The Weather.

ALKORD STATION. Th« following is the Meteorological report for the week ending June 21, 1891:- ■■ * ;

PARLIAMENTARY.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. The Premier gave notice to move on Tuesday that Mf Perceval be appointed Chairman of Committees of the House. Mr O'Conor gave notice to move that the salary and work of the Chairman of Committees be divided among the chair' men of the several Sessional Committees, KEPLIEI TO QUESTIONS. Replying to Mr Rolleston, Mr McKen zifc said that the matter of taking mea sures to check the growth of the Califor nian thistle had been under the consideration of the Government, but he had not had sufficient time to deal with it yet. There were other weeds, such a* gorse, which should be checked, and he should be g)ad to have the assistance of Mr Rolleston and Mr McKenssie (Clutha), and oilier gentlemen who took an interest in the matter, in preparing a Bill to deal with the whole of these pests. Replying to Mr Thompson (Auckland), Mr Reeves said that the system of charg ing quarter-money in primary schools was contrary to the spirit of the Education Act, and was therefore improper. His opinion was that the Education Boards sneuld put a stop to the practice, find if they did not, then the parents themselve* should take the matter up. Failing that remedy Parliament should interfere in the matter. Replying to other questions it was stated that the question of reciprocal tariff treaties between Canada and Australasia could not be settled till federation of the Australian colonies was decided ; that the penny postage for the colony would come into force on the Ist October, and the re duced telephone charges would come into operation on the same date. IN COMMITTEE .OF SUPPLY. The House went into Committee of •uppy. . .. i • Mr Perceval took the chair. A resolution was moved authorising the renewal of deficiency bills to the extent of £716,000. Dr Newman asked the Premier why he wanted such a large amount of deficiency bills. The Premier said that the resolution before the Committee authorised the issue of these Bills under the Public Re venues Act. Most of the bills were bear ing interest at 5 percent, and all the Bills were held in the colony by the Viir'ous Trust Department's. £100,000 of these Bills, which "was held by the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, expired in March, 1892, and he hoped by that time to be able to make belter arrangements, The motion was agreed to. IMPS ESB SUPPLY BILL. An Imprest Supply Bill for £200,000 was passed through all its stages. LABOR BILLS. On the motions of Mr Reeves the second reading of the Employees' Lia bility Bill, the Shop Hours Bill, and the Factories Bill was agreed to. THE ELECTORAL BILL. The House went into Committee on the Electoral Bill, Sir John Hall moved to insert a pro fision for femule franchise. A discussion ensued which was inter rupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Fish considered that before such a hazardous experiment as female franchise was decided on, there should have been •ome ujjwistikeable expression of opinion on the subject from tl}e women them •elTea. ■: ■ ;• ;■■"■■; :.", ■■ " ■ Mi' Roes supported the proposition for female franchise, as he believed it to be a groat st«p in advance. He was pleased to find that amongst the acknowledged leaders on both sides of the House the time was ripe for a great social .vlvanee of thinking Iftr Scobje McKen?,ic had no hesitation ' in saying that members of the House j who supported female franchise were taking the greatest leap in the dark that had ever occurred in the colony. It surely was great inconsistency, after they had heard so much for years past against plural voting, that they should now seek to invest men with any number of votes through their wives and daughters, Mr Bltckland supported the proposal, because it would give some extra weight to the married men of the colony as against the floating population, Sir George Grey was desirous of re moving the" very general impression that that the women of the colony did not desire the franchise. He wished to aay that not only in New Ze-Uatid but in other colonies he hai been waited on by deputations of ladies, asking him to obteinjthis great boon for them, He should not, however, support the proposal that women should have seats in the House, as they were not yet qualified for that. Mr Bryce moved to repoit progress, which was carried by 34 to 27. The House rose at 9.15 p.m.

Wellington, June 17. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2 30. THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT. Mr Buckley said, in reply to questions, that the Government had no intention to Introduce a Bill to amend the Gaming and Lotteries Act, but would bring down a measure to tax the totalisator. CRIMINAL CODE BILL. The Criminal Code Bill was read a second time and referred to the Statutory Committee. The Council adjourned till Tuesday.

The Public Trust Office.

RispOßT iff, TIA CCJ^MISSION.

