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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1888. NOTES.

The question put by " Enquirer " m our isßue of yesterday anent the Ash burton Jubilee Fund is a very natural and proper one. It is certainly high time that some decision were come to as to what is to be done with it, pr rather with the balance remaining to credit. We cannot find that any balance-sheet has ever been published, so that we have no means of ascertaining what sum is available for the contemplated Jubilee memorial. According to the last published list of subscriptions, which appears m the " Guardian" of the 18th June, 1887, it seems that up to that date the amount collected had reached £185. A considerable part of the money was probably expended m con nection with the Jubilee demonstration, and how much was left towards the proposed memorial wo are unablo to say. The last public record m connection with the matter appears m the local news of our issue of November 17th, 1887, where it is mentioned that at a meeting of subscribers held m the County Chambers on the 15th of that month "it was resolved that the funds m hand should be deposited m the Union Bank for six months at interest, and that Messrs Scaly, Walker, and Harper be appointed a Committee to consider the best form for a permanent memorial, they to report to the Committee as soon as a decision was come to." No doubt the first part of this direction was carried out, aqd the balance m hand lodged m the Bank, but there is nothing to show that the three gentle* men named m the resolution have ever consulted together as to what recom mendation should bo made to the Com mittee, Nearly a year has elapsed since the meeting referred to, and subscribers to the Fund cannot be accused of unreasonable impatience m asking for information, first as to what balance is available for the permanent Jubilee memorial, and next as to what form it is proposed that it shall take. Probably the reminder afforded by " Enquirer's " Hotter will induce the triumvirate to whom the matter has been entrusted to follow the example set by Mrs Dombey on a memorable occasion, by ff making »v effort."

The Tillage settlement system intro duced by the Hon. Mr Ballance, when Minister for Lands m the Stout- Vogel

the opposition and_ depreciation of political opponents, on the whole proved an unmTstakeable success, a boon to a number of deserving families and a de cided advantage to the colony. As a matter of course there have been a few instances m which the settlers have not succeeded, but this would be the case under any system of settlement, but the large majority of those who have taken up land under Mr Bal lance's regulations are, we are glad to know, doing well and are fully contented with their posi tion and prospects. Following is a copy | of a letter addressed on behalf of the village settlers at Hukerenui, Bay of Islands, under date August 28 last, by Mr John L. Home to Mr Ballance :~ "At a meeting of village settlers held here on the 25th ult. the following re solution was passed, and I was directed to forward the same to you : — We, as village settlers m the Hukerenui district, desire to express our gratitude to the Hon John Ballance for the benefits we have derived from- the operation of the village settlement scheme. Within the short space of eighteen months a com plete transformation has taken place m this district. What was then a compa rative wilderness, with only an isolated whare to be seen at intervals along the main road, has now given place to com fortable dwelling houses and well grassed paddocks, m most oases securely fenced, and the condition of the cattle, etc., grazing therein is ample proof of the good quality of the land. The settlers are, with few exceptions, well pleased with their holdings, and altogether there is an air of contentment and disposition to push ahead which augur well for their future prosperity. We reoognise that the village settlement scheme is the only one which has successfully grappled with the difficulty of placing the people on the land— thereby dealing a death blow at the iniquitous system of " land sharking," so long a veritable curse to the colony. Notwithstanding the fact that the scheme is looked upon with small favor by the present Government, and that we are absolutely without roads, ! we have every confidence m its ultimate success, and appeal to all who claim to be the working man's friend, to lift up their voices m favor of its extension." Such testimony as the above is highly satisfactory, and it is very much to be regretted that the good work so well begun by his predecessor is not being pushed on by the present Minister for Lands.

We are m receipt from Mr Samuel Yaile, well-known as an enthusiast m j the cause of railway reform, of a copy of a letter addressed by that gentleman to the " New Zealand Herald " under date 14th inst. It appears that his system of fares and charges has been,, tried on the Whangarei-Kamo line, and the following are given as the results as compared with the old system for the two four-weekly periods ending 23rd June and 21st July m the years 1887 and 1888 respectively :— 1888. 1887. New system. Old system. Pasiengera .« .. 2081 1441 I Increase, 640, or 444°/ o Merchandise, tonnage.. 756 454 Inoreaae, 802 tons, or 66*5% Mineral, tonnage . . 2823 ■ 1939 Increase, 884 tons, or 45*6°/, Total tonnage .. .. 3611 2418 Inorease, 1198 tons, or 496% Gross revenue £484 19 , 6 £332 12 6 Inorease, £152 7s, or 45 7% Expenditure .. £291 11 2 £459 4 1 Decrease, £167 12s_ lid, or dQ'3 a f 0 Ti »• .. Wo revenue at all, loss of Net revenue, £193 8s 4d £126 11 7 ; Improved revenue, £319 19 11 "These (says Mr Vaile) are the results of eight weeks' working m the depth of winter, and I say they con clusively prove the superiority of the new system, for as every branoh of traffic has increased by from 44£ to 66£ per cent, while working . expenses have de creased by over 86 per cent., Messrs Mitchelson or Maxwell cannot maintain their position, that the improved revenue is due to cessation of traffic, either m coal or anything else. If such results can be obtained from a line connecting with a small village only, why should they not be obtained from lines connect ing with our chief centres ?

The improvement ia equal to £320 per mile of railway per annum, which, for the whole of our lines, would give us an increased revenue or £568,640 per annum. I repeat my assertion that it can, and ought to be done ; nor is there anything wonderful m it, for it simply means a return of 6 per cent on our outlay." It really does begin to appear that there is a good deal m Mr Vaile's contentions, and we confess we should like to see his system given a trial upon a sufficiently extended scale to enable its advantages or otherwise to be clearly demonstrated.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There are 855 Balvation Army officers m Canada and 677 m the colonies of Australia, The Broken Hill people have fifty-three hotels, and have nearly finished a ohurob. The show of bloom on peach trees m many distriota ia greater than for many years past. The Bey E. A. Soott notifies that he will oonduot Divine Servioe m the Soafiold School- i room on Sunday next, Sept. 2srd, at 3 p.m. No olaos, a polioe magistrate ia reported to have aaid, put more real feeling into their vocation than piokpookets. The Glory Pea of New Zealand (Olianthua punioeus) is becoming a favourite garden creeper with oottagers m many villages m Weßt Somersetshire.

The takes of salmon m nearly all the English rivers are rapidly deoraasing. The numbers of fish recorded as token from the' Tyne daring reoent years are as follows : 1870, 129,000; 1873, 86,700; 1878, 48,000 j 1881, 45,000; 1885, 33,000; 1886,85,000; 1887, 32,000; 1888, 18,800. Waipawa, a little bush township m Hawke's Bay, iB very pluokily going m for an Indus trial and Art Exhibition upon a somewhat ambitions eoale. The exhibition buildings will cover an aore of ground, ana the floor space offered to exhibitors totals up to 98,244 feet, besides 2000 feet of wall space, The Exhibition is to be opened on the sth Deo. The Home correspondent of an exchange writes : — " One of the evening newspapers, m describing an interview with Mr Olarkeon, the famous wig.maker, I«ts us into tha secret that King Tawhiao, while m London, waa wont to avail himself of this gentleman's aid for the improvement of his personal appear* anoe. Her Majesty waß very fond of the society of ladies of the ballet, and m order to make himself more presentable to the Cory pbean nymphs, used to go to Mr Olarkson to have his tattoo marks filled up. " The best Remedy for Indigestion.— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended 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 iustice called the "natural strenfithener of the human stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under auycircum, stan £ c _ JfSold m bottles at is isd, as gd £^^^nedicine vendors throughoutjthe,

A railroad is being oonalruoted between Jaffa and Jerusalem.

Mr Dion Bouoioanlt calculates that theatri cal amusements cost the inhabitants of the United States £40,000,000 a year.

Dr Giles, R.M., m a oaae at Auokland, has ruled that a woman cannot; be imprisoned on a judgment summons.

The libel oase brought by the Hon Mr Larnaoh against the " New Zealand Herald " is to be tried m Wellington. The oase id is said " will be fought to the bitter end."

Mr O. G. Hawdon announces that he has money to lend at 6£ per cent., and will make no charge for commission or valuation m Ashburton oounty.

One of the emus m the Napier Botanioal Gardens has laid four eggs, but manifests no intention to sit. It ia probable they will be inoubated.

Spurgeon was once asked if a member of a braßß band 'oould be a Chrisian. He replied, " Yes, I think he might, but not his next-door neighbour."

The Railway Department notifies that on the 26th, 27tb, and 28th inst., Saturday re turn tickets toOrari will be issued for the Geraldine races. On the 28th a train will leave Orari for Ashburton at 6.47 p.m.

The praotioe of the Maypole danoe last evening was very successful, showing that those taking part are fast attaining pro fioienoy.

An Auokland paper says that Mr Jaoobsen, of Ashburton, of diamond and Alford tin fame, is now engaged m floating a oompany to work a marble deposit m the Motueka (Nelson) diatriot.

An editor, m reply to a young writer who wanted to know whioh magazine would give him the highest position quiokest, advised " a powder magazine, especially if you contribute a fiery artiole."

The railway revenue for the five months ended August 81st totals up to £410,000 odd. This is some £23,000 short of the Colonial Treasurer's estimate, or at the rate of £55,000 for the year.

An interesting article or**' Banking Sharks m the Arid Zone," and editorials on " The Price of Wheat," and " Imported Pests," will be found on the fourth page of this issue.

Christianity m India is, acoording to Sir Charles Aitohison, advanoing 5 per cent, faster than the growth of population, and is making greater progress than at any time since the Apostolio epoch.

