The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1891. MR JUSTICE EDWARDS.

The question of the legality or other wise of the appointment of Mr Edwards to the Supreme Court Beach is likely to be not very much longer m doubt, ;is the proceedings taken by Mr H. Yogel as counsel for a prisoner sentenced by the Judge named, for the trial of the validity of that appointment upon a writ of quo warrqnto must result m a pronouncement by the Supreme Court which (subject, we presume, to appeal) will have the effect of settling the vexed question. How necessary it is that it should be settled, and that without any avoidable delay, is ap parent from the fact that not only is it subversive of the confidence of the public that the decisions of a Judge should be open to challenge on the ground that thot Judge is alleged not to have been properly appointed, but the position of Mr Edwards himself must be an exceedingly unpleasant and uncom fortable one. IJptonowhe has been paid a salary of £1325 a year as Native Commissioner, without any allowance as a Supreme Court Judge, but the vote having been only for cine year, Ministers have no power to pay him any longer m the first-named capacity, and therefore he is now entirely with out salary or emolument of any kind. Such a case probably never occurred before m the case of a Puisne Judge, and it is to be hoped that it will never occur again. That it has occurred at all is a proof of how necessary it is that Ministers should take care to act m accordance with the requirements of the law and of the Constitution, and how awkward aud unpleasant are the consequences of ignoring these. The late Administration are to be blamed for the whole business, and their blunder m connection with this matter is one which will yet inevitably prove a costly business for the colony.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The wife of a porter at Bournemouth had four children at one birth, two of whom ard living. At an inquest on an infant m Bethual Green, it transpired that the parent was a mother at twelve. For shooting quail out of season a man has been fined m the Napier Resident Magistrate's Court £10 and £3 10s costs. ! A Maori named Pepeta iias committed suicide at Tairua by hanging-himself to the rafters-of his whare., } (The coalfields of America cover an area of 225,000 square miles. It ia estimated that they will last that country 60,0C0 years. A fish-hook has been unearthed m Egypt, showing that anglers 4000 years ago had tackle that would pass muster to-day On the new 20rs bronze coin issued by the Brazillion Government is stamped " Vintem ponpado, vintem ganho " —a cent saved is a cent earned. Amongst the crowd disporting themselves on the Serpentine a one legged man was seen skating with grace and rapidity, aided by a spiked walking-atick. At the Christchurch R.M. Court, Franciß limes, brewer, was yesterday fined £20 for a broach of the Trade Marks Act, by selling colonial porter m bottles with English labels. M jdern Jerusalem, it .«e is, is a curio is city. It has no public square, no public garden, no place of entertainment, no news papers, and no book.shops. Census tables show that while m 18-10 there were forty cifcica with a population of 10,000 or over, m 1880 there were 28G, and the number ha? now increased to 440. Though the ice lias disappeared from the Thames, the seagulls show a disposition to remain m Landau, and if protected will remain an ornament to the river. At Munich there is an hospital which is entirely supported by the sale of old steel pen-nibs, collected fron all parts of Germany. They are made into Match-springs, knives, and razors. The Dowager Queen of Corea died early m last summer at the age of eighty-three and five months were absorbed m prepara tions for the funeral. From the day of interment for three years, every Corean is bound to wear a white hat. Second crops of strawberries are being gathered at Mr J. Bulleid's and Mr Mark land's properties, Oamaru ; while at Totara Park and Totara station a second growth of apples have developed upon the trees. A curious feature of the New Mississippi Constitution has almot escaped notice. It declares that all bequests to religious or ecclesiastical societies shall be null and void, even although they are made for benevo lent purposes. Owing to the death of his eldest and only son Mr Rider Haggard has cancelled the arrangements for his lecturing tour m America, and is hurrying home with Mrs Haggard, whom the sudden blow has wholly prostrated. Two little girls are still left to I the bereaved parents. At present the Government seems to be puzzled as to who shall be chosen as Agent- General for the colony. The names sug gested so far are Sir W. Jervois, Sir J. Yogel, Sir E. Stafford, Hon Win. Gisborne, Hon R. Oliver, Mr W. L. Reea. Mr Geo. Hut chinson, and Mr W. B, Perceval. A meeting of the late J. B. Gresson's creditors was held yesterday afternoon. Messrs A. McLellan and A. M. Ollivier were . appointed trustees m place of Mr Henderson, resigned. It was resolvncl by twenty-seven (.representing £16,030) to three (representing £2463) to allow the widow the furniture and effects m the house. A statement was made on behalf of Hon H. B. Gresson that the estate was indebted to him m £23,994, and a declaration of proof was submitted m respect to it. It was stated, however, that he did not intend to press his claim, but would allow it to remain m the estate for the benefit of the general body of creditors. The Star of the East Lodge 1.0. G.T., held its usual weekly session on Wednesday night m the Templar Hall, and was opened at 7.30 by Bro Kingston, who presided. The officers of the Pride of Wakanui Lodge who where m, waiting, were then admitted m clue form, the Lodge singing the reception ode, and took their respective seats. The busi nesss was then disposed of, after which the Lodge went into harmony, the following members contributing songs readings, recita tions, and instrumental selections viz :—Bros Dowle, Pickford, Counter, Pitt, Stewart, Edwards, Higgs, Kingston, and Walker, Sisters Fowke, Buck, Wildsmith and Penn ington. Sisters Fowke and Pennington presided at the piano. Refreshments having been served a vote of thanks was accorded Bro Grant for the very handsome banner which he has presented to the Lodge, Bro Grant m responding stated that very likeiy lie would m a short, time present the Lodge with another emblem for its adornment. There was a very good attendance !of members and visitors, and all seemed to have enjoyed themselves most thoroughly. The news of the rapid «trides prohibition is making m New Zealand was received with acclamation. The Lodge was closed m due form at 10.30, by Bro Pitt, C.T. Wakanui.. Keatiku's Cotroii Lozexces euro Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold 1* by all Chemists, m tins, Is l^d and 2s 9d I

The Rev C, C. Brown lec.turea this even- |. ing at the Orange Hall on the subject " The ] Bible—is it inspired?" He takes of course the affirmative side. ' A special meeting of the Fire Brigade to consider the proposals of the Borough Council m relation to the Brigade, is. ap pointed for to-morrow evening at. eight o'clock. At Blenheim recently a visitor from Wel lington accidently dropped a sheath...knife over a fence, and m vaulting over to recover the weapon alighted on the point, which was sticking up from the ground. His foot was terribly lacerated. It is stated that among the papers seized at Barcaldine, Queensland, when the strike leaders were arrested, was a telegranllfrom a Charleville tradesman, stating that he had procured GOO rabbits and was prepared to let them loose if the pastoralists did not give •11 by April 1. Anniversary and Harvest Thanksgiving services m connection with the Wesleyau Church, will be held on Sunday next, by the n-jwly appointed superintendent minister of the Ashburton Circuit, the Key S. Lawry, to whom a reception will be tendered on the following Tuesday. Particulars will be s found m our advertising columns. I Householders are reminded that they can J faen-l m their votes for school committee elections at any time from now until 4 p.m. on Monday next. They should be ad dressed to the chairman of ■ the school com mittee and the envelopes marked outside "Ballotfor school coinmitU*election," In the case of the Ashburton School such envelopes may be left with Mr Duncan, Arcade, from whom voting papers may be obtained. Yesterday, a spieler was arrested at the racecourse by Sergeant Moller. On being brought to the police station by the Sergeant himself, he suddenly took French leave and bolted. He reckoned without his host, how ever, as the Sergeant proved himself to be possessed of a good turn of foot and staying power. The spieler was evidently not up m Ashburton geography and kept about the town blocks. Younger than the Sergeant, he had made good head, way, when a stalwart merchant hove m sight aud at a signal from the Sergeant took the situation m at a glance. One motion of his 'arm and another of his foot, and the merchant had the fugitive sprawling on the footpath. The depot had been alarmed meanwhile and constable McGill, with his garden suit on was following. The spieler refused to tr»vel. When the Constable appeared he waa willing to walk, but that privilege was denied him after his sturdy resistance and, his blasphemous style of blessing, and he was taken to the station m what is known as the frog's march. If that spieler ha? any s use he ha« run away for the last time and resisted the police for the last time, for tne frog's march doe 3 not help digestion, and is the reverse of com fortable as a mode of locomotion. The Rev C. C. Brown of Timaru, gave last night, the first of his promised series of lectures m the Templar Hall, to a fairly large audience. It is to be regretted that the Rev gentleman should have chosen race nights for the dates of his lectures, as the counter attractions were of a nature likely to draw away many who under other circumstances would have gladly heard him. In his lecture last night Mr Brown dealt with the vital question " What am I?" and showed that the body was only what orthodox Christi anity said it was, but that the spirit returned to God who gave iv He then touched on the further question "Where am I?" and »howed that the body of man was of the earth, enrthly, and that when he died he was dead, m every sense of the word, until the resurec tion. The question " Where do Igo after death ?" was the next query. On this ques tion the Rev lecturer pointed out that to the Great Author a day was as a thousand years, and a thousand years but as a day. -The dead remained asleep until the resurection, and the intervening time, although ages long, would seem as but a moment. "What will become of me at the resuirection ?" Those who have heard Mr Brown on previous occasions know well how ably he deals with a question like this, how clearly he explains hid conten tion that eternal pun>shffM?«£ does not mean eternal punishr/t/7, and how ; earnestly lie urges his hearers to pursue the quest of eternal life. A few questions were put to the lecturer at the close and the usual votes of thanks were passed. Mr T. M. Jones was chairman. . ■- ;?, :

THE MARKETS.

FURTHER RISE IN WHEAT.

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London, April 21. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 45s lo 46a. New Zealand flour 30 to 31s, with brisk demand. The Continental cornfields show no im provement. April 22. A cargo of New Zealand wheat, March- April shipment, has been soid at 445. Apples, ex steamer Pakeha, from New Zealand, sold at from 8s to 20s per case. Colonial stocks generally have fallen 1 per cent., " r^ •. . •. ■ The liabilities of Collyns and Co. are £42,000 and assets £28,000. The " World " considers the failure of the Victorian loan pircarily due to the dissolution of the WesLgarth Syndicate, and that the market was unfit owing to he after effects of Barings' disaster. It adds that the lesson is one which Victoria should mark and inwardly digest. (Received April 23, 10.15 a.m.) The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2 824,000 quarters; for the Continent 1,868,000 quarters. The money market is firmer. Three months bills 3§. National Bank of | Hew Zealand shares £110s, i

THE WATER SUPPLY.

The drought has made its influence felt m more ways than one. In a recent issue we pointed out that a total loss of nearly ninety thousand pounds had been suffered by the farmers of the county from the shortage of grain yield alone, as compared with previous years. This of itself is a serious matter, affecting, as it does, not only the farmers, but the whole population of the county ; for every soul within its boundaries, from the hills to the sea, and from the llakaia to the Rangitata River is, more or less directly, interested m the prosperity of the farmers. For years we m this county have been carrying on with varying and somewhat spasmodic vigor an agitation m favor of irrigation, and every dry season as it has recurred has given point and impetus to the move? rnent. It seems now, m view of the exceptionally prolonged period of dry weather which we are experiencing, that there is a hope of the County Engineer's scheme being favorably entertained by the county ratepayers at any rate the majority of the farmers we have conversed with on the subject appear to feel that some scheme or other that will effectually irrigate their parched land must eventually be adopted. This for the county. But m the town of Ashburton the drought has been very seriously felt, and m a direction never known before. Scarcely a pump well m the town is m flow, and such wells as are giving water are doing so m greatly reduced volume. As a result, many householders have had to sink their pipe wells to a greater depth, not aiways with good results; such as live near to a well that has still held out have to depend on their . neighbors' good nature for liberty to fill their pitchers ; some have to carry'the water for drinking pur poses for long distances; and others, we are sorry to say, are so circum stanced as to have to depend wholly for water for all I'uses upon the street channel that carries the flushing stream, sometimes charged with very deleterious matter, past their doors. The question is indeed a serious one, and the proposal of a high pressure scheme has once more been mooted, to supply the borough and suburbs. For this is not the first time that the subject of a " high pressure" water supply for the town has been mentioned m these columns, nor spoken of ex citedly at the. street corners. Away back m 1879 the Borough Council, im pelled, not by a shortage of dririking water but by the almost total absence of water m any volume for fire pre vention purposes, and with, a threat of increased insurance premiums hanging over their heads, wrestled with the question of a high pressure scheme. The Borough Engineer submitted to the Council a scheme that would have taken pure water into every house, and left abundance always available for any purpose whatever, fire prevention included. The source was away m the uplands of the county, and the water would have been of the purest and softest to be found m the Southern Alps. The County Council, also, willing to allow the Borough the share of the land fund subsidy that belonged to it, voted £5000 for a Avater supply when the town, put on the toga of municipal manhood. TJiat money was expended m iron pipes to be used m the proposed scheme, and which pipes have been sold piecemeal and the money expended m other ways, and the unsold residue may still be seen occasionally cropping up when drainage or culvert work is dons m the borough streets. A vote of the ratepayers was taken as to whether or not a loan of £15,000 should be floated to carry out the Engineer's scheme, and the result was an almost unanimous " Aye." Mean while, a heavy flood caused the river to burst its banks at about Digby's farm, and the country down to the borough was flooded. The torrent swept down the blind gullies, came tearing through the Domain, emptying itself into West street, just at the corner where the ornamental lake m the Domain becomes the reservoir for street channel supply. Nature drew with her own hand a map for a fire prevention Avater supply, and the £15,000 was never borroAved, but instead we have a supply costing only about £1500, a living stream flowing down each street, and a beautified People's Park. Cr Williamson, m one of his Council speeches m 1879, said the pump Avell supply was likely to last for many years. The possibility of its failure was not present m his mind, and he only recognised the possible fouling of the under stream by the increase of population on the surface and the consequent pollution by sewage from the drains, etc. But the possi bility that seemed so far from Mr Williamson's mind has come upon us, and a large part of the town is virtually without water. The question must be faced, sooner or later, by the Borough Council, and it will be for the rate payers to consider whether, m view of the great cost many of them have had to incur m sinking deeper their exist ing pipe Avells, or m driving fresh ones, the incidental expenditure they are daily put to m having water carried to their homes, the inconvenience and discomfort, and Avithal the possible attendant sickness from using impure water—whether, m face of all this, a abater rate for an efficient supply would not be preferable to the present hand to mouth mode of living. The giving out of the under ground stream shows that that at least is not a source of supply that can be permanently depended upon.

Addington Stock Market

Christchurch, \pril 22. There was a pretty full entry, and the attendance was fully up to the average. Store Sheep.—The number of store sheep was considerably smaller than at recent sales, but there was a fair demand for good sores of breeding ewes and cross bred lambs. Of 3500 yarded, the majority was cleared at the following rates :—Sound mouthed crossbred ewes, 7s 6d to 10s 9d • aged ewes 5s Gd, 6s, aivd 6s9d ; a fine line of two-tooth crossbred wethers 12s; three quarter bred wethers and a line of cross bred wethers and maiden ewes 11s id • merino ewes, 4s 6d to 4s lid; two lines of crossbred lambs 7s lOd and 9s. ] Lambs.—The demand for lambs was [proportionate to the supply, which is gradually falling off. 650 yarded to-day were by no means good sorts, with one or two exceptions, lla 8d was the highest: price obtained, but; tho general run of those sold brought 7s to 9s. Fat Sheep. — There were about 4000 catered. m the fat pens. Crossbred weihsrs

and.maiden ewes for trade.and ...export.and > light weight crossbred ewes ranged from 9s I to I2s. Merino wethers m good condition sold up to 12s 3d. Fat Cattle.—One hundred and fifty head of very nice sorts were yarded, but the heavy market of last week had ics effects, as butchers were nob eager buyers of the entry. A third of the entry were not sold, and those cleared realised from 15s to 16s per 1001 b, nothing better being obtained through out the gale. The few cows that were sold did not realise more than 12s 6d to 13s. Store Cattle.--There were very few stores, except dry cows. A few yearlings sold up to 12s 6d, and some two-year-olaa sold at 31s to £2 Is. A small line of forward bullocks brought £3 15s to £4. Pigs. —About 250, chiefly those nearly fit ! for bacoM, Were yarded. Considerable im provement m prices was manifested, 30s to 41s being obtainable for good baconers.

A Knowing Rooster.

A new and local enemy to the sparrow has suddenly developed itseir up here (says the Lake Wanaka cor respondent of the "Witness"), andif farmers m other places act upon the hint the idea might be productive of good results. My neigh bor, Mr Henry Maid man, has a, flourish ing clump of pinus insignis trees m front of his house. These contain about one hundred sparrows' nests, m which the different stages of infant.sparrow life are to be found throughout the summer. This year he obtained anuiriberof Cochin China eggs, which duly hatched out, the chickens ultimately growing into fine large poultry, possessing, as the sequel will show, much more intelligence than the ordinary fowl. The biggest rooster, by .some means unknowntoMr Matdman, became aware hhat the nests contained many toothsome morsels,, and vaVv once began an active campaign! Accordingly he would.fly up the trees, and would move from branch to branch, and rifle each sparrow's nest, and perhaps tear it to pieces^ His mates at the foot of the tree j would be keenly interested spectators, and if a young sparrow fell to the ground ifc would be immediately pounced upon by a fowl, and there'would then be a .«rotes" que procession of several heavy, lumber ing birds—draught poultry we might call them—chasing the one carrying the prize, which it held by a leg or a wing, the other limbs dangling ,al)out. Some of the others afterwards discovered that the* best plan was to ascend the trees and get the itit-biis themselves, and so the game went on for about a week till the nests were cleared out.

Judge Edwards' Salary.

[per, press association. J Wellington, April 22 Judge Edwards this week, following the usual practice of Government officers,' forwarded hi,s voucher for salary for the current month, falling due on f;he 30th inst. As there was no appropriation to meet the payment, the salary voted for Mr Edwards by the House, as Native Lands Commissioner, having expired on 31sfc_ March, the claim was referred to Ministers. After consideration of the matter, the Cabinet decided that Govern ment have no power to make the pay ment, inasmuch as the appropriation for the Commissioner has been exhausted, and Ministers have no power to pay Mr Edwards a salary as Judge, because the House definitely declined to recognise his judgesliip by striking out the judicial title from tho estimates, and, further, that the message proposing the excision of the word came to the House from the Governor.

Celebrating his 90th Birthday.

From the fact that the Yorkshire paper from which the following is taken has been specially • addressed - to the editor of this journal we conclude that the nonage narian referred to is related to our Ash burton townsman of the same name ;—Qn Saturday last Mr John Steel, of 5, v ictoria Street (off York Street), Bingley, cele brated his ninetieth birthday, which occurred a short time ago, m his usual manner. About thirty relatives and friends, principally from Addmghanv and Allerton, had tea together m his house, and afterwards spent the evening m pleasant conversation, m retelling old Ules, ana other enjoyable ways. Last year Mr Steel danced a hornpipe at his birthday celebration, but this year he did not repeat the performance, as, he gravely remarked, "My puff is .getting less ; ye cannot think a pair o' bellows will bide blawin' for iver and iver." Mr Steel is snch a remarkably hearty and vigorous old man that a word or two respecting his life will not be uninteresting to our readers. Except, when the weather is very severe, he is always to be found trotting about Bingley and district—as active as most men much younger m years and he has a very great " nodding " acquaintance ; everybody knows " Old John." Mr Steel ,is a. native of Addinghamj but left there som« sixty years ago and settled at Bingley. He has followed a variety of occupations, but has been chiefly engaged m outdoor agricultural work, and this mny account m some measure for his longevity and good health—for it is his boast that he has never had a doctor's bill m his hotise, and never had a doctor. After living for more than fifty years m Wellington street, Bingley, Mr Steel decided upon, andnue cessfully made, a journey almost unique for a man of eighty-two years of age. He visited some of his children who had gone out to New Zealand. He was accom panied by a number of children and grandchildren—eleven m all—and they set out m the beginning of June m 1883, and landed m due course near Christ church. He lived principally with one of his sons at Ashburton, but he had a yearning for his old homeland accord-, inglj he returned to England on the 24th J of May m 1885, having been away as nearly as possible two years. Whilst irk New Zealand he travelled about and saw a good deal, and he is warm m hia praises < of the land over the sea. Mr Steel has three daughters and four sons living- of whom two sons and one daughter, are m New Zealand—and seven of his children, with his two wives, lie buried m Adding ham Churchyard. He has nineteen grand* children, and the same number of great grandchildren. — From the " Keighley Times " (Yorkshire.)

A Narrow Escape.

[per press association.] Rrefton, April 22. Travelling from Wesport to Reef ton yesterday afternoon, a hawker named Sewell, proprietor of the van known as Noah's Ark, had a miraculous escape. Sewell peddles between Nelson and Westport and his van and three horse?' fell over a fprecipice: between 80 and 100 feet deep, near Hawke's Craig, into the- Buller river. Sewell also fell over but the shrubbery broke his fall. Two of the j Worses were seen m the water anil tho | third swimming across tht river. The van was smashed, butSewell escaped on to the road with only his head cut. The road contractors hastened to his assistance. It is not known whether the horses were rescued.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PEK PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

1 Feiijhng,s April 23. f The licensing election yesterday re sulted m the return of the previous Committee, and the local option poll i| favor of an increase of all licenses by large majorities.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[per press .association.^] London, April 22, Mr John Redmond, M.P., addressed a meeting at Dublin tc-day, when he i declared that the National League and plan of campaign would collapse for want of funds, and said the seceders from Mr Parnell would be responsible for it., Addressing: the -annual- meeting- of the Primrose League to-day, the Mai-quis of Salisbury said that pros perity and tranquillity, were resulting from resolute government m Ireland, and he condemned the practice of .the hierarchy m Ireland, m attempting to secure political control m that country. The ■■';' Times " eulogises Mr Parnell for Supporting the Irish Land Purchase Bill. c- ; — ■■•■•■■■■■ ■■■■■•■■ ■■

Portugal and Mashona land.

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Capetown, April 22. I The Republic which the Boers are j forming m Manicaland has been under way for four years, and will be pro claimed on "June 3rd. The Boer expedition includes 1000 Cape colonists, and represents the Africander band which now distrusts Mr Rhodes' Imperial scheme. The expedition will cross; the liiapopo on June 2nd, and the Republic will be declared on the following day. The Republic will be established on the basis of the treaty granted to the Boer farmers ten years ago. London, April 22. The Government of Capetown has forwarded a protest against the inac tion of the Imperial Government with regard to the Portuguese action m Mashonaland. The Marquis of Salisbury has de manded from the Portuguese Govern ment an explanation of the event, arid should it be unsatisfactory will insist on reparation. The English Press is unanimous m its opinion that a lesson should be taught Portugal for its action m Mashonaland. The "Daily Telegraph" insists that it is the duty of the Marquis of Salisbury to send a British fleet to Lisbon to demand satisfaction. (Received April 22,11 a.m.) * London, Apiil 22 Tho " Staadard," says it is untrue that Portugal is conniving at the Boers' expedition to Mashonaland. I Capetown, April 22. The Africander Bund is now said to be disposed to favor Mr Cecil Rhodes' suggestion for averting a collision between : the' Boers expedition and the South African Company, There is great excitement at the Cape owing to the report that the Marquis of Salis bury will only remonstrate with Porl tugal for its action m Mashonaland, and the "Capetown Times" hints 3it would be advisable to lower the British standard m South Af rica: . - ;

The Manipur Rising

[PER PRriSS ASSOCIATION.] Calcutta, April 21. The British troops will concentrate m Mauipur on the 27th. April 22. The British force routed the Miran aais af Khankai Valley, killing 150 men.

TELEGRAPHIC.

Home and Foreign.

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.... London, April 22. The dissolution of Parliament m the autumn is assured. Genei'al Booth has been left a legacy of £70,000 by a widow. (A later telegram refers to the amount as £10,000.) ; The report that the 3rd Grenadiers had refused to parade is denied. Mr William Lidderdale has been re elected Governor of the Bank of Eng^ land. It is reported that Get-many will cling to England m regard to Wesi African territory and the South Congo. Mr DeCobain writes that he is pre pared to meet th« charges, provided his friends advise him that it is necessary to do so. The Trustees' Liability Bill which the Government propose to introduce m the House of Commons, will widen the scope of investment of trust funds by trustees. Sir J. F. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, has sent an agent to Pied mont and Lombardy m Italy to select agriculturists who are experts m fruit growing, and who are willing to emi grate to Queensland. He proposes to send 350 men to that colony from j Genoa at the end of Jane. Washington, April 22. tit is probable that Mr J. G. Blaiae, Secretary of State, will be nominated for the Presidency. New York, April 22. The Italian Consul at New Orleans insists that all of those lynched except two were Italian subjects, Kingston, April 22. The Jamaica Exhibition, which was opened on January 27th by Prince George of Wales, is a failure. Rome, April 22. The Italian Government is expel ling Anarchists from Italy with a view to preventing trouble <M May Day. ? ■ Paths, April 22. The Courts have confirmed the reso lution passed by the Council of Foreig* Colonies permitting colonial trading companies m the Pacific to employ convict labor.

AUSTRALIAN.

" ■ Melbourne, March 22. Parliament has been further pro rogued until May 13th. The Trades' Congress, which opened at Ballarat to-day, passed a resolution expressing sympathy with the Queens land shearers on strike, and also one ■ pledging them , financial support. A motion to invite Sir George Grey to attend' the sittings was carried with great enthusiasm. : Adelaide, April 22, The trans-continental exploring ex pedition left Peak to-day, and will be absent about twelve months, during which time it will endeavour to fill up Ithe blanks m j;he map representing ; Central Australia. . Sir' T.; Eider is 'furnishing the mews for the ex-

which will be under the command of Mr Lindsay, of Ade laide.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTO3S RACING CLUB

AUTUMN MEETING

FIRST DAY.

President-^E. G. Wright, Jf.H.R. Jur»GK—Matthew SuX Stewards— 0. W. Purneli; E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshiro, Hugo Friedlander. J. C. N. Orifer, T. 'Leahy;- 'WltftoMfa,"^. Thomas, and J. M. Tweod. Treasurer —David Thomas* Olkhk OF;Scales— I R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course — A. Htwgo t. Handicappkr—J. Cress- I wel\ Starter—D. Thomas. The most pronounced success attended I the opening day, yesterday, of -the | Ashbui^nn R;icing Club's Autumn Meet | ing. The attendance was the, best, m more ways than one that has been seen on the course for many years ; the fields were large, and oi the best all-round quality that has ever competed at Ash burton ; the racing was interesting," arid several of the finishes e'citing ; and the receipts from all sources were such as to gladden the heart of "the worthy Treasurer and to lead the Club to promise better yrand stand accommodation for the general public, and larger stakes for liorseownersat future meetings. Meeting after meeting for the last' four years visitors have noticed fresh, improvements; this time a handsome set of entrance gates m iron-work from the establish ment of Mr John Anderson,'Chrisrcnurch, has just been placed into position, and add greatly to the convenience as well as appearance of the approach to the enclosures. All that could be done m such weather as we hare had was done .to make the race-fcrack good going, but it was still hard, and fast times , wera consequently recorded. The thorough renovation of the track, and the erection of a new stand will, we understand, be undertaken at an early date. The old stand was well-filled yesterday, 7 'and the new shilling stand, a comfortable and commodious ' building from 1 which*'.an. excellent view of the racing is had,, waa also well patronised. "The Ashburton Band played on the lawn, but was scarcely m its best form. Mr John Henry had charge of the booth under the grand stand, c.nd Mrs Butler and Mrs McTeague the publican's and confectioner's booths under the shilling stand. There*was an entire absence of gambling games, and the spieler class was very 'scantily represented, and Sergt. Mdller and -his staff of police had not a difficult task m preserving order. Two jockeys had spills during the daj\ but neither was seriously... hurt, though m one case the W-se) Eoo, sustained a shaking that will prevent her racing for some time. A regrettable incident was the brief scene of disorder which followed the declaration of the judge's verdict m the Flying Handicap, which was almost unanimously considered to be erroneous. It is the more unfortu nate as Mr Stead has not for sever*l years been represented attha Ashburton meetings. With this exception everything went well, and there is every prospect, fine weather and large fields included, of a similar success being scored to-day. Messrs Mason and Roberts put £2079 through the totalisator, which., is the largest sum ever dealt with here m "one day. The racing for the different events, is described m detail below, and need not be further commented upon •-— ' r"' 3. Ashburtdn Autumn Handicap, of 70 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One irile and a half. ; 18. Mr T. Daly's br g Liberator: 4yri 6st9lb, ... ■ * ... (ft. AJW)\ I 47. Mr F. Russell's b g Coinage, * 6yra, 6stlolb,. .... (U. Holmes) 2 111. Mr D. O'Brien's br f Hazel, 3yrs, Bst9lb, . (White>t-3 46 Mr W. Russell's b c Bay King, 3yrs, 6st 121 b .;. Kingan) 0 71 Mr W. C. Webb's eh f Crown Jewel, 3yrs, 6st 71b (car. 6stlolb) (Thomas) 0 30 Mr T. Stewart's b m Rosebud, aged, Bst4lb .., .... (Brown) 0 18 Mr T. W. Hungerford's blk h ' British Lion, aged, 7sfc 131K (Burns) 0 21 Mr G. G Stead's b c .Moraine, - / .Syift 7sb 91b ... ... (Dairson) 0 19 Mr F. Holmes' blk c Thackeray, 3yrs, 7st3lb ... ... (Ray) 0 A long delay at the starting post" was caused by the vagaries of Thackeray and Moraine, during which the latter kicked Crown .Tewel very severely. Ultimately the flag- fell to a capital start, but Thackeray was held too long, and lost ground that he was unable, to make up m .the race. Coinage led by a length'olr two for the first half mile, with Liberator, Rosebud, Bay King, and Moraine follow ing m the order named.' Going along the back stretch Liberator joined Coinage, and these two raced together four or five lengths m advance of bh*s others found to Shearman's corner. ' Hazel then D'egaiito move up, and Moraine was beaten. There was a cbse and excitmg struggle up the straight between Coinage 'and -Liberator, ' which ended by the latter drawing away m the last few strides and winning a splendid race by less .than a length;; Hazel -finished with a fast run which took her into third place, and the others passed the post m straggling order. Time, 2:nin 39sec- Dividend!— £24 Is. 4. NovkijßacEj of 20.50v8._ The winner to bs sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole 'of'the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. 33 Mr T. Stone's cb m Goldfinch, . aged (car. Bst 41b) McConoehie) ; 1 60 Mr G. M. Aynsley's b g Loiter,-; aged (car. Bst3lb) .., (Brown) + 105 Messrs M. and J. Allan's b m Cora., 6yrs (R. Allan) t 12 Mr J. Cass' hr § Zest, aged : (F< Kingan) 0 24 Mr P. J. Honley's eh g Koyalty, aged (car. Bst 41b) (F. Holmes) 0 24 Mr J. Gibson's br g Kelpie, 6yra (H. Jackson) 0 10 Mr.S. Brown's blk g Jack U. ? aged fear. Bst 21b) ... (Leeson) 0 Won by a head, dead heat for second place. Time, 51sec. Dividend —£7 6s. The winner was sold fco Mr H. Ward for 14 sovu. 5. District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys;; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. ' 69 Mr T. Daly's br g Ben, 4yrs, lOsb 91b ... ■*.:. ... (Fox) 1 24 Mr L. Markey's b f Calm, 3yrs, Bst ... ... (Buddicombe) 2 21 Mr K. Mahoney's br g Cactus, 3yrs, Bst... , ... . (H. .Jwjkson) 3 44 Mr J. M. Hampton's b g King of Ulster, 6yrs, lQst , (RJcGonoohie), 0 32 Mr M. Scott's eh g Pennine, I oyrs, Bst 131 b ... (Rosewarne) 0 H4B Mr E. T. Rhodes'* eh' f Tiger Lily. 3yrs, Bst 31b. ... (Drown) 0 , 3MrI. M. Thompson's eh f Fairy i Queen, 3yrs, Bst 31b... (Leeson) 0 I 12 Mr C. Cairns b g New Hope, syrs, Bsb3lb ... (F. Holmes) 0 Ben took the lead m theifirst furlong, and was never afterwards headed, winning hard held by a length from Calm, who came with a strong run at the finish, and beat Cactus, by a length for second place. Tiger Lily ran off the course at the home turji when about fourth. Time, Imm 47sec. Diridend—£4 12s. " 6. Flying Handicap, of ,35 sots ; second horse & soys from tho stake*. Tntee quarters of a mile. 132 Mr V. Harris' bf Inez, 3yrs,''S'rf Ufa „ (White) |.

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The best medicine is Sander ; ,and Sons i 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, by the 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 Sclmltz, 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 s» ftetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was and m its place were inadt during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive foster dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after ahe lapse of several week 3. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the | latter treatment, saved the patient's life.' (Advt.) . ' 3



Public Notices, FOE SALE." """■ 'OYE CORN. CAPJS BARLEY, TARES, RAPE. This is the time for sowing. WANTED TO PURCHASE— t Last Season's Heavy Canadian OATS. JOHN G. REPTfiLL. N O T I 0 E. "T HAVE much pleasure m informing JL tho Public that I have disposed of my Tobacconist, and Fancy Goods Em porium, Hairdressing Saloon, and Billiard Room to Mr Harry Fried lander. While thanking Clients for their liberal support accorded to me, I beg to ask con tinuance of the same for my successor. W. ZANDER. SPECIAL NOTICE. WITH reference to the above I respect fully notify the Public of Ashbur ton and its vicinity, that I have taken over the old established business formerly m the occupation of Mr Wilhelm Zander, and will henceforth carry it on under my direct supervision, and hope, by strict attention to the wants of my Customers, to meet with the continued patronage accorded to my predecessor. HARRY FRIEDLANDER 4_74 *MUNEYJ_>LEND.^ TirONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE 4OLT> PROPERTY, m sums of J3IOO TOJBSOOO For further particulars apply to the istmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. ~A~USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVt jCX DENT SOCIETY, Established 1849. FOR LIFE-ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE—CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OY DIRECTORS: Hon. Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Hon. C. J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Elward Richardson, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STEELING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS 3URE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Amuu.il Bonnscs, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern H—ttiiepliorc. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m ai.y other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cast Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,00 C,OOO sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, he Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during tho year 1889, assurin £3,679,459, with new Premims amoun ng to £133, 000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY JuIBERALITY, PROFITS. ITS investments m New Zealand secur ties are £1,273,514, and all the surpl Branch accumulations are invested m th Colony, thus making it essentially a 'THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA MAN OFFICES EDWARD W LOWE^ Resident Secretary Christchurch District Office, W. H. JJERRY, Local Broker, District Secretary H PER. WiIJI.T£ETff jCriIIOUTTEETH CHRIsrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets Q lU[ YE R S AND no. SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin unl Westport fTTE have gained tht FIRST AWARD W ** the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appii ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v;e guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower — temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth. Replaced Temporarily al .-nost 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 SAS severa. times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence ia perfectly painless and positively safe^ Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or -Jrenuxlellfld at fcuwll cv#t



Waateu CASH Advertisenierita aaiar this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be Mt at this Offcc , WA NTB D, respectabTe~Boarclers. Comfortable home. Terms very reasonable. Apply office of this paper. 4t185 /"POOLING and invigorating Ice Cream \_/ as made by H. G. Flower, Con fectioner, East Street. WANTED Known-r-Old Spoons and Forks Electro-plated and made equal to new at 15s per dozen all round. A. Black, Jeweller, E ist Street. 4 150 ILLINERY. —Specially selected Paris styles m Hats and Bonnets. Mrs Gates has just returned from Sydney with all the latest ideas m Millinery.— Andrew Orf*. 4 154 "Tl J ANTED Known.—Mks j7 Buoh- YY anan has opened as Fruiterer and Confectioner, next Messrs John Orr and Co., East Street. T^'OCAL INDUSTRY. -Gents' "Suite I J made to order from £3 10s. Ladies Dress Tweeds, double-width Kaiapoi made, beautiful goods at 4s 6d. Six yards to the dress.—Andrew Orr. 4155 AN TE D Known —That" Andrew Orr is offering 80 Ladies Sealette Jackets, newest styles, at moderate prices. 4^56 ANTED Known.—lt you want good value for your money go to Melford House. Cheapest first-class Drapery m town. —11. 0. Seoers, Melford House W"~ ANTED 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, JUST opened a choice lot of Ladies' Plush Jackets, newest shapes. Also a new lot of Ladies' Pelerines and Bois. —H. C. Skgkks, Melford House. ANTED Known—That Andrew Orr is appointed agent for the cele brated Standard Boots. Every pair guaranteed. 4*54 ANTED Known—Some special lines m choice Dress Goods at very low prices showing at " The Corner." ANTED Known — That Andrew Orr is offering at a great reduction 250 pairs of best Kaiapoi and Roslyn Blankets, contracted for when wool was at its lowest price. 4§52 il/ANTKD Known.—'Ye are now VV opening all our new Winter Goods m Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, &c.—H. C. Sbgers, Melford House. W~~ ANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ANTED Known—The "Strong"* wear " Boot is the best for Mens Uadies and Children.-^-W, H. Collier. /"^ LASS, Earthenware, and China, \JC direct from the Manufacturers. Robert Alcorn, Tea Warehouse and Ashburton Clothing Mart, Sauuders' Buildings. I TANOSOME Presents given away I L m June. Now giving tickets to every purchaser of 5s and upwards of Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc. —H. O. Segers, Melford House^ (^HEAP SALE of Surplus Stock will J be continued for this month only, Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music etc., at Wholesale Prices to effect a clear ance. Subscribers wanted for monthly parts of Leisure Hour, Quiver, Gar dener's Magazine, American Agriculturist, English Mechanic, and others.—L. F. Andrewes & Co. A~THirMiRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Litet»iry, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited., Melbourne l^nb Taracp, Rus'ell Street Melbourne. PI » H. ' JP I S H. "CpDWIN SENIOR begs to inform the IJJ inhabitants of Ashburton and Dis trict, that he purposes opening m the above line m the premises lately occupied by the Ashburton Club, Tancred Street, Fresh fish and oysters daily. 4 127 EDWIN SENIOR. Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. OWING to the demand being greatly m excess of our supply last season for the Patent Double Refined KERO SENE, we have made special arrange ments this year with the shippers for regular consignments during the winter months. The first we have just landed, AND IS NOW IN STOCK. It has many advantages over the ordinary Kerosene, and has no rival for Household Purposes, being perfectly pure, gives a mellow brilliant ligljt, will not dazzle or affect the eye, is almost odourless, much more economical, absolutely safe, therefore dispenses with all risk m handling and danger m using where there are Children. We have also all kinds of ENGLISH CANDLES m stock including— STEARINE, SPERM, PARRAFIN, WAX, ETC. Special quotations for Boxes, Cases, and Lapge Parcels. N.B.—All goods purchased from us can bo returned if not satisfactory. Satisfac tion being our motto. STEPHENS BROS. MAHKET HOUSE. _ U.S.S CO U.S.S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitkd Steamers sail as under :— FromLYiTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m.; other days, 5 p.m.) Dunedin... Tues., Thurs., and Friday. Nelson ... Tues., Thur&., and Sat. Onehunga ... Every Thursday. Auckland via East Coast ... Thursda 1 Melbourne ... Tuesday. Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday. Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly. Passengers nr-iy be booked to Hobarfc, Melbourne, Sydney, tuid all New Zealand ports at the office of ..,- , GEC. JAMESON, . |-V|6iit ? A&ilijW/ton,