RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbmnb AtmiVE it Abhbxjbxon— From Christ hurch and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), ,55 % p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 0.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 6.27 m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10<6" .m Tbainb Leavi ABHBURTON — For Christ obnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 6.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and OUth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.6 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

JSUlls oloso at the Ashburton Post Office follows :— For Ohristohnroh and North at 6 am 0.30 a.m., and 5 p. m., daily. For Oherteey Rakala, &b., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tlnwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstxeam, Rnngitata, Orari, Winchester, tnd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. * ForTemuka, at 10 viu. and .30 p. m «Tor Timara and South,! at 10 a.m., and gV p.m., dally Fox Gieeiißtreet and Aahbnrton Forkß, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 a. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Scan eld, al Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and • turdays, at 6.30 a. m. For alount Somers, daily at p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, o Mon toys and Thursdays at 430 ptm. For A»hton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flomlngton, on Mondays, Wednes ■ten, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m, For Newlanda, on Tneadaya and Fri at 10.30 a.m. ytmM* arrive ftt the Aahburton Post jfrom Ohrlstchurch and Bakaia at 10.15 . bl, 4.86 p.m., and 7,20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10. 15 t and ,85 p.m. cuily. From D medin *ad Intermediate places 5.8^ n»m daiJy. >?rout Temuka an Timara at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Qreenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4.45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Saturdays, at sp. ro. T'CnA Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 m. From Mayfield and Buapuna, on Wed jMdayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From A»hton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a. m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 pm. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than* ys, and Saturdays, at 10a.m. I

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1887. THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE AT FIRES.

A few days ago we reprinted from a Wellington newspaper a paragraph relating to a resolution passed at a Fire Brigade Conference m Dunedin to the effect that at future fire brigade competitions prizes and certificates should be awarded for the best exhibits of litcjrsaving apparatus. This resolu tion opens up a matter of very con siderable practical importance. We have several excellent fire brigades m the colony ; and a much larger number where considerable zeal at fires is displayed, but unfortunately the real too often vanishes m vain efforts for want of proper training. The weak spot, however, m all our brigades, is the absence of sufficient provision and organization for the saving of human life at fires. Virtually, the training which the men undergo has for its end the suppression of fires and the saving of property from conflagration j while apparatus for the preservation of human life is mostly conspicuous by its absence from the plant of the brigade. Now m England and other countries where fire brigade organization has been brought to a high pitch of perfection, a fire escape ladder and other life-saving plant is found m connection with every brigade. Possibly, the common lack of such appliances m the New Zealand brigades is owing to the fact that most of the buildings even m the large towns are but one or two stories m height, and it would therefore seem, at first sight, easy enough for the inmates of a burning building to escape unaided. It is, nevertheless, a lamentable fact that every year produces a long record of pei sons who have lost their lives at fires, through being unable to escape from the flames m time. It seems to us that the first and loremost duty of a fire brigade is to save human lives which may be m peril ; its second, to suppress the fire as quickly as possible, The preservation of moveable property, which can usually be replaced, is a matter of minor importance. It is sad to think how many human lives have been lost at fireß m this colony m the [effort to save goods which could be bought at any shop. At the great fire which took place at Dunedin some J months ago when the Woodware Com pany's factory was burnt down, two or three men met their death under the most distressing circumstances, because one of them was foolish enough to rush into the burning building with the object of dragging out a bundle of spades, or something of that kind. One cannot help admiring and paying a proper tribute to courage even when it is unwisely directed, but we think that public opinion should discountenance this useless risk of human life, merely for the purpose of saving ordinary property. If a man loses his own life m trying to save a fellow-creature's, he dies the death of a hero ; but if he recklessly throws it away m trying to preserve from destruction a few pounds worth of merchandise, one can only grieve that he should have fallen a sacrifice to his own folly.

