The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1888. ADVANCE LOCAL INDUSTRY.

The congratulations which were ten dered to the Messrs Scott the other day upon the completion of their contract with the Government for the construc tion of railway locomotives, on the occasion of the luncheon at Little River, should be heartily re-echoed from end to end of the Colony. The entire success which has been achieved is a sufficient rebuke to those detractors of local en terprise who are loth to believe that any good thing cau come out of our Colonial Nazareth, and perhaps after this they will begin to abandon their unfaith m the capabilities of New Zea land manufacturers. How strong has been the prejudice m the past was very amusingly illustrated by Mr Scott m his speech at the banquet, by a reference to the fact that when the directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory entrusted his firm with the construction of their splendid stationary engine, protests were sent m from all directions by share holders, who regarded it as a hopeless waste of money to put the work m local hands. Yet the contract was neverthe less carried out to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Similarly, when the late Government entered into the first locomotive contract with the Messrs Scott, there were not wanting grumblers who predicted that they would get a very inferior article for a very much higher price than the engines could be imported for. It is admitted that the price is somewhat higher, but as against this, there is the benefit of the employ ment of skilled labor within the Colony, which, m our opinion, more than counterbalances the difference, but that there is no 6uch thing as the alleged inferiority of workmanship has been triumphantly demonstrated. And why should there be ? Surely m New Zea land our manufacturers are not neces sarily inferior m skill, or m their resources to those of Victoria, and m that Colony we observe that the Phoenix Foundry at Ballarat recently celebrated the completion of its 101 st locomotive. The success of the Messrs Scott has, however, we imagine, not brought them on this occasion immediate pecuniary profit, as m the commence ment of such an industry as locomotive building very large expense must necessarily be incurred, which it cannot be supposed can be recouped by a single contract for half-a-score engines, but no doubt it will lead to their being en trusted with further contracts, and even tually reaping the reward to which the pluck and energy certainly entitle them. It is to be hoped that m the future they and other local manufacturers will not be unfairly handicapped, as appears to have been the case m the recently completed contract, by being compelled to absolutely manufacture every in dividual portion of the machinery m the Colony. This is asking moro than would be aßk,ed of any fijiglisfc wauu-

facturer, and is obviously a mistaken | policy, as there is a specialisation of: function among manufacturers as well as m the economy of Nature, particular firms devoting their whole attention to the production of particular parts of machinery, which they are thus able to produco much more cheaply than they could be produced m any establishment of universal range. A wise modifica tion of future specifications m accordance with this well-known fact, would enable the Colonial manufacturer to compete on fair terras with the Home manu facturer, which appears not to have been the case m connection with the Messrs Scott's contract.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Rev Father Cummins will open a mission at Ashburton next Sunday. Writing of the Rev Father an Australian paper sayß : —Father Cummins, S M., the eloquent preacher, who has conducted so many retreats and missions m this colony, is about ' to proceed to New Zealand, to join his brother Marists there. Father Cummins, apart from his private zeal and davotedness, has distinguished himself as a preacher on several ocoasions, notably at the opening of the Redemptorist Monastery at Waratah. The good Father haß been recently giving retreata to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Perth, and the members of the Apostleship of Prayer m Bathurst.

At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr D. Thomas, J.P., two first offenders for drunkenness were muloted m the usual penalty.

The usual monthly meeting of the Acton Sohool Committee was held m the Doric Sohoolroom on Saturday. Present — Messrs McLean (chairman), F. Wilson, and W. Stewart. The Chairman reported that the school was opened on Monday, Feb. 2lßt, by Miss E. Fisher, the newly appointed mistress. The attendance was only small, but he hoped it would very soon increase. The Teaoher's report and other correspondence were con sidered and attended to. It was resolved to support the nominations of Messrs Anson, Booth, and Wright for the Eduoation Board.

A meeting of the South Rakaia Licensing Committee was held m the Town Hall. Present — Messrs 1). G. Holmes, Lyttelton, and Oxley. Mr Lyttelton was elected chair man for the next term. There being no other business the meeting adjourned till noon on March 9tb.

A meeting of the Committee of the Bible Society was held on Monday night m the Presbyterian Church, when some business was transacted, and the depositary, Mr Flower, reported on sales. The visit of the agent of the Parent Society, the Rev H. T. Robjohns, was fixed for Friday, March 28rd, and the meeting adjourned for a fortnight to make further arrangements.

Anniversary sermons m connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School, Tinwald, were preached on Sunday last, afternoon and eve ning, by Mr Buxton, to large and appreciative congregations. In the afternoon the service was one more particularly for the children, the speaker's remarks being based on the life of Joseph. In the evening Mr Buxton preached a very eloquent sermon from Hebrews iv., 15 ana IG*. which waa listened to with rapt attention. During both services several anthems were very pleasingly sung by the ohildren and friends, Miss Bishop pre siding at the organ. On Monday evening a social gathering was held. There was a large attendotioo presided over by tha Eev Mr McNicol. Able and interesting addrasses were given by the Rev Chairman, the Super intendent (Mr Caygill), Capt Harvey and Mr Buxton. Refreshments m abundance were handed round during the interval, after which the prizes were distributed, every child receiving a handsome book. The Secretary's report was read, whioh showed veryenoourap* ing results. The school opened m February, 1887, with 20 scholars and 6 teachers ; during the year 39 children have been admitted, 19 have left owing to removals and other causes, leaving 40 still on the roll. The condition of the school was shown to be m a highly satisfactory state, both spiritually and financially. Durinp the evening solos, duets, and anthems were sung by the choir and friends. After the usual vote of thanks, a most highly, enteresting, and profitable meet ing was brought to a close with the bene. diction,

Oatnaru papers report that £28 has been taken as the result of exhibiting the shark recently captured there, which has been handed to Mr David Grant, who waa attacked by one of these wolves of the sea — it is thought by this identical fish. Subscriptions aised for Mr Grant's benefit bring up the total to £70.

Nathan, the bookmaker, who recently sued the Island Bay Racing Olub for the return of money he had loat on the totalisator, has already reaped the reward of his. action, and was removed from the raoeoourse at Dunedin laßt week by order of the stewards.

We (" Wellington Press ") don't vouoh for the truth of this, but give it as we got it, fully aware there are brilliant imaginations m the rising suburb m question. Scene : Sunday Sohool, Newton. Teacher to class : "What is the meaning of Lent ? ' ' Scholar, promptly. "If it's a rumbereller, miss, it generally means lost 1" The acourate though juvenile observer of natural phenomena is at once sent home m disgrace,

Government have caused enquiries to be made as to the spread of the Californian thistle, and find that the weed is unusually thick m the Glutha district, where a large quantity of cultivated land is affected Government have deoided that the settlers themselves" mußt bear the expense of eradicat ing the peat.

A Rangitikei resident who was m town last week (says the " Wanganui Herald ") informed Mr J., Laird that he had seen the fly that bo much fues is now being made about m the Eangitikei district years ago, and that it did not do much damage. We notice that last night's " Advocate " mentions a similar faqt, Mr C. F. Hanneke having informed our con. ! temporary that he saw the fly 20 years ago, and that it only worked m low-lying and ill drained patches, doing but little damage. At the annual meeting of the Lyttleton Harbor Board yesterday Mr Peter Cun ningham was ra-elocjted chairman. The question of dredging the harbor to ac commodate men oi war was deferred for the present. The Canterbury Chamber of Coinineroe have passed the following resolution:— " That the Government be requested to oause experiments to be made with various rabbit diseases on Borne of the islands on the New Zealand coast, so that by next Bpring the moßt effectual may be ascertained] also whether it iB safe and desirable to introduoe disease m any form."

The number of female physicians m New York is something over 160. The receipts from their praotice range from a small sum to £3000 a year. Half-a-dozen of the number enjoy incomes of over £2000 per annum, $

At the adjourned inquest held yesterday on the body of Robert Wallace, who died on the 14th February, it is supposed from injuries received on the 19th January m a scuffle at a hotel after the Kowai races, the jury found that death had resulted from blood poisoning.

Yesterday afternoon an address was pre sented to Sit Julius Yogel from the electors of Christoburoh North, asking au expression of his intention as -to his Beat m Parliament, and wishing him bun voyage. Sir Julius Yogel replied that ho had received a pai r from Government for the ensuing session, and bad placed it m the hands of Mr W. C. Walker. He did not think it necessary that he should resign. Ho expressed gratitude to the Canterbury members, also to Sir John Hall, Sir Harry Atkinson, and Messrs Oliver and Samuels for services rendered last session m regard to the Midland Railway. He warmly thanked the electors for their continued confidence.

The Canterbury Cricket Association last night deoided to play 18 against Lilly white's tearnon March 22nd and 24th at Lancaster Park. It was resolved to play the return matoh on Hagley Park on March 29th and 31st.

Mr C. Hill, of Wakanui, had four stacks of wheat totally destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The stacks contained m all about a thousand bushels of grain, aad were not covered by insurance. There is no definite clue to the origin of the fire, but it is 'suspected that some swagger who had made his bed among the Btraw is at the bottom of the affair

The seven-year-old daughter of Mr Crow, of Makarewa, Southland, had an almost miraculous escape on Thursday. Her mother had Bent' her and another child to the well to draw a buoket of water, and while they were engaged m doing so the cover of the well gave way and the girl fell m. She supported herself m the water until her mother and father arrived, and a resoue was effected by means of the buoket. In the act of falling the girl must have gone m contact with the lid, a8 it was found that one of her legs was broken above the knee.

The "London Times" announces that John Walter; editor of the "-London Times," haß been admitted to the peerage m oom memoration of that journal's centenary.

Professor Mallet has analysed a speoimen of volcanio ash, colleoted on the Pacific coast m Eouador, 120 miles west of the voloano of Ootapasi, and finds it to contain a small proportion of silver, probably m the form of silver chloride. The ash fell on July 23, 1885, and formed a deposit of several inches m thickness. Experiments shewed that it con tained one part of silver m 83,600 of dross. This is believed to be the first time that silver has been identified, m the analysis of volcanio ash.

M. PASTEUR AND THE RABBITS.

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Paris, February 27. M. Pasteur's latest experiments have proved completely successful. Under the chicken cholera rabbits live one day only, fowls lived two days, whilst sheep and lambs were not m any way affected M. Pasteur is now convinced of the superiority of his scheme for the ex termination of rabbits, and is deter mined to spare no trouble or expenses to have it properly submitted to the authorities of New South Wales, with a view to securing the reward ol ,£25,000 offered by the Government of that colony. Three delegates from M. Pasteur, who fully his scheme, will leave for Australia by the s.s. Guzco.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(Per Pbess Association.) Volunteer Capitation. . Wellington, February 29 The Minie'er for Defence has issued a circular fixing oapiiaiion for the year ending December, 1888. This will be subject to a vote of Parliament as follow?: — Adult c ;rpp, 30s , Cadets corps, 5. With reference to the capitation for Cudets, it will be < ontinued after the expiration of this year. Regulations re garding the minimum strength of corps are to be strictly enforced and no oxcep tion to this rule will, under any circumst ances, be allowed. The Bellinger. New Plymouth, February 29. It Is stated here that the straa)er Bel linger, which wont on the Walongona reef, off the Walt&rl river, yesterday, Is insured for £5000 In the Victoria office, [ part of whfoh Is reinsured^ \ Melbourne Exhibition. I Ddnbmn, February 29. Sir J. Hector has received a cablegram from Me Seed, stating that an extension of space has been granted to New Zaaland m the Melbourne Exhibition. Our ex hibitors are now guaranteed 10,000 feet, and probably more, In the main building.

MIDSHIPMITES IN AUCKLAND

11 The "Sydney Bulletin" la responsible for the following :— The Auckland Glub— immortalised by " Ooeana " Fronde— gave a recherche Bpread to the officers of the Fleet during their late trip to the North Island of New Zealand whioh reminds us that one of the greatest of modern eights Is to aae a senior officer enter a olub accompanied by three or four midshipmen, each aged 13 or 14 years. " Will yon have & {drink 1 " saya the senior c flioer. 11 Yaas," chorus the midshipmen, who immediately proceed to pull out nine-Inch cigars and place themselves outside brandies and sodas inches taller than themselves, It is rumoured that the other night m Auckland a. midshipman fell Into a glass of. whisky-squash and would have been drowned m it bat for the Intervention of a gallsnfc navigating I'outenant, As It was ha had a very narrow escape, and sank twlee ere he was pulled out.

MANNA, THE HEAVENLY BREAD,

Mr Cole, of Bltlia, a mi«ionary of the American Board, (n Eastern Tqrkey, m describing the journey from Harpoot to Bltliß, aaya :— " We travelled for four daya through a region where had newly fallen a remarkable deposit of heavenly bread, as the natives sometimes call it — manna. There were extensive forests of scrubby oaka, and most of the deposit was on the leaves, Thousands of the poor peasants, meo^ women, and ohildren wore out upon the plains gathering the sweet eobatanoe. Some of them plunge Into kettles of boiling water tbo newly- ' cut branches of the oaka, which washes off the deposit until the water becomes so sweet as to remind the Yankee of a veri table sugaring off m the old Granite State! 8a ho takea sipa of It. Other companies of natives may be Been vigorously beating the branches, that, from having bean spread on the ground, have bo dried that the glistening crystals fall readily upon the carpet spread to reoelve them. 3hs crystals are separated from the pieoes of leaves by a sieve, and then the manna jfi

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TENIPRANCE UNION.

A very successful tea meeting m cdn nec'ion with tho s cond anivereary of the Ashburton branch of the Women's Ohris- , tiaa Temperance Union trok place last evening m tho Oddfellows' UaJl. The tableß were liberally supp'ied by the caterer, Mr Grubb, with all sorts of good things, which were done full justice to., tho attendance being so large that the se;.tsw.ro more than twice filled, those who first safe down giving pi ice to others. Altogether fully 400 persons nmst have partaken of tea, the ladie3 who prosided beiDg kept busy for nearly two hours. At about 8 o'clock the tables were removed and »lje seats arranged forth© public meet ing which was presided over by Major r.taward, M.H It. The proceedings com meccorl with tho singing of tho hymn <l Koacue the Perishing" followed by tho offering of prayer by the Ray Mr Beatcie. j Mr Gamble then sang very pleasingly th • \ beautiful sacred aoiig " Ooasider the | Llies " after which the Otuirman m a few opening remarks adverted to *he work of the ladies connected with tho Temperance Union, who he said had improve! upon the advice contained m the popular tong "Wait till the Clouds roll by" by endeavoring to roli away themselves some of those clouda which ovarshadovred many a horne — he meant the o'onda of sorrow which were caused by Inbita of Intem perance. He alao referred to the o!oud of depression 'which was the constant, complaint of businessmen and pointed ont that if only the people could be persuaded to devote the millions now spent m fermented and other liquors to a national faad there would be plenty of money to spend m public works without the necsß stty of raising million loans at 4 or 5 per oent and without increasing tho taxation of the people. In hia place In Parliament he had always donß what lay m his power to secure to the people the control of the liquor traffic, and as a matter of fast the oiause m the Act of 1873 which gave a measure of local option was moved by himself, immediately upon the rejection of that proposed by Sir William For, and only two yeara ago ha had aaco^eded In getting the affirmation of the principle that adult women should have a vote at local option pofis. And here he might add that he looked upon it as a matter for congratulation that there waa so larga a proportion of ladies aud children preoent that-night, for If they only ouooeeded In getting all the ladles on their side the other half of humanity would soon follow, while if they made all the rising generation teetotallers their cause was B»fe for all time. A pianoforte duet by Miss and Master Orr followed, after which, M-s Oivrson read tho following : — " Report of the Ashbniton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. M MrB Judge Ward two years ago, on Janna y JL?« inaugurated this branch of the Women's Ohrlatian Temperance Union. There, had been a Prayer Union m ezi'tenoe for over three yeara, Instituted by Mrs Hempaon In 1882, but which had gradually fallen off and almost died ont for want of a more general interest taken In it when Mrs Ward wrote to a friend to say she wai willing and anxious to come and Inaugurate on temperance lines, and having the consent of the few remaining members, she cima and addressed a representative audience In the Primitive Methodist Church, putting before them the claims of the Union and the work it was proposed to take up. A resolution being pat to the meeting that a branch be formed, it waa carried unanimously, and fourteen names were enrolled, three of whom wore elected office-bearers, President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Others were aftersrardselected, as ocoasioa required such aa vioe-presl dents and superintendents of depart ments. Two public meetings wero held during the first year, and me during the Becond. The amount -of work dons iiuu nut bu«n quite up to our expectations, bat some good haß resulted, At our first public meeting twenty signed tho pledge, and a few others have joined aa members during the past year ; yet we have to report some leases by deaths and removal, amounting to about ox, ao that «vo are jast whire we started as regards member ship The work done has consisted of our regular weekly prayer meeting, every , Wednesday aftornoon, and meetings for transacting business; alao a cottage prayer i meeting: which la continued once a fort night; these meeting* have been a means cf blonaing and strengthening the workers and all who attend; also tract distribution, Several of the ladies have taken np dis tricts and Gospel and temperance traoiß havo been scattered like goad Beed, which wo hope and pray will one day bring forth much fruit and we earnestly desire the co-opera lon of Christian womea In this good work. Visiting the sick has been tak'en np, and practloal sympathy and help been afforded m Borne oaßes. Very much more might be done m this direction also, if we had more willing helpers, The department of social parity has done good work under its superintendent, three having been rescued from a probable or impending evil course, and restored to friends, or placed In situations, so yon Bee. ire have cause of gratitude to God, and of encouragement for the future. " Tho Rev Mr Baattie then m a kindly and pleasant oddreas gave his reasons for being a total abstainer, which were that it was best for the physical, moral and spiritual wellbelng, that it was a safeguard against temptation, and that it was a helpful example foe others. Ho dwelt very convincingly upon the advantage to young men of avoiding the intoxicating pap and pointed oat the evil often unin tentionally wrought by well-meaning persons m persuading others to partake from mistaken motives of hospitality. Mrs Crisp then sang very nharmicgly "The Great City " and Mrs Colonul Paoke, President of the New Zealand National Women's Christian Temperance Union, next came forward and waa reoelved with hearty ap. plause, and that lady then proceded to give a lengthy and very Interesting account of the inception of the movement In America and of its spread throughout tha world, its objeots and work. Space will not permit of our giving anything like a detailed report of the addreas which was full of interesting matter but much of whloh was we fear lost to the audience owlug to the Jady's voioe being scarcely powerful enough to reach those Bitting lin the farther part of the hall. Mrs Packe mentioned that the Union had now \u25a0 a membership of 200,000 and after refer rlnpr to Its work m the Sandwich Islands m India and In other parta of the world gave an account of a recent meeting m Danedln m connection with the organisa tion full particulars of which she stated would bo fpand In the "Temperance Herald." ' '" The quartette' 'The Banner of Baaaty'? hiving been pleasingly rendered Mrs Oawsey delivered a short address, pointing oat the evil effects of drinking habits, showing that the drunkard's path led to disease, insanity and death, and in stancing cases m this community which proved the truth of her remarks. Mra yenables then followed by reading an address upon female Suffrage, little of which, however, "could be heard except by those close to the platform. The Misses Steelo and Recce then gave a vocal daot very nicaly, and The Bgv. E. A. Scott followed m a few manly and telling remarks, urging upoa his hearers to take up some one of the many branches of good work pointed oat m Mrs Packe'a addreas. Afte* $ oong by Mr Flower, Oaptain Haj.-vejr, of the Sajvatlon Army, epoke briefly and forcibly, urging the

jonn;» ladies to help fn the good cars? by l giving tho prefarenca on tho choice of partners for life to th^so who induced not itTliquor end abstained horn "putting chtmuoy.pola into their moatha " " Little Nelt" was than sweetly sun]? by Mra Orfap, and the Re\r A. Blake addressed the meeting, contending that the total abatainer had the h'ghest ecrJptaral warrant for hb principles and I practice and urging thoaopreeent who had not already dono ao to BQb3orlbe tho pledge. Tho (j choir then sang "Tho Prodigal Chili," and after votes of thanks to the speakers and singei-s, p^sed oy Reclamation on the mot.on of Mr Suwle, who addressed a few remarks to the meeting, the pro ceedings were closed by the Benediction, pronounced by the R-jv Mr Beattie, We should mention m cosing our report that the following ladies, representing as will be seen all the Protostant churchep, presid d at tho tables, viz. :-Mrs ScoU, Mrd Fooks, Mrs Lee, Mrs Arthur, Mis 3 Orr, Mrs C\ B.iker, Mrs Meech, Mra Fox, Miss Alcorn, Misa Murray, M ; S3 Stoele and Miss Jones. We are alao desired to intimate th-t a weekly meeting m con nection with the Women's TsmperancD Union will be held (every Wednesday at 3 o'clock) m the Primitive Methodist Church.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(PER PitESS ASSOCIATION.)

St. Petersburg:, February V 7. There has been a renewal of the Russian military transport operations interrupted m January by heavy falls of snow, and Russian troops are now massing m large numbers at Pinczow. Their presence at this place is regarded as a menace to the city of Cracow, which has a population of 66,000, the ancient capital of Poland, and is situated just within the Galician frontier.

February 28. It is reported m diplomatic circles here that General Uhilka, Minister plenipotentiary for Roumauia at St. Petersburg is to be recalled, owing to the critical condition of affairs between the two countries m relation to Bulgaria. It is also considered that the Minister's position is untenable at St. P6tersburgh, if it is true as reported that Roumania has joined the Triple Alliance.

The anniversary of the twenty-seventh birthday of Prince Ferdinand was cele brated yesterday by a State banquet. In the course of a speech on the occasion Prince Ferdinand made a strong appeal to Bulgarians for their support m the present crisis.

England and Italy are asking Russia to define her future intentions with regard to Bulgaria,

Replying to the request of England and Italy that Russia should define her intentions with regard to Bulgaria, the Czar has explained that he never approved of a Romanist ruler m Bul garia.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION

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Oamabu, February 28. The principal rifle aggregates at the close of the Auckland match were :— Rose, Victoria Riflop, Auckland „. 156 Sonntng, Waikari Bines 155 McTainsh, Peninsula Rifles ... ... 155 Johnston, Clutha Rifles 153 Ha'e, Wellington ... 152 Foater, Wanganui 151 Love, Wonganui ... ,„ t<# 151 Little, Auckland \u0084, ... ... 149 Smith, Dunedin ... ... \u0084, 149 Pnrnell, Wangaoui , l(t 149 Handley, Auckland ... 148 Hnprof, (llntlia ... ... tt< 14© Hutchison, Duoedin '" i^g Achoson, itaitangata ... ... \" 14a White (champion), Auckland .., 147 Fair*, Auckland 147 The final stage of the Nelson inatr-h (300 and 500 yds ; seven shots at each distance, for r arbines only\ was Sred off at a late hour this afternoon, the last mau not finishing till after 6.30 p.m. Ihe highest scorers were : — Kinehan, D. Battery 43 Hodgkinson, O Battery \u0084, \u0084, 41 Luuisden, A Battery ..„ ... ... 40 Payne, A Battery ... ... >>t 4-2 .Including the above range of the Nelson match, the following are the highear carbine aggregates : — Lumeden, A battery, Auckland ...194: Moore, M Battery, Queenstown ... 182 P&rslow, A Battery, Auckland ... 181 Waters, L Battery. Port Chalmers ... 177 Oamaru, February 29 Thirty- eight prizes, of the aggregate value of £110. are offered m the North Otago match. The leading prizes are £15. £12, and £10, and there are twenty eight of £1 each. The weather to-day is fine, but there haa been steady wind from the right, which has increased greatly sincn the morning Firing was resumed at 8 this morning with the Marlborough match (for rifles only), and it was not finished till nearly (hour omitted). Private JETutchinson takes the first priae with 67, thanks to hi 9 score of 40 at 500 yds. Last year G3 took the first prize m this match. The following is the result of the Mablborough Match, 500 and 600 yds ; ten shots at each distance : — Private Hatohlnsoo, Danedin, £8 ... 157 Sergeant Jones, Waikari, £6 ... 64 Private White, Auckland, £5 ... 64 Private Fox, Hon. Re3srve Corps, £4 61 Parkea, Wanganul, £4 61 Tyler, Bangiora, £3 ... 60 Turner, Wanganul, £3 6Q, Marchbanka, Dunedin, £2 60 Sonntag, Waikari, £2 ... ... 60 Me. lJlnlay, Dunedin Scottish, £2 ... 60 Tho following take £1 each :— Gay (Temuka), Johnston (Oiutha), Churtcn ( Wanganui), Parnell (Waoganui), all with 59. Headland (Oamaau), A. Balllnger (Wellington), Olark (Ofcepopo), Daavergne (Rangiora), Franoa (Wellington), all with 58. Following are the leading aggregates Including the Malboro match for the Rifle OhampioDßhip :— SonDtag, Wakarl ... ... ... 215 Huchleoa, Danedin ... 215 Johnston, Clntha , ...212 Hale, Wellington ... , 208 Pucuell, Wanganul ... ... ... 208 Handley, Auckland \u0084, ... ... 20* 5 Foster, Wanganul ... : ... ... 203 White, Auckland (ohatoplon) ... 203 Fairs, Auokland ... ... „. 202 Hogg, Oiutha ... ... 202 MoTavlah, Peninanla ... ... ...202 D'Auvergne. Ranglora ... ... 200 Altcheson, Kaitangata 200 Rose who led for the Belt last night burat up only making 28. Following la the result of the Nelson raatoh, 10 uhota at 300 and 500 yards, carbines 1 only : — Lumsden, A Battery, £8 75 Kuchen, D Battery, £6 ... \u0084; 74 Weir, Thamea, £5 .„ 72 Manning, B Battery, £4 ... \u0084, 70 Willlama, Wellington Navala, £3 ... 69 Moore, M Battery, £2 ... ... 69 Roes, F Battery, £t ... ,„ f 69 Grey, D Battery, £1 G8 Proudfoot, B Battery, £1 ... #il 68 ' Gibbs, Port Chalmers Naval*,- £1 ... 68 Smith, Auokland Na vain, £l -\u25a0 .., 66 Hodgklnson, O Battery, £1.., \u0084, 65 Howe, D Battery, £1... \u0084, ,. t 65 Counted out : Buckley, Port Ohalmera Artillery ; McDonald, Port Chalmers Ar» tillery ; Chapman. Lyttelton Nayals,

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INTERPRQVINCIAL NEWS

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Ifl r: tw^, EI<IjINOTON > February 2?. order to a Nothngham firm for a rubbish destructor.

The captain of a City Corps has been placed under arrest for alleged insubordi nation at last night's parade o£ the bat talion. ' .;. '

The Under Secretary for Defence, act ing under instructions from the Minister of Defence, will shortly issue a circular, informing officers m command of Volunteer districts througbout the colony that Go vernment has finally decided to Teduc^ the amount of capitation payable to Volunteer Corps,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

London, February 27. A number of British and foreign exhibitors who had intended exhibiting at the Melbourne Exhibition, are im patient at the delay m allotting them space, and now threatened to withdraw^

THE PROPOSED PRODUCE CLEARING HOUSE.

The scope of the proposed London Produce Clearing House will probably include operations m wheat, tallow, and silver.

NICARAGUA CANAL.

Panama, February 27. 7 The Nicaragua Canal Bill has been " agreed to by the Senate. The BUI provides for the construction of a ship; canal across the Isthmus of Nicaragua,' from the Bay of Guatemala on the^ Atlantic side to Port Realejo on the Pacific side. The total length of the., projected canal is 278 miles.-

DISORDERLY STUDENTS.

St. Petersburg, February 28* There is renewed disorder among the University Students at Moscow: \u25a0\u25a0'<\u25a0

GIGANTIC STRIKE IN AMERICA

New York, February 28. An extensive strike of enginemen has taken place on the Chicago and Quincey lines ; 5500 miles of lines ate affected, and traffic is paralysed.

FATAL AVALANCHES.

Rome, February 27. - Tee village of Vltraeta has been completely - buried by • avalanches* Twenty-four persons were killed^ 5 ; v

THE CROWN PRINCE.

JBjbrlin, February 27. •: The Emperor, Prince Bismarck, and" Prince William continue to hold con-? ferences daily on the subject 0/ the Crown Prince's health. The German doctors report that they have now indisputable proof of the presence of a malignant cancer m the throat of the'. Crown Prince.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association,)

NEW SOUTH WALES. '

Sydney, February 28. Kellas Watson, the man who. was sentenced to death for shooting at Thos. Parker, a publican, m the early part of last month with intent to muraer him, has had the sentence commuted to penal servitude for life three years of the sentence to be served m irons. Parker, the victim of the outrage, is recovering from the effects' 1 of the bullet wound m the neck which he received on the occasion referred to; The accident at the Zigzag colliery, Lithow, yesterday, is attributed to del fective pillaring. The debris \s now being cleared away and it is hoped the r results ot the accident may not be so serious as at first anticipated and that work may be resumed m the mine. The first report, to the effect that the miners were driven out by the fall of earth, was incorrect, it having transpired that there was nobody m the mine at the time of the accident.

The Government have partially given way to the popular feeling at New castle against the alteration m the northern railway time table and the old time-table will be adhered to for the present. \u25a0 : ' \u25a0\u25a0

A silver Company has been floated m the Tona district with a capital of £x OO,OOO. The capital was subscribed seven times over before theprospectuses were issued. -

The Great Cobar Copper Company have sold the output of their mine for three years to the French syndicate for ;£6o per ton, delivered m Sydney, the product being restricted to 2300 per annum, with the option of extending the term for a further period of three

years at the average price obtained m Sydney by the Company during ' the last twelve years which has been slightly over £5?. Under the new engage ment the Company ejrpecf; to clear a profit of per ton.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, February 28i/,. A number of life buoys, hatches and' 1 gangway bearing the name of the ship East Munster have been picked up at Keppel Bay, about 400 miles north of this city. The East Munster arrived at Maryborough on the 29th January last with emigrants, and left for Newcastle on the 1 7th February. It is feared she may have met with an accident m the recent hurricane off the coast. '

Another schooner is reported missing.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, February 28. The " Herald " reports that a regular duel was recently fought at Caulfield, between a Civil Servant and a local

barrister. The quarrel, it is stated, arose out of a ball-room dispute. The belligerents used pistols, and fired at each other at twelve paces, the result of the shots being that the' barrister was wounded m the arm. All the time honored observances m such matters were strictly adhered to, seconds and a doctor being on the ground.

" Kouan on Eats."— Clears out rats, mice' roaohea, flies ants bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jaok-rabbits, spawns, ?Jtat. At ohemi3toanddka^* c " -" „ j Keating's Powder destroys both motha, fleas beetles, and all other inseots, whilo harmless to domestic animals. In extermU nating beetles, the Buooess of this powder ia extraordinary. It ia perfeotly olean m applii cation. See the artiole you purchase ia Seating as imitations ara noxious and tieffectual. Sold m tins, Gd, Is, and d «ob, by all otiomiate • \u25a0 ** *

THE ABHBUBTON GUABDIaN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1888



Wanted, PRIVATE Board and Residence for ona or two gentlemen. Apply Mks Ward, Tancred atreot. WANTED Known -Oar preroioaa will cloaa on and after March lat, at s<x o'clock, Saturdays excepted. Kncoarege early cloainjj by shopping before Eix. — .fROOXOR asd Co., Arcade, Burnett Rtrret, . 2 95 VJTJT ANTED f o Sail -A I< irsfc-class Piano V? grand action. Cash or terms very liberal. Apply Hayes and Co. GREAT Bargains. Every ihiog greatly reduced. Oome and judge f.r your- eelveB.— H. C. Seqshs, Melford Hoaae. \u25a0 UJANTJsu UASH — Moir's Oatmeal 11 251i)8,256d; Sperm Candles, 5d Coflfsa and Milk, la par tin; Cocoa and . Milk, 1m per tin ; Vesta 3, 5d per doz ; I Cornflour, 4d per 1b j tin Fruits, Is ; Crockery, Ironmongery, eta. — At James McGßßaos's, Tancrod Street, opposite Arcade. COMETone. come all, and our prices will astonish everybody — B. 0. Skgeiis. ALL one first-clasa genuine Drapery, Bocta, Clothing, etc., we are now selling at ridiculoiiß prices. Only comb »nd fieo.— H. C. Seoers, Malford House. tU. ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs 7* Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Bcrapn Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at jlrs Maniiibe's Fancy depository, SaundorB 1 Buildings,' ANTED Known-To the Ladieß of Aahburton and anrronnding districts, that an experienced ( monthly Nuree is deairona of .engagement, Qnod references can be given. AddreßB — Mrs Hill, Peter Stre&t. Ashbnrton. 11 18 THE ASHBTJRTON GUAKDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal -will be as followß, viz. : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE .' Per Quarter. . 6a 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37a Od IP BOOKED Per Quarter. . 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d j „ Half-year los Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s each. Announcements rf Births, Deaths and Marriages senc for publication from the oountrj' districts require to be verified by the signature of the person sending the notice. I DIARY, Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon ago at Feb.-Marca Rises. Sets. Rises Bets, noonday p.m. am. 25 Saturday ... 5.35 G. 52 5.27 225 13 26 Sunday .. 5.36 6.51 6.9 3.29 14 27 Monday .. 5.37 6.49 6.46 137 15 28 Tuesday .. 5.39 6.48 7.21 560 16 20 Wednesday.. 5.40 6.17 7.53 7*3 17 1 Thursday .. 5.42 6.45 8.26 8.17 18 2 Friday.. .. 6.43 6.43 8,59 9.32 10 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old shiues till nearly o'olcck m the morning. The Moon at 12 days ola shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning* 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, j The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



'pHK respective businesses of Mr Ch> I Neate and Mk A. Kxmnitzsr, have been ama'garcat^d, and with a vfew of obviating tha doable expenditure tn- curred m carrying O n TWO Fstftblieh- -1 meats, will m future be conducted m the | premises lately occupied by Mr Kam* kitzbr, under the etyle or firm of Tbe Ashburton Drug Company, LIMITED. Having effested this, the new Company are determined to give tho public the fall benefit, of the redoced coat m working exneneos, by supplying all DH.UGS and MEDICINES at a much lower scale of charges than heretofore. Patent and pio- prietary articha m coimtant nso, will be SOLD at specially LOW figores. The quality of every DRCG used m Modicine will ba of the very best obtainable. A thoroughly cempetent BBeistant will reside on tho promisee, and the convenience of easterners carefully studied m every way. Asbtaton Drag Compiny, Ld., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 8*92 Manager. Friedlander Bros* ftAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. THURSDAY NEXT, MARCH Ist. pRIEPLANDER BROS, (m conjunction 1? with Mr Charles W, Turner), will offer, — 1 *SO MERINO E^ ES > full mouth OKQ FAT CROSSBRED WETHERS HORSES, CATTLE, PRODUCE, Also, — Quantity Household Furniture. peteFwilliams, 2 112 Auctioneer. rTTANTED TO PURCHASE WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, ittE CORN, RYE GRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN. WANTED TO SELL 1000 BALES COENSACKS. WANTED — Our ".Farmers and other Clients to#ote that we are agents for TISON'S Celebrated Fertilizers, The best m the Market. TOMLINSON and HAY WARD'S POWDER DIP AND GLYCERINE DIP. The best and cheapest In the Market. Prevents contagion for an almoot un« limited time ; will not Injure or discolour the wool, bat on the contrary gives it a beautiful appearance. It keeps good for any pericd of time ! easy to mix i requiring no hot water and thus saving fuel, con- siderable expense »nd trouble ! THE WONDER OF THE DAY. MASSEY 'S Light 2-horse Steel Binder. WE have pleasure of intimating our friends and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND for the sale of this wonderful Machine, Wherever tbe Machine has been tried it has given entire satisfaction and those who attended the trials and saw the Maohioe at work expressed themselves highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken for next season's harvest and those m want of Maohlneu will do well to see THE MASSEY BINDER before placing their orders elsewhere. We guarantee every Machine, thus showing that we oarselveß have every confidence m the MASSEY LIGHT STEEL BINDER. SUB-AGEjnTS WANTED. FRIEDLAiSITtfR BROS. T. Bullock, tinwald. TO LET, at a low rental, 4-roomed Cot- tage, with Verandah, fronting Gra- ham's Road. Inspection Invited. Apply to T. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE. HOUSE with Bay Window and Veran- dah, fronting Wakannl Road, T S. 744, known as W. Elz's property. Not h wing sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for It, small caeh deposit, balance bearing interest at 61 per cent. T. BULLOCK. lAA AOIiES fnr Sa le, neir town, being JL\J\J R.S. 27196, corner of Mitcham and South Uoads, aboot 1 mile from the County Saleyard*. Exceptionally liberal terms, v/z., only £12 10a cash required, balance by instalments at a low rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. LET— At a very low rental, a large bedding fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff atore. T. BULLOI K. FOR SAI E._An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.g 27237, situated about 5 mi'eßfrom Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. dES/l ~" Lot 28 ' Tr e vo *tob, near the oww. Preßbj teriiia Manse, contain log about i-acre, with 3-rooraed Eouip tbereon, for uals at the above prloe T6rmß if re quired .—Apply to - T. BULLOCK rpO LET at a low rental.— 4-roomed I Toctage at Hampatead. T. BULLOCK. 8-t SALE at a low price and on I liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, frontir g the Fa rfield Boad, not far from the County ! caleyards, j Apply to T;£ULLGOK, ,



jtTiDiie notices i -— _ ASHiiURTON WOOLLEN MAKUFACTUPJNG COMPY j Is PKEPAKED TO PURCHASE CASH ALL KINDS OP WOOL In Lakgb ok Small Quantities. H. SEUPLK, 156 Secretary. W. H. Paget. 43^^§f|SB| hopse-shoer! Burnett Stbest, next "Mail" Oflbe. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, trad will continue all branches or the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care. 1M VT. H. PAGET. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest "Be ?utatio> m the Colonies. Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they ar« the BEST fis THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you wili never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT" and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Linet. for Hard Wear. None are Genni \e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout NewZeakud, and. Wholesale by U6HTBM9, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. PAPEHHANGINGS 1 1 rpHE Undersigned have just opened up X a splendid assortment PAPERHANGI^GS, SCBIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & H LEAD, PAINTS, OILS VARNIbHES, COLORS, DttYERS, TURPENTINE &a, Jost landing, a splendid lot of House Coal, ex"Hanroto." McCallum & Co., BON. TIMBEB, AND COAL MEB CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TBIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103 v \u25a0Si \u25a0** 03 % to a a o g I m H a HO © -Woo t o a. J{ S l w illfr^l \u25a03 B al <- *^J - ie w i