The Ashburton Guardian Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1890. THE OUTLOOK FOR FARMERS.

Judging by recent cable advises from Europe and England it would seem that the outlook for the Home and foreign farmer is not a promising one. The weather has been most inclement, and fears are entertained that the season's crop will be, if not a failure, only a partial success. In this far-off' land, on the contrary, the weather has, up to the present, been everything the farmer could wish, and this fact, combined with the misfortune of his European and English brother, has raised the hopes of the New Zealand farmer that, m the forthcoming year, at least, he will not reap his crop, only to see it sprout again m the grain yard. At present grain stores throughout the colony are packed to the ceiling with last year's products, and unless a demand arises from abroad, there is a probability that, when the forthcoming crop is garnered, the strongest com petitor it will have will be the surplus from the previous year. Un fortunately New Zealand has not a sufficient population to consume her own products, and the eyes of the farmer are turned abroad for a market. The farmer misses the 18,000 of New Zealand's population who have left the colony during the past five years, however much the party politican may belittle the circumstance. These 18,000 persons are now being fed with the surplus grain grown m other lands, and the grain which the New Zealand farmers put m on their account has been grown only to waste. The prospect, therefore, however slight, of an improved market abroad has put confidence into the ' New Zealand agriculturist, and Home and Foreign advices are anxiously looked forward to. From the farmer's point of view the cables could not have failed at a more critical period, and the suspense of the past few clays has been great. The cabled advices from Home and Foreign and Australian markets, although frequently mutilated m transmission, serve as a fair index of the ruling prices abroad,, and merchants and fanners alike are unwilling to trade m the absence of cabled information. Advices received just prior to the breakage of the cables stated that wheat had advanced fully l^d per bushel m England, but whether this advance has been sus tained cannot be known until through communication is again restored. It may be that a change m the weather has caused prices to go down again, or it may be that these have gone up further ; m either case the sooner the information is known the better. Should it be the case, as we sincerely hope it will, that prices have hardened still further, we trust farmers will not hesitate to accept promptly t\ good price while it lasts, nnd not wait for fabulous figures never likely to be realised.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Several deaths from diptheria are reported from Riverlon. It is rumoured that Sir Robert Stout will contest a Wellington seat at the next general election. 'I'he police have been instructed by the ! County Council to take action against the owners of unregestered dogs. The New Zealand and South Seas, Exhibi tion Concert Hall has been sold, for removal, for £350. The population of South Australia, like that of New Zealand, is suffering severely from the " exodus " blight. The first arbor day m Victoria was cele brated on .June '21st by planting 25,000 trees m country districts. An enterprising Yankee recently had the coolness to offer the Princess of Wales £1,000 for one hundred words m a magazine A half-caste boy was playing with a gun at Bourke, when it exploded. Two boys who were m a boat were struck, both being killed. The picture of "The Traitor," which attracted so much attention m the Dunedin Exhibition Art Gallery, is to be purchased for the National Gallery at Melbourne. The Paris papers continue to reproduce articles from the Lisbon papars declaring that their king is m the pay of " the English pirates." The directors of the Provincial Bank of Ireland have issued a new rule forbidding any officer m their service having a salary of less than £150 per annum to marry. A Swedish custom for procuring sleep is to take a napkin, dip it m ice cold water, wring ! it slightly, and lay it across the eyes. The plan works like ft charm. • j There is some talk, says the "London Sportsman," of the Australian cricket team's i captain, Mr W. L. Murdoch, remaining m | England when the rest of the team letwe for Australia during the autumn. Charles Dickens, the younger, wears spectacles, is getting bald, and works as hard as any other literary labourer m London ; m addition to editing "All the Year Round" he contributes largely to other periodicals. A laborer named Samuel Perry received severe injuries to the face, head, arms, and j hands on Saturday at Glenornaru. He j inadvertedly threw a lighted match into a quantity of powder lying on the ground. j Mamma : " Bobby, I noticed that your little sister took the smaller apple. Did you let her have her choice, as I told you to ?" Bobby : "Yes, I told her she could have the little one or none, and she chose the little one." A Western man, announcing the illness of the editor, piously adds, " All subscribers who have paid cash m advance are requested to mention him m their prayers. The others need not, as the prayers of the wicked avail nothing. " A proposal to appoint a committee to in quire into the causes which have produced such financial results to the New Plymouth Harbour Board, is being made by Mr Joyce, who also wishes the Committee to ascertain the extent of the colony's liability to the Board's bondholders. The unfortunate man Robert Cochrahc, who was burnt to death m his waggon at Mount Ida, was, it appears, attempting to get out when he was overwhelmed with the flames. The poor fellow was found hanging head downwards, the body being charred beyond recognition. In reference to the rat and mice plague m England, a farmer says the only way to keep mice and rats down is to stop the shooting of the owls and hawks. The rats have largely increased owing to the destruction and cap ture of stoats and weasels to send abroad to eat up the Australian rabbits. The local manager of Renter's Telegraph Agency at Wellington supplies the follow ing :—■" The latest cable news received from London prior to the interruption of the cable communication states that Mr W. H. Smith had been raised to the Peerage, and that Lord Randolph ChurchilJ rejoins the Min istry, and assumes the position of leader of the House of Commons, this step being taken by the advice of Lord Hartington, who was asked but declined to take office,' 1 :

A test case of importance to subscribers to the now famous "Picturesque Atlas of Australia," kj; to be heard at the Dunedin Resident Magistrates Court m the course of this week. The Nelson people are getting a requisi tion numerously signed for presentation to Sir Julius Yogel, asking him to allow himself to be nominated for a seat m the next Parlia ment. A Blackall (Queensland) policeman ar rested a local amateur actor for unlawfulfy wearing a policeman's imiform. The Bench dismissed the information, and expressed an opinion that the arresting constable had shown absence of discretion and wilful disre gard of surrounding circumstances and public liberty. Adelina Patti, the diva of song, is a de voted disciple of Isaak Walton. There is very good fishing on her estate m Wales, and m the right season it is no unusual thing for Patti to be seen beating the water, attired m the neatest of bloomer costumes, for the greater convenience of getting about on the rough banks of the river. The members of the Canterbury Agricul- j tural and Pastoral Association have decided to recognise the services rendered by Mr J. J. Kihsey to Canterbury during the Exhibition season by inviting him to a complimentary luncheon on August 2nd, and presenting him with the Association's life member's ticket. At yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, arrangements were made for the erection of a grand stand,, under which will be a booth, a dining room, and ladies' apartments. The money is to be raised m 100 debentures of £25 each, bearing interest at 7 per cent, and repayable m ten years. One of the great difficulties m dressing New Zealand flax or hemp is believed to have been overcome by Mr A. McLeod, of Auck land, who has invented and patented ai machine which will take off the red edge from the flax aa it goes into the dressing machine, and thus increase the market price from £2 to £5 per ton. With the view of preventing a continuance of what is known m the trade as the " tied " system, Mr R. H. J. Reeves m introducing a Licensing Ace Amendment Bill. The object of the measure is simply to provide that no occupier of a licensed house shall be bound to deal with any brewer, wine and spirit merchant, or other person who may be the owner or lessee of such premises. During church time on Sunday evening, Wrß Drinkwell's grocer's shop and dwelling house, Madras street, Christ-church, was en tered through the window while the occupants were absent. The key of the safe was taken out of a drawer m the bedroom, the safe was opened, and £52 m notes, gold, and silver stolen. The thief went out by the back door, which was left open. Mr W. Terris, the actor, sued the pro prietor and the publishers of the " Sunday Times," m the Queen's Bench on Friday, for damages for libel. The paper had pub lished a statement that the plaintiffs re ception m a New York threatre was "noticeably cool," whereas the plaintiff said he was recalled eight or nine times. The jury awarded the plaintiff £200. The Upper Wanganui district seems to be going ahead. On the opening days of the present month the Maungaporau block of 16,062 acres was sold to Mr W. J. Arundell, who contemplates reselling it for settlement, and the Matemateaonga, block of 12,490 acres, near Stratford, was sold to Messrs W. and S. Gower. It is anticipated that 200 men will be employed at bushfelling shortly between Wanganui and New Plymouth. A good-sized packet of letters written by Napoleon are shortly to be offered for sale, ana are particularly interesting from the fact that they are all holographs. It is a very rare occurence to find a letter by Napoleon m his own handwriting, his prac tice being to dictate his correspondence and then sign it with an undecipherable hiero glyphic which he unhesitatingly affirmed was his autograph. An important case under the Education Act Mras hoard m the Kaiapoi R.M. Court on Monday morning. R. William 0, although living nearer the main school, preferred sending his children to the Flaxton side school. The committee of the latter refused them admittance, so he sued the chairman for £50 damages, and the assertion of his right. Mr Whitefoord, R.M., gave judg ment for plaintiff, for nominal damages and costs. | Richard Miller, an inmate of the Ashbnr ton Old Men's Homo, has forwarded a petition to Parliament praying for a money grant. Miller met with an accident two years ago at Kaikoura while employed by Government, whereby he lost his leg. A stone fell from a high cliff, striking Miller, and causing such injuries that his leg had to be amputated. Miller is well advanced m years, and arrived m the colony m 1853. Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R. for Ashburton, has undertaken to lay the petition before the House. The weather of late {says the " Nelson Evening Mail" of Ist July) has been most unusual and altogether unseasonable, the result being that the puzzled plants and trees are conducting themselves m a most eccentric manner. On one tree m the wood there is a second crop of ripe cherry plums, m another part of the same locality a lilac is to be seen \ m full bloom, new potatoes have been dis played m the greengrocers' window, and on Monday we were shown a ripe raspberry. Never was so mild a winter known, and unless the frosts come, and that pretty soon, there will be a topsy-turviness about vegeta tion generally that will set all calculations at defiance, and, we fear, cause a large increase next year among the already too numerous blights. In the Kaiapoi Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, the case of R. Williams v R. Wright was heard, deciding an important point under the Education Act. Plaintiff preferred to send his children to Flaxton side school, though he lived nearer the main school. They were refused admittance by order of the Committee. He sued the Chair man for £50 damages and for the assertion of his right. Mr Caleb Whitefoord, R.M., held that the plaintiff had a right under the Act to send his children to "a public school," and the Committee had erred m re fusing them admittance. Judgment was given for plaintiff, with nominal damages and costs.

Mr Stanley's Discoveries

At the special reception, by the Royal Geographical Society, m honour of Mr Stanley, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, and which was a most brilliant affair, the great explorer gave an interest ing account of some of his discoveries :— THE GREAT FOREST. Mr Stanley said his latest journey, for the relief and rescu* of Emm, the gover nor of Equatorial Africa, was over 6000 miles m length, and occupied 987 days. Five hundred of these days were passed m the Central African forest, and for 487 days they journeyed through grass lands. He would talk first about the forest. It was 621 English miles m length, and its average breadth 517 miles, which made a compact area of 321,057 square miles. A serpentine line through the centre of this would represent their course. This enor mous tract was covered with palm trees varying from 20ft to 220 ft m height, and so close that the branches interlaced and formed an impervious canopy. It was absolutely impenetrable to sunshine, and at night they were convinced that the darkness was palpable and solid. The moon and the stars were of no value to them. He had spent hours and hours m this forest spellbound with wonder. He had caught himself often wondering at the strange resemblance to human life m that forest. Life was represented m its vigor and its decrepitude. Many trees were pallid and shrunk from want of air and sunshine. Many were supported by their neighbors because of constitutional infirmity. Some were already dead and buried. But the majority had the assur ance and the insolence of youth, with all its grace of form ; the strength of the prime of life, or the endurance of old age. All characters of humanity were repre sented, except the murderer and suicide. He had sat at his tent door, watching the twilight deepening into sepulchral gloom, knowing that the elements were gather ing for war with the forest; and as the forest swung its millions of giant heads to wrestle with the | storm, he h»d heard the undergrowth, dancing as if m approval of the doings of their sires. Then he had watched the rain falling, until, like a sponge, the forest seemed full, and the water rose inch by inch for hours until they feared they would never see dry earth again. After a stormy night he had watched the rapour rising, and wondered whether the atmosphere would ever be clear again; but m a few hours the sun would shine,' and the dull, green, and damp leaves would give signs of returning vitality. But yesterday they sympathised with the trees battling with the storm, and as they now stood so still one fancied there should be some mode of speech between them and the trees. Some he saw centuries old. That splendid palm by the river side took root half a century before the great fire of London. Yonder stately bombax was born probably about the time of the memorable scene of Calvary. That immense iron wood was an infant when the Tower of Babel was building. What office might one of these giants hold? Wafu it that of a watchman looking out for typhoons as the sire of the tribe '?■ JDid it watch the dawning of the morn, and bid the trees unfold their buds and shake their limbs fur rejoicing ? He found the area of this forest approach 224,000,000 acres. If they allowed each tree thirty feet, and only forty-eight trees to the acre, they had the colossal number of 10,752 millions of trees. If they calculated the saplings and the undergrowth they would be among the billions.

Squatting Interests in South Australia.

A panic was caused m the South Aus-' tralian Asssembly last week by the Com missioner for Crown Lands, Mr Howe, informing the House that the contingent liabilities m Connection with payment for squatters' improvements under the Act of 1884 would be nearly £3,000,000. It was only by accident that he made the discovery. He had occasion to interview the Surveyor-General, who gave him this intelligence, which astonished and startled him as much as it could any hon. member of the House. Up till now he had shared the general opinion that the outstanding liabilities for compensation for improve ments could not amount to more than £100,000. Members were absolutely struck dumb by this statement, until one or two rose' and said they hoped there was some mistake with regard to these liabilities, which, if real, utterly dwarfed the existing deficit of £1.000,000, Mr Playford, the leader of the Opposition, said he trusted and believed that there was some mistake, as he could not believe that the squatters had recently expended between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 on permanent improvements. Mr Howe, m reply, said the figures had been carefully prepared by the Surveyor-General. He allowed that matters were very serious, and he considered that means should be taken to abrogate the law of 1884, under which compensation is claimed, even if an especially long tenure had to be granted to the squatters m exchange. It would be necessary to place an additional £250,000 on the next loan m order to meet immediate demands for compensa tion. (Sensation.)

The Siamese Twins.

The family of the Siamese twins have been left prosperous. The twins lived very happily with their wives—two young white women —who were sisters, and now there are no less than twenty-one boys and girls who claim either Chang or Eng as "father." The young people are sin gularly bright and well-formed, and as the twins were men of a business turn of mind, they managed to leave a comfortable fortune behind them. Lina, Chang's eldest girl, tells an amusing story of the quarrel which occurred between the brothers shortly before their death. They did not speak for several days, and tried to annoy each other m every possible way. For instance, when Eng wanted to walk, Chang insisted on sitting down, and eventually Eng had to make a most humble apology, so completely did Chang succeed m distressing him. Chang could go days without food, Eng was always hungry; consequently Chang always pulled the other way whenever Eng wanted to eat, and the poor fellow was nearly famished. It required the united persuasion of the two wives and all the children before the twins were quite on the same terms again. " But," says Miss Lina, " I am sure Uncle Eng's death was hastened by the way papa made him fast." The whole family are going to Europe, and they will probably be exhibited through the Consinents.

Centenary of the "Bell topper."

This useful article this year celebrates its existence for 100 years m Europe. It was first introduced by means of Ben jamin Franklin's "Quaker hab," which he used as representative of the United States m Paris, 1789. According to the "Journal of Fashion " of that time this form of hat then replaced the three cornered one of previous wear. The "Cylinder," as it was called, had m the first years a very demonstrative reception through being introduced by an American Republican, and was regarded as a sign of democratic and revolutionary tendencies. In Germany for years the authorities did not allow it to be worn, while m Russia the Government absolutely prohibited it by strong penal punishment. About th 6 year 1849 the Cylinder had its character changed entirely, and was then considered as an indication of well-disposed people. A somewhat similar misfortune after wards befel the low-crowned felt hat, with which the police authorities of

Europe took such great trouble, as being a sign of advanced democracy and revolu tion. To-day we find both these head coverings lying peaceably together, and only fashion makes such corrections as the taste of hat wearers require or the '' Journal dcs Modes "dictates.

TELEGRAPHIC

AUSTRALIAN.

|PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,] Sydney, July 14. In view of the proposed reduction m Ocean postage rates, New South Wales and Victoria ; have approved designs for new postage stamps of the value of 2|d. , A discovery has been made of what is believed to be a continuation of the Broken Hill silver lode at Gualta, seventy miles west of Wilcarmia. Many applications have been put m for leases. The ground will probably be rushed. The French residents celebrated the Fall of the Bastile by a fete at Botany Bay. The German flag, among the decorations at the luncheon table, ex cited anger, and some Frenchmen tore it down. It was, however, afterwards replaced. Melbourne, July 14. j Several extensive burglaries haye been reported lately. The Nissims' establishment; was broken into and gold and silver watches to the value of £400 stolen.

INTERPROVINCIAL

t (per press association. Auckland, July 14. A sailor named Arthur Hardinge,;of the barque Largo Bay, fell from the main yard to-day, fracturing his skull. He died m the hospital. In a juvenile football match George Green was thrown by a lad, who fell on him, breaking his leg. There was a crowded attendance at the Orange soiree to-night. Grand Master Farrell presided. A resolution was moved by the Key E. Best, seconded by J. E. Buller, of Wellington, and carried unani mously, approving of the policy of the Salisbury Government m Ireland, and especially of the action of Mr Balfour, the Chief Secretary. New Plymouth, July 14. An accident happened as the 4 p.m. train was leaving New Plymouth istation to-day. An old German woman named Omanski, an inmate of the Old Woman's Refuge, was on the, train seeing some relative off, and the train started from the station as she was about to get out. She jumped off while the train was m motion, and broke her leg. She was taken, to the Hospital. •Dunedin, July 14. Reid, Maclean and Co have sold the Branton Estate, belonging to the late Mr L. Butterworth, comprising 5222 acres, ab Centre Hill, Southland, to Mr J. Scoular, at a satisfactory price.

LABOR QUESTIONS

[per press association.] Sypxey, July 14. The old standing dispute between the colliery engine drivers-and the coal masters has been settled, the proprie tors agreeing to pay the late scale of wages. Overtime is demanded by the men after September Ist. Further labor troubles'are threaten ing owing to no reply having; Keen re ceived to the rules secretly agreed to at the Seamen's Conference and for warded for the steamship owners' ap proval a week ago. Delegates from the other colonies remain here await ing the reply. If it does not come to hand shortly they intend to return to their homes, and the rules will come into operation immediately. The President of the Mercantile Marine Officers' Association states that the New Zealand Branch is fighting its own battle with the steamship owners, the Sydney branch not having been consulted m the matter. The marine engineers are now agita ting for an increase of pay, and forward ing the demands to the owners. A conference is proposed. The owners have notified the Seamen's Union that they will con sider the new rules at a special meeting 1 this week. The seamen have notified that if the rules are not accepted they will take action at the end of the week. j The steamship owners, at a meeting, I agreed to the proposals of the marine officers as put forward by the Sydney Confeience. The ultimate decision rests with the Sydney owners.

SPORTING.

! W.R.C. WINTER MEETING. [jpER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, July 14. The Wellington Racing Club winter I meeting was held to-day. The weather was fine but cold and the attendance good. t r- Trial Steeplechase. Asper 1 Sir Maurice 2 The Donkey 3 Four others ran. Allegretto and Crawler fell. Won easily. Time, 4min 41secs. Dividend, £5 ss. Hurdles. Raven... ... ... ... 1 Nap ... ... 2 Gladius ... 3 Six others ran. Raven, the favorite, held a good position throughout, winning by a couple of lengths. Time, 3min 55|secs. Dividend, £3 9s; Wellington Steeplechase. Orient... .... 1 Sir Maurice ... , ... ... 2 Doctor ... ... ... -3 Darnley, Gladius, Gasparini, Waipapi, and The Donkey also ran. Darnley, Gladius, The Donkey, and Gasparini fell, the latter breaking his thigh, and will be destroyed. Waipapi led for two miles, when Orient passed him, the latter winning easily by six lengths. Dividend, £3 18s^ '

Sir George Grey haa formally joined the Opposition party. For several sessions Sir Geotge has not identified himself rvith any party. Holloways Ointment and" Pills.—. These remedies are unequalled throughout the world for bad legs, wounds, foul sores, bad breasts, and ulcers. Uused according to directions given with them there is no wound, bad leg, or ulsers sore, however obstinate or long standing, but will yield to their healing and curative properties. Many poor sufferers who have been patients m the large hospitals under the care; of I eminent surgeons, and have derived little I | or no benefit from iheir treatment, have | been thoroughly cured by Holloway's Oint ment and Pilfe. For glandular swellinge, tumours, piles, and diseases of the skin there is nothing that can" be used with so much benefit. In fact, m the worst forms of disease, dependent upon the condition of the blood, these medicines, used conjointly, are irresistible, ;

The Labor Troubles

[per press associatiox J Melbourne July 13. The Premier having refused an in terview with the unemployed, the crowd proceeded to the railway station, and interviewed Mr Richard Speight, Chairman of the Railway Board, who promised to submit their representa tions to the Chief Secretary. Subse quently the unemployed held an indig nation meeting, at which resolutions were carried censuring Ministers for their unconstitutional treatment, and declaring the establishment of. relief works necessary. The Shearers' Union has notified squatters that they have arranged with all the water-side Unions to combine to prevent the shipment of wool sheared by non-Union labor.

Horse Market.

MrT. -Bullock reports for the freek ending Saturday, July 12th:—31 horses were offered at the day's sale.. At the commencement biddings were languid but as the sale proceeded they became more spirited, arid a fair proportion of th<S'entry changed hands at satisfactory;prices; but the best sorts of the medium draughts offered were not sold, faimers appearing to prefer buying lower priced horses for immediate wants. Out of the day's entry of 51, 15 were sold as follows :-^-medium draughts,. 6-year-old, £19; do, of a lighter stamp, £14 15s, £15, and £15 ss; 7 years old, also of a light description, £10 I,os ; aged, £8 5s and £8 15s ; inferior, £3, £3 5s and £5 15s ; light harh&sß horse? of a good stamp, £9 10s and £13 ; 3-year-old, unbroken, £6 5s ; hacks, £5 ; scrubbers, from £1 ; dray, £(j; spring trap, £5 12s 6d ; new blinkers, 10s per pair ; sets of harness from £1 9s to £113s. Sundry horse covers, leading chains, collars, hames, blinkers, etc., at about usual prices.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

From time to time during the past ten years or more, the question of reform of the Legislative s Council| has cropped up m one form or another at every I general election; indeed, for more than that period the subject has been ven tilated, and there is a universal consen sus of opinion that amendments of the constitution of the Upper Ohainber are highly desirable. Not only this, but proposals for reform have several times taken concrete -• shape, ■ Having been announced m Speeches from jbhe Throne, and formulated m Bills pre sented to one or other branch of the Legislature. But every one of these proposals has failed of acceptance, either on the ground that the changes asked for have been too many or too sweeping, or that the time has been inopportune for their consideration; and all such schemes are, we feel per suaded, doomed to fail, unless two conditions are observed—namely, first, that the proposed measure be initiated m the Council itself, and, second, that the proposed reform be limited to one, or at most two propositions. The change which is most desirable is that instead of Councillor^, their seats for life they should be nominated for a fixed term ,' that term .should not, m our opinion,, exceed seven years ; councillors vacating their seats by cffluxion of time to be, however, elegible for re-nomination. As things are at present there are 1 m the Upper Chamber a number of gentlemen who, by reason of extreme age and infir mity, are obviously past useful work, : and yet they stick to their seats, and will doubtless continue to do so, until death releases them. How very notice able this fact has become is shown by ; a circumstance which happened a day or two ago, the story, whereof is i now going the rounds m Welling ton. Two members of the..Repre sentative Chamber were passing the swing-doors which lead to the peace ful regions of the Lords, when two little fellows, employed aa mes senger boys, came r dashing through, the one remarking to the other " Golly, what alotof cripples there are up there!" The M.H.R.'s laughed, of course, and the laugh has been shared by lots of people* since, but there is quite enough truth m the youngster's shrewd remark to point the moral of a necessary amendment of the Constitu tion. We are glad to see, therefore, that the matter has been taken up by Sir G. Whitmore, who has introduced a Bill containing two provisions! The first of these limits the tenure of office of all members hereafter ap pointed to ten years, and the other proposes to give to the Council the right of electing its own Speaker. We have our doubts as to whether the Council will affirm the second^ propo sition, but there is, we think, good reason'to hope that it will agree to the first, and if so, we hope that the;osher Chamber . will: accept it as & very desirable and' valuable instalment of reform. !

The Alleged Murder at Gisborne.

[per press association.]

At the present time Httle^nwWd or the circumstances which give cause for suspicion against Wiru Black of murder ing Robt. Streeter, whose disappearance took place in *:i March last. Trisdner, Streeter, and two others were engaged m a fencing contract on Foster's Station, and their camp was m a rough bit of country, eight miles from the homestead. There was ill feeling between the two men on account of the attention plid by Black to Streeter's wife. One Sunday, as two of the camp mates were leaving for Whatatu for'stores, Streeter and Black left the camp to go shooting, bat Hack returned without Streeter, and m reply to questions' said they had quairrejled, and the latter had taken .the.huffi;and cleared out. Since that time, Black has been several times m town, and has lived with Mrs Streeter as man and wife, wearing the dead man's clothes. Since the disappearance was .reported, strict enquiries have been made but no trace has been found* of Streeter, and it is most unlikely that he could come awtiy from the place without calling at places en route. Enquiries are being made by every police station throughout the colony for Streeter, and to-morrow a search party will scour the country m the vicinity of the camp m the hope of coming across human remains. Black was some time ago charged with criminally assaulting an old Maori woman of ninety, who, however, condoned the offence. ' '• ? ?

There is now t6 be seen m the shop window of Messrs J. Scaly and Co., East street, a collection of apples showing some of the sorts grown at the nurseries, Biverbank, that will repay inspection by any one wno content' plates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty different kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts., For size color, and general excellence they are by far the.finest that have been shown m Ashburtoi) th g Bea[on3 (Advt >">■-•' L

TEE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1890.



A Committee meeting of the Early Closing Association was held last evening at Mrs Pearson's room to discuss the resolution passed at the recent meeting of the employers held m the Arcade Chambers. After a somewhat lengthy discussion, it was resolved to issue circulars to all the employers interested m Ashburton, asking their attend ance at a meeting to be held m the Arcade Chambers on Wednesday evening next, at 7.30, m order to elicit their views on the half-holiday question. It was further agreed that the assistants would accept the invita tion of the employers and be present at the meeting, so that the matter could be heard from both sides. It was also unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be passed to the employers for the liberal way m which they have taken the matter up, and a hope was expressed that by meeting together it will be for the mutual benefit, and that.the outcome of the meeting will be signaliaed by a friendly arrangement. The meecing then adjourned until further notice. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' KCUCAIjPTI FXTRACT. Test its 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. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards m proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. Wo add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siogen, M.D., Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging looses and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m three weeks under daily application of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained the full use of the h»nd.—(A<lvt.) 1



__ Wanted. r CASH Advertisements under this heading, not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS, 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. i I RANTED —A competent Plough- W man. Apply by letter only, addressed "Ploughman," Mail office. 7|Bo "Tl 7 ANTED Kno^vn —I have Grais VV Hay for Sale.—J. Taskhr. 746 *C "TTTHEN you're tired and weary, W A comfort you will find, In " Carson's fresh ground Coffee," The richest of its kind. 7 85 ANTED KNOWN—The Strong- Wear Boot for Men, Women and Children can only be had at W. H. Collier's. BOOTS, BOOTS.—" Keep your feet Dry and save Doctor's Bills. I have a splendid Stock m now. Try my Double-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur ton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. | —H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton j Tweeds.— Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. TUST Received—Over one ton English t) and Continental Confectionery. Own make as usual fresh daily.—H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East street. WANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest House m Ashburtcn to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN.—A lot of Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." \ t / ANTED Known — One hundred VV and fifty Ladies'and Children's Ulsters bought a greats bargain (good qualities), now selling veiy cheap—H. C. Seders. Melford House. WANTED Known—The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashbarton, is at W. F. Hannaford's, Burnett Street. A large stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with dcs patch » . , " ■', '' ■ ■ '" ■* Public Notices. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES WILL be conducted m the Primitive Methodist Chnrch next SUNDAY, and during the following week, by Mrs Wright, of Wellington. 7 76 Come and welcome. MRS S. T I~ M M O has removed from the Lyttelton Boarding House to those more commodi ous and central premises, Panama House, Where friends, old and new, will be wel- I corned. Accommodation tor boarders at [ reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well known style. 7 53 BOOKS —Thousands of Books of every kind, including books on History, Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, «fee, &c. Account Books and Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes at 5s per thousand. Fancy Goods, including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Cases, Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music—A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Concetinas, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDIiEWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. TS DEAFNESS INCURABLE ?~j7h JL NicnoLSON, of 175 William Street Melbourne, has proved otherwise by malting a complete cure of Deafness and Noises m the head of over Years' Stand ing by n simple remedy and without th use of any " clap-trap " so called electro medication treatment. A full description of this remedy, which has cured thou sSnds of other casos of long standing, will be sent FREE on application. I. T. Kingston, TEKINARY'SHOEING FORGE General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables) opposite the Railway Station. rp.HE bosb accommodation for Horses JL and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught Horses 7s Hacks 6s To meet the heavy rise m the price of Iron, we have a large stock of Shoes made from scrap and old iron, which for wear it is well known cannot be beaten. Made on our own premises. GENERAL SMITH WORK OF ALL 7+45 KINDS. NEW ZEALAND j iCLOTHIM FACTORY yoK OVERCOATS AND WATERPROOFS. I CHEAPEST and BEST HOUSE m the ! District. ! HEALTH and COMFOET J-OR 30/- The Celebrated Werthein New High <trm Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ments. f~^ W H. WEBBER, Tjl L j Manager Jj



jtttdilo Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREES. TREES. [Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business m the future as 1 have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive *ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown ; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. T have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have \bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety. All trees supplied and planted by m.. j will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES "DORTER AMES XORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, A-uLENTON ASHBURTOIS ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES TO be held on the Racecourse, Ash burton, on WEDNESDAY, AP6UST 6,1890 Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President—John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington,W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker, M.H.R. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. Handicappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 soya ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of *;he Ashburton Cr.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s .: acceptance, 5.5. About two miles ; over eight flights of hurcles, about 3 feefc Cinches high. 2 Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 30 so\s ; second horse to receive o soys and third horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, 10st. Maiden j riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such jumps and course as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.— The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. Hack Rack, of 10 sjvs, no weictfit under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Three quarters of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight, for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of the weights. About one mile and a half. GENERAL RULES. No entry will be received for any of the j Races except upon this condition .—That all disputes and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. All entries to bo sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at j the time of entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and color* of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. No nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount m cash, All horses must be ridden m .colors, A qualified hunter shall mean any horsp. that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1890, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be pro duced at the scales. Gentlemen riders, —Names must be sent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd August for the approval of the Com mittee. Five per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the Course. The Committee- reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to clay or for any longer period. 'Tho Races will be run under the Rules of itacfog and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &<; j Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse and colors of rider, and m the hands of he Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY July 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to th Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDIY, August 2nd, 1890 E J. FOOKS, Hon. Secretory]



Mitchell & Turner BEG fco inform the Public that, m order to bring their Drapery Department On » level with the Established and well known Excellence of their CLOTHING and BOOT DEPAETMENTS, fPhey havfl lately, at Great Expense" and much Painstaking Care, made such Enlargements and Alterations m their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK A Splendid LIGHT is now available for »he Inspection of GOODS The End of the j WHOLESALE WINTER j SEASON Has enabled them to increase their DRAPERY STOCK By an additional £1000 Worth of NEW GOODS, at Very Low Rates, and they have no hesitation m saying that they can now offer m E very Department Goods of such Quality, Variety and Price aa are second to none m New Zea land, which, must command the largest turnover m the district to them. i MITCHELL AND TURNER are j anxious that the whole Public of Ashbur ton and District should inspect their En arged Premises and Stock. They have therefore decided to offer the induce ment of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Puchases from SATURDAY, 28th June (until further notice). This amounts to THEIR GOODS beinsf Sold at within a shade of WHOLESALE PRICES MMIIEU IP TUffll KAIAPOI HOUSE PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & CCS CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, i DRESS GOODS j MILLINERY Ac. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsre an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at j S. W. ASSBSN & C?S; CHEAP CLEARING SALE. 7§7 Itephlnsbros' BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which they have just landed, and for which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now m the market, inasmuch ns it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more BRILLIANT LIGHT. It will Not Dazzle or Injure the Eyes and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades, as ■well as being very much more economical or household purposes, stoves, etc., etc Aitlwwgh being a little more costly, yet, to keep i)*ce with the times, we will RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICES, 80 Farmers fttid Householders will do well aa Securing » Winter Supply, and m so idt'/iu^' we aie satisfied J^Jiey will be pleased with iheir purchase. We have, also, to h&tvl &■ GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES- Both English and Colonial, including , Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, »• Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desira to Di\w Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and sevora ther varieties m packets or m bulk, so ustomers favoring us with a cal will re eiv our efforts to give satisfaction. Wo will be pleased to wait upon Cus omers if requested and orders by poa x>i\ be despatched without delay Orile m'wrexav .v Town or Suburbs o ttsph en s pro s •45tephu> ts JDbos.