The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1890. POLITICAL LARRIKINISM.

From a telegram elsewhere it -will be seen that politiqal feeling has already commenced to run high m the "windy capital of New Zealand. Not long since Mr Bell was hooted and howled clown at Wellington when addressing a political meeting, aad this episode was followed by a similar experience m the case of Mr Jellicoe. Mr Duthie, another candidate, has now been treated to the same discourtesy. This is a serious reflection upon Wellington residents, and points to the fact that, amongst the freo and independent voters m the Empire City, there is in cluded rather more than the average number of senseless political larrikins, who attend meetings, not to hear the views of candidates, but to interrupt and annoy the speakers. At the last election, m Wellington and other centres, there was far too much of this thing permitted, the result of which must be, if not nipped m the bud, that no colonist with any self-respect will allow himself to be nominated for a seat iiv Parliament. It is therefore to be hoped that the police authorities, during tho present elections, will make a point of being present at al| political meetings, and keep an eye upon the ringleaders of political disturbances; and m cases where the circumstances war rail t it, arrest or prosecute the offenders. As the election progresses th«re is no doubt that the Wellington infection will spread to other parts of the colony, to the disgrace of themajo ri fey of el ectors and discomfiture of can didates of all shades of political opinion who are earnestly desirous of serving their adopted country. It is only by carefully listening to and digesting both sides of political' argument that electors can distinguish who is the best representative to advocate their views ; but if political meetings arc to be made a perfect pandemonium by senseless interruptions and ribald choruses, intelligent electors hadbttter remain at home, and read the candi dates' views m the Press. Unfortu: nately the latter resource m the present day is not as good as it used to be, there being so much demand on the columns of a modern newspaper that a candidate's " platform " can only be briefly set out, with little or no argument brought forth m support of it. It is therefore imperative that electors who wish to vote for the most eligible candidate should attend the meetings and jurlge for themselves; and it is equally imperative that when doing so they should be protected from senseless annoyance. We trust that the respective chairmen of political meetings throughout the colony will rule with firmness and decision during the coming elections, and will not hesitate, to hand over to the custody of the police any disturbers of the peace. If this coui'so is followed, and the police do their duty, we have no i doubt that scenes like those now being enacted at Wellington will soon be come a thing of the past, and that m consequence thereof, a suitable class of representatives will continue to come forward to represent the colony m the national assembly. But unless some strong steps are taken, we are much afraid that only those politicians with hides as thick as a rhinoceros will venture upon a platform to address the electors of some of the constituencies.

SUPPRESSION OF PRIZE FIGHTS.

A few Timaru enthusiasts m the " manly art of self-defence " have been busying themselves of late to promote "a fight to a finish" between two local pugilists. All arrangements were completed for a brutal prize-ring exhi bition, m which one of the combatants would be knocked senseless or helpless to the floor, and the victor be applauded and rewarded for his prowess; but the police stepped m at the eleventh hour, and gave the promoters of the light a broad hint that, while a simple sparring exhibi tion would not be interfered with, a prize-fight would be put down by the strong arm of the law. The Tiraaru police are to be commended for the step taken. Bull-baiting, dog-fighting, and prize-ring "knock-outs" are relics of a barbarous age, which cannot be tolerated m an age of more advanced civilisation. These practises have been condemned and suppressed m most civilised countries, and m a new country such as New Zealand they must not obtain a footing. Under the cloak of sparring matches and boxing exhibitions there have been some disgraceful scenes already enacted m this colony, but it is satisfac tory to see that the police authori ties are now fully alive to their responsibilities, and that m one part of the colony at least, prizefights will not be tolerated. By the promotion and encouragement of fights to a finish what is known as the " manly art of self-defence" is m great danger of being entirely banished from the field of jcaUsjbhenies as an exercise or pas time. The pubUfi sensp of propriety, if once thoroughly aroused, will result not only m the suppression of fights to, a finish, but of sparring and boxing m their more fraripiesys forjns. rJPhe pro moters of such exhibition? ape therefore virtually enemies to the cause they espouse ; arid from this view, as well as from the standpoint of public decency, it is gratifying to note that a number of ill-conditioned persons m Jiipru, Juwe been taught a lesson

they are hot likely to forget, viz., that prize-fighti are behind the age, and will siot. b© tolerated amongst intelli gent people,

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr J. L. Lawton, a professional English i cricketer, haß been engaged to coach the I Dunedin clubti, and sailed for Dunedin m the Rimutaka on thp 17th of September. ■ Nominations for the Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting, to be held on Nov. 19th and 20th, close on Saturday evening at, nine o'clock, at the Commercial Hotel. The programme appears m our advertising columns. There are 84,547 land owners m New Zea land, their holdings being of the total value of £84,208,230, bo that the average is about! | LIOOO per head. Of the total number, how l ever, 20,752 owners possess plots of +he average value of slightly over L4O each; sections of slightly over Ll4O m value are owned by 46,725 persons,and7l,26l persons' own sections of under LIOOO m value.' Owing to an accident when m training the well-known horse Road Metal, the property ! of Mr W. De Renzy, had to be shot a day ; or two Bince. Road Metal was a prizetaker on several occasions at the Timaru and Christchurch Agricultural and Pastoral Shows, and had he been destined for the stud would hare doubtless been a popular sire, combining as he did the best strains of racing blood m the colony. On the invitation of Mr J. C. N. Grigg, a team of the Ashburton Cricket Club will play a team of the Longbeach Cricket Club at Longbeach, on Saturday next. The Ashburton team will be composed from the following players ,viz.:—Messrs G. and E. Andrews, G. Merewether, Rundle, Cranafield Sawle, Dixon, Rees, Mackay, Makeig, Bell, Rollit, Davis, and Mainwaring. A. start will be made from Scott's stables at 8 a.m. sharp. How succesful the late Spanish tenor Senor Gtwarre was m transmuting his notes into gold may be inferred from the fact that, although he died a comparatively young man, he feft behind him a fortune of not le«s than LIOO.OOO. This, when computed m the coins of his country, must appear enormous to his compatriots, for it repre sents upwards of three hundred million maravedU, or about ten million reals. ; Gianni Bettini, formerly a lieutenant of, th« Italian »nny, has invented a new phono graph, which, he claims, is superior to that of Edison. The new Bettini machine is said to reflect the human voice with surprising clearness and perfect sonority, and with such force of sound that it can plainly be heard by all the bystanders without need of placing the trumpet to the ear. Lieu t- Bettini maintains that by means of this apparatus he can render 60 per cent, of the body of sound communicated to it. The World's Exposition of 1892, m com memoration of Columbus' great discovery, will not be opened nntil May, 1893, though the buildings m Chicago are to be dedicated on October 12, 1892. More than half of the L 2,000,000 guarantee which the Federal Commission has to bo provided with is already subscribed, and the city of Chicago will probably grant another L 1,000,000,000,000 on condition that it is to be refunded from the receipts. It is proposed to have as much space again as at Paris under cover, and ground of twice the area. It is expected m America that Great Britian and her colonies will take a prominent part m the Exposi*; tion. « A melancholy story is related from Bud lcigh Salterton, Devonshire. On a recent Saturday four young children were playing i on the rock 3at Street Point when they were surrounded by the tide. As they did not return, their anxious parents instituted a thorough search, but were unable to discover them. Alout three o'clock on Sunday | morning three of the children returned to their homes, stating that theljr companion, seven yeara old, a daughter of Mr Bamsey, i gamekeeper to Colonel Walker, was drowned. She had fallen off the ledge into the sea. The other three children had remained on the rocks during the rise and fall of the tide. Two of the children had, for a time, gone to sleep through sheer exhaustion. ■ Mr A. J. Burns, a candidate for Taieri constituency, m the course of an address to the electors the other evening, said party Government was the curse of New Zealand. It had been the cause of his retirement from public life many years ago, and others who were now retiring, doubtless found them selves m the same position he had occupiod. Under party Government legislation; was passed that should never have been enact id, and members were called upon to sacrifice their independence m order to give support to their side of the Houser. The Rev J. Cocker, the new minister for the Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church, is expected to arrive from England on Friday. He is now on his way from Auck land, and comes here with good recommen dations from the English Conference as an able preacher. He will take part m the anniversary tea and public meeting m the Salvation Army Barracks on Friday, and m the services m the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday. The arrangment of services appears m our advertising columns. Playgoers are promised n treat m the performance on Show night of Mark Quinton's emotional drama, "In His iPqwer," by the Janet Achurch Company. Miss Achurch comes with a high reputation as an actress, a reputation gained both on the Home and the colonial stage, and backed by a company, every member of which is known to fame. The notices received by the company from the Southern press are very flattering, and during their short season at Timaru duriug Show time the theatre has been filled with highly appreciative audiences. : The agricultural wealth of Italy is only one third of that of France, though all Italy may be said to bask m sunshine, while much of France shares the cold and moist atmos phere which all Englishmen know too we\\ Whilst this is so, there is a small area of North Italian soil where the land, like that of English market garden 3, has a& appreci able price per foot. Some of the artificial meadows m Lombarcly are worth from Ll2B up to L 240 per acre. A good vineyard m Sondrio fetches L2oO per acre, and m Tirano the fecundity of the aoil is such that L 364 per acre is not unknown. The average value of land m Liguria is about 24s per acre m the finest districts, up to LlO an acre m the chestnut districts, and L 64 m the olive and garden grounds. The attendance at the Timaru Agricul tural and Pastoral Show yesterday, was fully up to that of previous years, several thousands being present. The total entries, as compared with former years, showed a' falling off, principally m sheep. We observe that among Ashburton exhibitors, Mr James Tasker secured a first prize for a superb fat cow, the perfection of quality, fed for show purposes, and weighing llcwt. lii young draught stock the championship fell to No Surrender, a son of the lately defunct King of the Vanquishers, one of the same progeny securing chief honors m the class for year lings. Mr John Small, of Longbeach, took first prize with Lord Cranley, m the class for two-year-old entires, and h.c. for a horse foaled since July 1, 1889. Mr J. Bonifant carried off first and second honors for two English Leicester rams under eighteen months, and secured a similar awai'd for one ram of the same age ; for two ewes under eighteen months, m the same class, Mr Bonifant was highly commended, and for a pen of five Leicester rams, under eighteen months, and subsequently for five ewes m the same; class and of the same age, secured first honors. In Berkshire Pigs, Mr W. Wills secured five first prizes. Hollo way's Pills.— Health or Wealth? —No sane person would hesitate an instant m the choice between these two conditions; Now is the season to secure the former, either by restoring or confirming it. These gills expel all impurities from the system which fcf^fs, foul vapQurs, and variable temperaturesengendqmlduringwinter; This inedicine alsq afcts mpst wholesomely upqn the skin by dirgprging the. li^r of its jiceumulatecf bile, and by exciting tlie kidneys to. more, snergetio action.; Li^ incueases the appetite for food v.nd strengthens the diges tive, process. The stomach and livei'j with wnich most disorders originate, are fully under the control of theee regenerative pills, which act very kindly, yet more efficiently, A the tender bowels,

