Shburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Premier returned to Wellington from the West Coast on Thursday night. Messrs W. H. Collins and Co. advertise new stock ot papertiangings, sheet glass, etc., just arrived ex Tongariro and Rangitira. Twenty-five of the unemployed at Christ church have been picked to go to the rail way works at Ekatahuna, and left by the Hinemoa yesterday. To-morrow—but for that day only—the Rev J. Clark will preach in the Ashburton and Wakanui Presbyterian Churches at the usual hours. At Lyttelton yesterd <y Thomas Cooper, lately secretary of the Canterbury Kilwin ning Lodge of Freemasons, was committed for trial on two charges of forging certifi cates of clearance from the lodge. The Minister for Labor has decided that when in future there are more applicants for work than can be provided, the men who have been in the colony two years are to have preference over those who have arrived since. The duty of choosing a Bishop for Wel lington has been entrusted by the Synod to the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Durham, the only proviso made being that the clergyman chosen shall not have previ ously held a cure in New Zealand. Letters from places beyond the colony, addressed as under, were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of March, and are sti 1 unclaimed—T. Baker, Mrs Thomas Flynn, Jamea Gore, George G. Lewis, A. Mullaney. Owing to a number of the members of the Ashburton Hunt Club being desirous of attending the meet of the Christchurch hounds at Dunsandel on Monday, the meet -ufi-inicaw^o^«»^V««4«»»Jt-3akaia wiIJJ» The Licensing Committee 5) for Ashburton (suburban) and Ashburton Borough sat yes terday. The licenses of the Waterton and Winslow Hotels were renewed, ten o'clock closing and ten o'clock lighting. The Tin wald Hotel's license was also renewed with eleven o'clock closing, and the lamp to be extinguished at eleven o'clock. The borough licenses were all renewed. The whole business lasted but a few minutes. The enquiry conducted by the Royal Commission, consisting of Messrs Thompson, MH.R., and A. M. Turnbull, R.M. of Napiar, into the charges made by G. W. Ell against E. C Latter, late Official Assignee, and A. R. Blokam, Registrar of the Supreme Court, and which has lasted fourteen days, was concluded yesterday. The report of the Commissioners will be presented to the Governor in due course. Some time ago, when meetings were being held eliewhere to arrange for collecting in aid of the Queensland relief fund, although no public meeting was held at Rakaia, it was thought only right that something should be done in the district. Messrs Lyttleton and Hardy made a canvass, and some £15 was at once sent away. Cash and goods were collected and the produce being disposed of, the result was a sum of £82 9a lid which may be considered very respectable for a district like Rakaia. Mr Hughes acted M treasurer, and the whole proceeds have now been forwarded to Queensland. Boot's popular cantata " The Haymakers "' were given at Waterton on Wednesday even ing, in the Library Hall by the Ashburton Wesleyan choir and friends,, who journeyed down forty strong (no pun intended) during the afternoon, and were entertained by the Waterton friends in their usual hospitable style. The cantata went flowingly through out, and judging from the frequent applause was much appreciated by the large audience gathered in the hall. The platform had been considerably enlarged and arranged to suggest a hay field, and, with the effective dresses of the singers presented a very striking appearance. Mr J. Gamble wielded the baton and Miss A. Gates acted as pianist. The piano used was very kindly lent by Mr McLaughlan, Waterton. The proceeds of the concert are to be devoted to the circuit and choir funds. On Thursday, a large gathering ot people met at the Town Hall, Rakaia, the object being the presentation of a very massive and handsome marble tirmepicci and an illuminated address from some of the resi decti in the district to Mr Blackburn, station master, Rakaia. Mr Wason presided, and after speaking in the highest terms of Mr Blackburn's conduct during the eighteen years he had occupied the position of station master, made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers. Mr Blackburn returned thanks suitably. Mr Wason then asked the company to drink the healths of Mr and Mrs Blackburn and family, and expressed a hope that they would long reside amongst the Rakaia people. This was done with musical honors. The address was quite a work of art, and was framed in New Zealand wood. It contained the names of bhe sub scribers and was supplied by Mr Wade, of Timaru, who deserves great credit for hie work. The tiirepiece also had a suitable inscription engraved thereon* On Wednesday evening the annual Presby terian tea meeting was held in the Doric schoolhouse. The Rev. P. J. Riddle presi ded. Interesting and instructive addresses were given by the Rev. J. Holland, Kftkaia, and the Rev. J. M. Simpson, Sydenham. A ghortbut very choice programme was gone through, the performers being Misses Mc- Millin, A, Hardy, J. Macey, Mr Lambie and party from Kyle, Messrs C. Smith, and J. Malcolm. Mr Wiggans gave a reading and Mr J. Oarruthers gaye a recitation, which fairly brought the house down. The refreshments were ably presided over by Mesdames Carruthers and Allan, and every thing, thanks to their able management, went off without a hitch. After the pro gramme had been gone through, Mr Riddle presented Mr Thomas McDowell, Chertsey, with a handsome marble timepiece and a purse of sovereigns, also an illuminated address, and in doing so expressed the deep regret of himself and the residents in the district, at Mr McDowell's removal from their midst. Mr McDowell having replied, Mr Allan, Acton, presented Mr W. Stewart, Doric, with a handsome gold albert and locket as a small token of the esteem he is held in by his many friends in Doric. The meeting was about the most successful ever held in Doric. The proceeds Amounted to .bout £15*

COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held yesterday, to confirm a special order regarding the altera tion of the Wakanui Road District and tht Upper Ashburton Roud District boundaries. Present—Hon. W. C. Walki-r (chairman), i Messrs C. J. Harper, William McMillan, Edward Richards, James Brown, K. G. Wright, and Hugo Friedlander. The order ' having been confirmed, the Council held its usual monthly meeting, the same members , being present. chairman's statement. ' The Chairman's statement was read as follows :—Mr Coster having resigned his seat on the Council, the Returning Officer has held an election to supply the vacancy i caused by this resignation, which has resulted in Mr Edward Richards being elected. The Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands informs the Council that its applica tion for rent reserve 1237. Upper Rangitata, cannot be granted until appropriation by 1 Parliament, but a note has been taken for the estimates. The Railway Commissioners write saying that they have no objection to the land required for the approach to the proposed sheep bridge at Rangitata being vested in the Council, on the condition the Council fence the same. The South Rakaia, Mount Hutt, and Longbeach Road Boards have applied for their share of the vote for poisoned grain m cash. The Upper Ashbur ton Road Board asks for half value of poisoned grain that would be that Board's share in cash. The accounts for the six ' months and year endiug March 31, 1893, have been received from the Auditor-General, certified to as correct, and will be placed before the Council at the annual meeting to-day. A letter has been received from the lessee of the tramway, whicn will be laid before the Council. The Geraldine County Council have approved of paying half cost of proposed sheep bridge, and also half cost of maintenance of same, and the deeds with the Railway Commissioners have been sealed and signed by me. THE LATE MR BALLANCE. A letter was read from Mrs Ballance's private secretary, conveying her sincere thanks for their kind expression of sympathy with her in her bereavement. ENGINEER S REPORT. The Engineer's report was read as follows :— j Plains Water Supply.—The service throughout is fairly satisfactory. Within the last month the races have been over hauled, and for the most part in an efficient manner. The mains have all been gone over, flumes repaired, and their ends con cieted where necessary. Several of the settlera were unable to finish the clearing while the water waa shut off, but they are still at work, and I do not anticipate that the Council will have to undertake much clearing at occupiers' expense on this occasion. The concrete channel at Pudding Hill is wearing a good deal in some parts, but repairs cannot be undertaken till spring. The new race at Rakaia is on the point of completion. Tenders will be placed before you to-day for the Dromore township and extension race. As soon as the freeholders interested defray their proportion of the coat the work can be put in hand. With reference to the proposed deviation of part of P race on Springfield property, I will examine the route with Mr Cameron as soon as he returns home, and will at the same time visit with him the threatened encroach ment of Pudding Hill stream near the north Ashburton bridge approach. Meantime the stream there is doing no further damage since recent repairs. Bridge for South Road over Wakanui Creek.—This bridge, which has concrete walls, was built by the Ashburton Road Board about twenty years ago; The width of roadway on the square is twenty feet between the hand rails, and the decking which is somewhat irregular in thickness is laid at an angle of about seventy-five degrees to the line of road. It seems to have been renewed or repaired from time to tisK ~ri.nTo^opifi^n'thWilhitefi^ffisomfem-" ence cannot arise from the present condition of the bridge. The cost of widening nine or ten feet, re-decking, etc., would be about £80. Ashburton-Rangitata WaUr Supply. ~ The mains and several flumes have been overhauled, also a number of forde, and the remainder of these will be finished during this month. The clearing of races is not proceeding quite so satisfactorily as could be desired, and in a few instances the occupiers have hardly done anything in the way of overhaul. In these cases I have instructed the ranger to put on men, unless the work is undertaken with more vigour next week. The race for Lot 37 Reserve 350 has been completed. I have arranged with Mr Arthur Wilson and others for the line of race near Shepherd's creek, and they are to put the work in hand soon. With reference to the question of race for Mr McGee and others near Winslow, the accompanying plan shows the route which would be most serviceable, and would pass through reserves 1781 and 1784. The total cost would not exceed £50, and if the Government would provide £20 for the benefit of said reserves, the freeholders along the route would find the balance As requested by the Council I took levels for the proposed races near Hinds township, and forwarded plan and estimate to the Minister of Lands. County Plantations.—The planting of part of reserve 2565, Valetta, has been finished, and the planting on reserve 2560, near Cracroft, will be completed next week. The further work of ploughing and fencing has yet to be considered. O'Shea's Creek, Reservelll24.—With re ference to the question of a permanent ease ment through this reserve, I accompanied Mr Dobson to the ground, and the Board of Governors who control the reserve will no doubt intimate their decision to the Council in a few days. HAMPSTEAD BRIDGE. With regard to the re-deoking of the bridge over the Wakanui creek, Mr Brown thought the Council should bear half the expense, as they were in exactly the same position as the Wakanui Road district. Mr Wright said the bridge should be widened at least ten feet, as it was a source of danger to persons using it, and moved:— That this Council contribute the sum of £40, half the cost of widening the bridge over the Wakanui creek in the Main South road. Mr Brown seconded the motion, which was carried. WINSLOW RACE. With regard to the Winslow race it was resolved that a copy of the plan be forwarded with the applications to the Government for £20 as a fair proportion of cost for the water supply of sections 1781 and 1784, to meet the demands of settlers, present and prospective. MOUNT SOMERS TBAMWAY. The Eugineer submitted the following re port on the Mount Somers tramway ; — Having examined the whole extent of this tramway, which is 8£ miles in length, 1 have to report the line is on the whofe in fair order, considering the tram was unballasted to start with, and that it has now been five years in operation. Of the 12,000 sleepers in the tram, about 100 want removal at an early date, and some little surfacing is re quired here and there in the way oi packing up some of the intermediate sleepers to render the way solid, Ihe sides of some of the cuttings »re blocked to some extent with earth run down off the slopes, and this should be removed and placed on the adjoin? ing embankments which have becqme tqp narrow on top thrpugh subsidence, the action of the weather, and the treading of sheep and tramway horses. This would also pret vent the lodgment of water which is taking j place at two or three points. In a few in, stances there has been a longitudinal move- \ ment of the rails which has caused too wide a gap at joint?, and consequent displace, ment off centre of joint sleepers. Adjust? nients should be made where the voids at joints exceed 1£ inches, and an ejftra sleeper, js required in some such cases. The rails, with the exception of two or three, which are fractured and a few a little laminated are, for all practical purposes, as serviceable as when first laid in tramway, The cost of repairs I estimate as follows j— Earthwork, 360 yds at 8d <» .„ £12 0 0 Providing and fixing sleepers, etc 5 0 0 Surfacing and minor repairs ... 4 0 0 £21 0 0 The bridges are in good order, but would be the better of a coat of tar. The hand rail of one of them has been removed and par tially damaged: It appears that owing to the sharp curve there is scarcely space Cflough between tho b* o d rail* for tfc width.

of waggors in use: The tramway gate at Mount S mors station yard is brokeu, and will require to be replaced. ' A lot ter waß read from the lessee of the Mount Burners tramway, relating to certain complaints which had been made to the manager; and after some discussion Mr Harper m -ved " that a Committee, consist ing of the Chairman, Mr Friedlander, and himself b« appointed to investigate and re port on all masters relating to the Mount Someis tramway and its woiking ; the lessee to be requested to be present at the commi tee meeting. The motion was carried. MR OOSTBR'B RESIGNATION. Mr Harper, in referring to the resignation of Mr E. S Coster, alluded to that gentleman's long services as a member of the Council, and regretted that he had found it necessary to resign. Personally lie was very sorry to lose one who had for many years proved himself a faithful colleague. At the same time he would congratulate the Council on obtaining the services of such an efficient member as Mr Edward Richards. > Mr Wright felt sorry that Mr Coster had found it necessary to send in his resignation, and hoped that at no distant date he would return to the Council. He would move " That this Council desires to express regret at Mr £. 8. Coster's resignation, after his long services as a member of the Board." The motion was carried unanimously. CHARITABLE AID. i The sum of £244 was ordered to be paid to the Charitable Aid Board, and it was re solved that in future all contributions re quired to be paid to that Board Be paid monthly. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £1044 were passed for payment. LIGHTING THE TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The clerk of the Borough Council wrote stating that the Council had conducted nego tiations with the Gas Company with the result that the Borough Council recom mended the lighting of the traffic bridge with five lamps, and were willing to pay one-third towards the expense of such light ing. After some discussion the Council accepted the recommendation of the Borough Council and agreed to pay the remaining two-thirds of the cost. WATER SUPPLIES. Mr John Keays wrote applying for a water supply, stating that he had received permis sion from the Commissioner of Crown Lands to devote his thirds towards the mainte nance of a water supply, and his willingness to pay a further sum of £5 if required. The application was granted. Applications for water supplies were granted to Mr McKay and others, Mr E. McGirr, and Mr J. Gourley. In the cases ot Mr D. Quinn and Messrs T. Wboley and J. M. Gudgeon the applications were referred to the Engineer to report. Mr W. Strange wrote asking the, Council to allow an alteration of a junction of two races which interferes with his drainage outfall. The request was granted. BAD ROAD. The clerk of the South Rakaia Road Board wrote drawing the Council's attention to complaints which had been made of the state of the road near the small bridge across Mc- Phail's road, which interfered with tMe children attending the Rokeby school, and recommended the Council to provide a box culvert. The matter was left in the hands of the Engineer, who thought a sheep bridge might satisfy the requirements. PBQFOSED IRRIGATION DISTRICT. A deputation representing settlers from Kyle and Doric—consisting of Messrs Lambie, Allan, Carruthers, Hanison, and Morrow—waited on the Council for infor mation respecting the forming of an irriga tion district, to enable the settlers to obtain an increased water supply. They wished to know if, in the event of their forming a separate district, with a separate water supply, they would still be subject to ordinary water rates. Mr Brown thought that unless there were a large number of settlers requiring an than to form a separate district, whioh would be a costly experiment. Mr Wright stated that were larger races provided it would be unfair to other settlers to have to share the increased expense from which they derived no benefit. He read a clause from ths Water Supply Act, showing that such a district could be formed under the regulations of the Act. Mr McMillan wished to know what the setters would do about sharing the paj ment of the interest and sinking fund of the Council's overdraft, in the event of their separation. The Chairman informed the deputation that as a separate district they would be exempt from the Council's water charges, but would be required to pay their share of the interest and sinking fund of the orer dr»ft, Mr Allan asked the Council if they would: be willing to contribute towards the fortring of the district in question, pointing out that it was an experiment by the example of which (he whole county might possibly benefit. The Chairman replied that the Council could not set apart funds for the purpose ; they must look elsewhere foi the reward of their energy and foresight, which would confer benefits on generations yet unborn, who would rise tip and call them bles<>ed. The deputation then retired. WAKANUI CREEK. The Chairman reported on the Wakanui Creek question, that only two persons now opposed the Council s proposals, and he pro posed that the Council instruct their solici tor to proceed under the Water Supply Act, 1891, to take steps for the constitution of the Wakanui district, and to do all things required by the Act in that connection, such district to include the two mill races, Some discussion took place on the subject, Mr Brown opposing the motion, whio h was finally passed. ROLL ALTERATIONS # Several alterations to the roll were author ised. STOCK BRIDGE, RANGITATA The Chief Engineer of working railways wrote giving permission for necessary lands being vested in the Council, conditional with fences being provided and maintained by the Council. RATE REFUND. Mr o'Shea's application 'for a refund of three years' rates on property rented by the Council for watering purposes was granted. Mr Chalmers wrote stating as his reason for not paying his water charges for 1891, that the water supply in that year had been very irregular. It was resolved that Mr Chalmers be asked to pay half tbe amount in arrears, Mr Hugh Kennedy's request for a remis sion of £2 12 6d water charges in 1891 on the grounds of an irregular supply was granted, reserve 2589. Mr Goodwin wrote asking the Council's assistance in closing the road through reserve 2589. —The letter was referred to the Rangitata Road Board, fHE OOUNCir/s ACCOUNTS. On the motion of Mr Wright it was decided that the Chairman arrange for advertising if possible, and failing such arrangement to publish, the accounts at reasonable rates, one hundred copies to be printed. TENDERS. The tollowing tenders were accepted: — Dromore races, John Downie, £10 16s 4d; plantation reserve, R. McDonald, Is 2d per acre; T. J Reaney JQd per aore. The Council adjourned.

The Small Birds' Nuisance.

The following return of the destruction of small birds (eggs and heads) and the cost of the same during the year ending March 3} was submitted to the County Council at its meeting yesterday ;— r

Poisoned grain— I Wakanui Road Board 15 0 0 Longbeach Road Board 15 0 0 For county in general, less a,bove two ro»4 dUtriot* 117 U 8

THE ALBU CONCERT.

Last night the Misses Albu gave their first concert in A«hburton to an audience most ditscouragiif in numbers, but as regards appreciation of the singers' tff >rts enthusiastic to a degree. It may seem a big thing to say -too much exaggeration even for one who has been captivated by the excellence of the music—but fchr statement is nevertheless true, and arill not be controverted by anyone who heard the M:eses Albu last night—there h.is not been heard in these colonies anything to equal these two ladies on the lytic stagp. They are young, too young to have made themselves famous yet, and consequently they do not come to us preceded by r long record of brilliant successes in the capitals of the civil* id world, so that the crowd who ask for such credentials, and accept no other recommendation, know them not. But the young ladies have the voices and the musical talent all tho same, and the time may come, if the Muses Albu some time in the future should visit us again, when no building here will be large enough to hold their patrons. Tnose present last night must nave had some such thoughts as these in their minds after Miss Julie Albu had sung Ganz' " Sing, sweet bird." A Voice of most extraordinary range, flexible as a lark's, sympathetic as an iEolian harp, round and full as the tones of a flute, and under the complete control of a true artist, at once won the audience, who were held spellbound to the finish. Nothing could have been more genuine than the burst of applause that followed, and the singer was good enough to respond. The quaintly humorous " Ylang-ylang " was what she gave, and it was soon apparent that voice and vocal training were not the only powers of pleasing she possessed, for every point of the abso lutely funny song was marked with an archness that was mirth provoking in the extreme. In the second part she gave " She wore a wreath of roses," and for encore D'Urfey'a pseudo-Scotch ballad " 'Twas within a mile." There is a difference certainly between her voice and that of Miss Rose Albu's, as there are no two voices in creation exactly alike, but the description given of Miss Julie's voice will also suit her sister's, as was shewn in the " Maying " duo with Mr Fuller and the duet from " Norma"— both pieces for equal voices. Miss Rose sang *' Remember me no more," and, accorded the same enthusiastic reception that welcomed her sister, gave the queer little ditty " »he stoops to conquer." In the second part she sang "Auld Robin Gray," in a manner never before heard here, and although vociferously aaked for again was only excused by a somewhat too exacting pit, when the manager from the stage pointed out that a very arduous duet was awaiting the fair cantatrice in the next item. Mr John Fuller is a Unor of unusual merit, both in voice and ability to use it, and his "My pretty Jane," " Come into the garden, Maud," "Inold Madrid," "The minstrel boy," and "Good night," were renderings of these ballads not likely to be forgotten. Mr H. 13. Gunter, the pianist, talented, but modest and unobtrusive, played the accompaniments faultlessly, and gave as solo items an excerpt from " Faust," and one of Beethoven's sonatas. The latter was over the heads of one or two people at the back of the hall, as a conversa tion they carried on during its perform ance seemed to be to them of more interest, but the applause that followed the pieca showed that the want of appre ciation wa* confined to these exceptions. To night the Misses Albu will give of programme, and wo can assure those who were not present last night that the concert will be worth coming a lone way to enjoy. •

Primitive Methodist Church.

[COMMUNICATED.] Monday was a busy day in connection with the Primitire Methodist Church. In the afternoon the quarterly meeting was held, when the officials from the different parts of the circuit met to transact the business for the quarter. The meeting was very encouraging, and a harmonious spirit prevailed. The funds had come in so well that the circuit expenses were paid, and there was a balance in hand An increase of members was reported. It was decided to prepare for a sale of work to be held next Christmas. In the evening a social was held and was very well attend ad, the church being almost filleh The Chairman, Mr W. T. Lill, of Willowby, was at his best, and by his geniality gave a good ring to the meeting- Mr Hardaker gave a humorous recitation in the Lancashire dialect, MiBS Addis recited "Prayer and Potatoes " in creditable style. Mr Oowle gave a flute solo which was well received. A dialogue on "Dress" was given by Misses £. Hardley, M. Trezise, and J. Addis ; this dialogue had a very good moral in it. Mr A. Patterson recited in an impressive manner the "Death ot Mon trose.'' A humorous dialogue was given by Messrs H. Hardley, J. Fow, andG. Hardley; the piece was descriptive of a bachelor* life. The next part of the programme was a presentation to Mrs W. C. Davis. For a number of yean she hu given her servioes as organist, and has often inconvenienced herself to serve the church, yet no recogni tion had been made of her services. The present was made by the Rev James Cocker on behalf of th« church, school, choir, and congregation, and consisted of a silver after noon tea set—enclosed in a handsome frame —with a suitable inscription, the whole being executed by Mr S. Salek, jeweller. Mr Davis suitably replied on behalf of Mis Davis, who evidently found her emotions too strong to allow her to speak. After this an interval was allowed and refreshments were served round. The second part was taken up by the reading of a paper by the Rev J. Cocker on the making and delivery of a sermon. The paper was criticised by a number of the audience. Some of the remarks were a little in opposition to the paper, but it was generally admitted that it would be a good thing if the suggestions were oarried out. A number of hymns were given by the choir. By way of ohange no votes of thanki were passed.

INCENDIARISM.

Wellington, June 2. At the inquiry into the recent fire* Captain Baldwin said he had owned a third share of the property, but a year and a half ago transferred it to Misses Webb, hia cousins, for £150. He was originally jointly liable for the mortgage, but had never troubled himself about it, as the Webbs were wealthy. A. fire had occurred recently in a property they were interested in at Masterton, but they lost £50 by it. He repeated his former state ments as to visiting the Jiouse on the afternoon of the fire and chasing some boys away. The house smelt of tobacco He had lit his pipe at the bottom stairs, I and then threw the match away, and lit I another in the balcony. He had had I three small fires previously in Otago, Ihe : first one twenty years ago, but the I insurances were paid without hesitation. The Coroner told the jury that there was ! no apparent motive for setting fire to the builcUng. If they believed Baldwin's statement that he had no interest in it, and there was nothing in the evidence as to a previous fire, butthere waanoevidence to show any other person but Baldwin had been near the building on the night of the fire. The jury would form their ova opinion as to his peculiar behaviour in walking back when he could have taken the train x>n such a miserable day. The jury returned in ten minutes with a ver» diet of wilful incendiarism against Bald win, and the coroner formally committed him to gaol, but bail was allowed and procured. This is not committal for trhl. The B.M. Court will have to determine upon that point, j

CABLE SUMMARY.

Cardinal Moran is starting ah Aus tralian College in Rome. The result of the Epsom Grand \ Prize is—Tenderagie 1, Baeburn 2, Harbinger 3, A majority of both United States Houses of Congress is in favour of repealing che Silver Purchase Law. The Belgian Chamber of Deputies has approved the proposal to make voting at elections compulsory. Money is very plentiful, and in con sequence the rate of discount for three months' bills has been reduced to 2£ per cent. Two cases of cholera, one with fatal result, are reported from Marseilles. Cholera has also appeared at Busorah on the Persian Gulf. Up to the present the New South Wales Government has advanced £42,000 to holders of current accounts in suspended banks. News from South America report the partial destruction of the town of Guyaquill, in Ecuador, by an earth quake. Many lives were lost. The rebels have taken possession of Nicaragua, the capital of Nicaragua, and, assumed the reins of Government without resistance. Townsend, who was arrested on a charge of threatening Mr Gladstone, proved to be a lunatic, and the Court ordered his detention during the plea sure of Her Majesty. The Postage Bill, prohibiting sweeps being conducted through the post office, has passed through Committee in the, New South Wales Legislative Assembly. The Chicago Executive has modified the conditions under which awards are granted, in order to enable all nations to compete except France. The British Commission has agreed to the - the new scheme. M. Ohallemel-Laoour, in the French Chamber of Deputies, said that while England was engaged with domestic affairs, Russia was proceeding un checked upon her career of aggression in Asia. In the billiard match between Roberts and Ives, the champion of America, 6000 up, spot and "push" strokes barred, Ives, when a thousand behind, made an un finished break of 770 consecutive cannons. Earl Jersey, late Governor of New South Wales, who is en route to England, was interviewed in Winnipeg. He declared that Australia would sustain permanent injury from the financial crisis at presentexisting there. He eulogised the patriotic action of statesmen in the colony, and em phasised the great possibilities of trade between Canada and Australia. Intercolonial steamship owners feel that unless the disparity between the wages paid in the intercolonial trade and those in oversea ships is lessened they must lay up many of their vessels -to prevent them Delng nra at a loss. The proposed new rates, i! adopted, will affect a saving to the owners of £ 30,000 per annum, The owners pro pose to pay seamen £5 per month, firemen £7, trimmers £6, cooks and stewards £8. Mr Carnegie, the American millionaire, haa published an article predicting the union of the English speaking nations. England and America will then dominate and put an end to war. The Prince of Wales he considers would be the last man to present so desirable a consummation, and the Queen would possibly sur render her crown for the sake of peace. He suggests that after the arbitration respecting the Behrisg Sea fisheries is finished delegates should discuss the prospects of such % union,

COMMERCIAL.

[PBK FBCBB ASSOCIATION. J

(Received June 2, 7.30 p.m.) Lohdon, June 1. The South Australian Government has remitted sufficient money to pay interest on all loans till the end of the year.

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr John a Besioll (in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agenoy Company, Limited), report! for the week ending May 30. At the Tinwald county Baleyards on Tuesday, May 30, a fair entry of sheep came forward for the day's market, inoluding a very nice line of two-tooth crossbred wethera sent forward by Mr James Mcßeague, Hinds. The attendance of farmers and others was large, and most of the entries changed bands at prices satisfactory to vendors. The fat pens were chiefly filled with merino wethera from medium to fair quality, all of which changed hands from 6s 6d to 8s ; old crossbred ewes 8s to 10s; merino ewes in lamb, 7s 5d to 7s 9d ; crossbred two-tooths, 11s, 11s 9d, 12s, 12s 9d. to 16s 2d ; cull lambs, 4s 6d to 6s 6d; halfbred lambs. BjUto 9a 6d. The total entry comprised 5454 sheep, 9 head of cuttle, and 26 pigs, ef which we sold 1300 sheep and 6 head of cattle, as follows :— 42 merino wether*, 9s; 26 crossbred ewes, 8a; 111 merino ewes in lamb, 7s 6d ;56 store merino wethera, 4a; 18 halfbred oull lambs, 6s 6d; 6 crossbred two-tooths, 11s ; 3 halfbred two-tooths 12* 9d; 49 halfbred ewes, 3s 6d ; 100 crossbred two* tooth wethers, 13s 3d ; 39 crossbred ewes in lamb, 10s Id; 76 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wethers, 11s 9d; 69 halfbred lambs, 83 11; 730 two-tooth crossbred wethers, 16s 2d ; 3 fat cows, £7 2s ; fat heifer, £4 Is. During the week we have sold privately 600 fat crossbred lambs at 12s.

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH RAKAIA—FRIDAY.

(Before Messrs D. G. Holme* and W. L. Allan, J.P's.) Stoat Cattle. —J. S»nty was fined 5a and 7s coats for permitting cattle to be at large. J. Stewart was fined 2s 6d and 7s costs for the same offence. By-laws—John Pearco, was charged tinder the Police Offences Act, with hav ing driven a traction engine through the township without having his men on the lookout as provided by tha Act. c The Bench spoke very strongly about the manner in which many of the traction engine drivers treated the public on the nils. Ah this was a first offense a fine of Is and costs 7s would be inflicted. Any further breaches of the Act would be treated very severely. The same accused for not having his name painted on hid engine was fined Is and co3ta. Civil Case.—Butler v Osborne, £20 for riding foes. After hearing very con* tradictory evidence, at the request of de fendant an adjournment was granted for tfc« production of fertiw Cftdjnot, '

*EE ABHBXJATON &tiAlil>lAlN i tfATUROA?, JOffH 1 18& A.



DISTRICTS. Bangitata Mount Somers South Bakaia,,, Upper Ashburton Wakatmi  Longbeaoh .

NUMBER. ... 21,334 ... 11,442 ... 201,725 „. 8,1,000 ... 92,598 ..*. 98,845

PAID. £ s d 10 13 4 5 14 4 100 17 3 40 10 0 46 5 11 49 8 5

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506,944 291

£253 9 3 7 5 6



"waned. TrTTNTBDIwoGwTMen for gorse % cuS. Apply to T.N.Digb^ Racecourse Roa<L^_____^ Jb Three wk. sold last week.Opened 6d per dn Z ; unopened, three down 18. Mks Whittinqton, j^R "Government Mature" Trousers RANTED Known-First Class Watch W Repairing at Gbai««bb 8 f Jgr Street . . —— T3IDK a "Humber Pattern Htar X\, Cycle," and be up to date. Work mUhip 7.nd finish fint-class. ftg term* -H. M. Jo*b*_J^!l_JL£: TjsFESSShTSjrsarsrsiaffOTjj, J3 East »tregt.___ —~ to.—H. M. Jonbs. WASTED KNOWN.-S.W.Alcorn and Cos. premises wiU be dosed to-morrow (Wednesday). Remarking ■tock for sale on Thursday. ________ 4ifrANTED, ClookT~to Repair, at EVBRYOKE~to see our window of la Tieg —MrmHULL A»P TITBNBB. fTHB Good Samaritan, tor the Imme- JL diate relief of pain.-LiGHT ■ Cash F^TiiwOOD for Sale at 16s per Cord. Apply to fcho Custodian, A,hburton Domain. _ , T^IANO fining and Repairing. Our JT Tuner, Mr Chattaway, » now m Ashburton. Orders promptly aH*™** to.—H. M. Jokbs. 5 ZIJ WAVIEST Colonial Knitted Pants • iL SdV-MrioHßLi. akp Trom. IVrANfED~K^ow"— Ju«t otg»ed an W English Manufacturers Stock of Sample BoUs and Shoes .purchased at hdf^ncejj»nj»leji^^ / TOto Habdley Bboß. for Burmu IT inßlankets,49pairsof large white, Jd worth 18. M, Selling rapidly- Habduey Bbos, Arcade. WANTED^O WN .-For One Week Only, Men'a Boots Mid Hwes. 6s 6d; Ladies' Boots 4a 6J; Udjes Clcth Boots Is 6d , Girls' Boots, 2s 6d ; .few Infante' Boots for 3d per pair, at Andbbw °»»^____?_!!l_____^ ANTED Known^Jacket & Dress Department a specialty. High class goods marked cheap. H. C. bBOERS, Melford Houbc. m ANTED Kno-irn.—For Jackets, Ulsters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come to Melf ordHouse^ Js l _i£_____l___ Al^TOKnow^fThe^r^^ showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. —W. H. Coixikk.  BANG I Bang 1 Bang I Guns 1 Guns I Guns! by the best makers and Itted with all the latest improvements. THE Mißsm Adams' new Refreshment Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times. Coleman's Buildings, East Street. HOMEOPaTHIO Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 2JJ4 WANTED Known—W. H. ComEli'a noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sires. TTTSE^rGTFtowBB's Sulphur Tablets. l_J Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and ■top coughing. CITANTED Known.—Como and see ▼ ▼ our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. 0. Skobbb, Melford House. WANTED Known—Great Bargains in Ladies' Underclothing, Milli nery, Mantles, and Jackets afe 3. W. ALCOBS A Oo.'s Compulsory Sale. W' ANTED Known. —T. HoutT having commenced Bacon Curing he will have a good supply of Pork Sausages, Pork Pica, etc., fresh made yery day. 4J514 t LEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed, and ' (Juried. Ladies' *nd Gentlemen's Gloves Cleaned. — Missbs Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. SOMERSET Meat Mark. The oldest the largest, th.3 best, and the cheap Mt. Small »Uoods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J.'Siioock. 4t182 EASTER Cards and Bookletß, New Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. SuL ■eribers wanted for our Circulating Library, L. F. Andbewes akp Co, Stationers' Hall. „ „.,„_.„, „.,.. .mi ._ - ■ --.... ■-—- ~% B\\7 A LOORN & CO.'S VV • XA- Compulsory Salet Flannelette at 3d, Dress Tweeda at 3|d, Kid Gloves greatly reduced, "\i/ HO is your Plumber < Why, J. W. VV Habplbt, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc, and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. 8~~ EST Nickel Watches in the market, are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller. Guarantee with 9ach watch. WHERE do you get your Ironmua gery? At Hakdujy sof courf.e, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and, anything you require.- . WINTER Suits. Boys three garment long Trouser Suits at 15b. Boys, Colomal-made Knicker Suits from 10b. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30b. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 60s.—Ashburton Clothing Mart. Saunders' Buildings. Rob but Alookw- B"aLVAGE, ex Ruahine, Blankets, Shirtings, and Flanellettes notfcibg the worst 1-, but which the extra insurance on my other goods will enable me to sell less than usu<*l prices, and as they are direct from the Manufacturers any one wanting ought to secure a supply at once. —Robert Alcorn, Saunders' buildings ""KEATING S COUGH" LOZENG ES "cure iCoughs, Abtuma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mouy states that no other medicine is so effectual in the. cure of these dangerous maladies. One Loztnge alone gives ease, one r two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev g difficulty of breathing they are invalu -19. They contain no opium nor any oient drug. Hold by all CaemwU, in Xioi



01 1 X ~B * Order ot the Mort" £Jj [. JL 0 • gagees. One acre with Cottage thereon, being sections 523, 524, SSI, 532, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Mast be sold. . [A CARD]. —"" MRS A. C."cLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, nQT s im-sua-as-- TERMS ON APPLICATION. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, WIMrER 1893. EAIN. BAIN. EAIN. WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF gOATS LEAVE your measure afc the Factory. Over 100 patterns to choose from. OIL COATS OIL COATS OIL COATS From lOs 9cl. LEATHER LEATHER LEATHER Try the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY for your NEXT PAIR of BOOTS. £7* You will Save IS per oent. BLANKETS 10s 9d RUGS 7s 6d FLANNELS Is per yard . NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY and Waterproof Manufacturers. alexThendry, Manager. FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. & PRESENTATIONS. • j.. T KSP)i:CTION is invited of the very JL choice and high class Stock of c- SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIAN'S AGENT. A very large stock of Electro Plats and rfilver Warej Engagement and Wedding Rings. Marble Clocks and Gold and Silver Jowellery 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 Rotherhim for S. S»'ek are becoming famous throughout 'ho district as the MOST RELIABLE WATCHES OBTAINABLE. gy Special attention is devoted to the Wachmaking and Jewellery repairing department. With the extra assistance obtained, work is turned out promptly. LOWEST CHARGES, CONSISTENT. WJTH SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & JEWfiLLER



I) N YIELDING FACT S. G. J. NhltL & CO. New Winter Drees Goods, 4s lid per doz Nel Winter Dress Goods (extra value) 6jd JaSSSWSN^W™^ COMPETITION. Flannelettes, 3s 9d per doa Heavy Twilled Flannelette. o#l 8h C>LI gCOE raS 4iND SHEETINGS, MARVELLOUS LOW PRICES. 36in Wide White Calico, 3s Ud per doz a^^SS^STSI^SS^ for QUALITY and PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 19a 6d Men's Heavy Tweed Suits. 25V 6d p^mq BOOTS. BOOTS. *«^32Su*----«**»« boots -.•• LEABT mokkt, «r ft NEJ_LL_J CO.'S. ALL OUK BOOTS *||^* DP a^§LSd 10 GIVE SAHSPACTION. I*duM' Strtrng Show, to lid £w£3S5 H»Uc Sid« Hoof, 6. lid, pci«v.ly giv. from right to twelve months' Wear Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s od Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s r, M i«-j -fig- fid G. J. Neill & Co.. FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST STREET AND MOORE STREET, TERMS—CASH. No Discount. OUR MOTTO—Small Profits and Quick Returnß. STEPHENS BROS., Market House. —JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 €ases Xurlite Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Cub. tomers to make EARLY PURCHASES. Stephens BrosT, JUarkel House.



I O7 ACRES tor Sale near Fendarves \j i School. Easy terms. T, BULLOCK. HINDS PUBLIC DIP. BROOKE'S ASHBURTON DIP. CHERTSEY PUBLIC DIP. Y-rrwiiarToTHeTJilayirauseJrigrtlje wet weather the Charge will still be One Penny per head until FBIDAY, May 18, after then IJd per head. C. M. Brooke, ASHBDRTON. Hardley Bros. HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OP WINTER GOODS. WHICH HAVE BEEN HARKED AT Very Low Prices TO CLEAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial Blankets from 17s 6d. Waterproof Overcoat*), grand goods, from 29s 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM & COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Drees Tweed at6M. All Wool, double-width Dresa Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. Oar Boot Stock is now Complete la every Branch; Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6d. Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d: Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is now showing some Splendid value In HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hate, latest shapes, only Is, only a limited number left. Splendid Fcr Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. HARDLEY BROS., AROADE. BURNETT STREET —It KBTAU RA 1¥ T.— MRS. C. I. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANP in BURNFTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favared with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS. SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balk, etc;, on the shortest notico. 5 I*2



GRAND Country Popular Concert,| * Riverside school, Wednesday, June 7. 6 26 "~~ [a card.] ; y^ is s gER g, DRES-MAKER, &c, CAMERON STREET, , ABHBriBTOM- 5 m "for sale, A NICE HOME, A.NO LAND FOR A 00 W. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE of five rooms, and about TWO ACRES of LAND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway Station, near to good schools, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound investment, as the purchase will let well and return a good interest on the price required if the buyes does not wish to live on the property. F. FEBBIMAN. 3147 -