DEATH.

Cliffohu.—At his Parents' residence, Princess street, Patrick, the dearly beloved son of Patrick and Catherine Clifford, aged six months. Deeply regretted.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL

—: ,-<►.. Miss Barratt's private school re-opens on 26th January. The Sacred Heart select school will re open on Monday, 26th January. The adjourned meeting of members of the Fire Brigade to consider the formation of an ambulance class will be held after drill to night, when full information will be placed before the meeting.

The Hinemoa is under orders to sail to the Macquarries, m search of the Kakanui and the sealers. She has taken m a stock of coal and stores, and wili sail on Thursday morn ing unless the missing vessel arrives m the meantime. The Kakanui has been away for four weeks.

The following are the Wellington enterics for the Championship meeting at Auckland : —H. Batger, 120 yards and 440 yards, hurdles and long jump; J. M. King, 100 yards, 250 yards, and 440 yards flat; J. E. Hume, pole jump, long jump; N. McDonald one mile and three mile walks ; R. Malcolm, putting the weight. The Dunedin entries are, 100 yards, R. G. Waldie ; half-mile one mile and three miles, J. P. Ness; long jump 120 yards hurdles and 440 yards hurdles, John Taiaroa ; one and three mile walks, A. Bain, junr. Other members of the Club will probably visit Auckland for the handicap events.

The valuation roll for the Borough of Ashburton has been completed, and lies afc the Borough Council's office, where it can be inspected by the burgesses. All objections must be left at the Ashburton Courthouse, addressed to the Assessment Court, before the fifteenth February, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's office not less than six clays before the sitting of the Assessment Court. Valua tion of the Borough for the year is £17,451, or £346 more than last year.

The particulars of a murder of a sailor at Pago Pago Bay, reported m yesterday's Sydney telegrams?, are that at Tutuila, an island' of the Samoan group, on Christ mas Eve, two sailors from the American, war ship Iroquois, broke their leave and swam ashore. They appear to have reached the shore safely, but only one turned up on board next day. Inquiries were set on foot for the missing man, but no traces of him were foun I until some hours after, when his body was diacovered floating alongside the ship decapitated, and minus an arm and leg. The murdered man's name was Power.

At the Bible Christian Church, Christ" church, on Wednesday, the wedding was celebrated becwecn the Rev J. G. W. Ellis, of Courtenay, to Miss Ada Lydia Orchard, fourth daughter of the Rev J. Orchard, of Christch v rch. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev B. H. Ginger. There was a large number of friends of the brideaucl bridegroom present. Mr Huge McClelland, of Kim berley, presented the bridegroom, on behalf of the members 01 the Orange Lodges, with a handsome set of buggy harness, and another very handsome present came from the Ashburton Orange Lodge. There was a large display of presents from friends.

Lord Onslow m his address to the Science Association, made a remark that should be noted by all concerned m education. "Scien tific method is of special value m these days, because information is so easily acquired from text books, popular lectures, and magazine articles, that people are tempted to plume themselves on the possession of scien tific knowledge, whereas they are m reality acquiring slipshod habits of thought and study. Again, m a country like New Zea land, where there exists so many new varieties of life, how desirable is accuracy of obser vation ; what to observe, when to observe, and how to take notes of our observations, are habits especially needful of acquisition. It is better to err on the skle of noting something which may have been already observed, than to risk missing an opportunity of contributing information concerning the structure and habits of those plants and animals as to which science is still m a state of infantine ignorance."

The University rectoi-ial contests m Scot land m November were all carried by the Tories. Edinburgh elected Mr Goschf.n its Lord Rector by f378 votes against 803 cast for Sir C. Russell, the largest majority ever obtained m a rectorial election m Stotland ; Glasgow returned Secretary Balfour by 948 votes against 818 given to Lord Aberdeen, and Aberdeen chose the Marquis of Hunfcly by 430 votes against 352 for Professor Bryce. Attempts have been made to minimise the political significance of these University elections, but it has been shown m the past that these elections have afforded a sure indication of the trend of political feeling. "The Times" commenting upon the Edin burgh election, made reference to the fact that it probably indicated something of the feeling of the colonial students, who form so large a part m the constituency. Many of the colonial students are said to have voted on the side of Mr Goschen, largely influenced by the feeling of gratitude for the immense benefits conferred upon the colonies by the reduction of postage.

The scheme which is being initiated by the clergy of the Anglican Church m the Sydney diocese for ameliorating the condition of the unemployed is not unlike that put forward by General Booth. The plan proposed is to provide the unemployed with food and shelter, and advice; finding them something to do to test their willingness to work, and to prepare them for making a permanent livelihood. A refuge for the homeless and shipwrecked m life will also be provided, where they can have temporary employment and be brought under moral and religious influences. Attached to the refuge will be a labor yard, so that no man may b« rejected because he has not the means of payment. The establishment of a labor bureau, by which employers and employees might be brought together, forms an important por tion of *he scheme. It is proposed to keep a register of all the unemployed m Sydney, divided into their several trades, and to in vite employers to send m their requirements. The clergy m the country aie to be requested to fill up forms, which will be supplied, setting forth m what ways there are openings for labor m their districts j and, lastly, as much more labor is needed m country than m the town, it is proposed to have a farm for the cultivation of vegetables, where men unfftted for aoy other sort of work can be made useful.

A young New Zealander, the a,Jdpess of whose parents is not known, was drowned m the Goulburn river, Victoria, on Boxing Day. With the view of conveying the news to his friends, Mr G, F. Ware, of the Junc tion Hotel, Toolanjba, has to the " Otago Daily Times " sojne particulars giyjsn m the "Tatura Herald." From these it appears a party of three young men left Melbourne on Christmas morning to enjoy a fortnight's shooting and fishing. Their names were Herbert Francis Williams, of No. 5, King William street, Fitzroy, engaged as a clicker at Bpgers' boot factory, Francis H. Bowen, and James Bcwigharty, On the morning of Boxing Day William^ went into fche river to bathe, while his companions \^jei*a fishing. He dived into the water and swam aJjoufc thirty yards, when he suddenly called out " Frank " three times and sank, never being §cci» afterwards by his two companions, who ran to iiis ,a#sisfcance. Neither of them could swim, and as there vais between fifteen feet and twenty feet of vaigj? they could do nothing. The police at once stated to drag for the body, and the conduct of the*" young | span's companions, who preferred their sport t i© searching for the body, was unfavorably

£6inineuted qq. The body was afterwards found floating m il*,« i£y(3F at Kialla, and at

the inquest, held at Sheppsjf tw, o» verdict of " Accidental death" was returned. Jt is

surmised that Williams was seized witij cramp while m the water. He was about 23 year of age, and six feet m height. His I parents are known to reside m. New Zealand, ncl are said to be well oflv

Lriboucbere, of London " Truth,"' says o Gladstone:—" I don't mind the Old Man having the king up his sleeve, and an ace m his boot, but what I object to '.s his saying that providence placed them there."

A contemporary, m writing a testimonial to the worth of a departing journalist says he is as honest as a considerable intercourse with New Zealand politicians has left him. This appears to be pretty hard on the jour nalist, does it not ?

The Wellington "Weekly Herald" s%ys that five ex-members of Parliament who have just been rejected by the country are likely to be hauled up by the manager of Bellamy's for arrears owing that popular-caravanserie for hash and grog, m days gone by.

It is particularly necessary for all who have correspondence with the Old Country to bear m mind that the new twopence-half penny rate of postage applies only to letters sent Home by the San Francisco mail or any of the direct steamers. Letters sent Home by any other routes, as'also letters sent to America and foreign countries, are charged the old rates.

The town clock still continues to keep remarkably correct time! Mr Murray in forms us that the clock has not been set or otherwise interfered with since December 13th, and this morning was only fourteen seconds fast by telegraphic time from Wellington. The "rate" for that period has been 'something than three seconds per week.

Mr Robert Buchanan, the poet and author* has obtained a verdict against Mrs Langtryi for £150, being the balance of £300 which he alleged to be due to him m respect to a play he had written for that fashionable actress, entitled 'Lady Gladys.' Mrs Langtry urged that the play was unsuitable, and that the part entrusted to her was such as to present her m an unfavorable light to the audience.

