The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1887. THE POSTAL RATE.

In the good old days, which saw their best some twenty years ago, when " piles " were easily made j when wages were high and every one employed; when, m fact, every commodity sold readily at prices undreamt of now, and yet every one was prosperous, contented, happy \ who would ever have thought of agitat ing for the reduction of the postage rate of sixpence for convoying a letter some fourteen thousand miles? Sixpence indeed ! who cared for sixpence ex cept a few unco careful folks existing down Otago way? Sixpences were as much and more disregarded then than are the smallest coins of the realm now. What a change from then to now ! To 1 those who were here then it would have ! seemed hardly possible that such altered conditions could have arisen m the j brief space of a couple of decades. But .there is no getting over the stern logic of facts, and it is a fact that not only m this colony but also m those of Australia, a postal rate of sixpence to i the Home country, has for the last two or three years been regarded as far too heavy. Correspondence between the Australian and Imperial Governments has been going on for a long time. The result was not at all satisfactory so some of the leading men of Victoria, sup ported by some of the other colonies, determined to interview the Govern ments of the continental countries interested m the question, and with a perseverance, combined with tact, which does them infinite credit, these gentlemen have succeeded m obtaining such substantial concessions that the Imperial Government is now willing to agree to a threepenny direct rate. We congratulate the colonists on the boon that is thus assured to them. It may not seem a great matter to the well-to-do people, but by those m straitened circumstances it will be held as a great boon. To business men it will also mean a large saving m petty expenses, the extent of which lew have any idea of. For a time, no doubt, the Government will feel a loss of revenue, but this will be only temporary as the increased correspondence, which the reduction is sure to create, will before long recoup this.

CONTRADICTION.

A letter m another column con tradictf, with authority, the statement made by the "Lyttelton Times" and " Press " this morning, with regard to the Rangitata seat, that Mr Buxton has resigned m favor of Mr Maslin. Our contemporaries have been misinformed. It was Mr Maslin who resigned m Mr Buxtons favor. In fact Mr Maslin had not announced himself as a candidate but intended doing so if Mr Buxton re fused, and when the latter announced himself Mr Maslin retired m his favor. We trust our contemporary will see the necessity for publishing a con tradiction of their statement.

Keating 's Cocan Lozenokb cure Coughs ABthtaa, Bronchitis. Medioal testimony state that other medicine is so effeotual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One Lozengo alone give -ease, one or two At bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold bj Ciiemietß m Tins, 6 ud tnd 2b 9d ea

