THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls oloaeatth* Ashburton Post Office follows : —

For Ohrlstohnroh and North at 6 a,m 0.80 a.m,, and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &0. , at 10. 30 a. m and 6 p.m. dally. For Dunedra,Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, 3©ldßtrea m . Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, vad Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 km. and 4.30 p. m «%ily. foe Timara and South, at 10 a.m., and ,' 30 p.m., dally. For Greenstreet and Aahburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.80 a,m.

For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, ana turdays, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aahton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemington, on Monday*, Wednei tars, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.80 a.m.

Malls arrive »t the, Ashburtou Post floe — Jtom Ohrlstohurch and Rakaia at 10.15 • m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &a at 10.15 t, and i 35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin «-dd Intermediate places 5.3? *%m. daily, » rrom Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 6.80 p.m daily. From Greenstreetand Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and S%turdayo, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 5 p m. from Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oeedaya and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a. m. dally. From Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun. days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburaton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1887. THE CANADIAN FISHERY DIFFICULTY.

For years past there have been from time to time little unpleasantnesses cropping up between British America and the United States on the subject of the fisheries, the fishermen of New foundland and Canada resenting the poaching of Americans on their cod banks and other fishing grounds. These have occasionally led to pretty strong ! diplomatic correspondence between London and Washington, but hitherto all difficulties have eventually been ad justed m a friendly manner. Tbe seizure, m May last, of an American smack, the David Adams, for a breach of the Canadian fishery laws has, how ever, led to a much more serious mis understanding as between the United States Government and the British and Canadian authorities, and on the one hand we read of fishing vessels going to sea with armed crews, obviously with the view of en forcing vi et armis the supposed rights of either side and on the other that Congress has passed a law of reprisals upon Canada, authorising the exclusion of Canadian vessels from American ports and prohibiting Canadian railway cars, loaded with goods, from crossing the American frontier. The debate upon the Bill m the Senate produced some very violent speeches, the Canadians being accused of having been guilty of "outrages and inhu manities that would disgrace the Fiji islanders," and Senator Ingalls com plaining that the measure did not go far enough — he being willing to go to war with England to obtain redress. An exchange says that— s " People need not alarm themselves about the fiery utterances of Senator Ingalls, as m all his speeches, even on the most trivial matters, he uses the most extravagant language." But it is admitted that "he is a good speaker, and com mands a certain influence m Con gress," while it may be added that it is significant that tbe Bill was adopted by the Senate almost unanimously, the voting being 46 to 1. It is thus evi dent that the feeling of the Chamber on the subject is very strong, and n is to be hoped and expected that the Canadian Government, and the Im perial authorities, to whom is the ulti mate appeal, will make every allowance for the American view of the situation, and endeavor to approach the solution of a difficult question m a friendly and conciliatory spirit. Mr Frye, of Maine — the State m which reside the fisher men most nearly concerned on the side of America — warns England that " she is following a course warranted to In ing her into trouble," and it is perfectly true that history has plenty of examples of a much smaller dispute than the present developing into a casus belli. But, for all that, we do not believe, de spite the angry words of American orators, who are always prone to a little spread-eagleism, that there is the least danger of the dispute developing into hostilities between the t\ro great English-speaking peoples, and are glad to see that the American press treats the subject temperately, and, indeed, ridicules the strong language used by some of the senators. Still it would be a thousand pities, nay a great calamity, if the irritation of Cousin Sam should be allowed to deepen into enmity, or even to bring about an estrangement between two peoples whose ties of blood, race, religion and language should make them the fastest friends and the firmest allies, and it is to be hoped that an inter national commission will speedily be appointed with a view to revising the Treaty of 18 18 and putting this ques tion of fishing rights and privileges on a clearer and more satisfactory footing. It has been well suggested that the Commissioner to be chosen on the part of the British Government should be some distinguished negotiator of experience, and it has been pointed out that no better selection could be made than that of the Marquis of Lome.

Holloway's I'ihva and Ointment. — The eombinedi 11 effects of overcrowding, seden tary occupations, and monotony of life are only too well-known to those who have to paßs the bei part of their lives labouring m faotoriea aud crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement weakens tho general health and induces ohronio constipation, indigestion, and various forms of skin diseases. Holloway's remedies are of priceless value to persons of this alass, for they can be used without entailing lots of woik, being purely vegetables m their composition, and conse quently act without harshness on the most delicate system. Tho experience of more than forty yeara prowi that no means surpass Holloway's remelies for curing bad legs, bad brjasts, piles, and wounds of all Wadi.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We understand that the Fisk Jubilee Singers have definitely arranged to visit Ashburton at a date shortly to be announoed.

We are requested to remind shareholders m the Templar Hall Company that the advertised meeting takes plaoe m the Hall at 7.30 this evening, and also to state that tenders for the purchase of the property are olosed.

Mr Duncan Wright's Evangelistic Service last night attraotedj by far the largest auidenoe he has y«t had m the Presbyterian Ohuroh, the building being well filled m all parts, and the after meeting also being availed of largely, as by far the greater portion of those present remained to the_ close of thii servioe. Sankey'a hymn 393, •' I will sing of my Redeemer," was sung very heartily at the opening of the service, and Mr Wright after* wards sung a solo "Room for all" with chorus by the people, and then addressed them from the words " Why not to-night,' this being sung by the choir as a ohorus, and also serving as a text for the Evangelist, who spoke very fervently and to the point, his remarks having visible effeot on many pre sent. To-night's service will be the last one for this week, as Mr Wright meets the Wakanui people m the ohuroh there on Saturday evening, but he will eonduot his dosing eervioe here on Monday night, also preaobing specially to men on Sunday night at the usual hour, when all are invited.

Residents m the Mount Somers district will be sorry to see by what transpired at the meeting of the County Counoil to-day that a serious and apparently fatal hitoh has occurred m connection with the carrying out of the projeoted Mount Somers tramway. It is held by the Crown lawyers that the terms of seotion 21 of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Aot do not authorise the taking of signatures instead of a poll m parts of a district, and that the word district; must be taken to mean m this case ths whole county. Consequently the money will not be available at anyrato until after the matter has been referred to Parliament, when m all pro bability the diffioulty will be removed by legislation. .

In the Supreme Court, ;Christohuroh, on Wednesday, at a Banco sitting, before His Honor Judge Johnßton, Mr. J. M. Twomey, the proprietor of the " Temuka Leader," was called upon to show cause why an attachment should not issue against him for having com mented on the case Ivess v Kerr, which is an aotion for libel, brought Jby Mr Ivess, of the " Timaru Herald," against E. G. Kerr, of the "South Canterbury Times." Mr Twomey filled an apology for the contempt of Court, and his Honor made an order for payment of costs as between solicitor and oliont.

Insuranoe Companies doing business m this colony have beon and still are having a very lively time of it, fires being aa frequent as ever. The Ashburton district is not be* bind other parts of the colony m helping to reduce the dividends. A few days ago Mr James Moßohan, of Kyle, had four staoks of grain destroyed. The staoks were insured for £80. On Tuesday Mr Colin Campbell, Hinds, lost four stacks of wheat, and about the same time, Mr Fitzgerald, of Dromore, had two stacks of oats and two of wheat destroyed. On Monday or Tuesday Mr Adam Jackson, of Ealing, lost three stacks of wheat* All the grain destroyed was insured m different offices. This afternoon Sergeant Felton received a telegram from the Hinds stating that the hotel there was on fire and burning furiously.

The Wellington correspondent of the " Press " says that Mr Walter Johnston and Mr Jollicoe have both declined to Btand for Te Aro. Ho adds: — "There are, however, three certain candidates— Mr Travers, the well-known barrister and ex-Minister, who formerly represented Wellington; Mr Eraser, the Temperance candidate, who ran Mr Johnston close at the last eleotion ; and Mr Nancarrow, ox-Inspector of Machinery. My own impression is tbat the oontest will be between Mr Travers and Mr Fraaer, although Mr Nancarrow is very confident on the strength of a casual promise made to him ; but as Mr Fraser will poll a temperance blook vote, he may pull through should there be muoh splitting between Mr Travers and Mr Nancarrow, otherwise I think Mr Travers has the beßt show."

The other day a horrible 'acoident occurred at the Paris Zoological Gardens. A hippopo tamus went " mad " and attaoked its keeper, who was oleaning its cage. Help oame when it was too late. The enraged river horse had olosed with him and severed his oarotid artery with one stroke ot the teeth.

It is said that France is only making Germany an excuse for preparing for war, and that her real object Is to Btrike a blow at England m Egypt.

The war soare hdß taken hold of tbe editor of tbe "Feilding Star," who adviseß the militia to hold itself m readiness to be called upon to defend the oolony within the next few months or even weeks.

The Endeavor Inlet Antimony Company have sent a speoial envoy Home to float a large oompany m the London market to work the mine. Tbe antimony is reported to be tbe best plaoed on the English market.

The "Dunedm Herald" saya that the Easter Enoarapment this year at St Andrew's, South Canterbury, promises to bp of singular interest to Volunteers. There will be two Brigades. The Northern Brigade comprises the North Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Oaraaru districts, under the command of Lieut- Colonel Bailey ; the Southern Brigade com prises the Dunedin, Southland, and Lakes districts, under the command of Lieut-Colonel Wales.

» The " Taranaki Herald" writes :— The tide of settlement whioh we have frequently com. mented on of late has, if anything, set m with more vigor recently, and there is muoh enquiry from outside for Taranaki land. Even the lees superior olass of holdings are going off rapidly, and m several parts of the distriot land which has been lying tenantless has found ocoupants, and will contribute to the increase of our imports.

The best medicine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, oolds, influenza, cto. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patronß. Bead the oftioial reports that aooompany eaoh bottle. We have no ocoasiou to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-Qeneral for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibi tion, Amsterdam— all of these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various oases treated at the clinio of Sohultz, M.D., Professor, eto:— "C.B., 24 years old; oon. gestional abscess on the thigh. Inoisions made m two plaoes. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days ,ater, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, decomposed oharaotor. Tho tem perature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed, and on its place wore made during the daytimo ' repeated irrigations with Euoalypti Extraot. Tho offensive foeter disappeared very Boon, the fever abated within a few days, and tho patient recovered after tho lapse ef several weeks. In this instance we mußt not lose sight of the faot that the latter treatment wed tbo pitient'B \ife.~[M\b,

SPORTING.

[rEUTER's TBLEGRAM8 — COPYRIGHT.]

Sydney, Maroh 17. The following hones have forfeited for the Gold Gup :— Barrilda, Trident, Vol cano, Hexham, Toorale, Pinkie, Lancer, Silvermine, Acolyte, Rufns, Unoas, Dun lop, Recall, and Stornaway. Nelson is first favorite for the Oup.

Napier, Maroh 18. I The total amount of stakes m oonneotlon with the Hawkes Bay Autamn Meeting to be paid to-morrow is £2622. Bobbet takes £503, Stick and Oanary £370, Daring the last ten days there hav6 been six days racing. Over £22,000 passed through the totalizator and the ten per cent deduotlon showi what the people paid for the use of the machine. The delegates of several metropolitan raoirtg clubs have held two mebtlngß re the 1 totaltsator, but the proooedings have not \ been disclosed.

THE ATTEMPT ON THE CZAK'S LIFE.

[SPBCI&LTO r&BSS ASSOCIATION.]

London, Maroh 16

Particulars of the attempted assas sination of. the Czar show that the bystanders seized the student who was preparing to place a bomb on the pave ment just as the Czar and Czarina were expected. A second student who had a bomb concealed m a bag was seized whilst trying to escape. It is reported that a woman was arrested having a bomb concealed m her muff. On the attempted outrage being revealed to the Czar, he burst into tears.

A constitutional conspiracy has been discovered among the provincial nobi lity and army. It is feared that the plotters favor the adoption of a Pan slavist policy. M. Karaveloff has been arrested.

THE TONGAN AFFAIR.

LREUTER'S TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT ] Svdnby, Maroh 17. The Lubeck has arrrived from Tonga bringing news that King George has prohibited the Rev Mr Moulton from holding services. He has also closed the college. Seven hundred and fifty Wesleyans have gone over to the Free Church, fifty being sent to Fiji and Mallicola, one of the New Hebrides Islands. Miss Baker and young Mr Baker are recovering from their injuries, arid will shortly visit Sydney, It is stated there is a scarcity of provisions on the islands.

