidercd deficient m the above complcinls viz , Phos]>hontß and Lime. It cannot bi too highly fecoramended for Delicat Children. Dr. Churchil 's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHTTEB Is rrul Brain Food, and m cases o Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion ha acquired a world-wido reputation. Eacl bottle bear b Dr, Churchill's signature Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rde Castiqlione, Paris. GEAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For Peaufy, Style, and Fashion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STUCK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. IX "AORANGI" CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman ?ilk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handoome Visi'es and Fichus richly trimmed Straw Good'i, FlowerP, Feathers and Rilibnii;-. I'ndless Variety m Jersey Silk <il(.' ci«, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 c'a^p. Lateit I'rcif* M->t> rials, Jersey Veilings, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cordß, Groy Cn-» elit« h, French Cashmeres, &c. PRINTS.- i:o w Canvas Cloths, Zephyrs, Co'oied Lace, Stripe Rtgnttas, Flouncifg Lricf p, Mourning Prints, &c All the New Drees Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of New Boots juut opened. Prices cheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department. This Pepnitiiont is giving universal satisfaction. Fit and S yle Guaranteed. Prices to tuit the times. ANDREW ORB;



PablJe Notices __ HCEVIORRBOIDICON T i SURE CURE for PILES. A new Bi \_ discovery. Forwarded to any address A 3 receipt of 7s 6d. v cf Communications strictly confidential, t p WALTER B. MOSS, j Ashburton. j J . ! w As Byron says — " T never, no, I never, Lu'.v any man so yellow, How's your liver ? B l (Yellow Dwarf ) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, ' Christchurch, March 9tb, 1887. I am Q lappy lo testify to the value of your jiver and Stomachic Pißs, having used hem for the last fourteen years, and can 9 ecommend them to every household with - ivery confidence. — J. G. Garforth. 'Sole Agent for Ashburton,- - CHAS. NBaTW, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 . — — Alfred Harrison, i LUOTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE— j Farming Implementp, and Vehicles . of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Saleß held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rentß collected, and the business of absentees managed with caro Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at tho Stores for Sale. Ajftfnt for the Norwich Union Fire In- surance Company, Agent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0. IAUSTRALASIAJ ALFRED HARRISON f%£ g - S» S o 1 oq'S^ ° 1 Of OflQ H ft £ . S Qt3 « >J a c »— 1 « 3°-S < s < r"H W Jjfe « • CD rS^ &S2g 0 O g ig fill 8* £ §8 ssg 2 * 1 8 *-* OS'S H o H o ' ■<■- -2* S «** g r^ H S§S E OJZS q ,Zd P r ,-d S H v- ,5 S S 5 * I Sl I fe j^ £ IS TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a hours after tho fruit has been gathered It thus retains most of tho natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old itock, which must bo sold at an\' price Mit ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it THE BEST IS ALWAYS TBE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'B Now^Season am i the beat.J ICAUTION" None is genuine unless our name is tamped on each tin, and has our ag>tered Tratf* Mark "Lord Nolson' r-\ he labol, S Kirkpatrick&Go. MANUFACTURERS, NELSON HAVES & CO.'S (ireat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now la Grey Caliio, ljd White Twill, *2jfd Blankets, from 2s 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all U dozen for Id Cashmero Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats >ere 6a 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 5f d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4|d Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trou tj»licin 6b 6d Let of Diagona (oats we c 21s d now 10a Cd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awful! Cheap, and a quantity of other goods numerous to mention m this adverts ment. — — ~ In addition to the above, H. & Co. will duriDg the Sale, give a Discount of One Mii'lling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at ffin HAVES AND 00. t S 6t29



F. Ferriman. J ,_ ! — FORD'S PATENT Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture l FOR SHEEP. 0I A periect cure fcr Scour and Lung- Worm (which results from Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. E. EER"rIMAN, ASHBURTON. 1 SLESINGER'S Rheumatic Balsam. \ THE greatest dt-coveiy ever yet made for c the relief of human svfferers from Mus- celar or N ervous A ffec ion is SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advert "sed remedies and all the prescriptions from the medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, lie Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sor 1 fiom the above arlections, none have been so successful and effectual as aLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. And why ? you will ask. Because there is no nonsense sbout 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 ether day; or to use hot, cold, shower, or Turkish Bath* ; or to take or avoid this, that, or the other food ; or to drink only such and such fluid, and not to drink anything else ; or to t?ke such and such exercise, etc, etc No ! Slesinger's Rheumatic Balsam jequires no such stipulation I Eat and drink according to your own good sen c, and if y v only use the Balsam as directed on each bottle, m one day, and even m less time, or after one or two application?, you are relieved from your pain and sufferings, and you will bless the inventer of the Balsam. Furthermore, ycu are not asked to repeat the dose, that is to say, to luy another bottle or another box of pills. No 1 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, und often rrom 20 to 100 drops, according to the surface of the complaint, is sufficient for a cure. CERTIFICATE. Moray Place. Dunedin. Mr Slesingei, V.S.,[Hope Street. Dear Sir,- I have much pleasure m report- ing to you that, after having used your Rheu- matic 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 oases. — Yours, etc., C. N. Reimer, Surgeon. F. FERRIMAN, fAGENT FOR SORE THROATS AND CHEST AFFECTION USE Slesinger's Congti Spp! Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. FOR Infants or Adults suftering from Sore Throat, Colds, C<ughs, pain m the Chest, Laryngitis, Bronchitis or Affections of the Lungs, « r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual remedy, it contains no rarcotic, and therefore may be used by Children and Adults. F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. THE following Certificate has been received by Mr S, Slesinger, Veterinary Surgeon : — " Wellington City Tramways, " Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. "Mr Samuel Slesinger, V.S., Dunedin. '•Dear Sir, — I have, as you are aware, used your Horse Medicines for the last three or four years, and have found them very valuable. .In my opinion your Colic Drinks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cannot be surpassed. " I have great pleasure m recommencing your medicines to all horse proprietors. " Enclosed please find order fcrj 18 dozen assorted medicines. " I am, dear sir, " Yours faithfully, { "S. Smith, Manager." F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HOR^E DOCTOR, By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: THE Colic or Gripe Drink. — Horses are very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if eglected, this complaint may m a few horrs erminate m inflammation, strangulation, lympanitis, and death. This Colic Draught will give relief m less than two hours, and often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment of Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Sprrins, Rheumatism, Windgalls, Swellings, etc If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take weeks to cure. The Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hide-bound, Su'feit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidney 9 , Bladder, Liver, e*c. • The Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner, r Thousands of Horses die for the j want of these Powders, and the owner is none 1 Jhe wiser for it ; and, unless a post mortem examination is ma'.e, does not know that his Horse suffered from these repti'es. On all occasions, wheu the animal is poor, m low condition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing a worm, give one of tnese Powers night and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Oin'ment is super' or to any other. After using it, he hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof Oi T s. — The chief cause of Lame- ness m lorscsis some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause inflammation of the Foot, ani bring on other diseases, such as fnflammation of the Bowels, X idneys, Lung*, The?e Oils, if used m time, w:Il pievent or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks, Contrac- tion, Qnittor, Canker. Corns, Thrush t r Frusb, Narrow Heels, Hoof-bound, Navicular Toint Disease, etc., all of which the ho»e is subject to, and is liable to fall and endanger the life of his rider. '1 his may be avoided by using this Oil d»ily, or two or three times a week. The G'ease Ointment. — For the cure of Grease, Crown S<-abs, Rat-tail, Mailendcrs and Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given In other ailments. The Mange Ointments. — May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Diseases of the SHn m the Horse or Dog. It may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoot Oil, being eas'er of application. By keeping a supply on hand, which costs but very 1 . "U'e, you cm cure your Horses yourself w .»nout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- geon. N.B. — Age does not sffectjthe strength or 4uality of either medicine. fiaTAll£,the medicines are sold by F. FERRIMAN, EAST STREET, ? ASHBURTON, SoleAg^ent, m