The Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1890. A STATE LABOR REFERENDUM

We have on several occasions, within the past few weeks, urged the necessity lor State interference m the case of strikes or lock-outs. The new depar ture taken by labor organisations m adopting the " complete boycott" has brought matters to the stage where it is practically impossible that the State shall stand by and do nothing, while the whole social fabric is thrown into disorder through the extreme demands of w&ge-earners or the selfishness and perverseness of individual employers. Under the "complete boycott" principle labor disputes will no longer be confined to the masters and men im mediately concerned; .but will involve the whole community] There is a danger that at any moment a struggle may be precipitated by injudicious action on the part of either party, and the result is too serious to contemplate. Every workman on the railway, at the wharf, m the quarry, or m, the work shop, may be called upon to cease work because a certain coal proprietor m a little hamlet will not pay hi 3 laborers twopence or threepence a day more for their labor than they have been receiving. The proprietor may be able, but not willing to yield to the demands of his men ; or it may be that the men are asking for a greater share Of the profits of production than they are entitled to receive. The question is one for arrangement between the parties themselves, if possible, but when this is not possible it is, obvi ously, the duty of the State to step m, and, by means of arbitration or a judicial decision, set the matter at rest. We would be the last to sug gest or support aay State legislation which would interfere with the work man fighting for an increase of his pay or a reduction of the hours of labor. Liberal pay and short hours is a legitimate goal for all wage-earners to strive for ; but the efforts to secure this must be so ordered as not to inter fere with the free course of trade. Every petty dispute between masters and men must not be allowed to assume greater proportions than the i circumstances warrant, and those who are m no way concerned with the dis pute must be protected from loss and inconvenience. It is to the best interests of the parties immedietely concerned that the State shall step m and appoint an Arbitration Board to whose decision both parties will be bound. The country looked hopefully for some Cabinet proposals m this direc tion m the recent Budget, but were doomed to disappointment. The Gov ernment evidently think that the best way to secure the favor of masters and servants alike on the eve of an election is to observe a discreet silence. We fire, however pleased to see th.it a, private member (Mr Downie Stewart) has had the courage to introduce a Bill on the subject, and we trust that legis lation on similar lines to those set forth will be speedily given effect to. Mr Stewart's " Strikes and Arbitration Bill" provides that m case of any dispute between employers on the one hand and unions or members of unions on the other, these shall be referred to arbitration, each side choosing two arbitrators, and the four arbitrators to choose an umpire, and failing their agreement on an umpire, the local Resident Magistrate is to act. This arrangement, we have no doubt-, would be found to work satisfactorily ; but we think an independent tribunal, ap pointed by the State, and authorised to collect evidence from both sides on oath, would give greater satisfaction. In Mr Stewart's proposition the final settlement of a dispute would practi cally rest with one man—the umpire ; neither of the contending parties could be expected to budge an inch from the ground taken up. With a State Referendum, however, consisting of, say, three or five disinterested persons, the decision arrived at would represent the views of a majority of an impartial tribunal, and would, we think, be accepted .by the contending parties as a final adjudication. We see no reason, as we have stated on a former occasion, why a Sweating Commission similar to the one recently appointed should not have a permanent exist ence, and be invested with judical powers to bring about better relations between employer and employed. We think this would be a preferable course to that suggested by the member for Dunedin West, but, at the same time recognise the "Strikes and Arbitration Bill" as a well-meant effort to bring about legislation on the subject, and can only express regret that the Government of the day have shown that they have not the backbone to deal with an important social pro blem, which, if left at its present stage, may at any moment cause widespread disaster.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Princess Beartrice of England is very portly, weighing 210 pounds. Mine. Patti sleeps with a silk handker chief round her neck. She uses a very salty gargle of cool water every morning. Out of a piece of ground GOft by 51ft Robert Kirkwood, Kaitangata, has this year obtained 40 bags of carrots. The Auckland Railway Reform Leaguo has sent 30 additional sheets containing 778 signatures of a petition praying for the re peal of "The Railway Act 1887," and a trial of Vaile's stage system. The Rev. B. T. Hallowes, formerly Con gregational minister at Timaru, haspresented to the congregation a six-roomed concrete house and a quarter-acre section. The property cost Mr Hallowes over £1100. Mr Justice Conolly states that he will al ways be inclined to withold the certificate of discharge of those who speculate m mines if there M ras any opposition to the application. He advised young men, instead of speculat ing to confine themselves to regular matters of business. Last week, by some unexplained means, a four-horse dray, driven by Kingsley Butler and loaded with coal, went over the side of the road on Britannia Hill, Macetown road, and slid ard fell a distance of over 150 ft into the river beloAV. Wonderful to say, the horses were uninjured and 5s will repair the damage to the dray. There are thirteen Boards of Education m the colony electing 117 members, 1012 1 school districts that elect 7084 householders as committeemen, thus showing that 7201 of New Zealand's population gratuitously give their services to the advancement of education. Otago heads the list with 206 school districts,

Doctors generally agree about bleeding their patients. The table upon which Oliver Cromwell signed the death warrant of Charles' I. was sold recently to a London antiquary for £142. A movement is on foot m Chriatchiireh to form a Penmen's Union, to include all classes of penmen, paid by salary or piecework, for copying or compilation. The members of the Christchurch Tailors' Union on Monday evening decided bo buy only the productions of boot factories work ing under union rulea. A, usurer at Aschersleben, Germany, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment, 2000 marks fine, and five years' police sur veillance for charging an army officer 180 per cent, interest on money loaned. " The World " points out that the new Marquis of Normanby, who is better known as the Bey. the Earl of Mulgrave, will be the first clerical marquis who has taken hia seat m the House of Lords* f is intended to reduce the , distance from which Supreme C6urt jurors may be sum moned to the four centres from 20 to 10 miles, and to provide that jurors m civil cases shall receive 10s per day instead of 10s per case as at present. A private letter from a resident at Whaka tane (Bay of Plenty) to a friend m Welling ton contains the following interesting item of news :—" We had a lively time of it last night (the 10th), the anniversary of the great Tarawera eruption. Twenty-one shocks of earthquake, big and little, were felt, and m fact the ground appeared to be trembling continuously for over two hours, j It was very different to your one-horee Wellington earthquakes." The Paris correspondent of the "Age" 1 complains bitterly or the price of mutton m that city. Some of the supply comes from Algeria, but that country, it is said, barely succeeds m providing for the markets of Southern France. A good deal of mutton and lamb also apparently comes from Ger many. Prices, however, are continually running up. This being so, one naturally wonders whether there is not something to be done with New Zealand frozen mutton m France. This is a point on which those interested m the trade would do well to make careful enquiries. t The Lyttelton Harbor Board. have ap proved the action of the Chairman m selling the dredging plant to Government for £12,000 for Westport Harbor Board. Delivery will be given up at the conclusion of the dredging operations now going on, not later than Oct. 15th. The Chairman at the Board's meeting yesterday reported that on June 26th with a rise of tide only 5 feet 4 inches, and a bit of sea on, the Coptic, drawing 26 feei 2 inches, left the wharf and proceeded to sea without the leaat difficulty or delay. Amongst those who welcomed Bishop Julius m a country district, at a recent meeting, was a Wesleyan Minister, who re minded the Bishop that the Wesleyan body is a daughter of the Mother Church —the Church of England. The Bishop m his reply said, he was quite aware of what Mr had said. The fact was, she was a daughter who had run away from her mother, but the doors were being kept open for her return ; and whenever she came back she would received a very affectionate welcome. It need hardly be remarked that if the mother had always been of this kindly frame of mind, her high-spirited daughter would probably n ver have run away. Dog owners were somewhat caught " on the hop" at the draw on Tuesday evening for the coursing meeting held yesterday. Mr R. Alexander, the local agent for the National Coursing Club of New Zealand, being present at the draw, tabled the follow ing circular from the big club:—All dogs running at any meeting hold under the rules of the National Coursing Club of New Zealand must be registered m the "New Zealand Greyhound fjtud Book." Registra tion feo, 2s 6d each dog. Alljpuppies must be registered with the Secretary of the National Coursing Club of New Zealand within three months of dato of whelping. Registration fee, 2s 6d each litter. The result to the Club was something like a couple of pounds for registration fees, the year dating from July Ist. The " Napier Telegraph " of a recent date says ; —The worst of having a lot of needy, or comparatively needy, men m Parliament is that it can never be.told what they may do. Under cover of the expression of the most lofty principles of patriotism and honor, they will rob the country on the one hand, and on the other shirk the work they are paid to complete. It is greed of pay that probably animates these people more than patriotism, and is why the electors shonld beware of all poor men offering themselves as candidates for Parliament. As a rule they canuot be trusted ; they can mostly be bought; and very likely they are only sordid knaves trying to live by playing on the ignorance and, prejudices of the people. If an im pecunious man offers himself for any Hawke's Bay constituency it is to be hoped his candi dature will be regarded as an insult, and treated as such." This is severe on the "poor men" who have been and are at present members of the New Zealand Parlia ment ; but the contention loses its force when the bald fact is stated that all or nearly all the "poor men " who have taken part m New Zealand politics remain impecunious to the present day, while the class to whose tender mercies the " Telegraph " would hand over the colony have added acre to acre until there are no acres left for the poor man to settle upon. Contentiousness and high souled honor is not the exclusive character istic of Mr Broadacres any more than it is the exclusive characteristic of Mr Noacres, and Mr Wiseacres of the "Napier Telegraph" probably knows this as well as most other people. The question for the electors to deal with is not whether a candidate has a fat or a lean purse, but whether he is suffi ciently well-informed and honest to assist m the conduct of the public business. A man's financial position m the world is not always a sure guide to his sterling merit, but is frequently the reverse.

CRICKET.

. AUSTRALIANS v DERBYSHIRE. [TEE, PIIESS ASSOCIATION.] London, July 1. The weather having cleared up at. lunch time the players were enabled to make a start m the match Australians v Derby shire. The former went m first and scored 108. Murdoch played a steady innings of 29, Trolt 15, Gregory (not out) 22, Trumble 22. Blackham is taking a rest on this occasion. The weather still remained somewhat showery, and the wicket was very soft. Spofforfch plays for the Gentlemen of England against the Players. The University cricket match commenced to-day. The wet weather had spoilt the wicket, and the scoring was poor, Oxford were all disposed of for the small score of 42, and Cambridge lost three wickets for 40. (Received July 3, 12.45 p.m.) London, July 2. The first innings of Derbyshire closed for 54. The Australians, m the second innings had lost six wickets for 30, when the rain put a stop to the play,. ,

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the j opinions expressed by our correspondents.] I

THRESHING PRICES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,,—lt was, I believe, stated during the public examination of a bankrupt m. Ashburton lately that the entire cost of running a threshing plant during the ordinary threshing season m this district would not exceed £6 per thousand bushels. Now, as the actual cost of putting every thousand bushels through the machine is nearly £8, I think it unfair to the owners of machines m the district to allow such a statement to pass un challenged, inasmuch as it would lead farmers to suppose that the profits made by them are much m excess of what they really are, instead of being, as is actually the case, so little as barely to cover interest, insurance, and depreciation m value, without leaving anything whatever for the owner to pay him for his trouble and risk m managing his business. If you will allow me space I will endeavor to give an estimate of the cost of running a threshing plant, that is to say, the actual working expenses, Isaving out interest, insurance, and depreciation m value. This is as follows :—

Next we have the Year and tear caused by each 1000 bushels, and which, from an experience extending over sixteen years, I estimate as follows :—- Driving belts, new every 250,000, cost £9, or per 1000 Is 6d ; other belting 3d ; beater plates, new every 40,000, cost £2, or per 1000 Is ; screen, new every 400,000, cost £15, or per 1000 9d ; shoe shafts, new every 650,000, cost £8, or per 1000 3d; shaker shafts, new every 550,000 cost £16, or per 1000 7d j con caves, new every 320,000, cost£ll, or per 1000 Is Id ; concaves dressed up every 80,000 at 30s each time, or per 1000 Is Id; brasses, 2d ; new zinc for riddles, Id; elevater cups, Id ; straw elevator belts and battons, new every 40,000, cost £5, or per 1000 3d ; weighing machines, new every 480,000, cost £6, or per 1000 3d ; engine packing per 1000 Id ; water lifter hose per 1000 Id; piston rings per 1000 3d ; engine cog gear, new every 810,000, cost £70, or per 1000 Is 8d ; fire bars, new every 360,000, cost £3, or per 1000 2d ; paint and painting per 1000 Id ; man's time overhauling machine, say three weeks each year or season of 75,000, cost £7 10s, or per 1000 2s ; other small items not easily specified such as steam gauges, water gauge glasses, lubricators and worsted, forks, cloths, tally-books, repairs to water cart, &c, &0., say . Is. Total per 1000, £7 17s 7d. To this will always have to be added a charge per 1000 for accidental breakages which may amount to Is per 1000, or sometimes as high as 4s. This estimate is, as I have said, based on my own experience, but I will be pleased if any one who is m a position from personal experience to do so will correct; me if I have either over or underestimated any of the items given. I am inclined to think that on the whole I have kept within the mark, and indeed I am certain that it will require careful management and good handling to keep the wear and tear down to my estimate. I am aware that drivers and feeders might be obtained who would work for lower wages than those quoted, but I think that the wear and tear account would be likely to more than make up for the saving m wages. The same applies to boy watermen, whose muddy water used by cheap and careless drivers are accountable probably for a good many of the cracked fire boxes. Depreciation iv value, although it would perhaps more properly count m working expenses, and amounts to 10s per 1000, I have left to be classed with interest and insurance, as lam not going into the question of the profit and loss of the thseshing busi ness, but simply to show that the working cost is a long way over £6 per 1000. Apologising for taking up so much of your space on a subject which probably will interest but few of your readers. —I am, etc., James W. Oliver, Greenstreet, July 2nd, 1890.

COURSING.

The second coursing meeting of the season took place yesterday over Mr W. H. Rule's farm, Pendarves. The weather was favorable, but there was not a large attendance. Hares were scarce but strong, and most of the courses were long and closely contested, a very noticeable feature being the defeats of dogs whose strong point is speed by those having better staying powers. Darkness coining on while the deciding course of the Puppy Stake was still to run, the owners of the two left m agreed to divide. Mr R. Duncan was an efficient judge. "Follow ing are the results :— All- Aged Stakes ; two subs. ; winner £4. Mr A. Lee's f b Yorkshire Lass, by Forest Lad—Tell Tale 11., beat Mr W. Patching's r d Flying Spur, by Forest Lad—Ruby. Puppy Stakes, :ll subs. ; winner, £7; runner up, £3 ; third dog, £1. j Mr G. McGeorge ns bel b Aimee, by The Brewer —Flirt, beat Mr A. Hamill's bk b Kentish Belle, by Bolero—Maid of Erin. Mr J. Espey's blk w b Maid of Erin, by Forest Lad—Tell Tale 11., beat Mr W. Fox's bd b Promise, by Te Kdoti— Lily. Mr T. Alexander's bk w b Farewell, by Old Acquaintance—Bonnie Scotland, beat Mr W. Breckon's bk b Lady Onslow, by Bolero—Maid of Erin. ; Mr J. Espey's r d Lincoln, by Forest j Lad—Tell Tale 11., beat Mr W. Breckon's bk d Lord Onslow, by Bolero-^Maid of Erin. Mr A. Hamill's bk b Pride of Erin, by Bolero—Maid of Erin, beat Mr T. Alexander's bk w d New Acquaintance, by Old Acquaintance—Bonnie Scotland. Mr C. Adkm's f b Sterling Maid, by Sterling—Symphony a bye. h. ! Maid of Erin beat Aimee, Farewell beat Lincoln, Pride of. Erin beat Sterling Maid. 111. Farewell beat Maid of Erin. Pride of Erin a bye. Final. Farewell and Pride of Erin divided. J

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held m the* Board's Office, Timvald, oh Monday, June 30th. All the members were present. : This being the first meeting held by the Board since the annual election the Chaft man (Mr McLean) vacated the 'chair, and on the motion of Mr Harper, seconded by Mr Sargent, it was unanimously rdsolved that Mr McLean again take the chair. Correspondence was then read as follows : —(1) From Mr R. P. Cllen stating that he had sold rural sections No. 28561 and 29241 to Mr John McLean, of Lagmhor Station, and asking that his name be taken ofF the valuation roll and Mr McLean's inserted.—(2) From Mr A. Cook stating that he had sold section 24, Winter's road, Allenton, to Mr Joseph Good, and asking that his name be taken off the valuation roll and Mr Good's inserted.—(3) From Mr 0. Palairet stating that he had sold rural section 29729 to Mr John McLean, of Lagmhor Station, and asking that his name be taken off the valua tion roll and Mr McLean's inserted. The Clerk was instructed to make the alterations m each Case; also to alter the properties On the roll m the Allenton Ward from Mr C. W. Turner to Mr William Rollitt.—(4) From. Paymaster-General stating that the sum of £26 18s 4d had been remitted to the credit of the Board, Union Bank, Ashburton, being thirds of proceeds on Perpetual Lease and Deferred Payment Lands.—(s) From Ashburton County Council stating that the necessary repairs to the ford near O'Shea's are completed.;—( 6) From Mr P. Norman asking for allowance for extra work done to Bridge, Saunders' Mill; held over to next meeting. — (7) From Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, stating that the result of the annual elections was published m the "New Zealand Gazette" of May 29th.— (8) From Ashburton County Council stating that they had decided to take over the control of the fords and culverts across the roads m the Board's district. Resolved that the Clerk acknowledge the receipt of the letter, and draw the Council's attention to the importance of keeping the fords and culverts m proper repair.—(9) A circular was received from the Secretary of Canter bury Trades and Labor Council bringing under the Board's notice resolution passed by the Council, " That m accepting tenders to take into consideration whether the amount of the tender will allow the pay ment by the tenderer of a fair rate of wage to'the workmen."—(lo) A circular was also received from Mr M. Mitchell, Christchurch, re Andrews' poisoned grain for small birds. It was resolved that the Clerk procxire ten small packets for the Board to. try (five packets harmless to fowls and five packets dangerous to fowls). —(11) From Audit Office, Wellington, returning the Board's balance sheet for the year ending March 30th, 1890, duly certified correct. The Clerk's report was received and read, m which it was stated that the contract for shingling some 55 chains of the road from the racecourse road past Mr Hepburn's property, 10 yards shingle to the yard, had ■been let by the member of the ward to Mr W. J. Silcock; also the completion of the opening of Farm road, Allenton. The Clerk also stated, as Returning Officer to the Board, that the annual elections had resulted m Messrs Stitt and Campbell being again returned as members of the Board. Accounts amounting to £28 5s 9cl were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

GAS EXPLOSION.

[per press association.] Wellington, July 2. About half-past eight this evening, Messrs Cato and McLennan, accountants, entered the strong room of the National Bank, Lambton Quay, and struck a light. A violent explosion followed, and Mr Cato was knocked clown, and Mr Mc- Lennan was severely burnt about the face. Exactly opposite the strong room is the entrance to the Bank. The plate glass m the inner door was shivered to fragments, and the heavy double outer doors were torn off their hinges and thrown upon the pavement m a shattered condition. There were three windows m the froivt wall belonging to rooms of which the doors happened to be open. The plate glass m these windows was also shivered into small pieces, and hurled across the roadway, which they covered for yards. The Venetian blinds were torn up, and, m one instance, entirely thrown out into the street m the shape of matchwood. Considering that they were m the direct line of the explosion, which was powerful enough to smash up a double set of doors six feet away, Messrs | Cato and McLennan had a wonderful escape of their lives. No damage was done m the Bank. On examination it { was found that one of the gas pipes had a large hole m it. Strauge to say, no one appeared to be passing the Bank at the J time, though the street is one of the principal thoroughfares m the city, other wise they could scarcely have escaped serious injury from the shower of glass and wood. The Bank is exactly m front of the tram crossing, but no cars were, there at the time.

Addington Live Stock Market.

Christchurch, July 2., The weather was of a very wintery des cription. The sale was somewhat limited m extent owing to the past few days of similar weather. ■ Stose Sheep—About 2500 were yarded, principally crossbred ewes m lamb, and some iambs. Ewes m lamb realised from 7s Id to 9s 7tl. A line of extra quality two tooths brought up to 13s, while two, four, and six tooth ewes fetched between 8s 9d and 9s. Some sound mouthed ewes were sold at from 7s to 7s lOd. Some merino wethers changed liands at prices similar to recent quotations. Fat Lambs—Only twelve pens of lambs were offered, but these realised up to 15s as they A'ere of excellent quality. Fat Sheep—Over 4000 were yarded m ■the fat pens, though many were unfit for the distinction given them, and generally the quality was inferior, to what is usually seen m Addington Market. Some prime crossbred wethers were sold at 22s 6d, and these were amongst the best m the yards, while a line of Horsley Downs lialf-bred, which brought up to 17s 10s, were eagerly snapped up by buyers for export. Fat Cattle —One hundred and sixty-nine head were offered, and the greater portion were sold at prices similar to those obtained at recent sales—from 18s to 21s per 1001 b. PiGS-*-T,here was a fair entry, most of them fit for the knife.

THE WANT-OF-CONFIDENCE DEBATE.

The resolutions brought forward by Mr Ballance, and which challenged the position of the Government, were exceedingly well framed, containing, as they did, a series of propositions which it is difficult to see how any unpre judiced person could refuse to affirm. That the proposal to continue the primage duty is a departure from the understanding arrived at two years ago is undeniable^ and as it is equally true that the amount it l'epresents can be saved by retrenchment, the con tinuance of the impost is logically and economically indefensible. It is hard to see, however, how Government supporters can defend the abandon ment this year of the proposals for the reform of the Property . Tax, which were last year declared by the Govern ment itself to be necessary ; and that the present land administration is not such as to promote the best interests of the Colony is, to residents yi this Island at any rate, a. self-evident proposition, The debate on the reso lutions came to an absupt and wholly unexpected conclusion last night. The story of the collapse is told by our special correspondent m another column, but, so far as the debate went, it is admitted that the Op

position speakers had a long way the best of the argument; indeed, any thing weaker than the reply of Ministers to the well-reasoned con clusive indictment of Mr Ballance and Mr W. P. Reeves it would be im possible to imagine. That the verdict of the country may be expected to go with the latter there is no doubt; but as to the verdict of the House, at the present moment, that is a totally different matter. .Government have won by a majority of six m a "snap" division, and although it can hardly be looked upon as a fair expression of the opinion of the House from either side's point of view, still it is a victory for the Government. The present Govern ment have a following which will vote that black is white if need be to keep Ministers m, though they are equally ready to keep their measures out. The Ministerial majority was not ex pected to be as large as at one time was confidently anticipated, and the result, even of the "snap " division, shows that Ministers' anticipations have not been fulfilled* The division has come off earlier than was expected. Had it been a fair and square every day division, with all the forces mustered for a trial of strength, the decision would have had the effect 6£ allowing the ordinary business of the session to proceed m earnest, and then there should have been no difficulty m bringing the session to an end by, say, the last week m August or the first week m September. But after the uasatisfactory division of last night, doubtless the Opposition leader will yet again set out his forces m battle array, and so prolong the struggle.

THE CHARGES AGAINST MR D. H. BROWN.

A. Further Hemaud. (per press association*) Ohristchorch, July 3. D. H. Brown, charged with the em bezzlement of moneys, the property of the Bank of New Zealand, was brought up to-day, and remanded until Tuesday next.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Londou, July 1. Wool is more regular, but prices are unchanged; Sir A. Blyth, Agent-General for South Australia, will attend Earl Carnarvon's funeral. All the Agent- Generals unite m sending wreaths. Mr Oscar Meyer, who represents New South Wales, is disappointed at the small interest evinced by British. exhibitors m the Mining Exhibition. The Directors of the British Broken. Hill Company are favorably inclined to the proposed increase of capital. The wife and four daughters of Mr James O'Connor,,of "United Ireland," have died from eating poisonous mussels. The Western Australian Enabling Bill has passed through Committee, and the thitd reading is fixed for Thursday. New clauses were pro posed, preventing the interdiction of immigration o£ British subjects, re ferring to mining on private property, and the rights of foreigners engaged m pearling, but all were negatived. Government are disposed to increase the pay of the police,if their excessive demands for pensions are abandoned, and the police are inclined to agree to this compromise. Mr J. C. Williamson has purchased the Australian rights m the comic opera " Maijorie," and also Messrs Sims and Buchan's new drama, which is to be produced at the Adelphi m August. .

AUSTRALIAN.

. {PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,] Sydney, July 2. The barque Brunette, from Whan garoa, which was spoken off the Heads, fepqvts that she met with very severe. Sveather on her voyage on Sunday, the chief officer was washed overboard and drowned. In the gale it was impos sible to help him. The vessel was damaged and her deck cargo had to be jettisoned.

INTERPROVINCIAL

■ [per press association.] : Wellington, July 21 In the Divorce Court the Chief Justice made a rule absolute m Elly v Elly (husband's petition), and Scale V Scale (wife's petition). ' I It is stated that if the report of the Committee appointed by the Federated Trades and Labor Council to enquire if the compact with the woollen company is heing carried out is unfavorable, the Company will call a meeting of share* holders, to< consider the desirableness of closing the mill. A private telegram from Greymouth received m town, to-day, states that the men have definitely declined td accept the reduction m wages, Submitted by the Grey Valley Coal Company, and have antici pated the. threatened lock-out by going out on strike. ,',.."'■ ' f Dusewn, July 2, Tlie trotting dispute, whether Mis Nettie or Crowhurst s Sppt is entitled tos the stakes for the trotting race, at the Dunedin J.C. Anniversary meeting was before the Supreme Court to-day. After hearing Mr Chapman, and evidence on behalf of Crowhurst's Spot, 'the Judge said he did not see how. he :■ (Mr CroW hurst) could succeed. Miss Nettie wais declared the winner, that side not being * called on, Mr S. James, Secretary of flic D. J.C, having admitted that no-notifica tion was given that racing was under the rule of the Canterbury Trotting Associa tion. ■''■''

THE ASHBttitTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1890.



Driver's wages ... per 1000 Feeder's wages or band cutter, if a self feeder is used ...  Eight men at 10s each  Coal  Oil ... Driver and feeder's "tucker" ...

1 5 0 15 4 0 0 19 0 2 0 4

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Oiie of the principal prizes at the recent Philatelic Exhibition m London was won by a stamp collector m Sydney. The largest private collection m the world |s owned by a M. r Furran, and has cost over £60,000 ! Hollo-way's Ointment and Pills.— Rheumatism and rheumatic gout are the most dreaded ojr mA\ dise|i^, because their victims know Ishat they are safe at no season and at no age secure. Holloway's Ointment, after fomentation of the painful parts, gives greater relief than any other application; but it. must be diligently wised to obtain this desirable result. It has been highly com mended by rheumatic subjects, of all ages and by both sexes for rendering their attacks less frequent and less vigorous, and for re pressing the sonr prespirations and soothing the nerves. In many eases Hollpway's Ointment and Pjtjal have proved the greatest blessings ii> remoy mg rhemmtism' and rheu* matic gout which has assailed persons pw* viously and at the prime of life



1 It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which toolc two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and various other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw then atten tion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which n other stocks can be relied upon, the rootsof my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery, man, Allenton.—(Advt ) There is now to be seen m the shop window of Messrs J. Scaly and Co., East street, a collection of apples showing some of the sorts grown at the nurseries, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contcm lates planting fruit plants. There are pwards of fifty.different kinds shown, all long keeping sorts. For size c olor, and general excellence they are by far he finest that have been shown m Ashburton fbis sea,SQns££(Advt.



We clip the following important testimo nial from the '' Illawarra Mercury " (IST. S. W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment:— '' Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the < Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10 th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to 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 this information through the' Mercury,' We have much pleasure' m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who c.an have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."—(Advt.) 2



WANTED Cask AdU'*rtism,entx under trus hendin<i . no exceeding 1Q words, ONE §[lILTAt\(i Addresxexmay he left at this ()%"■ A DANCE will take place afc the Orange Hall on Friday night at 8 p.m. Admission—Gents Is, Ladies Free. 7 23 ITTOUNG LADIES' JOURNAL for JL JULY now m.—H. M. Jones. rpo LET—A furnished Bedroom for a JL single man. Apply "Mail "office. 7 24 YTf ANTED a Good General Servant. VV Apply to Mrs Alfred Curtis, Carter's Ternice, Ashburton. 7 12 JUST opened, a few ladies plush jackets, newest shapes, very cheap. —11. C. Sbgeks, Melford Bou.se, WAJN.ULJ Anown.—A special pur chase of choice Ladies' Hats at a desperate price.—W. H. Collier. 4t130 WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ' ANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest House m Ashburtrn to buy Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc., is H. C. Segers, Melford House. f'pHE Patent Candle Extinguisher can J_ be Set to Extinguish at any time required ; it will save insurance premiums your house and your life, price Is ; Sole Agent for Ashburton.—R. Alcorn, Saunders' Buildings rfT7^IfTI]D"K^OWN.--Alor^f VV Ladies Cloth and Tweed Jackets, considerably under usual cost price,— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." 4 \ / ANTED Known — One hundred VV and fifty Ladies'and Children's Ulsters bought a great bargain (good qualities), now selling very cheap—H. C. Segers. Melford House. STOP THAT COUGH! By using Flower's Cough Drops. Guaranteed fticacious. Can only be obtained at H. G. Flower's, Confectioner, East; Street. . __„ 3 191 ANTED Known — The Cheapesb Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashbarton, is at W. F. Hannaford's, Burnett Street. A large stock kept on hand. Tin and Jron ware goods made and repaired with dea patch SALE OF BOOKS, STATION VAiY, &c. At L. F. ANDRE WES AND Co.'s. OUR Stock being far too large we are determined to reduce same by Selling Off at Greatly Reduced Prices for CASH only. A discount of 4s m the £. A large stock of Music at less than half price. Inspection invited. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. FUNERAL NOTICE. rT^HE Friends of the late Thomas JL Churchyard, of Coldstream, are respectfully informed that his funaral will move from the Ashburton Hospital TO MORROW, the 4th inst., for the Ashbur ton Cemetery at 2 o'clock p.m. BAKER BROS., Undtrtnker.y. 'N ™ z NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR OVEEC 0 A T S A>'o WATBKPEOOFS. CHEAPEST and BEST HOUSE m the District. HEALTH and COMFORT FOR 3O The Celebrated Werthein New High .inn Sewing Machines on easy Time pay ments. /H W. 11. WEBBER, Tn L j Manager. JD ■"■"'IV? 1". ' ..." ———^———ggg WITHOUT TEETH WJTH-TEEtH THE CHRISTCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cash el and High streets. S M YE*^ AND C o' 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 .it the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10,s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction teeth under its influence if, perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s Gd. j Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by ther dentists repaired or remodelled at mall cost. Houru of a tend ; nee—o am. to 6 p.m.



VTOTICE—AH persons found Tresspa 1 _LM sing m pursuit of game or other wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date wil be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, _24th May. 5 176 SEALY'STRUIT TREES INCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, _j_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, <md all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and the stock is now admitted 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.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through Messrs J. Scaly and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, 1 Riverbank, Ashburton. JOHN ORR & Co. ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUE m the Followiug Leading Lines OF GENERAL IRONMONGERY, & ETC Ex "Rimutaka," And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles. 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys. 1 Case Table Knives, Forks, Spoons. 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 80 Tins White Lead. 40 Tins Red Lead. 120 Drums Raw and Roiled Oil. Paints and Varnishes of all kinds. 5 Bales Wall Papers. 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d to £5. Ranges, Stoves, at all prices. 8 Cases Wringers and Mangles. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s lo 3Cs. 50 Fenders from 6s to £5. 25 Tons Bar and Sheet Iron. 1 Ton Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather Belting, l£ to 6in. Manilla and Flax Rope, H to 3in. 35 Coils Plough Lines. 2 Cases Mould Boards. 5 Casks Hornsby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Casks Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axles. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps. 20 Kegs Blue Stone. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Kegs Wire Nails. 20 Keus Fencing Staples. 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire. 80 Coils Barb Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cwt Bobit Mettle. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Package?! Screws, Locks and Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 Cases Gorsc Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hammers. 2 Bales Door Mats. 10 Crates China and Earthenware, includ- New Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware. Some of these are really beautiful goods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubroline, Canter, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all b had m any quantity. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of th Age ; the very best. GROCERY DEPARTMENT WILL Always be found STOCKED I with GOODS of First Class QUALITY, —Including— i Indian, Ceylon and China TEAS, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitt and Co'h. Flour, Butter from Mr John Grigg s Famous Dairy. JOHN ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS. A NDREW ARR'S Z.INDREW VyRR S GREAT /».. m bh jj ANNUAL SALE \ *» jn3 OF Q * SB DRAPERY m * J H CLO THING J ** y „f AND fed BOOTS H Will Commence W Saturday, July sth 5~ The greatest BARGAINS jjjjj ever seen m Ashburon. ; rJS m SEE HANDBILLS. ? , ANDREW ORR. *



jfTiDiic Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREE*. TEEES. TEEES* T Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon denta for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct mysßusiness m tho future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive *ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown ; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits, T have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have 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 Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety. All trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES T>ORTER AMES JTORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, AX.LENTON ASHBCJRTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT_CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES TO be held on the Racecourse, Ash burton, on IEDSEM, JPHM Patkosts—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.R. Stewards —6. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A^^phckley, H. H. Wright, W, Rollit! ' Judge--M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. Clebk. of the Course—A. Hewson. Clkrk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. Handicappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 aovs ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of *-,he Ashburton Cr.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. ut o miles ; over eight flights of hurc bout 1 feet 6 inches high. 2. Hunt Club Cup epleciiase, a handicap of 30 soy cond horse to receive 3 soys and third horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. Open to nil qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About, three miles, over such jumps and course as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.— The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. Hack Race, of 10 soys, no weight under 9st. For horses that h?ive never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, 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 kovh from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 7lb.s. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to .ill qualified hunters, the property of membera of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of the weights. About one mile and a half. GENERAL RULES. No entry will be received for any of the Races except upon this condition :—That All disputes and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon i all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. ] All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at the time of entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. No nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount m cash. All horses must be ridden m colors. A qualified hunter shall mean any hor.se that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1889, and the Muster'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 lunger period. The Races will be run under the Rules. of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &o Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse and colors of rider, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, July 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to the \ Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 2nd, 1890. ! E. J. FOOKS, Bon Secretary