I was at dinner m Chargo. The invited ministers were deploring the fact that the catechism is but little studied by the children of the present day. In this the hostess differed with them, saying, I' It is not so m our house. James has just received a prize for a perfect recitation of the catechism, and eVen little Johnny is begging to learn it. Johnny,tell the minister ' What is the chief end of man ? " The little fellow addressed had been too intent on an unusually good dinner to hear aught bufc the question directly addressed to him, and was, perhaps, a little annoyed at the interruption, for he replied, vather impatiently, "I don't know, but I suppose the one with the head ou !"— "Christian Union."

Beecliam, the famous pill-maker of London, told the English Institute of Journalists that his business could not get on without adver tising. There was one firm that spent rather more than he did, but not so much m news papers. It might be interesting, he said, to know how much large advertisers spend. He himself spent last year a little over £95,000, and this year it would be £100,000. Out of that £85,000 went to the "PresSi" He always realised that he was under a great debt of gratitude to the " Press " throughout the Avorlcl. On the ground floor of his palatial premises at St.Helens is a news paper rack room, m which are kept files of 2,500 newspapers published m Great Britain, each paper having ics own pigeon hole.

Mr Stead tells us how he once induced the late Canon Liddon to attend a Salvation Army meeting "Am&ng others who testi fied," he says, "was a girl m a Salvation Army bonnet and the regulation dress, and a stoker fresh from some steamer m the London docks, whose grimy face did not prevent him taking part m the sevvice, much to the delight of the good Canon, who sighed as he said, ' We could not get such men to St. Paul's.' When we left we walked back through the city. Canon Liddon was deeply impressed. He was at first somewhat silent, but after a time he said, ' It fills me with shame ! I feel guilty when 1 think of myself.' He continued musingly, 'To think that these poor people with their imperfect grasp of thetrnth ! And yet what a contrast ■ between what they do and what we arc doing. YVTien I compare all the advantages we* enjoy—we who possess the whole body of truth, and see how little use we make of it, how little effect we produce com pared with that which was palpable at this meeting—l take shame to myself when I think of it,'"

The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effectd m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc.—"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. .Incisions made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a festid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive fceter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life." (Advt.) 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, January 22. £*4tHcllillg-. Trout poaching has been common m the Hutt river recently. A watch was kept and two men caught raising net which had been placed across the mouth of the rirer. They will be prosecuted. Tlitt CliMtliantN. Lyttelton, January 22. The s.s, Kaliu has arrived from the Chatham Islands. The natives there are now quiet* but still refuse to pay the dog tax, and await the arrival of the Hinemoa to take all of them to New Zealand for trial.

Science Association.

[PBR PKIS3 ASSOCIATION.]

Chkistchurch, January 22. The general meeting of the Australasian Science Association was held this morning. The Recommendation Committee recom mended the re-appointment of a number of Sectional Committees. —Adopted. A letter was read from the Directors of the Union Steamship Company, stating their willingness to adjust any overcharge to members for the Sounds trip. Votes of thanks were accorded to Government for the liberal recognition and substantial assistance given; to the Chairman ot Canterbury College, the Bishop of Christ cLurch, the Chapter and Choir of the Cathedral, the Directors of the Freez ing Works and Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, the Railway Commissioners, and to the Daily Journals for the completeness of their reports of the proceedings. Gratifi cation was also expressed at the kind and courteous reception accorded to the mem bers. Sir James Hector said that as the business of the Congress was concluded they might congratulate themselves on its success, and hoped those present would logs no opportunity of obtaining ad herents, He was sure that a week spent m converse with feillow yorkers was not only extremely useful but extremely pleasant. He formally moved that the 4ssociation adjourn to meet m Tasmania In JSI92. The Council was then photo graphed. Shortly after a large party left for Lincoln Agricjilbyi-al College, and this evening the Oratojia, "The last Judge^ jjjent" will be given m the Cathedral.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

We observe that at Thursday's meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board a reply from the Board's solicitor as to the effect of certain provisions of " The School Committees Election Act" of last session was- read. In respect to the new definition of the term " householder " the solicitors had been asked "whether a vote could be exercised m more than one district." The opinion was to the effect that "the parent or guardian, or other person who had the actual custody of any child attending any State school situate m the district, was a house holder within the meaning of the Act, and entitled to volie at au election of a School Committee for the district m which the school attended by such child was situated." Precisely so—that is exactly the effect the clause was intended to have. It was remarked that according to this a " house holder " was entitled to vote m more than one district, provided the children of whom he had control at-1 tended schools m different districts. Just so. That also was intended, and it is certainly only right that the parent or guardian should have a voice m the management of any and every school at which any child under his control attends. The difference between the new Act and the original Act m this respect is simply that under the Amending Act only persons who are resident householders of the district or who send a child or children to the school of the district can vote, whereas under the original Act any parent or guardian of any child, no matter where such parent or guardian resided, and whether or not he or she had a child or children attending the public school or not could vote simply as a parent or guardian at any School Committee elec tion whatever -indeed at iust as. many elections as they chose to or were able to attend. There is, therefore, no necessity whatever for any amend ment of the Act m relation to these two particulars. We observe that the Board has directed the Secretary to point out that " while Clause 2 gives po.ver to a householder m certain, cir cumstances to nominate or vote for candidates m more than one district, the form of nomination m the Sche dule is strictly singular. Each candidate must be nominated on a separate nomination paper--that is all. And why not ? The Board has however discovered one defect m the new Act which will need to be re medied before April, 1892. It does not affect the proceedings of this year. It arises through the assumption that the third Tuesday of the month necessarily follows the third Monday. This is not the case under certain circumstances, as for example when the first clay of the mouth is a Tuesday, which will happen m 1892. It is pointed out, quite correctly, that " whilst Clause 3 provides that the names of candidates may be sent m to the Chairmen of School Committees on or before the third Monday m April, Clause 4 re quires the Chairmen to post up such names on the third Tuesday m April, and as the third Tuesday m April may occur six days before the third Mon day, the Act absurdly requires the Chairman, undercertain circumstances, to post the names of candidates six days before he had received them." This can be remedied by a simple amendment of Section 3 by substitut ing for the words " the third Monday m April " the words "the Monday next prior to the third Tuesday m April." That, so far as we can see, is the only point m which the new Act needs amendment, but it is obviously neces sary that that amendment be made before Api'il 1892.

Addington Stock Markets.

Christchurch, January 21. There was a very small market m comparison with recent sales.

Store Sheep. -With the exception of a couple of lines, the entry was limited. The two m question consisted of two tooths, mixed seses, which realised from 8s 9d to 9s, one lot of 1500 fetching the former price.

Lambs.—Nearly 600 were yarded, and as the demand was not so keen as recently, values were hardly sustained. The general run of lambs brought from 7s to lls, soms of exceptional quality realising up to 12s 9d.

Fat Sheep.—About 4000 were yarded, of which a good many were ewes. Best quality mutton sheep realised up to 13s 6d, and some very prune wethers brought a trifle over ; but there were more sheep sold at less than ten shillings than over ic. Fat Cattle.—l 72 head of mixed sorts were yarded. The majority changed hands at prices ranging from 12s to 19s per lOOlbs. There were no very prime quality bullocks, but, taken all round, there was a fair quantity ot good small steers and heifers besides some fat cows.

Store Cattle. -The entry was a very small one and consisted entirely of odd lots, principally eld cows, which the owners are now prepared to part with'at any sacrifice. Prices were therefore low m proportion, A few good sorts of dairy cows and springers met with a fair demand.

Pigs.—There were about 120 of all classes of pigs, which were disposed of at current rates.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PEK PKESS ASSOCIATION]

London, January 19. Trains have been stormed at Greenock. The blacklegs are striking because the Directors of the Railway Com panies refuse to recognise their Union. The effect of the strike is most disastrous to trade, the loss already being estimated at half a million. The Shipping Federation are enroll ing additional free laborers. London, January 20. The waterside Unions are boycotting the British India, Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, and the New Zea land Shipping Company's vessels. The Shipping Federation are loading and unloading them. Trouble is brewing m South Clare, and the railway men have struck. The strike is keeping the Australian cruisers m the Clyde. Sir Henry James, speaking at Bury, said it was essential there should be some sort of home rule m Ireland, but when conceded it n?us£ be final and not merely a'stepping stone to separa tion. Mr Parnell has issued a circular to 41 Irish members of the House oi

Commons summoning them to attend a meeting of the party. General Booth intends to make a tour through Norway and Sweden on behalf of his. scheme* He states that £100,000 have been subscribed towards his scheme, and *he intends to hold a thanksgiving meeting m commemora tion of the success of his appeal for funds. The "St. James' Gazette" says thit; Mr Li.idevdale, the Governor of the Bank of England, performed signal service to the State by his action dur ing the late crisis. The " Gazette " is of opinion that the time has arrived for the House of Commons to project a new Bank Act for the better protection of the community. In consequence of the revolution m Chili the securities of that Republic have fallen, and two financial firms are likely to col 1 apse owing to their commitments. The Exchange is man excited state again. Washington, January 19. It is rumored a revolt m Honolulu will be the outcome of the disf ranehise ment of the inhabitants, if King Kala kaua's intended visit to New York concludes the treaty with Secretary Blame for the sale of the islands. Washington, January 20. Many Indians are hesitating to sur render their arms, being afraid of the whites attacking them. The position, therefore, is still uncertain. Information has been received that the Indians are much enraged at th« death of one of their chiefs, who was killed by a number of white people m ambush. Paris, January 19. Sarah Bernhardt is indisposed. By an eruption, m Algeria forty persons were killed. Bcenos Ayres, January 19. A tax of two per cent, is to be levied on private deposits m tine banks. Ottawa, January 20. The Canadian Government is ar ranging for a line of steamers from British Columbia to Hawaii and Aus tralia. Brussels, January 20. There is great excitement m Belgium over the question of universal suffrage.

AUSTRALIAN.

Perth, January 21. There are now 400 men on the new goldfielcl, where two nuggets of 140 and 40oz have been found, a,nd it is reported that another of 200oz has been unearthed. The field is over crowded, and only half of the men are doing well. One party of three men have died from thirst on the Ashbur ton field, and another party is missing"

INTERPROVTNCIAL

Auckland, January 21

James Borley, shoemaker, Newmarket, aged 72, fell off the ferry steamer Bri tannia to-day at the railway wharf, it is supposed m a fit. He was rescued by a boat, bub died this evening m the hos pital. V» 7hile four Lads, two named Foster and two Davies, were going off to a yacht at Ponsonby m a dingy it capsized. The tide swept them to Ponsonby - wharf, where the three caught stringers and were saved, but the fourth. Hector Foster, thirteen, son of Mr Foster of the Govern ment Survey Department, sank. His brother and one of the Davies held him up till they were exhausted and had to let go. A number of importing firms have pro tested against the hcav wharfage dues en Southern produce. The Chairman of the Board said the imposition of dues was absolutely necessary to augment the revenue- of the Board m view of the large expenditure. The northern roller mills protested against the increased export wharfage on flour, The Chairman said he had overlooked the fact till a day ago that the export wharfage rates would in crease the rate of export wharfage on flour. The Board is to receive a deputa tion next meeting. Wellington, January 21. The weather has been very uncertain during the last few days, but it has cleared up now, and promises to be fine for the regatta and races to-morrow. Timauu, January 21. At the Harbor Board meeting to day there was a long discussion about appoint ing a commission of engineers to advise them concerning the travelling shingle at the breakwater, but the motion, to that effect was lost on an amendment to leave the whole matter m abeyance. The previous instruction to the Engineer to experiment m the shifting shingle for three months was cancelled. Oamabu, January 21. At the District Court sittings to-day A. K. Semb pleaded " Guiity "to forgery, and got two years. He is an old offender. Thomas Rowe was acquitted of the charge of attempt to commit rape on a girl, thirteen years of age. A bankrupt had his certificate suspended for six months because it was shown that while his capital was £780 he had possessed him j self largely of Nenthorne mining shares, hoping to sell them before calls were made, but failing to do so, filed. The Judge held that this was hazardous speculation. Dunedin, January 21. The Afcheiifeum Committee start the year with a credit balance of £59 7s 9d, Another £108 was paid off the mortgage, which now stands at £600. The average number of subscribers is 990.

POLITICAL.

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Wellington, January 21.

The process by which the difficulty of calling Sir H. Atkinson to the Upper House, without reconstructing the Ministry, has been surmounted is as follows. The Premier sent m his resigna tion of his seat m the House to-dsiy. He is still, however, Premier, and his Ministry consequently is not oblighed to resign. On Friday the Premier resigns his position as head of the Government, which entails the rest of the Cabinet following suit, and the Governor willimme diately appoint Sir Harry, no longer Premier or M.H.R., Speaker of the Legislative Council. The following are the gentlemen whom the Government have determined to call .to the Upper. House—Messrs Ormond, Fulton, Bowen, VVhyte, Downig Stewart, and J. C. Johnston, Wellington. The reason given for the secrecy whiqh has been observed up to the last moment over these appoint ments is that they are only made on certain conditions, and it was necessary to ascertain whether the proposed nomi nees would accept the conditions. It is pretty certain thai: Mr Rollesfcon will be nominated for tlie Speakers! lip. A meeting of the Government party was' called afc four o'clock this afternoon, chiefly to consider this question, Those present were Sir H, Atkinson (m the chair), Messrs IJryce, Buchanan, Duthie, , Fergus, Lawry, McArthur, M. J. Si. i McKenzic, Meredith, Mitchelson, Moore, ' Newman, O'Conor, Rhodes, Richardson, j RoHeston, Russell, Swan, Taipua, J. W. Thompson, R. Thompson. T. Thomp son, Valentine, and Wrighf:. Several others were accounted for, Sir Jphn

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LLi;l and Mr Humlin were not pre sent. It is understood that the Premier made a statement explaining the coui'Hf} Government had adopted, and the course which ho thought the party should adopt m future. Ho informed the meeting that his health prevented his retaining the position of leader of the party unj longer, -md mentioned his ajjpoiotment as a member of Hie Legis lative Council, and to the Speakcrship of that chamber. He referred to ■ the appointments to the Council and justified them on the grounds that they were Necessary for the reform of that body, 'explaining "that those who had been appointed were pledged to support such reform. Two or three of those present spoke strongly against the action of Government iv making the appointments, bub Sir Harry's appointment to the Speakership of. the Council met with the hearty approval of the meeting. . A desultory conversation on the question of a Government nominee for the Speak cr am'pof the Lower House took place, Mr ,o'Conor announcing that he could not support'Mr Rollesfcon, as he was pledged to vote for- Major W. J. Steward, and shortly afterward he left the meeting. At five o'clock the meeting broke up, without any decision having been arrived at, and another meeting will be held on Friday forenoon, at which it will be finally decided whether Mr Rolleston shall be nominated. The Commissioners who open Parlia ment, ax-e Sir F. Whitaker, Hohs E. Stevens, and P. H. Baillie, M.L C.'s, and a fourth is> to be appointed. It is under stood a meeting of the .Opposition members will be held (o-morrow morning. [The condition attached to the appoint ments to the Legislative Council is stated to be the signature by each nominee of a pledge bo support a measure to be intro* duced m the ensuing session changing the present system of life membership to one of seven years' duration and retrospective^ so as to include the n«w appointments,] The Premier's health is not so good as it was a few weeks ago, and the strain of the last few days has thrown him back very considerably. The doctors, however, inform him that with complete rest and immunity from worry, there is every chance of him regaining his. strength.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL PRIZE MEETIJNG,

[PER PREBS ASSOCIATION.]

Napjeb, January 21. The Hawke's Bay match, counting for the belt, 500 and bOO yards, ten shots each distance, was fired, this morning. The weather was favorable for shooting, and some good scores were put on. The principal prize-takers were Ballinger (Wellington), £12, 90 points ; White (Auckland), £10, 89; Webster (Auck land), £8, 89 ; Cameron (Dunedin), £5, 87; Tiffin (GLsborne), £4, 86; King (Napier), £4, 86 ; Martin (Tuapeka). £4j 86 ; Cato (Wellington), £4, 86 ; Williams (Wellington), £4, 84. The Marlborough Match, counting for the belt, 500 yards, ten shots, was com menced at two o'clock. In this match at Wingatui last year Captain Hanby, of Melbourne, made the possible, but on this occasion the top score was 48, which was. registered by Private Wakelin, Hon. Reserves, Christchurch, and Bandsman Newall, Taranaki. Newall put on bulls up to the last two shots, which were innefs, but Wakelin finished up with a bull (having made two centres previously), and consequently took first money £8, Newall taking second prize, £6. Private Salek, Ashburton, won a£2 prize, with a score of 45 points. About four o'clock the competitors laid down to fire the Wanganui match, count ing for the belts, ten shots at 700 yards. The light was somewhat fluctuating, but m other respects the men had no cause for complaint. Contrary to expectation the shooting at this range was very poor, and several failed to hit the target. Sergt. Perry (Alexandra Caxalry) ran up a score of 42; which took first money £B*, Sergt. Peacock (Masfcerton Riftes) (£6), Lieut. Morrison (B Battery, Dunedin) (£5), com ing next with 40 each. Lieut. Bales, of Victoria, who has not been shooting well, seemed to pull himself together at this distance, and got into the prize list with 35 points to his credit. The highest aggregates m the Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, and' Wanganui matches are :—King, Oamaru, 167 ; White, Auckland, 166 ; Wakelin, Christ church, 165 ; Weir, Thames, 164 ; Perry, Wanganui, 164 ; Tiffen, Gisborne, and Williams, Wellington, 160 each ; Dough erty, Auckland, 159 ; Sommerville, Wan ganui, Cameron, Dunedin, and McCarthy, Wakari, 157 each; and McCallum, Auckland, and Kruse, Wellington, 156 each. It is stated m camp that the spot likely to be chosen for the permanent site for the meetings of the Association is at Silverstream, about nineteen miles from Wellington, on the Masterton line. Napier, January 22. It is a perfect day, and shooting is almost dead on the target. The heat is very oppressive, and umbrellas are m great request on the range. \. start was made with the Nelson 500, 600 and 700 yards match at eight o'clock, and the last range will be finished shortly after noon. The amunition has so far given every satisfaction, competitors being enthusi astic and unanimous m its praise. It 13 the same as served out to the Imperial troops, and comes from the Government factory at Enfield, near London. Up to the present time not a bad cartridge has been met with. The new system of counting sighters is very popular. There will be a church parade on Sunday m town, as on that day volunteers m camp will go into Napier. The number of entries has been in creased to 204.

THE MARKETS.

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London, January 20.

: At the Antwerp wool sales the selection was only old wools; and therefore no test of the market. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message dated London, 20th January:— , . Wheat—Market quiet, quotations unchanged since last telegram. [Received January 22. 10.30 a.m.] The New Zealand Trust and Loan Company will declare a dividend Of ten per cent.

TBB ABHBURTON GUARDIAN, THUBSD4Y, JANUARY 22, 1891.



It would appear that there is etill some prosperity m the Argentine Republic. It is reported that the Anglo-Argentine Bank, upaii a paid : up capital of £250,000, has earned m the past twelve mouths—an ex ceptionally difficult and- trying period—a profit of £23,692. Out of this a five per cent dividend is to paid on the shares, £10,000 is to be carried to reserve, and £1192 will be carried forward. There must have been skilful and discreet management (says the " Financial News ") to have securest such a-result as this. ; ' This Best Remedy fop. Indigestiox— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called ' tlu? 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold hi battles, at la 1-^cl, 2s 9J, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wo ld|



Wanted } CASH Ad erfasemsits under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office WANTED, a Daily Governess.— Apply, A.8.0., office of this paper. 1 107 WANTED— A Driver for Traction Engine. Apply to Wbymouth Roberts, Cox street, Ashburtou. 1 120 WANTED— Sheep Feed for about 500 Shoep ; grass, or stubble; near to Ashbuiton. Apply to Mr T. Bullock Itl 9 WANTED to Rent for a Term, 50 to 200 Acres of Land within three miles of. Ashburton with residence thereon. Apply to Mr T. Bullock. I§llß WANTED— In a private house, three Gentlemen Boarders. Private .sitting room. Situation central. —Ad- dress at Mail Office. 1 116 MISS COMPTON, Teacher of Music, will be glad to have a few more pupils. Terms moderate. Address, Park House, near Domain. 1 113 WANTED for the Tinwald District School a Pupil Teacher. Applica tions to be sent m on or before Jan 26th. to J. Guosell, Chairman of Schooj Committee. 1 10^ /POOLING and invigorating Ice Cream \_J as made by H. G. Flower, Con fectioner, East Street. TRY the Great Drapery Sale now on at H. C. Seger{?. WANTED Known—Some special lines m choice Dress Goods at very low prices showing at " The Corner." WANTED Known—The "Strong wear " Boot is the best for Men adies and Children.—W. H. Collier. OEGERS 1 "Clearing Sale m all Depart k» meats now on. One trial solicited. - Melford House. \ 1/ ANTED Known—The Cheapest V' v Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vaniscd Iron goods m Ashbarton, i.« at W. F. Hannaforu's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with des patch MELFORD House Sale now on. We only ask one visit.—H. C. Segbrs. BOOTS, BOOTS. "Keep you. feet Dry and save Doctor's Bills, have a splendid Stock m now. Try my Doublo-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur ton. Public Notices. A '.-.CJT TGLTH WJT.M T£ET$ CHRISfCRGROH DENTAL SURGERY. Corner of Cashel and High streets S. M yel"s and CB-' SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin 3,nd Westport WE have gained tin FIRST AWARD ( the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the area-test confidence that \:c guarantee the bighest'class work and perfect lit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set — Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth. Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE ■j AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe] Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s Od. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost MONEY TO LEND. TtyTONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 to_j6sooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. STOCK-TAKING. REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS For one . Month. N E \V L EAT AND \ CLOTHING FACTORY 4gent for the Wonderful Wertheim Sewing Machines W. H. WEBBER Manager



■fuplio Notices. j MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT AS HBURTON on dates to ba announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST John Orr & Co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OP FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable ior the Harvest Field. 1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Crown Brand I 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cros 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, l|in to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 to 7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders. The agents of the^McCorndck reapers and binders have just received news of a very exciting trial at Tain worth (N.S. W.) on Saturday, December 6. The prize competed for was the Society's medal, which was offered to the machines exhibited at their Show ; but m order to have a successful trial they m addition ofFered a prize of ten guineas, open to all comers. Both prizes w,ere gained by the McCormick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This was the first time this season where the winner nt any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. John Orr & Go. iii[ niin iiiie ninnini: IMIIIICE COMPANY OF new mm. im CAPITAL £2,000,000 PAID UP .£IOO,OOO RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISrCHURCH. Special Features: L'he ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, the LOWEST CURRENT. To Farmers. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current lates. John G. Bestell WEST STREET, ASHBURTONj AGENT?



Irrigation. JUST what is wanted for the country ..bo a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Here we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co.'s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. drapery7^clothing AND BOOTS- • Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Twbed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is s|d Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3£d, 4|d, %l, guaranteed to wash Towels 3jd each Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4|d per yard Boys' Braces 4d. Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers to 6d, 6a lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d Child* Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT I ¥. SPEMER k CO, 'iHE ABCAPF Massey-Toronto Light Binder. LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. EASIEST TO MANAGE. SWIFTEST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED. MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle AND Raise and Lower Style 6, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the ktter only vnry few on hand. ' £2000 V'jrth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDUNDER BROS__ iFIi riM nsKin COMPANY OFNEW ZEAIAND (FIRE AND MARINE ) THE Business of this Company has been TRANSFERRED to the COMMFRCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, ( General Manager. • ' Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THK COM^iiiciAL" UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE for NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. "With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J P. Every description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CURRENT BATES CUFF & "GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agwnts for Ashburton : FRIBDI.ANDER BROS ' 22 T^XTRAORDINARY /HHEAP Hi \j SALE ALE FOB ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORE'S. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6i for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies' Jackets, highly fashionable at 5«6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' .Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s, very good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozen Girls' Nigat Dresses at is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrena and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY BEDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER-FOR ONE MONTH. ANDRE"w ORTf, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER