Ashburton Guardian Magna est Vertias et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1893 THE ROYAL WEDDING.

Hardly two years have elapsed since from every part of the Queen's dominions came to the elder son of the Prince of Wales, heir -presumptive to the Throne of Rritain, congratulations on his engagement to the young Frinoess May or Mary of Teck, and bridal presents were showered lavishly, as became her position, upon the maiden who was about to become the Royal Consort of the future King of Great Britain. But a few months later, oh the very eve of his marriage, the pulse of the empire beat to the strain of sorrow, ■'-' Lay him down, his work is done, vain for him is friend er foeman, Bin of moon or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman." The cold earth received all that was mortal of the Royal heir, and the life's hope of the princely maiden seemed buried in that grave. The condolence of the empire was even more heartfelt with the young princess, thus widowed before her wedding by the tragic death of her bridegroom on the threshold of his bliss. But though sorrow endure | for a night, joy cometh in the morning, for again comes the presage of wedding bells ; the romance of the situation is heightened by the fact that the pro ! spective bridegroom is the only brother of the first love of Princess May. The story reads like a tale from the. " realm of old romance/ and the romance of it may account in some degree for the popularity of the betrothal in the Old Country, but there does not appear to i be any reason why the match should be other than a perfectly suitable and happy one. Unkind people will pro bably tell us that the young princess had set her heart upon being one day Queen May of England, but she was well known to bear a deep affection for the young prince whose wife she undoubtedly would have been had he I lived. He has gone the way of all flesh, and that being so it was not to be expected that she should go mourn ing all her days. Nay, it seems to us she has played the part of a true woman in thus refusing to bury her hopes of present and future happiness in Prince Edward's grave, and prefer ring to stand at the altar with Prince George, a healthy, intelligent, virtuous young man, against whose name the tongue of Bcandal has been ssverely silent—a fact that cannot be remarked about every scion of the reigning family. The London "Times" hopes {the " Queen may live to lay her hand upon the head of a great-grandson, destined one day to wear her crown." And " so say all of us " out here under the Southern Cross, and may long life, happiness, and prosperity attend the royal pair.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hon W. P. Beeves is at present in Christchurch, on a short visit. It is notified that the dance under the auspices of the Lawn Tennis Club takes place On Friday .evening next. The programme will be varied by instrumental and vocal selections. The entertrinment given last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall by Messrs Thomas and Barton was fairly well attended, and the performance, consisting of comic singing, humorous stories, ventriloquism, etc., was apparently appreciated. A " sides " chess match will be played to-morrow (Thursday) evening in the Arcade Chambers. We understand that admirers of the noble game will be welcomed—either as players or spectators. Play is to begin at 7.30. The Christchurch " Evening Telegraph " ceased publication on Saturday last, and ■has been succeeded by a Liberal evening journal named "Truth," the first number of which appeared on Monday. ! The unreasoning bank runs seem all the more senseless when the present position of the Australian as a producer is considered. The harvests, the wool clips, the gold yield, and the thousand and one smaller products of the country aw increasing continuously with the years. The wine, and the gold, and ' the oil which Great Western and Ballarat and the Wimmera and Mildura pour into our laps in numberless gallons and ounces and bushels, give the lie to anybody insane enough to describle Australia as a country that has been. The largest wool and grain concern in Australia that of Golds brough, Mort and Co., ha§ just published a return cheering to the heart of every man whom the recent suspensions hava even indirectly affected. The net profits for the year of the business just mentioned were £95,761 12s 6d, of this the directors ap propriated £36,000 as an 8 per cent dividend, £40,913 were transferred to a contingent account and £18,848 12s 8d to a new account. During last season the company sold in the Australian 140,609 bales of wool being 6,433 bales in advance of the sales of the previous year. Despite the depression, this institution, representing the pwtoral wealth of the colonies, did a better business than during previous years, which were better for general businessman incontrover tible proof that financial ioseAijrifty does not interfere with the conversion of pastoral wraith. Given good seasons, which are jtfae rule in Australia, the scope of Australian trade must continue to increase by leaps for many decaiet, and will only find its. limit when every aore of this continent is carrying its full number of hoofs, aj»d every inch of ground that will carry an ear of wheat is tilled. When Australia is in that position we nay sit down and bemoan the depression ' *rii th« HWWtiBW, gtt ypi» spade. I

