The Ashburton Guardian. Magne est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1891. THE HARVEST RETURNS

The publication of the harvest re turns for,the Ashburton County lets us see what the drought has cost us m the diminished production of cereals. From 70,741 acres of wheat 1,199,504 bushels have been gathered this year, as against 76,237 acres yielding 1,617,114 bushels last year—a short age of nearly five thousand acres cropped and 366,000 bushels produc tion. Last year's average per acre, according to the Government returns, was about 21| bushels, and the thresh ing machine tallies shewed that the esti mates on which this average was based were two or three bushels too low ; this year the average is under seventeen bushels to the acre, and as nearly all the wheat is threshed the estimate may be accepted as practically correct. Taking the average shortage at six bushels an acre, and the average value at 3s 4d a bushel, the loss is £1 an acre,—equal to £70,000 on the wheat land of the county. Of oats, with three-fourths of the area, there is only half the production, or 22 bushels this year against over 30 bushels last year, which at 10s an acre makes at least another £15,000 of loss. Barley is 11 bushels this year against 2U last year,—loss £4000.'We have taken the offioial figures relating to oats and barley for last year, and as they were notoriously below the actual yields we can sum up the total loss m grain by the drought at ninety thousand pounds, and if exact figures were obtainable the loss would be found to closely approach one hundred thousand pounds sterling, or two-thirds of the amount necessary to irrigate the lower portion of the plains.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Timaru Agricultural and Pasto.al Association, which a few years ago was m somewhat straitened circumstances, lias now £850 placed upon fixed deposit. Mr Hayter expects to have an abstract of the Victorian census ready on May 5. Some 15 months are expected to elapse before the complete returns are ready. Monday's " Otago Daily Times" says :— We are informed that a distinct improve ment has now taken place m the condition of the lupus 2>atient m the hospital since the administeration of Dr Koch's tuberculine. We understand that another patient is to be treated with the tuberculine. At a meeting of the Rangitata Road Board held yesterday, applications were received from persons desirous of having their names inserted on the valuation roll of the district. The chairman was requested to forward the applications to the Property Tax Commis sioner for further information and for valuation. The Uon T. Fergus attended a meeting m Dunedin last Wednesday about the Ofcago Central, whereat several prominent men talked strongly m favour of pushing on the line. The iate Minister oi Public Works explained how it was the line had not been completed. It was on account of " blather ing speeches " such as he had just listened to! The Directors of the Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited, (Belfast works) have determined to make reductions m the charges for freez ing, which they have fixed as follows :— For freezing mutton and beef from June Ist to November |d per lb, from December to May |d per lb, Jamb £d extra, as hitherto. In a circular which they have issued they state that should they be able tp see their way to do so before next summer season begins they will make a reduction on the summer rate. A hen thief has been busy about the Ash burtou iowl rposts of late. One poultry rearer was recently left with only ten birds out of a roost of over fifty, Jmspher we hear of has had eighteen pullets out of thirty .-two cleared out m one night. The lasst case has been reported to the police, and by and by it is hoped the thief will be caught. These are not the only cases of fowl lifting we have heard of lately, and owners would do well to look to the security of their fowl houses especi ally those having large yard*, as the thieves evidently prefer to make a wholesale pwgep, and do not content themselves with single birds. At the head of the Holy Cross Creek, near Leadville, California, and m the almost in accessible defiles of Mount Shasta, California, there are hundreds of square feet of ground continually covered with snow as rod as blood. In the polar regions red and sccirlet snow is a familar sight, but the two places named above are the only spots within the limits of the United States where it is known to exist. The phenomenon is due to the presence of nun*^ animalcule m the snow. How the little midge evejc g#fc tljere is a question that has never been 'satisfactorily answered. For the Ashburton Cricket Club's enter tainment to-night the fullest preparation has been made, The vocalists include some of the very best talent m the district, and a glance at the programme published m this issue will show what an excellent yoo&l bill of fare has been provided. The' tableaux havg t)f?sn carefully arranged and rehearsed, close afctei»ti#n having been paid to even the most minute dei*4L. sff that the "living pictures" should foir.i quite m attractive feature. Then the fact that the entertain ment is given m aid of the Cricket Club funds ought to weigh with parents, seeing that so many lads, now m i( knickers " will ere long be fit to take their natural part m he manly gan»e, |,nd clamour for a good pitch. To provide a p^fceijt and keep it m good order funds are wanted, and tjb/? better the financial result of this entsrjLaiinnent, the better will the Club b« able tp jir.prove the cricket ground, and so acid ong more beauty to our already pretty Domain,

A bunch of grapes weighing 101 bis on view at 01rn.-i- v , Jt was g, OM , n )jy Mr McDonald of iViikanui. The Clinton rabbit factory is getting 1000 rabbits per day at present. The price given is s£d per pair. On dit that Judge Edwards will claim £20,000"damages if deprived of office. The late Duke of Bedford made the I twelfth peer to commit suicide during this century. A Westport paper states that Mr O'Conor, M.H.R., contemplates an early visit to England. There aro 26 monarchies and 23 republics m the civilise;! world to-day. Sixteen republics are m South America. A little girl sent out to look for eggs re turned without success, complaining that all the hens were standing about doing nothing. A rabbit factory nas been started at I Kiirow. From 150 to 200 hands are ex- i pected to be employed for the next three months. Cuneiform tablets lately deciphered prove to be among the earliest astronoinicatrecords known, giving a minute account of Chaldean observations of the moon and planets for the year 522 B.C. Anerican sewing girls m New York are gradually being driven from their pUces m the clothing shops by Russian, Polish, and Hungarian women, who gladly work seven days m every week, and ten hours a day, for 4dol. The whole of the proposals of the Christ church City Council Works and Finance Committees to dismiss the city surveyor, employ one inspector instead of two, and reduce the assistant town clerk's salary, were rejected by the council on Monday night. Dr Stenhouae has made public his intention to app'y to the Supreme Court for an injunc tion to restrain the Kakanui Relief Com mittee from distributing the fund as at present proposed. He proposes to take this action m his own name, as a subscriber, and also on behalf of Mrs Ressler, who is left out of the distribution. An eminently practical German scientist is said to have applied a mild current ot electricity to a swarm of bees, quickly cans- ! ing them to fall to the ground m a stupefied condition. The bees could be safely handled while m this condition and if the electrical current was not too strong no injury was done tl:»n. There is a rare case of "sleeping sickness" m the London Hospital just now. The patient is a negro, and. inherits the peculiar disease which bids fa;r to terminate his life. So strong is the propensity for sleep that no efforts can arouse the man. Galvanic bat teries even are useless. The case is exciting considerable interest m medical circles. "Mr Brief," said the Judge grimly, "iti seems to me that you are wasting time; you might as well attempt to make the court believe that two and two do not make four." Brief settles his eye-glasses a little more firmly on his nose, and responded blandly, " May it please your lordship, lam prepared to do that. Two and two make 22." The shadow o? a tmile played rjund the corner of the judge's mouth as he sat back m his chair and said, " You may go on wilh your argument, Mr Brief." Mr Michael Condon, a wealthy farmer, who died a few days ago at Kingston, N.Y., acquired the bulk of his fortune by a remark able find of tie isure. Several years ago he owned a small farm oa Bsmis Heights and there he unearthed an iron chest filled with old English and Spanish coins. He never disc!o3ed theexait locality of his find nor the amount, but the sum was large enough to make him a rich Irian. No claimant ever appeared for it. The argument for prohibition m the Maori fishing cases m Banco before Mr Justice Denniston at Christchurch on Monday came to an abrupt conclusion owing to the pro icedings as framed not raising the principal question whether the Maoris surrendered the fishing rights granted by the Treaty of Waitangi. It was agreed tc raise the point by '•.he prosecution m the Resident Magi strates Gonrt and remove it to the Supreme Court for decision. Herr Carl and Madame Nellie Hartz are to occupy the stage of the Oddfellows' Hall on race nights — to-morrow and Thursday —with their mesmeric and magic entertain ment, which has been very successful m the principal towns. Many of Herr Hartz's illusions are new and all are wonderful. Madame Hartz gives some startling demon strations of second sight. Hypnotison is also a feature of the entertaiment, and Herr Hartz having studied its effects is careful aot to pass the bounds of safety m his experiments. The programme has also its amusing items, and a number of gifts will be distributed. A New York correspondent writes:— What is described as "a Btartling dis corery" has been made at Dayton, Ken tucky. It is stated that John C. Taylor, who has been living m obscurity, is the re puted heir to the estate and Earldom of Tyrone. If the lineage is proved he gains the title, and shares with other members of the Taylor family the accumulations of rental of the estate for 100 years pusr. The estate is valued at a million and a-half pounda. The title of Earl of Tyrone is now borne by the Marquis of Waterford, and it may be added that the family name is Beresford, and not Taylor. The London "Telegraph " of Februai-y 17, relates the following: -" During the inquiry by the Select Committee on British and Foreign Spirits last session, MrT. Healy and Mr- Somervell, two of its memlers, invested sixpence apiece m the purchase of samples of House of Commons' whisky for the purpose of analysis, But the latter has pursued his researches further, and the result is to be placed before the Committee to-day. An eminent distiller will describe some experi ments with nevy and old whisky upon a pair of monkeys, No 1 monkey was made drunk with new whisky, and became quarrelsome. Monkey No 2 was intoxicated with fine old whisky, and got markedly hilarious. On the animals returning to sobriety the experi ments were reversed with precisely the same results—No 1 becoming happy under the in snenci» of qld yekisky, and No 2 disagreeable with the new." " ~ Prince Bismarck's title passes on to Count Bismarck on his death. In order ("Vanity Fair " says) that the title may be inherited it is necessary m Germany to buy a diploma the cost of which is very considerable. VVhenßismai/ck reeeiyn,d the title of Prince, m 1871,' the old Emperor William, i^ho. was always re a rly to pay a General's debts, or to ge 1; an old friend out of difficulty, paid the needful sum. In the same way Prince Bismarck's title? of J)uke of Lauenberg can only descend to Jjis w^n ty the. of a diploma j but a-ltljough Ijis jfortun^ is*§ very large one, ho hai hitherto taken no steps towards paying for the honour; and the present Emperor does not seem inclined to loosen his purse-strings as his grandfather did, We may, therefore, reasonably expect that this iasjk addition to the many existing Dukes' of Lauenbnrg wilt d^sj q^r v/|th the present holder of the title, Erinc'e Bismarck does not lijfc hjs title of Duke of Lauenburg; but, ashewasnotaskedwliotheriie wouldlike or not, the Emperor simcly conferring it on him he cannot get rid of it legally^ although lie may not dieose to make use of ie,

A LOOSE SCREW.

The present Minister for Lands has intimated his intention to endeavor next session to amend the Land Laws m various particulars with the object of removing the difficulties which now impede settlement; and as he is. thoroughly acquainted with the require ments of the case, it may safely be nnticipated that the measure now m preparation for submission to Parlia ment will be one of a practical sort, and such as is calculated to achieve the very desirable end m view. How urgently necessary it is that legislation of a liberal character should take place is emphasised by the returns of j emigration from the Colony which ! continue to show a heavy balance against us, the excess of emigration over immigration showing that the exodus of population is still going on at the rate of about 10,000 per annum. Indeed, we believe that within the last three years New Zealand has lost from 25,000 to 30,000, nearly all being adult males, and all taking with them more or less money. The reasons for that loss are the want of employment and the difficulties attendant upon the acquisition of small holdings of good land m suitable localities. Were the latter removed, an impetus would at once be given to the labor market, and hence nearly the whole evil may be traced to the one cause. As we have said, we look forward with hope to the remedying of all this under the present Administration ; but we would point out that even though the Land Laws were made perfect, there would still remain another requirement, namely, proper provision for detecting and punishing evasions of the law, and for enforcing its provisions. Dummying must not only be punishable but must be punished, and punishment must overtake the offender against the Land | Laws with an equal certainty to that with which it overtakes those who are guilty of a breach of the Larceny Act, the Offences Again jt the Person Act, or any other measure dealing with thieves and. other criminal persons; for where there is, as now, an enormously high percentage of immunity, as against a ridiculously small percentage of detec tion and punishment, it is vain to hope that a law will be respected which is very rarely indeed enforced. How widely and generally the law has been broken the Minister has recently had ample proof, and some very startling figures have recently been published as the result of his enquiries both m Wellington and Canterbury, and we are indebted to the Land Board of the first-named district for indicating where there is " a screw loose " which needs the attention of the Government. This is the insufficient provision made for the supervision of selectors and the inspection of holdings, with a view to seeing that the conditions of occupa tion or tenure are properly carried out. Reporting to the Wellington Board on this subject the Commissioner of Crown Lands for that district (Mr Marohant) says :—" In accordance with your instructions, I have made enquiries m reference to the special cases of sup posed evasions of the Land Ants Avhich have been under the consideration of the Land Board from time' to time since the applications were put m, and have to report that it appears to me that the Land Board is riot m a position to institute enquiry m "each particu'ar case m the manner befitting the gravity and importance of the object the Board has m view, until the Crown Lands rangers have completed the necessary inspections and investiga tions of the selections, or until some evidence is furnished to the Land Board of specific breaches of the law b,y th,e selectors m question. It has always been felt by the Board that they have no power to reject applications, except as specially provided by the Land Acts and regulations ; and that the Board's ojaportumty occurs at the same time when the selector's obligations as to improvements and occupation cul minate. His bont fides m these re spects can only be tested by prompt and frequent inspections. The Board have been powerless to accomplish this important duty for the reason that they have at no time a sufficient staff qf rangers. Three rangers are re-, quired to attend to this essential work; only one is availa.bl3, The Board is not m a position to enforce compliance with the Land Acts." No doubt what is true of the Wellington land district is also true of other land districts m the polony, and if so, no, time should be lost In remedying' a state of things which Mr Marohant very: properly characterises as "detrimental to the public interests," as well as "a great inconvenience to selectors desirous of transferring their interests, obtaining their titles, etc." We notice that the Wellington Board resolved to ask the Government to appoint two additional rangers forthwith—a request which should be promptly complied with, and followed up by sufficient' provision being made m all the other land dis tricts of the colony to enable the Land Boards to be informed as to what those who have taken up land are doing, 5.6 that where the requirem.erifes of %\}Q law, ai'e. notbeii>g Gomplie.d with the fulfilment of those' requirements may be insisted upon.

The Edwards' Appoint ment.

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Wellington, April 20. A few days ago Ministers were asked by Judge Edwards to allow themselves to be t'epiiesenj.ed l>y counsel m the Alclridge case,' 'and' to, maintain his judgment by opposing the motion for a writ of (fuowarratitq, They haye replied declining tj take any part |n the Court proceedings, on the ground that they do nob recognise Mr Edwards as Judge. The Premier states that almost imme diately after taking office the Govern ment wrote to the Chief Juifiice protesting again^fc Mr Ijdward.s taking any jucfiqa.l 'Vjiisiness until Parliament, shoijlcl deal Avith his case, fjaving done this, thfty acknowledge no further responsibility until the matter has come before the House. ■ Later. Sir Robert Stout has been retained by Mr Yogel to apply for a wrib qua warranty m the'AJcJridg'e case, -- .'■■■ ■•-■■'•>

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves r«pons;b!f: for the opinions expressed by our corres^on'lcnts.)

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

TO THE BDITOU. Sir,—^Now (hat a branch of the society— tho Prevention of Cruelty of Animals —is established m Ashburtou, perhaps you will allow me a small space to note two cases of extremely harsh treatment of animals which I observed during last week. In the middle of the week 1 noticed a half draught mare m poor condition'standing in'the neighbor hood of the grain sheds iti a very exhausted state. Apart from the mare being altogether too light to draw, or even to steady the shafts of the heavily loaded dray, it was bleeding from a suspicious looking wound a little below the le ft knee. I say swtpicious as the team was m charge of a not very humane looking youth of about eighteen summers, and the wound being fresh it certainly had the appearance of having been cuisecl by a kick from an iron toed boot. It may not have been caused by this means; but the poor creature, thoroughly jaded and sweltering m sweat, presented a frightful, picture. Owing to tha drought and the absence of green feed this year, farm horses are not m the usual sleek and healthy skinned condition that they are m better years; still I think that not a few come into town occasionally overloaded. Another case to which I would call atten tion occurred m one of the local saleyards on Saturday last. In one of the pens were four pigs, each with a hole one inch or more m diameter punched, or cut, out of the centre of each ear. I am not aware whether the law permits or enforces ear-marking or branding of pigs. If it does, it could surely be done m a more merciful way, as judging by the movements of the animals they certainly endured much pain. In recording the case, I attach no blame whatever to the auctioneer m whose yards they were sold, yet I think this method of branding an exceptional and barbarous one. I have heard of another case through the week of a drunken man savagely maltreating and wounding a horse m the neighborhood of a certain hotel. But m all cas«s it cannot be expected that the Secretary, or any mem bers of the.local Society for Hie Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or even the police can be on the spot to take action m such matters, Nevertheless, I think that much assistance could sometimes be given the Society by the timely intervention of passers-by m checking the illtreatment of animals. I do not presume to advise the Society m any form, but it one of its members would take a quiet cruise through the sale yards on Saturdays, I think he would occasionally drop on a case requiring the attention of the Society.—l am, etc., Humanity. Hampstead, April 20.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

The. following are the acceptances and entries for the firso clay's races :— Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 Boys. Two miles. st lb s t lb Erin go-Bragh 10 13 RoyaHy ... 9 7 Trimolite ...10 6 The Idler ... 9 0 Mayboy 10 0 Longbjeach Platk, o 25 soys. One mile, st lb st lb "Ben 9 4 Conspirator... 8 12 Rose of Cheviot 8 13 Calm 7 13 Mailboy ... 812 Cactus 712 Doubtful ... 812 The Stewards do not hold themselves responsible for the correctness of the weights m this race. Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 70 soys. One mile and a hull. st lb st lb Hazel S 9 Bay King ... 6 12 Rosebud ... 8 4 Coinage ... 010 British Lion... 713 Liberator ... (5 9 Moraine 9 Crown Jewel 6 7 Thackeray ... 7 3 Novel Race, of 25 soys. Half a mile. Patch Penelope /'cst Royalty Cora Kelpie Loiter Jack 11. Goldfinch J District Wkltkr Handicap, of 30 soys. J One mile. , st lb | st lb Be" 10 9 Fairy Queen... 8 3 King of Ulster 10 0 New Hope ... 8 3 Conspirator... 9 9 Calm 8 0 Pennine ... 813 Cactus ..80 Tiger Lily ... Jj 3 Flying Handicap, of 33 soys. Six furlongs. t, i r, St lb • St lb Red Cross ... 8 9 Loo 7 5 I»ez 8 1 Tornado .'.'. 7 5 Carronade ... 8 1 Emma ... 6 7 Harkaway ... 8 0 Nellie Gray... 6 0

"White Choker's" Tips.

The Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club promises to be one of unusual interest. The nomination list was very well filled, and the number of acceptors proved the excellency qf the handicapping, very few other than cripples having {alien out. Going back qa the history of the Club t find that this is really the fullest programme the Club has yet had, and the prospect of sport is the finest. The rain of last wee|| has hugely improved the, course, and the Club's employees have been busy reducing the asperities, so that a fair' convincing ground awaits the horses, notwithstanding the black auguries of many dark prophets. Given good weather, the programme should yield two good days' enjoyment. My anticipations aro as under ; — Asip.)URTQN HoRBL^g-^Erin.go-bragh 1 |Tiimolite2,Theldler3. LoxGBJGACii Plate — Ben 1, Rose of Cheviot 2, Calm 3. Autumn Handicap—Moraine I, Coinage 2, Crown Jewel 3. b Novel Race—Kelpie 1, Loiter 2, Cora 3. District Welter -Tiger Lily 1, King of Ulster 2, Ben 3. ; Flying Handicap- Red Cross 1, Carron ade 2, Loo 3.

Wellington, April 20. iintish Lion and May Boy leave this afternoon to fulfil their engagements at the Ashburton and Dunedin Meetings. On Saturday Queen of Trumps was backed for the New Zealand Cup at 200 to 8 and 200 to 12 is being taken abftub her,

Auctioneer's Report.

Mr F. M. Rickman reports on the weekly sale held at his AsJ/b^rtqu Horse Bazaar $nd general mar-kVt on Saturday last, April 18th :—About 65 horses of al classes were entered for sale, and a lot of vehicles and general produce. The demand tor all young sound horses of all descriptions was very good, and medium young sound draughts, with a trial brought up to £23, and sound li^ht harass, horses fjncj haqks. sojd up to $14. A lot qf furniture "..and sundries' sold at satisfactory prices. Abou.t forty of the horses were sold, at the above prices, and there i« a good demand for all youne sound horses of all classes that come to ( the yards thai, will stand a trial, and can be sold al market values.

An Australian. Wild Boy.

„., ■■ uirftijL- ■,| i- ',* ' * ■' Says the Sydney *( Prgemao's Journal" - A report from Bogong gives particulars m connection with the recent finding of the hairy boy m a wild state at the DiVid ing Ranges. It appears that a boy AIn>1!? !P' 1 'and ten months ojd. The. lvihi(sj of the c]ij|d at that a^e veryggign gw >r.' He often preferred to. eat gqm, yams, berries, and injects, was an adept at clitnbing trees aftep Qppoasums, " a r v cj Avouja o|(;.ph scamper off and hide m the bush from strangers. At the time of his dis appearance eight years ago, fully 30!) people went out m search of him, but were unsuccessful m obtain ing the slightest trace $ UfH or i\\a

remains, so that he was finally given up for lost. The peculiar habits of the youngster seemed to point to tho possi bility of his having gone off voluntarily, and the fact of the capture of the hairy boy m question, m a partially wild state. and without clothing of any kind, would seem to point to the connection between the two. The distance between the place where he was found and the place where the boy Kennedy was lust is about 60 miles, and over a very rough country capable of sustaining life. Tho affair is now m the hands of the police, who have visited the parents.of the boy Kennedy, with the object of obtaining reliable in formation relating to certain marks, whicb will establish the identity or otherwise between the two.

Steamship Combinations.

(PER PKKdS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, April 20. Hon. Gr. McLean states that no arrange ment has been made for the amalgama tion of the Union Company with the Australian lines; nor is any negotiation going on to that effect as reported m Australia.. Mr James Mills, Managing Director of the Union Steamship Company, says there is no foundation for th» report of further amalgamation, The report pos sibly originated m the fact that there is a likelihood of some arrangement being arrived at to terminate the cutthroat •ompetition carried on along the Austra lian coast.

THE MARKETS.

[PER PRESS jISSOrtfATION.]

London, April 181 The total quantity of wool catalogued up to date is 186,000 bales, of which 134,000 have been sold. Tallow, medium mutton, 26s : beef, 24s 6d. - ■ South Australian Four Per Cents, have declined 1 per cent. Colonial stocks generally are weak. Silver is quoted at 3s B^d. Colonial oats, 25s 6d ; "beans, 34s 6d • peas, 33a 6d.

The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company have received telegraphic advice, dated London, April 18th, that the average price for their brand of frozen meat is~Mutton, 4M per lb ; lamb, s|d per lb.

POLITICAL NOTES.

(PER PlifioS ASSOCIATION.]

m, t* . WELLINGTON, April 20. Ihe Premier has replied to a letter of the Eketahuna Knights of Labor, who recently forwarded him a series of re solutions m favor of the abolition of the customs duties upon the necessities of afe, and the substitution of a tax on land values for the Property tax. In reply Mr Ballance tells the Knights he argees to a large extent with their resolutions, and it is only a question of a little time when they will no doubt be reduced to practice tie expresses the hope that m the com ing session Parliament will proceed some distance at any rate m giving effect to the spirit of the resolutions.

KITTY NEALE.

(Founded on an old Irish Song m the Petrie Collection.) All m th 3 Golden Vale, I met with Kitty Ne.ile On her poll the milking pail,'a lamb nos ing at her knee. Oh ! her eyes were dreams of blue With the sunlight dancing through And her saucy lips the hue of the rose on the tree, For a year and for a clay. I had sought m every way That Maiden fair as May for my true love to gain ; Every art of (»ngus and eye Fond lads with lasses try, I had usncl with ceaseless sigh, yet all all m vain ! '

But th.at morning, at the trice Xli the trouble m my face, She paused with timid grace and mur mured my name. And a blessed, blessed man, I'd a kiss beneath her can And consent her waist to span without one word of blame, And amid the rambling bowers, I'd have rambled on for hours, With my blushing Flower of Flowers, under Heaven's blus dome ; Bub the lamb he rook a tilt At her pail, till all was spilt, And crying " I'll be kilt !" Kitty darted home. —''Spectator." Arthur Perceval Graves.

MANIPUR.

Manipur, which has been mentioned m our cables of late m connection with the rising m India, is s small state situated m the mountainous country which stretches ■ between Assam, Cachar, Burmah, and Chittagong. Its total area is estimated at over 7600 square miles, the population be ing about 139,000, of whom 74,000 are hillmen, and 65,000 Manipuris. The inhabitants of the Manipur valley are chiefly Hindoos, the hillmen, who are divided into innumerable tribes and olans belonging to two main divisions, the Nagas, and the Kukis. The history of the state dates from \7\i, when Gharib Nawaz succeeded to power. In 1881 the rajah was Chandra Kirti Si ah. who had been m power since 1850. There i? a British political agent m Manipur, who is under the control, partly of the Chief Commissioner of Assam, and partly of the Indian Government, .„•-•..<•■

The Agricultural Returns.

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I _ C&RisrciHURCH, April 20. I i'lie agricultural returns for Akaroa, Ash burton, and Selwyn counties, just pub lished, shew—Wheat, Akaroa, 431 acres. 12,033 bushels; Ashburton, 7074 acres, 1,199,504 bushels; Selwyn, 50,344 acres, 807,40 l bushels. Oats, for grain, Akaroa 171 acres, 5167 bushels ; Ashburtqn, 30,992 acres, 657,687 bushels; Selwyn, $5^25 acres; 4u1,4Q5 bushels. "^ .-•■?•.» *

TELEGRAPHIC.

Home and Foreign.

(PEft PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, April 20. The receipts of the Salvation Army receded to £800 for the quarter ending March 30tb. The falling off General Booth attributes to the amount sub scribed for his colonial emigration scheme. Lord Randolph Churchill sails on his expedition to Mashonaland on Friday. Sir Jiis. F. ; Stephen, who recently retired from the Bench, has been created a Baronet. An artillery division stationed at Gosport, on thp west side of Ports mouth harbor, broke out m mutiuy ; to-day and broke the barrack windows as a protest a,gainst the overwork to which they allege they are treated. The outbreak portest subsided on the appearance, of the Colonel, who is popu lar among the men. The leaders are to be court-martialed. Buenos Ayres, April 20. A decree has been issued by the Government of the Republic raising j the state of siege which was declared on February 20th. Berlin, April 20. Madame Boulanger has instituted divorce proceedings against her hus band, General Boulanger, who is now residing m Brussels. • New York, April 20. A serious riot took place m Scotdale, Pennsylvania, to-day, owing to coke men who are out on strike. During the disturbance many bombs Kere ex ploded m the streets, and tho military were called out to preserve order.

AUSTRALIAN.

Memo lib nb. Apt il 20. Sir H. Parkes will visit Mr J. Munro, Premier of Victoria, during the wsek to consult him on Federation matters. The Government have communicated with the authorities m India drawing attention to the increasing immigration of Afghans and Indians into Victoria. Ninety-three have arrived during the J last six months ; they are principally hawkers, for whom there is no employ ment. Gable's flour mills at Port Fairy were destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £5000. The New Zea land Insurance Company has a line of sEICOO on the premises. Sydney., April 20. Parliament will open on the 19th May. The annual meeting of the Mutual Life Association of Australia was held to-day. The report, which was adopted, showed a large increase m revenue, which now amounts to £19,500 per anura. There had been a satisfactory retention business, amounting to nearly £43,000,000. It also showed that the Association had a favorable mortality experience.- Messrs Bruncker and Dickensen were re-elected Directors. A fourth decla ration of bonus is promised at the end of December next. Heavy rain has fallen throughout the colonies.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 20." A presentation of a testimonial and .pim;, c of 45 sovereigns was made tO-nighfc> at Robson's Rooms, to Miss Arnfiboldi, well known because of the recent Hospital inquiry. There was a larga attendance, including many ladies. "Miss Arnaboldi, m acknowledging the gift, said she earnestly hoped that one result of the investigation would be a more careful and intelligent supervision of the Auckland Hospital m future. The sheepowners of Matakane having foimed an Association to protect their interests, similar steps have now been taken at Kaukapakapa, where a Farmers' Association has been established to take cognisance of all matters relating to farmers. The Auckland Typographical Associa tion have struck a levy for the assistance of the bootmakers on strike. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of OnsloW leave to»nioprow on a trip to the north of Auckland, going to Russell and then proceeding overland to DargaviUe. WiAJSTGANui, April 20. Francis Treveiyan Kennedy was charged at the Police Court this morning with having set fire to the Commercial Hotel, which was burnt down yasterday, and remanded for eight days. The boy Hamilton, rescued from the building, was suffering from ilood poison ing. He was bad yesterday, owing to the shock, but Is better to-day. Nelson, April 20. Mr Arthur Laurenson Bristow, manager of the National Bank, died yesteiday after..a long illness, Wbstpokt, April 20. At theß.M. Gourfc to-day W. Williams, arewer, waaproceoded against for breaclies of the Beer Duty Act.,'-. Twenty-three informations altogether were laid by the " proper" officer, Mr Jackman. Mr Fell, the Crown Prosecutor of Kelson, conducted the prosecution, The defend ant was found gaiety on :one' charge of fraudjenfc entry, and as the charge was laid under the 29th section of the Act, which provides for a minimum penalty of £50, the defendant was-fined jE^e,, ar»d &11 costs. The other casses \Y«re. adjourned till 26th May, if the tine is paid the wtio|o s o,f t^e charges pending will be withdrawn. The total export of coal for last week was 3600 tons. '-.;.,; _ Dunewn, April 20, An uninhabited house pf eight, rooms, m which was-storeda qt^an,tifey of grain, was destroyed by fire ,at: Chatton on Saturday njghi The. property waa owned by % P,. Ford, and was insured m the South, Bjitish for £150.

Native Land Court Judges.

[per press association,] GiSß.ojttfis, April 20. The Natives hold ft large meeting to uqn«Wsr the dismissal ofjjfive Native Court judges. Paratene Ngata, an in fluential ehi<sf, said the dismissals were a great blow to Maoris of all Islands. Major Mair, Messrs Packcy and WUson,, wore a long time thorough Mao^ s-choJars, and had finished nn immense number of cases. Judge Oiencloi} was also a Maori scholar, $nd' understood the customs and rights co land. The. dismissal of the Maori-speaking | Judges would cause great trouble to the Natives and Europeans. Other speakers followed m the same s,fcr.#in, and it was ultimately r,e / iso,}ved to petition Govern m.eiMi on Ihe sttbjeot. ;

IRISH AFFAIRS.

(PER MtEXS A»**o|C«AMOjr.}

.. t> ijpwwijs-, April 81^ Mr Parnell has fixed the day on which his marriage with Mrs O'Sheaia

Speaking at Atlilone to-daj', Mr Parnell denounced tfie In'sh members who seceded from his leadership' for opposing the Irish Land Purchase Bill, which he declared when it became Jaw would be a boon to farmers.

School Committees Elections.

The f.)lli»wing are the nominations made yestcrjLiy for election to tho several ncliool Committees: — ASHBURTOff. ■ ' James Wore Baker, John Weie Baker, Henry Wilham Barrett, Richard Stanley B^an, Charles- Braddel, Willratn Gr«i-' » K(1) vi» Ji«nes Paul, James Porter, William John Silcock.

HAMPSTEAD,

G. W Andrews, Charles Baker, G. Bisset, W. J. Crooks, H. Dalley, C. E. Fawcett, Isaac Hoare, R. Kerr, JT. McKlren, R. Meaclem, H. A. PickforJ, b . M. P.ickman, Cliftbrd Sa<r e .

TINWALD

Daniel Oairncroas, John Alfred Clothier, b .muel Comgan, John Fergie, Thomw Mickman, Manna luke Redmayne, Frauk Schneider^ Francis Sinclair Shearer, William Henry Smith, David Teppett Thomas Alfred Williams *P '

ALFORD FOREST.

vvßYE^ nt TV v" £ aS»n, S. Ferguson, W. Fettock, John Hutcheson, H. Mar tin, Andrew McFarlane, Donald McKen zie, Lewis McLeish, J. H. Ross P

ELGIN.

John Ooohrane, George, P. Hoatteti, Hugh Kennedy, Andrew Leafcham, Samuei bcott, Benjamin Williamson.

MOUNT SOMERS.

W. >dson, Alexander Harvey, John Hood, James Tait, W. Turton These hye are duly elected ; nominations for the other two seats must be made at the householders' meeting noxc Monday night. , . J

WINCHMORE.

Wm. green James Johnrton, Robert . Miller, Wm, O'Grady, George Robertson, M. Kooney, *\ Tm. Sutton,

LISMORE.

t? ViF' S?J' ramuel Burr ' C- J- Harper, F W, Hill, James Paterson, Thomas Paterson, J. R. Rennie, J. B. Richards

GRANTHAM.

_ person Dalley, D. Fechncy, James Fothermglmm, J. Hillyer, R, B. Lus combe. (Return incomplete.)

WAKANUI.

.rnnes Brown, George Cole, Nichola. -. Fitzgerald, Charles' Hill, Robert Max well, Henry Sinclair, George Tait. The nominations being seven m number the candidates ara duly elected the School Committee for the ensuing year.

Portugruese in Africa.

(MR VBBSS ASSOCIATION.)

_ . Capetown. April 20. Ihe Boers are establishing a re public :. m Mashonaland and Mauica land. The Portuguese are conniving with them, and their action is likely to complicate matters with England. The Portuguese to-day fired on tho British steamer Agnes, which was con veying pioners of the Willougfcby ex pedition to Mashonaland, and seized the vessel's cargo. mi _, Lisbon, April SO. Hie Portugese Government is pre pared to conclude a treaty with Great Britain respecting South African terri tory. [Received April 21, 10.20 a.m.] m. „ London, April 20. ■in© .Boers propose to. absorb the territory bounded by Rimipopa on the south, Mabellano on ti*e west, thfe Zambesi on the north, and the Portu guese country on the east.

Bismarck's Candidature.

[i'UR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The %ther ballot for the Guste raunde election rendered necessary by Prince Bismarck not receiving a m»jo. V rity of yotqg on the second ballot will be taken on the 30th inst.

The Rising in India.

(PER PRBSB ASSOCIATION.), ■ -: mv ™ • Cwvn*, April 20. J.he Mampur a are'preparing to re sist the advancei of the British troops. Farther fighting has taken place between the Miranzais and British. troops, resulting m the former being dislodged from the hills. Casualties, on the British side were eleven killed and wounded. - - ' Official reports from Manipur state that during a truce Mr Quijiton and his party, who were vrithout escort or arms. were, seised by the rebels «?hile he wasi parleying with the ohief Sena i porti, who provoked the revolt

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(?BR RRBSS ASSOCIATION.)

Arrir»l of na^pHkv Wellisukw, April 21. Tho Ruapehu from London entered the harbor at 9,12) a.n?., IiuiNHMM, April 21." L> ihe Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before His Hcnor the Chief Justice, Charles Karp, merchant, had hisducharge suspended for six, months, mainly for having opposed and appealed against hi* order of adjudication. The Judge re fused to state the particular section under which he suspended the discharge, aaying he did so on general grounds.

Lawyers Never Tout.

"Puff 1 m the "Wellington Press* tells the following Btory :—a fellow wag once upon a time m gaol, and He wanted to get out. Well he had » notion put into his head that the judge who put him, m had beer, so badly treated that he had never taw property recognised M judge., &q he. got a young lawyer, or the youuc lawyer goo him, 1 don't know which; «**- - started him on the job of tipuin« the, judge over. Lawyer No. % h*ard of this. and up ho goes to tl Vi gaol-not to tos -you know! O|^rse not. But *• walks nitajhe prison cell and Uq s*ys: " Hu^lo, old fellow, I'm Codlin r " The id«uce you. are," said he of the broad arrow mark; " and su^ppsu* you are V. Well, says the lawyer, "I W thafr, ! youve gottK»k fellow Short to doyowr cuse^ow- Short's no. good, can't carry it gut; Codhn's the man." "You don't siy, said the prisoner. "Yes, I do," iaid Oodlm, «■ fche other fellow has neither the brass or the bounoe, or the brains to carry T, S? 1- ' ' * And y°u have ?" saW Croppy. "You bet," said Codlin, tapping hv. massive brow and solemnly winking one eye. That fetched the victinr,. .«£*: tyrauuiuiil justice, and he gave an un^e^

TH# ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. TTTERDAY. APRTL 21, 1891



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Statutory Declaration.—l, Franz Raabe' Ironbark, .Sandhurst, m the colony of Vic torif},, .Australia, do solemnly aiid sincerely declare that «> tljo 2.%h >Jwv, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of *ag,e, was accidentally hurt wijih anaxeqn his knee*. I'atoi).cetopk all pains to secni'e medical assistance. How ever, m spite q£ all efforts, on the }J7th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injijrsd limb had become imperative, m order to save hjfe. 4-t *ms Juucture I called on Messrs Sancler and ppOjOuring some of their Extract of'Eucalyptus''Globuhis, and by %]}§ applicq.j;i9n"'9f fhf'samf I 4'a<l too satisfactiQn V seeing r^y'son within a fort night out of ail danger, and tQ-day he is recovered. I may just add that jt was iyh§u the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this solemn declaration, etc. Frank Raabe, ijteultM/Cfl at Sandhurst, m the colony for •Victoi',i<i, this seventeenth day of Qctober," one' thousand eight hundred and fisyenty-seyen, before me, MorjteC'ohii^J.P.,



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WANTED, First-class Gardener ; also handy with horses. None but a competent man need apply. Apply L\. VV. Hart, Winchmore, or Mr J. Scaly, Ashburfcon. 4*172 ~T}OItUUGH OFiSHBURTON. ~ "VTOTICE is hereby given that at a J_N meeting of the Ashburton Borough , Council held on the Ist day of April, 1891, , Mr Joseph Hale whs appointed Inspector of Nuisances, Poundkeeper, and Ranger for the Bcrough of Ashburton. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 21st April, 1891. 4 173



"Wautou 'CASH Advertwemyns -*<-wUr this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be Wt at this OftW "TITANTED Known.—Mwf.T." Buoh- YV as as has opened as Fruiterer and Confectioner, next Messrs John Orr and Co., East Street. ANTKD Kaown-That AkdbbwObk is offering 80 Ladien Sealette Jackets, newest styles, at moderate prices. 4553 WAAiT&L) Known.—it you want good value for your money go to Melford House. Cheapest first-class Drapery m town.—H. C. Segers, Melford House "TT7 ANTED Known-Old Spoons and W Forks Electro-plated' and made equal to new at 15s per dozen all round. A. Black, Jeweller,* East Street. 4 150 W~ ANTED Known.—Mns J. Buch anan, Fruiherer and Confectioner. Ten and coffee at all hours ; hot luncheon on Saturdays, 12 to 2. Next Messrs J. Orr and Cog, Eiißt Street. JUST opened a choice lot of Ladies'' Plu«h Jackets, newest shapes. Also a new lot of Ladies' Pelerines and Boas. -—H. C. Segbbs, Melford House. WANTED Known—That Andrew Ore is appointed agent for the cele brated Standard Boots. Every pair guaranteed. 4*54 iA; ANTED Known — Some special V V lines m choice Dress Goods at very low prices showing at " The. Corner." W*~ ANTED Known —That Andrew Orr is offering at a treat reduction 250 pairs of best Kaiapoi and Roslyn Blankets, contracted for when wool was, at its lowest price. 4§52 W" 'ANTED Known.—%V o are now opening all our new Winter Goods m Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, &c.^—iL C. Segers, Melford House. W~~" ANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds. —Robert Atxjorx, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Btiildings, W' "ANTED Known—The" " Strong' wear " Boot is the best for Mens ladies and Children.—W. H. Colliek. /""I LASS, Earthenware, and China, VJT direct from the Manufacturers. Robert Alcorn, Tea Warehouse and Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders 1 Buildings. "TXANDSOME Presents given away _L_L m June. Now giving tickets to every purchaser of 5s and upwards of Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc. —-H. O. Segers, Melford House^ C"*HEAP SALE of Surplus Stock~will J bo continued for this month only. Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc., at Wholesale Prices to effect a clear ance. Subscribers wanted for monthly parts of Leisure Hour, Quiver, Gar dener's Magazine, American Agriculturist, English Mechanic, and others.—L. F. Andrbwes & Co. Public Notices, "MONEY JO LENIT" TirONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE. HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 TOJBSOOO For further particulars apply to the postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. . AUTUMN, 1891. LATEST NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS 2STOW ON" VIEW AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Tp^ERYTHING new. New Shirts, ,P A New Underclotning, New Scarf.-* and Bows, New Hats, New Suits for Men, New Suits for Boys. Everything new and of the LATEST FASHIONS. New Tweeds and Coatings for Measure Suits to hand. Inspection Respectfully Solicited. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY W H. WEBBER, Manager | CHRISrCHCRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets g M YEBi AND C O. SURGEON DENTIST Jind at Dunedin and Westport {TTE have gained tlu FIRST AWARD VV ™ the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli *nces for the Mouth, and it is wiih the greatest confidence that vre guarantee the oigheat class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Uppr and Lower — temporary smd. per»na»e»t, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarjly al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra ue or charge. ■Arrangements can be made for part or mrmthly payment*. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS fievera. times daily for the past ,t£n y«tr«, wo fearlessly assert; chat extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly |iajnlet)* *»d positively safe^ Fee foar 5, ■. jSsti<a<?tj£>tt, 2a Od. Atiifiexd Trtftt-h an<l jj^Qj-uvas- m.ide by o I) or &uV)&siiirc jcejwu^d .or ;' ( t.«s*^dpUed at . jjWull C"ttf I