The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1891. THE IRISH PARTY.

There appeal's now to be no hope of the reconciliation of tho two factions into which the Irish Nationalist P<nrty lias been split by the lapse of its late leader Mr Parnell. . The antagonism is of the most hostile— we might say deadly— character, Mr Parnell's op ponents insisting upon his complete withdrawal from politics, and Mr Par nell himself insisting upon retaining the absolute chieftainship of the party which, under his command, has practi cally held the balance of power m the Imperial Parliament for many years past. Looking at the whole matter from this distance it was at first diffi cult to understand that Mr Parnell's personal behaviour—base as it must be j admitted to have been—should be re garded by his followers and by Mr Gladstone as having such political effect as to obliterate the remembrance the mighty deeds he had done for the Nationalist cause. This, indeed, is said to have? been the feeling among a not inconsiderable number of the Irish party, but the strength of the party beyond the Irish members them selves consists m the strong support given to the cause by the nonconform ists of England; who have always en dorsed the principle of Home Rule and other planks m the Nationalist platform on high moral grounds. Mr Parnell's lapse made it impossible longer to associate the Nationalist propaganda with morality, and hence Mr Gladstone's letter to Mr Morley insisting upon the deposition of tha Irish leader. This letter brought matters to a crisis, but it was not accepted with anything like unanimity by the Irish party. Many lof the members owe their seats m [ Parliament and the accompany ing payment from the Nationalist funds, to Mr Parnell's direct influence. Mr Parnell still holds the exchequer, and besides this solid fact there was the certainty that as lie had evinced a resolute determination to retain his leadership he would still be a greater power m many parts of the country than any of his rivals could hope to be. Others were disposed to resent the dictation of Mr Gladstone m the matter as an encroachment upon their watchwoi-d of "Ireland for the Irish," under which it was a point of the Home Rule policy that all their leaders should be the choice of the Irish them selves. These influences were sufficient to secure to Mr Parnell a substantial following, and as he has embarked upon an agressive campaign m Ireland m order to strengthen his hold of the country, and has adopted methods of advocating his cause which will have great weight with the more violent of the people, lie will not by any means be without influence m the future. On the other hand his opponents among the Irish members have become more closely asisociated with the Gladstonian Liberals, and this union will have a strength m the Imperial Parliament far m advance of any that the Parn el lite party can possibly exercise. Meanwhile our best wisli is that the Government may proceed with the measures which they seem inclined to adopt towards remedying the griev ances of Ireland, and thus the good of j that country not be endangered from the chaos caused by the moral down fall of its once trusted and honored leader.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Hon the Minister of J^ands passed through by to-day's express on his way to Waimate. He was joined here by Major Steward,and at Timaru Mr Hall Jones will join the party. The Ashburton Borough School boys may compete m the Swimming Club's 50 yards h.uulicap, as well as those of Tinwald and Hampstead as advertised m the programme. In two of the London clubs where the chief butlers have been m office for 40 years, all gold and silver change is washed before being given to the members. From July Ist to January 31st there were shipped from New Zealand ports 169,072 bales wool, being an increase of 11,719 on the total shipped during the corresponding period of last year. Captain R. A. Edwin', of Wellington, telegraphed to the Harbor-Master at Lyttel ton at 2.2 p.m. on Thursday as follows :— "North-west to west and south gale, with rain, and glass rise Boon. The Orange Lily Female Orange Lodge No. s,held their usual monthly meeting m the Orange Hall, on Wednesday evening, Sister Page, the lady President, presided. One candidate was initiated into the order, ajnd three more proposed for the next meet ng. A petition for the commutation of sentence on the Flanagans is being prepared m Christ church. There was a rumour on Thursday that Sarah Flanagan had confessed, but on enquiry it was found to be incorrect. A Wellington telegram says that as soon as the pipers m the case come to hand the Cabinet will review the sentence. At the meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday the Appointment Committee reported the appointment of Florence Bell as pupil teacher at Hampstead. It was stated that appointments of pupil teachers are con tingent on the receipt of a certificate that the applicant is physically, well qualified for Echool work, which certificate it was resolved to require m future from all candidates for pupil te&cherships. A petition was received from thirty-four householders m the Alford Forest and Springburn school district, object ing to the site chosen foi the side school, and askinsr the Board to reconsider its decision. After a statement by Mr Wright, the matter was referred to the Buildings Committee, A conference between pastolalists and shearers was begun at Adelaide on February 14. Mr G. Spetice, president of the A.S.U. presided, and delegates from Hio various Pastoralists 1 Unions were present, The "Globe" correspondent writes that the Pasto rilists were not empowered to bakeany action with regard to the colonies and the results of the discussion will have to be referred back to the council cf the Pastoi-alists' Union for consideration as the delegates cannot bind the Union to anything. In theso circum stances a resolution was carried to the effect that any decision arrived at on this occasion should not be binding but should be con sidered again m conference. It is disappoint ing to find that the pastoralists' delegates do not attend the conference asplcnipotcntiaries, and that therefore their deliberations must be without the great practical benefit it was hoped would result. They may, however, be of some use m directing any stgps which may be taken m the future towards the re conciliation of the Pastoratists' and Shearers' jjnions iji the right dirccton. [The cable has iijjornjcd us that au agreement was arrived *ii" ■■■■■■ The Best ivicAihuv !•(.» IsniGJiSTiox— Norton's Camomile Pills arc confidently ecommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whicn we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the ''K'atural .Strengthener of V\a Human fiSJiiinjac'L^-'' ?xi as a powerful tonic and gentle apet'i&iit, ;it-fct nuid ik tl;cir operation, and safe under any circumstance. Sold iv bottles, at Is 3 Ad, 2s 9d, 11s, by all mediciiia yendora fchroayhout the wo Id'

I Cup day afc the Dunedin Races was a I j great success, tho attendance and th« racing / '•being alike good. The" Otago Times" snys : —Notwithstanding the big dividends paid only £1 3s 6il was placed m the Kakanui relief fund box on the lawn, while £1 7s 6d i was placed m tho box outside the enclosure. ' Where were the v/inuers of the £23 and £33 dividends? At the Burns dinner m Auckland (says the Brace " Herald ") a degenerate Southerner was so blasphemous ab to soy that the haggis tasted suspiciously like a bran mash. Of cnirse the utterer of such a rankly heretical remark must have been m a position to judge. The puir cuddy had probably a fond remembrance of his first bran mash, which he doubtless preferred to the haggis, just as he would give the succulent sow .'thistle priority of place over the grape. The "XlXme. Sieclc" says :-ilt has been warmly suggested at the Vatican that the wife of the President of the French Re public should this year oe the recipient of the Golden Roae usually sent by the Pope to a female Sovereign on Christmas Day. It is reported that at the request of the .President of the Republic the gift has already been made unostentiously, and it .is believed that the rose was sent privately. At all events no Sovereign has received it up to the present. The Seine is covered with floating ice. At Maisons-Lafitte and Houilles thq river is completely frozen, but that is accounted for by the fact that whereas the thermometer only marked 15 degrees below zero m Paris, it reached 22 degrees at Maisons Lafitte. The steam boat traffic is stopped, and all the gangways have been hauled on to the quays and placed m safety. It is eleven years since the Seine was frozen over m Paris. In 1877 several accidents occured during the breaking up of the ice, and the Pont des luvalides was very seriously injured. The fourtli series of the season of the Dunedin wool sales, was held on Tuesday ■when nearly all the buyers who attended the previous sale were present. Competition was fairly brisk, prices realised, with the exception of very indifferent quality, showing an advance of|Jd to Jd per lb on those current at the last sales for medium to good greasy wool, cross-bred m particular. Good scoured merino also participated m this improvement, while there was little or no alteration to note m values for washed,-sliped, or inferior greasy. An examination last week into the accounts of Mr D. B. O'Halloran, postmaster at j Wangarei, disclosed a deficiency of £107 10s. I O'Halloran was therefore suspended from ' duty. This news caused great sensation m the district, where he was much esteemed, and four residents pjiid into the department the sum by which hi 3 accounts were short. However, further deficiencies afterwards came to light, and a warrant has now been issued for tho arrest of O'HalJoran, who is believed to be m hiding m the neighborhood of Wangarei. O'Halloran, who has been for about twenty-one years m the public service, was held m the greatest respect. Aother boating fatality is reported from Auckland. Ou Sunday three young men, Alfred Chapman, William Melsop, and Henry Melsop, set out man open boat from Melville Bay, Coromandel, intending to go to Saudy Bay. When not far from their desti nation the boat capsized m the rough sea. Chapman, being a fair swimmer, struck out for the shore, which he reached Avith diffi culty, being badly hurt on the rocks. The two Melsops clung to the boat, but Henry, who was only sixteen years of age, was washed"off and drowned. A settler named Browland put out m a boat, and rescued the the elder brother from his perilous position. A difference between Pastor Birch, of the Auckland Tabernacle, and two ladies of the congregation led to tho husband of one of the ladies asking Mr Birch to apologise^ Pastor Birch refused, and, after a heated discussion afc a church meeting, it was resolved to pass a severe votn of censure on him for his ungentlcxnanly and unohristian like conduct. Notice of motion was also given —"That seeing the approaching termination of Mr Birch's term of engagement as pastor, this church take steps to provide for another pastor, and that Pastor Birch be at osice notified that his engagement with the church will terminate on November 9th." Pastor Birch is about to leave for Australia fcr a huliday. I On Wednesday Mr and Mrs I. Sargent, of Blue Gum Farm, Ashburton Porks, enter tained their friends at a very happy harvest home gathering. About fifty persona were present, and with dancing, g.ivnss, and sing ing m the big new grain shed, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion, all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and ample justice was done to the very nice supper. At half-past four o'clock m the morning Mr I). Oliver offered a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Sargent for their kindness, which was very merrily given by the company. Mr Sargent suitably acknow ledged the compliment, and said perhaps this would be but the commencement of a series of such gatherings. The party broko upjit about five o'clock. A plot for a new novel, with a gloss of novelty, illustrating the old-fangled ways of an ancient race seen by Stanley m Africa : He was a young Yambuya chief, stalwart, proud, and black: she was a Yambuya maiden, handsome, graceful, and swarthy. He was brave m the field, bold m the hunt, and merry at the feast; she was true hearted, and gentle and could carol like a bird. He wooed her, but she was coy , he almost won her, but she shrank from his embraces. He gave her flowers for her hair, charms for her fingers, and handkerchiefs for her wardrobe; she required him to fetch her tho skin of a tiger, the jaw of a serpent, and the head of her rival. The next day she got them all, and ere the set of the sun they were wedded. They lived m happiness ever afterwards, he proud of his prize, she vain of her babies. The Canadian record of failures m 1890 would seem to indicate that Sir John Mac donald's high protectionist policy m that country is by no means a great commercial success, and that the unfriendly policy of the United States is really hitting Canada hard. In the year just closed there were 10,907 failures, representing liabilities to the amount of nearly 190"O00,0O0 dollars, being nearly 41,000,000 dollars more than m 1889. The amount is m excess of that for any year since 1876, excepting 1884. It also appears that the failures during 1890 m the United States exceeded m number and volurrle those of the previous year, but not m nearly the tame proportion as m Canada-; Failures to the tune of £38,000,000 sterling m one year is rather serious for a country with such a small population as Canada. Mr Walcot who is a member of the French National Academy of Agriculture, Manufac ture and Commerce, and the patentee of the " Emery Sharpening Stones " which bear his name, has kindly sent to our office specimens of these efficient and useful articles. They arc unquestionably the best things of the kind we ever saw and put a keen edge on the bluntest knives and tools with a rapidity which is marvellous. They arc equally efficient for scythes, sickles, and the like implements as for knives, sisaors, penknives and finer instruments, and are so durable that with anything like ordinary care they will last for years, Mr Walcot will sell these articles publicly opposite the Somerset Hotel on Saturday and .Saturday night, and we Ifeaommend every farmer and head of a family to invest m these genuinely useful articles which will be a boon and comfort to every household. Major Steward, Mossrs A, E. G. Rhodes, and W. Hall-Jones, M.H.R.s, the Committee appointed by the subscribers, waited on Mrs Turnbull, widow of the late member for Timaru, on Thursday, and presented her with a handsomely engrossed memorial address from the members of both Houses of the* late Parliament "In kindly reincm berance of Richard Turnbull, honest, out spoken, fearless, large-hearted and just, during sixteen sessions a member of the House of RepEsaentatives." The total sub scriptions amounted to £IQ2 10s, out of which -£30 was sent Home for a memorial tablet to be erected m St. Mary's Church, £12 l'2s was spent on the address, £50 handed to the widow towards defraying the cost of Mr Tjirubull's lafe illness and inter ment, aud the balance ]tp be accounted for when the tablet is erected. 1-he Committee were accompanied by the Mayor, Mr Ross, ', Archdeacon Harper, and Mr George Hedges. Major Steward made the presentation, and the Mayor, on behalf of the electors, thanked him and the members of the Houses for ths coingljinent to their late member and his family.

The Tomato.

[The tomato has of late years been largely recommended by physicians as one cf the most useful alteratives that cm be taken* and especially for all forms of indi gestion and the complications arising therefrom.—Vado mecum.] Don't talk to me of colocynth or famsd cerulean pill, Don't mention hyoscyanuis or aloes when I'm ill ; The very word podophyllyn is odious m mine ears ; The thought of all the drugs I've ta'en calls up the blinding tears. The Demon of Dyspepsia (a sufferer writes to say) At sight of the tomato plant will vanish quite away. The Faculty will diet you till indigestion, stops, On what have always seemed to me inter minable slops ; A dainty dish is sure to be the worst thing you can eat; The bismuth and the charcoal come like night-mares after meat; Away with all restriction new, bring I mutton, beef, and veal, As long as ripe tomatoes come to supple ment a meal. Hepatic action, doctors say, is very hard to start, And if you have too much of it, that also makes you smait; And so the fate of many folks, especially m town, Is first to stir the liver up, and then to calm him down. Now he can trouble us no more, although we go the pace ; A diet of tomatoes keeps the tyrant m his place. Away with deleterious drugs, for here's a plant been found, Worth all the weird concoctions that dis pensers can compound ; Get fresh tomatoes, red and ripe, and slice and eat, and then— You'll find that you are liver-loss and not like other men. Come ye who dire dyspepsia's pangs im patiently endure; It cannot hurt, and may do good, this new I tomato cure. I —Exchange.

A LULLABY.

Sleep bonnie bairn, whilst mother sings A soft, low lullaby, Lay your golden head on the cosy bed And close each bright blue eye ; Rest darling rest for thou art blest, And so, m thee, am I. Sleep, sweetly sleep, ray bonnie bairn— The birds are all at rest, The robin on the wattle-bough, His mate upon her nest, And the night owl hoots among the pines Upon the mountain's crest. Sleep bonnie bairnie, sweetly sleep For mother watches still, And nought you know of sin and woe Pray Heaven you never will ; Though there be fears for coming years, God shall my prayer fulfil. Bill Roe.

Incidence of Taxation.

SIR G. WHITMORE'S VIEWS.

The " Wanganui Herald " remarked recently that no candidate on the "Tory " side at the recent elections had " faced the music to the tune of a graduated land tax." This evoked a reply from .Sir George Whitmore, who was Colonial Secretary m the Grey Ministry, m which Mr Ballance was Treasurer. He begins by saying that the sentence quoted above was meant to be jocular no doubt, but that few persons interested would see any joke m a proposal to single out one in dustry, and crush it with exceptional and unjust taxation. "Of course," he con tinues, "the colony must pay for many years to come for the infamous public works policy, but that this was violently opposed by the class and interest so obnoxious to you, and that owners of pastoral estates have not profited at all m proportion to theburdenstheyalreadybear by that policy, hardly needs assertion, as it is too we'l known. Agricultural pro perties, m a few instances, may have pro fited, but when the crushing load of rates they bear is considered, I'alrnost doubt the fact. Yefc you hold up to obloquy, applying insulting epithets to and violently denouncing gentleman who long before the bulk of the settlers of to-day dreamed of encountering the dangers and privations of New Zealand as it then was, by courage and industry, settled the country, and paved the way for the com parative security and comfort the present politicians found awaiting them when they arrived. It was these gentlemen, too, whose investment of their capital m land for years provided the colony witharevenue to develop its resources. Many went further than they could from their own means, and borrowed from such men as Sir Geo. Grey, Mr Tollemache, etc., and applied all they had, all they borrowed, and all they earned fora quarter of a century, with patient self-denial|and un flagging toil, to converting fern and forest clad hills into reproductive pastures. It is not all gold that glitters m sheep any more than m most other things. Many failed to reach that competence m their old age which their devotion deserved. Many stumbled- many fell down entirely by the way, and it is only those who were fortu nate who survived the battle. It is these settlers whom you venture to taunt so often, without reflecting that just as it was fjheir work which made the colony such as nine-tenths of the population have known it, it is still their industry which carries the load of the whole colony on its back. They have never been a class which oppressed, or were illiberal. For 40 years past the world has known no spot where labour has been so highly remuner ated, or where it has had so many and such good openings. Had these persons simply lent their capital to others they might during the quarter of a century they toiled without return, reinvesting all they had made have lived at ease far from wars or labour troubles—unconcerned by markets, seasons, or changes of New Zea land laws, and lived as they had been brought up to live, m Paris or London if they those. I do not object to a gradu ated tax. On the contrary, I think all should be taxed according to the prin ciple of equality and sacrifice. But I object to taxation exclusively levied upon land, according |to its capital value. All I hold a man should pay upon is his income from whatever source it comes, and the argument of conjoining an.income and land tax is justified only "by the fact that even the American expedient of rates has not sufficed to prevent some persons buying land (especially m town) and leaving it to "sweat," 1 hes« persons a land tax would reach, while the working landholder would receive a remission to that extent m paying his income tax, upon the return of his stock or agriculture. The principle of graduations is already ad mitted m the English income tax. The number of graduations is only a detail of policy or necessity. The principle of equality of sacrifice, though comparatively new, is sound and justifiable, provided that it is not carried to vindictive or con fiscatory lengths. What is, however, most to be desired | s fco abolish exemp tions , All that make any thing should be m a position to take an intelligent interest m the public finances,' and few things will secure this so much as the payment of direct taxation. On the'other hand small incomes should pay a very reduced rate. It is so important to my mind that, all should, be reached, tlwt even if the rate

imposed totalled up a sum too small to p;iy the whole cost of collection, I think the 6d should be exacted. The working manY 6d will do more good than tho rich man's thousand pounds m controlling the ex penditure, for the former governs the country and the latter has next to no voice—m Parliament. It is perhaps too Lite to talk now of making a man's electoral right his income tax receipt. But it would be a sound system, and save much of the cost of the Electoral Depart ment, if it could be applied." Sir George is strongly opposed to the property tax, and although he objects to a land tax alone, and believes that fuflicient revenue could not be obtained from it to replace the property bax, lie contends that with an income tax it would be sufficient. I

Auctioneer's Report.

Mr P. M. Rickman reports that he held a very satisfactory clearing sale for Mr A. Roberts at his residence, Koro miko, on Thursday, when there was a very large attendance of the public, and every thing sold rat very satisfactory prices, except a quantity of sundries held over for sale on Saturday.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

London, February 25. At a meeting ef the Bank of New Zealand shareholders, the Hon. S. C. Glynn said that profit had been realised sufficient to pay a dividend of 6 per cent, but it had been thought better to carry the whole amount forward to next year. It had been decided not to appoint a permanent local Board m Auckland. Most dis tinct signs of public confidence had been shown m the Bank, especially by the increase of deposits. Mr O'Brien has been served with a writ foi £17,000, the amount of the costs m his libel action against Lord Salisbury Mr Balfour denies that Messrs Dillon and O'Brien are brokenj m health. The anti-Parnellite party' hold a demonstration at Manchester on March 17th. A thousand free laborers have offered their services. The shipping offices are opening a register for non-Union dockers. It is proposed that if the ! block continues m London to employ free laborers only and lock out Unionists. Half of the first penny levy on tonnage belonging to the Shipping Federation is still unspent. Work is at present proceeding quietly. Mr Oscar Meyer, who represented New South Wales at the Mining Exhi bition, is arranging a tour to Australia m September. Mr Prouse, of Wellington, sang m " Elijah " at St. James' Hall m the place of Signor Foli. His appearance was a success. Edwin Walter, timber merchant of London, has failed for nearly four hundred thousand. The Agents-General intend to wait on L( rd Knutsford to urge upon him to push on legislation m the matter of the investment of trust funds. City influence is strongly hostile to the proposals. Calcutta, February 25. Tho British Column has captured Winth m Burmah, killing fifty of the Tsawbwa's followers. The casualties of the victors numbered thirteen. • Cairo, February 25. The French Ambassador at Cairo is to be replaced by a more energetic officer. The report as to the fight of Osman Digna is believed here. Washington, Fobruary 25. Floods m Arizona have rendered thousands homeless. Rome, February 25. The Governments of Germany and Austria have assured Signor Rudini, the Premier, that they are not dis pleased at the prospect of an improve ment m the relations between France and Italy, which they look upon as an additional guarantee of peace. Ottawa, February 25. Sir R. Cartwright denounces the charges of treason as impudent calum nies. Paris, February 25. Parisian artists are divided regard ing what is looked on as an attempt to remove the art centre to Berlin. The prolonged visit of the Empress Frederick is regarded with uneasi ness.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, February 26. Mr Holmes, the newly-appointed Genet al Manager of the Rank of New Zealand, is a passenger by the Waira rapa for Auckland. The Postal Conference was opened to day under the Presidency of Mr O'Connor, Postmaster-General of New South Wales. After passing a resolu tion expressive of regret at the death of Mr Bews, who was to have repre sented South Australia, the Confer ence 'adjourned until to-morrow to await the arrival of the New Zealand representatives. Melbourne, February 26. The branch of the Irish National League here has cabled to Archbishop Walsh to prevent delegates from either party coming. There are no prospects of such a mission doing any good at present.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, February 26. The Governor leaves about tjie 16th March on his visit to the Uriwera country. He will be accompanied by the Hon. A. Cadraan, and probably part of the way by the Countess of Onslow- Nbw Plymouth, February 26. A man named Salisbury set lire to the bathing house m the recreation ground at two o'clock this morning, and then came to town and rang the fire bell. The f alarm caused considerable excitement. Salisbury gave himself up to the police. He is thought to be not right m his mind. W kllington, February 96. It is understood that the Land Board will investigate to-morrow another ease of alleged dummyism. Mr iiiddy, Chief Commissioner of the New South Wales Railways, visited the Summit Railway this afternoon m com pany with Hie Minister of Public Works and the Railway Commissioners. Lady Scott and family left for Auck land this evening to await the arrival of Adiiiiral Lord Charles Scott. 1 Last m'mth the City Councty decided to. invite the various Municipal bodies m the. colony to send delegates to a confer ence, to be held Ip'.-o during the next parliamentary se^ion, with the view pf securing some necessary amendments to ti»© Municipal Corporations Act. Ck- Quki-3 have been senc out embodying the,

, resolution, and inviting suggestions iv the matter. The Railway Commissioners explain that che dispute with Messrs Nelson Bros, is m connection with the railway .siding, which the.latter wish to have >it their works about to bo erected a mile from Woodville. Nelson Bros, desire trains to stop at the siding and the Commissioners object, contending that tho line could not be successfully worked with stoppages at such short intervals ; also that the public convenience would be interfered with. They are, h;iwover, willing and anxious tha*; Nelson Bnw. should carry'their siding into tho Wood ville station yards. Ihklson, February 26. Yesterday afternoon a road contractor, Robert Henry McCobmbs, working at W.iiroa Gorge, was pushing a piece of rock off the line of road, when he fell with it over the precipice, falling about 100;t. His son, who was working with him, and others found him dying when they reached him. At the inquest to day a verdict was returned of " Accidental death, resulting from fracture of the skull and vertebrae." i Westpout, February 26. Yesterday 1538 tons coal were sent down the incline from Denniston, r the biggest record yet for one day. At the Resident Magistrate's Court to day two firemen of the s.s. Taieri, named Connelly and Kirk c, were charged by Capt. Richardson- with' assaulting a fireman named James Morris. Kirke and Connelly went on board the vessel early this morn ing, dragged Morris out of his bunk, arid kicked him about the head and face. Morris had a loaded pistol m his bunk, and said he carried the weapon with him because he had been beaten once before, and continually threatened. Morris was a free laborer, but joined the Union quite recently. Capt. Richardson deposed that Morris was an unusually-quiat man. The defence Avaa that Morris threatened to shoot Kirke. A second charge of assault ingMorriswaspreferredagainstKirke. The prisoners were convicted and sentenced, Connelly to fourteen days and Kirke to one month's imprisonment- Morris says he was compelled bo join the Union on account of the persecution he suffered. Invercargiix, February 25. The barque Gazelle sailed yesterday for " Guam " with a full cargo of eat<?. The ship Criccieth Castle is now load ing, and takes 40,000 sacks Home, and the barque Elizabeth Graham is to be yut on the ber'h for London. This season's crops are looking well, bub the area under oats is not so large as last year.

Rangitata Road Board.

The following resolutions were unani mously agreed to at the last meeting of the Board. " This Board protests against any attempt o*i the pai't of the Ashburton County Council to divert moneys payable to the Road Board for the making and maintaining of roads leading to and bene fiting settlers occupying lands on deferred payment or perpetual lease as provided for by Mnd Act 1885, Land Amendment Act 1887." " This Board is of opinion that with the written consent of the Hon. Minister of Lands as provided for by clause 23 Land Act Amendment 1887, it is desirable for the Roa \ Board to grant payments for the supply of water to deferred payment and perpetual lease settlers instead of expend ing all the accrued thirds received from the lands upon roads."

POLITICAL

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Auckland, February 26. Sir George Grey was a passenger to Sydney by the Tarawera to attend t the Federal Convention. An noon he re ceived an address from the members of the Liberal Association at the- municipal buildings. In reply he said he Avould do his best to justify tlie expectations which had been farmed of his possible useful ness at the Federal Convention. He recognised that the Convention might either render invaluable service to their fellow men, or, missing a great oppor tunity, might for f»ome years delay the progress of the communities which they represented. A band played some music as the steamer with Sir George on board left the wharf. In reply to some Newton electors who telegraphed to the Premier suggesting that a candidate should be proposed iii opposition to Sir George Grey for New ton, Mr Ballance states " My desire is to see Sir George Grey unopposed for an Auckland seat." Wellington, February 26. As bearing upon the telegram from Auckland respecting the Newton seat, it may be mentioned that the Premier claims that Sir 6. Grey is on the Govern ment side. Speaking of bye elections generally, Mr Ballance said it was the determination of the Government to fight every election that occurred m th« keenest possible manner. The Government are drafting a Bill to give effect to the recommendations of the Joint Committee last year m-the West Coast Native reserves. It is proposed to remove them from the jurisdiction of the Public Trustee. Ministers have had an invitation to a banquet which is to be given to Mr McGuire by his constituents, m celebra tion of the Egmont victory. The Under-Secretary of the Crown Lands Department has replied to the suggestion from the Land Board, to the effect that the Minister of Lands cannot see his way to proposing an amendment of the Land Act for relaxing the existing conditions as to improvements, with the view of facilitating the acquisition of free hold. The Board decided to again ap proach the Government m the matter. The Board also resolved that a case b stated for a Judge of the Supreme Court, under sections 82, Land Act, 1885, for his opinion on clause 16 of the Land Act Amendment Act, 1887, as to-whether the exists of acquiring freehold at any 'time during currency of perpetual leases and their renewal j also, whether the words "all such-improvements, if any,are required to be made," refer to perpetual leases, and if so, whether such improve ments mean the whole of those required by section 149 of the Land Act, 1885, and its amendment, during the first six years of a lease, or only those required tip to cate of application for such freehold.

Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. for Ashbur ton, waited on the Minister of Lands at Christchurch yesterday with reference to the proposals made at a public meeting re cently held at the Hinds, where it "was shown that the various deferred pay ment settlements were m want of an in creased water supply. Mr Wright ex plained the whole circumstances to Mr M'Kenzie, and showed the position those settlements were m with respect to the moneys contributed as thirds of the amount payable on the land. He pointed' ouc that this money, which under the Act was required to be spent on roads m the various blocks, or m otherwise improvhif them, had m fact been spent on roads having nothing to do with the settlements. He asked the Minister to take prompt action m the matter, as the settlers re quired water, and were deriving no benefit from the money as ib was now spent. The Minister promised Mr Wright that pending any further action being taken all future payments ori account of the settlements would be held back, and the matter could be definitely settled before any further payments were made. Mr W. I|. Perceval, M.H.R,, urged the Minister to make provision for iov-■ the: unemployed before winter, as there will probably bo considerable .digress

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Wnuted CASH Advertwcmsits under this heading net exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be loft at this Office fT\RY the Great Drapery Sale now on |_ at H. C. Segj£K.h. "PRESENTS. —All holders of Tickets L will oblige by bringing them mns soon as possible. - H. C. Segeks, Melford ! House. /"POOLING and invigo«iting Tee Cream j \J as made by H. G. Flower, Con- ; fectioner, East Street. j . I ' ANTJSD Known — Some special j •• lines m choice Dress Good 3at very low prices showing at " The Corner." WANTED Known—The "Strong wear " Boot is the best for Mens •jadies and Children. —W. H. Colliek. \ I J ANTED every man m the County \♦' to have a suit of tlie Ashburton j Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. O EGERS' Clearing S^^le m all Depart v' ments now on. One trial solicited. -TVlelford House. r^\ LASS, Earthenware, and China, \JT direct from the Manufacturers. — Robert Alcorn, Tea Warehouse and j Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. ANTED (2) respectable young men willing to share bedroom as Boarders m a private family, five minutes from Post Office. Terms 20s weekly. Address—*' Home," *' Guardian " Office. 2 151 \\'ANTED Known —The Cheapest v Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vmised Iron goods m Ashburton, is at \V. F. Hannaford's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin and Iron ware goods made and repaired with des patcn. TO-MORROW (Saturday) at L. ¥. Andrbwes & Co.'s, Great sale—Of surplus stock of Books, Stationery, Fancy goods, Music, etc. Great reductions for cash, for one m«wth only. Hundreds of books at less than half price. At L. F. AndrEwbs & Co.'s, Stationers Hall. TTALENTINES ! VALENTINES ! at V L. F. Akdrbwks & Co. Jus opened up a Large and Varied Assort ment to suit everybody. Sale of Surplus Stock shortly when Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, &c, &c, will be offered afc GREAT REDUCTIONS. L P. ANDREWES & Co. MONEY jp~LBN 57* Tl/rONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREPi- HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 TO^£sooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch. jip.hojt Terra CHRIS I'O I! C R 'JH DENTAL SURGERY. Corner of Oashel and High streets s. m yeT^ and a- SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin md Westport fTTE have gained thi FIRST AWARD \ V " the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cos^ A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set — Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Coiufortarlk Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE CtAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s Cd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost C^l ENTLEMEN requiring the very .X latest fashion m FLEXIBLE HATS (all colors) will find a choice stoc\ at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. WHITE and Fancy Scarfs, White and Striped Vests, Tennis Shiris, buttoned and lacec) fronts, all colors, at the Nbw Zealand Clothing Factory. QUMMER Merino and Gauze Merino k) Undershirts, with long or short sleeves, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. WASHING Derby Ties 6d each, six for 2s fkl. Increasing demand for these at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. BOYS' School Suits, well fitting, durable, and moderate m price at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. AGENTS for the Wonderful New High Arm " W«rthehn " Sewing' Machines. Latest improvements, new appliances, noiseless motion, increased advantages. ________ ALL ¥/ha have used the " Wertheim New High Arjs sewing machine, proclaim it to be the most perfect sewing machine yet produced. Inspection invitid. 'jtflSW ZEALAND CLOTHING i_N FACTQBY, t th.e leading Hat, Cap, and Clothing M^nufecturer^, EAST STREET, ASHBUETON. Age')l|for jthe irYonderful Wertheim Sawing Macfyinp W, H. WEBBER, Manager, 1



Mr W. F. Thompson, Q URG EO N -pv SNTIST, OURGEON JU ENTI ST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOIIUROH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 John Orr & Co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OF FABM-EBS To their large and Varied Stocks of al classes of Goods, suitable for the Harvest Field. 1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cross 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, l|in to 6in Volvoline and Lubroiine Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 fco 7/8 Seaming Twine MeCormiek Binders The agents of the MeCormiek reapers and binders have just received nem? of a very exciting irial at Tarn worth (N.S.W.) on Sauturday, December 6. The prize competed for was the Society's medal, which was offered to the machines ex hibited at their Show ; but m order to have a successful trial'they m addition offered a prize of ten guineas, open to all coiners. B<">th prizes were gained by the MeCormiek, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This wan the first time this season where the winder at any trial m Australia obtained tho full number of points under each heading. The MeCormiek also sained first prize at Stawell (Victories) beating the Ma>sey, Hornsby, and Dcaring. John Orr and Co. iieswiTt iw JLJ V VJII MWnJ I I JLJL WumlM. JL ■TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF 8 ecoa us Wheat IN ANY QUANTITY A.t Highest 31avicet Rates ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 O« ±J IS EYM OU R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1809 Scale of Chakoes : Extraction, 2s Gd per tooth ; fillings, 5s r>er to.jth. A reduction made where a number require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances -is cases pretent, or such materials as patients prefer. Par j ticulars given on application. Consulta ; fcion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Ciiiiistchurch. 1 1 JAMKIAKEJT" TIMBKR MERCHANT, AND dKN"BR£T, FURNITURE MW FANCY OOOD^ WAREHOUSE, H A VELOCK STREET, Orro.siTG ILvmusoxs Autmou Mailt, FURNITURE and Picture Frames mvle to order m any design at ghoitxst nijtico. t|-'ii'';fi li_ »*~ ri^jr? (if yKf Solo A'iont h) Ashbu-j ton for Ole^g's j , l*jran»l-ulvifcurs>, A'ao, WitsnepPiawoa j



Public Notices. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YOBK. KRS POPE WISHES to inform her many Friends and Customers th.vfe she has the , Agencj' of the above celebrated Patterns, that by each San Francisco iW ail will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— I •« XII Ifi .S1? YJL US," | Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DKPOT, Morton's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. r 2 30 [~] "« b^ [2U W".- H. COLLIER W. H. Collier is now Thk Corner W. H. Collibr The Corskr W. H. Collier showing The Corner W. II- Collier The Corner W. H. Collier NEW The Corner W. H. Collikr The Corner W. H. Collier and The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H- CollierL HO ICE The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner \\\ H. Collier MILLINERY TnE Corner W. H. Collier ULSTERS, The Corner W. H. Collier JACKETS, The Corner W. H. Colierl RIBBONS, The Corner W. H. Collier FURS, The Corner W. H. Collier GLOVES, The Corner W. H. Collier DRAPERY, The Corner W. H. Collier etc., etc., The Corner W. H- Collier for the The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier AUTIJWIf The Corner W. H. Collier Mr¥ ™__ The Corner W. H. Collier WiJ*i*l* The Corner W. H. Collier SEASON. The Corner W. H. Collier — The Corner W. H. Collier The Balance Thk Corner W. H. Collier of The Corner W. H. Collier SUMMER The Corner W. H. Collier STOCK The Corner W. H. Collier is still being The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier SOLD OFF The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner \V. H. Collier CHEAP The Corner \V. H. Collier to make room The Corner W. H. Collier for The Corner W. H. Collier NEW GOODS The Corner W. H. Collier arriving. The Corner "The Corner." [HI CD W. W. SpeiJceF&CcT EXTENSION OF w. w. (ii'Ot'Kn »v Co* Great Clearing Sale. Being heavily overstocked, and m order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home m about a -fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10H, 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz ; Dress Goods 4M ; Washing Prints, 2i-d, 3|d, and 4-Jd ; Washing Muslin j-, 2s lid the doz; Towels, 3|d -i W each ;a. very large Towel 9£c), rj Rnow fikl ; very yood Ticking, jj] . fkl ; double width Sheeting, YJ <] 7^d; heavy white Linen Twill gj 0 Sheeting, llkl ; heavy cotton Shirting, skl; Cretonnes, 4id ; l pj Men's woollen Sox, 1IM; Boys' j-P Vj Braces, 4.1 ; Men's Braces, 8d ; W <j Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; <*> Men's good Twee:! Suits, 22s Q f, 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from l PI 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles p* W7s 6cl, low 5a lid ; Boys' do. f—, 2s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. £ JH Men's Bluchers, 6.s Cd ; Men's Q] colonial made Shooters, 9s lid; Boys' strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6.s 9d; Girls' and Maids' Kid < Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid. 3s lid, &nd 4s 6d at TV. W r. HWXVEH 4c Co'i THE ARCADE. N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per cent. If you want a real bargain now is your chance. ~~ The~Areader THI (OMIAI ITOlfi WMPAIf OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE AND MARINE ) Tip HE Business of this Company has I been TRANSFERRED to the COMMFRCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. I Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Coruhill, London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds .., 2,351,707 Total Annual Netfc Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE fok NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand t FRANK ALLEN, J P. Every description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CUKBENT EATES CUFF ABRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agents for Ashburton FRIE.DLANDBR BROS]] 22