The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 24, IS9O. RISE IN THE PRICE OF WHEAT.

No news conveyed to this colony by the restored cable has given greater satisfaction to the farmer than a con firmation of the expected rise m the price of wheat. Previous to thtf, breakage m the cable which shut the* colony out from the rest of the world, there were promising signs of a brisk demand and good prices for grain, and further news was anxiously looked for. On July 7th wheat was quoted m the London market at 35s per 4961b5, and on the 22nd cargoes, off coast, com manded 37s 6d to 38s. What the next advices may be it is, of courtse, impossible to foretell, but, judging from information which -has reached the colony, the probabilities! are m favor of a still further increase. The American crop this season will be a very poor one, and the new crop m India is so poor that exports from that country during the coming cereal year will be very small. An American writer says that the crop of the United States must be seventy to one hundred million bushels less than the average, or only about 400,000,000 bushels, 361,000,000 of which will be required for home consumption. The European crop of last harvest the writer estimates.at 1,119,500,000 bushels, or a total of 1,267,000,000 bushels, to meet a consumption of 1,305,000,000 bushels, and leaving a deficiency of 128,000,000 bushels. Therefore, he assumes that the next harvest year will be begun with reserves drained to the utmost, and with the prospect of only 20,000,000 bushels at the outside from the Unitod States, and very small supplies from India. He con cludes that, unless Europe grows a crop above the average, the deficiency will be a heavy one. At the time of writing this correspondent anticipated a favor able incoming harvest, but even under these conditions, a moderate advance was hoped for. Since the forgoing in formation was supplied, however, the crops of France and England have suffered from excessive rain, and the crops m Austria-Hungary have been damaged by rust and thunderstorms. What changes have taken place m Russia, Germany, Holland, Belgium, or Spain, are not recorded, but the re cent rise inpriceswould seem to indicate that something unusual has occured to cause prices to go up so rapidly as they have done within the past few weeks. The position to the fanner Avho has not yet disposed of last season's grain is embarrassing, while to the farmer who has already sold it is, exasperating. The latter can only look forward to the incoming crop for a share of the good things going, while the former may ruin his chances by holding on too long, and may ontheother hand, m the light of previous experience, sell too soon for his own advantage. In any case the greatest caution will require to be exercised, and it is to be hoped New Zealand farmers will be alive to their own interests this year, and be fortunate enough to take full advantage of the market at the right moment. The only way m which this can be done is to note carefully the indications of the market, and it is for each farmer to exercise his oavii judgment thereon, and not allow himself to be Influenced by those who have an interest m persuading him to sell his grain at too early a stage, or to hold it too long, m order that the dealer, with ■all information at his finger ends, may get liis accumulated cargoes to the favourable market beforehand. At present the outlook for the New Zea land farmer is a hopeful one, and the rise m the price of wheat, combined with good price's ruling for frozen meat, should have a decided effect m restoring public confidence.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Mr Cecil Rhodes, who has been asked to form a Ministry at the Cape, is the gentleman who presented the sum of £10,000 to Mi 1 Parnell, for the furtherance of Home Rule for Ireland. Joseph Harrap a man not unknown m Ashburton, was charged at the Christchurch R.M. Court to-day with forging a cheque for £57. The case was a similar one to Hadfield's. Accused was remanded till Monday. Queensland is making strenuous en deavours to establish an export trade m meat. A Bub-committee has been appointed to draft the prospectus of a company with a capital of £1,000,000, of which £230,000 is to be called up. It is worthy of note that a special train took to Christchurch from the district last week 2500 fat crossbred sheep, which, on in quiry, we ("Oamaru Mail") found had been sold by Mr Burbury, on account; of Mr A. Hayes, Hakateramea, at 18s Gil m the pad dock, which would be equal to £1 m Christ church. So far as we know, this is the hightest price ever realised m the colony for so large a mob of sheep m one line m the paddock. Mi' David Bellhouse, of Christehurcl}, who is at present m Dunedin as a delegate to the conference of Protection Leagues, had an exciting and unpleasant experience on Suuday morning. A number of bullocks were being landed from the Rotorua, by which steamer Mr Bellhouse was a passenger, when one of them attacked him from the rear.- He was caught under the armpits by the beast's horns, which, fortunately for him, were sufficiently wide apart to accommodate him between them, and was crrried m this way for a considerable distance. How far lie might have been conveyed it is impossible to say, had not a blow from one of the drover's fists caused the bullock to toss his head, with the result that his burden was deposited m the sea of mud that covers the streets m the vicinity of the wharves. Mr Bellhouse's clothes were considerably damaged, but he escaped himself with a somewhat severe bruising.—"Otago Daily Times."

There is no genius so gifted as not to need control and vivification. Russia peasants are flogged when they cannot pay the Government taxes. In the list of passengers by the Waka tipu for Sydney as .published m the press we find "Professor Clampett." Murdoch and his men acknowledge that they are too weak for the principal elevens m England, and (remarks a Sydney paper) too much champagne tends to weaken them still more. Divine service will be held m the Seafiekl Schoolroom on Sunday next by the Rev C. S. Bowden, 8.A., assistant curate of St. !'l(tiu£eW, Qhristchunrh, m the absence of A. Scotq The special train from Timaru this morning for the Grand National Steeplechase meeting sit Chriitchurch to-day was well patronised, and a large number of Ashburton sporting men and other passengers availed themselves of the cheap fares. The skating m the Domain soon terminated. The ice, which yesterday easily bore full grown men on its surface, had completely disappeared this morning, a sudden thaw doing this business promptly m a few hours. Many clubs m Welliugton find it difficul fc to maintain their status through members not paying their subscriptions. An associa tion is about to be formed for the purpose of preventing such defaulters from taking part m any game or sport while their subscrip tion, is unpaid to a kindred club. To the delegates of the Home Rule party who recently visited these colonies Victoria contributed £10,326; New South Wales, £10,517 ; South Australia, £720; Tasmania, £414; Queensland, £5572; the North and South Islands f New Zealand, £5300; malting a total of £32,888. A meeting was held last evening m the Arcade Chambers m connection with the pro posed performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "Patience." A committee of five gentlemen was appointed to take pre liminary steps, and to report to a meeting to be held at an early date. Mr Taiwhanga caused considerable •musement m the House one day last week by propounding a retrenchment scheme of his own. Tawhiao, he said, would accept the office of the Governor of New Zealand at £1500 per annum, a Maori Premier could be got for £800 a year, and Ministers for £400 a year each, thus effecting at one fell swoop an annual saving of £40,000. Speaking of the sparrow nuisance, a correspondent of the " Field " says:—ln consequence of a note m your columns, I have lately tried one of Wyatt's (of Bristol) sparrow traps, which m shape is like a large spittoon made of wickerwok, and find it moßt successful. It is placed where the poultry are fed, and six to eight sparrows are caught daily, I generally leave one hen sparrow m the trap as a de coy. When one considers that a single pair of sparrows will rear from eight to ten young ones during the next three months, these traps seem to deserve a trial wherever sparrows are numerous, The funeral of the late Mr J. Good, which left his late residence at Allenton on Tuesday, was largely attended. The cortege com prised fifty or sixty vehicles, besides horse men and footmen. The deceased was an old and respected settler, whose first acquaint ance with the district dates twenty-five years back. Five or six of the coffin-bearers were' countrymen of de ceased, who came out with him from Lincolnshire many years ago, and whose connexlonal acquaintance and friendship has continued uninterrupted ever since. Services at the grave were conducted by the Revs Buttle and Sawle. The late Mr Good was an active member of the Wesleyan Church m the district, and was much esteemed for his consistent conduct. A memorial service will be conducted m the Wesleyan Church next Sunday evening. Darwin estimated that worms, by swallow ing earth for the sake of the vegetable matter it contains and forming castings, bring to the surface as much as 10 tons of earth per annum on an acre. Worms are great pro moters of vegetation by boring, perforating, and loosening the soil, and rendering it pervious to rains and the fibres of plants, by drawing straws and stalks of leaves and twigs into it, and most of all by throwing up such infinite' numbers of lumps of earth called worm casts, which form a fine manure for grain and grass. The earth without worms would soon become cold, hardbound, void of fermentation, and consequently sterile. This has occurred m many cases where the worms have been accidently or intentionally destroyed, and fertility of the soil has only been restored when the worms had again collected and resumed their fertilising work* While Mr Richard Cook was working m his claim m Long Gully, Livingstone, on Friday afternoon, a fall of earth took place, completely covering him up. His nephew, who was also working m the claim, was struck by the falling debris, but was not injured. On looking round he could not see his uncle, and surmised that he was buried underneath the debris. With commendable promptitude and presence of mind he directed the nozzle of the hose to the place where he thought his uncle was buried, and was enabled m a short time to unearth him, and then dragged him to a place of safety. Mr Cook's injuries are thought to be most serious. AtOlclhill, England, a working man named Darby and his wife put their three children, aged respectively, seven, six and three years to bed on Saturday night, 10th May, while they went to market. On their return they found the house full of smoke, and on going upstairs discovered the three children lying on the floor. Two were dead, having been suffocated, while the eldest, a girl, died on the following Monday. One of the boys got some matches, and striking one, threw it at his sister, setting the bed on fire. They then jumped out of bed and ran into the room m which they Tere found. The house i 8 a small one, and would speedily be filled with smoke, and ib is supposed the children were over come before they could raise an alarm. The (Ashburton hounds met at Laghmor yesterday. The attendance was only fair, with a good sprinkling of ladies ■ on wheels. Luncheon was partaken of at Laghmor pre vious to beginning business, and after full justice had been done to Mr Buck ley's good things a move was made to a paddock opposite the homestead, where puss was found at once. After a run of twenty minutes, over very awkward country, testing the jumping powers of the meeting, and very clever work by the hounds, a kill was secured m the centre of the creek. Another paddock was drawn and puss was found, taking the meet . overmuch the same country for about the same time, and killing m the swamp. Just as the hare was being taken from the dogs another hare jumped up and the hounds went off again without a moment's breathing time. After a short run this hare was lost, and the huntsman decided to whip off. More of Mr Buckley's good things, a neat speech from Mr Rees m compliment to the host for his sportsmanlike qualifies, cheers to follow for Mr and Miss Buckley and Mr D. McLean, anil the meet took their homeward way. The 54,000 tons of steel employed m the Forth Bridge is that known as mild steel, and was matte on the open-hearth or Siemens- Martin process. Two qualities were em ployed, one to resist tensile and the other compressive strains, having strengths re spectively 30 to 33 ami 34 to 37 tons per square inch m tension. Under the combined circumstances of the most adverse conditions for the stability of the structure —the maximum rolling load, and the fiercest hurri cane—the strain will never exceed 7?j tons per square inch, and m some parts consider ably less. It will readily be perceived how ample is the margin of safety allowed. The changes resulting from variations of tem perature have of necessity to be allowed for, and m so large a structure they are consider able—an inch for every 100 feet being arranged for m expansion and contraction, the space over the whole length of the struc ture gives for this purpose no less than seven feet. For each pier and cantilever, with part of the connecting girder which it has to carry, eighteen inches of play have been designed. The surface of the bridge requiring to be kept painted is no less than twenty acres, while the rivets employed, if laid end to end, would cover 380 miles m length, and the plates used m the construction would extend a distance of over forty-five miles,

Hon J. White's Horses.

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(Received July 23, 8 p.m.) London, July 22. The second batch of horses sent to England by the late Hon James White, are showing much promise, and regret is expressed at the nominations being void, as the filly Mons Meg, which is shaping excellently, would probably have been heavily backed for the Middle Park Plate at the Newmarket meeting m October.

Addington Stock Market.

Christchuech, July 23. The weather to-day, though cold, was fine. Stoke Sheep.—There was only a small entry. Some lines of mixed two-toOths brought 11s 9d, and wethers of the same age reached 13s lid; aged crossbred ewes sold at from 8s to 10s 3d, and hoggets sold up to 11s 9d ; 7s were obtained for a small line of lambs. Fat Sheep.—Another grand entry, m most cases of prime sheep. Competition was keen and prices remained firm, up to 26s 6d being obtained for some prime fat wethers, and 25s for some maiden ewes sold by Miles and Co., from a line sent m by the Stonecroft Estate. Best wether mutton commanded as high a price as it has realised during the season, while any thing of quality m the shape of ewes also brought good prices. Fat Cattle.-—There were 182 head m the pens, and of these, two very prime: lines were exceptionally good. One of these arrived here last week from the North Island, and were sold to-day at from £9 5s to £10 ss. A prime line of mixed sorts from the Ashley Gorge Estate also sold freely, steers bringing from 225: 6d to 24s per lOOlbs, and heifers at lower rates, while a number of cows and inferior quality beef realised from 18s to £1 per lOOlbs. Store Cattle.—The entry of dry stores was limited, and consisted of small farmers' lines which were mostly disposed of at fair rates. Three-year-old heifers fetched from £2 15s to £3 10s, and cows from 32s to £3 Bs, according to quality. | Pigs,—There was another large entry, principally of baconers, which sold freely at about the same rate that has prevailed of late, viz., 3|d per pound net. Pigs estimated to weigh 1501bs when dressed, realised from £2 3s 6d to £2 ss, and porkers realised much the same, as 701 b pigs brought £1 to £1 Is 6d.

RETRENCHMENT.

Although with the aid of the " Skin flint" party the Government had apparently succeeded m evading the necessity for initiating real bona fide retrenchment by negoitating Mr Ballance's resolution, and affirming that of Mr Monk, it now appears evident that the Opposition are ■deter mined that substantial reductions .shall be made m the public expenditure. It is always a matter of extreme difficulty to effect the reduction of items m Committee, but for the first time for many years the work has been under taken with a determination to .carry it out m a systematic manner. Judging from what lias already taken place, it is clear that all, or nearly all, v proposed increases to* salaries will be struck off, and that all services which can be dis pensed with will be dispensed with. It is anticipated that the total amount of these reductions will reach from £50,000 to £70,000. In carrying out this programme the Opposition is rendering the most valuable, and indeed ""ecessary, service; but it is to be hoped hat m so doing they will not fall into the error of a reckless reduction, such as wDuld be calculated to demoralise the Civil Service, and perhaps deprive the colony of the services of some of its best officers. Retrenchment is absolutely necessary, but it should be a judicious retrenchment, for mere reductions of votes are not necessarily synonymous with true economy. Given that this is borne m mind, and that the estimates are intelligently criticised and amended, excellent service will this session be rendered to the colony by the action of the Opposition m Committee of Supply.

The Gisborne Murder.

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Gisborne, July 23. The hearing of evidence m the murder case has been going on all day. Constable Farmer deposed that accused came to him and stated that on March 30, he went shooting with Streeter. They had not gone far before they sat down. Streeter said he would go to town, and Black gave him £30. Accused said he had heard since that Streeter had beert seen at Wairoa. Witness gave evidence as to the discovery of the body, and pro duced some shot and a photograph of Mrs Streeter found m Black's camp. Joseph Hart detailed recent conversa tions with accused, who told him that Streeter had cleared out with a Maori woman, and spoke of his fear of being arrested for the murder of deceased but protested his innocence. Sergeant Carlyon detailed a conversation with accused, who told him there was no fear but Streeter would turn up as soon as he got short of money. He said Streeter had £6, and that he put on his best clothes before starting out. The clothes produced from the body were old . working clothes, and no hat was with the j body. Accused tcld witness that Parsons told him that he had seen Streeter at Wairoa. Constable Riddell gave evidence as to the arrest of Black, and the identification by prisoner of Streeter's body, also as to the taking of the weddina ring presented to Mrs Streeter by Black. Constable Law gave evidence of finding the body, which had been crushed into a hole much too small. Wm. Good, jeweller, sold the wedding ring to Black. John Parsons, shepherd, told of numerous conversations with accused, who said that Streeter had gone to his brother's m Christchurch, and had been seen at Wairoa and Napier. He spoke of the improved appearance of Mrs Streeter, and said Streeter did not treat her well, adding "Thank God, he won't trouble her any more, poor soul." When asked by witness " Did you .shoot Streeter V accused replied, " How could I, when he was seen m Napier V Accused told witness they parted good friends, and after that he went shooting pigeons.

HALF-HOLIDAY.

A meeting of shopkeepers was held m the Arcade Chambers yesterday after noon. Fourteen business men attended, and J. M. Cambridge Avas called to the chair. The Chairman said he had been asked i by the Early Closing Association to wait upon the traders m Ashburton, m con junction with Rev E. A. Scott and Mr R. W. Jenkins. The ultimatium from West street was Saturday afternoon for the half holiday, or nothing. The programme i of the Chmtchurch Early Closing Society was one o'clock on Saturday and no late night at all. After some desultory con versation, • \ Mr H. H, Stephens suggested the ]

closing of all places of business at three } o'clock, as a compromise. He did not think anyone came m to do buainesß after three. The Chairman said he had the signatures of twelve business men who were willing to close their houses on Wednesday at one o'clock, if the thing were general; Mr Baker suggested that each Jine of trade should make its 'own arrangements for closing. Mr H. Zander suggested a Wednesday per month as a half-holiday. Mr R. Alcorn would rather have one whole day m the month. Mr S. Alcorn said that when it became known m the country, that the half holiday was established, people would not come m. Mr R. Alcorn thought the whole thing was premature m Ashburton. It would be better to wait until Christchurch had settled the question before a young town like Ashburton moved m the matter. Mr H. Zander, to bring to a close an irregular discussion, moved : —"That the first Wednesday m each month be a holiday from one o'clock m the afternoon, and that business places close every Saturday night at eight o'clock." He regretted that the West street merchants did not fall m with the half-holiday on Wednesday, but he moved this motion for'those present, independently of the West street people. Mr R. Alcorn seconded the motion rtro forma. He would rather see a whole holiday than a half one. Mr S. Alcora would move as an amend ment, " That there be a half-holiday from three o'clock every Wednesday, and that the closing hour on Saturdays be nine o'clock." Mr H. H. Stephens - seconded this, believing that the holiday once a month would not work well, as customers would be sure to forget all about the holiday ; but if three o'clock closing became per manent, people would soon get to know that the shops closed on Wednesdays at three, and all shopping would be done before that time. Mr Orr—Does this vote carry any thing with it ? Does it mean closing ? Mr Zander—Certainly not. Mr H. M. Jones desired to know if there was to be any opening at six o'clock again, after closing at three m the afternoon? , It was mentioned that one tobacconist at least, would open again m the evening. Mr S. Alcorn said there had always been elsewhere an exception made m the cases of tobacconists and fruiterers. The Chairman put the amendment, which was carried by 9 to 4. Mr H. Zander said he would not close m any case unless the West street stores closed. The meeting then broke up.

London Thieves.

'These pearls don't suit; let me see Mine others.' : ' Very well, madam,' and the attendant m the Broadway jewellery store makes a movement towards removing the tray, at the contents of which the customer has been glancing. ' Oh, don't take that away yet. There are one or two little things I may decide to pur chase.' ' Certainly not. Examine, them at your leisure. James, did Mr Jones call for his watch tliis morning V James bobs up from some other part of the store and replies : ' Not yet, sir ; but I am expecting him m soon.' The jewellery salesman goes to the safe to secure a new tray of pearls for the in spection of his well-dressed female patron, and James apparently, busies himself with various duties at another counter, But his keen eyes never leave the woman who toys with the costly trinkets before her, and every : movement of the diamond ringed hands is noted with close and trained scrutiny. The salesman comes : back and remarks — ' I think, James, you had better send those unset stones over to Mr Williams at the. Hoffman. It is not policy to Avait any longer, for he may go out this after noon. Now, madam, here are some very choice specimens that I think will suit you.' She doesn't know it, but the woman has been under surveillance, and the order was given right before her face by the polite and smiling attendant who so obsequiously received her commands. When the salesman asked, 'Did Mr Jones call for his watch V the word ' watch ' was the only one m the sentence of value or meaning to James. Itjwas an order from one man to the other to keep an eye on the customer. When the salesman re turned and said, 'it is not policy to wait any longer,' he intimated to his companion that he could proceed with his other duties. Probably there is no large jewellery establishment m the country where catch words of this nature, are not employed, and where the visitor is not tjhe object of close observation from the moment he enters until he departs. The scutiny m not m the remotest degree impertinent or apparent; it is simply one of the safe guards by which the dealer m precious stones and metals lessens his chances of being robbed. Yet, despite every precaution, it is extremely infrequent for a jewellery merchant, to go through a twelvemonth without sustaining losses, petty m many cases, extremely great m others. A trusted employee may prove dishonest, credit may be given to irresponsible parties, goods ordered to be sent to some address may be paid for with a bogus cheque, or the messenger may be robbed. The lavish window display is a necessity of the business, yet ,it involves one of its chief dangersj for nothing can tempt a desperate, needy and daring rogue more than an array of glittering gold and shining gems. It takes such a person; the briefest pos sible time to pick up a stone, smash the glass, seize a handful of valuables and make off, fighting his way through the astonished and unready throng of pedes trians to the freedom and safety of a hiding place m some obscure . quarter of the city. Or he may prefer the safer method of entering a shop at dusk, throw ing pepper m the'salesman's eyes and escaping ere the pain-maddened clerk can tell those who come to his assistance what has happened. > . , In recent years, however, thievish ingenuity seems to have triumphed more through schemes involving mental skill than brufce force. It is.not so very long ago that commercial London went wild over the operations of a daring . gang, all of the members of which eluded capture, after realising huge, profits from their transactions. The principal m the various ' affairs ' was a handsome young woman, elegantly dressed.; She would enter a jeweller's shop and ask to look at some gems. While engaged m making her selections the music of a hand organ would be heard from the street. The woman would pause, open a pocketbook, take out a shilling, and say : 'It always makes me feel charitable to hear that tune. Pray give me coppers for the i silver.' On receiving the . change she would wrap a portipn of it m a piece of paper and add : ' Please have one of your young men give that to the organ grinder.' After the request had been complied with she would resunie the inspection of the precious stones, make some small investment and prepare to depart. Usually the salesman would discover the absence of from one to three costly gems and de tain her. She would grow indignant, he more firm and insistant. The messenger boy sent for a policeman would find one right at the door and call him m. He would place the w6mau under arrest, m&

she would beg him to spare an innocent person the disgrace of being dragged through the streets to jail. A cab would be at hand, and m it the policeman and his prisoner would drive away, after the former had warned the jeweller to be m court promptly next morning. And that was the last the merchant would ever hear of the woman, the organ grinder, the policeman, or the cab driver. All, of course, were confederates. When the female customer sent out the parcel to the street musician it contained, besides the coppers, the stones she had abstracted from the tray. With these m his pocket the organ grinder , promptly disappeared, the bogus policeman took his station within call and a humble but uMul member of the gang took care that meanwhile the genuine policeman on the beat was getting his fill of beer at the most convenient publichouse. The grand exit to the waiting cab of the stern officer and the weeping female completed the artistic details of the swindle. In two days thirty-eight complaints reached the authorities of thefts of this sort, but by the time they got ready to?act n,o one could be found for them to arrest.

A Great Parliamentary Leader.

. Preparations are being made among the clerical opposition to celebrate m a suit able manner the seventy-eighth birthday of Herr Windthorst, the only member of the Reichstag m whom Prince Bis marck recognised a foeman worthy of his stuel. Nothing is more strange than the contrast between the two men. The one, a burly giant m stature, with a big* loud voice and heavy tread, always arrayed m his uniform of a cavalry general, with boots and spurs complete ; the other, a little old dwarf, almost hunchbacked, with a singularly ugly yet clever face, watery eyes that are hidden behind a huge pair of blue spectacles; a monstrous and al most toothless mouth, from which issues a thin, piping, wooden kind of voice; and clean-shaven cheeks, m every fold and wrinkle of which there seems to lurk a sarcasm or an irony m store for the Chancellor. 3£lt is this little dwarf, however, who is the temporal representative, of the Pope m the German Empire. It is he who is the despotic leader of the Catholic party m German politics—a party of the most heterogeneous nature, since it is composed of great feudal princes and lords, of pre lates and of priests, of landed proprietors, of Poles, Hanoverians, and even a sprink ling of Socialists. All these are ranged under the banner of the little old man, who was formerly Prime Minister to King George of Hanover, who has succeeded m blending his loyalty to the overthrown Guelph dynasty with the moßb un questioned patriotism toward the great German Empire; and who, although three years older than Prince Bismarck, seems destined to survive him. The ex- Chancellor treated with him as from power to power, and at the Parliamentary receptions at which Herr Windthorst was his guest made a point of giving him in variably the place of honor at his right. —London "Star."

The Mutinous Guards.

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London, July 22. Large crowds assembled to witness the departure of the Grenadier Guards, who embarked for Bermudas at day break. The greatest enthusiasm was displayed, and ji large number of police were i-equired to keep the crowd m order. The men were cheerful, and were taken straight on board H.M.S. Tamar at Chatham. The popular im pression is that the Guards have been harshly treated. The officers are out of touch with the men through non residence. Many members of the House of Commons are urging Mr Edward-.Stanhope, Secretary to the War Department, to reduce the sentences passed on those convicted of mutinous behaviour.

The Unemployed in Melbourne.

At Melbourne last week about 300 of the unemployed held a " mass meeting," and deputed two of their number named White and Fleming to interview the Commissioner of Customs, to whom Fleming represented that most of the men out of work m Melbourne were honesb artisans, laborers, and mechanics who, owing to the slackness of work at this season of the year, were unable to obtain employment, though anxious to do so. Many of them walked the streets, day after day, from morning to night, looking for work, and, weary and footsore, re turned to their homes hungry and unable to give the food that their wives and little ones cried out for. There must be something radically wrong when such a state of things could exist m a prosperous city like: Melbourne. Whatever wasf the cause, it was clearly the duty;of the Government to do something to remedy the evil. It was their duty to erecfc dwelling houses for the working clashes, to provide bathing establishments where poor men could get a Avash at a; nominal price, and to start Government works that would give employment to those who were suffering from the want of work. Mr White referred to Premier Gillies having told them to apply to the Salva tion Army and endeavor to get Work through them, and said that those" whom this deputation represented declined to mix themselves up with a number of people, many of whom were partially re claimed criminals, whilst others was covered with vermin to such an extent that it would be dangerous for any man to come into contact with them. Besides that,' the Salvation Army encouraged mendicancy, and, as honest workmen, they did not wish to associate with an organisation that permitted such a state of things to exist m its midst. He warned the Commissioner of Trades and Customs not to look too lightly upon the case put before him, or to believe that the demon stration was got up by men merely for the sake of an agitation. .; Mr Patterson replied that it appeared to him that the unemployed movement had become an annual affair, and that the < agitators who came up every year Were the same men. Whilst he sympathised with suffering and distress, he felt that the greatest possible injury hecoukld^ to them would be to lead them to hope that the Public Works Department was one where day labor was provided. He had seen enough m the past to convince him that it would only add to the evil if he encouraged anything of the kind. He trusted they would go away without mis taking the fact that he did not intend-to provide a, system of labor which would re duce Victoria to a huge workhouse. The Salvation Army, for which they had ex pressed such unjust contempt, had" come forward m a magnanimous manner with ;he object of assisting the unemployed'to find work. The Army were doing good work, because" they were rescuing men from ruin, and alleviating their distress and suffering. He. regretted to see two men endowed ; with certain gifts and talents turning them to the worst, possible account. When their labors were com pared with those of the Salvation Army, whom they so. unjustly derided, they would be found to be low .down on th« ladder of fame. They must remember that there were people out of employment at Ballarat, Sandhurst, and Castlemain«. Mr White : They will also have to' be provided with work by the Government. Mr Patterson; No," they wert Jtt^

TQM ASHBTJRTO^r GtTAKDJAN, THURSDAY, JULY i% 1800.



We clip the following important testimo nial from the " Illawarra Mercury " (N.S.W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment :— '" Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years witli acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Kucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the '' Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March hist., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which lie had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he lias found the Eucalypti Extract a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish thia information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity,"—(Advt.) 3fl'



"Wanted. CASH Aertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN * WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. WANTED— Members of the Dawn of Peace Lodge, 1.0. G.T., to attend at the Election of Officers this evening at 7.30. MAGIC iLantern Entertainment m aid of Prosbyterian Sabbath School Tuesday, 29th inst., 7.30. Collection at Door. 7 146 kJ Singing Battle, new scngs, new choruses, various instruments, Thursday night. Silver coin admission. —Captain Dixon, commanding. 7 129 WANTED ~KNOWN~fhe Strong Wear Boot for Men, Women and Children can only be had at W. H. Collier's. OOTS, BOOTS.—"Keep your feet Dry and cave Doctor's Bills. I have a splendid Stock m now. Try my Double-soled t Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert ' Alcorn, Ashbur ton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings.; JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. ANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. JUST Received—Over one ton English and Continental Confectionery. Own mak* as usual freshdaily.—H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East street. WANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest House m Ashburtrn to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segbrs, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN.-A lofc of Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price — W. H. Collier, "The Corner.'' ""ANTED Known~3() ne 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 Public Notices. npENDERS Wanted for~the~Erection JL of a Two Roomed Cottage. Par ticulars at Mr O'Connor's Shop, Arcade. 7 133 A GENERAL MEETING of the New Zealand Temperance Al liance will be held on FRIDAY next. Back Room Templar Hall, at 8 p.m. 7 130 BOOKS—Thousands of Books of eTery kind, including books on History, Travels, Science, Roligion, Fiction, Ac, ifcc. Account Books and Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes at 5s per thousand. Fancy Goxls, including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Cases, Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music-r-A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Concetinas, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDRE WES & CO. fjtrttioners' Hall N ™E Z NEW Z E A LAND uLUlniiui riRdUKi Half Yearly STOCK-TAKING -NOW ON.- REDU GT! o'i S IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. The Celebrated Werthcin New High «irm Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ments. f"i W H. WEBBER, TTI v J Manager JP WITHOUT TCETH &)TM-T : EE.Tff THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. S. M™ AND C a SURGEON DENTISTS. And at Dimedin 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 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 10s. 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 vUAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made other dentists repaired or remodelled small cost. Hours of tteiidanoo—9 a.m. to 0 p.ia



NTOTICE.— Anyone found Tres ~L\ passing m pursuit of game or otherwise on the Riversdale Estate on nnd after this date will be prosecuted J- R. WILLIAMS. __Riyeradale, 24th May. 5 176 SRALY'S FRUIT TREES TNLUDIN Apples, Pears, Plums,tai -Jl Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Necs of ines, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tents during the last 15 years, and the stock is now ndmitted to be the Largest and Choicest m Canterbury, probably m the colony, to select from, all warranted, and afc your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable m quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all Bizes, all prices. ®h SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c Choice m quality, numaroua 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 addrest on application. Notk. —I will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through MiwsKs J. Sealt and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Rirerbank, Ashburton. JOHN ORR & Go. ARE OFFERING GBAND 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 Ca!>e 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 Wrin^eri and Mangles. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s to 3Cs. 50 Fenders from 6« 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, l£ to 3in. 35 Coils Plough Lines. 2 Cases Mould Boards. 5 Casks Hornsby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Cask* Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axles. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps. 20 Kegs. Blue Stone. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Keg.«. Wire Nails. 20 Kens Fencing Staples. 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire, 80 Coils Bar!) Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cn-t Babett Metal. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Packages Screws, Locks md Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels nnd Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 Cases Gorse Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hnmmore. 2 Bales Door Mats. 10 Cmt<- s China and Earthenware, includ- New Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware. Some of these are really beautiful goods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoliiie, Lubroline, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all had 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 Sugar Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitt and Cos. Flour, Butter from Mr John Griggjs Famous Dairy., ( JOHN ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS. j A NDREW /~\RR\S JX NDREW yjUIA S GREAT m £ A^NU.ALii.SALE J OS? CS * » j DRAPERY m & -. > H CLOTHING I- -" AND ft* fa BOOTS *> M ■■ Will Commence *• W Saturday, July sth The greatest BARGAINS -a| ever seen m Ashburon. «£ <& SEE iiANDBILLS. ? i ANDREW ORR. n



"rnwio notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &o TBJ3ES. TItEES. TREES. regain 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 ■till conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive aiy prompt atten- Hon. 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 Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a 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 and 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 T3ORTER AMES 1 OUTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, A^LBNTON ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES niO be held on the Racecourse, Ash- JL burton, on AUGUST 6,1890 Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President—John Grigg. Viob-Presi»ents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker, M.H.R. Stbwardb —G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Jtogh—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. CmRK of the Cour.se—A. Hewson. Clkrk of the Scales —A. J. Kelly. Handicapfers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the properly of members of *;he Ashburton Cc.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs, Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles ; over eight lights of hurdles, about 3 feet 6inches high. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 80 so\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 members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such jumps and cour.se 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 Hack, of 10 x jvs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have nover been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Three quarters of ft mile on the iiaf:. 4. Maidbx Stickplechahe Pl*\te, 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 nil advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Entrance los. About two miles. 5 Lames' Bkacklet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first horse to receive a bracelet- of the value of 15 soys , the .second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front- of the stand to the ajitisfacblon 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 boys. 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 to the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age ab . the time of entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and • colora 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 jbj the necessary amount m cash. All horses must be ridden m colors. A qualified hunter shall mean any horf»: that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1890, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be pro duced ;it the scales. Gentlemen ridors. ■Names must, be. sent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd August^ for the approval of the Com mittee. Five per cent will be deducted from all "wiimiugs 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 today or for any longer period. The Puiccs will be run under the Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all case? where they npply. NOMINATIONS &c .Nomimitions to be accompanied by fees name, a^e. and description of the horse mud colors of rider, and m the hands of he* Secretary not Inter than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July IMb, 1890. Weights will bo declared on MONDA V, July 28th, 1890 ■Acceptances must be made to t!ie fsecrotary not later than 9 p.m. on J&yn SevretcU' *