Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1895.

1 Mr John McLachlan, M.H.R., for Ash burton, speaking in tha Oddfellowa' Hall j to the Ashburtoi " jack bqbihson " electors recently ' T.iniTUT ATTftK snninniaaH fn* 111

ignorance of certain provisions of, an Act by saying that the clauses of some Bills were passed before one could say " Jack Robinson." We showed In a subject article that the Bill had not by any means passed like " Jack Robinson," but that a good many divisions had taken place upon it. Mr McLachlan'B name does not appear in the Hansa d re cords of those divisions at all, and he ought to talk very strongly to the Govern ment printer for leaving his name out of the list. But whether Mr McLachlan was in the House or not the Bills passed, and ■-oma of our readers will be surprised to learn that during the fifty-four years New Z 'aland has enjoyed the privilege of send ing members to the House, and paying them honoraria for the words of wisdom or otherwise they have hid printed, in Hansard, 5135 Acts have been passed and 57 sessions have been he'd. This v at the race of an Act of Parliament per week, cr one Act for every 120 head of the whole population — man, woman, and child. But if the Acts passed with "Jack Robinson" speed, their repeal was also speedy for 4000 Acts have already been sent to the limbo of forgotten things. When we had the old provincial form of Govern menfe there were no less than 2323 Acts of ordinance passed. The little Parljiments held sway in the colony for 23 years, and 2323 Acts placed on the provincial bocks of the law make no bid record at all in law-making by the pocket edition parlia ments. But of this vast number of ordin ances 2218 have been wiped off the slate, and only 1 5 have weathered the storm. A few more years and these will be absorbed in orchor Acts to be paesei by the concentrated wisdom of New Zealand in parliament assembled. The provinces were abolished in 1876--that is, their Dowers of self-government wereloppedand top two Houses of Parliament and the General jjovernmen'/ assuned their functions, —but if p.ne can gather the Premier's object from what he has hinted in regard to local government, a return to n modified form of provincialism is aimed at, but without, of course, the petty Parliament, executive. Speaker, etc, w-hicfr each province sported in the olden days. The proyinces are now but geographical divisions of the colony, but since they were reduced to that condition, and the little confederation ceased to exist, absorbed in th* organisation whose head-quarters ape in Wellington, there have been passed under the new order of things 2972 Acts of Parliament, but J. 602 of them have in that time been repealed and not a tear has been shed ever one solitary/victim of them all, and nofc a single note of requiem song has been sung over their early graves.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ . Cable news on fourth page. The lawn tennis match between Can terbury t>nd Ofcago was concluded at Dane din yesterday. Otago won by 37 seta to Canterbury's 28. Boddington being unable to play two sets went by default to Canterbury. His Worship the Mayor has kindly consented to take the chair at Rev. L, ; M. Isitt's meeting on Friday night. Following the public meeting, an opportunity wiU be afforded to Mr Isitt's friends and supporters to bid him Qod spaed. Some anxiety prevailed in the town and district owing the ss Penguin not havir g arrived at Wellington up lo Tuesday morning. Enquiries were made at thg Head offica yesfcercUy evening, with tls result that a telegram came So hand that the delayed boat got safely to her destina tion during the forenoon of Tuesday. The funeral of the lato Mr J. T. M^tson took place yesterday afternoon at the Papanui Cemetery, There was a large and representative attendance of business men and clienti? and past and present em ployee of thu fi at with which the de ceased gentleman way connected. A large nurnhor of beautiful wreaths were laid on the ooftyn. Tfye jGhijof mourners wore relatives and personal friends. Whilst the procession was on its way from Spring field to the Papanui Church the bells, which wei-a the gift of Mr Matson, rang a muffled pea!. Thg ceremony in the church and at the grave was conducted b,y the Bishop of Christchurch and the Key. Mr Windsor. Fcrsona desiroif s of possessing a first class and reliable English timekeeper, ebtajned at a very low price, are recommended to call or Insure R. Murray and Son, who in this i«su« advertise tbt best Eogliih work ftt leei (bit koodoo prlcci,—Apvi,

tj Mr Henry Dodson, the well known I c Nelson brewer, died yesterday morning. ] ' On Good Friday af ceraoon Mr and Mrs f • FT. A. Gates, the Misses G ttes, and other J members of the Gates' family, paid a visit' to the Ashburton Hospital and entertained J [ the patients with a numbar of vocal and I , instrumental ael ctions. | A Manawatu paper says :—As show [ Ing he number of rabbits in the i e'gh bourhood of Mount Fr.nklyn, an ex > perimenc Mr W. Dougal tiiel hst wek is i interesting. He ran a furrow along; one '. of his paddocks, and in it he pvt.Kome poison The nex mirnirg he ccunt> d 175 rabbits lying dead in the furrow and over 200 within a short c!i->tance of it He also had a dead fox in the trench. At the Police Court this morning— before Messrs R. Alcorn and T. Bullock J.P.—-Neils Ludwig, who was charged with being a rogue and vagabond, and being illegally on the premises of the Rev. G. B. Inglis, pleaded hard to have a sentense of three months' imprisonment, as he had no money, and no place to sleep. | Serjeant Moller siid this wa-i perfectly true, but the man was a drunkard, and had been previously convicted as an idle and dissolute person, and it would be a eha*ity to give him three months. Prisoner was sentenced to one month with hard labor, , The Penguin arrived at Wellington from Lyttelton on Tuesday morning, after a passage of 61 hours. She left Lyttelton at 10 15 p.m on .Saturday, bub on her nearing Wellington Heads on Sunday morning squalls of blinding rain and a heavy southerly gale blowing, completely obscured the land, and Captain Manning decided to ran for Port Underwood. Two attempts were made to get across on Monday, at 9 a m. and 1 p.m., but on each occasion when ihe was outside, the weather was so thick that it was deemed advisable to return. Another start was made at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning, and with success. The passengers were made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances and a concert was organised on Monday night, but under somewhat depressing circumstances, The usual monthly meeting of No. 25 South Rakaia L.O.L. was held on Friday evening, Fifty of the brethren were present. The P.G,M. Bro. Nelson occupied the chair, supported by the G L. Officers Bros. Caygill and 'fhorne. The lodge was raised to the A. P. degree, and two Brothers received this degree. The A.P, lecture was given by P.M. Bron. Hewitt and Lyness. P.M. Bro. Shephard presented to the lodge, on behalf of Bros. Rowntree and P.M. Bro Shannon, an A P. tracing board. The following; lod<es were represented—Nos. 3, 16, 22, 23, 52. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed t to the visiting brethren. The visitors _. were entertained by the members of No. OK

At the last meeting of the S juth Rakaia Road Board, it was resolved to invite tenders for metalling Normanby road In " the Vtlhge Settlement amongst; the » settlers only, in four contacts, this money 1 being a portion of the accrued thirds. » The B ard'a intention is to divide the s work as much as possible Amongst fchV 1 settlers, As the present Board lapses by 3 effluxion of time, an election of five mem -3 bera will be held at the Board's office, | and at the gravel reserve, Sprott's corner, 1 on Kyle Road, on Wednesday, May 1. 1 Nominations must be delivered to the 3 returning officer not later than noon on ' Thursday, April 25 The annual meeting ' of ratepayers wiil be held at noon on May 3 ; 2. The first meeting of the new Board will hn hfilri at- 3 <vm t.ha aama Avo

The authorities of Trinity College, LoncLn, are this year making a new de parture in their work in the colonies Biiherto their local examinations have 'been confined to the various branches of the theory of music ; the experiment is now to be tried of sending to the colonies a thoroughly competent musician to .examine in the various branches of prac tical music. The advantage of having their work tested by able and independent 'authority will doubtless be eagerly we! omed by all competent te;-c'itw and earnest students The exanvner, whose vieifc will occur in tbe spring, is Mr Myles Birket Foster, the wel'-known composer.* Mr Foster is a a Associate of the Royal lActdemy, a Fellow of the College of Organists, and a Licentiate of Trinity Co'lege, and has had very wide experience as an examiner in England. I s The anniversary services of the Primitive f Methodist' Sunday school were held on Sunday last, and considoilng the very inclement weather, the congregations were excellent, rlhe phurch was most tastefully decorated, beautiful ferns being fient by Mr Sharplin all the way from Alford Forest; the numerous motto texts which graced the walls of the building, were appropriate to Easter, and Sunday Schools, At lha morning service Mr L OlDhert preached on "Training the Children," from the words, ''Take this child and nurse it for me," The need of training, and results of trainlnc;, were the points enlarged upon, with forceful utterance and apt illustration. The child ren assisted by the choir, sang very sweetly hymns suitable fco the occasion, the choir also contributed with taste »n<fr expression a collection an hem from "Heart and Voice." The singing was conJucted by Mr J. Jones, with Mrs W, C. Davis at the organ. The afternoon service was specially a children's one, A very good congregation assembled and the service was both interesting aiid enjoyable. Mr <f. Thomas, of Christchurch, gave an address on ''The Bible," and the pastor spoke upon, "Observing, Inquiring, walking, resting," Notwithstanding the rain, the church was well fi)led in the evening. Rev J Olpherfc, preached an interesting sermon. The choir contri buted the anthem "Toiling and Rowing," very effectively. The soiree which should have taken plaoe on Monday night, was postponed until Thursday week, April 25. The afternoon service will also be repeated next Sabbath afternoon.

SPORTING.

*. 0.J.0. AUrUMN MEETING, 1 SECOND DaY ■'■ Christchuboh, April 16 The Canterbury 'Jockey .Club's Autumn Meeting was continued to day. The weather, was bleak and cold, but the attendance was fairly large. The sum of £5311 was put through the totalisator. The following are the results of the racing : — Peekswiok Hurdle Race.—Barnardo 1, Ebor 2, Smuggler 3. Dividends—£3 03 6.< and £3. NprseryHandicap.— Emmeline 1, Euroc lydon 2, Gipsy grand 3, Dividend—^! 12s 6d. Great Autumn 1 Handicap, of 500 soya. One mile and a-half. North Atlantic, 9at lib ... .„ ... i Skirmisher, Bst 31b , tm 2 Silver Spec, 6at 121b 3 Otsket and Au Revoir were scratched. Atdershot led to the top turn, when North Atlantic joined him, and speedily having him settled, went on and won without bejng headed. Time—2 42 Dividend~£s 63. Challenge Stakes. — Mannlicher J, Euroclydon 2, Musketry 3. Dividends— £313*6dand£4 7s6d. Tesipletox Handicap —Lord Zetland 1, Britomarte % Gcodwqod 3, Dividends— £B 16s and' £7 12s. '' ' ' Addington Plate.—Lady Lear 1, Sharp, shot 2, Art\lleur 3. Dividends—£s 14s fid and £6 is 61. FiNAjti Handicap.— Barmby 1, Beadon well 2, Aldershot $. Disridends~-£4 6s 6d a,nd£4 Ip 3. " ' "' r '

Springburn.

♦ From Our Correspondent.

1 Mr W. S. Muslin, M.H.R , addressed - a fairly numerous meeting of his con stituents in the Springburn Town Hall, on Tuesday night. Mr Chapman wab voted to the chair and. briefly introduced Mr Maslia to the m reting. It is un necessary to report Mr Maslin's address, as it was practically the same which, has been reported from other centres. After ai swering a few questions on the motion of Mr Hiiall, seconded by Mr Pymes, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Maslin for his address was uhariimoufiy carrier). In your Monday's issae there appears a leading article on Hail way Freight, which appears to many of your readers rather one sided. Admitting at once the in justice of charging farmers from Rakaia south the heavier charges than Spring field to Lyttelton the question is asked. If the charges on wool are too hea-y what about the still heavier charges on all kinds of produce, raised for shipment ? The wool charges only aff ct a few com pared to the many farmers on the plains who suffer grievously these hard times owing to poor prices given for their pro duce. If oats had kept up to 2r or 2s 6d per bushel, and whtat in p:oportion, there would have been little to complain about, bub when the price given Is about a third of that quoted, and reaping, thresh ing, and railway freights are deducted from it, it seems that about all the poor "3G3ky" has to live on is the straw. Speaking of railway freights reminds me that the Colonial Treasurer when de livering the Financial Statement last year, in speaking of the Bill to be introduced to enable the Government to resume possession of the Railways, laid particular stress upon one point, namely, that if the House passed the Railways Bill it was the Intention of the Government to reduce freights and fares so as to pnt settlers Jiving in the back country districts on the same equality as those living within twenty milea of the centres of population. By ao doing they hoped to give induce ment to the people to settle in the country. It has not yet come to pass, and people are wondering whether it ever will Be fore the railway oan become a paying success, on branch lines especially, the fares will have to be greatly reduced and freights also. It Is no uncommon thing to see the train leave here with no passengers, and eight or ten trapa going to Ashburton with passengers who if the fares were not so prohibitory, would cer ta:nly go by train. There is another little matter that is also worth mentioning that has also tended to retard passengers travelling from Ashburton of late es pecially, i.e., if any passenger happens to be unfortunate enough to purchase a few articles in Ashburton, directly he sets foot upoa the rajjlway platform the lynx eyes of tha officials are upon him, and il he attempts to enter the carriage with them he is stopped and haa to pay freight upan them. This is carried to excess, and certainly ought to be stopped. There is reason in all things, but there is no reason in the manner your railway offi cials worry their passengers. lOne thing is certain that before the Go* vernment can Induce people to settle upon the land, they must reduce fares, «nd freights for all kinds of farm produce. It U thrown out as a hint to our members. H i has shown himself auxious to work on behalf of his constituents, and if he

succeeds in inducing the Government to carry out the pledga given by the Colonial Treasurer, he will earn the best thanks of the farmers from Alford Forest to Geraldine.

Ashburton Art Society.

«, SECOND NOTICE, Owing to the weather on Easter Monday, the attendance at the Society 8 exhibition was poor. In the evening there was some music, and a few songs by some of our local singers. To resume notice of the paintings when we left off in the catalogue, we come to No. 26, 'Head of the Loch,' by Miss Fox. Tl is is a striking painting, full of beauties —and faults. It requires a master to paint the subtle charms of the Lochs of Scotland in their vaiying changes of light and shadow, of greys and vivid colour. Nowhere in New Zealand does one see the lovely purple and green of a highland hill-side, the charming autumnal tints of the old British foliage. New Zealand is no doubt an at tisfc's paradise, but, he must learn to modify hiß foliage tints, though he may have untrammel'ed range through the colors in his sunrises and sunsets. Miss Fox has painted well, and we predict-, and hope to see, better next time. No. 27, ' Swamp, 1 by Miss Shury. This ia a pretty little painting, broadly treated, and typical of New Zealand swamp ecenery. The artist is evidently a pupil of Mr Gibb. No. 28, ' Study of a horse,' by Miss E. Jones. The horse is good—full of motion and life. No. 29, 'Bush Scene,' Miss Shury. The work is very Rood, but the subject is surely not a New Zealand one, as it wants the undergrowth that is met all over the South Island. No. 30, 'Te Anau; sunset,' by Miss Grubb. The sky is good, but the hills and foliage want finish. Finish is what almost all of our New Zealand artists seem to fail I in. Look at No. 79, by Mr Maidment, a Scotch artist, and then look at the one underneath by Mr Allen. One ia ftnislied, the other is good, but wants weeks of labor. No* 31,' Mill beside the stream,' by Miss K. Field. A pretty bit of color, inclined to be hard in the outline. No. 32, by the ' Bame artist, a very faithful copy of ' The Pilot' by Cousins in the art gallery ia Christchurch. No. 33, ' Aorangi,' by Miss K. Boyle. The snow covered peak is well done, but the middle distance and fore ground are too much alike in color and in tone. No. 34. ' Swiss scene,' by Miss Priedlander; The coloring too high; the drawing fair. No. 35, ' Sunset, breakers.' Miss Saury's best effort. The sky is very Ejood, and the middle distance well painted. No. 3Q, 'Llugiiy,' by Miss fj. Gates. Gooc', iky good, distance and middle distance good, but inclined to be sluirred in the fore ground—but still good. No, 37, 'I's biggest,' by Miss Fox, a copy and enlarge ment of one of the last year's Academy pictures ; hard to paint, and Miss Fox is a

beginner. The dog is very good, the child too old in the face, but taken all in all, fairly well painted. No. 38,'Flowers,'by Miss Friedlander.—Very carefully done* No. 39, ' Panel Daisies,' by Miss Shury.—Nicely done. No. 40, 'Hazel Copse' by the late Mr E. fl. Gifford. One of the best paint ings in the exhibition—simply a gem in water color. No. 41, ' Interior of San Lorenzo,' by the same artist. Here we have a vivid illustration of the possibilities of water color as ft medium- Cannot our young artjsts take a legsqn frpm this in what is solely a British art, viz,,' w.itev color, '^fote the drawing and lenial perspeciive, the lovely soft coloring, and the almost photo graphic attention to the smallest detail. What lovely soft shadows, where there is the most delicate suggestion of purple. There is not one harsh line in the work, and yet all is distinct. N». 42, 'Moeraki boulders,'; 1 another by the same brush,, simply lovely. Look, oh yoa young artiste, and see the possibilities of water golor ? No. I 43, 'Clovelfy,'' unfinished sketoli, by the' same. One regrets that it is unfinished, as from what one sees it Qin be guessed what the painting would have been like. No. 45, " Bridge over the Arho, Florence.' Agiin another by >Mr Gifford, and another water color gem. We may safely say that the collection of paintings by the late Mr E. H. Gifford are the gems of the exhibition. No. 48,: •Feeding goats,' by Miss K. J^ield. Beautifully painted. The leaves of the vine above the door and the child's face are capitally done. No. 49, • Cathedral peaks, Manapouri,'by Miss L. Grubb. The beat ?f Miss Grubb's exhibi s. ■

European and Other Foreign Items

Paris, April 15 The Figaro reports that the explorer Nansen has reached the North Pole. ! Berlin, April 15 The Foreign Powers combined send fifty warships to the opening of the Baltic canai. April 16 Reports have reached here th<*t King Oscar's fear of the danger of a confl'ct between Norway and Sweden is growings and that if an open breach happens tie intends to abdicate. The Swedish military openly boast they could easily occupy Norway, towards which country the Grown Prince has no friendly feeling. Cairo, April 15 The French Consular Court here adjudges that the Canal Company is absolutely French. An appeal has been lodged against the decision, which was awaited with considerable interest as involving a claim of exclusive jurisdiction of the Canal. The Convention of 1866 describes the Company as Egyptian. Washington, April 16 Nicaragua proposes that a commis sion be appointed to settle the amount of indemnity which should be paid to Great Britain. A favorable reply has been sent to the British ultimatum.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

London, April 15 An excursion train was thrown off the railt w^hile going round a curve at Bacfcman, in Cornwall. .Thirty persons were injured.

THE INCOME TAX

Washington, April 16 * There is a general movement in . America by the railways and banks j to relist the income tax, which the c President seeks to impose regardless of 1 the Supreme Court's decision.

CHITRAL.

♦ ■■ Calcutta, April 15 i Colonel Batlye was killed just as the detachment regained camp. The Khau of Dir has captured the fort of Dir, and taken XJmra Khan's brother Mahomed prisoner. He intends to give up both to the English. The Panjakora river has been rebridged. The Second Brigade captured Dir, a fort north of Hidi Panjakora, which is I a severe blow to the enemy. After a sever* light Umra Khan's brother sur rendered to the British. ! April 16. Captain Kelly, with 300 Sepoys, has relieved Mastuj, wherein was Lieut. Bretherton, after an arduous march. The relieving party were compelled to carry the guns across the stream, as the bridges had been destroyed by the enemy. On approaching the enemy the Sepoys rushed a series of stone walls, which were captured at the point of the bayonet after an hour's fighting. The casualties on the British side were only trivial. Umra Khan has re quested an armistice, but this has been refused him unless he is prepared to make complete submission.

LABOR

i , Newcastle, April 16 At the general meeting of miners held at Lambton, the chairman of the Miners' Association stated that the delegates had decided that morning to declare all strikes off, and allow each man to make the best terms he could for returning to work. He denounced the vacillating action of some lodges which refused to abide by the strike ballot. All efforts to resist the attempts of the Piasters to grind them down during the last two years had failed through want of unanimity among the miners. The leaders did not believe in strikes, but had no other resource. They had promises from southern and western district miners to join them when they were prepared for a general strike. He also alleged the miners were eager to get the masters in conference. Resolutions were carried condemning Wallsend and Borehole miners for refusing to abide by the strike ballot, declaring that the miners as a body abide by it, and that the time has arrived to strike or starve. A resolution in favor of getting the masters in conference, and that strikes be declared off for two months, pending a conference, was lost. April 17 Curran and Lambton have been committed for trial in connection with the Minimie outrage.

The Sewernge Fatality

. A S»il Sceae Melbourne, April 16 The bodies of all tha men have been recovered from the sewerage tunnel. They were evidently drowned in the first rush of water. Some painful scenes occurred at the recovery of the bodies of thoße drowned in the sewer, especially in the ease of Foster, who had for a loag period been out of worJc, and begged for employment, as he had a family of six children dependent on him, and they were, almost starving. He obtained a position in the shift through another employee being unable to work. When his body was brought to the surface, two of his youngest phjldren threw their arms round it and cried " Father, a;n't you coming home to dinner to day." A relief subscrip tion has been started.

Cardinal Moran on Volunteering.

SyDNiSY, April 16 Cardinal Moran, referring %o $lje. Easter Encampment, said He would like to see all young Australians trained to arms. He fully recognised that there was no greater scourge than the standing armies of Europe, but it would be well if all citizens were al ways ready to defend Australia 31$ repej an £nemy. ft w.ag pqasi&le |o obtain |;his without risking the incubus of 4 standing army.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

iIB4I6UT W tliM fROM ■A JTITO -«

Hbisbane April 17 Robert Isaacs, formerly teller in the Georgetown branch of the Bank of New South Wales, was found not guilty at the loc»l District Court, of the larceny of £250 of the bick's money. Judge Noel, addressing the prisoner, said the jury had brought him in not guilty ■ but it wsb the most corrupt verdict ever delivered by a jury in any court in Queensland. He should make it his duty to ask the Attorney-General whether it was not necessary, for the protection of the honest portion of the community, to withdraw from the people of the district the right to try criminals Isaacs was arrested and found guilty of embezzling a further sum of £100. .

Frozen Meat and Butter

Hobabt, April 17 The Council of Agriculture hat appointed a committee to enquire into the export trade of frozen meat and butter. It was considered premature to attempt to establish a meat trade with England at pretest, but it was I decided to provide cool storage locally. Sydkby, April 17 . A.t a Conference of representative* . of the County Moat and Chilling Com panies, it wag decided to. form an association for the furtherance of their mutual interests, and those of paste* ralists consigning meat to both looal and London markets.

MR WARD.

Lonvok, April 16 Mr vVard told an interviewer that the whole of New Zealand legislation was devoted to keeping finances of the colony in a healthy condition. The toryism of the .Labor members in re* gard to finance was a valuable force.

The Armenians.

London, April 16 Mr CUadstoneinformed the Armenian refugees that he felt it a Christian duty to work in their cause. It was hope less to expect the Sultan would votun* tarily institute reforms.

PRINCE BISMARCK

BEKUS, April 16 The/report thftt Prince Bismarck is seriously ill is denied.

THE COREAN WAR

Toklo, April 15 Cholera has appeared at Hiroshima and the Mikado has therefore gone to Kioto. Shanghai, April 16 The Japanese have confiscated the British steamer Yinksang, seized at Taku, as a prize of war, on the ground of carrying arms for the Chinese. London, April 16 The Times' special reporter in Shang hai telegraphs that the terms of peace between China and Japan include tho independence of Corea, the retention by Japan of the conquered places, also the territory east of Liao river, the concession of Formosa, an indemnity of a hundred million dollars, and an offensive and defensive alliance.

Fearful Earthquake.

— ♦ _ Vienna, April 15 Severe earthquake shocks were felt at Trieste and Krainburg bat the damage was only slight. Vienna, April 16 Further reports show that the earthquake was much more serious than at first reported. It affected the whole of southern Austria and the north of Italy, The population of Laybach is camped in the streets; Thirty-one shocks were felt, accom panied by incessant subterranean roan of a most terrifying description. Every house in town was damaged} and the railways io the locality are so twisted about as to be unworkable. Many lives were lost at Venice. A thousand females are camped in gardens, and the streets of Trieste are blocked by people praying upon their knees. At Fiume the shock emptied the theatre, and the city was stricken by panic. Every boat available war filled with fugitives making foi* the ships in the harbor. Considerable damage is reported at Arco, Gorits, Oilli, Velden, and Krainburg.

A Sensational Balloon Ascent.

A All* «a la a Karate* Saltern Buskin, April 17 J u«t as everything was ready for a balloon ascent at Gympie, the balloon caught fire, and ihot into the air, with Miss Essie Viola and her parachute. The aeronant with gnat difficulty maintained her seat and went up nearly a mile, the fire gradually spreading all the while. Miss Viola was unable to detach the parachute at the ropes were entangled. After travelling some distance the balloon began to fail, and the parachute opened but would not work. Finally it too caught fire, when still sotno distance from the ground. When near the earth Miss Viola jumped clear of the burning mast and escaped unhurt. The balloon and parachute were destroyed.

In the Ice Region.

- S*djjsy, April If - The ship Largjemore, from Rio, when in a high latitude was for fivt, days completely hemmed in by an muu&we collection of icebergs, estimated to be eight hundred miles in length. She collided with a berg, an,d received can* siderable daua^e tq hep bow. l"h« position of th^ yeenel was so seriotu that the boats were proriai^ned iq readings to leave her.

V THJB (ASltfctißtfON <W ARDIAN: WEDNESDAY. APRIL ll "isfll



fit sine as Notices NEW GOODS 0. J. NEILL. I A.CE Curtains Is lid pur Table Damask Is 31 Heavy Winter Dresses r Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at the very lowest possible price Blankets of all descriptions from 7a lid pair All Wool Flannel B|d, Shetland, Grey, and White Men's Tweed Suite, Us 6i Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid Boys'TVeed Suits 3s lid Tweed Caps 6d BOOTS. BOOTS. Women's Shoes, 4s lid Men's Boot*, 7s 6d ALL BOOTS COST PRICE AT G. J. NEILI/S FSIEDLANDER'S CORNER, BAST STREET. FLETCHER BROS. A RU JUST LANDING THE FOLLOWING GOODS FOR COMING SEASON 100 OASE3 WHITE ROSE KERO- 50 CASES « LIGHT OF THE AGE SENB, 150 per cent Test. KEROSENE, 150 per cent Test. These two brands of Kerosene are the Safest and Best Light-giving Oils Procurable 5 Tons Moir's New Oatmeal 5 Owt Oatina or Rolled Oats in Packet 5 Owt Germina and Bags I Ton Golden Syrup in sGlb tins | Ton Black Treacle in 561b tins 5 Cases,, „ „ 28ib „ 4 Oases „ „ „ 281b „ 8 » '"'»> m „ l*lb » 2 „ „ „ „ Hlb „ 5,, a t, s» 71b ,- s'„  » •» 71b n% 5 „ „  „ 41b , 5 „ „ ji »> 41b ji 5 m i» •» ii 21b „ 5 ,j, „ „ „ 2lb „ 1 Ton Wheatraeal SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. W b have just made a contract with the Auckland Sugar Refining Com pany to be supplied with their finest No 1 Sugar at a greatly Reduced|Rate. Enquire our price before going elsewhere. Dairy Salt. Dairy Salt, We have just received a Consi&nmant of the Finest Refined Dair; Salt. ! v g Tons Fine Salt in lcwt bags. ( 2 Tons Fine Salt in 581b bigs 2 „ „ „ Hlb „ 2 „ „ „ 71b „ I JUST ARRIVED—A Splendid Line of Hudson's Water Biscuits in 411 tins, to be cleared at Is 7d per tin. lins Free.' J FLETCHER BROS., C\SH SUPPLY STOftEIS, S ASHBURTON AND CHRISTOBX ROH. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, RUGS, MATS, etc., AT r T. H. UNDRILL & Go's. rtJRT landed, a choice assortment of the above, to be sold at th^ IJO^csf; *^ Possible Prices. ■,'*■ j i: Also a shipment of Best Kapok for BED\ PILLOWS, CUSHIONS, etc. Those requiring warm beds for the Winter would do well in getting our prices GHtrl v We have also a Large Stock of IRON and BRASS BEDSTEADS from £10 iO^ to 25*. Austrian, American, and Colonial CHaIRS- FURNITURE of all kinds, our own make. PICTURE FRAMING to suit all Pictures, —NOTE THE ADDRESS— X^EXT BUILDING SOCIETY, TANCRED STREET. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT JN Or^er to meet the limes we have opened a New Department, and with the htesfc improved machinery and skilled labor, we have effected the following DEDUCTION? in prices. NF.W 1 Men's Fashionable Al! wool Tweed or Serge Salts to measure, DEPARTMENT. | 47-s6d, 55a, 57s (U, QOs, 65 3, 70a, 755, 80j. ] I S 1 Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, rWAKTMENT. / (H*nd Sewn). 77s fid, 82s 6d, 90j 9os 100s. f3LMfr*' The pr-'ces quoted »re in both departmenta for the same quality suitinßS. kiSif 'j'i ie reductions of 17s 6d to 20s per suit in the New Department repre sent the difference in the cost of labor and extras. Our Jnns cßtaWi bed reputation is a sufficient guarantee for FIT, QUALITY, and WORK \fANSHIP in both Deparrments. The Largest Stock of Ttfloring Goods in the District to choose from, craighradTberrmau THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERB, ASH BURTON. ♦ w*



1 Wanted. WANTED, a smart Shop Buy. Applj by letter to Boot Shop, Post Offioe •4:131 OST—Between Poet Office and N.E Be'.t, Silver Lever Watch and Chain Medal attached. Finder rewarded 01 leading same at Office of this Paper. 4135 a 0 LET.—A Hcuce of Hx Rooms, wit! I outbui'dingo ; one acre garden, we situatpd. Arrangements for paddocks can be made if desired. App!y t< Charles 4 Hi MERRJTT Typewriter, quite , new good order; £4 oifh Eagl Fountain Pen Is each. Stylographi Pens.-—H. M Jonks ' TCJST Arrived, ex Aorangi, the bea fj and cheapest shipment of Bicycle ever landed in New Zeahnd. Prices £H and £16 —Carson anj> Co. 4 13 riTANTSD KNOWN.-Warm carpe *» slippers for Winter wear, girl 9d, Is, women's Is 9.3.— W. H. Collier 11 The Corner." B"~~OOKS-The Genuine Clearing Sal at great reductions will be con tinued at my shop.—J. Marsden, Tanorei street. 412' fW EVER such a chance before in Ash >> burton. Friday and Saturday only Mas Adams, being compelled to realiz on her stock, will refuse no reasonabl offer for anything in store. Easter present Easter gifts 4 9' ANTED To Rent.—A House o about six rooms, in or near Ash burton. Apply Box 34. 4 8 WANTED, ¥oung Lady or Gentle nnan Boarder in a private family Terms moderate. Apply V, Mail Office fVO Let or for Sale—Seven-roomei *• House, with half acre of land plantel with Fruit Trees, and Tennli Lawn; in the most healthy part of thi town, close to the Domain. Term very easy. Apply Robert Alcorn. 43i \* ANIEDKNOWN. -Thecelebrate< V\ Ifarmr.uth Oilskins can be ob r tamed at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." '> , , *i> ANTED—Every Lady to tr; M VV Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders lef at Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton 9. will receive prompt attention. 10 81 WAJSTaiD Known — Great Bargain are now being given for Cash ii  all departments. Bafore laying oot you money for Drapery, Boots, etc., give us i call.— H. C. Segers, Melford Hou^e. WANTED Known.—That our Nei Autumn Goods are now on view Novelties in all Departments. Landinj ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes.—Mix CHELL AND TURNER. FINEST Separator Butter, the bes brand in the market, Lid per lb.- Fletcher Beos,, Ashburton. IM PO RTANl'fo Men ! Mitchbl and Turner Outfitting Specialists Style, Fit, and Good Value in all cases. BANG ! Bang i Bang 1 My new ses son's stock of Ammunition to han< Eley's, Kynock's and, Quo Cartridges Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases an< aU sporting materials of the first qualit; at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium CASH, CASH. Drapary, Boots, Cloth ing, etc. New Goods just opened Rveryihins; reducad for Cash.-~H. C *• iSroers, Melfotd House. pHOTCE F KUIT 5. —Feaches, bananas oranges, lemons and tomatoes, a H. A . Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner East street. WAN'L'HiD Known — The Missk Urquhakt have started Drees miking, and having a thor.usghknowledge of the business, combined with moderat charges, Inpe to receive a snare of thi public pitronage. Address: Tancret y " treel, next to E. VV. Hall.'Herbalist OWN Make in Ladies' and Children 1! Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoss ■vluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bakex'i Buildings. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, Britisl Workman and Workwoman, Infann'i Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion " Ohildren's Friend, Little Ppt.,'.'Famil] Friend, Band of Hope, Y'ouhg England and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11 95 «ffANTED Known-,- Spectacles, Ey< VV Protectors, Goggleo, Fol4ers, anc everything ''n. the optical line at S S&xek's, Optician ' NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for al Guns let out on hire or sold or time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake tc repair Guns of any description, Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W Hardley, Ironmonger, etc' WANTED Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery, Boots, „ Clothing, etc, For Cash. New Dresses, New Jackets, New Katp, etc , will all be reduced.--H. 0. Segeks, Melford House. WANTED Known.—We are daily receiving additions to our large "Good Value" Stock—Mitchell .and Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN. —F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creame, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository B'~^RPS f "^hlirpwr:~Bnmr"Br»i^ If you are requiring either of the above for your Pigs or Cattle enquire our Pnce before buying elsewhere. Special quota tions for ton lots. Flour at Mill Price.— Fletcher Bros , Ashburton. LF, ANDRE WES & CO.—Sale now » on of Surplus Sto^k of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewks & Co. WANTED Known -That if you are in want of a first class article in Hum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Mo(£eojsj'»; you will get the very best at reduced prices. Ah for his own make, they are well known t<| the delight of the wearers, throughout the iustralaslan colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, Evt ntreet, Ashbuvtoti /"IHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harpp, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties 1«. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greye, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies.' Underclothing and Fancy Bilfttr, Hiveioek strwt.



TIT ANTED Known — Mrs Hooper * * (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 11*134 AUTUMN DRESSES, Splendid £*- Variety, Lowest Prices. Sec i windows G, L. Beath a>d Co , Tan> cred Street. 2 20S i IHOIGK. .New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, , Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b*>Bi ■ in town. —■ a dams, Stunderb* Buildings. NEW GOODS. ; HEW ZEALAND b ; CLOTHING FACTORY. j nnHE Largest and beat assorted Stock of Men's Mercery In the s District. h a New Shapes * \ • in ■ r. HARD AND SOFT FELT S ' H HATS, bo -o LJ • q NEW TIES. 2 * xh • ' ■ i ■••■■.■• f CALL AND INSPEOr OUR C \ a NEW GOODS. C ! S ■ ■ — i HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 7 ALEX. HENDRY, t Manager.



7T— ' C At the Fairlie Creek racei on Easter f Moaday Mr Lewie' Aqualate woo the Fairlie v Cup, of 10 £<?vB, mid the Sister H»pdicap, % of $ ,ioyi. Roaehill tljc flylpf, t



KEATINGS PONDER destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects,' whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, la exterminating Beetles the success of this Ppwder is extraordinary. It is pprfeptlv clean' In application. See the article you purchase is KB ATlNG'B,'as imitations ari noxious and ineffectual. Tins, 6dand Is, i a with the signature Thomas Kwiing oa the tin. Sold by all chemiiti,



For Indigestion, the best remedy is qn $qubtedly Nqbto^'s O^uaiqiLE Pills. They qa'n confidently be recominend.ed as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a snjen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly IQO years they have proved" unequalled for Indigestion, I)yt<nepsia ( sick and for Liver arid Sjtoihach conipla tn.' Sold in bottles Is ljd. 2i 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A llmple, iftfd ud oirteh) runtdy



Holloway's Pills and Ointment exert * rapidly favorable effect in all those diseases which are induced by exposure to damp t by great changes in temperature. They will therefore be found eminently serviceable to those who work in iron foundries, eonier mines and collieries. These well-known remedies) present manifest advantages la resneot of use and effectiveness, being entirely compounded of vegetable drugs selected with the greatest oar* ■ and regara* less of price. When used in accwuwos wfoh the ample printed direct lons which them, they act surely but mildly md do not interfere with the daily work, - rhere are but a few diseases which are no| japible of cure—or, at all events, of greaf relief-Jf Hollow^ 1! rems4iej arc Mninif