RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trusb Abrivr at Abhburton- From Christ eburoh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (exprnßß), 1.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. Prom Timaru,,. --10.46 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.87 ja. (express). From Mount Somers, 10 5 Tiatnb Lbavb Absburtos— For Christ* Ohuroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Halls dose at the AahbortonPoit Offioe f ollowf :—

For Ohrlstehuroh and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m. , and 6 p.m. , dally. For Ofcertseyßakala, &o. t at 10.30 a.m qnA 5 p.m. dally. For IhiJiedtn,Tlnwald, Winslow, Oolditream. Rangttata, Orarl, "Wincnester, «nd Geraidihe, at 10 ».m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 km. and 4.30 p. m ally, for Timarn and South,! at 10 a. «., and

80 p.m., dally. * For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10. 80 •>.m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tnrdaya, at 6. 30 a. m. For afonnt Somers, dally at 4.30 p. m For Mayfield and Kuapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aahton, Waterton and Longbeaoh, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes tays, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m. ; >

Maila arrive «t the^ Ashburton Pob ffloo—

j/rom Ohrlstthuroh and Rakala at 10.16 m., 4.86 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOherteey &c. at 10.15 c and ,85 p.m. av'.y. From Da t^din *ad intermediate places 6.3* ">.nv daily, I torn Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p S.SOp.m dally. From Qreenatreet and Aahbnrton Forks, Wednesday* und at 4.45 p.m.

Fran Wakanul, Flgin, Renview, Bea fiald and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thuradays, and Saturdays, at 5 pm. f,y*a Mount Sunups, '.'.ally at 10.5 m.

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed aeftdayt and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily . . From Rowlands, on Tuesday* and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thun> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1887. TRADE WITH THE UNITED STATES.

The " Australasian and South Ameri can," m publishing extracts from a letter written by Sir Robert Stout to the Premier of Canada on the subject of the desirableness of the extension of commerce between the Dominion and New Zealandi takes occasion to urge upon the Government and people of the United States the advantages of cultivating closer commercial relations with this colony. That journal says :— 11 It should be the object of the United States — and they can really afford New Zealand a much better market for its produce than Canada probably ever will — to improve on their present con dition m this respect. At present we are buying kauri through both English and German houses ; why not purchase direct from New Zealand, even if we have to ship via London ? By reducing our present absurd tariff on wool, which we now import m manufactuted state from England or Germany,gor through English houses, we should be a better customer to New Zealand for the unmanufactured article, and the proposition to take their trade away from us would then meet with no response from New Zealand merchants, however warmly British officials might advocate it. A little more liberality on the part of our government with regard to the remuneration of New Zealand steamers that are now carrying mails to and from the United States without adequate remuneration from our side, would also be appreciated, while the encouragement of a steamship line between Boston or New York and New Zealand and Australasian ports would work wonders m promoting rtciprocal trade between the United States and the enterprising colony. As it is, however, the commercial relations between this country and New Zealand are altogether too decidedly m our favor, as Sir Robert Stout very properly remarks; and while, m our opinion, New Zealand would profit little, if any, by transferring her present trade from the United States to British North America, it behoves us to bring the commercial balance up to somewhere near equality limit. To effect this result our merchants should earnestly strive, and m their efforts they are fairly entitled to such support as the nation, represented m Congress, can give them by wise legislation on the .tariff and shipping laws." These remarks will be read with much interest and satisfaction, as if only such views as these are permitted to prevail, the result must be the early removal of those restrictions which at present practically close the ports of America against New Zealand wool, and thus deprive our wool-growers of one of the best markets m the world.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The once Commissioners of Property Tax v. Brown, for the reoovery of rates levied under the District Railway Purchasing Act, and whioh was to have been heard at Rakaia to-day, has been settled out of Court. As there were a number of oases hinging on this one, it Beems probable that they too will be settled without coming into Court.

We are requested to call the special attention of those who are looking out for a desirable farm property to the opportunity which ooonrs on Saturday, when Mrßullook will submit, on account of-Mr E. Monson, his farm o! .182 aor«s on the Winohmore Road. Particulars will be found m bh advertisement *n this issue.

La Franoe declares that it has authentic information that Germany, Italy, and Spain, have formed an alliance against Franoe, and that ex-Marsfaal Bazaine is among the prime worero, Tbootoryia Qredjtri at frig,

To-morrow being Good Friday, there will be divine servioe m St. Stephen's Ohuroh at 11 o'olook m the morning, and at 7 o'clook m the evening. Collections will be made on behalf of the Sunday School. There will be also a children's service at 3 p.m., the collection at whioh will be for the sick and needy.

The installation of Worshipful Master and the investiture of officers of the South Bakaia Lodge, 1857, E.G., took place m the Masonic Hall, Bakaia, last evening. There was a large attendance of visiting brethren, many lodges being represented, Ashburton especially turning up m strong foroe. The ceremony was conducted by D.D.G.M. Bro Deamer, assisted by Grand Lodge Officers Bros Hardy, Sandstein, Lyttleton, and Bawtell. The following offioers were inducted into office :— BroL. Oxley, W.M. ; Bro Dixon, 1.P.M.; Bro 0. Hugonin, S.W.; Bro W. Midgeley, J.W. ; Bro J. Tomer, S.D. ; Bro H. Childs, J.D. Treasurer, Bro D. G. Holmea j Seoretary, P.M. Bro Hardy ; Bro A. J. Howell, J.G.; and Bro W. Kemble, tyler. Apologies were read from a number of brethren unable to be present. The I musical portion of the ceremony was im pressively rendered by an effioient choir under the leadership of visiting Bro. Kneen, who kindly undertook the duty. After the instal lation an adjournment was made to the refeotory where light refreshment was pro vided, and the following loyal, masonic, and patriotio toasts were duly honored ;—" The Queen and Craft," "H.R.H. the Prinoe of Wales, M.W. Grand Master of England," ••The Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland," "The D.G.M. of Canterbury," " The W.M. Elect," "The 1.P.M.," "Past Masters," "Offioers, Past and Present," "Sister Lodges and Viiiting Brethren, 1 ' " The Ladies," " The Stewards," and " The Tyler's Toaßt." The programme waa varied by musical selections rendered by several ot the brethren visiting and otherwise, and an entereßting and instructive evening was spent.

Mr Ivess addressed a meeting of about forty eleotors of the Wakanui.distriot at the Library Hall, Waterton, last night. Mr A. Dawßon oooupied tha chair. At the close of the address, there being no response to the invitation for questions, Mr W. Moses moved a cordial vote of thanks to Mr Ivgsb for his address, and expressed his entire approval of bis aotions during the period of his member ship, and intimated his intention of support, ing him again. The motion was seconded by Mr Weston, and carried by acclamation* A vote of thanks to theJObainnan olosed the meeting. The looal paper says that on the afternoon

of the 31st ult. a noise, as of an explosion,

drew a crowd of people to the back yard of the Settlers' Hotel, Waipawa. On arriving there the landlord, Mr Moroney, was found standing aghast m front of an empty brandy cask, considerably out about the face. It appears that he had been studying natural eoience, and experimenting whether the vapour m an empty barrel would " go off." He is now satisfied that it will.

Sir Edward Watkins is onoe more pushing his English Channel Tunnel sobeme.

The " Waipawa Mail " says that a settler at Eopua named Cantwell was throwing some sharp etioks of wood over a fence the other day, when one of them oame down upon the head of his eon, a lad, who was stooping down outside. The stick went right through to the brain, and the wound was so serious that the patient had to be removed to the hospital.

More than £600,000, all raised bj voluntary contributions, has been expended on the church of the Saored Heart m Paris.

Messrs Herbert and Fitzgerald, the pro prietors of the Cirous which recently visited Ashburton, have just given a performance m Wellington for the benefit of the Hospital. It is said that during their tour they have handed over more than £14,000 to charities. At Christohuroh, on Wednesday, a little boy was playing m a paddock oft Antigua street, and got too near a horse which was tethered m the paddock, and whiah kicked breaking the ohild's thigh. The little sufferer was taken to the hospital. According to the following information, which is supplied by the " Lyttelton Times,"

the reoent shipment of salmon and trout ova

13 not turning out very satisfactorily :— The whole of the Carpione trout ova, from Lago di Garcia, rooeived at the Aoolimatisation

Gardens have died, but the Bmall percentage

of the ova supposed to bo that of the Rhine salmon, whioh has hatohed out, is doing fairly well. The Tweed salmon are doiDg very well, but the Loch Leven trout ova have not yet hatohed, and doubts are entertained whether a large percentage of them will be saved.

At Eaßter time railway traflio is always largely augmented, and this year will be no exception to the rule. A epeoial train, with the Cavalry on board, passed through here at nooa to-day.

