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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hincmoa left on Tuesday morning on a cruise m search of the missing schooner ' Louie. Captain Fairchild believes that the Louie, being heavily laden with grain, foundered during the •torm somewhere about the East Cape. The Irish Archbishop Walsh has ful minated against Freemasonry, and on May 9 warned his flock to abstain from partici pation m the festive programme of the Oen- I tenary Masonic Girls 1 School m Dublin. Among the signs of returning prosperity to Ireland,"may be noted the attention wbich is being paid to improved hotel accommodation with a view to tempting tourists to spend their vacation m the country. The Resident Magistrate's Court business this morning lasted only three minutes. An application under the Married Women's Act was adjourned for a week, and a civil caae, W. H. Collins and Co. v E. Ward, £4 15s, was undefended, aud judgment went by default. A story r?given currency by the Dalziel London News-Agenoy to the effect that the defalcations of the cashier of the Hongkong- Shanghai Banking Corporation amounted to over 18,000,000 dollars has been contra dicted. The amount actually taken is 1,200,000 dollars. At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Athletic Club held last night, m Christ church, Mr C. Hood Williams was elected president, and Mr F, Wildine was elected vice-president, of the New Zealand Athletic Association. The proposal to raise the annual subscription from 10s to £1 was negatived by a large majority. A Christchuroh telegram says ; — The Montague-Turner Opera Company continue to draw crowded houses here. It is recog nised that no such great artistes m English opera as Miss Annis Montague and Mr Charles Turner have ever been m New Zealand, before*. The operas m which they excel are "The Bohemian Girl," "Faust," and " Martha." Miss E, A. Lambert and Mr Fred England complete a quartette unequalled m English opera An American clergyman tells this:—l mar ried a couple up m Allen County, Paducah, and after I had pronounced them man and wife, the groom took me to one side and asked me what the damage was. I told him there^was no fixed price. "I've got five hound pups 'down home for which I am asking five dollar apiece. I'll let you have one for three I declined so ridicudous a fee as I had no use for the hound pups. When he got home he must have found his wife better than he ex pected for he r sent me a houndfor nothing. In the House of Commons, while Air H. Asquith was speaking on May 4 on a private Land Bill, he declared that land differed from consols or commercial enterprises and was interrupted by Mr C. Graham the Socialist, who excitedly exclaimed "How about swindling sharehalders m the com pany." Admid cries of "order" Graham continued, "this is a swindling speech." He refused to be silent, and the Speaker named him- This action was greeted with cheers. Graham replied, "All rights I »m named for standing up for Socialism." Further confusion was caused by this remark, and the Home secretary, Mr Matbews, moved that Mr Graham be suspended, The mo tion was seconded and adopted without a dissenting vote, the suspension being for a week. Asquith'a Bill was put to a vote and rejected by 233 to 146. At the Addington live stock market yes terday, ft line of magnificent halt-bred Hampshire Down pheep, m the primest of condition, sent forward by Mr Jd. Fried lander, of Ashburton, attracted consider' able attention. The pick of the lot, a pen of a dozen, were put up by Mr Tarbart, and after spirted competition they were knocked down at the handsome figure of 36a per head. This is the record m prices obtained at the Addington Yards, This pen was estimated to average between 130 and 140 lbs, dressed weights. The next pen, brought 30s per head, the following one realised 27s 6d, other pens brought respectively 225, 21s 6d and 20a 6d, the line averaging 25s 6d pec head. A pen of eighteen (Hampshire Down lambs, which were estimated to runjwell to 701 b, were sold at 18s lid per head, Mr Fnediander stated that the fat sheep wei?e mostly two tooth, with a few older ones among them ont of a mixed lot of half and three, quarterbred ewes, and by his pure-bred Hampshire Down rams. The lambs were of the same breeding, Qther sales of fat sheep from this district ingludpd—for Alford estats, cross-bred wethers at 19s 10s fco 20s 3d • for Mr E. Coster, merino ewes at 10s 6d 'to lls 3d; for Mr John Holmes, cross bred ewes at 14s 6,1 to 15s 6d; for Mr G. Vucetich, cross-bred wethers at 18s 8d to 18a for Mr M. IViedlander, merino ewes at Dispatches from Berlin, May 10, detail a remarkable occurrence at the barracks of the Emperor Francis J#3eph's regiment, on the Saturday night preceding. Thp Emperor was being entertained at a banqiiejb by the officers at the Casino, and had drunk freely. The bupd«a of his remarks was the duty of soldiers to the country and himself. Finally, he said abruptly to the gentry. "Call m Luecke. I have something to say to him." Luecke is the sentry who killed pne citizen before the barracks at the Urangelstpasse riots, six weeks before, for which service the Emperor promoted him to be lance-corporal. He came jn obedience to the call, and when he entered, tfce Emperor, followed by the officers, rose to receive JHfl], J-lie soldier faced his sovereign, while the latter addressed him. "Luecke," said he, -" ¥ou are a splendid soldier. You mauitai el as mntry of the Third Regiment of Guards m UrarigeieU'asse, the best traditions of my army, its discipliao and honor. I hope every soldier will follow your example on similar occasion*, and have the same clear under standing of his duties towards me, my army, and himself. Luecke, you are an honor to , you regiment, and your merit shall not go unrewarded." A gla3S of wine was then ordered for Luecke, and the Emperor and all present drank his health. The Emperor also gave him his portrait and autograph. Tttis Best Remedy fob Indigestion - Norton's Camomile Pills are confident* recommenced' as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is jbhS^a^ef yearly all the diseases to which" we" ate'- subject*, Norton's Pills, with' justice called the 'Nait&r&l Strengthen,^ of the Human Stomach," w* » * J«ful tome and gentle period, •«> mH % *&& elation, and iafe under my «»cjuß»tattosfc Spld m bottles, at 1* l(d, 2a gd, -Us, by*Jl nv4icme vendors throughout the *&«<*• Ckacknell and Digestive Biscuits for J&yfljids are unsurpassed. Made 'f AUL.SBBWWJf fND Co. The world is ever moving on towar i perfection butseldom abtaiqs ft, Constan improvement is being made in n ,W?, bwnph of industry, but m Baking Powder* Pjer£o9i4on has been reached m

