DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. Tbe Moon at 6 days^old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olook m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at Id days old is full, and Bhineß all night. The Moon at 18 dayß 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 til morning, 1 The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. ' and shines till sunrise.

MARRIAGE.

Rbmeb-Bero. — On October 13h, at Ash jj burton, by the Rev. S, Ohastagnor, Alfred Edward, eecond son of the late Joseph Kemer, Solicitor, Sand back, England, to Julia, eldest daughter of J. A. Berg.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbe annual general meeting of the Ash burton Woollen Company will be held shortly, when the yearly statement of made I up to 30th September, will be submitted. We understand that the accounts will prove Batißfaotory/vall interested. The sooifft gathering promoted by tbe Ash , burton Volunteer Fire Brigade came of m . the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, and was , a great suooesa. The Committee who had 1 the .affair m hand must have worked very ' energetically ; the patronage of the Volunteer Officers, the County and Borough Councils was secured, and tiokets sold m all directions. '• As a result of the entertainment there should be a substantial Bum to tbe credit ot the fund for whidh it was organised, viz., for the 1 purpose of defraying the expenses of a team I to the next Fire Brigade Demonstration. An exoellent programme had been provided, and the proceedings were of the usual enjoyable character associated with these gatherings. Musioal selections were given by Miss Henry, Mrs Williams, and Miss Gilford; Messrs Dolman, Gates, Stevenson, P. Williams, and Kaeen ; Mr Potter contributed a reading, and the Lagmhor Highlanders gave a reel and a Bailor's hornpipe. Capt G. F. Scott made an efficient M.O. for the dancing. In the coming season breeders of horses m the Ashburton, Methven and Bakaia districts, will have the opportunity of scouring the services of the thoroughbred horse Liverpool, as a Bire. He is a dark chestnut, a grand looking horse, standing over 16 hands, by King of Clubs— ldalia. He is a half brother of Sir Modred, and won the Welcomo Stakes at Ghristoburoh m 1883 ; ran seoond m the Middle Park Stakes to Lady Evelyn, and third m the Derby to Blask Bose and Fusilier. Farmers and others will do well to give him a good look over before making their arrange ments. At the R.M. Court, South Bakaia, on Mon day, before Mr J. Ollivier, KM., John Thompson was charged with allowing 9 head of cattle to be at large on the roads; — De fendant pleaded guilty as far as 6 were con cerned. — G. Shellook, poundkeeper, gave evi dence to the offeot that defendant's son had endeavored to get the cattle away when they were being driven to the pound. — Defendant, sworn, said he cultivated two oores of ground ; the cattle on the road were not all his. — The Bench remarked that tbe system of men allowing cattle to be at large was bad and very dangerous to the publio. It must be put a stop to, and it was a pity another information had not been laid for rescuing the cattle. In future heavy fines for such of anceß would be inflioted. Fined 40s, and costs 17a 6d.— John Daly, for tethering a horse on the road was fined 10s, and costs, 7s. " Rough on Piles." — Why Buffer piles ? Immediate relieif and complete oure uarenteed. Ask for "Rough on Piles." Sure cure for itching, protruding bleeding, or any form of piles. | 3 Statutory Declaration.— l, Fraz Raabe. Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the oolony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely deolare that on the 25th June; 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knee. lat onoe took all pains to seoure medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion waß given by Dr Maogillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this junoture I oalled on Messrs Sander and 1 Sons, proouring some of their Extraot of the 1 Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application ] of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing 1 my aon within a fortnight out of all danger, , and to-day he is recovered. 1 may just add . that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extraot referred to was first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc., — Franz Raabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the Colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth ' day of Ootober, one thousand eight hundred and seventy.sevon, before me, Morilz Cohn, I J.P. [ADTX,] I «

On Tuesday evening a meeting to consider I the advisability, or otherwise, of holding sports and races m the Domain on Boxing Day, was celd m the Library, South Rakaia. The at tendance was very good, and Mr V. A. Pyke occupied the chair. He reported a oredit balance of £25 19s 3d. It was derided to have a day's amusement similar to the one last year. A committee, as follows, was elected: — Messrs Primmer, Makeig, Roun- _ tree, Doig, Mulligan, Russell, H. Harrison, y Pinohmay, Howell, Cambridge, Buchanan, rj Bruce, 0. W. Turner, Cbilds, Dowling, Ire land, J. Turner, and W. Cox, with power to add to the members ; Mr E. S. Coster was eleoted President ; Messrs Allan and TJpton, ] Vice-Presidents ; starter, Mr D. J. Holmes ; r judge, Mr Lyttelton ; olerk of scales, Mr Ire land; clerk of oourse, Mr Primmer. Judges of athletics, Meßsra Holmes, J. Turner, and Socretan ; starter, Mr 0. A. C. Hardy ; trea- ■, surer, Mr V. A. Pyke; Secretary, Mr L. . Oxley. It was resolved to ongage tHo Town 1 Hall for dancing purposes m the evening. } A number of suggestions were made to the Committee, who will meet on Friday evening, ' to arrange a programme, to be submitted to a general meeting, to be held on Tuesday evening next. There seems every prospect, weather permitting, of a good day's amuse- • ment for all. A number of alterations have 1 been made to the course and Domain gene rally, which should add greatly to the success of the meeting. One of the latest novelties m London enter- Itainments was that of a marvellous troop of performing Arab horses, whioh are said to be suoh highly educated animals as to under stand everything that is said to them, and moreover, distinguish colors, march, counter march, fight, and dance. They perform, it is said, a series of evolutions extending over two hours m time, untrammelled by harness, and entirely m response to the word of command. Miss Florence Macnaghton, of Runkerry, House, Bushmills, North of Ireland, has just performed a swimming feat under very peou liar circumstances. Seeking to persuade a local fisherman to become temperate, the latter promised to do bo provided that Miss Macnaghton undertook to swim the bay • between Blaokrook and Port Ballantrae, a dißtanoe of about one mile. The young lady t accepted the challenge, and accomplished the undertaking m thirty-nine minutes, with ' the result that the fisherman donned the blue f ribbon. The "Timaru Herald" states that on 1 Saturday evening two boys, aged eight and B six respectively, were arrested by Detective Kirby on a charge of placing an obstruction • on the railway line m the outting at Timaru. • The obstruction consisted of an iron plate, whioh was placed on the rail and supported 1. on either side by brioks, whioh the boys took down m an old oarpet bag. Happily tbe flange of the engine wheel out the plate, or n there would aßßuredly have been a serious accident. The following is an extract from a letter ■ dated New Guinea, August 13th, from Mr W. ' A. Sayer to Baron Von Mueller, of Mel bourne : — " I have clandestinely sown some ,£ sorghum, okra, and maize, also some plums and raddishes, m the Native gardens. I " have also sown some ironbark pumpkins where the cucumbers were found, as it is on t the track to the gardens belonging to the village. We expeot to reach Mount Obree by tha end of the month. Happily, the threat = of the Kokoela Natives to kill ns was not put into exeoution, and they are now carry. - ing for us. We have twenty different tribes with us, who were, only a few months before, at war with eaoh other. The bringing! i* of suoh a number of tribes together is, I U suppose, a thing unheard of before m New c Guinea." '• The '» Evening Herald " tells the following 0 yarn about the elections : — •« One candidate, m a Southland constituency, was promised 1- by eaoh of the jsix men who constituted the v entire number to be found m a certain dißtriot s that he should have their votes. Only one d was given m the particular locality, and y eaoh of tho six privately expressed his regret r at the duplicity of the other five m not s fulfilling their promises as he had done. >t Ultimately, the oandidate met all bix together, 1 and informed them that they were all liars, c since he, the candidate, had given the one 8 vote for himself." 1 A Russian engineer olaims to have dis -1 covered a process of reducing petroleum to. the form of orystals, which may be easily and 6 safely transported to any distanoe, and then '* then reconverted into liquid form. ' Says the •• Manawatu Herald " : — The . frozen meat trade has a shady side. We . know one farmer m the distriot who drew five shillings per head on 100 wethers. He received a flattering letter as to the quality of the meat, but received account sales show ing a balance on the wrong side of £9. And still he is pledged to fill up more spaoe this eason. HHollowat's Pills.— Teaohings of Experi -1 ence. — The united testimony of thousands, extending over more than forty years, most ' strongly recommends these Pills as the boat • purifers, the mildest aperients, and the surest ' restoratives. They never prove delusive, or give merely . temporary relief, but attaok all ailments of the stomaoh, lungs, heart, head, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituent of almost "every disease. Their medioinal eifioaoy is wonder ful m removing enfeebled constitutions. Their aotion embraces all that is desirable m a household medioine. They expel every noxious and effete matter ; and thus the strength is nurtured and the energies stimulated I

FATAL RAILWAY DISASTER

A BURNING TRAIN.

[kEUTBR's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

New Yoek, Ootober 12.

