RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains Arrive at AsnßOwTON—From Chmt churoh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (expreoe), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ,m. (express). From Mount Somers, l&G ft.m TaAisa Leave Ashbdbton — For Ohnßt ohnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (expreßa). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malta close at the Ashbnrton Post Office follows : — For Ohrlntohnroh and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m.| and 5 p.m., daily. For OKertsey Rakaia, &c, at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For punedln,Tlnwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester, %nd GerftMitie, at 10 a.ra. daily. For Tewuka, at 10 \.m. and 430 p.m «*lly. jSVnr Timani and South, at 10 a.m., and f3O p. m,, daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 a.m. For Wakannl, Elgin, Spaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tnesdayo, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somera, 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 ip.m, dally* , For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednea i»ys, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive at the, Aohburton Post ftoe — J"rom Christchuroh and Raka'a at 10.15 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertsey &o. at 10.15 s and ,86 p.m. daily. From Dunedin *ad Intermediate places S.Stf "Mn. daily. /•Iron, Tomnko an Tioir.rn at 10.40 a. m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forkr, Wednesdays- and at 4 46 pro. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seu field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, und Saturdays, at 5 p m. Trom Mount Somera, dally at 10.6 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapnna, on Wed oesdayn and .Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aflhton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurt. days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1887. A HORRIBLE AFFAIR.

