The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1888. THE MAGDALEN ASYLUM.

Some of our readers will no doubt recollect that now rather more than a year ago we referred to the great work initiated by the Rev Father Ginaty, at Christchurch, m connection with the rescue of those frail and fallen women who are .found m all our cities, and to whom the term " unfortunates" is specially and expressively applied. Those who take an interest-— and what humaneperson does not ?— in the work of rescue, will also recollect the account gtv3n by the " Lyttelton Times " of the laying of the foundation stone of the MagdaV'n institution at Mount Magdala, and all such will be pleased to learn that since then a large portion of the permanent building has been erected. And a very handsome and comfortable building it Is. The photograph which Ites before us, as we write, and which we shall be happy to show to those in terested, shows on/2rhalf of what will eventually be a quadrangular building, which will then be only one of a group of three edifices, the other two being the Convent for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who have charge of the institution, and a church. The por tion already completed has a frontage of 125 ft, and is built o_ brick with dressings of Oamaru stone. There are j two towers, each yof*; high, containing three storeys, the rest of the building being lwor«torje^. The dormitories are situated on the upper floor, and on the lower or ground floor a jving which is for the present used as a , chapel, and a refectory 75ft by 25ft, besides a number of other apartments The kitchen and lavatory' are wall fitted and arranged, and every other necessary convenience and appointment appears to be provided for, the cost of the building *o far being over For a long time past the work of re clamation of the fallen bas been carried

od, and until the new building became available, temporary premises were oc cupied m the City of Christchurch, where thereare, we believe, on an average between twenty and thirty inmates, under the care of the good Sisters, who may be congratulated upon now possessing so suitable a home'] Jor themselves and their charges. ] It is pleasing to find that monetary aid I is accorded by Protestants as well as ! Catholics, and we noticed only the \ other day that one of our large land owners, Mr Allan M'Lean, set an excellent example m this way to others iby a donation of ;£no. We take this opportunity of pointing out that the institution is, although managed by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, open to all who need its shelter, irres pective altogether of creed, or race, and are assured that no attempt is made by the Sisters to proselytise. We *re quite aware that a contary impre_sio_. has been caused by an account of an interview with the Rev Father Ginaty, which found publication recently, m which the Rev gentleman was reported to have said that "he did not deny that it was attempted to make Catholics of those who were reformed " but we learn from his own lips that he never made any such statement, and tbat the fact is quite otherwise, no attempt whatever being made to turn those who are Protestants from their own faith. This being so, Christians of every; denomination not only can consistently subscribe to the institution but, more tban that, are, we consider, m duty bound to give it their countenance and active support, and we feel sure that Rev Father Ginaty will meet with a hearty response m this district to his appeal ftt aid m the Christ-like work which is being carried on under his superinten dence at Mount Magdala.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Borough Council meets this evening. A fine specimen of tbe elephant flah (eallorhynchus antarcticus) was captured at the mouth of the river yesterday by Mr Ohaa. Ryal. The Rev Father Ginaty, S.M.. preached morning and evening m the Catholic Church yesterday to large congregations. He will ba the guest for a few days of the Rev Father Chastagnon, and purposes waiting upon residents m the town and diatriot on behalf of the Magadalen Asylum, whioh he has been tbe means of establishing m Ohristohuroh, and whioh deserves, as we are glad to hear it {s obtaining, tha support of Christians and oharitable people throughout the colony, < jrrespeotive of oreed or denomination. Those who desire to contribute towards the main, tenanoe of this moßt necessary and beneficent inatitution, and upon whom Rev Father Ginaty may be unable to wait personally! may forward their donations either per the Rev Father Chastagnon or to Father Ginaty 'g address, Ohriatoburoh. We congratulate members of the Roman Catholic Church upon the establishment of a first-olasa weekly newspaper for the advooaoy of their interests and the dissemination of news; of speoial interest to Catholics. »• The Catholic Times," ot whioh the first oopy, j published on the 7th inßt, „t Wellington, has been courteously forwarded to us deserves that description, containing 80 pages of editorial and seleoted matter, well written and compiled. It is printed admirably upon toned paper, and deserves, and will, no doubt obtain a circulation. At tbe R M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., and Mr D. Thomas, J.P., three firet offender for drunkenness were oon victed, cautioned, and discharged. — John McKown, [alias Peter McCue, was fined 10a and costs for a Bit_iiar offence.

Jenkina, examining a pedigree hung m Snobßon's psrlor, •' So this is your family tree, ia it ? Ani what is that gap m the middle ? " Snobnon : •• That, er— well, er— ob, that is the Flood ! "

A true patriot haa been discovered m the town of Breslaw, Germany. A resident of tbat town has written m all seriousness, offer* ing his own larynx for the use of the Crown Prince if the dootors says it can be trans* planted 1

A writer to the " Lyttelton Times " says » *— " At. the present time, when our produoers are seeking an outlet for their produots, and ! as fruit grews to tha utmost profusion and perfootion m this favored country, has it never ooourred to growers to ship tomatoes m the cool chambers of our direct steamers. Tomatoes are quoted m the London market at 2s to Ss 6d per lb, and French beans at 8a 6d per lb. Surely a small shipment is worth trying ? " It is stated that the striking and beautiful appearanoe which the planet Venus pre sented m the eastern sky jugfc before dawn < lately, and whioh has attraoted considerable j attention, bas given rise to the report that it is tbe " Star of Bethlehem," visible every 315 years. The •« Christohuroh Press " points ont tbat it is praotioally impossible that any new star should have made its appearanoe without full details of so Btartling an ocour renoe being at onoe furnished from a hundred observatories. During a storm at night near Gonlburn reoently a flook of sheep became frightened and orowded together. In the morning 150 of the flook were found to have been smothered. During 1887 there were slaughtered at the Belfaßt Freezing Works, Ohristohuroh, 226,763 sheep and lambs. 242 oattle, and 275 pigs, an inorease of 51,370 sheep and lambs and 22 oattle over tbe previous year, and within 20,000 of being double the number of sheep and lambs killed during 1885. Property holders m Auckland are not having joyful times at present. One gentleman who owns considerable property m tbe oity has now 27 houses and^hops vacant. During tbe month of December the arrivals m this oolony numbered 1476, and the depar tures 755. The Customs revenue for the year 1887 was £1,280,585, as againat £1,311,308 for 1886. Onco more there appears m the " Gazette " returns of infected sheep ; altogether 65,000 sheep are returned aB infeoted m the Kaikoura sub-diviaion of the Marlborough district and four m the Kelson sub-division of tbe Nelson Bheep district. There are now m tbe mission-field 2400 un rnarrjed ladies, besides probably an equal number 91 j#at*r/od. In the early days of mission it waß not thgugbj that a lady could enter the ranks of mission workers exoept as tbe wife of a missionary. " j At the Maidslpae Sessions two yonng ( w,oms;i, domestic servants, were sentenoed to 1 twelve JCOOjiths /or having oonaumed £50 ' worth of provisions and dranfc p!j bottles of I winca, during their employer's They had been having "high life beloyr stairs," and entertaining their sweethearts 1 and friends. I Sour stomaoh, bad breath, iadigealion, and headaohe easily cured by Hop Bitters. Take [ none but Amerioan. I

ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

The a.nual general meeting of mem bers of the Aahbnrton Caledonian Society waa held on Saturday. Thera waa a fcir attendance, and Mr C. Reld wae voted to tbe chair,

REFORT The Direotora* report was read as fol lows ; —

In laying before you the ninth annnal report and balance-sheet we have th ? pleasure of stating that the y«ar now ended has been a successful ono, inasmuch as tbe Society will ent<>r the Ineo-.uin i finanoial y.ir £20 m a better position thin Hb predecessor, and the membership has inoreaaed from 140 I >. 1836 to over 160 In 1887 — tho latter we attribute to. tha popularity of the lagleside meetings. — Ths reproduction of the •' Rob Roy " play resulted m a profit to the Soolety <>f »b:>ut £10. — Tbe Ingk'sideawere an unparalleled success, but we wonld reoommend to ou; auccesaors that a charge should somehow be made for refreshments, and ttiue lessen the expense theae meetings are to the Society, and also lighten the burden of those few members who so generously oorne forward m supplying the refresh ments* — The annual oonoert and ball was held on Bhow Night m October, and wvs about the most creditable one tbat haa ye: been produced. The hall was crowded to overflowing, and the Soolety profited to the extent of about £37.— Tbe Society's annual sporta were held, as heretofore, on Boxing Day, and were, notwithstanding the oheap railway exoursion to Christ ohurob on the samo day, exoellently well Attended, but resulted m a loss at usual, 'i this time to about £16. We would strongly advise tbe Incoming Direotora, when the time comes, to apply to the Railway Department that next Boxing Day aoh j ap exoursion should be laid on from Ohristohoroh to Aahburton. The balance-sheet showed a debit at the bank of £1 9i 6d. There were alao outstanding liabilities to the extent of £57 13 1 3d, but against thia amount there waa £20 to oome In for members tloiieu. as yet unpaid, but whloh was considered good. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. REOISTBATION. Mr Kneen asVed if anything had been done m the way of registering the Society. The Chairman aald that he had Inter viewed Mr Stitt who had promised to bave the matter attended to the firat time tbat he was ln the town. OFFICERS The eleotion of offioera was then pro oeeded with. The following were elected : — President, Mr D. McLean. Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. H. Kneen and W. J Steward. Mr Patterson proposed Mr J, O. Dun oin for the office of Secretary. Mr W. Anderson asked if something 1 o^uld not be done ln the way of getting one of the members of the Soolety to do \u25a0\u25a0 the oterioat work gratuitously. In the present state of the finances he did not think they could well afford to keep a paid Secretary. The Chairman, Mr Reid, said he had been spoken to on this matter, and oon aiderlng the state the Soolety was m. Ho was willing to offer his services. If th>y were accepted, he would do all he oould to make the Society a suooeas. It was 1 certainly not a large salary they were now paying the Secretary, but if It ware saved It would go towards reducing the over draft It would now be neoeseary to arrange for an overdraft of £59, aa there was no oertaloty of the £20, outstanding members' subscriptions, oomlog ln. Mr Lamb asked what amount of salary the Secretary got. The C lafrman aald that the Seoretary wai paid 5 per oent on the grosa prooeeda. Tdo Secrete -y aald tbat the percentage came to £11 13s 6d. Mr Anderson propoaed Mr Reld as Seoretary. Mr Lamb seconded the nomination^ Mr Patterson thought that If they conld j not maintain a paid Seoretary it waa about time they wound the Soolety up, An unpaid man would not work so well, nor oould they expect bim to do ao, oa a m»n who was remunerated for hia services. Ha might alao inform the meeting that a number of members would leave the Sco'ety if Mr Reld beoame the Saoretary. Mr Elston advocated saving all they oould, bot stilt he thought it would be bad polioy to get theii olerloal work done by an unpaid man.

, Mr Reld did not wish to blow his own t trumpet, bnt be had beon Seoretary of the Society onoe before. They started tbe year with an overdraft of £30, but when 1 he left office they bad £9 to thetr credit —so muoh for Mr Patterson's flittering compliment. He had nothing to gain , In undertaking the Secretaryship ; he offered to do the work, simply through | love of the Society. He would only take 1 the work for one year to get the Soolety i ont of the difficulty it was getting into t deeper every year. He would leave the j matter entirely m their hands and lm ( partially accept their deoiaioo. j. Mr MoKenzle approred of payment to the Seoretary, but ho did not think the 8 Sroiety was now ln a position to continue 1 such payment. Although Mr Beid bad had differences with some of the members ] he thought auoh matters should be alloaed to drop, and he deprecated Mr Patter son's remarks. 1 Mr Patterson denied having soted m ' the spirit Mr McKenzte aoemed to anppose I He bad only stated, and he oould prove r lt, that if Mr Beid became Seoretary i many members wonld leave the Society. r Mr Lamb did not think the affairs of i tbe Seoretaty wonld Buffer at the hands of Mr Reid, who was an emhueiaatio * member. I Mr Cnthbertson aald that either of the nominees would make a good beoretary, i bnt be thought it would be unfair to j txpeCt the work to be dove without aaiary. Mr Duncan's pnaitlon gave him great facilities for transacting the Society's buaineaa, and, m addition, he was moat j euergetio m looking after the Seolety's interests. There was no doubt aa to the | Chairman's ability, bnt his business kept him further away from the publio, so tbat 1 he bad not the name advantages that Mr Duncan ponaeaaed. Thore waa not only a great deal of work ln connection with the office of Seoretary bnt there waa also a large amount of responsibility, and ha thought It waa unfair to axpeot the work to be done wltout remuneration. Mr Duncan said that he was sorry to see any animosity In the Soolety. He bad served live years and had made np his mind to withdraw, but on acoount of certain rumors which he bad heard he had determined to seek re-election for another year. The Chairman had referred to his having wiped off an overdraft of £30, but he did not mention tbat tbe dobt whloh the Sooletly waa now faolng had been Incurred through tbe production of " Bob Boy," and would not ocour again. For tbe amount of work requiring to be done, and the time that was taken up the Secretary's salary was no salary at all. It was very good of Mr Reld to offVr to do the work free, but he (Mr Duncan) thought that there was aome other motive. However, he waa quite willing to give way if hia atandlng againat Mr Keid would oauae any dUsenalon. beoause he had the k threat of the Soolety al> hoalt. The Society waa In ore.**ing In popularity, and' he would be sorry if any dlaseneim am ing tbe mr Ha bere were to arise If tlHere was any , aeotion of the Soolety against him he hoped they w-uld say so and he would : withdraw. j Mr«Ltmb aald that porßonVly it would ' not m the leaai affjbt bjm which of the 1 two candidates was elected . Mr Reld wished to reply to some of the re- j marks of Mr Outhbertson, who had referred i In fin tor log terms to Mr Daaotn's energy <

iv geiting m subacrlptfons. He (Mr. Reid) held a diffrmt r pinion, aa there w<*a £20 outstanding at the present time. When he (Mr Reid) left the Seoretary. ship there was not a Blngle pound re |tm(ning uncollected. I A member aaid that it waa not Mr Duncan's fault that all the subscriptions had not been oolleoted. Tiokets wero Btjpplled to the country Directors to sell, and some of then had not yet accounted for all the money they had received. Mr Duuoan said that although p-<rh.Ap& ho had not been ao e'iergeUo as he miyht, still tha hirdoeaa of the times waa tha i chief cause why all the subscriptions had not b oa got m. A ballot for the eleotion of Secretary waa then proceeded with, Mesara Oa h bettaon ao£ W. Craighead belug appointed scrutineers. Tha reaulf was as follows :— Duncan, 9 ; Reid, 4. The office of Treasurer was the next to be filled. Several gentlemen were pro* posed but all deolined. The Seoratary then said that he felt osrtain a section of the Soolety bad a «\u25a0 dead set " against him. Notwithstand ing that they had done bim the honor to elect h«m Secretary he would stand out if It was desired. Several members : No, no. The Chairman aaid that It ill became Mr Dudcid, seeing that he bad had auoh a sweeping majority, to say there was a spirit of hostility to him. The Seoretary said that perhaps he might be over sensitive. Mr Elston aaid that he had deolined the Trcasureehlp beoauae he thought there were members better fitted for the position than he waa. The Chairman said that If anyone had a right to ooooplaia it was himself, and he waa surprised at tha charge made by the Secretary. Tbe Seoretary said that the absence of spirit shown led him to think there wae something at the bottom and that it might he better if be stood aside for a year. Mr Reid bad t_ade a generous cffcr, but, aa he bad said before, he thought that there wa« something behind it. , Mr McGregor thought that the Secretary was out of order io speaking He was a paid Seoretary and nut a member of the Society Tne Seoretary aald that he had spoken beoauae be did not like belug m the way, He might have been out of order. The Chairmau said that tne Seoretary waa a Director of the Society, Mr MoKenzie asked how it waa the Seoretary had been made a Director lf be was not a member. Mr Oothbertson presumed the Seoretary waa a mamber. The Chairman said the Seoretary was not a member ; he had Blot paid ai.y sob oription for the last two or three years. The Seoretary said that it would be ridiculous for a paid Seoretary to pay a aubacrlptlon. If it was required that he should pay 10j 6d, however, he would do ao. After some discussion of an irregular nature the matter dropped. Mr Elston ultimately agreed ta aooept the office of Treasurer, and he was accordingly eleoted The further eleotion of officers wa* then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:— Patrons : Messrs W. 0, Walker, M.H.R,, M. Stitt, J. Jackaon and Hon J. MoLean. Director*: Methven— Mesars J. Jackson aad Donald Oameton ; Lao riaton— Measr b J, Devery and D. Brick ; Alford Forest— Mr H. Knight ; Weaterfield— Mr D. Oliver; Tinwald— Mr M. Soott; Aah burton Forks— -Mesars J. W. Oliver, W. Sutherland and R. Patterson ; Willowby —Mr H. Collen; Longbeach— Mr G, Gllmonr ; Wakanui— Meaara Jaa Brown, John Cochrane, P. Innes P Oha mers, O. Lamb and 0. Hogg ; Kyie-Mr J. Lambie ; Beafield— Mr M. Broce ; Rakala —Mr W. L, Allan; Chertsey— Mesara W. Straohanandß Campbell; Rangitata— Mr J Ooaksrie ; Winob more— Meaara M. Stitt and R Miller; Allemon— Mesars D. Williamson, J. Taoker aud W. Craighead : Town Direotora— Maeers J L. Brown, W Anderaon, R. McUweu, T. Bullock, G. Kidd, T. Quill, D. Thomai, J. Sim, T. *«'_ y, J. cseaiy, E. J Paul, Ebtoa, iii»ee,, Dunn, McKen_ie, Moltae, Outhoertaon, Elliott, McGregor and B-iity. Auditors : Mesars Minnls and Shury, UATB MONEY. It was deoided to refund gate money paid for admittance to the sports, by two members. S_OBTB GBOrjJKD. Mr Porter wrote making an offsr foi tne use of tbe sports ground. The matter was referred to a sub committee consisting of Messrs Craighead, Kneen and Reld. PAYMENTS. Accounts were passed for payment, some other business was transacted, and the meeting adjourned.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Wellington, January 22. By the Walhora from Auokland thia morning, several buaaes and thirty-aix horses arrived, consigned to Messrs Cot teril and Young, who intend to _an m opposition to the city trams, the proprle tora of whioh have not made any effort to extend their lines beyond those first laid. Tha busiea are likely to become very popular, aa th«iy will run to portions of the town where the tram doas not touch. To the prlnolpal reoreatlon grounds eaoh bus will ruu to the gate, whoreaa now the tram during the football season stops some hundred yards from the reaecve. The fares are to be the same aa the tram A Chinaman's store m Taranakl street was broken into last nUjht, and a quantity of tobacoo stolen. The police beleve larrikins are concerned m it

TheNew Zealand Alliance and Wealeyan Conference held a united temperance meeting m ahe Theatre Royal last evdnlnj?. The chair waa oooupiei by «ir Wm Pox, President of the Allianoe, The Kova. F. W. laltt and Mr W. J. Watkina represent the Wesleyans, Mr J. A. W. Adams, P.W.G.T, repreasntß the Good Templars, and Mr T. W. Glover the New Zealand Allianoe, The attendance waß poor.

