The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1890. THE ANNUAL STOCK REPORT.

The annual reports upon the condi tion of stock m the colony is to hand, and, on the whole, is satisfactory. In the Auckland district there is only one flock of sheep on the infected list, while Wellington is the only province where lung worm is causing mortality to any great extent. The practice, now general throughout the colony, of " dipping " once a year is accomplish ing good results m suppressing lice and ticks amongst sheep, and flocks and herds, with one or two solitary ex ceptions, may be safely pronounced clean from scab. This will be welcome news to stock-owners and stock-breeders throughout the colony, and the fact cannot have too much publicity. The fact of having clean flocks and herds will go a long way towards keeping up prices m the Home country for New Zealand frozen meat, while the extra quality of wool produced, and the improved condition of cattle will well repay owners for the trouble and expense incurred m keep ing stock clean and healthy. Any neglect on the part of owners to destroy unhealthy cattle or sheep or to take precautions to have them re stored to health, must prove suicidal m the end, as, if the colony once gets a name for diseased or unclean flocks and herds, there will be a rapid fall m values at home and abroad. It is also essential, m the interests of public health m a colony where butcher meat is largely consumed, that the greatest precaution should be taken to have unhealthy stock instantly de stroyed, and that proper management should be compulsory on the part of those who raise cattle and sheep. The present Minister m charge of the Stock Department is to be complimented upon the energy he has displayed m this connection, and the several inspectors are also to be complimented upon the result of their labours. We think these labours might be considerably lightened if Farmers Clubs and similar organisa tions bestirred themselves, and re ported to the authorities any cases of suspected disease m their respective district. The colony is now m a fair way to be proclaimed thoroughly free from every trace of cattle or sheep disease, and it behoves everyone con cerned to exercise the greatest vigilances that it should remain so.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Butter is being sold by Woodville fanners at from 3d to 4d per lb. About a quarter of the people of Paris live m apartments. The Russian empire has an area of 8,644,100 square miles.' A titled lady of England has (started busi ness as a honse decorator. It may not be generally known that New South Wales pays nearly two millions per year as interest on her public debt. Two spectators who assisted the police of Melbourne m street rows have received gratuities from the Chief Commissioner. The Premier of Victoria says that there is plenty of work m Melbourne for those who are earnest m seeking it. The Rev. Mr Morley says that m half a century Methodism m New Zealand has raised a quarter of a million of money. Nearly 500 persons Avalked m procession at the funeral of the late Mr Turnbull, M.H.R', at Timaru on Sunday. Lord and Lady Carrington leave Sydney for England m the Crizaba on November Ist. A chief article of food with the fearsome Czar is eggs; he thinks poison cannot be secreted m them without detection. At the Monte Carlo jhoteis some ' weeks ago strawberries cost 25 francs a dish about 9d a strawberry. The head office of the Bank of New Zealand has now been permanently removed from Auckland to London. A co-operative blacksmiths' and wheel- i wrights' company has been formed at Masterton. j A number of would-be settlers m the Maerewhenua district are petitioning that runs 17,300 and 301 be cut up for settlement. Death has just separated a couple m Eng land who had been married for seventy seven years. A single tax journal has been started at Auckland, entitled "Justice: the Voice of the Toilers." Its motto is "Justice to all, privilege to none.'V It is singular that Great Britain is the only country m Europe where the doctriueis of Mormonism can be promulgated m the public streets. Mary Queen of Scots' marriage contract with Francis 11. of France is to be sold by auction shortly m London. It is a quaint old manuscript of nine folio pages. Labonchere, speaking of John Morley am a political leader, observes :—"The trouble with these atheists is that they are too dashed scrupulous for us Christians." Water has been struck m a bore at >Sala tern Creek, Queensland, at a depth of 1000 feet. The estimated now is 300,000 gallons per day. The Ancient Order of Foresters 'is the largest Friendly Society, having 692,000 members and reserve funds amounting to £4,392,662- Kmilo Castclar, the Great Spanish writer, believes that the Emperor William is insane, and says that upon no other theory e&h the strange freaks of the soverign be explained; It is with narrow-souled people as with narrow-necked bottles : the lees they have m them the more noise they make m pour ing it out. Princess Victoria, sister of the Germa Emperor, has asked an inciease of her appanage allowance m order to establish her own household m London, as she doen not intend to marry. A scheme of elementary education m agriculture for the Queensland State schools! has been submitted by the Department of Agriculture of that colony to the Minister for Education. A Napier telegram says that a man named Thomas Mansfield was found dead m the bush at Dancvirke on Sunday. The weather was piercingly cold, and it is supposed death resulted from exposure.) A correspondent to an Otago newspaper advocates the wholesale cutting down of education expenditure by reducing In spectors' salaries 50 per cent and head masters' salaries 25 per cent, At Wade (Auckland) a man neglected to pay his rates, and his name was struck off the burgess roll. It afterwards transpired that he owned an »ere and a half of laud, and that his indebtedness to the Borough Council was actually three pence ! Mr Thomas Acland, one of the judges m the Canterbury A. and P. Association's small farm competitions, suggests that all the country public libraries should be supplied with standard works on agriculture, and thus giva farmers an opportunity of be coming acquainted with the best methods of agriculture thatj|accuniulated experience has suggested.

In a few years the young Ewl of Dysart will inherit £100,000 worth of property m New Zealand. It is said that Sir Robert Stout will be a candidate for the Timani seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr Richard Turnbull. The Forth Bridge cost the lives of fifty six workingmen during the seven years of its construction, but the engineers insist that this is a remarkably good allowing. A Mrs Allinder, aged 99 years, was walking m Tamworth, New South Wales, when she was accidentally run over by a storekeeper's cart and killed. The roar caused by the breaking on the beach of the heavy surf raised by the strong sou'wester of Friday last was so great as to be distinctly audible at Geraldine, a distance of fourteen miles. The number of rabbit skins exported last year was 10,295,117, valued at £87,218. Dnnedin contributed 7,929,342 skins, valued at £66,256, and Wellington 583,198, valued at £4299. Some Chinese stowaways were found m the refrigerating room on the arrival of a steamer at Sydney. This is a new develop ment of the frozen meat trade, but the import duties will ruin the industry. "The Rev J. Berry, senior Wesleyan Minister m Wellington, has received "an invitation to take charge of the Melbourne Church after the end of the current year. The rev. gentleman has not yet decided whether he will accept the offer. The HonMr Ballance is a North of Ireland man, Sir Harry Atkinson an Englishman, and Sir Robert Stout a Scotchman. The rose, shamrock, and thistle have each a re presentative among New Zealand's foremost statesmen. Under a system about to be introduced by the Minister of Defence volunteers m the four centres are to be paid £5 per year for services rendered, and an additional £1 for efficiency, provided that they have become second-class shots m musketry. A French officer writing home from Koto nou says there are men m the army there who have had fiitteen years' experience m the fanatical bravery of Mohammedan fight ers, but they never saw anything equal to the reckless fearlessness of the Dahomey fighters. Tho "ghost" scare has been revived m I Invercargill, and it is reported that several women and children have been seriously frightened by the so-called apparition. It appears that the " performer," whose body is enveloped m a white sheet, and whose features are disguised by a false face, emerges from dark corners m bye-streets when he wants to have his fun. On Monday last as the brothers Benny were schooling two young horses over a goree fence with wire at Westerfied, the horse ridden by the younger brother slipped at the fence, came down, and turned over on his rider. When things got righted it was found that Mr Benny's left wrist was broken. He came into town got the wrist set again, and seems to be doing well. Mr John Hefford has enjoyed the unusual experience of gathering two crops thii season from one of hi> apple trees—an Irish peach. After the first crop was gathered m January the tree began again to blossom, thanks to the unusually forcing character of the leason, and those blossoms having come to maturity Mr Hefford has a few apples of the second crop. During the present month two of the patients at Seacliff Asylum have committed suicide. In one case a patient named Ara bella Hagar, from Invercargill, hanged herself m one of the rooms about the beginn ing of July. In the other case, which occured about a fortnight ago, a patient named Peter Watson was found drowned m a reservior, close to the asylum. What were the attendants doing ? As allowing the intensity of last night's frost, it may be mentioned that the Domain reservoir was frozen over this morning to the depth of an inch and a half. Numer ous small boys made good the time from early morning, and enjoyed a, few hours' sliding. As the aim became strong, however, the surface assumed a greasiness thac took the solidity out of the ice, and greatly ieduced the pleasure of the sliders. The flour mill empbyees of the district met m the Orange Hall on Saturday evening to form a. branch of the New Zealand Mill Employees' Union. Owing to the bad weather the attendance was almost limited to employees resident m the town and im mediate vicinity, but assurances of sympathy were given by representatives of the absentees. The branch was formed, and will be represented' at the Conference to be held m rimaru shortly. A shipment of valuable American rams and ewes of choice merino breed has arrived m Melbourne m the steamship Port Caroline from London. On the vessel leaving London there were 213 sheep on board. The voyage however, commenced disastrously, and m crossing the Bay of Biscay, where the steamer was overtaken by exceptionally heavy weather, no fewer than eighty-four were killed or washed overboard. Mr T. Bullock will hold a sale of furniture and effects, clothing, miscellaneous goods, etc., at the Arcade on Thursday. In addition to a large quantity of first-class household furniture and effects removed to rooms for convenience of said, a well-assorted stock of toys, school books, pictures, etc., will be submitted, and also a quantity of ready made clothing, including men's and boys' suits, and dress materials. The sale will commence at 12.30 p.m. An old Invercargill resident now m Victoria (according to the " News "), recently said :—" Butter, cheese, bacon, eggs, and lots of other staple articles of food are frightfully dear here compared to what they can be got for m New Zealand. With butter at from 2s to 3s a pound, and eggs at 2s 6d a dozen, a working man has to regard j them as luxuries to be used on rare occassions j only instead of for daily diet as m the | island colony. Colonisation is one of the subjects upon which there are assumed to have been differences between the German Emperor and Prince Bismarck. It seems to be ac cepted as an article of faith m some quarters that Prince Bismarck was not eager to ex tend German possessions, and that the Emperor is willing to go great lengths m the pursuit of a colonial empire. The different races of the world are ranged m about the following numerical order :—The Mongolians lead with about 630,000,000, and the Aryans, which com prise practically all the people of Europe, four-fifths of those of the American con tinent, and all of the civilised residents of Australia, come next, with 545,000,000. The negroes are put at 150,000,000, the Semitic people at 65,000,000, the Malays and Polynesians at 35,000,000, and the Indians of North and South America a 15,000,000. A Rome' correspondent of the " Graphic " writes :—'' All the musical critics of Italy who have been present at the first four representations of the new opera, ' Cavalleria Rusticaua,' agree that a new musical genius has been discovered. The" author—a yoimg man of 26, of Leghorn, teaching music at a school m Sicily, with a salary of lOOfr (£4) per month—composed the whole opera m 50 days. The structure is masterly, and the melody rich, flowing, purely Italian. The press salutes m the young man the continu ator of Rossini's and Verdi's genius."

"Britons Never Will be Slaves.

Mrs Bob Bull was the wife of a British workman, and she got up at 4 o'clock m the morning. "Must rise early," she said, "to see that my man has his breakfast." So she lighted the fire and put the kettle on to boil, and laid the cloth and swept out the rooms. Then down came Bob rather m a bad humour because he had been late overnight at the '' Cock and Bottle," detained (as he explained to his wife) by a discussion about the rights of labour. "Of course," says Mrs Bull, "and why shouldn't you, after a hard day's work, enjoy yourself V But Bob contended that he had not enjoyed himself, although he undoubtedly had expended two shillings and eight pence upon refreshment. What Bob wanted to know was why there was a button off his coat, an<? why his waistcoat had not been properly mended. "Well, I was busy with the children's things," repled Mrs Bob; "but I will put all straight when you have gone to work." "Gone to work, indeed !" grumbled Bob," "Yes, it's I that does all the work, and worse luck to it!" The moment Bob was out of the house Mrs|Bob got the children up, and dressed them, and gave them their breakfast, and sent them off to school. When they were gone she " tidied up " and dressed baby. Then she did one of " the bits of washing" that came from a family m whose service she had been before she married Bob, and that family's connection. And this occupied her fully, without any soaking, mangling, and ironing, until it was time to carry Bob his dinner. In the pauses of her work she had been able to cook it, and it was quite ready to go with her when ehe was prepared to take it. It was a long walk (m the rain) to Bob's place of work, and it seemed, the longer because she could not leave the baby. But both got there, and the dinner with out any accident. And then Mrs Bob hurried back togivethechildren, now home from school, their midday meal. And Mrs Bob had plenty of work to do afterwards. She had to mend and to scrub and to sweep and to sew. She was not off her legs a moment, and, had she been a weaker woman, she. would have been thoroughly done tip. Then came the children's evening toilet and the cooking of Bob's supper. Her lord and master entered m due course, and she helped him off with his coat, and when he had finished his food lighted his pipe for him. ** Mended my clothes ?" asked Bob. " Of course I have." " And washed my linen, and druv nails into my boots, and baked the bread, and pickled the walnuts, and all the rest of it?". "Yes, Bob, I have done them alk— everyone of them." This put Bob into a better temper, and he took up an evening paper and began to read. " I say," said he, " what do you think ? They have got white slaves m Turkey." "You don't say so, Bob !" replied Mrs Bob lost m amazement. Then she said as she paused, tidying up'the room, "Ah! they wouldn't allow anything of that sort m England—would they, Bob ?" And Bob, smoking his pipe and spraw ling before the fire, agreed with her. — "Punch."

The Mutionous Guards.

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London, July 21. The Duke of Cambridge, who held an enquiry into the alleged mutiny of the Grenadiers, has condemned the action of those men who attempted to bring discredit on the regiment by re fusing to obey orders, and lie thinkjs urgent measures should be adopted to revive the character of the regiment. Colonel Maitland demands that he himself should be tried by Court Martial for the part he is reported to have taken m the affair. Another account of the Grenadier Guards business is that the Duke of Cambridge stated he was disgusted and ashamed of the Guards, and regretted that they wore the uniform of the Grenadiers. After twenty-five years' connection lie disowned the battalion. When sentenced, two of those con victed of mutiny threw their medals across the parade ground. Mr E. Stanhope, Secretary" of the War Department, announced that Col. Maitland was reduced to half pay.

The Markets.

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London, July 18. . The Bank and market rate of discount is 4 per cent. Money is m moderate de mand at 2|. Consols, £96 7s 6d. New Zealand Four per Cent Inscribed Stock, 1051. Tallow—Mutton, medium 25s ; beef, 24s 6d. Australian wheat, ex warehouse, 37s to 37s 6d ; New Zealand long-berried, ex warehouse, 37s to 37s 6d. The tone of the meat market is strong, with an upward tendency. English wheat is lifeless ; Continental, upward tendency; American, firm. London, July 21. Wool—Quotations are unchanged. New Zealand long berried wheat 38s. Sydney, July 2]. | Wheat, chick, 2s 9d to 3s ; local mill ing, 3s 5d to 3s 7d. Oats, Is 8d to 2s \ Maize, New Zealand, 3s 7d ; local, 3s 7d ; San Francisco, 3s 9d. Barley, 2s 3d to 2s 4d. Bran, dull, 7d. Pollard, dull, 7d. Peas, Blue Prussian, inferior, 3s ; best, 3s 9ct to 4s. Potatoes, New Zealand, £4; Circular Heads, £4. Onions, Vic torian, £6 10s ; local, £7. Butter, local dairy-made, Is Id to is 4d ; factory-made Is 4d to Is 6d. Cheese, 2£d to 4kl. Bacon, 4id to sid; hand-cured, •6d to Ud ; roll,"7id to 8d ; New Zealand, 9d to Is. Hams, local, 6d to 9d ; New Zea land, lOd to Is. Melbourne July 22. Flour, roller-made, £9 ss. Oats, New Zealand, m bond, Is lOid ; Calcutta, 2s. Maize scarce, 4s fid ; bran, 9Jd ; peas, 3s 3d. Adelaide, July 22. Wheat, farmers' lots, 3s 5d to 3s 7d ; flour, stone-made, £8; roller-made £9. London, July 22. Wheat, off coast, is quoted at 37s 6d to 38s.

Reclaiming a Wilderness.

A fairly successful date farm is said to have been established m the Sahara desert a quarter of a century ago, and the pro ject of further colonising this immense waste has since been a favorite one with French engineers. A company was organised some years ago to work the region of Oued Rir', an Algerian valley some fourteen miles wide, and now owns five oases—-the largest containing 800 acres—on which are planted date palms. Since 1882 this company has created three oases and three villages, has secured ;i water supply of about 5000 gallons per minute by sinking nine artesian Avells, and has reclaimed and put under culti vation over 900 acres of land and planted 50,000 date palms. This, with the construction of irrigation onnals and houses for workmen, has cost £30,000. Other plants are cultivated m addition to the dat« palm, henna, and madder being

found to thrive with but little attention, cotton, flax, and tobacco, with vines and cereals, being grown experimentally. Grass for the cattle and vegetables for the workmen are produced m the shade of the date palms. The largest of the oases is about 80 feet below sea level and the underground water is some 230 feet below the surface.

Tree Pruning.

If trees are properly and intelligently managed they will never need severe pruning. Our most careful fruit-growers prune with thumb and finger, pinching back shoots that are certain to be m the way when they grow a little further. When it is necessary to prune large limbs do it before the sap has started, and at once cover the surface with paint, to protect the wound from the air. After the sap has started the paint will not/adhere. If grafting wax is used it is better still, as this will adhere until the trees grow new bark entirely over the wound.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 22. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. PETITION. A petition was presented from Dr. Bakewell, of Auckland, praying for the appointment of a Committee to enquire into the increase of leprosy m the colony. BILLS REPORTED OX. ! The Committee reported on the Agri cultural Bill and the Education Reserves Amendment Bill, and recommended that both should be allowed to proceed. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. The Legislative Council Bill was com-^ mitted, and on the motion of Mr McLean progress was reported and leave given to sit again on Tuesday next. The Council adjourned at 3.35 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE TIMARU SEAT. Mr Mitchelson moved that a writ be issued for the election of a member for Timaru m place of the late Mr Turnbull. QUESTIONS POSTPONED. Mr Mitchelson moved the postpone ment of the questions till next day m order that the Labor Bills might be pro ceeded with. The motion was agreed to. RAILWAY AUTHORISATION BIIX. Mr Fergus introduced the Railway Authorisation Bill, having reference to , the extension of the railway to Te Aro (Wellington), and the extension of the Helensville railway. The Bill also pro vided for a small siding at Wingatui. After considerable discussion, Mr Fer i gus promised to allow the House to tori ' sider the Te Aro extension separately from the other lines mentioned m the Bill. I The first reading was agreed to. THE BRUNNERTOX LABOUR DISPUTE. Mr Guinness read a telegram which he j had received from the Mayor of Brun nerton, to the effect that great irritation '. was felt m that district at the presence of a body of police merely because an ami cable labour dispute was going on there at present. He asked tho Minister of Jus tice for an explanation of the matter. Captain Russell said he was not pre pared to give a reply at once, but that if Mr Guinness would give notice of a ques tion for next day an answer would then be forthcoming. THE PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. "Replying to Mr Ballance, Mr Mitchel soii said that the Public Works Statement ' Avould be brought down on Friday next. IMPREST SUPPLY BILL. Mr Mitchelson said that he should have to ask the House to pass an Imprest Supply Bill for £175,000 through all its stages before taking up other business. Mr Sallance said that he should raise no objection to this motion. On going into Committee of Supply for the passing of the Imprest Supply Bill, Sir George Grey moved as an amendment that no supplies be granted till Govern ment give an assurance that the new Parliament will be called together im mediately after the general election. Mr Moss seconded the amendment. Mr Mitchelson could not compliment the mover of the amendment on the op portunity which he had taken for inter cepting Supply with the object of prevent ing the Government from paying the salaries of its officers. He did nofc pro pose to discuss the terms of the amend ment or say what course the Government would take on it. The motion for going into Committee of Supply was put and carried on the voices, Sir George Grey's amendment being lost. On going into Committee of Supply Sir George Grey again referred to the ques tion which he had raised, and said that no matter what he suffered m popularity he should protest against this course | being pursued. . j Mr Ballance said that he had only adopted the usual course m saying that he had no objection to the Government passing a Bill for the payment of salaries. It was not usual to traverse a motion of this kind with an amendment such as that moved by Siv Geogre Grey. Sir George Grey said that it would be quite unconstitutional for the Government to remain m office for another year when they might probably be m a minority m the House. Sir John Hall pointed out that the same course was adopted m 1881 that was now proposed. There was no occasion, m his opinion, for the Government in curring the expense of a second session. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m.' adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. An Imprest Supply Bill was passed through all its stages. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Employers Liability Act Amend ment Bill to amend the Employers Liability Act, 1882. He explained that the objects of the Bill were to bring seamen under uhe Act, and to give them a remedy for injury, allowing a court to assess the compensation for injury, with a maximum of three years' wages ; extend ing the time within which injured em ployees shall give notice of action to one month after they shall have become physically and mentally capable of giving it; the right of action being extended to six months for such time. 1 Mr Ballance suggested that the Govern ment should refer such measures as the one, before them to a Select Committee, so that they might be examined m connec tion with similar Bills m England, and thus facilitate4;heir passing the House. . After. Mr W. X>. Stewart, Mr Izard, Mr W. P, Reeves, and Mr Fish had spoken, the motion for the second, reading was agreed to. SHIPPING AND SEAMEN'S ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Shipping and Seamen's Act Amend ment Bill, to amend the Shipping and Seamen's Act 1877. The Bill defined the nature of the illness which shall entitle seamen to the benefits of the Act. Pro vision was also made for the payment of wage? m cases of illness—in the; case of home trade ships. . The motion was agreed to. - FACTORIES AND SHOPS BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Factories and Shops Bill, to provide ■for the supervision and regulation of factories and work rooms, and for limit ing hours of business m shops. The Bill was entirely founded on tha report of the Sweating Commission. With reference

to the closing ol snops, wiey snouui uiurra all over the colony at 6 o'clock on week days and 10 on Saturdays. He proposed fco refer the Bill to a Committee after the .-:e?,ond reading. Mr Reeves (Sfc Albans) congratulated the Government on the character of this Bill. He thought, however, that the labor unions should have some voice m the appointment of the inspectors, and have some sort of check over them. Mr Fulton, although heartily sympa thising with the early closing movement, did not-think the time ripe yet for em bodying provisions relating to early clos ing m a Bill of this kind. Mr McKensrie (Clutha) and Sir George Grey eulogised the principle of the Bill, and the motion for the second reading was agreed to, and the Bill referred to a Select Committee. THE TRUCK BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading I of the Truck Bill to prohibit the payment of wages m goods or otherwise than m money. ... After several members had criticised the various provisions of the measure, the > second reading was agreed to, and the Bill referred to a Select Committee, THE BUILDING LIEN BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Building Lien Bill to confer a Hen to certain persona for work done or materials furnished m respect of buildings and erections. This Bill would require more careful consideration than any of the previous measures. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill referred to a Select Committee. EDUCATIONAL RESERVES LEASING BILL. The Educational Reserves Leasing Bill was read a second time. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Industrial Schools Bill. , Mr Taylor moved the adjournment of the debate. The motion was carried by 31 to 20. BABBIT NUIBANCB BILL. Mr Richardson moved the second read ing of the Rabbit Nuisance Act Amend ment Bill. Sir George Grey hoped that the House would not pass the second reading. He wished to protest against the clause which proposed that two Justices of the Peac« should have power to imprison for two years a person who lets loose rabbits or permits them to be let loose. Mr Kerr, Mr Lance, Mr Dodson, Mi McKenzie (Waihemo), and Mr Cowan supported the Bill. Mr Yerral opposed it. Mr Fergus agreed with his colleague that it was advisable that the Bill should be referred to the Stock Committee. After a lengthy debate the second read ing was carried by 31 to 9, and the Bill referred to the Stfok Committee. The House rose at 1.5 a.m.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] London, July 20 to 22. The medical advisers of the Duke of Clarence and Mr H. M. Stanley report that the patients are doing well. The Syndicates which were severely bitten when the last Victorian loan was floated are indignant at Mr D. Gillies, Premier of Victoria, announc ing further issues. Scotland's share of the licensing fund is to be applied to local rates, that of England and Wales to County Councils, and Ireland's to education. It is announced that Sir Jas. Fer gusson, Political Secretary of the Foreign Office, marries Lady Down shire. Great regret is expressed at the fact that by the Hon. J. White's death, all engagements entered into for his racehorses now at Home are declared void. . •..•':!' Mr Fox, of the "Police Gazette," will present a diamond-studded belt to the winner of the Slavin-McAuliffe fight. : Baron De Worms stated that the Government would ask Parliament 9to increase the military contribution to Crown colonies where the amount at present is inadequate. Mr Sahdford Fleming, the Canadian Engineer,, appeals to Australia and New Zealand to support the Pacific ■: cable owned by the Governments in terested, when the tariff will be re duced to one quarter present rates. The delimitation of the. English and Portugese spheres m Africa is finished. Zambesi is to remain neutral. It is feared that Lord Salisbury will cede Blantyre m the Shire* district. .'Perot, July 21. The Chinese authorities are offering, obstruction to Russian exploration of Thibet. .; r * Berlin, July 21 , Major Wissman, owing to the state, of his health, has applied to be placed on the retired list. Sofia, July 20. M. Stainbouloff, the Premier, has < offered, if the Porte will sanction Prince Ferdinand's appointment to the throne of Bulgaria, to place 60,000 troops at the disposal of the Sultan m i the event of Turkey being attacked. Calcutta, July 26. A serious outbreak of Asiatic cholera has occurred m a regiment of Ghoorkas stationed at Dhamsala. The death- . rate for two days numbers forty-two. New York, July 21. Mr Purnell's mother is very ill ><■>■■; y News has been received here that \ fighting has taken place on the Guate mala frontier, between the troops of Guatemala and those of San Salvador.;/ The former suffered a defeat. St. Johns, July 21. Sir W. Whiteway has expressed his willingness to abolish the Bait Act on condition that the French withdraw the bounties on cod fisheries. Lisbon, July 21. Portugal is alarmed and irritated at • British activity m the Zambesi, and claims that the Blantyre Mission m Shire district has been allotted to/her. I I Zanzibar, May 21. >■ i Dr. Peters, who arrived here from the interior a few days ago, brought a hundred stolen cattle with him, and his followers declare that he has been ! carrying on a system of cattle raiding I ever since hjs departure into the in terior, and he has been nicknamed "the ' cattle thief." Severe fighting took place with natives at Ugogo. Buenos Ayrbs> July 21. A number of officers are being arrested on suspicion of being con nected with a plot to overthrow the Government. ■ The arrest of leading officers con tinues. The cavalry'have been de tached, and are 'set off to watch the \;I infantry, who are believed to hare been tampered with. The agitation arises from, disaffection at the Presi-;  dent*s political and. financial policy. The President promises reforms, and 1' has agreed to summon the Convention. The populace is greatly alarmed, and a,  semi-panic has taken place on 'the local ? ; ( exchange*

TM AsffllTBTOS GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1800.



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' ECUCALPTI EXTRACT. 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. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegen, 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 a« 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 finder 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 hand,— (AaVt.) I



Wanted. CASH Aertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. SALVATION ARMY.—Musical and Singing Battle, new scngs, new choruses, various instruments, Thursday night. Silver coin admission.—Captain Dixon, commanding. 7 129 WANTED, a General"Servant for the country. For address, apply "Mail Office." T125 ~i 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 hay« a splendid Stock m now. Try my Double-soled Shooters. Every pah- Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur ton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. —H. C. Segkrs, Melford House. ANTED every man m the Count to have a suit of the Ashburto Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburto Clothing Mart, Saundor's Buildings. TUST Received —Over one ton English fj and Continental Confectionery. Own make as usual freshdaily.—H.G. Flower, Confectioner, Easb street. TTT ANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest VV House m Ashburtr.n to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. "V \ 7 ANTED KNOWN.—A lot of v V Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." ANTED Known —One hundred and fifty Ladies' and Children's Ulsters bought a great bargain (good qualities), now selling very cheap —H. C, Segers. Melford House. WANTED Known —The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashburton, is at W. F. Hannaford's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with dcs patch ;«'■.,,..  ' ■ l.'l'.'!S;g Public Notices. rpENDERS Wanted for the Erection JL of a Two Roomed Cottage. Par ticulars at Mr O'Connor's Shop, Arcade. 7 133 GENERAL MEETING of the 1 New Zealand Temperance Al liance will be held on FRIDAY next. Back Room Templar Hall, at 8 p.m. 7 130 _____ MY 23 Acres 20 Perches of Land at Dromore is for immediate Sale at £3 per acre.- Possession of whare" and 3 Acres can be had at once. Other 20 Acres after harvest.—Thomas Whitting ton, Burnett street, Ashburton. 7 132 BOOKS— Thousands of Books of every kind, including books on History, Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c, «£c. Account Books and Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes .it 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, Concetiiwis, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDREWKS & CO. Stationers' Hall ]Sf THE Z NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIN FACTORY Half Yearly STOCK-TAKING -NOW ON.- REDUGTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Tho Celebrated Werthein New Hit?h *rm Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ments f~i W H. WEBBER, TJI L j Manager JD WITHOUT TCETH . WIXmAeKIIJ THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. S. M™ AND O a SURGEON DENTISTS. And at Dunedin and Westport. WE have gained the FIRST AWARD at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is Avith the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10;.. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth. Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe j Fee for Administration, ss. ( Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures mado other dentists repaired or remodelled small cost. Hours g£ ttencUwiett—9 a.m. to 6]jj.w



VTOTICE.— Anyone found Tres- JLN passing m pursuit of game or >therwise on the Riversdale Estate on md after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May. • 5 176 SEALY'S FRUIT TREES" 'f NLUDIN Apples, Pears, Plums, tai j_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Neca of ines, and all other fruits. The merits of *11 the varieties have been subjected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and bhe stock is now admitted to bathe Largest and Choicest m Canterbury, probably m the. colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TRIBES Of all kinds, innumerable m quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &« Choict m quality, numerous m quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands m number. A large quantifcy specially frown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES' Endless m variety and choicest m quality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any addresi on application. Mots. —I will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through Messrs J. Scaly and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Riverbank, Ashburton. JOHN ORR & Co. ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUF. m the Following Leading Lines OF GENERAL IRONMONGERY, ETC Ex "Rimutaka." And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 Case Table Knives, Forks, Spoons 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 80 Tins White Lead. 4,0 Tins Red Lead. 120 Drums Raw and Roiled Oil. Paints and Varnishes of all kinds. 5 Bales Wall Papers. 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d to £5. Ranges, Stoves, at all prices. 8 Cases Wringers and Mangleß. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s to 3G«. 50 Fenders from 6s to £5 25 Tons Bar and Sheet Iron. 1 Ton Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather Belting, l£ to 6in. Manilla and Flax Rope, lj to 3in. 35 Coils Plough Linen. 2 Cases Mould BomK 5 Casks Horusby's Plough Shares (new pittern.) 3 Casks Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axles. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps. 20 Kegs Bluo Stones. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Kegs Wire Nails. 20 Keys Fencing Staples. 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire, 80 Coils Barb Wire. 1 B;ile Seaming Twine. 2 Cwt Bobit Mettle. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Packages Screws, Locks and Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and. Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 discs Gorse Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hammers. 2 Bales Door Mats. 10 Crates China and Earthenware, includ- New Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware. Some of these are really beautiful sroods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubrolino, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot —this can all hud m any quantity. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of th Age ; the very best. GROCERY DEPARTMENT WILL Always be found STOCKED with GOODS of First Class QUALITY, —Including— Indian" Ceylon and China TEAS, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed Loaf Svgar t Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitt and Cos. Flour, ] Butter from Mr John Griggj"! Famous Dairy. JOHN ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS. a ndrevv arr!s jljLndrew vJrr s GREAT ,<-• J ANNUAL S!AI/:E \ OF DRAPERY a > ' '■ ► H CLOTHING I J * AND 1 * V 4 Boors (- H Will CoiTiiuence * m W Saturday, July Sth ~ Tho greatest BARGAINS ever seen m Ashburon. pi X SEE iiANDBILLS. ? ANDREW ORR. .



r TiDiio Notices. c SEEDS, PLANTS, &c » TREES. TREES. TREES. flLgftin tender my best thanks to my riimiorous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall • •till conduct my Business m the future as { I have m the past, and all orders by post " f t otherwise will receive aiy 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. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trtes m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years old. Cupr«ssus Macrocarpa, I have * grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings hay* been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have •bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses »nd Fancy Shrubs m great variety. A trees supplied and planted by m^ will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES "DORTER AMES JTORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, AijLBNTON ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES TO be held on the Racecourse, Ash burton, on IEIJIffIAT, JPBT 6,10 Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President —John Grigg. Vicb-Prbsidbnts— G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Stewards —G. H. Alington, J, C. N. j Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. ( Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. MdKendry, 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. Hanmcafpers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 3, The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 soys ; second horse tc receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton Cr.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles ; over eight fights of hurcles, about 3 feet 6 inches high. 9 Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 30 sm s ; second horse to receive 3 soys and third horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of Inembers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOst. Maklm 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 Race, of 10 kjvs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Throe quarters of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 sovm 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 71b.s. Entrance 15s. About two miles. §* 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 syvs. Open to nil 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 n night 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 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 be sealed and addressed bo the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, Jigu <it the time of entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. No nomination or acceptance will l»e 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 hoiv» th.'it 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 pent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd AugustJ for the approval of the Com mittec. 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 day or for any longer period. The Races will be run under the Rules: of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &v • Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse and colors of rider, and m the hands oi fke Secretary not Liter than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July lOrli, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, July 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURJnY August 2nd, 1800 F J. FOOKS, tion Secretur