The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1888. "BLADDER FLUKE" IN RABBITS.

The extermination of rabbits by means of microbes and contagious diseases is a matter closely occupying the attention of savants m Australia and m New Zealand. Though the microbe experi ments being carried on m Australia, by M. Pasteur's skilled assistants are the theme of conversation among those interested m the extinction of the rabbit, there has come to view m this colony a fact which seems to be likely to make Pasteur's method, if it is ever bo successful, unnecessary of introduction among the rabbits of these islands. A disease known as " bladder fluke " has been discovered among rabbits m the Wairarapa district, and should the disease Bpread rapidly among the rabbits there is every likelihood that it will cause their extinction m" a few years. Sir James Hector, at Wellington, recently conducted the dissection of a rabbit affected with "bladder fluke," and as the result of the dissection were Sir James was convinced that tbe disease would eventually be communir cated to the whole rabbit family, but the process would bo rathgr^glnw for those who desired to see the rabbit at oiico obliterated from the face of the colonial earth. The fluke bladder was jfoundj upon dissection and examination, to grow until it displaced the internal organs, pushing them outside as the bladder enlarged. Tho outward sign of the disease takes the shape of a hump on the back of the rabbit resembling m size and shape half an orange. Inside the bladder on the cuticle were found thousands of whity brown globules of about the size of seed pearls. These globules are really poasescd of life as was seen under the microscope and they form the germs of the fluke. When once the disease has taken hold of the rabbit it becomes emaciated and eventually dies. Sir James Hector will, take with him to Australia one of the rabbits infected with the bladder fluke so that the opinion of scientists there may be taken on the subject. A member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons — Mr J. F. McClean, who was assisting at the dissection of the diseased rabbit has furnished the Wellington " Post " with some observations on the outcome of the examination. He seems to think that experiments should be further conducted to ascertain whether the disease is likely to be com municable to sheep, and if bo how would tho spread of it be prevented. If the disease were to prove of such a nature as to cause an injury to our flocks it would be well if some means were taken to find an antidote. Mr McClean makes tho following remarks respecting the disease; — "I am of opinion that the disease is a form of hydatid, produced by the introduction into the system of the rabbit of the embryos or eggs of a tape-worm infest ing the dog, and perhaps other carnivor ous animals, e.g., cat, ferret, fox, etc. I am also of opinion that this is the same hydatid which produces the disease m sheep, known as sturdy or gid. In the latter case it is scientifically known as coenwus cerehralis, the hydatid being commonly found between the mem branes of the brain. Will the develop ment of this disease m the rabbit be likely to be indirectly commu nicated to the sheep ? There is no doubt sheep have been found suffering from sturdy or gid m districts where bladder -fluke has been observed, and since this fact has apparently not been noticed, I would suggest that a series of experiments be carried out with a view of ascertaining tho risk that v> ould bo incurred m introducing tho disease amongst rabbits on a large scale m a sheep country." Mr McClean's con clusions may not bo wholly correct, but j they are of some value m drawing atten tion to the possibility of tho contagions spreading, m which case we| think the proposed experiments should at once be proceeded with. - ?

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The " Poat " oonsidera Mr Hannay well qualified to fill the office of Assistant Com tniHsioner of ltailwaya. Id is stated that the Government baa seleoted for the offioe of Chief Commissioner a gentleman who was not among the list of applicants m response to the Government advertisement. According to one of the Inveroargill auo tioneers, three Chinese miners at Round Hill have just divided £4000 as the prooeeds of twelve months' work, and yet unemployed work is being applied for. That indigestion or stomaoh gas at night, preventing rest and sleep, will disappear by k Using A.merioa.n Qo.'g Hop Bitters,

Monday nr.\f be>^ W "t Monday will, be observed as a Bank Holiday. Mr R 0. Bishop beat Mr Eden George for the Oounoillorship of the North West Ward m the Ghristohuroh City Council yesterday. It will be seen from the oable news that Benson, the onoe noted forger, has ended his eventful life by suicide. He was ringleader m what was known as the " Turf Frauds." The Chrtstohurch unemployed are still insist ing that the Government should find them m work, and a number have been just on at the High Peak works. Mr T. W. Price will giye an exhibition of horse taming this evening m the Arcade. One of the horses to be operated on, which oomeß ' from the Channel Islands, is excep tionally wild. The Wesleyan Methodists m New Zealand, who were desirous to be separated from the Australian Conference, will be disappointed at the result of their representations, Only 18 favoured the separation at the Melbourne Conference. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company will ship 15,000 oaroasses of mutton by the s.a. Doric whioh finiahes loading to-morrow By the s.s. Kaikoura, whioh leaves later on, they will also despatoh 11,000 carcasses for. the Home market. The Premier wants two millions of money to carry on the Government work, and advises that the money market be gone into at onoe, Two millions let loose m the oolony just now would make things lively while it lasts. To-morrow being Whit Sunday [collections will be made m St. Stephen's Church at all the servioea, and also m the Sunday Schools, for the Melanesian Mission. The Holy Com munion will be administered at half-past eight o'olook m the morning and also at the midday servioe. The Taranaki Hospital Board are agitating to prevent the importation from England of nominated emigrants m a weak state of health, as they are constantly having applica tions from such new arrivals for medical treatment and for charitable aid, An absolutely new phase of retrenchment was presented to the House the other day by Mr Taylor, member for Sydenham, who stated that offioers m his district had been discharged against whom there was no objection what ever, except that " they were physically and mentally incapable of performing their duties." A Sohool Committee at Haloombe favor ably considered the suggestion that the mem bers should form themselves into a Christy Minstrel Troup to raise funds for sohool purposes. There are not many Sohool Com mittees of suoh talent going, but the idea is reoommended to those Committees who are always complaining of being short of funds. A consignor of grain from the Oamaru distriot to a station south of Dunedin has been compelled to pay £12 odd for exoesa freight, because there was an average of about a pound or a pound and a half over four bushels m each bag. The Railway Depart ment refused to meet the demand for a re consideration of the matter. * Says the "Taranaki Herald ":— Mr A. O. Atkinson, a surveyor m the Government > Department here, and eon of the Premier, i has reoeived notice that his servioeß will be 5 dispensed with. It is Mr Atkinson's intention to go into the office of his brother, a lawyer m Nelson, m order to study for the profession ' of the law. Mr Cloudsley, the disooverer of the seam 1 of ooal on the western slope of Mount Torleßse, i lodged an application with the Land Board > for a license to prospeot for minerals m the , Grasßmere and Kowai Survey districts. The I l license will be granted should the Midland 1 Railway consent. A Bample of the coal haa been placed on view at the rooms of the , Industrial Association. i The average cost of patients at the Dunedin Hospital last year was slightly over 3s per 5 head. During the year 8749 cases were at- tended to, inoluding re-applications, Twenty three medical students are regular m attend ■ ing the practioe of the Hospital. The sum i expended for medical comforts, winea, spirits, j beer, etc., was £180 15a, as against £151 15s f Id fortheprevioua-yeaiv- --......_ [ The Dunedin Hospital Board has decidea that all oases requiring speoial nursing be ! submitted with all particulars as to ciroum -1 stances of the patient to the House Committee, : who shall decide before the patient is ad i mitted what shall be tha charges for mainfcen ? anoe, and also that no maltine or patent "■ medicines be prescribed to out patients unless ; they are willing to pay for them. ? The suooess of the saored ooncert " The 1 Brave Covenanters," so far as the ooncert > itself was concerned, has led to its being . advertised to be repeated on Monday nex', 21at inst., m the Salvation Barracks. We I hope there will be a large attendance, for such an evening's entertainment ia worthy of > Bupport besides being calculated to do a great deal of good. l A correspondent at Willowghby writes :— [ On Tuesday evening we had a literary treat of no mean order when the Rev Mr McPherson I lectured m the sohoolroom on "An evening 1 m the House of Commons." The lecture pourtrayed the scene m St Stephen's very i grophioally when the debate was on whioh , was to deoide the fate of the Government, r when Disraeli and Gladstone were the mighty leaders of the Commons. The leoture was l both eloquent aud instructive, and was . generally appreciated. The Maori Football Team, akippered and s coached by Warbriok, the well-known inter provincial and|interoolonial player, will shortly commence a tour through New Zealand wind ing up at the Bluff, from whioh point the team will sail for England to play a aeries of matches. The Timaru Footballers have r arranged a matoh with the Maori team as they pass southwards to take plaoe some time m July. There is, however, no word of the Ashburton men giving them a taste of their quality. Mr Lillywhite's percentage of the takings at the Football Matches m Dunedin, Ohrist ; church, and Wellington amounted to a little • over £1100. He expected Christchuroh to have . contributed more than it did. Each of the players m the team has been guaranteed £200 and expenses for the tour, and as there are 20 players £4000 will have to be raised as well as £3000 for travelling expenses. The specu lation is not therefore likely to prove a profit able one. Otago is given oredit for playing the most scientific game and Wellington the roughest so far. Says the " Napier Herald " :— Renata's i strong-room at Omahu was opened recently m the presence of Mr J. Sidey, appointed by the court receiver m the estate, and Messrs Cornford and M'Lean, solicitors to the parties interested under Renata's two wills. Mr J. M. Parker was taken out to Omahu to open the strong-room, the key-hole m the door of which was blooked with cement shortly after Renata's death. A full inventory of the con tents of the strong-room was taken. Contrary to expectation, there was not a great deal of money found. Wild dogs are proving a great nuisanoe to ■ettlera m Fitzherbert distriot. These brutes are numerous and extremely wary, eluding almost every attempt to got a shot at them, and taking full advantage of the oover afforded by logs, etc. They round up a flook of sheep m a manner whioh would secure the warm admiration of the best trained Hootch collie, and when they have got the sheep well packed together a dash is made and the throat of one seized. Not content with killing one and devduring it they frequently kill or injure many others apparently from pure wanton ness, So far poison and other means tried for their destruction have proved of little or no use. We (" Wellington Press ") hear that Dr Heotor's remarks on the Hessian fly have been taken down South more seriously than there was really any ground for, and that there is wailing down there lest the grain export should Buffer m consequence. Dr Heotor has accordingly issued a further memorandum m whioh he explains that there is little to fear from the Hessian fly, and that its ravages are confided to unthreshed wheat or barley, the straw principally, while it does not attaok oats. The parasite destroyer of the pupa of the Hessian fly is propagated m its company, and may be regarded as a pretty sure oheok, Sir James instanoes that though the impor tation of Belgian infeoted grain has been going on for years past, it is only within the last two years that the pest has made its appearinoe m Great Britain. Liver coughs often taken for consumption are oured almost instantly with Hop Bitters if you use the genuine American

IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

♦ ', '(P3R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, May 18 The Eight Hon. P. De Keyser, Lord Mayor of London, has refused the use of the Guildhall for a public meeting on the question of the defences of the country, on the ground that the present < agitation is unpatriotic, and unworthy of the nation. The Duke of ( ambridge, speaking at Liverpool, expressed the opinion that there was no immediate danger of war, but said that the preparations now being made by Continental Powers made it necessary that England should take all proper precautions for the safety of the country.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(per press association.) 1 Auckland, May 18. A child of 51c O. 00tn.838 was tojured at Te Aroha by the explosion of dynamite whioh it had picked op and waß flattening with a hammer, The eta'emsnt that applications for pas sages by the Te Aqsu to Sydney on Wed nesday had to be refuuecl turns out to be Incorrect, as the V69sel could have taken twenty more m the steerage, At the annual meeting of the Northern Steamship Company to-day the report showed a loss of £660 10a on the year's business. The Directors recommended Oaptala McGregor's retirement from the management, and the appointment of a traffic manager instead, ■ A motion " That the Directors be requested to take imme diate steps for the winding up of the Company's affifrs," was dlaoa;sed and loot by a large majority. Over 1800 signatures were obtained here to the petition against the property tax. Wellington, May 18 A private oable states that Shaw, Savlll and Albion Steam Company hive deolared » dividend of 5 per oent. At the Olty Oounoll an animated dissua sion took plaoe over the recent reduoiion of 61 per day m laborers' wages, arid the remit waa the reinstatement of the former amount. Dunedin, May 18 A movement Is on foot to amalgamate the three boroughs of South Duaedin, St Kllda and Oaverth&m Inveroargill May 18. The Southland Caledonian Society to night oonfirmad a resolution to wind- up affaire, and allow the raortagees of their grounds m Inveroargill to sell. The area' comprises an entire town bock of five and a-half aorea. Ti.e Society waa an Incor porate body, tha members being share holders. mtmm ___________

CHINESE INFLUX

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION J London, May 17 • In the House of Commons to-day Sir John Gorst, m reply to a question, stated that Lord Carrington, Governor of New South Wales had not been in structed by the Imperial Government to veto the Chinese" Restriction Act, now under consideration-of the New South Wales Legislature. ' Hong Kono, May 17. The Chinese Imperial authorities are greatly irritated at the recent action of the Australian Governments m attempt ing to exclude Chinese from the several colonies, believing such action is meant as deliberately to compel the British Government to propose the negotations of a similar treaty to that recently con cluded at Washington between the Government of the United States and China. It is argued that England can not compel China to conform to such treaty, owing to existing international obligations between the two countries, aud that China could only be a party to such treaty on a compensation basis, taking America as a precedent. The Chinese press claim that all Chi nese passengers now on the way to Australia should be allowed to land, having left this country under the moral protection of existing laws, and that none shGuld be detained or sent back until such time as fair warning has been given that the Australian colonies are to be closed to the Chinese for the future. Melbourne, May 18. The Chinese question has occupied the chief deliberations of the Cabinet. Mr Gillies considers. the present legis lation is sufficiently broad to block any rush of Chinese immigration, and before taking further steps he prefers to await the receipt of Lord Knutsford's reply to the despatches forwarded by the Government of this colony and South Australia, Hob art, May 18. Tasmania declines to take part m the Conference on the Chinese ques tion m consequence of the isolated action of the Premier of New South Wales. Sydney, May 18. The Government intend to appeal against the recent decision of the Supreme Court m the case of the Chinese passengers detained on board the steamers Afghan and Tsinin, who will not be allowed to land pending the decision of the Appeal Court. The captains of the steamers named waited on Admiral Fairfax to-day, and laid the matter before him. The Admiral replied that it was a question lor the Colonial Government to determine, and that he could do nothing at present. The same deputation will interview the Governor on the subject. The Chinese passengers detained on board the steamers m the harbor, express themselves certain they will be allowed to land. Public feeling m the city is strongly excited, and a large number of police are being held m readiness to quell any disturbance that may arise. Such of the detained Chinese passen gers as are m possession of exemption certificates will be landed at three to morrow evening. (Received 19th May, 1 p.m.) Sydney, May 19. The Chinese who are m possession of proper papers were landed without molestation this morning.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

* « (From oubowx Cobrespondent.) j Wellington, May 18 ' A deputation of members interested m ' Hospital and Charitable Aid business, ' have arranged to wait on the Premier on | ( Wedueaday next, with a view to Induce ! Government to bring m a Bill making the subdivision of tba proaent Hospital and Charitable Aid districts autonomatle. Mr Smith informs me he has had an ' interview with the Minister of Public Works as to the use of firewood on loco- ! motives running through bush districts, and was Informed that arrangements are ' being made m various parts of the colony to give the proposal a trial. As wired by me to-day, the Opposition decided at their caucus this morning not to be present when the motion for amend ing the standing orders rame on, and this waa carried out to the letter, for when the time arrived at which they Bhould have been debated this afternoon, there was an array of empty benches, a number even of the Government supportera being absent. The secret of their intentions was well kept, but it was very patent to Govern ment what was on the board, and they oounter-movei by quietly adjourning the motion till Tuesday. This waa an astute stroke of policy for the Opposition have now disclosed the line they pro pose to take, and Government will have an opportunity to worry round amongst the dissentients, and by striking out and amending where moat desired get the bulk of the new proposals through. ; A matter of great importance to farmers is being brought under the notice o( Government by Mr McKeDzle, who haß notified bis intention cf asking the Minister of Public Works on Tuesday, if he will consider the propriety of altering the tariff on the New Zealand railways, with a view to wheat being charged for by actual weight. An important question is being worked up at the present time by Mr Hutchison m regard to the law of criminal evidence In the colony- At present, In the case of a person being oharged with an indictable offence, either the husband or wife can not give evidenoa on tbe other's behalf, but recently a Bill passed through the English House of Lords, making it pos sible for husbands or wives to give evi dence, and Mr Hutchison wishes to have the Ne w Z aaland law assimilated. He has been in'ormed that the Attorney-General has the matter under consideration. No blooks of land have yet been set aside under the provisions of clause 83 of the Charitable Institutions Aot, 1885. Mr MaoArtbur 1b moving to have the half yearly payments of special settlors made at the looal postoffices. A Bill to provide for alterations m the law relating to bllls-of-sale, etc, is under consideration of Government. Numerous petitions from Wellington residents, praying for legislation to pre vent an increase of prostitution amongst yomvj girls m Wellington were presented to-day . The Cabinet have under consideration a measure to enable the imposition of taxa tion on oredlt balances m banks. Mr R. Thompson intends to introduce the North Auokland Railway Construction Bill on Tuesday. Mr J G. Wilson Is enquiring of the Government if they will have experiments m tree planting made In the Taupo dlstrlot. Government do nob think ft advisable to sue for baok rents for leases under the Thermal Springs Act. Mr Sydney Taiwhauga is enquiring from the Government if they know the where abouts of Forwood, the levanting solioltor of Auckland. Mr J. G. Wilßon is urging the Native Minister to try and make some arrange ments with the Natives to enable the Tuhua country to be properly prospected for gold. A rumor is now current to the effect than an effeot will be made to Induce Sir George Grey, on his arrival, to assume the leaderehip of the Opposition, as It is f dlt that some North Islander should hold the position In the event of his refusal, the name of Mr Samuel lb mentioned. Mr Ward wishes the Minister for Public Works to state when the Seaward Bueh Railway will be oommenoed. The Premier has under consideration the necessity of taking some action m regard to New Zaaland copyright. Mr Carroll desires that Government should legislate to tbe effaot that only persons properly qualified mentally and morally should be permitted to aot as Native Inßpeotors Mr Beethan ia urging on the Govern' ment to bring m a Bill to provide for the taxation of the totalisator, m terms of hla motion. Mr Joyce whheß to have railway passes granted to Civil servants In receipt of less than £100, a3 now given to higher officials. Government have In view the reduction of expense to Inventors under the Patents Aot. Mr Guinness will, next Tuesday. Intro duce a Workmen's Wages Bill. Mr O'Oallaghan is movlog for a Live Stock Committee. Mr Guinness intends to move for an increase m the price of miners' rights to Chinamen from 5s to 20a. There Is no intention of opening the seal fisheries at present. The Premier promises to bring down a revised tariff very shortly. Mr Joyce wishes to know from the Premier when tho House may expect an announcement of ths appointment of Rail way Commissioners. Government are not sure what they can legally do m regard to the eaoapeißS from French convict stations, and are taking the advioe of the Grown law officers on the point. Mr Guinness is moving for copies of all j correspondence as to the removal of the Greymouth Harbour Board. Government do not consider Mr Kim ber'a State-aided emigration scheme to be practicable. Plane for thePohanglne bridge, on the Palmereton-Napier Hue, are prepared, but nothing will be known as to when tenders will be oallod till after the delivery of the Pablio Works Statement. A lively discussion was anticipated m the Legislative Council to-day over a question by the Hou S. B. Shrimskl as to what authority the Government have for undertaking a survey of the line of railway to continue the private line belonging to the Mokohlnul Coal Com pany to join the Government railway to Westport ; also, the names of any mem bers of either House of Parliament who are shareholders or otherwise interested In the Mokohlnul Coal Company. This question is intended to hit at Mr O'Oonor, aS.H.R., who, after the manner m which he was treated by the Government la the Woatpott harbor affair last aeaßlon, wao expected to go back into opposition again. ! The construction of tha line mentioned proved a sufficient sop, however, and Mr Eugeue O'Oonor Is still a Government supporter. Mr Seddon is very anxious to have several amendments made In tha law regarding auctioneers' licenses, principally, he informs me, with a view to the prevention of Dutch auotiona, to make license fees available for tha revonuo of the whole of the colony, and to give auctioneers wholesale spirit Hoenaaa. He haa enquired of the Premier whether tha Government will bring In a Bill to deal with the matter, and ba? been informed . ! that Government have under confederation ■ a mnanirfl, tho principal feature of whioh w'll -« m apply auctioneers' liceaaeajto g--'-'" --• '-' orenue, though tha money will ou -■- 4 :.i ; >.ly bo distributed amongst tho ' local oldies, and will||inorease||the funds of country bodies, i*MJiS&£i3) .

Mr J G. Wilson, who moved m ft similar direction last session, is endeavor* iDg to procure the appointment of a Select Committee, to which all matters relating to education shall be referred, and whioh may initiate enquiry with regard to edncitfon, or osnclude Investigations commenced by the Committee of last year. Be proposes a Committee of ten, so consist of Messrs Fisher, .Allen, Beathnm, Looghrey, M, J. S. M'Kenzle, Ormond, Birron, SValkee, Dr Fltohett, and The sadden inorea3e of late la the export of dairy produce from the colony his been receiving attention at the hands of members, and with a view to improving the quality of articles tamed oat by oar farmers, several anggeatlons have been made. Perhaps the best of these la the idea of Mr Buchanan, who is of opinion that Government plant, worked by a first class man, and taken from oue part of the country to the other, for exhibition at shows, etc., would be of great value. He haa brought the matter under the atten tion of Ministers, and has beea given to understand that Ministers fully appreciate the importance of the industry, and are m communication with the Agent-General as to the beat means of improving the class of dairy produce exported. The member for Port Chalmers, Mr Milia, has virtually informed the Govern . ment that, on the first opportunity, he will move to reduce the appropriation foi the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway to £600,000, the amount which is understood to have been expended la anticipation of the next special loan. In I this connection the Premier statad that it [ was possible that, sa the seßßion went on, Is might on necessary to stop work on not only the North line, bat also cm >ho OUgo Centra! Hue. A return which ia expected to prove in teresting, is to be moved for by Air Pearson, to obow all tenders received for the supply of railway sleepers during the past two years, to give the names of personvtenderlng, the prioe at which they tendered, tbe kinda of timber tendered for, the name of the parsons whose tenders were aooepted, with prioes, and whether such aooepted tenders were made publicly cc privately. The " Post " states that the tariff pro poaalaof the Government will not embody any general lnorease In ad valorem duties upon goods which can be manufactured m the Colony ac has been Btated. Ministers have exercised careful discrimination In preparing the tariff to avoid m jar lons effects upon any branoh of trade. Some duties will, however, ba Increased m the direotion of giving encouragement and facilities for tbe development of the in dustries of the country. The Hon G. Fisher, Minister of Eduoa tlon, wa9 caught tripping, this afternoon, by Mr Tambull In the education report just brought mby him. He states that In future the cost of ereotioa of school bn'ildingß should be made from the Con solidated Fund, and m this connection Mr Turnblll enquired of him, as to persons not contributing to the Custom duties, if the Minister had considered the faot that absentees owned about eight and three-quarter millions of property ? The Hon George replied m a vesy off-h«,nd manner to the effect that he had not considered the point, and that Mr Turn bull should have referred the matter to the Treasurer, as he had nothing to do with it. Tbe member for Timara very happily enquired how it was, then, that the Minister of Education had referred to the matter at all m his report, if he had nothing to do with it ? His question was so pertinent that Mr Fisher, to use the vernacular, was "Bhut up." Mr T. M'Kenzle, who haa been inter esting himself m the question of falee trade marks, states that it is a oommon thicg at the present time within the colony for good 3 made np after the style of oolonially manufactured aoticles, suoh as tweed, etc, to be exposed for Bale as Mosgiel tweeds, when m reality they are only very eecond rate clothes. He haß brought the matter nnder the notloe of the Government, and has been Inform d that a BUI, ia which the matter is to be dealt with, 1b being prepared. The question of reporting proceedings m Committee, m connection with the Loan Bill, was discussed by the Reporting Debates Committee to-day, but no decision was arrived at bayond a hazy under* standing that whenever, m the dim and distant future, a Loan Bill comes before the House, the debates upon it will be reported m "Hansard" at all stages. Wellington, May 19. The Chinese Bill passed all its stages m the Lower House yesterday, m spite of strong opposition on the part of Mr Seddon, who fought hard to have the title altered. The Bill whioh was to amend the Loan Bill had a narrow " equeak " m the Legislative Oounoll yesterday, only being carried by a narrow majority of two. It it is said that the exceedingly strong speech of Sir F. Whltaker had the effect of turning two votes at the last moment, otherwise, the Bill would have been lost.

THE MARKETS

» _ (pee press association.) London, May 18. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,720,000 quarters, and for the Continent 484,000 quarters* The American visible supply of wheat is 29,250,000 bushels. The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to-day, show the total reserve m notes and bullion ;£i 1,400,000, and the proportion of reserve to liabilities at 38 per cent, being an increase of on the total reserves, and an increase of 2 per cent on the proportion of reserve to liabilities. The wool arrivals to date amount to 260,000 bales,

CROWN LANDS OPEN FOR SALE IN ASHBURTON.

♦ On Monday, July 23rd the following lands m the Ashburton Oouaty will be reopened for sale at £2 per acre cash, particulars of which are contained m the " Gazette "of May 10th last The appli cation must be made on and after the 23rd July next at the Land Offioep, Christ ohurch and Timaru. By seotlon 13 of Land Aot Amendment Aot 3887, every application must be accompanied by a deposit of one fifth of the estimated prioe of the land described m the application. The lands are situated on the runs undee mentioned within this county. Mount Hatfc, 940 acres ; Springfield, 134 acres j Alford, 3435 aorea ; part of Mount; Somers. 1050 acres ; Valetta, 4446 acres : Westerfield, 3029 aores ; Hinds, 2360 acres; Weßterfield, 412 acres; Ciearweli, 1440 acres ; Hackthorne, 2796 acres ; Lighmor, 2399 aores ; Maronan, 1828 aores ; Craoroft, 11,706 aorea ; part of Shepherd's Bush, 2876 aores, part of Anama, 1121 acres. There are altogether 64 blooka Inoluded m the above areas, and they range from 2 acre sections up to 11371 aores. There are also areas open at the flame time m Ashley, Selwyn, Geraldine, Mac kenzie and Wnlmate counties,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY Id, t'BBB



DIARY. Moon's Stm Sun Moon Moon ago at May Rises. Seta. Risos Sets. noon. a.m. p.m. 14 Monday  7.9 4.43 9.30 7.8 2 15 Tuesday .. 7.10 4.42 10.22 7.54 3 16 Wednesday.. 7.11 4.41 11.11 8.47 4 17 Thursday .. 7.12 4.40 11.55 9.45 5 p.m. 18 Friday.. .. 7.13 4.39 0.34 10*48 6 10 Saturday ... 7.14 4.39 1.11 11.53 7 20 Sunday .. 7.15 4;38 1.42 • 8 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old ebinea till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 daya old Bhinea till nearly 1 o'olook m the morning] The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is fall, 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 The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN. From and alter the 80th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE : Per Quarter.. 6b 6d, by post, 9s 6d , Half-year 12s 6d, -by post, 18s 6d „ Year .. 24s Od, by post, 37s Od 17 BOOKED] Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year 153 Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d eaoh (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s eaoh. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the opuntrj' distriots require to be verified by the signature of the person Bending the notice



We clip the following important testimonial from the " Illawarra Merourry " (N.S.W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment : — " Mr John Lovoday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Euaalypti Extraot. He says seeing the said Extract advertised m the 'Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hoßking, ohemißt, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extract,' and the 19th, the use of that medioine oontinued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extraot a oure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury. 1 Wa have muoh pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity." — (Advt,) ...... 2 ,



Keating's Cough Lozenges oures Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis. Medioal testimony states that no other medicine is so effeotual m the oure of 'theae dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone givea ease, one or two at bed« time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m Uub U ltHd aud.2a 9d.ea«h, jl|



Wanted. WANTED a Good General Servant. Apply atonoe at Mbs Rakd ell's Registry Office, Aahburton. 5 188 \ 'BIHE Uoiou Bible Clasa will meet m the I L Orange Hall MONDAY Evening I aext at 7.30 p.m All are invited. 5 187 PHOTO Frames, Glaaa, Wood, and Pln3h, from 6d each to 255. Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 50a. Pureea, Pccket Booka, and Penoile.— fl. M J NE3. "TTTANT ED Tenders up to Monday, W 21st May, for Cutting Tufsocke at Dromore. Apply Clahk Bros 5 166 lIHE Saored Oonoert, "The Brave Covenanters," will be repeated on Monday next, May 21st, In the Salvation Army Barraoka, oommenoiDg 8 o'clock. Ticket*, 6d. 6 163 BOOTS. — We have reduced our Boot List, and are selling them wonder- fully cheap.— Tl. 0. Seqebs, Melford Houae IF you want a genuine Ashbnrton Tweed Suit to measure, or ready made, or Boots that will keep your feet dry, at prloea marvellously low, oome to the Aehburton Clothing Mart, Saundars' buildings.— RoBEM Aloobn. WANTED Known.— Melford Houae la now shewing a Bplendld assortment of Drapery, Millinery, Cloth- ing, Boota. &o, very cheap. "\ 1 rANTED— Everyone to come and VV see the nicest lot of Glass, China, and Earthenware ever shown m Ashbnr- ton, and the Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Aloorn, Saun- deia' Bnlldingß. otll WINTER. — We are now shewing a Splendid Assortment of Ladieß and Children's Ulaters m all the leading styles, very cheap. — H, 0. Segeks, Melford House. WANTED Oaah. — Mulr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2a 6d; Candle, 6d ; Veataa, 5A doz. ; Coffee and Milk, la -, Cocoa and Milk, la ; Corn Flour, 4d ; Frulta m Syrup (21b tins), 1b Crockery, Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo- Grsqob, Tanored Btreet. WANTED Known.— Cheap Jack baa opened a shop In Oompton's Buildings, Moore street, with a large atoek of Fancy Goods, Crockery, Mualc, &o , which he will sell at Caeap Jack prices, viz. : 30 per cent under any other shop In town. T^H/vonlioiEßEßGr Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cbristcburoh), E jet Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chrißtchurch rates. The latest patterns produced Pianos repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete sal ief act ion of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and eoonomy. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S i SPECIAL QUALITY F RES H F RU I T " "X" -JAM S — JNOTIOE. f\UB. Special Quality "X" brand of \JF New Season's JAM la made from Freah Fruit, within a few hours after it has been gathered; it thus retains the full flavor of the Fresh Fruit, and is the beet quality it is possible to make. CAUTION : None ia Genuine unless our Name ia stamped on tho Tin, and baa our regis- tered Tiade Mark, the letter "X,"on the Label, S. KIRKPATRICK AND CO., MANUFACTURERS, NELSON. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHING_ FACTORY.!! NEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! ! FOB THE AUTUMN and WINTER Season ore (o hand, and we would request intending purchasers of Clothing to pay our establishment a visit previous to purchasing elsewhere, and See our^ Men's Sac Suits from 37s 6d Latest cut and good value See our Men's Tweed Trousers from 10s 6d Well adapted for good wear See our Men's Tweed Overcoats from 40a All Colonial Wool and nicely made See our Men's Moles from Gs 6d Own make, impervious to wear • See our Boys' Friiz Suits from 10s 6d Parents nnd Guardians come <& inspect See our Boys' Trouser Suits from 22s 6d Colonial production, well and truly made. Purchase your Clothing direct from the Manufacturers', —TAILORING— We are doing a very large business m this Department, and wtould request all ' , requiring a firat-caea suit, Colonial tweed, made to moaeuie, to ontruat their orders with us. We can offer you 609 different patterß to select from, and can give you value unßurpaPsed Fit, style, and work- manship guaranteed. —HATS. HATs7~HATS. HATS— Any shape, style, or size m stock. This Department ia fully supplied with all the latest novelties. The Mercry Department you will find replete with every neceaoary requisite m Men's Youths', and Boya' wear at prices which cannot be beaten m Ashburton. Encourage New Zealand Industries and buy from the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Agents for the celebrated Werthoim Sewing Machines, which can be had on easy tiraelpaymonts. W. n. WEBBER, Man age. r.



J. QTJANE & 00. PRODUCE AND] GENERAL MERCHANTS, FINANCIAL AND COMMISSION AGENTS, BEG to announce that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS m Havelook street, Aahburton, with a Stock consisting of — OATEN SHEAF AND STBAW CHAFF FEED OATS, HAY IN TEUSSES BEAN, SHAEPS, FLOUE TEA, SUGAB, POTATOES, FOWLS' WHEAT PLOOG& SHABES, &c. &c. Oaih Purchasers of WHE4T, OATS, BARLEY, &c. and all Farm Produoe. Mortgages and Loans on Land and Stook arranged at Lowest Rates of Interest. AGENT S FOR N.Z t Accident Insurance Company. _ 5|36 • ~ SELLING OFF o Ipilfll Great Reductions. /^i^\ r pi|||§ m ii> pee cbnFdiscodkt /[CS^^QJI .*" 2 JHBe gOB ON^MONTaWggp % ~T> ~|t yTURRAY, Jeweller, having oecured the fPremiaea lately Q i-3 JL\)» jLu. oooupied by Mr Nkatb, Chemist, !is now offering his ,_| jjj STOCK at a </) DISCOUNT OP 3s IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL.! 3 26 'GRAND SUCCESS." '' GRAND SUCCESS MITCHELL & TURNER HAVE very much pleasure m thanking and announcing to their nuraerous'Friende and Customers that success having attended their efforts aince removing to Fowler's Buildings, especially during past Season, they are encouraged to hold out special inducements for coming Winter Season. Purchasers will find a Splendid Assortment of Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Winter Suits, Trousers and Vests, &c, comprising ABhburton, Kaiapoi, and other Colonial Makeis. Ladies' and Children's Ulßters, Jackets, &c. Blankets, Fugs, and Flannels. N.B.— See our Dress Goods, Homespuns, Serges, and Tweeds. Fair prioes, excellent qnality. Shirtings, Linseys, Flannelettes, Quiits, Hosiery, and General Winter Goods BOOTS AND SHOES. ALL WHO WANT A FIBST-OLASS ARTICLE SHODLD PAY US A VISIT. MITCIIELL~& TURNER TANORED STBEET. Important to Grain Growers. CAtmolsriii APTBR the gratuitona paff m tbe " Weekly " and daily " Press," and the present advertisement m the " Aahburton Guardian " respecting tho Poiaoned Wheat prepared by the so-oalled Patent Prooesa of Mr J . M. Cambridge, on behalf of the Aahburton Drag Company, I deem It my duty to draw the attention of Graingrowers to the fact that the process iv question ia aot patented m New Zealand, nor is it likely to be, for the simple reason that the variona advantages set forth are exaotlp ihoae which I bave atrlotly observed m the preparation of my Poisoned Wheat for the last three years. Copy op Telegram". Hazbldkax, Esq. , Patent Registrar, Wellington. Pleaee reply whether J. M. Cambridge, Ashburton, has obtained or applied for any patent m connection with Poiaoned Wheats, and if ao poat copy of specification. ABhburton, 30th April, 1888. ■ 0. M. Brooke. Mr O. M. Brooke, Aahbarton. — No application received from Mr Cambridge. Wellington, May I,lß*B. F. Waldeqbavb, Deputy Patent Offioer. ' If Agriculturists want a satisfactory and reliable article (aot an experimental one, to which you h»ve hiiherto been chief!/ treated) Brooke's Poiaoned Wheat is the preparation to use, aa the following testimonials hereby testify : — "I have tbe honor by direction of the Board, to inform you that your Poisoned Wheat ia proving highly satisfactory, and to request that you will forward me twenty baibels more of exaotly similar qnality at yonr earliea convenience. — You's, etc., Road Board Office, Jtirwee. 14th July ; 1886. Albert John Fbakois. I have great pleasure to inform you that the Poisoned Wheat the Board reoeived from you givaa satisfaction, and beg you will forward at yonr earliest convenience eight bushels more, the same sample aa before. — Yours, &c, Road Board Office, Temnka, 23rd Jane, 1886. Geroboe Dyson. I bave the honor by direction of the Board to request you to forward £10 worth of your be»t Poiaoned Grain, the same as the laat lot reoeived from you last season, whiob was everything that could be desired. I used some a few days ago, after hav- ing it from last aeaion, and it was m first-rate condition, and very effeotua!. District Office, Sonth Rakala, 4th June, 1886. . - A. Makbio. PREPARED ONLY BY C. M. BRO O KE, (^ATE OF KAIAP.M) 7 I CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF KEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,OOO7OOO STEELING. * HEAD OFFICE*? DUNEDtN. INSURERS have tbe moat undoubted Security under this Company's Polioie s together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. FIXE ar.d MARINE EIBKB accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Itate3 of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE T; HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. AIjBBET JROBFiIITS AGENX ASHBUKTON POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! finHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Ton, a aplendld line of Prime Blue Derwents, Grown on good| ground, and warranted to give aatiafactlon. PLOUGH SHARES! PLOUGH SHARES. HANSOME and SIMS' aot HOENSBY'S, (ALL feIZKS.) ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS. DRAIN ANDJJEU) PIPES- Cape Barley, Cape Barley. NELSON, MOAT! AND CO.'S TEA ANID COFFEE, AND ALL KINDS OP eENJ^RAL Sj|TOBES. G EIOIR GE! JA JM E ,;S ON. ASHBURTON.