The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1888. HOME RULE FOR SCOTLAND.

Scottish' Parliament- that the Laws en acted by them have stood so well the test of time. The system of Law which Scotland has reared is the admiration of the Jurists of Europe. Modern require ments, however, call for the enactment of new laws and hero it is that the t neglect of Scottish business tells most seriously upon the the prosperity of the country." In short, through several pages, the same sentiments prevail, bcotland seems to have suffered great injustice at the hand of the English Government. ■ The Association declares that the movement is not one of to-day, but has been going on ever since the Union was formed, and there has always existed a band of patriotic Scotsmen, who look forward with impatience to the time when Scotland will be the ruler of its own people. The evils under which Scotland is said to labor by being joined to England-are enumerated as follows : — 1. Legislative neglect. 2. Unjust taxa tion, draining the resources of the coun try. 3. Unfair distribution and expen diture of the National and Imperial Revenues. 4. The perpetua 1 ion of strife among our Churches. 5. Usurpation of English Courts over domiciled Scotch men and Scottish Successions. 6. The appeal to the House of Lords a means of oppressing poor Scottish litigants, and altering the Laws of Scotland to suit English opinion. 7. Genera neglect of the Fishing and Mining Industries. 8. Grave defects m the Land Laws. 9, The closing of the old paths, and other means of innocent recreation. 10. 'I he expatriation of native talent, 11. The deterioration of our Parliamentary representation. 12. Annoyance and expense arising from the administration of Scottish business m London. The only cure for these evils is separation or Home Rule. The pamphlet is interesting reading all through, and the case is put very clearly, but as yet, we do not see that there is very much m the statements advanced. A calm consideration of the question will show that the element of discontent at Union, is not wide reach ing among even the poorer classes of Scotland. Ireland seems more entitled to Home Rule, and certainly we should say, one at a time. Ireland has more cause for agitation than Scotland, and even the risings and agitations m the north of the latter country may be quietened and subdued without putting the populace m defiance of the Land Lawß of the united countries. We are not prepared to say that none of the evils complained of by the advocates  for Home Rule m Scotland are m existence. There are evils of a greater or lesser character m every community, and Scotland is none the freer of them than any other Government. We be lieve that the disunion of h ngland and Scotland would be followed by greater complications than at first might be expected.

The Scottish Home Rule Association, under the presidency of the most noble the Marquis of Breadalbane has issued a pamphlet entitled " A Statement of Scotland's claim for Home Eule." The Association desires that wide publicity should be given to its efforts to promote the good Government of Scotland by the introduction of Home Eule. They wish to appeal to their countrymen m the colonies for assistance m securing the political freedom of the Mother Country. The simple fact is they want money, without which of course the movement would languish. The Associ ation translates Home Rule as meaning shortly " the right of the Scottish people to manage their own affairs." The Association says that the state ment often made that the benefits which have fallen to Scotland, m conseauence of the union m 1 707 m an utter iaflaoy." " What Scotland desired was a Federal, not an Incorporating Union. The In corporating Union has been productive of untold evils to the smaller nation. The Union was carried through by the most shameful corruption, against the remonstrances of the Scottish Nation, the open hostility of the citizens of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and of a large section of the people m other districts of the Kingdom. Scotland entered the Union without a penny of debt upon her National resources. To-day she is a joint obligant m an enormous debt of nearly seven hundred and forty million pounds sterling, mainly caused by the French war, fighting the enemy of Eng land, not Scotland — for the Scots were always a peaceful people, at war with no country but England, and that only m self-defence. Prior to the Union we had free trade, free imports, and free exports. The cottar then enjoyed his mug of homo-brewed ale, and the artizan his cup of claret, free of duty. Frcetrade was abolished, and heavy fiscal and excise duties wero im posed, not only on all imports but also on exports. 3he Uniou was tho main cause of two Bebellions m 1715 and 1745 ; after each of which some of ths beat blood of Scotland was shed upon the scaffold. The Capital of Scotland was well nigh ruined, and grass grew upon her streeis. Scotland was drained of her best blood and of her treasure. To such a state of poverty did the country sink, that estates were purchased for less than the annual rental of tho present day. Tho aristocracy and landed gentry became to a large extent non resident, and this evil has increased every year. The Union brought Seces sions and Disruption upon the National Church, which, then the Church of nearly the whole people and m the van of free dom, has been rent into three divisions, producing bitterness and strife which have not yet been allayed. This was produced by the Act restoring Lay Patronage m the reign of Queen Anne, which was passed through Parliament against the desires of the whole Scottish Members. To what pause then is duo the material prosperity of Scotland ? Our national prosperity is duo to the mineral wealth of the country, the in ventive genius of her sons, and the riso of the middle class. Modern mechanics as well as political economy, sprang into existence^ Scotland, and she m common with the rest of modern Europe shared m the prosperity of this century, It is the energy of the middle class, however, of which our nation is largely composed, that has [created such great industrial centres as Glasgow, Dundee, and Aber deen. Had Scotland's industries been mostly agricultural, like those of Ireland tho result would have been the same as m that country, or as it exists m a por j tion of; the Highlands m Scotland at the ' present time. What is tho position of Scotland now ? The fears which our ancestors entertained have proved only too well founded. Our National Insti- | tutions have been assailed by those who j knew little and cared loss about the national sentiment of our people. In England our Scottish Courts have been treated as non-existent, tho jurisdiction of our Supreme Court has been set at naught, and m defiance of the Treaty of Union, Scotsmen are now compelled to appear m English Courts, if served with an English Writ while casually m England. The estates of deceased Scotchmen are dragged into Qhancery, if, perchance, any small portion of them, is situated m England. The Appeal to the House of Lords is not only a means of oppression to poor Scottish litigants, but the English Law Lords often decide according to English opinion and m I ignorance of Scottish Laws. It is the [ highest compliment to tho wisdom of our i

