The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1887. THE POLITICAL CRISIS.

There can be no question that m tendering the resignation of himself and his colleagues, Sir Robert Stout has taken the only step consistent with dignity and constitutional usage. The fact that Major Atkinson has been sent for opens up the earnest politician a vista of the iuture which cannot be contemplated with pleasurable feelings, for it gives rise to forebodings that the colony is about to be committed' to the tender mercies of another Continous Ministry. The short and chequered career of the Stout Yogel coalition, owing to the adverse influence which sur rounded them has been little belter than a series of struggles for existence against the combined attacks of the various sections of the heterogeneous Opposi : tion which confronted them, the defec tion of some professed adherents and the half-hearted and like-warm support of others. Notwithstanding these dis couraging surroundings, the late Ministry have, as we have previously pointed out, left behind them a record of which they may well feel proud. The people of Canterbury have reason to regard their fall with, if not fear and trembling, at least no small amount of anxiety, for the memory of wrongs in flicted on them by the last Continuous Ministry have not yet faded away.

Had the Opposition been as success ful m Canterbury, Nelson and West land, as they have been m Auckland, Otago and Wellington, Major Atkinson on being sent for would have experien ced little or no difficulty m form ing a Ministry. But his party his old colleagues and staunch sup porters — has been shattered. Messrs Rolleston, Bryce, Trimble, Conolly, the two Bucklands, Allwright, and others, on whose votes he could always depend, are not m the House. At the present time the Atkinsonian party are too weak for them to form a strong and stable Ministry from it exclusively. His own immediate following does not exceed 27 or 28, and we shall be greatly surprised if he does not recognise the necessity of combining with some other party leader, and thus giving the colony a strong coalition Ministry, Failing this we can but expect a repetition of the scenes which occurred m the House m the early days of the last Parliament A coalition Ministry, to our mind,' is the only solution of the difficulty. The state of parties here is pretty much the same as it was m Victoria years ago. Neither Freetraders nor Protectionists were strong enough to carry out a policy of their own, and Ministries par took very much of the ephemieral character of Major Atkinson's last at tempt to form one. It was not until after several mutual defeats m Victoria that tbe idea of a coalition Government was given effect to, and our sister colony has never had occasion to regret the combination of Freetraders and Protec tionists m har first coalition Govern ment,

DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. Tbe Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olcok m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. Tha Moon at 15 days old is full, and shineß all night. The Moon at 18 days old riseß about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, Tbe 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 shineß till sunrise.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following is a list of letters received at the Ashburton Post Office from places beyond the colony during the month of August, and remaining unclaimed on Oot. Ist, 1887:— Andraw H. Brown, David Dally, J. W. H. King, and W. H. Mountfield. Mr Ferriman, agent for the Walter A Wood harvester, has sent to our office a handsome colored lithograph of the new steel wheel implement, manufactured by the maker named, and for whioh he is now taking orders. The following are the returnsjof the Ash burton Hospital for the month of Septem ber :— ln Hospital on Ist of month, 9 ; ad mitted, 9 ; disoharged, 7 ; m Hospital on 31st, 11. The Matron of the Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of papers from the Postmaster and Mr E. J. j Paul, for the use of iproates, sleu some bbrubj from Mr Portof.

Ther« was an extremely good attendance at the Ashburton Band Social last evening, and thiß was the more nolioeable as there had been various other attractions during the i week. The Booial, it is needless to say, passed off m a vory creditable manntr, and those present had every reason to be satisfied with the enterteinment that had been provided them. Songs were contributed by Messrs Stevenson and Piokford; Mr Wilkinson gave a recitation, and Mr Ryan a character eong and dance. : The Band played musioal selections during tbe course of the evening, and also supplied music for some of the dances, Mesira H. Gates, Mayo, and Hoßken (2) attending to tha others. Mr W. Hicks acted as M.C., * while MrEanger catered to the satufaotion of all. A meeting of the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt ltoad Boards was held at Itakaia on Thursday to consider a proposal for getting rid of the storm water. Mesara McMillan, Jackson, and John Holmes represented the Mount Hutt Board, and Messrs Coster, Allan, byttelton and Striogfellow thn South Rakaia Board. Mr E. S. Coster occupied the chair. Mr John Holmei (not as a member of tha Mount Hutt Board, but only as on* of the joint committee), proposed that a fair ar rangement would be for tho Rakaia district to pay ono-third, and the Mount Hutt Board two-thirds. I'he Chairman stated that the matter had not been considered by his Board, but it had been spoken of outside, and the general opinion was thai the present raoea had had Bach a good effeot, that m all probability there would be no'further danger m this diatriot. Ha felt sure that an irriga tion scbeme would be carried oat, and that woald further reduce the danger. Mr Allan and Mr Stringfeliow, on behalf of their im mediate districts, objeoted to paying anything towards a scheme, as there bad been no damage done for three years. Mr Holmes proposed, and Mr Jackson seconded — " That a modification of Flookton'a storm water eoheme is feasible, and that it be submitted to both Boards for consideration." On being put to the meeting the voting was, three for tbe motion, Holmes, Jackson and McMil. Lan, and three against, Allan, Stringfellow, and Lyttelton, and the Chairman gave bis easting vote m favor .of the Noes. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. Mr William Nicholas, farmer, of Waimate, sent m to the Patent Office, on August 31st, for a patent for the Niobolai combined drill and dist barrow. Vieaount Forth, the grandeon and bsir to the title of the Earl of Perth and Melfort, who emigrated to tbe States a few years ago m con sequence of having contracted a mesalliance, died m August last, leaving one daughter, sged eight years, and a widow. They had lived m respectable poverty upon his earnings m humble capacities, until tbe visaount's broken health left them dependent upon her needle and upon obariiy. Xha remittances irom England were scanty and uncertain, although latterly urgent appeals had bean sent for hslp. The deoeased was born m 1856, and was the only Bon of Lord Perth's second ion. Lord Perth is m bis 81st year, and has one daughter living, and this little great-granddaughter m New York. Sir J. Hannan and a jury on July 25 tried a suit for divorce, brought by Mr Edwin Whit marsh, of Throwbringe. Before going to preach a sermon at the Baptist Chapel one Sunday morning, the petitioner went to his wife's dress pocket for a key, when he found an endearing letter from Me Arthur Lindsay, between whom and Mra Wbitmarsh, it was ascertained, a long-standing intimacy had existed. The jury found a verdict for the petitioner, with £450 damages against Lindsay, who ia vow m Mew Zealand. It ia a mistake to suppose that white wine is exclusively the product of white grapes and red wine of purple grapes. It ia fermentation alone that determines the oolor of wines. The juice contained m both the purple and white grape ia nearly as colorless as water. If it is allowed to ferment without the skins, seeds, and stalks, the result will be a white wine : if, on the other hand, they are left m the liquor, the wine will be red. Aa an instance, champagne is mads from a grape ao dark m oolor as to appear aotually black. Elise P. Buckingham Buooessfully manager a fruit farm, of several hundred aores m Cali fornia, and urges other women to taka up the same kind of work, for whioh she thinks women are well fitted. It is said that a great deal of money was made by Cincinnati girls out of the re cm* advance m tobacco. Five girls formed a poo 1 of $1000, purchased the weed on margins and 'cleared $16,000. Society m Melbourne is agape with curio* Ity for the disclosures of a pending divorce case, wherein a well-known colonial actor wiU figure as plaintiff, and hia wife, who is equally well known on the oolonial stage, ao rcspon dent. The co-raspondent is a member of an operatic company. A British eea captain nays that whales are increasing m number bo fast that accidents to ■hips from running into them will loon be of frequent ocourrenoa. A sailing ship under a five-knot breeze might as well strike a tree. aa an old bull- whale.

Certainly the moat efieotive MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EU CALYPTI EXTRAOT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Bead this certificate :— " 24th April, 1885.— Messrs Sandar and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Euoalypti Extraot. Having had inflam mation on the bone of the leg, which came on aftei a severe attaok of low lever, I was at tended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without suGates. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m tho meantime of the wonderful ourea worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and tbe extract had not been applied more than m hour when I began to feel greatly re lieved. After applying the extraot every four hours or nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affeotid with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extraot a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medicines.-— Yours etc, E. J. Ournow, Wattle street, Sandhurst."— (Advt

CUSTOMS AND BEER DUTY.

Wblmngtok, Ootober 1. The Customs revenue for th« month was & 106,866, against £111.222. for September last year. The contributions 1 from tie principal ports were: —

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at .A I ford Station for the week ending September 30th, 1887 :— - _ ■ j :

THE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE.

[EEUrEB'S TBWIGRAMS— COPYRIGHT. ]

Nxw York, September 30. The stcond race between the yachts Volunteer and Thistle has been ad journed until today, owing to the absence of wind yesterday. London, September 29. The suggestion that the yacht Thistle had been doctored proved groundless.

THE FRONTIER TROUBLE

[rEUXBR's IBLEGKAM8 — COPYRIGHT.] Berlin, September 29 M. Schncabell, junr., who recently was arrested for affixing a seditious placard to a post on the Lorraine frontier, has been sentenced at Metz to three weeks' imprisonment.

THE MARKETS

[BWJraß's TMLEatUMS— COPYRIGHT.] London, September 29. Consols remain at ioi^Hj. New. Zealand four per cent Inscribed Stock have advanced ios, and are now at par. The Bank of England weekly returns show the total reserves m notes and bullion to be 1,900,00, a decrease of during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 44 per cent. The Bank rate of discount remains at 4 per cent; market rate 3^ per cent. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are without quotable change. At the wool auctions to-day 10,300 bales were offered, making a toial of 218,000 submitted during the series. There was a far demand. The with drawals to date amount to 28,000 bales. Two hundred and sixty bags of Queensland sugar have been sold at auction at 12s 6d per cwt, landed. Sydney, September .30 New Zealand wheat is 3s 3d to 35 4d; New Zealand oats, 2$ to 2s 3d j maize, 3s 6d to 3s 8d ; potatoes, 45^ Adelaide, Sep f ember 30 Wheat is quiet at 3s 6d. Town flour is quoted at to ss; country brands -£8 5s to £8 ios. Freights on greasy wool are on scoured wool 3^d.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, September 30

It Ib reported tbat gold bearing Bind has | been fund at Fatetere, near Cambridge, i only a foot below the ant face. Great excitement is being experienced at Cam bridge consequent, upon the report. William Juhnston was charged to day j at Cambridge with personation at the Cambridge election on tho 26th and remanded. A conference of those intere<ted m the development of the minirg industry wan held to-day at the Chamber of Oomraeroo for the purpose of urgiae; upon tha newly elected Auckland representatives the neceaaity of securing Government aid m mining matters. Several members of the Boose were present Speeches were made representing the extreme necessity of assisting the mining industry at the Thames gold field, and representatives were requested to bring tbo matter under the notice of Government m the enaulng ■eesion. Whilst the schooner Loristan was off Pura Bay, Whangarei, on Tuesday, m the midst of a storm, n large ball of fire ruehed past the vessel, burying itself m the water just ahead of her. A strong smell of sulphur was perceptible The lawsuit, 'f arena Taroa v Mihi Wiremu, arising out of the tapu of fish m the Hauraki Gulf, has been decided by arbitration — Mihi Wirerou is to retain two horses, and pay £20 to tho plaintiff. The Buroano Society's medal was pre sented by the Mayor lust night to William Peake, for saving life m Auckland Harbor. Dunedin, September 30. The annual report of the Patients' and Prisoners' Aid Society showed that the expenditure had been slightly m excess of income. The agency, besides undertaking pastoral work m gapl, hospital, and lunatic asylum, assisted discharged prisoners and patients with money, advice, clothing, &c , and helped many to return to their homes or obtain work In the Christchurch patent case, Stokes v Clarke, Mr Justice Willianiß reaerved judgment.

CHARGE OF ASSAULT.

