RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbahh Arbtvb a* Ashdurton— From Ohrißt f huroh ana the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ».m. (expreas). From Mount Somers, 10^ Tmuss Lbavi Abhbtjbton— For Christ* hnrcb and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., «n 6.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and #outh, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaro, W>p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls cloie at the AflhburtonPoat Office follow! .*—

For Ohrlstohnrch and North at 6a.m 0.30 a.m. , and 6 p.m., daily. For Ohertaey Rakala, &a, at 10.30 a.m and 5 _p.m. dally. Fox Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Oolditream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, Mid Geraldine, at 10 a. m, dally. For Temuka, at 10 vm. and 4.36 p. m <«Uy. for Tirnaro and South, at 10 a.ai., and /■ 30 p.m., dally. For Greenstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, ob Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30

FxMPWakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and - tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Uonnt Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes i%n, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri rt 10.30 a,m.

Halli arrive at thej Aahburton Poit floe— /rom Ohriatchuroh and Rakala at 10.15 .■m., 4.86 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertiey &o. at 10.15 a. and ,85 p.m. daily. From Dunedin *ad Intermedlnte placet 5.38 %m. dai.'j. tVtcm Texnnka an Timarn at 10.40 a.m p_6.Sop.m dailj. From Greonatreet and Aehburton Fork», Wednetdays and Stturdaya, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakantil, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Taeadsyi, Thundayi, •md Saturday!, at 8 p.m. Efom Monnt Somera, dally at 10.5 i m.

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed aeadays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long : ; at 10 a. m. dally. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fti at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Than days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1887. THE TONGAN OUTRAGES.

The further intelligence as to events m Tonga, published m our issue of yesterday, shows that Baker—it were mockery to apply the term Rev to such a bloodthirsty tyrant— has thrown to the winds all regard for decency and justice, and indeed broken away from all restraints. Nothing could be more outrageous than the spectacle of an Englishman — not to say a professed minister of the Gospel of Peace, him self acting as both prosecutor and judge at the trial of persons charged with attempting an outrage against his own life. He appears even to have coerced the jury with a view to securing the conviction of the offenders, among whom was an ordained Minister, said to have been " one of the brightest orna ments of the Wesleyan mission,, and who, if the Rev Mr Moulton, the head of that mission, is to be believed, was not a party to the attempt on Baker's life, the extent of his offence being that having learnt of the intended outrage the day or evening before be allowed himself to be restrained by fear from making it known. Nor was the con viction of the offenders enough. No discrimination was permitted as to degrees of culpability, and they were, one and all, condemned to death and hurried away at night to their execution without being permitted the consolations of their religion. Some of them it seems were Roman Catholics and some Wesleyans, yet neither priest nor minister was given the opportunity of access to them. Great indignation was caused among the European resi dents, but Baker threatened to massacre all white men if he were m any way interfered with. Appeal was then made to the British Vice Consul, but without avail, that functionary having it seems replied that " the king could do what he liked with his own people, he (the Consul) could not interfere." Then the unfortunates who had taken refuge m the mission house grounds (said to be British property) were de livered up one by one to yelling hordes of Baker's partisans, and subjected to every possible indignity, without dis tinction of sex. The Catholic mission was also invaded by armed and painted " fiends," and they seem to have been little short of a saturnalia of savagery under the auspices of this precious ex missionary. It is not surprising that the heads of the Catholic mission have appealed to their country (France) for protection, and it may be looked upon as certain that so soon as the news reaches New Caledonia a French war ship will be despatched to the scene. But for the dilatoriness of Admiral Tryon this ought not to have been necessary, as by this time an English man-of-war should have been on the spot to compel King George's truculent Prime Minister to desist from his outrageous conduct, and it seems a pitiable thing that, to quote Sir Robert Stout, British communities m these seas should rely as a safeguard against French annexation of Tonga m the interests of civilisation upon the "jealousy with which Ger many would reward the appearance oi the French so close to Samoa." France, or any civilised Power, has a right to step m to enforce order and decency, just as any citizen m nn English community has a right to interfere m cases of violence, and it will be a disgrace to the English name if, as is only too often the case, we look idly on while another Power does what we should do ourselves. It is satisfactory to find that the Admiral has mov;d at last, and that the Diamond has been despatched to Tonga under sealed orders. It is to be hoped that those orders will give her commander ample discretionary power, either singly or m conjunction with any French vessel which may be sent on a like errand. Non-interference is very right and proper m regard to countries which have some semblance of dechnt govern ment, feu to push the doctrine to the ex treme of refusing to intervene m such circumtances as obtain m Tonga is alto gether too absurd. If the statements made m the telegrams under notice are true, apd we presume they Sre, we cannot interfere too soon.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The pulpit of the Presbyterian Church win be occupied by the Key H. B. Burnett on Sunday next. He will also preach at the Wakanui Church m the afternoon. Mr Burnett for Bomo years was pastor to the Church here (when hi 3 district extended from tho Eakaia to the Bangttata) previous to bis removal to Halkett, and no doubt many of kt old hearers will be glad to have an oppor «~nity of again listening to him, especially as bis visit is a farewoll one, Mr Burnett shortly , removing to the West Ooast, to fill the pulpit at Greymoutb, we believe.

This morning, before Major Steward, an inebriate, whose latest previous offence was more than four years ago, was treated as a first offender, and let off with a fine of one shilling and costs.

An Adelaide bank ia being built of Oamarn stone.

A Christohurch correspondent' of the Dunedin Evening Star says he has the best authority for stating that Sir John Hall has definitely decided to offer himself as a can. didate for the Selwyn Beat. Mr Wakefield, it is believed, will not offer himself for re. eleotion.

A "Literary Bureau " has been established at Cbioago, whioh supplies every sort and description of manuscript at a minute's notice, including " sermons for clergymen, fairy tales for children, and patent medicine advertisements for the suffering world."

Eighty years ago it took me one and often *wo days to cross the Irish Channel from Holyhead to Dublin, or vice versa, m one of the sailing packets of the time, though they were then considered very smart craft. Now the journey is done m four hours, and with praotioally the same punctuality as travelling by rail ; the laßt Bteamer, the Ireland, added to the line oan do her 21 knots.

Napier (sayß the Jhmeiin Evening Herald) mast be a wonderfully go-ahead place. The population is not one-fourth that of Dunedin, and yet the town supports three daily papers. The youngest of these journals is only about two yearß old, and it has already enlarged its oolamns three times. It is now the same Biza as the Wellington Post. The editor (Mr Marryatt Hornsby) was at one time editor of the Lake County JPress, published m Arrow.

In Philadelphia women make a good living as profes3ioanl " lampers." They contraot to oall eaoh day, and trim and keep m perfect order the lamps of the household. The rao'&l, the chimneys, the shades and the wipks are kept immaculate, and the oil fresh, and the relief to the average house keeper is worth more than the slight fee required.

Out of some 950,000 of the whitefiah ova received some ten days since (says the Lake Wahatipu Mail) only about 50,000 have been hatched out— the greater portion of the rest having gone bad on acoount of large numbers being stuok together m balls, as it were. The difference m temperature— 36deg Fab. when unpacked and 49deg m the hatohing boxes — has probably also had something to do with the lose.

The rails on the Napier- Woodville line of railways have now reuohed Woodville Btation, The work of blasting is going on rapidly and the line is expeoted to be publicly opened on 10th Marob.

The considerable privileges enjoyed by members of Parliament, which include the right of travelling over all railways of Austra lasia free of oost, and of .demanding to be accommodated within their own districts with a box seat on a mail coach and other similar concessions, will (says the Argus of February 4) be supplemented by others m connection with the Intercolonial Railway from Mel bourne to Adelaide. By an arrangement entered into by the Railway Department of this colony and that of South Australia, members are m future to be entitled to use, free of charge.

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Caledonian Society will be held this evening.

Acceptances for the meeting of the Trades men's Racing Club are due on Saturday

evening.

As the result of a competition held this week the following members have been ohosen to represent the Ashburton Rifles at the Rifls ARSOoiation Meeting to be held at Ohrietchuroh next week: — Sergeant Nelson , Privates Sim and McDonald. We hope the Ashburton representatives will pull off some thing. This will be the first time Ashburton has been represented at the Association meetings.

In an account of the voyage to New Zealand of the b.b. Tainni contributed by a passenger to the New Zealand Times of the 21st inst., the writer mentions that the Rev Mr Scott concluded servioe each Sunday, which was well attended. A Sunday school was also started, Mrs Soott being most energetic m her efforts to amuse the little ones. The voyage seems to have been an exceedingly pleasant and happy one.

We know that there is nothing on earth equal to American Co.' Hop Bitters as a family medicine. Look for

JUVENILE TEA PARTY.

Yesterday afternoon, while perambulat ing the street In quest of Incidents, startling or other wist, we were attracted by the shouts and laughter of children m the southern portion of the town, On arriving In Moore street, we found a very large party of youngsters who were being entertained by our genial townsman, Mr T. Hoult of Herbal Beer celebrity. The juvenile guests began to arrive about half past three, and amused themselves playing at various games such as kiss-ln-the-rlng, etc, until 5 o'elook, when 67 sat down to a substantial tea, very nicely laid ont m Mr Hoult's beautiful 000 l cellar. The gocd things having been partanen of and most thoroughly appreciated, tho children were turned ont, when the fun became fast and furicus, pcrombltog for apples, nuts aod lollies, and racing for lucky ba^s, which *ai kept up till 8 o'cl ok, when all wore sout back to the cellar, where that time-honored pastime, snap-dragon, was provided to the wonderment and awe of most of the little ones. This concluded one cf the pleasentest obildren's parties at «hloh It has been out good fortune to be present l| sf£3E6&|2g9

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The Addington market on Monday was very thinly attended. Oattle. — A rather large snpply of fat cattle was yarded, Including soma very Rood steers, a description that has been seldom eean of late. The demand was steady, bat last week's price 3 were barely maintained, npmely, 18i to 10a per 1001 b t: r prime beef, 15s to 17a for middling to fair quality, inferior at very low rates Good steers sold from £6 to £7 10s ; heifers, light weights, £4 to £5 10s Store oattle were only represented by odd lots. There was a rather better erqairy, but the business done was not important. Sheep. — The number of fat sheep for ward wss much below the average, and the demand being good, an advanoa was realised on good descriptions of 91 to 1b eaoh; Good crossbred wethers sold from 7a to 8s 6d, a speofal line at 10s ; lighter quality from Era ; good, young ewes, 5s to 7s. Prime mutton was worth l^d perlb, ordinary quality Id, lnferlorfat nomn 1 prices. Fat lambs were again lo*rer, good pens selling at 4 1 to 6s. An exceptionally heavy line brought Bs. Several lines of good stores were penned, and forward conditioned lines were well oorapeted for. The sales Included 500 9 -tooth half bred wethers at 4s si ; and a small line of 4 and 6-tooth mixed crossbreds at^4s9i; aged cross-bred ewes Is 8i ; breeding orossbred ewes 2s 3d and 2s Bd. Old merlnoes, for btifij ng, sold at Is 3d to Is Bd.

Pigs. —The supply was quite insufficient for the demand, and prices for stores want very high ; indeed, buyers of- porkers had m many cases, to give way to farmers, who took even batchers' qualities for thalr stubbles.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, February 23. The ra'lway authorities are still passing the unemployed along tho line to country districts, to where work Is available.

Wakganci, February 23. A meeting of the Committee of the Waoganul Jockey Club was held this even ing, to consider replies sent to their circular re the tot alias tor question by the Metropolitan Clubs, when it was decided that the proposed conference shall be held at Napier on the 15th March.

Napier, February 23. Nelson Bros, announce that killing will be stopped for a short time at their works at Tomoana. They have now 28 ; 500 frozen carcases In store; and there is a difficulty m obtaining vessels for their shipments. This difficulty Is a very serious drawback, and has greatly Inter fered with a f nil development of the trade; but notwithstanding, early as is the season, Messrs Nelson have sent away 90,000 oaroases.

Wellington, February 23. Last night on different occasions three fires were discovered In a large building m Qain street, oocupled by questionable character!, the premises are owned by Mr Morttn Qjain, The police Intend to make a searching enquiry as to the ia oendiary,

The Chairman of the Education Board has given notice of motion as follows :— " That with a view to facilitate the found ing and establishing of a University College m Wellington, the teaching staff of the Norrcal School be given three months' notice and that the Normal School there after be abolished, on the understanding that the funds so realised be employed to found a University Chair In the said Wellington College." Mr O. O. Howard Principal of the Training College, has re ceived three monthi' notice, terminating his agreement.

Admiral Tryon has expressed Wnmlf favorable to stationing two war vessels m New Zealand if New Zealand contributes her quota to the proposed general scheme of naval defence of the colonies. The Admisal considers thj demand of lho Government m this respoot a reasonable one, but of course the matter would have to roceive the faaotion cf tha Home Government.

In ojnscquenco of the numerous burg lailes, the police have arrested four suspicious characters, and charged them with v«grancy. Oue case was partly heard tOday aod remanded.

When H.M.S. Nelson was hero last year the Union Company sent ten tons of Wbctport ccal aboard . Mr Boyd reported ao favoiably on it that the Admiralty has just sent orders to take a largo quantity next trip, and 700 tons have been ordered. Mr Boyd thinks that if he is able to report as highly upon this as on the smaller quantity the Admiralty will pur chase large quantities and forward them to Australian depots for the sole use of men-of-war on this station.

Hokitika, February 23. The dead body of a man named Arthur Faiquhßr was found at Crooked River on the north bank of the Teremakao, near Lake Brunner, thirty miles from Kumara, yesterday mornbg. There were no marks of violence, and is supposed to hare resulted from natural causes.

Dunedin, February 23. Mr Maoandrew, M.H.R., met with rather a serious accident while proceeding home to-day. The howe he was driving bolted, and Mr Macandrew was thrown oct, receiving a tevera shaking. No bones »ppear to bo broken.

i Jnveroargixl, February 23. An Inquest was held t >day on the body of a man found In the Matauta river, but the result his not reached town. It Is s»id that the Rev Mr Hall is of opinion that the body is that of his eon, who went out to Inspect land that he had taken np on the 29ch October, and has not been seen since ; also that the socks on his feet are darned with woret?d of the Bamo shado as some fornd m Hall's tent. Hall bad a gun with him, and the body is said to bear a gun shct wound.

NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE.

The following is wired from Auckland to the Ohristohuroh Telegraph of Toes day : —

Two warders have been temporarily suspended for allowing an Evening JBell reporter to escapa from Mount Eden Gaol yesterday during the hour following Ike exeoution of Oaffcey and Perm. It Is the law In relation to executions that no person present is to be permitted to leave the gaol until the execution has been completed and the necessary medical certificate given. This means about an hour's delay. So the reporter was placed m the unpleasant position of having to decide between obedience to th« )air acd his duty to the public The instincts of his profession being strong on him, he determined to serve the public, and io he simply " broke gaol." Making a rush for it, he managed to get ont. Bafore the anthorlties had awakened to the gravity of the position he was gone, and a oab being In readiness he was driven away to his office. The ttate of con sternation within the walls when tba eßcspe was discovered was something dreadful, and the other reporters, penned up like wild beasts trapped, were furious. An Instant pursuit by the warders was ordered, bat the wheels of the reporter's chariot were too swift, and the warders were left m the back ground. The BtU last night thus apologises — " We apologise to the gaol authorities and to the law for the Improper conduct of our representa tive, and though we have the greatest reverence for law, we did not feel justi fied m withholding (he spoils of war, and to extras were issued m thousands all over the city, whilo tho representatives of our contemporary were kicking- their heels within the walls of the gaol. We aro frte to admit that it was the result neithar of negligence nor inattention to duty on the part of either the gaoler or warders. It was simply superior jonrna- Hitic enterprise."

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[R«UTER's TJBIBGRAMB— COPYRIGHT.]

THE GERMAN ELECTIONS.

Berlin, February 22. Up to the present 221 members have been elected to the Reichstag, the Government having a majority of 69. Through the provinces the Socialists and Radicals lost heavily, but m Alsace the Government have been defeated m every election.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

London, Februarys 2

In the House of Commons to-day Sir James Fergusson announced that the number of French troops m the New Hebrides has lately been reduced, and her Majesy's Government was arranging with the French Government for the removal of all the troops from those Islands. -

SPEECH BY MR GOSCHEN.

London, Febrn&ry 23,

At a meeting 6( St. George's Club last night, at which the Agents-General for the colonies were present, Mr Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a speech, m which he urged the necessity of all political parties uniting to support the Government at the present. crisis. It was necessary he de clared, to show the colonies that Eng land still retained the art by which she built up the Empire.

CANADIAN ELECTIONS.

(Received February 24, at 11.45 a.m

Ottawa February 23. The general elections to the Canadian House of Commons resulted m a majority of 5 5 members for the present Government. In Nova Scotia Unionist candidates alone were elected and the agitation for secession m that province has thus entirely ended. Sir Charles Tupper, Finance Minister was elected for the Cumberland electorate by a large majority.

EARTHQUAKE.

Paris, February 23. Several severe shocks of earthquake were experienced this morning about six o'clock. In Cannes, Nice, and Mentone, many houses collapsed, but so so far as is known no loss of life has occurred.

SERIOUS RIOTS.

Amsterdam. February 23. Serious riots occurred to-day m this city betweea large bodies of Loyalists and Socialists Many on both sides were severely wounded.

THE S.S. AORANGI.

(Received February 24, 1 p.m.) London, Fubrnary 23. The s.s. Aorangi arrired at Plymouth last evening. Her cargo of meat is m good condition.

(special to press association.)

SIR ROBERT STOUT ON FEDERATION.

London, February 21. Sir Robert Stout, m an article m the Nineteenth Century, insists that colo nial federation must precede Im perial federation.

THE TONGAN AFFAIRS.

London, February 22. Sir Henry Holland states that the Government are awaiting authentic news from Tonga before they consider whether Sir C. B. Mitchell shall in tervene.

THE LAND LEAGUE.

Lord Salisbury considers it useless to " proclaim " the Land League until the law is made more effective.

IRISH RENTS.

The Irish Land Commission recom mend the revision of rents every five years, and larger advances being made to tenants.

THE GERMAN ELECTIONS.

The elections to the German Reich stag commenced to-tlay m Berlin. Two Socialists were elected at Hamburg, and at Breslau Socialists were returned. Count Von Moltkerand Her Richter were elected. Further elections will, it is believed, result m a formidable in crease m the Socialists' strength.

OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

In the House of Commons last night Sir Tames Fergusson, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, made a statement to the effect that Sir Drummond Wolff's proposals with regard to Egypt would not involve the withdrawal* of the British troops from that country while Egypt was unable to defend herself.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Mr Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, introduced the Parliamentary Procedure Bill. In the course of the debate Mr Gladstone made a speech m which he deprecated the discussion of the Bill m a party spirit. But he considered the proposals of the Government were wholly inadequate. Mr Parnell de clared the sole effect of the Bill would be to limit the right of minorities,

AUSTRALIAN.

[reutbb's teleorams— copyright.]

The South Australian Parliament will be dissolved next week, and the general elections will follow im mediately after.

MAKING ENQUIRIES.

Melbourne, February 23

Sir Henry Parkes arrived here this morning. It is understood he will make enquiries regarding the manage ment of the Victorian railways, also as to what steps should be taken to prevent the importation of diseased horses into Victoria.

POLITICAL.

Adelaide, February 23. In a speech at the Town Hall last eight, Mr Bray urged economy m the public expenditure, and the necessity of taxation falling on the wealthier classes. He encouraged schemes for water conservation, but discoun tenanced borrowing large sums of money to be expended on unproductive works. He expected the property tax would produce He con sidered it v unwise Pt the present moment to increase the tariff m the flection of protection, but when the proper time arrived the Government jypiijd add to the duties on lines which could be manufactured m the colony, m order to encourage local industries. He would support the payment of members, without, however, making it a Government measure _^_ ffffijyfl

THE AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL SOCIETY.

. Sydney, February 33. At a special meeting of the Aus tralian Mutual Provident Association tornight a resolution was passed for bidding the granting of gratuities to re tiring officers, and requesting the Board of Directors to resign. 

STARTLING DISCOVERY

The Government have discovered that ;£aoo,ooo worth of war material, which was ordered by Mr Dalley with out the sanction of the Cabinet during the late war scare, is now being shipped to Sydney. .

(Received February 24th, 1 pm.) THE CONFERENCE DELEGATES Mblboxtrki, February 84. Sir William Fitzherbert and Sir Henry Parkes were entertained it dinner last night by the Premier and members of the Ministry.

EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[rBUTKR's TBLBQRAMS— -COPYRIGHT.]

(Received February 24, 11.54 a.m;) Constaumnomb, February 23. Gadban Effendi, Turkish Specitl envoy to Bulgaria, has advised the Porte that the difficulties m that country can alone be solved by a Russian oc cupation of Bulgaria and a Tmkiih occupation of Roumdia. : '

MELBOURNE MARKETS.

[reutbr's telegrams— copyright ]

Mbmjournjs, February 23.  The Manager of the National Mort gage and Agency Co. reports as fol-. lows of the local markets :— Wheat is decidedly firmer at 3s xod to 3s nd ; barley qiueter at 3s 9d to 4s 3d. There is a moderate enquiry for New Zealand oats— milling sorts, 3s to 3s >. id, feed sorts being steady but not active at 2s od to 3s j New Zealand oats, under bond, fair demand, 25 id tO 2S 2(3. . • . .

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.

(miTUBB's TIMSeRAMS— OOFYRIOBT,]

Melbourkb, February 23, A terrible explosion occurred at noon to-day m Arbrasora's Military Gun* powder Factory, Job's Gully, Sand hurst. The building took fire and is still burning freely. Only one body has yet been recovered. Four others, including that of the proprietor's son, are visible inside the burning building, but it is utterly impracticable to attempt to recover them at present. .Several-"' persons have besides been seriously burned, and many narrow escapes are reported. The explosion, which was heard for miles around, originated m the room where powder is compressed by hydraulic power. The magazine, however, has not yet exploded.

(Received February 24^1 p.m.)

Melbourne,, February 21. By the explosion at Sandhurst six operatives lost their lives their bodies being literally roasted. Two other workmen were seriously injured*

LORD SALISBURY'S PLANS.

[SPECIAL 10 PEBSS ASSOCIATION.]

London, February 21. A meeting of Conservative peers and members of the House of Commons was held to-day at the Foreign Office. Lord Salisbury urged the vital import ance of amending the rules of procedure so that the length of speeches might be curtailed and the Government; have a fair opportunity of bringing on busi ness. Among the Bills intended to be submitted to Parliament was a Bill amending the Criminal Law. Speaking on the programme of legislation for the amelioration of affairs m Ireland, Lords Salisbury said that when the question of Parliamentary procedure was settled the Government intended to Introduce a Bill dealing with the affairs of Ireland. The provisions of the Bill would be somewhat on the basis of the recom mendations contained m the Lord Commissioners' report. Several mem bers of the Commons urged upon the Government tbe necessity of intro ducing a Local Government Bill on popular lines.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Fire Caused by a Locomotive. Mastkrton, February 24. A railway engine yesterday caused * fire, destroying grain stacks, valued at £350 the property of R. Campbell. Wellington, February 24. Mr Ballanco goes to a Korero. Mr Bailance intends to attend the great meeting of the Ngapahl and Arawa trtbee at Waitangi on Marob 7th. It is expected to be the largest meeting ever held north of Auckland. The matters to toe dfeoatied are tribal questions. . Expiration of Parliament. There seems to be a doubt as to the exact date of ihe termination of the Par* Hament. It is usually supposed to ba August 4, but It ia not dear whether It does not exist till December 19. Meat Preserving Company. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Meat Preserving and Refrigerating Com pany, the balance sheet showed a loss of £204 on the year's transactions. The Chairman regretted the unsatisfactory oharaoter of the -report, and attributed . the position to the high prlos paid for the concern at the commencement. Re« f erring to the meat sent Home to the Exhibition, he said they oould not even get the prloe of the casks, let alone tip meat. . Wellington Cemetery. A Committee of Newton residents have' reported against the purchase of the Oemetary site at Melrone, and express Ihe opinion that it would be a scandalous waste of public money if decided on by the City Council. Water Supply Failing. The pressure of the water supply hai fallen so seriously that it is suspected that a large leak exists In the reservoir at -. Walnuiomata. . !, Fire Brigade Conference. . Dunjsdiw, February 24. ' At tbe Fire Brigades Conference to-day requests were received from Kelson and Ohristchuroh to hold next year's demons* trations at those plaoes. By the Chair* man's casting vote Ohrfstehurch was selected. Captain Mltohtll of Port Chalmers was elected President, Captain : Page, Wellington, and Lieutenant Smith. Ohrlstchnroh, Vice-Presidents and fort, man Gilbert, Napier, Seoretary (re. elected. -^^ „, r^smmm^ .

THE ASHBURTON aUABBIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1887



SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.— In protection' of,- the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globo, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of Oeneral Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editoral published m the Clinical Record : — " We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond- ing to scientific) tests." Another conooction called " Refined Extraot of Eucalyptus," has made its appearance since. This product stands, acoording to Dr Owen, foremost m causing idjurious effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medical Society of Viotoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above faots, and desire the publio to exercise care and preoau* 'ion. SANDER & SONS.-(Advt.)



Special AdTortlgomentg. VALENTINES! VALENTINES!! New Stock of Valentines just received pers.s. "Coptic " from London. Com- prising a variety of the newest and most beautiful designs. Now ready for Belec« tion, and at very low prices. Also,— COMIC VALENTINES ' In Great Variety. Chbaf. NEW GOODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Fire Screens, Writing Desks, Work Poxes, Photo Albums) Scrap Albums, Writing Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Clips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and every description of Fancy and Commercial Stationery. We have also a large Stock of Brown Wrapping Paper. Grocers' Grey Bags, also Confectionery and Fruit Bags. New Books and New Music byevory mail steamer, Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of mail. Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library a&d School Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. Any Book waned which may be tem-j porarily out of atdck will be immediately procured from our Chriatchurv h Establish- ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and beet assorted m the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail steamer. H.J.WOOD&OO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printer*, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ABHBURTON.



Special advertisements. WILDING AND LEWIS, BARRISTERS AND QOIICITORS. F. WILDING, NOTAKY PUBUO. - Omoet: Next " Mail" Offioe, Burnett st., Ashburton. > Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashbarton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally t n these days. The firm Is now represented m Ash- ' burton by Mr Clayton, an English * Solicitor of oonsiderablo experience, who ' will be m daily attendance at the office i to receive instructions md confer wltb olents. ' *100 8 > f|>HE undersigned have Juet Received X FRE3H SUPPLIES E OF I NEWCASTLE COAL [ WESTPORT COAL » V.D.L. TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS BCILED AND RAW OIL CASTOR OIL 1 WHITE AND RED LEAD j AMERICAN LOUKS J HOUSE VARNISH SCRIM ' WIRE NETTING WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WISE (Plain) INSPECTION INVITED. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTE ffIJB^H&fNRRsSiPvI^S^BILK^^HL^KDi^L^L^L^L^B MARVELLOUS Steam Washer. A WASHING MACHINE AND BOILER IN ONE. Saves Labor, Time, Health and Money. Everybody does their own washing nowi' " A child fourteen years of age can wash fifteen bhhts m twenty minutes. fj Hundreds of Ladies are buying the Marvellous Steam Washer. THE Marvellous Steam Washer h a sqnaro boiler inside of which rovolvea a hollow wooden cylinder that' holds yonr clotheß. Pour into the boiler 'water to the depth of 3 inches. When the water boil* yon have steam, then revolve your wheel for 15 minntts, yonr clothes are then ready for rineing. Steam has' done your work, for steam ia many timea more powerful than wafer. The of tener clothes ar* washed with this machine the whiter they get. Instead of the back breaking, hard rubbing, and finger-bleeding operation of the Bemi-barbaroua washboard, nH tho while inhaling the effltrria of the waahtub, yon have a gentlo and healthy exercise, giving a rotary mntion to 15 shirts at once, instead of rubbing on a Bmall part ot one. Instead of being bent over the unhealthy fumes of a washtah, yon are using a rotary boiler with bnt a little more steam thin an ordinary tea-kettle boiling. Instead of boiling and scrubbing hard for (several hours over 16 shirts, you wash them all ia 16 minutes. "With this machine an ordinary family's vaßhing can be done m 2 to 3 hours, ond the clothes all on the line, which ia often a great advantage m drying tho clothes ; and dinner can be s;ot ready as on any other day. A3 a health preserver it ii of the greatest impoitonce, as the steam will thoroughly kill all germs of dieeaeo that might bo m any clothes, wh ! ch is sure to bo ia those of tho sick or consumptive. It it well- known by everyone of common Bbnse that washing clothes m the old way is tho hardest of all work done by women, and it time gives rheuroattem, swollen joints, drawn-up fingers, nnd other evils, but by using the marvelous Steam Washer the terrors of wash-day are over. Bead a few of tho many testimonials received :— " The Steam Woeher I bought 3 week* bank N a great success nnd works well. — Arthur Frisbv, Batwell Farm, Willowby, November 22Dd, 188 G." " 1 ho Wnnher works well, leaves the clothes a brautifnl colour, and does not injure them. Mrs CnAM/roN, December 16th, 1880 " "My wife requests me to Btato that the Machine we bought from you is a perfect succcße. The work that ns»d to tnke Bor 9 hours to do is now completed m 2 hours and a half, tho work being done with very little labour. Tho Jiteam Wathor works better than wan expected, both for washing and heating the nvlk for cheese malting. It is a great boon, and well worth the meney.— Hbnrt Hui ron. Elgin." "The Machlre I» bought has given every satisfaction, and does all yon alleged it would. My wife cays it f aves hard labour nnd the ' clothe*, the rubbing board with it is never < used nor needed, and m the invention of the Steam Washer you have conferred a great bcou on the domestic circle, and its use will ' become universal as soon aa its mer ts are • appreciate I.—Bey. J. Kennor." . " In reply to your card, wo find the Washer a most useful and labour-saying machine I Thero is nothing equal to it m the washing ( line. It is all you claim for it, and onr women folks would not bs without it. Even a delicate ' female can do a large washing iv half a day. < I cannot speak too highly of it.— Mrs Dr. ( Hiokey.' Mr Barrell, < Sir, — The Washing Machine that was i purchased from you after trial has proved to i give fall satisfaction, and can be hcneotly recommended to every household as a great ] saving m time and labour. — Mrs Chas j Conkblly, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, near . Auckland." l A still larger demand expected than my late t list of buyers showed, froyi what the ladies ( tell me of the promises their hatbands have i made them, " You shall have one of Ferriman's I Marvellonß Washing Machines after h*mst." | E3aW2»*S!*»l F.FERRIMAN, , ._ _ &aMi* Bole Ascent, ' afldgs _ J «&£»m AshburtOßi {c



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Rcquis'te Alterations i to Premises, which will afford grentrr facilities for conducting oar irapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Btock within the next few weeks. 1 arge ond liberal Reductions are now made m every Dr partment. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to prest nt the same as early as convenient to^enable the Gift Distribution to. bo satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &&of. f Bast and Tancred "streets, Ashburton.



Wanted. PLUMS, PLUMS, PLUMB— Plams m any quantity, for preserving, at A. W. Bakdell's, Town Ball. WANTED Known—For ohe»p drapery go to H. O. Seobss' Genuine Oiear. Ing Sale. Fresh bargains jait opened. Mcl ford Honse, East street. WANTED — A Gentleman of good address, well acquainted with A tabor ton and surrounding distrloti, as Canvasser for the New York Life In- surance Company. Apply to Mr Davis. Somerset Hotel. 2 138 WANTED known— l have jast opened up a useful assortment of home- hold Crookery, Ironmongery and Brnnh- ware.— James MoGbkgob, Grocer, Etc, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. FURNITURE— To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Ppring Coucbes, £1 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. OBNTBAL HOTEL. JW. MoHAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur- rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling —Feeds, Okb Shilling. Horses and JBcggias to let on hire a prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellors hinnom cab will moot all trains. W. F. HANNAFOED, (Burnett atreit, opposite " Mail" Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, flylSnES to infem ibe pnblic of *V Ashburton an 1 the surrounding districts thnt he keeps m stock or can' MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de- scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed m a ebilfu manner. All goods sold at lowfot remunerative prices. A Tbial solicited. HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bough m any quantity for CASH. 1 TO be Let by Tender for a torm of years to be agreod upon, the Old Estab- lished Busin'oss Promises known as the CITY COMPANY, Tinwnld. The premises consist of Putclior's irhop, General Store and Bakery, with every convenience for carrying on a large business. A first-class business ii now being done. All info mntion to be obtained on the premises, Tinwald, or on application to Messrs Fletcher, Humphries and Co., Cathedral Square, Ohmtchuroh. The highest or # any tender not necessari'y accepted. Tenders close on MONDAY, February 28th, 1887. Tenders to be addressed to John M. P-eid, Tinwald. 2 96 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR IT THE NEW GOODS FOB THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. fhouflande of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Jveicoatß, Waterproof Coats and Leggiuge m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Ohiidron'a Jersey Suite, Children's Men- of- War Suits GentUmen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmantuaus, and Travelling Bags ■Hie celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N 7- OLO r HING FACTOR?, East Stbikt GREAT ANNUAL SALE or SUEPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS. Commencing Saturday, Jan. 82. GREATEST BARGAINS Ever offered m Ashburtop, FOR|PRIOES SEE HANDBILLS. AJTDREW ORB



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULINcThas REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, GfcEBN Lane, Hampstead. 145 MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Satjndebs' Buildings, East street. TjiANOY STATIONERY, Toys, and |j Christmas Presents m variety. Cbrißtmas Cards, &c, &o. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &o , &c, 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. |~N consequence of so much Poaching of -*■ Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks. I hereby give notice that anyone found cc doing will be prosecuted ; and furtbo? $ that a reward of £20 will be paid to any pewm who will give BEcb information %- jhall lead to the conviction of such ■a enders. DONALD McLEAN, U°36 Lagmhor; mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES, quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the diatreaaing symptoms so pre- ,/alent with the sex. Boxes 13 lid and la 3d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, BDgl»nd. Wholesale of all the Wholeaale Houses. Beware of Imitations. S TRY KIBKPATRICK'S' NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT^IREPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\_ JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit haß been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the 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, bnt ASK for KIBKPATBICK'S NEW BEASON JAM, and see that you get it THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'B New Season Jam is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is •tamped on each tin, and bas our registered Trade Merk "Lord Nelson 1 •a the label, S*|Kirkpatrick & Co. '^MAIiTJFACTUEEES,. NELSON, N.Z, 12 ,L — _ ....-.»•■ t. ... « ...