[l'££ rjIESS ASSOOI4TIOH.J Wellington, June 19. !J?he report of tj>e Public Trust Coiti; m}Bsipnefi, whipjl wa3 laid on the table of the House to-dajr, states, that there has fteen at ths head ofjjfle 6t the Bublic Trust a,n, $bsolufce wsnt of proper or regular pattern up to the preset fittie in thp oon oucit of its business ; that the books of the *Jffice hare for yej#i been k apt in'a careless and unfinished manlier; and that the correspondence has bee.ll conducted in an unsatisfactory and irritating manner. They find that the system of auditing the accounts of the Department by the Audit Office has been in reality a delusion, ,«»! that many securities appeared yoaraf e 1: year in the returns as good for 20.* in the pound, and certified to by the 'Auditor* HengmJ ,as correct, ftlthpugh some of iiidm likt'loi^Wgofbcen foideelosed % tho jfUblic^Tiuste'e and ipa&factti had c«aised to Wist.,- The charges made by the office are declared t6 have been •xceasive, and when f? ? f|QQ w«f» taken fro^ {he profit* b$ $i$ lohfat Treunper, that'a'mouht was' im- Spe"fly ; aufdAm- *>y "tlie'suni "of £3500. c Public Trustee is 'declared' to have; (09$) «l(i»c big c|ufcy efle.otiVely \n

I satisfying the clainu of berieficiarifes, o* persons entitled to participate in estates, the result being great injustice to parties and th-i re. ersion to the colony of mtiny thousands of pounds. 'I he administration of many estates is proved to have been imprudent and unwise, beneficiaries being treated in a somewhat arbitrary, cruel manner. The system of dealing with loans and mortgages is generally con demned. The Commissioners express themselves much startled by the methods adopted in disposing of personal property in estates, as disclosed in the evidence, as being not only improper and ojien to grave suspicion, bub utterly indefensible and illegal. They recommend that the management should be vested in a'Public Trustee and Deputy Trustee, with powers nearly co-equal, and both men of large commercial and financial experience, and that there should be an advisory'board of two commercial men of special knowledge.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the •pinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE BEST FRUIT TREES.

TO THK EDITOR, Sin, —In reply to "Fruit Grower, No. 2," who condemns the kinds I recom m ended to "Amateur," and says they are unsuitable, unprofitable, and of inferior quality to grow in the district, 1 would ask " Fruit Grower, No. 2," what apples brought the highest price in the English market ? Was it not Prince Bismarck ? And are not Cox's Orange Pippin, Russet Nonpareil, and Scarlet Nunpareil *he three best dessert apples in England ? -avid are not Reinethe dv Canada, London Pippin, Stunner Pippin, and Stone Pippin as bearers second to none, and their quality unsurpassed? I think "Fruit Grower, No. 2," tnuat be dreaming or he has not got them on hand. My advice to " Ama teur" is "c'on't" buy trees grafted on crab stock, or he may have to dig them up before they have been planted twelve months and wash the roots. Then he will w'sh he had never seen the reliable nurseryman of experience, who knows what he is talkingabwut. " Fiuit Grower" joes on to say "too much reliance should not be placed on samples exhibited in si" op windows" ; but there are apples to be s«en in more than one shop window in Ashbutton, also, strange to say, some of the apples " Fruit Grower, No, 2," con demns took two first prizes at the Dunedin Exhibition against all comers throughout New Zealand, and again took two prizes at the Christchurch Horticultural Show this year. I« it not a well kmwn fact that; exhibiting the various different kinds of fruit, etc., enables one to cluose those-which are the best. If this is not so, well then do away with all horticul tural »nd agricultural shows as being quite unnecessary, according "Fruit Grower, No. 2's " ideas. In conclusion, I think it would would have looked a great deal letter of Mr " No. 2 " if he had been man enough to sign his name. —I am, etc., James Porter. June 19. [Unless anybody can name better scuts than- Mr Porter has done the corresponr dence on this subject must cease. —Ed.] Last Saturday's "Otago Daily Times " contains an account of an interview with Mr Harraway, of Burnside, one of the ! principal growers of fruit for the Dunedin market, having an orchard of twenty-thre* acres, containing 4500 trees. With reference to starting an orchard, lie says — " The first difficulty will be experienced with the nurserymen. I» the course of business they will naturally recommend suth varieties as they happen to have a stock of. It is necessary that orchardists should fix upon the kinds they want, and insist upon getting no other kindt- 1, Within my experience I have only found some six or seven varieties really w.irth growing. There is the Ilymor, to begin with, which is a strong grower, a g.>od cropper, comos into bearing soon, and what is very important in our climate, stands the wind we.ll, I have seen varieties recommended that would all fall to the ground in the first gale of wind. The itymer is besides a good keeping, late apple, which ripens about the month of April, The Cellini is a splendid cropper, stands the wind well, a showy fruit, and will keep well enough to be ex ported to London. It ripens with me in March. Baxter's Peatmain is a splendid croppey, and a fine fruit. The Scarlet Peannaiu is a good eating applei a good bearer, and ripens about the end of March. The Cornish Aromatic is a medium sized, good, all round apple, good keeping and good appearance. Cox's Orange Pippin bears well, is a beautiful fruit, and good eating kind. Granger's Pearmain is a good cooking, fine, sfyowy apple. The Stunner Fip,pjn is a good, late keeping apple, and wjll not, b,|ow off the tree. Tho London Bippjn. is a good apple, a strong grower, and an early bearer. 1 would grow no other kinds. I Hpeak of my own neighborhood. In laying out an orchard, I would recommend that trees intended for standards should be 20ft apart. Then between I would ■plant the Stirling Castle and tl^e New Hawthornden. In tgn years time the larger trees woujd meet, and the ' interr mediate trees could be 'shifted.. The object of planting tfyese yarieties between U to obtain a supply of fruit straight away, as they c,ome into bearing at once, and continue to bea.r freely for years."

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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CHILDREN IN FACTORIES.

London, June 19. In the House of Commons the Factory Bill, limiting the hours of working for women and children in factories and workshops was under discussion. Mr S. C. Buxton, M.P. for Poplar, moved an amendment pro hibiting children under eleven years of age being employed. The Govern-nenf, who desired that the age should be fixed at ten years, opposed the amend ment, but after discussion Isr R.uxton's proposal v/as earned, |)y"a majority of sixteen. LABOR QUESTIONS. London, June 20. The strike of the Jewish tailors in London lian cqllaps^ed, and the men are returning to work. MN^AF.CIAL UNEASINESS. ; Fefling in the city is. disturbed owing to Messrs Ohrisfcobal 4e Murietta and Company, a South American and Spanish tirm of merchants, making an unexpected demand of £40,000 upon their guarantors. The latter meet on Tuesday to decide whether they will accede to the demand. FIRE. Louis Tussaud's Exhibition has been destroyed by fire. [This was, not the *or-ld4araed Madams Tussaud's.] THIS SCOTCH OfiNSTJg. The census returns of Scotland show the total population {0 be 4,033,00,0. The population of the City qf Glasgow is 792,00 a ' ' '" MANCHESTER SHI? CANAL.

Ship Canal, comment-, d in November, 1887, was opened -to-day. THE BISLEY MEETING. Mr McEachern, a Victorian, has presented ft cup, value 100 guineas, to b« contested for by teams from the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the London Scottish Volunteers at the National Rifle Association meeting at Bisley. MADAME MELBA. Madame Melba, to mark her thanks and sympathy with Australia, has de cided to present a bust of herself by Ferrard to the Melbourne Public Library. L.L.D. Professor Pennefather, of Adelaide, has successfully passed the Doctor of Law examination at Cambridge Uni versity. [Mr Pennefather is well-known in New Zealand, having resided in Wellington fo some time as private secretary to Sir W. Jervois.] COMMERCIAL TREATIES. A deputation from the Empire Trade League waited upon the Pre mier to-day urging the Government to renounce commercial treaties which prevent the colonies giving preference to British trade, also to convene » conference to consider the question of establishing a closer commercial union between Great Britain and the Colonies. In reply, the Marquis of Salisbury sold the provisions complained «f must not lack attention, but at tht same time the Government had to bear in mind that the treaties contained much which was highly valuable to English trade, and it was impossible to re nounce them piecemeal. He, how ever, promised that the Government would take imv chano which offered itself to withdraw from unfortunate engagements, and they were hopeful of being in a position to shortly miti gate the existing evil. In concluding the Premier pointed out to the depu tation that the League must abandon sentiment, state their policy, and en deavor to impress the country with it.

THE ARGENTINE CRISIS.

Buknos Aykes, June 21. Despite the President's veto the Argentine Senate and Chamber insist on the suspension of gold payments.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE N.S.W. ELECTIONS.

SypNEY, June 80. All the Ministers have been re? elected except the Postmaster-General, Mr O'Connor, who announces that he vyill contest the Monaro constituency (two seats), the election for which takes place on June 30. Mr Pibbs, Leader of the Opposition, who was de? feated in Sonth Sydney, will contest Murrurabidge (three seats) on June 29, The third batdi of elections was held yesterday, The state of parties at present is—Ministerialists 37, Opposi tion 19, Labor 21, Independent 4. THE AUCKLAND BOOT MAKERS. The bootmakers locked >ut in Auck laed have applied to the Miners/ Association in Newcastle for assist ance. PAPAL HONOR. Sydney. June 21. Information has been received here that his Holiness the Pope has created Sir Patrick Jennings m\ Hereditary Marquis of the Holy Roman Empire. THE WEATHER. Heavy rains have fallen generally over the colony. Another gale is blowing along the coast, and it is feared tint further casualties will be reported.

BANKING CASE.

Melbourne, Jui^e 20. Iv the action Penglaze v. Bank of New Zealand, tried in March last, when the Judge refused to admit evi ctee tendered by the I^ank to prove that certain creeds were tqdged as security, and gaye judgment; fqr plains tiff for £\ O,OOO, to be reduced to one shilling when the deeds m ere delivered over, the Bank appealed to the full Court. The latter has decided that the Primary Judge was wrong in re fusing the evidence, and ordered the case to be reheard.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

tyussi*i'E, June 2Q, Sir J. F. Qarrick an 4 Sir Thomas Mcllraith have been appointed Quaena* land Governor^ of the Imperial Jnsti-: tut**, THE SHEARERS' AGITATION. Three men, named McKenzie, Riley and McDonald, have been arrested on a charge of attempting to destroy a train conveying free Jabopers, bj saw jug the piles of a railway bridge HcDonaJd turuei Queen's evidence, and has proved the oijeuce, i

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, June 20. Minimi and his wife were, on the infor mation of F. D. Rich, charged at the R.M. Court. Hamilton, with injury to property by pulling up sand destroying a culvert on the Patatere\ estate. The evi dence disclosed the question of title and tins qualified the alleged malice in the act. The Court adjourned the pasp to July Sj'Ayhen the acousod wouUt be tried on the' second iilforma'tion of. destroying a bridge and the Court would jive a decision on the pt'esent case. The Natives were set at liberty on promising to appear. 1 New P.p^ocqi, 4que 21. An attiein.pt/ Yfas n^adq ihia uiorning \o I float off the stranded ijtoamer "Waiia^a, i but it proved unsuccessful. She was moved a short distance. Another attempt will be made to-in,omw (Sfoi»day) njoriv i'lg, OiifiVMOUi'ii, .1 une 20, Tlje barricade erected to stop the Hav bor has been removed by the parties who ereqted ir, »nd without any arrange ments with the Board, The works are J still stopped. Dunedin, June 20. The man Webster who attempted to cut his throat at Green Island a couple of months ago disappeared from his house on Wedni 1 lay night and has not been Uwd of since. |$c left howe with 1 the' avtiwW intention oMsiting fOfrleri4'j*'bousfc : h[\i never >V«ut I'til£-'es,ilu ho 1 oho lias seen him .unco.

There has hestt_ a Ip^g SRell of frosty weather on the. Wejst Coast, buf a €}reymo,uth telegram states that there are signs qf its breaking up. Counteesj Dushess, f^ncessj, Empress are the registered names of fcfoe new teas Free fiw'wiy excess of stringency,'

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(l W flvESs ASSOCIATION.)

CRICKET.

(Recei/ed June 22, 11 a.m.)

I London, June 21. In the match between Cambridge University and Sussex, finished yester day, the former made 359 and 366, and the County 314 and 303. The tbtal number of runs, 1402, forms a record in first-class matches in England.

OBITUARY.

Sir Presscot G.|Hewitt, the eminent surgeon, is dead.

THE "DOUBLE" CASE

A new trial lias been refused in tht breach of promise case brought by Miss Evelyn an actress, against Mr Herbert, American journalist. The case, which from its extraordinary revelations created great interest when it was tried in April, resulted in a verdict for th« defendant.]

THE NEW ORLENS AFFAIR.

(Received June 22,10.30 a.m.)

New York, June 20; An Italian has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment for bribing a juror in the recent case in which a nuinbsr ;of Sicilians were charged with .the murder of detective Hennessy, and out of which the lynching affair arose.

RISING IN TURKEY.

Constantinople, June 20. The rebels in Yemen, a province of Turkey, have again defeated the Turkish troops who were despatched to quell the rising.

THE MANIPUR RISING.

Calcutta, June 20. The regent of Manipur has been sentenced to death. Mrs Grim wood has been granted a pension of £140, and a gratuity of £1000 will be distributed amongst the soldiers who took part in Commissioner Quinton's expedition. COLONIAL PRODUCE EX HIBITS. The exhibits of the Victorian Agricultural Society and Messrs Chatfey Bros, at the Doncaster show are attracting considerable attention. The Victorian Agricultural Society also exhibit at the Stirling and Dublin shows,

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCES.

(Received June 22, noon.

Sydney, June 22, Mr McMillan has sent a message to Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General, anent the state of the finances of the polony, in which he refutes Mr Dibbs' state ments,

NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

The shipping trade at Newcastle is stagnant, rates and freights being so low that there is no inducement to send ships to that port. There are no foreign orders to hand worth mentioning, and the outlook is most seriqus, Tfoe reason is that Cartliffand other British coal ports are cutting Newcastle out of markets where large shipments wtre formerly sent.

Labor Confereuce.

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Wellington, Juno 20. The Labor Conference has discussed and approved the Truck Bill.

Licensing Matters

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Christohurch, June 22. The a Ijourned meeting of Hie Syden haiu Committee is being held to-day. The Committee granted a ten o'clock license to the Club Hotel, under protest, pending the decision of the Coi\rt of Ap peal as to their powers, Decision in two other cases was held over until the whole of the applications werq heard, Timaru Jnne 22. At the adjourned Licensing meeting th« two licenses postponed were granted. In the case of the Club Hotel the licensee had go* rid of the lease of a portion of the premises to a private club, which had been objected to. The licensee of the Clarendon undertook to rebuild. The dom ( m,ittso again, §pok.e strongly on the question of feunday trading.

POLITICAL.

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Wellington, June 20. l The Government have under considera tion the question of closing the telegraph offices throughout tho Colony on, Sunday morning. (i'EOM OUR JPAELIAMIiINTARV CORRESPONDENT,) Wellington, .1 tine 22. Very little is doing in the lobbies. The financial proposals are received with >ut hostility by members, and seem exciting very moderate inturesst out>ide. The Labor Bills generally are the theme of conversation. I hear that objections are made in some quarters to the arbitra tion clauses; otherwise the verdict is entirely favorable. A great surprise is in store. I have it on the best authority that the f Opposition intend to support* the Government in their Policy liilla, to avoid any cliance of a change of administration. Mr Geo. Futehison intends to introduce ac an early date a. Bill to aid Catholic education. The Government ha,ve informed a deputation thai they intend to give special aid in the matter of building grants to exceptional and new school districts,

THE MARKETS.

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Londok, June 18. The Bank of England returns published to-day show that the total reserve is £19,436,000, showing an increase of £078,000 as compared with the previous week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 46.08* per cent. Three months' bills are discounted at § | per cent. v ' CtnaQls, &» ex dividend. , ea*iilKli 1 pc" &>nt inscribed stock. I02|;'»» per cent 94J, ; Ciiuterbury niutlon 4Jd".per \b \ Wel lington do 4d ; Canterbury J&inb s»d ; beef, h^ud(}uartevs forequ'arters »W. New. Zealand l^enip, good quality £22 5s per ton. No 1 best Scotch pig iron f.o,b, in Clydei^Gd.. * Received Jun« 22, noon.J LokoOh, J«ne 21, pillow, medium mutton, 26s Gd ; ditto beef, 25s W*

' The quantity of wool catalogued up to date is 161,000 bal«s, of which 150,000 hare been sold. Prices are unchanged. The New Eealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, hay« received the following cable message, dated London, 19th June : - Tallow is dull. Fine mutton is worth 27s M, and sjood beef 25s 9d per cwt. Frozen Meat—Mutton market un changed ; lamb market weaker. Prime Jfeir Zealand lambs are worth 5d per Ib. Beef market quief. New Zealand beef (hind quarters) is worth 5d per Ib, nominal value. Other quotations un changed since last telegram.

SPORTING.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

The following are the entries for the two principal handicaps ac the Grand National Meeting :— ;. Grand National Steeplechase Han dicap, of 500 soys. About three miles and a half.—Morok, Ahua, Irish Kjng, Rough, Oeo, Lochmw;ar, Roger, Otaieri, Dangerous, Waitangi, Kangaroo, Sentinel, Chemist, Jupiter, Genny Mount, Nero, IXirnley, Ival, Christmas, Regina, Max- Welton, Tauraekaitat, Somnambulist, Trimolite, Folly (late Deceiver), Black Gin, Freeman, Omata, Yardman, Jenny, Pursestring, Kiimanawa, Mangaohaone. , Grand National Hurdle Race Handicap, of 300 soys. About two miles. — Kulnine, Ahua, Irish King, Theorem, Loclmagar, Otaieri, Blue Mountain, Captain Abram, Clyde, Beggav »|ian» Sentinel, Montrose 11., Kapo, The Idler, Caitiff, Ival, Jet d'Eau, Comet, Kimberley, Inchkeith, Christmas, Wnihi, Foxton, Regina, Master Agnes, Norton, Somnambulist, Oouranto, Angler, Hark away, Preston, Pyramus, Cheshunt, Old Gold, Darnley, Eiin-go-Bragh, Ivjjm hoe, Jenny, Pursestring, Kaimanawa, JEffigy. ■'. ■ - . ,••:.,. \

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[fee mums association.]

ParltamrMtary Prlrlleg-e. Wellington, June 22. The case of Holmes and Bell v T* K. McDonald, M, X R., was to hnve been heard at the Supreme Court this morning, but the defendant produced the Speaker's certificate protecting him for thirty dnys after the session is finished. The case was in consequence adjourned indefi nitely. . Wellington, June 22. « Since the publication of th« Financial Statement the Government have received several criticisms and suggestions respect ing the incidence of the new taxes. Amongsi thesis.one pointing.to the fact that the Building Societies who receive money on deposit a.nd leqd ifc out on mortgages wilj have to. pay tax on this monoy though it is not their own, It is represented th^t this', is a very serious matter for the societies. Another point raised is as to the position of people who buy land on deferred payments and do not receive a title immediately, voM miNiHgr. Dunedin, June 22, The Sew Hoy Big-Beach(Company ob tained 14Qozs retorted goWHr the week's dredging*

The jnterprovincial football match, nnder Association rules, b«teen Wellington and Canterbury was played at Wellington on Saturday. The Northern Eleven had a good deal the best of the game though they only won by one goal to nil. Mr \V. A. Kennedy, second ifl&ate* 1 of the 'Borough Scliool, was m Saturday the re cipient fi| a farewell presentation from the teachers, aud scholars. This consisted of a very handsome aneroid barometer in a richly chased brass stuul, on. which, engraved on a silver plate, was the following inscription —"Presented to Mr W. A. Kennedy by tl # teachers aud scholars Qf the Ashbur o.i Borough, B|ch.qQl qn the' occasion of his removal t<i Ohristchurch, June 20, 1891," The barometer and engraving were'ftupule'd from the establishment of Mr Andrew Black, East <?tre«t. The Midgets' matinee on Saturday was Very largely attended by Ihe children and young people, and also by many country visitors. There was not so large an an.dienoe in the evening, however, j but this is the usual state of things in Ashburton with Saturday night entertainments. The Midgets and Air Law ton and Miss Spencer appear for the last time to-night, when there will be a change of programme so that those who have been may go again. Those who have not been should certainly go, Mr Rollcston, in an interview with the Wellington correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times," spoke very openly with reference to the financial proposals contained in the Budget. In the first place, while recognising that penny postage was a great conpenience and luxry, he doubted whether we were justified in indulging In such luturios while the people generally were still burdened with such heavy taxes upon the necessaries of life. He thought the first use made of a large surplus ought to be to relieve the taxpayers of a portion of their burdens j secondly, he regarded the land tax as propounded as a severe penalty imposed upon the most valuable settlers in the country—'Upon men who, instead of leaving their estates comparatively waste and njwej" running sheep on the almosl unimproved land, had gone la it)* large and costly 1 improvements, affording extensive employ ment to labour and increasing the wealth and prosperity of the country at large. He I questioned the wisdom of inflicting deterrent penalties on such valuable settlers and colonists as Mr John Grigg (of Longbcach) and Sir John Hall, for example. On the other hand, there was no doubt that most of the farmers on a less extensive scale (like himself, for instance) would be materially relieved, and many cases would escape entirely. Keating's Couch Lozenges cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimo states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. F«r relieving difficulty of breathing they ate invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in tins, Is l^d and gg Q4 each Thb Bjs^t Remedy for Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of. nearly all the diseases \o whi(ia we are subjects Norton's Bills, with justice called the •Ifatural Strengthened of tt*q Human Stomach," aot as a powerful tom'c and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by al'medicine endora throughout the wo Id' Teas free from any excess of astring oncy. South British Tea C»mpany's|pure blends. All storekeepers

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W. B. Collins aiid Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. EAST STR.JE3EIT * f'x " FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE THE FOLLOWING SHIPS TO ARRIVE— Warwickshire, Bankville, Lake Superior* —WANTED— 5000 SACKS WHEAT FOR SHIPMENT PER ABOVE VESSELS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY TTIGHEST TDIUCE (^ IVE3. Mdedlander Bros. i WOOL, GRAIN, AND GENERAL MEBCHAM, HAS FOR SALE _ Seed fWheat, Oats, ■••'•' ' —ALSO—' ■: ... .. ... ..,:,.r ; :iji?|t BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WlttL,^ STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUR, SOAPTCANDtES, -l »> ;OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES :' »• DRAMT PirES_AU Slaes. AGKETSTT JPOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ■Q-AVINO PURCHASED ON lIIGHIY SATfSFACTORY TfeBMS M IMMENSE STOK" COMPRISING— . DRAPERY, CLOTHINa.i riif> BLANKET?, FLANNELS^ «^ Have every confidence in offering the same, not/>nly to their Friends, bttt to the General Public for : , IMMEDIATE SALE '< .. .■■•''■,* A special Room for JJaoleumg A Carpets* ha§ lieen fitted up i IN OUR PREMISES - t-« KAIAPOI TT o TT S J5 . . ASHBIJBTQI£L Sparrow & Berrynite TT7ISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR * TWO NEW DEPARTMENT^" VIZ., • ■-. t.,:-'.-!J . BOY'S AND YOUTM'S CLOTHING, U'-.tf ENTIRELY NEW feTOCK. LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES of every description. all cuarantpd qualiry. oxt» policy. ■ ;':;::%. '^";} Gbstleme>'.— ■ •":; *- ':"--^- i '*f 1. In oitler to maintain our reputation as "The Leading Tatfois and Out* fitters in the District" we will always endeavour to show the Largest anl,£e*t Stock in eacli Department and guarantee perfect fit and Best Workmanalnki in every garment to measure at the most reasonable prices. ' T- N.Bk We wish it to be definitely understood that we do not take ordort ffcjniipatteriw and «ot suits made up in factories (like hlopp), but we always 'employ-nn^iicient staft* of first-class tradesmen (Unlor.s) on our premises. • ' ' ■"-*- s»" : -«.. 2, We will not sell the co-called Cheap (low class) arKK)*, dear at any price, but every article we recommend we will be pvepaml to "uaranwe to give good wear. .°». TJy strict attention to business aiul carefully studying the interests of our customers—which wo deem to be the only logitimat* way to obiain their confidence and permanent support—we trust we shrill always metft iiiid: neceive your esteemed patronage. ; . * -. .. Assuring you of our best services at all times, We »re, Dear Sirs, Yuurs respectfully, SPAEIiOW & BERBTM^N TAILOES JL2ST3D OTTT^ITTJBXifiI, 6|loa £AST &IB££l\ ASH£VBXO^



Public Notices T O»T between A,hl,iuN.!i Presby _LJ terian Clmre-i nnd Tinwald, a Morocco-hound BiWe., Finder rewarded on returning' to "Mail " Office, 6 186 T7V3R SALE.—About Ten Tons first- Jj class Wheat Straw for Chaff. ! Apply J. HANCOX, i 6 174 _ I __, Allenton. TMPOUNDFD at Ashburton .irom Mr J_ Skillings' fani', Wakanui, by S. Compton. one chestnut mare, no visible brand. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold under Section 39 of "The Impounding Act. 1884" on TUESDAY, June 23, at 12 o'clock noon. JOSEPH HVLE, Poundkeeper, 9§177 Ashburton. FUNERAL NOTICfI. THE Friends of the lute Mb. W. B. Moss are ruspectfuily informed that his funeral will move from lib late resi dence, Burnett Street, on TUESDAY, 23rd inst, at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 6§179 Undertakers. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No.; 1858, E.G. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst, at 7.30 pan. FuIness—INSTALLATION of W.M. and Investiture of Officers. > Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY, '6 "175. Seoretary. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. vo-nrioitT: LAST IVIC*HX. THE MIDGETS. GENERAL AND MRS MITE, THE smallest Married Couple in the world, who have appeared before the i Queen and Royal Family in they unique 'Entertainmemt. Also, — Miss Clara. Spencer and Mr Aw?. Lawton, in their specially selected Drawing-Room Perfor mance Admission, 2s and Is, Chil dren, (id. Evening at 8. New Entertain ment, 6138 _____ _ " The Corner" W. H, Collier Is Showing a very fine assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Clothing, suitable for present wear. MILLINERY- All the Choicest Novelties DRESS GOODS— A Special Lino of Heavy Dress Cloth 10id per yard PLUSHES- For " Millinery and Dress Trimmings from 2s 114 per yard FUR PELERINES— In various Furs from 2s lid FUR MUFFS- From 4s 6d each PINAFORES— A quantity at 6rl, worth Is 6d CORSETS— A special line at 3s 6d FLANNELS— From B|d per yard BLANKETS— From lf)s 6d per pair mantles an© ULSTEftS— Newest styles for Ladies and v Children REAL SKALETTK JACKETS- From 32s Od BOYS' SUITS— In groat vjur-lv MEN'S SUITS- Social value,' from MEVri TROUSERS —English Saddle Tweed, 9a Cd MEN'S OVERCOATS- Heavy Pilot ClGth with Capes 355, worth 55a Aiho, —The Balance of an assigned Wholesale Warehouse>'tock . AT Astonishingly Low Prices W, H. COLTJEB, "THE CORNER? ■ ' -> —-——-—• MR ALFRED HARRISON SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAyTjUNE 27. MR ALFRED HARRISON will Sell by auction 0 Sets 6-lenf HARROWS. -| Set 4-leaf HAKROWS. ALFRED HARRISON, 6+178 Auctioneer. Thursday, June] 25, 11 o'clock. ILf R ALFRED HARRISON, instructed IYX by Mrs C. McFarlanb, will sell by Public Auction, at her residence. Moore Street, — 1 CHESTNUT MARE, good in single and double harness and saddle IB AY MARE, good in single harness and saddje 1 GROCER'S CART, with top com- X plete 1 Chestnut Gelding "Tammy," good in saddle and Harness. Saddle and Bridle, quantity of Harness and Stable requisite*, Empty Sacks, Ga.t Sheaf Chaff, etc. Vk o'clock. Suits in Cretonne, Brussels Carpet, Sideboard, Book Case in Maho gany and Honeysuckle, Centre Table, Fenders and Irons, a number of valuable pictures, Bed fcttids and Bedding of all kinds, Tables, Washstands and Setf, Carpete, Kitchen utensils, etc. Absolutely without reserve. Horses, 11 o'clock. Furniture, 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 6f147 Auctioneer. CHEAP PROPERTIES. £200.—DweUiug-.house of five, rooms, together Avith two sectio.ua, i-aere, Cox street. £115, ,— Thfeo-roomed Cottage and section, Grey street. £100.—Cottage and section^ Town. Belt East.; ■■■■.■.■'..■ . .' ■ ; £203. - D^S4ra,bJie jit uppity, Beach Road*lVeyortow, JNve-iawwed Dwelling. h/)use in flrst-.Gla.ss order. Vety nice p^opprty. £Jso;.—|-acre, Ejist Belt•, with Cottage, £135.—Fivo-roomod :lo«,so in Cbx street, with r^acro section and shod. FOI( SALE,—-Ejght aores very desir able Suburban Property fronting the Domain. Should prove fi very ""good investment, Apply to T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to lend at 6 per cent on first-class security^ Apply to T, WLLOCK.



PLENDID EATING POTATOES mHREE SHILLINGS a Bag oc 80s a L ton, delivered. • 87 D. THOMAS. PHILADELPHIA, 1876, HAtJ^HAWAY'S. Belmble . PEESI,J!SS Wtfm A NECESSITY in ev^ry feniily It blacks and polishes Xtadies and i Children's Boots, Shoes, llubhew, and without brusliing, Always giYe* satisfaction. la conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists.