The Ashburton Guardian. Magna es Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1890. THE SKINFLINT MAJORITY.

The Government of New Zealand at the present moment consists of eleven men. The several constituencies have returned to Parliament ninety-four members, but the opinions of eighty three of the number go for nothing under the present conditions of Party Government. The eleven members referred to, and who are known as the Skinflint Party, represent the balance of power-between the Govern ment and Opposition, and are m a position to dictate terms to , either party. Under normal conditions of Party Government there is always an intermediate party, known as " In dependents," for whose votes Govern ment and Opposition alike make im portant bids; but the wants and opinions of the " Independents " are usually of so varied a character that the party lacks consolidation, and Go vernment or Opposition may., at will, split them up by conceding abridge here, a road there, or a railway to nowhere m particular. In the New Zealand Parliament, however, at the present juncture there is cohesion and deter mination m the Middle Party ranks, and they claim to dictate a policy to the Government under a threat of going over to the Opposition if this policy is not carried out. In order te retain pay and power, the Government have submitted to the indignity thus put upon them, and the Skinflints are masters of the situation. Under pres sure from the Middle Party the Cabinet, although previously saying such a thing was impossible, have pledged themselves to further retrench to the extent of £50,000 a year! The Opposition refused to give this pro mise, or join issue with the Skinflint Party m the effort to draw blood from a stone, and consequently lo3t the votes of these self-assertive rulers of the House and the people. The Opposi tion leader, as well as the Government, know it is impossible to squeeze another j£50,000 from salaries of already underpaid public officials, or to further reduce public services by a return to primitive expedients; but the Government, with less regard for principle than their opponents, have given a promise which they well know it is impossible to fulfil. If the Government should attempt to cut clown Education expenditure by lessening educational advantages, they well know that public indignation will follow ; and should an attempt be made at further cheese-paring by cutting down salaries, after the recent reductions, they may find themselves faced with a Civil Service Strike, the like of which has never been dreamt of before. The Government realise this, and their estimates of expenditure for the incoming year have been based upon a continuance of present salaries and present conveniences. They have however, m the face of this,undertaken a task which they know is impossible ; and they must now either break faith with the public on the education ques tion or with the Civil Servants whose salaries have been already cut down on the understanding that they would not be further touched. Failing either of these courses, they must break faith with the extreme Retrenchment Party who have placed them m a dilemma so humiliating and unenviable. The posi tion, however, serves to illustrate the absurdity of Government by party m a, small colony like this. The Govern ment and Opposition alike, who have some knowledge of the subject, have asserted that it is impossible to save £50,000 » year; but the Skinflints, the irresponsible party who know nothing of the insurmountable diffi culties m the way, say it can be done, and the Government have undertaken to do it. We wait for the result, and can only hope that this latest and maddest freak of panic legislation will not result m driving away another 18,000 of population from the colony.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

There were according to the departmental returns, 15,423,328 sheep m the colony on 31st of May last. Mr Willis, M.P., of New South Wales, has given notice of his intention to move that the colony should have a voice m the appointment of its Governor. Sugar will receive another shock. A new substance called inethyl-benzo-sulphinic acid is said to possess a sweeteumg power many times superior to that of saccharine. There is a law m Melbourns prohibiting persons from carrying meat through the town without having it propcrlv covered, and recently two butchers were fined 40s each and costs for this offence. There are extensive deposits of petroleum m Northern Peru, and an Ameiiean gentle man has purchased a tract of land 12 miles wide and 20 miles long, covering the situ of ancient oil works, and will develop tho pro perty as an oil region. The Temuka "Leader" says:—We have been told, on what we regard as good authority, that a Geraldine geritlei nan recently bought at one of the Government sales a piece of land for 10s an acre, and sold it again a few days afterwards at 30s an acre. Armstrong and Co. have some new gun mountings that may be of great importance. They allow the gun to be fired at an angle of 40 degrees, instead of 20 degrees, as formerly, a change which will enable ships to attack almost any coast battery from short range. The Qneensland Chief Jiisticc has written a letter to the Women's Suffrage League sympathising with the movement, and stat ing that he wished to see the franchise ex tended not only to women with property, but to the whole of the adult womanhood of the nation. The s.s. Ashleigh Brook, which ran ashore at the Cape, and became a total loss whilst on her way to New Zealand, wan insured for the voyage out and Home at 35s and 40s per cent. She was valued at £.13,500. The refrigerating machinery, valued at £12,000, was also insured. . Charles Theodore, Duke of Bavaria, be sides surgically treating thousands of poor patients gratis, spends £10,000 a year m maintaining his free dispensaries and hospitals. He has no pripatc fortune, but is dependent upon his annuity from the Bavarian Crown. In France, when a young man's extravagant follies reach a certain limit, he is pronounced to be incapable of managing himself or his affairs, is put m charge of a guardian, and treated as a moral lunatic. 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, Riverbanik, that will repay inspection by any one who contem plates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty different kinds shown, all valuable, long-keeping sorts. For size, color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown in.Ashburton this season.—(Advt.)

The Rink will be open to-morrow after noon and evening as usual. Government consider that the San Fran cisco mail service is doomed. The silence of tho United States Government on the qiies tion is taken as an indication that no subsidy will be forthcoming. Owners of unregistered dogs would dowel to interview the gentlemen m whose hands the sale of collars has been placed, as, if neglect to register is continued much longer, the Court scene of last year may be repeated. Wo learn that the " dog fiend " has been about again, and that one or two canines have taken their departure for the happy hunting grounds. Evidently strychnine is the poison made use of, and little pieces of well-dosed liver the medium used for convey ing the fatal crystals. An interesting return was presented to Parliament yesterday, on the motion of Mr Goldie, showing the nationality, religion, and education of offenders nnder 20 years of age received into New Zealand prisons during the year 1889. It thows that the total number was 294, of whom 61 were English, 10 Scotch, 15 Irish, 190 New Zealandera. 14 Australians, 1 American, 1 French, and 2 Danish. The religion* were—Church of England 126, Roman Catholic 70, Presby terian 44, Wesleyan 18, Baptist 9, Methodist 5, Salvation 2, Lutheran 2, Jewish 1, and .Freethinkers 19. The educational condition was as follows :—Read and write 256, read only 10, neither 28. The Colonial Secretary says salaries can not be reduced. For instance, as to the police service, he quoted statistics to show that the New Zealand force was paid at a lower rate than those of the other colonies, and the same remark applied to the Justice department. He did not think that there conld be any further reductions made m salaries, and if anything like serious re ductions were made all good men would be driven out of the service. Down our way, says Mr Taylor, M.H.R., what have we to contend with now ? Huge estates; and you cannot touch them. I had the pleasure some weeks ago of calling attention to a few typical cases, such as the case of Cheviot, where one county consists of about three hundred thousand acres owned by four or five men, the residential popula tion amounting to 112—-men, women, and children. Another case is that of Moore, of Glenmark —seventy-six thousand acrei, with a residential population of only thirty-five. Other cases might be mentioned, for Canter bury is simply spotted with instances of that kind. An accident of a somewhat painful nature happened yesterday to Mr George Arthur, clerk with Friedlander Bros. He had been holding Mr Hugo Friedlander's horse when it bolted off with the phaeton. Mr Arthur clung to the reins, but at the corner of the street his leg got crushed between the wheel guard post and the step of the phaeton. A nasty gash m the calf of the leg was the result*} from which Mr Arthur suffered somewhat severely, but doubtless, as it is only a flesh wound, a few days will see him about again. The Mayor has been good enough to present to the Domain Board a pair of black cygnets, and they are now disporting them selves on the ornamental waters. They appear to have taken kindly to their new quarters, and their white neighbors are not displaying any very marked hostility to them, but are extending a wonder ful amount of toleration. It is to be hoped that Hhe young hopefuls of the town will be equally tolerant of the black swans' presence and not disturb them m any way. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous* Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Griefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881.) In diseases of the kidneys, cither active con gestion or suppression, (uroemai) or albumi nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal mit 3 action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops, Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Griefswald, reports:—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Suirrhus of Breast—Excision Euca ypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured m fourreen days. - Advt.) , 4

LABOR QUESTIONS.

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Sydney, July 17. Work was resumed on the Tekapo and Jubilee this morning, the owners agreeing to discharge the foreman, pending a settlement being arrived at. Meetings both of the owners and wharf laborers were held to-day. The former decided to take legal advice as to the action of the men m withdraw ing, on the ground that they had broken their own rules, which provide for notice being given of changes. A letter to this effect has been sent to the Union. At a meeting of wharf laborers an animated discussion took place on the question of the employment of steve dores. It was decided to rescind yes terday's resolution, and allow stevedores to carry out existing contracts for twelve months. In view of the de mands put forward by the various labor bodies, the steamship owners have decided to take a firm stand. Con ferences are being arranged with the seamen to-morrow, and the marine officers and engineers next week.

Dunedin, July 17. At a well attended meeting of those desirous of forming a Domestic Servants' Union, a Committee was appointed to draw up rules. Miss Morrison, Secretary of the Tailoresses' Union, strongly urged the formation of a Servants' Home, which would also serve as a bureau, from which, if it was placed under a competent matron, mistresses could rely on getting good servants. Several of those present con firmed the statement, which had been challenged that servants had to get up m some places shortly after midnight to do the washing, and it was said to be the rule m several places to have the washing out at 6.30, so as not to interfere with the ordinary work.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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A X,«»l>or JtiA'crentn. Auckland, July 18. A Deputation from the Auckland K?iights of Labor waited on the Directors of the Kauri Timber Co. re grievances with their employees, involving different hours of work in different localities, the truck system, charging commission on men's cheques for wages, and other matters. The Directors expressed great surprise that such grievances existed, and promised a searching inyestigation and ample redress if charges were found to be ture ; and meantime authorised the deputation to wire to timber stations that the men were absolutely free to purchase stores wherever they please. X,uiM»r Union. Wellington, July 18. The Trades, and Labor Council have appointed a deputation to wait on the Maritime Council, with a view to bringing about a grand federation of labor through out the colony. A deputation was also appointed to wait on the Government, urging that Demonstration Day, October 28th, be proclaimed a public holiday. Arrirtil of thff Ovwrduw Ship Oraici The Otaki, from London, is outside the folds,

The Excitable Man.

" Aulus'" contribution m the last number of the "Australasian" to hand contains the following:—There are numer ous stories of lucky accidents which have led to the discovery of gold. In the north-west of Western Australia a find was made very simply. A boy took up a stone to throw at a crow, and found that it was a lump of quartz containing gold. The Resident Magistrate, who was of a i fussy excitable temperament, as soon as lie heard of this occurrence, rushed post haste to the telegraph office, called out "Quick, a telegram form, important message for Government," and dashed off his despatch at once for the Colonial Secretary. An hour afterwards he received the reply. He opened it with a gratified smile, knowing that it would contain the Minister's thanks for his zeal m sending the good news so promptly. To his horror he read as follows :—"The Colonial Secretary totheß.M., Blankville, —You don't say so ! What became of the crow ?" He rushed back to the telegraph office more frantically than before, and asked for a "repeat." He got it, and found that his official despatch read as follows:—r" A boy picked up a stone to throw at a crow." In his flurry he had left out all about the gold.

DISTRICT COURT

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY, July 17.

[Before His Honor Judge Ward.]

PROBATE.

Oswald Hammond (deceased). Mr Purnell applied for letters of ad ministration m the above estate m favor of Mr David Hammond, father of the deceased. Motion granted, question of sureties reserved. Isabel feiedlander (deceased). Mr Purnell moved for probate of'the will of the late Mrs Hugo Friedlander, m favor of Heinrich Kohn, one of the execu tors named m the will, m pursuance of leave reserved, at the time of granting of probate to Mr Hugo Friedlander, the other executor. Motion granted.

An Amusing Incident in Church.

Old Mr Collamore is very deaf. The other Sunday, m the midst of the service, Mr Hoff, who sits immediately behind Mr Collamore, saw a spider crawling over the latter's bald head. His first impulse wa« to nudge him, and tell him about it; but he remembered that Mr Collamore was deaf, so he lifted up his hand and brushed the spider off. Hoff didn't aim quite high enough, and, m hie nervousness, he hit old Callamore quite a severe blow. The old gentleman turned round m a rage to see who had dared to take such a liberty with him, and Hoff began to explain with gesture. But Collamore, m a loud voice, demanded what it meant. It was very painful to Hoff. The eyes of the con gregation were upon him and he grew red m the face. " There was a spider on your head." " A. Avhite spot on my head—hey 1 S'pose there is, what's that to you ? You'll know what is to be bald-headed yourself some day." "It was a spider! shrieked Hoff, while the pespiratiou began io roll off his his face. "Certainly it's wider," said Colla more, " and got more m it than yours. i But let it alone—do you mind ? You may let my head alone m church." "Mr Collamore, shrieked off, "there, was a spider on your head, and I brushed him off—this way !"—and Hyff made another gesture at Collamore's head. The^Md man thought he was going to fight him then and there, and hurling a hymn-book at Hoff, he seized the kneel ing-stool on the floor of the pew, and was about to bang Mr Hoff, when the sexton• interfered. An explanation was written on the fly-leaf of the hymn book ; where upon Mr Collamore apologized m a boisterous voice, and resumed his seat. They think of asking Mr Collamora to j worship elsewhere.

Diphtheria in Cats.

Medical men have now for some time had their attention drawn to disease m the lower animals coincident with diphtheria m the human subject, and reason has been found for suspecting domestic animals to be concerned m the spread of epidemics of diphtheria and other allied throat diseases. Dr Turner, the Hertfordshire health officer, m par ticular, has reported on the existence of a malady of a diphtheritic nature m various of the lower animals, especially m cats, and he has adduced instances m which domestic pets have been the first to suffer m localised outbreaks. Dr Bruce Low, m reporting on an extensive epidemic of diphtheria m Enfield m 1888, dre wattention to the large number of cats that suffered at the time, there being an unusual mor tality among them ; and he quoted an in stance where a boy ill of diptheria infected a cat, which m turn infected a second cat, the latter being the playfellow of four little girls, who nursed it during its illness, and themselves, one and all, contracted the disease, no other source of infection being discoverable. The same sort of evidence comes to us from America. But a distinct advance has since been made m connection with the etiology of diptheria, and Dr Klein, m a report contained m the volume just issued by the Medical Depart ment of the Local Government Board m 1888, details an experiments which he has made on cats with human diphtheritic membrane, and gives an account also of his inoculation of rodents and birds with the false membrane of the disease. In regard to these two latter the results were indefinite, but they were notable where cats were used. In fact, upon inoculation of these animals, Dr. Klein lias produced pathological con ditions which have general similarity to those of diphtheria m the human, and which are found capable of being repro duced by inoculation into other healthy cats. Tlvese results are extremely significant, and one cannot but think that if the Bard of Avon were with us now the accumulated evidence against poor pussy as a disseminator of fatal disease would have led him to modify somewhat his opinion concerning ' the harmless, necessary cat. 1

On the passage from Melbourne recently F. J. White, chemist's assistant, deliberately jumped overboard from the steamer Burwah.. He was to have been married to a young Sandhurst lady, but as an expected re mittance did not arrive the wedding was postponed, and when on the day finally fixed for it the money had not come White took refuge m flight and suicide. After White's death a registered letter con taining £300 was delivered at his address. Hollo ways Ointment and Pills. These remedies are unequalled throughout the world for bad legs, wounds, foul sores, bad breasts, and ulcers. Used according to directions given with them there is no wound, bad leg, or ulsers sore, however' obstinate or long standing, but will yield to this healing and curative propertiess Many poor sufferers who liavft been patient. ! m the large hospitals under the care of emmet surgeons, and have derived little or no benefit from their treatment, have been thoroughly cured by Holloway's Ointment and Pills. For glandular swellings, tumours piles, and diseases of the skin there is nothing that can be used with so much benefit. In fact, m the worst forms of disease, dependent upon the condition of the blood, these medicines, used conjointly, are irresistible,

An Interview With. CLAMPETT.

The correspondent of a contemporary nays :—" Arthur Clampett, alia* Sullivan, the unconverted athlete, would seem to have determined to resume his former habits. He returned to the colony by the Ruapehu, and on being questioned as to the correctness of certain statements made by him to a reporter of the Auck land " Star " on the eve of his departure for San Francisco, said that the report of that interview was absolutely correct. He had been credfted with making an assertion to tk« effect that he must have been drunk when he gave that interview, and he now emphatically denied having made any such statement. He added that at his former interview he was as sober as he now was, and that the only incorrect statement m the account of it as published was that he was made to say that he made £1000 »ut of the " religious racket" m New Zealand. He actually only made £304 beyond his expenses, and £5 of that amount was given to him by one party. As to his ex periences after leaving Auckland, I leave Clampett to tell his own tale. He said : " After arriving at San Fran cisco I went to, Chicag* and New York, and everywhere I found that copies of a "New Zealand Methodist" publication containing an exposure of my religious career m this colony had preceded me. When I went to England I found the same paper, and my own friends were turned against me. In consequence of this I was thrown on my resources. I gave lectures on New Zealand, and spoke m the highest terms of this colony. But here again my New Zealand experiences dogged my footsteps, and I had perforce to resort to gambling and the ring. I did not box myself, but made some money by backing others. While I was m London I received from a resident of Christchurch forty guineas to pay my passage back to New Zealand. He asked me to come back to Christchurch and make a confession. But I am done with the • religious racket' now. When I arrived there was not a soul at the wharf to meet me. Religious people, you see, were not prepared to restore a brother m a spirit of meekness, and therefore I intend to resort to the ways of men of the world, who know more than they do. I used the money sent to me for a ticket, and took passage by the Ruapehu ; but I have plenty of money, and intend to return the forty guineas to the doner. I intend henceforth to pursue my own profession as a professor of physical culture, giving gymnastic exhi bitions and lectures on my past ex periences throughout the world. I have written to Professor Miller, of Melbourne,, asking him to join me, and if he consents I believe we shall do well. I intend to proceed from here to Dunedin, and will visit Auckland again without fail later on." Clampett has evidently been doing a lot of muscular exercise, but still pos sesses that neat clerical look and persua sive way which formerly enabled him to ensure good receptions amongst religious bodies almost wherever he went. He de nies that he ever on any occasion since leaving this Colony attempted to impose upon religious organisations, and asserts that he finds his own profession much more remunerative.

Sweating in Melbourne.

The Chief Inspector of factories m Victoria is extremely innocent on sweat ing. He says the difficulty of obtaining any reliable data upon which to form an opinion is so great that '' very little is known about it." "Sweating" appears to mean, he says, working outside a fac tory at a lower scale of prices than can be obtained inside under log prices. He has come, however, to the conclnsion that many females prefer working at home, even at a lower rate of remuneration; whilst many people, both male and female, work m a factory m the day,time, a*nd take work home with them as well, the inducement to the employer being that they will do the outside work at less than log prices. "These people are of ten the best workers m the factory, and if they prefer spending the evenings m this way rather than m idleness or amusement, they surely cannot be blamed for it." One of the means proposed to prevent sweating— namely, the prohibiting of all outside work—he entirely condemns. "This would not only be a cruel hardship to many deserving people, but would also saddle the State with the support of many who at present are able to earn their own livelihood." This official is backed up by another inspector, who reports that he has "not been able to discover that sweating exists m any proportion of the Melbourne district." The officers evi dently have a notion of their own of the meaning of "sweating," and do not see the evils which the system the chief com mends is bound to lead to.

The Fear of War.

Referring to the recent speech of Count yon Moltke on the position of Germany, the Spectator states that it brings into strong relief one element m the Conti nental situation which m England, pro tected as it is by the sea, is too often for gotten—the terrible strain under which the nations must be living. This appre hension of war—war which will not be short—has lasted, said the Field Marshal, for 10 years ; and for all that appears, it may last for another 20. Actual war is only prevented by the preparations made to resist it, and those preparations of themselves keep up the fear that it must one day occur. Imagine the strain which that situation must of itself produce, the constant anxiety, not only among soldiers but among all whose business would stop m the event of invasion, the constant watchfulness of all neighbors' movements, the international hate which a protracted fear of invasion must necessarily produce. We know what it was here between 1805 and 1813, and the English were islanders, and could, by destroying fleets, make in vasion a physical impossibility ; while the Germans can do nothing except prepare ever larger and larger forces, every addi tion to which takes something from their happiness. The body of the people have all the anxieties of soldiers, without their hopes or their incentives, and must feel as if life were always overhung by a possi bility almost as depressing as a known lia bility to madness or some dreadful disease. It is a sad situation for Europe if the Field Marshal is right, and one which may make observers doubt whether the arming of the nations, is really such a triumph of civilisa tion. It did not help between 1795 and 1815 to keep off war, and it has not helped between 1880 and 1890 to mitigate a strain which is only better than the actual in vasion which, after all, it may not prevent. The situation is bad enough even m France, which always thinks itself m danger ; but Germany, with enemies on both sides, is paying a monstrous price for the privilege of keeping two provinces the loss of which she had m 1870 for gotten except m histories, and which even now, 20 years after their capture, would give a plebiscite m favor of re-union with their old masters. It is a useless question to ask, as well as a conventional one ; but still, m it lies the kernel of much of European policy: How much has Alsace- Lorraine cost Germany, m cash and . re cruits and energy, since 1871.

There is said to be a plant m Arabia, with flowers of bright yellow and with seeds which are like black beans, and these dried and powdered, and taken m small closes, cause a person to dance about and behave like a lunatic, till he becomes exhausted and falls asleep. When he awakes he has not the smallest remembrance of his ridiculous behaviour. The plant is called a " laughing jplant."

TELEGRAPHIC

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Sydney, July i 7. Eight million acres of leasehold areas, formerly devoted to pastoral purposes, which have fallen m, have been offered for selection. The rush of applicants was so great as to neces sitate balloting m almost every case. Newcastle, July 17. A clerk, namedHeaton, was knocked down by a coal truck tp;?day, and cut to pieces^ dying almost immediately. Adei<aidb. July l^jr. Mr Todd, Superintendent of Tele graphs, thinks the Extension Com pany may possibly have chartered a steamer from Banjoewangi, which will arrive at Port Darwin to-morrow or Saturday, with a batch of cable mes sages for the colonies. A discovery of gold at TJmbereni beka has caused a considerable rush. Diggers, are deciding priority m pegging out claims by drawing lots.

INTERPROVINCIAL

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Cheistchuech, July 17. At a meeting of the Hospital Board, Miss Steele, of Auckland, was appointad matron. The Board decided to postpone the consideration of taking steps to pring the Contagious Diseases Act into opera tion. :: , . , ■ ;.;,■.:• [) Captain Munroe, of the barque Kate Tatham, which arrived from Mauritius to day, reports that during the passage the cook, a German, named G-oddard Elveri, | committed suicide by hanging himself to a beam m the galley on May 29. DuNJEDiif, July 17. A meeting of the Harbor Board and representatives of the Chamber of Com merce was held to-day, to consider the question of seeking an amendment to act m the direction of increasing the rate on goods. It was decided to postpone con sideration until comparative information was available of other ports. At a meeting of the Palmerston Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., a resolution was passed resenting strongly the insults thrown at Friendly Societies by Dr McGregor m his report on hospitals, asserting that his statements were wholly false, and resolv ing that all Friendly Societies take steps to compel him to retract that portion of his report and make a public apologjf. The still case is further postponed- Invercargill, July. 17. The news from Coal Island diggings is. generally of a favorable character. Mr Simpson, the Government engineer, has visited the diggings, and authorised ex penditure on tracks to the various creeks, which will make work on the island less arduous. As regards gold-getting, most of the men seem satisfied with their earn ings. Bragg's party took out 22ozs for a week's work, a nugget of 10|ozs being among it. The most sensational item comes from Crayfish Island, where tw» well-known diggers, Cullen and Clark, who have been working together for a quarter of a century, are reported, to have found quartz on the beach, and to have a ton of stone which .is said to be extremely rich, so much so that it is not thought ad visable to give the estimated yield until more au|hentic information is to hand. Suffice it to say that a few tons of such .stuff will make the old men comfortable for life* The bend of what appears to be the reef is north and south towards the main land, and it is' to the.latter that the diggers are looking for something great if tracks are cut to enable them to get about. Two men, it is said, had come round by steamer to secure a claim on Crayfish Island, which is only about half a mile across. Oiie of the prospectors came on board the steamer, and showed samples of the stone, m which gold was plainly seen. The quartz collected by Callen and Clark is overgrown with kelp. Bits of the stone shown here are thickly impreg nated with gold. , .. ■. . , ,

Death of Mr Turnbull, M.H.R.

Wellington, July 17. Mr Turnbnll, M.H.R. for Timaru; died at five o'clock this evening. He was sixty-four years of age. He had. been very ill for the last nine months with Bright's disease.

The sad news contained m the telegram which we print above will be received with unfeigned regret wherever Mr Turn bull, was known. His unfailing goodness of heart made him widely beloved m South Canterbury, where hia lot was cast for so many years, but none could come into contact with him m any way without being impressed with his kindliness of disposition. He was a native qf Oxford, England, where he was born m 1826. He came out to the Colony m 1851, m the ship Fatima, and took up land under the Canterbury Association. He was.engaged m farming for over eleven years near Christchurch, and during part of that time he represented the Seadown district m the Provincial Council. He removed to Timaru m 1864, and went into business there as a draper, m partnership with the late Mr David Clarkson, and after wards as an auctioneer and commission agent. He represented Timaru m the Provincial Council, andassistedDrßayner to obtain the provincial vote of £100,000 for the harbour works, which the General Assembly ratified on the abolition of the Provinces; arid was 'afterwards elected to the House of Representatives m 1878 as member for Timaru m place of Sir Edward Stafford. He has represented the constituency ever since. He belongs to the present Opposition m politics, and took great interest m land questions and social subjects. There are five sons and several daughters: Thomas, now m Nelson; Arthur, Secretary of the Farmers' Co - operative Association, Christchurch; David, managing the Timaru business m his father's absence ; and a younger son, a lad, at home, Of the daughters only one is married, Mrs Mullins, wife of a former clerk to Mr C. W. Turner, who is now m England. In Timaru the late Mr Turnbull was greatly respected by all classes of the com munity, and his open-handed charity will be gratefully remembered by large numbers whom he assisted. For years he was a regular visitor to the- Timaru Hospital on Sunday afternoons, coriduct ing divme service m the men's wards, and providing all who were m need with what ever necessaries or comforts they re quired. Among the. poor people of the town he also extended his charity, and spared no trouble or expense m relieving cases of distress. The esteem m TjHiich he was held m Parliament was' feelingly given expression to by his brother members when the sad news became known yesterday, and the House of Representative's at once adjourned as a mark of respect to hi s memory. " ' _ Wellington, July 18 The Hiriemoa will convey the ibody of Mr Turnbull to Timaru, where the funeral will take, place. , ,

Ata meeting m Dunedln, attended byaboufc sixty persona, tinder the New Zealand Alii ance, most of those present being females, resolutions were cp.rried approring of the Prohibition Bill now befor* the House, and strongly urging it« adoption, and earnestly desiring all friends of humanity who desire to see the colony fiee from the curse of drunkenness to use every legitimate means to induce the representatives to support the passing of the Bill. The resolution fe to b$ sent to the Government, ■

THF. ASHBtTBTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1890.



Wanted. CASH Advertisements under this heading, not exceeding SIXTEEN .WORDS,!/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. 'TX7 ANTED—A few Flax cutters and W smart boys. Apply at once, H. GiFFoan Moore, Tinwald. 7 87 " "TXT HEN you're tired and weary, VV A comfort you will find, In ** Carson's fresh ground Coffee," The richest of its kind. 7 85 U/ ANTED KNOWN—The Strong * * Wear Boot for Men, Women and Children can only be had at W. H. Collier's. BOOTS, BOOTS.—"Keep your feet Dry and save Doctor's Bills. I have a splendid Stock m now. Try my Double-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur ton Clothing Mart, SaunderB 1 Buildings. JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. —H. C. Seobrs, Melford House. WANTED every man m the County to hare a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—-Robert Alcork, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. JUST Received—Over on« ton English and Continental Confectionery. Own maka as usual fresh daily.—H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East street. TTTANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest VV House m Ashburton to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. \\j ANTED KNOWN.—A lot of VV Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price.— W. H. Collier, *' The Corner." W r ANTED Known — One hundred and fifty Ladies' and Children's Ulsters bought a groat 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 Ashbarton, is at W. F. Hannaford's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with des^ patch Public Notice?. "PLOUGHING and Harrowing to L# I by contract. Apply JOHN GRIGG, 7+91 Longbeach. M"~~R~S i! T I M M O has removed from the Lyttelton Boarding House to those more commodi ous and central premises, Panama House, Where friend.-;, old and new, will be wel comed. Accommodation lor boarders at reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well known style. 7 63 BOOKS— Thousands of Books of every kind, including books mi History, Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c, •fee. Account Books and Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes at 5s per thousand. Fancy Goods, including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Cases, Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music—A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Coiicetinas, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall 1 N' ih. z NEW ZEALAND CLQTHM FACTORY FOR OVEECOATS AND WATEiIPBOOFS. CHEAPEST and BEST HOUSE m the District. HEALTH and COMFOKT j FOR 30/- The Celebrated Werthein New High arm Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ment? f^\ W H. WEBBER, Tp V j Manager J_ VMTHQUT TtXTH , WJTM.xTEEIS THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Caahel and High streets. Q IV/TYERS AND /""10., 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 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 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 3s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost. Hours of ttendance—9 »,jn, to 6 p.m.



VTOTICB—AII Persons found Tress JLN passing m pursuit of game or otherwise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riveradale, 24th May. 5 176 SEALYS FRUIT TREES XNLUDIN Apples, Pears, Plums, _x_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe testa during the last 15 years, and the stock is now admitted to 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, &c 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 Messrs J. Sealt and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurserym an, I Riverbank, Ashburton. JOHN ORR & Co. ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUE m the Followiug Leading Lines or GENERAL IRONMONGERY, ET Ex "Rimutaka." And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 Cace 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 £6. 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 Nuts, nil sizes. Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather Belting, l£ to 6in. Manilla and Flax Rope, 1| to Sin. 35 Coils Plough Lines. 2 Cases Mould Boards. 5 Casks Hornnby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Casks 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 Kegs Wire Nails. 20 Keys Fencing Staples. 200 Coils Stee} Fencing Wire, 80 Coils Barb Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cwt Bobit Mettle. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Packages Screws, Locks and Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 Cases Gorse Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hammers. 2 Bales Door Mats. 10 CratesCliiujl and Earthenware, includ- Xew Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware. Some of these arc 1 really beautiful goods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubroline, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all had m tiny quantity. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of tK] 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 Grigg's Famous Dairy. JOHN GRR AND GO., IMPORTERS. A NDREW ARRSS Xl NDREW IJRES GREAT m Jj ANNUAL SALE \ OF £5 ¥ % j. DRAPERY m " > H ' CLOTHING \ ' AND ¥ * 4 BOOTS g Will Commence M Saturday, July sth H & The greatest BARGAINS ever seen m Ashl-juron. !■> M $ SEE HANDBILLS. ? ANDREW ORR. ,



ruoiic Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TEEES. TEEES. TEEES. f-Lgain tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers avid Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall jitill conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive *ny 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 email Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, •uro years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have •bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Hoses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety. J 3trees supplied and planted by m^ will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES X>OETEIt AMES ± ORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, AwLE N T O N ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES TO be held on the Racecourse, Ash burton, on fIDiTOlY,]p$Hl() Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President—John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker, M.H.B. Stewards—G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course —A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. 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 property of members of "die Ashburton GV.unty j Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles ; over eight flights of hurc*les, about 3 feet 6inches high. 2 Hunt Club Cvi» Steeplechase, n handicap of 30 sen 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, lOat. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, las ; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such jumps and course as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.— Tho winner of this race to have the option of receiving tho prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. Hack Race, of 10 hjvs, no weight under 10st. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any..classic nwxi. P<m*o«try ion, 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 tho Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed, 71b.s. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5 Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first lior.se 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 <if hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 3ovs. 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 nil 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 enti-y, 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 nny 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 horsF that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1890, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be pro duced at the scales. Gentlemen riders. Names must be sent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd August for the approval of the Com mittee. Five per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the Course. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. The Races will be run under tho Rules f Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS Ac- 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 ATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY July 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to tli Secretary not latsr than 9 p.m. on ijyn. Secretary; '