The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1891. THE FEDERATIION DEBATE.

Whatever may be the opinion us to the wisdom of Monday evening being selected for the debate on the Federa tion question, there can scarcely be two. opinions as to the conduct of the House of Representatives m evading the discussion of the question by failing to keep a quorum. It is not a question to be trifled with m such a manner. It is a question affecting the future of all the Australasian colonies, and, in deed, the whole of the continents and islands of the South Pacific. If only from consideration for our Australian neighbors the question should have been treated with respect; ill feeling between nations has arisen from much slighter grounds than the New Zealand Parliament gave on Monday night to the Government of Nev South Wales —the initiators of the Federation scheme. It must not be thought that we advocate the adoption of Sir George Grey's resolutions m toto; but we think the principle of the first of those resolutions might have been affirmed, namely, " That a form of federation shall be adopted which will enable the adjacent British colonies to federate for their common welfare, such federa tion to be validated, if necessary, by an act of the British Parliament." This resolution, it will be observed, is purely permissive. It paves the way for federation by providing a scheme of Federation, approved by the Imperial Government, into which any adjacent colonies may enter should they so desire. Federation for this colony may nob be a matter of the present, or even of the immediate future, but it will come, and that before many years—if not m the close bonds with which the colonies of the Australian continent will be united, by treaties which will secure to us favored treatment as to the interchange of products, and engage them and us to some degree of mutual defence should occasion arise. There is thus every reason why we should take a part m framing the constitution of the Continent with which we shall m.the future have to deal. We trust that the Government will take steps to set aside a convenient day for resuming the discussion of this most important subject, if not for our own sakes—we have shown that we are deeply in terested—at least to prove to our nearest neighbors that we do not re gard the question of Federation as an idle idea.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

I 'Mr Walter Besant, who was formerly m favor of having intoxicants sold at the East London People's Palace, now says it has been proved that no one wants them. The necessity of some active measures to detect and prevent the adulteration of food supplies that now prevails so laigely m the colony is urged by Mr Carncross. The Railway Commissioners have com* plied with a request that pnsseuger carriages shall be attached to cattle trains for the convenience of those wishing to attend country sales. The calendar for the Supreme Court criminal sittings which open at Christchurch on Monday contains 15 charges against 18 prisoners, There is one case of attempted murder (Moss' case), three of burglary, and three of robbery with violence. "What is this bill for?" "Stonge," " I have had no goods stored with you or any one else." "Yes, you have. You've been throwing your empty bottles and tin cans into that vacant lot of mine next your house for five years. Ten dollars please. A select committee to inquire into the expenditure and administration of the fund kiwn as " thirds," payable on behalf of deferred payment and perpetual lease settlers and others, under the Land Act, with a view to the proper employment of the said funds m certain districts for the purpose of water supply, is to be moved for by Mr Harkness. A correspondent, "G. Ri," writes to the " Wellington Post" that on July 6 last the sun was the farthest away from the earth ever before known m the world's history. Perhaps this may help to solve the answer to answer the query—i.e., "Where are we?"—and also account for the extraordinary weather which is*prevailing all over the world at the present time. "An Englishman" is stated by Consul Pickersgill to have obtained from the Go vernment of Madagascar a remarkable con cession.. If conveys the right of selecting m various districts' a total of 3<JOO square miles of territory, and of mining jiherein ior gold, or any other mineral or precious stones during sixty years, on payment of £60,000 m cash, and £200,000 m shares, No royalty is exacted. A.ll machinery, it is to be admitted free of duty, and the labor clause presents no real obstacleSi A nice little story is current m connection with Lady Zetland's recent tour m the West of Ireland. One of the suite—a Sassenach presumably—had been told that the natives would be sure t-j agree with anything and everything said to them, and forthwith determined to test the truth of Jio assertion. Accordingly m one of the coasting trips with which the tour was interspersed, and m which the wind was blowing half a gale, he shouted to the Irish pilot, " There's very little wind." The answer came back at once, " Thrne for you, sor, but'what little there is is very strong.'' Mr Isift tells the following story of In spector Habens. He was giving an ad dress to the inmates of the Wellington Lunatic Asylum, and m the course of his l-eniarks referred to the practice of the women of India of throwing their babes into the (ianges, At the close of his ad dress one of the female inmates approached him and asked him simply if it was true what he had stated. Mr Habens answered that it was, " Was it really true '!" said the woman, "Yes," said Mr Habens, " Then," said the female, with an air of 'artless innocence, "I wonder why your mother did not put you m." Mr Habens collapsed. We recently published a paragraph from the "Zeelian and Dundas Herald," m which reference was made to the framing of pro* spectuses having developed into a science, and then went on to say that a prospectus of a company floated m one of the adjacent colonies bristled with carefuly-rounded sen tences which could not fail but mislead. Some of the shareholders m the Zealandia Company thinking that that might be the concern referred to wrote to Messrs Dicken and Gundry, who ascertained from the editor iof the "Herald" that the article m no manner referred to the Zealandia, but to a company floated m Victoria, a fact which was well known m Australia. This should remove any false impression which may have been created by the extract.

At Clmstolmroa to-<!ay K. Keer, J< R. t roctor, and K. (Jreeshabar, jewellers, were each fined 20s and costs, fdr keeping boys hours on Saturday last. ' • The agency of the New Zealand Bible, j rack, and Book Society closes positively on Saturday, the Bth instant, at ten p.m. A number of books at reduced prices. Come early and soe.—[Advt.] At Cimstchurch on Thursday, while pjay ing football, W, F. Moss, son of the late Mr XV. B. Moss, of Ashburton, dislocated liia ancle. He came to Ashburton by the evqiiing- train, for the necessary peried of res\ - ■ Mr 15-illock announces the sale m farms of from 30 to 204 acres of Mi- R. M. Morten's well-known e&tate at Mefchven. It is good land, close to the township, and the terms are liberal, and no doubt the opportunity to acquire a farm will be kept m view. The sale takes place at th« Arcade, on Saturday, August 15. rl his is the opinion of a "Tory " member of the Legislative Council regarding the labor members of the House—" Wonder fully well," was the reply to a question as to how they deported themselves ill the House. " Of course I don't agree, with some of their extreme views, and I'm convinced that if they had their own way the cause of labour would be greatly damaged. But they do not see that, and are evidently m dead earnest. In the House they set un example to some older members. They are constant m attendance, really anxious to master the rules of the House, and respectful to the Speaker. Some of them speak well, too, and when experience has toned down their views they promise to make excellent repre sentatives. They're thoroughly sober to a man ; Bellamy's doesn't see much of their money." The Rev T. Parley, who assumes the curacy of Longbeach parochial district was for some time stationed at New Plymouth, laboured also m Auckland, and latterly at Taranaki, m each case endearing himself to his people. On July 25 last a meeting was held of the Epiphany Church congregation, of which Mr Farley was minister. The Taranaki " Budget " reporting the meeting said :—The meeting was a fairly representa tive one of the congregation, a number of the lady members being among those present. The meeting was called to consider the resignation of the Rev T. Farley, -minister of the church. After a good amount of discussion it was proposed by Mr J. I. Fell, and seconded by Mr J. W. Tibbs, "Th-it the parishioners of the Epiphany Church sincerely desire Mr Farley to request Die bishop to allow him to withdraw his resignation." On being put to the meeting the resolution was carried unanimously, Wejtnay mention that Mr Farley rode from Cliristchurch to Tin wakl on Wed no diy. The Napier " News " says :—One of the best stories we have heard c^mes to us from a private lc'ioo! not ten thousand miles from Hastings. One of the smart boy 3of the sc'iool hal|sucked an orange till there wasn't a scrap of anything in-mle but stringy pulp. It then dawned upon him that there was a clia'.ice for a bit of fun. He "filled the skin . vi:hink, and adj-uslcl the bit he had pre viously cut out, and the orange looked as plump and innocent as possible. But an eagle eye was on the boy. " What are you doing Avith that orange?" came m cold but startling tones from the master. " P!ease.|sir," the boy b3gan, not noticing the twinkle m the teachers eye. ' • Get on that form, and cut that orauge before the whole class !' That boy's face was a study. He mounted the form as any culprit would who was soon afterwards to be beheaded. One long look| round about, then an awful pause; then one wrench with the teeth, and down, m a shower, ran the ink all over his clothes ! It was no use trying to check the other boys. They fairly howled'with delight at such a grand instance of a would-be biter bit. An unusual number of suicides have happened during the week m Victoria (writes a correspondent under date duly 22.) Dr A. M. Armstrong, depressed through financial troubles, ended his life by taking carbolic acid m his consulting room. A girl named Lobby, aged nineteen, poisoned her self at Morwell, by taking a liniment saying that she wanted to be with Sister Maiy, who died a few days previously. The twelve year old soii| of a bqotmaker, named Join Mathers, blew his brains out witli a revolver at Prahran. The evidence showed that the poor boy had been treated'with the utmost cousid r fc'on by his parents, and m tuin was an affectionate son. The nrii rial ex[ peri once of a reproof had apparently so weighed on his sensitive mind that m a parox ysm of imaginary despair^ he had taken his life, Frederick Benario, a mining specu lator, was found dead m bed at tho Federal Coffee Palace. He had lost heavily m specu lations, and was much depressed by debt. Poison was found m his clothing. He leaves a young wife penniless. Hollo way's Pills and Ointment.— Soldiers and sailors.—These well-known and easily used remedies are especially service able and convenient for those who, like soldiers and sailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and the hardships in separable from their calling. Many of the diseases engendered m the system from these ' and other untoward causes can be checked and controlled by attention at their onset, and m Holloway's remedies will be found a ready means of relief without hinderance from duty. Many a man is invalided and rendered more or less a burden to himscl and friends from neglect of the early symptoms of his complaint, which caiamity might be averted by timely resort to the use of Holloway's Pills and Ointment.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

AUCKLAND, August (j« The City Council have pa&sett'a resolu tion, requesting the City members to strenuously oppose the Auckland Electric Lighting Bills, or any similar Bill. The master bakers are 'carrying out an arrangement with the Bakers' Union to regularly apprentice boys for a term of years and to teach them the trade. Wellington, August 6. The annual report of the Wellington Meat Export Company shows that after providing for depreciation and placing to reserve £2000, there remains to credit of profit and loss a sum of £5761 11s sd. The directors recommend the payment of a dividend of eight per cent, absorbing £2803 Is sd, and leaving £2958 10s to carry forward. The directors notify that an arrangement has been entered into for the reduction of freight upon meat of M per Ib from fche Ist December next, or an average rate throughout the year of Id per Ib for mutton, i^d for lamb, and |d for beef. At the inquest on tho body of James Priestman, found shot through the head at Masterton yesterday, the evidence showed that the wound was self-inflicted by means of a Martini-Henry rifle. In deceased's notebook were found the words :—"The play is ended, the curtain must fal', I have enjoyed myself ' Priestman was somewhat eccentric m manner. It is alleged that he had lost heavily m speculations last year, and had appeared depressed at an expectsd remit tance not coming to hand. A verdict of temporary insanity was returned. Westpokt, August b. Yesterday evening Lucien Sampson, cook on the French brig Adelaide, which is now iv port, v:as taken to the hospital, stabbed, m two places. The explanation given is that the wounded man was lark ing with his brother, a youth aged six teen, who is employed on the same vessel, when Lucien was accidentally stabbed. DuNEDisr, August 6. The official enquiry, by Mr W. L. Simp- ( son into complaints about the Seachif Asylum was concluded to-day. Mr Simp son said that he did not intend to take more evidence, as thp time which he had agreed to devote to the enquiry had tor minited. He would report on two cases, but would not undertake to deal with IU'TO. ' ' l ; i- .-• ' CjHarles Sampson, who owns a boarding Jrojjse at M}dt|lemai;cli for whjch a! liqehse was refused, owing, to the result of tfae local option vote, w_as fined £15' and'costs for sly grog selling,"and £15 and costs for exposing liquor for saje. '

PARLIAMENTARY.

(I'EK PRESS AfJSOCIA'HOi..)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 2.30. ALIENS BILL. Mr Bowtiii brought up the Committees' reasons for insisting up>n the amend ments m tho Aliens Bill, the chiet reason being that they would affect treaty re lations between the Imperial Govern ment and the Chinese Empire. TRUCK BILL. rjhe Truck Bill was reported by the Select Committee with amendments, and wich the recommendation that it. be allowed to proceed. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL. The Employers' Liability Bill was con sidered iv Committee, and after being slightly amended, was reported with amendments, and ordered to be read a ! third time nexo day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30. j NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Hutchison (Dunedin) gave notice to move m Committee on the Land and Income Assessment Bill that the tax on the unimproved value of land belonging to absentees who luve resided out of the colony three years and more, shall be increased 20 per cent. THE LAND AND INCOME ASSESSMENT BILL. Mr Duthie resumed the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Land and Income Assessment Bill." He thought that the Government should consider whether premiums on life insurance should not be exempted from taxation as " was the case m England. No prosperity could possibly ensue to the colony under the taxation proposals of the Government. He would support Dr Newmans amend ment Mr Thompson (Auckland) would vote for the second reading of the Bill, as he thought Dr Newmans amendment was brought forward m an unfriendly spirit to the Government, Mr Valentine condemned the main principles of the I'ill, and said that people would not be able to understand the provisions of the measure nntil the tax collectors came to their doors. Mr Wilson entirely disagreed with the Bill, tub was m favour of putting a tax on absentees. Mr Carncross believed that a land and income tax would afford relief to many people, and he would therefore support the Bill. Mr Harkness intended to vote for the second reading of the Bill, although go ing against his own party m doing so. He must say, however, that there was a want of symmetry m the Bill, and that it was very involved m character. Mr R. Thomson was afrai.i that Mr Harkness would have to change sides after the speech which he had just made, as he had placed himself m a very awkward position with his party. Mr Buchanan could assure the Premier that many of the farmers whom it was proposed -to relieve under this Bill would not thank either him or his supporters. Mr Pinkerton regretted that some of the Opposition speakers had endeavoured to raise up a class feeliug and to set town against country. He would support the second reading, but would move an amendment when they got into Com mittee. Mr E. M. Smith spoke m support of the Bill. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjoarnment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Kennedy Macdonald welcomed the Bill fis a srep m the right direction. He said (hat the member for Mount Ida had referred to the depression that had ex isted for the last twelve years, but it was the Conservative party who were respon sible for that depression, and Mr Bryce and Mr Rolieston, amongst other public men, should l:e held responsible for it. He advocated the taxation of Maori lands m the North Island. The natives them selves would not be opposed to.such a step. Mr Fish agreed with the principles of the measure, and hoped that the Premier would make it clear that the policy which he had enunciated m this Bill was the policy he intended to. push through, not only m the House but m the Council* Dr Newmans amendment was put and lost by 45 to 15. The Premier m replying said that most' of the arguments used by the Opposition had been conclusively answered by gentle men on his side of the House. The figures quoted by Mr Richardson with reference to the falling off m the revenue were erroneous, and he had concealed the fact that if the money spent m the first quarter was carried at the same rate:for ths whole year the Government would have saved no less than £200,000 at end of the year. Ib appeared to him (t\\e Premier) that because a Liberal Govern? ment were m office £he Opposition were trying tq create an impressiQii thap the, revenue was going to the bad, aiyl t]^t the country was depressed, simply tq deT stroy the Liberal Ministry and their policy. He quoted figures tq prove that instead qf the deficit winch Mr Isichardsan. had shown, they actually possessed & surplus of £27!T,000 at the present time. Referring to the speech of the member for Waitotara, he said that he was sorry to hear him insinuate that the Attorney- General had used his influence improperly to protect the banks under this Bill. [Mr Hutchison: "Not improperly."] The member for Mounc Ida also made a most improper speech on this question, and he had actually named the Attorney-General as having made use of deadly cunning to protect the banks from taxation. No more improper statement had ever been made m the House, and he now desired tx> say that the Attorney-General had hjs hottyng whatever to dq with the framing qf the Bill, nor had he influenced it m the, slightest degree. With, respect to, whai had been said about improvements, he. admitted that the valuation of improve ments \yas too sweeping and wsxHiusted improvements would have to be exempted, The whole history of the colony showed that so far from large estates being lessened they were growing every year, and it was well known that small farms of 200 acres and 300 acres had been gobbled up by one company owning more than 1,000,000 acres. His opinion was that if large estates were allowed to go on, it would bring the colony to a state of stag nation, and that the Government were determined to prevent ib if possible. The aspersions cast on the Government m respect to being insincere m their desire to pass the Bill were altogether un founded, and were the work, of a section of the press m Wellington, which had always been hostile to the Liberal party. In conclusion he said he saw no reason for reporting the debate m Committee m, " Hansard," as it would only prolong dis cussion, j The motion for the second reading was carried by 41 to 16. The following is the division list:— Ayes—Ballance, Blake, Buick, Cadman, Carncross, Carroll, Dawson, Duncan, Earnshaw, Fish, Fraser, Grey, Hall- Jones, Hogg, Houston, Hutchison W., Joyce, Kapa, Kelly J., Lawry, Macdonald, Macintosh, McKenzie. J Mills C. H. O'Oonor, Palmer, Parata, Pereival, Pinkerton, Rees, Reeves W. P., Saunders, SeddonrShera,' Smith' E. M., Smith W. C., Tanner, Taylor, Thompson 14.',' Thompson'J,;, Ward^-il. l ''< "•■■• Noes—Bvyce, 1 'BuclUnan, Buektond., Dutlue, Hall, Hamlyn, Hutchison O." f Mackenzie M. .V. /s.,' McKenzie T;, Mo6re, NevVuiin, Richardson, Rolieston' Russell, 6wan, Thomson J, W,—J6,

THE ABHBTJBTON GUARDIAN, FBtU ar, AUGUST % 1891.



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CASH Advertisements unrter chlT" headinsr not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be -Wt : at this Office. \l/"ANTED Known.—Having com- V \ plefced the alteration of premises we are opening with a genuine cheap sale. Come and see. H. C. Segeks, Melford House. WA NT E D Known—As Melford House Sale will be a genuine Cheap one, it will be to your advantage to call early.—H. C. Segeks, Melford House. p EXTENSION of Premises' Cheap f i «lj Sale now on al the opening of new i'Snop. Come and judge for yourselves. H. G. Segers. . VlßANTED— Everybody to try oiir *'V •2s Best procurable at the price.—Stephens Bros., Market House. .■ ■; •■ ...- 8.37 •*\ \ } ANTED, a good general Black- V V smith at once. Apply to Robert Patton, Blacksmith, Mfcunt Som.rs. 8 39 WANTED ~ Cottage about ii ye rooms, with paddock and stable pjeferred ; within 1^ mile of Ashburton, .Apply T. E. Walton, Box 68, P. 0., Ashburton. 8 23 TCE Cream off. Cough drops on. Un- JL doubtedly the best. H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. WANTED Known.—Call and secure bargains of Winter Drapery at the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The Corner." WANTED Known-GirTs' Boots 2s lid, Ladies' French Shoes 3s 1 Id, Gents' Shoes 5s 6d ; at Andrew Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 214 TpINEST Cod Liver Oil. Chest an £} Luug Protectors. Chilblain lini ments. Brooke, Chemist, Ashburton. - A7NT~EDn£n^ will feel obliged if all accounts owing are paid within fourteen days. WANTED Known. — Blankets and Flannels great bargains at Andrew Orrs. WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. T^rEirKnmvn.—Great "ciiarimt Sale at "The Corner" of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots.—W. U. Collier. _^_ WANT. ED, every man m the district to. order a Kaiapoi or Roslyn Tweed Suit. Also, Boys' Suits and Gents' Overcoats m great variety.—Andrew Orp. WANTED KNOWN,—If you have the Cash, you can save about 6s m every Pound, by buying your Jackets Ulsters, Dress Goods, Millinery, &c, at S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s Clearing Sale. 6 36 - (~^ LORIOUS News.—Just purchased a "JC Dunedin Warehouseman's Stock of 90 Pieces French Cashmeres and Merinos at less .thatifhalf price. Will be sold during the cheap sale at Is 10|d ; regular piice 3s 9d.—Andrew Orr. V¥ rAHTED Known.—That if you want \ V real good wearing boots, to keep •.your feet dry, you can get them m creat, variety at John Moison's, the expert Bootmaker, Town Hall shop, East Strt et 6 73 WANTED Known.-~Thafc for quality, assortment, and price see Andrew Qrr's. large stock of Millinery, Clothing, and Boots. No presents, no bribes, but good value.— Andrew Orr 1j O Meet the Times.—l am supplying I Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years. Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all'descriptions. Inspection invited.— .!. W. Hardley, Eas street. 6|201 WANT i-D Known. —I have «, large stock of Tin and Ironware (Soods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept m stock.—J. W. Hardley, East ■ treet. 6J202 "TTTANTED Known—H. Dudley will W sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s 6d per foot. - H. Dudley, Moore Street. 6§54 DOUBLE Blankets, and through mis understanding double quantity sent from Mill, Have reduced the price 5s per pair, -^Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. , 6 154 /"WAP READING for all Classes — V J Hundreds of Back Numbers of Monthly and Quarterly Periodicals at Half Price. Several volumes of Standard Works at Cost Price to reduce our Large Stock. Photo and Scrap Albums, Photo Frames —L. F. Andrewbs & Co., Stationers' Hall.



WJTM TEETH A »IGJT TCLTH CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. vS. M™ AND C - SURGEON HENTIST, And at Dunedin Mil Westport. CITE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli -uices for the Mouth, and it v with the greatest confidence that v Te guarantee the highest class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements car. be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GrAS 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 Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at lowest rates WILLIAM /~1 ARDNER, ILLIAM VJTARDNER, GRAHAMS ROAD, T * Bf W 4 L' D. —HAS FOR SALE— FORKST So X^XftXJir ' " JCJE^teS IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Ako HI H>nd Clioice Cabbage I^lantw Now ready for Planting Out,



ALuNlHtf J"i> Ijl_Nl_) to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE. HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of JBIOO TO_£sooo ?ov further pirticulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. THKSTANDARD I_"_i*e «_fc _VXai*l-ie liis3ui*n.u.<*e <Jo--ipaiiy OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL—£I,OOO,OOO— STE FILING. ITYERE and Marine R;sks accepted on } all descriptions of Property and Merchandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Rihks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, 114 Saunders' Buildiugs, Ashburton.



THE ASHBURTON MAIL ■ From and after the 30th November, 1886" the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVA&CE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 12s Od, by post 15s Otl ■Xear 20s Od, by post 26a Od IF HOOKED Per Quarter . 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s Orl „ Year 26s Od, by post 32s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, is paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; v booked, 4s each. Stamps may be ent for payment' • ' - —_-_ HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. £80—Two Sections |-acre and Cottage opposite the Woollen Factory. An improved Farm of 186 acres, good land with buildings. A Bargain.—Must be sold, i acre land together with 6-roomed Dwelling House, detached Wash House, etc., well situated on Alford Forest Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Wakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the County Saleyards. SHEEP COUNTRY. —800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tht property. T. BULLOCK THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FvNGY REPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m KJ Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home.. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest urproved Knitting Machine. - Agent for Mesdames Weigol and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for thf, Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants." EAST STREET, ASHBUIiTON'



Public Notices * * .* * * * * -* - * * FOR * I SPEEDY CURE [ CONSULT * DR.T. EASTOE ABBOTT, « 1.9 QUEEN'S WALK £ (Opposite Town Hall),* » MELBOURNE. » ** **** ** « WANTED Known—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, h?s opened m shop late T. Chambers, Fast street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial solicited. 7 165 ASHBURTOIT" ~~ CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. rpHE last Ingleside (Fancy Dress) of JL the season will be held on FRIDAY, I4th of August, m the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 p.m. Members admitted as usual. 2\on members—Adults, Double " ticket, ss; Gentlemen single, 4s ; Ladie.?, 2s. Liberal refreshments provided. .). SEALY, 7 183 Hon. Sec.



CIGAII DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS j EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLAADER has re ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to UVVIVJ3 INSPECTION Every kind of Tobacco known to user 9 of the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit every taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the rcry best Brands ; also CIGtVRBTTEfc of every description, in cluding the latest "Temple Bar." HAimnncsi t \€i Is Practised m our Saloon as aa Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an ab Professor are at heir service. Examination of our samples of Hair { •rk will bear out this (statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. . j SALONS DU COIF£URE PAST STREET,



new business, new management, new goods, a long felt want supplied. Jam:es McGregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Our's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, and. Smokers' requisites generally. Note, —This is net a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubi die best appointed m South Canterbury YOUlt PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, §127 Orr's Building.*, East Street.



Trees. Trees. 'pHF! undersigned has much pleasure m 1 offering a large stock of the follow ing trees, plants, etc., Avhich are now ready for planting;— Apples are all twipe graited on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight'on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinceiß of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currant. ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricisi, Abies White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums. N.B. Orders may be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application TAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton,



THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHR ISTCHURCH. rpH/S Company is prepared to advance L money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, ac Currant Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages <-f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to: T G. RUSSELL, > Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Bran.li Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBURTON.



€ ( THE ASHBURTON riRNITUHE WAREHOUSE OF ' PIGKFORD k HNDRILL In Tanered Street TS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call anJinspect out- Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBI T. G.RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, (HIIISrCHIBCIf Branch Office—East Street, A fc II IS 1 X T O V (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157



Fut>3io Notices, ASSURTON FJNANCHT& AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. i^IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LEENS, and other SECURITIES. Office.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, 8.17 Manager.



Andrew Orr's GREAT NAM:. MAttVEL OF CHEAPNESS Last 14 Pays OF THE 'r\ RE A TO ALE OF , HIGH CLASS DEAPFEY, CLOTHING, AND 800 T 8, AT Andrew Orr's. 90 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS and CASHMERES at IS. !O|fl ioniujOy B.*&d



ASK YOXTR GROCER" fOR ,_aN'T B_ BEAT »P9 _______■ w I______H aV______r os r. _^_^____l _k mi ________^ r*l w.EH.., BAKING POWDER. /~1 UARA.NTEKD absolutely pure, and V_X proved to be the best for making delicious SfJOHES, Cakks, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, *Vl, Is, mil 2s each, and wholesale by "he manufacturer, G. E. WARUURTO> T, Chemist, " The Phakmaoy," 6+loo T I M A R U. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE VtfD V4JJCY GOOD^ WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrison s Auction Mart, TpDRNITURE and Picture Frame JD nr.de to order m any design at shovtest notice. Sole Airent m Ashburton for cUegg eraiiibulators. Also* WIE -X R PIANO IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF' ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. \ivo3i Tailor, Of Cheistohuuch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. E_F* J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Street, Ashburton, & Colombo Street Chkistchurch. 6 1 COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. ; Likewise Mon?y is the life of the Drapers €6000 WORT H O F DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND B 0 O T S, W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s -T- MUST BE SOLD 4- • PREVIOUS to that awful day, the day of reckoning. Stock-takinu begins m July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20s .-, White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9cl Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suite, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, 7|d ench Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2d each M.n's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4£<]. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10|d, llkl, and Is, worth double "Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, 3d per yard Feathers, 3d each j Flowers, Id each Women's and Children's Hats', 1 2d each Women's IVeed Ulsters, worth llslkl, for 3s ; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us m BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Me»'s Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10a 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at TK7 QPENCER& f^.O . VV . Opejncer .& Uo, THE AKCADE.



PATRONS—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards --G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Gri«g, Dr. Leahy* W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Ro'litt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. HandlCApfer —J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys.; second horse 5o reseive 3 sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of tho Adiburton County Hunt Club. Mai len rirlers allowed 7ibs. Nomination, 10s; nocept-ance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club, Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and iumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B. —The winner of this nice to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight under lOst. Fir horses that have never heen nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Thre"-quarfcjrsof a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEf'LKCHASE PLATE, of Vo soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Ciub, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second liorse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Hotses-before starting for this race must ''qualify over a flight of hurdles m tront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nonination, 103, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any liorse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1801, and the Master's certificate of qualification must he produced at the scales, 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden m colors. ">. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered tf>. NOMINATIONS. > Nominations to be m writing, and accom panied b\f fen, name, age, and description of horse, and colorx of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Aslibnrton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances niiisL be made to the Secre tar•' not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. j POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 soys, given l>y the Club, will be hedlon MONDAY, August 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 J)'clock|ou the day of the Race. IK. J. *OOKS, %Wi Hoe. Secretary,



THOS. SEALY, ~ THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN. ASHBURTON, H"AS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c., includ ing several excellent, sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small garden*. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cu'tivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense iuring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grosm trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony : and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not-less than 850,000 Forest Trees* Including Pinus Insignia, erne and twj yearn, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abks Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, ."" ASHBURTON- QOUNTY HUST CLDB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINVVALD RACECOURSE oic Friday, Augrust.2l,' 1891.