THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls olose at the Ashburton Post Office follows : —

For Ohrletohuroh 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, Ooldotream. Rangltata, Orari, Winohoster, tnd Gernldine, at 10 &.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 km. and .30 p. m

nil* for Tinuuru and South,! at 10 a.m., and 30 p.m., daily For Greenßtreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30

For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 1 fCp.ro For Mayfield and Ruapuna, 0 , Mon lays and Thursdays \ L . 430 p.m. For Afihton, Waterton' and Longbeach, 4.80 p.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes toys, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tnesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Pos ffioe-i-

/torn Ohrlstohuroh and Rakaia at 10.16 . m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertaey &o. at 10.15 «, and ,86 p.m. aJly. From D í *ad Intermediate places 5.3? iJwm daily. »¥roM Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m

p 6\Sop.m dally. From Greenatreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Stturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, *nd Saturdays, at s p.m. JPfOm Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 . m.

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed ieedayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. dally. From Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

DEATH.

Ullyatt.— At Ashburton on Tuesday tie 23rd met, the beloved son of Wilim and Mary Ullyatt, of Mothven, acecß years.

The Ashburton Guardia. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1887. LARRIKINISM.

The question of dealing with he , larrikin evil is one which has been n ceiying some attention of late. Though larrikinism is not as rampint m Nev Zealand as it is m some of the sister colonies—Victoria and New -South Wales for instance; where some of tht doings of the canes of young roughs which infest the towns are, almost too outrageous for credence — ye^ it is quite bad enough, and we hear occasionally of occurrences m some of the larger towns, which go to show that it is high time something were done to summarily check the evil. In Ashburton we have not been called upon to consider the question m its worst aspect, but the records of the Police Court show that the number of juvenile offenders is very much larger than any well wisher of the community would like to see. Boys of tender years are frequently brought before the Bench on charges of various natures ; generally, injury to property and petty larceny. In some cases, these lads are ones from whose bringing-up, unfortunately, little good can be expected of them. This is bad enough, but what is worse is that they morally contaminateandlead astray other boys whose parents are most respectable and who endeavor to give their children a good training. That this is so has been made evident over and over again, and a case m point came under the notice of the Resident Magistrate only yesterday. He referred to the matter at some length and for the existence of such a state of affairs chiefly blamed the parents for allowing their children so much freedom m going out, especially after dark. That his remarks are justified is abundantly clear to any one who has occasion to be out after night fall. Numbers of boys, very young m most cases, can fre quently be seen congregated at a street corner, and these nocturnal gatherings are never resultant m much good. Parents who have been m the habit of allowing their children much liberty m going about as they choose should take warning from the remarks ot the magistrate. Freedom is all very well ; but a little restraint is sometimes judicious, for as the sapling is inclined so will the tree grow.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We need hardly remind our Rakaia readers (hat the Roselle Bros.' Surprise Party appear m the Town Hall this evening. The Company is a very strong one— comprising the well ■known acrobats, the Eoselle Bros., and some of the best variety artists that have appeared m New Zealand, and, m addition, they have secured the services of the champion amateur danoer of Canterbury, as well as a strong orohestra, and a string band for the ball. The Company is thoroughly deserving of the bumper house whioh, we have no doubt, (hey will receive this evening.

! Dalgety and Company, Limited, bave gecoived the following oable message from their jaead office iv London :— Tallow— There is a bbitctf movement m business, but prices tre scarcely changed. New Zealand frozen mutton 4d per lb. Wool— Market dull, owing to the accumulation of stook. Lists of arrivals closed. Total available, including old stocks, 360,000 bales. Buyers show little or no dis position to operate. It is possible that prices may be maintained) but a deolino would not be surprising.

A general meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club has resolved to amend rule 23, m order to deal with recent complications re the totalisator. An addition was made to the rule to enablo stewards to determine all fiustions arising re the totalieator, and investments made thereon, and to deolare a person .betting totalieator odds ov repudi&tiog his investment on totalisator to be guilty of corrupt and fraudulent practices on the turf.

Why be sick and ailing when Hop '.Bitters 'will surely owe you? Kfoue genuine but

Jo-day, being the anniversary of the leen'B Birthday, Mas observed as a close iliday ia town. The Volunteers, Rifles and uatds, held a parade m the morning, but 1^ comequence of several members haying Sift for Christohuroh m order to take part m he conpetition being held there, the muster

ras net so large as it otherwise would have leen. After the companies had "been put

ihroujh a variety of evolutions, a/<?« dejoie pas fired, then both corps headed by the band the members of whioh appeared m the! new uniforms, marohed round the town. & pedlar (says an exchange) made a «« fljng " visit to the Tuapeka distriot a few day ago on what he was pleased to term " a meeage of salvation to the farmers. 1 ' He had for sale a number of small paroelß lablled " The Electric Exterminator," es petally devised m the interests of the rabbits. Tb vendor claimed for it that no rabbit aujeoted to the exterminator eßoaped instan taeous annihilation. Ther parcels, which wfioh were sold at the reasonable price of 2f 6d each, were not to be opened until about to be used, " being subjeot to atmospherical disturbance." One farmer on opening out the " exterminator " for use found it to con- Bist ol a pieoe of ordinary whipcord Witb a noose at the end of it, while on an accom panying piece of paper appeared the words— " Place the rabbit's head* within the noose and pull until strangled." The polioe are looking for the talented inventor with the intention of having him properly rewarded.

Miss Stanley, aged 17, died the other week at Bathurst, N.S.W., under peouliar oiroum* stances. She was walking along side the river when she was stung by a fly, supposed to have flown off % dead dog. Blood poison* ing set m, and she died after suffering fearful agony.

Last year 558 men and 112 women were expelled from Austria. Among them were one nobleman, many pseudo-aristocrats, several schoolmasters, and a large number of merchants.

The following are interesting items of London's greatness : — " London is the greatest city the world has ever seen. It covers 700 square miles, numbering 4,200,000 inhabi-

tants. It contains more Jews than Palestine, more Roman Catholios than Rome, more

Irish than Belfast, more Scotch than Aber deen, more Welsh than Cardiff, and 200,000 foreigners from every quarter of the globe. It has so many beer shops and gin palaoes that if placed side by side, they would reach from Charing Cross to Chichester, a distance of sixty-two miles. It has as many paupers as would occupy every house m Brighton. It has upwards of 73,000 persons annually

taken into custody by its police, including 26,000 arrested as drunk and disorderly,' and one-third of all the crimes m the country are committed in> it. London consumes 100,000,000 gallons of beer yearly, 10,000,000 gallons of spirits, 21,000,000 pounds of low quality tea, and only 4,000,000 pounds of coffee."

Immediately the Earl of Aberdeen arrived at Wanganui a firm of drapers there sent him their price list.

The sailors on the Northumberland were not less superstitious than their fellows. A

Persian oat (why a Persian oat of all others) jumped overboard on the voyage, and m the fo'csle it was confidently prophesied that the

ship would be wrecked.

The proof of the second 110-ton Armstrong ts*m -<vg commenced recently at the butts at Woolwioa <~. aona i, The first round was fired with a small .oho* 6 a of 5751bs of powder, giving on'.y loj tons pressure per square inoh »n the ohanber of the gun. The second round was w»h 8501 be of German powder " Prismatic Brov n , No. 1," whioh gave 2143 feet velooity to tL, lsooibs projectile and a gas pressure m the fliamber^of the gun of 21 tons per inch. The shot*, penetrated over six* feet into the sand of the Witts.

The other day a child « s^. years was orosslng a street m Auokland, with her infant sister m her arms, when she wt^ knooked down by a trap which passed over ter. On being pioked up her first utterance T?as " Where's the baby? " The baby had foxtu nately fallen dear of the wheels and there, fore was unhurt, and, as it -happened to be a doctor who had run her down, the little girl is having a real good time under his oars. No bones wore broken nor serious injury sustained by her.

According to a Sydney paper Bishop Goe has been long enough m Melbourne to get •iok of the name of Moorhouse. Like a " second " husband he is nauseated with praises of ths dear departed, and had the pluck to protest at an early stage m his new life. Speaking at the installation lunoheon, Bishop Goe said — "All I have heard has increased my admiration of Dr Moorhouse's great ability, but 'comparisons are odious," and I would be glad when they cease to be made." That was pretty straightforward — for a bishop. If an ex- widow's new bride* groom opened like that at the wedding breakfast, it might prevent the subsequent hurling of many a flat-iron. The " Oamara Mail's " Wellington corres pondent wires : — " Mr Ivess, the well-known newspaper proprietor, contemplates the •stablishment of a new Press Agency m the

interests of evening and country newspapers.

Mr Ivess thinks that tb.9 evening and country papers throughout the oolcny may success.

fully combine m opposition to the present Association, which he considers has been worked almost exclusively m the interests of the daily morning papers and one or two evening papers at the expense of the majority of the evening papers and the country papers." We quite agree with Mr Ivess. Wells' Hair Balsam. — If gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil nor grease. A tonio reetorative. Stops hair coming out; strengthens, cleanses, heals scalp. Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Renewer " restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Eempthorne, Prosaer, and Co., Agents, Christohuroh,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Tongan News. Auck&ahd, May^24. Late Tongan news cays Mias Baker's condition is critical. •

Sudden Death.

Jeseop, Ironmonger, Karangahape road, dropped dead yesterday of apoplexy.

Lodgings for a Sick Man. Some sensation has been caused by the statement that a man named Frank Radoliff, suffering from scarlet fever, was tnrned out of a boardinghouse and refused admission Into the hoßpital. He had to be accommodated m the lookup lost night.

Fire. Wellington, May 24. A fire broke out fit 2SO a.m. this morning, In a room In the residence of Mr W. A. Levin, merchant. The outbreak was suppressed, after considerable damage was done to the roof. The furniture was maca damaged by water.

"Bcchu-Paiba."— Quiok, complete cure, al annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary disea ses. At obomißts and druggists. Kemp tburae, cam aodCo., Agents, Cbrietoburok

THE POST OFFICE FIRE.

Wellington, May 23

The enquiry Into the Post Office fire ocoupied Dr. Johnston, Coroner, and a jury of six, all day today. After de liberating twenty-one minutes, the jury r6torned a verdict that the fire originated In the Press reporters' room attaohed to the Telegraph Depattment, and they added a rider to the effeot that, smoking should be prohibited among officers after eight o'clook at night. Mr Hart, the telephone clerk, who was the only officer on duty when the alarm was given, de posed that immediately he was Informed of the fire m the building he vlalted the Press reporters' room, and there was no sign of fire there. The evidence given by the Post Office and Telegraph officers was of a conflicting nature. The captain of the Fire Brigade gave it as his opinion that the fire originated near the top of the building. The cost of removing the telephone exchange to the new building, replacing apparatus, and setting up the neoeßßary poles and wirrjs ii estimated at £10C0. It is expected communication will be restored m a fortnight.

DEFYING THE GOVERNMENT

Gbbynotjth, May 23.

At the Harbor Board meeting to-night, an animated debate took place on the queation of day labor. Communications were received from the Minister of Marine, expressing surprise at the action of the Board In continuing day labor as a system, and protesting against it as the most ex pensive method. Only four members were present, the others being at Parlia ment, The Chairman pointed out the uselessness of opposing the wishes of Gov ernment, and moved that leave be given to rescind the former resolution regarding day labor. Mr Petrle opposed, and de nonnced the aotion of the Government m restraining the Board from employing day labor, He objected to having a whip held over their heads In that w»y, and would compel the Government to cashier them ■ooner than yield, which he was sure they would not dare to do. The Chair man gave notfoe to move bis resolution at the next ordinary meeting. Mr Petrie sain he would take care not to be there, so that nothing could bo dono. It was •gv e3 to furnish th'e minutes as requested by the Marine depattment.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, May 23

The Earl of Aberdeen delivered an evangellatio addreßS to man at the" City Hall on Sund&y afternoon. The build ing was crowded to excess. The Countess gave an address to women tbe same day, It the rooms of the Young Mea'a Chris tian Association, many ladles being turned away owing to want of room. Lord and Lady Aberdeen, at the invitation of the Mayor paid [a visit of inßpeotlon to the Calliope Dock to day, allarge number of representative citizens being present. The Earl expressed himself much impressed by what he say» of the new dockland of Auckland harbor. The Earl and { Countess of Aberdeen and Captain Sinclair, his Lordship's private secretary, were passengers by the AUmeda, which left to-day for San Fran cisco. , « 3 J A man named Frank Gomez dropped dead from heart disease on Saturday morning m Dawson's ohemlst Bhop, Wei lesley street. . . While the Rev Father O'Hara, parish priest at Otahuhu, was conducting service In the Roman Catholic Churoh there, on Sunday, his residence was burglariously entered. an«l the sum of £24 Btolen. Kew Plymouth, May 23;

The Patlhaka meeting passed off with out demonstration of any kind. Te Whltl aid not addreßß the Natives m the whare as was expected. Wellington, May 23.

The steamer Kanierl, going up river to Blenheim on Saturday, Btripped , the blades off her propellor and went on a mud bank. She wa? floated off again without sustaining injury. A young man named Vossler was to day fined $5 for being drunk last night and flourishing a revolver, loaded m four chambers. At the R.M. Court, H. J. Walker, arrested In Auckland for the theft of £56

from A. Dowßett, of Wellington, was committed for trial. Dunedin, May 23. To-night a special meeting of the City Oounoll was held to consider the strained relations between Mr Graham, the Gas Engineer, and Mr Taylor, Secretary of the Gas Department, but after a series of warm discussions, it was adjourned without dealing with the business for which the meeting was summoned. Sir George' Grey, the Hon. G. MoLean, Mesßrfr J. Mills, T. Bracken, Fergus. Duncan, Bees, and Bruce, arrived here to-night, and will assist; at the unveiling of the Barns statue to-morrow.

THE TARIFF

Wellington, May 23.

At a crowded public meeting to-nfght the following resolutions were passed : - "That New Zealand requires a fiscal polioy which will create new manufactures and industries, and thus afford employ ment not only to the ptesent adult popu lation bat to the young people of bdtH sexes and the development of her domestic produoing forcea to accomplish this, which can bo beßt aohleved by the adoption of the principles of, Protection." "That a committee be appointed to ezamine every line m the present tariff, and recommend to the Colonial Treasurer Buoh alterations as it deems necessary m the interest of local Industries." Among those who ad dressed the meeting were Messrs Darga vllle, Levestam, and Fisher, M H.R.'a. O.AMARU, May 23.

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce vraa held to day, to ditcuaa the new Oustomo tariff. After discussion it was resolved that, m the opinion of this Chamber, all the duties for protective purposes only should not be brought into operation, but if it were necessary to rJse revenue, the duties on such articles bb tea, sugar, spirits, wines, cigars, and tobacco should be increased.

DukbdiNj May 23,

A deputation of those Interested m the printing and publishing tr^de waited on Mr Downie Stewart, to-day, with reference to the proposed duty on imported alma nacß and calendars. Mr Wilkle, the spokesman, eaid thai almanacs for this year were already ordered, and as agreement a for price with importers were already made, the latter would have to be at the loss, or oancel the orders. They only asked at present for the removal of the duty for the present year ; but if it were not removed altogether the importation of almanacs would be stopped. Mr Stewart said he would lay tho matter before Sir J. Yogel. If the deputation would make up a list of the classes of printed goods that could be turned out m the colony, and another of those that could not, he would submit them to the Colonial Treasurer.

Blenheim, May 23

A meeting of tho Chamber of Commerce, at whioh Mr Dodson, M.H.R., was present, passed a resolution' that the proposals to alter the tariff submitted by the Colonial Treasurer appeared to tend more towards protection than the Interests of the colony •t preaont required,

THE WRECKED STEAMERS.

ANOTHER VESSEL MISSING.

GIBBORNB, May 23. There is now little doubt that the wreckage on the beaoh is that of the Sir Donald. A piece of board four inches square has. been picked up, bearing the address of Mr Hans Baßsuiussen, the chief 000k and steward on board the Sir Donald, written on both sides m pencil, evidently the address on some parcel be longing to the cook. The beach is strewn for milea with wreckage, including timber, parts of vessel, combings of the hatch, with 28-88 tons on It, and also registered number 371C8. The ship's dock, also picked* up, stopped at ten minuteß to ' to seven. Complete search has been made along the beach for ten miles, but no trace of olothing or bodies has been found, The beach is sandy with outlying rooks. About a quarter of a mile from the beach is the vessel's mast projecting four feet above the water. The search {or bodies is still being kept up. Fears are entertained for the safety of the cotter Spitfire, which left Napier on Tuesday, and has not shown up yet. Napier, May 23.

It transpires that instead of the four men who formed the ordinary orew of

the hauds. There is no hope that any have been saved, though no bodies are yet washed ashore. The names of those on board were as follows .— John Quintan, captain; William Knight, mate; Walter Simmonds, engineer ; James Major, Fred Knight (brother of the mate), aeamen ; and Hans Basmasßen, cook. The sea waß tuo rough to send cut a steamer to-day, but one will be sent out to morrow.

The Go-Abead has completely smashed up. Mr Provis, of the Customs Depart ment, and Captain Davidson, agent for the Underwriters' Association, are m charge of the wreckage and cargo whioh is being washed on the beach.

STICKING TO HIS POST

Hugh M'Guire, a son of the Emerald Isle, who had volunteered for the 10th Mississippi Regiment of Infantry, Bta tioned at Penasoola, Florida, m 1861, was placed upon picket one night on the beach, with orders to walk on two points, and to allow no one to pass without the countersign, and that to be given m a whisper. About midnight the corporal with the relief discovered by the moon light, Hugh up to his waist m water, the tide having set m since he was posted two hours before. 'Who goes there V ' Belief.' ' Halt, relief ; advance, corporal : ' I am not going inl'o that water to ba drowned. Oomo out here and let me relieve you.' Hugh : • Devil a bit I will ! The lifcenant towld me not to lave my post. 1 - Corporal : ' well then, I'll leave you m the water all night,' — going away bb he spoke. Hugh : 1 Halt ! I'll put a hole m ye if ye pass without the countersign ! Them's me orders from the lif tenant' — cocking and levelling his gun. Corporal; 'Con found you j everybody will hear it if I bawl it out to you.' Hugh: 'Yes me dailint ; and the lifetnant said it must be given m a whispei. ,In wid ye 1 Me finger's on the trigger, and me gun may go off 1' Tho corporal had to yield, and wade m to the faithful sentinel, who exolaimed : 'Be jibers, it's well ye're oome ; the coulterin' tide has almost drowned me !".

TERRIBLE SCENE AT A FIRE

The Rlobmond Hotel at Buffalo, United States, has been totally destroyed by fire. When tbo flames were obßerved at an early hour on Mar oh 10 it was soon as certained that they prooeeded from the cloak room, which was on the first floor of the building. The Bhaft of the elevator acted bb a flue, and within a few minutes every floor of the pile waa on fire. An electric alaim had been fitted on each floor, and this being put into action speedily awakened the large number of people who were sleeping m the hotel. They rushed to the windows, from which some leaped m desperation, while others managed to escape by walking the parapets to the adjoining houee3. The accounts of Borne of the escapes almost exceed belief. Jt is stated that one person, despairing of the possibility of getting out of the house, returned to his bed prepared to die, but was rescued by a fireman, who gallantly brought him forth from the flames. Another hung from a window sill for four minutes while the flames were scorching his hands, and was then fetched down by means of a ladder. A third went hand over hand along the telegraph wire to adjoining house ; but when three others attempted to follow him the wire broke, and. they were pre cipitated to the ground and aerioualy in jured. The house contained 125 inmateß altogether, of whom 75 were guests Btay ing m the hotel, Amid a Bcene of fright ful confusion they rushed into the streets In their night clothes, but many were too late to eEcape unsoathed, * Six persons perished m the flame?, and about 25 were injured, some being severely burned, while others were hurt m other ways, Some of the latter have sustained rery dangerous icjuriea. The St James' Hall, which was also destroyed, was a place of amusement.

THE WIREWORM.

"Farmer" writes as follows to the " Southland Times" :— I think it is high time we sent up an agricultural repre sentative to protect our interests m Parliament. The suggestion Is called for by reading the news published recently that the Government had ordered the dnatruotion of three-quarters of an acre of potatoes at Oporo (I persnme somewhere up North, we are not bo fortunate down here) on account; of their being attacked with wireworm which they (the Govern ment) are pleased to designate a disease, paying the owner £9 as compensation— a very good compensation too. Did ever anyone hear of such downrlghb foolery. Wlreworm is an insest which preys on all plants, particularly wheat, and is found m all land that has lain a long time m pasture, but instead of a ourae (like the rabbits, small birds, etc.) has now proved a blessing ; bo much so, that anyone having potatoes, wheat, or any cerea.l attacked by the disease known as wire worm has only to notify the Government to that effect, and have the crops des troy od, they paying tenfold the value of compensation, I am sure that any farmer reading of the matter will be highly pleased, if not amused, at the eapy way m which they can get rid of their infected crops. Bat putting all joking aside, I think this fa going a little too far. If our money is to be squandered m this way, it is high time the Government were abolished. Until auoh abolition taken place le£ ua send up a practical firmer to see that no more sijch jokes are played on ourM.H.R'B. *

AN OPENING FOR AUSTRA LASIAN PRODUCE.

I hear that the AußtraliaDß are turning their attention to the preservation of milk and butter for exportation, it is a wonder that they did not thiok of each a business sooner. The numerous herds of cattle kept m the Australian colonies ought to furnish an inexhaustible supply of good fresh milk. The milk can be condensed and canned m the usual sized tins, with thin heads, so as to permit of their being easily cut open. Butter may also be made from the cream of new milk, and Bome thing like Dutch cheese made from the whey, I beUeve. Now all three above mentioned condiments will find a ready market at reasonable prices m China— a fact which ought to be encouraging to the promoters of the company for utilising the produce of Australian dairies. I be lieve Mt Is safe to say that 1,000,000 tins of milk and 500,000 pounds of butter can be easily disposed of m China annually, and a fair quantity of wholesome cheeso. At present we are principally indebted to the American dairies for milk, cheese, and butter, most of which is of excellent quality and reasonable m price. A little wholesome is desirable, however, and the Australians are m the best possible position for such competition. Europe is too far away, and requires such large quantities of milk for home con sumption that very little can te spared for Eastern markets. " Advance . Aus traiia," and Bend us all kinds of food, flour, wine, and milk at reasonable prioei and m suitable parcels. The number of Chinese who use imported preserved food is increasing daily, and will go on increasing as the facilities fot obtaining such increase also. Tha Ohlneie litttrati, who, from religious motives, abstain from the use of beef as food, will readily take milk and butter, as- the extraction of Buoh does not necessitate the slaughter of the animal, whereaa beef can only be obtained by the killing of oxen, an aob which, In the eyes of maoy Chinese, la looked upon as eaorllege, the ox being a sort of consecrated animal, Because it Is so extensively used throughout the empire m the cultivation of the soil. Another item worth the attention of the Australians is the export here of the leather made from the hides of the numerous animala slaughtered annually. Chinese-made leather is very poor la quality, being only partly tanned, cured, and unsuitable for shoe leather. Calf and

kips are required for the uppers of boots and shoes worn by all foreigner and many Chinese. Sole-leather is also re* quired by the Chinese as well bb foreigner!. Pump-leather is another kind for whioh 1 there will be >'a considerable demandi while the requirements for the Ohinese army are beoomlng greater every day. Rifle-slinga, crosa-telts, and cartouche boxes will also come into" vogue, if not knapsacks as well Then there is military harness for the artillery, and some may beneeded for the cavalry also, when the army is thoroughly remodelled, and reorganisation determined upon m a seriouß manner. .Leather imported from Europe and America is too dear, and that imported from the Straits is not good, barely equal to some Chinese tanned leather. China may therefore be con sidered as a very promising market for the Australians.—' British Trade Journal.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[reutbr's telegrams—copyright.]

FRENCH CRISIS.

London, May 22. M. Freycinet has declined to accept the task of forming a Ministry, believing that if he had to include General Boulanger the latter virould -sijperseds him. ; •

In Paris mobs are making demon* strations at the prospect of General Boulanger's removal from office. M. Rouvier is seeking for colleagues amongst the members of the Budget Committee.

O'BRIEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.

O'Brien has been mobbed at Kings, ton, Ontario. He was seriously injured by stones, and it is feared that he is suffering from internal bleeding. H$ declares that through the watchfulness of his friends they averted a deliberate Orange plot to murder him,

AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.

Herr Tisga justifies his parleying with Russia m regard to the Austrian'

occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, m return for their neutrality during tha last Turkish war, declaring that such a step was essential for the protection of Austria.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REDTBR'S TELEQRAMS— OOPYBIGHT.]

THE SUNBEAM.

Adblaidb May 23, The yacht Sunbeam, with Lord and Lady Brassey, arrived to-day.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS.

The South Australian Government have adopted payment of members as part of their Ministerial policy.

THE WINDSOR COLLISION.

Mribodrnßj May 23. The inquiry regarding the Windsor railway accident was resumed to-day, when the Prahran station-master was examined, and deposed that he had represented to the authorities that <

Prahran station was undermanned, but it had been without effect. He had been afraid to oiake another complaint on the subject for fear of losing his situation. ' * '

THE RETORT COURTEOUS

The following remarkable tv quoque discussion took place at a meotiog of tbe cemetery board at the Thames goldfield recently between Mr Dean (secretary of the body) and Mr M'Andrew (one of the members). The immediate cause of the rupture was a atajjemenj; allege*} to ha?a been made by the former ' that ' he woijid refuse to aot as secretary bo long ai Mr M'Andrew was on the committee. The ohalrman (Mr Brodia) did not think this had been stated. Mr M'Andrew: "It was stated at a former meeting." Mi Dean : " Now don't tell a He." Mi M'Andrew. "I said I would not do it free.! 1 Mr M'Andrew: "Well, Isn't that'whtt t said T Mr Dean ;"No j yon'realW' Mr M'Andrew : "Then I say yon art another," Mr Dean: "I say you ar« another." Mr M'Andrew : "If there (■ a liar m this room it la you," Mr Dean; "I cay you are a direct liar." Mr M'Andrew : " Then you are • —— lUr. I am not going to be ipoken to by you like this." Mr Dean: "I don't oare ; yon are a liar. I oay you are * . lUr." Both parties (says a local paper) ipokt with considerable warmth, and weia eventually called to order.

THE ASHBPBTON GTJABDIAnJIuESDAY, MAY 24, 1887.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE Twihb Arbivk at Abhburton— From Christ* huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaro, 0.46 a.m. From Dunedia and South, 5.27, .m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 ,m ■ ' :--.'■ Trains Lbj.v« Abhbubton— For Christ* ohuroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Sonth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.



V'Bouge on Rats. 1 '—Clears out rate, mjof roaohes,'&es; arts', bod'buga, beetles, JnsWti'i skunks,' ja : ok ral^bUs, ' % «pidt^n% feoji ',' *%k tomtZ Mi 4ru'ggfets f



JDazy and dull feelings always preoede siok- ness, whioh nothing but Hop Bitters will banish. Get the genuine American. Bead Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from distant dimes would do well to bear m mind that these changes and the altered diet and surroundings of their lives en* tail manifold risks to health. Oooasions are sure to rise m whioh they will need a remedy suohas these renowned Fills and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be caiji to have a physioian always at his call for the 1 various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should tie 'promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commencement of any illness, for fiofloway*s remedies 09a be safely used ia aucjjtqateg, ' ' |



Keating's Cough Lozekges eyres coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, medical testimony states that no other medioine is so elt'eotual 1$ tho oure of these dangerous maladies. One &ozeng.a alope give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest, for relieving dilhoulty ol breathing they are invaUiable. They con- tain no opium nor any violent drug, Sold by a,U Chemists, io Tins, i a l^d, a a £ 9d. ea,cs



Wanted. TKT ANTED TO LET-Good Shop wit ■ * 6 Rooms, Eaßt Streefc > at preset m occupation of Mr Flower, OonfccMonei Apply War. Patching. East Street. ANTED KNOWN. - That MB MEECH, Dressmaker, has X./ moved from Burnett street to premises Cameron street, nest Post Office. YK7 ANTED known that HAVES & C 1 TV bave Large Btocks on hand. 1 particular see our advertisements m t paper. WANTED known— l have jnet opei up a useful assortment of hot> hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brr> ware. — Jambs MoQbegor, Grocer, E, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN— CIose on J» 21st, handsome Glass Presents) ever purchaser of 10s and upwards. A guesses for the 300 Pumpkin Prizes, whi closes at the same time.— H. C. Seqe, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN-All Customs spending: 20s will receive a ha> some Glasß Present to the value of /, besides 4 guesses at the Pumpkin, r which it is possible for you to get 4 Pris to the value of 8s to £B.— H. O. Segb. Melford House. • ANTED KNOWN -About 1(0 Presents to be given away by le 21st Juno, 300 as Pumpkin Prizes, thee. mainder to every purchaser of 10a id upwards. See windows for bargifn/in Drapery and Clothing— H. C. Steßß, Melford House. DRUIDS.--JUNE IST"



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TUESDAY, ?4th MAY, 1887, JUBILEE TEA MEETING AND CONCERT. j Under the Auspices of the Ashburton \ Wesleyan Church. 1 APtTBLfO TE4MEETIKG as above]! will take place at the Oddfellows! Hall, on Qaeen'a Birthday, to be fol-° lowed by a Service of Song, illustrative of scenes and inoldents m the Life ol Her Majesty. Admission — Tea and Coni cart, Is 6d ; Concert only, Is ; Tea fron sto 7 ; Concert at 8. 6*141 '



GKEAT JUBILEE SALE •OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. COMMENCIN& THURSDAY, MAY 12m Particulars m fqture Advertieefc^ent, ANDREW ORK



Public Notices. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING haa REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, ©keen Lane, Hampstead. 145 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS |HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mestrs Hobday and Co., of Chrlatohnroh) HAVE, at the reqaeit of numerous patrons, decided .upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and wltn this object have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be deelred. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon exeoution of orders. MISSES MOERISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASOBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Skin Bales. FKIDAY,!7th MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS, rpHE Undersigned beg to announce that 1 they will hold a Sale of SKINS at their HOBSE BAZAAR, East street, every second FRIDAY. The first Sale will take place on FRIDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m each week, so as to enable us to advise buyers of the quantity for each Sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 5*115 ' Auctioneer. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A L/BG QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O v"i"R MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. WE ARE CASH PURCHASER OP Wheat Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., A3HBURTON, 1 ' . -- - Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, :lc. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LBSS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is ( TO CLEAB. I



Public Fotices* TT EATING'S POWDER destroys oth _f\_ fleas, moths, bedtles, and all Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestle animals. In exterminating beetles the suocess of this powder is extraordinary, t is perfeotly olean In application, .he artiole yon purohasb !s KEATING'!- imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. ' 1- AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meecb), and will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGHS OHJRIBTCHURCH, And Fbiedlandebs' Buildings, ASHBDRTON. WE receive from WiSßn publiehin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 coses monthly by the direc steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custor^rs, and a libera discount on parcel^ and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & 00. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, christohurch & ashburton. account" books In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any style and size made to older, Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Paners by the case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Christ church. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial? various weights, by the bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "This Deed." S-ÜBSCRIBEBS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting; and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News, European Mail, Bow Bells,—- We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WOOD&CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, CHRISTCHURCH, And at Friedlandere' Buildings, ABBBURTON TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT IRKPATBIdFiF NEW SEASON'S I\_ JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the freßh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM Is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'H NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Seaßon am i the best. ICAUTION 1 None is genuine unless our natno is stamped on each tin, and baa our registered Tra£* Mark "Lord Nelson* oa the label S. Kirkpatrlck & Co. MAN7TFACTTJBEES,



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Becpislto Alterations to Premises, which will affoid great* fecilitus for conducting our rapidly, increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Bednce our Stock within the next few weeks. large nnd liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early a convenient to, enable the Gift Distribution .to be satitfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., Eaßt and Tancred streets,' Aßhburfcon.



MissBARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameron Sbtbex Wbs>t. MISS BARRATT having erected a suitable room for the purpose, Is now prepared to receive Pupils m English, Mas)o, French, and Drawing. School wil re-open MONDAY, May 23rd, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her fr'ends, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dresu and Mantle muking. Latest Style and Fit Guaranteed. AddreßS — Burnett street East. 5 63 MR 8 MANHIRE, Saundbrs' Buildings, FiFCY GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection. Note the address— SAUJSDERS' BUILDINGS, Oppoaite Railway Station. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR JT THE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARB NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest Btyleß. Troußere and Tronsera and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggtugs m great variety Hats, comprising every new BtyJo worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/ : J Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli i Bog* the celebrated WERTHEIM SLWING MACHINE. . Time Payments. N,?, CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stbxct A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ADOTIONEEiI, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock shut — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly now cheap. ' Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Iropl mentfl, Oheylesmore Club Tricycle, the be kind made — cheap 3-Horee Dray and Frame, new cheap. Doublo-aeated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double furrow Plough by Reid, an Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggona t i good order. Pr low. ,:: FOR SALE.—Oaieu Phea Chaff i any quantity. *" AWiED"aAWisGy,