DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Mosdiy, August 2 U.LO.D.—Meeti. g in the Aicade Cham bers at 8 o’c'ock Tuesday, August 3 Ashburton Bui ding Socio y—Subscrip tions due

Friday, August 6. Ashburton County Council —At Connell Cbamjbjrs. 11 a.m. Monday, August 9 Borough Council, at Borough Council Charubtrs at 7.30

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Thais Arm vk at Ashburton’ —From Christ church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 6.27 p.m. (express). [From Mount Somers, 10.5 a.m Trains Leave Ashburton— For Christ church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-46 p,m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, i tnd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m dully, , for Timsim and South, at 10 a. m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. , For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seadeld, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 'turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For ilount Somers, daily at 430 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes 4*ys, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlauds, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m. Malls arrive at the j Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 ,m., 435 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 ft. and -35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places 5.3° •o.m. daily. «Fr3ux Tomuka aniTimaru at 10.40 a.m p 5 30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 «.m. _ . From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oesdaya and Saturdays, at 10.6 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl a ys, at 2.30 p. m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thar* »ya, and Saturdays, at lfta.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1886. The British Army.

Recent returns of the strength in men of the army of Great Britain are before us, from which we gather that there are about 205,000 men, of the regular service, available for the field at the sound of the bugle. But to these have to be added 40,000 men in the first-class army reserve, and 700 in the second. Of course, only the 205,000 above-mentioned are with the colors, the other 47,000 of the reserves, are scattered over the country, en gaged in civilian’s occupations. Then there are militia regiments and militia reserve. These, together, show an available force of about 114,000, to which have to be added nearly 12,000 yeomanry cavalry. There are 220,000 Volunteers on the “ tight little island,’ and India maintains a native force of nearly 160,000, while Canada marshals in active militia of about 45,000 men. Then there are several regiments of militia in the Channel Islands, while volunteer corps of various strength arc to be found in all the British colonies, raised for the protection of colonial homes. It may not be without interest to our readers to peruse the list 0/ colonial places where such corps have been raised, and therefore we give it as follows: —India, Hong Kong, Ceylon, the Cape, Natal, St Helena, the West Indies, Malta, Singapore, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, New Zea land, South Australia, and New South Wales. In the three last-named colonies there exist corps of permanent artillery, specially mgintained for coast defences. Then, but, of course, out side the army, there men of the Royal navy and the Royal marine artillery and infantry, uniting to make up the very formidable total of 600,000 of all ranks. When we come to add up the figures above given we find that there are about 1,400,000 men fairly at the disposal of the mili tary authorites should the worst come to the very worst, and even it we subtract from the total the Home volunteers —seeing that the colonial ones are not included—there are still left 1,180,000 trained men fit and available for service in the field and with the fleet. But those figures do not represent anything like the number of trained men in the United Kingdom. 1 he system of short service, recently introduced in the army, very largely recruited its ranks, and with a class of men who, under the old 21 years’ system, would never have been found placing themselves under military discipline. As the greatly shortened terms of service expire the men, no

electing to remain in the army, pass into civil life, but never forget their training. Then, too, the volunteer movement has had the effect of in-

structing in drill, discipline, and the use of arms fully 75 per cent of the male population, for there are few English-

men or Scotchmen, at least, who have not been at one period or another members of a volunteer corps. It must not, however, be supposed though Great Briain owns, as we

have shown, greatly over one million of

men who wear her uniform and accept

her pay, that in the event of a war with, say an European enemy, anything like the figures we have quoted would be available to at once take the field and face the foe. All told, only the men of the regular army serving with the

colors, and the two classes of reserves.

