MAIL NOTICES.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1893 CURRENT TOPICS.

Ihe apathy and indifference of busi ness men in regard to municipal affairs is a subject which i» being discussed in Auckland. It seems to many there a remarkable thing that the City Council should be shunned by the very class that ought to take the keenest interest in city affairs. One writer believes that " this state of affairs has come about through the adoption of evening sittings. When the meetings were held in the daytime, and when they were really meetings for the despatch of business, an hour and a-half or so was sufficient time. But now the members of the Council, after tea, put on their best coats, and come down to make a night of it. And they do irake a night of it. With inevitable pauses for refreshment, the meetings generally last till long after what should be every honest man's bedtime. The time was, when it was quite a rarity to hear a speech in the Council. A subject was disposed of in a brief, businesslike discussion. Now the Council has become quite a little Parliament, a talking shop, with the most detrimental effect on its morale. Observation has taught that the busi ness men of Auckland will not stand a long succession of night meetings, which are apt to spin out to near mid night. To some extent, the same thing applies to Parliament. The fittest men will not submit to the late hours and wearisome speeches which have become the rule." " 'Tis true 'tis pity, and pity 'tis 'tis true " that in almost every city, borough and town district the same disinclination to take part in local government is shown by those best qualified for the work and most interested in its being well done. We do not think the night meetings are altogether to blame; the ratepayers are often at fault in the choice of re presentatives, and the representatives by their frequent displays of envy t malice and all uncharitableness towards each other are probably as much to blame as anybody. It must be distinctly understood that these remarks are not intended to have a local application.

At the close of the Primitive Metho dist Conference held here last summer we opined that our visitors would carry away with them a good opinion of Ashburton, which they would not be slow of expressing. The Conference number of the " Primitive Methodist," which has just reached us, contaius a glowing acknowledgment of the " royal welcome " the representatives received at Ashburton, from the hosts, the " city fathers " and the churches. The Ashburton Conference is spoken of as " one of the most interesting and successful in the history of our Church in this colony." A compliment is earned by the connection for 1!i" excellent get up of its journal, which iv future will be issued monthly. And apropos of one of the great questions discussed at the conference, we note the statement, that the Wesleyans of Vic toria, "after leading the minor Methodists to believe that they were honestly desirous ot union, have now declared at their late Conference by 109 votes to one that the present time is not opportune for such a serious departure." The union will come all the same, iv good time.

Much is said and written, now as of old, on Christian unity. That such a thing exists there is plenty of pyicience, and it is a good thing to behold. We believe that the ministers of the various churches in this town and district do dwell together in unity, privately as well as in public, Of the latter there have been many gratifying instances lately, but none more pleasing than the reunion at the recent anniver sary meeting of the Tinwald Presby terian Church. The charge of this congregation has not always been a bed of roses, and the pastor, the Key, Alexander Blake, has had some stiff, up-hilj work, but he did not flinch, and qh &k Oocpio# $9 wtfch we refer to

was surrounded by a united congrega tion, and by all the neighboring ministers who could bo present. Mr Blake's definition of trne brotherhood —" reciprocity of friendship, co operation in wark, knowledge of each other's work, and mutual regard"— was the key-note of the evening. Mr Farley (Church of England)—who deprecated the preaching of " isms," Mr Cocker (Primitive Methodist), Mr Westbrooke (Presbyterian, but who was the pioneer of Primitive Method ist^ in the South Island twenty years ago), and Mr Sawle (Baptist) recipro cated the fraternal sentiments ; and we -trust that Mr Blake and his flock may have many more equally happy anniversaries.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Rev T. Spurgeon had excellent con gregations morning and evening in the Odd fellows' Hall on Sunday. In the morning he delivered an eloquent discourse on the scheme of salvation, and in the evening a stirring call to repentance. We learn from Major Steward that, in reply to an enquiry, ne has been informed by the Minister for Lands that he hopes to be able to determine early next month as to what land is to be acquired in South i Canterbury under the Land for Settlements Act. A tablet in memory of the late Mr 0. Feltham has been erected in the Donald McLean-street Primitive Methodist Church, Newtown, and it was unveiled on Sunday. Ie will be remembered that Mr Feltham died whilst attending the Primitive Methodist Conference at Ashburton. The Government have determined to offer a first prize of £10 and a wcond of £5 for the best collection of dried specimens of nxious weeds collected in the colony, and similar prizes for the best collection of insects injurious to vegetation in New Zealand and their natural enemies and parasites. The collections for competition must be Bent in to the Department of Agriculture within a specified period—probably up till the end of the present year. It is expected that the competition will conduce largely to the destruction of noxious weeds and insects, besides encouraging habits of observation amongst country settlers. The " New Zea land Times" understands that it is also in contemplation to offer prizes for collections of the internal and external parasites of stock and larger prizes for the beat collec tions of grasses and forage plants, native and introduced, What a different position New Zealand now holds (says the Opposition "Taranaki Harald') to what it did a few years back When Sydney and Melbourne were booming. The " self reliant non-borrowing policy " of the present Government has proved a great success, though the opponents of the present Ministry would try to make out that our present prosperity is not due to those who have had charge of affairs during tbe past three years. It is true that our large volume of exports, and steady cultivation of the land, and the increasing revenue, are all due to the industry of the settlers, but the Ministers also deserve some' credit. Had they demoralised the colony by borrowing money to keep the people employed as the Government did in Australia, instead of inculcating the spirit of self-reliance into the community »s the Ministry have done, we should have a very different tale to tell to-day. On Sunday afternoon, Mr E. Gale, the well-known ranger for the Acclimatisation Society, met with a nasty accident. He, with three others, went on a shooting ex cursion up the river, and after a short spell at Greenstreet, the party were about to re sume work. Mr J. Ma.cK.ay, hairdresser, had risen to his feet, and carrying his gun al what volunteers know as the "slope' brought it somewhat smartly to the " ready,''when in some unaccountable way one of the barrels went off, the charge lodging in the heel of Mr Gale, who was only a few feet distant from him. The wound was temporarily dressed, and im mediately afterwards the sufferer was brought to Ashburton, and Dr Trevor attended to the injury. The bone was not hurt, but the charge had gone into the ball of the heel making a lacerated wound which, though not of a dangerous character will perhaps take a considerable time to heal. With reference to Mr Rees' charges the Napier " News " says :—" Messrs Oadman j aud Smith have, we understand, decided ' not to take proceedings against any of the papers that have published libels com mitted by Mr W. L. Rees. An action has, however, been commenced in the Supreme Court against Mr Rees, and we understand that Sir Robert Stout will act for the plaintiffs, Messrs Salisbury and Logan being the solicitors. The trial will, in all probability, take place in Napier, and we oelieve that while substantial damages will be claimed there will be no attempt to make the sum, sought to be recovered in any way crushing. Of course we are pre cluded from making any comment on the case, but that it is a very serious one we feel sure all will admit. The conduct of Mr ilees in badgering the Premier is, however, looked upon as far worse than his libel ling of Messrs CUdman and Smith, because it is well-known that the worry to which the Premier has been sub jected has retarded his recovery. The other party in the matter, who has, he claims, been misrepresented and injured, is Mr Rose of Danevirke. He, we understand, is consulting a solicitor with a view to find ing in what position he stands so far as action against Mr Reea is concerned. We may be excused for adding that the case of Mr Rees appears to us to be an exemplifica tion of that " vaulting ambition which o'erlaaps itself. And falls on t'other side." In announcing the departure from Gore of the Key C. Abernethy, Wesleyan minister, who takes the Rev Mr Gray's place in the Ashburton circuit, the "Southland Stan dard "says:—"During the rev. gentleman's ministerial term of three years in Gore he has made many friends, both in and out side his own denomination. He is a genial and genuine Christian gentleman, a man full of sympathy and gentleness, and one who is ever welcome in any house in the district. In sickness or trouble, Mr Abernethy was a consoling friend,, as his success as a pastor in this district was marked. His Christi anity, was not confined to his own church. He is a believer in the Christianity of Christ to uplift men, and make them feel they are brethren. He never spared him self, .if he could be of any service to his ministerial brethren, even if they belonged to other denominations. In a word, he has proved himself a large-hearted, sympathetic man,. and one that for hvs work's sake will make many friends wherever he goes. Mrs Aberheihy has been of great assistance to her husband in his work, and as a leader amongst women will be greatly missed at Gore. She was always to the fore in every g©od and philanthropic work, and beloved for her deeds of charity." On Good Friday evening at the conclusion of the practice of the Wesleyan Choir, Mr E G. Macpherson (choirmaster), on behalf of the choir, pre sented Mrs Abernethy with a photographic shield of the members—32 in all. In doing so, Mr Macpherson alluded to the affection felt by every member for Mrs Abernethy, and the general regret at the circumstances which necessitated her severing her connec tion with the choir, of which she had been a member during' Rev "Mr Abernethy's pastorate in Gore.

FAILURE OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

THK BANK REOPENED.

(PER PUESB ASSOCIATION.)

London, April 7. Coupons upon debentures of the Metro politan -O-..-8 C mpany of Melbourne, of the fi*e HrigAtios,' and uf tbe Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne, have not Ije-n oniii by the Commercial Bauk. the "Timen" says that aftor careful inquiry ie cannot believe the unfavour able rumours which are in circulation regarding the Australian banks. Ie states thai ouo chartered instiiuuon has been freely alluded to, but it has good aufcho riiy for assertiug that the position of this fcank is seund, and fears of further collapses are needless. The "Times" also understands that none of the Austra lian banks, with the exception of the ornmercial Sank, were badly hit by the land boom. The shareholders and depositors of the Commercial Bank meet in London on Tuesday and in Edinburgh on Wednes day, to discuss the fec?nstruction schema. London, April 8. Mr Andrew Hugh Turnbull, manager and actuary of the Scottish Widows' Fund Lite Assurance Society, of Edinburgh, and Messrs James Cowan and James Auldjo Jamieson, directors of the society, have sailed for Australia in the steamer Australia to examine the colonial finances of the institution. At the annual meet ing, the Karl of Dalkeith stated that the deputation was sent simply «t> a matter of precaution, and not because they were afraid of the investments. The society's deposits were on hxed terms with the Australian banks, and amounted to £190,000, of which, £10,000 was in the Commercial Bank. A cable received from Melbourne said that the funds of the society wt>re perfectly safe. Mr Warwick, of Melbourne, who re presents the Scottish depositors in the Commercial Bank, has wired to the Edinburgh agents of the Commercial Bank, advising them to urge the clients I to coccur in the reconstruction scheme in I its entirety, and that he considers pre ference shares a good investment. Melbourne, April 9. Mr James Service has accepted the chairmanship of the reconstructed Com mercial Bank. Yesterday the bank opened for the receipt of new accounts, and upwards of £100,000 was deposited within two hours. (Received April 10, 11.15 a.m.) London, April 9 The feeling in Glasgow among the depositors in the Commercial Bank in favorable to le.u.jotiuction. The total amount of the Glasgow deposit? is about one million, but there are only four shareholders in the city, Thd leading English and Scotch jour nals continue to discuss the affiirs ot the Bank, the opinions expressed being con flicting but in the main favorable. The " Financial Times " remarks (hat in 'he teeth of the disaster the way in which Victorian Government stocks keep up their prices is really wonderful. It considers this probably due to the short ness of stock offered, which shows the confidence holders have in it. The "Economist" considers the sus pension of payment prudent, as all I creditors should be placed on an equal footing.

Canadian-Australian Steamship Line.

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Ottawa, April 7. The Canadian Government have pro visionally arranged with the Huddart Parker Steamship Cempany to run a monthly service of steamers between Canada and Australia, calling at Hawaii. This agreement is for one year, and the Government pay the company a subsidy of £25,000. Sydney, April 9. Although the agents of tbe Canadian- Pacific Company have received no con firmation of the statement that steamers have been subsidised to run between Canada and Australia, Messrs Huddart Parker and Co. believe that the cablegram is probably correct, as negotiations have been proceeding for some little time, Huddart Parker and Co., in a letter to the Goverament, propose that as an addition to the Canadian subsidy, the colonies should contribute £20,000, the service to be a monthly one, and fortnightly if the inducement be suffi cient ; mails to be delivered in London in 26 days. If the proposal be accepted the proposers will initiate the service with the Warrimoo and Mia wera. Mr Kind, the Postmaster- General, approve Bof the scheme.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, April 7. / Mr Hogan, M.P., for Limerick, has given notice to ask Mr Gladstone whether the Government will legislate in the direction of prohibiting the display of Orange emblems, as is done in Australia.

The Good Templars.

GRAND LODGE sUoSION.

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Auckland, April 8. The Good Templars' Grand Lodge have elected Mr Tennyson Smith their repre sentative to the Ilight Worthy Grand Lodge of the World, and also to the World's Temperance Congress, both meeting in America in June ; and at a meeting of the Auckland Prohibition League last night it was resolved to urge other organisations also to elect him their repres9ntativg, and to take immediate action to raise funds for the purpose.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending April 9, 1893 :—

RAINFALL IN MARCH.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEft PRKSS ASSOCIATION").

THE UNDAUNTED.

London, April 7. Lord Beresford has been exonerated from blame for the grounding of his ship, the Undaunted, Hear Alexandria. THE FRUNTCH TARIFF. In reply to enquirits by the Agents- General, the Marquis of Dufferin, British Ambassador in Paris, reports that Australian produce in trance has been paying the maximum tariff since 1882, and that no change is intended. MISS SHAW ON VICTORIA. Mise Shaw, in one of her letters to " The Times " from Victoria, states that a colony possessing such wealth in the back country, combined with the energy already shown, cannot be regarded as suffering any inextricable financial embarrassment. She says that the country districts are perfectly sound, and offer an outlet for English and Vic j torian enterprise. The letter adds that the supreme need of all the Aus tralian colonies is not money but popu lation. COLONIAL COINAGE. The Treasurer states that the re quest of the Australian mints, that they be empowered to give full weight for light gold coins, implies that Eng land should undertake the task of re newing the gold coinage of the Empire, j The Treasury suggests that the matter should be considered together with silver coinage, and that they earnestly j desire to frame coinage regulations on a principle agreeable to the colonies and equitable to the Imperial and colonial exchequers. LABOR MATTERS. Twenty of the free labourers at Hull were seized with sickness after meals, and although their illness is attributed to colic, it is suspected that their food has been poisoned, despite the assertion of the doctors to the contrary. All the seamen, firemen, and water men in Hull have joined the strikers, and the Union intend to extend the strike to Liverpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, and London. Mr Wilson, the ship owner, is under police protection. London, April 8. Messrs Wilson and Sons are still despatching steamers from Hull, de spite the opposition of the Unionists. OBITUARY. Sir Edwin Dashwood. The deceased gentleman was born- in Nelson, New Zealand" in October, 1854.

MORMONISM.

Washington, April 7. The great Mormon temple at Salt Lake City, which has been forty years in construction and cost a million sterling, has been dedicated with great ceremony.

KHELAT OUTRAGE.

CAiiOUTTA, April 7. The Viceroy has fined the Khan of Khelat 40,000 rupees for the outrage on his Ministers. y *

THE GREMAN NAVY.

Berlin, April 7. The German Government have dis solved the cruiser squadron, from motives of economy.

AUSTRALIAN.

POLITICAL.

Adelaide, April 8. The programme of the Opposition party includes proposals to help pro ducers to meet existing conditions by reducing the cost of living by the abo lition of the duties on the necessaries of life, making up the loss to the revenue by a tax on large landed estates which are unutilised \ to ad jus'; the national firfance, reduce the mili tary, naval and other votes, and estab lish a post office savings bank as the nucleus of a State bank. Brisbane, April 8. The Opposition party have issued a programme. It includes the abolition of plural voting, lowering freights on -railways to secure tha settlement of the land, and the establishment of agri cultural colleges; no Indian coolies, Chinese or Japanese are to be em ployed as agricultural laborers, but it is not proposed to put a stop to the, employment of Kanaka labor during the duration of next Parliament. There is to be no State-aided immigra tion at present, but families settling in the colony will receive a homestead grant. The Opposition advocate that the railways belong to the State, and will endeavor to effect retrenchment in the civil service. They will also urge the introduction of a Shop and Fac tories Bill and payment of bonuses for the export of dairy produce. The pro tection policy will not be disturbed, and it is suggested that the question of separation of Northern Queensland be referred to a referendum. Brisbane. April 9. Sir Charles Lilley, in an electioneer ing address, made a powerful attack upon Kanaka labour, and land grants for the construction, of railways. He styles the latter system an enactment for the benefit of sellers of scrip, gamblers, and syndicates. He con siders it a dangerous instrument, and that it would, create vast estates and a monopoly of railways worked by Asiatics, Africans, and Kanakas He believes that black labour would ex-, elude Queensland - from Australian federation.

SHOCKING FATAL ACCIDENT.

Melbourne, April 9. A winch on the top of a building in course of erection in Collins street, collapsed, and the flying , fragments completely decapitated Mr Rogers, the engineer, his head being thrown to the opposite side of the street. Several passers by were slightly injured, and a number of women fainted at the horri fying spectacle. AQUATICS. The University eight-oar race was won by Melbourne; Sydney, 2; Adelaide, 2J.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 8 Inspector Hickson, with a party of police" and Permanent Artillery, pro ceeded this morning to Whakatane to arrest natives who have recommenced obstructing the survey. Wellington, April * In the action brought by the CoJonial Bank against Mrs McDonald, the Chief Justice gave judgment forth* bank fo?

the principal £4600, interest at 7 per cent., and costs, the bank to give credit im full for the net rents received. &>kum>n, April 8. "r H. Faulkner's house of eleven rooms, at Wakefield, was burned yester day, Insurances—£3oo on the building, ana £200 on the furniture in the North British and Mercantile. Nothing was saved. Duwetun, April 8. There wae a large attendance at the Olago University this afternoon, to cele brate the coining of age of the Institution* (he Chancellor, Dr~ Stuart, traced the founding of the University. Professor Shand gave a history of its work; Pro fessor Sale spoke on the growth and ex tensing during the past twenty years of Univ.. ; y work in England ; Dr Fitchett spoke on what is being done in other parts of the colony; and Sir Robnrt Stout dealt with probable future develop ment, urging that it was wise to encourage such institutions.

POLITICAL.

*• MR SEDDON AT HOKITIKA.

PKR PBBSS AfcHOCIATIOV.

Hokituu, April 7. Mr Seddon addressed a crowded meet ing at the Town Hall to-night. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. A large number of ladies were present. Mr Seddon spoke for three hours. He referred to the position of the colony when the present' Government took office, and the position attained, and this notwithstanding that the price of staple products was much less than a few yean formerly. The policy of the Government I on assuming office was the imposition of a land and income tax, the repeal of the property lax, liberal land laws, nenmp , fcion of largo estates for settlement when required-for wttlesnect not by the adoption of revolutionary measures butt by taking over land where offered, also manhood suffrage. These had been carried out point by point where practic* < able. Since their assumption of office the exodus had been stopped, and now the people were returning. The Atkinson Government had promUedabs ention from borrowing for three years, but the present Governmeuthad been in office beyond that time, and were determined to do without borrowed money. He drew attention to the fact that the Uon. W. Uolleston formerly approved of the land policy now advocated by the Government, whilst as regards education the opposition were now led by Mr Rolleston. When in power he endeavoured to cut down tne payments for education for 1888-89. The expendi ture for education was then £318,000 ; at the present time it was £383,000. For the tinaucUl year the Treasurer had esti mated that the gross surplus would be £330,277 from which appropriations amounting to £290,000 had been ma/ue leaving a net surplus of £34,277, The returns to hand, however, showed » neb surplus cf £154,000, and Mr. Seddon be lieved tlut, it would get to £200,000. [nstead of reducing taxation he believed in applying a portion of the surplus in necessary public works. Some would also be required for the exceptional exi gencies of education, and the Government contemplated increasing the exemption for improvements. The Government proposed where possible to further exempt im provements as the revenue permitted. With reference to the Cheviot Estate; he said that several valuations had been made, and that it was probable that a profit of £40,000 would result. Railway extension through to Blenheim, was in contemplation, and a proposed better* ment tax payable by owners of property through which a railway passed if the sum sot apart was not sufficient to meet the charges. He spoke strongly against the present railway management and ex* pressed a determination to have the system altered, The Government would bring in the Electoral Reform Bill on the wme lines as last session, but would insist on the excision cf electoral righto for women. Mr Seddon received: an enthusiastic reception, and *t the close a vote of thanks and confidence was pro posed by Mr JJevau, the former member. Also a special vote of appreciation of Mr Ballance was carried, amid cheers for Mr Seddon and the Premier.

BOARD MEETINGS.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The adjourned meeting of the above B«ird was held on Friday, April 7. fre« sent—Messrs M. Redmayne,' T, Stone, E. Gates, and T. Williams. WORKS. It was resolved to call for tenders for delivering 500 yards of shingle on several of the roads, TRJJJC PLANTING. It was resolved to urge en the Railway Commissioners the necessity of planting trees along the railway reserve. BETRBNCHMSNT. Resolutions were passed proposing cer tain reductians in salaries and rents. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £10 19s were passed for payment. BPJCCIAL KATE. The adoption of motiou to strike a rate of one halfpenny in the £on the rateable property in the district was confirmed, and Messrs M. Redmyne and Thos. Wil liams were appointed to sign tha rate roll.