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The EevE. A.Scott, advertises that the next service m the Soafield schoolroom, will be on Sunday week, tho 28 ih mat., and not to-morrow. Mr Walker will addresa the electors at the Hampatead Schoolroom on Wednesday even* ing, at 7.80. A meeting of Mr Purnell's supporters will be held at the Arcade Chambers this evening at 7,30 In 1884 the percentages paid upon the rail* ways of the world were as follows :— United States, 4*4 per oont ; India, 5-8, or taking the rupee at Is 6d, 4-3 : England, 4-2 ; Germany, 4-2 ; France, 4-1 ; Australia, 39 ; Spain, 38 ; Sootland, 37 ; Ireland, 3-6 ; Belgium, 3-5 ; New Zealand, 3-1 ; Italy, 2-5 ; Portugal, 2-5; Buesia, 2-2; Denmark, 2*l; Canada, I*B. Service will be held to-morrow oven ing at 7 p.m. m the Haropstead Sohoolroom. The Willmott Comedy Company opened m Ashburton last night at the Oddfellows' Hall, before a fair audience, the pieces played on the stage being "Tangled," an amusing comedietta, written by the genial Frank, 11 Onoe Again," and portions of " The Guvnor. All the pieces were well played by the Company, and very creditably mounted, applause being frequent and hearty. Mr Willmott eoored quite a suoceea m bis pourtrayal of "Theodore Macclesfield," and he was ably assisted by his talented and oharming " better half." The other members of the Company did their level bast to please, and m this they Buooeeded. The Company appear again to-night, when a " monster change of programme " is promised. We I hope to see Ashburton play-goers muster m strong force and so by their presence assist a very deserving and enterprising mem ber of the theatrical profession. We have been requested to draw the atten. tion of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club to an advertisement which appears m another column, regarding the meet of Mr Armitage's hounds, whioh is fixed for Wed nesday next, 24th August, at tho Tinwald Hotel, at 11 a.m. As these hounds are m first-class condition, members may expeot a really good day's sport, and it>ill also give Mr Armitage's friends m the distriotj an op portunity of bidding him good-bye, before his eparture for E ngland. A football match was played yesterday afternoon between teams from Hampstead and Tinwald S.hojls. The latter won by two points. Some settlers of Alexandra recently found soino fine prospeots of coarse gold on one of the slopes of Pirongia, whioh on being tested yielded about 2oza to the ton. They intend following up the indications m the hope of Coining aoross tho parent reef. An entertainment, which passed off very pleasantly, waa given on Thursday evening at tho Old Mon's Home. The programme included an effective pianoforte solo by Miss Hawson and a piano and violin duet by Misses Kidd and H. Shury. Mrs Crisp, Mils Kidd and Mr Horace Gates contributed a selection of songs, and Mr W. Potter delighted his audience with. two humorous readings. A reading was also given by the Rev E. A. Saott, who presided and who, to fill up the allotted time, desoribed some of his experiences m the oity of Florenoe. At the olose of the enter, tainment Mr Fox, the worthy master of the Home, thanked the performers on behalf ot inmates, and the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem. A collection of 9s was taken at tho door for tho Newspaper Fund. The " Melbourne Argus " thus writes about the unemployed : — There has been a short discussion m the Assembly about the un employed, and the Premier . has intimated that m tho reoess be means, if possible, to deal trenchantly with tho matter. Experience accumulates uponuß that the relief works area mistake. There is a certain proportion of respectable and sober men m the gangs, but three-fourths of them deliberately knock their wages down at the end of tho week. They absolutely refuse to save any portion of their weekly earnings, and the Government begins at last to sea clearly that it is neither charity nor publio polioy to keep up this game any longer. We clip tho following from the " Wanganui Herald " : — Whilst the rank and file of the party led by Major Atkinson are busy reviling the present Treasurer, Sir Julius Yogel, and oertain journals are trying to foment a quarrel between him and his colleagues, it is rather itartling but reasßuring to find Major Atkinson expressing himself m publio to the following effect, m his late Wellington speeoh m whioh he ib reported as Baying :— •" He (Major Atkinson) would first refer to the speeoh made recently by Sir Julius Yogel at Chriatohuroh which was well worth reading. It was tha ipeooh of a man who could look at more than one side of things, who knew how to put hia views before on audience and the country, and a man who was reasonable and fair m hia politioal opinions," and yet this is tho samo man Major Atkinson charges with squander ing lavishly and with wishing to grind the country beneath the wheels of a Juggernaut of debt. A simple method of treating wood with preservative solutions is employed m Norway for telegraph poles. After the poles are set m plaoe a man goes from one to another with an auger with whioh he bores a hole m eaoh post, beginning at a point about two feet above the ground, and boring obliquely downwards, at as small an angle as possible with tho axis of the post, until the point of the auger reaohes the centre of the stick. The auger hole should be an inch m diameter, and, m telegraph poles of the ordinary eize, will hold easily four to five ounoes of sulphate of copper, whioh is put ! into it m the form of coarsely powdered crystals, and the opening then stopped with a plug, bo that it can pulled out and re. placed, It is found that the crystals of copper sulphate disappear slowly, bo that evory three or four months the chargo must be renewed, while tho wood, both aboye and below tho auger hole, even to the very top of the pole, gradually assumes the greenish tint due to the presenoe of copper m the pores. Parents do not uso vile drugs or] nostrums m your families, but use pure Hop Bitters made only by American Co. See and read.

The cessation of land sales has seriously crippled the New Plymouth Harbor Board, which hitherto paid the .interests on loan amounting to £12,000 a year out of the 25 per oent of the revenue arising from land salea m the distriot with whioh it was endowed. A rate of Jd m the pound, esti mated to raise £5000, has been levied, but some of the settlers at Manaia and on the plains are resisting this rate, and it is not clear how the board will be able to provide the interest whioh has to bo sent away next month. The Mioister charged with the supervision i of the theatre^ m Paris has deoided that jf or the more effectual protection of the public from the rißk of such another awful calamity ' as that of the Rue Pavart, a brick wall and an iron curtain shall separate the stage from tho auditorium of the Gomedie Franoaise, and that the house shall be lighted by eloo trioity. After the Vienna disaster m 1883 this theatre was provided with two reservoirs, whioh are always kept full, and can, m case of need, flood the house with water at the rate of 3000 litres m a minute. A Paris correspondent describes a shock ing ooourrence at the Laurent menagerie, at Toulouse. A lion attaoked a musioian who went too near the oage, and tore off his arm. The musioian was accompanied by two artillerymen, who drew their swords and attacked the brute. This, however, only made the lion more ferocious, and he devoured the man's arm before ]the eyes of the horror- Etricken people. Several women fainted at the ghastly spectacle, and everybody left the menagerie. "Rough on Oobns."— Ask for Wells " Rough on Corns." Quiok relief, complete, permanent ourr. Corns, warts bunions. 3 chemists and druggists.

HINDS.