The horrible death of an inmate of the Napier gaol, who while suffering from an attack of delirium tnmens knocked his life out by hammering his head against the walls of his cell, surely calls for a rigorous enquiry at the hands of the Minister for justice. We, yesterday, mentioned briefly the facts of the case, of which the following are more extended particulars. The poor fellow, one John Douglas Parsonage, who had drunk himself into delirium over the unexpected luck of winning a ;£ioo totalisator dividend had been remanded on a charge of lunacy for medical examination. "He was placed m an ordinary cell and, according to the evidence given at the inquest, he was visited by a warder at six o'clock m the evening. Shortly afterwards he became very violent, knocking his head against the wall, and the prisoners shouted out that he was knocking his brains out. At last the warder went to his door and spoke to him but did not enter, and for a minute or two he was quieier, but soon renewed his violent conduct until nearly midnight, when he was heard to /all on the floor of his cell. When his cell was opened at six o'clock next morning he was found dead from the in juries he had received." Of course an inquest was held, and the jury found that he had come to his death through the self-inflicted injuries described, and appear to have thought that they had fully completed their duty m adding as a lider to their verdict that the gaol should be furnished with a padded room. It did not seem to strike them, as it surely must strike everyone else, that there was gross carelessness and heartlessness shown by the gaol authorities m suffering the poor demented creature to knock himself about m the way described. He was heard to fall on the floor of his cell and yet no one opened the door until morning, when he was found a corpse. It seems to us that the warder on duty was guilty of the grossest possible neglect, and that he ought at once to be called upon to answer for it. We assume, of course, that the telegraphed j particulars- of the case are to be relied upon as correct. If they are not so, then an official enquiry would serve to clear the gaol authorities from blame, but if they are, then most certainly such gross carelessness and cruel negli gence as is alleged to have been dis played should not be allowed to go un punished.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Apropos of the Divorce Court, the corres pondent of the " Liverpool Post " sayß that " the jury m the Colin Campbell oase have had an interesting reminiscence of their ordeal m Mr Jußtice Butt's Court. Lady Colin Campbell Bent a New Year's card' to every juryman, aooompanied by an appropriate motto." In consequence of the ruinously low prices obtained for last season's fruit crop, a large □amber of growers m Kent, England, have grabbed their orchards. This has beendone even m cases where the crop of 1886 was the most proliflo on record, the growers stating thai it would not be worth their while to grow frait and sell it at the price of last season. Some Volunteers have, we are sorry to see, been misconducting themselves m Wellington, It appears that three men, who were the woree for liquor, attempted to force their way into the circus tent without paying for admission. On being arrested they resisted the police, and some Volunteers m the crowd which had gathered disgraced themselves by behaving m a manner calculated to incite publio feeling against the police. So at any rato wires a correspondent of the " Christ* ohurch Telegraph "of yesterday. If the facts are really as represented those Volunteers should be made an example of. It will Been by an advertisement m another column that Mr J. Ivess will addresß the electors of Wakanui at dates and places appointed, beginning with Aehburton on Thursday next, 31st instant. The publio will be [pleased to observe that the old time favorite of the stage, familiarly spoken of bb Jobpny Hall," whom we have all Been m the old days as Rip Van Winkle, Asa Trenchard, and a host of other oharao ters, and who knows how to make people smile or cry almost as he wills, is once more to the fore. Since we saw him last he has been starring it m Australia, the United States, India, China, at Home, and good* ness knows where else besides, and has doubtless been at home everywhere. He oomes to Ashburton with the Fun on the Bristol Company, which contains a number of first-olass performers, and the bill issued for to-night at the Oddfellows' Hall contain?, besides the piece dv resistance so intitnled, performances by the Australian Yokes Family, who give the most grotesque and amusing dances and songs. We believe that a really delightful entertainment may be depended upon, and hops that the veteran will be accorded a bumper house. The " Presbyterian " objects to the un dignified Bpectaole occasionally presented of i ministers of religion making a great fuss over condemned criminals. While having no, wish to deprive those wretched men of the consolations of religion, it thinks those con- Bolations should be received m the privaoy of their cells. |As to ministera^attencJing them on the scaffold it say 3 : — " It is monstrous that attention should be paid to them m their last moments such as the best of men do not usually receive." Count Von Moltke, a nephew of the great German warrior, appeared at the Williams town Police Court on March 0, charged with a trifling offenoe, and, after explanations from his guardiana,£waa discharged. The revised version of the Scriptures has yielded a handsome profit to Oxford Univer sity, which has the copyright of ths publica tion. Already £11,800 b»B been voted from the to cumulated earnings for new buildings and improvements on the University estates. A large tract of 3G6 acres of Crown lands has just been reserved at Western Port m connection with the scheme for the defence of Melbourne. It is proposed to establish a permanent military camp there on the model of Aldershot. The French War Minister is buying up m Garmany largo quantities of aulphnrio ether whioh is an essential ingredient of the new explosive melanite. The French manufac tories are unable to produce as much as is required. At" tho date of the census m March last year there was m New Zealand one man who had complected 107 years, but was under 108. The nse of dynamite as an instrument of crime has become so common that a bill was introduced lately m the Senate of California making it a misdemeanour for any person legitimately dealing m dynamite to fail to keep a reoord of all sales that are made, with the names of the purchasers, etc. The Auckland correspondent of a Dunedin paper says :— Old Maurice Kelly, of Wade, who voted at |the Wado lioensing elections, attained the age of 102 years 10 weeks ago. The old man was very frail, and deolared it would be tho HUt vote he wonld record m this world. He was so ill afterwards that his life was despaired of. The " Chrfstchuroh Press " says the follow ing private telegram from Melbourne has been received : — " Barley — The demand iB strong. We have made salos up to five shillings." Aotive military preparations are said to be m progress m Austria. Large oontracts have been made for provisions for the army, the heads of the railway administrations have been called upon to make prospective arrange ments for Jthe transport of troopß under the oontingenoy of mobilisation, andlorders have been sent to all the hospitals of the Bed Cross Society to raise their staffs of nurses and attendants to their full strength, and to quadruple the number of available beds. A trial trip of a new railway carriage has been made on the Victorian railways; The carriage, which is built on the American double bogie prinoipal, is 46 feet long, and is divided into two large compartments, at one end being a dining saloon fitted with every requisite, and at the other a smoking and sitting saloon. A small part on the centre is apportioned off for the use of the guard, and to permit of the oonstruotion of a hand some buffet. At Cbristoburch yesterday Mr Justice Johnston, m Chambers, gave a deoision of considerable importance to shareholders of publio companies. Several persons, who had been sued for the amount of oalls m the Kaiapoi Glasß Company, applied to have their names struck off the list of shareholders. The affidavit of ..William Hollier, whose case was typical of all, was that m August, 1H8& applicant applied to some persons, calling themselves direotors of Ihe company, for 25 shares therein, but paid no money on application. In April, 1886, the oorapany was registered, and notification of allotment was received by applioant seven months after his application. He, however, took no notice of it, nor bad he paid any money or taken any steps m connection with the company. His Honor said that there was □o contract between applicant and the company, and granted the application. •« Bouon on Rats."— Clears out rats, mice, roaches, fiies, ants, bed bugs, beetles, inseots, skunks, jack rabbits, sparrows, gophers. At ohfimiets and druggists. 1 « Bociio-Paiiu."— Quiok, complete oure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary disea ses. At chemists and druggists. Kemp thorqe, Proeeer audOo,, Agoute, Chrietahurofc.

