DEATH.

Ireland— On sth March, at Burnett street, Ashburton, Charles Alexander, youngest Bon of A. and M. L Ireland. Aged one year.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1888. CANNED PROVISIONS.

Beading of the immense development of the canned provisions industry m. the United (States naturally gives rise to the reflection that it is quite possible that New Zealand should follow the ex ample set by our go-ahead YaDkee cousins, and might open up a large and profitable trade with Australia, Jndia, and other countries. Writing of the enormous dimensions to which, the canning industry hao attained m America, the " Australasian and South American " of the 3rd nit. supplies Fome very remarkable figures. It says :— 11 »- ew persons outside of those engaged m the production and handling of canned goods have any adequate idea of the ex teut of tjie business as carried on m this country, or of the vyide variety of articles canned or packed. From small beginnings, with a few varieties of meat and fish, this industry has grown to im mense proportions, and now includes among the articles packed almost the entire range of eateables, beginning with the plain solids and taking m the choicest and most toothsome luxuries that grace the table of the mosfc exacting epicure. Indeed, one hardiy needs the services of a cook to provide food suffii cient m variety to satisfy the appetite of tb,e average human .eater. There are corned beef, boiled tongue, baked beans, fish of all kinds, corn m different forms, and a variety of other vegetables, in cluding the ever popular tomato, shell fish of all kinds, squash, pumpkin, and the entire rhoice fruit family, from our universal friend, the apple, to the most delicate »nd luscious of plums and berries, besides canned chicken, turkey, mutton, roast beef, soups, etc. Canned clam chowder is also coming into general use ; the article has not been on the market to any great extent heretofore, but is now being called for and the de mand is increasing. Over 1,000,000,000 cans are used annually by the canners of this dountry, and it is stated that the weight of metal used m their manu facture is about 110,000,000 pounds, casting some 45,000,0G0d015. . . . . . Canned goods have proved an important factor m our export trade, the process of canning having enabled so many American products to be sent m good order all over the world Out of seventy^-four foreign countries to which the United States exported directly m 1886, c»»»ecl goodp wept to jfoty-two, *

wide and generous distribution, which may yet be made wider and larger. Corn ranks foremost m the list of canned goods

put up for home consumption and export, j and Maine is the chief seat of the corn \ , canning industry. The total area of sweet corn planted m the State m 1887 was over 20,000 acres. The total pack is estimated to have been above twenty million cans. . . In addition to corn, however, an immense variety of other goods ere packed m Maine. In the sardine business, as m corn, the State leads, more being packed m Bast port alone than m all the rest of the country. Lima beans are being raised and packed here quite extensively, and command a higher price than those of any other packed m the country. , Apples have . bpen quite an item tor several years past, packed m gallon cans ; this year being a light crop, there was not probably over five to eight thousand cans packed m the State. Squash is very scarce and there has been but little packed ; it is the same all over the country. There was quite a pack of pumpkin. The canning of lobsters m Maine is becoming no inconsiderable rival of that of corn. For instance, twenty of the twenty-six lobster factories of the Portland Packing Company during the last year produced 1,680,000 cans, employing 2500 hands, and mak ing a total sale of about 250,000d015. It required about 8,500,000 lobsters to fill all these cans. ... Clams are packed quite extensively, Scarboro and Deer Island being headquarters for packing ; several thousand dozen are packed each season and sent all over the country. Several factories are doing a good business m canning herring for the South and West ; there being few mackerel, herring are used as a substi tute, and as the prices of herring are much under the prices of mackerel they are gaining favor m the South and West, and thus are opening up a new industry for Maine goods." Here is a long list of articles produced annually m enormous quantities, and for whicl there is an ever-widening market, and we believe that quite as many articles ol consumption could be produced m Ne^i Zealand with equal success. The canned mullet of Auckland has a deservedlj high reputation, and barracouta, oysters crayfish, and other New Zealand fisl could be turned to equally good account Then the tinning of rabbits might itsel be made a large industry, and there an numbers of fruits which grow m abnnd ance and could be readily put up it marketable form. All that is wantec is enterprise, energy, and push and tb< result wo'ild we feel persuadud be tin building up of a large and profitable export trade.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of Direotors of the Caledonian Society takes place at Mr J. O. Duncan's office at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening.

A man named William Leahy, employed it, a threshing maohine, met with a nasty looident last week. His hand was caught m the machinery and badly crushed, one finger being torn off. Leahy was brought into the Hospital where his injuries were attended to. The monthly meeting of the Tinwald District School Committee waa held on Friday evening, March 2nd. Freßent — Messrs J. Caygill (chairman), S. Corrigan, F. Clothier, and W. O'Brian. The minutes of previous meeting were read and oonfirmed. Correspondence from the Board was read and dealt with. The Master's report for the month of February showed that the attend anoa had been as follows :— Boys. 41-2 ; girls | 37-1 ; total, 78-3. Number on the roll— Boys, 53; girls, 50; total, 103— whioh was con sidered fair; He also reported that the Mistress had been indisposed for a week, but had again resumed her duties. Sundry repairs to the Master's house were required whioh the Visiting Committee were authorised to get done. The Chairman reported that the Rev F. Garbett had waited upon him m reference to the day fixed for the treat as it would ol&Bh with the Church Bazaar, when it waa resolved that the resolution fixing Easter Monday be rescinded, and that the treat and public meeting.be held on Good Friday m the Domain Paddook, Lagmhor road, and the publio meeting for parents and friends m the Schoolroom m the evening. The report from the Ladies' Sewing Committee waa presented and accepted with thanks. It waß deoided to award the prizes to the scholars aooording to the Inspector's report. The Chairman and Master were requested to select and purohase books for prizes. The Bum of £4 was voted from the incidental fund to the prize fund m lieu of Secretary's salary. The Caretaker's acoount, £3 12 6d for year's salary, was passed for payment The meeting then adjourned to Saturday March 17th, at eight o'olook. t i L i I r I T i 1 f 3 1 1 B 9 S

No. 14 of Leslie's Parliamentary Portraits to hand contains sketches of Mr Hobbs, the Blue-ribbon member for the Bay of Islands, and Mr Walker, Opposition whip, and member for Ashburton. Both are violent caricatures, but still easily recognisable. The grain season m the South Rakaia distriot has evidently now Btarted m earnest, and threshing is becoming general, judging from the number of drays that were being discharged into Mr Turner's store yesterday morning. It is evident that the majority of farmers are not disposed to accept the current rate for wheat, and so wo may anticipate seeing-tbe-grain BtCpQB again well filled. A meeting of the Committee of the Ash* burton Tradesmen's Racing Club was held at Mr J. C. Duncan's office last night. Applications for the poßt of Secretary to the 'Club were considered, and Mr George Bisset was elected. The date of the race meeting was definitely fixed for May 24th, and a sub committee appointed to draw up a programme and arrange for a course. The Secretary was instructed to inform the various officers ot their eleotion, and to write letters of thanks to Mr Thos. Quill for handicapping and starting at tbe last meeting, and Mr Dunoan, for granting the use of his offioes for the recent business meetings of the Club.

The first meeting ot the Wakanui River Board was held at the Wakanui Road Board Offices on Saturday. Present : Messrs James Brown, S. Brown, T. Olephane, and M. Wilson, Mr Jas. Brown was elected Chairman of the Board. — The Chairman informed the Board that the Road Board had agreed to allow the use of their office for the present, and also that it would be necessary to appoint a person to olassify the land m the district for rating purposes. — It waa resolved to hold a meeting on the 17th instant for the purpose ot appoint ing Buch person. — It was also decided to ask Messrs Fooke and Son their terms for under* taking the offioial duties m connection with the Board.— The Board then adjourned.

Surely if ever there was a little hero, the following incident plaoes ao apprentioe compositor m that light : — A lad named John Whiterod was drowned m a water hale while bathing near Greymouth a few days ago. Ho was 11 years of age. He was seised with oramp, and a younger brother offered to help him, but the drowning lad saida 11 No, I won't, we'll both be drowned. Good bye. Remember me to father and mother," and disappeared.

A young miss, aged 10, whose sister had just become engaged to a pbysioian, was seated at tbe supper table with the family. There h, ad been winarks made and opinions expressed about the M.1)., when tho young miss gave her opinion as follows: — " I think it will be a very good thing for the dootor, as he can now leave his babies with Carrie, and not give them away to strangers."

Baron Nordonskjold having deolined on account of othor engagements to take the command of tbe Australian expedition to the South J?cle, it has been accepted by Sir Allen Young. The expedition will probably not be able to make a start till well on m 1888. ' fn point of equipment of all kinia it will be muoh more powerful than that of Sir James Ross,

The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. Test its eminent power ful effeots m oougha, colds, influenza, etc— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the moßt gratifying testimony. Hih Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates aU over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that nooompany eaoh bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The offioial reports of medical olinica md univer sities, the offioicial communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam — all these are authentic? docui ments, and, as such, not open to doubt, We pdd here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinio of Schultz, M.D., Pro. fessor. etc—." 0.8., 24 years old ; ponges tional abscess on the thigh. Inoisions i 3 made m twp places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the seoretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was retnoued, and on its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extraot. The offensive footer dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and tba patient recovered af<er tbe lapse of several weeks, Jn thia Instance we must not loco sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved tbe patient's life.' -*-

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH KAKvIv— MONDAY

(Before Messrs D. Q Holmes and O. A O. Hardy, Jus iocs ) ILLTBHATING A COW. Mary Ann Saunders v Ma tha Radford, charge of brutally beating a cow at Pnrrhill. — Mr Oiyton appeared for plain tiff and Mr Cuthbertson for defendant.— Defendant pleaded not gu lty — Mary Faundera. the plaintiff, rememb red on January 27'h te ding her cow at ht own gate when Mra Radford oaroe and b >at it severely with a etick thin broom stick) Bhe (defendant) a!ao used very bad language towards her, and threatened to beat her teeth down her neck. - Orosa examined : The cow suffer d mvi hinjury ; had she thought herself strong enough she (witness) would have gone for her aud not allowed it. She did uaa bad language herself sometimes. The cow wai not m the habit of wandering m o'her people's gardens. There was a cut about one and a half inches long. The cow milked blood for some days through the ill treatment. — Edward Saunders, husband of the plaintiff, gave evidenoe He had some tme ago been bound over to keep the peace towards the Radfords He estimated the damage done to the cow at £1. — Patrick OlKeefo gave evidenoe for plaintiff. — For tho defeece, Mr Cufchbert son simply denied the charge ; the trouble arose- through a neighbor's quarrel.— Mrs Radford, defendant, said the cow was constantly wandering about the t >wnship and had been many times iv her gar Jen She had not struck the cow, but only shaken her apron at it. Plaintiff U6ed most disgusting language to her, and also threatened to bum her out— W Rudford also gave evidence. — Before 'giving their decision th Banch heard the following caabs:— : Martha Radford was charged "with uvuitlilvtii^-it-e<yw-on— g»bruary-6th —William Radford was alao charged with a similar offenoa on February 3rd. Tho cases were taken together. — Eliza Soun ders, 12yeai;s of age, gaveevidence, and a nqmber of others, — The Bench were of opinion that the cas e a ehoald never have come into Court. Casoa dismissed, each party to pay their own costs. CIVIL OABE N.Z loan and Meroaotile Agency Co. v J. Santy, claim £3 9s 61; judgment summons —Mr Clayton for ths Company, — Ordered to pay m one month or seven dayB 1 imprisonment.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

A meeting of thia Board was held on Saturday last. Present, — Mensrß M, Bruoo (Chairman), Jas, Brown and Gso. Ooe. CORRESPONDBNOE. From Tt. Meaolem re traction engines. Reoeived. — From County Council stating thatthe Boards In the Oonnty are requested not to remove culverts over water racab without the consent of the Council. — Re ceived — From the same re direct road to Dromore, asking to be aupplied with a tracing of proposed road, Tbe Surveyor stated thia had been complied with — «- From the Publlo Works Jepartment re now road through W. Jamison's, and stating that Mr Ollivler had been ap pointed to hold an enquiry into the oiroamatancea of the case — Fom tbe Colonial Secretary enclosing copy of letter received from Mr Meredith Wilson asking him that the matter of opening up of » new road be pushed on. The Colonial Secretary now asked the Board to state under what statutory provision he oan take action m tbe direotlon deijred by Mr WHoon. 'Vhe Surveyor m&% (!|lreQted to state that the road m question ia the one m which an enquiry 1b" to bo held,— - From Mr Meredith Wilson on the same subject. Mr Wilson to be informed of the proceedings to be taken. — From James Wilion applyiog for gravel In gully. As the reserve waa not vested m the Board they could not grant request. INNJS' B.OAD Mr P. Jnnla watted on the Board and stated the inconvenience he had Buffered through the damming up of the water at tbe Wakanoi mill flooding this road last winter, and he trusted the Board would see that the same was not done thia winter — Mr Innis waa Informed that the Board would see Into the matter at once. sdkvbyob'b rbpobi. Tbe Surveyor's report waa read aa follow — (I) Wilson'a Road The bridge on this road becoming unsafe for traffic we had It taken up and ford made m lieu thereof. Tenders were called for filling m holes on thia road, but the only one reoeived waa considered too high and not accepted, since then we have procured another | tender. (2) Mill Road.— The tuaaooka < have been oleared off thia road between Oophraue's and Stanley roads. (3) Wakanui Townahip Road'— The foot bridge on thia road over the oreek has been widened and made suitable for sheep traffic. (4) Oochrane'a Road.— A ford has been made m lieu of unsafe culvert opposite W. Ooohrane'a. (5) Jamison's Road.— We have been notified by the Commissioner to enquire into the taking of thia road under the Public Works Aot, that he will hold the enquiry on the 15th lost. (6) The maintenance man's diary lies on the table. The report was adopted t BUrTEBXO£ l fl ROAD, Tendera were ordered to be called for metalling this ro»d frqm Stanley road to Christie's road. ooohranb's road. The Surveyors were instructed to in spect this road and call tenders for metal* ling the portion necessary, a sum not .speeding £15 to be expended. RIVER BOARD. ft waa Redded fo a>>w the Board the use of the Road Board's offloe. to hold \ weetlpgi, etc , fop the present, J

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary meeting was held last evening. Present: The Mayor and Oonnclllora Williamson, Tucker, Roberts, Scaly, Hold, Scott, and Thomas. mayor's statement, The Mayor eaid that she debit balance at the BaDk was £1613 4a 7d. The amounts which had baen received sinoa , !a*t meeting were :— Earth 5i ; Horary account, 8a ; Culverts, 12 1 6d [ ; horee sold, £21 j Fire Brigade refund, Upper Aahburton Road Board, £7 123 ; Canter, i bury Fire Inanrance, JE49 19;) ; pipeg sold, £7 9s 9d ; licenses, keroaone. £2 licenses, dog, £3 103 ; water supply, £2; renta reserves, £10 10a; rates 1887, £9 19a 7d ; rates on Govern ment property, £31 10a. Total, £138 15a lOd, The amount of ratea remaining ancsHeoted was £25 19i 6d. — The A88683 --ment Court had held a Bitting since last meeting and a total of £51 had been allowed to objectors leaving the valuation roll at £18,451. No Order la Ooanoil as to the adoption of the Pablo Bodies Powers Aot by the Council had yet been gazatted. CORRESPONDENCE. Letter 3 were read — (1) From Or R, Frledland, resigning his Beat on the Ooancll. — Resignation accepted, and the Clerk Instructed to take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy. (2) Fro en As sistant Railway Engineer asking for quotation for iron pipes. — 1 prioe had been quoted, bat no reply had as yet been received. — Or Roberts wanted to know if the Council had an unlimited supply of pipes. —The Mayor said that he had ascertained that the Engineer had put by 100 lengths for the Council's requirements, but at the same time it would be well for the Works Committee to consider whether it would not be well to Btop the sale of any more pipes, — The Clerk Bald the Engineer had informed him that there were 225 lengths of pipes atlll m stock, over and above tbe number that would be required by the Council. (3) From tho Borough Engineer asking the Council to take into consideration the question of some remone atioo for a great deal of work done by him for the Council, out side tbe proper sphere ef his duties. — After an irregular discussion the muter waß relegated to a committee consisting of the Mayor and Cra Seaty, S. Frledlaoder, Williamson and Thomas. Ora Tucker and Scott voted against the proposal. (4) From the County Council asking for Oouno l'fl share of cost of certain repairs to the Traffic B-idge (5) From Mr T, Bullock enclosing aco mot saleß m con. neotion with sale of horses. (6) from Mr H. W. Jones re Merrywether's Steam Fire Engine, enumerating advantages pos sessed by the firm's eDginea. In proof of hia confidence m the engine he offered to bring one to Ashburton, either for trial or for onrnpetitlon against engine by any other maker. If the engiue was not selected the Oouncil would be pat to no expense whatever. The cost of the engine,' I together with suction hose and 1000 feet delivery hose, was £500. — The Mayor re counted an interview he had with Mr Jones, who is the engineer of the lover cargill Fire Brigade. An important feature the engine possessed was that it could be utilised with equal advantage,-

with Any water supply from 50 gallons to 360 gallons. Many other advantages were claimed for the engine, which it was said other engines did not poseas. — Oa the motion of Or Scaly It was resolved to inform Mr Jones that his letter would be taken into consideration, when the ques tion of procuring a stesm fire eoglue came before the Council, the matter not having been settled as yet. (7) From the Hampatead Town Board stating that an account for expenses incurred at a fire had been deferred till the next meeting of the Board. (8) From Mr J. Tasker offering to rent reserve recently occupied by A. SpHlard, at 5s a week for three years, — Resolved that the offer be ac cepted provided the applicant paid rates, taxes, and. insurance. (9) From Mr T. Sleeman requesting permission, to barn rubbish oa hia section. — Granted, subject to the usual conditions, ENGINEERS' REPORT.

The Engineers reported aa follows : — Hampstead water supply : The Engineer to the County Council has informed us that the plan suggested by the Borough Council of delivering the water has been adopted, and that a sum of £20 will be contributed towards the cost of taking a supply from the Domain reservoir for delivery at the junction of the Wakanul road and the South East Town Bait. We have before reported that it would be necessary to Inoreaae the amount of water taken aoroaa the railway, both on account

of this work and In view of the purchase of a steam fire engine, and If inßtrnoted we will prepare a plan and estimate of cost for your consideration, — With

referenoe t o Ah Kin's application for a water supply from raoe m Winter's ro«d, the Engineers reported that the water was required for a market garden, whloh was contrary to the prinoiple laid down by the Council on o former occasion, — Some

few weeks ago the owner of a seotion m Wills street laid some pipes under the fuotpath adjoining the aeotlon, and by damming the side ohannel led the water into hie gardan, The Engineers gave him verbal notice and aftar a written notfoe to remove the pipes, whloh he refused to do, acting under instructions from the Chairman of the Worka Com mittee, they coDeulted the Borough aolloUor who adviaed laying an Informa tion.

The foregoing report was sen^. m, a fort night ago, bat tho meeting of the 0 'Unell to have been held then lapsed. Another report h<»d smoe been ro:eived as follows ;— Hampstoad Water Supply : The Work 9 Committee went into some details and estimates that are had prepared, but as there had been no formal comrnunica lou from the County Council Qr Town Board full discussion was adjourned — Tamper ing with the Water Supply: The Foreman by our instructions hus removed the pipes that had been placed across the footpath mWi Is street. The question re further action for trespass under the By laws awaits the Council's decision.— Appropriation tor Works, 1888-9 : Tt wH be necessary that an estimate of proposed works, eto, bB drawn up, preparatory to striking a rate for the year. Ah Kin's application was referred to the Works Committee. Some discussion took place m regard tq tampering with the water supply, ft was decided to take no further action m the present case. The Workß Committee were instructed to prepare an estimate of works for the yoay, FII^ES. The Secretary of the Fire Brigade reported that two fires had occurred dqring the month. Accounts for expenses were forwarded. CONDOLENCE. Or Thomas apologised for the absenca of Or Hugo Friedlander. The Mayor said that he had no doubt the Council would be unanimously with him when he expressed big regret at the bereavement their fellow Councillor had undergone. He moved, <' That the deepest sympathies of the Council be conveyed to Cr Hugo Friedlander m hia great Ioob," Cr Williamson seoonded the motion, which was unanimously passed. RATE, It was decided to give notice of the Council's intention to strike a rate, OFFICIALS, After a great deal of discussion a Com mittee was appointed to draw up a schedule of duties for the recently constituted offices of Town Clerk; $nd Engineer,

COMMITTEE?

Pursuant to no'ice Or Thomas moved": "That it be a iule of ihis Council for the future that no Committee bo appointed to bring up reports, containing a majority of the Council, because snch appointment simply means gagging the Council and compelling it to pass whatever recom mendation the said Committee may bring m." Cr Thomas, m speaking to his motion, said that be did not require to point out that any body of councillors strongly interested m carrying any particular matter had only to secure a majority of a large Committee. The recommendations of a Committee were eupposed to be unanimous, and the majority on the Committee it appeared to him were con sidered &b being bound to sink their objections and support the report of the Committee m the Council They were told that large Committees were appointed on account of the information that could be gained, but there might be other reasons as well. Or Scott Beconded the motion, with whloh he entirely egreed. Or Williamson did not think It wise to tie up the Council ip the way proposed by the motion. Cr Thomas had said that the report of a Committee was supposed to be unanimous, but the members who did not agree with the report were quite at liberty to oppose It In the Council. They had had examples of members of a Co tu rn ttee opposing a report and he thought the motion was unnecessary.

Or Roberta would also oppose the motion. His views coincided with those expressed by Or Williamson,

Cr Scaly stated his intention of oppos ing the motion. Very of tenths whole Qouu ell acted as a Committee bat this could not be always the case on acoonnt of the difficulty of securing the attendance of all members. He thought a large Oom mlttee was an advantage rather than otherwise on account of the facilities B' tnauy oounoillora woald have of beootn- Ing thoroughly acquainted With the matter under review. Ie dtd'nt follow that becsuae a councillor was a member of » Committee that he was bound to agree , with the report brought In. Cr Reid expressed similar sentiments. Or Thomas In replying, took exception to what the previous Councillor Bald At a meeting of the Fire Brigade 0 >mmittee,

an a ti < c when, he believed, Ur R

Friedlander was Mayor, fonr of the members of the Committee were for a certain report and he (Or Thomas) was against it. It was then said that It would look better if they were unanimous, but now Or Reid thought that a member was not bound to agree with his colleagues His (Or Thomas' experience during thr time he had been on the C mnoii was tha* a Committee was supposed to be omni mous, and that a minority had to sink it views. That was his experience. He might ba wrong, but if bo he had been Informed wrongly. It had been said that the whole Council sometimes acted io Committee, bat that was not m ordinary Committee . work, but only when they did

n"t wish a particular matter reported. Il

would be better if the Council did under take some Committee work Instead of rele

gating it to a certain section of the Coun cillors 9e did not wish to say nasty things, but public bodies were apt to run m cliques, though he did not say the Council was. Supposing blx Councillors were appointed on a Committee. Four might be foe a certain proceeding and two against ; the minority would have to give way, thus making six m favor of a certain lino of action, a m»j >rlty of the whole Council. T-at was his objection to the present state of things. Cr Reid asked to make an explanation

as his name had been referred to by Or Thomas. Ho did not remember Baying that It looked bad If the Committee were not unanimous, but even if he did, he did not think that Or Thomas should take him as an authority, seeing that he was a young member of the Council, Or Reid ravilic*«*;ffpla{nfld fcha natnrA of the.rHpnri that waa under the consideration of th(> 0 immittee at the time referred to by Or Thomas. The motion was lost, only the mover and seconder voting for it. TIRE BRIGADE.

Or Soott brought np the matter of the site of the Fire Brigade Station. He said that when a fire ocourred the Brigade often had to send to the bell to ascertain the whereabouts of the fire, Hither the bell should be removed to the Bite of the Btatlon or vice verm. Or Williamton moved thai; the matter be referred to the Fira Brigade Committee. He understood that the bell would have been shifted long ago, only that the Brigade were m favor of It remaining where It is. Or Thomas said that If he remembered rightly the reason why the bell was not shifted was because the committee re ported that the removal would ba too oostly, and that a new derriok would be required, Or Reid thought that before the matter was considered by the committee it would be well to know the opinion of the Brigade. Or Soott said that there was only one opinion among the Brigade. The present station was m a hole whereas the former site «vas In the best that oould be ob tained. Or Roberts aßked If It woald do if another bell were set up at the station, leaving the present one where It now is. He did not think a bell woald ba very qoatly. Or Williamson suggested that the diffi culty might; be met by only paying the uiver of an alarm If he went to the Brigade nation after ringing the bell, m order to give information where the fire was.

Or Scaly hoped that the question of site would not he reopened beoauae if it ware it wo ald only brint; about the same diffioalty they had to contend with onoa before He thought that the question of site had been fixed onoe and for all by the C mnoil some Mnia ago. If the bell were the only difficulty then let them do something with It. Or Williamson said that he did not msan that hia motion should be taken as having aoy reference to the cite of the station. Or Thomas Bald that the CoanoU'a finauclea .would not permit of the station being removed. Or Tucker Bald that Qr Soott had stated that the present aita was moat incon venient. If that was bo there was no reason, except perhaps that of expense why tha station should not be removed. Or Wllliamaon'a motion was carried, A CITIO VISIT.

Or Thomas moved that the Mayor and \ Or Scnly visit the Fire Brigade, at the) latter'a next practloe. He said that visits such aa these would result m much benefit* Some time ago the Council deputed two of its member! to attend a Brigade praotioe bat the Oounoillora failed to do bo, and the Brigade felt somewhat sore m consequence. Or Scott said that the Brigade would be glad to see the Councillors at any of the praotlcGß Or Sdaly explained that it was im possible for him to have attended the former praotiae. The motion was !oa K . Or Williamson expressed his pleasure at the result He thought Bach a motion was ridiculous because he was sure the Brigade would be glad to see any of the Councillors at any practice. MISCELLANEOUS. A quantity of other business was transacted, acoounts were passed for [•jment and the Ootmoil adjourned.

ATTACK ON SUAKIM.

SEVERE FIGHTING AND LOSS OF LlFifi. REPULSE OF THE ENEMY. [Per Pbess Association.] Cairo March 3. A large body of Dervishes attacked the troops at Suakim to-day. The fighting, which occupied four hours, was very severe, but eventually the Dervishes retired, leaving hundreds of their number dead on the field. Colonel Tapp and "five men were killed m the engagement, and fourteen others wounded. The gunboats Dolphin and Albicore, which are attached to the Mediterranean Fleet, are shelling the enemy.

THE TRADE CONGRESS.

ANTI-CHINESE RESOLUTIONS. [per press association.] Brisbane, Maroh 5. The Intercolonial Trade Congress have passed further resolutions with reference to the Chinese question, urging that each colony should pass the same laws dealing with the Chinese, and make stringent regulations as to their being permitted m Australia. The Congress considers that a poll tax of ;£xoo should be imposed on all Chinamen entering Australia, and that an annual residence tax of not less than ;£io should also be imposed. A re solution was also passed disapproving of the Government employing any colored labor. The feeling on the Chinese question is so strong m Queensland that it is expected that the next election for Parliament will result m favor of all members who are inclined to expel the Chinese from that colony.

A BANK IN LIQUIDATION.

(PER PREBB ASS )O;A.TIOtf.)

Adelaide, Mtroh 5.

The liquidators of the Town and Country Bank report that? the assets are likely to realise from £120,000 to £130,000, but that it would take an indefinite period to realise them. Of this amount the shareholders might expect to receive about £35,000 if there was judicious management m the winding up. At the meeting with th c liquidators it was elicited that two of the debts owing to the bank were large sums which had been advanced to Mr Mann, Crown Solicitor, and Mr 8. D. Glyde, J.P., who formerly held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank. Both of these gentlemen were appointed liquidators to wind up the affairs of the Bank, and their ap pointment created a storm of indignation and some very strong language was used m the course of a heated discussion. It was, however, pointed out that the appointment was the best arrangement for the shareholders, because had Messrs Mann and Glyde not been selected as liquidators, they would m all probabi lity have assigned their estates, and the amount eventually secured by the) creditors would be less than they would receive under the present appointments. The appointments were confirmed by the shareholders.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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RESIGNATION OF AN M.P.

London, Maroh 3*

Earl March, M.P. for Chichester, has resigned his seat m the House of Commons.

M. PASTEUR'S SCHEME.

London, Maroh 4.

The " British Medical Journal," m an article discussing M. Pasteur's scheme of exterminating rabbits by means of chicken cholera, considers that it would destroy birds, and that insects and snakes would be largely increased.

REJECTED.

In the House ol Commons, Mr Bradlaugb, M.P. for Northampton, moved for the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the conduct of the police m stopping the meetings m Trafalgar Square. After a brief dis cussion tne motion was rejected by a majority of 115.

CONVICT EMIGRATION.

Washington, M*roh 2.

Government are taking steps to stop the organised emigration of German convicts to this country.

FRENCH EMIGRATION.

Paris, March 3.

The Government have been asked to grant assistance m the establishment of an Emigrants' Intelligence Bureau m this city, for the purpose of affording advice, etc.) to French emigrants to the colonies.

M. WILSON.

M. Wilson, who was recently con victed and sentenced to a term of im prisonment on a charge of complicity m disposing of decorations, has ap pealed against the decision of the Court.

AUSTRALIAN.

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NEW SOUTH WALES.

Svdnot. March 5.

At Warialda, a township on Reedy creek, 380 miles north of Sydney, on Saturday, a dispute arose between a man named Merritt and the well-known jockey Osborne, when the former drew a knife and stabbed Osborne. through the heart. No further particulars have reached here.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, March 5. A telegram received from George town states that Chinese leprosy is I spreading among the aboriginals, and efforts are to be made to induce the Government to lake steps to prevent its spreading to the Etheridge.Gold fields. The search party which went out to search for the ship Eastminster and the brigantine Kate, have returned without finding any trace of the missing vessels, except that wreckage believed to have belonged to the former was picked up near Keppel Bay. All hope of the vessels turning _up safely has been abandoned,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1888



THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN. From ana after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be m follows, viz. : — U- PAID IN ADVANCE t Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9a 64 „ Half-year 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by poat, 37s Od IP BOOKED Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30a Od, by post, 43a Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s each. Announcements rf Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the country distriots require to be verified by the signature of the person sending the notice. DIARY. ________________ _____ Sun San Moon Moon ago at March. Kires. Sets. Bices Beta, noonday p.m. p.m. 6 Monday .. 6.47 6.38 11.3 1.8 22 6 Tuesday .. 8.48 6.36 11.54 2.13 23 7 Wednesday.. 5.50 0.34 0.0 3.14 24 n.m. 8 Thursday .. 5.61 G.? 2 0.49 4.7 25 9 Friday.. .. 5.63 630 1.49 4.63 26 10 Saturday ... 5.54 6.28 2.53 5.31 27 11 Sunday .. 8.55 6.26 8,54 6.6 28 . iMoonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old Bhines till about half-past 10 o'olock. The Moon at 8 days old Bhines till nearly o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shinestill morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



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Wanted. WANTED Known—Remember Bapt'st Anniversary Tea and Musical Soiree on Good Friday, 30th March. ~\\ r ANTED Known— Messrs Begg and VV Oo'o. Piano Tuner will be m Aahbarton m a few day a. Orders left with Mr A. Habrkov. _^ ALL our first-class genuine Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc., we are now Belling »c ridiculous prices. Only come and see. — fl. 0. Skgers, Melford flouße. WANTED to Soil— A Firafc-class Piano grand action. Cash or terms very liberal. Apply Hayes and Co. GREAT Bargains!. Everything greatly reduced. Oome and jadge for your- selves.— EL 0. Segehs, Melford Houee. COME one, come all, and our prices will astonish everybody — H. 0. Skgers. WANTED-My customera to know that I have -removed to Saundera 1 Buildings, and that, m addition to mj stock of Groceribß, China, Glaus, and Earthenware, I have opened op a Btrck of new Clothing and Boots, at prices lower than ever Offered m New Zsalard.— Robert Alcobn. 3*lo "lITANTED— Everyone to come and VV see the nicest lot of Glaßß, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbur ton, and the Oheapeet ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers.— Robert Aicobn, Saun- dors' Buildings. 3*ll WANTED Known— To the Ladlee of Ashburton and surrounding districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse is desirous of engagement. Good references can be given. Address — Mkb Hill, Peter Street. Ashburton. 11 18 *a T ANTED KNOWN — Oleograph* VV Scenery, and Catnolic Subject Catholic Cards, good variety m Borapt* Novelties m Penwiperß, Crewel Wools and iSiiks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchei Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c. at Manhibe'B Fancy Repository Saunders' Buildings,



ASHBORTONJIGH SCHOOL! ESTABLISHED 1881. ' Teaching Stabf. Boys' Pcuoot.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A. , University College, London. Girw 1 School.— Miss Saunders, Canter- *bnry College, Obilßtohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both texes have the opportunity of acquiring .the elements of a liberal cdv* o&tion, Thesnbjeo's of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary coarse may be modified to meet special cases, If it? the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. At the Girls School provision h*s been made by the Teaching Staff to give lessons m Music and Painting to Young Ladies no! attending the other Classes m the School, who may desire instruction m thes9 subjects. The Physical Traloing of the Pupila 1b not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the School coarse, The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils under 12 years uf age, £2 2s per term ; over 12 years of a&e, £2 16s per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee or attending music (only). £2 2a ; Dravr- I ng and Painting (only), £1 le per term. For further detailsjgapply to Mr Buchanan. 1*97 T. Bullock. TO LET. 4 ROOMED HOUSE, together with email Stable, m Moore Street. Apply to T. BTTiXOOK. ! TO LET. A COMFORTABLE House, well sitaa- ted, m Cameron Street, presently occupied by Mr Dimsnt. Possession can be given m a week. T. BULLOCK. TItfWALD, TO LET, at a low rental, 4-roomed Cot- tage, with Verandah, fronting Gra- ham's Road. Inspection Invited. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-, HOUSE with Bay Window and Veran- dah, fronting Wakannl Road, T 8. 744, known an W. FJz'a property. Not h wing sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it, small cash deposit, balance bearing interest at 6i p«r cent. T. BULLOCK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff atore. T. BULLO* K. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. OKK —Lot 28, Trevortou, near the &OO» Preabjterlan Manse, contain ing about $-acre, with 3-roomed Bonßf thereon, for sale at the above price Termaif required.— Apply to T. BQLLOOK TO LET at a low rental. — 4-rooaied Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low prico and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, frontil g the Fa tfield Eoad, not far from the County Baleyards. * Apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros. rK7 ANTED fcTO PURCHASE I WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, IttE CORN, EYE GRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN. WANTED TO SELL 1000 BALES CORNS ACKS. WANTED— Onr Farmers and other Clients to note that we are agents for FISON'S Celebrated Fertilizers, The best m the Market. TOMLINSON and HAY WARD'S POWDER DIP GLYCERINE DIP. The best and cheapest m the Market, Prevents contagion for an almost un- limited time ; will not Injure or discolour the wool, bat on the contrary gives it a beautiful appearanoe. It keeps good for any period of time ! easy to mix 1 requiring no hot water and thus saving fuel, con* siderable expense »ud trouble } GOOD NEWS TO GRAINGROWERS. THE WOfcDER OF TBE DAY, MASSEY'S Light 2 -horse Steel Binder. WE have pleasure of intimating our friends and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND for the sale of this wonderful Machine. Wherever the Machine has been tried It has given entire satisfaction and those who attended the trials and Baw the Machine at work expressed themselves highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken fo_r next season's harvest and those m want of Machines will do well to see THE MASSEY BINDER before placing their orders elsewhere. We guarantee every Machine, thai showing that we ourselves have every confidence m the MASSEY LIGHT STEEL. BINDER. SUBAGEJSTB WANTED.



Public Notices Dentistry. MR A UDLEY~"iT MERE WETHER WILL ATTEND DAILY AT 1 JOKES' NEW BUILDING, Rext Somerset Hotel. Teeth Extracted— 2s 6d. Coal. Coal. Coal. TO THRESHiNQ~~MAOHINE PRO- PRIETORS, FARiIERB & OTHERS, HAVING made our arrangements for this Season's COAL SUPPLY on exceptionally favorable terms, wo are m a position to meet the demands of oar Cos outers most liberally, both as to QUALITY and PRICE. < OSDER3 NOW *uEHh£ BOOKED. McCALLUM & CO., ls7i) Coal and Timber Merchants. BTJILDEBS, UNDERTAKERS, dec, Oornsr Wakanni Road and Gass street, (Nbxt Central Hotbl,) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock street 11J1 HAVING purchased from Mr Tait hi Stock and business m Burnet street, I hope the Public and those who have been m the habit of dealing with Mr Tait will continue to do so with me. Everything will be sold at exceedingly low prices. 4. IRELAND, Saddler, Asbbnrton. HAVING disposed of my Business and Goodwill to Mr A. Ireland, I hope that all thosa who have favored me with their patronage will continue to give the tame to Mb Ireland. 2 79 JAMES TAIT. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatic* m the Colonies. Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST JN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never tzae aoy other Brand. Oar Patented " PARAGON BOOT" and » INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Linet for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. So.d by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAHD, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. PAPERHANGINGS ! PAPERHANGINGS !! mHE Undersigned have just opened up J. a splendid assortment PAPERHANGITCS, SCRIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & X LEAD, PAINTS, OILS VARNI&HEB, COLORS D'AYERfc. TURPENTINE &o, * Just landing, a splendid lot of Honse Coal, ex " Hauroto." McCallum & Co., FON. TTMBEB, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERS. I2*lg& Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FOEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwuld \u0084 i, IBs Winslow i, n 35s Binds „ n 16s Baling „ \u0084 17s Promore „ » 16b Chertsey „ „ 16s TEBMB~GABH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Aflhburton retail quantities delivered to Customers* residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. Ail information to be obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHN G. RESTELL,; WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will eellat above rates FOU CASH.