MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, June 4. For Napier, Gisborne and Auckland, per Taupo, at 6.30 a.m. For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at O.?3O p.m.; late fee letters, guards van, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at OSO p.m. ; late fee letters, express van, 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, June 8. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (speciall addressed correspondence only), Point de Galle, Imlw, China, China, Japan, &c, and also for Australian colonies, per express (to connect with s.e. Wairarapa at Port Chalmers), at 18.30 p.in ; late fee letters, guard's van on express, 12.53 p.m. THURSDAY, June 9. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), per s.s. Kimutaka :— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers at 0.30 a.m.; This mail will be due m London on July 13. ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD—DIRECT MAILS. Aorangi, left May 14, due London June 24. Coptic, left May 26, due London July 6. Rimutaka, leaving June 9, due London July 20. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Ruapehu, due colony June 13. HOMEWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Monowai, left Auckland May 21, due London June 22. Alameda, leaving June 18, due London July 20. OUTWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Mariposa, due Auckland June 17.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1892. CURRENT TOPICS.

property was ■ shown to.be m the Museum, part Mr Forbes' personal property, and part claimed by persons who had sent it to Mr Forbes for examination, etc. The Governors no } doubt acted within their right m dis missing Mr Forbes, but their subse quent conduct towards him will meet nothing but condemnation from the public [By a telegram to-day we learn that the difficulty has been settled.l J .

Uecent cablegrams have brought particulars of the latest of Britain's "little wars"—that against the Jebas, or Jebus, a West African tribe—which culminated m the King of the tribe being captured and, we may assume, the British point being gained. The Jebus (we learn from a contribution to a contemporary) hold a very important geographical position, their country forming a frontier along tie lagoon giving access to the port of Lagos, o ie of the British West African Crown colonies, and extending for some miles into the interior. The main roads from a large portion of the rich back country of Yoruba pass through Jebu, and hitherto the Jebus have levied heavy tolls upon all produce passing through their country, and, moreover, have compelled the Yorubas to sell to them, thus acting as middlemen to the traders of Lagos. The same policy has been adopted m regard to goods passing from Lagos to Yoruba. For the last thirty years Britain has endeavoured by friendly negotiations to break down this system, but hitherto the Jebus have been firm m their refusal even to discuss the question of an alteration of their policy. Recently, however, owing to an insult offered to Captain Denton, C.M.G., the Acting-Governor, who visi ted Jebu on a friendly mission, the colo nial authorities m England determined to take decisive action to bring toan end the obstructive policy of the Jebus. The new Governor, Mr G. T. Carter, C.M.G., was instructed to demand an apology from them, and to insist upon the roads through their country being free, both from the interior to Lagos and vice versa. An ultimatum was sent to the King Awujali, who sent a deputation to Lagos. They were practically forced into agreeing to the complete freedom of the roads, as they were told that m case of refusal a British force would visit them. The deputation ultimately gave way, but absolutely refused to sign any docu ment as they did nob understand " book," and at length the Governor had to be content with the signatures of two educated Jebu« who were present, but formed no part of the deputation, to a treaty prepared. This was m January last. Evidently the king declined to ratify such an agreement, hence the visit of a British expedition.

The state cf affairs m connection with the Curatorship of the Christ church Museum is a very serious scandal. We may pass over the in compatibility of temper which made it impossible for Mr Forbes and a ma jority of the Board of Governor to get along with each other, as being nothing extraordinary. Learned men have crotchets and are impatient of any want of consideration for them, so that quarrels often arise upon wha 1} to the vulgar world appear very insignifi cant grounds. But the Museum quarrel has clegenarated into an extremely unseemly phase. Instead of follow ing the business-like course of appointing a committee or individual to take over the custody of the Museum from Mr Forbes, when any discrepancies could have bee'i ad justed or explained, he was dismiss*"' with 'A &erfcajn sum m lieu of node and stock then tefcen of t'.-e exhibits. The latter work was dons hastily and inaccurately, and the very serious charge was as hastily made against Mr Forbes of haying misappropriated some of the Museum property, Part of this j

