Nationalising English Railways.

LAND TAXITIN THE £. A profit of £457,000 m one transaction ! Surely no concern has ever made such a profit as this '! No ; but the British Government might, according to Dr Moreton Fiewin m the "Vail Mall Gazette," by the purchase of all the rail ways* m the United Kingdom. To bring about this Sfigantic "conversion" is the aim and project of the Railway Reform League, an infant association, of which, as time goes on, much more is likely to be heard. In the article referred to, Dr Frewin, after showing that the question is even one of greater social than economic interest, arrives at the profit to be made out of the transaction as follow? :—The railways of the country can be bought up to-day, after paying every present share holder full selling value of his shares, for 850 millions sterling ; nor is there any reasonable doubt but that the present holders of shares m companies will rein vest this 850 millions m the new State railway consols. The operation isi there fore conversion on a large scale. But the annual net profit of all the railways is 3b millions sterling, or more than 4£ per cent upon the purchase money. What then is the value to the State of an asset of this nature—an asset, too, which has an unearned increment growing from year to year ? A 3 per cent. State railway consol, not subject to conversion, would be worth quite 106, so that the State would capita lise its railways to pay the annual charges upon some 1,307 millions sterling, or de ducting the amount of the purchase money, there would remain a profit of 457 millions sterling, or over £12 per capita for every inhabitant m the United Kingdom.' Mr Frewin proceeds to point out the immense benefit that has accrued to the public m Belgium, Prussia, and Austria-Hungary by the State purchase of railways, and Winds up a very telling article with the '■strong conviction that the purchase of the British railways by the State ought to be, and will be, a permanent plank m the new Liberal platform." Next would come the abolition ot passenger fares,, and there would arise the question how to make up for them In 1888 these amounted to £2b,4<«*,»**, being at the rate of 8d per head. The answer, it seems to me, is not far to seek. It must be levied on the " unearned in crement "of land, urban and rural. The people must unfalteringly press for the reassessment of the "land tax of 4s m the £ on the full, true yearly value of the land/ At present this most ]ust tax is levied on the assessment of 1692, and not as it ought to be, on cuirent value. "Every permanent improvement ot the soil," says Thorold Rogers, "every rail way and road, every bettering of the general condition of society, every facility given for production, every stimulus supplied to consumption raises rent." _—

Ashburton County Hunt Club.

