MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to fche necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, April 30. J For Kaikoura, per Wakatu, at 030 u,m. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per R. M.S. Arawa, as follows:—Ordinary letters at O. 3«» a.m.; This mail will be due m London on June 9, 1892. For Kaikorua, per Jaue Douglas, at 0.J30 p.m.; late fee letters, guards van, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at G.£2O p.m.; late fee letters, guards van, 6.55 p.m.

ENGLISH MAILS.

UOMEWAKD—DIRECT MAILS. Doric, left April 2, duo London May 12. Tongariro, left April 16, clue London May 27 Ruahine left April 21, due London June Arawa, leaving April 30, due London, June 10. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL 3. Mariposa, left April 22, duo London May 23. OUTWARD—DIRECT MAILS Coptic, due colony May 2. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Alameda, dua colony May 20. ■

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1892 THE BOROUGH SURVEY.

A matter of vital importance to the owners of property m the Borough of Ashburton was referred to by the Borough Engineer m his report to the Ooun.-il last Monday, namely the de fective state of the survey marks m the town, and the inaccuracy of many of the boundaries at present marked by fences or buildings. We have lately seen an instance of this m connection with the transfer of the Somerset Hotel property—one of the most valu able and central blocks m the tow.i, and which, one would have thought, would itself have been a landmark whereby to fix the proper boundaries of other sections m the vicinity ; but instead of this, surveyors were occupied for weeks m ascertaining the real limits of the property, so that it might be properly described according to the provisions of the Land Transfer Act, and the cost to the purchaser was a serious item m the transaction. Indeed we understand that the surveyors m order to define the position with certainty had to take their bearings from some survey peg or pegs m the neighbourhood of the hospital! This is not a state of affairs that should exist m any town, far less m the centre of such a town as this, where pro perty is becorairg year by year more valuable. Errors m the boundaries of building sites have before now caused owners of property very heavy loss— there are probably those among oar readers who have heard of a mistake of the sort which Co3t a London firm ! ,£24,000. It i 3 tacitly admitted now I that m^ny buildings m Ashburton have encroached upon adjoining sections, while others actually extend into the line of street. Just now not much is thought cf these irregularities, but the I day will surely come when there 'will be trouble about them unl?ss they are previously adjusted. The Chief Surveyor has expressed his anxiety on the matter, and urges that a standard survey be made, and permanent marks laid down, before serious complications [ arise. The Council took the routine step of referring the question to the Works Committee for consideration and report, and we trust that the I necessity for a standard survey, and ; that without delay, will be seen, and the work authorised to be done im mediately.

LCOAL AND GENERAL.

The grain traffic on the Southland railwa is tremendously heavy, necessitating specia trains being run to meet the rush. On Sunday week (May 8) the Very Rev Father Chastagnon will celebrate mass at Methven, and vespers m fche Church of the Holy Name m the evening. We have the authority of a gentleman connected with one of the Timaru mills for stating that localities which generally produce wheat of a quality too " weak " for milling by itself have this season produced a quality " strong " enough to make a first class flour without requiring any admixture of Oamaru or Aahburton wheat. General regret is felt for a bit of bad luck that befel Mr L. Markey at the Timaru races on Thursday. There was a close finish m the Washdyke Welter Handicap, and everybody considered that Mr Markej 's Aquarius won the race, but the judge gave his derision m favor of Young Cheviot, who was really second ; gave second place to Kilmarnock who was" actually fourth, and placed Victim who finished m front of Kilmarnock m the third situation—most unaccountably passing over Aquarius alto gether. The spectators expressed their dis approval moat loudly, and Mr Ma key complained of the decision, but the judge insisted that his verdict was correct and refused to alter it. Mr Markey was so indignant at the affair that he declared that he would never run a horse on the Timaru course again, and returned home with his horse this morning. It was a most un fortunate occurrence, especially as Mr Markey has not had many of fortune's favours of late, and Aquarius will be treated by handicappers as winner of the race, although he gets no stake, and hi 3 owner loses also his expenses and the money for which he backed him. A special committee or the Jsortn Canter bury Education Board, m reply to a letter from the Education Department, reportel that there is no doubt the computer ry provisions of the Education Act do not answer their intended purpose. The way to remedy the defect is to relieve the school committees from the obligation of initiating ! legal proceedings, and place the du*y on the police. The committee disapproved, for cogent reasons, of the Education Depart ment arranging U supply school books and requisites at wholesale prices, me general opinion seemed to be that uniformity of school books throughout the colony is undesirable, though it may be advantageous on fche ground of economy to individual districts only. A scheme of training teachers (together and not separately) which would he workable was the maintenance oi normal schools m the four centres, absolutely left entirely to local management. Aj moderate Government subsidy was not to | be rejected. The Board refused by six votes to three to adopt the committee s sug gestion thatlhe Govermnentbe recommended to make the police enforce compulsory attendance at the schools. Ihe majority considered that truant inspectors should be appointed where necessary to enforce the compulsory clauses. The other reeom mentations of the committee wen» adopted. COLBMANK AND SONS EUCALYPTI* &X- , tract is the only genuine m the market, j and was awarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lune;s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Con> plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— Ashbueton Drug Comi any. The Onslow Biscuit The latest and most delicate biscuk manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co.

