The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1887. POLITICAL WEATHERCOCKS.

It is amusing to notice with what amazing facility candidates for Parlia mentary honors can assume a change of front. It almost passes belief that a politician that has the slightest regard for consistency should at one time denounce a party leader, and at a subsequent election come out m the interest of that same party leader, but such instances are by no means rare. We have a notable one m the case of Mr Purnell, who is now wooing the sweet voices of the electors of Ashburton. In 1881, Mr Purnell speaking at Rajkaia on the 29th October, is reported to have said. — "From a political point of view the Ministry appeared to have no back bone and no distinct policy of their own. » , . ; They announced a deficiency of at the end of the financial year. The next year a deficiency of had to be met. . . . Retrenchment was not a proceeding which commended itself to Major Atkinson's mind. Had Major Atkinson been allowed his own way, additional taxation to the extent °f ;£ 2 5°? OO ° would have been im posed." Then again on November 3oth, we find Mr Purnell saying — •' Had Major Atkinson be2n allowed his own way the colony would have been paying a quarter ot a million more taxation than it is doing." Now it is scarcely credible that a candidate who m 188 1 said such bitter words of Major Atkinson should novjr be fighting the battle of the Opposition of which party the Major is the recognised leader, yet such is the case. Mr Purnell is now seeking to commit the colony to the tender mercies of Major Atkinson's party, although m 1881 he declared that retrenchment was not a proceeding that commended itself to Major At kinson's mind. Major Atkinson's ex travagant administration is too well known to need further comment. Mr Purnell was quite aware of it, when m 1881 he denounced it m such strong term?, and yet m 1887 he wants to see the Government banded over to the Atkinson p aity. We ask the electors to bear m mind Mr Purnell's words, "if Major Atkinson had been allowed bis own way the colony would now have been paving a quarter of a million more taxation than it is doing." The words should be remembered on Monday next, and we trust they will.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Herbert's and Fitzgerald's oiroua opened m Ashburton last night to a large audienoo, the tont being crowded m all parts. The joggling and aerial trapeze aot by Mr T. Herbert was highly appreciated, and was aIBO the barebaok riding of Mr J. Cook. Bar tolos oontortion aot is too well-known to need comment. Mr Organ and his troupe of Bronco horses came m for a large share of the I honors of the evening, the horses showing to what extent they can be trained m the hands of a capable man like Mr Organ. The features of the eveninp was, of course, the great cannon act, one of the gymnasts being pro pelled through the air from the mouth of the oannon, a distance of about 30ft, into the outstretohed arms of his companion. The two then went through a double trapez9 per formanoe, several of the feats being very good indeed. A novelty was introduced m the shape of a musical clown, who draws good music from sauoopans, glasses, bottles, etc, m a manner that shows he is a master of his art. The riding and tumbling by the company was above the average, and fully deserved the applause liberally bestowed upon them, The perform ance concluded with a very laughable faroe, entitled "Circus Biding Exposed," whioh lent the large audience home thoroughly satisfied with their evening's entertainment, The company play at Temuka this evening. Cirtainlgr the most effeotive MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EU CALYPTI EXTTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc. ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the moßt gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— " 21th April, 1885 Messrs Sander and Sons, — It is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Euoalypti Extract. Having had inflam mation on the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was at tended by Dr J. Boyd, who bad made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without succees. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extraot, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an 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 affected with any such .disease tp give the Euoalypti Extraot a trial, and J am xjonyjnced that they will find it the most wonderful ,of medicines.— Yours etc, E. J, Curaow, Watfclf street, Sandhurst."- (Adrt.)