A collision occurred m Indiana yes terday between an express and freight train. Four cars of the former, in cluding a sleeping car, were telescoped, becoming ignited. Seven of the un fortunate occupants perished m the burning debris. Twenty-five others were rescued more or less injured.

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY (Before Mr John Olllvler, R.M ) DBUNKENMBSS. A man who was treated as a first offended was fined 5s and costs with the «iual alternative, FAOBIBITIOK ORDER. A prohibition order waa applied for against Richard Lancaster. — Mr Purnell appeared for Mr Lancaster. Evidence having been taken the Magistrate a»id that though ho had no doubt Lancaster would be benefitted by an order being made against him still as he objected so strongly the order would not be made. CIVIL oases. Hogg v. Lovett claim £7 13j.— Jndg. ment for plaintiff for the amount claimed. Z wider and Co. v Q. Harrii, claim £10 8s 9d.— Judgment by default for,, the I amount claimed and costs

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[reutkr's telegrams—copyright.]

THE BULGARIAN ELECTION.

London, October 11. In the elections for the new So branje the Government have an over whelming majority m Bulgaria, though only a fourth of the electorate voted.

FRANCE AND ITALY.

Parleying m connection with the^ Franco-Italian Treaty of Commerce has been abandoned.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

M. Sansiroy, who was charged by M. Rouvier to inquire into the ques tion of sugar taxation, has forwarded his report to the Chamber of Deputies. He states that he found all the Euro pean exchequers showing a strong desire to suppress the bounties.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

The Crown Prince, who was suffer ing from a severe cold, has greatly benefited from his stay m Italy.

JUBILEE INSTITUTE.

The Maharajah of Mysore, India, has given a donation of 50,000 rupees to the Imperial Institute.

FRANCE AND MOROCCO.

Morocco agrees to pay France an indemnity of 100,000 francs for the assassination of Commander Schmidt.

THE CAROLINE ISLANDS.

A large Spanish force has been sent to the Caroline Islands, An American corvette has also been despatched to the same place to protect American missions there.

NEWFOUNDLANDAND CANADA

Sir Chas. Tupper is trying to induce Newfoundland to federate.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

London, October 12.

It is announced by the London Committee that the date fixed for receiving applications for space m the Melbourne Exhibition has been ex tended until the end of the year.

Government attempts to implicate Generals Boul*nger, Wilson, and Thi baudin m the War Office scandals have failed.

MINING.

The Cromwell gold mine, Otago, has been sold to a syndicate, who have decided to develope the mine before floating a Company to work it.

H.M.S. LIZARD.

H.M.S. Lizard, composite gunboat, now approaching completion at Belfast, has been commissioned to join the Australian Squadron.

MILITARY SCANDALS.

Paris, October 11.

The scandal which has arisen here m consequence of the arrest of General Caffarel, Assistant Secretary to the War Department, ■on the charge of selling military decorations, is growing, owing to fresh arrests being made showing the existence of great corrup tion amongst officials' holding high positions m the War Office. (RecelTed Ootobec 13, 11.15 p.m.)

OBITUARY.

Londok. Ootober 12.

Intelligence has been received here ot the death of Lady Brassey, on September 14th, on board the yacht Sunbeam. The cause of death is stated to have been fever which was contracted while on the Australian coast. Her remains were buried at sea.

THE RICHMOND (VICTORIA) LOAN.

Tenders for the Borough of Rich mond (Victoria) loan of £65,000, bearing 5 per cent interest, the minimum being fixed at £ioT, were opened to-day, when the total amount offered was found to be Tenders at ;£ 1 08 16s will receive 15 per cent of the allotment, above that m full.

A USTRALIAN.

[BKUTEB'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

SEALSKINS.

Melbourne, October 12. The Victorian Government have re ceived a communication from the New Zealand Marine Department, inquiring whether the schooner Awarua landed any sealskins from Auckland Islands, as the present was a close season for seal fishery. The Customs Depart ment, replying, informed the New Zea land authorities that 176 skins appear on the Awarua's manifest, but no entry was passed for them. It is believed that the skins'were intended for ship ments to London.

SHIPPING.

The Mararoa sailed this morning: for Port Chalmers direct. The T6 Anau sailed this afternoon for the Bluff. Adelaide, October 12. The Orient Company's Austral ar rived to-day from London. Following are the passengers : — Lord Dalrymple, Mrs Dunkley, Rev. Power, Messrs Rhodes and Foley.

THE SHIPPING STRIKE.

