RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbains Abbivb at Ashburton — From Christ church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timarn, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ,m. (oxpreßß). From Mount Somers, 10,5 a.m Tbainb Leave Ashbobton — For Christ* ohnroh nnd North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., •nd 5.37 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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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual tea meeting of the Asbburton Presbyterian Church will be held this year on May 10th m the Oddfellows' Hall, the . change of date from August (as m former years) was made some two months ago, as it was found that the season of the year m August being frequently wet, militated against the buccbss of this very popular meeting. It ia hoped that the change made will prove advantageous^ and that this year's meeting will be fully as successful aa any of i those m the past. < The justly famous drama of Bob Eoy Maogregor is to be reproduced on the two race nights, April 21st and 22nd next, under the auspioes of the Ashburton Caledonian Society, and with this object the drama has been m active rehearsal for some time past. It has been found necessary to alter tbe caste of characters, whioh is now a powerful and able one, judging from the manner m whioh the company acquitted themselves at a , rehearsal oonduoted on Tuesday evening last. Since the last representation some matters of detail havo been improved upon, and these will give greater brilliancy to the scenic effects, and m addition the choruses have been materially strengthened. Taken altogether the forthcoming representation of Kob Eoy will equal, if not eolipae the former pourtrayal of episodes m the life and oharaoter of he whom tradition informs us was " Scotland's fear and Scotland's pride, Rob Roy Macgregor O." The mioroacope reveals that there arc more than 4000 muscles m a caterpillar, and that the eye of a drone contains 1000 mirrors. There are spiders as small as a grain of sand; and they spin a thread so fine that it would require 400 of them to equal the size of a single hair. In a leoture delivered by Miss Ada Campbell m Hokitika, she stated that the Chinese have medical benefit societies, the members of whioh only pay their doctors while they are well, stopping contributions the moment any of their household ia taken ill. This helps their medioal men to bear m mind that pre vention is better than cure, and to lose no time m setting his patient on hia legs again. From the Salvation Army " War Cry " we learn that General Booth has recently received a legacy of £4000 left him by a Mr W. Lee, of Barton, Hereford, lately deceased. A point was raised as to the legality of the de ceased's will, and the oase was for some time before Mr Justice North, who ordered the money to be paid as willed. Keating's Cough Lozenges cure coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at 1 bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They oon , tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by . all Chemists, m Tins, Is l£d, and 2s 9d eaoh i

-—♦ I Mr W. Burton has been appointed steward o! the Asbburton Club. At a meeting of members of St. Stephen's Ohuroh last night, the Rev E. A. Scott m the chair, it was decided to hold a " Grand Jubilee Concert" on May 24tb, Queen's birthday; the first part to consist of , Mozart's " Twelfth Mass," and the second of Handel's Tc Deun. Mr H. Gates was ap pointed conductor, and it was stated that assistance from many quarters had been pre mised. It is very probable that the Orchestral Society will assist. The extreme lengths to which an habitual . drinker will go to procure drink are pro verbial, and a caso m point occurred only yesterday. A man sauntered into the police Btation m the morning and represented him i Belf to be bo hard up that the Sergeant gave him a job to do, and aa the applicant said he was entirely without money he was advanced 10s to procure some materials for the work he had given him. Ho marched off, not to do his work, but lo different hotels and pro ceeded to get drunk, the liquor, of course? being purchased with the money which had boen lent to him for quite another purpose. The tippler's Nvife and family were entirely, or almost entirely, without food of any kind, there not being, so we are informed, a morsel of bread m the house, and while the man was enjoying himself after his own fashion, the police managed to get wind of the state of affairs, with the result that before long the ■, individual who had obtained money at the 3 'police station found himself incarcerated m the lock-up there. As a prohibition order waa issued against him this morning, it is to be hoped he will m future find fewer opportu nities of gratifying his taste for liquor. At tho B.M. Oourt this morning, before Mr H. Friedlander, J.P., and Major Steward, J.P., David Wilson, who, a few days ago, had been convicted of drunkenness, was again brought up and fined 20s and costs with the alternative of three days imprisonment. A man who had not been before the Court for ) some years was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness and a prohibition order was issued against him. The annual harvest thanksgiving service m connection with St. Stephen's Church will be held to-morrow (Friday). The preacher will be the Eev J. Chaffers-Weloh, incumbent of Fendalton, Christohuroh. A new anthem, by Dr Stainer, will be sung. The collection will be for the building debt sinking fund. On Tuesday evening the Boselle Bros.' Surprise Party of variety artists gave a per -1 formanoe m the Methven Schoolroom to a | fair audience, considering the inclemency of the weather. The programme waa gone through to the evident satisfaction of those present, the most noteworthy items being the posturing on the carpet by Harry, Ted, and Arthur Roselle and the American clog and sand jig by F. Peat. During the'interval the Manager announced that the Company in tended to return to Methven m about sis weeks' time with an entire change of pro gramme. We understand that it is the intention of the Boselle Bros, to visit all the country districts during the winter, and we hope they will receive the support their enterprise deserves. The ratepayers of the Mount Hutt Licensing District having failed to eleot a committee for the ensuing year, the following gentlemen have been appointed by the Government: — Messrs J. Jackßon, W. McMillan, J. Hibbs, D. Cameron, and D. Quinn. The firßt meet ing was held at the Boad Board office, Methven, at noon yesterday, the only business transacted was the election of Mr McMillan as chairman for the ensuing year. Mr D. T. Todd, hitherto a pupil teacher at Tinwald Sohool, has, we learn, received the appointment of assistant master at South bridge. We congratulate Mr Todd (who is a son of Mr David Todd, of Chertsey) upon his

