RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbains Abbivb at Ashburton— From Christ huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 0.46 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 m, (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 .us Tbainb Lbavb Abhbubton — For Ohrißt* ehnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and outh, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.46 p.m. For Mount Somera, 5.5 p.m..

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office { follows: — for Ohrlatoauroh and North at 6 a. ni 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertaoy Bakaia, <fco. , at 10. 30 a. m end 5 _p.m. dally. For Dunedin,Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstream { Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, fad Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily) ForTemuka, at 10 \,m. and .30 p.m •Uy. <Tor Timara and South,! at 10 a. m,, and • p»m., dally For Greensixeet and Aehburton Forks, Wea&Mdayß and Saturdays, at 10.30 ». For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdayo, at 6.30 a,m. For amount Somers, daily at p.m For Mayfield and Buapuna, o Mon 4»ys and Thursdays at 430 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Monday*, Wednes fen, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tnesdaya and Fri at 10.30 a,m.

Malli arrive »t the Aahburton Poat ftee— shorn Ohrlstohuroh and Rakaia at 10.16 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertaey &c. at 10.15 c and 86 p.m, cully. From D \nedin *ttd Intermediate places 6,3? %m daily. tFrotat Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a. m p D. SO p.m daily. From Greenstreetand Auhbttrton Forks, Wednesdays and S«turdays, at 4.45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea told and Kyle, on Tueadaya, Thursdays, »d Saturday*, at 5 p.m. Fpom Mount Somera, daily at 10.5 m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed lesdayo and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a. m. daily. From Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than> ya, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

MARRIAGE.

Beddek— FeltoK.— On June Ist, at St. Stephen's Church, ABhburton, by the Rev. E. A. Scott, Thomas s Hbnry Hhxyjsr, eldest son o£ tho late Colonel Beddok (Madras Staff Corpe) to Martha Annie, eldest daughter of Henry William I Felton, both of Aehburton.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1887. THE ELECTORAL LAWS.

Among the projected measures which the premature dissolution of the present Parliament consigns for the present to the limbo of lapsed Bills is the Electoral Act, 1887, which proposed to con solidate and amend the law relating to the qualification and registration «f electors and the conduct oi oloctions of members of the House of Repre sentatives. This Bill which has just been distributed brings within the compass of a single act the entire law relating to the subject of which it treats and repeals the Qualification of Electors Act 1879, the Registration of Electors Act 1879, th 3 Regulation of Electors Act 188 r, and section 7 of the Representation Act 1881. It comprises the provisions of the Regulation of Elections Hill of the session, a precis of which has already appeared m our columns, and which it will be remem bered proposes the use of a new descrip tion of voting paper with counterfoils and other novel arrangements designed to secure the absolute secrecy of the ballot. As to some of these it is ques tionable whether the disadvantages would not outweigh any advantages secured as compared with the existing system, but there is one feature of the new Bill which is so excellent that it is to be regretted that circumstances effectually, prevent its being for the present engrafted on the .electoral law of the colony. This is the proposal to adopt the system of issuing electoral rights which obtains m Victoria and is admitted to work very satisfactory. As there is every season to believe that, although dropped for* the moment, their proposal will again come before Parliament at any early date, it may be worth while just to glance at the pro posal of the Bill m this direction. The clauses dealing with this matter provide that no person shall be entitled to vote at any election who is not the holder of an elector's right, and that only one right m respect of a residential quali fication can be issued to any one individual. A right may be taken out for every district m which the elector possesses a property qualification. The rights are to be issuable at any time except between the 30111 June and the Ist October m each year, the three ttionths excepted being allowed for the correction of the rolls. Electors rights must be renewed every three years, and triennial lists of electors are to be made out triennially and supplementary lists issued annually by the Registrars-. Provision is made for the amending of the rolls and the cancellation of rights issued to persons ceasing to hold the required qualification, as also for the transfer of names from roll to roll and the issue of new electoral rights m lieu of those cancelled. The provisions m all these respects are satisfactorily complete and clear, and the adoption of the system proposed would be so manifest an improvement upon that at present m operation that it is very much to be regretted that so useful and desirable a change cannot be brought about m time for the forthcoming election. Matters of this sort should be attended to early m the life of a ! Parliament, for experience shows that when projects of reform are left till the last moment it frequently happens, as m this case, that circumstances effec tually prevent their being even enter tained much less carried into effect.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Chertsey Pubiio Library was held m the room of the institution on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of subscribers and much interest was evinced m the pro ceedinga. Although not supported, as suoh ; an institution ought to be, by the settlers at large, yet by careful and economical manage ment the library is free of debt, m an excel lent financial condition, and a valuable little oolleotion of excellent works— numbering over 4CO volumes. The following were elected a Committee of Management for the ensing year :— Messrs Wells (ohairman) Patterson (treasurer), Toad '(secretary), T. Childs, Childs, Downie, Stringfellow, and Gunn. Messrs Todd and Stringfellow were appointed joint librarians. - After the usual routine business had been transacted, and a vote of thanks passed to the chair, the meet ing adjourned. The adjoured meeting of 'the South Rakaia School Committee was held on Thursday evening in', the Library. 'Present— Messrs Pyke (ohairman), Broadbent, Oxley, Stewart* and Wiadsor. The average attendance for month was 129-7 : laat week, 127-6 ; highest attendance, 158; number on roll, 226. It was deoidei to olose the sohool from June 17th to July 4th for midwinter holidays. Messrs Turner and Broadbent were appointed to carry oat some alterations required on the buildings. Accounts were passed, and other routine business done, and the meeting adjourned. In 1882 there were 15,609 brewers m the United Kingdom, and last year only 14,166— being a deoreaee m the four years of no fewer than 2445, or considerably more than one eighth. A Bill has been introduced m the New York Senate requiring new lawyers to take out licenses at 500 dollars for attorneys m New York, and 100 dollars m other cities m the State; 1000] dollars for attorneys] and counsellors m New York city, and 500 dollars m other cities. Natural gas is by no means a (reoent dis covery. Even its utilisation for the purposes of the meohanio arts was long successfully attempted m China, where, by pipes of bam* boo, it was oonveyed from natural wells to suitable furnaces, and, by means of terra cotta burners, consumed* Speaking at the banquet to the Chinese Commissioners at Sydney, the Hon S. A. Joseph, M.L.A., President of the Chamber of Commeroe, referred to the vast increase of , trade betwean Australia and ;.Ohina, and expressed a 'hope that China would soon become one of the largest customers for Australian wool. Ho thought that, with the oheap labor available and the large popula tion m China, the woollen industry could be successfully developed m that country, and that the interchange of commeroejwould be an important factor infringing about the result desired by Australian woolgrowers and merobants. In responding General Wong Yung Ho said that China^would be very. glad to receive Australian wool. In the southern provinces tho people {were poor, and their only clothing was ootton. If wool were only sent there he felfc'eure that it would do good. In the northern provinces near tbe boundary of China and Russia [a manufa otory had been established some time ago, but the Northerners did not Beem to like woollen floods very muoh. They {had sufficient furs from the skins of animalsjto supply them with warm olothing. The Southerners, however, required woollen materials very muoh, and if fe woollen manufactory were established there it would be hailed with pleasure. It is said a poor sooiuu-croman has a bundle Of letters addressed to her by the late John JBrown, and that a royal person has offered ft very handsome prioe for the same. The butterine business m England has basumed considerable importance. In Jan. toasy the imports footed up 11,643,1841 b, val iied at £336,452. The best makers of imitation butter are m Holland, time out of mind famous for the excellence of its genuiue dairy produots. Dr G. O. Fraser, of Bandolph, Ohio, says that he has tried all known remedies for the Bting of bees, and now thinks that a Bmall amount of oil of cinnamon, applied with a email straw, end of knitting needle, sr small splinter, is worth more than all the rest. It must be used with caution, for it will blister the flesh. The oitizens of Liverpool appreciate the importance of an engineering laboratory attached to the University College, for Sir A. B. Walker having given £15,000 to the en dowment fund, Mr T. Harrison has followed with £10,000 to endow a ohair of engineering, whioh ia at present ably filled by Professor Hele-Shaw. Carefully made experiments at the Univer sity of Pennsylvania, oonduoted by Professor Barker, have shown that some of Mr Muy bridge's photographic* exposures were made m periods of time varing from the one two thousandth to the one five-thousandth of a second.

CORN EXCHANGE REPORT.

The following is tho Corn Exchange report for tho week ending Friday, 3rd June : — We have but few alterations to note m the values of grain and produce. There has been a steady business doing m intercolonial shipping, and stocks have generally had to bo drawn from atored parcels. The Australian markets are exceedingly slow at shewing any improve ments, and m the meantime shippers are careful not to exceed last week's quota tions. Home shipments have lessened, holders being of opinion that freights will be more reasonable later m the season Wheat. — Prime linos continue to attract attention of buyers, any parcels on offer are quickly taken up at last week's quota tions, viz., 3s 6d for Tuscan and Pearl, and 3s 5d for Hunter's. Second quality commands full rates of 3s 3d to 3s 4d, and broken fowl wheat is scarce, and easily sold at 2s 9d to 2s lid. Oats. — More business has been done m short heavy feed at Is 9d to Is 9sd, and a'l milling lines are taken up at Is lOd. Long and inferior feed are still rather dull at Is 7dto Isßd. Barley still commands speoial attention of maltster, if prime and good quality, at 3s lOd to 4s. Second quality varies from 3s 3d to 3s Bd, and feed is worth 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Peas. — Prussian Blues are dull at 3s to 3s 3d . Feed oats are enquired for at 2s 9d to 2s lOd, but few linesr are offering. Beans are chiefly m the hands of merchants who are asking 3s Id to 3s 2d. Grass Seed. — Both. Byegrass and Cocks foot are very quiet. Sales of machine dressed are but limited and m small quantities. Farmers' lines are norn nally at the values quoted last week. Potatoeß.— ln the face of Sydney and Auckland advices, buyers are very back ward m speculating, and beyond, a few interprovincial orders it is hard to effect Bales. Farmers m nearly every instance arc pitting so that m a few weeks it is reasonable to expect an improved tone. Present values are 25s at country stations. Dairy Produce has no quotable change Tbo above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery f ,0.1>, Ly ttelton * <

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD.

The uaaal monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday; Present— Messrs Allan, Mulligan, Lytfcel ton and Strlngfellow. ELECTION OP CHAIBMAN. On tbe motion of Mr Allan, saconded by Mr Mnlligan, Mr Ooster was appointed Oiulrman for the ensuing year. An apology was received for Mr Coster's absence. clerk's report. The OlerV reported :— Tbat as the con tracts for maintaining roada throughout the district would expire next month it would be necessary to decide at this meeting what course should be adopted m future. The fcump oontraotors had finished their work satisfactorily. The contractor Brown was not making good progress with his work, The water race crossings complained of had beeo. deepened. Mr J. Harrison's crossing had not been inspected as he had not fixed a date and it would have to Btand over UN next meeting. As Mr Siloock had not commenced his contract on May 23rd fresh tenders had been oalled according' to In straotlons and would be lai J before the Board that day. Some of the aub con tractors had been employed ia cracking the metal already spread Poisoned wheat had been procured, and w*s now being distributed among the settlers. It would be advisable to take steps for the same being spread m a systematic manner. . TO DEFAULTERS. It was resolved to advertise that all rates not paid by the 15th inst will be fined for, notices to be posted as well. MAINTAINING ROADS. The Olcrk reported that under the old system the cost for 12 months was £332 53, and under the one adopted last year £402 Is lOd. On the motion of Mr Mnlligan, it was resolved to oall for tenders for maintain ing the roads west of the railway for one year m one and two contracts ; for the roads east of the line for one year In one oontraot and three contracts. It was resolved that Mr Tucker's offer to look after the mill for 4^2 per annum be accepted The Olerk reported that Mr Anderson's ease against the Road Board would be heard at Rakaia on the 16th. NEW ROAD AND REPAIRS. A petition was received from thirty seven ratepayers asking for the formation of the road from Dobbin's Ford to the sea and from that to Mrs Dolan's section. On the motion of Mr Mulligan, seconded by Mr Strlngfellow, it was re solved to oall for tenders for the work ; also to oall for tenders for walling up sand cuttings on the South road* Mr Allan reported that the crossing complained of by Mr J. Harrison was m a disgraceful state and required reforming; the race also through the plantation re quired cleaning. The Clerk was instructed to have the work done. BILCOCK'S CONTRACT. Mr Wilding, solicitor, wrote re Silcock's contract, stating that on certain conditions [ the work would be completed. If the terms were not complied with, Mr Silcock ! would hold the Board responsible for any > losa or damage Buatained through its breach of contiact. Letter ordered to be acknowledged, RATES REMITTED. Mr Vnceitch wrote re remission of rates on R. 8. 22766. - Agreed to . SMALL BIRDS NUUANOE. • It was resolved to obtain three more sacks of poieonod wheat from Mr 0. M; Brooke. BOUNDARY ROAD. Mr Mulligan gave notice of motion for next meeting, "That steps be taken to bring the boundary road bottvoen the Wabanui and the South Rakaia Road Board districts under the supervision of this Board. TENDERS, The following tenders were accepted for fonotng the pound reserve, Q. Bhellock at 4a lOid pur chain ; metalling Maln waring'a road, left m the hands of the Ch sir man to accept. ACCOUNTS, Accounts amounting to £140 11s lOd were passed for payment and the meeting aej?urcpd,

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND WEIGHTS.

Auckland, June 2. The following weights have been declared for THE WINTER HANDICAP. st lb st lb Turquoise ... 9 0 Catesby «.. 7 5 Friendship ...8 10 Libeller ... 7 2 Pretender ... 8 2 Ma Petite Fi'le7 0 Tamora ... 8 0 Cannon ... 6 7 Snake ... 7 10 Antelope ... 6 5 Peter Osbeck 7 7 Cat 6 3 Rewi,., ... 7 7 Tupaki .„ 6 0

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

| ; » I—------.1 — ------. Auckland, June 2. Five hundred and eighty-eight shop keepers, being three-fourths of the total m the city and suburbs, have Blgned the petition m favor of the Early Closing BUI drafted by the Association here. The case against Fountain m connection with the celebrated Bemuera outrage has beon dleniiraed. The recent vitriol throwing ease oame before the Police Court to-day, when Patterson was committed for trial. A young man named Charles Mlrfin, belonging to the s.s.* Minnie Casey, was drowned at Port Albeit on Wednesday, owing to the capsizing of a boat.. Allan Buaohe, who accompanied him, swam ashore. Napiee, June 2. The residence of Mr B. Wellwood, near Haßtlnps, was totally destroyed by fire last night. It was insured, m the South British; house and furniture for £2000. The house was the handsomest m the district, and splendidly famished. The losses above the Insurances are £1500. Owing to the calm state of the weather, the stables were saved. Wellington, June 2. It is understood that the action brought by Laery and Campbell against the insur ance companies for the amount of the risk oh their premises, recently destroyed by fire, has been amicably settled, the com panies interested having agreed to rebuild m brick. A carter named Ransmuesen died sud denly at Newton last evening. It is sup posed he was suffering from heart disease. Gkeymodth. June 2. The Wnllaend explosion inquiry was again continued to-day and adjourned. By a letter from London received by . this English mail it Is gathered that the owners of the Blackball ooal property, which wav acquired some time ago by people m England, are making arrange ments for oommenolig operations by first of all establishing communication be tween Nelton creek and the Blackball coal outcrop by means of a railway bridge The outcrop is 21ft thick, with an enormous face of coal unoovered. Duhedin, June 2. Mrs Bachel Murrett died m the Hospital from burns received a fortnight ago. Mr Elder, the emissary of the Otago Dook Trust, writes from London that he has received an offer from an eminent firm of contractors to construct the dock according to plans and specifications some what different to those prepared by the Trust's engineer. Mr Elder states that he has devoted two months nnd a'half exclu sively to the Trust's business, and is arranging to form a syndicate among his friends to take up the debentures. It is contingent upon the success of these afforts that the offer is made, and the 're sult of tho negotiutiooß will be cabled

JUBILEE CONCERT.

A concert was given by the St. Stephen's Choral Society, assisted by the Ashburton Orchestral Society, members of other choirs and several local amateurs, m the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. The pieces selected for the occasion were Handel's Dettingen Te Deum and Mozart's Twelfth Mass, The audience wis fairly numerous, the front seats being com fortably filled, and all present seemed to appreciate very highly the concert thot had been provided them. The soloistß were Misses Gates and Barratt, and Mr Atkinson. The former lady had allotted to her m the Mass, "E' incarnatum" and "Benediction," the former of which she rendered splendidly, but the latter, owing to the constant demand on her voice all through the evening, was hardly up to her usual style. Mica Barratt sang the opening solo m ■•* 0 Lord m thee," and also " Dara Nabia," m both of which she appeared to great advantage. Mr Atkinson's solos m the Te Deum, " Thou art the King of Glory," and •* Vouchsafe O Lord," were the gems of the evening, this gen tleman's singing being a real treat to the audience. Mr Piokford rendered good Bervlco m the quartette pieces. Among the choruses the moat noticeable were " We praise thee 0 God," " To the Oherablm," " Thou art the King of Glory " and " Day by Day." Mrs Mayne presided at the piano. This is the first time we have seen this lady m public, but we hope It will not be the last, her work last even ing being deserving of the highest praise. The orchestra, of whioh Mr Oharlea Wood was leader, rendered exoßllent servioe, but we think it would have been better if the members had had just a little more prac tice, Great effect was imparted to these choruses, where its presence was required, by the tympaoi, (manipulated if we mistake not by Mr A. Harrison). The conductor's baton was wielded by Mr Horace Gates, with his customary ability, and he Ib cer tainly entitled to great credit and praise for the success whioh was scored laßt even. Ing. At the conclusion the Rev E. A. Scott thanked the Orohestral Society and the members of other choirs for their kind assistance. Taken altogether, the oonoert was a most enjoyable one, and we hope that it will be buooessful from a financial point Qf view.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday June 2. The Legislative Oonnoil^mei at 2.30 p.m. APJOUBNMBNTS After disouoßlon the Wellington Uni versity Bill and High School Reserves Bill were adjourned for a week. 1 SYDENHAM BOROUGH OOUNOIL. The Sydenham Borough Oounoll Em powering Bill was read a second time. ADJOURNMENT. The Oonnoil adjourned at 4.30 p.mi

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Thursday June 2 TheJHouse met at 2.30 p.m. IOCAIi INDUSTRIES. Mr Dargaville brought up the reoom* mendation of the Local Industries Com« mittee, which waa to the effect that the oosrespondenoe laid before the Committee be not printed, THE REPRESENTATION TJILL, Major Atkinson eaid he had had some communication with the Premier as to the difficulties m which the House was placed with a view to Borne joint aotion, He would more (as he understood, with the Premier's consent) that the House should adjourn until 7. 3D p.m. In tne hope that some means might be found out of the difficulty. It waa necessary, how ever, that they should have the answer of the Governor tojtheir address before they adjourned. The Premier agreed. to the adjourn meat. As he had said before, the Govaru ment were exceedingly anxious that the elections should be held under the new Bill, but It was Impossible to do that by the time fixed by Major Atkinaon'a reso* lutlon. Tha Government were prevented by the Legislative Oounoll from having the Bill put' into a shape they thought workable, and would hasten the elections. The Bill waa taken out of the possession of Government, and put into a shape they thought it should not be m, especially with regard to the 4th clause, He did pot think ha was called to advise the Governor to 86nd down amendments to to the Bill, but if the House wished to amend it he would give every facility for doing so. Hia opinion was that the 4th clause should be struck out. He would facilitate any motion by the Opposition m that direction, but he should not suggest this as he would be acoused of trying to stop the Bill. After a lengthy dlsousslon, the House at 4 4 p.m. adjourned to 7.30 p.m, The Houße resumed at 7 30 p.m, MESSAGE FROM THE ADJOURNMENT. A message waa received from the Governor m reply to the address embody ing Major Atkinson's amendment. It Btated that he was advised that the reoom* mendatioDD m the address were incon sistent; that it was impossible both to hoxd the new elections under the new Bill and to assemble Parliament not later than September Ist, He was aho advised that the Bill could be amended so that the time«neeeEßary for summoning Parlia ment could be made shorter than It would be In the present state of the Bill. The Premier moved that the message be taken into consideration forthwith, and he would move that the House con curs 1b the opinion of Hia Ex ellenoy and is of opinion that tha Representation Bill can be amended. Major Atkinson aaked for an adjourn* ment of, say, an hour. He could assure members he was not going to be hurried over the matter. The Premier did Dot objeot to the ad journment. He intended to propose a provJjo to the clause for preventing it coming into operation at the first sittings of the Commissioners, and that, h.3tead of three months under seotion 3, they should be confined to six weeka. In reply to Major Atkinson the Premier said that even under these conditions he did not think the Houae could meet again by September Ist if jail possible expedition were used. The House adjourned till 9 p.m. At 9 o'clock the Premier moved that the Representation - Bill should be amended as he had foreshadowed. If the House was really anxious over the matte; they would agree. Major Atkinson said that the Opposi tion were anxious for an agreement, Int had not had time to thoroughly consider the matter. He asked the Government to adjourn till to-morrow. The Premier consented to the adjourn ment, The House rose at 9.5 p.m.

MAGISTERIAL.

• ASHBUKTQN— FRIDAY.

(Before Mr H. 0. 8, Baddeley, R.M.) CIVIL ffASES. P. and D. Duncan v. Hy. McDonald — Claim £3 3s 6d.— Judgment for amount and dobto. County Council v. T. Smith— Claim £1 1b 6d.— Mr Purnell for plaintiffs. — Judg ment for amount and costs. W. T. Kingston y. A. Paterson— Claim £3 17a 6d— -Judgment for amount and costs. Bruce v. Stephens; 7— Mr Cuthbertson far plaintiff and Mr Crisp for defendant •»— Case adjourned for a fortnight- G. Jameson v. G. Hellinga— Claim £5 4s — Judgment for amount and costs, O'Dey v. McOartley— Claim £12 19» 6a. —This is a case m New Plymouth and tha Rev Father Chastagnon gave evidence for the defendant m this Oourt, The amount m dispute being for plans for a Catholic Churoh at Manaia, which were not to* cepted, aB thejr were not approved pf by the resident priest or the bishop.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[bBUTBR's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.)

CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

London, Juna.L At a meeting of shareholders of the Peninsular and Oriental Company to* day, the Chairman of Directors an nounced that a contract had been con cluded with the Imperial Post Office for the carriage of Australian mails for a period of seven years, under a sub sidy of per annum.

THE BELGIAN STRIKES.

Brussels, Jane 1. The colliery strikes, which extended throughout the country, show signs of collapsing. In many instances tho' miners have returned to work,

MR GLADSTONE.

London, Jane t, Mr Gladstone will visit Swame* to* day, where preparations have been made for an immense demonstration to wel come him.

LASCARS AS SEAMEN.

Addressing a meeting of shareholders of the Peninsular and Oriental Com pany yesterday, Mr Sutherland, the Chairman of Directors, referring to the wreck of the R.M.S. Tasmania, de fended the employment ot Lascars as seamen, declaring they were quite as efficient as and better behaved than Europeans. He took occasion to con tradict the statement that the employ ment of Lascars is cheaper than that of Europeans.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

Dr. McKenzie, the eminent specia list on throat diseases, will pay another visit to Berlin on Sunday next, m order again to examine the Crown Prince's throat, as anxiety is still felt regarding the Prince's condition.

AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, Jane 1. . The latest advices from Afghanistan report that the rebels m the Candahar district have tendered their submission to the Ameer.

(■Received Jons 3. 12.30 p.m.)

RADICAL UNION MEETING.

London, June 2. . At a Conference of the National Radical Union, which is being held m Birmingham, Mr Chamberlain, the President, made a strong protest against Mr Gladstone's Home Rule scheme for Ireland and demanded its complete withdrawal, and moreover declared that no further overtures would be made to conciliate Gladstone or his supporters. A letter was read at yesterday's meeting from Mr John Bright warmly support* ing the objects of the Union.

A USTRALIAN.

[rEUTEB S TELEGRAMS — OOrTRIOJtT ]

POLITICAL.

Sydney, Juno 2. It is announced that Mr Trail will oppose Mr A. B. Wise the new Attorney* General. The election will take plftde on Saturday next. .

THE WEATHER.

Heavy rain has fallen m Sydney during the last few days, and still con* tinues.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

Adelaide, Jane 2. The South Australian parliament was opened by Commission this after noon. The Governor's speech, which was unusually long, states that at an early date Parliament would be asked to consider the question of increasing the revenue by means of direct taxa tion on landed and personal property. Bills would be introduced providing for the sale of Crown lands for the purpose of meeting the deficit m the revenue, for alterations m the tariff m the direc tion of encouraging local industries, payment of members, appointment of a Railway Board, and for the represen tation of the colony at the Federal Council.

THE WINSOR DISASTER

Melbouknk, Jane. 2. Members of the Board of Inquiry regarding the Windsor railway accident visited the scene of the disaster, when it was found that from the point where, according to evidence, the ordinary train drew up, a person standing on the engine could see the Windsor signal box. It was also noticed that the occu pants of the signal box could not have failed to see the engine if looking m that direction.

(Received Juno 3; 12.30 a.m.) Sydney, Jane 8. The Legislative Assembly last night passed a motion m favor of payment of members. It was agreed to by 39 to 29. Sir H. Parkes, on behalf of the Government, opposed the motion* In the course of the debate the netr doture rules were frequently applied.

SHIPPING.

Hobarx, June 3. Arrived this morning at 4 o'clock— Coptic, from Plymouth, April 23rd. Ariived— Hauroto from Wellington.

THE ASHBURTON GUABPIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1887



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Heating's Cough Lozenges ourea oonghg isthma, Bronchitis, raedioal testimony 3tafG3 that no other medioine is so efleotutl m the oure of those dangerous maladies. 3ne Lozenge alone give ease, one or two %\ jedtime ensures rent. For relieving diinonUj >f breathing they are invaluable. They con- ain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by . ill Qhexnißls, to Tins, Is i}*; • d $ 9$ Mf(



At the change of life nothing equals Amerioan Co.'s Hop Bitters to allay all troubles inoident thereto. See Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from distant dimes would do well to bear m mind that theee changes and the altered diet and surroundings of their lives en- tail manifold risks to health. Oooasions are sure to rise m which they will need a remedy such as these renowned Pills and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physioian always at his call for the various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed direotions should be carefully studied at tho commencement of any illness, for Holloway's remedies oan be safely ueed ii) all olimate



Wanted. TTT ANTED Known—That Rev Jones, fY, °f Ohriatchurch, will preach at Primitive Church on Sunday next, and attend Social Tea Monday evening. All Invited. 6 19 WANIEO immediately for 'Dreßßr making department — Good Skirt aod Body Hands. None else need app'y. '. Asdbbw Orb. 6 18 ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises ia Cameron street, next Poßt Office. "TTT ANTED KNOWN— Good Accom- W modation for Boarders at Mks Grant's. Tancred Street, East, near Me Geo. Jameson's residence. 6 1 "1 1 /"ANTED— Bayew for Aahburton YV Bankets, from 10a Gd, at the Diaaolntion Sale. Ork aku Aloobk 's . WANTED Kaowo — DrewuiKkinp, superior stylo and fit at reduced price during Bale. Orr and Alorn's. 1 17 ANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery VV Sale just started, tho last but least m prices — H. O. BKGE&B, Melford House ANTED KNOWN-That R. Lan- oaster is a Cash Buyer of Bough Fat and Tallow m large or small quan- tities. WANTED KNOWN-The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o,— H. C. Segers, Melford House. •=• riT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed V V Suits, ftom 6b 6d. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and Aioork's. TI7ANTED known that HAVES & CO. * * have Large Stocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements m this paper. WANTED known— l have jast opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tabored Street, opposite Aroade. T \ FANTED the Pubiio to look out for VV the Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine, A great success and no puff Washing no more trouble. Samdel Hardley, Inventor, East Street, Ashburtoih 4 310 ANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3b lid, Black Alpaca 4*d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is 6d dozen, Kid Gloves Cd, White Moleskin la.— H. C. Segebs, Mel- ford Houee.



■■■'■ " ■•■■.■ f;^^^ ; v ■; ■" To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST.STKEET SOUTH, ASHBXJETOIf. 814 Public Notices' Public Notice?. ! K EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, moths, bedtlss, and all PlaS* O«a r^'heoi*T7O Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic XT lUclotS VJ UOtsl VG* animala. In exterminating boetlen tho — - suoceos of this powder ia extraordinary. AUft Teas for Strength, Richness, and tis perfectly oloan m application. \J Full, Natural- flavoured Liquor have •he article yon purohasb !a KEATING I^ no equal, and bear the Highest Public Imitations are noxious and ineffoctua) Reputation for Superiority and Lasting Sold m tlni, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deach, by Properties. ,We therefore feel confident chemists. 1. than aoy spurious nostrum would be quite 1 out of place m order to bring our high- j AND class Teas into repute, oh our practical 1 knowledge m Handling,, and efficiency m 5^ /SiS^T^t/ CJ Coupling their different Properties when S /fiftsZifl W Blending, is,, we think, a eufficlent *+3 " guarantee for their ever increasing >v| P^ 1 demand and prominence over the Law- ' O S^i%<L Class I'eas which require special induce- •" Z-^K^A^ X ments to Effect their Sale, and bo p i '^ distasteful to the "Public. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, TTAYFS Si" CO GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. mgl gf PNDfBQ '* HAVE taken those Central and Con- __ ___ _ . M yenient Premises m Tancred Street, TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meechj, . DISTRIOP. and will carry on the above businesses m *"—"" all Branches. MISS MORRJSON Furniture Re-oovered, Polished, and re- (Lite with Messrs JViedlander Bros and .paired promptly, and at very reasonable Mr H. 07 Segers) and *»"*»• • . MISS [HOLLOWAY trnutimT.w «*T7n«% n ••»«%« ..A (^ or • consldtrable term with Meaers VENETIAN BLINDS MADS TO Hobday and Co., of Ohristohntoh) ORDER. rTAVE. at the request of numerous AJL patrons, decided upon entering £*s/731»&\ into business ai DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this obi dot havo taken premises D.iwilii!iß m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr •» » Chapman's, painter, 534 All orders received will be • promptly "" ' executed under our personal supervision, HVTTr*"YX;r T~l>t~\r\-r?~Gs which will be a 1 sufficient guarantee that .IN Hi W Jt>VJ^±VO Fit, Finioh and Fashion will be all that NEW SUBPLOT OF BOOKS. arranged to meet the tr t -rrT-rTrvrv o nr\ approval of customers. Terms— Prompt Ja. J. WUUJJ & t/U., upon execution of orders. STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH S „T ~ _ „ OHJEHSTCHTIRPH MISSES AND FBIEDLANDEKB' BUILDINOS, MOBRISON & HOLLOWAY, .feBHBtJRTON. DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STRE«T, ASBBT7RTON, WE reieive from London publißhin " . Opposite Mr Onapman's, Painter. firms regular shipments of from 4 320 16 to 20 cases monthly by the direo " ■-• steamers. The reading public are respectfully QTHRAPE CTfIDAPC invited to inspect our large and varied V 1 UnftUl-i O I UflnUCi Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. STfIRARF As we buy for cash and buy largely, v ■ wiifiMfci \re are allowed extra discounts, and are -»-«.«-. w „.„„ -n^^V ™ n » r , «« m a position to give exceptional advan- W SnS^^PA^^ lages to our custon^rs, and a libera » » QUANTITY OF GRAIN; discount on parcelcT and to Library XT n «T „ i Committees. NO VERMIN, H. J. WOOD & UO. „ „, -?, „ Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and H. MATSON & CO., Stationers, * ASHBURTON. CHRISTOHUROH & ASHBURTON. • ~ ACCOUNT" BOOKS W E ARB OASH PUROHABEK In every variety of size and style of 0F ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger 1^71% 4- extra super handmade, full calf, double W JJICRiD JRasßia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. fv j A very Large Stock always kept, and any vloitJS style and size made to oxder. t> i Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers JDcIIjLGV m any quantity. .j Commercial and General Stationery and *r» *~ «vdry de&orijpttoHi of Staiion«fh' SsJuticlttea, Xiy GOx&SS Commercial Note and Letter Papers by the case or packet — an assortment of TT TVTATQATCT Sr n/\ ever 3000 reams m Btock. n - MAIbUJN & CU O Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 ABHBURTpy. m stock m Christchurch. ~~ " "" mm ~~— *———**** re a mr 6 S aßu!edFootap ~ OTOrBSO Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' fjnfhind J&/» various weights, by the bale or ream- ViUllUllgj flll/i beat value m New Zealand. — — School Exercise Books— over 100 gross A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR assorted m stock. School Slateß, Copy XX EVERYONE. Booka, and School Requiaitea. — — ruled and headed "This HAVES & CO. FTJBSOBIBBBE WANTED navln^ T # a *?T BA ? K^ UET For Illustrated London News, Sporting STOCK to the tune of and Dramatic News, Scientific American, O/^AA Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, 3i/OV/V/ Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, And many of these Goods are marked at Punch, Home Newß,_ European Mail, Bow LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Bells.— We deliver m town immediately Our determination is on arrival, and we post to subscribers m TO CLEAR all parts of the country without delay. : H.J.WOOD&CCX Stationers' Hall^ 240, .High street, TX7ANTED KNOWN. -Andrew Orr A a fS-K 0 ?^,,. VV announces that he has just scoured And at Fnedlanders' BuUdmgß, the services of a Firet-class Dressmaker AbBBUKION who i, as befen accustomed to jDity Trade, — — — — . and whose style and fitting is all that can be desired. TRY KIRIPATRICK'S OTW rt « TXTAISTED KNOWN.-That the Great NE W SEASON'S VV Jubilee Sale is now going on at Andrew Orr'e. JAM. — . XXf 'ANTED KNOWIV. —That Long QPCTTAT TVT/-\a*TA-ii-» Curtains at 3a lid, Brussels Oarpetß SFIiCIAL, NOTICE. 3s lid, Tapestry 2s 6d, .Bearth Rugß 2b T-r-iTJTrDArnTiTn^"-^^™ 6d » Oil Cloths greatly reduced at the XT IR S^ TRICK S, NEW SEASON'S Jubilee Sale at Andrew Orr'o. XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled with/n a few hours after the fruit has been — ~~ ' ' gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. "TTTANTED KNOWN. — Jueft opened irn»Tr'DATT>Tnir'e kit.™ « silk Plushes, Satinet Silks, rSii KPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S Astricans, m all colors at Greatly Reduced JAM is the moat dehciouß preserve m Prices at the Jubilee Sale. the market. . Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and —■ — — .— infen brands Jam, the regains of old BtOCk, Which mUBt bo SOld "nf any «rin« but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S Sw W ANTED KNOWN.-A Large Stx>ck SEASON JAM, and see thrtvoueet it of Ladiea', Gents, and Children's • j b "• Boots and Shoes at your own prices' j THE BEST IS AIRWAYS THE Ladieß ' Boots 4b 9d to 5s 9d ; Chfidron's CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season Bootfl frOIH ls "~ The Jubsleo Sale > Andrew- am i the beßt.| "* Orr. AUIION 5 rTT ANTED KNOWN.— That Aahbpr- Nono is genuine unless our name is » V ton Made Blankets are now being stamped on each tin, and has our Bold ** lls 6d and 16a 6d at the Great registered TW-* Mark "Lord Nelson 1 Jubilee Sale, sn the label. ■"■■« ■"■• •■"• ■•» »- ■ ■ ■ «• ■>•■ % S, JEQrkpatrick & Co, t\7" ant ed known.- That Cents' VV Snits made to measure from MA"NFFA f ir FTTPT?"Da Ashburton Tweed for £3 7a 6d. You 1 , can 1 WAi^ '^ Al/1 U JiMCB, Belect your own Toilor. -Andrew Orr.. 1 EISON £fZ,



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MRS PAULING haa REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Qrebn Lane, Hahpstead. 1 45 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING; MISS OHALKLAN desires to intimate to her friends, patrona, and the public generally that she has Commenced Basineaa, and ia now prepared to execute all Orders m Dress and* Mantle making. . latest Slyle and Fit Guaranteed. .ddress—Burnett street East. 5 63 MRS MAN HIRE, Sauhders' Bdildings. FASCY GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladles' and Children's . Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection. Note the address — SAUJSDERS' BUILDINGS, Oppoaite Railway Station; (EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? ■ T HB :NEr SL QOODS - poR THE WINTER SEASON ASK. NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THB LABGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THB TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterna m Men'n, Youths', and Boya''olothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men's and Boya Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Veßta manufactured of New Zealand Tweede. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvereoftts, Waterproof Coats and Leggings iv great variety Hatß, comprising every new stylft worn OhiWron's Jersey Suits, Child/-:. 3 Men- of- War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarve&t Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli ; Bees fhe celebrated WEKTHEIM ShYING MACHINE. Time PaymeaVa. N,J« CLOTHING FACTOnY, East Stbikt. A. Harrison. r— - 1 i 1,, n , Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE 1 AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ahart — Horses, Cattle, Piga, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE- Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Pa'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country aa required, and most liberal termß arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, 81 Advances made instantly on Good 8 5 delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agttt for the Norwich Union Fire In- r Balance Company, £ Immtl Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA ALFRED HABRJSON,