Diary.

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old Bhines till about 8 o'clock. 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'olock 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. The 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. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1887. FIRES.

New Zealand many years ago ob tained a very unenviable reportation on account of the number of fires occurring m the colony, which was out of all pro portion to the number of buildings it possessed. At first this evil reputation was confined to Dunedin, then to Invercargill, and finally to Auckland. In the latter case they were of such abnormal frequency that the various Insurance Companies doing business, there had m self-defence to largely in crease their rates. This we believe was done because on investigation, it was found that m a gaeat majority of the cases the premises, furniture, or stock were insured. In fact the proportion of those that were insured, to those that were not, was so large as to suggest that m many m which the origin of the fire was " involved m mystery," something more than accident had had a finger m the pie. A similar course we believe, was for similar reasons adopted by the Insurance Companies m Invercargill, if not m Dunedin. Of late, however, the epidemic seems to have become pretty general all over the colony. There is scarcely a day that passes on which we do not recieve telegrams com mencing "a fire broke out here." Now, though their frequency may give rise to evil surmisings as to their cause, we must bear m mind that our knowledge on the subject of spontaneous combus tion is extremely limited and this may account for a few of them. Still, we think, that culpable and wilful neg ligence, if proved, should be included m the list of causes that would vitiate a policy. We do not see why the innocent should be compelled to suffer through not only increased rates but also the loss of property, by those who m their greed to grow suddenly rich by the ac quisition of the insurance on buildings which are not revenue-producing, or those to whom the ready money would be more acceptable than their over insured fnrniture, may be tempted to leave a light unextinguished m a dangerous position, or to adopt other unsuspected devices m order to accom plish their own selfish ends.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The " Feotoral Cross - to be presented to I Dr Grimes, the new Oatholio Bishop oi I Ohrietohuroh, is very elegant, the design being I by Mr J. F. Stratz, 261, High street, Christ-, church. It is an Irish Trefoil Cross, i\ inohes m length, weighing 4 ounces m solid gold ) with a Bhamrook and lily entwined and em- r bossed, having the orest of the Bishop ' engraved m the centre. Attached ia a gold ' chain, with slide and tassle to match, weigh* I s ing 4 ounces. Mr Stratz has received the I ( order to manufacture tho above, which he is I l doing on the premises at Cbristohuroh. \ When a man beoomes a widower he soon learns what the financial worth of his wife was to him. When he is compelled to hire the food cooked, the garments made, the washing and ironing done, he finds that about one- half of his income is required to meet these outgoes. Who saved the expenie I before ? Let the cold fingers and the silent lips m the graveyard bear testimony.—" New England Farmer." In a recent debate m the Italian Parliament it was officially Btated that the Government during the last twenty years had received no lees than 1900 millions of franos as the pro ceeds of State lotteries which had been held ; and as the expensee and prizes were all covered by the sum of 800 millions of francs, it follows that the net gain to the Treasury was 1100 millions' of franos, equivalent to 44 millions sterling. Of course, nothing was said of the demoralisation of the people by this method of raising money, or of the ruin whioh is often brought upon the " fortunate winners, Sir Henry Looh has received a communi cation from England to the effeot that the Gil chrisfc Annual Scholarship of £100, which has hitherto been open for competition amongst scholars of the Australian Colonies and Tasmania, would be withdrawn after the award had been made m connection with the examination to be held m January next, and that the Gilohrist Biennal Scholarship of £100, open to New Zealand aoholars, would be withdrawn at once. The " Timaiu Herald " says : — The flßhing opens on Oot. Ist, and looal anglers are now very busy giving their tackle the usual annual overhaul, and replenishing their stook. The rivers about Winchester, Qeraldine, Temuka, and Pareora, are reported to be teeming with fish, and the disciples of the rod expect to have a very mery time oi it. 3 Clergymen, lawyers, editors, bankers, and ladies need American Hop Bitters dafly, for nerve force. Bead.

A " eooial," is to be held on Sept, SO, being promoted for the benefit of the funds oi the Ashburton Band. It will be remembered that a short time ago a " sooial " for a similar eubjeot was held, and m spile of the weather being most inolement, it was of a mosi en. joy able nature, though unfortunately the Band, m whose interest it was instituted, did not derive all tho pecuniary benefit they deserved. An exoellent programme has been Arranged for the forthcoming entertainment, and granted good weather the result should be very gratifying to the promoters. We hear that the Ashburton Fire Brigade contemplate holding a "sooial" gathering about Oct. 12th, under the auspices of the Volunteer Officers and of leading citizens. The proceeds are to be devoted towards defraying the trip of a team to the annual Fire Brigades' Demonstration. As the Brigade has never "gone round with the hat "jbefore it has]a natural disinclination to commence now, and therefore a very pleasant way of raising funds has been decided upon. A soientist is responsible for the state ment that hair round the mouth impairs the mental faculties. He says all great orators, I statesmen, ministers, and lawyers wear a nmont.h (ace.