Dukedin, September 30. At the City Police Court, Divid Gold smith, Daniel Hamilton, and Andrew Oraig was charged with, on the 27th Sep tember, nnlawfally assaulting one Mar garet WHaon, with intent to ravish her. Mr Solomon, witti him Mr D. M. Stuart, appeared for the aacused. The court having been oleared, the proseoatrix gave her story, to the eff-ct that while returning through the Southern Recrea tion Ground the three accuaed rushed out on her fr.m the side of a tree. Goldsmith csaght hold of her, Oraig threw her down, and Hamilton, hold her by the feet for a minnte while she was down Witness then gave ovidence as to the assault, auJ eontiuaed— Goldsmith was at her head and pnt a handkerchief over her throat Witness screamed one*, and was about to •oream a second time, when Goldsmith ■aid, "Choke the—.." AU that Hamilton did was to hold her by the feet for about a minute, and thoa he wont over into the middle of tho road. Wit ness screamed once, and was too exoited to ecream again. Iwo men and two young women appeared, and then tho accused ran away. One of the women asked witness if she wan hart, and wit ness answered, *' Wo." She was severely cross-examined, and admitted having been a prostitute for a week, and being intimate with the prisoner Hamilton. She did not tell her mistress nor her mother. Her mistress, m giving evi denoe, denied the trnth of the statement of the girl as to the time of her leaving her house, and stated that, when the asked to get away to oonoo to Court it was on the ground that a-other girl had bean assaulted, and she was a witness for the defence. It was also contended that a woman prosecutrix alleged she had been visiting had no existence. After addrtsa by counsel, the defendants were committed for trial, bail being allowed.

THE LATE MR WALTER HARTNELL.

T&e short notioe that appeared m our oolamns of Thursday, announcing the regret that was manifested at the Addiug ton yardß on the news of the sudden death of Mr Water Bartnell; of Lwing ton, South Rakaia, waa but a single instance of the huh re^peot that t*ie ceceased gentleman commanded, ac was truly shown by the large gathering that followed hia remain) to the grava at the T^tkaia oemetery oa Thursday morning. The cortege include I mourners from Christchurch and the surrounding district, aod all claesas with which the deceased had become acquainted sinoe hia arrival m the colony, were largely repreaented. Mr Hartnell arrived at Lyttelton from Eng land by the sh p ' Orelaeno," early m the year 1870, and within a few yeara started Duiineaß at Dusandel, where be carried on an ex'eneiire butchering business. Later on he settled at South Bakaia, and by perseverance and honorable dealings, be rapidly became one of the largest farmers m the district, and his properties have always been pointed out aa an example of j thorough practical farming ; but Mr j Hartnell'u tSttU m the direction of agri oulture, although on a large scale, were nothiog to be compared with his opera tions as a cheep farmer and otook dealer. Be has long since been foremost amongst the largest holders of fat sheep m Can terbury, and lit numerous transactions at the several stock sales held periodically throughout the provinoe, have m no small measure benefited the vendors ; m fact it ia truly said that he was the >( Prinoe of dealers." Bis efforts to develops the frozen meat industry are fully exemplified m the list of shippers prepared for the year ending February, 1887, where he takes third position with a total of 11,622 carcaseß. The result of his industry has long sired discouraged many shippers, but Mr Hartuell still persevered, and has continued to ship large quantities m the hope that the New Zealand mutton wculd yet command the appreciation that it deserves. He was always to the front to assist any charitable object, and no plea for help wea ever refused by him He was a true friend, moat jovial and hospitable, a devoted husband and father, and one of the brightest of Nature's noblemen. No monument nead call to mind the good deeds of poor Walter Hartnell, as bis memory is engraved m the hearts of all who knew him. Great sympathy is expressed for his widow aud four children, who he leaves to mourn his loas.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACKS.

Following are the results of tha eeoond dayB 1 races of the Geraldine Meeting. Bakidicap Hurdls Kacr, of 60 both.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[HEUTER'S TELEQRAM8 — COPYRIGHT ]

SHIPPING.

London, September 29. The Shaw Savili steamship Doric arrived at Plymouth yesterday (Wed nesday) evening, with her cargo of frozen mutton m good condition. The P. and O. steamship Massillia from Melbourne (August 9th), arrived at Plymouth this morning. Arrived— Barque Easter Hill, from Auckland (June ntb).

THE NEW UNDER-SECRETARY FOR IRELAND.

London, September 30. Colonel Sir J. West Ridgeway, who was the special British Commissioner for the delimitation of the Russo- Afghan frontier, has been appointed Under-Secretary for Ireland, vice Sir Redvers Buller, resigned.

HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT.

Pud*. Pfsth, September 29,

The Hungarian Parliament was opened to-day. The speech from the Throne stated that the relations with Foreign Powers were friendly, but the general situation required the strength ening of the military power. The Government would strive to maintain peace and it was believed that it was assured m the future.

[Speoial io Press Association],

RIVER PLATE MEAT EXPORT.

London, September 29. The report of the River Plate Meat Export Company shows a loss on the year's transactions of

AQUATICS.

Courtney defeated Bubear m the sculliDg match.

H.M.S. NELSON.

The report that H.M.S. Nelson has been handed over to New South Wales is unfounded. The Nelson will be re placed by the Northampton.

DEATH.

Died suddenly, Mr John Carter. Registrar of Titles, Victoria.

CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

The Treasury has cabled to the colonies respecting the mails, and show a disposition to haggle over the matter.

COLONIAL WINES.

Bnrgoyne and Co., wine merchants, have offered a fifty guinea prize for colonial wines exhibited at the Mel bourne Exhibition, on the same terms as for a similar prize offered at the Adelaide Exhibition.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Sir Graham Berry is now making a tour of the large provincial centres, with the object of promoting repre sensation at the Melbourne Exhibition.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkuteh's telegrams — coryßiaHT.]

QUARANTINED.

Melbourne, September 30, The s.,s, Mararoa will be kept m quarantine for a period of 15 days.

ST. MARK'S CHURCH, SOUTH RAKAIA

Oo Thursday evening a concert vn given ia the Town Hall, South Rakals, m aid of the above ohuroh funda. The Attendance was good, and the result a financial euccess. Mr 0. Blackburn opened with an overture, whloh was well reotivod. The chorus, '• Good Nowi from Home," wa^ very nicely sunsr by tho of mpaoy. The Rev Collins aang " The Midahipmvte." accompanied by Mrs Heoretau. •« Hail, Smiling Morn," wm the next item. Mr Stavenson then cod* tributed a comic song, accompanied by Mr Gatrs, and was loudly applauded and encored, Mrs Midgley contributed 11 O-matanoe " ; Mrs T^ye, •..'.* My Angel Boy " ; Mrs Broadbent, *» The Last Bobs 06 Summer," accompanied by Mrs Secret an. Mias Young gave " When Yon and I Were Young, Maggie," and wm deservedly enoored. The duet, " The Old Oaken Bucket," was very nicely rendered by Mr and Mrs Broad bent. Mr Gates contributed " An Awful Little Scrub," and brought down the house, as he also did with " The Wreck, of the Hesperus,' 1 and was enoored. Mr Kneen gave " The Song for Me " and " The Skipper's Flag," both of which were well sung and deierved the encore, " Far Away " was then given by the company. The Rev E. A. Scott gave a short description of hia visit to Naples, and at the same time offered some ! good advice, which was appreciated. Mm Secretan played the accompaniment* to many of the vocalists, and also added much to the evening's amusement by her selections on the piano. A hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to the lacies and gentlemen who had taken pirt m the oonoert, especially to those from Ashbur ton, who had oome bo far, aul added so muoh to the pleasure of the evening. '

PROHIBITION AND PROSPERITY.

A contemporary of reoent date says : — Kansas prospers m spite of the reports ciroalated by the whiskey men that pro* hibitloa is ruining his Interests. It has recently been stated that Atohinson has bet n sadly emb&rassed for want of revenue from the raloonß that have been dosed, thnt gas and electrio lights have, been shut off, firemen dispensed with, and the police fo?oe reduced to a marshal and one man, because the license f aes have not been forthcoming Governor Mtrtin says that the only grain of truth m this report it, that tho polios force has been reduced because the c oslng of the saloons rendered is unnecessary to employ so many men upon It as m former times. Falsehoods have constantly been circulated to dis credit prohibition, and to make it appear tha f saloons are promoters of the pros perity of a commanity. The Governor's testimony le, "So far as Kansas and all her cities and towns are coroerned, the reverse of this assertion is true. The m':Bt wonderful era of prosperity, of material, moral and intellectual develop ment, of growth m country, cities and towns, ever witnessed on the American continent, has been illustrated lo Kansas during the s x years since the temperance amendment to our Constitution wai adopted, and especially during the last trfo years, the period of its most energetlo and complee enforcement "

HOME EXAMPLE.

A friend gave me lately tha experience of a skilful professional man m about the following words : — " My early practice," aaid the doctor, " was Buccsssfol, and I s >on attained an enviable position. I nmried a. lovely wife ; two children were born to ue, and my domestic happiness was complete. Bat I wae Invited often to social parties wtiere wine was freely olr« oalated, and I Boon became a slave to Its power. Before I waa aware of It I was a drunkard. My roble wife never forsook me, never taunted me with a bitter word, never cc- sad to pray fur my reformation. We became wretchedly poor, ao that my family were pinched for daily bread* One beautiful Pabbath my wife went to church, and left me lying on a couch,, sleeping off my previous night's debauch. I was aroused by hearing admetbing fall heavily on tho floor. I opened my eyes and s&w my 11' tie boy of six year a old tumbling upon the carpet His elder brother Ball to him — "Now get up and fall again. That's the way papa does ; let's play we're drunk ! " I watched the child as he im personated my beastly movements In • way that would have done credit to any actor ] I aroße and left the house, groan ing la agony and remorse. I walked off miles into the country, thinking over my abominable o : n ad the example I was setting before roy children. I solemnly resolved that with Gods- help I would quit my copa, and I did. No lecture I ever heard from Mr Gough moved my soul like the spectacle of my own sweet boya ' playing drunk as papa does.' I never pass a day without thanking my God for giving mo a praying trife, and bestowing grace sufficient to conquer my detestable Bin of the bottle. Madam !if you have a 3on, keeja him, If yon can, from ever touching a glass of wine." It Is hoped that this may be a timely warning to more than one father who Is by no means a toper, and yet is putting a wine* glass right before hia own children. It Is the ready excuse of many a young lad for taking a glass of champagne—"" We always have it at home." The decanter at home kindles the appetite which soon seeks the drinking saloon The thoughtless or reck less parent gives the fatal puah, which sends the boy to destruction. Long labor m the temperance reform h»s con vinced me that the most effectual place to promote it is at home. There Is the spot where the mischief too often Is done, There is the spot to enact a prohibitory law. Let it be written upon the wall of every house, " Where there's a boy, there should never be a bottle." — Theodore L. Ouyler.

AN IRATE SOLICITOR

At Melbourne recently Mr J. Scott, a solicitor, of Richmond, brought an action to recoTer, £200 damages from the pro* prietor of the " Kiohmond Australian " for having suppressed from the Polios Court reports all mention of tbe faot that he had appeared m certain caoei. The notice of «ction was accompanied by this letter : — " Ttur continued, unwarrantable, and malicious suppression of my name as coll. oitor from your reports of the proceeding! m the Polioe Court at Riohmond for the last nine or twelve months (though I appeared on Wednesday fast m two or three cases, some of which ato reported In Saturday's issue) cannot, aa tending to my injury and prejudice, ar>y longer be tola* rated. Further, m your issue of the 7th, ia your report of the pablto meeting of the ratepayers at the Town Ball aa to the loan, all the- speakers are pretty fully re* ported, and all that Is said with regard to my speech (admitted, aa I am Informed, to be the speech of the evening) ia " auother speaker nappor.ed the reoolutlon," not eren msntioning the name. Such re porting I can characterise as being uojuit unfair, malicious, and calculated to lower and degrade me m the eyes of the public, and to prejud Cilly affect my business In the district, and cai be submitted to no longer " On behalf ot the newspaper proprietor, application was made to Mr Juotioa Holy* rod that tbe action Bhould be dismissed as frivolous and vexations, and aa an. abuse of the proce sof the Court. Hfi Honour, m dismissing tbe action with costs, Baid that he did not know of any law whioh compelled a man to publlah reports of anything

fflE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SATUBDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1887.

