The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1887. REFORM OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

I Although the question of reforming the constitution of the Legislative Council has been referred to m most post-sessional and pre-sessional speeches for years past, and although during the term ft he present Parliament pro posals m that direction have twice been brought forward m the Upper chamber itself, there has hitherto been a dis position to treat the whole question rather as a theoretical than as a practical one. This we think is to be regretted, as however widely opinion may differ as to the scope of any measure of reform there is at least « point on which there is a pretty general concensus of opinion, hence clearly one direction m which reform should be attainable. Those root and branch reformers who would reform the Upper Chamber out of existence may possibly be .m the jpgfit, but they have not yet succeeded m convincing the public that they are so or there would have been a general demand for a measure m that HSr^rtion. Nor as yet has there been any distinct expression ©f opinion m favor of an elective instead of a nominated Upper House. It is every where con ceded (that is to say everywhere out side ot the Council Chamber itself) that, however seats m the Council are to be granted, the holders of those seats should not have a life tenure of them. It is patent that, save m very excep tional instances, the mental vigor of all men is impaired by extreme old age snd the spectacle of those who are m their dotage sitting m revision of the work of the representatives of the people, with a veto upon the will of the country, as expressed by the elec tive House, is an anomaly which can not be put an end to a day too soon. The Government has, therefore, done wisely and well id bringing down thus early this session a Billjto effect the much needed reform of making the duration of office of Legislative Councillors a fixed term of years instead of for life as at present. The measure is a short one, consisting of only four clauses, one of these being the title clause. The first of the operative clauses repeals those sections of the Constitution Act, referred to the Upper House, and m lieu thereof other provision is made by the succeeding clause of the Bill, and the last of them declares that seats shall be vacated for either of the following causes, viz : — (1) Absence for more than one whole session ; (.2) Acknowledging allegiance to a foreign power j (3) Becoming a subject of a foreign state; (4) Bankruptcy or in solvency; (5) Becoming a defaulter, or being convicted of any felony or in famous crime ; (6) Resignation. No provision is made for a seat being vScated by death, though no doubt this will be supplied during the passage of the Bill through Committee. The whole pith of the measuie is to be found m section 3 which is as follows: — "From and after the passing of this Act every person who shall be appointed member of the Legislative Council shall hold his seat there for 7 years, to be reckoned from the date of the instrument^ his appointment, and no longer. Nothing m this section con tained shall apply to any member of the said Council holding office therein the day of thefpassing of this Act." The last paragraph is no doubt necessary as a matter of expediency, for there would not be the smallest chance of the " noble lords," who at present hold what are practically life pensions, cutting them off by their own act, and that would be a degree of patriotism which human nature can but m few in stances rise to. But half a loaf is better than no bread at all. To put an end to any more of these life appointments will be a great thing gained. We hope that the Bill will pass both Houses ; there is little doubt that it will be ac cepted by the Representative Chamber, but it is said the Council is not so likely to accept it. Should this be the case it will be a very unwise thing and will lead m all probability to a agitation for a reform of a much more sweeping and radical nature.

A WARNING TO SHEEP SELLERS.

The case ofH. Matson and Co v M. Friedlander, which was heard m the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday,

