MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to t he necassarv alterations :— SATURDAY, February 11. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of K.urope (specially addressed correspondence only), (to connect with Aorangi at Auckland, and Northern Porte of New Zealand, per Penguin, at 0.15 fv.m. ; parcfls post parcels, at 5 p.n», on Friday, 10 instant. Due London March 15.

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMKWAKD —DIRECT MAiM. Tongariro, sailed January 20, due Tendon February 20. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburtou Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows:— For » hi. p.m. p.m. Kurnham and Dunsandel daily) ... -815- Ohertsey and Bakaia (daily) ... ... ." 6-30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) ... ... ... 630 3.15 6.20 and on Monday*, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10 30 Oroirore (daily) ... ... 630 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 , Elgin, Wakanui, River bide, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days ... 630 Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 4 45 Geraldine (daily) 10.3G Greenstrcet, Wrochmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 630 Hackthornc and Liamore, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Methven (daily) 3,15 Mt. Somers, Springburu, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield ana Buapuna, Mondays and Thursdays 4^o Newlands, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days 630 Timaru, Dunodin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) 6 20 Teniuka * Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thura deys and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waunate (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thn rs days, and Saturdays ... 3 15 Wheatstone, Asliton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) 4.45 N.B. —Letters containing anything ot value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, or bank notes, if posted unregistered, will be compuUorily re gistered and cJtarqed double registration fee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1893. CURRENT TOPICS.

One of the points of the " new taxation " towards which attacks have been directed is the taxation of money lent on mortgage as it affects people of small means —particularly those who are dependent upon the income from such moneys for their maintenance. It seems not to be generally known that under the Act the Commissioner has power to remit the taxation on such income, and that this provision is not inoperative we have proof in a recent lettter to the' "Wanganui Chronicle " which says :—" I think trustees of widows and orphans have not studied their tax-papers or they would have seen that when good reason is shown theOomraissionerof Taxes has power to remit the whole or part of the tax. lam also trustee in a small estate where the capital is invested in mortgage on land, and on which the family are dependent on the income— anydeductionfortaxwasAreal hardship. [ brought the matter to the notice of the Conimis'sioner, and, on inquiry being made, received a courteous reply that the tax would be remitted," Thus another alleged grievance, out of which much capital has been made, is lost to the Opposition Press.

The attendance at the public meet* ing held in Wellington for the purpose of promoting a National memorial to the late Sir H. Atkinson was certainly not large numerically, but we think an assemblage of 120 representative men was not to be considered small. We will not say that the resolution to limit subscriptions to a maximum two guineas each was wise, considering that in some parts of New Zealand tens, would becheerfully given whilein others units could scarcely be afforded, The meeting had probably in view the many resolutions of regret at the death of one who had served his country well, and considered that those who who'supported these resolutions would readily subscribe the small sum fixed towards a permanent memorial. Almost every County Council, most of the Borough Councils, and a great many Road Boards and Other public bodies passed their eulogiams on the deceased statesman at tjje tim,e of hjs, death, and they should require no prompting now tp show that their resolu tions were not mere idle words.

We quite agree with the Mosgiel Magistrates that the information against the Wingatiu farmer for harvesting on Sunday should not have been laid. We are not in?0™! ed who laid it, but may assume it t-p, fcave, been some busybody—official or other wise. What a time su'h an informer might have had in this county since harvest began! What would he have done had he found, instead of one cockatoo stacking his hay, forty reap ing machine at work on one property alone, and very fe«? farina throughout the district on which harvest wor.k w.as not-being done, mure or less openly. We regard harvesting on a Sunday in this climate as akin to lifting an ox pr an ass 00* of a %* roft^JW? 1 day-a work whicl* if delayed ti)l % morrow way be too late..

The Volunteer Mrs Brigade fc one of the public organisations of whiplv Ashburton haa most reason to feej proud The members freely give their tim« and risk life and limb in the interests of the public, and the public should not be unmindful of Shis when they have the opportunity of support* in" the Brigade in some small way, The Brigade's funds have beoome re. duced by the expenses of necessary re pairs after the big East Street fire, and every drill costs money. We trust that no fire will occur to absorb, the ..re-. waiter of the funds, and ws also hope that the r«ident» will see that the efficiency of the Brigade is n^t impaired through want of the necessary pro; yjeipti far cm rent expe»wfc

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sir P. Buckley received a telegram from the Premier on Friday stating that he was Itetter after going to Wangmui. The charge of attempted suicide preferred against Annie Byrne, who wns recently' committed for trial on another grave charge, has been withdrawn by the police. The income tax is now payable at any Chief Post Offiue, and taxpayers are re minded that Tuesday, February 14, is the last day on which the tax can be received wuhout the addition f the 10 per cent penalty.

At Hawera the other day the resident magistrate expressed the opinion that a pro hibition order under the Licensing Act hats currency throughout the colony, and is not limited in its operation by the boundaries of any judicial district. The first and second numbers of " The Stage/ a iour-page quarto newspaper, devoted fco musical, dramatic, athletic, ani " society " subjects, have been forwarded to us by the publisher. We wish the well printed little Bheet every success. Tt is issued from the ''Chronicle" office, Wanganui. At two o clock this morning a seven roomed house at Linwood, owned and occupied, by William Mills a blacksmith at Port Duncan, was totally destroyed by fire. The family escaped with difficulty. A few articles of clothing were saved, and a little furniture. The building was insured for 1200 in the New Zealand ; there was no in surance on the furniture. With reference to the leasing of the Cheviot Estate, it is announced that the Department will at once survey the 30,000 acres of agticultural land into small farms, and village and town allotments. The lessee of the grazing will be allowed the use of the manager's house, and woolshed and station buildiugs, Ihe dwelling-house at Cheviot, and the stables, will for the pre sent be retained in the hands of the Go vernment. The country to be leased is estimated to carry 100,000 sheep. Four per cent on the price paid is expected to be received, the upaet rental being £867 per month. . At the adjourned meeting of the Orchestra Society, on Friday evening, eleven instru ments were represented, and three new members were accepted. The following officers w«re elected—Conductor—Mr R. Wood; leaders-Mr C. Wood and Miss Bessie Simmonds; hon secretary and treasurer —Mr H. A. Gates; librarian— Mr R. Cullen, jun.; committee — Messrs liroadley, H. M'Kay, McDouald, M<irsden, jun., and fcimmonds. It was understood that the appointments to the conductorship and leadership were only temporary, as it was hoped a permanent and capable conductor might be obtained shortly. Several items of business in regard to details of workiug were transacted. Mr Vecht, a victualling contractor of Chicago and London, has resolved to establish a number of pig butcheries in this colony for the supply of the Australian squadron with pork. One of these factories is to be established in Taranaki and another in the Auckland province. Mr Vecht ia at present in the south, looking for convenient bites for similar factories in Jtago, Canter bury, and Southland. He states that this new industry of pork-raising might be made very profitable in New Zealand. He is pre pared to contract for grain-fed pork, but he wants a larger pig fed upon the roots found on the ranges, not necessarily fat but in con dition. He would give the market price for grain-fed pork ("ay 31 to 4d per Hi), but for the larger pork 2£iJ for as much as could be supplied. ■ ' Mr Thomas Miclean, of the firm of Job© Ure and Sons, Regent Mills, Glasgow, v in New Zealand at the present time. Inter viewed at Oamaru by a representative of the " Mail/ he said that his firm, which cutupan average of 40,000 bushels daily, mostly used American wheat, which was shipped direct to them. Ihe New Zealand was un doubtedly preferable if ia good condition. Provided the price were kept low enough, a' direct market might bo opened tip at Glasgow on a large scale, for a great deal of wheat is used there. About 28a to 325, & quarter would be a fair average price, but of course this would be gi>v.irneiteatirely by circumstances and the condition of the American market. When New Zealand wheat could be got, they preferred it. It was a good wheat, and generally hard and dry, which suited their roller milling. As will be seen from an advertisement Colonel and Mrs Reuben Bailey, commanders of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, I assisted by Majors Veal and Vince, and upwards of fifty officers, are about to com mence a series of special revival services in the town. The visitors will arrive at Aahburton by the evening trains on Satur day night, and will be accorded a public reception at the railway station. The party will march to the Havelock street uarracks, in which an introductory meeting will be held, for a 8( holiness convention" on Sunday, the Oddfellows' Hall has been engaged, as it is expected the attendance will be large. On Monday, there will be another holiness convention at 3 p.m., fol lowed by a mu&ical meeting in the barracks at night, when a trained company of choralists and soloists will make their first appearance. One of the most interesting meetings of the series will be ou Tuesday evening, when Captain and Mra Dcv Ratna, from fnuiv will deliver, addresses on their experience in that country. The annual treat of the St. Stephen's Sunday School came off yesterday in the Domain. The weather was fine, rather too fine in iapfc, as, owing to the iuten.se heat, it was nqt considered advisable to Have any races until after tea, when the sun waa not so powerful. The children from both St, Stephen's aud the Hampstead schools mustered at St, Stephen's Church, to the number, with parents and friends, of about three hundred, and after a short service the whole marched in procession to the Domain. Here, as has been said, the heat prevented much being done in the way of races until after tea, and only such sports as did not require very violent exercise, and could be carried on as much aa possible in the shade of the trees, were iudulged in At five o'clock the tea b,ell rang, and the children took their sgats on the terrace to fhe right of the pavilion. After graqe had beep sung, tea with its accompanying goo 1 things without stint, was served, the teachers both male and female, many la-iy friends, both superintendents, and the I incumbent himself, lending valuable and loving service in seeing to the young folks being supplied. Tea over, and the air having cooled down, sports were engaged in heartily, and the children spent a most eniovable day.

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COMMERCIAL.

WELLINGTON WOOL SALES.

Wellington, February 10. The third wool sale for this reason was lie'rt to-day. About 1500 bales wen. catalogued, of which a f>ood proportion was limbs' wool, and about two-thirds of tha lots offered were sold. Both horn. 1 and local buyers wero well represented, »nd bidding, especially fur iho belter claw of woots, was spirited. For croh« l»red, best quality prices ruled elifhtly in vendor*.' favor, but for faulty, bush stained, and dingy wools there was no improvement to record. Fine crossbred reHlissd up to 8d ; coarse, froir 6<J to 7£d ; In nibs' wool np to B|d ; o her qualities from 6d to 7£d.

Ashburton Market.

HKSHUS FKIEDLANDEK BROS. Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending February 10:—There was a good entry of sheep at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last, although the attendance, on account, no doubt of the busy season of the year, was rather small. The competition for all classes of sheep was spirited, with prices of the last few sales fully maintained. The fat pens were represented by some very good merino wethers. These met with good competition at from 8s 6d for ordinary and 9a 5d to 11s for the better sorts. In stores two-tooth cros&breds sold up to 13s Bd. Store lambs, halfbred and crossbred, made from 9s 5d to l)s, and nice lines of halfbreds made 12s 6d each. Sound mouth merino ewes sold up to 7s 4d; inferior broken mouth up to 4s 7d. Merino ewes with 100 per cent of lambs fetched 8s 9d. There is a very strong demand for half and crossbred two and four-tooth breeding ewes; we have already placed two lines, and have inquiries for. this kind of sheep at full market rates, also for crossbred sheep to go on turnips. Beef was only sparsely represented, and butchers are on the look out for medium weights suitable I tor this season of the year.

MESSRS J. T. FORD AND CO.

Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. report on the Tinwald sale on Tuesday, February 7, as follows : — Notwithstanding that harvest operations are in full swing, there was a fair average entry oi stock penned for this sale, and although the attendance was not so numerous as usaal, prices held gocd, and most of the lines of sheep changed hands. Crossbred lbtnbs brought from 11s 3d to 12s 6d ; at the latter price we sold a line from the Barford Station on account of Mr C J. Harper. Two-tooth crossbreds from 10a 8d for small to 13s 8d each far well grown sheep; ewes aud lambs sold »t from 7s to 8s 9d all counted. Merino wethers from 9a ' 5d 10 10s 6d each, There was only a small entry of cattle, the bulk of which were sold at full rates. We would take this opportunity of calling attention to an advertisement whicti appears in the local papers, whereby it will be seen we have arranged v'th Mr H>nry Zander to act with us in th«- A.liburton »nd Tinwald stock sales, and trust that Mr Zander's well known energy and promptitude in business will secure a fair shaie of support from the 1 farmers and settlers iv the Ashburton county. Entries will be received by Mr Zander, who will also carefully attend to the requirements of clients. In making this announcement we beg to thank old friends n the Ashburton district for the favor and support they have accorded to us in the past, and at the same time to assure them all business with which they entrust us will receive the same diligence and care in the future.

MR JOHN G. RESTELL.

Mr John G. Westell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan anil Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr J. R. Bland, auctioneer), reports ou the live stock market for the week ending Friday, February 10:-—At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday iaßt, ihere was a fair entry, con sidering thac farmers are busy with the harvest. The attendance of farmers and others was good, and the sale, taken on the whole, was very satisfactory. Ihe total entry comprised about S'JOO sheep, of which we sold 1941 sheep hs follows :—lB cross bred ewes, 9<s 3.1 ; 23 merino wethers, 9s 31; 40 merino wethers, llr; 160 merino wethers, 10s 9d—these were a superior line of vehers sent forward by Messrs Crowe und Lysaght; 6.0 merino ewes and lambi, 63 9d—all counted ; 000 merino ewes and lambs, 7s 7d —all counted ; 200 merino ewe 3 and lambs, 8s 9d—all counted. Rakaia Monthly Sale. —On Thursday, February 2, we held our regular monthly sale at our South Rakaia yards. A large entry of sheep came forward, and a number of horses. The attendance was good, aud the sale was one of the best ever held in Rakaia, The entry comprised 3300 sheep anjl 5 horses. We sold the whole of the sheep as follows:—1035 crossbred two tooths, 13s 54d; 956 crossbred ewes and lambs, 12s 4d each : 320 crossbred ewes and lambs, 11s 7d} 250 four-tooth merino ewer, 8s (id; 530 merino wethers, 5b 6s ; 120 crossbred ewes and lambs, 83 9d; 20 crossbred ewes, 10s. In horses we only sold a good up-standing hack, £14.1 Daring the week we have soid privately — 1700 two-tooth crossbreds, j3s; 790 two tooth crossbreds, 13e; 300 four-tooth wethers, 15s 6d ; 750 lambs, 12s 6d ; 300 lambs, 133; 600 lamba, 12s 7d. On account of Mr Peter, of Anama, 1900 halfbred lambs at owner's reserve; 1000 two and four-tooth crossbred ewes, 14s 6d ; 620 crossbred ewes, 10s; 3/J0 crossbred ewes, 12s Qd,

THE FLOWER SHOW.

The second annual exhibition of the resuscitated Ashburton Horticultural Society takes place on Saturday next in the Arcade, which, through the courtesy of Mr David Thomas, has been made available for the purpose, and will admirably serve for the display of the exhibits, and the comfort and convenience pf victors and aji concerned. Qiven a tine day, it will qq doubt be well patronised by the public, including—as the harvest will by that time, it is to be hoped, have been safely gathered in ~-\ Urge propor tion of our country fiiy.i.lis, who will be able to spend an hour or two very pleasantly at the Show in admiring the exhibits and ltntgnins? to !'>.-■ strains of the band. The date fixed is unfortunately a little too early for the season, which is a fortnight later than visual as regards, the maturity of autumn fruits, and indeed as regards also some classes of vegetables and flowers. The Committee of Manage ment was quitjp aware of this fact, and endeavoured to arrange for the postponement of the Show to a fore-j night's later date, but it was found: thqt this was for several reasons impracticable, among others because the Arcade would not then have been obtainable. But, although, had, it been possible to h.ojd. the Shaw some what ' later a better display of some' classes of exhibits might have been looked for, there is nothing to prevent there being a la^rge ajiq creditable Show oi} Satijrday next, if our profes sional and amateur horticulturists determine, as we hope they wilj, to, do their best to make it so. The Society's catalogue cqmpris.es. a long and liberal list of awards, including a goodly number of private prizes,, but it is $Qtj merely those who WJU pqm.pefce far the ', sake iof these whqtn we loqk to see ' supporting this very useful Society by sending exhibits, but also ajl who desire to see our annual Flower Show increasingly popular and successful ] The fostering of a lov© of horticulture for its own sake is very desirable, and has a practically beneficial effect, for in improving the surroundings of the j Routes of the town mi district

their money value as propertips j is appreciably enhanced; while life is unquestionably the more enjoyable the rrore beautiful its surroundings. We therefore urge upon all who wish well to the district to help to make the Show a success notonly by supporting the Committee by their patronage and presence, but also by exhibiting—not for the prize money's sake but for the show's sakfl. Not only should those exhibit who have something of such special excel lence as to give, them a good chance of being placed first, but all who have anything creditable to display in the shape ot either pot^plants, cut flowers, fruit, or vegetables, or any or all of these, for as it takes a great many people to make up a world, or even a considerable community, so also it requires a great many exhibits to make up a creditable Horticultural Show. Let everybody then do hia or her beat to help, for this is a matter in which the ladies can assist greatly, and let it be remembered that as regards articles for competition for prizes these muet I be entered with the hon. secretary, Mr Lechner, at Davis' rooms, corner of East street and Burnett street; before 6 p.m. of Thursday next, 16th instant, and delivered at the Arcade before 9 a.tn. of Saturday. i

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(PCR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

"MISSING WORD" LOTTERY.

London, February 9 Mr Justice Sterling has decided that the "missing word" lottery is illegal.

THE COTTON STRIKE.

The cotton masters propose to bring about a general stoppage of mills, so as to deprive the workmen of the power to lend financial assistance to the men out on strike.

SIR B. J. REED.

No information can be obtained as to the natu.e of the Government appointment which Sir X, J. Reed has received.

SIR SAUL SAMUEL ON BORROWING.

The Mercers Company tendered a banquet to the Agents-General of the Australasian colonies. In proposing one of the toasts, Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, defended the colonies from the unjust and unwarranted attacks of anonymous scribblers. He said that although caution was necessary in regard to future borrowing, the colonies were well able to bear the burden they had undertaken. The two hundred millions which had been spent had benefited the colonies and the Mother Country alike. The money had settled millions of people iv Australia, and had built twelve thousand miles of railways.

THE FEDERAL BANK.

In response to a circular which was issued to depositors, the Federal Bank has received the first batch of replies representing £120,000, and assenting to th<* voluntary liquidation of the institution, with Mr Justice Butt as liquidator. This, however, is contin gent on the bank in Melbourne going in4o liquidation, as. a small creditor has lodged a petition for the compu'sory winding up of the affairs of the bank.

BUT'iER,

Mr Valentiue, butter expert, has been appointed to report on the grading of New South Wales butter, and on the industry generally.

WALSALL ELECTION.

The Wai sail election resulted in the return of Sir Arthur Hayter, the Liberal candidate, who polled 5235, as against 5156 received by his opponent, Mr C. S. Ritchie, who stood in the Tory interest.

OBITUARY.

I Mr John McCarthy, M.P. for Mid- I Tipperary.

FRAUDULENT BANKRUPTCY.

Two brothers blamed Barker, who carried on a banking business in Mark Lane, have been arrested for fraudulent bankruptcy. The amount involved in the frauds is half a million sterling.

THE SEIZURES OF SEALERS

Owing to the recent seizure of vessels in the North Pacific, England has requested Russia to define her territorial waters.

THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.

San Vrancisco, February 9. News lias reiched here that the Hawaiians who opposed the new Government have been disarmed,

THE MARSEILLES EPIDEMIC.

Paris, Februarys, The epidemic in Marseilles is sub siding.

LYNCHING LYNCHERS.

New Youk, February 10. The residents of Laredo, in Texas, intend to pursue and lynch the leaden of the next, lynching expedition.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE FEDERAL BANK. Adelaide, February If, The Supreme Court has granted tht petition of the creditor of the Federal Bank for the compulsory winding up of the institution.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Pahiatua, February \O. What are supposed to be JTacobaen's remains were found in a calcined state in a rats stump near the place were hs had been camped. On handling the bones they crumbled to dust, but Ibe teeth were intact, and some shirt buttons, and i a few trifling articles have been identified, j The poUce decline to furnish any j information whatever. It appears Aldridge** whereabouts were discovered through a girl in Ohristchurch, It ,was from a post mark on a letter received from, Ajdryige thai he was caught. Riohard Spain, descriJed as the model village settler of the colony, is lying in. an unconscious condition from injury tohis apine, caused by. the - upsetting of a trap during a. bolfe. Wblungtqn, February 10. A man named Thomas Williams was fined 3Qs o.i » charge of utowing away on the steamer Takapuna, from Lyttelton. Aoc>used was also charged with the larceny of a portmanteau, the property of R. 11. Postlethwaite, a pansenger. It was allegea Williams stole the portman teau, and after securing the contents threw ie overboard. He was wearing j aome of the btolen. property when arrested. A remand was granted. ' ' Duubdin, February 10. An inquiry is proceeding at S^oll^i

before the .Juntices, at the instance of ■li Dr King, wh> charge- Arthur Watta, » warder, wi h ill-resting an epilfljpfcie „ pHtirnfc. It is »l'e?e<l the proeiediugn . aroHe out of compUints -c dietarj w»to ( which cnlminated in a number of wardsn being pumnmrily clismi^ed. Defendant > nlleges he us h! no violence in p bveniinf the patient a^iu'cing hint, fftt com mi ted for trial, re&evvinghis defense I

An Elephants Emotion.

Some rf the European newnpppera are. C< telling a truly veracioua story t>{ th« sagacity of a trained elephant which adorn* '\ a French travelling show. The proprietor uf the circun Hnuouncdd that on a certain. ' night his elephant would play the "Run- 7 t»idn Hymn "on a piano with his trunk. ''■ Intents. interest was aroused and when the evening camo the expectant public crowded the circuit to the roof. After the . usu»l performances four men carried in * . cottage pi«no, which they placed in the >; centre of the arena. Then the intilligent ''-«• animal was brought in, puraded with mach dignity three times around the ring, Mid then, Amid the keenest excitement, ad vanced to the pi tno. With a movement of his trunk he touched tne keyboard, but hardly had he done so when a surprising change cams over him. He trembled with fear and rage, waved his trunk in the air, and then with a scream of terrorruabed nut of the arena. There was a great hurrying to and fro of employees, and the circus proprietor and the elephant keeper left the ring for consultation, In a few minutes the proprietor returned and an nounced with regret that the oerformance could not take place. The fact was, he Baid, that the elephant had recognised i$ the keyboard of the instrument a portion -j of the tusks of his Ling-lost mother, who had fallen a prey to the ivoey hunters of Africa. He had suggested to the keeper ' that another pitmo might be procured, ' ' but the expert had informed him the elephant was so overcome with emotion that it would be impossible for it to per form that evening. Under these cir cumstances he suggested that the . " Russian Hymn," followed by the *' Mar soillase," Bhould be played by the band. The entertainment was thus brought to a close amid the frantic applause of ' the audience.—Cincinnati "Commercial Gazette."

School Committees.

HAMPSTEAD. A special meeting of tlw Hampstead School Committee was held on Saturday evening. Present—Messrs Andrews, Urr, Sage, Pickford, Ricknian, Elliot, an! Biaset. Aa apology was recoircd from the chairman, Mr Crooks, who was absent, through Ulnes*. Mr Andrewg was votod. to the chair. . *

selection of one m*le and one female pupil teacher for recommendation to the Hoard of Education was proceeded with. On ballots being taken two of the female applicants (of whom there were seven) received three Vites each and a third one vote ; on a second ballot a selection was made by four votes to three. JTne; successful male candidate received three votes, the other two competitors receiving , two votes each. " ; ■ Other upecial business lapsed. ' ' ft was resolved to call the attention of the Hoard to the demolition of the shed at the master's house by the recent nor' wester. Notice of motion was given with refer ence to the headraastership. » Since the n.eoting a protest has been made on behalf of cue cf the candidate* - agiinst the resub, on the gtound^ of alleged irregularities in {he proceedings.

ASHBURTON.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held in the school l»Bt- nigh,t. Present—Messrs. Beau (iv tjlie chair). Mcl'herson, Paul, Jones, Meddius, Braddell, and Barrett. The bank balance was reported at £20. - CuiTtttpondenoe from the Board of Education {w-jw read—accepting Percy ftuvell as pupil teacher, advising chat the clerk of works would inspect the schools and caretaker's cottage re painting, en closing salaries for January, and forward" ing the names of the candidates for election to the ftaard. Messrs H. W. Peryman, C, W. Adams, and R. Meredith, were voted for,by the Committee. The Visiting Committee reported on some repairs »nd new culvert for school entrance. ;  Messrs Paul and Braddell were ap pointed a Visiting Committe for the month. Accounts for prizes and sundries were passed for payment. A letter was read from Mr H M. Jones re pupil teachers papars. This had been replied to by the Chairman, and tha explanation was accepted by Mr Jones. The head master's report was read and adopted. It stated number on mil—Boys 291, girls 264, total 555; highest attend ance 469. Thirty-eight scholars hare been admitted this term. The school re opened on Monday, January 30, with an attendance of 460. The headmaster suggested that a .plan by which prices would be given for regular attendance during the year should Ibe initiated. This was agreed to, and ' the new Committee would be asked to carry out the arrangements. The headmaster ssked the Committee to approach the Domain Board, and try to arronge that the boys, under* respon sible teacher, be allowed to bathe be tween 12.30 and 1.20 on school days. The Committee was unanimous in their approval of this; and Messrs Meddins, MoPherson, and the headmaster were appointed to wait on tho Domain Board on Monday evening next. The Committee, then adjourned.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