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£ s d. Auckland . 19,606 0 0 Wellington 21756 0 0 Chrißtchurch 18^527 0 0 Dunedia 25,787 0 0 The total revenue for the six months is £622,545 The beer duty for September was £4,084, against £3,774 for the eaine month iwit year, The amounts m the four cities were ; — £ a d Aucklaid 808 0 0 Wellington 439 0 0 Ohrietchiroh ... ... ... 883 0 0 Dunedin ... 850 0 0 For tie six months the total rerenue was £23|288.



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Wanted IX7 ANTED Known.—That H. M. V t JoNjes is selling as cheap us ever. All kinos of Fanoy Goods, &c, at lowest rates for cash, SUPERIOR Board and Residence fer one or two Gentlemen Bath, Piano, and every home comfort. Most healthy situation, Five nv'nuteß walk from Post- office. Address —Visitok, "Guardian" Cffice. 9 159 FOR SALE—A lot of Empty Cases, * cheap. —H. O. Kegers, Melford House. X/U ANTED known that HAVES & CO '* have Jjarge Stocks on hand. Fo further particulars see new advertieemen m thia issue. WANTED Known.—Mtlford House is the Cheapest m town to buy flrst-claes Drapery and Millinery. —H. C. Segkrs. T)R[NIS, Pribts —Jußt opened a epleii- JL did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from. —H. C. Segebs, Melford House. ANTED OASH — Moir's . Oatmeal, 251b5,2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is : Cutting do. Is 6d,—James MoGregOb, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Noveltieß m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Bilks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &o. t at jlbs Manbibb's Fancy Repository, SaundW Buildings.



fPicki< rd and Cndrill, (sj£jg& FURNITURE V. U'^CTURERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, y^^l A^ CABINETMAKERS, TJAVE Large nd Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIAN Xl »nd AMEKIOAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, Toilet Glasses, Mattresses and Palliasse's, Couohes, Perambulators, Toilet Ware. MATS AND GENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS. ALL NEW GOOD 3. Any ascription of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premises, at Prices to soit th« times. Note the address — TANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK, ' r t „ J | To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SRLL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBUBTOM". , v ALBERT ROBEETS BAS FOR SALE.— Clovebs, — HITE, COWGBASS, ALSYKE, and TEEFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, ahd RAPJB. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, EED PEAS, SEED OATbKvanoue 1 inde), Cfxl SHED BEANS PLOUGHSHARES. COOPER'S SBEBP DIP. Acknowledged to be THE LEST IN HIE MABICET. Allred Harrison, ashbubton woollen AUOTIONEEK, dTOOK AND ESTATE MANUFACTURING COMPY AGENT AND VALUATOR. (L»f!TEl>.) SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock shari . DEPOSITS -Horses Cattle Pigs, Produce ECEIV BD m large or small snms at and Merchandise. fo tho fol | owtog of TQte reßt :^. it ni> oil r x per cent if fized for G month b. FO X »ALii~ Seven peE cenfc jf fixed {or 12 monthB Fanning -Implements, and Vehiclen ~"~ av> , rnrvi of nil kinds constantly m Yards u « SAMPLE, on view for £a'e. 9^ Secretary. Clearing Saleß held m Tow^i or TTAVING taken oter the Giocery aod Country as required, and most XX F.arthenware Departments of the liberul temis arranged with both Business of the late Firm of ORR and Buyem and Sellers. ALCORN, I will oontlnne those Branches Rents collected, and tbe bueineßs of of the Basinesß In th« same Shop for the absentees managed with caro. present, lhave regnk* Shipments of Valuation made of Properties or Mer- G LA SS AND EARTHENWARE?, cnandise on ea*y tetms. Coming fotwatd from the Manafaotaten, Advance* made inetantly on Goode w^ h A | n » bl " m« to SELL at a PRKJK delivered at the Stores for Sale. tbat defieß competition. Acant for tbe NoTwTch Union Fire In. J l ** na * M formerly, mMog TEA my laranoe Oompwij. speciality. Agent for tte| COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. MUTUAL UFE ASSOCIATION O Qualify combined with Oh.apneii will AUSTRALASIA j be my Motto. *JiFHED"uABRISO:< 1 9*99 BOBJffiK'jl 1 ALgUEJ^,



Wflß PREMIER- COLONIAL COMPAN $n*ur>v .. *--^y^\^*pF^ Capital i I,OO C,CD FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEFrED AT THKLOWHST CURRENT RATKS. George Jameson, AORNT, ABH BURTON ZEALANDIA BOOT STORES, ASHBUBTOUi OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ESTABLISHMENT WILL OPEN ON Saturday Next, September 24th, 1887, WITH A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF EVERY KIND OF BOOTS, SHOES, OR SLIPPEKS, REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC, And no matter what PRICE BOOT you require THE ZEALANDIA B BOOT STORE Can supply it, fT\HE Ladies' Department contains a Grand assortment of Walking at d Evening JL Shoe?, from tbe bist makers, inctadtag Otto Herz, and Plnet, of Parlp. Ladies cheap, neat fitting, bard wearing Balmorals, Button and Elaatio Sldea, Houee Boots and Slippers. The Gentlemen's gooda. We are prepared to supply Fine Hand Sewn Boots, both English and German makes, and we shall always keep a Large Stock of the celebrated ZEALANDIA brand. Tais particular m&ke has the finest reparation Id the colonies. They have gained highest honors at all the Exhibitions, and at the reoant OolonUl and Indian Exhibition they were pronounced the finest m tbe whole Exhibition. We specially invite the Farmers and others to buy this Brand, and we GUARANTEE that every pair will fie well, and give good wear. For downright hard wear they are unequalled m New Zealand. In Boy's and Girl's Boots. In addition to the regular lines we have the following specialities, designed for Sohool and rough wear : — "THE PARAGON," a»most Indestructible, " THE IN DESTRUCTIBLE TOE, and the " DEPENDABLE SOHOOL BOOT." No other Fiim can make these Lines, a. they are cur Registered Specialities. The ZBALAKDI4. BOOT STORE will be found, both In Quality and Price, equal to any Establishment m Donedin or Obrißtchnrch. A first olrbb Staff of Workmen will be kppt for Repairs, and do matter where you bay, or hare bought your Boota, they will be cheerfully repaired. THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, BAST STREET, (Next SOMERSET HOTEL* James Lamb, Manager.



Public Notices H(Ei!ORBHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new dieeoverv. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications Btrictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, _■ Aahbnrton. E. S. BEAN, COAL ASD FIREWOOD MERCHANT, AE6S to inform his Friends and tbe Publla . J» generally that he has some H urv B^JSge Timber on hand, and is prepared to {•keer&rß ftnr Timber Bitfear for Bridge or Hoam Budding purposes < BEST SKWOASTLE, HALT HRN, AND COAL m Stook, delhrerei B. 8. BEAN, West (Street, Asbborton. TRY KJKKPATRICFS NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. XTIRKFATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JLV JAM is made from NELSON OBOWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hoars after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the i Mtnral flaror of the fresh fruit. j KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the moßt delicious preserve m tl» market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and Inferi brands Jam, tho remains of old stock, which must be Bold at any price, hot ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it TBQfi BEST IS ALWAYS TBE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'a NewjSeason am 1 the best. CAUTION* None it genuine unless our name is Itanaped on each tin, and has our Westered Tra£* Mark "Lord Nelson' ta he label. S Kirkpatrick&Co. MA^rFACTUEEKS, NELSON - ■ ■ ... ... TUCKER & RESELL, TIMBER AKi> COAL MERCHANTS, West Street, HAVE received, ex "Annie Wilsor from Auckland, a cargo of SUPERIOR KAURI TIMBER CONSISTING OF 1-INCH AND i-WCh SHELVING, T & G FLOORING AND LINING. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAV , ANI SKIRTINGS, O» Vakiodb Pattebicb. This Cargo will be stored m our Sheds, so that Customers can receive it dry a seasoned, as they require it. ALSO,— BEST Newcastle Coals, Ex "Loongana" and other vessels now landing. Shipments of Ljsaghts Orb Galvanize Iron are now being landed, ex "Otago" and "Loch Urr.| Ooi wn assortment. Westport and Mount Soiners Coals ALWAYS IN STOCK, Aud delivered at any Station at LOWrST POESIBIE QUOTATION Tucker & Kestell.