Ddnbdin, Jmuary 22, The annual bowling ma 1 oh between the Dunedin and Caledonian Clubs was won by the former aftor an exciting game by 0;)e point.

It ia stated thai a solitary miner cleared £1000 out of a patch of ground m Old Man Range. There was a bitter oonteßt for the prlza for Gr»ao-Roman wrestling between J. J. Duuu, the champion's brother and Hudaon, and a good deal of ill-feeling ahown, eaoh man trying to get a atrang liug hold with suoh determination that tho referee had to m erfere at the finish of the big match. They rushed at each other and began fighting In real earnest, but the curtain was promptly lowered, and the men separated.

A mongooße or ichneumon has been captured at the North Shore, Auokland, after enjoying a long and suooeßaful course of depredation on the poultry and eggs. Thiais the creature that was to 'be imported to extsr. minate rabbits. Tha Wellington » Post »,» is strongly inclined to believe that if the' present Ministry weather the next session thero will only be one m the running for the appointment _f Agent.general, and that is the premier, Major Atkinson; himself. " ? 0 R9f 9N-RATS."— Clears out rats mioe, roaohes, flies, ants, bed bugs, beetles, insectg skunks, jaok-rabbits sparrows gophe At , ohemiiti and druggists. X

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Ro id Board waa held last Wednesday. Present — Measrs Walker (chairman), Harrisou, McFsrlane and ' Edson. I overseer's report. / The Overseer's report was read and oonaidered. : Mr W. McCliniont interviewed the Board and a9ked permission to fence across the by-roid near the Mount Somers Bridge — Granted CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were re *d (1) From Mr Mc- Millan, asking tho Board to push on the work at Roai'a Cutting as rapidly as po*Bi>>le — i'he Overseer was instructed to att nd to Mr McMillan's wants, and to push on the work.— (2) Prom Mr P. Tiscb, off! ring to lease the Recreation Reserve opposite the A'ford Forest Hotel —The Oierk was instructed to reply tbat at present the Board have no power to deal with the matter, bat as soon as they are invested with the necessary authority Mr Tisch's application would receive con sideration —(3) From Mr A. E. Peache asking permission to take tramway aoross road near Section 18280.— Granted.— -(4) From Mr D. H . Potts, dr*wing the Board's attention to the neoessity for some f enoing at Booth's Cuttiog —Resolved to aßk the County Council to grant sufficient funds to do the work PAYMENTS. The pay-sheet, amounting to £136 13a 6d was pas. Ed for payment , and the Board adjourned to the firat Monday m Maroh.

THE RETRENCHMENT SCHEME

[Per Pbebs absooiation.]

Wrlmnoton, Jannary 2_ . Major Boddam sent m his reaigoation ou Thursday The rumor that one of the local forts was to be diaman led is incor rect. The Minister of Defence is of opinion that a larce reduction oan be made m hia department, and it is intended shortly, to commejce the weeding out. About thirty or forty officers a r e likely to receive no'ioe that their services are no longer required. Government do not oonsider that the attendance at the School of Mines m Otago during p:»st years justifies the annual subsidy of £500. and an intimation has been sent to the manage ment that it need nob expect any further assistance after lhe end of March next. In 1886 there were omy six etudonte, and m 1887 ouly s^ven. tJovernment have deoided to en pply the Hospital Committee with tnnda for oarrying on the administra tion of the hospitals till the 31st of Maroh next, the end of the fiuanoia) year. The cost of supplying newspapers to the Civil Servios m New Zealand is about £300 a year Government oonsider the amount much too large, and it is probable tbat it will be reduced by at least £200 per annum.

HORSE MARKET

Mr T. Bullock r.po. ta for the week ending Saturday, January 2L ! — There was one of tbe largest entries of horses for the season, viz, 59. Theie was a very good attendance of farmers, but biddings were not nearly so spirited aa at the previous Saturday's sale, never theleas a large proportion of the entry, especially the medium draughts, were sold at satisfactory prioes. There were _o really first-class draughts offered. For light harness horeeß biddings were very slow, m fact it was difficult to effect sales for these or hacks. Out of a total entry of 59, 27 were sold at the fol owing prices, viz. : — On account of Mr Mcßride, Puimeratou South, — Medium draughts, of a light description, 5 year olds, £15 £18, £21 ; 4 year old, broken to p'ougb, £18 6s ; 3 year olds, unbroken, light, £11, £13, £16 10s ; and for a 4 year old cob, £10 On aojount of others, —Medium draughts, 4 year olds, £17 lOh, £19 ; do. ot a lighter dt scriptioo, £11 10a, £15 ; 5 year old, £16 ss ; 3 year old, light, £17 10s; inferior, £9 15s; aged, of a good stamp, £16 10* to £21 ; inferior, £7 10s, £10, £12, £12 6a. £13 ss. £14 10s There were Bgain buyers present for first-class draughts or better sorts than those sold, which cou'd not be supplied . Hacks and •ißhtharneiS horses, &6 to £10 : scrubbers, £1 to is. Sundhikb —Drays, £6, £9. A quantity of new and second-hand harness at market rates

IRISH AFFAIRS

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London, Jannary 20. Mr Alexander Claine, member for South Armagh, and Father Macfadden, have been arrested for speeches made m the County Donegal m support oi the plan of campaign. Mr W. O'Brien, M.P., has been re leased irom gaol, London, January 21. Nationalist members, speaking at Tullamore and Dublin, declare that Mr A. J. Balfour, Irish Secretary, in tends to murder the leaders of the League by imprisonment.

Messrs P. O'Brien and Monaghan have been arrested m Dublin, on charges of inciting the crowd to riot.

THE MARKETS.

[per Press Association.]

Melbourne, January 21. Mauritius advices regarding the sugar market show a deficit of 48,220 bags, but the manufacture is actively pro ceeding. Freights are scarce at 26. to 255, and 5 per cent. Only two or three small cargoes were shipped during the month.

London, January 21. The wheat market is firmer,, with an upward tendency, owing to the con tinued cold weather. Ex warehouse remains at 34s <5d to 355 ; off coast cargoes are quoted at 34s 10-343 od. The number of quarters afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,430,000, and for the Continent 190,000. The flour market is dull. New Zealand ex store is quoted at 235.

Mutton tallow is quoted at 273 3d, and best beef at 26s per cwt. An in creased demand is likely owing to a speculative movement for a rise.

The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Co., Limited, has received tbe following cable message from London, dated 20th January :— Tallow — Market brisk, the demand is partly speculative and partly con sumptive. Good mutton and beef tallows are worth respectively 28s and 25s 6d per cwK

A BATTLE WITH A SHARK

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Sydney, Jannary 22. Burke, the well-known pugilist, had a most peculiar experience m tbis harbor to-day. While out for rowing exercise his boat was attacked by a shark of immense size and he at once pulled hard to endeavor to get away from it, but the voracious monster kept alongside the frail cratt. Burke' kept struggling on until at last bis boat op.ned out and he was thrown into the water. At this time he was about 150 yards from the shore, and he at once struck out for the land. The shark attacked the boat, and commenced crunching it up, but Burke managed to reach the shore safely, and it is thought that the b >at being of a light color, attracted the shark, while Burke, who wore a dark jersey, managed to swim ashore. Several instances have occurred lately where oarsmen have been pursued by sharks.

NEW SOUTH WALES CENTENARY

[Pbr Prbbs Association.]

Sydnby, January 21. The celebration of the centenary wai commenced by the laying of the new wing of the St Vincent De Paul Hospital by Lord Carrington. Among those present were his Eminence Car dinal Moran, his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, and other Church digni taries.

A most elaborate programme has been arranged for this week, and amusements of all sorts take place each day. '

A large number of the members' ol the Opposition have declared against • the proposed centennial banquet, on the grounds that it appears unseemly fo spend a sum of money m this manner while the Government profess retrench ment, and also while there is so much distress m the city.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

THE POPE AND THE COLONIES

Roue, January 19. Bishop Moore, of Ballarat, has had a second private audience with his Holiness the Pope, and presented an address from the Roman Catholic hierarchy of Australia, In acknow ledging the address his Holiness made minute enquiries respecting the Catholics of the colonies, and ex pressed the opinion that their ad vancement was due to self-government.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

Paris, January 20. M. Tirard, the Premier, refuses to sanction the Panama Canal lottery.

THB DISQUALIFIED JOCKEYS.

London, January 20. The licenses of the jockeys Wood and Barrett were cancelled for unfair riding.

THE CONSULAR DISPUTE.

The Consular dispute at Florence has been settled, and both the Magis trate and. the French Consul have been censured.

ADMIRAL TRYON.

The report that Rear Admiral Tryon was to succeed Lord Charles Befesford as Junior Lord of the Admiralty is denied.

LAND COMPANY.

The West Australian Land Company are offering ,£300,000 worth of deben tures. Already half the amount has been applied for.

THE BLUESPUR MINE.

The mining company to work the Bluespur field will shortly be placed on the market with a capital of ,£130,000.

AUSTRALIAN.

[FIR _K_BS ASSOCIATION.]

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Stdnbt, January 22. The tug steamer which was de spatched to search for the missing boat of the American ship J. T. Berry, burnt at sea, has returned without finding a trace of the ill fated mariners. A minute search was made off Lord Howe Island without siiccess, and as the weather has been fine there for some time past, it is considered that the boat has not been 'in that vicinity, as' a landing could easily have been effected. It is now thought that those missing have perished unless they had the good fortune to fall m with a pass ing vessel.

VICTORIA.

Mrlbourni, January 21. The wrecked vessel Edinburgh Castle has been sold for £520. The waves are now making a clean sweep of the ship, which is regarded as a total wreck, and only to-day three of tbe men who were working on board of h.er had to be rescued by a line from ths shore.

The police have received a clue to those connected with the Qourlay, jewellery robbery, and have recovered some of the stolen property from a person who states he received it fronj $ woman.

A syndicate have purchased a claim at Mount Dockrell at a bigh figure, and they are m treaty for another claim, ,£50,000 has been offered for a third of a claim at Mount Dockrell, con* ditionally on the test of the stuff prov ing favorable. Men are scarce, and m consequence wages are at a high rate. Fresh discoveries are being made daily, and the results of the crushings are anxiously awaited.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Perth. (W.A.), January 22. Information has been received bere that the dispute between Sir Frederick Napier Broome, Governor of this colony, and the Hon A. C. Onslow, Chief justice, has been referred to a Committee of the Privy Council. News received from Kimberley gives glowing accounts of rich finds there;

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1888.



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Waated. WANTED— 4 Yoath orar 1 i years of age, for fhe Spinning Depart- ment. Apply, Manager, Woollen Pa -v. twry ___ 1 125 \*7*ANTEP to Soll -A *' iretolass Piano, Vy grand action. Cash or terms, very liberal. Apply HaYjm and Qfi. WANTBD Known— B&ld win'B Finger- ing Yarn 3a 6d lb, Brown Hol- lan] 3sd yard, at Snrplns Stock Oom- pany'a Cleanng S le. * I 123 \\ 7 ANTED a Btrong, ectve lad «bont | YV 14 years of nge, fru the Maohine \ Room Apply thls evening after 6 o'olnck < * to-morrow a f tar 2 p.m. at •• Mali " •nd ** ''uardian " Office. Segrers' Great Sale.— Melf ord HOUS6. WANTBD Known.-For Salo, Blue Gnm, Stringy /Bark, Peppermint Gnm, Red Gum and Fil ver Wattle Tree Seeda, locilly grown, nnd saved thia Seassn ; also Tarnip Seeds, just arrived, ex s.s. Bimutaka. —J. Sbaly and Co., geedamøp. Eaet Street Ut6l Sale at Melford House.— H. O. Segera. - WANTfiD OABH — MoiYs Ofttmeal 251b5,2fl 6d ; Sperm Qandlei, 6d ; Ooflfea »nd Milk, la per tin; Ooooa and Mllk, la per tin ; Vcstas, 6d per doz ; Oornflour, 4d per lb ; tin Fruits, Is ; Orooke^y, Ironmongery, eto. — At Jamk» MoQrbgob's, Tancred Strået, opposite Arcado. Melford House Sale.— H. O. Segers. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and 1 Oatholio Pubjectß Csthollp Oardi, good variety in Soraps Noveltiea io Penwiperø, Orowel Wools and Silke, Knitting Cotton, Oolorod Orotchet Ootton, Transfer», Tinsel Balls, Ac M &0., at jlbs Manhibe'B Fanoy Repository, Saunderø' Buildings, WANTED Known— To the Ladiee of Aehburton and earroandJng dli*rlct», thftt an ezporlenoed monthly Nore» ii desirout of engagement. Good reference! oan be given- åddreas—MßS Hill, Peter Street. Aibbarton. 11 18 \ 1 / aNTBSD Known— -Wells sank, wlth W pnmp and pipe found and fized, from £2 10i npwards. All klnds of pnrnps, Ranges and hoasesmith work fized or repaired, Ohtmney» iwept and ranger olaaned, 3i. Rogihters la6d eaoh AU ordera pnnctaaliy attouded to. flote addren, H. Dxjdlrt, Moore atreet, Aeh- bnrton. 11 22 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 80th November, 1886, tht terms of Sabaoription to this journal will bo followø, viz. : — IT PAID IN ADVANCK : Per Qnarter. . 6s d, by post, 9a 6d J,, Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year ... 24b Od, by poßt, 87a Od F BOOKKD Per Qnarter. . 7s 6d, by pott, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 80a Od, by post, 48a Od Birtb, Marriage, and Deatb Notioes, if paid for at tbe time of insertion, 3s 6d each fstampa may be sent as paynient) ; if booked, 43 eaoh. Announeementß of Birthe, Deaths and Marriages sent for publioation from the ooantrj- distriots reqnire to be verified by the •ignatare of the eraon sending the notioe. DIABY. i Moon'a Bnn Snn Moon Moon age ab J*nu«ry. Hiccs. Sotg. Ri ses Bets. noondny p jn. pm. Sl S»turday ... \u25a0«.•49 7^B 0.17 11.61 7 32 Sunda? .. 4. fil) 7.32 1.14 • * 8 nm. S3 KoDdfcy .. 4.52 7.32 2.15 018 9 Si rue«d(iy .. 4.53 7.31 3.14 047 10 25 Wedne«i»y.. 4.54 7.30 4.12 122 11 26 Thursdaj .. 4.6"i 7.29 6 9 2.2 12 27 Friday.. .. 4.67 7.28 6.3 2.40 13 MOONLIGHT EVENINQS. The Moon at 3 daya old ahinea tiil aboat 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old Bhines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olook in the morning. The Moon at 12 daya old sbinea from sundown till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is fall, and shines all night. Tbe Moon at 18 days old rise» aboat 9 p.m. and Bhines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises aboat 11 a.m.and ahinea till morning. The Moon at 24 dayß old rises about 2 a.m. and nhinestill morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about i ft.m. and shineß till aanriee. TO OUR RAKAIA SUBSORIBEBS. \ 1 7*E desire to intimate that from and VV aftor lBt Janaary, 1868. BUB- SORIBERB to Ihis journal will OBTAIN THKIR COPIK» AT THE STORK OP MR O. HARDY.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFORD AND UNDRILL SATING received notice to quit their Premises, m consequenoe of the land being : at once requite I for Naw Buildings, have decided to hold a CH&AP SALE I their Large Stock, consisting of — nJ«NITuR«i m variety, HANDSOME CHESTS DR\WERS, C TEFF-fON^RS, IRON AND WO >D BEDSTKALS. Choice TOILfcT Waßw, 2 Cases FEEDERS AND FIRE IRONS, BBDDIN 4, CR <URER_ A ND GLASSWARE at prioes that muat effect a Clearance m ONE MONTH. ALBERT EOBEHTe HAS FOR SALE,— Comftftcks LARoa SIZE AND FULL BEAMING TWINE TN ANY QTJAKTIT Y. Clovers,— BED, WHiTJS, COWGRASS, A__SYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, as© RAP*. ANCHOR Binding Wire and very best Binder Twine. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, COOPER'S SBEEP DIP. LONG RUSSIAN HEMP TWINE, COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. 4-Ply (Green Label), 900 feet to the Pound. THE Undersigned asks the speoial attention of FARMERS and CONTRACTOR to this artiole aa one of the oheapest and best TWINES ever put 01 the market I have advCfcated this olaes of TWINE for years, simply because I oonsider it th moat economical any farmer can use. Farmers will find this TWiNE of UNIFORM THICKNESS, STRENGTH, and LENGTH, throughout. It will work successfully on any make of Binder. It will run farther, and do more work at a les cost, and tie more grain than any twine I know of. Thi Iriil be clear to everyones* mind who considers that, running as it does, 900 feet to the pound means— THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE IN A BALL, and MORE THAN 19 MILES PER OWi\ Every Bail hss a Green Tioket with name on, with ft guarantee that it runs 900 feet to the pound MAXILLA TWINE OF BEST QOALITT. SHAKESPEARE ! ! ! M To gild refined gold to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice or add another hue Unto the rainbow ; or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven ; to garnish, To advertise the well-known Wood's It's wasteful and ridiculous excess !" " King John," Act IV, Scene 2 ' m> \u25a0 ABK F R WALTER A. WOOD'S BINDER, AND TAKE NO OTHE'*. SALES FOR 188MSB7 MAGHINES. F. FERRIMAN, AsWirton For Tiale,— I SECOND HAND TWINE MoOORMIOK I SEOOND-HANDJiTWINE WOOD S •^ SECf)ND»H AND WIRE MoOORMIOK 3 ?. FERRIMAN, PAPERHANGINGS! paperhangings n HEW ADVERTISEMENT. THE Undersigned have just opened up ___i, a splendid assortment PAPERHANGINGS, BCRIM, TAPES, \u25a0 WINDOW GLASS (all sizes> W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS „ /gom . ___ _; „ VARNIb c H oiv COMING 1 DRYERS, TURPENTINE &c. lost landing, a splendid lot of Hcuse Coal,ex«Hauroto. M McCallum & Co , "FT" RON. TTMBER, AND COAL MER wC CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. JL \u25a0__\u25a0 Agents for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103