The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1888. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

A matter of some importance to those who take an interest in agriculture in its more scientific forms, was brought up in the House at the beginning of this month by Mr Ballance who asked the Minister of Education whether he would i during the recess obtain information in j detail respecting the system of agricul- I tural education in Ireland, which has recently been introduced into the ele mentary schools, where children are taught tbe principle of agriculture and horticulture on school farms and gardens. Very farorable notices of such a system of experimental agricultural education have come to hand and it is to be hoped fuller information will be available before next session. Professor Saunders, of Canada says, in a recent report, that from forty-five thousand to fifty thousand children are annually examined in Ireland as to their proficiency in agricultural studies, and that about half that number have suc ceeded in gaining passes for proficiency in this branch. The Albert Agricul tural Institute, at Glasnevin, besides carrying on other good work, is training teachers for that purpose, and all those now engaged in elementary schools in Ireland are required to pass an exami nation in this subject before entering on their duties. Were some such measuro as this adopted in Canada, and the in terest of children of all classes awakened by presenting to their minds some of the more attractive features in agricultural pursuits, there is every reason to believe the effect on agricultural progress would be very marked in a single generation. The Munster Agricultural and Dairy School is rendering eminent service to farmers in the County of Cork. While in this colony agriculture is likely to occupy a most prominent posi tion, such a course of education can not but fail to be of service to those who are to be our future agriculturists. At present a very large majority of our farmers have only knowledge of grain growing, and their ideas never soar much beyond getting a good crop. Such a thing as rotation of crops and giving attention to anything but grain growing is out of the question. By-and-by it will be necessary, as the natural richness of the soil becomes exhausted to devote j attention to other brandies of agricul ture and set about farming in a more scientific way.

A HARD SENTENCE.

