DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'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 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.

DEATH.

Hughes. — At Forest Roud, on September 21, Willi m Jackson, the belovod son of ftichard Jackson and Catherine Hughes, aged 20 years. Christchurch and Nap or papers please copy.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1887. THE GERMANS AT SAMOA.

Although no intelligence has been received of any correspondence having taken place between the Governments , of England. America, and Germany it - is very evident, as further details come i to hand, that Germany's high handed i action at Samoa can not be allowed to 1 pass without remonstrance, if not something more on the part of the two ; first named nations. The American Consul was at the time of the occupa tion of the town by men from the German squadron, returning to his office from the far end ot the town he was stopped by the first guard, and after being detained for a short time, 'was allowed to proceed. He was, however, again stopped by the second guard, although he informed the officers present of his high official position. After some further delay the officers m question allowed him to proceed and apologised for having interfered with him. Their apologies were not ac cepted, and no doubt long ere this the Counsul has informed the authorities at Washington of the affiair. The wire yesterday informed our readers that among the houses burnt by the Germans at Samoa were a num ter built on land which recently formed the subject of dispute between Maneama, and Messrs Mac/irthur and Company, and that thbse houses were owned and leased by British subjects. We were also made aware that prelimi nary notices and claims had been pre pared for service on the German Consul-General m Australia, and the Commodoreat Samoa. Now, although the British Consul at Samoa has been instructed to remain neutral, we fancy that the British Government will not be more tardy m exacting subs an tial compensation for injury done to the properly of British subjects m Samoa, than will the American Government m resenting the insnlt offered to tbe nations representative at Samoa. The further developments of this erabroglio will be awarded with interest by the colonies generally.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The first of a series of dances will be given this evening m the Oddfellows' Hall, under tbe management of the lessee. Every comfort), and convenience haß been provided, and no expense spared to make the dance a aucoess. Mr E. J, Paul was, at a meeting of the Ashburton Guards held last night, unani mously eleoted Lieutenant of the Company m place of Lieutenant J. Cockburn, resigned. BFrom present appearances our local lover of piscatorial sports are promised "a good time " this coming season, and they can at once begin to make ready for the fishing by investing m a license from the Local Sooi'ety, tiits they oan obtain from Mr W. Zander, East street, and from an inspection of his large and varied stock of fishing rods and tnaterials of all kinds for the Bport no one need go away from tbe town for their supply „ of taokle this season.

A Government Inspeotion Parade ot tba Ashburton Volunteers was held last evening. I Colonel Bailey inspecting. The Bifles (Capt. j Dolman) mustered 54, Guards (Capt. Sparrow) ' 38, the Cadets, under Sergeant-Major Hayes, mustered about 45. Major Douglas and Capt* Fooks were also present. The Rifles and Guards were marched out and exercised m battalion drill by Major Douglas, after whioh they were marched back to the shed. Colonel Bailey expressed himself pleased with the muster, and said he hoped to get all the corps together for a good class drill on Nov. 9th. The Cadets were drilled by Sergeant-Major Hayes m the presence of Colonel Bailey, who expressed himself well pleased with the lads' behaviour, and hoped they would be able to hold their own with tho remainder of the Cadet corps m the district when they met on Nov. 9th. By that date we understand the I uniforms for the Cadets will have arrived. At a meeting of the Ashburton A. and P. Association, held on Tuesday afternoon, Judges and Marshals for the forthcoming show wero appointed. In'imation of their appoint ment will be forwarded to theße gentlemen as soon as possible. A publio meeting is to be held at Methven on Monday next to consider the existing railway arrangements. These have been found to prove Tery inconvenient. If a resident of I Methven desires to visit Ashburton he has to leave about seven m the morning and ha can not arrive home till about eight at night. From complaints which have reaohed us we should say that the railway authorities would find it to their own interest to make a change, »B at present people will not make use of the railway when they oan get other means of conveyance. Mr W. Zander has obtained permission to dispose of the Jubilee Picture, noticed by ns m a recent issue, by Art Union. We have been requested to draw the atten tion of intending exhibitors to the faot that the time for receiving entries for the Horse Parade, to beheld on Saturday next under the auspices of the Ashburton A. and P, Associa , tion, has been extended till Thursday after noon. At a meeting of the Committee of the Association, held on Tuesday afternoon, Messrs M. Stitt, O. Digby, J.Hunt aud 11. Miller were appointed a Committee Of Management for the Parade. The Parade this year promises to be a very good one, as the Seoretary at noon to-day had received seventeen entries. A meeting of directors of the Ashburton Caledonian Society was held m the Secretary's (Mr J. C. Duncan's) office on Tuesday even ing. Present ; Messrs Eneon (m the chair), Reid, Brown, McKenzie, Patterson, Sim, . Anderson, J. Sealey and the Secretary. It was resolved that the annual concert and ball be held on Friday, Ootober 28 (show night) m the Oddfellows' Hall. It was re solved that the matter of engaging the Hall, and seeing to printing and advertising, be left m the hands of the Seoretary and Treasurer. The following Programme Committee was ap- ' pointed : — Messrs Dunn, Beid, Brown, Mo- Kenzie, Paul, Anderson and Mcßae. It was resolved that the charges for ooncert and ball i Le th_ same as last year, viz :— concert — 3s, 2s and Is ; and ball— gentlemen 3s, and ladies free. A speoial vote of thanks was paßsed to the President for his kindness m giving an additional Ingleside. A special vote of thanks was also passed to the Ingleside Committee for the efficient way m which they bad managed those gatherings. The Secretary was instructed to call the atten'ion of the Ashburton Racing Club Committee to their intention of holding a meeting on Boxing Day, thus clashing with the Society's sports which have been held on tbat day for the laat eight years. Accounts were paßsed for payment, routine business waa transacted, and the meeting adjourned. The New South Wales Minister for Work has approved of a proposal to charge 20 per oent. higher rates for agricultural produce carried from tho seaboard inland than aro charged on produce conveyed from the inland towns to the coast. A clergyman at Camden, N.J , tells a good story. A few days ago a stylish couple called at his house and were married by him. On retiring the groom handed the minister a large offioial envelope, marked " A present, with thanks." Upon opening the same the munificent sum of 10 cents was found enclosed, At a funeral many friends had been invited, sb is the custom, but a neighbor woman who j had quarrelled with the family was not m. eluded. She watched the funeral pass her door, and said, " Weel, there'll be a funeral maybe at oor house some day, and we'll see wha'll be asked then 1 " j In 1865 the total number of patent medicine labels issued by the British Excise authorities was 7,074,668, and the receipts £55,333. Ten years later the number of labels had increased to 14,824,173, and the receipts to £114,323, while last year tho number of labels was yet higher at 21,468,718. The label duty, whioh is equivalent to one-eighth of the value of the article Btamped, has risen from £497,997 to £1,611,639 m twenty-one years. A circumstance without precedent since the dark days of 1870-71 has just occurred m Paris. On the evening of July 19 there was j only one theatre open for performance m that city— namely, the Menus-Plaisirs. Many of the others were closed m order to undergo the alterations whioh have been insisted upon by the Government since the awful disaster at the Opera Gomique ; and these diminish the number of seats m some instances so materially that the managers deolare that they will no longer be able to Oonduot them with profit. A rumor having gone forth that tbe Queen would give six guineas and a silver oradle to every infant born on her Jubilee day, within a week no fewer than 400 applications were made for the gratuity. Tha rumor which bad raised so many hopes had to be officially contradicted. It is istimated that there are about 1000 babies born every day m England. The following four leading principles have guided the South Australian Government (says the Treasurer) m the extensive alterations proposed m the Customs tariff:— (l) The encouragement of products and manufactures by increased duties on imported produots and manufactures ; (2) the admission of raw materials free ; (8) the admission of certain neoesßaries of life free (a " free breakfast table ") ; (4) tha taxation of luxuries. The Treasurer expects that the oolony will gain £60,000 by the alteration. Don't use stimulants, but nature'sbrain and nerve food— Hop Bitters. Bewae of all exoept made by Ameroain Co. 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ASHBDRTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr E. G, StaveJy (for the New Zealand Lion and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited) reports op Ashburton Sale, 20th ins-. There were about 6000 sheep and moderata entry of cattle yarded Th» aale wai dull throughout, and business d fficult fo effect. Fat croßebred wethers made 10* 61 and He 3d; do ewes, 10) 6d • fat lambs, 63 and 8. fid; 2-tooth half bred ewes, m lamb, 8s Id ; aged crossbred ewea and lambs, 4i 51; 2-tooth nrx.d croßsbreds, 7a 9 J ; medium hoggetß 5. 6i; cull do, 2s 7d and 3s: 2-tooth cr< -shred withers, 9j Id ; 2-tooth ha'.fbred we- her*, 81IOI; 4 tooth halfbred ewes, m lamb, 7- 101; sound mouth merino ewes, m lamb, 5s 81.

A NARROW ESCAPE

Wellington, September 20. The eldest son of Mr Geo. Fisher had a narrow eee.pe of being killed at the Government printing offioe to-day. He waa engaged aa an appe'itice and waa employed working about the engine which drives the electrio lighr,. A few minutes after ten o'clock he got up to a plank to lubrloat the shaft about teo feet from tho floor, end while engaged m filliDg the oil cupa an apron which he was wi a lag over his coa 1 ; waa tak«m round 'the Bhaft. He endeavoured to tear hiraaelf aw*y bu>. without mccess. In a fdw t eooi di hi was bel ig ta'cen round at a g;e a rate. Fjrtu nately he wound his legs aad right arm ronad the shaft otherwise he would most certainly hive been dashed to {.iooes agalnht the end of the <n;ine house. After going round at a featful prce for neßriy a couple of minutes his ckt'.in., gave way and he fell to the fi or m a sUte of nudity, his collar, necktie, boats, and socks being the on'y articles whioh had n-)t been torn away. A m.dickl ex amination Bhawed that the yjuth had. no bones broken, but he had several nasty bruises.

OPENING OF N.S.W. PARLIAMENT

-♦- . [rKUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] ■■ Sydney, September 20 Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech stated that the two principal measures of the session would be the Local Government and Land Bills, the latter providing greater facilities for the acquisition of freehold homes by the humbler classes. Bills would also be introduced with regard to railway management, the establish ment of model farms and agricultural colleges, and a more equitable distri bution of the burdens ol taxation, and to remedy the defects of Pailiamentary representation. The speech announced that the revenue was being well sus tained, and the prospects of the colony were full- of hope. The sanction of Parliament would be asked to the agreement of the Imperial Conference with regard to naval defences. A material change m the present military organisation would be submitted, and conjointly with other colonies the establishment of a military college for the manufacture of gunpowder and munitions of war was contemplated. Mr Dibbs has assumed the Leader ship of the Opposition m the Assembly. The debate on the Address m Reply to the Governor's speech is still pro ceeding.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

* Auckland, September»2o. At tbe Police Court yeeterday a man named M.swell was fined 5) aDd coats, with the alternativo of fourteen days' imprisonment, for permitting a cow tc stray, Mr Braß.ey for i ha d-.fendant to day called the attention of Mr Smith R M., to the alternative, whloh be said was exoerslvs and absurd, considering the nature of the offence. Mr Smith Baid he could hardly alter the order, and suggested that defendant should interview Messrs King and Lewis, the Justices who o -dared the alternativo, on the matter. Tae Resident Magistrate would not express an opinion as to the severity or otherwise oi the sentence, Arthur Billings and Charles Robert, were brought to town yesterday evening from Whangarei, on a charge of robbery of twenty-tbrae pairs of boots, value £8, from W Wats. Billings, who has several all. Be?, la the yonng man *ht some t mc ago did the sights of Auckland, stating that he waa a representative of the "New York Herald." A suit of olothing- was foand this morning on the harbor breastwork Dear Freeman'e Bay. The clothes were Identi fied at the police station aa belonging to a woman named Karrett, who it wonld seem has been drowned. The woman had on a p^vions occasion diveefad herself of her clcthlog uivJer cover of the darkness, and swam to a smalt coastiug oraft m the stream. Mr Goldie, one of tho candidates for City West, has forwarded a letter to Mr Shera, another of the candidates asking him to npologiße for statements made by the latter at the norn nations on Monday, and which are alleged to affect Mr Goldie'a obaracter, and stating Mr Stiera raußt either do bo or be prepared to defend an action m tho Sapreme Court. New Plymouth, September 20. The. Resident Magistrate commented strongly iv Court to-day against tbe practice of people running into debt for luxuries. The cine m point was where a person was sued for £14 for hire of piano, and could not pay for It. The Magistrate said it was Bcaudalous, and he wonld Bhow no leniency to persons guilt of such extravagance. Wellington, September 20, The new Olub established for racing at Island Bay have drawn up spring, summer, and autumn programmes, the added money being £IGOO, as foliows .'—Spring Meeting, £350; Summer, about £850; aud Autumn, £400 The Spring Meeting Is not fixed, | but will be held a day or two beforo the Wellington Baoing Club's Meeting. i A privat. letter haß been received m ! Welliogton from the Rev W. Morriaion, dated trom Omstown Manse, province of Quebec, Canada, 23 ;h July, 1887, reforr'ng to the rumor of Pastor t hiniquy's death, andgiving it afUtcootradiction. Mr Morri son states that he saw and frequent]) spoke to Pastor Chinniquy at the Presby terian General Assembly, held at Winni peg, Manitoba, m June last. They were both members of that Assembly, and the Rev Mr Chiniquy was able to sp-ak with all his wonted earnettness and eloquence, and looked as though his health woaid enable him to oontinuo to do so for years. Grbymouth, September 20 It Is reported that the Coal Pit Death mine will be oloßed after Monday next. This will nv.ke no difference to colliers, as a double shift of hands will be at onoo put on ln the Wallsend mine. It la stated at Brunnerton that a proa peoting party will shortly be organised to prospect at the back of the ranges for coal and other mineral?, It ia stated that ln a few weeks at tbe outside other contracts on the Midland Railway will be let. At present things are very slack on the line. There have been several oases m the Magistrate's Court betweeu the sub co<>tra_.tois and contrac tor next to Messrs McKeone, Robinson, and AvJgdor, over work and payments. {

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THE RANGITATA SEAT.

Mr S. Buxton, one o' the candidates for the representation of the Rangitata district, m the House of Representatives, addressed the electors of Chertsey m the Echoolhouse on Monday evening. There I wav a large attendance, and Mr W. Strachpn occupied the chair and intro duced the candidate to the meeting. Mr Buxtons address was essentially the pamo as that delivered m other parts of the electorate. It wai well received and, attentively listened to, and evidently made a favorable impression upon a majority of the electors present. Messrs Stringfellow, Stracban, Todd, McDonald and other eleotors, put ques tions to the candidate, whioh were an swered by Mr Buxton ln a manly and straightforward manner. At the end of the meeting a vote of thanks and cor fidenca to the candidate was passed by a majority of those present.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

jreoter's telegrams— copyright ]

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

\ B"RtiK, S_pf.mher 19 The German Government have de cided to apply to the Emperor for the appointment of an Imperial Commis sion for the representation of Germany at the Melbourne Exhibition. Rome, September 19. The Italian Government adhere to their decision not to participate offi cially m the Melbourne Exhibition.

THE BRUSSELS EXHIBITION.

London, September 19 India will exhibit at the Brussels International Exhibition, to be held next year.

THE PHILADELPHIA CELEBRA TION.

President Cleveland has closed the Constitution festivities at Philadelphia, and m his speech exhorted the people to hand down the Constitution to pos terity unimpaired. Intense enthusiasm has been displayed during the celebra tion.

A FAILURE.

Mr Dresback is the California wheat operator declared bankrupt.

COMMISSION AIRIES.

Sir Edward Walter, chief of the London Corps of CommiSsionairies, has sailed for Sydney with the object of forming similar corps m the colonies.

JUBILEE ADDRESS.

The Jubilee address from the women of Adelaide to the Queen has been received, and forwarded on to Bal jnoral, where her Majesty is at present staying.

AGENT-GENERAL.

The Hon Adye Douglas has declined to continue to hold the office of Agent- 1 General for Tasmania for another term of three years,

ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.

The Royal Mail Steamship Com pany's steamer Elbe was making a trial trip with new engines yesterday, when the boiler burst and nine persons on 1 board were killed.

AN INFURIATED MOB.

London, September 20. Thousands of persons assembled at Lilliebridge grounds yesterday to wit ness a race which was announced to take place between the sprint runners Hutchen and Gent. For some un known reason no race took place, and the crowd becoming furious, set fire to the grand stand and wrecked everything about the grounds. A body of police arrived, and the mob ultimately dis persed. (Received Saptember 21, 11 50 p.m.) HOME MARKETS. London, September 19. Consols have advanced to xoij4> New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock continues at 99 )-_.. The market rate of discount has declined to 3^, and is now % below the bank rate. Colonial breadstuffs and tallow are without any quotable change. At to-day's wool sale 1 1,600 bales was offered, and the mar ket was firm.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbutbr's telegrams— copybight.]

LIBEL ACTION.

Melbourne, September 20. Mr Julian Thomas, "Tne Vagabond," has been awarded a farthing damages, without costs, m the libel action against the Wesieyan " Spectator."

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

The Federal Assembly, at a meeting < here, has adopted a petition to the Queen, praying that steps be taken to terminate the French occupation of the New Hebrides. The Assembly has resolved to sig nalise the centenary of Australia by great evangelical work, and to endeavor to induce other curches to join m the same. (Received September 2ist, 12.50, p.m.)

MELBOURNE GRAIN MARKET.

Melbourne, September 21. The manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Company of New Zealand, reports on the local grain market as follows : — Shipping wheat dull and drooping, 3s 7.d to 3s 8d ; malting barley neglected at 4s 6d to 6s ; New Zealand feeding oats are quiet and weaker at 2s iod to 2s nd j New Zealand oats under bond, 2s id to 2s 2d.

PARLIAMENTARY.

Sydney, September 20. The Address-in-Reply to the Gover nor's speech was agreed to m the Legislative Assembly last night without division.

SPORTING.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold oui selves responsible fox tite opinions expi essed by our correspondents.

OPPOSITION TACTICS.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir, -In your leader on Saturday night you gave us, what has become rather stale by reiteration, a fearful tirade about the manner m -vhich the Opposition are con ducting the present contes 1 -. You fish op a rumour which, but for your researoh, no one m this constituency and very few outside would have heard of, and you have exhausted nearly all the adjeotives m reprobating tho " plot " of trying to jockey Sir Julius Yogel out of his Beat by Mr Cass announcing himself as a candidate at the last moment. If you had but known Mr Cass as wall aB many m this constituency know him, you would have exploded at your own joke Well, now let us look at the othor aide- Can you quote me any other example of a Ministry, sending their orators (like Stout and V«gel), at the country's ex pense, to nearly every constituency ln the colony where there is likely to be a close contes*. —Oan you quote me a more dis graceful attempt at bribery or unduly li-flitn-tng an election, than the granting of a sum of £25 to the Ashburton "Volunteer funds juet on the eve of a contest . If so, I shall be greatly obliged, lam, etc, Indepbndbnt.

"FRETETRADE"— AN ELECTIONEER ING DODGE.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir,— The cry of 4l Freetrade," at present before the public, is nothing bat an electioneering dodge. Wherever it has been tried it bas been condemned, Manchester, the home of Freetrade, ia about equally divided as to its merits. Many of the English newspapers say it has made England the laughing stock of Europe. Protection, on the contrary, has enabled France and Germany to make more progress than England, with Free trade, while America has actually run away from Kngland. Canada, seeing the immense advantaga of Protection to America, is following m her footsteps. Protection which employs men at the far mers' doors, who consume the farmers produce is the best, for this or any other young country. But I will give you a few more facts which will show its im mense advantage. In America, m twenty years, men, engaged m wood work in creased from 130,000 to 340,000, and the product increased three-fold, amounting to 600,000,000 ef dollars. Woollen workers m the same time increased from 60,000 to 160,000. and the .products from $80,000,000 to $270,000,000 The quantity of cotton goody has doubled, and the sup* ply from England practically stopped. Imports of cotton goods have declined from 227.000,000 yards to almost nothing, while the exports amounted to 1 50,000, 000 yards, fcilk shows a like increase. Bail ways have increased from 30,000 miles to 120,000, about equal to all the rest m the world. " Bef<ro Protection," says the " News Letter," ,l made us independent of the foreign manufacturer, we were subject to such prices, often exorbitant aa he chose to exact." He continues, "prices under protection are wonderfully less than under a low tariff." The opening of our coal mines has reduced the price of ooil m the United States to less per ton at tbe mines than the coßt In Great Britain. In 1864 when Bessemer Steel Works were undertaken, American rail road managers were paying from 80 to 103 dollars per ton for English ateel rails delivered at English seaports. To, day (1884) home manufactured steel rails are quoted at 30 dollars per ton," With suoh evldenoe as this who la insane enough to advocate Freetrade? What h»B nearly rained Jamaica? Freetrade. But there tea ory of "strikes" m America. Wall, are there no Btrlkea m Freetrade England? We are told, no doubt while those who tell us pat their tongues m their cheeks, that there is considerable di. tress and want cf employ ment In America. No doubt about it, and no wonder seeing that it is tbe refuge for the destitute of Europe. But do not all these things exfst m a more aggrarated form m England We do not read of 40 deaths from et_rvation m one year m America. No wonder with such startling fac 8 before us that all intelligent men not having a politcal cry, should con* demn Freetr.d^." lam not at all sur prised that Mr Kair, backed as he is by John Stuart. Mill, should throw np tbe sponge. By the tima this election ia finished Mr K^ir, who seems to have as little Freetrade backbone as Major Atkinson had political backbone, will be an ardent advocate of " Protection;"

SUNDAY FISHING.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir, — "Angler's " letter ln your Issue of Monday Is scarcely worth a reply. There is no doubt such opl .ions could only have emanated from a blatant idiot or some poor demented creature. Why Bhould the Acclimatisation Society be called upon to interfere with Sunday fishing? What has it to do with the Soolety or anyone else, how anglers spend their Sundays 1 so long as the Society is not a loser and fish are legally taken. Liberty is the right of an Englishman and I maintain it is an Englishman's right to spend his Sunday how he likes. I presume it is against '■ Angler's" principles to fish |on the Sabbath, (notwithstanding he would be only too glad to have a trout taken on Sunday for breakfast the following morn ing) and I have no doubt, he would like the Society to form itself into a bible class, for the good of the poor unfortunates who are to be debarred the pleasure of their only day's outing during the week. Bowever, I am glad to Bay the Committee of the Society are the right men m the right place and wonld eoout the idea of such an imposition. — I am, etc., An Englishman.

"POLITICAL WEATHERCOCKS"

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— ln your leading article last night you place Mr Purnell among tho above species of natural curiosite 1 , on the ground that m ISBI he vigorously de nounced Major Atkinson, while now he Is fighting the gallant M»jor's battle, and " wants to see the government handed over to the Atkinson party." Allow me to say that I have attended nearly all Mr Purnell'* meetings, and have never heard him give the slightest Indication that he is any more favorable to Major Atkinson than Sir Juliug Yogel, In faot, the vigorous denouncement of 188 L has baen quite, if not more than equalled, by Mr Pucuell's orlttoieiros of 1887. What Mr Purnell haa said over and over again is, that all the old leaders have been tried and fonnd wanting, all have got into extravagant loao-sp&nding, heavy taxation methods of finance, and what the country wants la new leaders and new men who will leave the old ruts and grooves, and see that economy Is enforced, and our expenditure brought within oar lnoome. The new party that is arising, .pledged to thorough r.trenohcuent, and opposed to estra taxation, is what Mr Purnell will support. — I am, eto , John A. Oaychll,

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THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1887.



Moon's" Sun Sun Moon Moon ago at Rices. Sets. Hues. Sets, noon day. a.m. p.in- -21 Wednesday . . 5.55 6.52 8.4 10.12 3 22 Thursday .. 5.53 5.53 8.45 11:21 4 23 Friday.. .. 6.62 6.55 0. 1 • ♦ 5 i a.m. 24 Saturday ... 650 5.5G 10.19 0.29 c 25 Sunday .. 5.48 6.68 11.11 1.31 7 p.m. SO Monday .. 5.46 659 0.8 2.25 8 27 Tuesday .. 5.44 6.0 1.7 3.12 0



Wanted I "TTTANTF.D a Smart Boy. 11. G. VV Flower, Confectioner, 9 110 ADANCffiwillbe held In the Tt rop!ar Hall, Trwald, on THURSDAY hVENING, commenolnp! at 8 p.m. Ad- 1 mission : G nts, 2« 6d ; Ladies free. TT7"ANTED a smart Boy. Apply V V Zealandia Soot Store, East street 9 97 WANTFD a Young Girl to help with housework. Apply Mrs S. W. Alcorn, Wills street. 9 102 JET Bracelets and Necklaces, Brooches, Lockets, Chains, Watchos, Hair Ornaments, Studs, Links, Ac. — H. M. Jones. . FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. C. Seders, Melford House. \\r ANTED— 2 to 3000 Bushels Inferior VV Oats.— Joseph Clark, Ashlnrtou and Tinwald. 9*66 ANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. WANTED Known.— Melford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery. — H. O. Segers. PRINT S, Priutß. — Jußt opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H C Seoers, Melford House. 11' AfcTi-D CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, VV 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, 10d'; Vestas, fid per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Ontting do. Is 6d. — James McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects j Catholio Cards, good variety m Scraps | Novelties m Penwiperß, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Bails, &c, &c, at _ABB Manbibe'b Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings.



PABTNEBSHIP NOTICE. HC. CRAIGHEAD has great plea , sure m intimating to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding district) I that he has admitted Edwin G. Craigheac into partnership with him, and that th< business will for the future be carried 01 under the style or firm of H and E, Cbjuqhead. REFERRING to the above, H. and E, Craighead beg to announce to the Publio of Ashturton and surrounding districts that they have just lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Season, and hope by strict attention to business, first-class lit and ' workmanship, to merit a continuance of "J thut patronage so liberally bestowed upon their predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 6 2 Tancred street, Ashburton, "TITANTED Kno*n. — That Andrew VV Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surp'ua Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense reduction. 1 T-— —l 11 I - - -■-r--niiT ' — "* "TTTANTED Koown.— That A. Orr ifl VV now selling Ladios' Jackets at 5a lid to 7s Od. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d. ,_ WANTED Known.— That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gfloves at half price. China Matting, 6d.— A. Orr's Cheap Sale. "TTTANTED Known.— AJ big lot of VV Ladies' Boots, i»ce quality, 4s 9d ; Children's BooSs, Is to 2a 6d ; Gents Boots, 7s 6d to lls6d:- Gents Shoes at 3s lid.— A. Orr. "TTTANTED Known.— ftrueßels^Carpet V V at half price (beirw overstocked) Tapestry Carpets greatly ivsduced. One Lot of Remnants of Dress floods at your own prices. White Calico*, at 2s 6d per doz.— A. Orr'a Sale. ' " ""' —— ■ 1 *■ ■■■ — . . mam. *a, ■ a 1 ■- — ■ . » "\ ITANTED Known.—BoyV Suits, Ss VV Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s SA ; Men's Suits, splendid quality, 30s; Shirts, Is lid ; Men's Hatß greatly -editeed.— A. Orr's Oheup Sale. "TTTANTED Known. — DressmfcVrag VV Department is now adnnfe«t» ! y worked ; style and fitting giving the f«ry highest satisfaction.— Andrew Orr.



'Ti H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY _/^t_f/!^i'.?*-S_— *■■•■-'- •' T.J....' ' •.' J, " W V- •> •■ «■•■» ■ »<*_w;j-;» -•»•>'»^fiHBfV ahlj?«'ed 1559 .' - _.; Al i /.*. v I ; S.i 'J Y?f SffffPetfOLOffrit gFIRE AND M/.RINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROW] I* G JCROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW I' ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AOKNT, ASB BURTON Pickford and Undrill, tfjS&fe \^km§{ FDRNITURE MANUFACTURERS. UPHOLSTERS BS,!****"^ Pl^PI AND OABINBTMAKEBS, £^fcJ^TTAVE Large and Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIAN L - 89, XJL »cd AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, Toilet G' asses, Mattresses and Palliasses, C.uches, Perambulators, Toilet Ware. MATS AND 3ENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS. ALL NEW GOODJ- Any description of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premises, at Prloti to salt the times. Note the address— TANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. ■; s*■ j _.% *» o Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. JNTENDS to SKLL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFOHE BEARD OF. Note the Address-— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STEEET SOUTH, ASHBUKTO-f. ,„ ,'AUBERT EOBEETS has foe sale,— Clovers, — HITE, COWGEASS, ALSYKE, and TEEFOIL. RYEGRABS,|COCKSFOOT, and RAPE. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, SEED PEAS, SEED OATtftvarious kinds), CRUSHED.BEANS PLOUGH SHARES, I COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Ackrcwledged to be THE LEST IN THE MARKET.



TINVALT). ri TT A W X I N 8 Wbo has just replenished hie Stock of BOOTS, has also opened up a few linos of useful DRAPER If (a loot? felt need m Tinwald), vhich he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rates for CAS R. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which aro about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, inclu ding 200,000 Cupressus Macroearpa, om and two years old; 200,000 Plnns Inslg- uls, one and two yean old; 100,00 C Pinus Larlclo; 300,000 Silver. Blrob; 10,000 Pinus Auitrlaca; all other kinds io proportion. All kinds of O-bbcge plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or other* 1 *, shall receive my best attention. ■• JAMES PORTER, 1 CLIFTON NURSERY j Allenton, Ashlar ton r . 1 " "— ~ • TRY [ KIKKPATKICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN. FRUIT, and bpiled within a ; few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the ; 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 stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THIS BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season am i the best.| iCATJTION None ib genuine unless our name is itmaped on each tin, and has our >*j? s stered Trarf* Mark "Lord Nelson' i fa ihe label. 5 JKirkpafcrick & Co, MANTTEACTUKEES, INELSON



"THE AMERICAN TKOTTIKQ HOBSB Blackwood Abdallah, Will Btand this season at Lyndhurst, Dun- das, a_*_ at owner's Stable, Aehbarton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. . E. S. BEAN, COAL ASD FIBEWOOD MEBOHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends and tho Pnblio generally that he has some Heavy Badge Timbfer on hand, and is prepared to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or Honse Building purposes. BEST NEWCASTLE, MAL7BBN, AND WBSTPOBT CO \ Lin Stcck. delivered CH-fAPEST RATES. B. S. BEAN, West Street, Ashburton. HAVES & CO.'S (ireat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THB FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now la Grey Calico, lid White Twill, 2|d Blankets, from 2s s_-d Lot Velvet Buttons, 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 Hats were 53. 9 d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, s|d Lot of Wide Bibbone, Id Good Shirtings, 4Jd Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trou tiliiou. fis 6d Let of Diagona Coats w« re 21s fid now 10a 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. will during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00. S 6+29 ■— - - _ - . ASHBORTON RACING CLUB. SPBMG MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd and 24th. PRK3ID2KT : E. <J. Wright. Vice-Presidents: John Grigg and Wi 0. Walker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. Stewards * G. W. Purnell, W.B. Denshire, B.Friedlander, H Friedlr, B. McOwen, J. O. N. 6 Dr. Leahy. TftEAstfßßß: David Thorn-a* Clerk of Scales j T. B. Upton. CLerk of Cotjrs : A. Hewson. Hand cappers : The Committee. E tarter: Dr. Leahy. First Bace to start each day at 1 p.m. FIBST DAY. 1. Handicap HtnDLE Race, of 40 soys ; the second hone to receive fi bovb from the stake. Over 8 flights of hurdles, about ft Bin high. Norrlcation, 1 boy; ac- teptat.ee, 1 soy. 2 miles. 2. Coturr Plate Handicap of 30 soys ; th second horse to receive 5 sevs from the s*ake. Nt urination, 10s; acceptance, 1 soy ; district horses only 1$ miles: 3. A&BBVBTOix CtTP Handicap, of 70 bovb; the se;ar.d horse to receive 7 boys from the stake. Nomination, 1 eov j acceptance, 2 boys. limits. 4 Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle, ot 25 bovb. Nomination, 10s; acceptance. Ids. Weight not less than 10 stone , pull an. go. 3 miles. 6. Post FTakes. of 16 soys ; catch weights. Entrance, 10s ; to be made to tbe Secre- tary immediately cf ter the Ashburton Cup is rnn. The winner to be sold by anction immediately after the Bace for 10 boys ; any Burolns to go to the funds of the Clnb. | mile. 6 Spring Handicap, of 36 soys; tbeseconJ horse to reoeive 6 boys from the Blake Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance 1 eov. toi'e, SECOND DAY. . Hurdle Baoe Handicap, of 25 aovsj the second horse to s.ve hie stake, district horses only. Over 6 flight* of hurdle, about 3ft 0m high Norn nation, 10d ; acceptance, 15s. 1} miles. Baoino Club Handicap, of 55 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 1 boy ; accept- ance, ljsovs. Smiles. a. Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 15 bovb. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than 10 etofie ; pull and go. District horees only,' 2 miles 4. WELran Handicap, of 4o bovb; tteßecond hoi Be to receive 5 soys from the s^ake For horses that have never von an advertised race more than 26 a. vs m one event on the flat ; minimum weig' t, 10 stone. No tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 2 miles. 6. Kotel Bace, of 25 sevs. Entrance, 10_, to be mad" to the Secretary immediately after the Welter Handicap is run. The winner to ba fold iramediakly after tbe race, the whole of tbe proceeds to go to the funds of the Club; minimum weight, 8 stone. 5 furlongs. 6. Flying Handicap, of 30 Eovsi Nomina- tion, 1 boy, acceptance, 1 boy. 6 fur- longs. BDLES AND BEGOI.A.TIONB. 1. Tbe meeting w 1! be held trader the rnlee of Baciog, and the A-hbortra Bating Clnb rules. 2. No entry Will be rrciTcd except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, nnd objec- tions rising rot of the Racing shall be decided by the ttewards or whom they may appoint. Their d ci ion on all points connected with the carrying out, « f this programme to be final. 8. A district 1 o-_* thall mean any horse that has barn comm.or.ly resident ia the dis- trict between tbe rivers Selwyn and Opibi, fifoaa Ist of August laßt, and np to the dato ot tbe forthcoming Meeting, aad owned by a person who bns tes ded m the said district dur- ing the come period 4. Five per cent will bo deducted from the gfcOfs of al moneys payable m accordance with this programme for tbe txper.se of the course. 5, All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of tbe Club. &• Trottarg Baces — Horses auEt trot to the Satisfaction of the Referee. NOMINATIONS. All nominations tc be accompanied by fre aajae, age, and dtpcription of horse, snd co or of the rider, must be ia the handi of c Ifteret-ry not later than 9 P.m. en Tuesday. November Ist, 1887. " WjsIGHTS. We t ghhi Jor the first day's Handicaps will declared on Saturday, November 12 h. Weights for the abcond t? ay's Handicaps will fee declared at 9 o'clock on the evening of the fint day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acc.ptances for tbe first day's Handicaps ; most be made do the Secretary not later than 9 p-m, on Friday, the 18th November, 1887. Acceptances for the second day*s Handicaps at 10 t/clcck on the evening of the first day's ■Kicfe. C. O, FOOKB, Secretary.