The Agricultural Depar ment.

1 ■ —- - — THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION, Wellington, June V. Mr Ritchie, Chief of the Stock Depart ment, does not think the bot fly is nearly so bad as is represented, and does not believe it was introduced by circus horses. The Government veterinary saigeon will be instructed to obtain, ftll in formation po sible about i|b. Mr Ritchie states that the Government does not see the expediency of offering bonuses for building creameries and butter factories, or for the production of farina. Ncjy quarantine regulations are beinst prepared for the better dealing with stock. It is proposed m a month or six weeks to raquest the 4-Wfcr<tJian colonies to admit. New ssealand flfreep, W this colony is now free from scab. Bills wjlU be introduced next session to prevent the adulteration of manures, and to afford farmers facilities for carrying drains through adjacent properties.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1892. INTERCOLONIAL TRADE.

The question of Australasian Federation—of a degree—is raised by hhe resolution passed by the Agricul tural Conference at Christclmrch, last week, " That m view of the gradual closing by protective taritfs of the Australatian ports to the products of New Zealand, this Confeiencß is of opinion that the New Zealand Govern ment should endeavour to arrange for an intercolonial conference, for the purpose of considering the important question of exchange of colonial pro ducts free from the trammels of protective duties." Throughout the discussion of the question we have held that though it may not be possible for New Zealand to enter fully into the whole scheme of Austra lasian Federation, it is inevitable that sooner or later this colony must make some arrangement, reciprocal or other wise, by means of which our products will be admitted to the Australian colonies, either free, or under a scale of duties that is not prohibitive. This is exactly what the representatives of the great producing class of the com munity, by their delegates, have unani mously expressed a desire for, and it is earnestly to be hoped that the Go vernment will be able to induce the Governments of the Australian colonies to make such concessions as will enable our export trade to Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to be resumed. We have always regretted that this question was not discussed at the Federation Convention —our delegates might, had they been so instructed, have found out what measure of reciprocity the other colonies were likely to concede, and the convention that is now proposed would have been unnecessary. It is idle to say that the benefits'to be derived from a free interchange of products would all be reaped by New Zealand. AYe already import largely from Australia, and under free trade the imports would increase tremendously, instead of, as at present, the intercolonial trade being crippled by the pro hibitive tariffs. In 1889 our ex ports to all the colonies of Australia amounted to £2,086,117 and our imports from Australia to £1,065,438. The records of 1890 shotva consider able falling off, the exports to Australia of New Zealand produce amounting to only £1,586,074 and our imports from Australia to £1,023,947. In 1890, it may be mentioned incidentally, New South Wales and Victoria be tween them took just half of our total exports to Australia, while m 1889 the same two colonies took practically everything that went from here. In 1891 the figures will probably look much worse. Before the imposition of the prohibitive tariffs there was a natural demand for such of our pro ducts as oats, potatoes, bacon, dairy produce, and sometimes even wheat. Some of these, oats and bacon for instance, cannot now be dispensed with, our neighbours being unable to produce them sufficient m either quantity or quality for their own requirements. It is admitted that the Victorian tariff has caused the culti vation of oats and other products on land which under free trade would be put to purposes that it is better suited for, and thus, economically, protection has been a failure. The prices of many commodities have been artifi cially raised to a level which the community finds burdensome and will before long resent; andit would v >e much better fc all the colonies if they were to adopt a policy of consideration for mutual interests rather than continue the present state of commercial hostility towards each other.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A coursing meeting is advertised to take place at Methven on June 30. Liberal stakes are offered, and the meeting will no doubt be successful. The "Mercury" says that to quote George Fisher as an "authority upon a political subject is on a par with quoting the Sydney " Bulletin " as a religious journal. A general meeting of the Hunt Club is convened for to-morrow (Wednesday) even ing to consider arrangements m connection with holding the Annual and Point to Point Steeplechases. It is rumoured (says the "North Otago Times") that the differences between the Oamaru Borough Council and its bankers have led to a severance of the ties that usually bind borrower and lender to «ether m the bond of amity—sometimes. The borough and the bank have now ceased financial intercourse. The " Dunstan Times " states that the charges fcr conveying a box of quinces, weighing about 151 b and valued at 2s, from Clyde to Dunedin amounted to 8s 2d. The carrier s charge was 2s 6d, but he refused to accept anything. At Lawrance ' a parrying agent charged 3s GJ for handling the quinces., the railway charged Is 2d, and a Dunedin escpresjsman charged Is. The Morman religion is making greaj; progress amongst the natives of Satnca, as it has done amongst the Maoris of New Zealand. The principal Mormon station m Samoa is at Fagalii, near Apia. The mis sion has four stations m Upolo, three m Tujuila, and three m Savii, and the total number of teachers is twenty-three, of whom twenty-one are nialess ana tw.q femajes, The new Jury Bill promoted by Mr Reeves proposes to make the fee for civil cases 10s per day for jurymen, and m criminal cases the fee is to be 5s per day for those resident within three miles of the i Courthouse, 7s <3d for those resident beyond ( three miles and under tea miles, and 10s a day for all living beyond the latter distance. The ordinary radius of the jury district is to be ten miles, but it may be contracted or en large.d by proclamation m the " Gazette." After a lengthened spell of inactivity the blast furnace at- the 'Onchunga iron works was lighted again on Saturday after noon, for the purpose of trying the quality of about 200 tons of Nelson iron ore, which is now lying a.fc t"e works. The ore, says the "New Zealand Herald," is said to be the i'i<il»oSt procurable m the colony, and the result oi the trial will be looked forward to with a gvttf ajnount of interest. The Rev. 5, Ghevv, preachiugaj. Auckland on ' How larrikins are made and mended,'-' said the larrikin could be traced far back m history, for Job complained of him, saying s "But now they that are younger than I have me m derison, whose fathers I would hay« disdained to have set with dogs of my ' Mock' Yea, whereto might the strength of their hand^'profit iue, m whom old age was perished-V Among the bushes brnyed; under the nettles they were gathered to other. They were children of fools, yea, Children oib,a3eixj en: they were viler .than the earfcn. A^ now I u,in their song, yea, < I am tijciJ- 1 %'Vor<J» Jf