A speoial will arrive at 8 p.m. with Volun teers for Pareora, picking up the Ashburton corps here. An excursion will arrive with passengers for Dunedin at 10.45, and a speoial from Ghrißtohurch will arrive at 12.10 a.m. with Volunteers. An excursion train from Dunedin with passengers will arrive at 5.20 a.m. en. route for Ohristohuroh.

The publio will be glad to lee that the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who have been attracting

immense houses m Cbristehuroh, Wellington, Auokland, Napier, etc, are announoed to appear, for two nights only, at Ashburton, viz., on the 18th and 19th insfe. Their performanoeo aro desoribed aa a musical treat of a very high order, and we advise our leaders not to miss the opportunity. We are requested to add that ohairs will be provided for reserved ticket-holders.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

CEMETERY MANAGEMENT.

70 THE EDITOR.

Sib, — As one of Ihe public of Ashbur— ton, I think your article re Cemetery management is very opportune, and your suggestions good.

Even supposing a person prefers to own the plot which to all intents and purposes becomes so sacred to him, is not the Bum of two guineas excessive, con sidering the land ib given by tho Govern ment? .

Also Ijwould ask, should not the trustees be accountable to those interested, viz., tho public, rather thun to the very last person m the colony likely to be interested ? Has any Governor, at any time, here or elsewhere, ever appointed anyone to inspect such accounts ? It is not that one has any misgiving with regard to such accounts, but surely every thing should be above board for the credit of the Trustees, and to the interest of all concerned.

Hoping that yourself and 'others will farther take this matter m hand, I am, etc., One ok the Public. Ashburton, April 7th, 1887.

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MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Soimrs Road Board was held at Mount Somars on Monday last. Preaent -Messrs Walker (Chairman), Harrison, MoFarlane and Edson. OVBKSKBa's RKFORT. The Overseer's report was read and considered, and tenders were ordered to be called for repairing 4 miles of the Alford Forest and .Ashburton Main road. The Gorge road, near the Deep oreek, and Woolshed oreek was ordered to be repaired. 00RRK8P0NDIN0E. - . Letters were read :—(l) From Govern ment Auditor proposing to audit the Board's books on the 12th or 13th— The Olerkwai ordered to attend —(2) From' Mr Merewether offering to contribute £10 toward work to be done on the Gorge roal near Lake Heron. — It was resolved to accept Mr Merewether's offer.— (3) From Messrs Miles and Co. requesting that Mr Lewis Mo Leigh's name be put on the roll inphcorf W. R. and G. Rhodes. —The Olerlr was ordered to make the alteration, ELECTION. It was resolved that the nomination for the election of retiring members, annual meeting of ratepayers, and the last meet ing of the old Board be held on Monday, May 2nd, and a poll if necessary on Siturdry, May 7th. DECLINED. Mr William MoOlimont Interviewed the Board with respect to road leading to Bedlam Bay. Mr McOlimont declining to contribute, it was resolved that the Board could not undertake the work. ' COTTAQES. The Chairman, Mr Walker, was authored to apply for power to sell the Road Board cottage and portion of re serve oovered by house garden and stable. GUARANTEE The Rate Oollaotoc's guarantee polioy was laid on the table. The Chairman was Instructed to deposit the same with the Board's banker PAYMENTS Acoounts amonnting to £117 16s 41 were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed to Monday, May 2nd.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

[BBUTER's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

London, April 5. The second meeting of the Imperial Conference took place at the Colonial Office to-day. It lasted two hours and a half. The question of the naval de fences of the Australasian Colonies was thoroughly discussed. Each of the Australasian delegates stated his views on the subject, and it was found that a wide difference of opinion existed. N o resolutions were taken.

The discussion was adjourned until April 1 8, to enable the delegates to con- 1 suit their respective Ministries with reference to the proposals made by the Imperial Government. [special to pkess association. ] London, April 5. It is rumored that the delegates are not agreed upon the New Hebrides question, and that the representatives of New South Wales, South Australia and New Zealand are opposed to the views held by Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania.

The " Daily News " points out that while the Conference has no power to legislate, the result of the deliberations must show the future direction which legislation on many important questions will take. Virtually it is the first Council of the Empire, and certainly cannot be the last. The "Times" thinks the Conference full of promise of success.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[ttBTJTBR's IBLEGEAMS— COPYRIGHT.]

A NEW KNIGHT.

London, April 6. In the House of Commons last night, Sir Bernard Samuelson, on the motion for the second reading of the Irish Crimes Bill, moved the rejection of the measure, on the ground that the in crease of disorder m Ireland would endanger the union between that country and Great Britain.

THE QUEEN.

Cannes, April. Her Majesty the Queen left to-day for Aix.

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

London. April 5 Consols are at 102 #. New Zealand S per cent 10-40 loan is 5s higher, ;£ioi 10s. New Zealand inscribed stock is 10s higher, 10s. New Zealand wheat lowest qualities, 33s* best qualities 37s 6d. Australian beef tallow is at 23s 6d, and mutton tallow 25s 6d.

The wool market continues firm.

A USTRALIAN.

[beutee's telegrams— copyright ]

(Received April 7, 12 80 p.m.) PARLIAMENTARY,

Sydney, April 7. The debate on the Budget continued to a late hour last night, when Parlia ment adjourned till Wednesday next for the Easter holidays.

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

The "European Mail" understands that during the current year inoreaßed efforts will he made, not only to develop the frczan meat trade between England and the River Plate, but to plaoa it on a sound commercial footing. Since the first shipment the business has grown enormously, but fortunately it has not proved very remunerative for those en gaged m it ; at any rate the London and River Plate Fresh Meat Company has not turned out the uuocesa that was antici pated; With greater facilities for slaughter* log and ahipping, however, and If care can be exercised regarding the leleotlon of tbe atook. there is every reason to anticipate that the frozen meat industry will prove one of tbe most paying of the numerous industries m connection with tbe River Plate. The total of 1,084,000 oarcasaes, equal to 27.352 torn, was re ceived m London list year.

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT

\ Wellington. April 7. The Minister for Public Works hßs pre pared a draft Bill for a Railway Board on different lines from that bubtnitted two sessions ago, but the Cabinet has not oon- Bidored it yet. Mr Piohardaon will pro bably devote most of his address to his constituents to railway management, and particularly this question of a Board.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Weiungtoh, April 7. N In; theSapreme Court the Crown Pro seoutor said that Orabtree had given up the name of the persons to whom he sold the plate 'stolen from Knowleß*. Enqui ries are being made. The prisoner wae again remanded for sentence till Wednes day.

ALDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The "Lyttelton Times" reports as 'olluwaof Wednesday's market.

There was a considerable falling off m both supplies and attendance and business throughout was wretchedly dull

Oatilb.— The supply of fat cattle was below the average m point of numbers, and was mainly oompoaed of secondary q.alltles. A few well-frd heifers and Bteera sold at the equivalent of l?s 6d per ICO.b ; but fair boat only brought from l6a 6d, and secondary and inferior from 15a downwards. The demand was dull, edpeoially for the indifferent qualities, whioh are m over supply. Fair steer* and heifers, medium weights, sold from £6 to £6 10s; light, and cows, £3 to £5. In the store yard the entries were mostly odd lots, but a few linei of fnirly-o <u ditioaud cattle were among thatn. Good steers, three-years old, sold at (3 6< to £3 17d 6d, heifers of same age £3 U 6 t A hue of yearlings sold at £1 oioh Dairy cows vt the x>&nt olaas contmae to sell well, and up to £9 5a was realised for well-bred, recently oalved cows.

Shbep. — Although the number penned was less than last week's, every fat iheep pen was ag*ln filled, but with a very in different assortment, good linuß of cross bred wethers particularly being conspicu ously absent. The demand was weak, and prices dropped about 6d a head. Prime mutton is not quotable, but fair croßß bred w«thers and maiden ewes sold at lsd per lb middling quality, Id ; and inferior and old sheep at " skin and fat prices. " The best cross-bred wethers sold at 8s ; lighter and ewes, 4s 6d to 7s , merino wethers, prims Id per lb, middling and inferior nominal values. A fair amount of basinets was done m the store sheep depar ment, The principal sales were 266 . cross-bred maiden ewes, two tooth, 4s 6d ; 330 oross-bred wethers, two-tooth, 3i 6d ; 600 cross-bred lambs, 2s ; 330 oroßß bred wethers, two-tooth, 3b 6d ; 310 oross-bred mixed, four-tooths^ 4s 2d ; 190 two-tooth croaa-bred ewes, 4s 4d ; 450 two-tooth mixed crossbred*, 4s ; 120 two-tooth cross-bred wethers, 4s 9d ; 124 four-tooth cross-bred wethers, 5s 9i ; 103 two-tooth cross-bred wethers, 3s 6d ; and for boiling down, 550 merino ewes, Is Id to It 3d ; 600 merino ewes, 1b 4d ; 600 cross-bred ewes, 2a 8d ; and 170 crosß-bred ewes, Is 6d. Fat lambs sold at about recent rates, the top price of the day being 8s for an exceptionally prime lot. Good lines sold at 5s to 6s 6d ; middling, 4s ; stores, 23 to 3s 6 i. Rams sold at 5s to 7b Get for boiling down. lias.— There was abont an average entry, but mostly of nondescript char acter. Nice porkers met with a good demand, and sold from 16a up to 25a each ; heavyweights to 36a 6d . Stores were lower than at resent sales, and fetched from 8s to 16s each, according to description.

THE WAIKATO CIDER FACTORY.

A visit to Jarre tt's older faotory m Cambridge Waat would well repay the trouble to those interested m tfie start ing of a new industry, whiob if carried to a successful iaaae will do maoh to relieve the fralt market, as the growth of app'eayear by year increases, Mr Jarrett has had made a grinding apparatus and preso on the model of the maohinea m use m the older county at home from which he hails. The former is worked by a horse, and oan put. through a ton aod a half of apples per day ready for tbe press. Be has also erected a large build ing where the cider is made, and an ex cavated cellar where, when racked off after the first working, it can be stored away. Mr Jarrett either boys apples f rom the grower aiid makon cider for aale on his own account, or receives apples from fruitgrowers and sends them back the cidnr ready main, fit to store away or ose. finding the casks, If required, at cost price. A sewn Back of apples will, on the average, produce eight gallons of appl* juice, but them ia a waste of about 15 per cent m the fermentation process to be .allowed for, us the oasks should be oon atantly kept filled, not with water, but apple juice, while the waste by the work ing of the l'qaor is going on. Mr Jarrett has noticed a very great difference m thtt cider produced f r -m the various sorts of apples sent him by parries to work up, even though not older apples, aome being far superior to others. Quite a number of orchardistft are haviug cider made for them, seuding the apples and having the casks of older returned m a few weeks ready made — the small charge of 4d per gallon saving a vast amount of trouble, especially to the inexperienced, (corres pondent " Auokland Herald.")

WHAT ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS LIKE.

By far the most interesting contribution to a recent "Century " is the continuation of Abraham Lincoln's life, which is accom panied by many beautiful cuts and fac similes. . There are, for instance, a drawing from a cast of his head, pages from his exercise books, his marriage bond, and specimens from his "field" (survey) book. What sort of a young man the groat President was may be gathered from this short extract :•—

There seemed to be no limit to his popularity nor to his aptitudes, m the opinion of his admirers He was con tinually called on to serve m the most incongruous capacities. Old residents say he was the best judge at a horserace the country afforded; he was occasionally second m a duel of fisticuffs, though be usually contrived to reconcile the adver saries on the turf before any damage was done ; he was the arbiter on all contro verted points of literature, science, or woodcraft His native tact and humour were invaluable m his work as a peace* maker, nnd his enormous physical strength, which he always used with a magnanimity rare among giants, placed his off- hand decrees beyond the reach of oontemptuotiß question. He composed differences among friends and equals with good-natured raillery, but he was as rough as need be when his wrath was roused by meanness and cruelty. We hardly know whether to credit Borne of tho stories, apparently well at tested by living witnesses, of hia prodigious mua cular powers. He m said to have lift*- j at Butledgo'a mill, a box oE stones* we i«l' ing over half a ton. It is also rela \. ed fa he could raise a barrel o* xvhiak from thft ground and drink from the bung j but the narrator adds Vuat he never swallowed tho whisky..

SIR J. YOGEL AT CHRISTCHURCH

Chbistohuboh, April 6. Sir Julius Yogel addressed bis oonsti* tuents tonight m the Oddfellows' Hall, which was crowded. After saying that the colony had sustained an immense loss m the deaths of Meßsrs Macandrew and Bradshaw, he referred to the mea* euros, passed last session. The Govern* rnent Loans to Local Bodies Aot was exceedingly useful. It was to some extent spoiled by the Upper House In sisting that there should be' a majority 7, of all votes exeroisable. An endeavor would be made to get that altered next session. He explained why he. bad nofc. voted for the Representation Bill "last session. There was not time to pass it, and itoould only have been passed with the support of the Opposition, who; - would h^ve insisted on altering it mated* \ Ally. He «*ould do his best to have It passed this session. It would be brought /„<>■• before the House somewhat modified. Ha hoped that the results of the year would prove better . than might be ex~ peoted from the deficit m the Oojtomt and Railway revenue. Government, had constantly occupied themselves m re* trenching expanditure. He did not lefl that any great reduotion could be made] m the expenditure on Defenoeand Edu* ..•■• aatlon. He did not think that a reduc* : tion shoald bb made m the honorariums >f members, , Borrowing should not allip*, gether oaase, and should be regulated according to the fluctuations of revenue. There was likely to be considerable curtailment of borrowing. It would be the duty of Government to push on railways m hand. He thought there. would. be considerable hesitation about beginning'./^V uew railways, but for Certain purposes,' ■■■'*' howeeer, borrowing could net oeaie, suoh tv as for the purposes of settlement, road:" making, telegraph construction, purchase' of Native lands,, and loans to looal ' >"' bodies The rail wayo already construotsd wtfre a vast benefit to the colony. Ho ' ' oouvdered he publio bad saved fully one and a ha f time* the whole gross : receipts for the carriage of goods by haviDg the use of the railways, Uhf 5 ; • ' railway charges were not so high as--' r hay would be if revenue purposes were the first object. He did not think the dbuntrf-" would approve of »he railways being handed over to commissioners as In Via* t irla. He was of opinion it was too late ro substitute a land tax for a property u\x The mortgagees were m effect-, already paying the tax on the money they' borrowed as the mortgagees added $ per cent, iotereat to cover the risk of; pro* : periy tax He thought the general deilre • ..* to bring the publio expenditure within the revenue did great credit to the pnhtlo opinion of the colony. ' Mr Ballahca'a" Bill, though enabling portions of large "" ea^tes to be opened for settlement, did not involve the question of the national* isatlon of the land, which he considered

was impoisible to carry out. The Mid land Railway contract was well oonoelved. It was not yet signed, but he, thought they were awaiting Mr Brodie Hoare'fc arrival m England, and that It Boon would be executed, The interests of the. colony were amply protected, arid th» expense of unnecessary surveys would be* saved. He concluded {by saying that be had indicated Boffloiently * tbat the measures most demanding consideration were the Representation Bill, a Bill to smooth the working of the Government Loans to Local Bodies, a Bill to promote settlement, and some measures relating to cimlnal laws. The condition of th'S finances should be thoroughly considered, the nature of taxation reviewed, and the expenditure of the country adjusted to Itt v

revenue,

ASHBURTON R.M. COURT.

The following is nummary of Un business transacted during the quarter ended March 81 ; — Number of Bittings of the Coatfc ..• 46 Number of such sittings presided over by the Resident Magistrate 17 Number presided over by Justices ... 29 Number of oases heard under £20 ... 61 Number of oases over £20 and undei £50 ... ... ... ... g Number of oases over £50 and up wards , , ... — '■.. ..4. Number of oivil and judgment sum . mouses issued during the quartet 137 Number of oivil and judgment sum monses served by bailiff of Court at distances not more than two miles from the Oo art-house 68 Number served by bailiff of Court at distances exceeding two miles 78 Number of distress warrants exeouted by bailiff of Court, not exoeed ing two miles from Oourthouse 11 Nnmber of distress warrants exeouted by bailiff of Court, exceeding two miles from Courthouse ... tl( 8 Number of commitments executed by bailiff of Court, not exceeding 'twnmfleß from Oonrthouse ..• nil* Numbr of warrants of commitment exeouted by bailiff ot ■ Court, ex ceeding two miles from Court house ,„ Totat number of criminal cases dis posed of 164 £ c. d. Amosnt : of civil fees paid m ; • ; "tamps ... 123 10 Q Amount of criminal fees paid : m Bt*mps ... 1 ... ... 16 14 0 Amount of criminal fines paid m stamps ... ... 41 0 0

LORD WOLSELEY ON VOLUN TEERS.

At the annual distribution of prizes to the members or the 2nd Votanteer Batta« Hon ttoyal Fusilears, at London on January 19, Lord Wolseley s*id he had always been one of those who believed that the Volunteer force was oapable In tirtaa of war of rendering great services to the array, and he was convlnoed that not only could they supply the army with: almost efficient postal corps, as they had' already done, bat could furnish them with police, signallers, telegraphists, and hospital men; and In' that way oould enable them to put a much greater nnmber of regular soldier* into the field than they were new able to do. He hoped that when the new regu- Jationsj framed by the Committee over which Lord Harris presided, came Into force they would be found acceptable to the Volnnfceer force generally, and by the people of the country. He did not believe that the people quite appreciated what the Volunteer force did for the oountry. but he thought that the army f ally an* predated It. The days when the army thought that the Volunteer force wai of no use had gone by. They knew now that it had done Incalculable good. When be first entered the army It was very unpo pular, but at the present moment the army was popular throughout Great Britain, and they bad to thank the volunteers for many of the advantages which at the present moment they enpyed. The volunteers had not only added to the military strength of the country, but they had donft an enormous amount of good from, im educational point of view. The* 1 at( j brought to bear upon old-fashioned' ideal of warfare new views, and ~ man * y oi t j, e srraat ; changes m tactic* aad evolutions which they had seen m reO ent years had f und their origin iQ the Volunteer move ment. A P* eat many men ot hlB o j oth were m T'; vor o f universal service. £Lo waa Jally alive to the advantuge* of onl- Tersal sorvice, but at the same time he was quite aware that before it came there must be oorae fearful, national disaster— whloh God forbid !— to render it neses* sury. . But iv the meantime many of the advantajjea of nnlvorsal service were belnjf gained by the Volunteer movement, whldk w«s a great national education to th« peop'o, n t only physio illy, but ai a meant of licaloating liabita of order, tidiness, oleaaliness, diaoipliae and obsdleaQe tq ord«r|,— (Ohesw» **

THE ABHBPBTON fIUABPIAN, THUBSDAY, APEIL 7, 1887



Holloway'b Pills. — Important for the deli- cate.— lt is diffioalt to determine whioh is the more trying to the human constitution, the damp, cold days of autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winds of spring. Through- out the seasons good health may be main* tamed by occasional doaeß of Holloway's Pill, whioh purify tho blood and aot as wholesome stimulants to the skin, stomaob, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This oelebrated medioine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore andoheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience. No family Bhould be without a supply of Hollo- way's Pills and Ointment as by a' timely recourse to them the firßt erring function. m»*s be reolaimed, suffering may Igfrwod, anij



Biliousness, drowsiness, jaundice, and rheu- matism, Hop Bitters remove easily, if those Wade by Amerjgag Co, See



__ j Wanted. ' W* ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS ' \\ MEEOU, Dressmaker, has Re- ; moved from Burnett street to premises m ' Cameron street, next Post Office. 1 — — ! \\ ANTED a REWARD for the Ash- , W burton Clnb. Applications, with ; references enclosed, to be m Wednesday, April 15. Particulars of duties, &c , from the President. T^UBNITUBE— To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street. Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds 1 cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Oouobee, £1 ss. Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at seoond-hand price. 804 WANTED to SELL, HACK ; good jumper ; ridden m the Hunt last season ; broken to baddle and harness ; 6 years old. ADy trial given. Apply, F % Fbhrima*. 4 00 W' ANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on h»nd. For partioulais Bee our advertisements m this paper. TUfONSTER PUMPKIN PRIZES.— [Jj_ First Price value £3; second, £2; third, £1 10a ; fourth, £1 ; fifth, 16a 6d. And 150 others from 2s to 12s 6d. Dress~ making on the premises. — H. 0. Seckrs, Melford House. WANTED known — The Marvellous Steam Washing Depot will be Open on Saturday next, not wit standing the Holidays— F.Febriman. 4+53 MONSTER PUMPKIN PRIZES.-155 Prizes to be given to the 155 nearest Guesses of the number of matured Seeds m the Monster Pumpkin now on view m Sealt Bros, window, adjoining our Clothing Shop. — H. 0. Segers, Melford Hoaso. WANTED known— l have just opened np a nseful assortment of home- hold Orookery, Ironmongery and Brusb- ware.— James McGregor, Grocer, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. ICONSTBR PUMPKIN PRfZES. Every 111 Purchaser to the value of 5s will be entitled to One Guess. Purchasers to the value of 20s Four Guesses. Prizes now oq view m tho window. — E. 0. Segbrs, Melford Heuse. GOOD FRIDAY. EEIDAY NEXT, Bth INSTANT, being GOOD FRIDAY, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN NOT BE PUBLISHED On that day.



f CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous 1 persons are substituting my Label for their own on an inferior article of HERBAL SEEK The publio are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times ! and haying increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic ! Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of If 3d PEK DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted. T.HOULT Moore street, Ashburton 2 146 ' HOESE COVEES, HORSE COVERS. I J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ABBBURTON, AND AT TINWALD. I HAVE determined to give better value m HORSE COVE K K than any other m the trade to Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of s superior make for Coveis I h»ve also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERY, per b.b. Tainui; from the best JLnglhh manufacturers which I am prepared to sell at prioea not to be beaten. 1 have m Stook every description of Saddlery to select from Cash Customer? liberally dealt with. Highest Cash Price for Hone Hair. The" old motto — Tjje B«st ib jut fyiAnw, 34105



A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PBIOi7 4b. ANEW DTBOOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Bead and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the bead after being bald for years. None genuine without the trade mark rod signature-- JOHN HFCKMAN, To be obtained at all Chemists. PROTECTION AND PB/.FIT Two Things mobtl let. 7 he certainty of Protection to a man's DKBIRABLE iv Life family m case of his early death ; and Insurance are— f 2nd. The certainty of I Profit to himself it' he j lives to old age. These are combined m the Tontine and Five Year Dividend Policies of the NEW YOEK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Life Insurance Agents and others are invited to apply for detailed explanations of these Plans, COMPANY PURELY MUTUAL. Cash Afisete, Fourteen Millions. Snrpluji over aU Liabilities, according to Government Standard, Three Millions. I Annual Income, nearly Four Millions. L. V. DE-BOROUGH, ■ District Agent fob Canterbury. Inglis' Buildings; Christchurch. H. ZANDER & CO.. Looap Aomrc, Aessmw,



• Business JSotice3. | „, , Victoria .House. I TcJ Confeeqnflnce of l'eqnis i te Alte ations to : which v*ill afford greater JL feciliti' a for oonductii g onr rapidly ; increasing business} it has been found necessary to Greatly Redqce our Stock within the next few weeks. .;. I targe and liberal Redactions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same ac early bb convenient to enable the (Sift Dintribntion to be satisfactorily closed. " tJ DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, OLOTHIERg, Ac* Bast and Tancred streets, Aehburtbo. . ALBERT EOBERTS 18 A. OABH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce, Offers STORAGE FACEITDSS on &iitageons Terms. " lt , Has for Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEy, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizeß). BEBD WHEAT, OAIS, BARLEY, CLOVERS, CCCESICIQ, BYIGEA RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST TS. THE MARKET. DIPPING "SEASON! 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN Dip" (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. fpRESE DIPS used together m equal proportions g«ve the highest satisfaction last I Season, as is evidenced by cumeroas Teatimonlals whloh can be seen at the Agents. The Glycerine Dip is the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and tbe Lincoln Dip is tbe most durable m the Wool, and will keep sheep clean longer than any ctber yet known. The two Dips used together make n ptrfeot Dip, and keep any ordinary flook of sheep clean tbe whole season. They combine highly nutritions >nd stimulating properties, as veil as la* ting qualities. They are certain killers -of Ticks, their eggs ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasites Infesting the skins of Sheep. For very tansy and filthy longwool 'flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is reoom- mended, being the most lasMng m its effects. Testimonials prove tbat m every instance sheep dipped In the mixture have come m a shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasite*, «nd the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully glossy. '.> ' ' ' ' PRICE— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3;.10« PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH. H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASBBURTON W. PATCHING TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Gardcn|Linei. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas !kept m stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6xß t024 x 30 always m stock.. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended 'to* W- PATCHING, ( 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ABHBORTON. MBS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lang, Hamfstead. 146 mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PJLLS FOR FEMALES quiokly correct ail irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms no pre- /alent with the sex. Boxes 23 l£d and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. » repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Homes. Beware of Imitations. MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Sadndebb' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &o. Ladies' and -Children's Pinafores and Aprons, Ac, &c, 9624 OATJTION TO POACHERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks, I hereby give notice that anyone found so doing will be prosecuted ; and further, tba a reward or £20 will be paid to any person who will give each information as jhall lead to the conviction of such offenders, DONALD MoLEAN, 11*36 Lagmhor ; TRY KIRKPATKICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the freßh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'B JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which munt be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRIOK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and Bee that yon get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrlok's New Season . am is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and bas our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' en the label. S. Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTJFACTTJEEES,