The Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1890. LOCLA AND GENERAL

Curling irons are often responsible for grey hair. The rink will be open to-morrow as usual. In the evening a " slow race " will take place. A fresh budget of decisions under the Tariff" Act is gazetted. '^The revised rules for Resident Magistrate's Courts under the Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt Act, 1874, are gazetted. Carmarthen is declared by a local parish magazine to be for its size the most drunken town m Wales. It is said that n, Frenchman has discovered that by watering dahlias wich tepid water a delicious aroma is imparted to them. The olive tree lives to a great age. One lately destroyed at Beaulieu had a recorded age of five centuries, and was thirty-six: feet m cucumference. In 1841 there were 8000 Jews m all Pales tine. In 1883 there were 20,000, but so great | has been the increase of late that m 1888 the number reached 70,000, about the number that came up from Babylon. The German Emperor has ordered official noticeas to be published iii all parts of the empire warning intending emigrants against the delusive promises made by many emi gration agents, who induce ignorant people to take passages under false pretences. Dr Fredrik BjOrnstrom, physician of the Stockholm Hospital, is of opinion that hypnotism should be dealt with by the Legislature like deadly poisons, and none but regular physicians allowed to practise it. John" Wesley's bureau, which he used through the whole of his ministerial life, now stands m the house m which he died, adjoining City Road Chapel. Some few years ago a wealthy American offered £2000 for it. The members of the Social Purity .Society will endeavour to so influence public .senti ment "that it may be found an increasing difficulty to place men m authority m the State whose lives are an open defiance to moral law." The ancient Egyptians have never been equalled for their skill m the manufacture of psrf umes. Some of their ointment preserved m an alabaster vase m the museum at Aln viek has been found to still retain a pungent odour, although its age cannot be much less than 3000 years. Of the 10,000 diamonds cutters at Amster dam, who are all Jews, 7000 are said to be without work, the chief diamond cutting establishments having closed on account of the enormous rise m the price of raw dia monds. The rise is attributed to the Lon don house of Rothschild, which has mono polised the trade m raw diamonds. Both m Vienna and m Paris the graceful minuet is superseding the dance which, according to Lord Byron, " wakes to wanton ness the willing limbs." Curious enough, the change has been brought about m the former city by Strauss, the composer of some of the best waltzes ever written. In the French capital, the combined elegance and dignity of the minuet are making it popular m the best society. A fashionable dressmaker m England says school girls who come to her to be fitted are more or less deformed—one hip or shoulder higher than the other, or the shoulders rounded and the chest correspondingly con tracted. The deformity is accounted for by the girls stooping over school desks while at study, carrying heavy books always on l one arm, and allowing the whole weight of the body to rest on one leg while standing m class at school. Dr Barr, of the Liverpool Northern Hos pital, reports a number of cases of treatment of typhoid fever by prolonged immersion m warm water. One girl, aged sixteen, spent six days m a tank, and was completely cured. A man, aged twenty-eight, was im mersed m a tank for thirty-one days, with successful results. The doctor states that he has treated m all twelve patients to the "water cure," and that the mortality has been ni -

A remarkable case of death from self imposed fasting has just taken place at Ramsden Grays, a village m Essex. The victim was Miss Mead, a middle-aged person, and it is reported that she took nothing but water for six or seven weeks. She could not be induced to take food, and died from starvation. The Melbourne correspondent of the " Sydney Morning Herald " states that a sec tion of land at the corner of Elizabeth and Collins street, and having a frontage of 132 ft to the latter street, and 45ft to the former, was sold on the 18th June to the Eqnitable Life Assurance Society for £287,798, being at the rate of £2180 per foot. The writer says that experts valued the land at £2250 per foot, and that Collins street land has maintained its high value m spite of the heavy fall m the suburban property at the collapse of the land boom. The German "Medical Gazette" states that a student at Helsingborg recently sued a physician there for having hypnotised him against his will. At the hearing of the case the other day the various witnesses for the plaintiff behaved m a most extraordinary manner—their testimony, m fact, being utterly nonsensical. The Court became quite bewildered, and great confusion pre vailed until it became apparent that the witnesses were being hypnotised by one of the counsel engaged m the case, who made them say whatever he liked. The promoters of the Watkin Tower (writes the London correspondent of the " Manchester Guardian") have under con sideration a proposal which, though it is somewhat suggestive of Jules Verne, is submitted by a well-known engineer, and is said to be quite practicable. The tower is to be not less than 1200 ft high, considerably loftier than its prototype at Paris. At this atmospheric level the air, even over London, is absolutely pure, and it is proposed that by means of machinery specially devised for the purpose a supply of fresh air shall be drawn to the street level and then dis tributed to houses and public buildings, as water and gas are now. A Well-attended meeting of those interested m the Early Closing and Half-holiday Move ment m Ashburton was held at Mrs Pearson's Rooms, Triangle, last evening. Several resolutions were moved, but were con sidered premature, pending the decision of the employers. It was, however, decided that the employers be waited'upon, and, if possible, be induced to agree m closing their respective places of business on and after the first Wednesday m August next. This, it was contended, would enable the arrange ment to be fully known to country customers, by advertisement or otherwise. It was urged that the principal objection to a general half-holiday m each week had been overcome by six o'clock closing. The meeting of the County Council to-day was just saved by a neck. Mr McMillan, the mover of the " continuous sitting " motion that was carried at last meeting, did not put man appearance. Mr E. S. Coster tele graphed his inability to attend ; Mr Walker is m Wellington; and Mr Julian Jackson is away on leave of absence. Four members were present at eleven o'clock, and the quarter of an hour that followed was a some what anxious time. Just as the loyal four were beginning to fear that the statutory thirty minutes would elapse before a quorum could be secured, Mr John Grigg drove up to the door, and taking his seat, business began. As one o'clock approached, nature proved too strong, and the "continuous sitting" idea had to go under, and the members adjourned for lunch. During the discussion on the Want-of ' Confidence debate the member for St. A loans stated that at a recent sale of lands m North Canterbury fifteen buyers, ladies and gentle men, had purchased over nine thousand acres on "settlement conditions." Referring to these buyers the hon gentleman said not a man m the House could pretend that a single one was likely to become a residential working settler on the land bought. He showed that m another sale of forty sections a single landowner bought twenty-three sections, and he ended by guardedly placing before the House a recent case of alleged dummying, into which he demanded that the Minister for Lruuls should, m perform ance of the somewhat defiant offer he had made m his reply to Mr Ballancc, institute a Commission of Enquiry, promising him that the result would amply repay the cost. The meeting of the Presbyterian Church Musical and Literary Society, held last evening m the church, had been adjourned from last Thursday to allow some of the members to attend the Wood's concert in the Oddfellows' Hall, and the weather last evening sufficed to keep many members at home, but those who were present Were well repaid for their trouble. An exceedingly interesting and scholarly paper on the "Advantages of the Union to Scotland" was read by Mr W. Malcolm, who gave un answerable facts and figures m support of his contention that the union had been and still remained one of the greatest benefits to the people of Great Britain. The Chairman for the first portion of the evening was Mr W. Craighead, who afterwards vacated the seat m favor of the President, Rev A. M. Beafctie. These gentlemen and also other members discussed the paper, all expressing their pleasure with it. The second part consisted of musical items, namely, cornet and piano duet, Mr I. T. Baxter and Miss Grubb; vocal trio (unaccompanied), Messrs Kersel, Edwin and Hugh Craighead; song^ "The Highlandman's Toast," Mr Hugh Craig head ; violin solo, Master Cullen; song, " The, Battle of Sterling," Mr Kersel; and trio, Messrs H. and E. Craighead and Mr Kersel, this closing one of the best pro grammes given since the society was formed. It was announced that the Rev P. R. Munro, of Sydenham, had promised to give a lecture on "Robert Burns." This is to take place m the Oddfellows' Hall under the auspices of the Society, and the proceeds are to be devoted to charitable purposes m Ashburton. The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give tho most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. W. add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc. —"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during the day-time repeated' irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive fceter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several Aveeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life." (Advt.) 3

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN. [pee pkjgss association.] London, July 1 and 2. The wife and four daughters of Mr James, O'Connor, of United Ireland, died from eating poisonous mussels. The homeward mails via Brindisi had a narrow escape of being lost m an avalanche which overwhelmed the line at Bussoleno. The line was also washed away at Osere, and the pas sengers experienced much discomfort. The Directors of the Bank of New Zealand are studying Mr Hean's re port, and will probably came to a decision m a week. The gasmen out on strike at Leeds defeated the police, and prevented five hundred blacklegs from entering the works. The soldiery charged the gas rioters and injured many of them. Many soldiers and policemen and one magistrate were stoned and seriously injured while protecting the blacklegs. The East African agreement be tween Germany and England has been signed. London, July 3. It is hoped that the New Zealand Shipping Company will be able to pay a dividend of 6 percent, m September. The following is the result of the election for Barrow:—-Duncan, Badi cal, 1994; Wainwright, Unionist, 1862; W. S. Came, Unionist, 1208. H.M.S. Pallas has been launched at Portsmouth, and the ceremony of christening the vessel was performed by the daughter of Sir John Gorst. The Western Australian Land Com pany's prospectus, with a capital of half a million, will be issued shortly. All the Powers have signed the Anti-Slavery Act drawn up by the Brussels Conference, except Holland, which will be allowed six months' grace. Mr Raikes, Postmaster-General, is uncertain as to the date upon which ' the 2Jd ocean postage rate will come] into force. Nine thousand visitors, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, attended a conversazione at South Kensington m celebration of the penny postage Jubilee. Congratulations were received from all parts of the world. The Premier of Newfoundland has arrived m London. He asserts the color^ is thoroughly loyal, and the fishermen are not excited or likely to be provoked m attacking tlie French. He denied that the people are arming or that any serious trouble may be expected. He expressed his conviction that the difficulty may soon be ar ranged. Belgrade. July 3. The Servian Consul at Pristina has been murdered.

AUSTRALIAN.

[PER VKBSS ASSOCIATION.] | Melbouenb, July 2. A railway traveller, named King, while looking out of a window, was decapitated by an open carriage door of a passing train. Melbourne, July 3. The Government will undertake the prosecution of the Premier Permanent Building Society officials. Sydxey, July 3. Some extraordinary disclosures were revealed by papers laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly m connection with the visit of a man named Pull man, who claimed to represent the Pullman Oar Company. He had nearly completed an agreement to supply the Government with a number of cars, but owing to his unwillingness to produce his authority the Railway Commissioners cabled to America and ascertained he was an impostor.

INTERPROVINCIAL

[per press association.] Auckland, . July 3. An elderly lady, Mrs Wolgar, died at the hospital to-day, the result of injuries received from having been thrown from a buggy m Karangahape road a few days since. An old man named Honepoti, a Maori, is lost m the bush near CoromandeL Wanganui, July 3. A young man named Arnold George was arrested at Bulls yesterday on a charge of criminal assault on an old Maori woman at New Plymouth on May 12th. The accused was remanded to New Plymouth gaol till Saturday. Wellington, July 3 Frank Abel, a half-caste, who was in jured by the accidental explosion of a gun at Foxton last week, has died m the Hospital. The Chamber of Commerce to-day adopted the resolutions re land settlement presented by the Sub-Committee.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v DERBYSHIRE.

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London, July 2. The wicket was sticky and difficult. : Turner got six wickets for 16, and Ferris four for 30. The Australians m their second innings lost nine wickets for 75, when the innings had to be declared closed m consequence cf the rain. Jones played a very good not-out innings for 29. Spofforth secured six wickefcs for 42. (Received July 4, noon) London, July 3. The cricket match, Australians v. Derbyshire, was drawn. The Australians began a match with a Staffordshire Eleven at 'Stoke to-day, and at the 'adjournment for lunch, the former had lost three wickets for 14 runs.

INTER-UNIVERSITY MATCH.

Cambridge m their first innings made 97, and Oxford replied with 106,' leaving their opponents 54 to get to win. The University match ended m a vic tory for Cambridge by seven wickets.

SYDNEY LETTER.

[from our own correspondent.] Sydney, June 23. THE MONOWAI's TRIP. The inducements held out to the travelling public by the Union S.S. Company, who placed their new steamer on a pleasure excursion, resulted in that vessel landing over 300 passengers on the Sydney wharf last week. The vessel is one of the best of the Company's fleet, and the accommodation proved ample. The elements were exceptionally favor able for the trip, and from the time the steamer left Port Chalmers Heads until her passengers were landed, the ssa, with the exception of a few hours previous to sighting Sydney Heads, was like the proverbial mill-pond. Up to this time those on board thoroughly enjoyed the voyage, btifc it was nevertheless a great relief to many when the vessel steamed up the harbor on the Sunday morning, which turned out to be most favor able for viewing the beauties of the world-renowned scenery of this part of the Australasian colonies. The customary deck and other amusements were pro vided, and one grand concert was given, at which several residents of your part of New Zealand took a very creditable part. Mr Ford occupied tha chair, and Miss Murray (of Christchurch) presided at the piano. During the journey from Dunedin the boat was visited by thousands of persons in the various way ports, and at Auckland the modest sum of 6d was charged to visitors who wished to inspect the vessel, the result being that some £30 or £40.was handed over to one of the local charities of that city. As I have before indicated, the trip on the whole proved thoroughly enjoyable, the only i mistake made being perhaps taking passengers for way ports, which was the means of making things rather crowded until after we had left the last port of call. It is not exaggerating to say that a more comfortable or better class of vessel has never been seen in New Zealand waters —in fact the Monowai will compare, favourably with any vessel that has ever visited even this part of the Colonies. Of course the sum of £8 was reasonable enough for a trip which would occupy nearly 3 weeks, and this will probably account for the large number who availed themselves of the chance of visiting their neighbors on the other side. The morning we arrived was simply perfection, just like Canterbury summer weather, but while most of our passengers were doing the city In summer costumes the Sydney people were complaining bitterly of the exceptionally cold weather. Such is life, yRBETRADK SYDNEY. Whatever may be said pro and con on behalf of freetrade, there is no denying the fact that business here is stagnant. Any casual visitor cannot help observing this if he' will take the trouble to make inquiries ; but at first glance he is apt to be deceived, for the traffic of both vehicles and pedestrians is very great dining busi ness hours. But lam inclined to think it is all outside show, and that the business places are doing little or nothing. In fact one cannot help noticing this by looking into the various shops in the principal thoroughfares, which are, as a rule, empty, or nearly so, even during the busiest part of the day. The "depression" here is great, and you have only to visit the gardens and domain' to convince yourself of this, for in these resorts will be found hundreds of men wiling away the time in various ways, the majority of whom, pro bably, not knowing where to lay their heads at- night time. I don't say that all those whom I saw are deserving at sym pathy, but am certainly convinced that many cannot find employment. The Press of your colony can talk as they like about the. depression in New Zealand, but you are well off compared with this colony, and I would strongly advise New Zealanders to stay where they are, for should they come over here they will find the greatest difficulty in making even a living. The hotels appear to be doing all the business, and while one can get good 'accommodation for £3 a week in your colony, £4 and £5 have to be paid for the same kind of board here. But the hotels are conducted here on a much larger scale than in New Zealand, and several of these buildings contain over 250 bedrooms alone, and it is therefore necessary to keep a large istaff of employees. At the time of writing nearly all the principal accom modation houses are driving a real good trade, thanks to the influx of visitors from the neighboring colonies. Not for many a long" day has there been such a large number of passengers moving to a fro by the various intercolonial steamers. On Tuesday the A.U.S.N. Company's Ara watta took between 200 and 300 passengers for Queensland, and the Rodondo had also a large number, while the next day two other vessels took over 250 passengers to Melbourne, Over 700 visitors came here by the Monowai, Jubilee, and Tekapo from New Zealand last week. The traffic, it will thus be seen, is remark ably heavy,, but this is attributed to the fact that the cost of travelling has never before been so low as at the present time on all intercolonial lines. Competition in this direction is very brisk. One can get a saloon passage to Melbourne now for £1 ; originally it cost £3 and £4. SIGHTS TO BE SEEN. The visitor is never at a loss for some thing to engage his attention during his stay in the capital of New South Wales. There are innumerable recreation grounds, museums, a beautiful art gallery, etc., and the surroundings of the city cannot be surpassed in Australia for variety and splendor. Sydney is far ahead of any of her neighbors as regards reserves, which are not only very extensive, but are also kept in good order. Her tram system is on a colossal scale, and one can ride outside of town, a distance of five miles, for the small sum of 3d. Tram tickets are sold at different depots along the line of route, and must be purchased before entering the carriages, otherwise double fare is charged. The tram service runs in all directions, and only stops at certain places during a journey, and the speed at which passengers are conveyed to their destination equals that of your express trains. The wonder is that there are not more fatalities to record ; but then this may be accounted for by the fact that the engines make a thundering noise while in motion,' and a person has to be very deaf indeed should he not hear one of these locomotives at i least 100 yards away. The system is complete in every detail, and some of the trams resemble the trains on New Zealand railways, and can seat nearly 300 passengers at one time. At night over a dozen different places of amusement can be visited, and strange as it may appear, but it is true neverthe less, that most of the places are drawing crowded audiences. One has to be at some of the theatres an hour before the curtain rises to ensure even a fair seat in any part of the house. The great Toole is drawing immense crowds', but nearly everyone who has seen this artist in " Chawles " express them selves as disappointed. "After Dark," with Henry Rignold as Old Tom, is doing fairly well, and draws exceptionally large houses, while the Halle" concerts, with Miss Annie Montague and Mr Charles Turner as vocalists, are creating the. greatest enthusiasm among the music loving portion of the city. The Zoo and Aquarium are well patronised daily. But what strikes one as alarming is the large number of race meetings held every week over here. There are more meetings in a month than you have in your colony in a,year. The betting . mania has, I fear,, become an evil to such an extent that it will take years of legislation and (stringent measures to stamp it oui. And, like many of your gatherings, the horses here

as a rule, run m the interests of "^"® books " and owners (not of the public). I was present at a small meeting thxa week, and was surprised at the vast amount of watering that took place. To be brief, not only was there betting on the part of those who can afford to lose, and those who make a livelihood by attending the racecourse regularly, but also of girls and boys who did not look more than 12 or 14 years of age, but who, with an amount of assurance characteristic of the New South Wales youth, deposited,.their half-crown or shilling with the "list-men m backing their fancy. J fear, Fere I to continuepointing out the injury occasioned by the too frequent holding ;.#s,»ce meetings here, you would have room for nought else m your paper. A splendid cyclorama, representing the battle of Gettsburg, is on view m one of the suburbs. It has lately come out from England, and everyone .who has seen it pronounces it to be a most wonderful illus tration of a war. The visitor stands m a sort of rotunda with a dark roof projecting over his head, fie is supposed td be m the centre of the battle-field, with Veal wax figures, broken cannon and various im plements of war around him. all of which are lying on reaJsoil. Thisiswherethework is so well conceived, for about 26 feefcftfom where the visitor stands is a beautiful panorama, painted on an enormous quan tity of canvas which entirely encircles the point of vantage from which you look and which is a continuation of the view, and one can fancy he can see within a radius of perhaps 20 miles. Real fires, wheat grass, etc., are within touch of yon, all of which form a combination on the canvas, and the effect is most deceiving. An illustrative lecture is given at certain times during the day. i Nearly all the public and business ; buildings are of colossal proportions. I hardly think there is a structure m the whole of the colonies to be compared to the Post and Telegraph offices, and the facilities enjoyed by the public as regards this department is not surpassed any where. The Town Hall is another massive concern, and contains not only all the municipal offices, but also the celebrated Cennfcenial Hall, which can accommodate something like 3000 people, and m which is placed the largest organ perhaps m the world. To give your readers an idea of of ita dimensions I may state that a man can easily get inside the largest of Its tubes. The cost of this hall, when com pleted, will be no less a sum than a quarter of a million sterling. There are also two large buildings utilised as hotels, and which contain no less than 500 bedrooms, besides many other places of the same nature, but on a less pretentious scale. Excursions are plentiful, and a trip up the Paramatta m any of the pleasure boats is well repaid by a view of the beautiful scenery which abounds m this part of the colony. Accidents are of such common occurrence that the Press seldom take notice of them, except where the sufferer is a "personage." For instance I was one of a party of pleasure-seekers who were enjoying a run down the harbor last week when one of our company fell overboard and would certainly have been drowned had he not been a good swimmer and kept himself afloat till the arrival of a small boat from one of the bays. Had a similar accident occurred m New Zealand it would have been recorded m the papers, but here it is different. GOT HIS DTS9BETS. The trial of Dr McLeod for bigamy was concluded last Tuesday, when accused was brought up for sentence. It will be remembered that McLeod married one Mary Manson at Darling Point m 1872, and later on went through the same ceremony with Elizabeth Cameron, his first wife being then alive. All through the trial the prisoner appeared indifferent to the position m which he was placed, 1 and maintained that he would be finally acquitted. Whether this was "put on" or not I cannot say, but, as the sequel shows, he was considerably mistaken. The presiding Judge, m commenting on the case, saia the accused's actions from the time he had married his first wife was characterised by deceit and fraud, and his Honor could not take a light view of his conduct. Gaol life would be hard to a man of his education, but his Honor could not overlook the,, fact that accused had ruined the lives of two wonteii, and sentenced him to three years' hard labor. Prisoner made a long statement, m which he said that his first wife had left^him voluntarily, and that, m marrying again, he was not guilty of an offence according to the laws of America, THE PUBLIC DEBT OF NEW SOUTH WAXES. The "Sydney Evening News" gives the following statistics regarding the public debt of New South Wales :— The latest returns issued with respect to.our expenditure of money from loans Show m a clear and concise manner how the money was spent, and what amount of interest each expenditure has now to bear. Following are the particulars:—

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

FpER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] M Olalm for Damngreii. Wellington, July 4. In the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, James Jamieson, Manager and Director of the Commercial/Trust and Loan Company, claims £500 damages from Samuel W. Faulkner, a clerk, for alleged libel contained m a letter seat by defendant to plaintiff's employers, accus ing the latter of having embezzled the moneys of his former employers, the "South Pacific Loan Company. The case will occupy fche whole day. Wultart FrtM'dnsr Wo*lti« New Plymouth, July 4. ■ It is reported here that the freezing works at Waitara have been purchased by Nelson Bros, of Napier, who intend ze-opeuing them at an early date. The price paid to the Loan Company is said to be £5000.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

THE LEEDS RIOTS. ______ [PJBK PBESS ASSOCIATION.] " •' London, July 3. In consequence of the gap strike Leeds is m darkness at night. The strikers have assumed a menacing atti tude. ( ; Two thousand telegraph operators when asked to cheer the Queen hissed and groaned as a protest against the overwork to which they are subjected. The Mayor of Leeds prepared to read the Riot Act to the striker* at Leeds. The mob fired several pistol shots, but were dispersed by the soldiers. Two thousand coal porters at Dublin have struck owing to the dismissal of, a Unionist.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JtJLY 4, 1890.



Loan Annual expended. Interest. Railways and r tramways ... £35,808,913 ... £1,398,190 Electric tele- ' <* graph ... 700,595... 30,765 Harbors and , rivers ... 2,099,314... 85,632 Roads and bridges ... 600,182 ... . 26,720 Immigration ... 384,463 ... 18,703 Sydney sewer- .■":' age ... ... 568,123 ... 22,964 Sydney water supply ... 1,680,019 ... 66,908 Miscellaneous works ... 1,304,834 ... 4f ? 30« The total debt is thus shown afe £43,146,449, and our annual payment of interest is £1,693,391. , lW>:



There is now to 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, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contem lates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty different kinds shown, all caluable, long keeping sorts. For size, tolor, and general excellence they are by far he finest that have been shown m Ashburton is season (Advt. A shorthand type-writer, intended for the use of shorthand reporters m taking down speeches, is reported from Boston, Mass. It is an elegant little machine, made very light for carriage, and provided with over a dozen keys, which are played upon by both hands. It is stated that an operator of ordinary skill can register 100 words a minute after six weeks' practice ; and that from 200 to 250 words can be printed with the same number of strokes required to print 40 or 50 by the ordinary type-writer. i



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—- Rheumatism and rheumatic gout are the most dreaded of all diseases, because their victims know that they are safe at no season and at no age secure. Holloway's Ointment, after fomentation of the painful parts, gives greater relief than any other application; but it must be diligently used fco obtain this desirable result. It has been highly com mended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and by both sexes for rendering their attacks less frequent and less vigorous, and for re pressing the sour prespirations and soothing the\ nerves. In many cases Holloway's Ointment and Pills have proved the greatest blessings m removing rheumatism and rheu matic gout which has assailed persons pre [ viously and at the prime of life It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and a arious other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw then atten tion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which n other stocks can be relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery, man, Allen ton.—(Advt)



THE 1 C( RNER fTHE 0 C o «v_ , —- m o R [m W) R N f STOCK-TAKING 1 N i<; c THE J Q A T I '\? i UhE AT ■■ " The Corner " COMMENCES , Saturday, My sth SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS May be Expected To HE] LOOK OUT ( (ToEHo E O O . FOR THEM - jj IJw^,jMLLeU STEPHENS BROS 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 as 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 BRLLLIANT 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 for household purposes, stoves, etc., etc Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace with the times, we will RETAIL IT at thk USUAL PRICES, So Farmers and Householders will do well m Securing a Winter Supply, and m so doing we are satisfied they will be pleased with their purchase. We have, also, to hand a GOQD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES- Both English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desira to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and severn other varieties m packets or m bulk, so usfcorners favoring us with a cal will re eive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus oniers if requested and orders b,y pos will be despatched without delayj Orde c ivercc . n Town or Suburbs CTEPH ENS "DROS O T E P II ENS J3 R O S.



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WANTED Cash Advrrtisments under tins he tain no exceeding 16 words, ONE BIIILLIAO Addresxeimay be left at this Ofnei rpo LET—A furnished Bedroom for a JL single man. Apply " Mail " office. 7 24 rpHE tender of John Gourley for JL feencing at Hinds has been accepted. Wm. Anderson, Flemington. 7 27 T OST a Gold Ring, with initials J_J "R.H." between Cox street and W. Zander's, Tobacconist. Finder rewarded on returning same to this office. l ____ 7 30 TUST Received—Over one ton English t) and Continental Confectionery. Own make as usual freshdaily.—H.G. Floweb, Confectioner, East street. ANTED a Good General "Servant. Apply to M*ts Alfred Curtis, Carter's Terrace, Ashburton. 7 12 JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. —H. C. Segees, Melford House. v i/ AN.'.JLi .Known,—A special pur- V V chase of choice Ladies' Hats at a desperate price.—W. H. Collier. 4t130 W~ ANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest House m Ashburtcn to buy i Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. rpHE Patent Candle Extinguisher can _L be Set to Extinguish at any time required ; it will save insurance premiums your house and your life, price Is; Sole Agent for Ashburton.—R. Alcorn, Saunders' Buildings ANTED KNOWN.—A lot of Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." < ,i, ANTED Known — One hundred V'V and fifty Ladies' and Children's Ulsters bought a great bargain (good qualities), now selling very cheap—H. C. Segers. Melford House. "ANTED Known—The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashburton, 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 SALE OF BUUKS, STATIONERY, &c. At L. F. ANDRE WES AND Co.'s. OUR Stock being far too large we are determined to reduce same by Selling Off at Greatly Reduced Prices for CASH only. A discount of 4s m the £. A large stock of Music at less than half price. Inspection invited. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having~secured 1 a large block of Good Bush Land at Alford Forest, are now prepared to supply Farmers, Contractors and others with any quantity of fencing materials, viz: Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be hud at a very convenient place, or Orders may be sent by rail from Sprinsjburn Railway Station. GREEN BROS., j|l73 Sprinqburn Post Office IST THE Z N E W ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY roil OYEEC 0 A T S AND WATEPvPBOOFS. CHEAPEST and BEST HOUSE m the District. HEALTH and COMFORT FOB 30/- The Celebrated Werthein New High arm Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ments. /"I W. H. WEBBER, XH 1 j Manager. JD WITHOUT TCETH WJT-U-T.EETiS THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. q nvyr yers and no. 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 with the greatest confidence that wo guarantee the highest class work .and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete "Set — Upper and Lower temporary find permanent, £10 10.s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE oAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, sa. Extraction, 2k (3d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by ther dentists repaired or remodelled at infill cost. Hours of a tendance —9 am.to 6 p.m' 1



VTOTICE—AII persons found Tresspa J_ y sing m pursuit of game or other wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date wil be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May. 5176 SEALY'S FRUIT TREES INCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, _i Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and all other fruits.. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and the stock is now admitted fco be the .Largest and Choicest m Canterbury, probably m the colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable m quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, «fee. Choice m quality, numerous m quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands m number. A large quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES. Endless m variety and choicest m quality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. Note. —I will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through Messes J. Scaly and Co. THOST SEALY, Nurseryman, 1 Riverbank, Ashburton. JOHN ORR & Co. ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUE m the Following Leading Lines OF GENERAL IRONMONGERY, & ET Ex "Rimutaka," And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles. 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys. 1 Caee Table Knives, Forks, Spoons. 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 80 Tins White~"Lead. 40 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 Mangles.. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s to 3Cs. 50 Fenders from 6s to £5. 25 Tons Bar and Sheet Iron. 1 Ton Bolts and Nuls, all sizes. Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather Belting, 1\ to 6in. Manilla and Flax Rope, H to 3in. 35 Coils Plough Lines. 2 Cases Mould Boards. 5 Casks Hornsby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Casks Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axlca. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps. 20 Kegs Blue Stone. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Kegs Wire Nails. 20 Kegs Fencing Staples. 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire, 80 Coils Barb Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cwt Bobit. Mettlo. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. o Packages Screws, Locks and Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 Cases 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 goods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubroline, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all b had m any quantity. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of tli j 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 Sugar, Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitfc and Cos. Flour, Butter from Mr John Grigg s Famous Dairy. JOHN ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS. A NDREW /ARR'S /l NDREW \_/RR S GREAT m £ ANNUAL SALE \ OF CJ * % DRAPERY M * > H CLOTHING va AND 4 BOOTS J am Will Commence " W Saturday, July sth Jew The greatest BARGAINS jA ever seen m Ashburon. )A m SEE HANDBILLS. ? . ANDREW ORR. .



jfiioiio Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TUBES. TREES. TEEES. I 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 I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive jny 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 Trees 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. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have » 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 me -will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. TAMES "O°RTER J AMES X ORTER, NtTESERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, A jl. L .E N T O N ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES rpO be held on the Racecourse, Ash- I burton, on lIDSIIiy, IP? 6,18. Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President—John Grigg. Vice-Pkesidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, i W. C. Walker, M.H.R. Stewards—C. 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. JtJdge—M. Sfcifct. Starter—D. Thomas. | Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales —A. J. Kelly. Hanbicafpers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott. F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from die stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of 'Jie Ashburton Cr.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. ufc o miles ; over eight flights of hurc bout 3 feet 6 inches high. 2. Hunt Club Cup eplechase, a handicap of 30 ov cond horse to receive 3 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, lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, los ; 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 soys, no weight under Ust. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10.s, 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 7lbs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Lames' 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 night of hurdles m front of tho stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the fiat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination 10s, fco 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 to the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at 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 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 horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1889, 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 August; for the approval of the Com mittee. Five per cent will bo deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the Course. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and m tho event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. The Races will be run under the Rule;-, of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &c Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse And colors of rider, and m the hands oi he Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on • iTURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, Jnly 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not lat,vr than 9 p.m. on " ATURDAY, August 2nd, 1890. ■* E. J. FOOKS, Hon Secretary