Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY. APRIL 27, 1893 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wheather permitting the hounds will meet at Mr John O'Grady's farm Lauriston at one o'clock tomorrow, Friday Mr John Chborni*, WMlowby, is not fie J, Osborne against whom judgment; was giveu in the Magistrate's Courc last Thurs day. ■ Mr Alfred Harrison advertises an im portant sale, next Saturday, at hU rooma, of a consignment oi Vicloiiau and Tasmanian fun?, of very fine quality, and iv all .makes of rugs, mats, muffs, bags, etc. Farmers and others are reminded that the clearing sale of horses and farm plant belonging to Mr E. Hard wick, Kyle, who has given up cropping, takes place on Friday next, at eleven o'clock, at Mr Hardwick's Maori reserve farm, near Kyle. * . A cablegram from Sydney, dated Apri 24, stated that the report of the Mutual Life Association (of Australia) shows that "the new business had increased by 1206,000." Thisßhould have read : "Theannual income has increased to £206,000." Air Hugo Friedlander, the local agent for the Associa tion, a^ks us to make the correction. The Sydney police authorities have cabled to Inspector Pender to the effect that David Angus Mathtson, the jeweller's com mercial traveller, who was robbed in Sydney in September last of a number; of gold and silver watches, has been traced to Welling ton, New South Wales, and not to Welling ton, New Zealand, as the New South Wales police jre iously adv'sei. The interest taken in Matheson's whereabouts is due to the fact that he was the owner of the stolen piopeity found in the possession of Thomas Nelson Mills who is in custody in Wellington, having sold some of the stolen watches. The Seafield District School Committee wishing to augment the scholai'a prize fund have secured the services of the Rev T. A. Hamilton who will lecture on behalf of the fund on Fridny, May 5. The lecture is entitle! " Straight Tips," and under the heads of - "Home,' " Work," "May," " Churchgoing," and *' Citzensh'p," will give sound advice as to the manner of i mining the race of life and the mode of winning it« best prizes. Given fine weather a large attendance may confidently be relied upon, as the lecturer is favorably known and the cause one which commends itself heartily to the parents and friends of the children attending the Seafield School. The entertainment recently given by Mr Wilkinson, of Leithfield, having only proved a partial success financially, owing to an unlortunate clashing with another fixture, the Committee have secured his services for a second entertainment in aid ot the prize fund. As will be seen by advertisement the lecture will take place on Monday, May 1— the views comprising " A Trip Through the Colony." If requested Air Wilkinson will be prepared to show any of the views exhibited at the last entertainment, but the present lecture will be illustrated by an entirely new set of slides. We trust that there will be a large attendance, and that the funds will be easily raised to the amount required for the children's prize?* The marriage of Mr Fred Black, of Lighmor, with Helen, daughter of Mr Joseph Leggett, Ashbnrton, was celebrated in St. Stephen's Church yesterday by the Rev T. A. Hamilton. The bride wore a neat dress of fawn serge, silk trimmed to match, and in her veil and wreath, with pretty bouquet and streamers, looked quite captivating. Her bridesmaid was her sister Miss Matilda, who was dressed in navy blue, fur trimmed, with hat en suite. The groomsman was Mr Tom Pearoe, cousin of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the house of the bride's father where the breakfast was laid, and where the happy pair received the con gratulating of a large number of friends. The presents were numerous and valuable, and made quite an imposing array. At one o'clock the bride and bridegroom left by the exDress for the south on a short honeymoon tour, the usual hearty expressions of good will accompanying them. We have received from the publishers, Messrs C. Mitchell and Co., advertising agents, London, a copy of the forty-eighth annual issue of the "Newspaper Prdss Directory," being the volume for the current year. Besides the immense mass of valuable information for the Press, the work con tiins a large quantity that ia both interesting and valuable to the general public. Of the latter the colonial supplement in an im portant feature. It is really a comprehen sive work of reference, containing a sum mary of the trade statistics of each colony, a short history of the Australasian Press in which the writer points out that in New Zealand the number of newspapers in pro portion to the population is exceptionally large, and this colony has more daily papers than any of the other colonies, The work gives particulars of the population, locality and industries of every town in which a newspaper is established, this in itself being a valuable feature for commercial men. The "Directory" is, all through, a most com plete work of reference. Speaking of the floods—during an inunda tion some time ago, a northern lock-up keeper sent a telegram to the Inspector, general, Sydney, which ran thus : " James F., remanded on charge horse-stealing, now in watch-house here. Water in only cell ISm and rising. Telegram instructions." Through the direct Northern line being interrupted that message was *'repeated" round to Bathurat, so that it could fee sent along to the Western line. Something went wrong with that wire between Penrith and Sydney, however, and about 8 p.m. the Northern operator, a hot headed fellow, appropriately named Curry, sent another nnessage from the official custodian of the horse annexer, saying;" Re Jatne3 F., horse stealing. Water in cell is now 2ft and rising. Wire instruction about prisoner's removal." After an inordinate delay the re ply came: " Who is prisoner James F., and why does he require water so urgently? Let him have free access to all the water at station house, and be more explicit in your telegraphic communications." By that time the flood had full possession of the town and Jame3 F. having, escaped during, the excite ment was well on hte way to Queensland border. Mr E. Gates, Grove Farm, has leased his yearling filly, Catherine Wheel, by Maxim —Miss Kate, to Mr G. G. Stead, for her racing career. She is a very fine filly, and with her high lineage and the education she will receive from Mr Stead's trainer, Mr R. J. Mason, mvy be expected to distinguish herself. The Grove Farm bred horses have not lately had the best of fortune. Prime Warden ran really well in the Autumn Handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Club meeting, but beating the previous records for the race was not good enough to win that day. He has since made some return for the confidence his owners placed in him, by winning the two leading events at the •South Canterbury meeting. Lady Zetland, too, has run some good races, and might have been more successful but for her fall at RiccartoD, though the handicappers have, not shown much kindnesf towards the honest little mare. Her younger brother, Lord Zetland, has the best record of any of £hem in number of wins, having previous to the South Canterbury meeting won every one of the last/sight races he started for, including the Cups at #11 the minor* South Canterbury meetings. At Tjnjisru he occu pied the undesirable second place in aty the three races he started in. Kate Greenaway has al#o run well, though unfortunately. Mr Gates *ha*, among his other young stock, a full brother (last arson's foal) to Catherine Wheel, a colt of very gre^t tfttjmjge. Mr Gates thinks of calling him Marauis of Zetland, in honor of tb« step in tlje peerage which his Lordship took last yaar, It was by the Earl (now Marquis) of Zetland t)}a£ Forget-me-not, dam or Lady Zetland und Lord Ztt'and, and Perkii Warbeck grand tir« of these two, were bred. The youngsters are thriving well and promise to maintain the fame of th<e Grove Farm stud. The OnsJjOW Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit BMDufretjjred by AulwbrookandCp,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANCE.

London, April 25 Mr Rogen, M.P., in an interview with a representative ot the " Colonies and Indii," said that the Civil Service was a-millstone round Victoria's neck. !he expenditure on education was incredibly lavish and could be reduced by one-half without impairing effi ciency. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. London, April 26. The Australian team of cricketers have arrived in excellent health. Lord Sheffield is arranging to extend them a splendid welcome, and is determined to return the hospitality shown to the team taken by him to Australia.

THE BLACK EAGLE.

Rome, April 25. The Emperor of Germany has con ferred the order of the Black Eagle on Cardinal Rarapolla, Secretary of State to His Holiness the Pope. Cardioal -Rampolla whs only lately bitterly hostile to the Triple Alliance.

NYASSALAND.

Capetown, April 25. The hostile natives in Nyassaland surrounded Mr Johnson, the British Agent, who was seriously wounded in the conflict that ensued. Reinforce ments, sent from tho gunboats on the Zambesi, rescued the party.

AUSTRALIAN.

I THE VANCOUVER SERVICE. , Sydney, April 26. It is understood that it is unlikely, owing to the state of the colonial finances, that the Government will grant a subsidy to the Vancouver service. A TALE OF THE SEA. A strange story comes from Noumea by the French mail steamer. A small vessel named the Harold, which was reported to be missing, but took shelter^ near Noumea during the gale, reports that while off the Elizabeth Reef, and driving before the terrific storm, she passed a whaleboat containing about twenty men looking like castaways. The Harold *vas unable to render the little boat any assistance, and no news has been received whether assistance was sent. Two large vessels, named the Friar's Craig, an J Oolwyn, bound to American ports from Newcastle, are missing, and it is thought that the castaways may have been the crew of one of these vessels.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 26. The question of establishing in the district a training college for teachers, was discussed to-day by the Board., of Kdu- I cation, who at length referred the subject to a com nm tee. A society has been established here having for its object the protection of women and children. The society under take to prosecute in cases of cruelty outragfe, etc , end to make provision for children in houses when it is found that parents or guardians are unfit to have charge of them. A man John Grant, a laborer, was found seriously ill this morning in the Domain, having poisoned himself by taking a dose of spirits of salts, and in flicted a deep wound on his wrist with a razor. The man, who was taken to the hospitil, generally spent whatever money he had in drink. The "Herald's " Opotiki sorrespondent btatHs that the hody of Te Kooti has been surreptitiously removed from where it lay at Ohiwai. It is supposed that his f i iends among the Uriwera Natives have taken it in order to have it buried in their country. Pahiatua, April 26. In the case of Clark v Haggen, criminal libel, Haggen, who conducted his own case, contended that tfcere was a variance in the information and the affidavit. The information stated that the articles appeared in the •' Woodville Examiner." Iho affidavit stated " the' Examiner news paper published at Woodville." He quoted the case Seaborne against Wilson, in which Sir R. Stout for the defendant raised a similar objection, ?»d Chiaf Justice Prendergast dismissed the case. The Bench after consideration dismissed the case, without prejudice, with costs to the defendant. Prosecutor's counsel stated (hat a fresh information would be laid to-day. Wellington, April 26. A deputation of Maoris accompanied by Mr Menteath, solicitor, waited on Mr Oadman to protest againso a statement attributed to him that if the Appeal Court decided against the River Board's power to open Wairarapa lake, Parlia-' ment would be asked to interfere. Mr Cadman said he had been misrepresented. He had merely stated that the Natives acted impropely in closing the lake while the matter was sub judice. The Natives said if the decision went against them they would appeil to the Privy Council, Messrs Fisher and Duthie, M.H.R's., waited on the Colonial Secrotary to urge that the electoral rolls should be properly purged. There were 1126 names on the Wellington roll alone, whom the postal officials with all the resources at their command could not find. Mr Buckley said the statutory officers could not be interfered with by the Gpvernment, but the work of purging was going on all over the colony, and wherever assisrance was needed the Government would grant it. The Government would also consider the propriety of printing rolls for public inspection before they are finally closed. Crabtree and Goode were brought up to-day on another charge of defrauding Staples md Co., bootmakers, of £150, and remanded. The Court of Appeal to-day made an order strikisg C. E. Mathews, of Auck land, solicitor, off the roll, on the ground of misappropriation of a sum of £40 entrusted to him by a client. The order reservei leave tj him to apply for re admission after two years. MrJ. D. Ritchie, Secretary of Agri culture and Chief Inspector of stock, was married this afternoon to Miss M. J McKerrow, eldest daughter of the Chief Commissioner of Railways. As the result of an interview with the Native Minister, the natives have agreed not to offer any obstruction to the open ing of the Wairarapa Lake pending the deoispn of the Court of Appeal. Nelson, April 26. To-day Mr R. H. <Jf. Keeyes, &f.HR , was adjudged a bankrupt on the petition of the Hon. W. J. M. Larna^h, ot Dunedin. It appears that some time since Jfr Larn^cfr obtained judgment against Mr Reeveg for £§Q, which, with pogts. now amounts to over £^5. Mi- Reeves offered to se.btje the matter by paying £50 cash and the balance in four monfr'is. This Mr Laraaeh refused, and Mr Harley, who appeared for Mr Larnach, stated that his positive instructions were that the whole amount should be paid at p.n,ee or Ww order for adjudication Usued. i

H h Honor Judge Kenny said that- under the circumstances he had no other course ■ >pen bur, to grant the order, saying »»t the same time that he could not but con sider the action pf Mr Larnach as seem ing very har.^h. Dunedin, April 26. The reported death of Grabriel Read is denied. Nominations were received to-night for the first cour.sinsr meeting. The nomirn tions are confined to Canterbury. Otago, and Southland. There are thirty-seven > fnf the May Cup, twenty-four for tht j Derby, aad eighteen for the Oaks, Invercargill, April 26. A party of v ontlemen out fhooting this sfcernoon at Waikiri l>u *h found the body of a man name t Daniel Murray, atjed 34 Be ide him was a bottle containing car bolic acid, another nearly half fall of chlorodyne, and a third with odors • f scent, but empty. Death was caused by carbolic acid. Murray was a binsgle man residing with his parents and had been weakminded for some time. He was last sen alive yesterday afternoon. The chemist who supplied the acid says it was not sold to Murray,

POPULAR CONCERT.

The promoters of the series of popular concerts must be congratulated on the complete success of the first of their venture —both in regard to attendant and performance. The hall was quite full, and the numbers of the programme were so well chosen and ho well rendered as to receive frequent encores. We need not stop to dwell on the two items given by the Orchestral Society, with both of which Asbburton audiences are familiar, nor to dilate on the couple of glees well sung by a strong glee party under Mr Gates' generalship, but we must congratu late the management in obtaining tne aid of Mr J. Lewis, whoso recitations were remarkably well given—especially the stirring turf story "Pardon, the son of Reprieve." The visitors were Miss Mabel Bell and Mr Charles Edgar, and it ia seldom we have the pleasure of listening (p better vocalisation than that to which the former treated us. Her first song •'She wore a wreath ©f roses" was a revelation of many ne<r beauties in the old song, and at once captivated her hearers, so that a recall was Inevitable, and she gave " Comin' through the Rye " with a winning sweetness, and an archness withal, that will make her a fast favorite with Ashburton audiences. In the second part she took higher ground, and was equally successful, floating through thedifficult cadences of the song " ' Tis the harp in the air " wi: h ease and grace, and winning golden opinions from all sorts of people. In her encore song she was equally at home. Mr 0. Edgar is the soul of humor, and would nave had to respond again and again to vociferous recalls, had he brought •' score enough " with him. But Mr Charley Edgar in a modest young gentleman, and did not fancy that he would take the hearts of the Ashburton people by storm as he did. Another time, however, he will come fully armed, and be completely at the service of his friends. Miss Maud Barrett made her first appearance in the hall, and received a most flattering welcome. "The song that reached my heart "is not a new thing here, and has been given by performers of far greater pre tensions than Miss Barrett, but never given better. She showed slight signs of nervousness, but it did not affect the success of her rendering, nor interfere with the delicate touches of expression she introduced ; the only regret was that she did not see her way to do more than acknowledge the compliment when re called. Mrs Willic*m3 was in her usual happy strain with the solo of the •'Swanee River," to which an invisible chorus sang the refrain; and with Mr Peter Williams as a vocalist Ashburton is familiar. Mr J. E. Hartle, a new tenor here, essayed the "Death of Nelson" and " Queen of the earth," but the order whs somewhat too large for him to fill with the material at his command, al though he was recalled for both. The concert concluded with a tableau shortly atter ten, and incidentally wo may take occasion to notice th.t the young men at the back of the hall never acquitted themselves better than they did last evening, and everyone was proud of them.

Shearers and Laborers Union.

CONFERENCE AT GERALDINE.

The half-yearly conference of the Amal gamated Shearers and Laborers Union at Geraldine concluded on Friday. The re port and balance sheet were a iopted, che latter showing a credit balance of £248 18s 6d. It was decided to refuse to sup port the Dunedin " Globe" any more than any other Liberal paper, aa other papers were equally deserving. The Australian ballot system was adopted. Mr Kelly's benefit scheme for the union was recommended to members, to ba balloted for in 1894, The union's name was changed to the " New Zealand Workers' Union," and the dates of tickets were altered to December 31. The question that the maximum rate of shearers' work ing hours be eight per day and half holiday every week was held over. It was resolved not to run a Labor candidate, as delegates stated that their constitu encies were well provided for in that respect. It was recommended that the various local committees meet employers of labor previous to harvesting, shearing, and threshing. Mr Kelly was instructed to endeavour to get Parliament to take the 20 per cent duty off shears, and the matter of the union importing shears for members was held over. It was resolved to call the attention of the Government to the sta'e of accommodation provided for shearers and others on stations, and re quest them to legislate at once in the matter. It was agreed not to raise the contributions. The conference approved of a federation of all unions in the colony. The secretary was instructed to send a letter of congratulation to the Sonth Aus tralian Labor party. It wa3 resolved not to support Mr Stephen Boreham for Timaru or any other constituency. Votes ef thanks were passed to the Government, Labor members, and to Mr Kelly. The consideration of a rule in regard to strikes caused Rome discussion, and it was resolved that the matter be left with the president, who might bring forward a rue at the next conference. The following resolutions, among others, on matters brought under discus-ion were carried : —" That the next sitting of the Confer ence be held in September, in Ashbur ton." That the executive be recom mended to see to the otganising of the i^orth Island ne^b season." "That the executive be recommended not to expend more than £50 in bringing out any labor candidate." " That the executive engage an organiser for Southland at once." " That all shed representatives and mem bers be asked to try and disoourare-the system of 'borrowing.'" "That the addresses of Messrs Twomey and Kelly be printed in connection with the con ference report." "That this conference recommend branches to keep books $rqerein niembers out of employment may register ttiej'r names.'-' ?• That it be pub licly notified that Mr Boreham, is in i ft way authorised to aot as agent, canvasser, or representative of the Union." " That the executive attend to the organising of the Aahburt^i district."

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

LONGBEACH.

Mr Houston was elected Chairman.

ELGIN.

At the householders' meeting on Mon day a resoluti >n wis pa-hed congratulating the teachers upon the satisfactory manner in which they ha<!■discharged their duties resulting in a very f ivoralde report from the lint-pec or upon the progress made«by ths scholuis during tho year.

The Premier's Illness.

(PKH. PRKSS ASSOCIATION).

Wklmkoton, April 26. Mr Ballance has again paosod a quiet day, and the Jatear buhetin to-night states that his weak condition is the only cir cumstance causing his medical advisers and friends any anxiety.

