DIARY.

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old [shines till about 8 o'oloak. The Mood &t Q d#ys old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old Bhin&a tjll nearly o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old ebines from sundown ill about 4in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old iB full, and shines all night The Moon at 18 days &W 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 shines till morning , '<* The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m, \ andi sbiaee till Bu-iU.. 1 ] (

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MARRIAGE.

Blackburn — Lewis — On March 30th. a Tinwald, by Revd. A. Blake, Barnabas Blackburn, of Rakaia, to Hannah, eldr-st daughter of Frauds Lewie, Tin wald.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1888. TAKING NOTES.

There is no doubt whatever that Eussia has long been preparing for the possible eventuality of war with Eng land and that her naval and other officers and her agents m all British possessions, have instructions to collect and forward to headquarters every kind of information which might prove useful m such a contingency. And these in structions have been so well carried out \u25a0 that it is asserted that cadets m .Russian military and naval schools are possessed of an amount of information as to forti fications, harbors, roads, and the natural features and resources of the various British Colonies and dependencies which would greatly astonish those who imagine that such matters must neces sarily be altogether beyond the know ledge of or but very imperfectly known to any force sent hither. Every time a Kussian war-vessel puts m an appearance this knowledge is being quietly added to, and every bit of infor mation published m Parliamentary papers and m the columns of the press, from time to time, duly finds its way to St Petersburg, and is treasured up for use when occasion may require. It is, no doubt, impossible to prevent this, but it is just as well to know what is going on, so that if ever trouble 'comes, we may not fall into the error of under valuing the euemy'B sources of informa tion. As an instance of the careful note that is being taken even now, we observe that the "Auckland Bell" writes that the officers of the Bhynda, now m that port, " are making good use of their time * using the pump-handle judiciously.' Inquiries have been made as to population, yearly increase, wealth of colony, taxation, percentage of Rus sians and Finns m colony, desirability of appointing a Russian consul, openings for Russian mercantile marine, etc. They did not tread on the tender ground of asking for a look round the fortifica tions, but that is of little consequence, as through our own press and Parlia mentary Blue Books they know all that is necessary, whilst the last Russian cruiser took soundings all the way down the gulf to Whangaparai as she went out. The Afrika's officers had a look also at the two guns m Albert Park, taken at the fall of Sebastopol, and said jocularly they thought they had seen them before, and would know where to look them up when they \i anted them. All the officers of the Rhynda speak English fluently, and are excellent linguists. Captain Avellan, to use his own words, ' took it m with his mother's milk,' his mother being an English woman. . . , The Russian officers

were particularly inquisitive as to the reasons for Admiral Fairfax coming here repeatedly, and the objects of his visit. They seem to entertain the notion that it is the intention of the British Govern ment to establish a great naval depot here for their South Pacific squadron." All this, as we have said, goes to show that the Caar's Government are on the qiii viv&y and that whenever Russia has to cross swords with England she will be found better posted up as to the vulnerable points of the British posses sions than many people are disposed to imagine.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In future the Ashburton Post and Telegraph Office will be open every evening from 7 till 8 o'clock as formerly, and Sundays from 5 till 5.30 p m.

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Aloorn and Mr D. Thomas, J.P.s, John Duffy was charged with the laroeny of a pair of boots, the property of John Moison, and of the value of 235. The aocused pleaded guilty. He asked to be dealt with lightly as he would not have taken the boots if he had not had a " drop of beer," and he was willing to pay the price of them. He had only been m the country six weeks.— John Moison said that the accused came to his shop on Thursday to buy a pair of boots. On tbe following day he came m to borrow some money to go oat to his work, and after he had gone witness missed the boots produoad.— Charles Eyal said that accused sold the boots to him for 8s. — Constable Smart gave evidence as to the arrest of the accused.— The Bench said they would take a lenient view of the matter as it was a first charge. The aocused would be imprisoned for seven days. — The accused said he would pay for the boots when he came out of gaol.

A low estimate puts the number of persons supported by all the forms of employment furnished by eleotricity at 5,000,000.

