RAILWAY TIME TABLE

T«ains Abrivk at Ashbdrton— From Ohriet ehnroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 1.86 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunodio and South, 5.27 .m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 a.m Tmircs Lkavb Abhbobton— For Christ ehvrob and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Sooth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somera, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls olose at the Ashbarton Post Offioe follows : —

For Ohriatohuroh and North at 6 a.m 0. 30 a. m, , and sp. m. , daily. For Ohertsey Rakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedln, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester , %nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. dally. For Temuka, at 10 km, and 4.30 p.m

Idly. Pot Tinuurn and South,! at 10 a. jou, and - f 30 p.m., dally. For Oreenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 a.na. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, *d Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For *lount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield nnd JRuapana, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashtoa, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes iays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 fc.ro.

Mails arrive at the Aahburton Post ffioe — Jtom Ohrbtchuroh and Raknia at 10.15 tin., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertuey &o. at 10.15 t and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedln *od intermediate places 6.8* MB, daily. ;} tout Temnka an Tiraaru at 10.40 a. m p 6SO p.m daily. From Oreermtroßt and Athbarton Forks, W^dnendityr itnd >ttuniayß, at 4 45 p.m. From Wnkanul, Hpjin, Seeview, Sea fitld and Ky'e, on Tuend»y<, Thur*d»ye, and Saturdays, at 5 p m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 . m* From Mayfield and Llnapana, on W< Qeadayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ajririrm, Watertun, and L<>. at 10 a.m. daily. * From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Vr. at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngtqn on Tunsdays. Thim dayi,and Saturdaya, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1887. NOTES.

We have been as bed by "A House holder" to explain how it is that with fat oat tie telling at from 15i to 18i pc owt, and fat sheep at from 6« t<< 9s pec head, the price of mutton and beef m Ashburton Is ss high as ever. "A Householder" gres on to say that he has noticed that " when Btook go up m v*lue an Increase In the price of meat follows with remarkable promptitude, but that curiously enough when the value of live stoos decreases the retail price of butcher's meat exhibits no corresponding reduction. Flo* is it (he asks) that I have to pay s>i for beef, and 3d to 4 1 per lb for muttoo, with fat stock purchasable at the price* quoted m your market reports 1" W« wish we were able to explain thg master referred to, but it is as great a puzzle t< | ourselves as it is to "A Householder." We should have supposed that if there was, as appears at first sight to be the case, so enormous a margin of profi to the butcher competition would •peedily bring prices down to a lower level, hut either one of two things it seems to v* must be the o >bo, vie that there must bt a compact between the trade to keep prices up vr the losses of the businev from the universality of the credit system must be bo large as to render it necessary to charge those customers who do pay double rates to make up for the shor oomings of those customers who dont. If the firet hypothesis Is the correot one some outsider shou'd stop m and break the compact, but if, as we supect, there is no suoh oompact, but the high prices of meat are the direct result of the credit system, then we think it would be worrh the while of one of our knlglts of the cleaver to try the experiment of selling cheaply for striot cash. If thin were done " A Householder " would hive his remedy.

There ie evident need for acme reform Id connection with the local adminfstra* fcion of justice. The Resident Magistrate Ib moit painstaking and courteous, but v is a matter of serious lnconrenlonce to suitors, wltneasea and others, that owlny to tho wide area of his jurisdiction, and the many calls upon his timo, he Is fre quently nnable to " see It oat," an ■ hearings have to ba adjourned sometime* more than once. We would sugges' that an endeavour should at leatt be made to take all the shorter oases fret, as fo want of suoh an arrangement of the busi ness one case In which ihere are a 'great many witnesses may easily taVe up th« whole time between (he trains and thm lead to all other business being postponed. Again, we think that polloe and criminal business, should invariably be first dis posed of Instead of, as is sometimes the case, left till last. The other day for ex ample a man charged with drunkenness bad to wait for hours before he was dealt with. We do not reoollecb whether li 9 was a " regular drank " or nor, bin would point oat that m the oase of a first offender, possibly overtaken almost un awares, detention m cas'oly for hours m a, perhapn, crowded Court, would be In itsalf aa excoaiingly sever j p unishment. These hints are given m the most friendly spirit possible and will, we hope, lead to some amendment m the direc tions indioated.

Tqat Mr Ivess has not served his ap prenticeship m Parliament m vain, bnt has lonrned the art wh.'oh ttands Miniotera m ouch good stead when addressing themselves to the ear of the oountry, is manifest from that very interesting part of his reoent speeoh at Aahburton, m which ho dealt with the position of the Government. That art is that of the ancient oraolos of Delphoa, m the utterance of pregnant sayings, capable of many and various interpretations. We refer, of course, to the passage m whioh ho dealt with the position of the Government. Ho indicated very clearly his opinion that there nhould be a reconstruction of the Cabinet, but whether ha nmaut that Sir Robert Stout, or Sir Julius Yogel ehouk be thrown overboard we are quite at a lost to determine He jus'ly paid a high tribute to the abilities and qualifi ations of Sir llobert, remarking that *' thecolony m'ght well bs proud of its Premier, who would, be an oroawentto aoy

Assembly In tho world," and who (ho said) "waß p.sseßßed of rare taleat and wa3 full of sympathy with the people.'' But he went on to express his regret that "although the Premier delighted to style himeeif a Radical and a Democrat, the dittinotions which had recently been deservedly conferred upon him had woiked — unconsciously no doubt— a great change m the views ones held and courageously advocated by the people's champion." Further on he spoke m terms of warm praise of Sir Julius Yogel, and I hence It is not very clear which, if either of the two Ministers named, Mr Iveas considers should be dropped out of the ne«v combination. It Is quite clear that he does not think that Mr Ballance could be dispensed with— hence a recon struction muet mean the disappearance from the Ministerial benches of one of the two knights it at present contains. Which does ho mean ? That is precisely the point upon which we should lik& to have been ia formed.

Tt is curiona to note how very cloeelj electors will catechise their members cr. some minor point at a political meeting, and how little apparent interest they take at those same meetings m subjects of the first magnitude. For example, at the mooting above referred to, the " burning queatlon " of tha hour, to judge f oai the persistency of one in dividual was as to " Whether >t was fail that a ' squatter " should pay only 5s far his dog when a poor working mau had to pay 10a?" The member for Wakanoi rery just : y replied that the matter wae one for the consideration of the body which has by law the right to impose and regulate the dogear, and referred his questioner to the County C ■uucil* Be, however, peralated m reiterating his question, and ultimately left the Hal) complaining that he had not been able to extraot a direct answer m tho na> thn he desired. Ponsibly Mr Ivess (if I c had thought of it) might have ea lifix) his qasrist bettor bj the Scotoh method of answering one question by puttiou mother, at ttuw :— " Is it f aic to charge a poor shepherd or cattle-herd as much for the dog whloh is his means of liveli. hood as is charge 1 to the wealthy owner of fancy dogs, kept merely ob pets and luxuries V It is ont of consideration for the former class that the law allow* of the registration fee m respect of cattle uheep and rabbit dogs being reduced to «ny sum not being leas that one shilling, and it might be easily shown to any querist that while it is possible to classify does with that view it is not possible to classify owners.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A very good evening's amusement will be provided for the people of Methven on Tues day, April 12, when the "Boselle Bros," with a "aurprise party" of 16 -performers, consisting of "Gymnasts, Acrobats, Song and Dance Artists, Serio-Comic and Motto Singers, English, Irish, Sootoh and Negro Delineators, and Comedians, " will give an entertainment m the Schoolroom. An excellent programme has been prepared, and no doubt the Company will receive the patronage their enterprise deserves. A ball will be held after the per formance.* 1 Sergt. Felton has received one of the medals recently instituted, for lonp service and good conduct, among members of the Police force- The recipient must m every case have served at least fourteen years, during the last three of which no complaint must have been estab lished. The medal is of silver and ia of a very handsome character. Special soivioes m connection with the inniversary of tho Sunday Sohool will be held m the Primitive Methodißt Churoh to-morrow. A. public pionio will be held m Mr Kraltray's paddock at Hampstead on Good Friday not Monday as previously advertised. At tho E.M. Court this morning, before Mr H. Friedlander, J.P., and Mr D. Williamson, J.P., Ryan alias Pearson was charged with the larceny of a snit of clothos and a cap valued at £3, the property of Julian Jackson, at Methven, on March 27th. The accused pleaded guilty, and was ordered to bo im. prisoned for six calendar months with hard labor. A first offender, for dru nkennesa, was fined 5s and costs with the usual alternative. George Adams, for a similar offonoo, was mulcted m a like penalty, and on a oharge of having been guilty of an indecent act was dismissed with a oaution. A grand baazar and gift auotion will be held on Easter Monday m the commodious grain stores opposite the railway station, Tinwald, m aid of the Church of England funds for the distriofc on the southern side of the river. It may be explained that tho debt whjph this bazaar is designed to extinguish is an old one that was incurred previous to the division of the district from Ashburton and before the Ilev Mr Garbett took oharge. It ia hopod tho affair will prove very successful. We observe among the names of thoso teaohora who have successfully passed at tho recent examination m Class D the name of Mr Charles Etheridge Craddook, at present temporary master of the Ashton Sohool. Mr J. Ollivier, the Provincial District Auditor, will attend at Ashburton on the 11th to 11th instant, to make his annual audit of accounts of the looal bodies. A correspondent forward* us a clipping from " The Queen " relating to assaults on women m Ireland. We will give it insertion m our next issue. Special attention on the part of billiardists ia, directed to Mr W. Zander's advertisement m another column. The table put up is one of O'Brien's best and is covered with a first olass cloth. The balls, cues, &c, aro all new> and good players may reckon upon receiving every attention from the proprietor, either at " devils," " blaok," or "general." The room is neatly fitted up with sets, &3 , and good accommodation is provided for whist or crib" bage players. Mr Zander has had the new rooms open during the past few days, bul " business " m the new line will really bo commenocd this evening. A Ohurch parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards ia ordered for to-morrow morning, when the two companies will attend divine Bervioe at St Stephen's Churoh. We under stand that both the looal corps will be strongly represented at the Easter Encamp ment at Pareora. Tho Railway Department announces m thiß issue cheap fares and excursion trains for the Easter holidays and Christohuroh Autumn Races. Excursion tiokets from Ashburton to Dunedin and baok at 28s firs olass and 18a Gd second class will be issued from the 6th to the llth inst, inclusive ; also Saturday return tickets lor Ohriatohurch between tho same dates, available m both oases to the 2oth inst. Electors resident m those distriota are rominded that Mr J. Ivess, M. U.K., win address meetings on Monday evening at 8 o'olook at Tinwald, at tho Templar fclau, and on Tuesday evening at Cherisey, at Q Qchoolbguje,

ODDFELLOWSHIP.

A wall-attended meeting of Oddfellows was held last night m tbe Oddfellows' Hall for the purposes of electing < ffioera for tbe newly-f^iii.ed Ashburton dißtriot, the following being thj reault of the election :--Prov.G.M M Bro O. Held ; " D.P.G.M., Bro G. F. Scott ; Prov.O.R., 800 11. Minuifl ; Trustees, Bros J. Corbet t * and J, Btept.ene ; Auditor, Bros J, I Pearson, I. Reid and J. A. Clothier. The \ installing officers from the .North Cantor- i bnry District were.— Prov.©,M. Bro Manks; D.JP.G.M. Bro Guntrip; Prov.O.H. Bro Foster. The delegates from Lodges m the new district were — Ashburcon, B-os Keid, Uorbett, and Minnie ; K>kaia, Bro Osborne; Tinwald, Bro Williams; Spring burn, Bro Oooper ; Waterton, Bro Soal. la addition to thoie mentioned, several pafct officers were present. The first officers of the new diatriot returned thanks for their election, promising m appropriate speeches, to do their best for Oddfellow ship and for the advancement of the game m their own district especially. It was decided to hold the next half-yearly meetiug, fixed for Septemoer, at Spring nurr, whoa the auuiversary of the 1 a,k\ lod^e will alt*o be celebrated. After the meetiug the brethren adj ut' una to thu Somerset Hotel, where ih y I sat down to a first class spread, the t*b!ea, aa usual, bearing teatiinouy to dost Pattman's excelleut taste m masters of th.va kind. The ♦• inner mon " having been emply aatlabbd, a numtier of loyal and patriotic toaata were proponed and duly reßp'iuded to, ttie liat oumpristng — " The Queen &nl Mane e?ter Unity," " The or«nd Mitatur <>t t'm Buara tf .i Dirtotors." ' Djs'not » ffiours i-f Nor L o*i>t6rbury ana Visiing Brethren," ' % the wffijdM of the nvtr district," " Paßi officers of the JLyitelton District," " Tue Ladies," "TbePresf," and ♦• Host auU tlostoaß." Between ihe toaats Bungs were rendered m s;ood style by Bros Scott, Bandeli, Oorbett, Cook burn, Miles, Soal, reflations by Bros Minuis and Williams, and the host gave the " Khine Wtnu' with hia well-knovrn ability. Altogether the c< mp-ny spent a very pleasaut even- '■ ing, t'io members who had anauged for the banqutt fully doservi. g the unanimous vote ot tha.iks which was accorded tlieiu At 11 30 the (Jhi»irma > cahid fut •' Auld L.og which was given m true Sootob stylo, and the proceedings ttrmiru tod with the Nftt-<n I rtmh m.

THE CRIMES BILL AND THE LIBERAL UNIONISTS.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION. J London, March 29, Lord Hartington is considerably alarmed at the discontent expressed with the Coercion Bill. A meeting of the Unionist party has been called for Thursday to fully discuss the situation. The Liberal caucus meet on Wed-i nesday. The Parnellites ridicule the idea of the Government attempting to pass the Crimes Bill before Whitsuntide. To think of passing it before Easter they say is to hope for the impossible, especially as Mr Gladstone has ap proved of the plan for opposing it by legitimate means. Anti-coercion de monstrations have been arranged, similar to those held at the time of the Bulgarian atrocities. Mr Parnell con siders the. Eill the strongest coercion measure ever submitted to Parliament. It even attempts to create offences un known m the statutes. The first victims under the new law would be ' the writers m the National papers and Home Rule orators. The resistance offered by his party m the event of the Bill becoming law would be purely pas sive. They would endeavour to main tain a calm, determined stand against tyraany, m order not to alienate their British friends. M»rch 30 Mr Gladstone, m the House of Com mons last night, said that there was nothing m the condition of the country to justify the increased stringency of the Crimes Bill, which would brand the Irish with the stigma of inferiority. Mr Goschen said the machinations of the Land League had destroyed the efficiency of the jury system. March 31. The Tory and Unionist press take exception to the provision m the Crimes Bill for the transfer of trials to England, which it is now thought the Government will not seriously endeavor to retain. The Radicals are promoting active agitation outside Parliamentary circles against the Coercion Bill, m order to take advantage of the Easter recess. In response to an appeal from Mr Parnell, the American branch of the Land League has promised energetic assistance m the ensuing struggle with the Government. Commenting on the important speech delivered by Mr Gladstone m the House of Commons on the Cri/nes Bill, the "Times" declares strongly against the speech, and avers it was unreasonable and guilty of determined blindness to the best interests of the nation. The " Morning Post" refers to the views previously enunciated by Mr Gladstone on Irish affairs, and remarks that be must be curiously oblivious to the past. The " Daily News" warmly eulogiess the speech and congratulates him on his fidelity to the principles promulgated last year, which are neces sary for dealing with Ireland, adding that Mr Gladstone is a true liberal. The " Daily Telegraph," m an incisive criticism, asserts that the speech is absolutely faultless. The "Standard" considers the speech, owing principally to the absence of all indication on the part of Mr Gladstone of any modifica tion of his extreme views, will have the effect of strengthening the hands of the Government. The Liberal Unionists will give a banquet to the Marquis of Hartington. The members of this party are prepared to extend local government to Ireland, but not to hand over to a local Legis lature the control of the criminal law, They contend that the persistent state ments thrt excessive rents are being imposed are mere assertions, and not proved.

SPORTING.

TARANAKI RACES.

New Plymouth, April 1. The following are the results of the cod eluding eventß : — Provincial Handicap. Laudeear ' ... l Tongariro 2 Armourer g Won by a neck »mid rauoh excitement, ime— 2mln 53 3-stha sec. Dividend. £36a. Consolation. Hagar i >S«ngalore ... , 2 Tongariro 3 Dividend, £3 2a

Kilney and Urinary troubles are universal, and the only safe and aure ouva it American Hop Bittere^rely ou it,

THE ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE THE CZAR.

[special to prkss association.] London, March 29.. Further arrests have been made of Nihilists suspected of designs upon the Czar. One of the men deputed to assassinate the Emperor was directed by the Secret League to carry a bottle of poison under his clothing, resting upon his bosom. A second emissa/y was deputed to watch the intended assassin m the event of the latter's courage failing. His comrade was to smash the bottle, and procure the death of his tellow-conspirator. (Received April 2, 11.10 a.m ) ' [rbutbk tm.eg.rams— copyright.] St Petersburg, April 1. It is now definitely known that the attempt on the life of the Czar was made at Gatschina on Tuesday last. His Majesty was passing through the park when he was fired at and the shot but narrowly missed its aim. The assailant, who is stated to be an officer m the Russian army, was arrested on the spot.

CORN EXCHANGE

The following is the Corn Exchange report for tbe week ending Friday, April Ist : — Grain is faßt and steadily coming to band, and had sacks been available when required the chief part of the autumn threshing would have been complete. It is understood that the obief part of the Robert Sale shipment of sacks has already been taken by consumers, bo that there iB little obance of sacks falling i» value, eßpeoially m the face of a heavy orop of potatoes. Shipments to neighbouring colonies, as well as to London, are being steadily executed. The condition is muoh improved since tbe opening of the season. Wheat. — Tbe firm tone indicated last week |is fully maintained. Tusoan, which is chiefly wanted for immediate shipment, of course commands top value of 3s 4£d to 3s sd. Pearl and Hunter's, if prime, bring from 3s id to 33 4sd. Chicken wheat is scarce at 2s 9d to 2a lOd for clean broken, and up to 3a for whole wheat. Oats.— Shipments to London having been completed, for the time being, a slignt lull has been experienced, but it is not antici pated that prices will reoede more than temporarily. Quotations to-day are:— For Bhort heavy feed la 9d to Is 9Jd, and long descriptions Is 7d to Is Bd. Barley.— Considerable shipments oontinue to Australia, whioh makes local maltsters wore eager to do business, bnt the majority of Bamples are scarcely up to prime quality ; what few come up to the standard readily command 3s (id ; seoond quality 3s to 3s 3d. Feed is scaroe at 2s 6d. Beans and Peas.— Very little business doing m either line. Bye Grass has very little business to note, and values are unaltered. The same remark applies to Cocksfoot, Potatoes.— Enquiries are being made as to ihe probable opening priceß. Buyers are not disposed to offer over 35s f.o.b. saoks included. Dairy Produce. — Prioes remain at last week's quotations with a very quiet market. The above quotations are for delivery f.o.k. Lyttelton, saoks inoluded.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL



The following business was transacted after we went to press yesterday; — The Council had it appeared spent a sum of money oa Improving the drain, at the joint request of both the parties. After a long diaouaeion as to whether It was n case, m which the Council ooald interfere, it was decided to instruct the Engineer io report, PLANTING COMMITTEE. The Planting Committee reported that only one tender f -r the reserve advertised for had been received, and ths Oom mittej did not recommend its acceptance, The tender of P. Twomey for grabbing goree at £8. £4 10d, and £2 10j h»d been accepted. IRRIGATION. The sub committee appointed to select a block of land suitable for an irrigation farm reported th.it they had inspected all the bloeka submitted, but fou-id that m all tha great drawback was the preaeut coat of eupplying a euffioient quantity o wator. The O.'inmittre had selected Plantation Rvb rye 17G7, consisting of 69 acres, m the Wukauui district. Tiub blook was available for immediate opera lions, and the Committee asked the approval of fh<j O.mncil for their action. Tha report was adopted, and cm the rr»'»tion of Mr Wriuht, accorded by Mr Donald McLean, it was resolved, "That M^sara Cosier, Harper, and tesd'ey bo appointed a committee to mauage <he exparmontiil ir t/ation fsirm MOUNT SOMBMS TH4MWAY. A lett- r was read from ihe Mount Somera Road B >ard that it was willing to give itß connent to the proposed tram way bbing taken along and across the roads, provided that all orosa'nKß were maintained m good order : 'hit proper outlet ahouM be provided for storm water ; and that m one place where the i line was takeu for some distance along the ro<d an »qual breadth Bhonld be conatruoted out of the Tram Reserve on (ho cthor Tatars wero read from Messrs Robert Allan and F H. Bruges o nsonting to the lino bd.'ng takou througo their properties A letter from Mr McOlimont with regard t > the tramwiy, was referred to hi oonnniitee which had previously been appointed. hoiidats It nraa reßolvod that the CJerk'n office be cloßod from Thursday, April 7, to Tuoaday, April 12. DOGS. It was resolved to inßtruct the police to prooeed against the owners of unregistered dogs. WAKAKpi ROAD DISTRICT. The Engineer was insttuoted to attend to culverts. CLOSING ROAD. Mesars Coster, Loadle/, and Jackson were ro-appointod a Committee to oon» alder the question of the ro»d m \h<\ Raogitata distrlot, petitions for and against the closing of wh'.oh were reoelved by the Council. The Council then adjourned.

SPECIAL MEETING.

SPKCIAL OKDEBB,.

A spooial order increasing the number of Councillors to nioe, and prescribing that two Councillors Bhould be henceforth elected by the Mount Hutc Itfdlng and two by the newly constituted Aahbucton Ricliag was ad< pted. A special order in connection with the Mount £omera Tramway and iu aooord ance with the terms of tho Government Loans to Looal Bodies Act was adopted It was resolved that a special meeting Bhould bo held after the next ordinary meoiing for the purpose of confirming the before mentioned special orders. The Council than adjourned.

MR IVESS AT RAKAIA.

-Last evening M r J. Ivesj, M H.R. fo* tho Waka:-ut diVrlct, addressed a meet ing of elector* m the Town Hall, Sctth Rakaia. There wos a very good attend* anco, and Me E. S. Coster occupied the chair. — Mr John Holmes, M.H.R., was also on tho platform. Mr Ivtaa was received with applause and likened to throughout with attention. The address waa a similar one to that given m Ashburtoij, a report of whioh hat already appeared m our columns. The meeting was a most orderly one through' out. The reply to questions, Mr Tress said he was unaware that any member of the House had miaoooduoted himself at Belt* amys, and he thought Mr Scotland's re marks were uncalled for. — He was m favor of leaving tbe question of holding irique ta in the hands of the pollot and tho J .micas, and he was m favor of doing away with Coroner's juries.- — The MagU trateß reoelv«a good salaries, and should not be paid for holding inquest!.— He was m favor of tbe holder of an acre section being allowed to take ap larger ' holdings under the leasing system.— H« wa.s m favor of Goverumoat giving loans for Irrigation purposes — He did not think mbnuera of tbe Houoo abuaed the privileges of holding a free railway pass. On the m tion of Mr Hardy, seconded by Mr J. Holmes, a vote of thanks and oonhdunoj was passed to Mr Ivess. A vote of thanks to the oh&ir ermiaated the proceeedinga.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Aprill, •> The Bnhooner Buster, from th« Islaudi, .; to-day brought two ehipwrecked aailori . belonging to tbe Swediih brlgantine Danse, wicked on the Mtarbuolc l«land*£ but no lives were lost. .r^fefiijf' Missrs Mone Bros, have reoelvW^r cablegram from Captain Savoy, of the Auck'and schooner Energy, ttntiog that the vessel was totally wrecked near the Clarence river. No live* were loat. The Knergy left Melbourne for the Olarono* Jn bulast. to load piles and brick* for Melbourne. Wkllinoion, April 1. It has b^cn decided to bold an Army andNttvy Pensioners' dinner next Queen's Birthday Hie Agricultural and Pastoral Awocia tlon haß resolved to rcqust the leading Associations In the colony to consider the question of removing tha restriction on the importation of atoofc and to addreßß the Government on. fcht subj'3Oh. "" .' : ■■'• ■•* fair J. Yogel to-day received informa tion from the Secretary to the Treasury Department that the Ouatoma revenue for the financial year ended yesterday ii £120,800 under the es'imate, and the beet duty £1500 under tbe estimate. Mr Fraeer, a candldato for Te *ro>. received a vote of confidence from a meeting; of about 400 persons to-night He averred himself a supporter of the Government generally, and a freetrader, bat not, as he put it, "bald-headed." Ghbymouth, April I. In Hungerford and Mack ay 'b quarry on the north bank of the river at oobden, a blast dlßoloaed a large portion of a skele ton, apparently of the Saurian family. There are seven jointa of the vertebra and a number of ribs. Another portion of the name atone wai thrown over the tiphead before being noticed, but this will be recovered. The stone is several hundred weight, about 4ft by 2ft. It has been given to the School of Minan. The speci men underlies a mountain of hydranlio limestone, and appears to be thai of eomo kind of reptile. Ohristchuboh, April 1. The Executive Committee for the Jubilee Celebration has deotded to reoont* mend the erection of a status, any balance remaining after paying for it to be devoted to the Imperial Institute. Thia decision hna to be confirmed by ,the general oommittee.

OIM4ETT, April- L The boy Webatar, who was iojared by the horßo Ootntt bolting and falling, ii still unconaoloua. Ho is suffering from compreß*iim of the brain.

A banquHt was given to-Di/ht, m the Voluuteer Hall, m honor of Gunner M'Oorkiudalo, winner of the Carbine BbU. There waa a larga number preaeot, and the »fliir was a gre«t aucceas. There were Boeecbes, toasts, <^0., both civilians and Yoluntuora doing honor to tha ocoaaion.

Dvamiß April 1. Iv Obatnbers to-d»y a motion wai ofc. talned to at*y proceedings In the oase m whtoh M'Kei zia obtained dauagsi for breach <>f warranty iv regnrd to turnip Bood, acme of wlrch turned out to be rape seed.

mv ,> -, I » v «WA»»ltt > Ap||| t. Th 3 Kasident >j«»gt«tr.»t« today gave judgment for defendants i«- the notion to rooover .daojag s for aelliag a farmer Yorkahire fog for oockafoot seed, on the ground that uo ooneaot or agreement wi* uaaie botween the parties 'o supply o ok«> fnot From the plaintiffs caat>, it mu«t have beaa a sale by dencriptiou without warranty.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

|»f£OIAL TO I'BESS ASSOCIATION ,J

RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

London, March 20. M. de Giers is vainly trying to pre vent the expression ot hostility to Germany by the " Moscow "Gazette," m which M. Katkoff continues to ful minate against that country.

