The Ashburton Guardian. Mangna est Veritas et Prævalesit. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891 LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Pittaburg couple eloped on skates. | Gastchina, the Czir's home, contains 700 rooms. ! Parsee girls are crowding into the Bombay University. I Ireland had its greatest population m 1841. The figures given were 8,1 75,124. Ah Spitsbergen the longest day is three and one half mouths. The Hon J. G. Ward has purchased the Invercargill tramway.*. When the railway across Siberia is com pleted it is estimated Uiat the tour of the world m fifty days will be feasible. A great Socialistic demonstration is ex pected about May Ist m every capital city m Europe west of Russia. A sucking pig carelessly wrapped m brown paper with both ends open was an article sent through the English Post Office and delivered to the addressee. Patti Was only seven when she first went on the stage to sing. Her initial appear ance was at a concert m Niblo's Garden, New York, December 3, 1851. Russian refineries have signed an agree ment to produce only sufficient oil for the needs of the Russian community, and to cease exporting. In Paris the disorderly and lawless ele ment is on the increase, and never loses a ! chance to make both street and indoor demonstrations. Kinking'-is. the latest English pastime adopted by the natives of India. A rink for their sole use is being prepared m Cal cutta and another planned at Mandalay. A London firm of engineers has received a concession for the building of ah electric railway, five miles m length, between Naples and Capo di Monte. The work must be finished within nine Kionths. The poor people of Russia have had a hard time of it this winter. Terrific snow storms have prevailed recently throughout the South-eastern portions of Russia, and whole villages and numbers of isolated houses have been almost buried the snow. Last August there was a fall of manna m Asia Minor, .which was baked for bread aittr the manner of the Biblical tradition. It has -been examined by Frenchmen of science and identified as lichen of the family lecanor t. esculent >. . On the day of the last Japanese census 65 persons were more than 100 years old, 43 more than 101, 13 more than iO2, 11 more than lu3, one more than 104, nine more than 105, three more than 106, one more than 107, and one more than 109 years old. Citizen: "Yes, I have an umbrella that needs mending, but if I let you have it, how am I to know that you .will bring it back "1" Umbrella mender: " Haf no fear, I always sharge more for mending dan I could sell zee umbrella for.', The local Tennis Club will play a match against the South bridge Club to-morrow afternoon on the home courts, when some interesting play may be looked for. The visitors will arrive by express. Play com mences at two p.m. A Maori woman m giving evidence at Gisborne the other day, and desirous to im press the magistrate with her important tribal position, informed the magistrate that she was " the ace, the highest card m the pack ! " • Several monkeys m the Zoological Gardens m Melbourne have died lately. The autho rities had a post mortem examination made m one instance when it was fouud that death was due to an accumulation of plaster of Pari3 m the stomach. Children had killed them with lollies. The Japanese 'census shows that the population a year ago was 40,072,020- — 20,241,836 males and 19,825,65 i females, 7,840,872 inhabited houses, 3,825 nobles, 1,093,637 sMzvlin, or members of the old military class, 38,074,558 "common people," and 7,445,110 married couples. Mr F. M. I ickman announces the sale of Mr Kingston's furniture and effects at Carter's terrace, m consequence of Mr King ston having let the property. Mrs Kingston is going to England for medical advice, but Mr Kingston does not make any change m his business arrangements m Ashburton, which will be carried on as usual. Tne " Advocate " says that a gentleman is reported to have cleared £75 at a sale 1 at Bulls, by simply taking delivery of 500 sheep at 10s each from a vendor, and at once selling them at 13s 2d each, under the hammer. A good judgment as to the state of the market can be turned to some value at times. •Messrs Nelson Bros, are immediately about to commence active operations m connec tion with meat-freezing m the Bruce district. The " Bruce Herald " says that the mathinery for the apparatus is on the way out from England, and the boilers are m course of construction by Mr R. S. Sparrow, of Dunedin. It is stated on good authority (says the j'New Zealand Times") that some astound ing revelations will be made m connection with the Forty-mile Bush land settlements. It is said that an enquiry shows that only one out of every three who have taken up land is a bona fide settler within the meaning of the Act. The " Auckland Herald," m discussing the question of a successor to the Agent generalsliip, reviews the claims put forward on behalf of Sir Julius Yogel, Mr Hutchiuson, and Mr Perceval, and rejects them. It suggests that Mr Kennaway, who has been doing the principal work for some time, should have power to transact all the busi ness. Miss Kate Draxel, otherwise known as Sister Catharine, has founded a new religious order, to which she has devoted her immense fortune, estimated at £1,600,000. The order will} be known as the -Sisters of the Most Foly Sacrament. Its objects will be to ame liorate the condition of the North American Indian? and the negroes, and a convent and schools are to be erected at Arundel. near Washington. The London " Times " contains the follow ing announcement: —" We are requested by the Agent-General of New Zealand to state that Mr Ballnnce, Premier of the colony, has announced the decision of the New Zea- land Government that the raising of new loans m this market shall be discontinued. The right continues to be reserved to convert outstanding securities into three-and-a-half percent, inscribed stock," i Sister Rose Gertrude m her last letter says: —I do not know yet what lam going to do ; but for the present I am going to stay on the island a little while to finish some work which has been given me by an author. Then I want to visit Tokelau,. Gilbert Islands, Fiji, aud Poumoutou, to take notes and photographs of tropical diseases, especially leprosy. I hear they have many diseases, and extraordinary ways of treating them m those islands," Edison's wonderful phonograph or "Talk ing machine " is attracting crowded houses m Christchurch at the Theatre Royal. Notwithstanding that this is the second season for the phonograph m that city, the interest m the machine is greater than ever. Messrs Macmahon have arranged to give two exhibitions of the phonograph m Ashburton on Thursday and Friday evenings next. A man named Charles E. Pratt lately inherited £303,000 m England. He had lired for a long period m Rahway, New Jersey, m modest but comfortable circum stances. On inheriting his fortune he built a princely mansion, bought horses, and en gaged a large. retinue of servants,! He seemed, hp^eipiei?, nofc to enjoy his new life, and one morning he remarked to, a sppyant that he wished he was back m his qld house, as he was very lonely and unhappy. An hour oi 1 two later hg walked into, his old house, which had been Qonyertecl into a fctible, took a pistol from his pocket, and shot himself through the head. The report roused some stablemen, who ran m and found liis d,ead body on th.c stably floor,