A danoe, under the management of the lesseo, will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow night. A Sixpenny Entertainment m connection with St. Stephen's Ohuroh will be given m the Church Schoolroom on Thursday next, Sept. 22nd, at 8 p.m. A programme of ex ceptional excellence has been prepared. At the last meeting of the Borough Council Cr Thomas called for a return of the dogs that had been registered m the Borough. This was laid on the table at the meeting of the Counoil last night. It showed that 108 dogs only had been registered, a number of canines that might, Cr Thomas said, be easily met with with m one Btreet alone. He accord ingly gave notioe of motion for next meeting that a Dog Inspector be appointed. Such is the mismangement of the War Office (says •• Truth ") that it would seem that our troops m India, for from being able to take the field, are unable to fire off their muskets peacefully 1 Here ia what the "Englishman" (Caloutta) reoounts of the parade that took place m Calcutta on Her Majesty's birthday :— The majority of the men of the Leinster Regiment have juat been served out vsfth new rifles from England, and, being supplied with some old ammunition, they were unable to get the cartridges into the breeches of the rifles, the bases getting jammed, the result being that the men were unable to firi the third round of the feu de joic. There was recently held at Antwerp a Poßttge Stamp Exhibition whioh included some remarkable works. Among thorn were tapestrisaV and even piotures — landscapes, marine views and flower pieoes— the colors m whioh were furnished by stampß, cut m every conceivable shape, and matched, m like mosaics, and the whole thing varnished over. Other frightful objects wore chairs, tables, I and kitohen utensils, plastered with stamps, I The congregation of Lunan, m Forfarsbire, had distressed the minister by the habit of Bleeping m church. One day Jamie Fraseri an idiot, was Bitting m the front gallery, when many were sleeping around him. " Look," said the minister, "you see even Jamie Fraser, the idiot, does not fall asleep as so many of you are doing," Jamie, not liking to be thus designated, coolly replied, " An' I hadna been an idiot I would have been sleeping too." A very sad state of things was lately revealed at a County Court held at Canter bury (England), the occasion being the examination of the accounts of a bankrupt farmer. The debtor started farming with £700 given him and with furniture to the alue of another £300. In less than two and a.half years all was gone, and he is m debt to the amount of £1600. Another case wa ß mentioned, m whioh £1600 was lost m nine months. The Judge said that at present the cost of production exoeeded the money realised by the produoe by 50 per cent. The "Viotorian Government have reoently given a largo amount of consideration to the question whether recent improvements m military and naval science have rendered necessary any development of the soheme of defence /or Fort Phillip recommended by Sir W. Jervcie m 1877, whioh has been the basis of their aotion for the last ten years. They have consulted various distinguished officers, noludingLieutenant-General Sir A. Clarke, Rear-Admiral Sir George Tryon, and Major- General Sdiaw. They have recently referred the opinions of these officers to Sir W. Jervofe for his advice, and His Excellonoy has oanmunicated his views on the subject to the Tiotorian Government. The question had been raised as to whether defence works should be concentrated at the heads m pre feremo to rely lug on the Inner lino. Sir William adheres to his previous views as to the superiority of the latter. A iund is being raised m England for the relief of the poor Anglican olergy who are suffering io severely m England from the de pression m agriculture, and the depreciation m value of glebe and tithe. The Grocers' Corcpanj of the City of London have con tributed £2000 to the fund, whioh has now reacted a total of about £30,000. Pnf. Elisha Gray .is said to have made a new discovery, which promises as extraordi narjresolts as are obtained from the telephone It it called auto-telegraphy, and it is olaimed' thai it will be possible with its use to write upoi a sheet of paper and have an auto grapiio fao simile of the writing reproduced by tdegraph 300 miles away and probably a muci greater distance. A successful balloon trip over the Irish Sea has been made by the well-known English ffiroMut Mr Simmons. [He started from Preaon for [a short ascent, but a contrary breee took his craft direotly over the channel, sormwhat to the reronaut'i dismay and landed him safely m Ireland, at a farm at Balljb)den, Rathfarnhant, seven miles from Dubl'm after cix and one-quarter hours' journov In tie earlier ages the Romans used neither saddle: or stirrups. Saddles were m use m the tbrd century, and are mentioned as made i leather m 304 a.d. They ware known m Enlland about 600 a.d. Anne, Queen of Riclard 11., introduced side saddles for ladies.; Thetnortality m the list of Presidents and Vice-J-esidents of the United States is quite remarkable. Mr Hayes is the only living ex-Pieiident, and now that Mr Wheeler is dead be venerable Hannibal Hamlin is the only Itf ng person who has been elected Vice- Preßflot. A rey extraordinary oase is about to come beforjthe high tribunal at Malaga. A few month) ago a woman, a native of the village of Tar ox, declared that the Virgin Mary had appetnd to her and had ordered her to preach a nev ;ospei for the Balvation of mankind, as the ltd of the world was at hand. The womai's story seems to have been believed withot hesitation, and soon the whole village was m a state of religious frenzy, The womia preached m favor of the abandonment of eaihly possessions, and advocated a return to thcraode of life and habits of primitive man. During the height of the frenzy a large ire wa lighted m the village, into whioh the conven to this fantastic superstition threw their iluables, furniture, and clothes ; men women and ohildron danoing and shouting aroundthe fire m a state of nudity. Warned of who was going on, the local gendarmerie arrived just m time to save the infants from being brown into the fire by their frenzied mothes and to prevent the houses of the villagetrom being set on fire. fißobist and blooming health m Hop Bitters, (Amerisan Co.'s) and no family can afford to be witlout them. Read HoibOTVAT'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.— The attenton of all sufferers is drawn to these well-kiown remedies, for the possess con spiouoia advantages as a safe and reliable aid m all lhoße emergencies to whioh travellers, emignnts and sailors are so especially liable. They aave been largely patronized by way farersby land and sea, and m fact, by all claßsei of tka oominunity, to their very great advanage. The Pills are beyond all doubt one oft he nloßt effective remedies ever dig. covcrel for oaßes of obstinate oonstipation, oonOrned indigestion and colic, complaints wbiobare engendered by exposure and ir regula* feeding. The Ointmett will be found of the greatest service m case o j piles, absoeE* cS > erysipelas, and all kinds of |local

