The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

After settling everything connected with the'Sonth Ritkaia Sports and Races, last Box ing Day, the committee were able to carry forward a balance of about £35. A Southland poultry farmer bad 102 fowls killed one morning last Aviek by ferrets. Members of the Committee of the Horticultural Society are reminded that a meeting is appointed for this evening at eight o'clock at the Arcade Chambers. Amongst others who flew their flags at halfmast on the occasion of the funeral of the late Duke of Clarence yesterday, but whose names were not mentioned m the "Guardian," were MessrsFriedlander Bros, and Mrs Shearman, Somerset Hotel. The official statistics of the population, of Paris have just (December 5) been published. The total number of inhabitants is given at 2,690,754, of which number 42,472 are foreigners nob permanent residents, and 100,448 are what may be called compulsory residents, soldiers, police, firemen, etc. " Lyttelton Times " calls attention to the ft.ct that the Tax department has admittted that the interpretation by which companies lending mony borrowed on debentures were called upon to pay tax three times over was a mistake, and that the letter to that effect sent to the Northern Land Company has been retracted. We have to acknowledge receipt of the "New Zealand Vo'unteer Gazette" from the publisher, Mr R. C. W. Cuming. Christ church. The number to hand is the eighth of the seventh volume, and is made up wholly of interesting Volunteer items from all parts of thp Australasian colonies, as well as " service " articles that all Volunteers would do well to read. Mr J. H. Pauling has this week received from the Grand T^odge of Druids m Mel bourne his Past District President's certifi cate, to which his services to the Ashburton Lodge of U. A. O. I), entitled him. The certificate is a real work of art, comprising representations of. the scenes and emblems associated with the order, and it is hand somely framed m oak and gold. ' At the examinations ior the scholarships offered by the North Canterbury Board of Education, Christopher Hampton, Pen darves, was successful (sixth) m class A, with 347 marks out of a total of 550 marks. At the pupil teachers' examinations, Han nah Ctud, Frank Curd, and Elizabeth Hef ford, Ashburton, were among those who passed for the fourth year. Professor Walter H. Qmith, Canada's best known meteorologist, says (December 4) that Europe will experience another very severe winter like the last. He adds that the Atlantic voyages will prove to be the roughest on record, and he recommends that all vessels should take a very southerly course. THe bad weather m England and the extensive drought m America are due, according to this gloomy prophet, to the ex ceptionally southern course taken by the great continental and oceanic wind areas. There is somewhere m New Zealand a relic of the great fight which finally crumpled up the first Napoleon. Colonel Hewitt, the last surviving officer from the famous battle, who died a few weeks back, had a son named James Duff Hewitt, who emigrated to New Zealand and settled m the Wanganui district. To him the old warrior gave the sword he had U3ed at Waterloo. In 1865 Mr Hewitt was killed by Maoris, who carried off" the old weapon, which has not since been traced. The Dowager Baroness de Ross, who was pre sent at the ball m Brussels on the eve of the battle, has completed her 96th year.

Here are Prince Bismarck's daily menus, as detailed by his recent visitor, Herr Brewer: Luncheon—Cold brawn ; large meat puddings, roasted brown, with mashed potatoes; boiled duck, with crisp cabbage; Frankfort sausages ; a big fresh cheese. Beer, claret, strongly aromatic white wine. Dinner—Soup ; oysters ; cod ; smoked beef, with mashed peas and sauerkraut; chicken ; plum puddiug. Dessert (varied). Champagne, hock, Bur gundy, Johannisburger iSchlois. We miss, by the way, any allusion to the drink which is so generally associated with the ex-Chancellor that it is known m some convivial'circles as " Bismarck " —a mixture, to wit, of beer and champagne. " A J.P. of Jamaica " writes m connection with the question of the Government having a say m the selection of the gentleman to be appointed as Governor, an«l quotes the case of the Queensland Government having ob jected to the appointment of Sir Henry Blake. " After Sir Henry Blake wag re fused by Queensland," he writes, "the Home Government appointed him as Governor of Jamaica, and he has turned out to be the ' best Governor Jamaica ever had. He and his good lady worked hard, and are beloved by all classes. Jamaica is now more pro- j sperous than it has been since thepmancipa tiou, and simply bscause of the doings of Sir Henry Blake, who has been the very saviour of Jamaica, So much Queensland has lost and Jamaica gained by this ; and not by accident, but through the brims and muscular exertion alone of Sir Henry Blake, j This should be a warning to other colonies. " ! At the quarterly communication of the j District Grand Lodge of Canterbury, English i Constituticn, held last evening under the ' Presidency of the District Grand Master, Bro P. Cunningham, the District Grand Chaplain conducted a special service having reference to the death of the distinguished brethren the Duke of Clarance and Avon. dale and the Grand Secretary, Colonel Shad well Clerke. The prayers offered were very impressive and were particularly ap propriate to the occasion. The District Grand Master reported that m reply to a cable of condolence sent by him he had received from the Grand Master, jbhp Prince of Wal«3, a personal mes»age expressing his heartfelt thanks. His worship the Mayor of Christchurch has received a cable message from H.K.H. the Prince of Wales, acknow ledging, with grateful thanks, the message of sympathy &e#t #n behalf of the citizens of Chriatcburch, A movement of very considerable inter national importance has just been initiated m America. It has as its object a new translation of the Bible, which it is proposed (says the " Yorkshire Post") shall be pub lished m a unique condition. According to Professor Paul Hanpt, of John Hopkins University, who is now m England m con nection witli. the work, it is proposed that the book shall include not only the Old and New Testaments, but the Apocrypha the Pseudepigrapha, and tfee fo«p Esdras and the Psalms of Solomon, Each of l-foe thirty six books will be assigned to a competent scholar, and their translation wjlj be accom panied by explanatory notes and pictorial j representations on a more magnificent scale : than has ever yet been attempted. The j books of the Old Testament alone will com prise two volumes, each of which is calcu lated to contain 1000 pages, and the entire Scriptures will fill si.? volumes. The work will be unique m this respecit-^iib will con tain a feature which Fi'offissor &a#p£ cl/ijms to be the author of, i»n,4 which consists of | the printing of portions belonging to the different documents from w'hieh tfaff £r*nsla tion is made m different colors- fethls »ray it is considered that the reader will be able to tell at a glance the period when the lines were compiled and from what source they were takes.

Last night two cottages belonging to Mrs i McSwigan, m Nursery Road, Lin wood, were | burned down. They were msl: "■■ 1 for £320 J m the Liverpool and London and Globe oflicp. Mrs McSwigan lired m one, and her furniture, moitof which was destroyed, was insured m the same office for £50. The following fat sheep from this district were sold at Addington on Wednesday:— For Mr J. Stringfellow, crossbred ewes at I 1& Id to 13s 3d ; for Mr A. R. Inwood, v crossbred wethers at 13s 6d to 14s lid, ewes at Us to 14s 2d; for Mr J. C. Wason, crossbreds at 13< to 14^ 91; for Mr W. Gill, crog«bred wethers at 13s scl to 14s8d, maiden ewes 13s 1 Oil and 13s lid. The offences return for the Canterbury and North Otago district for 1891 shows that during the year 2761 offences were re ported, and 2507 persons apprehended. Of these 97 were committed for trial, of whom 57 were afterwards convicted ; 2268 were summarily convicted and 288 discharged. The case< of drunkenness reported numbered 1-221. j The officers of the District Grand Lodge, ' U. A.0.D., viz., Bros J. R. Tiillcy, G.D.P.; E. W. Penfold, V.G.D.P.; A. C. Birt, D.G.T.; T. Walker, D.G.S.jandW. Farris, D.G.G., with Bro J. H. Stewart, P.D.G.P., will visit Ashburton on Monday next, at the invitation of the local lodge. They will instal the officers of the Lodgo, and will hold an Arch Chapter for conferring de grees. The " Argus " reports that a fatal disease broke out amongst some pigs m the neigh bourhood of Geelong some time ago, but died out as suddenly as it appeared. Its exceptional virulence while it held sway may, however be gathered from the fact that over one hundred pigs succumbed to it within a fortnight. Under instructions from the Minister for Agriculture a veterin ary surgeon wa3 appointed to assist the local stock inspector m investigating the nature of the disease, which, as far as can be gathered, partook largely Jjof diphtheria. As the sanitary surroundings of the pig 3 which were attacked were of a satisfactory character, it is surmised that the disease was the result of an atmospheric wave high ly charged with some morbific principle. At the Primitive jjMethodist Conference yesterday the report of the children's equali sation fund was presented. It showed receipts £477 12s lOd, expenditure £304 17s 6d T leaving a bilance of £172 15j 4d. It was decided to send a letter to the English Conference asking for two Ministers to be sent to New Zealand. The following officers were elected:—District secretary, D. Goldk; district treasurer, .1. Taylor ; book steward, Rev C. E. Ward; children and contingent fund, J. Watkinson; N. Z. superannuated ministers' widows and orphans fund, G. Froggatt; fire insurance secretary and treasurer, D. Goldie ; jubilee loan fund J secretary, Rer. C. E. Ward ; treasurer, J. Taylor; "New Zealand Primitive Metho dist" editor, Rev J. Guy; flib-editor, Rev W. S. Potter ; ecclesiastical head for regis tration purposes, Rev C. E. Ward. The Christchurch "Press" states "on the best authority," that the Directors of the Midland Railway Company m London have cabled to Mr Wilson, the Engineer of the Company m the Colony, instructing him to let contracts for the line as far as Jack son's, on the Terematau River, another im portant link m the chain, and that con tracts will be advertised at once. For some time past rumours have been m cir culation that owing to the obstructive attitude of the Government the Midland Railway Company intended not to proceed with the construction of the line. The " Press " is pleased to learn that such is not the case. If report speaks correctly there has no doubt been a good deal of difficulty with the Government with respect to several matters, but that has not prevented the work from proceeding. Mr Wilson, who is the sole representative of the Company m the colony, has had to conduct the nego tiations with the Government, and it is encouraging to find that his efforts have been so satisfactory.