THE FARMERS' LEAGUE.

Mr John Holmes, m his first letter, said that the formation at present of a Farmers' League seemed to the initiators imperative as a measure of self-protection for every farmer and landowner, great or small, against threatened robbery. He fears the growing power of the advocates of a single tax—a tax on land—of whom there are, he says, no less than three or four representatives m the present Parliament. Mr Holmes may rest m security for a few years yot. Land nationalisation and a single tax do not yet come within the domain of practical politics, and cannot do so while the necessity for providing revenue at the present rate exists. The policy of the present Government, far from aiming at the division and oppression of the farming community, has given the farmers great and not temporary but permanent relief, and that relief will be extended as the Government scheme is worked out to completeness. The allegation that the Land and Income Tax Act has been framed as an engine to effect class legislation, and to favor th« town dweller to the injury of the farmer cannot be sustained by facts, and we shall endeavor to show the other side of the case to that which has been presented by Mr Holmes m his second letter. Mr Holmes here states only one side of the case. He says —" Every citizen should pay tax not according to the amount of property he possesses, >uk according to the amount of th» profits or income he yearly receives from such property." This would irean an Income Tax pure and simple —for which we have no advocates at the present time, though we have biblical authority for such a system. Mr Holmes says that a town dweller may have an income of six hundred a year and be exempt from taxation : we say he is only exempt, according to the Act, to the extent of £300 a year. The assumption that town dwellers pay less than their just share of taxation is based on the false premise that there is no land tax m the towns. Certainly the farmer has to pay taxa tion whether he makes a profit on his farm or not, but Mr Holmes does not take into consideration the great con cessions which are made to the farmer. The town dweller's income to the ex tent of £300 m the year is exempt from taxation, but the country settler has also his exemptions. He has first of all an exemption to the extent of £500 on the value of his farm ; all his stock is exempt, and his improve ments to the extent of £3000 are also exempt. Take a farmer who has, say, £1000, and invests £750 m a farm, and the balance m stock, implements, <fee. The farm is improved, at a moderate computation, to the value of £250. Thus the farmer get& first of all £500 exemption; secondly, an exemption of £350 for improvements ; I thirdly, he has an exemption for his stock valued at £250 j so that, finally, under the Land aod Income Tax, he pays no rates at all. Very few town dwellers are m so fortunate a case. If the farmer, under these allowances, is not equally favorably treated to the town-dweller, we greatly misinterpret the reading and effect of the Act. The question, which Mr Holmes puts, of what proportion of income; the farmer pays m taxation to .the amount paid by the town dweller, is an intricate one, and we must defer its consideration to another opportunity.

POLITICAL.

