The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1888. NOTES.

Much has been said and written about the " Sweating system " m vogue among manufacturers m large towns, and the startling statements made as to its horrors are not altogether without foundation. By cable the other day we learned that a reliable witness gave it as his opinion that the system so lowered and degraded those brought under it that lives of children m London, to the number of at least one thousand, were annually sacrificed that the insurance upon their lives might be received to keep body and soul of parents together. In Victoria, we learn from the report of the Inspector of factories, work rooms, and shops, that during the past twelve months 2,182 factories and work rooms were registered, or 282 over the registra tions of 1886. The increase resulted from the opening of new factories and the discovery of unregistered establish ments by the Inspectors. The number employes engaged m these places was 29,969 males andj 11,114 females. Fresh legislation to compel the keeping of record sheets was required to enable particulars to be obtained as to how far the sweating system was carried on. The chief defect m the existing law was that a work room did not become a factory unless six persons were employed m it, and it was possible for the system to be m force m such a place without the inspectors being cognisant of the fact. The Inspector is certain that many women have to work far more than eight hours per day. An approxi mate return of wages earned indicated that the majority of the male employes m. Victoria were paid on an average 45s per week at a trade. Boys received 10s per week ; women, 10s per week ; and girls, 9s per week. Great care had been taken to compel compliance with the Act by Chinese furniture makers. During 1887 25 factories, employing 341 Chinese, were registered, as against 23 factories, employing 329 Chinese, registered m 1886. It is only by having a strict supervision over factories and work rooms that the sweating system can be prevented ,

We published a paragraph a few weeks ago showing where the tea duty was likely to be sunk and it was then shown that Taranaki was to get the real benefit of the subsidies for which the amount raised from the tea duty was to be allocated. Now we see m an ex change the following : — Taranaki is al ways coming m for a big slice of Government plunder. Referring to the new hospital at New Plymouth, Dr McGregor m his annual report says : — "The new hospital is nearly twice as large as there is any occasion for at present, and there is a great deal of waste space. The greatest extravag ance is m the waste of spaco and waste ■of monty m the bathrooms, closets and lavatories. The contract price for the new hospital is £5000 of which £3000 was paid by Government. The chair man of the Board and Mr J. T. Davis are sureties for the contractor. The son of the former, who is employed m 1 his father's business, is doing the paint ing, and the latter is doing the plumb ingjwork."

The persistent attempts of two or three Home journals to try to harm this colony as much as possible by saying all mannar of spiteful things against it, have so far fallen short pf their mission and the successful floating of our last loan was rather a cruel blow to the power of these journals for evil. Doubtless these were many, who wrote against the oolony who hoped to reap a little pile out of their efforts, and without doubt, they would had their schemes been successful. The "Argns's" London correspondent writing by Jaßt mfl ij relative to the Loan says ; — r lhe success .of. thp New Zealand Loan was a surprise to everybody, and especially to those who a few* days pre viously had been deciding the issue and doing everything m their power to damage its prospects| m some of our financial organs. The heavy indebted ness of the colony had been paraded day by day with the evident intention of de terring the public Iffiva subscribing, while m. Stock Exchange .circles the coming issue had heen persistently; " beared." In spite of these tacticß, ■ however, there was quite an unexpected \ rash for the loan, as is evident from the fact that 604 tenders were sent m to (he Bank of England, amour ting to a total of £8,024,300, or more than four limes the sum asked. From this large num ber of applications it is evident that the public were eager to obtain,* share of the new 4 per cept stock oo buch, favprablp

terms. Although the bulk of the loan has undoubtely gone into the hands of a powerful syndicate, the chief feature m this operation seems to have been that two rival groups of dealers competed for the loan who outdid each other. One syndicate, owing to the lowness of the price offered by it, was completely defeated, and will obtain no allotment ; while the 'other (a more enterprising group) has secured a very large slice of the loan. It has been suggested that the reduction m the bank rate two hours before the delivery of the tenders had something to do with the successful floating ot the loan, and undoubtedly it contributed to that result. The prices offered ranged from the minimum (£96 10s) to £98 10s, and some of the tenders were for very large amounts. One tender was for £900,000 at £97 , 15s 6d ; three were for £500,000 each at £96 10s, £97 12s 6d, and £97 17s 6d j one was for £250,000 at £97 11s; three for £200.000 each at £96 10s and £97 Us ; tenders at £97 18s received about 76 per cent of the amount applied for, and those above that price m full. The average price obtained was £97 15s 7d. On the result becoming known considerable excitement was manifested, not only m investment, but also m specu lative circles, and the market price both of the new and of the old stocks rose rapidly, as the syndicate tendering at the lower prices had already sold a consider able amount of stock m the market m anticipation of the allotment. Its failure to get what it wanted from the bank forced it to buy m the Exchange m order to cover its sales. A great de mand was thus created m purely artificial ways, and the premium was run up above £2, and the New Zealand "ring," as it is called, hope ere long to carry 4 per cents to or over par.

The recent action of the Ashburton Porks School Committee re their Master has been severely commented on by other journals outside this district. The Christchurch "Telegraph" had a warm leaderette on the subject, and now the Dunedin " Evening Star " has the following under the heading of " W hat Next" .—At a place called Ashburton Forks there are seven individuals, yclept a School Committee, the compeers of whom are, we hope, not to be found m the colony. It seems that the teacher had the temerity to endeavor to better his position ; but the fact coming to the ears of a zealous Committeeman, he was the means of having a special meeting of the Committee convened, whereat this unique resolution was passed nem. con. : — " That as the master (Mr Hale) seems desirous of obtaining another school, he cannot have that interest m the school whioh the Committee cculd wish. I therefore propose that he be asked to resign." On receipt of this resolu tion the master addressed this dignified reply to the Committee. (Here follows Mr Hale's letter to the Committee, which has already appeared m these columns. ) The artifle then continues: — We read that the majority of the Committee were of opinion that "if a Committee could not dismiss or elect a master at pleasure, without consulting the Board, they were not wanted" ; and forthwith proceeded to give the unfortunate teacher the statutory three months' notice, a solitary member objecting to the illegal course that had been pursued. Of course the Board will veto these high-handed pro ceedings. Nothing but the cumulative vote could have furnished such a won derful Committee.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Palmers ton Borough Oounoil have been mulct m £178 and costs for loss through defective drainage.

The Wellington Woollen Company's mills are working night and day to keep pace with their orders.

Auckland must be aujjering severely from the exodus. A lad; writer says (< that Boon there will be nobody left m Auckland except women and children and old men."

Every teaoher m the servioeof the Welling ton Education Board has reoeived notioe that a reduction m salaries will take place after 31st of August next. Mr Miohael Mitton, of Mount Feel Station, South Canterbury, died last Friday. Deceased was well known as a lover of all munly and field sports. The Omimi Dairy Faotory Company have paid 3d per gallon for milk, written off 30 per cept. ;for depreciation of plant, and carried forward a balance of £17 2s sd. In all £1300 worth of cheese was made — 37 tons at Id per lb for making. The landed proprietor, Rasmus Thorsen, Malo, of the parish of Hedrum, was bom, died, and buried on the same day as the Emperor William. The clergyman of the parish mentioned the Btrange coincidence m the course of the funeral sermon. The total number of children on the books of native schools during 1887 was 2631. The net expenditure on Native schools was £21,869 of whioh £4894 was spent on buildings and fences, and on boarding schools, higher edu cation, and apprenticeship £1716. An Illionis farmer reoently lost thirteen head of cattle whioh he had been feeding all the winter on wheat straw. As the animals were perfectly free from disease, an examina tion was made of three of them and m the stomaoh of each was found a ball of twine the size of a base ball, and of the kind the farmer has been using on his twine binder. As the animals were m perfeot health, the oause of death seemed to be traceable to the presence of the twine m the stomaoh.

Mr Bruce declared to the House the other night, that \t he were a working-man, de pendent upon his earnings, \\q would strongly resent all the fuss and oommisseration thai was made about that olass m the colony. The^working-men were, he said, better off m New Zealand than w any other part of the world, and their true friends were not those who raised these cries, but those who were anxious not to delude them.

A good of interest is centred m the forth cpmjng Grand National meeting at Christ ohureh. 411 the horses engaged have arrived and did good work at Eicqartpn on Tuesday. Chemist and Waitangi ape both looklpg very well, and the former iB a firm favourite at 8 to 1. Faugh-a-Bal!agh gallopa Btrongly, but is lame and jumps slovenly. Mangaohone struck himself while schooling a few days ago, and is a trifle stiff, but otherwise m capita! fettle. Kangaroo has done easy work during the last day or two, but is very fit, and if he can stay the distance, will win. Irish King ran very badly at Plurapton Park, and has deoiiupd m the betling, but is fit and well. Panio and Daddy-Longlegs are both m good form, but "top Blow to win. Isaac and Shillelagh have not pleased the touts. A number of visitors have arrived from north and south.

The Bsv E. A. Scott will hold Divine Servioe m the Seafield Schoolroom, at 11 a.m., on Sunday next, July 29th.

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. Aloorn, J.P., a first offender, for having been drunk at the Railway Station, was con victed and discharged. The Native Team of Footballers met the South Canterbury men yesterday, and defeated them by nine points to nil. The Southern men played well together, oonsider ing that had had no practice with eaoh other. We have received from Messrs Gordon and Gotob, Melbourne, aad Australian agents for " Everybody's Pocket Cyclopedia " and " The American Humorist," copies of these two publications. The " Oyolopsßdia "is a really handy and useful little work of reference, while the "Humorist" overflows with real humor. The " Cyolopoadia " is published at 6d and the •' Humorist " at 6a per annum. The Japanese printer is very muoh ham pored by our present methods of work, and I do not see how wa are going to change them. The Japanese alphabet ooutaina about 8000 characters, and eaah oharaoter occupies a 1 different box m the case. The oomposing room has only one case, whioh is plaoed against the wall, the boxes being placed as high and low as a man can well reaoh, und all the compositors use this one case. On this account the prioterß are oompelled to walk about 20 miles m a dsy, and when hurried, go running about from one box to another, tumbling over oaoh other m the most con fusing manner. This causes the work to take muoh more time and labor than m most other countries. — "(Pittsburg Commercial."

A recent number of the "Pekin Gaaette" contains a memorial of the Emperor from the Governor of Uliatsutai, Btating that, owing to the appearance of swarma of rats, it has been found neoessary to alter the routes of the Government courier service m three of the postal stations m the Ehalkha region m outer Mongolia. For two years past the paaturage of the district m questiou has suffered severely from the ravages of these vermin, and last year nearly every blade of grass was eaten up. The whole country has been ihoney-oombsd with their burrows, the horses and oamels are m a famishing state, and there is no means of keeping them alive. The burrows are a source of great danger to the mounted couriers, and the want of forage renders it impossible to maintain a supply of animals for the aervioe.

The best medicine is Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extraot. Test its eminent power ful effeots m ooughs, colds, influenza, etc. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the rcoßt gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medioal syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Bead the offioial reports that accompany eaoh bottle. iSVe have no oooasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medioal olinioa and univer sities, the offioioial communication of the Oonsul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam— all these are authentio docu ments, and, as suoh, not open to doubt. We ! add here epitome of one of the various oases I treated at the olinio of Sohultz, M.D., Pro- I fessor; etc.— •• C.8., 24 years old ; congas tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions i 3 made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the seoretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, decomposed oharaoter. The temperature rose enormously, In oonsequence the dressing was removed, and on its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Euoalypti Extraot. The offensive foeter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within

a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. Iv this iustance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life.' — (Advt.) 8

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pru Press Association.;

GERMANY AND RUSSIA.

Bkjujn, July 29. N The opinion obtains m official circles

that the visit of the Emperor William to th^Spar will have the effect of Re moving any possible differences} between Germany and Russia, but it will make no change m the relations between Germany and her allies, and that it will not affect Russia's liberty of action m dealing with European aftairs.

AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, July 23. It is stated here that 10,000 troops will be despatched m the autumn to punish the Ghilzais for their recent outrages.

THE TURKISH INDEMNITY.

CONBIANTINOP£R, Jaly 2<J. The Sultan has promised special guarantees for the payment of th Turkish war indemnity.

THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

St. Petersburg, July 23. The Emperor William leaves for Stockholm to-morrow.

THE KING OF ITALY.

Bomb, July 23. King Humbert is indisposed.

ENGLAND AND THE PORTE.

London, July 23. England has notified to Turkey, under the treaty of 1836, to stop the erection of fortresses on the Persian frontier, which they are regarding as a menace to the British steamers running up the river Tigris.

MRS GORDON BAILLIE.

Mrs Gordon Baillie and her husband have been committed for trial. Bail was refused.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, July 2i. Parliament was prorogued by his Excellency the Governor at noon to-day. The House sat all night m order to finish the business.

In the course of the speech at the ceremony of prorogation of Parliament the Governor congratulated the colony on the fact that Government had the foresight and perseverance to pursue a course m connection with the Chinese difficulty which had practically set the disturbing question at rest. He ex pressed the belief that the firm self reliant attitude of New South Wales would strengthen ths hands of the Imperial QoVernrnent |n dealing with the matter, The prospect pf uniform legislation on the question on the part ot other colonies was uncertain, not withstanding the agreement come to by the recent conference held m Sydney.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, July 24. A large number of forged notes on English, Scottish, and Australian Banks are m circulation. An Italian «vas arrested to-day attempting to. pags one. Mrs Rappiport, on a further charge of larceny, has been acquitted, on the ground that she is not responsible for her actions. It has been arranged that a Con [ference of Judges from the various colonies m connection with the Exhibi tion shall nieet on August 3rd. 1 Lord Knutsford lias sent a cable message |to the' Premier" statjng~ that instructions have been given to stop I Chinese from emigrating from Hong- j : koDg and the Straits Settlements, <

THE SOUDAN AFFAIR

r i I.PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION J [ Suaxim. July 23 An engagement took place near Wady Haifa. Four hundred dervishes attacked a detachment under Colonel Wodehouso, but were repulsed with grea* slaughter. It is reported here that Stanley has sent an ultimatum to the Mahdi. It is thought here that the Mahidi force is diminishing, m consequence of the report received to the effect that Stanley's force repelled several attacks made upon its position near JDarfour. < One hundred and fifty Egyptians fly ing from the dervishes were drowned m the Nile. The dervishes afterwards encountered the force under Colonel W odehoose, with the result previously chronicled.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday, July 24; BILtS In the Oounoii a namber of Bills were dealt with. OOTT2NQ KiUBI TIMIBB, Mr Pharezyn gave notioe that he would move oa Thursday that no freih licenses be granted for cutting kaarl timber untli fresh legislation la made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30 p.m. trJBSTIONS, Replying to questions it was stated that the question of amending the Building Soo'etles Act m the direction of cnrtailinz the right of iDflloting what ar& now con fiaoatory fines upon overdu© payments would be owefully looked into ; that the question of ascertaining the boundaries of new eleotoral districts waa under consider ation ; that Sir. Julius Togel was not representing -the New Zealand Govern ment m England m making enqoldes as to the treatment of refractory ores ; thit Government had reoeived no intimation from the Amerioau Government to the tflhofc that the duty on wool had been removed, and that the information so far [ at the dieposal of Govern mont was that the duty had not been removed ; that Government did not intend exhibiting at the Paris Exhibition, but that they would ! be represented by a commissioner ; thai it ■ was not proposed to doal with the hospitals and charitable aid quastion this sesalon, but that a Bill would be brought down next session dealing with the whole question.

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY, slr deddoa resumed the debat 0 on the motion for going Into Committee of Supply and Mr Withy's amendment tnereto. After discussion the motion was carried by 59 to 10, and Mr Withy'a amendment lost. The House went ft to Committee of Supply for the consideration of the Esti mates. The Premier moved that the legislative estimates be withdrawn m order to bring down fresh ones, which had been prepared y ,,!r e s P ca k e rs of both Houses ' The moifon was agreed to. £2^25° ltlOQ de P artmeut ~Head office Amendments to. reduoe the Item of Secretary aud Inapector General were leak after discussion.

EVENING SITTING.

The HduaTresumed at T3O pan. Considerable debate, arose on an amend ment of Mr Tbompson'a to strike out the Item Olerk and assistant Native School Inspector £275. The amendment was lost, Mr Seddoo, with the object of elloltlng an expression of opinion from the Com mittee as to the desirableness of placing Native schools under the ordinary educa tion boarda, moved the raduotlon of the vote by £1. Mr F.sher promised to give thequestlon full consideration. The amendment was agreed to. Public schools, £316,025 Mr Ormond moved to reduoe the Item by £20,000 m order to teat the question whether the school age should be raised to six years. The Premier pointed oufc that four months of the year had already gone. He felt sure that no Buoh euoa could be saved In this way as was anticipated. Govern ment did not wish to have the education vote rednoed afc all this session, but would give further atrention to it during the recess. Mr Ormond said that he only wanted to test the feeling of members, and sub stituted £10,000 for £20,000, A long dlecueslon followed. Mr Allen claimed that there was a revulsion of feeling m favor of raising the *ge. Mr Beeves (Sk Albani) said that last session the reductions had pressed cruelly on teachers, and if the vote were reduced ' again they would suffer still more. ,

Mr Fiaher opposed the amendment, but repeated that during the recess Govern ment would give fuither consideration to the whole question.

Several member?, while opposing the amendment, expressed themselves m favor of economy m otbergportlons of the de partment. Mr Soddon charged Mr Fiaher with favoring the amendment whioh he would support if he darad do so openly. Mr Flßher quoted from his previous speeohea to show that he had not deviated from his opinions. A good deal of reorlminaiiog discussion followed, the end of whfch was that Mr Fleher said he did not intend to make any seoret of his intention to vote for raising the aohcol age to 6 years. j Mr Reeves (St Albauß) said that if that was the case the vote of those who sup~ ported *-he Customs Tariff BUI, on the understanding that the education eyßtem would not bo interfered with, had been secured under false pretences. The Premier said that there waa no bargain of any sort, and explained that the Governmeut aa a whole did not pro poae to allow any interference thla session with the education Bystem, but that Mr Fisher would vote on the question as a private member. fhe Committee divided on Mr Ormond'a Bm3ndment, \»hioh was loat by 41 to 18 Mr Hutchison moved a further amend ment that oapltation bo paid on the work ing instead of on the strict average. The Premier Ba?d that he could not accapt such a proposition, whioh would necessitate the estimates being increased by some £8000. After some discussion the amendment waa lnat on the volos. I'-em — Natiro schools £15 550. The Premlor stated that Government would look into this matter and asoertaln what caving could t)e effected by placing the aohools undor the education boards, or m other ways. The vote waß reduced by £10 In signi fication of this. r

ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

The annual general meeting of mem- V hrrs of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association waa held at tho ' Arcade Chambers at 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon. There wai a large attendance and the chair was occupied by the Prosid nt, Mr T. Bullock. REPORT. The Committee's report was re^d as follows :— Your Committee m presenting this 11th annual report congratulate tho members oa tho slightly increased figures m connection with the show of 1887 Notwithstanding the long prevailing de pression which has existed it is evident the necessity for keeping up the quality of stock, both cattle and horses has been quite understood by farmers and breeders, but we regret to say there w-s a marked decrease m the entries for sheep, iv merinoj none at all having been received. In a district such as our'a tha quality of cheep should be a great de ideratum and it is sincerely to be hoped that the coming show will produce a marked improve ment both io quality and quantity of this clais of stock. In the membership list there have been great changes, a number of regular and respected members hiving dropped out of the Association from one Oiuae and another, but the balanoa-bheet and oiher documents Bubmittei show a slight numercial improvement m this respect, a number of new name 3 having bsen added. Your Committee must, how ever, express their great regret at the apparent lack of interest taken by the farmers m the working of this most importsnt Association. The Secretary receives very little encouragement m trying to obtain meetings for any disouesion as a quorum can barely be collected ; should membra desire, however, that these meetings should be held m the evening instead of the afternoon, it may be attempted with advantage At the horse parade held on September 24th there wera 20 sires exhibited, whioh must be eons! - dered a great Buccess taking into con sideration, the faofc, that it was a wet and uaple&BMnt day ; there was, however, a large gathering on the occasion as shown by the inoreased figures m the balance* sheet. The 10th show was held on the 28th October last, and the day was ail that could be desired, an increased attend ance being evidenced by the sum of £98 14* having been taken at the gates. The entry money for this occasion stands at the very respectable figure of £104 12s 6d, and the quality of stock shown was pronounoed exceptionally good, espe cially horses A trial of Quin livan's patent band citter and self feeding threshing machine was made early m April under the auspices of this Association. The trial was held at Mr D Williamson's farm and the thanks of the Association are due to Mr Williamson for his hospitality on the occasion. The trial was attended by the owner* of threshing machines and a number of farmers. It may be stated that all expenses m connection with tbia were borne by the patentees, similar trials hav ing taken place at Ohristchurch and Oacnaru under the auspices of their re I spective Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tions There was also a trial of Howard's pulverizing plough m a paddock of Mr L Markey'a, this, however, was not well attended by farmers; the same p'ough has been exhibited at Fendalton, Irwell, Methven, and other places, and farmers m those dietrecta epeak m high terms of the work done and of its general usefulness as an Agricultural implement. In conolu sion your Oommittee wish to convey the thanks of the Association to those gentle men who aßsiated m various capacities at tbe recent fhow, and especially to those who so handsomely contributed to the prz9 list. The balance-sheet showed the gross ra ceipts for the past year 16* bay© been £467 48a, thfl_^ia(upalJtom8 J Jbsfng.£9jt 6a 6d for member* 1 subscriptions, £103 12s 6d entry money, £93 14s gate money, and £48 16 » priva'e and subscription prizes. The amount of prize money given waa £309 143 or about £100 more than last year. There wa^ an overdraft of £35 9a 4d, but this could not be attributed to the past year's working as there were out standing liabilities not shown m the last balance sheet which had since been met. One source of lose to the Society lay m the fact that £85 Ms has been given away for prizi money m classes where there was no competition.

The Chairman In moviDg the adoption of the report and bajanoc-aheet expressed hta pleaaare at the large attendance. He hoped that it would continue bo In the fat arc, and that farmers would see the policy of attending these meetings,' because nrftiy matters of interest to them were discussed thoreat, and the inter change of views muse remit beneficially. In regard to the operations of the Society as disclosed by the documents then before the meeting, he waa glad to Bee the in crease that had taken plaoe In the scope of the Association. He moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. Mr John Gilmonr seconded. Mr Thomas said that he noticed nn item of £10 for hire of tho ground. He wished to know if it was customary to pay for the use of the ground. 'J he Chairman said that It had been. Mr G. W. Leadley said that be notioed an item! "Members subscriptions less commission thereon." What was that commission 1 The Chairman explained that the com mission was given for the collecting of subscriptions. Mr Thomas wanted to know for how many years the Yard Company had been paid £10 for the use of the grounds. The Secretary Bald that the item appeared m other balanca-sheets as "hire of shed." The Chairman said that the Company had erected a shed, the use of whioh was given to the Association, and when a show was held the Company had to remove stalls, eto. Mr Thomas thought the Yard Company made a good thing of it. The grounds bad been given for the Association, and the Yard Company having got them made a good thing out of the Association. Mr 0. N. Grigjj thought the charge excessive. " The Chairman said that tho Association had the use of the yards, shed, luncheon room and office. It waß, however, for the members to say whether tbey paid too much.

Mr Thomas said that the grounds bad been granted for the purpose of an A. and P. Association. The buildings spoken ot had no right on the ground if the Associa tion objected. Mr R f riedlander daid that the grounds had been leased to the Saleyarde Company by the County Council, and were there fore the Company's property for the time being He was surprised at the attitude taken up by Mr Thptnas, and he did not think the ohargo at all exorbitant, The Company had to keep m repair the grounds and fences, which, to his knowledge, had been greatly damaged at the last show Mr Thomas ea : d that the Company had the ground intended for the Association, and then charged the Association for the us 3 of the ground.

Mr Leadley thought the Association should defray any expenses incurred m getting the groijncfs ready for the show, and pay a reasonable rent of, say £5, for the use of tha eheda and other ojn reniencen.

Mr Wrlgg thought that the Aaiociatton paid » good deal last time for wire, gal vanised irop, etc.

Mr Silcock said that he bad previously moved m this matter, but had been eat on He was glad, therefore, to see other UK-mi eea now bringing it up. There was niutiifer jnattor m connection with these grounds, to OQueider, afcd that waa that the.

Association every year inourred expeneft for permanent improvements. Ibey had carted a lot of shingle on to the ground, thus greatly benefiting the Company; ) Mr Thomas thought that the under* atanding had been that the yards were to be free for shows. i The Cha'rraan said that thay had been erected for market yarlß and not show ya'd?, Mr SiVok wished to draw the atten tion of the meeting to another matte?. Ciia Association were to have had fie yards three days m the year, one of whioh I was to be for a ram and ewe fair. . Thay ! oonld hava m»de a large inoome out <-f this, but the Company had been t)O wide-awake for them, so they were doae en*: of It The Chairman said that they had better idopt the report and balance-sheet, and any resolution dealing with the SOD j act . ooald then be brought np. Af'er a brief disouesion on other nutters arlfiag out of the balanoe-ihaet, n it and the report were adopted. M* Grigg asked what was the arrange ment with the County Saleyards Company. The Seoretary said that as he under? stood from the late seoretary and Mr Jameson they had to pay £10 a year for the use of the shed. The Company leased the Association's yard at Tinwald for whioh they paid £31 a year* After some desultory discussion, Mr 0. Reid suggested the appointment of a committee to see if the oharge was fair or unf «ir. The oommittee could go into the whole question, and the minds of members would then be satisfied.

Tin Chairman thought Mr Reid's propoeal a very good one, and he entirely agreed with it Acting on thla suggestion a oommtttes. oonsia^ing of Messrs Thomas, Grigg, Bea ell, Bullock, and Reid were appointed to go into the matter and report to. a committee meeting. SECRETARY'! SALA.EY Mr Reid brought op the* question of the Secretary's salary, and .^suggested that it should be a oommlssloa of 5 per cent on the gross luoome, Instead of as at present £25 a year and commission on lobiortp* tions collected, A very lengthy discussion followed. Mr Thomas moved, and Mr J, Qllmour seconded, " That the salary of the Seore tary remain as at present, Mr Leadley moved as an amendment, " That the salary be 5 per cent on tbt gross income of the year." . ■ Mr Reid seconded jpro forma. The Chairman, as president, stated that membars generally had no idea of the amount of work whioh devolved on the Secretary, and the remuneration reoelved waa well earned

Me Sllcook would like to move " That the salary be £25 without commission. ' Me Leadley withdrew bis amendment m favor of Mr Siloook'a. . .. Me M. Friedlander thought that the matter should be left In the hands of the Committee, but the general opinion wu that it was one which had to be dealt with at that meeting. On being put to the vote Mr Siloook'a amendment was lost, only four voting for It* ■ Mr Thomas' motion wag then pat and carried, there be'ng three diasentianti. ELECTION OF KBW MBMBBBS. Messrs Virithell, A. McFarlane, 0. M, Brooke, T. Taylor, O. Hagohln, T^ Mahoney, MoKandry, LaßOombe, A. Orr. H, Oallen, Horsey, D. Wileoa T. Maw. im, Body, and Bißhop were elected mem bers of the Ass volition. ELECTION Or OFIIOBBS, The election of officers was then pro ceeded with and resulted as follow* ;— President : Mr J. 0. N, Grigg j Vlce- Preaidenta ; Messrn R. Miller, R. Fried* lander, W. J. Siloook, O.Reid, J Tucker j Oommltteemen: T.Ballock, Thomas, Htltt, A, McFarlane, P. Williams, Upton, A. Ore, D. McKandcy, J. Small, D. Cameron, G. Jameson, D. Buttcrick, P. Walker, A. HaerUon, E v Oookoon, . J Bonif ant, D. Williamson, J.Lloyd, John Shearer, D. Oliver, Seoretan, W, 0. Walker, O. Qt. Hawdon, b. White, Lyttelton, W, Straohan, W. Ji. Olatke, O. J. Harper. S; S. Chapman, D. Baok, G. Laadloy, H. Oallen, T. Taylor, J Gilmour, M. Fried* lander, O. Dlgby, J. Witheli, 6< Lttnb, Strlngf allow, J. H. Dent, A. Dawaon, W. Sutherland, Jrs. Hunt, J: W. Sawl*, R. Molntyre, H. Friedlander audT. More land; Seoretary : Mr J G, Restell ; Treasurer : Mr D. Thomas ; Andltori, Messrs A. Onrlia and A. H. Shury. The Seoretary anaounqed that he would forego his claim for commission on the first hundred subscribers colleoted. The announcement was received with »p* plauae. :  T

EXOIJBSION TRAINS. On the motion of the Chairman It was decided to ask the cooperation of kindred Associations m urgipg upon Gov ernment to run excursion trains when shows were being, held MEDAIS, ' '• Mr M Frledlander moved that It be a recommendation to the incoming Com mittee to consider the advlsableness of giving medals instead of cash to prlie takera. ■ • ,"•'•■■••-'- COMPLIMENTARY. ~ Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring President (Mr T. Bullook), and to the Auditors STOATS AHD" WJUBUiS.

Mr Siloook thought the Aisootation •hould give some expression of opinion In regard to the. .introduction of itoats and weasels. He understood that a number had boeu liberated at Mount Somen. Ha thought that these animals would prove a corse to the country, and there should be a protest made Bgatnat their liberation. Mr Grigg agreed with Mr Siloook. Ho had net heard of a consignment being sent to Mount.|Somera, but one had been forwarded to his father, whom, however, he induced not to liberate then,. ' Mr A. Macfarlane did not think thare was the slightest danger from them at the hills. If any had been- lent there there would not hare been a mother's son of them left that morning. (Laughter.) Some member! seemed to think that the animalß m attention were cot bo easily killed. Mr Silcookaald that they weta told that the stoats and weasels would be of benefit to the oountry. So also had they been told In regard to the sparrows and larks when these were introduced' It was said that the stoats would destroy rabbits ; he, however, looked upon the rabbits air rather more of a ' blessing than a ourae. He thought they had bee a sent by the Allmighty to make large landowners who did net do anything with their lacd re lease It. , Mr Leadley pointed out that large sums had been spent m ihe Introduction of the animals* and he would more—" That this meatiog strongly protest against any more money belog spent m importing stoats and weasels into Canterbury, and that the mombera for Ashburton and Is«ngltata be. requested! to use their endeavors to pre* vent Buoh importation." Mr Sllcook seconded the motion, which) was oarried. The usual compliment to the olutf oonoluded the meeting.

THE MARKETS

London, J oly 23. Now consols are quoted at £99 ss. Whent— A,n Australia cargo hag been Bold at 335. ' ■* Continaed heavy rains, m England and the Continent are creating anxiety iv agricultural and commercial circles* and it is feared much damage to crops will be caused.

THE ASHBURION GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1888 '



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 9 From and after the 30th November, 1886, the tertai of Subioription to this journal will bt ss follows, via. :—| v »aid tn tahoi : Per Quarter. . 6a 6d by post, 9s 6d Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37a Od IF BOOSED Per Quarter. . 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d [„ Year .. 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth riage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion 2s 6d each (stamps may sent as payment) if booked, 4s eaoh. Announcemenis cf Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publioation from, the ooumry districts require to be verified by the signature of the Derson sendinor the notice I DIAR x . ' "~~ Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon age at July. Rises. Sets. Rises yets, noon; p.m. a.m. 28 Monday .. 7.25 4.40 4.46 7.6 13 24 Tuesday .. 7.24 4.60 8.54 766 1* 25 Wednesday.. 7.23 4.51 7.0 838 16 35 Thuredw .. 7.22 4.52 8.6 9,16 16 37 Friday.. .. 7.21 4.63 09 9.46 17 28 Saturday ... 7.20 4.54 10.10 10.13 18 29 Sunday .. 7.19 4*5 11.10 10.8 19 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. 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 about.9 p.m. and Bhines till morning, The Moon at 21 dayß old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at #4 dayß old rises about 2 a.m. and shineßti 11 morning The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m and shines till sunrise.



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WatLte<t- - vj EW Piano, full-iigad Iron Frame 1M Trichord, good t©n«, £S3 10i.— H. M Joffsi. . TMPEXIAL Accordeons (new lines), bet X possible value. Call and inspect them before buying elsewhere. — H. M Jones, /^OLONIAL-made Toys, Horses. Carts, \^ Barrows, Orad es, etc., good, strong, and cheap. Encourage Local Industry. — H. M. Jokeb. VST ANTED Known.— That all acoounts YV not P a ld to my Attorney, J. 0. Duncan, within (even days from date will be sued for without further notice. — R Lancaster. 7t129 "Wf ANTED Known— A clearing sale of YV Saddlery for one month only. The whole of A Ibelano'b stock will be offered at wholesale prices for oae month. Now is the time to aecure bargains. WANTED Known— Genuine Clearing Bale now on. — H. 0. Seoers, Mcl ford House. SALE, Melford House, Cash Sale now on, cheapest House ia Ashburton. — H, 0. Sjbokbb. f^ KEATEST Kale or the day, every \JT thing cheap for Cash — H. 0. Beobbs, Melford Home, WANTED Known— That Haybs and Co. has 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers Tour pick for 10a 6d. OOTS. BOOrS.— Keep the feet dry and save dootor's bills. Quality is everything m bad weather. I guarantee every pair. Best value In New Zualand at Ashburton Oiothing Mart, Saundera' Buildings.— Robert Aloobn. 'I irANTED— Everyone to oome and YV «cc the nicest lot of Glasi, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbur- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Algorn, Sauo- deti' Buildings. 3tll WANTED Known — We h%ve j.ist reoeived a Large Shipment of Roller Skates, all slz^a ; also R»llem for do. We are also Sole Agents for Bust's Patent Skelnholder, No family ought to be without one. 2a each. — Proctor AH9 Co i Arcade, Burnett street. 7 124 ANTED Cash.— -Mulr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2a 6d; Candles, sd ; Veatas, 5d dos. ; Coffee and Milk, Is j • Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Fruits m Syrap (21b tint), la Crockery, Olaiswara, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo- Greoob, Tanored street TjlOß the Blood is the Life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to i cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of tes imonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls cash by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere i r-ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 111 i A OABD.j Miss Carson, TEACHEB OF MUSIC, (PIANOFOBTB AND OUGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 | Good News! • Good News! » TO ALL HARD-WORKING MEN AND I AKXIOUB MOTHERS. r gg^BONA FIDE SALE I NOW ON AT THE ; Hew Zealand Clothing Factory PREVIOUS TO TAKING STOCK. WE offer yon Real, Genuine, Substantial Goods (our own make) ACTUALLY- BELOW COST FOR YOUR BEADY MONEY. EVERY Article m oar Extensive Stock, consisting of Men's and Boys' Oiothing, Kags, Bbirts, Hati, etc, reduced to prices cniqaal?ed, thna enabling people oi limited means the opportunity of dressirg and clothing themselves and their children for a small earn. -SPECIAL. - MEASURE BUITS _*»O -\ £»S FROM Z&Z lO TROOPERS TOM.EABURE -\ n& /»D FROM 1 / O < ompari&on is the true test of value Boca Fide Sale NOW IN FXJLL SWING AT THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S SPECIAL QUALITY FRES H FRUIT "X" -JAM S — NOTICE. OUR Special Quality "X" brand of New Season's JAM is made from Fresh Fralt, within a few hours after it h beep gathered; it thus retains the full aveiof the Freeh Fruit, and ia the best quality It is possible to make. CAUTION : None is Genuine unless our Name Is stamped on the Tin, and has oar regis- tered Tiado Mark, the letter "X,"on the Label. S. KiRKPATRICKjjAND!,CO., MANUFAOTURtiBS,; ' „ NKLSONJ



Public Notices. REMOVAL. ILfBS Q flllMlTO bagi to anfioince te JJI P* 1 ber Patrons and the Publio generally, that ahe has removed to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghoußo, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House All cooking done m his usual good style by Mb S. Timjo. 7*lll BIG CLEARING SALE JOHN OKR & Cm ANNUAL DRAPERY SALE NOW ON. breat Bargains IN Men's Clothing and Boots Blankets and Flannels J. Ivess and Co., AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, BHIPPING AND FOBWARDING AGENTS, SBAEEBEOKERS, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, LICHWELD SXREBT, OHRISTOHUROH, BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the j County of Ashburton, that they are made arrangements with one of the leading Grain Merchants la Sydney, to receive consignments on their behalf, and are now prepared to make liberal Oash adranoea on all kinds of Dtiry and Farm Produce, for Sale m the New Zealand, Sydoey, or English markets. In all cases the original account Sales will be attaohed to their reports, and their Clients may teat assured that no unnecessary oh urges will be debited agalmt their consignments. Mb Ohables Bbaddbll ha* been ap- pointed to act as their Ashburton agent, j and all business entrusted to him will receive his best attention. Samples of Grain, etc., may be left at his office, where latest New Zealand and Inter- colonial market quotations may be ob- tained. The Shipping branoh of the business will be oonduoted by an experienced Clerk, and business men and farmers re oelrlng goods at Lyttelton will find their charges most moderate. Mining, Insurance, and Bank Shares bought and sold at highest market prices. Country Sates uadertaken. Furniture and Produce Ba)es held every Saturday. Loam negotiated. J* Ivess and Co., LIOHFIELD STREET, CHEISTCfIUBCH. 6 17 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBUBTON. i FOURTEEN DAYS' SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. COMMENCING Saturday, July 14. OUR FIRST ANNUAL SALE Will commence on*the above date, when we intend offering the Whole Stock at » DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT, THE Publio are respectfully requested to examine the Goods. The Quality is first-class, and we guarantee all Boots and Shoes to give Good Satisfaction. Now is the time to purchase as the new Duty will raise the price considerably of Imported Goods, — REMEMBER — Evjbtthing Ottered at Old Psices Dubikg tex Sale with a DISCOUNT OF 2s IN THE £. ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE ASHBURTONH '