MAIL NOTICES.

Halls olose at the Aahburton Post Office follows: — For Ohrlfltohnrch and North at 6 a.m 6.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. dally. For Dunedin,Tinwald, WJnalow, Hindß, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Gernldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 km. and 4.30 p.m •lly. /Tor Timaro and South,! at 10 a.m., and 80 p.m., dally. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 fcXB. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somerß, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon lays and Thursiaya, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeaoh, 4,30 p.m. daily. For Fiemington, on Mondays, Wedues lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlanda, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m. Malls arrive at the,, Aahburton Post ffioe— Jvom. Ohrlstohuroh and Rakaia at 10.15 m.. 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey && at 10.15 « and ,35 p. m. flUily. From D.\nedin *ad intermediate places 5.3? %m' daily. tie rota Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5.50 p.m daily. From Gfreenstreet and Aahburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6p. m. Prom Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 ■ m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed oasdayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Fiemington on Tuesdays, Thurb days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

, « We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents!

THE TINWALD SCHOOL REPORT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Aa the report of the Tinwald School has appeared m the " Guardian," '_ will you oblige by inaerting the explana tion forwarded to the Committee m reply ' to their enquiry at to the unsatisfactory • Datura of the report, i I am, etc., , George QrAßTanaiAiN, Headmaster Tinwald School. The Chairman, ' School Committee, Tinwald. Sib, — Jn compliance with your request, > I beg to Bubmit the following explana -1 tionß respecting the report furnished by . Mr Hogben:— On taking charge of the sohool m April last, th-3 pupil teacher ' expressed a wiah that he might be allowed 1 to take the work of the upper classes, 1 with tbe exception of aolence and einglng, h aa by bo doing he would get. more a practice m the subjects reqaired for hla f own examinations. Members of the c Committee 6xpreaaod the same opinion, 3 and no one raised the slightest objection. Having extmined eaoh olaßa m succes* 3 alou, I came to the conclusion tbat the 1 111 and II classes were the most back -3 ward and the most unruly. I therefore . decided to toka those claesea myself, and arranged the time-table so aa to give weekly lsßßnnß m Bcienca to Classes VI r V. IV, and 111, and m einsjing to Classes , VI, V, IV, 111, and H. The pupil 1 teacher waa present during the science ! lesaon, and waa thui able to revise the 3 work of the classes m his charge, and to teat them at the examination. The children m the 111 Class were not given r an opportunity of showing what tuey had r learned from the science lesßons, O.i 3 referring to laßt year's report, I found that the 111 Clasß waa weak m geography i and arithmetic, and tbat the reading was given bo hurriedly as to oauße frequent ' blundering. I therefore gave special I attention to these subjects, but failed to E raise them to a fair standard, with the , exception of geography. The fallnre m ! these, and m some other sulj;ota la due, m a great measure, to the irregularity on the part of the children, many of them having been absent from fifty to two hundred times aa shown by the enclosed , liat. The failure In writing, however, is due to a higher standard being required this year than formerly.' As regards the failure of the I( Class, I must say that this olasa never had the slightest chance, owing to irregnlar attendance. Out of the ten presented for Standard 11, but one had attended more than two-thirds of thepoaaible number of times, whila six attended leas than two third s, and three Uss than half. Yours respectfully, George QcJAKTfIRMAiN:, Headmaster Tinwald Sohool,

A TINY TOURIST

9. Hearirtg of so many prosperous Maater toniana being about to leave Wellington by the s 8, Knikoura on a pleasure trip to Great Britain, a boy of nine years the other day quietly withdrew the contents of hia moneybox, hid hla beat clothes m Bunny 'a bush, then went and dressed himself, walked to Cart3rton, and took train for Empire City en route for London. Hia anxious parents, says the " Wairarapa Star," ootißulted the police, and the latter getting on hia trail succeeded m spoiling hia excursion, and there la a prospect that the breach m the family circle will soon be healed.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOX DETECTIVE PURPOSES.

«. Mr W. J. Lancaster has just patented a clever apparatus to b« ueed for detective purposes or ordinary portrait photography. The apparatus is fixed iv a watch case, which opens m the ordinary manner by meaDS of a spring. As ths case opens, a minatare je,aa ia exposed for a mcment, oloeed again, and the thing ia done. The sensitive pktas to be mcd for the camera are mluiitura dry plato 3, and a store of thoße is to be carried by the operator m a specially prepared locket to be hang on the watch chain. Thi3 minature apparatus is add to be welcomed by the detective police. It is stated tint for the sake of experiment, accurate likneßsea were taken of a large number of the persons who mixed m the crowd at the last SooiaUata 1 meetlpg,— Amateur ■photographer,

OUR PARIS LETTER.