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Weldtngtoi?, June 29. Mr Seddon has introduced the Inspec tion of Building Applianges Bill, to provide for the inspeqtion of buildings, scaffolds, gear, &c. It renders builders liable for the efficiency of their gear, and appoints inspectors wbh very plenary powers. Workmen may report to the inspectors, who must under penalty regard such communications as con fidential. Mr Taylor's Coroners' Inquests Bill makes every hospital dead house a public morgue, and fi*es fche remuneration of jurors at sis shillings per day of four hours, and three shillings and sixpance per day of less, if pyey two miles to travel j uader two njileg fiye shillings and half-a crown respectively. The sudden death of Sir Hai-ry Atkin son and his high qualities are th« theme of general conversation. The Cabinet 'are considering the funeral arrangements. THE GOVERNMENT "WHIP. The Opposition whip, Mr E. G. Wright, tp-night tendered his resigna tion, but the party ape loth to accept it. It is doubtful whether a more acceptable officer could be found or a better. Those who know Mr Wright know him to be shrewd and farseeing, and absolutely reliable and staunch.

COURSING.

Yesterday, Yorkshire Boy beac First Love with several points to spare. Irving's Gift ran a good bye. In the final, there was a good course between Irving's Gift and Yorkshire Boy, which the Gift won. , fn the AH-Aged Stake, Hop-o'-my-Thumb V.eht down befqrjJ BJackwood, and Pro mise was awarde'd'thb coi|rse againsjjJohn t, through gairipg tlie lead to the game, the subsequent work being equal. The first WP fc? *k e ec!.^' n? course was a no go, ' b,,©"?? "aipP^S littles, and when gljppe4 tJlackwood raceji ay/ay from Promise and ran into and filled the' game, and won the stake. Puppy Stakes, of six subscribers at £1 ' each. Winner, £4 10s; runner-up, #■108. IT. . Yorkshire JBqjr beftt Firgt Loye, Irving's Gift a bye. Final. Irving's Gift beat Yorkshire Boy. All-aged Stakes, of eight subscribers, y/inner, £9 ; runner-up, £3. Blackwood beat Hop'o'-my-rTlmmb. Promise beafc John L. Final. Blackwood beat Promise,

Holloway's Pills and Ointmjent.— Bilious affections, with all their concomitant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at onoe or serious consequences may ensue. When'anyoneijißds hig .ideas less- clear than usual, his eyesight dimmied,-' and Ins head di??y, accompanied by a disinclination for all exertion, physicah or mental, He niay Ije quite sure that he is m immediate need 0f loineflcje^tjye mMicine-, %^" i ft6.ft once fpr a jbox ,of #Sp&W* pflls? a mild mnimol whfk h \viil r^. oT^te .^"IPOT B,B ', and speedily m§W h$ ÜB#,U B#, ,FM ul feeling; If the bowoia be imtofole, ftollo wav's ointment should be dilligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and ■^^SSJeHerftbar Children by nourishing hemwitH 'XJllebrbbk at'd. Cos Arrow " ' i

THE MARKETS.

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Sydney, June 29. Wheat, chick, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; New Zealand milling, 4s 7d to 4s 9d. Oats, bright feeding sorts 2s sd, milling 2s 6d, seed 2s 9d. Maize, 2a 9d.. Barley, Cape, 33 sd. Peas, Prussian blue, 3s lid. Bnui, Is Id. Pollard, Is 2d, Potatoes, New Zealand, £2 15s to £3 ; Circular Heads. £3 15s to £4. Onions, £3 15.5. Butter, New Zealand factory, Is 4d to Is scl, local made Is 6d. Cheese, local, 5d to 6d. ■ .- ■ Melbourne, June 29. Wheat, quiet; prime sorts, 4s 9d. Flour, stone, £9 to £9 5s : roller, £9 to £10. Oats, stout ieeding, 2s 3£d to 2s 4R Adelaide, June 29. The wheat market is quiet, and (.here is buc little doing ; latest quotations 4s 2d to 4s 4d Flour, stone, £8 15s to £9 12s 63 ; roller, £9 15s to £10 os. . New Zealand oats 2s 2d to 2s 4d m bond. Barley, Cape, 3a 3d to 3s 9d, English malting 3s 91 to 4s 91. Bran, Is o£d. Pollard, Is lfr!.

Addington Stock Market.