ANNUAL MEETING

The'annual meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club was held last night at the Commercial Hotel. There was a good attendance, the master, Mr (*. ±1. Alington presiding. The annual report wasread as follows:— In presenting the balance-sheet for the past year your Committee have much pleasure m congratulating the members on the fairly satisfactory financial position of the Club, considering the greatly increased expenditure of the year compared with previous years, the surplus of assets over liabilities being £81 3s Bd, as against £110 14s 6d last year. This decrease m the f unda of the Club is partly owing to the falling off of members' subscriptions and the comparatively small profit realised on the last Steeplechase meeting, lour Committee trust, however, that members will be satisfied with the position ot the Club on the whole. The year was commenced with credit balances amounting to £102 11s 6d, and now, afterpayment of all liabilities m connection with the Club (except the expenses of calling this meeting , your Commiteee are able to report haying £74 17s 8d standing to the credit of their accounts, with several good subscriptions yot to come m. The total expenditure covered by the present statement of accounts is £377, as against £312 0s 6d last year, of which former sum £193 11s 2d is on hunting account; £141 13s 2d on steeplechase account ; £29 3s on ball account, and £12 12s 8d on Point to Point Steeplechase, account. The hunting account shews an excess of expenditure over receipts of £39 7s The Steeplechase account shews a surplus of receipts over expenditure of £1119s, not including transfer of plUs 8d to Point to Point account. Ihe ball account shews a small surplus m hand of £2, and the Point to Point Steeplechase account is closed by a transfer of 4,5 10s 8d from the Steeplechase account. The number of members this year is 127 with subscriptions £141 18s, as against 153 members, with subscriptions £173 2s for the previous year, which your Committee regrets to point out is a decrease of 26 members with subscrip tions £31 4s less than the sum received from the same source last year, but it is anticipated that out of the twelve sub scriitions still outstanding, six may be considered good, and forthcoming shortly. On reviewing the hunting s?ason it will be noticed that the hounds were hunted regularly three days a fortnight by Mr Edward Saunders, from the middle of April to the end of July. Had it not been for the extremely dry and unseasonable weather at the commencement, the sport shown would have compared favorably with the previous season. Several of the first month's fixtures had to be foregone altogether, the ground being m such a state as t© make hunting quite impossible and dangerous to riders as well as horses. The latter portion of the season, however, was all that could b.e desired by the most ardent sportsman, one or two kills each meet being the order of the day. The pack was even faster than it was the previous season, owing to last year's epfcry maturing into useful hounds, and by the purchase of two couple of harriers irqm the Brackenfiejd Club., the average kills being rather more than one for each meet, which should be considered satis factory. , The fields, however, were smaller than the average of the previous season, which is to be regretted, and may account for the falling off of membership, Mr Edward SSaunders acted as hunts man, and gave entire satisfaction to the minority of the followers. Ihe sport shown by the pack under his charge was certainly the best yet obtained m the county. The number of kills scored was slightly m excess of the previous one, and contributes the largest average so far. The Annual Steeplechase meeting was held on September 0, on the Ashburton race course, and passed off very success fully. The stakes given amounted to £100, the same as at the 1889 meeting. The result of the meeting was a profit of £11' 19s. The entries showed a slight falling off and the attendance was rather below the average. The weather which promised unfavorably the preceding night cleared up, and a pleasant day's racing was the result. Messrs Mason and Roberts worked the totalisator, and put through £762, being a decrease of £41 <">« i.i.- _~-»-—*- ' ■ ■" ux^ muuuiib invested the year before, owing to the Ashburton Racing Club granting a donation of £,12 10a out of Uie £%&' charged by them- for the- use of |he course, the financial result was as already-stated •

\our Committee only purchased two couple of houndt; duriug tho year, which were found very serviceable, and they would recommend buying a few more yet, to keep" up the strength of the pack, us several of the older hounds will of neces sity prove too slow. The ball m connection with the Club was "held m the Oddfellows' Hall on August 18 with satisfactory results, although financially m merely cleared ex penses and left £2 m hand. The non-hunt ing farmers whose country h-id been hunted over during the season received compli mentary tickets, and it is with pleasure your Committee haw to report that a still larger number availed themselves of the invitations and appeared to thoroughly enjoy the evening. The season was brought to a close by the Point to Point Steeplechase, which was held m the Ashburton Forks dis trict on August 13 last. The greatest interest apparently is taken m this event which your Committee trust has now be come an annual one. A proposal to make a wedding present to the late Master, Mr Matthew Stitt, will come before the meeting. Your Committee wish him every happiness and hope he may remain long m the district to continue m the sport he and they have done their best to keep up. In conclusion, your Committee beg to thank the farmers and land owners who have so cheerfully forwarded the interest of the Club by placing country at their dis posal, and others who have assissted them m the discharge of their duties, which they hope will meet with your approval, and trust that satisfactory arrangements will be made for keeping and hunting the pack during the ensuing year. Balance-sheets of the various accounts (the principal figures of which are given m the report) were also presented. The report and balance-sheets were unanimously adopted. i The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place, with the following result: — Patrons — Hon. J. McLean, Messrs M, Stitt and E. G. Wright, M.H.R.; President—Mr J. Grigg ; Vice- Presidents—Dr Leahy, Messrs G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, D. McLean. W. C. Walker ; Master—Mr G. H. Alington ; Deputy-Masters —Dr Leahy, Mr H. H. Wright; Treasurer- Mr A. J. Kelly ; Secretary—Mr KJ, Fooks ; Committee—Messrs E. Chapman, Meth ven ; H. W. Parsons, Chertsey; F. Russell, Sherwood ; W. Dixon and J. Kemp, Rakaia; I. M. Thompson, Wakanui ; J. C. N. Grigs;, Longbeach ; M. Scott and J. Heseltine, Tinwald ; G. A. M. Buckley, Lagmhor ; Capt. Thackeray. Dr Tweed, C. Wroughton, A. Hewson, W. Rollitt, G. G. Mere wether, E. Saunders ; Auditors—Messrs A. Curtis and E. J. Paul. On the election of huntsman some dis cussion took place as < o the attendance at meets, it appearing that m some occasions the huntsman had gone long distances and incurred risk of injury to horses when very few members had attended to follow the hounds. Ultimately it was decided that during the first six- weeks of the season there should be one meet a week, and for the rest of the season three meets a fortnight. On this understanding Mr E. Saunders was re-appointed huntsman on the same terms as last year. Votes of thanks were passed to the farmers who had permitted hunting over their land ; to the Master, Mr G. H. Alington ; to the Treasurer, Mr C. Wroughton (of whose services to the Club several members spoke m the highest terms, and who now resigns owing to the pressure of other engagements) ; to the Huntsman, for his excellent manage ment ox the pack m the field and m the kennel, and to the Press for many kind services rendered. It was decided to make Mr M. Stitt, a late master of the hounds, and who had always taken an active part m promoting tho sport, a suitable wedding present from members and past members of the Club. •An honorarium of £5 was voted to the hon. secretary, Mr X J. Fooks, m recog nition of his services during tho last year. The proceedings showed the Club to be m a thoroughly satisfactory position.

