The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1898. HON. MR McKENZIE AND THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Mb John MoKenzie, the Minister of Lands, has been addressing the people of this country lately. We do not pro pose to refer juet now to the main por tions of his lecent speeches, but some statements m&de by him cannot be allowed to pass without being chal lenged at the earliest; possible moment. In his address to the Kiccarton electors on Thursday, he is reported m- the Press as having made the following remarkable assertions with regard to the Press Association of New Zealand. " The Press Agency was nothing but a political handle m the hands of the Tories of New Zealand, and the Go vernment was giving them a subsidy to the tune of £26,000 a year. That subsidy must be stopped unless the Agency could be gob to tell the truth. The people of the colony had no right to be called upon to pay for false infor mation. I£ ib was going to be made use of as it was at present he would stop it, and during the present session of Parliament he would do his best to put the matter on a right footing." If an. outsider, or a newspaper proprietor not connected with the Association, had made such preposterous statements as are here recorded, one might have ! understood, and possibly have excused them. But whatever may have been the extent of Mr McKenzie's know ledge concerning this matter wben he assumed office he cannot — after the enquiry he promoted at the expense of the country — - pretend not to know better now. He knows quite as well as we do that there is no 'concession enjoyed by the Press Association of New Zealand that cannot be claimed by any newspapers m the colony, which may arrange to receive news from outside countries. They will pay exactly the same rates that the Press Association papers pay, and their cables will be entitled to eighteen . hours' protection under the Copyright Act. What Mr McKenzie seeks to attempt, under the guise o£ saving an occasional loss on cable messages — it} to enable impecunious newspaper pro prietors, who will not contribute to the- cost of collecting outside news, to steal the cable messages that come from the Press Association agents m various pirts of the world without risk of prosecution under the Copyright Act. The repeal of this Act is the threat Mr McKenzie is continually making whenever a message of which he disapproves is published under the authority o£ the Association. There is no use m telling Mr MoKenzie that the arrangements for sending these mes sages practically extinguish the politi cal element — so far as the sender is concerned. He continues to fulminate threats against the Association. He will repeal the Copyright Apt ; he will stop the cable subsidy, he will cur tail the Press privileges unless the information sent by the Association m future is more m accordance with his views. But we believe the people of this country are not so blind to their own interests as to permit a minister to deprive the Press of any of the facili ties which it now enjoys. Even i£ the subsidy referred to by him were really paid to the Press Association, instead of to the Cable Company, it is not likely that a people who wgulfl cheer fully pay a bill of some thousands for making a big splash at the Jubilee celebration would grumble at a little expenditure to enable them to be well supplied with the news of the world. Mr McKenzie will find it not such an easy matter as he seems to imagine to carry out his threats with regard to the Press Association, But although he is well aware that his statements m this connection are all nonsense, there are some who have been deceived by his utterances, and by the vapouring of other interested parties. We have even seen something of this, m Ash burton, where people have been in formed from election platforms that the Association is nothing but a vici ous monopoly that ought to be put down. We should Hue tp Jjnow where the monopoly comes m? The Press Association papers have to pay the same rates for press messages as those papers not connected with it pay. Ii differential charges are to be introduced, then the latter should properly speaking pay an increased rate, for the messages sent by the Press Association require less handling by the telegraph officials than any other Glass of wires, for instance, one mes sage serves to go from Auckland to the Bluff, and m some centres four and five copies of the same telegram are delivered to the papers connected with the Association and charged for each as a separate message. In this way it has been computed that the Government lately received nearly £10 for one cablegram sent to all the subscribing papers announcing the death of Mr Gladstone. It will thus be seen that the so-called concessions to the Press Association are m name only, and that the rates charged to the newspapers are very much m excess of those charged for ordinary telegrams. Be* fore concluding we may point out that the Telegraph Department has reoontly, reduced the rates for ordinary messages and it would certainly be an extra ordinary proceeding if it were at the instance of the Minister to increase the cost of telegraphing to the press, whose tariff, has been m force for many years. Common justice would suggest that the Press-— which contributes pro portionately more to the revenue tbun

any. other class of the community — should have benefitted by the recent reduction, and we are not without hopes that m spite of Mr McKenzie's threats this view will commend itself to the Government.

Local and General.

Commercial news on fourth page.

Alford Station. — At Alford House ten deg-ees of frost were registered this morning.

Sir F. Dillon Bell.— A Press Associa tion telegram from Dunedin reports that Sir F. Dillon Beil is seriously ill at Shag Valley , station.

The New Brighton Mystery.— The body of Miss Mary Sears, who disappeared on June 2, was discovered on New Brighton beach yesterday morning.

Fggs. — The hens have gone out on strike m the Wnirarapa, therefore eggs are half a crown a dozan. The difficulty will be re ferred to the Arbitration Courb at an early date.

DUNBDIN JUBILEB EXHIBITION. — It is stated, aooording to a Press Association message from Dunedin, that the Industrial Exhibition recently held m that /city will result m a net profit of £2000.

Cbysanthemum Club. — The adjourned mealing of this Club is to be held this even ing m the Aroade Chambers. It ia hoped there will be a good attendance, m whioh case the business whioh is important will be soon disposed of.

Tte Bbunner Mines. — The loss of wages owing to the cessation of operations at the Bruoner mines ia £3000. The mines are all ready to begia work at twenty -four hoars notice. All contracts held by the owners are being oarried oat by other companies at> the rißk of the former*

Coursing.— The Waitaki Coursing Club held their first meeting on Thursday ' with perfeot weather, but the entries were small, only ten dogs competing, most of them" being by Merchant, whose stock have done well here this season. Ivanhoe 11. was the only local dog running, and he was put out m the second round although he had to run four courses m all, owing to being unsighted.

Coal Tar and Coke.— ln an advertise ment whioh appears elsewhere it will be seen that the Gas Company haa reduced the price of tar and coke, and they recently reduced the price of g»s. This should be good D6WB for consumers. It is pointed out that m erecting sheep yards, putting m posts, etc., there ib a great advantage m using tar for preserving the wood. As for coke any person who has tried it, must admit what splendid heat it throws out. Salted Invoices.— A Press Association

telegram from Nelson ea>B that on a certain

consignment of fur goods being entered at the customs some time ago the collector elected to take them at the entered value, plus ten per cent, additional. He has now sold them m two lots to the trade, and, whereas they cost the customs £155, includ ing expenses, he has received £203, which Beemß to show they were under-valued. A Sensible Parson.— A reverend gentle man, on being asked to move a resolution at a meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animala down South, must have acted somewhat as a damp blanket to the more ardent members. Speaking for himself, he disclaimed any exoessive sym pathy with the animal creation, and con sidered that a dog whioh howled during the night so as to keep poople awake should have "its tail cut off immediately behind its ears."

Wakantti Cricket Club.— A concert was held m the Wakanui School on Thursday, May 25. The house was full long before the concert commenced. Songs, duets, etc., were contributed by the following— -Miaaea Kidd, Lanibie, Anderson and Gates, and Messrs Gifces, Craighead, Ward, and Tres ton, the latter of whom also gave a clog dance. Reoitations were given by Miss Miller and Mr Livingstone. Mr D. Doak presided. The concert was closed by the singing of the National Anthem. The room was then cleared for a dance, which was kept up with spirit till about four a.m. About fifty couples were present. Music was supplied by Miss Cochrane, piano, and Mr Anderson, violin.

Canterbury Frozen Meat Company.— The Directors of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company have declared their usual interim dividend at the rate of § per ceafc per annum, and m addition to that, m accordance with a promise made at the annual meeting, they are making a return of the freezing charges to clients. At the annual meeting it was stated that should the support given warrant it, a rebate would be made. The large quantity of stook which has been dealt with showed that the season had been a record one for the Company, and a rebate will be made of 10 per cent on the net freezing charges to those clients who also had their skina fell mongered by the Company, and 7£ per cent to those who sold their skina.

Strange Story about the Claimant.— The Daily Chroni le has received a curious letter, signed " Lily Tiohborne," the wife of the " Claimant," which professes to tell the story of the confession, signed "Arthur Orton." The letter states that when m great distress and ill-health she received a mysterious telegram inviting her husband to meet a « l Mi? Williams," who offered £3000 for a story of his life signed " Arthur Orton." ' The Claimant demurred, but on it being represented to him that he was dead and buried as Roger Tiphborne, and that nothing could bring him to life again m that capacity, he consented, under th'« stress of poverty and ill-health. She complains, however, that he only received £400 out of the £3000. She concludes : "He is now at rest. Whatever the PreßS or the world may say or think of his oonduot he was nevertheless Roger Charles Doughty Tich i borne, son of Sir James and Lady Tiohborne, and I trust that his wish, often repeated with genuine tears, that he should meet them m heaven, has been realised." Walter A. Wood Drill Trial. — A publio trial of the " Farmers' Favorite" grain and manure drill was held on Mr David Coohrane's farm yesterday, and was largely attended by farmers and others. The drill was working wheat and manure, and did its work m a manner which met

with the entire satisfaction of those present, Great interest was taken m the speed device, whioh was pronounced to be the simplest yet produced. The draught of the drill is equalised with a convenient three-horse yoke, whereby each horse j»ets a fair share of the work, and the te.am working m this instance appeared to appreciate their posi tion, Messrß D. and T. Coohrane expressed themselves m favor of the maohine m a most praotioal manner, as did a Lismore farmer, who availed himself of the opportunity to beoome the proud possessor of the Farmers' Favorite. Mr David Thomas, the Company's agent, was m attendance, aB also Messrs R. B. Restell and Charles Selwood, both of whom explained what was necessary, but found their task an easy one. There will be a trial at Mr P. Grealey's farm, Winohmore, on Monday next;, 13bh inst.

Allkgep Arsqn. — At the Magistrates Court, Waimate, yesterday, ah enquiry was held before Captain Wray, S.M., on the burning of a threshing maohine on the sth April last, belonging to Thomas James Meaclem, on the property of Alexander Rat tray i Hook, and insured m the Norwich Onion Insuranpe Company for £175. The following jury wera empanelled ; — Messrs A. Bitohener (foreman), P. Dooley, L. Toohers J. Cameron, J. Williams, and J. T, Bourne. Sergeant Fraser conducted the enquiry, Evidence was given by S. J. Maddieon (Fire Inspector, Chriitohuroh), E. Mahood, James Sutherland, W. J. ; Meaolem, A. Mulford, and J. F. Douglas, j There was no evidenoe to show how the fire occurred, Douglas deposed that on a cert tain oooaaion, while m conversation with Meaolem, the latter expressed himtelf that if the mill didn't; do the work he antioi pated he would sell it or make the inauranoe oompany pay his debt, and that a box of matohes would do the business. The con* versation occurred between themselves alone, and wai absolutely ' denied by Meaolem. After the Coroner had summed up the jury tfetiped for a quarter of an hour, and returned with the following yerdiot ; — " That no evidence of the origin of the ■kid firi dotb »ppetr to tbt i»id jury.''

Beef and Pork — The carcase of beef on vjew at Mr W. J. Silcook'a to-day" tcaled 88<ilb, and the bacon pig 4441 b, the side vary ing from four to nine inches m thickness.

Art Union of London.— Among, the prize winners m the London Art Union draw ing is the name of Mr C. A. O. Hardy, Rakaia, who is entitled to select from the public exhibitions a work of art of the value of £10.

Fruit Condemned and Bubned. —3l quantity of fruie which was imported from Sydney by the Talune, and taken to Christ church to be examined, was condemned and burned at the City Council rubbish depot Fruit whioh was imported by Friday's steamers was Bent to Chriatchurch to be examined.

Caledonian Inglesides.— The a* cat ingle side of the Ashbnrton Caledonian Society was held m the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednes day night-. There was an attendance of nearly two hundred, and the gathering was a great snccesß. Mr Charles Fox, pianist, of Chrietchurch, supplied the musio, and , gave every satisf aotion. Extras were played by Mißßes Devane and Wheatley ; Piper , Murdo Mac Donald supplied the Highland mueio, and Mr Bert Flower contributed a comic song m his usual good stj le. It was announced that the assembly on Wednesday bight next will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall. ~

Duties op a Rbpresbotativh.— The de termination of the Hon. Mr MoKenzie to give up his old electorate because of the labor involved m addressing the eleotors m such an extended district has called from the Teaiuka Leader a vigorous protest against the folly of expecting a tried representative to go about repeating his views that are perfeotly well known. Our contemporary remarks:— "lt is a terrible undertaking, whioh no one who has nob gone through a similar ordeal can realise. It is a thing whioh no constituency ought to exaot from a candidate, and more especially from a man m Mr MoKenzie'e position.

Water Supply Meeting at Rxjapuna.— As advertised, a meeting wab held at Ruapuna on June 7. Mr B. G. Wright Bent an apology, regretting his inability to attend on nooount of ill health, and Mr Baxter, the Council's Engineer, ocaupied the ohair. About twenty ratepayers were present. In introducing the business of the meeting, the Chairman stated that there were fifteen individual names on the list, representing twenty-nine votes, oovering property of a rateable value of £24,000; and that to lessen the general burden, the supply would be made ac elastic as possible to take m every available acre. In reply to Mr E Taylor, Mr Baxter said the Boheme provided for keeping a full supply m all existing races, and a certain proviaion will be made for supplying not less than ten , miles of new races, to be divided as equally \ as possible over the district. The probable oost will be about 3£d per acre per annum and another oharge of 2^d per acre per annum for maintenance. The County Council to have absolute control under existing regulations controlling other races. la replj to a question the Chairman stated that the South Hinds and Limeßtone races would not be adequate, even were all improvements possible made. Mr D. Fraser proposed, and Mr W- Treihewey second the motion " that a poll be taken on Friday, June 17." Mr E. Taylor proposed as an amendment " That the Council beapproaohed to see if the scheme could not be done

cheaper." Mr Baxter ruled the amendment

out of order, as the meeting was only preliminary to the poll to vote for or againab the scheme. The motion was put to the meeting and carried, only one dissenting. Messrs D. Fraser, T. Dowling, J. Dunnett, J. Doyle, E. Taylor, and J. MeLauchlan, were elected a committee to carry out the poll. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Baxter for taking theohair.— [Own cor,]

News m Brief.

The Primitive Methodist Church services on Sunday are as follows ; — The Key, Gt IL Mann will preaoh ab Wills Street Church, Ashburton, morning and evening— the sub ject of the morning beiog (( An example o! Christian obedience," and m the evening " The Gospel we preaoh." Mr Mann will also preaoh m the Governmenb school at Allenton m the afternoon.

Synopsis of New Advhbtjsbments. T Bullock— lmportant properties for sale> to lease, and to let Friedlandec Bros — Four firat-claaa sheep dogs for sale. Primitive Methodisb Church — Sunday aervicea. - Gas Company — Tar and Coke. J. H. Maynard— Wanted, .tenders for ploughing. John Odborne, Willowby — Oataheaf chaff

WELLINGTON ITEMS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Wellington, June 11

In the Supreme Court to-day the applica tion made by the Midland Railway Company for the appointment of a Beceiver was fixed to be heard on Tuesday. Courtney waa convicted yesterday of assault and waa sentenced to two years.

The charges against Craig m oonneotion with the Te Aro House oaae will be taken on Wednesday.

FEDERATION.

United PreßS Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, June 10 I The federal vote coat the colony £20,000. Received Wakapuaka June 11, 10.30 a.m, Guardian Office 12 p.m. Melbourne, June 11 The Premier has received another wire from Mr Reid pointing out that it would be waste of time for the Premiers to meet unless they are prepared to make the Commonwealth Bill more acceptable to New South Wales by granting material concessions.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following ia th.9 xneteorologieal report for^the week ending June 10, 1898 : —

FRENCH POLITICS.

if- United Press Association — By Electric

Telegraph-^Copyright.

Paris, June 9

jV£, Jaurea, Socialist member of the French Chamber of Deputies, address ing a meeting of ten thousand Social ists m Paris, advocated a world wide union of the proletariat..

June 10.

M. Degchanel has been elected President of the Chamber of Deputies by a majority of ten votes,

CABLE NEWS.

Borne and Foreign.

United Presa Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. Germany m Search of Coaling; Stations.

Berlin, June 9 Germany is seeking to establish coaling stations m the Mediterranean and on the coast of Morocco. k Russian "Concession." St Petersburg, June 9 The Russian Government has decided to permit foreigners to invest capital m Russian enterprises, and acquire realty m Russia. Great Britain and America. Ottawa, June 9 j Sir W. Laurie'r, Sir R. J. Oar tw right and Mr Da vies represent Canada on the commission appointed to settle the outstanding international disputes be tween England and America. Preferential Sugar Duties. - Juae 10. The House of Commons has unani mously granted the British Empire preferential sugar duties. Mr Field ing said he hoped that step would encourage the Queensland, Fiji and Mauritius export trade. Mr Ilooley's Bankruptcy. London, June 10 Mr Hooley attributes his failure to blackmailing syndicates and news papers, who absorbed the profits of his ventures. He alleges that he paid one newspaper £40,000 for a single article, and £10,000 la 4 court costs. The claims against the estate amount to half a million.

The American Currency. Washington, June 10 The Conference of the two Houses amended the Senate's amendments, reducing the silver coinage to a million and a half dollars monthly. The bond issue has been fixed at four hundred million dollars, while the clause increasing the tonnage dues has been omitted.

Australian.

The Kauri Timber Company.

Melbourne, June 10.

A meeting of the shareholders m the K,auri Timber Company approved of writing down the capital from £1,200,000 to £990,000.

New Guinea Land Syndicate.

Sir Geo. Turner considers that the Queen's ratification of the New Guinea land grab ordinance ends the matter, and he cannot see what farther steps can be taken by the Governments interested to prevent the Syndicate obtaining the land. Tasinanian Parliament. Hobart, June 10 Mr Bird has been elected leader of the Opposition, with Messrs Lewis and Dobaon as his colleagues. Coal and Coke Duties, The Legislative Assembly has re duced the duty on coal one shilling all round, and decided to admit coke duty free.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Important Statement by Mr Curaon.

Japanese Demands.

Concessions to the British.

United Press Association — By Electric

Telegraph— Copyright

London, June 10

In the House of Commons Mr Ourzon stated that if Russia sends troops to the Yang-tse Valley without obtaining the assent of Ohina, it would be treated as an act of war. In such an event, the Government would take requisite steps to protect British interests,

In referring to Port Arthur and Talienwan, Mr Ourzon said the British warships would continue to exercise treaty rights, giving access to all Ohiueae ports.

Toeio, June 10

Japan demands exclusive settlements m Fu-Chau, Fusing, Shan-si, Fu-ning- Fu, Yo-Ohau-Fu, Oheng-Fu, Waatao, and 15,000 damages for the riots at Shau-si.

Reoeived Wakapuaka June 11, 9 40 a.m.! Guardian Office, 10.18 a.m.

London, June 10

The Times states that a convention has been signed by China granting Britain a lease of the mainland behind Kowlood, opposite Hongkong. Ohina retains the northern shores of Miro Bay and Deep Bay, but leases the waters of both bays, reserving to herself the right of entry for her own ships whether for belligerent or neutral purposes. British jurisdiction is to be exercised over Art*., two hundred square miles.

THE LATEST.

Australian

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka June 11, 10.30 a,m, Guabdian Office, 12 p.m. Duties on Stock. Hobabt, June 11 The Legislative Assembly has agreed to remit import duties on cattle and sheep, New Guinea. Sir G. Turner has instructed the Agent-General to make a further strong protest against the New Guinea land grab, demanding that the contributing colonies should be oonsulted.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

A British Official Maltreated.

Expelled from Puerto Rioo.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Washington, June 10

The Governor of Puerto Rico ac cused Mr Betfc, Seoretary of the British Consulate, of supplying Americans with information m regard to the San Juan harbour and mines. Bett was imprisoned and subjected to maltreat ment at the hands of the Spanish, authorities, and subsequently expelled, Mr G. W. Crawford, British consul, protested against the outrage, and i expressed his belief that the informa tion was supplied by the Governor'! officials.

Strained Relations Between Germany and America.

Spain "Will Not Su* for Peace.

;Reotived3\y»kapaak» Jnne 11, 9.40 Guasdian Office 10.18 ft. m.

Washington, June 10

It is reported that strained relations exist between America and Germany owing to the refusal of the American Government to give assuranoßS not to occupy the Philippines.

Madrid, Jane 10 Senor Sagasta asserts that Spain will not take the initiative m bringing about peace with America. He is not aware of any power that ia disposed to intervene.

CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

•'I mast have liberty withal, as large a charter a*, the wind, to blow onwhemlpleaae.— Asyoti tOBEr."

That case from the Old Men's Home wu a very aad one, and suggests as neoei sary some sorb of legislation supple* mentary to oar charitable aid laws. Here was an old man, as weak at a baby m physical force, and equally weak m his power to resist the drunkard's bonds that had been placed around him ia his earlier years— & man whose lease oi life cannot now m any case be very long, bub whose years have evidently failed to teach him wißdom. He was allowed tobacco m the Home. I quite sympathise with the bobaoco allowance to smokers, but men who do not smoke have no need for it, and it does seem absurd to serve out Juno to men who do nob use it— quite as absurd as it would be to serve out to all m the Home any drug that a medical man had ordered to be supplied to a few. If so muoh tobacco is an item m the ration, then it ought to be altered, and served only to the users of the weed, something else being given to the non smokers to make up. This man was a non smoker, and saved up his supplies till he had sufficient to go into the market) with, add then he made a deal. The master was not) sure whether purchasers were found afa the Some or nob, but he was perfectly sure that the deal had been made, and the result of the deal was that old Smith came home drunk, and became a nuisance. As there is only one class of Home, and into that class all our decayed and indigent men musb go, and as amongst thoae we have very many highly respectable people, it would never do to have the lives of auoh men made miserable by the misbehaviour and general disordecliness of such men as this old out cast, whom the Chairman of the Board ordered to be* discharged, as a nuisance. Another class of horns is wanted— one for men of the Smith stamp, m which liberty would not be allowed to degenerate into license, bub a firmer discipline would save them from themselves. In the absence of this second class of home, there is only the gaol remaining, and poor Smith, I contend, with all his faults, is hardly a fib subject for the gaol.

Another feature of •« Home " life is thab the tobacco allowance does not aeem to be anything like enough for the ordinary smoker. I judge thia way because of the many times 1 have been asked for a «• bit o* baccy " by some of the old waifs who stroll about town on their days out, apparently hav ing only one object m view — that of securing enough "plug" to last them till they geb out again. Another feature was pointed to by the Sergeant, when Smith's case was heard. Some of the old fellows make it a point to come down town and hang about on the off chanco of getting a drink or two. They get about the hotels, and kindly in clined men include them m their •* shout,' 1 but it is a mistaken kindness, and there is trouble at the Home as the result.

I remember when it was talked of getting 500 acres at Hihhbank for an Old Men's Home the objection was raised that the old men would be too much isolated from their fellowB — too far away from medioal atten« dance, too far away from ohuroh and religious services, too far away from Buoh social amenitieß as a site m the vicinity of a town would enable them to enjoy. Bab evidently the nearness to the town haa its disadvantages also, though, be it said, m fairness to the many decent fellows m the. Home, only a few of the men give any very striking evidence of how these disadvantages annoy the well behaved men.

I had ocoaaioa not long ago to be walking m the riverbed, and as I oame along pas* the " mouth " of one of (he streets leading to the river, a dray laden with empty ting and other garbage, evidently the cleanings up of a backyard m East street, cam,e oat of the street to discharge. How the <• sharks" from the Home managed to get wind — per-, haps the wind did it—of the coming of this dray Ido not know ; but before the rubbish was ajl shot out there was a detaohmenb of them there quarrelling with each other about the odds and ends that had thus been rele gated to the dust heap. There were the bobtle gatherers, the searohers among old tins, men busy raking here and there m the hope of finding something of valuei I had no idea there were any of the men m the Home so low down as this. If any of my readers want) further information on th\a feature, let them casually follow to the, riverbed the first garbage part they seta start. They wil} see enough' in twenty minutes to pain them for a week.

The Magistrate found for the defendant m the suit of camp cook Mao Donald to re cover £10 from the landlord of the Tinwald Hotel. It is oat of such men as Mao Donald that inmates of the Old Men's Home are manufactured. There oould be no doubt at all that the old soaker had got back every pound of hia money, though ib was not shown very dearly how he spenb it. Believing that the onlooker sees moat of the game, and ia nob. saddled with the responsibility of giving judgment, I feel free to hazard the opinion that, though he himself could not very well tell how he got rid of his money, he simply fooled ib away across the bar and m the village m the stupid way that his olaas usually do when they find themselves m possession of a fairly large cheque. This m»n may be getting towards fifty years of age. Men who apend their money m this way never save. When he gets pait work he will have to be provided for m the Old Men's Home, His time m the ordinary course of thins* oannofc be far off, and when ib does oome the master of the Home will have anothec sweet oup of tea to deal with.. I will have more to say about the Homo and it* inmate* , .. by and by, .. *»* -^ ./■■-

THE ASHBtfBTQM GUARDIAN* SATUKDAY. JUNE ll f 189*.



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Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Love, courtship and marriage are naturally subjeots of interest for every young girl. The ohief ambition is to have a rich husband and an extensive establishment, but her ideas become greatly modified as her experience of the world grows more matured. At last she settles down to the oonviotion that rushes do not mean happineea, and she determines to be oontent with true worth, even if allied to comparative poverty. When she oomes to this frame of mind she makes herself worthy to be a true helpmate to the man of her choice. Her first duty il" to obtain the blessing of sound health j HoUowfty'g Fills will give all that is required m this direobtoa If they »ro feto wlfa,



OHURCH SERVICES. ' ST, "STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES. (12th June.) 8 30 — Holy Communion. 11 vm. — Morning Prayer.' 3 30 — Holy Baptism. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, WILLS STREET, ABHBURION. Church Services, TO-MORROW, June 12th, I Preaoher : Rev. G. H. Mann. Morning at 11 — Subject— &n Example oi ■ Christian Obedience. Evening at 6.30— Subject — The Gospel we Preaoh. Allenton Day Sohool, Service at 3.15 p.m.— Rev. 6. H. Mann. 6 94



FOR SALE- i, — — BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that can bo applied to the soil, benefiting not only the firet crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedusfc often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms mmy hands for Sale :— 500) | 250 } ACJRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m search of a property either for farm- * ing purposes or aa an investment would do well to inspect the above. F. FERRIMAN. ORNAMENTAL AND FAHOY CARDS, I BALL PROGRAMMES, ETC. I rjIHE Aahburton Publishing Company has I I just received a consignment of beati- I fully Ornamented Fancy Cards, Invitation, I Presentation, Visiting, Etc , together I with Ball Programmes m Lateßt Designs. I NOTICE. "OERBONS indebted to the ASHBURTON I ( JT PUBLISHING COMPAN V, Limited, I ] prior to March 19th, 1893, are hereby noti- 1 < fied that PAYMENT MUST BE MADE, forthwith at the late office of the Company, I otherwise legal proceedings will be takeu. I - Wm. J. STEWARD. le Ashburton, May 20} j C TO LET, FURNISHED, t rfIHE UNDERSIGNED wishes TO LET a X His Residence, " Burford," East Belt, I for the Seßßjon — Bay from June 25th to I ; September 30th. Easy terms to a suitable 11lI ll tenant. Apply at Residence. 1 1 621 W. J. STEWARD. I* — U Snukt frm Vmm I tl



SEED WHEA T. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land, F. FERRIMiLN. I FOE SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mb H. J. Taskbr to sell hia desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Looaebox, Chaffhouae and Fowlhouse erected on the property. F. FJSRRIMAN. FOX SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that rery'deßfrable block of land containing about Seven Aores, situated on the N.E. Town Bolfc and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collinß. For anyone' m search 01 a property on which to build this one is well .worthy of an inspection. F. FERRTMAN.