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Pope's decree ha 9 caused great excite ment throughout Canada. The Czarowitz is reported to be engaged to Princess Alendandrina of Greece, Mme. Albani, the greatest of oontraltos.has just reached her eixty-third year. Many English peoplo has gone to Florence since the Qaeen's arrival there. The number of ladies who seek degrees at the London University steadily increases. The Government intend for the future to absolutely prohibit the digging of gum m State forests, Barnum intends to send a portion of his Mammoth Wild Beast Show and Circus to New Zealand this year. Mrs Charles Eeotor, of Chicago, owns the pillow on which President Lincoln breathed his last. The " Wanganui Herald " (Mr Balance's paper) prediots that increased taxation will be the principal feature of the next financial statement. Adelaide people are possessed of the convic tion which will never bo shaken that Adelaide beyond question is the prettiest city m the whole of Australia. The fast locomotives used on the " two hours " trains of the Pennsylvania Eailroad Company between New York and Philadelphia have 6£l Bin wheels, 18in cylinders, and 24in stroke. The engines do a mile m 50 seconds. The great German pessimistic philosopher, Hartmann, declares that the partition of Russia is absolutely necessary for the safety of Europe. He would divide Russia into three parts, giving Poland to Austria and Germany. The first edition of Burton's " Anatomy of Melancholy " sold for £25 10a at a book sale m London recently. Gray's " Elegy " brought £35. Milton's " Lyoidas " £34, i "Paradise Lost" £15, and "Gulliver's Travels " £15 10s. The " Bell," discussing the question of the leadership of the Opposition, states that a politician m Auckland, who professes to know the counsels of the party, says Mr Downie Stewart is the coming man, and that the seleotion is pretty well cut and dried. Rider plaggard is desoribed as a Blightly built, wiry-looking blonde, with a pale com plexion and light-blue eyes. He is said to be very muoh of a lion m London society, where, with a vague manner of well-bred ennui, he listens to the fulsome allusions to his books. In the Rangitikei distriot the best cropping results of wheat were 40 and 42 bushels per acre for 45 acres, On portion of the West mere estate, Wanganui, Messrs Ritchie and Wilson raised 65 to 67 bushels from a crop of 110 acres, and an average of {over 70 bushels was obtained from Hearn and Kennedy's. | A naphtha reservoir is to be constructed m the harbor at 0, dessa at a cost of 2,500,000 roubles. JXwill have a projected_ seawall 1200 yards m extent. In this reservoir the oil will bo hydraulioly pumped direct from the tank holds of the specially constructed petroleum ! vessels running between Odessa and Batoum. i . The latest advioes from China say the crisis ' m Hanan is passed, but. the distress of the people js appalling, 2,000,000 persons being utterly destitute. The nearest towns are j invaded by hordes of naked and starving j refugees from the flooded districts,' who, like swarms of loousts, are devouring everything before them. A ' Yankee journalist wrote a story for a paper as a joke, m which he desoribed a shorthand writer m Washington sitting between two meetings of opposite "politics, and taking verbatim reports of both, one | with eaoh hand. The story was published m | . an American journal as a joke, but lo I an English sciontifio journal took it up, and published it for a fact, and to the amazement of the author expatiated upon the achievements of man. It went' the vound of the English shorthand journals, and the Washington shorthand reporters enjoyed it. The " Inverness Courier " says : — The iinanoial position of Prince Victor Dhuleep Singh, who has lately been gazetted from Sandhurst to a commission m a cavalry regi ment, is engaging the attention of the India Offloe. The Prinoe, who has steadily refused to have anything to do with his father's vagaries, did not suffer financially during his mother's lifetime, for she was paid a portion (it is said half) of the pension due to the Maharajah. But now that she is dead, and the children are ooraing of age, other arrange ments are nooijasary, and the young Prinoe, it is understood, will not have to oomplain of illiberally on the part of the'lndia OHice. Skinny Men.— -" Wolls' Health Rennwer," restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, impotence, Sexual Debility, At qhomiats and druggists. Kempthorno, Proaam 1 , and Oo ? agents, Ohristohucoh, 2

- It will be seen by advertisement that Mr Foley, the "Australian Macoabe," appears at the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening. The Committee of the Ashbarton Trades men's Eacing Olub meet to-night to make final arrangements for the races to-roorrow. Owners of horses will find an announcement elsewhere as to passes. The excursion train from Timaru to Christ church to-day was fairly patronised. The number of passengers from Ashburton was 109, and there. were about; 400 from Southern stations. At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., Charles Johnston was charged with drunkenness. As the man complained of suffering from cramp he was remanded till next day for medical treatment. The German Minister of Public Instruction, it is stated, has ordered that the famous speech, whioh Prince Bismarck delivered m the Reichstag last February shall henoeforth have a place m the reading-books used m the Government primary achools. Professor James Law, Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry of New York, m anßwer to an enquiry about the infection of human beings fromoott'e sick with pleuro pneumonia, says that the disease of the ox is not, under any known conditions, communicable to man. Alexandre Dumas sat down one night not long ago and wrote a single-aot play before he quit the work, whioh lasted from 8 o'olock m tho evening till 2.30 m the morning. He drank eight cups o£ black coffee while he wrote, and converted twenty-nine cigarettes into ashes. "No fewer than seventy-one applications were received for the situation of clerk to the Mount Eden Highway Board at a salary of £100 a year. Included m the list were men" of high standing and position. T here v?ere several barristers m the number, Mr Webbley has been appointed. The Christchurch Drainage Board have resolved to apply to Parliament for such further borrowing or rating powers, or both, as will enable the board to reinstate the sink ing fund and prevent the recurrence of the present difficulty of want of funds to provide for it. At the inquest on the body of John McKay, who committed suicide at Lyttelton by taking • 11 rough on rats," a verdiot of temporary insanity was returned. No reason for his committing suicide was adduced m evidence, but it appeared he had been m ill-health la'ely. And now the rabbit-plague has extended even to Germany. A large number of land owners m the Luben and Steinan distriots ■ have engaged a rabbit-catoher from the Magdeburg district, who with a trained set of ferrets and two badger dogs, has done excellent service. Thousands of rabbits are killed off m a few day's hunt. The leoture to be given to-night m the Presbyterian Church by the Rev Charles Murray, M.A., the missionary from the New Hebrides, will consist of interesting and valuable information regarding the group of islands and their inhabitants, and, consider ing the large amount of interest attaching to these Pacific groups at the present time, all those able to attend Bhould not miss this opportunity. Mr Pierce Weldon, of Greenstreet, met with an accident last evening by whioh he broke his arm. He was driving home from town, and when near his house a friend brought out a lantern to show the way, as the night was very foggy. The light frightened the horse, whioh ran into the fence, capsizing the trap, part of which fell on Mr Weldon's arm, fracturing the limb. Dr Tweed was. oalled m, and the suffere runder bis oare is progressing favorably. The Central Queensland Meat Preserving Company have made a contraot for the delivery m London during two years of 300 tons frozen hind quarters of beef, the supply beginning m September, the meat to be tran shipped m Koppele Bay into steamers of the Colonial Union Company now traning to New Zealand. The Inspection parado last evening, was well attended, the Rifles under Captain Dolman, mustering 46 of all ranks, and the Guards under Captain Sparrow, 34, and Major Douglas being m the command of the whole. The companies were exercised for some time by their own officers, after whioh Captain and Adjutant Fooks took them for Battalion drill, and Major Douglas put them through fcu-dejoio, eto. Major Newall, the inspecting offioer, was highly pleased with the drill of the Rifles, and he also noticed a marked improvement m that of the Guards, After some very complimentary remarks, Major Newall referred briefly to the proposed parade of the South Canterbury Battalion at Ashburton on the Queen's birthday, nnd expressed his regret that it had been found impossible to arrange an encampment for last Easter. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, eto. — the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give tho most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no ocoasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. Tho official reports of medical olinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Ilaly at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam — all these are authentic docu menta, and, aa such, not open to doubt. We add here upitome of one of the various oases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, eto : Burning of the right haud through the ex plosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on tho yolar and palmer side of the hand of tho thirty-year-old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m three weeks under daily applications of Eucalyptio Extract j dressing. The patient has retained the full use of he Imnd.— (Advt. 1

CORRESPONDCE.

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

HAMPSTEAD FOOTPATHS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,,— Will you kindly allow me epaoe In your valuable columns to draw attention to the dangerona ataf.e of the footpaths la thi Hampstead District. T, myself was g'lng to towo ono nlffhfc m an hurry, whnn I alipped into a drain cat m the footpath, which nearly resulted. aeriourly. My wlfo and another friend also mot with the same miahop. I Ihiak, Sir, that If ppop'e owning land wish to have a drain, they should ask pornaiaaion to let down pipes and prevent acolden*". Apolo* glalng for taking ap yoar v»laabla space. I am, etc., • Ratepayer,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(F3K PKESS ASSOCIATION.) | Auckland, May 8 A bn3h fire occnrred yoaterd>y at Wauka, which rusalted m loss of Hfo. Tho v!c ira was Alfo3 Roo,. aged eighteen months, daughter of ft Bottler m the dlatriot nHnv.^d Stephen Roe, Full par ticulars aro^not'to hand, Wellington, May 8. A man named Thomas H'jwo Murray leasoo of the Goatharnt f.iera, Ohiro, fell ovor a bank 15ft hicjh l«at night, and bus tilaed iDJuric^ from which ho died this morning, without having 'regained con mjionaneas. He is a married man, aged / forty- six, hot had no ohildrea. ' | The Athet,ajum proporty was sold to day and realised £9200, oabjaot to existing mortgages for £8650. Ona hundred and thlry tons of exhibits were shipped for Melbourne yesterday. GiSßoiiNß, May 8 The well of tho Minerva Potrolenm 00. has reaohb-d the third oil aand, and with a strong indication of oil on tho toolo. ■Me Flaming of, director of the South Pscifi O.i, ie hare, and a test wjll bo ni'ido on Thursday of the yleldtnjj capacity of j tho wall from which tho overflow eocurred Lie Decombor,

IRISH AFFAIRS

(per press association. ) London, May 7. .Mr T. J. Condon, M.P. for Tipperary East, has been sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for addressing an unlawful meeting. Rome. May 7- His Holiness the Pope has directed Monsignor Persico to obtain the views of the Irish Bishops respecting the [decree. - \ The Convocation of Cardinals is con sidering what further steps should be taken with regard to Irish affairs. Dublin, May 7. Mr Dillon, speaking at Drogheda, said that if the Pope insists on his decree, the Irish people should inform him that they are capable of managing their own affairs without foreign inter ference. The priests dissented from Mr Dillon's views.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(Per Press Association.) Paris, Miy 7, The Paris Press denounce the pro posal of General Boulanger to give the army political power m the settlement of foreign policy. The " Bepablique Francaise" stateß that England is bound to evacuate Egypt equally as well as France to evacuate the New Hebrides. M. Goblet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, states that the French Eastern fleet is off Yokohama merely for the purpose of inspection and manceuYering. London, May 7. The symptoms m ' Eastern Europe show that final preparations are being made for a deadly struggle, and that the slightest incident would precipitate war.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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CRICKET.

IjOHDON, JYlay 7. A match has been commenced at Norbury between the Australian Eleven and Thornton's Eleven. The latter included Walter Read and W. G. Grace. In their first innings the Englishmen scored 144. The Austra lians have lost seven wickets for 89. Jones, who made 45, was the highest scorer.

ENGLAND AND SAMOA.

Sir James Fergusson, Under-Secre tary for Foreign Affairs f replying to Mr Wm. McArthur, said that the Govern ment could see no cause to interfere m the dispute between Germany and King Malietoa. Sir Jas. Fergusson men tioned that Tamasese was recognised as de factq King of Samoa, and that the English Consul at Samoa has acted on his own responsibility to continue to recognise Malieloa.

THE SHIPPING RING.

The Shipping Ring have pacified the Australian shippers by conceding their unimportant demands, but they refused to alter the unequal agreement, and have declined to submit the question m dispute to arbitration.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

It is reported that the Belgian Government will decline to alter the sugar bounties on political grounds.

DEMONSTRATION BY SOCIALISTS.

London, May 8. Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commis sioner of Police, attempted to deliver j a lecture here this evening, but was hooted down by the Socialists, who i had assembled for the purpose of mak ing a demonstration against him. The lecture had to be postponed.

THE AMERICAN HARVEST.

New York, May 7. The American wheat harvest is un usually backward this season, and the yield is not up to expectation.

HEALTH OF THE EMPEROR FREDERICK.

I Berlin, May 7. The condition of the Emperor Frederick is worse.

THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.

Belgrade, May 7. The Emperor of Brazil, who is here on a visit to King Milan, is seriously m. I

AN AIE SHIP.

I Paris, May 7. M. Jovis, a well-known French I aeronaut, is preparing an air ship m which he will attempt to cross the Atlantic.

THE VENEZUELAN AFFAIR.

Oaraooas, May 7. The President of Venezuela has ap prised the English consul that he is determined and is able to resist the un just claim of England. He declares that he will defend the territory an nexed, by England with the resources of the nation.

AUSTRALIAN.

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QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, May 8. A Kanaka has been murdered at Mackay, and three of . deceased's countrymen have been arrested on suspicion of having committed the deed. A French transport has arrived with 248 French convicts on board, en toutt for New Caledonia.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, fMay 8.. A distressing shooting fatality is re ported from the Mudjee district, A party of sportsman were out after game, when one was shot owing to the accidental discharge of his gun. His companions started off for assistance, and on their return found that the wounded man had blown his brains out, apparently to alleviate his suf fering. The sentence of death passed on Merrett has baen commuted to im prisonment for fourteen years.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adslaide. May 8. A wonderfully rich discovery of copper has been discovered near Maic tirdj York's Peniosuja.

CHINESE INFLUX.

[PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, May 8. A deputation, consisting of Chinese I residents, waited on the Premier to-day, pointing out the unfairness of the Govern ment m not allowing to land those who left China believing that by paying a certain sum they -would be permitted to go ashore. The Premier replied that those whose natur lisation papers were found to be genuine would be allowed to land. Adelaide, May 8. The Chinese are protesting against the proposal to establish an opium factory at Port Darwin, Dunedin, May 8. ' The dense fog which prevailed to-day delayed the Te Anau'a arrival. She reached Port Ohalmera at two o'olock, bat it was five before ahe arrived at Danedin. Some 200 or 300 parsons, mostly youcg tneu with a good sprinkling of the larrikin class, were on the wharf. No attempt was made to land the Chinese passengers, ! and the offioeiß of the vessel refused to give any Information whatever as to their movements. It la expected they will be put aßhore daring the nl^ht. Dunedin, May 0. The Chinese passengers by the Te Anaa for Dunedin landed at seven thiß morn ing. Inveroargill, May 0, I It h Btated that aa a result of the depression thennmbar of Earopeaas on the R'und Hill Gold field is Increasing, and that the Chinese miners are jealocs of their intrusion. Most of h") new comers are m »king wages and wili do better when the aiucUo channel is completed. The final meeting m connection with the Ohineaa was held near the Post Office last night. The Vigilance Com mittea stated that about £10 had b.:er\ spent m railway fares and eight shillings for advertising and telegrams. The balance m hand of £l 5a 6d, was voted to the oity band who- played at the railway station and through the town on Monday morning. One of the speakers denounced the Government for their apathy, and Bald they were cowardly and contemptible, and should be Jgnomnl. oaaly kicked out of office. The Rev Mr Stobo (Presbyterian), urged that the Chinaman were qaiet add circulated money by purchasing pigs and poultry from farmers, They were not here m large numbers and it was time enou&h to take action when their presence became an evil. If the Chinese were illtreated here they might massacre Europeans m China. We should follow the golden rule. and do unto others as we would they should do unto us. The rev. gentleman's remarks were not well received, one speaker saying that if the Chinese killed Europeans he hoped there would not be a Chinamen left alive m New Zaaland, 48 hoars after the receipt of the news. '■..»■•; (Received May 9, 1,5 p.m.) GooKTowjf, May 9. The South Australian* Government Resident at Port Darwin predicts an early unprecedented rush of Chinese to Australia owing to the conviction held m China that Australian ports will shortly be closed to the Chinese,

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The ordinary monthly meeting tfaa held last evening. Present— Measra Sawlo (Ohairman), Oook, Oralghoad, Elstcn, Scott, Duncan and Kingston, FINANOtAIi. The Ohairman Baid that the credit balance at the bank was £34 12s Ad, , CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read (1) From Board, of Ednoation on routine snbjeots, and In regard to the new regulations as to salaries, also In reference to the arrange* meat of staff Bhould a eecoud master be appointed, Shcald such master be ap. pointed, one of the lady teachers' salary after the end of the present year would be reduced, and another lady teacher would have to bs removed. The Board aßked for a recommendation on this latter subject. — The Chairman was averse to interfering with the atafi, bat It was for the Committee to say. — Me Duncan was quite with the Chairman as to ohang ing the staff, but the master stated that another male teacher was desirable.— After discussion further consideration was deferred till next m?e'ing. (2) From Dr Tweed enclosing account for profes sional services rendered to a pupil who met with an accident at the Bohool treat some two years ago. — The Ohairman, and Messrs Duucan and Elston, explained the position <f affsi.s, from which it appeared the Committee as such could not pay the amount. — Mr Elston said that he had 15] m baud whioh had been subscribed, and he thought the mombers personally should subscribe the requisite amount. — It wu decided that the Committee oould not pay the amount, but Messrs Danoan and Elston undertook to endeavor to get it subscribed. master's REBort. The master's report was read. The number on the roll was '- — Boys, 193 j girls, 198 ; Total, 391. Average attend ance : Boys, 155 6 ; girls, 153 8 ; total, 309.4. He forwarded a list of children who did not attend regularly, Mr Oaaighead thought the compulsory olause should be put m foroe. The Chairman undertook to see some of the parents. If that bad no effeot then the question of putting the com pulsory clause m force could be con* sidered. It was decided to apply for certain echool furniture^ recommended by the" Head Master. tIDE SCHOOL. Mr Cook ihonght the Committee should again urge on the Board the necessity for a side school at Allenton. The popula tion m that district was increasing, and the bad weather now coming on would prevent many ohildren, living m that locality, coming to the Borough school* He moved m that direction. Mr Craighead seconded. The Chairman considered the Com* mittee had not been at all' fairly dealt with m this matter. Mr Daucan agreed with the previous speakers, and tboaght a full statement of the case Bhould be laid before the Board, and he moved as an amendment that a Committee oonslatlng of the Chair man, Messrs Oraighead and Cook be appointed to draw np a letter, to be brought before the Committee at next meeting. Mr Elston Beoonded the amendment whioh was carried. APPLICATIONS. Applications for th.3 posts of Saoretary and Caretaker were considered. The application o' Mrs Barna for the office of ciretaker at £16 per annum and free cottage, and that of Mr G. F. Petrle for that of Secretary at £4 per annum were accepted, fueo. The tender of Mr R. S. Bean foe the Bupply of fuel was accepted. RETRENCHMENT. Mr Oook sa.id that as the Oommittea had been retrenching the Clerk and 0 ire taker, it was only right that they should apply tho pruning knife all rouad. He thought some saving might be effaoted m the soavangering, Mr Duno»n said that the Committee could not interfere m this matter without making arrangoraant with the soavengew. Ultimately a Committee was appointed to ace if the scavengers would consent to reduce their oharges. '|;ha Ojmtnltcee then adjourned. J

THE ASHBUBTON GUABDI AN, WISDNESD AY, MAY 9, 1888



DIART. Mootia' Sun Sun Moon Moon age at May Rises. Sots. Rises Kets. noonday a.m. p.m. 7 Monday .. 7.1 452 2.42 3 fi 25 8 Tuesday .. 7.2 4.51 3.42 4.2 £6 9 Wednesday.. 7.3 4.49 4.41 4.27 27 10 Thursday .. 7.4 4.48 6.39 4.63 28 11 Friday.. .. 7.5 447 6.38 5.20 29 12 Saturday ... 7.7 4.4G 7.36 5.52 0 13 Sunday .. 7.8 4.44 8.33 0.27 1 Moonlight Evenings. . The Mood at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till, nearly 1 o'olook 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, 1 The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 1 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. \ and shines till morning ' The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. * THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE : Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d , Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37s Od if bookedJ Per Quarter.. 7s Gd, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21b 6d „ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid i for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s each. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the oountry districts require to bo verified by the signature of the person sending the notioe ,



J . Wanted. I I/RIENDLY letters by D. Wright. : Reign of Grace, cheap Bibles (large prints, Psalms and Hymns, Cbr etian Choir.— -H Rl Jonks. \TJ7"ANTED all Interested In Mission VV Work m tho Pacific to hear Rev 0. Murray, M.A,, from New Hebrides m the Presbyterian Ohurcb, Wednsaday, 9'h May, at half past seven. 5 85 W "ANTED purchasers for Turnipß, 2a 6d per load topa and all, as much as one horae oan take away. Terraa cash. Apply Mr Galloway, Village Settlement. 5 70 WANTED— Situation as Cook m Contractors' Camp, or with Sur- vey party. Apply Mail Office. 6 55 VXT ANTED to Soil— A First-class Pian o V ? grand action. Cash or terms very liberal. Apply Hayes and Co. BOOTS,— We have reduced our Boot List, and are Belling; them wonder- fully cheap.- TI. 0. Skgers, Melford House IF ycu want a genuine Aahburton Tweed Suit to measure, or ready made, or Boots that will keep your feet dry, at prices marvellously low, ooraa to the A^hburton Clothing Mart, Saundera' buildings.— Robeex Aloorn, WANTED Known.— Melford House ia now shewing a Bplendid assortment of Drapery, Millinery, Cloth* lnp, Boots, &o, very cheap. ~\\ /"ANTED — Everyone to come and W see the nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever ehown m Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers,— Robert aiqorn, Saun- ders 1 Buildings. 3+ll* WINTER.— We are now (shewing a Splendid Assortment of Ladiea and Children's Ulsters m all the leading styles, very cheap.— H. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Caßh. — Mutr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2s 63 ; Oandlps, 5d ; Vestas, 5i dcz. ; Coffee and Milk, Is j Cocoa and Milk, 1b ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruitß m Syrnp (2lb tine), la Crockery, Glassware, and Ironmongery. —J. Mc- Gregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known.— Cheap Jack has opened a shop m Oompton's Buildings, Moore street, with a large stock of Fancy Goods, Crockery, Music, &o, which he will sell at Cieap Jack prices, viz. 30 per cent under any other shop m town. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S SPECIAL QUALITY FRESH FRUIT " X " —JAM 8— NOTICE. OUR Special Quality "X" brand of New Season's JAM is made from Fresh Fruit, within a few hours after it has been gathered; it thus retains the full flavor of the Fresh F,ruit, and ia the beßt quality it is poaelble to make. CAUTION : None is Genuine unless our Name Is stamped on the Tin, and has our regis- tered Tiade Mark, the letter " X,"on the Libel. S. KIRKPATRICK AND CO., i MANUFACTURERS, NELSON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTH!NG_ FACTORY. NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS ! ! FOR THE AUTUMN and WINTER Season are to hand, and we would request inteuding purchasers of Clothing to piy our establishment a visit previous to purchasing elsewhere, and See our Men's Sac Suits from 37s Gd Latest cut and good value Sco our Men's" Tweed Trousers from 10a 6d Wall adapted for good wear See onr Men's Tweed Overcoats from 40s All Colonial Wool and nicely made See our Men's Moles from Gs 6d Own make, impervious to wear See our Boys' Fritz Suite from 10s 6d Parentß and Guardians come & inspect See our Boys' Trousor Suits from 22s Gd Colonial production, well and truly made. Purchase your Clothing direct from the Manufacturers. —TAILORING— I We are doing a very large business m this Department, and would request all requiring a firat-c'ass suit, Colonial tweed, ' made to mßaeuro, to entrust their orders with U3. We can offer you 500 different patters to select from, nnd can give you value unsurpassed Fit, 6tylo, and work- manship guarunteod. —HATS. HATS. HATS. HATS— Any shape, style, or size ia stock. Thia } Department ia fully Bupplied with all the latest uoveltias. The Morof ry Department you will find J replete with evory necsssary requisite m Men's Youths', and Boya' wear at prices [ which cannot be beaten m Ashburton. Encourage Now Zealand Industries and j buy from the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Agentß for tha celebrated Wertheim Sewing Machines, which can bo had on easy time payments. W. H. WEBBER, Manager.



J. QTJANB & CO. PBODUCS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, FINANCIAL AND COMMISSION AGENTS, BE9 to »nnoonoe that they intend COMMENCING BUSINESS m Hatelock street, Asbbnrton, and will open on Saturday, the 12th inst. —WITH A STOCK CONSISTING OF— OATEN SHEAF AND STRAW CHAFF FEED OATS, HAY IN TRUSSES BEAN, SHARPS, FLOUE TEA. SUGAB, POTATOES, FOWLS' WHEAT PLOUG a SHARES, &c. &c. Own PurtltMßers of WHK4T, OATS, BA&LET, &c. and all Farm Produce. Mortgages and Lords on Land and Stock arranged at Lowost Ratas of Interest. -.-.-_ - ...... . ' .. .... RE3O "GRAND SUCCESS." '' GRAND SUCCESS." MITCHELL & TURNER HAVE very niuch pleasure ia thanking and announcing to their numerous Friends and Customers that success having attended their e£Eort6 t ince removing to Fowler's Buildings, especially during past s?ea«cn, they are encouraged to hold out special inducements for coming Winter Season. Purchasers will find a Splendid Assortment of Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Winter Suit?, Trousers and Vesfs, &c, comprising ABhburton, Kaiapoi, and other Colonial Makers Ladies' and Children's Ulsters, Jaokets, &c. Blankets, Rugs, and Flannels. N.B.— See our Dress Goods, Homespuns, Serges, and Tweeds. Fair prioes, excellent quality. Shutrngs, Liaseys, Flanre'ettes, Quiltß, Hosiery, and General "Winter Goods BOOTS AND SHOES. ALL WHO WANT A FIEST-GLASS ARTICLE SHOULD PAY US A VISIT. MITCnELI7~& TUKNT3R TANORBD STREET. * w^3 SELLING OFF., q • o j|l||| I 6reat Wops, /^p^L r P^^jj 11/ PER CENT DISCOCNT //C^[^Q| "" "13 It /TURRAY, Jeweller, having secured the Premteea Inte'y C •J -LV» JIVL cccapled by Mb Nkatje, Ohemiafc f >u#iove offering hla i— • M STOCK iv W • DISCOUNT OP 3s IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL, 3 26 McOallum and Co., PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGNWRITERS, Etod, ~V\ 7"E deelre to inform onr Clients and the Public of Ashburton, that we have com- YV menced business m all the abovo Lines, and solicit their patronage. This Department will be under the management of Me GFiO. VINOBNT, late of Mr J. R. Chapman's, and as we import MATERIALS of the best brands only, and shall employ only FIKST-CLAS3 Workmen to do our Work, Clients can rely on obtaining the Dtmoßt VALUE, as we.l as satisfaction, for their MONEY. OILB, PAINTS, VARNISHES, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHES, Etc., Always m Stock j We have 60,000 pieces of PAPERHANGINGS. due to arrive, of the very choicest PATTERNS and COL'XBS obtainable m London. McCallum- *md Co,, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS GLAZIERS, Etc., E.xST STREST, ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Important to Grain Growers^ C AUTIOJ^ ! ! I AFTER the gratuitous paff In the " Weekly " and daily " Press," and the present advertisement In the " A.Bhburton Qaardian " respecting the Poisoned Wheat prepared by the ao-o»lled Patent Prooosß of Mr J . M. Cambridge, on bahalf of the Aebburton Drng Company, I deem it my duty to draw the attention of Graingrowera to the fact that the process m question ia not patented In New Zealand, nor ib it likely to be, for the simple reason that the various advantages Bet forth are exactly thoee which I buve strictly obuerved m tho preparation of my Poisoned Wheat for tbe last throe yrara. Copy cf Telegram*. HiZELDEAN, "ESQ , Patent Registrar, WolHcgton. PJeapo reply whether J. £;. Cambridge, Aahburton, has obtained or applied for any patent m co»a*cll:;n nith P.i'soned Wheatß, and if so poat copy of speoification. Ashburfcoc, 30th April, 1888. O. M. Brooke. Mr O. hi, Brooke, AahVnirton.— No application received from Mr Cambridge. Wellington, May 1, 18^8. F. Waldegbavb, Deputy Patent Officer. If AgricuHur'cts want a tntfsfactcry and reliable article (oot an oxparlmental one, to which you have hi'.berto been chU-fly treated) Brooke's Poisoned Wheat Is the preparation to cso, as the following testimonials heroby testify : — " I have iho honor by direction of the Board, to inform you that yonr Poisoned Wheat is proving highly satisfactory, and to request that yon will forward me twenty bnshels more of exactly similar qialltv at yonr earlies convenience. — Yoob, etc., Road Board Office, Kirwee. I4t,h July, 1886, Albert John Fkanois. J have great plsaanre to loform you that the Poisoned Wheat the Board received from yon givaa satisfaction, and beg yon wi'.l forward at your earliest convenience efght baeheta rnoro, tho e.imo sfimp'e as before. — Tours, &o, t iload Board Office, Temuko, 23d Juno, 1886. Gesorob Dyson. I have tho honor by direction oi the Boa:d to request you lo forward £10 worth of yonr best Poisoned Groin, the asmo as the last lot received from you last season which was rverythiDg ttu.t could be e'eaired. I used come a few dsya ago, after bav- iDg it from last Reason, und it w»s m fir9t-rp.te condition, and very effectual. District Office, fcoutb Kukaia, 4th Jaae, 1886 A Makeig PREPARED OISLY BY C. M. B RO O KE, (5 AIE OF KAIiP-l) 7 CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. THE CHEAPEST PLA.CE IN" TOWN. " ZEALANDI A" BOOT STORE, East Street, ABHBITETOJST. THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | OF NEW ZEALAND. ;WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDEUS.J .CAIITAL— £I,OOO7OOO STERLING. t HEAD OFFICE"? DUNEDIN. TNSUBERB have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Policies^ 1 together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. te..FtttliJ and MARINE PvIBKS accepted on all descriptions of Property and £^— , Merchandise &Ibo Crop, Stack, and Machine Rieka at Lowest Kates of Premium, jfideiity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. JOFFIOE : HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHURUH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) i&£ ARCHIBALD «COTT, Manager for Cantt-jrbury. 'AJLBEBT 'BOBFiiITS i AGENT f|aSH BURTON ■