The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1867. THE KERMADECS.

Letters Patent under the Great Seal having been issued authorising the an nexation of the Kermadec Islands to the Colony of New Zealand, a Bill is now before Parliament declaring these islands an integral part of the colony and subject to its laws. As inquiries are being made m various quarters as to the attractions which the islands may offer as a possible field for settlement, it may be as well to inform our readers as to what is known with regard to them. This group of islands, then, is situated m the South Pacific Ocean, between the parallels of 29 deg. and 32 deg. S latitude, and the meridiau of 177 deg. and 180 deg. W. longitude Most of them are mere rocky islets, the only one containing anyconsiderable area of land being that known as Sun day Island. This is said to contain about eight thousand acres, the greater part of which is covered with timber of fair quality. There a^e a few patches of open land of a (ew hundreds of acres of excellent quality, some of it being capable, it is asserted, of carrying ten sheep to the acre. A Mr Bell has been settled here for some years and bas a family, most of whom have been ban there and he has a teacher resident on the island, whom he recently brought over from Auckland for the purpose of afford (ing his children the means of education. He has a Hock of sheep, a few head of cattle, and raises fruit and other pro duce, which he trades away when op portunity serves, with South Sea Island trading vessels for other necessaries and comforts. The climate and soil are suitable to the production of nearly all kinds of tropical fruits. The difficulty of communication is, however, very great, as Sunday Island has no harbor and the landing on the open besch where there are nearly always hezvy rollers, is exceptionally dangerous, aid is only possible during the prevailing winds on the lee side of the Island. It is understood that Mr Bell is to be granted a lease of the portion of the island now m his occupation, and the remainder will be open to be dealt with under the oidinary land laws of New Zealand. Anyone who is desirous of taking up land there would do well to visit the spot first, and having selected his location could then make application to take up the area selected under one or other of the systems provided m the Land Act, 1885. There is obviously not room for many settlers on so small an area, but it is quite possible that a limited number might do very vrell there. Those who determine upon the experiment must, however, be pre pared for a very isolated existence, and to forego most of the comforts and advantages which are enjoyed m the centres of civilisation.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mails for the United Kingdom, eto., via 3^n Francisco will close at Ashburton Post * ckfice on Friday next, 20th instant, at 5.m. qi Money orders will be issued up to 10 a.m. to As will be seen from an advertisement m lc another part of this issue, the Boselle Bros.' 01 Surprise Party intend playing m the Town 0 | Hall, Bakaia, on Tuesday next (Queen's bi Birthday). The Company have been well T received wherever they have played, and ' should meet with a good reoeption at Bakaia. w Some person or persons committed a das- k tardly act on Monday evening. Lieutenant b Muller went over to the rifle range m charge tl of a squad to do some shooting, and found ° that the Bines' store behind the butts had ° been broken open, the padlock wrenohed from the woodwork, and even the panels pi Q the door broken m pieoes. The seat, etc., m the marker's butt was also torn from a position and smashed m several pieoes, and s rope, wire, etc., attached to the flag pole torn down. This is not the first time this kind . of thing has ooourred, and it is high time the police took the matter m hand. Some one j had evidently also had a spade trying to clear ] away the sod work from the marker's butt, i Considering the amount of money our Volun teers have spent on the range it is a great ' shame that some person or persons should ' thus behave, and as the Eiflea have deter mined to offer a reward for the deteotion of , the perpetrators we hope the offender will be found, At the meeting held yesterday of the Committee m connection with the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, the motion brought forward at the recent public meeting was adopted as follows: — "That the preaen* Library building be extended for the purpose of establishing an Industrial Museum to bo devoted to tho exhibition of the geological and other specimens already m tho hands of the oustodian, also for displaying samples, of the agricultural and pastoral, mineral, and other productions of the town and country, as well as providing meeting accommodation for farmers and others interested m the development of the resources of the district, at a cost not exoeeding £500." A subscrip tion list was passed round the room and about £80 collected. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Saturday after noon. Thiß morning the Secretary pro tern' received a letter from Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.B. m which that gentleman stated that he would extend his hearty co-operation towards any mode of celebration the Com mittee might deoide upon. We have been desired to call the attention of the public to the clearing sale whioh -will be held by Mr P. Williams (for Meßsrs Friedlander Bros.) at Mr H; Kennedy's farm, Elgin, to-morrow, at twelve o'clock. A case of stabbing ooourred at Pattern's Hotel, Methven, on Tuesday night. The alleged facts are as follows :— Daring the day two men, named JamesJMurray and Joseph Hoskett, bad a quarrel, and it is said that some time afterwards Murray was heard making a remark that he would wait his time. After Hoskett had gone to bed Murray went up stairs ito the]lformer's room and stabbed him under the chin with a table* knife. The wound is not a serious one. Murray was brought up at the B.M. Court this morning, before Mr H. Friedlander, J.P., and remanded till Monday. Tha Caledonian Sooiety gave their first •' lngleside " meeting for the season last night m the Oddfellows' Hall. There was an unwontedly large attendance of members and their lady friends, with also, a good number of the bairns. The programme was of the usual sort— a dance and a song — a Btep dance and a reel— a song and another dance, eto, until supper time, when the inner man ro fr«&ed the members " till 't again," and « chased the glowing hours with flying feet." There was " routh o' bonnie lasses " at the meeting and the lads who were there had a happy time, while the old people fanoied themselves young again when the strathspeys and reels " put life and mettle m their heels." The danoe programme was , managed by Mr Charles Beid, while Mr 2 Kneen saw to the musical part of the work - aided by the Sooiety ■' am pet oe," Miss Kidd, i Messrs Atkinson, Gates, and Simpson contri b uted songs m their usual style, as did also f Miss Kidd and Mrs Maclean Dunn, while Mr 5 T. MoKay, (Mr A. MaoKay's sncoeßsor) " gae > a skirl on the pipes " to the Scotch dancing. ; Messrs T. McKay, Gallic, and Morrison 1 contributed Scotoh step dances— all doing > their work m Highland costume. The > supper table, supplied by the hospitality, of i several of the country members was presided ' over by Mesdames Maolean Dann, Carter, I Kneen, and Lamb, and at " orowdie time," - those ladies were perhaps the most popular m * the building. Altogether the night was a f most enjoyable one, and "that hoor, o' " nioht's black arch the keystaine" brought ■ out the friendly strains of " Auld Langsyne" I and sent everybody home an hour and a half I latbr than the orthodox " elders Soor." i A general meeting of the Ashburton Rifles was held at the Drlillshed last evening. There was a good attendance. Captain [ Dolman, Chairman, explained that through ' oversight the battalion officers, who had been [ promoted from the Company, had not been ' oleoted members. Sergt. Nelson proposed, and Color Sergt. McDonald seconded, that > Major Douglas, Capt. and Adgt. Fooks, and ' Sergt. Major Hayes, be olected life member 8 1 of the Company. Carried unanimously. ' was deoided to send a team to compete m the ! military sports to be held m ChristobfcßQlOfl 1 21 th May. It was deoided that tt& ©Pany should procure the badges for South Canter- bury Battalion for all members. After dis * cussion the determination was oome to not * to subscribe towards the Jubilee fund, the 1 members considering that that they had too ' many calls to meetjatjpresent. The following ' members were eleoted as Shooting Committee i to draw up a shooting soheme for the ensuing year: — Sergeant Nelson, Privates Ash ton, i Sim, MoDonald, and Baker. It was resolved, on {tho motion of Lieut Muller, seoonded by 1 Color-Sergeant MoDonald, " That a Football ' Committee, consisting of Sergt-Major Hayes, I Sergta Fooks and Nelson, Corporal Hitohings, Private Hepburn, and mover, be eleoted." ; Carried. On the motion of Lieut Muller, seconded by Corporal Burfoot, Sergt Fooks was unanimously eleoted Lieutenant. It was I resolved, on the motion of Lieut Muller, and 3 seconded by Private Mullaney, " That the \ company protest against the unmanly and ■ cowardly attack made by the writer of the I letter signed " Argus," m the " Guardian "of 1 the 17th inst." It was also deoided to offer a \ reward for the deteotion of the perpetrators i of }<he malicious damage done to tho butts. * A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the [' meeting. f Mr A. H. Nathan, of Auckland, has reoeived * a telegram from Mr Mitohelson stating that ' there is no ohanoe of the new Tariff Bill '" passing. The Licensed Victuallers' Trade - Protection Association at a meeting on Tuea * day night protested against the imposition * of the proposed duty.

FIJI NEWS

Auckland, May 17. The Arawata haß just arrived from Fiji. She brings details of the Tongan eu uiry. The High Commissioner returned 0 Fiji on the 30th ulfc. The offioial eport farnlßhed to the "Fiji Times" ays :— Eighteen sittings were held and iver 160 witnesses examined. Theoharges if the prosecution have to some extent ieen proved and order baa been restored. Che King has promised to protect the JVesleyana. Hanaby, the European trader, vaa on second trial bound over m £100 md two sureties of £50 each to ceep the peace and be of good jehaviour for six months. He admitted ;hat he knew of the Intended assassination >f Baker, tbe night before the attempt was nade. Many of the statements made m she colonial papers about the troubles »re declared exaggerations, but m most oases with oome foundation of truth. Six prisoners all more or loss ooncerned m the attempt on Baker's life were at the in* stance of the High Commissioner pardoned and released on oondition that they left Tonga. They were brought to Fiji m the Diamond, The trade and customs returns, show a falling off of trade by £85,000 and exports by £58,000. The apparent diffarenos ie made by produce Imported for export. The schooner Nightingale, of New Zea land celebrity, went upon Mnbalici reef on April 29, and la a total wreck. The mate Jobn Johnston, was dtowned. The prospecting party bas been unauc oesafui. Mr Hobba returna by the Ara wata. Chief Justice Hon Fielding Clarke is a passenger by the Arawata on leave*

LUNACY APPEAL CASE.

»■ Wellington, May 17. In tho Appeal Court the Case Giay v. Gray ooncluded. This was an appeal against the deoision of Justice Johnston, delivered on 15th April last. The facts shortly are as follows : — " In March, 1887, the plaintiff, William Arthur Gray, was, on an enquiry held before Justice John ston and a jury, f cund to be a person of unsound mind. Subsequently defendant was appointed committee of plaintiff's es tate. In 1870 the Court directed that plaintiff should b 9 removed to England m cub tody, and provision was made for his maintenance. In August, 1885, on the petition of F. Gray, Sir Edward Fry, sit ting m lunacy m England, ordered that an inquiry Bhould be held concerning the alleged lunacy of plaintiff. The inquisi tion was taken on the 3rd November, 1885, before a Commiesioner m Lunacy, and a jury of the County of Leicester, who found that plaintiff was at the time of taking the inquisition a person of sound mind. Plaintiff was therefore discharged out of custody. Thereupon plaintiff re turned to New Zealand, and applied to de fendant, his Committee, to restore his estate to him. This defendant refused to do so until plaintiff had obtained a super sedeas of the New Zealand inquisition. Plaintiff then commenced proceedings, and set out the above facts m the state ment of his claim. It was then ordered that the matters of law appearing be first argued, and npon argument Justice John ston held that pla : ntiff was not m a posi tion to bring an action m the colony stit juris without procuring a supersedeas. Plaintiff appealed. Their Honors divided judgment, dismissing the appeal, holding that the property of p'aintiff did not so vest m him until the supersedeas of the lunacy inquisition obtained from tho Supreme Court was obtained.

THE TARIFF

»■ ■ ■ Wellington, May 17. The Committee appoluted by the Chamber of Commerce to consider the tariff proposals report that In their opinion any increase on ad valorem duties above 15 per cont would be inequitable and oppressive, and not caloalntod to yield the proposed increased revenue, and generally thatmany of the proposed altera tions would be foond harraaalng to trade and Industry. Assuming it to be found absolutely necessary to increase the re venue by £180,000 from Oustomß they re commend that it be raised by the follow ing increases :— & Tea, 2d per lb increase .. .. 33,712 Sugar, £d per lb inorease  . . 94,382 Salt, fine, 40s) „„...■ <-, ioan n Salt! coarse, 20s }P erton " •* 13 ' 300 Spirits, liquid .. .. .. •• 20,000 Bice, id per lb inorease . . • * 10,000 Matches, vestas, Victorian tariff . * 500 Plain galvanised iron, 20s ton » • 848 dement, Is per barrel inorease . • 3,212 Paints and colors as Government pro poses.. .. . . .. .. 2828 Jams, Id per lb increase .. .. 750 Fish, potted and preserved, as Gov ernments proposes.. .. .. 1900 Sago, ditto .. ..' .. .. 1450 Maizena and cornflour, ditto . . 2,760 Tapioca, ditto.. .. .. .. 600 Mustard, ditto.. .. .. .. 360 Maooaroni, vermicelli, ditto . » . . . 750 Total .. .. ». £187,622 They urge that such charges would be felt with less neverlty than the Gov ernment proposals. In the above estimates the amounts are based on the quantities imported m 1886, and the amonnt on spirits is subjected to the conoesiion promised that six months be allowed to quit stock for underproof spirits. TINWALD LIVE STOCK MARKET + , Mr E. G. Staveley (for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy Company, Limited) reports on Tinwald Bale, on 17th Inst-., comparatively small entries, in cluding about 2000 sheep, mostly Btorea, Cattle— Values unohanged ; fat cows, £4 15s to £6. Fat crossbred ewes 4a 3d to si ; fat merino wethers, 5s 3d ; forward cro'ftbred wethers, 7a 6d ; crossbred lambs, 3n 19 to 3i lid ; mixed crossbred eweH, 6f Mi aged do, 2a 81 ; aged merino ewes, It ?d ; 4 and G tooth oroasbredß, 6b ; ii-tooth crossbred wethers, 5s 5d ; 2-tooth mixed, 3b 8d Good demand for forward young croasbreds.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING.

The following acceptance were re oelv'ed: — Tradesmen's Bahdhmp, of 100 bovo. et lb at lb Quibble ... 810 Mokoia ... 7 3 Marion ... 8 6 Bard ... 7 2 Teddy Ynille 8 2 Fog 6 9 Apropos ... 8 1 Jealousy ... 6 7 Mirella ... 8 0 Ironsides ... 6 5 St Clair ... 812 Camerine ... 6 5 Jack ... 7 8 Comet ... 6 0 Provincial Handicap, of 200 bovb, et lb I et lb Quibble ... 812 Everton L»d 7 8 Marion ... 8 21 Mirella ... 7 8 Teddy Ynille 7 9 \ Jack ... 7 3

HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLCHASE.

Napibr, May 1?. The following nominations were re ceived to-night :— Hawkb's Bay Steeplechase Handicap j 500 guineas. Huntsman I Omata Borneo J. Torpedo Owhaoko Revenge Maugahake Wat Tyler Volcano The Jilt Peter Osbeok Kangaroo Reform Belle Denbigh Orient Waitangl Duak Erebus Victor Silvio

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday May 17, p ( The Legislative Oounoil met at 2.30 flf LIBRARY. m | The question of providing a brick bnild ng for the Government library was dls- . maaed, and after much opposition the natter was allowed to drop. GAMING AND LOTTBBIES AOJ. The Gaming and Lotteries Act 1881 Amendment Bill was considered In Com mittee, and progress reported without * advancing a stage. Mr Swanson gave notice to amend the Act, to extend the use of the totalisator to boating and yatohing clubs; = The Council adjourned at 3 30 p.m. *

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30 p.m. Replying to questions, it was stated that stops ha* been taken towards reducing the expenses of Land Boards, by suggest ing that fewer meetings be held; that Bills would be brought m as Private Bills dealing with tbe question of grand jurleß and coroners' juries ; that tbe question of auditing the public accounts through* out the colony on the same principle as provided by the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, was receiving serious consider atlon ; that it wculd not be wise to alter the regulations of small farm associations till more experience was gained of their working; that Government had decided not to establish a parcels post system out side the colony till it had been satisfac torily established within the colony ; that Government did not see their way to make provision for allowing country members of Charitable Aid Boards ex penses of travelling and hotel bills. LAND BOABDS. Sir George Grey introduced a BUI to abolish Land Boards. REPRESENTATION-. The Representation Bill was further oon aider od m Committee Mr Seddon asked whether any arrange ment had been effected m regard to the Bill. The Premier Bald he was Borry to say there was no definite arrangement. A.s he understood it, clause 3 would be put and negatived, In which case he Bhould propose a new olause instead, The first thing to consider was tbe number of members. Mr Barron reminded the Premier of his declaration that he would loyally accept the reduction to 71. The Premier said he had only said he would accept tbe reduction to 71 if other concessions were made to him. Mr Peacock moved that the sub-clause of olause 3, relating to the amalgamation of city electorates, be struck cut. After a lengthy disoussion the Bub olause was airaok out by 47 to 34. Mr Fisher moved that the amalgama- j tion should apply to the city of Wellington only. Tbe motion was lost on the voices. Clause 3 as* a whole was then put and Btruok out by 57 to 17. The Premier- moved that progress be reported m order to bring duwn a new olause. The only alterations he should make m the Bill would be to propose that the number of members be 85, and that the percentage be 15 per cent actual, ggjj The Bill was reported. The Premier moved that the Bill be re committed at half-past 7 p.m. Mr Seddon moved an amendment that it be committed on Friday next, as many members had gone away not expecting It would come on again that night, fie complained bitterly of the action of the Premier over this Bill, and said that he had not treated his party at all fairly over it. Mr Levestam supported the amend meui, ami protested againßt any reduc tion of representation. Mr. G, F. Richardson asked for norn« assurance from the Premier as to the number of members he would insert- Mr Turnbull and Captain Suttor fol lowed In a similar Btratn. Mr Taylor thought that some of thoße who had voted for the reduotion m mem bers had tried to get a little cheap popu larity. Mr Samuel opposed the reduotion of members, and favored the House going into Committee to restore the number. Mr Bovan thought it would be better to increase rather than reduoe the mem* bers. Tbe recommittal of the Bill was agreed to. Iv clause 2, appointment of Commis* aion for the adjustment of representation, The Premier moved to Insert the Com missioner of Property Tax Instead of the Auditor-General. After disousßlon the Premier's amend ment wa3 carried on the voices. Mr Levestam moved to strike oat the whole clause. The motion was lost by 71 to 18. On clause 3 being reached, Mr Hurat honse moved to report progress. Bis reason for taking this step was that the clause was really a new one, and members had not had a chaDce of considering it. Tbe Premier eald there were only three alterations m the olause, v!z., the num ber of members, the percentage, and the margin. Mr Bryce agreed with the Premier that there were only three alterations, but he could assure members thai no arrangement had been made to increase the number of members to 91. Mr Birron asked Mr Hurstbouse to wi'hdraw his motion, and then he (Mr Barron) would move that the number bo the same as already affirmed by the House. Mp jor Atkinson said the only arrange ment arrived at between him and the Premier was that olause 3 should be re committed so as to give members another opportunity of discussing its provisions. Mr Seddon spoke m favor of the num ber of members being 91. Sir Julius Yogel Bald this was not the first attempt that had been made to regu late representation by the automatic principle, lhe difficulty had been to de fine oountry districts, but he believed the difficulty was now solved by the Govern ment. He thought It unwise to reduce representation, and therefore would vote for the number being pi as at present. Mr Soobie McKecjsie hoped the conn try members would not give up the adr vantage they had gained. The motion to report progress was lost. The Premier aßked members to vote for the olause as Introduced. Sir George Grey thought the proposal to reduce the number to 86 unworthy of any Government, as it was not true eoo nomy, and was simply robbing the people of the representation to which they were entitled. On a division the proposal to have 91 Inserted Instead of 71 resulted m a tie with 39 each. p The Chairman gave his caßtlng vote with the ayes. The 91 being retained, the Committee then adjourned for supper, Ayea 89.~BftUimce, Bevau, Connolly, Dargaville, Fitzherbert, F. H. Frtser, Guinness, Hirst, Ivess, Jones, Joyce, Lake, Lance, Levestam, Looke, Maoarthur, M. J. S. Macke&zle, MoMillan, Menteath, Moat, Montgomery, O'Oallaghan, Peacock, Pratt, Reid, E. Riohardson, Rolleßton, Samnol, Seddon, Smith, W. D. Stewart, Stout, Taiap'ua, T.Th ompson, Trimble, Voeol, Walker, Wilson. " . " Noes 3».— Allwrlght, Atkinson, Barron^ Beetham, Braoken, Bruce, Bryoe, J. 0. Buokland, W, F. Buokland, Bnohanan, Cadman, Dancan, Fergus, W. "Fewer,

altou, Garriok, Grey, Hatch, Hiilop, obbs, Larnaob, Mills, Monk, Moss, ewman, Ormond, Ross, Russell, W. J. ;eward, Suiter, Taylor, J. W. Thomson, ole, Turnbull, Whyte. Mr G. F. Riouardson moved that the »o»ntag3 be altered to 20. In anßwer to a qaeation the Chairman id it would still be competent to reeom lit the olause for the purpose of alter* «g9l. Oa a division 18 was retained by 43 > 33. Mr Hursthouae moved to alter the larginal alluwanoe from 750 to 1000; The motion was lost by 47 to 29. Mr S, Mackenzie moved a new olause, rovlding that objections could be heard s to alterations m boundaries. Me Pjke supported it, The Premier thought the suggestion » ood one, but the expenoe and delay in* olved were greatly against It. Mr Buokland objeoted to advertising lotice of objections. The olause was amended In this dtreo* lon. . '. '. ' . . '■*.". ';"_ On a division, it was carried by 41 to The Bill wnasreported as amended. .; , FINANCIAL DEBATE. In answer to Major Atkinson, tht Premier Bald they would probably take he financial debate on Friday. " He vould not definitely promise, but law , lothlng to prevent it. " _ •'• ADJOURNMENT, ■•■--■ ■•-- -"■ The question of adjournment onr the Queen's Birthday was also mooted. Mr Seduon atrongly objeoted. ■'■■- - Mt Fergus as strongly supported it. The Premier said he would say to morrow what Government proposed to do. The House ad journed at lU7 p»in* ' x: -

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expnswd by our correspondents.

A CONTRADICTION.

TO THB EDITOB. ' 'V^ic^ Sik,— l have received, a copy of the " Quaidian," dated May 9 th, m which ap pear some rather startling notes from Southland by " D.E." There is a tone of exaggeration throughout the whole, of them. Will you allow me to correct the Btalements .referring to religious, matters m River ton 1 Religion is reported to bo at such a low ebb that we have recently starved out two ministers, while being ia a position to keep going eleven hotelst The facts are thesa : About two years ago the Anglican minister did leave, pro fessedly because he didn't receive sufficient support . Though no one has been located m his place, yet Riverton is included m a I neighbouring parish, and receives periodi cal visits from its clergyman. The Pres byterian minister left about 2 months ago, but at the time of his departure was re ceiving upwards of £200 per year, and there are 4 or 6 men offering as successors to his charge to-day. As for myself, the support I have received has been steadily and is better to-day than ever it was. In reforence to the other part of the statement I must say that 12 months ago there were 10 hotels here, and these have been kept going so well that during the last year 3 of them have been olosed, 4 havo changed hands (2 of them more than once,) the reason for suoh change being m at least two instances tha£ the tenants have gone through the Bankruptcy Court 1 There are now 7 hotels m this town — not 11, I regret that your correspondent's statements should have been so wide of the mark, as such reports are not calcu lated either to improve matters here, or to raise your paper m the estimation of those who happen to kaow the facts, As my name has appeared m the report, and as I am known m Ashbm'ton, I shall esteem it a favor if you will give this note publicity, I am, yours etc., T. Jackson Walus, Wesloyan Minister. Riverton, May k l4th, 1887.

"HOW THE MONEY GOES."

10 THE EDITOB. Fir, — Yonr yesterday's issue contained a letter Blgned "Argus," that needs some reply, as It is evidently a~malioiom attempt to mislead. As a matter of fact the Bam of £9 was last year voted by the Rifles to each of their officers, being abonfc half the cost of fuU*dress uniforms. Thoia officers had earned capitation for seven or eight years, and of course had paid monthly subscriptions during the same period ; but had never before reoelved aoythiug whatever from the Company*! funds, though m some tewns it Is usual for the whole cost of the "full-dress" to be borne by the Company. Recently, when oortain offioers were promoted, (probably not for misconduct or In» efficiency) the Company chose to make eaoh of them a smatl presentation m • mark of appreciation of long and faithful service, and, though nothing of the sort was expected, surely the men had • perfect right to do sb they chose m the matter, ao.pl surely It would have bean very ungracious for thoße offioers to have declined a compliment whioh was cer tainly not undeserved. The present state of the rifla range is muoh to be deplored, and should be remedied by the Defence Department, seeing that hitherto no Government money has been expended upon it. It would, however, have been better if " Argus," instead of penning bta malevolent effusion, had made a jubilee effort to raise funds with whioh to nut the butts m proper repair, more especially m he is believed to have made considerable use of the range. If " Argus " Is a member of the Rifles he should, m a manly and proper way and at the proper time, have opposed the votes of which he now seems to disapprove: and if he ii not a member, then he has no right whatever to interfere In matters that do not concern him. It Is unnecessary to remark on the miserable spirit displayed m "Argus's" letter, but It Is satisfactory to find that all Volunteers, Rifles or Guards, are unanimous In condemning It m the strongest possible terms. In oouolusion, it may be mentioned that the capitation now earned by the battalion officers (£3 eaoh per annum) still goes Into the Company funds, and those offioers derive no bonefit from it, nor have they oven a voice m its disposal, lam, etc., Cyclops. Afihbuaton, 18th May, 1887.

"WHERE THE MONEY GOES."

TQ THE EDJipB. Fjb, — Under the above 'Heading some now Daniol come to judgment essays to take somebody to task for certain things that have be?n o done m connection with the Ashburton Rifles, and for certain things that have been left undone at the rifle range. He signs himself "Argus," which is as good or as bad, as no signa ture at all, and so leaves your readers uncertain as to whether he is a member of tho corps or not. But from the tone of confident assertion with which his let* ter speaks the impression is left upon the reader's mind that the writer is fully ao quaintad with the subject on which he writes, ' He io npt, very from ij;, If ho is, well, I will not impute motives; that vb'iild'ift flattering him too much by imitating him. He chooses the norn de-plume "Argus" The mythological Argus had a thousand eyes— your '• Argus" of yes torday has enly two, and either one or both are what the Scotch call *• gleyed " —that is, they squint. If he had been tho many-eyed person he pretends to be he would have known the whole six yean history of that rifle range as well as the history of the company. He would have known that the company cameiptb existence iv tho year 1879; that ip labored fop existence under the tuostdj*'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1887



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Temperance clergymen, lawyers, ladies, and doctors use Amerioan Co.'a Hop Bitters, as they do not into wJttte, 'fcbutj restore braj and nerve waste.



The beat medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUOALYPTI EXTRAOT. Teßt its eminent powerful effeots m coughs, col3s, influenza, eto.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi- mony. Hia Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the Globe, are its patrons. Bed the offioial reports that accom- pany eaoh bottle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. Uni- versity, Griefswald, reports :— The Euoalypti Extract proved magnificently auoceaaful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprainß, wounds, scaldinge, broken ribs, and limbs. (Med. Journal, Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either aotive congestion or sup- pressions, (urccmia) or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasia, nothing will equal m its aotion Euoa- lypti extraot. Doses, sto 6 drops. Mopler, M.D;, Prof. University, Griefawald, reports:— Diphtheria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats . Cured m U days, Surgical Clinio of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis — Soirrhua of Breast— .Excision. Euoalypti Extraot employed- No swelling, heat, or , discoloration, Cured ia li daye-^ [Advt. j



DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR begs to announce that he has secured the services of g, a First-CIaHS Dressmaker, who has for the A past SEVEN YEARS held a Leading " Position m one of the Best Ohristchurch M Houses. Fit and Style Guaranteed. g ANDREW ORE, J] 5J85 East Street r( M "' M '"'*'' l '''' B '' l ''* W '"'''''^ M ''" lM '' MM *^—'* B ] I Wanted. ■ "VrOUSG L*diea' Journal for May. ti f H. M. Jones. j \XT ANTED TO LET-Good Shop with ° ■ * 6 Booms, Ea3t Street^ at present *■ m occupation of Mr Flower, Confectioner * Apply Wm. Patching, East Street. f \\J ANTED KNOWN. —That MRS \ YV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m * Cameron street, next Post Office, ' XK7 ANTED known that HAVES & CO. ! »» have Large Btocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements m th ; s ' paper. 1 PIANO 3, Organs, Harmoniums, sold m easy monthly payments, extending over one or two yearß, Profitable investment of time and morey. — H. M Jones. WANTED Known.— The Aabburton Select Quadrille Class meets on WEDNESDAY night, 18th May, at the Orange Hall Dancing at eight sharp. Admission : Gentlemen, 2s ; ladies, free. By order of the Dance Committee.- 5 144 rjIHE Wonderful Steam Washing Machine JL will bo exhibited (weather permitting) opposite Bullock's Arcade and back of Somerset Hotel on SATURDAY Next, 21et May, 1 o'clock to 3 p.m Ladies specially invited.— S. Habdley, Inventor. 5 128 WANTED Known— We have a large assortment of Ladies' and Chil- -5 dren's Macintoshes, Ulsters, Jackets, Millinery, Dress Stuff, Boole, Clothing, &c. Cheapest first class Goods m Town H. O. Seqbbs. Melford House. WANTED known— l have jast opened np a useful assortment of hooße- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc., Tanored Street, oppoaite Arcade. ! TUBILEE PUMPKIN.— Every person ' tl purchasing 5s worth of Goods will be entitled to One Guess, (10s Two j Guesses, and co on) as to the number of seeds contained m the Jubilee Pumpkin now on view m our window. —H. C. Seders, Melford House. TUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZE.— As we £/ intend making this a great success we have decided to double the number of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be givon away. A lot of Jubilee Presents just opened, (more m a few days )— H. O, Segebs, Melford Uouso.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Qreen Lane, HAMrsTEAD 145 DRILLS- CHAMPION DRILLS T7l Tjl R RIII AN, HAVI G PURCHASED Fbom the Executobs or the Late R. WILKIN AND Co. THEIR STOCK OF CHAMPION MILLS AND EXTRAS IS PREPARED TO Supply the Same AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. The best grain distributor known is found m the Champion, and it poBBOBBeB five neceßsary points for a perfect distributer which can bo found on no other machine, viz. :— 1. Tho stream of grain must be o uniform size from the time it is first taken possession of by feeding mechanism until it is delivered, or it will to cramped and uneven. 2. It mnßt lie on * moving surface during its entire passage ; m other words, it mUBt be a positive force feed. 3. Tho stream must not be divided or cut by paddles or projections on the wheel. I£ it is, the sowing will be bunched, 4. It raußt be of size sufficient to allow the largest grain sown to lie closely m the channel without vacant spaces. 6. The stream must move m all parts with a uniform velocity wblcn most be under the control of the operator. The distributors must, of coursej be all iron. The feeders of the Champion fulf lal of the above conditions, are perfect grain measures : tho quantity being con- trolled by the apeed at which they run, and the speed is regulated by change pinions and gives a perfectly even flow of grain, thus enabling the farmer to sow the smallest posßible quantity pf seed, and at the same time to occupy every available inch of soil with the roots of a wheat plant, which will gather up the food that would otherwiee be ap- propriated by a worthless weed. The beauty of machine work is its perfection and accuracy, a difference of twenty-five pounds m eerric^and durability. j 'j — ~ ; ' TRY XIKIPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T7*IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S j\_ JAM is made from NELSON i GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m tbe market. D« not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, tho remains of old Btock, which mutt be cold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBIOK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it; THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season ami the best. {CAUTION None w genniae unless our name ia ' stamped on «ach tin, and has our : registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' ' on the label, | S,Kirkp?itrick&Co. MANUFACTURERS, I EI3ON N.Z.



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STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARG QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive etook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,0C0,C00 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Oupressus Macrooarra, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two years old; 100,000 Plnus LarJolo; 3C0.000 Silver Blrob; 10,000 Pinna Austrlaca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or other w'w, shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSE Allenton, Ashburton., r2B AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, 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 tho above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re* paired promptly, and at very reasonable terras; VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 634 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Lite with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. C. Segere) and MISS HOLLOVVAY (For a considerable torm with MeBBM Hobday and Co., of Ohrlstohnroh) HAVE, at the rcqueafc of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKERS, eto., and wltn this objeot have t«ken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly exeouted nnder our personal supervision, whloh will be a suffiolent guarantee that Fit, Finish and Faohion will be all that oould be deoired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terme — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. 1* BEG to announce that I have SOLS THE WHOLE|OF. MY STOCK OF , TIMBEB AND.TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restell, TIMBER GENERAL MERCHANTS, TO WHOM I CAN BEOOMMENB MY i CUSTOMERS : And those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE, j



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Hequis'te Alterations to Premises, which will afford greafce frcilitii s for conduotiug our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Bednoo our Stock within the next few weeks. Large end liberal deductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient^ enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANOT& COB, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



Public Notices' "T7" EATING'S POWDER destroys oth J\_ fleas, moths, bedtles, and sll Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestlo animals. In exterminating beetles the j BUOcesß of this powder is extraordinary. I t is porfectly olean In application. rr ,he artiole you pnrchasb Je KEATING'*- 5 Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold m Mm, (id, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemUte. 1 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SPPPLIIiS OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHEISTCHURCH, And Fbiedlandebs' Bdildinos, ASHBURTON. WE reieivo from London publisliin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direc steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Btock of Books m every branch o Literature. As wo buy for cash and buy largely, we oro allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our customers, and a libera ' discount on . parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & dO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, ' OHRISTOHUBCH & ASHBURTON. * ACCOUNT" BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any Style and size made to Older, Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stntioners' 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 Christ church. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' ▼arious weights, by the bale or ream- Jbest value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over ICO gros6 assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Homo News. European Mail, Bow Bells. — We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. h.j.w66d&co. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHRISTCHURCF, And at Friedlanders 1 Buildings, ASHBURTON _ A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE 1 AGENT AND VALUATOR. feATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook shtrp — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. Agent Norffioh Union Fire Insurance Company. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA] FOR SAL E— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new cheap k Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other linpl rcentfl. dheyleDmore Club Tricycle, the be kind made—cheap S-Horse Dray and Frame, new cheap. Double-Beatcd Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double furrow Plough by Reid an Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggone [m good order. Pr low. FOR SALE.— Oaten Bhea Chaff I any quantity. ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bullock. liQ ACRES together with House To XtfcO Let or For Sale, Bi'tuated on tho Mitcham Road, being R.S. 28250, nearly all m grass, and about 2\ miles from the County Saleyards, For particulars arjply T. BULLOCK, 200 Acres. TO LET for One Crop, being R.B. 29934, Mitcham Road, the property of Mas Wji. Moib. The Land has been down m GRASS for some time and GRAZED with Sheep. Offdrs will bo rroaived by the Under- signed up to SATURDAY, 21st May. 5 112 T. BULLOCK. ♦TIO LET.— DwellinKhouse, together with X. small stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Mamie. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cottf>j>es m Grey street known as Couttß* block ; rent at 5 per week. ' . T. BULLOCK. TO LET,— At a low rontal, Properly m Tonored Stroet, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which is erected Shop, Sable, etc,— Apply to T. BULLOCK. Tj\Oß SALE,— Central Site, being part Jj of TS 177, containing One-eighth ef an Acre, having a frontage of 33 feet on Burnett Street, and adjoining the 1 Mail " Office. Very liberal terras of payment will be acoepted, — Apply to T, BULLOCK, FOR SALE-Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Liberal terms if required . Apply to T. BULLOCK, *■- TO PAJNTERS, mO LET at a far reatfel, Shop and X. Dwellinghouae m Mojre street, latch m occupation of Mr 1 ttcm T. BULLOCK miNWALD— Town Sections 371, 572 JL 373, 374, : 75, 376, 377, ia on " • block, fronting Thompson straet, nea the County Saioyurda, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terms, Apply to • oUJUIhOCK.