which would be mobilised instantly 00

1 declaration of war, could be | manipulated on a foreign field. But ( these represent a quarter of a million, —

no mean fighting strength in any case

—and for home defence there are always available the militia and the volunteers, while, of course, the im mense naval strength of the Empire would also be used for co-operation with the land forces. Then, if climate suited, large levies could also be made upon the native forces in India. I But we only find out our strength or our weakness when we compare ourselves with others. Just sixteen

years ago a united Germany accepted the challenge of, perhaps, the most warlike nation in the world, and before the year was out had virtually led captive what was supposed to be the grandest army in Europe, and had laid siege to Paris. How does the military strength of Great Britain compare with that of the con qureror? Every able bodied son of Fatherland has to do a term of thre: years with the colors, —that service he has to render, whether willing or not, when’the time comes for his country to require that service at his hands. The system is well-known so that we need not enter into its details, but with its results we have a good deal to do. The peace strength of United Germany’s army is equal to nearly half a million men of all arms, and its war strength amounts up to almost a million and a quarter, and then nearly 200,000 trained men still within their period of service are at the disposal of the master mind guiding the campaign for Fatherland. No nation in the world can bring such a mighty mass of warriors against a foe, and no nation in the world maintains so cheaply an army ready for service. In fact the whole male population of the country, able to bear arms, forms the army of the German Empire. Even Russia with all her northern hordes would be unable to bring into the field against a European foe such an army as this. Numerically equal, perhaps the Russian host might be, but in training immeasurably inferior, for all the intelligence and education of a high ly educated and intelligent nation are in the ranks of the German army. France brought about 350,000 men against the Germans and those men represented about all her trained strength, for when 1 the triumphant army neared the capital it found its only opponents irrregular bands of untrained civilians, wanting in discipline and but poorly aimed. Still, the army of Great Britain is no mean thing, even against such odds as the German Empire can master or the Russian Empire array against it, and then the mighty fleets of the Anglo-Saxon nation are a factor in war not to be ignored, while the martial spirit that pervades the Briton’s breast is amply proved to exist by the fact that every soldier, sailor, and volunteer serving under Her Britannic Majesty’s flag has enrolled himself there of his own free will and choice, and not by that law of compulsion, to the existence of which in Germany, we owe so many fellow colonists hailing from that country. |

We are sorry to learn that Mr J. R. Colyer, the Clerk of the R.M. Court, is at present suffering from a severe attack of illness.

The boy, Spencer Compton, who some time ago was severely burned by his clothes catch ing fire, is still in the Hospital making fair progress towards recovery. It seems doubtful, however, whether ho will ever entirely got rid of the effects of his untoward accident.

Tka following are the Ashburton vital atstistics for the month of July ;—Births, 34 ; marriages, 5; deaths, 6.

The following nominations were received on Saturday for the two vacant seats on the Hakatore Town Board :—Messrs J. Hunt, A. Orr, J. Elliot, and H. Dailey.

Regarding the man Hancock, whose dead body was found floating in Lake Waka tipu, a telegram received yesterday says he had a watch and about £7O in money when last seen, but the watch and money were gone. When the body was found there are no marks of violence. Suspicions of foul play are entertained.

A telegram from Auckland says the City Engineer started a number of the unemployed on Saturday on road works, selecting needy men with families. The Government have offered a further advance to the unemployed on strike on the Mount Eden works, but they refuse to accept it, desiring 4s 6d a day, as on the Southern relief works. It is intended to reduce the men working at Mount Eden from 4s 6d to 4s a day.

Our (Christchurch correspondent writing on Saturday says—Country folk came into town to day in considerable force. The feeling grows here thot prosperity is herald ing and accompanying the spring, and though Faith alone Inspire the thought, Faith may assuredly work miracles.

