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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1897.

An able account is given m the Pro gressive Review of the national expen diture of Great BRITAIN'S Britain for the last EXPENDITURE, fifty years. The

figures are a pain fully eloquent criticism of aU hopes of the early coming of an age of peace and goodwill. We live m the Christian era, but force still rules the world. It is for the maintenance of colossal armaments, along with the discharge of debt incurred m past wars, that the nation bears its financial burden to-day. In the year 1895 6 the receipts from taxes were £86,116,000; the tax payers paid as interest on the National Debt £25,068,000 ; and on the Army and Navy £38,184,000. Thus upon warlike services, past and present, & «urn of £63,272,000 has been con sumed. That is to say, out of every pound raised by taxes, 15s were spent on the war debt and war preparations, and only 5s on all the other remaining purposes of government. A significant feature, too; is that while, with the exception of education, the cost of the Civil Services shows a substantial reduction within the last decade, the increased expenditure on account of war amounts to ten or twelve millions a year. Such is the price the British taxpayers have to pay for rivalries among nations.

Although ssience has accomplished marvellous things it has Dot yet succeeded m dis- PREMATURE covering an abso- BURIAL. lutely certain test of death. The hypo dermic or intravenous injection of certain substances—for instance, fluo rescein, sodium iodide, lithium iodide, and potassium ferrocyanide—is claimed to be the latest method of distinguish ing real from apparent death, because if it is found that these substances have been dispersed throughout the system there must be circulation and life. But m spite of all tests known to medical men it is certain that many persons still continue to be buried alive. In a little book just published by William Tebb, F.R.G.S., there are several startling cases cited which he asserts are authentic. Here for in stance is the experience of Dr Boger S. Chew, of Calcutta:—"l died, as was supposed, on the 18th of January, 1874, and was laid out for burial, as the most careful examination failed to show the slighest traces of life. I had been m this state for twenty hours, and m another three hours would have been closed up forever, when my eldest sister, who was leaning over the head of my coffin crying over me. declared she saw my lips move. The friends who had come to take their last look at me tried to persuade her it was only fancy. As she persisted, Dr Donaldson was sent for to convince her that I was really dead. For some unexplained reason he h»d me taken oufc of (he coffia and examined very carefully from head to foot, Noticing si peculiar soft fluctuating swelling at the base of my neck, just where the clavicles meet the sternum, he went to his brougham, came back with his case of instruments, and, before anyone could stop him or ask what lie was going to do, laid open the tumour and plunged m a tracheo tomy tube, when a quanti'y of pus escaped, and, releasing the pressure on the carotids and thyroid, was followed by $ rph of blood and some movement on 'nty part that startled^ the doctor. Restoratives were used, and j was slowly nursed back to life 5 but the tracheotomy tube (I still carry the scar) waa not finally removed till September, 1875," In view of these many deceptive signs of deathj Mr Tebb and others advocate a change m the laws concerning death certificates, and the establishment of public mortuaries where bodies can be kept without inconvenience or injury to health until the signs of death became Indisputable. Oommenting on the subject as brought up by the book| the London Spectator has this to say;— " Try any of the so-galled, tests (of *—*h\ m the light of human experience aeT*u 1! '. """-k down. Let us take and they all on,— ** . , , them m order. A person is i.. B awa because he has ceased to breathe. There are hundreds of recorded cases where no sign of breath could be detected, and yet the pafltent has lived. Complete stoppage of the heart's action is, again, no criterion. The hearts of men supposed to be dead have given no sign to the trained ear and touch, and yet life has been present. It is the same with the blood. You may opon a vein and find the blood con gealed, and yet have been operating on a living subject. Reduction of the body's temperature, i c., ' the chill of death,' is also no test, nor is rigor mortis, the stiffening of the frame. Not even are putrefaction and decom position an absolute sign. As is well known, portions of the human frame may mortify m the living. The red colour may have gone from the hand when held to a powerful light, galvan ism may fail to produce a muscular re-action, and a bright steel blade may be plunged deep into the tissues, and when withdrawn show no sign of oxidation, and yet death may not be present," '