BOROUGH COUNCIL

T.he ordinary fortnightly meeting of the ! A'hburton Borough Ooancil was held last ' evening. Present — The Mayor and Cra ' ' f . Friedlander, Tacker, Scott, A Roberts, Harrison, Reid, Thomas, Williamson, and H. Friedlander. , MAYOR'S SrATJMBNT. ' The Mayo: said that the debit balance ' at tho bank waa £1003 Is lOd. The ! araountß which (had been received sines ' last meeting were : — Earth, 15a ; costs of summons refunded, 11? ; library account, 15s ; rents of reserves, £14 Is 3d ; asphalt acoouot, 19i 3d ; rates, 1887, £44 14a 7d; total, £81 17a Id. The amouut of rates remaining uacolleoted was £67 16 j 7d. CORRESPONDENCE. Le'tera were road— (l) From M. A. Graham, offering to leaae a Borough eectioa for twenty-one years. Referaod to the Reserves Committee. —(2; From Mr F. Standiah, stating that all aheop had beea removed from Maniclpal reserve at BLindn, which had now beeu let to Mr Sutherland. — (3) From Ashburton County Council, forwarding account of Borough Council's Bbare of txpenße m connection with repairs f fleeted to tha trsffio bridge. The Mayor explained 'hat the ace >unt was for timber whioh had been procured for repairing when emergency aroae, Uhq ace jutit waa not for work (?one, but aa it vrai difficult to obtain the right description of timber, it had been procured when available. The Mayor also reported that he bad interviewed the Chairman of the County Council In reference to the pro portion to be paid by the two bodies, and that gentleman had agreed that the body he represented should be guided by what tho Act laid down iv tho nut er.— (4) From the County Council, fo warding copy of Engineer's report m regard to a water supply for Hampstead, and asking the Council to consider the matter, as the supply would have to be taken for part of the way through the Borough. Referred to the Works Committee.— (6) Fiom the B rough solicit o p , m reference to th 9 transfer of a Borough lease from Scaly Bros to Joseph Scaly, m consequence of a dls oluiion of partnership. — Transfer granted. —(6) From the Ashburton Fire Brigade, requesting the Counoh's patro nage at the eooial gathering to be held en October 12, m order to raiae funds to enable a team to attend the annual demonstration. The patronage asked for waß granted — (7) From Me James Oamp ball, drawing the Oounott't| ttenli v to the neor saity of water being brought down Aitken street, as the residents In that locality had at present no mean? to oope with a fireahou:d such occur. — The letter wan, on the motion of Or Harrison, re referted to the Works Committee, with 1 power to act.— (B) From Mr C. E. Fooks, b acknowledging the action of the Ooancil I m granting him a retaining fed for his t services as Engineer, — Received. g BNOIN EBB'S REPORT. The Engineer's roport was read as follows: — 31 Proteciive Works: The groins below '/ the bridge have beea satisfactorily com pleted, willows have been planted along and m front of the river banks, and the protecting fence erected, and the shingle 3 embankment, the contract for whioh waß 1 let at the last Council meeting, is also 1 finished on the moat exposed frontage of f the piddooks The upper p raon of the r river bank along the fence of No. 1 B i paddock remains to be done. This would take from 200 to 210 yards, and it ia for ' tho Council to decide if it (should be com > pleted ah onoe or should etind over. At > the Old Men's Home the ahlngle ombank - ment is completed, and the groios have ] been finished off where they have sunk with more shingle and another row of gorse fascines and willows. One is not quite finished, and there are a faw more willows to be planted, whioh ought to be done m a day or two. We propose covering the ahingle embankment with a few inches of soil from the street running round Mona Square, which la being skimmed m preparation for metalling, and aa there is a considerable quantity of grass m it it will speedily form a close awnrd. Thin has beeu commenced, and will be carried on by the Council's team as con venient. We had hoped to have had a detailed statement of the coat of the Pro teotlve Works prepared for this meeting, bat are sorry we have not had time ti get it ready. As, however, the whole of the vrork ought to be finished m a day or two a more complete statement oin be drawn op for the next m.eting of the Council, Metalling : The contractor has recommenced deliveiiog s ! ingle, aud has ootnpleted that portion of Aitken Btreet, that was partially done la the winter. The ground, of ourse, had baen dried by tho recent fin? weather, but on ex amlDa'ion of the locality last week there seemed sufficient evidence to show that there was more shingle and less mud, tban had been represented, and that the portions of Aitkon and William streets m question were m a belter and more passable stats than that part of William street lying hetweon Cox Btreet and the Wakanulroad. BBLT Tho Works Committee reported that a deputation from the Harupstead Town Board had waited upon them m regard to the matter of Bdlta. It was agreed that the Board should have permission to effect repairs on their side of the Belt, subject to certain restrictions, The report was adopted. SIR JOLIUS VOCIKL'S MEETING In reply to Or H. Friedlander, the Mayor said that the account for expenses incurred m connection with Sir Julius Vogel's meeting, which had been ques tioned at last meeting, having been passed had been paid, but a ■ certain amount had, he understood, been sab soribed. PROTEOTIYK WORKS Pursuant to no'.ica, Cr Harrison moved for a return of the expense incurred m oonneotion with the Protective Works, — Carried BBIOK WALL. In attendance with notioe given Or R. Friedlander moved thab the minutes of a previous meeting referring to Mr A. Orr's brick wall be> rescinded. The mi into referred to waß a motion proposing taking legal proceedings, In oaso the wall were not erected within a certain time. This motion had not been carried, an amendment having been passed. Or Friedlander said that he proposed the rescinding of the motion as it had been erroneously proposed, the wall having been then erected. No informa tion concerning the matter had been supplied by any of the Council's officers ; had there been the resolution would never have been proposed, Cr Tuoker seconded Cr Frledlandei's motion. Cr Williamson did not aoo there wan anything to rescind. An amendment had been carried, and this amendment had been given effect to. If the motion referred to by Cr Friedlandir had been carried tho case would have been different. Cra Harrison and Thomas expressed themaelveß strongly opposed to anything being expunged from the minutes. Cr Tucker said there 1 was no mention of eipunglng. Two or three Crs rose to their feet to apeak when the Mayor called for order. The Mayor agreed with Cr Williimaon that there was nothing to rescind. An i amendment to the motion referred to by Cc Friedlander had beea carried and had been given effect to. Or Roberts thought it would be suffi cient to place ou record Ors Friedlander and Tucket's explanation. He oppressed himßOtf averae to meddling with the minutes that had been passed. Ore Reid and Scott expressed themselves V terms similar to the Mayor, j s

Cr B. Frledlander replied at consider able length, statlug that he felt bound t j move that the motion be rescinded, In fairness to the mover, seconder and to Mr A. Orr. The motion was lost. POBLIO MEETINGS Pursuant to noii^e Cr Thomas moved that m future all expenses incurred m connection with meeting* and matters for other than municipal purposes he borne by the requisition's and not by the Council. Or Tucker seconded the motion which wia carried. IKJURED WORKMEN Cr Williamson said that one of the workmen m the thorough employ had had his hand poisoned while working m the river-bed and had been laid up for three weeks In previous oases vi injury half pay had been allowed during the time the Buff;rora were not working. He presumed the SBm3 courne would be followed now. Tae proposal was supported by Or Harrison and was agreed to by the OounoiL ♦ COMMITTEES Or H. Frledlauder proposed a motion re-adjustlng the Committees equ&bly dis tributing Committee work among all the Councillors. After some disou93ion tha appointment of Cra to the respective Committees w^s allowed to stmd over till next meeting. PAYMENTS Acoounta amounting to £125 19j Id were passed for payment. DOG ISSPfOfOR Cr Thomas gave notion io move at next meeting — "That, a Dog Inspjctor be ap pointed for the Borough, his salary to be made up by fees, say 2* 61 par dop, for all dogs he. is the meaqs of registering, the Inspector also to receive a moiety of the fines inflicted for ncn-regiatratlon." The Cuuaoil then adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

A REJOINDER.

10 THE EDITOB. Sic, — My rejolrder will be brief. "Magnum Bon am" has not proved his case. He started this correspondence with the assertion that because Me Purnell had spoken against Home rule, he ma»t be an enemy of the Catholic Church. His quotations we take for what they are worth, but admitting them to be tru?, they prove nothing, except that Mr Purnell was opposed to Mr Gladstone's Flome Rule Bcbeme. ''Magnum Booum" might just as logic Jly maintain that [ because Mr Purnell was opposed to f archer taxation, he is an enemy of the working man ; the one inference is quite as logical as the other: both ara abauid "Magrutn BonumV logic is aa poor as his wit. He gave us a side splitting j >ke m his ficat letter which no one else oouli nee ; I notice , h<j ia strangely serious io hia last. He | describes my last letter is " a tissue of | reckless statements," but he carefully re frains from queetioninar any of Hum t They are true. " Magna est veritas et ! prevaltbit " t I am, etc., Pkesbytjbrian,

THE ASHBURTON ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir, — I notice m yoar issue of last | nla;hfc a letter by a person signing himself : " Protection " If he expects me to carry on a correspondence with him, while he > proteots himself behind a non de plume. • he reckons without hia host. Some of bis i statements are " not true " the remainder • are " mostly bunkum." When he pub lishes hia name I will reply at greater lengih; I am, etc., James JTeir.

BLOCK VOTES.

| TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Your correspondent, " Sui Jure," ' strongly condemns block votes, and at the same time calls for one— he must have a . bad memory. He should bear m mind, , but nis Bhort memory prevents him, that , this question was introduced by Mr , Purnell's friends, and that Mr Walker's , always deprecated this Perhaps he would , have the candour to admit this, and give , hie censure where it is called for. What a pity your space is taken up with " Sui Jure's " inkelinging, who begins his effusion by condemning block votes, and ends by calling for them. Will he give , up his block vote and fight on fair ; principles? The talk about "ireasures not men "is all twaddle. If the present , Ministry go out who will certainly go m ? [ Unquestionably Atkinson and Hall, if they ! have seats m the House. Are not these the men who will have the framing of tho , measures? Have they not always pro fessed a sincere desire to retrench 1 And have they not always failed ? Did not Mr Purnell tell the truth of Major Atkinson 1 when he said '• the question of retrench ment did not commend itself to his mind ?" And further, did not the Major declare he would try to save £50,000, but expected to full 1 Now what was the amount he actually retrenched when compelled ? Over £300 000 What electors are mad enough to trust a body of men of whom the Maj.ir is chief with their finances ? I repeat tbis talk about measures is " bunkum." Does any man m this island believe that the Major and his fellows will ever do anything for the advantage of working men m general, and of this island m par ticular ? The man who does know nothing of their history, Mr Buxton told us that a man was glad to get 10a per week. I well remember when hundreds of men were glad to get tucker for a month, and if their employer gave them a present of a pair of boots or a coat, they were very thankful, And who altered that miserable state of affairs ? Julius Yogel 1 Then, working men, support him. Do not allow those "measures not men" politicians to draw a red herring across your track. I believe you are too cute- for that. I maintain that the present Ministry have proved themselves more economical than their predecessors What guarantee have we that the Opposition will retrench ? Who were they who opposed everything calcu lated to benefit this island 1 Atkinson's party Who opposed " tooth and nail " the Midland .Railway ? Atkinson's party. And will certainly oppose all retrench ment if they get into power I The Atkinson party. In conclusion I must express my regret that " Sui Jure " did not form a class for instruction m letter writing, but no doubt he forgot to do so, his memory is so bad. If he would only take thin gentle hint, he would obtain for himself the name of the MopBRN NESTOR.

The " London Times " correspondent at Novo-Toherkask could not get his despatches conoerning the Czar's visit to the Don Cos sacks sent unmutilated over the wires owing to the Russian censorship. The best parts of them were suppressed. The ohief of the tele graph office stormed at him for not sending his aocount by post,, declaring it a orime to send such long letters by telegraph, One of the Scotch papers has reoently con tained several letters on the birth place of Pontius Pilate, one writer aotually maintain ing that he was born at Garth Castle, m Perth* shire, a legend which it was attempted to support by the statement that his father was ltoman Governor of Perthshire. The writer seems not to have known that the Romans did not. invade Caledonia till nearly fifty years aftev the oruoifoion.

THE ASHBURTON SEAT.

V » Mr Purnell addressed the electors of Aehburton at Methven last night. Al though the night was exceedingly dark and unfavorable, there was a very good attendance, between 50 and 60 electors putting man appearance. Mr Purnßll'a criticisms of Sir Julius Yogel'a Ashbaaton speech and policy generaily were atten tively listened to and at the close of his remarks, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the candidate on the motion of Mr Neil Duff, seconded by Mr. A Orr. The usual compliment to the Chairman (Mr G H. Alington) terminated the proceedings.

THE SUEZ CANAL.

. [rEUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] London, September 19. The " Times" to-day announces that England and France have agreed that the supervision of the Suez Canal shall be entrusted to an international com mission composed of all the Consuls at Cairo, and that a technical Commission . ' shall be appointed to delimitate tht ; neutral zone. The only point remain ing to De settled, says the " Times," is that regarding the armed force, probably consisting of 2000 men, for the protec tion of the neutrality of the Canal.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, September 17* At an inqneat on the bodiea of two children burned to death at Swanson, a verdict of acoidental death was returned/ the jary oenanrlng two of the witnesses, Arthur and Jamiesoo, m whose whare the fire started, and who, it was alleged, showed oulpuable negligence m making no effort to reaoae the children. A valuable horse t clinging to the pro-. orletor of the ataare cuaoh ac Watapa had I s stomaoh rfpped open on Thursday last, by some person unknown. The animal, when found, wa3 In terrible suffering, and had to be shot, The Supreme Court Is now oconpled In re-hearing the oharge of perjury against Horea. On Saturday afternoon one of the jurora asked hia Honor whether they . i would be permitted to attend church. Hia . ELonor said he had no objection, provided ■. , they would all attend one ohuroh and ait ■ i apart from the remainder of the oongregiV i tion. A b the jurors were unable to agree <>s to which chufoh they wished to attend, > while others did not care to be at ohuroh i at all, it waß ultimately deolded to remain ' at t'ne hotel. i A. telegram from Hamilton Btates that an ■ old man, named Stephens, working .with; ; Oussen's survey party m the Te Kupo [ district, has shot himself dead, the trigger . i of i ln gun with which he committed the i deed being pulled by hia foot. The Lee Remington rifles, intended for i use at the next mee.ttng of the New Zea i land Riflj Association meeting, have i arrived by the 'Frisco mail steamer. The . executive council of the Association meet to decide the programme for the Oamara 5 meeting on Thursday. * Mr H, Hanson Tar ton, a very old settler, died, somewhat suddenly last night. Sir Julius Yogel leaves for Napier on Thursday. At the annual meeting of the Masterton Jockey Club the balanoe-Bheet showed receipts £1214, expenditure £1183, 'eav I ing a credit balance of £31, Mr Brett. - was re-appohTed handicapper* The re*' poit Bhowed that the dab was m a very 1 satisfactory condition. - . ; ■ Wellington, September 19, 1 A boat accident occurred this after- . ' noon. A laborer named Collins, ac-,: oompanied by his wife and four children, ■ went out sailing, when one of the chil dren shifted to the lee side of the boat, capaing it to oapniza — Collins and his wife and one child got ashore safely, the wife beiDg much exhausted. A girl aged 10 was Bnpposed to be drowned, but a number of boats put off, and after soma > difficulty succeeded m picking up all tha 3 children. i In the Bankruptcy Court this morning the Judge suspended the discharge of two [ bankrupts for 12 aad 6 months, on the r ground of previous irregularities. 5 Eokitika, September 19. I la the Supreme Court m the malloious , proseoutlon case the jury could not agree t to all the questions aud were discharged, j The Court was occupied today with civil , cases of no importance ti the public, la [ one the Chief Justice decided that the , stamp on a bill of exchange coald be en . dorsed at any time by the holder, even m , , Court after proceedings have been taken, . Timaiut, September 19. i An Information against a publican fot . allowing gambling on his licensed premises ( was dismissed, it b9ing shown that the ( licensee was unaware of it Oamaeu, September 19. The Roman Catholics of Oamaru yes« ', terday subscribed £100 towards the fund for presentation to Bishop Vloran. More [ has yet to come m. The Bishop is much i esteemed here for the manner m which | he has upheld the principles of his ohuroh, and for his straightforwardness. The liberal contribution is held to be ex pressive of the feeliDgs of his people. Duhedin, September 19. A three -year-old child of John Martin, at Tinkers, was left by itself, and ita clotheß caught fire. The oharred body was found m the garden. An old fisherman named | Moore dropped dead In the street yesterday while carry ing a bag Medical evidence went to show that death resulted from failure of the heart. The Premier returned to town to-day, and addressed his constituents m the evening, reoalvlng a vote of confidence.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Mklbovrne, September 14. At the anonal meeting of the Melbourne Cricket Olub, Mr A. M. Ollivler, of Ohrist churoh, was made a ltfa member, la consideration of his services to the Club. The Key Dr Cameron Lees will be entertained at a conversazione m the Town Hall th's evening by the congregation of Soota Charoh and friends. Dr Lees leaves for England, via New Zaaland, on the 20 oh inst. Sir Honry Parkes arrived here on Saturday, en route for Adelaide. Dating the morning he had an iatarvlevr with Mr Giilies and several qtber members of the Ministry on various questions of Intercolonial Importance. Tha fjcat sub* ject discussed was that of the advisability of the federation of the c jlon'es for the purpose of military defence. This was considered without reference to any other subjects. Ministers were pretty well In > aco >rd as to what should be done, so mach so that Sir H. Parkei was requested to draw up a plan. The next Bubjaot con sidered was that of the Influx of Chinese into Australia, but time did not allow of the matter being very fully disonssed yesterday. Sufficient was done, however, to show that the Government of Victoria and New South Wales wore virtually m favor of prohibition, or rather m favor of steps which would amount virtually to prohibition. They discussed the landtag of French criminals m tha Australian Colonies, both Premiers being anxious tha colonies ahould be effectually protected m this respect.

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rHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1887.



Wanted WANTED a smart Boy. Apply Zealandia Soot Store, East street 9 97 "\TTANT.-D a Young Girl to help with VV housework. Apply Mrs S. W. Alcorn, Wills atreet. 9 102 "TIT ANTED 10 or 15 pairs of hares. VV Fair price given. — Charles Rvel, Afhburton. FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap. — H. 0. Segers, Mcl ford House. \]L T ANTED— 2 to 3000 Banhels Inferior VV Oate.— Joseph Clabk, AehV-urtOD and Tiuwald. 9*66 \TT' ANTED known that HAVES & CO. » • have Large Stocks on hand. For further purticulara see new advertisement m this issue. WANTED Known.— Mtlford House is the Cheapest m town to buy first- class Drapery and Millinery. — H. (J. Seqebs. PRINTS, Priots. — Just opened a Bplen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to oboose from.— H. C Seders, Melford House. TIJ ANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, VV 251b8, 2s 9d ; Ling Finn, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beat Honey, 10d.'; Vtstas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, sd"; Tin Fruits, la ; Cutting do. Is 6d, — Jambs McGregob, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Sabjectß Catholio Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwiperß, Crewel Woola and Bilks, Knitting Cotton, Colorod Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at Ana Man hire's Fancy Repository, Saund^rs' Buildings,



"HHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY : .jV"TiiFV BRANCH.. $VAAUJ"'ED 1859 ""^^^^^P^^CAPITAL t 1000,00 U.> I : ,V. i /-.: i? ' . r DSL' YOf SHRREffOL D FRS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWI-ST CURRENT RATKS. George Jameson, AORNT, ASH BURTON — — - — — _ , _ ■ fPickiord and Undrill, <££§^ FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLBTBREBS, j^""^jft AND CABINETMAKERS, TTAVE Large and Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIA* XX and AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bediteads, Pier Toilet Gia»B6B, Mattrenes and Palliasses, Couches, Fera tabulators, Toilet Ware. MATS AND GENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS. ALL NEW GOOD 3 Any description of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on tb« Premtiei, a Prlee* to roit the times. Note the addram— TANORED SrREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. JWTENPR trt SELL FURNITUBE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE BEARD OF. Note the Adbbess— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASH BTJETON. 8M ALBERT KOJBEKTS HAS FOE SALE,— CE&VERS, — KITE, OOWGKASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGBASB,|COCKSFOOT, and RAPE. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, SEED PEAS, SEED OATfc\(Yarioni kinds), ORIiBHED;BEANB PLOUGH. SH ABES. h COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE LEST IN TOE MARKET. TINWALD. PARTNERSHIP NOTIOE. C--— a"w tt r v « TT C. CRAIGHEAD has great plea- IT A W It 1 i» b J-J^ Bur 6iD i nt j ma ,i ng t0 the p u bli c -*--■- of ABhburton and surrounding districts Wbo has just replenished hie Stock of that be has admitted Edwin G. Craighead BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of into partnership with him, and that the ostful DKAPERf (a lonej felt need m business will for the fnture be carried on Tinwald), which ho iB disposing of at under the 6tylo or firm of H and E. Christcturch prices CraiGHEAD. Come and compare Prices and Quality nn ,ZT^. \ rr a n. before purchasing elsewhere, as every DEFERRING to the above, H. and E. article is marked at the very lowest Rates It Cratohead beg to announce to the forOASfJ. Public of Aohburton and surrounding ' ___—-— districts that they have just lately received __ __, __. a large assortment of English and Colonial TreeS TreeS TreeS Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable "*" for the present Season, and hope by strict wrvrTnn' Trt pr iKTORq , attention to business, first-claes tit aod NOTIOE TOJ»LANIERS. j workmanßh i p , to merit a continuance of rpHE undersigned beg. to c*H the that patronage bo liberally bestowed upon X attention of farmers, settlers and l aeir preoecessow. iaTTirAri others to his extensive stock of FRUIT H - & E - C S A .{? r ? EAI) ' AND FOREST TREES, »mong whfob „ n , BTinr . /"JJ l AB i 1 u lirfntl are about 3,000,000 Forest Tree!, Inclo 6 2 Tanored Btreet, Ashburton, ding 200,000 Cupreosns Mucrocarpa, om -~ " and two years old; 200,000 Pinas Insic- nls, one and two years old ; 100.00 C Plnao Larlelo; 300,000 Silver Blroh; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kind* io proportion. AH kinds of Oabbnge plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. __ __ . _____ _ , , , N.B.—AH orders by post, or otherwfc, TITANTED Known. —That Andrew Bhajl receive my beet attention. VV Orr will during the next few ■- . -,™« ~~-~-~ weeks offer the whole of his Surpiui Stock olif^nnSrhrry - of Drapeiy J °l othing ' andßoots afcan • . n ?. v . unmenee reduction . AllentoD, Ash^arton TRY "TTTANTED Kdowd.— That A. Orr is FTDFT) A mT> TnT7")Ci V V now selling Ladies' Jackets at 5s XI X JVI AIK,I (J X N I" to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulstefs, xxx x*x_x iixiuuil U fasbionable Bhape> 5s 9d and 68 <j d . NEW SEASON'S J A.J-V.L W™ Knowo.-That Fingering T V is 2s per hank. Ladieß Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, 6d. — A. Orr's Cheap Sale. SPECIAL NOTICE, j TT-IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S -_-__-_ . X7 __,_. _, _-,__ i\. JAM is made from NELSON \KT^ N ? ED , Known.— A' big Jot of GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a "VV Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4a 9d ; few hours after the fruit has been Children a Boota, la to 2a Od ; Gents gathered. It thus retains most of the J°o* 8 j 7a6d to lls 6d ; Gents Shoea at natural flavor of the freßh fruit. dB Ho— A. Orr. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. ' —--—*----—-—-—• . Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and -T I "ANTED Known .-Brussels Carpet inf en brands J am, the remains of old W at half rice (bejn overstocked) Btock, which must be sold at any price, Tnnestrv OarnetH trroatlv reduced One SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. O wn prices. White Calico at 2s 6d per TB« BEST 18 ALWAYS THE doz '~ A - Orr ' fl Sale « CHEAPEST. Eirkpatiick's New Season ami the best. | — — — .. -, I ~\;XTANTED Known.— Boyß' Suits, 8s ! CAUTION VV Hd; Jersey Buit«, 2s 6d; Men'e Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; Shirts, Is None is genuine unless our name is Hd ; Men's Hats greatly reduced. — A. [taniped on each tin, and has our Orr's Cheap Bale, iag'titered Tratf* Mark "Lord Nelson 1 ??. ; be labol, i [Kirkpatrick & Co. 'W"g£*sn- MANTJFACTUEEES, I ** IKBLBON '