(FJROM OTJB PARIS CORRESPONDENT.) Paris, February 15. The following interesting selections ate from the voluminous letter received by ue under the above date from our Parie correspondent : — EQUAL TO VENISON. Gourmetß are perhaps not aware that the fleah of an old donkey that haa died a natural death Is equal to venlaon. So at least a witness, affirmed m the trial of a man at Erreun for fraudulently selling the one for the other. The purchaser of a hauaoh of the animal Bftld — "Although 1 was told that I had eaten donkey for deer I could not believe that I had been deceived. The meat waa excellent and just like venison that I tasted fifteen years ago ." Other wltnesaea affirmed that It had a delicate flavor of venison. The defen dant waa nevertheless sentenced to two > montha' Imprisonment, THE LA^E PRINCE DE WAaRAM. Priuco de Wagram has just died m Paris, aged 77 He waa the son of Barthier, one of Napoleon's great mar shals, and when Peer of France under the Monarchy of July he refused to alt on the trial of Prince Louia Napoleon for the attempted rising at Boulogne. He was a senator under tha Second Empire, and was allied by marriage to the Empress of Austria, Queen of Naples, Counteßß Trani, and Counteau d' Alencon. He married m 1832 a daughter of Count Clary, coualn of the King of Sweden. By this union he had three children. One of his two daughtera became Princess Murat, who reoently died, and the other Countess Guy de Turenne, Hia son Prlnoe Alex ander de Wagram, married Mile Bertha de Rothschild. SCIENIIFIO. M. Paul Vibert has delivered a moßt interesting lecture at the Salle d*s Con ferences m Paris, on the Mawai tribep, m Central Africa. He showed that they are by no means the f erooioua savages generally j supposed, and that travellers may safely penetrate to the very hearb of the countty provided they carry with them a sufficient number of trinkets. Some of the woman of the tribe adorn themielves with gewgaws weighing from 10 to 12 kilos, and enterpriaing travellers who wish to go and come m safety must make up their minds to load some fifty ranks with presents whioh thoy are expeoted to offer as passports from tribe to tribe. Refer ring to South Oran, M. Yibert insisted on the importance of opening up extended railway communications m the interest of trade, and showed that raarahal Bugeaud's idea that the country is only superficially dry and tbat artificial oases may be opened up m all directions has latterly been confirmed. He contended that theae manifest signs of oivillßation will exerolee an important kfluonoa on the nomad tribes, and will at the came time lead to an extroardinary develop ment of European trade. The lecture was one of the moat eloquent and convinc ing ever delivered at the Salle des Con ference. A gold medal has been awarded by the Paris Geographical Society to Mr Joseph Martin for hia exploration m Siberia, across the Stanavoi mountains and m the unknown region between the Lena and the Amoor, spreading over t» period of five years. He haa brought home a valu able collodion illustrating the natural hißtory and productianß of the coantry, whioh will be exhibited at the Tmoadero. He traversed a distance of 1,600 miles through a desert of ice and anovr m whioh there was no trace of human habita tions. M. Martin has promised to give an acoount of hin joarney at the next meeting of the Geographical Society. PRANCE AND THB EGYPTIAN QCJSSTION. M. Soberer, m tha Temps, haa addressed some observations to the French press on the manner m which t'ae Egyptian ques tion has been ao far treated 9 in Franco. On the obj jet to be attained, he remarker, there can De no divergence of views, foe it may be taken for granted that the taßk of Europe ia to protect the Egyptian Government againol revolutionary acts, to preserve order, and to enable the oouutrj to meet ita financial engagements But while all agree on the end the ques tion of the means has never been agitated, and all the clever inventors of schemes, so prolific m projects for solving other problamß, hive never taken this one m hand. France, should not, he .main tain?, confine herEelf to complaining of the pregsnee of the Engliuh m E>ypfc, but should also have an opinion of her own as to the means by which Egypt is to be evaouated. Her duty is not only to wait for tho rasolutiona of England and then criticize them with more or less ill humour and sarcasm, but to nsatat within the measure of her strength. To simply remain on the defensive and clamour at every moment for the evacuation la not a dignified nor a sagacious policy. France should have something to propose In place of the occupation, if she ia not convinced that Egypt, left to herself, will be able to walk alone. The French Government should have a reply ready to two ques* tionß. Wou'd Egypt, aftar the departure of the English be able to preserve order and to fulfil her engagements 1 And, if there is a danger of Egypt relapsing into anarchy what m the opinion of France are the means to avert that danger. He hoB read eloquent declamations on Egyptian affairs, but has never Been any serious attempts to examine m a statesmanlike manner the political difficulties left by the insurrection of Arabi Paaha. Fashion notes. One of the most marked features of the fashions durini? tho present aaaaon Is the almost complete suppression of the train In evening toilettes for young ladies, nor is it obligatory even for elderly wearers, except at the largest of balls or the grandeat of state or official dinnerß. This innovation haa probably beea greatly aided by (he adoption of light and aerial materiala for evening wear. A train m tulle ia not very practicable, and It Is certainly the roverae of durable. The earliest apring bonnets shown are In black lace and jet, lined and trimmed with satin m a brilliant pale green, which I color soema to have replaced the shades of red, that were bo popular last season. Fancy Btrawa are also shown, veiled m old pink or heliotrope gauze, and with a trimming of flowerß or of faille ribbon, corresponding m hue with the tulle or gauzß. The capote ahape is still m favor. A novel way of putting on the strings is to have them start from the centre of the crown, where they are held m place by an ornament m jat or tortoisoahell. Two very original entertainments have recently been given at prominent French houass. One waa a blrd's-head dinner party at whioh e»ch cne of the ladie3 had ler head arranged to represent that of a bird. The moat elegant one we* that of a peacock with the crest represented by an aigrette m diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. The moßt original head waa that of an owl, and the moat taateful that of a turtle dove. The othor entertain ment waa a bezique party, at wh'ch the game w»b not played, but was represented by the guests who were dressed aa a pack of cards, Care had besn taken to have the King and Queen of eaoh suit repre sented by a married couple, bo that uaiformity of costume could be preserved. The queen of hearts waa arrayed m ruby velvet and roae-oolored satin, and the queon of clubs m black velvet and silver tiaauo. t The gueata who personated the common cards of ths pack were dressed, 1 either m black or toarlet, the gentlemen eaoh having the card fastened to a lapel of the coat, while each lady wore hers attached to her coraaue.

THE STORY OF THE JUBILEE SINGERS

(From the "Sydney Mornirg Herald.' Thb history of the Fiak Jubilee Singers, their work and ifca results, as told by Mr J B. T. Marsh m a volume recently pub lished, rivals m Interest the moat absorb ing romance, with this notable difference; that the reader lays down the book not with the sense of gratified amusement, bat with a feeling of deep, sympathy, amazement, and admiration at the wonder ful results, and the raagio power , of oong. The original band was a company of emancipated slaves, who, m 1871, set out with a determinatfon to raiae by their singing 20,000 dollars for the school of which they were students, To persona In Sydney with the fine public Bchoolß, m which the children receive cheap education, the state of the slavea m America before emancipation fa almost incomprehensible. They were by law debarred from acquiring any book learn ing. With greediness, and under immense privations and difficulties, men, women, and children labored to acquire elementary knowledge, and the severest punishment m those early days,— following the triumph of the Northern States,— wa*, to be suspended from school privileges. From the small start made by the American Missionary Association, 17 aoademiaa and normal schools, with 7 chartered institutions for colUgiate and theological eduoation, have been es tablished. So interesting is the account of the educational work, the establishment of the Fisk Jubilee University for freed people, and the progress of the Institution m the 20 years it has now been established, that readers will, it is believed, be glad to know that a condensed history will be pa Bale during the stay of the Jubilee Singare here. There is a touohiag significance m the fact that at Nashville, m the former slave-pen of the city, a pile of rusty hand cuffs and fetters came into possession of tho Bohool authorities, and were sold aa old iron, the mo.ey being spent m Testa ments and spelling bouka. Daring their first year indignities and insults wera frequent; at come hotels they were refused admission because of their colour ; at others they were compelled to take their msals m secret ; their first concerts barely paid expenses, and many a time they had to sing with the faar that their lodging and travelling money would not be paid from the proceeds of their work. The llev Henry Ward Beecher on their arrival at New York took up , their cause, and thenceforth their carea were lightened. Their first successful trip was through ' Connecticut ; m seven days their groeß , receipts exceeded 3,900 dollars. In Newark one hotel keeper, at whose house rooms Lad beoa engaged m advance, \ uirneclthem litcrallyout of their beds when ( he discovered that they were negroes and . not " nipgerß " This indignity bore good , fruit. The City Oounoil, to mark their . sense of the wrong, passed an ordinance,. . opening to the colored people all the pri vileges of the publio sohools. , A aecond campaign began with another t cruel insult, which again was turned to the advantage of the Jubilees. At j Princeton a church ha<^ been tendered [ for their concert : the colored people who f had bought reserved seat tickets were . oonpelled to occupy an out-of-the-way I ootner. Such an indignity, offered In the > House of God, provoked a hot rebuke from their manager, who was stoutly j hisaed for his Bpoeoh. The second , ormpaign a.so produced 20.000 dollars profit. 3 The third campaign was a vmt \o Eng- I; land. Lord Shaftesbuiy was their fclend and the invitations to the first concert were sent m his name. The sncceaa of [ their stoglng was complete, and the , singers had the best fortune throughout . their t»ip The Qaedn, the Duke and # Dachess of Argylo, Dean Stanley, Mr Sama-1 Garney, the Rev. Newman Hall, P Mr George Macdonald, and Mr and Mra c Gladstone, at whose bouse they sane: to , the Prince of Wales, the Grand GWina, and many royal and noble personages &' --3 tended their concerts J&r Spurgeon, too, helped them, much, and wsb himßalf moßt . deeply impressed with their music. } From London theywent to Scotland, sing. } ing m connection with Blessrß Moody aDd P Sankey In the North of England, and, j besides large audienoea, at many placos j they received valuable giftp. Mr John } Croasley, after hearing them at Halifax, t promised them a Bupply of carpets, and j many guve £10 to furnish a room m the 3 Jubilee Hall. Four concerts m Man t Chester produced £1200. Their journey t to Britain resulted la £10,000 -being . raised for Jubilee Hall and many gifts of L apparatne, books, and money for special r purposes. 5 In May, 1875, a second English cam t palgn was planned. The Jubilee Hall , waß too small, and the Livingetooe Mis , Bionary Hall was deemed necessary. The I singer* determined to raise beyond their , ordinary earnings— whioh were needed ; for existing demands of the sohool— the . Bum of £10,000 for its erection; m their , firet year more than a Ihird of the sum . was raised exclosive of the usual conceit '■■ (work. Through the Influence of Mr G. , P. Ittman, of Rotterdam, who heard the , Jubilee Singers m LondoD, a trip to the i Continent wa<* planned, and the grand Cathedrals of the Netherlands were ! thronged to hear the plaintive melodies , sung by thoßO who had be'en Blaves m America ; 10,000 dolUrs profit from that trfp. la October, 1877, they pushed oa to Germany, and had a warm welcome, la Berlin the Cro*n Prince and Princess invltßd them to their new palace, where their singing excited the liveliest admira tion. The songs are of the simplest character. The great charm seems to lie m the vary ing forms of interpretation, and the changing moods, the perfect intonation, and the light and shade with which thjy invest their singing, la a preface to the mus'c, the unique origin, and aoiue of the characteristics are pointed ont. Taoogh they are m reality the simple ecstatic utterances of untutored minds slirred into fervour by the meeting m church or camp, there are none of the cruditieß which shock the musician. The rhythm fs always good, though at times complicated, and of cen distinctly original. Thrae-paet measure or triple time is rarely found ; more than half the melodies follow the national Soottish music, m the fact that m the scale the fourth and seventh tones are omitted ; and aa many maintain the Greek to have been written m a Bi'milar scale, the thoughtful student may well ask if this is not perhap3 the easiest musical alphabet.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, April 13. It ia stated that Me William Hooker, patentee of tho platinum burner for the incandescent light, left Auckland for Sydney and Queensland on the laat trip of the Rlanapouri, A warrant for hiß arrest bad been iaaued by tho Chief Justice hore at the ault of Mr W. J, Hunt, for alleged liability due to that gentleman of £600, being a olaim for damages m connection with the aale of patent rights. Before thia warrant, however, was served, Hooker got away m the steamer aa stated. Dunedint, April 13. The Otago Rugby Union will not aend a team to New South Wales, m reaponao to the invitation of the Sydney Union. Mr Fulton, M B.R. for the Taieri, ad dressed his constituent* at Mosglel thia evening, and received a vote of confidence. A semi-public m&eling was held to-day , to diaouss the desirability of forming a publio park on the Town belt to comme mcr.te the Jubileo. Proceedings were ( adjourned pending a pnblio meeting to he. t ooavened by the Mayo*,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[UEDTEE'S TELEGRAMS — OOFTBIOHT.]

THE MARKETS.

London, April 12. New Zealand wheat, lowfest quali ties, 335 ; best qualities, 37s 6d. Australian beef tallow 23s 6dj mutton I tallow, 25s 6d. '■■'■'■•■ '- J

THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

London, April 13. ' | The British and Russian Govern ments have arrived at an agreement on principle regarding the Russo-Afgban boundary. Russia's claim to the Oxiis has been allowed. She will compen sate the Afghans by a rectification of the frontier. The Anglo-Russian Commission will arrange the details.

THE SPEAKER.

Sir Arthur W. Peel, Speaker of the House of Commons, who was indis posed, has now been able to resume his dmies. . -\ 1: (Received April 14,12 5 p.m.)

DISAPPROVAL

London, April 13. Sir Geo. Trevelyan has addressed ft letter to the papers, m which he ex presses strong disapproval of certain clauses m the Irish Crimes Bill. U-

A VISIT.

Lord Geo, Hamilton, First Lord of the' Admiralty, with a party of delegates to the Imperial Conference, has gone oh a visit to Portsmouth. The party will id spect the dockyards and warships it! course of construction. ti ;

COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

Sir H. Holland, Secretary for the colonies, will give a banquet to the Conference delegates on the 29th inst. The Prince of Wales will be present.

IRISH CRIMES BILL.

TJie debate on the motion for the second reading of the Irish Crimes Bill has been resumed m the House of Commons. : -, I (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.

SIR W. FITZHERBERT.

London, April 13. ! £ir William Fitzherbert, delegate from New Zealand, ai rived m London . to-day.

AN ANTI-BOUNTY SOCIETY.

A British and Colonial Anti-Bounty ■ Society has been formed with the J object of agitatiog for the abolition of j all bounties to mannfacturers.

DIFFERENTIAL DUTIES.

7 The Marquis of Salisbury has cte -3 dined to consider a proposal for a 3 return to Protection m England, but |j has expressed himself well disposed 9 towards the adoption of differential duties m favor of Colonial against . foreign produce.

THE POPE AND NATIONALIST AGITATION.

fc The Irish Bishops have received I instructions from the Pope not to take r part m the Nationalist agitation.

RUSSIAN MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

The "Daily News" announces that M. de Giers has resigned, and will t probably be succeeded by General . Ignatieff. ;■>>>■

OBITUARY.

j News is to hand of the death of the j Rev Mr Powell, Samoan Missionary. j RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN. 3 The news from Afghanistan is pro« ■ ducing a feeling of uneasiness. Many \ reports are current which cannot bo \ relied upon, but the activity of the 1 Russians is well assured. They are repoited to be collecting stores on the - Afghan frontier, with a view to making i a descent upon Herat.

AUSTRALIAN.

I, M , „ L'reutbr's telegbams— copyright.]

FLOODS IN SYDNFY.

\ Sydnkt, April 13 The floods have done much 1 damage m the lower-lyingparts of the city. Owing to the bursting of a sewer, four houses collapsed, the inmates narrowly escaping with their lives.

EARL OF ABERDEEN.

Melbournk, April 13. Earl and Lady Aberdeen returned to Melbourne to-day from Tasmania.

COLONIAL DEFENCES.

Admiral Fairfax conferred with Me Gillies to-day regarding the Victorian defences. He promised that, at an early date, he would return to Mel bourne for the purpose of inspecting the Victorian fortifications.

THE MARKETS.

The Manager of the New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company re ports as follows on the local market : — Wheat is at 3s iod to 3s io^d» steady. Barley, 4s 6d to 5s 6d, quiet. Oats (feed sorts), 2s 7d to 2s iod. The prices of barley are maintained. Oats ("milling sorts), 23 lod to 3s, rather weaker. New Zealand oa?ts under bond are at is nd to 2s 2d, slow of sale. (Received April 14. 2.40 n.ra.)

THE BULLI DISASTER.

Sydney, April 14. A resolution has been passed by Parliament thanking those who under took rescue work after the Bulli colliery explosion.

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

The Railway Management Bill has been introduced and read a first time m the Assembly. It provides the appointment ot a Board of three Com missioners, the chief of whom shall receive a salary of per annum. The Commissioners hold office during good behavior, and will be empowered to make all appointments to the Rail way Department.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1887 M



promotion. For general debility and prostration Hop Bitters (American Co.'s) will do wonder,?. Prove it by trial. See Holloway's Pills.—lmportant for the deli- cate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution, the damp, cold days of autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winda of spring. Through- out the seasons good health may be main- tained by occasional doßes of Holloway's Pill, which purify the blood and act as wholesome Btimulantß to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. Thiß celebrated medioine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience. No family should be without a supply of Hollo- way's Pills and Ointment as by a timely recourse to them the first erring function may be reclaimed, suffering may be spared, and saved



More health, sunshine]and joy m American j Co.'a Hop Bitters than m all other remedies, i Observe <



"Rough; ok Corns." — Ask for Weßfe " Rough on Corns." Quick relief, aompteta permanent cure. Come, wari, bhaiong At ohemis's and druggists. 3 •'.Rough on Itch." — "Rough on Itcb rt cures fikin humors, eruptions, ringworm, tetter. Bait rheum, frosted feet, CbUbltifil lob, ivy poisop, barber's itqb, |



Wanted. WANTED Known. — I/>ST a white SOCKING PIG. Please give m formation to Mr A. Harmson. 4 93 T EDGEUS, Journal;, Cash apa Day JJj Bjokn, Letter and Memorandum Boobn, -Piain and Fancy Stationery — F. M. J nes. XfcT ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Office. WANTED a Situation as Cook on Station. Good baker. Keference if required. Apply Q. P. "Mail" office. -4 86 EVERY person Purchasing 5a worth of Goods will be entitled to one guess (10s two guesses, and so on) as to the number of seeds contained m the Monster Pumpkin, now on view m cur Clothiog Phop, adjo'ning the Drapery.— fl. (J. b'EGEits, Melfotd House, HAVING taken the shop adjoiVng our Drapery, have opened it for Men's Clothing and Boots, &<:. Splendid Assortment of Overcoats, Waterproofs, Oilskins, &c. 155 Pumpkin Frizos to be given away. Apprentices wanted for the dressmaking.— fl. C, Eegbrs, Molford Honae. WANTED known— l have jast opened up a useful aasortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Bruah- ware. — James McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements m th : s paper. MONSTER PUMPKIN PRIZES.— First Prize value £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1 10 3 ; fourth, £1 ; fifth, 15s 6d And 150 others from 2s to 12s 6d. Dress- making on the premises. — H. C. Seoers, Melford House. FURNITURE— To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East Btreet, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than over, Chest of Drawers, £l 5s ; Spring Coucueß, £1 ss. Every other article equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804



CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label fori their own on an inferior article of SSRBAL BEER The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant 1 am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of Is 3d PEU DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted. T, HOULT Moore street, Asbburton 2 146 HOKSE COVERS, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND AT TIN W A LD. I HAVE determined to give better value m HORSE COVERS than any other m the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Coveis I have a'so JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all klndo of SADDLERY, per B. a. Tainui, from the best English manufacturers, which I am prepared to sell at pi ices not to be beateu. I have m Stock every description of Saddlery to eeleofc from. Oußh Customer? liberally dealt with. Highest Cash Price for Horse Hair. The old motto— The Besi is the Iqjeapesi, 3|IQS



Drain Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 inohea— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON j A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer, (Registered). PRICeT 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; fcr removing and preventing Dundruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years. None genuine without the trade mark and signature— JOHN HIOKMAN, _ To be obtained at all Chemists. THRESHING MACEINE OWNERS. A TTENTION is directed to the following A facts :— We are making STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for £12 10s, including fixing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for name price. Cartage extra. The time that it is necessary to stop the machine is from 2 to 3 houra. These Feeders are perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuoun stream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be Beon at work on machines belonging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley Chapman Bros. Thomas Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John stalker JchnMoorhead. F. White, Timaro P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street. Ashburton. 3§42 Sole Agents, I



Business Notices. | Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequisite Alterations .to Premises, which "will afford greater facilities for conducting oar rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly fledflce our Stock within the next few weeks, large and liberal Beductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware GGiff f Coupons are requested to present the same aa early as convenient. to.enable Li.o (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . - DIMANT~& GOE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. DIPPING^&ASON™ 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP/ (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. fT^HESE . DIPS used together In equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction laßt 1. Sea* as la evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can be seen at the Agents. * The Glycerine Dip Ib the best ever Introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip is the most durable m the Wool, and will keep Bheep clean longer than any other yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfect Dip, and keep any ordinary flook of sheep clean the whole aeaßon They combine highly nutritious and stimulating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They are certain killers of Ticks, their eggs j Lice, their ova ; and all parasites Infecting the skins of Sheep. For very louay and filthy longwool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom- mended, being the most lasting m its effects. Testimonials prove that m every instance sheep dipped m the mixture have come m a shearing with perfectly olean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully glossy. P R l O E— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON ALBEET ROBERTS 18 A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms, Has for Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizes). SEED WHEAT, OATS, BAELfcY, CLO\EES, COCKSFOOT, BYEGRA 8 . RAPEJSEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to bo TEE BEST IN THE MAKKET. W. PATCHING. TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla .Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and^Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All mado on the Premises. fiattens and Canvas (kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulina'from 6x8t024 x 30 always m Btock. Oilskin Clothing mado on the Premises. * MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by]) Leiter ob Telegram Promptly AiTENDEn to, W- PATCHING | 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBDRTON. MBS PAULING has BEMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Geebn Lane, Hampstead. 145 mOWLE'S PJSNNY ROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the diatreßsing symptoms bo pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la l£d and la 9d, of all Ohemlats and Patent Medicine Vendors, f repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Oountioß Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholeaalo __JEoußes. Beware of Imitations. MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Sadndbbs' Buildings, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety, Christmas Cards, &c«, &o. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &o-, &c, ' 9624 CAUTION TO POACHEBS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lagmbor Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found bo doing will be prosecuted; and further, tha a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give such information as jhall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD MoLEAN, 11«38 Lagmhor: TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT^IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S j\. 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 fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season -jim is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is Btamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on the Jabel. S, Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTTFACTUKEItS,! iSEIKOK flZ.^