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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho general committee with the sports and procession sub-committee of the Jubilee demonstration are specially notified by adver tisement m another column, to meet at 7.30 sharp to-night m the Upper Room, Borough Council Chambers. A full attendance is urgently requested a? matters of importance are to be arranged to-night. The Committee are jalso to meet eaoh evening this week at

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr T. Scaly, J.P., and Mr Williamson, J.P., W. H. Hawkins, on remand, charged with obtaining two sums of money by means of fraudulent representations was, by his own request, further remanded till Friday.

A correspondent writes : — The annual congregational meeting of the Rangitata Presbyterian Church was held m the Ma j field Schoolroom on tbe 10th inst. There was a fair attendance. In the absence of Rev A. M. Beattie, who, owing to ill health, was un able to attend, Mr McLaughlan occupied tho chair. Mr Corbett, the treasurer, read tbe annual report; and balance-sheet, which were considered • very satisfactory and adopted. After some discussion the " envelope system," which is said to work well m other districts, was adopted, The following have been elected as Committee for the ensuing year : — Mems D. Kellahan, J. Burgess, T. Paterßon, J. Coakery, H. Corbett, T. Corbett, and E. Smith. A meeting of the Committee was then held when Mr T. Patergon was proposed as Chairman of the Committee, but that gen tleman declined tbe honor, and ultimately Mr H. Corbett was elected to the offioo. After some discussion, m which a very prominent member expressed him&elf m rather un guarded language, Mr J. Burgess was unani mously elected as treasurer and Mr B. Smith secretary. The member referred to then resigned, and Mr W. Elmslie was elected m biß Etead. The usual compliment to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

Constable Coffey, who has been stationed here for two or three months, has been trans ferred to Timaru, for which place he left by the express this morning.

Mr Gallagher, tbe Insurance Agent, whose case, heard m the R.M. Court on Monday, was the Bubjoot of much publio interest, and who brought a number of charges against the police, whioh were investigated before In spector Broham, has, we understand, asked for an enquiry into other charges. These are m connection with the alleged employment of a prisoner on private work for the benefit of two of the members of the local poh'44 forco. "

Of tho 229 " Friends " who died last year m great Britain and Ireland, 61 were between 00 and 70 years of ago ; 74 were between 70 and 80, 69 were botween. 80 and 90 ; and 10 were betwaen 90 and 100 years. Among them were 17 recipients of income from the Friend's Provident Institution whose average of aßa waß 75 years. 4 ■Mr Newdigate Newdegate, M.P., recen news Bays, is dead. It waa about him that the story was told that having onoe com plained that the "Timeß" did not report him properly, big next speech appeared absolutely verbatim with the original hums and hays and tedious repetitions. He didn't complain again. SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX TRACT.—In protection of the world-wide fame pur manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editorial-published m the " Clinical Beoorcl ; "— •• We have examined" half-a-do2en specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond ing to eoientiflo tests." Another ooncootion called •• Refined Extraot of Euolalptua " has made its appearance since. This produot stands, according to Dr Owon, foremost m causing injurious effeots. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at *nzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the B»me concoction, To guard the high reputa tion of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above faotß, and desire the public' L°»t?^ a care and Precaution when buying.

Vlhave been asked to state that an im port meeting of the Ashburton Fire Brigade takolace this evening. A full attendance of mbera is requested.

Ainspeotion parade of the Ashburton Voluiers. was held at the Drillshed on Tuesy. The Rifles (Oapt. Dolman) mus tere<B, and the Guards (Oapt. Sparrow) 36. Tharade was inspected by Major Douglas. Afteispeotion the companies were exercised m Kalion drill by Captain and Adjutant Fog and the manual and firing exercise by Capns Dolman and Sparrow. Towards the endf the parade a considerable improve, mewas noticed m the various movements.

Airs Parkinson, formerly a resident of I Opai, writes to an Auckland paper, through the iv Mr Gow, asserting she has been cured of ocer through the sedulous use of the fol low? prescriptions, and there had been no sigtof tbe return of this fearful disease ;— Cam oure— 2oz cf sulphur, ioz of quick* Bilv loz of cream of tartar, |oz saltpetre. Putnto a pint of molasses, stir; taJte a tablpoonful before going to bed. For 3out- : stdepplioation — one bottle British oil, loz of i precipitate. The sulphur and quick silv must be thoroughly mixed for a long timin a druggist's mortar, and then the otb ingredients added. I wish, she adds, thisould be published m every paper m the lan and that m after years I could have the satlaotion of knowing that many have been sa\i from horrible suffering and death by its se, and that it may be regarded as a relble speoifio."

Ge ordinary monthly meeting of the Ash burn School Committee was held last even ing. Preßent— Meßsra Duncan (Chairman), Dinnt, Sawle, Cook and Elston. The Obcrman read the Inspector's report, and it wasesolved, on the motion of Mr Sawle— " Tit the Committee desires to reoord its eatiaotion at the improvement m the sohoo^ as 1 whole, as shown m the Inspector's re por— lt was resolved that the school be clofd for one week for mid-winter holidays, froi Monday, 20th inst.— Routine business waitransaoted and the Committee adjourned.

it some days recently the inhabitants of Minbles Head, Wales, were m a Btate of exctement over alleged mysterious visitations of hosts about the Mumbles after nightfall. It eing determined to fathom the mystery, a nunber of men secreted themselves on Nwton Hill. The speotre duly appeared m th<fotfmof a figure clothed m white, with blmkened face. Hands were instantly laid upn the the ghost, who was discovered to be a ]rominent member of the Salvation Army. He was ruthlessly stripped of his garments ard a sound flogging was administered, not wihstanding his entreaties and protestations thit it was only a joke.

7 & [resident of Cairns (saya an Australian journal) walked into the offioo of the local paper one morning with the smile like the fiißt out m a leg of mutton, and announced tbat he had that day entered the state of matrimony, and wished the editor to frame an advertisement for He supplied bis name, and was then asked the maiden patronymio of his fair Bpouso. He said, " Sarah," with great promptness. "Yes," was the reply, "but what was her maiden surname?" He looked perplexed for a moment, and then said ho was " blowed if he knew, but he would just run across to — — , who had known her longer than he bad f and enquire."

The "Auckland Herald," of June 4th, says :— ln another part of to-day's issue we publish an account jofjmjgtraordinary affair trict, ariotng-traroT-Tne^'fiSnveH being subject to fits of superstition and fanaticism. A prophetess volunteered to raise the dead; and perhaps we ought not to be too severe on this when we have amongst ourselves a scot who believe that the miracles of the New Testa ment can be paralleled now. The Rasident Magistrate was appealed to, after several day's delay, and directed the relatives to bury the body. The natives, however, burned the body, and it is alleged that the heart was eaten. Tho main body of the Ngapuhi tribe are indignant at the proceedings of the fanatics, and the proceedings they have taken will be set forth m our narrative. It seems that one of the chiefs wrote to the Govern ment [about the matter, and were answered "that m some parts of England they burn dead bodies." Our Ministers being of an " advanced " school are, we suppose, all ore mationists, but certain steps have to be taken before oremation oan be practised m New Zealand.

The Supremo Court at Christehuoh has been occupied for two days with the case of Talbot v, McClatchie, formerly partners as stevedores at Lyttelton. Plaintiff bought out defendant for £4800, giving £3800 cash and a twolve months' bill for £1070 for the balanoe and interest. He now sought to have the dissolu. tion of partnership annulled, and the money returned, alleging that defendant had fraudu lently concealed the faot that the agent for the Shaw Saulle [and Albion Company had fold him that the Company were about to withdraw their business, the profits of whioh were about £800 per year, from the firm. The evidence was very contradictory, and at the oonolusion, an arrangement was come to be tween the parties by which the dissolution stands good, but defendant returns to plaintiff tbe promissory note and pays £300 costs.

The operative bootmakers at Cbristohuroh have decided not to take part m tbe Jubilee celebration procession, stating ihat they have no sympathy with tbe Queen's Jubilee.

The following is a probable explanation of the origin of the upas tree story : — A real Tailey of death ezißts m Java ; it is termed tbe Valley of Poison, and is filled to a con. eiderable height with carbonic acid gas, wbiob is exhaled from crevices m the ground. If a man or any animal enter it, he cannot return ' and he is not sensible of hi 3 danger until he feels himself sinking under tbe poisonous influence of the atmosphere which BUiroqndß him ', tbe carbonic acid of whioh it principally consists, rising to the height of eighteen feet from the bottom of the valley. Birds whioh fly into this atmosphere drop down dead ; and a living fowl thrown into it dies before it reaches the bottom, whioh is strewn with tbe caroaseaof various animals that have perißhed m tbe deleterious gas.

" Rough on Catarrh."— Corrects offensiv odors at once. Complete cure of wore? chronic cases ; also unequalled as gargle for ipbtheria, sore throat, foul breath

"Bough on Piles."— Why suffer Piles m mediate relief and complete cure guaran. Aflk for "Rough on Piles." Sur t we for itohing, -protruding, bleediugi or ace orm o! Tiles.

RESIGNING IN A BODY.

Dunbdin, June 14. At a meeting of the St. Kilda Borough Council this evening, a motion was da* olared carried unanimously that the whole of the Oounoillora should resign, on the ground of not being able to work together. , Some remarks made »b to smuggling an account firofc led to the Finance Committee reatgninv, then the Chairman of the Work* Committee did likewise, md then a suggestion that all should resign war adopted

OUR MEMBERS.

We take the following from the ••Hanßard" report of the debate m the Souse on May 31, on the motion that the House go into Committee of Supply- Mr Ivess. — Sir, the speech of the honor* able member who has spoken last (Sir G. Grey) prompts me to Bay a few words. I recognize m the delivery of that speech an evldenoa of insincerity, having m view the speeoh which he delivered on the oc casion of his defeat m 1879. The re marks which he made to the Honae on that occasion are strongly and strangely inconsistent with the spaeoh which he delivered this evening. It will be re membered that m 1879 his Government had to face a deficiency of something like a million of money, and, the Govern ment having sustained defeat, and having received from the Governor an nneondi-