Though the British array is relatively to the great armies of the Oontint n'; a small one, it 13 by THE BRITISH no rceans so iucon -1 AttMf, siderable as fche language sometimes used by our Generals would imply Without including the reserves it amounts to 221,000, and there are at teaat £0,000 or 50,000 more m the reserves, who .could be called out m case of necessity. Of the 221,000 men 106,000 are stationed at homej, and ffifiOO m India, 40,000 m Egypt, and about J6Q.00 m South Africa. The re-: mainder are distributed among our garrisons m the Mediterranean (Gibral tar and Malta), and m the colonies. II we add to the 221,000, the native loreej employed, mjndty, m ttoMflftij

Settlements, m Africa, and m other places, it will be fouud that the number of troops subject to the British Urown is between 400,000 and 500,000. To this, however, it should be added that they protect and defead by far the largest population m the world under one ruler, except, of course, China.

Local and General.

Several cattle suffering from tuberculosis' ; have been destroyed recently m Masterton. A mysterious disease is causing much mortality among horses at Mahouga, near Albury. It is stated that more than £1000 worth of grass seed has been Bent out to Apiti this season. An interesting anecdote, entitled "The landlord of the ' Spotted Dog,'" will be found on the fourth page. A bush fire at Dungog, New South Wales, destroyed thousands of acres of grass, and burned miles of fencing near the township. Down to the sixteenth century every physician m Europe wore a dug as a badge of his profession. The Strattord batter factory is the largest m New Zealand. Upwards of 4000 I ions of milk are being put through per day. A Royal Commission is to be appointed m Melbourne to inquire into the question of facilitating and cheapening legal proceedings, Pahiatua, Marton, and Danevirke have definitely decided to introduce Mr Watt's patent water gas, and Woodville and Strat ford are likely to follow. The Invercargill Athenaeum is at present open from 2to 5 p.m. on Sundays. A motion to change the hours from 2 to 10 p.m. was lost by 34 to 12. There are nearly a quarter of a million mote men than women m Australia, and m New Zealand also women are m a minority. Professional mining experts m Otago, who were glad a few months ago to receive a fee of £30 for reporting on a mining property, will not know look at anything under £100. At a meeting of the Wellington Benevo lent Trustees the chairman remarked that there were not nearly as many rations being supplied as during the same period of last year. A scratch cricket mat eh will be played between the first eleven of the Ashburton Juniors and the remaining members of the Clnb m the Domain to-morrow, 18th mat., at 2 p.m. sharp. An excursion train, of fifteen carriages, from stations south of Ashburton, passed through this morning. The excursion was fairly well patronised. It contained large numbers of school children from Hinds and district, who were unable to take advantage of last Thursday's excursion. The State of Ohio has followed the example of New York m substituting the electric chair for the gallows m capital punishment, and the first to suffer under the new law will be, it is said, a murderer but seventeen years of age.

The Irish newspapers announced on January 13 the death at Limavady, County Londonderry, of Mrs Anne M'Loughlin, at the advanced age of 112 years. She is believed to have been the oldest subject of her Majesty m the British Isles. « America, it is said, will scon be out-doing France m the consumption of frog flesh. The city of New York alone consumes 600,000 ' hams' of frogs during the year. These delicacies are now sold m tin boxes, like other preserved meats. A white frog, the only specimen of its kind known to exist, was recently on ex hibition m the Museum of Natural History m London. Ihe frog is absolutely white and has red eyes, which stamps it without a doubt as> belonging to the albino class. A plague of mosquitoes visited Day's Bay, Wellington, last week. People m camp had to beat hurried exit, the swarm was so dense, and the closing of doora and windows m the houses seemed to have not the slightest effect m checking the victorious march of the inseps. A correspondent of the North Otago Times says that at Maheno, at one time a strong hold of prohibition, so little interest is now taken m the subject that at a lecture an nounced to be delivered the other evening at the public hall by the Rev Mr Walker there was an audience of one person only. An instance occurred at Parihaka last week showing to what a high degree of " civilisation" the Maoris have attained. Two young natives were married the o her day, and m the evening a number of young Maoris turned out and "tinkettled" the happy couple m true larrikin style. The Churchill correspondent, of the New Zealand Herald writes :—A singular accident occurred here last week. One settler visit ing another hitched his horae to the garden fence, close to some bee hives. One swarm resented the liberty, and attacked the horse, and although every effort waa made to , remove them, they would not get», but | persisted \n flinging to the hove, until, stung to madness the poor b^ast broke away and rushed into the lake (Whangape) and rising and falling backwards two or three times died. Qf course many will not believe this ; but the dead hort>e is still to be seen not far from the spot where the bees attacked him.

The Italian Government recently purchased from T. Cannon, for £7550, the ten-year-old stallion Melanion, by Hermit, dam Atalanta, a half-brother to Ayrshire. Melanion was bred by the Duke of Portland, $nd carried his colours to victory m two races as a, three year-o|d. At the blase of his raping season be was purchased by Tom Cannon, who put him m the stud at Danebury, The price paid was generally thought to have been 1500 guineas. The b»st of his get is Remember, who won the Grand Prijse at Epsom m 1894. At one time the French Government thought of purchasing this stallion tor the National Stuu huk those interested could not reach an agreement as to price, and the purchase was abandoned, The World says that Count Muravieff, the newly-appointed Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, is indebted fqr hi? selection to the Empress Dowager, who exercises a paramount influence -at the Court of St. Petersburg. He is a Russian of the old school, who detests all changes, and peace will be the polar star of his foreign policy. Count Muravieffs appointment is regarded as a triumph for the reactionary party, of which the Emperor's uncle, the Grand Duke Serge (who enjoys the distinction of being the moat unpopular member of the Imperial family) is one of the most active leaders. Count Muravieff has been personally very popular at Baris, at Berlin, and at Copen hagen, but his appointment is regarded as a plain sign that no reforms are contemplated by the Emperor Nicholas. A process, which it is said will greatly facilitate the export of dried potatoes to tropical climates, has {says the Auckland Herald) been discovered by Mr Legge, who started fruit evaporating some years ago m Grey street, and he has patented the dis covery. The potatoes are placed m a bath or chemical'preparation, which is harmless, tasteless and colorless. Fifteen minutes afterwards they are fit for packing. Some prepared m this way laß.t November are still as good, he states, as when put up. Experi mental samples have been sent to Fiji m order to their being teßted m that climate, and the same will be done to India. He t believes that it will be able, by Ihe proc ss for potatoes so prepared, to retain all the flavour of new potatoes. Mr Legge thinks the Oamaru potatoes will be the most suit able for export m this fashion, owing to the climate being colder and the potatoes consequently ripening more slowly.

The New Zealand football team will probably leave for Sydney at the end of June. The military squad will be sent Home by the Gothic, v possible, but ac she is already a full ship this will be contingent on the extra accommodation being fitted up to the satisfaction of the Government. The Blackball Goal Company's works al Grey Valley have been seriously damaged by the flood. It will take ut least a mouth to restore them, and the cost will be £2000. Meanwhile the Company has arranged to draw its supplies from the Cardiff Company. The sUtionmaster, seeing a man sitting upon one of the seats upon the railway platform, accosted him with " Don't you know it'a against the rules to smoke upon this platform." '' Sure, an 1 I'm not smoking." " But you've got your pipe m your mouth." " Faith an' so I have, au' I've got me boots on too ; but I'm not wa king." ixit station master. Messrs E. Duckworth and Son, lately of Christchurch and Sydenham, have opened premises m Burnett Street, next to Mr Jewitt, and announce their intention of carrying on business as undertakers, cabinet makers, upholsters:s, and general furnishers. The complete plant necessary for the business of an undertaker has been brought to Ashbur ton by the firm, and includes a handsomely furnished hearse and a mourning coich. The quarterly meeting of the South Rakiia L.O.L. No. 25 took place on Saturday even ing, the W.M. Bro. G. F. Smith m the chair. Correspondence was dealt with. The Grand Lodge delegate, Bro. A Rountiee gave m his report, which proved satisfac tory. A sum of money was voted to the Nelson Protestant Orphanage. Three mem bers' resignations wad accepted with regret. A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to a brother upon the loss of his daughter. Receipts of the evening, £4 6s; expendi ture, £2 4s. The story of the disappearance of the islaud of Juan Fernadez, the original of Defoe's " Robinson Crusoe," turns out to be untrue. Captain Slocum, of the Unked states navy, who recently reached San Francidco, states that the report ia baseless, and explained its origin. He found the! island precisely where it always was, and the 3b families constituting its population safe and souni With regard to the report, he found that the captain of a Chilian barque sent from Valparaiso with stores for the islanders broke into the wine and spirit cases, and became so intoxicated that he could no longer navigate the ship, and as there was no one on board acquainted with navigation the ship went adrift, and after some time turned up again at Valparaiso. To screen himself, the captain then invented the story that the island of Juan Fernandez had disappeared.

One day a wonderful bird tapped at the window ot Mrs Nansen's home at Chrisiania. Instantly the window was opened, and the wife of the famous Arctic explorer m another moment covered the messenger with kisses and caresses. The carrier pigeon had been away from the cottage for thirty long months, but it had not forgotten the way home. It brought a note from Nansen, stating that ali was going well with him ami his expedition m the Polar regions. Nansen had fastened a message to the bird and turned it loose. We boast of human pluck, sagacity, and endurance; but this loving little carrier pigeon, m its homeward flight, after an absenoe of thirty months, accomp lished a feat ao wonderful that we can only give ourselves up to the amazement and admiration which must overwhelm every one when the marvellous story is told. Mrs Nansen's pigeon is one of the wonders of the world. Few people—even artists themselves— know where the colours used m the arts come from. It is an interesting fact that one small paint box will often represent the four quarters of the globe, and all sorts of mateiials, animal, vegetable, and mineral. The cochineal insect, supplies the carmines and rich crimson, scarlet and purple lakes. Sepia is the inky fluid discharged by the dtvilish cuttlefish. Indian yellow is from urine of the camel, and ivory black and bone black from ivory chips. Prussian blue is made by fusing horses' hoofs and other > refuse matter with impure potassium car bonate—-an accidental discovery. Bue back is from the charcoal of the vine stalk. Turkey red is derived from the madder plant of Hindostau. Gamboge is a yellow sap of a tree, which the people of Siam catch m cocoauut shells. Raw sienna is the natural earth from Sienna, Italy. When burnad it is burnt sienna. Umber is from Umbra. Indian ink is burnt camphor. Bistre is the soot of wood ashes. Of real ultramarine there is little m the market, as it is made from the precious lapis lazuli, and commands a big price. Chinese white is zinc, scarlet is iodide of mercury, and native vennillion comes from the quicksilver ore. ' Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment.—lt is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off m mines and tunnels, and those who, like miners and railway operatives, haye to work day after dgy ip each vitiated atmospheres, suffer m health and strength m consequence. The ohest and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessita ting great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, as tb,ey carry off all effe c matter from, the blood, and healthily Stimulate the liver. They are also invaluable for costive bowels and for all bilious dis orders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all manner of sores.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

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The Vitriol Throwing Case.

Auckland, March 17. In the oase against Carroll, charged with throwing vitriol, the jury disagreed, and a new trial was ordered.

THE PETONE MURDERS.

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Wklungton, March 16 The Supreme Court was occupied che whole day with the charge against Bosher m connection with the Pet-one murders. Much of the evidence was sinilar to that given m the lower court, but Dr Scanlon said that the knife (Bo3her's)produced was not likely to have caused the wounds on the bodies. He added that the large wound on the man was larger than that on the woman, bub both were of the same nature. Further, m his opinion, there waa nothing inconsistent with the theory that two individuals murdered the old couple. The Court adjourned until to-morrow, and the oase is expected to last all the week. ■

The Ryley Case.

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Dpnbmn, March 17 Mr Mackenzie's examination this morning was mainly devoted to Mr Rjley's account. He explained that the Bank hesitated m { finding the advances for Ryley's extensive purchases, but when the market showed a strong upward tendency they found the necessary money, but specially earmarked the wheat. Correspondence read showed that Ryley was being pressed to sell the wheat and so take advantage of the rise, and also to allow a special accountant to super vise the business, but he did not accept the advance and refused to allow the other to be done. It was the disappearance of the wheat which had been complained of by the ! Bank of New Za>land, which caused Ryley's breaking up. None of the Bank's authorities or officials had the slightest suspicion of the state of affairs disclosed by Ryley's latest balance sheet, which was certified to by one of the Bank's accountants as not correct.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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The Anti-Gambling* League. London, March 15. The Divisional Court hus upheld the contention of the Anti-Gambling League that ready-money betting by the Tattersall's ring on a racecourse is illegal. Death of an Actor. The death is announced of Shiel Barry, the well-known actor. Die King- of Benin, The King of Benin has evaded the flying column and is hiding m the bush. | Kesi» nation of an Admiral. Berlin, March 16 Vice-Admiral Hollinan. has resigned, but the Emperor refused to accept bis resignation. The Orange Free State. 'Pretoria, March 15. The delegates representing the Orange Free State consider that President Kruger's demands for closer union are excessive, and a deadlock has occurred m the negotiations. Kruger and the <tueen.

President Kruger denied that by a remark which he made at the recent banquet, that the Queen was a difficult woman, he intended to show any disrespect. Mr Cecil Rhodes. Capetown, March 15 | The Afrikander Bund has passed a resolution expressing its regret at the apathy displayed by the ftxecutive Coaiinittee of Parliament m opposition to Mr Cecil Rhodes, and inviting Mr Hofmeyer to resume the leadership. ! War Material. The Germans continue to send large shipments of war material to South Africa, A hundred tons are now being landed at Walfiseh Bay, The Schools Question. Ottawa, March 15. Dr, Langevin, Human Catholic Archbishop of St. Boniface, Manitoba, has threatened the opponents of the Roman Catholic education policy that they shall not at death be buried m consecrated ground. President's Message. Washington, March 16 President McKinley's message urges Congress to promptly pass the tariff.

Australian.

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Mew Goldfind. Brisbane, March 16. A new goldfind at Dead Horse Ltad Olerraont, is attracting much atten tion. One party obtained 19oz from t*o loads, others loz to 6oz per load. There is a big rush. Death Sentences Commuted. Melbourne, March 16 The death sentence on Mrs fcSutelifte has been commuted to ten years, and that of Quin to twelve years.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Greece and the Powers. Massacre of Moslems. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Athens, March 15 England, France and Italy are making unofficial endeavours to induce Greece to yield to the demands of the Powers. The blockade of Crete commences on Wednesday. Greek subjects m Bulgaria, London, and Paris are starting to join their regiments.

Owing to the Moslem excesses at Heraklion, the Consuls have asked the Admiral to land marines. March 16 A gun burst on board the Russian ironclad Cissowzki at O.anea. It destroyed the turret and killed an officer and fourteen men and wounded fifteen, five so seriously that they oannot recover, Paris, March 16 In the Chamber of Deputies M. Hanotaux submitted a motion m favor of France acting with the other Powers with reference to Crete. He said the concert of the Powers re mained unbroken, each sending 600 I troops to Crete. M. Maline urged that a policy of isolation was dangerous to France. The Chamber by a majority of 213 approved of the resolution. (Received Wakapuaka, March 17, 9.45 a.m. Guardian Office 10.35 a.m. Athens, March 16. Enquiries made by the Italian consul m Crete authenticate the horrible massacre of Moslems at Dafuis. 160 took refuge m a mosque which was set on fire, the inmates being burned tj death. 300 Moslems are missing from Sitia, and it is feared they have been massacred. 20 Moslem women look refuge m a cave, and a Ohristain mob tried to suffocate them, filling the cave with the fumes of paraffiu; but they were rescued.

The Federal Convention.

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Sydney, March 16. The revised official returns of the Federal election give the total votes polled as 142,670. Mr Barton polled 97,540, Mr Reid, 84,678. The others , are reduced proportionately.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER.

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San Francisco, March 16 The extradition of Butler has been signed,

Outrages in the New Hebrides.

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(Received Wakapuaka March IT, 10 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.16 a.m.)

Sydney, March 17 News from the islands states that; the natives of Mtliicolio murdered and ate a native servant of a trader named Uana. They enticed Gana into the bush and he escaped a similar fate only with the greatest difficulty. During his absence the natives looted the station and tied the servants to trees. Outrages are becoming co frequent m the New Hebrides that settlers are petitioning to have a cruiser constantly stationed there.

CRICKET.

TARANAKI v. HAWKE'S BAY,

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Hawbba, Mwch 17. In the Taranaki—Uawke'a Bay criokeb match, Taranaki ha* lost two wickets for 111—Crawshaw, nob out, 68.

Cycling.

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Sydney, Maroh 16. In the second heat of the Tea Mile Paced Tournament lust night, Leana defeated Walne by thirty yardi m 21min 3£tec. The Lap Scratch Race resulted m follows: —Megson 1, Walne 2* Kdwarda 3. lime, 35seo.

COMMERCIAL

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London, March 16. At the wool sales only the best selection was offered. Prices were equal to the highest of the series.

The Wesleyan Conference.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, March 16. The Wesleyan Conference: decided to call the women especially employed m church work Deaconesses, and to recommend the General Conference to abolish the rule pre venting a minister returning to the same circuit till he h&B been absent for six years. Mr Sansom proposed—" That it be a re commendation to all annual conferences to confer equal powers on laymen to deal with all matters coming before the Conference./ 1 The motion was lost on the voices. Mr Harding proposed a series of nsola* tions regarding Christian Endeavor Societies. He advocated that ministers should bo ex affuzo Presidents of these Societies, and that members of churches should take greater interest m them. The Societies were ia danger of a spirit of no-churchism. The Rev 8. Lawry knew of Societies where the minis ter was ignored, and where the members were not subjected to the leaders' meeting* The Rev C* H. Garland thought they had better leave well alone. The Societies were alive, and would Boon come right. The Rev H. R. Dewsbury claimed that ministers were Presidents of their Societies, fio claimed his position, and at his Society declined to be elected. His position as Superintendent Minister gave him the right to the presi dency of all Christian Endeavor Societies m his circuit. The Rev .1. S. Smalley thought that m the interests of peace and prosperity they should give the present constitution a. trial. The amount of liberality m the Sooi« ---tiea was encouraging. Mr Parker thought that where a minister was m sympathy with the young people there would be no trouble. The President declared the proposals carried. Mr Jones (Ashburton) moved—"That it be a recommendation to the General Con ference that the system of iavitations to ministers be discontinued." Only the mover and seconder voted for it. It was resolved— " That this Conference views with deep concern the growing ten dency to secularise the Lord's Day, and earnestly entreats all church adherents to observe the duty both by example and pre cept of the right observance of the Sabbath." Votes of thanks to the ministers and officers of the Wesley Church and to the Press were carried and the Conference. closed.

A WESTRALIAN IN ASHBURTON.

Mr Walter Pudbury, a Westmlian having large agricultural interests m the sister colony, has been spending & few days m Ashburton. Before leaving for the sooth he was interviewed by a representative of this journal, and he was good enough to give aome information about the colony which at present offers the greatest attraction to per sons seeking for fresh fields and pastures new. He says that the arrivals m Weatralia exceed 1000 a week, quite half of whom are totally unfit for the life they will have to lead, and that although some are undoubtedly, calculated to become useful citizens, there must be a great number of, the "scum" of the colonies continually being landed m the Westralian ports. Mr P&dbury is entitled to give an opinion of the land of his adoption aince he has lived sixty-seven years there, having arrived m Perth quite a little boy m 1830. The changes he has seen siuoe that time have been astonishing, The face of the country, the population, the habits of the people, their industries, are all different. The dis covery of gold there is, of course, responsible for most of the changes, and it is to be hoped that the prosperity which has come upon all branches of trade will be permanent, al though Mr Padbury thinks that) much de pends upon the way the country is governed, and at preaeut the Westra'ian (jovernmeat seem to be working loyally m the interests of the country and its people. Owing to the prospects supposed to be offered on the goldfieids, all kinds of labor is dear; while produce and merchandise of all kinds share m the abnormal increase m values. From this cause farming has been greatly inter fered with, and the colony promises to be come one of the best customers of Hew Zm land. Asked as to the prospects for young Zealanders m Westralia, Mr Padbury re plied that good men, steady, and willing to work could do well, especially if they had money, but th'B was not offered as an origi nal idea as we had doubtless heard the Mine thing before. Coming to New Zealand and iif prospects, Mr Padbury was very enthusiastic with re spect to the climate of this colony which he considered far before the climates of any of the Australian colonies or of the United Kingdom. A visit had been paid to Mr Grigg'e splendid farm at Longbeaoh, which Mr Padbury said was the most perfect farm and establishment he had ever seen m his life. But he was of opinion that it would not pay m a general way to work such large 1 farms as Mr Qrigg's. The Ashburton Do main struck Mr Padbury as being an un usually pretty pleasure ground, reflecting the highest credit upon the authorities, and speakingvolumes for the climate of the dis trict. While on this subject he remarked that the Government of West Australia made made large grants for all the public reserves, and that the citizens of Ashburton had been able to secure such a beautiful domain with out such help surprised him greatly. Mr Padbury, with some members of- his family, went on to Oamaru by express yei terday afternoon. '

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For Indigestion, the best remedy is un do ibtediy Norton's Camomile Pills. They ar> confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from •njuriouf drugs. Acting at once as a tplen- Ij'] touta and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled fo| fnd!geation, Dynpepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complaint*. Sold m ottlM U lid, 2s 9d, and lls, by all If Ml ano Vendors throaghout ♦>•!• wn' 4



We have sometimes heard it remarked that Messrs Craighead and Berryman charge rather high prices for their suits. It is evident from th§ number of hands m their employ that they do by far the largest tailoring business m Ashburton, and as they employ the best workmen and pay the highest wages their customers do not expect thejr clothes at "sweating " rateß (" cheap and nasty..") By insisting upon first-c'a^s workmanship m every garment, combined with good fit and best quality linings etc. Messrs ffraighead and Berrytnan have earned their reputation for giving satisfaction and tfeeip reduction of about 20s per suit referred Jio m their new advertisement m sure to 1 draw ft fre«h trash o* cuatomwi^AJJVT. 8 171



___._ 1 Business Notices LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL GBADDBHDWOF —IS SELLING— TaWe Damask at Is per yard NEW GOODS Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or grey, Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne 3|d Flannelettes, 2s lld per dozen AT the Q J . J^EILL JS gELLING- NEW 2ealand Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value TPartmxr Boys Suits, 4s nd uiotning Hactory. Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lld BOOTS. BOOTS. \ A UR MR HENDRY has returned from ' *jw- t^_;i aftrvvrftßS 7s lld. Women's SHOES 4. lld \J Mens Wail SnLUUlßi*^ '» iA"« , ° __aw. 4 n n4 Dunedin with tha CHOICEST LOT OP Men's BLUCHERS 4a lld. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lld uuneam witn tne uuuiuuaj. lux v* , _ i i NEW GOODS ever seen in Ashburton. The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to be got at a T WEILL'S' NEW HATS \X. O. l^Xil-UAJ NEW SHIRTS - JfRIEDLANDF.R'S CORNER, EAST STREET. NEW TIES BALLENSTEIN BROS. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. ~ " ' w no __J r_^" I « 0 JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few SS g -<q Si SS Ph HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. J 8 g g, The Special advantages are— p_q £ __ < Q 2 LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. Fl IIJ »"* xS - k___ I iH° |gg rj ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO FIFTHS OF A SECOND. Q »csl |g | f^ g Tho finest Watch of its kind and best value ever ottered in the district h*l I'-glflSgalCLl PRICE (with Guarantee)-£2*3 lOt4. r^j +* g hH go 2° 2 Jg TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM Q I§2_^ §SM BO S S.SALEK, Siflff fcg WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, If |P3 ° ug EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. £3 | g § j_ « | j *«« o (xj CO MELLOR'S |st ? S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. "T E •« NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. -'» "7 „. rt w crack Dr Wilhebfi Morris, THE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful uracn oroof Oalf, beauiiful in appearance, and in wear practically mdestruct- -y^ysKJuM Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; P 1 State Kxam. Munich, 1888; late £ ~~ n„i* _r,ff «.«, a. slave with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. poctor at the University Hospital, Kangaroo Calt, sott aa a glove, wun aa vie we _ F F Erlangen j lata Military Surgeon, Leip Z ig, Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to 1889, the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skm. HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE Al! these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and AT ASHBURTON, Shoes They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and And may be Co _»Bulted from THURSDAY ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. Uth inst., as* ior *o« v . __^ RESIDENCBf corner OF --^ BURNETT & WILLIAM STREETS, JAMES MELLOR, -^ -*" *M* v Bk 2 t- 3 v "*-*" 7 Hours of attendance 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7to 8 p.m. Sundays 9to 11 a.m. ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ' Tjbljsphonb, No. 90. P.O. Box, 83. MEN'S AND BOYS* HATS. HATS. HATS. """ ka DOZEN FELT HATS ALMOST. GIVEN AWAY. A GRAND SUCCESS. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB'S ■OABRIO AND PRINT SALE being such a Grand Success, we have decided to hold it ' FOR TWO WEEKS, A GREAT HAT SALE. p-/^ DOZEN MEN'S. gn DOZEN BOYS'. Men's Soft Felt Hats 2s 6d, worth 5s Boys' Soft Felt Hats Is 6d, worth 3s 9d Men's Soft Felt Hats 3s (id, worth 6a 6d Boys' Foft Felt Hats 2s 6d, worth 4s 9d Men's Soft Feit Hats 4s 6d, worth 7s 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 5s 6d, worth 8s Dd Men's Soft Felt Hats 6s Gd, worth 10s 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d EVERY ARIIOLE in the Clothing and Mercery Departments equally Cheap, so as to clear the shelves for the NEW GOODS expected by the end of the month ; while the balance of general Drapery will ' be still further reduced, so as to make . clean sweep before the New Season's Good, arrive. Prints Brilliants tiambrks from 3s lid per dozen, worth double ?C^tes fordressing Gowns and Home " ld^M W! cost Trimmed and untritnmed Hats, Aprons, Blouses. Vohnga, Ribbons, etc., BOOTS AND SHOES-rthe Best value in the trada DON'T FORGET THE GREAT HAT SALE AT MITCHELL & BRODRIBB'S, THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY MART,