The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Geraldine Countjr Council have j decided to restore the Orari bridge. deferring to Mr Sims Reeves' farewell concert a contemporary lias a lady friend ■ who left England twenty years ago, just ] after attending the "farewell concert" of] the great tenor. , The baby show at the Melbourne Exhibi tion Building was an unqualified success. There were 700 children exhibited, and over ' 50,000 persons visited the show during the three days of its continuance. A debt collector m England has ji »fc been fined i's, at the instance of the Incorporated Law Society, for having represented m a letter that he was instructed by his " client" to take prooedings for the recovery of a certain debt. The whole matter turned npon the use of the word " client." It is a noun substantive sacred to lawyers, and must not be used by other persons. The Queen has just used her prerogative to create a baby baronet. It is an honour designed for a grandfather that has been visited on a grandson. This is Sir-€!ole ridge Arthur Fitzroy Kenoard, Barfr. His grandfather, the late Mr Coleridge J. Kennard, formerly M.P. for Salisbury, died, it will be remembered, just before the baronetcy had been conferred on him. The boy is five years old. Some time ago rival Customs officers on the South Australian Border fell out over a matter; involving the small sum of Is 6d. The official who considered that he had been unfairly treated revenged hinself by in forming the authorities that the other had passed short entries of stock. The matter was put m the hands of a detective, who interviewed a number of stockowners, who, to avoid publicity, promptly paid various sums m the shape of short duty, expenses and fines—one individual paying no less than £221. At a recent date close on £1000 had been recovered m this way, and it was believed that still further contributions would be forthcoming, " The "Argus" hears from Londen that owing to a laige number of unqualified persons teaching or trying to teach music, a bill has been introduced into Parliament, which among other rather drastic regulations provides that at the expiration of three years after the passing of the Act, no person shall be qualified to be registered as a teacher who is not twenty-one years of age, and has not passed an examination, or does not hold a teaching diploma from the Education Depart ment, the Universities, or a public body to be appointed by the council. This will, if passed, be a little hard on young governesses (under age) who at preseut gain a living by giving instruction m private families, but it is expected that the bill will have to under go extensive amendments before passing. Mr George Morton, a farmer at Waihao, was nearly gored to death on Tuesday morn ing by a young bull. He was m the act of opening one of the farm gates, when the animal attacking him tossed him about and gored him m a fearful manner. An employee, seeing the accident, ran to the assistance of Mr Morton, and had great difficulty m getting the animal away. The sufferer was found to be unconscious, and was carried home, Dr Barclay being at once sent for. On examination the doctor found severe wounds about the head, stomach, and joins, with minor bruises all over the body. Mr Morton at present is m a critical condition, and fears are entertained for his recovery. At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board at Chrktchurch on Tuesday the chairman reported that £145 had been received from England from a cousin of a former inmate of the Ashburton Old Men's Home, thus defraying the cost of his maintenance for some years. It was reported that the total number of out relief cases for March, 1890, was 464, and for March, 1891, 46 1"'. There were 1678 persons m receipt of aid from the board at fie commencement of the new financial year. During Ajji-il, eight cases not relieved m March were added to the out relief list, and twelve March recipients struck off, making the total for April 462 cases or 1473 persons. Two young men, named James Hamill and James Fergusson, were charged at the Christ-church Police Court witli assaulting the Rev J. Hoatson on' the evening of Sunday, the 10th instant. Hamill pleaded not guilty and Fergusson guilty. The Rev J. Hoatson said he was going home on Sunday evening last, and met the accused at the corner of Kilmore street and Oxford terrace. Hamill jostled him, but witness did not think he intended to assault him. Fergusson struck him twice, but he had since called upon witness and expressed his sorrow for what ho had done, and said it was the result of liquor he had taken. He gave himself up voluntarily. Witness did not wish to press for a severe penalty, but for the sake of the public he thought it neces sary to take some action. The Bench said it wa3 lucky for the accused that the prose cutor did not press the charge. Hamill would be discharged and Fergusson fined 203 and costs. The Melbourne " Daily Telegraph " says : —A firm of drapers at Moonee Ponds invited 2000 boys and girls to eat buns m the windows of their new premises on Saturday afternoon, and at the appointed time a multi tude of children repaired to the establish ment, and were entertained m full view of the general public. The treat from an advertising standpoint was a great success. Of course, the shop windows were not large enough to accommodate all the guests at once so the enclosures were emptied and refilled several times .before the entire was served. The children performed their part ot the contract m a very thorough manner, their efforts m the gastronomic line being heartily applauded by the adult spectators on the footpath outside. , Apparently there was no lack of liberality on the part of the givers of the feast, as most of tlje: boyj emerged from the shop with their pockets full of buns, the latter m certain instanoes being utilised as missiles and exchanged (m a friendly way) like so many snowballs. A squad of police, under Senior-Constable Jones, was m attendance ; but the boys and girls managed to struggle to their respective homes without departmental assistance. Before the close of the sitting of the Inter colonial Trades and Labor Congress at Bal larat, the recommendations of the Political Committee, providing for an intercolonial political organisation and platform 'tinder the name of the National Liberal League, were finally thrown over on the, strength of reso lufeioilS previously passed that each colony be allowed to adopt its own platform. Reso lutions were adopted for the better regula tion of juvenile labor, and the proposed union registered trade mark was accepted as the federal labor seal, so that it may be applied to union-made goods m the same way as a trade mark, although without the same protection at law. It was decided to adopt proposals for social reform providing for the removal of all disabilities of electors or candidates lor Parliament, and the repeal of all Acts imposing restrictions on labor. Freedom of contract on the partof employers was repudiated as an attempt to break down unionism, and the employers were challenged to debate the matter m open conference. Action was determined upon to prevent the unloading of foreign-going ships m Australian ports by their crews. On the question of the importation of foreign labor it was suggested that agencies be established m the various European countries to inform intend jng immigrants of the circumstances of the lal^r classes m Australia, and to enlist them as unionists before arrival, Holloway's pills. —With darkening days and changing temperatures the digestion becomes impaired, the liver disordered," and the niind despondent, unless the cause of the irregularity be expelled from the blood and body by Siuph an alterative as these Pills. They directly attack the source of the evil, thrust out all impurities from the circulation, restore the distemperad organs to their natural state, and correct all defective Dr contaminated secretions. Such an easy means of instituting health, strength, and cheerfulness should be applied by all whose sjtomach are weak, whose minds are harassed, or whose brains are overworked. Holloway's is essentially a blood tempering medicine, Wereby its influence reaches the rejnotest fibre of the fame and. effects fi universal good.| . ' I

The Rev Mr Grant, of New Plymouth, has been called to the Presbyterian charge of Leeston, and Rev Mr Gow, of Rt;efton, to Kaiapoi. The North Canterbury Board of Education has declared the election of the Ashburton School Cotniriittee to be valid. The North Canterbury Education Board disapproved of the suggestion of the Welling ton Board to hold a conference of inspectors and representative school teachers. We are happy to state that there is some improvement m the condition of the Hon Wi S. Peter. Dr Moorhouse (not Dr Ned will, as we stated m a previous issue) is now m daily attendance on the patient along with Dr. Trevor. ; The North Canterbury Education Board Scholarships for 1891 were won by Arthur Craddock, Boys' High School, 592; David Shirlaw, Boys' High School, 538 ; and John Cross, 473, m Class C. Alice Osborne, Girls' High School, 603; and William Campbell, Boys' High School, 598, m CUss D. The maximum number of marks was 900. [ Mr Gosciien's Bill for the creation of a public trustee is much on the same lines as the New Zealand Act. It enables existing trusts to be devolved upon a public officer who is a corporation'sole, and who has all the powers of existing bodies of trustees. The securities, which are poor m the case of the private trustee, are m the case of the public trustee absolute, for any fraud or negligence on the part of the public officer will render the Consolidated Fuocl liable. Ths fees are to be fixed by the treasury. On the other hand, the public trustee may decline any trust or retire from a trust. . The A*h burton "Tableaux" party gave a very enjoyable entertainment at Methven on Friday, May 8. The Tableaux given were " The Dirty Boy," "Pygmalion and Galatea," " The Three Old Maids of Lea," " Catching and Caught," and "Britannia." The programme was filled up with songs and glees, and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience, the quartette "Beware" and the part song "The Chafers" especially taking the fancy of the hearers. At the conclusion hearty cheers were given for the performers. A dance followed the entertainment and was kept up to the usual hour, to.music supplied by Mr Brooks rif Ashburton. The proceeds are to be applied to the Rakaia Parsonage Fund and repairs to Methven English Church.

Licensing Matters.

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Timieu, May 14. At Geraldine (three houses) the mode rates won by a small majority. The number cr votes polled by the Moderates was from 63 to 65, and for the Prohibitionists 55 to 59. Interest is growing war.n m the Tiniaru election, which takes place on the '26th inst.

The Offending M.P.'s.

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London, May 12. Mr Smith has given notice to move the expulsion of Mr l)e Cobain from the House after Whitsuntide. Capt. Verney, who was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment on a charge o£ a grave criminal offence, has been expelled from the House of Commons.

Australian Mutual Pro- vident Society.

The annual report of the above Society, for presentation at the annual meeting of shareholders, has been issued. From this it appears that the new business of the year 1890 is, with one exception, the largest ever transacted by the Society m a single year. During the twelve months ended 31st December, 1890, there have been received 16,186 proposals for sums amounting to £5,208,931, of which 4174 were declined, withdrawn, or not com pleted, amounting to £1,478,325, leaving; 12,012 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £3,730,608 ; add for completions m respect of proposals received prior to Ist January, 1890, 260 policies assuring £67,050, making fche total new business for the year 12,272 policies for £3,797,656. This business includes 121 non-participat ing policies assuring £27,610. The new premiums amount to £1.44,685 19s 4d, of which £16,006 Is lid represents single payments. The accumulated fund has been increased by £825,250 16s sd, and now amounts to £9,736,872 19s lOd. Tne report of the Actuary disclosed a cash surplus of funds over liabilities of £678,898 9s lOd. Out of this surplus the 13oard resolved, m accordance with the recom mendation of the Actuary, to allot the sum of £467,535 19s 2cl for distribution among the members. This sum will pro vide reversionary bouuses, amounting to about £967,000, and with the amount of £2300 16s already paid for interim bonuses, provides a cash bonus equal to 42,7 per oent. on the premiums received during the year. From this it will bf* seen that of the total business transacted by the Society during the 42 years of its existence there was m force at the end of that period 65*7 per cent, of the number of policies, 65*6 per cent, of the sums assured, and 63-2 per cent, of the annual premiums. No office transacting business m these colonies can show such satisfactory results as these regarding the tenacity of its policy-holders.

! TJie pei-csntage of expenses on the year's total teoeipts amounts to 9.40. "These figures," the Actuary says, "indicate a pxogress whicli I believe is unparalleled, and a success which is pheno menal." The statement also showed that the 75 per cent, of the total contributions made by members to the funds of the Society is still m its possession. Tn the valuation the stringency of the standard has been somewhat increased by the adoption of thefrate of 4 per cent, interest throughput. On previous occasions the non participa'ingendQvrments were valued at 5 per cent. The assurances m New Zealand amount to nearly £5,000.000 The bare recital of the progiess and position of the Society given m the foregoing is a sufitgient eulogy on its unexampled success The pesults show that last year was, on the whole, the most prosperous which the Society has ever experiencad, The benefits which it has conferred on the Australasian communities m the past are obvious ; he would boa bold man who wovjld predict the extent pf its b«nesc§n,ti influence m the

The Australian Craisers

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London, May 12. The cruiser Tauranga is further detained for the purpose of remedying defects developed on her preliminary trips. U

THE CENSUS.

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Masterton, April 13. The census shows the population of Masterton to be 3115, an increase of 559.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

On several occasions recently we have noticed paragraphs m the letters of various special correspondents, dating from Wellington, who have hinted, or broadly asserted, that it was the inten tion of the Government to call a number of supporters to the Legis lative Council. Indeed some of the quid-nuncs who are always, like the Athenians, looking out for something new, and who—like a much more modern people, the Americans—are always ready to invent something new if they, cannot find it ready to their hand, have even gone so far as to indicate some of the proposed new " Lords " by name, and to comment upon the propriety of the selection. Doubtless, these gentlemen have been measuring other people's corn by their own bushel that is to sayV they have calculated upon the present Govern ment doing what they evidently' be lieve thclate Government would have done m similar circumstances. No doubt they estimate their own Party's usnal course of conduct correctly; for a Government which would proceed as thd Atkinson Government did, on the eve of its own dissolution, to call to the Council a number of its own partizans, thus necessarily impairing the chances of their successors carrying their measures through both Houses, would, had the tables been turned, have felt no hesitation m adjusting the balance of power by similar m^ans. But Mr Ballance evidently prefers to keep faith with the country by ab staining from increasing the number of members of a branch of the Legis lature which is already larger than it should be m proportion to the re duced number of members of the House of Representatives, and we are very glad to see that it is authoritatively announced that ths Government has no intention of making any calls to the Council at present. It is, however, added that a Bill for the reform of the Upper House will be introduced next session, and that it is intended to carry it into law, if possible. We are not informed as to what the proposals of the Bill will be, but it may, we think, judging from the known views of the members of the Cabinet, be safely assumed that one of its principal features will be a clause limiting the term of office of a Legislative Councillor to six or seven years, retiring Councillors beingeligible for re-nomination if deemed expedient. This will, of course, involve the fixing of the number of members at a stated figure, and by consequence will take away the power which at.present exists of forcing the nominated House to give way to the Representative Chamber by m the last resort calling to the Council a sufficient number of new " Lords" of the same opinions as the majority of the popular House. That power is seldom exercised, it is true, but the fact that it is exercisable has its weight, and is .aa important safeguard of .popular^ rights. If it be dispensed with, then it will be neces sary to devise some plan to prevent the occurrence of deadlocks, and probab'y the best suggested is that which obtains m Norway, where m case of a conflict between the two Chambers, the members of both are convened as one House for the time being, and the question at issue is finally decided by the majority of the whole. If the Government Bill be confined to these few simple provisions, there may be a chance of its being accepted by the Council, and if it be not, then the Government will un doubtedly be justified m asking His Excellency to intervene m their behalf by the exercise of the power of creating a number oi new. Councillors favorable to the reforms proposed.

Railway Matters.

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Wellington, May 13. The Railway Commissioners are deny ing the statements made at the interview between the Minister for Public Works and Mr Vaile at Auckland. They assert that so far from the rates being raised 25 per cent, and the plant losing its value the reverse is the case. The r.ites hare been lowered largely and the plant im proved, both m efficiency and value.

Ashburton Hounds.

The Ashburton Hounds met at Meth ven yesterday. The first draw was m a paddock on the Springfield estate* about two miles from Methven. A hare was quickly found aiid lost, owing to the ground being fouled by sheep. A second from the same paddock was lost m the same manner, after a spin of three-quar ters of a mile. The next hare foundfaavo a fast spin of some four miles; and was lost m the gully at Mr Cameron's gully camp. A long trot took the field back to the first paddock tried, and a hare was found whicli took a line across the road to Mr Ulyett's farm ; straight across ' that and Mr D. Cameron's paddock ; down th road to Cairnbrae, across Messrs Mc lein's and Campbell's farms, and on to Mr Henderson's, where she was run into. Distance, about four miles. The hounds ,fairly earned their hare, and it Jwas a treat to see the way two of the young sters carried the line along the railway by Mi Campbell's. No time was taken; but each run was about tweuty-five minutes.

TELEGRAPHIC.

Home and Foreign.

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'JU>ndon. May |2. In a read at the Colfnial Jnstrtufc, Mr Howard Vincent, it.P,, advocated a commercial union of the component parts of"V the British Empire, I' ■ i ,I!■■.. Tiie financial position m Lisbon has disturbed the money and stock market, and Portuguese Stocks have fallen 15 since the Stock Exchange, settlement.'

Three months' bills are discounted rvt 4A- per cent. The Queen's Proctor will not inter vene m the O'Shea case. The examination of CoHyns,' a bank rupt, showed the liabilities" to be £96j000, and secured £52.000. assets £25,000. Nellie Stewart, before accepting an engagement at the Savoy, refused the principal pr.rt m the opera "La Basoche," to be produced at the Royal. Washington, May 12. A commercial Cdnvention has been signed between the United State 3 and Spain by which sugar and skins will be admitted into the former country free. ° - Brussels. M*y 12. It is expected th*xt Boulanger will be expelled from Belgium.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, May 13. The Bight Rev. G. H. Station, late Bishop of Northern Queensland, has been installed Bishop of Newcastle. The ceremony was of a brilliant cha racter. Melbourne, May 13. The Medical Committee appointed to examine the condemned man John ston have submitted their report, m which they state that he is perfectly sane. The wrecks of the Joseph Scammell and Craigburn were put up at auction to-day, the former realising £85, and the latter £9.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, May 13. Government; intend to have the Edwards' case reported fully for the purpose of public records. The Minister of Education will initiate legislation for simplifying voting at elections' oi school committees. A number o Wellington residents are moving m the direction of forming a re creation ground on a fgrand scale for the city. It is proposed to form a Company, i with a capital of £30,000, and reclaim c ghtceh acres of the harl op m Oriental Bay, and to form a first class ground, with a view of mak:n ? the Empire City tbe centre of all athletic sports. The grand stand, which it is propsed to erect, will be constructed so a$ to be available for almost all classesfof entertainment. The City Reserves Committee of the City Council has decided td recommend that the necessary permission be given to the promoters, subject to a stipulation that the ground is not to be used for any other purposes than those mentioned m the proposal. It is understood that the Har bor Board will not offer any objection to a Bill passing through Parliament giving the promoters power to carry out the work. Dunedin, May 13. The City Council decided to-night to consider, at a future meeting, whether the Public Bodies Powers Act should be adopted with the ;view of giving relief to corporation tenarfts. The electric light sports, which were to have been held by the Carisbrook Club to-night, had to be postponed owing to the pump of the engine going wrong. Returns submitted at a meeting of the Benevolent Trustees' meeting to-day showed that the expenditure for out-door relief for the first four months of the present year showed an increase of about £290 compared with the same period last year.

SPORTING.

EGMONT WINTER .MEETING.

; Haweha, May 13. At the races to-day the Egmont Steep]e^ chase was won byTakapau, with Dangerous second. Nine horses started. No others finished. Time, 7mins 57secs. Dividend, £4 2s. Sir Maurice, owned m Welling ton, fell and broke his back. Neil Miller, the rider, is seriously hurt. Earlier m the day Sir Maurice won the Maiden Steeplechase.

The Michigan Fires.

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Washington, May 12. The forest, fires m Michigan are spreading and the towns of Freesoil, Sherman, Branch, and Ouster have been destroyed.

The New Orleans Affair

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Washington, May 12' The Italian Consul at New Orleans has been recalled m Order to explain the course of events since the lynch-

Portuguese Financial Crisis.

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Lisbon. May 13. Owing to the disorder arising from the panic, the troops and police are guarding the Banks and public build ings throughout Portugal. The scarcity of coin is greatly felt, and as the public refuse to accept paper money trade is paralysed. It is rumored that the Government decree will be issued to-morrow, order ing forced note currenoy. Paris, May 13. Tl c financial position m Portugal has caused a panic m the Paris Bourse, and the situation is regarded as grave.

Irish Affairs

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London, May 12 Mr Parnell ix not lik«ly to re-contest Cork. May 13. " The Times " has an article stating j that Mr Parnell declares that if Mr Balfour's proposal to allocate the pur chase money under the Irish Land Purchase Bill, and apportion the value of holdings, is accepted, the Irish land difficulty is virtually settled, and also that Mr Parnell pi'aises the works being carried out m Ireland at the suggestion of Mr Balfour for the relief of the distressed people of that coun try,

Land Grabbing.

Our steps for some distance turn up Central road. At first some of the hills alongr which the road winds are very pretty, covered as they are with dense vegetation. After a time the newly cleared country is reached. It consists of undulating country, hills and valleys, all covered with ji great depth of soil wonderfully adapted for grass-bearing. On the left are a number of large sections held by different individuals, and a few residences to be seen bear evidence of prosperous times and internal comfort. On the right tlio cw»? i« different.

''Whose land is this V wo ask, as we sweep along fcho road, noticm«c that there w fin absence of dividing fences. "Bee rham's," is the reply. Another mile is negotiated, and still the wire fence and ihe laud iv stumps a--d grass with.jut any apparent divisio. s tAlttw us. " Whose land is this .vmv V " Boethiim's" is agnin the answer. Another u.ile is travelled and compli ment after compliment is bestowed on the richness of the soil. A few bags of grass seed just; inside the fence distracts the '' Whose propeity?,haye ,*e now reached on the right of the road I"--" Beetham's," of significance. ; " Why, B^etham's^land saems to go everywhere ; this must be 1 iaKßrancepeth m die hush ?"—-'-' Yes, it goes along this line, - from i;lio road right Hown to the fences of tho v illage settlers." , We travel afcother mile, tho, fourth, and again we ask : " Whoso is tliis"]' A'^ain comes the answer "Beetham's ; but we are near the turn of the road and the end of -his estate'? It is a relief,, for Beetham's long wire fences and miles of stump and grass are getting terribly monotonous. " How was this land acquired ?"—" Oh, from the deferred-payment settlers ; they capitalised, got their Crown grants, and sold out to Beetham." "How many V —" Nine good-sized de ferred-payment sections were sold by their owners m this way, and there were some smaller settlers bought out besides." " How many acres were obtained m this way ]"—" About 2,000." "Just, so! This is settlement then. This is the way m which the population is being placed on the land. The open land i>as been scooped up m huge areas and the same process is vigorously at work with the bu.sh h*ud. ■ With the absentee Beetham owning 2000 acres on one side, and the absentee Balfour with 6000 acrea on the other side, and tho tallest repre sentative of the family owning half the town lots, what chance would Pahiatua, favorably situated as it was originally, have to grow were it not for the village settlements m the neighborhood ?" On o lr way to the hi lin road we learn that no.fe very far. away from the notorious Ratsey section, which is supposed to be I travelling hi the sime direction as the 2,000 acres, there is a twenty-acre village lot connecting the Beetham Estate with the proposed railway line, close to the ttite of the intended station, which is believed to be to all intents and purposes their property. Alcogether, it is quite evident the Legislature and the adtnini'jtra'ors of the land laws of the colony have tough work m front of them if they mean to prevent the land being depopulated and save the country from ruin.-~ : Wairarapa*" Mar."

Christchurch Presbytery

ASHBURTON MATTERS.

Afc bhe meeting of the Ohristchurch Presbytery yesterday, Rev. P. J. Riddle made m explanation concerning the state of matters, which were not altogether satisfactory, m connection with the Methven-Rangitara charge. He felt that unless by some me<ms supply could be ' found to the end of June (he did not know how it would be paid) the coiigre gatien would collapse altogether. But if this supply were found, and an appoint ment could then be made for three months mattew would go on all right. Rev. R. McGregor, who had preachtd the charge vacant, explained also that things were unsatisfactory. It would be needed to find supply while the promised arrange ments were m progress, to provide all the congregation could for the Rev. Mr Fiu layson. It became a question whether that gentleman would accept this as a final settlement, because he felt that another effort could not be made, there was such mismanagement. He suggested that the Presbytery should arrange for two or more supplies to tide over the time during which.the effort was being made. It was necessary that the services should be kept up,. else there would be a total collapse. Dr. Elmslie suggeßted that the Moderator (the Rev. Mr : Riddle) should visit eachjportion of the district and try and appoint Committees, and thought it might be veil to ask the Church Extension Committee to assist m providing supplies. Rev. Mr Riddle replied that Coitfmitteei could not be appointed while the present authorities were m charge, and explained why they declined to resign, which would obviate a difficulty. Rev. H. Irwin did , not Ihink the Cnurch Extension Com mittee would be j in-finding sup plies. Rev. Gordon Webster felt with the lust speaker, that the Presbyteiy had to proceed with patience, wisdom, and tact. After «ome furtheV discussion the Presbytery passed from the subject. Rev. Gordon Webster reported on the visitation to Ashburton contenting the reduction .of the minister's stipend. A. conference had been held with the mem bers and office bearers, and the, Cpmniittee w.ere of .opinion that the "hew* arrange ment m regard to the stipend would not have been required m a happier state of things, and was therefore to be regretted. Tet it,should be acquiesced m, as it had not arisen from a want of diligence or fidelity on the part of. • the. minister, or from any deficiency which' called for Preibyterial interference. The report: was approved.

Island News.

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Auckland, May, 13. Lai er news from Samoa' shows that the report of the death of Tamasese is true. He died on the 17th of April, and his re mains were buried on the following day m the presence of a great assemblage. Tamasese was sixty-one years of age. On April 13th one of^the most destruc tive iires yet known iv JTiji toot place at Levuka. It originated m Henmngiand Co.'a workshops, and spread rapidly amongst the adjacent business premised, including R. Foreman's sail loft. Pass- Ing - northward, it consumed \V. H. Bruce's two commodious boatsheds, and finally, through the great efforts of many volunteers, was stayed at J. C. Forbes' ship chandlery store. Mrs Hawksley's fancy toy. repository was pulled down to check the fire. The total loss is estimated at £2500. The follow ing ii,-6t'. c im«:ances :—New Zealand Insurance Company—Henning and Co.'a timber and tools £200, machinery £150 ; Bruce's stock £20S, South British — Bruc«>'s buildings £500,' Foreman's shop £150. Hamburg Magdeburg Company —Hennings arid' CoY buildings and stock £450, Foreman's stock £100. An exceedingly heavy flood, .visited Levuka on the 26th ult. ._ Immense volumes of water came roaring down from the hills behind, and almost m a few minui.es the town was completely inun dated. A Solomon Island woman was drowned, owing to a bridge whiqh she was crossing being swept away.

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1 The Best Remedy for IwdkAestiox— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whica we . are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice' called th« 'Natural .Strcngthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wo Id -' ■■: •. At the Dunedin City Police Court, on Tuesday, Annie Whitely, appearing for the sixtieth time, begged hard for just one more chance, and invoked the blessings of Heaven on the justices for their mercy m letting her off with a fine of 235, or seven days'un? pi'UiQismeut, ■



The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities.the official communications of the Consul General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded by the International Exhibition Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc.—" C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, vei*y copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive fceter ds appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after »he lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life.' (Advt.) 3



MONEY JX) LENT). •jtrONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE 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. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI JOL. DENT SOCIETY Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE OX THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE—CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OP DIRECTORS : Hon. Morgan S, Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman), Hon. C. J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C. M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. AISTNUAL INCOME XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonnsos, reducing the net cost c Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age hi auy other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Casl- Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling, AFTER making unusualamplereserves, Cash Surplus for division for the year Igß9 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. , THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,6^9,459, with new Premims amounting to £133,000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFITS. ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m tie Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF TH# YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES ? EDWARD W LOWE Resident Secretary Uhristehureh District Office, : W, H. JLJERRY,- Local Broker, District Secretary II OANDfi)Ei. * J



Wanted ..CASH Advertisement under this . heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses maybe Wt at his Ofßcs. THE Tender of Mr Samuel Rowntree tor Potato Digging at Tinwald is accepted.—M. Millar. 5 122 rpiNWALD Dancing Class will be held "JL on Thuksday Night, the 14th inst., m the Templar Hall.— C. Simpson, M.C. . .. ■ a? 1. ■ ■ ■ 5 123 /POOLING and invigorating Ice Cream V_V as made by H. G. Flower, Con fectioner, EastaStreet. » WANTED Known—The ''Strong wear " Boot is the best for Mens 'ladies and Children.—W. H.'Collier. WANTED Known —Some special lines m choice Dress Goods at veiy low prices showing at " The Corner." WANTED Known—That Andrew Obr is offering 80 Ladies Sealelte Jackets newest styles, at moderate rices. 4§53 \/ OUNG Ladies Journal for May now X m. "He fell among Thieves," Studies m Literature, and other new book* —H. M. Jonbs. ANTED Known—Old Spoons and Forks Electro-plated and made equal to new at 15s per dozen all round. A. Black, Jeweller, East Street. 4 150 MILLINERY. —Specially selected Paris styles m Hats and Bonnets. Mrs Gates has just returned from Sydney with all the latest ideas m Millinery.— Andrew Orr. 4 154 WANTED Known.—Mrs ,T. Buch anan has opened as Fruiterer and Confectioner/ naxt Messrs John Orr and Co., East Street. WANTED Known.—lt you want aood value for your money go to Melford House. Cheapest first-class Drapery m town. —H. C. Sboers. Molford House WANTED Known.—Mrs J. Buch anan, Fruiterer and Confectioner. Tea and coffee at all hours ; hot luncheon on Saturdays, 12 to 2. Next Messrs J. Orr and Go's, East Street. I UST opened a choice lot of Ladie p) Plush Jackets, newest shapes, Also a new lot of Ladies' Pelerines and Boas. —H. C. Secheus, Melford House. WAN TED Known—That Andrew Orr is appointed agent for the cele brated Standard Boots. Every pair guaranteed. 4*54 WANTED Known — That Andrew Obr is offering at a .reat reduction 250 pairs of best Kuiapoi arid Roslyn Blankets, contracted for when wool was afe its lowest price. 4§52 \\? ANTED Known.— we are now V'V opening all our new Winter Goods m. Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, &c.—fl. C. Segers, Melford House.  WANTED every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Ai-corn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. T OC.VL INDUSTRY. -Gents' Suits JLJ made to order from £3 10s. Ladies Dress Tweeds, double-width Kaiapoi made, beautiful goods at 4s 6d. Six yards to the dress.—Andrew Orr. 4 155 TITAN DSOME Presents given away IJ 'm June, Now giving tickets to every purchaser of 5s and upwards of Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, etc. —H. r! Segers, Melford House] C>HKAP SALE of Surplus Stock will J be continued for this rv.onth only, Books, Stationery, Fancy Good 1?, Music, etc., at Wholesale Prices to effect a clear ance. Subscribers wanted for monthly parts of Leisure Hour, Quiver, Gar dener's Magazine, American Agriculturist, English Mechanic, and others.—L. F. ANDREWS. 1* & Co.



Oentlemen's WATERPROOFS. A N immense STOCK to select from. ALL OUR OWN MAKE, ; SEWN THROUGHOUT AND EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED ALSO GARMENTS OF EVERT DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY GENTLEMEN' 3 HATS, HOSIERY. SCARFS, etc., NEW GOODS, LATEST FASHIONS, JUST OPENED. FTATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, PYJAMAS MADE TO ORDER New Tweeds and Coatings for Measure Suits to hand. Inspection Respectfully Solicited. NEW ZEALAND giiOfPING FACTORY?



WITH T£ET« A'.stiQUT TCITB CHRIS i'OHCRCH DENTAL •SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets S. M™ AND C - SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin Mil Westport tTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD W at 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 cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comkortablb Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTKRING~NITROUS OXIDE CtAS several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly oainlesa and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2a Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost



Pub 7io Notices, Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street 'Bronte Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887 A AVAYS on hand, a select stock of JLJI. Jewellery at. moderate prices, comprising LadievV Dreas and Engage ment Rings, Gold And Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and liver Scarf Pins Pencil Cases, ire., &c A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. , Itotheram'p English Lflrers m Hunting Oases dust and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches o every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, <fee., accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class re{>airf> m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding All Workdoxb on thb Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WA CHMAKER, &c., EAST STREET Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. OWI^G to the demand being greatly m excess of our supply last Reason for the Patent Double Refined KKRO -BENE, we have made special arrange ments this year with the shippers for regular consignments during the winter mouths. The first we have just lauded, AND IS NOW IN STOCK. It has many advantages over the ordinary Kerosene, and has no rival for Household Purposes, being perfectly pure, gives a mellow brilliant light, will not dazzle or affect the eye, is almost! odourless, much more economical, absolutely safe, therefore dispenses with all risk m handling and danger m using where there are Children, We have also all kinds^oTbiNGLlSH CANDLES m stock including— STEARINE, SPERM, P4RRAFIN, WAX, etc. Special quotations for Boxes, Cases, and Lapge Parcels. N.B.—All goods purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. Satisfac tion being our motto. STEPHEWS BROS. MARKET HOUSE.



John Orr & Co. HWE now landing and m stock, ex " Maori" from London, — 10 Casks Ransoane's and Hornsby's Ploughshares I Case James Breech4oading Guns 1 T«n Chilled Shot 10 Cases Diamond Grsiin Powder 4 „ Cartridges 2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 Tons Bar Iron 4 Caaes Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Set* Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades tUd Forks 30 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire, 8, 9, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks Bolts and Nuts 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons '-Vlutto Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins £ Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 661 b Tins Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Hollo ware—Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, Jin to lln 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case Asperial'a Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights 1 Cask Bug Hooks 50 Kega Wire Naiis 20 Kegs Wire Staples 3 Packages Locks and Hinges 1 Package Files and Rasps Flax and Manilla Rope—all sizes 1 Case Screws—all sizes 1 Cask Vices JBio, 20io, 24in, 26in JOO Gtsfts Kucoaywi ; w*rrfuif,ed best obUi'riahle 6000 Yartii* V>" irw Sbocp Netting 8 R-icfca^ef» Axes and Hatchets' ; ii Oases Chisels and Hammers 4 Oases Carpenters' Tools 3 CaKk* Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l£in to Sin 4 Caaes Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Ceylon and Indian Tea Company's Pure Blended Teas. - The above having been bought on the most favourable terms will be sold at LOWEST RATES. Purchasers bbonld inspect <ar Stocks and got quotations. JO ORR &Co. 4 232



A DEADLOCK JN THB DRAPERY TRADE. WW. SPENCER & CO.'S render , of 10s m tho £ for the New Zealand Tweed Company's Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, ■- " ! Being acaepted, they are selling &t 50 per cent. le*>s than cost price. Men's Woollen S«.x, 7£<l Men's Colored Moles, 5s 114 Boys' Colored Moles, 2s lid Boys' Suits from 4s lid Men* Tweed Overcoats, 21s Neck, Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Flowers, Id each »nd everything else m the shop to be sold at prices never before known. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Sheoters. 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d Children's Boots, 2s lid A big lot of Children's Boots, Is Women's Elastics, strong, 6s 9d AT W. W. Spencer & Co. THE AHOADE. ANDREW ORR ■ii NOW SHOWING IMB JT AFGEST OF NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND MLLINERY BVKR SHOWN: IK A.SHBURTONJ A ORE