A complete dead-lock has taken place m the shipping trade m conse quence of the wharf hands having gone on strike.

THE SMALLPOX OUTBREAK.

Hobart, October 12.

The health authorities announce that ;wenty-five cases of smallpox exist m his colony.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, October 12. After the delivery of the speeoh, the Counoil met at 2.30 p.m. LEAVE OF-ABSEnCB. A measage was received from the Governor granting leave-of -absence to Mr Wilson during the seanion. IHE JDBILBB ADDRESS. A further menage waa received em bodying a despatoh from the Secretary of State for the Colonies conveying the thanks of Ker Majeoty for the loyal address forwarded by last Parliament of New Zeitland on the oecaat n cf - the Queen'e Jubilee. 1

• MISIsrPBIAL STITEMJSNT The Ano-ney-General announced his aNd Mr Stevens' acceptance of office nnder the present administration, and intimated his intention next day to state to Counoil what course the Government would pursue m conducting the business of the oountry H during the preaent Besalon. He intimated 1 that the seaßion would only be continued sufficiently lone; to carry through the more urgent measures of the Government. ADDRESS IN R' PLY, The Attorney General gave notice of his intention next day to move-- "That Major Balllle and Messra Holmes, Oliver, Birniooat and the mover be appointed a Committee to draw up the Address In ) Reply." NOTICES OP MOTION. The Attorney-General gave notice to movo — " Tfrst M*jor Baillie be appointed Chairman of Committees dnring the r session." Notices of motion for the appointment , of the uaual Sessional Committees were given,. The Conncil adjourned at 2.40 p.m. to ■ next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wednesday October 12. The House met at 2.20 p,m. l NOTICES, ] Mr Taylor gave notice to ask the Pre mier if there is any truth m the report being circulated about the country that ■ hia Excellency would be advissd to make ' certain appointments to the Legislative ' Or.Unail. | Major Atkinson pave notioe to move ; to-morrow — •• That Major Hamlin be re appointed Chairman of Committee." Ministers gave notice to move for tha appointment of the usual sessional Com* mittees. Mr Talpua gave notice to move for leave to bring m a Bill to amend the Native Land Administration Aot. Besides the above, notices were given of a large number of motions and private BUIb, amongst others Sir 6, Grey inti mated bis intention of bringing forward the Law Practitioners and Limitations of Votes Bills this session. MANAWATU RAILWAY. The Speaker read a letter from the General Manager of the Manawatu Rail way, requesting him to inform' the House that members would be conveyed during the session on that line at half rates on producing Government pass. BIVBR BOARD. Major Atkinson introduced the River Boards Act Amendment Bil!. ADDRESS IN- RFM.Y. Mr Graham gave notioe to movo next day tnat a respeotful Address be pre sented to the Governor for the speeoh whlc'a he had been pleased to make to both Houses. THE JUBIIiBE ADDRESS. ) The Speaker read a message from the Govenor, Conveying a oopy of a dispatch .from her Majesty's prinoipal Seoretary \ of State, respecting the address to the Qaeon from both Houses of the General Assembly, on tho occasion of her Majesty's Jub'.lee. Sir Henry Holland intimated that " If the address had arrived m time for Sir W. Fl'zherbert and Sir F D. Bell to take it with them when they . attended on her Majesty for a similar purpoßo m connection with the Colonial > Conference, the opportuni'y could have , \ baen taken for them to present this very > beautiful address and its covers to the Queen ln person ; but it would not have beea convenient to reqaest her Majesty to receive the same gentlemen again after a short interval. I have therefore , caused the address to be transmitted to [ the Queen, who was pleased to receive it ' very graciously, and to expresß her ' Majesty's admiration of tbe beauty and f artistlo merit of the ornamental work." , FINANCE. . M 'jo? Atkinson said he should probab'y • have to ask to-morrow for an Imprest Supply BUI, and also for an amendment ' -ef-frne Pnblio Revenues Aot to enable the Government to isBUO a small amount of deficiency blllr, as there were large claims for interest falling due within the next few days, amounttng m ail to about half a tnillioD. , The House rose at 255 p.m. till ' 7.30 p.m. ■

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

a Mail Steamer Signalled, t Auckland, Ootober 13. The mail steamer Alameda from 'Frisco -is signalled. The Waitoa GoldfLeld. The Waitoa goldfield Is reported a duffer. Mr Smith denies any salting of i- deposits. Suicide. g John Jllsall, between 60 and 70 years of .age, committed suicide at Onehunga c this morning, severing the gullet, wind t pipe, . and artery of the left arm with ». a claep knife. Deceased was a prosperous 5 tradesman, but had been drinking since n the election. He went into the stable loft early In the morning and committed tbe act, He was not dtaoovered for nearly two honrs after when on the point of death. A Mysterou's Death. "Carterton, October 13. Arthur Moore, a pupil teacher at Carterton school, was found shot dead m the school this morning. He wont to the head-master for the keys to open the T school and ring the bell. Bothunp, 3 the assistant master, not hearing the bell I ring went for the key but ascertained , that Moore had obtained it. Bethune r forced the school door open, but the in side door was looked and the key maid?. Getting through the window jja smelt \ powder and looking round saw Mpore ' lying dead. His head was terribly r shattered. One of tbe school carbines 1 was lying alongside him. Moore was studying with Bsthune till 9 last night. No reason Is assigned for the fearful aot. Muoh sympathy is felt for his family who have resided here since the formation of the settlement. Floods. Blenheim, Ootober 13. Only the low-lying portions of the town were flooded on Tuesday night, and there was a considerable depth of water m some Btreotß, and m a few instances it found Its way through the houses. Busi ness people m the centre of the town lifted their gooda from the ground floors and very little damage was d<>ne m the shops. The streets and footpaths m some portions of the borough have suffered considerably by the current. There was an immense body of water running down the Onaka, and the telegraph poles on the Middle road cross ing were washed down. No damage worth speaking about has been done either to embankments or to the property of settlers. The flood water has entirely disappeared from .the town. It is now raining heavily and the Wairn and Opawa rivers aro rising. The flood yesterday was caused by fcho overflow of the Taylor and;Onaka rlvere. Sudden Death. ' Oamaru, October 13. , An old man, aged 60, iv the employ of MoOallum and Ca, F saw millers, here, , dropped dead shortly after starting work • this morning- Heart di.ease is the sup* ( posed cause of death. j

THE MARKETS

[beuter's telegrams— copyright.

London, October 12. Consols have advanced }i } and are now quoted at 102^5. The market rate of discount has fallen to 3^ per cent, and is now J_ below the Bank rate.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan* tile Agency Company, Limited, has just received the following cable mes sage from London, dated October nth, 18S7:— Wheat—Market quiet. New Zealand wheat, long-berried, is worth 32s pet 4961 b: Tallow — Market steady, It has been lower since we last tele graphed, but has recovered. Good mutton and beef tallows are worth respectively 23s and 22s per cwt. Leather — Market firm, with an upward tendency. Frozen Meat— Market quiet. Canterbury mutton is worth Ad per lb,

The following private telegram waa received m Christchurch from London yesterday :— ■ The wheat market is stationary. Californian cargoes, for shipment m November and December, are selling at 34s 6d for 5001 b, first quality. Adelaide distant cargoes are selling at 335, to arrive next April.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, October 12.

A. distressing suicide .pqourred today at Parnell, when a married woman named Mrs Louisa Osborne hanged herself from a beam In the soullery of her dwelling* houß9. Her husband and children were absent at the time, and on the former's return, he found his wife hanging by the clothes line, whilst a ohair was olose by, on whioh she had evidently stood to plana her head ln the noose. Mr Hunter, a neighbor, out the rope, bnt Ufa was extinct.

When the steamer Balmoral Castle, which arrived from London on Saturday, was three days out f torn Home, when the dead body of a man was found In one- of the coal bankers. He had evidently stowed himself away, and had been suffocated by coal dust. The woman Mary O'Connor, mother of the child recently found dead near Tbls tie Hotel, wbb brought up to-day at the Police Oonrt, charged, with Infant slaughter. The oase was *em%nded until Wednesday next. Bail was allowed, accused m £500, and two sureties of £250 each ; but as she was unable to obtain sureties, she was compelled to go to gaol to await trial.

At the Police Court to-day, William Smith, a youog man, was committed'for trial on the charge of obtaining £3' lOi ia goods, and 10 1 m money, from Mr N. Goldwatar, by means of a valueless cheque. '-"--■■: A petition to the House of Representa tives, praying fcr the extension of the franchise to seamen and the prohibition of employment of cole red labor upon coast ing vessels, la being extensively signed. Fonr Germans named W. Bargotte, Carl Bargotte, H. Henoh and Jean Wallick, were brought up at the Papaknra R.M, Court yesterday, charged with being concerned ln tha reoent eviction oise at Papaknra Valley, and with assaulting a man named White. They were oommitted for trial. v At a meeting of the Sjoth British Insurance Company to-day, a resolution was pissed affirming the desirability of resuming the half-yearly maeUngi. Messrs R, 0. Baralow and J Howard were re-elected direotots, and Mr T. W. Peacock, M H.R., replaoed the Hon H. Chamberlain, who retired from the directorate.

