Ashburton Guardian Magna est Vertias et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1893. THE "CURLY-HEADED BOY."

Mr W. P. Reeves' speech at 7'unedin has been subjected to criti cism of various kinds at the hands of the press of the colony. Some have pitched their complimentary song in the highest possible key, and sounded out peans of praise that mus^ be grati fying indeed to the Minister for Labor if he is at all susceptible to flattery. Others have paid him the compliment of being highly amusing and enter taining as a public speaker, but added that the merits of his speech were all enumerated when that compliment was paid, and co on down to the wholly adverse critic who fails to find any good thing in the speech at all, on the principle doubtless that no good thing could come out of the Nazareth of the present Government. But apart al ' together from the question of Mr Beeves' ability as an orator, there is | no gainsaying the fact that he put be ■ fore his hearers in the neatest and most concise form possible the position of New Zealand to-day among the colonies of the Southern Hemisphere, and gave a very happy description of her place in the eyes of leading men at Home. His worst political foe cannot refuse to recognise the truth of the picture as painted by Mr Reeves of New Zealand's vastly improved position to-day as compared with her position a few years ago, whether the credit of the improvement be due to one side of the Legislature or the other. *Of course Mr Reeves' opponents claim for the Oppo sition the credit of initiating all the steps that have brought about the improvement, and that the legislation on which the Government plume selvea was in almost every instance (of course, with the great exception of the change in the form and incidence of direct taxation) part of the policy of tho previous administration. The justice of that claim we will not stop to argue just now, but will proceed to note a few cf the points on which, in paying a tribute to the memory of Mr Ballance, and to his work as a states man, Mr Reeves also took credit to the administration of which Mr Ballance was the head, and himself a member, namely, in respect of the measures they had placed on the statute book, and the happy effects of their operation. The year's . finance showed the largest surplus any Colonial Treasurer of New Zealand had ever obtained, and this pleasing state of affairs, while it broke the record m surpluses, was brought about with the ' smallest recorded amount of unauthor ised expenditure. The burden on the land had not been increased by the adjustment of the incidence of taxation, as was conclusively proved to thousands of small-holding owners by their reduced payments under the new system. That the working classes were fairly contented was evinced by the absence of labor troubles, while em ployers admitted that there was a better feeling existent between the workers and themselves. Capital was not going out of the colony, nor was industry paralysed, as the stormy petrels had prophesied would be the case as the result of the labor legisla tion. The exodus to Australia, which many viewed so ruefully, had been reversed; all who were able to return were back again in the colony, while only the want of the means prevented the return of the remainder. The Labor Bureaux had fairly grappled with the unemployed question, and had done good work throughout the colony. Land administration had been successful, for while the re purchase of large estates in the south had been commenced, the purchase of Native lands in the north was pro ceeding faster than eyor it had done before. But above ali there st^d out in strong relief one point of which all might be proud—the credit of the colony had been restored and raised in all parts of the Empire, Instead of being the lowest of all the polonies, the credit of New Zealand was now the highest; she had been the poor re lation of Australia, but was now '■« the curly-headed boy " of the Empire, and her legislation of the past two sessions had been adopted by statesmen and labor leaders who used to pass her over with contempt. No fresh taxa tion had been imposed, no loans begged for in the London market—yet New Zaaland's finance was eminently suc cessful ; in marked contrast to the awful and disastrous financial panic which had overtaken Australia, the bad effects of which would be felt for years. Fuch is a bald outline of Mr Reeves' picture of the position and prospects of our colony, and we say again, apart from the question of whose is the credit, the people of New Zealand have every reason to congratu late themselves on being of the family of the "curly-beadeiboy."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A practice of the Ashburton Musical Society will be held this evening, at Mr Gates' School of Music. Seventeen offenders will be tried at the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court at Chriatchurch which opens ou Monday. Mr William Anderson, Flemington, has a farm to let of 100 acres, with dwelling hoti c, etc., near the Flemington school. On Friday evening, June 2, a meeting of perpetual leaseholders in the Bangitata district, is to be held at Mr Anderson's bonce, Cracrott, to consider the thirds question. " I stand upon the soil of freedom," cried a stump orator. "No," exclaimed his shoe maker, "you stand in a pair of boots that have never been paid for." A project is afoot for the establishmentf of a County Club in Ashburton, a meeting o promoters being called for Tuesday next at 2.30 p.m. in the Arcade Chambers. At Christchurch yesterday a man was tind JES and costs for dibburbing the Salvation Army at Rangiora on Sunday. He went to the hall drunk, and took charge of the place for half an hour. The Sydenham Prohibition League have i decided to take the necessary steps in the Supreme Court to give effect to the local option clauses iv the Licensing Act in the four new districts of Sydenham. it U understood that the Postal Depart ment has ordered |that, except where no other building is available, the post office business in a country district shall not be conducted in a hotel. On one of the coasters which calls in occasionally at Napier, whenever hands are busy on board, or the vessel has net her full complement of men, the captain's wife takes her turn at the wheel, fyjlP^fl* Timeß " hinta fchftfc the gaol oi Sir Robert Stout's ambition is the CJhief Justiceship, and says that if Sir J. Prendergast could be induced to retire he would be quite agreeable to accept the position. "Conservatism does not exist in the colonies " remarked the Eev L. M. Isitt at Wellington the other evening, "all are Liberals. The so-called Conservatives are Moderate Liberals, and the Liberals—they are Liberals. J A painful acoident happened in Brisbane to ■> single woman named Agnes Runcorn. She was burning off rubbish at her rest dence, in Raff-street, when her dress caught fire, and she was soon enveloped in fUmes. She was removed to the hospital, in a low condition. A resident of Ngapara informs the " North Otago Times'' that that place is Buffering at the present time from a plague of mice. The mice are running about in thousands, and nothing is secure from their depredations. The date of the sale of Mr Martin Griffin' farm and stock has been changed to Friday- June 2. The auctioneers, Messrs Fried lander Bros., found this change advisable on account of Thursday. June 1, being the date of the Rakaia monthly sale, to clash with which would have been impolitic. There was again a good attendance of chess players at the Arcade Chambers laj»t evening, when a second match was played between sides chosen by Major Steward and Mr G. P. Dodds, that of the latter securing a majority of one game. Good play was shown by some new players, particularly by the youngest, who, though only thirteen yeirs of age, promises to make a capital player. The Canadian Government have sold * mammoth cheese which had been manu factured as Canada's special exhibit to the World's Fair. The cheese is the largest the world has ever seen, and weighs close on 12 tons, or about 26,8801b. This marvel of the dairy was made from the milk of 20,150 cows, and milked by 2777 dairymaids, the milk weighing about 250,8351b—the equivalent to over 112 tons—or fully 29,554ga1. The Cindaians are justly proud of it as being' typical of the wonderful productions of the Dominion. The list of officers of the Aehburton Caledonian Society has now been completed by the acceptance, by Mr G A. M. Buckley, of the vacant vice-presidency. With Mr J. C. Waßon president, Messrs J.^C. N. Grigg and G. A. M." Buckley vice-presidente, and the team of energetic and enthusiastic men elected to the directorate and executive offices at the recent annual meeting, the management of the Caledonian Society is now in as good hands as it has been at any period of its history, and it ought to have a very successful future before it. Mr J. C Bell informs us that a remark able confirmation of the botanical theory that blossoms are simply highly developed leaves exists in his garden at the present time. What was a double white primrose plant, having been transplanted about two months since, has now thrown up two flower stalks, each bearing a blossom, the calyx of which is formed by the base of a leaf above which it is turned back, so that at first glance it appears to grow from the centre of the calyx. Other leaves arise from the centre, the whole representing a green primrose of the same shade as the ordinary foliage, the only other difference being that the petals have stems and ribs, and are, in fact, perfect miniature leaves. In an article complimentary to Mr Buick, the " Colonist" quotes some of the facts mentioned in Constable Sheary's report on the huts provided for shearers, and concludes as follows:—•« The truth is, Mr Buici has established an undeniable and substantial grievance. Hence the anger of those on whom it will fall to pay, The wrongs of the shearers will certainly be redressed, and the superior persons who pay their high wages will reproachfully ask why they could not have said what they wanted with out calling in the police. Yet there is Mr Buick's chief merit. He has let the salutary , light of publicity into the dark corners of the earth." The annual entertainment and social in connection with St Andrew's Church, Tinwald, wa« held in the Temperance Hall last evening, There was a large attendance, and the Rev Farley, who presided, in a few opening remarks explained that the object of the gathering was to promote social intercourse in the congregation. A lengthy and attractive musical programme was successfully carried nut, several welUknown Ashburton singers being present to assist the local talent and a most enjoyable even ing was spent. On the programme were pianoforte solos by Mra McLean, songs by Mesdames P. Williams, Teppott and Crisp, Misse3 Hardy, Vessey and Barrett, and Messrs Williams, Cow, and Broad and the Rev T, Hamilton, and a 4uet by Mrs Teppett and Mr Cow, the accompaniments being played by Mrs Farley and Mrs McLean, The Rev 'T. A. Hamilton in a short speech, congratu> lated those present on their evident sociability, laying stress on the fact that, the secret of true happiness is in doing all in our power to increase the happiness of others. During an inteival in the enter tainment refreshments provided by the ladies of the parish were handed round and a most successful gathering was brought to a close by a vote or thanks to. %c la,dies and frends who had assisted in the entertain ment.

THE ESSAYIST.

BY A.C M. "Almost every soil is capable of improve ment - that is, may be ma<<e more prolific by either mechani- The Mechanical Im- cal <;r chemical mi> provement of Soil thods applied lo it by Drainage. by the ftger.ey of man, working in harmony with the laws of nature. One of the chief methods of improving the soil is that of drainage, and the present article will deal with the manifold advan tages resulting tr< n> • the applica tion of that method. B*irst of all. it will be necessary to notice the eftecfc of water upon the soil. The sun's rays ara intended by nature to heat the land. If there be too great a quan tity of water in the soil nature's intention is defeated, for the work done by the sun is then that of evaporating this super fluous moisture ; the soil is thus kept at too low a temperature, and the plants suffer by not experiencing a sufficient de gree of heat about their roots, ■ their growth being thus retarded. The plant takes most of its food from the soil. The effect of too much water upon this food is to dilute it to ouch an extent that the roots must do far more work in order to give the plant a suffi cient supply of nourishment. Of course this implies that a greater quantity of fluid is taken up and the effect of this is to lower the temperature ot the plant. The sun's heat, instead />f imparting a genial warmth is spent in evaporating this superfluous moisture, and the chemical changes which the food undergoes in the economy of the plant are retarded for the want of a temperature high enough to enable them to take place with rapidity and efficiency. When clays are wet they are close and adhesive, owing to shrinkage Remove the water and the soil cracks; air is thus ad mitted to the growing plant, and so the physical property of the soil is improved. Air is absolutely necessary to healthy growth, and the more it is admitted to the soil the more fertile the soil becomes. Drains, by removing superfluous water, not only make room for air, but actually force it to enter the soil; as the water leaves the soil the air 1b sucked in and drawn through the pores of the soil. As atmospheric air is admitted to the soil vegetable matter becomes of greater value. When in a wet state this matter either gives off too slowly those chemical constituents which the plant requires, or produces asid compounds which are de cidedly hurtful. Air, however, has a beneficial effect: the soil is dried, its temperature raised, vegetable matter de composes and produces carbonic acid gas and other chemical bodies which form the food of the plant. The inorganic consti tuents of the soil are also better able to enter the roots in a dry than in a mci*t soil, and so manure goes further, and is more profitable to the farmer on the former soil than on the latter. It is sometimes supposed that drainage only improves clayey soils. This, how ever, is not the case. When a sandy soil rests upon a hard subsoil, especially in a district where springs rise to the surface, it is evident that drains would be bene ficial by carrying off the surplus water. Again, it has been stated that where the subsoil is gravely a natural drainage takes place. Granting this to be true within certain bounds, it can be shown that such an outlet is nor, sufficient. In such lands water abounds at the depth of a few feet, and what is the result 1 A large quantity of this water rises to the sur/ac \ and as it evaporates through the agency of the sun a fresh supply takes its place, Thus the productiveness ot the soil suffers. Air cannot circulate freely through its pores, for the simple reason that these 'pores are tilled with water. We have already shown how necessary this air is— bow without it the food of the plant deteriorates, the crops suffer, and the farmer loa^s. It will seem, at first glance, a contradictory statement to say that draining improves soils on which, in time of drought,, crops wither and die. However, if we look into the natute of such soils the apparent paradox becomes intelligible. At a certain distance below the surface water stagnates—that is, of course, if it can find no ou'leb. Now in this stagnant water substances collect, hurt ful, nay even fatal, to plant growth. What happens then in a season of drought l The roots, when they reach this stagnant water, can go no further, and when dry weather comes, they, having very little depth the plants are burnb up on the surfaae. If water ascend from be neath to moisten the upper soil, of course it brings with it these poisonous bodies, and co the crop droops and withers. Put in a drain and what is the result? The stagnant water is removed, the roots descend deeper, and when the dry weather comes it may ptrch the surface soil without injuring the crop, because the roots are at a sufficient depth to find an adequate supply both of food and of water. In certain soils a substance known as oxide or rust of iron abounds. This oxide of iron collects in the subsoil and forms a hard layer. For a time the plough does all that is necessary by breaking up this layer. This, however, only causes the iron rust to descend to a lower level, until at length the plough oannot reach it. But if before the first ploughing a series of drains be formed, the oxide of iron,* when broken up by the i plough, is washed into the drains by the J rain, and so removed from its dangerous proximity to the soil into which the roots of the future orop would descend. So also with saline substances. These, in {) roper proportion, are necessary to plant ife. But when thsre is too great an amount of saline matter in the soil this matter is brought to the surface by the circulation of the water. The latter is evaporated but the former collects on the surface, killing the grass. It is, however, to be noted that wheat thrives well where there is much saline matter, and hence drainage, which would remove that matter is not so necessary in this as in cases mentioned above. A few remarks will not be out of place as to the proper depth of drains. This depends to a great extent^ upon the nature y of the soil, but certain principles, can be applied, speak ing broadly, to all cases. Every practical farmer knows how beneficial the opening up of the soil is; the greater the depth to which the soil can be stirred, the more prolific, under ordinary circumstances, it will become. As we have shown above, it is especially beneficial to the crop to be deep rooted. As a rule, by the use of the subsoil plough, the soil can be stirred lo a depth of say twenty-four inches. The upper part of the drain should be at least three in'ohsa below the maximum depth at which the soil is disturbed, so that we may say three feet as the depth of the drains. However, there are objections to such a depth, and these must not be overlooked, fn the first place the roots of a wheat crop Will Fomotmies, in their search for food, descend to. a depth of from four to five feet, and, for the simple reason that, broadjy speaking, deep roots make good crops, nothing should be allowed to interfere with their descent. Nexb, by making the drain a foqt deeper, it very frequently happens that a layer is reached where much water has collected, and the removal of tjhis water is benefi cial. In fact no uniform depth can be fixed—in applying a system of drainage the agriculturist must use his own judg. ment. The same may be said with regaid to the distance apart at which drains should be placed, some authorities giving from eighteen to twenty-one feet as the best distances. In conclusion let me hope that our Ashburton farmers will benefit from the perusal of thii article, All th»t hM b*tu

stid may rot apply to their particular district or farm, but if they pick up a few stray hints, and are able to apply them, my object will have been gained.

Concert at Hinds.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

A moot successful concert, in aid of the school Committee's building fund, wi* held in the Hinds schoolroom on Tuesday evening, Mr John Keays being chairman. The weather was delightfully fine. The attendance was large, visitors being present from Ashburton, and from all the surrounding districts. The programme consisted of two pirts, separated by an i interval of live minutes. Ihe concert whb opened by a pianoforte solo by Mrs Farley, whose playing was much admired, xnd items followed contributed by Miss Daisy Low, whose two songs, both prin cipal and encore, were given with touch sweetness; Miss Cochrane, in excellent voice, whose " Dear little shamrock" was well sung, and had to be repeated ; Mrs John buttons, whose singing of " Fiddle and I" was a treat seldom enjoyed in the country, as the audience Bhowed by a hearty redemand ; and by the Ashburton contingent, comprising Messrs Broad, H. Stevenson, and MiicLean, the comicalities of the trio keeping the audience highly amused. Readings were also given by the Rev. T. Farley and Mr .Sinclair, and Mr Ford sang, with much feeling, " Sailors on the sea." In the second put the same performers again appeared in other items, equally well given and even better appreciated as audience and per formers became better acquainted. In this part Messrs Broad and Mac Lean, just to 6how, as it were, that theft vocal gifts were, nest given them for the sole purpose of amusing, nwved into the realm of the pathetic, and sang, the former " The Warrior Bold," and the latter Baroness Nairn's "Land o* the Leal." In these the performers were just as successful as in their humorous items, and just as heartily welcomed by the audience. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Farley, Miss Low, and Mr H. btevenson. The concert closed by all joining in bitg ing the National Anthem, After the concert the room was soon in readiness for a ball. Dancing was kept up until morning. Everyone seemed to heartily enjoy both the concert and the ball. After the concert the performers were entertained at supper, willing assistance being rendered as usual, by Mrs Hickey and Mrs Holmes.

CABLE SUMMARY.

France is sending an exploring ex pedition up the Niger river. The New South Wales Legislative Council have passed the Bank Bill. The date of the Duke of York's marriage with Princess May is fixed for July 6. A meeting will take place shortly at the Danish Court between the Czar and the Emperor of Germany. The rebels in Nicaragua defeated the Government troops after a fierce battle. The rebels are protecting the canal. The German Catholic* have issued a manifest*/, protesting against th« in crease of the army, and demanding the recall of the Jesuits. The Miners' Conference at Brussels on May 24 passed a vote of sympathy with the French delegates who were expelled from Belgium. Mr Gladstone, in a letter to the press, says that he regards the Free Church of Scotland as seriously repre senting the Scottish Reformation. The Queensland Parliament was opened by Commission on May 25. The Hon. A. S. Cowley was elected Speaker. His Holiness the Pope has for bidden the officials of the Vatican to discuss the Irish Home Rule question, fearing that their doing bo might in jure the cause. Various American agencies came to the rescue of the Australian visitors to Chicago, who were in financial diffi culties through the suspension of several of the Australian banks. Sir J. Thomson, Premier of Canada, joins Sir Charles Tupper in again urging the Imperial Government to grant a subsidy to Huddart Parker's steamers. The press generally express approval. Halifax in Nova Scotia is opening telephonic communication with Van couver on the other side of the conti nent. Messages will have to be re transmitted at various stations en route. It is reported that the Queen re jected the list of Birthday honors proposed by Mr Gladstone. At the head of the list was the name of Earl Spencer, whom it was suggested should be created a Marquis. The fire on the Port Jackson was extinguished after the hold had been flooded to a depth of fourteen feet. The insurances on the vessel and cargo are not known, but most of the colonial offices are interested in the cargo. The British East Africa Company propose to evacuate Uganda. Sir Gerald Portal, the British Commis sioner, advocates including all British 1 East Africa under the protectorate of Zanzibar. Lord Rosebery, the Foreign Secretary, favors the suggestion. The "Financial Times" expresses | astonishment at the failure to put Sir M. Davies on his trial. The recent fiasco was a mere burlesqn of legal procedure. Full inquiry is imperative for the honour of the colony. The " Westminster Gazette " commends the Victorian Solicitor-General for his action, The Parisian press alleges that the English authorities are landing mili tary stores in Madagascar, and that this step is being taken with a view to the expulsion of the French from the island. M. Mahy, a member of the French Chamber of Deputies, suggests that France should withdraw the pro. teetion extended to British mission aries in Madagascar. Ore of the largest discoveries of fossils known in Australia has been made at Mullyan Creek, South Ausr tralia. The find consists of three nearly complete skeletons of the diprotadon, a large number of bones of the same animal, three speoimens of the iguana and wombat about the «i«e of bullocks, and the remains of an extinct bird, similar to the New Zea< land moa. \Mr Isaacs, the late Solicitor-General for Victoria, has resigned his seat in the House, and challenges the Govern ment to contest the constituency with him, to ahow in what light the electors regard the policy of the Government. It is probable that an application will yet be »*de to have tho Grand, Jury

enquire into the cases. Both Dane* and Milledge are prostrated with anxiety consequent on the proceeding!: of the last few days, the former being confined to his bed. ! Lord Salisbury received numerous addresses on his arrival in Belfast, In reply he said that his ancestors, in the time of James L, had induced Scotch emigrants to settle in Ulster, and he must now keep faith with their de scendant and protect people who objected to Home Rule. He received a great ovation at the public meeting, which he addressed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. There was an immense audience. He said that Mr Gladstone undertook a grave responsibility if he attempted to force his crazy scheme of Home Rule on Ulster.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Aucxlakb, May 26. During the military sports of the South Franklyn Mounted Rifles at Pukekohe on the Queen's Birthday, two ball cartridges were found amongst the ammunition dis tributed for the Lloyd Lindsay match. The discovery was made just before the firing began. Several spectators were in the line of fire. A bicycle race yesterday, fromPapakura to Ptirnel), about 20 miles, was won by E. Reynolds, who travelled the distanoe in lhr 24min 46sec, beating the record for ! this course. There were five competitors. Reynolds started from scratch. Wnumnoir, Mar 25. Speaking at Mr Shepherd's dinner, Mr Duthiesaid that it was very improbable that he would be a candid at tbe next general election. The general oommittee of the Welling* ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association passed a resolution, expressing a hope that the present management of the railways would be continued. Tna Postal Department have received an announcement by cable th»t Mr U. J. Creighton, mail agent at San Francisco, had died suddenly. On account; of the large number of burglaries which have been committed here of late the City Couuc:l have decided to write to the Government, asking that four additional policemen should be told off for night duty in the city. The Wellington Trades and Labor Council have instructed their becretary to convey their congratulations to the Queensland labor party on the success of tbe labor candidates at the late general elections. Dunbdiit, May 26. The Hon W. P. Reeves left for Law rence to-day, and addressed a public meeting there this evening. He denied that the Government were setting town against country, and complained of the Railway Commissioners not making any concession to the Labour Bureau, while he got concessions from the Union Com pany and the Manawatu Railway Company.

This Winter's Dancing.

The favorite dance item on every pro gramme is now the Barn-danoe, a sort of cousin of the I'as de Qualm* but about a* much like that elegant measure as Sir Roger de Coverley is to a minuet de la cour. The Barn-dance is more like the old polka-mazurka than anything else. It is distinctly lively, and therein is the secret of its popularity. We an evi dently at the beginning of a great re action from the ballroom languor which has obtained for so long. it is quit* usual to see several couples skip light heartedly and light souledly through even the exquisite waltzes from "Faust," whereas such a proceeding, even last winter, would have been regarded as most unorthodox. A polka is as. a rule, just a bit of a romp, and there is a dia rincc liking for Saratoga Quadrilles and Kitchen Lancers. In every way the fact is evidenced that the affectation dt rhythmical motion being a terrible bore; which has long held with our young men and madens, is dying out. The smart thing nowadays is to be smart, and the noble art of dawdling baa died of being overdone. —" Globe."

CRICKET.

SURREY v. NOTTS.

[FIR PBKU9 ASSOCIATION.]

London, May 86. In the cricket match between Surrey and Notts, the former won by seven wickets.

AUSTRALIANS v LANCASHIRE.

(Received May 26, 11 a.m.) Lootkw, May 25. Ihe match between the Australians and Lancashire began at Manchester. The latter in their first innings were all dis posed of for 87 runs.

COMMERCIAL.

Nbw York, May 24. The National Bank of Elmira, New York, has suspended payment. The "Daily News' 1 says chat serartl financial companies intend to invite imme* diate investments in Australia.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

The following U a summary of the business tiansac^ed at the lire stock market at the Addington yards on Thursday. The attendance was good, and business in most lines did not appear to hare suffered by the change of the day, caused by the Queen's Birthday fall- ingona Wednesday. Fat Shkbp, —About 8000 sheep came forward, more than* half of which were in the fat pens, which were occupied by a good even lot of crossbred*, with a fair shew of merino wethers, Prioes opened at about those ruling last week, but before the close of the sale business commenced to drag, and a fejr lines did not change hands. Crossbred wethers sold at from 14s sd, 14s lOd, 16s 7d, 17s to 19s 6d, ewes at from 14s 6d to 16s 9d, aged and inferior from lls lOd to 13s tfd, wethers and maiden ewes (mixed) from 14a 8d to 183, half bred wethers from 14s to 17s 9d, maiden ewes from 14s 3d to 18s Bd. Small and half-finished crossbreds brought from 8s 9d to 12s, and wen dull of sale. Best merino wether* sold at up to 13s 9d, and seoond class at from 89 ICd to 15s 4d, Fat Lamjm.—As the season advances. fat lambs get 83arof>r, only a few pens being yarded, and these changed hands at from lQs 6d to 13s lid, according to quality. Stork Shre? were not so numerous as of late, and any good useful sorts met with a ready market; as feed is plentiful for the time of year they are likely to be sought after. Fat Oattlk—There was only •mediant entry of fat cattle, the majority of which were by no means first class, and no change in values can be noted. Best steer* sold at. up to £9 7s 6d; second-rate from £6 to £7 10*, heifers from £4 15j, £6 17s 6d to £8, and cows from £6 6» to £7 7s 6d. Beef remains at about 20s to 22s per 1001b. Pros.—The pig pens were not quite so full as they were last week, and the majority of those forward were ■tores; In baconers, prices were well maintained. Ihe sale of porkers was irregular, and storss suffered a alight decline. Aline of fifty baconers went to the Wellington Bawa Factory at 48s, "WWT°*

THE ABBLUORTON GtJARDIAN: FRIDAY, MAT 26, 1803.



Wanted.^ cave at Mail Office^ RSHOMEKSHAM wilt resume her usual elates for Drawing and P,intin« on TUESDAY, 30th inel., «nd SATURDAY, June 3. _ ____13 YOU'.\G Men's Class next Sunday, Wesleynn Church Vestry. An afternoon with the Magazines. lou atv TjTRKSH Oyeters delivered in any part P of the town; also to train and coaoh for country.-MRB Whittikcto^ LTKATnKRS Cleaned, Dyed, awS V Ourled. Ladies' .nd OjjJjJJ* Gloves Cleaned. — Missbs Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. \\sQ Tuning and Repairing. Our Tuner, Mr Chat'away, is now m Ashburton. Orders promptly »"».»ded to.— H. M. Jo»™ ! _ Z—Z ANTKITKNOWN.-S W. Aleorn and Go's, premises will be closed to-morrow (Wednesday). Re-marking tock for Mls^Thursday l __. _ P~~ RF.WOOD for Sale at 15s per Cord. Apply to the Cuatodian, AAburton Domain. L—. Vrr ANTED Known.—T. Hoott W having eommenoed B««»^ # Cui; lll8 he will have% good -upply of Pork B»u»*es, Pork AMTtto.. fr«h»"df very day. i?L 4 rpHE Good Samaritan, tor the imme- I diate relief of pain.-LioHT s Cash g^ w# »_gp TJaVE you seen the New SHppe™ ■* W> XNi'KD Jinown-loe Creams, ice Oreamj, for the hot weather, always rea^ •» H. G. Flo^m'b, Confec tioner, East Street. TTIVk you secured some of ont t£ warnfsiippers for children, Ul- Cir ANTED Known.-Jacket & Dress W Department a specialty High class goods marked cheap. H. C. Sbobrs, llelford House. u _ YirANTED Known.-For Jacke^H, W Utaters, Dress Stuffs, etc. Come u» Melford Houße I _H :^»w«Bl ____. Known-:" The Corner "fa W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clotbing. —W. H. Collier. __„— —— XhTED Known- Anj>bbw Orr has opened his new premises with his First General and Grand display of Ivies' Jackets, Fur-lined OtorfuuMdhj nery, Carpets, Boots, etc.-ANDREW OIOMKRSET Meat Marfe. The oldest D thelargest, tfe 9 best, and the cheap •st. Small «3oods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Siloock. BANG lßangl Bang! Guns! Guns J Guns! by the best makers and itted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps,. Cartridges, Wads, nACtSm at J. W. Habdlby's, East Bfcifcet.- Guns repaired^ ______ •TiHE Misses Adams'new Refreshment* 1 Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at All times. Coleman's Buildings, k»ast Street. ■ Known— Hardlby Bros. W are wiling Women's Leather Bhoe* 4slid; Elastic Side Boots, splendid qualm, 4=» 9d; Leather Slippers only 2s lid Call early and purchase them.—' Harpiby Bros. 6 141 HOMBOPATHIC Medicines, price la. Sole »gent for distncfc, Light's Cash Store. 254 j VI ANTED Known—W. H. Collier's W y noted four clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6J, have just arrived in *Nj* 7*^ | tTlTANTlsiDrknown.-Como and see yy our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, eto. IL 0. Skobbs, Melford House. WANTKD Known—Great Bargains inLarfiea' UndercLnhing*. Milli nery, Mautlts, and Jackets at S. W. ALOORK A Oo.'s Compukory Sale. O' ~HEAP*Firewood—Short Dry Gum Firewood, at 26s per cord; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo s, Tretorton.-Apply Mbs Jambs Fruit Shop, 2_T" A I^ORN & co-s O» VV • -£»- Compulsory Sale. Flannelette at 3d, Drew Tweeda at 3|d, Kid Gloves greatly reduced, *\l7 HO is your Plumber 1 Why, J. W. W Habdujy, who is a Manufacturer of Bpouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and whe has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. THtEST Nickel Watches in the market, JLJ are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Saux, Jeweller. Guarantee with each watch. WHERE do you get yourlronmon eery? AtHAKDUYSof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chain*, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender an^ Fire Irons, and anything you require ,' TpASTER Csrdß and Booklets, New JTiJ Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Autoharpa, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers vmled for our Circulating Library. L. F. Aumm* and Co, Stationers' Hall. ___^ __—-, WANTED Known— Robbut Shields Charles Street, opposite .Wt»oiJen Factory, has commenced Dyeing 'aud Cleaning Ladies' and Men'ri GarrDei.is ' Blankets and Woollen Goods t-curcd. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saunders' Buildings, will be attended to. . _ d INTER Suits. Boys three garment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Onlorlal-made Knicker Suits frjm 10" JVJon'H nicely made Colonial Iweed *■!„:»*. :jo- CoVmial Tweed Suits to i.... , • 50s —Ashburton Clothing \ Al..n. -.'•■■<l«rH 1 Buildin«fl. Robbkt A'.<;oiir^ - OALVAUJii, ex Rualiine, Biaukets, KJ Shirtings, and Flanellettea nothing the worse, but which the extra insurance on my other goods will enable mo to sell less than mual prices, aud as they are direct from the Manufacturers any one wanting ought to secure a supply at once. Robert Alcorn. Sannders' Building^ i'lie sieat Tea \ T\ CaN.I'EItBCR-i' tor the money, and irt»o from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s,



WINTER, 1893 G. J. Neill & Co. RESPECTFULLY DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ]few Goods. ITew Goods. PBESSES. DRESSES. The latest in Shot Rep, double width, 2s 6d Amazon Oloth, double width, 1« lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6Jd Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7£d Astrakhan?, Beaver Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2s lid. Double B«kJ White Sheeting, IOJd Heavy Forfar, 6Jd Blankftts, Blankets, from 7» lid All Wool Colonial Flannel, Is. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's Suit*, 19s 6d Men's Heavy Suits, 25s 6d Men's Whip Cord Tweed Suits, 29s 6d „,,, Boya' Suits, 4s lid j Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 3s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. * WONDERFUL VALUE IN BOOTS. Ladies' Shces, 4s lid; Strong Leather Slippers, 3s 6d Men'a Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d Ladies' Strong B.S. Boots, 6a lid . Patent Leather Slippers in endless variety, at G. J. NEILL & CO.'S, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. " COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALOORN & COS. STOG£ OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Em qommenoison THURSDAY, 11-th INST. EVERY ARTftLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. ■ S. W. ALCOBIT & CO. EAST STREET. ,



-~ [A CARDjT MRS A. ©.""SLaRIIMSE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEEMS ON APPLICATION. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, WINTER 1893. BAIN. BAIN. RAIN. WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS I EAVE your measure at the Factory. | J-* Over 100 patterns to choose from. OIL COATS ! OIL COATS I OIL COATS From lOs 9d. LEATHER LEATHER LEATHER Try the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY for your NEXT PAIR of BOOTS. _ KP *<>» will Save Iff per cent* BLANKETS ~ ... 10s 9d RUGS ... 7s «d FLANNELS Is per yard | NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AICD "Waterproof Manufacturers. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. FOR WEDDIMC PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, & PRESENTATIONS TNSPECTION is invited of the very J_ choice and high class Stock of S- SALEK. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIAJTS AGENT. A very larga stock of Electro Plate and Silver Ware, Engagement and Wedding Rings. Marble Clocks and Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description ; forming a splendid selection of new and unique coods. iust the thing for presents and ob- Sned specially for the ASHBURTON TRADE. —A SPECIALTY.— The Rotherham English Lever Watohes expressly made by Rotherham for S. S*lek are becoming famous throughout the district as the MOST RELIABLE WATCHES OBTAINABLE. f3T Special attention is devoted to the WaiChmaking and Jewellery repairing department. "With the extra assistance obtained, work is turned out promptly. LOWEST CHARGES, CONSISTENT WITH SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. S. SALEK, WATOBMA&ER & JEWELLER



Hardley Bros- HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST j SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKKD AT Very Low Prices TOOLBAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial Blankets from 17s 6A. Waterproof Overcoat*, grand goods, from 29d 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM 4 COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Drees Tweed at6|d. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. Our Boot Stock in now Complete ia every Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. i Men's Watertight 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 Hats, > latest shapes, only If, only a limited number left. Splendid Fur Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. a ARDIdEY BROS., ARCADE. HINDS PUBLIC DIP. BROOKE'S ASHBURTON DIP. CHEBTSEY PUBLIC DIP. /"\WING to the Delay caused by the wet weather the Charge will still be One Penny per head until FRIDAY, May'lß, after then lsd per head. C. M. Brooke, ASHBURTON. STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. Gteorge OsßOßna Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO OUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satif action. Orders may be left with MRGUDSEM* Tinwald ', Or, GEORGE QSBORNE, 3*6 WlUowby.



FOR BAU E y The Following I M PLEMENTB, NEW LAST SEASON. IMcSherry DRILL, 16 cmilter, with broadcast attachment 1 Cambridge ROLLER, Seed Cannieter *nd Chain Harrows ~| Portable HUT, a first class one -I Set DISC H ARROWS, ten feet 400 Gallon IROK TaNK» wilh l*P F.~FERRIMAN. 6 148.



NOTICE. Our advertising clients and the sub* cribers to the " Mail" and " Guardian " are hereby informed that Mr J. C. Bell late Deputy Official Assignee in bankruptcy has been appointed canvasser and collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company Limited, in the place of Mr H. W. Barrett. Mr Bell will visit the country districts Bhortly, of which due notice will be given. Ashburton Publishing Company, May 1,1893.



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