MAIL NOTICES

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the neoessary alterations :— MONDAY, April 24. For-South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per Kuahrne at WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25. For Northern Ports and Australian Colo nies, per Wakatipu, *t 10.30 v.m.

THE The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1893. CURRENT TOPICS.

The usual weekly Australian bank suspension was reported last week—the Australian Joint Stock Bank, hitherto regarded as a most prosperous institu tion. In January last the eightieth half-yearly report stated that the net profit for the half-year after deducting rebates, providing interest on deposits, and all other charges, besides making provision for bad and doubtful debts, amounted to £64,155 5s lid, to which has to be added the balance of un divided profits from the previous half year, £17,660 6s 3d, leaving arailable for distribution £81,815 12s 2d, which the directors recommended to be appro priated as follows :—To reserve fund £9595, making it £510,000 jto divi dend at the rate of 15 per cent per annum, £52,847 153 6d; leaving a balance to be carried forward of £19,372 16s Bd. The aggregate of its total business, representing advances, deposits, bills, and notea in circulation in December last, was £15,154,024 in New South Wale?, and £2,615,470 in Queensland. The total advances oh the same date was £9,138,637 in New South Wales, and £1,850,192 in Queensland. The deposits amounted to £5,633,360 in New South Wales, and £1,199,365 in Queensland. Yet a bank in this position has been forced to close its doors by the unreasoning panic of its depositors, who have ample margin of security for their deposits.

The constant strumming of pianos is to many the most exasperating form of torture that civilisation has been able to -devise. A Wellington sufferer in pouring out his woe to the editor of one of the local papers saya that the sound of pianos being played "destroys the nerves of the community, it saps their moral fibre, it is a licentious, in fectious indulgence which should arouse the indignation of every honest parent." The majority of the "players" are bad, no doubt, and when the piano is also bad—which is in about nine cases out of ten—-the torture is at its keenest. What the average colonial piano is was disclosed at the sale of salvage from the Ruahine fire. The goods saved gave striking evidence of the manner of manufacture of cheap pianos nowadays—"pianos which it would have been impossible to manu facture twenty years ago, because the shoddy materials were not in existence, Nothing but the shells were left, and the shells represented packing-case wood. The keys were of very common wood, and wires and strings completed the structures. The imitation ivorj which was supposed to cover the keys had apparently simply melted away, and the very thin veneering in oak and walnut patterns had rolled up like pieces of oilcloth. The inside of the keyboard lids bore the name of a firm in Dunedin, New Zealand, as makers." What the first cost of these instru ments is we do not know ; but a few years ago a shipment of a very popular maker's pianos was seized by the Cus toms for being undervalued by the im porters, and the latter had no difficulty in proving that the pianos—which had a large sale at £40 each—cost, packed and delivered on board ship in London —exactly j£l2 each. Let us hope that no such instruments will reach Ash burton.

The reduction which Mr Perceval has obtained in the passenger rates from England to 'New Zealand is something for intending immigrants to be thankful for, and may turn the scale in favor of this colony with some who consider every pound when weighing the advantages of the various countries which offer them a future home; but that it will induce many to emigrate is not likely. It cannot be expected that passengers can be carried from England to New Zealand for the same fare as to America, a voyage occupying one-sixth part of the time, or South Africa, occupying one-half the time (though until recently the rates to the Cape were identical with those to which the New Zealand fares have been reduced), but we should think a further reduction is possible, and would be rendered profitable by the increased traffic. The reduction of the cable rates by half has resulted in an increased income, and so it would be with the passenger rates.

Christchurch City Council affairs have come to such a pass as to be discreditable in the extreme. Business is at a deadlock, the Mayor pulling one way and the Councillors another, the Mayor determined to lead and command, and the Councillors equally determined that they will not follow and obey. Challenges to take the opinion of the ratepayers on the position have passed, but the conditions each party proposes are declined by the other. Thjsra is one way of settling the dispute, and eyerjr day makes it more evident that this is the only way —that the Mayor and Council resign! in a body, and allow the citizens tof elect a new Mayor and Council whc| will conduct ihe public business in a(; seemly manner.

How long is it since any member of the Works Committee of the Borough Council was seen examining the state of our streets? It must be a very Ion" time, or the streets would not have been avowed to fee in the state they were In during the showery weather pf last week, We called

attention a few months ago to the state of the Wakanui Road from Baring Square to the Belt, and a few loads of shingle were then put on some of the worst parts. But the road is now worse than ever. The grass at the sides has been allowed to grow and colect the dust and mud, until what should be the crown of the road is the lowest part of it, and holds mud and water in many places ankle deep. In Burnett Street the grass was certainly cleared away, but the earth in which it grew was left and is now turned into mud which makes crossing the street a matter of extreme discomfort to pedestrians. The state of Oass t-treet from Burnett Street to the Wakanui Road continues to be a disgrace to the town. If members of the Works Committee wish to retain their seats in the Council they must give these matters their attention.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Amateur cyolists in France are to pay a tax of ten francs per annum for each bicycle ■ t tricycle they may own for recreation. Half the sum is to be paid for business cycles. The chief constable of Chicago haa engaged 400 European detectives to be employed in protecting the public visiting the World's Fair against pickpockets and thieves. " Scotch whiskey," made in Germeny, is now being largely imported into India. The wholesale price, freight included, is sixpence per quart bottle. An American jeweller in sending to the Chicago Exhibition a necklace composed of human eyes, obtained, it is said, from mum mies. Pared and polished, they are said to become gems of rich orange tone. A gentleman sued a Liverpool solicitor for damage done to his macintosh by con tact with a barb-wire fence, which formed a division between defendant's field and a footpath. The County Court Judge, who said the wire was both a nuisance and dangerous, awarded the plaintiff 41s, the amount claimed. The annual meeting of householders for the election of School Committees for the ensuing year takes place this evening atweven o'clock in the schools of the respective districts At Ashburton and Hampstead all the mem bers of the present committees are coming forward, and it is understood several new candidates will offer themselves, especially in Hampstead, where the proceedings pro mise to be more than usually interesting. Mr Punch says that among the legisla tion for the session will be a Bill introduced by Mr Gladstone, in view ot of his recent adventure, to render criminal the keeping of heifers loose in a field. There is no occult reason (says a Sydney contemporary) why he should not do so. Sir Henry Parkes commenced his career by introducing a Bill to prevent the unhallowed rambling of goats in a frieiid's garden; and, having disposed of Home Rule, Mr Gladstone might take up the heifer problem. Certainly the trespas sing of goats is not fraught with the fear tul possibilities latent in the activity of cattle of strong anti-separatist sympathies. y>The management of the projected popular ■concerts have been successful in securing for the first concert on Wednesday next the services of Miss Mabel Bell, of Christchurch, a sweet ballad singer, who has been very successful in her appearances at the city concerts, and Mr Charles Edgar, perhaps the best singer of humorous songs Christ church has ever produced Mr Edgar is a host in himself and is well worth going to hear. In local ta'.ent the Ashburton people will have the pleasure of welcoming Miss Maud Barrett on her first appearance in the Oddfellows' Hall, and Mr J. E. Hartle, the tenor of merit. An excellent programme has been prepared, and will be varied by the introduction of two recitations by Mr J. Lewis. At thelast quarterly communicafon of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England the E*rl of Mount Edgecumbe, Deputy Grand Master presided. By command of the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Mount Edgecumbe moved a gift of £200 towards the ielief of distress to Masons by the fire at St John's, New Brunswick, £300 having been already given towards the relief of the general dis tress by that fire. The motion was seconded by Bro Beach, M P., and carried. A gift of £100 was also moved and seconded by the same brethren in alleviation of the dis tress caused by the recent earthquakes in Zante. This motion was also by command of the Prince of Wales, and it was unani mously carried. The Prince of Wales waa, for the nineteenth year in succession, elected Most Worshipful Grand Master, A pleasant little social gathering was held in the Baptist Church on Saturday evening, to meet Mr and Mrs Thomas Kingston (nee Miss Wildsmith). For several years Miss Wildsmith was one of the most faithful workers in the church—a painstak ing Sunday School teacher, an excellent chorister, and generally a useful member of the congregation. Nor was Mr Thomas Kingston leas useful than his newly wedded wife, and the members of the church chose the occasion of their visit to Ashburton on tha honeymoon holiday to present them with a handsomely bound family bible, suitably inscribed, in token of the Church's recognition of valuable service given to the cause. The church was well f}led, and after tea the presentation was made by the Rev J. W, Sawle in appropriate terms, and suitably acknowledged by Mr Kingston for himself and bride. A large number of other presents for the happy pair also ar rived from friends in the course of the even ing, which was most enjoyably spent with music, etc. Mr and Mrs Kingston left by the express to-day for Geraldine, where Mr Kingston has been in business since Novem ber last. The harvest thanksgiving services in con nection with the Waterton YVesleyan Church was held on Sunday April 14. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the day being fine a crowded congrega tion taxed the sitting accommodation of the church to the utmost. In the afternoon the service was conducted by the Rev C. Abernethy, the newly appointed minister to the circuit, and in the evening by Mr S. S. Chapman. E ie h deli vered * er mon s appropriate to the occasion. On Tuesday a public reception meeting to the Rev 0. Abernethy followed by a coffee supper—was held in the church which was again crowded, many extra seats having to be procured. The chair was taken by Rev S. Lawry, superin tendent of the circuit, who also delivered an address of welcome to Mr Abernethy. Speeches expressing a cordial welcome to the new minister wers delivered by Messrs Williams, Watson, Moses, Norrish, Croy, Shutt, Donaldson, Chapman and Osborne. Mr Abernethy having replied, thanking the friends for their welcome, and expressing the hope that his ministry might b"e abun dantly blessed by God, refreshments were served round ; and various votes of thanks having been accorded the meeting closed. During ths evening a very efficient choir, under the baton of Mr Osborne, rendered musical selections in a creditable manner. A solo by Miss Donaldson was also much appreciated. Holloway's Ointmbn*.—Sores, Wounds Ulcerations, and other diseases affecting the skin are capable of speedy amendment by this cooling and healhis; ointment; which has called forth the loudest.praise from persons who have suffered for years from bad legs, bad breasts, piles, abscesses, and chronic ulcers, after every hope of cure had long passed away. None but those who have experienced the soothing effect of this oint ment can form an idea of the comfort it bestows by restraining inflammation and allaying pain. Whenever Holloway's Oint? ment has been once used it has established its own worth, and has again been eagerly sought for W the easiest and safest remedy for all such complaints. In neuralgia, rheu matism, and gout, the same application, pro. perly used, give wonderful relief. The Onflow Biscuit. Thd latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by ▲ulsetoookandQo,

The Governor and Lady Glasgow have j returned to Wellington. \ Nine of the Christchurch City Councillors bave given notice to the Town Clerk, agree ing to resign their seata if the ""Mayor will also resign his office, so as to leave the decision of the present difficulty in the hands of the ratepayers. Mr Edward Chapman, of Springbank, who was accidentally shot while wild cattle hunt., ing a few days ago, died on Friday. He wag the third son of Mr Robert Chapman, one o the earliest run-holders in the Canterburyf settlement, which is now known as the Springbank estate being the second run taken up in the province. rl his morning before Messrs A. Harrison and W. G. Rees, Justices of the Peace, a man who had oeen found drunk on the l&ilway fetation on Saturday afternoon—a firat offender—was dismissed with a fine of 5a and cosc~. When arrested he had £18 18s 4d loose money in his pockets, and was very drunk.—William Smith, an old man who had been for some time in the Old Men's Home, but was turned out for misconduct, was brought up charged with vagrancy. He had already done a month in Lyttelton gaol, sent there as a measure of expediency pending endeavours to get him into the Home again. The authorities, however, declined to readmit him, and he was now brought up to see what could be done with him. He was wholly destitute, and had sought shelter at the Police Station. The Sergeant of Police asked for a further remand to see if the man could be admitted to the Armagh Street Depot. The bench sent him to gaol again for seven days, meanwhile an endeavour would be made to get him int» the Armagh Street Refuge. Mr Harrison spoke strongly against the lattitude allowed to many of the inmates of the Home. He had on many occasions Been old men belong ing to the institution rolling about the steeta drunk, and he could thoroughly understand the position of the Master of the Home when these men returned at night. Some thing must be done to stop this sort of thing, as when in consequence of misbehavionr of this sort they were ejected from Home, the police were saddled with just such cases as this, and what to do with them was a difficult problem to solve.

WEDDING.

Tha "Wairarapa Daily Times" of Tuesday says :—An interesting ceremony was performed by the Rev J. Dukes at noon to-day, when Miss Minnie D'Arcy, eldest daughter of Mr T. C. D'Arcy, of Masterton, was united in matrimony to Mr Charles Blackburne, youngest son of Mr Al'red Blackburne, of Rakaia, at the residence of the bride's father. The bridesmaids were the Misses Edith and Ethel D'Arcy, sisters of the bride, and Mr A. D'Arcy acted as groomsman. The wedding was a strictly private one, only members of the two families being pre sent. The happy couple leave for Timaru this afternoon, in which town Mr Black burne holds an appointment under the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited). Mr • Blackburne was formerly resident in Masterton for several years, and his maay friends join with us in wishing Mrs Blackburne and himself future happiness and prosperity.

CHERTSEY.

(from our coerespondent.^ April 22. At a public meeting held in the library, to discuss the question of rite for a swimming bath, it was decided to apply to have the recreation reserve, lately granted by the Government, located, so as to include a natural basin contained in sections 31-36 and 46-50 inclusive (Government township). The original idea was to have the bath in the Domain, but if the above grant be made a con siderable saving in excavation expenses will bo obtained. Besidep having a natural basin, ihe position is s eluded, close to the water supply, and within easy reach of the school children, to whom the bath will be a great advantage. Some few days ago there was on view nfc the railway station a handsome marble clock, which was presented to Mr Fendall, by a few friends, on the occasion of his leaving for West Eyraton. For some little time Mr Fendall managed Mr Restell's Bellevue property, and while there interested himself a good deal in local matters—hence his popularity. Now that the winter is coming on it is to be hoped that some means of enter tainment will be devised for the long nights—whether concerts, penny readings, or spelling bees. I am pleased to see that some of the young people are making a start in this direction. They have al ready advertised a dance for Friday next, and from what I can hear they anticipate , a very enjoyable evening.

The Premier's Illness.

(pee press association).

Wellington, April 24. The Premier has had another relapse, and in consequence a medical consultation was hsld, at which it was determined to perform an operation. This was done with success, and good results are hoped for. For the present people are requested not to call at his residence. Later. The operation on the Premier was for stoppage of the bowels. The doctors, of whom five are engaged, met again this afternoon. Mr Ballance is so far pro gressing favorably. A meeting of the Executive was to have been held to-day to consider the Waiko miti murder case, but in consequence of the Premier's illness it was postponed.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the weekending April 23, 1893:—

The London f clisol Board having determined to have tho Union Jack hung up in their schools, and lessons on Patriotism given to their scholars from ' ime to tiino, some opposition was shown to the proposal from out side A letter was sent to the Board by the South Woolwich branch of Gasworkers and General Laborers' Union, expressing strong condemnation of the "un patriotic spirit of such members of the Board as are favorable to the Introduction of Union Jacks, together with some ritual in keeping with the semi-barbar'o worship of national fetishes known as Jingoism, into Our Board schools." The Board, the letter wsnt on to say, could, in the opinion of the Union, be better con gratulated upon a fitness for their high office were they rather eager in the suppression of such tales of the triumphs of the British flag as had made the Dame of Englishmen a pretty general by-word for rapacity, tyranny, and oppression throughout the world, nnd in stead endeavor to sink the vaunt of racial superiority, and enc».ir.ig3 in the young mind the nobler ideals of a reign of universal brotherhood and peace. Furthermore they thought that any educational movement which might poisibly bias children politically was unfair to fHeir parents, who were of many shades of political opinion. The letter was referred for consideration* A well-known medical officer in the North-west pro vinces of India recently forwarded an Indian paper a most extraordinary specimen enclosed in a small micro scope. Fifteen months ago (November 28, 1891) ft "couple of mites from a Stilton cheese were placed on ihe glass of the microseppe with a point of a pin for the pntertalnmeht of some children. " I thought," writes the medical officer, "no more about the subject, and put the microscope in my' desk, and left for the lrlls. About a week %?o I happened fco want to use themicrc scope, and looked through tp see if it was clean. To my astonishment tljere were the mites lively, well, and apparently very happy, and this'after being between two little class discs for fourteen months, to January 1893 I had no intention of keeping the insects impri; sqned for so long, but there is the fact. They have been between the two glasses without food or fluid of any kind, packed away in a drawer for fourteen months.'j At last advices the mite 3 were doing well, but it would be interesting to have an explanation from scientists as to how the little tningg continued, to live for overaye** p»tt»e»e»QiyQ.f.ftsUJtoa,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] THE SUTHERLAND CASE. London; April 22. The Dowager Duchess of Sutherland has been arrested and conveyed to Holloway gaol. Her cell has been i most luxuriously furnished, and she will be allowed to obtain all comforts. In addition to receiving friends she is to have an attendant, and to have access to newspapers and books. OBITUARY. The Earl of Derby. The funeral wilt take place privately on Thursday. [Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby, K.G..P.C., born 1826 educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge; entered Parliament in 1848, nominated Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in his father's first Administration, 1852 ; Colonial Seoretary, 1858, and Secretary of State for India, with a seat in the Cabinet, 1858-9, under his father's second Adminis tration. Under his superintendence the management of the Indian Empire was transferred from the Board of Directors of the Eist India Company to the Responsible Advisers of Her Majesty. In the third Administration of his father, 1866, he was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and held chat office until Mr Gladstone's accession to power in 1868. The death of his father in 1869 trans ferred him to the 'house of Peer-, and he always took a foremost pait in the dis cussions of that assembly, In 1874 when Disraeli came into power Lord Derby again became Foreign Secretary, but resigned his position in 1878 in consequence of disagree ment with the policy of Disraeli; this dis agreement eventually caused his separation from the Conservative party, and from 1882 to 1885 he held office under Glad ( stone; but in 1886 he took the Unionist side in the Irish question, and in 1888 was appointed leader of that party in the House of Lords. The deceased peer is succeeded by his brother, Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston.] THE LATE SIR CHARLES CLIFFORD. The personalty in the estate of the late Sir Charles Clifford has been sworn at £17,000. The widow and family inherit the property. LABOR MATTERS. Mr Wilson, the shipowner, and the Shipping Federation, have declined a further conference with the strikers. The labor leaders renew their threats of a national strike. Paris, April 22. The French and Austrian Govern ments have refused to grant State workmen a holiday on May 1, the day on which it is proposed to hold the usual labor demonstration.

INFLUENZA.

Paris, April 21. During the week six hundred per sons have died in this city from influenza.

RUSSIA AND AMERICA.

* St. PBTKBSBUBa, April 22. The Czar has signed an extradition treaty with the "United States.

SWAZILAND.

Capetown, April 22. The Conference regarding Swaziland between Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Capetown, and President Kruger, of Transvaal, is concluded, but the deci sion has not been made public. It is, however, believed to be favourable to Great Britain.

ROBBERY.

New Yobk, April 22. The Earl and Countess of Craven have had wedding presents of the value of £2000 stolen in this city.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 22. Fifty steerage passengers by the mail steamer Monowai, from Sydney, lodged a complaint with the Collector of Customs to-day, in regard to the state of the steerage accommodation on board the steamer. They alleged that the quarters are greatly overcrowded, tha steerage passengers being compelled to go into the 'tween decks, being crowded out by saloon passengers ; and that the ventila tion, etc., are very imperfect. The agents and officers denied the overcrowding, and stated that: the quarters were satisfactory and well ventilated, and not excessively crowded. The Collector of Customs and Health Officers inspected the steamer, and were satisfied with the condition of the steerage, and allowed the vessel to proceed. Hawbra, April 22. The schooner Annie Wilson, bound for Kaipara from Canterbury, ran ashore on the south siJe of the Oeo river, about tw« o'clock this morning. She is loaded with produce and general cargo. .-■ April 23. A telegram from Pihama states that the Annie Wilson is a total wreck, owing to the heavy seas, and has been aban doned. Everything will probably be lost. Wellington, April 22. The funeral of the late Mr Didsbury this morning, was largely attended, those present including the Hon. Mr Cadman, the Hon. Mr Seddon, and the heads of all the branches of the Civil Service, besides leading citizens. A private telegram received here states that good wash has been struck hi Duffer's Creek, near Totara Flat, Grey Valley. It is believed that the result will be of great benefit to the West Coast of the South Island. The purchase money (£260,2?1, for the Cheviot estate, was paid on \V., nesday last, in Chrißtchurcn, by the Crown Solicitors, to the trustees in the estate of the late Hon. W. Robinson. Blenheim, April 23. Mrs Mair, wife of Captain Gilbert Mair, parliamentary interpreter, and who is well known throughout the colony, died at Blenheim this morning after a painful illness. The remains will be takeu to Wellington for interment. The deceased lady was the oriJy surviving daughter of the late Mr John Sperry, Properly Tax Commissioner. DuNBDTN, April 23. The draughts match for the champion ship of Dunedin between D. A. Brodie and G. Foreman was won by Brodie by a majort'v of two games. Brodie won five games and Foreman three games, twelve games being drawn.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

GENERAL SUMMARY. The Evicted Tenants Bill was discussed in the House of Commons on March 29. Ifc provides that a Land Commissioner should be appointed to t>ettle disputes, and when arbitration failed the Commissioner should determine the reasonable terms on which a tenant might purchase the hold ing and liquidate arrears of rent. Other clauses provide fur assistance to a tenant in stocking his holding when he has substantially an interest therein, and for meeting other contingencies regarding property. Mr Hughes, Nationalist, moved the second reading. Mr Thomas Lea thought the Bill unjust in its terms. Mr John Morley admitted that there wag an objection to some of its cltuaes, while Mr Sexton thought that could be disposed of when the Bill was under consideration in Committee. Mr Goschen regarded che Bill as a no-rent manifesto, and de clared it a death blow to landlords if passed. Major Charles Fox Billings of Peter boro, Ontario, recently wrete to Sir Julian Paunceforte, British Ambassador at Washington, stating that he had accurate information of an extensive \u000aist plot in which leading friends of the red flag of extermination were concerned, which in the event of the visit of the Prince of Wales to America, would end in hi* murder. Major Billings is a tetired British officer, and his communi cation was deemed of sufficient importance to be immediately communicated to the English Foreign Office. The result was widespread consternation. The crime. Major Billing's letter says, will be com mitted in the United States if possible, but if not it will certainly be accomplished when the Prince is in Canada. There are I some who ridicule the story. William Waldorf Astor, the American millionaire, who recently bought the " Pali Mall Gazette," proposes to start a new high price! periodical in London to be called the " Pall Mall Magazine." Ifc is to fight "Harper's" and "The Century" in the English field. Sir Douglas Straight will practically have charge of its contents, and Lord Frederick Hamilton will assist him.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

On May 5 next, the Geary Act, as it ia called, will come into effect. It requires that every Chinese laborer in the united States shall be registered. After that date all Chinese who have not complied with the law are subject to arrest and im mediate deportation to their own country. The Federal officials, both at Washington and on the Pacific Coast, pay they will carry due the law to the letter. The Chinese Six: Companies have engaged lawyers to prevent the wholesale depor tation threatened, and have issued an edict commanding their countrymen to defy the Government. As the day draws nearer interest on the subject increases. The officers of the Companies are to be indicted, it is said, for conspiracy against the United States, as well as the lawyer* who advised them to this course. Many Chinamen are disregarding the Companies' commands, and the number of registra* dons, especially of women, gains daily. There was a Bill before the Dominion. Parliament on March 22 to incorporate , North American and Canadian capitalists with a capital of 10,009,000 dollars. The object of the Company is to build a wide, deep canal, witli the fewest possible locks, between Laka Erie and the Atlantic sea board. The canal would be so wide and deep that the largest steam vessels could steam through at full speed. There are to be but seven locks between Lake Erie and the terminus, and but four be tween Montreal and New Yoik. The locks would move two vessels at the same time, one ascending and the other de scending. It is proposed to obtain a charter from the State of New York, and make the canal from Lake Champlain to the tid-s water in the Hudson river. No United States charter will be required, as. the work will be entirely within the Statt of New York. A vessel leaving Lake Erie would descend to the Niagara and Lake St. Francis, pass via tha Chateguay and St. Louis sections and the Lake St. Louis and Lachine Canal to Montreal. Her time would be 61 hours ; if destined for Kew York the total time would be 60 hours, and she would continue a southerly course via the Uhataguay Sea at Lake Champlain and the Hudson canal and river.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The following are the acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Autumn meeting l Maiden Handicap (in saddle), of 20 sow. One mile and a half. Fiona ... saec Satanella ... 7sea Manuka ... 7sec Ikymo ... 7gec Campo ... 7sec Try Me ... 7sec Peeress ... 7sec Lola ... 7«eo Belfast Girl .., 7aec Agar .„ 7mo Wharf dale ... 7sec Temena ... Bsec Vagary ... 7»ec Laghmor Handicap (in harness), of 25 sora Two miles. Ringwood ... scr Mountjoy ... 28sea Rocket ... 18sec M.M. ... 33seo Brown Duchess 18sec I'm Sure ... 35«ea Trissie ... 24sec Geordie ... 38seo District Handicap (in saddle), of 20 sow. Two miles. Barney O'Hea 2sec Satanella ... 37sea Brown Duchess 12sec Sando ... 37sec Rocket ... 12sec Vagary ... 37seo Sarah ... 22sec Lola ... 37seo Humbug ... 32sec Sedgley Maid 42seo Ashburton Handicap (in saddle), of 30 boys. Three miles. Nilreb ... scr. | Cloud ... 45sec Boston Girl... 9aec j Common ... 45eeo Mountjoy ... 27sec f Fleethound 52seo Novel Handicap (in saddle), of 20 sots. One mile and a-half. Little Doll ... scr | Watch ... Usec Broomlands... 7sec Gunner ... Hec« Commodore 7sec Coal Dust ... llseo Cloud ... 7seo Ikymo ... llseo Fiona ... lleec Dairy Maid... 15seo Manuka ... llsec Old Maid ... 15seo Dash Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soy«, One mile. Ringwood ... scr Sarah ... Issec Nilreb ... ssec M.M, ... 18seo Rocket ... lOaec Try Me ... 22aec Westleigh ... lOsec Albino ... 25sec Brown Duchess lOsec I Sedgley Maid 25sec Recovery Handicap Stakes (in saddle), of 25 Boys. Two miles. Ringwood ... scr Mountjoy.., 26sec Barney O'Hea Bsec Sarah ... 28sec Nilreb .., Bsec Fan .„ 43sec Boston Girl... 13sec Fleet hound]... 43sec Te Wanahau 13sec Albino ... 48sec Westleigh ... ISsec.

A Good Man

But "he drinks." Can a man be " good " either from a moral or business standpoint who is addicted to the use of alcoholic drinks? He may possess fine business qualifications, but if he drinks his value to his employer, himself, or his tamily is on the wane. Why don't he stop ? Ah, why don't he ? How many sad hearts are asking the quostion 1 The enemy has him by the throat, he has the disease of inebriety fastened upon him, but not an incurable disease, no no! Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 fights the battle for the victim, and wins tie vic tory. It absolutely destroys all desire for stimulants, opium, and tobacco. Send for circulars ot euros.

