THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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DEATH.

O'Connor— At his residence, Hinds, on Tuesday, the 24th mat., Daniel O'Con nor. The funeral will leave his late resi dence at 10 a.m. to-morrow, for the Ashburton Cemetery.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1887. MINISTERIAL DISUNION.

"We don't expect fine acting, but you might fine your flats" (i.e., leave no gaps m your scenery disclosing to the public eye the inner mysteries of the stage), was the remonstrance of some larrikin theatre-goers to a rather poor company of players. In a Ministry of sensible men, such as compose the present New Zealand Government, we are at least entitled to look for some measure of public agreement upon Ministerial questions. They might "jtne their flats." There may be private differences of opinion ; that is natural enough, but the fitting condition of a useful Government is a fair face to the public. That its members should go into different lobbies on such questions as that of the number of representatives for the colony is therefore, we submit, neither evidence of strength nor is it even be -eoming. It-, ie out of the^quoction ■to expect any cohesion among the rank and-file cf the patty when its leaders show such conspicuous signs of disunion. In the interests of the Government, and m those of the country, which now if ever especially needs a firm and vigorous administra tion, it is our duty to animadvert on this miserable weakness. We do not know who is most to be blamed, but it is obvious that [where party govern ment is supposed to prevail the re proach of party disorganisation will al ways be one of the most effective weapons of political warfare. It must always be true to a certain extent because the party was never yet formed that was . m all . respects at union with itself. Every party will necessarily have its more and its less advanced sections, its bolder and its more timid spirits. We have already had occasion to refer to this fact, and to the various coteries m our present Parliament. But the charge of disorganisation means some thing more than this, before it brings discouragement and damage to a party, And this something more is making its appearance when the members of the same Government cannot be found to agree on a common policy even m essentials, let alone details, and when as a natural consequence their party fails to prevent a united front to the foe. Some sacrifice of private judgment is required to make and to keep together a party, and if Ministers themselves will not recognise this fundamental condition they must themselves be weak and vulnerable and iheir party will speedily assume the condition of the famous party of Hans J Breitmann.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Our readers are reminded that Dr Lynn appears m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. The poll for a member to fill the vacancy on the Borough Council, caused by the resig nation cf Councillor Bird, was {held to-day. The result will be declared this evening. The Rev Father Ohastagnon will celebrate Mass at Rakaia at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday* Vespers at Asbburton at the usual hour. At the Military Sports at Ohristchurch yesterday Serjeant-Major Soott, of the 0.V.C., won the Tilting at Rings contest. Private Johns, of the Ashburton Rifles, obtained first prize m the Mile Race m review order, and also second place m a Hurdle Race. The team sent down by the Ashburton Rifles to compete m the Bayonet Competition was beaten by a team from the Scottish Rifles, after a very close contest. An interesting (return has just been pre sented to Parliament showing the area of land surrendered m Otago and Southland since it first became infested with rabbits. The total area given up m Otago on aooount of the pest has been 1,310,554 aores, and the loss of revenue m consequence has been £32,803. Several of the runs had been re let, but at considerably reduoed rentals. No runs have been actually given up m South land on aooount of the rabbits, owing to the low rentals; but on re-letting them m 1883, owing to the low figures reoeived, a loss esti mated at £15,000 had ooourred.

At the B;M. Court this morning, before .Mr T. Scaly, J.P., and Mr R. Aloorn, J.P., a man named Walter Hamilton was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness, and ordered to be im prisoned for seven days for having resisted a constable m the eaeution of bis duty.

The concert advertised to take plaoe to morrow week m connection with the St Stephen's Ohuroh Sooiety shows a laudable ambition to supply the public of Ashburton with high class musio. Mozart's "Twelfth Mass," whioh was given before a very large audience m February, 1886, will be repeated, and the suqeess aohieved by the Sooiety on

that oooasion makes us less dubious, than otherwise we should have been, as to their capaoity for rendering the equally beautiful and more difficult " Dettingen Te Deum," by G. F. Handel. The Sooiety will receive the valuable assistance of the Orohestral Sooiety, and the chorus of over forty voices will be strengthened by members, of other choirs; Altogether we look forward with pleasure to the 2nd of June, and hope that Mr Horace Gates, who conducts the conoert, will be rewarded not only by a full house but by a genuine musioal success.

It is proposed m Alabama to enaot a law to make gambling an offence punishable by six months' imprisonment on a first conviotion and by six years' imprisonment on a second conviction for the same offence. A correspondent informs us (" Pall Mall

Gazette ") that there is] living near Derby a lady, now m her 101 st year, who distinctly

remembers the shook she reoeived on hearing of the execution of Louis XVI. As the news of that event reached England early m 1723 the probability is that Mrs Stevens is the only person m the world'whose historical recollec tion goes back so far.

The "Southland Times" says:— "Com. plaints of the depredations of ferrets have become pretty common of late, and on Satur. day we had information of a quite a number of instances of their evil deeds — and their useleßßness. One farmer at One Tree Point says they are breeding at a great rate m that district, and playing havoo with poultry all round. After Buffering silently for some time he made war upon' them, and within a fort night killed nine ' boomers ' on his premises- Ha also knew of a neighbor killing 13 m one hole; where they were living apparently on the most amicable terms with the rabbits. Down the Bluff way, too, they were becoming thiok and threatening. One resident lost over a dozen ducks at one fell swoop through their blood •thirßtiness. Generally the Bmaller settlers seem to regard them as an infinitely worse peat than the one they were procured to deßtroy." . According to a return laid on the table of i the House there were 972 rural deferred pay. ment settlers m arrears on Maroh 31st last? to the extent of £18,924, and 230 village settlers to the extent of £1315, making a total of 1202 deferred payment Bottlers owing £20,240. The number of holders of perpetual leaßes who were m arrears on Maroh 81st was 177, and the total amount £2859. A farmer's daughter m the West of England re«evr«d a hairy poodle dog Itota. & Mead m town. The unsophisticated damsel wrote back thanking her friend for the present, and saying that she found it very handy, when tied to a Btiok, to clean windows with. A curious ooatretempts took place during the Queen's reoeption at Birmingham. Mr Chamberlain, anxious to welcome his neigh boring potentate to his good town, Birming ham, stretched forth his hand to shake that of Her Majesty. The Sovereign, however, notjaoasibly being aware that ahe was m tbe presence of a brother monaroh and within his domain, did not respond to his condes cending cordiality, and managed to get out of the difficulty by arranging a convenient button on one of her gloves. M. Emilo de Harven, the Belgian Commis sioner to this colony, has now published his official report. He was wonderfully struck with the progress the colony had made and its material wealth. Our extraordinary faoility for getting into debt seems to have quite fasoinatod him. After alluding to the large number of banks doing business here with their [subsorbed capital of £6,000,000, he goes on to say, with evident admiration, that there are m addition many loan banks and companies which make advances on all sorts of personal as well as real property, and h eaya they do this •• without'apparsnUy in curring serious losses." It is this facility for getting credit that does the business, for he says :— " The facilities which exist for obtain ing credit have materially helped] forward the development of the colony." j The big [nugget which a reoent telegram told us had been discovered m one of th c branches of the Shotover Biver, m Otago, was found, it appears, by a man named Cummings. It is valued at £292, and is the biggest ever found m Otago, and probably m New Zealand. The nugget for the last few dayß has been on exhibition at the Bank of New Zealand, Queenstown. Says the Wellington " Post " of May 17:— Some rather startling etatistios relating to the relations of debtor and creditor were given by the President of the Chamber of Com merce last evening. Mr Duthie said tha* during the past three years the liabilities of bankrupts as filed m the oolony amounted to no lees than £1,920,000, while the dividends paid, inoluding preferential o'aims, were only £28,000. Even this did not exhaust the subjsct, for it was known that a large amount was lost by private compromises. These facts, he thought, indicated a very unsound state of trade, whioh demanded the attention of the Chamber at an early date. Why be siok and ailing when Hop Bitters v ill surely cure you? None genuine but made by American Co. Bead and know Lazy and dull feelings always preoede sick ness, whioh nothing but Hop Bitters will banish. Get the genuine American. Bead

DROWNING CASE.

Napier, May 24.

A young man named Joseph Williams, a sign writer, was drowned at Clive to day. He formed one of a party of sixteen Raval Volunteera who took out the Navala* boat, and sailed from Napier for Olive. In croßsing for Ngaruroro the sea struck the boat, breaking four oars and. pitching Williams overboard. The bar was shallow, and he was seen to recover his feet, but a breaker came m and carried the boat on thirty yards, sweeping Williams away. The boat was beached, and several volunteers endeavoured to render aid at the peril of their lives, Williams' brother having a very narrow escape, being saved by two companions, who entered the surf with a rope. The body has not yet been recovered.

THE WESLEYAN CHURCH SOIREE.

The tea and concert held at the Oddfellows' Hall last night was well attended by a fairly representative com pany, though the threatening weather '■, may have prevented some visitors from a| distance being present. An excellent tea f was provided by the ladies of the Wesleyan Church, and the tables were presided over by quite a plethora of fair assistants. The concert, which com menced shortly before eight o'clock, was prefaced by a speech from the Rev. D. McNicoll, who explained, m a few words, certain financial matters connected with the church of which he is pastor. Less \ than twelve months ago there was a debt on the building of £500, more, he thought, than the whole property was worth, and m a'very few years, someone who would Bucceed him, if not Ivb immediate successor, would have to arrange for building another edifice, When he (Mi- MoNicoll) came to this cirouit there was a debt of about £800 on the chHrch and parsonage, and he under stood that some years ago the indebted ness on these properties stood as high as £1200. The debt on the parsonage was being considerably reduced year by year, and the efforts which had been put forth during the last twelve months had resulted m bringing the liabilities on the church within a very, limited compass. The bazaar held m October last, with cash donations, had put them into this position, that when another £40 had been raised, the place of worship, where it was his honor to preach the Gospel, would be dear of debt, and but £150 would be due ob the parsonage. The inclement weather, militated against the successful carrying out of the recent bazaar at the Orange Hall; but having set their hearts on getting out of debt, they were not disheartened, and would shortly invite their friends again to^visit a sale of work which it was intended to hold, and by this means obtain the £40 requisite to give the church a clean sheet. Mr McNicoll said he thought these remarks were neoessary m consequence of the f requenoy with which the Wesleyans had been before the public lately, and he felt confident that the explanation would ensure the practical sympathy of all those who detested debt m any form. The concert which followed was con dncted by Mr Jas. Gamble, with Miss Potter as organist. As noted m a recent issue, this took the form of a service of song, entitled "The Queen's Jubilee." There were not over many items m the production, and it can hardly be said that the most was made of those that were sung, though the limited lime the choir had for rohearaals and other unavoidable drawbacks, are quite sufficient excuse for the laok of thoroughness noticeable m several members. "Bock of Ages," from the cantata " Daniel," was, however, a decided exception, and the exquisite manner m which the crescend and deml uends passages were given bore evidence of careful training, and of accurate ap preciation of both music and books. Thoße who heard the Wesleyan Church choir's rendering of " Esther " some time ago, would recognise at once an eld favorite m l< Ho that goeh forth," but though the vocalists were quite at home with their parts, the absence of an orchestra last night detract id to a large extent from what would otherwise have been an effective interpretation of an extremely sweet piece of music. A solo, " Victoria," was clearly sung by Mr Gamble, and Miss Clara Steel was quite successful m the ever-popular, "Home, sweet home," though there was a trace of nervousness, which did not, however, mar the effeot One verse of tho " National Anthem " was given during the evening, the audience standing meanwhile, Mr D H Brown read tho connective narrative with dis tinctuuHa, but an imperfect acquaint nnco with the text, and reading from manu script, placed him at a disadvantage. The readings were well selected and highly in teresting, and were listened to with close attention. The entertainment closed with votes of thanks to the ladies, choir, organist, and all those who had m any way contributed to the evening's enjoy ment.



' Wellington, May 24, A Chinaman named Thoß. Lea and a woman named Jane Petreau, were charged today with stealing a quantity of cloth ing, the olothing of Fred. Perreaa, fisher man, of Foxion, The oaaa was om» of' elopement, and the woman waß advised to return to her husband, bat positively re fused. The case was remanded and it 1b understood the charge against the female prisoner will be withdrawn. j Mr Dranefield, Senior Visiting Justice of the Terrace Gaol, has received a com munication from the Minister of Juatloe, regretting that the Governor cannot accede to the request to exeroise his prerogative m favor of releasing any prisoners m honor of the Queen's Jubilee. Invercargill, May 24, A shocking case of fatal burning oc curred this afternoon. Mrs Hyde, wife of a settler at West Plains, went out to a field for turnips, left-ring two children In the house. On returning she found the youngeat, Hannah, aged one year and ten months, lying at the door dead and fear* folly burnt. The other child, aged five, says that the baby sat down on the hob of the fireplaos, where her clothes took fire, and that she then ran across the room and lay dcwn at the door.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent

CAUGHT) TRIPPim TO THE EDITOB.

Sib,— Yesterday's issue of the "Guar dian " contains 4 quotation from a scurrilous English journal, "London Modem Society," and headed *' A nice Biahop," m which you give your sanction to an absurd libel on Dr Moorhouse, Bishop of Manchester, and recently Bishop of Melbourne. What can be your object m spreading such a charge ? You cannot eurely believe that Bishop* Moorhouse is m the habit of retiring to his " back yard " and setting his " bull terrier " to fight other dogs of the " same species." Every one knows that Bishop Moorhouse won the respect and*admiration of all section's of the community during hiß ten years residence m Victoria. I imagine that the quotation was "funny/ and that you inserted it to amuse your readers. But I venture to suggest that the object of a newspaper is not primarily to amuse, and that truth should be the first consideration. There are a certain number of people who through ignorance of Bishop Moorhouse'a career, or through a natural inclination to believe any statement against a Christian minister, would readily accept the Btory as fact, and it seems to me unfair to trade m the ignorance of the one, or pander to the tastes of the ether.* The same issue of your paper contains a very sound article against larukinism, but it is a poor way to lessen that colonial evil by fostering that want of reverence for our leading men, which is one of the causes of larrikinism. I am, etc., E. A. Soott. The Parsonage, Ashburton,

May 25th, 1887. [Mr Scott ib perfectly right. The para graph is perfectly un-justifiable, and we don't believe there is a word of truth m it. It got insertion through inadver tence, and the editor is exceedingly sorry for it.]

COURSING.

Ghristohubch, May 24. Tho Plampton .Park May oourslng meeting concluded to-day, Results were as follows:— DERBY. O'Brien and Butler's r w d Bob Haatle, by Van Dleman— GHrofla, and their f and w d John Drumm, by (Rockwood — Luna, divided. OAKS, Mr T. Howe's w b Molly, Bawn, by Taraban— White Flag, and his r w b Kearege, by Tarban— -White Flag, divided. BIRTHDAY OOP. Mr J. B. Courtney 'a blk and w d Stir- Hog, by Stair Lad — Patience, beat Messrs O'Brien and Butler's b d O'Sul livan, by Mornington — Swallow. MAY STAKES. Mr D. M. Bob*' w r d Haroun-al- Rtschld, by Harlingham — Harmony, beat Mr J. W. Moßae'a blk w d Walkarl, by Bordeaux— Oo omassie

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[reutsr's telegrams— copyright.]

MORE HONORS.

London, M*y 24,

It is announced that Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Victoria, and Sir Wm, Robinson, Governor of South Australia, have been created Knights Grand Cross of the Order of Si Michael and St George. Mr J. B, Thurston, Lieut.-Goyernor of Fiji, and Dr Hector, of Wellington, have been created Knight Commanders of the same order.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Sir Graham Berry, Agent-General for Victoria, contradicts the statement that the French Government have declined to appoint a Commission m connection with the coming Melbourne Exhibition. He states that the Imperial Govern ment have not requested the French Government to appoint such a Com mission.

THE FRENCH MINISTRY.

Patus, May 22.

M. Rouvier has declined the task oi forming a new Ministry, but has indi cated to President Gre*vy means by which the Republican forces m the Chamber may be combined under the former Republican Premier.

OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

Constantinople, May 22,

The convention between the Turkish and British Governments was signed to-day. • It provides for the evacuation of Egypt by the British forces within the next three years, provided it shall then be feasible without danger to the country, otherwise the occupation will be prolonged.

THE BULGARIAN QUESTION.

Constantinople, May 23.

The Turkish Government have issued a diplomatic note to the Great Powers urging them to come to an agreement regarding a candidate for the throne of Bulgaria.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Bbrlin, May 23.

The German police have arrested two French railway officials for re moving a frontier post at Montreux.

A USTRALIAN.

[rkuter's telegrams— copyright.]

EXPLORATION OF NEW GUINEA.

Melbourne, May 24,

The Geographical Society of Victoria have decided to dispatch, at an early date, an expedition to New Guinea, under the leadership of Mr Cuthbert son. .^

UNVEILING THE BURNS STATUE

DuNEDitf, May 24,

The weather dnrlng the morning wsb threatening and chilly, a north-east wind giving indications of rain, but the clouds lifted towards midday, and the ceremony of -unveiling the Burns' status waß con ducted m reasonably fine weather, thus te-nptlng a large crowd (estimated at 6000) to witness the proceedings. Shortly be fore one o'clook the various Societies commenced to muster on the replaimed ground at the back of the railway station, and some 3COO or 30C0 people assembled to Bee it start. About half past one the proceaaloQ Btarted along Bond street, li passed through the Octagon at a quarter to two, by which time the streets and open space adjoining were thronged with an orderly but chaffiig crowd, who were easily restrained by the strong force of police employed m keeping clear the Bpace round the platform. The column arrived m front of the etatue at two o'clook precisely. Ten minutes later Sic George Grey made his appearance, accompanied by Messrs T. Fergus, T, Bracken, W. D. Stewart, Hatoh, Reese, and Bruoo, M.H.R.s, the patty boiog escorted to seats on the platform by Mr J. B. Thompson, Chairman of the Statue Committee. Sir Geo. Grey was received wltu hearty oheers.

Mr Fergus apologised for the. absence of their fellow townsman Sir R. Stout and also for the absence of Sir Maurice O'Borkd, who had made all arrangements to come down but bad been prevented from doing so. Ho (Mr Fergus) would read a telegram that had been received by Sir George Grey from the Earl of Aber deen, It was as follows : — " Will you kindly convey an expression of my regret at having been prevented from viaitiug Dunedin owing to the necessity of leaving New Zealand by to-day's mail, and to offer my best wishes m connection with the unveiling of the Burns statue.—Aber dken."

Sir George Grey, on rlsiDg, was re ceived with tumultuous cheering, and cries of "The grand' old man." Some one standing by called out to him to keep his hat on, which he Bald he would do m a few moments ; but he had first of all to introduce to them the great grand niece of the mighty poet. To them it was a most touching faot that she should be present, and m the name of those assembled and on their behalf he would call upon her to unveil the Btatue of her illustrious kinsman.

The statue was then unveiled by Miss Burns, amid rounds of cheering, and the Engineers band played " A man's a man for a' that."

Sic George Grey then delivered eta «lo quent address upon the Scottish poet, and the applicability of his writings to the needs of a young country like this ; and after a few remarks from others present, the meeting terminated. A banquet Is being held to-n!;»ht m the Lyceum to celebrate tie occasion

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN WINTER RACES.

Dukedin, May 24. The weather wsb dull and cold to-day at thti commencement of the winter racea of the Dunedlu Jookey Club, but there was a large attendance. The results of the racing were as follows :— Selling Hurdle Race of 80 soys, 14 mile Mr Ltran's Kingask, list 71b 1 Mr J. W. Cotton's Fishhook ... > ;•;?. 2 Mr 3 . Pool's Mayboy, 93fc • .., „, 3 , Mr J. Lefevre's Bagahot lOat, M« Sheenan's Azlm 9at (carried 9afc 21b), md Mr J. Loughlin's Dnaluoe 9si, also started. Kingask won with » lot In hand, by half a length. Time— 3mln 13aec. Dividends— £3 6s inildo and outside. " Maidbn Plate, of 60 nova, weight forage} 1| miles. Mr J, W. Cotton's Snap Shot, Bit llibf 1 Me 0. While's Jealousy, Bst 12lbs ... 2 Mr P. Mangan'o Datohman, Bst 121ba 8 Mr W. S. Ford's Msld of KririßstlSlbi. Mr S. Green's b m Beta Bit 13lbs. Me P. Tieahy's b g Comet Bst 121 b, Ml Q, Coombs' oh g Toko, 83t 121 bs. Mr B. Bay's oh g Fog Bst 121 bs, Mr 8. Gorge's br g Shamrook Bst 121bs, and Mr J. Sewell's blk g Tenskoe Bat lllbs, alio ' started. Snapshot won with the greatest ease. . There was a good race for leopnd plaoa, Time— 2mln 22|aeo. Dividends— lnside, £3 13s 6d ; outside* £3 9s 6a. Provincial Handicap, of 200 jrovs ; one mile and a half. * a Hon G. MoLean'a Mokoia, 6st 71bi ... 1 Mr G. Stephenson's Evertoa Lad, $»t 81ba ... ... ,„ 2 Mr 0. O'Connor's Moana, 7st 31bs ..i 3 Mr M. Sherwln's Qalbble Bit 121 b, Mr G. G. Stead's Marion Bst 21ba. Mr' A. Drake's Teddy faille 7at 91b, and Messrs ' M. and 0. Hubb'a Borderman, aged, 7at 31bs, also started. Won after a good raoa by three-quartera of a length. Time— 2mln 48JaeOi i Dividends— lnside, £3 193 : ontsidpJ I £4X481 •* PotfY Trotting Match, of 20 icti ; 2t milei, Mr J. Allen's Tom Thumb, lOseo^ (Owner) 1 Mr A. Bain's Biddy, scratch ... ... 2 Mat Handicap Tbot, of 75 soys; no weight under lOat ; 3 mUes« Mr H, Oharteriß* Chanticleer, 55a00.., 1 Me T. Foster's Wanderoo, 60seo ... 2 Mr W. Kerr'a Rockwood, 47aec \ tt 3 Nineteen started, and Obantioleer von by2oUngthf. Dividends— lnside, £2 12s 6d ; outildcj £3 6s, Skllino Race, of 60 soys ; 1 ml!o and A distance ; weight for age. Mr J. Stephenson's Kverkon Lad, Bst 1 Measra M. and 0. Hobba' Melville ... 2 Mr C O'Connor's Mazurka, 7st 121ba 3 Mr A. Drake's Vinaigrette Sat 7lbs, Mr H. Goodman's Puck, and Mr M. bher win's Viking 6st slbs, also ran. Won by three lengths. Time— 2mln 7|«eo. Dividend— lnside, £2 19j ; outside £2 14s. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 100 bovi: 1 mile. Mr H, Goodman's Bard, 7at 2 lbs ..» 1 Messrs M and 0. Hobbs' Jack, 7at 81ba 2 Hon. G. MoLean's St Olatr, Bst 121bs 8 Mr D. Milne's Mirella 8 3 fc, Mr F. O, Whito'a Jealonay 6it 71bB, and Mr T. Lett's Ironsides 63t 7lbs aUo ran: Bet ting-2 to 1 Mirella, 3to 1 Bard. Bard led all the way and won easily. Time— 1 mm SOaeo. Dividends— lnside £3 9j 6d J OQtatda £i4a6d. Hack Bacs, of 20 swa, Oamerine ... ... ... ,„ 1 Viking ... ... ... 2 Sweetbrlar ... „> 3

SECOND DAY.

Rackooubsb Forbxtry, May 25. The ooarse is heavy bnt tha weather la fine. Hordles. Borderman ... ... 1 May bay ... ,„ ... 2 Trapper ... ... 3 Klngask fialahed first, bat mined one of the hardlea. The proteit reunited m the stake being awarded to Borderman. Dividend, £1 15.' Birthday Handicap. Marion ... ... ... , 1 Apropos ... ... ... ,„ ,, t 2 Mokoia. ,, t .it ... ... ... 3 Apropos led till the dtstanoe post wai reached when Marion came on the outside and won easily by half a length. Quibble. La Rose, Moana, Mirella, Jack, and Oamerlne also started. Time 2mln 19360. A protest was entered by Mr Goodman. NOVEL RAGE. Vinaigrette ... . . 1 Dutohmau ,„ 2 Bagßhot , 3 Thirteen started. Won easily. Time, lmin 63|s8cb. Dividend £2 19s 6d. The protest against Marion was dis missed, th« dividend m the Birthday Cup being £9 145.

THE TIMARU JUBILEE ADDRESS

The following Is a copy of the addres sent Home by the last San Francisco mat by the Timaru Jubilee Committee :— " Moat Gfaoious 1 Sovereign,— On behalf of the loyal subjects of your Majeity m the town and district of Timarn, Sooth Canterbury, New Zealand, we humbly desire on the occasion of the celebration of your most illustrious reign to present to your Majesty our warmeit and moit respectful congratulations. As colonists we feel that never m the history of oar country ban there been each an extension of empire by peaceful occupation of fair lands, never such an evldenoe of the wonderful vitality of the Anglo-Saxon nee m multiplying and replenishing the earth as has taken place during the 50 yean o! your Ma j esiy 's ret^n. Although resident m the most distant of your Majesty's dominions, we have our full share of the peace and prosperity which m so large a measure, have attended your Majesty's reign. Wa desire most humbly and loyally to record our grateful appreciation of your Mnjeety's eminent personal in fluence for good as our Qaeon — as an example of a noble life, and of the evident favor with which It has pleased God to keep your going out and your coming In during the paßt 50 years to the great advantage and happiness of your people,"

THE NEW TARIFF.

An approximate return of the increased revenue which the new dntlea are esti mated to • yield, has been laid before Parliament, but tho artioles are so grouped together that the information given is of the slightest. From it, how ever, we learn that from acetio and tartarlo adds, fish, farinaceous foods, starch, mustard, pickles, sauces, chocolate, confectionery, candies, dried apples, aerated and mineral waters, honey, fruit (fresh, pulp and dried), and fresh vege* tablet), the Treasurer expects to get £25,003 more duty than was paid on them m 1886: From patent and proprie tary medioines and sheep dip, £2500; from underproof spirits, £12,000 ; boots, shoeß, and leather, £11,500 ; basket and 1 wiokerware, perambulators, carriage and carts shafts and parts, £1200 ; wrapping paper, paper bags, and oalendars, ana Bhow cards, £1400 ; twine, cordage, and rope, £1400 ; gas-pipes, unoorrugated Iron, oament, machinery, steam engines, ana iron and brass castings or manufactures, £14,000 ; paints, varnish, doors and sashes, and marble, £2000} calicoes, prints, hollands, shirtings, and other article?, now charged 15 per cent, ad valorem, £110,000. Matches are not set down as likely to yield any inotHM o f reYeww,~("Poiit"i

aggOß ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WMJpESPAI, MAY 25, 1887.



BAILWAY TIME TABLE Tbainb Abbive at Ashbomon— From Ohriat- huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .35 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timaro, 045 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 6.27 .m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 Tbainb Leato Abhbtjbion — Foi OhrisV ohuroh ana North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.57 p.m. (express). ForDunedmand Sooth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.



Keating's Couan Lozenges cures ooughs, Asthma, Bronohitis. medical testimony states that no other.medioine is so effectual m the oure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving diflioulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con- tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Ohemiete, m Xias, le l£d, a 4 # 9fl s&Cfci



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from distant olimes would do well to bear m mind that these changes and the altered diet and Burroundings of their lives en* tail manifold risks to health. Occasions are sure to rise m which they will need a remedy suoh as these renowned Fills and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physician always at his call for tho various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commencement of any illness, for Holloway'a remedies can be safely used m ftil climates.



v Jlodgh Z on Cobns." — Askl for Well "Rovteh on Corns." Quick relief, complete permanent oure. Corns, warts, bunions At ohemisls and druggists. 3 "Rough <on Itch." — " Rough on Itoh" tea Bkin humors, eruptions, ringworm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, ohilblairja ton, ivy prison, barbers t?h. 3 I



Wanted. WANTED TO LET-Good Shop with 6 Booms, East Street, at proeent In occupation of Mr Flower, Confectioner. Apply Wh. Patching, East Street. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, the last but least m prices. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o. — H. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is 6d dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin Is.— H. C. Segers; Mel- ford House. "1"* WANTED Known— The ABhburton Select Quadrille Glass meets on WEDNESDAY night, 25th May, at the Orange Hall. Dancing at eight sharp. Admission ; Gentlemen, 2s ; ladies, free. By order of the Dance Committee. 5 194 TTfTANTED KNOWN. —That MRS VV MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Be- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Poßt Office. WANTED known that HAVES & 00. have Large Stocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements m this paper. . T)IANOS, Organs, Harmoniums, sold m ■ji easy monthly payments, extending over ©ac or two years. Profitable investment of time and money.— H. M. Jones. WANTED known — I have just opened np a ÜBeful assortment of house- hold Orockery, Ironmongery and Brnah- ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. DRUIDS.--JUNE IST.



GKEAT JUBILEE SALE ■OP Drapery, Clothing:, and Boots. COMMENCING THURSDAY, MAY 12th. Particulars m future AdvertfeeWnt. AHDHEW ORR



riIHE Undersigned beg to announce that 1 they will hold a Sale of SKINS at their HORSE BAZAAR, East street, every second FRIDAY. The first Sale will tike place on FRIDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m each week, so as to enable us to advise buyers of the quantity for each Sale. PETER WILLIAMS, 6*115 Auctioneer. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LiiRG quantity of gbain; no vTrmih, H. MATSON & CO.>. ASHBURTON. ypEL ARE CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., A3HBURTON.



Public Notices. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Gbeen Lang, Hahfstead. 1 45 TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS [HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mesrrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristohmoh) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, deoidea upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, eta, and wltn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Obapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be desired* Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon ezeoution of orders. * MISSES MOREISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASB BURTON, Opposite Mr Onapman'B, Painter. 4 320 Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, &c. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES** CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT BTOOK to the tune of £600 And many of these Qoods are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAB. Skin Sales. FBIDAY, 17th MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS,



Public Notices 1 IT EATING'S POWDER destroys oth XV fleas, mothß, bedtles, and all Inuectß,> whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the suocesß of this powder is extraordinary, t 1b perfectly clean m application, •he article you purchase Is KEATING'^ Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual I Sold m tins, 6d, Ib, and 2s 6d eaoh, by chemists. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises inTancred 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 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 OHRISTCHURCH,. And Fbiedlanders' Buildings, ASHBURTON. WE receive from London publishin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 oases monthly by the direc steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branoh 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 cuetor^rs, and a libera discount on parcel and to Library Committees* . H. J. WOOD & 00. Whole >ale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, OHRISTOHUROH & ASHBURTON. ACGOIINt" BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any Btylo 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 etook. Commercial Envelopes—over 3,000,0 m stock m Christchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap—over 3f 0 reams In etook, Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' Various weights, by the bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slatoß, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ludies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home Fews, 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.w65d&00. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street. CHRISTOHUROH, And at Friedlnnders' Buildings. ASHBURTON TRY KIRKPATRICFS NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. I£"IBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JV JAM is made frem 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. EIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and infori brands Jam, the remains of old Btock, which must be Bold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBIOK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrlck's New Season om i the best. [CAUTION^ Npne iB genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Tratf* Mark " Lord Nelson' on the label, 8, JKirkpatrick & Co. MANTIFACTUEEES, ELBOW NZ,



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequis'te Alterations to Premises, which will affoid great, f&cilitirs for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few -weeks. Large and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, . Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early 'a convenientgto^enable the (51ft Distribution^to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ihuf, —Horses, Cattle, Figs, Produce »nd Merchandise. Ag«nt Norwloh .Union Fire Insurance Company;, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new cheap. Qeed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdle cheap. Ploughß, Harrows, and other Impl mentn, Cheylesmore Club Tr icy tile, the be kind made— oheap * 3-Horse Dray and Frame, new cheap. DouWe-Beated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double farrow Plough by Beid an . Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggone [i good order. Pr low. ;^ ;.. r ; FOR SALE. -Oaten Shea Chaff i any quantity. AL?RED"iIRRISON,



Miss BARRETT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cambbon Seteet West. MISS BARRATT having ereele£U» suitable room for the purpose, Is now prepared to receive Pupils m English, Maeio, French, and Drawing. School wil re-open MOrfDAY, May 23rd, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her friends, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dreßu and Mantle making. Latest Style and Fit Guaranteed. Address — Burnett street East. 5 63 MRS MANURE, ' Saunders' Buildings, FMsCY GOODS of .all descriptions. Aprons, Ladles' and Children's Olothln ; m variety on Sale and Patterna for Inspection, Notd the address— SAT7JSDBRS' BUILDINGS, ■ Opposite Railway Station; HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBf THE INEW GOODS FOR THE "WINTER SEASON AHE . NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED m THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and* Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Bovb' Clothing leaves nothing to bo desired* Thousands of Men'B and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Veßts manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggugs ' m great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Ohildron'a Jersey Suite, Chlldr } Men- of- War Suits Gentlamen'e Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirt's Bugs, Portmanteauß, and TravelH ;? Bags Jthe celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N7> CLOTHING FACTOR ST, ICamt Strizt