Arrangements are hi progress for hold- J m"- a Tug of War competition m Ash bin-ton at an ear'y date. Vv juiiaaa of enfci it s from several teams have been received. At Tiniaru yesterday a man who was charged with being drunk while m charge of a horse and with furious driving m-Tim-, aruon Saturday explained that he had a nip or two, and wus m saroh of his "Minis', He was fined 40s and costs. The inquest on thu body of the boy Trumper at Gerakline threw no light on the cause of his death. Ho had eaten nothing more poisonous than a piece of ice oft a pool, nor had his brothers, two of whom are ill with similar syinptous. The stomach of the dead boy is to analysed. | The. Auckland correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times" understands that the Salvation Army do not intend to accept, the j | block of land ottered to thorn m Northern Wairoa of 2800 acres, as they do not regard it as suitable for the purposes of their settlement. On Saturday a five roomed house at Pap anui, owned and occupied by. Fred Khvj;, farmer, was totally destroyed by fire. No thing was saved. The insurance on the house are £200 and the furniture £100, both iin the Northern office. The fire orignated I through the burning of gum leaves and dry I wood left unattended m the fireplace. The monthly meeting of the Dromore school committee was held on Saturday evening, present Messrs King (chairman), Allen, Wilson, O'Malleyand and Gibson. The master's report was read, showing a roll number of fifty-four and an average attendance of forty-three for the past month. It was decided to write to the Board for maps, etc. required m the school and also for another desk. Mr Gibson undertook to see that the shingling required round the master's bouse was attended to, and after passing several small accounts for payment the meeting termin ated. A treat is m store for the residents of Waterton and surrounding ditrict on Fri day; evening. The tea, concert, and ball m aid of the Library promise to be very successful. Mr Gates and party, of Ashburton, have been secured for the concert and ball. Mr Donaldson will occupy the chair at the concert, and all the best local talent have offered their services for the occasion. The young ladies of the district are arranging tor the tea tables m their usual excellent style, and altogether, with fine weather, there should be a large gathering. A meeting of sympathisers with Mr H. O. Forbes, curator of the Christchurch Museum, was held m Christchurch yesterday. About sixty were present, the Mayor presiding. It was decided to hold a public meeting on Wednesday, and to present Mr Forbes with an address protesting against the treatment he has been subjected to, and expressing regret at his departure, and an opinion that the Board of Governors should withdraw the imputations against him and apologise. A letter of sympathy was received from Sir John Hall. A special meeting of the Board has been called for June 15, when Mr W. H. Spackman, a supporter of Mr Forbes on the Board, will move a resolution withdraw ing the imputation against him, and express ing satisfaction with his explanations. In reference to the prize of £40 placed m the hands of the Timaru A. and P. Association as a prize for a turnip and manure drill fitted to sow grain and manure, but turnips and manv.ra to be a first consideration, the judges, have reported that m their opinion, the drill shown by Messrs Reid and Grey did not comply with the conditions m regard to the delivery o<" manure. In other respects they considered it the best drill they have seen, fulfilling all the other requirements. It was resolved not to award the prize this year, and to offer one of £60 next year, to be competed for under the same condition?. A general meeting of the AsLburton Football Club was held on Saturday even ing. About twenty-two members were present; Mr Cox m the chair. Mr Cox's resignation of the captaincy was accepted with regret, and Mr A, A. Fooks was unanimously elected