AUSTRIA AND ROUMANIA.

London, March 31, Austria has declined to guarantee Roumania against the violation of her territory by Russia.

BULGARIAN REFUGEES.

The Bulgarian refugees at Reni add Odessa threaten to make a descent on Varna and Bourghas, where the fidelity of the minor officers of the Natiowrt troops is suspected.

FINANCIAL CRISIS IN BULGARIA.

Bulgaria is rapidly getting into a critical condition. Business is at a complete standstill, and affairs are un settled. Unless the existing difficulty is soon solved, there will be no alterna tive between submitting to Russia and facing financial ruin.

THE ASHBUBTON GPABDIAN, SATUBPAY; APBIL 2, 1887



Hollowat's Pills and Ointment. — Soldiers and Sailors.— These well-known and easily uaod romedies are especially serviceable and convenient for those who, like soldiers and Bailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and the hardships inseparable from their calling. Many of the diseases engen- dered in the system from these and other un- toward causes can be checked and controlled byattention at their onset, and in Hollow<iy'a remedies will ba found a ready means of ve lief, without hindrance 'from duty. Many a mania invalided and rendered more or less a burden to himself and friends from neglecting the early symptoms of his complaint, which calamity might be averted by timely resort to UBQ o the HoUoway'e JPijis aud Qiatm.enj,



SANDER and SONS 1 EUCALYPTI EX. TRACT.— Oure of Skin Diseases. Invercar- gill, N.Z., 3rd of July, 1880. Messrs Sander and Sons, Sandhurst :— Gentlemen,— Having; suffered from eczema (a skin disease which is very prevalent m this colony) for about nine years, I had consulted numerous medical men here and m Australia, and had taken arsenic, strychnine, iodide of potassium, etc., internally, and had used preparations of zinc and lead externally. In faot, I had tried all tho remedies known to the faculty. and what between travelling, doctors' and druggists' bills, had spent a small fortune, almost, if not wholly, without results, except to injure my constitution. During a reoent visit to Hokitika I was recommended to try your Extraot Eucalyptus Globulus by % brother who had experienced great benefit from it m alleviating a very sevore oold, and no less to my surprise than satisfaction, I found the disease whioh troubled rat so lose was oonquered, and the skin returned its normal condition. This was efldoted by the external use of less than two two-ounce aottles. You can make any use yon pleats of this letter, and I subscribe myself,— Yours etc. Signed John H. Kerr, Manager Union Qftnk Australia, Lifflited.^(AdTt.



Wanted. ' W ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEECB, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premise} m i Cauicrou street, next Post Office. „ ' W'AJNTitD TO SELL— A good mi eh cow. also hono, trao aud hirneßS. Apply to C, LtSTY, Winter's road, near Fi'c'.oiy. 4* WANTED KNOWN. — The Monster Pumpkin will bo on view m our window thia evening. —H. C. Sbgers, Melford UoUf.e. ITtURNITURE-To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East Btreet, Ashburton, is now Belling Furniture of all kiudß cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 ss. Every other article c-quully cheap. All now furniture at Bccomi-hand price. 804 MONSTER PUMPKIN PRIZES.-155 Prizes to be given to the 155 nearest Guesreß of tho number of matured Seeds m tho Moneter fumpkin now on view m Scaly Bros, window, adjoining our Clothing Shop. — H. C. Seders, Melford House . * CCORDIONS, Coucertinas, Violioa, jCv Cornets, Clariphoneß, Herophonos, Melopbones Wonderful instruments. Child can play them. — H M. Joneb. WANTED a Housemaid. Apply Mrs R. Friedlander, Tancred street, Ashburton. 4 1(3 MONbTER PUMPKIN PRIZES.— First Prize value £3 ; seconu, £2; Hard, £1 10a ; fourth, £1 ; fifth, 15s bd. And lßu otherd from 2b to 12a 6d. Dress- making on tho premises. — Ji. C. Segkrs, Molf ord House. WAITED known— l have juat opened cp a useful aseortment of house- hold Crookery, Ironmongery aud Brush- ware.— James MoUke^ou, Gro°er, Etc., Tanored street, opposite Arcade. TIiTONSTER PUMPKIN PRIZES. Every jll Purchaser to the value of 6s will be entitled to Une (iuees. Purchasers to the value of 20s Four Guesses. Prizes now on view m tho w:cdow.— >H. C. Segkks, Melford House.



CAUTION. IT IlaviDg been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label for their own on an inferior artiole of HERBAL BEER The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Boer at the Reduced Price o! 1* 3d PER DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted. j T, HOULT Moore street, Asbburton 2 146 HOBSE COYE-ES, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND AT TIN WALD. I HAVE determined to give better value m HORSE COVERS than any otber m the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Covers I h»ve also JUST LANDED. » largo Shipment of all kinds of S VDDLERY, prr b.b. Tainui, from the best Enftlish manufacturers which I am prepared to sell at piioeß not to be beateti. I have m Stock every, description of Puddhry to eeleot. from. Onßh Customers liberally dealt with. highest Cash Price for Horse Hair. The old motto— T»s BgBT 18 wjjp "JWA?!**- 3+105



A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse flair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Bead and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair It cures »ny Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None gonuino without the trnde mark and signature— JOHN HICKMAN To bo obtained at all Chemists. ■pBOTECTION AND PROFP Two Thi.vgb most"] l«r. The certainty of Protection to a mun's desirable m Life family m case of his cut ly death ; and Insurance are— f j 2nd. The certainty of I Profit to himself if he J lives to old age. These nre combined m the Tontine and Five Yoar Dividend Policies of the NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Lifo Insurance Agents and others aro invited to nppty for detailed explanations of these Plans, COMPANY PURELY MUTUAL. Cash Assets, Fourteen Millions. Surplus over all Liabilities, according to Government Standard, Three Millions- Annual Income, nearly Four Millions. L. V. DE<BOROUGH, DiSTßior Agent for Canterbury. Inglis' Buildings; Christchurch. H. ZANDER & CO.. j LOQiL AQBW3, A&HBUin'ON,



■ :';. Business jNOtices. | Victoria House, IN Confluence of Requiste Alto-ationa to Premises, which will afford greater f-oilit' s for conduct! g oar rapidly increasing business,' it has been found accessary to Greatly Reduce our btock within <he next few weeks. i argo nnd liberal ♦< eductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware <-» if t Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to enable the Oift D stribution to be satisfactorily oloßed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL; PRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ac, East and Tanored streets, Ashburton. ALBEET EOBEETS 18 A OABH PUROHAbER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Ten. Has ior Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BAKLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all sices). SBED WHEAT, OAIS, BARLEY, CLOVERS, COCKSFOOT, JiIIGBA RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be the best m the maeket. DIPFINgTsBASOiC 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. ri'^BESE DIPS used together m equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction las! I Season, as Is evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can bo seen at the Agents. The Glycerins Dip is the best ever Introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip is the moB f durable m the Wool, and will keep cheep clean longer than any other yet known The two D'pa used together make a perfect Dp, tnd keec any ordtrary flock of cheep clean the whole season They combine highly nutritious «nd Btimulatujg properties, as well as la-ting qualities. They nr«> certain killers of Ticks, their eggs ; L?ce, their ova ; and all paraaltef infefting the skins of c hetp. For v«:ry loui«y and filthy 'ongwool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom mended, being the moat lbsMnn m its effects. Testimonials prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have com* m nt shearing with i-erfectlv clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin an> parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft a»d beautifully glossy. PRTOB— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10a 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 SIZEr CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAfe. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Linos. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Promises. flattens and Canvas kept m etock, 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 ob Teeegbam Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBDRTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Gbeen Lane, Hampstead 145 MBB MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Sadnders' Buildings, East street. T7IASOY STATIONERY, Toys, and |jj Christmas Presents m variety. "-'•-Christmas Cards, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &c, &c. 9624 CAUTION TO POiCHERS. . IN consequence of so much Ponching of Trout from tho Lagmhor Creoks I hereby give notice that anyono found so- doing will be prosecuted ; and further, tha a reward or £20 will be paid to any person who will give each information as .shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD MoLEAN, 11*36 Lagmhor: mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND _1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and telieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la lsd and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medlcirre Vendorti. I repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.



TRY KIRKPATKICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T^IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\. JAM is made fiom NRLSON GUi'WN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered It thus retuns most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market, Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrlck's New Season on is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stnmped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark u Lord Nelson', on the label. S, Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTTFACTTJEEBS, PEI3OK N.Z, X 2