The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Notification of the vacancy of the Newfcou seat appeared m Thursday's " Gazette." The annual picnic of the employees at the Canterbury Woollen Mills takes place afc La-ghmor to-mprrow. At a meeting held m Canterbury College on Thursday it was. agreed to erect a memorial to the late Mr iStednwn, and an influential Committee' was appointed lo obtain subscriptions and report. A number of case 3of robbery from the person, uhiefly of men the wor.se for drink, have been reported m Christchurchrecpntly. It is stated that the city is again infested ;with a large number: of the light-fingered gentry. | Miss Marizles Wirth, sister of theWirth I Brother's, was recently married at St An l drew's Cathedral, Sydney, to Mr John Martin, who has been for many years con nected with the circus band. The wedding {'breakfast was served m the huge tent. Mr David Mills has been re-appointed manager of tho Union Steamship Company at Melbourne ; Mr. Kennedy, late manager of the lnvercargill branch, becomes traffic manager at Dunedin. The Mararoa will be laid up during the winter. There are two loans—one for £3,000,000 and another for £5,000,000, the'former at 4 per Went, and the latter at 4| j per cent.-* Which Victoria will require to meet or renew next July. The loan ndw about to be floated is not: forluse m the colony, but principally to pay a,prev"ious loan. An Order-in-Council-notifies that the fee of 2d heretofore<-charged for the* receipt demanded for the amouut paid for a telegram is to be restricted to iuland messages/ Receipts for amounts paid for international ( and intercolonial telegrams are to ba. granted free of charge. The work of preparing the Canterbury Plumptonj at Sockburn sis' being pushed forward, and the'opening meeting will take place at the end of April. The Company have bought the house, s,t»bling, and two acres of land adjoining the grounds for £200. A grand stand is to be erected at once. ; ■,; Valuation data of* the' Govern merit Insur ance Department, for a quinquennium ended 31st December, will be forwarded to the; British actuaries, Messrs Bailey, Hardy, and King, by the Arawa, .leaving Lyttelton on ThurecKy. The to+al business of the Depart ment m existence on 31st December Jast wsU 28,000 policies for £7,807,792 and 102 annuity policies for £5668 yearly- At Zeifcjf m a well-to-do merchant's house, a party of children had assembled for an evening's entertainment,; While the amuse ments were ,at their highfc, and the children were m high'glee, a youth entered the room wearing a black mask. On the daughter of the host, a girl ,of seven, turning suddenly she caught sight of the mask, and with a cry of terror sank to the floor m a fit, and died shortly afterwards. The finest St Bernard dog m the worldhas just become the property of Mr Sears, of :Melrose,Mass., who gave something m the neighbourhood ofi £2000 for him. b'or two years Sir Bedivere, as this paragon of the canin* race is dubbed, has held undisputed sway among the celebrities of Great; Britain and so renowned did he.,become that an English enthusiast tendered '" his owner £1500 m cold cash that he might call him his, own. This was refused. What the amount was by which Mr Sears secured this amount of dogflesh will probably not be dis closed. A littlebeforelo'clockon Thursday morning afire broke out oh the premises of fcheCanter bury Grass Seed Cleaning Company, Lyttel ton. The employees had been at work until past midnight and wore to start again at one o'clock—day and night shifts being employed cleaning grass seed, this being the busy season. The storo was full of seed, and the loss is very considerable as very little could be saved. The origin of the fire is unknown. Insurances are £3250 on stock m the Victoria andSunOffices, £300 on plant m Liverpool and London and Globe. The seed m store was valued at £6000 and the plant at £900. An interesting case has just been heard m the Chancery Court of Ontario, the validity of a white man's marriage with an Indian woman being the point at issue. It seems that Mr William George Robb acquired a dusky bride named Supulcattle belonging to , the Comox tribe of Indians m British Col umbia, by paying forty half-dollar pieces and a number of blankets to her father and mother, who rejoice m the names of Wahkus and Klachwaskumkeach respectively. Miss Robb, of New York, one of the parties m the present suit, is the result of this marriage which was valid according to the customs of her mother's tribe—and, there have been previous decisions m this sense—while her claim is contested by relations who will come m for her father's money if they can upset the marriage. "A Tramp Esq.," the travelling writer for the Auckland "Herald," comments as follows on certain features of the Egmonfc election:—"it is rather a singular coinci dence that the two unordained priests, Messrs Goldie and Harkness, M.H.R.'s, both belong ing to the same political parfy as Mr Bruce, should be on a preaching tour round the mountain at this particular juueture. I wonder which gospel they are most interested m. promulgating, that of the Friend of Man or that of the friend of him self, lately Premier of the colony? The local opposition Press are howling at the bare mention of' any of M'Guire'a side putting m their "spoke." But then they do it m an open barefaced manner as political canvassers for the party, not disguised as strolling evangelists—political wolves m sheep's clothing." A somewhat peculiar divorce case was heard at Christchurch on Tuesday. Mr Kippenberger detailed the facts, which, briefly stated were as follows :—On July 3, 1888, the petitioner John Zimmerman, was married to Annie Bland of Prebbleton. Tho two had lived together at^ Lincoln as man and wife for about a couple of months. Then Mrs Zimmerman went away to Christ church, giving as a reason that she had for gofton a dre*s. She did no* return till Monday, and when her husband asked her were she had been she replied that she did not like him,.and that she was going away again. She then left her husband, and had been living with James Flack, a farmer living at Chaiiey's corner, ever since. A further curious feature of the case was that Zimmerman had paid £'10 to a man who represented himself as a lawyer to institute divorce proceedings; the man was not a lawyer and the only result to Zimmerman was the loss of his £10. On Thursday morning at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus a compliment was paid to a local family by the celebration of masses for the repose of their dear father's soul. Mr Daniel Brick, Gnrrane, a well known farmer m the county, having recently learned from Ireland of the death there of fyia father — Daniel Brick, sen. — special masses as above vyere celebrated. The Very Rev Father Aubrey, private becnotary tq the Bishop of Ghristchurch, was asked to come to Ashburton and take part m the service, and celebrated at nine a.m. The VeryJßev Father Chastsjgnon celebrated the eleven o'clock mass, and Father Aubrey preached, the subject of his discourse being that doctrine so consoling to the Catholic mind-— the communion of souls. The preacher said that, although the deceased was unknown to those present personally, he was known to be a good Christian, and the father of a Christian family, some of whom were among them. One of the greatest beauties of the Christian religion was the fact that tf|ose professing ip did not forget other, and .although thousands of miles might separate 'ilieir'bodies, 'their, ''sou Is 'were ever fiir com munion, and they could help each other by their prayers. Thus an everlasting spiritual /sqmmuniqn existed, and tho masses said that (lay wei'fjiu prayer- to God for the Bpul of tho ! '^ceased. Mrs Quinn, at the organ, assisted *£" Misseg H.enry;and' other members of the '.cljoir, rei),dereu *? V^P* P ort;jP« Q* r th, c jiicjrvjce solemnly aijd with good effect. It IS fij/uwjiiM t;> tlje relatives of the departed one to kno\v Vtiiat, although fat,- a^ajj, th,e absieuj-, members of the family' thus expressed th^if: regards aud regrets for the death of, their Jjead.

Owing to pressure ou our space a quantity of news has to be held over. The monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to day. Our report is held over. Captain Edwin forecasts a heavy galefrom northward, changing by west and southwest, between midnight on the 6th and midnight on the 9th. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantil c Agency Company announce that they have appointed.Mr John G. Kestell as their ag?.nfc at Ashburton. It is intended to consider ably extend the Company's operations m this district. Robbery has become so dangerously fre quent m Melbourne that Judge Casey has been compelled to order the application of the lash upon offenders as well as a term of llnpratmment. From all aides the VVanganni " Herald " hears bad. news of the grain crops of the dis trict, which have been seriously damaged by the late warm rains which have caused the grain to sprout. In many cases the damage ' lias completely .destroyed the. grain, and caused the growers much disheartening loss. A shipment of 1077 cases of apples was made by (the Arawa, for London, by Mr Peckover, manager of the New Zealand Priiit j Export Company. Most of the apples were j grown m the Papauui district. They were wrapped m Otago-made paper and packed m cases of New Zealand wood. Speaking at the mayor's quarterly luncheon m Melbourne the other day, Mr Munro said that the prevailing depression made a great difference m the treasurer's accounts, and with the income not equal to the expenditure he had been obliged to advise his colleagues to exercise the greatest economy m the departments. At the autumn show of the Christchurch Agricultural Society held on Thursday, Mr G T. Smith, of Smlthfield Nursery, Ashbur ton, took first; prize for the best twelve nectarines m the open class, and was very highly commended tor a collection of apples aent for exhibition only. The show was a great success. In consequence of Mr J. ■G. Restell having resigned the Ashburton agency of the Mercantile Finance Company, that Com pany propose to open a branch office m Ashburton under the charge of a Christ church gentleman of experience m the business. The general manager, Mr T. G,. Russell, will probably continue to visit- Ash burton once a week as heretofore. "Henry G. F. De Beaumont, {alias Comte de Beaumont) who some years ago created a scare m Melbourne by the announcement that a Russian war vessel had been taking soundings m Port Phillip Bay, was com mitted for trial by the Melbourne Bench the other day for obtaining £200 worth of jewellery by false pretences from T. B Way, of Bourke street. A Sydney paper states that when the ship Windsor Park, from London, v/as passing Tristan d'Acunha a boat came off with ten men on board. They reported that the oldest inhabitant, Peter Queen, was very ill and the captain of the Windsor Park supplied them with some medicine and stores. The islanders reported that a • year ago a boat containing fifteen of the oldest inhabitants was lost during a storm which sprang up as they were returning from a passing ship. The present population is twelve adult males, fifty-one females, and some children. The Wesleyans have been greatly agitated for some years as to the possibility of escaping the legal bondage by which they believed themselves compelled, according to John Wesley's poll deed, to force their ministers to migrate every fcluee years. At the last conference (says a Home paper) a special comtnittoe was appointed to take legal advice on the question. Attention is now called to the fact that the poll deed does not lay down any rule as to the length of time wiiicn a minister may spend m one town, but merely says that the conference can only appoint him for "three years suc cessively," and that there is nothing to prevent the same minister from being ap pointed for the same period m the "same place. Ho affirms that certain conference regulations have given the interpretation to the poll dead which it popularly receives. If this view of the real, meaning of the poll deed be correct, there can belittle doubt that the Wesleyan "itinerancy" will soon be consdierahly modified. Mr S. B. Timsou, manager of the well known Cooper's Sheep-dip Works at Berk hatnpstead, who has nearly concluded a lengthy tour among the sheep-breeding countries of the Southern Hemisphere, gives a very gloomy picture of the condition of the flocks m the Argentine Republic. Scab is almost universal throughout the flocks of country, and scarcely any pains are taken to rid the sheep of the disease. Laws have been passed by the Government for the pur pose of stamping out the scab, but they are never enforced. In marked contrast to South America is the action of the flockmasters of Souch Africa. In that country the most energetic means have been adopted, which promise to clear the flocks from that stamp of bad management, the scab, m a short time. There have been many indications of late that a great improvement has been effected m the quality of wool from the South African flocks. Indeed, by many, the Cape wool is believed to be rapidly becorr-ingarival to that grown on Australian pastures. The best medicine is Sander and Son's Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schuitz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc.—"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive fceter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life." (Advt.) r 3 The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to wlricn we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthened of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle. aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is I^l, 2s 9d, lls, by all medicine vendors throughout, the wr» 14"

France and Germany

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I>ERLiif, Marcjh 4. The " ISTopfch German Gazette '■' saya the frontier regulations will be made* heavier if the behaviour of the French renders it necessary. Paris, March 4. The Budget Committee has advised that three million francs be voted to' relieve the farmers who are suffering from the efiects of the recent fronts.

ISLAND NEWS.

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Auckland, Mar,ch fi>. Arrived early,. Wainui, frojn "qnga, SUe,'^poyW |4Uj U a- m"i n " with a sovßre hurrioane at the northern part of fche Friendly group on the 19th ulfc., and hoye-to m the storm for thirty-six hours. Hie hurricane was experienced m Tonga and Eastern Fiji, and considerable damage xytifi i]ona, ' : "'* ■ %\he cdncjeimiod barque Africa, went ashore at Samb:i, bub is expected to be lloated off.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M.) ) Interplkader.—W. Cromie v Timothy Cronin ; H. Primmer v Timothy Cronin —claimant m both cases, Margaret Cronin. Mr Crisp appeared for the claimant, and Mr Cuthbertson for the judgment, creditors. It appeared that, Cromie and Primmer, at separate suits, had obtained judgments • against Timothy Oonin m the Rakaia Court, ,j,nd had seized four horses believed by them to be Cronin's m satisfaction of their claims Margaret Cronin, wife of Timothy Cronin, claimed that three of the horses were her property and not her husband's, and that therefore the horses should be restored to her. In evidence, the claim ant stated that the bay gelding Jock had been bought by her at auction m Bland and Ilumphrey's yard. Gave £20 by bill for the horse, and her husband was not present. She, as a rule, bought and sold horses on her own account. The bay gelding Darkie she bought from Hunt, Wakanui, and she had him over three years, Sold him again m Bullock's, and produced receipt. Bought Darkie again about five weeks ago at Mr Rickman's yard. The horse was knocked ; down to witness. Gave a bill again for the price. Bought the horse Butcher for £11 from Bland and Humphreys. Her husband was present, but witness paid the money. Conducted all the purchases and sales on her own account. By Mr Cuthbertson-— She usually bought a horse and gave a bill for it, selling the horse again to meet the bill, and buying a fresh horse after the bill was met, giving another bill on the fresh horse. By Mr Crisp—Had pledged her own property to the Building Society. Timothy Cronin said the gelding Jock j was bought by his wife. He had nothing whatever to do with the bill she gave. Butcher and Darkie were also purchased by his wife, and Darkie was sold and bought a second time. The horses were knocked down to his wife, who gave her own bills for them. She mortgaged her property twice to pay her debts. None of his money was used to purchase any of these horses. By Mr Cuthbertson — j Did not sign any of the bills given by his wife for these three horses. The horses sold on Saturday were entered m his name, but h« had no interest m them. His wife bought the horses for him to work. If lie gofc a job to do he used these horses. F. M. Kickman, auctioneer, said he sold the horse Darkie six weeks ago to Mrs Cronin. The money was paid to witness m cash, and no bill was offered to him. The transaction was Mr Bul lock's. The horses offered on Saturday were entered m Mrs Cronin's name. Thoy were seized before they were sold. Thomas Bullock, auctioneer, said all his transactions with Cronin had been con ducted by Mrs Cronin. Would not have dealt with Cronin himself, and only took Cronin's signature to the bills as a sort of additional guarantee. Constable Lewis, stationed ac Rakaia, said Mrs Cronin came to the police station thetey and asked for a prohibition order against her husband. She. expressed a fear that he would go into Ashburton and sell th* horses. H. Primmer said he got judgment against Cronin on Friday last, : and seized the horses m Ashburton on Saturday, Some time ago Cronin offered witness as security for his debt the best horse he had. He also said bis wife had no claim on the horses. W. Cromie, the other plaintiff, said that on Friday Cronin, | m his hearing m Rakaia, said he was going to Asliburton on Saturday to do his creditors. The greater part of the ac count owing to him by Timothy Cronin was for shoeing the horses m question, which Cronin always claimed. Had wit ness known that Mrs Cronin. had any special claim of the nature set up he would nc er havo given him credit. His Worship said he was of opinion Mrs Cronin's system, of buying was only a blind to enable her ho sot up this claim, so that Cronin could elude payment of his creditors. The claim would be dismissed and an order would issue to the bailiff to sell

THE MARKETS.

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London, March 4. Silver is quoted at 3s B|d per ounce. Three months' bills discounted are at 3 per cent. The lotal quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2.192,000 quarters, and for the Continent 936,000 quarters. The American visible supply is 42,400,000 bushels. A cargo of New Zeaknd wheat on passage has been sold at 37s 3d.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received tha following cable message, dated Lon don, 3rd March :— Wheat market is firm. New Zealand long-berried is worth 40s per 4961b5. Other quotations unchanged since last telegram.

The Federal Convention.

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(Sydney, March 5. Sir George Grey, although benefited by his trip, is still very weak, and not able to move about much. He re remained m attendance at the Conven tion all day yesterday. Lord Jersey, Governor o£ New South Wales, met Sir George before the Conference began sitting, and had some conversation with him. Sir S. Griffiths' speech yesterday was thoroughly diplomatic, and gave mem bers an insight into a few of the diffi culties that may lay m the path of Federation. The speeches are likely to touch more on general principles than on details, m consequence of Sir Henry Parkes' remark that it was m?. tended to move that the Convention resolve itself in,to a. Committee;of the whole to consider the resolutions piece meal. New Zealand is the only colony which has not sent a native born dele gate to the Federal Convention. New S,outh Wales and South Australia have sent four each. Out of the forty-five delegates present sixteen are natives of Australia. Sir John. Robertson has announced hig intention of returning to politi cal life m order to lead the opposition to Federation. Mr J. Munro Premier of Victoria, resumed the debate to-day. He said the most important question for CiO^sijdera tion was that the TJnt&p. should take place un,de^ the British drown. There should be one Legislative Executive Government, and the latter ipu,(#fc be; such as to enable it to ? out ejfectu ally its owp, c^cisio^sand Requirements. He traversed,' th.c. speech diSjfr.'SJwuei Griffiths, contending. thjMi ijie 'latter had raised difficulties or puzzles with out attempting to indicate solutions. It was, he said, the duty of the Con vention to establish a stable form qf working Government, and if t^4y- etjtcl not intend to, a^ this* 'they, would lirobEvbty formulate i,Hsti;tutiOi>s some what like the Con^ss which existed m America before the present consti-' tutiou was created. |f the, power of

i dealing with finance was equal iy divided between the Senate and the House the result would be absolute inability to carry on the business, lie I took exception to the first parts of the resolution, which, to his mind, were not clear enough. He considered the Customs duties should be uniform and tluit they- 1 should have power .and authority'to impose such duties■■ sub ject to the revision of the Senate. Mr Mimro continual that they couid not permit the minority to govern the majority. On the question of finance they must be just to the whole of the colonies, while' electing a Government which would prove effectual. Mr Playford (Sou fh Australia) re garded the resolutions as a'groundwork for their proceedings. It was quite an error to suppose free intercourse be tween the colonies should begin before the Federal Parliament arranged the tariff. They must continue as at pre sent until the Federal Parliament was m » position to formulate a tariff. The greatest difficulty would be m adjusting finances between the Federal and the present local Governments. The method by which Canada solved the difficulty was already well known.. If the Federal Government took over defence they would undoubtedly have to take over debt. South Australia would certainly expect the Federal Govern ment to take over her forts and pay, her for them. That the whole of the Customs' revenue could not be given back to each colony might be taken for granted. They might be able to give back part. Referring to the form of Government proposed, he said there was no doubt the colonies would object to the Upper Chamber amending money Bills. If both the Houses ware to have co-equal powers respecting money Bills then unmistakeably a deadlock would result. One House must rule with money Bills. The Senate might be invested with power to reject a Bill, but nothing else. " Fancy," he said, " two Houses hav ing to pass a tariff. They would never be able to come to a conclu sion. Take the estimates if you give the Senate the right to veto any parti cular line it may choose. See what a state, of confusion would i-esult." They could not graft responsible government on the American system, and give the same, powers to the Senate as they have at the present time. There were ways of strengthening the Senate and preventing the House riding rough shod over Senate. Tn regard to the tariff if the Senate objected they could throw it out, but they could not other wise interfere. With regard to the power of veto, which is supposed to be exercised by the Queen, they should do all m their power to abolish this right as far as possible, so long as any law was within the constitution. The vete should be abrogated. It was very little exercised now,: and it was time it was done away with altogether. In the event of a law being passed which was objected to hy the minority, then the measure sLould be referred to a process of referendum, and if the constituencies decided m favor of the Bill it should not be sub ject to veto. In regard to the Ex ecutive, Victoria and New South' Wales might have a majority and select the whole of the Government from their own representatives and other colonies would thus be unrepre sented. Every colony should be re presented. He was prepared to give way to the will of the majority what ever might be. arrived at, Sir T. Mcllraith (Queensland) thought that if the resolutions were carried a Federation would be formed whether all the colonies came m or not. He regarded the commercial aspect as the chief thing. There was no question m his mind but that the resolutions implied freetrade among | tho colonies and protection against the world. He believed m protection against the world. If the question, were referred to the colonists it would meet with universal support. In the event of freetrade they must consider the position the colonies would be m with no manufactures, The mere fact of*protection against the world would mean Federation. He urged that the Senate represented the people quite as much as the House did. He saw no reason why the sole power should be given to the Lower House* They must provide some method of dealing with the separation of parts of different colonies which might arise, Queensland for instance, and how they plight be received into the Federation. Captain Russell (TSffiw Zealand) said it had been supposed .- the Federal , spirit did not exist m New Zealand. 'Owing to the fact: that he had merely to fill m the time to the luncheon ad journment, he did not intend to go fully into the broad subject opened by the resolutions, The great question was whether the .Australian colonies would form themselves into a State, to which all the colonies unrepresented; could evsnrually attach themselves. The great object m the P/odeira) Con stitution should be a consti tution that v^mate colonies could join m wh,e» they saw fit. It had been said they should have entire power. Tlif»i was a'truism which had almost become a fetish. On every questjiojith,e power rested with the. n^ajority, and that majority was, often biare. or narrow. Power should, rest, with tihe, people. He ventured to, ajftrm. that the Senate might more properly represent the people of Australia than the- House. They were speaking for a large terri tory now unoccupied, and if they said* the sole power should rest with thoso representing the colonised portion of Australia how could they h#ve true fed eration. They must give the full power to numerically represent the wholo cS Austria. JJear m mind, he said, if ihey adopted the preseAfc system of responsible government— and he might remark by the \<ity that a large seotian of the $iw. Zealand pubft© were bc gianing to doubt t\\p. of re sponsible, govar^faeajt----great public question be often subordinated %o, pfir.son.al popularity and to who was to be Premier, etc. Stonewalls wQuJkl be set up periodically, he might sJfonost say perpetually, to.pr©\-ontt tho majo rity giving exp,\©ssa6n to their views. 1 TJndei; responsible Government they l^ad failed to get a true express^* of the mil of the people. If they- gave considerable power to/t^o. Senate that state of affair.-; \t*-\\h\ be diminished.' So soo,p, as AuiLiMhiaia developed Rationality, so soon would it become a power dealing with foreign, powers, J

The system of turning oat Govern ments and constant shuffling of cards would become a great inconvenience. When they had ambassadors this would interfere with the foreign policy of Australia, and it would therefore be necessary to introduce some ch'jck. The reason \v)iy he thought they should have a system of federation as loose as possible was that all the more out lying portions must be .allowed to work their own des^uiy They m New- Zealand practically had a foreign policy, having to deal with a native race. The Convention must agree they would require to be safeguarded m that respect'before they .committed themselves to the- federal policy of Australia, and went m for New Guinea. The people m that island would require to be dealt ,with with the greatest care. There was nothing m the resolution to : show that any foreign race was to be dealt with. Again, m regard to what was known as the social upheaval, every colony must be left to deal with the matter m its own way. In matters like that men would appeal to the municipalities rather than to the fede ration. Australia m the plenitude of its power should have such federation as would attract by its centripetal force all the remote parts. In time to come, when the islands of the South Seas become a power themselves, if we are the centre of power these islands will be drawn to us. The question has yet to be resolved whether America will not divert the trade of th*s South Seas to herself. Therefore the scheme of federation should be so loose as to prevent the atoms flying off to the United States, which will probably occur if Australian statesmen do not prevent it. New Zealand was not inimical to federation. The colonists were unwilling to abrogate their internal powers of management, but there were all sorts of laws which might be assimilated as those of the federation. With respect to trade, Australia was important to New Zealand, and it would be a great loss to lose hW trade, but it would equally be a great loss to Australia to be de prive* of the products of New Zea land. He ventured to say New Zea land had other markets than Australia ; but the latter, whether she liked it or, not, would be forced to take a great part of his colony's vegetable produce. New Zealand was anxious by every means to develop her trade. They re cognised the marriage laws might be assimilated. In the matter of land de fence, they would gain nothing, though m maritime defence they might be benefited. It should be remembered New Zealand possessed great coal supplies and these supplies should be brought into' close relation with Aus tralia m the remote future. The great harbors of New Zealand should not be isolated from Australia. With regard to the judiciary proposals.of. Sir H. Parkes, he was not prepared to give a, definite opinion, but he would be will ing to see laws assimilated as far as. possible. As to the Executive, he confessed his mind was nebulous on that point. Undoubtedly he felt there were many anomalies m the present form. They must broadly con aider the lines on which the federal structure was to be built, remembering that that portion of the continent at present unrepresented would at some future time have a great power. At the conclusion of Captain Russell's speech, Sir 11. Parkes read a cable message from the Queen, wishing the Assembly success on this important occasion. The Hon. Afred Deakin (Victoria.) criticised at great length the views, ©£ the previous speakers. Referring to» Captain Russell's remark* he said thate this gentleman occupied a singular position. Whilst assuring them that New Zealand's sympathy with the movement was &Q ardent he (Captain Russell) was careful to tell them that they must not at the present time ex pect anything from New Zealand. Mr.- Deakin went on to say that any con clusion to be arrived at must be 'unani mous, The Convention's proposals must meet with the sanction of the people of Australia else all their efforts would be m vain. He complimented the president on the framing of the resolutions whioh he contended em bodied the exact principles at present lying &t the root of the Federal Counc Bill, The resolutions werenbt laiddow* as if to be placed on record, but merely' as a principle. It was indisputable that ! the task of fixing the tariff was no ordinary one. The difficulty which was felt by each colony would be multi plied six-fold when dealing with the whole of Australasia. He declined to believe that the time could not definitely be known to elapse before the Federal Parliament could deal with the tariff; He could not be content, therefore, to leave this question open as proposed. The colonists had acquired vested in terests while millions of capital had been invested, He refused to believe that the Federal Parliament would ig nore the quastion of what might occur if protection ware swept away. It was their duty to obtain guarantees for t\x& preservation of interests such as th.ese. He must say at the outset that Customs Avas a sine qua- .'not*. A federal union tariff on our. own sea board must be settled, taking Australia H8 a whole. No matter what any individual colony might feel, it was unjust to attempt to gain this result at a single bouud. It might perhaps be that m. tfie first years they would only reduce a certain percentage, so that the people would be appealed to once or twice before the 1 protective tariff was swept away. Thus they would give those who had invested capital m the colonies a chance of knowing what, to. expect. However, he did not think a Federal Parliament would sweep away the protective tariff, and fondly hoped that the Union would be eternal- Why, he asked, should consideration of a few years be defied, when the object to be attained 1 was so lasting. Sup posing this guarantee was given it did $o> necessarily imply that nothing should be done m the way of free interchange m the meantime. Con sequent^ the, guarantee would not prove an absolute bar, as with such a guaranteee several of the colonies would see their way to interchange, and no one would more cordially support that thim himself. ltegardin" defence >*© trusted that it' would l>& on. a stuaJl stauding consistent, with efficiency finct on as large ft citizen soldiery, as the weaug *t, .disposal

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Wanted I CASH Advertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this OnW "IX/ 1 ANTED, one or two young lady j • * Boarders. For address, apply "Mail" Office. 3 36 j WANTED,— Young Cow m milk; small Ayrshire preferred ; must be quiet. Apply, skating price, to "5.1." " Guardian " office. 3 38 BOYS OF ENGLAND, Dicks' Eng lish Library, Cole's Intellect Sharpener, Mystery of a Hansom Cab.— H. M. Jones, .. , ..  \\J ANTJ£D Known.—Mrs «T. Buch- VV a nan has opened as Fruiterer and Confectioner, next Messrs John Orr and Co., East Street. WANTED Known.—Mrs J. Buch anan, Fruiterer and Confectioner. Tea and coffee at all hours ; hot luncheon on Saturdays, 12 to 2. Next Messrs J. Orr and. Cog, East Street. ' WANTED— At once, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Misses Morri son & Holloway, Tancred Street. 331 TRY the Great Drapery Sale now on at H. C. Sbgers. T3RESENTS.— All holders of Tickets JL will oblige by bringing thetninas soon as possible.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. /"POOLING and invigorating Ice Cream V_y as made by H. G. Flower, Con fectioner, East Street. , VX I ANTED Known — Some special ■ V.V lines m choice Dress Goods at very low prices showing at "The Corner." WANTED Known—The "Strong wear " Boot is the best for Mens "jadies and Children.^-W. H. Collier. WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds. —Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. QEGERS' Clearing Sale m all Depart O mentis now on. One trial solicited. — Melford House. /""I LASS, . Earthenware, and China, \JT direct from the Manufacturers.— Robert Alcorn, Ten Warehouse and Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known - The Cheapest Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashbarton, is at W. F. H annaforlj's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin and Iroc, Ware goods made and repaired with des pat . VTOW ON —At Stationers' Hall J...V Great Sale of Surplus Stock of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods' Music, etc. Great reductions for cash, for one nvmth only. Hundreds of books at less than English price. At L. F." Andrewes & Co.'s, Stationers Hall. Public Notices. WiTHt£ETM A l.' lIOsJT 'fCLTB CHRISrCTiCRCTI DENTAL •SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets S. M™ AND C - SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin =mJ Westport fTTE have gained tin FIRST AWARD VV M the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v;e guarantee the highest class work and pc rfect lit at the most moderate cos ' A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple 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 cc 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 painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s Gel. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost, GENTLEMEN requiring tho very " latest fashion m FLEXIBLE HATS (all colors) will find a choice stools at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. WHITE and Fancy Scarfs, White and Striped Vests, Tennis Shiris, buttoned and laced fronts, all colors, at the IS ew Zealand Clothing Factory. OUMMER Merino and Gauze Merino O Undershirts, with long or short sleeves, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. WASHING Derby Ties 6d each, six for 2s 6cl. Increasing demand for these at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. BOYS' School Suits, well fitting, durable, and moderate m price at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. AGENTS for the Wonderful New High Arm "Wnrtheim 'Sewing \ Machines, Latest improvements, new appliances, noiseless motion, increased advantages. ■ ALL who have used the '( Werfcheim ' New High Arm sewing machine, ! I proclaim it to be the most perfect sewing machine yet produced. Inspection invitsd. \TBW ZEALAND CLOTHING Jji FACTORY, the leading Hat, Cap, and Clothing Manufacturers, EAST STRJ^ ASHBUETON Agwt fox iMijo W^nd.ep/:ul Yejfthehn ■ 'Sewing Machine '\ '■ : I W. H. WKBBBB, Managar. I



Public Notices. ) QOLE AGWNT FOR O I". WALCOTS (SOLD MEDAL Emery Sharpening Stones, HENBY ZAN O!CB, 3 2 ASHBUETON SINGING. LADY (now resident m Christ- J .%. church), thoroughly competent _ to teach Sincrinjr, is dosirous of obtaining pupils m Asliburton. Lessons at. their own residences. Apply "Alpha," Mail Office. « 106 THE MIRROR. ! A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Pnblishinf? Company, Limited, Melbourne Terace, Rus°ell Street, Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30t.h November, 1886, the terms of subscription to this Journal will be is follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 7s 6d „ Half-year... 12s Od, by post 14s Od „ Year 20a Od, by post 26s Od IF BOOKKD. ) Per Quarter ... 6a 6d, by post 8s Od „ Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s Od „ Year 26s Od, by post 32b'0d Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for nt the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4a each. Stamps' may be sent as payment. . : : 1 i 1 ART NEEDLEWORK, AND PANOY EEPOSITOEY EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. Mrs Adams "1"S now showing some nice designs m X Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mes dames Wcigtsl and Butterick's cub paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Ke jjistry Office for Servants. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON T~\ENTIST, URGE ON UeNTIST, i 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Db N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 MONEY TO LEND. TITONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 TO^J?5000 For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. JAMES BAKER, TIMBER MERCHANT, | AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auctiox Mart, "TpURNITURE and Picture Frames JO m"Ac to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clegg's Perambulators. A'so, WIE3NJSK PIANOS. 10HHE1T -TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat ! m any quantity i A.t XXifrhe&tt M.o,riiet Rates i ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 O. ~D. O E V M O U It SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner pf. Gloucester Street.) Established ..... „, ... 1869 Scale of Charges : : Extraction, 2s @d per too,th ; fillings, 5s t>er tooth, A reduction made where* number reqiuirc attbetiding, . AKTIFICIAL TEETH. | The charges for artificial fceeth are made i with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or m&h materials as patients prefer. Par tuoufyu'B given on application. Consulta- I tio,n -ftqe. Oxide (Laughing Gas) ' «clwinjstered .y^etJ. required. Attendance, \ J.oft.w. to^ p.m. 1 15 9<>fc9J«)BO S7JBEET, Ckb^SCCHURCH. I * I



rubllo Notices. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. MRS P O P E WISHES to inform her many Friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, that by each San Francisco Mail will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— "THE STYLE," Price 3d Monthly. THK BTJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, OHBTSTCHUBOH. ; 2 30 CD CD W/H. COLLIER W. H. Coixier is now The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier showing The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Colubr NEW The Corker W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier and The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H- CollierC HOICE The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner IV. H. Collier MILLINERY The Corner W.H. Collier ULSTERS, The Corner W. H. Collier JACKETS, The Corner W. H. Colierl RIBBONS, Thk Corner W. H. Collier FURS, The Corner W.H. Collier Gl/VVES, The Corner W. H. Collier DRAPERY, Thk Corner W. H. Collier etc., etc., The Corner W. H- Collier for the The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier AUTIJUtar t he Corner W. H. Collier wm 2?,S- m The Corner W.H. Collier w"™" The Corner W. H. Collier SEASON. The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier The Balance The Corner W. H. Collier of The Corner W. H. Collier SUMMER The Corner W. H. Collier STOCK The Corner W. H. Collier | 8 still being The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W.H. Collier SOLD OFF The Cornkr W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier CHEAP The Cornkr W. H. Collier to make room The Corner W. H. Collier for The Corner W. H. Collier NEW GOODS The Corner W. H, Collier arriving. The Corner "The Corner." CD O W. W. Spencer XCo t *" EXTENSION OF W. W. IFMIIB * C»'« Great Clearing Salk. Being heavily overstocked, and m order to make room for j a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home m about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10M, 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4Ad; Washing Prints, 2|d, 3|d, and 4£d ; Washing Muslin 2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3sd j pLj each ; a very large Towel 9id, H Onow 6|d ; very good Ticking, |JJ 6d : double width Sheeting, f] I <j 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill j*J 0 Sheeting, ll|d ; heavy cotton Shirting, 5-Jd; Cretonnes, 4-^d ; l Jg Men's woollen Sox, ll|d; Boys' p M Braces, 4d ; Men's Braces, 8d ; M <1 Men's Begntta Shirts,'2s lid; <K'\ Men's good Tweed Suits, 22s Q j 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from l ft] 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles r W 7s 6d, now 5s lid ; Boy 3* do. p •2s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. C| Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's [j] *" colonial made Shooters, 9s lid; Boys' strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids' Kid ] Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid, 3s lid, and 4s 6d at w, vr. gpcircjEn * co'« THE ARCADE. N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per cent. If you wanfc a real bargain now is your chance., The Arcade. THE (OLOMAL INSURANCE COMPANY Of lEW ZEAIAID (FIRE AND MARINE) fTIHE Business of this Company has X been TRANSFERRED to the COMMFRCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) ESTABUSHED 1861. Incorporated under Act oC Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. IK), Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, Lcmdon Capital fully subscribed ... £2, 500,000 Total Invested Funds .., 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE fok NEW ZEALAND j Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Msma#er for New Zealand : j FRANIC ALLEN, J P. Every description o£ Fire nd Marine insurance effected at LOWEST CUKiJWf BATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, ChristcUurch. Jwsjssts fntot. Ashburton f*ttIE»LAWJ3R- BROSJ