POLITICAL.

(per press association.) Wellington, January 20. Another Cabinet meeting was held this morning, but nothing; was made known, the Premier still declining to say any thing, it is significant of events march ing to a close, that Ministers feel the absence of the Governor from the capital, and are not backward m complaining of the inconvenience caused by it. Ihe Government appear to be waiting for the assembly of their followers to-morrow afternoon, and not till then will it be definitely decided whether Mr Rolleston shall stand for the Speakership of the Lower House. It is unlikely he will be proposed unless a sufficient vote can be counted upon beforehand to secure Ins election. Ministers maintain silence re garding the political situation, and the Premier states that nothing can be divulged for the present. The Cabinet met again m the afternoon. The Premier, however, was not present, and it is under stood that only departmental matters were dealt with. Danevirke, January 21. Mr W. C. Smith, M.H.R., Waipawa, was banquetted m the Town Hall last evening, 120 being present, including Mr W. L. Rees, Auckland. Mr Ballance was absent through illness. Mr Smith met a splendid reception, and during the evening was presented with a purse of 100 sovereigns.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per tress association j (Repeived January 21, 10.15 a.m.) IRELAND. London, January 20. Mr Parnell, speaking at Liimerick, said they should never forget that Ire land had a right to nationhood.

OBITUARY.

Earl of Caithness, [George Phillip Alexander Sinclair, 15th Earl of Caithness, was born m 1858 and succeeded to the title m 1881, Was a Liberal m politics, and sat m the House of Lords as Baron Barrogill,]

RAILWAY STRIKES.

There is great excitement among the men employed on the Great Western Company's system of railways at the Directors' refusal to limit the hours of work to ten per day. The refusal is likely to cause a strike.

ANGLO-FRENCH TELEPHONE.

Queen Victoria and President Car not will not (?) open the telephone from London to Paris m March.

EAST AFRICA.

The details of the dispute over Moniac land, m East Africa, show that the Portuguese were cleverly prevented from usurping the right over the coun try, though DA n-W^ *^; " orfcugues c Commandant, asserts, that he was dis : armed and kidnapped, .without the shstdow ciiiin excuse. '

RUSSIAN LOAN.

I ftotbscWs fcav© offered a Russiaul

conversion loan o£ tv.-dve and a half millions.

THE WINTER.

Frost has severely damaged the wheat crops on tho Continent.

DUTY ON HEMP.

Paris, January 20. The Customs Committee of the Chambers of Deputies recommend duties of from eight to forty fnines on different classes of hemp.

TRAIN ROBBERY.

Washington, January 20. Bandits have derailed a train m Texas and stolen 20,000 dollars.

THE KING OF HAWAII.

TO'ng Kalanaka, of Honolulu, is re ported to be m a dying condition at San Francisco.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received January 21. 11.40 a.m.]

SAMOA.

Stukhy, January 21. The German flagship at Samoa saluted Malietoa as king, thus com pleting the public recognition of his rights by all the powers. Mr Justice Cederkrand was en thusiastically received on his arrival and created a farorable impression.

MURDER.

A sailor belonging to the Iroquois was brutally murdered at Pago Pago Bay. The body was dismembered. A shipmate was arrested on suspicion.

EPIDEMIC AMONG HORSES.

An Epidemic of what is known as ."pinkeye" has broken out among horses m Sydney. The Ommibus Co. been compelled to reduce the lervice, a a hundred and thirty horses being struck down, and several have died.

THE VICTORIAN HARVEST.

•Mblbotjunsl, January 21. The " Australasian " estimates the Victorian wheat crop at 17,985,000 bushels. After deducting home re quh-ements, 10,042,000 bushels be available for export. The estimate is based on an average of fifteen bushels to the acre.

NOT BORROWERS.

Brisbane, January 21. The report that the Queensland Government intend to go on the Lon don market is denied.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Hobabt, January 21. Sir S. Griffiths, of Queensland, has been elected President of the Federal Council.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] Sheep* Honrh Dunedin, January 21. Considerable dissatisfaction is feltl n both trades owing to the leading chemists and butchers breaking through the early closing agreement. The Pharmaceutical Society wish a clause inserted m the Shop Hours Bill, enabling the majority m any city to fix the hours of closing. Drowned Lytteltok, January 21. A young man, 20 ynr?. of ago. nsir.ied Albert E. Harmer, who was subject to fits, was drowned m the h.irbor this morning. An inquest was held at which a verdict that deceased met his death from drowning while m a fit, was found.

SPORTING.

THE WELLINGTON MEETING

[PER PREsS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, January 18. The following are the final payments for the Wellington Cup, to be run on Thursday : —

Crackshot is favorite at 5 to 2, Dudu 3 to 1, Strephon 4 to 1, St. Andrew 5 to 1. Oynisca and Kotuku 6 to 1. [Received January 21, 11.40 a.m.] Melbourne, January 21. Carbine and Marvel have been scratched for the Australian Cup, and Tourbillon for the Newmarket Handicap.

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—THEREFORE— We have made an Extensive Purchase French Mualins, Zephyrs, Ginghams ETC., EMC. '• WHICH ARE NOW ON VIEW A3, MITCHELL CL. mURNER'S, ITCHELL 06 XURNER'S, KAIAPOI HOUSE O. JD. D E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings near Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : .< Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A. reduction made where a number require attending. "'" '' AKTIFICIIT" TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present, or. such materials a^ plants prefer. Par i ticulars given. on 'applica'tipni Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) iaminis'tered when required. Attendance^ iO a.m. to 6 p.m. X 5 COIOMBO STRBeij CfIKISIC'HUJICH* ' 1108



Public Notices. MISS BABRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameron Street, West. WILL Re-Open on MONDAY, 26th January. Subjects taught— Eng lish, Drawing, Music, and Singing. Miss B<*rratt will be at home from 21st inst. Cameron Street, West, 17th January, 1891. 1 99 PUBLIC NOTICE. BAYING decided to relinquish busi ness m Ash burton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, / and trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Roixitt & Co. ALBERT ROBERTS, Grain Merchant, West Street. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, WE are now m a position to arrange with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and Twine on hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO. CHRISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN . FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHR.STMAS r AND n N s EW YEAR VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 D. McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLAbS WART3, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEK^J, and BACON, ' D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D' McFAR LANE'S • East Street. The House for all lines of GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. E> McFARLAWE'S EAST STREEW A S H B U R T 0 N , 10tl68 \JTt -b AWCETT JDoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addbess : —Courfc Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic H»ll. Ladies! Ladies! WHOLESALE DRAPERY HOUSES IN GREAT TROUBLE THIS SEASON WITH IMMENCE SURPLUS IMPORTATIONS OF SUMMET3 fIOODQ ummeXX vtoodD



I -r-TT" ANTED, a Daily Governess.— VV Apply, A.8.0., office of tlw papt;r. 1 107 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. mAKE NOTICE. - The Valuation List I, for the Boiough of Ashburton for the year ] 891, is now open {or inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left fit the Resident Magis trate's Court, Ashbivton. on or before the FIFTEENTH OF FEBRUARY NEXT, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's Office, nob less than SEVEN DAYS before the next sitting of the said Court. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, _ Ashburton, Jan. 16th, 1891. I*Bl SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th. Property near Wakanui RoaJ. IUTEL T. BULLOCK has received JjIJL instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — LOT 22, containing 32 perches, part of R.S. 14380. on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage, npar the Convent and just off the Wakanui Road, and now m the occupation of Mrs Turner. This property must be sold. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. T. BULLOCK, 2§Bo Auctioneer. ASHBURTON, UPPER ASHBURTON MOUNT SOMERS, AND MOUNT HUTT LICENSING DISTRICTS. TRIENNIAL LICENSING COMMIT TEES ACT, 1&89. r HEREBY givj Notice, m pursu _L ance of the above Act and the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876, that a Poll for the Election of FIVE Persons to form the Licensing Committees of the above-mentioned Districts, and for the purpose of taking the Vote of the Rate payers for the said Districts to deter mine whether the number of Publicans'. N.Z. Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased m the said Districts, will be held at the under-mentioned places on TUESDAY, 3kd FEBRUARY, 1891, Commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 .m., viz. : — Ashburton Licensing Dis trict Templars' Hall Tinwald. Upper Ashburton Licen sing District ... ... Miss Bishop's Store, A lford Forest Road. Mount Somers Licensing District Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Mount Hutt Licensing District ... ... Road Board Office, Methven. Nominations m the form prescribed m Schedule 2 of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received at the above-named places on FRIDAY, 23rd day of January, 1891, at noon. Forms of Nomination can be obtained at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, January 17, 1891. I*lol ~T~USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI A DENT SOCIETY Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICK—CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Hon. Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Charles John Johnston, Esq. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.ti. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS W rHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m any other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year was £426,494, a larger amount of 'profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664- New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount ing to £133,411. The Society Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514, and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME O> SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES, EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Christchurch District Office, W. H. I>ERRY, Local Broker, Aeency Clerk; H ZANDER. JENSEN'S PRIZE COD LIVER OIL, ! MADE ONLY FRqS TjHE FRESHEST URE 'iU-STSLESS; DIGE^TISPJ



QAA ACRES Land, 2h miles from £i\J\J Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. Of\f\ ACRES at Newlands. "1 P\OP\ ACRBS atWakanui. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Allen- I on, containing |-acre land, four-roomed House. A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, j LONipEACII ROAD Bo ARD. NOTICE. A LL Rates unpaid by 31st January 1|63 WU eSUe 01>P ORDER.



TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders at per bushel for Carting about 5000 sacks of Oats from Dundas to Chertsey Railway Station. Tenders close SATURDAY, the 24th inst. I*ll4 MAX FRIEDLANDER. ~~ TO CONTRACTOR^ ~ TENDERS are invited till six p.m. on 24th inst., for the erection of a Dwelling House nearTinwald. Plans, &c, maybe seen at my office, Tyne street, Oamaru, and at Lagmohr Station, Tinwald. Tenders to be lodged at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J..M. FORRESTER, Architect. * : TEND ERS. "" ■ "PENDERS are required for Gasfiltev's t work at the Ashburton Club Specifications, &c., may be seen at our Offices, where tenders are to be sent m not later than 4 p.m., THURSDAY January 22nd, FOOKS & SON, 1 112 Architects. FOR PRIVATE SALE.