The long-talked-of scheme of rendering the Seine navigable as far as Paris for sea going vessels is at last likely to be carried out. The Lyttelton Harbor Board yesterday authorised the Committee to consider plans for cool storage chambers for dairy produce at port,. and to call for tenders for thoir erection. The Board decided to request Government to appoint a butter and cheese inspector for Canterbury. , Mr Donald McLean recently offered a free gift of twenty acres of land as a sif;e for a Presbyterian Manse, at Fairlie Creel?, pro vided that the residents m the district subscribed a sum of L4OO for the erecrion of a suitable building. At a meeting of the Presbyterian congregation, -held on Saturday, it was' decided to .accept Mr McLean's generous offer, and already L 261 has been promised"towards/the L4OO required. The beet medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. T^est iti eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official report* that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, (jriefswaldf report* : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (" Medical Journal," Nov., 188 L In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (uroemai) or albumi, nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal hi Its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops, Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Griefswald, reports:—Diphthe ria, Tonsils continually coherent-presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured m four, teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louia—Scirrhus of Breast —Excision Euca ypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured m fourroeu days. • Advt. 4

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTONi-THURSDAY.

(Before Messrs R. Aleorn and A. Harrison, J.P's.) Jliakged Larceny of a Drat.—James Johnstone was charged with the larceny of a dray, the property of James McCronor. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for accused, . Herbert Moss said he had been book keeper for Bland and Humpherys. A bout the@tihor 7th February last McCrenor wanted to buy a dray. He got the dray only on condition that Johnstone en dorsed <;he bill. Mr Bland told witness to charge Johnstone with the driiy, which he did.. Heard no more about it until Johnstone came along «ne night and said the dray was m Bullock's yard. Sturgeon, the firm's yardman, went over and brought it into Bland and Humpherys' yard, but it was returned next day to Bullock's. The dray had never been paid for and still stands on Bland and Humphery's books. . The aocount was £22. By Mr Cuthbertson: Bland and Humpherys, m going into liquidation, owed Johnstone £611s 3d. Johnstone at thftt time disputed the dray. After de 'bfting tfbhnstoiie the dray, £23 there was left a credit of £6 11s 3d. John R. Bland said he was m business as an auctioneer, and about February 6th last McCrenor came wanting to buy a dray. The firm had one for sale, and McGrenor said he would buy it, and wanted terms. Declined to give terms, but was willing to accept Johnstone's security. McCrenor wanted fco take the draw away, but witness said that could not be until he had seen Johnstone, who came and gave a promisory note for the price. He arranged for Johnstono to come down the following day to get the dray. Jotnistone did not come, and McCrenor.took it away himself. Had n» transaction with Johnstone about the dray previous to McCrenor takiug it away. Sow Johnston afterwards, who promised to make it all right—this was a few days afterwards. By Mr Cuthbertson: The dray was not; booked to McCrenor—would not have given him credit. Looked to Johnstone for payment. T. Bullock said that three months ago he sold a dray on account of Mr John Orr to Mr Rainey, May field. James McCrenor, contractor, Methven, said that m February he purchased a dray from Bland and Humpherys. The dray outside was the one he bought. The price was to.be £22 cash or £23 on a bill. Offered an order on Gould and Cameron for the amount, and meantime took a hirer's agreement for the dray. (Document produced.) Mr Cuthbertson';* The document is a printed one without date or signature. • The Bench : No notice can be taken of snch a document. Witness : Signed no document whatever before taking possession of the dray. By Mr Cuthbertson : Did not give the order on Gould and Cameron, signed no bill, and the dray was still unpaid for. By the Bench : Never paid anything to anybody on account of the dray. John stone borrowed the dray from witness to cart wheat, and took it away with a team of horsies. Gave Johnstone no authority to sell the dray. By Mr Cuthbertson: Did not owe Johnstoue any money. Got a horse from him once, valued at £20. It died mean while, and had not been paid for by witness. Bought a cow from Johnatone for £4, and did not cash an order from | Johnstone on Friedlander Bros, and stick to the money. Was at present under remand on a charge of larency as a bailee of a large quantity of stock, and somewhat suddenly disappeared after the stock dis appeared—thanks to the advice of friends like Johnstone. John Orr, merchant, received a dray from Johnstone which was sold by auction and the proceeds put to McCrenor's credit, who owed witness over £60, for which witness held a bill endorsed by Johnstone, Johnstone derived no benefit from the sale. Thomis Mathieson, contractor, Meth ven, said that m April lasfe he asked McCrenor for • the loan of a dray. McCrenor told him to go to Johnstone's and get one. Went some time after to Johnstone to get the dray. He said it was sold, but he would give witness one of his own, and did so. Constable Crockett identified the dray outside as the one ,he had brought from Rainey's at Mayfield. T. J. Rainey said he bought the dray outside the Court m May last at Bullock's Arcade, > Mr Cuthbertson submitted that not a tittle of evidence had been adduced to fix larceny upon his client. From first to last the dray was Johnstone's -bought with his credit and paid for with his cash. Besides, the proceeds of the second sale of the dray had gone to McCrenor's credit with Orr and Co., so that if the prosecutionsucceededMcCrenor would have the benefit of the proceeds of the second sale, and the dray itself as well. The Bench said they had no hesitation m dismissing the case against accused, against whom there was no evidence except McCrenor's own ; all the rest went m favor of Uie claim by accused that the dray had been bought and paid for by Johnstone. Civil ga^es..- Qetirge Jameson v W. Monro, cla^n^ £12 14s 8d \ jjqdsment for plaintjff by fjefaujt. Priedlander Broa v W, de B. Wilson, claim £14 19s 2d. In this case wheat had been bought for another man by defendant, and the price per bushel had been disputed. Defendant was willing to bear the loss himself of the difference, so .that judgmentmightgo forthe full amount. Judgment accordingly.

COMMERCIAL.

Addington Stock Market.

CHiIIsTCHUitCH, October 29. In consequence of there being do sale a Aldington next week the entry of fat stock was very heavy, and the sale was protracted. The beef sale was the heaviest seen here since Christmas. Stoke ShuEP.—The sale was a good one, and some nice lines of crossbred s were offered. 1000 two and four-tooth ewes and wethers sold at from 10s 7d to 10s 9d, shorn and m forward condition ; alsosomo merinos at 9s ; shorn crossbred hoggets sold at 7s "n\; and several lines of crossbred ewes, with lambs at foot, at from 11s to lfis Ocl, the latter having nearly cent per cent of lambs. EatEambg.--About 300 lambs of all classes were offered. The highest price (obtained was 14s 3d. The majority ranged from 7s to 10a. ■ Fat Shkep.—6ooo sheep were yarded m the fat pens, ■ though a proportion were decidedly unfit to be thus classified. Some excellent merinos m the wool brought 15s 6d to 17s. In crossbreds, the highest price for shorn sheep was 21s 3d, while the general average went for about 15s Gd to 178. A. line of magnificent crossbred wefehefs m wool from Pleasant Point realised 23s 9d, Pat Cattle.—26l head were offered, and fairly glutted the market. About 100 head of these had been trucked up fromlhver cargill, and. were Very prime quality, but the price fell at least £1 a head, bringing th« quotation down to 21s. for best ox, and about 20a for heifer beef, per 1001 b. The trade was fully supplied at these quotations, and declined to d,eal m old cows m consequence. r Store Cattle.—There was about the usual' quantity of stores entered, but no special lines of young stock were on offer. Pigs—2ooporkers met with a fair demand, and realised about same price as has rel- cently obtained—2Jd to 3j;d per lb.

A CHEAP ILLUMINANT.

An experiment is now m progress m the go-ahead little borough of Gore itt the success of which every business man and every ratepayer m every town m New Zealand has a distinct interest, for if success be assured, as there seems good reason to hope that it will, the cost of illuminating our streets and dwellings will be reduced enormously. In All well-regulated towns oil has long ago given place as an iliuminant to coal-gas, destined m its turn, no doubt, to be superseded by electricity, though the adoption of this latest and most scien#.nc method of lighting will certainly* not become general until the cost of producing the necessary power has bsen greatly reduced. The towns lighted by electricity are the exception and not the rule, and for many years to come m all probability the smaller centres of population will have to depend for artificial illumination upon gas of some sort. We say of some sort because it does not by any means follow that coal gas is necessarily the best and cheapest obtainable. 35very *yrp m chemistry knows that water is composed of two gases, hydrogen and oxygen, the first inflammable, and the second an adjunct to combustion, but to produce an illuminating gas the addition of carbon to the hydrogen is necessary. Water gas, that is to say gas produced from [ water, has therefore always been an evident possibility, nay, during recent years it has been extensively manu factured under various patents,- and turned to useful account m many directions. But hitherto it has been more or less a failure as an iliuminant, while the process of manufacture has been also moi'e or less complicated. But all difficulties, it is said, have been overcome m Gore, where it is claimed that under a local patent they are now able to produce gas of high illuminating power at a cost which is a mere bagatelle as compared with that of coal gas. The inventor (who by-the bye has an inventor's name, for he is a namesake of the inventor of the steam engine), a Mr Watt, has been for some two years experimenting m this direc tion, and has devised a retort or vessel m which water and fat ate subjected to one simple process with the result of converting the carbon and hydrogen which they contain into carbufetted hydrogen gas which gives a brilliant light and it is claimed can be pro duced, for large quantities, at some thing like Is Gd per 1000 ft. We un derstand that Mr Watt, having de monstrated practically the value of his invention, sold the patent to Mr Valen tine, who has entered into a contract to light the borough of Gore for a period of years; the rate paid per 1000 ft being 7s 6d. One day last week the borough lamps were lit for the first time with .the new. iliuminant <which it would seem gave!:eVery satis tion. Should no hitch afterwards occur Gore will have shown the way to other Boroughs to effect a very con siderable saving m their annual ex enditure, while private consumers will also see before them the pleasant prospect of the reduction of their gas bills by at least one-half. In Ashbur ton, for example, the charge for coal gas is 15s per thousand, and if water gas can be had for half or perhaps a quarter the money, it Avill mean a con siderable difference to the outgoings of business establishments. All the fittings now used for the coal-gas will suit for the water-gas, and the only alterations necessary are the substitu tion at the gasworks of the new form of retort. We learn also that the new gas is equally available for gas engines and for cooking purposes —indeed for all the purposes to which coal gas is applied. We, therefore^ heartily hope that Mr Watt's inven tion will stand the test of the more extensive trial to which it is now being put, and should it do so, as it is confidently believed it will, the problem of using water-gas for illuminatr ing purposes will have been finally solved to the advantage of the world at large and to the well-deserved advantage of the patentee.

A Lively Meeting.

[per. press association,] Wellington, October 29. Mr John Duthie, one of the candidates for the Wellington seat, addressed a crowded meeting at the Opera House to-night. From the outset it was ap parent the meeting would be of a particularly lively character. Amidst a considerable amount of interruption, Mr Duthie announced that, if, elected, he woujd not support Sir H. Atkinson, and then proceeded to combat SQrije statements niade by M;r Fisher afe his meeting last week. This at once raised the wrath of a large section of the audience, and from this juncture onward the candidate was not allowed a hearing. For some time thei interior of the building was a perfect Babel, and whenever the speaker i attempted to make himself heard he was promptly howled down. One section of the audience amused themselves with singing several taUnting choruses, At

9 o'clock the chairman declared the I meeting closed, and it broke up amidst j Teat confusion. ' '

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at tiic Board's (Mice, Tiuwald, -m Monday, October 27th. Present-Me;. ma McLean (chairman), Sargant, and Stitt. The minutes of the last meeting were read jind confirmed. ■ ' ' Correspondence was read as follows: — From the Auditor-General stating that the sum of £'J3 15s, 75 per cent of the .subsidy under the Local Bodies Finance and Powers Act, 1883, had been remitted to credit of the Board's account at the Union Bank of Australasia, Ashburtop.—From the Com missioners of Crown Lands, Christc'iurch, stating that 5 acres, as indicated by the Board on the north-eastern corner of lot 36, reserve 350, block ITL, Hinds Suney District, had been set apart for a gravel pit: — It/ Cattle on Roads : With reference to the inconvenience to the public generally and damage to water races through cattle and horses being grazed on the roads m the district, it was resolved that Mr W. Compton be authorised to impound all cattle, horses, etc., found straying m the Upper Ashburton Road District; also to prosecute all persons deliberately hcrdiug or grazing stock on the public roads m the district; and to sue all trespassers on the footpaths m the Allenton District. — R<; Water on the road near Digby's Bridge, past Mr Mclntyre's house. The Clerk was instructred to write to Mr Mclntyre asking him to remedy same. The Clerk's report was received and read, m which it was stated that the contract of making a track for light wheel traffic across the river bed south branch Aahburton River to connect with the Hackthorne Road ; also repairing, cutting, and making ford across the creek below the cutting on the north side; had been let by the Chairman and member for No. 3 Ward, and that the work was now finished.— lie the bad state of some two chains of the road (leading from the racecourse road past Hepburn's farm), near Dromcrc, caused by the overflow of the water race, the Clerk was instructed to i write the County Council calling their attention to the matter.— lie Purchase of Bird's Eggs : It was resolved that the Clerk I write the Wakanui and Lougbeach jßoad Boards asking them the amount per 100 they intended to pay this Seasoni Accounts amounting to £71 '3s 6d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed. "■ . ' ",'

Flemington Presbyterian Church.

ANNUAL : TEA MEETING. '

The gathering that took place on Friday evening last was one of the most success ful ever held m the district. Favored with an exceptionally fine day friends gathered from near and far—from Prch bleton and Lowcliff, from Ashburton Forks and Sea view, as well as from the immediately surrounding districts. Twelve of the teaching profession were present, and a number of friends from Ashburton and Willowby. The tea meeting taxed'the'efforts of the ladies for two hours, and a most bountiful and toothsome repast was dispensed to consi derably over 220. The bachelors' table was decorated with ferns and moss sent from the West Coast,- and beautifully arranged as a centre piece. All the tables were bright sand attractive, and were pro ,vi,ded by—(l) Mrs Gilmour, assisted by Misses Ferguson and Ingram, and; Mrs Porter. ,(2) Mrs Dunn, assisted By Misses Stewart) and Hen|l3rson^ (3) Mrs H. Donaldson, assisted by Misses Donaldson and Hepwprth. (4) Bachelors' table, Misses McMeikin, Holland, Bella Ander son, and Nellie Fechney. ! The public meeting was held m the church, and although a number of addi tional forms were brought m sitting room could not be found for all. The Rev A. Blake took tlvi chair, and gave a welcome to the friends ot other churches. Mr Sawle urged young .men to avail them selves of the superior advantages • they now enjoyed. RqV Mr Gray delivered an entertaining arid interesting address. Rev Mr Beattie, m a vigorous speech, touched upon tilings as they ought to be m the church, m the family, and m the heart. Rev Mr Riddle gave some proof of the power of,the Gospel of a deeply in teresting kind., Space does not allow of an outline even of what wore really excel lent and appropriate addresses. The Chairman alluded to the fact that, putting together the number of *yeat\s m which each of the five who spoke that night had been engaged m the work, it amounted to 137. The chairman also addresseda few words to the children, and the votes of thanks were ptoceeded with. Mr G> Gihnour moved a hearty vote ot thanks to the ladies, mentioning especially Mrs Prebble and Miss McMeifein m con nection with the bachelors' table. He thought it must be very gratifying to the Minister and to every one connected with the congregation to see such a gathering. He could not touch that night on his visit to the Home Country, but he had the materials for occupying their time and attention on another occasion. This vote of thanks to the ladies was heartily carried. Mr W. Prebble, jun., treasurer, moved a vote of thanks to the bachelors. He had only had charge of the.books a short time, and after, meeting liabilities up to date, they had '£3 or £4 of a balance m hand. The proceeds of the tea meeting after paying expenses, were £34 10s. He thought the bachelors had done well and deserved their thanks. He hoped, how ever, they would not long continue m their present condition. Mr Taylor moved a vote of thanks to the speakers. He felt their wishes as to a successful meeting had been realised, and they were thankful for the sympathy received by the gathering of, friends that night, and thought that they- ought to be encouraged for the future. Mr Harding moved a vote of thanks to the choir. He was pleased, to see such a gathering and to note the fine tone of the meeting through out. He was specially pleased to hear of the work going on m the Rakaia district, for other districts were certain to benefit. All these votes were heartily accorded. Mr Dunn, m responding for the choir desired specially to thank Miss Ingrain, who had presided at the harmonium, and the choir who had given close attention to ! their preparatory work. i'jjjjThe pieces sung were Hymn, 571, "I will sing the wondrous story ;" Anthem, '■' Hack the notes of angels ;" Solo, by Miss Blake, "Thebetterliand ;" Hymn, 607, "They that wait upon the Lord; 1' Solo, Mrs Di\nu, "The Unseen City ;"— Hymn, 489 i'Some sweet Day ;" Hymn 494. "God be with you till we meet again." The musical selections contributed very materially to the success of the meeting, which was most orderly and enjoyable throughout.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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A COMPLAINT.

TO TII.U, itfUtOß. SiH), —Tho Governmoiit are anxious to settle people o-i the land, but neither the (iovcrwncnt nor tlie Ashburton County Canncil seem to care whether the village settlers get water to use or not; although most farmers have the Mater race for their ducks, geese, and pigs to bathe ij\ t and if a fish pond is wanted iv the Domain a race is at once granted. A score or more of us village settlers have petitioned twice for water, and each time the answer has been given " When an additional supply j a obtained." Now, since our first pptftion ■» good supply- lifts boeu. obtained at Acton • 1 still we. get toimlwigsgod with t h o answer. Utt any of yQur lmderß «W t*« 61%, muddy state of the E races

I for the last twelve months ? Any read* giving a helping hand to obtain our needs will have the gratitude of the petitioning village settlers at Rakaia. — l am, etc., Water.

THE LATE INQUEST.

TO THE KDITOR. Sirs,—The Rev J. Newman Buttle never misses an opportunity to rush into print and denounce the "cursed traffic." The "cursed traffic" is to him what tho proverbial red rag is to the., provprbial bull. This time he plunges into tho question of poor Gordon's death, and discovers that a Coroner, of much more than tho average intelligence, and a jury of six mou of ab least the usual run of common sense, who had all tho frets laid before them, including tho detailed evi dence of a duly qualified medical prac titioner —and at least a fairly intelligent one at that (surely this much Mr Buttle will allow)—are leas able to come to a truo verdict as to the cause of the man's; death than is Mr Buttle, who takes it upon himself to speak for the whole public. There *.yas ample evidence given to prove that Gordon had a couple o? classes of beer at the Tinwald hotel. There was no evidence at "all to prove that he had had a single drop anywhere else. There was also evidence to prove that Gordon and Holland got away with them two bottles of beer, and that half. the contents of one bottle was consumed between them on the road. But there was no evidence to prove, when deceased fell off the dray, and after Holland stopped the horses to see to him, that he was tho worse of liquor. Dr Tweed's medical evidence was to the effect that the body was that of a man who drank to excess, but that there was no evidence on the body itself to prove that he had been guilty of any recent excess ; that Gordon died from apoplexy, accelerated by the fall from the dray. The whole tenor of the medical evidence seems to me to point to this, that Gordon was not drunk when he fell off the dray, but the fall was caused by the disease he suffered from acting upon the brain ; that the fall accelerated the work of tha«i disease; and that the witnesses who thought he was suffering from the effects of liquor were unable to distinguish between the effects of apoplexy and the effects of alcohol. It is neither a sin nor a crime to drink two glasses of beer, and a portion of what was m a bottle, but if you are an apopleutie'jjsubject, and should-, happen to die from apoplexy after taking this quantity it seems that Mr Buttle thinks it the right thing to do to rush into print to tell the world that the " cursed traffic" killed you, so branding you ab once as a drunkard, and putting on the brand after you are dead and powerless to defend yourself. Surely the zeal of Mr Buttle outruns his discretion. I for one an least decline to accept him as fch» re presentative cf the general public on this matter. —I am, etc., Charity

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—t think Mr Buttle would show far more Christian feeling if he, let the poor fellow rest who lost his life by a fall from a dray, instead of holding him up by name as an advertisement for his pefc hobby. I feel certain if he had been a relative or friend of Mr, Buttles he would not care to drag his tnanie before the public again—at least that would be my feeling »nd I think tho feeling of most of us. '" ' '■'"■ .''''■' I understand that no oneffollowed the ; deceased's remains to their laat resting place. ■'■.-• ' I think our worthy minister forgot for the time that good old rule : " Do as you would be done by."—l am, &c, Drvy Whbei.

Timaru Show.

(VEX PRESS ASSOCIATION.

. TiMARtr, October 29. The Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral AsEociation's annual show, was held-to-day. The weather was especially suitable, as the wind early m the day veered round from the north west to the south west, and so cooled the atmosphere, making the day a most enjoyable one for the 1 unusually large number of people who visited the grounds. In the sheep classes the majorityj|of the prizes went to breeders m this district, and indraught horses the chief prize m the stallion class went to YVaimate. All the other prizes m the various classes Avent to local men. The* show of implements Avas very good.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PKKSS AS9OOrA*Htof!j

London, October 28 and 29. The Antwerp wool sales to-day opened dull, and bidding n»a» very reserved. Prices ranged from ,5 to H) centimes below those ruling at the last sales. Mr Gladstone, speaking at Edin burgh, said he was m favor of th« disestablishment of ■ the Church of Scotland, but he. thought that an endowment should accompany the disestablishment. In the course of hi* remarks on the Irish question he said that if Home Rule were granted to Ireland he would-! favor the retention of Irish representation m the House of Commons. Mr C. A. V, Conybeare, M.P. for Camborne, has been unseated from the local School Board, owing to the convictions which were reporded against hini some time ago un&r the Crimes Act. Stanley lias determined .fa fully reveal the circumstances connected with the death of Major Barttelot, and Ihe reasons why Emm Pasha'did not accompany him to England. Washington, October 29. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador, has proposed to the United States Government that repre' sentatives of Great Britain, Russia and America should constitute a Board to arbitrate on the Behring Se* fisheries dispute. St. Petersburg, October 29. The Russian peasantry at Bogodo voklov refuse to longer remain as serfs, and are attacking the land owners. Nine thousand troops have been despatched to suppress the rising.

AUSTRALIAN

_  ,„ Sydney, October 2*? ing Mr Dibbs, m movi^ a vote of cea the declaration of their fiscal Liwf severely attacked the action li S twTffi ,f reSpectto the F^nfe Speaker ordered that the latter be arrested and suspended from resuming lus seat during the present session Melbourne, October it m moving his want of coafcfcnce. motion tins ev^ ning Mr Muxwq.made a. L igorous attack on the raj Wmanure went, and accused ftilH eg the.

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1890.



ASHBURTON PRIMITIVE METHO DIST CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING on O HO W T~\ A V HHOW U AY In SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS Tea on tho Tfibles from 4to 7 o'clock. Tickets, Is 6d ; Children, Is. Public meeting after to be addressed by Rev Mr Oockor, from England, Rev Potter, of Christchurch, also Revs\Buttle, Gray, Sawle, Mr Twentyman, and Lieut. Salvation Army. Anniversary Services on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER. 2, 1890, m the Oddfellows', Hall. Morning, at 11 a.m., Revs Potter and Cocker; Afternoon, afc 3 o'clock, Rev Cocker, from England ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev J. Potter, J. Cockor. All »ie cordially invited. 10t173



Public Notices ■ JAMES BAKER, TIMBER MERCHANT, HAVELOCK STREET OPPOSITE HaUBISOXH AtTCTION MART, TTAS IN STOCK Large Supplies of— Building Timber, Shakes and Posts, ; Galvanised Corrugated Iron, Builders Ironmongery, Turnery, Furniture, and Fancy (-foods IN ENDLESS VARIETY. | FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER IN ANY DESIGN AT SHORTEST NOTICE Sole Agent m Ash burton for Clegg s Perambulators. ■ STEPHENS X> ROS. TBPHpS 13R <) S. MARKET HOUSE TN Order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stfltionholders and Farmers, we have just nddod to our stock POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, RED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, ETC —ALSO THE NOTED -8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So ■well known, and admitted by all experienced Shearers to be the best. We have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery, Straps, etc. ALL ORDERS by Post or otherwise Promptly despatched] SATISFACTION is our Motto. STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE ASHBURTOK Spring and Summer, 1890. TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY FOR Men's Colonial TWEED SUITS, Boys' and Youths' Colonial TWEED SUITS. HATS.—We keep the Largest and Best Selection. Hats made to measure. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. Best workmanship put m every garment, . a perfect fit guaranteed,, Large Selection of Boys' Knicker Suits. Ties, Shirts, Collars, Braces, &c, m Latest Fashion t»nd Style. Bust Value for Cash m District NEW ZE A I A N D CLOTHIM FACTORY \V. H WEBBER, Manager J



wanted CASH Advertisements under this heading not exceedin SIXTEEN WORDS 1/.. Addresses may bo left at this Office. WANTE D,~ Respectable Private Lodgings, north end of town, j Apply letter, terms, X.Y.Z., Post Office. 10 135 ! A DANOlTwill be held m the Orange £A_ Hall, Show night, October, 31sL Gents, 2a 6d ; Ladies, free. 8. o'clock. 10t174 ~~NT~EW Pianos and Organs just landed. iy Best values m these at lowest, cash prices, or sold on easy terms. H. M. Jones. ■ ' OWN make purest boiled Sweets. Importations selected from best makers. Fry's and Cadbury'n chocolates. Renton'n Dunedin biscuits at H. G. Floaver's, East Street. WANTED Known—The " Strong wear " Boot is the beat for Men, adies and Children.—W. H. Collier. TT7 ANTED Knowii'^Ladies' Stocking VV with Silk Toes and Heels m black and colors. Is 6cl per pair.—W. H. Collikk. OOTS, BOOT. U ~ "Keep yoiu fee Dry and save Doctor's Bills, have a splendid Stock m now. Try iiy Double-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur ton Cloth m? Mart, Saunders' Buildings. t t TANTED Known. - *For Dress StuffiT, V V Prints, &c., Trimmings to match go to Mclford House. Best value m town. —H. C Seokrs. "ANTED Known.—For Sheetings Tablings, Calicoes, Quilts, Towels, Table Napkins, Tray Cloths, D'Oyleys, &c, go to Melford House.—H. C. Segers. WANT.KD every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweods.—Robert 1 Alcorx, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ANTED Known.'—For tirst-class Millinery and Drapery (marked cheap) go to Melford House. New Goods ust opened.—H. C. Segers. ANTED Known"—The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinwam and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashbarton, is at W. F. Hannavojid's, Burnett Street. A argc stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with dea a ipj '



Public Notices. THE ELECTORS OF the Ashburton District afe invited not to pledge their Votes until they have heard the views of nil Candi dates coming before them. 10 179 TSTaRKEST AFRTCA7cheap""edition \J now-m-ived. First supply limited. New Books, New Stationery, New Fancy Goods and Novelties all at reduced prices. Large assortment of New Music of every description. Pianos on hire and forsalo on terms. Orders received for Book lunding of every kind.—L. F. Andbewks «fcCo ■ _____ TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. C\ ENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by many of the Electorß of this "District to offor mysojf as a Candidate to represent your interests In Parliament, I have much pleasure m placing my services at your j disposal. I will arrange at an early date to address you at every convenient centre of population throughout the District. I have the honor to bo Your Obedient Servant, 10 147 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. OR GROCERY IMPORTING COMPANY HAVE opened up n. large supply of Seasonable Goods m those central premises m EAST STREET, formerly occupied by Mrs John Ranger (next Brooke, chemist) where they will SELL FOR CASH Cheaper than any house m Ashburton. GROCERIES and TEAS Of all descriptions, and guaranteed only of the very best brands and qualities, will be kept m stock, and every chance taken, by purchas ing m the best markets and for CASH to break the record for quality and lowness of price. GLASS ohitst^ AND For all household purposes m great variety and lowest quotations. Note the address— G. L C EAST STREET, A SHBURTON. 10+168 jost PrT^GiLLorrs STEEL PENS ''' ARE THE BEST. JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE PAINT •m the —WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-four*h cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the lime time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Painfc. _ 155, FENCHUROH STREET, LONDON, E.G. EVERY description of Stock Exchange business transacted at current market prices. Speculative Accounts opened from 1 per cent cover with un limited profit, and strictly limited liability, thus a client may buy, say £1000 Brigh ton A'b at say 150, should the stock ad vance to 155 and be sold, he wonld make £50 profit, but on the other hand should the stock decline to 149, his only loss could be the £10 deposited. By carefully watching the markets considerable profits can be made; m many cases Operators who followed my advices have netted £50 profit on an outlay of £10 m a few days, lcomtnand- &\,JY> HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. FTHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, <fee. ASHBUR'ruN "GUARDIAN I DUNEDIN AGENCY l\f"R R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers lot* owteaot advertise meets