"How muoh oider did yon make this year ? " inquired one farmer of another who had offered a speoimen for trial. " Fifteen barrels" was the answer. (Another sip.) 41 Well, if you had had another apple you might have made another barrel."

An interesting disoovery was made at the Whombejan oaves, at Taralga, New South Wales, a few days ago. Some of the resi dents' lowered themselves through a hole m the Burfaoe of tha ground near the caves previously known, and found a fresh series of oaves of enormous extent.

The W«llington correspondent of the 11 Press" telegraphing on Friday says the Government have been hard at work m Cabinet elaborating plans for the gradual abolition of the Publio Works and Native Departments, whioh is to be completed during the ourrent offioial year.

In the French forest at Esterel, a man and his wife were at work not far from aoradle m whioh nestled their babe. An eagle ia said to have swooped down, and seizing the infant with its talons, bore it aloft. The father ia reported to have shot the eagle dead, and oaught the infant as it dropped earthward.

The Good Templars of Springburn, to show their appreciation of the efforts of Mr and Mrs Tomlinson m the cause, the looal Order are having an illuminated address prepared for presentation to them. The work has been placed m the hands of E. M. Blake and he has succeeded m turning out a very handsome piece of artißtio work. The presentation will be made m the course of a few days.

The Rink de Paris will be open to-night as usual. Great preparations are being made for the forthcoming Carnival, and during every day that the Rink ia not held the Carpenters are busy with the construction of a dress oirole and gallery m order that visitors may be oomfortably seated and kept dear of -tbrar-Bkuiuru. The naanager_intartdß_to issue tioketS to the numhfir of poata«»nly_ Tlnltnta may be obtained on and after to-night, t

A man who had reached the uncommonly ripe age of 109 years died at Woodend (Victoria) last week — Patrick Mahoney, Who was born m Tipperary, Ireland, m 1779. Until the last few months he used to walk from his farm, about a mile distant to Wood end, with the assistance of a stick only. He retained his faculties to the last. The old gentleman often related scenes he had witnessed m Ireland before and at the time of the Rebellion of 1798. For many years he was a game-keeper to Yisoount Lismore. In 1854 he came to Viotoria with his wife and settled m the neighborhood of Woodend. He had no ohildren, but hia widow survives him and is over 80 years old.

The Earl of Hardwioke, who ia stated to be anxious for a. Colonial Governorship, is 52 years of age, and the fifth bearer of the title, whioh dates from 1754. The family name is Yorke, and the eldest son is Visoount Boy ston. Lord Hardwiok is a Privy Councillor, and m his youth served m the 7th and 11th Dragoons, and saw service m India. He haa held the offices of Comptroller of the House hold and Maßter of the Buokhounda. He inherited personalty to the value of £120,000 from his predecessor, and his estates oom prise 19,882 aoreß, estimated to yield an annual rental of £27,121. Before coming into the title he sat m the House of Common g for Cambridge. Of course he ia a Conser vative. The Countess of Hardwioke is a daughter of the first Earl Gowley.

The Daily Times" says:— " If Australia may be called the land of rapid fortune making, then New Zealand may. be termed the country of gigantic possibilities, For m this free and happy land there are m oxistence thret Aotß, by the aid of whioh every man who can get a wife should be able to secure a competence, and lay up treasures here below. One is the Married Women's Property Act, by whioh no woman can be sued for debt unless she is the possessor of a separate estate of the value of £1000 at leastg the other is the Land Aot, whioh enables a man to get a deferred payment seotion and then run into debt to an unlimited extent to improve it, while absolutely protecting it from the Bankruptcy Aot, whioh Act furnishes the means for utjlisiqg the other two Aota for the benefit of anybody but the trading community. And yet some say our laws are not liberal enough ! "

A correspondent of the " London Journal of Horticulture " says :—" Last winter an old poultry keeper told me he could distinguish the sex m eggs. I laughed at him, and waa none the less soeptioal when he told me the following Beoret : — ' Egga with the air bladder m the centre of the crown will produce oookerels ; those with the bladder to one side will produce pullets,' The old man was bo certain of the truth of this dogma, and his poultry yard so confirmed jt, that I deter mined to make experiments upon it this year. I have done so, registering the egg blsdder vertical^ or bladder on one aide, rejected all m whioh it was not one or the other, as m Dome it is only very slightly out of the centre. The following is tb,e result. Forty-eight chickens were hatohed, three are dead, eleven are yet too young to decide upon their sex ; of the remaining 44 every one has turned out true to the old man's* theory.. This of course, may be an accidental coincidence, but I shall certainly try the experiment again."

