Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 8 1893 THE APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS.

At the meeting of the Hampstead School Committee, last month, at which applications for the position of i head master were dealt with, strong disapproval, it will be remembered, 1 was expressed of the conduit of the Board of Education in recommending for the consideration of the Committee only four of the twenty-sight applica tions. The disapproval was not based on any unfitness of the four recom mended candidates, but on the choice of the Committee being restricted to so small a " leet," while several others among the candidates had equally high credentials with tfiose of some of the fortunate four—indeed, two at least of the twenty-four possessed qualifications fitting* them for the highest positions in the teaching profession. The Commi tee ultimately proceeded to the elec tion, and'it is probable that even had they been allowed free choice the same gentleman would have been selected. It is, however, not the appointment but the principle that is unsatisfactory, and we are glad to see that the resolu tion of the Hampstead Committee, expressing dissatisfaction of the Board's action has attracted attention and been endorsed in influential quarters. The Christchurch " Press," in an article on the subject, says, as we also say, that there were " several excellent teachers among the rejected, who hold high certificates, have had a successful, even distinguished career in the Board's service, against whose char acter and principles no breath of slander has ever been uttered, and who were not too young to conduct a school of the size of Hampstead," and strongly thinks, as we do, that " the Committee were entirely within their rights and. were amply justified by facts in the protest they made." The article cites cases of injustice which are really pain ful. The question arises—What are the rights of Committees ? and it is a question not easily answered. 'The Education Act gives to Committees "subject to the general supervision and cootrol of the Board. . . . . . . the management of educational matters within the school district." But the Act also lays it down that the Board shall be entitled to appoint teachers, but no appointment or dis missal .shall be made by the Board without the Committee being first con sulted, thus implying if not prescribing that the power shall be in the hands of the Committee. The limits of the re: spective powers of the Boaad and of the Committee are, however, not ex pressly defined, and the Board, in .North Canterbury at any rate, has gradually usurped the supreme power. For this the Committees have been much to blame. Other considerations than those of character and attain ments too frequently had weight in making appointments—though we will not go so far as a Timaru critic, who a few dajs ago declared that nine tenths of the appointments were the result of jobbery and favoritism. Still the abuses were so great as to compel the Board to take the matter into its own hands. The Board is certainly in the best position to judge of the fitness of a teacher for a particular appointment, but it is ad ministering its self-assumed trust in a manner which is fast estranging from it the confidence of Committees. and teachers alike. The Board's theory' is to reject from the applications only those of teachers who are unfit for that particular appointment, but its practice is to pin Committees down to a choice from the very few candidates whom the Board favors —a choice that is scarcely worth having. The question is how to give the Committees their rights, while guarding against a return to the old unsatisfactory state of affairs. The "Press" urges the adoption of the following regulations, in which we concur: —"(1) That of the total number of applicants all such as are not distinctly proved by the Board's records of their past career or by intemperate habits or some other fault of character to be unworthy of competing for the post, should be sent on to the Committee to make the final choice from. (2) The Boird should by its regulations strictly forbid canvass ing of individual Committeemen, or any attempt to obtain a personal in" terview except on the invitation of the Committee as a whole, and should en force this regulation by the penalty of disqualification for any appointment in connection with which such button holing might be discovered." We would make these regulations, mvHtis mutandis, apply to all appointments, from pupil teachers upwards, for it cannot be denied that the abuses which in the past surrounded appointments of certificated teachers are to this day rampant in connection with pupil teachers. The reform would be greatly in the interests of education.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Out of a total number of forty-three teachers engaged*by the Westland Educa tion Board twenty are uncertificated. The absentee tax (says a Northern con temporary) has had the effect of bringing Mr Purvis Russell back to New Zealand, and a large house is to be erected at Woburn for him. Children in India have to learn the multiplication table up to forty times forty, and this is further complicated by the intro : duction of fractional parts. This v nearly as bad tvs some of the tasks set New Zealand children under the primary schools syllabus. Before Messrs Rees and Sawle, Justices of the Peace, to-day, William Storey, was charged with vagrancy. He denied being a ais orderly person, but admitted having no means of support. The Sergeant Baid the man had been in the Old Men s Home, but had left it a week ago, and had been loafing about the town, getting drink were and how he could, but having no means of support, and frequently without food. The master of the home gave the accused a bad character. The bench sent Storey to gaol for a month, by the expiry of which time efforts would have been ma.de to get him into the home agwa, '* I

According to a recent decision of an English court a man has a good case at Uw againae a clergyman who persuades his (the man's) wife to go to church instead of staying at home and cooking the dinner. This evening Mr J. J Kennedy and his ' popular company renew their acquaintance with Ashburton playgoers at the Oddfellows' Hall in the celebrated spectacular military dr,ama "Current Cash." Since their last visit herethe company have beenstrengthened j by the addition to its ranks of Mr Charles Hill and Miss Millie Collier, both artistes of some repute in Australia. Little Ruby Kennedy (" Little Lord Fauntieroy''), is here again, and will appear this evening as Sybil Milton in the prologue The'new scenery, which has been sjim -iallv painted for the cornpauy by Mr B<irry Knowles, has received warm ptaise from our northern contemporaries. Locil play goers should not I miss the opportunity of seeing " Current Cash,' the box plan for which is tilling rapidly. Captain Burton, R,N,R, commander of che s.s. Rangatira, now at Dunedin, gives the " Daily 'limes': the following account of his treatment of a swarm of bees, which will be of interest:—The s.s. Rangatira being in the Calliope dry dock, Auckland, in November 1892, a stoarm of bees was observed settling on one of the shores or spars supporting the vessel. When they had collected, the boatswain swept them off into a box and covered it with a sack. They were then placed close to the forecastle, in which the sailors and firemen live. After the vessel left Auckland a number of flowers and leaves were spread near the extempore hive. These were afterwards supplemented with sugar and molasses left in the vioinity. The bees seemed to thrive and enjoy their sea voyage; and were afterwards sold in Newcastle, New South Wales.. : The anniversary of the Hinds Wesleyan Sunday school was held on Thursday even ing last, when a most interesting and in structing lecture was given by the ilev 8. La wry to a large audience: The church was very prettily decorated for the occasion with mottoes, flowers, etc., and nothing Was omitted which would ensure the comfort oi visitors. The annual report of the school showed an increase in from 43 to 65, and the balance sheet also was satisfactory. The Rev Christopher Abernethy,' was chair man. The Rev Mr Lawry's lecture wad op " Happy homes and how to make them," and after defining the essential elements of a home, he dwelt at some length on the necessity of the individual members of a family doing all in their power to make a home happy. He contended that a bachelor could never be truly happy, as the essentials of our happiness were founded on home. Chenrf ill homes would tend most to develop the noble instincts in man, and to ensure a prosperous future for the rising generation. On the motion of Mr McKenzie, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer, who suitably responded, promising on a future occasion to give anather lecture, entitled "Courtship and Marriage." The prizes were then distributed, and a coffee supper followed, the meeting being closed after the usual votes of thanks had bet n given. On Wednesday evening the first meeting of the Tinwald Gospel Temperance Society and Band of Hope, for the season, was held in the k Hall. Every available seat was filled, there being a hundred and fifty present. The Rev A. Blake presided, and ad dressed the meeting. He referred to the fact that they were now a united society under the original name, all denominations having agreed to work together. He also referred to the Temperance Parliament recently held in London, having for its object the direct veto and Sunday closing. He adduced cases to show the urgent need of reform in this country, and the success attending pas? efforts. The Rev Mr Farley also addressed the meeting, expressing his pleasure at seeing so many present, and proceeded to enfoica the need of a strong purpose to stand against the evil. He specially urged the young to form the pur pose of abstinence from strong drink. The other items of the programme consisted of readings, recitations, and songs, all of them interesting, appropriate, and well rendered. One recitation was specially composed for the Society by a relative of the reciter in America. One of the most interesting items was a dialogue engaged in by six members entitled " Example better than precept." Miss Bishop presided at the harmonium, and an enjoyable evening was spent.; The following officebearers were nominated:— Rev A Blake, president; Revs Messrs Farley and Abernethy, vice-presidents; MrGudaeli, treasurer; Mr Hawkins, secretary; and Misses Bishop and Blake, Mesdames T. Williams and B. Anderson, Messrs D. Stewart and A. Williams members of com mittee. Several additions to the members' roll were made during the evening.

POLITICAL

11CR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

DraEDitf, May 6. The " Star " says definitely that Parlia ment meets on June 22 and there will be no Ministerial changes till after the general, election. Also that Messrs Pinkerton, Eamshaw, and Gourley have been definitely selected for Dunedin, Mr Lee-Smith for Caversham, and Mr Millar for Port Chalmers. Inveroargill, May 6. A large number of citizens assembled ht the railway station this afternoon to congratulate the Hon. J. G. Ward on his accession to the Colonial Treasurership. The mayor, Mr McFarlane, was ppokes man, and after a reference Lo the death of Mr fiallance. expressed the hope than Mr Ward would long continue to guide the finances of the colony. In reply Mr Ward eulogised the late Premier ; and, while thanking the citizens for their con-1 gratulations, expressed regret that he, Mr Ward, had been called on to take the Treasurership through the death of his chief.

In response to requisitions Mr W. W. Tanner, M.H.R., has consented to stand for Avon, and Mr G. W. Russell for Riccartpn at the General Election.

Caledonian Society.

ANNUAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society was held in Mr Tucker's office on Saturday evening. There was about th« usual attendance, and the President presided. The annual report and balance sheet were read and 'adopted. The latter showed a debtor balance of 11s 2d, and that £100 had been paid in prizes, be sides special pme* that were given by friends ouis'de. There had lecn £50 fMken as gate money at tin spoits, and £20 in entrance feen, while members' >sui'«cnptions, ere , male up (ho baUuce of £148 of income. The report made reference to the debit balance, hut pointed out that thin wa*. ac counted for by the extreme loualmess of the weather on Boxing I ay. The only wonder was that so many attended the sports,meeting as were present on that occasion. Reference was made to the inglesuJei that had been held in the past, 'but which were discontinued last year and a fancy dress ball substituted. During' the past winter a dancing class had been held with great success, and the report urged its resumption during the incoming winter. It also paid a high compliment to Messrs McKenzie, McKay, and Broadley for the successful work they had done in connection, with the claw, and noted that three of Mr McKenzie'a pupils had competed a*; the last gathering and their dancing had been highly spoken of. The report concluded with an appeal to the members to stand '' shouther tae shouther," and work with a n ill, every man Coin* his bent to induce others to join the Society's ranks ; to take a fair share of the Society's work, not leaving it to be done by a few individuals, however patriotic ; and to the Scotch people of the district the report appealed to father round the Society and seek to perpetuate the amusements of their youth—amuse ments that are of the most healthy order, and conducive to mental, moral, ->nd physical growth. OFFICE-BEABEKS. The following gentlemen were elected : —Directors—Messrs McKenzie, Craig head, Thomas Scaly, John Cochrane, Tohn Corbitt, James Jamieson, jun., W. Anderson, C.Reid, Joshua Tucker, Joseph Scaly, George Robertson, Rees Jones. Secretary —0. R«id ; treasurer —W. Anderson ; auditors—Messrs Shury and Minnis. Pipers—Messrs A. M'Kay and George Robertson. Gentlemen were also chosen for the offices of president and vice-presidents, and the secretary was instructed to write asking their accept ance of the positions. The usual votes of thanks having been paused the meeting closed.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PUR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

LoNDOif, l\fay 6. The Conservative party have re solved to resist the separate treatment of Ulster. Mr John Redmond declares that it is impossible for the Hationalisss to agree to the creation of an English pale. The " Times" endorses the report that the Government have resolved on the retention of Irish members at Westminster in their full numbers, and that they shall have full power to vote on all subjects. The Opposition dej cline to accept the proposal, and ex press great indignation on the question. They also are indignant at Mr Glad stone's proposed intention to postpone the financial clauses in the Home Rule Bill until the remainder of the Bill has passed through Committee in the House of Commons.

COMMERCIAL.

BANKIMG.

London, May 6. The Victorian Government have re mitted through the Associated Banks £630,000, the July interest. The recent suspensions have locked up £350,000. An Assets Company is forming in Lon don, with a capital of £1,000,000, hoping for profitable chances in the Australian financial crisis. The gold shipped by the Ophir was ter the Bank of Victoria and the Commer cial Bank of Sydney, £200,000 each, and for the Union Bank of Australia and the Bank of Australasia £250,000 each. Smaller sums were consigned to several other banks. Baukers consider that the recent shipment of gold to the colonies was necessary owing to coin b«ing looked up during reconstruction. In connection with the reconstruction schemes it is considered in many quarters vitally important that British depositors should not be compelled to accept prefer ence shares for a portion of their de posits, but should be given the option to accept long dated negotiable deposit receipts, redeemable even in, say, ; fifteen or twenty years, and while recognising the superior right of the majority, yet advise considerate treatment of the minority in view of future business re lations. The various schemes are likely to be modified upon this principle. The " Statist " asserts that the Eng lish depositor? regard their money and interest as safe, and that it is simply locked up. The general feeling is more reassuring, owing to the bankers declining to accept the bank holiday proclaimed in Victoria, and also to the large shipments of gold, to the colonies. New Tobk, May "6. The New York Exchange is greatly excited over the failure of the National Cordage Company. President Cleveland has postponed the Monetary Conference until November. Sydney, Mayfy The final revision of the reconstruction scheme of th,e A\jstra.lian Joint Stock Bank provides for the issue of negotiable inscribed stock to depositors who are un willing to accept preferential shares, with interest at 4£ per cent. This gets rid of the compulsion to take preferential shares. The Colonial Treasurer states that owing to the bank suspensions, funded stock is invested at the rate of £120,000 weekly. He proposes to meet the debentures due at the end of the year out of funded stocks money, and does not intend, to ap proach the London triarke.fc' |or some time. Melbourne, May a. Despite the suspensions of the Colonial Bank of Australasia, ihe business tran sacted at the banks to-day was nothing out of the common,

(Received May 8, 11.30 a.m.) London, May 7. A cargo of Australia wheat. March shipment, sold for §ls. The shjpnient of whe^f, per barque Coldingham, from Lyttelton (January 7), realised 2?s 9d. . Mi3J.:bouknh, May 8 The general opinion, on the Exchange is that the bank scarce has ended. The suspension of the Colonial Bank of Australasia created no surprise, as it was expected. '

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Mount Somers Koacl District w»- hold in the Board's office on May).-, About twenty ratepayers were present. Mr ,A. K. Peache. Chairman of the Itoad Board, presided. The following balance sheet was road I and considered : — Receipts—Balance from last year, £5*5 JO* 3d ; rates collected, £563 Os 6d ; nns cellaneciii* receipts, £127 13s Id ; Bank overdraft, March 3t. 189S, £14 4s Id ; total, £1250 7s lid. Expenditure — Salaries, advartinins, printing and office expenditure, £102 7" 3d ; roads, drains, and bridges, £1119 12s 4d ; sundries, £27 6« 2d ; cash :n hand, March 31, 189.!, £1 2s 2d ; total, £1250 7« Hd. A Ions; detailed account of expenditure on roads, etc., was also read. The Chairman stated that the ab< ye accounts had not yet been audited, as the public auditor had nos yet made any appointment with the Board's Clerk. Mr Thomas Harrison criticised the actions of che Board during the past ysar in a very Voluble and wriraonious manner, Referring to the detailed stato ruent of expenditure he abked why the Mount Somers Station road had been repaired at a cost of £83 when many miles of road required making in the Ashburton Gorge. The Chairman slated that the road in question was a metalled road and required repairs, and that in accordance with the standing rules of the Board, repairs to metalled roads took precedence of new works. . . Mr Harrison said he would move that the rule be suspended. The Chairman said that before putting such a resolution to the meeting he would ask the ratepayers present t^ serio&sly consider the matter, and that he would like the resolutions forming the rule referred to read. The Clerk read the resolutions passed at the meeting of the Board held in June last. These resolutions (which were of considerable length) provided that the Overseer's salary, office expenditure, etc., be a first charge on the funds of the wards in proportion to their rateable value ; that repairs to metalled roads be a second charge, and that the balance of the funds be spent on new works where most required, irrespective of the rateable value of the land benefited. Mr Harrison objected to this, and said that the Gorge ward had to pay too large a share of the Overseer's salary in pro portion to the amount of his time spent in looking after the Gorge roads. : Mr A. McFarlane pointed out that agftinst this the residents of the Gorge used the roads in the Alford Forest ward and elsewhere to a large extent, but under i the ward system contributed nothing to their maintenance ; and that on the other hand no one but the Gorge people used the Gorge roads,' Mr Harrison retorted that Alford Forest was a poverty-stricken district largely dependent on those living in the Gorge for its support. This Mr McFarlane most positively denied. Mr Harrison also asked for a return showing the amount of money paid in day labor by the Board. After come delay this was found to be £106 out of the total expenditure of £1250, which was con sidered a reasonable amount by the meeting, Mr Harrison also found fault, with the Board on many othaij points too numerous to mention. Finding, however, that he received very little support from other ratepayers present, he apparently thought it wiser not to test the feeling of the meeting by any resolution condemning the action of the Board. Mr A. McFarlane thought that the Board should employ more day labor in raking in ruts and other small repairs to roads. Mr W. McClimont asked what was going to be done abouc the roads between Alford Forest and the railway, as it would take the whole of the Board's funds to keep these in good repair. Many other ratepayers present also spoke of this matter, stating that the roads to Alford Forest were largely used by teams from all parts of the county, teams from outside the district being at least ten to one against local teame. After a long discussion, Mr McFarlane proposed and Mr P. McKenzte seconded —f'That in consideration of the large extent to which the roads leading to Alford Forest are used by teams from all parts of the county, the Board apply to the County Council for a substantial grant in aid of keeping them in repair, as the matter is quite beyond the means of the Road Board." This was carried unani mously, and the Chairman was requested to write to the Council on the subject. The Clerk stated that nearly £300 had been spent in repairing these roads during the past year, and that a large amount was still required. Mr McFarlane proposed and Mr W. McClimont seconded a vote of thanks to the Board for their services during the past year. This was carried unanimously, and the meeting then adjourned.

WAKANUI.

The annual meeting of ratepayer* in the Wakanui .Road District was held on Saturday in the Board's office. There was a fair attendance, and the Chairman of the Board, Mr Bruce presided. The annual report and balance sheet were read and adopted, The report referred to the fact that all works were now let by contract, and a large sum had been spent in the repairing and shingling of most of the main roads in the district, the contractor* in every case being ratepayer^, aty the contracts were completed to the satisfaction of the Board, inhere had been one large ex penditure by the taking over of the Main South Road from the SaleyaHs crossing fco Dromore, This, while it Ii id given a direct road to Ashburton to in.-. iy in the northern district had also added a good number of ratepayers to No. 3 ward, by the inclusion of the new country. £98 3g 8d had been expended in the destruction of small birds, and £24 2s ir^ poisoned IFShJ'T ?*?* '4* **&"**>* of 98,000 birds, besj^ t^ose. poisoned by the grain. WILSON'S BQ H\ ! In the matter of Mr Thomas Wilson's road, a road fenced by him and used as part of his farm, Mr James Brown thought Mr Wilson had been hardly dea)s with by the Board, who were compelling him to open it or pay a certain sum for the use of it. The Chairman andMr Leadley defended the B,oatd^ actipn, and denied that they had pressed with undue severity on Mr Wilson, or that \e had boen specially selected for harsh treatnifcnfc, Mr Brown wanted to known if all cases of the kind would be treated alike. The Chairnsia.n informed him that each case would ba decided on its own merits. WAKANUI ROAD. Mr Leatham drew attention to the ex ceedingly bad state of the Wakanui road at the present time, and hoped the Board would attend to it. He stated his omaif ji that more good could be dq^o to tjhij roads by judicious patchi^ tjhan by any other means, and fought It adf iaable to. let stretchy o_s "the road,! to be in ovdey by contract fyix % lengthened period. ' The Ctoman said this had been tried previously but without success. Mr Leatham explained that his plan ww to let it to some person owning «

team of horses neat the road, who could do the work fcihis spare time with little inconvenience to himself, and therefore at a low rate. OLD ROADS. It w»s resolved that the Board close all old roads in the district;. After sundry other business had been dealt with the'meeting closed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

FROZEN MEAT FOR TROOPS.

[PER PRKSg ASSOCIATION!

London, May 6. In the House of Commons Mr William Woodall, Financial Secretary of the War Office, stated that tenders ! had been accepted for frozen beef for troops on the Home StatioD from October to May, and for frozen mutton for tho whole year. This, he said, would be about 60 per cent of the total rations during the periods mentioned.

NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCEf.

Mr Buxton, Under-Secretary of the Colonial Office, replying to a question in the House of Commons by Sir R. E. Webster, stated that he had ao official knowledge in connection with New South Wtlei paper money.

SAMOA.

The " National Observer" suggests that Mr Stevenson, the novelist, should be selected as the new Premier of Samoa. ; :

THK ROYAL[BETROTHAL.

The AgentfrGeneral for the colonies have unitedly sent a message to the Prince of Wales, 'congratulating him and his family on the engagement of the Duke of York to Princess May. The London Corporation have sent a similar message, and voted the sum of £2500 as a wedding present.

AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, May 6. News has been received that the Hazaris are raiding near Ghazina, and the Ameer of Afghanistan being alarmed is asking for reinforcements.

SIAM.

_ . Paris, May 6. It is expected that the dispute in Siara will be amicably arranged, though the natives admit that they have re tired and are still retiring before- French aggression in Mekong.

HONDURAS.

Nkw Yokk, May «. .News from Honduras announces that General Benilla has been over thrown. Only last month he, as leader of the victorious insurgents wa* proclaimed President of the Re', public, in succession to General Oeiva, I who resigned shortly after the revolt.

AUSTRALIAN.

JAPANESE-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

_, Sydnby, May 6. The Japanese Government have passed a Bill, subsidising a Japan Mail Steamship Company, to run a first-class line of steamers to Australia, i

POLITICAL.

Brisbane, May 6. in the elections to-day twelve Ministerialists were returned, five Oppositionists, and three Labour re presentatives.' The features of the day were the defeat of Mr Donaldson leader of the Opposition, and Mr Morton, the late Speaker.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

m, . ArcKiASB, May 6. The action of Rikihana against John Lundon m regard to the Katakoi Week purchase has concluded, and the Resident Magistrate (Dr, Giles) has returned to Auckland, where he will give his decision. m^ «.. Wbw Pmtmotjth, May 6. The Railway Hotel, Inglewoodf was broken into this morning and ft safe whishwasin the bar was taken outside and broken open. About £40 in notes, and silver were taken oil*, but two note* and a cheoue. two watches and two sold rings, which were in a separate drawer, were overlooked. The inmates of the hotel state that they heard nothing to disturb them during the night. _ Dusedin, May 6. « «? Ka»taneat* coal mine was ( electric ally lighted last night. A man, named WUluma, for workhva oonndence trick, was committal tot tmL

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM,

[PKB IKISS ASSOCIATIOHI (Received May 8,19,46 *.m.) London, May 7 Cennighan, of the Australian eleven, scored 90 in a club match at Chiswkk Park yesterday.

THE ASHBURTOIN GUARDIAN: MONDAY, MAY 8, 1893.



- NOTICE. Our advertising clients and the sub scribers to the "Miiil" and "Oiun-'wn are hereby informed that Mv .]. 0. Hklu late Deputy Official Assignee in luwikrnyr y, has been appointed canvasser and collector for the Asbbnrton Publishing Company Limited, in the place of Mr H. W. Barrett. Mr Ball will visit the conntry districts shortly,, of which due notice wiU be give.;. Ashburton Publishing Company, May 1,1893 —M^—l»< ' i" ■* W anted. BAN \NAS. 18 and 30 f«>r l« ; Pears 41bs; Onions, damp, but good, 201bs Is ; Apples (cooking and dessert.,. Lemons, &c—Mrs Whittjngtos. 5 fc9 i\TOONG Ladies' Journal for March. JL Weldon's for February. Review of Reviews for April, New Books and Mauazinen.—H. M. Jones. 568 ( "OMFORTABLE Board and Residence \J in private family. Apply to Mes Mamng, Parkfield, Lower Riccarton, Christehurch. 5 62 WANTED Known-Andrew ORRhas opened his new premises with his First General and Grand Display of Ladies' Jackets, Fur-lined Cloaks, Milli nery, Carpets, Boots, etc—Andrew Pan 5J5 BICYCLES (Adams, Curties,'and Co-) machines) Cash or terms. Ghrist church prices.—H. M. Joses. HAVE you seen the New Slippers at MITCHELt AND TURNER'S f 4 148 HAVE you secured some of our warm Slippers for children, Is 1— Mitchell and Turner. 4 149 WANTED Known.—Warm Slippers for mothers ; Is 9d to 2a 9d per pair.—Mitchell and Turner. 4 150 THE Good Samaritan, for the imme diate relief of pain,—Light's Cash Store. . 2 ffl T3IANOS from £20, £26, and £28 10s, X Organs from £1510 a. Harmoniums. £10. Easy terms of payment.—H. M. Jones. ( '_ "OMKOPATHIC Medicines, price la. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. '2 34 TTITANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to »V se e the orand Display in the windows at " The Corner " Saturday— W. H. Cqtuibr. C\TANTED Known.—Como and see V▼' our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. 0. Skgers, Melford House. t T ADIES' and Children's Hats ; all the I j new shapes for the season now opened. Prices low to suit the times ;at B. W. Alcorn & Co.'s. C IHEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum f Firewood, at 26s per cord ; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo's, Trevorton.—Apply Mrs Jambs Fruit Shop. ANTED Known?— Jacket & Dress Department a specialty. High olass goods marked cheap. H. 0. Segers, Melford House. "ANTED Known.—For Jacket, Ulsters, Dress Stuffa, etc. Come to Melford House. H. 0. Seoers. i" VEST Nickel Watches in the market, Jl are those at ,22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller. Guarantee with saoh watch. rTT ANTED Known. —T. Hoult VV having commenced Banon Curing he will have a good supply of Pork Sausaaes, Pork Pies, etc., fresh made very day. * 214 WJ ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice VV Creams, for the hot weather, %iways ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec ioner, East S^eet SOMERSET Moat Mart. The oldest the largest, the best, and the cheap act. Small a specialty.- Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. ,— W. J. SitooCK. 4+182 ANTED Known—" The Corner " is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W. H; Collier. SALVAGE, ex Ruahine, Blankets, Shirtings, and Flanellettes nothing the worse, but which the extra insurance on my other goods will enable me to sell less than u*ual prices, and as they are direct from the Manufacturers any one wanting ought to secure a supply at once. —Robert A worn, Sannders' Buildings^ BANG I Bang! Bang 1 Guns 1 Guns ! Guns! by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, «nd Cases at J. W. Hardley's, East Street. Guns repaired. rpHE Missis Adams' new Refreshment X 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. • NEW Mantles and Jackets ; immense variety just opened. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, it S, W. Aicorn & Oo.'s. W" HO is your Plumber"? Why, jTW. Bardlet, who is a Manufacturer Of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanki, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and ipe in town^ ASTER Cards aud Booklets, New Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers ' w%nted for our Circulating Library. L, F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall- ■ WANTFD Known—Robert Shields, Charles Struct, opposite Woollen Factory, has commenced Dyeing and CU^nii-g Ladies' -ukl Men's Garments. Blankets and Woollen Goods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saunders' Buildings, will be itended to. 3 4 f tfTHERE do you gee your Ironmon \\ gery? At Bardlets of course, where W« g& tbe be^t value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spader *»d Forks, Lamps, Fonder an« Fire l*<»#* »nd »nytlling you require ,„,,.,.. C™HRISTMAS Suits. Boy«, three garment long Trouser Suits at los. Boys, OoloPiHl-niHde Knicker Suits from 1">8. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30s. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s.—Ashburtoa Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. Robskt AoOORN. , JU WANTED,—« »nehundred subscribers for the following Humorous, Pic few*', and arnusinsi weekly pipers, two pelic* sach.— Ally .Sloper, Snap SboUj, Pictuii»i Nugyets, Scrnps, World'e Comic, Lot o' Fuu« Shoro Sitor•**«, Funny Folks, Amusing Joutaai, Old and Young. Boys' >'ov^lette. Imen/jing nubscrilwrs tc the Ivlxive wiil clo well to leave their nsmes -m tue R.iii^ay >& t*'^ Circalating library. John Marsdbn, Ashburton.



WINTER^ 1893 < G. J. JNeilT & Cv>. RE3PFCTPULLY I'RAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THR FOLLOWING j ,N«*w ©o«d».:' MewC*«mhls. The latest in Shot "Rep, donbl* width, 2a 6d Amazon Ctoth, double width, Is lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6|d Heavy Dress Twerds, 7£d Astrakhan^ Beaver Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. MILUNEKY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2* lid. Double Bed White Sheeting, IOJd * Heavy Forfar, 6|d . Blankets, Blankets, from 7s lid All Wool Colonial Flannel, Is. CLOTHING. * CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 19s 6d Men's Heavy Suits, 25s 6d Men's Whip Oord Tweed Suits, 29s 6d ■ Boys' Suits, 4s lid j Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 3s 1 Id. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. WONDERFUIr VALUE IN BOOTB. Ladies' Shces, 4s'lld } Strong Leather Sin pers, 3s 6d Men's Oolonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d WE nASK°YOU TO GIVE OOr'sCHOOL BOOTS ONE TRIAL. Ladies' Strong E.S. Boots, 6s lid Patent Leather Slippers in endless variety, at G. J. NEILL & GO.'S, FBIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS.



HEW WINTER DBAPJESHr. S. W. ALCORN & CO. A RE NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE VARIETY OF NEW GOODS A FOR THE SEASON. iEWEST STYLES IN MANTLES AND JACKETS. NEWEST DESIGNS IN DRESS MATERIALS. LATEST NOVELTIES IN LADIES' FELT AND STRAW HATS. SPECIAL LINE 01 SAMPLE HATS.—ONE OF EACH. HEW «OOD» IS IVKBY DEPARTMENT. Our new Goods for the Season being imported direct from the Manufacturers 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 SHIII'IIIO OWW EVERIT POETffU FOR CASH. S- W- ALCORN & CO., East Street. —_ [A CARD]"; *~~~ ~~ mrs a. o."SLamix*e, Hardley Bros. TEACHER OF HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, SHIPMENT OF Co A shb™ et' WINTER GOODS. TERMS ON APPLICATION. which have been maeked at 3 2 „ 5 _ y i^ QW p r j m NEW ZEALAND tq ar Clothing Factory, VAlueinßlftnketßandFlannelß . Colonial Blankets from I7s'6d. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, WIW DEB 1893. Men > 8 Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. RAIN RAIN* 'RAI1?. don't forget to call and see j-u/ia-i . THEM & COMPARE VALUES. WATERPROOF COATS • WATERPROOF COATS We are selling a Splendid Drees Tweed WATERPROOF COATS at 6sd. All Wool, double-* idth Dress Tweed, LEAVE your measure afc the Factory. only Is lid. Over 100 patterns to choose from. —. BOOTS. BOOTS. OIL COATS ,4 OIL COATS coATS Our Boot Stock is now Oomplete iv every FrOm IOS 9(1. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. vT, _; Men's Watertights from 12s 6d, LEATHER Shooters, nailed. 8s 6d. LEATHER Boys and Girls Boots in endless variety LEATHER Try the NEW ZBALASD CLOTHING OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT FACTORY for your NEXT PAIR of . ' / ROOi's la now showing some Splendid value In IST You wiU Save IS per cent. HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, *** ____ Etc. BLANKETS 10s 9d Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hata, RUGS ... '.'. ... 78 6d latest shapes, only Is, only a limited FLANNELS* '..'. ..*. Is per yard number lefc. atJAaaaua t Splendid F**-Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. NEW ZEALAND' — CLOTHINC FACTORY eAR™fJ E BROS Waterproof Manufacturers. ________„ albxThendry, MOUNT SOMEKS COAX. Manager. _■ 1 W. & J. HAftKIS HAVING bought the Lease of the Mount Soraera Coal Mine, beg to UlcnniklA DDCGCiITC "announce that they are now prepared to WIUUINU rntutn luj supply the excellent fuel from the Mount DIDTUFIAV ADCCCUTC Somers Coal measures in any quantity. DlnlnUAT FntOtWlO? They have appointed & PRESENTATIONS MR JAMES BAKER, ,_. + ._ HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all orders will be TINSPECTION is invited of the very promptly attended to. j JL choice and high class Stock of ■—— ,_~ / —^ A -m~ ~»~ i -r-r- In connection with the above JAMES C?« K3AJUHiI^> BAKER, Timber Merchant, Havelock Street, solicits a share of public patron- WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND age> and is p r e | are d to give prompt and OCULIST-OPTICIAIS'S AGENT. careful attention to any orders for — TO . MOUNT SOMERS COAL A very large stock of FJectro Plate and entrusted to him or Silver Ware. Engagement and Wedding -J Rings. Marble Clocks and Gold and Silver eTecqt 'on- Jewellery of every description ; forming a splendid selection of new and unique goods, just the thing forpresenta and ob- .1 J.JI WW AliW, tamed specially for the ASHBURTON TRADE. C. HAWKINS —A SFECIA LTY.— _ g m ., w SUP p L ying first-class The Rotherham English Lever Watches TH^mJa ll rtA * a expresßly made by Rotherham for S. IULCII S »««•» SaJek are becoming famous throughout the district as the MOST RELIABLE made on the premises at prices that wil WATCHES OBTAINABLE./ be Bure to give satisfaction. ■-\ A Large Stock of Boys' ana Youths (y Special attention is devoted to the Strong Boots for Winter to hand. Watchmaking and Jewellery repairing —^ w department. With the extra assistance DRAPERY obtained, work is turned out promptly. lowest tmj^n. n^vsmmi%^J^ Mi very cheap and WITH K^l^l^ lAB^ tSn Bankets, Rugs, Flannels, and WORKMANSHIP, ■ wJ^i^aya on hand. Men's Water- T" , T ,- I prosfs and Leggings j pall and see them • S A L r- ■&* at (the price. Boota taide to torier, *nd xepair^ WATCHMAKER^ JEWELLER neatly donß a tradesman kept o» purpyse,



TO ADVERTISERS. In consequence cf the Longbeach Coach leaving Ashburton an hour earlier the GUARDIAN wili po to press punctually at 3.30 p.m; Advertisements must be at this office not later than 2.30 p.m. Ashburton Publishing Office, * April 4, 1893.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—The attention of all sufferers is drawn to these well-known remedies, for they possess con spicuous advantages as a safe and reliable aid in all those emergencies to which travel lers, emigrants and sailors are so especially liable. They have been largely patronised by wayfarers by land, sea, and, in fact, by all classes of the community, to their very great advantage. The pills beyond all doubt are one of th# most effective remedies ever discovered for cases of obstinate consti pation, confirmed indigestion, and colic, complaints which are engendered by ex posure and irregular feeding. The ointment will be found of the very greatest service in cases of piles, abcesses, erysipelas, and all kinds cf local ulcerations.



A. Grood Mau But "he drinks." Can a man be " good " either from a moral or business standpoint who is addicted, to tfye upe of alcoholic drinks ct He' may possess fine 1 business qualifications, but if he drinks his value to his employer, himself, or his tamily is on the wane. Why don't he stop? Ah, why don't he? How many sad hearts are asking the question ? The enemy has him by the throat, he has the disease of inebriety fastened upon him, but not an incurable disease, no ho! Booth's Golden Remedy NVj. figh.ts the battle for the victim, and wins the vip tory. It absolutely destroys all desire lor stimulants, opium, and tobacoo. Send for circulars oi cures.



Thk Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Piixs, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human S|omach," act as a powerful tonic and gentlo aperient-, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at U l}d, 2a 9d, 11b, by all medicine ywdori throughout th« w«|l<J !



KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cur* Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical teeti mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, oue •'c two at bedtime ensures rest, reliev ing difficulty of breathing they arc) 'inValii able. They contain no'opium nor sji^y violent drug. Sold by all Qken^istsj in Tin| (



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI^ EXTRACT There Mr* imitation* of Eucalypti Extract ?4»Sf*- I|M *krt. ll0r» FMdw».<sl simple distillation forming erode resino/iu oils la ©rdecthat these erode oils may not be taken lypti Extract, *# n ich v recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin. as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, IWS w© state ■"■" It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Oreifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schuk, Profejwor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of thl Modioal CHinio at Greifswald, that onhr predicts that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and ether substances, adherent to primary djrtitlation, will develop the sanative qualities, proper to* the plant. Sander and Sonii' Eucalypti Extract, according to these authorities^ and according to Professor Dr Lister, of England, and t» Drs Baueiy Mfelntire, Wood, Haiard, etc., of Anj^ipa, is the only extract oorrasponding t^ scientific tests, and the only one which. ftosseues the proper therapeutic value. All other prude oils are to be clawed among the turpentimes, which have, when iped as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. The*e se called Eucalypti Extracts, which, may have received distinction at Exhibition* as commercial articles and are used ftw mechanical purposes only are discernible t 1. By their deficiency in pungent odotw: (which our product, the onhr genuiii» Eucalypti Extract, develops, moat freely through its surplus of exygen). 2. By their alcx>Wic thin and mobile appearance, being, reducfd in specifio density thr.ough the pre^noT of ». %. tjeit taste, the. regnit o£ the contractrag tendency o f resim and tann«t«». . ,-■ - Jf them erode o \'ib, cr so called eucalypti wtnotai are apr,\ ied by mUtake in oroup, bronchitis, diptheria, internal in «»nMn^,j onß| dysentery, wounds, etc., the Claaequences are most appalling. For safety sake 1 ask always for Sander ana Sons' JSucalyptl JSx» traot and g«t the, old, weU-tested and enable preparation.—Sandhurst, Vicloria A«stralia.-Ki«uder and 9omm *