MAIL NOTICES.

1 Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations : — • TUESDAY, April 26. „ For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at <i.30 ti.m. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at O.SJO p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van, express, 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, April 27. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, via Brindisi, Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, (except New South Wales and Queeneland), per express (to connect with s.s. Talune at Port Chalmers), as follows:— Ordinary letter at 15.30 p.m. ; late fee letters, express van, at 12.53 p.m. For United Kingdom, Continent of Europe (via Brindisi), Poiat de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per Poherua, at 630 a.m.

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMEWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Doric, left April 2, due London May 12. Tongariro, left April 16, due London May 27. Ruahine left April 21, due Loudon June 1 \ Arawa, leaving April 30, due London, June 10. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Alameda, left March 26, due London April 27. Mariposa, left April 22, due London May 21. ; OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS Coptic, due colony May 2. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Alameda, due Colony May 20.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1892. TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

The Bill for the encouragement of manual and technical education, which is to be introduced next session by the Minister for Education, has been cir culated among the Boards of Education of the colony, and their advice as to its scope requested. From a summary of the Bill which has appeared it is seen that the provisions are to a certain point much the same as those of Mr G. Fisher's Bill of last session. " Manual instruction " is defined as " instruction m the use of tools, and m modelling m clay, wood, and other material "; and 11 technical instruction " as instruction m the principles of science and art ap plicable to industries, and m the appli cation of special branches of science md art to specific industries or em ployments," but will not include the sractice of any trade, industry or em ployment. The Minister will be authorised to appoint inspectors to inspect all schools or classes aided or subsidised under the Act, but the Min ister may restrict the inspectatorial visits to public schools to classes aided under the Act, or to t>chools or classes m a limited district. Public school teachers, with the consent of the Edu cation Board of their district, may give their pupils manual instruction two hours a week m any quarter, out side of school hours; and on the teacher proving to be qualified, to the satisfaction of the Minister, the Treasury will make a payment to the Education Board at the rate of 2s 6d per quarter for every unit of the average attendance upon such instruc tion; but no payment wili be made by the Treasury if fees are charged The Ministerial Bill, however, goes further than that of Mr Fisher, m that under it instruction may be given m either branch, at evening classes or on Saturdays, by qualified teachers, under the direction of societies or asso ciations formed for the promotion of technical education ; and if the Minister is satisfied with the quality of the instruction there given, he may order (through the Treasury) grants m aid at the rate of Is 3d per quarter for evety unit of the average attendance at each class, if the class be held for one hour a week for ten weeks of the quarter ; 2s 6d per unit if the instruction is given tv/o hours a week for ten week* ; the payment increasing by Is 3d per unit every additional hour a week. The payments areto be made quarterly, but will be dependent on the certificate of the Education Department that the instruction is sufficient The Goverttor in-Councii is empowered to make regu lations for the due administration of the Act, The success of the technical classes at Dunedin, which already for the winter session have upwards of two hundred and fifty pupils enrolled, shows that there is » call for this department of education, and the Government has done well to take up the question. Many schools would give the necessary instruction, but the question of funds stands m the way. These will be provided under the pro posed Bill, without any serious charge upon the Treasury compared with the great; benefit which the classes will be to the State school scholars m the higher standards, a»4 apprentices and others who are just starting $o Iparn trades. The Bill should have a peacer ful passage through Parliament,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

—_^. —*— — TUeSanFrancjscowU peached Ashbur ton by the morning train to-day, and was dealt with by the Post Office officials with their customary promptitude. The fifty miles cycling road record of New Zealand has again been lowered, this time by H J. Pither, of the Aurora Cycling Uub, C4reendale, who did the distance on Satur day m 2hr 59imin., beating Clarkson s time of tws days previous by 6£min. We have htf«f> shown some pears of the second 5£ wh4 m nearly as large a S hens' eggs. They were gpwn on theex treme ends of the branches of the k^--th season's wood-in a garden m the north-west parf. of the town. Jn the same locality tbere is an Irish Peach apple tree, winch having yielded a good crop m the usual course, »qw carries a numerous second crop, the apples about half the size of the first crop, iuul » m bloom for the third time this season. On Saturday aflernoon,Mr H. Henderson, of Flemingtop, received by the railway at Ashbnrton a very handsome rustic dog cart, manufactured to his ore or by Messrs W. Reeves and (,( 0., of L ehtteld street, Christchurch. The vehicle differs from the ordinary dog-cart, inasmuch as it has are adopted, including /> flflaves Paten Seat Attachment," which gamed » snepia award at the last Canterbury Agricultural andFoatoral Association's Show. Ihe seat affords plenty of wnm, is perfectly balanced, and enables the pa^ssngfers to enjoy greai ease and comfort. The cajff; J,« a splendi<l specimen of the coachbnH4p^3 ar^;, and its superior will not be easily found. Mr Henderson had a trial of fcho cart before starting for Flemiogton, and expressed big .extreme ; satisfaction with hi" purchase, wfyich was i xamirf d*p admired by n. large 'number of fafi'-ers efore Mr Heudeison

The Otago University Council have appointed Mr D. Wilkinson, at present lecturer on Metallurgy, to be lecturer on Geology. The "New Zealand Times" states that the proposal to have elective justices of the peace will not receive the support of the Government. English women are very active m poli- I tics. The Women's Liberal Society, at; the head of which is Mrs Gladstone, numbers fully 10,000 members. A rat weighing 111 b. s£oz., measuring 19Ain. from tip to tip, and B£in. m cir cumference, was killed recently m the locality of Ludlow, England. The " Number of the Beast" is generally supposed to be 666, but Dr Matheson, of Edinburgh, has exploded this antiquated notion. He says that the Beast is Selfish ness and his number is Number One. The Austrian Minister of Finance ha« advised the Government to allow women to practice medicine. He has done this because there are half a million Mohammedans m Austria, and the women among them will receive women physicians only. The parcels-posts system m Victoria is showing a very satisfactory increase of business. The business started m July, 18S7, and the result of the first year's opera tions was a return of £1500 over and above expenses. The profit this year is no less than £8000. Sore throats, diphtheria, 'whooping cough, arid a multitude of other afflictions to which youthful flesh h subject, are prevailing to such an extent m Geraldine, (says the "Timaru Herald ") that the School Com mittee have decided to extend the holidays by another week. Evidently the facilities for obtaining m" toxicating liquor m Scotland are by no means deficient. Cupar is said to have a license for every 22 families, taking a family as consisting of five parsons; Peebles has a license for evsry 20 families ; Stranraer one for every 17; Wick, one for every 16; Burntisland, one for every 13; and Irvine one for every 12 families. " Sampson, " " the strong man, " has had to come back to London from America to answer a charge brought against him by a young married woman, named Bernstein, of embezzling her money and running off with her jewellery. At the end of the Police Court hearing he fell down m tie dock, whilst the fair plaintiff was carried off m hysterics. Ministers are issuing a circular to the heads of all departments m the Government service, calling upon them to furnish the names of the men under them who have reached the age of sixty years, with the amount of compensation they are entitled to, and m the case of those who have qualified for pension, the amount of the pension. : ; No fewer than seventy-six cardinals have died m the past fourteen years, since the present Pope began his reign. The entire college contains but sixty-nine, so that it has had to be more than wholly renewed during this time. This mortality is probably explained by the fact that members of the priesthood are not usually made cardinals until they have reached an advanced age. A Berlin grocer is credited with the in vention of a remarkable plan for bringing custom to his shop. He has had all his paper printed over with the most sensational novels, which he takes care to give to the servants who come to his shop wrapped round their purchases. All the cook 3 m the neighbourhood, of course, praise Herr N.s wares, and he is, so far, said to be more than content with the result of his experi ment. At the Police Court this morning, before Mr Alfred Harrison, J.P., William Walsh pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk while m charge of a team of horses, and also with having used obscene language m Park street and several streets m the vicinity of the Aahbnrton School on Satur day afternoon. The Magistrate, after severely lecturing accused, sent him seven days to prison.—Joseph Barnes, a well-known loafer, only discharged from gaol on Saturday, was charged with drunkenness. As he had been three times convicted within a month, he was charged with habitual drunkenness, found guilty, and sent to gaol for a month wiib hard labor. An ex-Royal Fusilier writes to the " Post" regarding the new British Army rifle as follows :—•" While were experiment ing with Mark 1-303 Magazine Rifle, at Hythe, m 1890, testing for long range volleys, sighted at 2500 yards, on the flats towards Dymohurch redoubt, everyone was greatly surprised when the order suddenly came through the field telephone to cease firing, as two officers who were walking along the beach close to tiie redoubt, three miles away, narrowly escaped with their lives, and had to take to their heels, with the bullets whizzing about their ears. On subse quent examination the following day Dym chuch redoubt was found to be literally riddled with bullets fired by this new rifle from Hythe. A ricochet also broke through the door of a fisherman's hut three miles and three-quarters distant. The " Southland News " has been shown a sample of fibre obtained from carex, a grass which grows m Stewart Island m abundance. As regards strength, it is fully equal, if not superior to flax ; indeed a test recently made showed it to be stronger. Mr Hardie of North Inyercargill received a parcel of it which he intends to put through the scutcher to see if the fibre can be removed without the extra labour of beating, which has to be dqne with flax. If this process is successful the chief labour wjll be m the gathering of the raw material, which, however, m iftany 1 places is so plentiful that it can be mown down with the scythe. The result of the experiment will be recorded m due course, and the public will watch with interest the chance of a new industry springing up. The Temperance party m Scotland are greatly incensed to find that so many mem bers of the titled class are owners of piiblic hoi^es. Among those to whom licensed premises be!<jng m Scotland are the Marquis i of Breadalbane, the Miarquj.sj of Ailsa, the Marquis of Bute, the Earl of Stair, the Earl j ofWemyss, the 3arl of Elgin, the Earl of ' Moray, the Earl of Zetland, the Earl of 1 Haddington, the Earl of Home, the Earl of . GaUpway, {lie Earl of Rosbery, and the Ea4 of Aberdeen j and still higher up the aristocratic Jadjfer, as benefiting from the liquor traffic by reason of increased rents, come the i)ukes of Richmond and Gordon, Hamilton, Alhc-Ut, Sunderland, and iaife. But the nobility ape not the only offenders m the eyes of the Scottish teetotallers. The blackest mark is placed against the thirteen l- clergymen who derive incomes from the pro c§eds of the liquor traffic, one of them r actually dpa^ing- £10,2 a year from a licensed r house.. Only s^x oup of the thirteen diyines have so far been traced to Jihe Established !. Church { but the process of analysis is still 2 going on, and if the majority <jan be laid to the account of the ( an Id kirk ' this will be adx'anced as an additional reason for Dis- J establishment. : Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — As ; winter advances and the weather becomes 6 more and more inclement and trying the ; earliest eyidenpes of ill health must be imme ; diately checked a,ijid removed, or a slight r illness may' result m "a* serious malady, ! Relaxed and sore throat, quinsy, influenza, s chromic' CQUghJ bronchitis,' and most other pulmonary afj'eations will be relieved by rubbing this cooling ojntmfint fnto the skin 1 as nearly as practicable to the seat of rois } chief. This treatment, siiriple yet effective, ' is admirably adapted for the removal of '' these diseases during infancy and youth. 1 Old asthmatic invalids will derive marvellous 1 relief from the use of Hollo^ay's remedies, '' which have wonderfully relieved many sugh ' sufferers, and re-established health after : every other means had signally failed, i Ninian, Hyslop and Co.'s "Imperial ; pure Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct ' from ' the plantation Arivt. ; Thjb Bwmp Bj^JJ?P¥ Fob Indigestion NoHoVs Camomile Wim ks confident^ regomjaended as a si'mole* remedy for "indigestion 1, wMch is the cause of nearly all i fehe diseases to which we are ' subjects MiQftTON's PFMA with justice called the f Natural Sltengthmw <w {% Human Stomach," act as a pQwerffjl tftnie and gpnple parionf,, M& 'ftiW ia fIWT operation", and i sife under any jjii?p»ißsf^ncßS. Sold m bottles, at Is I^l, 2s 9d, AlB, by a)l medpjwp vendors* throughout th« w»*ldi

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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LABOR MATTERS.

I/ON don, April 22, The spinners are partially resuming I work. April 23. The Durham Miners' Federation have invited the masters to a con ference to discuss the matters m dis pute. The Engineers on the Tyne and Weir have returned to work on the masters terms.

THE FEDERATION QUESTION.

London, April 22. Lord Derby, m a speech upon the proposal to institute Pan-Britannic contests, expressed himself m favor of ! wiving the suggestion a fair hearing. : Leading men ought to familiarise the ; public with what was at present a novel idea. He was of opinion that a strong conviction prevailed that none of the plans for political or commercial Federation hitherto proposed are Dracticable.

l r havaT BRTPHTTTAT, I

The "Manchester Courier" positively declares that Prince George of Wales and Princess Mary are engaged, and that an announcement to that effect will be made shortly. OBITUARY. Lieutenant-General Sir R. Pelly, M.P. for Hackney.

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Mr D. Gray's Antarctic expedition is m danger of collapsing ; a section of the subscribers insist on two whalers being sent, but the funds are not sufficient. THE COINAGE QUESTION. England accepts the proposal for -a Monetary Conference m America, if it is limited to a discussion of the en larged use of silver; but not if free coinage is to be debated, London, April 23. A Monetary Conference will pro bably meet m Paris or Geneva m the

I summer. I APPLE EXPORTS. .

The Tainui's shipment of apples arrived m excellent condition, includ ing a number of cases of desiccated apples from Auckland. The packages used m sending the apples were not regular bushel cases. Fourteen hun dred cases were sold at Oovent Garden at from 5s to 10s per case. COLONIAL BORROWING. The " Economist" sees reason to re assure the holders of colonial securities if the Governments refrain from early borrowing, and believes Mr Dibbs' contemplated conversion of New South Wales stock had better be deferred until prices have substantially risen.

CHOLERA.

CALCUTTA, April Zt. _ Virulent cholera has broken out m Benares, m British India, and one hundred and thirty deaths are re c jrded.

ITALIAN POLITICS.

Rome, April 22, It is reported that the new Italian Cabinet will make large economies m the army, and evacuate the African settlements except Massowa.

THE BULGARIAN PRISONER.

I Constantinople, April 22. Kusheleft' has been released.

DAMAGE BY FROST.

Pakis, April 22. Frost has affected the vineyards of Champagne. The damage is wide spread. THE ANARCHISTS. Forty-five Anarchists have been arrested. M. Lambert has caused the arrest of fifty-one Anarchists m the city and ninety-two m the provinces simul taneously, and it is hoped that this one decisive stroke will paralyse the arrangements made for the demon stration on May I>ay. "The Journal Pere Peinard" has been seized on account of articles appearing m sympathy with the Anarchists. The police have seized numerous papers m the lodgings occupied by alleged Anarchists, which disclose a plot to 4ynam^e public offices, in cluding those occupied by the Mayor, the commissariat and also the churches. In Argentuil 30,000 copies of a violent placard, inciting a revolt on May Day were also seized. Sofia., April 23. Fourteen dynamite bombs have been discovered m Kuschtock, which, it is believed, indicate a fresh attack on public men by Bulgarian refugees.

SAMOA.

Berlin. April 23. The "Vossiche Zeitung" declares that the action of Mr Stevenson, the novelist, m Sampa is politically designed to, strer^gthfei} English in fluence there, and believes that a new coup is being prepared against Ger many.

CHICAGO EXHIBITION.

New Yokk, April 22. T!)e Senate has invited the King and Queen of Spain to. tl|e Chjca^q Ex hibition.

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RAPID PASSAGE.

Adelaide, April 23. The R.M.S. Britannia landed her mails from England m twenty-seven days t\yo hours, which is the fastest time on reqqrd y,iq Gplombo.

KANAKA LABOUR.

E^isi^e, April 2g. Speaking at Oairns the Brimate said he saw no objection tq the emplpy ment of Kanaka labour, provided the Government regulations were carried out,

THE TASMANIAN LOAN

Hob art. April 23* The Hon. P. C. Fysch. the Premier, denies that the Government intend to ignore their regularadvisers m connec |iqn -yyjth the floating of the loan.

TORPEDO BOAT MISSING.

Melbourne, April 2.3 Grave fears are entertained for the qf th§ i^ew Victorian tqrpeflq boaji, le.it Jjqndqn for I^elbourne on December 12, and has uotbeen heardl'

The San Francisco Mail.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 1 _ j t

San Fkancisco. April 1. * Since the sugar trust, by the absorp- J tion of Glaus Spreckels' Philadelphia re- • finery, acquired control of all the refineries ■ m the United States active steps have been taken to fight the monopoly, booh in.side and outside Congress. Sprecksl's sugar refinery m " Phila delphia was formally turned over on March 26th to the Sugar Trust m con sideration of 7,000,000d0l m trust certifi cates. The indiarubber interest of the United States has "combined," with a capital of )0,000,000d0L Iron mills are being shut down m Pitts bury, Pa., m all directions, and hundreds jf men were discharged on the 14th March, awing to overstocking and no orders. The desperate condition of the shipping interest m San Frautisco is best shown by bhe fact that the ship A, G. Roper was, on March 31, taking m ballast for New York m preference to waiting for 'an uncertain charter. Springer's. Free Wool Bill was de nounced m the House of Representatives on March 30 by Representative J. D. Taylor,, of Ohio as a conspiracy between the cotton raisers of the South and the wool manufacturers of the North to enrich themselves at the expense of the property of the nation. In the course of his speech Taylor said that inside of ten years the South would be demanding protection for cotton, as the people of Ohio to-day askec protection for their wool. He predicted that free wool would be followed by free woollens, as m England. The week end ing April 28 will close the general dis cussion on the Bill, and the Chairman of Committees, Mr Springer, will probably appear on Monday, April 4, with a motion to suspond the rules for its passage. The United States Treasury Depart ment has decided that Canadians cannot under the alien labor law be allowed to serve as sailors on American vessels on the lakes. It is feared that this will cripple the lake trade, as hundreds of Canadians are so employed. The Investigating Committee m the case of Bardsley, Treasurer of Philadelphia, Pa., reported on March 31 that the city will lose 1,268,500d01s by his defalca tions, but that MrWanamaker, United States Postmaster-General, had nothing to do with the speculations that led to them. It was charged that Wanamaker was responsible for all Bardsley's financial difficulties. H. M.Salt, a reporter engaged m ex posing the " boodle " business m Chicago was badly thrashed by the States attorney Longecker on March 30. Salt charged Longecker with being a boodler himself, and therefore afraid to push the cases against the alderman charged with em bezzling the public money. On March 31 at Seterna, Pa., Miss Emma Fox shot and killed herself with a revolver because Miss Birdie Bonte, with whom she had " fallen m love," refused to return her affection. The young ladies belong to good families. The passenger train on the Pacific road, near Birmingham, Alabama, was bailed up by robbers on March 31. The postal clerk and flagman were wounded, and the mails despoiled of 6000dols m registered letters. Joseph Leigher P. Inman, of the National Soldiers' Home, at Dayton, lowa, wss lynched on March 31, foi butchering his divorced wife and theii daughter with a hatchet. He was hanged from a telegraph pole. A system of punishment by plectricitj has been adopted by a reform school ir New Jersey which is sail to be cruel, anc has such a terrifying effect upon the.boyi that they are frightened out of all th( desirf to be disobedient. Mr Tridgeon, a Campbellite minister, preached his own funeral sermon at Athens on March 2yth. He was 88. A plain pine coffin made by his own hands was before him and an open Bible. Some 5000 people were present. He died nexl day. Dr. Emil Doon, a correspondent for i Continental scientific journal, proposes t( walk this spring and summer from Nev York to San Francisqo. He will mak< the. journey m 180 days m the interest o science, and will publish his experienci m book form. A movement is on foot by the Governing Body of the International League o American Press Clubs to establise a home for aged and infirm journalists. The American schooner Minnie Laurie arrived m New York on March 25th, aftei being shore of food for sixty days. Thre< of her crew were missing, and it is inti mated that they were killed and eaten bj their seven shipmates to prevent th< starvation of the whole number. The condition of the late Walt Whit man's organs was such that, as eJhown a 1 the autopsy, he ought by all the laws o; medicine to have died years ago. Tennyson's new comedy called " Th( Foresters," embracing the adventures oi Robin Hood and his band, was success fully produced at Daly's Theatre, New York, on March 17th. It was also pro duced at 10 o'clock m the forenoon of the same day at the Lyceum, London, foi mere copyright purposes. The Londor critics were not present, as no notice had been given, but the New York scribes speak m the highest praise of the work. Max Strakoseh, famous as an operatic impresario, died m New York on March 15 of paralysis. San Antonio, Texas, is published as f bankrupt city, without a single dollar ir the Treasury to pay employees. P>e.arce Henderson, a lad of sixteen, was killed m a prizefight of twenty-three rounds by Charles Bell, aged fifteen, al Portland, Maine, on Sunday, 13th March, Bell miide Henderson's heart his ob> jective point, and when the fight was awarded the latter- on a foul, he dropped t& the grqund and djed m a few. minutes. A fifteen-year-old negro girl was lynched at Bayville, on March 12th, foi attempting to poison a family of nine persons with "Rough on Rats." II appears a coloured woman employed abuul the house had offended her, and she pro posed to revenge herself by killing every body m su*ht. The girl acknowledged who she intended to kill, but said also she did not particularly oare who else suffered. Rabbit drives are m full swing m the southern counties of California. There was a drive every few weeks m the months of March and April, sometimes over the same ground, with an almost invariable result of from 10,000 to 15,000 dead rabbits, and other noxious quadrupeds, including coyotes, T^e line of the " drive " is generally, abou^ four miles m lengthj arid the' slaughter corral to which the animals are headed, lias wings one mile arid a hajf m extent;.

HOME RULE FOR SCOTLAND.

A Bill was jntroduged m the Commons on March 19, for the creation of a $3ot tish Legislative body, which will attract general attention owing to its similarity to the Irish question. The Bill estab lishes m Scotland a Legislature consisting of the Queen and a Scotch Legislative body to enact laws foi* Scotland with the exception of matt.ers relating to Imperial administration. The LegislfijtuEq h *"o be prohibited fr^m establis.hu}g a' religion, imposing disabilities or conferring pri vileges on such account. The Bills passed require the assent of the Queen only to become law. In questions of juri^c|jgt^on between tjhe Tiingjish, £>c.oiftish' bodies the matter \s to be referred to the" Judicial Committee of- >the Privy Council. Tbie executive Govertiment of Scotland is ye^ed, |« fcb^ tymtii mi faptyl on by a

ecrelary for Scotland with officers and ouncil aa provided by the Legislature, he Legislature i 3 authorised to impose ixea other than Customs or Excise uties, and create a Consolidated Fund jparafco from that of the United King om. All revenues are to be.appropriated trough the Public Service of Scotland, cottish contributions towards the main enance of Imperial establishments shall ie proportionate to those payable by fin^and and Wales. The second por i>n if the BiH treats of the judicial govern-' nent. It provides that the existing civil ,nd criminal courts shall be maintained, übject, however, to abolition and altex'a ion, and Judges can be removed by the ■equest of the Legislature preferred to ihe Queen. The Bill provides that the sower and the authority of the Imperial Parliament shall not be diminished or re strained by anything herein contain d [t is said that all the Liberal members from Scotland and many English mem bers, including some Conservatives, approve of this Bill, which, m the opinion of many, is worthy of comparison to Mr Gladstone's first Home Rule Bill,

THE SITUATION IN GERMANY.

A despatch from Berlin, of March 22, professes to give the truth regarding the Emperor's health. Official despatches say the Kaiser has a cold, but they omit to mention that ho has also a suppurating wound m his earjwhich, closed since Octo ber, has now re-opened, and is flowing, causing intense pain, and rendering the Emperor so nervous that his physicians have prescribed for him retirement. He does not see any one at Chateau Huber ( bus. Tke necessity for a Regency is being quietly discussed, and Prince Henry is be coming every day more popular. Dr Bergmann proposed a slight operation to relieve the aural affection, but the Em peror's physicians deslined to consent, believing the operation would only result m transfering the locality of the malady, It is not true that the Emperor i 3 seriously , affected. Chancellor Caprivi desires to be relieved of the Chancellorship, as well as the post of President of the Prussian Ministry. He recommended Count Otto yon Eulen berg for the post, and it was understood on March 23 that the latter had accepted. One cause of Yon Caprivi's withdrawal from official life h the gross insults that have been heaped upon him by the Kaiser, attributable to the disordered state of his mental faculties caused by his illness. The latest statement m regard to the Emperor's health is that he is suffering from a swelling produced by air diffused m the cellular tissue of the lung, known medically as emphysema. This is accom panied by a slight asthma.

THE DISTRESS IN RUSSIA.

The Council of the .Russian Empire Has ordered that m future (from March 14th) two grain depots shall be established to every 300 peasants' huts, and from these depots seed corn shall be distributed m spring to the peasants, who must return ib m autumn. Special bureaus will be established to report annually as to the condition of the harvest, so as to enable the Government to adopt measures to avert famine hereafter. The steamship Missouri, of the Atlantic Transport Line, sailed from New York on March 15ih, for the Russian port. Libau, carrying 2500 tons of flour and meat for the starving Russian peasantry. The entire cargo is insured for: 75,000 dollars. If the ship is lost this amount will form the nucleus of a famine fund. The Missouri was decorated with the flags of all nations, and her departure was cheered by great crowds. On March 16 the steamship Indian, Captain" 1 Seargeant, which sailed from Philadelphia on Feburary 22, arrived at Lihiiu with a cargo n c fl -nr and pro visions tj iolu-A'o did famine stricken. The Indian was met by a Russian cruiser with members of the Famine Relief Com mittee on board, a"d escorted up the harbour. FJags were flying on all vessels, and the wharves crowded with enthu siastic crowds. The enthusiasm over the Indian grow more and more intense for each day the vessel remained m harbor. The arsenal employees chartered seven steamers and went to meet her. All sorts of salutes were given, and a wild yell went up for America and everything Amerioan. The steamer was received by the Communal authorities and the leading merchants of the port on arrival at the jetty, and the Greek clergy held a thanksgiving service aboard. The American Consul, officers of the Indian, and all the city authorities were present at a banquet on Maxch 19, when Captain Seargeant, of the steamer, was presented with a silver cup/ A dinner was given to the crew. The Indian sailed on the afternoon of the 28th for Philadelphia. A second cargo of food will be shipped to Russia on April 20 from that city on the stean\er Qonen>at(gh, T&e following appeal, signed by a com mittee of Americans sent to Russia, was issued from St Petersburg ; —March 16, —If the American people knew the ox tent of suffering m the famine districts of Russia they would everywhere come to the rescue-. Twenty millions of people are affected and m danger of starvation. The typhus fever is rtging m many dis tricts, and horses and cattle are perishing of hunger. Does this appeal to the hearts of those able to help ? Russia is deeply gratified to the American people for whit they hfve done. The district distribution of supplies is under the direction of the American Minister and an excellent Com mittee. Nothing will be wasted. Help us. The ''Official Messenger" of St Peters burg, on March-24, says :—The provinces affected by the failure of the crops are now provided with sufficient food to keep them going until May, and the supply of seed for next sowing is also assured. The sum of one million, roubles has been granted for the purchase of feed for cattle. Reports from the American agents on March 30, m the distressed provinces con tradict the statements oiroulated m the States that the Russian peasants are, m ho further need of assistance. Mr Murphy, one of the agents, says there are 600,000 German colonists m these provinces, who appeal to their kinsmen m the States for aid, which must be speedy to be effective. The Russian Government has done all m its power to relieve suffering, and has ex pended over 200,000,000 roubles.

POLITICAL

THE MINISTER OP £AND 3AT . M_l£Tt>N. ' : (PJSK PjBJESS ASSOCIATION.) JDvnejot, April 25. Mr McKenaie addressed, a crowded tweeting on Saturday night, Ho, spoke mainly on the la,nd question M* A Her replying a.B to the action of the Council with reference to the Land Bill, A vote or' confidence m Mr McKenalo was'carried by acclatnationi

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AUSTRALIAN.

I*ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]! (Received April 23, H. 48. am.) t#e mmm torpedo boat\ Melbourne, April 25. A reassuring cable message has been received from the War Ofl^ce with reference to, tl^e nan arrival of the new Victorian torpedo boat, The message

states that the boat whs not expected to call at any port co route, and would not be due m Melbourne for about a month. .

INTER-UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

Adelaide, April 25. The Universities' eight-oar boat race resulted as follows :—Melbourne 1, Sydney 2, Adelaide 3. Time—l7min 21 sec.

SPORTING

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. The following are the acceptances and entries for the first day's racing at the forthcoming Autumn Meeting of the S.C.J.C. :__..* Timaru Hurdles Handicap of 50 soya; one mile and three-quarters. st lb | st lb Little Arthur 10 2 Effigy ... 9 7 Magpie ... 10 0 Iroquois ... 9 2 Capt. Abram 910 Smuggler ... 9 0 District Plate Handicap of 50 soys : one mile and a quarter. < st lb st lb CountD'Orsay 8 8 Victim ... 7 9 Y'ng Cheviot 8 5 The Jewel... 7 7 Coinage ... 8 3 Affection ... 6 7 Aquarius ..;' 8 3 Cumberland 6 7 Kilmamock 8 0 Autumn Handicap of 125 soys; one mile and a half. st lb st lb Prime Warden 9 4 Don Pedro... 7 5 Bay King... 8 3 Ilium ... 7 2 Liberator ... 7 7 Coinage ... 612 Selling Race of 30 soys ; six furlongs, st lb 8t lb Pennine £25 9 4 Emperor, £10 7 11 Enfield, £15 8 4 Moderation£lo7 7 Fabler, £10 712 Satyr; £5 ... 7 4 Viultress, £10 7 12 Glenlora, nil 612 Verbena, £10 7 12 The Spider, nil 6 11 Loiter, £10 711 Jock, nil ... 611 Washdyke Welter ; one mile. st lb Pfc lb CntD'Orsay 10 3 The Jewel... 9 0 Y'ng Cheviot 10 0 Cumberland 8: 2 Aquarius ... 911 Affection ... 8 2 Kilmarnock 9 8 Beach ... 8 0 Victim ... 9 2 Flying Handicap ; six furlongs. st lb st lb Lady Zetland 8 5 Roseleaf ... 7 2 Y'ng Cheviot 7 9 Tassy ... 6 11 Carronade... 7 9 Finetta ... 6 9 Inez ... 7 6 Tararua ... 6 7

SECOND DAY.

Novel Race of 30 soys ; six furlongs. Moderation The Wolf Pennine Wire In Enfield Satyr Glenlora Jock Emperor Bridal Wreath Cataline "Vaultress Spider Bracelet Fabler Tarafua

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING.

Sydney, April 23. There waa magnificent weather for the last day's racing and a good attendance. The following are the results :— Uov6 Handicap.—Danton, 6st 41b, 1; Selkirk, 7st, 2; Brown Bess, 7st 41b, 3, Fourteen started. Won easily. Place Handicap.—Oxide, Bst 71b, 1; Portsea, Bbt Sflb, 2 ; G'Naroo, Bst 91b, 3. Seventeen started. Betting— 3 to 1 "against Oxide, 8 to. 1 G'Naroo, 14 to 1 Portsoa. Won by half a leagth. , Steeplbch4.sk.—Grafton. lOst 51bj 1; Clarence, 9st 71b, 2; Wellington, lOsfc 111 b, 3. Twelve (started. Betting—4 to 1 against Wellington, 6 to 1 Freeman, 6 to 1 Grand wing, 10 to 1 Grafton. Second Nubsrky Handicap. —Macard, Bsfc 71b, 1; First Rivula, 7st 91b, 2; Catnoola, 9st 71b, 3. Twenty started. Won by a length. &.J.C. Plate. -La Tosca, »st 121 b, 1; Portsea, Bst, 2} Highborn, 9st, 3. Mirvel, 9st 51b also ran. Betting—6 to 4 on Marvel, 2 to 1 against Highborn, 4 to 1 against La Tosca, 7 to 1 against Port sea. Won by three-quarters of a length. Final Handicap.—Danton, 6st, 1; Brown Bess, 7st, 2 ; The Workman, Bat 91b, 3. Twenty-five started. Won by a length.

THE DERBY.

The Derby favourite, Orme, is reported to be amiss, and the odds against the coit for this year's blue ribbon have been ex tended to 3 to 1.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

: ..■ . .—* _ [FEB. PRESis ASSOCIATION.] Hunting- A«cf<l*n«. : Weujng-ton, April 25. During the hunfc at Jawa Flat on Saturday Messrs Bridson and Wylie caihe into collision, through the former's horse swerving, and both riders were thrown. Wylie escaped, but Bridson's horse rolled on him and his collar bone was broken, his ehoulder fractured and he also received slight concussion of the brain, : : ,■■ Scene In Ctmrcli. At ■■ St Ma rk's yesterday the Rew M r Coffey expressed strong condemnation of those members of the Church of England who had attended the Rev. Mr Grubb's mission services, as calculated to encourage schism m the church. Thereupon a prominent member of the congregation, who was one of Mr GruhVs Committee, got up and left the church. Mr Coffey said he could not help it, if people were offended at what he said. School Drill. The proposals by the Government to the Education Baards to supply drill instructors to the public schools from the Permanent Militia have been accepted, and drill under the new system will begin at the Wellington schools im mediately, Apnettl CJoart. The Appeal Court opened to-day before the Chief Justice and Justices Williams, Conolly and Denuiston. A large bar is m attendance. Uurg-lury. ; A burglar entered the Panama Hotel, IngeKfcre street, early this morning, but knocked over a table before he had pro cured any spoil, a^d groused some of the inmates, gave chase. Two of the " New Zealand Times " compositors were passing at, the time the culprit, raiio^t of the hotel, and they managed to capture him and hajided hiuft over to a constable. Before t^e police station was reached, the man slipped the handcuff and bleared out, and has not yet been re*arrested.

St Stephen's Church.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. ; The annual >w«3l thanksgiving services \tx »so^nocfcion with St Stephen's parish, weve held m the Church on Sun day, and were well attended. The Rev ■15. A. Scott, the incumbent, conducted the services morning ans evening, preach ing m the morning from the text 'In every thjnof sfiye thanks;" and m the even ing from Paul's "words "I have planted, Apollos watered, bufc God gave the increase." The Rev eendwraau (i-om these texts, m sermons of more than usual elftpenoe, faugh (^, lesspns of th«riks^tv ing to. God, rof dontentment / -jud oi trust. Tlie congrega'ions % it is pleasing to note, were e^oeptionally large, especially m the evening, very many people being unable to gaiu eveu Ktaii^iiig room, Xhe congre. <

I gation m the pvening was the largest the has held since the visit of the ' Bishop, The hymns suns; were cpecial to the- occasion, and m th« evening, the music of the organ was supplemented by the double bass violin, played by Mi* Gates, and the cornet, played by Mr (3-. Hoskins, Mrs Claridge being organist for the time being. The Church was beauti fully decorated, tl c design of the Easter I Sunday decorations having been followed but renewed with flowers, floral def-igns and wreaths, corn m ear m sheaf, lruit, vegetables and bread. A wealth of cKry santheinuras was wreathed along the top of the dado on either side of the chancel, while pulpit and lecture were also wreathed m flowers. The larger wreaths were the gift of Mrs Ferriman, and the crosses of chrysanthemums, beautifully executed, were the handiwork of Mrs Peter Williams, Mrs C. M. Brooke, and Miss Cooper. The window decora tions were executed by Mrs Kempthorne. while m the work of beautifying generally the following ladies were prominent—Mis E. A. Scott, the Misses Purnell. Miss Twentyman, Miss Cooper, Miss Little cott, Miss Cookson, Miss Fooks,; and others. The following friends were con tributors : Fruit—Messrs Hunt, Ferrman, Strange, Segers, B. Bakor, A., E. Bean and Stevens. Corn—Messrs tr. Twenty man and John Hunt. Bread—A tu'j stantial 121 b loaf by Mr G. Bryant.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ex^tessed by our correspondents.)

O'SHEA'S ROAD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sic, —In answer to Mr Peaclie's letter, I shall b<? at the meeting on Monday, May 2, and hope every ratepayer will be there also, and a reporter, to have a rehearsal of the case ; as I have had so many denials they might deny their own reports. Then let. Mr Peache have my long plausible letter, and point out any item that is incorrect. I still, remain as fit-in as over, Reubin Carpendale.

THIS SEASON'S FLOUR.

TO THE KDrWB. Sir, InoticethatSaturday's"Guardian" refers to the quality of flour made, from this season's wheats ; that the bread made from this flour is sticky and doughy; also that the roller system may have something to do with it. As a practical miller I venture to state that with wheats such a 6 we have this season, which are tough and woody, it is almost impossible for flour manufactured by stones to show color or strength; and it is only by blending of wheats and care ful grinding that the roller mills do manu facture flour which will produce a loaf, that is neither sticky nor doughy. Your article goes on to state that floor made by rolls does not pos&oss these ingredients which produce tone and muscle. This assertion d«>es not m the least degree apply to ilour made from New Zealand wheats. -I am etc., T. lIOIUTT. Ashbuvton, April 25.

THE ASHBtfßtfOft &V&kblA&: MONDAY^ APRIL 35, 1893.



The annual election of School Committees throughout New Zealand takes place at the respective schoolhouses this evening at seven o'clock. At the inquest on John M. Alexander, solicitor, at Auckland, the medical men whd made a post mortem examination believed death to have been caused by disease of the liver and brain. Evidence was given to show that Alexander had received the whole of the moneys of an estate—about £4000, the proceeds of a Bale of property. After various delays, during which Alexander said the money had been lent, he sent a pos dated cheque for £4000, payable on Apri 23. The truteea then informed Alexander that the money or securities would have to be handed over to them by noon on Friday, his arrest being resolved upon if he failed. It was learned on Friday morning that, Alexander was dead. The jury faintd that there was no evidence to show how deceased came by his death. The "Bradford Observer" remarks that complaints deep if not loud, are from time to time made by the wool men as to the amount of sand and dirt which they buy at the London wool sales ; but now it would seem as if the Australian squatter had found a new blend. In the centre of a bale of coloniol wool lately opened up at a Shipley combing shed was found a tortoise. It was not a big one, and although it must have been at least four months, and possibly a good deal longer, pent np under the enormous pressure to which these bales are subjected, it was not only alive when found, but ran about with evident delight m ita freedom from restraint. The boundaries of the Ashburton and Hampstead School Districts having been changed and the official description of the new boundaries being not generally intelli gible, we give the following for.the informa tion of candidates and electors at this even ing's meetings:—Ashburton—-Bounded on the West by the South Ashburton River to Spencer's ; North by a straight line from Spencer's to "Robins 1; East by a line from Robins' to the Railway at a point about half way between Ashburton and Dromore; South by the Railway and the North-East and Sonth-East boundaries of Ashburton Borough to the Ashbnrton River. Hamp stead now include the district on the South- East side of the Railway from the point halfway between Ashburton and Dromore to HoAtten'e, south-west corner of Fairfield estate, and along the Elgin school district boundary to the river — thus including Trevorlon, the Village Settlement, etc. We clip the following important testimo nial from the "HlawarraMercnry"(N.S.W., of the 30th March. It needs no comment :— " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountains writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons Eucalyptic Extract. He says:— " Seeing the said Extract advertised an the 'Illawarr* Mercury,' hia intense sutfering induced him to obtain a bottle of the mediouw from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him groit relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of thu extract, and the - J9*h, the use of that medicine QQiittnuod to afford, him relief, to which. h$ hid been a stranger for four yeajrs-. M.¥ Loveday writes also, that ho has found the Eucalypti Extract i cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this infoyjmvtion through the ' Mercury.' We have, much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be, doubted, and who can have no object m view* other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."—(Advt.) 6. The best medicine known is SANJDERand SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT Testllti eminent powerful effects ia coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief, is instantaneous, Thousands give. Uie most gratifying testi mony. Hia, Majesty the King of Italy, and medic,?^ syndicates all over the globe, are its patrcms. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards iv proof of -the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of: medical cliuiea and universities, the official eoinwUMcationof the Consul-General for Italy- at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.D » Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the •xplosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer ride of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose and half of the phalaux of the, nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m. three weeks under daily applications, of Eucalypti Extra dressing. Thfe patient has retained the fu, ut« $ &x baod.--{Adrt f \ j^



CASH Advertisements under' th's heading not exceeding SIXTEEN v WORDS 1/-. Adarj&sses nvvy.be left at thia Office. nniNWALD Dancin? Glass. Templai J_ Hall. Opening NijjhN Friday next, 29th. Admission, Is. Ladies freer —H. Millar. jjff T'HSV" Whiteisgton's Tomato Sauce, sole' at Mrs Pearson's, Andrew m lg's. Wakanui Road ; Light's Store Co-operative Store, and Mrs James, East Street.—Mns WmrfifcaON, 4UM WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making. Apply to MnaißOATifc WANTED KNOWN.-Having com menced Bacon Curing, h shal have oh Saturday a good supply of Keal Epping Pork Sausages.- T. Hoult, Last Street. * Xba WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Cofsets can only 1» obtained m AShburton at W. *±. Coiaikk's, "The Corner." : /CHOICEST new season's Figs and \J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, 2s each.—H. G. Flower, Confectioner, '.-. m* street. ■ \\ /"ANTED Known.—lf you want W plenty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, come to Melford House Sale.—H. C. Seoujks. 'i 17 ANTED Known.—l have a large VV stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to feelect from. Register Grates, Stoves, "ortable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep4; m stock.—J. W. Hardlby, East treet. ._ 6t202 *\T7 ANTED Known.-Come and see W the Bargains now on at Melford Houae.- H. C. Stsqers. ANTED KNOWN.-250 Ladies Maids' and Children's Ulsters *nd Jackets (mostlygood qualities) marked i cheap to clear. Many one third and half the ucual price.—H. C. Sjsgbks, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at moat reasonable prices at 'The CoRKEri." ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 50s cash. Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and his highly reputed make by calling at J. MoiSOtf'a. During coming holidays du» aountfor Cash. Repairs done at once. A stuff of men always kept and best material and workmanship guaranteed. »PO Meet the Times.—l am supplying JL Galvanised Iron Tanks from oO* upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all dessriptions. Inspection invited.— J. W. Hakplby, Eas street. 6}201 HITTtKGTON'S Tomato Sauce, together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mrs Pearson's, Ffuiteier, Wakanui Ro»d» where orders will be received and prices given. 3 lfoo NEW Supplies of Stationery, Account -B>oks, Music, Fancy Goods, •Jew Games, Ordors for Printing, Boi-k ---ainding, Picture Frames, promptly ex ecuted- Schools and offices supplied with P very requisite. Magazines *^ N«ws papers supplied.—L. F. ANDREWRb & CO., Stationers' Hall. BALL Dresses, Evening Oloves. Mounts m Silver and Gold, Muft.-J, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shous, Invigorj|tor Corsets, with straps, V and N, Zone and all other makes, just opened.—Andrew Ona. 4 57 1892 WINTEB. 1892 —NOW SHOWING— THE New Overcoats and Water proofs ' ' -' New Tweeds and Suitings LIROEST gtyleg . n Boys , Cloth^ iiig AND New Hosiery and Gloves New Collars and Shirts ; CHOECEST New Scarfs and Bow. New Travelling and other Caps SlOCk New Soft Felt Hats New Flexible Hats EVi&R Kew Styles m Boys' Hats and Caps New Rugs and Umbrellas SHOWN New Oy(jle Capeß and Riding Aprons BY New Goods m all Depart ments Inspection Respectfully \J*>. Invited Clotum? Factory. W. H WEBBER, Manager. Agents for WertheimCelebratsdSewing Machine. IMP3XTANT TO CYCLISTS. — A Hood Safety Bicycle for £15 15s. Repair*! and Cycle accessories at exceptionally low rates |at Savhxb's " Calliope" Cycle Works, 110 Colombo street, Chnst iurch. Tha world is ever moving on towards Jjerfection, butseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being'made m every branch of industry, but m Biking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Cart fc Be Beat The Oireiow Biscuit The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co. The s.s. Brunoer '.bad a narrow escape from being beached ou Saturday a little «outh of Where the Elginshire is on. the rock*. She was coming from the aojjth, and anchored m a thick foj.', sounding the whittle a»a usual fog warning. Jhe settlers ' ashore h«ard the \diißtle and thought the sfce&mer was m ganger, so went to the beach and fired shot gui« 4*l cooed as warnings. The at^amer's people supf^aad the wnuds to be made by their Timaru wajfcmwwt *nd "P anclior and tnad« toward the iioi^3 Ml the beach was seen, juhfc m time to turn round ' Alfa make otf.-: >* good safety manufactured by t»e 'jrm «r £15 15s is wonderful value. J'**** t(3'£ j;rifbic*ddj;wßi»S.vviLL!;, OltfW^J»f«