The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1887. THE MINING INDUSTRY.

Among the papers recently laid on ths table of the House of Representa tives was a report on the mining industry of the colony, prepared by Mr W. J. M. Larnach, the late Minister of Mines. The report is a very interest ing document, and to it is appended a series of tables relating to mining matters all the world over. Mr Larnach points out that the long continued depression which has hovered around almost every kind of enterprise through out the world, has not affected the min ing industry of New Zealand to any ap preciable extent. He goes on to show that miningventuresinNewZegland,and all business appertaining to them, can be carried on upon as sound and safe a basis as investments and transactions m any other industry or business m the world; In doing this he thus proceeds : — " For the sake of comparison, let me just begin with the agriculcurist; and follow to the end the result of his pursuit m this colony. According to our most recent statistics the area of land under cultivation, inclusive of grass and all other crops, is 1,182,680 acres, and the estimated value of the produce I s £^958,387, from which I apprehend it would be reasonable to deduct the cost of seed, at not less than 10 per cent, on the total value, which would make the net result of agricultural produce amount to From the last census I learn that there are 51,57$ persons iollowing agricultural pursuits, and, taking the value of the product which their labor returns, it would give an average per head of las 2d. From the same source I find that there are 13,926 persons following the occupation of mining and digging for minerals ; and the result of their work for the years appears A division of this sum equally among thos£ engaged m mining will show an average of £106 13s sd per head; and I think I may fairly place as a "set off, one against the other, the value of plant and tools for carrying on mining operations, as against plant, implements} and horses necessary for agricultural purposes. It therefore will surely be admitted that the mining industry gives not only a better income to the individual employed m it than does the agricultural industry, but the result to the country generally is more profitable, as the soil is never being worn out and exhausted by the work of the miner." From 185 1 to 1884, so far as he has been able to gather, be makes the total (juiotity of gold produced 300,164,657

dzs.. eal to 8340 tons of the value of gold, 802,995,251. The total value \ o( goksilver, and olher mineral pro ducts the chief countries (including our a) m the world for 1884 amouid to or 17s per hd of population m the countries referr< to. New Zealand bears a happjomparison with 19 other great miner-producing countries — the value of henineral products being £z 1735 per nd of population according to the last csus. In the Australian Colonies New ealand takes third place with £1 is 7d per head, Queensland i lakinfiist with 10s 6d per head, Victa second with £2 19s 3d, per head." These figures and facts (says Mr Inach) I trust will serve to show that ur mining industry is not a langdiing one, nor has it suffered injuriisly, compared with every other indusy m the colony, during the manjyears of depression that have cloud all enterprise m this and other parts)f the world. I think I might takeipon myself to say that the preset ouil»ook of our mines has justild to a great extent the expendi ture m works already constructed, besids such other works as may m the futur become necessaty to be under taker for their further development." At tt end of March last the number of rm engaged m mining pursuits was coiimatively small, being 11,782 j but the amount of gold duty and other goldelds revenue paid for the year wa3^4°»6si— equal to £$ 9s per hea( To include the families belong ing > the miners would fully make up 57,00 people. By the customs reveue it is estimated that a consump tion:^ dutiable goods equal to 16s 6d per cad obtains, which would produce .£4,025, and this sum added to gold field revenue, makes a total o that this colony is receiving by 'ay of taxation from the labours and enterprise ot 11,782 miners — a trifli under os per head." Surely (sayi the ex-Minister) I might almost clam as a •' miner's right" that such an indutrious and patient class of tax payes will m the future be dealt with moreliberally than m the past." Tfere are other matters oi interest consiiered m the report, to which we shall efer m subsequent articles.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

. An entertainment and ooffee sapper will be held m Saunders' Buildings to-morrow ereiing m oonneotion with the Asbburton Tenperance Club. A large and varied pro. granme has been prepared, consisting ol reoiations, dialogues, and musioal selections, anc a most pleasant and enjoyable evening is antoipatcd. it a publio meeting held at Wakanni lasi night £62 was subsoribed to tern ponrily stop the overflow of the river, and a Committee was appointed to see the wort carried out. It was also determined to take the neesssary steps to have the district placed under the control of a Biver Board. Daring a performance at the " Hall oi Magic," Hen Fiebig, the conjuror, an nounced that he would now proceed to out ofl a man's head, and invited any member of the audienoe who might feel inclined to undergc tha operation to step on the platform. A young man, who had had a " tifl " with hit Bweethtart, here came forward, and every.

thing was m readiness, when the young lady, distracted with fear and tore, rushed fran *'«allt on * UB BWgOi seizea be* i i.« *u~ Arm, and dragged him nolens volens away and ont of the hall. The delight of the audienoe can be easily imagined. A lad named Lorenzo Musohamp, 14 years of age, employed by Mr Stokes, stonbmason, had a painful acoident (says the " Lyttolton Times ") through inoautiously playing with a dynamite cap. Ho was standing before the fire m his father's kitchen eztraoting the composition from the oap by picking it with a fork, and amusing himself by burning the stuff m the grato. As the dynamite did not come out very easily he tried to force it, and the cap exploded, badly injuring his right hand, m which he held it. He waa taken to the hospital where his hurt was attended to. He has lost the upper joint of the right thumb and forefinger. Fortunately he is left handed, so will not feel the loss ao severely as a right handed person would. When the oap exploded a small portion 6t the stuff from it struok the lad's sister m the eye, bat without inflicting any serious injury. A daring bank robbery took place m Glasgow reoently, a sum of £886 being taken from the Charing Gross Branch of (ha British Linen Bank. Four foreigners, supposed to be Germans, entered the bank, m which there were only the teller and a olerk, and while one asked to see the Post Offioe Directory the other two plied the teller with questions as to the transmission of money abroad. In the meantime the fourth of the party slipped round the end of the counter as if going to the room of the agent, who happened to be out of town, and entering the open door of the teller's box adroitly slipped away with four bandies of notes whioh were made up as follows :— £6oo m £1 notes of the British Linen Bank, £85 m £5 notes of other banks, £272 m £1 notes on other banks, and £30 In £5 notes of the Bank of England. As soon as he had accomplished his purpose the thief walked quiotly out of the office, called a oab, and drove to the North British Kailway station. In the meantime the other three, who were supposed to be confederates, left one by one, and passing down North street, whioh adjoins the bank, they entered a oab and drove to the centre of the oity and there dispersed. The "Tuapeka Times" says that after making inquiries it finds that runholders, by lending their clips to port by road instead of by rail, can effect a saving of, m some oases, over 2s per bale. The Greenfield, Olydevala, and Hillend estates alone will lend fully 1000 bales to port this season. The Christchurch " Press " says that for some time past a considerable amount of renewal work has been effooted at the Adding* ton railway workshops to the rolling stook of our lines, and m view of the approaohing busy season on the lines, when the agricultural shows, races, cricket matohes, excursions, and other festive occasions are expected, new and improved paisenger carriages are bning turned out. Some of these passenger ooaohes are superior to anything of a similar kind that has ever been imported, both m the neatness of tbtir get-up and the comforts whi«b they offer and the substantial oharaoter of the manufac ture. The first-olass carriages are m them selveß a marvel of workmanship and style, the finish alio being of the highest order. The new smoking carriages combine luxury with convenience. The now coaohes inolude a greater extant of space for passengers, a wider and more comfortable seat, and a more convenient width between the seats. Tho lighting ii also improved by the doing away with oil lamps and placing m the carriages kerosene lamps with brilliant reflectors, so that persona uiios the line will m future oq dull awnings bi tpli to *e»d wit)} comfort. J

RIVER ENCROACHMENT AT WAKANUI.

The river Aehburton has, during the laßt fortnight, overflowed its banks to an alarming extent jiut below the Wakanul paoteatlve woik*. Daring the period nemed a great deal of coantry haa beea under water, and laudnwnera In the lina of overflow have suffered much damage. A meeting of paraona int«rea»ed m stay- j iug the ir.curaiona of the river was held i at the Wakanul schoolroom laßt ovenlDg There was a large attendance, the room being well filled. Mr 0. 0. Fooka, the j Wafcanui Road Board engineer, waa | p;eieDt. ; Mr James Brown stated that he had oonveued the meeting. Aa they all knew, the river had lately assumed a moat threatening aapeot, and it wa» desirable that the farmera affocied ahould meet together Bnd a»e what could bo done to cope with the difficulty. As a raorabor of tha Road Board he felt that some Beaponnibility attached to him, and there- i fore he had called the meeting. He in vited those presont to select their Chair man. Mr Jamea Brown waa voted to trio ohalr, and briefly expUlned the reaaous why the raaeting had been oalled. A great deal of damage had been cauaod by the ovoiflow of the river, and that damage would be greatly increased wore the over- ; flow allowed to continue. With a view to expediting buaineea bo had prepared a few propositions to be discussed, and it *as open to the meeting to adopt, amend, or rtject them He might mention that Mr Oompton, a gentleman who had a gieat deal of exparlenoe of our rivera, had told him the other day of a aydtem of river protection. He (theChairman( had imformed Mr Oompton that it would be aa well if he amended the meeting and explained hia system to those present Mr Oompton, he notioed, was In attendance. They were all, doubt.leas, aware that the Oonnty Council had served a number of settlers with notice to remove oertaln lineß of fence and had sent lawyer's leitera to aevaral threatening legal proceedings if the notice were not at onoe compiled with. In regard to this matter ha had a motion to propose which he would divide in!o three parts, each to be considered m ita turn j That motion was : " (1) th..t this meeting ia of opinion that the courses taken by the last ovoiflow are nt>t such aa tlu* overflow would have Uken had there been oo fences m tha way— (2) th*t to remove he fanc;B m the more natural linea would at the present time very greatly increase the danger by causing the water to maWa fresh ohannela through land In crop— (3> that the County Council did not give tbie matterthe careful consideration it deaorvd before it sont its Uwyer'B letterß demand, ing the removal of oertain fenaaa forth with" The sections of the motion were con aidered seriatim, and after dipcu*Bion wore adopted, and it was resolved that copies should be sent to tbe County Oouno'l The Chairman then moved, "That this meeting ib of opinion that tbe best way to prevent further damage from the over flow of the tiver would be by oonfining the river to the riverbed where it has a well-deßned channel, instead of trying to confine it within bounds on the flat whero 1 there is no channel. " : Mr D. Wilßon thought it would be better i if the latter part of the motion were left [ out, and the feeling of the meeting taken as to whether the river should be kept within its bed. Tha matters of keeping ' the river within its bed and making ■ provision for overflow were two diatinct : questions. i The Chairman bad no objection to the suggested amendment, and he struok out a 1 tho words m his motion after " defined ' channel " 1 Mr D. Wilaon seconded the motion ' which was carried.

Mr D. Wibon Baid that he thought it would be a pity if the matter just struck out of *K« resolution should come forward, as it might cause aiscova. jlu« uuiy chance they had of coping with the river was by acting unitedly The Ohnirnian then moved that a Com mittee of fire be appointed to carry out the resolutions of the meeting and to take aDy steps they might deem neces3arj to deal with the ove:fl>w. Mr D. Wiloon said that the present overflow was not of very much conae qaenoe. Ha and others had arranged to atop it temporarily, bat permanent works wou'd coat a graat deal of money, and he thought It would be aa wull to take the oplnioa of the mcc log In regard to o. instituting a River Board. Tha Chairman was pleased that Mr Wilson and the others Interested had arranged to temporarily atop the ovei flow as it dtd away with the necessity foe his motion. A deauUory discussion followed. Messrs D. Wilson, W Jamison, S. Brown and J. Brown agreed to help to tem porarily stop the ovoifbw, and it was intimated that the assistance of two or three other gentlemen was almost sure to be given. The Chairman than moved that the Governor be {petitioned to constitute a river dlatriot to be oalled the Wakanol River District. He pointed out the advantages that would accrue from »h» establishment of a River Board. Tae only question w»b m regard to the bouD darles. It might be desirable to extend those of the present special rating district a little, so as to take m a portion of what waa ooce Dudley and Nirthey'sUndbeciuae the River Bond might decide to send the river down an old channel on the south side, as had been reoommended by the County OauQcll and Koad Board engineers when they first reported on the matter. A long diaousalon arose, la reply to a question Mr Fooka said that if it was deoided to lead the river to the south Bide It would be necessary to purchase 200 or 300 acres of land. With a little oare there waa no fear of the river working ltd way back. A discussion here again arose as to the temporary work to stop the overfljw, and thy Chairman was requested to bring forward his motion, which bad - been withdrawn, m regard to the appointment of a Committee to boo the work carded out. Motions to the following effect wore ultimately oirried : - That a provisional Committee of five be appointed to take such aotion aa Is necessary to stop the over flow ; that a aubaouption list bo opened to provide funds to carry out the neoeasary work and to procure requisite material ; that 6i {per day be paid eaoh mau and 12a each man and pair of horses engaged on the work and that the labor be chosen from the subscribers. Meßßra E 1 Thomaß, G. Ooe, S. Brown, W. Jamison and M. Wilson, were ap pointed the provisional Committee. Mr D. Wilson was appointed Treasurer ! to reoe've moneys subscribed. The meeting then came back o the question of river district and it was re flolved that the boundaries of the proposed district be those of the special rating district and also some of the low lying land on tht> other Bide of the river. The Chairman undertook to preparo the petition to the Governor praying for the constitution of the tiver district. A subscription list to provide funda for the temporary works waa thon opened and £62 was subscribed. A vote of thanks to the ohalr concluded the proceedings.

The rails are now laid as far as Mount Allan on the Otago Central line, and a start will shortly be made with the bridge to be ereoted there. Messrs Anderson Bros,, who have the contracts for the bridges expoo (says the "Advocate") that they will aoon have between 50 and 60 men at work io connection

POLITICAL NEWS.

[/BOH OUB OWN COBBESPONDENT.j 1 Wellington, October 24. A very decided statement has been m oiroa'ation to-day to the effsot th»t the Government are meeting with almoat un- Barmountable difficulties m the prepara tion of a serviceable, adequate, and ac ceptable scheme of retrenchment, and , that they now recognise that the only j way to restore equilibrium m the finances j ia by increasing the property tax to a Id m the £. Tt is estimated that this would I yield £200,000 additional revenue. Whether this calculation 1b oorreot or not, I have it on good authority that the Go vernment consider it a necessity to raise that amount by additional taxation. The statement that further borrowing ia a necessity is also revived. At the oloae of the session it Is stated that the Government will propose to re duce the expenditure on the defence and i volunteers by one-hali. Aa the outcome of the Conference last week between the Government and Mr Alan Sooti, the repreaentative m New Zealand of the M.dland Railway, there is a utatoment to the eff-ct that the Go vernment will not take any responsible action m regard to the alleged complica tion of the Midland railway contract, but they will lay oectain proposals m oon neotlon therewith before Parliament;

SPORTING

•«. 5.0.J.0. SPRING MEETING. Timaru, October 25. The weather is fins «nd the attendance good. Re>ul*a :— T 134 ABU BURDLBS, of 30*8078 J 1J mileß, Golden Butterfly 1 Moody ... 2 Marmion ... ... *, 3 County Plate, of 30 soya. Melville 1 Alameda 2 Urland 3 Won easily. Dividend— £2 la and £l 19i. Novsl, Larry ... 1 [Bbuier's Telegrams— Copyright] Melbourne, Oofcober 23 TbefoHowlng homes have been aotatobed fer the Melbourne Oup .-—Matador, Tbf Levlte, Hortpnae, Kitawa, Kenneth, No Waster, Cairo, Mwnotti, Pasha, Spadt GuiDea, Ben Bolt, Dividend, Whitebait. Ne vmii or, Wdetbaurka and Rich worth 1 Following are the latest betting quota tions : — Melbouene Odp. 5 to 1 agat Algerian 6— 1 — ■— Silver Prlnoe 10 _ 1 — . Oakleigh i io — l _— Aberoorn 12 —1 — - Australian Peer 14 _ i — Meteor 14 — 1 Oranbrook 14 — 1 — Bilve?ralne 14 —1 — — Remua 16—1 Recall 16 — 1 Tnunderbolt 16 _ I Tranter 18 — 1 Dualop 20 — 1 Trident 20 —1 — — Bravo 20 — 1 Eoßlade 25 — 1 ' the others The Dsbbt, Even money on Aberoorn 5 to 1 agat Tranter q—i — — Australian Peer 8 — 1 Enfilade 8 — 1 — •• Oranbook 10 — 1 - any other

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, October 24 The £5 note, recentl> sent »b a bribe to a polioa o unstable, stationed north of Auckland, and which was at one time handed by him to the authorities, has been forwarded by Inspector McGoveri. to the Auckland Benevolent Sooloty. J. B Smith, of a Waltoa farm, who wap In Hamilton on Saturday, then stated that he onurted every investigation re speoting the apparent discovery of gold. He says that he is satisfied with the menalnenesa of the field, and that he ie not disposed to sell any of his shares, and furthar says that none of his party ban anything to do with the ssltit>g. If buo>> has been done. His firm belief was that the discovery ia not only genuine, bat will prove payable. Fraser and Sons 10-day completed the test of the staff from the properties of Qoald and Strange, at *Vaitoa. In the former case it was at the rate of 3* 4J per too, whllit the prodaoe of the bullion from Strange's ground iras at the rate of 13a per ton. A private telegram ecu tee 1 that 5 tons of Wattoa stuff was treated at Brown's redaction works, Thames, for Air Anderson, of Ohristohnrob, and yielded 5 Iwts of gold. It is stated that * telegram has been received at Hamilton from Waitoa, from three experienced miners, who have been prospecting there for the past tea days, and who state that the field ia no good. Wellington, October 24, A proclamation appearß m tho "Qazafcte" authorising the following regulation : — In any oase where a vessel arrrives at any port m New Zealand from any port of Tasmania, having on board a medical officer, who certifies m writing thatamall p»x did not exist on board such vessel at the time of sailing, and that no case of smallpox has developed itself on board soph vessel daring tne voyage, that he has within twenty four hours previous to the vessel's arrival inspected such veaael and all the passengers and crew thereof, and that thore It m his opinion, nothing to prevent the vessel's admission to pratique, and if aft 9« Inspection no symptoms of Bmallpox are discovered on suoh vessel by the he tit h officer, or a mediail practitioner assisting the health "ffioer m such inspection, then such vessel miy bo admitted to pratique. Two gardeners, hailing from theFlowery land, were to day fined m a nominal sum for working m their gardens on Sunday. Their exoase was that the weeds were growing ao fast that they bad to work to olear the ground. Oamaru, October 24. A young man named George Horan was drowned In the Otematala River on Tnnrsday Jaat. He was trying to take his dog out of the water, when he was swept off his feet and oarried away. Dunbdin, October 24 At a meeting of the Walrnea Plains Railway Company, it was deolded to wind up voluntarily, and sell the Com pany's land. The chairman, Mr Wales, said the loss to individual shareholders, when this was done, would be £1 18s per share, a not very encouraging result to those who had tried to. open up the In the Bankruptcy Oourt to-day, Jaatioe Williams deolded to suspend the order of discharge of H. B. Murray, for three months, as he had iv tha first instance refused to promise to leave the town, and his presence was necessary to wind up the estate, Lord and Lady Carnarvon, who were pasaengera per Coptic, from Capetown, were landed at H»bart. They intend ootning on to New Zealand after visiting Viotoria and Now South Wales.

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THE UNEMPLOYED DEMONSTRATION.

» [bbdtsb's tblsorams— ooptbiqht.] ■ . London, Ootober 22. ! A further unemployed demonstration took place to-day, but the proceedings passed off m an orderly manner. London, Ootober 23. I At the unemployed meeting m Trafalgar square yesterday, a number of speeches were delivered, m which demauds for work were a prominent feature. The crowd marched to Westminster Abbey, where aoob at- ! tended Divine service. The men, generally speaking, were very orderly m their conduct, and at the conclusion of ' the service they returned to Trafalgar - square, where they dispersed. ,* The unemployed declare that num bers are marching to London from the provinces to assist m the -agitation.

THE SUEZ CANAL AND THE NEW HEBRIDES

[aKUXKR'S TBLRORAIIM-KJOOrXBWHT, London, October 23. , It is announced that the English and French Governments having con cluded negotiations m connection with the New Hebrides question and neutralisation of the Suez Canal, the necessary Convention will be signed to-morrow. In the case of the Canal the Treaty provides that it shall remain open as an available route during time of war, when no hostile act will be per mitted at the approaches to or on the bauks ot the Canal, with a neutral zone, 10 be fixed by an International Cora- ; mission. The powers engaged m v hostilities are forbidden to disembark or embark troops or supplies within the canal. E^ypt is to make the treaty respected, aad. if unable to do she will appeal to the Porte, which wil^cdncert*? with the other powers to take the necessary measures for enforcing the provisions of the treaty. In the con vention regarding the New Hebrides the engagements entered into between England and France m 1878 and 1883 are confirmed, and it is provided that Fraoce shall evacuate the island, and that the French and British shall securer! the safety of their respective subjects, '

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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A REPRISAL

London, October 23. . It is understood that the remission ' of the duties by Russia on English and French good* is done as a reprisal ■ against Germany for opposing the ■ Russian loan which was recently at tempted to be floated.

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

The Copyright Convention has been ratified by England, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland,

BRITISH AMBASSADOR.

It is reported that Lord Lytton suc ceeds Lord Lyons as British Ambas sador at Paris.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH.

The Duke of Edinburgh has been promoted to the position of Admiral, and will probably be placed m com* mand of the fleet at Portsmouth.

ARREST.

Amassevich, suspected of being con cerned m the recent attempt to assassi nate the Czar, has been arrested at "* Vienna m a dying condition.

ABYSSINIA.

Ras Aloula, the Abyssinian leader,is massing 35,000 troops between Shenda and Clef.

THE FISHERIES COMMISSION.

Mr Chamberlain sails for America on Saturday, to fulfil bis duties as Chief British Commissioner on the Fisheries Commission.

LORD R. CHURCHILL.

Lord Randolph Churchill, addressing a meeting of 4000 -at Newcastle, answered Mr Gladstone's indictment against the police and Government,, and warned the democracy that sym-» pathy with anarchy meant ruin. His Lordship met with an excellent recep tion.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SIR HENRY PARKES.

Stdnmt, October 2s. Sir Henry Parkes, who recently resigned his seat m the Assembly as member for St Leonards, has been re elected for that constituency without opposition. The national tribute to the Premier, m his financial difficulties is being well supported throughout the colony.

BEACH AND HANLAN.

The backer of Beach has declined to accede to HanlanV request for the postponraent of the time fired for the sculling match.

ACCIDENTAL DisCOVERY OF A REMEDY FOR BURNS.

• : ♦ ■ ;. , :_•.. A Frenoh workman aome time ago, In varnishing vacloaa metal pieces, soorohed '•■ himself moat dreadfully. In his agony, and without an Instant 1 * reiiotlon, h« thraat his injared hand into the pot containing the varnish, and immediately felt relieved as if by euohantment. He repeated the opera tJo a for a day ioi two, and In a very short time hU hind vh perfectly onred. This dlacorery exoited attention m his neighborhood ; he treated many similar oases saooessfally, and la September, 1878, he was sent for to Metz, m order to oare the men Injured by the explosion of the powder magazine. He is now m Paris, having been sent for to try his varnish on two patients m « hospital, and has •uo«e»ded ao well that a aore whioh has been reserved (for oom pariaon, to be treated with nitrate of lilrei m the ordinary way, has been glvtn up to him to be managed m that way.

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Wanted yjrt ANTED—A itroDg girl as home * ' and parlor maid, and to help m laundry. State age, qualification!, and wages required,— Mrs Epward Pbaohb, Mount Somera Station. 10J153 A BBBURTON Temperance O'nb.— __"__. Coffee Supper and Katortahimenfc atSanndors' Buildings, WEDNESDAY, Evening, at 8 o'olook, October 26th. Ad- mlflßion 6d. 10 145 THE KYLE FIDDLERS.— At the Scotch Concert, October 38th. "TITANTED Known —Musical Service YV entitled "Robinson Crusoe," Baptist Church tJchoolroom, Peter Htre>er, Thurs»ay, 8p m. Tickets, Is. 10 147 WANT KD known that HAYEB & Co' have Large Stocks on hand. Fo further particulars see now advertiaomen m this issue. FOR SALE— A let of Empty Cases, cheap. — H. C. Beggus, Melford Mouse. TTT ANTED Known.— Melford Houb* V V is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery. — H. C. BESBBg. PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, «&c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C. Beqeeb, Melford House. Dauds o* Duddy Tartan.— Show isight. WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 261bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beat Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candleß, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. la 6d. — James McGbboob, Tanortid Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silkß, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel balls, <-c, &o. t at Am Manuirb's Fancy Repository, Saundsrs' Buildings. The Sodger Lads Looked Braw, Looked Braw. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — IF .AID IK ADVANCE : Per Quarter.. 6a 6d, by post, 9a 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by poßt, 37a Od rr booked; Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43a Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s eaob. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publioation from the country districts, require to be verified by the signature of the person sending the notioe. DIABT Moon's Sun Bun Moon Moon ajre at Rises. Sets. Seta. Rites, noon day; p.m. *.m. 19 TTe__efiday.. M «J6 9.1 6.37 _ 20 Thnndnj .. 6.2 8-27 10.13 7.21 3 31 Friday.. .. *0 8.28 11.20 8.10 4 52 (Saturday ... 4~« 6_9 • • 9.3 5 A.m. 23 Sunday .. 4-68 6.30 0.19 10.0 c 24 Monday .. 4.55 6.31 1.10 10.59 7 25 Tuesday .. 4.54 6.33 1.53 11.69 8 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 8 days old shines till about 8 o'olooV, xne Moon »t o unyß Old adrnes till about half-pait 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days- old Bhines till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4'in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines ■ll 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. •nd shines til morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



Public Notices. As Byron says — I neTer, no, I never, Saw any man bo yellow, How'b your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christckurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used thorn for the last fourteen yearß, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J, G. Garfortm. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NBaTK, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HO; ORAIGHEAD has groat plea- # gore m intimating to the Public of Ashburtcn and surrounding districts that be has admitted Edwin G. Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried on under the etyle or firm of H. and B. Cbaiqhead. pEFERRING to the above, H. and E, JLt Craiohexd beg to announce to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have jußt lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Beason, and hope by strict a < tent ion to business, first-class fit and workmanship, to merit a continuance of t a patronage so liberally bestowed upon c predecessors. H. & E. ORAIGHEAD. Tailors, 2 Tancred street, Ashbnrton. FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnow*, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gut •nd Gut Lines, W.P. Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishinot Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash" burton County oan ulao be obtained from him. Also m larger snppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Ju i ßt opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will bo cold at very low prices. Note the Address : — W. ZANDER, Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Room with 2 first class Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9*70 LOW VITALITY. DR. CHOROHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lima is prescribed by the faculty for the cure ol Consumption. Chronic Cough and Genera! Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up tho Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleinti viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children . Dr. Churchill's Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m o&sei ol Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr, ChurchiU'a signature. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub OiBTiGLiONE, Pabis. GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For Beauty, Stylejand Fashion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, |AND Boots. EX "AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Viaites and Fichus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 clasp. Latest Ureas Materials, Jersey Veilings, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Cashmeres, &c. PRINTS.- New Canvnß Cloths, Zephyrs, Colored Lace, Stripe Regattas, Flouncing Lace?, Mourning Prints, &c. AH the New Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of flew Boots jaat >poned. Prices cheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department. Thiß Department is giving univereel latißfaotion. Fit and Style Guaranteed* Prices to suit the timoß. ANDREW ORB.



Public Notices ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staff: Botij' School.— Mr J. E. Bdchawa lit B, A., Unlrertity College, London Girl*' Pchool —ffim Saundibs, Canter- bury College, Ohriitchuroh ; Miss Gkubs, Trinf ' / College, Dublin AT this institution popili of both sexes hare the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study aro those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but I the ordinary coarse may be modified to meet special cane*, if m the interest o | the Pupils auch a plan is judged ad- -1 rltablo. At the Girls School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give leiaons m Music and Painting to Young Ladies not attending the other Olaises m the ' School, who may deairo instructions m these oubjeots. The Physioal Training of : the Pupils is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the School course. I The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m adranoe. For Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2s per term ; orer 12 yeara of age, £2 16s per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Moalc (only), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mr Buohanan. The next term commences on MON- PAY, the 19th insfc. 9 49 Alfred Harrison, AUOTIOtfEEit, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbart. —Horses, Oattla, Pi ga , Produce and Merchandise. FOR S ALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of nil kinds constantly m Yards on view for Pale. Clearing: Sales held m Town or Country as required, and moßt liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents 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 the Stores for Sale. Agga* for the Norwich Union Fire In- sursnee Uomprany. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O ? AUSTRALASIA^ 4LFRED HARRISON Skreighs o' Reels.—October 28th. off "SflSg § I a g $£$ * * 2 i ■ o a 'i^ s § psi _ m -* s 1 b * U iai 2 a, I o «_ "3^ 5 « p 3 g g| g 2gA W I g B g^s < -as g I ill IJ* S f_iv^S?r' <^\ 5 9 * d TRY XIBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. CAUTION. IVTONE is genuine anlees our name is 131 stamped ob each tin, and has our Registered Trade Mark, " Lora Nelson, m the label. TRY KIEKPATEICK'S TOIATO SAUCE. THE most delicious flavoring for Cold [eatß, Chops, Steaks, Soups, Gravies, Q. &c <



MITCHELL & TURNER, I rpHE old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Outfitters, of Fowler's Buildings, 1 JL Tancred street, have now on view and fvr. sale at Marvellously Low Prices, ' THBIR JSEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery; For Style, Quality, and Value cannot b* beaten m Ashburton. clothingT^lothing. COME AND BEE OUR Kaiapui and Ashburton Suits, from 47s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from 10a 6d ; 1 case Colored Moles nt 5a lid. Boots all sorts and sizes. Hats, immense stock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Bhirts, L'ndorclothinff, Ac, &c m Eve»y Variety and all prices. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish- [ Inps KOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHABE, BEFORE SHOW DAY. Mitchell and Turner, jlO 152 TANCRED STREET.



F. Ferrimau. FORD'S PATENT I Sconr and Lung-Worm Mixture FOR SHEEP. A perfect cure fcr Sconr and Lung- Worm (which results from Sconr). JOSEPH FORD, Baling, Patentee. P. FEREIMAN, ASHBURTON. FOE SOEE THEOATS A_rTD CHEST AFFECTION USE Slesinger's (tough Syrapl Manufactured by Mr Slesinger for Forty years. T7OR Infants or Adults suffering fr«m Sore X Throat, Colds, C< ujhs, pa» n m tte Chest, Laryngitis, BronchHis or Affections of the Luogs ' r for Hooping Cough it is a most effectual remedy. "U contains no narcotic, and therefore may be used by Children and Adults. F. FI.EEIMAN, AGENT. SLESINGEE'S Rheumatic Balsam. *T*HE greatest discovery ever yet made for X the relief of human sufferers from Mus- cular or Nervous Affection is SLBSINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advertised remedies and all the prescriptions from the medical faculty for the euro of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sort from the above atiections, none have been so successful and effectual as LESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. And why ? you will ask. Because there is no nonsense about it. You are not asked to swallow so many pills or so many spoonfuls of mixture or draughts, 2, 3, or 4 time 3 a day, or every other day ; or to use hot, cold; shower, or Turkish Baths ; or to take or avoid this, that, or the other food j 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 acquires no such stipulation ! Eat and drink according to your own good sen?e, and if you only use tba Balsam as directed on each bottle, m one day, and even m less time, or after one or two applications, you are relieved from: your pain and sufferings, and you will bless the inventer of the Balsam. Furthermore, you are not asked to repeat the dose, that «s to say, to buy another bottle or another box of pills. No I nothing of the j sort is wanted. One bottle, although small m appearance, but large m its eflect, is qu*'te sufficient m tbe worst of cases, and often rrom 20 to too drops, according to the surface of the complaint, is sufficient for a cure. CERTIFICATE. Moray Place. Dunedin. Mr Slesinger, V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- X hare much pleasure m report* gto you thai.after having used your Rhen. siatic Balsam m cases of N euralgia, Acute, and Chronic Rheumatics, 1 have found it really a useful remedy. I I have, therefore, no hesitation m recom- mending the same for the above-mentioned cases.--Yours, etc., C. N. Reimer, Surgeon. F. FEEEIMAJ^, AGENT IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO. PRIETORS. THE following Certificate hf- been received 1 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 doubtless aware, used your Horse Medicines for the last three or four years, and have found them tery valuable. In my opinion your Colic Drinks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cannot be surpassed. " I have great pleasure m recommending your medicines to all horse proprietors. " Enclosed please find order forj.i.B dozen assorted medicines. " I am, dear sir, " Youra faithfully, "S. Smith, Manager." F. FEEEIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HORSE DOCTOR, • By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: T^HE Colic or Gripe Drink.-— Horses are A very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if eglected, this complaint may m a few hours 'ermmate m inflammation, strangulation, tympanitis, and death. This Colic Draught will give relief m less than two hours, and often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment oi Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Sprrins, Rheumatism, Winigalls, 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, Surfeit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, etc. The Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of Horses die for the want of these Powders, and tbe owner is none the wiser for it ; and, unless a pest vitrtem examination is made, does not know that his Horse suffered from these reptiles. On all •ccasions, wheu the animal is poor, m low condition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing jl worm, give one of tnese Powders night and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Ointment is superior to any other. After using it, he hair returns t© it- natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof Oils.— The chief cause of Lame- ness m Horses is. some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause inflammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as nrkznmation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs, These Oils, if used m time, will prevent or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks, Contrac* tion, Quittor, Canker, Corns, Thrush or ' Frush, Narrow Heels, Hoof-bound, Navicular Joint Disease, etc., all of which the hone is j subject to, and is liable to fall and endanger < the life of his rider. This may be avoided by using this Oil daily, or two or three times a greek. The Grease Ointment. — For the cure of Grease, Crown Scabs, Rat-tail, MaUenders and. Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption, DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given m other ailments. The Mange Ointments. — May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Diseases of the Skin m the Horse or Dog. It may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoo OH, being eas er of application. By keeping a supply on hand, which costs but very' 'tt'e, you can cure your Horses yourself n .inout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- geon. N.B. — Age does not affect the strength juality of either medicine._tO"All the jdicinesaresoldby * a F^FEEEIMA^, * ]PAST STREETiIASHBURTON, .... «^ " *«l«Asent,|