tiooal promise of dissolution, there were many of the then Opposition inclined to withhold supplies, and one prominent member— Sir William Fox — pictured t> the House the great evils whloh had re sulted m otht>r colonies by the withhold ing of sapplk.3, and, whilst admitting the constitutional right th»t the House had t:> do bo, he stated that he was one who would be sorry to »cc any obstacle placed In the way, but at the same time he would insist on as ear>y a dissolution ac possible, that the elections should follow, and that tho Opposition would only permit auoh legislation as they deemed important and essential to the intereata of the country. I turn to "Hansard" of 1879, and, having hoard that the honorable gentleman strongly counselled the Opposi tion to withhold supplies unless they obtained a distinct and definite promise from the Government that the Rspreaen-

tation Sill ahoald be proceeded with Immediately, I hold that the promises ffhioh had been advanced m this House by members of the Government or the Premier show an eataestneea to farther

the passing of the Representation Bill, of the Opposition will only grant the reason able request they have made to the House — namety, supplies to oarry them over the period named. I also noticed two prominent members of the Opposition ap plaudlng to the eoho the remarks o? the honorable member. The remarks I am Borry

to characterize as nothing more or lass than "bosh," because I am quite sure the honorable gentlemen who applauded those remmarks would oppose the honorable member for Auckland East at every step

if he attempted to paBS the measures he 'referred to m the course of hh speech to night. We have seen that honorable gentleman saverd tiurs advocating views of that kind, and strongly opposed by the honorable member for Egmont, the honorable member for Giraldine, end other prominent members of tho present Opposition. Now, coming to the course whioh he leoommended the Opposition to follow— namely, to withhold supplies un less the ternn which the Opposition

dictated were aocopted— honorable mem bers will see how strangely Inconsistent bh remark? of this evening were with thoEe made by him m 1879, when he occupied the poaitlon which oar Premier occupies this evening. In order to refresh his memory, and to point out the inconsis tency of publio men m New Zsaland when th 9 force of ciroumstauc2B causes them, no dOQ^*! to change their opinions, I will refer to " Han«rd." Speaking on the impending dissolution, tho honorable member for Auckland East:, was then Premier, said, — " No condition was made that auppl'ei moat be granted before a dissolution was allowed. No notice was given t) us that possibly you mi.jht withhold supplies. I thought that a generous Opposition were to come forward and s>y they would set a good example, and that they would allow- a dissolution to take ..place, and .kn«wji_hat no-wjijTUoyeraorof New Zea land ; that there were a poopla m this oountry whioh would allow no Opposition to withhold supplies ; that if the Opposi tion rofused supplies they would go down with lasting infamy to future time. Not one of those honorable gentlemen would come back again. I know the New Z°>\ land people so well, that, if the Opposi tion dare to withhold supplies, the dissolu tion atill shall go ia. I dace them to atop supplies, and I Bay thoy dsra not. Whatever may be the sufferings of the oountry In consequence of the ccblon of the Opposition, the people of New Zea land would bear me out and Bay, ' You did your duty to us m forcing theie gen tlemen to come back to be rejected by their constituents.'" Now, it is singular that the honorable gentleman who uttered these words m 1879 with the impress of earnest ness whioh they bear, should come here this evening and counsel a Btep whfch might possibly lead the people of this colony into trouble, and might bring about privations and hardships to many. I feel sure that the present Government are only aotlng m accordance wi*h the wishes of the masses of the people of this colony m Insisting en a dissolution; It would be painful m the extreme to the majority of members m this House, and to the people of this colony, that the members of the late Government, who have been so strongly and so unmistakably condemned by the country, should, by a mere side wind, be transferred to office m direst opposition to the wishes of the people I say, if such an action ' were encouraged by the Bupportßrs of the present Government, they would be strongly condemned when an appeal fol lowed. I hold that, having carefully listened to tho arguments advanced by the various members who spoke m favor of the amendment, it wes evident ta t it was impoßslble for the leader of the Opposition, or those who might possibly be silled with him m office, to expect that they could fairly cirry any measures through tho preeent Parliament. I hold that the heterogeneous elements of whioh they ate composed would render that quite impossible. I fsnoy, a picture of the honorable member for Bgmonfc, who m times past had repll< d to members op posed to him m no unmeasured tarms, and ' m language Hkenbd by the honorable member for Akiroa to that of a coal heaver, being now allied on the one plat* form with tint honorable gentleman. The honorable member for Gbraldino said | they had one common principle to go on. I ask, what ii there ia com no on between the honorable me Tiber for Akaroa and the honorable membar for Egraont 1 How

oame this ohange so suddenly ? It was only m this pUoe.two years ago that I heard the honorable?member]for Akaroa, whom I had the honor of fo'lowiog for two sessions, condemn the honorable member for Egmont, and say that it Is quite Im possible to follow hi m, and he would be sorry- to see his return to office. The honorable member for Akaroa ii, like myself, a Oanterbury member, and knows that the almost nuanimous opinion of Oanterbury h against the honorable mem-

ber for Egmont ; aud yet, m defiance of

that unmistakable expression of onlnion, he, without being brcked up by his con ttltuents, rsaists iv returning the honor able member to power. Bat, fortunately, by the floatage of the Premier, we have eaoapedj and the public at no distant date will be oalled upon to settle the question. I think that, considering the exigencies of the colony, and considering the tenible consequences which have been depicted by the leading members of the Opposition, who have spoken about the direful results that will follow if the elections are post poned, it will be wise to let the dissolution follow without delay, and let the elections be conduoted on the basil of the oli Repcerentition Act, I fail iosee wlat great benefit will enaue by drawing three members from the South Island and tack-. in£ them on to the North Island. If the' condition of the colony is so dreadful C 3 that represented by bowq honorable mem*

bero, I nay the sooner this Homse dlsaolveß the better, became no good will result from protracting this debate. The Op position^ entirely to blame for protract log the debate so long. This afternoon I observed that one honorable gentleman had a carefully-prepared Bpeech for the pnrpoae of delivering It daring the coarse of the debate on the want-of-coßfidence motion, and no doubt he was prevented by causes best known to himself; but, being desirous that his labors should not be loßt, he, m the moat labored manner, read that epeech this af fcoropon, But I think it will take a great deal more than the matter contained m that speech to convince the part of the country from which the honor able member cornea of the justice of the action of the Opposition m endeavoring to wreßt the power from the present Go vernment; I remember, m 1884, when the present leader of the Opposition sought a dissolution, .that we who were then m opposition did not put any obstacle m hiß way, but rather facilitated the action, and generously granted supplies, wbioh the Opposition are now desirous of with holding. I think it is wise, if they re fuse to grant the Government their reasonable request for four months 1 sup plios, that they should be forced to go to the country under the present Kepresenta tion Act I promise, if they throw any obstacle m the way of granting the reasonable request of the Government, that when tho Representation Bill comes down — that is, if it comes down with any amendments — 1, with no fewer than a dozen others, will throw obstruction— Hon Members.— Oh, oh ! Mr Speaker.-— The honorable member has no right to threatenlthe House m that way. \ Mr Ivess.— l-did not mean it exactly as a threat. I meant to say that, if the Op position will not grant the reasonable request of the Government, if the Representation Bill does come down they oannot expect us to facilitate its passage through the House- I am very anxious to sea the representation of this colony adjusted, but, if honorable gentlemen are desiroHs of throwing obstacles m the way of granting supplies, they must blame themselves if any conse quences follow. The honor able^ member for Auckland East has drawn a picture of the crushing effect which Ihe tariff will have on the working-man of New Zea land. He said, that every man, woman and child contributed no less a sum than £10 a year to the revenue or that that amount is extracted from the pockets of the working men of New Zealand. Assuming that each working man hais eight children, which would bring the family up to ten, that would mean that the contribution of the working- man would be no less a sum than £100. I think that is a fallacy, on the faco of it. . I think this is hardly the time, perhaps, to diecuss the pros and cona of the policy on which the Government has been defeated .^ That is a matter on which the country will have to determine, Tind it would be foolibh m the extreme to deal with it now, because a verdiot of condemnation has been pronounced, and if I were to reiterate all the statements whioh have been made I shou'd be only wasting the time oE the House, because I assume that every mem ber of the House is naturally anxious to get before his constituents with a view to placing his views before them. It is Baid that the Government have not formulated a policy. I hold that the policy which the Government has formulated is a very distinct one ; and, although it has been condemned by the Opposition, I fail to see that they have indi cated m what direction they would improve the administration of the colony. The honorable member for Auckland East had ample opportunity of carrying out the retrenchment policy which he advocated this evening. He had, I think, as fair n -triatTiß~anyuublic rnan--aoul<LrfiaaQnablJL expect m this colony ; but, although on every occasion ho. pronounced m favor of certain reforms, when he was replaced m office, with a strong majority at his back, he failed to give evidence of a desire to bring about those reforms. I fail to see that the present Opposition when is power carried out the retrenchment which they now so strongly advocate. They had as fair a turn of office as any set of men could reasonably hope for m this colony ; they occupied the Government benches for a period pf five years m the best times the colony might fairly enjoy ; and, in stead of 8no wing earnestness for letreneh rnont, I think they pursued a policy rather of extravagance. I recollect sitting m this House when Mr Swanson brought m a resolution recommending the Govern ment to retrench by a sum of £50,000 At that time the present leader of the Opposition was Premier, and he rose m his place and said it was impossible, and that, if the members desirous of sup porting that motion were really m earnest, he would request them to take tho Go vermneat seats, and the Government would vacate them. Now what a change is seen ! We have many honorable members ad vocating a reduction to the extent ef £200,000. I believe there is ample room for a reduction m the expenditure m this country, and the country is determined to force it upon the present Government. No doubt, as some honorable member remarked to-night, there haß been a great exodus of our population to the Australian colonies. That is due to the depression m this colony, lhat is recognised, I think, by both sides pf the Houße. and tbe Government is attempting the best thing possible to get at the root of the evil by assisting local industries, which can reasonably be expected to oreate employ mont for our turplus labour, because m the absence of that reasonable ohcourage ment, I feel sure that our people, who have been attracted here at considerable expense, will find their way to Victoria and elsewhere where there is profitable employment. lam quite certain that the mass of the pepple recognise the fact that the time has arrived fpr the encourage ment of local industries, »od the reason able encouragement whioh is proponed m the new tariff will -be recognised as an instalment of their just rights. I feel ,aert&in that there is a growing tendency m the colony tp promote Buch a departure. It was only three short months ago that I visited Melbourne, and I bad occasion to make a comparison between New Zealand i and Victoria. There I found flourishing manufactories of all descriptions ; thou sands of men were thus employed ; there was a contented population. 1 failed to hear the cry of " the unemployed " raised as we hear it raised here during certain ! seasons of the year, Jt js painful m the extreme m the winter months to bear tho unemployed crying to the Government for assistance, and to see large sums of money expended m unprofitable directions. I feel sure that if the measures of the Government are passed into law we shall see a rapid change, and the people will become contented, and the cry for employ ment will soon pass away,

MIDLAND RAILWAY AND CUSTOMS

.5,., Greymoutk, Juaa 14, It is understood that some difficulty has ariaen between (ha Onafcoms and Audit Department and. the contractors of the Midland Railway aa to paying duty upon certain articles imported by them In con nection with railway construction, anoh bb harness, tools, nails, etc. The Company absolutely refuse tp pay the duty de manded, considering that m terms of their contract everything connected with the railway imported into the colony should be duty free. The matter is still m abey ance, bat it is hoped a satisfactory ar rangement will shortly bo oome to. The Company rely on the terms of their con tract and the assurance of the Agent- General la London,

THE SEVERN TUNNEL.

[bBUTBR'S TELKORAMS—OOPyHiaHT.] London, Jane IS* . The tunnel under the River Severn, between England and South Wales, has been opened. [The telegram printed above/ (says the "Press") ootlfiea the completion of one of the greatest engineering works of modern times. The Aot fot its eonatcao^ tlon m connection wlvh the Great Western ! railway was paesed la 1872. The Idea wu o tannel the bed off the Severn to connect the railway on each side. By October, 1879, seven years afterwards, the Com pany, who had sank five shafts and bored ihree miles to find bat the nature of the ground, were within 130 yards of making their, headings meet under the fiver, when a land spring on the Welsh side war tapped and flooded the workings. Mr Walker, of Westminster, then contracted to finish the task. Aboafc the end of 1880 the water was pamped oat. In Ootobar, 1883, the same land spring broke pat at ft lower level; and poared into the tannel a torrent of 27,000 gallons per minute* This difficulty was overcome, and heavy briokwork stoppings put la to prevent any other . outburst. The tunnel is 7664 yards long. . Tho entrance on the English side, is a outting one mile and a quarter long, and sb much as 60ft deep at the lower end ; and the approach from the Welsh side is about a mile long. It was neoessary to make large seabanks to keep out the high tide as the approaches lie through marsh lands. The tunnel is lined with briok work from 2ft 3in to 2ft thick embedded with mortar of Portland cement. Sir John Hawkshaw was the Engineer-in- Chief . Although the formal opening has only just taken place, the work, whtoh ooit about two millions sterling, has &Ma open and In use for some time. The first coal tc«ln from South Wales ran throng In January, 1886, doing the journey ftoiq' Aberdare to Southampton m about eleven hoars. On September Ist list year the; tuonel wai opened for goods traffio, and it was arranged to run nine Irakis per night eaoh way. To guard against enter* genoles, there were on the spot duplicate sets of pumps capable of discharging twenty-six million gallons per day. xhe tunnel was opened for paesenger traffic without ceremony on December Ist last, and for some time ten trains hare been runniog daily each way. The time oooa* pied m the tunnel is from seven to nine minutes. The tunnel is ventilated by means of a Gaibal fan, whtoh oandliohargt 24,000 feet of air per tulnata J

THE MARKETS.

[rKUIBB's lELEGE4MB— OOFPaiQfn:.] London, Jane 13. Consols are #fth lower, xoifg. New Zealand inscribed stock remains at gg t The wheat market shows a declining tendency, owing to the fine weather recently experienced, which has mate rially improved the prospects of the English harvest. At the wool sales to-day 8700 bates we.re offered. The market was steady but the demand not v active. • 1 Melbourne., Jane 14, The Manager of the National Mort gage Agency Company reports as fol lows of the local markets :-— Wheat, 3s lid to 4s, depressed ; barley, 4s 9J to 5s 66, quieter but steady; oats, feed sorts, '2s 9d to 2s iid, prices barley maintained ; oats, milling sorts* 25 iid to 3s, rather weaker; New

Zealand^oats^jundet . bond, as. to., as. .ad, weeek.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rEUTEB's TBLEGRAMB— COPYRIGHT.]

THE BULGARIAN THRONE.

London, June 13. It is stated that the Bulgarian Gov ernment has nominated Duke Ferdi nand of Coburg for the throne. The Sultan has approved. The Sobraoje is summoned to, meet on July 3rd.

MR GLADSTONE EXPLAINS.

Mr Gladstone publishes a letter it? which he says that he never encourage^ obstruction m the House of Commons* but, on the other hand, had endeavored to assist the Government, who had shown great incompetence m ths management of Parliamentary duties.

THE TARIFF.

Lieutenant-Colonel Srookfield has given notice m the Commons of ft motion approving of freetfade m the abstract) but declaring that the Aitqe has arrived when important fiscal reform should be made.

RUSSIAN ACTIVITY.

The Russians have been discovered surveying m Borneo, and sketching the defences of Singapore,

CRICKET CENTENARY.

The centenary cricket festival is ta be commenced at Lord's on Saturday,

EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

There is stronger objection taken to the Egyptian Convention m, Turkey than at first was supposed. The Porte demands the right to alone restore GrderfoEgypt*

THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

BsitZiHr, June 19* The health of the Emperor William is improving, and to-day he was able to leave his bed for a short time.

THE AFGHAN TROUBLE.

Caioctta, Jane 13. Advices from Simla report ihit at Cabul fears are entertained that the Ameer's Ghilzat regiments are waver ing m their allegiance to Abdur rahman.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbutbr's tbleoeams— copyright.]

(Received June 15, noon.)

N.S.W. PARLIAMENT.

Sydney, June 15.

Mr Dibbs has given notice of jnotion m the Legislative Assembly condemning the arbitrary action of the Premier iv prohibiting the use of the theatres on Sundays. Sir H. Farkes has given notice of motion to place on record an expression of the loyalty of Parliament to the Queen. Both motions will be discussed ta-nighj»

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A fall of earth m an excavation m Belmore Park made m connection with the sewage works occurred yesterday and caused the death of two workmen.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNK 16, 1887



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Wanted. WANTED TO LET a Six-roomed Houao m Cox street. Every con- venience. Apply office of this paper. TTT ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS W MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street/next Poat Office. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool ¥am, reduced to 2a 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Obr is Alcorn's, Dissolution Sa^ ' WANTED Known— Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price dnrinj; sale. Obr and *lcorn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just stnrted, tho last but least m prices. — tf. C. Segehs, Molford House WASTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, "Boots, &c. — H. C, Segers, MeJford House. ri T ANTED to clear nut— Boys' Tweed W Snits, fiomSs 61. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloobn's. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. fr&ve Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement inthis issue. WANTED known — I have jtut opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Bruah- waro.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tancrod Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED "KNOWN— Eest quality Pluehes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4&d, Double Width Sheetiug. 9£d, Children^ Cnehmore and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is 6d dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin Is.— H. C. Segers, Mel- ford House. __^ TirA >TED KNOWN— Thit the An- W niversary services of the ABhbur- ton Baptist Church Sunday School will be preached on SUNDAY next, Morning and Evening, by Pasto»* J. W. Sawle, m the new Schoolroom, Peter Street. Tea Meeting m connection with tbe above services on TUESDAY next, m the same place at 6 p.m., to be followed by Public Meeting, Recitations, Singing, &c, by scholar* and friends. Tee, Is, 6 121 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING; MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her frends, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dreßa and Mnntle making JUatest Style and Fit Guaranteed. Address — Burnett street East. 5 63



Mr Beikely, Cbristchurch Mr \i. Harrison, Fernsido Mr Lee, Christchurch Mr GagT, Ferry Road Mr John Nairn, Ellesmere Mr Atkinson, Christchurch Mr Beiton, Brookside Mr Hewinson, Fondaltown Mr Oharlr b Dawson, Harwell Rsv Mr Bond, Lvttolton Mr Shirlaw. Sydenham Mr Boyle, Ellesmere Mr Rogin, Greenpark Mr E. Cook.Springßton Mr M. Forbes, Tai Tapu Mr Greaves. Line -la Mr H. Shnfftr, Lincoln Mr Rudder, lai Tapu Mr James K-mber, Greenpark Mr John Wills, Prebbleton Mr Limerick, Tat Tapu . Mr Tanner, Tai Tapa Mr Wright, Lincola Mr Spencer, Do Mr Forest, Kaiapoi Mr Richards Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshall. Do Mr James Ward, Do Mr Abbott, senr., at- Albans -Mr Abbott jaur.. Do Mr D. Patchett, The Btyx Mr Ram Lemon, Doylestcn Mr Wnshbourne, Dunsandel Mr McLean, Green park • tor W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G. Swainc, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleston Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Corinor Mr Trott, Epringßton Mr Harvoy, Kahlua MrTTcrrjck, Grfloapark Mr Qctaife, Halsivall MrMoffat, Halswell Mr Walker, Donsandel Mr Clifford, Kiliacby Mr Peter Drummond, Rakaia . Mr Deal, Halswell Mr Prebble, Prebbleton Mr Wickß, Bornham Mr Lochhead, Dunsandel Mr T. Bhean, Tai Tapu Mr G-. Man gin, Greendale Mr James liudl Mr James Brown, Dunsandel Mr McMillan, King Street, tydenham Mr Wills, Papanui Mr Enßther, Burntrm Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drappcr, Her- ford Street Mr Jack on, Su-nyeide Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Syde^ham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths . Puning House, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Cashel Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mrs Wood, Hereford Street Mrs Myro», £outh Belt Mr Sincl'ir, Springston Mr Gammnck, Springston Mr McCleod, Dunsandel Mr Irvine, Dunsandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Me In tyre, Killinehy School Const 4 bio Meyrellen,, St. Albanß Mr Robt, Fleming, Port Lavy Mr Cha3, Taylor, Brookside Mr John Barrett, Lceston Mr Admore, St. Albans Mrs Woodward, Heathcote ■ Mrs Comerford, Prcbbieton Mrs Button, Lichfield Street Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldiue Mr Waghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mrs G. T. Cooper, Croyke Street] Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amborley Mr James Low, btyx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydonham Mra Hinea, Samncr Road Mr Gco. Hart, " Press " Mr T. W. Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street Mrs Ailing fcon-Leestcn 1 Mrs Garland, Wellington Mrs J. P. Coopor, 132 Victoria Street Mrs Candy, Halswell Mrs Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. Uix. Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia Mrs Goldsmith, Irwell Mrs H. Overton, Irwell Mrs Fnrza, Dunsandel Mrs Lowry, Killinchy Mr» Sanderson, Killinohy — r— Mrs StaokhouserKillinch*. — - ■-—• .-" . Mrs Bpence, JEuJinohy Mrs Walker, Selwyn Mra R McGregor, Solwyn Mm A. Cunningham, Dunsandel Mrs Geo. Bhcat, Dunsandel Mrs Keily, Springston Mrs Wm. Sheat, Greendalo Mr Baxter, Sonthbridgo Mr H. Pannett, Spiingston Mr John Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Jlr Pinlerer, Irwell Mr Thorns Yarr, Greenpark Mr Humphries, Butcher, Kaiapoi Mr W. Bur nip, Hotel, Kaiapoi Mr Eckersley, Kaiapoi Mr R« Chapman, Fernside, Rangiora And 719 others, I. FERE I MAW, BOLE AGENT ASHBURTON TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR i rHB :NBW GOODS FOB THFi WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OFENED OUT The ok is THE LABQEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. Ihouoandß of Men's and Boys Snits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealarjd Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings iv great variety Bats, comprising every new sty)* qrorn Oliiltiron's Jersey Buits, Childrvj Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jogatta and White Shirt* Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli I Bag* Phe celobrntod WERTHEIM SL*VINti • MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CL(XEING FACTOR**, East St&kbt. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT iND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbari. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Fanning Implementp, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly iv Yards on view for f a'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country bb required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, arid the boßi'neßß of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In> surance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL U&SI ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA} ALFKED EABRJSOff,



FEBRIMAN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. ■YTTHAT THE^DFAN SAYS:- --- (Copy of Testimonial ) Tbe Dcoiery, ! hriEtchurcl), May Brd, 1887. I have mnch pleaf are m i tatirg fbat one of Messrs G. Barrel! and Co.a Patent Washing Machine's has been m nso m my house for two months and a half, nnd gives entire pntisfac- tion. HENRY JACOBS, Dean cf Chiistchtirch. THE DOCTOR ENDORSES. In reply to yonr card, we find the Wnsher a most useful nnd labor-caving machine- There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is nil yon claim for it, nnd cur women folks would not bo without it. Even a delicate female c>-n Co a large washing m ha"f a riay. I cannot fpeak tco hkhlv of it. Mi>B Dn HIOKEY. • TflF FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Fenir.cn, At hburton. Lent fcir, — In reply to yonr rcqnrst re Messrs Barrel, and Co. s Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests mo to state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect eucceea. The work that usually takeß frotc eight to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hourß and a half. The work is done well, vritb Y«y little labor.— Yonre respect- fßllr, S.S. OH ATM AN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. goafield, June Ist, 1887; Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbu>ton. Sir, — I have much pleasure m stating that Barrell's Stenm Family Wcphing Machine has given us complete satisfaction, Tho machine 1b especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it s^ves much labor and expense.— l remoin, Ac, W. H. HERBEUT. THE MECHANIC SEES. | AeKbtuton, Jane 4th, 1887. . J Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time n sceptic ps reßardß the capabilities of your Washing Mncbincß. I am row theroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. Iho cOßßtiuction of the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— Yours faithfully, JAME3 KEIR. THE LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 18S7. Mr Ferriman, The Wosber I got from you leaves my clothes a beautiful white color, ia fact they are mnch whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mks ISEVILL. | And each member of the human family that can jottees one join, and tend np one nbivcrßitf shout ot praiße, O pi»i«e Feniman'B Marvellous Washpr". Listen, lißtcn, can't yon hear the evening chorus from tho undesigned echcing how their work is done. Bead the following list of names:-* Mrs Herbert, Seofield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collißon, Seafield Mr D. Robs, Lanriston Mr G T. Marriott, Ashbnrton Mr T. Olaridge, Ashbnrton Mr W. Gbarlton, ABhburton Mr Bradbury, ABhburton Mr H* Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Nowlands Mr E, ihomaß, Wakanni Mr A..Frißby, ABhburton Forks Mr &>. Chapman, Willowby MrG Or'co, Willowby Mr J. WUlwrtne, WilWby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr C. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr, William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnßtono, Trevorton Mr Char- ea Ward, ABhburton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, Aehburton > Mr Andrew Dawson, Wa* erton Mr Jolm Small, Wheatstono Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, ABhburton Mr T. TJ. Jones, Aehburton Mr'Rejcraft, Raknii Mr Sntton, Melliven Mr Maginnia, Methven Mr L V. Andrewes, Aehb'irion Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Silcock, Ash burton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsoy Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, liakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mra JSevill, ABhburton Mr J. Doyle, Buapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temnka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mrß. Baker, Ashburton Mrs Hellene, ABhburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashburton Mr P. Weldon, ABhburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßac, Alford Forest Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrao Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mcthvei Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr J. Keir, Aehlurton Mr Wills, Springsbcn Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albatß M/ Arthur Parnell, Gis borne Mr G. Brown, Cbri tchurch . Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Ape, St. Albnns Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.U.R ,'Weslporb Mr Patrick, Christchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Alaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monßon. Ohtietcburca Mr Harlcy, Opawa Mr McLaren. Eanksido Mr Orr, Woolaton • Mr Wittee,Tai Tapa Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, Orriatchnrch Mr Dyer, Otita Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Albans Mrs Popo, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hale?, Chrißtchurch Mr Bcdden, Christchurch Mr Collins, Avormide Mr MaTtan, Rangiora " Mrß Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Papons, Kaikoura Mr Cheyne, Akaroa Mr W. H. TwiggH, Cunstchmch Mr Cliambeilain, Elleemcre Mr Woodham, Woolston Mr North, Christchnrch Mr R. A. Gill, Svetenham Mr B. J. Lane, Chrißtchurch Sargcant Hallctt, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Sonthbridge Mr Hickmont, Chrutchurch Mr John Cmss, Sydi nham Mr Moore, Christchnrch Mr Tho'nton, Cfirist church Mr Thomas Niramo, Springfield M'esrs Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr Bndd T Sydonnam Mr John Boas, Ciookf;itso Mr Osbornp, Tai Tapu Mm Allen, Dnnsaudcl Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Inverorgill Mrs Uedwortb, Christchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingßland „ Mr Panoett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia . Rev Mr Philips, Burn him Mr Roundtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson., Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapa Mr O. J. Iczef, Cbristohurch Mr Mackintosh, Ohriatchurch, Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Bcanlan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mrs Stewart, Linwood Mr Rwsell, Sydenham Mr Jacobßon, Akaroa Mr T. S. -Mannering, Fernsid© Mr Anson, Wainui Mr H. Black, Rnkaia Mr Woodberry, Sonthbzidge Mr Pannel, Chrißtchnrch Mrs 8t Dean, Ohrißtchurch 'Mr Thomas, Sydenbam Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wileon, Dunsandol V«y Rev Jacobs, Dean of Ohrifltchnroh Mr ri. Duffield, Christchurch Mr G. Jackson, Ohristchnroh Mr Harrow, Bydenham MrAdcsck, Cbristchuich Mr McGill, Ferry Road Mr Or Burnt?. Addington Mrs Peter Wulo, Greinpaik Mr Dellow. Greenpark Mcs Cox. Fendaltown MttLJudeay, Lyttgten



Public Notices. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY LIMITED. "\TOTIOE Is hereby given that any Poroon jA| Lighting Street Lamps, other than ' the Servants of the Gbs Company, will bo *j prosecuted, and a Reward of ONE POUND istffored to any Person givißg Information which shall lead to the con- viction. By order, J. WARD. Secretary. (UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF LIEUT-COLONEL BAILEY.) ___ i fi RAND MILITARY and Fancy Drew. ll B»H, FRIDAY, 24h Inst. Tickets ban be obtained from tbe Officers of both Corps, Sergt. -Major Scolt. Oolor-Sor. goants McDonald and Keir, Privates .Hepburn, CurtU, Hicks, Nokes and Stew&rt. Prices of Tickets— Gentleman's, 7s 6d j Lady's, 2a G J ; doable, 10j. A. J. MULLER, Lieut., Secretary. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and £\n lung woiyi m ehesp. One gallon ■officiant for 160 sheep. Price, 17s 63 for one gallon ; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FORD, Baling. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for ABhburton. AGENTS WANTED. 4t279 WHICH IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AJND EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME People Live to Eat, and eomo Eat to Live. Which is best ?■ To live we must eat, and haviDg settled this, it becomes an important question what to eat, qb on the wholesomencßS of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H. Zander and Co.'s and tbe Bread Co.'s, where you will find the above, afco PORK PDfiS, BBAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' OBEEKB, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMB AND BACON, all his own make and curing ; also FRUITS of all descriptions. HffRBAL BEER from own Factory, Confeotionery, &c. TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Vieitom 5 104 IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY, MOBTEN'S BUILDINGS, GHRISTCHURCF 4 THE IMPERIAL TEAS^are having a Tremendous Sale m Chriatchurch heighbourhood . They are imported direct from tho finest Tea Plantations m INDIA, CHINA & CEYLON, And are of the very choicest quality. JUBILEE GIFT, VALUE £10 10s. A COUPON is given with lib of TEA Sold, which gives the Purchaser » chance of winning our Handsome and Valuable JUBILEE GIFT, Which will be drawn for on SATURDAY, tins 6th August, and result published m. Christ church Papers immediately after. These Grand Teas are sold by Mb D McFablane , Ashburton Mr Wm. Baylis Aehburton Mr Wm. Cox ... ... Rakaia Mb Jas, Patterson ... Chertsey PRICES : 2s, 2s 6d, 3s and 3s 6d per 1b ; also, m 5, 10, 12 and 201 b tins. COUPONS will be given with Tins also; that is 5 Coupons will go with a 51b Tin, 10 with a 101 b Tin, 12 with a 121 b Tin, but with quantities over 121 b Coupons will not be given. Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. t BEG to anootiDco that I have SOLD THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK or TIMBEE AND TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restdl, TIMBER AND GBNEBAI MEECHANTS/ TO WHOM I CAN EECOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS^ And those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE.