THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails clone at the Auhburton Post Office follows :— For GhrtnMWch wad North at 6 a.m 0.80 ami, and 6 p-in., daily. For Ohertseyßakftia, Ac, at 10.30 ft.m tnd 5 p.m. daily • For Dunedin, Tinwald, Window, Hinds, OoMstream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, Mid Geraldihe, at 10 ».m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 xm. and 4,30 p.m •*lly. for Timani and South, at 10 a.m., and /30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Aihburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 n,m. For WakanuL Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, *d Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. For tfonnt Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thurßteyi, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashion, Waterton and Longbeaoh, 4.30 p.m. daily. a For Flemington, on Monday*, W ednos lays, and Fridayp, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri •t 10.30 ft.m. Malls, arrive ftt the^ Ashburton Post Ace — Jrom Christohuroh and Rakaia at 10.15 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10.15 x and ,35 p.m. daily. From Dunedin •od Intermediate places b.SV daily. f t rojw Temuka an Timarn at 10. 40 a. m p 5.50 p.m daily. From Greenstreet and Aahburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanui, Klßin, Seaview, Sea flald and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, tnd Saturdays, at sp. m. "-"' Tram Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed aesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterfcon, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. Fiom Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flomington on Tuesdays, Thurt> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1887. THE CODULIN MOTH.

In connection with the memorials which at the instance, we believe, of the Canterbury Fruit-growers Associaotin, are now circulating for signature m this and other districts, with a view to the prohibition of the importation of apples and pears into New Zealand, lest the dreaded codlin moth should be intro duced into presently clean districts, it may be interesting to tnte that the moth is already acclimatised not only m Nelson, Taranaki, and at the Thames, but that it has made its appearance at Wanganui, indeed it would appear to have been known, within the borough at least, for something like four years past. At a meeting of fruit-growers held m that town on the 2nd inst, a full report of the proceedings at which is given m the " Chronicle " of the following day's date, it was stated that although the moth was found upon fruit trees grown m the town, it had not yet spread into the country and with a view to, if possible, prevent its doing so, steps were initiated to bring the Act into force. A Mr Brightwell expressed the opinion that the moth bad come into Wanganui m imported fruit,' and stated that "it had attacked peaches and plums as well as pears and apples. Bands, round a tree caught large numbers of them, and he thought put : ing bands on the trees and picking up the fjuit regularly was a good plan." Paris green was also mentioned as a remedy, but the opinion was expressed that people would be prejudiced against the fruit grown by any person known to use this article. Another fruit-grower, a Mr Benefield, " thought that with all the different cures known, they could keep the pest down to a great degree. Thsre were many plans now adopted, such as banding the trees and coating them with tar." He also read a receipt for exterminating the moth by Professor Cook, of New York. It was "by using London purple, which he preferred to Paris green, mixed with water, and squirted ovei the trees, The larvae ate the poison, and it killed I them, and the poison was all washed off by rain, &c, by the time the fruit was ready to eat." — Another gentleman " thought they could find a better cure, as if they used the above cure they could not turn stock or poultry into the orchards, and all would recognise that the poultry were very great friends to the fruit growers." Whether either of the remedies mentioned be the best possible, or whether, as suggested by the last speaker referred to, it is neces sary to look for something still better, there can be no doubt that prevention is infinitely more satisfactory than any method of cure, however unfailing, and complete, and it is exceedingly desir able to keep the moth from being introduced into all those districts which are at present free from it. For once the colony becomes generally regarded *s infected with codlin moth it is to be Feared that New Zealand grown fruit will be tabooed by other countries, and that what now promises to develop into a considerable item of ex port will be almost entirely struck 3ut of the list. It would be a thousand pities that this should be [he case, for it was shown at the meeting sbove referred to that fruit sent Home From New Zealand had, when delivered n sound condition, realised a good 3rice, and the opinion was expressed hat not only may a good market be elied upon m England but, nearer than hat, m America, where people use ruit at every meal. We are glad that he Canterbury fruit-growers, like those >f Wanganui, have taken up the ques ion, and trust that the result of their efforts will be not only to localise the noth pest where it has unfortunately ilready appeared, , and prevent its ipreading or being introduced into )ther districts, but that by the adoption )f remedial measures it may ultimately >c entirely exterminated.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

As many as 250,000 rabbits were killed on one station m New South Wales during tho last quarter of 188 G. It ia proposed to have a national fete day m Australia like the immortal Fourth m the United States, and the 26th of January is suggested as the moat appropriate date. Tho suggestion comes from Melbourne. Dr Leslie Ecoles, tho medical offioer of the 0.8. Tainui may be regarded as the ohampion "globe trotter" of the day. Within Borne thing lees than fourteen months he has made no less than four complete voyages round the world, accomplishing upwards of U2.000 miles of steamer travelling m that period. When worn down and ready to take your bed, American Co. 'a Hop Bitters is what yoU peed to relieve you. Sse

The London Circus will give a performance hia evening. A traction engine of improved manufacture which has been imported to the order of a 3outh Canterbury resident, passed through kshburton last evening. It has been taken by road from Lyttelton to Timaru m oonße luence of the heavy railway charges. At the Government Inspection Parade last night 45 of the Rifles, under Captain Dolman, and 81 of the Guards, under Lisut Brooks, pat m an appearanoe. Major Douglas acting |as Inspecting Officer. The weather did not admit of outdoor manoeuvres, so tho time was usefully oooupied m position drill, eword-bayonet, manual, and firing exeroises, and other work suited to the oapaoity of the drillshed. Before dismissing the men Major Douglas expressed a hope that .there would be a good muster of both corps on Thursday nights when Sergt-Major Hayes would be m attendance for the purpose of smartening them up for camp. He also trusted that every man would make special efforts to be present at the Easter gathering, so that the Ashburton Companies may go m i full strength. We are pleased to observe that Private Alex McDonald, of the Ashburton Rifles, has scoured a prize of £2. m the Otago Matoh at the New Zealand Eiflo Association, at Hills borough, with a soore of 71 points. Tho following is the report of Mr L. B. Wood upon the reoent examination of tho Mount .Somers Sohool : — In compliance with the requeat of the Board I oonduoted a'pro greea examination of the Mount Somers School on February 15. It will be remem bered that at tire annual examination m Jane last most of the pupils failed to pass the standards for which they were presented, and the eohool genera' ly was m an unsatisfactory condition, dae, m my opinion, to two causes : Ist and chiefly, that for some years previously tho sohool had been poorly oonduoted and seoondly that the present master who had then been m charge only a few months had little or no knowledge of elementary school work. The evils whioh arose from those defeote have now, happily, been counteracted as far ac one oould reasonably expect, and the results of the present examination are very promis ing. All the requisite subjects are taught and much of the instruction is very intelligent, Beading and writing are steadily improving, and drawing and science lessons are now dystematioally given. The order and atten tion of the pupils are creditable, the answer ing m oral examination being bright and in telligent. The attendance is good and should it continue so high for another quarter it wil; be necessary to give the master some assis tance— L. B. Wood. • Dr Lynn's agent informß us that hiu prin. Oipal will be unable to appear m Ashburtor. on Saturday next as already announced, bai will show two nights later on, dates to b< given m future advertisements. The •' Broad Arrow " aays : — " We are nol amongst those who think that the personne of our army has deteriorated, but we are with out organisation, and behind the rest of th< world m equipment. Nothing oould wol look blaoker than the political sky does at th< present time. Perhaps six millions of armec men are waiting m Europe for a favorabli moment to fly at one another's throats. Franci is anxious to turn as oat of Egypt. Russia ii eager to attaok us m India. Turkey seei enemies all around her, and does not know t< whom to turn." By a fire at Christohuroh early this morn iag McPherson's sodawater factory wai burned down. The body of a man, oharrec beyond recognition, was found m one of the upper rooms, and it is supposed to be that ol the unfortunate proprietor of the factory MoPhereon waa at one time m business ii Aehburton. "Asmodeus" contributes the followinf amusing paragraph to the New Zealand "Times." Smart and to the point was the response of that telephone operator to the impatient ejaoulation of a Bubsoriber who hac forgotten, for the moment, the number he wanted to be "hitched" on to. He had rung, the ring was answered, and the numbei not ready. " The devil," testily muttered the subscriber hurriedly looking at his Hal for the name and number. The aoute-eared operator heard it, however, and qutok came his reply, " Not on the exchange, sir." The usual monthly meeting of the Soutt Rakaia Sohool Committee was held m the Library on Monday evening. Present — Messrs Hardy (Chairman), Broadbent, Stewart, Cox, Makeig and Oxley. The Master reported that during the month the attendance had fallen owing to sickneßS. A number of the ohildren were suffering from whooping oough, and consequently wero kept away from school. Average for the month, 160.2 ; highest atten dance, 180; No. on roll, 222, The pump was again broken, and sundry other repairs were required. — It was resolved not to repair the pump agsin, but to utilise tho tanks, the water m whioh is perfeotly good. — The Chair man undertook to write to the Board with regard to the gymnasium.— Other routine business having been transacted, the meeting adjourned. The Christohuroh City Council has ap pointed a committee to arrange a publio meet, ing to initiate proceedings with reference to the celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee. The petition to set BBide the Licensing Committee's election at St. Albans was re jected with ooata by the Christohuroh Resi dent Magistrate The* petitioners were the rejeoted temperance candidates, who relied on purely teohnioallobjeotions. Madagascar has beoome so far oivilised aa to borrow £600,000 m France. The Fijian tea orop this season is reported to bo a splendid one. The •• Telegraph" eaya " Hawke'a Bay en joys the greatest prosperity of any distriot m Now Zealand." The "Evening Bell," of the Ist inst., writes:— As showing the number of people at present idlo m the Btroots of Auokland, yesterday the Charitable Aid Board reoeived tenders for the Fever Hospital, and while they were considering them upwards of 250 oarpenters, etc, waited outside the Aroado to hear the result. The Sumner Railway Company sent a de putation to the Ohristohuroh City Council asking approval of a proposal to run a line through the oity along Cashel Street. The oounoil favored utilizing the Corporation line already laid along Worcester Street, but re ferred the matter to the Works Committee. The Ohristohuroh city valuation this year is £218,000, or about £20,000 less than last year. HoliLOWAs'b Ointment and PiliiS.—Travel lers and emigrants.— Those who cross the seas ohange the olimate but they do not change 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 acoidents when far from efficient medical aid. With these aesooiated remedies at> hand they may be said to have a pbysioian alwajp af their call, and they may be oertain that situaliona will be constantly arising m whioh they' will require a ready resource m time cf need. Tlie directions for use which accompany eaoh box and pot of Holloway's Pills and Ointment are written m plain and simple language, and aw applicable ia all case?,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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POSTAGE RATES.

London, March 6. It is anticipated that the Imperial Conference will lead to a material re duction m the rates of the colonial postage. The German Postmaster-General, writing to Mr Raikes, expresses a hope that the approaching Conference will result m large reductions on postage ■ rctes between England and the colonies.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

London, March 7. It is officially announced that the Queen will lay the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute during the coming summer.

COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

Brussels, March 6 A disastrous colliery explosion has occurred m this country. One hundred and forty-four miners perished.

THE BURMESE WAR.

Rangoon, March 0. A powerful chief of the Van country has virtually recognised the British supremacy m Burmah, and public sub mission is expected to be made without delay.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SHIPPING.

Sydney, March 7. Arrived — Yesterday, Wairarapa from Auckland ; Tekapo from Wellington.

THE SPEAKERSHIP DECLINED.

Mr Foster, who was asked to stand for the Speakership of the Assembly, has definitely declined to do so.

RETIRED FROM THE SERVICE.

Mr Thomson, Consulting Engineei to the Treasury, has retired from the public service.

SUSPENDED.

The Marine Board has suspended foi six months the certificates of the cap tains of the Emu and Waratab, whe were both found m default m connec tion with the recent collision betweer the two vessels.

FIRE AT GISBORNE.

Gisboknb, March 7. Assisted by the wind the fire caugh tho Loan and Mercantile Co.'s bricl building, which was burned out. Th( Baok of New South Wales (? was saved; by wet blankets. Tho fire burned itsel: out at 11 a.m. Total estimated damage £30,000. Insurances— Phconix, £3000 Norwich Union, £1400 ; Imperial, £300 Equitable, £1100 ; Victoria, £650 ; Nev Zealand, £10,600; Colonial, £600 ; Union £750; North British, £1500; United £250. Some of theae risks are reinsured

INTERPROVINUIAL NEWS.

Auckland, March 7. The Inapeotor under the Adulteration of Food Aot took twenty-six samples of milk to-day, with a view of ascertaining whether typhoid Is propagated through the medium of the milk supply. The samples have been handed over to the aualya f . Blenheim, Maroh 7- Mr George Henderson denies the rumor that he intends to stand for a Christohnroh Best. Be bajb that he means to stand for Blenheim. Wbllington, March 7. The Proas Association have referred Messrs McMahon and L'eitoh, who are threatening an action for libel, to their solicitors. The Minister of Justice sprained his ankle m alighting from a carriage, and will be confined to the house for some time. It is stated there Is a hitch regarding Mr Waterhouse's appointment to the Act'ng Speakership of the Legislative Council. The Oonstitution Act, Interpre tation Act, 1878, and Standing Orders are iv confllot, and Government still have the subject under consideration. Three men had a narrow escape In the haroor yesterday. Their boat upset near Ward Island. One managed to swim ashore, but the others, who could not swim, were clinging to the boat for nearly an hour before help arrWed. Pjxmbbston North, March 7. At an extraordinary meeting of share holders m the Manawatu Steam Shipping Company this afternoon, it was unani mously resolved to authorise the Direc tors to sell the s.s. Jane Douglas. It was slated at the meeting the loss had lately been at the rate of £200 per month since the oponlng of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway. Dunedin, March 7. The Corporation laborer Sandilands, who suffered most by the reoent adven ture m a sewer, is m a serious condition, erysipelas having set m, and blood poisoning is feared- Inveroarqill, Maroh 7. The Government steamer, Stella, re turned to the Bloff, to-day, after a thorough searoh for the missing boat's crew. All the islands m Foveaux Straits were oarefaliy examined, but no trace of men or wreokage was found.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Mblbouknb, March 3. During bis stay here Sir Henry Parkea had a long interview with Mr Speight, the Chairman of the Railway Oommis sioners, aa ihe New South Wales Govern ment intend adopting the Victorian syatemof control of the railways. The erhibition of Mr F. G. Wohley's plan of sheep shearing by machinery at Goldßborough's Wool fcit Jres has attracted a good deal of attention, The Government as yet have taken no formal uteps towards the celebration of the Qaeen's Jubileo, but the Exhibition buildings have been reserved for five days m June, m view of possible fetes. The Railway Commissioners advertised the usual quarterly vacancies, amounting to 29 1, and reoeived over 3000 app'ioUione for employment, A disease has broken out among cattle at Daadonong Creek, which the stock Inspector desorlbea as a severe form of ophthalmia. Mr Alfred Collier, musical director for Williamson, Garner and Musgrovo, loaves for England tomorrow to engage novel ties for next soaeon. Yesterday w.ai the day intended for the annual general onslaught oa rabbits throughout the colony, and the number destroyed must have been very la-ge. Syi>ne?, March 2. The unemployed agitation has con i lued m full foroe, and several deputations waited on the Piemier, who recently ro turned from Victoria, to a»k for re ief, stipulating, however, that wages shall uct be less than 6s for a day's work. Hir U Parkes replied that he would not Interfere with private employers' labor by paji-'g such high rates, but would find work f i those who really deserved it. An attempt will be mn.'e ehoifc'y to establish a College for women m obnneo- Jlop with the Sydney University.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above Oounoil was held last night. Present— The Mayor, and Ors Thomas, Reid, Harrison, Roborts, Bird, Fried lander, and Pparrow. FIREB OOISIDB BOROUGH. Afror routine, it;>was' resolved, on the motion of Or Bird, seconded by Or Thomns— " That the prsvious resolution of the Council m reference to the Fire Brigade . attending fireß outside, the Borough boundaries, be adhered to." The resolution was m reply to a letter from the Upper Ashburton Road B^ard, APPLICATIONS. Mr W. Anderson wrote m reference to the erection of two small shops on either side of the Town Hall, desiring to know whether briok dividing walls would be required. — Consideration deferred.—Sub sequently it was decided to call on Mr Anderson to submit plans to the Borough Engineer. There were two dissentients. Mr H. Paget applied for permission to light fires for heating tires m Burnett street. — Permission granted. engineer's report The Engineer's report was then read:— It recommended the carrying out of certain improvements to the pound ; re ported a breach of the build'ng regulations on the part of Mr Andrew Orr m not glvlnc requisite notice ; that the lessee of No. 3 paddock ou the river bed refused to allow the land to be used for depositing nightao.il ; that the labor gang had been engaged m Winter street and the Wakanul Koad m ordinary work, and m removing* tussocks off reserve on Havelook and Grigg

streets. &o. Clause 1, re-carrying out Improvement at the pound, was adopted. In reference to the complaint re Mr Andrew Orr's building, Or Friedlander moved, and Or Re!d seconded — That the bylaw dealing with the matter should be enforced, and the Barough solicitor con sulted. —Or Hardson Bald the bylaw dealt hardly with people m certain cases, and had retarded the progress of tha town owing to the inability of persons to under take the expense o( erecting briok walla. He moved as an amendment that the by law ahou'd be suspended for the tima being. — The Mayor and Ors Reid and Thomas thought the bylaw should be oarrled out m its entirety. The last named Councillor thought if the bylaw waa suspended it would be unjust to those who had been compelled to build accord ing to the regulations. — Or Sparrow enquired if there had been any laxity m this 'matter previously.— 'The Mayor said he did not care to say that there had been any previous Infringement. — Or l Harrison's amendment was not seconded, and it consequently fell through. — Cr Roberts would prefer to see B the matter fought out m tho Court.— Or Friedlander thought the matter Bhould first be referred t j the Borough Solicitor. —The resolution was put and oarried, Cr Harrison alone dissenting — During the discussion doubts appeared to be ex pressed as to the validity of the bylaw relating to new buildings, which elicited a protest from Or Bird, who pointed out that the bylaw had never been doubted excapt by Councillors themselves — Ab a general motion, Cr Friedlander' moved — " That tho Engineer be instructed to have the building regulations carried out m their entirety." — Or Thomas seconded the resO' lutiun. — The Mayor and Cr Reid thought tho resolution unnecessary, it being the business of the Engineer to see tho bylaws carried out — The Engineer said he had already informed Messrs Orr und Anderson what was required by the building regu lations, and the former gentleman had intimated his intention of appealing to the Council. Cr Friedlandor'e motion would strengthen his (the Engineer's) hands. — Cr Reid proposed as an amendment — "'lhat no furth r action be taken at present./ — Tho Mayor ruled tho amend ment out of order, the motion not being traversed m any way.— Cr Friedlander, m reply, said his reason for moving was simply that some Councillors had that evening expressed an opinion that tho Engineer had oarried out tho bylaws m some instances and had neglected to do bo m others. — The resolution was then put and carried, Cr Reid dissenting. — The other clauses of the report were approved. RESERVES The Reserves Committee recommended that Mr Mitchell's tender for seven years for lease of old library site at £2 10a per annum be accepted. The Committee also recommended that tenders be invited for renting JSplllard'a premises. The Gora mitfcoo further recommended that tho Worka Committee be requested to take into consideration the fencing of the library and office site as an incomo of 25 per cent, on the cost of fencing oould, m the opinion of the Oommittea, be pro cured for rent. Clause 1 was referred back to Reserve Committee, clauses 2 and 3 wore adopted. WORK DONE ON BELT! With reference to (ho acoouut for work done by the Council's men on the East Belt, the liability for the whole of which was disputed by the Hampstead Town Board,. Mr O. E. Fooke, the Engineer, attended at the Council meeting and explained the position of affairs at some length, stating that it had been distinctly agreed to by the Chairman of the Bunrd that the work being done for tho benefit of the Town Board the cost would be borne by them. A letter was read from the Chairman of tho Board asking the Council to allow stotm-water to be taken Into one of tho Council's sumps and asking for an inter view with the Engineer. It was resolved, on the motion of Cr Friedlander, seoonded by Or Thomas, " That an account for the work done be again rendered to the Hampßtead Town Board, and m the event of its not being paid ( that legal proceedings be taken for its recovery." DOG TAX. It was resolved to request the police to strictly enforce the provisions of the Dog Registration Aot. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Or Roberta announced his intention of. resigning his seat on the Council m con- Beqneuoe of : his shortly leaving for the North Island for a prolonged term, Tho Mayor and Ora Friedlander and Bird expressed regret at Or Rsberts' pro posed step m resigning, and he was ultimately induced to apply for leave of absenoe for throe months, which was granted. Leave of absenoe for two months to Or Thomas was granted. GOMMIITRFS. Or Sparrow was eleoted to the Com mittees, seatacn whioh had formerly been aooupled by Or Craighead. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £77 Gs 5d were passed for payment, and the Oounoil adjourned.

MOUNT SOMERS LICENSING COMMITTEE.

The first quarterly meeting of the Mount Somora Lieanaing Committee was held at the Road Board office, Mount Somere, yesterday. Present— Hon W S. Peter, Measia W. 0. Walker, Dugild MoFarhne, W, Kdson. Mr Peter waa elected Chairman for the eaauiug year. APPLICATION FQB TRANSFER, ' An application w<ts received for the ' transfer of the Hcenne of the Alford Forest Hotel from Thomas Mclut.'sh to Sauiuol ! Thompson. A temporary transfer had bean gran f od, and the »pp!io»nt now j ! nought to h ye the transfer made com- ; j pleto. ; A memorial against the granting of the < transfer, s'g.ied by 45 persons, was < received, oo the ground that the house I

w&a conducted m an improper manner, bhftt drunkenness wao permitted, and that lh;mpsoQ was not a fit person to hold a lioenae. It. appeared th \t the applicant's license had two endoraements, Bhowing that he had been oonvioted m the R.M. Court at Ashbarton of two breaches of the Lioensing Aot, being fined £10 on one oharge and £5 on the other. The applicant handed m a memorial, signed by 62 persons, praying that the lioenae. as asked for might be granted, as the house was necessary In the district and Samuel Thompson, tha applicant, was of good charaoterand fit. to oonduot an hotel. Samuel Thompson, having no witnesses to call, elected to mako a statement on oath, and haying been sworn, said : There is an objection going about against mr house, and there is n lot of J9alousy. It j; Is caused by the temperance body, and there are men posted continually watch* ; ing the house. The applloant made a statement bb to what had transpired m the Templar Lodge, but as bis evidence wm of a hearsay description it .oould not A)e taken. Thompson olaimedthe house had been well oonduoted sinoe he had been tau oharge. . ; , Sergeant Felton, who appeared for the police, cross-examined the witness. H« sad that the roason he hid complained of . the Good Templars speaking about his house was that one would come m, and If he saw a man drinking he would go out ... ami aay that that, man was drunk m the Alford Forest Hotel. The witness was > cross examined as tn the character of ' some of the persons whose name appeared on the memorial m favor of granting the license. Farther cross-examined,' he satd that he could get an honest living at the hotel, independent of the bar trade. He knew his predecessor had become bank* rupt, but he attributed it to his not . looking after his business. Did not know whether Mr Tisoh had been able to make a living or not out of the hotel. Witness had been m the business m tht. North of Ireland, but never previously lit this country. If ha were told that savers! : complaints were made against him for. permitting drunkenness he would deny it m part. A man might oome to his house and get slightly the worse of drink, but nothing worse than took plaoe m any ether house. Witness had taken the house because he had met with an aooident while employed on the railway, and oould. not do manual labor for his living. The police strongly objected to the transfer, saying that if the way m which the house had been conducted during the temporary transfer was a sample of what Thompson was as an hotel licensee, the prospect of what he would do If he g>t bis complete license was not very good. The following evidence was called m opposition to the application :— Constable Bourke said he visited the hotel on Feb. 2, He saw Mrs Thompson orying, and on asking what was the matter Thompson said she had taken too muoh beer. She didn't seem very bad. She made a complaint that Thompson had assaulted her. Witness had had many complaints abmt the manner m which the house had been oonduoted, and although he had warned Thompson it did not seem to make any difference, as the comphinta still went on. The complaints were as to drunKon men being encouraged and as to the house not being respectably oonduoted, In reply to the applicant the witness Baid that some of the persons who com* plained belonged to the temperance body. In answer to further questions the witness said that ho had heard complaints about Mrs Thompson. The applicant positively denied that his wife was addioted to drunkenness* She Buffered from varioose veins, and « peculiar medicine was prescribed for her by the doctor, the effeot of which, he Bftid, was to make her appear for some hours as if intoxicated. He farther referted to the spite whioh he alleged existed against him on the part of some persons m the neighborhood, Sergeaut Felton, on oath, said that he had been informed by Molntosb, the previous Uoensee, that he oould not make a living In the hotel. He dropped the money he took into the hotel and beoame bankrupt. John Tisoh, a former licensee, also could not make a living. It w»s m consequence of oomplatnts made to him m Ashburton that he instructed Constable Bourke to institute - inquiries . into Thompson's oonduot, the result of whioh was the two convictions a short time *Kgp. In reply to the applicant the witness said that he thought Molntosh deposited £70 or £80 m cash, and paid- the re* mainder by bills, the last two of whioh he was unable to meet. Thompson said Moln tosh had only de posited £15, and had to support himself by the proceeds of the drink Bold. He had neither cow, pig, or anything else. Sergeant Felton contended that a man named Bowiok, who at one time had the house, was unuble to make it pay. In pursuance of the clause m the Aot stating that Buch information was to be given, it was elicited t hut Tiech had a mortgage over the hotel. Thompson.^ said ho had paid down £100, and was to pny off the balance m yearly instalments. Ho bought the place as it stogd. Thompson asked that if the Committee did not see fit to grant the transfer, that they would give him time to dispose of , tho house. The Committee retired to consider the matter, and after an absence of about a quarter of nn hour, the Chairman announced that they had arrived at; the following decision : — The Committee were : of opinion that the house had been very badly conducted, and were itnot that they were unwilling that Thompson should be ruined, they would not have agreed to do as they proposed. The. license would be granted for three months, but it would not be renewed at the June meeting unless a fit and proper person made ap plication for a transfer from Thompson, and on no account would a license be. ' granted unless tho house were well con ducted between tho present time and the June meeting, * .

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1887



RAILWAY TIME TABLE Trains Abbivb at Ashbdrton— From Chrißt- < hureh and the North, at 10.16 a.m. (expreoa), 4.85 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timaru 10.45 a.m. From Dunedm and South, 6.27 o.m. (oxpreaß). From Mount Somera, 10.f> ' Trains Lsiva Abhbtjbton— For Ohriat- haroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., an 6.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and ?onth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, \5 p.m. For Moont Somera, 5.5 p.m



The " New Zealand Herald " saya : — It is . stated that Mr MoKorrow, Surveyor-General, Mr Poroy Smith, Assistant Surveyor-General, and one or two other soiontiflo gentlemen, will shortly visit the volcanio region at Tara* wora, There is reason to believe that their mission is to locate the site of the White Terrace. Mr Balance, it will be remembered, stated that if by oross bearings the site oould be located, and the Whito Terraoe found to be only covered with voloanio mud, he would have the mud removed, even if fifty feet deep. V That invalid wifo, mother, Bister-, o* ohild an be made the pioture of health with Ameri* " oan Co.'s Hop Bittera. Observe. We clip the following importantiestirnonial from the " Illawarra Merourry " (N.S.W.), on the 30th March. It needs no comment :— " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years '■. with aoute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. He nays seeing the said Extraot advertised m the " Illawarra Mer- cury," bis Intense Buffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medioine from Mr Hosting, ohemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at onoe. Ho says that between the lQth Maroh instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extraot and on the 19th, the use of that mediofne ; continued to afford him relief, to' which "ha had been a stranger for four years, Mr liovef- day writes also that lieTiaa found the Eucalypti Extract a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this m. formation through the "Mercury." We have muoh pleasure m oomplying with Mr Loveday's request, whoso word cannot be doubted, and who oan have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit Vdfiiriog bWftnity.'V(Avvi)i' .



SPORTING. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and MUZZLE-LOADING Guns now landing and m Stock ; tho Greatest Variety ever shown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low. QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also. — Powder, Bhot, Caps, Car 1 ridges, Cart- ridge Caßes, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. ORR & "ALCORN, IMPOETERS.



NEWBOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH ST , CHBISTOHUBOH, And Fbiedlanders' Buildings, ABHBDRTON, WE receive from London publishing firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 oases monthly by the direct steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inapoot our large and varied Stock of Books m every branoh of Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, yro are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our customurß, and a liberal discount on parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO., Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, OHRISTOHUROH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT" BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imporial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Rußßia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Largo Stock alwnys kopt, and any style and sizo made to 01 dor, Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m nny 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 iri Chris' church. Cream Laid Rued Foolscap — over 350 roams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial, various weights, by the bale or ream — best value m New Zealand. Sohool Exorcise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slatoß, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchments ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBE RS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting And Dramatic News, SciontiGo American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News. European Mail, Bow Bolls.— Wo deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of tho country without delay. H.J.WOOD&CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHRIBTOHURCF, And at Frtcdlanders' Buildings, ASBBUBTONJ



fI^HE undersigned have Just Received X FRESH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPOR T 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 (Plain) INSPECTION INVITED. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, T AM A /NASH pURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY AND RYE GRASS GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON. 2°lol 1



Special advertisements. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLIOITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE fa hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and O. (White, Smlthson, and Raymond), of timaru, and John A. Oayqili,, of Ash- burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solioitors, at Ashbutton, under tbe'atyle'of "White, Oaygill and Oo." Mr J. W, White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any sums or, approved freehold security. Offices t Bnllook'a Arcade lO*BOH WILDING AND LEWIS, r>ARRiSTERS AND OOLIOITORS f. wiTding, Notary Public, Omoeo: Next "MaU"~Offioo, Burnett st., Ashburton. . Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashbarton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these 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 ______ ___ ___ __— — — — — — — — —



Wanted. PLUMS, PLUMS, PLUMB— Plums m wy quantity, for preserving, at A. W. Randbll'b, Town Ball WANTED.— General Bervant. Highest wages to competent one. Apply, after 6 o'clock Mrs Bkown, Canterbury Mills. 3 t06 WANTED known— Pflaohei. Peaohei Peaohes for preaerving, from 3d per Ib, »t Davis's, nexk Bank uf New Zealand, Bast street. 3 57 WANTED a Driver for a Threshing Machine. Apply to W. Robbßts, Mr G. Pocook's farm, Mioham Road. 3J57 WANTED a Good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Randell, Town Hall, or Mrs Moriarly, Waterton Hotel. References required. 3 56 WANTED Known— For cheap drapery go to H. O. Seders' Genuine Clear- ing Sale. Fresh bargains just opened. Melford House, East street. WANTED known— l have just opened np a useful assortment of home- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— -James McGregor, Grocer, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. XnUBNITURE— To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street. Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds chonpor than ever, Choßt of Drawers, £1 5a ; Spring Couches, £1 ss. Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. TTINOOURAGE r OCAL TNDUSTRY ih LI AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FROM THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN FACTORY. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ALTERATION "OF TIMETABLE. METHVEN LINE. ON and after the 7th MARCH the Timetable for the Methven Lino will be as under ; — °a.m. fa.m. *p.m. p.m. Methven, dep ... 6.25 740 420 Lauriston, „ ... 7.6 820 5.0 Rafraio, arr. ... 8.0 0.15 5.55 Bakaia, dep.... 10 0 640 Lauriston,  ... 11.0 7.40 Methven, arr. ... 11 45 825 *Hun on Mondays, Wednedays, and Saturdays. j*Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The other runs daily. By order. 3j:T5 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THB LABGEBT & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Jnen'B, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands 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 Legg»ugs m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Children's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlamen'e Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Begs The celebrated WEKTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z CLOTHING FACTOR 7, Babt Btbsht GREAT ANNUAL SALE or SUEPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Commencing Saturday, Jan. 22. GREATEST BARGAINS Ever offered m Ashburton. ' rORtPEIOE3ISBE HANDBILLS, ANDREW OKR < ... », .



Victoria House* [N Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting oar- rapidly increasing business, it haa been found ueceseary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks; Large find liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware; Gift Coupons are requested td present the same as early as convenient to^enablethe (lift Distribution to be oatisfaotorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &&at. t East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING hns REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGF, Grebn Lane, Hampstead. 145 MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Saunders' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Chrißtmaß Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &o. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &c , &o. 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. XN consequonce of so much Poaching cf Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks. I hereby give notice that anyono found ro doing will be prosecuted ; and further, ih&t a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give such information t jball lead to tbe " conviction of Buch s> enders. DONALD MoLEAN, 11°38 Lagmhor: mOWLE'B PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quiokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxes 13 lid and la 9d, of all Ohemlsta and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln »nd Midland Counties Drug 00. , Lincoln, Kngland. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY KIBKPAIBIGK'S HEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TTIRKPATRICK'S N-EW SEASON'S XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has boon gathered It thus retains moat of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tbe most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but /SK for KIRKPATBICK'H NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season J >m io the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on tho label S.Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTOACTUEEEB, INELSON, N.Z, 12