captain, It was decided, if possible, to arrange a match with the Union Club, of Timaru, on Thursday, June 16, at Ashburton ; to hold a paper chase on the last Saturday m June ; and, if possible, to obtain some room where the members could practice gymnastics and boxing two nights a week. The following team was elected to represent Ashburton against Dunsanclel uext Saturday :—Back, James Wilson ; three-quarter hacks, E. E. Clowes, D. MatHou, A. Stewart ; half-backs, W. Moses, C. Proctor ; forwards, S. Baircl, W. Cromie, Bowler, A. A. Fooks, J Cow, J. Walker, D. T. Todd, E. Healey, E. B. Simpson. Mr Jqb Osborne, of Leeston, whose patent well-sinking apparatus ha 3 gained-him much renown m Canterbury, has succeeded (the "Lyttelton Times" hears) m providing an overflow at the Longburn Freezing Works, near Palmerston North. The well, when down to 200 feet, delivered a supply of sixty gallons a minute ; but the Company's requirements were 15,000 gallons an hour, so the sinking was continued, and on Friday night Mr Osborne received a telegram from the man m charge of the work that, at 280 feet, they had come to a bed of shingle, from which was flowing a supply that promised to supply the Company's wants. Mr Osborne has undertaken to sink an artesian well at Hawera, m Taranaki, for the local Municipal Council. It is due to Mr Osborne's report on the nature of the Maniototo Plains that the Minister for Mines is now inviting tenders for sinking an artesian well m that hilly region of Otago. Evidently other districts are more enterprising than Ashburton— perhaps they have ho overdraft. The Cjrattau Biggs Cjompany opened last evening to a fairly full house hi the sensa tional drama, "The Shadows of a Great City," of which we have already given an outline of the plot, The double part of " Mrs Standish" and "Nellie," was filled most charmingly by Miss Maud Applepon, and that of "Tom Cooper " by ftlr Robert I'nman, who played it with great success. (< Biddy Roonan," it is needless to say, was represented by Grattan Rigga to perfection, the genuineness of the brogue being unmistakable, and the character realised to the finest touches of humor, and of pathos where pathos was natural. Mr J. P. West is also to be con gratulated on his clever and artistic im personation of " Abe .Nathan." Mr Inglis gave an able rendering of the part of "George Benson," and Mr Travers Vale as " Jim Farren," and Mr Lawrence Dunbar as the detective " Arfcwright" both deserve com mendation. The piece was well staged, new scenery being provided which greatly assisted the general efFect, and the applause was general f To-night we expect to see a bumper house—the pieoe set down being "The Irish Detective,"in which Grattan Riggs has appeared m the Australian colonies no less than 284 times. The ' 'Irsh Detec tive " was specially written for Mr Grattan Rigge. In it he acts seven distinct charac ters, m the part of a clever detective. These impersonations include an Irishman, a German, a Megro, an Irishwoman, a (Jhinat man, and an Italian. 'Hha piece is one of the most popular of Mr Grattan Rigga' most extensive repertory, and has earned gro it kudos for him throughout both America Pivl Australia. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony, His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany e.ach bottle. We haye no occa sion to offer rewards iii proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of 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 on« of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.D , Professor, etc. Burning of the riglit hand fchrqugh'lhjj explosion of a small oil stove, The epidermis' on the aj f d palmei 1 side of the hand of the t,hirty-yeav 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 phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus Contracted healed m three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypt i Extract dressing. The patient has retailed the : ( u§o pf her hand.—(Aclvt.) ■ r } •

THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

At a meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce held last week, the President, Mr Gale, delivered a very interesting address, m the course of which he dealt, inter alia, with the prospects of the dairy industry of the Colony. He showed that that in dustry, although beginning to attain to considerable proportions, is yet m its infancy, and that there is ample room for its .wide development. In illustm- J tion of tins he pointed to the fact that little Switzerland, with an area of only 15,420 square miles, produces an immensely larger quantity of butter and cheese than does "New Zealand with an area of 103.000 square miles, ' and going on to show that there is an | almost unlimited market ri the Mother Country for dairy products, expressed the belief that the dairy industry would yet yield larger returns than our. gold mines. He contended that New' Zealand possesses natural advan tages not equalled by any country m the world, and quoted from " The Grocer" a reference to the marked increase of imports of butter and cheese from Australia and Mew Zea land, m which it was stated that colonial butter was fast taking the place of Danish; this being largely clue to the fact that the colonial cattle are grass-fed, while those of Denmark are m winter kept on store feed. Mr Gale showed that the im ports into the United Kingdom of butter and cheese, for the year ended December 31, 1891, amounted, accord ing to the Board of Trade return, to no less than £16,406,550, while those of the four winter months (of which he contended that the Southern Hemis phere should have a practical monopoly) were valued at nearly £6,000,000. Of this trade, he was of opinion that, if the industries were properly de veloped, New Zealand might easily secure the lion's share With a view to the increase of production, Mr Gale suggested (we quote from a contem porary) that the Government should place unemployed men with their families on blocks of land suitable for dairy farming, "say 80 or 100 men and their families on a dairy settlement of 10,000 acres. These settlers could be supplied with the material for dwellings and employed preparing the land; and as their labour would increase ths value of the land, the Government should advance to each settler the current rate of wages for so doing as the work progressed. This, to an industrious man, would be ample to keep him and his family. The Government should then supply him with materials for fencing, farming implements, and oows. The total estimated expenditure to be made by the Government, exclusive of the land, would be under £700, for which the Government would have ample value. Upon this amount the tenant should pay the Government five or six per cent per annum, and the proceeds, after deducting interest, should be divided, one half m cash to the tenant, the other to go m liquidation of his debt upon the land, stock, etc. It was estimated that the gross return from fifty- cows would be £400 per annum, and the interest on expendi ture £35, leaving a balance for division of £365. The settler would therefore acquire the freehold of the land, stock, etc., m about five years. Thus, if his estimates were correct, to place 100 families on dairy land it wonld cost seventy to eighty thousand pounds. . . This he considered a better way of assisting the dairy industry than paying an export bonus on butter, as was done by the Victorian Govern ment, to the extent of £150,000. Self-supporting agricultural colleges should, he further suggested, be estab lished ; and there should be frequent conferences of those engaged m dairy ing, where papers could be read on each branch of the industry; and finally, additional experts should be imported. He was convinced, he said, from inquiry, that seventy per cent, of til?*© engaged m making butter and cheese knew very little about it—an important fact, which is only too notorious, and sufficiently accounts for the bad sales m the Home market of many shipments from the Colony." There can be no question of the sound ness of Mr Gale's view as to the im portance of developing this very promising industry, and his suggestions deserve the careful consideration of the Government and of Parliament.

Licensing Committees.

[l'EIl I'liJiSS ASSOCIATION.]

Dune din, June 6, The Rcslyn Licensing Committee unanimously resolved to close the Roslyn and Kaikorai hotels—the principal houses m the district. Consequently other applicants expect a similar rasult. The Ravensbourne Licensing Committee granted a license for the house which the late committee, elected on the prohibition ticket, shut up. It is the only public houue m the district.

POLITICAL.

