THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mali* close at tha Ashbur ton. Post Office follows : — For Ohrlstohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a, m,, and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedln,Tinwald, Window, Hinds, Ooldftream. Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, »d Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 tm. and 4.30 p.m ftlly. for Timmro and South, at 10 a.m., and ,' 80 p.m., dally. For Greenstreet and Aihburton Forks, ob Weanasdaya and Saturdays, at 10.30 a»m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6. SO a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursiays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aihton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes faya, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.80 a. in.

Malls arrive at the., Auhburton Post fte«— Jxom Ohrlstohurch and Rakala, at 10.15 m. t 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10.15 t and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin *ad Intermediate plaoes 5.3° "%m. daily. »t rob» Temuka an Timara at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m. daily. From Greenitreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p. m. From Wekanul, Elgin, Seaview, Bea ftld and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, •nd Saturdays, at 5 p.m. from Mount Bomers, dally at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed owdayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, pn Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thar* days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

linen Still. — Your verses receired, but not of sufficient poetlo merit for publi cation.

The Ashburaton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1887. THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

Colonists generally have so far been inclined to treat the proposed Imperial Conference as a matter of comparatively small interest, and have hitherto re garded everything appertaining thereto with almost as much nonchalance, and with us little real interest, as if it were something m the nature of a Parlia mentary Union of rather a swell sort — m a word, they have regarded it as a matter of no practical concern to them selves, if not indeed partaking some what of the character of a farce. But, m so doing, we think they have formed lan entirely erroneous estimate, and seriously under- valued what there are many reasons for thinking will prove to be one of the most remarkable Councils ever gathered together m the history of the Empire. At Home it appears tc bulk very largely indeed m the public | eye, and it is significant of this that it has even been suggested that it should be opened by Her Majesty m person. We do not imagine for a moment that that suggestion will be carried out, but the mere fact that it has been made is plain proof of the import ance attached to the Conference by public opinion at Home. Nay, there is the official statement of Earl Onslow, as Undersecretary for the Colonies, m the House of Lords, that, the "Govern ment attach great importance to the approaching Imperial Conference," and there is evidence that outside opinion coincides with that oi Her Majesty's advisers m the fact the members have been given the entree of the Carlton Club, and are to be entertained at a banquet presided over by the Duke of Cambridge. That the attentions pro posed are not merely the outcome of a generous hospitality towards the representatives of the Queen's colonial dominions, but are distinctly indicative of a deep interest m their approaching deliberations is shown by the fact that the press had made the most elaborate preparations for reporting the proceed ings, while that the proceedings them selves will be of the first importance is indicated by the determination that, those preparations notwithstanding, the deliberations of the Conference shall be conducted m private, at anyrate for » time. It is clear that it will bi ?q

Imperial Council of the highest calibre and hence, doubtless, the desite on the part of Her Majesty's Government that all the dependencies of the Em pire should be represented by their ablest men — a desire plainly indicated by the willingness of the Secretary for the Colonies to alter the date of the assembling of the Conference, so as t# permit of the attendance of the Premier of New Zealand. It is, we think, evi dent that the idea of a great federation of the whole Empire has taken firm root m the minds of English statesmen, and that the Conference is meant to be the flrct step * towards its realisation. Hence it is not at all improbable that the assembling of delegates from all the colonies to consult with Her Majesty's Advisers will prove to be one of the most important events m the history of the Empire — a point from which an entirely new departure may be taken. Holding this view, we can not help thinking that the time will come, and that soon, when it will be a subject of wide and general regret that Sir Robert Stout was unable to go Home to represent New Zealand at this important juncture. Sir Dillon Bell and Sir William Fitzberbert will doubtless be useful members, but the broad grasp of public questions, the clear ideas and strong convictions of the Premier, backed by his splendid abilities as a debater and advocate, would have been of incalculable ad vantage. It is a thousand pities that New Zealand will not have the benefit of his presence on her behalf.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Government inspection parade last night there was a very creditable muster of the. looal volunteers. The Rifles numbered 51 the Guards 40, and about 60 Cadets paraded' The officers present were— Major Newall (m command), Major Douglaß, Captain and Adju tant Fookß and the company officers. After inspeotion the men were told off for company drill, under their respective officers, and Sergt major Jones put the Guards through the bayonet exercise. During the evening Major Newall took ocoasion to oompliment the Cadets upon their smart first appearance.

The new Commission of the Peace contains 1385 names, or nearly 100 less than were on the previous Commission. There is, how* ever, as will be seen by an easy calculation, one Justice of the Peaoe to every 414 of the European population of the colony, or one m 114 of the male adults.

The " Oamaru Mail " regrets to say that a oloser examination of the salmon ova received ex Doric by the Acclimatisation Society , shows that fully two-thirds are bad.

"A Clodhopper" writes to the "South land Times " propounding a new panacea for the ills of New Zealand. He says :—" I think the best thing we can do is to prorogue Parliament and suspend the Ministry for three or four years, and let the Governor manage the whole thing. We have plenty of laws and taxes to serve us that time."

According to the Southland correspondent of an exohange it is stated that Beaob, who has relations m the Lake district, is likely to be present as a visitor at the Biverton regatta, whioh comes off at Easter, and after* •wards make a tour of tbe colony. The main feature of the ragatta is a sculling race of £100, for whioh Hearn and White intend to compete.

The " Rangitikei Advooato " of the 17th mat. says :— One of the biggest bailßtorniß ever experienced m this diatriot took place this morning. The hailstones were aa big as pigeonß* eggs.

The Wellington " Post " prediots that the final prorogation of the present Parliament will take place about the end of Judo or early m July.

Ths Westport " Times " reports that the Coalbrookdale coal, used at the Westport Gas Works, ia proving itself a splendid gas produoing mineral. The average is 30,000 feet of gas from one ton of coal with an illuminating power of 18 candles.

Bueeia'o public debt increases at the rate ol £40,000,000 annually.

Emm Bey has freed from the Biave trade a province containing 10,000,000 inhabitants.

Three young Italian women are about to start a literary review m Rome. Its objeot will be largely to direot attention to women's work.

A band' of Indian squaws who came into Bangor, m America, reoontly all invested m oorsctß.

In Philadelphia there are eight women practising as phyeioiana, who earn over £5000 a piece per annum.

Facetious Gent (about to enter tramoar on a wet day) ; "Is the Noah's ark quite full ? " Passenger; "All but the donkey; step m, air ! "

It has been resolved to wind up the Eaiapoi Glass Company.

The illicit still case at Timaru has resulted m the charge against Joseph Matthewß being dismissed. The other accused, James Matthews, was convioted and fined £100 and coats. Notice of appeal to the District Court was given, whioh waß allowed, sureties being taken for payment of fine and costs.

Pasteur is soon to retire from aotive practice to avoid paralysis with whioh he ia threatened.

The marriage of Mies Watson, a ward of Sir William J. Clarke, Bart., and Mr MatheaoD, of New Zealand, is to take place shortly.

A great hospital has been opened m France for the cure of the disease which the doctors call morphiomania, and whioh has made for midable headway all over the country.

A large cako of ice, cut from the Illinois river, near Ottawa, contained the dead body of a man frozen m the middle of it. The dead man was Joseph Johnson, of Fern, 111.

A Wisconsin farmer revenged himself on his neighbor by throwing ten pounds of Epsom salts into his well. As soon as the water began to tasto the report went out that it was a mineral well, and a dozen people rushed to buy the farm.

The "Napier Daily Telegraph" has the following :— The other day a juror noticed a man next to him having a quiet doze. He inßtantly nudged the sleepy one and whispered, " Do you understand the Judge's charge ? " " Wort ? " exclaimed the drowsy juror, waking up briskly ; •• Wort ? he don't oharge us nothink for that, does he ? Why, I thought as 'ow we was a-going to get paid ? "

» Aw, may I awßk what an Amerioan is ? " Raid a supercilious Britisher to a full-blooded Yankee m London. "Certainly. An American ia an Englishman," was the answer, •• with all the modern improvements."

The " Amorioan Israelite " says it ib an ominous sign of the times that a large num ber of young Israelites who were born m Franco, but have been residents of the United States for some time, are going back to the country of their birth to enter the army. In several oases that we know of this is being done at the request of their parents who are still living m the old country. There is little doubt tbst the day of trouble for &v Europe ie act fir og.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ash: urton Borough Oonnoil was held laot evening. Present— The Mayor, and Ors Williamson, Tucker, Reid, Fried lander, Harrison, and Bird. Tho absence of Or Sparrow vras apologlfled for. m*yor's statement. The Mayor said the credit balance at the Bank was £1395 18 1 lid. The | amounts which had been received since last meeting were :— Library account, £13 14a 3d ; dog licenses, £16 ; rates, 1886, 14s. The amount of rates re* malning unmlleoted was £13 4i. CORRIBPONDENOE. Letters were rend—^l) From the Ohtiat charoh City Council, with reference to the Jubilee celebration, inviting Council's co-operation towards the founding of a technical school. — Or Williamson thought that M charity began at home if Aahburton saw its way to raise money for oalebratlng the Qieeas Jubilee it should be spent within the county. He suggested that the Borough should, m co operation with the County Counoil, take steps to im prove the Domain, and by this means tha unemployed would receive . work whioh would tide them over the winter. He did not see why Ashburton should help to build up Christcburch,— The Mayor endorsed Or Williamson's views. There were many ways m which this district might mark its sense of the event proposed to be celebrated. He suggested that the Borough should oommunioate with the County Counoil, In order that a joint Committee of the two bodies might be appointed to make suitable arrrange ments for a celebration if thought fit.— A letter was also read from the North Otago Committee, asking the Council's co operation towards holding a Jubilee fete at Kldsralle* — The Oounoii was adverse to extending Its co-operation,— After some further discussion, It wai resolved, on the motion of Or Williamson— " That the Mayor communioate with the County Chairman with a view to organising a ■ County celobratlon of the Queen's Jubilee, and that a meeting of the 1 different local bodies within the County ■ be oonv ned, if the Counoil approve of • the suggestion." — Or Harrison seconded r the motion, and m so doing, expressed himself m accord with the ideas on this question of the mover.— (2) From the County Council, a&kiDg the Borough to r contribute towards the coat of rep lira to 1 the traffic bridge, m the same proportion as towards the cost cf erection, viz., £1 ; for every £2 expended by the County, — t After a brief dl cußßlon, it was resolved, on the motion of Or Harrison, that a deputa tion consisting of the Mayr and Crs > Williamson and Frhdlander Bhould wait 3 on the County Council, m order to 5 arrange the question of maintenance uf the traffio bridge.— (3) From Mrs Shear-

man, askicg that the footpath m front of her residence m William Street be levelled and shingled, — Matter referred to Works Committee. ENGIHBEBS' RETORT .

Tbe Engineers reported aa folhws :— Concrete Channelling : The length of channelling near the Weetern|Fire Brigade Station has been laid down, and repairs of old channels nearly completed. It

would be advi able before the winter sets In to have the angles of the streets at

tbe S.E. Town Belt constructed, the gratings at the sumps properly fixed, etc. There would be 12 half chains of kerbing and channelling to be done, at a coat of about £25. The matter has been before, and Is approved, by the Works Com*

mittee. — Library Wails : The tender of Mr Crum for drawing tbe lines of the

brickwork joints and one from Mr J, JR. Chapman for painting sashes, frame?, etc., have been accepted by the Works Committee; — Water Races : We have had the periodical e'earlog of the races m the Alford Forest road and Winter's road commenced. With respect to theohannel and culvert crossing the Town Belt at the bottom of Winters' road, tbe Works Committee have approved of onr proposal of replacing tie present 9in pipes with 12ia, removing the culvert and filling up the open channel at this poltt. The report was adopted. NCI3AKCEB.

The Inspector of Nuisances submitted a lengthy report. He enumerated the

persons on whom he had served notices to abate nuisances, and he asked the Oouooil's direction as to how long he should watt before proceeding legally, m the event of the persona m question not taking stepa to remedy the matters com plained of. He drew attention to the necessity for a public urinal, and he also brought under the Council's notice the faot of a resident on the East Bait having a water oloset connected with the aide channel, the nlghtßoil remaining m the gutter causing a nuisance, regarding which complaints had been made. He thought this WBB a case m which an infor mation should be laid, and he asked the Council's direction bb to how to proceed. The Inspector was instructed to pro ceed under the bylaws m all cases where fluoh aotion was necessary. FIRE. A report regarding the fire which took place m Cameron street west on Saturday nis^ht iraß read. The ringing gear of the , Western bell had been damaged, and it Wfla necessary t iaf. it should be repaired. The Chief Fire loapector drew atten tion to the f tot that there were a number of straw stack? m proximity to houses within the borough. — Referred to the Inspector of Nuisanoes. The matter of repairs to the Western bell was left m the hands of tbo Mayor. SALVATION ARMY. Or Friedlander drew attention to the fact of the Salvation Army having held a meeting m the main thoroughfare of the town on Saturday evening, Se bad no prejudice against the body m question, and he recognised that they had accom plished much good, but still when they began to obstruct the thoroughfare it was time some action should be taken. On Saturday evening when the Army was In the middle of the road an alarm of fire was t>iven, and vahiales and people were rash- Ing abont, so that it was a wonder no accident occurred. He thought it would be as will for the Council to take the matter m hand, and give instructions that a letter should be written to the Army, informing them that if they wanted to hold open air meet! gs they would have to hold them somewhere else than on the publio thoroughfares. The Mayor said there was no necessity for the Council to go out of its way to write letters to the Army; That body had a right to use the roadway within reasonable Hnoitß, but if they beg^n ob structing the streets they would havj to take the consequences, and it waß the duty of the police to tike the matter np. Or Tuuker similarly expressed himself- He said that on several occasions when going along Fast street on horseVack he had found the Army perambulating the streets a great romance. Cr Williamson said he fel consider able sympathy with the Salvation Army, because he knew them to have accom plished much good. Ho did not see muoh harm m their using the less fre quented thoroughfares, but if they began obstructing the main street It was time the police) took action. Cr Friedlander again expressed himself free from any animus. He had considered it his duty to bring the matter under the notice of the Council, and he was willing to abide by their decision. It was ultimately resolved that the Sergeant of Polfoe be asked to take action m oase of any further obstruction. A QOESI'ION. Or Bird asktd whether the officers appointed by the Council ti uphold the valuation roll In the Afßa-sment Court wore ji*ilifiud m waking fain it4tement|

for the purpose of upholding a valuation. He said that he w»a disputing a case at the sitting of the Valuation Ciu-t when the Town Clerk made a statement whioh was anything but true la reference to the price at which a piooe of land hai beea sold. He (Mr Bird) spoke of this, when he was called to order by the Judge of the Court. He wanted to know if It waa the wish of the Gounoil that for the cake of the fow shillings which might accrue the officers should act m this manner* The Mayor said that any statements which -were imde were g'ven In good faith If a mistake happened to be made opportunity was given for correction by I the objeotor. After some farther disousslon, the matter dropped. ADJOURNMENT. A quantity of other business was tran sacted, aosounts were passed for payment, , and the Council adjourned.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB'S

AUTUMN MEETING.

The following nominations were re* celved last night: — DISTRICT HURDLES, Captain Jackeroo Matekaarl Wrangler Sir William Sir John Bill Allen Eakikitea Nero AUTUMN HANDICAP. The Gem Nellie Oerwenter Fickle Teddy Yullle tfeszal Tornado Wee R'oddle Tasmania Rose & Gold Tit Bit Mlrells The Oarate O. Cromwell Apropos Jaok FOAL STAKES. The Boy | Highld Chief j Ivanhoe Oaisander | Mian Field | OPEN TROT. Lady Grey Kate Sedgmere JDJck Jim Browu L*bs Gipsy Bismarck Heather (Mcßain's) M'lyO'R'rke Jook Bob Mare o go Gipsy Poll Arthur (Moore's) Jambo Lady o 1 Lake Wait-a- Southern Wakanoi while Queen I Prinoe FLYING HANDICAP. The Gem Goldfinch Moun. Deer At hoi Da'sy Silver Que'n G.uaty Fickle TeddyYuille Weaz 1 Tornado Tasmania Mirella Martin Maiam Leeßton Luthar Apropos Melville Ering'-Bra* DISTRICT WELTER. Nipper Wrangler Ngala Wee R'oddie Rugby Milkman Fib Sir John The Oarate Lotto Hill Allen Arcade Nero Little Kaklkatea Jackeroo Wonder GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Tbe Gem Mount. Deer Melville Athol Daisy Nellie Silver.Queen Gaiety Derwenter Fickle TeddyYuille Weazel Tornado Tasmania Rose & Gold Tit Bit Mirella Erin-go-bra' Apropos Jack DISTBICT TROT. Lady Grey Dick Curly Kate Sedgmere Bismarck Heath 'r Jock Last Chum Spark Molly Marengo Jena O'Korke Poll Arthur Gipsy Frisky Lmb Ladyo'Lake (Moor*) Sonthern Waksnui vVait-a-while Qaeen Prince HA.RYEBT HAMDIOMfi- Nipper The Gem GoldGnoh Mount. Deer Nellie Weeßoddia Tasmania Little Woo- Zaalot Fib der The Curate Madam Leeßton Lotto Arcade Bill Allen Lady Agnes

PRE-SESSIONAL ADDRESS.

ISew Plymouth, March 22

Mr O. Samuel, M.H.B. addressed his o:>nstitu tents last night, wheo the large ball was crowded. Hd reviewed the work of the session and referring to the political scandals said Mr Steward had. innocently placed hlmße'f m a falae position, and that the charges against Sir Julius Vogel.were proved to be fonl slanders on an innocent man. He doubtod the sinoeriiy of the I Government's professions respecting re trenchment What was wanted to reduce expenditure wai more backbone i<i the members to carry out any proposal for re duotlon. He intimated that if the eleotors could not find a more suitable person to bring forward to represent them next election be was willing to stand. A vote of confidence was osrried unanimously. Wangahui, Maroh 22. Mr Ballance has fixed Match 31st as the date on which be will address his o<W)tl taenta at Waoganui. A foreoast of the policy of the Government is then ex pected.

A PECULIAR LIBEL CASE

Dunbdin, March 21.

The Supreme Court was occupied all day m hearing a libel case, Sutherland r Neill, The plaintiff had been a warder m the Seaciiflf Lunatic Asylum, of which defendant is the medical superintendent The alleged libel oontiated m the plaintiff having caused a letter to be written to the Superintendent of the Auckland Aijlam stating that the plaiutiff had been dis* miaied (for "gross negligence and in subordination." It appeared from the evidence that tho plaintiff and another wsrdaman had written to Dr Neil, stating that m (hair opinion he had neglected a pitient named Oook, and they would lay the matter before the authorities for in vestigation. On receipt of this letter Dr Nail. dismissed the two warders who had signed it, and caused letters to bs written to the superintendents of other institutions Intimating their dismissal and the grounds for it. It was submitted that the com- ! manloition was privileged, and with this his Honor agreed. Under these olrcam stancea it was necessary to prove malice, and ho thought if. the jwy believed the warders tboy might pet haps find eomathing m their evidence which would support the fdea of malice. The jury found the letter had been written maliciously, and gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £5 and costs.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Rbuter's Telegrams— Copyright)

ITALY AND ABYSSINIA.

London, Maroh 19. Ras Aloula, the Abyssinian leader, has released the Italians capt«red by him. It is reported a quieter outlook of European affairs will induce Italy to despatch a strong expedition of Mas sowah.

THE LONDON CORPORATION.

Startling disclosures conitnue to come before the Committee of the House of Commons appointed to' investigate the charges of corruption brought against the Corporation. The evidence more than bears out the original charge, which was that has been ex pended m efforts to defeat the City of London Government Bill. Amongst the witnesses examined was Joseph B. Firth, who at the time of the introduc tion of the Bill was a Liberal member for Kensington. Mr Firth affirmed that 1,000 were expended on the working up of meetings, petitions, and agencies to defeat the measure. The inquiry, which is causing great excite* ment, is still proceeding.

A SUICIDE.

London, March 21. John Kynaston Gross, who was Poli tical Secretary to the Indian Office m the late Ministry, has committed suicide while m a state of ill-health.

THE PRINCE OF WALES. .

Berlin, Maroh 20. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, has arrived here from London.

A USTRALIAN.

[REUTER TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.]

SMOKERS v NON-SMOKERS.

Mklbovbnk, Marsh 21. The cricket match, Smokers v Non smokers, was resumed to-day. The former who on Saturday lost three' wickets for 267 runs, continued their innings, which closed for 356. Being m a minority of 447, they had to follow on, and had lost five wickets for 135 runs when slumps were drawn. The match was drawn. In the first innings Palmer contributed 113, Briggs 86, and Flowers 69 ; m the second Bates made 54.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS.

Adelaide, March 21, The first batch of returns for the general election show a majority (or those candidates who favor pro tectionist revision of the tariff.

PARCELS POST.

Milbournb, March 16.

(By Mail Steamer at Blnff )

Progress js being made with arrange ments for the. introduction of the parcels post, and the system will be brought into operation shortly. '

ENSILAGE EXPERIMENTS.

asYDNEYrMarofi"l6. *

Experiments made m converting native grasses into ensilage has proved entirely successful and probably silos will be brought into more extensive use m the future.

A WARNING TO NEWSPAPERS.

Brisbane, March 16.

The proprietors of the "Brisbane Telegraph" were fined j£ioo for insert ing an advertisement, M Lost, black and tan terrier; finder handsomely re warded ; no questions asked/ thereby advertising an offer to compound a felony.

TERRIFIC HURRICANE.

A tremendous hurricane occurred at Burketown, All the buildings m the place were damaged and several lives were lost. The river rose 14ft. Several business firms are irretrievably ruined*

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[rsuter's teleobams— copyright.]

. St Petersburg, March 20. Wholesale arrests of persons impli cated m the late plot against the life of the Czar continue to be made m this city. It is rumoured that several officers have been secretly executed.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, Maroh 20. Germany, Austria and Italy have agreed that the peculiar interests of each is protected by Italy having agreed to assist Austria. \t is considered that the effect will be to paralyse Russia, and leave France at the mercy of Germany. It is reported that Austria and Russia have each 300,000 troops massed m the vicinity of the Galician frontier.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

[SPECIAL TO FAXSS iSSOOIATIOIT.) London, Maroh 19. "The Times," m an article on the scope and object of the Imperial Con ference, characterises it as the most interesting gathering of Imperial and colonial representatives ever called. Speaking of the year's national demon strations, the Conference must be re garded as the most memorable event of the jubilee. The same journal, dis cussing the important qnestions to be considered at the Conference, especially mentions the ocean postal service, which is denounced as being utterly inadequate to the progress of the age and to the rapid development of the British possessions. Its detects are glaring and the system bad, whilst it is more costly than it should be. The question of Imperial federation will be ' discussed, but an opinion is expressed that the time has not arrived for giving practical effect to any scheme effecting the political federation of the Empire. The " Chronicle," m an article on the Conference, refers m hopeful terms to it, and says it is likely to lead to bene ficial national results. Commenting on the decision not to allow a full measure of representation to the Crown colonies at ihe Conference equally with autonomous colonies, the "Chronicle" would like to hare seen every colony represented on the occasion, which would practically have made it a Federal Parliament. • -

THE ASHBUBTOJS GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCp ..22, 1887



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BOOTS. BOOTS. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE LADIE6 1 , GENTS' AHD CHILDREN'S BOO^TS. ANDREW ORR j HAS SECURED THE GREATEST BARGAIN IN BOOTS EveY offered to the Ashburton Public. -1Q TRUNKS CF BOOTS IA Valie £315, landed cost, purchased for the sum of £210. These Goods ware sent to the order of a firm on the West Coaßt, but that firm waa not m" a position to take them up when they arrived — hence the Barg«n. Iwo Trunks Ladies' Bootß, 3s lid per pair, usually Gs lOd Two Trunks Ladies' High Leg Lace Kid, 7s 6d, usually 10s 6d One Trunk Gents' Best Canvas Shoes, strapped, 5a Gd, usually 10b Gd One Trunk Ladies' French Shoes-, at 10s 9d, usually 14s 9d One TruDk Ladies' Lome Shoes, vis 6d, usually 10s Gd Two Trunks 1 adies' Victoria Boots, 5s 9d, usually 9s 6d One Trunk Ladies' Lasting Shoes, mock button, 5s 6d, usually 8s 6d Two Trunks Gents' Lome Lace French Shoeß, 12s 6d, usually 16s Gd One Trunk Ladies' Patent Slippers, 3s 9d, usually 6s Gd ■„ One Trunk Gents' E.S. Boots, 11s 6d, usually 16s 6d One Trunk Ladies' Calf Leather Slippers, 2s Gd, .usually 3s 9d One Trunk Girls' E.S. Boots, Is lid, ! usually 3s lOd Three Trunks Children's Boots, assorted, Is 6i to 3b 9d ANDREW ORR. _ . j- If SPORTING. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and MUZZLE-LOADING Guns now landing and m Stock ; the Greatest Variety ev«r shown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low. QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also,- , Powder, Bhot, Caps, Car 1 ridges, Cart- [ ridge Cases,- and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. •orr&Tlcorn, IMPORTEES. B^Bp^ * "' «.*•-• ** *r^B|



Bpecial advertisements. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLIOITORB, J. W. WHITE, Notaey Public, NOTICR Is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and o. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of flmaru, and John A. Caygill, of Ash* burtoa, have this day entered into Partnership as Barrister! and Solioltors, at Ashbarton, under the style of "White, Caygllland On." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullook'a Arcade 10*803 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT The Stock ib THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing louviw nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men'a and Boys Buitn, newest styles. TrouHors and Trousers , and Vests manufactured of New Zealand TwoodH, Every garmont warranted shrunk JvercoatH, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m groat variety Huts, comprising every now style worn Children's Jorsey Suite, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jogntta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags p he celebrated w£rTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.SF OLC? DING FACTOR?, KasT bTMWXi |



_____ Wanted. i WANTED Known— For cheap drapery go to H. O. Fegers' Genuine Clear- Ing Sale. Fresh barg»ios just opened. Melford House, Eait street. WANTED to Purchase Second-hand Double-furrow Lever PLOUGHS. J. n. Stevbnh, Central Shoeing Forge. 3»140 T') LET at a low rental, four-roomed Houso near High School. Apply to A. W. Randeil, East street. WAKTKD known — I have jant opened np • nseful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Irocmoncery and Brush- ware — James MoGbkiok, Grower, Etc., Tanored -Street, opposite .4 rcade, T7\URNITURE— To meet the times, W. JT DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now celling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Ppring Couches, £1 5s Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. MOUNT SOURS COAL PIT COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT FOIt JflGHl SHILLINGS PER TON, Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOB CASH OivLY. "jjT, F. 'WKItiUT,



Business Kotice3. 1 Victoria House. IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premiees, which will afford greater facilities for conducting oar rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. I arge and liberal K eductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to.enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COB, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &&of. f East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. ALBERT ROBERTS 19 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, OA3S, BARLEY, CLOVERS, COCKSFOOT, RYEGRABB, RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. &C, &C, &C. 3 133 DIPPING SEASON, 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOU8), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. rpHESE DIPS used together m eqaal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last | Season, as ia evidenced by numerous Testimonials whioh can be seen at the Agents. The Glycerine Dip is the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; »nd the Lincoln Dip is the mos L . durable In the Wool, and will keep sheep olean longer than any other yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfect Dp, and keep any ordinary flook of sheep olean the whole season They combine highly nutritious •nd itimplating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They »re certain killers of Ticks, their eggs ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasites infesting the skins of Bhei p. For very lousy and filthy longwool fbeka, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom- mended, being tb« most lasting m its effects. Testimonials prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have come mat shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and patMltet, and the wool peouUarly soft and beautifully glossy. PRICE— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH* H. MATSOtf & 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 Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clolhea and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, AH made on tho Premises. fattens and Canvaß kept m ptock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins 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 or Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 ' EAST STREET, ASHBUHTON.



NOriOE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hampstead 145 TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pro- /alent with the sex. Boies Is lid and la 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 1 repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. , Lincoln, Kngland. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. MBS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Saundebs' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Garde, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &c , &c, 9624 CAUTION TO POACHEBS. 1"N consequence of so much Poaching cf *- Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks I ; ireby give notice that anyone found re £ ing will be prosecuted ; and further it it a reward of £20 will be paid to any f &on who will give such information •>f jhail lead to the conviction of such > enders. DONALD McLEAN, II •38 ~. Lagmhor; TRY IIEKPATRICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T7"IBKPATRICKi~NEW SEASON'S JV JAM is made from NELSON GKuWN 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 dolicious preserve m the market. Do not bo persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which roust be sold at any price, but ASK for KIBKPATBICK'ti NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok'a New Season Jam is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name h stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' •n the label. S, Kirkpatrick & Go. MANUFACTURERS,  [|NELSON N.Z, 19