The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1888. LIGHT, AND HIGH PRESSURE WATER.

Mr D. H. Brown is nothing if he is not practical, and the details of his scheme for lighting the Borough and giving us a high pressure water supply are worthy of some consideration. His scheme is feasible enough, but the question of cost will, without doubt, strangle it. However much we might like to see the electric light m full working order here, and however valuable a high pressure water supply might be found, the cost at present yrould deter the Council from adopting the Bcheme. The Council could not do less than thank Mr Brown for bringing before them such a proposal, and the idea of getting the Engineer to lay before the Council an estimate of the cost of such a scheme as Mr Brown suggests is one to be commended. Without working the matter out care fully it could not be said how much the scheme would cost, but once the figures aro before the burgesses a decision can be come to as to whether it is advisable to go on with the project, or let it stand over for an improvement m trade and prices which might encourage the townspeople to give consent to the \ adoption of what is undoubtedly a good idea. Though we might be inclined to disagree with Mr Brown ©n. points of i detail, yet the main idea is worthy of all support. So far as we can see it is a few years ahead of Ashburton, but energy and enterprise are not wanting amongst us, and there is no reason if the scheme were proved to be cheap why it should not be appropriated for the benefit of the citizens,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The harbour works at Qisborne are likely to come to a termination before they are oom pleted. During a recent thunderstorm some of the telephone wires to Manutahi were fired by lightning. • It is possible that the Hon. Mr Larnacb, who is very popular on the West Coast will receive some souvenir from the miners before ha leavea the colony. A " Biza " m a coat is an fndh ; m under wear it is 2 inches ; m a cook, I inch j m a collar, £ inoh ; m a shirt, k inoh : m shoes, l-6th inoh; m pants, 1 fnoh; m gloves, £ inch ; and m hats, £ inoh. Sir Julius Yogel, who arrived at Plymouth on the 19th April, from Now Zealand, has ooine to England, the "World" hoars, on busi ness connected with the Panama Canal, an enterprise which lias hjs hearty support. The steamer Wairarapa, wbjoh left Lyttel ton for Melbourne, took fifty-one draught horse?, fhe Jlauroto, whioh sailed on Saturday, tookj^wentjr-one of the same description. I Should Sir George Grey and Mr Beddon join hands aoross the gulf wbioh divides the cultured cynioal autoorat and the uncultured out-and-out demoorat of Westland, the House, will have a lively time before it. — " Christ* ohurch Telegraph." " l£ospe at pko Fair " is the way a leader on ' the loan is Uead.eS jn Jhfl " Wellington Press." It goes on to say the loan agents made an accurate estimate of Now Zealand's' credit ; when they fixed the minimum of the loan at £96 10s, and not higher. The WellingtongGityJ Council hope m a short time to get |the lighting of the city i done for nothing, as they intend to hire out to the Harbojjr #oard and others incandescent j electric lights at £1 each. This they estimate will bring m over £2000 a-yea*. Captain Fairohild, of theJO. G. S. S. Stella, has a beautiful specimen] of pure aulphur from White Island, and a stalaotite, sft 6in m length, from Eawhia. He Bays there are many more of tbece ptalaotites at that plaoe, of enormous proportions. The North-east Valley Cqunoil being asked j to consider the Chriatohuroh circular re the \ totalisator, came to the conclusion at its last ' meeting thaj the maohipe should not be abolished unless the whole system of betting : can bo done away with. Cheap «'Tuoker."— ln the course of hear ing of a case m the R.M. Court, Tomuka, it transpired that tho cost of a man's board at a threshing mill amounted to 83 per week. For this sum a liberal diet, consisting of bread, meat, vegetables, butter, oaks, and puddings, oould be provided. There would be three regular meals and two *' amokos." As the last mail steamer was just about to oast off from the wharf at Auckland some little excitement was daused by the serving of a spaedy summons upon a passenger named Doßborougb, by a sheriff's officer. A rather lengthy altercation ensued between the two parties, as the gentlemen to wlium the un welcome missive was handed, strenuously contended that the alleged debt, the claim for wbioh he was thus inopportunely called.upon to answer, was not owing by him, and was merely a disputed balanoe of an aooount. Ho bad, howeyer,|t9 s^ooumb to the inexorable decrees of tno law, and 'reluctantly game ashore, bringing his luggage withltfqf, Keatihg'b Cough Lounges' cures Coughs, ABthma, mi JJroDohitis. Medioal testimony states that no other mfidjoine is so effootual m the curepf these .dangerous rnalajjjeo. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bea time on«urea rest. For relieving difficulty ol reathing they are invaluable. They ppnfaip no opium or any violent drug. Bold by all h ipiete, \u tjije Jb ld^- au^ 2s 9d each. ■_. J

The Tongariro takes £16,780 worth of West Coast gold from Lyttelton. 11 Skinning fleas " is the title of a leader m the " Wellington Press " on civil service retrenchment, and it proceeds to dilate on the cruelty of this unworthy treatment of old and faithful servants, men of blameless charaoter, and worthy oitizens and heads of families. The cause of the Melbourne boom is said by the » Age " to be a great influx of English capital. Money is very plentiful now, and the result is that while a few years ago nothing letjs than 8 or 9 per oent. would be looked at k in Melbourne, dow capitalists are glad to invest at 5 per oent. A modest paragraph from the " Wanganui Obroniole" about spapking ohildren caught smoking has been going the rounds of the Press, and like a snowball fit grows by travel ling. Oiher papers are taoking on their opinions to it, and doubtless m time it will develop into a full-grown leader, if the editors will enly keep the ball rolling. One exohange says :— " We are of opinion that the flogging Bhouldalso be extended to those who sell or supply ohildren with tobaooo. The Home correspondent of the '• Dunedin Star " says Lord Buckinghamshire is such a handsome and attraotive man that great surprise was expressed when he returned from his heiress-hunting trip to the Antipodes without having bagged the game. The fact was, I believe, that the noble Earl allowed the objeot of his visit to be a trifle too apparent, and that the Australian bailee laughed at him. "In vain is the net spread m tho Bight of any bird." However, it doeßn't matter now, for the neoessary dollars have been found at Home, and the ancestral seat of the Hampdens will not have to be brought to the hammer; The lady accom panying the money is the daughter of the Hon Duncan Meroer-Simpßon, and a great Sootoh heiress. From the chairman's remarks at the annual meeting of Reuters Telegram Company (Limited), it would appear that the keen com petition between Router's Company and the seceding Australian press is being keenly felt, though the Agency put as good a faoe upon it as they can. Colonel Holland, the ohairman, professed to be satisfied with the result of the struggleso far as prestige is concerned ; but he significantly reminded hi& shareholders that wars, whether between nations or indi vidual opponents cost money. This remark was forcibly brought home to the shareholders when it was intimated that they would have to submit to a diminished dividend. Tfre ohairman proceeded to say that, without venturing to prophesy, he yet hoped that the seoedidg newspapers would eventually see the futility of squandering money m an effort to compete with an organieation whose sole raison d'etre was to supply the press with intelligence more cheaply, and expeditiously than was possible by any separate aotion on the part of individual members of the Fourth Estate. On Sabbath last the Roy A. Blake referred to the life and death of the late Emperor Frederick m the servioes at Tinwald, Fleming ton, and Longbeaoh. The subjeot of discourse waa the Psalm xxiii., especially the words "When I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil." Having referred to the Emperor's exemplary •baracter m the family relationship, the preaoher remarked on his oourage and efficiency as a soldier. When called to the throne he proclaimed his desire to makt the Empire a centre of peaoe, and invoked the help and blessing of God m seeking the prosperity of his country at home and abroad. At the same time he waa suffer ing from a painful and fatal malady, and the fact can be claimed as a triumphant vindioa tion of the Christian faith. The late Emperor exhibited a high moral excellence, which, combined with so much meek and courageous suffering, touched the hearts of men m all lands. The grand qualities seen m him, the supremacy of oonsoienoe, the high sense of duty to God and oountry, the indifference to earthly glory, the love of peaoe, these and others that might be named, combine to make that righteousness which is the fruit of faith m God. He had grace to live well, and he had gr&oo to die, for with the disease that weakened the bodily frame, there was Been to bo the triumph of a noble spirit. Mr Elsasser, the representative of Messrs H. H, Warner and Co., is now m Ashburton. He arrived the beginning of last May from a tour through the Australian oolonios, with the objnot o£- iniioduoing the firm's new prepara tions, among whioh are Warner's Safe Rheu matic Cure, Warner'B Safe Asthma Cure, and Warner's Safe Nervine. The latter ia recom mended as a harmless yet powerful remedy for all irritation of the nerves, with properties ensuring sound and healthful sleep. Tho value of this speoiflo may easily bq appro oiated when we take into consideration the great suffering occasioned by loss of sleep, which m many instances has proved the pre cursor of insanity. If it does not reaqh that limit, it is nevertheless dangerous and shortens life. The Safe Rheumatio Cure has gained a great reputation, and Warner's Safe Asthma Cure suits a multiplicity pf asthtnatic affections. Favored by the high charaoter of Warner's Safe Cure, the firm's great elixir and kidney specific, the new preparations have mot with distinct pucoesa, and their high ourative powers are generally endorsed. Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure and Warner's Safe Pills are now also on sale m town. With a view of bringing these valuable apeoifios into the greatest prominence the representative is mailing and circulating 100,000 pamphlets m this oolony desoriptive of symptoms of health, disease, dietary regimen, with a large number of Btrong and distinguished teptjmonials. Among these is ono of recent date from 'the Eight Qon W. B. Dalley, P.O. ; the Hon George Thorite, ex-Premier of Queensland { Dr Stirling, L.R.G.S.T., etc, the well-known medical praotitioner of Dunedin; the Rev William Campbell, of Dunedin ; the Rev Benjamin Vanes, of Waikouwaiti, and Mrs Samuel Boyle, AUenton, and a host of well known oolonistp. Mr Elsasser, who is well known through his 'lengthy connection with the Fourth jEstate, proceeds to Ghristohurch this evening. Thg best medicine is Sander and fcjona Euoalypti J3xtraot. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, polds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands giye the most gratifying testimony, His Majesty the King of Italy and medioal syndicates a}l over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that aocompany each bottle. We have no ocoasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The ofijoial reports of medioal clinics and univer sities, the osoioial communication of the Conpulr(?eneral for fjtaly pt Melbourne; the diploma awarded International $xhibftion, Amsterdam — all these are authentip doou ments, and, as auoh, not open to doubt, We add here epitome of one of the various oases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D., Pro feßsor, etc. — " C.8., 24 years old ; conges tiopal abscess on the thigh. Incisions 13 made m tw,9 places. Although Lister's [dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, vory oppious, j»ndT had adopted a foetid, decomposed onaraoter. The ternperatufe rose enormously. In consequenco tho dressing I was removed, snd on its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extrriot* The offensive footer dis appeared Vfl'ry Boon, Jbp /over abated within a few days, and the patient ' rocoyered $fter the lapse of several Weeks. In this instance ■ we mußt not lose sight of the faot 'that the' latter treatment saved tho patient's life' —; (Advt.) 3

FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL.

11 Roller slcatlng |s a b|g faflt " and the truth of the assertion cannot be denied. Since the Inauguration of the Crystal Palaoo Rink here the promoters have had no oiuse to lament the look of Interest m thoir venture, or cry out that patronage was not forthcoming. Every session has seen the hall filled more or less comfort ably, and when anything special has been announced the attendance has been moat satisfactory. £a their efforts to cater for the public taste the' r#aniigsQ>ent have not been Blothful, and m keeping the rolier akatlng omzi before the publio aare has been taken to make it as lively and taking, as possible. Everyone almost has be- ' 1 oonjp • pipltt9n with the disease term. " Rinkotaania' 1 and the coining of this: word naa a fortunate afctotupt to compress a great deal 'of meaning into sm»ll oompasB t 9gßlnkomanla Is the fashion" of the hour, Qnd it is followed blindly by all sorts and condition? of huraanity male «nd female, 'youpg' an 4 olql! Whether tbs fttsiitou w\\\ pr? 79 §<fe\? fJ99 d r)o|

now be diaoueaed suffice it to say that it I la at its hofght m New Zeahnd, and j nowhere, wo think, has tho contagion [ takeD on ao muoh aa a' Aahbnrton, The crowded hoaae last night to witnesa the Fanoy Drees Carnival bore witness of the hold the faolnating paatlme has taken of Aahburtoa. Tho popular taate has evi dently boon hit, and tho Impression will not wear ont hero ontll at leaat the spring months are upon us. Aa we have aaid the attoud^noe at the rink last night was phenomanal. Bound the hall the seats were filled and the im provised gallery at ooe ond of the hall, and the stago at tho other vroro both packed. Memy had to stand m the corners and round the front of the stage the spectators were several deep. Thia necea sarily made the skating room somewhat circumscribed. The large audience were all impatience to see the costume akatera enter tho side door leading from the dressing rooms. Through an accident to ft lending lady's skates the procession which formed m the passage, waa kept waiting, but very goon after the half hoar had chimed the procession was m motion and as the first ha f d< zan oonples entered a hum of aatiafaction mingled with some applause resoundid through the hill Mr J. 0. Rosa, manager of the Rink, as Sir Walter Raleigh m brown velvet oos fcnme of the orthodox style, led In Mlaa Manning, who looked charming m the Winter Qaeen m white, with swanadown trimmings and f holly leaves. Mr Bertie Baea as a Bailor m " Pinafore," looked the part, and Mlsa Gf. Manning as one of the "Three little gitla from eohool " waa petite and looked the role admirably, faking the other ooatumes at random from our seat In the gallery, they m»y be briefly doßoribed Mias Moas, Swlas girl j Mr Strange, Undergraduate Mies JShnry, &" Trlcolo," Frenoh Ensign, a very pretty costume Mr J A. Oliver. Ooartier of George 111 Miss «rabb, " Old Mother Habbard " Mlsa Jaokaon " Prinoeos Ida " Me Scott, " Hamlet " Mlsa J. Shury, "Little Red Riding Hood," i ooßtame at once becoming and effective. MrOurtla, "Turk" Mra Reatell, " Graoe Darling " This was one of the beat costumes In the hall Mr Olark, Midshipman Mr Zander, " Masaniello " Me H. Moore, " Dake of Mackikyaok " Mr D. Moore, •« His Little Brother Bill " Mlsa Bell, " Red Croaa nurse," a quiet yet very eff active costume Mlsa Guaaey Shury, "Nancy Lee," a maratime costume pretty and noticeable Master Williams, "Don Giovanni" Mlaa Ada Elatone, "Princess de Voulloux " MrMatthewß, " Prlnca de Vonlloux" Mies X, Leggett, " Seaside," a ooat'ime of navy blue set oft with aaa weed, basket with seed weed, and shells m hand, blue sailor hat to match oostame. Original and deolded Mlsa Ray, " Zlngarl girl," usual Gipsy coatame, light blu) and red Mr Grabb, evening dress Mlaa Olark, "sailor girl," navy blue and white trimmings- White straw hat Mr Death, han tarn an iVlr Moss, footman Mlaa A R usta Olark, " Oloely," a bright and becoming costume Mlsa Hardier, Neapolitan dancing i?lrl MUs Oralg, "Ivy," a decidedly neat and original costume, pink with ivy leaves. Ivy fan and white tulle veiling. The tout ensemble moat appropriate and' m exoellent taste Mr Ref tall, Bailor Mlbs Macpheraoo, "Oh Fair Dove Oh Fond Dove," the fineßt costume m the hall . Exoollent m eff :ot and well carried. Whito predominating with dova on shoulder. Ruby velvet collar, wide white sieves Mr Simpson, Oonrt dress Mra Ourtla, lawn tennis aostume, ex tremely neat and appropriate Mr Jameson, clown, a capital get up Mr Hart, jockey Mr Field, Algiers pirate Mlbb Permaln, "Little Battercap " with milk pail. Wide straw hat and scarlet wrapper. An exoellent arrangement of color m whole costume Miss Patching, "Dolly Varden." Certainly a favorite costume at fancy dress carnivals. Misa Patching, however, displayed muoh taste m the arrangement of the ooetume, Mr T. ParmalD, Australian gold digger. Orthodox shirt sleeves, olay pipe, and sheath knife Mr Curtis, Military uniform. MrGrubb, Olown Mr Harpraveß, Cricketer Miss Wllkle, "Little 80-Peep," with shepherd's orook Master R. Elotnn, American Middy Mr Donovan, Olown Miss Hayos, Sailor costuma Mr Weston, Brigand A gentleman In full Highland costume made an effective figure, the tartan and plaid suiting the carriage of the wearer. Orioketers, footballers, bandsmen, military men, stockmen, groom?, M*orl chiefs qnd tennis playera mingled In profusion, while " Uncle Toms " and " Old Aont Sallies " were not wan ting Altogether there could not have been leas than a hundred poraona on tho floor In fancy costume of aomo sort or another. Mr Reynolds, fr^m Mr W. Zinder'a establish ment, was preaent, to give those who required his eorvioos the final touoheaup. He waa responsible for the dreeslng of sorao of tho beat of the gentlemen oharaotera.l-and proved hlmrelf no mean art latin tho dtegglngrrooml The character of Jonathan Roberta m convict garb, plentifully spriokled over w.th broad arrows and anoh " batterfliea " was taken by a youth of a grave demeanour. Hla ocmtume <ras not of the gay and fascinating order, but it served lt» purpemo, and its sombre huo proved a contrast to the general bright and lively surroundlpgs. The ladles characters were all well sustained, and ft was not out of the way to poo a charming and pert mias from eoliool coquetting with a brigand or a dusky and fearsome looking pirate. Swisa and Neapolitan girls wore mated with downs, buahmen, stockriders, etc , and the Milkmaid swung jauotlly round with the Prince of Denmark or the Duke of some such plice an Mackokyßck. Gipsy Qaeeus, darkhaired tflngarla, faaoinatlng Tricolors, Nanoy Lees and Dolly Yardena' mingled m the crowd, and the variety, of dazzling costumes were not without a fine effect. "Fair Dove," "Frenoh Ensign," "Ivy," and " Seaside " were perhaps tho most original' coßtumey. The antics of the clowns caused great amusement, and the ceaaoleaa whirling of the rollers to those Boated on the stage was like thp poshing of a mighty wind th»oG£" the forest. When tha hour of 10.30 had arrived flkatep woro dispensed with and dancing pumps eubstlluted, and tho floor whs* onoo more filled with animation, though of a i^sa Whirling oharaotor. For several houra the spirit of the danoa was maintained, and then the party broko ap, All things considered tho carnival was tru^y a aucacss. Tho hall had been taste folly decorated, and tha fljor vigorously " sandbagged" to mako it cfter as little resistance aa po3albla to iv» T"!!?"; Wo were nnable to obtain tho mimea of the whole of the costume skaters, with the characters they represented, but we thiuk that taken altogether there was oaaae for congratulation that matters passed over bo amootbly, and the three hundred spectators had plenty of variety for their money, while the skaters had good amusement and an opportunity to distinguish themselves for theirs. The Grand Maroh and Polonaise was well gone through, and we heard on all sides com- 1 pllmentary remarks anon Its effectiveness ' apdbanntjr,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V YORKSHIRE, (per press association.) London, June 26. In the match against the Australian Eleven, at Bradford, the Yorkshire men made 228 m their first innings, being 139 lees than theaoore of their opponents. The Yorkablre men followed on, and at the close of the day's play had lost one wicket for 34. Twelve thousand spectators were present during the day's play. (Received June 28, 12 30 p m.) london, June 27. At the luncheon adjournment Yorkshire had lost two wlokets for 160 In their second innings.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

4 (From oub own Correspondent.) Wellington, Jane 26 I The Waste Lands Committee to-day had under consideration the Fair Bent and PriuQ of Land BUI m whloh some important modifications were made on the motion of Mr J. B, Whyte. The follow ing resolutions were agreed to-(l) Taat the Bill ahould only apply to Crown lands ; (2) That it should only apply to those tenants who have taken up Crown landfl before the lat of January, 1888; (3) That all applications for relief under it should be made within twelve months of the BUI oomlng Into operation ; (4) And that dealings under it should be limited to once for eaoh property. The Bill waa then altered to give effect to these resolu tiona. On the motion of Mr Smith an addition was made to clause 14 ad follows. "Provided that] where tenants have a right to purohase the upset price shall be fixed at 20 ye»ra purchase of the revised rent." During the last few months large ventures m the direotlon of sending horses to India have been undertaken m the aolotiy, and to prooure al) available infor mation on the subject, Mr Lawry is enquiring from the Minister of Lands if he will lay on the table of the House all papera or correspondent relative to the breeding of horses suitable for the Indian market. If there are any papers available Mr Lowry wishes the Minister to submit them to the Stook Committee with a view if deemed desirable of obtaining fuller information and a detailed report on the breeding of light aotlva horses. The " Skinflint " Committee intend to propose that all native schools be placed under Education Boards, instead of general government. Only £50,000 has been expended on pubiio works during the last 3 months. It 13 now. conaidered settled that when the appointment to the vaoant Judgeship is made, Judge Ward will be seleoted. Dr Fitohett is desirous of having the prices printed on railway tickets, and that ticketß may be procured at other places than railway stations. It is expected that the session will last about six weeks longer. The three-wire cable whioh was broken a few months ago is expeoted to be m working order m a week or so. Mr Levestam desires a geological ex amination and raport upon certain de posits of Bilrer ore aald to exist m the Osv en and Wangapeka districts. The deliberations on the Tariff were resumed this afternoon, and virtually tbe proposals may be said to have been oarried through m toto. An amendment by Mr Withy on ihe item, Machinery, to exempt machinery the right to maaafaotuce whioh m the oolony cannot be obtained, was lost by 45 to 32, but subsequently the same gentleman was anoooßsfal by 42 to 35 m exempting eleotrio light machinery and appliances. Several other slight amendments were made and eventually progress waa reported, and the House went Into Committee of Ways and Means for the purpose of introducing items which had baen held over. A motion by Mr McKonzle to add " ootton piece goods" to the free list, waa lost by 41 to 25. Mr Perceval made an effort to have the item " rock bait " reconsidered, but after dis cussion ho wished to withdraw his motion. Permission, however, was re fnsedp and the motion was negatived by fifty six to twenty-six. The House then went Into Committee on the BUI and a new olanse exempting machinery ordered prior to 30th May was agreed to. A number of other items were raised or amended, and the whole of the evening was occupied with the consideration of the matter. Virtually the new Tariff may be considered complete.. The Government proposals have been agreed to almost wlthcut exception. The following is the division list on ihe tea doty question yesterday :— Ayes, 43 : Atkinson, Bsllanoe, Blake, Buxton, Dod- Bon, Feldwick, Fergus, Fisher, Fitohett, Fisb, Graham, Hall, Hlslop, Hodgklnson, Hobbs, Jaokson, Jones, Joyce, Kelly, Korr, Lance, Larnaoh, Lavrry, Levoßtam, T. M'Kenzle, MoGregor, Mitohelson, Moate, OfCaHagban, Parata, Perceval, Pyke, W. P. Reeves, E, Richardson, G. F. Richardson, Ross, Samuel, Seymour, W. J. Steward, W. D. Stewart, Turnbnll, R. Thompson, Valentine. Noes, 35 : Anderson, Barron, Beethara, Buohanan, Bruce, Cadman, Cowan, Dunoan, Fraser, Fnlton, Goldle, Grey, Guinness, Hutchl son, Ijjird, Mao Arthur, M, J. S. 'Ma'cken g'e, Moss, Menteath, Newman, O'Connor, Peaoook B". H. J. Beeves'; Russell, Sad don, Smith, Tafpua, Talwhanga, Taylor, Thompson, Walker, Ward, Whyte, Wil son, Withy. The following were the pair Hsta : — Ayea ; Yogel, Fltzherbart, Pear aon, Longhtrey, Mills. Noes; Tanner, McKenzie, Grimraond, Ormond, Allen. Wellington, June 28. The' third reading of the Customs Duties Bill will come on to-morrow evening, and it is anticipated that some effort will be made by tbe Opposition to finally protest against the tariff., So far as Government are concerned it ja under stood they have abandoned the idea of calling on their supporters after the Tariff is disposed of, m order to ascertain their intentions. Ministers, I believe, have come to the ooncluaion that nogoodreso.lt would accrue from saoh a step, and they will therefore go straight forward with their policy measures, leaving the House to do what it pleases with them ; only, of ooure^, if any vital measure should be rejeoted Ministers will "donslder their position." The Opposition proper will help the Government through finally with the Bill, and nobody oan say what will be the posltlou. Thojja behind the scenes predict the early defeat of the Govern ment, and reconstruction of the Ministry. On purpose to make ' a start with the Estimates oa Friday, directly the Customs Bill is disposed of, It h Intended to finish the Estimates before any other business is done, except; that there may be an Interruption to pass the Crown and Nativo Lands Aot Repeal Bill, The labours of the *« Skinflint " Com mittee though tha object is laudable enough ara not likely to eventuate In muoh, and they- are only langhod at, as members aonalder that they cannot know the work done by various otvil servants, I an 4 are not In a position to judge of the merits of the vulZZl ?**** M Ministers { oan. One member .of the Committee laughs at the whole thlog as absurd i now, and informs me that the Ojmmlttee set about thelc work m a moat happy-go laoky fashion. For lnstanoe, when they 2SK ,, t0 aQy ltem » Ba y " Oh!ef ol « k > ±-500, one member remarks "Oh, we must make that £300." Another member enquires what the duties of the officer are, and reoeives a reply' that no one kaoira, bat £500 is too muqh, and off oomes £200. iJW^IWS '*•* generally sporting the Estimates will pass Intaqt,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wednesday, June 27. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. THE TOTAXISATOE. Mr Hart moved that it Is the duty of the State to substantially tax profits derived from the use of the totallsator. The Attornoy-G moral pointed oat that the matter should be well considered before arriving at a decision. It wonld | be a very bad precedent for the Logielitirt ti raise revenue from gambling. After debate the motion was lost on a division by 16 to 17. An amendment by Mr Miller that a Se!eat Committee to enquire into the working of the totallsator be appointed, was carried on a division by 12 to 10. The Oounoll rose at 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

EVENING SITTING. [The following la a rather faller report than that already published of what took plaoe la the House on Tuesday night owing to the wires working badly] Me Taylor asked the Premier If It wu true the Governor's Salary and Allowances Bill had been vetoed by Her Mvjesty. > The Premier said no. The Govern ment had reoelved adespatoh aiklng if they oould not Bee their way to reconsider tht matter. He might add they did not lea their way. On the motion to go Into committee of Supply, to consider the Imprest of Supply Bill. Mr Seddon moved as an amendment that it la inadvisable the Government ehoald longer delay the appointment of a judge m Judge Johnston's plaoe. The Premier said Mr Seddou'i aotton ' was unprecedented, and It was ncost dU~ graoefal of the Press of the Colony to have written on the subject as they had done. The Government look upon the appointment of a judge as one of the most Important functions the Ministry had to perform, and they did not Intend to be driven, They did not propose to appoint a judge till after the seuion. They had had no offiolal Intimation of Judge John, aton's death, nor, so far as he knew, h«d that gentleman's friends. After a alight dlaousalon the amend* ment was negatived on the voices. In supply, the Imprest Supply BUI for £200,000 was agreed to and authority given for renewlog £700,000 of deficiency Bills. The Premier mentioned that he in tended before the end of the seiilon to lntroduoe a measure to ohange the name of these Bills to Exchequer Bills. The House rose at 11,35 p.m.

AFTERNOON SITTING.

Wednesday, June 27: t v The House met at 2 30. : * ' THE TABITF, The Oaatomo Duties Bill wm farthif aonsldered In Committee. Free Hat.— Maohinery fof agtienltnnil' parpoßcs. : ' •' ;••• Mr Withy moved to retain under this Item patented, motive, and other maohlnss appliance i, and tools, the rights to whloh had not beeo arranged for by any firm m the oolony. Item retained. Machinery for roller floor mills wm added to the list of this ola« of maohinery. Machinery for mining purposes. Agreed to on the voices. : Mr Withy moved to admit eleatrlo maohinery and appllanoes free. He thought that this class of maohinery should certainly ba admitted frea so as to enable the o )lony to keep to the forefront of the world. Motion agreed to. Millboards and paper albumentaed were added to the free list. In the Item photographlo oameraß, the words "and lenses" were added. la the next item portable English trao tlon engiaea were Included . 7 Printed booka, papers, and mutlo. ; The words "not otherwise enumerated" were Inserted at the end of the line* Salt rook. Mr Peroeval moved to insert the words "and coarse salt." He said there wm some misunderstanding on this item when a decision was arrived at op a previous ooonslon. Sheep dip, also aoab exterminators, were added to the llet. Stehin fire engines were utrnok oat on the Premier's motion. Tinsmith's fittings were straok ont. Tobacoo for sheep wash, " being ren dered unfit for human consumption," and hydra ulla cranes were added to the list. The schedule as amended was then passed. The time for imposing the dnty en tobacco, olgars, eto, was extended from the Ist January. 1889, to lßt Deoember 1890. The Bill was then reported with amendments, and reoommlUed for consi deration of partloplar Items. The Houae adjourned at 5.30 p.m.

EVENING SITTING.

The Honae resumed at 7,50 p.m Mr MoKod ale (Olutha) wished to have the Item " cotton| piece, gqoda " reinserted Id free Hats, bat \j as defeated by 4\ to 2fi. A new olauie was adde4 to the BUI exempting machinery before May 31st, providing It wag delivered In the colony from the paaalng of the Aofc. Item apparel was altered to read •• not otherwise enamerated," and textile or other piece gooda Inserted la place of "silk, cotton, linen or wool," The following alteration! were made ;— Candied peel— sd per Ib. Olooka and watoheu— 2o per cent. ■ Cordage and rope, not otherwise enu ! namerated— 2o per cent. Oottonrpleoe goods, not otherwise enumerated, 10 per cent; Cutlery — 20 per cent. Foathers— 2s per cent. Fireclay (ground)— 2o per cent. Fresh fruit— sd par lb (after a long debate and two divisions). ' Fruit preserved by sulphurous add— Jl per lb. Furs — 25 per cent. Grain (namely, barley)— 2s per lQOlbf, Hardware, Ironmongery, and hollo war o — 20peroent. ' ; . ■.- fJ « Heeslan, not exceeding 4d per yard— ls percent. Handbills, programmes and clicnlaw, daybills, and printed postern — 2Q per cent, Jewellery— 2.Q per qeji^f v ' ' Lead m sheets — 20 per cent. Leather bag* and leggings, 'leather ot}b Into ahtpes, leather and oloth bags an.i leather manafaotures not qtherwlie qmy meratad— 2o per oent, Ma'zina and oorn float— Jd par lb. Matohes from la to Qi par gcoss, «o« oordlng to deiorlptlea. Heel and toe plates — 20 per cent Nets and netting — 20 per cent Oysters, preserved — 2d pee lb Millinery, viz., trimmed hato, eto., re daoed from 25 to 20 per oeut Paper bags— 2s per cent Plated and plated ware— 2o par cent «-*» O. naiAßfc Jt ui>K/— — r Saooharlne — 5s per oanoe Sauces —3s par dozen pints Silk and silk velvet m the pleoo — 25 pet cent ■ ' ■ , -. ■ ,■ Sod* oryatals— 2j par Owk Spioes, Including pepped— id per lb Spirits of all kinds, not less than 105 degrees ander proof— l6s per gallon, la bulk, 15s ■ Sulphur — reduced to 6d per owt Wlae not other wlie enumerated— 2o po? oentj}^ ■ ■ •» -3j

THE ABHBURION GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 28. 1888 *



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30fch November, 1886, the terms of Subsoription to this journal will be * as follows, viz. : — ! 17 PAID IN VANOE I Per Quarter.. Oa 6d by post, 9s 6d Half-year 12a 6d, by poat, 188 6d Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37b Od ir booked Per Quarter.. 7a 6d, by post, 10s 9a '„ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d [„ Year .. 30s Od, by poßt, 43s Od Birth riage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at tha time of insertion 2s 6d each (stamps may sent as payment) if booked, 4s eaob. Announcements of Births,' Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the country districts require to be verified by the signature of the person sending the notice, DIARY. j MoouY San Sun Moon Moon ego at Jane- July Rieoa. Sets. Rites Bets. noon> p.m. a us. 2S Monday .. 7.37 4.28 6.0 8.34 15 2( Tuesday .. 7.37 4.28 7.G 9.20 18 37 Wednesday.. 7.37 4JB 8.14 10.0 17 28 Thursday .. 7.37 4.29 9.18 10.44 18 29 Friday.. .. 7.37 4.29 10.23 11.18 19 30 Saturday ... 7.37 4.29 11.23 11.46 20 pm, 1 Sunday .. 7.36 4.30 • * 0-11 21 Moonlight Eveninob. _ — — — QThe Moon at [8 daya old till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly ■ o'olcok 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 aboutj) 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 shinesti 11 morning The Moon at 27 daya old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



Wanted. WANTED Known— Genuine Clearing Sale now on.— H. 0. Segebs, Mel- ford House - ; SALE, Moiford House, Cash Sale now on, cheapest House m Ashburton. — H, 0. SfiOERS. f"\ REATEST Sale of the day, every VX thing cheap for Cash — fl . 0 Segerb, Melford House WANTED Known— That Haybs and 00. has 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers Your pick for 10a 6d- BLANKETS, slightly etatued— l have bought a lot of heavy Ashburton make, which I must sell while the oold wetther lasts. Oome early as the prloe will sell them quick. — Ashburton Clothing Mart, — R. Aloorn. ANTED Cash. — Muir's Oatmeal (251 b), 2s 6d ; Candles, 5d ; Vestas, 5d doz. ; Ooffeo and Milk, Is ; Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits m Syrup (21b tins), Is. Crookery, Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Me Gbkoor, Tauored street. ~Vl /"ANTED— Everyone to oome and V V see the nicest lot of Glass, Chins, and Earthenware ever shown In Aehbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed In New Zealand. Imported direot from the Manufacturers,— Robbrt Aloorn, Saun- dere* Buildings. 3tll T^VBNING CLASSES are being held JJi at my Office, Montgomery's Build- ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect; TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE !MAKERS Tancbkd Street ASHBURTON. 5 169 THE '«RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 A CARD. I Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, '(PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Bubnktt Street, 12 101 " NEW ZEAJLAND Clothing Factory. hahkhstbhTbros. & co. OLOTHIERB, OUTFITTERS, TAILORS, HATTERS, GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS. bnita from O rVS /*D very strong '• 37 s 6° %3T Trousers from -i /%8 ./^D Oolcniel XU O Twoeds. Boyß' Suits from -i f\B ftD faithfully lv O made. Also a fresh supply of Boyß' Jersey Suits to hand. The greatest attention is paid to the cnt, Bbylo, and finish of the above Garments. We alter onr Garments free of charge. We register new sizes daily; and therefore can guarantee a porfeOt fit. Wo hav9 mads Great RcdnctioMi m all onr Departments, m order to enable everybody to encourage New Zealand industry. HAT DEPARTMENT. Replete with the Choicest Goods, any shape, style, or size m Stock. TAILORING. Wo have received a freah sat of sampled of Tiveada, Cords, and Worsted Coatings, and would request nil requiring a first-class Snit, Colonial Tweed, mad/a to megsnre for Fifty-nine j £)^ 8 j Shillings. to en t' out their orders with m. We can offer you 600 Patterns to|seleot)from, [and can give you value uninrpawed. FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Hosiery, bhitts, Scarfs, Ties, Blankets, Rngs t and otoi> an iclo of wearing apparel m large 'variety, and marked at such prices as will enanre a <jnick tale. See oar Windows, inspect oar Stock, and judge for yourselves. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. W. H; WEBBER, Manager. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S SPECIAL QUALITY FRES H FRUIT "X" -JAM 8— JNOTIOE. OUR Special Quality "X" brand of New Season's JAM Is made from Fresh Fruit, within a fow hours after It has been gathered; It thus retains the full flavor of the Fresh Fruit, and is the best quality {t la possible to make* CAUTION: None Is Genuine unless our Name is a tapped oo the Tin, and has oar regis- tered tyadp W»rk, the letter "X."on the Label, ' S. KIRKPATRIGK AND, CO,, MANUFACTURERS,' NELSON.



RANGIORA NURSERY W. E. IVORY DESIRES to thank and Inform the many Patrons m Aehbortoa and surrounding districts who have favored him with their eupport for many years past, that he is prepared to exocate their ordera for the present season from one of the largest and best grown Stocks m all New Zealand, of Apples, Pears. Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Almonds, Cherries, Quinces, Figs, Named and Seedling Filberts, Walnuts and Spanish Chestnuts, two to six years old, Goose- berries and Currants, Also, Pines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on Application. Bongiora, June 9th. 6 52 EEMOYAL NOTICE. WM- BAYLIP GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanul Road and Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble'o, facing the County Council Avenue. WILLIAM BAYLIS begs to announce to his Customers and the General Publio that he has been forced to remove , from Sounders' Buildings to the above Premises m consequence of the Bank I having let his shop m Saunders' Buildings j Ito Mb Aloobn. W.Bi trusts that his I Customers will not be inconvenienced by g the change of situation, as the new J premises are an immenee Improvement I upon the old, and more centrally placed ; ' In fact, my Customers will be very pleased with the change. In my new Premises •hall have a largo and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glaesware, Hard- ware, Cutlery, Brushware, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be cold at the lowest possible prices. Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for ordera. Agent for the Wakanul Flour Mills. The Bist Flour Madb. The Ashburton Dispensary. SPECIAL~NOTICE. CM. BROOKE begs to announce " that he is dispensing the Ajhbur- ton Doctors, Prescriptions at Wholesale Bates, viz , One Shilling less than the ordioary price. Patients are therefore advised to insist npon having a written Prescription, that they may have the option, if they wljb, of availing themselves of such reduced ohargoe, In the event of written Pree«rlptloas being refused, by communicating with 0, M. Brooke, he will take steps to prooqro another thoroughly qualified doctor for the district. The finest Cod Liver Oil, speoialJy imported, Linseed Meal, and other re- quisites m constant demand at Reduced Rates. All Patent Medicines at Store- keeper)' Price?, Teeth Extbaoted, 2a. C. M. B~ROOKE, P**SRMACJST f



F. H. Yon SCHOENEBERG, Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cbristcburcn), " East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chrietohurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolißhed at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and economy. BTMorris WISHES to Inform his numeron« Customers of Ashburton Diatrlot that he Is prepared to GRIST GRAIN m any quantity at reduced rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Gristing dotio for Farmers by return ; good Flour guaranteed. Wheat for Gristing may be delivered at the Triangle Bakery as usual. BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. ___ ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN. 'J DUNEDIN "aGENOY. *yTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedlo, has been appointed our Agent andj will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertise- ments. D. McFarlane, ] GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS * RE Tendered to my numerous Cus i\_ tomers and the Publio gecerally for the liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street PatroDS who found their way to Burnett ntree% my CASH TAKINGS •bowing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far has been such a ■ocoess I intend continuing It for another FOUR WFEKS, during which time my Customers will have the adtantage of buying Goods without the extra duty cf the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other ■tores.) Therefore you may depend apon getting BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to me to ccc my Customers walking tut of my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum— that I sell twenty-five per cent cbwaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do so for another Month. Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. M C FAELANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET, A&HBURTQN,



"ZEALAHDIA^BOOT STOEE. BOOTS! SHOES!! SLIPPERS! BY the aotion of the new Tariff, now m force, the price of Boots will be Inoreased 1 by 15 per cent. This means 3a m the £. Everybody intending to buy a pair of Boots, should do so at once, while prices axe low. When purchasing, visit the "ZEALAjNDIA" BOOT {STORE, Where you can get everything you require at the lowest pricas. DON'T DELAY!!! NOW IS THE TIM~AND IT WILL NOT LAST LONG. " ZEALANDJFIOOT STOEE. M C CALLTJM & CO. WE are now landinsr, ex "Maud G>aham," a Cargo of First-class KAURI FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other Bizes m PRTME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of BED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND .MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Our PAIBTING and HOUSE DECO BATING DEPARTMENT is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPERHAKGERS, 1101 GLAZIERS, Etc., East Street ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. * —— ~ "Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery." CALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Drees Goods, Trimmings to match OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Fianettes OALL AND BFE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Lidies' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fur Capes OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts Gloves, and all classes Woollen Goods, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Mods' aad Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTICE— Gentlemen wanting Snits to measure should oall and look over a first-claw lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples. Meajure taken and £ guarantwl.^ Bp i en aid line of Tweed Trousers at Al » Value " 10s 6d. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. None bnt first-class makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure. MITCHELL AND TURNER, Tancred Street. THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OP SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,OOO7OOO, STERLING. HEAD OFFICE 7 DUNEDIN. TNSUBERB have the moßt undoubted Security under this Company'sJPolicies I together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claimß. , FIRE and MARINE RISKB accepted on all descriptions of Propartvjand Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Kates of Premium, fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE i HEREFORD STREET, CHRrSTCHUROH. f Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) v v ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, AJjBBBT BOBFiIITS. AGENT ASHBURTON