The Wellington correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times," writing on I'ties day, says:—"The operation performed upon the Hon Mr Uallancs is reported to hay« been completed to-day, A meet ing of Ministers was held at the Premier's oftfoial residence »hi« morning to receive the report of the medical men in attend ance, and I am informed that their report is so far of a hopeful character. Now that the system of the. patient has been relieved oMhe main cause of his malady, it is even suggested that his progress to wards recovery may be more rapid than can at present reasonably be expected. He is attended constantly by two profes sional nurses from the hospital, and one of the medical men is also in constant attendance. Considering the short inter val of time between this and the assem bling of Parliament "for despatch of business," the opinion is freely expressed that the Premier will not, in the most favorable view of his progress towards recovery, be able to conduct tho business of the House of Representatives during the naxt session, but everything now de pends upon his recuperative physical power. In cases where recovery depends upon successful surgical relief the pro-: gress of a patient towards complete resto ration is often extremely rapid. There are, however, many possibilities suggested which might influence the position of the present Administration. The " Press " of this evening sounds the first note of the discussion which is sure to take place between thk and the meeting of the General Assembly in a leader which is attributed to a well-informed member of the Opposition. Tho writer says :—' The political friends and opponents alike of the Premier would, we are confident, be, pleased should he be able to. assume his j place in the political arena during tbe forthcoming session. Such a contingency I is not, we regret to say on very good i authority, at all probable, Tha mere fact' of his having undergone such a serious operation within two brief months of the ■, opening of Parliament wou'd in any case render it ex* remely unlikely that he should be strong enough to stand the strain which must fall on him as Premier and Colonial Treasurer. Indeed, we have reliable information to the effect that, his colleagues do not expect him to resume his post, and that they have definitely made up their minds that a successor must be appointed. Sir 11. Stout is the man of their choice, but there is a diffi culty in the way—namely, that ot finding a seat for him.' It is stated that Sir Robert Stout might be called to the Upper House. I have reason to think, however, thaf, except for the sake of Mr Ballance , himself, bir Robert Stout is wholly indis posed to enter political life. At presentj Parliament stands prorogued to the 12th ' of May, so that it would be possible to call representatives together almost imme diately, but that would put out of the' question altogether the possibility of the Premier being present." April 27. A change for the worse has taken place in the premier's condition, and his doctors fear there is very little hope of his ulti mate recovery.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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The Prohibition Crusade. Wellington, April 27. Mr Duthie. M.H.R,, who presided at Rev. L. M. Isict's meeting last night, reprehended the lecturer for referring to Mrßallanceas under the thumb of the public house ring at Wangmui. It was a perfectly unwarrantable statement, and though a political opponent of the Pre mier he felt called upon to challenge it, especially as Mr Ballance was lying on a sick bed, Mr Isitt, however, stuck lo his guns, and said he felt sorry for the Premier's illness, but could not allow that to interfere with him, He repeated that the Premier was to a large extent under the influence of the liquor ring in Wan ganui, and held the constituency at their dictation. Defence. The Government do not intend to fill the vacancy caused by the Defence Engi neer's resignation, If anything out of common is required Mayor General Schaw will probably be asked to supervise.

COMMERCIAL.

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_. t London, April 2b Jne news of tha suspension of thk London Chartered Bank of Australia was not known until after the hour of closing ■■uid created much surprise. The shares of the Queensland National Bark have fallen steadily, and are now at £i 10s.

Sydnby, April 26 Sir G.Dibhs announced in the Ilous* that panic has bven entirely averted, and said thero was n«> necessity for passing iho new Bunk Bill without the fullest discussion. The Bill will bo introduced. to day. Wheat, chick, 2s lOd to 3s ; milling. 3s 6d. Oatn, best bright feeding, 2h sid • seed, 2s 7d to 2* 9d. Flour, New Zea land, £8. Barley, Oape, 2» lid to 3s. Bran, B|d to 9d. Pollard, B|d to 9d. Maize, new, 3s lOd. Pens, Prussian blue, 4* 3d to 4s 41. Potatoes, local, £3 lOd ; Circular Heads £3 10d to £3 15s. Onions, £4 sa. Butter, dairy, 6d to 7d ; factory, 8d to 9d. Cheese, prime quality, 4£d. Bacon, local, 6d to 7d ; hams, lid to Is. Melbourne, April 26. The Colonial Treasurer has arranged to convert £120,000 of the £270.000 four per cent local loan, which matures at the end of the year, into four per cent stock at par, and expects to convert the remainder at a reduced interest. Wheat, prime milling, 3 S ojd. Flour, stone, £7 to £7 6s ; roller, £7 7s 6d to £7 15*. Oats, Algerian, Is 9d ; Danish, Is 9s<\ ; stout, is Hid. Maize, 3s 9d. Bran, BJd. Pollard, 9£i. Barley, 4* 9d. .Adelaide, April 26. Wheat, 3a Id to 3* 2d. Flour, roller, £8 ss. £>ata, 3s to 3«i 2d, duty paid. Bran, 9d to 10J. Polla-d, 10£ dto lUd. Barley, 4s 6d to 6s, nominal. (Received April 27, 11.30 a.m.) « m . «, London, April 26. The Times " adverts to the proposal to Guarantee a note issue in Sydney as benefiting some creditor* at the expense of others, and thinks that any euoh legislation can only be harmful. Owing to the recent failures the final liquidation of the Feberal Bank may be deferred for three years. A call of the shareholders i» probable. Shares in Queensland National Bank are now unquotable. The petition of H. Guinness, pnying for the compulsory winding of the Com mercial Bank, h*»s been adjourned to May 15. A question was raised whether being an Australian Company the Court could interfere. 1 he Court has made the usual order for winding up the English and Scottish Bank. London Chartered shares rosa £1 yesterday, and some were sold at £7 10s, City men consider the Bank ought to be reconstructed, as its business is sound. Thefailurn caused no surprise in Edinburgh, where the local deposits amount to half a million, but there was considerable excitement at Glasgow where the de posits are about the same amount. (Received April 27, 11.35 a.m.) Melbourne, April 27. The Court has sanctioned the recon struction of the Commercial Bank.

The New £ealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, Have received the following cable message, dated London, 25feh inst.:~ Wool—The sales progress firmly, bat superior greasy merino market is inactive. Quotations unchanged since last telegram. The total quantity catalogued to date is 239,000 bales. Whea*. New Zealand long berried is worth 30a per 496:b, other quotations unchanged siace last telegram. Quota tions nominal. The tone of the market ia better.

Addington Stock Market.

Chbistchurch, April 27. The market was poorly attended by representative* of the farmicg community, b it the entry of stock in all department! was fully up to the average. Store Sheep weie limited to less than 2000 of various classes, for which there was a good demand, and all lots sold readily at rates that showed an inclination to bay. Small two-tooth crossbreds brought 11s 8d to 12s lOd, crossbred lambs 7s to 9s 6d. Young ewes, in lamb, up to 13s, and some cull ewes from 6s to Bs. A few merinp wethers were difficult to quit and were sold at 6s Id. ■. . ■ . FiT Lambs.—The entry numbered 750. and the best freezers sold well, up to 12s Id being realised. Lighter sorts sold from 80 8d to 10s 7d. Fat Sheep.—Crossbred ewes and half finished sheep showed & very decided lack of activity, but the best crossbred wethers and maiden ewes were quite as firm as at any time during the season. Among the primest were a line of 99 very nicely finished four tooth sheep from Ctiertsey, which brought from 17a2d to 19s 3d, anda line from Waikari that realised 17s Bd. Crossbred ewes sold irregalarly and unsatisfactorily, and a num« ber of Chatham Island sheep, ex Ohau last week, had to submit to a reduction in values. For merino wethers the demand was very slack; reasonably well finished lota weie sold at from 8s 9d to 9s 3d, and a few pens brought a trifle over this. Fat Cattle.—One hundred and thirty head, chiefly good sort*, were offered and met with a fair demand. Best steers £610s to £7 17s 6d, heifers at proportionately advanced rates. Cows were in better demand, if prime. Stork Cattm.—A small entry. A few yearlings and some full grown steers were the principal lines. Very few sales were effected, as vendors' demands were in excess of buyers' limits. The few dairy cows offered were not so easy to quit as they have been of late, prices ranging from £4 10s to £8 10s, according to quality. Pros.—Light bacon pigs and porkers were in good demand at slightly reduced values.

Ashburton Markets.

MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report apon the live stock markot for the week ending April 26:—A fairly good entry of aheepfor the time of the year was yarded at the Ashbur* ton yards on Tuesiay last, somewhere about 8000 to 9000 sheep being offered. The attendance was a fair average one, and all classes of good sheep sold fairly well. Some special lines of good lambs met with good competition, as also did freezing sheep and sheep in forward condition to go. on to turnips. The fat pens, so faras fat sheep were concerned, were empty, only one or two pens of inferior merinos constituting the supply for the market, and it is needless to quote as far as these are concerned. There were several small lines of fat crossbred freezing sheep, which sold up to 15s 9d, and our opinion is that really well finished sheep of this description will coon be in strong demand and at an advance on present prices. Several good lines of lambs met with fairly good competition, and sold from Us 9d to 12s 3d, other sorts selling from 9a to 10s lOd, and small and inferior from 6s Id to 83 61. Small two-tooth crossbred* sold at from 8s to 10a 6d, and better aorta np to 12s 9d, while for those in forward con* dition'up to-14s was offered. In crossbred ewes; in lamb, there was a fairly large entry, and sales were effected for broken mouthed sheep to 7s 6d, and sound from IQs M to 12s 6d ; a small line of four-tooths realised' 16s 6d. Merino ewes from 2s 6d to 4s 7d for culls, and up to 6s for sound mouthed. "Our entry consisted of 1440 sheep and 10 head of cattle, and we cleared most of them at prices as above quoted, besides «6 Lincoln two-tooth rams at 2 gs., 2 Border Leicester' ranis at 3J g».; 3 steers, light weight, £5 IQs each, 1 fat cow £4 10s. In store cattle, we sold 1 cow, in full profit, at £6 10s, 1 springer £G, 3 dry cows £3 15a each,' 1 dry cow £2 J6s. ■ ■ ■. During the week we sold 900 halfbrwj wither* *tlfr

fH% ASttßtTßf Off GlfAhßlAlS: APKfIL ' g», 1893.



TO ADVERTISERS.



la consequence of the Longbeach Coach leaving Athburton an hoat earlier the GtfAKDiAN will po ip press puijcttiaUy at 5.30 p.m. Advertitimenfs miwt be at this office not later than 2.30 p.m. Ashbiiiton Publishing Office, April 4, 1893.



Wanted. BICYOLKS (Ad*ms, Ourties, and Co's machines) Cash or terms. Christ church prices.—H. M. Jonks. HAVW you seen the New Slippers at MITOHELT. AND TURNER'S ? 4t 148 r\T ANTED Known. —T. Hoolt V\ having commenced Bacon Curing he will have a good supply of P.rk Siuaa- es, Pork Pies, etc., freßh m»de every day. 4 214 TH& Mcrritt Typewriter, ample, learnt in half an hour, and cheap. Price, £4 ss. Will do all the correspondence I a business firm.—H. M.-Joints.. 4 208 HAVE you secured some of our warm Slippers for children, Is ?— MITCHBLt AND TPRNKK. 4 149 -\] EW BOOKS.—The Children of the _LN Kin«, The Man who was Good, Tennyson's Works, 1000 Best Poems, -r H. M. Jones. ■. , ; 4 170 ANTED Known.—Warm Slippers for mothers ; Is 9d to 2s 9d per pair.—Mitchkm. and Ttjknbr. 4 15G f 1 HE Good hamaritan, for the imme- I diate relief of pain.—Light's Cash Store. 233 SOMERSET Meat Mirfc. The oldest the largest, iha beat, and the cheap ast. Small 'loods a spicialty. Ful weishts guaranteed. A vial solicited. -W. J. lii-oocK. 4t182 t ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec ioner, East Street. "ipIASOS "from £20, £26, and £28 10a, X Organs from £1510s. Harmoniums. JlO. Easy terms of payment.—H. M. OXE3.



HOMEOPATHIC Medicines, price la. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 2 34



WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to see the orand Display in the windows at " The Corner " Saturday.— W. H. Cotmkb.



Known.—Como and see * * our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. C. Sbokrs, Melford House.



T ADIES' and Children's Hats ; all the _I_J new shapes for the season now opened. Prices low to suit the trmes ;at 8. W. ALCORN & Co.'s.



(^HEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum J Firewood, at 26s per cord; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo's, Trevor ton.—Apply Mas James Fruit Shop.^ C"~HKAP Fruit—Cheap Fruit.—Prime Quinces lot Jam and Preserving. Mna James, East Street Fruit Shop. 2§6



WANTED Known—Jacket & Dress Department a specialty. High class goods marked cheap. H. C. Segers, Melford House.



TITANTED Kno*n.—For Jacket, *v Ulsters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come to Melford Hout.e. H. 0. Seobes.



BKBT Nickel Watches in the market, are these at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Salbk, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch.



WANTED Known— 44 The Corner "is showing a munificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W. H. Coixikk.



WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can get SOlbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert alcobn 8, Saunders' Buildings. 11 31



THE Misses 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, East Street.



NEW Mantles and Jackets ; immense variety just opened. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, T*4JLJW. Aloorn & Co.'s.



BANG 1 Bang ! Bang ! Guns ! Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and 3tted with all the latest improvements. Poffder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. VV. Habdley's, East Street. Guns repaired.



NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, SPECIALS. WANTED KNOWN—AII Wool Suits, 30s WANTED KNOWN — Men's Bannock Tweed Suits, 39s 6d WANTED KNOWN- Men's New Zealand Tweed Troußere, 9s 9d WANTED KNOWN—Men's Trousers to measure, 17s 6d WANTED KNOWN-Boys' Guard Suits, 10a WANTED KNOWN—Boys' Sailor Suite, lla 6d WAN TED KNOWN—Youths' Blue Jerseys, 3s 61 WANTED KNOWN—IOO Boxes Men's and Boys' Hats, from Is 6d WANTED KNOWN—Men's Boots 7s 6d, 10a6d,1256d WANTED KNOWN—Boys' Boots, 5» 6d, • 6s 6d, 7s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Ladieß' Boots, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 9s Gd NBvV ZKALAND CLOTHiNC_FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



EASTER Cards and Booklets, New Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Andreweb and Co, Stationers' Hall.



i I , HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. VV Hardley, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc, and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town.



f !? (Id you get your Ironmoß , I .i 'lakimlj?v3 ->f coui-e, ilitii: we n*t the be.>t value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything you require.



/^HRISTtfAS Suits. Boys, three V ../ garment long Troflser Suits at 15s. Boys. Oolorlal-made Knicker Suits from os. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30i. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart. Saunders' Buildings. Robert Alcorn.



WANTED Known—Robert Shields, Charles Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has commenced Dyeing and Cleaning Ladies' md Men'B Garments, Blankets and Woollen Goods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saundere' Buildings, will be ttended to. 3 4



,Thjc Best Remedy *oh Indigestion— Morton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly aIJ the diseases to which' we are subject* Norton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gen tit aperient, are mild in their operation, and safe' under any circumstances. Sold ie bottles, at-Is l&d, 2a 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendon throughout t.h« */«rld COUSSIANB AND SCNS EUCALYFTE Ex traot is the only genuine in the market, and was a warded. med;us and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating, all competitors. For all affections of the Cheat and Lun^a Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, (ikavel, and Kidney Com plsints, i* has no equal. AgenU—



STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. Gteorge Osbornjs Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis action. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald; Or, GEORGE OSBORNE. 3*5 Willowby.



The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for th« money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2S. kBK YOUBOBOCMEBB.



WINTER, 1893- G. J. & Co. RESPECTFULLY DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING Mew «oods_ »ew «oods. DRESSES. DEEBSES. The latest in Shot Rep, double width, 2s 6d Amazon Cloth, double width, Is lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6|d Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7|d Astrakhan*, Beaver Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. xmnwa MILLINER'S IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2s lid. Double Bed White Sheeting, 10|d Heavy Forfar, 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' Suits* 4s lid; Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 3s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. WONDERFUL VALUE IN BOOTS. Ladies' Shces, 4s lid ; Strong Leather Simpers, 3s bd Men's bolottial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d ■■JSuiSSwSSw. feoHOOL BCOTB OSE TRIAL. Ladies' Strong E.S. Boots, 6s lid Patent Leather Slippers in endless variety, at 6. J. NEILL & CO.'S, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS.



FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. T INSPECTION is invited of the very choice and high class Stock of c- SALEK WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIATS'S AGENT. A very large stock of Electro Plate and Silver Ware, Engagement and Wedding Rings. Marble Clocks and Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description ; forming a splendid selection of new and unique goods, just the thing for presents and ob tained specially for the ASHBOUTON TRADE. A SPECIALTY.--The Rotherham English Lever Watches-expressly made by Rotherhim for S. Salek are becoming famous throughout the district as the MOST RELIABLE WATCHES OBTAINABLE. Special attention is devoted to the Watchmaking and Jewellery repairing depart ment. With the extra assistance obtained, work is turned oub promptly. Lowest charges, consistent with sound and reliable workmanship. 8. s'fLEK, Watchmaker and Xeweller.



NEW WINTER DRIPERY S. W. ALCORI & 00. ARE NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE VARIETY OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON. FEWEST STYLES IN MANTLES AND JACKETS. NEWEST DESIGNS IN DRESS MATERIALS. LATEST NOVELTIES IN LADIES' FELT AND STRAW HATS. SPECIAL LINE OP SAMPLE HATS.—ONE OF EACH. 3ffEW COOJDO IST EVERY DEPARTJKEffT. Our new Goods for the Season being imported direct from the Manufacturer* we are now enabled to give our Customers best value in Ash burton ; come and prove it. Besides marking down our Stock at a very small profit, In order to en courage Cash Trade, and to meet the weak harvest we hare decided to give OWE SDH-MHO OFF EVERY/ POVIO FOR CASH S« W- ALCORN & CO., East Street.



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. I Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29d 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23a 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM & COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Drees Tweed at6|d. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. Our Boot Stock is now Complete in every Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6d. Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d. Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is now showing some Splendid value In HATS, FUBS, RIBBONS, LAUE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, litest shapes, only Is, only a limited number lefc. Splendid Fur Collarettes, only 3a 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. HARDIEY BROS, ARCADE.



MOUNT SOMER3 CO4L. W. & J. HABttlS HAVING bought the Jjease of th# 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 BAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all orders will be promptly attended to.



I.i connection with the above JAMES BAKER, Timber Merchant, Havelock Street, solicits a share of public patron age, and is prepared to give prompt and | careful attention to any orders for I MOUNT SOMEES COAL that may be entrusted to him for execution, B**



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, produces of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may nob be taken Our Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to as through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we states- It is proved by testa made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at ];*un and Greifswald, Prussia, and reporle.l by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology ut Bonn, and Professor Dr Moaler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids,. resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. Zander and Souh' Eucalypti Extract, according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding ( to scientific tests, ami the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpehtimes, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These bo 'called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical purposes only are discernible: 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti' Extract, develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen). 2. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the' presence of acids. 3. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tannater. If these crude oils, cr so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diptheria, internal in flammations, dysentery, wounds, etc., the consequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Ex tract and get the old, wellrtested and eliablo preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, wtr«iM.~RHiu<ler »acl Sou*