The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1891. THE MINISTERIAL POSITION

The " lring spirit" which has been abroad since the Governor's speech was delivered, and has been particularly active since the beginning of the de bate on the Financial Statement, ar.d which has influenced the correspondents and contributors to the {Opposition press to make daily statements of the defection of various members,' and sometimes,of " large defections," from 1 the Government party, has only led its followers into a position of increased nnreliableness. The public will now know, if they did not long ago know, what credence to place m statements emanating from such sources. Last; night's division not only proved the Ministry to have retained the confi dence of all sections of the Liberal party, but that they had secured the adhesion of those individuals who, it was fondly anticipated by the Opposi tion, would be "disturbing elements" to the Government. Sir George Grey and his " party ;" Mr Fisher—and his " party,"—were both found m the Government lobby, and Messrs Blake, George Hutchison, Meredith, and one or two others who were loudly an nounced as being hostile to the Government gave the most practical contradiction to that allegation. Mr VV. F. Buckland was the only member elected on the Liberal plat form who failed m his allegiance to the I Government. Every member of the House was accounted for. Seventy-two who voted or paired, the Speaker, and the Te Aroha seat being vacaut, made lip the number of members — seventy-four. We trust ttiat this demonstration of the strength of the Ministerial position, will have the effect of stopping the undignified per sonalities of which the pseudo-criti cisms upon their policy liave hitherto consisted, and that the House will settle down 1o a calm and fair con sideration of the important measures which are or will shortly be before it.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ibis said that nearly two thirds of the crime m London is perpetrated between 9. p.m. 011 %turelays and (i a.m. on Mondays. Work at the Woollen factory has been suspended for nearly a fortnight'owing to the failure of the water supply. Chicago thinks it has a cosmopolitan popu lation. An address issued to voters m that city recently, ivas printed m eight different languages. . . •' A Presbyterian Church," says Dr Theo dore CuyW, "is not properly manned until there stands m its piilpitan uncompromising teetotaller." There is no change to report m the con dition ® F Mr A. E. Moss, who is still alive, and able to swallow liquid nourishment. His wife is progressing favorably. The last census has confirmed Glasgow's claim to rank as jtb§ second city of the Em pire. The population of the city and suburbs is 808,879, or 82,770 mope thai) th^fc of Liverpool and suburbs, A meeting of shareholders and intending shareholders jn the Ashburton Working Men's CorOpsrativp Society is called for Saturday next, at eight p,m., at Mis Pear son's Room, Triangle, A Japanese was sentenced years ago to imprisonment for life, escaped, studied law, became a judge, and was re-arrested ou the bench. He has been sentenced to sfx years' imprisonment for changing his name without authority. Two merino wethers m the Addington market ou Wednesday had the extraordinary growth of nine horns between them. One had five distinct horns and the other four. The latter were more perfect than the former, but m each case the horns were quiet dis tinct from each other. On Tuesday, the Midland Kail way Com pany received information from the Govern ment that his Excellency the Governor had i consented to the Lake Brunner deviation 'The Company yesterday accepte I the tender of Messrs Jiseph Jay anl Compiny, of Greymonth, for the Kotuku section, Thiseectionis five and a-half miles m length, ' and terminates at the Lake Brunner station on the shores of Lake Brunner. The Rev L. M. Isitt, chairman of the Sydenham Licensing Bench, is reported as stating that " whatever view Mr White, the newly appointed member, might take, it could not affect the opinion of the com mitfcee." .This seems scarcely consistent with the judicial capacity m which the Com mittee tire bound to decide applications made to them. Miss Nellie Payne, a member of the Payne j family of musicians, whose death was re potted some time ago and afterwards con tradicted,, ojued afi $oonta (S.A.) on June 3, from consumption- fcjlj^e Welft there about twelve months ago ijf th,e li.opp (th^t fhe mild climate would do her good. She was I nineteen years of age, A petition from Mrs Chemist, wife of Lousis Chemis, who was found guilty of the Kaiwrrra murder, and is undergoing a life sentence, Avas presented to the House on Tuesday by Mr A. R. Guinness. This petition sets out that the evidence on which Uheinis was convicted was of a peculiarity frail character; that he had endeavoured to obtain the /assistance of Mr Jellieoe as counsel for his dcfene/3, but was prevented from doing so. That Mi' Jellicoe was m possession of certain important evidence which be submitted to his Excellency the i Governor, a«d that undue influence was used jo s,ecur.e the acquittal ,of Dectective iienjamii) of the change of perjury pre ferred against him by the petitioner m his evidence at the trial. Mra Chemis, there fore, asks that the Hoiis3 will'enquire intp all circumstances, and give ;]i.er such assis tance as may be necessary to obtain justice for her husband. A. foot note states that Mr Jellicoe has consented to appear on behalf of the petitioner. Keatixo's (.'ouch io/kxoes cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical t stimon etares that no other medicine is so effectual m ' the cure of these .dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime eusuoes rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium'nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m tins, Is l&d and 2s 9d each Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Tihis arc free from any ixtmna yf^astrUtgeiicyJ

At the Presbyterian meeting m Christ church on Thursday, the Rev P. J. Riddle reported on the supply of the Methven-cum- Rangitata district, and intimated that Messrs W. Uroiigh and D.^He.idcrson had resigned the position of ruling elders m the "charge. It was thereupon resolved—" That the Presbytery accept che lesignation of ■ Messrs Broagh and Henderson, and appoint i as successors Messrs M'Dowell and Oakley, of Rakaia; that, m the event of a new. Committee being appointed to manage the -finaricfer of that congregation, tbey be '"advised that from -this date a first charge upon the funds raised should he the maintenance of th« Gospel ordinances." The Congregation of Flcnnnington was recommended to the Church Extension ftnd Supplemental Fund Committee for a grant m aid. The call to the Rev J. L. Simpson, by the Sydenham congregation, was placed m. that preacher's hands and accepted: Arrangements for hia ordination are to be made after his final presbyterial trial on July 15, should the trial be satisfactory. We clip the following important 1' tesi-imo iiial 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 a?ute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says : —" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the ' Illawarr-t Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract <» cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information.through the 'Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot. be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity. " —(Advt.) f 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association,]

IRISH AFFAIRS.

(Received July 9, 10.40 a.m.)

London, July 8. The election of a member for Car low took place to-day Mr Hammond, the seceding Party's candidate, de feated Mr Kettle, the Parnellite, by a majority of 2200.

THE WHEAT SUPPLY.

Tlic quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Eingdom is 2,584,000 quarters j for the Continent, 2,368,000 quarters.

SHIPPING.

(Received July 9, 11,35' p.m.)

London, July 7. Sailed—Waitangi, for Auckland. Loading—Rangitikei, for Wellington ; Hnrunui, for Otago.

R.M.S. KAIKOURA.

Rio dk Janeiro, July 7. The Kaikoura arrived yesterday with her cargo of meat iv good order.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received July 9, II 35 a.m.]

SARA BERNHARDT.

Sydney. July 9. Sara Bernhardt opened her season here last night. S'.ie had a magnificent recpption.

THE CORDELIA ACCIDENT.

; The preliminary enquiry into the ficcident on board the Cordelia is pro ceeding. It has been ascertained be yond question that the gun was pro perly loaded. Condolences have been received from Lord Onslow and other Governors,

SHIPPING.

Melbourne, July 9. Sailed—Taluna for Bluft'.

EARTHQUAKE.

A rather severe shock of earthquake was felt, at Wallhalla m Gippsland.

QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

B.RISKAIJE, July $. Mr Donaldson intends to resign thp leadership of u the Opposition owing fco the scant support he received m the Rebate, on the IS aval Defences Bill.

Sydenham Licensing Committee.

The Sydenham Licensing Comniittee met at XO a.m. on Wednesday to hear evidence m support of the application for a license to the Southern Cross Hotel, Mr Fisher, who appeared m support of the application, said that he had been unable to get the witnesses who gave evidence on the former hearing of the application. He aaked for a further adjournment. The Committee declined to grant this, but stated that the evidence taken on the former occasion would be read over to Mr V. bite, the new member. It then ad journed to 10 a.m. to-day. CfIBJHTOHUJtCH. July 9. At the adjourned meeting to=day, the five remaining applications for renewals were refused, Mr W. White, the newly appointed member, dissenting. In giving their decision the Committee expressed an opinion that the onus either of granting or refusing licenses should not be thrown on Licensing Committees, but that altera tions should be made m the Act so as to allow the question rf hotel accommodation irf any neighborhood to be determined at the ballot box.

Addington Stock Market

Oiiujstchuuch, July 8. Stokk Siikei'—Of 1750 yarded the prin cipal portion were young crossbreds, for which tlwjji'.e "\;Aji a fair tlpijjand. Crossbred hoggets sold freely, 'm suiall ijots, a£ &s to Us 9d > sound.-mouthecl tvyo-tootW.'mixed spxes, IJs J4 j two-tooth wethers, Hs 4il; six-tooth untl sound -mquthed ovpssbr-ed ewos m lamb, 13s ; aged GWfIS itvjain') fpoin $s fjd to s)s Gil; forward conditioned merino wethers, Gs 9d to 7s Oil. Fat Sheivl* —There was an entry of nearly 5000, consisting of prime crossbreds and lialf breds, for which a good demand existed. ftest quality crossbred wethers, from (iOlb m weight, sold at 18s to 23s 6d ;' crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, irom 451 bto 551 b weight, sold freely from 14s (id to 17s (jrossbi'fcd e^'es sold from 10s upwards. The sale of merino weMws \y?& limited. There was an absence of the' rn'imesi Quality, those sold bringing* from 7s 9d to '13s 3ct, v Fat Cattle—l(sl head were offered, of jjrhic*/ there were only a few prime bullocks sold by auction. The pick of them sold at ffj a head, or equal to 20s per I.oolb. A few nice l^eifers reached this value. The ma|orjty of jtii/e entry consisted of cows and second rajfce heifers, which brought 'aii a'ytjrage of 18a per JOOIIJ. • ■ -- • ' )%qjs.# CATTfiK—Fifty-three vyej;e yapdpd, £7 was obtained for nice springeps, ' Of tfje others some sold at £2 JOs to £5 ss, and gonift afc even less. Pigs—Thei-e were about 200 head. JJesfc baconers, corn fed, sold up to £2 jjs, and porkers to £1 3*. There waa a ready sal@ for weaners.

Tgasfree from any excess of astringency, Southßritfgh Tea Company's pure blends. £11 storekeepers,^

ROAD BOARDS.

WAKANUI.

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Pre sent —Messrs Bruce (chairman), Megson, Coe, and Johnston. ALTERATION OF VALUATION ROLL. Messrs Giles Keeley and W. Wilson wrote informing the Hoard that pertain portions of land charged to them on the Valuation Roll hid changed hands, and .tskins; th.it the' new occupiers m each case should be charged for the future. — The alterations asked for were ordered to be made. BANGER.. . ■.■. -. • ■ . ■■ •:■ ■■ A petition whs received from twelve ratepayers to the effect that they were of opinion that the services of Mr W. de B- Compton as ranger were not required. It was resolved that Mr Compton be given one month's notice that Ins services as rttnger to the Board are no longer re quired. The Board was of opinion that ihe poundkeeper is "the proper person for the position. ■''"' .■ MAINTENANCE. Mr Megson said that he had been spoken to by a number of ratepayers m both Wards with reference to the Board's action m making an alteration m the pre tent system of maintaining the roads m the district, and it seemed to be the general opiuion that the Board is making a mistake. After discussion it was re solved to call a meeting of the ratepayers to settle the question, LEASING RESERVES. An application having been made to the Board for a long lease of a portion of a reserve at Wakanui, the. Board was not sure that it had the power to let any of the reserves for so long a period as that required, and the matter was ultimately left m the-hands of the Chairman. ! rule's road. The Surveyors were instructed to re port on the piece of Rule's road be tween Chertsey road and Boundary road. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the Board ad journed.

LONGBEACH.

The usual meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Monday. Present — Messrs Grigg (chairman), Wilson, Horsey, Croy, and Bishop. CROSSING OVf.R SIDTS CHANNEL. Mr W. Harding wrote asking for sufficient timber to make a culvert for an approach to his land on the Longbeach Road.—The Board considered that a ford would meet the case and declined to grant tlte request. BRIDGE OVKR DRAIN —FOKD's ROAD. Mr W. L Lill wrote asking for a supply of material to make a bridge across the drain opposite his land on Ford's Road.— It was resolved "That the Boai'd obtain a legal opinion as to whether the Board is jliable to provide occupiers of land with crossings over drains made by the Board for the improvement of the road opposite their land." ALTERATION TO VALUATION ROLL. Mr E. Collison wrote informing the Board that he had sold his land.— Resolved that the alteration ba made on the Valuation Roll as asked for. DRAIN—BOUNDARY ROAD. Five ratepayers m No. 8 Ward wrote asking the Board to doepeu the drain on Boundary RoaJ, opposite Reserve 930, to obtain svuff to improve the trf>ck along the 'centre of the road.—lt was r.esolved to have the work done, provided the petitioners ngreed not to compel the Board to nuke bridges or fords to give access from the Boundary. Road to Reserve 930.—1t was fuither resolved to have ihe drain deepened and roadway improved opposite Resi-rvc 931. reserve 1111. The Chairman explained to the Board the steps .that had been taken and the arrangements made to restore access to Reserve 1111.—The Surveyors weri? instructed to have the, roadway fenced according to the pegs. HATE. The resolution passed at last meeting striking a general rate of three farthiugs m the £ was confirmed, and Messrs Grigg arid Croy signed the rate book. UOIISB ON ROADS. 'ilie Surveyors were instructed to have the gorse grubbed on Griffiths' Road, opposite Reserve 930, &c. PLOUGHING SIDES OF ROADS.- It was resolved "That the occupiers of land must first obtain permission from the Board to plough the sides of roads to destroy the sorse, otherwise the Board will take proceedings against '"-he -offenders j and any ploughing done to be left to the satisfaction of the Board's Surveyors. DEFAULTING RATEpAYERS. It was resolved to take proceedings at once agajnst defaulting ratepayers, three tp be fyall'rtted for m each Ward. ACCOUNTS,. ' After passing accounts, the Board adjourned.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday. Pre sent --Messrs Redmayne (chairman), Williams^ Gates and Gucsell. = ASPHALTING. Mr T. Stone wrote asking the Board to put down one chain of asphalting on the footpath at the corner of the Tinwald Hotel. It was resolved to have the work done provided Mr Stone pay half the c >st. ALTERATION TO VALUATION KOLL. Mr Uudsell wrote asking the board to take his name, off the Valuation Roll for sections he had sojcl and to substitute the present occupiers, Ifc was resolved to make che alterations as asked for. TENDERS. Mr Gudsel! repoxted_tliai..tlia-ioUowitig tentVei's ted "traeTi accepted since last meet ing :—Forming.part and shingling part Terrace road—James Hampton; Concrete channelling and kerbing-—\V. J. Sil cock. AVORKS It was resolved that the matter of form ing footpath on pnrt of Mcloombo street be left m the hands of the Chairman, Mr Gudsell, and the Surveyor. Resolved to call for tenders for forming Harland street, from Graham's road to Jane street; and Jane street from Greac Sputh'jßoad' to <1 roye sjirgefc, W-ATfiK SUPPLY. The matter of deajitig with the petition soul jn some- njoijths ago for a water supply from Johnston street to Graham's road was left m the huuds of the Chair man and Mr GudsJl. JJOCi UEOLSTKATION. It was resolved to register dogs at the same priceas the County Council, namely, shesp and cattle dogs, 2s 6:1 each ; other kinds, 10s each. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the Board ad jfturnea, ' ■•

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

The Board of Governors %t Canter bury College are taking an important step towards making the instruction m agriculture which is imparted at Lincoln College more efficient ai;d practical. They have resolved to ap point a body of gentlemen experienced m agriculture to act as a Board of Advice to the Board of Governors, and a code of regulations for the guidance of the new body has been drawn up and submitted to the Board of Gover nors. The formal rules regulating the proceedings of the Board of Advice appear to be reasonable, except upon one point, which forbids the Director of the School of Agriculture to be pre sent at meetings of the Hoard unless at the special request of the Chairman. We should have thought that the attendance of the Director, who has the whole history and working of the Lincoln College al his fingers' ends, would have been most desirable and acceptable, as his knowledge would be promptly available when required— which must be very frequently during the early meetings of the Board. The Bof.rd is to comprise the Chairman of ohe Board of Governors and the Pre sident of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association for the time being as ex officio members, and four ordinary members are to be elected by t! c Board of Governors. Two of the ordinary members! are to retire each year by rotation, but the retiring members are to be eligible for re-elec tion. It might with advantage have been provided that "the first ordinary members of the Board of Advioa should hold office for two years before any of them retire; they, can scarcely do more than feel their way m the first twelve months. The duties of the members of the Board- of Advice are specified as follows:-—" I. To visit the Agricultural College and Farm at Lincoln at such times as may appear to them to be necessary, and to in spect and examine into— (a.) The general scope and method of instruc tion given to the students as regards lectures, work m the laboratories, m the the dairy, and out of doors upon the Farm. (6.) The condition and manager ment of the dairy and workshop.- (c.) The condition and management of the farm lands, and the implements, grass crops and stock upon the farm, (d.) The annual farm estimates of income and expenditure, (c.) To advise as to any changes m the subjects or method of instruction which may seem to them desirable. (/.) To: institute or : con duct any examination of students m practical agriculture, or m any other subject they may think fit. (g.) To advise as to any agricultural experi ments which they think should be carried out. (h.) To advise as to any improvements which m their opinion would add to the utility of the Agri cultural College as an institution for the promotion of practical and theore tical knowledge upor. agricultural sub jects, and (i.) Generally upon , all matters relating to the* Agricultural College or form. 11. To report upon all or any of the above matters to the Board o£ Governors of Canterbury College." It will be noted that the duties of the Board are to be purely advisoi'y, and this is the weak point m ■ the proposal. It is quite right to pro vide (y# is done by one of the rulss) that tlio Hoard shall have no power of voting money, but they should have been vested with authority to carry out or direct to be carried out any matters which they might consider desirable m the interests of the insti tution or the students—of course with reasonable limitations as to expense. The gentlemen recommended for the first ordinary members of the Board are the Hon Mr Ilolleston and Messrs D McMillan, W. Boag, and J. W. Overtoil. The absence of any "plains" farmer is a weak point m this recom mendation considering the large extent qf £he Canterbury plains and that a part of the College farm, is of that rjatqre. Other deficencies will doubtr less shqw themselves \n parrying ous £be proposal, and we trust (;he Board qf Qqvernprs wi}l not be tqo cqnserva tjve $o go a step further m the ex cellent cqurse they are taking to make the course of education at Lincoln of really practigal yalue Q«r future farmers, ;

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

(per press, association.)

Wellington, July 8. The Council met at ,2,30. THE MBEL BILL. Mr Buckley moved the second reading of the Libel Bill, which he explained waa similar to Bir F- Whitaker's Bill of two sassions ago, and identical with the Imperial Act, It sought to give relief tc journalists, where reports and leading column criticisms were concerned, and provided against blackmailing. : Dr Pollen supported the Bill, which, without debate, was read a sexmd time and referred to the Statutes Revision, Committee. The Council rose at 2.50; '

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House metat 2.30. **v RANGER CONNELL Replying to Mr Richardson, Mr McKenzie said that Ranger Conncll had. been suspended, partially m deference to"what Uftd been said about tym m the House, and owing to thsiacb that, Council had admiittd bavins; written what was, ii his. (Mr McKimsrie'«) opinion, a very improper letter to a member of the House. ANOTHER AMENDMENT. On the orders of the day being reached, and before discussion of the Financial Statement, was resumed, Mr Duthie aisked the Speaker's permission to move the following'amendment":—"That m view of the, surplus of £257,660, estimated to be 1 available, aud the proposal to reduce tjp postal rate 6:i letters, this House is of j opinion that liny relief given should be I ft the direction of reduqing the duties un the neces aries of life " The Speaker ruled that .'the amend ment could not be moved m that form, as it proposed a complete substitution of the amendment ajivady moved by Mr Fish, wjiieh wftsncjW before the House. THt; pNANOIAL MJBATB.' : Mr Dawgon resumed "the debate on the Financial Statement, speaking m support of the Government policy T With slight modifications m the taxat|on proposals, )je felt 6}ure they would be generally acceptable to the people. ; .Mr -^ajunders also spoke, and said he regarded -Sir Jolin: Hall as virtually the •iead.ei'bf tjia Opposition, He w»b pleased

to bear Mr Fisher express his riews on the financial condition of the country, as ho other member of the House was more responsible for tint position than that lion, gent'enmn. Mr Buchanan referred to the speech made by Mr Baltance at Wanganui, m which he stated that Government Would tike some of the wtight off the farmers, artisans, and laborers of the country ; but instead of doing that, Government propesed to Jake £40,000 off the postage rates, wl ich scarcely affected those dashes at all. His op:uion was that if the Go vernment proposals were carried, their effect Mould be'to depopulate the country. The debase was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. ■ This House resumed at 7 30, ' Mr Buchanan confi'Miutf his remarks. He defended the laud adniini^tiation of I the late Government and t>nu\ that during * the last three years more settlement of land h.id taken place than m any corres ponding period for years pust. Referring to the proposals generally, he hoped Gji ' vernment would reconsider them, and bringdown something more acceptable to the country. Mr T. Duncan thought that both the Commissioners of Crown lands and Re sident Magistrates should be removed every five years, because those officials made friends and enemies which m some cases prevented them from carrying out their duties impartially. Referring to Mr Buick's speech, he characterised it as a repetition of: Henry George's pamphlet; but if Mr Buick thought all taxation should he put on land he made a great mistake, and it was his intention to support Government till they brought down their bills. If these required  criticising he should oe prepared to take i part m the criticism. , Mr Fergus said the idea at present was that a.radical change m our taxation was to bring prosperity to the colony for several years, but he declared that was altogether a f illacy. He asserted that the Opposition really possessed a majority m the House as no less than twenty-five men were returned at last election who had held seats m the House for years past. He much regretted the absence of such men as Messrs Lance, Walker, Larnach, and other members of the Liberal party, anyone of whom would have represented the people m the Cabinet better than the present Ministers. Ac cording to common report, the Premier was simply waiting to see how the finan cial debate went before preparing his Taxation Bill. The Premier had no doubt found out by this time that he would not be able to carry oub the atrocious Budget he had brought down. He shad never known a more disgrace ful piece of maladministration than the dismissal of the police inspectors throughout the colony. The motive for those dismissals was well known. The Premier's estimates of the customs and railway receipts were so erroneous that he could not by any possibility obtain as much revenue from those sources as he anticipated, and the land tax would not realise nearly as much as was expected. Mr Duthic moved an amendment as follows :—" That the financial proposals of the Government would fbe more m accordance with the general wishes of the people if the surplus estimated to be available by the Financial Statement were devoted to the reduction of taxation on the necessaries cf life." He strongly urged the necessity of an amendment of this kind. The Premier asked the leader of the Opposition whether this amendment was moved with his approval or not. Mr Bryc? emphatically wild that the motion was not meant as one of want of confidence. The general feeling of the Opposition was that the motion would be a proper one for the House to agree:to. The Premier considered that the reply was not satisfactory, as it evidently meant that the motion was or;e of want of confi dence. The Government, however^'were determined not to allow their proposals to be traversed iv that manner ani they would not evade it. He believed that.the working classes would see through a motion of this kind. Mr Scobie McKenzie contended that if it were a vote of want of confidence Mr Fish had brought it on the Government by his amendment expressing confidence m the Government. Mr Richardson said that he had asked for a return of details of the expenditure of thousands of pounds spent by the Stock Department without authority from Wellington as stated by the Minister for Lands. A return had been laid on the table, that afternoon which he (Mr Richardson^ said was a lying c(ecugpent, and djd not cor.fc-iin the inforinatipn qsked. for. '■ Mr Jp,lui Mclven.zie replied that Mr Richardson, had got the ex^t return he ha 4 moved for ; the fact wqs that the hon. gen|lemai) h;>4 got more than \\e w-ante.il, * After further discussion Mr Duthie's amendment was put and lost by 38 to IQ, The following is the division list :—  J?Q«—- Messrs Dallance, Blake, Buick, Qadman, Qarnoross, Duncan, Earnshaw, Fisli, Fisher, Guinness, Hall-Jones, Hogg, Houston, Geo. Hutchison, W. Hutchison, Kapa. J. Kelly, W. Kelly, Macbonald, McGutre, John McKenzie, Meredith, O.H. Mills, Parata, Perceval, Pinkerton, Rees, W. P. Keeves, Saunders, Seddon, Shera, E. M. Smith, W. C. Smith, Tanner, Taylor, R. Thompson, T. Thompson, and .Ward —38. Against—Messrs Bjyce, Buck land, Duthie, Hall, Harkness, M. J. S. Mc- Kenzie, T. Mackenzie, Moore, Fewman, Richardson, Rolleston, Swan, Taipu?, J. VV. Thompson, Valentiue, and Wright— 16, Pairs—For—Messrs Dawaon, Macin tosh, Grey, Palmer, O'Conor, L»wry, R. H. J. Reeves, Joyce, and Carroll, /gainst —Jas. Mills, Mitchelson, Macarthur, Wilson, Buchanan, Rhodes, Fergus, Russell, and Hamlin. Mr Fish's amendment was then carried on the voices. ai«<2 House went into Com rniticw of Supply. The House rose at 1.50 a.m.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON - THURSDAY

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, K.M.)

Borough By-Laws.—Mary Brown was chargoc} L witj^ leaving \\ horse and Qar|.- ■ unattended m town for'an undue'lengtli of time. She pleaded guilty, but' said she had left her little girl m charge. A line of 5s and costs was inflicted. Abu.sivk Lamuaue ami Railway Trespass!— John Schaffer was charged with haviig used abusive language towards a railway servant on June 20, ... and also with having trespassed on the railway line. To both charges he pleaded not guilty,—Miles, a surfaceman, said that on June 20, .Schaffer stopped him on tht railway line near the 72-mile peg, and told him he would give him a good hiding, and his matt:- Porter as well. After hear ing Schiittor's evidence, the chnrges were dismissed! ' ] * "'''' ; v Civil Oases.—S. W. Alcorn v. John. Smithers, 15s 3d. ' Judgment for plaintiff by default.

Tile Best Remedy Fqu Ix^hjestio^— Norton's Camomile Bills urd "qonfitlenty. recommende,d ap a sjni^le remedy for; liiJigesiion, is thp caiUfi of nearly all the diseases to vvhicji Me aie snl>jects Noutox's Pitas, with justice called the 1 Natural Strengthened «f the Human Stouiiioh," agt as «> jwwevful tonio and gentle pcrient, arc mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, byal'mediqiuo eudoi's throughout the wo 14 *

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAr, JULY 9, 1891.



Holloavay.'s 'Pills—SucWon transitions from beat to cold, or from raw inclement weather tc oppressive climates, favor the development of manifold diseases, which may m most instances be checked and ten dered abortjre by an jearljr resort to these purifying, regulating, and s lengthening pills. Th<?s<?well-kriovnand highly e3frceined medicine affords a safe and. easy' remedy Jot almost eyery constitutional wrong winch unhealthy cliinafces, yapid changes, or dietetic eymva, can engender, and effectually remoyes any weakness jsel£riudiUgei)t habijtsipay lu>ve induced, Jri all conditfQiia of tlie symtem bordering on diseases such as are iiulipated by apathy, liHtlessness, and restlessness, Holloway's Pills will prove especially service* able iv begetting the vivacity of mind and body appreciated by both soimd and, sk%



U.S.S CO jWlpa U.S.S., CO UMON STEAMSHIP COMPANY I OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitfi). WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Specially Reduced Fatjes. A TRIP EVERY FOUR WEEKS. Saloon, £6 ; Steerage, £3. Return Fares, £10 and £6. Tickets and full particulars of GEO JAMESON, Asenfc, Ashburton.



Wanted. CASH Advertisements unrter drs heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be Wtat his Office, ANTED KNOWN.- A.Je7it7lo~r Nhnmn and Blair's Garden Seeds. All new. Just m. Stephens Bros., Mar ket House. 7 52 YOUNG LADIES' Journal July, now m. " Miss Nobody of Nowhere," "Stand Fast," " Craig Koyston," " Wee Willie Winkie," and other ne.v books..— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—S. W. Alcokjt will feel oMi«;ed if all accounts owing are paid within fourteen days. WANTED Known. — Blmkets and Flannels great bargains at Andrew Orat s. XT/ANTED Known.-Great Clearing VV S«le at "The Corner" of. Drapery, Clothing, arid Bqots.TrW. H. Collier. TO Meet the Times.—l am supplying Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years. Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited.— J. W. Hakdley, Easi street. 6J201 WANTED Known.—That for quality, assortment, and price see Andrew Oit's large stock of Millinery, Clothing, and Boots. No presents, no bribes, but good value.—Andrew Orr. WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. TTINEST Cod Liver Oil. Chest and X 1 Lung Protectors. Chilblain lini ments. Brooke, Chemist, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Girls' Boots 2s lid, Ladies' French Shoes3s 1 Id, Gents' Shoes 6s 6d ; at Andrew Orr's ! Cheap Sale. 6 214 WANTED Known—Old Spoons and Forks Electro-plated and made equal to new at 15s per dozen all round. A. Black, Jeweller, East Street, 4 150 WANTED Known.—Call and secure bargains of Winter Drapery at the Great Sale at W. 11. Collier's, ''The Corner." WANTED Known—ln consequence of the inconvenience to Customers by the rebuilding of our shop front, we have determind to give some vei'y cheap lines.—H. C. Segkiw, Melford House. WANTED, every man m the district to order a Kaiapoi or Roslyn Tweed Suit. Also, Boys' Suit.* and Gents' Overcoats m sjreat variety.—Andrew Orr. DURING Altera'ions Customers should inspect our prices. Lot of Goods t> be cleared very cheap. Hand some present?! given away. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. GLORIOUS News.—Just purchased a Duuedi i Warehouseman's Stock ef 90 Pieces French Cashmeres and Mernos at less t'-an half price. Will be sold during ilie cheap sale afc Is 10^d ; regular pi ice 3s 9d — Anorkw Oru.- WAI- TED Known.—That if you want real good wea: ing boots, to keep your feet dry, you can get them m great variety at John Molson'h, the expert Bootmaker, Town Hall shop, East Street 6 73 WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept m stock.—J. VV. Hardley, East street, __ _ 6*202 WANTED Known—H. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s 6cl per foot. H. Dudley, Moore Street. 6§54 ANTED KNOWN,- If you have the Cash, you ran save .ibcut 6.sin every Pound, by buying your Jackets Ulsters, Dress Goods, Millinery, &c, at »S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s Clearing Sale. 6 36 Ply E S X fs T S.—Through necessary alterations we will still continue diving preseuts. Oome and see out- Cheap Lines.—H, 0. Skoers, Melford H^use. DOUBLE Blankets, and through mis understanding double quantity sent from Mill. Hive reduced the price 5s per pair.—Robert Axcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings, _ _ __1^ ICE Cream off. Cough drops on. Un doubtedly the best. H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. EW GA"MES~^Tiddiedy Winks", J_\| Reversi, Snickem, and others, Fresh Supplies of The Minors' Right. The Squatter's Dream, Robbery Under Arms A Colonial Reformer, Told after Supper, Three Men m a Boat, and hundreds of others. NEW MUSTC— Vocal andlnstrumental.—L. F. Andkewes and Co. STOCK-TAKING. Great Reductions HAVE BEEN MADE] IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. SPECTAL LINES i'OR m h i s rTj c c k. Men's Tweed Trousers ... 7s 6d to Clear. Boys' Pilot Overcoats ... 9s lie 7 Men's Tweed Suits ... 35s Boys' Tweed Suits ... 7s 6d Men's Shirts with collar... Is lid HATS and CAPS, .SCARFS ami BO W S GREATLY REDUCED. NEW GOODS GENUINE VALUE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY: ,



: MR T BULLOCK CHEAP PROPERTIES. £200.—Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, |-acre, Cox street. '■ £115.—Three-roomed Cottage and J-acre section, Grey street. £135.—Five-roomed House v\ Cox street, with J-acre section and shed. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir able Suburban Property fronting the Domain. Should prove a very good inves ment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to lend at 6 per cent on first-class security. Apply to T. BULLOCK »ymmamimmmiimmi^Himumm»mmmmmmmmmimmmmmn moneyjJo'lend "VTONKY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 fJ-o__£sooo ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch. "ANDREW ORR WILL HOLD Hia Great Annual Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, For Oj.e Month, | COSXMENCIXO Saturday, June 27. The Greatest Bargains EVER SEEN m A S II BURTON. JUST PURCHASED, A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK , OF FBESCH CASH vIE RES ANI> MERIiNO , At less that HALF PRICE Will be offered during the Sale at MS iOgClj FORMER I'IUCE*JS Oil Andrew Orr. WINTER 01 EASING SALE AT 11 miii: Stock must be REDUCED- £|000 -REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to irive an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of die Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at Bid, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, md the prices must clear them, A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICK. A lot of WINGS & BIiIDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255, Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H, Collier " The Corner. 7' WITH.T£ET« A..HOJT TCELTtt CHRIS rCHCR OH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets vS. M™ AND C - SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin ani Westport fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin 3Sxhibirion for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v. re guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly oainlets and positively safe. ! " Fee for Administration ss. j Extraction, 2s 6d. i Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at ©west rates . ' J



NOTICE. ALL Persons found trespassing on the Coldstream Estate with Dogs or Guns will be prosecuted. 3177 JOHN STUDHOLME, Jus. THE ASHBURTON ggf FURNITURE 6^, IjIREIIOIISE OF PlFOi k UNDRILL In Tailored Street TS replete with Suporior Fu.-niture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Slotif*, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good «elect Ton of Cretonne*, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, alw~»y.s on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call aniinspect our j Large and Choice Stocks. j Venetian Blinds made and repaired nith promptitude. 6JBI COMPETITION IS THE~LIFE OF TRADE. I Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT S, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s -f MUST BE SOLD ~ PREVIOUS to that awful day, the! day of reckoning. Stock-taking j begins m July. * NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, T^d each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7Jd per pair Men s and Boys' Ties, 2d each M<m's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4£d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10|d. ll|d, and Is, worth double. Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children's Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth lls(»d, for 3s; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. 'We defy New Zealand to compete with us m BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 8s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10a 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at WTTTT QPENCER&i^O . W . JOPENCER .fe \JO* THE ARCADE. John Orr & Co. HAVE now landing and m stock, ex "Maori" from London, — 10 Cahks Ransom's and Hornsby's Ploughshares t Case James Breech-loading Guns 1 T«n Chilled Shot 10 Cases Inamond Grain Powder 4 „ Cartridges 2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 Tons Bar Iron 4 Cases Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Sets Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades and Forks 80 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Glabes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire 8, 9, and 10 Titan "Wire Straitiera 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks Bolts and Nuts 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins | Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 561!) Thufl Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns U Casks Holloware— Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking: Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, Jin to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case Asperial's Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights 1 Cask Bag Hooks 50 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Kegs JSV'ire Staples 3.;Pack»ges Locks and Hinges 1 Package Files and Rasps Flax and Manilla Rope.—all sizes 1 Case Screws—all sizes 1 Cask Vices Grindstones, 18in, 20in, 24in, 26in 100 Cases Kerosene ; warranted best obtainable 6030 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cftses Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l£in to 6in 4 Cases Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Ceyloo and Indian Tea Company s Pure Blended Teas. The above having been bought an th most favourable terms will bo sold at LOWEST CURRENT ..RATES. Purchasers should inspect < ur Stocks nd get quotations. JOHH ORR * Co. I