The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1891. VOLUNTEERS' LIABILITY.

The cases heard before Capt. Wray, at the Magistrates' Court yesterday, m which certain volunteers were pro ceeded against by the commanding officer of their corps for having by in sufficient attendance at drills failed to •am for the corps the amount of the capitation allowance, will show non efficients that they are not to be per mitted to disregard their obligations with impunity. It would have been thought that the Volunteer Regula tions are clear enough to have pre vented any of those who placed themselves under them from erring from lack of knowledge, but it seems that there are some who do not quite comprehend the full scope of the Defence Act and the Regulations framed under it. There is of course a knowledge that those who do not make themselves efficient are liable to their company for the amount of the capita tion grant, and that the payment of this sum can be enforced by summary process m the Magistrates' Court; but there seems to be an impression that these cases can be contested m. the Courtwithout the defendant's incurring any liability for the costs of the plain tiff's solicitor, where one is employed by ttie commanding officer. The Act certainly gives defendants every oppor tunity to avoid expense by paying the amount before the hearing of the case, and m cases which the defendant con tests successfully the payment of his full costs as between solicitor and client is provided for. But the stumbling-block is m the reading of the provision that " though a ver dict is given for the plaintiff, he shall not have costs against the defendant unless the Judge before whom the trial has been had certifies his approba tion of the action and verdict therein." This simply means that unless the action m the opinion of the Judge has been brought properly and with good cause, costs will not be given, but otherwise they will be given according to the usual rules of the Court. Non efficients, therefore, must not think that m defending the cases against them they have the chance of gaining and nothing to lose. It is to be re gretted that so mary have neglected to make themselves efficient. Borne have t! c excuse of want of time owing to the nature of their avocations, but such cases can be met by obtaining leave of absence or by resigning while yet efficient.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Beginning next Monday, for the winter months, the Longbeach coach will leave the Ash burton Pest Office at four p.m. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place m St. Stephen's Church this evening at 7.30. The preacher is the Eev J. F./leakle, of .Lincoln. The Lyttelton Harbour Board have de cided to take legal proceedings against the Railway Commissioners to recover compensa tion for the sheds on the wharves taken pos session of by tho latter, It has been arranged that during the vacancy of the cure of St. Andrew's Church, Tinwald, the Sunday services at this church will be conducted by one of the lay readers at the hours stated m the district plan. At the R. M. Court to-day, before Messrs R. Alcorn and D. Williamson, Mary Petty, an old offender was sent to gaol for seven clays for using obscene language m a public place. A conviction for drunkenness was also entered up against her. With reference to the statement which has appeared m print that a Commission is to inquire into the working of the Government Insurance Office, the Premier states that the Government are quite satisfied with the management, and hare no intention of appointing a Commission. The monthly meeting of the County Council was held to-day, The report of the Engineer, Mr Baxter, on the possibility and probable cost of irrigating the district between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers was presented, and other important business occupied a very long sitting. Our report is held over. The particulars of the death qf Mr William Beattie, manager of Lake Heron Station, show that his body was discovered floating upright m the lagoon formed by the creek which runs through the centre of the town of Oanrnru. A railway surfaceman discovered the body and gave information to the police, who removed it to the Star and Garter Hotel, where an inquest was held. At the inquest it came out that deceased had been staying at the Queen's Hotel, and went out between ten and eleven o'clock on Saturday night, March 21st, intending to return. He was nob seen again till his body was dis covered a week later. He was not the worse for liquor when he went out, and it is sup posed he wandered into the lagoon, which ig unprotected, from the Beach road, which terminates abruptly at, its banks. A verdict of " Found d.BQwngd " was returned. Af the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education, at Christchurch, on Thursday, Mr T. S. Weston was elected chairman. The Buildings Committee re ported thafc they had allowed the following works -.—Chimney to master's Jfouse, Wakanui; fuel shed at Chertsey. A letter was received from Mr R. H. Parkerson, on behalf of the householder.-, recommending a site for the Ealing school. It had been resoled to take steps for the acquisition of five acres of land In t}>e locality recommended. A report had beea iwseiv^d from the Clerk of Works, to the effect that the Jsakafa school had an excellent supply of good wat«r from the well, but the lavatories were supplied from tanks, and that improved means of ventilation were necessary. The ventilation wax authorised, and the School Committee requested to i*ke precautions against the tank water being used top drinking. A letter had been received from the (jolotstream Road Board, declining to give their consent to any dealing with Reserve 8402, pending settlement of a question between them and the Longjaeax 1]?. Road Board. It was resolved to inform the Eiffeljton Committee accord ingly. The name tp be given to the new school district was .considered, and j.t was decided ito cwjl the district Gran* ham. (The boundaries are given m another column). The following appointments were reported^: —Rakaia, W. H. Johnson and John M'Nair, pupil teachers; Hwipstead, Marjorie WU-- Jiam»up, pupil twoker,

The Hon W. P. Reeves, Minister of Education, is to be entertained.at a banquet in the Provincial Council Chamber Christ cnureh on Monday night. Intending purchasers are reminded of the clearing sale of Mr Gideon Scot's farm stock and plant at Chertsey on Monday. The Pope has written to the Emperor William as follows :—" Religions sentiment affords the only means of solving the existing terrible social problems. Our mutual con viction of this fact ia a bond between us, although divided by faith. The installation of Worshipful Master and investiture of officers of the Somerset Lodge, take place this evening at the Masonic Hall. Official visits will be paid by the S>. John's and Thistle Lodges, and a number of distinguished visitors are expected to be present. A circular has been issued to the share holders of the South British Insurance Com pany stating that the results of the business for the half year just ended are of the most satisfactory character, and that the Directors intend to pay on the Bth instant an interim dividend at the rate of 10 per cent per annum. Nominations for the handicap races at the Ashburton Racing Club's Autumn meeting, April 22 and 23, must be in the hands of the Secretary at the Club's office, Commercial Hotel, before nine o'clock to-morrow fuell ing. The Secretary will attend at the office from 12 to 1 and from 4 to 9 p.m. to morrow. By announcement in onr advertising columns the proprietors of the New Zealand Clothing Factory inform the public that they have now opened their stock for the autumn and winter trade, their Manager, Mr Webber, having just retruaed from Dunedin where he has selected a great variety of now goods, amongst which are some very taking ■ovtlties. ; The trust deed, signed by General Booth, provides that the funds being raised for the improvement of the condition of the poor of England shall not be used for general purposes of the Salvation Army, but for the social and moral regeneration and im provement of persons needy, destitute, degraded, or criminal.' On February Ist the fund had reached a total of £102,559. A rumour having been circulated in Eng land that Mr Bradlaugh's religious opinions had undergone a marked change during his last illness, Mrs Bradlaugh-Bonnor (his daughter) writes as follows;—" I have taken the precaution to procure signed testimony, from the independent and impartial wit nesses who have been in attendance upon him during the last few weeks, that he was never heard to utter one word, either directly or indirectly, bearing upon religion or any religious subject." The " European Mail" says : The Earl of Onslow's eldest son, Viscouut Cranley, and Mr George Hartropp, of Sevenoaks, were convicted, at the last Warminster Petty Sessions, of " pursuing game " without a license. The magistrate inflicted an exem plary fine (£10), the Chairman remarking that " the defendants were in a rank of life in which, instead of breaking the law, they ought to be setting an example of obedience, and teaching other people to obey." The London correspondent of the "New Zealand Herald " writing on January 23rd says : — The Roman Catholic Bishop ot Christchurch (Monsignor J. J. Grimes) is now on a visit to the Vatican, being t;he bearer of the Peter's Pence of New Zealand collected last year. He was present at the prize distribution to the pupils of the school kept at Rome by the English Sisters (Poor Servants of ttie Mother of God), being one of the suite of the Cardinal Vicar who dis tributed the rewards. A report to the Victorian Government on the snagging of the rivers of the colony states that large sums have been needlessly expended in improving the navigation of rivers in districts where the railways take all the trade. Ou one emotion of a river on which £8000 had been spent in snagging only four steamers had ever been known to take advantage of the work, while on another the only vessel that had used the waters was the snagging boat itself. On the Gellibrand the Government have ex pended £300 ft>r each settler's house "in order that the scttlet may obtain his groceries with the minimum of trouble. In "Cissel's Saturday Journal" of December 6, 1890, the following appeai-s :— "A few months back the New Zealand Government made a proposition to Mrs Pender-Cudlip, the novelist, that she should go out, study the country, and embody hor impressions in a novel. The extraordinary part of the proposal was, that, if she would accede to the request, slie was to receive £1000 in cash, as well as her own expenses and those of a lady companion." The lady did not listen to the voice of the charmer, and the unfortunate taxpayer was Bared a nice little sum. It would be interesting to know who, among the late Ministry was re sponsible for such a brilliant idea 1 According to the " Bicycling News " the records of 1890 put all previous annals of wheelmen entirely in the shade. It mentions as amongst the most noteworthy feats, Hol bein's 336J mile3 in 24 hours on the road : Jones' mile on a safety bicycle on the path in 2min 20 3-sth sees ; Parson's 22 miles 620 yards in 1 hour, and 60 miles 1255 yards in 3 hours; Turner's 21 miles 226 yards on a tricycle in the hour ; and Osmond's mile on a solid tyred ordinary bicycle in 2min 28 4-stlißecs; besides many other feats of cyc ling endurance, which certainly go to show that the interest in cycling matters is not by any means decreasing. We cannot, says the " New Zealand Times." understand the refusal of a man damus by Mr Justice Dennison for compelling the Sydenham borough authorities to place certain names of ratepayers on the roll. We caDnot do so, because we do not under stand what "unnecessary delay" means; which the Judge said had not been proved. There ought to be no delay at all. If a man is a ratepayer he ought to be given the privileges of a ratepayer at en.ee. If he is not a ratepayer he is-entitled to nothing. We fail to appreciate the position of a ratepayer who, being entitled to his privileges, has to wait for him. An Australian paper says it is authori tatively stated that Carbine's owner, the Hon D. S. Wallace, prior to the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting coming off, received a tempting offer from an English gentleman for the possession of the horse named, viz, £3000 a year for five year3, at the expiration of which time the horse was tq be returned to Victoria. A special proviso was made that he would not be used for racing purposes. It is unlikely that Mr Wallace will part with the horse even temporarily. A member of a Victorian racing syndicate lias already be spoken Carbine's services for three mares in his first season at 200gs a mare, This is a phenomenal price for the services of a stallion in Australia. The season before Her-nit died in England his services were appraised at 250 guineas. Amongst the "promotions" -which have recently been annouueed as having taken place at the Phoenix Park depot of the Royal Irish Constabulary we read, " Acting-Con stable Sir Thomas Echlin, Bart." This means, in plain words, that Sir Thomas Echlin, Bari., is now enlisted and serving as a common "policeman; and, surely, it is a strange instance of the vicissitudes of familie;. The Echliiis (says a Home paper) have been amongst the Euglish-in-Ireland, and the aristocratic English'-in-Ireland, for more than two. centuries and a half, Qnc of the family, op the founder of the family, went over to Ireland to be a Protestant Bishop during the reign of James I, The Bishop's grandson became a Baron of Ex chequer, and the first baronet of the family, in 172J. From that time downwards the scions of fcli© house frequently inter-married into the high families of their oircle, ai]d the blood of the Echlius, with its heraldries and blazonries, stood high in genealogical birth rolls. Rathangan, County Kildare, used to be the family residence of che Echlins. The policeman is the seventh baronet.