THE LATE DUKE OF CLARENCE.

THE FUNERAL.

[per pbbss association.]

London, January 19. Earl Hopetoun, Governor of Vic toria, sent a wreath for the Prince's coffin. Sydney, January 20. Minute guns were fired this evening m memory of the Duke of Clarence. Adelaide, January 20. General mourning was observed to day. Minute guns were fired and bells tolled. (Received January 21, 10.30 a m.) London, January 20. The chancel of Sandringham Church was full of wreaths. The funeral train conveyed the Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters, Prince George, the Dukfi of Fife, and Prin cess Mary of Teck. The Duke of Edinburgh received the foreign mourners, including the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, and those whose nances have already been sent by cable, The Prjnces§eg will occupy the Queen's private pew,

Auckland, January 20. Funeral salutes were fired to-day from ti*B If/MLS. Tauranga anr! from the North Head batteries m honor of the memory ♦f the Duke of Oiarongo, while m the upcityand suburbs many shops hadshu tiers and broiid bands of mourning material on the windows, Tk§ Jaw offices were closed m the afternoon, The Mayor wired to the Agent-Ge^er^l to convey to the Prince and Princess of Wales that the citizen*) express extreme regret at their bereavement. "Wellington, Januuy 20. Ss.t peter's church tolled a muffled Lell jthis afternoon, and after the evening service ihe wl^ol^ psal was also muffled. The Governor \telegrapfes .that he has decided, after consultation .wi,fch other Governors, to keep all engagements . February 3, when the term of public mourning for the Prince has ceased. All the public offices and insurance olixies were closed this afternoon, and the fhgs ih'ung half^?,nst high, but beyond this and the clbsang.yi i>l}G doors of some tit the large merqantile fchepe yfts very slight recognition of the deceased P4ngjj;s funeral. The Perma-; nont Artillery firjsd &i&ty minute guns; from the saluting ba,tUij,' fiQujm.eiTj3i.ng afc ; 6 o'clock to-night. Dunbdin, January g(f>. For an hour this afternoon there was a general suspension of business. The city &nd phjjrch bells tolled, while the perma nent aijcl I) B/ifebery of Artillery fired salutes. Flags wier^ half-mast on all the public and pr«)cs*l bwldipgs, 4

The Late Cousul Griflia and Ohio Wool-Growers.

The " American Export c. 1"' received by last mail containa a eulogistic notice of I the late Consul Griffin, United States I Consul ab Auckland, but c:>niaius a para graph showing liow tho protected rings come down at the crisis of am election upon any one who offends them. When he got to the States, the Republican party, ab present m office, were running tho famous McKinley for the Governorship of Ohio. The Exporter says:—Unfortu nately for the Consul, an expression of his m regard to Australasian wool, -\s I published m the Auitralasian papers, caught the vigilant eyes of the Ohio wool growers, and a large delegation of these ever-wacchfiil guardians of their own interests visited Washington and de manded his removal, on the ground of his '•x;vo-sion m favor of the admission of Australasian wool inbo the United States. Mr Griffin, we suppose, held, as most intelligent men hold, that we can never build up an industry m wool manu factures m the United States while Ohio shuts out foreign wools, and while Europe is enabled thereby to secure those wools at infinitely lower prices than our manu facturers can purchase Ohio wools. Be sides, Mr Griffin proved bhat the Aus tralasian wools were of a quality that could not; be produced m the United States, and that their introduction could nob injure the native wools. All this reasoning amounted to nothing; all his life-labors amounted to nothing ; the Ohio wool raisers were on the war path, and —well, the election was at hand, and they held the balance m one hand and the sword m the other. Mr Griffin, whose health has not beon good for the last few yeai*s, expected not only to be welcomed home by an appre ciative Government, but expected to be transferred to a climate better suited to j his physical condition, and was astounded when he was confronted with the "flocks of Ohio " and the protests of the organised wool industry, which demanded his head. Explanations were not m order, ab leasfc until after the Ohio election, and so Mr Griflin vas kepfe suspended m the air, and left to subsist on the same sustenance, awaiting the decision m. his case, which, doubtless, would have come, and come favourably, after bhe Ohio crisis had passed. Mr Griffin, suffering m health, a sensi tive and proud man, feeling that he deserved much from his Government, was liberally killed by his treatment. This is a plain statement of the case, and while it is an extreme illustration of what is called the ingratitude of republics bowards consulp, is by no means a rare illustration of bhe neglect, contumely, and injustice bo which consuls are subjected.

THE MARKETS

Messrs Goldsbrough, Morfc and Co., m their monthly grain report, dated Mel bourne, January 11, says :—The near ap proach of our harvest, together with larger deliveries of wheat during the month, have had the effect of establishing much lower quotations ; sitioe our last monthly report was issued a fall of fully a shilling per bushel has been sustained, and m view of much larger supplies of the new sea son's crop being now forthcoming, prices will, for "the next few months, be deter mined by values ruling m the European market—the news from there of late being of a very unsatisfactory nature forsbippersl The returns from this season's harvest are likely to leave a surplus of fully 150,000 tons available for shipment ; a large part of this will, however, be shipped for inter colonial requirements, m the manufactured article, so that we can scarcely calculate on more than 100,000 tons being exported to foreign markets The quality of our wheat crop tlii« season is very irregular, and not equal to the bulk of the previous year ; much of the grain is pinched, and will scarcely pass for .shipping require ments. We quote from 4s 4cl to 4s 5d as current quotations for large shipping parcels of prime quality, inferior ana medium parcels realising from 4s to 4s 3d pjr bushel. Oats —The season closes with large stocks on hand, and a limited in quiry. We quote from Is 61toIs 9d fur Algerians, and 2s 3d to 2s 6d for thin to medium feed. Barley—Old stocks are now exhausted, and the new season's crop promises to be. a light one, but of good quality. We quote up to 3s 6d for prime malting, with inferior and medium from 2s 4d to 3s.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable, dated 19th January, 1892: — Wheat—Market has a downward tendency, spot quotations have declined 6d per 4961bs since last report. New Zealand wheat, f.a.q., is worth c.i.f. to arrive, 39s 9d per 4801bs.

Addington Stock Market

Ohristchuech, January 20. The attendance was above the average. Stoke Sheep. — About 1500 were yarded, all of which met with a ready sale as follows ;—Two-tooth orossbreds to 12s 8d ; four-tooth crossbreds, some fat, and all m forward condition, 13.s 9d and 13s lOd ; poor conditioned crossbred ewes, wibh lambs, 5s sd, all counted, but they were bad specimens; crossbred lambs of decent quality, 8s 5d ; merino wethers, 6s 4d ; aged dry merino ewes m fair condition, 4s 7d. Fat Wirs.— Nearly 800 of all sorts, the majority of middle class quality, sol 4 from 9s to 12s, Fat Sheep.—Nearly 5000 wore penned; a large proportion of which were merino wethars of varied quality. Best cross bred wethers and maiden ewes fetched 13s to 15.s 9:1. There was an excellent demand for freezing ewes at 8s to 14s 2d ; merino wethers fetched 9s to 153, and a few merino ewes, 3s lid to 7s 4d. Fat Cattlr.—The entry was m excess of tho demand. Steers realised £5 lO.s to £6 5.3 ; heifers, £3 15s to £5 lo.s ; cows, £3 7s 6d to £6 10s ; beef, 12s to 16s per lOOlbs. Stoke Cattle. — Eighteen-month to two;ycar r .qld steers and heifers sold from 49s to 525. Dry cows; sold freely at from 25s to £3 15s. Pigs.—Over 150 pigs were offered. ' The sa'e of porkers and bacon pigs showed an improvement. Porkers, best quality, fetched 3kl per lb. ; baconers, 3|d per lb.

Important masonic Decision

The United Grand Lodge of England on December 3 came to an authoritative decision upon petifyigns from New Zea_ land which raised important questions as to the rights of a minority iv a lodge when the majority had seceded. Some three years ago a very similar question amse m regard to the Cambrian Lodge m jjfe^w Jjiosth Wales, but the Grand Regis trar of $ho' English Orand Lo-lge decided that m that case article §1!/, Book' of Constitutions, did not apply. 'flic ISf.es? Zealand case is a stronger one, inasmuch as there seems no probability of the im mediate success of the Grand Lodge of New Joeajand, and it has not yet been recognised by tjie English Grand Lodge. Bro. T?hill.rick,Q.O., 'tjie .Gr&iid Reg?s y trar, still holds that -yyhere a local govern ing Masonic body js established and duly recognised ft becomes advisable, as a matter of Ma.sonw policy aiid harmony, that the adhesion of ft lodge to \t" by Ihp act of the majority of the members' who compose that lodge may bo permitted, yet he considers that where there is no fc gjjcli local body ag a Gyantl fcpdge duly

recognised, and where iho brethren would f therefore prncbically be quitting ihe ranks of lawful—that is regular—Masonry* to join an irregular body, a minority of three may be, and if they desire it, should ha, permitted to continue to hold their warrant. On the strength of that advice the Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution :— *; 1 hat Grand Lodge is of opinion that any lodge under the English Constitution m New Z aland is entitled bo retain its warrant and exorcise its law ful Masonic privileges, notwithstanding the fact that a majority of its members may h3ve seceded." Thin decision will have the effect of restoring their warrants to many strong minorities of lodyss win opposed the formation of a Now Zealand Constitution, and desired to remain loyal to their respective parent constitutions of England, Scotland, aud Ireland.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(Ira pkjbsh association.)

HOME AND FOREIGN.

TREASURY BILLS.

London, January 19. Bankers and others declare that the success which the Treasury Bills have met with is owing to the fact that they happened to be offered at a time when the money market was exception ally favorable. THE TONGARIRO'S BUTTER. The bulk of the Tongariro's butter sold at prices last quoted. QUEENSLAND CROWN LANDS. An extensive sale of Crown lands m Queensland is advertised m the Eng lish papers at the upset price of ten shillings per acre. THE JOHN ELDER. The passengers and crew of the John Elder, wrecked near the Straits of Magellan, were saved. Amongst those on board were the Chilian refugees, who were aided to get away by Egan, the American Minister, and whom the Esmeralda was sent to arrest. IRISH AFFAIRS. London, January 20, Two arrests have been made m con nection with the outrage on the pro perty agent Perry, of Clare, who was shot m the thigh while riding to church. The Irish Land Purchase Act has been a large failure, as the landlords refuse to sell. Mrs Parnell advises the Irish people not to receive guidance from Mr Glad stone. THE LONDON WAITERS. The waiters m London are appealing to public charity owing to the cessa tion of festivities m consequence of the death of the Duke of Clarence. THE INFLUENZA. Last week 271 deaths from influenza were recorded m London, besides sixty three m which it was the secondary cause. The death rate has risen m London to 40 per 1000, m Portsmouth to 57, and m Brighton to 52. It is also very high m Liverpool and Wol verhampton. Rome, January 20. It is reported that the Pope is suffer ing from influenza. THE GERMAN PRINTERS' STRIKE. Berlin, January 19. Non-Unionists have displaced 2000 printers who went cub on strike.

THE PERSIAN REBELLION.

Teheran, .lanuary 20. Severe fighting is reported to have taken place at Kallashdash, between Persian troops and rebels. The former were at first repulsed, but after receiv ing reinforcements defeated the rebels with the loss of 200 killed. The troops lost 80 killed and 90 wounded.

SPANISH FINANCES.

Mapkid, January 19. Senhor Ferreira, Premier, and the Ministry are issuing an appeal to the various creditors of the nation to make an agreement respecting the repay ment of the public debt,

FIGHTING IF DAHOMEY.

Paeis, January 19. Fighting is reported m .Dahomey. T«n thousand natives attacked Katanou post, held by the French on the coast. After three hours' fighting the French shells proved too much for the negroes, who were driven off with the loss of 250 killed. The French loss was thirteen. FRENCH POLITICAL SCANDALS General Brugere has been accused of selling the Order of the Legion of Honour. Paris, January 20. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Laur made a disgraceful charge against M. Constans, Minister of the Interior. The latter resented it by seizing Laur by the throat as he was leaving the tribun* from which the speakers address the Chamber, and striking him twice m the face. The action was greeted by the members with frantic applause. ' A duel is certain to arise out of the incident. Other depu ties also came to blows over the matter. M. Constans afterwards apologised to M. Floquet, Presddent of the Chamber, for his behaviour.

AUSTRALIAN.

OBITUARY. Sydney, January 20. Sir John Hay, K.C.M.Gr., is dead, aged 75. THE LEVANTING YACHTSMEN. The police profess to have received information about Bell arid Davis, who levanted m a yacht with 30,000 soys, which will probably result m. some decisive action.

THE WEATHER.

Adelaide, January 20. The yyeather is extremely hot, the thjeri^qxneter registering 110 m the shade.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, January 20, The value of city property m Auckland has increased by £4363 during the past year. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency G'onjyany are having 10,000 acres of the Okau Estate, Raglan, surveyed, so that the land may be cleared arid grassed. A branch of the Knights of Labor or ganisation is to be established at Hunfcly, m the Waikato district. The test races' for : the choice of Auck land representatives at the athletic cham pionship meeting to be Iheiq at Christ church, were commenced yesterday, at the Domain Grounds. The times re coi>fle:l, hfliyeyer, were slow, and tlieform of the men w^s generally pqor, that m the Hurdle Race, Half-mile and Mile Ra'cgg hefng go indifferent that Auckland, will

probably not be represented m those events. Tho te^ts are to be continued to-day. At a meeting to-day, convened by tho Mayor, it was decided that the citizens of Auckland entertain the Governor aba farewell luncheon before his departure from New Zealand, and present him with an address. At the R.M. Court, Te Awamulu, H. Tanner was fined £20 and £15 costs for sly grog-selling afcTe Kuiti. and E. Perry, for offering spirits for sale without a license, was finf;d £40 and costs. Wellinoton, January 20. Tho Egjor.owai left Han Francisco tor Auckland o:i the 12th inst., five days late. It is not expected sti.--j will reach this colony before February 2. Mr H. Hatton, who resigned his posi tion ;is member of tne Harbor Board and J.P., because they were obtained for him by Mr Fisher, M.H.R., to whom he j is now opposed m politics, has been re j'ppointed a member of the Harbor Board by Government. Dunbdin, January 20. The Minister of Lands has received a requisition to address a meeting at Gore, bub as he has to proceed to Wellington he cannot do so at present. On his return m March, however, he will speak at Gore and Milton. Sir Wm. Fox attained his eightieth birthday to-day, and received a very large number of congratulatory telegrams. The case of Moss v Ohapmau, m which the former claimed £77 odd for expenses m connection v/ith the Mayoral election, has been settled.

Educational Marters.

DEPUTATION TO THE MINISTER.

(per press association.) Wellington, January 20. A deputation .waited on the Minister of Education this afternoon, bringing under his notice certain mattery discussed at the recent meeting of the Educational Institute m Christchurch. The first subject brought under notice was the irregularity cf attendance of pupils, and its effect upon the requirements of the syllabus. The deputation said if the compulsory clauses of the Act could be enforced it would be a good thing for teachers, parents, and children. They thought that m large cities a truant officer should be appointed, and that the police should bo appointed to do the work m smaller centres. The Minister promised to look into the matter, and to give it every consideration. The next point referred to was the present method of electing Boards and Committees, which the deputation considered cumbi-ous and unsatisfactory, laying great stress upon Lhe inequalities of representation. The Minister replied that he was anxious that the Act of last session should have a fair trial before any change was proposed. Replying to congratulations from the deputation, respecting the new syllabus, Mr Reeves said he was opposed to perpetual tinkering, but any real grievance or real improvement would receive every consideration at his hands, and he would be glad to hear from the Institute when the syllabus had been m operation for a year. With regard to the annual examination for pass, the Minister pointed out that the new syllabus gave great discretionary powers to teachers. The deputation drew attention to the need for training colleges. The Minister thought there certainly should be one or perhaps two training colleges for the whole colony. Any representation from the Ins!itufce on this subject should come as a distinct recommendation, and they should furnish particulars of their views. The deputation referred to the inadequate salaries paid to teachers m t^orne parts of the u;l>:>y. T'.;u Id .i.-.'.oi- i\ v ii,sd that that was a matter for the Boards. With regard to the publication of school books, Mr Reeves declared it was a question which would have to be approached very cautiously indeed. The deputation sug gested that a conference of inspectors to discuss the syllabus would be very desir able. The Minister agreed, but reminded the deputation that the inspectors were officers of the Boards. The interview then ended,

One Thing and Another.

(from our correspondent.)

Paris, December 5. An anarchist; soup kitchen opened the other day at the Salle Faue", Rue de Belleville. Nearly a thousand poor people took their seats round the table at noon, and a couple of dozen anarchists, half of whom were women, proceeded to serve out the soup with all possible celerity. It was not a very rich fluid and did rob appear to be very satisfying, but the con sumers made up m quantity for the lack of quality, and one anarchical Oliver Twist kept asking for more until he had swallowed six plates full, and even then said he was far from satisfied. Wlisn the repast was ended an anarchist journal was handed as a digestive to each of the guests. The company afterwards adjourned to the gallery and listened with attention to the address delivered by Citizen Mastinet. Two brothers, named Charles and Ernest Freund, aged seventeen and fifteen, have been arrested, charged with stealing whalebone to the value of 12,000 francs from their employer, a corset maker. The brothers spent their ill gotten gains m widely dissimilar ways. The elder frequented plactf* of amusement and cafe's, whilst the younger visited night refuges and asylums, and gave most of the money he had stolen to the poor, distrir buting soup, bread, and wine freely. An International Congress of rather a novel character will be opened at the office of the Societe Savante. The object of the meeting is the better treatment of emigrants. At present emigrants ot various nationalities are conveyed by the same ship, and no attempt is made to adapt the ship's regulations to the various modes of living cf the different nationali ties. After discussing the matter for a couple of days, the members of the Con gress will proceed to Havre, and inspect some of the emigrant ships. It should be added that the Congress is not of an official nature, but that any resolutions that are passed will be brought under the consideration of the Governments of the principal nations concerned. The director of the "Figaro ".has been summoned to appear ne^t week before the 9th Chamber of the Tribunal of the Seine, by order of the Public Prosecutor, for having contravened Article 4U of the Press Law, m organising a subscription "to pay the costs of justice," In an nouncing the fact i,he r Figaro says, it is happy to have been enabled, thanks to the generosity of its readers, to forward 5,225 francs to the poor of Aix at the beginning of the winter, an 4 declares that for all defence it will content itself by calling the Public Prosecutor's attention to the fttGt that since 18^2 it has collected iv aid of charitable works no lesis a sum than 4,149,000 francs.

The Milford Sound Escapees.

(PER 1-aESS ASSOCIATION.)

JNVBECA.RQILL, January 20. At the Police Court to-day Middleton and McGuitp, the two Milford Sminrl escapees, were dealt with by Messrs Feld wick and Todd, J.P.'n. Both prisoners pleaded "Guilty" Middle ton made a statement to .show tlv.fc he had cause for clearing out. He said that the food at Milford Sound wan unfit for the men to live on for any length of time. The potatoes were rotten and much of the meat was stinking through being left m the sun. Th<= Hour was bad and there were no medical comforts m case of sick noss. One prisoner lay unconscious.in a whare for ten days without medicine, and died. The man was unable to move, and the sand flies sucked his blood away, and the sight was sickening. The gaoler pooh-poohed the idea that he was ill, and. said nothing was the matter with him. He left because he thought the same treatment would be meted out to him. McGuire made no .statement. Sergeant McDonald read a long list of previous convictions against Middleton for larceny, burglary, horse stealing, and escaping fiom prison, and six against McGuire, the last for burglary. He also stated that the latter got a remis sion of one term for saving a fellow pri soner named George Tillet from drowning at Ripa Inland. The Bench dealt with the case under the Police Offences Act, and said that Middleton's complaint ought to have been made to the Visiting Justices at Milford, when an inquiry would have Ijeen held. Middleton had a long record of crime, and he would be sentenced to two years' penal servitude. McGuire, who stood m a more favorable light, would be sentenced to one year. Both sentences are cumulative on the present ones. !

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HOME AND FOREIGN

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THE LATE CARDINAL MANNING.

(Received January 21, 10.30 p.m.)

London, January 20. The remains of the late Cardinal Manning have been removed to Bromp ton Oratory.

ACCIDENT TO SIR C. DELKE.

Sir Charles Dilke was thrown from his carriage to-day and severly shaken.

COLONIAL TREASURY BILLS.

The " Times " states that if the issue of Treasury Bills becomes general, borrowing instead of being checked will be facilitated. The "Standard" asserts that the Treasury Bills are not likely to go to much of a premium.

DIVIDEND.

The New Zealand Trust and Loan Company have declared a dividend of one per cent.

THE MASSAGE CURE.

St. Petersburg. January 20. Metzger, a massage specialist, has been summoned to St Petersburg to attend the Czarina, who is suffering from influenzi.

THE TIFLIS BRIDGE DISASTER.

Odessa, January 20.. By the collapse of the bridge at Tiflis yesterday, while the blessing of the water was proceeding, seventy three persons were drowned.

THE UNITED STATES AND CHILI.

Washington, January 20. It is announced that the Chilian proposals for the settlement of matters m dispute with the United States are satisfactory.

AUSTRALIAN.

DROUGHT.

(Received January 21, 11.20 a.m.)

Sidney, January 21. The drought is causing anxiety out west.

MEAT EXPORT.

The Inspector of Stock, m his report on the proposed subsidy for meat ex port, considers that to export success fully a subsidy is indispensable.

THE NEWCASTLE MINERS.

A more hopeful feeling is prevailing with reference to the Newcastle col liery dispute, but much will depend on the action taken by the aggregate meeting of miners on Saturday,

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING.

Wellington, January 20. The following are the final payments for the Wellington Cup, a piece of plate o/ the value of 100 soys, with 400 soys added, One mile and a half.

THE CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB MEETING.

Christchurch, January 20. At a meeting of the Christchurch Hunt Club to-night, it was decided to accept the offer of the Canterbury Jockey Club to take over the Hunt Club's steeplechase meeting. The latter club is to receive 33 per cent of the profits. The Grand National ( will consequently be made a two days' meeting, special provision for hunters' races being made m the second clay's programme.

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JBlastlns* Accident

Marion, January 31, T\ro men employed qn the railway works Hunterville were terribly burned and kqerated abqufc the face yesterday by the premature explosion of a charge m a hoi© m the papa outting, which they were tamping, and it is almost certain that one of them will be blind for life.

The Pahiatua Poisoning Case.

THE INQUEST.

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Pahiatua, January ?Q. At tip inquest; pn the poisoning cases to-mopw Jnspefifcor Thomson appears for the police, and Mr To'sswill, a lopal solicitor, for fche relatives of the deceased,

Evidence of considerable importance will be adduced, bub the police do not expect to be able to incriminate anyone, although evidence may probably go m the direction of casting suspicion on a, certain indivi dual. '.Just before five o'clock to-n.'ght Inspector Thomson received a wire from thn Coroner at Napier that he cannot arrive until to-mirrow afternoon. In spector Thomson replied urjnii'j; him to roeormidtr his dcci-ion, and m the event of beim? unablo to do so the inqu Bfc will not begin till six p.m. All witness, jurors, etc., are here, and the polico intend to bring the enquiry to a close to-niorrow night, howewr late it may be before all the evidence is taken. January 21, The inquest on ti.e viotiins of the poisoning fatality will be resumed at six o'clock this evening, and will probably be concluded aboufc midnight. Ton wit nesses are to be examined. The evidence of Dr. Skey, Government Analyst, a«d Mrs Naylor, m whose house the wedding took place, will have the most important bearing on the saso. Arsenic was found m the stomach of deceased, but not the slightest trace of poison of any kind was ■discovered m the vaiious articies of food forwarded to the Government Analyst. [t should be mentioned, however, that none of the lamb which is supposed to have contained the poison could be pro cured for analysis, the remains of the dish having been thrown away before the symptoms of the guests became alarming. Evidenea w.ll be given to show that a cafe and dog which picked up the meat and ate it were attacked by a severe fit of vomitinp, but that they recovered shortly afterwards. Mrs Baylor's evi dence will go m the direction of showing that there is reason to believe that the poison was put m the food by dosign, and that the sad affair was not the result of accident. The police have made every effort, but have been unable to ascertain where the poison was purchased. Dr. Skey, Dr. Milne (who attended deceased), Mr Ridd, the local chemist, and Mrs Naylor, who will be called m the order named, are expected to be able to throw the most light on the occurrence. Intense interest is taken m the inquiry m the township and surrounding district.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY,

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, R.M.)

Young Larrikins.-—Thomas Johnston and Daniel Johnston, two lads of twelve and nine years, were brought up on re mand with the larceny of a watch, valued %t £4, the property of Thomas Brownlee. They pleaded guilty. The Sergeant said the boys had stolen the watch, loss, how ever, as a theft than as a piece of mischief. They were the children of a laborer m the Southbridge disrtict, who had losb control of them. The younger one had been the actual culprit, and had run away from home as soon as he heard anything of the police being after him. For a fortnight the boy had lived m the sand hills, and had only been bruughb m by the police letting the elder boy away to hunt for him with his dog. The boy and dog together tracked the runaway and finally ran him m. At, the police station the boys had behaved very well indeed, and had been very industrious and civil. The elder boy, m the witness box, said he was with his brother on the road near Mr Leonard White's farm, when his brother took a watch out of the pocket of a vest that was on a fence, and smashed up the watch into small pieces. The father said he had eight children to keep, and none of them had given him any trouble but these. The bench sent the younger boy to Burnham until he was fourteen years. to be brought up m the religion of the Church of England. The elder boy was dismissed. Alleged Larceny of a Ohequjb.— Patrick Harking was brought up on re mand charged with the larceny of a cheque, of the value of £8 6s 7d, the pro perty of one James Brown, at Methven, on February 6,. 1891. James Brown, m evidence, stud he received the cheque, which was drawn by Mr William Rowse, m change from Mr Hibbs, storekeeper. Prisoner and himself had been working together m February last. Did not know I hat prisoner saw witness receive the cheque, which he had m his possession two oi three hours. Was a contractor, and hai finished paying his men when he missed the cheque. Made enquiries about the missing cheque, and next morning prisoner expressed his regret to witness that the cheque had been lost. The last witness saw of the cheque was m the Rakaia bank. The morning after losing the cheque notified the Bank of New Zea land, Rakaia, that the cheque had been lost. Missed the cheque on a Friday, and the following Tuesday he saw the cheque m the Rakaia bank. The cheque pro duced is the one. Hafd received no value at all for the cheque. By the prisoner Did not suspect prisoner of the theft. Remembered going the morning after mis sing the cheque to Rowse's Hotel, where the prisoner said to Rowse that the cheque bad been lost.—John Allison, draper m charge of Mr R. Alcorn's drapery store, believed he saw prisoner m the store m the beginning of February ]ast year; the day was a Saturday. There were no customers m the shop when prisoner came m, but a Mrs Oroy arid others came m after. Prisoner spoke to Mrs Croy while m the shop, and he appeared to claim to come from the same place as she did m the Old Country. Prisoner made iome purchases, among them a Cardigan jacket, which he paid for with the cheque produced (the oue lost.) Gave him the change m cash. By prisoner—To the best of his belief prisoner was the person who cashed the cheque.—Edgar Bonning ton, another draper m Mr Alcorn'a store, said he was m the shop m February last year when prisoner came m. Did not attend him; that was done by Mr Allison. Did not sea the cheque. Mrs Croy was also m the shop. Recognised accused as the man wh© was m the shop. By prisoner—Had not seen prisoner be fore or since till now. Isabella Croy, wifeof WilliamCroy was m Alcorn's shop on a Saturday m February last. Prisoner was there, and turned round to her and said she was a " towney "of his. He asked her where she came from and wit ness told him—Donegal He g )ol© a good deal to her, and said he was going by train to Timaru, and would gcC a shave before he went. Saw that prisoner had a cheque m his hand. By prisoner —Was told that prisoner was m town last Satur day, and met him coming from the Court m the Sergeant's company.—Daniel Macßean, manager of ths Bank of New Zealand Rakaia, said the cheque produced was sent to the bank ab Rakaia from I Ashbuuton; previously,however, payment i had been stopped, and the cheque was I returned to Ashburton. The stoppage was ultimately withdrawn and the cheque was paid. The prisoner was cautioned m the usual way, protested his innocence, reserved his defence, and was committed for trial. Civil Casks.—Thomas Lester v. Robert Black, £2. Judgment for plaintiff by default.—Fleming and Meaclem v. A- M. Pearson, £22 for sinking well. For plaintiffs, Mr Pumell j for defendant, Mr Wilding. (Left sitting.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1892.



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