(l>Elt VREHH ASSOCIATION,} Sill SEDDON AT AUCKLAND. Auckland, June 6. Mr Seddon, intei viewed, said he had agreed to hand the Kaihu Valley railway to the Commissioners. He stated the Gavernment would not grant a bonus for iietlning ?ock salt, but were considering a proposal to erect a plant m the North or South Island to manufacture salt from the ocean. '

The Governor's Arrival.

fPIiK I'IIESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, June 6. The Hinemoa reported herself at Fare well Spit at eleven o'clock to-night, and sailed for Wellington a few nvnutes later. It has been ' decided to c.-irry out the reception to-morrow. The town was full of disappointed people this afternoon, many of whom came m from the country. The wvather is now line, but cold. Cap tain ICdvvin says the weather his broken, and that i!; will be a lino day to-morrow. I The following is tii. j, Mayor's address: — To his Excellency the Karl of 't'hslkmv, K.0.M.G., 'xovernorand Commauder in-Olnef m and over the colony of New Zealand. May it please your Excellency,—We, the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Wellington, on behalf of the citizens we represent, offer- your Excellency a or dial welcome on your arrival m the capital of New Zealand. Your Excel lency may find that the customs and laws of this young colony differ from those of the mother country, but you will not fail to discover that the sentiment of loyalty to the Crown is as generally felt m New Zealand as m any part of the wide dominion of the Queen, and that her Majesty's representative is viewed m all parts of the colony with the respect due to the office and commission which have been delegated to him ; and m this city, which will be your home during your term of office, we may venture to add to your official welcome as Governor our assurance that every effort will be made by the citizens to render pleasant the stay of yourself, Lady Glasgow, and your family and staff among us. Your Excel lency may at all times rely upon the loyal support of the citizens m the per formance of the important political and social duties which have been entrusted to you by the sovereign. Wellington, June 7. Captain Boyle, aide-de-comp, went down to the Hinemoa this morning m a launch. The Wairarapa, Pukaki, and other steamers went out at 11.30 to meet the Hinemoa, carrying citizens free of.charge. The town was gaily decorated with bunting, but no arches or other manifestations. Later. The Hinemoa with the Governor has anchored inside the heads. The official landing and reception takes place at 2.15 p.m. The weather is fine and calm. The Premier and Messrs Reeves and McKenzie have gone down to the harbor to welcome Lord Glasgow.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING,

(per press association.) Auckland, June 6. The Auckland Racing Ciub's Winter meeting was concluded to-day. The weather wa? beautiful, but the attendance moderate. Hunter's Welter Handicap, of .40 soys ; one mile.—Stranger, JO^t 71b, 1 ; Tulloch, list, 2 ; St. Michael, lOst 91b, 3. Won easily by two lengths. Tinie^— Irak 56sec. Dividends —£2 2s and £2 3.*. Great Northern Steeplechase, of 400 soys ; about threo miles and a half. Shillelagh, aged, 103 b ... 1 Couranto, aged, lOst 71b ... ... 2 Scalthe«n, syrs, 9it 71b 8 Ingorangi 10jt 91b, Fishmonger lOst 81b, Somnambulist lOst 5Lb, Chance lOst 51b, Hopeful Kate IQsfr 41b, and Commo tion lOst 31b, also ran. Shillelagh landing on the course proper first, beat off Oouranlo and won a good race by a length and a half; Scaltheen third nearly a quarter of a mile away. Fishmonger baulked and Commotion and Somnam bulist tell, the latter when m company with the leader near home. Time— Stum 44sec. Dividends—£o Is and £'5 7s. Winter Welter Handicap, of 60 soys ; seven furlongs.—Stranger, lOofc, 1 ; Fiesole, list, 2 ; Durus, lO.st 51b, 3. Seven others started. Won by a length and a half. Time—lmin 33sec. Divi dends—£9 2s and £13 10s. Hurdle Race, of 70 soys ; one mile and three-quartera.—Never Miss, 9st lOib, 1 ; Belmont, lOst 51b, 2 ; Stepper, 9st 101 b, 3. Sandy Muir also ran. Won by a length. Time—3min 38sec. Divi dends—£3 16s and £3 14s. Tally-ho Steeplechase, of 80 soys; about three miles.—Chance ILst, 1 ; In gorangi, list 41b, 2 ; Onslow, 9dt 101 b, 3. Five started. Won by two lengths. Time—6min 43sec. Dividends—£6 18s and £9 9a.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IKB PKESS ASSOCIATION.)

THE UGANDA DIFFICULTY, Brussels, June 4. The "National Zeitung " deprecates the acceptance of the charges made against Captain Lugard m connection with the Uganda mission until inquiry has been made. Zanzibar, June %. Bishop Kirl? has complained bitterly of the action of the Catholics against the British m Uganda. . London, .Tune 3 Both the French and German press are bitter m their comments on the alleged barbarity of the British officials m Uganda. It is asserted that 50,000 Roman Catholic natives were robbed and their houses burned, and thousands of women and children sold into slavery. The English papers do not believe the charges and await despatches from Captain Lugard. lii the House of Commons, Sir W, V. Harconrt said the British East Africa Company must be held liable for what had fcaken place m Uganda, THE P. AND O. COMPANY. London, June 5. At the annual meeting of the shai'e holders of the P. and O. Company, Mr T. Sutherland, Chairman said the re ceipts had declined £50,00Q compared with 1890-91. This was due chiefly to lower freights, the loss on exchange, and the fact that two million more tons of shipping had lately come into com petition This had the effect of re stricting the traffic to ships only of the newest type. A mil Uon tons of ship ping wsre at present lying idle at British ports. The Company; hoped to make a saving by using Eastern ooal, which would average 10s per ton cheaper. DAIRY PRODUCE. Mr Perceval has forwarded to the New Zealand Government a report on dairy produce, including the advice of an expert as to the best means of expanding and, improving the coloaial trade. • ''' : THE _ RQYAL BETROTHALS. The Queen has expressed gratifica tion at the betrothal of the Duke of Edinburgh's daughters. The Parlia ment and people of Roumania are enthusiastic over the matte!*, and the Foreign Minister said the friendship between England, and Roumama wsa

sealed by the alliance. - '- . ■ .RAILWAY SERVANTS' HOURS. The report of the Committee ap j pointed by the Hou :e of Commons to enquire into the hours of work exacted from railway servants is strongly ad verse to the railway companies

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington. June 6. While lying m the roadstead at Napier, on Sunday, the Shaw, Savill and Alliion Company's ship Wellington had to pub to sea with the loss of her cables and anchors. Sli3 h-ul taken m a cargo of wool, tallow and frozen meat', and was only waiting for about 200 tons of coal before leaving for London. The W.i.irarapa ; about whose arrival from Napier some anxiety was felt m town to-day, arrived safely at the wharf at 8 o'clock to-night, after a passage of two days five h-.urs, which under ordinary circumstances could be accomplished m eighteen hours. No damage was done to the vessel, which acted beautifully throughout. The chief officer states that it was the worst sea he had ever experi enced on that coast.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

I PEE PHJ3SS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received June 6, 11 a.m.) THE U.S. PRESIDENCY. Washington, -Tune 6. Mr J. G, Blame has resigned the position of Secretary of State m order to contest the Presidency. President Harrison has accepted the resignation. There is considerable stir at the action adopted by Mr Blame, which is attri buted to personal bickerings with the President. Mr W. T. Wharton, Assis tant Secretary of State, is appointed temporary successor to Mr Blame.

DYNAMITE OUTRAGE.

The house of a jeweller at Kensington, m Pennsylvania, was dynamited. Two people were killed and many injured.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

President Harrison declares that at the international conference on the silver question a genuine effort will be made to arrive at an agreement on a fixed ratio of silver to gold, and also as to the coinage of silver as freely as gold m the mints of the world.

BANK FAILURE IN PARIS.

Pakis, June 5. Blondal, Garner and Co., Parisian bankers, have failed for a quarter of a million sterling ; assets nil. .; , THE ANARCHISTS. An Anarchist named Drouehb has revealed the hiding place of 150 of his comrades..

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting'of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (pre siding) and Ors CuUibertson, Baird, Paul, Flower, Jones, Scaly, Ony Tweed, and Thomas. ■■ FINANCE. The Kayor reported the overdraft as now only £688. Since last meeting in come to the amount of £167 19s lOd had been received. Of this sum the chief items were—Rates, £36 ; rents, £2710s ; fire subsidy, £40 ; water supply, refund Rollit and Co , £52 6s lOd. CONGRATULATIONS. Cr Tweed congratulate! the; Mayor oil the adc'ition to his family that had been chronicled that day. The other Council lors joined, and the Mayor acknowledged the compliment. THE CLERK. The Clerk wrote apologising for his I absence owing fco an attack of rheumatism, but explained that the work of the Council was being carried on by his firm. The Mayor regretted Mr Fooks' illness, aud added that Mr Herbert Fooks was discharging the office duties very satis-1 facborily. STANDARD SURVEY. The Chief Surveyor wrote stating his approval of a standard survey for the borough being undertaken, and that he had written to the Surveyor General re commending the work to his approval. The writer presumed the Council would pay half cost. The Council was of opinion that, con sidering the large amount of income the Government had received from the sale of sections m Ashburton borough, the cost of a standard survey should be borne by Government. The matter of negotiating for the survey was left m the hands of the Mayor after this expression of opinion h'+d been given. FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Insurance Association wrote forwarding cheque for subsidy for fjre prevention, £40, reminding the Council that a similar sum had been paid only four months ago, and adding that the Association could not guarantee any further payment of subsidy, and request ing the Council nob to rely upon it, The Secretary to the Fire Brigade applied for payment of the subsidy due to the Brigade, and submitted the name of William Bickerstaff for membership of the Brigade. The Mayor pointed out that although a payment of £40 had been made only four moiitlii ago, that payment had been eighteen months overdue. In regard to thp question of the Association w,ith,dra.w ing their subsidy, he wished; to indicate that the Fire Brigade's subsidy was over £100, and that it would be necessary to consider this question if the £40 subsidy were withdrawn. He. thought that $fc least the Association should guarantee the incoming year's subsidy so that timely arrangements could be made with the Fii'e Brigade. The province of Canterbury paid the highe&t premiums for insurance of any province m, J?ew Zealand, Obago paying 7s ftd on grain sbores, while Canterbury paid 15s. Qr Thomas was of opinion that, after the large expenditure the Borough had made on fire prevention, the Association wJculd do an ungracious thing if they with held the subsidy. It would not be a difficult; thing to take the insurance of the property m the Boro^gU outside the Association, This was an extreme step, bi^b it nvast be taken if need be. Cr .Xones, and other Councillors, were of the sam,e, opinion, and a resolution was passed leaving the ma.tfces'. m the hands of the Mayor to put the Council's opinion before the Association. Mr Bickerstaff's name was approved. HEALTH. Dr Leahy reported a cass of scarlatina m Burnett street. The Inspector of Nuisances wasinstruefced to report upon the sanitary condition of the premises m which the disease existed. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. Mr 11. Zander wrote stating that Government would institute a telephonic exchange m Ashburton if thirty sub scribers'were obtained. The Council decided to subscribe. ; BARING SQUARE. The Works Committee obtained ftn extension of time to report on the subject of the improvement of Baring Square, md Crs Scaly and Qrr were adcj,ed to the Committee,

engineer's report. The Engineer's report was only formal, and dealt with the routine work of chfe labor gangll. SANITARY. The Inspector of Nuisances reported having given notice to have a section m I Moore street filled up, and diainage pro vided. The proprietors had applied for an extension of time. The Mayor, and Crs Tweel, Orr, and Outhbertson (the mover) were appointed a committee to report on the advisableneps of appointing a health officor, and generally upon bringing the Health A ct into opera tion. KarLWAY STATION AND POST OFFICE. The Council decided to invite the co operation of the County Council m placing before the proper authority the necessity for a new railway station and post office afc Ash bur ton, LICENCES. An auctioneer's license was granted to Alfred Harrison. ACCOUNTS. The fortnightly accounts were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. Mr George Cates wrote asking liberty to transfer his contract for felling trees to Mr Thos. Scaly. Permission was granted. THE BLACK SWA&S. Mr Alfred Harrison wrote stating that he had been several times attacked by one of the black swans m the domain, which had developed a savage nature that made it dangerous to children. WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT. The Domain Works Committee reported as follows :—Your Committee have selec ted and marked some more trees m the detached plantations to be felled and others to be trimmed. Their attention has been also directed to the bad state of the quick hedge and fence abutting on Peter Street and Grigg Street, abour fourteen chains m length ; they find th%t the outer row of pinus insignis m the boundary plantation is too close to the hedge to allow of ita free growth, and becoming effective as a boundary fence, and that most of the posts are rotten. It is suggested that the outer row of trees should be cut down and re moved, the hedge grubbed up and planted with macrocarpa, and the fence reinstated with stakes and posts, the material for which can be obtained from the Domain, and the old wire can be used. The question «f the fence has been before the Board previously. The trees marked for felling are nearly all cut down, the lopped branches etc., are being trimmed, cut into lengths, and stacked for sale as firewood, and the felled trees that are suitable cub into posts. The oat stacks have been threshed, and the bags of oats carted to the stables ; the yield is much better than expected, viz., 416 bushels, Mr A. Har rison has called the attention of the Board by letter to the fierceness of one of the black swans. The evidence of the cus todian, as well a3 our own observation, tends to show that the swan is becoming a nuisance, and dangerous especially to children. It was decided to if possible exchange the male black swan for one less given to show^ fighting propensities. - Otherwise tha report was adopted. THE SWiMMING BATH. The report of the Domain Works Com mittee submitted at last meeting, was resumed, and that part of it which re fer rrid to the improvement of the swimming bath that was held over from last meeting was discussei. The report was adopted after the words making reference to the Swimming Club had been deleted, and it was decided to submit the report to the Swimming Club, offering them permission to carry out the work at their own cxpens3 under the Engineer's supervision. The Board then adjourned.

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piiiiisii Miinii —§3 — .REALISATION' OF THE JHtfTIRE STOCKS OP w, t inn k co. GIVING UP BUSINESS. LEAVING THE COLONY. THE DATE OP THIS Monster Clearance WILL BE DULY NOTIFIED BIT OIEOTJLAB. 2^.ls, Meanwhile every item ia being Re-Marked m PLAIN BED LETTERS, and Customers must understand that Goods will NOT BE SOLD—those at present shewing the Reductions— until DATE OF SALE.



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Wanted. CASH Advertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. WANTED, a Horse suitable for Spring Cart. Must be thoroughly sound and quiet. -|Stephens Bros., Market House. 6 3£ "a FEW very pretty Wall Fans jusi ■Jf\_ opened. Also, —new Lines ir Ornaments and Fancy Goods.—H. M Jones. _ (JPECIAL Value m Pianos by Haake O Iron frame, full trichord, over. strung, brass wrist plank ; guaranteed £42 10s -H. M. Jones. "XX7 ANTED Known.—The nicest stool* W of New Winter Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, &c, is at S. W. Alcorn and Co.'s 5 5C WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can^ only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H Cqllibk'h, "The Corner." WANTED, purchasers of Blankets, Flannels, and General Drapery o remember that Best Value m the trade s at ?. WV Alcorn and Co.'s 5 51 •j Of\ NSW"Volumes just *dded to my J OV/ Circulating Libiary. Subscrip tion 3s 6d quarter ; 10s 6d per annum. H, M. Jones. WANTED Known. —If you want plenty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, come to Melford House Sale.—H. O. Seg^rs. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the bodt, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weiehts guaranteed. A trial solicited. —y^J.. Smcock. #182 WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods o Belf-ct from. Register Grates, Stoves, ortable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kepf- m stock.—J. W, Hardley, East ■■ ———^ "TT7 ANTED Known.—Come and see YV the Bargains now on at Melford House.- H, 0. Segebs. WANTED KNOWN.—2SO Ladies Maids' and Children's Ulsters Mid Jackets (mostly goodqualities) marked cheap to clear. Many one third and half the ucual price.— Jd. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at 'The Cornjeb. TO Meet the Times.—l am (supplying Galvatriaed Iron Tanks from 30a upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions, Inspaction invited.— -J." W. Haßdley, East street. JBJ2OI W~* ANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and h highly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis ount for Cash. Repairs dona at once. A staff of men always kept and best material and workmanship guaranteed. BALL Dresses, Evening Gloves, MCounts m Silver and Gold, Muffs, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes, Invigorator Corsets, with straps, V and M. Zone and all other makes, just pened.—Andrew Orr. 4 57 /^HOICEST new season's Figs and \J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, 2s each.— H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East street. WANTED.— Earn Money at Home, either sex; new work; just started ; all earn good wages j no walking or travelling required ; anyone can do the work ; boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Write for particulars at once, before our list is full, and enclose addressed envelope and stamp for reply to Jambs G. Saroood, Manager, P.O, B«986, Sydney; or, 65 Royal Arcade, George amTPifcfc Streets, Sydney. /Genuine sale, to reduce stock, \JT 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 J Reduced m Price for Cash during this month. —L. F. Andre wes awo Co, Stationer* Hall. Aehburton.