The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1886. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

Tin-: Governor’s speech is a lime honoured incident of our constitution, and although it annuallyjbecomes more enigmatic and more euphuislic, it still forms an interesting part of our parlia mentary ceremonial. The speech de livered yesterday, and which we pub lished by an extra last evening, has one conspicuous merit—-it is brief. The authors—and we need hardly tell the most unsophisticated of our readers that in this particular instance His Excellency is merely the mouthpiece of his responsible advisers —appear to have set about their task with a deter mination to reveal absolutely nothing of their intentions. They have suc ceeded admirably. Remembering Hclaune’s exhortation to “ Think all you speak ; but speak not all you think,” they have confined their well turned sentences to a laudatory notice of the benignant sway of our gracious Sovereign, and a promise of good things to come. Tut we have no serious fault to find with the brevity of the speech delivered yesterday. Some years ago it was the practice of our Governmeots their policy with considerable minute ness in the speeches “ from the throne.” But of late years the practice has been honored by its breach, and politicians generally have recognised that a long and acrimonious debate on the Reply is, save in very exceptional cases, an undesirable inter ruption to business at an stage of the sessions. The most rabid uncompromising opponent of the pre sent Ministry would have some diffi culty in framing an indictment on the Governor’s speech. Both sides of the House must agree that a year memor able throughout the British dominions as the one in which Her Gracious Majesty enters on the 50th year of her reign is appropriately distinguished by the assumption of the most friendly relations between the native and European populations of this colony. No one can object to our railways and other public works being continued on a scale “ consistent with the circum stances of the colony, and in the manner most calculated to secure sound econo mical results.” Possibly some member —the gentleman representing Parnell for instance —may challenge the asser tion that New Zealand is affected much less than other countries by the prevalent depression but the Colonial Treasurer’s cheerful view of the colony’s resources will hardly, in the abstract, be made the oasis of a want of confidence motion. It is gratifying to learn that His Excellency’s Advisers fully recognise the “ import ance of keeping down the expenditure to the lowest limit consistent with meeting the requirements of the public service and the wants of the country,” and if the statement, that “ the finances of the colony are in a sound coudition,” carried conviction with it we could rise from a perusal of the report of the speech with feelings of unmingled satisfaction. The promise to introduce a measure intended to provide a better system of local goverment, and the assurance that the points in the contract between the Midland Railway Syndi cate and the Government, requiring the ratification of Parliament, are of an immaterial nature, will be received with satisfaction by the people of this part of the colony. We earnestly hope that the session now commenced may be followed by the satisfactory and econ omical results alluded to by His Excellency’s Advisers.

Who shall despise the day of sma'l things ? Mr Keene, who introduced the silver-grey rabbit in the Kaikoura dialiict, certainly d'd despise the day of sma'l things, and Mr 3. D. Lance at the meeting of the Woolgrowora Association in (Jin stchnruh on Wednesday tolls the story : —“ jSomo twenty throe-years ago Mr Keene, on his way from Kaikoura :o Christchurch, came to pass the night v>. f h us, and he 'hen told us with groat glee that ho had at last succeeded in impoicing a few couples of a boaufujl silver-grey rabbit, and had just turned them out at 'iv. icomb. 1 entreated bhn most earnestly to return home 1 in t re morning (no matter how imporhu t his business in Christchurch might be), and not to leave home unti 1 he had killed every rabbit that he had turned out, showing h :- n that in my opinion the allorna*'.ve was ruin. My remonstrances wore of no avail, the prospect of a few days’ good shooting was too templing Not many yearsjaftcr this, we fiid the Jsheep earrjing capach.y of Twyncomb very much decreased, and a large annual expenditure for destroying rabbits. Mr Keene was, I j behove, the first person that used phosphoiised oats in this country. Uo was recommended to do so by his neighbor, Mr Bullen, who now has his letter, in which he thanked Mr Bu"cn for having introduced him to phosphorous, which he had used with great effect. This letter which I have seen, I should say from

memory, was written some fifteen years ago. I do not wish to dwell on the sequel of the story. I am afraid my early anticipations proved true, and rabbits, and nothing but rabbits, ruined poor Keene. What I wish to bring under your notice is that wo are seriously threatened by this silver-grey rabbit. It is furtile for us to waste our time in trying, to ascertain how it was allowed to get 'he hold of the country that it now has—if any

enquiry into that matter is to be held it will bo held in another place—but what wo have to do is to see how its further encroachments

can be stopped.”

The difference between genius and talent is that the former is a perpetual, never-failing spring ; the latter is merely a cistern that has to bo filled up from time to time.

Cremation is making its way in Gcinany —Germany of all countries. I’robably *hc more tolerant altitude of ecclesiastic digni taries and authorities generally may have something to do with this success. It is an nounced that while the Prussian High Con sistory maintains a negative position— neither authorising nor forbidding the obser vance of burial rites—the Bavarian Consis tory n'lows the clergy to consecrate bodies before they are removed to bo burnt. The chief ecclesiastic of Gotha, however, is a broad-minded man. He permits the full ceremonies of the Church to be gone through.

The Irishmen of Melbourne forwarded this cablegram to Hr. O’Doherty. M. I’.: —"Be- quest Mr Parnell to thank Mr Gladstone, on behalf of the Irish National League of Aus tralasia, for his efforts to grant Homo Buie to Ireland.” The Lcagao forwarded another £SOO to the parent League iu Dublin, making a total to date of £2,000 as Australia’s con tribulation to the Irish members’ fund.

An English exchange thus speaks of the high character and principles of the Shet land Islands heromc Elizabeth Mouatt ; Elizabeth -Mouatt has declined the offer telegraphed to her by the manager of the Uoyal Aquarium, The salary offered was £lO per week, and travelling expenses paid, i'iio heroine of the Columbine is not, as was as liist stated, a widow, but an uumarded woman, living, with her halfbrother, Thomas Hay, a fisherman crofter, on a small farm at tieautness in the Shetland Islands. Thu object for which Elizabeth Mouatt set forth on her fateful jouuey was to consult a physician at Lerwick, Last spring she had a stroke of paralsis. and has been ever since more or less of an invalid. In Edinburgh a fund has been opened for the resented traveller, whose adventures have been almost unparalleled in seafaring history. On the second day over £SO had been subscribed. The rejection by Elizabeth Mouatt of the proposals to make a show of herself recalls the case of Grace Darling, to whom, after the wreck of the Forfarshire, where she dis tinguished herself by her heroism, unoimous otters were in vain made by managers of Loudon theatres to exhibit herself on the stage.

The was a good house at the Oddfellow: Hall last evening on the occasion of U

second appearance of the Kickards-Kayner Company, The piece which had been selected for the.cvening’s cntcriaiumeut was the comedy of Spoons,” which passed oil excccdinly well. The following is from tins morning “ Timaru Herald It has been lately stated that Mr Alphous Hayes, J.P., of Waimatc, would probably consent to become a condidato for the representation of that electorate in Parliament at the next election, but it would now appear that he is desirous of declining such honor, on tho ground of his inability to devote sullioieut tune to legislative duties, his own business engagements necessitating his undivided attention. It is at present believed that Major Steward may regard himself as sure of his seat.

Mr S. W. Alcorn advertises a quiet cow for sale, to calve in a “week.” It read : “To calve in a month” in our issue of yesterday. The second meeting of the Piurapton Park Coursing Club was held on Thursday. The St Legcr was won by Mr 11. P. Hill’s Champagne, tho runner-up being Mr W. G. Judges’ Quin tana. Mr It. P. Hill’s Waitangi won the May Cup, Mr T. Howe s Grace Darling being the runner-up.

A meeting, in connection with the establish ment of a branch of the Farmers’ League, was held at Nowlands on Tuesday last. There was a large attendance, nearly all the farmers in the district being present. Mr Lloyd was voted to the chair. After consider able discussion, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Hotten, seconded by Mr Lill, “ That this meeting form a branch league of the Central League.” It was also revived, on tho motion of Mr Allan, seconded by Mr Hotten, that the chairman should confer with the Secretary and Chairman of the main League, and then call another meeting for the purpose of enrolling members.

At tho first meeting of the Tradesmen’s Coursing Club yesterday, the All-Aged Stakes were won by Mr Kelly’s Fly, Mr Nicholls’ Vanity F’air runner-up. The Puppy Stakes were divided between Mr Kelly’s Sorrel and Mr Whelan’s Thunderbolt.

Tho official declaration of tho poll in connection with the Sydoeham elect o.n look place yesterday. The corrected, result of the voting is as follows :—K. oM Taylor, 438; J.L, Soft, 418; S. P. Andrews, 230 ; S. G. Jolly, 2 ; informal. Ifo

The annual report of the Intent Office shows that 425 letters patent were applied for during 1885.

The accounts of the Public Trust Ollioe, laid on the table of ,tho House of Beprescuta tives yesterday, show transactions during the year amounted to £512,070. railway revenue returns for the financial year arc completed and show a net profit of £357,070.—The total cost of the rail ways up to date is £13,021,830, but of the opened lines is £12,172,012. The railway revenue has fallen short of the Treasurer’s budget estimate by £08,582.

The racehorse Loonata was burnt to death in a stable, which was destroyed by tiro, at Gisborne yesterday. It is proposed by the Shaw-Savill Albion Company to send the s.s. Arawa to Timaru in July nest to load fro/.en mutton.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,

Thuusdav, Max 13

WELLINGTON, May Kj

The third session of the ninth Parliament of Now Zealand was opened this afternoon by His Excellency the Governor. The Speaker took the chair at 5 minutes to 2.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

WELLINGTON, May 13,

Parliament was opened by the Governor at 2 p.m. Ills Excellency was accompanied by Major Jervois, Captain Medley, the Danish ami Portuguese Consuls, and eight officers of the Japanese warship Tspkuba. There wore ten members of the Legislative Council and twenty-live members of the Uouso, of RQjjregsu|aUYoß jpteaaut. ,

In opening the third session of the ninth Parliament of Now Zealand His Excellency was pleased to make the following speech :

[ION GENTLEMEN OF THE LICU IBLATIVK COUNCIL. and Gentlemen of tub House of Pei-i>.e- KKNTATIVES, It nJlords mu much pleasure to meet you

thus early in Par”a.ncnt assembled. The year which is now passing will be memorable throughout the British dominions ns the one in which Your Gracious Sovereign enters on the doth year of her reign. You will, I feel assured, desire to prove that the subjects of this, the most distant part of Her .Majesty’s possessions, share equally with Her Majesty’s subjects in other parts of tho world, the highest appreciation of tho great results of her long and beneficent reign. You will be asked to consider the most suitable way of showing, on behalf of the people of Now Zealand, their affection and duty to tho person of the Sovereign, their love and loyalty to the Crown, their sense of giatification at belonging to a realm enjoying a sway so benignant, and their desire to see Tie bonds which unite every portion of Her Majesty’s vast empire continued and strengthened. It is most particularly appro priate to such a year that I am able to an nounce to you that, in the opinion c£ my Ministers, there has never been a time

when the relations between Her Majesty’s European and Maori subjects have been of "so friendly a character. The Maoris are

evincing an intelligent interest in colonising operations and a cordial recognition of the laws of the colony. They show this excellent disposition by readiness with which they are socking Crown titles for large areas of country through which the Northern Trunk Kailway

will pass, and their willingness to part with land to tho Government for tho purposes of settlement along that lino of railway. Negotiations for such lands are, in the opinion of my Advisers, proceeding satisfactorily ; and, with due regard to the necessity of a sufficient quantity being re tained by Maoris for their own use, you will be asked to amend the laws relating to tho disposal of Native lands in the direction which appears to my Ministers best adapted to do justice to the Maori, and to hasten the occupation and settlement of the country. Public works have boon proceeded with as rapidly as the moans fplaced at tho disposal of Government permitted. Proposals will be laid before you for continuing rail ways and other public works, on a scale 1 consistent with the circumstances of the colony, and in the manner most calculated to secure sound economical rcauHs. New Zealand is suffering from a depression that appears to prevail throughout the whole world, but which is affecting this colony much less than other countries, be cause of its groat resources. My Advisers are of opinion that this depression, rather than tending to discourage tho energies of the people, should lead them to additional exer tions, and if, concurrently with the progress of railways, an attendant opportunity be offered to settlers to occupy and cultivate land in farms of small size, farmers from other countries will be attracted to this colony, and materially aid its progress. In calling your attention to the gracious compliment which Her Majesty paid to all the Colonies and India by opening the Exhibition devoted to their products, and the gratitude the Colonics and India owe to Ilia Koyal [Highness the Prince of Wales for the untiring exertions which have led to tho suc cess of the Exhibitional am glad to be able to say that my Ministers have used their utmost endeavours to secure] for this Colony an adequate representation. GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF Eei-re sent vnvK’’ —The Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the current year will be laid before you. My Advisers fully recognise the importance of keeping down tho expenditure to the lowest limit consistent with meeting the requirements of the public service and the wants of the country. The finances of tho colony are * n a . sound condition, and gratifying progress is being made with the conversion of the loans. The San Francisco mail service has been re-established at a cost within the authority which you gave by reso lution It is gratifying that the contract should have been taken by a New Zealand company on behalf of itself and a powerful American steamship organisation; it is equally gratifying that New South Wales joins in the arrangements, and that assist ance is received from the Governraent.of the United'States. . ~ Hon gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and gentlemen of the House of Representa tives—Whilst giving attention to the under takings which it is desirable the colony should carry out it is not to be forgotten that the works constructed by local bodies are of es sential importance towards promoting and extending tho settlement of the laud. A measure will be placed before you dealing with tho finance of local [.bodies,, [and enlarg ing their power of directly managing their own affairs. My Ministers view with satis faction tho disposition which is being shown to dcvelope tho local resources of the colony, including those of the mines, the forest, and tho fisheries. It is of intinite importance to recognise and take advantage of the material wealth of New Zealand, and to encourage tho prosecution of industries of a varied character. My Advisers place great faith in tho operation of a policy which embraces the points of prosecuting local industries, and thus affording abundant occupation to the population pro motm- settlement by liberal land laws, constructing railways with a view to opening ihe country, aiding the progress of settlement and speedily securing satisfactory and economical results, placing local bodies in a position to open up roads and do other useful work, giving the mining population liberal facility, and the establishment of friendly relations with tho Maoris. The arrangement tor the construction of the Midland Kailway, under authority conceded by iarha ment is. in tho opinion of my Ad visers, a matter of hearty rejoicing Some points of a not material nature will have to bo .submitted for the ratification of Parliament The attention of my Ministers has been constantly directed to questions relating to the South Sea Islands. Whilst recognising the important interest New Zealand lias in there matters, they have carefully avoided, exceeding the authority with which Parliament had endowed them. Papers on the subject will be presented. Bills will bo presented to you to consolidate tho Laws relating to Crimes, to Munici palities, to Volunteers, and to Mines, to estab lish o Parcel Post system, and to amend the Charitable Aid and Hospital Act. I com mend to your attention the business that will come before you, and earnestly hope that your labors will, under the blessing of God, be attended with good to the colony.

NOTICES OF MOTION. On the Council resuming, Mr Buckley moved the appointment of O donel Brett, Captain Baillie, and Messrs Shrimski and Barnicoat, and the mover, as a Committee to draw up an Address in lleply to the speech. Agreed to. Mr Buckley gave notice that on the follow ing day ho would move—That Captain Baillie be appointed Chairman of Committees for the session.

Mr Buckley gave notice of his intention to move, on the following day, for the appoint ment of the usual sessional Committees.

Mr Scotland gave notice of his intention to move, on the following day—That the supply of hot meals within Parliamentary buildings is unnecessary, and that therefore the kitchen lamy’a be abolished. The Council adjourned to next day.

HOUSE OF BEPBESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 13,

The House mot at 1.55 p.m, •MESSAOE,

A message was received from the Legis lative Council, requiring the presence of members of the House to hear the Governor’s Speech. NOTICES OF MOTION. On the House resuming, Mr Bi-van gave notice to move nest sitting day—That a re spectful address be presented to the Govoruor in reply to the speech made to both Houses. Notices of motion were given for rtio ap pointment of the usual Sessional Com mittees.

Mr Stout moved that the House adjourn ill Tuesday nest at 2.30 p.m, Agreed to. Tbs House rose at 240 p.m,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

AUTDMN MEETING. President— E. G. Wright. Vice President—W. C Juck-»—M. Stitt, i-tewards —W. B. Denshire, C. 0. Fooks, H. Frie Hander, it, F.ied lander, John Grlgg, 0. G. Ilawdon, T. Le?hy, VV. G. Rosa. Treasurer—C 0. Fooks. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friediandor. Clerk of the Course—A. Henson Daedicappera The Handicapping Committee of the Club,

The following are the results of the con cluding events of yesterday’s programme : Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 80 sovs,

One m''c and a half. Messrs Hobbs Bros.’ b g Jack, by Bur-

lington, 5y rs, Bst .. .. (Brown) 1 Mr A. Hathoin’s b m Take Miss, 4jts (Huxtable) 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s bk f Tasmania, 3 s, 6st 71b (Moore) 3 Mr H. Thompson’s b h Leon, 4yrs, Bst 71b (Stratford) 0 Mr M. Sherwin’s b g Quibble, 5y.-L, Bstllb (Derritt) 0 Mr H. Hammond’s blk f Madonna, 3jts, (Ho'mes) 0

Quibble was the first away, and led to the railway turn, where Tasmania went up, and held command along the back stretch. At the half m ;, e post Jack and Take Miss went to the front, and they turned into the straight together A fine race ensued, of which Take Miss appeared to have rather the better until reaching the distance, when she ran un kindly, and allowed Jack to win by three quar.ers of a length. Tasmania was a fair third, and Madonna next. Leon, who started a warm favorite ran last throughout. Time, 2min 48seo. Totalisator, 283—32—£7 19s. Foal Stakes, of 2 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; for two-year-olda. Five furlongs. Mr W. Bussell’s r g Erin-go-Bragh, by St. George—Alice Grey, Bstßlb.. (Walls) 1 Mr S. 11. Lemon’s b g Leeston, by Pj thon —Lady Caledon, Bst Blb .. (Den.tt) 2 Mr J. Corbitt’s b f Cobra, by Python— Maid of the Mill, Bst Blb .. (Johns) 3 Mr J. Smith’s b f Viper, by Python— Minnie, Sat 81b ~ .. (Griffin) 0 Mr J. 0. N. Grigg’a ch f by Digby Grand —Tantrums, Bst3ib.. (Mazengarb) 0 Erin-go-Bragh took up the running imme diately the flag fell, and increasing his lead at every stride won by ten lengths from Leeston. Time, Imin osec. Totalisator, 210—50—£3 7s.

Flying Handicai’, of 30 sovs. Three-quarters

of a mile.

Mr A. Hathorn’s oh £ Spade Guinea, *,by King of Cluba—Rupee, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Huxtable) 1 Mr H. Hammond’s oh g Rocket, 6yrs, 9st (Derritt) 2 Mr M. Sherwin’s b g Meteor, aged, 7st 21b (Stratford) 3 Mr H. P. Bradley’s b m Athol Daisy, Oyrs, 7st 91b .. .. ~ (Brown) 0 Mr S. Alexander’! b g Forest King, aged, Ost 71b.. .. .. ..(Mcllroy) 0 Meteor and Spade Guinea had rather the best and Rocket the worst of a fair start. At the first turn Rocket began to go up very rapid'y, and Meteor fell back. Entering the straight Spade Guinea and Rocket were on

equal terms, and a splendid race between the pair resulted in a length victory for the filly. Time, Imia 37sec. Totalisator —271—71 £3 Bs.

Post Stakes, of 15 sovs. Winner to be sold for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Half a mile. Mr Moorhead’s Bagsbot (late If So) .. 1 Mr G. Rutherford’s Princess Royal .. 2 Mr F. Wornor’s b m Idalia .. .. 3 Fourteen others ran. Totalisator, 161—15 —£lo 18s. Messrs Mason and Roberts passed £llOO through the totalisator during the day. SECOND DAY.

A meeting of the Stewards was held at the Racing Club’s room at 11 o’clock this morn ing, and it was decided, in consequence of the inclement weather, to postpone the second day’s racing until to-morrow, when a start will be made at 12 noon.

The following are the acceptances for to morrow’s races : COUNTY HURDLE RACE. st lb st lb Borderman ..12 7 Gunpowder .. 9 12 Sultan ..10 7 Dan O’Brien.. 9 0 Marmion .. 10 7 Mail Boy ~ 8 7 GRAND STAND HANDICAP. st lb st lb Jack .. ..8 8 Athol Daisy.. 6 13 Master Agnes 8 0 Take Miss .. 612 Quibble .. 713 Tasmania .. 6 3 Leon .. .. 710 Rose and Gold 6 3 Meteor .. 7 9 Madonna .. 6 0 HARVEST HANDICAP. st lb st lb Quibble .. 9 5 Panic.. .. 6 4 Wee Rhoddio 7 12 Oliver Cromwell 6 0 Melville .. 7 7 Nancy Lee .. GO OPEN WELTER HANDICAP. st lb st lb Secretary ..11 7 Bagsbot ..10 4 Moody .. 11 1 Gunpowder .. 10 0 Sultan .. 11 0 Master Guy .. 10 0 Mainboom .. 10 13 Panic ..10 0 Lady Eva .. 10 5

The following are Hippodamia selection for to-morrow’s races HURDLE RACE, Sultan .. .. .. 1 Marmion 2 GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Jack .. ~ .. .. 1 Take Miss .. .. .. 2 HARVEST HANDICAP. Quibble .. .. .. .. 1 Wee Roddie .. .. .. 2 WELTER HANDICAP Secretary .. .. .. 1 Lady Eva .. .. . 2

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—FRIDAY

(Before His Worship the Mayor and Mr D. Williamson, J F.) AILEGED GAMBLING.

Robert Thilliag was charged with having played a gaope of chance on the Ashburton Racecourse on May 13.—Mr J. W. White appeared the accused.— Sergeant Felton applied for a remand as no witnesses were in attendance owing to the day being a Court holiday.—Mr White objected to a remand on account of the hardship it would entail on the accused, —The Bench decided to hear the case, but Sergeant Felton declining to pro cied the accused was discharged, it being arranged, however, that if the police had reason to believe they had a prima facie case the accused would bo again brougtit before the Court. DRUNKENNESS

A first offender for having been drunk in Wills street was fired 5i and costs, with the alternative of 12 hours’ imprison ment. ASSAULT. Oliver Wansey, charged with assaulting R. Patman, at the Somerset Hotel, on May 13, was fined L2 and costs, in default 8 days’ imprisonment. Oliver Wansey was also charged with having obtained L2 by false represents - tions from Mrs Patman, of the Somer set Hotel, on the 13 h inst, but, after evidence had been taken, the case was wsthrawn. The Court then rose.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[REUTER COPYRIGHT,]

SHIPPING. London, May 12 The Alcestis has not yet arrived. She was reported in error. Arrived Ardenda, from Bluff (January iSth); Helen Denny, from . Port Chalmers (January 13th); Jessie Readman, from Melbourne (January 27U1); Senta, from Lyttelton (February 1 st). THE EASTERN DIFFICULTY. Athens, May 12 M. P, Lapoulous having declined the formation o 1 a temporary Cabinet, for the purpose of summoning the Chamber of Deputies, the King has summoned M. Balbia, who has formed a Ministry.

THE AMERICAN RIOTS. Kew York, May 12 The labor riots in the United Slates have subsided, and affairs have resumed their normal quietness. The eight hours' movement has not met with general support, and is in a condition of collapse.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telegraph. [REUTER COPYRIGHT.] THE CABLE RATES fIF

Melbourne, May 13

It is understood that the Victorian Government are willing to allow the noncontributing colonies to share in the benefits of the reduction of the Press rate to Australia to 2s 8d per word, which probably will come iuto force on Ist July next.

THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT.

Sydney, May 13,

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the contract tor the San Francisco mail service came up for consideratton. A motion that the contract entered into be approved was adjourned until Tuesday next.

Mr Clarke gave notice of his inten tion to move a vote of censure upon Mr Dibbs for expending the sum of L6oo in publishing the “Australian Portrait Gallery.”

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, May 13

A deputation of unemployed waited upon the District Engineer to-day for em ployment. He referred them to the Mayor The latter said he was unable to offer Corporation or Harbor Board work, but would again telegraph to the Governmen. respecting the matter

Wellington, May 13

Mr Noble second ofg jer of the steamer Hawea, who jumped into the water to the assistance of hia Excellency the Governor at Onehunga on the 3rd mst. : has been presented by the Governor with a hand some binocular glass, bearing an inscrip tion referring to hia gallant act. The annual report aud .balance-sheet of the Colonial Insurance Company shows that after transferring the reserve fund to the profit and loss account there remains a debit balance of £2793 4s 5d to be carried forward. To day.

At the City Council this morning, the Mayor, on behalf of the citizsna of Wellington, presented Mr Bryce with an address of welcome, and congratulated him on the success of hia action against Mr Kusden. Mr Bryce, in reply, ex pressed the pleasure he felt at the universal spirit of rejoicing that had welcomed his success He said that whilst being credited with a public motive, he must admit that his principal motive in taking proceedings was on account of his own family, although there was also some public motive. He was the better pleased if his action had rendered some service to the colony. A luncheon will be given to Mr Bryce next Saturday on bis return from WanganuL Mr C. J. Haselden has been appointed Under-Secretary of Justice.

Christchurch, To-day.

This morning John McManus, 30 years of age, while removing basils from the revolving drum at Lightband Allan’s tannery, Woolston, was accidentally killed. A sack fastened round his shoulders caught In a shafting, which drew him off the ground and broke his neck. He had been a fellow stowaway on the Rimutaka with Henry who was burned to death on the Coptic a fortnight ago.

Dunedin, To-day.

McGills flour mill at Milton was totally destroyed by fire last night. The fire started on the ground flior near the engine shed, and when discovered might have been quenched if a good supply of water bad been obtainable. Insurances ascertainable at present are LIOOO in London Liverpool and Globe ; and L6OOO in Union. Several policies have been allowed to lapse recently and insurances barely cover the loss on the grain, and flour in the mill, which was packed from floor to ceiling.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, May 14 : The weather during the past week has been all that could be desired for ploughing opera tions, and the enquiry for seed wheat points to a likely increase of acreage for the coming season. There is already a good demand for seed wheat. The deliveries from the country districts are becoming gradually less, espe cially wheat which has given it a hardening tendency. Tuscan is now worth 3s 6d; Hunters at 3s 4d, and Pearl at 3a 53 are also Arm. Those who have already stored would not care to deal except at an advance on these rates. Oats are hardening, and prices have slightly advanced: Milling to 2s Id, short feed 2s to 2s Old, long]kinds Is lOd to Is lid. Barley has buyers for extra prime malting at 3s 3a to 3s Id. Feeding lines at 2s 2d to 2s 4d, but medium malting are without enquiry at 2s fid to 3s. Beans and peas have a fair trade demand, at for the former 2s lOd to 2s lid, feed peas Ss to 3s 3d, beans 3a fid to 4s. Ryegrass and cocksfoot are without alteration in prices, and business is very dull. Potatoes have a weaker tendency, buyers not caring to operate at 40s at country stations, and growers are firm in the demands for that figure, consequently business has had few - transactions to record. Dairy produce is quiet at last week’s quotations, except extra prime butter, which would command Is. Quotations are f.o.b. Lyttelton,

i’HK ASH HUUPON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 14, lhß6.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, WHEATSTONE, AND TIN WALD r WATER RAGES. WATER will be SHUT OFF for FOUR DA> S from 18th May, during which time occupiers arc requested to thoroughly overhaul Water Races. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. aIENDERS WANTED for the winter ‘ months for SUPPLYING best NEWCASTLE C'AL (screened and unscreened) at per ton, and short FIRE WOOD (slating whether black pine or otheiwise) at per cord, to be delivered at Borough School as required. Tenders to bo addressed to the under signed by SATURDAY, lslh instant, at noon. J. C. DUNCAN, Chairman, Ashburton School Committee. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. rnHB NEW GOODS FOR THE J WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN TUB T---WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys Clothing leaves nothing to be desired.



Wanted. * Tty ANTED Known—Greater reduction W than ever at the Sale of Bank rupt Stock. Hayes and Co., Arcade. \%T ANTED Known—The Goaoel will YY ba preached every Lord's Da> evening in the Arcade Chambers at G UO p.m. (d. v.) Free for all. No collection 5 G 97 WANTED KNOWN—Long looked for come at last. T. Hoult, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage I at G.l per lb at the Factory, Moore at, Ashburton, Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and deliverol homo at One Penny per lb. f. Moult. PKEsENTS ! Presents! We are now giving Presents to the value of in the £ to every purch iser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of Presents see Window. Dressmaking on the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed.— U. O. t-EGRiis, Melford House.



Thousands of Men's and Boys buns, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers - and Vesta manufactured of Mow Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings in groat variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags. The celebrated WERTHKIM SEEING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Street. SATURDAY, 15xh MAY. SPECIAL ENTRY. pj Useful Farm HORSES HACK # Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, m Auctioneer. Trees Trees Trees



HE undersigned has FOR SALE ail FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinna Insignia, Auatriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousandaj other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my beat attention, N.B.—A grand lot of early strawberry CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 75 Allenton, Ashburton. DR. TREYOR begs to inform hls Patients that, penning the build” 1 !! of his new House, ho will reside I'ipr’s Moore street, corner of E. Messages can be left at Mr Neate s > Chemist, where he will attend Da.i y from 12 noon to Ip.m. 2 290 NOTICE. MR F. BROOKE-SMITH, A.S.A, will giso Lessons in Drawing and Painting, both Oil and Water Colors. Pupils received at the Studio, or waited on at their own houses. Evening Classes will also be formed for tuition in Sepia, Indigo, and Indian Ink Painting, Drawing, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand. All particulars and prospectusss to be obtained from Mr T. F. Farley, Stationer. Paintings on view at the shops of Messrs Farley and Jones, m 10 kinds of plants on sale. JAMES PORTER,



JgLACK, BEaTTiE & COMPANY, Criterion Mouse, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally in the Ashburton District that we have now received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The ad vantages which we possess in being able to bay in the Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of cur buyer, enables us to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business at lowest prices. We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and our Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED that the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable Goods will be found



FRIEDLANDER BROS. \TTAINTED TO PUROHASE VV I,OCO SACKS of seconds of Wheat. Apply to 2 284 Monthly advertiser, ie-uoci i by Robeiit Elston, "Theatrical Agent and Bill Foster ; terms—4o inch apace 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can bo made ; advertisements should not be later than the 20th. ef each month. 7r.n VSTANTED Known—Worthoim Sow- VV ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the Now Zealand Clothing Kactory's Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 270 A GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, Od per lb ; Figs, 8d per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New Nelson Jams, Gd per tin; Condensed Milk, 6i per tin ; Sperm Canales, Od per lb ; Price’s English Sperms, lOd —At Jas i. cOkkgok’s, Tancred street. apodal Advertisements.



TiTli J. H. BHOuKS is now receiving IV I Pupils for the Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Singing, eic. Fur particulars, apply to J. H. Brooks (Mr S. Wolf's lato residence), Wills street, Ashburton. 4 538 CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. WILL be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING; WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Full Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. C. W. TURNER, 340 PerD. H. BROWN. A USTRALTAN MiEROANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury which i)ii> not Raise Rates 331 feu cent on Country Rises, We arc vow, as we have been for THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent loi Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. !) 015 N O T I C E.



IT is requested that, all ACCOUNTS owing •’ The Ashburton Guardian Compaii}', Limited,” up to 30lh April, be Paid at once to Me B. JtSroiiEs, whose receipt alone will be a sullicienl discharge. CHAS. W. PURNELL, m 11 Chairman. JACK iSALK —T.S. 197 and part J9O J (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) wilii eight zoomed house and etc. 1 am prepared to accept a very low price fur this eligible property. T. BULLOCK f |lO the Ashburton Guards and Volun- X toero.— THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole t ; the Exercises in Battalion Drill, Squat, Bayonet Drill, Infantry Drill, Etc, NOW US. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all intending purchasers had better apply at once to T. F. FA R L E Y.



School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books at very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carnage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about 3,500 volumes. School requisites of every description kept in stock. Thomas F. Farley, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. Branch Shop ; Town Hall, Ashburton. Victorian bteam



DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT DReSS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DERARTMENT DRESSM AKIN millineryTepartment CLOTHING DEPARTMENT UNDERCLOTHING DEP^ITMENT TAILORING DEPARTMENT E.OUOEHOLD FURNIHING DEPT. olonial Manufacture from various mils. Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS or ashblrton manufacture. Cash System and Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. general drapery wake- HOUSE, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS. AMD MILLINERS



Special advertisements. SSK 9 e&m i££gßp p* It OW N 111 0 N WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Ohriatchnrob. Portable Banges



Burn Wood and Coal —In Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IKON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Font Lengths. 40 pet cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1088 Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Go, of Christchurch, hiss been purchased by me, and at a price con siderably below original cost; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. STATIONERY. —Special care is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed. MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may roly upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and Foreign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . 1



PRINTING. This branch is fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude In the execution of all orders, all work receiving personal superintend ence.



DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may roly upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely do livorod at thoir doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remant applies to Homo Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly. Wholesale Lines Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer's Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, andTradesinen'sgouera! requisites. Bookbinding Orders Received. BOOKSELLER. STATIONER, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton. STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1,188 G. WE beg to draw our Ashbur ton and Country Custo mers’ attention to the fact that we have reduced the prices of many lines in our well known Stock, notably in MENS’, BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ And feel confident that an early inspection will well repay a iait to the Clothing, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S BRANCH, East Street, Ashburton. Carnage Works.



J. R. STEEL & SON W'ISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on tfcait work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir r t-olass article at prices to suit the times. Every de*. q'.ption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S. —Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public 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 the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD— Draughts, 7a ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415 Victoria House, SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ■VTOW SHOWING, a Splendid Assortment of the famous “ LION ” brand JN (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suita, Trousers. Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Biding Pants, Printed and White Moles, Boy’s Knicker and Beaconsfiold Sac Suits, etc., etc. These Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, are Manufacturers’ Samples, cut and finished in the most perfect style. Purchase! at a heavy Discount, and are offered at a slight advance upon MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICES. ” Our Stock of General Drapery, Boots, etc., is unsurpassed for Value. DIMANT AND COE, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & BOOT IMPORTERS, East and Tenured Streets, Ashburton,



•>N TIN UAT lON O E Tll E UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Mosers Friedlander Bros’ stock of Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £sooq ANDREW ORR hat ini; purchased the -above STOCK at a largo reduction from Coat Price, is still giving it away at Unheard-of prices, His groat ohji ct being to turn it into cash, no matter at what sacrifice ANDREW ORR



The Woolgrowers’ Association at a meeting held on Wednesday decided as follows in regard to the prevention of the rabbit nuisance extontion :—That this meeting is thoroughl alive to the necessity of taking immediate steps to erect the wire netting fence proposed and is prepared to moot its fair share of the’ expense; but is anxious to know to what extent the Amuri sheep farmers will contri bute ; this meeting will leave the direction of the fence to be determined by the Committee appointed by the Amuri Sheep Farmers’ Association.”—This wire netting fence is proposed to run from Lake Tennyson, dotvn the western side of the Clarence, over Jacks’ Pass, to connect with Mr Duncan Hut Ik r lord’s fence, and this barrier is calculated to prevent the spread of the silver grey rabbit from the Amuri district down through Canterbury. . Of the prospects of Socialism in England a London artisan in the “Fortnightly lleview” writes:— 11 Mr Hyndman and his friends may possible make some impression on the very poor and the very ignorant by telling them that an equal distribution of wealth would mean for them higher wages, more food, bettor homes, and a social position on a level with their fellow men; but the very poor and the very ignorant are a small majority. The average arlisan is so little inclined to socialism—in fact, is so insensible to all true social feeling—that ho would strongly resent the idea of, say a coster monger being placed on the same level as himself. Among the women tho spirit of snobbery is oven more rampant; and this, coupled with the fact that women of all classes arc ever opposed to revolutionary i theories, renders tho growth of booialism still more difficult, for the wortouo’e Wife is i not without hoi; iuiiwoooe.’' I r



Tho following Is from the “ Wairarapa Star —The popular belief among rabbit owners that ferrets will not attack child ren has been upset by an occurrence that happened on Thursday last In the vicinity of Mr Everdan’s sawmill at Opaki. Mrs Dew was attending to her household duties when one of her children astonished her by running up and exclaiming “ There's a cat ! biting baby mamma!'’ Her horror may i be itnegined on going to tho door and find ing a huge ferret clinging to the throat of a child about a year old which is just begin ing to toddle. Mrs Dew had some difficulty in getting the blood-sucker to relax its grip, but when she did, It is needless to say she put a finishes on Mi Ferret’s operation?,



Mr F. Cotton held a sale of racehorses and thoroughbred stock at the Commercial Hotel yards yesterday. The following were among the principal lots sold Princess Royal, 15gs Mr G, Rutherford; Roseneath, 15ga, Mr Mason; yearling filly, by Cassivelannus — Roseneath, 25gs, Mr Rutherford; Tramp Card (withdrawn), 130 gs; Hibernian (withdrawn), 160 gs; Forest King (withdrawn), 50gs; Cen turion, 13gs, Mr D. Rutherford ; Jasper, 30gs, Mr Dennis. Scienee has robbed shipwreck of its | greatest horror —thirst. A little citrate of silver is added to the seawater, chloride of silver is precipitated and a harmless mineral.water produced. An onnce tf tie citrate renders a half-pint of water dnnk ab'e. Seven ounces would furnish a ship wrecked man with water for a week. Every ship should be made to C»ry it w M Well >0 60Bdeit'W|