Municipal Amenities.

The relations between some of the South Dunedin Borough Councillors have for some time been decidedly strained, iii:d m recent debatss councillors have frequently "Jet their angry passions rise." The Mayor at;last resigned,-but matters do not appear to have mended under his successor, a Mr Wardrop. His "con gratulations " on bein^ installed into the chair were of a mixed character. Coun cillor Fisher wound up a long and animated oration thus :~" The very essence of Mr Wardrop's address is so foreign to the spirit of truth and fairplay that it is not necessary for ma to criticise it m <?etail. The one thing c mspicuous about it is its unsophisticated hypocrisy. What it tails me is this : That if being an adept m scurrileous abuse, tinged with , vulgar sarcasm " i The Mayor: "I really cannot allow this." Or. Fisher: "I have every right. You are a public man." The Mayor : "£ ay what you have to say m a proper way, and I have no ob jection." Cr Fisher (continuing): "Well, if being an adept m scurrilous abuse, tinged with vulgar sarcasm, and varied by low witticisms, constitute ability, then is Mr William Wardrop likely to achieve emi nence m municipal politics. I do not intend to say more ; and I wish you to distinctly understand that what I have said has not been actuated by any personal or party spleen. It is rather the outcome of an honest desire implaned m my breast to oppose, on all occasions' and as far as I am able, the nefarious machina tions of chicanery, malice, and falsehood, and to defend and vindicate: the principles of truth, of justice, and of fair play. This and this only, has always been the lever of my thoughts and the instigator of my actions, and will continue so to the end, for, while I live, no base, ignoble slave shall knowingly walk the world m honor to his grave."—(Laughter). It may be mentioned that the question which has ruffled the seeenity of 'lije' eminent body is a matter of drains.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(per press association.)

Berlin, April 1. Dr Koch is depressed at the indif- j ferent success of his specific for con sumption. Even his partisans regard it as a failure as far as practical results are concerned. Zanzibar, April 2. The Governor of German East Africa is propounding a policy of extreme I economy. London, April 2. Professor Tyndall is m a critical state of health, and his condition is causing some anxiety. The Professor is m his 72nd year.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 2. At the inquest on the body of Veitch, the victim of the Wairoa tragedy, the Coroner's jury returned a verdict of wil ful murder against Fry, alias Floyd. The accused has several aliases, but gives the name of White, and says he has a sister married to a medical man m the province of Nblson. One of the results of his Excellency the Go/ernor's visit to the Uriwera country s that many of the chiefs have decided to bring the whole of the tribal lands undo tile operation of the Native Land Cour and have made application accordingly to die authorities, besides appointing Mr H. Mitchell of Rotorua, to carry out the survey. Captain Castles, of H.M.F. Rapid, and Lieutenant White, torpedo lieutenant of 11.M.5. Orlando, left to-day for Welling ton to inquire into the recent gun cotton accident by which two members of the colonial torpedo corps lost their lives. Further evidence was taken to day m the Te Aroha Election Petition case, but nothing was elicited to sustain any illegal charges of bribery by the agents. A citizens' ball to the Governor and Countess of Onslow took place to-night m f.he Choral Hall, /bout 500 were pre sent, . including the vice-regal party, Admiral Lord Chwles Scott, Lady Charles Scott, and a large number of officers of the fleet and the officers of the Austrian warship Saida. The hall was splendidly decorated, and the function was one of the most brilliant which lias taken place here for years past. Napier, April 2. The Licensing Committee elections re suited m the re-election of all the old Committee m town, the teetotal nominees being defeated by a large majority. The voting was almost unanimously against an increase of licenses of any kind. Wellington, April 2. ; A Conference of delegates of Frozen Meat Companies meets m Wellington on Tuesday next, for the purpose of discuss ing matters affecting their interests m carrying on their business. A new clause has been added to Go vernment contracts m the direction indi cated by the Minister of Public Works, of making and letting sub-contracts without the consent of the Minister illegal. Westport, April 1. The Denniston unemployed miners, to whom the Minister for Public Works gave one of the sections of the Mokihinui Rail way at the usual rates, are preparing to take up the contract. The We&tport un employed have set to work on the three sections given them. The work is being carried on under the co-operative system. Dunedin, April t, Mr Vincent Pyke is suffering from nervous paralysis of the right arm, which is quite useless to him. Dunedin, April 2. There was long and at times lively meeting of shareholders of the Equitable Insurance Association to-day. The C hair man moved the confirmation of the agree ment with the Union Company, and, m reply to a question, said the liability m connection with the life department had been reduced from about £70,000 to ; £25,000, and it was expected that the agreement would be concluded shortly ffith a powerful Company to take over the policies. The resolution was carried. A committee was appointed on behalf of the shareholders to make a thorough investi gation into the whole affairs of the com-

The Federal Convention

(per tress association.) ■ SIDNEY, April 2. Mr Dibbs gave notice of motion that Sydney should be the federal capital.

When the Committee resumed, Mr Munro's amendment to reduce the representatives in the Senate to six for each colony was negatived. Mr Kingston moved in the direction of leaving the method of the election of Senators open in order to permit the States to exercise their own judgment. ' The amendment was negatived. In the clause providing for qualifica tion of Senators, a proposal to make five years' residence a necessary quali fication caused a long discussion. Several members spoke against the erection of a barrier which would prevent men of ability coming to the colonies. An amendment was proposed making the terms of service three years and seven years, instead of three years and six year« as in the Bill. Sir G. Grey caused some amusement by suggesting that a Board should be established to examine candidates for seats in the Senate as to their know ledge of Australian politics. Acting on the suggestion of the Hon. H. Cuthbert, Sir G. Griffiths proposed tonddthe words "provided that five years must elapse before a naturalised citizen can sit in the Senate." This was carried and the clause passed. Glauses providing for the election of the President of the Senate, absence of President, resignation of Senators, disqualification of Senators through absence, quorum of Senate and voting power of President, all passed without amendment. Regarding the qualification of elec tors, the Hon. A. Deakin suggested that they should confer the power of defining the qualification on the Commonwealth. Mr J. Cockburn, South Australia, moved an addition—l. That no pro perty qualification is necessary. 2. That each elector has one vote only. Hon. E. Barton moved an amend- I ment to the effect that for the first election present qualifications hold good until otherwise defined by the Commonwealth. ! Mr Barton's amendment was nega tived. Sir Henry Parkes said he was pre pared when the proper time arrived to consider the subject of Mr Cockburn's amendment, but the present was not a proper time. It had been his opinion all through the Convention that there should be as little interference as pos sible with existing rights of the States, and that they should leave the Federal Parliament to shape its own course. Mr. Cockburn's amendment was negatived on a division by 25 to 9. Sir Hairy Atkinson and Sir George Grey voted for the amendment and Captain Russell against it. The clause passed without amend ment. The Hon. A. Deakin moved—" That a person must reside in the Common wealth three years before becoming eligible for membership of the House." The motion was carried by 2 votes. An amendment that naturalised citizens be debarred three years was carried, and the clause passed. Other amendments were mainly oE a technical character, and no material alteration was made in the Bill. [Received April 3, 10.50 a.m.] Sydney, April 3. The Convention in Committee have got through forty clauses relating to both Houses, very few amendments of any consequence having been made. About one-third of the Bill has now been considered.

Australasian Wool Figures.

(From our Melbourne Correspondent

■ The wool season of 1890-91 has closed, and the results may now be briefly summed up. Neither the yield nor the prices obtained have come up to the ex pectations raised by the results of the two preVious seasons. The causes of this are briefly and effectively reviewed m their customary annual report on the Australian wool trade by Messrs Goldsborough, Mort and Co., Limited—which is the most important publication of the kind. The market influences of the past year, which, amongst other things, have ied to a depreciation m values to the extent of 15 to 20 per cent., are briefly and effectively reviewed. Other adverse influences are the epidemic of strikes, financial crises m Europe, the M'Kinlfjy Bill, and the pro posed imposition of a tax on wool by France. Eventually great benefit to the colonial wool trade must accrue from the two measures last mentioned. The M'Kinley Bill will increase m class and quantity the purchases here for the United States, and the proposed imposition by the French Government of a tas of about 5s por bale upon all wool not imported direct from sq it of production, must also largely increase the number of purchases for the Continent m this market, Of all the causes which have led to the unsatis factory returns for last year's clip, it will be observed |hat one only was practically within human control —the strikes. Of the injury to fcrade they inflict, the colonies had had a recent experience, and are apparently Just about entering upon another one. No further illustration is needed, and, whatever the ultimate re sults of these contests, they always produce a temporary, if not, indeed, a permanent loss to all. Then, again, the clip of 1890 fell short of the expectations that had been formed (< t The ravages ofl ocusts, rains at the wrong time, an exceptional growth of burrs and other seeds contributed towards this result, and the wool was frequently shabby m appearance, as well as deficient m substance. The result; of tfte (sales for the season m Victoria are :— - o Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Limited, Melbourne, sold 66,503 bales ; NewZea-f land Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany, Ijiinitecl, Melbourne, §9,379, • Aus tralasian Mercantile and Agency Com pany, Lnnited, Melbourne, 3,Q,434j Dal gety and Company, Limited, Melbourne, 25,89? j Dennys, Lascelles, Austin and Company, Geelong, 32,995 ; and sales of smaller quantities make up a total of i 247,990 bales, And the following represents the wool sold ia Australian markets from Ist March, 1890, to end of February 1891 :— Goldsbreugh, Mort and Company Limited, 126,036 bales; New Sealed tjoan and Mercantile Agenqy Company, Limited, 83; 225 5 Harrkon, Jones and 1 Devlin, Limited, 42,638; Dalgetby and Company, Limited, 39,067 ; Australasian Mercantile and Agency Company, Limited, 37,581; Dennys, Lascelles, Austin and .Company, 32,995 ; John Bridge and Com pany, 28,020 ; Elder, SntffelT and Com-, pany, Limited, 21,163 ; J. 'H. Geddes and I Company tymiteti (RastoraUsts 1. Asswia?

tion) 21,113 ; and eleven others of smaller quantities make a total of 524,97*) bales, The* total export of wool from Aus tralasia from July 1, 1890, to latest dates received (compilod March 10) is 1,369,271 bales as against 1,321,255 bales for the corresponding period of ISB9-90, an in crease of 48,016 bales. New Zealand accounts for an increass of 33,274 bales and New South Wales of 18,324 bales, but Victoria shews a decrease of 20,006 bales. The total.-yield of Australasia for the full year is estimated to shew an increase on that of the previous year 0f60,000. t0 70,000 bales.

Labor Questions.

J — » [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, April 1. Tom Mann ha3 accepted a seat on the Labor Commission. New York, April 2. The American Federation of Labor, with a view to assisting the Pittsburg strikers, has directed a general strike of miners forthwith in support of the Eight Hours movement.

Notes from Chertsey.

(from our correspondent.) As the threshing is about over in this district, tho little township is astir with grain carters and their teams, Conse quently the men engaged at the Loaivand Mercantile and Railway shods|have their hands full, as large consignments of grain are railed daily. At such a season, and under existing circumstances a want is keenly felt—to wit, the Chertsey hotel, whose ruins, in the shape of fallen chim neys and spattered debris, alone remain to remind one of what once was. How ever, as tenders have been called for the erection of another auch building, that vacant corner will before long assume something of its former aspect. The local sheep dip is in different ha.ids this year, it is being run by Mr C. M. Brooke, of Ashburton, and to judge from the large flocks of sheep that are driven to the yards on dipping days, he seems to be well patronised. Although it is btill early in the season several thousands have been put through. At the little Anglican Church hei*e there has been no service for some time, on account of Mr Collins successor (Mr Holland, of Papanui) not being able, to take up his abode in Rakaia jusc at once. The parsonage which is in a very bad state of repair, is to be overhauled. A fancy fair to raise funds for that i^urpose was held on April 2, and it is hoped that an adequate sum will be raised to make the parsonage habitable. On Easter Monday night the Chertsey Bachelors gave a ball in the schoolroom, which was well attended and as great a success as former similar assemblies. The heavy rain which fell in February brought up a good crop of aras 3, which has been quite burned up with the pre sent dry and sultry weather. If ther«is not rain soon, there will be a poor pros pect of winter pasturage. The residents of Chertsey who depend on rain water are now experiencing a scarcity of that commodity so should the Irrigation scheme become a reality it will be a great benefit here.

The Education Question.

(PER PIIESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchurch, April 3. The North Canterbury Educriim Board suggest, m reply to the letter o£ the Otago Trades and Labor Council the compilation of a series of school books, provided they are as cheap as tho imported, and possess equal merit. A member observed that the change should emanate from the parents, not a section of a trades union. The Appointments Committee, report (which was agreed to), was that, the strictures of the Auokland ,'" Herald " were some extent without a tincture of truth. The article was mainly composed of w Id • taggertions, and of charges so in conbistent and self-contradictory, as to carry with them their own refutation. It was denied emphatically that the system was maintained by an enormous annual sacrifice of lives of teachers worn out by the labor of dragging children through the standards. The overstrain came more from the attempt of teachers to combine university work with school duties, which airsddy sufficiently occupied them, and the system was not to be blamed for that. The statement was Unfounded that child ren m the primary schools knew nothing of New Zealand geography. A radical misconception of what education was, was betrayed m the article. The Committee emphatipally denied the implication that the kind of education children get m schools is not only useless but demoralis ing, and asserted that our schools fear lessly challenge comparison with those of any country m the world. Timaru, April 2. The South Canterbury Education Board to-day dealt with the Minister's circular, and decided to inform him that they do not compel the use of the Southern Cross readers, but permit them to be used. The Auckland "Herald" article was con sidered as an attack on the Education system not deserving of much considera tion, and while not saying that the system is incapable of improvement, they do say that m the main it is well adapted to the requirements of the colony, and has produced good results,

The Vendetta.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WASERNftTQN, March 2. The withdrawal of the Italian Minister continues to create* excite ment here, and the United States Minister at Rome, acting under in structions from the Government, has requested the Italian Government to exercise patience in the matter, and has indicated to it the difficulty the Government of the United States en counters in arranging matters, owing i to Louisiana State rights. In discussing the withdrawal, the American Press declares that Signer Rudini, the Italian Premier, is merely indulging in a little dramatic diplo macy, and that no real fear of war breaking out between the countries need be felt in America. The rumor that a number of Ameri can, visitor*} at Florence had been arrested is nqt correct, Five of the Italians who were charged with being concerned in the murder of Detective Hermessy, have been released on nominal bail by the I authorities in Louisiana, and it is understood that those released will never be placed on trial. (Received April 3, 10.50 a.m,) WAaBiSfGTCtf, April 2. President Harrison has assured the King of Italy that he deplores the occurrence at New Orleans, and pro mises that enquiry shall be held. It is reported that Government will indemnify the families of th.e m,en who were lynchec|. The Bresident considers it unneces sary to convene Congress, and believes 1 that any serious diftlcidty. can, be [' avoided,

The Attorney Geneial of Louisiana declares the Grand Jury is enquiring -Vo the lynching, and meantime nothing else is possible. (Received April 3, 12.30 p.m.) ' N.ew York, April 3. The ringleaders of the recent lynch ing outrage at New Orleans have ex pressed their willingness to be indicted for the offence, m the hope that their doing so may bring about a settlement 1 of the diplomatic trouble between the United States and Italy. They are confident that the jury which hears the charge will acquit them. I It; is now believed that Baron De Fava, the Italian Minister, will remain m Washington. Mr J. G. Elaine, Secretary of State, m a communication to the Italian legation on the subject of the diplomatic rupture, condems Baron De Fava's haste m demanding his passport, and points out that even if the United States Grovernraent had jurisdiction over the niurderers they would still be unable to assure their punishment, as a jury must first of all decide whether or not they are guilty. Mr Blame suggests that an indemnity should be granted to the families of those who were lynched.

Illness of Bishop Suter

(PER PKEBS ASSOCIATION.)

TSfitsoir, April 3. Bishop Suter was struck down by an apoplectic seizure yesterday evening, and the doctors hold but no hope of his recovery. Bishop and Mrs Suter returned from a trip to the Hot Lakes a fortnight ago, he being much improved m health ; but he was ordered a longer and more complete rest, and decided to go for a trip to England, and had taken passage m the Kimutakx

THE WANAKA

[PER PRESS A|SbCIATIO&,J

New Plymocth, April 2. ? I here is nothing fresh to report con cerning the mishap to the Wanaka. Doubts are expressed as to the chance of the steamer getting off a^ain. The weather is splendid- The steamer will t>e dismantled to-morrow. There is a large hole m the vessel amidships, and 4ft of water m the engine-room. VVelmngton, April 2. Ihe postal authorities have been ad-! vised that the Wanaka is likely to become ato fcal wreck The mails are dry, and are on board the s.s. Mohaka. She is stand ing by the Wanaka, and not likely to be at the New Plymouth breakwater till 7 p.m., or later. New Plymouth. April 3. Ihe work of salvaging the cargo from the Wanaka was kept going all Thursday, the goods being transhipped to the Mohaka. As the tide rose it became indent there was a hole m the bottom of the vessel, for water began to flow rapidly into her, and eventually put out her fires. I beemg no chance of getting the vessel off she was abandoned, and her crew paid off. to-day. When the tide is out the place where the vessel was wrecked is only about 400 yards from ihe shore. It is expected as soon as the weather breaks up, signs of which are apparent now, the steamer will go to pieces, as she lies tn a place where the swell m bad weather runs with great force. Boats are hard at work clearing the vessel of every thing on board.

SPORTING.

(PBH PRB«8 ASSOCIATION.)

■ . , Syjikby, April 2. It rained hoavily at Randwick to-day. In the Alt, Aged Stakes, one mile, at weight-for-age, 5 to 1 was laid on Carbine 3to 1 against Marvel, and 50 to 1 against the other two starters. The field "went away at a great pace, Carbine and Marvel being m front. Carbine took up the running shortly after the star* and re tained his advantage to tne straight where he Was pasted by Marvel, who was never again headed and won very easily by three length*. There was the wildest excitement at Carbine's downfall, and the winner was loudly cheersd as he re turned to the scale, Time—lmin 43sec. Carbitte and Marvel met later m the day m the Cumberland Stakes, weight for age, two miles. Only the two started. Betting was sto 4 on Carbine. On the fall of the flag the pair went away at a canter, Marvel being indulged m the lead until three quarters of a mile from home, when Carbine went up to him. Turning into the straight Carbine drew out and won easily by three lengths amidst tre mendous excitement and gheers. Carbine won both these races last year, the All Aged Stakes m lmin 41£secs.

The Emeute in India.

[PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION,] mv ,r Bombay, April 2. lhe Marquis of Lansdowne, Viceroy of India, has received a; wiport of the recent massacre of Gnoorl?as at Mani ]»ur. It appear* that an attempt was being made to arrest a= usurper, Jobraj, to which great resistance was offered. The expedition then retreated to the residency, which was shelled by the rebels, and Commissioner Quinton and four other Englishmen were taken prisoners while parleying. After the flurtridges gave out the expedition fought its way across the hills until a junction was made with Captain Cowley, who was at the head of 200 of the 43rd Bengalese. [Received April 3, 10 50 a.m.] Calcutta, Apiil 2, It is now believed the losses in" the fight at Manipur are much smaller than were at first reported. [Received April 3, 12.30 p.m.] Calcutta, AprjLS. Latest advices to haud, state vJthat the British loss at j\lanipur is less than 100; one otiicer and five hostages were killed. The relief expedition under Lieutenant Grant is

The Chilian War.

(per press association.) Valparaiso, April 2. The insurgents at Iquique are in a desperate condition, bordering almost on famine, and their supply of coal for the navy is nearly exhausted, General Balmaceda is equipping a flotilla which it is believed will be a match for the rebel fleet, The new Chilian Congress has decided to support General Balma-. ceda.

Marriage of Mr J. Grigg, jun.

Yesterday afternoon at the Church of Sfc. Michael and All Angels, Christchurch Mr J-. G- 'N. Gh?igy» .(rfiledt so^of Mr John Grigs, of Lpjig-bearJi, married to. Miss Alice Hutfcon, second daughter of Pro fessor Hutton, of Canterbury Coileffe The cereaio«s» was performed by the tvight BmQs Harper, assisted, by

'I'ssuji .iu-Jtev VYaH.tr iHuytsi; mouui bent of the parish. The lihdo was given away by her father and was attended by three lnidesmaids her sisteiy Mws Hutbm, and the bride- Sroom^ Histow the Misses Annie *nd Etfcie Ungcr The bridegroom was ac companied l,y Mr L. Tripp as best nun. Mr vVe 1 splayud voluntaries and Mendels sohn's " Wedding Mutch." The church was filled with the friends « f -he two fwitilies, and as the building was still ornamented with the- Etwfcer decora tions, the be-no was really beautiful. Thewedd-ng presents, were unusually handsome, Among them them was a i magmlicont clock, preaenfcadty the em ployes on the L'mgbeach Estate. A general holiday was given to all hands on the Longbeach estate. Between six and seven hundred people were gathered, and sports, racing, dancing and other amusements were engaged m, for which: Mr Gri«g, senr., contributed L»\isiderable sum of money. Mr J. H. ? r<*>k T aRd party, of Ashburton, and Mr A. McKay, Lahgmor, provided themusie. Tents were erected for the entertainment of all—m fact open house was kept for the day- and during the afternoon the health of the newly-married couple was heartily and enthusiastically honored. Mr Grigg, jun., has for some years taken an active part m the management of the large estate, and the proceedings on thia occa sion shew tho esteem and popularity m which he is held.

THE INFLUENZA.

[PER PBHS9 ASSOCIATION^

im *> , ' VVeli-» tgton, April 3. Uho Board of Health this more ing held a meeting to consider the advisablenesa of declaring American ports infected m con sequenco of the influenza epidemic, but decided that sufficient information was wanting them to enable them to act.

Shooting Fatality.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) W t, , „ Duwbdin, April 3. Messrs Fish, Bank of New South Wales,_Goldsworthy, Bank of "New Zea and, Horswell, who owns one of the leading businesses at Naseby, and John McGregor went out shooting yesterday on the property of Mr Geddes, midway be tween Naseby and Kyeburn. Late in the afternoon,. when all were together in a whare, seeing some ducks come along they prepared to fire. Three fired atrohce, when Horswell, thinking all had fired, rose up and received the contents of the remaining gun in the back of his head. Half of his head was blown away. He lived two hours, but never regained con sciousness.

The Markets.

[PER PBEaS kSSOIOATION.] (Received April 3^ 10 30 a m.) , London, April 1. The total quantity of wheat.and- flour o^nonrS* th° Umted K^dom is 2,792,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,492,000 quarters^Thei American visible wheat supply is estimated at 40,600,000 bushels.

Opening of Wool Sales.

(Received April 3, 1.15 p.m.) m U . , I*««w, April 2. ihe wool sales opened to-day, 11,700 bales being catalogued. There was a good attendance and competition was brisk. Prices on the whole remained unchanged, but crossbreds betrayed an upward and scoured merino a downward tendency.

Latest Cable News Home and Foreign.

A REAL TRAGEDY.

(per press Association.)

(Received April 3, 10.60

London, April 2. A distressing incident occurred dur ing the performance of Romeo and Juliet at Manchester- In the duel scene between Mercutio and Tybalt Mr Whalley, an amateur who was playing Mercutio, was accidentally killed by his antagonist.

POPULATION OF INDIA.

Calcutta, April & The Census of India shows the population to be two hundred and eighty-four millions.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Yamabaiso, April 2; Four vessels of the rebel fleet, in cluding the Blanco Incalada and the O'Higgins, sank the Government tug and also a torpedo boat off Valparaiso. A shell afterwards disabled the O'Higgim, killing twelve men. A fish torpedo , fired by the Blanco Inealada accidehtly destroyed the dry dock. .

AUSTRALIAN.

THE GUN EXPLOSION. Melbourne, April 3.' It has been ascertained that the recent gun disaster was due to the concussion arising from the force in closing the breech block firing the sensi tive percussion tube which was neces sary to ignite the charge.

THB ASHBITETON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1861



Keatino's Cough Lozenges cur.c Coughs, Asthma, l^ronchitig. Medical testimony states that no. other medicine is so effectual iv the cure of tljese dansjerqus maladies, One Lossenge alpne gfives ease } qne or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving'difhcnlty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m tins, Is lsd and 2s 9d e.xch. EQL.LQWAYS PlI/LS AND OINTMENT are remedies which should invariably h« taken by travellers travelling m search of health, pleasure, or business. Many deleterious in fluences are constantly at work m foreign climes, tending to deteriorate the health. These and the altered conditions of life will entail on |hqse who tpavej tjie necessity qf carefully attending' to early symptoms of disease, and they will find the use of these remedies to be highly necessary, the aotion of the pills being purfying and strenghten ing and of great service m cases o ifever,' ngue, and all inflammatory diseases, whilst the ointment is a sovereign cure m case of piles, bad legs, bad breasts, wounds, and hlcers. Holloway'3 remedies do not deterio rate by qhspjjp of cHijia^e,



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Public Notices. WANTED, by two young men, -Boar J and Lodgings m private family. Apply, stating terms, A.M., "Mail" Office. 4 29 ""MONEY JO LEND -jl/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m suras of £W0 T^_^sooo For further particulars apply to the l Postmaster, Ashburtou, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Chrifitchurch.



"W anteu CASH Advertisements under this heading net exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be Vft at this QfiW- WANTED, the public to attend the Bazaar m the Primitive Metho dist Church, to-night. Phenological examinations. i 31 WANTED ' Known—Youns? lady re quires comfortable board and lodging near centre of Ashburton. —jA.B. •yMau"offic3. 4 29 WANTED a girl about sixteen, to do house work. Apply "Mail" Office. £2 WANTED, a good General Servant, one who can milk. Apply, Mes Buchanan, East Street. 4 19 "TT7ANTED Known.—Mks J. Buoh yV anan has opened aa Fruiterer *nd Confectioner, next Messrs John Orr and Co., East Street. ALL Children who can Sing, are requested to meet at the Wes leyan Church on FRIDAY, 3rd inst., at 7 p.m., for practice.-— A. Carson, Sec. Demonstration Committee, 4 16 W^ AiSTED Known.—lt you want good value for your money go to Melford House. Cheapest first-class Drapery m town. —H. C. Seokrs, Melford House. "TTT'ANTF.D Known.—""Ye are now! VV opening all our new Winter Goods m Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, &c. —H. C. Segeks, Melford 'House. ■ ; . ~ANTED Known.—Cheapest House ! m town for First-class Diapery. Millinery, Clothinst, Boots, &c.—H. C. Supers, Melford House. /""IOOLING aiid invigorating Ie« Crtam \J ins made by H. G. Flower, Con fectioner, East Street. WANTED ' Known.—Mb» J. Buch anan, Fruiterer and Confectioner. Tea and coffee at all hours ; hot luncheon on Saturdays, 12 to 2. Next Messrs J. Orr and Cop, East Street. t\; ■■ ANTiSD Known — Some special \ V lines m choice Dress Goods at very low prices showing at " The Corner." ANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robkrt Ar,coiiN, A,s!jburton Clothing Mart, Saundor'a Buildings. _ ANTED " Knowtt^The " Strong" wear" Boot i.s the best for Merg ,y»dies and Children.—W. H. Collier. /~] LASS, Eartheuwaru, and China, \JT tlirecr from the Manufacturers. Robkut AU/'Obn, Tox Warehouse ar.fl Ashburtou Clothing Mart, Saundors' BuildiniiH. ICmJ^ ON"—"At fetntioners' Hal, JJt Great Bale of Surplus Stock of Hooks-, Stationary, Fancy Goifif Manic, etc. Great reductions for c&njj, for one nvmfcli only. Hundreds of books at less than Engli*" price. At L. F, .Akukkv&s & Co.'-s, Stationers Hall. W A. ft TED iinov.n—'ilie Cheapest yho}) to buy Tinware and Gal j VMHbelJi'Oß gc«/d» m Ashbarton, is at W, F. JJ.vsfNA*-oj,ii/^ Burnett btreet. A ar*-! biorfc kfiit «v hnfii, Jin and Iron warn jr<-*d^ Jjjii4?- Aid. xepaimi yrfvh des patch*



Public Notices. W. W. Spencer & Co. l EXTENSION~OF W. W. SI»EHft.JjEIt & Co 1* Great Clearing Sale. Boing heavily everstocked, and m order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home hi about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10|d, 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, la lli; Calicos 2s 3d the d»z;; Dress Goods 4Ad; Washing Prints, 2Ad, ft|d, and 4|d ; Washing Muslin _- 2s lid the d©z ; Towels, 3|d j \i\ each ; a very large Towel 9|d, VJ Onow B|d ; very jjjoerl Ticking, [P , fid : double width Sheejdnp, H tf 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill H 0 Sheeting, ll£d ; heavy cotton Shirting, sid; Cretonnes, 4^d ; l Qj Men's woolkn Sox, 1l£d; Boys' f> Vj Bracas, 4d ; Men's Bracas, 8d ; M <J Men's Regatsta Shirts, 2s lid ; ri Men's good Tweed Suits. 22s Q __ %A ; Boys' Tweea Suita from l pq 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles y* M 7a 6d, now 5s lid ; Boys' do. p W 2a lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. X tj Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's 0] f* colonial made Shootersj 9s lid; Boya' strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids' Kid Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid. 3s lid, and 4a 6d afe ir. ir. spisivcjbii. * c«'» THE ARCADE. N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per cent. If you want a real bargain now is your chance. The Arcade. nmM^EETB. ywrrHoar telth CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Ccimer of Oashel and High streets &.M"" AKD Co SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin and Wesfcporfc {TTE have gained tin FIRST AWARD VV " Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appii anees for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v:e guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set — Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natubal, Durable, Comfoktable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3tAH several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe] Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost



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