The latest rumour about the office ot the 1 Agent-General is that it is likely to bu J offered to Mi- Lirnach. The "New Zealand Times" suggests that, the first doctor who kills a patient through the use of tuberculinc should' be tried for manslaughter. 1 A man was arrested at Tinaaru, oa sus- J picion of having stolen a large sum of money from a bedroom m an hotel m town on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. . The Wellington correspondent ot' the. "New Zealand Herald" says that it is rumoured m that city that Mr Montgomery Sir O. M. O'Rorke, and Mr Feldwick are to be called to the Legislative Council. 'The services on Sunday next m the Ash burton Presbyterian Church will be con ducted by the Rev Hugh Irwin,'of Ferry Road Christchurch, who will also preach at Wakanui m the afternoon. The " Auckland Herald" says :—There h a likelihood of a keen contest for the Te Aroha scat. Sir Walter Buller, at present m Auckland, Messrs J. M. Dargaville, Bagnall, and Adam Porter are mentioned as probable cxndidates. A rumour conies from Wellington that Sir G. Maurice O'Roekr may be a candidate. The Catholic authority m Troves (accord ing to Ddlzeil) announce that the coat of j Joseph, the husband of Mary, which is preserved there as a sacred relic, is to be exhibited to the faithful during the summer months, when pilgrimages from all parts of Catholic Germany are expected 10 visit Treves. The garment was recently inspected by a number of clerical and learned experts and pronounced to be genuine. Mr and Mrs J. C. N. Grigg returned from their honeymoon tour to-day, and were met at the station by a number of friends. A very pretty turn out m the shape of a carriage with a handsome four-in-hand team was m waiting,, and the happy couple were driven out tJ Longbeach where a great demon stration took place m welcome of their home coming. Stamp duty has recently been paid on the following estates :•—John Slater (Auckland), £12,966; Edward Pharazyn (Wainirapa), £18,783; Sir W. Fit»herbi-rt, £7796; Solo mon Nashelski (Christchurch), £17,400; Thomas Lloyd (Crirhtchureh), £32,415; Myers Morris (Dunedin), £2743; Edward Murphy (Dunedin), £4548; Edward Gibson (Dunedin), £1406; Thomas B. Dove (Dune din), £1781; Alexander M'Nab, £64,000. The lecture on the inspiration of the Bible given by the Rev C. C. Brown m the Orange Hall last evening was very well attended, ancl the rev gentleman's address was listened to attentively by those present. At the conclusion' of the lecture Mr Brown invited questions, and a number were put, principally by Messrs W. Leggett and James Keir, the applause following the answers I given, apparently showing that the audience strongly favoured the side taken by Mr Brown, viz:—that the whole Bible was inspired from God. The long deferred debate between Mi" Brown and Mr.Leadley was referred to, .and Mr Brown explained that so far he had always been ready to come to . Ashhurton for. the purpose but Mr Loadley had not yet fixed any date for the debate. The benediction closed the meet ing'at 10 p. m.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

MILES ASU CO. Messrs Miles and Co. (per Mr George Jameson; report on tht weekly sale held at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday, 21st April, as follows :— There was a full at tendance; and m spiie of the contiaued dry weathei and the feeling that winter feed may prove to be scarce the values of sheep wero well maintained as a whole. It is tiue that lambs are not so eagerly sought after, but the prices obtainucl are sufficiently high and will just leave a reasonable margin of profit to thoso buy ing to hold over. Good lines of sheep, both crossbred and merino wethers, for turnip feeding, are m demand, bring ing prices that should be satisfactory to vendors, while good sound ewes, both crossbreds and merinos, are selling at full rates. Failing-mouthed ewes and old merino wethers are difficult to quit and are just fetching boiling down values. This is satisfactory as they will cease to encumber paddocks that should wry better paying sheep. There were 8586 penned for the day's sale. Of these our entry comprised 3221. On account of the Lagmhor Estate we sold four-toothed crossbr d wethers m forward condition at 13s 3d each ; for Mr D, Buckley, crossbred two-toothed wethers at lls 8d ; for Mr S. Hardley, crossbred lambs at 8s 9d. culls do at 5s lOd ; for Mr J. W. merino ewes at 6s Id, culls at 2s 6d ; for Mr Thos. Dowling, fat crossbred sheep at lei 6d, culls at 6s 4d; for Mr Thos. Langley, crossbred ewes, two and four tooths at lls 8d ; for Mr R. Campbell, old crossbred ewes at 6s ; for Mr R. Alcorn, crossbred lambs at 7slod j for Mr Samuel Mullins, merino wethers at 6s 6d, and first-cross lambs at 7s 6d ; for Mr Jas. Quigley, merino ewes at 3s Bd, crossbreds at lls Id ; for Mr W. Houston, small sized crossbred two-tooths at 9s3d; for other clients, aged meiino ewes at from 2s to 3s 6d, 4s and 4s 8d each.

The Crisis in Queens land.

TRIAL-OP RIOTERS. (PEK PIIESS ASSOCIATION.) Brisbane, April 23. The Riot Act has been read at Charleville owing to continueddisturb ances outside the Court-house, ancl several arrests were made. Heavy rain is falling throughout the country, and will impede the movements of both parties. The trial of the Clermont rioters began at Rockhampton to-day Three hundred ancl eight jurors were summoned, and of 150 called 138 were challenged.

London Markets.

The following extracts aye from the re port of the London agents of the N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association (Messrs Weddel and Co.) under date Mavch 6:— j Wheat.—The rainfall during List month was exceptionally light, and the dry con dition of the bind has been favorahle fir spring sowing. The autumn sown wlu-afc is looking well m this country, but the reports of serious damage by fi'ost iv Fiance are fully confirmed, an I the other' countries of Western Europe have also suffered 10 a greater or le-.s extent. This has led to an active speculative enquiry for cargoes, and a large business has been dove at prices which establish a" further riso of Is per quarter, the tone at the close being still strong. In the event of the official estimates proving correct as to the area m France over which the, autumn sown wheat crop lias been practically destroyed, it is manifest that a large in crease must take placa this year m the purchases of foreign wheat for th<vt coun try. On average the imports of foreign wheat into France amount to 0,000,000 quarters, but the estimated requirements for this season are far m excess of that figure. Butter.—There has been a further slight improvement m fine qualities which have been rather scarce, but medium and lower descriptions show no change. Aus craliaiiand New Zealand parcels have been m moderate supply, and values have re mained 'steady. We quote :—Danish, 120nto 128s ; Normandy, 100s to 126s ; Brittany, 9«s to ll6s ; Australian, 102s to 108s ; New Zealand, prime, 98a to 108s; secondary, 80s to 94s ; inferior, 40s to 76s per ewe. Chees.w. —Amcric.m and Canadian sup plies have been light, and the value of finest qualities has been well maintained. I New Zealand '.consignments are making about 50s to 53s per cwt for best, and 40.s to 46 per cwt for seconds, wich a fairly good demand. Stora.g« Charges.—ln view of the prospective; increase of importations of •Frozen Meats from New Zealand and Australia, the London and India Docks Joint Committee have consented to re duce their charges for landing, storing, delivering, &c. The "management rate " which m practice covers all ordinary storage charges, has been altered from l-7thd to l-9thd per lb., a reduction, of about 22 per cent. As this matter; iias lately been the subject of our special representations, we are pleased now to be m a position to advise shippers of this substantial concession.

Jihn Alcohol, My Jo.

«. Tune—'- John Anderson my jo." John Alcohol, my jo, John, When we were first acquent, I lo'ed you as a brither, John, : But noo the - freenghip's rent; I thocht you leal and kind, John, I Joed che whiskey so ; But you're a snare, I do declare, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, Ower kng we've cronies been, But noo I'm pleased Lo say, John, The scales are aff my eau ; I see you as ye are, John, Ye're nae a bonny show, Sac lantf good-bye, tae you, say I, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, You're deemed a splendid cure For asthma, ague, gout, John, An' a' thing men endure ; 13ut this is merest:humbug,-John, As abut asses know, You thousands slay, save ane you may, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, When I am 011 the spree, I can kick and curse and kill, John, And fecht, and steal, and lee ; A cruel fiend you mak' me John, My honor you lay low, Wi' hellish fire you me inspire, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo,■■■ John, To rags and beggary You bring husband, wife and weans, John, And deepest misery ; You're a villain base, 1 trow, John, Unprincipled and low, Withe deevil's tea you've ruined me, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, Your crimes are black as night, And as countless as the sands, John, Beelzebub's delight; The villanies you practice, John, Strike mony a cruel blow, The murderer's cell you fill too well, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, Your guilt is deep as hell, The sighs and groans you've caused; John, Are mair than tongue can tell; The hearts and names you've blasted, John, The millions you've laid low, Deep from the grave, curse you as " knave, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, Your deeds mak' angels weep ; You mak' drunkards, paupers, knaves, John, Whose pissions seldom sleep. Ye're the deevil's auldest bairn, John, Your il-faured face cloth show ; He's sairved by few sac weel as you, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, Dirt, death, disease, despair, Damnation, sure and certain, John, Are the blessings you prepare. As lang's as you live anc 1 prosper, John, To wreck and ruin we'll go ; The social glass kills mony an ass, John Alcohol, my jo. John Alcohol, my jo, John, When lives and-'hames are clean, ■ We never see that you, John, Are welcomed as a, freen, I'm aft' tae join the ranks, John, Combined to lay ye low ; An' sair regret, that e'er we met s John Alcohol, my jo. Congregational Manse, Insch.

The Rew C.C. Brown's Lectures.

We have been requested to publish the following contributed report of Mr Brown's lecture on Wednesday evening briefly noticed m last issue :— ° The lecturer commenced by say m<* that "know thyself "was the advice oi the Grecian teaoher to his disciples. But apart from the Bible what do we know as to our origin and destiny ? The problem of life and death has perplexed men m every aa;e of the world. Aristotle, Soc rates, Plato each attempted solutions <tf tins great puzzle, but each and indeed all philosophers confessed that they did but speculate, for they had no real knowledge as to tfie origin, purpose, nature o{ human life. Scientific theories they all indulged m, interesting no doubt, but as a matter of fact they knew nothing. "Know thyself was a desirable know ledge, but it was a knowledge far beyqnd the cleverest and keenest of trie wisest pf the ancient men. All they could say was this: ♦In the infinitude of time, m the infinitude of matter, m the infinitude of space, an organic cell is formed, exists for a little time, and then disappears That cell is " I." ihis was a gloomy sophism, » but it was the sole, the supreme result of

the labour of the human mind for j centuries. But when we turn to the Scriptures we come to a book that claims to give an answer, certain, infallible, to our anxious questions concerning the j nature and destiny of man. Mr Brown, after further introductory remarks, pro-1 ci»eded to deal with the six. questions he had undertaken io give answers to. Briefly summarised, his conclusions were as follows :-—(1) vVhat am I ? In the bojlc of Job we find the words " Shall a , mortal win be more just than God," and the wordJ' mortal " m relation to mnn | occurs 518 times m the Old Testament. It is certain then if the Scriptures are to be relied on that, I am not an immortal soul caijed m a' mortal body, but I am a mortal man. (2) Where am I ? Under this heading was explained the intimate relationship there is between man and the earth he inhabits. Adam was made from the dust of the earth, it is out of the earth our food springs forth, it is to the earth we all at last return. When man was, cursed by Gror 1, the.earth was cursed ako, uid m the coming millenial age when paradise is restored, mau and the earth are blessed together. There is a partner ship of the closest nature between nun and the earth he inhabits. Man is exactly fitted tor the earth, and the earth for man. It is not m the blue sky, but on a new earth, that hereafter immortal man will live for ever. (3) Why am 1 here? How many aching hearts and wearied bodies have asked this question I After drawing a vivid'picture of the miseries of untold millions of mankind, whose passage from the cradle to the grave is one long drawn time of misery, Mr Brown said that wo are not to attribute to the Almighty the lesponsibility for this. This is due to sin, vice, drunkenness aiid generally speaking matf's merciless conduct towards his fellows. Man preys upon man. But as to ourselves we who Jive iv this Christian country, we are here, living a short mortal life, during which is offered to us, after death and resurrection a second life, an immortal one. on certain conditions i.e. belief m God's Son the Lord Jesus Christ. Here I am given opportunity to be an heir of the eternal Kingdom, to be blessed with an endless life. (4) Where am I going, when I die? It is pure superstition and but a pretty ! dream to say we ai-e going: to heaven. "Man goeth to his long horn.-," says Solomon ; that home is the grava. " All go bo one place," good and bad—that place is the dust of the earth. Just as did Jesus Christ, who Himself declared chat for three days and three nights he would be m the heart of the earth. David said that God would not leave His souUin the grave. (5) Shall Hive again ? The an.s-ver was " All that are m the graves shall hear Christ's voice and come forth." There is to be a resurection of the dead. (6) What will become of me after resurrec tion 1 Either I shall live for ever—or after judgment and punishment (according to deserts, some longer—some shorter) I shall die forever. When I die m this world I die only for a time i.e. till resurrec tion. But if I die a second time, the second death—l shall never r'se- again. It is eternal death. The doctrine that God '* whose mercy endureth for ever " will hereafter torture to all eternity all unforgiven sinners --(boys and girls as well) is most monstrous and untrue, be cause Scripture never "speaks of such a thing—indeed teaches the very contrary. It says " Into smoke they shall consume away " They shall be ashes m that day." The wages of sin is death. Of this anti scriptural, heart-breaking, maddening, infidel-making, God dishonouring doctrine the Almighty might well say as he d d to Jeremiah the Prophet, concerning the roasting alive of the first-born of the Israelite children, " I commanded it not, i nor spake it, neither came ib into my j mind.' God has never, no not once— ■ threatened sinners with eternal suffering— the punishment of sin. is death, loss of life, ceasing to exist, after resurreslion, and few stripes or maiiy stripes according to desert. Several questions were put and answered, the Rev. Mr Cocker being present and putting, some pertinent' ones. Mr Brown said he would be happy at any time to come to Ash burton and publicly discuss the nature and dura tion of future punishmemt M rith Mr Cocker. The meeting closed with prayer at a quarter to eleven.

TELEGRAPHIC.

: « 7 - — Home ancl Fox»eifyn.

(per press association.) London, April 22. Mr Morrell, Conservative, has been elected for the vacancy for the Wood stock seat m the House of Commons^: caused by the resignation of Mr F. W. McLean, Q.C. Mr Morrel defeated Mr Benson, the Home Rule nominee, by 688 votes. [The late member was a Unionist Liberal.] I Eight hundred cases of influenza are reported m Yorkshire, and many of the factories are only able to work half time, as a large number of the hands are affected. The disease is prevalent m London, and numerous cases are reported. April 23. The death is announced of the eldest son of Mr W. Pritchard Morgan, MiP. for MerthyrTydvil. j The London County Council has granted the request of the tramway, employees for ten hours per day. , A partner m the firm of Clement and Sons, of Glasgow, has started for New • Zealand for the purpose of erecting co operative butter factories m that colony. The estate.-of Messrs William Wat/ son, merchants, of London and Mel bourne, who failed m last, with liabilities amounting to £130,000 will realise 12s 6d m the £. ' ' ' Mr Tim Healy, m addressing a meeting at Dublin of members of the new league, formed by the seceders from Mr Parnell, accused the latter of causing the collapse of the Plan of Campaign as an act of vengeance. Christiana, April 23. A serious outbreak of influenza has taken place m this city. Valparaiso, April 23. President Balinaceda opened the Chilian Congress to-day. f The sinking of the rebel warship Blanco Encalada is denied. ; Calcutta, April 22. It is reported that sixty-tWo allies of the British are prisoners m the hands of the Manipuris.  Belgrade, April 23. The Russian Government advise ex- Queen Natalie to leave Sema until her son has reached his majority. Berlin, April 22. The Emperqr refuses} to relax the stringency of the passport system be tween Prance and, Germany New York, April 22. Italians ate heing engaged, m place qf men on strike m Pennsylvania, and it is feared that serious disturbances will result. , Jvbsv York, April 23. The Ila|)ul)lican:.: Clubs sitting at Cthcinriatti denounced the Secret Society ?of Sicilians known as the Mafia, and, amidst wild applause, it was resolved that not one dollar be paid or an apology tendered to Italy, even if war resulted.

Sofia, April 23. < A fresh plot for the overt'.iro.v of the Government has been discovered. A. Russian agnnt revealed details which led to a number of ringleaders basing placed under arrest. St.- PKTBasBURtt, April 22. The Russian Government is purchas ing a million rifle 3 iv Austria. The expuision of l-i,OOO Jewish artisans from Moscow i* decreed, and preparations are being made for expel ling a similar number from this city. Washinutox, April 22. At the request of the" • foreign Consuls at Samoa, the American cruiser Charleston lias been ordered to Apia to preserve - freedom of election m choosing a successor to King Malietoa. St .John's, April 23. The enforcement of the Biit Act against ■Newfoundland- fishermen has led to their showing a defiant attitude, and they still continue to carry bait to St Pierre, an island off the South coast of Newfoundland, a fishing station be longing to the French.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne. Apiil 23. Cornelius Harrington, who kicked his wife to death, at Walhalla, has been sentenced to fifteen years' penal servitude. The Labor Congress at Ballarat has unanimously affirmed the necessity of the federation of labor, and a Com mittee has been appointed to formu late a scheme. Syj>xey, April 23. H.M.S. Orlando called at Norfolk Island on her way from Auckland for the purpose of bringing Bishop Selwyn . on to Sydney, but the Right Keverend gentleman was too ill to leave :ithe island. The Commissioners who held an enquiry into the Middlehead^disaster, (when the'gun coiiton tnine exploded, killing fourMneh) nave submitted their report to the Government. They find that Lieutenant Hammond, who was m charge of the launch, and Corporal McKee, both of whom were killed were alone to blame for the explosion.

INTERPROVICIAL

- Wellington, April 23. Captain Bruce, of Napier, succeeds the late Mr Whitefoord as R.M. at Kaiapoi ; Mr Tufnbull, of Nelson, goes to Napier; Judge Broad takes the latter's place, and also ■aits as District Judge for Nelson. Mf jor Tuke goes to the Chatham's, Vice Mr Deighton, retired. The law officers have advised the Premier «'ith respect to bills of lading, that the colony has no power to legislate affecting contracts'made elsewhere. A "Gazette" issued to-night notifies that the services of the following officers have been dispensed with on reduction from 31st March last: -Charles Alexander Humphrey (late Colonel New Zealand Militia), Under-Secrebary for Defence ; Lieu 1.-Colonel Stapp, New Zealand Militia, commanding Taranaki and Wanganui Volunteer districts;;; Lieut.-\ Colonel Butts,' New Zealand Militia, commanding Wellington and Wairarap i Volunteer districts ; Lieut r Cclonel Shep herd, New Zealand Militia, commanding Auckland Voluiteer district ; Captain. T.-iybr, New Zealand Permanent Militia. The resignation of Lieut.-Colonel Hume of his appointment as Inspector of Volun teers is gazetted A Gazette was issued this evening calling Parliament toother for the de spatch of business at 2.30 p.m. on Thurs day, 11th June. 'Hie folk*wing gentlemen have been elected officers of the Law Society for the ensuing year .-—President, Mr M. Chap nun ; Vice-President, Mr A. E. De B. Brandon: Councillors, Messrs W. H Quick, F. H. D 8011, W. S. Reid, jf. Martin, and E. SUftbrd ; Treasurer. Mr T. F. Martin ; Secretary, Mr J. J. Devine"; Councillors for Law Reporting Mr F. H. D, Bell and T. F. Martin"; Permanent Law Reporter and Solicitor, Mr W. W. Richmond. Kelson, April.23. This district is becoming overrun with stoats and weasels ; m one place cats are said to be destroying them. A farmer named Edward Frost attempted'to cut his throat, but the knife was dull, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. It appears he was threshing three weeks ago, Avhen a grain of corn flew into Ins ear. He could not remove this, and it affected his brain. Lyttemox, April 23. A meeting of 100 unemployed wharf laborers this morning passed a resolution to ask the Government to assist them m getting work. Dunedix, April 23. The Haurofco, which arrived from New castle direct to-day, rdpoits that on the 20th, when m lat. 37*45 S., long. 158-54 E., Joseph Oakley, A.8., fell overboard while washing the davits of the port lifeboat. A life buoy was thrown from the poop, the engines were stopped and and a boat lowered. The boat jpickedup the life buoy, but no trace was Jfound of the unfortunate ipian, and after nearly an hour had been spent), the steamer resumed her voyage. ■•■

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FEDERATION.

Melroukns, April 24. Mr Deakin, iii the course of a speech on the Federation question', said that if the Government rushed forward federation, they would receive the support of the Opposition.

THE TROUBLE IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, Apni 24 It is intended to stop public works, the money m the Treasury being re quired to preserve law and order. Tanning and Urcnrvan were each sentenced to three' months lit Charles ville for intimidation.

' (Received April 24, 11 am.)

NEW CALEDONIA.

Sydney, April 24. ]\L Pardon, Governor of N/ew Caledonia, is at present on a visit to Sydney. In the course of an inter view he said he had formally assured Sir H, Parkes that as far as he could prevent it not a single convict should be allowed to settle on Australian soil. In New Caledonia the senti ment against the present system was growing stronger every year ; and its ivipid development pointed to the belief that the colony would shortly be able to stand alone. He expressed the hope that cordial relations with Aus tralia would be maintained.

THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

It is understood that a, large portion of the £5000 required for Baron Nordenskjold's expedition to the South Pole has been promised.

The Native Land Commission.

_^a_ ) [PJSK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Hawjbka, ApriJ 24. The Native Land Commissioners vibited Te Whiti at Parihaka yesterday, m the cour=o of conversation with Te Whiti and the chiefs, Mr Rees explained iliac tho appointtnent of the Commission was the outcome of a desire on the part of the Government and Parliament to remedy the grievances" complained of" by tho Maoris generally with rospect to their binds, and this therefore was a specially favorable, opportunity of making their voices heard. -.To Whiti said that the Maoii chiefs had year after year been petitioning Parliament but nothing set ined to bn done. Mr Rees rejoined that Par liament was convinced by their petitions that something required to be done, and had appointed the Commission .-to make full enquiry. Circulars, m Maori, setting out a portion of the evidence given by influeu+iVl chiefs, together with an ex planatory statement by the Commis sioners, were then distributed. Te Whiti afterwards entertained the Commission and .staff at tea.

SPORTING.

ASHBRTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

President —E. G. Wright," M.H.R. Judgk—Matthew Soht. . Stewards— C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W./B. Denshire, Hugo FriecUander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lytteltnn, D. Thomas, and J. M. Tweed. Treasurer —David Thomas. Clkrk of Scales— .R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course — A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cress well. Starter- D. Thomas.

SECOND DAY.

Another delightful*:Autmnn>; day and prospect of a good day's sport brought a large attendance to the racecourse. The racing began rather inauapiciously with an accident m the [hurdle race* but there was a splendid race for the chief event; and every finish afterwards ; was extre mely close. The result of the race meet ing must be highly satisfactory to the Club, to the district, and to sportsmen genially,,, Jfc; was the intention ot the Club to give a stake to be run for by nort . .winners at the end of the programme, but the necessary permission could not be obtained m time from the 'Canterbury Jockey Club and the proposal lapsed, Tht^ amount put through; the totalisator by Messrs Mason and Roberts was £4421, and barring a; temporary hitch on the first day owing to the front of one .machine being warped by the heat of the* son during seven or eighc years exposure* this large sum^—the largest yet ilcsalt with here—was handled without a hitch. ;:: Tile Stewards, Committee and * Officers: of the Club, deserve the highest com mendatioil for ?-the manner m which the meeting was carried oub. Mr Stitt, the judge, ,had ; inatty; close finishes to adjudicate upon, and made no mistake hi his decisions, if wo ex cept that m the Flying Handicap on the first day, m which the general public opinion is that the sharp pract C 3 of White, iNew.Zealand's premier jockey, m: throw ing himself out of the saddle on his. mount's neckj so that his Colours were, fkvst to catch the judge's eye, though the; hors& was nob fif^t, met with undeservedl success. Mr Thoira> scored a distinct; success as starter, not one bad or even in different start being- made..' Another im portant butgenrTUly ignored official, merits; special mention —the Clerk of the Scales,, Mi-11. Friedlaudcr, who weighed out the fields well up to time, aid besides gave valuable service m regulating the throng at the totalisator. The police, under Sergi-. Mollcr, carried out ably m vaoab respects (as Police Court reports show) the the determination of the Club to permit no unlawful practices on the course, but: they appeared powerless to deal with the difficult matter of betting totalisator odds., which was carried on by several so-called boo«Jiakers from Christchurchs and Dunedin, until they were checked by three of their number being ejected front the course. The conduct of the large assemblage, the racecourse sharks ex* ceptpcl, was most orderly on both days. The following are the .results of the events decided too late for publication iit yesterday's '■' Guatdian " :— 3. Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 6 soy» from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 183 Mr F. Russell's b g Coinage, by St. George—Artemis, 4yrs, Bcifr 41b (White) 1 87 Mr T. Daly's br g Ben, 4yrs, 9st 91b / ... "... (Fox) 2 9 Mr M. Scott's eh g Pennine, syrs, 7*t2lb (Kay) 3 13 Mr J. A. Oracle's b g Conspirator, fryrs,.7st 131 b... (Ruddicombe) Q> 5S Mr E. T. Rhodes' eh f Tiger Lily, 3yrs, 6stlolb (R. Alia*) 0 24 Mr L. Markey's b f Calm, 3yrs, 1 Ost 71b (U. Holmes) 0 Ben led from the start, with Calm next •nd Coinage third.- Tiger Lily ran off the course at the distance post, and Coinage then joined Ben, the pair, waiting; on each other till fifty yards from *he winning poet,, when Coinage made his. effort and won cleverly by half a length... Time, 2min 15sec. Dividend— £l l4s. 4. Disposal Stable*, of 30 *dvs. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race,. and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any over weight to be declared. Three quarters of a mile. 178 Mr v G.Murray-Ayrisley's eh g 101 Mr G. Murray-Aynsley's. b g Peerswick, 4yrs, 4lb over . (F, Holmes) 1. Loiter aged, 21b over (Brown) 2; 46 Messrs M. and J. Allen's b m Oora6yrs (Allan) 3: 23 Mi.J. J. lewis's b gKilinarnock, syrs 51b over ... (H. Jackson) 0 4 Mr J. Cass's br g Zest, "aged Wa, over (Butcher) 0 20 Mr H. Ward's eh m' Goldfinch, aged . ... , .... (Buddicombe) 0 ! Goldfinch led for half a mile when. ; Peerswjck and Loiter went to the front,. ! and a capital Snish between these two-, resulted m the former winaing by half a* length. Time, Imin 17sec. Dividend— £117 a. The wiutier was sold to Mr H. Good man, of Duuedin, for £25 10s, 5. Opi!N WALTER HANDICAP, of 40 SOTS ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Ode mile. ' ;■:. 37 Mr H. Vallance'sbrgHarkaway, syrs,9atl2lb ... (Momgau) 1 3 Mr P. C. Cunningham's eh g Chester Lad, 3yrs, &st... (Ray) 2 75 Mr G. G Stead's b c Moraine, 3yrs, Ba.t 131 - .... (Boyle) 3 23 Mr P. J. Murphy's b g Yon Tempsky, 9st 121 b (including Tib penalty) .., ... (Matthews) 0 82. Mr F. Russell's b g Coinage, syrs, Bst9lb, ... (White) 2 IQB Mr W, Russell's h c Bay King, 3yrs, Bst7lb ... Kingan) 0 3 Mr P. J. Henley's r m Nellie Grey, syrs, Bst ... (F. Kingan) 0 Harkaway and Chester Lad were m front all the way, Moraine's efforts m the straight being unequal to overtaking them, and Bay King being pulled up, owing to bursting a bloodvessel. Harka way beat Chester Lad by half a length m. a good finish. Time, Imin4ssecs. Divi dend, £8 Is. 6. Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; second" horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. 209 Mr W. Russell's g m Red Cross, 4yrs, 9st 41b ... " ... (HoJniea) I

fta ASHBURTON GUABDIAK, FRIDAY, APftlL 24. 1891



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