Chpistohuroh, June 29. The weather, though fine, was cold. Store Sheep—The anle was very irregular and most of. the entry was withdrawn, the only sale* effected un>>er the hammer being a couple of lines of lambs at 9s 3d and 13s, crossbred four-tooth ewes at 15s, four and six-tooth ewes, m lamb, at 16a 9d, also merino ewes at 6s sd. Fat Sheep—Though there waa a large yarding of fat sheep the sale showed a marked difference from last week's m the apathy displayed by buyers, both for export and the trade, except m very primest sheep, for which as high prices wer3 paid as re cently. Beat quality crossbred wethers Bold at from 18s to 21a 6d. Some very heavy Hampshire Down-cross sheep were eagerly sought after, and realised the highest price ever given m Addington market for fat sheep, namely 27s 6d to 365. Ewes sold at lie 6d to Us lOd, and merino wethers at 7s 3d to 14s. Fat Cattle—The sale of beef was con fined to less than 50 head. Steers and heifers sold at £5 5s to £6 12s 6d. Store Cattle—The entry m the store section was very unimportant. The sale of dairy cows was limited m extent, • while, with the exception of a few calves and yearlings that sold well, there were no other sorts yarded, - Pigs—The entry comprised 250 head, chiefly baconetsand porkers, which met with a ready market at slightly advanced rates. Farmers' baconers sold at 28s to 525, and porkers at 18s to 30s.

Ashburton Markets.

MESSRS MILES AND CO. Messrs Miles and Co. report on the weekly sale held at the Ashburton yards on Tuesday, June 28. —The unsettled weather caused a reduction m stock entries, the re sult being a much smaller yarding than has lately been prevalent. Buyers also were I not; present m their usual strength, and a slight decline m prices may be recorded throughout the sale. Accustomed to recent exceptional returns, sellers were reluctant, to dispose at buyers' ideas of values, and several goad sized lines were therefore held over. Buyers of freezing sheep were con spicuous by their absence, and 19s 4d was tbe best figure made m this class for good quality. Well conditioned and serviceable four aud two-tooth crossbreds sold at 16s to 17s, Good sound mouthed merino ewes, m lamb, did not meet with ownere' expecta tions, but business was done m secondary lots at 5s 9J to 7s. Crossbred ewes, m lamb, were only sparingly represented, and met with better competition than other classes. Merino wethers met with moderate enquiry, and ot 11s 6d we again topped the market for these ; forward wethers for tur nips brought about Bs. Crossbred lambs sold fairly well from 9s to 11s. The follow ing were our sales ; —26 merino wethers at 11s 61, 20 store crossbreds at 103 1d,.95 two and four-tooth wethers 16a, 82 lambs at 11s, 27 merino wethers 11s 6d, 21 merino ewes 7s Bd, 22 crossbred ewes 10s 9d, 32 merino ewes 5s 6d, 174 crossbred ewes 11s Bd, and privately 372 merino ewes, m lamb, 9s 6d, We have a large line of first-class merino ewes m lamb for private disposal, and also good crossbred hoggets. Our next Bakaia sale will be held on July 7, when we expect good entries of stock and useful sundries, including furni ture, tools, &c.

MESSRS FEIEDLANDER BROS.* Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending June 29,.—The Ashburton yards were, for tbe time of the season, well supplied with some good pens ot sheep, consisting chiefly of forward conditioned crossbreds, with several good lines of freezing sheep, the balance being made up of fairly good con ditioned merino wethers, and both crossbred and merino ewes m lamb. The absence of one of the principal buyers for the export trade m our market, together with the late reported decline m the Home market, had the effect of a slight decline m the prices lately ruling here, but still the money obtained must be considered satisfactory. VVe had the pleasure of selling a line of two tooth crpssbred sheep, on account of Mr I. M. Thompson, of Wakanui, at 19,3 4d, the highest price obtained at auction m this day's sale, The fat pens were mostly filled with aged crossbred ewes, tor which the prices ranged from 9s 6d to 11s 6d, whiqh is a decline of about one shilling per head on lately ruling prices. Merino wethers m these pens sold at from 8s 6d to Ha 6d, merino ewes from 63 6d to 7s 9d ; two and four-tooth crossbreds sold at 14s, 153 9d, 163 Id, IQs 3d, 16s $d, and up to 19a 4d. Several lines qf the last cjass were with drawn, not reaching owners' values. A line of aged crossbred ewes, m splendid condi tion, sold at 15s. Meriuo wethers, m for ward condition, fit to go on turnips, sold at 7s 6d to 8s 9d. Merino and crossbred ewes, m latnb, seem to have plenty of enquiry, and soil, according to age and condition, from 7s to 9s 6d for the former, and from 12s te 13s 9d for the latter. There was only a very small entry of crossbred lambs, which sold at 11s for medium sorts. In cattle the entry was about sufficient to supply the local market, bat owners have evidently got quite beyond the real values of thb class of stock, and only one beast was sold at auction, the rest being turned out unsold, although'the 'jiutcherawepe al} present and anxious to purchase at; market Values. It is a pity that the trade is driven away, as no doubt if the local butohers eannpt get their supplioVhere they will'havetogo toother sources *<Jf Jihem. [phere was ]t>nly a very small entry of stjjre. catjjle., afid also of pigs, which sold at about thp same' figures a3 we reported last week. Privately during the week we disposed of a line of 120 crossbred sheep at 20s 9d; delivery m the paddock.

