The Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1890. THE KERMADECS.

The proverb that " far fields are fair fields" and its equivalent " distant pastures are always green," has received a recent illustration in the case of the j Kermadecs, which, being the most dis tant appanage of the colony, were, upon being opened for settlement, painted' in most attractive colors as quite a little paradise. Gazing at the promised land through rose-tinted spectacles, quite a considerable number of people set out from Auckland to locate them-, selves in the favored spot, and .for a time reports came to hand of their i delighted realisation of their f 6ml anticipations until lots of people began to wish that Sunday Island were only large enough to contain us all. But suddenly a total change has come.'over the spirit of the dream, and a few day,s ago the Hinenioa brought back to the Northern City some thirteen of -the Kespadec settlers, with their families in the case of those who had any families to bring, and the returned emigrants have delivered themselves of i a very doleful tale. They report 1 that the soil is poor and disappoint ingly unproductive, and that such crops as they raised, during their short stay on Sunday Island, were de^ stroyed by rats and caterpillars. In fact, they^ay that, but for the kindly assistance of Mr ■ Bell, the original settler at the Kermadecs, and , the timely.arrival of ihe\ Hinemoa,-, they would actually have lrieen in .want of food for themselves and their families. If all their statements are to be' ac •ceptedas accurate, .then ' undoubtedly the Kermadecs are a delusion and a snare, but before we decide that, this is really so, let us see what is to be said per contra. Well, then, it appears that these statements are challenged by Mr Stratford, another settler on Snnday Island, who is at present lux Auckland, and.intends returning to the Kermadecs by the first opportunity. Mr Stratford strongly dissents from the statements of the disappointed settlers. He admits that the land in Denham ■ Bay is not' so good as elsewhere in Sunday Island, but declares that it is sufficiently good to maintain in comfort 200 people. He himself is a settler on the island and intends to remain there, and gives it as his opinion that the sensible settlers who remain behind,, and .who mean business, will never regret cjoing so. As to those who have left he: says that some of them went to the island without furnishing themselves with the six months provisions required . and which practical men knew would be necessary in founding the . settlement: Others, he says, " did not really set about in earnest the cultivation of the land. They arrived too late for the last planting season,, and have come back without giving a trial of the next season—m fact, the place has had no real test or trial at all, and, in his opinion, only one bona fide settler has returned. Had the original batch of settlers arrived in time for the plant ing season, the crops would have been secured or harvested before tho hyber nating season of the rats was over, and they had commenced their ■ depre dations. Through the want of foresight and provision of some of the settlers, they have had to fall back upon Mr Hovell and others, who have besn giving their stores to these people for the most of #he -time up to their departure from the island." To this several of the returned settlers reply that all but one of those who left by the Wainui for the Kermade^s in December had six months provisions with them, and that as to the rats, even on Mr Bell's property, where owing to the northerly aspect the crops ripen earlier than at Denham Bay the rats make their appearance before the crops are ripe, though they are not so troublesome on that part of tho island at at Denham Bay. And to show the comfort in which even the fortunate^Mr Bell lives they add that his staple articles of food are kumaras, bananas, mutton birds, goats' flesh and maize meal. And as to Mr Hovell they say that, he would have come ay/ay with the Hinemoa, but for the delicate state of Mrs Hovell's health,' and they wind up by declaring that they would'nt wish their worst enemy to go to the island which they have abandoned. Where there is so wide conflict of testimony it is difficult to ' decide what is the precise truth of the case, but we think it is a fair dedugtionf rom the evidence pro and con, that while the Kermadecs are not such an ex ceptionally di?%litful location as some persons had enthusiastically imagined, they like all other countries and places have their advantages as well as dis advantages, and are capable of, afford ing a comfortable home"to a consider able number of the right class of settlers.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

JJishop JTifljpg is the seventh Bishop the Anglican CjfhuveU actually consecrated in IJTew Zealand. ' " ' ■ The "North Otago Times'•'says that A- Derwent potato weighing 41b llozshas been grown by Mr Laffey, of Cave Valley, Oamaru. An jj^nglish contractor is said to be build ing an air.-febip y/Tjioh is expected to have a speed of 150 miles"a»fto.vi\ , The Czar of Russia drinks five quarts ,oi champagne a day. He is also said to have become a victim of the opium habit, and his splendid physique is rapidly weakening. The atte&^on of persons desiring f.o have their pianos tiiiitsd % vr repaired is directed to Mr W. Wooldridge's &(3yfcsJß&ment in this issue. ' ' i Mr Twopeny has resigned the editorship of the " Obago Daily Times," owing to a dis agreement with the Board of Directors as to matte** of public policy. The following ,tuw £hg Hospital returns for the month of April:—ln Hospital Ist of month, 4; admitted during moutiv, 15: discharged, 7 ; died, 1 ; remaining vi Hospij&j, JstMay, JB9O, Jl. ' ''' Ida Benedict, has been totally -blind since last Octokov, i'q&h i# -uer seat at the I meeting of the " 6'hristian N.e>y Yorkers, '■' i and declared the her sight had Vudd^dy j been restored to her. lfc was veyy cei'taui ' p\vx,t the woman was able to see, and the ,ass^i]]])lage fell on their kness, and gave ihwijs If, n^jvftcle procured through faith. At the opening (rf tbs April term of the 'Supreme Court, Honol" 11:"* *1." IJ-x'-- . General announced the : |. !■■■■. ■. . ,a '- ] Charles Creighton, son '■ \ f,'L'eighton. journalist, to the position oF sUepuiy Attorney-General. The many friends ,'pf this .youiig gentleman in New Zealand will be pleased ft> lieajP.qf Jlis professional IMJlvanpement-] " " '

The Matron of the Hospital desires to acknowledge with thanks receipt of flowers , from Mrs Lea, books from Mrs Pattman, I and fruit from Mr John Stapleton for the j use of the inmates. | The land taken up in the colony during April was—Cash land, 7948 acres; deferred payment, 4585 acres; perpetual lease, 27,937 acres; total, 40,470 acres. To-day Bernard Cullen was released on bail, pending an appeal to the District I Court from the sentence imposed by Mr,' i Shea Lawlor on Monday. c'ln' a good "many parts of the town the pump w.ellsare tV rr''M; -. -V". '\-: ■' ■ 1 ■i-; 1'.l- of waterJ In, 1 -, ". ■.'.- . ■ :'.; '• seve. ■ 'V. :, V. •■■ ...;. of the wells have not been ■■» ''■'■•■ "■■■ >«■: ■■ ■ *"' ' * There is a fairly full supply of water in the Domain at present. The swimming bath has a foot or two in it, the second pool is nearly up to the by-wash, and the reservoir is up to its ordinary height. ' , '; ' The Aninat correspondent of the "Press" .■- !\ i : A j;cf-'»i in this district has received, .iiTvicc «>:" !mK- .- •,'»! of a large consignment of 'butt'6r, ivKi'eh waV sent Home in the summer, vthe net resiilt hehig a clear profit of 9£d.per lb after paying all charges. According to the Wellington correspondent of the "Press "the leader of the Opposition, Mrßallance, is likely to be opposed next ■ election by Mr Peat or Mr Parsons, or both. These gentlemen are old residents of Wan ganui but are not considered likely to give Mr Ballance much trouble. A large area of Crown Lands described as good pastoral country will be open for applica tion on and after the 27th insf comprising a total of 29,250 acres on the Three Springs, Albury, Opawa, Mount Nessing, Levels, and Cannington runs, and the Brothers Range. The cash price ranges from 15s to 35s per acre." ' ~* . South Africa must' be a perfect paradise for feminine domestics. The w ( agesthey can earn there seems almost fabulous. A nurie, girl can command 30s at Capetown, £3 at Kimberley, and £5 to £7 per month at Johannesburg; a cook £4 per month, at Capetown, £7 at Kimberley, and £12 to £14 at Johannesberg. But barmaids are still more highly favored mortals. These charmers can count on obtaining £6 per month at Capetown, £8 at Kimberley, aud from £20 to £30 per month at Johannesberg—£36o a i year for a barmaid ! , An apostle of energy was dilating the other clay on his pet hobby. " Why," said he, " look at B- ;■•■! . Landed here-with | 15s in his pocket 20' years ago, and !is now, '. worth £40,000 ! There's energy for you !" "Oh," rejoined his companion, "that's! .nothing. Look at j, D ! Lauded at ■ Auckland 25 years ago with 5s in his pocket. ! He got a I asket on credit, and began selling trotters." " Yes, yes,", eagerly interrupted the apostle »f energy; '' and now ?" " Well, he's still selling selling trotters, but—he, owes for the basket!"— New Zealand Times. After dispussing the action of the Auckland Asylumauthoritiesin dismissing spc old help less, friendless patients, and leaving them at the door of the offices of the Charitable Aid Board, tne latter passed a resolution con | demning the action of the Government as unjust and discourteous and declining to | accept responsibility. The six men were subsequently brought before the Police Court when the justices commented equally,: severely upon the conduct of the Board. , Ultimately a Salvation Army officer in Court ! offered to provide for the men till satis | factory arrangements were made. The retrenchers (says the " Schoolmaster " ' might take a hint from an occurrence which has happened in Nelson. Two young ladies, ! twins, .have i applied in a school for the '< position of mistress. They do not want to separate, and so desire to act as one teacher 'at the rate of salary for one. If those Board members who object to going to the Govern ment for more money " can only encourage the maintenance of a regular supply of twins, they may save the country money and also ■ mike it clear that twins have another pur pose than simply that of giving us food for laughter. j The usual weekly session of the Dawn of :Peace Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was. held,in the Templar Hall on Thursday evening. The : Lodge was opened in the usual manner by |Bro. Pearson, C.T., and after the usua], routine of business had been gone through,' , the newly-elected officers were installed by .Bro. G. Scott, L.D., as follows:—Bro. G. ; W Andrews, C.T.; Bro. Rooke, V.T. ; Bro. ■E. Andrews, S.; Sis. E. Nelson, F.S. ; Bro. E. Parkin, M.; Sis. J. Lcitch, C. ; Sis.' I Page, S.P.S. ; Bro. M. Kerr, A.S.; Bro. j Hawkins, I.G. ; Bro. Hoult, O.G. the I Lodge was then closed in due form by Bro. G; W. Ai\dre)vs; C.T. While the Local Government Bill was in | Parliament,'Mr Gladstone, it is alleged, thus expressed himself on the licensing clauses :— ('I do not believe the conscience of the people will allow publicans to be deprived of t!ieiv'means of living without equitable com pensation; I imagine the surviving houses would reap the benefit of a diminution of the number in - increased custom. Why not make them pay for it hi heavy licensing ?" The right lion gentleman is said to have added that he favoured the Swedish system, by which-i 1. 1 ]■"-. ;■■ 'I;.": i-• be sold at cost price, as t ■ y... . . - ' .. had no interest in the sale. * )..■'•,•. A case of the new trance disease, known as "La Nona," is reported v f to have .taken place at St Leonard's, Hastings. It appears that a gentleman staying at an hotel in the western part of the borough; who has had influenza, went to beer one evening at the usual time. Not coming down at the custo mary hour the next morning, his room was entered, and he was found to be fast asleep-" All efforts to wake him were fruitless, al though three doctors were called in, and mustard plasters applied ,to his.fe;et. He', eyoatually came out of the trance late at night in a state of extreme exhaustion, and still lies very weak and ill. Who shall say that the lot of the insurance agent is a happy one ? In a place somewhere in the North Island a sign is posted up ii> [aworkyaid "No dogs or insurance agents j admitted." But this is nothing to what was done by some workmen in a certain iron | foundry. The . insurance man, with the keenness ?■>- " -<■■■•.■' \< < r all agents, had ferreted'c .■ ■■::■. ! ": >\. "',' lives," buf he was asked to call ngain. "He did, but what met his gaze on this occassion turned him sad. . The mtft had made, a small wooden box ifi ■ the shape of a coffin, in • which' was placed a number of bones, while powder and dynamite adorned each side of the box. And this ghastly thing was nailed to a post in the back yard bearing the solemn inscription 1. " 'JLhis was tlie fate of the last insurance agent.". ->Tlie men were bothered no. more, and the a^ent has sought fresh fields. Hollo watt's*. Pills. "—lndigestion. —How much thought has Veen bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon ihis lujjyergal and, •ny J-- ' .-V .. .which i 3 with certainty a) ■ ■ :■ ;■■■,- * ! with out fear of relapse by a course ot this purify ing, soothing, and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels— then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire .ajrsteiH tljafc harmony dwells between each organ and its. functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the; public, since Hollo way's Pills are ; fully', competent lo subdue the mosb chronic and distressing pases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer' to health, strength, and cheerfulness. We cjip, the following important testimo nial from the* i"-,-..-- .*""■■ ■y"(NiS.W.) of the 30th Ma "■ I ■..■■„■■.■ comment; — ,'.-Mr,John I. ■ ';..■"'* "^5 illi Mountain, writes to us ■■ : ■ "■" ■ for four years with acute gravel, he has <-■:-.■ - :- **■•:.• complete relief by using *• ■ ■■'■ .■ * >■ ■■' JJuoalyptic Extract. He says :—.'' Seeing the stUu iiixj-raci, 4.4y^rtised in the 'Illawarra Mercury",' his intense Buf%'h)g induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr ijosking, < chemist*, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at *?n<?o. He states that between lOfch March iiVvfc,'j \yliei^ }\q obtained Hie first bottle of .the extvact, and" tliy Iss}, fhe 'use of that medicine continued to affoi'il him fcelijjf, tp which he had been a stranger for four years.' Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish i>ki<i uiformation through the ' Mercury.' We li'ivt! much ]^uiio,tij'c in complying with Mr Lovoduy'a request, whos-'c word cumiot bo doubled, and who can have no object in view, oilier than :i pure desire to benent sulfcrillg t humaoity."-—(Advf) %

