THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1888. "FRITZ LIE BER."

How true are the words of Sbake spere (or of Bacon, as the case may be) that " One touch of nature makes the whole world kin," and there is nothing m all the story of the life and death of the grand old Kaiser, who has just passed away, crowned with years and honors, \u25a0which will stir more deeply the sympathies of millions of all races m all parts of the globe than the last utterance of his lips " Fritz Leiber." In the full possession of his faculties, the grand old man, surrounded by his generals and officers of State, had during his last hour — mindful to the very end of the interests of the country he had served so well, of tho magnificent Empire which he may be said to have created — with all the ripe wisdom of nearly a century's experience, charged the young man upon whom for the moment it appeared that the vast issues and responsibilities of government must devolve as to the course ho should observe m tho present great crisis of European affairs. Then, having partaken of the last Sacrament — his mind at rest as to affairs of State and the still greater affairs of his own soul — m the last supreme moment, his thoughts appear to have dwelt upon tho noble son whoso own sickness almost ' unto death prevented from being beside him, and his last breath was spent m the utterance of the words of natural affection "Fritz; Liober" — Fritzs Bo loyed. Tho pen of the historian will trace m glowing words the magnificent history of tho greatest man of tho century, but the glorious utory of his triumph will less endear his memory to his people than will the many proofs which his life afforded of tho kindliness of his heart and the amiability of his domestic character. For the Emperor William as a husband and a father was as fondly loved as he was idolised by his people, and many and touching are the glimpses that con temporary history affords of fc he affection with which he was regarded by those more closely connected with him. Here is a picture for example of the scone at the railway station, as described by tho correspondent of a London paper, on the occasion of hip triumphal return to

Berlin on March 17, 1871, alter humbling France to the dust. "At the sound of a shrill distant whistle, out of the waiting-room stalks Count Bismarck m fall war paint ; Wrangel doffs his plumed helmet ; a stream of ladies and children follow Bismarck's stalwart form; m three minutes more a near rumble, and the train bedizened with flags rolls

into the siding. Three carriages pass a flight of steps and the fourth comes into sight ; then rises a mighty cheer, and at the window stands the Emperor William framed as m a picture. The old man's face is working as the cheers ring m his ears. He is down the steps and kissing the Dowager Queen Elizabeth. What ! will the women of

his family mob him then, as they crowd round him for his kisses while grand children hang about his knees. No wonder that he has to brush his eyeß with the back of his hand as he struggles through the women folk before

him. Jn his path stands the white figure of Wrangel, the rays of the setting sun flashing on his snow-white hair. The soldier-patriarch raises his hand and would fain lead off a cheer, but his voice fails him and the tears roll down his face. His master not less moved kisses his servant on either cheek. The two old soldier comrades embrace ; then

ihe Emperor grasps Bismarck by the

hand and kisses him too. He serves Von JSteinmetz m the same manner, kisses his way right through out of sight into the waiting-room the Empress following him with a conscious look of ownership ; and so exit Kaiser William.

Behind him as he came from the carnage was a younger face, that of

his eldest son. The Princess had fast hold of his left arm, and looked about proudly and gladly, the light of love m every feature. Her back hair had come down, and it streamed over her shoulders m beautiful confusion. Von Boon, Blumenthal, all the well-known Ver sailles faces followed, and then the women burst into the reserved space, and hugged and kissed the staff men

who belonged to them, as they came out

of the carriages. The scene was like an April day — showers and sunshine, tears and smiles m about equal proportions. All state and ceremony went down before the gush of homely affection." The " eldest son " here spoken of is the " Fritz Lieber " named m the grand old Kaiser's dying breath, and anxiety about whom perhaps hastened his last hour. All the world will be glad to think that there is room to hope that the cause for that anxiety is passing away, and that the Emperor's " Beloved Fritz " may yet be spared to be the beloved of his people for many years as the Emperor Frederick 111.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs G. W. Andrews and B. Bird were to-day nominated for the vaoancy on the Borough Council.

Mr H. M. Jonea has removed from the premises formerly occupied by him to the shop lately erected next to the Somerset Hotel. The shop is very commodious, and Mr Jonea is adding to his already large stook of stationery, fanoy ware, etc. A department is specially devoted to muaio, thero being a large assortment of pianos, organs, brass, and other instruments. Fanoy glassware, toys, etc, are displayed m great number and variety, and we understand that Mr Jones intends devoting more attention to the book selling lino than m the past. The gas fitting arrangements at tho shop, which are very complete, were carried out by Mr Hardley.

In an article m tho " Fortnightly Review " Senor Castelar, the distinguished Spanish statesman, expresses tha opinion that tha forfeiture of all right to temporal power will be orowning glory of the Roman Ghuroh m this century. The Europe of the future is, Bays the writer, going to resolve iiself into a unmber of republios more illustrious than that of anoiont Greece. In the new order tho Popes will bo respeotod for their spiritual prerogatives, apart from temporal consider ations.

Lungworm is making havoo amongst some of the flocks on the east coast of the North Itiind. The " Wairarapa Star " sayß that on one run about 7000 sheep have died during the last few months.

A cheap 3a 6d edition of Mrs Henry Wood's novels has been initiated with the publication of " East Lynne," of which it is stated no less than 40,000 copies have been sold m Great Britain alone. The type and printing of the new issue are all that could be wished, the neat red binding being specially attractive.

News comes from County Donegal, Ireland, that an extensive aohemo of land purchase is now m course of being effected on the Abercorn estate; Some weeks ago the Duke intimated to his tenantry m Donegal that ho was prepared to sell nearly 300 holdings. The offer was responded to, and the transaction now only requires the ratification of the Land Commissioners.

Lady burglars arc the latest development id England. At Pookham the othor day a Misa Jane Harding, described as " rom distingue and remarkably well dressed was committed for trial upon evidonoo dearly implicating her m fully half-a-dozen de* liberate burglaries. In one case she calmly broke into an elderly solicitor's villa, and robbed him of plate, money, and a pair of gaiters. The old fellow was so staggered by the proceeding that he had no nerve to remon strate, much less give the alarm.

Tho Minister for Publio Works and the Colonial Scoretary arrived m Ohristohuroh yesterday and received a deputation from the Knights of Labor who asked if Government would re-oonsider their determination lo finish the fortifications at Lyttelton by prison labour, and if, m the event of Governmon6 refusing to do bo, they would find remuner ative and Buitable employment near Christ church for the unemployed. Mr Mitchelson promised to telegraph to the Minister of Defence on tho first question, and to make enquiry as to what works were suitable for the unemployed. Government were deter mined to undertake no relief works m the vicinity of towns.

The first shipment of butter to England by the Auokland Freezing Company resulted m a lose.

In aid of the poor, stands have been started m Brooklyn, New York, where half a pint of coffee, with milk and sugar, and a slice of bread, oan be bought for one cent.

The centenary of La Perouae, who never returned from a voyaye of disoovery m the seas of Japan, undertaken by him m Ootober, 1787, will be celebrated this year by the French Geographical Sooiety.

Pleuro-pneumonia has made an unwelcome appearance among the cattle m Aberdeen shire. The soene of the outbreak is the parish of Piishgo, where, however, bII due precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of infeolion.

The speaking telephone has been success fully used m ministering to fever patients without running the risk of infeotion. A telephone is fixed at the bed of the patient and within reach, so that the patient can talk to friends or visitors m other rooms of the house, or listen to a book read.

A slight Napoleonio demonstration took place on January 9th on the oooasion of the celebration of the annual Mass at Saint Augustine for the repose of the soul of Napoleon 111, It took the shape of an eagle surmounting the staff of a tricolor flag oarried by a few zealots along the boulevards. It was, however, incontinently captured by the police and oarried off to the look-up. Alsa, for the glories of Imperialism.

Beßides the determination shown of late by the' orofterß to Bubmit no longer to the un reasonable hardships of their condition, the increase of political power conferred upon them by the Eleotoral Aofc of 1885, makes them more formidable The number of voters m the Highlands haa been inoreased largely by this Aot, and, m the event of a general eleotion, they are oapable of ezeroiaing an important influence. Thia may add to the anxiety that exists m some quarters to see an effective system of emigration established for their benefit.

Holloway's Ointment. — Miners and Workers m the CJoldfields.— This invaluable and renowned ointment is extensively used and patronized by such people to their very great advantage, being easy of application and portable m small compass. When used m oon junotion with Holloway's Pills m accordance with the dear and ooncise directions for use which aooompany eaoh pot and box, there are but few of the diseases whioh afflict man kind whioh will not yield to the sanative powers of the combined remedies. Holloway's Ointment and Pills do not deteriorate by keeping nor by obaoge of olimate ; as they contain no deleterious mineral drug, they oan be used with the most perfect safety under the most adverse climate and sanitary onditkng

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

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Auckland, March 13,

The election of the Licensing Commit tee for the Newmarket district waß held to day, when the candidates of the modetahe party were returned. Feeling ran high, land considerable interest waa taken m the result.* Duxbdin. March 13. A. Dornwoll, a well- known local butcher, intends bringing libal actions against a number of other butchera, and a writ claiming £LOOO damigoß has bean already served on ono of thorn. The alleged libel ia aaid to have bean m a lotter forwarded to the principal stock salesmen.

At a meeting of the sympathisers with the Home Kale for Ireland movement, it was resolved, on tha motion of Bishop jJloran, that subscription listo be opened to aid tho movement. Tho sum of £50 was aabacribed m the room, and ft was deolded to have an annual subscription. An inquiry wa3 held to-day into the origin of the fire at a hoaae In Oarglll street, occupied by Mrs Brady. The evidence showed she had disposed of some of the furniture to a boarder, and had given dther boarders notioe of her Inten tion to give ap housekeeping, although she had not given notice of her intention to the landlord. She was also m monetary difficulties. The jury returned an open verdiot.

Invekoahgill, March 13, Timothy Gorman, a farmer at Dlpton, haa been committed for trial at the Supreme Oonrt for tha alleged theft of aheep belonging to a neighboring Bottler and to the Moorabool Estate Company.

NEW ZEALAND ALLIANCE.

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"Wellington, March 14,

The second annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance* was held yesterday m the Young Men's Christian Aeaoolation rooms, Sir W . Fox presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The income for the year, £712, wai all expended, and £5 credit balance remains. Subscribers to the Alliance number 30C0. Resolutions was passed reaffirming the platform of the Alliance, and endorsing the desirableness of the complote prohibi tion of the liquor traffic, and condemning Olub licensing. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : — Pro3i lent, Sir W. Fox ; vlce-Prealdentß, Messrs J. A. Adams, Port Chalmers ; Atkinson, New Plymouth ; Thos. Dick, Dum-din ; Robt. Clephano, Ohristchurch, Archdeacon Dudley, Banglora ; Messrs Thos. Field, Nelson ; J. Fulton, M H.R , West Taieri ; F. H . Fraeer, Welllogton : D. Goldie, M.H.R. ; J. Harding, Hawkea Bay ; Hobba, M.H.R ; Horl Ropiha, Hawkea Bay ; I?, C. Hughes, New Ply mouth ; Rev F. W. Isit, luveroargill ; Rev G. M. lutfc, Sydonham ; J. W. Jago, Dunedln ; W. Kerr, Auckland ; J. Lonnie, Inveroarglll ; T. M. Llue, Whan gnroa ; It. Monk, M.H.R. ; R. Neul, Auckland ; J. Newman, Auckland ; E. Oakey, New Pjymouth ; Rev W. Oliver, Nelson; Rev A. Reid, Auckland; A. Rennle, J.P., Dunedin ; W. Soth Smith, Oamaru ; Sir R, Stout, Dunedia ; Rev R. Waddel, Dunedin, Executive Committee —Messrs 0. J. Ambury, 3. Buchan&D, A. Cox, J. Elken, Q. Gregory, H. L. Bailey, R. J.Robert, W. H. Smith, W. J. Speight, W, Waymouth, P. H. Upton, E. Withy, M.a.R. Chairman of theExecu tlve, Sic W. Fox. Treasurer, Mr Withy. Hon Secretary, Mr J.Newman. Organis ing Agent, Mr T. W. Glover. Goueral Secretary, Mr H. F. Field. A public meeting was hold In the evening ;it was not largely attended. The most impor tant resolution was as follows— " That whereas the wide-spread depreatlon m business throughout the colony, has re sulted m forced Idleness and severe Buffering among very many sections of the oommuolty and has neojaoitated whole- Bale retrenchment m our public affairs, and caused people generally to enquire regarding the prospects of the future, the time haa now folly arrived for Parliament to Borlonsly aonsldor the bearing of the drink problem In its relation to oblonlal finance, and to decide how far the country can wlthuafoly continue to give legislative sanction to, or draw its main revenue from, a traffia which In Its varied rammlflca tlona presses more hardly upon the people than the whole weight of the publlo dubt "

FATALLANDERSLIP AT BOATMAN'S

The Peefton correspondent of the 11 Otago Di»i!y Tfmea " wiring on the 11th met. sayß : — Aunther landslip occarred at Boatraan'a at 7 o'olock thia morning, burying a cottage and eight children, with their father and m ther. The father and Beven ohildren have uinoe been rescued alive, bu!; the mother and one child were found dead. The Blip occurred near the Welcome Oornpany'a tnilfnga dam In Boatman's towoahip. There was trdmsndoua excitement there all day, the people working frantically to rescuo those burled. Tne slip came without warnlrg while the inmatns were aaleep, and cariied the cottage 30ffc before It, and the melancholy nataatropho haa oaat a heavy yloora over the community.

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS

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Sydney, March 13. Llllywhlte'a team concluded their In nings for 402, Shrewsbury 206j Pjugaer 24. Turner aooured four, Ferris t«ro, and Jones two wickets,

The Australian tanm have made 266, Jones, not out, 144, MoDmneli 29, Kdwarda 24, Turner 17, Trott 15.

VERNON'S TEAM v VICTORIANS.

Melbourne, March 13.

The match Vernon'a Team v Victoria was continued to-day, The Englishmen concluded th^ir second inninga for 368 rana. Read' not out 142, Attewell 24

The Victorians m their second innings made 135; Walters 24, Mcllwraith 21, Robertson 18, Bruce 14. Vernou'a Team thaa won by 282 runs.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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SHIPBUILDING TRADE,

London, March 12, The shipbuilding trade is dull, and several failures are probable.

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON

H.M.S. Stotk sails on the 14th inst, to join the Australian station.

THE SILVER WEDDING.

The principal buildings m the city were illuminated ia honor of the Prince ot Wales' silver wedding.

AN ARISTOCRATIC ROW.

Major Borrows has been fined for assaulting Lord de Walden. The affair arose out of a society scandal.

COLONIAL SECURITIES.

Colonial stocks are inflated, New South Wales three per cents, j£io6 ; Fours, ;£ii4; Victorian Fours, .-£ll3.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

French exhibits at the Melbourne Exhibition will occupy seventy thou sand feet. A large number of pictures will be sent.

THE SOUDAN CONTINGENT.

The stars presented by the Khedive to the Soudan Contingent, m recogni tion of their services m the late war, have been shipped by the steamer Oroya for Sydney.

THE SESSION OF RAIATEA.

In the. House ot Commons, m. reply to a question from Mr W. J. Johnstone, M.P. for Belfast, Sir Jas. Fergusson, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, promised to produce the papers relat ing to the cession of Raiatea to France.

STORMS IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.

Severe gales have been experienced m the English Channel, and several of the Boulogue steamers narrowly escaped being wrecked near Folkestone. Telegraphic communication with the Continent is interrupted. Three of the Brixton life boat's crew were drowned m going off to the wreck of a vessel named the Syria.

MAIL AND CABLE SERVICES.

Mr Henniker Heaton, m his paper read at the Colonial Institute, declared that the postal loss on a penny sea route would be within with out allowing for the increase of letters. If such a proposal were adopted, he advocated a reduction of the Conti nental charges to a halfpenny, and said that the Colonial Conference had not uttered a word of sound criticism of his proposals. He denounced the op pressive cable monopoly, and advocated the Imperial- Colonial purchase of the Eastern Extension Company's lines, and the construction of a Pacific cable, and thus to enable the establishment of a shilling tariff.

AUSTRALIAN.

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NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, March 18.

Companies aare being formed to work the Poolamacca ruby mines In the Broken Hill district. The stones are small, but larger ones are expected to be found.

Burke and Foley have been bound ever to keep the peace m a bond of ;£ioo each. During the hearing of the case it was elicited that the projected match was abandoned three weeks ago, and both men protested against the bopdj but without avail.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, March 13.

Application has been formally made to the Government for the reward of ;£io,ooo offered for the discovery of a payable coalfield. The discoverer claims to have found a rich seam of anthracite near Mount Pleasant, 35 miles north east, of this city.

Information has been received from more than one of the Loyalty Islands by the Rev Mr Jo*hes, which states that the French have erected two prisons, and are incarcerating all natives who refuse to join the French Church, and are rewording all those converted to the tenets of that body.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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SUEZ CANAL CONVENTION.

(Received March 14, 12.30 p m.)

London, March 13. England and France will not agree to the alterations proposed by the Porte m the Suez Canal Convention.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

In the House of Commons last evening, Lord Geo. Hamilton declared that the British navy was forty per cent stronger than the navy of France.

ASHBURTON VOLUNTEERS.

An inspection parade of the Ashburton Volunteers was hold on Tuesday evening, when there was a good muster of both Rifles and Guards, and a fair muster of the Cadets. The Rifles were under the command of Captain Dolmai, the Guarcla under Captain Sparrow, and the Cadets under Sergeant- Major Hayes. Colonel Bniley was present, as also were Major Douglas and Adjutant Fooks. After inspecting the men, Colonel Biiiley addressed them, and ia doing bo spoke of the proposed Easter Encampment. He said that Government would provide tents and grant railway passes, but no other assistance would ba given. In epito of this, however, he hoped all the members of various corps wouid join heartily m the proposal to hold the usual Easter Encamp ment, and ho urged the men to attend the parades and generally smarten them selves up, so as to present a soldierly appearanoe m camp and while executing the projected field manoeuvres. A pro posal had been made that the ?outjh Canterbury Battalion Bhould join the North Canterbury Battalion m making one cmp II the proposal were agreed to, an endeavor would be made to hold the encampment m some central locality, bo aa to suit the convenience of both battalions ; if not, the South Canterbury Battalion would rendezvous somewherain the vicinity of Timaru. The men would «o into camp on Thursday night and Good Friday morning, and would break up on the following Monday. The coat of catering would not exceed la 6d per day, and each corps could, if it bo chose, arrange for its own catering. The annual meeting of the Aahburtoa Guards was held last evening at the Old Borough Council Chambers, Captain Sparrow m the ohair. The Seoretary, Sergt Purchase, read a report and balance sheet, which showed the Company to be clear of debt, and to have to its credit at the Bank a substantial Bum. The Com pany had qualified 46 men for capitation, and stood third m South Canterbury for class firing. The report and balance sheet, which were considered h'ghly satisfactory, were unanimously adopted Captain Sparrow brought up the question of the proposed encampment The men entered heartily inio the idea, though to some extent they considered it unfair that they should have to piy their own expenses After discussion it was resolved that each man contributa 2a 6d towarda the expenses of both camps, the balanca to be paid Out of the Company's funds. A h9arty vote of thanks, and an honorarium of two guineas were unani mously passed to the S.-crotory, Sar^rt Purchase, for the variable K.'rvicod he bad rendered the c .rps Votes of thanks were also passed to Ihe Captain, and to Color kVgt Keir Mr Uockburn, late lieutenant of the Company, wa9 unanimously elected a lifo mcmbor. It was decided that aocial gatherings should bo held during the winter months, The businoss of! the meeting having been concluded, an hour or two of a social nature was soent.

THE KAISER'S DEATH

THE NEW EMPEBOF,.

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London, March 12 Keference was made m all pulpits throughout Great Britain yesterday to the death of the Emperor Wilhelm, deploring his loss.

Berlin, March 12. The Emperor's deathbed scone was very touching and beautiful. His Majesty's only daughter, the Grand Duchess of Baden, is lovingly attached to him. In reply to her whispered enquiry, the Kaiser Raid, "I am very tired, but there is no time to say much. There is so much to do." Berun, March 13. The Emperor Frederick 111. was in terviewed on his journey to this city from San fiemo by King Milan of Servia and tha Duke of Aosta. Both interviews were of the most cordial description,

The Emperor Frederick was unable to speak with King Humbert of Italy, owing to his throat malady, but con versed by means of written slips. A similar course was adopted with the Duke of Aoßta, and other interviewers. His Majesty's health has improved. Immediately on the Emperor's ar rival at Berlin he visited his father's body. The corpse was conveyed on Sunday to the Cathedral under an escort of cavalry, and was followed by Prince William and the other princes of the family. The imposing pageant was witnessed by great crowds. The body lies m state until Tuesday.

(Received March 14, 12.30 p.m.) Berlin, March 13. As previously telegraphed the corpse of the late Emperor was conveyed froui the Royal Palace to the Cathedral on Sunday night. A procession headed by Prussian corps of the Guards left the Palace at midnight m the midst of a blinding snowstorm and was composed of Roynl Princes, Generals of the Army, Ministers, and other notabilities. . Torch lights were carried by the soldiers and the scene was a most weird and imposing spectacle. The body of the late Eipperor is noy lying m state m the Cathedral and is being vipited by enormous orowds of people. The funeral takes place on Friday. There will then be a most solemn service m the Cathedral and a State procession will follow the remains of the late Emperor to the Royal Mausoleum at Charlottenburg. Emperor Frederick takes the oath of allegiance on Saturday. He has issued an address, m which he says it will be his endeavor to rule m the spirit of his father, and that it will be one of his first duties to maintain the efficiency of the army and navy, especially the latter, 1 which, he says, has important duties to perform m assisting to maintain colonies which should be acquired as fields for German emigration. The Emperor declared that he is careless of glory, and that it will be his constant aim to secure the comfort and best interests of the people,

Prince Bismarck is indisposed, and has been ordered perfect rest by his medical advisers; •

. Dunedjn, Maroh 14. The German residents- have decided to send an address of condolence to Kaiser Frederic*. ' ' " \u25a0

A MURDER CONFESSED.

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Sydney, March 13. Michael Carroll, aged forty, a gas works laborer, gave himself into cus'.ody to-day, stating that he had murdered his sweetheart near Woolwich, England, nineteen years ago. The girl's name was Mar/ Clanstone, and she had quarrelled with Carroll, refusing to have anything to do with him. The prisoner subsequently made an appoint ment with her m a lane between Deptford and Woolwich, and when she came he struck her violently on the head with a hammer and fled. The girl was found next morning alive, but she lingered only a few hours and died. A man named Walter Pook, a printer, was arrested on suspicion of having committed the crime, and most circum stantial evidence was adduced, but he was acquitted amid great indignation. Carroll let the story our. m a drunken fit, and eventually asked for a police man to give himself up ; he also ad mitted serving fiva years at home for badly assaulting a gas manager. The man has been a soldier and deserted twice. He was recently concerned ia a sly grog selling case, and is generally a bad lot. He was examined by medical men, and found to be suffering severely from a drinking bout, but he told his tale circumstantially and was minute m the details.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor th« opinions expressed by our correspondents^

TRANSUBSTANTIATION.

10 THE KDITOB

Sir, — In your issue of last evening ft Is reported that Bishop Grimes said that all who ooald not believe as he did aa to Transubstantiat I m ware to be pitied, and he quoted John VI. Aa the matter has been made public, may I ask that, with your usual fairness, tho other side he heard.

1, How ona John VI, refer to the Saoranaent when It had not yet been in stituted ?

2. Christ* words refer to the conditions of oar having spiritual life, these are intimate union with Himself spiritually. 3. "If those who want away misunder stood him, how easy to have set them sight ?" Christ does set them right, verse 63, " It la the Spirit that quickeneth, the vjords that I have spoken unto you are spirit and life."

4 Protestants believe ia a real presence, bat they do not believe It la broaght about In a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith th*y partake.

5. The Bishop refers to the last sapper aa proof that Christ coald not mean • commemoration, bat that Hia body was to ba literally eaten. Christ, with His real body, was reclidng at the table ; could Ha then be holding Hia own body In Hia hand 1 For that ia what mast follow, if the words, "This is my body," signify that the Bubatanoe of bread was Christ's body.

6- Bat thg Buhop will hold that by the wordß, " This Ib my body," the substance of bread is changed into the <{ body and b!o:>d, along with the boul and divinity of Je3O3 Christ." This (a a greater depart* are from the litjra! meaning than to un derstand the words to mean, "This repre sents my body." 7 To understand them so 1b consistent wit'n Scripture, Luke XXII., 19, " This do m remembrance, commemoration, of ma ." Again, Obrlat said that the " Oup wa3 His blood," and that the " Cap was the New Testament." Obrlat, elsewhere, oaen similar language, eg when He Bald, "I am the door, I am the vine." The Apostle speaka of the sapper as " the breaking of bread ; he speaks of the elements as ( bread ' imd < wine ' after consecration,"

8. There la an Important destination to be observed between believing what is above reason, and believing what is con* trory to reason, A thing chat is contrary to reaaon cannot be proved. It is contrary to reason to suppose that Christ's body is In heaveD, and also m a thousand other places at the same time. It Is contrary to the testimony of our senses to believe that the bread and wine, after oonseora • tion, are substantially different from what thoy were before.

Apologising for taking ap bo muoh o! your space. — I am, etc, A Constant Rbadeb. Maroh 13th.

CATHOLIC MAORI MISSIONS.

Pope Leo XIII., says the London correspondent of the '• Argus," recently handed over the sole control of the Roman Oatholio Maori missionary operations m New Zealand to an English organisation founded by Dr Herbert Vaughan, Bishop of Salford, and known as the St Joseph's Foreign Missionary Sooioty. This body haa now several priests actively engaged amongst the Maoris, and one of them, Father Becker, after nn extensive tour through the eastern portion of the North Island, has forwarded a progress report to the rector of the Society's College, Mill hill, London, N. W. He Btates that there are now 20,434 Maoris under the care of himself and his brother priests, and he asks for two additional priesia to cope with the increased labour of ministering to the spiritual needs of so many natives spread over a vast extent of territory. India, Borneo, and the southern states of America are the other miision fields occupied by the St Joseph's Society.

HOMEOPATHY V. ALLOPATHY

(" Wanganal Ohroniole.")

Homoeopathy appeara to have oonqnerefl the prejudioeei of even the " London Times." A medioal controversy, extend ing over a month or more, has been raging In the columns of the "Thunderer," and the "Timoa" haa aammed up m an editorial which ia described as having lpft the <l regular " dootora aghast. A London prosa writer of note thus briefly bat graphically deacribes the oonteat between the two aohools of medicine :—" Lprct Grlmthorpe, who believes m homcsopathy, began the discussion with the proposition that odium medloam is not leas bitter than odium theologtoum. Dr Brudenell Oartar, Sir J. 0. Brown, Dr Baoknell and other eminent 'regulars' attaoked him fiercely, but only proved his case ; for they attaoked their homoeopathic rivals more fiercely still. They have written ecores of columns with the one refrain : Homoeopaths are either knaves or fools. The homoeopaths, notably Dootor Dad« geon, one of the moat distinguished, replied with good temper and good sense enough to bring •' The Timeß " round to their aide. Bomcoopatha m England receive their diplomas from the same college as the allopaths. If they are fools aays "The Times," what guarantee have the public that the allopaths are wise? The leading journal praotioally sides with the homcepaths against the allopaths. Not that it pronounces judgment on either system, bat for the purpose of this controversy it gives the allopaths tho worst of it. Thia attitude is the more surprising beoauae homooopathio doctors are m Eng'aad a very Bmall minority, They number less than 30Q."

THE ABHBUKTON GUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1888



DIARY.



I Moon 'B Sun Sun Moon Moon age at March. Hiscs. Sets. Rises tfcta. noonday a.m. p.m. 12 Mondny .. 5.86 6.25 4.58 6.30 29 13 TuMdiiy .. 6.58 6.2? 5.57 7.3 0 14 Wednesday.. 5.69 6.21 0.50 7.28 1 15 Thursday .. 6.0 619 7.55 7.53 2 16 Friday.. .. 0.1 6.17 8.54 8.20 3 17 Saturday ... G. 2 8.15 9.52 848 4 18 Sunday .. 6.3 C.14 10.51 0.17 5



Moonlight Evenings.



The Moon at 3 daya old '.shines till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 dayß old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shineg till nearly o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from Bundown 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 shineß till morning* The Moon at 21 daya old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and Bhines till sunrise.



Bed has not always been the oolor of our soldiers' uniforms. They were whit^ under Henry VIII. and dark green under Elizabeth, A rich harvest of probate duty was reaped m Great Britain laßt year from the estates of widows. Mrs Hey wood, of Liverpool,"' left £650,000; Mrs Morrison, of Baßildon, Berks, ££17,000 ; Mrs 6ibbs, Tyntesfield, Somerset, £483,683; Mrs Beaumont, of Sheffiejfl- £)i6,obb ; Mrs Briggs, of Eagward, £112,000 and Mrs Fraßer and Mrs Webber, ! both bt 1 Jf?P d Pfy and £i§2,obo respeotivel^. (



"Rough on 6oRNB. ll -^-Ask for Wall's " Bough. on Corns;" • Quiok relief, complete, permanent cure. • Corns, warta, .bunions. Afi Phemißts and druggists, $\



KeaUng's Powdor destroys both moths, fleas, beetles, and all ' other inaeots, while quite harmless to. donyjstjo animals, jln extermi. nating beetjles, the suope^p of thja ppwder is jßxtraordJnary. It js perfeoUy olean fn applii V&ti'm, @cc the attiole you purdhase is T . '— as faajfotfonp are nqxious and Keating <* »„ t j Ofl| fid. lv. apd 2fl d jneffeotual. Soiu . ~ 2 -' {;: " esob, by all ohemigtl. :



We clip the following important testimonial from 1 the " Illawarra Merourry " (N.S.W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment:— 11 Mr John Loveday, of tho Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for foUr years with acute gravol, he haß experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Euoalypti Extraot. He says seeing the said Extraot advertised m tho 'Illawarra Mercury,' his intenße suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, ohemist, of this town, and that tho iiao of it gave him great relief at once. He states tha between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extraot, and Xho 19th, the use of that inedioine oontinued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years, lit Lovqday writes also that be has found the Eucalypti Extraot a cure lot rheumatism as well as gravel. He -M^tg U9 to publish $hjto information though the 'y^^^J^ pleasure m complying w \u25a0 Lov^»7'| request, whoao word cannot be doubtea "" who can hava no objeot m view other than^a fll c i° m 6to bßnefit sufferin 8 huroanity; "-!



Wanted. WANTED, immediately —Two smart boys. Apply Manager, Woolkn Fact -ry, 3*lil T~\/ ANTED— Carpenter's Apprentico Vy Particu'ars can bo obtained on appl ioa' ion at my office. —E. M Blake, Architect 3*106 WANTED a Girl to assist m house w^rk. Apply W. Davis, East Btr.it. 3 107 \kj ANTED tenders for removirg Cottage W in Tancred Street. Particulars from Wji. Spbnob, on the premises, or at \u25a0k. Okk's, East Street. 3 91 WANTED Kuown- Remember Baptist Anniversary Tea and Musical Soiree on Good Friday, 30th March. EAOfIES. PEAOUE3. PEACHES Wanted Known — All kinds of fruit and vegetables at O. Bbard's, W»11b Street, next OddfollowH' Hall. 3 102 tIT ANTED Evoryono to visit our new VV Grocery Establishment (wholesale and retail) now open and undor new management.- John Okr and Co. 3§67 /~^ EEA.T Bargains. Everything greatly \JC redaoed. Oome and judge fjr yonr> selveß. — H. 0. Segkub, Meiford Uouße. WANTED to Sell —A i irst-olasa Piano grand action. Cash or terma very liberal. Apply Haykb and Co. COME one, come all, and oar pr>>.<? will astonish everybody —**+„ 0. SKQER3. _ ALL our finst-daBB genolne Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc, we are now selling at ridiculous priceß. Only come and see.— H. 0. Skqeks, Meiford floOße. ~\\ /"ANTED —Everyone to oome and VV see the nicest lot of Glass, Chlnn, and Earthenware ever shown m Aahbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers.— -Robert Aioorn, Saun- dera' Bnlldingß. 3*ll \\J ANTED— My customera to know W that I have removed to Saunders' Buildings, and that, m addition to my etock of Groceries, China, Glass, and Earthenware, I have opened up a stock of new Clothing and Boots, at prioeß lower than ever offered m New Zealand. — ! Robert Alcoen. 3*lo TVr ANTED KNOWN — Oleographu VV Scenery, and" Catholic Hubject6 Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape Noveltioa m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &0., at Am Manhibe's Fanoy Repository, Saunders* Buildingsj!



Mount Somers Coal XAM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced ratos. In anticipation of a LAIIGE DEMAND during the coming season, I Lave made PRICES such that no one need want FDEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Stution, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somera line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwold „ „ isa Window „ „ is a Hinds n fi 16s S alm 8 » „ 17s Dromore „ „ ic 8 Chertsey „ ff i 6a TERMB~OASH. BOOKING EXTRA, In Aahburton retail quantities doliverod to Customers' residences, at 20a por ton, CASH. All information to ba obtained from, and orders left with ME JOHN G. EESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will sell at above rates FOW OASU. P. F, WRIGHT,



HAVES & COS Great Salvage Sale JDST COMMENCED. WRECK op the « MAY QUEEN." HAVES AND CO,, DRAPERS, HAVING purchased largely from the wreck of the " May Queen, " they are m a position to offer to the public the whole of theae Purchases at ASTONISHING PRICES, FOR CASH ONLY. CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. Hayes and Co., AROADE.



Public Notices I HAVE disposed of my Business and am about to leave the Colony, there- fore I have to request that all Accounts be paid to Mb J . C Duncaw or myself. 2t91 C. J H. NEATE > . /\ E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office : Montgomery's Buildinge, Eaet street. Entbancb : Bornett Street. 8 84 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. G. M. Brooke, (Formerly Managing Assistant to COOK and KOSS.) Pharmaceutical and Operative Chemist, Sboep Dip Manufacturer, and preparer of Poisoned Wheat, Kaiapoi, BEGS to annonnce that having secured premises m Ashburton, he purposes opening a Chemist and Druggist's shop, about the first weok m April, when the favor of your patronage will be roßpect- fully solicited SOLE MANUFACTURER OF BROOKE'S Perfect Sheep Dip, Note. — Mr F. Makeig is agent at Ash- burton for the above dip. 2J113



Public Notices



THE PEOPLE'S GROCER SAYS:— I ATTRIBUTE mj success m Bußines3 to the fact that 1 always uphold and carry ont tho GRBAT PRINCIPLE OF TRUTH. A man that cannot cr will not do this must ultimately fall. Those who have dealt with me oan verify this as a living fact, for I am still •live and flouriahing m business (many thanks to my numerous customers). I may Bay here that my staff of asßistauts at the present time is more complete and more capable of carrying on my ever- growing business than previously. As au evidence of this, more Cash and Goods passed over my counters on Saturday last than on any previous ordinary Satur- day. TMb statement i 3 quite m keeping with the above-named Great Principle. I havo been tempted very much of late to remove into larger and more convenient Premises, where I could make a big display behind plate glass windows, etc., bat the knowledge that the amount required to meet the additional expense incurred m doing thid must be drawn from the pockets of my customers has decided me (contrary to my own inclination) to remain m my present premises, whore my customers may depend upr,n getting the same quality of Goods at tho same low prices as usual, the same civility, combined with a greater amount ot puah and tact, "The nimble ninepence is better than the slow shilling, ' is my motto, combined with tho aforesaid Great Principle of TRUTH AND INTEGRITY. D. MoFARLANE, THE PEOPLE'S GROCER, Fast and Bdbnett Street*, __ ASHBUBTON,



Important, mBE Proprietors of the NEW ZEA- -1 LAND CLOTHING FACTORY, at the request of a large number of their Customers, have decided to continue their Aihburton Branoh. Oar Manager, Mr W. Sparbow, has juit selected an entirely NEW STOCK, Suitable for the approaching Season, and with a view of commanding a Large Business, he has our instruc tions to mark ALL GOODS AT THE Lowest Factory Prices. Oar Clothing being manufactured of the beat New Zea'and TWEEDS, well cut and well made, is known aB superior to any other make, and obtained the GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE WELLINGTON EXHIBITION. HALLENSTEItf BROS & Co. A new and varied Stock of HOSIERY, HATS, BBIRTS. SCARFS, TIES, PORTMANTEAUS, &O , &0., To select from, all roa-ked at the Lowest Factory Prfceß. 3 99



ALL Accounts due to James Gudsbll, Tinwald, must be paid on or before the 24th day of March, 1888, or they will be sued for. 3*59 JAMKS GUDSELL. ASHBURTON. mHE CENTRAL TJ OTEL > Proprietor ... * .. W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families. Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special ermß per week. BAZAAR. BAZAAR. BAZAAR. A BAZAAR and GIFT AUCTION In aid of the Fanda of the Parochial District of Longbeach, will be held at Tinwald on Easter Monday, 2od April, 1888, In the Stores opposite the Railway Station (late Jones and BradshaVs). kindly lent by Mr D. Thomap. Beziar open at 12.30 ; Live and Dead Stock, and Firm Produce, will be sold daring th.9 day by Auction. Admission, 6d, Children, half-price. Refreshments provided at a moderate charge. 3*12



* mJ^o, SEI ™G OFF. q «\u25a0 © :^^i Great Redactions. /£o^\ r tn filll§il 16 PEK obhFdjbcodmt /(fc^ll^Sf "" z jMJKI *' 0B 0N^ MONTF '%|I3f o ** T3 "Tl/TURRAY, Jeweller, having secured the Premises hte^y O tJ JlI) JjX ccoupied by Me Nkatjc, Chemist, Is now oflferlng his M STOCK lU ' Vi DISCOUNT OF 3a IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL. 3 26 THE CHEAPEST J'LACE IN TOWN ZKALAKDIA BOOf STORE EAST STREET ASHBURTON