JfK DAVID THOMAS. Mr David Thomas reports upon the stock market for the week ending June 29 :—The usual weekly stock sale was held at the Ashburtqn yards where the total entries worfi 5144 sheep, 11 cattle, 7 pigs, and 12 rams, of which my entry comprised 2498 sheep, 8 cattle, 1 pig, and 12 turns. The bulk of the entry was made up of merinos and i second quality crossbreds, prime freezers being conspicuous by their absence, Com petition was irregular, and buyers seemed indifferent to purchase. My principal sales are as follows:— Fat Sheep—2s crossbreds, 9s 3d; 33 cross bred ewes, lls 6d; 26 crossbred ewes, 10s 6d; 84 merino wethers, 8s; 15 crossbreds, 10s 9d i H2 nierino ewes, 7s 9d; 3 crossbreds, 18s; 80 crossbred ewe's/Ha W<J| $oif cross bred wethers, }$ Id. > •.•'.:. ■;•'• Store Sh^ep—l7 crossbred ewes, JOs 3d; 29 mijeed ewes, 5s 9d;' 29 merino §wes, 7s ; 16 crossbreds, 18s 4d; 186 two-tpotji cross bredg, Ijjs fid f 27 two-tpoth crossbreds, 14s j 73, 'wethers, gs 9d p S3 vnerintj ewes m lamb, 9s Qd • 336^hi#rib6 e^a In la^b 7a Bd} 10 rams, 103 \ 175 crossbred lambs, 10s ;50 merino ewes hi lamb, 6s; 230 merino ewes m lamb, 5s lid; 2 rams, 14s sd. Skik Sale—Last Friday I held my usual fortnightly skiu sale, about 800 ikius being

stacked. .The competition was keen, and prices showed an advance on previous sales. I 8014. good butchers' crossbreds at from 33 7d to 4s 4d; inferior butchers' crossbreds, 2s to 3s 2J ; butchers' merino, la lid to 3s 6d. Farmers' dried skins, Is to 4s 3d; farmers' peliß, 6d to Is 61; farmers' merinos, Is to 2s 3d. _ ,  . HoiiSJS SALE—On Satnrrlay last I held my usual weekly horse sale m the Arcade, when about fifty horses came to hand, including over thirty from other centres. The sale was a poor one throughout, and very few changed hands. This was probably causad by the supply being far greater than than the demand, and the horses being of a class, unsaleable for Ashburton requirements.

WEDDING.

FITZGERALD—BUTLER

The wedding party left by the express last n'ghb on their honeymoon tour. At the railway station there wan a large gathering fo see the newly wedded 1 pair away, an rl showers of rice f*.l! upo'i them as they took their seats m the carriage. When the train left the station three ringing cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald. In the evening Mrs J. F, Butler entertained her friends to a danca at the hotel m honor of the occasion, and dancing was kept up till a late hour; some oi the many musical friends joining with the musical Butler family m keeping the large number of guests thoroughly entertained. :'

BAPTIST CHURCH.

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A social gathering was held m the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, the choir having invited the members and friends to be ptesent at the dut»l presen tation of a purse of sovereigns each to the pastor, Mr Sawle, and to Mr Arthur Wildsmith, hon. organist and choir master. Mr Thdmaa Kingston took the chair, ! and after an anthem had been given by the choir, he, m well chosen words, referred to the ladies who had initiated .the bazaar—namely, Misses Wildsmith, Steel, and Raymond, and Mrs Pennington, and who, with the assistance of members and friends, had carried the work to a success ful conclusion, and enabled him, on be half of all who had taken part, to present Mr Sawle with a written testimonial and a purse of sovereigns. The testimonial w»s as follows :— "Ashburton,.June 21,1892. Rev. J. W. Siwle, Pastor Ashburton Baptist Church. Dear Sir—We, the undersigned mem bets of the Ashburton Baptist Church Bazaar Committee, on behalf of ourselves, members of the Church, and friends, who have assisted m organising an 1 carrying out the late bazaar, beg to present you with the accompanying purse of sovereigns as a token of our esteem and recognition of your voluntary services as pastor dur ing the past two years. "We trustyou willaccept this, not as the measure of our regard for you, but as an evidence of our appreciation of your un selfi&h life and efforts m our Master's cause.

"We beg to subscribe ourselves, your affectionate friends—Grace Steel, Mary Raymond, Hiilaria Wildsmith, Dora E. Pennington, Thomas Kingston, Arthur Dixon." Mr Sawle suitably replied and expressed the hope that greater Christian effort might be manifested m that and all other Churches, as it tended to raise the spiritual life of the world, and when Christian work extended on all sides it became evident that the life and work of our Master brought about results which it was not possible to obtain from any other source. Mr Sawle then took the chair and pre~ sented Mis Wildsmith (on behalf of Mr Wildatnifch who was m Wellington) with a testiriionial and pur c of sovereigns as a mark of appreciation from the Church for his services as choir master and organist during the past few years. He regretted that circumstances necessitated Mr Wildsmith'ei removal to the North Island, but trusted that their loss might prove to be his gain. Mrs Wildsmith replied, thanking the Church, and stating that Mr Wildsmitli's work had been a labor of love. Several anthems were given by the choir at intervals, Misses Steel (2), Wild smith, Sawle, Kingston, and Messrs T. Kingston, Colyer, Dixon, and James sang solos, duetts, and a quartett, after which Mrs Colyer served refreshments. Mr Thomas Kingston, m conclusion, on behalf of the Church, specially thanked Mr John Sfceele for his able assistance m helping the ladies at the bazaar, Mr Bairstow for placing his show room at their disposal, Mrs Barrow for her un ceasing and successful efforts m contribut ing to make the bazaar a success, Mr Olney, of Christchurch, for his generous gift for the s^me object, and all friends far and near for their help m all respects, and especially Hia Worship the Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, for his kindness m attending to open the bazaar, which duty he performed m his usual liberal and large hearted spirit. This closed one of the most pleasant gatherings ever held by the Baptise Church m Ashburtan.

Congress of Chambers' of Commerce.

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London;, June 28. The Agents-General and : all the Colonial delegates were present at the Congress uf Chambers of Commerce to-day. Lord Knutsford, Sir J. Lab bock and Sir R. Hanson weleoaml tho delegates. Lord Brassey moved a resolution m favour of a closer commercial union of the Empire. In a freetrade speech he stated that there were unmistakeable signs that England could not longer occupy an exclusive position m Austra lian markets, either as buyer or seller. Sir Malcolm Fraser seconded the mo tion jn a fair trade speech, advocating free trade within the ejnpire and pro tection wjthqut. The motion was carriecj. J\fr Medley Cghfan inoyed—« That a Fiscal Union, based pn preferential duties, would be dangerous.'' He adr vised the colonies to adept freetrade, Sir C. Tupper (Canada) moved an amendment advocating a slight differ^ ential duty against foreign articles, He was especially m favpur of Qs duty on corn. The debate was adjourned. A discussion occurred on Mr Neville Lubbook's motion m favour of com mercial union on a freetrade basis within the Empire. Messrs Clarke (Auckland) Graham (Canterbury), and Levin (Wellington) spoke m favour of preferential duties. The debate on this subject was also adjourned. London, June 29. Lord Brassey, speaking at the Con ference of Chambers of Commerce, said the greatest geryjee performed for tive colonies by England was*to supply fchefa with cheap capital'"to develop their resourc^! ',

lMp»T4iri to Gvoijars. — A good Safety Bicycle (or £lii l£»s. Repairs and Cycle accessories afc exceptionally low rates at Saviile's "Calliope' Cycle Works, 110 Colombo street, Christ church

LECTURE.

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Imperial Politics.

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■London, June 28. The Witnesses Protection Bill has passed the House of Lords.

The Late Sir H. Atkinson

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The Alleged Land Scrip Frauds.

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Wellington, June 28. The conspiracy charges against the Hon. Mr Whyte and J. N, Baggett were resumed to-day. The evidence taken this morning is principally of settlers who have taken up land and deposed that they did not pay for it m scrip. Xhe> case concluded this afternoon and decision was reserved, till next day, Wellington, June 29. It the conspiracy bbarges'' tigainafa'the Ho*. J. WKJFte and!;% Ba^riare Receive* ol I^and, ' Revenue here, Utr Robinson, R.M., dismissed both cases, saying that there was footing tQ show tliat there w»« my ftonsp { racy between the' two, parties. With regard to the charge qf erabe^le^e^t, against" Mr Raggett, the R.M. granted ah adjourn -1 m«nt for a week m order to'allow counsel for the prosecution 'to consider whether he would persevere with" the second charge, ;

TELEGRAPHIC. HOME AND FOREIGN

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A BREWER'S BEQUEATHED

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FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN

Calcutta, June The Mahmands have defeated Ameer's troops and are cutting i the means of communication Cabul.

THE CAPE BUDGET.

Camtown, June The Cape Budget shows a surd £250,000.

SPAIN AND ENGLAND.

Madrid, June Spain renews her commercial t with England.

REVENGE.

New Yoek, June i A prisoner named Clegert, ace of outrage, was shot dead:in courl the girl's brother.

BISMARCK'S FOREBODING

Munich, June i Prince Bismarck privately assi the Burgooaeister of Augsburg : there was danger ahead. Bow* Foreign, and Home policies 01 I many were likely to cause " the ye man William" bitter regret. Social Democrats were not n placated, and some day they w< push epen the door at a blow place William's chair outside, believed Mr Gladstone would estab a working partnership with Pra He thought it possible, if a crisis curred, that the popular voice wo demand his own recall. -

FLOODS IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, June £ A section of the Chicago snbi has been flooded through the malic rival property owners.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SMALLPOX.

Sydnby. JuneS A sailor bolonging to the Or named A. Blake, has, died of small| The others are becoming convaleso Busbanb, June £ The passengers by the Oroya i quarantined, as some of them suffering from smallpox.

A LABOR TROUBLE.

DFD

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POLITCS

Ad&laidb, June! It is reported that among the dig features of theOovernment progr»i will be those of a progressive w< tax, the avowal of opposition to introduction of coloured labour, am alteration of the qualification for ; tion to the Legislative Council, believed, however, that the Goi ment will hold over the decision on wealth tax question until after general election, Mr T. Playford, Premier, being , willing that *" course should be tJ>J^' en Mr "J C Kingston v^^ ' lead thVop'position." CROWN LAND SALES. Six hundred and twenty thousi acres of Crown lands haa been si

INTERPROVINCIAL.

. Auckland. JuneM Afc a meeting of persons who are I posed to the pohoy of Home Rulo $reland,*t was resolved to form an or£a satian, tobewjled tfie VUnionUt Pk tical De ence Committee," with the obi. ojf assisting the men of Ulster m thj opposition to Home Rule. A commit! was approved and jnpnij subscribedlo] sent to the funds of the Ulster Convent] at Belfast. 1

THE ASHBTTRTON .QttAftDtAS : THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1893,



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The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. if yglop's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOF, a»» CO., Tea Importers, J3B Ctshel street, Christchurch. > good wfel:^ manufactured by the firm for £15 15s i« wond#rfal value. The tele graphic .iddrfcss is SAVItW,, Ghviabobvrr At Napier Park Steeplechase *e-sterday <he sttepk-cliaae was won by Whalfibowg (<itnt^<l 2 Bs> ancl the ur^le lace V



VJT previous to Stock-taking. Books, Stationery for office and private use, Music, Account Books all sizes, Parlor Games, and a variety of other goods too numerous to particularise. All goods Reduced m Price for Cash during this month. —L. F. Anuhewes and Co. Stationer's Hall, Ashburton. WINTERriB9£ T^-E ARE NOW OFFERING VERY SPECIAL VALUES IN ALL CLASSES Of RE A D Y-M A D E CLOTHING, OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. SPECIAL* LINES IN BOYS' AND LITTLE BOYS' CLOTHING, MEW'S SAC SUITS. MEN'S TROUSERS AND OVERCOATS, TAILORING AT ECONOMICAL RATES. CHOICE NEW TWEEDS OPENED THIS WEEK. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. mHE WONDERFUL NEW HIGH J_ ARM WE aTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Latest Improvements, New Appliances. All who have used the WERTHF.IM " NEW TRIUMPH " Machine will at once admit it to be by far the best they have ever seen. It is indeed a triumph of mechanical geuius.and transcendentaly the most perfect Hand Machine yet produced. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, Agents. N O T 1 C E. ADVERTISEMENTS for the First (Country) edition of the Guardian must reach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be recalled up to 3 p.m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23, 1892.



Wanted. CASH Advertisen.onwt under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be foftat this Offioe. , REMEMBER Entries for Ashburton Poultry Society's Show close on July 5. E. E. Tasker, Secretary, Ash burton. 68___f VjtOUND. - White Terrier.— R«u»^ JC Cooper, Peter Street. 6 17« A DANCE will be held m tne Templar A. Hall, Triangle, on Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m. 6ieo J THOMAS, General Produce Dealer, • has a grand lot of Apple Trees. Samples of Trees and Fruit may be seen at. the Store, opposite Army Barracks. 8*145 .. ORSF-, Cow, Pig, or Fowl Feed from 6d worth to waggon load at lowest rates.-J. Thomas, Havelock street, J_™ USE Fiower's Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G. Flowkr, Confectioner, East street. p *TT7 ANTED £1000 by July 31 Great W cheap sale of Drapery, Dress goods, Flannels, Blankets, etc , now on at S. W. Alcorn and Cos. _ SOMERhET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the be3t, and the oheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. SItCOOK^ 4J182 <\TANTED-Gentlemen before buying TT their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth muat be sold regardless of cost.— H. C. Seoers, Mejfardjgouse. WANTED 1000 Customers to secure Bargains m Furs, Hoisery, Ul*ters and Millinery, at S. W. Aicorn's, cheap sale. Now On. _ WANTED Known—ln consoquence of slowness of trade this season, we nave reduced almost everything of our well assorted first-daw Drapery, Clothing, ,c—H. 0. Sboers, Melford House. rpRLEGRAM to A. Orr.—Your offer X for 124 Pieces French Merino is accepted; Edwards. Bennett, and Co., Chriatchuroh. The above goods are now being sold «t half price at A. Orb's Cheap Bale. 6§140 WANTED Known—lf you wanfc good value m first-clas* Drapery and Clothing for your money go to H. C. BBGBRB, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. _________ WANTED Known—Just arrived, per 5.6. lonic, direct from the manu facturers, a large shipment of Black and Galvanised Pipe and Fittings for wa*er supplies and wells. Special to my order. Prices on application—J. W. Harblby, East Street. _________ fT7 ANt¥b"Known.—The nicest stock VV of New Winter Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, &c., is at S. W. A-QORN and Co.'s _______ \\T ANTED Known—The whole Boot W stock of Messrs Edwards, Ben nett, and Co., wholesale warehousemen, Christchurch, is now being slaughtered at Half Price at Ahdrkw Orrs Cheap Sale. ___J* 1™ WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H CoLUßit'B, "The Corner." W^ ANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at *Thb Cokseh. WANTED, purchasers of Blankets, Flannels, and General Drapery o remember that Best Value m the trade aat g. W. Alcorw and gg/s____Jti_ WANTED Known—That you" will make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, ana is hiffhly reputed make by calling at J. Moisow's. During coming holidays <lw count for Cash. Repairs done at once. A fltaft of men always kopt and best material and worknit n^[P_^^}^ 6i^ ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workman^* guaranteed: from 50s cash. Robe™ Amjorn, Ashburton Clothing Mar., •unders Buildings, : TfTANTED Known.—l ha*« » large VV stock of Tin and Ironware duodn o eelf-ct from. Register Grates, Stoves, fortable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging fee,* m rtock.-J. W. H*bu«t >B^J -""Suwom Xwal IsnuOTitr. Lozenges, Jujubes, Com tits and London' Mixtures manufactured by Aulsebkook Asl> Cp, are eq«»l to b«~ imported,



IMMEDIATE REALISATION. THE VAST CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS WHO DAILY PATRONISE OUR ESTABLISHMENT . ARE THE BEST EVIDENCEiOF THE THOROUGHLY GENUINE NATURE \*J OF THE $ IMMENSE REDUCTIONS LJ MADE ON EVRRY ITEM ON THE PREMISES. {£ A. one 'UAf truly remarked -For SIX POUNDS £ou could buy W what would before th. Sale cost you TEN POUNDS. — H i 2 CQ \ * P " Reductions to tlie Extent of £1182 X |3 ON SELLING PRICES, HI EQUAL TO ONE FOURTH OF THE VALUE OF OUR STOCK q ? HAVE BEEN MADE- O % __ r k The Public recognise a Genuine Sale by the crowded state of our C> »hep each day. Z 3 — =* W. W. SPENCER & CO., THE AKOADE. Hour* of Businosa-lO a;m. to 6 p.m. Saturday until 9.30 p.m. PARCELS DELIVERED DAY FOLLOWING PURCHASE. KO GOODS OK ALIPED