The Ashburton hounds brought the hunting season to a close by a capital afternoon’s sport at Winohmoro on Saturday. There was a very large attendance of followers and spectators, and the whole company was most hospitality entertained by the Master (Mr Matthew Stitt) prior to (he commencement of proceedings. Ample justice having been done to the good things provided at the homestead, an adjoining paddock was drawn, and after some delay a real straight going hare was hallo’d away. Leaving Winchmore puss led across Mr Kooney's property, the pace being very good and the fences big enough to satisfy the hardest rider. The line then lay across Mr Miller’s property, back to Winchmore and then to Mr Capon’s. After a run of nearly forty minutes, the last two miles in view, the hare was well beaten, but managed to escape in a ploughed paddock where a number of fresh hares caused the pack to change. This was undoubtedly the best run of the season, and it is much to be regretted that the pack was deprived of a well deserved kill. After the usual halt another hare was soon found and gave a ringing run of two 'or three miles before she made her way into wire country and the hounds were whipped oil. A third hare after hanging about the gullies for some time broke away into open country, and the pack was just settling down to what promised to be another good thing when a greyhound joined in the chase and made short work of poor puss. As the afternoon advanced the seent became very catchy, and at five o’clock the pack returned to Winchmore where re freshments were again provided by the genial Master. There were about sixty in the field, and among the straight-goers the following were prominent:—Mrs Corbett and Miss Millar, The Master, Messrs T. £. Upton, Corbett, Warner, AUngton, Merrewether, Hart (2), Hunt (3), Bussell, Helmore, Bouse, Denshire, Sawle, Kemp, McDowell, Temple, Hutchison, Kingsley, Jepbson, Allan, Millar, Wroughton, and others.

Sureties for the release of the Maoij prisoners were entered into at Wellington on Saturday. The bondsmen for Te Whiti are Messrs Wi Pere, M.H.R. and Hanita Te Arawa, and Messrs Puke Te Ao, M.H.R., and Neiha Tanaki are bondsmen for Titokowaru Te Whiti exhibited great apathy over the efforts made for his release, and at first I obstinately refused to sign his recognisance. In the afternoon, however, the persuasion of bis friends had the desired effect, and be I appended his signature to the bond. The 1 prisoners were shortly afterwards released.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash-1 burton Racing Club was held at the Club I room on Saturday evening. Mr R. Richardson | was appointed starter for the forthcoming 1 Spring race meeting, and Messrs Mason and I Roberts’ tender for working the totalisator] was accepted. A number of accounts were passed for ’payment, and the retiring Secre tary banded over the boobs and documents of I the Club to his successor. The Secretary was directed to demand from owners and others the immediate payment of fees, <&o., I outstanding, and to report defaulters in terms lof rule 76. The Committie then adjourned.

Eegarding the account we published in ourl . cablegrams on Friday, of the terrible suffer-1 ings experienced by the Indians and inbabi- j tants of Labrador, a correspondent, “ Old I Sailor," sends us the following in reference to I that inhospitable clime; —"In passing through I the straits of Belle Isle a considerable time I ago we picked up lire men in a boat belonging I | to a vessel that had been wrecked upon the I Labrador coast. The men had had a rough I time of it, having had to furnish themselves I with sticks and light bard to prevent the sea I fowl from picking out their eyes. In a short I time they killed enough birds to eover themselves with, and thus obtain warmth and rest. Schooners during the summer { season visit Labrador in order to obtain cargoes of eggs. As soon as a crew of a vessel lands they break all the eggs they meet with, and they have but a short time to wait until the birds lay a fresh lot. It is a novel sight to see a vessel laden with eggs in bulk without - any packing being made use of. The mode i of loading the vessel is to commence at each , end and work [out to the middle of the hold. [ The shipwrecked crew I have spoken of were . some days on shore, and lived upon raw eggs ! and birds’ blood. It was in the month of . May when we passed through the straits, and . we then met with an enormous number of 1 icebergs.”

A Church parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards was held yesterday. There was a good muster of both corps, about fifty of the Rifles and thirty of the Guards being present. The band, however, was not in attendance. The corps were marched to St. Stephen’s Church were Divine service was conducted by the Rev E, R. Otway, who preached a sermon appropriate to the occa sion.

On Friday] afternoon last the shareholders of the Geraldine Dairy Factory held their annual meeting in the Road Board office. There was a large attendance, and Mr E. H. Fostlethwaite, Chairman of Directors, took the chair. The’annual report,{balance-sheet, and auditor’s report were read. The balance sheet showed thatJitheJCompany had passed through a year of considerable difficulties, like moat institutions of a like character in the colony. It showed a total deficit in the profit and loss account of £231 la'ld, but as a set-oil against that sum the Company had to pay to the Bank as interest on overdraft a sum sufficient to pay rather more than 8 per cent dividend on all the called-up capital. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Messrs W. H. Moors and L. Grant, retiring Directors were re-elected. Mr. N. Dunlop, the third retiring Director, declining to stand again, Mr W. Potlethwaite was elected in his steady Votes of thanks to the Directors and the Chairman concluded the meeting.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Suicide.

Auckland, August 2

Richard Moore, retired merchant, noariy 70 years of age,{was found dead In hia house at North Shore yesterday morning sitting on a chair with a gun between his knees. Apparently the gun had been fired into his month as there was a large wound in the back of the neck bat, strange to say the weapon was still at full cock. The housekeeper states she heard a shot fired and going up to the room fonnd Moore sitting with the gun, and she gave the alarm. The deceased has been in low spirits for some time. Four years ago he shot himself with a pistol, inflicting} 2 wounds, but he re covered.

Charity. Wellington, August 2.

Yesterday special collections were made In most of the city churches for hospitals and charitable {actuations. la the City 10 churches contributed £275 10s 2Ad Collections wi l be made ta the remaining churches next Sunday. Shearing. Blenheim, August 2,

A Me ting of shearers, a hundred present, bound themselves not to work for loss than 17s 6i a hundred. The principal Marlborough runholders notified a reduction from 17s Gd, at which fig ire it has remained for some years, to 15s A general strike Is probable if the re duction should be Insisted upon,

Obituary. Nelson, August 2 James Moorhonse, an old resident, died suddenly last night, aged fifty-nine.

Fire

Dunedin, August 2.

A house in South Dunedin, owned and occupied by George Lamb was burnt down last night. The house was insured for £l5O in the Union, ani the furniture for £IOO in the Victoria office. Another Fire.

Invercargill, August 2.

An eight-roomed house between Lee and Dee street occupied by W. Allan a dyer and owned by K. Sloan was burned down this morning. Insured for £IOO in the Liverpool London and Globe.

THE MISSING TOURIST FOUND

EotORUA, August 2

Mr Cotton has been found and brought in by Mr Dansey who came on.him about 15 miles from Rotorua on the Taupo toad, after ail the other searchers had left for Rotorua.

Auckland, August 2

Mr Cotton the missing Rotorua tourist, was found on Saturday night wandering about near Horohoro by Mr Dansly telegraphist. Cotton is iu a dazed con dition, but has apparently not suffered much from exposure.

THE DYNAMITE PARTY

Announcement of Activity.

[redteu’s telegrams—copyright ] New York, July 31.

O’Donnovan Rossa has publicly de clared that the American dynamite party is preparing to prosecute its operations on an extensive scale in London.

THE KIMBERLEY DIGGINGS

Unfavorable News.

Hostile Natives.

[rEOTEE’s XELEOEAM8 —COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, July 28 Reports from Cambridge Gulf and King’s Sound state that no good has been received from E’raberley diggings for about two month?. About 3000 men are now in the Kimberley distrio'. Cartage to diggings is Is 6i per lb from Derby or Wyndham. Ihe prospects of the field are not considered to warrant the present rush, and the country promises belter for reefing than for alluvial mining. A party of three men prospecting in a gvlly was attacked by natives. One was 1 speared through the heart and another lln the forehead. The former died instan i taoeously.

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[“ AGB " SPECIALS ] London, July 20. Owing to the strained relations that at present exist between Germany and Franco, M. Coarell has resigned his posi tion as French Ambassador at Berlin. It la probable that M. Waddington will be appointed to the position vacated by M. Oonrell, and that the latter will fill M. Waddingtoii’s place in London. Baron Mskleay, the well known Russian explorer, has undertaken the manage* ment of a scheme for founding a Russian colony in New Gaines, Up to the present the names of 240 intending Russian emi grants have been enrolled. | In the voting' throughout the elector ates of Great Britain at the general elec tions the Conservatives and Unionist Liberal parties polled an aggregate majority o( 76,000 votes over ths total number recorded in favor of candidates who came forward as supporters of Mr Gladstone and his Home Rule policy. July 21- The Rev Dr Robt. Newton Young has been elected President of the British Wes ley an Methodist Conference. In Sir C. Dilke’a ease yesterday the re spondent, Mrs Crawford, was in the wit ness box. She swore that admissions she had made to her husband, the pe itioner, as to her having visited Sir C. Dilke at his own honse for improper purposes were quite true, and in support of h.r state ment gave a minute description of Sir C Dilke’s bedroom. Respondent admitted that she was aware Sir C. Dilke had been previously improperly Intimate with her mother. Political offenders, will be excluded from the operation of the amended Extradition Treaty now nnder consideration by the Governments of Great firitian and the United States, and the professed object of which is to include within the scope of tne treaty persons guilty of using dynamite and other explosives. By the exemption of political offenders, the amended treaty will probably be rendered utterly valueless to England. ■%Tfao bearing of the evidence in the di vorce case Crawford v Ctawford and Dilke was continued to day. Mrs Crawford swore that Sir 0. Dilke hid admitted that the woman "Fanny,” Mrs Rogerson, and Mrs Smith were all former mistresses cf his own. Mr Ashton Dilke, brother to co-respondent, deposed tint .sir C Dilke had offered to pay resnoadent an annuity provided she retract d the inculpitory statement she had made regarding him. Some lodgers in the honse where re spondent had lived gave evidence tend ing to show that she hid been improperly intimate with the co-respondent.

July 22. The Rev Mr Lv°rcs, the New Guinea missionary, now visiting England baa written a letter to the Times, in which he advocates granting assistance to Mr Forbes,the explorer, to enable him farther to panne his researches in New Guinea. July 23. Baron Mrkleay, the R isrian explorer, disputes th j right of t e German Govern ment to the territory to which they lay claim on the island ; and, it is stated, that he will, on landing in New Guinea for the purpose of fonnding a Russian colony, p'oclaim a Russian Protectorate over that portion of the island. The Russian press condemns the German Government for its apathy with regard to the colonisation of New Guinea. The Times states that the majority of the Executive Ooimn'aaionera for the Colonies at the Colonial and Indian Exhi bition support the Congress of the Cham bers of Commerce in opposing the pre position that the site for the projected Colonial Museum and permanent Exhibi tion shoold be at Kensington. The Times further states that it will not be necessary for the colonies to contribute annually towards the 'maintenance of the Exhibition, but that a lump sum at the outset would be all that wonld be needed. Five Colonist hare guaranteed £SOOO each in support of the Institution. July 25. The Russian fleet Is now menacing Quelport, *an island at the entrance of the Yellow Sea, about sixty miles south of the Gores. The Prince of Wales being unable himself t> accept the invitation offered him to visit Australia, desires that his eldest son Albert Victor, should be asked (o perform the opening ceremony of the Jubilee Exhibition, to be opened in Ade laide next year. Canada is sending some excellent ex hibits to the Adelaide Exhibition. The decree for a divorce in the case of Crawford v Crawford and Dilke has been confirmed Sir C. Dilke has published a farewell address to his late constituents, in which he states that he is sensible of the fact that his political career has for ever closed, but still protests his inno cence of the charges laid against him. The Times commenting on the case In a leading article reflects severely on the co-respondent. It alluded to the effron tery of Sir C. Dilke daring the time that the case was pending, and says it is cer tain that his name will be removed from' the list of privy councillors, for he has been convicted of wholesale perjury and of suborning witnesses. It is necessary, the further declares, that the Crown should carefully consider whether Sir G

Dilke should not be prosecuted. It ex presses the belief that the exposure of his conduct has been so complete that he will

take an early convenient opportunity of quitting the country. The Pall Mall Gazette, al’uding to the case, says there is a likelihood that the idea at present entertained of Sir C.

Dilke’s guilt will be diminished, bat It insists that the woman “Fanny,” -who

would have been the best material witness,

but who disappeared mysteriously, should be found, and that Sir G. Dilke should

either prosecu'o the respondent Mrs

Crawford for slander .or he himself should

be Indicted for perjury. The press is unanimous in condemning Sir 0. Dilke’s connection with the case.

July 26. Baron Makleay, reported to have bean commissioned by the Russian Government to proceed to German New Guinea for the purpose of founding a Russian colony, has written a letter t j the Times denying

;hat his Government had any intention cf

establishing such a colony. Baron Makleay, however, adds that he proposes to revisit Ntw Guinea shortly to forward

a private autonomous settlement, which has been projected by some Russians. Mr Whiffon has been appointed official

liquidator of the Commercial Bank of South Australia. The Court refused to

sanction the continuance of Pleydel,

manager of the London branch of the bank, In the position ol liquidator, _

SPORTING

WAIMATS STEEPLECHASE MEETING. The following are the acceptances WAIMATE STJEPLB n HASB HANDICAP.

In consequence of the highest weight accept in; being under 12at 71b, ail the horses have to be raised 211 b, and their weights are as above.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melboubhb, July 28. The members of the Bar and the lav Institute met at the Equity Court on Friday to present an address to Sir Robert Moieswortfa on the occasion of his retiring from the Supreme Court Bench. ,Mr Wincon, the Attorney* General, presented one on behalf of the Bar, and Mr Davies on behalf of the Lav Institute. Sir Robert Molesvorth thanked | them in suitable terms, and appeared to be in very good health and to have quite I recovered from his late illness. A difficulty has arisen in’reference to the visit of the English cricketing team to Australia in the ensuing season. The Melbourne Cricket Club intend bringing but a combined team of gentlemen and players, while L'lywhite, Shaw aftd Shrewsbury have announced their inten tion of coming with a professional eleven. As it is feared if there are two teams here they will clash with each other, efforts are being made to come to an arrangement for a compromise, and teie grams are being exchanged. The condition of the Melbourne Hoe* pita! is again the subject of controversy, and difference amongst the doctors is vety marked, some declaring tbe building is saturated with erysipelas and other forms of septic disease, and fit for nothing but burning down, while others declare that the institution is not in an exceptionally bad state, and is equal to English hos pital* Public opinion is generally in clined ti the former view, which la supported strongly by Dr. Fitzgerald, who has refused to operate in the hospital owing to the danger of blood loisonlng to patients. The increase of the woollen tariff eon* tlnuee to be the cause of debate, manufac turers declaring the increase insufficient, while clothing makers declare it viil ruin their business if raised higher. Sydney, July 28. , A fire broke out on Saturday night aboard the barque Hertfordshire, recently from New Zealand, with a cargo of grain. The vessel was slightly damaged, and tha cargo was considerably damaged by fiia and w*tir. Tbe cargo is insured in tha New Zealand cffioes Tbe gold rash to Tan Tawangola has proved a failure. Most of the diggers have left the ground. A proposal has been mooted to form a Company, with a capital of £1,000,000, for the purpose of organising a Centen nial International Exhibition in case tha Government decide to take no action. It is proposed to raise h*lf the amount la Australia acd half in Linden. It is understood that Cardinal Horan has concurred in a scheme for reconstitut ing the Roman Catholic hierarchy la Australasia, which includes the creation of a new see in Gippsland, another in Biverloa, anothers in Northern Qaeene land, also the nomination of a special Bishop for tbe Native race in New Zea land. The project has been sent to the Vatican for approval.

AnrLiiDß, July 28. Sir Henry Loch, Governor of "Victoria, with Lady Loch and family, is on a visit to Sir Wm, Robin 00, and is being entertained to all kinds of festivities by the colonists. In consequence of the suspension of the

firm of Wilkinson and Co., wholesale grocers, R. G. Wilkinson, whose sons c institute the firm, resigned the position of manager of the Bank of Adelaide, bat the Directors refuted to accspt It, as the Bank was not connected in any way with the fi m.

Bbisbute, July 28.

The census returns show the population of the colony to be 321,C00, inclusive of Kanakas and Chinese, but exclusive of aboriginals, an increase of 107,500 since 1881 The population of Brisbane Is 51,683, cr an increase since that time of 1574.

Hobabt, July 28. The result of the polling for the general elections b'iows a substantial majority fee the Government.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bulloch reports for the week ending Sstnrdsy, July 31st:—Twenty, three horses were entered lor the day’s sale, amongst them ▼ore a few useful medium draughts, for which b’dd n’B wore fairly spirited. All that class sold at satisfactory prices, but for light harness horses and haoka biddings were languid, and few of this description changed hands. Out of the total entry of 23, 14 were sold at the following prices, vis, medium draughts four-years old £ls, £l7 10s, £2l 10s; three-year old, £l6 ; tix ye:r old. £llls*. £l7 10s ; aged, of a good stamp, £l4 10s, £l6 ; light harness horses, £5 to £lO ; backs, £5 15s to £7 ; others from £4 to £5.

Land and other properties :—Previous to the usual horse sale I offered some town properties and 288 acres 1 rood 22perches, being rural sections 28783, 28784, situated between the Mount Somers Railway and the Birds, Upper Ashburton Road District. This I sold at £1 17s 6d per acre. Hone of the town properties t ffsred changed hands.

THE HOME CRISIS.

I (kEUTBe'S tBWaBAMH—OOPTWOHT.] I Eoitdon, July 81. It is announced that Viscount Cran- I brook has been appointed Lord Presi dent of the Council. A hitch has occurred in connection with the formation of the new Ministry, the Marquis of Salisbury experiencing a difficulty in filling the remaining port folios, owing to the claims of Sir Bicha. Cross to an important position.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

French Explanation Accepted.

j [bEUTEE’s TBLSOBAMS— COPYRIGHT.] I London. July 39. * The Australian Agents-General have had under consideration the recent [ assurance of the French. Government regarding the New Hebrides, and it is understood they have generally agreed that the same are of a completely satis factory character.

COLONISTS AT HOME.

Visit to Canterbury.

j [reutke’s telegrams—copteioht.] London, July 30. A large party of colonists paid a visit to-day to Canterbury, where they were entertained at lunch by the Mayor. A number of visitors were subsequently received at the Cathedral by the Archbishop, while another party pro ceeded to Chatham the for locations,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AD GUST 2, 1886



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THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to rereived limited sums of MONEY ON IE POSIT at the following rates of interest; — At call, 5 per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 6 per cent ; for Six Months, per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 7 per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary. JgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHU RCH. We have the pleasure to advise onr Customers and the residents generally Jo the Ashburton District that wo have ow received very large Shipments NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS the Present Season. The advantages which we possess In being able to bay .he Best British Markets, and the .borough experience of car buyer enables os to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST P°l 0 E We endeavour tcglve our Customers beat valuß prooar b l e , whatever Prices they may wish to parch® B ®; Goods at, and onr Stock >s so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED .hat the most varied want? can be sup plied. We append a list o! our Depart ments, in cash of which an immense Variety cf most Novel and Fashionable will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DBRARTMENT ' DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT fIOUSEHODfTFJRNISHING gI Manufacture from various Mil’s I ooluding ' ANKRT.', FL \ N Nffi L.S & TWEEDS OP ASHBL RTO S M VNUFAGTURE, Cass Ssaievi anc Cash Prices. BLACK. BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE TAILORS, £ SMOKER and MILLINERS 7



Wanted. TTC7 ANTED— A Good General Servant, who can milk. Apply, after 3 pm., to Mbs Sxkward, Trevor ton House. 7 574 ANTED INFANT MISTRESS for the Hampstead District Schoo'. Applications, with testimonials, to be for warded on or before August 5, addressed Chairman, Hump ted School. 7390



rrO LET Four-roomed HODSE, with 2\ acres of fruit orchard, close to the Convent. Rent 12s per week. Apply, I. Sales, East street. 7389



WANTED CASH Sugar, 21d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; I.ingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2Jd; Tapioca, 2Jd; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. J. McGregor, Tancred Street.



WANTED Known—Hayes nod Co. will commence their Great Gift Sale To morrow (Saturday) The greatest sensation of the day. Look out for the lucky glass jar of peas in their window next the Arcide.



ANTED Known -That Gates and Son, Burnett Street, are prepared to exccu'e orders for nil kinds of Household Repairs, Household Requisites, Picture Frames, cheap Bookbinding. Venetian and other blinds at the lowest possible cost. 5 22



WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for como at last, T. lluuU, having commenced bacon caring, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sansage at 6d per lb at the Factory, Moore at, Ashburton, Pigs cured In any quantity dried, amoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb, T. Hoult. 7 517 ANTED KNOWN—Where can the most Drapery bo boueht for your money I —At 11. C Segeks, Velford House. Two shillings worth of handsome presents given for ov. ry 10a spent. Fresh presents in. See window. Ladies’ own dress materials made up ; stylo and fit guaranteed. WANTED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection. CENTRAL HOTEL* JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Boat Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. 5 697 Special Advertisements.



For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas lasignis, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B,—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out. All kinds of planting done by contract. JAMES PORTER. CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Altenton, Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. T WILL bb a BUYER or- UPWARDS L OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Largo Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. O. W. TURNER,! 340 Pe ). H. BROWN



E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT, OAT-’, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed — All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality. RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT [for Sale. FEIBDLANDER BROSi 7 341°



Victoria House. EE-OBfl A.NIS ATION OF BUSINESS. \ REDUCING STOCK, RETIRING from the FANCY DRESS, HATS, and MANTLE epautments of tho trade. PHENOMENAL VALUE now being given, and to be obtained until AUGUST a 20th NEXT. £ DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Victorian Steam Carriage Works. 'J. R. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a position to meet tho demands of tho public with a fir ft-class article at prices to snlt the times. Every fi_?siptlon of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whltochapels from £25. Baggies from £3O. P,S. —Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FOR GE. J, R. S. & SON, while thanking the pnbllo for their past liberal support in this department, beg to Intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now in a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and tho Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and eve?y description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks/;6s.



Special advertisements. C RO W N RON w;o;b|k s ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable Kanges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Slues PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, FWo, Six and Seven Feet Lengths, 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice. 3 T HAVE disposed of my Business in , JL Ashburton to 1 MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., > OF CHRISTCHURCH. ' In thinking lha Pnblio of Ashburton I and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the yeara I have r carried on business hero, 1 have much ’ pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthv successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL, THOS, F. FARLEY. In reference to the above, we respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Mends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand In our line of Business. An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior quajity, and latest new Books, to the value at £IOOO, will be speedily forwarded from our Christchurch depot. The latest new Bjoks and Magazines will be to hand by every direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our*Christchurch [prices Any Book out of stock will be imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. n. j. wooFand co., STATIONERS’ HALL. All book debts to bo paid tol H. J. \ Wood and Co. . THOS. F.gFARLBY. J



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR rnllE NEW GOODS FOR THE J. WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys’ Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and ‘ in great variety Hats, compris’ng every new stylo worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children's Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Ruga, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, j N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, |East Stbbst,



NEWCASTLE COAL. I AA COMPANY’S MINF. WE ARE NOW LANDING, tx Jessie and Okonoin— -400 TONS COAL From the above Company’s mine, Tho demand for this Coal in Melbourne and Sydney is so great that a cargo rarely finds its way to Now Zealand. f 7244 TJOKER AND REBTELL, DENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office : Dunedin. Capital, £IOO,OOO. WE have much pleasure in appointing Messrs TDOKER & RESTELL LOCAL AGENTS for the above Company. W. A. WALTON, 339 General Manager.



J. Ballantyne & Co. A bolding an JMMENSE gALE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. Soe Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, %1 227



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Inflaerza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &0., with Ghlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken Articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS , Stock port, England,



TOWLE’S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities,^ relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is and le 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors, Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.