"Rough on Itch."— "Rough on Itch" cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frostedrfect, chilblains, itch, ivy poison barbers' itch. 3 Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the bowels. — A remedy, which has been tested and proved m a thousand , different ways, capable of eradicating poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting E the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway's Ointment reoeatedly on the abdomen, a rash appears, and as it thickens the a'vine irritability subsides. Act ing as a derivative, this ointment draws to the urface, releases the tender intestines from all acrid matters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, for which blistering was the ql4*fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the discovery of this Ointment havint, pro claimed a remedy possessing equally derivative ot perfectly painless pqwijs,

The London correspondent of a contem porary writes; — In Orowndale Road, the other afternoon, my attention waa drawn to a rather smart young fellow, dressed after a somewhat shabby-genteel fashion, and ener getioally grinding sounds out of a large Btreet organ. Upon a large oard fixed on the front of the instrument there appeared printed m very conspicuous characters the following notice : " Utterly destitute ! lam Visdount Hin(on, the eldest son of Earl Poulett.— Vide 'Burkes Peerage.'" Visoount Hinton has played clown at the Surrey thebtre.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., sole agents for the Hassey binder, have received the follow ing advice from the head office Toronto. We have sold out our entire production, and don't think we have scattered among our 500 home agents and- m our own faotory 100 machines all told,; out of the enormous number we completed. Our binders have made every* where this year, "where harvests have been commenced and gone through with, one of the finest and grandest reoords ever made by any machine, and you may have the utmost confidence m them giving your customers unbounded satisfaction. We have obtained m France last month the silver medal and 150 francs as prize m competition with others there working, defeating the Walter A. Woods, the Hornsby, and various other binders.

SKIN SALE.

Me Peter William, (for Friedlander 8t03.) reporta having held tbelr fort* nightly sale of sheep skins at their East Street Hqrse Bazaar, The entry consisted of abont 350 sklne, all of which sold very well. The following are the prices ob tained, viz. :— Best bntchere' orossbreda, 5j 8d to 6s 2d ;do merinos, 5i 51 ; far mers good orossbredo, 49, 4s 9J, 4s lid to 5a 3d; do merlnoa, 3s 3d, 3s 6d to 4» lOd; fasmera medium crosabrede, 3s 33, 3a si, 3i,9J, 3s lOd to 3j lid ; do merinos, la 9J, 2a Id, 2s 4d to 2s 61; last year's lambs, Is lid.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(per press association,)

Auckland, September 21. At the R.M. Court to-day, Garrett Bros., Bootmaker?, sued A. Wanmtn and McCarthy, two of the man who have gone out from their employ on strike, for the sum of £20 each, damages. The o»868 were baaed on a cert»ln agreement entered Into between plaintiffs and de fendants, and which bound the latter to the employ of Gtrrett Bros, for » term of years. Mr Cooper appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr Palmer for the defend' ants. No defence was offered, the agree ment being legal and proper, but It transpired m the evidence that the men haa been compelled to leave their work by threats of peraonal violence when the atrlke commenced, and they were afraid to return, Wauman stating that it would oost bb much as his life was worth to go back. Dr Giles,. the presiding 8.M., and Messrs Cooper and Palmer commented strongly on this condition of things, and Dr Giles said he hoped the two defendants would conault the police, and that the very strongest and firmest measures would be taken to put down any such abominable system of terrorism, and that anyone found guilty would be punished as he deserved . Judgment was given for the plaintiffs far £20, the penalty not tc be enforoed If the men returned to work.

A meeting of the 'shareholders m the North New Zealand Woollen Company *ai held to-day to consider the finanolal posi tion of that body. It was announced that the bank of Hew South Wales had made ft demand for thn payment of £16,413, to b 9 paid on or before Ist October, ■ It was resolved " That as the Company cannot by reason of Its liabilities continue, it be wound up," and the meeting then ad journed until Monday.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the — opttuons expressed by our corrcsponrtemsr

MR GLOVER REPLIES TO "ANTI HUMBUG."

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,;— l am very sorry, but I have only just got your paper for the 13th, It has followed me an to liunedin, and I see " Anti-Humbug" has been at it again m his own nnfqna stylo — not a line of argu ment agalnat the principle I advooate m it, for what is more jaot than that the people themselves, m a free country, should have the power to prohibit the liquor traffio when they 10 desire. Evi dently the arguing of great principles is not m "Anti-Humbug's" line, henoe he uses the most of the space you have given him In rejoloing over the Idea that he has made me very nrr* by letting out the fact that I have' a Hilary, and do not pay my own travelling expenses. Dear me? What a marvellous find, I wonder -who ever tbooght I did. Certainly I never said so, and no sane man m Ashburton could have got suoh an Idea into bis head. Why does he not give us his name, and then we might know if he receives a salary. He seems to thick I should fear the disclosure of his name. No, Mt Editor. .On tha other hand I urge him at onoa to do so, and not act the aaeak he has hitherto been doing. He also says he knows more about me than a few Ash barton people do, Me Editor, give him » ob^nce to ont with it. I have been Id much the name oooupatlon In this and ! other countries now 20 years, and any thing this '• Humbug " may know will no doubt be Interesting. And now I come really to my only reason for troubling yon further, and that is that he disputes a statement I made re the Auckland mer ohant. lat once forward the merchant's name to my friend the Rev J. Newman Battle, who ia at liberty to write to him for all particulars, and satisfy any friend of the movement m Ashburton ; and I could give hj>lf a do?en other very similar oases where pressure has been brought to bear on Lloenslng.Oommitteemen. And next he says — "A HceosecJ boose cannot be closed exoept for grievous mls oonduofc," Now, Sir, what does he mean, First of all, I said the house referred to was misconducted, there fore his statement is valueless. Bat I now say if It was not, it might equally have been closed, for all Licensing Committees have absolute power to close whatever bouses they will, and need not give a reason. If they should give one, they can always say the house was not a necessity for the requirements of the locality. There is no power to upset suoh a deoislen. (% Antl Humbug" should read before he writes. I will undertake to find him fourteen houses m Auokland closed for no other reason, and many others m other parts of the colony— one here close to me at Bavensbourne. I will also nndertake to find our lodges' decisions on the point, and defy this " Humbug " to find one case to the oontrary It has been more than once definitely settled by our highest Courts On appeal that if the Committee give the applioant seven days notice, and hear him at theit meeting, they c»n decide and none oan opset such derision. He may think what he ohoose, but I give facts and oan assure yonr readers that the only Instances In which | (as once as Wellington) the Committee had to rehear the ease'was when the seven days' notice had not been given, Now, Sir, your correspondent can warm me up ageiu if he will, but before he makes any impression on the public he had better get up his facts ; give as some* thing a little more solid by way of reason, and possibly If he wrote a little more civilly it wonld have quite as maoh weight. I am, etc,

T, W, GIOTBB.i Dqnedln, September 20th. [This correspondence mast Qloie^here—

CANTERBURY SHOW DATES.

The following Hat of the dates of agr! oaltaral shows m Canterbury may be of interest : — October 25 — Elloamere (Leeston) October 30 and 31 — "gjmaru . Nov. I— North Oanterbary (Ranglora) Novembar 2 - Ashburton November 13— Wnlmito Nov. 8, 9 and 10— Canterbury (Obrlut cburcb) November 23— Oour'onay (Elrwee).

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE

(PER PBKOS ASSOCIATION.) , Napier, September 21. The " Herald " this morning publishes interesting extracts from letters received from Alexander MoHardy, a well-known ranholder of Blackhead, who recently went to England with the express object of teeing whether the froaan meat trade oan be plaoed on a better footing. He alleges that at least a penny a pound more oonld be obtained by proper management, and suggests that three or four agents who wonld work together should receive all consignments, they to be bound to deal only In New Zealand mntton. He Mates that some New Zealand Companies ship to agents, who also sell River Plate sheep, and all is sold as New Zealand, thus dis crediting oar mutton. He believes It an* necesiiry to establish ipeolal retail itoreij as the people are beginning to appreciate New ZeaUnd ment, and It Is now openly sold m the beat shops, but the publio want protection against Australian and River Plate meat being sold as New Zealand.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Prr Pbbss Association.)

MR GLADSTONE.

London, September 20. Mr Gladstone pays a visit to Bir mingham shortly for the purpose of delivering a political address. A public demonstration m his honor is being held by local Liberal Clubs.

FRENCH ANNEXATION.

London, September 21. A telegram has been received .from San Francisco, stating thai the French flag has been hoisted on the Marquesas group ;'■.,,.!

EMPEROR FREDERICK'S DIARY

Extracts from the late Emperor Frederick's Diary have been published m Berlin. From these extracts it ii shown that he initiated the project of the federation of German States. against the opposition of his father and Prince Bismarck. - ■ r ;

GLADSTONE AND PARNELL.

Mr Gladstone's colleagues* refute His statement that Parnell was released from custody m 1882, because the Cabinet were convinced thet hejwas not associated with criminal' '^outfifges m Ireland. ..—*

REPORTED DEATH "OF THE AMEER.

Simla, September 21^ The reported death of tha Ameer of Afghanistan is discredited here.

THE RETALIATION BILL.

Washington, September 19, The Foreign Committee of , the Senate has referred the Retaliation Bill to a sub-Committee*

GERMAN GENDARME SHOT.

Pakis,. September 20. A German gendarme has been found shot dead near Luarce, a French frontier town. The perpetrator of the crime is not yet known.

THE DUTY ON CEREALS.

Paris, September 21. M. Floquet has announced that the Government have decided not to sus pend the import duty on cereals.

THE CENSURED BISHOP.

Bomb, September 19. Bishop Strossmayer, of Djakovar, has been summoned to this city.

NEW SHIPPING COMPANY.

Bebiin, September 19. A new Shipping Company has been formed for the purpose of trading be* tween Germany and Australia^ with a capital of -£300,000 (?).

TRAM ACCIDENT.

Berlin, September 21. A tram conveying 1560 soldiers wai derailed near Weiberg and upset. Qnly slight injuries, however, were sustained by the troops. ' - .

TURKEY AND GREECE.

Athens, .September 21. A Turkish war vessel having seized a Greek fishing vessel m the iEgean Sea, Greece has demanded redreis for the outrage. '

TROUBLE IN BURMAH.

Rangoon, September 20. The Dacoits are still troublesome m Burmah. Lieutenant C. N. Bevor, of the Royal Engineers, has been mur dered, and several officers and men wounded. All the outrages have appar ently been committed by some gang* of Dacoits.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per PBEfls AseooiAnoir.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, September 21. One of the crew of the barquentine Hector, from Port Sarding, New Hebrides, who had been detained ashore for misbehaviour, plunged m the sea to swim off as the vessel was sailing, and was fired at from the. shore but without* effect. Those on board the vessel returned the fire, but no casual ties are reported. It is not known whether the firing party ashore were whites or natives. A fierce thunderstorm passed over the city to-day, , Wimble's warehouie and the National Bank were both struck by lightning. The flag poles on the top of the latter building were shattered but no serious injury was done. During the storm an immense quantity of rain fell and considerable damage was done to stores m lowlying buildings by the floods.

[THE ABHBPRION CTOARDIAN SATTJBDAY SEPTEMBEB 22, 1888



THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN. From and after the BOth November, 1886, the terms oi Subsoription to thia journal will be aa followa, vi_. : — | IT PAID IN -DVANOB Fer Quarter. . 6a 6d by post, 9a 6d gHalf-year 12a 6d, by poBt, 18a 6d Year .. 24a Od, by post, 37a Od _I"f BOOKEO' Por Qaarter.. •? 7a 6d, by poet, 10a 9d [ Half-year 15a Od, by post, 21a 6d |„ |Tear .. 80a Od, by post, 43b Od ÜBirtb, Marriage, and Death Notioea, if paid For at the time of insertion 2a 6d oaoh (stampa may aent as payment) if booked, 4a eaoh. Ånnounoementa of Birtha, Deatha and Marriagea sent for publioation from the country diatriota require to be verified by the aignatare of the peraon sending the notioe _• DIAR _ . . iMoon'B September Bun Sun Moon Moon age at Bises Sots, Bises Bete. noon; P_tl. IL-lt 17 Monday .. 6.1 6.49 3.31 4-32 10 18 rueedsy .. 6.0 6:50 3.36 S.ll 11 19 Wo-ncsrla-f.. 5.58 6.51 4.41 5.46 IS 20 Thursday .. 6.56 1.5. 5.43 6.15 IS 21 Friday.. .. 5.64 5.54 6.48 6.41 14 22 Saturday ... 6AI 5.65 7.47 7.6 16 23 Sunday .. 5.51 5.66 8.46 7.31 16 i ii ' i MOONLX-HT EVENINQB. The Moon at 8 daya old uhinea tilljabout 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 daya old øhinea till, about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 daya old ahinea till nearly o'olook in the morning. The Moon at 12 daya old .hines from sundown till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 daya old is full, and ahinea all night. The Moon at 18 days old risea about 9 p.m. and ohinea till morning, The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 å.m. and Bhines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old riaoa about 2 a,m. and «hine.,. 11 morning The Moon at 27 daya old riioa about 4 a.m. and ahineß till snnriae.



W" Rough on Corns."— Ask for Wells' 14 Rough on Corns." Quick relief, complete permanent cure. Corns, warts, buoiom. At chemists and druggists. . 3 Ksating's Cough Lozkngbs cures coughs asthma, and bronchitis. Medictl testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, ene or two at bed* time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain ao opium or any violent .drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins is i^d a&4j2B jjd etch,



j QUOD FAGIM.US VaLDE FACIMUSJ i (" Wuat we do we do well.") THE OHRIBToTiUROH DENTAL SURGERY, — j 168 Oaehel Street, Ohristchns'ch, next Robin- j son's Boot StqrOvand at the Octagon, Dnnedia. i All operations at strictly uniform and moderate Fees. Consultation free. s. myehsTato co., ' SURGEON DENTISTS. . WLTH^E&iH F-< WrTHQUTTEETH NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered. Thi* Ac aesthetic leaves no unpleasant effects, and by its nse tbe extraction of Bad Stumps and Teeth is rendered perfectly Paintes* and Effective. Administered daily. Fee for ad- ministration of Ga?, ss. Extraction* 2s 6d a tooth. Honrs of attendance, 9am,to 8p m. Private residence, 93 East Belt. The ackaowtadged superiority of AMERI- CAN DEBTISTRT m the oonctruotion of Artificial Teeth, the most finished workman- ship, and replacing the lost teeth TifiM- FOBARILY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY after extraction, have aatablished onr reputation. A single Artificial Tooth, 10s , complete set, Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent, £10 10s ', Artificial Teeth and Dantnres made by other dentiits remodelled »t small oost. Stopping, Scaling, Perieot and Painle*s. 8 166



Wanted WANTED two or three Boys. Apply to W, Roberts, Cox street, Ash- burtoo. 9 120 WANTED Known— That Hates and Co. has 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers. Your pick for 10a 6d. -i f^i REATESJCJgaie die the day, every- V2C-=* rtr *toft>}ifcheap f<> r Cash — ti . 0. MoiBS Melford House, > WANTED Kuowd.— l have several Hocsaf, Shops, Section i and Farme to let or for sale, — Charles Braddell. 9 116 PIANOS, Organs, aud Harmoniums sold on deferred payments from £1 Der month. Acoordeons from 6a 6d, Violins (Bow and Oaae) 12s 6i.— H. M. Jokes. WANTED Known— The Rev. 0. 0- Bbgwn, of Tlraarn, will Lecture (D.V.) In tbe Orange Hall on Wednesday and Friday Evenings next, and at the F etnlngton Sohoohootn on Thursday Evening next Full particulars Monday's paper: 9 119 BOOTS. BOOfS.— Keep thu feet dry and save dootot's bills. Qaality is everything m bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Best value m New Zealand at Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saanders Buildings.-— Robert Aloorn. T" ADIES 1 Jackets. —Just Opened a few I 1 Ladles very superior Jaokets, both m style and quality. Will be sold at less than half their price daring oar present Sale.— -H, 0. Segebs, Melford House. WANTED— Everyone to some and see the nicest lot of Glaia, Ohlna, md Earthenware ever shown In Ashbur- Sou, and the Cheapest ever landed In New Zealand. Imported dlreot from the Manufacturers. — Robert Axcgun, Saun- ters' Balldings. til STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies and Children's sample Hose just opened ander the old Tariff.) All quality to be sold cheap during our sale. — H. 0. Bboers, Melford House. : 2 WANTED Known— That H. DoDiiBY still Bweepß Chimneys, and at low prices ; no reasonable price refused. AH orders punctually attended to. H. Dudley, Moore Street 6 141 WANTED Cash, — Muir's Oatmeal (25ib), 2s 6d; Candles, sd ; Vestas, 5d doz, ; Coffee and Milk, Is j Cocoa and Milk,' Is } Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits m Syrup (21b tine), Is. Crockery; Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo* Grxgob, Tanored street. Vl7" ANTED Known— Albert Orum W having purchased a First-olass Plant, is now Sweeping Chimneys m a careful, cleanljr manner, at lowest rates. Orders may be left with J. Ranger, East Street, or addressed to A. Urum, Wakanut Road. ■ 8 66 WANTED Known—New Goods, New Goods for tbe approaching Season to hand at the New Zealand Cloth- ingFaotory. \TTANTED Known— 2ss will purchase W a 40a Tweed Suit at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. A 1 /ANTED Known— We undertake W to give the very best value obtainable m Men's and Boys' Clothing, all our own make and made from pure Wools, at the New Zealand Clothing Faotory, WANTED Known — We are the Cheapest and Best House m Aehburton for tinirts, Bugs, Scarfs, Hats, &c. Splendid variety to select from at the New Zealand Oiotblng Factory. rTTANTED Known— Our Boys' Cloth- W ing Is unrivalled; Parents and Guardians see our Boys' Suits, nicely made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- out, from 10s 6d, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. "TTTAHTED Known— The Wonderful YV Werthem 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 Faotory, (Inspection earnestly invited* WANTED Known— We are still making Measure Suits at 565, and Trousers to measure at 17b Gd, Cord Vests from 12s 6d to measure at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. JAM PRIMO. » Bon|e time since we published a small paragraph en the unsatisfactory nature of much of the jam retailed m the colony. This reached Messrs Klrkpatrlck and Co., of Nelson, and they went, to work m 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 wo would thoroughly test the jam along with other brands, and give our opinion. We are happy to state, frankly and fully that we bave been very inuob surprised, as prior to the receipt of Messrs Kirkpatrlok's gift we were unaware that New Zaalaad oonld boast of an In- dustry of whlob tfc has bo mooh reaton to be proud. The various sorts of jam were tested by a number of persons, who compared the samples with other brands, and the general verdlot la that not only are Meaars Ktrkpatrlck'a productions far and away better than any other New Zealand brand wo can obtain, bat they >re superior to English jams m beiug fresher. The nearest approach to the excellence of the Nelson jam was that contained In tins bearing the name of a Tasmanian 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 produot of whloh we oan unreservedly recommend to consumers. All of the many persons who have tested the samples are loud la their praise, and we mast unreservedly congratulate Messrs Klrkpatrlck and Co. upon turning out a genuine fruit jam fit to grace the tables and please the palates of" the moit luxurious and fastidious. — '' Hawke's Bay Herald," July 18th. Samples of Klrkpatrlok and Co's " X " brand of jam have been forwarded to us and we are fees to confess that they appear to be m every way excellent and as they beoora* better known m the lpoal market will meet with much appreciation from the heads of households. The maker asserts that none but the purest fruits grown m Nelson are mcd m bis manu- factures, and we are oontent to accept that assurance. Certainly thi> jams possass a riphneiS and fretnueaa oi flavor that bears that assertion oat.— DaneaiD



____ Fobllo notices. THE Undersigned have Trnst Fnndi for Investment upon first class free- hold securities at lowest current rate* of interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 77 Solicitors, Burnett at. Charles Kay, REPAIRS Guns, Sewing Msohlnei Lawn Mowers, Pompa, etc* BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repabad and extras kept on hand. BioYOLEslrba sale. Engineering lo all its Branches Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakannl Read. W7 FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ez "Coptic" and 11 Talnaf," a large and well-assorted Stock of a)l Fishing Requisites, vis., Rodi, Lines, Reels, Stookings, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, Mountings, Assorted Hooks, and every Artiole for the Season, at Lowest Prloes. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. Also, New Stock of OBICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, Wm. Zander, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE. Ladles' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressing Saloons. 8f165 Sporting. ABHBDRTON JACINC CLUB SPBING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice.Prssi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat<hew Stitt Stewards— C. W. PurnelL W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lytteiton, E.G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grieg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— T. B. Uptonl Clerk of Course— A: Hewson. Handicappers —The Committee. Starter First Rue to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME~OF EVENTS. First Day. 1. HANDicAr Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3{H>in highi Two miles* al County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance! 10s District horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, i#._sov.i. acceptance, 1 soy [ The second horse to receive 5 soys out of nrc^staEc. One mile and three quarters 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, I 5«; acceptance, ios. District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys* Entrance ios, 1 {* be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to 1 be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights* Three quarters of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys j nomina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance ' ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 155; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. i* County Hurdle Race, of 30 soys; noml. " ? nation, 1 soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and'go. Three miles* 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For hor6es that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, o,st. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy { acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 103 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND "REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. • 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction 0? a Referee. J. The Stewards reserve to themselves the to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme, NOMINATIONS. All Nominations tueemfanitd by fee, name, age, description, and ptrf or mantes of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. oh Thursday, November Ist, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock m the evening of the first day> racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 10 o'clock on the evening of the first day's ' f " ID f jC, C. FOOKS, ] ) ' gccKfcuy*



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D. Thomas. THE nexl Ohertsey Sale will be on Bth October. Wool. Wool. Wool. D THOMAS (late of Matboh, Cox, • and Co ,is prepared to make LIBERAL OA6H ADVANCES -Allow rates o! Interest upon tho ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Phoed m Mb hands for Pale m New Zea- land or elsewhere. No charges for offering "WOOL m Ashburton. Periodic*! Sale* will be held thtoughpot {be Sear on m my Bto eB, West Street, Asbbnrton, which, having been bnilt for the purpose, are admitted to be tbe best lighted hi the disrict No Conmitsion on Advances. D. THOMAS, Aihbnrton, * TO LET. -f OAA ACRES of Land, situated at J-OUU Mayfield, Hinds, and known 6*164 Ashburton. iXWTDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for tht above Company, and am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ciops at current rates. D. THOMAS. Ashburton; Skin Sales. I shall hold Fortnightly Sales of the £ above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STORES, West Street, Ashbnrton commencing FRIDAY, 29th JUNE, at 12. o'olock, "~""l>. THOMAB. I have the following PfiOPEHTTEB FOE SALE. -fPA acre*, Wakanui, grandjrad J_ tJ \J «nd imploWetSenli A A Ck ■ orel » Wskannl, splendid rxQ/^ acre», near Bakals, splendid Q\J land, all In crop, no house -I QAA aorei, neat Mayßeld Af\f\ »«"■! Matonan, tnsiook Q7Q • eraB * Weit MeltoD| gozi A -i ~i acrtf, Edendalo, neat Fac- tory, gr»nd d*lry furro, easy teems "I C±G.C\ aores, Kyle, splendid pro- ±OlOU perty fI^AA sorts, AlfordForoit For Information appTy to D, THOMAS, Ashbnrton. 1 hare otsn appointed Agent ros thb Mercantile Finance Co., CHRISTCHUROH Who are prepared to advance Monty 1 BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOKI [OBOP LIENS, or other Saonrlty D. THOMAS. • Agricultural iDipkmeQts. I AM APPOINTED "¥OLB I[GBHT~IN"ASHBdBTOiI" |rom fciMM BOOTH MoDONALD[A 0 (Crlylsllmplement Worki,| Cbrlstohroh; • | inspection Invited, D. THOMAS. o,ateof v MAT£W,_Oo is C 0,,) ,