THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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DIARY .

Moonlight Evenings.

QThe Moon at [& days old JBhines till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. Tha Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'olook m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shinesti 11 morning The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till Bunrise,

The Ashburaton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1888. THE KAISER'S MANIFESTO.

The new Kaißer's manifesto ib not very reassuring, though he talks of respecting treaties and proclaims for peace. His cry is for the army, not for the welfare of his subjects, and ikis quite evident he has m view the troubl/Ag of the peace of the Empire and tae Continent as soon as he feels his power more thoroughly. The new German Emperor is military m his instincts, and has a leaning to the achievement of glory m the field of battle. He says m his manifesto : — " I and the army belong each to the other. We are born of one another and will stand together m peace or »torm." Such an announcement coming after the sage and peaceful utterances of his father falls omi nously upon the ear. When the old Kaiser Wilhelm was breathing his last, just a little over three months ago, he exhorted "Fritz Lieber," to adopt an amicable attitude towards Russia and other Powers, and " Fritz Lieber " as soon as he found himself Emperor of a powerful nation issued a manifesto that he would rule m the spirit of his father, and that it .would be one of his first duties to maintain the efficiency of the army and navy, especially the latter, as it had important daties to perform m assisting to maintain colonies" which would be acquired as fields for German immigration. Ho was careless of glory, and it would be his constant aim to secure the comfort and best interests of his people. He said also m his procla mation :— " I shall make it my whole endeavor to continue the fabric m the spirit m which it was formed — to make Germany a centre of peace. To my faith ful people I offer my unbounded confi dence, for I am convinced that, on the basiß of the unbreakable bond between the sovereign and his people, which, independently of every change m life or State, forms the unalterable inheritance of the House of HoheDzollern, my crown rests henceforth as securely as the devotion of ray country to the govern ment to which I am now called, and of which I now solemnly promise to be the faithful King, both m happiness and m sorrow. God grant me His blessing and strength to carry out tin's work, to which my life shall henceforth be devoted." No word hero of martial glory and being bound up m the army. In the two manifestos there is a striking dijOfarenpe, One philosophical and full of anxiety for the peace and prosperity of the Empire, the ofchor with no reference to the people but only to the army. '[ Vxibqv Fritz " had no liking for martial display, and though he perved his country m the field and did his duty manfully, it was not military distinction he sought to secure to him pelf, bqt only the settlement pf the country m peace, once the enemies of hi» Fatherland had been subdued. Peace may still bo maintained, but it will be very slight profocation which will disturb and overturn it when those who are m power m Germany now are only too anxious to engage with France who has shown a disposition to be pert to a nation, who, but a few years ago, broke her down almost entirely.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The oabled report of the Bank of New Zealand's meeting sent their shares up from £J5 to £17. The Pipmjer raised a laugh the other day by informing tho Bojasp that he had his eye to putting a tax pn freer. Palmerston settlers have been hawping butter m Woodville at 8d per Jb. Good butter m Auokland is Belling at Is 6d retail. Mr Lawry says that Mr Withy's Freetmde arguments m the Houbo are well put, but smell too strongly of limejuoe. It is stated that there are no less than eight Somersetshire men m the House of Bepre. eontatives. The " Post " Bays :— The annual £500 vote for the New Zealand Ilifle Association does not appear on this year's Estimate*. It oan well be saved. A native woman m the North has given bijrth to threejtaiants, and the oircurastauce has been reported Jo the llatjyo Minister as a thing hitherto unUeard oi Among tho JJ£aoris. Sir Juliua Yogel had not been m frondon forty.eighthours before New Zealand govern ment Stooka fell. So says the Home cor respondent of the •• Star " with great un kindness. Mr Fulton's conviction is that the Premier ia v too {prone to listen to (he viows put for ward by oprtain nawspapgra m the large oentreß, and to imagine the/n to ewtuaa public opinion. " At the ouggestion of the Town Sohool Committee, tbo Taranaki Education Board have dispersed with the midwinter holidays m the case of tho eohools m town. The Napier School Committee hay« granted pnjy one instead of the usual two weeks' winter I holidays. The extra week is to bo added to holiday ijf) summer,

The " Otago Daily Times " states that the fund which is beini? raised for the widow and family of the late John M'Gutoheon, who lost his life at the Ocean Beaoh, has reaohed the Bum of £450. A man has applied for a patent for a fountain pen, which, by the pressure of the ' thumb on a small rubber ball, projects a /irtream of ink through the holder and into the iaoa of the fellow who is looking over your ahoulder while you are writing. ' Afe the Skating Rink this evening there will be a ladies' race for a medal, whioh Bhould have the effect of bringing out a number of our lady ekatera to compete for the trophy. We hear that there are already half a dozen entries, so there is likely to be plenty of competition* Residents of the Victorian country distriota ore flocking to Melbourne, and oountry schools are rapidly losing their soholars. Sabool maßters' salaries are looming down, and it will take some of the smaller sohools all their time to keep open, This is what the boom m Melbourne is doing for Victoria, One of the most prominent personages m connection with the new native corps of the Salvation Army going to the King Country is a Maori woman named Maria Morris. She was eduoated at the Three Kings' Institution m Auokland, and she married a chief of high rank, who was murdered before her eyes by Te Kootj, when^that chief returned from the Chatham Islands. Major Steward informs the correspondent of the "New Zealand Herald" that he has received telegrams from all parts of the colony expressing regret that the Educational Fran* chise Bill, which provided for the abolition of the cumulative vote, has been thrown out m the Legislative Gounoil, for the Bill has been introduced m seven sessions, passed all Btages five times m the Lower Chamber, but has always been thrown out m the Legislative Council. At the meeting held at Wakanui last night to consider the question of the division of the county there were about a dozen ratepayers present. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr D. Wilson, seconded by Mr S. I Brown, •• That it is the opinion of this meet, ing it would be much to the benefit of the ratepayers if the Road Boards were abolished, and the works of the distriot undertaken by the County Oounoil." The motion was carried by nine to two. A private letter reoeived from Sydney has the following : — " Mining matters generally are at a very low ebb. ' knowing ones ' pronosticate that things will improve m this line next month, and they base their calcu lations upon the faot that all forward deliveries will be oompleted by that time. Several of the leading brokers m Melbourne are defunot, with liabilities of about £50,000, whilst the brokers of Sydney have held their position. The latter remark does not apply to the smaller fry, many of whom are m a oritial position. A very successful ball was given at Lismore on Friday evening. The schoolroom was well filled, there being at least sixty couples present. Mr W. O. Davis catered for the assembly m fine style, and Mr Oharles Vinoent (piccolo) and Mr D«l!ow (violin) pso. vided the musical portion for the entertain ment. Everything passed off very successfully and harmoniously, and Mr Alfred Liddington, as secretary, was the right man m the right plaoe. The whole of the arrangements wire I very perfeot, and a gloriouß night added materially to making the affair such a genuine success. The regular fortnightly meeting of the Tinwald Wesleyan Sunday School Band of Hope was held on Thursday evening. There waa a large attendance, the Rev J. N. Buttle presiding. After the meeting had been opened m the usual way, the names of the following were announced as having been elected to office : - Rev J. N. Buttle, President ; Rev T. J. Burrows and Mr John Caygill, Vice- Presidents ; Mr J. W. Smith. Secretary and Treasurer ; Committee, Mrs Williams, Misses Bishop and Hickman, Mr Hawkins, and Masters James Smith, George Lowe, Thomas Watson, Harry Jeff, Samuel Parish, and Herbert Clarke. The President gave a very interesting and instructive address, urging upon the young people, ia whom the greatest hopes for the future were centred, to bo determined to shun intemperance and evil m all its forms, and stand up manfully for the right, and soon might we look forwerd to a much tatter state of affairs. Songs, read ings, recitations, and dialogues were given by the young people and frienda, a very suc cessful meeting being brought to a close m the usual way.

ASHBUKTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the live .stock market for the Ashburton distriot for the week ending June 19th as follows:— On Tuosdny at ]the Tinwald Yards I hold my weekly sale of sheep, oatfcle, and piga. The attendance of farmers, dealers, and graziers was above the average ; but, unfortunately, \ there was a smaller entry than usual, the total number of shoep yarded being about 1500 and 50 head of cattle. The bidding throughout the sale was brisk ani all lines jj7ore sold at an advance on" late rates,' I Bold 15$ fat jwossbre'd ewes at 8s ; 11 quarter back ewes, 7b 4d ; 29 merjno ewea, ss ; 26 mixed sheep, 5a 3d ; " 292 orosabre'd eweg arid wethers for turnips, 10a 9d ; 150 do Us 6d ; U2 do lls 4d ; 40 crossbred lambs, 6s ; and a prime lins of 160 crossbred lambs at 83 Id • 03 cull lamba, 4g 4d. fa cattle ij rather bettor demand both m fat and stores. J?at heifers, £3 sa, £4, £4 $s to £6. Js ; for For ward steers, £4 15s ; two year old, £2 5,3 ; calves, 15a to %\. We also sold privately during the week several lines of sheep for turniping at satisfactory prloes.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The foHowing jj3 tho Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday. June 2lßt, 1888:— ' A fair business is passing m shipping parcels of grain. The tonnage is still soaroe, jvhiqh retards business. London advices are n.ot yery reassuring,' and' shippers will not hav,e a large margin of pr'o£t. WaiiKT. — Last week's quotations are firmly maintained, and shipping lines frbm oounlry stations command an extra W when they go direot to a vessel loading. Tusoan and Pearl are qnoted at 38 §a to 8s fy& ; Hunter's, 2s 7£d to 2s B£d ; chicken wheat, broken, ranges from Is 9d to 2s. 9 Oats.— The demand is rather weak; and contrary to expepfcatfons no improvement m prioe is noticeable. Milling can be placed at Is lid to 2s ; short feed, J.s 9d to Is 10d ; aqd ordiuary long feed at Is 8d to Is"pd. Bablky.— No alteration In values to note, and only a limited quantity offering. Peas and Beans show no improvement, Giusa SrcED. — A few small sales are being made for looal sowing. Maohino dressed, : ,0d to 3s Od ; farmers' parcels, Is 9d to 2s ; cooksfoot' is very .^ijiet 5 heavy olean seed is worth '4d to 3£d ; inferior unaaloaMo, Potatoes have gone up o'orisldorably during the week, and oan now bo placed at <j'6a at country stations where delivery can be made direot into ships. Dairy Pbodtjcb.— Butter has still a strong ( demand at 8d to B£d ; cheese is m slightly better demand at last quotations. The aboye prioos are those paid to farmers for delivery f.o.b.'at fyyttelton. Saoks extra.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