It is intended that the procession contem plated to be held here, on tho occasion of the local celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, shall be a big affair. The Volunteer Corps, Fire Brigades, Friendly Booietios, the differ enfc trades, and tho county Bohoolohildron have all been invited to .take part. Some misapprehension appears to exist as to the arrangement with regard to tho trades, but it was pointed out at the meeting last night that what was desired was some distinctive feature of each trade. It would not bo in cumbent on the follower of any particular handicraft to take his place with his fellow workmen; if he belonged to a Volunteer Corps, Fire Brigade, or Friendly Society, he would be at liberty to join m with them. Thore is an intention of having the agricul tural interest largely represented m the pro cession. At a Committee meeting held last night, when the details of the affair were being talked over, a member suggested that fraction enginea should take part. The idea, which ai any vate was deoidedJj novel, a)

first sight appeared ludicrous, but on con sideration members of the Committee thought it a very good one; and determined that the owners of cot only traotion engines bat also of other agricultural machinery should be asked to take part. This feature of the pro cession would be an illustration of what soienoe has aohieved m the domain of agri- I cnltnre during the last fifty years. The pro cession, it is contemplated, will take place m the early part of the day, prior to the fes tivities and sports to be held at tho Aihburton Saleyards grounds. For the evening a toroh light procession, with a display of fireworks, is projected, and a bonfire is talked of.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The residents of Mount Somera will, on Tuesday next, have an opportunity of witness ing the Rosella Broß'. Snrprise Party, an exoel lont variety entertainment. The Eosdlld Bros, have, m addition to their own well known Surprise Party, engaged the services of Mr M. Ryan, the champion ameteur dancer I of South Canterbury, and Mr 0. Harrington, oomique, from the principal Musio Halls, London, to assist. This entertainment is the first of its kind that has ever visited Mount Somera, and we hope to see the promoters enterprise rewarded with a bumper house. A ball will [be held after the performance, for which a fall string bandanas been engaged. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Board was held at the County Council Chambers yesterday. Pre sent—Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman), D. McLean, and the Mayor. An apology for non-attendance was received from Mr A. Harrison. Mr Peter Cameron, wrote enolosing £1 as a donation to the Hospital, and intimat ing his intention of giving £1 per annum as long as he lived, m consideration of the kind ness and benefit he received at the Hospital daring his illness. Mr Cameron was thanked for his donation. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr MoLean, that £10 be spent for the fever Awards, the Mayor and Mr Harrison to arrange. The usual monthly acoounts were parsed for payment. It was resolve^ that applications be invited from persons willing to undertake the task of collecting outstanding fees, and the Mayor was autho rised to accept a tender. The Committee then adjourned, Messrs Friedlander ßros.beg to annonnoe that Mr Dudley's furniture will be open for inspection at their East street Auction Boom this evening for two hours, from Beven o'clock, j The sale takes place on Thursday, 9th inst., at twelve o'clock. Our looal athletes and others interested m the manly sport of football are requested to notice an advertisement re meeting to-night at the Commercial Hotel, called on purpose of starting a club for the soaaon. Under the heading of " valediotory" the "Lyttelton Times" has the following:— A sale of the stock and furniture of the Pier Hotel, Kaiapoi, was held on Wednesday, on the occasion of the lessee, Mr W. Pattman, leaving for Ashburton. The well-known hostelry was, on the occasion, visited by numbers "of northern residents, attraoted by the opportunity of Baying farewell to the genitJ host and hostefca. For. many years past ttie hotel has been noted for the good oheer of all sorts provided, and the losa of the popular landlord and landlady will be sensibly felt. Mr and Mrs Pattman leave Kaiapoi with the hearty good wishes of a large circle of friends, who will be only too glad to hear of their oontinued prospcr&rt at Ashburton, where Mr Pattman haß takerAlhe Somersot Hotel. The ordinary meeting of the Hampstead School t Committee was held m the schoolroom last evening. Present. — Messrs F. T. Mayo (Chairman), Fawcott, Lamb, Baker, G. W. Andrews, Hunt, and A. Orr. Correspondence was read. — From the Board of Education re scientific apparatus. The Master's report was read and adopted. The Visiting Committee reported (bat they had effected various repairs, etc It was resolved that the Chairman test the feeling of the Netherby people as regards thoir district being joined to the Hampstead school district. It was resolved that Messrs Mayo (Chairman) Fawcett and Lamb be a Committee to en deavor to obtain a piece of ground for the use of tho eohool. It was deoided to publish the Inspector's report. The Seoretary was instructed to sign cheques m conjunction with the Chairman and Mr Andrews. On the motion of Mr Hunt, seoonded by Mr Andrews, it was resolved that mid-winter holidays take place from 17th to 28th Juno. The tender of H. Dallby was accepted for the removal of night soil. Several small accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. At a meeting of householders held at the Longbeaoh Sohoolroom, on Thursday, the following were elected as Sohool Committee for the ensuing year : — Messrs A. Dawson, W. Houston, W. M. Moses, C. Shott, T. Timms, Q. Donaldson, and M. Moriarty. Mr A. Dawson was unanimously elected Chairman of the new Committee. Mr M. Moriarty was appointed Seoretary. After transacting some routine, a vote of thanks to tho Chairman brought the meeting to a olose. We are glad to notice that at tho sale of the late Mr E. Wilkin's pedigree : trotting stock, held at Holmwood, near Obristohuroh, by Mr Tabart on Friday, one of the best trotting stallions was scoured for this district, viz., Blaokwood Abdallah, a dapple brown horse, 9 years of age, bred m Kentuoky and specially imported by the late Mr John Carter (one of our best judges) for Mr R. Wilkin. The purchaser, we note, is Mr M. Friedlander. We understand Mr Grigg scoured some mares at the same sale. Sir Charles Mills lately gave m London an interesting instance of the huge profits reaped by the middlemen upon even bo email an article of commerce as fruit. Ho said that m the early part of last summer he received a number of bunohes of grapes from the Cape. He picked out two of the finest bunohes, and took them to a large co-operative Btore, and asked what they would be prepared to pay for grapes of that quality. The answer was from 63 to 8b per pound. He then took the grapes to a large firm of wholesale fruit merchants — of middlemen— and put the same question. He was told that the prioe for them m the wholesale market would be from 3d to Is per pound. It would appear that what the middle man buys for 9d or Is he sells for six or seven times that amount. Certainly the Moßt Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EU CALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc, ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give tho moßt gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— •' 21th April, 1885. — Messrs Sander and Song,— lt is with tho greatest of pleasure that I tostify to the excollenco of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had infiam i mation on the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was at tended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenous efforts to save my leg, but without succosb. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Ex tract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extraot every four hours for nine or ten dftys I was out of all danger. I would per subdo all who may be affected with any suoh disease to give the Eucalypti Extract 4 trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medioines. — Yours, etc., E. J. Curnow, Wattle street, Sandhurst."— (Ad.vt,

We hear people repeatedly asking for Mount Somers coal, and as there has latterly ap peared some difficulty m obtaining the artiole, we have made some enquiries as to the present -position of affairs. It appears that a heavy slip some time ago blooked up the pit and as only one drive has yet been started, of course, only a limited number of men can be employed. Mr E. F. Wright, the pro prietor of the pit, however, is confident that m a very short spaoe of time ho will have several more drives and, of oourse, the output will then be very largely inoreased. Another difficulty he has to contend with is m the matter of obtaining teams. These, it appears, are very hard £to obtain and though Mr Wright lias endeavored to seoure the services of a traotionjengine, owners are rather chary of taking the work m consequence of the near completion of the roads tramway, the at' this season of ihebeing m such a heavy (state, but m fine weather there would be no difficulty m getting engines on. He expects, how. ever, that he .will m a few days seoure one of these engines, and then the coal oan be got away from the pit m suoh quantities that in tending purchasers will be put to no delay m the fulfilment of their orders. A meeting of the combined Committee of the Ashburton Rifles and Ashburton Guards Volunteers for the purpose of arranging a grand military and fanoy dress ball to celebrate the jubilee of the Queen's reign, was held m the Drillshed on Friday evening, June 3rd, at 8 p.m. Present: Capt. Dolman (ohairman), Capt, Sparrow, Lieuts. Muller, Cookburn, J. Fooka, Sergt-Major Scott (0.V.0.), Color.Sergts McDonald and Keir, Privates Curtis, Hepburn, and Hicks. Lieut* Muller was appointed as secretary to the Committoe. — It was decided on the motion of Sergt-Major Scott to hold the ball on Friday, tho 24th, m the Oddfellows' Hall, Sergt-Major Scott proposed, and Private Hepburn seconded, " That the prioe of tickets be as follows : Double, 10a ; single, 7s 6d ; ladies, 2s Gd." Several amendments were moved, but on being put to the meeting the motion was carried. Various sub oommittees were elected to attend to printing, decorating, music, etc — It was also resolved to endeavor to obtain a marquee to be ereoted for a supper room adjoining the fire esoape.— The Beoretary was instructed to advertise for tenders for catering, etc — A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the 1 meeting. Wells' Hair Bal/Sma.— lf gray, restores 8 1 original color. An elegant dressing, soften > end beautifies. No oil nor grease. A tonio , rectorative. Stops hair coming out ; strengthens, cleanses, heals scalp. Quick, complete cure, al I annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diaea [ ses. At chemists and druggists. Kemp ; thorne, osser and Co., Agents, Christohuroia

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAIS.

Ca-.ualt'es. JSapibr, Jone 4. Margaret Ntcolln. a married worn m was landed from the Wairoa last night and convoyed to the hospital by a cab. On alighting Bho fell cleud. the hid been Buffering from rheumatism and had been without medicil attendance. Thoß. Powdrell, an old eottler, of 27 years standing, diod yesterday uged 81. A Maori while drunk yoatardny was thrown from a horse and in=txntly killed. Ped?fctriani3m. CiißisTOHUucn, Jane 4. Captain Cotton v fcjcott, a 24 hours walk, commenced last nigfit, at the Tuam Street Hall, Cotton receiving ton miles start. At 1 p.m. Cotton bud covorad 79 miles 16 lap* including allowance and Scott 75 miles 12 laps. » Burned to death. Timaru, June 4. Rear Walmate yesterday Julia Corcoran, aged 87, was accidentally burned to death. Dismissed. Dunbdin", Juuo 4. The City Council by 6 to 5 dismissed the charges preferred against the gas engl noor as frivolous. It was decided to inti mate to Messrs Taylor, Graham, Griffin and Whittlogton, that m the event of any farther disagreement iho Council will dis pense with the services of the whole or any of them. Refused. Theßavenabourne Licensing Committee have refus3d to renew the license of the only public house m Ravensbourne. The Colony's Position. At a meeting held at Caversham last night to disoits3 the present financial posi tion of the colony three resolutions were < adoptod unanimously. The iirst stated that owing to the financial condition of the colony, tha meeting was of opinion that In order to remedy the depression immediate) steps Bhould be taken to initi ate a more simple form of Government whlc'a Bhoald embrace a graduated in come tax, give judioioua encouragement to local industries as the baßla.of a true fiscal polioy, The Becond was that a direct re presentative of labor should be returned from a constituency so that the necessities of the people might bo promptly dealt with.

THE SLAVE TEAM IN THE RED SEA.

A court-martial has condemned tho slave dhows captured by Her Majesty's gun boat Albacore and sloop Dolphin, adjudg ing tho vessels as prizes to the captors and sentencing the crewa to severe punishments all tho men, without exception, being flogged. The severity of the sentence will, it is believed, have a deterrent effect. Many arrests have been made of suspected accomplices, pending the report of the court of inquiry. Tho Albacore with the prizes sailed for Aden, Captain tho Hon. iledworth Lambton, senior naval, officer, preferring to liberate slaves at a regular British station, since he apprehends dangor for them here, owing to the closo oom raunication with Jeddah, where the slavo trade flourishes with impunity, notwith standing the efforts made by Kitchener Push a for its suppression, and tho stringent precautions adopted by him m granting passages to Jeddah.

THE CODLIN MOTH TRAP.

_* L— , Mr H, 0. Field, of Wanganui, has for warded to Mr T. F, Oheesoman, of the Auckland Museum, some flowers of a plant called Pnssiantbus, which has lately been recommended for planting m apple orchards to check the increase of the codlin moth. The plant is a twiner, and blooms through the whole of the summer and autumn. The flow era are whitish, rather handsome*, and very sweet-scented, pro ducing abundance of honey, and are thus very attruotive to moths of all kinca. In order to reach the honey the proboscis of the moth hat to be passed through a narrow cieft, which m bo Bhaped that, although the proboecla oan bo inserted readily enough, it is by no means an easy matter for the. m->lh to withdraw it. Aa a matter of fact, great numbers of moths ate unable to remove the proboscis, and are held prisonors at tho entrance of the fljwec until they die. It has thus been suggested that, if plautß of the Phyaianthua wero trained up tl.e trunks of tho apple tree?, nufub«>ru of the ocdlin moth would j be captured and killed. Th*. plant is a! native of Honth Amr-rioa, but was intro- ' duoed Into Wanganui, by w*yof the Cape of Good Hope, by Major Lockett. If, has done^yell there, urni it U Bfcated Ihajj during the whole o! tho past f ummer the fhwera were loaded wl'h doid rnothr. The flowers sent by Mr Held to Mr Cheeseman all contain dead moths, atd may be inspected at the -, Museum on application to Mr Qiecse&au.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Feiday, Jane 3. The Oounoil met at 2 30 p.m. STATH EDUCATION. On the motion of Mr Holmes to print a return of the expenditure on education for tbe last year, a debate took place on the whole education system, whioh was kept up till 4 o'clock, when the motion was carried. REKIES/CNTATION BILL. A message was received from the Governor returning the Representation Bill with amendments, restricting the time allowed to the Commissioners to one month instead of three, and with holding •he operation of the Maokenale clause (appeal) until after the first report of tbe Commissioners. Tbe Colonial Secretary moved the suspension of the Standing Orders, and the Bill as amended was passed without disouesion.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. HEW MEMBER. Mr Blake, the new member for Avon took his seat, THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE Mpjor Atkinson resumed the debate on the motion "That this Houae concur In the message of his Excellency, and is of opinion that the Representation Bill should be amended." He said he had had great hopeß yesterday that an agree* ment, which would be satisfactory to both sides, (would be arrived at on the question. The difference between the Government at>d the Opposition at pro- Bent, however, was very amill, merely that of fixing a date for the House meet ing, namely, Ist September. He found there was a very general desire all over the House that the next Parliament should meet on that date. He would therefore more as an amendment; — " That a respectful address be presented to Bis Excellency the Governor, informing him that this House thanks His Excellenoy for his message, and concurs with his opinion that the Representation Bill should be amended so as to shorten the time for holding the eleotion ; but this House is of opinion that steps should be taken to enable Parliament to meet not later than the Ist September." The Premier would be a.ble to aooept fhs de cision of the majority of the House on the matter. He (Ma jot Atkinson) might say that he had gone very oarafully into the whole question, and he also had the opinion of gentlemen who were experi enced m the cocduot of elections, and the result of their enquiries was that the new House could meat on the 16th August. The whole of the writs could be issued by telegraph. He hoped the Premier would see his way to accept his amendment. The Premier said he was exceedingly anxious that the House should meet as soon as possible, but he could not acoept the latter part of Major Atkinson's amendment. He agreed with the first portion of the amendment, but would move that the words "not later than Ist September " be struck out, m order to in sert the words '' under the new Repre sentation Bill at the earliest possible moment." He found that Major Atkin son's amendment left it open to hold the elections under the old Act, and he (the Premier) inserted his amendment to pro vide that the new Bill should be used. He olso had made a calculation; and thought it was not possible for Parlia ment to meet on the Ist September. Ho undertook to cay that the House Bhonld meet at the earliest possible date. If Major Atkinson's amendment were amended as he suggested he would accept it, <uid be abkod tho Houso if it wbb not a fair thing t^ contend for. He depre cated any patty bias being Introduced into tho nutter. Mr Samuel hoped Major Atkinson would see his way to accept tho Premier's sug gestion as it was fair and reasonable. Sir Julius Yogel onid the elections could not possibly take phce by the time asked for, and it was childish to send up another mofißago of the kind euggosted to His Excellenoy. He asserted positively that the now elections could not take place by the lit Septembor. He believed there was a Btrong party m the House which did not want the Bill at all, but had not the oourage to express their opinion on the matter. Mr Robs Bald that after the Premier's assurance that the House would be called together as soon as possiblo, he could not support Major Atkinson's amendment. Major Atkineon said that after tho dear pledge given to tho Houso by the Premier that the Houso would be called together at the earliest possible date, ho was pre pared to accept that aesurancc, and would agree to the Premier's suggestion. The Premier's amendmont was then put and carried. Tho words " not later than lab September" were struck out, and " under the new Representation Bill at the earliest possible date" were in serted. Mojor Atkinson's amendment was then carried m its amended form on the voioe*. SUPPLY. Tho Houso went (Into Oomnittee of Supply, and supplies to the extent of £28*000, on account of the Consolidated Fund and £'285,000 on account of the Publio Works Fund to 20th September, were agreed to. PUBLIC REVENUES BILL. The Publio Revenues Bill was read a second time and committed. On Olauae 4— Appropriation on behalf of Public Works Fund— Mr Rlohardeon s<id that the abstract of expenditure for Public Works W, year was £1,161,000 whioh left £468,000 of the vote unex pended. Parliament 'having seen fit to divide the expenditure into three classoa under loan, Government oould not take this balance and apply it to different loan votes, but had to aak for money for each of the works standing over from last year, otherwise the £463,000 would have been spent. He prooeeded to make hia State ment. Progress was reported to enable ihe Statement to be printed. BILL 3 PASSED. The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, and the Local Bodies Loans Act Amendment Bill were read a third time and paused, DISCHARGED. Several Bills were discharged from tho Ordar Paper. THE REPRESENTATION COMMISSION, Colonel Haultain, Dr Hlslop and Mr E, Dobson, M.1.0,E., were appointed as members of the Representation Commis sion. THE MIDLAND RAILWAY. Mr G. F, Richardson a<ked for some information regarding the. Midland Rail way. Sir Julius Yogel said that the Govern ment did not feel justified m revealing all that was being done. Temporary con- Iracta had been made, and the Ageat- Genoral was now ondoavouring to get the Company to asaont to an entirely fresh contract. Mr Pic^ardson oaid that nothing had been eaid to throw Heht on the withdrawal of 780.C0D acres of alluvial land from the reserves set apart for the company. Mr Rolleston warned the Canterbury members that they bad better look out for this contraot or they would find them salves m a very fiokward position; Mr Fyke said that the real faot was that the contractors were carrying on under Government guarantee Why wa* tho Order revoking the withdrawals never gazetted ? They had heard it was signed on March 11 tb and h»d been |>!g«oo -holed through the error of the clew.

The Premier said it had been published In "Gazette" No. 34. Mr Pylce retorted that then the Premier had a private copy of hit own. The Premier explained that the pro clamation was originally issued at the sag gestlon of the Obief Surveyor of Weitland the land being net apart for mining re* »ervationo, but the Government after trar da oon»idered that they had no right to do it m that form, and It was rescinded after warda. Though the act of gazetting it was overlooked it was published yesterday. The Company knew nothing about It for two months, and therefore it could not have affected them m any way. * : Mr G. F. Richardson said that the old oontraot had expired la January : had it been renewed? He defied the Govern mantto show any offioial record of any oontraot being m existence at tbii moment, Mr Ormond asked if there wai any foundation for the (statement that Govern* ment had guaranteed too oontraots now going on, and whether the withdrawal of the land now rescinded had m any way prejudiced the oolouy, Tbe Premier replied that the oredlt of the oolooy wai not injured or pledged In anyway. Mr O'Callaghah aooused Mr Rolloston of being bitterly opposed to the railway, Mr Rolleston replied that he wai not opposed to It, bat had orltloised and still olaimed the right to oritloise the form In whtoh the oontraot had been drawn. He also replied warmly to personal attacks on him m the ooaise of debate, m whioh Mr Ivess, Mr Fish, Mr Reese, the Premier. Mr G. F. Rlnh.atdson, Mr. Pyke and others had joined. • •• In answer to Mr Wakefield, the Premier said that the present work* had been let by the London Company under the original oontraot and Government war* m no way responsible, and had not given any guarantee of any kind, Mr WakeSeld said this wai what had been puzzling everyone, and the answer now given was very satisfactory. BALB OF DEBENTURES. Mr Peaoook referred to the reported talo of a million debentures at Home privately, by whioh the success of the last loan had been injured. Sir Julius Yogel lafd ft referred to in soribed stock created to pay off the 4k per cent five-thirties. There was a balance of a little over a million whioh had to be paid off, and Imorlbed stock wai Bold at 07J for the purpose. MIDLAND RAILWAY WORKB. ' The Minister for Public Works read a detailed statement of the position of tbt work on the Midland Railway at pre sent. STOCK CONFEUBNOJS, In reply to Mr Seddon, the Premier said that the expense of the delegatei to the Stook Oonferenoe at Sydnoy wai £300, not £3000 .as stited In tome qaarters. The actual sum received by the commissioners was £53 for all ex penses Inourred. Mr Lanoe gave particulars of th<j labors of the Oonferenoe. VILLAGE BKTTLI3IBKT, On the vote for roads, the Village i Settlements question was brought under discussion. Mr Ballanoo sild that £8000 had been spent, and liabilities of £30,000 incurred. Id reply to Major Atkinson he said the work was still going en ai fast as was i convenient; and Government Intended to continue It. ••••-. i Major Atkinson and others objected to i Government incurring fresh liabilities without a vote o» without any statement on the subject. Mr Rolleston spoke to the same effect* saying that a question had been specialty asked last sesoion about these settlements, and they wore told that the vote was only talren as an experiment. Mr Ormond said that under the circum stances it could not ba tolerated that the Minister of Lands should goon spending money on the settlements that had not been voted. Sir George Grey attacked the land policy of tha Uovernmeat at length, ac onsiog Ministers of using- It for elec tioneering purposes, Mr fiallauoa defended his administration of tbe lands. Progress was reported at 11.20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT, The Premier moved that the House at its rising adjourn till 2.30 on Monday. The motion was agreed to. THE REPBESENfAIION BILL. The Representation Bill was received from the Oouacll with the amendments embodied m the Governor's message. FOBLIO BEVENUBS BILL. The Public Revenues Bill was again considered m Oommittee. Major Atkinson said he had agreed to the Village Settlement experiment being tried, but he protested against liabilities of £00,000 being incurred on tha strength of a vote of £5000. . Where was tha money to come from ? Mrßallance said that the present vote would be devoted to such 'labilities as would come due, and he had intended to ask for £50,000 this year. Of course if the House chose to say that settlers should not ba placed on the land, they were at liberty to do so. A long debate ensued. At 1.30 progress was reported, and thtt Honae rose. >

THE JUBILEE.

A meeting was held at the Borough Council Chambers, last evening, to arrange prelimi* nariea for a march m procession of the various trades and Friendly Societies, on tba occasion of the local celebration of the Queen'a Jubilee. There wore about two dozen gentlemen present, and the Mayor oo cupied the ohair. The Mayor briefly stated the object of the meeting, and m reply to a question stated that the celebration would ba held here on Monday, June r 20th. A gentle* man present feared that the members of the various trades would be Absorbed by the vol. unteer corps and the Friendly Societies. Tha Mayor pointed out that if there were a few vans, bearing distinctive emblems of the trades, it would not be necessary for all mem* bora of the different crafts to take part as members, m the procession, but it would ba optional for them to march with any Society to which they might boloDg. — Mr Beidpro* posed that a procession of the trades and Friendly Sooieties be held on Monday, Juna 20th. Tho motion was duly seconded. Con. siderable discussion took place, during thi course of which it was stated thai it was the present intention to hold the procession m the daytime, but to have a display of fire* works, entrusted to the Fire Brigade, m tha evening. After further discussion the motion was amended so as to inolude a torchlight procession m the evening, and it was carried unanimously.— At this stage it was an. nounced that the Saleyards Company had granted the use of their ground for tho par pose of holding sports on the occasion of tha Jubilee. — The Mayor suggested as a next step that the various trades should appoint committees to arrange details of the proogg* sion. — Ultimately those present were formed into committees, with power to* add to their number, m accordance with the Mayor's suggestion. — The meeeting then adjourned for a week.

JHE ASBBURTON GUABPIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1887.



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Wanted. WANTED iramsdiately for Dress- making department — Good Skirt aod Body Bauds. None else need opp'y. Andrew Orr. 6 18 YK TANTBD KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnott street to premises m r Cameron street, next Post Office. "TTT ANTED KNOWN— Good Aceorn- VV modaiion for Boarc-ers at Mrs Grant's. Tancred Street, East, near Mr Geo. Jameson's residence.- 6 1 "A \ /"ANTED— Buyers for Aahburton VV Blankets, from 10a Gd, at the Dissolution Bale. Oru and Ai.gokn's. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price during e&le. Orr and Alcorn's. WANTED KNOWN-Another Dr^p^y Sale just started, tho last but least m prices — ti. O. Seqers, Melford House WANTED KNOWN^That R. Lan- caster is a Cash Buyer of Rough Fat and Tallow m large or Bmall quan- tities. ANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o. — H. O. Segers, Melford House. VTT ANTED to clear out—Boys' Tweed VV Suits, from 5s 64. Mens' Suite, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aioorn's^ WANTED known that HAVES & 00. * * have Largo Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. T)IANOS, Organs, Harmoniums, sold m J7 easy monthly payments, extending over one or two yearß Profitable inventmont of time and money. — H. M, JONES^ WANTED known— l have juat opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James MoCregor, Groner, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTEDIhe P~nbllc to look outlor the Ashhnrton Patent Jubiloe Washing Machine, A groat succts3 and no pnff Washing no more trouble. — Samuel Hardley, Inventor, East Street, ABhburton. 4 310 ANTED KNOWN— BeBt quality Plushes 33 lid, Blnck Alpaca 4Jd, Double Width Sheeting O^d, Children's Cashmere and Gotten Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is Gd dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin 1b. — H. C. Seders, Mel- ford House.



Public Notices. TO THE LADIES OF ISBBUUTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and ' MISS fHOLLOYVAY (For a considerable term with Meaeri Hobday and Co., of Christohnroh) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, deolded upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, eta, and witn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders reoeived trill be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be desired. Charges Bpeolally arranged to meet the approval of customers, Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON" & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANCRED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, Ac. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. hates"* go. Having BOUGHT a Largo BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LFSS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. ■ENCOURAGE f OCAL TNDUSTRY Ju Ju 1 AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FBOM THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale, OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 83 6d, now Is Grey Calico, lid White Twill, 2*jsd Blankets, from 2b 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all sizes, 3 dozen for Id Cushmero Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Ooats, from 7s Gd Laco Curtains, Is Boj-b' Cups, 4^d Men's Black Felt Hats were 63 9d, now 2s 3d Heavy Dresß Goods, 5Jd Lot of Wfce Ribbonß, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d "Wool SquarCß, 6d ' Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 2is Gd, now lO3 Gd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfully Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to men+ion m thiß advertise- ment. In addition to the above, H. & Co. will, during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. On'y call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at ! HAVES AND CO. 'S 6+29 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim auperiortty m. the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Bores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sot Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a j century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able uso m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actous remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of oar most eminent physicians as the moat active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In oidcr to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Rue Saint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by alii Chemists m the olonies; SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OP WORTH HOLLOWAY'S FILLS &_OINTIENT. mmS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A JL HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- -1 WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ol these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theit efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, moft certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and kealing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, ford street, London), and are sold by al xndors of Patent Lines throughout Ihi Civilized World. 1 irections for use m almost every language. IS" Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot .and Boxes. If the address au£ tliect arc not on they ate gpvuious



Pnblic Notices K EATING'S POWDER destroy s oth fleas, mcths, bedtles, and all insects, whilst qnite harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, t Is perfectly olean m application, .he article you purchase la KEATING'!- Imitations are noxioos and ineffectual Sold m tint, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by \ ohemlste. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms; VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHRISTCUURCH, And Fbiedlandebs' Buildings, ABHBURTON. WE reieive from London publisbin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direo steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As wo buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our cueton^re, and a libera drscount on parcel^Fand to Library Committees. « H. J. WOOD & 00. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTOHUEOH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT" BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra Buper handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Puss Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any stylo and size made to Older, Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Papers by the case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Cbristchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bule or ream- beet value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchni ruled, and headed " This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Tho Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News, European Mail, Bow Bells, — We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of tho country without delay. H. J. WOOD & CO. Btationers' Hall, 240, High atreet, CHRISTCHURCH, And at Friedlfinders' Buildings, ASHBURTON i TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T/MRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JLV. JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after tbo fruit lias been gatbered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m tho market. Do not bo persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must bo cold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you got it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's NewiSeason am i the best.| * ICAUTION None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Tra«* a Mark "Lord Nelson' on the label. S, Kirkpatrick & Co. MANCTACTUEEES, EIBOK N.Z.



To Meet thi Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INI"ENDS to SKILL FDR-NITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF 1 . Notb the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STEEET SOUTH, ASHBUETOtf. 514



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBDRTON. MRS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hampstead. 145 DREBS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her frends, patronß, aod the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Or Jers m Dresu and' Mantle making. Xaitest Style and Fit Guaranteed, vildress — Burnett Btrect East. 5 G3 MRS MANHIRE, Saunders' Buildings, FANCY GOODS of all . descriptions. Aprcnß, Ladies' and Children's' Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection. . Note the addrees — SAUJS DEES' BUILDINGS, Opposite Kaiiway Station: TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR i rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boya' Clothing loavea nothing to ho desired. Thousands of Men's and Boya Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Troiißero and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garmon warranted shrunk Jvercoate, Waterproof Coats and Leggiwga 11* great variety Hats, comprising every new styl« worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/ vj Men- of- War Suitß Gonthmen'a Hosiery, Scarve& j Oxford Jogatta and White Shirt* Buss, Portmanteaus, and Travelli i !3age Ih© celebrated WERTHEIM S t ,^£NG MACHINE. Time Payment*. S,O CLOT II ING FACTOR 7, TSart Ktbibt Ai Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ACOTIONEEft, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock B li»r t ■*— Honei, Cattle, Pigs, Produce •nd Merchandise, FOR SAL E- Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Fa'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required; and most liberal terms arranged with both 'Buyers and Sellers. Befits collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terras. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at tbo Stores for Stile. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In- > inr»noe Company; Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA^ ALFRED HARRISON,