The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1888. COALS FROM CARDIFF.

The proposal to obtain coals from Cardiff to supply Australian cities during the continuance of the miners' strike is not likely to come to anything. The offer is perhaps on a par with the proposed shipment of English coal miners which was reported to be sent to Newcastle. It seems most probable that should the miners hold out until the coal m stock m Melbourne, Sidney, and Adelaide is exhausted they are likely to have their demands acceded to. Should any attempt be made to supply Melbourne or Sydney with West Coast coal the New Zealand miners will also go on strike, as such a proceeding would be an attempt to coerce the Australian miners into subjection by showing that coal supplies could be got independent of their action. The New Zealand miners are content to supply an increased local demand, and they will help their brethren m Australia with money until the strike is settled, but will not allow a cargo of coal to be sent across the water. The idea of obtaining coal from Cardiff even at 25s a ton, tempting and cheap though the offer be, is not likely to come to anything. Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide would absorb at least 30,000 tons of coal per week, and it would require twelve steamers with an average cargo of 2500 toDS each to arrive weekly m Melbourne, and as the trip would take at least six weeks it means that at least 150 vossplb would have to be employed, and these cannot be got just on the spur of the moment.

CAUSE OF THE STRIKE.

I Regarding the cause of the miners' strike it appears that m the newly -opened mines the miners were not making so much as they used to iv the old work ings m consequence of the seams of clay and rubbish which were occasionally met with, and which had to be cleared out before the coal .could be got at. As the i men only received payment for the coal hewn, when these false seams were met with their wages ran down very low. The matter is stated to be m this way ; In the more recent workings where the Beams of coal do not run so clear ol rubbish, which does not count as coal it takes eight h.ours £o get 2£ tons of clean coal while miners m othnr mines can with greater ease get 2£ tons of poal during their working day. It is easy to see therefore that m order to put the two miners on an equal footing as re gards pay, one of two things must ' happep^hey must either b© paid, at a |,

different rate or else work different ? I hours. But as the rule is eight hours per day m all mines, the adjustment, if irade at all, must be made on a wages basis. The standard rate of wages for years past has been 4s 2d per ton of clean coal — a man can get out 2^- tons per day — thus giving him at the rate of 10s 5d per day. Of course m some exceptionfil cases m some remarkably good mines a man might possibly get out from 25 to 50 per cent more coal m the day, but this would be m rare cases. The miner who could only get out his 2\ tons by reason of the extra amount of rubbish, could only make 9s 4^d as I against the other man's 10s sd. These figures are near enough to illustrate the case. If the miners were paid stated weekly wages this rubbish m the coal would not make any difference m their pay. But as they are paid by piece work — that is, for each ton of clean coal they raise, it is easy to see the difficulty they labor under >?hen part of their time is occupied not m getting coal but clean ing it. To overcome this there should be an allowance made to the miners pro portionate to the extra amount of objec tionable matter m the shape of rubbish m the newer mines as compared with the older seams. The dispute is simply this — The owners refuse to make such allow ance, hence m the newer mines the miners are heavily handicapped by this rubbish m their efforts to earn decent wages.

LEGISLATORS' HOURS.

Parliament sat on 68 days during the session just closed. Four hundred and forty-four hours were before midnight and 110 hours 30 minutes after mid night, making 554 hours 30 minutes, actual time spent m the House. The daily average sitting extended to eight hours nine minutes, and, seeing that the House does not meet until 2.30 p.m , our legislators certainly had long hours. In addition to the eight hours nine minutes spent m the House members had Committee work to start into every forenoon, and of the hours devoted to this work there is no record. The Peti tions Committee had to deal with 508 1 petitions, some of which occupied much time m consideration. The hours spent m the House along with the time occupied m Committee made a day's work which, for length and weari ness, was enough to try even an iron constitution. It is no wonder our cor respondent remarked that the House presented a very washed-out appearance on the breaking up day on Thursday last.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