It is to be regretted that Judge] Williams did not temper mercy with his i justice when sentencing the unfortunate young woman Sophia Kidd, to twelve months' hard labor for cattle stealing. The offence was great no doubt, but the circumstances would have warranted a less heavy sentence. The provisions of the First Offender's Act might very well have been used in this case. It must be acknowledged that the difficulties of con victing the accused were very great, and a second jury had to hear the case to decide whether she were guilty or not. The penalty the girl has already paid for her raßh act might have boon taken into account along with the recommonda tion of the Jury to extend clemency to the prisoner. It is not a common oc currence to pass sentence on a female cattle lifter, and a lighter sentence might have had as much effect on young women in the future, who might be in clined to follow in Sophia Kidd's mis taken footsteps. Perhaps the magni tude of the crime did not come to her mind when first she entered on the pro ject, but certain it is, she has paid a severe penalty for her first lapse from sterling honesty. As a horsewoman, Miss Kidd waß well known in South land. In show rings and acroes country her daring and equestrian skill were never questioned. Under the circum stances which have landed her in a convict cell, her horsemanship was dis played to a degree that might call forth admiration had it been used in a worthy cause. Single-handed she rounded up and drove a long distance a large herd of cattle, by no means quiet or used to bo driven, and successfully yarded and sold them. The feat was one which an expert stockman would have thought highly creditable, but this strong willed young woman thought nothing of it. A woman with her nerve and physical strength to fall fainting in the dock shows how she came to realise her position, and doubtless she keenly rues her illegal and criminal esoapade which has brought so much dishonor upon her self and her family.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A ball in connection with the Aahburton Orange Lodge will be held on Friday, A.ug- 31. j Only one oorreot answer has as yet been received to the hens and egga problem. It is estimated by the " Auckland Star '' that the Canadian doctors took £30,000 from New Zealand. A statue to Shakespeare is to be erected in one of the most fashionable and artistic parts of Paris. At the meeting of the Ashburton Presbyte rian Ohuroh Musioal and Literary Sooiety this evening a discussion will take place on the works of Charleß Diokens. The rose trees in the Natural History Museum in Paria are now in full bloom. There are 850 different varieties of hybrids, 60 of the moss species, and 150 of tea roses. The number of passengers who travelled between Franoe and England during the month of July, via Dover and Calais, waß 24,400, an increase of 2067 on the correspond ing month of last year. The eooial gathering in aid of the funds of the Ashburton Guards will be held od Friday evening. In addition to a number of more than usually interesting items, the Boaelle Bros, have promised to give a performance on the Roman Bings, It U reported that the Maori tribe who own some healing hot springs at Rotorua have spent over £10 on a cable message to Queen Victoria, inviting her to come out and bathe her afflioted leg in the curative waters of New Zealand. Bather a remarkable occurrence took plaoe abont 25 miles from Marton a day or two ago, namely, the capture of a deer by the Maoris. Some natives were pursuing a wild pig on the Otairi block near the Bangitikei River, when they saw a fine deer rußh aoroßß their path. As they preferred venison to their muoh-prized pork, they at onoa gave chase. Alter a short run, the deer tumbled over a high cliff and broke its legs, and thus became an easy prey to its pursuers. The usual weekly session of the Star of the East Lodge, No. 62, 1. 0.G.T., waß held in the Templar Hall laßt night ; Brother Arthur Paterson, W.C.T., presiding. The attendance of members numbered over 70 ; 5 candidates were proposed and 6 initiated. Brother J. Price of the Robo of Springburn Lodge was present, and will, as appears elsewhere in this lßsue, conduofc a good Dissolving View enter tainment in the above hall this evening, when he will exhibit a series of views ex emplifying the " Evils of the liquor traffic." •• General " Booth made some remarkable statements the other evening in the City Temple. Among other things he said that When he Bent his " captains " to New Zealand -they had 20s when they landed, and began operations immediately, and at the end of twelve months they had an income of £10,000 a year. Iu one week he had 105 young men and women offer themselves to go as mission aries anywhere, with no guarantee of salary. Give him the use of the meanest building in London— he did not care how degraded the i neighbourhood— and after a month he would have the meetings full and paying their own expenses. i Says a Northern paper :— The lines of the farmers are this season cast in pleasant plaoes, as they used to put it in Palestine. Mutton is fetching satisfactory prices, wool has gone ap, butter is as it should be from the dairyist standpoint, and to orown all the clerk of the weather his adding is quota towards the general prosperity. Contrary, too, to established precedent the grass has never oeased growing this winter. There is some thing horribly out of joint when, with, a climate worth, in a financial sense, millions more than almoHt any other in the world, and every other material neoessary to pros perity, we are yet moaning about depression. If we do not recover this season, with all these advantages oonspiring in our favor, we certainly never shall reoover. If our readers will refer to our advertising oolumns they will aee announced that Mr W. H. Warren will read Diokens' •• Christmas Carol " this evening at St. Stephen's Sohool room. The charming story of England's most popular writer of his day, is replete with oharaoter, pathos, and humor. Like all Diokens' works it " points a moral," and we have the authority of the press for saying [ that Mr Warren presents it in a manner at once vivid and interesting, and enlists the sympathy of his audienoe throughout the whole time taken for its rendering, a matter of little less than two hours. Speaking of Mr Warren the " Manawatu Times," of Feb. 2nd, says : — "It speaks volumes for the ability of the reader that he was able to oonvulse his hearers with laughter and the next moment to reduoe the na to tears." The chair will be taken at eight p.m. We hope to record a good attendance. The " Leeds Meroury " gives the following account of an heroio aot by a curate : "At Morton, near Gainsborough, the mother of three ohildren of tender years fell ill of small pox, and was eventually removed to the Smallpox Hospital. No one of the neighbours volunteered to oare for the woman or the children, and the authorities did not deem it their duty to interfere with the children. Under these distressing ciroumstanoeß . the Rev E. Keene, curate of St. Paul's, showed that he has the true oourago of a hero. He visited the woman's oottage for several days, doing the housework, and dressing and giving food to the ohildren, and putting them to sleep. Then, when the woman was removed to the hospital, he took entire charge of the house. At length his example stirred several ladies into action, and the ohildren are now placed out among friends." The following cablegrams have appeared recently in the Melbourne papers:— Mr George Sturge, the well-known philanthropist, has bequeathed many thousands of pounds to London charitable institutions. — An explosion has ooourred at a fireworks faotory in Wands worth. Three persons were killed on the spot, several were injured, and a portion of the building was wrecked. — Colonel Sowerby, of Pateridge Park, Luton, has baen killed by his favorite stag,-— ln Montenegro no less than 40,000 persons are dependent on charity for subsistence.—" The Times " has been com polled to answer to John Redmond's complaint of unfair treatment. Amongst the Home Rulers and their sympathisers the explanation of " The Times " is considered weak, It is full of virulent abuse of Mr John Morley, M.P., who characterises " The Times " con duct aa infamous. — The death is annonnoed of Mr Frank Harrison Hill, editor-in-obief of the " London Daily News," at the age of fifty eight years. In Belgium agricultural education is given by means of speoial teaohing in various agri tultural subjects, given at certain middle class sohools, whioh are selected by the Government. This speoial information ia imparted by leoturers appointed by the Government, and comprises the elements of plant and animal physiology, the composition of spils and subsoils, the praotioal cultivation in land, the composition and relative value io manures, the management of stook, and other Bubjeots neoessary to give an elementary knowledge of agriculture. To the pupilß who distinguish themselves in the examinations upon these leotures the Government award prizes. Courses of leotures upon elementary agriculture are also provided for the young men and farmers by the Government in the evening, during Deoember, January, February and March. Prizes, in the shape of books, are given by the Government, who nominate and pay the leoturers,

The Storm-Water Committee of the Ash- I barton Connty Council will meet at Methvan on Monday nest, at one o'clock. A point to point steeplechase is being arranged by the Ashburton Hunt Club, and is likely to come off on the Ist of September. Lord and Lady Alfred Ohurohill are in Ohriatohurch at present. Lord Ohurohill is unole to Lord Randolph Churchill the English statesman. The Maoris of Matipahi (Bay of- Plenty) are reported to be ploughing a large area of land this season. They work in their shirts alone, 88 they find trousers too hot. It is said that Mr Brace, tha advooate of the bachelor tax, is to reoeive a testimonial from the Rangitikei spinsters in recognition of his efforts on their, behalf. The authorities have been on the look-out for oanoerous animals among the stook sold in Addington market, but diligent searoh has not revealed the presence of any diseased stook. The "Illustrated Australian News" for August is to hand. It oontains views of the Melbourne Exhibition, also a supplement on "Previous Melbourne Exhibitions." The paper, as usual, is well filled with interest ing matter, and on the whole theeketohes are good. According to the " Manawatu Times " eaoh paper on the coast givea away £150 to £200 a year in gratuitous advertising. It adds : If good works would work out salvation news* paper proprietors will have front seats in the 11 sweet by and by." The New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited, . have reoeived the following oable message from their London office, dated 18th inst. :— R.M.S. Aorangi arrived all well at Rio de Janeiro to-day. Frozen meat in good condition. Whitebait have oommenoed to make their annual appearanoe in the Waimakariri and other Northern rivers. At present they are Boarce and" dear, but in a week or two, in spite of heavy freshes, they will again afford & plentiful harvest, especially to the in dustrious Maori. We are in receipt of a pamphlet entitled "High Churohmen and their Rights," a parish Btory founded on faots, written by a " Layman." The little work deals with one side of the question which has been raised over a oertain English Ohuroh in Dunedin, where Ritualism was alleged to have been praotised. We have reoeived Messrs Joseph Pison and Oo.'sprioe list of chemical fertilizer!! which have suoh a wide celebrity in the agricultural world. From the notices given of these celebrated manures, we should judge them to be of special value to farmers. Many in this distriot, we believe, have tried them and they have proved to be as good as stated. The "Dunedin Herald" upholds the Bea men in their dispute with ship owners in Sydney. The "Hawke's Bay Herald" con demns as unjustifiable tha action of the Sydney Maritime Union and says : — " They are threatening to paralyse the shipping trade of half a hemisphere, simply beoause they suspeot others of doing that whioh they them selves boast of doing. When the Goptio left Lyttelton on the evening of March 31st, a splash was heard as of some one falling overboard. Twelve days later a body was found in the harbour, and identified by two ex-stewards of the steamer as that of MoAlister, one of the crew. It was buried as MoAlistor's body. It is now ascertained that he was not drowned but dis oharged in London on the Coptic's last trip. Says the "Napier Telegraph ": —Thosa settlers who forwarded frozen mutton by the s.B. lonic through the North British and Hawke'a Bay Freezing Company will do well should last quotations keep up till the arrival or the steamer at London, where she is due in ten days. We hear of one oonsigment of about six hundred carcasses, whioh averaged over 901b5., and the Bhipper calculates that with skins and fat he will net nearly 30s a head. Says the " Napier Herald " : — As showing how likely it is in the future that the pro ducts of New Zealand's temperate olimate will be largely exported to Australia, we may mention that the tendenoy to that end is already displaying itself, and would become more marked if production were on a larger and consequently cheaper scale. Reoently a Southern firm who wished to export seed peas to Australia applied to Messrs Fulton and Southwell for some, and 14 bushels, all that oould then be obtained, were sent. The firm wrote back expressing pleasure at the quality of the sample, but regret at the small quantity and high prioe. The firm wanted 100 saoks. In the House on August 3rd, when the Postal Estimates were being disoussed, Mr Walker called attention to the fact that the Postmasters of Ashburton and Rakaia had suffered Berious reductions upon not too excessive salaries. He also said, alluding to several anomalies, that the Premier was in troduoing a new principle into the settlement of salaries. If old officers were in a position where their work was not worth their salaries, he was going to reduoe them. That might be very good ; but he was applying it to the Post Office, whioh was a self-supporting branch of the service, and he would like to know whether he was going to apply it. to the other branches of the service. A teaoher in one of our publio eohools has been much annoyed by truanoy, and has re cently enforoed the rule that her soholara, on their return to school after any absence, must bring her a note stating the full oause of auoh absenoe, and the oxaot length of its duration, said note to be in the handwriting of parent or guardian. The following is a note brought by one of her pupils after a two weekß' absenoe : — " Louisa was absent monday, please excuse her. Louisa was absent toos« day, she had a sore throte. Lousia was absent wensday, she had a sore throte. Louisa was absent thuraday, she had a sore throte. Louisa was absent friday, she had a sore throte. Read this over again lor the next week."-—" Harper's Bazaar." Hoixoway's Pills And Ointment are remedies which should invariably be' taken by travellers in search of health, pleasure, or business. Many deleterious influences are constantly at work in foreign climes, tending to deteriorate the health ; these and the altered conditions of life will entail on those who travel the necessity of carefully attending to early symptoms of disease, and they will find the use of these remedies to be highly necessary, the action of the pills being purify ing and strengthening, and of great service in cases of fever, ague, and inflammatory diseases, whilst the ointment is a sovereign cure in cases of piles, bad legs, bad breasts, wounds, and ulceis. Holloway's remedies do not deteriorate by change of climate, j

CRICKET.

(PER PRESS A88QOIATION.) London, Anguat 21. (tin the cricket matoh agalnnt the Aus tralian Eleven, Gloucestershire, In the first Innings, made 209, Graoe with 92 being the highest aoorer. Ferrla took six wickets for 93. Rain fell dating the day, and the wloket was very slow.

LABOR TROUBLES IN AUSTRALIA.

[BY ELBOTBIO TELEGRAPH— COPYRIGHT] (PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, Aogast 22. Conciliation of the miners is now regarded as hopeless. (Received August 23, 12.45 p.m.) Sydnef, August 23. The miners have declined to withdraw from the position they have taken up, but have expressed a willingness to meet the masters in order to, openly discuss the two sides of the question without the < intervention of a third party. If the < masters agree to this to day, the men \ will consent to suspend further action for two weeks* so as to see if any real i issue can arise out of the mutual nego- ! tiations. - The shearing d.i%ulsy at Brooking Btatfqn has. come to an end, the Shearers* [ WoflUtTing Fenway, <*mmsM 1

DRAUGHT STOCK

Mr D. Thomas (late Mataon Oox & Go.) reports tbat he has Bold the draught eolt " Hero," three years old to Mr Hercock of Car ertnn, Wellington, for £250. The sale was sanctioned by the breeder, Mr Robert Clark, who had taken passage for the co t to Sydney, where he was entered at the A. and P. Association show, and, no doubt, had he gone there would have rendered a good account of himself, being, in the opinion of many competent judges, the best colt in New Zealand. Canter bury's loss is Carter ton V gain. Annexed is the full pedigree of Hero, which will prove, to the most sceptical, that for breeding Hero cannot be surpassed any- i where : —

LATEST PARISIAN FASHIONS.

(Fbom otjr own Co-respondent.) Thlß season thera is qalte a ran on gold and silver tinsel wrought Into tioh pas aementerle of a mnoh lighter and more delicate description than that of previous years. In faot three years of this season's passementerie would only weigh against one of last year's. Gold and silver galloons and braids are also muoh used, and these too are lighter and leu pro noanoed than they have been, though equally rioh and handsome of aspect. The paie tone of silvery grey that is eo muoh seen this season oould not have a more suitable trimming than these galloons enriched with silver tinsel. They shine like the metal Itself. A pretty oostnme of this description has a row of wld ■liver galloons running down the front of the whole dress, that on the bodice forming a rest, over which the body opens, Itself frogged with silver braid. Silver buttons are much worn on the smart direotoire coats that form so pic turesque a feature of dress just now, Bediogote gowns are also in great favor, and their simplicity of make Is at present perfeot. It Is certain to deteriorate later on, and become vague and complex, but the Idea, as It now stands, is clear and well carried out. It is that of a warm overdress put on over a cool nndergown. The latter may be of Ibc3, China silk, or foulan, while the redlngote may be in moire, silk, velvet, or summer cloth. Alpaca is Is in favor again this year. As to the fashion In jewellery jast now, plain gold ornaments are considered In best taste, bangles loe the wrist worn over the long glove avd a gold bioaoh of single form with perhaps a cat's eye or a moonstone in the centre. Greek, Etrnsoon and Indian forms are applicable, repcoduced In ' red ' and ' green ' gold, also various modern developments of Renalasanoe patterns. Silver ornaments are not patronised by Parisians to any great extent though a fancy for the hew single bangle, composed of many wire hoopß has manifested itself of laie smoDg them The origin of these bangles is distinctly Italian, and the number of these hoops la regulated by the number of letters In the name of the possessor, the days of the week, the month, or whatever fancy may suggest. The hoops are dumb and keep their own counsel, therefore even secrets may be confided to them, though sometimes a Christian name or a motto is engraved on the cross-bar and holds them all together. Preoleus stones of a ssoondary order, such as moonstones, agate, onyx, garnet, topsze, amethyst, alque-maslne, and lapis Inzzull, etc., all now enjoy a certain popularity, but theli use Is entirely re. strioted to fancy trinkets, small broaohes, pins, and suoh like trifles that cost from fifty to seventy francs, and whioh, en closed In a fancy bon, a satin apple or peach; a yellow leather orange, a tiny canvas coffee sack, or a white kid Eaiter | egg, make charming presents. I The Interesting silver bfosohes, brace lets, studs, rings, all filled with the soli dified perfumes of Orlga, are very muoh en vogue. For Christmas and New Year presents those artloles are unique. Nothing more agreeable to a lady than to receive a bijou of this kind, whioh combines the highest taste of elegance and couqout. Tne pretty fashion for flower bonnets seems largely, on the Increase, and many tasteful specimens of purely floral bead gear have lately been seen. One lady wearing a white embroidered oambrio gown, with bows and loops of dark green velvet for the trimming, wore a lovely little bonnet made entirely of lilies of the valley and their oooMooking green leaves, with strings of velvet matohlng the colour of the leaves. Another pretty notion was in a bonnet worn by quite a young girl. This had a double wreath of ivy, forming a kind of diadem In front, a crown made entirely of Ivy leaves, and long strings of pale pink cepe de chime. A soft twist of the same pale pink orgpe rested on the hair In front. Ribbons were never in greater request than they are at present. They seem to transform the bodice of average length of wttst Into one pseudo-empire In style* Black silk dresses are muoh worn with coloured sashes, simply knotted round the waist. Light blue, mauve, lilac, green, and the slightly bluish shades of pink are the favorites for the purpose. Red is much less worn than it was, and Is reserved more especially for jo venllnf rooks or those of quite young girls. Moss and grass green ribbons are nsad to brighten up grey and other materials, suoh »b stone colour, fawn, and blege ; also »b an admirable finish to pompadour tolllettes, whioh continue to hold their own against Empire influence. New floral parasols are now visible. Some of them are exceedingly pretty ; but to be really in good taste they ought to be part and parcel of the costume with whioh they are worn. A white hyacinth paraaol looked very well with a gown of white foulan, worn with a white sash of pale grey molee* silk. The dust cloaks of the present season are works of art, as far as possible re moved from the shapeless sacks and ' unbecoming "circulars" in whioh our 1 grandmothers were wont to wrap them- < selves on these occasions. A very pretty . lady, for lnstanoe, looked charming in ! one of these dust cloaks, In a dainty shade of fawn colour, striped with pale pink, and prettily trimmed with a profusion of ' frills of oreamy laoe. The hat worn with this was a fawn-coloured fancy straw, lined underneath with pale pink ctype de ohlne, and trimmed, on the orown with , dusters of pale pink rosu, aud natural- t looMno^.jrwuloHtg*, j;

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

I (Pan Pbess Association.)

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

London, August 20. Lord Knutsford, in an interview with the Agents-General of the Colonies stated Government saw no reason to interfere with the decision arrived at by the Chinese Conference at New South Wales,

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

Sir John R. Somers Vine will shortly pay a visit to the colonies in the interest of the|lmperial Institute.

NEW STEAMERS.

Lokdon, Aagtlit 21. The new German-Australian Ship ping Company are building six new steamers for that trade.

THE PARKES' PENSION.

Notice of appeal has been given against the judgment of Mr Justice North upholding the action of the Directors of the Bank of Australasia in granting a pension of a year for five years to the family of Mr Parkes, the Melbourne Manager of the Bank, who was killed ia the Windsor railway accident.

ALLEGED ILLEGAL EVICTIONS.

The officials who were charged with having illegally carried out the evictions at Kilrush have been acquitted.

THE QUEEN.

Her Majesty the Queen has left London for Glasgow to open the new Town Hall in that city.

NAVAL MANCEUVRES.

The naval manoeuvres are now con cluded, and the fleets have dispersed.

THE "TIMES" AND PARNELL.

In an article on VThe limes'" charges against Parnell, the " Free man's Journal " expresses the opinion that the action about to be brought io Scotland against the proprietors of "The Times" is quite valid. The paper goes on to say that the Commis sion should be limited in their enquiry to definite charges against Parnell, and it also adds that the clearest evidence will be brought forward at the trial to expose the letters as forgeries. ;

MR GLADSTONE ON COERCION

Mr Gladstone states the policy of coercion in Ireland appears to hare ft disastrous effect, and that the country is in a worse state than ever.

PRISONERS AT KHARTOUM.

Oaibo. August 21. It is reported that Lupton Bey, who was detained as prisoner at Khartoum, is dead. It is stated that he was sub jected to severe ill-treatment.

KING MALIETOA.

Berlin, August 12. It is expected that Malietoa, who was deposed from the throne of Samoa, will be brought to Germany.

GENERAL BOULANGER.

Paris, Augußt 20. The majorities in favor of General Boulanger in the elections amount in the aggregate to 10,000.

GREAT RELIGIOUS CON FERENCE.

Stockholm, August 21. A conference, composed of dele gates representing all Christian faiths in the world, is about to be held here. All civilised Powers will be represented.

ORANGE FREE STATE.

Capetown, August 21, Mr Ratz has been nominated for the Presidency of the Orange Free State in tbe place of Sir J. T. Brand, de ceased.

OUTRAGE ON ENGLISH TOURISTS.

Madbid, Angust 20. Two English tourists were assaulted near Gibraltar by Spanish beggars, who used their knive3 against the English men. . The Spaniards were arrested, escorted to San Roque, and charged with assault and remanded.

INSURRECTION IN THE SPANISH ARMY.

A number of Spanish regiments In the provinces broke into revolution, but order was restored after several of the ringleaders had been arrested.

MILITARY AID BY INDIAN PRINCES.

Oalootta, August 21. The Indian Government have bad under their consideration offers of mili tary assistance from the Nizam of Hyderabad and other princes, and have now decided to ask them to maintain small but fully equipped forces, to be used if the necessity should arise.

AUSTRALIAN.

(pee press association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

m Sydney, Angast 22. Owing to an error in transmission in the cable published this morning it was made to appear that Admiral Tryon favored the expenditure of ten millions for the purchase of ironclads, whereas it should have read, Japan is favorable, etc. Robert Stewart, who was convicted on a charge of causing the death of Thomas Park by assaulting him while confined in a cell at the Central Police Station on 25th May, will be executed on September 11 th.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, August 22. The British football ream played a match against iS juniors yesterday and won by eleven points to three.

VICTORIA.

Mikboubnb, August 22, Mr J. H. Witheford, of New Zea land, has interviewed Mr F. T. Der ham, Postmaster-General, with refer ence to the San Francisco Mail Service and suggests that Victoria should join with New South Wales inan effort to maintain the Service, making Mel bourne the headquarters.

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THE ASHBURTON GUAJRDIAN. From and after the 80th November, 1886, the terms of Subaoription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — IT PAID IN VANOK : Per Quarter.. 6a 6d by post, 9s 6d Half-year 12a 6d, by post, 18a 6d Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37s Od IF BOOKED? Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21a 6d „ Year .. 30a Od, by post, 43a Od Birtnj rmge, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion 2a 6d each (stamps may sent as payment) if booked, 4b eaob. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the country districts require to be verified by the signature of the person Bending the notice. D I A r7. ) - Moon's AugUßt, Snn Snn Moon Moon age at Rises Sets. Rises Beta, noon; pm. a.m. SO Monday .. 6.50 5.17 3.37 6.49 13 91 Tuesday .. 0.48 5.18 -1.44 6.33 13 32 Wednesday.. 6.47 5.20 5.48 7.13 14 23 Thursday .. 8.46 5.21 6.53 7.46 15 24 Friday.. .. 6.44 5.22 7.57 813 16 35 Saturday ... 6.42 6.23 8.68 8.39 17 26 Sunday .. 6.40 6M 9.58 9.4 18 Moonlight Etbninob. The Moon at 8 days old shines till about 8-o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'olook in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shineTs all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and Bhines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shinesti 11 morning The Moon at 27 days old rises about. 4 a.m. and shines till Bunrise.



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Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE in the world is SANDER and SONS' EUOALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effeots in Coughs, Colds, Influenza, eto, ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— •• 21th April, 1885.— Messrs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the ezoellenoe of your Euoalypti Extraot. Having had inflam- mation on the bone of the leg, whioh oame on after a severe attaok of low fever, I waa attended by Dr J, Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but withaut sucoosa. He found |t neoegsary to amptuate my limb. Having heard in the meantime of the wonderful oures worked by the Euoalypti Extraot, I obtained a bottle, and the extraot had not beon applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After apply, ing the extract every four hours for nine or ton days I was outof all danger. I would persuade all who may beaffeoted with any suoh disease to give the Eucalypti Eztraot a trial, and I am oonvinoed that they will find it the most wonderful of medioines. — Yours, etc. B. J.GuBNQW, Wattle street Sandhurst'' 2r(AdYt)| ' tf



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Wantetf ! WANTED Known— That Hates and Co. has 250 Splendid Tweed Ttoaeera. Your nick for 10s 6d ANTED Knowo.— Our i uaer will be in Aehbarton next w ek, AH orders promptly attended. — Milker and Thompson. H. M. Jones, Agent 8 111 r\ REATEST Bale ot the day, every. VJT thing cheap for Cash. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known— That Skateß, the proper y of the Crystal Palace Rluk, are to bo returned to R. El&t,n, and all monies owing are to bo paid to the same, whoße receipt will be a eoffictant discharge —J. C. Ross. 8 "124 WANTED Known— That • Grand Dlfcsolvlutj View Entertainment will be given In the Templar Hall thin Evening by Mr J . Pricp, under the aus- pices of the 1 O.G.T. Admission, 61 ; Children, 3d. Commence 730 sharp bubjeot : " Evils of the Liquor Traffic." Bflg3 BOOTS. BOOTS.— Keep the feet dry < and save doctor's bills. Quality Is ! everything In bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Best value In New Zealand at Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saanders Buildings.— Robert Alcorn. T" ADIES' Jaokets.— Just Opened a few < ,1 J Ladies very superior Jaokets, both in style and quality. Will be sold at less than half their price during our present Sale.— H. 0. Seqkbb, Melford House. ~\ 1 7~ANTED— Everyone to come and V Y see the nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever shown In Aehbur- ton, snd the Cheapest ever landed In New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Alccbn, Saun- de/a' Balldlngs. HI STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies and Children's sample Hobo just opened (landed under the old Tariff.) All quality to be sold cheap during our sale.— ±1. C. BEQBBB, Melford House. WANTED Known— Albert Orum, having purchased a First-class Plant, is now Sweeping Chimneys in a careful, oleanly manner, at lowest rates. Orders may be left with J. Ranger, East Street, or addressed to A. Drum, Wakanui Road. 8 66 WAN TED j Cash. — Mulr's Oatmeal (251b), 2s 6d; Candles, sd ; Vestas, 5d doz. ; Coffee and Milk, Is ; Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits in Syrup (21b tine), Is. Crockery; Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo- Gregob, Tanored atreet. WANTED Known —The last Four- teen Days of the Great Clothing Sale at the New Zealand Clothing Factory 07" ANTED Known— 2sa will purchase W a 40b Tweed Suit at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. \\r ANTED Known— We undertake VV to give the very best value obtainable in Men's and Buys' Clothing, all our own make and made from pure Wools, WANTED Known — We are the Chtapeßt and Best House in Aehburton for tibirfe, Bugs, Scarfs, Hatn, &o. Splendid variety to select from, VT7" ANTED Known— Our Boj-b' Cloth- VV ing is unrivalled. Parents and Guardians see our Boys' Suits, nicely made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- out, from 10s 6d. nTTTANTED Known— The Wonderful VV vVerthem Sewing Machine, with the new high arm and all the latest improvements, may be had on the Time Payment System at the New Zealand Clothing Factor/. {Inspection earneatly invited' WANTED Known— We are still j making Measure Suits at 565. and Trousers to measure at 17b 6d, Cord Vests from J2s 6d to measure at the New j Zealand Clothing Factory. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRI NT? THE Centennial Printing and Publish- JL ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for Publi- cation either in serial or book form, Es- timates and Designs furnished. GARNET WALCH, Editor, NAT. J. BABNETT, Manager, Melbourne JAM PRIMP. Some time since we published a small paragraph en the unsatisfactory nature of much of the jam retailed in the colony . This reached Messrs Klrkpatrlck and Co., of Nelson, and they went to work in a very practical fashion to prove that the jams manufactured by the firm were of the best quality. Two cases of assorted jams were sent to this office, with a re- quest that we would thoroughly test the j*m along with other brands, and give our opinion. v7e are h»ppy to state, frankly and fully mat we tmve been vury much surprised, as prior to the receipt of Messrs Klrkpatriok's gift we were nnaware that .New Zealand could boast of an In- dustry of which It has bo much reason to be proud. The various aorta of jam were tented by a number of persons, who compared the samples with other brands, and the general verdiot la that not only are M,es»rs Klrkpatrlck'a productions far and away better than any other JNew Zealand brand we can obtain, bnt they are superior to JUingilsa ]*me in being fresher. The nearest approach to tbe exoelleuoe of the Nelson jam was that contained in tins bearing tbe name of a Tasmanlan firm, but even In this com- parison the Nelson article came out a long way best. We are pleased to be able to give unstinted praise to a genuine local industry, the product of whloh we can unreservedly reoommend to consumers. All of the many persons who have tested the samples are loud In their praise, and we must unreservedly congratulate Mesata Ktrkpatrtck and Co, "upon turning out a genuine fruit j*m fit to grace the tables and please tbe palates oi the most luxunune n»d f»B'ian»na t — " llawke'e Bay Herald," tluiy ISth. Samples of Kirkpatrlok and Go's " K " brand of jam have been forwarded to us and we are free to confess that they appear to be In every way excellent and as they beoome better known in the looal market will meet with muoh appreciation from the heads of households. The maker asserts that none but the purest fruits grown la Nelson are used In hie manu- factures, and we are content to accept that assurance. Onttatnly the j*tn» possess a richness ana t-fßineoß ot "'flavor tb»t bears that anßerauu out.— Dqnedin lf btar," July 3.



Public Notices. 2). Thomas. EOR upwards of a Qaarter of a Century the Public have known and appro elated W. GREGG & CO'S "CLUB," "EXBIBITION," 'EAGLE,' AND "GROWN" BRANDS OF E Q be on COFFEE. J^ Bth October. The Popular Blends of TEA are . GREGG and CO.'S IT7 1 TTT7 l xtt "I CROWN, 2s per lb. WOOL W OOI. W OOI. EAGLE, 2s 4d per lb. EXHIBITION, 2S 8d per lb. p. THOMAS (late of Matbon, Cox, CLUB, 3s per lb. i-^« and Co ,is prepared to make Net Weights— ln £!b and lib Packets LIBERAL CABH ADVANOE3 21b Fancy Oaniiterr, and 5 b and 10 b Tins. — At low rates of Interest upon the ensuing These TEAB are Blended by an experi- enced Blender from one of the -,_. __, __ _. _ leading London Honces. CLIP OF WOOL, ONE TRIAL WILiTeNBURE THEIR _, ....... o . . „ „ CONSTANT USE. Placed in his hand3 for Pale in New Zea- • — ' land or elsewhere. The above Teas »nd Coffees are to be obtained from — "~ JOHN ORR AND CO., No charges for offering WOOL In Whom we have appointed our Agents for Ashbnrton. 8*72 ABHBURTON. » _ THE Periodical Sales will be held throughout ASHBTTBTON DISPENSARY ft fig; *% £SSt2tiS& G, M. BROOKE, Pharmaolst, the purpose, are admitted to be the best DISPENSES tbe Ashburton Doctors lighted, m the dimiot Prescriptions with the best Drags for ___ One »nd Sixpence per bottle, Adults, j One Shilling Children. No Commission on Advanoes. DRUGS: — Finest Cod Liver Oil, Is 6d per half- -. mtJAM . o pint bottle, 8s 63 per half-gallon u ' ***?*£ » Best Linseed Meal, 4i per pound Ashburton. Pare Glycerine, 2s per pound bottle, and other Household Drags at reduced . TO LET. rates. SURGICAL APPLIANCES : -| QAA ACRES of Land, situated at Single Trusses Es each, double 68 -1-pUU Mayfield, Hinds, and known SUk Elastic Stockings, 8s each as Burgess.Farm. „«,««. « India Rubber Bandages, 6i to 10s attl at D « THO V J A ?' Eigglnson's Indiarubber Enemas, 6s 6 m Ashburton. each i Bast Seamless Rubber Enemas, '8a each ~ " Silk Elastic Baits to order at lowst prloe FARMERS BUT Ohest Proteotors, Resplratprs. Sponglo- ' plline, OH Silk, etc ) BOOTH AND MACDONALD'S GALVANISM : The medical application of Electricity, Clioon flandinrf PopVc and the various Batteries In ute, I D1166p rcGQIDg iIdCKS, thoroughly understand, having been two ____ years Scientific Assistant to Professor I Swan (Inventor of the Incandescent Eleo- rVill p»y for themselves [In |a Sesson . trie Lamp), Newcastle-on-Tyne. — — Galvanic Batteries- on Sale or Hire. *>• THOMAS, VETERINARY MEDICINES : , Physic Balls, 9J- each ; Gripe Drinks, eto., Is 6i; Horse Blister, Is FOR SALE. Condition Powder,* Is per lb ; 9d by __ U oTeanßlng Drinks, Is each ; O.ttlo Sploe QKVBRAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP 6dperlb K3 Cattle Salts, Epsom or Glauber, 6d per lb _ Private Reolpes made up at lowest rates AH Patent Medicines at usual prloes. TO LET.] Homeopathic Medicines kept in stock. AORHaTLTTORn fortprt Teeth Fxtracted. Adult. 2s, Children Is. 2400 A M^fcHS'SJrTO Bujo>at Hot/bs :10 to 11, 2t03,8 to 9. Aore 6 B » *" For Medicines after doting, cpplj at — first private house, Burnett street East I>> THOMAS, (formerly Bank of New South Wales. Ashburton, — """ LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and am now prepai ed to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ox ops at current rates. ' D. THOMAS, THE Ashburton; McOORMIOK Skin Sales. JSI JM UjCiXt, I_sball hold FortnfchtlyTSales of the : above throughout the Season, • at my IM -^~\"*-py ija WOOL STOBES, West Street, Ashburton jjggggg 1 have oeen appointed Agent MOBBOW, BASSETT, & Co., . WB **" ' having appointed us sole Ag Bn t. Mercantile Finance Co., for the County, for the lOHBISTCHUBOH, Sale of this most popular Machine, we art Who are prepared to advance Money l now booking orders for the coming BILLS OF SALE, Season, and as the supply is limited in- MORTGAGE OF STOCK lending purchasers Bhould place OROP LIBNS| Of othef Sacorlty . their orders without delay. ,~ .„. u D. THOMAS. Advices from America state that tbe McCORMICK Ib •> wonderinl success. This will be accounted for when you have seen the new Machine. — Agricultural Implements. Do not fail to eee the __ mum totieb, Jl"^,.. A Marvel of Simplicity, consisting of only I roß SE v-EN parts. M 1BSKs:B00TH MoDO NALD &O t ■"""" (OarlyleJlnaplement Works, Haring now the Sole Agency for the Ohflitchroh Machine, we will alwajs keep a very large Ohrlstobroh. Stock of EXTRAS on hand, which will ___ be a great convenience to the Farmers of the County. ISame'jb Implbmenib or ctntbfl "~" I ]J OHrl OKJi & CO. inspeotion .Invited. D. THOMAS. (i^teofMATSOH/jCoxjAH C0,,) 'AphburtOPi j