F. FERRIMAN. I FIFTYTHBKE YJGARB £ UNINTEBRUPTBD SUCCESS. This Chemical Prepartion ia CARBOLISEP aa a remedy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Peats taking the seed I dressed with it. "— — ' C THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE < COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, ACTS- j TRALIA, & CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for eeed Wheat, OARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS V OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m! the Kingdom. PBRFEOT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. Ib"l« acknowledged to, be an|Est»bllflhed Faot that D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Nameland Label Registered 'under Trade Marks Aot,iNo. 13,796 and 158,145) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVTATING SUCCESS j IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. j WoorPitß, Ledbury, Herefordshire, October 23,1889.^ Dear Sib, — 1 am pleased to testily to the efficacy of your " Carbolised Wheat Pro- teotor," having used your Proteotor for 40 years and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; therefore can con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Proteo- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, Ac— -I am, yours truly, Mr Q. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., England (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to dresß Eight Bushelß of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn A.GENT FOR ASHBURTON: b\ FERRIMAN.



Tl^E Beg respectfully to notify our Customers and the Public generally > that our Stock is now thoroughly complete with Aulumn\and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete" with choice ana useful goods for the Season. We would draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL I TURNER. ISO PATTERNS IN JF'UAINJNEr-I-.JaTTiCS. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to Select From; Best Possible Value For Money.



•■" *•• ■•* ■*■*••*« *— mmmmtt g imi fcri««B«i^*m>i— *»•■* immmmm ] SHEEP WIRE NETTING, SHEEP WIRE NETTING- ■ ■II «V« FARMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obt»in Our Price before purchasing elsewhere; 60 Dofrn PLOUGH SHABES. BLORNSBY & RANSOMKS, AT REDUCED PRICES. «■*» OIWV.W.H... w**^V, si Boiled LiMMd OUI M * TEA. TEA. TEA. onnd m every lib paokeb. ___«_ GORB ••THIBTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOUB, SHARPB AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Ohe»pe«b House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orden by Poat promptly attended to.: SHEARMAN BROS., nnft FPTAfeLISHMENT WILL BE CLO3ED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p m. *i?h the Sson oi THURSDAYS AND SAIURDAYS, when we close at Ip.m. and 9 30 p.m. reßpeotWely* BASKET HOUSE, BURKETT STEBET, ASHBURTON.



INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELBBAGH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES] HAYING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian Insandeecent Gaa Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Aahbnrton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices : — C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15a EACH. C BURNERS, " AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s 6d EACH. ' N BURNERB, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PABS, 11s 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2s 6d each* fto Householder out aflord to be any longer without the Incandescent Light ■•The C Burner gives FiVE (6) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with » consumption of leas than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Bnrner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burner, with m con* sumption of g*a lew than ONE-THIRD of the gae. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMB E,R AND GASFI TTE R, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTQfr * ty



- - EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — w— ! STATIONERY. If\ CASES ol General Stationery now Landing from London. qaa AAA ENVELOPES, Variouß Sizes and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Nigerlne (ohenp), Foolßcap.'Drftw.Bg Paper) Exeroißo, Copy and ReadingJßooko.j FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. ~(x) "NT A "IVT^C! GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to ' Jr JLAJN Üb. Stocktaking. f-\-r>{~* A ATQ TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month, V/JLI/VTwCLxN O«""— P« or t0 Stocktaking. r<VnT TT'Ci LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low rices for \^j X. \JA-J EjO •""""" CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. OISOULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES,