The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1888. THE HOUSE OP LORDS.

Writing yesterday ou the subject of the progress of reform at Home, we remarked that ancient abuses were steadily disappearing before the onward march of an enlightened policy, and pointed tojthe carrying of Mr Bradldugh's motion with regard to hereditary pen sions as a distinct step forward. Another indication of an approaching change for the better is to be found m the measure of support accorded m both Houses to m tions affirming the necessity of a reform m the constitution of the Upper Chamber, Mr Labouchere's motion m the House of Commons being rejected by only the narrow majority of 61, while Lord Eosebery's m the Lords was only lost by 47. It was pointed out by the latter that no lees than 65 new Peers (most of them, it may here be remarked, being mere plutocrats) had been created within the last seven years, and that the House was becoming un wieldy. He advocated that only royal Peers should be entitled to hereditary seats m the Chamber ; and that the English, Scottish, and Irish Peers should collectively delegate a certain number to Bit as the representatives of their order. He also urged tbat there should be a certain number ot elective provision should be made for the representation of minorities. He sug gested that the Agents -General of the larger colonies should have seats m the Chamber and proposed the Norwe gian method of obviating deadlocks by providing that the two Houses should sit together m cases of dispute. It is noteworthy not only that Lord Rosebery found a large number of supporters, but that among them was the Marquis of Salisbury, who while refusing to vote for the precise proposal brought forward because he regarded it as of a "shadowy" nature, at the same time intimated his willingness to entertain a properly con sidered Bill on the subject, and while deprecating the abolition ofthehereditary principle expressed his approval of the system of life peerages. This is an evidence of a distinct advance m the direction of bringing about the reforms aimed at, and that success will sooner or later attend the efforts of the statesmen who are laboring to bring about those reforms is plainly indicated by the fact that year by year as similar proposals are brought forward, the majority against them grows less and less and promises at no distant date to be converted into a majority m their favor. Writing upon this subject a contemporary says : — " Tho object aimed at by reformers is to do away with tho hereditary power, which, instead of diminishing has been allowed to grow, although it is only felt indirectly, and that mainly through the absorption by the friends of the members of the here ditary Chamber of revenue derivable from taxation. Particulars as to the amount of money which is thus distri buted amongst this clbbs was recently given to the public by an American writer. The House of Lords represents 211 families of barons, who have 2492 people holding 4099 offices and receiv ing from the nation £81,126,188 annu ally ; 60 families of viscounts, with 963 people holding 1561 offices and receiving £11,2-11,202 ; 200 families of earls, with 3391 people holding 5963 offices and receiving £8,305,950 ; and, finally, 28 ducal families, with 519 people holding 1013 offices and receiving £9,760,090, Thus 13,888 offices, en tailing an expenditnro ot 108£ millions annually, drawn from the nation through the taxes, are held by the families of peers of the realm. The offices are m the army, the navy, the church, the universities, and the Colonial and Indian civil and military administrations — the Established Church furnishing some of the fattest places. There are said to be hundreds of appointments carrying with them £10 000, £5000, £3000, £1500, and £1200 a year. The statistics of landownership, particularly m Eng land and Wales, have been carefully collected by the agitators for re form since 1872, when the movement first took definite shape. We will not

trouble our readers with the items, which, although they might be interest ing to some, might to others be weary ing. There are, however, a few principal items, which will illustrate the nature of the whole : ] 0,207 persons possess two-thirds of the whole of the Innd3 of England and Wales, and 4900 own more than half of those countries . In Scotland the Duke of Sutherland owns nearly one-eighteenth part of the whole land, and m poor, unhappy Ire land out of the whole area of twenty million odd acres, 12 per sons own 1,297,888 acres. There is a land tax, said to be on the basis of 4s m the £ on the full annual value, but which is based on an ancient valuation, the utmost contribution on that valua tion being at the rate of Is m the £, and m the majority of cases less than £d m the £. It is not necessary to look for a reason for the Marquis of Hartington's opposition to Mr Labou chere's motion when it is known that he is son and heir of the Duke of Devon shire, who is one of tho greatest of all English land-owners, and whose estates extend into 14 different counties, cpver ing nearly 200,000 acres of England's richest soil. Experience has proved that it is impossible to effect necessary reforms m connection with matters m which the peers are vitally interested whilst the House of Lords exists m its present form ; hence an attempt is being made to put a limit to the enormous power which that institution wields m the Government of the conntry."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The first Ingleeide of the season will be held jn the Oddfellows' Hall this evening.

About half-past seven o'clock last evening both fire-bells rang out an alarm. The Brigades turned out, but after driving about the town could find no signs of an outbreak. It subsequently appeared that a chimney on fire occasioned the a'arm.

A son of Mr Milliohamp, of Tinwald, lost one of hiß fingers m a rather peculiar manner yesterday. A brother was chopping wood ( and the boy m question was picking up the sticks as they were broken, While he was picking up one, the axe his brother was wielding descended on his hand, completely cutting off one finger anJ nearly severing another.

Mr James Lemon, farmer at Lauriston met with a serious accident last night. He was riding home m the evening about seven o'clook, and when a little way past the Woollen Factory his horse threw him and dragged him for some distance. A man who happened to be passing the same way a short time after the occurrence, seeing Lemon ljing m the roadway, thought it was some individual the worse for liquor, and m orde r to remove him out of harm's way lifted him to the side of the road. A lad named Soott soon afterwards found Lemon where he had been plaoed, and seeing that something was wrong, he attracted the attention of two men who were going by, and they took the injured man to the Hospital. Meanwhile infornoft. tion had reached the polioe station that a man who appeared to be drunk was lying near Mr Williamson's gate, and also that ahorse and trap without a driver had been found m that direction. The horse and trap, however proved to not belong to Mr Lemon. Constable Smart prooeeded up the Alford Forest Road, but he found that Lemon had been removed, Lemon was unoonsoious when found and remained so till about 5 o'olook thiß morning. He is very severely cut about the bead, and several of his ribs were broken. The constable found traces showing that the unfortunate man had been dragged thirty or forty yards after having been thrown from his horse- Lemon is progressing as favorably as can be expected, and there is every hope of his reoovery, though at first this seemed doubtful.

The feud between Auokland farmers and millers over the price offered for wheat is likely to assume a new phase. It appears that growers of wheat m the Waikato intend to form a combination to rejeot the low prioe of millers, and on the contrary intend to ship their wheat to England direct. Several large growers have deoided on this course.

One of the strangest of coincidences is re. lated as follows by the " Ballarat Courier " :

" About twenty years ago a woman, residing not far from the Barwon River, was the unfortunate wife of a drunken husband, whom she frequently upbraided for giving way to drink. One day he went to the river and drowned himself, leaving a widow and four daughters and a son. Time rolled on ; the widow recovered from her painful affliction, and sought fresh joys by marrying a publican. Her second leaße of matrimonial life con. tinuod for some years, during whioh four sons and & daughter were added to the family ; but a few days ago the body of the second husband was found m the river, within 50ft of the spot where husband No. 1 met with the same fate."

Tho Wellington correspondent of the 11 Press " says that the rumor transmitted by oable from London that Mr Eaikes is to be the next Governor of New Zealand is dis believed' m well-informed quarters upon grounds which are regarded as substantial.

At the end of 1886 Great Britain could claim 19,332 miles of railway, with a capital liability of £828,344,254, as against 138,000 miles m the United States, with a liability of £1,675,332,769.

Ceylon is sending forth missionaries from among its own people. Two young natives, one of them a Buddhist convert, have left the island to join the new Wesleyan Mission jn Upper Burmah.

According to Canon Eoberson's annual nummary, Great Britain m 1886 contributed to foreign missionary work £1,175,714, being by £33,237 than the sum raised |m 1885. Of the whole amount £486,082 was con tributed through Churoh of England Sooieties.

Henry Fielding Diokens, son of the late Charles Dickens the novelist, is a lawyer, who has a high reputation for wit and eloquenoe m the London Oourls. He is clever m cross examination and epigrammatio m his oratory.

A woman named Mary Hodges, who was m her hundred-and-first year, died recently at Elton, Hunts, m full possession of her faculties ; and it may be interesting and benefioial to reoord the faot that she had been an habitual smoker for many years, and that her favorite beverage waß rum,

Little Tommy had quarrelled with his sister, and would not kiss and be friends. His aunt said, " Oh, don't you remember what papa read at family prayers this morn, ing— that we were to forgive seventy timeß Beven?"8 even?" «' Yeo," replied Tommy, " but I tiokerly noticed it was to your brother, not your sister."

How the monay went! At Dunedin the other day a bankrupt Btated under examin ation that he had spent over £90 m one month " m tram car rides and fruit; for his ohildren."

Westmoro, Caledonia County, Vermont ) boasts of a young giant, Floyd Tuft, about seven years old weighing about 1151 b. He is able to shoulder two bushels of corn, and has lifted with ease his grand-father, who weighs 1751 b.

Rev J. G. Wood, an English scientist, recently stated m a lecture on natural eoience that there ia no nicer dish than a rat pie. He and his family, and many friends who had overoome their prejudices, frequently enjoyed one.

No, Patti haß no babies. The family have deoided that they can't afford it. When they realised that it would oost the youngster one hundred pounds every time he wanted his mother to sing him to sleep, cash up, or no concert, they deoided that no baby could stand it without mortgaging the nursery and fittings.

The telegraph wires were down all this afternoon north of Rolleston, and we have therefore not received our usual telegraphi news.

Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, etc, via Rio, especially addressed per Coptic, close here on Saturday, 31st insfc., at 6 a.m.

An election for a Borough Councillor hss been proceeding to-day, Messrs R. Bird and G. W. Andrews being the candidates. Not very much interest appeared to be evinoed> the number of votes recorded up to three o'clook being very small.

A Government inßpeotion parade of the Ashburton Volunteers was held at the drill shed last evening, Major Douglas being inspect" J ng offioer. Rifles (Capt. Dolman) 38, Guards (Captain Sparrow) 23. The companies were exercised m battalion drill by Major Douglas.

Harvest thanksgiving services were held m the ohurches of the Longbeaoh paroohial district on Sunday last, before large congre gations, St James' Church, Waterton, being filled to overflowing, members of other denominations showing their sympathy with the ocoasion by their presence. This churoh was most tastefully deoorated by the Misses Ashton and the Misses Smith, no pains having been spared to make the decorations worthy of the occasion. The private ohapel at Longbeaoh was also deoorated with similar aare and taste under the supervision of Miss Grigg. A notice re an alteration m the hours of running of the evening trains on Monday and Tuesday next will be found m another column. In aooordanoe with the Wesleyan law of Itinerancy the Rev D. MoNiooll, who has labored for three years m this distriot, will next week be leaving for Napier, to whioh place he was appointed by the recent Welling, ton Conferenoe. To-morrow night a farewell gathering is to be held at the Wesleyan I Churoh, when the rev gentleman's congrega tion and friends generally will have an opportunity of wishing him God speed, A musical entertainment and coffee supper are announoed as part of the evening's programme. The weather [yesterday and to-day has been very cold and boisterous. To-day showers of hail and^sleet fell at intervals, and a sou'wester blew at times with hurricane force. At Methven and m the hills distriot generally the weather has been very severe, hail and snow being experienced m addition to the bitterly oold wind. A meeting of gentlemen interested m mining, etc., was held m Soott's Hotel, Melbourne, a few days ago, to oonsider the advisability of forming a company to pur chase the patent rights and commence m Melbourne the manufacture of aerial or over head tramways. It was resolved to form a company with the nominal capital of £100,000, m 100,000 £1 shares, a first issue of 25,000 to be placed upon the market.

Recently a number of the natives m the Waikato district met m Otorohanga to con. sider matters relative to the Native Land Court. It was decided to offer no further obstruction to tho business of the Court on the lines laid down by the Government, viz., that tribal subdivisions be first considered, and then those of hapus. The Court will be held on the 3rd of April.

The " Jewish Chronicle " records the death at the Hague of one of the last of the Waterloo veterans. This was Chapman Eathoven, who wore the silver cross of the Netherlands for his services m the campaign of 1815. He was m the 103 rd year of his age and leaves a widow ten year 3 younger, to whom he had boon married seventy-live j'ears. He passed a portion of his early life m England, and was present at Nelson's funeral.

The Scottish harvest of 1887 is valued at 525.250,000, of whioh £8,750,000 is repre sented by cereals.

It is said that Messrs Beetham and Williams, of Wairarapa, intend to slaughter 500 bullooks for export to England before the winter.

On a farm at Balgray, m Dumfriesshire, a field of forty-five aores has yielded a orop of turnips at the rate of fifty.five tons per acre.

INTERPOVINCIAL NEWS

(Per Pbess Association.)

Auckland, Mar oh 27, It haa been proposed to establish a Department of Dentistry In connection with tho Auckland Hospital, as at present the Auokland students, m order to qualify for a New Z aland deafal diploma, have to go Snath to study. It has boon decided to establish a Cheir of Mublc In connection with the Auckland University College, and Herr Schmidt, of the Auckland Choral Society, is to bo asked to assume the direction of the musical studios ot a (salary of £iOO a year and the ordinary co'lego fees. New Plymouth, March 27. A lad ab )ut eighteen years old named Brophy has baen lost m the buah at Okato since Sunday. Search parties have been out every day bnt failed to find Bny trace of him Ho had only a shirt and trousers when he left, and It is very Improbable he will now be found alive, the weather having been so Inclement and cold. Hla father ia a settler living at Okatn. Wellington. March 27. Non-commlsaloned officers and some of the men In the defenou force have been reduced 6i per day, except those m the third olaes, who are reduced Is. Mr Arthur 8011, son of Sir Dillon Bell has been aßked by the Government to represent New Zealand lv the Conference of colonial delegates on the rabbit post, and will probably consent. Oamaru, March 27. .Frederick Palmer, thirty-Bix years of ago, a laborer, cut bin throat early thia morning, He has suff rad much from neuralgia recently, He arrived by the ship Christian McCanslaad lv 1872. Au iaquest is to bo held this afternoon. Dunedin, March 27. Edmsadg, the landlord of the Tmpeka Mouth Hotel, was fined £5 end 47a coata for aelling liquor on Sunday, and the con vie bn was endorsed on hts lieeuso. Tha evidence showed that liquor had only been sold to Moßory (who ia charged with with the'mnrder of Connelly) and Watch, both of whom were travellers. The Magistrate huld that as these men bad "shouted" for others who wore not travellers it was a brtftoh of the Lloeqalne Aot. : Mra and Miss Joaeph and two ohtldren were accidentally wounded on Saturday by a young man named Conn discharging a gun. Though m one oabb the Bhot penetrated to the ribs, fatal results are not anticipated, \u25a0

THE MARKETS.

[PER Pf.ES ASSOCIATION ]

T,ondon, Mnrch 24. Silver shares still show a downward tendency.

London, March 26. The wheat market is slack, and prices remain unchanged. The cargo by the Salsette has been sold at 32s 6d.

THE MANAWATU RAILWAY.

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Wellington", March 27 Tbe annual report of the Wellinjtov Manawitu Railway Company shows # h?' the gross proceeds of ?8 807 acr^a of 1 \x>.c. sold amounted to £67,294 7a Id, and tha\ there still remains m the hands of thy Company an area of 210,691 acres for future sale. In addition the Cjmpany has Btill to receive from the Government m fulfilment of their ointraofc land to the value of £29,805. „ The gross prooeeds of \u2666he trsffio during the year amounted to £46,590 6< lOd. A pleading feature ia that the returns for the*hlit'en weeks ending 29th February, 1888, In compari son with the corresponding period of the preceding year, show an increase of £219 per week. Although not ehown on the balanoe-shaet the working account for the year showa a proflt of about £17,000 towards payment of debenture interest. The general results of the year's operations are of a highly satisfactory nature.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(per press association.)

IN MEMORIAM.

London. Maroh 26.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales attended the ceremony at Exeter Hall m memory of the late Emperor of Ger many. Three thousand Germans were present. Professor Max Muller de livered the funeral oration.

DEPORTATION OF RECIDIVISTES.

Sir Graham Berry has reminded Lord Knutsford, the Secretary of State for the colonies, that the French Government have not replied to the request that the deportation of Reci divistes to New Caledonia should be stopped, and he urges that the Imperial Government should make further efforts m this direction.

THE TARIFF CONFERENCE.

The Agents-General who attended the sitting of the Tariff Conierence at Brussels have returned to London. They express themselves much gratified at the flattering position accorded the colonies at the Conference, and are confident that much benefit will accrue to trade and commerce from its labors. Sir F' D. Bell, Agent- General for New Zealand, conducted the debates on behalf of the colonies.

FEMALE SUFFRAGE.

Washington, March 24

At a Council of Women, comprising 200 delegates from all parts of the world, a resolution was passed m favor of female suffrage, and that steps should be taken to improve their social and political status.

THE U.S. CHIEF JUSTICE.

It is reported that the Hon. Morrison R. Waite will shortly retire from the position of Chief Justice of the United States, and that he will be succeeded by Mr Phelan.

THE SUEZ CANAL.

Paris, March 24. Count De Montebello, the French Ambassador at Constantinople, will submit a modified Suez Canal Conven tion to the Porte.

GENERAL BOULANGER.

Paris, March 26. General Boulanger heads the poll for the election at Aisne with 45,000 votes. A second ballot will, however, be necessary.

M. WILSON'S CASE.

The Appeal Court has decided that the charges brought against M. Wilson are not of a criminal nature.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press assooiation.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, March 27. The population of New South Wales is put down at 1,042,019. Enormous numbers of mice are making their appearance m the Curra bubula district, and the devastation of crops is most serious.

Since the passing of the Rabbit Act m 1883, the cost of the means taken to exterminate the vermin has been is per acre, and for each rabbit destroyed The evidence adduced at the enquiry into the origin of the fire on board the ship Aristomene, at Newcastle, showed that three distinct fires were wilfully or carelessly caused.- A number of the leading pugilists were summoned before the Magistrate's Court this morning, on a charge of creating a breach of the peace by participating m a glove fight. The cases were dismissed on the ground of insufficient evidence. Mr John Haynes, M.L.A. for Mudgee, has issued a writ against Mr James Fletcher, M.L.A. for Newcastle, claiming damages for the assault committed upon him m the House of Assembly on the 21st inst.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, March 27. The population of Victoria 1,036,110.

Charles Escott, formerly employed m the office of the "Lyttelton Times" Company, Christchurch, as clerk, has been arrested on a charge of em bezzling monies belonging to that com pany.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, March 27. The Maud River Ruby Company have discovered on their property stones which are supposed to be diamonds.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON AUTUMN MEETING.

I The following nom!netion« were received 'act oiejlit for the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburtou Racing Olab, to be held on \pril 19ch and 20* :— Handicap Hurdle Race, oE 40 soy« ; two mile*. MrW. S Armitare'u Gulden Butterfly Mr G. Bahn'a Phyboy Mr 0. O'Oonnor'3 Raven Mr H. Lee's Ma'vlna Mr J. Shaw's Plcenbl Mr R. Rutherford's Master Agnes Mr W. 0. Rutherford's Az'm Mr E Wi'ecu'i MarmioQ Mr J. C^rbeM'sNaro Mr T. Kearney 1 * Fareiswood, k vakanui Stake? Handicap, of 25 aovs j \u25a0 oae mila and a qaarter. Mr J, 0. N. Grigg'a Union Jack Mr T. Dwyer'a Olive Mr H. Lee'a Nell'e Mr H. Lee'a Rap'd Boy Mr G. H. Tevendal«*a Glenlora MrH Coulter's Meada Me W, Qrioj'a Sunbeam Mr 0. Q Primmar'a Emma Mr S. Alexander's Temuka Mr S, Alexandee's Doubtful Mr J. Worner'a kittle Wonder Mr M, Scott's Goldfinoh Mr T. Kearney's Reuben Mr T, Kearney's Moas Roae Mr H Jamga' Annie Laurie Mr L. Markey'a Authentic Ashbukton Autumn Handicap, of -65 aova ; one mile and a- half, Messrs M. and 0 Hobba' Hermitage Mr H . Lunn'a Arohduke Mr W. Brfglnehaw's Seoreoy Mr W. Bprlnt>'B Erin-go-Bra h Mr J. Young's Sir Julitu Mr R Rutherford'a Miaa Webster Mr R. Rutherford'a D rby. District Welter Handicap, of 20 bot§. ; one mile and a half. Mr J 0. N. Grigg's Union Jack Mr W. Russell's Steve Mr H, Lee's Malviaa Mr H. Lee's Rapid Bay Mr H. Coulter's Meada Mr G. Grice's Little Arthur Mr J. Young's Sir Julius Mr a. Alexander's Temuka Mr S. Alexander's Doubtful Mr L. Markey's Aurora Mr H. G. Pitt's Squib Mr J . Corbett'e Nero MrJ. Corner's Little Wonder Mr F\ Bull's Coradie Mr T. Kearney's Reuben. Flying .handicap, of 25 govs ; three* quavers of a mile. , Messrs M. aad 0. Hobo's College Boy Mr 0 G Primmer's Gmma Mr M. Kherwin's Corinoa MrS. Alexander's Temuka Mr W. O. Rutherford's Presto Messrs M. and 0. Hobb's Jack Mr M. Scott's Goldfinoh Mr T Kearney's Moss Rose Mr L Mai key b Authentic. COUNTY HURDLK RaOB HANDICAP, of 25 f,ovs ; ono mile and a half. Mr W. Russell's Steve Mr H. Leo's Malvini Mr H G Pitta Squib MrE, Wils.m's Marnvon MrJ. Corbett's Nero MrJ Wornor's Wrangler Mr F. Bull's Matagouri Mr T Kearney's fiavenswood Mr L. Markey's Aurora, Grand Stand Handicap, of 45 bovb» ' ono mile. Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs' Hermitage Messrs M. and 0 Hobbs 1 College Boy Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs' Jack Mr H. Lunn's Archdnke Mr 0. O'Connor's Raven Mr W. Ruasoll's Erin-go-bragh Mr R. Rutherford's Miss Webster Mr R. Rutherford'a Derby Mr M. bherwin'a Corinna Mr S Alexander's Ternuka. Handicap Tims Trot (m saddle), of 20 soys ; threa miles s?w o Hfodr^ South6mQiieeil Mr J J. Dawßon's Avalanche Mr 0 Q. Primmer's Random Mr I Thompson's Wakanui MrT. Harold's Primrose Mr A McLeod's Bismarck Mr Al. Friedlander's Shepherd Boy Mr G Appleton'a Robin Hood Mr O Digby's Marengo Mr M. C. Clarke's Merry Maid Mr E. Price's Minnie M? F. Standish's Lady Grey Mr K. H. B nnett's Melrose, Harvest HandioaPj of 25 bovb j three I quarters of a mile. Mr W. Banny'a Bradfield Mr J. 0. N. Grfgfe'a Mountain Deer Mr T. Dwyet'a Olive Mr H; Les'a Nollie Mr G. M. Tevendale'a Glenlora Mr H. Coulter's Meada Mr 0. G Prfmmer'a Emma Mr S, Alexander's Temuka Mr S. Alexander's Doubtful Mr J. Worner's Littla Wonder Mr M. Scitt'a Goldfloch Mr T. Kearney'a Mobs Koae Mr H. JanW Annie Laurie Mr L Markey'a Authentic. Open Wbltek, Handicap, of 85 aovs one mile and a quarter. Meaara M. and 0. Hobb's College Boy Mr J. O. N. Grlgg'a Union Jack Mr H. Lunn'a Archduke Mr G. Huhn'a Playboy Mr 0. O'Connor's Raven Mr J Gibson's Hollywood Mr H. Lee'a Malvina Mr W. Spring's Erin-go-bragh Mr H. Coulter's Meada Mr J, Young's Sir Julius Mr J. Shaw's Picanml Mr S Alexander's Doubtful M«=sra M. end C Hobb'a Jack Mr T. Kearney'a Reuben Mr R. Rutherford's Derby Mr H. Rutherford'a Maater Agnes;,

THE FROZEN MEAT EXPORT

Mr J. Grigg, who presided at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Freezing Company, aald there was itrong evidence of the proapeota of the trade ia Engiand improving, the strongest evidence being that there are ia Europe, America, and Australian colonlea 17,000,000 leai aheep than there were a few yeara ago. In Europe and North Amerio* there had been a decrease of 61,000,000, and the In crease In South Amerioa and AnstraUsla vaa 37,000,000. The way to account for the fall iv prices waa inexplicable, bat the practioal question to be considered here In New Zealand was, wonld this state of thing* be conttnuona? He believed It would not, and that with the revival of trade a great reaotioo wonld take plaoe ; and that the raoga of prices both m wool and moat would be higher than m the reoent paat. The decrease of imported atock Into England m 1837 oompared with 1880 was 93,000 head, principally cattle ; and m dead moat a deorease of 1,775,000 cwtjand, notwithstanding the increase of population and the decrease of atocjc m Great Brttlau, the price had fallen" go much that the figures were quite startling. The decrease m the value of living animals imported into Great Britain was £4,030,000, and of dead meat £4,554,000. The matter had been referred to before, that there Bhould be some combination m London for the purpose of obtaining some reduction m charges there. It wa3 quite evident that the present reduction had not been at all equivalent to the increased business. They had found it possible to reduce from £d to | i, and, considering the cost m London, tney might well es-? peot a greater redaction there.

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WASTED Kaewn— Remember BaptUt Am.ivtraary Te-» and Muoioal Soiree on Good Friday, SOch Maroh. f^i REAT Bargains. Kvery-hiog greatly \X reduced. Gcme and judge for your- aalvep.— H. O. Segkks, Melford Souse. TXrANTFD— A goo i steady man to T?' make h rse cloihs, at once. App'y i J. Bbseliine eaddlor, etc., Burnett BT3Pt, . Ashburton, orTinwald. 3*187 WANTED K&own— l have aeoured a large lot of Men' 8 and Boya' , Mole Trousers, good quality, at a very i lew price, now on sale at the ABhburton > Olothing Matt. — R. Aloorn, SaunderV Baildings. COME one, come all, and our prir.d will aatonlah everybody — n, O, [ Skqers. f rT7 ANTED to Sell— A J< irat-clasa Piano a »T grand action. Cash or terms very r liberal. Apply Hayes and Co. 4 i_L not firßt-chißs gtnaiao Drapery, ' £X. Bk ta, Olothing, etc., we are now • selling at, rirliculoni prices. Oniy anvae . -tnd Bee. — tf. C. Sfgebs, Melford flouae. TTr^NTKD CA-nH— Molr's Oatmetl W (25ibs), 2s 61 ; Sperm Candles, 5i ; Ocftee and Milk, 1b per tin ; Ooooa and Milk, Is per tin ; Vestas, 5d per doz; Uorcflour, 4.1 per lb ; tin Fruits, la ; Crockery, Ironmonery, etc, at James McGregor's, Tancred Street, opposite Aroade. "^l l /"ANTED— Everyone to come and W see the nicest lot of Glaso, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbar- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Aioorn, Sann- dern' Boildings. 3*ll V& 7 ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs f \ Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape Novelties m Penwipßre, Crewel Wools and Wit e, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at Jlbs Manhibb's Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings Land. Land, Land. 008 SALE, on Deferred Payment, -*-\u25a0 Beveral Sections (:f some of the beat Land m A.llenton, 2* 6d per week. 3 167 LEWIS OAWSEY. TRY KIRKPATRTCK'S SPECIAL QUALITY FRESH FRUIT -JAM S — NOTICE OUR Special Quality "X" brand of New Ssr.eon'B JAM ia made from Freah Fruit, within a fow honre after It hns benr» gathered; it thns retains the full flavor of the Freeh Fruit, and Is the best quality it 1b possible to make. CAUTION : None Is Genuine unless oar Name 1> stamped on the Tin, and has our regis- tered Tiade Mark, the lettee " X."on the Libel. S. KIRKPATRICK AND CO., MANUFACTURERS, NELSON. Important. rPHE Proprietors of the NEW ZEA- -1 LAND CLOTHING FACTORY, at the request of a large number of their Customers, have decided to continue their ABhburton Branch. J Oar Manager, Mb W. Sparrow, haa ' jußt selected an entirely NEW STOCK, Suitable for the approaching Season, and with a view of commanding a Large Baainea?, ho has our lnatrac- tions to mark ALL GOODS £.T THE Lowest Factory Prices. Oar Clothing being manufactured of the best New Zealand TWEEDS, well cut and well made, Is known as superior to any other make, and obtained the GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE WELLINGTON EXOIBITDN. HALLENSTEIN BROS & 00. A new and varied Stock of HOSIERY, HATS, SHIRTS, SCARFS, TIES, PORTMANTEAUS, &c , &0.. To Bolect from, all marked at the Lowoßt Factory Prices. 3 99 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the \u25a0 terms of Subscription to this journal willj.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 poet, 37s Od IP BOOKED y Per Quarter. . 7s 6d, by poet, 10a 9d t „ Halkyeftr 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d ; „ Year \u0084 gQg Qi, by poßt, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Kotfcos, }l paid 1 for at the time* of insertion, 2s 6d each I (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, r 4a each. c Announcements ct Births, Deaths and o Marriagea sent for publication from the I country distriots require to be vorifted by the i signature of the person Bending the notice, j ?



DIPPING REASON, 1888. BROOKE'S " Perfect " Sheep Dip. IS TBEBE3T FOR THS WOOI, AS PKOV£D BY PRICTICaL TE:T*. *T)REPABEDin sccirdacca iriih.<Le latest advancements m chemistry as applied to JL the Woollen ManufectuHng loduatry. It ie a decided fmprovr ment on the old faehiored dtps »od noly rfq^ires a trial to irove ita superiority. At the late Sheep dtppinc O"r>»peti' ! O" ( , co"doc f el by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Aeoocia- tion, ihe K^apM Wool;pn Co , on behalf t.f the -ABS.cia'ion, for wo.il dyeing and general njanafactnr'Pe Dnrpo3en, awsrricd rht. fi si p'»ce to Brooke's " Perfect" Sheep Pip ; m f«c*, Brooke's Dip was the only one that actually improvad the wool m this Important rpppect, the oniippod wool being second, whilst all the others were more or leii dieoolored. The Association aleo prosounc3ti BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP to be inperlor to the Z^aUndia, Little's, flatoh h, Ouopar's and McDouszall's, and also to leave the wool m better condition than Thomas' Dip. Brooku'e Dip having con- eiquently been proved to be better than the Ergliah Dips, yr.ur prao'ioil support of the colonial article ia respeotfnlly solicited. To ensure Brooke'u Dip being 12 or? thoroughly lastiog m its good effects, m fatura it will he seat oat 20 per ennt stronger free of extra charge.. Proportions for use — One Gallon of Dip to 100 GaUoriß to water Miies readily with co!d water ; doon not require stirring while dipping. K^maTkab y emoUient, lvavinE the wo>l m paifect condition, without tie ehjentes •tain from the first day of Dipping. Concentrated m composition to redact cost ol rarrisgp, itnri put up m a portable handy form for m< t it is also one of the cheap-s! Dips m the Market. REDUCED I'RICE: 14s pf-r tin, to m-ka 200 gallona wash; 70a p^r o*»e, con tilning 5 tins, to m*ke 1000 Gallons ; 65a per case for not lem than 5 cases Packages free. F. MAKEIG, Agent, Ashburton GEORGE JAMESON* WEST STREET HAS FOR SALE,— Eye Corn, and Cape Barley, Plough Shares, Little's Sheep Dip, Thomas' Sheep Dip. AGENT FOR— New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Bisks on GROWING, CROPS or bTACKS accepted at lowest current rates, CASH PURCHABEE OF WHEAT, OATS 5 and BARLEY. 2 Dissolution of Partnership, £5000 WOBIff OF HARDWARE £500 C A.T COST BARGAINS RE AL BARGAINS, Monster Bargains! Important Cheap Sale of Builders Requisites, {House. Furnishing and General gggg#- Ironmongery, Crockery and Glassware, m cousequenc 01 he Dissolution of Parinersnip of the firm of HENRY ZANDER & 00. 'T*HE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased the extensive business is under 'necessity fol X making a large and speedy REDUCTION, at a sacrifice, ot the STOCKS m the above DEPARTMENTS, to effect which a large DISCOUNT will be allowed on all CASH PURCHASES for the next three months; also extra special reductions on many lines m which I am ovestocked Anyone who is dubious of my ability to compete with Christchurch prices/; will please pay an early visit to my STORE and test the prices, when their doubts will vanish like the .. morning dew: Come and let your pockets be lightened and allow your hearts to delight at the LOW PRICES all GOODS are being offered at. CYme one, come all, and judge foi yourselves, and do not spend your money at places, where there are no bony fide sales, but mere advertisements, quoting prices which are never adhered to, and simply delude the public. The STOCKS m the varions DEPARTMENTS arj large and w ell selected, being im- ported direct from the Jt'nglish, American, and Continental Markets, and which I intend selling at prices hitheito unheard of m Ashburton lam also anxious to take part m the continu ous struggle for business which is now being carried on m this town, and >o BEAT THE TIMES AND COMPETITION, I have made substant'al redactions m the Grocery and Provision Departments, and will SELL at better artie'e at a LOWER PRICE than anyone m Ashburton— for CASH NOTE :— Sale will commence on SATURDAY next. Come early and make your selections; AGENCIES SUN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CANTON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY NATIONAL MUTUAL UFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. THE STANDARD FERE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP KEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OP SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,OOO^OOO STERLING. HEAD OFFIdiT DUNEDIN. ¥NSUR?RB have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Policies J together with an aa-mrance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. FIRE and MARINE BISK 3 accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Kates of Premium, fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE : HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite Dank of New Zealand. ) ARCHIBALD HCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, ALiBEET ROBERTS, 16 AGENT, ASHBURTON ALBERT EGBERTS, HAS IOR SALE ? — . Corn sacks LARGE SIZB AN ° Fu^ weight. SEAMING TWINE IN AJSY QUANTITY. CIiOVJERS, — 1 BED, WHITE, COWGrBASF, ALSYKE. and TBEFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE. ANCHOR Ending "Wire and very bestjßinder Twine. Golden lares, Cape Barley- COOPER'S SHEEP DIP.