is an instiuctive one to auctioneers and sheep dealers, as showing their mutual liabilities m respect of auction sales of sheep. It appeared from the evidence that a person owning some sheep had instructed Messrs H. Matson and Co to seil them by auction at the Ashbur ton saleyards. He entered them for sale as two-toothed sheep and the auctioneer sold them as such to Mr M. Friedlander. It turned out however upon examination that out of the 140 sheep sold only 80 were two-toothed, the rest being older and of inferior value. Mr Friedlander thereupon claimed an abatement m the price, which the owner of the sheep at first showed a disposition to concede; but he after wards refused to make any reduction, and ultimately the auctioneers sued the purchaser for the full price. The auctioneers m Court success fully exonerated themselves from any wilful misrepresentation of the character of the sheep, which they had simply described to the purchaser as the sheep had been described to them ; but still the hard fact remained that Mr Fried lander having bid for and bought 140 two-tooth sheep, had got 80 sheep of that kind and 60 sheep of an inferior kind. A quantity of legal argument was used m support of the plaintiffs claim, it being urged, amongst other things, that inasmuch as the pur chaser had enjoyed an opportunity of inspecting the sheep before bidding, the* doctrine of caveat emptor applied, and he must be taken to have pur chased them for what they were worth \ but the Resident Magistrate decided that inasmuch as the sheep were sold as two-tooth sheep, the vendor was bound to deliver two-tooth sheep, and gave judgment m defendant's favor accordingly. We believe this decision to be m accordance with the settled law of the land, and it certainly accords with common" sense, for if a man buys sheep of one quality, and sheep of an inferior quality are delivered to him, why, if he chooses to keep the latter, should he be compelled to pay. the same price for them as for the better class of sheep ? Law or nd law, how ever, it would seem from the fact that so old established a firm as H. Matson and Co. deemed themselves justified m bringing this action, that neither auctioneers nor sellers fully understand the responsibilities they incur when giving specific descriptions of the sheep offered fer sale to the intending purchasers.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A public meeting to oonsider what steps Bhould be taken towards celebrating the Queen's Jubilee, will be held m tha Oddfel lows' Hall on Thursday next. A movement is on foot to upset the election of Mr R. Campbell for the Hakatere Ward of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, on the ground that the nomination of Mr H. Fried lander was refused, illegally it is alleged. Mr Andrew Orr announces that he intends to bold a clearing sale of drapery, &0., com menoing from Thursday next. Messrs Orr and Aloorn invite written tenders for the purchase of the 250-aore firm, Ashburton Forks, known as "Ruddick's." Tenders close on the 16th inst. Messrs Spensley **** Ou.'b pianoforte tuner jg advert:""* to arrive m Aehburton at an early date. Orders may be leit at Messrs H. J, Wood and Co. 's

An error ooourred m our report of the judgment given m the caße of Matson v. Friedlander, heard at the Court yesterday. The actual judgment was for the plaintiff for the amount paid into Court, the defendant not the plaintiff, being allowed costs.

The Ashburton High School separated yesterday for the usual receßß. After the master and mistress had reported the results of the examinations on their separate sohools* all the pupils assembled m the girls' sohool room for the purpose of making a presenta tion to the Headmaster on his retirement The souvenir was a plain but massive gold, ring, suitably insoribed as the gift of the pupils and teachers. Mr Buchanan made the presentation, and expressed the pleasure but not free from much regret, with which he fulfilled the duties of the ocoasion. — Mr Hogg replied m a feeling manner, and said while he should always esteem highly the valuable gift he had received that day, he Bhould be ever more highly pleased to hear m the future of the suooess of the pupils m their studies, and to find them developing useful and noble lives when engaged m the realities of life. — After applause and oheers the pupils were allowed to separate. At [the |tea meeting 'at Flemington" on Thursday, tables were provided by the follow ing ladies: — Meßdames W. Prebble, H. Donaldson, J. Dunn, J, McOonnell, assisted by the Misses Small (2), Smith (2), Donald son, Anderson, and Dorkin. The bachelors table was under the superinteadanoe of Miss Lizzie Holland, by the Misses Anderson and Miss Mary Holland, The tables as a wholejwero the subjeot of general admiration and reflected the utmost credit on the ladies above mentioned. A meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Board was held at fire o'clock yesterday. Present —Messrs C. J. Harper (ohairman), J. Jaokson, D. MoLean, and the; Mayor. Routine business was transacted and aooounts were passed for payment. The Treasurer was authorised to appoint a colleotor, with power to sue for outstanding aooounts if necessary. It was resolved that the gutters of the Hospital be attended to, the matter being left m |the hands of Mr Harrison. The Board then adjourned. ■In regard to the forthcoming Melbourne Jubilee celebration it is stated that the Government intend to ask the various iorganisatons and trade sooieties to join m monster procesoßsion through the city. The Chinese and othetOrientals m Mcl bourne will also be aßked tojoin the pageant, wbioh is expeoted to eolipaeall former demon, I strations.

The Ashburton High Sohool Board held a meeting yesterday afternoon at 3.30 p.m. at i the offioes of the County Counoil. —Mr j Wright ocoupied the chair. — It was resolved ; to appoint an assistant mistress for the ■' Girlß' Sohool, speoially qualified to take ! advanced Frenoh and music— The Chairman ' read the report of the. sohool for the last year aa follows :— Ashburton Boya' and Girls' High j Schools. Inspeoted November 19th, 1886. — \ This school is on a small scale, and very much Bub- divided into small groups of pupils* but there is considerable enthusiasm and sound teaching. The girls have a separate building to themselves with an able mistress, \ and the masters of the Boys' Sohool take classes m the Girls' Sohool m turns.— Signed, W. J. Habens, Inspector-General. — After the transaction of routine business, the Board adjourned, The civil case which oame up m the B.M. Court yesterday was Moison v. Morse, and not Moison v. Moss as was inadvertedly printed. The usual weekly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held m the Arcade Chambers, on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and after the usual routine bdsiness, the various officers submitted their reports, whioh were satisfactory. The officors for the ensuing quarter were installed by Bro T. Dal ton, the new Lodge Deputy, as follows :— Bro T. Kingston, C.T. ; Bro J. Sawle, V.T. ; Bro A. Cook, W.S.; Sister A. Wildsmith, A.S.; Bro Daltpn, F.S. ; Bro Mullaney, T. ; Sister Wildsmith, C. ; Bro Elston, M. ; Sister Kingston, D.M. ; Bro E. Sawle, 1.G. ; Sister E. Manhire, L.S. ; and Sister Sawle, U.S. The ceremony of installation was performed m an impressive manner. The L.D. was assisted by Sister E. Webb, of the Pioneer Lodge, Wellington. A vote of thanks to the installing offioers was passed, and a similar compliment was also paid to the retiring offioers. Sister Webb presented the greetings of her Lodge, after whioh very interesting and instructive addresses were given by Bros Cook, Nourish, Elston, and Sister Wildsmith. The newly installed Chief returned thanks for the honor whioh had been conferred on him, after whioh the Lodge was olosed m due form.

Among the attractions at the Wesleyan Bazaar to-night will be a oonnndrum com petition for whioh three handsome prizes are offered. A fair amount of business was transacted yesterday, and to. day the stall holders indefatigable m waiting on their numerous patrons, the following ladies having charge over the respeo tive departments :— Married ladies': Mes dames MoNicoll, E. Alcorn, Fox, Bon nington, and W. H. Collins ; Young peoples': Misses Harvey, Steel (2), Aloorn (3), Patching, Permain, Murray, and Pearson; Refreshment Stall :— Mesdameo 0. Baker, H. M. Carson, and Undrill ; Bride cake :— Misses Fox, Flesher, and A. Alcorn. Several friends kindly manipulated the piano at intervals, and we understand that additional musical attractions will be provided to-night. En trance tickets, if not exchanged for goods m the interim, will admit holders till the conclusion of the bazaar, when they may be utilised as noted m a previous issue.

At Wanganui on Sunday Dr Redwood, m replying to a congratulatory address pre sented to him by the looal Roman Catholio oongregation, referred to -a point mentioned m an address of his being an early oolonist, m f aot almost a' colonial. He said that no doubt the Pope wished to confer an hqnor on New Zealand m the shape of one of her own children, and hence the compliment to the colony through him — a oompliment which he believed would be appreciated all over the colony. The] address eiDrawied '.satisfaction that the Wanganui congregation should have been the first to hare the honor of welooming the Arohbishop-eleot, and Dr Redwood re oiprooated the sentiment by saying that thero was no other congregation he would sooner have met that day with the exception of his own Cathedral oongregation at Wellington. Mr Stead declines to come forward fo r Avon. Mr Percy J. Fryer is mentioned as a possible oandidate. Obstructions of the kidneys and attendant r ana will prove total if not removed by merican Co.'s Hop Bitters. Bead

POLITICAL NEWS.

(from our co-respondent.)

Wellington, May 6. The deadlock over the Representation Bill still continues, but the Premier m moving to-day tho further adjournment of the debate t»U Tuesday next, expressed the hope that the difficulties would be arranged m the interval. It 1b said that he offers to agree to 16 instead of 20 per cent m favor of the country constituencies, and thnt he will also concede a margin of variation of 750 instead of a 10&0. Whether this will be accepted by the country party remains to be seen. At the present the feeling is that evsn 20 per cent difference is leaa than should have been demanded. Some amusement was caused this after noon by a question by Mr Pyko as to whether a separate room would be Bit apart for the use of independent members. This evoked a speech of good-humored raillery from the Premier, followed by an independent protest m his best style from Sir G. Grey. Finally Mr Pyke was promised that an endeavor should be made to meet his wishes, and immediately after some practical joker fixed v label to the door of an old lumber cupboard or ooal hole, indicating that this was dedi cated to the use of hiwself and party, at which the hon member professed to be very wroth. Mr Taylor, member for Pydenhanv, dropped m for a vety severe rebuke from , the Speaker at a later stage for the uae of unparliamentary language*. Iv reply to Major Steward, the Minister for Justice admitted, the expediency of making arrangements to permit fiaoa for breaches of municipal bylaw*, etc, being paid without the necessity of attendance at Oourt, and promised .to introduce a Bill to giye effect to the suggestion of the hon, member. Mr Ivess obtained the leave of the Grown to introduce the Public Advances on Land Bill. This is the same as the measure brought m lost year by the late Mr Maoandrew. The Bill to enable local bodies to vote funds for the jubilee celebration was brought m by Sir J. Yogel, who moved the second reading. It was generally dis approved and wan. I believe, withdrawn.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at .Alford Station for the week ending May 6th, 1887 ;— j

Keatino'h Cough Lozenges cure coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, taedioal testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the oure of thes^ dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, ope or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m Tine, Is.ljd, and 2a Od eaoh ]

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

# — . » AuoKLiND, May 6. The dead body of a man was found floating m the harbour near Shelly Baa oh, Ponsonby, this morning. It was identi fied as that rf Thoß. losoll, contractor, Ireland street. The body was fully dressed. It is not known how it got into the water, but apparently It waa only recently. The Earl and Countess of Aberdeen bava gotio to the Hot Lakoa this morning. On thair return the Earl is t"> give ft public address to young mon, and the Counteßß to y«.'ung women. Thoy leave by the mail Bteamar Mararoj on Monday, tha 2Srd. At the Board of Education meeting to day a very Btrongly worded report was submitted by Me O'Sulllvan, Inspector of Schools, m which he Bays that the Educa tion system built up with such labor and travail is crumbling. WBLMNOioif, May 6,. The Press Association have to express their regret for having published a para graph on April 13th, whloh appears to re flect upon Mr William Hooker, patentee of the platinum burner for incandescent light. The Association find that Mr Hooker left New Zealand on business oonneoted with bis patent m a perfectly open manner for Sydney prior to any aotion whatever being brought by Mr W. J. Hunt against bim, aod that his Intended departure was well known m Wellington prior to his , leaving. » The building whloh is being ereoted for the telephone exchange will be oompl«fced In a month, and the exchange will be m operation m about five weeks. The an nunoiatoia are now being fitted up, and a shipment of telephone material will ar rive by the lonic m about a week henoe. Dunedin, May 6. Arthur Smart, fifteen, committed for trial for Ipdecent assault, was unable to find bail. He was released upder the First Offenders Aot. Inveroarqill, May 6. The Southland Frozen Meat Company have made an agreement with Tyser and | Co., of London, to run four ateamers annually between the Bluff and London, oarryiDg frozen meat. The first vessel is to sail m September next. The Company has been compelled to take this course owing to the ref aßal of the Direct Steam Companies to send steamers here to load. The vessels to be employed will be fifty day boats. Tyser and Co. are the firm who broke up the Australian freight rlDg.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [reutbr telegrams— copyright.]

IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, May 6. In the Commons last night a division was taken on Mr Lewis's motion that certain articles m " The Times," charg ing Mr Dillon with falsehood, were a breach of the privilege of the House. The motion was rejected by 296 votes against 218. Mr Gladstone afterwards moved that a Select Committee be appointed on the question.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Paris, May 6. At the Grand Opera House last night the performance of Wagner's " Lohen grin" was stopped, owing to the display made by an anti-German crowd which had assembled outside the theatre. &/M. Fluerens, Minister for Foreign Affairs, formally received Count Munster, the German Ambassador, to day, on his return to Paris. Cordial assurances were exchanged by the two Ministers. _____ .__ .... .

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Le Temps to-day states that M. Wad dington, the French Ambassador to the Court of St James, has proposed that an Anglo-French Naval Commis sion be appointed for the protection of the New Hebrides. Z<? Temps con siders the proposal will probably be accepted by the British Government.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkuter's telegrams— copyright.]

TAXATION IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, May 6 The Government has consented to a reduction of the beer duties to 3 per cent. The Premier has announced that the property tax will be proposed befoie the end of the year.

SCULLING.

Articles have been signed for a scul ling race between Hanlan and Beach to be rowed on the Nepean River m November next, for .£SOO aside.

FRENCH ANNEXATION.

Melbourne, May 6. Latest news from New Caledonia states that the French warship Duchaf fant returned to Noumea from Wallis Island, where G. Chauvot has been in stalled as French Resident m view of the possible annexation oftheislahd by England or Germany.

COURT MARTIAL.

Brisbane, May 6. A court martial on Lieut. Hesketh, of the Queensland gunboat Gayndab, ordered him to be dismissed.

THE CABLE QUESTION

In the annual report of the Mel bourne Chamber of Commerce, pub lished to-day, the Committee, without endorsing Sir Julius Vogel's scheme for purchasing the cables, uphold his pro posal that a conference of Postmasters- General of the different Australasian colonies be held for the purpose of dis cussing the cable question, and declares that such a conference can scarcely fail to be productive of good.

THE JUBILEE.

A Conference of representatives of different municipalities of Victoria was held m Melbourne to-day, for the pur- ! pose of discussing the question of the Jubilee celebration. The delegates however, were not disposed to carry out an elaborate celebration, believing , that they had no power legally to ex pend ratepayers' funds for such a pur pose.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

[ROUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] London, MVy 5 At the invitation of Mr Cecil Raikes the delegates to the Imperial Con ference inspected the Government Telegraph Depot at Woolwich, and were afterward entertained at lunch on board H.M.S. Monarch. On the nth inst the delegates to the Conference will be entertained at a banquet to be given m their honor by a Committee of members of the Houses of Lords and Commons. At yesterday's meeting of the Con ference, the subject of State-aided colonisation was discusseed,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Friday, May 6. The Council met at 2 SO p.m, BILLS, Dr Me- zles said he had ascertained that the Pharmacy Board did not oppose the Pharmacy Act Amendment Bill, and he would take «d further action lathe matter. The BUI was then read a second time. The Banks and Bankers Aot Amend ment Bill waa read a second time: The Council went into Committee on the Counties .Act Amendment Bill, but reported progress In order to enabla a new clause, which the Colonial Secretary proposed to insert, to be printed.^ The Council adjourned at 245 p.nu *

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Friday Mat 6. : . , The House mot at 2.30 p.m. ' QUESTIONS. " ■'■■:'!■ Reply to questions, It w«s stated that if the list of independent member* were furnished to tbo Premier, he would con sult with the Speaker to obtain a small room m the Parliamentary Building for their nee ; that proposals would probably be brought down providing for the pay* ment of penalties for the infraction, of municipal bye-laws without attendance at ooutt ; that the Railway Department bad frequently tried to complete with wagon traffio but without avail ; that the question of reform m railway management would be dealt with m the Public Works statement ; that senior police sergeants m several towns were allowed to condnot police proseoations as It led to promotion* that no complaints had reached the Railway Department respecting: the re vision of the railway tariff for oarrylng agricultural produce. REPRESENTATION. The Premier asked that the Represen tation Bill be postponed till Tuesday, ai he was m hopes that some arrangement might be come to by that time on the BUI. . Major Atkinson said that the request was a reasonable one, but he regretted that the Premier was not In a position to go on with the Bill, The House agreed to the postponement. JOBILEE. Sir Julius Yogel moved the second reading of the Local Authorities Jubilee Expenditure BUI. He said that nothing but strongly exceptional circumstances would justify the House m the regulation of the expenditure of looal bodies, and the Jubilee of Her Majesty was an exceptional o'rciimatance. He then explained the object of the Bill, which was to- enable local bodies to contribute to objects In celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee. Major Atkinson regretted that he ahou'd have to oppose the. Bill. He thought looal bodies were not In a position to contribute to a fund of this kind. Parliament should be asked to make » grant if it was required. He suggested that the Bill be postponed Indefinitely. Several other members opposed the Bill on the ground that the looal bodies could not afford contribution Sir Julius Yogel eventually said that the feeling of the House was evidently against the Bill, and he moved for Its withdrawal which was agreed to. BIILS.' The Ward Conservation of Rights BUI and the High School Reserves Aot Amend ment Bill were passed through Committee, read a third time and passed. The Premier moved the second reading ofjthe Wellington University College Bill, which he explained was intended to extend the benefits oonneoted with higher education to Wellington, Taranaki, and Hawk«» B>y districts, The motion was agreed to, ' •• Mr To!e moved the Infants Guardian ship and Contracts Bill, the object of which was that after the father dies the mother may obtain the guardianship. The motion was agreed to. The Premier moved the seoond reading of the Kermadoo Islands Bill, the ob ject of which was to annex -the. Islands to New Zealand. The motion was agreed to. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALES. Tn committee, the Employment of Females Bill was passed with slight amendments. REGULATION OF ELECTIONS. The Premier moved the second reading of the Regulation of Eleotions Aot Amendment A.ot. Its chief provisions were that all ballot papers from the polling places were to be handed to the chief Re taming Officer, and mixed up before counting, and that, instead of putting the voter's number on his ballot paper, It was put on the counterfoil, and strict secresy thus observed. He believed that some objectionable features of the present system would be got rid of by this Bill. Mr Hursthouss objected to the delay that would be cauaod by sending all the papers to the chief Returning Officer. At present the system of preventing persona tion waß preferable to that proposed by the Premier. Mr W. F. Buokland also objeoted to the Bill, There were other ways of falsify* ing votes than by personation, and these were not provided against. No real advantage was gained by the Bill. He moved it be read that day sfx months.* Mr Fulton thought our laws should be interfered with as seldom as possible; The Bill would give little more security if any, than at present. He had heard no complaints about the working of the present system. . ■•;-■•■ Mr Fisher did not believe there .'■ had been any demand for change. Jf3e re gretted that the Premier had given the impression that the ballot was not secret, •' It was a totally erroneoua Impression. Mr Kerr said his experience* was that there waa very little seoresy at all. The delay m making the result of the eleotions known through keeping back the ballot boxes would cause great dissatisfaction. Colonel Fraaer said the Premier's des cription of the present method of dealing with the ballot papers was wrong. He saw many disadvantages In the Bill, The ballot as conducted now wai as seoret as possible, and the delay incurred under the Bill would be very setleuß. Mr Fitzherbert opposed the Bill. , Mr Levestara would vote for the second reading, but disagreed with some of the piovlsiono. The proposal to have butts to the ballot paperß was a good idea. Major Atkinson believed that the Bill suggested a batter method than tho present one. He deprecated hasty dealing with the measure, eapeoially as there were some other reforms which might well be Introduced into it. He did not like elec tions all being held on the one day, and he thought the qualifications ought to be altered . The Victorian method of Issuing licenses to voters commended itself to him as a preventative against persona t'ou. He moved the adjournment of the debate to give further time for oonsldera. tlon. Mr Buckland withdrew his amendment, and tho adjournment wa« oarried. The P/emier explained that the bill was introduced m consequence of numerous complaints th»t reached him from outlying districts. STAMPS. The Poat Office Aot Amendment Bill, making it penal to have In possession any counterfeit stamp, was read a second time. OLD SOIDIEHS Mr Ballance moved the ssoond reading of the Naval and Military Vulwtaarj

THE ASHBUBrOJN GUARDIAN, SATUEDAY, MAY 7, 1887



High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 43- 52- 52- Rain S.W. wind Sunday 42- 53- 62- Rain S.W. wind Monday 40- 63- 50- Rain S.W. wind Tueßday 42- 55- 83- Fine S. wind Wed'day 42- 58* 62- Hazy S.W. wind Thur'day 38' 58- 113- Fine N. wind Friday 33* 56' 86* Fine N.E. wind



We clip the following important testimonial from the " Illawarra Meroury" (N.S.W.), on the 30th March. It needs no comment :•— "Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with aoute gravel, he has experienced almost complete teliof by using Sander and Sons' Euoalypti Extract. He says, seeing the said Extract advertised m the , " Illawarra Meroury," his intense (suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medioino from Mr Hoßking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between the 10th March instant, when be obtained the first bottle of the exiraot, and on the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to whioh he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Jjoveday writes also that he has found the Euoalypti Extract a aure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the " Meroury." We have much pleasure m complying with Mr lioveday's request, whose word oannot be jgoubted, and who oan have no objeot m view *bther than a pure desire to benelitjjaufferipg hunwuity."— (AjWX.)



I Wanted. . \\ ■ ANTKD KNOWN. — That MRS \V MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnott street to premise s in Cameron street, next Post Ofiict. JUBILEE Presents, F*ncy Go d*, 7 oye, <J Ac, Rellinjt Cheaper than any other : House m Town at 11. ftf. Jonks', East and Burnett streets. VA ANT".D kuown that HAYBiy & CO. h; ye Large Kocka on h^nd. For particulais eeo our advertisi-mcr.ts m th ; 8 1 paper. ) W'' ANTSD Known— We have a large VV aasortment of Lh-Hob' and Ohil dren's Macintoshes, Dlsters, Jackets, Millinery, Drees Stuff, Boois, Clothing, &c. Cheapest first clatm m Town. H. C. Seqkrs, Melford House. WANTED known— l have just opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Omckery, Ironnvmpery and Brush- ware.— James MoOreoob, Grower, Eto.| Tanored Street, opposite Aroade. JUBILEE PUMPBIN. — Every person O purchasing 5s worth of Good's will be entitled to One Guess, (10a Two Guesses, and so on) as to the number of seeds contained m the Jubilee Pumpkin now on view m our window. — id. C. Segerß, Melford House JUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZE. -As we fj intend making this a great success we have decided to double the number of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be given away. A lot of Jubilee Presents just opened, (more m a few days ) — H. O. Begers, Melford House. ANTED the Public to look out for tbe Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine. A groat success and no puff. Due notice of a public trial will be given. Washing no more trouble.— Samuel Hardley, Inventor, East street, Ashburton. 4 810 C\ ATHER HONEY FROM YOUR \JC NEIGHBOR'S FLOWERS. -The following are the established Prices of Timber m Aahburton :— Bed Fine, lOi ; Match Lining, 10a; Flooring, 12s 6d j Feather-Edge Weather Boards, 10a 6ij Rusticated Weather Boaids, 12s 6d, per 100 feet. See that you do not pay more. — Central Timber Depot, opposite Somerset Hotol. •



FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great snecess proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Ghost, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Come, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, 1b of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi aclons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent .m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Bue Baint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Oh«mists m the 'olonies; DRILLS- CHAMPION DRILLS. ITI TjV RRIM AN, HAVI G PUECHASED From the Executors of the Late R. Wilkin and Co. THEIR STOCK or CHAMPION DRILLS AND EXTRAB IS PEEPAEED TO Supply the Same AT CHRISTCHURCH PEICES. The beet grain distributor known j'b found m the Champion, and it possesses five necessary points for a perfect distributer which can be found on do other machine, viz. : — i 1. The straam of grain must be of uniform size from the time it is firat taken possession of by the feeding mechanism until it is delivered, or it will be cramped and uneven. 2. It mußt lie on v inoviDg surface during its entire passage ; m other words, it must be a positive force feed 3. The stream must not be divided or cut by paddles or projections on the wheel. If ii is, the sowing will be bunched. 4. It must bo of size sufficient to allow the largest grain Bown to lie closely m the channel without vacant spaces. 5. The stream must move m all parts with a. uniform velocity whicn must be under the control of the operator. The distributors must, of course be all iron. The feeders of the Champion fulf all of the above conditiaos, are perfect grain measures : the quantity being con- trolled by the Rpeed at which they run, and the speed is regulated by change pinions and gives a perfectly even flow of grain, thus enabling the farmer to sow the smallest possible quantity of seed, and at the same time to ocenpy every available inch of soil w : th the roots of a wheat plant, which will gather up the food that would otherwise be ap- propriated by a worthless weed. The beauty of machine work is its perfection and accuracy, a difference of twenty five pounds m service and durability, LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphito of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the care of . Consumption, Chronic Cough ' and General Debility. I TT contains two of the principal m X grodionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- I 1 sidered deficient m the above complcints, * viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo ' too highly recommended for Delicate Children. 9 Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES - Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has i acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottlo bears Dr, Churchill's signature. b Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 13, Rus Cabtighone, Paiw.



NOTICE TO THE LADIKS OF ASHBURTON. MRS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, OREBN LANB, HAMrSTEAD. 145 NEW ZEALAND CLOTH IN U FACTOR vT riIHE NEW GOODS FOR THE J. SUMMER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT The ook is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, fhounandu of Men's and Boya Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Troußera and Vesta manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every gartnon warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new BtyJ* Tyorn CJhiidron's Jersey Suite, Child/ Men- of- War Suits Genthmen'a Hosiery, Sear veb j Oxford Regatta and White Shirt? Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli 3ag{ "he celebrated WERTHEIM SPYING . MACHINE. Time Payments. F.F, OLOOHING FACTOUy, East Sxaxir,



HOESE COVERS, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, AS a BCRTOi • AtfD AX TINWALD. JHAVE determined to give better valne Id HORSE COVERS than any other the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a •nperior make for Cove) s I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERS per b.«. Talnui, from the best En^lL') manufacturers, which I am pre -aved to (Bell at pi ices nor to be beaten. I have m Stock every doflt-^ilou of Sftddlery to select from. Gftlh Oußtomor* liberal/ "» loalt v -:<&, Highest Cash Price for iiorae L J The old motto — ?B# Bbst ib ibx Ibbapkbi. 3+105



Victoria House* IN Oonseqaenoe of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it haa been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. Largo and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as^ early as conVenient.to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily dosed . DIMANT~& COB, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, fAshbur ton. To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. TNTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE X HEARD OF. Kote the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STBEET SOUTH, ASHBTOTOff. , M THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY ' r " & I\S TPU'& UP M QPAN €r H EBWRLIP'f.EO i?vs9. WV '^^^|g^^^^^ <^CAP]TALt 1,000.00 '.•'/, •./■'!''■!' <<nt:.'-' -y ■}/ J.7 '.'.<■<■■''■(•■ ■•>::•• FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISyS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT: RATES. George Jameson^ ■ , AOTCNT ASTtBURT N ALBERT BOBERTS IS A CASH PUROHAbER OF WTieat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has tor Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizes). BEED WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, CLOVERF, COCKSFOOT, BYEGR RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MAKKET. W. PATCHING* TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS.g Manillaplope^Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and fc Gardon*Lines. IfcR.ON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF HORSE COVEES All made on the Premises. Tarpaßlinß'from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES £from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE.- All Orders by< Letter or Telegram Promptly Attendbp to. W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



FAMILIES WAITED ON FOE OEDERS WEEKLY. Goods delivered m any part of town and suburbs. Wm. BAYLIS, East Street.