mBE AMERICAN TBOTTINQ HORSE Blacfcwood Abdallati, -i Will stand this season at Lyndburst, Dun- dst, *od at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particnlara apply to MAX. FBIEDLANDER. E.S. BEAN, COAL AND FJBEWOOD MBBOHANT, "T>EGB to inform his Friends and the FabHc Wp generally that he has some H<;avy B»idgß Timber on hand, and is prepared to taja order*, for Timber Hfffier for Bridge or Honae Building purposes j flßSrp NHWOASTLE, MAL7EBN, AND ggffffijffff GOAL m Stock, delivered B. S. BEAN, West Street, Ashburton. HAVES & CO.'S (ireat Sale. QBLIGB BT READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d i Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now 1b Grey Calico, 1M White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s 6Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all ia dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Cnrtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4Jd Men's Black Felt Hats were 5a 9d now- 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 6}d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4&d Wool Squareß, 6d Tweed Trou eiiiioin 6b 6d Let of Diagona Coats wre2ls6d now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods numerous to mention m this adverti ment. — -* In addition to the above, H. & Co. will daring the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HATES AND CO. 8 6t29 ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SEEING MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBEB 23rd and 24th. PnBBiDEKT : E. Q. Wright VtOB-P&xeiDBHTS : John Grigg and W. 0. Walker. Jucqb : Matthew Stitt. Etewabds : 0. W. Pnxnell, W.B. Denshire, B. Friedlander, H Triedlr, B. McOwen, J. O. N. G Dr. Leahy. Treasurer : David Thorn- s; Clerk ov Scales: T. 8. Upton; Clerk or Cours : A. Hewson. Hawd cappers : The Committee, E tarter : Dr. Leahy. First Bace to start each day at 1 p.m. FIRST DAT. 1. Hahdioap Hcbdle Back, of 40 soya ; the second horse to receive 6 soya from the Btake. Over 8 nights of hurdles, abont ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy ; ac- ceptance, 1 eov. 2 miles. 2. Cqertt Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; th second horse to receive 5 boys from the stake. Ncmination, 10s; acceptance, 1 boy; district horßes only 1J mileß*. 8, ASHBFRTON CUP HiNDICAP, Of 70 BOVB j the ee;ond horse to receive 7 boys from the stake. Nomination, 1 sev ; acceptance, 2 boys. 1| mil's. 4. Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle, of 26 soys. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 153k Weight not leßs than 10 stone , pnll an.l go. 3 miles. b. Post Stakes, of 16 soys ; catch weights. Entrance, 10s ; to be made to the Secre- tary immediately after the A»bbnrton Cap it ran. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the Bace for 10 boys; any enrolus to go to the fan da of the Clnb. I mile. % Iprihg Hahdioap, of 85 soys; the second horse to receive 5 boys" from the stake, domination, 1 boy; acceptance 1 boy. mi'e, SEOOND DAY. t Hurdle Race Handicap, of 26 BOYS j the second horao to save Mr stake, district horses only. Over 6 flights or hurdles, Abont 3ft Gin high Norn nation, 10i ; acceptance, 16s. lj miles. Baoing Club Handicap, of 65 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys fron the stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept- ance, ljeovp. li miles. 8. Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 16 •ova. Nomination, lOs ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than 10 etotte ; pall and go. District horßes only, 2 miles 4. WELrBR Handicap, of 40 boys; the second horse to receive 5 sevsfrom the B*»ke For horses that have never won an advertised race more than 26 s.vs m one event on the fiat; minimum weigH, 10 stone. No-nina> tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 boy. 2 miles. 5. Hovel Bace, of 26 boys. Entrance, 10s , to be mada to the Secretary immediately after the Welter Handicap ia ran. The winner to be rold immediately after the race, the whole of tbe proceeds to go to the lands of the Olnb ; minimum weight, 8 stone. 6 furlongs. 6. Flting Handicap, of 30 eovs. Nomina- tion, 1 soy, acceptance, 1 soy. 6 far- longs. BULES AND BEGULs.TIONS. 1. The meeting w'll be held under the rules of Bscipg, and the Aehburtcm Bacing Clnb rnltig. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objeo tions rising "ut of the Racing shall be decided by the {-rewards or wbom they may appoint. Their. d»oi ion od all points connected with the carrying oat of this programme to be final. 3. A cistnet Lorse Ehall mean any borsethat has bejen commooly resident m the dis- trict between tbe rivers Selwyn and Opibi, item Ist of Angnst last, and np to tbe dato Of tbe forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person who has res.ded m the said district dur- fdg tbe same period 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the grbes of al mono y a payable m accordance with this programme for the expense of the Kbrse. 6. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6- Trottirg Baces. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of the Beferep. NOMINATIONS. All nominations tc be accompanied by fee flame, age, and description of boree, and co or • of tbe rider, most be m the hands of c Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November Ist, 1887.. WMGHTS. We'ghte for the first day's Handicaps will declared on Saturday, November 12th. Weights for the second day's Handicaps will bo declared at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps most be made to thp (Secretary not later than 9 p ra, on Friday, the 18th Nowmber, 1887. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps at 10 o'clcck on Ibo evenjng of the first day's C, 0. FOO£S, Bccrttafryi