It should be mentioned with respect to the sitting of the Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday (it being stated in our report that Messrs Shea liawlor ',• and' A. Harrison occupied the Bench), that Mr Lawlor only sat while the case of Cullen was before the Court, Mr Harrison' taking bis seat subsequently. The attention of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club is drawn to an advertis lnent jwhich appears in another column. Owing to the continued dry weather it has been decided, not to hunt any more until sufficient rain falls to soften the surface of the ground at .least,... at .present.it being im possible to hunt owing to bad scent, and the certainty of crippling the horses*^ ;./ We draw attention to the fact. that a I social' dance will 'take place^to-mbrrow even ing in the Orange Hall, the proceeds of which , will be devoted to the benefit of My P. O'Connor, who had the misfortune recently to break his leg. In connection withithis we- are desired by ,Mr,J.<C*-Duneau>tomen-; tion 1 that in writing'.qiit,jbh» adyerlileijient which appeared in yesterday's issue he in advertently . omitted %o nlention the rekson why the benefit'was tendered to Mr O'Corinor. We observe that the, Tim~n ynp-?^. when ever they have occasion i-> -«■■ • i-« ;li,-. part of the breakwater j which" d6flects' from a straight ;line, iiivariably 'speak: of it- as'> the "kant." In the interest of the Queen's 1 English we protest against this misspelling of the 'word,..which-;oughti to 'begin with a "c" instead of a " k." There is no auch as " kant" in any standard dictionary exbept as the proper name of a German philospper —in fact "kan^'is?^ cant: termiwlrich can't be tolerated. '" ) It is notified in the "Gazette" that on and after 6th June, 29 sections of land of areas ranging respectively from 3 acres to 2316 acres in Selwyn County between Bank side and Rakaia on the east side of! the railway, will be open for selection, the'cash price ranging from 15s to £1 per acre. Also on the 12th June a number of sections of from ,5 acres i0|1970 acres on the Waitohi Hills,' near Gerafldine, at prices ranging from 10s to 30s per acre! ■ All England is just now crazy on' the subject of paper pillows. You tear' the paper into very small pieces, not bigger|than your finger-nail, and .thejfv pujbithem Hnto a pillow-sack of drilling or light tickiiig."" They are very cool for hot climates, and much superior to feather pillows. The newspapers are printing appeals for them for hospitals. Newspaper'is not'nice for use, as there,'is a disagreeable odour from printer's ink j but brown or white paper and old envelopes are the best. As you tear them, stuff them into an old pillow-case, and you can see when you get enough. The easiest way is to; tear or cut the paper in strips about half an \ inch wide, and then tear or, cut across. The finer it' is the lighter it makes the pillows. ?

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per pbess association. ] ; "' " Patea, May ' 6. The body of Miss Brown, (aged 17, re ported missing since Saturday, has ,been discovered in a dam known as Sherwood's l»rlco of mont. "i • Wellington, May' 6. In consequence of the public agitation the ■ butchers have reduced the present price of meat from hd to Id per-lb. - '' ; Arl>i(lrasi!«n. ! " Mr J. E. Fitzgerald Oompfci-oUer General will act as the third arbitrator in the Petone Woollen Factory dispute; -ESctatll ofitn <&Ut liuHitU'lU. ■ fFrT«7"7—r-—r. X.W6. old and- •■ :-. , . i <:•/,■■', Mr Solomon Nashelski died 'about "midnight, aged 6S. He was a native of Russian Poland, came to Victoria in 1852, to Ofcago in 1862, and to Christchurch in 1864.;' He was a member of the, Canterbury Lodge (E.C.), and also of the Canterbury Kihvinning Royal Arch Chapter. He haves a widow and five children. ;■ ■ The cabmen to-day interviewed Garstin, railway manager, who after a long discus , sion offered that Constable Kelly should have nothing to do with "the cabs inside or outside the station, pending an enquiry, 6o be held as soon as possible. The deputa t:6n laid this before the cabmen,, who deferred its acceptance till the meeting to be held this evening. Dunbdin, May 6. A man named Finlayson, who was in jured through'a cart overturning a month ago, died in the hospital to-day. i* ' ' ' ■ K<juiJi»l|»l« liiMirnncf. Two young women havo filed a petition co avoid further calls in- the Equitable Insurance Company, . S»«»:rtl>. Intelligence has been received of the death in Australia of F>, Roberts; formerly of Dunedin. .' - > I

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[PJBK PEESS ASSOCIATION.] ,' ) .(Received.-/May 6, 1 p.m.) , THE SITUATION AT BOURJECE. Syi>ney, May-6. As the .flood-water recedes from Bourke the toWis found to be in a most deplorable condition. The fund for the relief of the sufferers has now reached £5000. , .

THE SHEARESRS.

Brisbane, May, 6. The Labor Federation has informed quatters who are employing non- Unionists as shearers that they will allow them a week ; to .consider; the situation,'and if,'at ='the; lapse of that time, the services of non-Unionists are not (.dispensed with, they will take every possible step to prevent the wool being conveyed from the sheep-run to the factory. t

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BILL.

Melbourne, May 6. Mr Gillies, Premier of Victoria, has received a cablegram from XordKnuts ford. proposing that the Western Aus tralian Enabling Bill be modified so as to preclude Chinese, who are British subjects, from the operations of the

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY^MEETING. [PER MUSSS A.SSOCIATIOtf] ' DrasE^iiy, May 6. The following weiglite for the Birthday Meeting have been declared :— * ; Hurdles—Ahvm 12sfc 91b, Ixion list 71b, Waitangillst 31b", Garibaldi lOstlllb, Moana 9st 101b, Erebus 9stfslb, Modeste 9stslb, Trapper 9st 2lb, -Maxwelton 9st 21b, Aparima 9st 21b, Caliph 9st/ Elack thorne 9st; ; Flftg.h 9s,b. '■ ' Tavo-Yeak-Oid Hanbicab. — Tempest Bst 71b, Dreamland Bst 71b, For bury rßst 51b, Emmason Bst 51b,' Ben Trovato 7st 91b,' Pique 7st 91b', Moth 7st 71b, Seraph 7sfc 61b ; Watercress 7st 41b, Mariner 7st, Remnant Colt 6st 71b, t>unmore 6st7lb, Dorineml6st Langlev 6st, BiBTHtfAY Handicap; —7 o'ccide.nt 9sfc 41b, Wolverine'Bst 101b,, British Lion 7st 81b, Forester 7st 71b, Burd Helen 7st 51b, Sbouehenge 7st 31b, Retina 7st 31b, Mon Loup 7st 21b, Blizzard 7st 21b, Hermitage 7st, Kimberley 7pt, Catamount 6st i2lb ; Quibble 6st 101b ; Revenge 6sfc 101b, Miss aepx'gQ pat 7,|b, Gipsy Pi-lnce fijsfr, 71b, Miss Ami (ist 21b, Warlock 6st, Jealousy I '■ Cst. Assymi^.- $Cinq 6sfe. ; 1 TitADEssnsN's Handicap.—Chain-Shot 9st'slb, La Rose Bst 121b, Forester Bst 101b, Lord Ashton Bst 21b, Rubyi Bst, Dispute 7st 121b, 7st; 7lb, Blizzard 7st 51b,' Little Shamrock 7sj; 51b, Apres Moi 7st 31b, Red Ensign 7st 211), Leinstcr 7st, Road Metal Gst 121b, Sir Julius Ost 121b, Miss Gcoi-yo fist <lOll>. Milord Osb LOlb, Lady Bell C; : t 101b, Quickstep (ist 71b, Golden Hope (sbt 71b, The Don Cst 51b, Modesto Gat 51b, Carinc Bst, Inveroiay 6st'

INTERPROVEVCIAL.

LPEB,PEESB ASSOCIATION.J : ■ • Auckland, May 5. James Garland a member of the Native Rose football team has had his leg broken in two places by a kick from another player. Both were kicking at the ball at the same time when the accident occurred. It is blowing freshly from the north ward with steady rain, and it is believed that the Hinemoa with Lady Onslow on board has taken shelter at the Barrier or on» the coast. . Captain Savill, the Governor's A.D.C, leaves for Japan by the Waihora to morrow. He hopes to return to New Zealand:'''"" '""' There are a large number of cases of influenza or la grippe in Auckland. Yes terday the clergyman and organist were both unexpectedly absent from Epiphany Church, and the congregation carried on the service themselves. Addressing constituents on .Saturday .night, Mx, Frank Lawry,' M.H.R., said that he was, convinced there is not a man in the Civil' Service at Wellington who does not, earn his salary, but he is .also convinced -that work is made for officials owing %ip the complex ajicL,. expensive system of government:"' He received a vote of thanks/ ...,,,,..,., Wellington, May 5. , The Toll ' Gate , question , has been ventilated.in the Appeal Court this after noon,' wlien the point was argued whether the Hutfr County Council had any. right to erectr.toll gates and collect tolls. The Bench decided against the Council.. A'full Cabinet meeting was held to-day, when various measures to be submitted to 1 Parliament 'were discussed. The Postal reductions^ ■ proposed,' by the Imperial Government, were also considered. , The members of the Cabinet' expressed the opinion;that the question was one for Parliameht.,to decide ;. but in view of the h«av,y Ids*-which would result 'to; the Colony by adopting the proposals, the, Cabinet^ecideii.^hat it could.not recom me'ud-Parliament to accept them. Th,e .land taken up in the Colony dur ing "April was^—cash land, 7948 acres; deferred.payment^ 4585 acres ;, perpetual lease, 27,937 acres'—total 40,470 acres. > \, %i ,';». .' . .' Nelson,, May 5.. The cable steamer Scotia arrived at the outer anchorage 1 this morning, took the pilot on board, and steamed for Waka puaka. '

Sweating Commission.

(MBR' PRESS ASSOCIATION.) ' ■ , l ■.'" > ' . WEiiiNOTONV May, *>/ .The. Sweating Commissioners finally Revised-and' adopted-the^4raft of their, report this morning. The report is not yet'made public, but it is understood that a sweeping recommendation is likely to be made that workshops and workrooms, of all descriptions, shall be made subject to the Factories Act; and, furthermore, that a register of^ such establishments, large and small, snail be kept,- and regis r i-. v J-1-.-. -■• -.;,.'  shall, be made <■ >:i !■:■■; -t■ y. -•" -iii ;oi.: observance' of .- 1:11 ary i.-r.ir ,'-. iscic+j m 111 also be,insisted '■..■[• -m. ■■•■ ' ■' ■■>■ ;■ • \. "I ii' suggested under which due attention to tlxis provision, can be enforced. That the age and educational qualifications that entitle a boy or a girl to work in a factory, "will'be raised,'is reckoned upon almost to ""a certaurfy, while very considerable extensions of the powers of factory inspectors may be also looked for. The laxity of the apprentice ship .system in.vogue.in the colony has bceiii so forcibly put before the Com missioners , in all parts of the colony, that it is believed the majority of their members are prepared to recommend that -legislation be introduced to compel a substitution of proper indentures for a reasonable term for ihe former agree ments between parent and' employers that now prevail so generally. Another.' favorite scheme of some members of the Commission . is;. insistence." upon the affixing -of . registered trade marks to all manufactured goods, and some modifica tion-of this idea will probably be con tained in the report. Another* widely spread impression is that the Commission will propose a system for the registration ,of servants' registry offices, and regula-, tioiis for a' method of conducting them. Acknowledgment of the good work done by Trades' Unions in preventing the lowering of wages to any unreasonable level, and in limiting the hours of labor, may also be looked for. The Commis sioners will draw the attention of the Government to the grievances of sub contractors, and railway servants, and also to the long hours worked by mercantile and ..Bank, clerks. *i .The. report of the Com mission is generally expected to be in the direction. that there is no. practical existence of the sweating system in New Zealand ; but numerous complaints have been made to them of an increase in the hours worked with a reduction in the wages earned. The latter, however, is attributed to competition. It is under stood that the Commissioners will make no specific recommendation regarding early closing. r *< ' —^—^—■^i—

THE SMALL BIRDS PEST.

_.-.—+ The extent of the mischief wrought by the introduction into the colony of sparrows, green linnets, and other grain and fruit-devouring small birds can scarcely be over-estimated, inas much as whatever repressive and remedial,.measures may be used the pest will never be wholly exterminated, and our farmers andorchardists must suffer, more or less, for all time to come frqm the depredations of these winged destroyers. Already the evil has attained a magnitude which has [rendered necessary special legislation on the subject, and the expenditure of I many thousand pounds in the purchase of poisoned grain and other means of desti-uction, and still the birds multiply so rapidly that many farmers and fruit-growers suffer very severely, indeed we notice that at the annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Wakanui district held on Saturday the Chairman declared that the question was rapidly becoming too large for either County Council or Road Boards, and that "sooner or later the whole rates of the Board would be required to defray the cost of trying to keep clown the pest." He urged, therefore, that "the matter was one for the Government to take in;hand," pre sumably by-, the passing of anfXct .which ; will compel • united action throughout the colony. Something of this sort is undoubtedly required, as the efforts of a few farmers or of a few Roard Boards are rendered nugatory by the inaction of others. j\s was pointed out at the meeting, the towns and townships are hatching places for' the sparrows, and so are the plantations of -private" individuals, and public bodies, -who have no cultivations to cause them anxiety, and if the' hjrds, /ire to be kept down they. must be harried and destroyed in these places as well as out in the open I country. That this will involve very considerable expenditure there is no doubt—this is shown very clearly by the fact that the Wakanuj Board alone expended no less that .£l6O last year for the destruction of small birds—but united ;md'systematic oiled, though costly, will pay better in the long run than cither neglect or spasmodic and j partial eflbrts limited, to particular

localities. Pending the consideration by the Legislature of,how best to deal with the subject by statutory provision, the ratepayers of Wakanui took the right course in bringing the matter under the notice of the County Council, affirming, that '• all payments for the destruction, of small birds should 1 be made out of the general fund of the County." The County Council, indeed, can alone bring into operation general measures haying-effect throughout the county, and this, would be accompanied by uniformity, whereas under the ex-, isting, state of.things one Road Board gives a higher price for eggs and heads | of birds than another, with the natural result of being called upon to pay more, than its fair share, as, of course, the tendency, is for them to be brought in to the best market. So far the only, attempt to deal with the pest has been, by the distribution, of poisoned grain; and the suggestion of- Mr Megson and' others, that in addition to this there should be a- price set on the heads %6f birds all the year round, is a good one.: "AVere this carried out large numbers could, and would, be taken by mean of what are termed bat-folding nets: and other devices, and hy united ' and thorough measures we believe it would be quite possible to reduce the evil with manageable limits. The vhole matter is one of very large r importance to our farmers, and we jhop e that it will, be taken up earnestly byi the County Council/ 1 whose duty it should be to devise the best possible means for putting down the pest, and &> indicate, if. further legislation berrequired, the foral ,and direction which- it should take. ■*-.

Horse Market.

MET. BUIXOCK. - . Mr T. Bullock reports for the week ending Saturday, May 2nd:—Fewer horses! were brought forward for sale than what; there were on, the previous Saturday, 32 t being offered at the day's.sale, out of which 15 were sold as follows, viz.:—Medium draughts 6 years old, £15 10s, £23 10s; 4 and 5-year olds, £18 10s, £18 15s; aged, £9; inferior do. £4 ; 2-year-old, unbroken, £9 ss; hacks, £4 7s 6d, £6, £6, and for one of a good stamp £14 was obtained; unbroken 2-year-old, £3; light harness horses, £5 10s, £5155. StTNDßiES.—Saddle and bridle, £3 Is; saddle V£3; double^seated buggy, £18; spring dray,' £4 17s 6d;: chaff cutter, £10. , A quantity: of empty, sacks,-harness, '&c, at market rates. ' ■>{.?:&' { On Friday at the County Saleyards, in ronjuncfcibn with Mr' D. Tnoinas "(Mr P. Williams selling for him) I Jield an un reserved sale of horses on account of John Grigg, Esq., being the ninth annual clearing sale, when 123 head, including, foals* were ■ffiroil, aiitli.li .«<>l-".. excepting two, prices f \\V \\ you:- ; ( pi;- . r has quoted. ;

CORRESPONDENCE.

i [We do riot hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our corres pondents.] {

The Borough School.

. ; . AN EXPLANATION. . TO THE EDITOR. 1 Sir,—Seeing in last night's ."Guardian" that lam called " grossly, indecent" (by Mr.Bissefct), for proposing J. W. Silcock, Esq., to the cliair, I beg' to state my reasons. When Mr Bissett was propo&ed Mr-Bean told members. of the Committee as "well as myself, that it Mr Bissett; was elected he Mr Bean would not" sifc on the Committee. Hoping the above will give a"n explanation to the householders for my actions, and thanking'you for your valuable space,—l am etc. ' --.'.,... ' "" ' James ' Pojrtekl

11l Treatment of Blacks.

..SERIpUS CHARGES.AGAINST -, ■ ; ... , i.^I^IONABIE^. :■ ' [per pkess association] ' ', .'. ■ \, Adelaide, May 6 A constable lias reported to! the Government on the treatment of the blacks on a mission station in' the Northern territory, accusing German missionaries of ill-treating. $hem. j He states he ..saw : missionaries, threaten blacks with firearms, and ride down runaway children with revolvers. Women were ill-used, and cripples of both sexies were allowed to wander where they pleased. He asserts the< natives who manage to escape from the missions'become the worst of outlaws.

France and Dahomey

BOMBARDMENT OF WHYI)AH. [PEE PRESS ABSOCIAHOK.] j ~'~' iT t •■' ' ■".' '■ ";? • Paris, May; 4. The bombardment of Whydah ciused a panic among the Dahomerans. ' The shelling of the town will be resumed bn; Monday, unless the prisoners are re leased in the meantime.'l * ; : Paris, May 5. ', The Dahomeyans are reported to be mobilising'their troops. i ? — —__——^— ;

Hydrophobia from a Negro's Bite.

— » • Oscar Hill, a farmer, living near; Bir mingham, Alaska, had died from hydro phobia, not from the bite of a dog, but from that of a negro. Hill quarrelled with one of his colored laborers, and!in an endeavor to push him from a barn was bitten in the arm and hand, and had one of his eyes nearly gouged out. The [bites were simply washed and tied up a cloth, and nor cauterised. Rapid inflamna tion ensued, however, and most' pro nounced symptoms of hydrophobia jwere evident three days after the fracas. ■ Hill received expert medical attention,) ,;blit: succumbed in frightful agony. ThejjSobV man in turn barked like a dog,j and mewed like a cat, and then changed to prolonged and terrific screaming. \ The^ negro has been arrested, says a telegram, but will undoubtedly be charged with manslaughter, not murder. ', ,

Neatly Caught.

— %_- :— :. i<- \ A station master not a hundred miles from Euroa (Victoria) has the reputation l of being pretty " cute," but he was caught napping recently. He owns a pet dog, which entered a paddock the other day and worried sheep and lambs to the value \ of £40i The owner of'the sheep captured [ the dog, and invented a plan to 'make its master.admit:owierehip. The.next day a swagmanappeared bn the station; lead^? ing the dog by a string, and requested that the animaj. might be> put /iijj the >guard's van. : , E . The, intelligent porter at once,recognised the beast, and informed his chief of the attempted deportatiohfoh his favorite. The fc. M., bustled oixt^of the platform and immediately challenged the " swaggie's" right to the dog, claiming the ownership liimself in vehement terms/ The swaggie smiled as he handed over the cm-,- with an account for £40 damages, and proceudud lo tnko |he names of the wiUio&sos. Tl-,o m.-ittcr has since been compromised by the payment, it is said,'

The Weather.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the Meteorological Re port for the week ending May 4th, 1890 :-~

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TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL AT CHERTSEY FOR APLRIL.

General Boulanger.

r,..-? . ; ' [PEE PREHH ABHOCIAHON.J • . - Paris, May 4: - ... It is reportedthat.,Boultoger tele*, graphed to Pr^sjde^'' CitiraSt that he *" will arrive on ; Sunday accompanied by ; Rochefort. 7 Hfe followers are prepar ing to, welcome iinju ~f i opponents assert ■ "the ,'teje^ni^^i^do^ge to". influence the se^ndijMillpte,o*r^ : Boulanger has .sinc^rjoVfcponed the date of his arrival in OParialHi'T "• •••'*■ --^~y-- :i.t<i,ftS May 5. Two Boulangists have been returned for Paris municipalityr ""■""""■*

The Markets.

r , [PER PRESS . ASSOCIATION.] ■• Londox, May 5. 1 Corn, ayerage^Englisha market, 30s 9d. -■> ':" ::V 5 "May 2; ■:, A shipment of wheat by the barque Carrizal, froml.yttelton^«>l<l^at 34s 9d, and ' a shipment of wheat by ■ tlie Oberon/from • the same port, realised 34s 10£ d. ;' Six thousand quarters of New Zealand . wheat (June and July shipments) have been soldat34s6d. •',',. . ,"

Messrs Nelson Brothers and Co.-Vi;iamited, :v telegraph, as follows :4-Mutto*!toMket has r_ declined; < "best quality, /4sd';, 'bfctfjl hinds, v 4Jd; fores; 4d. ■'.-" -\ <;:•!/.«,.( ;.o 1. J s' '-'■ v:-" 1.,

The New Zealand Farmers' eCb-6^erative ' Association are in receipt of the following' ■ cable message""fr6ni their London office, ,\ ---under date.2nd inst:—Poor reports are to - Hand regarding the 'Americanlwlioftt, crops., \ ■.' The market for off coast cargoes is a little ■,-'•! fi^nev- .; -*,'• . • -"''

The Labor Troubles.

'.. ' .[PER PRESS ABSofSiTncd»^[V > '}'- >■/ -.:-; ■••:'■•<„■ ..-'LoKDON^.'li^y 5. :'!'' It is estimated that a quartet"; of a \; r million, men' were present'; at' the* eight • ■ hours. demonstration- yesterday^ > Large parades of workmen took ,' place yesterday'atTlyni'outh; Binning- ■{'') ham, Northampton, Dublin, Lisbon, and in Canada. ) San; Fbancisco, May 5. • '■: A strike is imminent on the eight ■'',: hours question. :,,-, ...fV : ; ' WABHINfITpsr, May 4. < will discuss the eight hours 'l question and trusts. A Bill regulating , the operations of^sejreirall of '"the? great monopolies ,knbwn as " trusts" has .b^en.-paased.'f.f^/^^ri^frfsr.A / The troops at Roubaix have been reinforced, butjthe disorder continues. An^Anarcfiist Hynamite"fSct6*ry has been discoyeredbat JLyons. • Madmd, May 5. - >; A of ; the leaders f|pf the ; disturbance at Barcielb^wereeltied by court-martial. Affairs in" Spain are • quieter. >":'^ (deceived May 76/ IS. 25 p.m.)  --.• - - - - Lonpo% May 6. ,;] ; Speaking at; HydejPatk John Burns stated tha£ the* Australian, workmen wereagitating for 7 hours to constitute a day's labor.

An Interview With Sir Walter Buller.

. • A' reporter - r,of ; the.-yi'^Kewj.jZeaUttMi Herald" giving an account of an interview -with Siffw.^ Bidler *npjfs i^Sir Waller has received', an. invitation "to' Trt«nd_for an Otago electorate, andt »lsp >;forv pne in the , province" of Wellington.'- '-He has not yet determined whether he will remain in ; the'colony^ but Whis'iaffiarß are all in* ' m^tsh'eU, hjp> is ja a'fjK^itjfinj either to go or stay and "take part "in' the councils of . the colony. His sons have just passed' „ their final examinations ~4n4aV> and ho intends^ to start them~int Business in> Wellington before hi» departure for home - ; if he ahould elect Coui^try.i: l fa isa JFroet^wler )w|fßonvic [ tion; but' admite^tnat^the <w6ay can ,; ; scarcely do- otherwise than have a profcec-.,' -_! \ tiye; tariff for. tevwiue purpoeflfc, in vicir - - of tKe^large amount' reqai^eiii 'ISo be sent of the. colony,, as^ interest .on loans. Sir Walter hfeUthHt Sir JuHusVogtelnwy . be expected out in the colony towards the end 6f.theyear,, but so far"j&s>he is, aware --■ i Sir Julius has no intention of re-entering political life, but? the unexpected often - happens. He considers, that nothing ,* would so rehabilitate the finanoSajf credit. , of the''colony »s its'keeping- oufepf the Il; -(i London money maxfcet'.forithfc nexfc five; or six years. There was plenty of EngHsh capital seeking investment, and the pro- . perty tai'was nb bar-to>'its'coming to New, Zealand, if the., l^ders were only ■; assured oKthe future pibßj^ects ol the , / colony, and of getting a fair moderate 1 , ratedf4nterq»& Sir Walter speaks in the c highest terms of the,Agent-General (Sir Dillon Bift), who is a persona grata at tke :," Colonial Office. While some of the other; : Agents: General; keep up awoedjr •orreaj pondence; witltf the :■: Odlohia^ .firaee, Sir  feillon, Belli gets -mo«ti of ibis',requeste . J^ granted' byi the^ exorcise of quiet: t*ct aad diplomacy, He is highly esteemtd.by the , \ leading men of the British Cabinet. f ■

. Judge .(who is bald he»a(jd)—K half what the witnesses testify against you » true, yonr conscience must .bo as black as yonr hair. Prisoner— lf a man's conaciem* v rcgulatpcl by his hair, then your HoQH . Ulia't got twy conscience at all.

IHE ASHBtTRTQN GtJARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 6 1890.



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) PHOGRAPHERS, 218, High Street, [ Christchurch j H. CHILDS SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENGINEER, (Late of Chertsey. j BEGS to notify that he has com-) menced business in Ashburcon in he premises on Wakanui Road, lately occupied by Mr C. Ray, Engineer, where j 1 lehopes by strict attention to business,' combmed Avith good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share as public support.- Al 1 kinds of Agricultural and oth Mach nery repaired. Horse Shoeing an all kinds of Blacksmiths' work done with promptitude. Note the address— Late premises of R. RAY Wakanui Road. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poach ing going on in the Creeks on. the Lagmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date No One will be per mitted to FISH in the Creeks on the Laghmhor Estate. DONALD McLEAN Laghmor, Ist April, 1889. TO WNE 'N D S Bilious and Liver Pills ■ CURE Nervousness, Headache, Acidity, Heart rh, Pains between the Shoulders, Pa pitation of the Heart, Interrupted Sleep, Harassing Dreams, Tendency to start, to be Frightened, Spasms, Flatulence, "Cos tiveness, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, and Bilious Disorders. . ■-."Prices-Is and 2s 6d- By post free for 30 stamps; . H , W. P. TOWNEND, '' Pharmaceutical Chemist, -.. 183 Colombo Street, Chmtchurch. -^ BAKEE BR S., Btolders, Undertakers, etc. . Corner Wakanui Road and Cass Street (Next Central Hotel). Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, HAVELOCK STREET. 290 (Next the Court House,) ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. EQ T>BAN, O. X> EAN, , OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BBAIN CHAFF ETC. ETC. ' Qtxoi> FACinrus valde facimus. " What we do we do well.") THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY Cashel Street, Christchurch, noxb "Robin son's Boot Store and at tho Octagon, Dunedin. operations at strictly uniform and moderate charges Consultation free. P. MYEBS and CO., SURGEON DENTISTS. ' NITROUS OXIDE GAS .administered. This Anesthetic leaves' no unpleasantl effects, and by its iiso the extraction ■of j Bad Stumps and Teeth is rendered per-; feebly Painless and effective. Adnimis ] tered daily. Fee for administration of .Gas, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d a tooth. Hours of attendance, 9 a.m. to S'p.m. Private residence, 93 East Belt. The r? 1:-.:— 1~1 ' 7'l -uperiory of AMERIC \ 's i' .'■:'■" :'i:V in the con struction of Artificial Teeth, the most finished workmanship, and replacing the most teeth TEMPORARILY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY after extraction, have established our reputation, ' A single Artificial Tooth, 10s, complete sot, Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent £10 10s ; Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists re modelled at small cost, Stepping, Scal ng Perfect and Pain ess ""ashburton high school"" Established 1881. TDUPIL of both sexes are taught the Jl elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. 'Head Master : Mb J. E. Buchanan. . .Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee far pupils over 12 years of age ... ... ... £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of age 2 9 0 Music (extra)... ... ... 110 The School year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable in advance. f"1 H A R L E S~P"eTd"DELL licensed Landbroker and Valuator Mer "The Land, Transfer Act, 1885. ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GEJJJSRAL COMMISSION AGENT. ' Office—Burnett Street, Nexfc fco "Mail' Office. _ LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, vChronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two pf the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and YfUkh are considered deficient in the above cf^iplainte, viz., MimpliDnw itncl Unw. It ca»not be too highly recommended for Delicate ChJJjclron. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, ai\d in cises of Muscular and Nervous Exhalation Iris ftcquirtd a world-wide reputation. E«,ah Ibottl*? bears Dr Chiircliiil'rf signature , P/iao, 4f;-. • : Prcjiarcd only by QAVAN N pi H33 M IST' O W ANN \j HEMI ST, P p Castiglione, i*a j



"Wanted. Cash Advertisements under this heading, not exceeding 16 words, ONE BHli\ & A ddresses may to lejt at this Office T)INE BRANCHES (for firewood) 5s ] _1_ a load on the ground of 7s 6d delivered.—ll. C. Segers. \t , ANTED Known.—A special pur <■■ y chase of choice Ladies' Hats atia desperate price.—W. H. Collier. 4tlqO .T""\ANOING. — Second Ashburton X-J Social, Wednesday, 7th inst., in' Orange Hall. For benefit of Mr Pat. O'Connor, who accidentally broke his leg. 5 WANTED every man in the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ( W~~ANTED KNOWN—The "Istrong Wear.',' Boot is the best for Men, I Ladies, and Children.—W. H. Collieu, 'The Corner." i 'TTTANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest VV .House in,Ashburton to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known —One hundred and fifty Ladies' and Children's Ulsters bought a great" bargain (good qualities), now selling very cheap —H. C. Segers. Melford House. B~~TOP THAT COUGH! By using Flower's Cough Drops. Guaranteeg efficacious. Can only be obtained at H. G. Flower's, Confectioner, East Street. 3 191 WITH one of my Tweed overcoats or a Sewn seam Waterproof and a pair of my double-soled shooters on, you can smile at la Grippe and Influenza as they pass.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing M?rt, Saunders' Buildings WANTED Known—The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods in Ashburton, is at W. F. Ha.nnaford's, Burnett Street. A large stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with dcs patch lublic Notices. T OST from the Railway Station a I J Black and White Sheep Dog. Owner >\ill give reward to anyone returni ng, him to Mr McLean Dunn or to Sergeant Felton. . 5 32 . LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. . FINAL* NOTICE. : A LL Rates unpaid on May lOtli will i\ be sued for without further notice. 4^230 . . , ;BY ORDER. ASHBURTON CLUB. THE Adjourned Annual" Meeting of the Ashburton Club for the election of officers will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 7th, at 8 p.m. 5 45 TINWALD COAL AtfD FIREWOOD DEPOT. JA " /"CLOTHIER has for . i.X. \y Sale—Best New castle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, Firewood and Stakes. Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff, at Ashburton prices. "" Celling off previous to stock-taking. BOOKS, Stationery, Fancy Goods, j M\isic, etc., at Greatly : Reduced I Prices, for Cash. 'N.Z. Jubilee Chronicle L. F. ANDREWES & CO ' LONGBEACH COACH. ' j /^\N and aftor Monday 21st insfc., Ihs above coach will leave Ashburton for Longbeach fit 4 p.m in place.of at 5 p.m. Arriving at Longbeach at 6.30 p.m. ' daily. , ; 4 n C- M. BROOK , PRESCRIBES FOR LA GniPPE, , ■ COUGHS,'COLDS, 1 And othor Common Ailments. AND in future will be in personal attendance at "The Dispensary " from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m.,; and frpm 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—Afternoon, 2 to 3; Evening, 7 to 8.30. The Ashburton Doctors prescriptions accurately dispensed by C. M. BROOKE. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. A Large Stock of the best COD LIVER OIL, CHEST PROTECTORS, and other Requisites for the season. Orders by Post promptly attended to. a M. BROOKE; THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WINTER 1890. NE-W ZEALAND,. "SEW ZEALAND' CLOTHING^ FACTOEY. CLOTHIERS OUTFITTERS TAJLOBS MKRCERS ASS it OKNTLEMEK 'IS HA I TERS. i \ J ATERPROOFS made w Measur. \\ A splendid variety of patterns to helcct fvon». . BL-uiKebs, Rugs, J^;ier Voxni feuiltfti at prices to suit everybody Inspection Invited. 1? NEW ZEALAND , Olotlslii^FactOFj .. ' \v; Hi WEBBER, .Manager •