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Next Chriarmas time the Auckland Trot ting Club will probably give a £300 stake for the principal race on their programme. Compulsory insurance and no superannu ation allowance to be the new rale m Queensland for civil servants. " Moderately moral" is the extraordinary term under which certain toys brought under the attention of the. Victorian customs authorities are classified. While men are clamouring m Melbourne for roofs to cover them at night froni_cold and rain there are said to be over 17,000 houses empty m the city and suburbs. The Museum difficulty has been settled. The writ issued by Mr Forbes, the late Ciuator, against tl;« Chairman, and Board of Governors is settled by the payment of the cheque for £400 compensa tion and salary due, with costs. The distribution of prizes to the scholars of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School takes place to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. The Rev Mr Woodward, of Timaru, wil preach m the Church m the evening. The dividend to March, 1892, to Ashburton shareholders iv the Canterbury-Belfast Co operative Bacon Curing and Export Com pany is now payable at the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, A football club has been formed at Long beach. Mr J. C. N. Grigg is president; Mr E. Humphreys captain ; and Mr C. Buchanan secretary. Some first-rate players are among the members, and a match with Ashburtou may be looked for before long. One day this week Mr William Langdon, Westerfield, had his attention drawn to an unusual splashing m the water-race running through his property. On examination he found that a trout, weighing 51b 3oz, had managed to get so far out of its Ia fitude. At Timaru yesterday, Jeremiah Egan, licensee of the Royal Hotel, was- charged with supplying intoxicating liquor to a drunken man. The case was dismissed. The witnesses for the prosecution could not say what was supplied and the customer was too drunk to know. The rainfall m Ashbvrton for the month of May was 2.23 inches, and for the five months ending May 31, 15.89 inches against 14.70 at Rangiora. Rain fell on nine days m one of which less than .01 tell. The heaviest falls were registered 7th, Bth and 14th, when the guage recorded .65, .64, and .53 respectively. We are sorry to hear that Mr Cox has been compelled, by the effects of the accident which he sustained early m the season, to resign the captaincy of the Ashburton Foot balfdub. A general meeting of the mem bers will be held this evening to elect his successor. „ Residents m the Loweliff district will be pleased to see by the report of the proceed ings at the meeting of die Board of Educa tion, on Thursday, that immediate steps are to be taken to establish an aided school m their locality. The want of educational facilities hitherto has been one of the greatest drawbacks of the Lowcliff-Coldstrcam district. Two Hawke's Bay sheep farmers have just negotiated large loans m Britain at lower rates than have ever before been ob tained. One is a Waipukura.it fanner who has negotiated Tor £100,000 at 5 per cent, and an East Coast sheep farmer has arranged for £80,000 at a similar rate. To-morrow being Whit sundiy the offer tories will be given m St. Stephen's church and throughout the Diocese to the Melan esian Mission. The services m the above church will be at 8.30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. There will be a collection m the Sunday .Schools for the same object. Mr D M'Grflgor's howe Renfrew Jock died on Monday last, full of uge and honors. The horse was imported, the " North Otago Times " believes, by the Land Company 17 or 18 year 3 ago, and at the time of his death was about 21" years old. He was a grand horse, and has left some good stock behind him. He had been out of the district for many years, but lately came back, and beciine the property of Mr D. M'Gregor. A movement is on foot at Chertsey, m bachelor circles, to give a return dance for the ladies " White Ribbon " ball of last Winter. This dance was considered by far the prettiest and most enjoyable of any ever held" there, and its return is sure to be very popular. The. promoters are now issuing m vitations for Friday evening June 24. The music and catering are m good hands and an enjoyable eveningmay be anticipated. There was not a large attendance at the performance of "Caste" last night, many things combining to prevent a rush upon the benches, bub the plucky und clever performers did not allow the meagre audi ence to clamp their enthusiasm or reduce their loyalty to duty, and the piece was played out to its most minute particular with all the talent the amateurs could throw into it. The characters were token by tke ladies and gentlemen who first appeared m the east, with the exception of " Captain Hawtree," and m this case Mr W. E. Dolman made au admirable successor to Mr Potter. A specially attractive feature of the evening was the music supplied by the OjCJhestral Society. The arrangement for the opening of the Gratton Rigga season on Moneay evening at the Oddfellows' are completed. In"The Shadows of a Great City" they will introduce stage machinery of a' kind seldom before attempted here, the changes of the scene being wonderful. "The Shadows of a Great City," is the story of an unprincipled young man who desires the removal of a child who stands between him and a million of money. He hire 3a i convict, whose escape from prison he | secures, to commit the deed, and this enteresting individual endgavours to fulfil the compact by drowning the child. Un successfully, however for the little one is saved by another convict, who is imprisoned for a robbery committed by the aforesaid chief villain, but who escapes with the would be murderep, After twenty years the girl has grown up to be ft pp&ity yoking woman, and her rescuer has fallen m love with her and she with him. But then come the villain again a puts a stop to the love story, taking the young lady, whose guardian he {g, back to riches and sending the lover back to prison. The end is approached by situation's of various degrees of excitement, judiciously bjended with humour, and the certain falls upon several smiling faoes and the discomfiture of the rogues, who aig, as it customary, caught by the servants of justice. 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The Christ-church. Museum Comtrittes have decided to make an offer to Mr Forbes with a view to settling the present difficulty. The nature of the offer has not been made public. Professor Hutton has replied to Mr Forbes' solicitor' 3 letter, accusing him of Wse and careless statements concerning articles j said to be missing from the museum He says that pamphlets alleged to have been: missed were not found m their proper places, but among some old reports ; that a missing book was certainly on the shelves, but not with other books of the same series; that there was no entry m the exchange books of certain missing bones having been exchanged, though there was such an entry m the book of such additions to museum. A very successful exhibition of the working of the Howard digging plough was held m one of Mr Hunt's paddocks, near Ashburton, on Thursday last. There was a more than usually good attendance of farmers and practical ploughmen, who canvassed both the plough and the work it j did very closely. The plough is intended to do, as far as it'is possible for a plough, the work on a large paddock that a spade will, do on a small area, and the maker has been I able to secure his aim. The plough turns a I clean furrow, buries the weeds and rubbish far j down below the snrface, and leaves a fine tilth The furrow, when depth and width are taken into consideration and the treat ment of the subsoil, is better than can be obtained by the ordinary plough, with but a slighfincrea.se m draught. An Order iii Council, published on Thurs day, notifies new regulations regarding class books for public schools under the Educa tion, Act, 1877, and under the same Act the following regulation respecting teachers' certificates is brought into force. Any candidate who has served four years as pupil teacher, or has been a student m a Teachers' Training College for one year may be examined without regard to age, but, with this exception, any candidate for examination must give evidence of having reached the age of eighteen years, and with the same exception every candidate relying on a equivalent axamination must give evidence of having reached the age of eighteen years before the time of such examination. The Grattan-Riggs season at Timaru, which commenced on Wednesday last, has been most snccessful. On Wednesday evening the company were seen m the drama " The Shadows of a Great City ; " on Thursday m " The Irish Detective ; " and on Friday (last evening) m " Arrah-na-Pogue." Of the lady members of the company Miss Maud Appletou created a most favorable impres sion, it being quicky apparent that she is one of the most accomplished artistes that had ever visited South Canterbury. Mr Grattan Riggs cannot be praised too highly, for no matter what the parts are, he is simply inimitable. Mr Tnman, Mr Inglis, and Mr West are also first-class actors, and the other members of the company are worthy com panions of sunh excellent principals. The scenery is exceedingly good, and the dramas are mounted m a very complete manner. From the splendid reception the company have met with at Timaru, we have confidence m anticipating that their Ashburton season, which opens on Monday evening with the melodrama " The Shadows of a Great City, will also be a success.

Deceming in Scotland.

Intense interest has been taken m Scotland as elsewhere (says the " Otago Daily Times " correspondent) m the dis closures made regarding the career of the arch-villain Deeming, and the publicity given to them has elicited some particulars respecting his doings on this side of the Tweed. It is affirmed that he was at one time a fishmonger m Argyle place, Edin burgh, hut left the city soon, and m a remarkable manner. He was _ closely watched by detectives, on suspicion of being " wanted " by the London police, but he evidently discovered their attentions. One day he brushed past the detectives m the common stair as he was going up to his lodgings on the third floor. As soon as he got mhe asked his landlady for the loan of her clothes rope, and on getting it immediately went into his own room. The detectives speedily followed him, but only to find the window open and the bird flown. He had tied tits rope to the bedpost, slid down it out side, and got clear off. His landlady stated that he always carried a long blaied knife on his person, and kept a loaded pistol within reach at night. He seems to hive been m Edinburgh from April to August 1882 and went under the name of" Williams. The man who managed his shop for him is now rosident m Gl sgow. About six years ago he seems to have lodged, under tne same name, ac the Royal Hotel, Gaiashiels, for some days. He sought to pay his hotel bill by cheque, but the landlord, acting under the advice of the local superintendent of police, declined to accept payment m that form. " Williams " got the money m some other way and cleared out. It is now believed that he abstracted two £10 notes from the pocketbook of an English traveller, who missed the notes while stajiag at the hotel at the time, but no one suspected the "inspector of regiments" as being the thief. It seems that the murdered woman Emily Mather was well-known m Forres, where she had spent her holidays with her grandparents on several occasions during her school career.

Arechbishop Vaughan on Temperance.

In the course of an interview with a correspondent. i)r Herbert Vaughan, who has just been appointed Archbishop of Westminster, said :—" Of course I am a strong advocate of temperance. We have had most successful crusades m my dio cese carried on by the Total A bstinence League and the Association of Prayer. But I ani not now a total abstainer myself, though I was for three years. In fact, my doctor insisted upon my taking some stimulaut, and I, therefore indulge m n teaspoonful of whisky before going to bed. lam sure the re are workers to whom stimulants m moderation are absolutely , necessary, and they also help the diges tion. On the other hand, there are those who cannot resist the craving for drink without taking the pledge. In Our cru sade, members were not all total ab stainers," find here the Bishop points out certain passages m the handbpok of the j crusaders, especially one running as fol lows ; —*« As there unhappily exists m this country a heresy m respect to tne nature of spjrituou.^ liquors, and the Salford Dio cesan Orusade" js determined, above all things, to preserve inviolate the true f '4th, without which it is impossible to please God, it here enters its protest against even the suspicion of heretical teaching, Every member of the crusade, therefore, declares that he heartily rejects and antheinatises the detestable heresy of the Manichees —gondemned by the Church 15 centuries ago —which teaches that spiritu* I ous liquors are not creatures of God, that they are intrinsically evil, and that who ever uses them ia thereby guilty of sin. No person can be a member of the Salford Cjt-usadp who does not from his heart reject this..*' ' " But don't you think that a good deal of the drunkenness arises from adul terated beer?" "I thought so once," replies the Bishop, "but inasmuch as the clnef constable of the borough caused samples of ale from fifty public-houses to be analysed and found them all pure, I have changed my opinion,"

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held yesterday. Present—Messrs Harper, Friedlander, Brown, Coster, and Cameron. Mr W. C. Walker telegraphed an apology for hip absence from the meeting, and Mr Wright for his absence till the arrival of the express. Mr Harper was elected Chairman m Mr Walker's absence. chairman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows : — The audited accounts have been received from the Auditor-General, signed by him as correct, and the adjourned annual meeting will now be held after the ordinary meeting to-day. Separate accounts for the water race districts have been opened according to the wish of the Council. A printed statement of the results of the Conference of County Council delegates held m Auckland is placed on the table for the information of the Council. The Christchurch Charitable Aid Board has asked for the balance of the subsidy due for the year ending March 31, 1892. A cheque for this sum has been made out. Mr H. JZuider writes that a requisition to the Postmaster-General to i have telephones erected m Ashburton is being circulated and asks if the Council requires one erected. engineer's report. Tlie Engineer's report was read as follows: — Plains Water Supply,—The mains and flumes have now been overhauled, and most of the distributing races put m fair order. The ranger reports that the races on some of the larger holdings have been insufficiently cleaned, but that further improvement will be made during the month. The accumulation of shingle at inlet of auxiliary channel has been re moved, and the willows planting north of inlet will be undertaken, shortly I find it will be situated entirely on reserve 2501, which is under the control of this Council. The B 5 race, for Messrs Capon, Wilson, and others, is m course of construction and will be finished m a few days. The race for Village Settlement, Springfield, is also m hand. Village Settlement Race, Chertsey,—l have looked out a suitable route for this race, which would start from D raca m Mr Scarlett's freehold and terminate at Mr Stringfellow's homestead, as shown by hard red line on plan. The length would be about 220 chains, and the cost including fords and railway culverts, and a con tribution of £7 10s towards extending Winchmore auxiliary, I estimate at i-'SO 16s Bd. Of this amount Mr Stringfellow would contribute the share due to his property, which would be about £10. A further extension infght be made on the red dotted line, m length about 205 chains, but the route is intersected by gullies, and m part has insufficient fall. The cost would be about £31, but m the circumstances the owners are not anxious for that extension, as they say it would be of comparatively small benefit. The race for Messrs Wilkinson and others is shown by dotted blue line, length 290 chains with two fords. The cost, including contribution towards ex tending Winchmore main, I estimate at £37 ss. They will guarantee the funds, and are anxious that tenders be called for the work, m time for acceptance at next meeting. The race for Mr Gardiner and Acton might also be put m hand at the same time. I have arranged regarding the route. Netherby Water Suppiy.—As requested. I have prepared a section, via Creek Road, through lot 134 to Main South Road, the cost of which portion would be about £35, but the owners of lot 134 object to a race there on account of awkward severance. In connection with this subject, it now appears that the settlers m the upper portion of Allenbon district wish a .service also, and are prepared to pay for it. T am therefore of opinion it would be bettor to make one thing of it, and bring m the '■ace from a higher point, by way of 'Middle Road, as indicated on map, I understand that a deputation representing the Allenton settlers will to-day wait on the Council to obtain sanction for this proposed service,. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The contractor for widening race m Shep^ herd's Bush district is now getting on vigorously, and I go next week to mark off some of the new races, which will be supplied from the additional water new being brought m. P7 race near Hinds township is finished, and a small supply turned m which will be increased when the widening «f P race is elected. I have inspected the route for race asked for by Messrs Cass, Giles, and othors, which is practicable for greater part of the way, but some of them wish to adhere to fenoe lines which would involve cut tings three to four feet deep. Even with a gradient of 1 m 825, as per sections and deviations; would have to be made at those points. The owners higher up are willing to leave the existing race apen for the service of those on lower side of road if it should ever be required. Meantime there is no water to spare from the Tinwald-Waterton race for t-his purpose. Mr Boyle and Messrs Roberts and Sorner ville are anxious to have work started on the race between 07 and 08 which they asked for. They are prepared to contri bute their quota for necessary enlarge ments from Cavendish downwards, bub the Koad Boards interested, Anama and Upper Ashburton, have not yet guaranteed any contribution from " thirds " for this purpose. A communication from the latter Road Boad will be laid before you to-day. County Bridges.—The painting qf the Ashburton traffic bridge, and approach fences has been completed, and the tarring of south Ashburton river bridge, Mount Somers, is m hand. Plantations.—-Fresh tenders for plough ing, eto., will be placed before you to : day. PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. For the race asked for by Mr Wilkinson and others, tenders were ordered to be invited for next meeting as soon as the guarantee ia received. The Gardiner's and Acton race was left m abeyance. ASHIJURTQN-RANGITATA WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from the Upper Ashburton Roard Board m reference to a water race for Mr Shillito, who had to draw all the water he used with sled and tub fqr a considerable distance. It was resolved that, provided the Engineer can arrange satisfactorily with the adjacent owners, the work necessary to give the supply asked for be taken m hand at once. MOUNT SOMBRS TRAMWAY. The Engineer was instructed to report at next meeting on the Mount Somers tramway and plant. WATER SUPI'LY ACCOUNTS. The Council went into Committee on the subject of the water supply accounts, and on resuming, the following resolution was passed :—" That, m connection with the opening of new accounts as provided | by The Water Supply Act, 1891, the said j accounts be debited with all expenditure ' incurred since April 1 last, and all water rates due up to that date be credited to the general account." WATER SERVICES. Applications for minor services and alterations made by Messrs Walter" F. Hardley, George Elliott, and M. Wilson were granted, and one by Mr M, I. Brown was referred to the Engineer for report. WJANTAiHQNS. The Chairman of the Canterbury Plantation Board, Mr E. G. Wright, wrote stating that the Board would plant and fence at their own cost sixty acres of the reserves in 1 the county, if the Council would indicate any particular block "'or I blocks of jaud they wished to have planted

this year. If the land selected were near the hills, the Hoard would prefer to plant it chiefly with larch. The matter was referred to the Engineer m the meantime, and the thanks of the Council were tendered to the Chairman of the Plantation Board. It was resolved to place sixty acres of Reserve 2589 at thp disposal of the Canterbury Plantation Board for planting. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. Mr 11. Z wider wrote asking if the Council would be willing to join a tele phone exchange m Ashburton. The Council expressed its willingness to have the Ciuncil Chambers and the Hospital connected with th<* exchange. The Council adjourned for luncheon, and on resuming Mr Wright took his seat. ALLENTON WATER SUPPLY. Messrs Craighead and Randall waited on the Council m support of a petition for a supply of water from a point m the mill raoe through Mr Donald Williamson's 1 property, serving about two miles of district, and emptying into the proposed race for the Netherby supply. The peti tioners were quite willing to conform to all requirements of the Council m regard to the service asked for. The petition was signed by nine ratepayers. The Engineer was instructed to see the parties interested, report upon the cost of the work, airi supply estimate of fair apportionment of the cost as between the Allenton settlers and the Hampstead Town District. MR SAMUEL BROWN's SUPPLY. Mr .1. Brown moved for a return show ing the acreage of Mr Samuel Brown's property watered by the county races, exclusive of that watered by the river race, and the chainage he has to pay for and keep clean. Mr Wright seconded, and the motion was carried. NOTICE Or MOTION. Mr Wright gave notice to move at next meeting—" That the resolution passed this third day of June (when only five members of the Council were present), dealing with the opening of the new water supply accounts be rescinded, and the debtor balances of the several water race accounts, as shown m the annual balance sheet, be carried forward m the new account." TENDERS. Tenders for ploughing, etc., at Valetta and Rangitata were opened, and accepted as follows : - -No 1~ Arthur Ede ; No 2— George Tilson. PAYMENTS. Payments to the amount of about £1000 were passed for payment. BALANCE SHEET. A special meeting of the Council was held to pass the balance sheet n^ audited, and the balance sheet was ordcr-i to be advertised, The Council then adjourned,

THE MARKETS.

[VHR IMS.&SS ASSOCIATION].

(Received June 3, 11.50 a.m.) London. June 1. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,764,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,984,000 quarters.

Grain and Produce.

The following; is the Ohristchurch Corn Exchange report for the week ending Juno 4 :—Wheat. —The deliveries during the week have been better both m quantity and quality, hence rejections have been less. In addition some large parcels sent into store have been resold and shipped as sound, having, we suppose, dried m store. Prices are about the same as last week. Barley.—The demand for local requirements has ceased for the present. Oats. —Lots of inquiries, but we do nob know of any large transactions similar to those reported from the south. Potatoes.—Growers consider they have struck oil if they can sell ab 16s ; some have sold at that price. Butter.—We hear rumours of the factory system being likely to be introduced on a large- scale ; we want Ab. More than half the consump tion m Christ-church for ihe winter months comas from Taranaki. The fol lowing are prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., packages extra ; potatoes excepted. Wheat—Tuscan 3s 7d, Peavl 3.3 OJI, Hunter's 3s sd. Oats—Prime milling Is 9d, feed sorts. Is 7d, dun Is (id. Barley—Malting 4s. Ryegrass, dressed, 3s 3d. Cocksfoot, 2|d to 3fd. Beans, 3s. Peas, 2s lid to 3s 3d. Butter, factory, lid ; other 8d to 9d. Cheese, 3|d to 4d, Potatoes —Dervvents 16s, kidney 22s 6d.

Rakaia Monthly Sale.

MESSRS MILES AND CO. Messrs Miles and Co. report: —At our monthly sale held at Rakaia on Thursday, June 2, we were iavoi'ed with large entries of sheep, for which there was good compe tition amongst the farmers and others, who mustered m considerable force. The auctioneer, m introducing the sale, intimated that the business of Mr George Jameson had been amalgamated with that of Messrs Miles and Co., under which firm future sales would be conducted. Mr Jameson will still continue m personal supervision of the districts of Ashburton and Rakaia to gether with Mr E. W. Hanmer. Spirited biddings were shqwn for an excellent line of hoggets from Mr Stringfellow, which realised 14s Bd. A small lot of crossbred ewes m lamb sold at 13s 3d, and the same price was obtained for two-toobh store ewes. A line of medium and crossbred ewes made 13s Bd. Our sales for the day comprised : - 9S cross bred ewes m lamb at 13s 3d ; 20(i c •jtoLr jd store two-tooth ewes, 13s 3d; 223 hoggets at 14s Sd ; 121 crossbred ewes, 13s 8d 3 430 merino wefchers at (33.

Licensing Committees.

(I'ER PBEBS ASSOCIATION.) Tisjaru, June 3. At a prohibition meeting on Wednes day, the Rev. Mr Gillies said there was an understanding between the publicans ' and the Licensing Committee last .Tune, that the several lectures and threats of the latter were not to be taken seriously. It was all stage thunder, with not the slightest chance of any lightning follow ing it. The Chairman of the Committee to-day, at the request of his colleagues, referred to the statements as vindictive and untrue, and challenged Mr Gillies to prove them or be branded as a vindictive slanderer.

NEGLECTED ASHBURTON.

It is high time that steps were taken to impress upon the Kail way Com missioners and upon the Government the serious inconvenience to the public and to the departments by the alto gether insufficient accommodation pro vided at the .Ashburton Railway Station and Post Office. As for the station, the business has altogether outgrown the facilities pro vided, the buildings, platform, and station yard being each and all far too small for the requirements of the traffic. On the arrival of trains the platform is so thronged that it is a work of difficulty for passengers to struggle through the crowd from or tc the carriages or refreshment room, to say nothing of the danger of damaged shins from contact with "trucks of luggage dragged through the press with difficulty, and a hasty " by-your- Jeay'e" by hurried and worried porters. As for ladies an,d children, for them

the case is even worse, and we have I on occasions s«en men with children m their arms literally fighting their way through. The fact is, there is uot half enough platform space, Ashburton being, m this particular, far behind other places with less claims. Again the offices set apart for the station master and booking clerks are little better than sentry boxes, and alto gether inadequate to the work of the department. The present buildings are, moreover, old and shabby, and want pulling down altogether to make room for a more commodious and better arranged structure. As to the station yard, the want of room seri ously impedes the proper carrying on of the traffic. On Thursday morning, for example, the goods train from Ohristchurch, being a few minutes late, arrived simultaneously with the train from the south, and was followed at a few minutes interval by the first passenger train from the north. All being long trains it was impossible to run either of them into a siding so as to leave space for another to pass, there not being sufficient space be tween the points, so all three had to wait for something like twenty minutes while one of the trains was cut up into sections and shunted hither and thither to make way for the others—all which would have been I avoided had the yard been sufficiently ] spacious. The matter is one which calls for prompt attention, for it is impossible to carry on the business of the station properly under present circumstances—while it is also to be borne m mind that the existing state ef things is precisely that most cal culated to ensure the occurrence of some accident, possibly involving loss of life. We would suggest that the question should be taken up by our business men and by the Borough and County Councils, and that strong representations should be made through the member for the district to the Railway Commissioners with whom it rests to provide a remedy. I As regards the post office, the counter-space provided for the transac tion of money-order, telegraph, and | postal business is altogether inadequate, I and so also is the space provided for the public, awhile a more incon veniently arranged building so far as regards the facilities provided for the officers themselves it would be hard to imagine. The same thing is true of the accommodation—save the mark !— provided for the holders cf private boxes; and, as m the case of the rail way station, it is beyond question that what is wanted is a much larger 1 and entirely new building. The busi ness transacted at Ashburton well warrants it—Ashburton being one of the very best offices, from a revenue point of view, among towns of its status—and m this matter, as m that of the railway station, no time should be lost m making the strongest possible representations to the powers that be.

Education Board.

ASHBURTON BUSINESS.

The following items of local business were transacted at the meeting of the Education Board m Christclmrch on Thursday 1;— The Buildings Committee reported, inter alii.—The Wakanui School Com mittee wrote to the effect that they had never promised to level the gully at the River- ide School. It was explained that the Clerk of Works understood from a member of the Committee that the gully was to be ploughed m, and part of it was acbu*lly done. He was directed to report on the matter when m the neighbourhood. The application for a change of the name of the Rokeby. district to Wilburn was considered. It was pointed out that no reason had been assigned for the altera tion. The householders at Upper Ash burton Forks wrote to request that the school might be proceeded with. The Clerk of Works was directed to prepare plans and invite tenders. An application for a school was'received from residents m the south-east of Coldstream Road District, and was referred to the Board. The Eiffelton School Committee for warded a list of trees required. It was agreed to allow five hundred macro carpa, but to let the Committee find the rest. The Mount Somers Committee wrote about the condition of the house. The Clerk of Works was directed to report when m the neighbourhood. The Kyle School Committee applied for one of Mr Rule's filters. They were informed that the Board would make enquiries respecting them, and would reply later. On the motion of Mr Wright it was resolved that pending the erection of a school building the Board take steps to open an aided school as early as possible at Lowcliffe. The Elgin School Committee asked th,at their school might be examined when the new mistress just appointed began her duties. It was resolved that the request could not be, complied with, as the arrangements for the year's examinations had been carefully prepared, and any interference with them would throw the whole into disorder. The Board confirmed the fallowing elections to School Committees ;—Long beicli, Messrs W. Gluyas and J. O'Donnell jLismore, Mr James Patterson. Several objections were raised to School Committee eleotions, The election of Mr John Clarke, Ashton, was declared invalid ; and it was decided not to disturb the election, of she Springburn Committee.

We clip the following important testiino nial from the "Illawarra Mercury" (N.S.W. of the 30th March. It needs no comment:— "Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountains writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel) ho has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the 'Illftwarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a. bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, ohemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March m st., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found he Eucalypti Extract i cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the 'Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering Humanity. "—(Advt.) ' 6 Hoixoway's Ointment axd Pills. — Counsel for the delicate.—Those to whom geasons cf changeable temperatures are pro raoted periods of trial should seek the earliost opportunity of removing all obstaoles to good health. This cooliug ointment, perseveringly rubbed upon the skin, is the most: reliable remedy for overcoming all iseases of the throat and chest. Quinsey, relaxed tonsils, sore throat, swollen glands, ordinary catarrh, and bronchitis, usually prevailing at this season, may be arrested as soon as discovered, and every symptom )anished by Holloway's simple anc] effective treatment. * This ointment' and 'pills are highly recommended for the facility with" lirhich they successfully conquer influenia ;' jihey allay m an incredibly short time the i qistressi»g fever.and teasjng cough,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(IRK PKESS ASSOCIATION.)

