Ashburton Presbyterian Church.

PROCEEDINGS IN PRESBYTERY.

A special meeting of the Christclnnch Pits'yt rv was held y«'sferd«y to hear .;, .%■>  i n P.o-byLuiy to visit Li.«» AhLi.uriuii congregation and in quire as to what tufitimoni.il was likely to be made to the Rev. A. M. Beattie iv the event of hi- resignation, which h>*d been sant in, bei"K accepted by th« Presl-ytery. r ?! ■. G -W-hstQ', •• beha'f <f :•■• \ 'vvV >. ..1 W n iit a v R/iJi. wi .^-ivpurfifd thatttiey vn t-U uiw ißli»<urt'n ccutjregation. The aueiidaiiCe was fcmall in con.-equence of the bftd wia'her. The Committee found two impressions pretty decided at the meetine One was that there ouph cei-auily to bo aonw recoatnirion of Mr Bentie's Jong ministry in Ashburton, and the other that they would have prefer.cd that the Pnsbytery had assumed that they would do that as a matter of course without sending a Commission to remind them of their duty. He had since learned that a Committee had been appointed to collect hubticriptiens, i§nd he w*s fully convinced something satisfactory would be done if they wei c given time, On the motion of the Keys W. Grant and H. Irwin the report of the Commis sion wasadqEJted. The Key Goi don Webster then moved —•' That Mr B°afctie's resignation be ac cepted, and the pastoral tie between him and the congregation at Ashburton now dissolved ; also, that the congregation be be declared ~ vacant from this date, and further that the Presbytery record their regret that their esteemed brolher should have felt himself to be in «uch circum stances as required him to take this step, and express the hope that he may obtain another sphere of labor st itable to his high character, excellent gifts, and proved fidelity and devotedness as a minister of the Gospel." The Rev Dr Elmslie seconded the ino'ion, which WFscarrie'l. Theft v ti< r lon Vv ebster was appointed Moderator of the A hburton charge, and the R«v t>r ElrosHe (if the Bangitata charge ; and it was decided tha. the R v Mr Wright should preach at Ashburton on next Lord's Day and declare the charge vacant.

The liisrnaniiin Secretary of Mines and the Government geologist iaie'y returned Irom a visit of inspection to the Zee'ian jjilver field. Boih agree tint much iegiti suute mining has heen done on the field the last twelve aioullib, and show the field to be a valuable one Bu-iuesa is carried oo upon a good scale, and 'the people *re mow hoped v\x>i prosperity on the West

BIRTH.

Hamilton.—On April 6, at St. Stephen's Parsonage, Ash burton, tho wife of the Rev. T. A. Hamilton of a daughter.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr F. M. Rickman asks us to mention that the two m«rino rams sent by him to Mr C. de V. Tesehmaker, Blenheim, were bred and sold by Mr John Borton, Duntroon. The ewes of the same blood recently pur chased by Mr Rickman were bought for the purpose cf crossing with stud Lincoln rams with a view to breeding halfbred rams. If the weather is favorable Captain Bone intends to take the Ruahine through Magellan straits this vogage. The vessel BaiW' from Lyttelton on Aprill 22, and Homeward bound travellers who wish to see the wonderful scenery of Magellan straits should secure their passages at once. Messrs Mile* and Co., Limited, are the local agents. The direotora of the Mildura Irrigation Company have struck a rate of lie 0d per acre for the current year, under the pro visionaof theact recently passed validating the collection of rates. A rate is payable ot 10a forthwith, and 7s 6d on Ist July next. This rate is basssd upon an estimated area to be irrigated of 15,000 acres at 15s per acre, with a margin of 2a 61 for contingencies. Pumping has already been resumed. The bonus of £250. for a means of eradi cating the Ualifomian thistlew offered on the following conditions : —(1) Application must be sent in not later than the Ist June, 1893. (2) The applicants must be prepared to submit their proposed means of eradication in such manner and at such time and place as ihe minister Bhall direct. (3) The Government shall appoint a committee of three or more persons, under whose in structions and before whom all te3ts shall be carried through.* The proposed bonus, or any part thereof, will not be paid until the proposed remedy has been proved effectual. Probably the most struggling industry in Scotland ac the present time is the mineral oil trade. After a long fight with the American competition, it would seem: as though the Scottish paraffin industry were fairly beaten. The companies connected with it combined to lorm an asssociation in order to present a united front to the common foe, but this association is now broken up, aud as the result of the open competition which has followed, prices have fallen lower still.. Thobenow ruliug for paraffin are stated to be the lowest in tile history of the trade iv Scotland. The works close to Burnioiand | have been closed, and, on being put up at I auction on Jiuuary 18 failed to find a, purchaser. Most of the woik people have left, and others are to follow, only the pumps being kept gcing. From a private source we ('s#Bruce Herald") learn of the death of Mr Gabriels Read, discoverer of the goldfields at Gabriel's Gully, which occurred at Sandy Bay Lunatic Asylum, near Hobart about three weeks ago. Ooming to the colony from Victoria, where he had been engaged mining, about 1853, he secured the Govern ment reword for the discovery of gold at the famous Gabriels Gully, although, aa a! matter of fact, he wa£ not the first to find gold in the district, as god was discovered in a gully on the north bauk of the Tuapeka river, and not. far from the famous gully, some time previously. For some years Mr. Read had been engaged in farming pursuits, in Tasmania, and only a year or two ago j back sold out of his iarm,.i!eAi«:»s^ larfi^ sum for it, so that, from a monetary point of view, he was in a good position at the time of his death. A special general meeting of the Ash «hurton Football Club was held on Wednes day evening for the purpose of reviling rules and electing captains. Mr A. Curtis, Vice-president, presided and ruled the meeting out of order, so only general business was transacted. It was agreed to defer the election of captains until the last Saturday in April. As it was decided to adhere to the South Canterbury'-Uniqn nothing further was done towards having the colours changed. On the motion of Mr Todd seconded by Mr ■.■Wilson it was unanimously decided to enter teams for both the senior and junior flag contests. 'Ihe secretary w<«s instructed to forward the S.C. Union subscription and obtain copies of new rules. The first scratch match will take place in the Domain on Wednesday next when all members are invited to attend. Messrs S^lek, L. Price, C. Henry, A. Pritchard, McKay, T. Leifcch and J. Jamieson were elected members of the club. '

ROAD BOARDS.

