The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1891. RATING OF TREES.

With the increased attention that is being paid to fruit-growing m New- Zealand a grievance that owners of orchards suffer from has come to Jight. It appears that compared with other branches of cultivation fruit-growing is subject to an almost prohibitive county rate. A farmer may grow grain, seeds, vegetables, nursery stock, live stock. and almost any other description of produce, and be rated for county pur poses only on the value of the land, but as soon as he plants fruit trees m sufficient numbers to be of value as a means of production for the market he becomes liable for rates ou the trees as well as on the land. An actual case is cited by the "Yeoman." A man bought land at £U 7s 6cl per acre four years ago, and planted 300 apple trees per acre on it. Op to the present time time the return has been nil, and pro bably for the next three years will not be more than sufficient to pay expenses. For county rating purposes the land is assessed at its actual cost, plus 2s per tree, or m all £42 7s 6d an acre, and m a few year's time, no doubt, the trees will be valued at 5s a piece, as has actually happened m the same county. It is a grievous hardship to a man who has to wait say seven years for any return for his money to have to pay three to six times as much m county rates as his neighbours who re ceive an annual return and are not fated at all on their crops and stock, and it is an anomaly that should at once be remedied. In California, the greatest fruit-growing country m the world a very different policy is pursued. There every thing—money, lands,and per sonal property—are equally liable to State and county rates, but fruit treejs and vines are not rated at all fpr the first two years, and when m full bear ing are only valued at 30doL, or alout £6 os, per acre, m addition to tho value of the land for purposes of rating. With regard to plantations of £or#st trees, the farmer has to pay rotes on timber which he can scarcely hope to live to use, and, besides, his tond is all the time locked up. In California anyone who wiiJ plant twenty ncres of forest trees to the satisfaction of the. Government can take up 160 acres of land, m addition to his right of heme jstead and pre-emption, and on comply* ing with the Government conditions of planting, and maintaining the 20 aces of fores* trees for five yea ••.->, icc< ives & 4c » £W*t to tip la»d I" *"• WH*

County anyone planting shade trees | along the county roads »ml maintaining them for two years m entitled to 25 cents a tree from the county funds a provision seldom taken advantage of, because the trees become the property < of the county, and most people prefer to own their own avenue trees. The present rating law m New Zealand is very ptfor encoaragemnt to anybody to improve property by planting either fruit or timber trees, and it should be the care of the legislature to see that so unwise an enactment is at once re i pealed.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The new duty of 10 per cent-. 011 coke m N«w South tVales will impose a tax of £25,000 a year on the Broken Hill Proprie tary mines alone. A special train from Christohurch to Bunedin on Thursday evening will •call at Ashbnrton at 11.55, and a special from Dunedin to Christchurch will call at Ash burton at six o'clock on Friday morning. The New Zealand " Herald" says:—The condition of the colony is indeed encourag ing m every aspect. There is not the 1 smallest reason to apprehend retrogression. Pheasant hatching is now proceeding afe the Acclimatisation Society's yards at Mas terson. Over one hundred eggs haye been laid by the birds m the aviary, from which some fine broods have been hatched. One night recently, Mrs Macdonald, wife of the head shepherd at ,the Otakepo station, Rangitikei, 80 years of age, wan dered away, and was found next morning on the beach, teo miles away, quietly walk ing to and fro m her bare feet. On Christmas Ere and Boxing Night we are promised performances by the Akarman Company. " Billy Akarman "is the clever negro comedian who was the life and soul of the Canaris-Akarmari combination, a com pany that visited Ashburton some time ago, and ho has with him a strong following of talent. The case of Recce v the Canterbury Tram way Company, m which the plaintiff claimed £1000 damages for having been thrown off his cab whilst crossing the tram lines m Victoria street, came to a close on Saturday. A verdict of eleven to one for the defendants was accepted, and judgment given accordingly. Donald Gordon, the original owner of the Mount Morgan Goldmining Company's free hold, is now living on a miserable selection below the Main Range N.5.W..) and is " literally without the means to supply himself with the bare necessaries of life." According to a Nelson paper salmon have been seen m the river m the Rai Valley, Pelorus, by an experienced angler. The salmon were placed m the river 12 years ago, but it was generally thought they had died out. Recently four fishermen at Port Phillip Heads, m two boats, hauled m 115 baskets of splendid salmon. The baskets averaged 40 lbs m weight,|and as the fish were caught by hook and line m three hours, the tour men had a very busy time. It is the largest catch m the time for 30 years. A tramp was arrested, taken before an Australian justice, and sentenced to three months. His worship, m explaining the sentence, remarked that while.there was no evidence that the prisoner had been guily of any crime, he thought it prudent to commit him, has he had the wild haggard look of a man about to start a newspaper. We have received the current number of the •' Illustrated Sydney News," which is as admirably got up as usual. An interesting part of the contents is the third of a scries of papers on "the Rabbit Plague and Anthrax m Australia," with an illustration of a flock of sheep being inoculated against anthrax, and magnified illustrations of the anthrax microbes m various stages. There are the usual illustrations of scenery and incidents. The Dunediii cot-rcajjaiK-K.i.t. »t ™ *r»^<.u-.-« contemporary writes :— Mr Pinkerton, M.H.R., has knuckled down to his boot mending and patching like a brick. It both pleases and amuses us to see him m the evening homeward coming, grimy and black ml unprepossessing-looking, trudgingV.ong Princes-3treet like any other ordinary individual. A prominent politician was blown up m a boiler explosion m one of the western States of America, but escaped with a shaking. Interviewed by a reporter the same night, and describing his sensations at the timfe of the accident, he remarked that all the bad deeds of his whole life seemed to pass through his mind while he was m the air. A local paper of opposition politics commented upon this statement next day, and presumed that the fortunate survivor must have been up ahout six weeks. Few know that the new Postmaster general was at Alma and Inkerman, ami that m the latter battle he was wounded. In the heat of the fight he received an order —for he was captain of the Grenadiers—to drive back some Russians who were advanc ing round the flank of the Guards sandbag battery. In this movement, which was successful, Sir James Fergusson suffered a wound m the wrist from a musket ball as he was himself m the act of firing off a musket ■ that he had taken from a wounded man. The final rehearsal of the Tableaux Vivants, which are to be presented at the Swimming Club entertainment to-morrow evening, took place last evening. The various groupings were formed iv a manner betokening careful drilling and steady prac tice, and the music, vocal and instrumental, appropriate to each was well rendered. The character songs introduced between the tableaux will t>e a popular contribution to the evening's programme, and it is safe to predict a most successful performance. Iti deed the sale of tickets already guarantees a full hall. The Aahburton School Committee had a special meeting on Saturday evening. Present—Messrs Craighead (chairman), Paul, Bean, and Braddell. The credit balance at the bank was reported as £43 14s lid. Sundry correspondence re pupil teachers, the entertainment, and prize distribution was read and considered. Messrs Be?»n and Paul were appointed a Visiting Committee, with power to arrange for sundry repairs to school buildings during the holidays. Acconuts for £19 10s lid were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned. Mr Wellwood, a very well-known stock auctioneer and agent at Hastings, H. 8., has been declared a bankrupt. He says (inter alia) :■—" m January 1884, I had a balance at my bankers of £5000 to £6000, and I owned 105 acres of land at Hasting.-!, unen cumbered „ &nd m those days valued at i.50 per acre. This la»4 ?!as subsequently been pold at that figure, so that at that time I was worth from £10,000 to £ll,obG. My difficulties commenced m 188 G. In that year I guaranteed to ship 3000 sheep per annum through Messi's Bros. I was not a flock owner, but a dealer lij. sheep. In 1886-7 I fill lied my guarantee by purchasing sheep m the local market, which when frozen and cent home invariably resulted m loss. Upon somg shipments I have lost as much as 8s a head, a«a during those two seasons alone I must have lost upwards of £2000. In the season of 1888 I went Into Gj-oppjng, and was fairly successful."

A " Gazette" issued last night contains a notice further proroguing Parliament to January 28. A considerable bush fire is burning m Ox ford bush, and doing a good deal of damage to fences, grass, and crop 3. The settlers, however consider that the good done m clear ing will exceed tha damage done. Another public trial of the Piano Reaper will be held on Thursday afternoon next' on Mr W. 0. Page's farm, corner of Princes street and Creek Road at two o'clock. The ."Ofcago Daily Times" understands that the Hon. T. Fergus will join the well known firm of Messrs Donald Reid and Co., of Dunedin, as from January Ist next. Before Mr Alfred Harrison this morn ing. James Gill was sent fourteen days to gaol for drunkenness, and a first offender was dealt with m the usual way. The heaviest and most welcome downpour of rain experienced at Christenurch for along t.inie set m this morning, and atill continues. It will do an immense amount of good to the country. ThelateMrJ.G. Ruddcnklauhasbequeathed thp silver plate presented to him m appre ciation of hw services as Mayor, m 1832-3, to the City of Christchurch, to be used at city festivities. The Addington Christmas market on Monday was topped m the sheep depart ment, by a pen of Mr Max Friedlander's Hampshire Down wethers. They were i»agniftcent sheep, and brought the sensa tional price of 20s to 23s 6d each. Mr I l'. C. Tabart was the auctioneer. ~ The .North Island fat cattle which were brought down to Christchurch for the Christ mas market were sold at Addington on Mon day at £6 5s to £6 15s a head, prices Which left a loss to the shippers. The cattle were of prime quality, but looked none too ffesh after their voyage. The return cricket match, Married y. Single, will be played m the Domain ground to-morrow, commencing at 3 p.m. Married —Denshire, L. and G. Andrews, Rollitt, Moore, Black, Cuthbertson, Flower, Simp son, Stillwell, Mayneund Rev. Scott. Single —J. andT. Sawle, Dixon, A. I'ooks, E., A. and L. Buchanan, E. Andrews, Corrigan, Jeffs, Grant and Bateman. The Board of Governors of Canterbury College had before them yesterday an application from the North Canterbury Board of Education for a reduction of fees should they establish scholarships m connection with the primary schools enabling the holders to proceed to the School of Agticulture. The Board oE Goves nors, however, m view of the present financial position of the Board, could not see their way to grant the request. It was pointed out by Mr A. E. G. Rhodes that if this were granted to the North Canterbury Board all the other Boards throughout the colony would be making the same applica tion. The Chairman mention that each student cost the Board £39 ss, leaving only 15s as the margin on the fee, which is £40 per annum.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The forDnightly meeting of the Ashbur ton Borough Council was held last even ! ing. Present—Ors Thomas, Jones, Bird, Flower, Scaly, and Tweed. • In the absence of the Mayor, Cr Thomas was appointed Chairman of the meeting. FINANCE. The Chairman reported the ' debit balance ab the bunk as £951 17s 6d, and the income received since last meeting had been £17 Cs Id. OLD FIRE BRIGADE RESERVE. Mr Thomas Perks wrote offering 30s per annum as rental for the old fire brigade reserve. The reserve would be used only for placing a traction engine on, and for grazing a horse. The offer was accepted. DOG REGISTRATION. Sergeant Hotter wrote pointing out that certain things had to be done m re gard to the formal fixing of the dog regis tration fees, and the appointment of a re'istfiir. The Borough' Solicitor also •wrote on the subject. The fou tor dog registration fi>r the en onim/ mm was fixed "at 10.3, and the Town olerk was appointed registrar. Ihe Clerk was also instructed to take all steps required under the Act, or considered ex pedient, to'advertise the above and all necessary information m regard thereto. RUBBISH. Mr .T. R. Colyer was granted liberty to burn rubbish. PICNIC IN DOMAIN. Permission was granted on the usual terms to the Wesleyan Sunday School to hold a picire m the Domain. SWIMMING BATHS PAVILION. Cr Bird submitted the plans of a pan lion for the swimming bath, proposed to be erected by the Amateur Swimming Club. The Council recommended that a hip roof be substituted for the span roof proposed, and granted the Club permis sion tc proceed wifch the work. ENGINEERS* REPORT. 1 The report of the engineers was read as ' follows: — 1. The men have been engaged m watering streets, cleaning water races and side channels, carting clay and soil to sections, ploughing side channel m Cameron Street, repairing the traffic bridge, carting shiagle and rubbish from street*, attending to tho water supply and Maintenance work. 2. The oats m the Domain are m ear and will shortly be ready for cutting if intended for chaff.—Arrangements ought to be made foi cutting and stacking. The report was adopted, and tenders were ordered to be invited for cutting and stacking the oat crop. A WELL WANTED. Cr Jones had been asked to present a petition, signed by several ratepayers, praying that a well be sunk about Cass Streat or Peter Street. He said estimates had been obtained, and the cose would be about £40. After some discussion the Council declined to entertain the proposal. HOLIDAYS. Holidays were granted to the office staff from Christmas Tsve to January 4. TOWN CLOCK The matter of arranging for the care taking of the town clock was left m the Mayor's hands. SCAVENGER. The tender of Isaac Hoare for scavenger work at 3d per pan, or 2d per pan where two or more are m use, and Is per load, and 9cl per half load for i;ub,bish was ac cepted. DOG COLLARS. The tender of Mr J. Hcseltine for supplying dog collars at the same rate as last year was accepted. LAKTUKINISM JN THE DOMAIN. The Caretaker was instructed to take steps to prosecute anyone found destroy ing property m the Domain, several benches had recently been destroyed. On the motion of Or Jones, seconded by Cr Flower, the Caretaker was also in structed to proceed against persons taking do"\« into the Domain. The motion was canied by 3 to 2. LICENSES. Petroleum licenses were granted to Messrs Stephens, Zander, McOallum, and Alcorn. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £24 10s were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.

ASHBURTON.

The fiunual entertainment given b> tho scholars attending the Ashburton public schools came off List night m Si:. Stephen's School, at which also the annual distri bution of prizes was m:icle hy Major I Steward, M.H.R., who was chairman. There was a large attendance of scholars, and a fair sprinkling of adults. Major Steward, having read apologies for the unavoidable absence of His Worship the Mayor, Mr Wright, M.H.R., | and Mr W. C. Walker, said that he had very great pleasure m being presentto take part m the proceedings on the occasion of the breaking-up of the Ashburbon School for the Christmas holidays; not only because there were gathered to gether so many happy, healthy, and well dressed children—the hope and the ear nest of a coming generation of strong, intelligent, ever-advancing, New Zea landers —but because during the past year teachers and children had put up a record for their school, of which they might all be proud. Similar gatherings were now taking place all over the colony, and everywhere there was abun dant evidence of die excellent results which were being worked out by its ! splendid system of national schools. For it was a splendid system, though to his mind it had one defect, viz., the entire exclusion of instruction m the Sacred Scriptures. He knew there were many who did not agree with him, but for his part he was firmly of opinion that they i did wrong to exclude ,all Scriptural in struction, thus shutting out fr.jm the public schools the greatest of all books, the Book which contained the s noblest moral teaching, the grandest poetry, and the loftiest sentiments to be found m the whole range of literature. The introduc tion of Bible lessens under a time-table and conscience clause, would, he firmly »believed, not only not weaken, but strengthen the hold of the national system upon the public mind, for he was convinced that the large majority of the parents agreed with him on this matter, and if this great reform were accom plished, then for his part he saw no necessity for a Private Schools Bill. There would still remain the Roman Catholic difficulty, for those of their fellow-colonists who belonged to that com munion could neither use the State Schools while re'igious instruction was excluded, nor could they accept for their children instruction m the Protestant version of the Scriptures. To meet their case there should be payment by /results for Catholic Schools, the children to be required to pass a State inspection m the secular subjects of the State curriculum, and if this section of the people—the only section of conscience unable to take ad vantage of the State system—were thus provided for, educational matters would work smoothly and satisfactorily through out the colony. He hoped the day would c-me when both the Bible m Schools and Catholic aid would bo realised, but until then wouli urge upon parents who de sired their children to be instructed m the Scriptures that they should take ad vantage of the Sunday Schools which were established m connection with all the churches, and by availing themselves of which concurrently with the secular instruction of tho national .schools on the week days they would secure for their children the instruction of heart as well as head. There were, he knew, wide differences of opinion as to the matters to which he had alluded, but he thought there would be scarcely any dissent from the suggestion which he had next to offer. This was that it was very desirable to make a beginning m connec tion with the larger schools—such as that of Ashburion, m the direction of technical .j««u«i, m li-jnri lif.i/wiodye an Wl «.> head knowledge. For example, he thought they might commence with a carpentry class for boys and a cookery class for the elder girls. Not all thr* boys would want to be carpenters when they grew up, that was to say to follow that trade as a means of livelihood, but a knowledge of how to use carpenter's tools was very useful to every man, whatever his trade or profession, and the handy man with saw, chisel, and plane was a great acquisition m any household. He thought arrangements could be made with some capable tradesman to give the boys instruction m this direction afc a cost that would be defrayed by a very small fee for a class ef fifty or sixty boys. Then, as to the cookery class, he thought that they might perhaps find a few ladies who would be willing to give their services, or if not, that an instruatress could be obtained for a sum that would be defrayed by a small fee per pupil. He would like the School Committee to inquire into the practicability of these ideas, as nothing would tpnd so much to promote the happiness of homes and the comfort of the families of the future as that the girls of to-day should acquire a competent knowledge of that important branch of housewifery, good cookery. And this brought him to what he wanted to say to the boys and girls themselves, and that was that he hoped they would do their best to get the largest possible share of advantage from the facilities for education provided for them—facilities such as were unknown to many of their forefathers, and which were even now altogether wanting m many countries. Let them work with a will while their schooldays lasted, and save themselves hereafter the regret of opportunities wasted. Further, he" hoped they would remember that it was m the power of eyfiry boy and girl to become a gentle-man or a gentle-woman m the true and best sense of that word, if only they made a right use of that education which m the words of the old Latin adage " softens manners and does not permit them to be rude." But let them not imagine that when they left school they could only be gentlemen and gentlewomen by becoming clerks, or shop assistants, or dressmakers or governesses ; nor let them imagine that such occupations, aa these m which it was not necessary to soil their hands, were either more respectable or even more remunerative than those of the artisan or the domestic servant, whos,e callings were every whit as honorable, and whose lives he believed often very much happier than' those of poorly paid clerks and gover nesses. The great bulk of the boys and girls of to-day would have necessarily, m the future, to be workers wibh the hand rather than the head, but they need not be discontented with the prospect, for the handworkers had the fewest headaches and qften the happiest hearts,. But he had said enough about work. They were now entering upon playtime. Let them carry the same thoroughness into their sports as into their tasks and set them selves to enjoy their holidays m the best way —that was by making them a time of enjoyment to their fathers ai}d mothers, their brothers and sisters, as well as themselves. Let them be kind and help ful at home, considerate to the weak, and tender to the suffering, and so they would experience the happiness of making others happy, which was the best happi ness of all. He would conclude by wishing them a vsry merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. The following programme was tliuii entered upon;—Biano solo—Miss Doujrfas; action song —Infants ; recitation— ""The Curfew " — Lizzie Miles ; round and chorus—Children ; violin solo - "Auld Langsynp," with variations — faster Cullen ; recitation — " Madrid !> — Miss Beryl Colyer ; piano solo—Miss MurieJ Douglas. _ (, Mr.David Thomas, who did not arrive until after the rising of th.c IJorougl} Coin.ci), delivered a characteristically

racy speech, m the course of which he said ho was pleased fco know that this year the Borough School had departed from its past record, and got h good report. He was m a position to know this fact, and he hoped the school would continue every year to eirn a good report. I Few countries had the educational ' advantages New Zealand possessed, and he hoped the young people would proft by these advantages while they had the opportunity, for without education it was impossible for them to push their way m the world. In addition to education, however, there were other things to learn, and he trusted they would strive to be honest and straightforward m all their dealings- Some time within the next year an industrial exhibition was to be held m New Zealand, at which any of the schools or scholars could exhibit what they were best up m or good at, and he trusted that the schools of Ashburton would be represented, and be successful. He knew the children did not care for I dry speeches, so he proposed rather to amuse them with a song than with further talk. (Loud applause.) Mr Thomas then sang m his own happy style "The Cork Leg," and was rapturously re-called, giving m response "The Musical Wife." The Misses Phoebe and Minnie Ranger then gave a pianoforte duet, followed by the song and chorus,," Nancy Bell," the solo by Miss Minnie Ranger. The distribution of prizes followed,' Major Steward accompanying the several awards with a kindly and appropriate remark. This concluded, the Chairman of the School Committee, said he regretted the unavoidable absence of Mr Silcock, who would, had he been present, have explained fully the arrangements m connection with the proposed exhibition of children's work. In the absence of that gentleman he would remind them that the exhibition was to be held shortly after the close of the holidays and would comprise every des cription of children's handiwork, as well as collections of minerals, etc. He then went on to congratulate the school on having — notwithstanding many draw backs, such as the outbreak of bearlatina, which had caused the suspension of school work for five weeks, and altogether given them but nine months' work m the year, and notwithstanding the fdet that the examination was held a month earlier than usual—nevertheless passed very creditably. This was due to hard work on the part of the teachers, and also to the support of parents and pupils. He concluded by proposing a very hearby vote of thanks to the entire teaching' staff, which was carried by acclamation. A similar compliment having been passed to the Chairman, the lights were lowered, and a series of magic lantern views were exhibited by Mr Mayne. This was decidedly the most popular item of the lengthy programme, which was brought to a close about half past ten. The following is the PRIZE LIST. Standard VII.— Fred. Smith (the Mayor's Prize), 1; Eva Jones, 2; Katie Silcock, 3; John Smith, 4. Standard Vl.—Arthur Barrett (the Mayor's Prize), 1; Jean Reid, 2; Percy Revell, 3 ; Florrie Hefford, 4 ; Ronald Douglas, 5; Priscilla Chapman, 6; Leslie Potter, 7. Writing Prize—Sara Graham. Exercise Book Prize—Minnie Smith (Mr Kennedy's Prize). Composition—Jean."Reid (Mr Tucker's Prize), 1 j Fred Silcock (Mr Mayne's Prize), 2. Standard V.—Robert Smith, 1 ; Reginald Minnis, 2; Annie McDonald, 3; Laura Worner, 4; John Baxter, 5 ; Eric Orr, 6 ; Elizabeth Court, 7. Writing Prize—Agnes Anderson. Exercise Books—Eda Sargent (Mr Kennedy's Prize). Extra Prize—Walter Burchase. Standard IV. —Ada Tucker, 1 ; Ada S.nith, 2 ; Beryl Colyer, 3 ; Emily Chapman, •1; Kathleen Aleoru, 5 ; Douglas Revell, (j; Arthur Kelley, 7. Writing Prize —Fred Clark. Extra Prize—Leslie Ktdd. Qlandartl in.—(lJoys)'—-George ITaucox, 1 ; George Lsgget'b and George Mayne (equa 1), 2; Hugh Mayo, 3 ; William Ander son, 4 ; Stanley Choat, 5 ; William Simpson, (5; Eddi<» Tucker, 7. Writing Prize— James Colyer. Extra Prize—John Quane. (Grls) —Katie Breeze, 1; Mabel Jones, 2; Jane Harris, 3.; Mary Wi.llersj *4; Florrie Cox, 5 ; Florrie Scaly, G; Mary Brown, 7. Writing Prize—Florrie Grant, Extra Prize —Bessie Canning. Standard ll.—Benjamin Barr, 1; William McGregor, 2 j Horace Oooksojt), 3; Leonard Smith, 4; William Graham, 5 ; Kate Harris, 6 ; Harry Robottom, 7 ; Gilbert Hardaker, 8. Writing Prize—Ethel Sargent. Standard I. — Mary Jones, 1 ; Mary Norman, 2; Norman McPherson and Alic'k Anderson (eqxial), 3; Florrie Craighead and Arthur Cambridge (equal), 4; Florence Smith, 5 ; Bessie Court, 6. Writing Prize —Douglas Homersham. Infant Department.—P. 3.—-Albert Spar row, Bessie Andrews, James Painter, Maud Harrington, John Phaup, Rose Hefford, Andrew Chapman, Maud Patching, Minnie Redmayne, Muriel Revell, Amy Meech, Marshal Flower, Robert Simpson, Willie Turner, Charles McPherson, Eric Barrett, Hastings Braddell, Sidney Thomas, Owen Stills, Fred Sprey, Florrie Woodward, Bertie Clarke, Frank Healy. P. 2.—Mina Keir, Ethel Stephens, Kathleen Walsh, Maggie Pollock, Verna Neville, William Compton, Morris Upton, Thomas Hanrahan, Harold Revell, Fred Page. P. I.—John Gobbe, Clarence Tovey, Lucy Kelly, Ada Chapman, Jessie Stephens, Florence Daikee. Sewing Prizes. —Standard VIL -Rosamond Bonnington, Blanche Cookson, Winifred Leggett, Georgina Williamson, Emily Minnis. Standard VL—EJmily Grant Ejsie Craighead,. Standard y.—Minnie Worner, Nina Kelly. Standard IV.—Clara Rule, Jane Stevenson. Standard 111. —Alice Patching, Alice Scott. Standard ll.—Lucy Willers, Mary Potter. Mr C. Braddell gave a Christmas Card to all the Infants who were not awarded a prize. The prizes were distributed to the infants early m the clay,

RAIN-MAKING.

THE OAMARU EXPERIMENTS

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Oamaru, December 21. A public meeting m connection with the artificial rain production was held on Saturday afternoon, at which the Com mittee appointed to carry out the experi ments read their report p,n th.c subject. The report dealt fully with the three experiments made, and the conclusions arrived at were briefly stated as follows : —The atmospheric disturbance was so very marked upon all three occasions m accumulating rain clouds that we believe there is far more m the practicability of | tho scheme than anyone is aware of, for though somewhat sceptical at the outset, we were made easy cqi}verts as to the possible results, and although these few experiments were far too limited to build a theory upon, the results possibly being coincidences, they certainly offer a great I inducement for more lengthened trials, and we offer our conviction for what it may be worth-—That passing moisture laden clouds can be intercepted and caused to part with their moisture by an explosion; and if our conviction be comes an established fact, there is nothing to prevent this district being one of the most prolific m the colony.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

fpR'A TRESS ASSOOIATIOW,

ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE.

London, December 20. Dr W. P. Austin, Bishop of British Guiana, has been appointed Prelate of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, in. succession to the late Bishop Perry. AN UNFORTUNATE LEGATEE. An old man named William .Young, seventy-fotu years of age, who visited Pontefract to secure a legacy of £100,000 left by an Australian re lative, met with an accident on the railway platform, and was killed.

COUNT CAPRIVI AND FOREIGN POLITICS.

Berlin, December 20. General Yon Oaprivi, m an iuter :view,'said that there were persons who professed to be unable to discern poli tical motives m the McKinley tariff or pan-American policy. He declined to discuss foreign politics. ■ London. December 21. The "Times" declares that the Emperor William's faith m Count Caprivi, the Imperial Chancellor, has been amply justified, and says that seldom has a more remarkable achieve ment been seen than Count Capi'ivi's successful arrangement of the commer cial treaties, which has made Germany stronger than ever. '• M.P. ARRESTED. Mr George W, Hastings, M.P. for the Eastern Division of Worcester, has been arrested on a warrant charging him with obtaining £150 by fraud as trustee under a will. THE SOUTH AFRICAN QUESTION. The " Times " says that the British South African Company have been de ceived with regard to the value of their territory. ENGLAND AND MONACO. An extradition treaty has been signed between England and the Principality of Monaco, m the South of France. THE AUSTRALIAN BANKS. The" "Financial Times" aays that the Australian Banks are being con ducted with marked prudence and success, and points out that no group of securities yielding the same return, shows such a clear record. THE BRINDISI ROUTE. The Brindisi mail contract has been renewed for a year,

THE SITUATION IN CANADA

Ottawa, December 20. The Liberals m Quebec are bitterly indignant at the dismissal of Mr Mercier. The French population are supporting him, and it is expected that the new Government formed m Quebec will be defeated, and have to dissolve m order to secure a majority. Mr Mercier denounced Lieu tenant-Gover nor Angers as a malicious political op ponent.

AFFAIRS IN CHILI.

New Yokk. Oeceipber 21. The " New York Herald"' states that the American naval authorities a.c p[fcpa.riij^ U'ci.i,-i,jji.'t Hol' au army of 15,000 men to Chili m case of neces sity. Valparaiso, December 21. The Chilian Government have settled the claims made by the German and Swedish residents for compensation for losses sustained during the late revolu tion.

BRAZILIAN AFFAIRS.

Kio db Janeiro, December 20. A I'evolt has broken out m Espirito Santo, a province on the Atlantic, south of Bahia. The situation m Bahia alsa is critical. December 21. The rebels m Espirito Santo have deposed the vice-Governor and sur rounded the capital.

FIGHTING IN TUNIS.

P^ bis, December 20. In a conflict on the Tunisian frontier, one hundred and sixty Arabs were lulled, FRANCE AND BULGARIA. M. Ribot, Minister of Foreign Affairs, refused to receive a confidential agent of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Constantinople, December 21. France and Bulgaria have appealed to the Porte. France complains of the capitulations and violations by Bul garia, which refuses to recognise the right of a foreign power to interfere m internal affairs. It is stated that the Porte upholds the stand taken by the Bulgarian Government.

THE COALITCON TARIFFS.

Brussels, December 20. A syndicate union has been formed m Belgium hostile to the new coin aiercial coalition. Vienna, Ttomber 20. The Reichsrath, by a large majority, approved the Commercial Treaties. Both the Emperors of Austria and Germany are sending representatives to Madrid to urge Spain to join the league.

AUSTRALIAN.

TREATING SILVER ORE.

Sydney, December 19. Dr Schwabs!, an expert from Ger many, who is experimenting at Broken Hill, has discovered a means of treatment of low grade sulphides by which a new lease of life will be given to all the. mines. By the doctor's pro cess ore carrying only 12ozs of silver to the ton cap be dealt with profitably.

THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

Mkjlbournb, December 21. The Colonial Treasurer hopes to be able to float the first instalment of the £0,000,000 loan early next year.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, December 21, The Premier and the JVJinisfcer of Lands left Auckland, 10-day, going by the Taka pu.ua from fche Manakau. Mr Ballance is to address a meeting at New Plymouth to-morrow night, while Mr McKeozie goes to Wellington. A boy of eleven years i^an^ed Frank Thomas Barker, gon pf a settler m the Puhoi district, lias been drowned m the Pi^kahuka river. Thames, December 21, E. C. Kingswell was arrested he-re. to night on warrenfy charging him, with having failed to appear at Greymouth to give evidence m. the case of the bank ruptcy yf himself and his partner Ridley.

The firm had been carrying on (.business as tea merchants. Kingswell is merely charged with ri technical offence, and will be taken h;iuk to Greymouth so th»t he may give evidence m the case of bank ruptcy. : 'N'apikr, December 21. Ellen King, asrpd el«ven, residing at Wai i roa. waslearningherlessonsinbed wheuthe clothes CHU'iht fire, and she died m four hours from the injury rrceived. Mr M. S. Bell, an old settler, died ! yesterday from influenza, aged 75. After a lengthy sitting the coroner's jury empanelled to enquire into the death |of Samuel Robertson, who died aftur I biHiig srabbud by Michael Sullivan on i Wednesday evening,'returned a verdict equivalent to wilful murder against Sullivan. Palmehston North, December 21. j An eight year old son of J. R. Monta gue, * auctioneer, was drowned [while bathing m the Manawatu river yesterday. The Longburn Freezing Company have made a net profit on the year's operations of £1989. 76,400 carcases of sheep were sent Home. Wellington, December 21. The harbourmaster at Kaipara Reports to the Marine Department that the barque Rebecca was floated off the bank yester day, but is making a lot of water. Duneoin, December 21. A special jury at the Supreme Court is hearing a case m which Dr Batchelor claims £120 fi'o.n James Gore; contractor, for medical services, m an operation for excision f-f the knee joint, and Gore counter-claims £500 damages for- alleged unskilful treatment The case is likely to occupy two or three days,

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETLNG.

[per press association]

Auckland, December 21. It is understood that Lebel will not start for the Auckland Cup. Ths horse is believed to have split one of his hoofs. As a consequence of this he receded to-day m the betting quotations, and offers of 7 to 1 about him wera not taken. Hilda is still a firm favorite at 7 to 4, and 3 to 1 is quoted about Fraternite. The favorite for the Steeplechase is Hopeful Kate, who is looking well.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(P£R PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received December 22, 10.10 a.m.) THE UNITED STATES AND CHILL Washington, December 21. In the event of war breaking out with Chili the United States Govern ment will purchase the steamers .Zealandia, Australia, Mariposa, and Alaraeda, to act as tenders to the war ships defending the coast, and to assist m the transport of troops.

WALT WHITMAN.

Mr Walt Whitman, the poet, is m a critical condition.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received December 22, 11.10 a.m.) THE N.S.W. TARIFF. Sydney, December 22. The Customs Bill, sanctioning the new duties, has been introduced into the House of Assembly.

ONE-MAN-ONE-VOTE.

The House has passed a motion affirming that no system of federation will be acceptable unless elections under it are carried out on the onc man-one-vote principle. AN INVALID SITTING. Hobart, December 22. Owing to a breach of the standing orders, Friday's sitting of the House of Assembly was illegal, and all busi ness done will require to be re-trans acted, or a Ijill passed next session to validate it. SHEARERS' AND LABORERS' UNION, ■ ' Brisbane, December 22. The Laborers' Union has affirmed the desirableness of amalgamating with the Shearers' Union.

THE MARKETS.

Addington Stock Market

ChrlsTChtjbch, December 21. Stoke Sheep.—About 2000 were yarded. Good two-tooths realised 11s 4d ; ewes with ! lambs sold at from 5a Id to 7s (all counted); I forward conditioned dry ewes, 7s ; merino ewes and lambs, 8s 7d. Fat Lambs —About 700 were yarded. Some very prime lambs brought up to 12s 3d. The bulk brought from 8s to 10s (id. Fat Shuep—Best crossbred wethers and maiden ewes sold from 12a to 15s 6d ; several lines of second-rate crossbreds. Ewes brought from 8s to 10s 9d. There was a very heavy market, but buyers for export were shy, so that prices had a downward tendency. Fat Cattle—3oo head made too heavy an entry for the demand. 70 head of very fair bullocks from Hawera district were sold at unsatisfactory prices to the shipper, »t £6 10s to £6 15s. A few locally bred animals brought above this figure. Mcc heifers sold from £6 5s to £7. Cows and second rate heifers and steers were, dull of sale. Store Cattle—The sale was unsatisfac tory. A few nice dairy cows were offered, but only a small proportion changed owners. Pigs—Fifty pigs were yarded, the greater number porkers, which sold at 14s 6d to £1.

Auctioneer's Report

MR T. BULLOCK. Mr T. Bullock reports having held a sale by auction at the Arcade on Satur day, December 19, of town and other properties, when the following were sold, viz :—Part of T.S. 230, containing Havelock street, £48; half of same section, £-acre with buildings thereon, £61; part of T.S. %5, corner of Kermode and Ekst streets, containing jl-aere with butcher's shop and other buildings there or:, £345 ; also, I sold by auction and privately, T.S. 1228, containing j-acre, Burnett street west, £37 10s ; T.S. 483, rtontainin» |-acre, HaVelock street, £40 ; T.S. 272, containing J-acre, Tancred street, with cottage, £180 ; R.Ss. 34185, 34187 and others, containing 583 acres 3 roods 1 perch, Westerfield survey district, ab vendor's reserve ; lot 7 and 8, each con taining i-aere, Mount Somers town^p, £30 the" two ; T.S, 1203, containing |- acre, Cameron street wpat, with dwelling house thereon, 4J2t)l j lot 13 and 22, each eontainimj i-aoro, Mothven township, £20 the two i fl.Ss. 32702, 32810 find others, containing 189 acres 2 roods! ]1 perches, Hinds district, at £115s per acre ; Jots H» 12, 13 and 14, containing iv all 1 acre with cottage, Allenton district, £127 103 ; R.Ss. 27G,8i, 2»71% and 34607, containing 2Ci3j acres 2 roods 16 perches, fronting the Hinds, at £3- 15s per acre.

Ninifiii Hyslop and. Cm.'b <clmpcirtrl '* Ceylon a.n.d, jxidian I'cas are direct from i cue Tea Pkntations. —f'Advt,) ' If you want your Christmas Cakes to ho a success use "Can't; Be Beat Baking Powder," acknowledged by all to be the* best. Leading grocers soil it m 6d, is, i and 8s ns. ~ !

CRICKET.

ASHJ3URTON F. LONGBEACH

An eleven of the Ashburton Cricket Club visited Loiigbrach yesterday, to play tho cricketers there, and had a very plea sant outing. Lon^heacli won tlie toss and hatted first, securing a total of 66, towards which Hutton, with a well-played 26, was the principal contributor. Ashburton, thanks to the vigorous hitting by the veteran G. W. Andrews for 39, and nicely played immiL'S of 2i by Denshire and i 8 by E. Buchanan, amassed the good total of 96. ■ Longbeach, m their second innings, made'sß, to which Pender contributed a useful 15. This left Ashbuiton with but 29 to get m order to win ; but, easy tl.ough ■this task appeared, the last man but one was at the wickets before the winning hit, a 4 by Sawlu, was niadfy Ashnurbon thus winning by three runs vith two wicketa to fall. The visitors received true Long ; beach hospitality, which was acknowledged as they took the roai for home. The fol- S lowing r.re the scores :— I LONGBEACH. Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. Buckricige,bAudr's 4 b Pilbrow ... 1 F.Tinuns,bAndrewsl2 bPilbrow ... 0 Simnis, c Fox b Andrews ... 4 c Denshire bMoore 8 Fender, bAndrews 2 bPilbrow ... 15 J. Soal, c Buchanan 1) Andrews . 0 Ibw, b Pilbrow... 0 E. Grigg, c Denshire : b Dixon Ob Moore 2 VV. Tinims, b Dixon 0 b Pilbrow ... 0 ! Lewis, b Andrews 0 b Moore 10 1 J. C. N. Grigg, c Dixon b Andrews 3 not out 9 Hutton, not out ... 26 run out> 0 Dawkins, b Moore 7 cAndrews b Moore 2 Extras ... 8 Extras ... 11 Total ... 66 Total ... 5S ASHBURTON. Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. G. W. Andrews, c and b Pender ... 39 b Hutton ..4 E. Buchanan, -b . Pender 18 b Pender... ... 6 Dixon, b Soal ... 1 c Simms b Hutton 4 Moore, b Pender... 0 b Pender 0 Denshire, c Dawkins b Pender .;. 24 cSimms,b Hutton 3 Cuthbertson, b Pender 1 b Hatton .. 1 Sawle, b Soal ... 1 not out 7 Johnston,b Pender 2 not out 1 Pilbrow, not out... 4 run out 2 Fox, runout ... 0 Blaok {sub), b , „ Hutton 0 E. J. Fooks,. b Pender 1 Extras ... 5 Extras ... 3 Total ... 96 Total ... 31

A year's addition of newspapers to the British Museum store includes 2,472 sets of newspapers published m the -United King dom, comprising 170.838 single numbers ; 647 of these newspapers were published ia London and its suburbs, 1,420 m other parts of England and Wales and the Channel Islands, 232 m Scotland, and 173 iv Ireland. These are received under the copyright laws, hut contemporary publications by no means include the full store. Twenty-six volumes and 2,200 single numbers of old news papers, belonging to six different sets, were purchased for the use of readers. ' " Keating's Powdek" destroys Bugs JFleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In .exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. Ifc is perfectly clean m application. See the article you mirchase is " Keatins's," as imitations are oxions and ineffectual; Sold m Tins, 6d, I<s arid 2s 6d each, by all chemists. "ly/TY wife is a capital housekeeper, Her cooking is quite a treat; Her cakes and puddings, like'mountains rise, In the baking powder her secret lies. —Tis Warburton's "Can't be Beat." Ask for Niiiian Hy.h.lop, and Co.'s Imperi.il new seasons Pure Ceylon and jndian Teaa. Special prices.— (Advt,)

THE AShB TTRTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER S3, 18.9 L



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, "VTOtICB is hereby that the _LM Council's Officofii will be closed, on account of Christmas Holidays, trbw.4p.ni. on 24th instant to 10 a.m. on January 2. 1892. - ' By Order, F. MA IN WARING, Clerk. 1 Ashburton, December 21 1891. 12*152 PLANQ BEA.PER & BINDER. A TRIAL of this Wonderful Little Machine, will be held on Mr W. C. Page's Property, CORNER OF PRINCES' STREET AND OkEEK RO\D, ASHBURTON, ON TJITTRimii/VY NEXT, December 24, at 2 p.m. Other makes of Machines will be on the ground. MOSS & RESTELL, J2*155 Agents



FUNERAL NOTICE; THE Friends at Mr Patrick Hart nell, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from the Ashburton Hospital, on WEDNESDAY, 23rd inst., at 10.30 o'clock, for the Ashburton Ceme tery. . BAKER BROS., 12135 "J Undertakers.



ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE following are the Handicaps for the Boxing Day Sports :— Hurtjle Race, 440yds.~W; Waites scratch, J-, McFarlane scratch, J. Dawkins 10yds. W. Huston 10yds, J. Dorm 15yds. A. McKay 20yds, J. Magee 25yds. i lOOYardsllace.—J. McFarlane scratch J. Cochrane scratch, J. Dawkiss 3yds, J. Robb 3yds, J. Gourley 3yds, E. Sulli van syds, A. Fraser syds, ,1. Orant syds, C. Henry 6yds, A. McKay 6yds, J. Magee Byds, W. Bruce Byds. GRAND HANDICAP. 100 yds 220yda 440 yds J. McFarkhe scratch scratch scratch J. Cochrane scratch scratch scratch J, Robb ... 3yda syds Byds J. Dawkins ... 3yds 6yds 10yds J. Gourley ... 3yds 10yds 14yda A. Fraser ... syds 12yds 15yds J. Grant ... syds 12ydS 15yds C. Henry ... 6yds leyds 20yds W. Bruce ... Byds 20yds 25yds Hixf Mile Race.—J. McFarlane scratch, J. Cochrane scratch, W. Waites 10yds, W. Benny 10yds, J. Groves 10yds, A. Fraser 20yds, J, Dorm 20yds, J. Sutherland 25yds, E. Sullivan 30yds, C. Henry 30yds, W. Houston 35yds, A. Huston 40yds. One Mile Race.—W. Waifces scratch, W. Benny scratch, J. Groves 10yds, E. Sullivan 40yds, A. Fraser 45yds, J. Magee 50yds, J. Sutherland 50yds, J. Dorm 60yds, A. Houston 70yds, j. Bruce 70yds. W. Anderson "I tj  Chas. Reio f Handioapper&. Bicycle Race ; three miles, W. Bennetts ... ... ... scr , J. Whelan gOyds H.Stewart .... 200 yds g;^rtis ... 200yda W. Shearman 350 yds J. VVUson ... 400 yds H. H. Stephens, Handicapper.



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W« clip the following important testimo nial from the " Illawarra Mercury "(N.S.W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment :— " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountains writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost &*msl§te relief by using Sander and Sons' Euealyptic I^tract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract atlvwiised m the ' Illawarra j Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him j fo obtain a bottle of the medicine from ?*> S/wkuig. chemist, of this town, and that ifee im tit ga^e him great relief a> once. He states tl f at between 10th March butt,, when he obtained Oka fifst* bottle of the extewk tt»d the 19th, the «* ¥ fhat medicine Cfw!t|»«fi(l £o affopd han rfili^t, tp whicli he |»d b,ee?i a sjbpaj?ger for fpur yeap. Mr Loveday writ§s ftiso UM' lw km f°M4 the Eucalypti Extract 'i eupe for j.%.ijifl3'tjs?p | as well as gravel. He requests us to puWislf j 1 tfjw information through the' Mercury.' We j liave awjeh pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's s«^est, whose word cannot be doubted, and who cm Lave no object m view other than a pure desire to beasp suffering £«pwty. "-(AdTt.) 9 i



POSTAL NOTICES FBluaii i/o;ciiimci wj. For South America, United Kingdom, anr. Continent of Europe (specially addressed cor responde.ice only), per s.s. Aorangi, & «.tn. ftegistereil letters anrt parcels at *; p.m. on Thiirsday,:December 24. Christmas Day (December 2o), Boxinp Day (December 2G) and New 1 ear a Day 1 (January I), being postal holidays, the Ash Imrton I'oat Office will be closed except, from nine sum. till ten a.m. and from seven p.m. till ei^bt p.m. Mails for Christchnrch and North wil. close at five a.m. Mails for Dunedin and South wsli close at A'o'■ AlAtls will be despatched after ten a.m. ' A complete delivery of letters will be made by the ltttev-c:»rriers on Boxing Day, com mencing at eight a.m.



CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS There will he no pu"ll^™,, o!.^ Mm or Goawhaw on BAIUKUAI, December 26—Boxin<_'-Day.



Wanted . —-^ CASH Advertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses maybe Vftat this Office. STI^FIHENS BROS., Market House. Special for Christmas —Hams, Bacon, and Cheese from E. Horsey's Prize Dairy. 12 xoh TWrOTHINGwiII Cool you so quickly and I^l invigorate the system so much as Ice Cream —H.G. Flowkk, Confectioner, East Street. ■ ________ W' ANTBD "Known.—Great Bargains iv Lulies' Caßhmere Hose, Under cVitbin", Vinafores, &c Come and see them. - Handsome Xm>w presents now giving away.-H. C, Seokks, Melford House. WANTISDKNOWN, a special lot of Hearth Rugs at Is lid, 2a 6d and 2s lid ; worth about doable. W. M. COLLIEE. _^ LlTwool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 60s cash. Kobbbi Aixjohn, Ashburton Clothing Marl, Saunders* Buildings. WANTED Known—For first-class Drapery and Millinery go to Mblford House ; cheapest shop m town. fSee windows.) Beautiful Xmas presents tang "-m^NTED Known. -At "The Corner' W now selling Ladies' French Shops. 5s lid. See them.-W. H. CoiJMB^ 7NTEDISown-A Beautiful Line of French Dress Goods, double width. Is 10_d ; original value, 4s. -H. U Skoeks, Melford House. ■■ "\"ITANTKD Known.—l have a large W stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept m stock.-J. W. Hatomt East ■ treet. ___ S— * HEE p SHEARS. Having secuted a Stock of the celebrated b.8.A., and as there are very few m the Colony, «she»rers are requested to call early.— Robret Aloorx, Saunders Buildings.^ rHO Meet the Time**,—l am aupplying X Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s ujwards, warranted for twenty years, ■tforee pumps, deep well cylinders of »11 desariptious. Inspection »»vited.- J. \V. HAKm.BY, fJaa street. b^Ul W" APTED Known—That you wil. make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and his highly reputed make by calling at J. MoisoVs. During coming holidays dis count for Cash. Eepairs done at once. A staff of men always kept and best material an^worknianship gua™__gg___. \l7 ANTED Known.- -H. Baikstow W has opened those premises n» Bißt street next J. Orr and Co., aa a Furniture Warehouse. Latest design** m Vienna Chairs, and Iron Bedstead. on vww. Having a good stock of well seasoned figured Rimu and Kauri, he v r prepared. to take orders for Fur mture, to any design. Inspection invited. lltbl