The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1887. THE REVOLT AGAINST LANDLORDISM.

The troubles of landlords m Ireland ■ have been chronic for so long a period I that people had come to regard the matter as one specially appertaining to that particular country, and as having no great interest to other countries. But within the past two or three years the landlords of Scotland, and Wales, and even England itself, have begun to experience troubles of the same kind, though perhaps not always accompanied by similar concurrent circumstances. Hence a much wider interest has been j evoked m the subject of land tenure th?n wculd have been the case had Ireland alone been the theatre of dis content, and it begins now to be ad mitted that these common troubles have a common origin, and to be perceived that an economic revolution has silently taken place, which has rendered ancient systems of land tenure incompatible with the conditions of modern times. The position is very intelligently appre hended by our Oamaru contemporary, the " Notth Otago Times." which writes on the subject as follows m a recent issue : — " We know that by many students of Irish affairs the fight between the tenants and the landlords is looked upon as a mere adjunct of the general battle for political freedom. To us, let us confess, it appears to be of much wider significance, and to be merely an acute phase of a revolution with regard to the land which has already begun to heave m Scotland and Wales, and is rapidly ripening for a general manifestation m England itself. Its meaning is, that that relict of barbarism; or of the long defunct feudal form of civilisation, the territorial magnate, is a doomed man. It is pretty nearly a case of Humpty Dumpty. That phenomenon, as typi fied by the large landowner, is perhaps still half-on and half-off the wall ; but he is obviously falling, m Great Britain and Ireland at any rate -, and when he does topple down nothing m the-wide world will set him up again. The days are past when the land can support the laborer— as he feels he should be supported, as the conscience of humanity says he must be supported — the farmer, and its ornamental so called owner, who transmutes so much of its substance into profitless local excrescences, or dissipates if m the follies and flummeries of life m far away capitals. These are not days when any of the produce of the land can be devoted to such purposes, for it is all needed by those who cultivate it, | and by. those who personally and in telligently direct its cultivation. There is none of it to spare for absorption m the shape of rent.

That, it seems to us, is what is | chiefly taught by the land struggle m Ireland and m other parts of the Three Kingdoms. And the end aimed at is abundantly jusitified by the new moral and economic order of things now coming into clear view amongst man kind — an order of things which is seen to be indispensable to tbe progress of civilisation. Of course the territorial magnates will flourish m the faces of the fighters for the new order the laws and theories which have grown out of the dispensation of which they them selves are hapless survivals; and by that means they may hold their ground yet a while. But their hour lis not far distant, and ere long they will have to give way to their invincible adversaries even as the old I gods had to give way to the youthful Titans. All this has a valuable lesson for us here m the colonies. Are we learning, or are we likely to learn it ? Let the extent and the number of our big estates answer. In a word, those who m these young lands are indulging m the big estate mania are truly build ing up a fine inheritance for their successors ; for these there assuredly awaits m the distant" future the ordeal through which the territorial princelings of Ireland are passing, and m which they are evidently to perish utterly or to come out only the merest shadows j of their former selves." This we regard as a very correct diagnosis of the position, and it is appropriately closed ! with the apposite quotation — "He that hath ears ta hear let him hear."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are requested to call attention to an announcement by Messrs McCallum and Co. of a olearing sale of timber, which will be found m another column.

By the omission of the words " per day " m our " local " respecting the sale of the race privileges, a wrong impression- was given. The amount realised for the different booths, and right of sports and cards should have been £67 10a, instead of £33 15.

• The return of arrivals and departures at the several ports of the colony during Maroh shows the total of arrivals to have been 1286 and departures 1403.

It'is stated by those m a position to know m professional circles that Barnura's circus, tho greatest combination m the world, will visit the colonies some time next year.

During the last 100 years more than 100 Missionary Societies have been formed, and 3000 missionaries are at work m the field, while 3,000,000 oonvertß have been gathered in.'

This year Ashburton Wealeyans will cele brate the anniversary of their ohurch m this distriot under, m one respect, exceptionally, favorable oiroumstances. Services next Sunday will ba conduoted by Eev William Morley, of Dunedin, and on Monday evening the Bey J, J. Lewis, of Ohristohurch, is to deliver a lecture entitled " The British Parliament, and its ex-Premier." Partisans and opponents of the " Grand Old Man " will have an opportunity of comparing notes with 1 the rev locturer, who has chosen a subjeot replete with interest, more especially to [thoße who view with concern the present aspect of Home politics. With two such speakers as the Revds W. Morley and Lewis, and other desiderata m the shape of con genial weather, and suitable music by the choir, the congregation on Sunday and audienoe on Monday evening should be un ueaally large.;

At a meeting of the High Sohool Board held at the County Council office yesterday, all the members being present, the ques tion of appointing a headmaster was con sidered. Seven applications were received, the Board appointing Mr J. E. Buchanan to the position. Ordinary routine business was transacted and the Board adjourned.

The trial of the Zealandia sheep dip postponed on the 13th inst owing to the weather, will take place at the County sale yards on Wednesday, 27th inst.— to-morrow week.

Attention is directed to tbe annouoement m another column of a large and important sale of furniture by Mr J. C. Duncan, on aooount of Mr J. Meecb, who is retiring from business. The sale will be commenced at 11 a.m. on Saturday next at the Arcade, and the various lots will be disposed of without

reserve.

It is the intention of the Native Minister to introduce a Bill to . regulate the Bale of Maori lands to the Government under the pre-emptive right now veßted m the Crown, and to regulate the exercise of such pre emptive right,

The Fisk Jubilee Singers visited St Stephen's Native School, Kaiapoi, on Friday ' and heard the children sing. Tho Jubilee Singers gave an example of their powers, and the Maoris presented them with a handsome mat as a token of goodwill.

Up to the present time the various English Companies whioh manufacture ocean cables have constructed 107,000 miles of submarine communication, whioh link all the ohief sea ports of the world together. The capital in vested m these cables is estimated at more than £37,000,000.

One of the most wonderful developments of feminine self-sacrifice was demonstrated m one hotel m Napier last week. A young lady bar-tender, says the Napier "News," was offered a fifty pound note for a kiss ; she had the note m her possession; but handed it back to the amorous swain, and then de liberately refused a munificent reward for an osoulatory delight. Such a sacrifice, we believe, has been hitherto unknown m the history of New Zealand, and therefore de serves to be ohronioled.

The following from the " Oamaru Mail " will be of interest not only to members of the Eoman Catholic Church but to a lage number of Protestants among whom Archdeacon Colemanis deservedly held m high respect : — Canterbury, whioh has hitherto been inoluded m the Eoman Catholic See of Wellington, is about to be creoted into a new See, of which Archdeacon Coleraan will probably be the Bishop.

A ferryman m the North Island says that during the past season he had to ferry gratuit ously over 1000 impeounious tramps.

" Enemies ! " says Max O'Kell, " why they are our fortune 1 If you do something new, you make enemies ot all tha red-tapeists ; if you do something intelligent, you make enemies of all the fools ; if you are successful, you make enemies of all the army of failures, the misunderstood, the crabbed, and the jealoue, But these little out bursts of hatred, one as diverting as the other, are really so many testimonials m our favour."

THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS

The Fisk Jubilee Singers opened m the Oddfellows' Hall last night to a tremen dous house, the Hall being packed to the doors long before the time for the concert commencing, while many had to be re fused seats, notwithstanding that a num ber of people were accommodated on the stage behind tho singers. The singers, seven female and four male voices, with organ aocompp.nimont, completely took the audience by surprise with the first number on the programme, " Steal away to Jesus," which was sung with great power and effect, the piece concluding by the chanting of the Lord's Prayer. The second item, " Get you ready, there's a meeting to-night," rame from the singers as a great contrast to the former piece, and m response to a decided encore, they gave ' ' 1 want to be ready," another very peculiar and striking piece, both aB re gards words and music. "The Judgment Pay is coming," sun^ next, was given by tbe performers all sitting m their places m a semi-circle on the platform, as were several of the other items Tho fourth piece brought out a grand burst of music from the wholeparty, and was encored vociferously, •'ln the. morning," an old favorite Negro melody, being given m responee. The director, Mr F, J. Loudin, who has a powerful and well-trained deep bass voice, gave " Rocked m tho cradle of the deep" very effectively, and being encored sang a very amusing piece, with, laughing chorus. Mies Mattie S. Laurence, who has a powerful and sweet soprano voice, alao gave a &010 m this part and was loudly encored, responding with the lively and amusing song, " I would'nt would you ? " The fi st part wound up with a very peculiar negro chorus "I'm rolling through an unfriendly world," m whicL the male voices were heard with great effdot, Mr Loud'n then gave an address, ex plaining how the Jubilee Singers came first before the public m the States, and afterwards travelled through Europe, Bonding Borne £30.000 In a few years to their college In Nashville. The second patt was of a similar natura to the first, though the pieces sung were very distinct, the fist item being a melody by an Ameri can author, called "Sieign Bells." Tais was foilowed by a marvellous piece of vocali zitlon from rhe whole party, "Bright sparkles m the churchyard," the voices blending m harmony m a surprising way, and this m. its turn by a piece which may be best described aa a narrative m song of Ohrbt'e death, burial and aecen sion. The next selection showed well the very weird and etrange melody which gives oharacter to the negro singing m tbe States, and was followed by a quartette for male voices, "My own native isle," given with much expression and force by the gentlemen of! the party. The concert was closed by tha singing of "Swing low the chariot," thia piece being substituted by request for that appearing on the published programme. The bene* diction sung bj- the rainlstrela brought a remarkably successful performance to a fitting oloae

ATROCITIES AT PORTO NOVO.

News haa been received at Lagos from the French ootiJement of Porto Novo of some horrible atrocities committed by I King Tofa, the reigning monarch there. A princo ard his son having been aooueed lof posaeteing poisonß with which they intended to kill the king, were seized, and by order of the king their jaws were broken and their tongue* out oat, and they were afterwards hanged. Not very long ago two boyß, eonß of another pripoe, were murdered m the presence of their mo*her and aiater. Both of the latter are otftted to be now m prison, Previous to this another terrible atrocity wbb com mitted on two other subjeots, a man and a woman. f lhe tor'ure went on for four dcyß, during which t.me each had an eye put out, the woman was scalped, and the uian otherwise Hltreated. Their booiea wore afterwarde cut with knives, salt beiDg put into tho wounds, and finally dry graaH was tied round then? , and then oiled and Bet on fire. It is alao stated that when the news of the death of one of Lagos Govornment Oomtnlsßlonerß reached King Tofa he ordered guuß to be fired to celebrate the event,

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present : The Major and Crs Williamson, Friedlander, Eeid, and Harrison.

MAYOB'B STATEMENT,

The Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank was £1470 15b :4d. The amountß which had been received since last meeting were : Borough Beal, £1 Is ; oulvert, £2 ; Library account, 12b ; excise licenses, £4 ; dog licensee, £7 ; rents of reserves, £6 13s 4d; rent pound, £2 10s; rates, 1887, 2 6a ; do, 1886, 14b; After consultation with the Borough solicitor it had been decided to affix the Oounoil's seal to the document m connection with the right of way applied for by Mr William Anderson. Since last meet ing he had seen the Chairman of the County Council m reference to the advisability of holding a local jubilee oelebration. That gentleman was strongly of opinion that before any step was decided upon a public meeting should be called to ascertain m what direc tion the publio wished the oelebration to be, and what support would be likely to be received. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read (1) From Buller County Council with regard to Charitable Aid. That Council thought that the present system should be amended, so that a larger propor tion of the charge should fall on the more wealthy classes. The Buller Oounoil devoted a long statement to directions, in-whioh they thought more ecoaomioal administration of charitable aid might be secured.— The Council were unanimously of opinion that the present Charitable Aid Aofc pressed most unfairly on this district, and after discussion, it was resolved, on the motion of Cr Friedlander, seconded by Or Harrison, that as the Borough was joined with the County for the purposes of the administration of oharitable aid, the Mayor should confer with the Chair man of the County Council on the matter. — (2) From the Chnstohurohffubilee Oelebration Committee, stating that it had been deoided that the most appropriate mode of celebrating the Jubilee would be the ereotion of a home for the indigent of both sexes, and soliciting the Council's support.— (3) From the United Oharitable Aid Board, stating that the amount due by the Ashburton Borough on account of oharitable aid for the year ending March, 1888, was £43 Is 3d.— The Mayor stated that the amount required this year waß small, owing to the fact that last year the Board then working m the dark, the result of being newly constituted, levied a very heavy rate, and had now a considerable Burpius. — (4) From Mr Andrew Orr, m regard to the building bylaws. He said that at the time of his receiving notioe from the Council he was under the impression that the building bylaws had been suspended. He was now willing that the buildings he proposed to erect should be oonstraoted of brick to the satis faction of the CounoiJ. — It was resolved that if Mr _ Orr were willing to comply with the conditions of the building bylaws, and to pay the expenses incurred by the Council m con nection with the matter, no further legal proceedings would be taken.

engineer's report,

The Engineer reported that Mr J. Crum'a tender had been accepted for labor m con nection with putting down conorete corners m the S.E. Belt at 295. The work wbb being satisfactorily proceeded with. The labor gang had been engaged m the ordinary routine week.

The report was adopted. RESERVES.

The Reserves Committee reported that alternative tenders had been invited for lease of Hinds Reserve for 2, 7, or 14 years. If let for cropping, the land was to be laid down m English grass with the second orop. The Committee had inserted m the conditions that the Counoil would find the grass seed, the tenant to sow it to the satisfaction of the Council, or anyone it might appoint. Tenders would be m on the 29th inst., and would be submitted to the next meeting of the Council.

The report was adopted. NUISANCES.

The Inspeotor of Nuisances submitted a lengthy report. He stated that he had served notices upon several persons to remove straw. In some cases the notices had been complied with, but m others they had not. • A dog had died m Burnett street, but the owner refusing to remove it, the Inspeotor had it buried at a cost of ss. He complained of certain cattle trespassing m one of the Council's plantations. It was decided to inform the Inspector to carry out the instructions given to him at last meeting of the Counoil, viz., that the by-laws should be strictly enforced. As it was stated that the fence around one of the plantations was insufficient, the matter was referred to the Works Committee. Instructions were also given, to the Poundkeeper to impound all cattle found m the Council's plantations,

BALANCE-SHEET,

The halfyearly balance-sheet was liaid on the table.

BTJBBISH.

Permission was, on the usual conditions, granted to Mr H. Gates to burn rubbish.

BTJBGEBS LIST.

The next ordinary meeting of the Council was appointed as the time for ' hearing objections to the Burgees List.

MILL RACE.

Cr Frieaiander and Or Williamson, the Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Council, reported that they had conferred with Messrs Wright and MoLean, the Com mittee appointed by the County Council, and Mr Brown, as representative of the mill -owner, m reference to the maintenance of the mill race. As a result of the interview, there was reason to believe that the County Council would, m consequence of benefits it received from the water, be asked to vote a sum of money towards the maintenance of the race. The Borough's contribution would continue on the same basis as at present, and this must, considering the benefits acoruing to the town, be considered very satisfactory. JUBILEE CELEBRATION. It was resolved, on the motion o£ Cr Williamson, seconded by Cr Harrison, after a long discussion, that the Mayor, m con junction with the County Chairman, provided that gentleman give his consent, call a public meeting to take into consideration the advisablenesß of celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. f . PAYMENTS. A * Accounts amounting to £59 13s 8a were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON AUTUMN MEETING.

Holloway's Ointment and Pii.ps f — A fre quent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few doses of the Pills taken m time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheuma tism. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of whioh, combined with the operation of the Pills, must infallibly efieot a cure. These Pills aot directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Having once subdued the severity of these diseases, per severance with the Ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with warm brine, wil] speedily relax all atiffnesa and prevent any permanent contraction,.

ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Aehburton Permanent Building and Investment Society was held at three o clock yesterday afernoon at the Office* of the Society, Arcade Chambers. Dr Trevor, the Chairman of Direotora, pre siding.

After the advertisement calling the meeting and the minutes of the laat annual meeting had been read, the report and balance-sheet were brought forward show* Ing a profii for the paßt year of £767 6a 2d, of which turn, £419 18a Id, the Directors proposed to allocate to an account to be oalled "The Depreciation of Property Account."

The Chairman, In moving the adoption of the report, referred to the continued depreciation of the value of property and to the increased anxiety on tha part of the Directors and Manager during the past year, and Bald that be had pleasure m asauriog the shareholders that the Directors were no longer anxious, and that after a oareful sorntiny and exami nation of the securities of the society, the sum set aside for any po'Bible lobb that may occur was amply suffioient, and that he felt sure the next balance-sheet that would be put before the shareholders would be quite as satisfactory. § |The adoption of the report waQ aeoemded by Mr Bullock, who expressed hlB sur prise, oft repeated at previous annual meatioga, that ao few of the general public took up investment shares Ihe report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Dr Trevor and Mr J. Ward wero re elected Dlreotors, and votes of thanVa to Directory and Manager unanimously passed, after whioh the meeting coacluded.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Per Steamer at the Bluff)

We compile the following frcm tele gramß forwarded by the Press Association and others published m the morning paperß from their special correspondents : VIOTOKIA. Melbourne, April 13. SERIOUS COACH ACCIDENT. A sovere ooach accident occurred on Friday to a coach between Korolt and BltW. Tho vehiole capafzad, and twenty persona were more or leas seriously hurt, • ATT AC t UPON THB POLICE. A serious offray took place at Oarlton on Friday night. Three detectives entering ] a house to make an arrest, were set on with clubs and axes, and severoly mal treated. The police had to be reinforced, and use revolvers, before the men were arrested.

NEW SOUTH WALKS.

A MISADVENTURE At Madgee a boy, aged seven, while " playing " with a eun, f hot another, aged four. The, victim ia not expected to re cover. MOKB IAREIKINISM. A young lady was act upon by three larrikins, who attempted a criminal assault. Her cries alarmed the ruffiuia, and they decamped. The lady will rather suffer m secret than face a Police Court. CASH BETTING. The polJoa are to be instructed to pre vent caah betting m the colony. This decision is due to the fact that certain per sons have been fined at Albury, while it is known that oaßh betting la carried on with impunity at Randwlck under the very nose cf the polioe. A POISONING CASE. An extraordinary attempt at poisoning haß be9n committed at Fairfield, at the residence of Carreu, a mining warden's clerk. On Sunday morning at breakfast Curran's family noticed a peculiar tasto m the tea, and an examination of tho kattle m tho kitchen being made, strychnin* was discovered to have been mixed with the water. Aa on the day previoua Currao'a two doga died from poisoning, it ia sua pected that a deliberate attempt to kill the whole family by poisoning the water supply was made, MAGNETIC ROOKS, Mr J. Qulnan, ex-Inepector of Fiahar'gs m New fcioutb Wales, asserts that the rooka m the vicinity of Greeu Cape, where the Ly-ee-Moon was wrecked, have magnetic attraction, which may influence ships' compasses. He says that fishing parties used to throw eheath knives and pocket oompassea on the rooka when the compasses would not work, nnd the knives were highly magnetised, Buffictent'y so to lift the blade of a dinner knife frcm the table. He thinks tint highly charged magnetic rocka extending many miles along the ooaat, which vessels hug to mako quick passages, may oause derange* menta of the oompasses, and at nigh^w m foggy weather lead to wrecks. -A^P"'

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

NO LIGHTS AT-B^Vv" The master ci tho barijj^ CWthlook will be proßecuted for np#%arrying eidelights daring a several voyage out He is liable to a fine of £1800, but the Board will not prees for the full amount. , " THB TOTALISATOR. The tptalisator baa been uaed m defiance of the law a». the Onkaipareinga raoes, and the police have taken the names of the principal gentlemen oonneoted with the meeting. The machine was placed m the enolosure, to whfcb. only members were allowed aoseßa. SEVERE PROPRIETY. The Custooiß authorities at Port Ade laide have m their possession a large oil painting entitled "The Spanish Girl," which has been procured by the Com mittee of the Adelaide National Art Gallery for exhibition among the collec tion of pictures. The picture arrived by the Bteamer from Melbourne, and it was examined by the aseistant Landing Waiter who did not feel satisfied that the picture, which is a study of the nudo, was a fit one for public exhibition. The Collector of Customs also feared the picture, and the Committee of the National Gallery will be invited to consider whether the painting ia fit to hang In an art gallery.

QUEENSLAND.

A CHINISS COMMISSION. A meeting of Chineße residents decided to arrange for a Buitable reception to lha Chinese Commission now on its way to Queensland m a ChineßO wa? vessel. TITB SEPARATION MOVEMENT. The Separation Council has received a telegram stating that Sir Benry Holland has expressed & desire to hear the ques tion of separation argued before him by both sides.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[RBDTBU'S TELEQEAMS — OOPTBIGHT.]

PACIFIC FEDERATION.

San FRiNcisco, April 17. Advices from Honolulu report that political federation has been ratified between the Hawaiian and Samoan Governments.

THE IRISH CRIMES BILL.

London, April 18. The division on Mr Bernhard Samuelson's motion tor the rejection of the liish Crimes Bill will be taken m the House of Commons to-night.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

In Mill street, County Cork, yester day, an attempt was made to assassinate Mr Hegarty, a magistrate, who received a severe gunshot wound. The man who fired the shot has not yet been arrested.

AN IMPORTANT EPISTLE.

The « Times " to day publishes a fee simile letter of Mr Parnell's, dated May 15, 1882, m which the Irish leader explains that the only course that the Nationalist party could pursue was to denounce the Phoenix Park murderers. He expresses regret at the death of Lord Frederick Cavendish, but declares that Mr Burke only got his deserts. The person to whom the letter is addressed is not stated, but it is generally supposed to have been Egan.

WRECK.

(Reoelved April 19, 12 IB p.nf.)

London, April 18. News is to hand that the Peninsular and Oriental steamship, Tasmania went ashore on Saturday night on the Monachie rocks off the coast of Corsica. The women and children have been landed, but the rest of the passengers, numbering two hundred, remain aboard. Assistance has been sent to the scene of the wreck.

COLONIAL DEFENCE.

It is now announced that the follow ing decision were arrived at by the Australian delegates at their meet ing on Friday last to consider the question of Imperial Defence. . -It was resolved to recommend that the Imperial Government should supply three cruisers, two vessels of the Archer type, and two torpedo gun boats on condition that the existing fleet m the Australasian waters is unlessened and the colonies pay the cost of maintain ance, which is estimated at per annum on a peace footing and ;£i 60,000 m time of war, England to pay for extra vessels and retiring allowance to officers and men. The Imperial Government will, it is ex pected, approve of the scheme.

COLONIAL LOANS.

[special to press association ]

London, April 1?. The "Economist," commenting upon the proposals before the Conference, favors the suggestion that trustees should be empowered to invest m Colonial stocks.

The '• Spectator " thinks that if the loans of the larger colonies were made irredeemable within thirty years, they could borrow cheaply. j- .''..

RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN.

It is rumoured that Komaroff, the Russian commander m Turkestan, has telegraphed for reinforcements, and is actively preparing to conduct qn Afghan war.

AMERICAN NIHILISTS.

American Nihilists have denounced President Cleveland's extradition treaty. It is reported that a number of them have announced their readiness to kill the Czar.

AUSTRALIAN.

V ireuter's telegrams—copyright.]

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Sydney, April 18 The thirty-eighth annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, issued to-day, shows the new business effected during the year 1886 repre sented 11,002 new policies, "assuring ;£3>6 93>324> with a new premium revenue of The sum of is added to the accumulated funds, which now amount to over .£6,500,000. will be divided among the members as a cash bonus for the year, making a total dividend during the last three years of ,£917,813.

OBITUARY.

(Received April 19,12.50 p.m..

Melbourne, April 10. Mr Gowan, Deputy Postmaster- General, who recently returned from Europe, died yesterday .after a short illness. . " ; ,

JUBILEE.

The Government has authorised the expenditure of ,£ISOO for the illumina tion of Public buildings m connection with the Jubilee Celebration.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, April 18. The fftte'^f the old maD, Donald Grant, who wander from the Old Men's Re fage last Monday into the domain, ■till remains a mystery. Search parties have been out ever sine* hunting In all direc tions, yet not the slightest traoe of the unfortunate man has been dfaoovered. Taubanga, April 18. A man named Richard Seiby died sud denly at Opotiki on Saturday night. At the inquest, a verdict was refarned of death from stryohnine, but there wai no evidence to show whether it was taken intentionally or not. , DuwbdiNj April 18. '* At the future fire brlgnde competitions under the united brigades, prizes and certificates will be offered for the best ex bibitlon of life-saving apparatus m caie of fire. | ~.<m Mr J. Uoro addressed his constituents at Dunedln South this evening and re ' eelved a vote of thanks and confidence At a well-attended meeting of the policy holders m the Mutual Provident Scoiety, resolutions were passed that the bonusei granted m past years to the prln oipai offioara of the Society have been ex cessive, and should bo largely reduced, if not altogether discontinued, to the future. That the time has arrived when a local Board m eaoh Oolony should be elected by the polioyhodera m the Oolony whioh they represent.

THE ASHBUBTON GPABDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1887



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Far, far better for you than beer, ale or porter, and free from the intoxioaling effeots, is Amerioan Hop Bitters. ,Bead SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.— In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following:— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, saya m an editorial published m the Clinical Record: — " We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond- ing to "scientific tests." Another conoootion calied " Refined Extraot of Euoalyptus " has made its appearance since. This prdfruct stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effeots. That gentleman communioatea at a meeting of the Medical Society of Viotoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that sho suffered cruelly from tho effents of the same concoction. To guard the high reputa- tion of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above facts, and desire the publio to exercise precaution when buvinffM SANDER AND SONS,-(Advt.) *



Wells' Hair Balsam. — If gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil nor grease. A Tonij Restorative. Stops hair coming out; strengthens, oleaneeß, heals scalp, 2



Skinny Men.— "Wells' Health Kenewer" restores health and vigor, cures X)yspepsia Impotence, Sexual Debility. At cLejnistp and druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents, Christchurch. 2



. Wanted. IS? ANTED Two good NAVVIFS . M Apply E. F Wright, Mount Somers , 4 161 WANTED at once, Teams for Plough- ing. Apply to Max Friedlandeb. 4J64 . TXT ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEEOB, Dressmaker, has Ke- moved from Burnett street to promises m Cameron street, next Poet Office. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. .have Large Stocks «on hand. For particular see our advertisements m th'S paper. 171 VERY" person Purchsbing 5s worth 2J of Goods will bo entitled to one guess (10s two guesseß, and bo on) as to tbe number of seeds contained m the Monster Pumpkin, now on view m cur Clothing Miop, adjo ning the Drapery — H. C. Segbrs, Melfoid House, TjWRNITURE— To meet the times, W. JO DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East etreet, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawere, £1 5s ; Spring Coucbes, £1 sa. Every other article, equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 ANTED Known- Full Dreaa Re hearaalof ROB HOY on Wcdneß- day night. Members &re requested to attend ftt 7 o'clock sharp J. Biro. HAVING taken the shop adjoining our Drapery, have opened it for Men's Clothing and Boots, &<;. Splendid Assortment of Overcoars, Waterproofs, OilsHns, <fee. 155 Pumpkin Prizes to be given away. Apprentices wanted for the dressmaking. — fl. C, Segebs, Melford House. MONSTER ' PUMPKIN PRIZES . — First Prize value £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1 10s ;. fourth, £1 ; fifth, 15s 6d. And 150 others from 2s to 12s 6d. Dress- making on the premises. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. WAKTKD known — I have just opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James MoGeecor, Grower, Etc.j Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. HUSBAND AND WIFE. Thb Husband, Dear wire, I am weary of seeing You toil every day for your bread, While I urn a poor helpless being ; 'Tia ofcen I wi*h I were dead. Yon ne'er were occnatomed to toiling, Your hands were once white like the snow } While I watch you work night and morn- „ ■ Your mo^ments seem wearied and slow. The Wife. Ecar husband, give over your worry, My work seems like labor, I ween But I am never compelled, dear, to hurry Now I usa Feniman'a Washing Machine. It lightens by two-tbirda my labors, And makes nil mj garments so clean, Tha' our clothes ere the envy of neighbors Who adore Ferriman'e Washing Machine TO THE WIVES AND MOTHERS OF ABB BURTON AND TBE GENEHAL PUBLIC CF NEW ZEALAND. • In presenting to the public of Ashbnrton the maivellona ETEA.M WASHER, I telitve I am conferring a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this beautiul land on whom that most important function of every household devolves known (and hitherto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By tbo use of tbis Machine, Ibis distasteful and slavish wojka is entirely relieved of its drudgery, nnd made a source of pleasurable exercjee. Tho unequalled qualities which it ppßßeßCgs of thoroughly blf aching tha clothes, giving them an unparalleled whiteness, and its hnrmlesa action upon delicate and colored fabrics, render it peculiarly useful and popular. Tbe saving qualities of tha Machine are quite m keeping with it? other me:itoriousi features. Any pereon who will givs it a prac- tical lest will bo unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL standpoint it is nneurpafeed and unequalled. The consump- tion of feel ia mtterially reduced. The saving <ff ctetl m thiß item alone will m one year equal the price* of the Mach : ne. As it only en«ai's the comumption of two-thirds the amount of eoap need m the ordinary way of waphing, this nem of economy is self-evident to every person. The great* sb caving, how- ever, is tffected m tha wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that t'.e use of tha waßhboard wears tin various fabrics more lhnn anything elao and aa thi marvellouß Steam Waeher rende-s it* use absolutely unnecessary, acd thereby ob- viates almoat entirely the mceesity for '• clothes mcndiDg," itsfav.'ng qualities n this p*>nicular will be at once apparent and appre- ciated. But all its saving qualities <f a financial character are elipned, and dwindle into insig- nificance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, »nd weakly condition of ihoußands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax thiir energies and waste their limited strength m the old way of washing; but who may, by the use of its magical pro- perties, do tbe work without any fatigue to their feeble bodies, and with hfinite satisfac- tion and pleasure Co their minds. This, more than any detite or expectation on the part of the inventor to make money out of the article, was the prim a oV>ject h% had m view. From the marvellous results obtained from ita use, however, and iho unbounded and enthusi- astic commendations from evetyone having used i t since its introduction to the public, aa the annexed list of names of persons who have purchased tho machine and are willing to teßtify io its merits, will fully attest, the advertiser has deemed it wise, ia order to place this incomparable article of household uae more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to givo tbe postal address of a faw of tha b -yors, m crder that an unpreju- diced and entirely imparu'al opinion of its intrinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting such information from actual nacre and purchasers, who will undoubtedly ba beßt calculated to give a iußt estimate of its value. r Mrs Herb:-rt, Be" field Mr M. Bruce, Eeafield Mr Collison, Beafield Mr D. llobb, Lnuriston Mr G T. Harriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpe, Ashburton Mr W. i'barlton, Aahburton Mr Bradbury, Afchbnrton Mr Hj Hadson, tlgin Mr J. Lloyd, Nswlanda Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A Frisby, Aahburton Forfcs Mr &.." Chapman, Willowby Mr 6 Or cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Etiling Mr A. Mcleod, Tinwald Mr W. Andtison, Flomington Mr O. O. Fcoks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Me William Browne, Wakanul Mr J Johnston", T;evortou Mr Ohor ea Ward, Mr Wi'lcm BayllSs, Ashburton Mr Chnrl a tfowke, Ai-hburton Mr Andrew D&waon Wa'orton Mr Jo n y mall, Wheatetone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Komers Mr J. Turkor, Aahburtoa Mr T. U. Jone3, ABhbnrton Mr Rej?craft, Rnkai* Mr Button, Mo hren Mr Maginnis, Methvon Mr L V. Andrewes, Ae.hbnrton Mr B.Lowe, Willow by Mr J. W. Silcock, A«h barton Mr J. Canning, Aehburton Mr J. Kingsbnry, Cherteey Mr McAnnally, Kylo Mr J. Primmer, liakava Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr. J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs Nevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mrf ; Crowe, Temuka Mr . Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, shbnrton Mra Uellens, Ashbnrton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton And 304 others It dceß away with wet feet, rains m the aron«, back, and brsaat, and does a big day's washing m 2 hours, and makes you cheerful even on washing day. F. L FEKEIMAN, BOLE AGENT, IJASHBURT.ON.



THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS. i TTENTION ia directed to the following Bl facts :-We are making STALKER'S AUTOMATIC EEEDEES for £12 10b, including fixing to machino, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for uaroe price. Cartage extra. Tbe time that it is necessary to stop tbe machino is from 2 to 3 houra These Feeders are perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous ftream of golden sheaveß well shaken out Tbe regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be seen at work on machines belonging to the following gentlemen : — James Quif/ley Chapman Bros. Thomas Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John JohnMoorhead. F. White, Timara P. & D. DUKCAN, Wills Street, Aahburton, 42 Agents ttfliW /> Jli ALA.jN 1J VLUIUI^KX FACTORS THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OU1 1 The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. Thousand a of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vesta manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garinen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Cbatfl and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Ohildron'a Jersey Suits, Children's Men- , of- War Suits Qeiitlamen'B Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Boga The celebrated WEKTHEIM BKWING MACHINE. Time Payments. H,£, OLO^HING FAC!LOR7, East Stbxit.



Business Nbticer. Victoria House, IN Consequence of Requis'to Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater faoilitits for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. large and liberal deductions are now made m every LVpariment.. H older b of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, ' GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Aehburton, DIPPING^SBASOnT 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWAED'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLORiTHE WOOL, fpHESE DIPS used together In equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last J. Sea" as 1b evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can be oeen at the Agents. The Glycerine Dip is the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip is the most durable In the Wool, and will keep bheep olean longer than any other yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfeot Dp, and keep any ordinary flock, of Bheep olean tbe whole season. They oomblne highly nutritious »nd stimulating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They are certain killers of Ticks, their eggs ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasites Infesting the sklna of Sheep. For very lousy and filthy longwool flooks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom- mended, being tbe moat lasting m ita effeots. Testimonials prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have come m a . shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully glossy. P R I O B!— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10« PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON ALBEET EOBEETS 13 A CASH PURCHAbEK CF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has for Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizes). bLED WHEAT, OA'IS, BABLHY, CLO\'EEB, COCKSFOOT, BYEGR RAPE SEED, OOBN SACKS, BEAMING TWINE. I COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be TBE BEST IN THE MAEKET. W. PATCHING* TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Hope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and GardeniLines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battenß and Canvas [kept m etook, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins"from 6xßto 24 x 30>lways m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises, * MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by 3 Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attendbp to. : W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMANVS Eclipse flair Producer. (Registered). PRIOi7 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for * removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark »>Dd signature— JOHN HICKMAN .To be obtuined at all Chemists. HOESE COYEBS, HORSE COVERS. J. HFSELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON AND AT TINWALD. I HAVE determined to give better value In HORSE COVERS than any other In the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Covets I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERY, per b.b. Tainni, from the best Kingllsh manufacturer, which I am prepared to Ball at pi ices not to be beateu. I have m Stock every description of Saddlery to teleot. from. Gash Customers liberally dealt with. highest Cash Price for Horse Hair. The old motto — TflE BjSBX IS THE IBBAPEBI. 3+105