DEATH.

Cbum.—On July 12, Kate Ethel, eldest and beloved daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Orum. Aged 10 years. Deeply regretted.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 13, 1891. CARLOW AND PARNELL.

The hope that Mr Parnell, by his marriage with Mrs O'Shea, would be rehabilitated m the eyes of the IrisL priesthood and the National party, and restored to his position as leader' of that party, has been finally dis pelled. The Irish Roman Catholic bishops apparently met to consider the ex-le.ider's altered condition, for a few days after the announcement of the marriage, we were informed by cable that the Irish hierarchy, with the ex+ ception of the Bisnop of Limerick, have signed a resolution calling upon the people to repudiate Mr Parnell. Later, on Mr Parnell had the temerity to take an active part m promoting the candidature of his nominee for the Carlow seat m Parliament, and his reception there must have convinced him that he had lost all of that wonderful hold, which he until a few, months ago held over the Irish people From one village he was driven with loud execrations and the beating;of. kettles—the latter a delicate allusion to the name of his candidate; at Carlow he wvs assaulted by the mob and his wife burnt m effigy, and other indignities were heaped upon him. To end all, his candidate received a; crushing defeat. A knowledge of the sentiment of the Irish people warranted Mr Parnell m clinging to the'hope'that his marriage and his personal appear ance to assist m the election campaign of a strong adherent of the Nationalist cause would attract his old followers to hi? side, if they did not as m times past cast themselves at his feet m un questioning submission to his will. The events at Carlow proved, ho .vever, that the influence of him who was so long their "uncrowned king" no longer had any hold upon the peasantry. He risked the fall and it came to him and was great. His future course is an interesting question. Wil he accept his fall and retire from the scene, or will he endeavor to regain his position by stubbornly fighting the strong religious, social and political forces opposed to him ? His followers are even yet of considerable numbers, and should he persist m carrying on a series of contests he would be able to materially embarrass the National party, espscially m their efforts to secure the return of their Parliamentary candidates for English constituencies. A man who has had such despotic power as Mr Parnell possessed, and of his temperament, will not submit to total extinction without making every effort against it. Possibly the coming general election may see Mr Parnell a disturbing element that will have to be reckoned with.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mi- ("J. H. Moore writes to the " Lyttelton Times " that the statement that he is asking £5 an acre for the Glen mark estate is unfounded and incorrect. The Mariposa with the English mails of June 13 left San Francisco on June 26, one day late. The Monowai with the colonial mails of June 20 arrived at San Francisco on July 9, the contract date. Owners of hush land m the Wellington district are making preparations for heavy bush felling diu'hi^ the coming season, so that there is a probability of plenty of work for the ablebodiecl and wilhjjg of the unem ployed. A labor dispute is proceeding'in Marton, where a wealthy saddler has discharged two of his employees becauso it is alleged they would nob live at a boardinghouse rented from him and allow him to stop the "tucker bill" ffOjj) fheir wages. A niother mjd tUijjghter, driving from \ roung to Uug»ric, New ftputfy 'Wales, to visit relations, spent a night m the bu^li 1 through stress of weather, A few clays after j arrival at their destination they both died ! within ten minutes of each other, the result of exposure. In the first ten days of the session of 1390 when there were ninety-five members, only seventy pages of "Hansard" were filled, but during the first ten days of this session with seventy-five members, there has been talk enough to fill about 250 pages of that in teresting publication. Oh Friday night a fire occurred, which totally destroyed a six-roomed wooden cottage situated iv Worcester street, Lin wood. The house belonged to Mr J. Lee, who with his wife was at Thnaru," 'Jt'he house was occupied by a young man named (Godfrey,', who was absent at the time of the firCj and is unable to account for its cause. • The Fire Brigade proceeded to the scene, I but eculd not save anything from the want o fwater. Two firemen received bnriis at I the fire and one of them was ajlse badjy hurt . by* fall. ' '

Tbe Victorian Parliament were told m the Governor's Speech that they would be asked to give the franchise to women. The Trades Hall people object. They " are not going to allow the missis to have a vote.',' By the vote of the people pf Ballarat East taken on June 26, the number of hotels m that borough is to be reduced from sixty fight, the present number, to tweuty-esight. One thousand six hundrcl and fort}' votes were polled on tbe roll of 358Sj and the majority for the reduction was 844 i Q.ieenslauders go great lengths to get water for their stock. A bore was recently completed at Bowen Downs to a depth of 1374 feet, when the water spurted out at (he rate of a million gallons a day. Rich mond Downs Station got a supply of 1^ million gallons ,a day, of beautiful water, at «JBfeet. "It is good to be an Indian prince," and a story conies from Paris that a unique bed has lately been despatchedl to India for the use of one of those potentates. As des cribed, its canopy is supported by four automatic female figures that wave fans to cool the air, while the mattress is a huge nnibical box, which plays operatic airs and selections when lain upon. What an awful idea. English is to be the language of the Pacific. The "King of Tonga, m his speech at the opening of the Tongan Parliament, said : — "Special attention will be given to the teaching of English, since it appears to me that the work of tne 'Government cannot be properly carried on, nor education be successful, unless the language- of the country with which we are most brought m contact is first learned." Mr P. Cunningham, of Christchurch, sup plies the following figures m connection with the frozen meat trade frenv July 1, 1890, to June 30, 1891 :—1,500,000 carcases of mutton have been shipped ; 358,000 carcases of lamb, and 1,012,0001bs beef ; the toUl weight being 133,000,0001b5, and the esti mated cash money value frozen, f.0.b., over £1,300,000. The" increase m the weight of shipments over the previous twelve months is 12,000,0001b5. The Forest Department of New South Wales, under the authority of the Govern ment, is about to issue a work on the forest fi«.ra of that colony. This will illustrate and describe m a popular manner the principal trees and shrubs indigenous to New South Wales, giving the botanical names with their synonyms, the vernacular and aboriginal names, the territorial and general geographical distribution, and a popular des cription of appearance, sexes, character istics and habitats of each plant, as well as a full botanical technical, description. The illustrations are to be colored, and the flowers will be shown of the natural size, and fruits and barks will also be pictured by a special artist. It seems that New Zealanders who are 3teady, industrious, and capable, are pre ferred so the native-born Australian, m Australia, on whom clinrite influence have commenced to tell. They are found to be-more energetic, and more respectable and obedient m carrying out the orders of their employers. It is said that the sames rule applies even to women, the New Zealand girl being preferred to the native born, and m the Federal Coffee Palaces, large restaurants, first-class hotels it is stated that waitresses and domestics are principally from Dunedin and tasmania. It was a Scotchwoman who said that the butcher of her town only killed half a beast at a time. It was a Dutchman who said that a pig had no marks on its ears except a short tail. It was a British Magistrate who, being told by a vagabond that he was not married, responded, " That's a good thing for your wife!" It was an American lecturer who solemnly said one evening, "Parents, you may have children, or, it not. j-oiir daughters may have." An action lias been brought m the Supreme Court, at Christchurch, and will probably engage the attention of Mr Justice Denniston and a jury at the August feit tings, m which the administrators of the estate of the late John Beatty Greason claim to recover the sum of -£1000. from the New Zealand Accident In niranoe Company upon two accident policies of £500 each held by the deceased. Amongst other defences the defendants plead that the deceased did not meet with his death m accordance with the conditions of the assurance, and that notice of the death was not given as required by the terms of the policies. At a meeting of the committee of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion on Saturday afternoon resolutions were pa serl protesting against the land tax proposals, recommending a reduction of the term of quarantine of stock, approving the proposed alteration m the management of Lincoln Agricultural College, agreeing to co-opsrate m obtaining reductions of rail and steam bo it rates on show stock, recommending putting m fores *he law relating to earmarking sheep, that stock rangers be appointed to each county, and two veterinary surgeons to each island, and that the railway rates oil sheep, especially store sheep, should be reduced. The body of a male child just born was discovered on Saturday afternoon, on the premises at North Belt, Christ-church, tucu? pied by Mr Amos, a tinsmith. IJis daughter Mary Jane, aged 22, was found ill m bed, having been confined recently. The child's body was removed to the police depot, where an inquest began this morning. Mr Pender stated that the girl had confessed to Dr Ovenden that she was the mother of the child. The inquest was adjourned till Friday ; meanwhile the girl was removed to the hospital for attention, Drs Ovenden and Mears having made a post mortem examina tion found that the child had breathed, but had not been properly treated, the umbilical cord having been broken. Returning from the hunt on Friday, Mrs Merewether's mount shied violently and unseated his rider, who fell heavily on her head. Dr Leahy, who was riding m her company, at once attended her, and found that she had been severely bruised about the forehead, and;that one of her hands had been sprained. Itwasaverybadfall,and there is reason for congratulation that Mrs Mere wether escaped more serious injury. As it is, she will be confined to the house for some time. Miss ' Shury was thrown from the carriage m which she was chiving, by a horseman coming m collision with it, through shying at a heap of traction engine ashes, and Mr Bucteric's, juur., got a nasty fall.. Altogether the meet was.'productive of an unusually uumerqus and severe cpop of accidents, This morning Constable Smart's presence of mind and prompt action were the means of saving the life of a little girl at the rail way station. As the train from Christchur;:h was coining up to the platform at 10.45 a little girl, about ten or twelve year? old, a passenger from beyond Rakaia, attempted to get off the carriage before tho train stopped. Such a proceeding is always a stupid one, but still more so when attempted backwards, as this young person did. As soon as her feet touched the asphalt she fell down help les'siyl %c .vfa,s n;st falling over the edge of the platform witft Iwx head towards the re volving wheels, and but an i'uch 'qv l.vyo from them, when tbfc, Constable reached out a long arm, seized her by the skirts ami whipped her up to the asphalt, unhurt but very much frightened. Another moment and her head would have been crushed to pieces. The escape was about as narrow as I £ould well be, and the girl certainly owes i)&v life to Oons^jble Smart's promptness. Hqllowav's Pills.—-in jtiie complaints peculiar to females these pills are unrivalled. r|'heir use by the fair sex has become so constant for the removal of their ailments that rare is the household th.a,'fc is without them, Amongst all .elassjes, ivquj the domestic servant to the peeress, universal fa \rov is recorded to these renovating pills ; their invigorating and purifying properties render them safe and invaluable m all cases ; they may be taken by females of all ages for any disorganisation or irregularity of the system, speedily removing the cause an \ restoring, the sufferer to robust health. As a family medicine they are unapproachable for subduing the maladies of young and old. True economy, To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex cess of Teas free from any excess of astririgency South British Tea Company's pure blends. Ajil storekeepers, >

Ladies' Column.

A PRODUCT OP THE " HI3HER , IiOUCAIION." J

She c*n tell where every nation Started m at the creation, And she much prefers cremation When she dies. •She can name each bone and sinew. Ami if you're too fat or thin, you Soon w.ll have her daily din you Remedies. She'll .smile o'er a conic section. That m you would cause dejection ; And her love ne'er knows defection * From her books. But one day her husband faiutod ; And her fright cannot be painted, For she'd never been acquainted With such looks. For a cure her fond heart bled ; But of one she'd never read ; So she stood him on his head, Till he died. Though the jury learned she cherished Him next to her Hindoo " Verisht." " He of too much learning perished," They all cried.

In bairdressing, fringes have given place to a style which allows the parting to be seen. ' Gold is still used to a very large extent, m ribbons, passementerie, salon, lace and beads, but chiefly m combination with very dark colours, or elbe with black, . white, or cream. i In a recipe m our last Ladies' Column the directions were to '• beat the flour and sugar to a cream " —the butter and sugar were fo course meant, as many cor respondents have pointe i pat to us. A small piece of paper moistened with turpentine and put into the wardrobe or drawers for a day or two, about three times a year, i.« a preventive against moths. The small cape with Medici collar is very fashionable. The latest style is to make it of very dark blue,: green, or btown cloth, piped round all the outlines with some bright shade of red, .pale blue, or yellow. Among the many accomplishments that the thoroughly-equipped society women of to-day possess, that of fencing is daily gaining ground m France. The society women cow have their fencing-rooms, raid there are fencing lessons for young ladies at the-Conservatoire m Paris. Greenwood— l< Of course you will admit that worn m, as a rule, is far inferior to i man m reasoning power ; but she seems to have a sort of intuitive sixth sense —a — : er—l don't exactly know what to call it —that, as I can testify from personal ex perience, man is lacking m.' 1 Miss Laura —" Do you re'er to cominon-scnse, Mr Greenwood'?" The comments of the American legal press on the now famous Jackson case all back up the view taken by the English judges as to the right of a husband to" im prison his wife. In America the freedom of woman is always insisted upon, and the Albany ' Law Journal" only represents a national .spntiment when it says: — '" Mr Jackson may thank his stars that he docs not liv« m this country. We fear that it is our common law almost every where that, if a husband forcibly im prisons his chaste wife, the neighbours may tar-and-feather him and ride him on a rail! There are some pretty new colors, which, although few m number, <rive us an idea of future hues. Venetian and Bartolozzi are both of them terra-cotta m their tines—a yellowish cast of red it should be called. In neutral shades there arefawn,cife)iulait, oak, codar, and a dark green called bay leaf. Absinthe is a light green ; and a new blue-green, of light color, is the hue of green peas. We have quite a cho'ce of blues—Delft, royal, silvery, nankeen, and moonshine. Home very bright yellows are found under the names of aconite and dandelion ; and a very bright pink-rose hue, such as is found m the new bonnats, goes under the name of c irmine. Green is likely co remain m the ascendant, and there is a new tone of emerald which bleu s particularly well with jet. Amongst fashionable colors for summer, tints that are likely to be popu lar are " primayera " (a pinky shade of mauve), sulphur ; Indian pink (a bright shade of vieux rose), ivory, blue gray, beige, and suede. AJI the new materials are made m these colors, besides, of course many others, and are seen to great advantage m the fine silky woollens, plain, spotted, or with shaded stripes, that are m vogue this year.

SPRINGBURN.

(frosi our correspondent. )

A successful magic lantern entertain ment was recently given m the Springburn School by Mr James Price, of Mount Somers, the Rev. Mr Finlaysoa being the lecturer. The views, which included a number of notable London scenes, and also some interesting microscopic speci mens, came out very dist:nctly. Mr Price recited the temperance poem. "Sir Jasper," and accompanied it witli effective illustrations on the curtain. A number of photographs of local residents were reproduced on the screen m a lifelike manne).', and formed an interesting close to the entertainment. Amongst those present were a large number of school children, who were kindly admitted free. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Price, to Mr Finlayson for presiding, to Mr-s Finlayson for her luusicul selections, and to tlie pi'omoters ot the entertain ment. As the educative value of good magiG lantern views is now being reoogmsod, it is to be hoped that before long we will have the opportunity of seeing other instructive and interesting views.

Elgin School Enquiry.

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION.

7'he following report, with its recom mendations ? was adopted by the Board of Education afc its last meeting, The Committee appointed for the purpose have carefully investigated the complaints preferred by the Elgin Com mittee against Mr Bramley. There were six charges m all,: — 1, For inflicting excessive, brutal, and disgusting punishment. % Eqr refusing children permission to leave "the schoolroom ' for necessary purposes. 3. For giving too many and too diffi cult home lesson?}. 4. For expelling -\yiljiain Gochrane without gnuse. 5. For leaving the sohooi during school hours without leave, 0. For generally disregarding the wishes of the Committee. j To support the very serious accusations of excessive flogging, <£c, there were but four witnesses called, namely, Jessie iSkilling, Jane Kennedy, Hugh Kennedy, 1 frnd Jj»mes Gilmour, children of some of ,the Committee, and of thjj respective ages of 13, il, 14, and 11 year's. It was clearly established that as a rule . one stroke of the cane on the hand has ' been the usual penalty for misconduct j '

extreme cases, however, have been visited by two, three, or four cu's. It was Hot suggested that the cane has been wielded with undue force, and all concerned agreed that the weapon has never been applied to other pans of the body, - . It is true that a year ago, when Jessie Shilling received one cut, the end of the rhumb was blistered, and that a small quantity of matter, about a penful, was discharged therefrom. Yet the master m our opinion wis unaware of. the condition of the finger wheu he .used the cane. The child suffered neither pain nor inconveni ence from the mishap. In the case of Jane Kennedy, the master no doubt on one-occasion ad* ministered four separate punishments of one cut each during the morning. The circumstance happened some months ago. Beyond redness of the skin no unhappy consequences resulted from the chastise ment. The parents did not complain to the master, and Mr Kennedy when under examination said, "I do not complain so much of the punishment as of the slow progress made by the children." There was nothing to show that the caning was undeserved, though there was enough evidence to prove the unprepared condi tion of the home lessons. In punishing Hugh Kennedy some time ago the nail of tiie thumb was blackened. No incon venience therefrom appears to have been sustained by the lad. It is worthy of remark that while the boy and his father deposed to the state of one Jfingar, Mrs Kennedy told us that "at least four of the fingers were discolored." James Gilinour a year ag« received two canings m one day, two cuts b«ing ad ministered on each occasion. The lad drove home some two or three hours aftei wards, and upon arriving there he imagined the room to be full of smoke, whereas the atmosphere was quite clear. It was impossible' or us m the circum stances, however, to attribute the apparently sudden dizziness to the punish ment inflicted. That sometime ago Mr Bramley slapped the heads of two or three of the children is clew : he has how ever discontinued the practice—on a which every person must deprecate. Oorporel punishment upon girls, except m extreme cases, is very objectionable, and should be avoided. • We think charge No 1 has completely broken down. That kvo children wetted their clothes m school cannot be denied: at the same time it is doubtful whether the master whw the children's signal of distress, a raised hand. In dismissing this ground of complaint, we think a different sgn, one of a more pronounced yet modest •character, should be provided for chillren attending the smaller schools. Whether home lessons should or should not be permitted is a question that need not be discussed m this memo:—lt is sufficient to say that m our opinion the lessons complained of were not upon the who! •unreasonable. But whether or not the evil existed, the chairman cf the committee admitted that since the last examination there has been nothing to complain of m that respect. We regret exceedingly Mr Bramley's action m expelling William Cochrane. We are not satisfied the boy committed the offence (uttering a lie) of which the mailer found him guilty, and on account of which he wa? dismissed from the school. We also think Mr Bivunley was injudicious and indiscreet m interfering with the innocent observance by the children of both sexes of ''All Fools' day." Mr Kennedy's reflections upon the master's prjwjrs to impart instruction are ground less, and m view of the evidence we will p^ss theiu by without further remark or com ment. VV c think the porch should not have beencouvei ted into aschoolroom during the winter months, and that Mr Bramley should have endeavored to meet the wi-shes of the parents m fixing the time of arrival and - departure of the infant scholars. Charge No. 5 is too trivial to further deal with, and we think the differences between the master and the Committee on the subject of the horse and cow can well be left to them to adjust, We nevertheless regret to say that the relations between Mr Bramley and the Committee have not been and are not likely to be happy. Neither side has been prepared to yield to the other. The principle of giving and taking has been apparently lost sight of, and the master has at all events treated the Committee with indifference. While we chink the notion of the Committee has been irritating, we cannot absolve Mr Bramley from blame ; be has been lacking m tact an 1! judgment, virtues which we hope may be acquired by time and exparience. As m our opinion Mr Bramley's future efforts at Mgin must prove to- a large extent powerless for good, and as the interests of the children are superior to all other considerations, we are constrained to advise that Mr Bramley be requested to resign. We were much impressed with the appearance of the school and its internal arrangements, and m view of all the circumstances we think this report should not disqualify Mr Bramley for future employment. (Signed) Thos. S. Weston, Thos. H. Anson. J. V. Colbokne-Veel.

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT HUTT.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutfc Road Board was" held on Thursday, July 9—all the members pre sent. It was decided to shingle the boundary road between Sherwood and Mitcham, subject to the consent of the Rakaia Board to bear half the cost; to re shingle about one and a half miles of the Cairn brae road, north of the railway ; to f ria Lo full width a portion of the West Coast road oppoti c Mr D. Cameron's (Olunes) land ; and So put the cutting into j,he Ashburtori River;,near Mr Johnston's, into passable order. It was resqlved that the Chairman ask the Ashburton Qounly Council to send a deputation to. meet the Board at the Ralfaxa Gorge cutting, that it may be pointed out to them that it is not feasable to keep the present cutting m order, Acqounts amounting to £103 4s lOd were passed for payment.

MOUN'JD SOMERS.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Soniers Road Board was held «» Monday, July .6. Present — Messrs Peache (Chairman), McMillan, Syme, and Chapman. overseer's report. The Overseer's report was read and considered. ■ RtITHKRFORI>'s ROAD. The Qyerseor 1 instrscted to inyite tenders for a cutting on this road. uraham's koad. The Overseer was Instructed to have the stones picked off a short piece of the jbhe track near Mr Grieves. ! '■ ■' nail's road. Some shjngle 'was ordered to be put on fihis rtiad nW the wafier race qi'ossifig. 1 o?shea'S; road. ' v , " Mr Q'Sheg, interviewed the I^oard w,ith pespecfc to tfie cjrder." made, last m.eetfn.g for the removal qf the gates on th|s road, aijd atjke4 fov the gatea to be allowed to re ? main. The Overseer and a member stated that the gafee next the main road was about lift wide, and fairly well hung, only the fastening Avas difficult' to open, Mr O'Shert w-is informed that the gat« would be allowed to remain, only the fastening must be improved. SAWMILL ROAD. Mr John Carney interviewed theßoard with respect to this road, and asked that the bush fye cleared off about eight qhafna. ' After spme dbny6rsati6n.it was resolved to | allow him/ £2 :''Xsx toward the work, oii ! condition! fch»i 4*4 worth of work •

to the satisfaction of * the Overseer. Per-" mission wasals^ granted to him to stack firewood on the side of the road. GOKSJ3 ON THE ROADS. The Overseer was instructed to notify all Owners that gorse, growing on the rjack adjoining their land must be cleared l>y August 31; or th« Board wculd take steps to clenr the same at their expense. CROSSING NEAR MR GRANTS. Mr Chapman reported that Mr Ci»rry was willing to pay half cosL of a crossing near Mr Grant's. The Overseer was in structed to have the crossing, made as soon as tha half cost had been paid to him. VILLAGE SETTLEMENT ROAD. Mr H. Bates, through the Overseer, drew the Board's attention to the fact? that a natural water course had been blocked on the "Villas Settlement road, which caused his Lad to be flooded m wet wecither.—Resolved' to order the water course to be opened out again, CORRESPONDENCE, A petition, signed by thirteen rate payers, asking the Board to do something to the Village (Settlement road, was re ceived. After some conversation the Overseer was instructed to inspect the road and report at the next meeting ot the Board. • The District Surveyor wrote re the road through R,S. 26799, stating that no sur veyor was available for the work.—Left tvith the 'Chairman to see the Chief Surveyor, The County Council wrotj stating that the Engineer had been instructed to have the approaches to bridges on the water race at Mount Somers repaired.—tie ceived. The Council also wrote asking the Board to reconsider its decision m not; calling a public meeting, to recommend names of persons to constitute a County Board.—Left with the Chairman to arrange. NOTICE OF-MOTION. Mr Chapman gave notice thathe would, at the next meeting of the Board, pro pose—" That a rate of one half penny m the £ be levied mi all rateable property m the district for the year ending March 31, 1892." ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £48 7s 4d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

fPKR PRESS ASSOCIATION) THE UNION BANK.

London, July 10. The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of 14 per cent., and carried forward £16,000. FAILURE TN WOOL TRADE. Lumpton, of Bradford, an Austra lian wool merchant, has failed. His liabilities are £25,000. [Presumably Mr G. W. Luptnn, formerly one of the largest buyers at the colonial sales, but who got into difficulties three or tour years ago, and has bi»co been carrying on business on a much smaller ,«c;ile,] AUDJENCE WITH THE QUEEN. Envoys from the South African chief Gungnnharaa have had an audience with the Queen. PROMOTION OF COMPANIES. The promotion of limited liability companies in Eiiglr.nd during the pre sent year shows a remarkable contrast with the first six months of last year. The capital of the companies floated during the latter period was £135,000,000 ; during the present year only £68,000,000. THE FRENCH PRESIDENT. In the House o£ Commons this after notn, Mr W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, in reply to a question asked by an lion, member, said that it was unusual to invite sovereigns to visit the country, but at the same time he assured the House that if President Carnot, of France, paid a visit to England he would be accorded a most cordial welcome. THE KAISER IN ENGLAND. The ceremony of presenting the free dom of the city to the Emperor of Germany was followed by a banquet, at which the Lord Mayor presided, The latter, in proposing the health of the Emperor, expatiated on the wisdom with which the affairs af Germany are administered, and dwell; on the efforts of the monarch himself to maintain peace. The Emperor returned Mb heartfelt thanks for the noble welcome he had received. He always felt at home in lovely England, whose Queen was a noble lady of great wisdom. The Emperor concluded by saying " I shall always endeavor to maintain peace, and always be ready to advance progress." London July 11. The Emperor of Germany, in his speech at Guildhall, said tkat the greatest aim of his life was to maintain the historic friendship of England and the peace of Europe. These alone, he thought, would give the confidence necessary to the promotion of science and art and the development of trade. His leisure moments would be spent in the direction of the jKUinotioß. of'the solution of the great problems of t\\p Tfye Emperor leaves for Edinbujigh ok Monday, and after cru.isj.qg about Scot*. - land, return to Cowes, Mrs Arthur Wilson, Mr Stanley Wilson, Mr and Mrs Lyeett Green, and Mr Berkeley Cave Levitt, who were concerned in the recent baccarat scandal case, attended the garden party at Marl borough House, the Prince of Wales' residence, to meet the Emperor of Germany. The English papers are unanirrous in praise of the remarks of the Emperor of Germany at Uuildhail. The Emperor dined with the Duke of Cambridge last night, and subse quently attended a state ball at Buck ingham Palace, which was a brilliant success; IRISH AUEAIRS. London, July IQ. '! The Times,?' «Standard," "Adver tiser," "St. James' Gazette," ancf )' Glqbe" cal} the Parlow election a Rapal victory, and de'nqunce the re turning power gf the priesthood^.' ' 'Mfi'Biljf-qur i§ enga'ge4 91) a 'MTOJ of education for Ireland.. London, July 11. The Irish Land Purchase Bill has passed through the House of Lords. The " Irish Catholic " has absorbed the " Nation " newspaper. IMPERIAL FEDERATION. Mr Stead, editor of the " Review of Reviews," suggests that the Prince of Wales should be elected President of the Commission to report on a scheme of Imperial federation.-' -i l 1 MONETARY. The "Statist" asserts that the mon«v

THE ASHBURTQN GUAKDIAN, MONDAY, JUL¥ 13, 1891.



STOCK-TAKING. C«reat Re due lions HAVE BEEN MADE] ' i '.Mlf ALL DEPARTMENTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY SPECTAL LINES FOJt rp hI s rxx eE K. Men's Tweed Trousers ... 7s 6d to Clear. Boy.s'Pilot Overcoats ... 9s 11(? Men's Tweed Suits ... 35s Boys' Tweed Suits ... 7s 6d Men's Shirts with collar... Is lid HATS and CAPS, SCARFS and BOWS GREATLY REDUCED. NEW GOODS GENUINE VALUE.. NEW -ZEALAND CLOTHING^ FACT OB V



Wanted. CASH Advertisements under chis heading not exceeding .SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at his Office. . _— ———• ■\\ ANTED Known—b. W, Aloorn ' • will feel obliged if all accounts owing are paid within fourteen days. WANTED Known.—Blankets and Flannels great bargains at Andrew Orr s. WANTED Known.—Great Clearing Sale at "The Corner" of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots.—W. H. Collier. ICE Cream oft. Cough drops on. Un Jl doubtcdly the best. H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. [ jTINEST Cod Liver Oil. Chest and JP Lung Protectors. Chilblain lini monts. Brooke, Chemist, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Girls' Boots 2s lid, Ladies' French Shoes 3s 1 Id, ' Gains* Shoes 5s 6d ; at Andrew Orr's | oHeap Sale. 6 214 WANTED every man m the County t > have a suit of the Ashburtori Tweeds. —Robert At,corn, Ash burton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. WANTED Known—Old Spoons and Forks Electro-plated and made .equal to new at 15s per dozen all round. A. Black, Jeweiler, East Street, 4 150 WANTED Known.—Call and secure bargains of Wirier Drapery at the GreafSale at W. 11. Collier's, " The Corner." - WANTED Known. — Have secured a Special Line of Cashmeres to be .sacrificed at Is per yard. Colours — Navy, Maroon, Grenat, Brown, Myrtle, &c—H. C. Segers, Melford House. rpo 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.— ,1. W. Hardley, East street. 6t-,?2* ANTED Known.—That for quality, assortment, arid price see Andrew Orr's large stock of Millinery, Clothing, and Boot.*. No presents, no bribes, but good value.— Andrew Orr. _____ DOUBLE Blankets, and through mis understanding double quantity sent from Mill. H-ive reduced the price 5* per pair. —Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saimders' Buildings. _ " 6 154 VTTANTED Known—ln consequence V V of the inconvenience to Customers by the rebuilding of our shop front, we have determine! to give some very cheap hies. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANIED, every man m the district to order a Kaiapoi or Roslyn Tweed Suit. Also, Boys' Suits and Gents' Overcoats m great variety.—Andrew Ork. f"i LORIOUS News.—Just purchased a \JC Dunedin Warehouseman's Stock ef 90 Pieces French Cashmeres and Merinos at less ttian half price. Will t c sold during the cheap sale at Is 10kl; regular price 3 S 9j._Andrew Ork. WANTED Known.—That if you want real good weaving boots, to keep your feet dry, you can got them m great variety at John Moison's, the expert Bootmaker, Town Hallsho,), East Stn-et 0 73 \ \ / ANTi'-D Kuown. —f havj a large \ V stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept m .«-tock.—J. \V. Hardley, East street. __ _ . ;,6A202 WANTED Known—H. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to .surface at 3s (id per loot. H. Dudley, Mooro Street. G§s4 ANTED KNOWN,-If you have the Cash, you can .save about 6s m every Pound, by buying your Jackets ■"Jlstois, Dress Goods, Millinery, &c, at ►S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s Clearing Sale.| 6_36 . Ph. X S E Js T S.—Through necessary alterations we will still continue giving presents. Come and see our Cheap Lines. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. "VTEW GAMES -Tiddledy Winks, 1\ Reversi, Snickem, and othere, 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 MUSIC— Vo-al and Instrumental. —L. F. Andrewes AND Co. WJTB T£ET« A' ;HCKJT 'ituTH CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, ©crner of Oashel and High streets S. M YB^ AND Co SURGEON IvENTIST And at Dunedin unl Westport ATTI-: have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the nighest class Avork and perfect lit 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 orAS 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 5,5. Extraction, 2a (id. Artificial Teeth and Denture*, made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at-, ovvest raiis Keating's Cough -ozexoes cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical tstimon -1 states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives pase, cue or two at bedtime enemies rest. For relieving (jUfficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by al.ihemisjts, m tins, Is l£d and 2s 9d e*ch



Public Notices I CIGAE DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. fTARRY FRIEDLAJSDER has re !-_»_ ceived a large consignment of. I New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to Every kind of Tobacco known to users =)f the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit t,very taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. j CIGARS of the »cry best Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, m I eluding the latest "Temple Bar." fs Practised m our .Saloon as an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an abe Professor are at their service. Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS DU COIFZURE EAST STREET. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE 4SD V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Habrisons Auction Mart, TpURNITURE and Picture Frame Jj trnde to order m any decign at shovtest notice., Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clegg erambulators. A'so ¥ WIESNiR PIANO 3. new business, new management, new goods, a long felt want supplied. James JVxcgregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VAKIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS; comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generaliy. Note,—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt che best appointed m South Canterbury^ Jyour patro^ace solicited. JAME-; McGREG Jit, §127 Orr's Building, East Street. tTg. russeLlT" BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, cititxsx cmi> ncif. Branch Office—East Street, ASIIBUBTOJff (Near H. Zande is.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Inj|Wporafe rl under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURC H. FIGHTS Company is prepared to advance JL money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages <-f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBUR7ON. ______ im THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR TON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderabk expense during a long series of yeans. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, px*obably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignia, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Doiglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, As\ O.ik, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts), Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, an endless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower' ' iiiii; Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus j Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nunsery Stock. Special quotations ito large buyers and the trade. THOS. SEALY, South QUi 9i £riel£e ;



NOTICE. ( ALL Persons found trespassing on tho Coldatream Estate with Dogs ©r Guns will be prosecuted. 3177 "" JOHN BTUDHOLME, Jus. t~~~' \ THE ASHBURTON~ fUMITUIE ... , IJMIM OF PICKFORD k UNDRILL In Tancred Street TS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Matting*, Floor Cloths, 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 selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call aniinspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired With promptitude. 6|Bl COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Monsy is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, : AND BOOTS, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s 4- MUST BE SOLD -~ "DREVIOUS to that awful day, the Ju day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. x 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, f W each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men s and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for" 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10|d, Hid, 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 Hs6d, 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, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth lOr, 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at W-TTT QPENCER & f^Q , W . DPEMCER & L/O, THE AKGADE. John Orr & Co. HAVE now landing and m stock, ex " Maori " from London, — 10 Caaks Ranso.ne's and Hornsby's Ploughshares I Case James Breech-loading Guns 1 Ton Chilled Shot 10 Cases Diamond 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 30 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 1200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire, 8, 9, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks-Bolts and Nuts 60 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins | Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins) Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Holloware— Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, £m to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case imperial's Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights 1 Cask Bag Hooks 60 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Kegs Wire Staples ; 3 Packages 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 iOO Cases Kerosene; warranted besfc obtainable 5000 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cases Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pockefc Cutlery Leather Belting, Ifin to 6in 4 Cases Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Cijlo» and Indian Tea Company s Pure Blended Teas. The above having been bought on th most favourable terms will be sold at LOWEST ;CURRENTaRATES. Purchasers should k msjuct ur^Stocks nd get quotations. JOHN ORR ft Go.