COLDSTBEAM.

The Ct4dsfrream Road Board mot at Long lands on Thursday, Maich 30. Present— MessrsDobson(chairman), Studholme, and Wright. The Overseer's ttport having been read, the correspondence was dealt with. The Land and Income Tax de partment advised payment of £78 sub sidy. B. Gr. Wright, appjied to have about forty or fifty chains of Windermere road shingled with about twelve yards of metal to the chtin. JTh^e trustees of the late G, Ruddenklaif ap plied to have the names of their managers placed on tha roll for certain properties. The Clerk had replied that the pro* perties were not in the district, Mr Adam Jackson wrote complaining of the state of the road near his proper y. The Clerk stated there had been considerable difficulty n getting the repairs on this road let to a gontractor at a reasonable price. The work had now been let, how ever, at £20 and was now in hand. Met-srfe John Keays and Charles Douglas wrote asking for a water race through their land. The letters were ordered to be sent to the County Council with a re quest p.q have the work puc in hand,-the ' Board being prepared to pay the money to the Council as soon aa it }s received from the Commissioner of Lands." The Longbeach Road Board was requested to shinde about fifty chains of the Winder mere ro*d with twelve yards of shingle per chain, from the end of the presmit metal to the South Road. The Longbeach Board was also to be asked to consent *po repairs on the Hinds ford at Boundary road being done by the Coldstream Boajri, and to pay the lattar half cost of the work ■ also to have the road diversion from Boundary road into Hinds (round the protective works) formed, metalled, and dedicated. The clerk was instructed to apply to jtho Longbeach Road Board for drears of" rent on phe joint property of the two Boards, and tft advise thp.Ra that instructions have been given to 'a solicitor to draft a bill to give effect to |the award of the Ashburfeon Qounty Councjl relative (hereto. Ifc was rpsolvfld to sue f,.r all rates unpaid on -April 30. Some repairs to the low er end of Coldstream road were authorised. The annual meet' lti# of ratepayers was fixed for Monday, May J Accounts to the amount of j £10 lld Fere passed for payment, and Board adjournes.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] BURNT AT SKA. San b kanCisco, April 5. The barque King James, of 2200 tons, Captain Drummond, which left Newcastle, New South Wales, with a cargo of coal for here on December 23 has been burnt at sea, 200 miles west of this port.

EGYPT.

Cairo, April 5. The Egyption Ministry have rejected the majority of the British proposals with regard to mixed tribunals.

FRENCH POLITICS.

Paris. April 5. At the request of President Carnot, M. Dupuy made a second attempt to form the new Ministry, and has suc ceeded as follows :—Premier and Min ister of the Interior, M. Dupuy ; Ministerof Foreign Affairs, M. Develle; Minister of Finance, M. Peytral; Minister of Justice, M. Guerin; Minister of War, M. LoeaielH ; Minis ter of Marine, M. Perrier; Minister of Commerce, M, Poiacarre.

AUSTRALIAN.

BURNED AT SEA. v . Sydney, April 6. Intelligence is to hand that the barque Corinth, bound fromLaunceston to London, has been burned at sea, but all hands were saved.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, April 5. The " Times " states that the Hon J, N. Wilson, Hawkes Bay, has resigned his seat in the Legislative Council. In reply to a deputation from the Municipal Conference the Premier, while agreeing with the necessity of consolidat ing the Municipal Corporation Acts, thinks such a measure would have no chinee this session, and it would be better to p.»ss an Amending Act and leave the new Parjiament.to deal with the more extensive Bill. Should there be any chanca of passing a Consolidating Bill the Government will be happy to make an endeavor. At the annual meeting of the **New Zealand Times" Company the balance aheet showed a profit of £350 18a sd,' alter allowing £1793 7s for bad and doubtful debts and depreciation. The balance sheet was passed. A resolution was then ir.ored that the Board of Direc tors does i.oc possess the confidence of the shareholders and be requested to re sign, with the object vf re-electing the old : Board except two. One of these Mr T. K. McDonald had given notice of retirement; Mr Jellicje, the other, was not present. A lively discussion followed, ending in the resolution being carried.by 1039 to 55. The directors were requested to reappoint Mr W, P. Heaves Managing Director and Chairman. Objection is being taken to the legality of tha proceedings, and legal intervention on the part of Mr J ellicoe ia talked of. Tho Agricultural Department of the Gape Colony have asked the Government to supply it with reports cf New Zsaland, Agricultural and Pastoral Associations. Steps will be taken accordingly. Dimßitiff, April 5. J. Cucrie, a member of the Dunedm Cycling Club, rode from Dunedin to In vercargill, 134 miles, in 18^ hours. ..-- -AjLaanaetinJtottho fioiiaunlent Trustees it was reported that the expenditure for the year ending March "r&s £10,536, as againsc £1],64i for thu previous yeskr, The outdoor expenditure has boen re* duced by £1200. It was proposed by the chairman., to a&k for £9500 for the current year. Three young ladies made profession ai nuns at St. Joseph's Cathedral to-day. The service was very impressive. One is niece of Bishop Moran, another sister to Father Lynch, and another' from Gore is cousin to an Irish bishop. iNVERCARGiw,, April 5. The ship Horse, which was wrecked on j »he Scilly Islands, sailed from the Bluff ! on December 17, with 18,700 sacks of oats i shipped by the New Zealand Loan and I Mercantile Agency, on behalf of Ms Isaac Wilson, of Kaiappi. Tlu cargo was in sured by the New Zealand Farmers' As gociation of Canterbury,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves (responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

THE A.A.C. and A.C. SPORTS.

TO TIfE KDJTOK. Sib,—There is no doubt, the iVshburton Cycling Club selected the r%ht judges fjr yesterday's meeting, as their judging of the slow race will show. I think if you examine $he programme you will find no mention of fancy dress being compulsory, and I think the winner was strictly in fancy dress for cycling. If he was not why"was he not told while waiting tor the race to start. The only reason the judges could give for this was—they did not think of it. I suppose they thought no one else had a phance bub the fi Raleigh " man. I don't see how they can givo it as •'noraoe," as the winner was nob in a cycling suit. I therefore maintain he was in fancy dress, and entitled to the prijje. —I am, etc., Faibplav. Aehburton, April 4.

QUEENSLAND BELIEF FUND.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, -On reading Gcaedian of March 3Q, I can see no reference to a contribu tion by the local Cash Cycling Club as the proceeds of,the meeting recently held by them. I shall be pleased to hear, through the columns of your paper, whether this mH an emission on the part of the Queens land! fund treasiirer, or whether the whole of.ihi; proceeds of the Cycling tneefing were devoted to cash prizes, as I know many purchased tickets to assist the cause, and are very much disappointed tiiat no benej|.b was derived by it, but that the meeting should simply be used to advertise the ca^h system. —I am, etc., Cyclist. Ashburton, April 3,.

POLITI CAL.

THE LIBERAL PLATFORM.

[PER ERS3S ASSOCIATION.]

H&psrjßDigr, Aprils. Tfoe Natipnal Liberal Association has put forward its p'atform, vWch is a modification of that of the wo.rjf er». 'fhe qualification foe voters suggestpsl p si^: months in the golony and si* weeks in tj)e district, and registration, to be allowed on one roll only. A. more stringent corrupt practices )aw is suggested,! ln education the present system is to be manual"?..,' thG&& paaping the seventh standard to be entitled to free'education at pliq secondary schools', arid fchoSb pWingtne'highest format the latter" to be entitled to a free university education ; the Qovernment to sell no more land and to keep freehold all mineral lands and tho control of the working of mines. The other planks are only 9Ugbfcly'roodit|e<!* " ,-

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON-TUESDAY,

(Before His Honor Judge Robinson.)

IN BVNKKUPTGY. ! In re George Tait —Motion to declare void transier of certain property fro in George l\tit to his wife. Ifc \*as al^o sjughb bo recover from bankrupt or his wife proceed* of certanf^pioperty sold just previous to the bankruptcy. Mr Wilding appeared f-r the creditors. Mr- David fhomav auctioneer, said that in accordance with instructions he sold plant and furniture at Tail's ■blacksmith shop, W.ikanui, about July 10, 1892. Received th« instructions from Mrs George Tait. but by a clerical error the account sales were rendered to Mr George Tait. The amount was £143175, and was paid to Mr George J«meson to Mrs Tait's credit. Tait was at the sale but did not bid. By Mr Purnell—The goods w*re adver tised as being sold on behalf of Mrs Tait. Most of the proceeds were for black smiths' plant and tools—£llo—the furni ture and live stock being small items. George Jameson, merchant-, said he was in Miles and Cos. office (which firm had bought his business) when a cheque wan paid into If rs Tait'a credit with Miles and 00. Was also present when negotiations were made for the purchase by Mrs Tait of the farm of Greea and Serint. Mrs Tail acted for herself, and paid £600 on account. Miles and 00. and, David Thomas acted for Mrs Tait in the disposal of her property at Wakanui. ■ J, C. Bell, Deputy Official Assignee, put in the declaration of insolvency of George Tait, dated November, 1892. The only assets mentioned in the schedule were the book debts which amounted to £80. Mr Wilding asked witness to read | Mrs Tait's statement made before the Official Assignee. Mr Purnell objected on the ground that the Official Assignee was not bound in his examination by rules of evidence, and it would be manifestly unfair to accept this statement as evidence, given ao it was without the protection of the rules of evidence, and therefore not legal evidence. ter argument his Henor decided to allow Mrs Tait's admissions made before the Deputy Official Assignee to come before the Court, and she could explain them afterwards. These admissions were, ay read by Mr Bell, to the effect that in May, 1890. half an acre in Ashburton and another half acre in Wakanui were made over to her by her husband. These' properties were sod for £200 and £500 respectively, and £600 of that money was paid as deposit on the purchase of Green and Scrint's farm. She had earned no money herself, and all si % had sha had obtained through her hu^LMiid. John Orr—Taib had been dealing with Ot-r and Co. ever since he went to Wakanui. At hia bankruptcy he owed £90, which Mrs Tait promised to pay. This was for blacksmith's plant obtained just after the purchase of the farm. Tait had been charged with these ftoods, but Mrs Taifc by a verbal understanding be came responsible for them. The goods went to the farm. Was quite surprised whenhe saw Tait's bankruptcy announced. There was a cash advance to Mrs Tait of "£2OO on September 3, (no part of which was devoted to pay the £90), and Mrs Tait gave him security over the crop, on thi» farm. !n December Mrs Taifc gave him further security—her interest in Green and Scrint's farm - for a further advance of £211. This did not include the old 'debt of £90 - which had been ere lited to George Tair, and debited to Ann Tait. Had also a security in chattels on the farm, but did not think the poods of the £90 were included in these. By Me Purnell-In January, 1892, Tait had a settlement with witness—the I»i3taettl«mont.ptevioiis_t<» his bankruptcy. In May, 1890, bankrupt was' solvent, arid witness was not pressing him, nor any one else, beqmse his credit was good. Taic was a good and industrious workman when sober, and had a good business at Wakanui, but he spent a lot of money on drink. Had not heard of Tait being in difficulties before the farm was taken, but after he went up "to the farm he had a bad fit of drinking. Imputed his in solvency to his drinking. Mrs Tait was a careful and industrious woman.. In May, 1890, Tait owed £14, and on June 12 following he paid a cheque for £20 10s 3d and settled up. In June—July, 1891, he gave witness a bill for £36, which he paid before it became due, and squared his account. Francis Scrint, farmer, Mayfield, sold his farm on July 27, 1892, to Mrs Tait. Miles and Co. transacted the business with Mr Thomas. The farm wai sold for £3500, and £600 had been paid. £350 was due next July. Never h<id any dealings with Tait; all the talk ing was done by Mis Tair, although Tait came and looked at the farm. George Tait, the bankrupt, went to" Wakanui in 1884 and started business. 1 He hid no capital when he started, neither had hie wife, but she had won meney at the races and sometimes lost. Sometimes gave her money to go to the r»ces. Did''not know how much she woa at a time. In May, 1890, h,e trans feneJ his Ashburton ard Wakanui Eroperty to his wjfo, *lp gave him £5,. n November. 1892, said before the Deputy Official Assignee that he had got no money in consideration fur' the property. The property was sold for !£7OO, Did aot transfer certain furniture arid plant to his wife in writing, but he gave it to har all the same in 1891, about April or May—twelve months after he made over the land to her. Did not re member saying on oath to the .Deputy Official Assignee, that the making over of the tools, etc., took place a few weeks after the land was made ov r. W»s perfectly solvent when 'he lav.l -vwi.-. made over. The account put in oy Anderson was not a true statement.* Might have owed Anderson £50 in April, and in June, but had plenty of money then to pay all his debts. After handing over the plant, etc, to his wife con tinued to work in the bhop, and the book debts were his. Paid her £1 a week rent for the property—paying the money quarterly, but took no receipts. Collected the book debts himself. Bought some sheep at auction, but they had to be put in his yife's .nsme as Mr Res tell would not giVe witness credit for them. By Mr Purnell~-Had a disagreement with Mrs Taic in 1890; who left him and went to live at Mrs Cass's. ■ Went to see her there,' and she said,* she would come back if he made-the property over to her. She was afraid, he woulcfsquander ft and leave tier 1 arid her children destitute. He agreed to do what she asked and she came back. Then wern three mortgages over the property at the time. ' Had a bank balance in May 1890 of £46;, and annual accounts owing to him by farmers round about had not been collected. [Receipts for payments up to £157 were here put in.] Mr And-erspnis thgse, re ceipts covered all his' debts at the time*, and he had still funds and a g6od business connection. There was nobody pressing hjrp money, rent which he agreed to, pay his wife went to pay oh? the Building Society's mortgage?. In June 18$1 h^a another disagreement with hi* wife, and they'decided on a separation— he to go away, and she to get everything - --" Aahtß. In the presence of Mr ! and pay «**.._ - • • i- - j f Millar *t Orr's said to her that sue uou everything now, and he had nothing, and that sho: must pay his debts. She -bor rowed £179 from the Building Society, and paid his debts with the loan. [An account ot Mr John Anderson, rendered in 1889., and paid was put in to show that $«« bw?. been * settlement in full theji,

as well as other accounts that were paid.] Bankrupt's examination and cross examination lasted till five o'clock, and at the close of the latter His Honor elicited ■ that there were hnok debts after the 18911 disagreement with Mrs Tait, and money in the bank. Ail tho fields in the list submitted to the Deputy Official Assignee were incurred after rhe property had ! been m-tde over to his wife, and most of the Ashburton debtors knew of the , tiarxfir, although bankrupt did not go purposely to tell them. Counsel stating that the case would . occupy at least another half day, <he| Court adjourned to May 19 or su- h other Hay as may be fixed lor the sitting of the Court.

MAYFIELD SPORTS.

(from our correspondent.)

Great interest has been taken in these sports this year, especially by those at a distance, as all the handicap races were ©pen. The Mayfield people were surprised at the number that turned up, including people from Woodbury, Winchester, Long beach, Greenstreet, Dunsandel, and many other distant places. There was more con venience this year than last; instead of the refreshments being in a shed as last year, Mr Burgess hired a marquee and had it in the paddock. Mr Hurdley, from the Gawler Downs orchard, had a. fruit stand. The weather was very hot, and Mr Burgess, though he thought he was well provided with drinks, was sold out before the sports were nearly over, and had .to start and m%ke tea. However, as will be seen, Mrs Bur gess won the married women's race, and that was a box of tea which came in. handy. Everything went on smoothly, but the handicappers not knowing the runners well enough did not place them quite so well as they would have likod, but they did their best and general,,satisfaction prevailed. When the programme was got up money prizes were offered, but the Committee afterwards arranged with Mr Salek, of Ashburton, to let the winners choose either the advertised prize or a medal. He also gave a cup value £2 2a. which was given for the mile race instead of the 303 prize as advertised. Mr Salek also gave a good sub scription towards th« sports. The prizes are not given out yet, but it is understood moat of the winners will choose the medals in preference to the coin. A tug of war was advertised, but as a little dispute arose over choosing the men, .this item did not come off. After the race for men over forty was run, some thought they would like to see it again, so they subscribed and had another race, giving £1 for the first and 5a for the second, Mr Mitchell, of Ashbur ton, gave 10s for another single girls' race, but unfortunately this being a special item the name of the winner was not taken in the book, but I think it was a young lady from Mount Somers. The following are the results of the different events :— 100 Yards Maiden—T. Paterson 1, James Sutherland 2. 410 Hurdles Handicap—R, Craig 1, V. Hill 2. High Jump—J. Henry, 4ft 10$ in, 1 ; G. McDonald, 4ft9Jin, 2. Half-mile Handicap—W Annctt 1, James I Annett 2. I Boys' Race, under sixteen years, handicap -W. Aitken 1, D. Sewell2. 100 Yards Handicap—F. Bryan 1, R. Craig 2. (Run in two heats.) Old Men's Race (over forty)—D. Sewell 1, \ S, Miller?. Vaulting with Pole—J. Reea and G. McDonald- Married Women's Race—Mra J. Burgess I, Mrs D. O. Sewell 2. 440 Yards Handicap—A. Orton 1, R. Craig and A. Morri9 tied for second place. Stone, and Basket Race—W, Annett 1, P. Annett 2. One Mile Handicap—James Annett 1, J. H. Allan 2. Single Girls' Race - F. Payne 1, G. Peat 2. Sack Race—l. Gallagher 1, P. Annett 2. Obstacle Race—James Annett 1, I. Gal lagher % Three-legged Race—'D. Annett and I. Gallagher 1. ' Wrestling—L. Williams 1, J. Healy 2. Old Men's Race (over forty)—J. Bull 1, D. Sewell 2, Single Girls' Race—Mr Mitchell's prize 10s, In this race the names of the winners were unfortunately not taken, being a special raoe. A protest was entered against J. Henry and G, McDonald in the running high jump which was disallowed in McDonilo's case, but Henry's, for being outside of district, is under Investigation. A protest againat I. Gallagher was upheld for breaking the rul«s in the obstacle raoe.

THE HAYMAKERS."

Root's popular cantata, "The Haymakers,' which is to be rendered in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening, promises to be a great treat to all lovers of music. The extra fortnight given for practice by its unavoidable postponement from March 23, has not been neglected, and both chorus, and soloists are now as well up in their respective parts as can be wished. The music of the cantata is quite new to an Ashburton audience, and is the most lively and effective piece of • concerted music yet essayed here. Great attention is being given to the stage decorations and appointments, and both the soloists and chorus are to be appropriately dressed as haymaker*, glemers, spreaders, etc., all of whom are represented in the piece. The soloists, who are. all well and favourably known {6 Ashburfon audiences, will represent the principal characters usually met with in a hay field, and during harvest operations, and the chorns, composed of members of the Wesleyan Church choir, assisted by friends from cither denominations —number- ing about fifty voices—will represent the haymakers, etc. Mr R. Wood, of Timaru, will be leader and Mr James Gamble will wield the baton,.

COMMERCIAL.

PBR PRB»K AHSOOIAfIOtf.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

(Receive j April 6. 11.40 a m.) LoßrnoN, April 5. At the wcol esl.g 13,868 bales were offered. There was a Urge attendance of buyers, and competition was keen. Good merinoa brought five per cent., medium and inferior ten per cent., and crossbred* five per cent, above the rates ruling at the close of last series. The total arrivals up to date number 451,574 bales, of nhich 120,000 bales were sent f rard direct to the manu facturing v a.ricts, and the quantity available for the present series is 358,000 bales. * wu «. v- , « Sy*»«v, AjprilS. Wheat, chick. 2s lid to 3s. Hour, New Zealand roller, up to £8. Oats, milling, 2s 7d. Mwze, 4s 6d to 4s 7d. Barley, Cape 3s. Fr»n, B±d. Onion*. £3 5s to £3 10*. Che^pum*, 4W* Bacon, New Zealand, B±d to Bsd : hams, from lid to Is. Pollard, Bfd. Peas! Prussian blue, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. Potatoes. New Zoaland. £3 2a 6d ; Circular Head £81* 6d to *3 15s. Butter, j to 7d; factory, Bd. . Mjxbouhni, April 5. Owing to the holidays there are no quotations, >--' '.„, fc - - AI)EtAI3B, April 5. «X he*t/. 3< W- Flour ' roUer-made, £8 ss. Barley, malting, 4s 6d to 4a W. J r»y 9i<*» PoU»rd loid. Oats, 3* Id to

Addington Stock Market.

Chrlstohurch, April 6. The ta 3 ter holidays iiad a depressing effect upon the Addington live stock sale which was poorly attended, and for which there was only a moderate entry. Store Shebp--About 3000 yarded, for which existed a fair demand, especially for good sorts of ewes of warranted quality, which brought up to 19s. Other lines sold at 10. lOd to llsV aged ewe. 6.T 8 .1d. Menao ewes were cold at 2s 6d *nd &, crossbred lambs from 7s 9d to 9s 3d. ?« T.£ AMB9~About *>0 yarded, and sold • T tlo»3dtolls9d. AveryfinelotfromMr John McLean's Ashburton flock brought 13s yd to 14s 4a. Fat SHEEP-Entry less than 4000 sheep, 0 X Ch % Ur«e Proportion were merino wethers. The damand was better than usual, and all were sold at rates ranging from 8s 2J; a few extra quality at higher rates. Ihesaleof crossbreds was limited, as the demand for export was not active, owing to the Belfast works being blocked with sheep. Prices suffered iv consequence. Best crossbred wethers and maiden ewes 14s V« oi ' vy wei B nt freezing wethers Ids sola If at CATTLE-Comparatively few better class beef cattle were offered, and the prices given were an advance on those ruling recently. Small handy sized steers and heifers sold from £5 17s 6d to £7 15s, heavier cattle in proportion. Store Catmjj—S»le unimportant. Dairy cows ranged from 4 10j to £8 12s 6d. _.I>IOS -About 300 met with a ready sale. "The greater proportion consisted of bacon pigs, which sold from 29s to 58s, porkers up

Ashburton Markets.

MR JOHN a. KESTKIX. Mr John G. Restell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr John it. Bland, auctioneer), reports on the live stock for the week ending Wednesday, April 5: At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, the largest entry of the season came forward for sale. Ihe total entry comprised about 27,000 sheep, 100 ran», 25 head of cattle. and 50 pigs. The sale taken af a whole was a dull one, and in several cases vendors had to accept a reduction in prices. The most marked drop was in lambs and crossbred wetherß. Merino wethers are still almost! unsaleable, except for station lines in good condition. Sound mouth crossbred and merino ewes found buyers at fair prices. Our entry comprised about 4200 cheep which we soli as follows :- 62 Lincoln ewes, 10a; 75 merino wethers, 7s; 15 merino wethers, 53 9d ; 51 first-cross lambs, 8s ; 40 lambs, 5s lid ; 1 Leicester ram, 21s; 42 merino ewes, la 7d; 51 merino ewes, Is 6d; 41 lambs, 7* 6d ; 477 second-cross ewes, 13s; 251 lambs. 10s 101; 92 lambs, 11s; 110 crossbred ewej, 11s 3J; 61 crossbred ewes, lls; 56 Shropshire lambs, 9s; 339 two-tooth wethers, 13a ;70 two-tooth wethers, lls lid; 110 Linaoln ewes, 13s 4d ; 9g three-quarter bred ewes, Si 2d; 2 two-tooth rams, £2 2s • -4 Shropshire rams, £4; 258 lambs, 8a 9d. • During the week we have fold privately 242 crossbred ewes, 10s 3d; 5 rams, Uui 353 merino ewes, 6s; 751 crossbred lambs 10i; 202 lambs, lls 6d; 200 crossbred ewes

FAILURE OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

(per press association.)

London, April 4. The V Globe " refers to the suspen sion of the Commercial Bank of Australia a* qne of the largest o( modern failures. ' ■■'■' *• '• '•■ >•>>■■■ SydnbYj Aprils 1 It is understood ttie Commercial Bank had £150,000 of Qovernment funds. The Lands and Mines Iteparjr n^enj; and several tnj^or depar!tm«^ transacted business the bank. | Financiers are of opinion that the bank possesses a good surplus, ahd that the suspension will entail no loss. "■' Mklbouknc, April 5. The Chairman of the Commercial Bank states that if the bank' is forced ii>to liquidation} and its tfl2jooo,ooo Worth 1 of 'assess forced on the market/ shareholders will have, to pay iip ihe' uncalled capita), andf get 'n^ing in| retup. ttfj de^lar«|s th^re are only twq • qpe'n,—liquid^tiQn qr r6; cqnstru«tio : u. The first n^eans^ entire loss, while tg adopt the Utter courte will not inoqr the loss of a shilling. There has been no run on the loc»l banks, but the deposits in iwwa) h-. ..-..». appreciably increased owing to the recent withdrawals from the Com mercial Bank. The notes issued/ 'by the latter institution are being casheoj by all the banks. The notes in cireu* l*tiou wnount to *237 f OOO. %

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1893.



\A^anted. _ ' Ti HE"G^oT^m«itanT~for' the imme- I diate relief of pain.— Light a Cash tore. *_3? TTuMEOPATHIC Medicines, %nee O Is. Sole igent for district, Light's Cash Store. gj4 V k ANTED Known-9^d Gloves for V V 4id ; 7^d Kmbroidery for 4£d ; 13s 6d Simmer Dresseß for 8s 9d.— Mitchbli. & Turner^ _____!_£.. j W'AJN'fED" Known.-Oomo and see our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. C. Seqjbks, Meiford douse. tl ÜBiERSIST Meat MartT The oldesc ) the largest, tha best, and the cheap ■oaat. Small Goods a specialty. *ul weights guaranteed. A trial sohoited. —'V. J. SiLnoc^K. *^f 3" ADIES' and~Childrens Hats ; all the _J new shapes for the season now. opened. Prices low to suit the fines ;at [ R. W. Alcokn & Co.'s^ . / iHEAP~Firewood—Short Dry Gum V ' Firewood, at 26s per cord ; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo's, Trevortou.-Apply Mrs James Iruit Shop. .. „ CHEAP Fruit—Cheap Kruit.—Prime Quinces fof J^m and Preservimr. Mks Jambs, 15ast Sfcwel Fruit Shop. 2§6 ■lii!'Ull' ■ ■ " WANTED Known.—Jacket & Dress Department a specialty. High class goods marked cheap. H. 0. Sbgebs, Meiford House. __^ \ . WANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice dreams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner. East Street :__ ANTED ' Known—For Jackets, Ulsters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come to Meiford House. H. 0. Skqbks. f V h.s P">Tld£eT~VVatches i» the market, i"y are t;...se af, 22s " 6.1 and 255. is|iecialiy made for S. SALKK, JbWeller. Guarantee with each watch. YITANTED Known—"The Corner "is " » showiiitj a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing, -t W. H. COLLIBR. * _* ■ 'RASTER Cards aud Booklets, New ■ j. Gainks, new supply of the "Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L. F. Andrewhs and Co, Stationers' Hall Wl-nfnot Bake your own Bread when you can gee 501 bs of the Best Boiler Flour for live shillings cash or five fchillings and sixpence booked at JEtofiEHT Alcorn s, Saunders' Buildings. 11 31 THE Misses Adams' new Refreshment Booms 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. ■_ ***■ ■ ;:.-- - VTEW Mantles and Jackets ; immense - ;J^| variety just opened. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, atS. W. Alcobs <fcCo.'B. 1 J ANii ! Bang ! Bang 1 Gun's 1 Guns \ _D Guns ! by the fcest makers and Stted with all the latest improvements Po*rder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. \V. Hardley's, East Street. Guns repaired. ANTKD, Ladies Mid Gentlemen to see the orand Cisplwy in the windows at "The Corner" Saturday.— W. H. Cot-libe. WHO is your Plumber ? \v hy, .1. W. Habdley, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Hidgin,', Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and whojias m*Hl«i«r*iS-«lw-l»rg^Tirt»trovk —Of~TTlmp.S ailU Pipfintown. / ,■ ..'-•'■. • • jtTHEJREdo you get your Ironmon- VV gery? At Hakdlxys <A course, where we g«t the bes>t value in J§Ji&«<»' Lead, Nails, Locks, Hing.es.-^flouali- Chains, Hope, Wire Kuetting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, . : _JPendw*-W*-Eire Irons, and anything you require. /"^HiUSTMAfc Suits. Boys, three V-^ gatment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Coloricil-mnde Knicker Suits frjm 10s. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30s. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 60s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart. Saunders' Buildups- Boubkt ALCOKH. W" ANTKD "Known -Robert Shields, ',Charles Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has cummenced Dyeing and Cleaning Ladies' -md Men'a Garments. Blankuis and Woollen Goods Scoured. M'nit-rate charges. Parcels etc., left at ■ Mrs Adams', Sounders' Buildings, will be attended to. ' 341



NEW ZEALAND Clothins Factory. SPECIALS. WANTED KNOWN— AU Wcol Suits, 303 WANTED KNOWN — Men's Bannock 1 weed Suits, 39s 6d WANTED KNOWN Men's New Bc»i<»*<l Tweed Trousers, 9s 9d WANTED KNOWN—Men's Trow****"* 0 j measure, 17s61^^ *-—"-""""" 1 WANTBTrICS|OWN--Boys- Guard Suits, u-' loi WANTED KNOWN—Boys' Sailor >*uits, 11s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Youths' Blue Jerseys, 3s 6.1 WANTED KNOWN"—IOO Boxes Mensand Bays' Hats, from Is 6d WANTED KNOWN—Men's Boots 7=> 6d, 10i6d,1256d WANTED KNOWN—Boys' Boots, 5a 6d, 63 6d, 7s 6d WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Boots, 6s 6d, 7a 6d, 9s 6d NEW ZFALAND CLOTHSNCJACTORY. AL6X. HENDRY, Manager. TINWALD TO THE FRONT. C. Hawkins HAS noff got settled in his new Shop * ith a nice assor tmen to f ALL KINDS OF DBAPERY, AND B)wTS.' which he is selling at prices that aie bound to give satisfaction, as C. H. is determined to merit a ahare of your kind favour Men's Watertights and Shooter Boots made to order for 17s 6d. REPAIRS NEATLY & CHEAPLY DONE. Oall on your way to town and see for yourselves the price and quality of Goods. " ■ TDEOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Pickford X Undrlll, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITUBE WAEEHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— D;ning-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suiter, in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —•Note the address— TANORKD STREET, Nex Building Society. The Hest Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and fro.* from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s.



Tlie Best. Value In Asliburton •j' in Drapery, Clothing, & Boots IS TO BE HAD AT G. J. NEILL & GO.'S, FRIEDIANDKR'S BUILDINGS. I A Few Prints and Mnsiinilrft toba cleared AT ANY PRICK. Heavy Winter Tweeds 7|d. Check Dress Tweeds s£d. New Double Width Dress Goods ll£d. , Flannels and Blankets for Winter—unmistakeable Value. Two Yards Wide Grey Twill Sheeting lHd, flannelettes 3s 9d dozen. Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d. Men'a Heavy Tweed Suit* 25s 6d. Boys' Tweed^Suits 4s lid. LARGE STOCK OF MEN'S SHIRTS, SOCKS, TIES BRACES, ETC., CHEAP A.TNI> GK>OI>. BOOTS. BOOm BOOTS. ** "niMo'M^^ F°R 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. - ■ U: J. NBIIiL and CO., FRIEDLANDEffS BUILDINGS. C6RNER^pP_ EAOT_^Np_^OROmEET3 ! _ASHBJJRTON : .



rTHE WATOEM^KINrAND7EWELLT*.RY RTDPAIRTNG DEPARTMENT L is n^w very compete in its arrangements, and having in consequence of th« increa edTus^eL) olSained the additional «swtanco for Mr Jambs Wilson (from Bryson and Sons, watchmakers, Edinburgh), Ouctomers oa rely on their work being done promptly and satisfactorily. PLEASE NOTE -A Fpecial feature of the Repairing Department is work tuint-a outritalv inaFIRST ClIsS MANNER, and charges are as low as is consistent with SOUND AKD RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. - 8.. SALEK, Watch juakeri Jeweller, X Oculist, •ggS' 1*



"UNMERCIFUL DISASTER followed fast and followed faster" upon the fortunes of poor Queensland until that unfortunate Colony is now in the mo&t miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, fn m failure of the soil to give it's 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 p.nd strong, leaving sorrowing widows and wa T.ng orphans everywhere, and painful blanks in every household ; or the demon of war may send fire and sword over a country, and leave desolation in their tr.«Uin plane o£smilins. scenes of^P 0?* 0 and plenty—all sad enough and sickening enough 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 and ruined, and their hopes for the futura sunk in one mournful and irretrievable disaster ? These feelings can only be imagined. And what ought-ours to be in regard to the sufferers" — we who dwell in the most glorious country under tho suti, and enjoy such bhssinga as are only enjoyed by the dwellers in a second paradise 1 Such feelings, to be sure, as are prompting the thousands of meetings, and plans aid organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Zealand has come noVy to th« front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have been well in the van at the first cali. And we of Ashburtou 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 month in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. 120 Dozen large Towels to be sold at from 2s 9d a dozen. Splendid white Calico at 2a lid a dozen. Dress Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra largu grey Blankets only 10s 6d. Sheeting at 10£ d. 94 Men's Suits from 19s 6d. Woollen Socks at ll£d. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Men s nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth 12s 6d. NOTE THE ADDRESS— JEAHJDIiKIT BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



Hampton's I^URNITURE y^AREHOUSE, f ANCRED STREET, la Opposite Mitchell and Turners. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB, Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulator* Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tiies Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repaira Cobnial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, )MST STREET, * Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.— 2185 CHE IP



MOUNT SOMERS COAL, W. & J. HARRIS HAVING bought the Lease of the Mount Somers Coal Mine, beg to announce that they are now prepared to supply the excellent fuel from the Mount Somers Coal measures in any quantity. They have appointed MR JAMES BAKER, HAVELOCK S'IREE?, their sole Agent, and all orders will fye promptly attended to.



' I.i connection with the #l'pve JAMES BAKRR, Timber Merchant, Ha^logk Sfcreet, soji its a share of public patron age, and is prepared to give.proropt and careful attention in any orders for j MOTJET SOBERS COAL Ithat may be entrusted to bim for execution, ■ ■



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



The Best Tea IN THE WORLD If >glop?s'* Ceyloii. NINIAN HYSLOP, and C 0.," Tea Importer^,



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT There are imitations of XJucalyptv Extract iv the market now, produces of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. Jn order that these crude oils may not be taken or 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 us through I (ho Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, | nu state:— It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler,^ 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, SBn4er" ancl Sons' Eucalypti Extract,- according to these Authorities, '■ and "according to Professor Dr Jester, of England, and tc Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding tp scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper tWrapeufcic value. ■'4U either crude qils'aretb be'classed among the turpeqturies, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and' are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical-purposes only are discernible: 1. . Ey their deficiency in punijpnt odour (wliich ouv pibefucti the: only genuine EucalyptTExtract, develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen). 2. By their alcoholic thin afad mobile appearance j being reduced ii> specific density ' tb.FO««W J ™ pi^senJje af acids.' * 3. ' By their taste, the result of the. contracting tendency qf resins ancl tannqto*. If tbesQ crude oils, op so called eucalypti aY-t.racfcs are applied by mistake in casw^of croup, bronchitis, diptheria, internal in flammations, dysentery, wounds, etc., the tionaequences are most appalling. For safety 1 saW'aßk 'always for ' Stfpder nnd Sons' Eiicaiypti 13Jt tract and get the old, weU'-tested and reliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, AmtraUa.-RiUMider a*d B°**



MESSRS J. T, FORD AND CO. Messrs J. T, Ford and Co. (in conjunction with Mr Henry* Zander), report on the live stock market for week ending April 4 as follows :—A.t the Ijnwald yards on Tuesday a full supply of all classes of sheep came forward—every pen, paddock, and eroii the pig yards had to be made use of for sheep-r: and though the ai tendance of buyers was good, the sale dragged from beginning to end. Roughly guessing, about 25,000 sheep and 40 head of cattle were yarded, of which our entry comprised 4500 sheep md 1Q head of cattle. Tb« entry of store sheep was large, proving far above requirements; and, a good portion of the entry v^as pasted ou,s unsold, while sales effected showed a reduc tion on late va.lues t We sold for variant clients }38 qld crossbred ewes at 8s; 12SJ merino ewes (aged), 4s; 107 crossbred limbs, 10s Id ; 503 culled lambs, 4s 8d; 1640 merino wethers (tor which there |a little or no demand), Is 2d; 228 merino ewes, fis 7d, We also offered a line pf about 1000 first cwss lambs, but it being rather late before theso were offered the line was withdrawn, the biddings not reaching owner's reserve. In cattle we sold 4 store heifers, £2 15s; 6 steers, £4; 6 calves, 17s od. In fet sheep prime crossbred* made 13s to 15s; lighter weights, 10a 6d to 12s; merinoVethers, 5s 6dtoßs; ewes, 4s 6d to 7s Bd,