VOLUNTEER COURT MARTIAL IN AUCKLAND.

[Phiss Association.]

AuomiND, Muroh 15. ' In connection with the resignation of the Ponsonby Rifles, Captain McDonald tendered his resignation, and that of Lieutenants Martilla and Palmer, to Colonel Lyon, but he declined to reoeire them, and referred Captain McDonald to Lieutenant-Colonel Mahon, the ofEcar commanding the battalion, aa being the proper persona to {receive them. The i latter officer refused to aocept them, bot placed tbe officers under arrest. At a stormy meeting of tbe No. 2 Battalion Garrison Band one of the prominent officers was called on to resign, m order that an attempt might be mado to restore harmony.

(SPSCIAL TO CHRIST CHOBOU TELEaRArH) Auckland, March 17. Yoluntoer matters are getting earioae hero. The reoont dlssatisf action at Colonel Mahon's marching at the head of a prc oeealon m fall uniform has extended to several companies. No. 3 Battalion paraded on Wednesday night, and a Volun teer appeared withont uniform. He stated that the Color-Sergeant of his Company told him that the men were about to dis band. A conference of superior offioers was held, and dolor-Sargent Power of the Veteran Rifles, was placed under arrest, and stripped of his armß,pendlng a court martial.

Colonel Lyons will bold a Court of In quiry concerning the arrested officers. The oharge is laid under seotion 174, In regard to discipline. Tbe sitting of the Court of Inquiry and Its decision are looked forward to with 00 raider able In terest.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Rbuter's Telbobamb— Coptright)

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

[SPECIAL 10 PRESS ASSOCIATION ]

London, March 16. Canada will celebrate the Queen's Jubilee concurrently with England.

DUAL OWNERSHIP.

It is reported that Gorernment in tend to abolish dual ownership of land m Ireland.

THE PASTOR OF SCOTS CHURCH.

The Rev Mr Lees, the new Pastor of Scots Church, Melbourne, sails to day by the Austral.

A DENIAL.

The statement recently made that Russia bought designs from the chief draughtsman of the Chatham Dockyard has elicited a denial from the Govern ment of that country.

AN ASSAULT CASE.

The "Sportsman" and "Evening News" both make reference to the assault said to have been committed m a Sydney hotel on Barnes, the English professional, by a well-known Sydney cricketer. The papers suspend judg ment until further particulars are re ceived.

AFGHANISTAN AFFAIRS.

» Oalcctta, March 16

Fearing a complication from internal discord m Afghanistan, the Indian Government intend to station a British observing force on the Pisheen frontier.

THE ITALIANS IN AFRICA.

Bomb, Maroh 16 General Gene, Commander of the Italian forces m Africa, has been re called.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, March 18. The dogs belonging to Fryer's Oircner, whioh were not permitted to land, owing to the quarantine laws, were shipped by the 5.9. Walrarapa to. day for Melbourne. In reference to James Simpson, who disappeared from Cambridge suddenly, the search parties have not found the slightest trace of him. He had the keys of the safe m Lewis and Simpson's store when he left. The safe* has been opened and everything found straight. His life is Insured m the Australian Mutual Provident Soolety for £500 and m the Mutual of Victoria for 1750 guineas. Wellington, iMaroh 18. Jin Information has beeu laid against Frank M. Willmot, manager of the Opera Hause, charging h'm with making a false declaration m a claim for enrolment, to the effect that he had resided within the Te Aro eleotoral district for the pre vious ten mnnths. Spurious sovereigns are m circulation. A printed dooament has beem circulated among Civil Servants relative to pro motion and salaries. The general effect is to out down salaries on promotion so as to gradually lower the gross amounts paid m that way, and to indicate that m future £600 a year will be the maximum salary of heads of departments. John Jackson, an old soldier, whom In mistaken kindnees the Benevolent Com mittee helped off to Qreymouth last week, has beeu brought baok and sentenced to foor months' imprisonment for robbing his landlord at Master ton. While the steamer Oro wait! was abreast of Cape Lambert at 10. 45 last night a large meteor was seen descending m a north easterly direotion. It dropped into the sea at a distance of about three or four ships' lengths from the steamer, causing a great hissing noise as it entered the water. Oam 4RU, Maroh 18