The City Hall waa crowded to-night on the oooaslon of the publio presentation by Mr J. 0. Firth of fifteen Martini-Henri rifles given by him to the Volunteer corps of the district for compaction ln shooting. There was a large attendance of Volun teers of the Auckland garrison, and the Mayor presided. The proceedings were characterised by much enthusiasm.

Wellington, Ootober 12.

Herr Yon Der la<a, the celebrated German oheßs author and player, Is at present m Wellington, and has played a game with Mr Benbow, the local cham pion, tbe Ruy Loptz opening being need. Toe game ended m a draw, but another meeting has been arranged, The Excelsior Lodge of Druids have

decided to write to the trustees of tha Church of England cemetery, expressing regret at the latters refusal to allow the Lodge fo erect an emblematical memorial stone over one of their members. Should

the refusal still be insisted on, the solici tor of the Lodge will be Instructed to proceed with the erection, and a petition wiii be presented to Parliament asking for an amendment m the Cemeteries Aot, to enable Lodges to ereot suitable memorials.

The Jubilee Exhibition of articles mora than 50 years old will be opened to-mor row evening. His Excellency an Lsdy Jervois.will be present. Tbe Premier bas received a cablegram from the Premier of Yiotoria stating that the formal date for receiving applioacloni for apnea at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition is Slst Deoember next.

In the Supreme 0 jnrt the case Lahmana v Pfcesuix Fire Insurance Company, a olaim for £75 insurance on wine vanlts damaged by fire ln June last, and £25 damages for breach of contract, was heard,. Defendants refused to pay the inruranoe on the ground that the place was set on fire. A verdict was returned for plaintiff for £16. Greymouth, October 12.

A telegram from Lyell states that Walter Prlnoa's electric machinery for transmission of power at the United Alp ! ne was started on Saturday with every sueoess. The rpok-drlll apparatus whioh it drives is not quite completed, but a few days will see It finished, when* permanent working will commence, and it is expected that No. 7 level will ba driven at a rate of 150 feet per week. The mine and premises will also be lighted , by electricity shortly, CsBisTCHDRon, October 12.

lAt a meeting of the Charitable Aid; Board tp-^ay, $ letter was read from Mr Purnell, who lately contested the Ashbur ton seat with Mr Walker, oomnlafofn^ that Mr Fox, Mister of tha Old Men ? «j Home, had unduly influenced Inmates to vote for Mr Walker, who is a member of the Board, and exercised control over tha Home. The Master, ln reply, stated that he had gone to the polling booth with the inmates, twenty of whom voted, as he did not think It right tj allow so many to leave the Home without being under his care, as on every other occasion, He had not attempted to influenoe their votes. The Bpard considered the explanation*, satisfactory. ' M During September, 511 oases wer<W relieved by the Charitable Aid BoardJF The amount spent iv distributed aid during the past six months was £3430, ah inorease at the rate of £831 per annum over the preceding year. Dr/NsniH, Qotober 12. Sir R. Stout arrived m Dunedin jfco-day. a number of friends meeting him. An addreaß requesting him to re-consider his decision as to re-entering pnblio life will be presented on Saturday. Councillor Dawson will be a oandidate for the Mayoralty.

rHE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1887.



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Wanted WANTED a good General Servant. * Apply Mrs H. C. Segers, Melford < House. 10J55 J TTT ANTED a respectable Girl as Gene- 1 VV ral Servant ; one who ban milk ( prefnrred. Apply Mas Oawsbt, Gbb- ' works. • 10t66 1 FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. 0. Segers, Melford ' Houbo. ~YI FANTED Tenders for laying Turf m VV Ashburton Domain. Tenders olose 4 p.m. Thursday, October 13th. I Apply A. Fooks, Moore street. 10 44 WANTED Known.— Melford Housa is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery. — H. U. Seqbks. W- ANTED known that HAVES & CO have Large b'tocks on hand. Fo> further particulars see now advertisemen m this issue. •" PRINTS, Prints, — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. 0. Seqbks, Melford House. ANTED CASH —Moir's Oatmeal, 251b5,2s 9d ; LingFißb, sd ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins' Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 6d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Outting do. Is 6d. — James MoGregob, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Oatholio Subjects Catholio Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at jlbs Manhibb's Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildinga.