WAKANUI RIVER BOARD.

A meeting of the Wakanui River Baud 1 was held on Saturday, April 8. Present —Messrs T. Clephane, E. Thomas, and J. Brown. The Chairman reported that the river threatened to encroach at several points along its northern banks. Authority waa given to have the neces sary works done in order to protect the banks that were endangered. After some minor business had been transacted the Board adjourned.

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt- Road Board was held on Thursday, April 6. All the members were present. Mest>rs Blackburn Bros. tender for reshingling on Parker's road, lat lid per yard, was accepted. Mr J. i Black's for reshingling the West Coast ! road, at Is l£d per yard, was also accepted. ! Tt was decided to forward a cheque for 702 yards of shingle at one penny' per yard to the Sydenham Borough Council. It was decided to re-shingle parts of the Lyndhurat road, and to fill the holes on that road and Thompson's Track ; to make similar repairs on the Alford Forest road, to employ a Iractiou engine to fill in the ruts on the Urrall road, and to put about fifty yards of shingle on tin Buck Track, On the motion of Mr Drummond, seconded by Mr Murdooh, it was resolved to expend £5 on the streets in Methven. The question of clearing the gorse on the Back Track was deferred till after the winter. The matter of gone on the shingle reserves was left with the Chair* man to arrange with the County Council, Means Browne and Drummond being the retiring members, it was decided to nold the election for two member* on May 4, tho nominations to be made on April 27. The annual meeting was fixed for Mon day, May 1. Correspondence was read from Sir J. Hall, re petition to the Bail way Commissioners. — Received. The iSydeiiham Borough Council wrote re shingle.—Dealt with in the Clerk's re port!, The County Engineer wrote ••king the Board 1! authority to illow ft« Jkttwij

THE ASHBtJRTON ffITAKDIAW : MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1893.



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Fribdlander Bros. _________ „ ~ P6l7L^ir^nTT^mato fauoe^ u * treat; 2b, Is, 6d per bottle. Truit Sauce Is 6d. See that every >x>!tle bears my name.-L. A. WnmiNGTON, Burnett street. ANTED Kn7wnT^Fores'ers Social on Wednesday Kvenmg, 12bh. Befreshments provided. Double Tiokets 3a 6d, Lady's Is. D. AMDS, **e«eb»r|- 3 B ICYCIiIS (Adorns, Curties, and Go's machines) Cash or terras. Christ church prices.—^•J^_J___!!?!.___ — —— — lANOS from iwiol^Jrgftns from £1510s. Harmoniums, £10. ftasy terms of pftyment.-H I Ji I JoyBg I____,1____, rUHE Good Samaritan, for the irame- JL diate relief of pain,~LiGHTB Cash Store. ■ •■ ■ • - ■■ — TTOMEOPATHIO Medioines, price tX Is. Sole agent for district. Light's Cash Store. ____; IifTED Known- 9*d Gloves for 4^d; 7id Embroidery for J 13s 6d Summer Dresses for 8s »<*.— MrroHjßM jfe|Tuß»i». 9 °* WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to see the Grand Display m the windows at "The Corner" Saturday.- W. H. COTMBB. CirANTED Known.-Come and see W our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, eto. j H. 0. Sbobrs, Melford House. I B 1 OMEfWET Meat Mar^ fhe oldea j the largest, rti.a best, and the cheap Mt. Small 'loods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. SILOOOK. 4tlß^ ANTED Known—ice Creams, Ice dreams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner, Eaat Street_ . I" ADIES' and Children's Hats ; all the _J new shapes for the season now opened. Prices low to suit the t'nws ;at S. W. Alcobk &og/g. ____—, (IHEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum / Firewood, at 26a per cord; mixed wood, 24a per cord at Mayo's, Trevortou.—Apply Mrs Jambs *ruit. Shop, _____________• - CHEAP Fruit—Cheap Fruit.—Prime Quinces for Jam and Preserving. Mrs Jambs, Street Fruit Shop. 2§6 WANTED Known.—Jacket & Dress \ Department a specialty. High class goods marked cheap. H. C. Sbgers, Melford House. W~~ ANTED Known.—For Jackets, Ulsters,, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come to Melford Hoube. H. 0. Segbrs. I""iBSl l Nickel Watches in the market, IJf are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Salbk, Jeweller. •Guarantee with each watch^ W' ANTED Known—" The Corner "is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W. H. Collier. W" HI not Bake your own liread when you can get 601 bs of the Best Boiler Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Bobbrt ALOORN s, Saunders 1 Buildings. . 11 31 HE. Misses Adams' new Refreshment Booms now opsn. Tea, Coffee, j Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at I All times. Coleman's Buildings, East Street.____ N"~ EW Mantles and Jackets {immense variety just opened. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, at S. W. Aioobn & 00-'S'_ 1 J ANG ! Bang ! Bang ! Guns 1 Guns ! J3 Guns I by the best makers and atted with all the latest improvements Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, And Casea at J. W. Hardley's, East Streat. Guns repaired. *\T7 HO is your Plumber 1 Why, J. W. YV Bardlet, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ringing, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tat.ks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in tdwn._ AHTEB-"oards and Booklets, Mew Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, .New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L. F. Andlbewes and Cm, Stationers' Hall. W HEBE do you get your Ironmon gery? At Haktojsy sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Bope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spades *nd Forks, Lamps, m-^Kafet anf" Fire Irons, and anything yon require. /CHRISTMAS Suits. Boys, three V_y garment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Colorial-made Knioker Suits from 10s. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30.5. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart. Saunders' Buildings. Robbrt Alcobn^- ' WANTED Known-Bobbbt Shields, Charles Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has commenced Dyeing and Cleaning Ladiea' tnd Men's Garments. Blankets and Woollen Goods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Sauhdetfs' Buildings, will br attended to. 3 41



NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, SPECIALS. WANTED KNOWtf—AU Wool Suits, 30a WANTED KNOWN - Men's Bannock Tweed Suits, 393 6d WANTED KNOWN- Men's New Zealand Tweed Trousers, 9s 9<l : WANTED KNOWN-Meu's Trousers to measure, 17f(.6J.- WANTED KNOWN-Boys' Guard Suits, 103 WANTED .KNOWN—Biya 1 Sailor .Suits, 11s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Youths' Blue Jerseys, 3s 6d WANTED KNOWN—IOO Boxes Men's and Boys' Hats, from Is 6d WANTED KNOWN—Men's Boots 7s 6d, 1056d,12a6d WANTED KNOWN—Boys' Boots, 5a 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Boots, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 9a 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHiNG_FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. ~~~TINWALD TO THE FRONT. C. HAWKINS HAS now got settled in his new Shop with a mcc assortment of ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, AND BOOTS, which he U selling at prices that are bound to give satisfaction, as C. H. is determined to merit a share of your Kind favor. Men's Watertight* and Shooter Boots made to order for 17s 6d, EEPAIRS NEATLY & CHEAPLY DONE. Call on your way to town and see for yourselves the price and quality of Goods. E)EOPLF. about to marry and furnish their houses, are invited to call on Picfefora A Undrlll, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Duiing-room Suites .in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc an<T Flock Mattresses, Duchesso and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpels, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and j Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, j Nex Building Society. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and ; free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, MIS YOTO GBOCKIW,



EVANGELISTIC SERVICES MR SPURGEON will on MONDAY, NIGHT, April 17, deliver the late C. H. Spurgeon's popular Lecture, " SERMONS IN CANDLES ' Illustrated by. FIFTY LIME-LIGHT VIEWS, Admission, Is ; Children, 6d. Lecture will commence at 7.30. 4 68.



tLS,S. CO. r r~B-^J (j.s.S CO. ii UM lON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDEB: For "Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, \ni Saturday. Nelson— Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydniey^Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Reau3ed fares over all the •Company's lines. For particulars apply to r MILES ft GO,, LTD. Afent* i™ lUhburton



Tlie Best Value in Astolmrton Drapery, Clothing, & Boots IS fO BE HAD AT fl. J. NEILL & CO.'S, FRIEDIANDER'S BUILDINGS. A Few Prints and Muslin7St TTba cleared AT ANY PRICE. Heavy Winter Tweeds 7£d. Check Dress Tweeds 5Jd New Double Width Dress Goods ll£d. Flannels and Blankets for Winter-unnnstakeable Take. Two Yards Wide Grey Twill Sheeting lHd, Mannelettes 3s 9d dozen. Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d. Men's Heavy Tweed Suit. 25s 6d. Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. LARGE STOCK OF MEN'S SHIRTS, SOCKS, TIES BRACES, ETC., OHJBAJP A.WU3 GOOD. BOOTS. BOOm BOOTS. m Jrr-n^ in BOOTS WE BUY for CASH, and WE BELL FOR We Btano£sH NO BAD DEBTS! Small profits and quick returns. Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8a 6d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s Strong Leather Slippers, 3s 6d Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6a lid. WOT >YOU OWA SNT 9THE BEST VALUE IN BOOTS GO TO G. tf. NEILL and CO., FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS COKNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREET 3, ASHBURTON. rT^HU- WATCHMAKING AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT T™ very co^p etc in its arrangements, and having (in consequence of ge 8. SALEK, Watchmaker, Jeweller, & Oculist -SSST"



"UNMiBGIFUL DISASTEB followed fast and followed faster" upon the fortunes of purr Queensland until that unfortunate Colony is now in the most miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, frtm failure of the soil to give its annual increase, or from other of the many causes of that distress ; the destroying plague may be let loose and grip with his cold hand the vitals of the young and strong, leaving sorrowing widows and waging orphans everywhere, and painful blanks in every household ; or the demon of i war may send fire and sword ov9r a country, and leave/ desolation in their track in place of smiling scones of peace and plenty-<-all sad enough and sickening enougn if you will; but what must be the feeling of a whole people when they find their country covered as the waters cover the sea, their homes wrecked j^nd ruined, and their hopes for the future sunk in one mournful and inretrievable disaster 1 These feelings can only be imagined. And what ought ours to be in "regard to the sufferers —we who dwell in the moat glorious country under the sun, and enjoy such bbssings aa are only enjoyed by the dwellers in a second paradise ? >ucb feelings, to be sure, as are prompting the thousands of meetings, and plans and organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Zealand has come nob'y to the front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have been well in the van ab the first cali. And we of Ashburton shall be in the front of the foremost if we belie not our past history.  _. _ SO THINK Hardley Bros., who are giving special value this mouth in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. 120 Dozen large Towels to be sold at from 2s 9d a dosen. Splendid white Calico at 2s lid a dozen. Dress Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra largw grey Blankets only 10s 6d. Sheeting at IOJd. 94 Men's Suits from 19s 6d. Woollwn Socks at 11M. MenVand Boys' Straw Hats, best quality, only la. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Men 8 nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth B|^- NOTE THE ADDRESS— HAEOLEY BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Hampton's TjiURNITURE Y\T AREHOUSE ' TANORED STREEr, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner 8. TRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS. VAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT o* CROCKERY, AND FANOIf GOODS. ---2|35 CHE IP MOUNT SOMERS COAJj. W. & J, HAttttiS r i AVING bought the Lease of the 1 ! Mount Soraers Coal Fine, beg to announce that they are now prepared to supply the excellent fuel from the Mount Somers Coal measures in any quantity. I They have appointed MR JAMES BAKEB, HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all orders will be promptly attended to. In connection with the above JAMES BAKER Timber Merchant, Havelock I Street, roU< its a sbare of public patron-. age/and is pmPfiF^ to give prompt and careful atf eaticn 1< > ,fW ord*rs for mount satei-.rw pOA& j that uwiy flplrimod to him Jot execution". f



TO ADVERTISERS. In consequence of the Longbeach Coach leaving Ashburton an hour earlier the Guardian will go to press punctually at 3.30 p.m. Advertisements must be at this office not later than 2.30 p.m. Ashburtou Publishing Office, April 4, 1893.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—As winter advances and the weather becomes more and more inclement and trying the earliest evidences of ill health must be im mediately c^ec^ed and removed, or a slight iPniss may result in a serious malady. Re laxed and sore throat, quinsy, influcnai, chronic cough, brochitis, md rnpst other pulmonary affections will be relieved by rubbing this cooling ointment; into the s^in as [nearly as practicable to the seat of mis chief. !h« treatment, simple yet effective, i« admirably adapted for the removal of these diseases duiing infancy and youth. Old asthmatic; invalids will derive marvellous relief from the use of Holloway'g remedies, which have wonderhilly relieved many such sufferers, and reestablished healtk after every other nrcftni have iiga*Uy failed,.



The Best Tea IN TTIE WORLD My slop's Ceylon. NINIAN HTSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Oft bel street, Chtiatohuroh,