The agricultural sututios for the county show that tbe yield of wheat this year U estimated at 743,163 buthelt ; of oats, 698,563 bushels ; of barley, 20,532 bushels ; and of po atoes, 19,604 tous. With the exception of barley, all these | yields are nearly twice as large as last 1 year. Dcwbdin, Maroh 17. , From a return of. tbe rateable value of rateable property under tbe Charitable Aid Board, it appears that there is a de crease iv the capital value m the united Otago distriot m counties of £1427 com pared with previous year, and In boroughs there is an increase of £23,460. For two years the Secretary of the Education Board has received at irregular intervals anonymous letters enclosing £1, containing no directions as to what is to be done with it. Another was received to-day, making £9 received m this manner.

THE SARGESON CASE.

Oasiartt, Maroh IT. The change" acatnst Agnes Sargeson for the murder of her infant obild was con oluded to-day The circumstances are that the remains of a child were found buried m the yard behind the house that prisoner, lived m. The prisoner had removed from the house, telling the neighbors that Mrs fieott, of the Taieri, had called and taken the child away. The evidence disclosed the fact that no suoh person lived at the place mentioned. The remains found were much mutilated, but owing to their ad vanced state »>f decomposition, very little evidence could be gleaned from the post mortem. The doctors could not agree as to the cause of death ; but the doctor who attended the child fonr or five daps before its d'lßappearance, m evidence said it could not live, aa it was dyiag when he Baw it. The plea set up was that the ohild died a natural death, and that the mother had buried it m the yard, the mutilation being caused by the spade m burial. A verdict of " Not Guilty " was returned.

CORN EXCHANGE

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, 18th Imt :— There is no improvement to note m the grain markots. Shipping orders are not plentiful, and storage m Lyttelton is be coming limited. The condition has much improved, but still rejections are very common. The best conditioned Tuscan ia being taken up for shipment to London, but other varieties are being held m store or taken into our local mills. Wheat — Tuscan maintains its premier position by fully a penny per bushel, rates for primo beinp 3s 4d to 3s 4£d ; Pearl and Hunter's, 3s 3d to 3s 3£d. Second qiality is not m favor. Many lines are being taken up for chicken wheat at prices varying from 2s 9d to 3s ; broken wheat soils at 2s 6d to 2s Bd, with little offering. Oats— The market has been fairly busy. Considerable sales of heavy short feed have been taken up on the basis of Is 9d f o.b, for shipment to London, Sydney, and the North Island. Tho orders, how ever, are now pretty well completed, so we may expeot a lull for a week or so Milling lines are scarce, and are well I worth Is lOd for bright, clean, heavy Canadians. The long descriptions are mostly taken up lor local consumption at Is 6d to Is gd.

Beans have but little enquiry. Pe>i8 — Prussian blues are offering at 3s 3d, but buyers are not anxious to speculate m the absence of orders. Feed kinds are worth 2s 7d to 2s 8d for local purposoa.

Grass Seed— This mnrkefc is exceedingly weak. Orders to hand have been all executed, aud holders are not anxious to add to Ihoir present stocks. Prices remain at 2s 3d to "39 for farmers' parcels-^ Cocksfoot is dull, 3sd being the best price, except for machine dressed, which is quoted at s£d to 4d. Dairy Produce — This market shows no improvement Butter is being quoted at from 5d to Ciin small lots. Choese has no outside demand, and prices are nominal at 4d to sd.

The above prices ara those paid to farmers and for delivery f.0.b., sacks extra.

EXPLORING THE ANTARCTIC

At the ordinary general meeting of the Victorian branch of the Royal Geographi cal Soolcty of Aoatralaßla, held recoutly 4 the joint committee on Antarctic explora tions (acoording to the " Argua ") pre aonted a progress report. They stated that they tad recaived letters from gentle men connected with the whaling interest m Europe confirming the Committee la the impression that that the North Sea fisheries, which have long been falling, wore now nearly profitless, Admiral Om maney was strongly of opinion that only the Mother Country could adequ»tely equip and conduct a suitable scientific ex pedition to the AnUrctio regions, vrhfoh mmt be naval, bub he regarded with favor the proposal of &n Australian pioneer expedition m a stoam whaler, and thought that the results might be ex tremely valuable. There would be plenty of time to carry out this idea. Captain Gray or Sir A. Young might be indaoed to undertake a whaling expedition to the South Polar Seas, and ■ to parry jjblthor two or three oompetent observers, Tur ing this view,the Committee rocommondod the Government to advertise for tenders, for a bonus, to bo given to any oteam whaler which would oarry a few aoientifio passengers, ft id bring to Melbourne Ant&rotlo products of a certain value, be sides effecting . a landing on the mainland near Mount Erebos. Tho report was re ceived wild applause, and Barou von Mtiellnr uxpretßed the hopa that the work Of esulorat|ou wpyld by begun tIJM ?eap.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— FRIDAY. (Before MrH.O S. Baddaley, R.M.) OITIL OASES. G. Scott v H. Oookann, claim £1 10s for hire of buggy— Judgment for the amount olaimod with coßte. Matheson vSoramers, claim £45 I3i 9d Mr White for plaintiff, and Me Wilding for defendant.— This wag a olalm for com* niiß9ion on sales made by plaintiff si manager of Messrs H. J. Wood aad Go's Ashburton baslnesa.—- Mr Wilding oom piained that the plaintiff had not specified tha goods sold on which ho claimed commission. — Mr White replied. that It wonld bo impossible to give full | details m oonseqaenoe of the peouliar way In which the defendant's firm kept books, —Weekly statements of Hales had been submitted to Mr Somtnera, whose objaofc In objecting appeared to him (Mr Whits) to be to keep Me Matheson In Ashburton at his own expanse for a few more weeks. —His Worship deoided to allow the eat* to stand over till later In the day, stating at the time that he thought it a proptt oaie for arbitration v W. Sharp v Lancaster, olalm £4 15s 6d for some tools whloh plaintiff left la de« fendant's charge, *♦ when In trouble with the police,"— Mr Outhbertson for plaintiff, and Mr Purnoll, for defendant. — W« Sharp deposed that defendant had taken charge of the tools. When plaintiff had got over " his trouble " he applied and obtained some of the tools from Lancaster, who said he did not know where the othen were. Lancaster further required the plaintiff to pay £1 for meat and threatened to give him m charge If he oame "bother ing about the shop," H's Worship pointed out that plaintiff himself had not deposed to any refusal ou defendant's part to deliver up the tools, la cross-examlna* tioh it was shown that plaintiff wa« arrested on some charge while working at defendant's house, and left some of his tools there In the "hurry of his departure." Lancaster told the plaintiff he could oome and get his tools— Thos. Kitchen, who was working at de* fendant'a house when Sharp wat arrested, deposed that Sharp had authorised him to get the tools. He went to Lancaster who did not refuse to give up the tools, but oVjeotlon was made fay defendant* daughter to do oo when witness oalled for thorn.— His Worship m non-suiting the plaintiff, with Court costs aad lOi 8d pro* fessbnal fee, said the evidence of the pMatiff indicated a desire on Sharp's part v > make Lancaster pay for tools whloh he had never deolined to give up. Mr Oathbertson Informed the Banoh that plaint ff had misled him In the Instruc tions. ..

B'adahaw v. Jaokson, claim Cl lla 61 for work dene— Mr White, fv*r defen dant, said the defence was that plaintiff had never been authorised to do any work for Jackson. — The evidence showed that the work had been done for defendant 1 ! son, who was working as a servant fot his father iv a shop at Tinwald. Defendant had never authorised bis son to employ the plaintiff — His Worship, while agreeing with Mr White as to the law of the oave, said the olatm should, without doubt, be settled be tween the father and son. The father had eeen the man working on the pro perty, and if ho did not intend to pay him should have said so. In equity and good conscience he would give jadgraeut for the amount claimed.

J. W. Moßae y Beerton, olaim £5 for board, and money lent on an order.-^-Me Orisp appeared for the plaintiff— -J. W. MoKaa deposed that defendant stayed at his hotel for about a fortnight. He aiked for Borae money, and plaintiff finding out that he was "good enough," advanoed £2 lOj cash, the balance being for board. Defendant gare plaintiff an order on the manager at Laghmor Station for £5 m, settlement of the debt, bat the order had not been paid, the manager alleging at the reason that the defendant had re pudiated it. — Defendant denied that plaintiff had advanced him any money. Be further asserted that Moßae had got him to aign the order while m a state of iotoxioation. Judgment vraa given for the amount claimed and ooßts

Matherson v. Somers. — This case was " resumed by Mr White, who gave partiou i lars of the claim. These showed that ( plaintiff had been engaged by the defen dant, through a friend, a Mr Hinchcliff, at J a salary of £2 a week and commission on goods sold. The salary had been paid , from time to time, but defendant now repudiated the claim for 5 per cent. . commission. In bis letter to HinchclifE , it was shown that Mr Sommers estimated the commission to be worth about £l 5s . a week, and promised, if Mr Matherson Slea c ed him, to set him up m business, m February 18th defendant dismissed the plaintiff, although no complaint had evtt been made Against him. — J. A Matheson deposed that defendant's letter to Hinch> cliff had been handed to him, and he had wired to Somroera accepting the offer. In November ho wrote asking for payment of the commission, but got no reply* Afterwards he sent m a detailed account for commission up to January 31st with a letter, to which defendant replied asking Matheson "to reflect," and saying that the commission claim was a mistake, Subsequently he endeavored to purchase the business, which Sommers was williag to sail, but after seeing his father at Timaru, decided not to do so. Sommera knew of the trip to Timaru before witness left Ashburton, but when he returned and informed defendant of his inability to purchase, defendant complained of his leaving the business without permission, and wrote out a notice of dismissal. Tho only other ground of complaint against witness was an alleged mistake on an order received from the Ashbarton Woollen Company, by which Sommers asserted the firm had lost about £7. With the £2 and . commission witness's salary would be under £3 5a a week, cer tainly not too much for the work,— Mr Wilding cross-examined the plaintiff at length reapooting his previoos salary, oustom of charging cummtaalon, and the' amounts charged for oredit and cash sales: also as to what business ha had succeeded m getting m certain lines, such as papa* bags, printing, etc la reference to thft al'eged mistake m printing 50 blanket pnttern books for the Wool! an Company, the plaintiff deposed that he gave expliolt directions as to the binding and the mli tako was not through any fault of his — P. W. Hufcton, bookseller, Timiru, de poßed that from his knowledge of the plaintiff he considered a salary of £4 • wees a fair thing. He had never beard of suoh an arrangement as allowing oom« mission m addition to salary.— Hugo Friedhnder the next witness oalled did not appear —Mr White, In reply to His Won hip, elected not to take out a warrant and closed Ha case.— Mr Wilding con. tended that there was no evidence to prove that the sum olnlmed was due for com* miision, Plaintiff himself admitted that the rate hid been left to Mr Sommers, who n>|ght ox it at a farthing m the £.— Mr White, In reply, referred the Court to the original latter to Hinchollff In* whioh Pommers engaged Matheaon. The oom mission was thereto estimated by the best judge, the proprietor cf the business, at from 20s to 25 j a week and strange to saj the amount charged came to £1 43 8d a week His Worship decided to hear the wholt of the evidf nc,fl, 0. 0. Somra^rs, the defendant, deposed that immediately after writing to Htnon* cliff, he wrote dlreot to Matheson at Dunedin, offering him £2 * week, with commission on oertaln lines of goods, viz., brown paper, pap 3r bags, printing, bookbinding and engraving, and ha thonght pianos. The oommiasion offered waa principally based on the expectation ot getting gorUtu »<jd tfja

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY; MARCH 18, 1887!



p*LWAY TIME TABLE , T«irNflAaßivßATABnßT3RToif— FrnmOhriHt- oharoh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Danedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (oxprees). From Mount Somere, 10.5 i.m Tunis Leiti Abhbubtoh— For Christ* ehnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.87 p.nu. (expreßß). For Dunedin and Bonth, 10.29%.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somera, 5.5 p.m



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Bpecial advertisements. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and O. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of Timaru, and John A. Caygixi,, of Aih- bnrton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of "White, Oaygilland Oo." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money t* lend In any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 BOOTS. BOOTS. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE OF LADIES', GENTS' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS. AJDRBW ORR HAS SECURED THE GREATEST BARGAIN IN BOOTS Ever offered to the Ashburton Public. 1Q TKUNKS OF BOOTS -j A Value £315, landed cost, purchased for the buih of £210. Theao Goods were sent to the order of a firm on tho West Coast, but that firm was not m a position to take them up when they urrivod — hence the Bargain. Two Trunks Ladies' Boots, 3s lid .per pair, usually 6s lOd Two Trunks Ludieß' High Leg Lace Kid, 7b 6d, usually 10a 6d One Trunk Gents' Best Canvas Shoes, strapped, 5a Gd, usually 10u 61 One Trunk Ladies' French Shoes, at 10s I»d, usually 14s 9d One Trunk Ladies' Lome Shoes, 6b 6d, usuully 10s 6d Two Trunks Ladies' Victoria Boots, 5b Pd, usually 9s 6d One Trunk Ladies' Lasting Shoes, mock button, 5s 6d, usually 8s Cd Two Trunks Gents' Lome Lace French Shoes, 12s Gd, usually 16a Gd One Trunk Ladies' Patent Slippers, 3a Oil, usually 5b Gd One Trunk Gents' E.B. Boots, 110 6d, usually 10s Gd One Trunk Ladiea 1 Calf Leather Slippers, 2b Gd, usually 3b 9d One Trunk Girls' E.S. Boots, Is lid, usually 3b lOd Three Trunkß Children's Boots, assorted, Is Gd to 3a 9d ANDREW ORR.



Wanted. WANTED— Teams for Carting Grain John Grigo, Longbeacb. 3 109 WANTED Known— For cheap drapery go to H. O. Seoeks' Genuine Clear* ing Sale. Fresh barg*ins jast opened. Melford House, Ea«t street. WANTKD known— l have jaot opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. M7AJNTSD Active Girl about 15, for T V housework. Small family. Kofer- ences required. Apply A. 8., Poet Oftice. 3J05 WANTED to Rent Six-roomed House, with garden and few acres of Land, not far from town. Apply Y.Z., Post Office, Aahbutton. 3 106 T7VURNITURE— To meet the times, W. JO DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now Belling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5b ; Spring Couches, £1 ss. Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. TINCOURAGE \ OOAL TNDUSTRY ih Li AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FBOM THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST BELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Ihousands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Jvercoate, Waterproof Coats and Leggi-ge m great variety Hats, compn's'ng every new Btyl© worn 'JhiJUron'B Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford aegatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags n he oelcbrated WERTHEIM SRWING MACHINE. Time Payments, tH t V, CLOTHING FACTOR?, BUfIT BTBIIT. ' -



Busness Notices. Victoria House* IN Consequence of Rec^uis'te AH cations to Premises, which will afEord greater feciliti' s for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Beiiuce our ftock within the next few weeksl I arge «nd liberal Reductions aronow made m every Department Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to'enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPER 3, CLOTHIERS, &a, East and Tuncred streets, Ashburton. DIPPING SEASON, 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL mHESE DIPS uaed together In equal proportions gave the highest aatlafactlon last L Seaion, aa Is evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can be seen at the The Glyoerlne Dip la the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip la the most durable In the Wool, and will keep sheep olean longer than any other yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfect Dip, and keep any ordinary floofe of sheep olean the whole season. They combine highly nutrltlou* and stimulating propertiea, aa well na lasting qualities. They are certain killers of Ticks, their egga ; L!oe, their ova ; and all parasites infesting the akina of Sheep. For very louay and filthy Jongwool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE ts reoom mended, being the raoat lasting m its effeota. Testimonials prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have come m at shearing with perfectly olean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully glossy . PRIOE— 3s 66. PER GALLON, OR £3 10a PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH. H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. W- PATCHING TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OP ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Linee. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed . Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HERE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attends* to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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