Lfbom our correspondent. J At last this quiet place assumes a busy appearance. Mr Forras, from the Bay of Islands, has had a commodious baker's, •oven built, and intends starting m con • nection therewith a general store which will supply a long felt want. Several village Bettlerß have already occupied thoir holdingß, so that this once dreary plain has every appearance of being converted invo comfortable home steads. Last, but not least, come our Wesleyan friends, who are making an effort to build a church So far, the public have generously responded. They expect to have it ready for opening m November next, and that, free of debt, to hand over to the Wesloyan Conference, So muoh for enterprise here.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, Augaot 19 The matter of obtaining pcobate of the will of Biehop came before Mr Justice Ward m Chambers to-lay. Tha will iv question bequeathed the bulk of the property to tne dcoeased's daughters, and excluded the widow from participation, And the lattor sesured the right to have the will proved by action. Me Napier, who appeared for the .executors under tbe will, intimated that he had no objection to probate being sought by a formal action at law. At the same time ho took the opportunity to draw attention to the undertakers' bill which had just been received from San Francisco. The account, which amounted to 422 10 l 8 centa (upwards of £87; was handed to his Honor, who remarked on perusing it— "Gracloaa ! If dead men coat as much m 'Frlaoo it must be very expensive to live there. These costs are something awful." His Donor recommended Mr Napier, m the interest uf the public, to have the bill of oosts published, and aded grimly, " If any one wanta to go and die m 'Frisco, that bill ought to aot as a deterrent." 1^ was then arranged that probate of will should be attained by action, aDd the trial wat fixed to take place m Ottaber next, Wellington, August 19. Inspector Thomson, who arrived from Auckland to- 'ft/, takes over the eammtnd of thi Wellington police district next werk. Mr* E llott, wife of theßevJ. 0. ElloU, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, died yes'erday. She had been lingering a considerable time. Madame De Lunl, arrested on a oharge of alleged child desertion at Chrißtohnrob, was remanded to that city. The " Preaa " states that Mr Edward Barber of this town, has for some months pist been making arrangements to open an establishment m Londoa for tbe sale, wholesale and retail, of fr<zin mutton, sending his own man Homo by the Dorb to manage the business. Within two months from today New Zealand frozen mutton will be retailed diroot to the Locdon pnblio from a New Zealand store opened In the great metropolis, and onde*r the management of a man who thoroughly understands the requirements of the t ade In the colony, ai.d is devoted to Its interests alone. Gkeymoutii, August 19. A long spell of fine spring weather is now ohangiag to rato. Ai the ranges are much enow laden there are many appre hensive of a flood. The Midland Railway. Company are pushing on work m the v'ciuity of Brunnerton aa fast as possible Fifty men are ballasting the 'lne botween the Tyneaide Mine and thj Junction. The stationmaatei'a houae at Richardson is noarly completed. The engine-house, station, and goods ahed have been started, and are expected to be out of hand m a few weeks. Owing to the scare caused by the late Grey mouth flood, people are steadily re ar ving io the higher part of the town. Within a short distance, m Tainui street, no fewer than twenty-two private residences are now m course of erection, and there are many more being erected all over that portion of the town known as the Terrace. , Hokitika, August If. 1 Tha Dext sitting of the Supreme Court will furnish an abundant harvest for gentlemen of the wig and go wn la addi tion to cases already referred to, a writ has been issued at the suit of fifteen settlers on the banks of the Arahura River against the Humphrey's Gully Gold Mining Company for damages sustained m consequence of the deposit and dis? charging of tailings and sludge from their workings into the Arahura River, and an injunction to restrain the Company from continuing these acts. Writs have also been Issued at the suit of Wm, Passmore Teremakau River, farmer, against thirty eight miners, representing ten claims slulolng into tbe Terotnakan River from Haye'a terrace on ths Greenstone side and from the borough of Kumara and the Government slndge channel en the West land aide of the river. Damages claimed are £1100, and an m j notion to stop working is prayed for. OrjNBDiN, August 1 9. Sir Julias Yogel has received the fol lowing telegram from Captain Falrohild dated Kermadeos, August 16th : — " I send you thla from Sund»y Island, by the steamer Richmond. We found the Richmond hare cutting firewood, *s she was out of ooal Wo gave her what ooal wo oould spare. We were not able to land at Curtis Island. We are now at work at Sunday Island, and hope to land on the email inlands when the weather moderates Cvr ■ is filand is j<i3t like White Island — it is an apiivo volcan>. We lay at anchor under it all night. Think we may be expected back about ?7tb. or 28 h..' 1

FOOTBALL MATCH.

EUWKE'S BAY v CANTERBURY.

Napier. August 20 It is " g and weather for the football math to-day. fne Canterbury men arrived thto morning. The local team aie very abronp, so a good much is expected. Holmore and Dow do not play. Tor. lesae and Donnelly take < heir places.

BULLEVANT V HERRING.

Timaru, Angnat 20. > This aaae, one for malloioui prosecution, oloaed at noon. The verdiob w\s for defendant to the coats m the middle scale The Judge returns to Ohriatohuroh to day.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alf on! Station for tbe week ending August 19th, 1387 ;—

A BRAVE MAORI BOY.

Auckland, August 19. A sad fatality haa occurred at Monganui Bluff, HokiiDgn. Two Maori children, brothers, aged five and six years, ware left alono m a wharf while the parents were away m tbe bosh. The clothes of the younger oaaght fire aooldeatally, and tho?e of the elder alsj ignited while trying to save the younger brother, The eldar brother jumped into a creek and ex tinguished hla burning clothing, and then ran back to assist hio younger brother, bat only arrived m time to see him burnt to death. The survivor was badly burned through his heroic effejrti to save his brother. .

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[RBUTtftt's TELEGRAMS - COPYRIGHT.]

NEW GUINEA.

London, August 18. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Henry Holland, Secretary for the Colonies, replying to a question, stated that British Sovereignty would be proclaimed over the territory of New Guinea, now under the Protectorate, as soon as the New Guinea Bill, proposed by Queensland, and adopted by the Conference held m London this year, had passed the Colonial Legis latures. Sir Henry Holland further stated that the questions relating to the pioneer settlers and traders of New Guinea would be reserved until the sovereignty was proclaimed, when it would be referred to administration. In answer to another question, the Secretary for the Colonies said the sanction of the Commons to the con tribution for the Australasian Naval force was not necessary, but he depre cated any refusal of such a vote, as it would surprise and dissatisfy the colonies.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Hungary fay :>ts having a distinct court at the Melbourne Exhibition.

CRUISERS.

The P. and O. Company will place three large new steamers at the disposal of the Government m wai time for an annual retainer of three thousand pounds each. They will also supply seven other vessels without a retainer.

HOME RULE.

Mr Gladstone has written a letter, m which he states that the election o Mr Brunner for the Northwich Division of Cheshire is evidence that the English people intend to concede Home Rule to Ireland.

THE BULGARIAN QUESTION.

It is reported that Bismarck states that Germany will leave Russia un fettered m dealing with the Bulgarian question, Austria m dealing with Servia, and England m settling Egypt.

BATHING FATALITY.

A fatal bathing accident is reported from Scarborough. Mr. Guy Broome, son of Sir F. Napier Broome, Governor of Western Australia, accompanied by the Rev. Arthur Newcome, was bath ing, when both gentlemen got into danger owing to the roughness of the sea. Mr Broome succeeded m getting ashore safely, but Mr Newcome was drowned.

WOOL AND WHEAT MARKETS.

The Antwerp wool sales opened yes terday. Good quality River Plate, wools have declined five centimes j in ferior sorts ten centimes. Australian wools will be offered to-morrow. The wheat market is quiet. New Zealand wheat, off coast cargo, has been sold at 29s o,d.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkoteb's telegrams— oopybiqht.] ) (Received August 20, 12.10 p.m.)

LIBEL ACTION.

Melboubitb, August 20. In a action brought by Rocket, Tompsitt and Co, against the proprie tors of the " Argus " for libel m refer ence to the importation of goods by plaintiffs, the Court has awarded the latter damages.

QUARANTINED.

Sydney, August 20 The steamer Tsiran which arrived yesterday from Hong I£ong, has been placed m quarantine m consequence of a modified case of smallpox on ; board, the patient being a Chinese boy.

RECIPROCITY TREATY.

Brisbane, August 20. Replying to a deputation, which waited upon him yesterday, the Premier strongly favored a reciprocity treaty between Queensland and Victoria.

CORRESPONDENCE.

. . . ■• # We do not' hoKl ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE RANGITATA SEAT.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir,— l see by to-day's "Times" and " Press" that it is stated that Mr Box on has rosig' ed m favor ot Mr W. S Maslia as a sandidate for the Rangitata seat. Will you kindly contradict this statement, as it. is the other way about. Mr Buxton 'is not the man after once having made up . bis mind to back out. I Yours, eto., ' Okb who knows. >--^> Tinwald, Angnwt. 20th. 1887.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

HM..B. Opal. ; auoklvnd, Aogast 30. H.M. S . Opal arrived this forenoon. , ; - i Criminal Sessions. There are already 25 oases on the list for the criminal session* on sth September* The Frisco Mail. - v Wellington, August' 2o. - Tao Wamkfl, with the FrUoo mill !• expected here at one o'olook this after*- -' noon. She takes on the southern portlos, .s laavin ; at twelrd o'olook t&mQttQW— morning. ' '■ * • ••' r '

ELECTION NEWS.

• 4 — £UriJBR, August 20. The Napier election is oieatlng great Interest and business is being fairly para lysed m consequence. Mr Iran* oommlttee met last night and over 200 war* present. It is expeo ci Mr Ormond will speak next week. Tbe N&pler roll will contain 2500 " names being 1009 m exoossof thepreriooV roll. - -••'■■ Wellington, AagaitSO. Mr Wm. Robertson, ironfoondfr, ' opposes Mr Fmher for Wellington Etst. ' Ha deolarea himself a Protectionist, and ' favors the land aettleniant'aoheoje ; but does not pledge himself to support any Ministry. . ,

THE WATERS CASE.

Wellington, August 19. ' Wm. Richard Waters was charged at the M *gls' rato'a Court this morning with' having on the Uth of Ootober, 1886,' whoa etnp". yed as ft servant of the Oily AdvdDoe and Deposit Company, -frandu leatly embezzled the sum of £100 reoejved by him ou aocouat of. the stld Company* Mr Edwards for prosecutor (Mr CUttell), said he did not propose to : go on with the proaeoutlon. Continuing, he said ha would like to say a fevr words regarding the prosecution as it was a matter of much public interest and .comment. He wished to Bay that the matters . upon whi6H,;tlhe proaecation relied were f ally before "his Honor Mr Justice Richmond m July last, when the whole matters were brought out m evidence. On 3rd August Mr Justioa Riohmond delivered a written judgment dealing with the very matters now con corned. This was public and open to the police, and every officer connected >wlth public justice m the colony. The matter had also been gone into at great length: before the Official Assignee, who had: rejected the proof of the City Advance' Company ia Waters' bankrupt estate. It had also been before luapector Brown, who had decided that the matter was not one for the police to pronccute m.- y-H* (Me Edwards) mentioned this because it might be Bald that this prosecution ought tociry tie matter out, whereat it had been before a j idge of the Supreme Court, the Official A«sigoee, the Crown Prose cutor, the police, and, he believed, the Colonial Treasurer, and they had deoided that the proßeoution was one which ojuld not be undertaken by the State, although, of course, a private person was able" to ptoaeoute. It suited Mr Oattell to go<« oertain length, and now it suited him td go no further, and, therefore," he hi 3 withdr&wa his (Mr Edwards') retainer. It would be found that m such oharges v obscene language and stealing little pieces of timber- Mr Skerrett, counsel for defence (inter* rupt ing), Bald he did not know how far hla friend wa« going. Mr Edwards said he was going on till he had finisher!. Cmtlnuing, he said it would be noticed that m these trifling cases the obief c ftiaers of police did their duty He did not say theso officers had failed m their duty, or suggest that Mr Justice Richmond bad not done his m not direoting a prosecution to be under* taken, or that the Official Assignee had similarly failed, but it was a public mis fortune that small offences should be punißhed with all the rigor of tha law, while great offences should remain hu punished. The Government should publish a "Guide for Criminals," to show that it was quite safe to rob great snmi by breaches of trust while, on the other hand, it would be better to keep their hands off little pieces of timber and to reftain from using obscene language m tht street. Be was not suggesting that Waters had boen guilty of an offence, but they found that the Official Assignee on the advice of Mr Bell, who acted, for the creditors, and Mr Travers, reject ei the proof of debt, and yet no proaeoutlon was undertaken by the colony. As far as the police were concerned he did not with to auggeßt that they had dope anything they ought not to have done. Inspector Brown had referred the matter to the authority over him, and must obey his instructions. In conclusion, Mr Edwards said he made these remarks beciuse the matter was one which would attract great public attention, and no doubt unless tho position of the prosecutor was fully un. derßtood be would be blamed for the withdrawal. Mr Skerrett for the defence, said the accused had not endeavored to burke enquiry. Ho had been here awaiting any attempt which might be made to invest! gate the charges. After brief remarks on the oase, the Magistrate said — '• I have now to dis» charge aocuaed upon this information, but it is right and proper that I should say that this ia only a discharge so far as tho information of Oattell is concerned. Tha fact that the police have not up to the present taken any aotion has been re ferred to by Mr Edwar Ja. This discharge will not debar them from taking action if they think the Interests of jast'oa require it." Aooused then left the Court,

A PARISIAN CRAFT.

4 The inhuman hypnotio experiment made reoently on a girl m a lton'i cftge at Paria appears to hafe had the itine stimulating tffect on the Fronoh wbloh the taßte of human blood ia laid to have on tigers and hvionaa, Every body m Franos bai begun to make ex. perimeDts, m evory village the hypno tieer grains francs and laurels, and m every Paris drawing r )om the aaooeiior of the thought.readur praotiojs on fair patients The experiments have, however, now been carried to Buch an' extent that they cease to be harmless diversions and are becoming a real danger, against which M. Le Roux, m one of his interesting letters ia the "Temps," raises the voice of ! warning. He points out that the " pro* fe*»ors " are common charlatan*, who m their experiments with member* of high* class soolety select some nervous girl or woman as their " subject." He oalic upon tha polios to interdiot these aeanoot , the rage for whloh has extended to Italy, Austria, and Germany;

THE ABHBUBTON GUABDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, I&S7



High Shade. m Date, high low San. State of weather. Saturday 31- 47' 72- Fine, S.W. Sunday 28- 60- 108- Fine, S.W. Monday 34* 60* 113- Fine, S. Tuesday 25* 61* 104. Fine, calm Wed'day 21- 64- 107- „ Thur'day 23- 63- 106- Fine, W. Friday 28* 71* 111* Fine, calm



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Holloway's Pills and Ointment.-— Some occupations tend to the development of oertain diseases, and those who toil as miners are particularly liable to rheumatism, lumbago, and other allied complaints. On the goldfields and copper mines Holloway'B remedies have been largely patronized by the workers to their very great advantage, and they oan be con* lidently recommended as invaluable remedies for inward congestion, spasms, and cramps m the bowels, and all those conditions of the lungs and liver to which those who work underground or m impure atmospheres are so peculiarly liablo. For cuts, bruises, sprains and stiffened joints, the aotion of Hollopay's Ointment is eminently healing and soothing, and a supply should |alwaya |bte|atfjband ia < owe of ueodf.! 1



SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTR4OT.— In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has. acquired all over the globe, we publish the following ; — Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editoral published m the "Clinical Record:" — "We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manu- factures *, the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to bo reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called "llofinod Extract of Eucalyptus " has made its appearanoo since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m oausing injurious effeots. That gentleman communicates at a mooting of the fljfe<jijaaj[ Society at Victoria, that a child Jiving at pil/,toy became most seriously indis- posed thiough ft u£o. In gnother oase a lady gtateg on the etrpnftt^ #/ # atatutory declaration that she suffer^ oruelly fr^m the effeots of the aamo concoction, To gvard th> high reputation of our manufacture we led warranted m exposing the abovo faots, aod desire the publio to exercise care and pre- oaotion when buying SANPEK and SONa.— (Adv.



Wanted WANTED Known. —That H M Jones is selling as cheap as ever. All kinds of Fancy Goods, &c, at lowest rates for cash . WANTED a steady Young Man ; one who can plough and will make himself generally useful. Apply "HJ " " Guardian " Office. 8 164 W "ANTED Known —Whangao Canes, Mikado Bustles, and Fancy Pouches can be had at Mrs Manhire's, Saunders' Buildings 8 165 "lirANTFD K- own. — That W. 0. VV 4 Davis, I- ruiterer, has a grand lot of Seville Oranges for Marmalade. A rec'pe given to each purchaser to make tho best of Marmalade at a little cost. 8 162 VTETANTISD Known.— Ladies' Black VV Cloth Mantles wo are selling at 3s 6d and 5s 6d. The wholesale priceß of these goods were 10b lid and 13s 6d (Juat opened. Come and secure one.) — About 300 Ladies' and Maids' Jackets and Ulsters, newest kinds, at ridiculous prices. Great Cash Sale, Melford Hoaae. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price dnrin^ sale. OBR and Alcokn's. WANTED Koown— Final Clearing Sale of the balance of onr Win- ter Drapery, 'ibis being oar Clearing out Sala, Good* will be Cheap for Cash only — H. O. Seobrs. Melford Honse. WANTED —The persoa who took my Colors (crimson jacket and cap, and blue sleeves), from the Ashburton Racecourse on sth August, to return the same to the Office of this paper. Anyone found m possession of them after tliis- notice will be prosecuted. — Gobdon P. Wood, Timarn. WANTED known that HATES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. WANTED Known—Our Great Sale is now on, come and judge for youraelves. ■ — H. C. tiEORKS, Melford Home. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool X am, reduced to 2« 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Obk & Alcoun's, Dissolution Sale. ri TANTKD to clear out— Boys' Tweed VV Suits, from 6s 61. Mena' Suits, from 21b. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and Aloobn'b. WANTED KNOWN — Contractors, Ploughmen, Carters, and the Pub- lio are requested to read carefully Mit- chell and Turner's new advertisement m this paper. Tho Goods are dow opened up, and first comers will find the best bargains. WANTED CASH— Moir's Oatmeal 251b8, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Driod Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beat Honoy, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Gutting do. 1b 6d. — James MoGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs, Scenery, and Catholic Subjects, Catholio Cards, good variety m Scraps, Novelties m Penwipera, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Orotcbct Cotton, Tranafera, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at jlrs MANaiRE'B Fancy Repository, Saund9rs* Buildings.



PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HO: CKATGHEAD has great plea , sure m InihnatiDg to tho Public of Ashbnrtoh and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried on under the etyle or firm of H and B. Crajghead. p EFERRING to the above, H. and E. Jti/ Cratohead beg to announce to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have jußt lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Seaeon, and hope by strict attention to business, first-class fit and workmanship, to merit a continuance of that patronage so liberally bestowed upon their predecessors. H. 4 E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, G 2 Tancred street, Ashburton WANTED Known. —That Andrew Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense redaction. \\7 ANTED Known.— That A. Orr is V V now selling Ladieß' Jackets at 5s lid to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and Cs 9d . WANTED Known.— That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, 6d.— A. Orr's Cheap Sale. WANrED Known.— A big Jot of Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d ; Children's Boots, Is to 2b 6d ; Gents Boots, 7s 6d to Us 6d ; Gents Shoes at 3s lid— A. Orr. "TITANTED Known.— Brussels Carpet V V at half price (being overstocked) Tapestry Carpets greatly reduced: One Lot of Remnants of Dress Goods at your own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d per doz— A. Ott'b Sale. WANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, 8e lid ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men's Suits, splendid quality, 30s; Shirt*, Is lid ; Men's Hats greatly leduced.— A. Orr's Cheap Sale. "YTTANTED Knoyn. -, Dreßßmakmg VV Department is now admirably worked ; style and tit tfnr giving the very highest satisfaction. Orr. <



TO FARMERS, GBAZIERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET for Grazing for Six Months, from l»t September, about 57 Acres of tho best land m the District, witbin 10 minntes walk of the Ashburton Post Office. Apply to B. M. CUTHBERTSOiN, . Solicitor, Havolock street R. S. BEAN, COAL AHB FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends that he is just discharging some of the celebrated KAITANGATA COAL CHEAPER and FAR CLEANER than NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, — MAL VEBN, WEBTPOKT, AND NEW- CASTLE COAL, Kainpoi Potatoes, &c. R. 8. BEAN, West street. TRY miPATMJK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE, TT-IRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON'S IV JAM is mado from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has boen gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the freßh fruft. KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most ddlicious preserve m the market. Do not be» persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and boo that you get it. TH« BEBT 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New. Season am L tho best.} ICAUTION* None 1b genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered 1W- Mark "Lord Nelson' m iho label S3 Kirkpatrick&Co. M4NTXFACTIJREBS,



"H H X PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CAIVTSRBIiPY BRANCH. r.ARii^'LD ISSS I 1000,00 UiiLirAlTtD 'iA'3/L' YOf StfffßtfrOLDCttS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THELOWJST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AOKNT, ASBBURTON s " -— — — — — • " " " ~~ " FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! THE WHOLE OF THE SALVAGE STOCK OF THE I Timaru Woollen Factory Has been benght by an Aehborton Firm for CASH, MITCH KuL and TURNER having made the above purchase, will offer Che whole BTOUK to the Aehbtvrton and Rangitata Blecto;o,and thrir Wives and Families, at enoh p ices m can saly be believed by a personal intoniew with the firm, and an inspection of the goods tnemselves. Now has come *be eharce for EVERYONE to encourage NEW ZEALAND INDUSTBIES, And that too, with boneflt to themselves alfo. The ab«re Grand Lot of GOODS will be unpacked and open for SALE cfaTHURSDi'" NEXT, when our Windows will show vhat marvellona BARGAINS can bo had m TWEEDS FLANNELS, BUGS, MAUDS, BLANKETS, SUITS, CLOTHING, &c, &c, All through the FIRB FIEND at Titnarn. Qaotatlonfl at* misleading, OOME ! SEE I ! and be CONVINCED. MITOHELLT& TURNEE, TANCBEJD STREET. ALBERT EGBERTS has fob sale,— Clovers, — BED, WHITE, COWGBASS, ALSYKE, and JBEFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT,? and RAPE. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, SEBDPEAB,'BEED,OATb (various kinds), GRLSHED BEANB PLOUGO|SHABES. I COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Ackccrledged to be THE LEST IN THE MABKET.



■ F. Ferriman. I FORD'S PATENT Scour and Lnng-Wonn Mixtare FOR SHEEP. A perfect cure f«.r Scour and Lung-Worm (which results fiom Scour). JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, Patentee. F. FEB3IIMAN, ASHBURTON. FOB SOBE THROATS AND CHEST AFFECTION USE Slesinger's. Condi Syrapl Manufactured by Mr Stinger for Forty vosrs. FOR Infants or Adults suffoing from Sore Thro*, Colds, Cughs, pain m the CbesN Loryr g tis, Bronchitis or Affections ol §?l w7 r g f r Hooping Cough it is a most effectual reme y. U contains oo naicotic, and th-rcf.rc ay be used by Children and Adults. F. FEBBIMAN, AGENT. "^^M RSE no.. fpuß following Certificate has been rectited JL by Mr S, Slcsinger, Veterinary bUXge °" Wellington City Tramways, •• Wellington, 23rd May, 1887. ••Ma Samuel Slesingbr, V.S., Dunedin. "Dear Sir,— l bave, as you are doubtless '"•MtS^kremt pleasure m recommending 'T£&?«£ sr ssssrs *-. assorted medicines. " l am, dear sir, *« Yours faithfully, " S. Smith, Manager." F. FEBBIMAN, AGENT. I EVERY MAN CAN BE HIS OWN HOR-E DOCTOR, By using SLESINGER'S PREPARATIONS, Aiyletailed below. FOR HORSES: »T«HE Colic or Gripe Drink.— Horses are X very liable to Colte or Gripe, a^d, if eglected, this complaint may m a few boors erminate m inflammation, strangulation, tympanitis, and death. This Colic Draught will give relief m lees than two hours, and often within ten minufes. The Embrocation.— For the treatment of Cvt c , Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders, Strains, Sprriru, Rheumatism, WinJgalls, Swellings, etc. If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take weeks to cure. The Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m mod health, relieving Hire-bound, Surfeit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, liver, e'c. The Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of Horses die for the want of these Powders, and the owner is none :he wiser for it ; and, unless a post mortem examination is mac, does not know that his Horse suffered from these reptiles. On all occasions, wheu the animal is poor, m low condition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing x worm, give one of tnese Powders n^ght and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Oln'ment is super'or to any other. After using it, the hair returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof OUs. — The chief cause of Lame- ness m Worses is some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause inflammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as inflammation ol the Bowels, Kidneys, Lung*, etc. These Oils, if used m time, will prevent or cure brittle Hoofs, Sandcracks, Contrac- tion, Qoittor, Canker. Corns, Thrush rr Fnsh, 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. Thi3 may be avoided by using this Oil d'ily, or two or three times a week. The G-ease Ointment. — For the cure of Grease, Crown Scabs, Rat-tail, Mallenders and Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES : The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given m other ailments. The Mange Ointments.— May be used for the Mange or any other Inflammatory Disea-cs of the Skin m the Horse or Dog. It may be mixed with four times its quantity of Neatsfoot Oil, being eas'er of application. By keeping a supply on hand, which cost« but very litre,, you can cure your Horses- yourself without the aid of a Veterinary Sur- geon. N.B.— Age does not affect the strength or quality of either medicine, (9* All the medicines are sold by - F. FEBBIMAN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Sole Agent. SLESINGEK'S Rheumatic Balsam. THE greatest discovery ever yet made for the relief of human sufferers from Mus- tnlar or Nervous A flee ion is SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. Of all the adverlised remedies and all the prescriptions from the medical faculty for the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Scia- tica, Tic Douloureux, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Strains or Sprains, Chilblains, or pains of any sort from the above affections, none have been so successful and effectual as SLESINGER'S RHEUMATIC BALSAM. And: wfcy * you will asV. Because there is no, nonsense about it. You are not asked to swallow so many pills or so many spoonfuls of mixture or draughts, 2, 3, or 4 times a day, or every ether day; or to use hot, cold, shower, or Turkish Bath' ; or to take or avoid this, that, or the other food ; or to drink only such and such fluid, and not to drink anything else ; or to tke such and such exercise, etc., etc. No ! Slesinger's Rheumatic Balsam sequires no such stipulatioa 1' Eat and drink accor in(j to your own good sen c, and if you only use the Balsam as directed on each bottle, m one day, aai even m less time, or after one or t,wo app'icalronF, you are relieved torn, your, pain aad sufferings, and you will bfcess tine invent r of the Balsam. Furthermo-e, you are rot asked to repeat the dose, that is to say, to 1 uy another bottle or another box of pills. No ! nothing of the sort is wanted. One bottle, although small m appearance, but large m its efiect, is qg ute: te sufficient m the worst of case?, und often rrom 20 to 100 drops, according to the surface of the complaint, is sufficient fo' a cure. CERTIFICATE. xm ci • tr o oray PlacA Du wd«nu Mr fclesmgej, V.S., Hope Street. Dear Sir,- X have much pleasure m atwontv ' ing to you that, after having used you* Rhen~ nitic Balsam m cases of Neuralgia* Acute, and Chronic Rheumatics, 1 have found it I really a useful remedy. I have, therefore, no hesitation m recom- mending the same for the above-mentioned* cases. — Yours, etc., C. N, REIMERi Surgeon. ' F. FEBBIMAN, AQENT