4» The first eclipse upon reoord was a lunar one, and was observed at Babylon 721 B.C. There is an Indian tribe m California consisting of one man. When he dies hiß language will cease to be spoken. A meeting will be held at the Royal Hotel on Monday evening to consider the advisable neßs of forming a lodge of the R.A.O. Buffaloes. In Japan every unmarried woman wears a scarlet Bkirt. This she discards and stains her teeth black when she marries. There was completed recently m Paria an artesian well twenty-four hundred feet m depth whioh it has taken twenty-two years to sink. A Melbourne correspondent says that Sir William Jervois won golden opinions on all sides, and was very popular there. Sir William knows the value of the soft soap "business." There is said to be an excellent market for lemons m New Zealand, and it is stated that one Auckland chemist waDts consigments of 1000 dozen at a time for manufacturing pur poses. The Rev W. S. Green, the Alpine climber, is still hale and hearty, and as great a climber as ever. The Geographical Sooiety has just seleoted him as the fittest person to explore the glaoier regions of British Columbia. A ball m oonneotion with the Ashburton Orange Lodge was held m the Orange Hall last evening. There was a large attendance and the whole affair passed off most success fully. The musio was supplied by Messrs H. Gates and Ward. A coroner's jury near Fernmounfc, N.S.W.. has returned a verdict of manslaughter against two aboriginals who killed another m a tribal fight, but recommended them to meroy m oonsequence of their ignoranoe of British law. Complaints are made of the change of oolor m the New South Wales postage stamps. The new " centennial stamps " bear the legend " 100 years," and, m place of the Queen's bead, a " libellous mioroscopio view of Sydney harbor." Sir John Hay says he ia not sure the exer tions of the Commissioners for the Melbourne Exhibition have been fully met by the publio, and he fears that the tendency to throw the expense of these exhibitiona on the Govern ment is inoreasing, and will render the results less and less satisfactory. Sir Henry Parkes says he has no sympathy with the opinion that the New South Wales Assembly ia too large ; but he considers it ' quite large enough. Numbers are necessary for " a fair and searching debate," to prevent the formation of small and mischievous oliquea, and to enable a variety of human power to be brought together. We understand that a line of 40,000 bushels of wheat have been sold ex store m Ashburton at 3a per bushel on trucks. Besides the quantity held m store farmers have large Btooks on hand. As the prioe is still rising there is a tendency to hold on yet awhile, but the rising freight will be an awkward thing for shippers. The red bandana has been adopted as the badge of the Democrats. A curious feature m the seleotion is that when the self-same badge was first introduced as a party emblem at the Demooratio Convention m 1884, it was distinctive only of those who opposed Mr Cleveland as a candidate. It is now mounted m his favor, A few weeks ago, it will be remembered a good deal of public interest was taken m the 1 position of school matters at Greenatreet, the relations between the Committee and Master being somewhat strained. The Committee oalled on the Master, Mr Hale, to resign, the latter refused to do so, with the reault that the whole question was taken before the Board of Eduoation. It may be of interest to our readers to learn that the Board does not think the matters at issue between the Master and the Committee are suoh as to call j n en< J uir y» but as evidently the Maßter and Committee oannot get on well together, the former is advised to try and obtain another school, towards whioh the Board will i offer all praotioable faoilities. 1

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr DThomas, J.P., a first offender was fi n ed 5a and oosta for drunkenness. The services m St. Stephen's Church to morrow will be conducted by the Rev Walter Harper, incumbent of St. Michael's Church, Chriatchusoh. A meeting of ratepayers m the Wakanui River District is called for Tuesday evening next, to consider matters m connection with the resignation of members of the Board. The snow storm experienced the other day at Mounnt Somers had the effect of blocking up the tram line, and jtraffio was stopped m consequence. This accounted for the usual supply of coal not being forthcoming. Owing to the rise ia freights and a diffi culty to get shipp ; ng, 500 tons of Mount Soraers stone ready for export to Melbourne, cannot leave the quarry. This is rather unfortunate under the present circumstances. A parcel of wheat mostly Hunters' white representing 10,000 bushels was sold m Ohtistchnrch on Friday at a figure of 2s ll^d, less storage and freight. Free on board at Lyttelton, this would mean 3s 4^d per bushel. Letters for the following persons from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Offioe during the month of July, and are now lying unolaimad :— F. Hall, George Fred Hall, M. Howlan, John R. Gilchrist, and George Gidding. Lady Bell is, her friends m New Zealand will be glad to hear, m better health than she has been for some time. She was able to be present at the wedding of the great Anti podean heiress Miss Henty to Captain Starkey The Bowons, the Samuel Wilsons, the Bright?, |and most of the Anglo-Victorian set were amongst the guests, and Bishop Moorhouse performed the ceremony. The Rev R. Coffey of St Mark's Anglican church, Wellington, as reported by the "Post," oomplaina that owing to the deteriora tion m morals among the young people, he has been obliged to.suspend a parish society rather than bring children out at night to attend its meetings. And this ooours after some ten or eleven years of secular education —"Tablet." Five bagß of Chinese-grown oabbagee im ported from Wellington, were despatched by mail coach to Havelock and Hastings. Hawke's Bay gardeuers say they oannot grow cabbages ; if not too ptoud, why not get a Ohinaman to teach them ? The Chinese market gardeners at the Hutt pay a rental of £10 an aore for their land.— " Napier Tele graph." Mr T. W. Glover arrived m Ashburton by the express this morning, and was met by members of the Alliance Local Committee and other temperance workers. Mr Glover prooeeds to Mount Somers this afternoon where ,he will address a public meeting, and will conduct services m Aahburton to-morrow as intimated m a previous issue. During Mr Glover's visit to Aahburton he will visit the surrounding districts. Arrangements are being made for his speaking at Flemington. The final coursing meeting of the United Canterbury Coursing Club will bo held at Pareora St. Andrews, near Timaru, on Thurs day next, September 6th. A number of entries have already been promised, and the Club is confident that they will have a very successful wind up to what has been a remark ably good season. Entries for the champion stakes and the sapling stakes must be made at or before 9 o'olook on Tuosday next at the Shamrock Hotel, Timaru, where the draw will take place. Says an exchange :— The chairman of the Pioton Road Board made a mistake the other day. He commanded the press representatives to withdraw — but they didn't. Then he threatened them with a policeman, and still they refused to budge, He left to get a man m blue, but some of his friends cautioned him against suoh an aot, and the reporters were allowed to stay. It is astonishing what fools some publio men make ot themselves at times. The Bishop of Sydney, speaking at the annual meeting of the White Cross Society lately, waxed enthusiastic about the morals of Young Australia. In a congregation of 600 or 700 young men m Sydney Cathedral, there were, he said, hundreds of voluntarily en rolled members of the Church of England Purity Society engaged assisting its noble work. The Bishop of Nelson also bore witness to the improving tone of morality amongst young men m the colonies. The Government of New South Wales have had struck a bronze medal commemorative of the Cantennial, which they have sent to the publio institutions throughout the colonies. On the one side the medal oontains a figure of Britannia, with the date of the foundation of the colony, and on the other a oross with the stars of the constellation on it, and the legend "Orta receus guam pura nites" —Recently born, how bright thou shinest ; " or, perhaps more colloquially " What a wonderful ohild you are for your age 1 " We learn from the " Viotorian Engineer" that the Victorian irrigation movement is likely to clash with mining interests. Rivers like the Goulbourn and Loddon are becomiug polluted to such an extent that it may beoome impossible to utilise their water far irrigation purposes. On the other hand, to interfere with the flow of sludge m oertain localities would seriously hamper mining, Our con temporary predicts that Mr Gillies would find that it requires all his diplomacy to satisfy both interests. _ " Truth " says :— lt looks as if the Circas sian were played out m the Inns of Courts, if nowhere- else. Mr Chan-Loon, a Burmese gentleman, who was called to the Bar recently, has, during his career at the Middle Temple, taken every prize that was open to him, to the number of eight m all. The Oriental phenomenon so astonished the Benchers that they have passed speoial reso lutions, congratulating him on his distin puished success. It seems to me a pity that Western civilisation could not do something better for this talented Burman than make a prize lawyer of him. The weekly session of the Dawn ol Peace Lodge, No 164, 1.0. G.T., was held on Friday evening, Brother T. M. Jonea m the chair. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. Among other business, a letter was received from the Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Alliance asking the Lodge to take part m a procession on Monday evening next. It was decided to do so. After the disposal of the business, refreshments were Berved round, kindly provided by the ladiea of the Lodge, for which they received a hearty vote of thanks. Songa were given by Misses C. Andrews, Campbell, Undrill, Mrs G, W. Andrews, and Mrs Washington, and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close m the usual manner. A pleasant hour was spent last even ing by the Ashburton Presbyterian Church Choir, the opportunity being taken after the praotioe of saying farewell to Mr James Lamb, who has aoted as oonductor of the choir for &ome time past and is now leaving the district, probably for South America. Several friends were present by invitation, including those who had so willingly helped m the production of the cantata " David." the Rev Mr Beattie was also present. Refreshments catered for by Mr J. Ranger was handed round, and several musical items were rendered, Mr Flower singing "O Shepherd fair," and Mrs Flower " The Harp song " from " David," by speoial request. The absenoe of Meßdames Crisp and Gamble waß regretted, they being unable to be present through illueas. ' Mr W. Simms was unanimously appointed oon duotor of the choir. Several members stating that requests had been made them for a repetition of the oantata " David," it was arranged that it Bhould be given m a fort night's time. Full arrangements will be made m the meantime to secure all tho principals, inoluding Messrs Lamb and Lindsay, from Ghristohuroh, so that the Becond performance may be looked forward to as likely to be a greater success than the firßt

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending August 31st, 1888 :—

Ralcfkll du.lng August Aford Forest, 10,50in ; Alford StvM-n 9 20in.

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr D. Tn> raas (im.: f Mas n, 0 >x ai 00., reports upon the Hve Brock market the As .button di Ho*, for in* we^k en ing Anoua 31sc, 1888, as foil -wa : — At Tin « aid oa Tuesday a oroparatlvc fall entry of aneep, cattle, piga, wea bo mltted to one of the largest audiences farmers, dealera and oth°ra that I ha seen at the yards for eonu lima. E dently moat of them came on buainei intent biddings being brisk m consequent resulting m a total clearance of my eni at values which onght to be satisfactory vendors 1 disposed of 3857 aheep, 40 head cattle and 10 pigs, (selline; some of the twice ove') hh fallows, viz , 678 ocossbri hoggets, 9j,; 286 crossbred hogget , 9i £ 250 4 tooth merino wethers, 6j 31} croeabred bog2fit«, 8j ; 93 o oaabr hoggets, 9s 8 ' ; 102 crossbred hoggata, ] 6d ; 110 crossbred hoggate, lia 9d ; crossbred hoggets, lls ; 131 merino cv, m lamb, 7* ; 184 full mouth merino cv m lamb, 8^ H ; 115 merino awes, 3j 2 165 2-too-h croaabreds, 12i 41; 1 merino ewes m lamb, 3a t > 3s 3d ; ] oroßßbred ewes m lamb, lls 6d ; 282 o:o breda, 2 tnoth ewes and wethero, 13a ; ] do, 13s Id ; 242 cosabred e*es a wetherß, 13i 33 ; 60 fa r crossbreds, 15 170 croßßbred hoggets, 9i 6d ; 188 meri ewes at 6t, etc. la o^tdn I sold 13 he of fat, £4 15a to £6 10j ; 5 head at £3 : 6d ; 1 at £3 12. 6 1,1 at £3 10a, and 1 £2 lO.< ; and 20 hnad of calves and ye linga, 15a 6i to £1 8a each In pigs I a 2 sowa m pig at 43a each ; 8 young pi 15 i 6d each*

PRIVATE SALES.

Daring the creek the demand for fat and store sheep has been abnormally brisk, heavy exchanges being tho result. I have sold for M r D. Morrow 640 crosabreds at 183 ; and 351 merino wethers at 15-, delivery on the farm. These Bheep were remarkably well gr:z?d and heavy weights, 800 crossbred wethera for Mr.fno. Kemp, 16b 6d ; 2000 mixed a v >cop for At Hawdon at price withheld ; 1000 fat orosabreds for Mr Sommerville at price withheld; 700 crossbred ewes for Mr MoDowall at 11s 6d ; 500 croßßbred Bbeep for Mrs Glbßon at 14j 9 J ; and several smaller lines at fully equal values. A very large number of store sheep could be absorbed m the Aahburton County, a great number of farmers co . h-tvlng a sheep to their name, and they are only waiting for sheep to get cheaper, (which they wont do this season) to purchase freely v

GRAIN.

I disposed of a large line of wheat dar ing the week ; 40,000 bushels at 3s per bushel In trunks.

NOTES FROM SOUTHLAND.

(From our own Correspondent.) While you In the north have been visited by Bevere floods we m the far south, have beon enjoyiDg the moat salu brious weather. In fact we have bad a winter alnnnßt without parallel, favorable alike to stock and agrlcaltoral work, and In conßt quenco farmers are well forward wlih their ploughing, and wheat sowing is now going on. Owing to the very low prloe ruling for this cereal the area sown this Beaaon will be rather limited. There will also be a much smaller area of oats sown than m former years. Owing to the very low price given for all contract work, a large number of contractors are taking np land on cropping terms, and for some months past there has been a good enquiry for land suitable toe cropping. I node* that on the Oretl Plains, Gladfield, and other estates, large blocks have already been let on terms that should be satisfactory to the proprietors. In addition to receiving one bushel out of! every seven, the cropper undertakes to drain the land thoroughly. Of course yon must understand that the draining Is not done by hand, but with the drain plough, b? the use of which upwards of 12 mileß of under-draining may be com pleted In a day, so that the cost to those who have plenty of strength la bnt a mere trifle. There are scores of these very useful implements at wi-rk here, and if anything can give real value to the land it is the drain plough, The cost Is so email that no one with any extant of land requiring draining Bhould bB without one. The Reid and Gray eeema to be the favorite down here. In sever*! districts here some disease has attacked the rabbits, and for several [ months paat they are to be found dead and dying by the score, and where they were a nuisance some time back there Is hardly ooe to be seer now. The small birds are, however, on the increase, and woe betide small farmers next summer, who have sown early patohea of grain. In other parts of the colony I notice that Oounfcy Councils and Road Boards are taking active steps to abate this nolsanoe, bat it would be almost useless to ask for any help from our Councils as a very large proportion of the rates here go to pay County officials and interest on overdraft. I will refer y«u to the Inv t roargUl week lies of the 17th Instant, where yon will find a report showing that the Southland County Oonnoll have an overdraft of £14,482. The Wallace Count? overdraft ia a little under that amount. Talk about law aDd legal limits after that ! When the Road Boards In the Wallace County were abolished It was thought that the cost of supervising would be muoh less, but It is evident that Buoh is not the case. Under the present syßtem, County Engineers who seem to fancy themselves a little bit are allowed to keep a staff of inspectors or oadets to do the work intended for themselves, and m order to keep certain parties constantly employed a very large proportion of the work is done by day labor or by private contracts at what may be oalled fancy prices. From the report of last meeting held by the Wallace County Council it appearo that the unauthorised expendi ture has been simply outrageous. With out a cheok, Is Buch a system fair to the ratepayers and the ordinary working man ! I say It is not. What moral right has the Goyena&ieut and the Local Bodies to keep thousands of men employed, wet »nd dry, from 63 to 9a a day, while thoae who have to take their chance m the out side market have to do twloe the work for oauoh lesa money, saying nothing of the Inßult offered to the unemployed by offer- Ing them work at 2a 6d a day, while the nojorlty of the latter are m many ways inparior to thoae so highly favored If ill works were submitted to. pablle coai »'"»»" wqul4 m a gwat measure by ate the necessity of so many unpro- [ laotlYe relief works and soup kitchens d •eing opened. j

CRICKET.