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

1 THE NOMINATIONS. 3 ASHBURTON. j At noon to-day nominations of candi dates fi.r the Asnburton seat were made l at the Courtboose. There was a large altem ate | the room being crowded. The Returning Officer, Mr J.R Colyer, cpaned the proceeding by reading the wrl'« He then called for nominations. 5 Mr D. Brick proposed Mr William Campbell Walker as a fit and proper pen on to represent the Ashburtcn Con ► itltuenoy m Parliament. Mr F. T. Mayo seconded the nomi nation. = Mr J. Keir proposed Mr Charles William Parnell. " Mr James Dent seconded the nomi nation. The Returning Officer called for a show of band? with the following result:— Walker 91 n Purnoll 33 ? Messrs Keif and Dent, on behalf of 'Mr " Parnell, demanded a poll. This will be t held on Monday, the 26 h. i The proposers and seoonders of the 3 candidates delivered lengthy ad^r^sses, i but these we ore necssarily compelled to l hold over till to-morrow. 1 Both Mr Walker and Parnell delivered s speeches, and these we are also compelled -> to hold over. A vote of thanks to the Returning S Offijer concluded the proceedings. c . — —

: Napier, September 16. Nominations — J. D. Ormond and J. Ivess. Mr Ormond, speaking from the hustings, said he was an opponent of the Ministry, and the voice of the countrj at thli moment showed that already the Government was a thing of the past. Mr Ivess said be was supporting the Ministry, who had done bo much for Industrial olaaseß. Immense crowds sur rounded the hustings, roofs, and balconies of houses opposite. The show of hands was 4 to 3 m favor of Ornond. A poll wat demanded. Wellington, September 16. For Wellington ? South and suburbs to-day, J, Ooonibes and O. B. Izird were nominated. The show of hands was In favor of Izard. A poll day waa demanded . gggHutt nominations to-day — H. S; Filz herbert and Thomas Mason. The show of hands waa m favor of Mason. A t poU was demanded, Motoeka, September 16. Nominations for Motueka electorate — Richmond, Hur at house and John Kerr. Palmerston North, September 16. Nominations for Manawatu — D H. Macarthur and L G. West. The latter had the show of hands. A poll was de manded. The proceedings were pretty lively. New Plymouth, September 16. New Plymouth district nominations to day—Samuel Dockrell and Smith. Blenheim, September 16. Henry Dodaon, George Henderson, and Sutherland John Maoalister were nomi nated as candidates for Wairau seat. Show of hands : Dodson, 54 ; Maoalister, 40; Henderson, 28, A poll was demanded. Chbistohoroh, September 16. Nominations for Ohrietcharch North and South, and Avon took place to-day. At Christchurch North the show of hands was 45 for Sir Julius Yogel, and 15 for Roberts, who demanded a poll. About 150 were present. At Chriatchurch South, W. P. Percival, A. Ayers, H. Thompson, and E. George ■ were proposed. Iho show of hands was i largely m favor of Percival. At Avon the show of hands was 90 for '. E. G. Wright, and 76 for E. Blake. The , proceedings were very orderly. Waijute, September 16. Nominations for the Waimate district —Major W. J. Steward, 0. V. Clarke and J. Manchester. The show of hands was m favor of Major Steward. Some difference of opinion existed m regard as to whether the poll closed m the Waimate borough at seven, and the other places to be open till seven throughout the electoral district. Oamaru, September 16. The nomination for the Wa'taH elec torate took place to-day at Pukeurl. Mr T. Dunoan, late member, and Mr John Reid, an Opposition oandldate, were nominated. There waa little Interest exhibited. The show of hands was 3 for D moon and 5 for Reid. A poll w*a j demanded on behalf cf Dunoan; Dunedin, September 16. Walhamo nominations— Backland, Mo- Keczle. The show of hands was m favor of the latter. Inveroargill, September 10 Nominations — J, Hatch, Wm, Mitchell, H. Jaggers, H. Feldwiok, and O. H. Tanner. A poll waa demanded by Mr Hatch. Mitchell only announced hinv aelf to-day. The nominations for Awarua were;— • J. W. Biin, G. Froggatt and J. G. Wa?d. . The show of hands was In favor of Ward. , A poll waj demanded.

THE FRENGH CRISIS

• Bhotebb Telegrams — Copyright) I

Paris, September 14. The Comte de Paris has issued a maaifesto here m which he declares he foresees a violent crisis m France wherefrom a monarchy must arise. He sketches an elaborate scheme for the Government of the country, combining universal suffrage with the kingly power.

SCENES IN THE HOUSE

[REOTEE's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] London, September 13 Mr \i. Graham, member for Lanark shire, was suspended for making sneer ing references to the House of Lords. The Speaker called on him to apologise, but Mr Graham said it was a matter of conscience, and refused to apologise and was therefore suspended for the sitting. Later on Mr Edward Harring ton, m referring to the amendments, was called to Older, but made an evasive reply, and refused to resume his seat, exclaiming, " Ever since I rose you have been waiting to pounce on me." He was thereupon suspended for the sitting. The bitter feeling between the parties is daily increasing.

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND

[reuibr's telegrams— copyright ] .London, September 13. Messrs J. T. Brunner (member for Northwich) and R. Leake (member for Radcliffe) have joined the National League, The second police-constable of Ennis, who was severely wounded m the affray with Moonlighters m Couniy Clare, is dying. London, September 14. Mr Dillon denies the statement made by the "New York World" that be sent the letter to Sheridan covertly ap proving of the Phoenix Park murders. During the discussion on Irish affairs m the House of Commons, Mr Dillon stated if O'Brien's health was affected through his arrest the people of Ireland and America would take vengeance. Mr Parnell said he feared that some misguided men would retaliate far the recent action at Mitchelltown, but he had counselled and urged the people to exhibit a spirit of patience.

INTERPRVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, September 15. The 0386 Charles Aicken. oharged 1 with oflfariDg a forged cheque for £65, 1 drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, was before the Supreme Ooutt tc-day. Mt ' O'Meagher, for the defence, oontended that 1 the evidence did not disclose the fact whether the cheque waa a valid order. ' None of the witnesses were able to give r any idea of the contents of the cheque beyond that It was for £65. He quoted the case of Regina v Waters, heard before Chief Jaatlce Prendergaat, where figares had been pat m numerals instead of B being written, and secondary evidence had been given as to the contents of ' tne cheque. The jury returned a verdict of " Guilty," with a recommendation to r mercy. His Honor reserved sentence, pending consideration by the Court of Appeal of the point raised by Mr O Meagher, prisoner m the meantime to be r kept m custody. J Wakganoi, September 15. An enquiry as to the cause of the recent 3 fire here m an empty chop belongiog to > Jane Kells was concluded at noon, and } the jury returned a verdict that the place , had bean wilfully set on fire. j Wellington, September 15. It is stated that immediately on the return of Sir Wm. Fitzh9rbert, the Hon ? G M. W&terhouße will resign the Speaker ahip of the Legislative Council m order to allow Sir William to be re-appointed. A married wpman, named Hm-iett . Deakie, Attempted suicide by throwiug 3 hersdlf into the water off the breastwork. ) She was rescue! with difficulty, when she t aald she was " too bad to live. " i A new Club has been formed to race on • the Island Bay ground. To-night a meet -3 ing was held at which 160 members pot r down their names, and stewards were - eleoted. Captain Hume was chosen judge, i and Mr J. H. Pollock starter. It was » deoided to have three meetings during the 1 season , The new Club has the option of taking the ground for two years, after the first year, paying £250 for the first year, • and an advance of £100 for the remainder ) of the term. i At the annual meeting of the Acolima • tisation Society the report showed receipts • fur the year, £573 j expenditure, £475. r There was slight inoreaße m shooting and 1 fishing fees. The Ranger reported a rapid increase m red deer m the Wairarapa. This winter numerous herds have been ■ seen on the MauDgurakl range. The Chairman of the Harbor Board, at the meeting to day, drew attention to the • faot that the revenue Bhowed a cooaider r able falling away, for which he thought ■ exceptions to mail Bteamea were largely ' responsible. Shipping had also decreased and showed 181 vessels and 8472 tons less for the eight months' than last year. Hokitika, September 15. The Supreme Court wm occupied all day In hearing the prosecution case, t Graham v Diedricha. The case for tbe ■ plaintiff was finiehad at 6 o'clock to night, . and the case will probably take all day i to-morrow. It arose from a perjary information laid after hearing the Kokatahl affiliation case, and subsequenfy i withdrawn. The parties are connected. ' > by marriage. » Oamartt, Spptember 16. Thu furniture mart and auotion rooms : of Perriman and Co., were partially des troyed by fire yesterday morning. The fire was first observed m tbe upper storey of the building. The stock was insured > for £300 m the Phanix oflioe, and the building for £400 m the same office, £300 of the latter sum being reinsured > In the Equitable. An inquiry is to be held. Eunedjn, September 15. ' Recent performances by the amateurs of "loianthe" realised £408, of which > £160 is net profit to the Kenevolent Asylum aud Orphanage. At the , Eduoition Board Dr Btown i questioned the wisdom of offering praioe ' on one hand to teachers who had suc ceeded m obtaining large percentages of passes, and censuring on the other hand toaohera who had cot, baen so successful, without ttklng into consideration other ' features of teaching. He also stated that . reports were occasionally heard of ohildren i at schools « he re large percentages of ■ peßses were obtained having extra work 1 thrown on them, and of having longer i hours. Some other members of the Board expressed concurrence with Dr Brown's remark.

MAGISTERIAL.

YESTERDAY'S COURT.

(Before John Ollfvier, Esq., E.M ) . a I I

CIVIL CASES.

Blown v Aahburton Woollen Manu facturing Company, claim £91 15s. ->- Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for the defendants. This was a oas® m which the plaint ff, a commercial traveller, sued the defendant Company for travelling expanses and commission on ordera received by him for them The caese promises to be a very lengthy one, the croas-f xitnination of the plaintiff not being; concluded at that sitting of the Court.— The plaintiff's statement was to the following effect :— Ha had been a commercial traveller £0 years In New Zealand and three years m Kn gland and Iceland. The usual rate of pay m England was £53 or 30 j a day, according to the ground to be gone over In June last witness received a letter from Mr Atkinson, the manager of the Factory, and m consequence of which he came to ABhburton. This was m reference to a trip to the North Island, for which the directors had voted £25 as expenses, with 1\ per cent commission on all sales. Wit ness told Mr Atkinson that £25 was too lit fc'o to do the North Island trip on, and three weeks w&b not long enough, but that witness would do his best, and iif the trips were suco- asful witness would expect to be seen right m the matter of his expenses. This was Agreed to. Witness was given a list of the merchants to be called upon. On arrival at Auckland witness found that the samples wh : ch had betn arranged to be sent by the same steamer as witness had travelled m bad not arrived. Witness lost a week m consequence. Directly the samples arrived witness went to business and secured orders from every customer whose came he had been supplied with, except one whom he did not deem it necessary to call upon, and one other. Witness telegraphed from Auckland m regard to the loss of time. When witness finished his business m Wellington, ho telegraphed to the Company asking if he should do Nelson, as he had then been away four weeks. He got a reply m the affirmative He went to Nelson and secured a number of orders. He was away 36 days m all, for which be charged £1 8s 4d, which included everything, and was a very reasonable charge. When witness came back some of the directors and shareholders complimented him on the results of his North. Island trip, and shortly afterwards he was asked to go to Dunedin. He was told by the Manager to see Mr Jameson re expenses Mr Jameson handed him a cheque for £6*. Witness looked at ib and stid it was no good. He told Mr Jameson that bis expeaie 1 m the North Island were 23a 4d a day. Mr Jameson said if the £6 was not sufficient to write for more. Witness was away 19 days and he charged £1 3s 6d a day t which was moat reasonable. Witness had been instructed to endeivor to settle a dispute with a customer, which occupied considerable time, and over which he incurred a good deal of expense m the matter of telegrams. Wjtneßs sold a total value of goods of £4000, and there waß not a single order that was not a fair trade risk. The witness detailed the endeavors be had made after returning from his Dunedin trip to seoure a settle ment. Mr Purnell croas-axamined at bo me length, but at about half-past four the Court decided to adjourn for a week.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

3 [REUXBR'S TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.]

FRENCH EMIGRATION.

fc London, Sdptember 13. > French officials have requested the I Governor of New Caledonia to make 9 satisfactory arrangements for the re ception of emigrants and for providing recidivistes, whose terms have expired, ! with suitable employment. London, September 14. ) The French Colonial Department, m their despatches to the Governors of t New Caledonia and French Guinea, I urge them to settle the emigration ' question, and suggests that gifts of land 9 should be made to convicts performing j pioneering work.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

9 Portugal has decided to take part m » the Sugar Conference. 3 ■ _^ _ __

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

a Mr Vincent Barrington, the ac , credited representative of the British B Royal Commission for the Melbourne Exhibition, has arrived at Marseilles, * on his way to Barcelona, where he will endeavor to induce the Spanish au i thorities to participate m the Exhibition, i He expresses satisfaction with the pro . gress made towards that end m Italy, 1 and states that the Italian frigate Pragate will probably convey exhibits from that country to Melbourne.

RELEASED.

7 M. Radoslavoff, formerly Bulgarian I Minister, who was arrested for taking J part m inciting to riot, has been re leased.

ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST THE CZAR.

> It is reported that a Nihilist and \ German Socialist plot to kill the Czar , while at Stettin has been discovered, r and this has prevented his Majesty I making his proposed visit,

FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN.

1 Severe fighting took place between j ( the Ameer's troops and the rebels to r wards the end of August, m which , there were 500 killed and wounded.

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols have declined by yk to ioi^j. New Zealand inscribed stock remains at 99 %. The market rate of discount i had advanced to 3^3 and is now }£ > below the bank rate. At the wool auctions to-day 13,100 bales were submitted. The tone of the market continues steady but inactive.

AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.

I Berlin, September 14. Count Kalnoky, the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has arrived m this ; city on a visit to Prince Bismarck,

A STRIKE

bixteen tnousana nailers are out on , strike m Staffordshire for an increase iD wages.

(Received September 16, 1. 15 p.m ) j

A GUBERNATORIAL QUARREL.

Perth, September 15. A quarrel which has been proceeding between Chief Justice Onslow and Governor &ir Napier Broorae, was brought to a climax to-day by the inter diction of the Chief Justice m conse quence of his having communicated to the press a copy of official documents relating to the dispute,

ILLNESS OF SIR GEORGE GREY

Wbllingicht, September 16. Sir George Grey, who is at present m Wellington, 1b Buffering from overwork and exhaustion and is confined to hii house, At Mr Fie her a meeting last night the candidate made a feuling reference to Sir George Grey's state of healtb, and the meeting passed a resolution conveying to Sir George the sincere regret of the meeting at his illness, and expressing a hope that he would soon recover, and also asking Mr Fisher to convey the resold* tlon to Sir George. Dr Grace, who is at tending him, expects he will be abont again m a few day's, but is doubtfal if he will address a meeting here.

SCHOOL STATIONERY.

Inveeoabgill, September 14, The BM, gave judgment to-day In ft C'iae m whioh a country sohoolmfcster aoaght to reoover a sum for stationery BUpplled to defendant's children at school. He decided that there was nothing In th« Aot to oompel parents to pay each charge, and gave judgment against the plaintiff. The practice of collecting similar fees by Sohool Committees Is common hare, although protests are frequently nude against it. ' '' '

THE MAYOR AND HIS CON STITUENTS.

B a web a, September 15, Major Atkinson had a stormy meeting at Bawera last night. To a motion of thanks an amendment was moved to add the words, " Bat does aot possess th« confidence of this meeting." It wai objeoted that thia was not an amendment. Otrisg to the manner ia which the Chairman proposed to pat the motion, Major Atkinson's supporters mast vots for the no-Qonfidenoe m order to carry the vote of thanks. After a long dliotuuion the meeting broke up at midnight m con fusion, without the motion or attend* ment being carried.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Spontaneous Combuaton. .• i %» .. . 1.-.— '«j»

uhristohuroh, aeptemDer u». The Fire lasurance Association hare requested Professor Biokerton to report on the c.se of fire which ooourred m Lightband and boot-factory on Wednesday right. It began m a oasa of gumboots, which apparently had ignited by spontaneous oombnstlon. .An Illicit Still Case. Dunedin, tieptembti 16. At the Police O »urt to-day the brother! O'Hagan were each fined £50 for having ai illiolt still. ' Suicide. Jas. MoNulty, late employee at Crom well, committed suicide by hanging himself to a rafter. His mind has bean effected for some time. H« leavoa a widow and eight children.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

A DISCLAIMER.

TOTHEEDItOB. Sir, — Mr Purnell, m his speeoh at the Hustings, alluded to the circulation of a paper purporting to bear his initials. Oa behalf of Mr Walker'B Committee, I wish to state that the announcement bj Mr Purnell of the broadcast circulation, of a paper bearing his initials is the first intimation any of Mr Walker's supporters have of the existence of such a document. Mr Walker's Committee will be glad- if Mr Purnell will furuiah them with a copy of the paper he alluded to m hiß speech. - lam, etc., ; W. W. "Whits, Secretary Mr Walker's Committee.

A DENIAL.

TO THB EDITOB. Sib, — At the nomination to-day, I f inadvertently omitted to reply to that 1 part of Mr Walker's speech wherein he i accased me of being the nominee of the i ChristchuTch Political Reform Association. I Will you allow me to say that the charge r is absolutely without foundation The ' Christchurch Political Reform Association has nothing whatever to do with my candidature ; nor have I anything what ever to do with the Association. lam * surprised that Mr Walker should make such a charge against me. I am, etc , Chas. W. Purnbll. Ashburton, 16th September.

"MAGNUM BONUM'S" REJOINDER.

, TO THE BDIXOBt 1 Sir, — Permit me a few parting remarks - m reply to •• l^reflbyterian." His letter m your issue of yeßterday is a tisane of ' reckless statements. I confess I do nob understand his first paragraph— it is too ' logical. It affords me no pleasure to find - evidence of Mr PurneU's strong prejudice 3 against Catholics us such. In other respects he is a very good fellow ; but everything Irish and Catholic affects him, as a red rag affects a bull. "Presby terian " is right m saying that all olaßßes and all creeds are m favor of Home Rale, > I am dealing, however, with what Mr ' Pnrnell says. He says the Home Kuiers ore ignorant, shiftless, and disloyal, not educated, not industrious, not law ; abiding — " Home Rule 'is a disloyal agitation. One more quotation, "Can auy unprejudiced person seriously imagine i that the educated and better classes of the ■ Irish people would have any real voice m an Irish Parliament ; or that such a Par* , liament would be faithful to the Crown and the Empire ?" As strong advocates of Home .Rule nearly the whole Irish beirarchy are conspicuous. Doeß Mr PurnelJ draw any distinction between tho prelate and thepeaaant when he condemns all Home Rulers 1 He does net. They all come under one b weeping coademaa tion. Those Prelates are conspicuous for their great learning and their untiring efforts to induce the people, laboring as they do, under the greatest provocation, to preserve the peace. And yet it is thus Mr Purnell speaks of them. I have not tried "my level best" to prove Mr P. had a down on Catholics ; but the foregoing extracts are more than sufficient to prove the utter contempt he has for the bishopß and prjest^ of Ireland. And I will further say that these are by no mean? .the (strongest extracts. I know an absolute majority of Great Britain aad Ireland are m favor of Home Rule ; but surely that tells against Mr P. since he pronounces them all as above described. Now for a little logic. If Home Rulers be all bad, and the Bishops are Home Rulers, surely the Bishops must be all bad, as above described, Again, as the greater include the lesser (perhaps " Presbyterian's " logic teaches him different), the Bishops drop m for their fair or unfair share of Mr Purnell's unjust remarks. I now ask • ; Presbyterian " can he believe for one moment that Mr P., who shows so unjust and harsh a spirit to Irishmen and their most revered clerical friends, can be sincere m what he says here about Catholio education ? rl's conversion, coming as it does, on the eve of a general election) is very suspicious. Magnum Bokuji,

THE ASHfitJATOJN GUABDIAN, FKIDAS, SEPTEMBER 16, 1887



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Wanted j ITE ; ANTED— 2 to 3000 Bushels Inferior \ V Oats.— Joseph Clabk, Abhburtoo and Tinwald. 9*66 WANTED— Any amount of Eggs, for which we will pay Cash. Apply tho Aehburton Bread Company, East Street, ABlibnrton. "TTTANTED 10 or 15 pairs of hares W Fair price given. — Charles Rtel, Arhburton. WANTED a Youth as Apprentice to the Drapery and Clothing. — H C. Segbbs, Melford House. T\ \O THE CANDIDATES FOR THK X COMING ELECTION.— Tenders are called to rent the Oddfellows' Hall for Saturday, September 24, Tenders t<; be sent to R. Elston on or before noon on Monday, September 19, 1887. 9 69 IX • ANTKD known that HAVES & CO. *' have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement jn this issue WANTED Known.— Melford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first class Drapery and Millinery. — H. O. Segers. PRINIS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zophjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C Segerb, Melford House. \*7 A^TSD CASH — Moir'a Oatmeal, VV 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d j Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beat Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, la \ Cutting do. Is 6d. — Jambs McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleograph* Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety iv Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, 4c, &c, t at Jklßß Manbibe's Fancy Bepository, Saundsrs' Buildings,



Public Notices- ITTE have a shipment of good usefnl KAURI TIMBER, Ex " Notero " from Auckland, Which we are prepared to SELL at Low Prices, m lines to suit Customers. TUCKER & REBTELL. WANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES BAKfcR has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelcck street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J. B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to his care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage Second hand Furniture Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. HAVES & CO.'S lireat Sale. OBLIGE BY BE 4 DING THE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, l£d White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttonß, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hata were 5s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 5Jd Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4sd Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trou tuitcvn Bs 6d Let of Diagotel Coats weie2lsf>d now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods numerous to mention m this adverti ment. In addition to the above, H. & Co. wil) during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. On'y call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. S 6t29 TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TTIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inf eri brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season ami the best.| {CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is Itimped on each tin, and has our /3g : stered Trad* Mark "Lord Nelson' *3v he label. 5 & Co. MANUFACTURERS, , KELSON WANTED Known. —That Andrew Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an I immense reduction. "TTTANTED Known.— That A. Orr is j V V now selling LadieB 1 Jackets at 5s lid to 7b 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, | fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d . ' 5 "TTTANTED Known. —That Fingering VV is 2s per hank. Ladieß' Hose, 4d j to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. . China Matting, 6d.— -A Orr's Cheap Sale. "YTT ANTED Known.— A r big lot of W Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d ; I Children's Book, Is to 2b 6d ; Gents ) Boots, 7s 6d to 11s 6ti ; Gents khoee at 3a lid.— A. Orr. I "TlTANTED Known.— Brussels Carpet VV at half price (being overstocked) Tapestry Carpets apreatly reduced. One Lot of Remnants of Dress Goods at your own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d per doz. — A. Orr's Sale. J WANTED Known .—Boys' Suite, 3b lid; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d; Men's Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; Shirta, Is lid ; Men's Hats greatly seduced. — A. Orr'B Cheap Sale. "TTTANTJJD Known. — Dressmaking VV Department is now admirably worked ; etyl*) and fitting giving the very v hjsaeit satisfaction, —Andrew Orr.



Public No SPRING FASHIONS. J. ORK & CO. (LATE ORR A..D ALCORN,) Are now Showing tbo Latest Designs In Great Variety m all the Departments, SEVERAL Shipments by Direct Steamer from London are already opened up, and further shipments are expected m a few days. We have much pleasure m inviting the inspection of the Ladies to our New Stock of Hats, Bonnets, Mantles, Flowers, Ac, which embrace all the Latest Novelties. Also JERSEY JACKETS m Great Variety. The New Embroidered Muslin Costumes so fashionable this Season, m various qualities. New Dress Goods m Veiling, Beiges, Coßtome 1 weeds, French Foules, &c, the largest variety to select from we have ever shows. NEW "PRINTS. We direct special attention to our New Btock of Prints, Cambrios, Windsor Zephyrs, Printed Drilltttes, Printed Sateers, Fancy Canvas Cloths, Brocaded Muslins, Fancy Colored Lace, Stripe Muslins, &c, which for beauty of df ■'gnn and effect are superior to any ever aeen i ABhburton. New Hosiery, New Gloves, New Laces, New Embroidery (tery good), New Trim- mings. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. We have now opened a very Large Stock of White and Grey Twilled Sheet, ings, White Calicos and Long Cloths, Honeycomb Quilts, Linen Diaper, Table Damasks, Brown Hollands, &o. 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 posiible margin of profit. Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hatß, &o. large New Stocks. BOOTS f~BOOTS ! 1 We are determined still to sell Boots cheaper than any other House We invite an early inspection of oui New Goods. JOHN O~RR & CO. (LATE OBR AND ALOORN.) McCallum & Cc<. COAL! CO ALP COAL TjIRESH SUPPLIES |0F NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPOBT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. Also— Nat've Coal, superior to Mount Somers Coal. Fresh supplies of Building Timber and Building^Materials o every description. FRESH IMPORTATIONS OB FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE- WIRE- WIRE BARBED & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRJE No.Ja B, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION BARBED WIRE, •« AOME STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDARDS. Out and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBTJRTON, OAMARD DUNEDIN & INVER ! CARGILU 4tlsC



' ■" PnbUc Notices • mHB AMERICAN TKOTTIKG HORSE Blaciwood Abdallah, Will stand thia season at owner's Stable, Ashbnrton.- JTor particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANPER. TINWALD. ry XT A W X I N s Who has just replenished hie Stock of : BOOTS, has also opened up a few linea of saeful DRAPERS" (* Ion? felt need m Tinwald) u which he is disposing of at Ohxistcbnrch prices Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rates forOASa. B.S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, T>EGS to inform his Friends and the Public 'Jl> generally that he has some Heavy IHdge Timber on hand, and is prepared to take orders for Timber Hither fox Bridge or House Building purposes. BEST NEWCASTLE, MAL7ERN, AND WBBTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST BATES. R. S. BEAN, West Btreet, Aahburton. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begi to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others "to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which •re about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Incla ilag 200,000 Onpressus Maorocarpa, ont •nd two yeara old; 200,000 Finns Inalg- fife. one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinna Laricio ; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10)000 Pinns Auatriaca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or otherw'fl ■hall reoelve my beet attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSWRY Allenton, Ash^srton ASHBDRTON^CIM CLUB. SPBING MEETING, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd and 24th. PrbsideKT : E. G. Wright. Viob-Pbkidbrts : John Grigg and W. O. Walker. Judge : Matthew Btitt. Etbwabds: 0, W. PoTnell, W.B. Denshire, R. Friedlander, HO Friedl r, R. McOwcn, J. O. N. 6 Dr. Leahy. TREASURER: David Thonvs< Clerk of Scales a T. B. Upton. Clerk or Course : A. Hewson, Handicappers : The Committee, Starter : Dr. Leahy. First Bace to start each day at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1, Handicap Hcbdle Race, of 40 sovs; the second horse to receive 5 soya from the stake. Over 8 flights of hurdles, about Bft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy; ac- ceptance, 1 boy. 2 miles. 2, Cottk tt Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; th second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 1 boy ; district horses only 1£ miles; 8. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 70 soys j the second hozse to receive 7 soys from the . etake. Nomination, 1 sev ; acceptance, 2 bo vs. If miles. 4, Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle, of 25 soys. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Weight not less than 10 stone , pnll an 1 } go. 3 miles. bi Post Stakes, of 16 soys : catsh weights. Entrance, 10a ; to be made to the Secre- tary immediately after the Ashbnrton Gnp is ran. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the Race for 10 soys ; any surplus to go to the fands of the Club. $ mile. 6, BPRixa Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 sovejlrom the stake Nomination, 1 boy; acceptance, 1 aov. | mPe, BEOOND DA.V. i. Cor/NTr Hr/HDLK Back Handicap, of 25 soys : the second horse to save his stake, district horses only. Over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high Ncm nation, 10a ; acceptance, 16s. lj miles. % Baoing Cltjb Handicap, of 55 soys ; the Becocd horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept- ance, ljeove. li miles. & Handicap Timb Trot (m saddle), of 15 bovb. Nomination, 103 ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than 10 etone ; pull asd go. District horses only. 2 miles 4. WBLraR Handicap, of 40 boys; the second horsa to receive 5 soys from the s'^ke For hones that have never won an advertised race more than 25 s^vs m one event on the flat; minimum weiglt, 10 stone. Nomina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 scv. 2 miles. b. Hovel Bace, of 25 soys. Entrance, 10s , to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Welter Handicap is ran. The winner to be fold immediately after the race, the -whole of the proceeds to go to -the funds of the Club ; minimum weight, 8 stone. 5 furlongs. 6. Flying Handicap, of 30 fovs. Nomina- tion, 1 boy, acceptance, 1 boy. 5 fur- longs. BTJLE3 AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting w'll be held under the rules * of Baciog, and the ABhbnrton Racing Glnb roles. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions rising *"nt of the Racing shall be dcci led by the ttewards or whom they may appoint. Their decMon on all points connected with the carrying ont of this programme to be final. 8, A district borse shall mean any torse that has been commonly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Selwyn and Opibi, from Ist of August last, and up to the da to of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person who baa res.dedin the said district dor- ing the same period. 4. Five per cent will be I'edncted from the gross of al moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expense of the course. 6 All nominations and acceptances to po to the f nnds of the Club. 6. Trotting Races. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of the Referee. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by f re, name, age, and description of boree, and color of the rider, must ba in the hands of tb.3 Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Storembex Ist, 1887. WEIGHTS. We'ghte for the first day'a Hnndicaps will bt declared on Saturday, November 12h. Weights for the second ('ay's Handicaps will lie declared at 9 o'clock on the evening of the fint day's racing; ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps most be made to the Cfecretarp not later than 9 p m. on Friday, the 18th November, 1887. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps at 10 o'clock oa.ttej evening cf the first day's ttefeg* ~ -" 0. 0. FOOKS, •'■■■•-. - 6«entary.