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W anted. 1 WANTED, Smart Boy for Stable work. Apply John EWM^ gl WAJSTED, Six Boys to run Circulars, People's Popular Concert. Apply between 4 and 5 To-Morrow Afternoon, School of Music. 4 195 WANTED, Owner for Dark B»y Horse, with cover on.—John H. Maynakd. Princes S'reet. 4 197 WAN TKD — Respectable comptt nt , Girl for housework ; one who ciu'd skvp at home preferred. Refer ences required. Apply Guabdian Office 4 1 «/o A BALL, in conneciin with the Dancing Class, will bo held in the Change Hall on WbbxNisday *vknikg, comraenciug at 8 sharp. Gents, 2s 6d; ladies free. J. Pat trick, Secretary. 4US P^TI^OS from £20, £26, and £28 10s. Organs from £15 10s. Harmoniums, £10. Easy terms of payment.~-H. M. Jonbs. . THB Missks Adams' new Refreshment Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times. Coleman's Buildings, feast ■ Street. EW BOOKS.—The Children of the King, The Man who was Good, Tennyson's Works, 1006 Beat Poeius-- H. M. .Jones. * l*V T\T ANTED Known. —T. Hoult W having commenced Bacon Curing he will have a good supply of Pork Sausages, Pies, and Saveloys To-day (Saturday), East street. 4 lUb BICYCLES (Adams, Curties, and Co's machines) Cash or terms. Christ churchprices.—H. M. Jowcs. SOMERSET Meat Marfc. The oldest the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Siloook. 4t182 *\ IJ ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice V VV Creams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec ioner, East Street. _ HAVE you seen the New Slippers at Mitchell and Tubnkb's ? 4 148 HAVE you secured some of our warm Slippera for children, Is ?— Mitchell and Tubnbk. 4JL49 W" ANTED Known.—Warm Slippers for mothers ; Is 9d to 2s 9d per pair. —Mitchell and Turner. OmIsOPATHIC Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 2 34 I I HE Good bamaritan, for the imme- I. diate relief of pain.—Light's Cash S_tore ! 2 WANTED, Ladies' and Gentlemen to see the Glrand Display in the" windows at "The Corner" Saturday— W. H. Coilibr. CTTANTED Known.—Como and see ' » our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. O. Sechsrs, Melford House. "T ADIEB' and Children's Hats ; all the J.-J new shapes for the season now opened. Prices low to suit the tr'mes ;at 8. W. Alcorn & Co.'s. /^HEAP~Firewood—Short Dry Gum >• * Firewood, Rb 26s per cord ; mixed wood, 243 per cord at Mayo's, Trevorto».~Apply Mrs James Jruit Shop. _ „_ G^HEAP Fruit—Cheap Fruit.--Prime Quinces for J<im and Preserving. Mrs Jambs, "East Street Fruit Shop. 2§6 WANTED KnownT—Jickfet & Dress Department a specialty. High class goods marked cheap. H. 0. Skoers, Melford House. WANTED Known.—For Jacket, Ulsters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come to Melford House. H. 0. Seoer3. BEST Nickel Watches in the market, are thcß) at 22s 61 and 255. Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. m-ANTED Known—* 1 The Corner " is » ▼ showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. Collier. _ WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get 601bs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked ac Robert Alcorn s. Saunders' Buildings. 11 31 NT E'V Mantles and Jackets ; immense • variety just optm«d. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, At S. W. Aicorn &■ Co.'s- BANG ! Bana 1 Bang ! Guns 1 Guns ! Guns 1 by the best makers and itted with all the latest improvements, Poirder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Oases at J. W. Hardlbt's, East Street. Guns repaired. i TT7 HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. W Habdley, who is a Manufacturer, of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the large 3t stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. • itTHEREdo you get yourlronmon- VY gery? At Hakdiev sof course, where We gat the be&t value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough I Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender am* Fire Irons, and anything y m require* H^ ASTER Cards and Booklets, New j Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library, L, F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall^ /"CHRISTMAS buits. Boys, three \J garment long Trouser Suit» at 15s. Boys, Oolonal-made Knicker Suits from Os. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30s. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. Robbrt Alcorn. WANTFD Known—Robert Shields, Charles Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has commenced Dyeing and Cleaning Ladies' md Mend Garments. Blankets and Woolleu Guods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saunders 1 Buildings, will be ttended to. 3 4 THE ASHBURTON GUAFDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 th« terma oi Subscription to thw journal will V* as follows, viz: — IJf J?AI» IN ADVANCE. P»t \Juart«r ... 6b 6d, by [K»st, 9s 6d ■; H»lf-year... 12s 6d, by ptat, ISa 6d Year ... 24s Od, by lost 37s Od IK BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10§ 9d daii-yeM'... 15s Od, by po&t, 21a 6d , Year ... «*)» H, by poat, 43s Od Bin it Vfarriage, ana Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, ifbook*!, Heach, Sf my* Wf *» "«>*»» ,- mm



EEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, SPECIALS. WANTED KNOWN-AU Wool Suits, 30s WANTED KNOWN -Men's Bannock Tweed Suits, 39s 6d WANTED KNOWN-Men's New Zealand Tweed Trousers, 9s 9d WANTED KNOWN-Men's Trousers to measure, 17a 6d WANTED KNOWN-Boys' Guard Suits, 10s WANTED KNOWN— Boys' Sailor Suits, 11s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Youths' Blue Jerseys, 3s 6d WANTED KNOWN"—IOO Boxes Men's and Boyb' Hat», from Is Gil WANTED KNOWN—Men's Boots 7s 6cl, 10s 6d, 12s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Boya' Boots, 5s 6d, 63 6d, 7s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Boots, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 9a 6d NE^ r ZEALAND CLOTHiNG_FAOTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. GrEORGE OsBORNiS Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND | CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beayen's besfc Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. . Tinwald j ()r GEORGE OSBORNE, 3#g Willowby.



Tlie Best Tea iN CANTERBURY for tho money, and free from any excess of astringency. countess 2s; %»Z YOUB GROCJCBJ^



WINTER* 1893- G. j. Neill & C^. RESPECTFULLY DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING Wew Goodß^ »ew Ooods. DRESSES. DEESSES. The latest in Shot Rep, double width, 2s 6d Amazon Oloth, double width, Is lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6|d Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7|d Astrakhan?, Beaver Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. NnR ™ MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2«j lid. Double Bed White Sheeting, IOJd Heavy Forf ar, 6|d ■ Blankets, Blankets, from 7s lid All Wool Colonial Flannel, Is. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 19s 6d j Men's Heavy Suits, 25s 6d Men's Whip Cord Tweed Suits, 29s 6d Boys' Suitsf 4s lid j Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 3s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. WONDERFUL VALUE IN BOOTS. Ladies' Shces, 4s lid j Strong Leather Simpers, 3s bd Men's Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d oa S £«««omf o^school m<m one trial. Ladiea' Strong ELS. Boots, 6s lid Patent Leather Slippers in endless variety, at G. J. NEILL & GO.'S, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS.



SfcffiraD^iSmSni workmanship. S. SALEK, Watchmaker, Jeweller, & Oculist. °SS2E" WBW WIWTBK DRAPBBTT. S. W. ALCOM & CO. A k E mow' showiho a variety of NB w goods n a« *ai. Season beinc imported direct from the Manufacturers Oum^te^^fr^CoßUmm beet value in A B h- W6Won^ command prove it. Besides marking down our bUrt° S "ocni a vePry small profit, In order to en ■ **•" courage Cash Trade, and to meet the weak J harvest we hare decided ta give A «« .iifunfi ofi- isvisiiir pourtu ion cash S. W ALCORN & CO., East Stkeet.



Hardley Bros. HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS. WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT Very Low Prices TO CLEAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial Blankets from 17s 6d. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29s 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23a 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM k COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Dress Tweed at 6£d. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. "^ BOOTS. Qur Boot Stock is now Complete hi every Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6i, Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d; Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is now showing some Splendid value in HATS, FUFS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, ktest shapes, only Is, only a limited number lefc. Splendid Fur Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. fIARDLEY BROS., ARCADE.



MOUNT SOMEES C(UL. W. & J. HABttlS HAVING bought the Lease of the Mount Somers Coal Mine, beg to announce that they are now prepared to supply the excellent fuel from the Mount Somers Coal measures in any quantity. They have appointed MR JAMES BAKEK, HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all order 3 will be promptly attended to. In connection with the above JAMES BAKER, Timber Merchant, Havelock Street, solicits a share of public patron age, and is prepared to give prompl and careful attention to any orders for MOUNT SOBERS COAL that may be entrusted to him ior execution, •**



TO ADVERTISERS. la consequence of the Longbeach Coach leaving Aihburton an hour earlier the Guardian will g» to press punctually iat 3.30 p.m. Advertisements mask be at this office not later than 2.30 p.m. Ashbtirtou Publishing Office, April 4, 1893.



KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are invalu able. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, ll ljd and 2s 9d each.



The Ebst Remkdy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the ?' Natural Rtrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at It lid, 2» 9d, Hi, by all medicine vandori throughout the w«|ld«



COLESIANE AND SONS EtTCALYPTE Ex. tract is the only genuine in the market and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating rl| competitors. For ajl affections of the Chest and Lunjrs, Consumption, Asthma Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, lfc has no equal, Aaent*^. AiniTOToii d»w Ccnm Tf *iW"^"