Pnblio Not'ces HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of tbe Business of the late Firm cf ORR and ALCORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business m the same Shop for tho present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturer?, which enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. ' I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground dally on tho Premises. Quality! combined with Cheapness will be my Motto, 9*M „ ROBERT ALCORN. T Hoult's PORK SHOP IS KEMOVED TWO DOORS HIGHER UP EAST ST. Call and See Him. GOOD SITTING ROOM FOR VISITORS. PARTNERSHIP NOTIOE. HC. CRAIGHEAD has great plea- , sure m intimating to the Public of ABhburton and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G. Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried oh \ under the style or firm of H. and E. Craighead. REFERRING to the above, H and E. Craighead beg to announce to tbe Public 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 fit anc workmanship, to merit a contiu nance ol t a tpatronage so liberally bestowed upoi . c predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 2 Tancred street, Aehbnrton. fishing season! - W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened np hii New Btock of ANGLERS' GOODS comprising Split Cane and otlier Rods various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gu snd Gut Lines, W.P, Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for tbe Fishing Season, Fishing Licenses for the Ash burton County oan tJso be obtained fron him. , Also m larger snppIy— CRICKET anc LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several casos of New , TOBACCONIST WARES and FANOS GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. t Note thb Address :— W. ZANDER, i Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Room with 2 first-class Tables upstain EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9°7( , LOW VITALITY." DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrnp of Hypophospbite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure oi Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m. gredlents necessary for bu ; lding up the Human frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above com pie m ts, viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub Oabtiguonb, Paris. GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS, For Beauty, Style, and'Faßhion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STOOK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots, EX "AORANGI." CHOICE MILLINERY. I Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Visi'ea and Fichus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowerp, Feathers and Ribbons. Endless Variety m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 und 4 clasp. Latest Drejs Muterials, Jersey Veilings, Nun's Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Caßhmeros, &c. PRINTS.- New Canvas Clothe, ZephyrP, Colored Lace, Stripe Regattas, FlounciDg Laces, Mourning Prints, &c. All tbe Now Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of JNew. Boots joat opened. Prices cheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department, This Department is giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. ANDREW ORR. I



H. Matson and Oc^ ] c I I Wool Season, \ 1887-88. WE aro prepared to make LIBERAL < CASH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL Clips of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale m ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We have made most Miief actory arrange- ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised In Ashburton are not oonaidered satisfactory. It la our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Sesson, Of which due notice will be given, and as onr GRAIN STORE, which wss con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dislderstam to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Ohrlstobarch; 1 Farmers, consult your best interests, and Sell lcoilly, thereby saving [ Bailway Freight. [ WOOLPACKB~AND TWINE 01" THB BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. t i For Sale. . 14.0n CROSSBRED HOGGETS, •J/* WW ja 8 t off Turnip. ef 1 KOrt CROSSBRED HOGGETS, >f ■«■*-> WW just off Tussock it 3 QHH CROSSBRED EWES, with OWW 110 per cent cf Lambs SOO CROSSBRED EWES, with 96 per cent of Lambs 60 O OROSBBRED HOGGETS 1 1 POO 2 > *i » nd 6-tooth Ist Gross f **#WW WETHERS Apply H. MATSON & Co. t 1 - — ' — — — t r FOR SALE. Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN ABB BURTON. H. MATSON k CO. Money to Lend IN LARGE OR ISMALL SUMS. Apply H. MATSON & CO. ! 1 1, HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FOR IHB MERCANTILE FINANCE CO., CHBISTCHUBCH, Who are prepared lo advance Money upon BILLS OF SALE,* MORTaAGB OF STCCK, •CROP LIENS, <OR OTHER BECURITY. D. THOMAS. -*$■ _ * •



F. Ferriman. ' FORD'S PATENT Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture FOR SHEEP. A perlect cure fcr Scour T and Lung- Worm (which results from Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. F. FER^RIMAN, . ASHBURTON. SLESINGER'S Rheumatic Balsam. THE greatest discovery ever yet made for the relief of human sufferers from Mus> - enlar or Nervous Affec ion is SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the advertised remedies and all the prescrptions from tbe medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of anj sor. from the above affections, none have been so succes ful and effectual as oLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Ard trby ? yon will ask. Because there h no nonsense about it. You are not asked tt swallow so many pills or so many spoonfuls o mixture or draughts, 2, 3, or 4 times a day or every tther day; or to use hot, cold shower, or Turkish Baths ; or to take or avoic this, that, or the other food ;. or to drink onl; such and such fluid, and not to drink any thin j else ; or to t?ke such and such exercise, etc. etc. No 1 SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAJ jequires no such stipulation ! Eat and drinl according to your own good sen c, and if ye\ only use the Balsam as directed on eacl bottle, m one day, and even m less time, 0 after one or two applications, ycu are relievei from your pain and sufferings, and you wil bless the invent' r of the Balsam. Furthermore, ycu are not asked to repea the dose, that «s lo say, to ruy another bottl or another box of pills. No ! nothing of th sort is wanted. One bottle, although small i .appearance, but large m its eflect, is qu ; t sufficient m tbe worst of cases, and often rroi 20 to 100 drops, according to the surface < the complaint, is sufficient for a cure. CERTIFICATE. Moray Place. ' Dunedin. Mr Slesingal V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- T have much pleasure m repor Ing to you thai, after having used your Rhei malic Balsam m cases of Neuralgia, Acut and Chronic Rheumatics, I have fouud . really a useful remedy. I nave, therefore, no hesitation m recop mending the same for the above-mentione cases. — Yours,, etc., C. N. Reimer, Surgeon. F. FERRIMAN, IAGENT / FOR SORE THROATS AN] CHEST AFFECTION USE . Stager's Cough Syrup! Manufactured by Mr Slcsinger for Forty yeai FOR Infants or Adults suffering from So Throat, Colds, Coughs, pain m tl Chest, Laryngitis, Bronch'tis or Affections the Lungs:, c r for Hooping Cough it is a mo effectual remedy. Tt contains no narcotic, ar therefore cay be used by Children and Adult F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. ___ IMPORTANT TO HORSE PRO- PRIETORS. THE following Certificate has been receive by Mr S, Slcsinger, Veterinai Surgeon : — *' Wellington City Tramways, " Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. ' "Mr Samuel Slesinger, V.S., Dunedin. *' Dear Sir, — I have, as you are doubtle aware, used your Horse Medicines for the la three or four years, and have found thei Very valuable. In my opinion your Col Drinks, Worm Powders, and Hoof Oil cann< be surpassed. *• I have great pleasure m recommendin medicines to all horse proprietors. " Enclosed please find order for} 18 doze assorted medicines. *' I am, dear sir, " Yours faithfully, "S. Smith, Manager." F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HORE DOCTOR, By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, As detailed below. FOR HORSES: THE Colic or Gripe Drink. — Horses ar very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, i "egleeted, this complaint may m a few hour: 'erminate "m inflammation, strangulation; tympanitis, and death. This Colic Draugh will give relief m less than two hours, anc often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment o Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Sprrins, Rheumatism, Winigalls, Swellings, etc. I either of these injuries or complaints be ne' glected for a few hours, they may take week: to cure ' The Condition Powders. — For restoring anc keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hide-bound, Surfeit, Mai.ge, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state ol tbe Stomach, Bowels, Kidney, Bladder, Liver, e*e. Tbe Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by tbe owner. Thousands of Horses die for the want of these Powders, and tbe owner is none the wiser" for it; and, unless a post mortem examination is ma J e, does not know that his Horse suffered from these reptiles. ~On all occasions,, wheu the animal is poor, m low condition* hidebound, or occasionally passing a worm, give one of toese Powers night and rooming, as directed on each tin. The Blister Ointment is super'or to any other. After using it, he hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. •The Hoof Oils. — The chief cause of Lame- ness m Horses is some injury or defect m tie Foot, which may cause ir flammation oi the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such, as ; n_immation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs,. These Oils, if used m time, wi& prevent or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks* Contrac- tion, Quittor, Canker, Corns, Thrush cr Frush, Narrow Heels, Hoof-bound, Navicular Joint Disease, etc., all of which the hone is- subject to, and is liable to fall' and endanger the life of his rider. r i his may be avoided by using this Oil daily, or two ox three times a week. The dease Ointment. — For the cure of Crease, Crown Scabs,. Rat-tail, Mallenders and Sallenders, or aay Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES: The Distt mper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given In other ailments. The Mange Ointments. — May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Diseases of the Skin m the Horse or Dog, It may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoo Oil, being eas er of application By keeping a supply on hand, which c^sts but very' "U:e, you can cure your Horses yourself w .inout the aid of a Veterinary Sur- geon. N.B. — Age does not affect the strength or quality of either medicine. jt. O" All the medicines are sold by F. FERRIMAN, EAST STREET,)fASHBURTOW, ; |SoleAgcnt| " |