At the inquest on the body of Thomas Lewis, who was found drowned m the Avon on Thursday, a verdict of " Found Drowned " was returned. It was stated that the night Vfore (he body was found, Lewis had called at two publiohouses, at one of whioh he was refused liquor because he was drunk. At the other he got a pint of beer before the bar maid noticed his condition, but he was afterwards refused drink. The Coroner, referring to the law on the subject, said that the barmaid was not responsible. The law required amending. Assuming that the barmaid had supplied the man with liquor knowing him to be drunk, neither she nor the landlord, if absent from tho premises, could, under the existing law, be found responsible, if the landlord had instructed the barmaid not to serve drunken men. At Mr Dunoan Wright's meeting at Flem ington on Thursday evening there was a very large attendance. The children sent m eleven texts. The subjeot of address was the neces sity of the New Birth, and olose attention was given. The Revels Messrs J. Newbold, A. Blake, and others took part. On Friday evening the interest seemed to be on the increaee. Notwithstanding the want of moon light there was a larger number still present, the ohuroh being comfortably filled. Fourteen text papers were handed m by the children. X very solemn and searching address was given on " Why not to night," and nearly the whole congregation waited for the second meoting. Mr Wright preaohea to-morrow forenoon at Tinwald, and at Flemington m the afternoon and evening. A grass fire has been burning for several days on Lyttelton heads. On Thursday night it approached so near the Pilot Station that a telephone message was Bent to Lyttel ton for aasißtanoe. The tug went out with the firemen, who saved the houses by barn ing away the grass aronnd them. Soundings taken to ascertain the extent of the silting-up within the moles at Lyttel ton harbor during the few months since dredging has been suspended, show that m some places three to four feet of mud have accumulated. At the fifth annual meeting of the Canter bury Frozen meat Company a 10 per cent dividend was declared. A bonus of £250 was voted to the directors. Mr John Grigg was re-elected Chairman. Tho best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Teat its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc., — the relief v& instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Greifswald, renorts :— The Euoa lypti Extraot proved magnificently successful m very severe contusions, bruisei, Bprains, ' wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (Med. Journal, Nov. 1881). In diseases ol the kidneys, either aotive congestion ot suppression, (urcomia) or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasis, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extraot. Doses, sto 8 drops. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Greifswald, reports: — Diphtheria. Tonsile continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured mll days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of PhysioianE 1 and Surgeons, St. Louie — Scirrhiiß of Breast- Excision. Eucalypti Extraot employed. Nc swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured ml 4 dayß. — [Advt.l

FATAL FIRE AT OXFORD

THREE LIVES LOST.

Ghristchueoh, March 25

A heavy n >r-wester was experienced at Oxford yesterday. Two bnah fires oc ourrod m tho Oxford and View Hill district, One caused the destruction of ft siv-roomod house and the whole of the contents' It next reached 4 cottage at View Hill, half-an-hour before midnight occupied by a laborer naiicd Anderson who was away with a threshing naaohine The house was destroyed. Mrs Anderson and two of the children wee burned to death, and another child was so badly injured that it is not expect d to live. M.r Whltefoord, Coroner has gone up. No further details

THE REPRESENTATION QUESTION.

Dunedin, March 26. Mr Barron intends teßttag the feeling of tho House by moving when the Representation Bill is m Committee that the number of members bo reduced to sixty, Mr Fergus will propose the adop tion of a modification of the Hare Byatein.

THE IRISH QUESTION

[rBUTBR'S TBLKORAMS— COPYRIGHT.] (Received March 26, 11 a.m.) London, March 25. In the House of Commons to-day the debate on the motion of Mr W. H. Smith, that precedence be given to consideration ot the Irish Crimes Bill, was resumed. Mr Gladstone spoke m support of the arguments used by Mr Morley and proposed an amendment declaring the condition of Ireland not to require the adoption of coercive measures. Mr Gladstone further stated that the Liberals would oppose the passage of the Crimes Bill to the uttermost. Mr Chamberlain favored the motion for precedence, and ex pressed himself satisfied with the promise of the Government that reme dial measures would be adopted con cunently with coercion. The former he declared could not be successful so long as the National League remained supreme m Ireland. The division on the motion for precedence is expected to be taken to-night.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rbuxer's telegrams— copyright.]

PENNY POSTAGE.

London, Maroh 24.

In a leader discussing Mr Heaton's scheme of Universal penny postage, the " Times" Supports the views of Mr Heaton against those of the Postmaster- General as expressed m letters m reply to Mr Heaton's letter on the subject.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

The London Commissioners of the Melbourne Exhibition have formed a Committee tor the purpose of urging the appointment of a Royal Commis sion, under the presidency of the Prince of Wales. The Committee will also request Sir Henry Holland, Secretary of State for India, to use his influence m persuading the Colonies and India to contribute to the Exhibi tion. The Marquis of Salisbury has promised to invite the support of Continental Governments.

THE KAPUNDA COLLISION.

With reference to the Ada Melmore having no lights at the time of the collision, it was explained at the enquiry that the Captain was accustomed on moonlight nights, when outside the track taken by the deep sea vessels, (o extinguish hjs lights.

CORRESPONDENCE.

W; do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent!:.

A TOWN CLOCK.

TO TUB EDITOR.

Sir, — In this year of jubilee I wish to make a suggestion, and that is that our commemoration of this eventful year take the form of a Town Clock, I feel Bure there would be little trouble m raising tha necessary funds, and erect it m Baring Square East. Yours etc.. W.T.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending March 25th, 1887 :—

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, March 25

At the annual raeating of tha New Zealand Stud Pedigree Company the financial report submitted showed a balance In favor of the Company of £20,743. Messrs Morrin, Clark, and i<irth were elected directors. The Chair man stated that the directors hoped to make the Company a dividend paying ooncern. Pater Finn, an old offender, and now an inmate of the Old Men's Refugj, was committed for trial for greviously assault ing a fellow inmate. The following sixteen have been selected to practice fur the intsrprovinclal cricket match with Wel.ington :- J Arutil, W, E. Barton, W." Beard, W. H. ttawkin. H. P. Meldrum, W. Meldram, E. Mills, G. Mills, A. D. MoOorraick, A. O'B.ien, 0. F, Reid, J. Teatro, and R. J. Yates. The letter from Sydney Union, re the visit of a New Zealand team to N<>w South Wales, has been referred by the Auckland Ru^by Union to the incoming mina^emaot committee for consideration. Wm. Edwa-d Allen, butcher at the Union Sash and Door Company's Mill, Talrua, has boon drowued. He lost his way ia the bush. Bawhra, March 25. Mist Mitchell, while ascending Mount Egmont with a party of excursianists, was strurk by a boulder and badly hurt An Intormation wub laid to-doy, by Frank Willmott, against WUlian Pattieon James, Registrar of Electors for the Te Aro district of this city, charging him with having wil ully omitted to give him notioe within fifteen days of oertain pirti oulara of proof being required m respect of a claim or declaration made by the lnformaut on the 3rd iiißt. The proposed made to the Ci l y Council to erect and work 300 electric lamps for £1000 per annum, la calculated to Bave £550, and to give double the present light. The Council has deferred considera tion of the matter. Nelson, Marob 25. Alan Herd, who feil from Freebooter m the Hurdle Raoe at the races yester day, died last night. At an Jr quest held this afternoon at Richmond, Al'.red Shear sley asid he was riding Orient a little m front of Freebooter. Herd called out and witness looking round saw him falling. They were fifty yards from a hurdle then. Before the race Herd said ho was not quite well, and that his neck was bad from a spill he had had m the Wairarapa. Robert Ktngham, who was riding be hind Herd, said Freebooter appeared to trip against Orient. Deceased swerved m the saddle, when the horse stumbled and fn recovering threw Herd, who fall on the back of his hoad and neck; he held by the reins for six or e'ght yuds, and then came against a post. A. J. Hoßkins the owner of the horse, deposed that Herd wished to ride, and rodo the pre vious day. Freebooter was a qaiet horse. Dr Orofsy slid the cause rf death was concussion of the brain a d eplnal oord. The verdict was m accordance with the dootor'a evidence. Hokitika, March 25. The bank of New Zeahnd paid duty on 22550z of gold, valued at £9022 ; for transhipment from Wellington to Sydney per Hauroto. Heavy rain fell last night. The river m high fljod. Much timber Is coming down; Dunedin, March 25. At a meeting of the Acclimatisation Society Mr A. C. Begg reported that dur ing his visit to tha North he had made a discovery of the fact of which few were aware that m some parts of the North there were large numbers of native frog a. He had procured some, which had been liberated. The manager reported with regard to the salmon ova that the ship ment received by the Kaikoura hid all been hatched oat, and with the exception of deformed ones all was strong and healthy. The Dorlo's shipment bad proved so far to b 9 m even better condi tion. The hearing rf » somewhat peculiar oase was commenced m the Resident Registrar's O urt to-day, a man named Robinson, suing a person named John Brown for £50 damages for trespass and iojury done to furn'ture. It was con tended for the plaint ff that, while no one vrai at hia hout-e but his daughter, who was of very weak intellect, Brown had some In and attempted to take liberties with h«r, H«r brother and another young man on entering the housa ordered Brown out, when he assaulted them, and the furniture was knocked about. Defen dant denied the charge, which his ■olioltor stated was a trumped np one. He merely went to the house to collect money, and, not believing the statement that no one wai at home, he entered to ■cc for himielf. The caie was adjourned. The Silver Stream water supply is falling short, The olty will have to treat with ownera of riparJau rights on the Lwith for a temporary supply. No opposition to Mr Mills for Port Chalmers is anticipated. Jhveruargill, March 25. To-day a little mild excitement was OHUsod m th^ town by the sale of le;s of mutton from I ' "carts at 6d each. B riling down is again being restorted to, shepp having recently been sold at Is 31 eaoh. The market, however, appears to be re covering as 12,000 sheep <*ere cold at Wynoham yesterday under keen competi tion, and at prices higher than has been ruling for some time past. A few weeks ago the Auditor-General Informed the New River Harbor Biard, whioh is also the Borough Council of In verou-gill, that they were exceeding their powers m borrowing money. The facts, shortly put, being that the money was ad vanced by the Council's bankers to the Harbor Board on the taoit understanding that tha Corporation funds on deposit should be security for the Harbor liability The Board has practically no funds. The bank appears to have taken fright at tke Auditor- General's memo, and has asked the Borough Council to furnish it with a statement of funds coming m available ! or the extinction of the Harbor Board's overdraft. The Council's reply h*s practi cally been a threat to remove their bank- Ing business to another bank. To-day a oheque drawn on the Harbor Board's ac oouot was refused by the bank. The dis pute was one of principle only, as the bank haa £40,000 of! Corporation funds la hand,