Tho courting of tho aboriginals of Australia consisted simply m knocking the woman of his preference down with a club and carrying her off. This form of wooing was bb elßca, oious as brief, and was certainly commend able on the sooro of eoonomy. It is generally believed that the Polar bear, oannot be tamed. Last autumn, however, a

Norwegian Bkipper brought one of these beara

with him from the Arctic Sea to Tromso, and it has become quite tame. Tho bear plays like a dog with the crew of the vessel, and follows its master everywhere. It is nearly full grown.

p is stated that flax of excellent quality grows m abundanoe m Chili, and that the native government has jußt offered free passes and good grants of land to 20 Irish families who are experts m the dressing and •preparation of the flax. Should the natives become aq<£uaint/sd with the proper manipula j tion of the ftbro, this indußj,ry promises to * develop into a large .and important ope jn the t Beat future,

An Inspeotion Parade of the Rifles and Guards will bo held at the Drillshed on

Tuesday evening next, at seven p.m. A full muster is requested.

The installation of the W.M. and investi" tare of officers of the Somerset Lodge, No. 1811, 8.C., took place last evening at the Masonio Hall, P.M. Bro Braddell m the chair, the Wardens chairs being ocoupied by P.M.'s A; Curtis and J. Scaly of the sister Lodges. The W.M.s of South Rakaia, St. John's, and Thistle Lodges attended with a number o brethren. I.P.M. Bro Diinant sent a letter of greeting, and apologised for his unavoidable absence. P.M. Bro Felton, the W.M, eleot, was installed by P.M. Bro Braddell. The newly-elected W.M. then invested the follow ing officers for the ensuing year :— S.W., Bro J. Jb. Brown ; J.W., Bro Paul ; Treasurer, Bro Pattman; Secretary, Bro Colyer; S.D.> Bro C. W. Baker ; J.D. , Bro G. F. Soott ; Stewards, Broa J. Canning and Matthews; 1.G., Bro W. Anderson ; Tyler, Bro R. Cullen ; Direotor of Ceremonies, Bro H, J. Jones. The ceremony of installation, performed by Bro Braddell, and assisted by Bro O. Hawson, W.M. St. John's Lodge, was conduoted m an impressive manner. The Lodge having been closed, the brethren adjourned to the refeo tory, where the usual loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honored.

At a meeting of the Canterbury Land Board on Friday the following land sales were made, and perpetual leases and deferred pay ment Hoenßes granted:— Gash sales — Sections 85812 and ,35813, each 50a, Pudding Hill, to William Power; seotion 21, Reserve 1371, 94a 3r 26p, Hinds, to Margaret B. Baxter ; section 11, Reserve 1381, 195a Or 33p, Hinds, to the same purohaser. On deferred payment conditions:— Seotion 35820, 50a, Ashburton Forks, to Patrick Connelly. On perpetual leases :— Section 37, Reserve 350, Hinds, 114a 3r lip, to W. H. Shillito; seotion 35810 i Hinds, 38a 2r 17p, to Thomas B. Drennan ; seotion 50, Reserve 350, Hinds, 112a 28p, to Hugh Rainey; seotion 35803, 41a 3p, and seotion 35804, 47a 2r 30p, Pudding Hill, to William Middleton ; Beotions 35975—6—7—8, each 50a, and seotion 35799, 47a lr, Pudding Hill, to James Maofarlano; seotion 35780> 49 a 3r 32p, Mayfield North, to Murdooh Rae ; seotion 35801, 34a lr lOp, and section 35802, 34a 2r 18p, Pudding Hill, to David Quinn ; seotion 35790, 50a, South Hinds, to Franois A. Saunders ; seotion 35808, 42a 8r sp, and seotion 35809, 50a, Hinds, to Peter Graoe; Beotion 35800, 20a 2r 27p, Pudding Hill, to H. O. Hanson ; seotions 35768 and 9, eaoh 50a, at Mayfield South, to Samuel Gibson ; seotions 35817 and 35818, eaoh 50a, Pudding Hill, to Michael F. MoAvsy.

Mistress : " Didn't the maoaroni oome from the grocer's, Bridget?" Bridget: "Vis, mum, but oi sent it back. Ivery wan ay thim stims was «mpty,"

The death rate among the Liberians on the Panama Canal has been over 30 per cent* since last April. The Liberian Government will stop further immigration to the Isthmus.

So intense is the oold m Canada that the spray from Niagara was frozen, forming a complete ice bridge m front of the Falls over whioh people have passed.

A London druggist has hit the popular taste for good bargains. In his window he displays a card that reads — " Come m and get 12 emetios for one shilling." j In a part of South Wales, where inunda tions are frequent, a board is raised on a post with this inscription :— " Take notioe, that when this board is under water the road is impassable." The Spanish Government has given orders to English houses for camp equipage and hospital and other stores for a foroe of 25,000 men. ...... Italy is still the land of song. v ' There arß no less than 87 opera companies, oomposed of Italians exclusively m existence. Of these 61 are singing m different parts oi the peninsula, and 26 are engaged m foreign countries, " Truth " hears that there have been acri monious disoussions about the speoial trains whioh were bo freely supplied last year to the royal visitors from abroad. The Queen will not pay for them, and the Treasury absolutely refuse to oontribute a penny. The guests never thought of " planking down " their rail way fares, and it will probably end m the re speotive companies having to write off their claims as a bad debt.

A Wesleyan Sisterhood has just been es tablished m the West End of London m eonneotion with the speoial mission of the Connexion to wealthier olasses of the oapital. It oonsists of 12 young ladies, the daughters of leading Wesleyans, who wear a distinctive dress, though they take no vows, and oan at any time leave Katharine House, the quarters of the little community. Thoir specia l funotion is sufficiently indioated by their name of Sisters of the Poor.

The portrait of the Prinoe of Wales whioh the great painter Angeli has been executing for the Noble's Club at Buda-Pesth is now finished. It is an admirable likeness. The pose of the figure and the carriage of the head aro full of dignity ; m faot, the whole picture teems with life and spirit. The Prinoe id represented wearing the uniform of his Eaglish Hussar Regiment, with the green and red riband of the Hungarian Order of St. Stephen.

One of the greatest of women philanthro. pists and about whom society knows little or nothing is Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, of Boston. Her income is about fifty thousand dollars a year, whioh she receives quarterly, and it is said that she is often penniless before the end of the quarter. She has no children, has no house or home, does not keep a carriage, never goes to the theatre, never read but two novels m her life, and never possessed but one velvet dress. She spends her time and money m charity, and that without identifying herself with the objects of her generosity.

The polioe have laid hands on a thieves' institute m Paris, worked on similar lines to M. Fagin's. To M. Tardieu, the police com missary of Belleville, is due the oredit of hunting down ths gang. The associates were submitted to the strictest discipline. Eaoh member was entitled every morning to a loan from the common fund. The captain I and five of his men are m gaol. Over thirty pharges of theft and burglary have up to the present beep brought against them. The Artful Dodger of the gang was but sixteen years old, and some of his associatca were aged from twelve to thirteen, of whom two have eaoh been taken up over twenty-five times. HolliOway's Ointment and Piias. — As winter advances and the weather becomes more and more inolement and trying tho I earliest evidences of ill-health must be im mediately oheoked and removed, or a slight illness may result m a serious malady. Relaxed and sore throat, quinsey, influenza, chronic cough, bronchitis, and most other pulmonary affeotionß will be relieved by rubbing this cooliog Ointment into the Bkin as nearly as practicable to the seat of mis chief. This treatment, simple yet effective, is admirably adapted for the removal of these diseases ' during infanoy and youth. Old asthmatic invalids will derive marvellous relief from the use of Holloway's remedies, whioh have wonderfully relieved many suoh sufferers, and re-established health after every ptlj&r Pjoana hgd Biguftily Jailed •

WAR PROBABILITIES.

The Home correspondent of the Mel bourne " Age" nays : —

To cum up tho (situation, it i«i evident' now that Russia will not directly attack Austria, but Bulgaria may ba the scone of aggression, or Tnrkoy through Bulgaria. This would certainly rouse Austria to action, bat the terms of tbe treaty jast published will not compel Germany to join the fray, ao that it may ba after all that Bismarck regards the situation from a purely selfish point of view, and la determined to remain "benevolently neutral " until he perceives a safe oppor tunity for Germany to obtain BOtno aigaal [advantage. Ital? la pledged to support the autonomy of Balgaria, so she wil! doubtless co-operate cordially with Austria m resisting any warlike attempt on the part of the Czir to regain his influanoe ia the Balkan province ; and England will probably bo involved if Russia make another dash at Constantinople.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

[Pan PfiKss Association.]

AUCKLAND, April 6. The Hon E. Mltchelaon was waited apon to-day by the Ooanoil of the Cham ber o? Commerce with reference to the North Island Trunk Railway aud th<j views of the Government apon that Bab* jeot. They pointed out that the Auoklaad people are of opinion that railway com munication should be established to Taca nakl. Mr Mitchelaon aald the Govern ment had not yet considered the question of the respective routes, as they are awaiting the report of the surveyors now engaged m surveying at three points, Niml, Ingle wood, and Stratford. It was probable this report would not be pre sented to next session of Parliament, Mr Mltohelson said the Government would consider Captain Daveny's scheme of speoial Battlement, and would also take into consideration the quentlon of im proving telegraphic communication with Wellington.

A deputation of the Trades and Labor Chunoll interviewed Mr Mitchelson to-day with respect to the Ohineae question, to asoertain whether or not the New Zealand Government proposed to 00-operate with the other Governments m the Australian colonies m taking steps to exclude Ohineae. Mr Mitchelaon said the matter had not been broached before the Cabinet, so he oouid not definitely state what were the views of the Government upon the question, There was uo doubt but that they would require to consider the matter *s It was bound to come op at tho ensuing session of Parliament. He recommended the Oounoll to forward a report to tha Government upon the matter. Mr Mitchel aon promised to communicate with the Premier to aaoertain whether a subsidy which had been paid to Donald and Eden borough's steamer for carrying on the South Sea Island trade would be oon tinaed, as it was'polnted out that Kanaka labor was employed by that vessel.

New Plymouth, April 6. A cottage m Powderham street, near the Government Buildings, was burnt at midnight. It was not insured. The snp poaed oaaae Is ignition of wood connected with the iron chimney.

The wife of Mr Downea, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, died sud denly of apoplexy last evening. Her funeral takes place to-morrow.

Wellington, April 6 The Government has decided to give as slatanoa to tho batter aad oheeae industry. With that view the Premier has written to the Agent-General, that the beat meana to that enr) would be the importation of a duly qtnlified export who could instruct manufacturers m tha beßt methods of preparation of their produce to oult the market. He requests Sir Dillon Bell to BBoare the Bervloes of Buch a person : the salary to be given tha Premier thinks should not exceed £300 pec annum] and reasonable travelling expenses with three years engagement and a free passage out, and home, if at the expiration of the term the person Bhould deolde to return, al though the Premier has no doubt should he prove a suoceßS his ocoupatlon would be permanent.

It 1b Btated that a large quantity of electric lighting plant valued at about £1500 now m store has been condemned as useless.

James Madden has been arrested at Auckland on the alleged charge of issuing a valueless oheque there, He has bean remanded, and a petition has bean lodged m the Supreme Oontt to adjudicate him a bankrupt.

The clmga of perjury against W. J Middleton, solicitor, was withdrawn.

The Govarnment have received no inti mation from Sir D. Bell, that ha intended to retire from the Agent-Generalship In October.

At a meeting of the Exhibition Com missioners today, Hia Exoellenoy tbe Governor presided. Instructions were issued foe forwardlog exhibits from this colony.

An enquiry was held Into the Opera Houao fire to-day. The evidence went to show that the fire occurred m the etalc case leading to the upper circle. Mrs Smith, wife of the oustodian, who lived "m the flies," said that daring her husband's absence from the theatre on the ! night before the fire, Bhe heard the stige door creak and some parson walk a0r093 the atage. lfc appeared aa if some one was stealing across, and Bhe knew the foot steps were not those of h,er husband. On the lattor'a return ahe informed him of the circumstance, and although HtnUh made search no ons waa found m the buiidluy;. Smith deposed that half-a-dozm p3raona might hava beaa hiding m tha building and ha would ba unable to discover them. Ha mentioned that en the day before about £25 of the Company's money had been left on the desk m the office m notes aud silver ready for banking. IJe did not enter the offioa after the Ore as he did not care to go there alone, Ha was m iho office yesterday with a direotor and found that the doak had been on fire and wan charred, but there was no sign of either paper or Qilver money. The desk was not burned auffioiantly to have acoounted for the disappearance of the silver. The other evidence was unim portant, and an open verdict was returned*

The Hutt R-illway line has been tem porarily repaired aoffijiontly to enable traffic to be resumed, but trains travel at a very alow rate between here and Petone.

Tt is stated that Mr Douglas of Kaogi tlkei, formerly a .Lieutenant m the Royal Navy, is to be appointed Major In the Colonial forces and virtually iv command of them*

Oiikistohuro^, April 6. This afternoon' Bishop Hhrper ootise oratod tho Church of Ec gland portion of the new public cemetery at Lin wood, m the presence of a large aaaomblage, In cluding most of the town and suburban clergy.

Tha Kiiapoi Woollen Oompnny refuse to exhibit at Melbourne. The roasou alleged is that there ia ao much work on hand that to give up what ia being dene m order to prepare special exhibits, would be to loao more time than can bo aff jrded.

Uunedin. April 6 In the defence m the Walttihuna arsr>n case Sir Robert Stout took a twofold objection on Mr Hagglt'a cpenlng : First, that when three persons were j >intly obarged with au offcnoa it waa necessary to prove the exaot one that committed it, unless conspiracy were ahosvn ; that the facts were two-faced, that ia, {hat though there might be evidence of concealing the goods, that did not necessarily mean that tie prisoners had been guilty of arson. The Judge thought m best that evidence should be taken, as there might bo aome thjtag .to go to th.o jqry,

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at A 'ford Station for the week ending April 6th, 1888 :—

Rainfall m March : — A.lford Stition 6 66in : Alford Forest, 5 06in.

THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR.

RUMORED RETIREMENT.

(Per Press Association.)

Berlin, April 5. Persistent reports are being circulated to the effect that Prince Bismarck, fear ing that Russia may take umbrage at the projected betrothal of Prince Alexander of Battenberg to the Princess Victoria, daughter of the Emperor, has tendered his resignation as Chancellor of the Empire. Another statement is to the effect that Prince Bismarck merely contemplates resigning m consequence of continued ill-health. Both statements are guardedly denied.

Queen Victoria favors the marriage, and it is understood that her contem plated visit to the Emperor is iv accord ance with her expressed desire to be present at the betrothal ceremonies.

London, April 5.

There is great excitement all over the Continent m consequence of the rumored retirement of Bismarck from the Chan cellorship of the German Empire,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

RAILWAY STRIKES.

New Yobk, April 4

Operators on railway lines running m Chicago refuse to touch the rolling stock of the Qu'ncey line, where a strike among the railway employes still continues. Wholesale discharges are being made, and several strikes have resulted. The situation is considered critical, and a serious disturbance is feared.

April 6. A number of railway engine-men have left Chicago for New Zealand as a result of the Chicago-Quincey strike, which still continues.

GOLD COMPANIES.

London, April 4. The New Zealand Beaches Gold Company, with capital, and the Champion Gold and Silver Com pany of New Zealand, with of capital, have been registered.

HANDSOME CONDUCT.

London, April 5. The directors of the Bank of Aus tralasia have decided to grant the family of Mr S, Parkes, their manager at Melbourne, who was killed m the Windsor railway accident, per annum for 5 years.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

The pictures for the Melbourne Ex hibition are not numerous, but remark able for the excellence of the collection. The Prince of Wales has consented to lend a number of paintings m his pos session.

ADDRESS BY THE EMPEROR FREDERICK.

Berlin, April 4. The Emperor has issued an address to the Reichstag, m which he states that he will give unremitting attention to the affairs of State, and will ensure the maintenance of ihe efficiency of the army. He suggests numerous changes m the organisation of the army.

THE PORTE AND EGYPT.

Constantinople, April 4.

The Porte has under consideration a modified convention, which limits the Egyptian frontier on the Red Sea to the Sinai peninsula, and gives the east coast ports to Turkey.

DISTURBANCES IN CRETE.

Affairs m the Island of Crete are m a disturbed state, and there is an increased bitterness between the Turks and the Christian residents. The former have appealed to the Sultan for protection.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press' association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, April 6

The child reported a few days ago to be affected with smallpox, died of the contagion to-day. No fresh cases have been reported.

TASMANIA.

HoBART t April 6. Arrived-— R. M.S. Tainui from Ply mouth via Teneriffe and Capetown.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, April 6.

The erection of a new fort at the entrance to the harbor has been com menced. It is expected that it will take eight years to complete the work, and that the fort will cost half-a-million of money. It is now considered certain that a yachting party which left the port on Monday last, on a fishing excursion, has been drowned. A passing boat's crew state that they saw a yacht caught by a squall, which capsized it m the harbor on that day.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

\u25a0Adelaide, April 6

Goodfellow, the well-known athlete, who fired a revolver at his sweetheart, but fortunately missed her, was charged with the offence at the Supreme Court. The prisoner alleged as his reason for the act that the girl had jilted him. He was sentenced to seven years' hard labor. During the trial the revolver, which was produced m court, ac cidentally exploded, the shot narrowly missing thefjudge.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

_ 'I ha following buainesß waa transacted *ft' r we went to p;ea3 yesterday : SMALL BIRDS. Tha manager of the Ashburton Drag Of.mpany wrote, drawing attention to a new procss3 of poisoning wheat. He was m poescQsion of rnaohinery by which the - grain was thoroughly impregnated with poiaon, ao that ifc could not fall m its effect upon birds. —Latter reoeived. WAXEB, BAO£S THROUGH GROWN LANDS. [a cousequence of a motion by Mr Wright, carried at laat meeting, a return was laid on tbe table Bhowiog the amount which the Council had expended In m.-»kin£ water races through Crown lands. Mr Wright moved— " That application be made to the Government for a refand of the sum of £542 10a, expended by this Council m carrying water races through the waßte landa of the Crown, whereby tbe saleable value of the land has been largely Increased." He said that the claim waa perfectly legitimate, andvfhether the amount waa paid m one Bam or m in stalments as the land waa Bold mattered vary little, bo long aa the prlnolple of the justice of the Council's claim waa reoog* nlaed.

The motion waa seoonded by Me Har per and carried, GREEKS. The Longbeaoh Road Board brought under the Council's notice the necessity of legislation regarding keeping oreeki olear for the rnn of water. J Mr Grigg explained that a number of creaks m the Longbeach district were overgrown |with wateroresß, the result being that the water was backed up, m many oaaes doing damage to the roads. The Road Board were not awara of any I legislation giving them power to compel the keopiug olear of the oreeka. The matter was deferred till next meet* A OL4BI, The Tinwald Town Board wrote, asking for a refund of a sum of 30 j, money pended m repairing foid aoroes water raoa m Thompson atreet. The JdJoglneer said that the Town Board, when forming the Btreet line, destroyed the original ford m reducing the level of the ground, and he oould not see why they should ask the Council to contribute to the remaking of It. It was decided to inform the Town Board accordingly. DRAW. The Tinwald Town Board asked the Council to widen the drain from the Great South Road to Thompson street. Referred to the Flood Water Commit tee. OHABMABLH AID. The United Oaarltable Aid Board re* quested a cheque for the amount of the Council's contribution, £625 3s. The Chairman u»ld the Board could not be actually m want cf the money, aa they were always m funds m consequence of their estimates being bo la r ge. He did not think it waa prudent or wiae policy to make these excessive demands on the ratepayers. He did his, beat to get the estimate reduced, and £1500 waa knocked off. Still they ought to pay the contri bution now, as it was the end of the financial year.

Mr Wright thought the Council should support the Ob airman ia the protest- he recently made against the excessive levies, and m forwarding the cheque for the contribution, be thought it vroald be well to proteßt against the excessive tax made on the ratepayers. He. objected to befog associated with Ohrlatcharch In the poor* rate business, but ia the existing state of the Uw they could not help It.

Mr Harper agreed with Mr Weight, No one could help admiring the manner m which the Chairman at the rsoent meet Ing of the Board had stack up for Ash barton.

Mr JMedlander pointed out another in justice la the banking arrangements of the Board, whereby the Ohrlstohuroh Hospital Board got its overdrafc without ohargf, because the Charitable Aid £oard s by reason of its excessive levies, was always m fundn. He moved — "That this Council objeota to the existing bank log arrangements between the North Canterbury Hospital Board, and the United Aahbnrtoa' and North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board, by which it appears that the former body Is utilising the funds belonging to tb^e latter withont paying for the use of such lands. The Council ii of opinion that this arrangement is improper and to the prejudice of part at least of the United Canterbury bodies, and con* older, that it is only fair andjeqaitablo that the North Canterbury Hospital Board should pay banking rate of Interest to the United Board."

Mr Grigg Beconded the motion whloh waa oarried,

Mr Wright moved, and Mr Harper seconded — "That thia Council protests against the exoeaafvo estimates framed by the Charitable Aid Board of Aehburtou ahd North Canterbury, whereby larger sums are demanded from the ratepayers than the expenditure requires." The motion wae oarried. FLOOD "WATER CHANNEL, A letter from the Mount Somera Road Board 7'eatorm water channel was referred to the Storm Water Committee, REOULiTION OP TRAFFIO. The solicitor wroto slating his opinion m reference to the bylaws drafted by the Counoil for the regulation of trafiia on the Aahbnrton bridge, The by-lat was approved. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. A slaughtering license waß granted to G. Scarlett. The Council then adjourned.

SPECIAL MEETING.

A apeoial meeting was then held

It was resolved that the Aahbnrton fcraffio bridge by-hsrs should come iuto force on Jane Jafc.

Messrs Reatell and Peaahe were ap proved of »3 Buretlea for Mr E. F. Wrlßhjt, the lessee of the Mount Somera Tram way.

The special order re leaae of tramway, waa confirmed. The Council then adjourned.'

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1888



Moon's Run Sun Moon Moon ago at P-prll. Rises. Sots. Rises Sets, noonday fp.m. p.m. 2 Monday .. 0.21 5.47 9.48 0.5 20 3 Tuesday .. 6.22 5.45 10.44 1.8 21 4 Wednesday.. 6.23 5.43 11.43 2 4 22 6 Thursday .. 6.24 5.41 * « 2.53 23 a.m. 6 Friday.. .. 0.25 539 0.45 3.35 24 7 Saturday ... 0.2G 5;38 1.47 4.9 25 8 Sunday .. 0,27 536 2.49 4.39 2G



High Date. Shade. m State of weather, low high Sun. j Saturday 45- 68- 123- Rain, calm Sunday 45- 77- 132- Fine N.W. Monday 48- 78- 135- „ „ Tuesday 40- 74- 132- „ „ Wed'day 32- 70* 130- P,, E Thur'day 40- 77- 130- „ „ Friday 32- 74- 129- „ „



The Greytown Butter and Cheese Faotory Company (says the " Wairarapa Daily ") have just reoeived oable advioes that the seven tons of oheese sent Home by them m the Kaikoura has realised £46 a ton, or 5d a lb, m the London market. We (" Post ") hardly fancy the Company will he satisfied with the result, which, by the time freight, commission, etc, are deducted, will, wa imagine, only net them about 3d a lb here. Why be siok and ailing when Hop Bitters will surely oure you. None genuine out made by American Co] Read and know, Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and' SOJNS/ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, eto, ; the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate : — " 24th April, 1885.— Messrs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflam- mation on the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attaok of low fev&r, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, bat without success. He found it necessary to amptuate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Euoalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract and not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After apply, ing the extract every four hours for nine . or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any suoh disease to give the Euoalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinoed that they will find it the most wonderful of medicines. — Youra, etc., E. J. Oubnow, Wattle street, Sandhurst,*' -(AdYt.) ."• • \u25a0 \u25a0 '



"Rough on Piles."— Why Buffer Piles;? Im. mediate relief and complete oure guaranteed. Ask for "Rough on Piles." Sure oure for itching, protruding, bleudiag, or any form of piloß \u25a0 . 4 "Rough on Catarrh" corrects offensive odors at once. Complete oure of worst chronio oases ; also unequaled as gargle for diphtheria, a foul breath, i • j



Wanted- 4 NNIVERSARY Services will he oon- jtV. duoted at the Wesleyan Church to- morrow morning and evening, by Rev J. Newman Buttle. C llectiona m aid of the T mat Fund. 4*37 WANTED to Sell -A First-class Piano grand action. Cash or terms very liberal. Apply Hayes and Co. BOOTS.— We have reduced oar B™t Liat, and are Belling them wonder- fully cheap,— H. O. Segebs, Melford Honae. WANTED everyone to secure a supply of A«hburton Oolored Flannels, Fcarlet, Blue, Navy. Pink, and Marone, at less than tho price of imported at the Ashburton Clothing Mart, Paunders' buildings, and nowhere lese at any price. B, Aicorn. TANTiD Known.— Melford Houae 1j now shewing a splendid 1 assortment of Drapery, Mill nery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o, very cheap. ~\ 1 7" ANTED —Everyone to come and W see the nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers.— Robert Aloorn, Saan- j derß' Bolldlnga. 3*ll WINTER. — We are now shewing a Splendid Assortment of Ladies and Children's Ulsters m all the leading Btyles, very cheap. — H. O. Segbrs, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographß Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Bcraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Bilke, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at Mbs Manhibe's Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings WANTED Tenders for Feeding off 60 acres of Turnips at the Village Settlement, to be fed off by the 20fch of May. Tenders will be received up to ths 10th of April. Apply, G, POCOOK, 4 16 Aahburton, \ TRY I KIRKPATRICK'S SPECIAL QUALITY 'I FRESH FRUIT -JAM S— .NOTICE. OUR Special Quality U K" 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 Fruit, and lo the best quality it ia poialble to make, CAUTION : None is Genuine unices our Name ia stamped on the Tin, and has our regis- tered Tiade Mitk, the letter "X,"on the Label. ,- S. KIRKPATRICK AND CO., MANUFACTURERS, NELSON. Important. THE Proprietors of the NEW ZEA- LAND CLOTHING FACTORY, at the request of a large number of their Customers, have decided to contlnne their Ashburton Branoh, Our Manager, Mr W. Sparrow, h»s just selected an entirely NEW STOCK, Suitable for the approaohlng Season, and with a view of commanding a Large Business, he has our instruc- tions to mark ALL GOODS AT THE Lowest Factory Prices. Our Clothing being manufactured of the best New 'Zealand TWEEDS, well out and well made, is known as superior to any other make, and obtained the GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE WELLINGTON KXBIBITION. HALLENRTEIN BROS & Co. A new and varied Stook of HOSIERY, HATS, SHIRTS. SCARFS, TIES, PORTMANTEAUS, &o, t &0,, To select from, all marked at the Lowest Factory Prices. 3 99



TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. rpHfi t)NDEBSIGtfED oan Supply every Requisite for BUILDING PURPOSES. JL Timber, Tron. Ridging, Spouting, Nails. Doors, Boshes, Cooking Ranges, Registers, Paints, Oils, Brushes, Paperhaoginge, Window Glass (all eize&), Locks and Ui ge<*. ALB O,— NEWCASTLE COAL WESrPORT GOAL NATIVE COAL FIREWOOD SHORT LENGTHS. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN Z&ALANDIA BOOT STORE EAST STREET ABHBURTON Great Reductions, /^o^l r 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT UC^^^k ™ TOE ONE_MONT H fc|gf % *\u25a0* "O IITURRAy, Jeweller, having secured the PremUea lately O »J Xli. J3JL occupied by Mr Njsatjb, Chemist, la now offering his w STOCK at % ' Ifi DISCOUNT OF 3a IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL. ' 3 26 DIPPING REASON, 1888. BROOKE'S "Perfect" Sheep Dip. IS T&E BEST FOR THE WOOL, AS PROVED BY PRACTICAL TESTS. PREPARED In accordance with the lateßt advancements In chemistry aa applied to the Woollen Manufacturing Industry. It 1b a deofded improvement on the old fashioned dips and only requires a trial to prove Its superiority. At the late Sheep- dipping Competition, conducted by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- tion theKMBFoI Woollen Co., on behalf of the Association, for wool dyeing and general manufacturing purposes, awarded th& firßt place to Brooke's " Perfeot" Sheep Dip } In fact, Brooke's Dip was the only one* tftaT; actually Improved the wool m thta important respect, the undipped wool being second, whilst all the othera were more ot leas discolored. The Association also p-ttetfwflced BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP lo be roperlor to the ZaaUndla, Little's, Hateh I*,1 *, Cooper's and MoDougall's, »nd also to leave iho wool In better condition than Thomas' Dip. Brooke'o Dip having con- sequently been proved to be better then the Eogliuh Dips, your practloal aopporfc of the oolonlal article Is reapectfally solicited. To eneare Brooke's Dip being more thoroughly lasting m Its good effects, m future it will be sent ont2o per oent stronger free of extra charge. Proportions for use.— One Gallon of Dip to 100 Gallons to water. Mixes readily with cold water ; does not require stirring while dipping. Remarkably emollient, leaving the wool m perfeot condition, without the slightest \u25a0tain from the first day of Dipping. Concentrated m composition to reduce coit oi carriage, and put op m a portable handy form for use, It U also one of the oheapeat Pint In the Market, REDUCED PRICE : 14s per tin, to make 200 gallons wash ; 70s per otse, oon* taining stlnß, to make 1000 Gallons; 65a per case for not leas tb«n 5 oases. Package! free. m F. MAKEIG, Agent, Ashburtorf » — . — , \u25a0 ' \u25a0 lib GEORGE JAMESON* WEST STREET HAS FOR SALE,— Bye Rom, and Cape Barley, Plough Shares, Little's Sheep Dip, Thomas' Sheep Dip. AGENT FOR— New Zealand Fire and MarinejJlnsurance Company. Bißks ot GROWING CROPS or STACKS aocfepted at lowest current rates, CASH PURCHASEE OF WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY. 2 THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS.} CAPITAL— £I,OOO7OOO STERLING. HEAD OFFIdFT DUNEDIN. TNSUBERS have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Policieß. X together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. FlKfi and MARINE EIBEB accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest .Hates of Premium, ifidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteod. OFFICE C HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHUECH. (Opposite' Bank of New Zealand.) * ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ALiBEBT EOBEIITS, 5 L AGENT, ASHJBURTON