A epeo'al meeting of the Aohburton Borough Oonnoll was held laat evening to make an appointment to the offices of Town Clerk and Borough Engineer, the appointment made last Monday being Invalid. Present : The Mayor and Ora Tucker, Bird, Reid, Roberta, H. Filed lander, Soott, Thomas, Williamson and Scaly. A number of burgesaes were present. Mr Crisp, the Borough solicitor, was alao pre?eat. The Mayor said that It had been noc.?B« sary to call the present meeting because through a misapprehension the appoint ment of Town Clerk and Engineer nmde at tho last meeting waa informal. Instead of the appointment being m*de by resolu tion and open voting as speol6ed by the Aot, It waa made by ballot He did not think It was necessary for him to say anything further, and he supposed they would at onoe proceed to tha oleotlon of one of the two gentlemen who .had been selected for the final appointment. Or Roberto asked, before any resolution was proposed, if tha letter received from Mr Fooka at the last meeting might a«aiu be read. Or Scaly asked If It waa the intention of the Council to re-open the whole question tnd again go over the ground that had already been traversed. It had been his Impression that the meeting had been called to make formal what had previously been done In an Informal manner. Or Tuoker had * motion to propose "That the final appointment of Town Olerk and Engineer be postponed for a month." Or Scaly rose to a point of older; He had asked a question which had not yet been answered. The Mayor Bald that he had been under a similar impression to Or Saaly as lo the object of the meeting. However, (f the Council wlahed to take a fresh departure he would not stand la the way. Or Williamson was rather surprised at Or Tuoker'a motion. The Oounoil had already appointed its officer*, but It had been made to appear there was some m formality, co that It waa necessary to confirm the decision previously arrived at. Another Councillor was on the point of speaking, when Or Tocker said that he had eat dewn 'while a point of order waa being decided, but now he thought he had a right to resume hla remarks. He firat of all wished to remind the Oonnoll that on two prevlons occasions he had pointed out that things were baing wrongly done. One of these waa when an amount for rent of the oid fellows' Hall was passed. That amount had bean disallowed by the Auditor. When the Council refuaed to paBB the aocount for Engineer'sjialary put In by Mr Braddell be had very mildly remarked that they would have to pay It, and that they had had to do so, they all now knew. With these preliminary remarks he would paas on to the reasons for bringing his motion forward. Their present aoting olerk had not legally been appointed, and they could not compromise with him, and pay him for the loss of his office, without being held individually responsible for the money paid over. Or Friedlander raised a point of order. The notices of the meeting contained no reference to anything beyond the election of a Town Olerk and Engineer. Or Tuoker said he was quite m order. He w»« oloap!y moving an adjournment. Tho Mayor oald that the businean done at the previous meeting was all legal with the exception of the mode of appointment. The only business for the present occasion was to appoint one ot the two gentle man eeleoted. As the point had boen raised he would have to move the resolu tion out of order. After a good deal of diacusßion on the point of order the Mayor ruled, that Cr Tucker oduH bring forward his motion as an amendment to any reeolutlon that might be proponed having a bearing on the business of the evening. Cr Roberta again oskod if there was any reason why Me Fooka 1 letter should not be read. The Mmyor Bald there was no motion before the meeting and tfll there waa he oould not allow the discussion to go on. Or Williamson raid there was no use In wasting time' and he would propose a motion. Referring to what Or Tucker bad said he exproesad his opinion that thera wai nothing to be gained by Ore posing as legal advisers. The Council's aol'oltor was present and he oould give bis adrloo when it was required. The preseat meeting had been called to remedy a oupposed informality that had taken plac.e the last time the Oonnoll mot, though he did not admit that anything Illegal had then been done. He would move that Messrs Fcoks and Son be appointed Town Olerk and Engineer. He could not think that the Oouuoil would stultify themselves by undoing that which they had already determined upon. There waa no use m bringing In complications which had nothing to do with the question at laaae, and the sooner (hey got this matter Bottled the better, because he was. oatlaflod that no useful work would be done at the Council board till it had been disposed of. After the determination the Council had previously oorae to, It would be disared table to them if they did not agree to hU motion, As to delaying the question farther he was nick of daisy. The had beon ample time In which to make up their minds and there w^a no good objjot to bo attained by postponing the matter further. Or Thomas thought that before the motion was. tabled they shcu'd take a legal op.injon. The M*yor Baid that bafore he oould allow councillors to speak Iho motion moat be seconded. Or Scaly thought the remarks of Or Thomss were quite to the point. If the Council were aoting legally m making tho appointment, it wou' >c quite proper to second the motion. Out if they were not In a safe position whpro was the uqe. The Muyor asked Cr Soaly if he was prepared to seoond the motion pfojbrma. Or $j&ly said that he was quite prepared to seoond it If the Oounoil oould legally make an appointment. Or Tuoker : Am I In order now. The Mayor : The motion Is not aeoou ded yet. Or Scaly asked if the Oounoil waa justi fied m proceeding, If bo he would Beoond the motion. Ha wished to ask the solicitor throughjthe Mayor if the Ooanoll was justified m proceeding. I The Mayor said he would ask the [solicitor to give his opinion, and he asked the burgeaaes present if they would withdraw for five mfnuteo. He was happy to see them present at a meeting of the Oounoil, but he thought it a proper thing for them to retire while a le*aal opinion was boing received/ A remark was msde as to the adplaable ness of the Oounoil going Into committee, The Mayor tjald he thought tha solioitor might g|ye hla opinion without the Oounoil going into oomrplttee. Jf, how e?or, it wae wished tint the Council should resolve theruaelvov Into committee, ho would nak for a motion to that effaot. Or Friedlander wa« m favor of allows. ing the burgesses to remain. From what he had seen himself he knev that what ever tho Connoil did m committee •peedJly became public property. All that was done at tho Jaafc oammUbee meeting of the GoanoU'waß'Jsaown tv the publlo, and when this, was bo he did not see why they should go Into committee The Mayor said that it h*d boan suggested to him that tho Oounoil should go Into committee, but ho was glad to hear Or FWedlaader Bpe»k as he did. Mr Cyisp, i<j. rajjponee'to tha qaojtlon which h»d been a*ke<f of him, salo? that It would have been better If the ttppouit ment of Mr Braddell had boen made In aooord,aoo9 with dime, JQ2 o f the ,

The appointment as m-.do w.s m i!. c atrfot letter «if tha la^, Illegal. Bat, as Or Williamson had raid, the maitec was of little uaotneot to the Oounoil or to Mr Braddell. Mr Braddell was .the servant of tho Counol', and whether he had been legally appointed or not, he entitled, m ootnmon law, to payment for his ser vices. Both the Oounoil and Mr Braddell had recognised tha arrangement, and they were now bound by It. Mr Orlsp wae further asked whether the OounolUora could be individually called upon to raoonp any saui3 of money that might ba paid Mr Braddell nnder fclo appointment. Mr Orlsp did not think thoro wft3 any likelihood of this The Oounoil was authorised to employ servants, and thin money would be spent for that purpose. Thore were, bealdes, other things to be taken Into consideration. The auditor would first hive to disallow the expenditure, and take the Btepa It waa uecaaaary In auch a oase for him by law to do. It would be then bo competent for either the auditor or a ratepayer to take prooeediaga. The onus of proof rested on the peraon proceeding, who, even If be won the oiae, would gain nothing, as the money would have to be paid Into the Borough fund, the psiraan proceeding getting nothing but his oosta, which would not amount to anything like his actual expanses. It would thus be seen that the peraon who want to law In the matter would do so m the face of con siderable difficulties, and he wou'd not only have to prove that the expenditure was wrongful, but that the Oounoil know ingly acd wilfully made It, But he thought the expenditure would be a lawful one. The Oounoil had engaged a servant, and would have to pay him. There was nothing In the Municipal Oorporatipna Act which shut out the common law, and there waa no doubt the relations of master and servant had existed between the Oounoil and Mr Braddell. After a brief discussion Or Scaly said thet he thought the Oonnoll were quite justified In going on now, and he would seoond Or Williamson's motion. In doing bo he said that the matter of the appoint' mant had already been thoroughly con— eidered, and he thought that all that remained to be done was to confirm the resolution paesed at the previous meeting* Or Tucker did not think Mr Orisp had given hla opinion deolded enough to justify him In withholding his motion for the adjournment of the matter. Mr Bra'Ueli'a appointment, all agreed, waa not legal, and would not m a Oourt of law hold water. He quite agreed tbat Mr Bfaddell waa entitled to his salary, but as matters now Btood he thought that they, individually, were responsible for that money. He would proceed to show that Mr Braddell had not been legally ap pointed. There was no resolution In the miaut3 book la reference to the appoint ment. He would ask to have the minute referring to the matter read. Or Williamson asked If Or Tuoker were cot travelling outside the buaineaa of the meeting. The Mayor said that he would have to allow the minute to be read. The minute m referenoe to the appoint ment was read, and'Or Tuoker maintained that aa there waa no resolution on the subject recorded, the appointment was Illegal. Tae ootreot course for the Ooun oll to follow now, would bo at their tisxt meeting to formally appoint Mr Braddell Clerk acd Engineer, and later m the evening they could dismiss him, voting him the £50 for three months' salary, as had already beeo agreed, If the Council did this their position would be pe'rfeotly clear. There wab also another reason why he thought the appointment should be postponed. They had deolded at the last meeting that the Olerk should be aubjaob to three months' notion, but there was a ronolatlon on the Ooaaoit's mlnu'e book confl c'iag with this determination, and which had not been rescinded, The minute m question was that all the pffioers of the Oounoil be subjeot to one month's notice with the exception of the Olerk, who should be subj jofc to three months' notice. He maintained that they could not legally appoint a Olerk subject to one month's notice while a motion like th&t remained on the minute book. It would be neoeflsary to rescind the resolu tion and for that purpose notice of motion would have tj be given. He aßked for the minute to be read, The minute was read. It waa ; That all officers of the Council be subject to one month's notlos, with the exoeptlon of the OJerk. Or Tacker said that he had given his reasons why he thought the matter should be postponed, and he was sure every Intelligent Oouqolllor woqld agree with him that it would be better to make things straight and clear now, or tney might <jjet hopelessly involved. Or Frledlandor thought there waa a good deal m what Or Tuoker had said, though he did not quite agree with the potion that that Oouaoillor hai taken up. He thought that the Oounoil should m any oaaa oarry out the decision arrived at last maotlng, Although he waa not ashamed to say he did not vote for the Buooensful candidate, still h.9 thought the s Council having arrived »t a deolslou should give effeot to it. Yet there waa a good deal In what Or Tucker had said, and he thought weight was lent to the statements made, by the guarded opinion given by Mr Purnell, <rhlch he read. Ac to the roaolutlon about notice, he did not agree with Or Tucker that It meant the Olerk should be entitled to thre9 months' notice ; It could be equally taken to mean a week. Or Reid thought the matter had been placed beyond all doubt by the opinion given by Mr Orisp, and he thought Or Tucker was going out of hia way m taking up the position he had. With regard to what had been aald about the three months' notige, he considered that when tjie old Boryant wai dQne away with they opald make what arrangement they, liked with the, new one Or Bird waa surprieQd at the tarn things were taking. He had thought they would get through the business In a few minnteo. Or Tucker might be legally oarrear, but he thought for their own credit fhey qhpuld not poß.tp.one this matter any farther. They would oat a ridlonlous figure If they adjourned It again, and he would muoh rather pay his share and go round with the hat for Or Tuoker than adjourn It any further. Mr Crisp said that it would be inadvis able to postpone the matter. It would be an admission on the part of the Oouu oll that they had been wrong, and besides If Mr Brjddell Were appointed and dii< missed the same ulght,' as Or Tuofceir . suggested, a cause of action might arise In regard 'to notice, . ' ' Pf Roberts did not think there was anything mOr Tuoke,r's contentlqn. The question w»a whether they should appoint j Mr Fooka or not. He was not a supporter of Mr I'ooka'j and he w«a not ashamed to own it. He wonld move as an ainend motit that Mr Webster be appointed Olark and Engineer. Tho Mayor Ba!d that there was an amendment alroady before the mqetlng. Or Roberts 'aald h<s wanted the public to ace what they did. They had aoted In committee before. The Mayor said that If the amendment then bafore the m3otlng wore lost then Or Roberts could move. 1 Or Wllllamion m replying to his motion expressed bis ploaaure that the good sanua of the Qounoil was going to assert itself, He was dalte re*dy to give Or Tuokor credit for* the good Wvioe fie had on f jrmac oooaslona given the OotinoNj but the boat of mm were apt to make mistakes aometimea, and Or Tnoker was astray m thia laatauoa. Not only was there no noo<T for Or Tooker'a proposal, but It would K c 4^jptai get the Oouuoll Into great companions. He hoped the good sense oJ.fhe Oounoil would oarry faelffry md. th.it ajf Fqojh who had

already been appointed would ba done jaatlca to. Or Tucker'a amendment la the direction of adjournment was then put to the meeting and lost, only Ors Tuoker and Scott voting for It. Cr Roberts then moved that Mffl J Webster be eleoted to fill tha combined omoes. The Mayor ooald not accept thla an an amendment. It was aimpiy a negative to the motion. A. lengthy Irregniar discussion eDßued oU }m Ora Scott, Pflodlander, and Tbomaa maintaining that it was only rtgfu that Mr Webster's name should be before the meeting. Ultimately it was deolded that both Mr looks and Mr Webster should be pat to the vote. Oe Tuoker said that he was going to vote for Mr Webttsr. Me Fooks was frtqaently 111 and therefore oould not efficiently attend to his datloß. He wonld aak that Mr Fooks 1 letter reoelved at the laat meeting mlt>ht ha read. The letter, which stated by whom the office work would be performed, w«h read. Or Tucker resumed hfo remark-., stating that Mr Fooks was frequently ill aD d consequently he did not think he would be able to do the work, which would be relegated to » youth of 18 summers. If he were ill, tben there was some one else who would take the work, and If this member of the family were also ill then they would get still another to perform the duties. He did not know if the Oounoil desired to appoint one Town Olerk or halt a dozen. Or Bird thought it strange that exoep tlon should be taken to Mr Fooka beoause he had two or three strings to his bow. Supposing the other man were appointed what would he do if he were ill. • Or Scott agreed with Oe Tnoket. He knew Mr Webster would not be appointed, but for all that he would vote for him. Some Oca were goina to desert their oolors, bat he was not ashamed of his convictions. There was nothiag perional m the matter as far as he was concerned, because ha was on friendly terms with every membet of the Fooka family. If they abDolnted Mr Fooks, and all his family had a finger In the pie, the burgessea would have some difficulty In finding the one that wislowa Olerk. A. Or : The office is the proper plaoe to nna turn. Or Soott wid that burgesses often met ? T°^ a , ? ler . k Ia the B * r6Bt aQ d **«*•• aoted their bnalness. A eouaoHor suggested *hst a signboard to indicate the Town Oiork should be procured, and Or Soott agreed that tbat would be tbe only way by whloh the burgesses oould find the man they wanted Or Thorn« said that the advo 3 ates of Mr Webster had a good deal to say about Mr Fooks' illness, and their remarks were not m the ba;t of taste. He thought Mr Fooks waa deserving of every ooniidera tfon. He had faithfully served the Council fcr a number of years and it wa» not six months since he was belauded and besplattered with praise by courioUlbrt. . (0 ' ™ maß ) hft d nothing to say agalnat Me Webster ; he knew enough of him to give him his vote If Me Fook« were not an applicant. He dtd not think that the fact ot having two or three son* to take up the work should bo considered detrimental to Me Fooks. »«««•» Or Friedlander said that he supposed he was one of thos3 who had bean hit no by Or. Soott as likely to change their minds. tie was In rather a predicament after the motion that bad been proposed by Or Robert*. At the last meeting he voted for Mr Webater became he thought Mr Fooks letter was unsatisfactory m that they would have four Town OlerJcs instead of one. If Messrs 0. E. and aO. Fooks were to have been the reponalble persona then he would have voted for their appointment, but as It was he felt bound to obj-ct. Still the matter had been carried against him on the casting vote of the Mayor and he was now m honor boaod to support the appointment, He was In favor of Mr Webster, but the Council having made the ap pointment should not go baok. He thought Bonaa explanation ought to be given by HJs Worship the Mayor. It was no seoret that there had been some double voting— he had been told so by peraons m the town, and also when he was coming up In the train— and he thought it only justice to the Mayor to tell him that it was said that he In toe ballot had voted for Mr Webater, and bad given hla oastlng vote for Me. Fooks. Ho thought aome explanation was due. The Mt»yor ; I wish— . Or Bird : I thfn'c it unfair to at»k any nnn to state how he voted. The Mayor ; I must blankly refuse to answer anything of the kind. I refuse blankly—w blankly as I can refuse any thing. * Soma remark'feli from Or Friedlander, Tv, ,. waa not heard at the reporters' table, but m reply thereto the Mayor said that be would give no information what ever as to how he voted, bat he wan not aaronlshed at the question coming from" Or Friedlander. Or Friedlander ; You needn't be nston lahed at all. I Bay thia : If I was con vlnoed that you did such a thing I would resign my seat on tbij Oounoil at once, and never sit under you again. Or Williamson thought' It would bs better to settle the matter before the OpuqcU, instead of going into side Issues, Or Friedlander : Thla Is not a side issue The Mayor : I must call your attention, Or Friedlander, to the faofc that you hare previonql/ spoken. Or Friedlander (leaving the table) : I won t vote upon the question, I will force the cjuestlon and let the burgessas see how the voting goes. The Mayor ; If Or Friedlander aaks permission fa withdraw, he can do so : I oan't help it, Or Ffledlander } No I wont ask permis sion to withdraw. I will remain In the room but will not vote. It was pointed out that if Or Fried lander remained m the room he was bound to vote. Or Friedlander then left the room while the voting was going on. Meßsrs Fooks and Son wero appointed to the position of Town Olerk and JLnglneer, the voting being ai follows: -In favor of Fooks : The Mayor and Ors Bird, Williamson, Scaly, Reid, and ihomasj la favor of Webster; Ora Roberts, Soott: and Tuoker, At the oonolualon of the voting the Mayor Informed the Oounoll that at the previous meeting he had fully intended to vote for Mr Fooka and that if he voted for Mr Webster ft wan by m!«t«ke.

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AUSTRALIANS V M.0.0. t.ui al , . Lon »°n. June 22. la thole flrat lonlnga against the M,0.0. and Ground, the Aaatrallal Eleven made 130. Tfao Marylebone team In their fi rot iantnga made 102 runH.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(P3tt rBESS ASSOCIATION.) . Paris, Jaoe 22. There is great excitement m France over the expulsion from Germany of the correspondents of "Le Gaulois" and " Le Matin." Vienna, Jaae 2X. The Foreiga Affairs Corqmitte.e qf the Hungarian Reichstag have reported that they believe ' that Hungary could rely on England's support, as their policies \yere erftirely m harmony. ' -A



THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY. JUNE 23, 1888



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Statutory Declaration.— l, Franz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely deolare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt tfith an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. However, m spite of all effortß, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order lo save life. At this junoture I called on Messrs Sander and Sonp, procuring some of their Extract of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I bad the satisfaction of seejng my son within a fortnight out of all danger, and to.day he is reoovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc.— Fbanz Raabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m tha colony of Viotoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of Ootober, one thousand eight hundred and Beventy-seven before me, Morita Oohn. J.P.— (Advt.) f



Wanted- ANTED KNOWN _ Tradesmen's Bocks and Accounts made up. I J. Quawb and Co. 6 127 ANTED KNOWN- Brethren foT- merly holding their meetings at i the Arcade Chambers, will henceforth hold their meetings at the Templar Flail, Wakanui Road. 8 137 WANTED Known— Winning numbers In D, McFarlane's Tea Gift 878, 98, 846. Holders kindly oall for Gifts. 6 135 WANTED Tenders at once, for dIBO Harrowing about 50 nores of lea land. Apply ko J. Q. Oox, Allenton. I°l4l WANTED Known— That Haybb and Co. haa 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers. Your pick for 10a 6d. BOOTS.— We have reduced our Boot List, and are selling them wonder- fully cheap.— H. O. Segebs, Melford House WINTER.— We are now shewing a Splendid Assortment of Ladles and Children's Ulsters m all the leading styles, very cheap.— H. 0. Segbbs, Molford House. VITANTED Known.— Melford House YY Is now shewing ef splendid assortment of Drapery, Millinery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o, very cheap. BLANKETS, slightly stained— l have bonght a lot of heavy Asbbnrton make, whioh I must sell while the cold ' weather lasts. Come early as tha price will Bell them quiok. — Ashburton Clothing Mart. — R. Alookn. "1 1 7"ANTED— Everyone to come an d V V Bea (he nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Aahbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manofaotnrero. — Robert Aloobn, Saun- dets' Buildings. SHI CTTANTED Cash. — Moir's Oatmea YV (251 b), 2s 6d ; Candles, 5d * Vestas, 54 doz. ; Coffee and Milk, 1b Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Flour, 4d Fruits m Syrup (21b tint)* Is. Crockery; Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo; Grkoor, Tunored street. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway dress and mantle ;makers ; Tancred Stbeet ASHBURTON. : 5 169 TjIVKNING CLASSES are being held FJ at my Office, Montgomery's Build- ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc, are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Arohiteot: BUILDERS, UNDERT_KEBS, &c, Cornar Wakanui Road and Oasir Btteot, (Next Okktral Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory Havelock street 11 tl NEW ZEALAND Clothing Fact ory . HALLENSTEIfIROS. & CO. CLOTHIERB, OUTFITTERS, TAILORS, HATTEBB, GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS. euits from OWS /dD very strong i m Q^B f^O all pure TrftnSera from -t S\B />D OolcmVl ±\J O Tvreeda. Bojb' Pnitß from -J f\Q f*D fnithfnlly iU O made. Aldo a freeb supply of Boys' Jersey Baits to hand. The preatcßt attention ia paia to the cnt, Btyie,a'ad finish of the above Garments. We alter our Garments free op charge. We register new sizes daily, and therefore can guarantee a perfect fit. Wo have inado Great Redactioni m all onr Departments, m order to enable everybody to ci.courage New Zealand industry. HAT DEPARTMENT. Replete with the Ohoiceßt Gooda, any shape, atyle, or size m Stock. TAILORING. We have received a frcßh sat of eamplan oi Tweeds, Qords, ond Worsted Coatings, and wonld request all requiring a firßt-olaas Suit, Colonial Tweed, made to measure for Ptfty-nine | %yQ S | Bhillings. to ent'iist their orders with nt. We can offer, yon 600 Patterns tojßeLoot;from, and can give 3ou value nmurpa»sed, FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARAJNTEED. Hosiery, bhirts, Scarfs, Ties, Blankets, Rugs, and evei> ar'icle of wearing apparel m large variety, and markgd at anon prices ac will ensure a quick tale. See our Windows, inspect our Stock, and judge for yourselves. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S SPEdAL QUALITY FRESH FRUIT -J _A_ M S — NOTICE. OUR Special Quality <( X" brand of New Season's JAM la made from Fresh Fruit, within a few hours after It has been gathered; it thus retains the full flavor of the Frteh Frutt, and is the beet quality it is possible to make. CAUTION : None ia Genuine unless our Name is Btamped on the Tin, and haß our ragia- :ered Tiado Mark, the letter "K/'on th« Label, S. KIRKPATRICK AND CO., MANUFACTURERS, NE&SOF,



F. H. Yon SCHOENEBERG, Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cbristchurch), East Street, next Wra. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chrietchurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolished at very low ratoß. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved stylo and eoonomy. BANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY DESIRES to thank and Inform the many Patrons In Ashburton end sorroundlng dlstrlots who havo favored him with their support for many years past, that he is prepared to execute their orders for the present season from one of the largest and best grown Stocks m ali New Zealand, of Apples, Pears. Plums, Peaches, Npotarlnes, Apricots, Almonds, Oherrlee, Quinces. Figs, Named and Seedling Filberts, Walnata a D d Spanish Chestnuts,, two to six years old, Goose- berries and Currants. Also, Pines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on Application, Rangiore, June 9ch. 6 62 John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the Public m general that he has | again opened up m I BAKER'S BUILDINGS I WITH I £20,000 worth of DBAPERY, The best ever landed m New Zealand, combining Goodo, fresh, sound and fashionable, direct from the Manufacturers, The quality and prices DEFY the WORLD Come and judge for yourselves. 5*161 BEMOVAL NOTICE. V^M. BAYLIg GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junotion of the Wakanui Road and Cameron street, between Post Office aud Mr Gamble's, facing the County Council Avenue. W-ILLIAM BAYLIS begs to announce to his Customers and the General Public that he has been foroed to remove from Saunders' Buildings to the above Prem'ggs m consequence of the Bank havlDg let his ahop In Saunders' Buildings to Mr Alcobn. W.B; trusts that hia Customers will not be Inconvenienced by the obange of BituatloD, as the new premises are an immense improvement upon the old, and more centrally placed ; m faof, my Customers will be very pleased with the ohange. In my new Premises I Bhall have a large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- ware, Cutlery, Brushware, Cheese, Bran, i Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every ] requisite of the trade, which will be sold ' at the lowest possible pbiobs. Goods delivered daily; Families waited on for order*. Agent for the Wakanui Flour Mills.



8. Morris WISHES to Inform his numerous ' Customers of Aihburton District that he is prepared to GRIST GRAIN m any quantity at redneed rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Gristing dore for Farmera by return ; good Flour guaranteed. Wheat for Gristing may be delivered at tbe Triangle Bakery ai usual. BRAN and SHARPS In Stock. ABH BURTON " GUARDIAN . 'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. AyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, hai been appointed oar Agent md| will be able to arraDge terms with advertisers for contract adverilse- menti. IN THANKING MY Customers and Patrons for tbe very liberal unpport they bave toeorded me dnrtng the pant six years I HAVE PLEASURE In informing them that to enable me to oope with my ever-growing Business I HAVE DECIDED to concentrate matters somewhat, and l Intend to give op my East street Branch, ao as to have my Business under one roof and dlreotly nnder ray personal super- vision. I have made m Burnett etfßet EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS bo as to salt convenience of my Customers, g and wh'ch will enable mo to execute I order* with greater despatch. I therefore I beg to draw the publio attention to tbe * faot that as I bave a very Extensive Stock m, I have determined to let all go at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES daring the next Ten Days. The Balance will be sold by Pahlio A action on SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd. ALL MUST BE CLEARED Ab I am stocking my Burnett street Establishment with entirely New Goods. PBIOE LIST FOR TEN DAYS 0 NLY Tea, 10s 6d, 12s, 13b 6d per box Sparkling White Supar, 2£d per 1b New Jama, s£i per tin, or 5s per doz Curraas, s£d per lb Haicine, 6d per lb Oandlep, 4id per lb Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb Pickles, 7d per bottle Preserved Bloaters, 8d per tin Arrowroot, 6d per lb Marmalade, 7d per tin Square Blue, 6d per lb Fresh Herringp, 6d per tin, or 6a 6d per dcz Tomato Sauce, 6d per bottle Worcestershire Sauca, 4d per bottle Pore Vinegar, 8d per bottle Chocolate and Milk, 6d per tin Nail Bod Tobacco, 63 per lb Cadburys Cocoa, 9d per tin All value good at equally reduced rices. For convenience of our customers, Jslcwill be held at both Shops, as goods X list be cleared! D. McFarlane WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GHOCER ASttBURTON. 6+6



""• "ZEALANBIA^JOOT STORE. BOOTS ! SHOES!] SLIPPERS 1 1 BY the aotion of the new Tariff, now m force, the prioe of Boots will be increased by 15 per cent, This means 3s m the £. Everybody intending to buy a pair^of Boota, should do bo at Once, while prices aie low. When purchasing, visit the " ZEALANDIA " BOOT STOBE, Where you can get everything you require at the lowest prices. DON'T DELAY!!! NOW IS THE TIME, AND IT WILL NOT LAST LONG. " ZEALANDIPIOOT STORE, M C CALLTJM & CO. WE are now lauding ex "Maud G-aham," a Cargo of Firet-ciaßs KAURI FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes m PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Suppließ of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L 8 o,— NEWCASTLE C3AL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECO BATING DEPARTMENT is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS. GLAZIERS, Etc., East Street ABHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. "Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery." CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Drees Goods, Trimmings to match CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannefa find Flanettes CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladies' and Children's Ulsters and Jaokets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fur Capes CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Gloves, and all olaeses Woollen Good*, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNERS Mods' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTICE- Gentlemen wanting Sulti to measure should call and look over a first-class lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples. Meajure taken and fit guaranteed. N.B.— A aplendld line of Tweed Tronsen at Al « Valuo " 10s 6d. BOOTS. BOOT:?. BOOTS. None but first-Glass makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure. MITCHELL AND TURNEE, Tancred Street. THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. \ WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,6SiSibO0 l STERLING. HEAD OFFICET DUNEDIN. TNSURERB have the most undoubted Security under this Corapany's|Policieß f together with an asnurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims, FIRE and MARINE RIBKB accepted on all descriptions of Propertvjand Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Kates of Premium, fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE t HEREFORD STREET, OHRTSTCHUROH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ALiBEBT BOBKIITS. AGENT ASHBURTON