CORN EXCHANGE

The following is »he Corn Exohange -floort for the waek ending Friday. 25th met: -. A large buftinefls m the grain market has been covered during the week ; and we are pleased to note that the later threshed parcels are coming to hand m much better condition. Tuscan wheat and short heavy oats are being largely shipped to London ; winter wheats are chiefly stored and taken for interprovincial orders. Several lines of barley have been taken for shipment to Australia Wheat — All lines coming forward m shipping condition are quickly taken up at quotations. Tuscan is mostly sought after, and consequently commands from Id to Hd above the winter eorts. Prime, plump "Pearl is also readily placed for shipment. Tuscan we quote at 3s 4£d to 3s 5d ; Pearl, 3s 4d ; Hunter's white, 3s 3d to 33 4d ; second quality, 3s to 3s 2d, is not so Baleable as the higher classes. Chicken wheat is scarce; holders are hanging back, and m the meantime buyer* are having to give the extreme prices of 2s 91 to 2s lid. Oats — This market has been consider* ably relieved by sales being made for shipment to London, but although sellers have got the extreme value the rejections on account of condition have been very heavy. Bright, heavy feed has been sold during the week at Is lOd, but we fear ihot this price can barely be maintained. Long and inferior descriptions are selling at Is 7d to Is 8d; Barley — Maltsters are becoming mor« anxious to do business, the Blenheim prices preventing business being done m that direction, Prime malting is worth 3d 3d to 3s 6d ; second quality, 2s 9d to 3d ; and feed is scaroe at 2s 3d to 2s 4d. Rye Grass— The market is without quotable change. Cocksfoot — Several large sales have taken place at 3£d for good heavy seed, while an extra heavy parcel would com mand 3|d. Beans and Peas— The market is quiet at last quotations. Dairy Produce— -The inquiry for better is limited at 5d to Gd for prime makes. Cheese has an ordinary inquiry at 4d to s£d. The above prices are those paid to farmers, und delivered f.o.b. at Lyttelton ; sacks extra

THE TERRIBLE COLIIERY EXPLOSION

Sydnsy, March 25, A. correspondent thus describes the scene at Bulli yesterday : — H The crowd of people was densest nearest to the tunnel mouth, but was also scattered over a considerable area. On the truckway and about the embank ments were seated women bewailing the loss of those dearest to them. They had passed the night at a pit further on. The houses of the miners are all deserted, and a few yards away m a large stone house, ona floorcovered with new-mown hay, lay the bodies, rows, most of them badly . bruised, and some frightfully mangled, and without a vestige of clothing or hair. The remains of fallen rocks tell their tale of mutilation. On the other side stands a carpenter's shop, where rough coffins are being made against time, the names of the victims being written on them m chalk. All this is being done m the presence of the widows and orphans. Rescue parties rush into the tunnel regardless of danger. For the first half-mile the air is good, and the tunnel pretty clear, but it gradually becomes worse, and the air thick and heavy. However, undaunted, they proceed over rocks, fallen timber, and m almost absolute darkness. The timbers at the sides and roofs of the tunnels are twisted as if they were matchwood. Bodies are met with here and there, most ot them being covered with clods. Then the men of the party, being overcome, are compelled to return m a semi-conscious state, but they are not taken out of the mouth of ihe tunnel for fear of raising false hopes. Ihe cause of the explosion has not yet been ascertained." The following is the narrative of a survivor : — J ohn Cavill satd that, m company with two others, he was engaged m opening a fresh connection between the "grip" and the western part of the mine, about s> mile and a quarter from the opening of the tunnel. Whilst engaged m making a hole through the fall ot stone trjiey heard an explosion. It blew the lights out, and the fumes smelt something like powder smoke. At the same time they could see a light mist. They turned back, and there was a good deal of after-damp, which was very bad until they got to the bank head. They had only five matches, and experienced great diffi culty m obtaining a light. Their escape was miraculous. Most of the men m this drive use safety lamps, but further out m the direction of the opening open lights are used, but with great care. All the men lost were working within a radius of 200 yards, and none but safety lamps were m use there. Forty-three bodies have now been recovered. The operations of recovery are slow and dangerous. Many of the bodies recovered cannot be . identified. Melancholy processions have been seen all through the day. The scenes are most heartrending, distracted widows rushing to the morgue to ascertain who are recovered. An immense funeral of all the bodies found took place this afternoon. Arrangements are being made to open up what is known as the western drive, where it is believed most of the bodies are collected. The Minister of Mines is proceeding to Bulli this morning.

LATEST PARTICULARS.

Sydney, March 25. The work of recovering the bodies at the Bulli mine is being rapidly carried on. Already 56 bodies bave been re covered, most of them being terribly mutilated. Several were obtained from the. western drive, which is nearest to the seat of the explosion. It is ex pected that the work will be concluded to-day. It is now stated that the number of miners who were killed was 83. Liberal contributions for the re lief of the sufferers are being received from all parts of the colony. The latest account from Bulli re ports that seveiity-five bodies have been recovered. It is now stated that only seventy-seven men were m the mine when the explosion took place. Large of money are being subscribed m aid of the sufferers. (Received March 26, 11 a.m.) Sydney, March 26, Latest news from Bulli states that eighty-three bodies bave been re covered, and it is believed there are no more m the mine. The search, how* ever, continues.

THE ASHBUBTON GUABBIANj SATURDAY, MARCH 26; 1887!



High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 46* 78* 134- Fine N.E. wind Sunday 3,5* 84- 134- Fine N.E. wind Monday 37- 74- 115- Fiae N.E. wind Tuesday 49* 68* 115- Fiae N.E. wind Wed'day 49' 84' 131- Fine N.E. wind Thur'day 48. 84- 134- Fine N.W. wind Friday 68- 83- 138. Fine N.W. wind



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From the Official Assignee m Bankrupfcy, District of Ashburton, Canterbury, N.Z. Meoioranihuu for Mr Andrew Orr, Ashburton. Dear fr" ik, ■- M Alexander Smith, I liave the pleasure to inform you that your Cash Tender for tho Stock m the above Estate is Accepted m terms of the Tender. Yours truly, J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. TIHE above DRAPERY STOCK having 1 been Purchased at a BIG DIB- COUNI oft tho FIHSI % COST, is -Now on Sale, AND MOST BE CLEARED During the Next Three Weeks, as a Large Shipment OF NEW GOODS EX DORtC, JUST TO HAND. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. All Classes of Goods Greatly Reduced. ANDREW ORB. "r*v .- .. .... f SPORTING. GUNS. GOTS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH anc MUZZLE-LOADING Guns no* landing and m Stock ; the Greates Variety ever shown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUI STOCK. Prices very Low. QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also, — Powder, Shot, Caps, Car' ridges, Cart- ridge Cases, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PIiIOES. ORR & "ALCORN, IMPOETERS. BE^ jL—ii* ■*"<<••. •SHl



Special advertisements. A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDN2SS. HICKMA NTS Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair oh the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dundruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the bead after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark and uignature--JOHN HICKMAN, To be obtained at all Chemists. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS rnH® NEW GOODS FOR THE J SUMMER SEASON AUK NOW OPENED OUT The Sfcocfc »s THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tl ie variety of Stylo and Patterns iv Aloo'fl, Youths', and Boys' Clothing lojivob nothing to be desired. ThousjindH of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^gs m groat variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Jersey Suite, Children's Men- of- War Suits Geutlamen'a Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags ho celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N y olo^hlng factors, East Stbmt



Wanted. fTO LET at a low rental, four-roomed J_ House near High School. App'y to A. W. Randell, East street. WANTED Known— For cheap drapery go to H. C. Feoers' Genuine Clear- ing Sale. Freßh bargiine jaat opened. Melford House, Eaet street. ATCHBS, Clocks, Chains, Brooches, Barrings, Studs, Hair Ornaments, Cruets, Handsome Plubli Brackets and Mirrors — H. M Jones. W' AMTCiD known— l have just opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James MoGke< oh, Grower, Etc., Tancred Street, opposite 4rcade. \ a Situation by trustworthy y V Young Coupe. Man can prociD, milk, garden if required No objection to station, H.LV, office of this paper. 3+lsG lAUKNITULtE— To meet the times, W" Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, Fast street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than over. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; frprinn Couches, £1 5s Every other articlo equally cheap. All new firniture at Becontl-hand pric» 804 Special Advertisements. MOUNT SOBRS COAL PIT COAL CAN SoW BE HAD AT THE ABuVE PIT FOR 17.WH1 SHILLINGS PER TON Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PERJTON, By the Truck. FOll CASH OjnLY. T, F, WRIGHT,



Business Notices. Victoria House, IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greats frciliti'-s for conducting our rapidly iucreasiug business, it has been founn necessary to Greatly Reduce our ttock within 'ha next few weeks. large tind liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requeated to present the same as early as convenient to enable the (Sift Distribution to bo satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPER 3, OLOrHIERS, &c. t Eaßt and Tancred streets, -Ashburton. .• albekFeobeets IS A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms, Has for Sale,— GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizes). BEED WHEAT, OAIS, BARLEY, CLOVERS, COCKSFOOT, BYEGRABB, RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MAKKET. • 3 133 — — — — j — ————————————————— DIPPING^SEASON, 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MJX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. fipHESE DJ.P3 ined together m equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last I Reason, as Is evidenced by pumerous Testimonials which can be seen at the Agents. J'h* Glycerine Dip is tho bast ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip ia the mos . durable In the Wool, and will keep cheep olean longer than any other yet known. The two Dps used together imko a perfect Dp, and keep any ordinary flock, of uhcep clean the whole season They combine highly nutritious and stimulating properties, as well as la-ting qualities. They »re certain ktl'ers of Ticka, their eg^s ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasite* infesting the akins of For very lousy and filthy longwool flicks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is reoora mended, being; the moat laa'ina In it.i effects. Teßtlmooia a prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have com* m i»t shearing with perfectly olean healthy ekina, entirely free from vermin ant parasites, »nd the wool peculiarly soft and hpautlfully glossy. PRICE— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH; H. MATSON" & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON W. PATCHING TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Bope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clotheß and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on tho Promises. Battens and Canvas (kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulinß from 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. W. PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBUJRTON.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBOTtTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Gkebn Lane, Hampstbad. 145 MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, .Sadndbrs' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toyß, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &c. Ladieß' and Children's Pinafores nnd Aprons, &c , &c, 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. IN consequonce of so much Ponching of Trout from the Lapmhor Creeks I hereby give notice that .anyone found so doing will be prosecuted ; and further, tha a reward of £20 will be paid to ans. person who will give such information as jhall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, IJ°3S Lagmhcr; finOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing eymptoma so pre- /alent with the sex. Boxeß la lid and Is 3d, of all Ohemtßtß and Patent Medicine Vendors, f repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY KIRXPATEICK'S NE^V SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TTIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\. JAM is made from NIOLSOtf GUoWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered' - It thus returns 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 t i Jam, the remains of old titock, which must b* sold at any prico, but ASK for KIUKPATHIOK'a NEW \ SEASON JAM, and bob that you get it THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHKAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season i ' Jam is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stumped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on the label. 8. Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTTEACTUEEES, tfEIfION N.Z, \2