THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mali* eloie at the Ashburton Poit Office follow! :— For Ohrfstchnrch and North it 6 ».m ABo a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. Foe Ohertsey ßakala, Ac, at 10.30 a.m and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin,Tlnwald, WrasloTf, Hindu, Oolditream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, %nd Geraldlhe, at 10 ».m. dally. For Temuka, at 10 im. and 4. 30 p.m **ily. For Tlmara and South, at 10 a. a., and I 30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, on WetfSMday* and Saturdays, at 10.30 B»m, For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesday b, Thnradays, and tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Some™, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Kuapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aflhton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 ip.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes feyi, and Frldayß, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdayi and Frt at 10.30 a.m. Malls arrive at the,, Aahburton Post ffioe— ifcom Ohrlstohnroh and Rakaia at 10.15 % m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FzomOhertsey &C at 10.15 t and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin *Qd Intermediate places 5,39, *km. daily. >FrOM Temuka an Timarn at 10.40 a.m p s.Sop.m daily. From Gtreenstreet and Aehbarkon Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea laid and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, aad Saturdays, at 5 p.m. Irom Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapnna, on Wed aesdayt and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri. at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurb days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1887. THE OLD MEN'S HOME.

1 We are glad to see that as a result of 1 the attention called by ourselves and I others to the disgraceful condition of 1 the buildings used as an Old Men's Home at Ashburton, it is now generally admitted that a new edifice must be provided for this purpose. His Wor ship the Mayor of Christchurch has sug gested that this might take the form of a Jubilee memorial, and the idea, which is a very good one, seems to have been warmly taken up and not unlikely to lead to a practical result. This, then is obviously a fitting time to raise the question of the locale of the proposed institution. " Surely that is not neces sary (our readers may say); for of course the present site will be utilised and the old building pulled down to make room for the new one." That is what ought to happen, no doubt, for a more beau tiful, healthful and central situation m relation to the whole Provincial dis trict it would be impossible to select, but to judge from what has been said and written by our friends of the Cather dral City, the idea seems to be to com bine a gratifying display of loyalty with another little sop for Christchurch. Now we protest against the metropolitan centralism, which was the main factor m bringing about the abo lition of the Provinces, and which still manifestly exists. For to your genuine Christchurch citizen, Christ church is synonymous with Canterbury, and Canterbury with Christchurch. He is oblivious of, the change; which has passed over the provincial district dur ing the last twenty years, and still talks as if the whole country, beyond a fevr miles radius from Christchurch, were occupied by sheepruns and m a semi civilised state. He is firmly convinced that everybody who does not live m his own admired town must be a mere rustic, who ought, as a matter of course, to entrust the management of his busi ness to some Christchurch resident. AH public or semi-public business especially, from the administration of charitable aid to the conservation of trout m the Ashburton river should, m j Christchurch eyes, he transacted m that city. Even the possession by Ashburton of such an institution as the Old Men's Home is, from the Christ church monopolist's point of view, an anomaly to be put an end to, and that at the earliest opportunity, hence perhaps the disclination shown by the Charit able Aid Board to erect buildings of a permanent nature lest the Institution should be a fixture m this locality. We do not know that the Old Men's Home is of any special benefit, pecuni arily or otherwise, to this district — the local expenditure m connection there with is certainly not so large that its withdrawal would be a blow to the trade of the town — and it is therefore, not on this narrow ground that we protest against the suggested removal of the Institution to Christchurch. To our mind it is not at all desirable to centralise everything m the Cathedral city, and m this case, as we have said, the central position, the healthful and pleasant situation of the existing building, constitute ad vantages which it will be impossible m some respects to obtain m Christchurch. If then Mr Ayers, with whom the pro posal for a Jubilee memorial building orginated, is simply desirous to benefit the aged poor without any selfish atrietc pensee as a Christchurch citizen, he will not spoil his suggestion by seeking to make it a sine qua non that the new building shall be located m that city. Obviously such a retreat from the storms of life should be m the country, and we do not think that it is possible to find a better situation than that occupied by the existing building.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

* . Mr Steward notifies m another oolumn that a subscription list for the Macondrew Memorial Fund lies at this office for signature. A public meeting, oonvened at the instance of the City Council, to consider the proposed celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee, is to be held m the Tuam street Hall, Ohristohurch, on Friday evening. . While at Wellington Admiral Tryon viaited the Hon John Martin's station, at Huangaros, for the purpose of deer-stalking. On Wednes day (aays the " Tost ") the party saw a herd of 60 deer, but were unable to approach them within a reasonable distance. Some shots were fired at long range, but did not take effeot. Next day only one solitary deer was met with, a fine stag, and Lieut Pakenham fired at him and evidently severely wounded him, but he got away into tho scrub, where he waa subsequently found dead by one of Mr Martin's shepherds. Tha oa-roase cams down by train, and. was Bent on bojsajto4je^*Jli|

Fitzgerald's and Herbert's London Circus howed to a good house m Ashburton yester day evening. The trapeze performances of At T. Herbert were excellent, and the riding if one of the performers on a barebacked lorse especially noticeable. Kutthe trained nuatanga of Mr Organ are the obief feature >f tbe oircle, their performances being indeed veil worth going a long way to Bee. They ire, without exception, the cleverest trained iorees we have ever seen, exeouting all sorts of lifficult feata at the word of command with the obedience of pet dogs. One of of them sitting down m a sofa-chair vehiole drawn by k pair takes the reinß m its mouth and acts \t charioteer, while the others are careering round at full speed, and two more play see saw on a plank apparently with aa muoh enjoyment as a couple of children. The fnnnyisms of the clowns are amusing and fresh, without 'the noticeable vulgarity too often associated with the jesters of the ring. The circus tent is large and comfortable, the lights good, and the properties all new and bright. Altogether a firßt-rate entertainment is provided. A French duchess, who had eloped with some one beneath her m her rank, and had been disowned by her family and deserted by her husband, is said to have been found earn ing her livelihood by plucking up beet-roots on a farm near Sassons. Tenders are invited m this issuo for the purchase of the Templar Hall, Tenders close on the 18th inst., and the Chairman oi the Company, Mr R. Elston, announces that " no reasonable offer for the property will be refused." On the evening of the same date a meeting of the Company will be held tc confirm tho resolution passed m favor oi winding np. The distanoes to Australia from London an as follows :— To Melbonrne, via Suez Canal 11,245 miles ; ditto, via Cape of Good Hope 11,625. To Sydney (direot) via Suez Canal 10,840, ditto, via Cape of Good Hope, 12,041 It is proposed to organiso a national pil grimage from Ireland to Borne on the oooasioi of the Golden Jubilee of the Pope next year A similar pilgrimage has not taken plaoe sinct 1698. A deputation of priests and laity wil probably wait on Archbishop Walsh m Dublix shortly to obtain his sanction. A Taranaki resident is reported to bi addicted to the excessive uSe of ohlorodyne The habit of taking this preparation has si grown upon the subject that two bottles 1 day can be consumed without any remarkbal< inebriation. On Christmas Eve over 2000 septuagenarian! assembled at Leicester and were eaoh pre sented with a half-crown of this year's coin age. Seven were over 90, nearly 300 ove: eighty, and the remainder between 70 and 80 Of the similar number entertained last yea: over 400 have died. Marmalade has done great things fo: Dundee already, and more is m store. M; J. M. Keiller, principal partner of Eeiller am Son, wholesale preserve manufacturers, ha stated his intention to clear off the debt oi the Albert Institute Free Library and Pictur Gallery, amounting to £10,030, as his jubile gift to Dundee. . Colonel M'Bean, V.0., of the 93rd High landers, on beiDg congratulated by the Queei for his bravery on an important crisis of th Indian Mutiny, when he killed eleven rebel with his own hand, thus addressed his Boys Mistress, " Please your Ladyship, if sft (meaning his sword) had been a wee bi ■bairper, I would have made it a dizzen ! " In the French village of Thenelles there i a young lady who has enjoyed an unintei rupted sleep sinoe June 1, 1883. Her nam is Margaret Borgenval, and she ib said to b exceedingly beautiful ; though, as was onl; to be expected, her three years' trance ha made her rather thin. During the whol period she has never been ill, and she appear no older than Bhe did when she first; 4 ' wen off." Every now and then a dose of pepton is administered to her. . A horrible tragedy has been reported fron Newcastle, New South Wales. Chas. Harris a boardinghouse-keeper, who, for some tim past, has been suffering from delirium tremene threw a lighted kerosene lamp at his wife The oil spread over her, and her clothe caught fire. The unfortunate woman rushei out of the house literally m flames. She wa taken to the hospital, where Bhe died m grea agony m a short time after admission. He husband meanwhile went into an adjoinini room, where ho was found by the polio shortly afterwards with his throat out. Hi was not* expeoted to recover. For originality and terseness (says ai exchange) the language of the " War Cry ' can hardly be beaten. There is nothing prolix about it. No journalist, exoept at " Army " one, could have put so muoh int( suoh amall spaoe as the following :— "Burglai Jaok, the new convert, went gunning foi sinnors at Hamilton's, and bagged 500 it four weeks." Holloway'h Ointment and PimiS.— Travel lers and emigrants.— Those who cross the seas change the climate' but they do nol ohange the constitution. The altered condi tions of life, the exigencies of travel and other causes render the traveller and emigrant peculiarly liable to diseases and accidents when far from efficient medical aid. With these associated remedies at hand they may be said to have a physician always at theii call, and they may be certain that situations will be constantly arising m whioh they will require a ready resource m time of need, The directions for use which accompany eaoh box and pot of RoHoway's Pills and Ointment are written m plain and simple language, and a c applicable m all cases.

CRICKET.

ENGLISHMEN v VIOTOBIA. [kBCTBR'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] Melbodbnßj Maroh 8. The cricket match betweea the English Eleven and Victoria wan resumed to-day. The Ylsitors, with 219 runs and three vriokets down, continued their Innings. Shrewsbury not oat from Saturday, with 126 to his oredit, added 18, making m all Hi. Tbe inninga closed for 283, 07 48 aheid of the Viotorians. The latter went m for their second innings and when stamps were drawn for the day had made 136 for five wickets. Midwinter contri buted 32 and Horan 4? not out.

A ROW IN A CHURCH.

* : Dunedin, Marob 8. The affaiva of the is orlh Dunedin Ohnrch were before the Dunedin Preiby tery to-night. There was first a petition from those who were up till reoently members or adherents, praying for an en quiry,, and alleging that the state of matters m the ouDgregation bad been, rod was increasingly, becJiuing a scandal to the cause of Presbyterltnißm. There was a petition or protest from the present members and adherents holding that the )ther petition was incompetent, and oonld not be received. There was also ■ letter Df the minister, the Rev A. 0. Gillies, resigning (he pastorate, accompanied by i letter of office-bearers cf the chnroh te ilgning oflice, aa they felt sure those who liad left the church would come back and : renew strife. After a long dieoassion as to whloh document should be taken first, tt waa eventually decided to aooept the ' minister's and offioe bearers' resignations, md Ibe memorial waa shelved. A pro test against this course and wanting m ippeal to the Synod was. disallowed, )

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOBEIGN.

(Bbuter's Telegrams—Copyright) &

THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

London, M*roh 7. The Emperor William is still ailing, and much concern is felt for the state of his health.

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols are to-day quoted at 101, an advance of #5. New Zealand securities remain as follows — Five psr cent 10-40 Loan, 101 J^, ex div.; Four per cent Inscribed Stock, 95. Colonial breadstuff's are unchanged. Adelaide wheat ex store, 365 ; N.Z. ditto, 33s to 37s 6d, according to quality. Adelaide flour, ex store, 25s 6d. Australian tallow — Beef, average quality, 24s 6d; mutton, 295.

ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

Londoic, March 8. In the House of Commons last night a motion by Mr Bradlaugh not to allow the expenses of Sir Henry Drummond Wolffs mission to Turkey and Egypt, was rejected. In the course of the debate Sir J. Fergusson, Under-Secre tary for Foreign Affairs, stated there was every prospect of Sir H. Wolff's mission being successful. (Received March 9, 11 a.m ") DEATH OF REV. H. BEECHER. The death is announced of the Rev> 1 Henry Ward Beecker, aged 75. He 1 had been ailing since Saturday, when 1 he had a severe apoplectic attack.

PAPAL NUNCIO.

Bomb, March 8. Mons. Rampolla del Tinders, Papal nuncio at Madrid, will shortly replace the late Cardinal Jacobini as Pontifical Secretary of State. [special to press association ]

THE GOVERNORSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND.

London, March 7. It is rumored that the Right Hon H. Cecil Raikes, Postmaster-General, is about to be appointed Governor of New Zealand m succession to Sir W. D. Jervois.

ILLNESS OF THE KAISER.

The Emperor William is still ailing, and much concern is felt at his state of his health.

SHIP ASHORE.

The well known clipper ship West -1 land, of the Shaw, Savill and Albion t line, from Port Chalmers for London, 1 went ashore m the Channel during a 1 dense tog, and now lies m a critical position.

SIR M. HICKS-BEACH,

1 The resignation of the Irish Chief j Secretaryship by Sir Michael Hicks l Beach is the subject of general cora ? raent. The Press express profound t sympthy with that gentleman, and regret at his unavoidable resignation.

AMERICAN CONGRESS.

, The session of the United States j Congress has closed, the treaty with r Hawaii not being ratified.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

, Several " Invincibles" have returned l to Ireland. , The Right Hon G. O. Trevelyan, m the course of a debate, condemned the { want of vigor shewn by the Govern ment m dealing with Ireland.

AQUATICS.

Hanlan will forward to the " Sports -1 man" the articles of the match with 1 Beach, which is to be rowed on the 1 Nepean River for a-side. , Hanlan and Gaudaur have made a . match for May for a purse of 30,000 . dollars and the championship of I America. Both will visit Australia , afterwards.

AUSTRALIAN.

I [beuiee thlkgrams— copyright.]

THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.

Mblbourk*, Msroh 8. The Agent-General at London has forwarded to the Government here correspondence which passed between the British, German and Foreign Offices, showing that Germany handed over the Government of the Solomon Islands to the New Guinea Company, but that the acquisition of land by the Company was prohibited.

THE JUBILEE.

The Mayor of Melbourne has sum moned a meeting of the provincial Mayors to consider what steps are to be taken by Victoria to celebrate the Queen's jubilee.

POLITICAL.

Sydney, March 8. Parliament was opened to day by Commission. After the members were sworn m the House proceeded to the election of a Speaker. Messrs Young and Dibbs were proposed, and the former was chosen by. 63 to 49 votes, and duly installed m the chair. (Received Maroh 9, 1.40 p.m)

PEDESTRIANISM.

Sydnby, March 9. Myers and George, iunners, have been matched for three distances.

FLOODS.

£kisb*ne, March 9. Heavy floods are reported m thei north. A large area of country is under water.

VICTORIAN WHEAT YIELD.

Melbourne, March 9. Official agricultural statistics state the yield of wheat m Victoria this season to be eleven and a-half bushels per acre, thus confirming the news paper estimates.

FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Adelaide, March 9. The Premier speaking at Gawler last night, confirmed the announcement of the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill enabling South Aus tralia to join the Federal Council. He stated he believed that the Premier fcjf New South Wales would propose 'ji similar Bill.

GOLD.

Fresh finds of gold are reported from Kings Bluff, Teetulpa,

DECLINED.

Mklbourne, March 9. The Premier has received a dispatch from London confirming the announce ment telegraphed m January that the Prince of Wales has declived the invitation to visit the colonies.

THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The meeting conoluded yesterday, when the Rifle Championship resulted as follows: — Oapt. White, Gordon Rifles, Auckland, Rifle Champion Belt, £40, and gold star  .. 475 Oapt. Little, Hobson Rifles, Auokland, N.Z.R.A. silver star and £30 . . 473 Vol. Johnston, Olutha Bifle3, N.Z.R.A. silver star and £10 463 The Carbine Championship resulted as under:— Gunner MoOorkindale, Osmaru Artillery, Carbine Champion Belt, gold star, and £40. .. .. . .. .. 478 1 Sergt. Paralow, Auckland, N.Z.R.A. , gold Btar, and £20 . . .. ..465 Gunner Webster, Auckland, silver star, and £10 462

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

♦ Wellington, Miroh 8. Some 15,000 acres of agricultural fond, belonging to the Wellington and Mana watu Railway Company was submitted to auction to -day; The land is situated be tween the Shannon and Tokamarn stations, on the Company's line. There were 8660 acres sold, realising £15,613. The remainder will probably be disposed of to-morrow, private offers haviDg been received for some of it. A supplementary Gazette of nine pages Was Issued tonight, containing the new Commission of the Peace. A number of local bodies, who have applied for loans under the Act of last session, could not obtain them, the reason being that, while little or no opposition was shown, the provision requiring a majority of voters actually on (he roll was too formidable an obstacle. Finsnoial reasons prevented the parcel post from being established during the current year, but arrangements are now forward for bringing it into operation m the ensuing finaDoial year, Before its benefits can be extended over sea tha sanction of Parliament will be necessary. The Cabinet have postponed the fixing of the date of the assembling of Parlia ment to next week. It is understood some southern members have been nrgiog the Government to postpone it till May m order to allow harvest operations lo be completed. The firm of White and Lovelt have do olined to take up thnir contract on the Northern Trunk Hallway, the amount of which was £53,000, Their deposit will be forfeited, and the work goes to Ander son and Co., of Ohrutch'iroh, the next lowest tenderers. The difficulty with regard to the Speakerehip of the Legislative Counoil is still cconpying the attention, of the Cabinet, but it is possible a special Act may be required to deal with the case. The Governmeut intend stipulating m the tender for the big railway bridge over the Terrmakau on the Hokitika-Grey mouth line, which will shortly be let, that all ironwork bo made m the oolony. rfi. Duvkdis, March 8. The new lattice girder bridge over the Molyneux was handed over by the on traotora to the Government on Monday. The bridge 1b the first of its kind m the oolony. It has three spans of 115 ft each, and two 49£ ft, the tot»l length being 462 ft. The contractor for the iron work Is Mr Anderson, of Christchuroh, and it waa all-prepared on the ground from raw material, a small fonndry being erected for the purpose. A ridiculous case o»me before the Court to-day, m whioh a lad nnder seven was charged with assault. The case had to be dismissed. At a meeting at Port Chalmers, attended by about 300 persons, it was derided by 94 to 17 votes to abk Mr James Mills to stand for the eJeotoral district.

FATAL FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH.

* After we went to press yesterday we re ceived the following farther particulars of the fire whloh took place at Chritichoroh m the morning, by whioh Mr McPherson lost his life :— At half-past five o'clock this morning, a fire occurred m the premises of Robert McPherson, cordial manufacturer, Bitu&ted at the corner of Worcester street and Cambridge Terrace, whereby the pro prietor lost his life, and the building and plant were totally destroyed. It appears that the fire orlgnated clore to the engine used for bottling purposes, and it is mr mised that a spark must have caught the woodwork of the bnilding, or that some inflammable matter mast have caught fire early m the afternoon when the engine was being used, and having smouldered ail night, beoame uncontrollable before it was Been. The building itself was a two storied one of wood, and bad a long one etoried arm running along the Worcester street frontage. The Worcester street part of of the building wa*| used— the ground floor as a factory and offions, the upper portion a« a dwelling by deceased and his family. The whole of the building is old having been used at various times as an uphol sterers shop and a buot factory. Part of the roofing was corrupated iron acd part shingles, and the construction being very dry and the fire having gained great head way before the arrival of the brigade, there was no hope of saving the buildings, al though there was no wind blowing at the time. The pretence of chemicals and tbe tinder-like dryneis of tbe building caused it to burn fiercely, a telegraph pole m Worcester street on the same side of the road as the fire being very badly dsmiged by charring. There were three persons wbo were sleeping m the building— Robert McPhereon, his non, a lad about fourteen yp*rs of age, and his daughter. It Is said that MoPherson oould easily have escaped, but fearing his daughter was still m the burning building he rushed back into the place, Beooming suffocated by the smoke and fumea of the chemicals he became stupefied and fell at the top of thn stairs, and wss burned to death. His bodj was found m that position and was badly charred. It was taken possession of by th? police and conveyed t > the morgue at the Hospital. The Fire Brigade as usual worked admirably, but it was fighting igainst hope, as the fire wa9 uncontrollable Erom the very commencement. It lasted about an hour, aod left nothing standing but the skeleton of the larger section of tbe building. The building belongs to Mr Sewell, is trustee. ,lt wat insured m tbe Northern Office tot £SCO The stock, plant horses, eto, are insured m the Standard Office for £800.

THE HALL CASE.

Ohwstohukoh, March 8. Argument m the Hall case was con tinued till 5 p m , Mr Chapman submit ting that the facts proved m a criminal case must hive strict connection with the I crime charged. He j-aid, supposing that a bank m robbed, and only two persons , conld Lave committed the act and both are dismissed, then, m cnao of death of one of thcs« persons, could evidence bo given that the other man had committed a similar robbery previously ? Mr Justice* i Johnston replied ; " I am free to admit i that, m the present Btate of the law, such evidence would be ioadurssible."

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ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held at the Borough School last evening. Present —Messrs J. O. Duncan (Chairman), W. Oraighead, J. W. Sawle, R. Eliton E. Dlmant, and W. J, Siloook. OOKRESPOH DSMOB . A letter waa read from the Secretary, of the Educational Institute, asking that arrangements be made to allow the teachers to attend the meeting of the Educational Institute on 17th and 18th February last,— The Chairman reported that he had authorised the doling of the school on Friday February 18.— The Chairman's action was approved. master's rjspobt, The Mastet's report was read. It was resolved that the question of alteration to parallel bars, of trimming hedges and repairing the floor In the vestibule were left In the hands the of Chairman. EDUCATIONAL HCSTITPTB. It was resolved— " That thli Com mittee desires to expreu iti disapproba tion of the action of those teachers who absented themselves from the meeting of the Educational Institute, specially M th* sohool was closed for the purpose of allow ing them to attend, VISITING COMMITTBB. Messrs Orr and Elston were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. caretaker's cottage. The Visiting Committee was requested to examine into and report on the state of the roof of the caretaker's cottage. PAYMENTS. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. SID» SCHOOL. Mr Silcock gave notice to mdva at next meeting— * ( That this Committee take into consideration the question of re commending the Board of Education to establish a side school at AUenton." The Committee then adjourned.

SEIZURE OF AN ILLICIT STILL.

-■■■■- — -■» ' ' We heard from the '* Timaru Herald " that the polioe yesterday made a olever, and what is expeoted to turn out a very important, capture of an illicit still on • farm situated on the Upper Waltohi Downs. The spot have long been known as a " suspected " one. bat it ii only lately that the plans of the police has so fat matured that they were able to act. Accordingly a party conaisttng of Inspec tor Broham, Deteotive Kirby, SergeHrt Livingstone, and Constable Stanley left ! town ia a trap at 2 a.m. yesterday, . and reached the holding named about daylight. Careful search brought to ' light aSO gallon still constructed of elno, 6 6 wooden casks and one tub, 2 jars nearly fall of liquid, which, to all appearanoes, ' is adulterated whiskey, and an oil drum. 1 The "find" was made by Inspeotor ' Broham and Deteotive Kir by. After b finding the thingrs named the male ocou panta of the house, viz , James and 1 Joseph Matthews, and James Bill, were r promptly arrested, were brought into ' Timaru last evening and lodged m gaol > They will be brought before the court 1 this morning, but an adjournment is to be asked for, as the police have not had 5 sufficient time to work np the case. Timaru, March 9. The two Matthews and J. Bills, oharged i with having an illicit still at Wsitohl were > remanded till Monday next at eleven ? a.m , to enable the polioe to work np the 1 case.

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP, 1887.

The following nominations have been , received ; —

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

i Silver Prince, lUpo, Disowned, Artil ; lery, and Master Agnes have been scratched for all engagements at the O.J.C. Autumn Meeting, and Fillina, Apropos, and Spade Guinea for the Great Autumn Handioap. The followiag is the betting for the Great Antumn Handioap :— Marion, 100 to 12 (wanted); Hermitage. 100 to 12 (offered) ; Bubina and Captain Cook. 100 to 10 (offered) ; Ruby, 100 to 6 (taken).

NAPIER PARK AUTUMN MEETING.

Napier, Marob 9. HUBDLKS. Owhaoko ... ... . ,„ 1 Magnesia ... 2 Hurricane ... » ... 3 Nine started. " ,

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[SPECIAL 10 PRKBS ABSOOIATIOW.] London, March 7. Fourteen Russians were killed io the rising at Rustchuk. The " Fremdenblatt " insists that the mission of the Bulgarian Regency is now fulfilled, and urges it to resign. The " Apponeji " is urging . Count I Kalnoky not to wait to be att^ckecj if Russia is preparing to invade a State contiguous to the Monarchy. The" Standard" publishes a state ment to the effect that the Bulgarian Government have secured proof that the Russian Minister at Bucharest was at the head of the conspiracies it) Kustchuk and SiJistria,

■■ ♦ — : [reuter's telegrams— -ooptbioht.] Bbblik, March 7. A Bill, providing for an increase m the German army, has been introduced into the Reichstag. St Petersbuko, March 7. The " Moscow Gazette" of to-day publishes articles m which indignation is expressed at the execution of the prisoners implicated m the Rustchuk revolt being carried out wilh the appro val of Europe. It would uot be for gotten that these men fell a sacrifice to their devotion to Russia, and their deaths would produce events which would set history m motion. (Received Maroh 9th, 11 a.m.) Berlin, Maroh 8. The Bill to increase the German army during a period of seven yeare has been read a first time m the Reichstag.

THE ASHBURTOJS GUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1887



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RAILWAY TIME TABLE Tbains Abriyx at Ashbubton— From Christ* f haroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, . 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ».m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 - m.m ' Turns Lbivb ABHBUBTO»~F6r Ohrist- huroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., «n 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and lonth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timara, i p.m. For Mount Somers, 6.6 p.m.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Queen Lane, Hampstead. 145 MRS MANHIRB, tTANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, 't Saundebs' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &o, &o, 9624 CAUTION TO POACHEKS. J'N consequence of so much Poaching cf **■ Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found co doing will be prosecuted; and further, that a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give each information *r jhall lead to the conviction of such y enders. * DONALD McLEAN, 11*36 Lagmhor; mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AWD JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre« ralent with the sex. Boxes la l&d and Is 3d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY IIEKPATRICI'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT IrkjpatbicK;s""nEW SEASON'S JS_ JAM is made from NELSON GKuWN 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. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most deliciouß preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must bo t old at any price, bnt ASK for KIRKPATBIOK'S NEW SEASON JAM) and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season Jam is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is ■tamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' en the kbtl, S.JEQrkpatrick&Co. MANUFACTURES, INELSON, N.Z, t2



SPORTING. GUNS. GOTS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and MUZZLE-LOADING Gonn now landing nnd m Slock ; the Grenteßt Variety evsr shown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low. QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also. — Powder, Shot, Caps, Car' ridge*, Cart- ridge Cases, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. orr&Tlcorn, IMPOETEKS.



Special advertisements. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITB, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs Wbxtx ah» O. (White, Smithaon, and Raymond), of Timaru, and John A. Oayohl, of Ash- burton, have this day entered . into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of "White, Oaygiliand Oo." Mr J. W. White, wil) attend the flitting! of the Courts at Aih- urton. WHITB & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend In any sums or. approved freehold security. Offlcea : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, "DARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. JD & F. WILDING, Notabt Public. Ofioet: Next "Mall" Offico, Barnettat., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n those days. The firm Is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions %nd confer with olents. *100 8 rpHE undersigned have Just Deceived JL FRESH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WEBTPORT COAL V.D.L. TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS BOILED AND RAW OIL CASTOR OIL WHITE AND RED LEAD AMERICAN LOOKS HOUSE VARNISH SCRIM WIRE NETTING WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WIBE (PJain) INSPECTION INVITED. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, T AM A , ; ri AS Et . pUROHASER or WHEAT OATS BARLEY AND RYE GRASS GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBUHTON. i 2°lol NEW BOOKS AMD NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH ST , OHRISTOHURCH, And Fbiedlanders' Buildings, ASHBURTON. WE receive from London pnblishing firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases moDthly by the direct steamers. j Tho reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch of Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discount*, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our customers, and a liberal discount on parcels and to Library Committees. h. J. WOOD & CO., Wholesale nnd Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTOHURCH & ASHBURTON. acoouSt" 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 stylo 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 Papers, by the case or packet— an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes—over 3,000,000 m stock m Ohristchurch. Creum Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 360 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial, various weights, by the bale or ream- beet value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchments ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Header, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home Kews. European Mail, Bow Belle.— Wo deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to oubjßcribera m all parts of tho country without delay. H.J.WOOD&CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, CHBISTCHUBCF, And at Friedlanders' Buildings, ASHBUBTONf



, Wanted. PLUMS, PLUMS, PLUMS— PIums m any quantity, forpreservlng, at A. W. Rakdbll's, Town Hall. • WANTED. —General Servant. Highest wageß to competent one. Apply, after 5 o'clock Mbs Bbown, Canterbury Mills. ?J56 WANTED a Driver for a Threshing Machine. Apply to W. Robbrts, MrG. Pocock's farm, Micham Road. 3J57 WANTED at once. — Tenders for Ploughing about 20 acres of I and m the Dpmam. Apply Jambb Tasker. 3 58 . WANTED KNOWN. — That H. M. Jones' is the Cheapest Shop m Town for all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. Book and Sheet Music at low prices. _ WANTED a Good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Bandell, Town Hall, or Mrs Moriarty, Waterton Hotel. References required. 3 56 WANTED Known— For oheap drapery go to H. O. Segers' Genuine Clear- ing Sale. Fresh bargains just opened. Melford House, East street. WANTED known— l have ju»t opened up a nseful assortment of houie- hold Orookery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.-- Jamks McGregor, Grower, Etc, Taoored Street, opposite Arcade. T^URNITUBE— To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. TINCOURAGE r OOAL TNDUSTRY AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FBOM THE ASHBURTOIST WOOLLEN FACTORY. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur- rounding distrloUj. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stablfng— Feeds, Ore Shiluho, Horses and Baggies to let on hire a prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all train n. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR f THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock 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 be desired. JThonsands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, compris : ng every new style worn Qhiltiron'B Jorsey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlamen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta aud White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bogs The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,7- CLOTHING FACTOUy, East Htbxbt BOOTS. BOOTS. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE or LADIES', GENTS' AND CHILDREN'S BOOT S. AKDREW ORR HAS SECURED THE GREATEST BARGAIN IN BOOTS Ever offered to the Ashbnrton Public. 1Q TRUNKS CF BOOTS -| Q Value £315, landed coßt, purchased for the sum of £210. These Goods were sent to tho order of a firm on tho West Coast, but that film was not m a position to take them up when they arrived— hence the Bargain. Two Trunks Ladies' Boots, 3s lid per pair, ÜBually 0s lOd Two Trunks Ladies' High Leg Lace Eid, 7s Gd, usually 10s Gd One Trunk Gents' Best Canvas Shoes, strapped, 5s 6d, usually 10s 6d One Trunk Ladies' French Shoes, at 10a 9d, usually 14s Od One Trunk Ladies' Lome Shoes, tis^ Gd, usuully 10s Gd Two Trunks Ladies' Victoria Boots, 5s ikl, usually 9s 6d One Trunk Ladies' Lasting Shoes, mock button, 5s 6d, usually 8a 6d Two Trunks Gents' Lome Lace French Shoes, 12s Gd, ÜBually 16s Gd One Trunk Ladies' Patent Slippers, 3s 9d, ÜBnally 5s Gd One Trunk Gents' E.S. Boots, lls (3d. usually 16s 6d Ono Trunk Ladies' Calf Leather Slippers, 2s Gd, usually 3s 9d One Trunk Girls' E.S. Boots, 1b lid, usually 8s lOd Ihree Trunks Children's Boots, assorted, Is Gd to 3s 9d ANDREW ORR.



House. IN Consequence of Bequisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater faoilitit s for conducting oar ' rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Redace 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 as convenient to^enable the Gift Distribution to be aatisf acterily closod . DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tailored stettts, Ashburton.