t^«R VRESS ASSOCIATION.}

KatfT« MarttMAHlitl Cm»». Wemjngtcw*,. February 11. A peculiar law suit was heard at the R.M. Court to«day, one native suing another for JC2GO damages for entioing his i wife away and harboring her. Both were' young men, and the wife was a pirl about eighteen. Plaintiff claimed damages for tfc» son** of heart which had been caused him by his wife's elopement. Defendant endeavcred to prove that plaintiff had ill treated his wife and he took pity on her, but this defence failed, and Mir Booth, R.M., gave judgment for plaintiff for £8&» and costs £S 12s.

?H£ ASHBURTOy GUAItDIAN : SATURDAY, FEBRUARY tI^LS93



]li- FIKST Cl.EA:l2ift SALE BY O. J. WPAiii* A Co. BEFORE KNOWN IN ASHBURTON. IN UNDERCLOTHING AND MILLINERY WE A RK OFFERING SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS. Ladies' Corsets 4s 6d, now 2* 6d. l)r Warner's well known Corsets 10. fid now b.6d. Double width Sheeting, white twill, 10£ct Good washing Mu4»«s, 3s lid dozen White Muslins, satin stripe, 7£d now 4 3 rf 2R-wSA*t-«-»-. ™ifbU for ddU«.'. d—. «**> value at 6*d CLCTHIKG. CLOTHING Men's Tweed Suits, 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits, 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Colonial mndo Bluchers, 5s MeS'« Oookh.m 8001., worth 25 3 for 14 5 6d W W B »mA^»H^ hWo»™^S » BOYS' * OIRLS' Won:en'i stronar Leather Shoes. 4s lid Ladies' Olove Kid Boots 8s OJ, winced to 6s_ lid Priceii TERxMS CASH. -BEMEMBER THR APDRKSS- y # J. and CO., eRIEDL^NDER'S BUILDINGS.-.



WiJrCHK*." WAICBB* WATCHES. SPKCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Hotlierlißiii'i Watches. S."~SA-7BK, ; WATCHMAKER AND J X W X L..L.8-R. H*_i • v -, j r-,,™ iho well-known and reliable fiim of "Ilotherham, J-ori- ASjurtwomvedf^ theweu* Rofcherhain for S . *»^^S, BnjJo-HWg.-Mit consist, of-18ct Gold Hunting Sal ß ko» S engraved on works )i ne fe lßc t Gold <,pen face and Haniim. with Lever Keyless | ulate, ope.i Jmj « f nd k £„ Lemß , . Bfcerling Silver centre second*. J: wl V^^ keyless ; Rotherham's Hunting Levers, key-winding ; Fac^ key-winding. Ajsoa Botherham s Open IFace keyless choice r-tock of Indies f»llv^ ,yf ciuba and a n w ho have occa.iou to use a watch for Bicycle .and .^J™?,^,, uia d e ) Op_n Face STERLING SI. ; VBB ÜBfing t bß.hM J^ "« to tnirty minutes in fifths, The advantage of having a Bace timers-wil time »Vtoj™*fc wit l» superior works for timing purposes only, H WATCHMAKER AM JBWfiLTiER. Watoh and Jewellery Repairs of ev^y^escriptior, promptty and _ati>fftctori!y



BOOTS. 800 f S.- SHOES. SHOES. THE _^EW ZEALAND | Clotmngr Victory | i AND | BOOT AND 8808 WAREHOUSK. rpflE Public would io well to inspect JL our Large and Well-assorted Stock before purchasing elsewhere. A Single Pair of Boots at the Wholesale Price. All new goods. 200 Pairs of Boy"and Girls' Strong School Boots am) Shoes horn 2s 9d. LADIES. Buy jout Boots and Shoes at the Factory jon will save 3s in the pound. THE AUGITE STOVE MAT. Only a f»w left; just the thing for pre serve making; only 2a. A Wonderful Line of MEN'S ALL-WOOL COLONIAL TWEKD TROUSERS fob 9s 6d. KEW ZEALAND Clotblng Factory. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager,



A. TSafS&lnK l^iio ■ ■ -■-♦ ■ ■ A FACT. A speaker was holding forth on woman and he made out that she was just a little angel on eaith. In glowing words he pictured how patient she was it auffering how courage ius in trouble, and how alto gether gentle, loving, and good she was under all circumstances, and closed his peroration by declaring that any man who laid his hand on a woman, save in the act of kindness, was a monster. After the lecture, a pale, haggard, woe-begone looking man shuffled up to the spenket and said, "Look here, mister; I've heard what you've been saying about woman ; all about how nice and sweet she is, why, one would imaginefchat you believed all women were just blushing full blown roses; I * guess you don't know my wife. Well she haint no blooming rose. Shes a daisy, a reg'lar daisy, why mister my wife ■ a nagger, and there is'nt an hour, when she's awake, but th,t she's nagging aomeon*. If it is'nt me, its the children, it is'nt the children, it t, the cat. There is nothing that escapes her nagging tongue, and the only time any of us gets any rest is when she has nagged herself to sleep." How like the nerves of a man who drink*; they just nag, nag all the time, giving no rest until enough liquor has been taken to deaden ail nervous sensibility, and the poor fellow goes off in that sodden, snorine, miserable state th»t is but the rattling skeleton of a healthy sleep. „ H. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No 1 putH an etd to all this nagging of the nervts I>7 destroying all desire for R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No 2 is tl f '*st Brain and Nerve Tonic on this •jrth. AU chemist* ,



The Best Tea IN THE WORLD Ilyslop's CeyJon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, H8 Ca hel street. Chtistohnmh. Hampton's TjiURNITURE Y\T AREHOUSE' TANCItED STREEIV Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HaSeLW-B Perambulators from 22s 6d PorambulntoH Reversible doods from 355, Patent Kubber Lires Bosket Ware Client Drawers Clwirs and' Tables Uedsteads ' Cho»p Furniture * All Repairs ! Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.— 2J35 CHEVP.



%W;»iiie<i XPOUND on La^mlKii- Road, lady's 1? small hand h>ig.-Owner apply to Feank Lowe, T!nw»ld.___ f_^ y e"TbNd of Teai|«e:am«.— Monthly meet } it.g «>n Monday ni-^Uc, at Templar ■ Hall, 8 o'clock sharp. Installation of I officers and other important business. • ' 2 48 rrTJo^LET—A good three roomed House I close to East BeK-GBO. W. Anwrkws. f__ \ PTlST~Ohurch. Pe^er street. Rev. J. T. Hiktbr will preach—Morning, II a.m. ; Evening, 6 30. 2 j4 Rl^lT7v^TMethodis,t Church IV morrow. Preachers—Morning, Mr J. Lloyd; Kveumg-Rev. J. <JucJer. Strangers cordially invited- ZZZ, KSLEYAN Church, Baring Square. Preachers to-morrow—ll ».in., Mr G. W. Leadley; 7 p.m., Key. b. Lawry. hubjoct—"The Fatherhood of God—ls it a Reality.;' BT. Valentine's Day.—Our establish ment -rill be open from 7 to 10 on Monday and Tuesday evenings for the sale of Valentines. L. F. Andrbwbs & Co., Stationerb' Hall. ___ ___ X\* AN~IED Known—Good Em- VV broideries, 2^d per y»*d.— Mitchell and Tpbker. 2 8 PlAi\OS from £26 to 70 Guineas. Sold on one, two, »nd three year*. Terms to suit purchasers. Reduced scale. —H. M. Josrus ANTED the Public to know that S. W. AiiCpiiN and Co's Summer Sale is now on. Great Bargains in Millinery, Underclothing etc. W~ ANTED Known—loe Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner, East Street.



WANTED Known that S. Sausk, Watchiaaker and Jewaller, -has removed to new shop near New Zealand Olcthin* Factory. __!__" \ AIST X, D Known — 200 di-zen . % Ladies' Gloves from 4|d.— MITCHKLL AND ToRNEK. 2 9 x'T^YeD Known—Good White V Calicoe 3d 9d per dozen.— Mitchell and Tcrktek. 2 7 . ANTED, at once, a Boy haying V\ passed Standard V, or VC, as apprentice to th.* printing trade. Apply Mail Office. lITANTED Known.—Come and see ▼ (»ur dress' lines »t 4~_ 1 and 6d, leather shirting 6|>l, three-quartor cloaks 12s 6<l. —H. C. Segbrs, Malford House. WANTED Knowu—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only Iw obtiiucl in Ashborton at W. H, Colgimi'-s ''Thn <!<>«uov." WANTED everyone to come and see the beautiful presents we are giving away for every 5s and upwards spent. —H. C. Segers, Melford House. I,y"ANTKD K.iown.—A great variety ' * of high class dress goods to choose from n..w seliiiis? under regular wholesale prices.—H. C. Segeus, Mulford House. A^l\lsD~Purchas«>r3 tor^argains in Siiinmer Dresses, Prints, and Delaines, Sunshades, &c. at S. W. Alcqbm and O'a Sale. WANTED Known—NewFlannekttes at extraordinary prices ; 3s lid »nd 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under p l i Ce ,_-VV. H. CoiiUKE. DON'T ;et the rain water destroy your buddings.' Get Spouting fixed at 4d per foot and buy a tank, complete with Up, tested before leaving workshop, for 30s, at .1. W. Hardlisy's.



THE HARVESTJS PLENTEOUS: \ 1! any rate it in up to"the avoragt;— and the laborers are -y well, a good de tl more than plenteous. I have never before Been so mnny men in country on tbe t.utl.ok for harvest work. For a time th' 3 town was "stiff wid 'em," as Pat said about the river and the fish, "out a good many have jbeen absorbed since th» treathe-' became harvest weather, and allowed tho machmeu.to sro raUlins along, ctrniNG down tin? wealth of Ceres' golden retgn. I trust the farmers will get a-wthrtg like a favorable return for their year ■« toil, and that when they come into town with their little CALICO^-(2s lid a dozen) — bags of samples of grain, representing th crop, on the growing and in-gathering o which they have been concentrating al their energies since last harvest, they ml be able to receive from the grain merclwuii.s FBICE» that will enable them to live themselves *nd LET OTHBUS JLIVJE. The farmers are the men who feed v* all, who grow our grain, our meat, our dairy produce, and the wool to make our CLOTHIN«-(»Mita at 355). They are the men who, with their wives and families, the tradesmen must depend upon to make their living, and we have the most solid reasons possible for re joicing when the farmers are prospering. So thinks HARRY HARDLEI Manager for HARDLEY BROS. Who are selling ftoods very cheap. Beautiful dress tweed 4s 9d a dress; striped ginghams 7£d. BOOTS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Men's Colonial made shooters 9s 6d; slippers 3s 3d. COMB AND GIVE US A TRIAL.



SOMERSET Meat M*rt. The oldest, the largest, tha btst, and the cheap ast. Small «*oods a cpfccialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. — '*■ J* SILC^2?: *tiß2 WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get 501 bs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert alcorn s, Saunders' Buildings. 11 3i -TTALENTINES. VALENTINES for » »ll classes. New Games ,in great variety. Boys' and Girls' Annuals, and i.ther new Volumes. Prize Books at reduced prices, flew Birthday Reward and Wedding Cards,-L. F. ANDREWES & 3v>., Stationers' Hall. DON'TForget the Borough Bye-Laws re Carr aga Lamps, and that H AKDJ.K . as large Stock on hand, also a Urge assortment of Tinware and Iron mongery, Scythes, Reaping Hooks, Hay Knives,* Forka, etc., of best quality, and all at lowest possible prices. J. W. Hardley, East Street, Ashburton, THE Misses Adams' new Refreshmeirt; ■ Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, CocoV Lemon Squash, Scda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times. Coleman'a Buildings, East Street. ____>„ . BEAR in mind that J, W. Hardley, Plumbor and G»i|fitter, East Street, has the largest Stock in town of Pumps, Pipes, and Fittings, and that he is selling them cheaper than ever at prices hitherto unheard of in Aehburton, Now is the chance for a cheap Pump ; improved No. 4. Price, 16s. Largersb.es in proportion. /CHRISTMAS Suits. Boys, three \J garment long Trouser Suits at los. Boys, Colorial-made Knicker Suits from lOs. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30«. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s.—Asfoburton Clothing M,&rt, Saunders' Buildings. Rqbbkt Alcorn" _*«— ■ »TANTF!nKaown- /rh»t J. Mwmkjh W keeps the best stock of Boots m Ashbunon, for this reason that he pays cash and is not under or bound to any one firm like many in the trade, which enables him to procure and supply the public with the Best Colonial and English makes ; and his well-known make needs no recommendaiien. Always on hand Best Sole Leather, used for repays and done at once.—J. Moicson, Impermeable j Bootmaker, Town H*ll, East tofcreefc, next Court House I



NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Jt&Ek mHE Company's Mag-, " MfeMJySSp * nificonb Steamships will bs despatched from Lyttelfcon as under: — MIOWERA on FEBRUARY 11, for Port Chalmers, Bluff, Milford bound, (weather, &c, permitting), Mel bourne, Sydney; thence Auckland, Wellington andLyttelton. Tfr/s *boye yessels are the swiftest and finest steamships funning between New Zeulaud and Australian &«»*», and each has a capacity of §000 ions. Passengers and cargo at reduced rates. Fur further information apply to HENRY ZANDER, Asent for Ashburton.



Certainly H^ Effective, MEDICINE inH% 'iw* « 5SAJjnEtf. wd SO|fS| EUdiXYPTI EXTRACT. T«at % eminent powerful effects in Coughs, Colds, Influenza.' etc ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands cave the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate:—"24th April, 18851— .Motors Sander and Sons,—lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflammation of the bone of the I le&, vMph. ca)we QW te? *l severe attack of l low fyvwi I *"»B attended by D,r iT. Bo'yd 1 who Ijafl made strenuous efforts to save my leg, IJU*' without success. He found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having Heard in the meantime of the wonderful cures worked "by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a \,utiU, »J" t d flip q^traot had n<\t b«e,n applip4 more than an hour wh,en I began ifi greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hcursfor nine or ten daye it was gut qf all danger. I would persn&de al who may Ttig vith any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they mil find t the most wonderful of medicines.—You.* eIL % J. Ou^VOW, Wattle street, Saydj hwrst.—(4dyfc n .. ■;



The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and frue from any exoess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK TOUR OBOCBBH HOIXOWAYS OINTMKST AND PILLS.—A frequent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few doses of the pills taken in time arc an effectual preventative against gout and rheumatism. Anyone who us an attack of either should use Holloway'a Ointment also, the powerful action of which combined with the operation of the pUla, must infallibly effect a cure. The pills act directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Haviqg oaoe subdued the severity of these l diseases, per»ever*ftea with' the ointment, after fomenting ' the affected joints/ with warm brine; will speHdily Ytlax til cttfhwf tad prat toy jpwwtßt tttttctofe*