On Tuesday Mr Justice Denniston refused the application for an order consolidating the estates of the partners in the bankrupt firm of Harper and Company. He admitted the inconvenience of administrating the three separate estates, but held that the recent bankruptcy legislation did not give him power to do what was asked. While the question of dress reform and the adoption of a " knicker '' suit is agitat ing the minds of the female tex, we wonH draw their attention to the sth verse of the 22nd chapter of Deuteronomy :—" The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord. "Civis," of the "Otngo Witness," says that so long as the members of the Otago Education Board continue to quarrel with | one another and combine only to abuse the chairman, so long will will primary educa tion be safe. The danger begins when they address themselves to gra>nmar, arithmetic, and other esoteric subjects with which they have no proper concern. Frank Bradley,a youth, residing at Lyttel ton and a prominent memberof the Lyttelton Swimming Club, effected a plucky rescue at Port on Monday afternoon. A whatf labourer fell between the wharf and the steamer Taviuni and aB he could not swim a stroke, was in imminent danger of being drowned. Bradley jumped in and made fast a line to him, by which he wat hauled up. Young Bradley was heartily cheered both from the wharf and the steamer for his prompt and plucky action. Prom the "Arbroath Guide," a Scotch paper, we clip the following: —A brass tablet commemorating the memory of the Cunninghams of Glencairn is being erected in the parish Church of Kilmalcolm. It bears- the following inscription:—'ln memory of the Cunninghams, Earls of Glenoairn, for many generations owners of the lands of Finlayston in this parish. Erected by their descendant, R B. Cunning ham Graham of Gartmore. August 1892 ' On the left upper corner is engraved the arms of the Cunninghams, with the motto • Over fork over.' Mr I. R. C, C. Graham, of Ashburton, belongs to the same family. During the winter months a series of entertainments will be given in St Stephens' Schoolroom the dates fixed being May 24, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 12. The proceeds of these entertainments will be devoted chiefly towards repairs aiid improvements which the vestry find it highly necessary to make te the parsonage. The first of these will be held next Wednes day, the Queen's Brthday, and being asocial on the lines of those which were so success ful last year should supply the want of a fitting wind up to the holiday. The Wellington "Post" says: ---" Parliament will probably be asked at an early date to repeal the provision in the 'Ministers' Salaries and Allowances Act 1887' by which the number of paid members of the Executive Council was reduced to six, exclusive of the Premier and the Native member. It is felt that the work devolving upon Ministers is so heavy that an impera tive necessity exists for provision being made to restore the former number. The position occupied by Mr Ward in the late Ministry was unsatisfactory, and the gravest objection exists to its being reproduced in the new Cabinet, eveu if a member could be found to give his services without re muneration as Mr Ward did. All practical politicians are now, we think, converted to the view we urged at the time Sir Harry Atkinson made the alteration that the reductions in the number of Ministers was a mistake. The sooner it is rectified the better, and if Ministers propose tc revert to the former number of paid portfolios they should have the courage to take a step further, and restore the former scale of salaries, as well."

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The Cheviot Cat*t« Wellington, May 17. Th c sum of £6000 has been authorised for the formation of roads to open up the , Cheviot estate. Surveyors are engaged laying off the work, which will be done on the co-operative principle. It is expected that a batch of the unemployed will be put on the ground next week. She Prohibition Canp«l|ra The N.Z. Alliance iutendtfto set up an office here during the session. A direct veto convention will be held on July 5 and 6. Th« Bmlluiic« Memorial The Ballance Memorial Committee have divided the city into four sections, which will be systematically canvassed by paid agents, each of whom will have to find two securities for £50.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. AUSTRALIAN.

[PER PRKBS ASSOCIATION.]

FEDERATION.

(Received May 17, 10.55 am)

Sidney, May 17. A discussion took place in the N.S. W. Council on Tuesday night upon the advisableness, in view of the present depression, ok proceeding with con sideration of the question of federa tion. Members generally thought it would be unwise to go on with the project at present. No motion, how ever, was proposed.

INTERCOLONIAL FREETRADE.

The Premier of New South Wales has informed the southern *, colonies that Government do not intend at present to consider the question of intercolonial freetrade.

NATIONAL BANK.

The final report of the- Select Com mittee upon the establishment of a National Bank was laid on the table of the New South Wales Assembly on Tuesday. It suggests the establish* ment of a bank as not only practicable but urgently necessary, and the mem bers of the Committee consider that such an institution would add greatly to the welfare of the community. They believe it would be a source of profit an 4 saving to the Government, and would conserve the financial credit of the colony. Its functions would include the sole right to issue note currency and to transact the business of all the Government departments.

THE AUXILIARY SQUADRON.

On Tuesday notice of motion was given in the New South Wales Assembly by Mr Walker, to discontinue the contribu tion towards the maintenance of the auxiliary squadron.

LEGAL TENDER.

MBWOURNB, May 17. The Victorian Premier say« it is unlikely that the Victorian Govern ment will make notes legal tender. He entertains the hope that the financial disasters will beat' fruit by hastening federation. The Cojoijiivt Treasurer has arranged for the iin »^di»UUwe of £2O,QQQ debentures,

COMMERCIAL.

BANKING.

[PKR PRBSB ASSOCIATION.] London, May "15... The Queensland National Bank is apply ing to the Court for voluntary liquidation. The Fxehange is excited by the suspension, for 'vhich it was not prepared, and surprise is expressed that bhe Whit Sunday term was allowed to approach ro near before the intentions of the Bank were intimated. Three additional failures on the London Stock Exchange are reported, one of a serious character. LoKifGit, May 16. The "Standard " states tha£ in is im possible for the Bank of England to assist the Queensland Government. " The Times " asserts that a prosperous future awaits the Banks still standing if common sense reasserts itsejf, but the way creditors are yielding to unreasoning 1 fear destroys the interests they seek to protect. It adds that it ia incumbent on tha banks to hold larger cash reserves. i Intense surprise was caused here at the suspension ct the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. The liability here ! is £800,000, which the assets fully ooTer. [The Cork depositors are applying to the I Court for the protection of tbe assets. The " Standard " says that City finan- j ciers are genuine in their regret at the. | temporary stoppage of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, and declares that the London office was conducted, most admirably. : The suspension of the Queensland 1 National Bank oaused but little surprise and was fully discounted. Sir J. F. Oar rick does not expect much trouble respect ing his Government's drafts. The Edin burgh deposits amount to £800,000 and those in Glasgow to £600,000. In the North Queensland Bank the Scotch deposits amounted to £90,000. Sydney, May 16. The result of the Conference yesterday between Ministers and bankers is a pro clamation by the Government declaring the notes issued by the Banks of New »outh Wales, Australasia, City of Sydney, and Union Bank, legal tender for six months. "* The Government had £300,000 with the Commercial Banking Company. The Permanent Building Society holds deposits to the extent of £204,000 mostly on fixed terms. A scheme for reconstruc tion is being prepared. The Federal Building Land and Invest ment Society has suspended. The paid up capital is £85,000. The deposits amount 1 to £43,800. (Received May 17, 10.55 a.m.) Sydney, May 17. The general opinion in the city is favorable to the action of the Govern ment in making the notes of the four banks already mentioned a legal tender for six months.

Another Suspension.

Received May 17,11.15 am.) Melbourne, May 17. The City of Melbourne Bank bas sus pended, owing to the withdrawal of Scotch deposits. A scheme of recon struction in to be prepared. The deposits amount to £3,750,000, including £2,750.000 of Scotch money. Brisbane, May 17. In view of the crisis Government has decided that ail mining leases in the oolony Bhall be granted exemption from labor conditions without fees.

Ashburton Markets.

MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Messrs Friedlander Bros report as fol lows : —An unexpectedly large entry or aheep and moderate attendance of buyers at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last caused a decline on the prices lately rul ing, more especially noticeable in cross bred two-tooth sheep, which could only be quitted at a reduction of nearly » ■shilling per head from previous ruling values. This, however, may be fairly attributed to the absence of buyers, and prices will before l<yig right themselves again. Fat pens chiefly contained merino wethers of only medium quality, nothing prime being yarded, and sold from 7s lo 8? 3d ; inferior to 6s 6d ; a few pens of fat crossbred ewes selling from 11s to 14s; one pen of specially heavy weights reach ing 16s ; and light weights B*. Fat lambs of which there were a few small pens, made lls Id to 11s 4d. There were several lines of very forward conditioned crossbred two-tooths, which sold from 13s 4d to 14s 6d ; and a nice line of 360 half bred wethers, sent forward by Mr James Jamieson, jr., met with good com petition, and were sold by us at 15s lid, the top price of the day's market. We feel sure that this class of sheep will re pay for keeping, provided the farmers have the turnips to finish them off- Crossbred lambs were dull of sale, and only with difficulty quitted, 8s to 10s being the prices for fair to good sorts ; culls, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. Several lints of crossbred ewes in lamb did not meet with a strong demand. Those sold made from 10s 6d to 12s Id, being sound mouth and two-tooth sheep; but most of this class of sheep were withdrawn, not reaching owners' values. Of two-tooth crossbred wethers in store condition, several lines 1 were sold,, and should prove a good in vestment to purchasers, as we hardly think anyone with only ordinary feed can go wrong at the prices at which they were disposed of at Tuesday's sale, lls to 128, being the ruling rates. Store merino wethers did not meet with a good market and were withdrawn.

DROMORE.

(from our cob respondent.)

At the last meeting of the School Com mittee the master's report showed a roll of 52. Mr C- Hart offered a prize to the boy or girl who made the most attendances during the first quarter of the year. Si* of the children did not miss a single attendance, and the prize was awarded to Thomas Luigley, who had a greater distance to come to school than any of the others. Mr Wilson has offered a prize to the scholar who makes the most attendances during the winter months, and who comes from any distance outside of a mile. Mr A. C. Maxwell will give a prize to the one living near the school who makes the most attendances. Mr F. Blackburn met with a nasty accident last Tuesday week. He was working with his brother filling a dray in a shingle pit. The recent heavy fall of rain had loosened the metal and a sudden fall took place. The dray broke the fall, but Mr Blackburn was partly buried by the shingle, and had one of his legs injured. He was brought to his home by his brother, and is now able to get about again. ■ ' pi js encouraging to the settlers about here to find that the Government has at length granted a sum of money towards the formation of branch water races, and that the work is to be proceeded with im mediately. With an adequate supply of water through all the paddocks . better crops should result, and a better return for labour will follow. The character of the 6otl is such that water in abundance ia essential to its being at all prolific and therefore no outlay could-be more bene ficial than that about to be made. That pest to the farmer, the grub, has made its appearance feera and i» doing great damage in a number of paddocki. One farmer has a paddock of three hundred acres which has been twice laid doyn in grass and clover, and each time eaten bare by the grub. This means a loss of at lewt £400 to him, and otyon ar« luffering in a similar jnajjntr,

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASHBURTON.

The annual meeting of ratepayers wan held in the Board's Office, Ash burton, on Saturday, May 6, 1893 :--Present— Messrs McLean (chairman^, Tucker and Stilt, and a number of ratepayers of th« district. Tha annual report was read and \ adopted, aa also the balanco sheet. Tht balance sheet showed—Receipts, £1478 12s lOd ; expenditure, £174718s—leaving the overdraft at the Bank £363 5a 2d. Ah out of the ezDenditure ■ a sum of £385 2* 8d had been spent beneficial to perpetual lease and deferred payment sections, the ratepayers wished the Board to open a correspondence with the Minister of Lands a with a view to having immediate payment made to this Board of all thirds and fourths accrued to date. The ratepayers expressed their satis faction with the manner in which the Board had worked during the pist twelve months. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman and tne meeting adjourned.

MOUNT HUTT.

The monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on Thursday, May 11—all the member* present. Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, was appointed Chairman for the ensuing year. WORKS. It was deoided that the Clerk should meet the County Engineer when he in spected the Pudding Hill stream, and that the Clerk and Chairman should arrange for repairs of the Alford Forest Road near the bridge. It w»s resolved to shingle the Chertsey Road from the Lyndhurst. Road to Mr ! £ riedlander's gate, provided that satis* factory arrangements could be made with Mr Friedlander for a supply of shingle. It was decided to have further repairs done on Barker's Road for about half a mile, to draw the attention of the County Engineer to the state of the cuttings leading co the Rakaia Gorge Bridge, and to have the other cuttings put in order when the bridgeVsutting was repaired. Mr J. Holmes applied to have shingle put at certain crate ways on his property. The application was refused the Board having already declined to do similar work for others. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was received from Mr J. Holmes, stating that he should require to be paid at the rate of 3d per cubic yard for all shingle taken by the Board from the pit on his property.—Received. The South Rakaia Board wrote, re work on * Boundary Roads.—The Clerk was instructed to hnd out the conditions on which the Mount Hutt Board took control of the Boundary Roa m. ,The Clerk to the Ashburton County .Council forwarded Electoral Roll and defaulters list for Mount Hutt riding.— Received. Sir J. Hall wrote, covering reply to the Railway Commissioners to petition re late train.— Received. RBSERVE TRANSFER. Mr Cameron reported having received a cheque for £5 10i front Mr A. Thomp son, for share in coat of transfer of re serve. The Board decided to pay the balance of the amount. POISONED GRAIN. It was decided to apply to the County Council for the Board's proportion of money for the purchase of poisoned grain. METHVEN TOWNSHIP. Messrs Hibbs, Duff, Rowse, Mangin, and Stoba, interviewed the Board re specting work required on the streets in township. After going over the ground, it was decided to form certain streets and to clear existing water tables to allow water to run off. TBHDKRS. The following tenders were accepted— J. Devery, repairs, shingling, Alford Forest Road, Lyndhurst Road, and Thompson's Track, at Is per cubic yard ; storm water crossing at Corwar, £3. J. Black, shingling on Back Track, at Is l£d per cubic yard. Formation of streets, D, Quinn 4s per chain. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £6614s 7d were passed for payment, ratepayers' meeting. The business of the annual ratepayers' meeting, adjourned from May 1, was then taken. The following ratepayers were present — Messrs Cameron, Aynsley, Browne, Murdoch, Wallace, Hibbs, Rowse, Mangin, and Duff. The audited balance sheet was read. The total receipts, including balance of £306 18s 6d, amounted to £142819 a 4d, the principal items being—Rates, £463 7s lid ; subsidy, £82125~5d ; interest on deposit, £2117s ; refunds, £39 16a 8d j and sundries, £14 6s lOd. The expendi ture—on roads, £932 9s 3d ; salary, £91 13s 4d ; miscellaneous. £60 15s 4d ; the balance to credit being £344 9s 3d. The Clerk's report for the past year was read, showing the expenditure in each part of the district and the work carried out. ~- The report and balance sheet was adopted. .

PIONEERING.

Mr Mackay, of the Labour Bureau* gives the ''New Zealand Times' 1 an account of the trip he took to the Otama knpua block with the first parly of men, 27 in number, who had been selected to take up bush-felling contracts. The party, accompanied by Captain Turner, of the Survey Department, and including the wife of one of the men, left Wellington on 3rd inst. and reached their destination, a clearing of about 200 acres, known as the Wtiraki clearing, via Birmingham and Pemberton, on the Friday. The weather being very threatening, and the track little better than a morass, the woman was urged to remain behind, but she determined to go on, saying, "What is | good enough for my old man will do i equally well for me." Hean rain came on before the men had put up 'heir tent* at the clearing, and much of the bedding was soaked, the whole party having to lie that night on sacks. On Saturday morn ing it was still raining heavily, but the camp presented quite an animated soene. | The dozen tents were pitched on one side cf a little stream, on the opposite side of which were some eight or ten tents, form ing the main camp of a party of surveyors working somewhere in the neighbourhood. The men were busy about their camp, apparently not one wbib dismayed or depressed by the dreary outlook and the discomforts they had already had to put up with. They were to start their bush:' felling work on Tuesday morning. The meji will be paid at the rates ruling in the district for such work, and will have to draw their supplies from Birmingham.

CABLE SUMMARY.

The Queen haaT approved of the decoration of colonial officers. The Tasmanian Parliament is pro rogued till June 21. The Victorian railway revenue for the year is expected to show a defici ency of £320,000. Nihilists have murdered a student in Plussa for refusing to fulfil a pledge to kill the Czar and Czarewitch. Dockers on strike in Hull express displeasure at the terms arranged by ; their delegates with the shipowners. i In view of the excitement over the financial crisis the Queensland Parlia ment will probably be called together on the 25th inst * A Parliamentary Select Committee recommends that the sale of cereals in Great Britain should be by weight. 112 Imperial pounds. Three dynamite bombs were dis covered in a livery stable in Brisbane on May 16. It is believed they have some connection with the elections. ; In the House of Commons, an amendment ocoved by Mr Viotor 0. I W. Cavendish, expressly defining the , powers of the Irish Parliament was rejected by 47. /* The New York Supreme Court has decided (one Judge dissenting) that the Chinese Exclusion Act is legal in **.-T^TS?. 6ll* * of nn registered Chinamen. The Archduke of Auatria arrived at Sydney on May 16, and waa visited by the Acting-Governor, the Mayor of Sydney, and the Admiral in charm of the Australasian station. The London police, ~ after enquiry into the Synott explosion, decided it was not the work of Fenians. It it ■aid that two suspects have been identified, and are being watched in Dublin. In connection with the recent high way robbery at Elsterawick, the polios arrested three men, and believe they have unearthed an organised gang connected with many safe robberiesta New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. In his farewell speech Sir A. B. Paget, British Ambassador, eulogised the alliance between Austria and England. The Vienna press is gratified and impressed with the speech; which it interprets as showing England favors the Triple Alliance. a chandelier crashed on one of the tables, inflicting a severe gash on the head of M. Ohallemel Lacour, a welL known member of the Senate. The injured man is progressing favorably. A Fenian council in Cork has de nounced the Clan-na-Gael, owing to the latter approving of autonomy. A Fenian circular declares that the Homo Rule Bill surrenders national rights, and supplies Home facilities to help the cause. \ A Blue Book on Samoan affairs hu just been published, from which it appears that T. B. Cusack Smith, British Consul, wrote in September that while Jadge Cedercrantz and Baron Pilsach retained office the treaty would be a complete failure. A sad colliery accident is reported from Michigan, US.A. While a cage containing ten miner* was ascending the engineer over-wound the cable, and the cage fell a thousand feet, the occupants being terribly mangled. '=- News has been received in New York that all Nicaragua is in rebellion, Dr Robert Sacasa, the President, only holding the capital. The Government troops have thrice been defeated by the rebels, and lost heavily. It is generally believed that the Admiralty will not object to grant a subvention totheHuddart Parker lino of steamers running between Canada and Australia, provided the steamers are available as cruisers in time of war The " Times " eulogises the importance and enterprise of the Vancouver ser vice started by Huddart Parker, and Co., and expresses the opinion that it will hasten real federation.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wsunraioir, May 16. * The Eight Hours Bill, which the Minis ter for Education intends to introdooe next session, will provide for the creation of an eight hours working day in various trades. For the purposes of the Act, the oolony will be divided into districts conterminous with the present educa tional districts, and the various factory inspectors will be appointed ngirtrtri in these districts, whose business it will bY to enrol member* of each trade on sepa rate rolls. On receiving a petition from, say, fifty workers in any trad*" the regis trar must hold a poll to bring the; Act into force, and should »ueh poll be favor« r: able, eight hours will be declared the legal day for that particular trade in thai particular district , ■ ; ■ / The hospital trustees have decided to light the new wing with gas, as against. electricity. Porirua Asylum is to be lighted by eleotricity. Th* Tajnui left Rio for London ycbter. day morning, V '

CRICKET.

I AUSTRALIANS v. GLOUCESTER.

[PUI PUBS AMOCUTIOir.J : Losvoir, May 15. In their match against Gloucestershire the Australians, in their first innings* hare lost two wickets for 377 runs. Ad ditional scorers are—JEfonnennan 31, ■ George Giffen (not out) 124, Trott (not'" out) 52. Turner is ill, suffering from ! muscular rheumatism. (Received Hay 17,11 a.m.) Lojidox, May 16. At the lunoheon adjounnwnt to^lay the Australians, ia their match against Gloucestershire, had lost fire wickets for*" 386 runs—George Giffen,.lßo; Trott, 68.

THE ASHBCTRTOW GUARDIAN tj WEDNESDAY, MAT 17, 1893.



*■ MAJUU NOTICED Mails close for the following places « ■nder snMe«* K> the n««eMMy alteration •. ***** WEDNESDAY, May 17. . For the United Kingdom, Continent* of at 3 p.m. ' ———* iv— Wanted. HESS-A^sTdes" match commences to-morrow evening in Arcade Chamber-, at 7.30. All ches. I*K«-«g vitwd. __ _ ' O 1 YSTTERS, Fresh Shrimps, *"•£ F»h and American Crackers at bom««l Oyster Saloon, opposite Maii. «taj every night. _ _— 77riNTKDlcw»wn-HAK»L«Y Bros. Yl are MUing Women's Lather Habplby Bros. „.. H*T____MMSn« ' Htmw. - _ - TTXVE you secnwd «ome of our JdL warm Slipper, for children, Is ?- Mitchell a»p Tpbxbb. *_ A *Z P" lANOS from £20. £26, and £2810s, Organ, from £1610s. Harmoniums. £10. Easj terms of payment.— a. v. Johbs. .. SCIENTIFIC Cutting and Fitting. Kverr Lady her owndressmaker. Do notnSs.Thotpportunity, at Oddfellows' SSlfrom 10a!Ttp 4p.m. daily, for one month from May 15. ____-! aEWOOD for S*le at 16s per Cord. Apply to the Custodian, -shburton Domain, £_L *TTTANTED Known.—Warm Slippers W for mothers; Is Mto2s 9d per pair.—MnoHwx andTubnbr. 4juw Vj t^TOD"K^WN.--SrW. Alcorn YV and Go's, premises will be closed to-morrow (Wednesday) Re-marking took for sale on T^^J-___. - ANTED Known. —T. Hoult having commenced Bacon Curing he will have a good supply of Pork Bausases, Pork Pies, etc., fresh made very day. IT7 AirrKD Known—loe Creams, Ice W Creams, for the hot weather, Iways ready at H. G. Fmwb'h, Confec ionec, Bastjtoßet. CIOMBftSET Meat Mart. The oldest O the largest, th 9 best, and the cheap art Small »loods a specialty. Ful w.i<ht. guaranteed. A trial sohoited. —W. J. Siwjook. ™a TRICYCLES (Adams, Curties, and Co.) PS machines) Cash or terms. Christ church prices.—H. M. Jo»k»- OMKOPATHIC Medicines, price lg. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 234 ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to see the Grand Display in the windows at "The Corner" Saturday.- W. H. Cotlimu - CTtrANTED Known.-Como and see fv oar beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsfeirp, Macintoshes, Dress Stuns, etc. H. 0. Sgoraa, Melford House. WANTED Known—Great Bargains inla«ließ' Underclothing, Milli nery, Mantles, and Jackets at S. W. Alcorn & Co,'s Compulflory Sale. riHEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum > i Firewood, at 26s per cord; mixed wood, 24a per cord at Mayo's, Trevorton.—Apply Mm Jamks Fruit Shop. . W"~ ANTED Known.—Jacket & Dress Department a specialty. High class goods marked oheap. H. C. Skoebb, Melford House. ANTED Knbirn.—For Jacket, Ulsters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come *o Melford House. H. 0. Bbobbs. ANTED Known—*' The Corner " is showing a magnifioent New Stock of Drapery and Clotting. — W. H. Ooilibb. , ANTED Known—Andrew O*r has opened bis new prcmwes with his First General and Grand Display of Ladies' Jackets, Fur-lined Cloaks, Milli nery, Carpets, Boots, etc.—Andrew Obil 6J? BANG ! Bang ! Bang ! Guns 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and Itted with all the latest improvements, Poirder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Habdley's, East Street. Guns repaired. *TIHB MnsßS Adams' new Refreshment A Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Ooooa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times, Coleman's Buildings, East Street. S^l? a LCORN A CO.'S • V V . XJL Compnlsor/ Sale. Flannelette at 3d, Dress Tweeds at 3fd t K3d Gloves greatly reduced. TT7 HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. W Habdlby, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largeat stock of Pumps and ipe in town. WANTED Known—Robbrt Shields, Charles (Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has commenced Dyeing and Cleaning Ladies' md Men's Garments. Blankets and Woollen Goods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saunders' Buildings, will be attended to. 3 * WHERE do you get your Ironmon gery 7 At Hakdlxv aof course, where we get the best 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. CtHIIISTMAS Suits. Boys, three i garment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Colonial-made Knicker Suits from 10k. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suit* 30^. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 60s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildiugs. Robekt A .oori*^ BEST Shekel Watches in the market, are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for 8. Salbk, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. i AJLTVAUHj, ex Ruahine, Blankets, Shillings, and Flanellettes nothing: the worse, but which the extra insurance j on my other goods will enable me to Hell' lew than u«u *1 price**, and aa they are | direct from the Manufacturers any one < wanting ought to secure a supply at once. —Robert Alcorn, Sannders' Buildings AM'EK, Cards and Booklets, SSow G&cufaH, itew. supply of the Zither Harps and Autohnrps, New Book-:, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub-. acribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L. F. A»p»iwes a*d Cm,



WINTER, 1893 G. J. Neill & Co. RESPECTFULLY DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING Itfew Poods Hew Goods. DBESSES. DBESSES. The latest in Shot Rep, double width, 2s 6d Amazon Cloth, double width, Is lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6Jd Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7Jd j Astrakhan*, Bearer Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2a 1 Id. Double Bed White Sheeting, IOJd Heavy Forfar, 6*d Blankets, Blankets, from 7« lid AU Wool Colonial Flannel, Is. CLOTHTNG. CLOTHING. Men's Suite, 19s 6d Men's Heavy Suits, 25s 6d Men's Whip Cord Tweed Suits, 29s 6d Boys' Suits, 4s lid ; Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 8s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. WONDERFUL VALUE IN BOOTS. Ladies' Shces, 4s lid } Strong Leather Slippers, 3s 6d Men's Oolonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d Men's Colonial-made Bluohers, ss. WE ASK YOU TO GIVE OUR SCHOOL BOOTS ONE TRIAL. Ladies' Strong E.S. Boots, 6s lid Patent Leather Slippers in endless variety, at Q. J, NEILL & CO.'S, FRIEDLANDER'3 BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS.



" lA CARD]. MRS A. C."cLABIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. 3 2 NEW ZEALAND Gl o thin g Fact ory, witfreit t§93 BAIN. BAIN. RAIN. WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS I SAVE your measure at the Factory. -L* Over 100 patterns to choose from. OIL COATS OIL COATS OIL COATS From lOs 9d. LEATHER ~~~~ LEATHER LEATHER Try the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY for your NEXT PAIR of BOOTS. |^P You will Save IS per cent. ; BLANKETS ... ... 10s 9d RUGS ... ... ... 7s «d FLANNELS ... ... la per yard NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND Waterproof Manufacturers. ALEX. HENDRY, ■■■ ■' ■. ■ Manager.



FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, & PRESENTATIONS TKSPECTION is invited of the very JL choice and high class Stock of S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIAN'S AGENT. A very large stock of Electro Plats 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 ASHBURTON TRADE. —A SPECIALTY.— The Rotherham English Lever Watches expressly made by Rotherham for S. Sftfek are becoming famous throughout the district as the MOST RELIABLE WATCHES OBTAINABLE. jy Special attention is devoted to the Watchmaking and Jewellery repairing department. With the extra assistance obtained, work is turned out promptly. LOWEST CHARGES, CONSISTENI WITH SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & CO'3. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. G OMMENCEBON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD* S. W. ALCOM & CO. EAST STBEET.



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 61. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29* 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. DONT FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM k COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Dress Tweed at6M. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. ~~~ BOOTS. Our Boot Stock is now Complete ia 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 Ia now showing some Splendid value hi HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, latest shapes, only Is, only a limited number left. Splendid Fie Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. HARDLEY BROS., AROADR



HINDS PUBLIC DIP. BROOKE'S ASHBURTON DIP. CHERTSBY PUBLIC DIP. /"XWING to the Delay caused by the wet weather the Charge will still be One Penny per head until FBIDAY, May 18, after then l£d per head. i CM. Brooke, ASHBURTON.



STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. Q"EORGE OSBORNJE 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 oan^theref ore guarantee giving every satis action. Orders may be left with MRGUDSELL, Tinwald; Or,| GEORGE OSBORNE, 8»5 WUUnrby,



FOR SALE, A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE of five rooniH, and about TWO ACRES of LaND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Rniiway Station, near to pood school-., frontage on Main road. i A safe and sound investment, as the I purchase will let well and return a good interest on the price required if the buyer does not wieih to live on the property. F. FERRmAN. 5147



NOTICE. Oar advertising clients and the sub oribera to the "Mail" and "Guardian" are hereby informed that Mr J. C. Bbll ' lat« Deputy Official Aaiignee in bankruptcy has been appointed canvasser and collector for the Aahburton Publishing Company , Limited, in the place of Mr H. W. Barrett. ,Mr Bell will visit the country districts shortly, of which due notice will be given. Ashburton Publishing Company, May 1,1893.



Holi^owav^ Pilm.—Liver, I-ungs, and Kidneys,—Most diseases of thece depurative. organs arise from obstructions, over the removal ot which the celebrated pills exercise the most perfect control. A course of them is strongly recommended as a remedy for such chronic affections as liver enlarge ments, congestion of the lungs, torpidity ot the kidneys, and other functional disorders-, which cause much present suffering, and if neglected lay the foundation of organic diseases. Holloway's Fills are specially adapted for the young and delicate; their gentle and purifying actions ranks them above all other medicines. In indigestion, > nervous affections, gout,' and rheumatism these pills have achieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impurities from the blood, and restore oneerfpJn«M |b* rigour.



Mr W. K. Chambers writes as follows to the "Poverty Bay Herald ": -«It may interest your readers to give some pirttoula* ol what I be]t*7« ia the, flitfihipmecjfc ot toads to New Zealand. On March l.thfrty-nirie toad* wen shipped by the Saikonra, jnd when the. boxes wen opened hen on April SS thirty-tour wen) found in first-rate order. The live that died wen most probably hurt before shipment. The plan adopted Was, to put the torpid toads Jn boxes flUed with wet moss, which wereput in the cool chamber and kept •*. |W jperatum of about Mde*F. qn tbe. TPJWge. la)sqMed I to have bate sent in the same way, namely, shipped while hybemating, in the 000 l chamber, bat my osr. ! respondent (Mr R. Arthur) was advised not to send, 1 on grounds which I think an wrong. I shall try again next winter. Now tor my reasonsiorlmsorttagthess •loathsome reptiles.* I find that every year mom new insect pest is Imported, and it seems that the most., ., rational way to combat them is to introdaoe their natural enem'es, whether they be birds, beasts, feptOee,, or insects. The toad and the bat being purely mawtt. vorous, I hops to be ableto acclimttise them here," The Beat Tts« N CANTERBURY for the monay, cod fr«o from any es«efi of sJrtring ency7 COUNTESS 2s.