1 0 < THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND (PBR PBBS3 ABS00IA1T0N.) London. August 30. The first Innings of the England Eleven olosed for 172. Gunn made 36. Peel 11, Brlggs (not out) 22, Lobmann 0. and Piliing 17. Turner took 5 wfcketo for 82, Ferrlß 2 for 49, and Woods 2 for 35. In the match against All-England, at th 3 close of the day's play the Australians had lost 2 wlokeis for 32 rnns. The Boorea were as follows :— McDonnell 15, Bannerman 1, T ro tt (not on ) 14.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

I (Pkr Pbbss Absooiahon.j

MARKETS.

London, Atuoafc 30. Freights to New Zealand by sailing vessels have advanced 5 per cent per ton. The leather market is quiet at oj^d to iod. The Australian frozen meat market is dull with a slight decline.

LAND LEAGUE IN WALES.

A National Land League is being organised m Wales.

SIR MORELL MACKENZIE.

It is officially denied that her Majesty is revising proofs of Sir Morrell Mackenzie* book which he is pub* ; lishing m reply to his German de i tractors.

STATE OF THE NAVY

; I The "Daily Telegraph" publishes an j alarmist article condemning the defi ciency of naval and military armament of Great Britain.

WRESTLING.

In a wrestling match between Con -1 nor, the Australian, and Green, the _ latter was victorious.

SIR J. YOGEL.

It is stated that Sir Julius Yogel is compiling a novel.

SUGAR BOUNTIES.

The agreement decided at the Sugar bounties Conference was signed to-day.

CHESTER BISHOPRIC.

Cannon Fleming, of York, is a can didate for the Bishopric of Chester, vacant by the translation of Dr Smbbs to the see of Oxford. It is considered possible that Dr Barry, Bishop of Sydney, will be appointed to the see of Chester.

HONORS.

It is stated that a Baronetcy will be conferred on Sir Charles Tupper m recognition of his services m connection with the Fisheries dispute between Canada and the United States.

ASSISTING PARNELL.

New York, August 30. A subscription has been opened m America for the purpose of raising money to assist Parnell m his case with 11 The Times."

PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY.

Ottawa, August 30. The Pacific Cable Company are negotiating with the Eastern Extension] Cable Company m connection with! the Australasian Colonies.

ARRESTS OF NIHILISTS.

St. Pbtebsbubo, Auaoßt 30. Numerous arrests of Nihilists have been made m connection with the plot that has been discovered m the city.

THE SUEZ CONVENTION.

Constantinople, August 30. Sir W. White, British Ambassador, has demanded that Turkey should sign the Suez Canal Convention. Pabis, August 30. The French Government is willing to agree to the Suex Canal Convention

FIGHTING ON THE NILE.

Cairo, August 30. 1 Five hundred dervishes attacked Fort Kharmoussa, on the Nile. The ■ position was garrisoned by 200 Egyp tians, who offered a stubborn resistance I until reinforcements arrived from Wady Haifa. The dervishes lost 200 men m 1 the engagement, whilst the Egyptian loss was sixteen killed and thirty wounded.

AN ANTI-GERMAN MANIAC.

Pabis, August 30. A clerk employed m the German Embassy was to-day fired upon by a Frenchman m the streets of Paris. Two shots were fired, but fortunately nobody was hurt, and the would-be murderer was arrested. It appears he was an anti-German maniac, embued with a hatred of Prussia, and when arrested he said he gloried m the deed.

APPOINTMENT.

Berlin, August 30. Herr von Berinegsen has been ap pointed Governor of Hanover. His appointment is both a surprise and a delight to the Liberal party.

THE MARKETS.

Vienna, August 3tt. The Huogarian harvest is estimated to yield thirty-eight million centners. [A centner is 123£lbs avoirdupois.]

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney. August §1, Sailed — Manapouri, for Auckland 1 The English football team are passen gers by her. It has been decided that the next meeting of the Australian Society of Science will take place m Melbourne m January, 1890, and m the following year the meeting is to be held m New Zealand. Professor Hutton ' read a paper this evening on the goldfields m New Zealand.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER I, 1888



High Date. Shade. m State of weather, low high Sun. Saturday 35- 57- 115- Fine, N.w! ~"~ Sunday 25- 63- 112-  calm Monday 40- 70- 130' Fine, NW. to snow S.W. Tuesday 27* 54- 110' Fine, calm Wed'day 25- 62- 122- „ N.W. Thur'day 30- 47- 110- Snow, S.W. Friday 33- 58- 130 Fine, calm



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Holloway's Ointment ANn Pills. — A i requent cause of gout and rheumatism is the « nflammatory state of the blood, attended with • )ad digestion and general debility. A few j loses of the pills taken m time are an effectual )reventive against gout and rheumatism, Any- c me who has an attack of either should use a rlolloway's Ointment also, the powerful action F »f which, combined wilh the operation of the ° )ills, must infallibly effect a cure. These ° >iUs act directly on the blood, which they b )urify and improve. Having ancc suhdued he severity of these diseases, perseverance pith the _ ointment, after fomenting the r< ffected joints with warm brine, will speedily ii elax all stiftness u and|prevent any permanent d ontractiop, !} a



Tmnh i°a y ?, eol ««rtfon.-I, Franz Eaabet a ,? O f T ' S l andhurst ' m the colony of Victoria, ■ Australia do so emnly and sincerely declare j that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains ' to seoure medical assistance. However, m oplte of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, i t^e opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray , that an amputation o f the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At ] this junoture I called on Messrs Sander and < Sons, procuring some of their Extraot of the , JMioalyptus Globulua, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing ( my son within a fortnight out of all danger, ] and to-day he is reoovered. I may jtwt add c that it was when the crisis had been reaohed j that the Extraot referred to was first applied. ] And J make this solemn declaration, etc — [ F«an;s Raabe. Deoiared at Sandhurst, m the t colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth i day of October, one thousand eight hundred a and seventy-sevenl'before (me, Morita Oohn, i



11 QUOD PACIMDS VaLDB J'ACIMUS" i (" What we do we do well ") TdiS CHRIST OHUROH DB NTAL SURGERY, 168 Cashel Street, Ohris'.chu eh, next Robin- son's Boot Store, and at the O itngoa, DuneJin. All operations at et'ictly uniform and moderate Fees. Consultation free. S. MYERS~~AND CO., SURGEON DENTISTS. * WITHOUT TEETH NITKOUri OXIDE GAB administered. This Anre^tietic leaves no unpleasant effects, and by its nee the ex f ,ractio of Bad Stamps and Teeth is rendered perfectly Painless and Effective. Administered daily. Fee for ad* minietration of Oas, 6s Extraction, 2b 6d a tooth. Hours of attendance, 9am. to 8 p.m. Private residence, 9 1 Bast Bait. The acknowledged superiority <i AMERI- CAN DENTISTRY m the construction of Artificial Teeth, the most finished workman- ship, and replacing the lost teeth TrfM. K)RARILY .\LMOST IMMEDIATELY after extraction, have established our reputation. A single ArtiOcial Tooth, 10s , complete set, Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent, £10 103; Artificial Teeth &nd Dentures made by other dent.i-.ts remodelled t small cost. Stopping, Scaling, Perfect and Painle«s 8 IG(> ! THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — | IF PAID IN ADVANCE! Per Quarter.. 6a 6d by post, 9s 6d Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year .. 24s Od, by poßt, 37s Od IF BOOKED? Per Quarter.. 7s 6d t by post, 10a 9d [„ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birtn, Marriage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion 2s 6d each (stamps may sent as payment) if booked, 4s eaoh. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the country districts require to be verified by the signature of the Derson sending the notice, DIARi . '1 Moon's Aug.-Sepfc. Sun Sun Moon Moon age at Rises Sets. Rises Sets. noon. urn. aj». 27 Monday .. 6.39 6^5 10.57 9.30 19 2$ Tuesday .. 0.37 5.26 11.56 9.57 20 20 Wednesday.. 6.36 5.27 * * 10.26 21 a.m. 30 Thursday .. 6.33 5.29 0.54 10.58 22 31 Friday.. .. 6.:.1 5.30 1.52 11.34 23 p.m, 1 Saturday ... 6.30 5.31 2.46 018 24 2 Sunday .. 6.28 6.32 3.38 1.8 25 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shineß till 'about B'o'olook. 1 The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'olook 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 rißes about 2 a.m. and ehinesti 11 morning The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Attention to the following rules will save the writers of correspondence a good deal of trouble:— We cannot under- take to return rejeoted communications. No notice can be taken of anonymous communications "Whatever fa intended for insertion In thlß journal must be authenticated by fhe name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publi- cation, bat as a guarantee of good faith. Letters aud other communications In- tended for Insertion m the newa column i should be addreßaed to The Editor; and tkll business communications In- cluding advertisements, addressed to Thb Ashburton Publishing Co.



Wantet? \ -_ _____ _ i WANTED a married Ploughman ; I wife to cook for ooe. Apply E. F. Wbight, Mount Somere. 8 162 WANTED Known— That Hayes and Co. has 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers. Your nick for 10b 6d /"^ REATEST tale or the day, every \JT thing cheap for Caßh — ri . C Segkrs, Melford House, BOOTS. BOOf S.— Keep the feet dry and save doctor 'r bills. Quality ia everything m bad weather. I guaraaT-e every pair. Best value m JNew Zealand at Ashburton Clothing Mart, iSaundeca Buildingß.— Robert Alcokn. "T ADIES 1 Jacketa. — Jiißt Opened a few I J Ladies vory superior Jackets, both m Btylo and quality. Will be Bold at leßs than half their price during our present Sale. —H. O. Segkrs, Melford House. WAITED —Everyone 10 comn and see the nicest lot of Glaßß, China, and Earthenware ever shown In Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Awjcbn, Saun- ders' Bulldloga. til STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies and Children's earn pie Hose just opened (landed under the old Tariff.) All quality to be sold cheap during our sale.— d. C. Segers, Melford House. AirANTED Known— Albert Orum, VV having purchased a First-olaßß Plant, is now Sweeping Chimneys m a careful, cleanly manner, at lowest rateß. Orders may be left with J. Ranger, East Street, or addressed to A. Crum, Wakanul Road, 8 66 WANTED Known— That H. Dodley atill sweeps Chimneys, and at low prices ; no reasonable price refused. All orderß punctually attended to. H. 1 Dudley, Moore Street. 8 141 WANTED •. Cash. — Muir's Oatmeal (251 b), 2a 6dj Candles, sd ; I Veatas, 5d doz. ; Coffee and Milk, 1b ; Cocoa and Milk, Is j Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits In Syrup (21b tins), Is. Crockery ; Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo- Grkgor, Tanored street. 1 TIT ANTED Known —The last Four- VV teen Days of the Great Clothing } Sale at the New Zealand Clothing Factory rTTANTED Known— 2ss will purchase W a 40s Tweed Suit at the New ' Zealand Clothing Factory. 1 — — ■ — . _ — " TTTANTED Known— We undertake VV 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 , Factory t WANTED Known — We are the Cheapeßt and Best House m Ashburton for tihirfs, Rugs, Scarfs, flats, I &o. Splendid variety to select from at the New Zealand Clothing Factory, i , VTT ANTED Known— Our Boyß' Oloth- VV ing is unrivalled. Parents and ' Guardians see our Boys' Suits, nicely • made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- L out, from 10s 6d, at the New Zealand r- Clothing Factory. WANTED Kno>vn-The Wonderful vVerthem Sewing Machine, with the new hi&h arm «nd all the latest improvements, may be had on the Time Payment System at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. {Inspection earnestly invited' WANTED Known— W Q are still making Measure Suits at 565, and Trousers to measure at 17s 6i, Cord Vests from 12a 6d to measure at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. ASHBURTON , CLOTHING MART. I HAVE now opened In SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS a NEW STOCK of COLONIAL OLOTBING and BOUTS and having made favorable arrangements for the manufacture of a large lot of Men's Youths', and Boys' Ashburton Tweed Suits, I can sell cheaper than ever offered In New Zealand. Ashburton Tweed Salts made to measure. Ashburton Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Rugs, and Shirtings guaranteed. Groceries, China, Glass, Earthenware, and Fancy Goods. ■ Robert Alcorn SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. JAM PRIMP. Some time since we published a small paragraph on the unsatisfactory nature of much of the jam retailed In the coloay. This reached Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co. , of Nelson, and they went to work In a very praotical fashion to prove that the jams manufactured by the firm were of the beßt quality. Two cases of assorted jams were sent to this office, with a re- quest that we would thoroughly test the jam along with other brands, and give our opinion. v7e are hwppy to atatp, frankly and fully that, we have beeo very much surprised, as prior to the receipt of Messrs Kirkpatrlok's gift we were unaware tbat New Zealand could boaat of au In- dustry of whtcb It has so much reason to be proud. The various aorta of jam were tested by a number of persons, who compared the samples with other brands, and the general verdict is .hat not only are Messrs .K.trkpatrlck'a productions far aud away better than any other New Zealand brand wa can obtain, bni they are snpe'rio'r to -hSngltßh jams m being fresher. The nearest approaoh to the excellence of the Nelson jam was that contained m tins bearing the name of a Tasmsnlan firm, bat even m this com- parison the Nelßon artiole came out a lone way best. We are pleased to be able to give unstinted praise to a genuine looal industry, the produot of whloh we can unreservedly recommend to consumers. All of the many personß who have tested the samples are lc#d iv tbetr praise, aud we must uareaervedfy'bongrj&tulate Measra Kirkpatrick and Co. upon turning opt a gen nine fruit jam fit to {/race ibe tables •arT" ple.ifie the palates of the most lnxnrlonH and fuatldioua. — " Hawke'a Hay Herald," .fuiy "l&tlj. Samples of Klrkpatrlck and Go's " X " brand of jam have been forwarded to us and we are free to confess that ihey appear ,to be m every way excellent and »b they faecome better known m the looal market wi!l meet with muoh appreciation from the heads of households. The maker a j»ertg tbat none but the pnrest fruits ' prown {n are used In his manu- 1 factures, aJ" 4 w * * rft content to accept , that assurance. O^tafnly t,h P jarnß posses a richness ami 1* MB "' e »» "»*' P' tvo f that bears that assertion onr,.— 'Pßjiejhn "totar," July 3. I,



Puhlic Notices EEMOYAL NOTICE. WM. BA.YLIB GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanul Road and Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble's, facing the County Council Avenue. TTTILLIAM BAYLIS begs to announce W to his Customers and the General Public tbat he has been forced to remove from Saunders' Buildingß to the above Premises In consequence of the Bank having let his Bhop m Saundere' Buildings to Mb Alcorn. W.B; trusts tbat his Customers will not be Inconvenienced by the obange of situation, bb the new premises are an immense improvemen upon the old, and more centrally placed ; m fact, my Customers will be very pleased 1 with the change. In my new Premises 1 shall have a large and varied Stock ot 1 Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- ware, Cutler?, Brushwaro, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Obftff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the lowest possible priors. Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanui Flour Mills. The Best Flour Made, THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY O. M. BROOKE, Pharmacist, DISPENSES the Ashburton Doctors Prescriptions with the best Drugs for One and Stxpenoe per bottle, Adults, One Shilling Children. DRUGS: Finest Cod Liver Oil, Is 6d per lialf- pint bottle, 83 6 i per half -gallon Best Linseed Meal, 4i per pound Pare Glycerine, 2j per pound bottle, and other Household Drugß at reduced rates. SURGICAL APPLIANCES : Single Trusses ffs each, double 6s Silk Elastio Stockings, 8s each India Rubber Bandages, 61 to 10s Higginson's Indiarubber Enemas, 6s eaoh Bast Seamless Rubber Enemas, 8s eaoh Silk Elastio Belts to order at lowst price Chest Protectors, Respirators. Spongio- pilioe, Oil Silk, etc. . ij GALVANISM : The medical application of Electricity, •nd the various Batteries m use, I thoroughly understand, having been two years Scientific Assistant to Professor Swan (inventor of the Incandescent Elec- trio Lamp), Newcsßtle-on-Tyne. Galvanic Batteries on Sale or Hire. VETERINARY MEDICINES : Physic Balls, 9i each ; Gripe Drinks, etc, 1b 6d ; Horse Blister, la Condition Powder, Is per lb; 9d by Ulbs Cleansing Drinks, Is each ; Oattle Spice 6d per lb Oattle Salts, Epsom or Glauber, 6d per lb Private Recipes made up At lowest rates All Patent Medicines at usual prices. Homeopathic! Medioines kept In stock. Teeth Extracted, Adultß 2s, Children Is, Sunday Houbs : 10 to 11, 2 to 3, 8 to 9. For Medicines after closing, t-pply at firßt privte house, Purnett street East (formerly Bank of New South Wales. J. ORR & CO. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. A GOLDEN OPPOBTUNITY. WE hold an immense stock of Boots and Shoes of every description, Imported at very low prices before the high Tariff came Into force. la order to effect a speedy Sale we have> decided to give the Public the benefit, and will CLEAR OUR WHOLE STOCK at prices that will astonish everybody. Ladles' Morocco Balmorals 63 6d, worth 9a 6d Ladies' Morocco Button Boots 9s 6d, worth 15s 6d Ladies' Kid Elastto Side Boots 83 6d, worth 12s 6d Ladles' Glace Kid Shoes 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d Girls and Maid Levant E.S. Boots from • 4a 9d A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Men's Balmoral and Water Tight Boots —SPECIAL.— 2 Trunks Ladiea 1 E.S. Kid Boots, 3s 64 • pair 3 Trunks Ladleu' Kid Balmorals, 4s 6d a pair I 1 Trunk Men's Strong E.S. Boots, 3s 6d : a pair 2 Trunks Ladies' Fancy Slippers, 2s 6d a pair Intending purchasers should call early > nd secure thejßargains.



J). Thomas. mHE next Ohertsey Sale will be on J_ Bth October. Wool. Wool. Wool. D THOMAS (late of Matson, Cox, . and Co ,is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES At low rates cf Interest upon the en?uing CLIP <■¥ WOOL, . Plaoed iv his h«nd< for "ale m New Zea- land or elsewhere. No charges for offering WOOL m Ashburtou. Periodical Sales will be held throughout the Season m my Stores, West Street, Ashburton, which, having been built for the purpose, are admitted to be the best lighted m the disrict. No Commission on Advances. D. THOMAS, Ashburton, TO LET. "1 QA A AORES °* Land » wtuated at J-O\J\J Mayfield, Hinds, and known m Burgess iFarm. D. THOMAS, 6*164 Ashburton. FARMERS, BUY BOOTH and MACDONALD'S Sbeep Feeding Racks. ffiU pay for themselves In |a Season, D. THOMAS, FOR SALE. QEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP, TO LET.! ftiAA AOREB ALFORD FOREST, 44UU half English graasj 3s per Aore ~~D. THOMAS, Ashburton, LQiTOON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSUBANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and am now prepared to take riakn on Buildings, Stock and Ciopa at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton: okin Sales, I shall hold Fortnightly Sales of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STORES, West Street, Ashburton commencing FRIDAY, 29xh JUNE, at 12. o'clock, D. THOMAB. 1 have oeen appointed Agent JOB THE ■ Mercantile Finance Co., , fOHBISTCHUROH, Who ire prepared to advance Money 1 BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK', CROP LIENS, or other Saonrlty', D. THOMAS. /-. ■■ ■ ~ - i ■■■■ Agricultural ilmplements. & I AMUAPPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHBURTOA FOE ? : KBBBS BOOTH MoDONALD &} O Carlyle Implement Works, Christchrohi SAMiyS|IMPLEMENIKgOff i*ANDS inspection |2avitecT. D. THOMAS. ! >f Mt-n-OH, CoxfAi* TCo,) 4&Fblnirtor\