RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbaikb Arrive at Ashbdbtos — From Ohrist huroh ana the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .35 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timoru, 0.45 a.m. From Duneain ana South, 5.2.7 .m. (express). From Mount Somers, ' 10.6 ' Trains Leave Ashbtjbton— For Christ* Church ana North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., ana 6.87 p.m. (express). For Duneain ana South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

From and after the 80th November, 1886, the erms ol Subscription to this journal will be b follows, viz. : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE : Per Quarter.. 6b 6a, by posi, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6a, by post, 18b 6d  Year .. 2is Oa by post, 37b Od it booked: Per Quarter.. 7s 6a, by poßt, 10a 3d „ Half-year 15b oa, by post, 21* 6a  Year .. 80s oa, by post, 48s oa ¥irth, Matriage, ana Death Notices, if pai£ : iat the time of insertion, 2b 6d eaoh ,i te i tmay bo sent as payment) ; if bookea, 8 eaob. Announcements of Births, Deaths ana Marriages sent for publication from the country districts, require to be verified by the Bigna tare of the person send'ng the notice.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails done at the Anhburton Pont Office follows :— For OhrUriohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertaey Rakala, &c, »* 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily! For Dunedin,Tlnwald, Window, Hinda, Ooldßtrewn, Rangltata, Orarl, Winchester, «nd Gerflldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 mi. and .30 p.m Tor Tlmani and South,! at 10 a.m., and ■'" p,m., dally For Greenßtreet and Ashburton Forks, Weanesdayn and Saturdays, at 10.30 a. For Wakanul, Elgin, Soavlew, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and **«rdays, at 6.30 a. dp. For tfount Somers, daily at p.m For Mayfield and Ruapnna, o Mon itvi and Thursdays a* 430 p.m. For Afthton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. . For FlemlDgton, on Mondays, Wedneo <»ye, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlandß, on Tneadays and Fri at 10.30 mb.

Malls arrive ftt the Ashburton Post ffire— . '

/Rom OhrlstcKuroh and Rakala at 10.16 k .m, 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertaey &o. at 10.15 t, and ,85 p. m. euily. From DAuedln ***d Intermediate places

5.3? i\m daily, a* row Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenstreetand Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, «nd Saturdays, at sp. m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 • mi,

From Mayfield and Buapuna, on Wed ' lesdayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl ' at 2.30 p.m. • From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thun> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1887. HOLDING OF PUBLIC HOUSES BY BREWERS.

A Bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives by Mr Fisher, one, of the Wellington to prohibit the holding of public houses by brewers. It is extremely unlikely that the Bill will become law, this aession at any rate, but a tesume of it 9 provisions^. may be interesting. The Bill is a short one containing only four clauses, the first of which is, of coarse, devoted to setting forth the short title of the measure. The second clause provides that the terra "brewer" shall have the meaning given to it m the Beer Duty Act, 1880. Clause 3 enacts as follows: — It shall not be lawful from and afterithe period of the, coming into operation of this Act for any brewer tojown or acquire, or have any estate or interest of whatsoever nature, whether, at law or m equity, m any premises m respect whereof a publican's license has been or shall hereafter be issued; nor shall it be lawful after the said period for any brewer to own or acquire any estate or interest, whether at law or m equity, m any personal property m or upon any premises is respect whereof a publican's license has been or hereafter shall be issued ; provided always that, so far as concerns any premises or property as .aforesaid or any estate or interest therein which shall after the said period come to or vest m any brewer by will or intestacy, the pro visions hereinbefore contained shall only apply where rsuch brewer fails to dispose of such premises or properly^ or bis estate or interest therein, within a certain period from the time when by will or intestacy he became entitled thereto. The fourth and last clause of the Act provides that every conveyance or other instrument of whatsoever nature, except a will as hereiubefoie provided, purporting to convey any such premises to or to otherwise ass ra to or to create m any brewer, or any person or persons m trust for any brewer, any such estate or interest as aforesaid, shall be absolutely null and void. We notice that the Christchurch Licensed Victuallers Association has protested against the Bill being passed on the score of its not being called for, but as we have before stated it is very unlikely that the Bill will be con sidered this session) its probable fate being similar to thnt of a great many other measures which have been brought down.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In his annual report on the New Zealand Forces Major-General the Hon Sir George S. Whittnore makes the following short but complimentary reference to the two Ashburtoß corps :•—" Ashburton, 18th November, 1886. — Present, 94 ; absent, 15. I had not in* speoted this station before. One corps was almOßt perfect. The other, an honorary corps, was also fairly good. The attendance was good. Tbe two corps moved well together.' 1

The first of a series of Bocial gatherings will be given by the Ashburton Guards m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening, the proceeds of which will be devoted to a fund for defray ing tho cost of the new badges lately pro cured by the company. Wt understand that an enjoyable programme has been prepared for to-night,. and we hope to see a full house,

The business at the R.M. Court this morn ing was oon&ned to two cftil cases :— -Mount Somers Road Board v. Ryan. Claim £2 10s 2d for rates. Judgment by default for the amount claimed and costa. — Bayli3 and Co. v. E. W. Clayton. Claim £5 la 2d. Mr Outhbertson for plaintiff. Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs.

Collections will be made next Sunday Whit Sunday, at St Stephen's Churoh, and throughout the diocese of Christohuroh for the Melanesian Mission. Excellent work id being done by the Mission* the staff of whioh now oonsista of eight Euro* pean and seven Native clergy, two European laymen and no loss tean 156 Nativa male teachers, who are instructing 1977 scholars m 69 eohools. The Mission deserves the sup port whioh no doubt it will receive through out (he diocese on Sunday. Members of St Stephen's congregation are reminded that subscriptions through envelopes go to the general expenses of the parish. It is there* foro hoped that additional oontributions will be made for the Mission.

Keatinq'b Cough Lozenges oures coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, medical testimony states that no other medioine is so effectual m the cure el Jhese dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensurea rest. For relieving didoulty of breathing they are invaluable. They eon jtain no opium nor an/ violent drug. Sold by !«U Chemists, m Tine, U XJd, a d $ 9d each

The " Gazette " notifies that Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 20th, 21st, and 22nd days of June, will be observed as general holidays m. all departments of the publio service of New Zealand, m honor of the com pletion of the fiftieth year of Her Majesty's reign.

The Queen's Birthday fixture m connection with the Ashburton hounds proved a very en joyable one. Several short runs were obtained during the early part of the afternoon on the Lagmhor Estate, near Tinwcld, but eaoh time the hares made for the river bed and the hounds had to be whipped of! and were even tually taken to the favorite spot, where the Mount Somers line crosses the Maronan road. Almost immediately a fino hare was found, which dodged about some of the paddocks to wards Maronan, after a fine run of about six miles. The jumps were big and were only negotiated by a comparitively smalt portion of the 80 mounted persons out. A great muster of traps were also to'be seen along the roads. The weather was all that could be desired and should the Olub be as fortunate with the rest of their fixtures as this, some very pleasant days' sport may be looked for daring the winter.

One of the items by the San Franoisoo mail is as follows :— A new " plunger " named Benson has made his appearance m the English raoing world. He embarked m business with a fortune of £600,000. Benson laid £1400 to £80 twice on the Hungarian, when the latter was beaten at Sandow. Oan this be the same Benson who embarked ia a brief sporting career m the colony a few months ago ?

A well attended meeting of the Jubilee Committee was held m the County Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, Mr O. J. Harper oooupying the chair. A disoussion took place as to tha best means for getting m subscriptions from the various portions of the district m a systematic manner, and several influential Sub-Committees never appointed to oarry this out. It was here ddoided to have the celebration held over if possible on a day before that m Chrißtchurch, bo as not to clash with the Jubilee arrangements there. A meeting of the trades was also arranged for on the motion of Mr O. Boid, to arrange details of procession of various trades on ttse Jubilee day. After several routine matterß had been discussed, and a number of other names added to the Committee, and the Seoretary instructed as to forwarding these gentlemen subscription lists, tbe Committee adjourned till Tuesday next, at 2 o'clook.

A letter from Mr Field, surveyor on the Waimarino land m the Upper Wanganui district, dated Bth May, states that steam is rolling out of Ngaruahoe like a great fleece of wool, and that from Ruapehu there is a great oolumn of unmistkeable steam. Eiohard Dwyer, aged 72, recently admitted to the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum, told the Committee a striking story of the vioissitudea of life. Twenty years ago he *as a passenger by the ill-fated steamer London, wbioh foundered m the Bay ot Bisoay. He was one of the survivors, but he loafc his wife and two daughters, £11,000 m money, and cargo worth £250. He never prospered after, although ho worked hard. He stood before the Com mittee aged, infirm, entirely destitute, and alone, and the members considering the case a very pitiful one, at once granted the Bhelter he craved.

Anybody who takos the trouble to turn over the pagOß of the new edition of Sir Bernard Barke's " Peerage " (saya tho " World ") may Bee for himself how little fitted to afoot the " popular (imagination " our existing aristo cracy has already become. Of the whole number of 610 peern and peeressea m their own right whose names are therein enume rated no fewer than 419 bear titles which have been oreated since the accession of George 111. Of these five dukedoms, three marquisates, 2G earldoms, 14 viscounties, and 118 baronies are the creations of the Queen, while a hOßfc of other peerages oreated by her m the half century she has reigned have become extinot.

Not to mention promotions m the peerage

and peerages of the United Kingdom conferred on Scotch and Irish peers, no fewer than 84 oommoners have been raised to the peerage at the iQEtance of Mr Gladstone alone, against 37 at the instance of Lord Beaconsfleld and Lord Salisbury.

A disgraceful scene occurred m the House

at Sydney the other day . between Mr M'Elhone and Mr Toohey. The former was the aggressor, as when Mr Toohey rose to complain about something having reference to the duties, Mr Elhone said, " Don't mind him ; he is drunk, with hia own tanglefoot."

Mr Toohey retorted : " You are a low blaok guard," Than Baid Mr M'Elhono : '■ You are

a low Fenian and a dynamiter. " The Speaker commented on the disgraceful words nttevod, and called on Mr M'Elhone to withdraw and

apologise. This he declined to do, and reite rated the expression. The Speaker wob powerless, and said he considered it a q&se m wbioh the leader of the Houbo should take action. Sir H. Farkes thought that Mr Toohey should be first dealt with, but the Speaker said he had only heard Mr M'Elhone. Eventually both members apologised, but Mr

M'Elhone did so very reluctantly. Sir Henry Parkes was greatly blamed for not upholding the Chair. A Frenchman has found means to restore the life-like expression to tbe eyes of dead persons. He places a few drops of glyot-rine and water m the oornor of the eyeß and the effect is said to be startling, so life-like do the eyes beoome.

Wells' Haib Balsmi. — If gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, eoftens end beautifies. No oil nor grease. A tonic restorative. Stops hair coming out ; strengthens, cleanses, heals scalp. Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Renewer » restores health and vigor, oures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., Agents, Ohrietchuroh,

NEW ZEALAND TINNED AND FKOZEN MEAT

Correspondence haa been laid on the table of tba House of Representativer m reference to the supply of tinned and frozen meat to the Imperial troops m England. Bir Dillon B.eU has been m correspondence with the Admiralty and War Office en tho subjaot, and the Admiralty state tl at salt beef from New Zsaland wn tried, but the result was not satisfactory, inas much as two samples wero condemned as unfit for human food and sold to soap-boilers. New Zealand woods are unfit for being used for salt meat casks, and Ijsldes, an attempt to obtain tenders at Danedln, Chrietchuroh and Napier, failed. It appears the War Office require only about 60,0001 bof oanned meat, and at present they reoeiye this at a prloa under 50s f3r owt, the cor? tractors guaranteeing the meat to keep Bound for two yeara. A» to the matter of supplying the War Office with frozen mntton, it appears that a Btrong prejudice exists against its use, although it ia oerlain that large quantities are actually sup plied ; bat the War Offioe will probably have this latter matter arranged. The consumption of preserved beef m the navy (a only #)O,pOOlbs, and of mutton 150,0001138 or lew than the 2b'oth part of theannn^l importation of frozen Bheep. The whole tenor of the correspondence shows that the matter is one whioh most bo left tp private enterprise,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[kEUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

A THEATRE BURNT.

Paris, May 26.

During the performance of "Mig non," at the Opera Comique last night, a fire broke out m the theatre, and the building was burnt to the ground. The audience succeeded m escaping, but twenty of the performers lost their lives.

CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

London, May 25.

The Orient and P. and O. Companies are expected to accept the final offers of the Post Office regarding the Aus tralian mail service,' but they are delay ing their replies thereto, pending the ratification of the Indian mail contract by the Imperial Parliament.

DEFECTIVE WEAPONS.

The Royal Commission appointed to enquire into the method, m vogue for making and testing defensive weapons have furnished their report. They de^ clare that the systems are radically faulty, but that the charges of corrup tion against the officials are unfounded. That wholesale defects m the construc tion of weapons were proved to exist ; also that there had been incessant blundering and a gross waste of public money. The weapons which had been adopted by the Government were found to be practically useless. The Com mission recommend the appointment of a technical supervisor to act m con junction with the Board of Advice.

THE POPE AND ITALY.

The Pope has published a letter, m which he refers to the strained relations between the Vatican and Italy. His Holiness has expressed his earnest desire for a reconciliation, and main tains that personal liberty would not injury Italy, while it would greatly contribute to the prosperity of the Papacy.

THE LONDON CORPORATION,

The repoit of the Select Committee appointed to enquire into the charges of corruption against the corporation of London shows that nearly twenty thousand pounds were expended m efforts to mislead Parliament as to the state of public feeling respecting the City ot London Local Government Bill. Mr Bradlaugh has given notice of a motion condemning the corporation for being* guilty of such gross corruption} aud also that their conduct deserves the severest reprobation.

A USTRALIAN.

[kEUTBR's TELEGRAMS - COPYRIGHT.]

THE CHINESE COMMISSION.

Mblu &TRNK, May 26. The Chine se Commissioners arrived from Sydney to-day, and held a recep tion this afternoon.

THE JUBILEE IN VICTORIA.

Arrangemenls for the celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee luve been com pleted. On the 20th June a naval and military review will take place. In the evening a naval and military tourna ment takes place m the Exhibition buildings. On the srst the Governor holds a levee, the Mayor of Melbourne gives a luncheon at the Town Hall, and the city will be illuminated m the evening. On the 22nd, the Governor will give a fancy dress ball, to which 3000 people will be invited. The cele bration will conclude with a State con cert m the Exhibition Building on the 23rd.

CORN EXCHANGE

The following is the Corn Exohange report for the week ending Friday, 27th inst .—

A fair amount of business (principally from store parcels) has been transacted daring the past week. Several large lines of wheat have been taken for ship ment and other orders are on hand for execution, Sydney advices for potatoes are not at all reassuring to shippers, consequently the local market is com* parattvely at a standstill. Wheat has a hardening tendency, but m the face of the large bulk held m store the rise most naturally be very slow. We quote Tnsoan and Pearl (prime) at 3s 03; Hunters, 3s 53, with second quality vary ing from 3s 2d to 3s 4d ; whole chicken wheat is firm at 3s, and broken at 2s 9i to 2i lid.

Oats. — Short heavy descriptions have slightly improved m value, and are now firm at la 9Ad for heavy feed, while milling are wanted at la lOd ; long and inferior sorts are offering plentifully at Is 7d to 1h Bi, with moderate business transpiring.

Barley. — After operating freely last week, maltsters have not been bo keen, bat any prime lines are taken at fall value, viz , 4* ; mediae quality com mands 3i 6d to 3s 9J, and feed at 2a 3d to 2s 4d.

Beans are nearly all oat of Growers' hand's and are worth 2a lid to 3^ Id.

Fjias — Prussian Blues, true to name, nro quiet at 3a 2d to 3a 41 ; feed are worth 2s 8d to 2s lOd,

Grass seed. —The values are nominally the same as last quotations, with but few transactions.

Potatoes have plenty of sellers at 25s to 26s at country stations, but bay era deoline to speoulate at these. figures un less for actual orders on haud; The majority of farmers are pitting m the hopes of an improved demand later m the season.

Daihy Pkoduor.— -Batter has a fair enquiry, and up to 8d has been paid for prime tab of approved makei. Oheesi is very qutet at 5 1 for loaf, and 3§d to 4d for large and medium sizes. ~

The above prices are those paid to farmers and for delivery f.o.b. LytteltoD, sacks extra.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday, May 26.

ADJOURNED AGAIN.

The Council met at 2.40 p.m., but ad journed again after a few minutes without transacting business.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday, May 19.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. "etSNERAL BUSINESS SUSPEND B».

The Premier informed the House that owing to the no-confidence motion then pending, the Government did not feel called upon to reply to questions or tran saot any other business till the motion was disposed of. RESUMED FINANCIAL DEB AT B. Mr Maoarthar resumed the debate on Major Atkinson's amendment. He said that under the present Government the taxes had increased, also the expenditure m every Department. He considered that the Flnanoial Statement had been brought down before the Representation Bill was disposed of In order to create confusion, bui the result of snoh o nraaion must rest on the shoulders of the Govern ment. It was incumbent on the Govern i ment to Bee the Representation BUI passed through all its stages before the House j.dlssolvbcl. He denied the savings rete rad to by the Treasurer were real sitings, and as to the Bpeolal settlement scheme he considered it would be a failure. Members should assist m re trenchment, and Government] before xeduoing the salaries of the Oivil Servants should have oommvnoed with their own salaries. The whole of the Financial Statement he oonslderad an electioneering programme. The Property tax proposals were inequitable, and would result m driving capitalists from the colony. He oondemned the policy of of the Govern ment relative to the North Island Trunk Railway, and ridiculed the idea that the line would be completed la 1890. He considered that the Ministry had been un satisfactory to the country. Mr Dargavillo said that the principal objection to the financial proposals was the graduated Property Tax, Jmt he pointed out that Major Atkinson 'waa the author of that policy. He denied that the previous Go7ernment had effected re trenchment, and were they to regain office, he doubted their sinoarity to do so. The prlnoipal objections to the tariff vnere made by the Chambers of Commerce who represented the importers, but the coun try endorsed the Treasurer's proposals. The overthrow of the Government waß desired by throe classes, viz , the Free traders, the friends of the Oivll servants, and the so-called land sharks. He favored the special settlement soheme, and eulogised the Government for in augurating it. He thought the tariff would be acceptable to the colony, and that a polloy of Protection would induce prosperity. The alternative proposals of the opponents of the Government wore taxes on tea and sugar, and an attempt to reduoe the Education Vote,

Mr Montgomery said the saving of £65,000 on railways was doe to a great, blander m oTer-BBtimating the traffic by £157,000 The other savings olaimed by the Treasurer were no savings at all. The real deficiency that existed was £192,000, not £92.000 as slated by the Treasurer. If In 1884 the late Treasurer had had the windfall of £104,000 which had now aoctned he would not have had a deficiency of £150,000. There would there fore have been a deficit this year of abont £220 000 only for this windfall. The remedy proposed by the Treasurer was to paBH tha Customs Duties Bill, to in crease taxation by £186 000, 'o increase the Property Tax by £76,000, and to borrow to assist the Land fand. But he (Mr Montgomery) thought the country could not stand such a heavy burden of taxation as was proposed by Ihe Treasurer, The Treasurer hlmsolf had eald that the codt of living had been reduced 25 per cent, If that were so he should have proposed a likb reduotion of Ministers' own salaries instead cf 7£ per cent as pro* posed m the Financial Statement. He intended to vote for the amendment.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment, The House resumed at 7-30.

Mr Montgomery continued. He con sidered that the House could plaoe no dependence on the Treasurer's promises of retrenchment, and they even now asked to put on what was equivalent to £280,000 additional taxation. He voted for the amendment, not on parly grounds, but m order to allow an appeal to be made to the country.

Mr Pyke thought the true object for which the tariff was brought down had been rightly desoribed m a number of ways. One was to ralie more revenue, another to effect retrenchment, and another to encourage industries. A Pro tective policy would ruin the colony, and continued interference with the torifl would injure commerce. Retrenchment could be effected m various Departments of the public eerrlco, bat he objected to an Income tax on Civil Serv ants. Heavy taxation was ruinous to the oolony, and he pointed out many wayß m whioh re trenchment might be effected.

Mr W. F. Buckland condemned the administration of Government.

Mr ffur&thonae could not believe that New Zealand was to be made more prosperous by increasing the already heavy duties, and quoted various Inatanoes of projected Industries which had failed or died out. He had come pledged to resist any inorease of taxation, and waß therefore bound to oppose the Tariff Bill, bat he had not loafc confidence m the Government as administrators. He ad* roitted that members usually ( hough t that retrenchment shou'd be made m anyone's district bat their own. He consideied that savlnga might be tffucted m working railways, higher education, the Native Department, and other luxuries.

Mr G&rriok oomplained that Govern ment had made no earnest attempt at re trenchment despite the heavy deficit, which wri really £298,000, not £92,000. Even when the number of members had Men reduoed to 71 the eoonomy thus effected was not allowed to be preserved. Honorariums conld well be reduced, but there was a growing class of politicians to whom the money web all In all, and they would not allow it. He strongly urged tbafc they should begin with themselves. As to the tariff it wai made up on protec tive dntloß, and he quoted many illustra tions of their ill eff ots. Ho was sorry Government had oboßon to take their stand on this BUI, because he believed them to be as capable and honeßt as an> men win oould be found to replace them, The prim l^la .of t ration should be to levy it where it wa3 most equally distri buted and most readily collected. He. did not eeß why there should be any exemption from the Property Tax. The great remedy for the financial situation was honest retrenchment.

Mr Smith s»ld they had to consider who was to succeed the Government. If they left It was olear the polioy of the Opposition would bo to pat taxation on the working classes. He reviewed the notions of the Government In favorable contrast to the performances of their op ponents, dwelling particularly on the way m whioh the settlement of the country had progressed under their auspices. It was no use thinking of retrenchment when it was well known everyono and each district was unfavorable to It when It affaofcod him or them personally. If a good eoheme could be adopted no doubt it would be the proper course to pursue. Sir Julius Yogel moved tho adjourn ment of the debate ano] the House ad journod aU245».

"BLACKBIRD" CATCHING

H M.S. Opal returned to Sydney recently from the New Hebrides, via Brisbane. When at Bosanq^et, one of the Hebrides group, It «?as reported that a brig named the Allero, belonging to Honolulu, and commanded by Captain Phillips, had ben blaokblrd oatohlng among the hlnnds. The offioers of the Opal instituted Inquiries, and the vessel proceeded m Bearch of tho alleged slaver, which had Bailed for Honolulu. Several of the crew of the brig were found at '" Havarmah harbor. The m«n stated that ' they had been dksoharged from the vessel without any apparent reaion,' and 'that" she had sailed for Honolulu with a foil oargo of "niggers." The cook of the ' brig, a naive of France, wai) 'the . men alleged, marooned. The sailors, also allege that Oaptalu Phillips, of the Allero, had taken the natives by force on board the veesel, and had illtreated them if they refused. One of the men said that he saw 10 natives taken by violent means from Boko Boko— five of these were girls, Another of the men alleges that at Ambryra the natives, m their canoei, f were ordered to go on board the b?lg under a threat of being shot. One; native girl tried to eßcape, but was secured, and the canoes were then Bank* These statements were made by the men to the offioers of the Opal on board that vessel. The matter has been reported to Rear-admiral Fairfax, who will enqulr* loto the oiroomntanoes of the oase. -

THE ACCIDENT AT THE WALLSEND MINE

Gbetmouth, May 28. r The Inquiry Into the WtHrond mfaa accident re-opened to-day before Major Keddell. Inspector Binns appeared foe the Government, Mr Jones for the miners* and filr Kitobingham for the minis owners: The only witness examined war Jamei Dunn, miner, who was working bslow at the time of the explosion. H*» said Elliott, the overman, triad the plica Duna was working m. Before firing hll shot Elliott pat hia olavy lamp into the) cutting, and said, " I thl<cik she's dear," meaning clear of gas. Witness remarked* "It I* the firat time I hare ever seen gas tried with a ' olavy, 1 and I would rather you would takb my Davy." Elliott, how* ever, declined to do so. The roof wai making gas all the way, bat Elliott did not try if there was ; gaa m the holes In the roof. Elliott fired the shot prepared by witness with fuse. While sitting down they heard the shot go off, and the ex* nlcstoD. Elliott aaid r ". What is that.' 1 , Witness said, "She has fired; she's there/ meaning the gas. Witnc33 rolled over on his h<tnds and knees, and oovered hit face with his hands. Thinking the gan had gone over him he got np, intending to mike for the stenton > when the gas caught him and knocked him against the roof of the drive, and he fell on his baok. Ha got out to the flat sheet, bat was burnt severely over the neck, head, and both hands and one hip. He had a | severe contusion on the head, and wh blind for five days. He had been coal* mining for twenty years. He had worked m mines where the miners were ordered oat when the gaa was present, The fire* men would drive the gaa out and then fire the shot. They did not do this la the Wallaend mine. Elliott ;llt.?}the faro with an open light — it Is the usual prac tice fn the Wallsand mine; After fur -1 ther evidence the enquiry was adjourned till to-morrow morning.

NEWS BY THE 'FRISCO MAIL.

The Maraposa with the San Francisoo mail arrived at Auoklaud yesterday. -She brings the folio wine; budget of news:—

GENERAL SUMMARY,

Fxtenslva pension frauds hare been' < tinezrthed m London. The names of officers who had retired m 1814 and 1820. and of ladle* who had pensions granted them seventy or eighty yenra ago are on the list.

Helen de Rothschild, only daughter of the late Baron Solomon of Paris, Is about be married to Captain Van Swoeier, a young officer m the Belgian army, muoh to th>- indignation of her family. The lady I as a dot of £6,000,C00, The Hounalow gunpowder mills at Houdslow Heath were destroyed by an explosion on M»y 3rd. It ooourred m the milling room. One man was killed, and much carnage was done to property la the vioinlty.

Mr Gladstone m a letter written da May 3rd, excusing his non-attendance at an anti-vaccination meating In London, said he was engaged m opposing the com pulsory Inoculation of the whole Bfltiah nation with the Coeroion Bill.

The " Mark Lane Express," of April 30th, says that indications point to ».. late and poor wheat crop Id England, On April 22nd a free fight occurred at a meating of the Ladles' Liberal Aaeooia* tion, Kensington, m which the furniture of the hall was smashed and pieces used qb weapons, Many persons were Injured, Including two members of the House of Ccmmons. Th© iadieu preaent, anioDg whom was Mra Auhloa DUke, made thew way to a side h»U, whenoe they witnesied the row.

The Germans are training nnstiff* to hunt French outprata m the caee of war, and also falcons and other birda of prey to ohaie oarrier pigeons. Customs offioera throughout Great Britain and Ireland have reoeived strin gent orders to eearoh all vessels arriving from America, China and the Bast, the Government having been warned that explosives have been sent from San Fran* ciflco to ports In the East to be transhipped to England.

GAMBLING SYNDICATE.

A colossal aystem of robbery by means of prepared packs of cards has been dli*-; covered at Casio, Monte Carlo, on Aptll 20th. The proprietors of the tables hare lost largely ; some aocouuta cay to the tone of £40,000 la two months. Other dsapatcheo apeak of the afftir as a arrloua 0 )m.mero'.al ayndlo»te formed to 6ght the t.4b!e3 en a system, O:erka and markers were employed to meoh*ni<nlly ploy all day lor : at the threa rouletto tables, ex actly r i desoribed, and they aatonlahed the "{^ministration " by their Bucceos. V:port3 from Monte Carlo bay some visitors hare b6en m excellent luok of late, and large winnings are reported, An English couple, the husband being n tprct ltfk on April QBth with a profit of £10,000. Thoy had played for amusement. The croupiers Implicated lathe swindle men (lined above were arrested on May sth and tried. One, who deals the cards, wai sentenced to eighteen months, and the other severely reprimanded.

O'BRIEN'S MISSION.

Before sailing from Queenatowu In the Umbra on May Ist fur America Mr William O'Brien, editor of the Dublin "United Irishman," said— "l will speak In the. four prinolpal Canadian cities ; Mon« treal, Quebec, Ottawa, and Toronto. I have no information as to the intention of the Canadian Government. The Cana dians would not tolerata an attempt to refuse me fair play m pleading our people's oause, A warrant of arrest from Lord Landsdotrne will be a more crushing con demnation than any I could pass npon him. Lord Landsdowne was selected as one of the landlords for oar ylng out the first eviction under the plan of campaign beoause he was supposed to be beyond the range of Irish public opinion. I propose to show that oven at so great a distance no man is now exempt from responsi* blllty for the cruel suffering inflicted npon hispoor tenants." Wflbpido, whq was evicted at Lugga,* outre, accompanies O'Brien as a *•' fright* fill example," " *

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 27; 1887.



SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.— Cure of skin Diseases. Inveroargill, N.Z., 3rd of July, 1880. Messrs dander and Sons, Sandhurst : —Gentlemen. — Having suf- fered from eczema (a skin disease whioh is very prevalent m this colony) for about nine yeara, I had consulted numerous medioal men here and m Austra'ia, and had taken arsenio, strychnine, iodide of potassium, etc., internally, and had ueod preparations of zino and lead externally. In fact, I had tried all the remedies known to the faculty, and what between travelling, dqosors' and druggists' bills, had spent a small fortune, almost, if not wholly, without results, except to injure my constitution. During a recent visit to Hokitika, I was recommended to try your Extract Eucalyptus Globulug by a brother who had experienced great benefit from it m alleviating a very severe cold, and no less to my surprise than satisfaction, I found the disease whioh troubled me so long was conquered, and the skin resumed its normal oondition. This was effeoted by the external use of loss than two two-ounces bottles. Sfou are Welcome to make any use you please 1 of this 'tette?, and J. uubsorlbe myself, — YoUrs, etc., Signed John H. Kerr, Mariagej Union Bank of Australia, Limited.— (AdTt.)



Wanted. TTTANTED— % a Young Mon, eitua- vv tion m Office or Store. Address — " Alpha," office of this paper. 5 198 ~\ \ /"ANTED— Bnyers for Ashburlon VV Blankets, from 12s 6d, at the dissolution Salt. Obr and Aloobn's. WANTED Known —^Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduoed price during Bale. Orr and Alcobm's. riT ANTED to clear out—Boya'-Tweed VV Suits, from 5s 63. Mods' Suits, from 21». At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloobn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, the last but least m prices. — H. O. Sbgbrs, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale i.s now on of Drapery, Cloth- jng, Boots, &o. — H. O. Segers, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN— Beat quality Flushes 3s lid, Black Alpuca 4}d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is 6d dozen, Kid Glqvob 6d, White Moleskin Is. — H. 0. Seqers, Mcl- I ford House. W"~ ANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For partioulaia see our advertisements m this paper. WANTED known— l have just opened up a useful assortment of houie- hold Crookery, Ironmongery and Bruah- ware.— James MoGbbgob, Grocer, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN. —That MRS MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, nest Post Office. DRUIDS.--JUNE IST.



-TTTANTED KNOWN.— That Gents W Suits made to measure from mshbuiton Tweed for £3 7a Od. You can j'iwlect your own Tailor.— Andrew Oir.



Public Noticefl. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON. MRS PAULINcThaa REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, 6bebk Lane, Hampstbap. 145 TO THE LADIES fc OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS (HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mesem Hobday and # Co., of Ohriatohmob) HAVE, at the reqaeit of numerous patrons, decided upon enteting Into buaineßS as DRESSMAKERS, etc, and witn this objaafc have Uk«n premises m TANCRED STREET, opposito Mr Chapman's, painter. All Orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a eafficlent guarantee that ! Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that ! oould be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &C, TANCRED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Cnapman'p, Painter. 4 320 STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A L/JIG QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO v"SIIMIN. H. MATSOK & CO., ASBBURTON. WE ARE CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat Oats Barley I Eyegiuss H. MAfsioi & CO., A3HBURTON, Skin Bales. FBII)AT,"I7th MAY. TO FELLMONGIEBS AND OIHERS, rPHE Undersignct" beg to announco that J. they will hold a Salo of SKiN 3at their HORSE BAZAAR, East street, every (second FRIDAY. Tho first Sale will take place on FRIDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m oach week, so as to enable us to advise buyers <>i the quantity for each Sate. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETJBJP. WiLLiAMS, 5*115 * ti'tioneer. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. . HAVES" &rCO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LESS TBAN HALF-PRICE Our determination i& < I TO OLBAB. I I . WANTED KNOWN. —Andrew Orr nnncunces thnt ho hns just secured the services of a Firflt-class Dressmaker who lias been accustomed to City Trade, and w hose style and fitting is all that can be dei sired. V TTTANTED KNOWN.— That the Great " Jubilee Sale is now goiDg on at Androw Orr's Cheap Sale, WANTED KNOWN. —That Long Curtains at 3s lid, Brussels Carpets 1 8s lid, Tapestry 2s 6d, Hearth Bugs 2s 6d, Oil Cloths greatly reduced at the Jubilee Sale at Andiron Orr's. WANTED KNOWN. — Jast opened Silk PJiishos, Satins, SiJkg, Astricans, m all colors at Greatly Reduced Pricoi. at tho Jubilee Sale, il,i. . i i i TIT ANTED KNOWN.— A Large Stock " v of Ladies', Gents, and Children's Boots and Shoes at your own prices ; Tuadioß' Boots 4s 9d to 5s 9d ; Children's Boots from Is.— The Jubilee Sale, Andrew !Orr. WANTED KNOWN.— That Ashbur- ton Made Blankets are now being sold at 13s 6d and 16s 6d at the Great L Jubilee Sale.



NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. "H.. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HTGH 8 CHRISTCHURCH, And .Fbiedlanders' Buildings, ASHBURTON. WE receive from London publiehin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 casea monthly by the diree steamers. The reading public ore 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^re, and a libera discount on parcel^ and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and t Stationers, CHBISTOHUBCH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT" BOOKS In ever}' variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Rusoia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Largo Stock alwnys 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 3,000,0 m stock m Christchurch. ; Cream Laid Ruled Foolßcap— over 350 reams m stock Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bale or ream- be°t 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." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Tho Graphio, 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, CHRISTOHURCH, And at Fricdlftnders' Buildings, ASHBURTON 8 TRY IIRKPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. 1^ IRK PATRICK^ NEW SEASON'S J\_ JAM iB made fr*m 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 fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tho moat delicious preserve m the market. Do not be pewnuded to btry cheap and inferi brands Jam, tho romains of old stock, which must bo sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATPJCK'fc} NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE; BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'B New|Season am i the best. i ! [CAUTION* None is genuino unless our natnojto stamped on each tin, -and has our registered Tratf* Mark "Lord Nelson 1 on the label. S, Kirkpatrick & OoJ ! . MAN7TFACTU£EKS> \



Public Notices' T7* EATING'S POWDER destroys ©th JLV fleas, moths, bedtles, and all insects, whilst quite harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the suocens of this powder is extraordinary, t ia perfectly clean m application, .he artiole you pnrohasb !a KEATlNG'f- imltationß are noxious and Ineffectual Sold m Una, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by chemists. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREHS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), 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



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will affoid great fccUitics for conduotiug our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Seduce our Stock within tho next few weeks. I urge ond liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early a convenient Jto'enable tho Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT^fc COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &a, East and Tancred streots, Ashburton.



A. Harrißon. Alfred Harrison, ADOTIONKER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sfaavf. — Hones, Cattle, Plgn, Proctaco »nd Merchandise. Ag&nt Norwich Union Firs Insurance Company;, Agent for the ftfDTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new cheap. 6eed Sower, by Eaxton and Beatdlo , cheap. Ploughs, Harrowo, and other impl mentis. Obeyieamore Club Tricycle, the be kind made—cheap 3-Horee Dray and Frame, new .- cheap. Double-seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double farrow Plough by Heid an Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggone i good order. Pr low, :;/.: Oil SALE.— Oaten Bhca Chaff i any quantity. 4L?rbd"hlbrison,



Mtss BARRETT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameron Srtsbt Wej/t. "J\yrlSS B4JRRATT having erected a XVJL suitable room for the purpose, is now prepared to receive Pupils m English, Music, French, and Drawing. School wil re-open MONDAY, May 23rd. DRESS AtfD MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her friends, patrons, and the publio generally that sho has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dress and Mantle making, latest Style and Fit Guaranteed, .ddress — Burnett Btreot East. 5 6& MRS MANHIRE, ' Sadndbrb' Buildings, FAN Or GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing ia variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection. Note the address — SAtNSDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station: KEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOB? THB !NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB HOW OFENED OUT The ook ib THB 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. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trouseru and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garinen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings ib yeat variety Hats, comprising every new styh worn Children's Jersey Suits, Childr 4 Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli. .-. 3ogs Wo celebrated WERTHEIM SfciWlNG MACHINE. Time PaymenVa. K7- OLOIHING FACTO* F, East Street