The date of the annual "social oi the . Ashburton Rifles, has been changed to Wednesday, May 18, their old-established , date, the Queen's Birthday having been i appropriated by another bo:ly. Inland money order telegrams up to £20 will be issued on and after the Ist prox., ;ml the rate of commission for each pound or fraction of a pound will be reduced from 41 'o 3d. The Borough Council held a special meet ing on Thursday evening to consider the Borough by-laws. After going through each clause categorically, the by-laws " passed through Committee," and will be finally confirmed and become law at a special^meet ing of the Council held as by statute taxed. Mr Hawkins, of the Chatham Islands, has sent to tho Christ-church Museum a curiosity m the shape of a brown and tan pig, having alternate stripes of those colors running along the back and sides. The pic w a weaner, and generally a well-shaped youngster, but the color and marking arc new to the porcine lace. A shipment of " Lights m Darkest Eng land " matches, mado m the Salvation Army factory, has been received at Christchurch, and the " Timaru Herald" has seen a , sample. They arc of the common wood " strike only on the box " kind ; all of them good honest heads ; the boxes are somewhat larger than usual, and are neatly decorated with colors and mottoes. The Hon Mr Seddon, Minister for Public Works, arrived m Ashburton by this morning's train from Christchurch, and resumed his journey South by the express On his return from the South Mr Seddon will fulfil the promise made recently to the Ashburton Liberal Association to address a public meeting here ; the date will bead ver ged m a few days. Mr Seddon had lunch at Mrs Butler's Hotel before leaving. The Rev Mark Guy Pearse (who lectured some time ago m "New Zealand) writing to a friend m Napier from London, incidentally mentions the enormous death rate from influenza, a rate exceeding that reached m cholera times, which, he says " has left the whole nation m mourning. All our con gregations are dressed m black, and almost every pulpit I have preached m since the beginning of the year has been draped m black." At a meeting of women, held at Duiiedin yesterday afternoon, a resolution was carried to establish a Women's Franchise league, to obtain the Parliamentary enfran chisement of women m New Zealand, with headquarters m Dunedin, and that power be taken to establish branches m all the centres of population : the Council to con sist of womeuof eighteen years and upwards. The subscription was fixed at £1. Men may be honorary members on payment of 10s per annum. The league having been formed, Lady Stout was appointed President, and a number of Vice-Presidents and a Committee of twelve members were appointed. On Thursday evening, about six o'clock, an accident happened m East street that was attended with somewhat serious consequences. As Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui, accompanied by Mrs Thomas, was driving up the street, and when just opposite Mr \lurray's shop, the mare became restive. In plunging about she got one foot over the shaft of the trap and fell heavily on the kerbstone. Mrs Thomas was shot out of the trap upon the footpath", falling upon her face, and sustaining some very severe bruises, as well as having a hand and arm badly sprained. Mr Thomas was also thrown out, but fell upon the mare, and so escaped unhurt. The animal was so firmly jammed by the shaft that it was only whena crowbar-had beenbroughtintouse that she was extricated. Mrs Thomas was attended to by Dr Hunter as soon after the accident as possible. A peculiar shooting case is reported from Australia. A Mrs Breueger, of Cumanbah, was charged with having shot a man named Ryan, whom she found on her premises during Wednesday night. It appears that Ryan had made an appointment with a daughter of the accused to meet him at a certain plwe near her home. T! c letter fell into the hands of the mother, who went out about half-past one m the morning to meet accused, with a loaded shot-gun. Ryan was lying on his face on the grass when Mrs Breneger appeared. He, thinking her daughter was approaching, whistled, and Mrs Breneger said, -'It's all right," and immediately afterwards fired at Ryan, slightly wounding him m the legs. Ryan ran down to a publichouse, situated a short distance away. The publican sent him to the Walgett Hospital. Accused was com mitted for trial, but general sympathy is expressed with her. Replying to the question, "What is the greatest quantity of food ever partaken of [by one individual at a sitting?" an j English paper says:—The feats of Jerry Eke, of Norfolk, which are still related by the rnstics of Dr Jeasop'a Arcady, are almost past belief. Jeriy, so report says, on one occasion caused a whole calf to disappear, and so little did this eating feat satisfy his craving, that he expressed his willingness to masticate another. Nick of the Wood, the celebrated Kentish worthy, is said to have eaten a whole sheep at a meal, and at another time twenty four dozen of pigeons. On another occasion ha consumed sufficient to feed forty men. Six months later he indulged m a meal of seventy rabbitts, keeping up his system by eating on the following day for his breakfast three large German sausages and twelve yards of black pudding. On another occasion he ate a whole hog, and finished by consuming seven pints of damsons. It is gratifying to learn (says the " Warr nambool Standard") that arrangements have been completed by a local business man for a number of vessels to trade between New Zealand ports and Warrnambool. Having secured a contract for supplying upwards of 10,000 butter boxes for various factories, and having experienced the disadvantages and cost of procuring the timber through Melbourne, Mr J. P, M'Gennan decided to endeavour to secure direct shipments from New Zealand to Warrnambool. He accord ingly paid a visit to the neighboring colonies, and has juat returned with the satisfactory news that a vessel is at present loading timber for Warrnambool. He chartered a schooner named the Sarah and Mary to convey the first cargo of timber to Warr nambool, and the loading of this vessel was expected to be completed on March 19. Other vessels ate to follow m due course, and when the trade is thus fairly opened we can expect that vessels will continue to bring cargoes at frequent intervals. The timber by the first vessel will include a large quantity of white pine for the butter boxes. A paragraph m the " Oamaru Mail" dis closes a peculiar state of affairs m the market for wheat m that district. Our con temporary says:—"Some time ago we! published a report to the effect that it was currently stated that the millers locally had established a species of boycott of local grain, for the purpose of forcing the price down to a very low figure, at which they could operate largely. Color is given to this report by the statement of two of our farming friends, who assert that they cannot dispose of thejr grain to the same advantage locally as they can m Timaru or Dunedin. A farmer at Waihoa was recently offered 3s 8d for wheat m Oamaru which he subse quently sold to a Timaru buyer at 3s lOd, despite a lower tendency of the market. Another far.ncr, resident at Mahcno, could get no better offer than 3a 4J. fora quantity of wheat m Oamaru fully equal to a sample disposed of by his neighbour at 3v lOd f.o.b. at Mahcno. This is strong circumstantial evidence that some ajency is at work m the ! local market which does not obtain else where. "

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not 1 old ourselves responsible for llie opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE SWIMMING TOURNAMENT.

TO THE KDITOB. p IR> _On. behalf of the Secretary, who is ab.se.it from Aahburton on business, I have much pleasure m stating for the in formation of your correspondent "Com peiitor" and ot hew interested, that it is the intention of the Committee to have the prizes pre.se.ntod early next week, duo notice of which will appear m your paper. The engraving of the medals was onlj completed yesterday by Mr Murray, «t whose shop they are now on view. Mr Munay states that owint? to the engravers being so busy with similar work for tho various Clubs throughout Canterbury they could not be got ready before.—l am, etc., Pktbu Williams.

Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society

A meeting of local poultry breeders and fanciers was held lust evening m the Arcade Chambers. .Mr H. Willis was voted to the chair. Mr K. Tusker read the mii.utes of a preliminary meeting and letters that had been received from bleeders m Ohvistchurch and elsewhere, promising support and assistance m yarious ways. Mr G. P. Milsom moved and Mr H. Tasker seconded that a society be formed, to be called "The Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society," which was carried. It was resolved that the following gentlemen be appointed a managing Com mittee :-Messrs J. Diyby, 0. M, £***>*■£ H. Tasker, ti. Tasker 11. Willis, R. Lechner, G. P. Milsom, H. G. Flower, P. H. Cox, and J. M. Cambridge, with power to add to their number. It was decided to ask the member for the district Mr fc. G. Wright, and the Hon. Major Steward to accept the positions of Patron and President, respectively, and to write to Messrs T. Bullock, J. 0. N. Gngg, D. McLean, A. Harrison, D. Thomas, Hugo Friealander, Dr. Tweed and Dr lrevor statin; that they had been nominateo as Vice Presidents of the Society. / Mr **. Taskerwas elected Secretary (pro tern) and it was resolved to ask Mr f. li. Uox to act as Treasurer. The Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Alfred Walker, Secretary of the Sydenham Society, thanking him for his kind offers of assistance, and asking him to make out a draft of a schedule, to be submitted to this Committee at its next meeting ; also to inform him that it was proposed to hold a show m Ashburton on or about 13th August. The member,, fee was fixed at 5s per annum. Mr Milsom having kindly offered to pay the cost ot circulars to breeders and fanciers, that matter was left m his hands. A vote of thanks was passed to »lr Bullock for the use of the room for the meeting, and the Secretary was instructed to endeavour toarrange with him for future meetings of the Committee.

SPORTING

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

A meeting of the Committee of the Tinwald Racing Club was held on Tues day evening. Mi' X Gates, Chairman, reported that he was about to take a few months' holiday and vish England, and asked that a Chairman and Treasurer should be appointed mlm fcbead. It was decided to separate the offices, and Mr J. M. Hampton was appointed Chairman and Mr Thomas Stone, Treasurer, cheques to be signed by both. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Gates for the manner m which he had discharged the duties of the two offices and for the many services he had rendered to the Club, and wishing him a pleasant holiday. X Air U- Bisset was requested and consented to accept the office of Honorary becretary. Two new members were proposed, borne work on the course was authorised to be done at once.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. [I'Eil JPKBBS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, April 28. The races were further postponed until Saturday, and the stewards meet again to morrow to consider the advisability ol postponing them until next week.

THE DERBY.

(Received April 29, 10.50 a.m.) London, April 28. The Duke of Westminster's colt, Grme, which was the Derby favorite all through the winter, and was recently reported to be amiss, is again on the track and doing aentle exercise. Ho has been withdrawn from the Two Ihousand Guineas, but the stable hope to get him well enough to run for the blue riband.

Dunkwn, April 29. The Dunedin Jockey Club has ap pointed Mr S. Powell starter.

SECOND DAY.

9:b, 2 ; Count D'Orsay, Bst 9lb, 3. Won by a head. Dividend— £2 (is. B.C.J.C. Handicap, of 100 hovb j 1£ mile.—Liberator, B*t 5H>, .1 ; Liuly /»(> land, Bst 31b, 2 ; In«», flub 131 b, 3. Won easily by throe lon«thf». Divitlond--*«> 10s. ___

April 29. The weather is fine for the second day's races, and the attendance is good. Huhdle Race, of 40 soys ; 1| mile.— Magpie, 10-st 101 b, 1 ; Smuggler, 9st 31b, 2; Iroquois, 9at 5iU, 3. Won easily. Pividend~~£l 18s. County Platr, of 40 soys ; one mile.— Young Cheviot, 9sfc 71 l) > I > "Victim, fab

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. [Special to the Guaupian.] Timaku, April 28. The following concludes our report of the first day's racing :— Autumn Handicap, of 125 soys rone mile and a half.- Liberator, 7st 7.1b (Ray) 1 • Prime Warden. 9*t 41b (Cochrane) 2 ; Ilium, 7st 21b (Higgott) 3. B%y King Bst 31b, Don Pedro 7st slb, and Coinage 6st 121b, also started. Biy King led for a mile ; Liberator then took up the running, and coming away from the distance won hard held by a length. Time—2min 42sec. Dividend—£B Ids. Selling Race, of 30 sovs ; 6 turlongs. —Eufield, Bat4ibl; Emperor, 7»t 111 b 2 ; Glenora, 6at 121b 3. Ten started. Won by a length. Time—lmin 22|sec Dividend £2. " Washdykb Welter. Handicap, of dO sovs ; 1 mile.—Young Cheviot, 10?t 71b (including 71b penalty) 1 ; Kilmarnock, 9st 81b 2.; Victim 9sfc 21b 3. Aquarius 9.it 111b, The Jewel 9st; Cumberland Bst 21b, Affection Bst 21b, Beach B*t, also started. Aquarius led Victim a neck at the distance, the former then drew away and passed the box a head in front of Young Cheviot, who cune very fast at the finish, Victim cbse up third, Kilmarnock a length away. The judge, however, placed the horses as above, passing over Mr Markey's horse altogether— a decision which was certainly wrong and caused great dissatisfaction, but which the judge refused to rectify. Time- lmin 4Lsec. Dividend—£2 4s. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—Lady Zetlind, Bst 51b, 1 ; Curronade, 7st 91b, 2; Inez, 7s t 61b, 3. Roseleaf 7st 21b, Tassy 6st 111b, Pinetta 6st 91b, and laravua 6st 71b, also ran. Won by a neck. Time—lmin 17^ec. I Dividend--£2 18s.

THE Deeming Murders.

(PER I'IIKHS AHHOOIA'I'rON.)

Mht/UOUitNB, April 28. The application for a postponement of William^ trial for the Winsor murder was heard to-day. Lengthy medical evidence was adduced as to the state of priso-jor'rt mint), Dr Spring Thorpe gave evidence to the effect that Williams made a statement to him, alleging that his dead mother had ap peared regularly to him since he waw sixteen years of age, and while he was m Sydney. She incited him to kill his wife. The witness explained that prisoner had contracted a certain disease, and he stated m the presence of a Crown witness that he would kill any woman who was suffering from the same disease. He followed one woman into four different places with the object of killing her, but he did not get the opportunity to commit the act. While m London Williams suffered severely from this disease. The Judge said that he failed to see why the doctors could not give a decided opinion as to the sanity or otherwise of the prisoner at this stage, and de clined to grant a postponement. Mr Lyle then threw up his brief. Mr Deaken subsequently agreed to defend prisoner, and the trial proceeded. (Received April 27, 11.50 a.m.) Melbockne. April 29. The appearance of Williams, the Windsor murderer, is much improved by the growth of his beard and mous tache. He displays nervousness.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PKESS ASSOCIVTION.)

THE NEW SOUTH WALES TARIFF.

or inflicting imprisonment on any em- ' ploy or who should be found guilty of preventing or punishing a witness who may give evidence before a Parliamen tary Committee. J April 28. Mr Tom McArthur, president of the Dockers' Union, declares that a general Htriko of the London dockers is iram j nent.

London. April 27. In an article in the " Contemporary Review," Sir Henry Parkes expresses his unbelief of the success of Mr Dibbs' barren protection policy, the accounts of which have been of a mondescript and confused character. Sir Henry thinks that the new tariff, which he considers is a monstrous, wanton, and fruitless interference with the trade of the colony, is certain to be repealed by the voice of the people at the next General Election. SHIP LOST. The ship Theophane, which left New castle for Nellendo, in South America, in December last, has been posted at Lloyd's as lost. IHE HAM PSTEA.D DISASTER. At the inquest on the bodies of those killed in the rush made from Hamp stead to the railway station during the snowstorm which came on suddenly while the military manoeuvres were proceeding, a verdict of "accidental death " was returned, but the jury added a rider condemning ths con dition of the station. A RECIPROCAL TARIFF. Ottawa, April 27. In the Canadian House of Commons the question of a preferential tariff in favor of Great Britain has been dis cussed at length, and was made a party question. The motion was carried by 98 to 64. London April 27. The " Times," referring to Canada's offer of a reciprocal tariff, considers that it would be mere pedantry to apply fiscal rules arbitrarily. A close and permanent commercial all:*nce would secure a vast reserve of political strength, besides obtaining large and rapidly growing markets which alone would be worth some sacrifice. The "Globe" supports Canada's offer of a reciprocal tariff, and urges that it should be extended to Aus tralia. " The Times" says that before theoffer by the Canadian Government of a pre ferential tariff in favor of British goods can be accepted it, will be necessary for South Africa and Australia to join. It will be impossible to make such an arrangement with a single colony, but j at the same time the offer is most grati fying. AUSTRALIAN HISTORY. Sir E. C. Braddon, Agent-General for Tasmania, read an admirable his torical paper on Australia at a meet of the Society of Arts. THE MINERS. The Miners' National Union have held a conference at Durham, at which resolutions were passed in favor of five days' work a week for all trades. FIJIAN GINGER. Mr D. Morris, Assistant Direct:r of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, reports that samples of cured Fijian ginger, prepared by the curator at Suva, are worth 42s per cwt. Mr Davis recommended that further efforts should be made to establish the industry. OBITUARY. Sir James Joseph Allport, J.P., of Duffield, Derby. The deceased gentle man was a director of the Midland Railway Company. WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE. A Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons by Sir A. N, Rollit, member for Islington, to con fer the franchise on women, was thrown out on the motion for the second read ing, by a majority of 23. THE CABLE RATES. Mr J, H. Strittan, chairman of the Indo-European Telegraph Company (limited), states that the business done by the Company since the rates were reduced to the Australian colonies, has been sufficiently satisfactory to justify the Company in giving that route another year's trial. COLONIAL BORROWING. The news that the Australian Treasury bills had been locally sub scribed, was received in the City with much gratifioMion. LABOR MATTERS. Five thousand builders in Oai'diff are striking for a higher rate of wages. At the Miners' National Union, Mr T. Burt, M. P., who presided, endorsed the provisions of the Eight Hours Bill. In the House of Commons Sir Charles Russel has introduced a Bill, making provision for imposing a fine

THE SILVER QUESTION.

Washington, April 27. President Harrison, m a message to the Senate, promises to lose no chance of promoting the full use of silver for coinage. There is a strong movement among the silver States to nominate an in dependent candidate for President, pledged to free coinage.

TURKISH CLAIMS IN AFRICA.

Constantinople, April 27. The Sultan of Turkey claims sovereign rights over Massowah and alien colonies m Africa.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, April 27. Nicholas, the editor, and Mowbray, the publisher, of "Commonwealth," have been committed for trial on a charge of publishing seditious articles inciting the Anarchists to kill the Home Secretary and Mr Justice Hawkins. Paris, April 27. It is reported that those who arranged the destruction of M. Very's restaurant have fled to England. The Crown Prosecutor made a fear less appeal for the capital sentence on the Anarchists Kavachal's counsel, M. Lagasse, made a passionate argu ment on behalf of his client, and it is believed that this to some extent led 1 the jury to moderate the sentence. The jurors on emerging from the court | house were met with cries of " cowards." Paris, April 28. The police have decided to proceed against Ravachal for murdering a number of people some time ago. The Anarchists have threatened to kill M. Beaurepaire, who conducted the case for the prosecution during Rava chal's trial, and M. Sherot, the waiter. Special protection is being afforded to M. Beaurepaire, and soidiers are guard ing his private residence. The London and Continental press charge the jury m Ravachal's case with cowardice, and warn France that she may expect further outrages of a simi lar character. They consider that the verdict, has partially justified Anar chism. • Ravachal and Sine on appeared quite unconcerned on sentence being passed, and they received it with cries of « Vive L'Anarchie." Ravachal's counsel, amid loud shouts of disapproval by those m court, con cluded his argument for the defence by warning the jury that if his client was sentenced to death new attempts would be iraue upon themselves. He strenu ously urged that the offence was only a political one. The sentence created greab surprise. The " Joarnal des Debals " regrets that the jury were not courageous m their duty. Sherot, the waiter, who is alleged to have been the informer on Ravachal, trvs his evidence with groal". bravery, Up to the present time the police have no clue to the perpetrators of the out rage at Very's restaurant. There is an impression abroad that the Govern ment will be overthrown owing to their neglect to take precautions to protect the restaurant, which had been threatened. <~>ne solitary policeman had been told off to watch the build ing. The sentence was received m the city with great indignation, and it is generally regarded as a triumph for the dynamite party. Home, April 27. A bomb was exploded m the resi dence of the president of the Leghorn Chamber of Commerce, but fortunately no one was injured. April 28. The Anarchists are showing in creased activity thoughout Italy. Bombs were exploded m a private residence m Koine, m the Finance Department m Naples, and m a village church near Massa, but luckily the outrages were not attended with loss of life. London, April 28. Thirty Anarchists have been arrested at Leghorn, five at Havre, twelve at Roubaix and one at Lisbon, for having dynamite m their possession.

THE VENEZUELA REVOLT.

New Yokk, Ap.il 27. The Venezuelan insurgents have manoeuvred so as to divide the Govern ment forces, with a view to attacking Victoria, a town not far from the capital, Caracas. Qjedeva, a national general, has been murdered and mutilated.

AUSTRALIAN.

AQUATIC.

Sydney, April 28. Stansbury is favorite for the scull ing championship, though it is ex pected that Sullivan will row a great race. The race will he rowed on Monday afternoon, with a favorable tide. THE CIRCUS COLLISION. In connection with the accident to the trains conveying Sells' circus the driver of the coliiding train has been committed for trial on a charge of man slaughter.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

New Plymouth, April 28. Mi 1 E. M. Smith addressed his con stituents last night, when there was no standing room m the hall. A vote of thanks andconndense was passed. Patea, April 28. Temporary repairs to the line have been effected to enabl« traffic to be resumed. Tt will be some time before the line is thoroughly repaired. Wellington, April 28. Walter Lane, who is alleged to have at tempted burglary at the Panama Hotel on Monday morning and escaped from the custody of the police, has been arrested at Palmerston North. The Government have agreed to the re quest of the City Council that Dr Martin, of Wellington, should be associrted with Mr Cuthbert, C.E., of Christchurch, m the examination of the drainage of Goven ment House.

School Committee Elections

KYLE.

The following were elected as * commit; 3e for the ensuing year : - Messrs Mullit: .a, Kingsbury, Watson, McAnulty, and Ji Tabie. Mr Lambie was re-elected chaii.uun. A resolution was passed instructing the chairman to ascertain from the Board of Education what Avere the urgent reasons existing for altering the bound iries of the Kyle and Pendarves school districts not later than the 31st of last month.

SPRINGBURN.

The voting for the election of School Committee was as follows :—H. Sharpliu 29, C. Morrison 22, J. Smith 22, Clarke 21, J. Carney 21, T. E. Macßae 20, Goldsmith 19, W. Young 19, G. Stephens 17, B. Ede 16, A, Drayton 15, W. I Lambie 14, Stevenson 12, McNeil 12, D. Syme 5, N, Ohlson 3. The first seven were elected. Mr C. Morrison was appointed Chair man.

DROMORE.

There was a fair attendance. Mr King was voted to the chair. Ten householders were nominated, and of these the follow ing were elected members of the Com mittee for the ensuing year:—Messrs Quigley, Gibson, Wilson, O'Malley, Langley, King, and Allen. At the first meeting of the Committee Mr King was re-elected Chairman.

TINWALD.

At the annual meeting of householders Mr Hickman was voted to the chair. The report of the outgoing Committee was read. It stated there had been a slight increase m the roll number, and that the school had passed a very satis factory examination. The financial state ment showed a balance of £21 17s 6d to the credit of the school Committee, .Nine candidates were nominated, and the election resulted as follows :—S. Corri j s;an 13, M. Redoaayne 15. F. Low 15, E. Kirdy 15, J. Lusk 12, J. Gudeell 17 T. Hickman 15, S. Giles 11, F. W. Legget 11. The firat seven were declared duly elected, and the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. There was a very fair attendance of house holders. At the Committee meeting held after wards, Mr J. Godsell wag choaen Chair man, Mr Gerald Lowe being appointed secretary. The Committee decided to meet on the last Monday m each month at 7.30 p.m., arranged that Mr Redmayne wibh the Chairman should sign cheques, arid appointed Messrs Lusk and Lowe a Visiting Committee.

Cycling- Road Record.

METHVEN AND BACK-3hrs 14min

To-d*y Mr Reginald Curtis, of the C. and A. A. Club, lowered the record put up by the Craighead Bros by nineteen minutes. He was despatched from the Post Office by Mr Muller punctually at 9.30 a.m., arriving at Methven at 10.55 a.m. There his papers were signed by Mr Rowse. He did the journey up m 1 hour 25 minutes, which is remarkably fast, as the road is uphf.l and heavy. Leaving at 11 a.m. he arrived afc the Ashburton Post; Office at 12.44 p.m., thus doing the journey down m 1 hour 44 minutes—total time 3 hour* 14 miuites. Mr Craigheaa started this afternoon to try to lower the record Still further,

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Wellington, April 29. A special Bill will be introduced next session by the City Council empowering them fco borrow £150,000 for drainage, £12,000 for repayment of overdraft, and £13,000 for baths and recreation ground ; also a further sum of £25,000 for drainage it* necessary. : The Hospital trustees have piven up theintention of raising £6000 for additions to buildings from the rates, and will make other arrangements for obtaining the money. ~ Four and a quarter inches of rain have fallen this week. The Government intend to bring out a handbook of the colony on the lines of Mr Hayter's publication before Parlia ment meets. Mr Von Dadelszan, Registrar-'Teneral, will have charge.

THE MARKETS.

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Lokdon, April 27. New South Wales wool of medium quality is slightly easier, while that from the other colonies is unchanged. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 61,700,000 bushels. (Received April 29, 10.60 a.mT) London, April 28. At the wool sales inferior co average quality of greasy merinos are weaker. The present series will close on May 3. London, April 28. The Bank rate of discount is 2 per cent. Gisborne harbor stock has sustained a further fall of 2 per cent.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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GREAT FIRE.

New York, April 28. .? *The Central Theatre and " Times " office m Philadelphia have been burned Seventy persons were injured m making their escape from the theatre. The damage is estimated at a million dollars.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris April 28. Scilmann, an anarchist, has written to the police declaring it was selected by lob who should destroy M. Very's restaurant He alleges that he and confederates were drinking coffee m the front bar of the restaurant, wheu he pushed with his foot a packet of dyna mite into the desired position. They then lit the fuse with a cigar and left the building, but returned to watch the effect of their handiwork. Three anarchists have been arrested m the city on the charge of being concerned m the explosion. Upwards of 3000 dynamite cart ridges, which it is believed were in tended for the Paris Anarchists, have been intercepted m Belgium.

(Received April 29, 10.50 a.m.) Pakis, April 28; A dynamite bomb has been dis covered among the coab m an engine tender on one of the local lines. The President lias visited those injured m Very's restaurant. He •rave one thousand francs to the Very family, and five hundred francs to the mothers oi th.o others injured,

LABOR MATTERS.

(Received April 20, 10.50 a.m.)

London, Apiil £8. The Federation Board noiv sitting at Durham recommend the miners to resume work. MrD. Rendalls, M.P. has introduced m the House of Commons a bill providing that trades may if they desire to adopt the Eight Hours system. The measure is drafted on the lines suggested by the Trades | Union Congress,

MR STANIEY.

Mr H. M. Stanley will contest an English constituency at the general election m the interests of the Liberal Unionists.

EUROPEAN ARMAMENTS.

The Berlin correspondent of " The Times" wires that Italy is unable to bear the expense of existing armaments, and seeks relief from Germany under certain conditions. He also mentions ;that it is quite possible a similiar I petition will be made by Austria.

CANADIAN FINANCES.

Ottawa, April 28. The Quebec Parliament opened to day. In the Speech from the Throne it was announced that the accounts for the year showed a large deficit, and that strict economy was imperative.

THE McKINLEY TARIFF.

Washington, April 28. President Harrison, m the course of an interview, declared that the McKinley tariff would lead to the continuance of the national prosperity.

CHURCH AND STATE IN FRANCE.

President Garnot prosecutes the Archbishop of Aix and the Bishop of Mend for delivering political sermons.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received April 27, 11.50 a.m.)

THE RAILWAY DISASTER

Syhntsy. April 29. The Earl of Jersey and the Earl of Hopetoun have sent messages'sympa thising with those injured m the rail way accident.

QUEENSLAND LAND SALES

Brisbane, 29. Owing to the success of the recent sales of Government lands the Cabinet has decided to place other large areas under offer.

HEAVY WEATHER AT SEA.

HOBA3T. April 2g. The ship Laira, bound from Ijunedin to JFremantle, has put m here for re pairs. She encountered exceptionally heavy weather after leaving Port Chalraer3, and had to jettison her deck timber. The chief officer had his arm broken, and nearly the whole of the crew were seriously injured. The vessel arrived m a very weather-beaten conditions. Perth (W.A.), April 29. The yacht Sunbeam, formerly r owned by Lord Brassey, has been wrecked m Admiralty Gulf. The crew reached Broome m the vessel's whaleboat. ?>

l*Hi) ASHBtTRTOrt titTAKJHAN: ffBJPAY, APRIL 29, 1893.



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Support Local Industry. — The o zenges, Jujubes, Comfits, and Lfnion Mixtures manufactured by Aulserrook and Co. are equal bo best imported. Have Healthy Children Ly nourishing them with A.ulsebrook ard. Co'a: Airrow root Biscuits. ■■':■■■ > » Important to Cyclists.-^ a good Safety Bicycle for £16 15s; Repairs and Cycle accessories afc exceptionally low rates at Saville's 'fCalliop^*' Cycl c Works, 110 Colombo street, Chris church



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Teßt its eminent powerful: effects incoughs, colds, ' influenza, etc;—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying r testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports thataccoii" pany each bottle. Mosler, M.Dj, Professor University, Griefswald, reports : ,—•- The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (" Medical Journal," Nov., lp81). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (wrcemia) or albumi nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Grieswald, reports:—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic cf Prof.M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons; St. Louis—Scirrhus of Breast—Excision: Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat or discoloration. Cured m fourteen days -Advt 4 ,



It has been reported that Mr Hanlon, Government fruit expert, m his report to the Minister of Lands and Agriculture regarding the fruit export industry, recommended "a small subsidy, say of £10 per. 50 cases." To a contemporary he writes :—" I did nothing of the sorb: that would indeed be bleeding the Treasury, and I for one do not hold with an extravagant bonus system for building up industries. 1 daresay you are aware that the Victorian Government pays 2s a case bonus on all fruit exported ; but New Zealand does not require that sort of extravagant expenditure to nurse the fruit industry into life. The climate of the South Island is admirably adapted to the growth of rich-flavoured long-keeping apples and there is no reason why, with a little know ledge and organisation, we. should not soon rival Tasmania m the export cf the popular fruit. With that object m view I recom mend the granting of a email subsidy of £10 per annum to each fruit growers' association representing not less than 50 acres .of or° chard. This would enable fruit-growers m each district to form an association and pay an energetic Secretary something for his time and trouble m organising combined ex port and so put the industry on a business footing."



Ninian, Hyslop and Co.'s " Ivuperi.u ' pure Ceylon and Indian Teas are direc rom the plantation Advt,



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Wanted. CASH Advertisements under this heading not exevwdmg SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be Ipftat this Office. AMS, Bacon, Butter and Cheese, from the best Dairies m Canter bury at Stephens Bros,, Market Houaa. TINWALD Dancing Class, Templar Hall Tinwald to-night, Friday. Ad mission, gentlemen Is, ladies free. Dancing 8 p.m. ____: L"~OST, at Mrs Curtis' Ball, white Shet land shawl. Finder will oblige by returning it to Cottage Hospital, lancred Street, or Mail Office. * 225 X OSTbetween Ashburton an 1 Dromore, -1-i » parcel of Drapery. Finder please kave at Mail Office. *._gjj S~~OMERNET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -_W. J. Silcock. *JlB2 WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H. Colmkr's, "The Corner." WANTED Known.—lf you want plenty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, come to Melford House Sale.—H. C. Sechsrs. •\ 17 ANTED Known. —I have a large W stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, °ortable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep*. m stock.—J. W. Hardlby, East treet. 6|202 WANTED Known.-Come and see the Bargains now on at Melford Hou3«. H. C. Seqers. _^_____ ANTED KNOWN.-250 Ladies Maid*' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets (mostly good qualities) marked cheap to clear. Many one third and half the ucual price.—it. C. Segers, Melford House. _ /CHOICEST new season's Figs and \J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, 2s each. —H. G-. Flower, Confectioner, ast street. "YI7HITfINGTON'S Tomato Sauce. W together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mrs Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 165 WANTK.D KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at »Tbb Corneh." ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 50s cash. Robert AM3ORN, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saundera' Buildings. W~~ ANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and his highly reputed make by calling at J. Moisoh's. During coming holidays dts oount for Cash. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept and best material and workmanship guaranteed. »r*O Meet the Times.—l am supplying JL Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited.— J. W. Harolby, Eas street. 6J201 BALL Dresses, Evening Gloves, Mounts m Silver and Gold, Muffs, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes, Invigorator Corsets, with straps, V and TA. Zone and all other makes, just opened.—Andrew Orr. 4 57 |\TEW Supplies of Stationery, Account i-^l Books, Music, Fancy Goods, Stew Games, Orders for Printing, Book oinding, Picture Frames, promptly ex ecuted. Schools and offices supplied with «»very requisite. Magazines and News papers aupplied.-L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers' Hall. 1892 WIJVTEK. 1892 —NOW SHOWING— THE New Overcoats a«d Water proofs New Tweeds and Suitings IIAROI.ST . , ,/-.,,• New Styles m Boys Cloth ing AND New Hosiery and Gloves New Collars and Shirts CHOICEST New Scarfs and Bows New Travelling and other Caps StOCk New Soft Felt Hats New Flexible Hats EVER Now Styles m Boys' Hats and Caps New Rugs and Umbrella* BHOWN NewCTclo Capes and Riding Aprons New Goods m all Depart ments Inspection Respectfully I f.3. Invited NEW H?ALAND Clothing Factory. W. H WEBBER, Manager. Agents for WertheimCelebratsdSewing Machine. Keating's Cough Lozenges cure Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Far relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They ontain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins Is $d and 3s 9d eac t A good safety manufactured by the firm or £15 15s is wonderful value. The tele graphic address is Savil&b, Christchurch Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Co.'s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and ]in.ia Teas. Special prices— (\Av Thk Best Rkmjcdy for Ijjdigkstion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident; recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all fche diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the ♦Natural Htrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle perieut, are mild m their operation, and sife under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at la l^d, 2s 9d, 11«, by all medicioe vbihl"'!» ibroughout the w«lo> Ckackhbia and Digestive Biscuittfor invalids are unsurpassed, made by