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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Eleotrio slaughtering of oattle has proved successful m St. Petersburg, death being iDßtanlanooua. ....

It m asserted tbat thumbscrews are applied to the prisoners at Havana, m order to ex tort confessions. The Russians have bought more than ten thoueand American pianoa m the past ten years, and the demand is inereoging con stantly. A considerable portion of the Roman wall of London baa been unearthed during the exoavationa for the new post office m Aiders gate street. Curate to old man who is boating his donkey : " Fie, fie, my good friend I Do you know wbat bapponod to Balaam once ? " Old man : " Eeß, sure, zur — tha same as happened to me, zur— aa ass spoke to him." Bißhop Ryle's advice to women is this :— " Don't trouble about politics. Stick to your proper work— you havo plenty of troubles of your own— and men will Btick to theirs." The d ; als of the Westminster olook aro 22* ft m diameter, and contain 400 square feet eaob. The minute marks are 14 inches apart. Tbo only largor dial m tho world m m Mechlin Church, and is 40ft wide. The minute hands of the Westminster olook are partly counterpoised outßide, making their total letgth 14ft. The dividing up of Afrioa increases eaoh year, and has reoeived additional impetus einoe Germany began operation four months ago. "The Statesman's Year Book " shows that up to the close of 1887 Franoe hap eeoured 700,000 Bquare miles, Germany 845,400, Great Britain 429.183. Portugal 697,335, Spain 163,876, and Turkey 408673, or a total of 2,744,667. A rather singular incident ooourred at the R. M. Court y eßterday. A witness who had been eubpeonaed to give evidence m a certain oaae failed to respond to his name when called. Thereupon another subpaona was issued and served upon the recalcitrant witness, who was m town during the day. Ho failed, however, j to reßpond to the second injunotion, and the Magistrate ordered the isauo of a summons for the appearance of the witness at the next week's Bitting of the Court, to show cause for his disobedience. The possibility of the' transplantation of tissue from one human subject to another, from the lower animals to man, and even from man to the lower animals, has been repeatedly demonstrated. John Hunter tran slated tho spur of a cook to its comb, where, under the influence of a more abundant blood

supply, it flourished exceedingly. A tooth has also been mado to grow m tho comb of a cook ; and freshly-drawn teeth have been transplanted from one human jaw to the

other, Pyrodeno is a new liquid whioh render* wood, textile fabrics, paper, and suoh in flammable materials firo-proof. The liquid is mado of all ooloura, so as to bo used as a substitute for paint ; and it is said to rendar houses and other out-buildings firo-proof. Washablo water paints called " aquol " are aIBO produced by the samt inventor, and they oan be applied direct to metal work. They contain no oil, and may bo washed with water, while on the other hand, they do not blister m the heat of the bud. The paint is stated to be not more ezpon<sive than ordinary paint. The following paragraph from tho " Dia mond Advertiser" is significant of a grue some aspsot of life at the South Afrioan fields:— "Wo learn tbat only eleven dead bodies of natives have to far this month boon found lying about m different parts of tha township and mining aroaa. Usually be tween thirty to forty natives, oftentimes more, lose their livoa every month through drink and exposure, and their bodies aro removed from the streets and byways by the police authorities to the mortuary at Dv Toit's Pan; so thero has boon a marked falling off this month, One cause of this better state of things is attributed to the ecaroity of native labor at present. " The bkst Remedy for Indigestion. — Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the " natural strcngthencr of the human stomach," act as a ppwerfu} tonic and gentle aperient, arc mild m tbeir operation, a*d safe ifnder auy circum, stances. Sold ia bottles at is i§d, 2s gd J 4s, by all medicine vendors throughout the.

The South Canterbury Battalion will be 1 called on to turn out for a general parade on the 16th Deo., the anniversary of the province The place of assembly will be Titnaru. It is proposed to have a sham fight beside other I interesting work. Tho offioer commanding tho district requests volunteorß not to make any private arrangements for that day, bat to turn out to the parade to a man. The naval inspection parade of the ABhburton Volunteers will be on Tuesday, the Dth in'st., at 7 p.m. At the Rink de Paris noit Thursday there will be a one milo handiaap race open to all skaters. Most of tho best rinkere are already entered, and iUJs expected that the racing will bo very good. On the 18th inßt. the raoo for the championship of the district will be run, the winner taking tho oup valuod five guineas. The cup, whioh was obtained from the establishment of Mr Murray, jowellor, East Btreet, is of solid silver and of chaste design. It will be on view to-morrow m Mr Murray's shop window. A Sheffield ourate, m the ooura of a visita tion, found himself m tho midst of a heated religious controversy between two old women, who were endeavouring to settle some knotty point of everyday casuistry by quoting texts of Boripturo one againßt the other. " Why," ho said, by way of diverting them from a point which threatened to beoomo more than aoademio, " When do you suppose the Bible was written?" "An, sir, I don't know replied one, " I suppose it oame m with the Acts of Parliament." " Nay 1 " triumphantly retorted the other, *' you ought to be ashamed of yourself. To think you didn't know bb how the Bible wae writ long afore the world was made i "

The number of deaths from consumption is steadily decreasing, probably owing to the greater skill with whioh it ia troated nowadays. Thoußanda of people, however, fanoy they are m danger of consumption when they are not ao. Many a man and many a woman, too, hae worried him or herself into illness through fear of this arch enemy. It ia some* thing like heart dißeaae ; for every one person who really has got it, ton people are afraid they have, whan probably if they understood their own oases better they would know that the symptoms were due to soroa other oause. Often a man whose life might be very happy embitters it by continual appre hensions of maladies whioh are threatened only m his imaginationj The Boyal Ark of Friendship Lodge, 8.A.0.8., met as usual on Wednesday even ing last at the Lodge room, Boyal Hotel, Moore street, when abont thirty Buffa attended. Tbo Sitting Primo, before invest ing hie BUOCesßor reviewed the work done by the Lodge, and congratulated the brothers on its flourishing state, both as to funds and m membership, and urged upon them the oarrying out of the Order's greatest object, viv, philanthropy. He then invested the new Primo m his ohair, and after duly appointing tho various offioera tho Lodge went into L.H., whan the evening passed muoh too quiokly. As the Lodge haß grown ao rapidly m membership it has bean decided to further increase the usual fee, for the purpose of still further increasing the funds. A meeting of the ABhburton Hospital Board was held thiß morning. Present : Messra W. 0. Walker (chairman), A. Harrison, H. Friedlander, and Scaly. Accounts were passed for paymont. A report from Mr R. Bird on repairs neoeseary at Hospital waß read and approved. Among other matters Mr Bird Btated that there were two or three oraoks m the wall recently built at the baok of the fever ward, probably caused by the earthquake, &a be notioed the concrete foundation had been broken, and there was not sufficient weight above to havo caused it. The matter, however, was not serious. It was reHolved that the fence be painted and repaired, and the spouting and alatea on the building, where defective, attended to. The matter of having the oraoks m wall m fever ward looked to was left m the hands of the Chairman.

A mooting was held at South Rakaia last evening at Howoll's Hotel for the purpose of forming a Oriokot Club. There was a fair attendance and Mr Hardy was voted to the ohair. It was resolved to form a Olub, to be called "Tho South Rakaia Cricket Olub." Mr D. Q. Holmea was appointed President, ond Mr Lyttolton Captain. The following were appointed a Committee: — Mesßrß Seoretan, Hardy, Hughes, Dixon, Blyth, Dowling, and Onley,- Mr Dl»i>n »«i uolaoUjd._ to ixat RB. Seoretnry and Treasurer. The subscription waa fixed at 5a per member. It wan deoidod that Mr Seoretan should chooeo some new materials, and the Seoretary was requested to endeavour to arrange a match with Dun sandel for the 13th. The Olub promises to be a aucoees and will be if members praotioe regularly. A well attended moating of ratepayers m tbo Mount Hutt district was held on tho 4th innt. to reooivo tho report of E. Dobson Eaq. 0.E., on the aoheme of tnrning the storm water from the upper part of the district into tho Rakaia river. Tbo report having been read, it was, aftor Borne diaoußßiop, roßolvod tbat tho Aehburton County Counoil be asked, Ist, to ascertain tho names of those ownera of land damaged dirootly by the storm water proposed to be diverted. 2nd, to form a drainage district baaed entirely on that infor mation, whioh should be rated to pay the interest, eto, on the cost of some efficient plan of drainago. 3rd, to determine to what extent those m tho lino of country not ! benefited by Ruoh a scheme should contribute yearly towards the expense m consequonoe of the expeoted improved state of the roads and consequently of a smallor rato for repairs. It was resolved to send Mr Dobson's report and copies of tho resolutions to tho Oounty Oouncil. The urat mooting of the nowly-oleoted Hampetead Town Board wan held last evening. Present — Messrs Fawoett, Orr, Andrews, Clark, Hunt, and Elliot. Mr Fawcett was eleoted Chairman. Mr Orr was appointed Treasurer, and authorised to make financial arrangements with the Board's Bank. Meesra Andrews, Elliot,, and Hunt were appointed Works Committee. It was resolved that no shingle should bo sold from the Board's pit for the present. Some holes on tho South Road were ordered to be filled with Bhingle. A petition was received from ratepayers for work to bo done on the south end of Trovor'a Road. The Works Committee were direoted to report on the matter. An application waa received for the for mation of William street. This blbo was referred to the Works Committee. It was resolved that tho present arrangement m regard to office bo oontinuod for three months, tho Works Committee to report as to the adviaablenesa of oooupying or lotting tho Board's oottage. It waa resolved to striko a rate of Jd m the £ at tbo noxt mooting of tho Board. The Clark waa instructed to sue for all arrears of rates. A unanimous vote of

thanks waa ordoted to bo oonvoyed to Mr Mayo for his past sorvicoa m oonnootion \vith tho ;Board. Acoountß wore passed for pay* ment and tho mooting adjournod.

The dosing meeting fpr this session of the Aehburton Presbyterian Musical and Literary Society was held last evening m the ohurob, the Rev A. M. Beattid m the ohair. Tho attendanoo was vory satisfactory, a large number of friends of somo of tho members boing present by invitation. The first portion of the evening was devotod to the portfolio, a number of subjects for dißouasion having been arranged. These woro read out by the Chairman, and members chose a subjoot and were allowed live minutcß to addroßD the audience upou it. Refreshments, bountifully provided by a Committee of young ladies and ' bachelors, woro then handed round to all prosont, and some time devotod to conver sation and eooial intercourse. The eooond part of the proooeJingo was m tho form of a concert, opened by a vory well rondorod aelootion by Mr and Miss Siramonda on first and Hooond violin and Mr ICneon on tho piano. Mr Pauling song, •' Tho Emigrant," without acoompanimont ; Misses Boyle, duet, " Steal away to Jesus ; " Mr Mayo violin solo, " Home, ewoot homo," with variations ; Mr Minnia a recitation from Sir Walter Soott ; "The British Lion," Mr IJugh Orftißhoad ; Mrs O. M. Brooke song " Somobody'n darling ; " Miss Orr a piano solo " See saw ; " Mies Steel song " When tho roses come again," tho young lady having to ropoat the last verse m roßponßO to a very decided enooro ; vooal duet, Mesßrs E. and W. Oraighoad, "Drive dull care away ; " aong «• Tho four Maries " by Miss Loggbtt. The Chairman mado a few romarks regarding the sossion and ito close, and a hearty vote of tbanke, on the motion of Mr Arthur, wbb given to all those who had so kindly assisted the memberß m their efforts during the session, and particularly on that I evening. The meeting, whioh throughout, I was one of the most uucooaeful and pleasant held by tbe'sobjoty was then otasecl by (he ' hjßtdjfltioq by tfal CWIOHQ,

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-7HURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0, A. Wray, R.M.) 01 fit BUSINESS. R. Meaolem vN. Fitzgerald, o'aim £17 1b 7d. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Me Pur nell for defendant. Following ia the conoluolon of tbe report of this cane. A lengthy argument arose na to whether the 80* off of £8 was sdmtsaiblu. The Magistrate ruled that It »aa admissible.— Patilck Clarki»«, BDwod tho bigs at Meaolom'fl throahlng machine, Remem bered Meaolooa leaving Fitzgerald, A boat 1000 bushels had been threshod. The machine had gono satisfactorily and Fiz gerald made no complaint Af ©- Meßolem had loft, Fitzgorald said some chaff was coming out with the wheat and he would like more blast on to take the oh off our. The engine driver said that if tbe blast was altered some of the wheat would be driven Into the ohaff. Fl'Zgerald aald that did not matter, aa long bb he gut h clean sample Aftor the alteration had been effected Fifzgerald said there was rather muoh grain coming out with the ohaff and he oaised the blast to be altered again, ttoina time afterwarda Fl'Zjerald aaid that ther« was too muoh grain left m the straw and he wanted the dram not oloser. The driver told him that theeffeot of that would be to smash some of the grain aad send more out with the oht ff. Fitzgerald aald that he wanted j a go»i sample and the drnm was altered. | Some time after it was reopened, and subsequently yet another alteration was made. The engine driver got alok of the Interference) and witness saw Filz?erald alter the drum himself. Be was satisfied for a little while aud then stopped the maohlne altogether. Before tbe maohine waa altered the threshing was being well done. Witness corroborated a good deal Qf the evidence previously given, When Meaolem sacked the driver he did not ask any of the laechtne hands as to who was m fault Witness did not think the driver was to blame.— W, Judd, bagman fur R. Meaolem gave evidence as to the threshing of tbe wheat and that Meaolem and Fitzgerald had agreed for £5 to be allowed for wheat In the straw — Colin Campbell deposed be took Hartland's place as drl ?er of threshing machinery at Fitzgerald's plaoe. He ex* atnined tbe straw complained of, and they started to put it through again but got no wheat from it. They stopped the atraw going through at the parties made some arraDgement, Very little value was left In the Btraw.— Oroaa-examined: FUza^rald did not complain to Mulr about the threshing and seemed quite satisfied with the wotk— David Fi\zgera\d waa called but did not appear aud Mr Wilding closed hta case.— Mr Purnoll opened the oaae for the defence and called Nioholas Kifzgarald who aaid that on one windy day Meaolem was at the maohlne, whneae asked him to open the drum of the machine and Meaolem told the driver to give the dram two or three tarns towards evening, and this the driver said he did at the proper time- Witness the following day had a look at a heap of ohaff and from tha amount of grain he saw left ia the ohbff and straw he caused the maohine to be etopped. Witueai also examined another heap of ohaff and straw and oom plained of the wheat which had been left m the ohafi. Witness hid not been m the habit of lnterftrlng with the maohlne. About eleven o'olook on Sunday night Mnaolem came to his house and remarked "Is this not a fearful moßn the driver has made of tho threshing ?" Meaolem offired to givb him £8 for the loss of grain And asked witness not to aay anything about the bad threshing Witness agreed to take the £8. The following day the machine was cleaned up and a few forks of atraw put through. Meaolem then re marked that It would not pay to put the atraw through tho rnachfno ngaln and m»rlj> TTltoeai an offdr "6TTEB~lnfitead "of putting the Btraw through a second time. Subnoqooatly wltnoeo had a conversation with Meoleam, who disputed baviog agreed to allow witness the £8. A Mr Hill was present during this conversation. The straw wi»b burnt some time In June, but it would- not have been burnt had wltneas had any idea that Mesclem would dispute tho £8 rompenaatlon. The coal got from Mtu : o!om by David Fitzgerald was got on the same terms as a quantity obtained by witness. Witnoaa only got from Meaolem 1 ton lloft of coal, and he was not at all responsible for the coal obtained by David FKssgarald, • When Meaolem rendered the account for the ooal the weights were charged separately, and the names of witness and his brother mentioned m the aooount. Meaolem quite understood that his brother was poing to pay for bis own ooal. By Mr Wilding : Meaclem had threshed for witness once before. Witness did not interfere with the maohine at all. He asked the driver to alter the maohine on the evening that Meaolem left, but on no other occasion. When Meaolem oame to him on the Sun day evening he called tho driver a lot of names, and said thp driver had attended the maohlne as directed. Witness never tent any of Meaolero's men for Meaolem, to complain of tho work the maohlne wee making. Witner a had no disputed aooount with his brother. Witness oalled the attention of one of his inon to the chaff and straw. He did not authorise either of his men to oartlhe ooal for his brother. Witness instructed bla man to fetch a load of ooal home. His brother had a part of the truck of coal and Leadley another part, — Catherine Buckley remembered Meaclem going to her brothor-ln law's (defendant's) houoo late on the Snnday evening. She heard a conversation about the bad threshing, and Meaolem said ho would put the stuff through tho machine again. Fitzgerald said people would hear about it, and he would not like to Injuro him at the beginning of the season. Meaolem offered to allow Fitzgerald £8, and Fitzgerald . said ho would be satisfied. By Mr Wilding—Mr Meaolem began the conversation and offered to put tho straw through the machine again. Was suro it was £8 offered by Meaolem. Witness had heard Fitzgerald say it was £8. Charles Hill deposed to hearing a conversation botwepu Meaulem and Fitzgerald about some threshing. They were heated and wero talking pretty loud. All he heard was Fi'zjorald say the "stuff was there."— James Jamleson deposed that Robert Maaolem left Fitzgerald's farm to go and thresh for his father. While at his father'u farm Meaolem bad said that the man he had h»d at Fitzgerald's did not understand the maohinr; John McGean deposed that he had boon oat ting for Fitz gerald. Fitzgerald had pointed out a heip of ohaff whloh witness examined and say some grain m It; more than ought to bare been there.— Counsel having ad dressed the Benoh judgment was given for plaintiff for £U 15s SJ, inoludlng the anrnunt paid Into Court, and coats, The Court then rose.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is tho Corn Exchange report for tho week ending Friday, October sth, 1888:- Transaotione m wheat during the week have been on a moderate scale no speoial en quiries for lines of any magnitude being noted, although prioes are firmly maintained on the baßts of laßt week's quotations, this, no doubt, is the result of stocks beooming more attenuated. Oats remain firm, and Boveral large parcels have changed hands at satisfac tory rates to holders. Other lines of produoo are unmarked by anything of a decided cha racter, and our quotations under may be takon as a fair average of values. Wheat— Prime Tusoan, 3s 6£d to 8a 7d; pearl and Hunter's, 3s fid to 3s Gd. Chick wheat, whole 3s ; broken, 2s 3d to 2s 9d. Oats— Milling, 2s 8d; short feed, 2a to 2s Id. Tartars and inferior, la 8d to Is lOd. Barlet— Malting, dig to 4s 4d ; seed paroels, 4s 8d to 4s 0(1. Beaks and Pjcab, the formei 2s 9d to 2s lOd, and the latter 2a Od with enquiries for true Bamples for seed at 2s 9d. Grass Sked.— Oookafoot ia m moderate request for Bowing, B£d to 3jjd being about the top price for machine dressed ; farmers' paroels, 2% d to 3d, Byegrass quiet at 2s 9d to 8o 3d for maohine dressed, and Is 9d to 2« 8d for farmers' lots.

Potatoes. — A fair demand has been ex. perienoed for seoond quality at 47b 6d to 50a at country stations. Saoka extra.

Dairy Pboduoe. — Batter at present ia an* quotable, buyers^ not feeling disposed to risk muoh so early m the season ; cheese is firm at BJd to 4d. The above prioes are those paid to farmers for delivery, f.o.b. Sacks extra.

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting was he'd at the Boards offioe oa Thursday. Present — Messrs Coster (obalrmtn), Lyttelton, Btrlngf allow, and Tamer.

The Clerk's report was read and con sidered,

Tho Ohalnnan stated that he had instructed the Olerk to have the breaks m plantations filled up with trees, and this had been done. — On the motion of Mr Turner, seconded by Mr Stringfellow, the Chairman's action was approved. It wag deolded to accept Mr Morton's offjr fir timber on the AUord Forest traok.

It was resolved that the water course or dltoh on MoPhatl's road shoald be filed up again. The Ohairman stated that the Rakala settlement wni not referred to with refer enoe to the Ootmoil receiving water rice money.

Mr Lyttelton moved and Mr String fellow seconded. th*t Mr J Gardiner be offered £10 oloar of all expensed for an aote of land on R.S. 25375, fora gravel pit. — Carried.

Correspondence was received 1 from Messrs dolmen and Loaghrey, stating that Mr Anderson wanted arbitration foi the prioe of tand.

It was deolded to agree to this, and to request Mr John Ollivler to act for the Board.

A dopntatlon from tho Domain Board requested the B a-d to give asslstanoo m clearing away gone, etc, from the large plantation,

On the motion of Mr Oostor, seoonded by Mr Lyttelttn, it was resolved to grant a snm of £20.

The Pouudkeeper wrote sift'ta; that he had sold horses from the Pound which had not paid expenses. The Olerk was instraoted to reply that the Hoard expeot to receive half of all fees ohargeable, and hold the Poundkeeper responsible for the same.

Mr Allan wrote enclosing a list of lands sold on the Aoton Estate, and requesting the alteration to bo made on tho roll

Me Oronln applied for an extension of time to complete hin contract on Ohertiey Boundary road. — Granted.

The Troisary < ffioiala wrote intimating that £114 lla 4i had been paid to the credit or tne Board for village acttlemeat rofands on flulo of aectlona.

The following tendon were aoocpted : — Metnlllag on Baahy Park road : D. Murphy, at U2J por yard. Tmsocklng samo road : W. Stovenaon, »t 6i per ohaln, Tut sicking Sprotts' road: W. Stevenson, at 3Jd per obsin. I'nrmlng road «t Hulfield : Oronin, at 4s ll|d por ohain. Making catlings: D. Ready, at

Aocoonti for £138 12s 8d were pasted for paymont, and the meeting adjourned, there being do bualneaa la connection with the Cemetery.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(F3B PBEBS ASSOCIATION.)

ENGLAND AND THE PACIFIC.

London, Ootobor 3. The " Standard " urges that Britain should declare a protectorate over the remaining islands m the Pacific not annexed, m order to anticipate France.

THREATENED STRIKE OF ENGLISH COLLIERS.

A great strike of colliers is immi nent unless their demands for in creased wages are acceded to. The "St James' Gazette " predicts a coal famine.

FEARFUL WEATHER.

The ship Cressington, from Mel bourne, reports fearful weather on the voyage. The vessel had a narrow escape from foundering* and so immi nent was the danger that the captain never retired or undressed for ten weeks (?)

GENERAL BOULANGER.

Pams, October 8, General Boulanger has returned, from a tour m Spain, and will immediately recornmenco hii political campaign.

THE KAISER.

Vienna, October 3. The Emperor William 11., of Ger many, arrived here to-day. He re ceived a great ovation as he was driven through the streets of the city. He was received by the Emperor Francis Joseph, and the meeting between the two Emperors was of the most cordial nature.

AMERICA AND THE CHINESE.

Washington, October 2. The Senate has requested President Cleveland to negotiate with the British Government for the purpose of pre venting Chinamen reaching the United States territory from British possessions m North America.

The exemptions suggested by Presi dent Cleveland m the Chinese Exclu sion Bill are causing some excitement m California.

COLONEL BATTY E'S MUR DERERS.

Oawjutta, October 3 The Akozias, the Black Mountain tribe charged with the murders of Colonel Battye and Captain XJrrniston, have rejected the ultimatum sent them demanding the surrender of the ring leaders and payment of a fine, and the British are now advancing on the rebel <)Q«UioQtopunJtb the murderers,

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the AshbuTton County Council was held to Jay. Presmt: Mobbis VV 0 Walker (Chairman) 0. -T. Harp r, H. Friedlander W MoMilliin, Jao- B own, B. S. Coater, Julian Ju-kson.

An apology f^r'absenoo vrai re eived from Mr <Mi»g.

CHAIRMAN'S 6TAXBMENT.

The (Jhnirmtn said : — '['he Returning Officer r-poita 'ho doo'ion of Mr Wm McM lln i UH a mombitr for tho Mount Hutt Hiding, v\ the place of Mr John Holmeß, resigned, — Mr Goodwin bas no ceptod tho reduction of rent for the plan tation l\'o3t>rvcß leasad by him, and the necosßary re^plutio.i r -latiog theroto har" b r en prepared by the Oouucll'fl aolioito". The Glirifctohurch 0 oiit»ble Aid Board bab app iod for tho baliuoj of tbo amount due by this Coanoil, viz., £761 Os 10J. — The '> urine D partmont forward* a copy of the iftfjherios Bil , whioti it is proposed to introduce again to Parliauieut next session and aeks the Counoil U make any BUggestionß or remarks it may vvi&h tho con — Litton from Messrs ffolaieß and Loughrey, rea|.eoiing allege.) d image dene by the storm ohannel at Mathven, to the propertied of Messrs John and Gordon Holmes respectively) will be re*d to dby — Mr Bowyer h b aJao wriitan oomplainintt of the Railway Djpartmem wide: iog the storm channel between Mativen an I Oairn^raa aid points out the damage that will take place m oon eeqnence of the aotion of that Depart* mont. — Tho Committoa appointed by the Council to consider the aooount for pro paring lease of Mount b'otnora Tramway, and the matter of providing auxiliary water supply, - South Rikuia plains, have met, and will present their reports to -day — The Provioolaj Planting BoardLhas xc mitted the sum of £150 12s Bd, whioh sum has been placed to the cred t of the

Plantat on Reserves Fuod»— Mr (ieorge Jameson has refunded 5 per cent on the cost of the seeds obtained from him for the irrigation farm — The amount of rates collected to date is £4068 12a od, leaving £858 12a lid outstanding. The sum of £502 0a 10J hau boon paid for water oharges, out of a total of £071 10a.— A letter from the Oonimmioner Grown Lands, stating the amount accrued from the sale of deferred payment and per petual lease lauds, and stating what steps the Council has to take before any money on thiß aocount oan be paid to i' f will be read to-day. engineer's bepobi. The Engineer reported as follows :— Upper Baogitata Traffio Bridge : The contractors report that a considerable 1 quantity of timber for redeoking is now cut, but that owing to some ot the bush roads at Oxford being washed away they do not expeot the timber forward for about a fortnight. | X South Asbburton River Bridge, Hood's 1 Grossing : The willows have been planted m river bed at south approach as requested, and these will be fenced m shortly. The fencing of the road forming the south approaoh is now. very much broken down, and partially decayed, and several rails removed. There would be required about I 60 top rails and 25 posts to restore the ; fanoing at both ends of the bridge. North Aabburton Bridge at Forks : Some minor repaitß of deoking are being eieouted from time to time pending the arrival of deok timber for this and other bridges m upper dietriot which will arrive shortly. Aehburton-Rangitata Water Supply: The willow planting at the headworkß has haen ' completed m the South Ashburton river bed. All the races m the district have a copious supply at present. With reference to the question of road alteration near the head* works m rural seotions 25144 and 21105, the accompanying plan shows the deviation required whioh would cover the line of the present track at the base of the cliff.— Ro proposed new raoo for Messrs Ballantyne and others.- Two-thirds of tho requisite amount for construction has been paid m. When the remaining third is paid tenders will be called and the work put m hand. Mount Somera Water Supply : The races m tnie district aro not yet m good repair, but I will take stops to have the necessary im provements oompleted during tha month. Taylor's Stream Bridge : The groin is not yet repaired, as old rails from the Railway Department are not at present available for the purpose. Plainß Water Supply : The various minor repairs at the headworks, auxiliary channel, dam Mount Harding, and intake of E8 water raoo have been oompleted, and tho willow planting at the in'et of auxiliary ohannel will be commenced at onoe. The distribution of water throughout the distriot is satisfactory. The deolivity of flume over Dry Greek has been increased, whioh will lessen the lodg ment of water, complained of by Mr Baker, i Wakanui Flat : The river is now nearly aoroßS the road m several places, and a connection of the race there would be some what risky, and might only last for a short time. PStormwatsr Channel, Mount Alto: This! he« been scoured with boulders at a cost of about £7, and there ib now lens danger of the head raoo there being intercepted. jRc the matters m Mount Hut( roa,d dis triot on wbiob a deputation from that Board interviewed the Counail. The bridge for storm water channel at Gairnbrae baa now been re* ereoted and I have arranged for a clearance of the ohannel being made near Morris. As to the storm water m R.S. 25617, this matter was previously referred to Messrs Gould and Gameron, and 1 beg to annex their reply of Maroh 14 last; So far as regards cost an ex pnndituro of £7 or £8 would take the water through the fence after adjjustraept of race, but the course of the river is by no means

dear, and einoe the d>te referred to a field

drain hae been oat alongside ths road. Tbjs of oourae would beoomo inoperative if it were to be oonvertodjinto a flood drain. The raising of tho bridge and approaches at slaughter house, Methven, would oont about £12, and, as I previously explained, the water- way there was always deficient, irrespective of any of the Council's work. I would, however, re* commend, that the Council defray half the oost of the work. As to repairs of Chapman's oreek, near West's I should explain that before any water supply was introduced, the road bridge there became undermined through exoeseivo soour, and the Hoad Board had to remove it, after whioh they made a orosalng by filling up the bridge pit wjth atones, the drop from whioh caused considerable soour from time to time, whioh they made up with boulders. The Counoil, after water' supply was slurted, added somewhat to the work the Road Board bad ezoouted, and so the matter remains. If any further proteotion is autho rized here, I am oi opinion that the Board should be asked to contribute half tho oost.

Plantations : The sowing of blue gum and atringy bark, At Ohortsoy, will be flaishoa In a day or two. The ploughing at A.rjama ii m progress. The annual outtisg and grubbing of gorse m the county plantations should be undertaken now. Too gorse ia spreading a good deal on some of them. PDDDI'O HILL BRIDGtH It was resolved to draw the attention of the Engineer to the state of approaches of this bridge. ROA» EXCHANGE. The qnostion d road oxohango near head works, Raogltala District, referred to In tho Engineer's report, was loft In the hands of the Chairman of Council «nd Ohtirman of Rangttata Road Board. Taylor's stream bridqb. The Chairman having reported that the late fresh had favorably affootod the stream for that purpose, It was deoldod to Instruct tho Engineer (o have the willows planted for the protection of groins at Taylor's stream bridge. WATRR BACK, WAKANUI FLAT Mr Brown urged the necessity of restoring tho water race on River Board. For an eipetd tare of about £3 the race oonld again bo utilized. The Engineer snid that the coarse pointed oat by Mr Brown was the only one by whioh the settlers affaoted could have a water supply ; at the same time a certain amount of risk would be Incurred. Mr Brown did not think there would bo any risk, He had no doubt arrange* mania could bo made with the River Board to take obarge of the race. Members generally thought . the views of the River Board should be aioffftalned before pvootedlpg with tfat work, >

Mr Brown d-precated any delay. Ultimately I. .van decided on the motion of Mr liar per that a Committee oonsltk ing, of the Chairman, Messrs Brown, Filedlnnder, and Harper should Inspect the spot and havo the work oarrled ont at once if they thought advisable.

BTOBM WATBR, M00»T HUM MBTRIOI.

The EDglneor'a report on the matters brought before the Council at Iti last mncting by a deputation from the Mount Butt, Road Board, was considered. The various mnters referred to wert considered seriatim,

It wan resolved that the race through R.S. 25617 should be lowered so at not to obstruot ntorm water.

MrE. W. Bowyer wrote stating that the railway department was widening the storm channel ft Oairnbrae, and as la result he would suffer great damage In times of fl>od. —It was resolved to refer Mr Bowyer to the railway department The paragraph m the Engineer'! report In respect to bridge at Methvon slaughter house it was decided to refer to the Mount Hutt Road Board.

The paragraph In the Englnear'i report In regard to Chapman's Greek was alto referred to tha Mount Hutt Road Board, Mr Jaokson presented copies of reso* lutlons passed at a pnblio meeting held at Metbven to consider the question of storm water, and also a oopy of a report by Mr Dobion.

Mr Jaokson moved that the neouiaff steps be taken to define the dratntge district as asked by the meeting of rate payers.

A oommlttee consisting of the Chairman, Messrs Coster, Brown, Wright, McMillan, Frle dlandar, and Jaokson was appointed to define the boundaries fISH irrigation. Mr Harper moved " i bat ft. oOmmlttae consisting of the Chairman, Messri Fried* lander and the mover be appointed to define No 4 Irrigation District to enable the ratepayers to proceed to petition th« Oounotl to form that dlitrlot into Ml irrigation dlfttt lot PAYMENTS. . , Acoounts were pasted for payment. HAMPdTEAD WAXBB SUPPLY . A letter waa received from the Borough Council In reference to the water 1 apply from Hampitead, stating that the Council was willing to afford any reasonable faol lltles to the Town Board. The lettar pointed ont what the Opunoll had done la the matter la* the past and forwarded copies of reports by the Works Committee, A Oommlttee, oonslstlng of the Ohatf man and Mr Brown, was appointed to confer with the Borough Ooonoll and Hampstead Town Board on this matter. CHAPMAN'S OBBBK, Mr E. Ohapmnn watted on the GoaneN In reference to Chapman's oiaek, whera some work t > prevent dsmage to proptxty was nrgontly needed. Messrs McMillan and Jaokson with the Engineer were requested to Inspect lha oreek, and report at next meeting. WATBRTON DRAIN.

Mr Protberoe waited on the Oonnoll la referenoa to drain ta the Watertori dli triot. This In times of flood overflowed, doing great damage. Tbo Longboaoh Road Board agreed to pay ooe-thl.d of the ooitofoirrplngout the naoeiikrp work, and Mr Protheroa aib*d the Coandl to ooatrlbate a like amount m whioh ease ha would undertake that the remaining third ■hnuld be paid* '

The oost of the work wm estimated *t £14.

It was resolved, on the motion 'of Mr Brown, that tbeGounoil should contribute one-third of tho estimated ooit of tho work.

AUXILIAEY TTATiK BDPPLT. "• . t The Committee appointed to oonitdet the matter of an auxiliary water supply from the Rakala river, and the amount to be borrowed for the time and ottjer matters Id oonneofclon therewith reper'ted, that a at meeting of Ooroinl tee, tl c follow ing resolutions bad been oarrled :—Re ■vWud tb»i tho money shall bn borrowed for the purpose of lrlga'.loa »nd supple mentary water supply aider the Ooautlei Act, 1886 and the Ghgernment Loam to Looal Bodloa Aot, 1886 Resolved that ths boundaries of the proposed district be u» followo ; — Boundaries set forfh : Roughly speaking the proposed district includes the land between the Wakanuj Greek and Btikala River on the east aide of the railway Hoe ; on the westward of the Una the district extends nearly up to Methven; —Resolved that £4000 It the amount necessary to be borrowed for the parpOM of making snpplementary water supply and Increasing the present raoea; by 100 mllea In the dlstrlot described heretofore. — Resolved that the solicitor be Instructed to prepare the uooessary ipeolal order to bring the Loana to Looal Bodlei Aot. 1886, Into force foi the said dlstrlot, and the Engineer be asked to ealoulate tho aoreage and asoertaln the amount of rat« to be paid to meet Interest and linking fand, to be paid under the Government Loans to Looal Badlei Aot, 188«.— • Resolved that four aoples of petition be> prepared to comply with the Counties Act, and for obtaining signatures, and that f onr plana of proposed diitrlot be on view as provided by the Aot— Resolved that Mr Ooatei be authorised to engage fourteen eanvassert to take round the petition.

MrOoiter, the Chairman of the Com* mittee, moved tho adoption of the report; The oommlttee after length y oomiderttlon had deolded upon the boundaries ihown In the map. . Mr Jtokion seoonded the adoption of the report. . ■ ■ -I The motion wai oerrled. , WATER BiOB,

Mr Wenton watted on the Council And complained of hta neighbor Intercepting' the water mo?! thm oanilng him mnoh inoonvenlenoA The Qnglneer laid that the rtoe referred to wm not under the control of the Conn* oil. , Mj Weiton B«ld he nndentood permit •lon to take the water had been granted by theOoandl, , .., , It »ai decided that the matter ihooldl be looked Into. * , ' PLANTATION OOMinTTKK. The Plantation Committee reported that It hnij deplded to oill for tenderi for outtljjg foncei, stubbing and trimming gotto. ; (Left ilttlng.) , ■ ,

THE LONDON MURDERS.

(TO PRESS ABSOOIATIOir.)

Lohdow, Oetobei 8. The body of the woman found at Whitehall was dismembered and much decomposed. It is believed the trunk is part of a woman whose arms were recently found m the neighborhood b£ Pimlico and Lambeth. '-'■'-.

THE ASHBURION GUARDIAN , FRIDAY OCTOBER S, 1888



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Statutory Declaration.— l, Fr Anß Raabef Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colbny o f Viotoria Australia, do solemnly and. sincerely deolan that on the2sfch Juno, 1877, my Bon AUreiJ, , six years of age, wa.a accidentally hurt with . an axe on his knee. lat onoe took all paing to secure medioal a&sißtanoe. However, ia spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this junoture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, proouring soma of their Extract of tha • Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fortnight out ot all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add I that it was when the crisis bad been reaohed that the Extraot referred to was first appliecL. ' And I make this solemn declaration, etc— Franz Bube. Declared at Sandhurst, m th». colony of Viotoria, Australia, this seventeenth' day of October, one thousand eight hundred • n » «ettmty.s.e T «i before ;mt, Morita GoJuti *iP»^(4fJrtJj __ '.



Skinny Men.— "Wells' Hoalth Renewcr , restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia impotence, sexual debility. At chemists and druggists. Kcmpthorne Piosser, and Co., agents, Chnstchurch. 2 Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— A frcqent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few doses of the Pills taken m time are an effectual preventive against gout and rhema* matistn. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of which, combined with the operation of the Pills, must infallibly effect a cure. These pills act directly on the blood, which they puufy and improve. Having once subdued the severity of their diseases, perse- verance with the Ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with; warm, brine, will speedily relax aij stiffness, and prevent any



DAl«r FAOTOKtKS IN NEW ZEALAND. \ NUMBER of copies of Mb R. f\ MoOahom's report on Dairy Factories m New Zealand, together with other papers on the sabjoot published m pamphlet form, havo been forwarded tc us, and we shall be happy to distribute them gratis to any of our subscribers Oopte* o<m be obtained at the " Mail " and " Gaardlan" Offioe on application.



Wanted V¥T ANTED a good general sa/vant, VV apply Mrs John Orr, Alford Forest Road. 10 34 WANTED — A General Servant. Apply Mrs Edward, corner Moore street and Hast Belt. 10 44 WANTED by a gentleman Bovd and Residence In a private family m Afihbiirton, Terms and parttoolars to '• MBKCANHI.E," P.O. Box 4, Aohburtoa. 10 43 W' ANTED Kocwa— -That Mks 1:1 ill, Alonthiy Nurte, has removed frcm Peter Etrooi to T>; "J'revor'a hr.nno, In Mooro Street. lCt39 DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday. i^iUEATBSL 1 Kale or the day, every- \jf thing cheap for Gash. — H. C. taaEBS Melford Houae, WAITED to Soil, for £3 10s, a Chimney Sweeping Maohino, nearly cow, cost £5. Apply offico of this prpar. 10 6 80.*4. iD and Residence for * Lady or Gentleman m a private family Bedroom, with use of sitting room. — Apply O.D , Mail Office. 10 26 Wr ANTKD Known— Mrs Stills has opened a ahop In Moore Street, and wishes to remind the Ladies of Ash* burton that she makes Children's clothing of all description on the shortest notioe, Also, Woollen Goods m Knitting or Orcohet, Comfortable room for one or more female Boarders, 10 38 OOTS. BOOTS:-- Keep tho feet dry and save doctor's bills. Quality is everything m bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Beat value In New Zealand at Ashburton Olothlng Mart, Saanders' Buildings. — Robert Aloobn. T ADIKS 1 Jackets.- Just Opened a few \,4 Ladles very superior Jacktt», both m style and quality. Will be sold at less than half their price daring oar present Sale,— H. 0. Sxasßa, Melford House. ~\l /"ANTED —Everyone to come and V V see the nicest lot of Glass, Chins, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbur- ton, and the Gheapettever landed m New Zealand. Imported direot from tho Manufacturer's. — Robkrt Alcobn, Saun- dera' Buildings. 3+ll STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies and Children's sample Hose just opened (landed under tho old Tariff.) All quality to behold cheap during our sale. — ii. O. Skgbbs, Melford Houao. WANTED Cash. — Mulr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2a 6d ; Candles, 6d ; Vestas, 5d doz. ; Coffee and Milk, Is ; Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits m Syrup (21b tins), Is. Crockery 5 Glassware, and Ironmongery,— - J. Mo- Gbeoob, Tanored street TTTANTED Known— New Goodf. W New Goods for the approaching Season to hand at the New Zealand Cloth* ing Fsotory. CTT ANTED Known— 2sa will purchase VV a 40s Tweed Suit at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. \ \ /"ANTED Known—Wo undertake VV to givo the very beat value obta'nablo m Men's and Buys' Clothing, all our own mnko and made from pure Wools, at tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory v WANTED Known — We are the Cheapest and Best Boubo m Aehburton for tihirfe, Bugs, Scarfs, Hato, &o. Splendid variety to Helect from al tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. rTTANTED Known— Our Boys' Oloth- VV ing is unrivalled. Parents and Guardians see our Boys' Suite, nicely made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- out, from 10s 6d, ut the New Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED Known— Tho Wonderful tVerthem Sewing Machine, with the new high urm and all the latest improvements, may be had on the Timo Payment System at the Now Zealand Clothing Factory. Inspection earnestly invited* WANTED Known— We are still making Measure Suits at 565, and Trousers to meaßure at 17b 6d, Cord Voßts from J2s 6d to measure at the New Zealand Clothing Factory j THE FEDERAL COFFEE PAL A Oh', at the corner of Collins * Kino Streets, Melbourne. Now open for bußinees. Tho Federal Palace is only two minulee walk from the Central Railway Station and tho Wharves. The Palace contains 650 rooms, comprising Drawing, Dining, Keadiog, Sitting, Billard, Bed, and other rooms. Special accommodation for families and permanent boarders. The Cuisine and Table appointments for the daily luncheon are a speciality. Particular care exercised to eecuro perfect immunity from Accident by Fire. All charges moderate. 9 26 GEO. COHEN, Manager. QUOD FAOIM.DB VALDB FAOIMUSJ (" Wbat we do we do well.") TtiU rjHItIBTGi±UROH DB NTAL SURGE UY, 168 Cashel Street, Ohrißlchtr.ch, next Robin- son's Boot Ptore, and at the Octngon, Dnnodin, All operations at et'icbly uniform and moderate Fees. Comultation freo. S. MYERB~AND CO., BURGEON DBNTIBTB. WITH^EETH WITHOUTTEETH NITKOUd OXIDE GAB administered. Tbi« AcsQ3thetic lourcf no unpleasant offeotn, and by its nse the ex f .raotioi of Bad Stamps and Teeth is rendered perfectly Painlofli aad EfEeotive. Adminißt°red daily. Fee for ad- ministration of tias, 6s- Extraction. 2a 6d a tooth. Hoars of attendance, 9 a xa. to 8p m. Private residence. 93 Bast Belt. The acknowledged superiority of AUEBI- CAN DENTISTRY m the construction of Artificial Teeth, the most finished workra m- ahip, and replacing the lout teeth T^M* t OBABILY ALMOST IMMEDUTKLY after extraction, hare ftstabliahed our repntatios. A single ArtlQclal Tooth, 10s , complete set, Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent, £10 10a; Artificial recta &nd Djutares made by other dentifts remodelled tit small o>st. ? Bwlin^ Feriecfc aod Fftiojofs .



Public Notices, J THE Undersigned have Truat Funds  for JnvoPßOiont upon firßt class free- hold securities at lowoßt current rafes of r interest m sums varying from £50 to _ £2000. IWILDING AND LEWIS, ' 77 Solicitors, Burnett Sf, _ B John .Hanger. SADDLE, COLLAR AND HAKNKSS i MAKEB. TTAVING purchased tho business of JjL Mr a. Ireland, and removed into - these commodious premiers lately oc- cupied by him m Burnett Siroet, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for j pastsopport and rolioits a contli truce of ' the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Sudd or} and Barnessj and strict attention to bust* ' new, combined with good workmanship < And Feaionable charges. Repairs neatly snd pre mp'ly attedded to +120 __________ BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! J. MOISCXN, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, comimncicg October Is', for ONE KONTB only, when he will off r to the pnblic his choice stock of best English and Colouial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on band goods of his own make and made to measure, which, lor STYLE, FASHION, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he it a thorough expert m tbis tine- Repairs neatly (Xeonted. tancreiTrtreet, Ne_t the CLUB, ABhburton J 9^loß Frozen Meat WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANOEB on Frozen Meat plsced m our bands for ssle m the Home Markets. M-8388 MtLics Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give epecial attention to this business, and have been oucceßsful m obtaining tUe Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment tbat Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Ohrißtchuroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, g 71 Ashbnrton and Rakaia. Wool JWool Wool BEASOnTBBB-89. TIT I L B s"~ A. N O O O. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low Tate of Interest, on tho ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale hero or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool here unless a Sale ia effected. Periodical Sales will be hold during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodious and convenient Stores, West Street. . J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEOEGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashburton and Rakaia. FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ex ••Coptic" and "Talnol," a large and woll-assorted Stock of a)l Fishing Requisites, viz., Rods, Lines Reels, Stocking*, Minnows, File*, Gaff Hooks, Mountings, Assorted Honks, and every Article for the Season, at Lowest Prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. Also, New Stock of CRICKETING ANT> LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS. Wm Zander, ISUING TACKLE DKPOT, iOBACOONJST. FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE. Ltdles' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressing Saloons. 8f165 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MAHY~THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomers and the Public generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who fonnd their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have no* deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform ah tbat as my sale so far has been suoh a success I intend contlnniner it for another FOUR WEEKS, dnrlng which time my Customers will hare the' advantage of buying Goods withont the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores.) Therefore you may depend npon gotting B BARGAINS It Is a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faoes for a small outlay, and I confidently assert— withont gush, blow, or buDknm — that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANT OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do to for another Mouth Therefore Don't delay, Purchase whlta yon may, And lay In a stock for a rafny day. D. M C FARLANE, WHOLESALES AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET