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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1892. THE AMERICAN WOOL DUTIES

Much that is of interest to New Zealand depends upon the result of the proposals that are before the American Legislature to effect certain important modifications m the tariff, and first of all stands the Free Wool Bill. A correspondent writing by last San Francisce mail predicts that this measure will pass the Lower House by a g Jod majority, and that there is some probability of its passing the Senate, m which case the President will pro bably approve of it. Of course the farmers' representatives will oppose the Bill, though the heavy protective duties on imported wool have signally failed to enhance the prices which growers obtained for wools of domestic growth. Indeed a charge against the high tariff is that it actually restricts the demand for home-grown wool. According to an American writer, m 1880 the total quantity of domestic and foreign wool retained m the United States for home consumption was 356,000,0001 b; m 1890 the amount was 366,000,0001 b. The in crease m ten years is, therefore, a little over 3 per cent. During that period the population of the country had increased nearly 25 per cent, and its consumption of woollens should havo increased m an even greater ratio, be cause the ability of the people to buy woollen goods was much greater m 1890 than m 1880. The wool mills turned out a much greater amount of goods m 1890 than m 1880, and while the stock of wool they used increased only three per cent m ten years, their output increased enormously. Tt follows clearly that the goods made and sold contained an increasing quantity of shoddy, mungo and cotton, and that the people actually used a smaller quantity of real woollen goods m 18°0 than they did m 1880. The reason for this is that the manufacturers were denied access to the foreign wools necessary to mix with the home-grown. Not having these ut reasonable rates, they had to blend the American fleeces with cotton and other substitutes. Every increase of the woollen duties means the use of a less quantity of real wool and a greater quantity of shoddy. The duty on Australian and New Zealand wools is an average of lie per pound. If American manu facturers could buy this wool duty free th'.-y couid make better and purer goods and sell them a* lower prices. an 1 as the prices fellconsumption wou 4 increase. The manufacturers would then buy more New Zealand wool, and that would necessitate the purchase of more home-grown wool to mix with it. There would thus be an increased demand for the latter. Its price would advance, and more would be grown. The mill man, paying lie less per lb for part of the wool he used, could afford to pay more for the American fleeces and yet sell his goods cheaper than before. The removal of the wool duties would therefore be a blessing to the manufacturer, the wool grower, and the wool consumer, and the latter would get cheaper, warmer, and every way more desirable goods. It is to be hoped for the sake of New Zealand as well as American farmers, that some modification of the present prohibitive duties will be made,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting with a view to the formation j of a Coursing Club for Ashburton is called for Tuesday evening at 8.30, o'clock at Kelly's Central Hotel. : The Auckland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to nAimals has resolved to co-op erate with the Christchiirch Society m get ting the time for laying informations ex tended to three months instead of one month. A woman named Constance Spago has been committed for trial at Pahiatua for bigamy. She was marrisd m Mastertou some years ago, and it is alleged that she subsequently married a sailor m Wellington and then lived m Blenheim. i William Lave, charged with being illegally on the premises of the Panama Hotel, Wel lington, for the purpose of committing a felony, and who was an\«ted at P&lroersfcon North after escaping from custody at WeL lingtoft has been committed for trial. We understand that the Hon. Mr Seddon, who was expected to deliver an address afc Ashburton early next waek ha 3 telegraphed expressing his regret that he will be unable to do so, as he had to leave for gjimara to ! day m consequence of the serious illn#§3 of one of liis daughters. j The world is ever moving on towards perfection, bubscldom attains it. Constant i mprovement is being made m every i i ranch of industry, lut m Baking Powders Perfection has leen reached m Wttrburton's art tße Beat;, j

Mr C. G. Rees son, of Mr W. G. Rees, Sheep-Inspector, of this town, won the one nileflat race yesterday at the meeting of iheSquth Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club it Timaru, his time being 4min 49 3-sth sec*. He also won the Club's champion nip thus repeating the performance of his Father, who won it just twenty years ago. The rainfall m Ashburton for the moni.h of April waa 2.46 inches. Rain fell on eleven days, bu* on eight of these days the amount registered was very small. The largest falls were on the 16fch anrl 27th, at 9^a.m. on which days the gauge contained "67 and 1#36l #36 inches respectively. From January 1 to April 30, 13-56 inches have fallen. At theChristchurch R.M. Court yesterday morning—before Mr Eyre Kenny, R.M., and two Justices—four lads, of ages ranging from 14 to 17, were charged with using obscene language m Sydenham m the public street. The charge was proved and the bench said that as such cases had been common of late, they had decided to endeavour to stop the prevailing larrikini&in. Of the lads, two were sentenced to ten days, and two to seven days' hard labour, to be kept separate from the other prisoners. A coat, containing papers bearing the name of "Johann Baldwein," has been found on Petone Beach, and has been identi fied as that worn by a German named Johann George Baldwein, aged 31, who arrived about tour weeks ago from Germany via Australia, and who was a fellow-passen ger of the Deemings m the Kaiser Wilhelm to Australia. He was m search of employ ment iv Wellington, and, having been m a despondent mood, it is feared that he has committed suicide. The police are searching the beach. At the inquest on the man Dickson, who waa found dying m a paddock m Wellington on Monday, a. woman named Margaret Tierney gave evidence that she saw another woman strike the deceased on the head with a bottle, There was- a third person present, but whether man or woman she could not say. The two afterwards threw Dickson over the fence. The doctor said the man's skull was the thinnest he had ever seen, and almost any blow would kill him. The inquest was adjourned for further inquiry iuto Tierney s statement. After a hearing extending over three days Michael Alexander, pawnbroker, and Harold Bell, laborer, Napier, have been committed for trial on several charges of working swindles by means of alleged pawned goods. They would offer for sale for a small sum a pawn ticket for a ring, alleged to be of con siderable value pawned with Alexander. They succeeded m selling a number, and the purchasers, when they redeemed the goods, found they had paid four or five times their value. The police seized Alexander's books, but could find no entries corresponding to the pawn-tickets. Heavy bail was fixed by the Resident Magistrates m each case. At the Christchurch Chrysanthemun Show this year there ia a maguificent display, Mr W. G. C. Beumelberg of St Albans taking first place. Mr J; Porter, AUenton, is however, a good second having taken first for twelve reflexed, first for twelve anemone, second for twelve iucurved, first for twelve Japanese, third for eighteen Japanese and third for six Japenese. Mr G. T. Smith, Smithfiald nursery, took first for collec tion of apples (thirty-six rarieties) and first for culinary apples, with Mr J. Porter second; so that Ashburton has once more vindicated its claim to be considered the premier apple-growing district m Canter bury. All those who are lovers of a good whole some play are reminded that Mrs Hodgson- Burnett's charming little domestic drama " Little Lord Fauntleroy " will be presented at the Oddfellows Hall by the Dobson- Kennedy Company this evening, The part of " the litt'e Lord " will be taken by little Miss Ruby Kennedy, as to whose charming presentation of this delightful character critics appear to be unanimous. Indeed ie is claimed that the tiny little actress is the ablest interpreter of the character who has ever appeared on the boards either m the colonies or at Home. This should be a great children's night, and we fully expect to see a crowded house. The piece selected for to-morrow (Saturday) night is " the Lancashire Lass" m which Mr J, J. Kennedy appears as "the party by the name of Johnson." It is one of his best characters, and as all the parts are well filled we can safely promise a treat to thos<s who give the company their patronage. Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M., yesterday, three first offenders, who had taken too much over the races, were fine<l 5s each. J. Reid, Chertsey, was charge-* with neglecting to provide for the snppo^ of l.h wife and family of six chikl^n. From the wires evidence, and that of a female friend who lived with her, it was learned that Reid had contribif'ed nothing to the support of the household for fourteen months, that he loafed »boufc the place, drank, and lived upon what his wife could earn, treated her ba<Hy, and had beaten her. The magis trate found Reid guilty, and sent that di grace to manhool to gaol for six months. Reid said that since his wife had done this for him he would never do anything for her again, "he would rather take the rope first." The Magistrate said he was certain the woman would be better off without him; but when his sentence had expired he would again be called upon to provide, failing which he would again be dent to prison. In the course of an interview with an "Auckland Herald" representative Sir George Grey condemned the National Liberal Association, saying that he thought the Government had done wrong m trying to enroll the laboring classes m a partly secret society of private members who wish their names to be kept secret. His impres sion was that the Liberal party had agreed that having got the principle of one man one vote established, which gave to the masses all the power they could possibly desire they would have nothing to do with subscribing funds for contesting elections, and thus compelling capital to go into a contest m which it would have a great chance of succeeding if money was thg thing that was to settle the question. He considered that the mwnes had the power by the single \ote to retain all the measures that have been paarei. His intention was tosupport the Government m everything he thought to be right, but certainly not m what he believed to be wrong. The following is a list of the principal prize-winners m the recent Convent Art Union:—Piano, Mr J. D,jly, Liuriston; drawing-room suite. Miss Butler, South Dtmedin; oil painting "Venice", Annie Cullen, Willowby; oil painting " Whhe Terrace," J. Ward, New South Wales; gentleman's silver watch, Mrs Seffern, New Plymouth ; lady's silver watch, Mr M. T. Rooney. Winchmore ; drawing room mirror, T Clayton Rangitata; carved bracket furnished, Mrs Seffern, New Plymouth; Japanese cabinet, Rev Father Chastagnon; lady's silver watch, Mrs McCafferty, Lauriston ; musical box, G, Prendergast, Mount Somers ; eight day clock, J. Sullivan, Lauriston; sewing machine, W. White, Waterton; fender stool, Miss Leahy, Ashburton; fire screen, I. J. Harvey, Longbeach ; mantle drape, J. Dunn, Rakaia; basket artificial flowers, Mr Kelly, Ash burton ; Poonah painting, M, Hastings, Waitati; sofa cushion (m Arrasne), J?. Murphy,Dtmedin; biuquetartificialtlowers, B. Kielly, Napier ; Poonah painted cushion, Miss Boyd, Rangiora; firescreen, Miss Lusk, Ashton ; P-oonak painting (peacock), F Joyce, Hampden; Poonah. painting (water lily), Mr R. Conlais, Ngapara f « woolworked picture, D. Lynch, Dromorej sofa cushions were won by M, A, Buckley, Kvle • Mrs Saunders, Fairlie Oeek ; A Robertson, Invercargill; B. Strangman, Otago; N. Magati, Invercargill; J. Restell, Ashburton ; P. Keller Winslow Heating's Copei? Lozenges cure Cough , Asthma, Bronchitis, Jfedical testimony abates that no other medicine is no effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtjme ensures rest. Far relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opijjini nor a»?y violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins Is 1 §4 *nd 3s 9d eacs Tub Bks* Remedy fou Indigestion— Norton's Camomile FiH§ »r# Cflnfideuty recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly ati ihe diseases lo which we are subjects tfosww'a PiWfl, with justice called the •Natural Sfrengjhener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and s'fe under any circumstances, bw& y? bottles, at Is lid, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wwla-

LABOR QUESTIONS.

[j»JBh PB.E.S3 ASSOCIATION].

London, May 2. Mr Gladstone, m a letter to the London Trades Council declined to receive a deputation on the subject of the universal eight hours' system. He said that the question was not ripe for discussion, and that there was no likelihood of its being serious'y con sidered by Parliament, unless the classes affected showed that a uniform compulsory rule was applicable to the unbounded number of persons m employ. One delegate proposed to I throw the letter into the waste paper basket, but the chairman ruled the proposal out of order as irregular. It was resolved to interview the Govern ment, i Lord Salisbury and Mr Balfour have replied to a request to receive a deputa tion of trades representatives, asking to have the reception deferred. When the decision was made known to the meeting of the Trades Council, there was an uproar, but Mr Shipton urged members to behave with moderation. May 3. "The Chronicle," referring to Mr Gladstone's letter to the Trades Council, considers it a masterpiece m the art of evasion. , May 4. Sir Havelock Allan m the House of Commons stalls that at least 1000 Durham miners had become disfran chised owing to their acceptance of poor law relief, and urged that a Bill should be introduced re-instating them. IMr Ritchie replied that he did not expect the course of business would allow such a measure to be brought m.

The London County Council is discussing a motion by Mr John Burns that contractors should be compelled to pay Trade Union wages, and observe their hours.

The Dobson-Kennedy Company.

ARRAH-NA-POGUE,

There was a capital house at the Odd fellows' Hall last night when the above popular Irish drama—one of the very i best of Boucicault'a many popular phys— was placed upon the boards. The cast was a strong one, the role of "Anna Meelish " being charmingly filled by Miss Idrene Thornton, and that of "Shaunthe Post" affording Mr J. J. Kennedy another opportunity of displaying all the qualities of a great actor. In saying this, we are giving no undeserved praise fora better example of the "are which conceals art" was never seen on the Ashburton stage. His greatest triumph was m the scene* at tne cottage when on his wedding day. Shaun sacrifices him self to save Arrah and is arrested for the I robbery which has been committed by Beamish McCoul. Here the audience were completely carried away and there was hardly a dry eye m the house, the tears and sobs giving place to hearty laughter m the Court scene m which Shaun's witty answers evoked genuine amusement. Miss Thornton's "Arrah" was a capital impersonation of the loyal hearfced, faithful, and devoted Irish girl, and Miss Lily Hill scored a decided success m the part of '• Fanny Power." The process-server, "Michael Feeny," whose character is drawn by the author m very heavy lines of shading, found a very able interpre Ler at the hands of Mr Joe Kennedy, as was proved by the volleys of groans which he .succeeded m eliciting— the greatest compliment which can be paid to the astor of the villain of she piece, Mr Dobson took the role of " the O'Grady" with dignity and power, and the dual characters of "Major Coffin" and '■ the Secretary of State" were capitally filled by Mr Frank Norton ; the scene between Beamish and the Minister being excellent. The minor parts were all well tilled, that of the orderly i<* the court-scene especially so, and we fancy we have not heard the last of his " Or-do-er !" for many a day To-night " Littls Lord Fauntleroj " is billed, with little Miss Ruby Kennedy m the title role, to say which is to promise a genuine treat.

Wedding at Chertsey.

On Wednesday last quite an interest ing event happened m the usually quiet* township of Cnertsey, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Jeannie Todd, eldest daughter of the late Mr David Tcdd, to Mr 'A. 0. Maxwell, of Dromore. The ceremony was performed at the house of Mr D. T. Todd, brother of the bride, by the Rev. James Maxwell, of Malvern, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. P. J. Riddle, of Rakaia. The bride was attired m a colonial tweed costume en suite, and the bridesmaids, the Misses Maggie Todd and Emily Maxwell also wore becoming costumes of che same material, m harmony with that of the bride. The bride was given away by hei brother, Mr D. T. Todd, while Mr R. W. Todd officiated as best man. The numer ous and costly presents, some of which had come a long way, were very much admired. As it was intended to have a very quiet wedding, none but relations were present, notwithstanding which, however, quite a crowd assembled on the railway station (whh a good supply of rice and slippers) to witness the departure of the happy pair for Christchurch, en route for Akaroa, where they purpose spending a short honeymoon.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

QUEENSLAND AND THE BANK.

trustees to invest m colonial securi ties ; but it is regarded as doubtful if he will succeed. Sir C. Tupper, the Agents-General and members of a Committee prepared a measure deal ing with the question, but Mr Goschen would not consent, and generally it is feared Parliament would be hostile,

London, May 4. Sir S. Griffiths has withdrawn the language complained of by the Bank of JJngland, and the latter has resumed its relation!? with Queensland. OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND IN VESTMENT COMPANY. The Otago and Southland Invest ment Company has declared a dividend of five per cent, and carried forward £1500 ■, also decided $9 write £35,000 off the reserve fund and apply £4300 to a suspense account to meet bad debts. The Directors, in their report, complain of the uncertainty as to future tajca tion in New Zealand. MR DIBBS' MISSION. London, May 5. A cable message }ias been received iu London saying that Mr Dibbs re presents Victoria and South Aus tialia as well as New South Wales and probably tlfe other colonies on matters of great Australian interest. This intimation has caused some surprise in the city, and the Agents-General are perplexed to know what it means, Later. It is rumoured that Mr Eibbs' mis sion is to secure the passing of a Bill by the Imperial Parliament ej^bjing

THE INMAN LINE.

Washington, May 3. Congress has granted permission to the Inman line of steamers to carry the American flag on the condition that any further additions to the fleet are built in America. THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. Washington, May 4- The majority of the Republican Rational Convention are in favour of nominating Mr Harrison again for the Presidency.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE DYNAMITE POLICY.

Melbourne. May 3. As the result of a neighbour's quarrel at Brunswick, a Mrs Rycknaan blew up a Mr Ohatsfield's house with dynamite. The building was wrecked, and Chats field was extracted from the ruins m a critical state. His wife and children were fortunately absent at the time. Mrs Ryckman after wards tried to commit suicide with the help of a dyna mite cartridge, and succeeded m badly mangling herself.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, May 4. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals resolved to co-operate with the Christchurch Pocioty with a view to getting the time tor laying informations extended to three months instead of one month.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IBS fKESs ASSOCIATION.)

KANAKA LABOR.

(Received May 6, 10.10 a.m.)

Paris, May 5. "Le Temps" commenting on the revival of Kanaka labor m Queens land, taunts England with permitting a committal of one of the most serious scandals, sullying the reputation of mankind m modern times. London, May 5. In the House of Lords to-day, the Earl of Kimberley questioned the ■secretary for the Colonies with regard to the employment of colored labor by the Queensland Government, and asked what safeguard there was to prevent the old abuses being repeated

THE CZAR

St. Petersburg, May 5. It is reported that the Czar and Czarina will leave on the 21st inst. on a visit to the Emperor of Germany, and that their majesties will stay several days m Berlin.

ANARCHISM.

Brussels, May 5. One of those taken into custody m connection with the outrage m the Liege has confessed the crime.

THE MARKETS.

I?ER PRESS ASSOCIATION, I London, May 4. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,904,000 quarters. At the wool sales just closed the num ber of bales catalogued was 354,600 ; of which 344,000 were sold. New Zealand Trust; and Loan stock is quoted at £5: New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, £2 ; Otago and Southland Investment Company, 5s ; Dalgety and Company, £6. The estimated visible supply of Ameri can wheat is 49,400,000 bushels. A cargo of South Australian wheat has been sold at 36s 6d. New Zealand apples m sound condition are selling at 5a to 15s per case.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated 3rd May: Wool—The sales closed firmly this day. Since close of last sales greasy and scoured merino super., coarse, medium and fine greasy cross breds, and coarse and medium scoured crossbreds are £d per lb higher ; greasy merino, medium and in ferior, and fine scoured crosibreds are to Id per lb higher; washed merino, 3Uper., medium and inferior, and scoured merino, medium and inferior, are Id per lb higher. Other descriptions unchanged. The total quantity sold during the past sales is 336,000 bales, of which 212,000 bales have been taken for the Continent ani 11,000 bales for America. It is esti mated that 20,000 bales have been held over for future disposal.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

AUTOMN MEETING, SECOND DAY. There was dejightful weather for the second day's raging on Thursday, and the attendance was larger than on the previous day. Among the visitors were Mr Geo. Dowse, of Dunedin, whose first visit h was to Ashburton, and who was much pleased Avith the racecourse. The racing was on the whole more interesting than that of the first day, in most of the races several horses being well backed. The starting too was much better, though by no means perfect. The totalisator invest ments amounted to £1643 making £3483 for the meeting, £315 short of the invest ments at last Autumn meeting. A popular programme was played each day by the Ashburton Band, and helped to enliven the proceedings. There was every prospect of a good finish in the Hurdle Race between Capt. Abram and Magpie till the latter fell after clearing the last hurdle but one, leaving Capt. Abram an easy win. The Grand Stand Handicap—which we hope by next Autumn •'•ill have a better 'structure to take its name from—was a very pretty race, but 3>dy Zetland )fon easily at .the finish, In the Wakanuj. Handicap Bay King, with the advantage of a flying start, lea till half way up the straight, when Beau Nash took command and won com fortably. Bay King has evidently lo3t I some of his form. Only two horses entered f°r the Disposal Stakes, the re duced stoke evidently not bjging sufficient inducement to owners, buVthe Bale of the winner practically saved the Club from Jo/53. The Open Welter was another goocl ! race, though Don Pedro had always the best of it. The Harvest IJandiqap was also a gpod race, Aquariitg running vtjry kindly witl) Stratford in the saddle, caught qhe leaders at the last furlong, and scored a well-deserved win for Mr Markey. A Consolation race was added to the programme and received, four

entries, but Yon Tempsky was found to he lame and was withdrawn before being handicapped, and Coinage had nothing to beat m the pair that started against him. Punctuality was observed—indeed the Welter was started too sharp—and the rftces were over m good time. The following arc? details :— Wakaoti Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 47 Atr S. Alexander's b c Beau Nash, byCdtdoga.il—La Mode, 4yrs, Bsr, 121 b (Mcllroy) 1 107 Mr M. Friedlander's b g Coinage, 6yrs, Bst2lb ... ... (Kingan) 142 Mr VV. Russell's b h Bay King, 4yrs, 103t21b ... ... (F. Holmes) 3 21"Mr T. Daly's blk m The Jewel, syrs, : 6stl2lb (Marks) 0 ! 8 MrT. Patterson's blk m Gloaming, 4yra, 6st 9lb (Fagan) 0 72 Messrs M. and 0. Hobbs' br g Count D'Orsay, aged, Bst slb ... (Allan) 0 3 Mr E. Wilson's b g New Hope, 6yrs 6st7lb, ... (Higgotf) 0 Bay King was well m his stride wnen the flag fell, but The Jewel rushed to the front, and led to the turn, when Bay King again took the lead, only to be headed by Beau Nash a furlong from home. The last-named then got home very comfortably by two lengths m advance ot Coinage, who came very fast up the straight, Bay King a good third. Time—2min 17sec. Dividend—£7 10a. Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys; weight, Bst. Three-quarters of a mile. 2 Mr J. VincentV br g Emperor, by Chancellor, syrs, Bst (F. Kingan) 1 I Mi T. Daly's blk m The Jewel, 4 yrß Bst ... (Ray) 2 Won by half a dozen lengths. Time— Imin22sec. Dividend—£l6s. The winner was sold to Mr T. Holmes for 17 soys. Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake, One mile. 49 Mr J. Loughlin's b h Don Pedro, by Vasco de Gama—lona, syrs, 93t 101 b (Owner) 1 21 Mr T. Sheenan's g g Mlrin-go-Bragn • aged, tab 101 b (Brown) 2 11 Mr M. Friedlander's b g Coinage, aged, fcstlOlb (Mcllroy) 3 47 Mr W. Russell's eh g The Idler, 4yrs 9st 131 b ... (Holmes) 0 19 Mr W. C. Webb's b f May, 3yrs, 9st4lb (Allan) 0 42 MrC. Stratford's eh c Tom Field, 3yrs, 9st 41b... (Owner) 0 3 Mr J. T. Murphy's br h Yon Temp* sky, 9st3Lb .. ... (Roas) 0 40 Mr H. Fuller's br c Tassy, 3yrs, Bst 91b .. (Derrett) 0 Prom a straggling start The Idler, May, Erin-go-Bragh and Don Pedro m turn made the running, thejtast-named leading into the straight, and running home an easy winner by three lengths from Erin-go-Bragh; Coinage, who came very fast at the finish, a good third, and Tassy and Yon Tempsky close up fourth and fifth. Time—lmin 48sec. Dividend—£4 3s. Harvkst Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. 52 Mr L. Markey's eh g Aquarius, by Apremont—Water witch, 4yrs, Bst 111 b (Stratford) 1 104 Mr A. Adams' blk g Victim, 3yrs, 7st 121 b (Higgott) 2 II Mr J C. N. Grigg's br m Aparima, syrs, 7«t2lb ... .. (Cochrane) 3 22 Mr S. Brown's b g Kilmarnock, 6yrs, Bst2lb (Ray) C 133 Mr S Alexander's b c Beau Nash 3yrs, 9st 41b, mcl. 71bs penalty (Mcllroy) 0 42 Mr J. Vincent's eh g Pennine, 6yrs 7st4lb (F. Kingan) 0 12 Mr W. Grice's b g Sebastopol, aged, 6st 12lb (Ross) 0 12 Mr L. Markey's b m Calm, 4yrs, 6st 71b ... ... .. ... (Pagan) 0 0 Mr E. Wilson's b g New Hope, 6yrs 6st7lb (Wilkie) 0 Calm bolted on her way to the post, arid was not re-captured untilshehadtakena very dangerous gallop for herself and rider through the plantation, ultimately dislodging Pagan (not Fagan, a^ the name was previously sup^ plied to the Press) under the branches, fortunately without injuring him. or herself. When caught, the mare broke away twice, and otherwise hinderel the start, which wh v Lt'-v ni'.uat ;J wn a fair out*. Aparima ani Pennine led with Beau Nash and Victim next round to the straight, when Victim and Aparima were m front and Beau Nash close up. Aquarius then drew up on the outside, and getting on terms with the leaders a fur long from home, came on and won a good race by a length from Victim ; Kilmarnock, who also came fast at the finish, a good third. Time—linin 18|sec. Dividend—£6 9s. Consolation Handicap of 15 soys ; one mile, 11 Mr M. Friedlander's brg Coinage, by St. George—Artemis, aged, Bst 71b, (Mcllroy) 1 2 Mr E. Wilson's b g New Hope, 6yrs 6st7lb (Wilkie) 2 3 Mr P. Holme's eh m Queen 8., 6yrs 7at (Higgott) 3 Won m a canter, Time—lmin 52sec. Dividend— £l ss.

GERALDINE AUTUMN MEETING.

The following are the handicaps :— Autumn Handicap. One milo. Sb 1b sfc lb P. Warden... 10 5 Springston... 7 0 Liberator ... 9 5 Melton ... 7 0 Lady Zetland 9 0 Victim ... 611 Bay King ... 8 5 Masonic ... 6 11 Y'ng Cheviot 8 3 The Jewel .. 6 9 Coinage ... 7 2 Ringrove ... 6 7 Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs. Sb lb at lb Bay King ... 11 2 The Jewel.., 8 7 Beau Nash ... 10 9 Marten ... 8 4 Kilmarnock 9 7 The Chicken 8 4 CounfcD'Orsay 9 3 Sebastopol 8 2 The Chief ... 9 0 Beach ... 8 0 Soringston... 8 12 Fire King... 8 0 Melton ... 812 New Hope... 8 0 Masonic ... 8 9 Squatters Handicap. One mile. st lb * st lb Liberator ... 10 B Launcelotll. 7 5 £ady Zetland 10 0 Gloaming... 12 Y'ng Cheviot 9 5 Sir Robert... 6 12 Carronade... 9 0 Moderation 612 Coinage ... 8 3 Sporting Life 6 9 Kilmarnock 8 3 Cumberland 6 9 C'ntD'Orsay 8 0 Oarsmaid ... 6 7 Victim ... 712 Fire King... 6 7 Countess ... 7 5 New Hope.,. 6 7 Orari Handicap. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Carronade... 9 9 Morten , 7 2 Beau Nash... 9 7 Sir Robert... 7 0 Kilmarnoek 8 3 TheSpider... 7 0 C'ntD'Orsay 8 0 Toney ... 7 0 Victim ... 712 Moderation 7 0 The Jewel... 7 7 Sporting Life 6 11 Countess ... 7 7 Cumberland 611 Launcelotll. 7 7 Beach ... 6 11 Mailboy ... 7 5 Oarsmaid ... 6 7 Marten ... 7 5 Butterfly ... 6 7 The Chicken 7 5 Fire Kitg... 6 7 Sebastopol... 7 2 Ringrove ... 6 7 Handicap Time Trot. 2 Mile?, —Sun- light scratch, Eos 13sec, Tommy 15sec, Tom 18sec, Winchester 23aee, Barney O'Hea 23sec, Mountjoy 23sec Luguaquilla 30sec, Cloud 3Vsec, Victoria II 37aec, Muckrosa 43sec, Lalla Rookh 43sec, Ana conda 43sec, Venus 46sec, Lucy 46sec, Our Maid, late Eva 46sec« Polly 46sec, Pegasus 49sec, Devil's King 49sec, Ringa rooma 49sec, Spoiled Cliild 49sec, Hercu les 49sec, Dandy, 52sec, Jack 52sec, Factory Girl E>2see, Hilton v

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly mooting of the Council took place to-day; Meisis Harper, Grigg, Cameron, Brown, Mc- Millan, Oosfcer find Friedlander present. An apology from Mr Walker the Chair man was received, and Mr Harper was voted to the chair. Rangers reports were laid on the table and the Chairman's re port was read as follows and adopted :— ---"The Commissioner of Crown Lands informs the Council that he has re commended the Government to grant a. sum of £23 for carrying out ft water i supply for village settlement Reserves I 1497 »nd 1771 at Chertsoy. ! The Secretary of the Christchurch Charitable Aid Board states that the amount roquired from this county as contribution towards Charitable Aid is £814 13s 10d ; this is £94 17s 9d less than last year's contribution. The Town Clerk advises the Council that Crs. Messrs Thomas and Cuthbertson propose to wait on the Council to-day on the subject of the flooring of the Ash burton traffic bridge. The Railway Commissioners state that they will plant a fence on reserve 2948 near the Hinds, as applied for by the Planting Committee. TheSelwyn County Council writes to say that it cannot see its way to alter its decision m the matter of contributing to wards the cost of maintaining the approaches on this side of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge as proposed by this C juncil. The Hampstead Town Board enquires what is the lowest cost at which the Council can supply water to that district." The ascounts for the six months and year ending March 31 last have been audited &nd sent to Wellington. The overdraft at the bank has been reduced to £3037 18s. There is £2714 19s 2d outstanding of rates now being collected." , ENGINEER'S REPORT. The Engineer's report was read as follows :-— Plains Water Supply.—The service during last month has, on the whole, been satisfactory, The half*year clean ing of races is now being undertaken, a commencement having been made with the 111 races, R*kaia, and the others will follow m rotation. It was necessary to shut off the water on this occa&ion, as the mains require to be overhauled, and flumes attended to. Thafc at Broom park is being lengthened by erecting an additional span. It will be advisable m the course of the winter to execute some more willow planting above the intake of auxiliary channel, and fence the same to guard against a threatened encroachment, about thirty chains north of inlet. The area requiring to be planted would probably be about three acres, and the extent of fencing ferty chains. , The Rakaia river at Acton has of late receded considerably from the south bank. This will necessitate the exten sion of the channel into the riverbed for a few chains to obtain adequate supply foir race. Winchmore Main.—This main, so fir as authorised, has now been com pleted, and final inspection will be made to-morrow. New sluice, and other necessary timber work, has been fixed at inler m lieu of old culverb, etc., which were unservice able. Posts and hurdles have also been fixed at fence crossings, and a channel pf sufficient capacity cut m riverbed to bring m water. Proposed race through reserve 3 1497 and 1771, Chertsey. The letter from Commissioner of Crown Lands" explains the present position of this question. With reference to the proposed new race between D and X races liorfch of Chertsey, I have seen several of the applicants, bub the question of location is not yet quite determined. Netherbv Water Ra.ce. The further communication from the Borough Council as to initial charges by that body, will enable this Council to decide as to what further steps to take m the matter. Village Settlement Back, Spring field. —Tenders will be placed before you to-day for this work. Hack Winchmore.— Tenders are called for race for Messrs Capon, Wilson, and McDawell, funds for which they have provided. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply. —-No 4 contract for enlarging mains, Upper Hinds District has been m abeyance for a considerable time, but it has, I believe been resumed yesterday. The race for settlers on K,S. 36,297 May field has been satisfactorily completed. The new rage near tlie Binds Railway Station is m operation. The races m the Ashburton-Hinds ! distriot are ac present shut off for cleaning. With reference to the proposed method of obtaining funds for the enlargement of sub-mains etc., Cavendish to Yaletsa, I have been m communication with the Road Boards who provide the "third" and other parties interested, and hope to be able to report definitely on the question at next meeting of the Council. County Bridges. -The tarring of Digby's Bridge has been finished, and that at Mount Somers will be commenced soon. The painting of handrails Rangitata Bridge is m progress. Timber for repairs has been obtained. Guaging Streams.—Ashburton-Raogi tnta.— The last bi-monthly accord shews a slight rise, after a long series of very low records, County Plantations—Tenders will be placed before you to-day for the various works proposed by Plantation Committee, consisting of ploughing, fencing, and planting, m terms of specifications [Left sitting.] I

The Sydenhain Licensing Cases.

PEK PBESB ASSOCIVTION,)

Wellington, May 5. The Court of Appeal to day was engaged on the Sydenham licensing cases, m which the Licensing Committee appealed against the order of Mr Justice Denniston, restraining them for refusing licenses on the ground only that they were not required by a majority of adults and ratepayers m the district, and directing i them to consider whether such premises were required according to the reasonable wants of such persons as might desire to purchase liquor. Sir Robert Stout and Mr Caygill appeared for the committee. The day was taken up with their argu ment. Messrs Bell, Fisher, and Harper appevr for respondents. '

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION,

Cheistchurch, May 6. Early this morning a house owned and occupied by Mr M. Quinn, at Sydenham, was totally destroyed by fire. The build ing was insured m ihe Liverpool Loxidoh and Globe for £150, and the furniture for £59. Very little was saved.

TffiE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1893.



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All footballers are requested to attend the practice to-morrow, especially those whose names were published m our issue of Tuesday last. The first half-yearly meeting of the Ash burton Working Men's Co-operative Society, Limited, was held m the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, on Tuesday. There was a good attendance of membsrs ; the President of the Society occupied the chair. The President read the Committee's report and balatiee-sheet, which Bhowed that the Society had increased m membership by twenty-seven members, representing sixty scv.m shares, during the quarter, the total membership being 141 shareholders, holding 320 shares. The sales for the period the stores had been open amounted to £255 2s, which was considered very eatisfactorj't The report aud balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows : —Mr T M Jones, President (re-elected); Mr T Scott, Vice-President (re-elected); Mr William Mcßae, Secretary (re-elected); Mr T Norgan, Treasurer ; Mr A fl Field, Auditor (re-elected). Messrs Schneider, Patterson, and Palmer, Committeemen (re-elected). A desultory discussion ensued on the question of supplying coal and drapery through the 1 various mediums to the members, but did not meet much favor. Great dissatisfaction at the high price of bread was expressed by some of the members, and finally the baking question was left m the hands of the Com mittee with power to act. After a hearty vote of thanks had been accorded to the outgoing Committee, the meeting closed. 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 otfer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and uuiver -Bities,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. Proe fessor, etc.-~"C. 8., 24 years old; congesa 1 tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made m two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very 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 dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact thai; the latter treatment saved the patient's life — Advt.) 3 The best medicine known is SANDER, and SONS' EUCALYFCI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Griefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, spiains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (" Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (uroamia) or albumi nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Grieswald, reports-.—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. • Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic cf Prof. M'lnlyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis —Scirrhus of Breast —Excision Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat or discoloration. Cured m fourteen days -Advt 4 Important to Cyclists. — A good Safety Bicycle for £15 15s. Repairs and Cycle accessories at exceptionally low rates at Savilie's "Calliope" Cycl Works, 110 Colombo street, Christ church Ninian, Hyslop and Co.'s "Imperial" pure Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the plantation Advt. Ask for Ninian Hyhlop, and Co,' Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Jnoia Teas. Suecial prioea —/4.dv Support Local Industry. — The Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits, and London Mixtures manufactured by Aulserrook and Co. are equal to best imported- Have Healthy Children by nourish ng hem with Aulsebrook and. Go's Arrow root Biscuit.



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