THE OUTPUT OF COPPER,

London, June 2. As the result of the decision of the Copper Conference, all European and American producers of copper have agreed to restrict the; output. DERBY DAY. " Despite the motion carried m the Hottse of Commons not to adjourn over Derby Day, there was no quorum, con sequently an adjourr.m:nt had to be made. . f SUEZ CANAL CHARGES. Owing to the increased traffic the Suez Canal Company has decided to make a reduction m January next of 50 centimes per ton on the charges upon vessels passing through the Canal. BARON HIRSCH'S BENE FACTIONS. The amount spent and pledged to Charitable Institutions m Europe m 1891 by Baron Hirsch was £3,000,000. His gross winnings on the English turf during the same period, amount ing to close on £8000, Were given, to the London hospitals. . :: ? ALLEGED ADULTERATION. The " Standard" alleges that a quantity of spurious houey, wine, and oil, has immensely prejudiced the mar kets here, and it advises those dealing m the articles mentioned to purchase only from merchants of high standing. THE ULSTER CONVENTION. The Grand Orange Lodge has re solved not to attend the Ulster Con vention m a corporate capacity, "but urges members to support the gather ing. THE MINERS' STRIKE. The Durham colliery owners are yielding to the pleading of the Bishop of Durham to re-open the pits at a re duction m the men's wages of 10 per cent., instead of 13| per cent as at first proposed.

THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

New York, June 2. The supporters of Mr Grover Cleve land demand admission, of delegates to the Convention. THE SILVER CONFERENCE. Eight European nations have ac cepted invitations to be represented at the Silver Conference, which is to be held shortly. REVOLT IN HONDURAS. News has beeD received that a revolt has broken out m Honduras, and the insurgents have captured La Puebla and Cartez, Many were killed and wounded m the engagement.

HUNGARIAN POLITICS.

Vienna, June 2. The Hungarian Diet has carried a resolution which makes provision to equalise the liberty of churches, In the course of a speech to-day the Emperor declared that he had no fear of a great war arising m the near future.

AUSTRALIAN.

COMMISSIONER EDDY. Sydney, June 3. Mr Hoyle, M.P., threatened to bring an action against Mr Eddy, Chief Commissioner, on account of words used _by the latter that' there was collusion between certain witnesses giving evidence before the Royal Com mission. Mr Eddy has written to the Commissioners regretting making use of the words complained of, and ex plaining that they were uttered under great mental strain.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(WVdo not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE MEMBER FOR ASHBURTON.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I can assure Mr Wright he is very much mistaken concerning "Anxious Enquirer," and if his hands are as clean with regard to " roll stuffing " he ought to be congratulated. Road Board matters may be important, but surely the whole electorate is not to be neglected on that account; and now that the matter has been brought, Under his notice, if he refuses fco give an account of himself m the House since elected, I think there is but one inference tb be drawn,-~I am, etc., Anxious Enquirer, June i.

Intercolonial Rifle Match.

[per press association.]

Wellington, June 4. Major Somerville has received informa tion that the intercolonial rifle match will be fired at Sydney about October 23. Every colony will be represented, and Major Somerville is especially anxious for Isew Zealand representatives to s o. There will be ten men m each team, ranges 50C, 600 and 700 yds, fifteen shots at each. Major Somerville thinks the Government might be induced to assist with ammunition and part payment fares, and that each district should select its best men and send them to Sydney, the team to be chosen from the best scorers at the above ranges.

BOARD OF REVIEW

The following completes the list of alterations made by the Board of Review of Land Assessments : — ASHIJURTON BOROUGH. Somerset Hotel, | James Lane, pro prietor, total value reduced to £6000, improvements increased to £3000 ; Wm. Anderson, old Town Hall, reduced to £2400. HAMPSTEAD. Thos. Bullock, reduced to £175. LONGBEACH. Thomas White, farm, value raised £3 per acre ; G. Body, raised £6 10s, per acre ; W, H. Ford, raised £6 per [acre; Crowe and Lysaghfc, reduced from £15 to £10 per acre. MOUNT SOMERS. Alford Estate, total reduced to £34,015 10s, improvements increased to £7218 ; Hugh Muirhead, lesse's interest reduced to £200 ; O. G. Tripp, reduced to £150 ; Hugo Kriedlander, Roxburgh farm, re-, duced to £1269. SOUTH KAKAIA. R. Magson, reduced to £4403. MOUNT HUTT. A. H. Somerville, reduced by £422 to £8782; J. 0. Wason, Corwar, valuation upheld £35,565, improvements increased to £10.183 ; Max Friedlander, improved value on 87 acres increased by £2 lfts per acre;-''. '.■".".. ' .•. ' ..,' '.* * '

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Wanted. I CASH Advertisements ™™rjs* heading not exceeding blXlii^.-C* WOEDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Offi^__^2_^^ "T~SHBURTON~ Wesleyan Church.— /\_ Preacher for To-morrow, Rev. b. Wty. Morning subject-" Characteris tics of Christian Love"; Kvemng "Permanency and SuprMnacyjrfjgve^ "VvTInTED KNOWN - That the VV" Prizes m connection with the Primitive Methodist Chinch Sunday School, will be distributed m the Church, To-Mobkow Afternoon, at 3 o clock, by Mr J IS Buchanan. Parents and friends cordially invited. The Rev Woodward f Tiraaru, will preach m the same Church 6 .3o,_Sul)ject-" For the sake of khers." (lT A' ~~ CHALLESGE.-Try our Teas, will compare for Quality with any m the market. 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, and 2s Bd. —'Stephens Bros., Market House, b U ~\ FEW very pretty Wall Fans just J\_ opened. Also,—new Lines m Ornaments and Fancy Goods.—H. M. JOH EH. _ SPECIAL Value m Pianos by Haake. Iron frame, full trichord, over strung, brass wrist plank ; guaranteed. £42 10s -H, M. Jones. "TT~ r ANTED Known. —The nicest stock VY of New Winter Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, &c, U at B. W. AICOBN AND CO.'S ° °U WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H Coimbk's, "The Corner." WANTED, purchasers of Blankets, Flannels, and General Drapery 0 remember that Best Value m the trade s at g. W. Alcors and Co/s 5 51 1 Q/\ NEW Volumes just &dded to my JLOv/ Circulating Library. Subscrip tion 33 6d quarter ; 10a 6d per annum. H, M. Jo-was. . „ , TtV ANTED Known.—lf you want W plerxty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, como to Melford House Sale.—H. 0. SEamw. . SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. — W. J. Wook. 4J182 WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods o select from. Register Grates, Stoves, °ortable Boilers, Spouting ami Ridging keo f. m stock.—J. W. Hardley, East liLt. 6J202 "\T7ANTED Known.-Come and see W the Bargains now on at Melford House.- H. 0. Segers, /"CHOICEST new season's Figs and \J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, 2s each. —H. G-. Flowek, Confectioner, East street. WANTED KNOWN.—2SO Ladies Maids' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets (mostlygoodqualities) marked , cheap to clear. Many one third and half the ucual price.—li. 0. Segbrs, M«lford House. _ WANTWP KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at 'The Coity.Er<.' A IjL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to < V. measure ; fit and workmanship gunraiileed; from 50s cash. Koberi Xlcorn, Ashburhon Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. W~ ANTED Known—That you will make no ruistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and h highly reputed make by calling at J. Mm .-soy's. DuriiT.' cmihSti.j; !i<»lidf,vs dis» ---"v oijnf. f'x.- rjsv'.h- 'iUM^i'-- (!r"|i; 't! (>uce< A ■'■■■<■'•■ ■< men ahv.-.y- kopi .>\.d best mi . vv ■. ;i i■ i-*!». |> guai-an*eed. •; • '..^v tit.: Tunes.— am tiu;>plyintr i, liilvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwaids, warranted for twenty years, F >roo pumps, deep well cylinders of all 'leHjriptiona. Inspscticn invifcad.— J. W. Harpley, East street. "t'2ol BALL Dresses, kvennut .1..._. Mounts m Silver and Gold, Muffd, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes. Invigorator Corsets, with straps 3T and J4, Zone and all other makes, just pened. —Ani»rew Orr. 4 57 iFIENUINE SALE, to reduce Stock, \JC 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. Ail goods Reduced m Price for Cash during this month.—L. F. Andrewes a>«d Co. Stationer's Hall, Ashburton. WANTED.— Earn Money at Home, either sex; new work j just started ; all earn good wages ; 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. Sargood, Manager, P.O. Box 986, Sydney ; or, 65 Royal Arcade, eorge and Pitt Streets, Sydney. 4 110 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. * "", OOD News for the Winter- Best ' r. Makes m English and Colonial BLANKETS at reduced prices.—New Zealand Clothing Factory. KTjGS~Opossum,~Roslyn ) Mosgiel, &c, m endless variety.— Nnw ZBAtAyo CtOTniNo Factory^ /CLOTHING— You will find it to your V_J advantage to buy your Men's and Boys' CLOTHING from us. Capital assortment and prices right.—New Zea iand Clothing Factory. OA n pai *"3 Men!sTweed TROUSERS '4 \j \J at Bs, just opened, good value. New Zealand Clothing Factory. ESTSMHATS—Tf you wish to look wdl, buy your HAT.-5 from the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The fastest shapes and colours to hand. VALUE Unequalled m Overcoats, Waterproofs, Waterproof Riding Aprons, Waterproof Ponchos, Bicycle Capes and Leggings, Waterproofs made to measure.—New Zralant* Clothing Factory, Waterproof Manufacturers. /~1 EISTLEMEN'S Natural Wool Under \jr clotliitisr, "recommended by the faculty." Winter jshipmeHts to hand. Inspection Invited. — New Zealand Clothing Factory. Ni'-.V ZE\LAVD ' ,- .r? T x({ FACTORY. '■'■.' I. ' EBiiEM, .Vlan iger. \ ,^rt»i-«'h)r WdrUn}iin<-elebrat9clSewing i M'tuhine. , <