SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. . Star of the South, s.a., from Westport. Sidled. Yesterday. Cutty Sark, schooner, for Auckland. Maud Graham, schooner., for New Plymouth. Bona, schooner, for Kaipara. Dido, schooner, for Waitapu. Torea. schooner, for Kaipara. Wakatipu, B. s., for Port Chalmers. Rotomahana, s.s., for Wellington, Northern ports and Sydney. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. " Port Chalmers, Yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka, from the North. F. M. Carl an, for Wellington^

MAIL NOTICES.

Hails dose at the Chief Post Office for the following places (subject to the neces sary alterations) as under : Tuesday, June 14. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Ringarooma, at 1.40 p.m. ;■ late fee letters at 2 p.m.; guard’s van 2.30 p.m. ; train. _ , For Northern Ports, per Wanaka; at 8.20 p.m.; late fee letters, 3.30 p.m., guard’s van, 4 p.m. train. - . Saturday, June 18. For the United Kingdom, via San Fran cisco, Continents of Europe and America, West Indies, Sandwich Islands, Northern Ports of New Zealand, &c., per Wanaka, as follows; —Ordinary letters at 6.30 p.m. ; late fee letters, at 7 pm. ; books and newspapers, at 6 p.m. ; money orders, at 3 p.m. ; registered letters at 5 p.m. ; guard’s van, 8.30 p.m. train. Wnila close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Eangitata, Orari, Winchester, wnd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m-, and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, rm Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Watertoh and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seafield, New land, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. Wnil« arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 i.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m._ From Chertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. and A 36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.36 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. 5.35 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. daily. From-Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, New land, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 4 p.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Friday, June 17. Matson, Coz, and Co., at the farm of Mr Thomas' Prendergast—Live and Dead Farm Stock ; 12 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-morrow, Saturday, June 1L Ashburton School Teachers’ Association, Borough School, 2 p.m. Monday, June 13. Borough. Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, June 14. A. and P.' Association—Committee Meet ing, Quill’s Hotel, 3 p.m. Ashburton School Committee. ' Wednesday, June 15. Tea Meeting and Entertainment, Fleming ton School. Thursday, June 30. Concert to J. S. Savage, Town Hall, 8 p.m. Monday, July 4. Newland School Committee Monthly meeting. Tuesday, July 5. Ashburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. Thursday, July 7. Aahbnrion library—Committee Meeting.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stations at 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m., and (Express) 5.48 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton fob Timabu and South, at 7 a.m., 10.36 a.m. (Ex press), and 4.50 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 24 a.m. (Express), 435p.m., and 7.60 p.m. Trains Arrive At Ashburton from Tdiaru and South at 10.15 a.m., 6.34 p.xn. (Express), and 8.15 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1881. The State of Ireland.

~ TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.20 p. m. ]

The cable news received during the past few days must cause the worst of fears to rise as to the seriousness of affairs in Old England’s sister isle. Things in Ireland are getting from bad to worse, and telegram after telegram informs us of the open hostility now prevalent there. The peasantry arc evidently determined to obstruct and withstand, if possible, the eviction of tenants, and mass meetings of the Land Leaguers are attempted to be held in different parts of the country, hut through the vigilance of the police and troops, these attempts have, in a more or less degree, been frustrated. We hear of several en counters between the troops and the peasantry, the capture of the latter, and then directly afterwards their release. Bodies of rioters, strongly organised, and with one common object—the determination to hold their quasi rights, and defending them with

their lives—spring up first in one part of Ireland and then another. At tempts to destroy all railway com. munication, cutting telegraph wires, and breaking up the roads, so that troops have great difficulty in traversing the country, all tend to show that there is a leader secretly directing sedition, and using every means in his power to confront and harrass England’s determination to rule this unhappy country. How truly unhappy is any country where secret societies, land leagues, etc., spread sedition ? Is it possible that such a state of affairs exists under the British rule ? That it docs, and will do to a very alarming extent, both in Ireland and. England, is but too plainly visible. The cause of the disaffection is but too well known to our readers; the result is just commenc ing to be felt. But how is the remedy to he applied which the English Go vernment intend to enforce ? We do not pretend to know, hut can only hope that it will effect a speedy cure for the disaffected ones, and make the country a permanently happy one.

The armed and alarming resistance which appears to have been experienced in the Counties of Waterford, Cork, Mayo, and Mullingar, by the police, will give our readers some idea as to the extent and the apparently pre-arranged simultaneous rising of the leaguers against the British rule. The in cidence of the peasantry rising in these four counties together is curious, but it conveys the fact that these people show a determination to fight, and also evinces the widespread disaffection ex isting amongst them. It is far better that disaffection should take the form of open resistance, because by this the authorities know how to cope with it. England will then see that something decisive must be done, and that quickly. How far the present scheme for Irish rule will ameloriate matters, it is extremely difficult to conjecture, but one thing is evident, that almost the same spirit is prevalent in Ireland as in Nihilist Russia, and the flame of rebel lion is now burning amongst the former people, with an intense desire for re venge for their wrongs. One thing is quite certain, and that is Ireland will never be ruled by menaces. If a civil war results, the disastrous guilt will rest with those who try to subvert British rule, and in deluding the people to resist what is impossible. Grievances of many kinds the Irish people have, and always will have so long as the present tenant system is in vogue —and until the Government have given them re dress for their grievances there will always be disaffection. The state of the country is at present! most pitiable, because so many unfortunates are led to rebellion through perfect ignorance. Let us hope that English rule, com bined with mercy and justice, will put an end to further serious disturbances, and misguided peasantry — whatever their grievanceslmay be—be educated to live under submission to the most enlightened power a merciful Providence has yet given the world.

Assaulting a Female.— This morning, before His Worship the Resident Magis trate. a man named William Robinson was brought up charged with an offence of the above nature, and, on the application of the’pojico, was remanded till Friday next. Nautical Enquiry. A preliminary enquiry was he,d by the Collector of Cus toms yesterday into the grounding of the Hawea and Hinemoa at Manukau bar. Drunk and Disorderly. William Robertson was this morning fined LI by the R.M. for this offence. A man who made his first appearance on a charge of this character was dismissed with a caution. -twos The Weather. - The rainy weather which set in on Thursday continued throughout yesterday and last night with out abating. Towards four o’clock this morning there were promises of its stopping, but the storm re-commenced half-an-hour later, and rain has con tinued falling in torrents all day, and there is still no sign of any change. Large pools of water are gathering in the principal thoroughfares, and communica tion across the lino via Tancred street is rendered almost impossible for foot pas sengers, the water flowing in a stream across the path. The posters displayed by the Lydia Howards Burlesque Troupe, announcing their visit to this town, have suffered considerably, the wet weather and wind having torn them to shreds. No interruption has occurred on either the Northern or Southern portion of the railway line up to the time of writing this, but the line between Chertsey and Rakaia was under water this morning when the express train came throu ;h, and doubts are expressed regarding the chances of its remaining unbroken should the rainfall continue, [Since writing the above we learn by telegram that the streets in Christchurch are flooded in several places, but no serious damage is reported. The railway traffic on the Ashburton and Rakaia Forks line owing to damage done to the ballasting by the flood water.]

Hawke’s Bay Batlwav Contract. —Mr Thomas Brankin shipped fourteen fine draught horses by the s.s. Rotomahana yesterday, to work on his contract in Hawke’s Bay. The horses were driven through to Port, instead of taking them by rail, and were all shipped without acci dent.

Death or Perkin Warbeck. —The well-known stud horse Perkin Warbeck died at Wnirelci yesterday morning. 0. J-C. .Handicap.— Bads worth lias been scratched for this event. The Lydia Howarde Troupe in Trouble. —It is understood (says the Post) that a writ for LIOO damages has been issued in the name of Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan against Messrs A. T. Dunn ing, Harry Shepperson, Harry Power, and Mias’Lydia Howarde, for the unauthorised performance of“H.M.S. Pinafore ” in Dunedin on Friday evening last. Temuka Mutual Improvement Asso ciation. —An ordinary meeting of the above association was bold at the Good Templar Hall on Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock p.in., but owing to the inclement state of the weather only very few mem

bers and friends were present. Mr John Hayhurst was voted to the chair. Mr Job Brown, one of the leaders of the debate selected for the evening, did not put in an appearance. An impromptu donate, “Are the Chinese desirable colonists V’ was then opened in the affirma tive by Mr Bolton, who was upheld by Messrs M ; Oann, Hayhurst, and Cooper, and the negative side was taken by Messrs Diddams, Bussell, and M'Kay, who, on the matter being put to the vote, won by a majority of four. It was finally decided to postpone the debate—“ Is free educa tion necessary in New Zealand ?” till this night fortnight. The usual vote of thanks to'the chairman terminated the proceed -111 Found Deownbd. —The body of the man McGarry, who has been missing for some days, was found floating in the Auckland harbor yesterday. Wants Enquiring Into. — The English barque Arabella, being supposed to have struck a rock outside the heads when coming into Wellington harbor, was placed ; upon the patent slip after discharging. • It was found that she must have struck, as about three feet of her keel, near the rudder was bent, and one plate cracked and showing a small hole. The Customs ) authorities intend to hold an enquiry. The Ac ckx and Unemployed.—Gar -1 rard, the Auckland agitator, is preparing ' a list of the unemployed at present in the r Northern capital. Eighty-four names ; were got yesterday morning, and when ’ the list ia completed he intends sending it , to Dr Wallis, who promises to present it to the House.

New Borough.—lt is proposed to form

the suburbs of St Albans, Knightstown, Merrivale, and Papanui, on the north of Christchurch, into a borough, under the name of Papanui. A meeting was held yesterday on tic subject, and steps will be taken to obtain the requisite number of signatures to a petition. Deserving of Support. —Efforts are being made in Christchurch to form a company for the purpose of establishing a coursing ground, on the model of Plumpton Ground, England. Football. —A challenge has been re ceived by our local kiekists from the Christchurch Football Club, to play a match here, the fixing of the date of play being left in the hands of the home team. The matter has not yet been brought before the Club, but there is no doubt that they will accept it. The challenge emanating frem the A. F. C. to the Lincoln footballists has been declined. No answer has yet been received to those sent to the Pilgrims and the South Can terbury Club. Ashburton Brass Band. —Tho com plimentary concert to be given by tho members of the band and a large number of ladies and gentlemen to Mr Savage, late bandmaster A.R.V., takes place on the 30th inst., at the Town Hall. Those who intend taking part in it are reminded that the first general rehearsal and practice will bo held in Mr Jones’ room on Monday next, when it is parti cularly requested that all should be pre sent.

Deserves Hanging. —At Cromwell a young man named Clement Bushnell has been committed for a brutal assault with intent upon a respectable elderly woman named Mrs Cameron at Albert Town. The opportune arrival of a neighbor pre vented further injury to the woman. Prisoner and prosecutrix were strangers. Vestry Meeting. —The following re solutions were passed at the adjourned vestry meeting, viz. : —“ That this vestry recognise the necessity of at once pro ceeding with the erection of a Sunday school on the leasehold site in Burnett street ; that Messrs Bullock, Ferriman, Hands, Jameson, and Fooks bo appointed a committee to investigate the subject, and report fully to the next vestry meet ing ; and that a letter should be written to the Wakanui Road Board, asking to have the rates on the Parsonage re mitted.” The proposal made by Dr Trevor re letting of seats has received the careful consideration of the committee appointed in the matter, and these gentle men report that they find it is im practicable. Tenders. —Particulars of tenders re quired by the Railway authorities and by Mr Peters appear in advertisements pub lished elsewhere. Export of Canterbury Stock.—The

Rotomahana yesterday took from Lyttel ton fire shorthorn heifers from Mr Threlheld’s herd for Mr John Harding’s farm near Napier ; also the bull Com mander-in-chief and a prize heifer for Mr Harding’s farm, north of Auckland. Skating Rink. —A meeting of those interested in the formation of a rinking club is convened by advertisement appear ing in another column. Supreme Court, Timaru. —At this Court yesterday, the Grand Jury found true bills againpt Benjamin Bradford and John Quinn, for forgery and uttering; Martin Thynne, for perjury; James Mack, for horse stealing ; William Gardner and Edward Ford, for larceny ; John Scott, John Johnston, Janies Cumskey, Patrick Egan, Hugh Boyd, for arson ; James McManus, stealing from a dwelling. No bills were returned in the cases of Michael Quirk, attempted suicide, and Joseph Janies Farrell, for embezzlement. Janies Mack was sentenced to five years, and William Gardiner to six months. Martin Thynne was fined LSO, and bound over for two years to be of good behavior, himself in LIOO, and two sureties of LSO each. The sitting of the Court was re sumed this morning. Janies McManus, charged with stealing a cash-box and L 6 10s from the bar of the Winchester Hotel, was sentenced to three years’ penal servitude. James Cumskey, Hugh Boyd, and Patrick Egan were charged with wil fully setting fire to a hay-stack the pro perty of William Gosling, a farmer at Mount Horrible. Egan said he was guilty, but Boyd and Cumskey were quite innocent. The Crown offering no evidence against these two, they were discharged. Egan got a good character from the police. His Honor said ho would take his case into consideration, and see if, under the circumstances, he could award a light sentence for so heavy an offence. Creameries. —The sub-committee of the Industrial Association have decided to await further advices on this matter from England before taking any decisive steps thereon.

Boards of Health Beware.— lt is re ported that a person living in the Eyre ton district had returned from Christ while suffering from typhoid fever, and by contact with other persons, the infec tious disease had spread, and caused the death of four persons, and a number of others are still ill. pmfS

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[PEB EEUTEr’s AGENCY.] A Loan Placed. London, June 8. The Otago Harbor Works Loan of Li oo,ooo was placed in the market to day. Arrived. Arrived—Ships Lochnagar, from Napier; British Sceptre, from Port Chalmers; Palala, from Lyttelton ; Dunloe, from Auckland. Consols and tlio Markets.

Ccnsols remain at 100^; New 1 Zealand Five per Cent. 10-40 loan, : 105 ; New Zealand Five per Cent. 1889 | loan, 105 ; New Zealand Four and a half Per Cent. 1879-1904 loan, 103. The Bank rate of discount is un changed at 2per cent, and the market rate at i-Hs. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is Li 4,800,000. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 48s; New Zea land wheat, 45s ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 33s 6d ; Australian tallow —best beef, per cwt, 355; best mut ton, 37s 6d. Wool Sales. At the wool sales to-day, 11,400 bales were offered, and prices showed a hardening tendency. 9,000 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening. A Reduction Wanted. In the House of Commons to-day a resolution was agreed to, on a division, setting forth that any fresh commercial treaty with the French Government would be unsatisfactory unless it pro vided for a reduction of the import duties levied by France. Further Riots. News has been received to-day from Ireland, reporting that the disturbances in the neighborhood of Cork have been renewed. Further riots have occurred between the police and the peasantry, and general disorder prevails in the district. Thrown Out. Paris, June. 9 The French Senate to-day, after a lengthy debate, threw out the Bill which passed the Chamber of Deputies last month providing for the adoption of the Scrutin de Uste in place of the system of Scrutin d'arrondissiment

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reuter’s agency.] Attempt to Escape. Melbourne, To-dnjn James Henderson, the reported owner of the steamer Ferret, alias India, made an attempt last evening to escape from Pentridge gaol. He had filed away the bars of his cell window, and had succeeded in making his exit from the cell when he was discovered by the warders, and again placed in cus tody. He now stands committed for trial on several charges of conspiracy in connection with the Ferret. An Ingenious Contrivance. Sydney, June 10. A local mechanic has succeeded in fitting a sculling boat with a sliding seat which acts as a motor, in a similar manner to that of the boat in which Hanlan rowed the race for the champion ship of the world was alleged to have been constructed. The Markets. Hennessy’s brandy, case, 36s 3d ; bulk quarters, 12s 3d ; maize, per solbs, 233 d; tobacco, Raven’s twist, per lb, is sd. Adelaide, June 10. Wheat, 4s 8d; the market is very quiet. Town flour, Ln 553 country brands, Lio 5s to Lio 10s. Freights to London, steamers and sailing vessels, 33s ; freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide, 355; from out ports, 37s 6d. There has been but little doing in freights during the week, and the market is dull. The John Elder. Adelaide, To-da y. The Orient Company’s steamship John Elder has arrived from Plymouth.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Loss of the '* Policeman.” Auckland, To-day. An enquiry into the loss of the schooner Policeman is proceeding at the Police Court. A Case and its Contents- At the Resident Magistrate’s Court to day, Mr Barston gave judgment in the case of Hiffman against the captain of the ship Peru for damage to a piano, lie held that defendant wus only liable for the case or packing, and not for its con tents, when the latter was signed for as unknown. The plaintiff’s must show the contents in good order, and not leave it to inference. He believed in this in stance the contents had been tampered with, and gave judgment for the value of the case, 20s. Frozen Meat. Carterton, To-day. Mr Buchanan, the President of the Pas toral and Agricultural Society, is calling a public meeting here to consider the ad visability of forming a company to erect the necessary machinery for shipping frozen meat and dairy produce to England. A Mining Accident. Dunedin, To-day. A man named Thomas O’Kane, a miner, was killed by a fall of earth in his claim at Moki Creek. Committed for Trial. Harry Charles Meade, for attempted suicide, was committed for trial. Sudden Death. Invercargill, To-day. Charles Fairweather, one of the oldest settlers in the district, while driving through the town to-day, fell back in his dray, and expired almost -instantaneously.

TERRIBLE FIRE IN QUEBEC.

One Thousand Houses Burned. [by cable.] London, June 9. Telegrams have been received from Quebec, Canada, announcing that a most destructive fire has occurred in that city. It broke out in a thickly populated part, and spread with great rapidity to several blocks of houses, all efforts to allay its progress being for some time without avail. The confla gration raged for severrl hours with great severity, but was finally extin guished. It is stated that fully one thousand houses have been completely destroyed. It is not yet known whether any loss of life has occurred.

ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A BUILDING.

«. Arrest of the Supposed Culprits. [by cable.] London, June 10. . News has been received from Liver pool of a dastardly attempt to destroy the Town Hall in that city. An ex plosion occurred last night in the build ing, and caused some destruction in its neighborhood, but the evident attempt to blow up the hall was un successful. It is supposed that dynamite was the explosive material used, and it is believed that it was laid by Fenians. The police have already arrested two armed American Irishmen on suspicion of being concerned in the outrage.

THE OUTFALL DRAIN.

This work, we are given to under stand, is now completed. As we pre viously stated, the drain starts at the south side of Havelock street and con tinues along the East Belt to the river. From the former point to Dobson street it is of brickwork, the remainder of the drain being an open ditch. Its dimen sions are z feet 8 inches in width, with a height of 4 feet, it being constructed as follows, namely :—With concrete bottom, of a depth of 1 foot, side walls of brick, to a height of 2 feet 4 inches, and circular arch in brick, inches in thickness, and surmounted by a layer of cement concrete 4 inches thick. There are 12 pipe connec tions, with syphon-trap and gratings, the pipes used being 9-inch glazed earthenware, and there are also two manholes in the drain for cleaning out purposes. The depth of the cutting for the drain between Moore and Ker mode streets is 12 feet, and the drain has been constructed on a level which will permit of its being continued the full length of the Belt to the river at

any future date. In making this cutting the workmen came upon several trees buried beneath the surface, at about a depth of 4 feet, all of which were in a good state of preservation, and which had to be cut to remove them. But little inconvenience has been occa sioned to the public during the con struction of the drain in the matter of the removal of rain water, provisions in this respect having been made by the contractor, who also made provision for the carrying off of the whole of the brewery drainage. The cost of the work is Li,507, and the contractor is Mr Bradley, the work being supervised by the Borough Engineer. We learn that the bottom of the open part of the drain is of loose shingle, and up to the present the water has filtered through this instead of flowing out to the river. Under these circumstances it will be necessary for the Council to put in a bottom. Doubtless this matter will receive the attention of the Engineer.

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Friday, June 10.

The Hon. Mr Chamberlain gave notice to move for a return of all bonuses offered and paid for the promotion of colonial industries, giving all details. The Hon. N. Wilson gave notice to move for a return o f all monies paid to Sir J. Vogel by the colony. The Hon. Captain Baillie was re-olectcd chairman of committees, and the Hons. Whitaker, Mantell, Waterhouse, Wilson, Johnston, Martin, Lahnmann, Baillie, and Brett were chosen the House Com mittee by ballot. The Married Women’s Property Act Amendment Bill (Hon. G. M. Water house) was read a first time. The Hon. Captain Baillie gave notice for the appointment of the Standing Orders, reporting, selection, and print ing committees. The Hon. Mr Scotland complained of members of the Lower House being kept standing during the delivery of the Go vernor’s speech on the previous day. He was ruled out of order, but the Speaker stated that he had arranged with Sir G. M. O’ Rorke that seats should be provided in future. The Council adjourned at 3.10.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

Friday, June 10. The House met at 2.30 p.m. NEW BILLS. Notice of the appointment of several ses sional Committees was given, and of the following Bills: —Hospital and Charitable Aid (Hon. T. Dick), Licensing (Hon. J. Hall), Chinese Immigration (Hon. Major Atkinson). ADDRESS IN REPLY. Dr Wallis, as a matter of privilege, asked whether Mr Collins, not being sworn in yesterday, it was competent for another member to give notice of the Address in Reply on his behalf. The Speaker said that Mr Collins was present now. He accordingly took the oath, and then renewed the notice. yesterday’s PROCEEDINGS. The Hon. J. Hall, referring to the com plaint made by Sir G. Grey yesterday that members of the House had to stand in the Council Chamber during the opening cere mony, said that the omission to provide seats was purely accidental. For himself, however he did not object to stand in the presence’of her Majesty’s representative. Sir G. Grey said that the question was, were members of the House to stand while members of the Council sat I He thought that if there was to be a difference, the position of the Representatives should be the most honorable. He knew of one colony where the Representative Chamber refused to attend at the Council Chamber, and the Governor had to summon both Houses to Government House. He thought the subject so important that he hoped the Government would move for a committee to consider it fully. The Hon. J. Hall said that Government would consider the suggestion, and give a reply on a future day. The Speaker read a memorandum from the Speaker of the Council explaining that the omission to provide seats was purely accidental, and saying that instruc tions had been given to prevent its re currence. FIRST READING. The Auckland Synagogue Site Trust Bill (Mr Speight) was read a first time. RETURNS. The following motions by Sir G. Grey were agreed to without remark: —“ That all correspondence or telegrams be pro duced connected with the Patetere block of land which may have passed with the Government since the date of the corres pondence on this subject which has been laid before Parliament.” “ A return of all payments which may have been made to any newspapers in the colony, showing the name of such paper, the place and dates of publication, and the dates and amount of any payments which may have been made to each.” The House adjourned at 3.15 till Tues day at 2.30. p.m.

OUR SYDNEY LETTER

(FROM OT7B OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Sidney, May 28. The 62nd anniversary of Queen Victoria’s natal day passed off here with great eclat; and those having the means who did not enjoy themselves under cir cumstances such as surrounded our citizens, thoroughly deserve to remain miserable the rest of their existence. Loyalty is a duty which our colony, ranking senior, will not bo the first to fail in, should there ever'be a decrease in the general stock of it possessed by the Australians. The loyal festivals of the year opened and closed the holiday season, that of the heir-apparent com mencing spring, and that of hex Majesty- - being the last of autumn. The day broke ; fair and bright, and a bracing - morning - breeze was prevented from imparting. chilliness by a warmer ,sun. Very early /..v in the: morning it became apparent that 4 the Suburbs were to bo deserted, as usually they are on holiday occasions; The tram-cars brought down crowds, and: private vehicles kept constantly arriving, to say nothing of the continuous stream of ’buses down George street. It was also very interesting to notice the different types of humanity to be met at any of the rendezvous of pleaure seekers, such as the Circular Quay and Tramway office ; excursion steamers, gaily decked: with bunting, plied all over our harbor, con veying thousands of pleasure seekers to various nooks ; boating parties were in- , numerable, and it i» pleasing to. note that' not a single accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the holiday. The usual Queen’s Birthday review , took place in Moore Park, and the ap ’ pearance of the citizen soldiers was highly gratifying to the crowd of persons as -1 sembled at every point of vantage to • witness the display. At noon his Ex , cellency Lord Augustes Loftus and suite, [ accompanied by the Hon. Sir H. Parkes, ‘ ( K.0.M.G., the Hon. John Lackey, and the Hon. W. H. Sutter, arrived on the ground, and the troops (over 1,500) re > ceived the vice-regal party with a salute ■ as they drove down the line. The usual i feu de joie was fired, and the troops then i marched past to the lively strains of . music. The Volunteers were dismissed [ shortly after noon, and returned to town to join in the festivities “ whither they a listeth.” Fully 30,000 witnessed the 5 review.

Messrs Haynes and Archibald, the proprietors/)! the Bulletin, and defendants ; in the recent libel action, have through their counsel moved before the Full Court for a new trial. The public are very much incensed at the verdict given, and several public meetings have been called, represented by some of our, leading citizens, to collect funds to defray ,the expense of the trial. Already, to show the earnestness of the public, the sum of LBOO has been collected. The Bulletin has been the only paper in Sydney which has dared to take a firm stand against the too many glaring vices of the day winked at (or wilfully ignored) by those in authority. This case has been another instance of the greater and nobler the' truth, the greater libel. Telegraphic news received' last night : " states that a Miss Caldwell had brought an action against the Railway Board of Victoria for injuries received in a collision which took place in August last on the Melbourne and Geelong line. Damages will be laid at L 5,000. The hidy in 1 * question is a daughter of Mr C. Caldwell, manager of the Commercial Bank at Geelong. At the time of the collision Miss Caldwell was in the last carriage of • the train, accompanied by her father. She was so severely injured at the time that her life for many months was dis paired of. In February last her attorneys wrote to the Railway Department, claim ing L 5,000 compensation ; but the depart ment refused to entertain the proposal, and offered to pay LBOO, besides the costs of medical gentlemen; An action being ' : brought by Miss Caldwell v. the Board, the Board paid into Court LBOO. The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff— ' LI,OOO damages, in addition to the sum : paid into Court. 1 •• ' With regret I have to state that Mr Hos kins. the Minister for Lands, has been; so - - ill during the past fortnight that it is doubtful whether he will be able to attend at his office for months. Gout is said to ‘ be the malady the hon. gentleman is suf- • fering from. : ■ • ; Mr James Greig, who for many years managed a branch of the Bank of Austral asia on the West Coast of New Zealand, and who latterly held the position of ac countant at the Dunedin office, Otago, has ■ been recalled to Sydney to taka charge of the Sussex street branch: of the above named bank. The numerous friends of Mr Greig in New Zealand will be glad to hear of his rapid promotion. The Bermagui mystery is still a subject for everyday talk, and really the more it is gone into the leas chance there appears to be for solving it. It will be remem bered that in October of last year Mr Lament Young, Government geologist, having left Bermagui in a boat for the purpose of making scientific investigations along the coast, was never afterwards seen or he.\rd of, although several search parties went out. He was accompanied by Mr Max Schneider and three boatmen, and the whole party mysteriously dis appeared. The boat was foimd jammed on the rocks at Corunna Point, ten miles to the northward. On examining the boat several bullet marks were seen, but there was no trace of a struggle or foul play. The impression among Mr Young’s friends at' home and the London police in whose hands the matter has been placed —seems to be that the party were kid napped, and taken away in a vessel; but, whatever their cud, this seems almost im probable. With a view of making one careful and final search, Major-General Young, the unfortunate gentleman’s father, has communicated with several residents in the colonies, and has offered LIOO reward for information leading to . the discovery of his son. This is in addi tion to L2OO already offered for the con’ viction of the person or persons who have been guilty of violence. New South Welshmen are determined to give no quarter to the Chinese in vaders, and, with a view of preventing any farther influx of Mongols, a very success ful demonstration, under the auspices of the Trades and Labor Council, was held this week, the proceedings taking the form of a procession of various trade societies and an open air meeting in the Domain. Fifteen trades were represented, and with colors flying and bands playing they marched through the principal streets of our city to the Domain, where about 15,000 persons were assembled. Three resolutions, expressive of the un desirability of free Chinese immigration, the necessity of action being taken by Parlia ment to restrict it, and the appointment of a deputation to represent the views of the meeting to the Governor, were passed. A fine art competition has been in stituted by Sydney’s well-known stationer, Mr John Sands, which, judging frona its . initiatory success, may ultimately develop into very imposing proportions. Owing • to the lack of enterprise amongst colonial manufacturers, Christmas, New Yearj, and , birthday cards up to the present time used in the colonies have been illuminated by English or European subjects. The want was most universally felt, as for an Australian born to gravely ■ despatch to his friends and relatives a Christmas card upon which were pretty pictures repre senting snow scenes and ice, was an anomaly which must have struck every one. For the future there will • be an alteration, Mr Sands having offered L4O worth of prizes for a , : competition in' which designs purely Australian should be admissible. Since

THH ASHBUETON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1881.



Late Advertisements. T>RIMITIVE METHODIST JT OHUROH, Wffia Street. The TEA-MEETING is POSTPONED to Jane 20th, by order of the Oommittee. 23c SALE OP A. G. EARLE’S Farm, AT WAKANUI. On account of the porchaser of the above landed property not complying with the conditions of purchase, Messrs j. t. ford & co. win offer the same, At Mr T. Bullock’s Auction Booms, East street, Ashburton, ON TUESDAY NEXT, 14th JUNE, At 1 o’clock. Terms at sale. For all particulars, apply to PRIBDLANDER BROS., Agents for J. T. Ford and Co., 34c Ashburton. V. R. TtTBW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. IN AB Y SINGLE FARE STICKS! S to Dunedin issued at Chnst ‘ sob, : or any Station between Ohrist gtdtv-and Oaraaru (Oamaru not in mff M 4-ml /AllAwtnfv novt S4)i on ,13th ’inst.‘ and following days lb:<mid including the 18th inst., will RETURN op to and mßm t M. HANNAY. Traflb’ Superintendents



Wanted. WANTED —A good general SER VANT ; must be a good plain cook. References required. Address, Mrs Carter, Grove House, Tinwald. 22c XTST ANTED —A smart BOY, who under- VV stands Horses. Apply, Chisnall Bros., Hinds. 10c TIT ANTED—A respectable GIRL, at VV once. Apply to Mrs Scoxr, Tin wald Hotel, Tinwald. 16c TXT"ANTED —A SMART LAD to make W himself generally useful in a Hotel. Apply at once to Butler’s Family Hotel. 8c TT 7"ANTED, for Mrs Williamson, V\ Flemington School, a GIRL, to make herself generally useful. Apply im mediately to Mrs Carstens, Burnett street, opposite Mail Office. 991 a WANTED KNOWN—Skating Rink. A MEETING of persons inter ested in forming a Club |will be held at Mr Fooks’ office on MONDAY, 13th inst. at 7.30 p.m. 25c ANTED—TO LET, a 2-Roomed COTTAGE, in Havelock street. Apply to Mr G. Kidd. 15c WANTED KNOWN—That Tucker & Rested! are now landing a cargo of assorted KAURI. Specifications can be seen at their office. 994 a WANTED— TO LET, a splendid SHOP, adjoining the Guardian Office. Apply, Office of this Paper. 990 a IHT"ANTED EVERBODY to know that VV HORSE COVERS can be bought for 17s 6d (former price, 255), at S. Stephens’, Saddler, Tinwald. 726 a WANTED A PARTNER, with small capital, to farm an unim proved freehold. For particulars apply to W. H. Gundry, or W. 8., Box No. 1, P. 0., Ashburton. 801 a ■\Tt7ANTED KNOWN.—Young Ladies’ * » Journal, Is 7d ; Bow Bells, Is 7d; Family Reader (Monthly), Is 2d ; (Quarterly)do., 2s 2d; Family Herald, Is ; London Journal, ls4d ; &c., &c. A large assortment of School Books and Stationery of every description. Hymn and Prayer Books, &c., &c. Subscribers wanted for every Newspaper and Periodical published. Books, Piece Music, &c., not in stock can be supplied to order, at lowest prices. L. F. Andrewes, Bookseller, Stationer, and General Newspaper Agent, East street South. . 953 a WANTED KNOWN —That Miss Vekrall is now showing her Winter Stock of Millinery, Drapery &c. Stay and Corset Manufacturer. Dressmaking done on Premises, Colombo street, opposite Cookham House. 630 a WANTED KNOWN—That W. Ferqie’s EXPRESS runs to and from Tinwald Twice Daily. Goods con veyed at most reasonable rates. Orders left at Jephson’s Store, Tinwald, or W. Patching’s, Ashburton, will be promptly attended to. 760 a WANTED KNOWN—That the “ Crown Lands Guide ” (No. 3), New Zealand Gazette, Parliamentary Papers, and all other Government Publi cations can be obtained by applying at Office of this Paper. WANTED Purchasers for Pianos, Organs, Violins, &c. 1 Brinsmead Piano (second-hand), 45g5.; 1 Broadwood Pianette (do), £2B, cheap; 1 Smith Organ, powerful, 6 stops, £36 ; 1 Mason and Hamlin Organ, 5 stops, £3O ; 2 Violins, Bows, and Cases, £5 5s and £6. H. J. Weeks, Teacher of Music, Cameron Street West. Dresden Model Pianos to arrive. 931 a WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, a,t the “ Guardian ” office, opposite the Railway Station.



Special Advertisements. Wash RECEIPTS Printed at “The \j Guardian office.



Special Advertisements. George St. Hill, JJUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may bo arranged. 409 a



BOYS’ AND YOUTHS CLOTHING. WE have, on account of holding too large a Stock, Reduced the Prices of our Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Suits and Overcoats. Intending pur chasers will save money by giving us a call. EVERETT BROS., Havelock street. 822 a



Hayes’ r|| IMB E R YARDS. Balance of Short Firewood unsold at auction sale will be SOLD CHEAP, for cash, in order to clear it. ALRHEUS HAYES. FRESH SUPPLIES of TIMBER, &c., to hand. 608 a



Dr James Murdoch, Jf taken the House in Bur nett street, at present occupied by Mr Cambridge, Chemist, will COMMENCE PRACTICE in Ashburton, on MONDAY, 6th June, 1881. 951 a A. Weston W HAS much pleasure in announcing to his old patrons, and the public generally, that he has returned to Ashbur ton, and proposes starting again in Tan cred street, with a HAIRCUTTING SALOON and SCHOOL of PHRENO LOGY, &c., for the where he hopes to see many old faces, who can get their bumps scraped, trimmed, &c., in fact their craniums thoroughly renovated, at Million Prices. Note the Address —Tancred street (shop lately occupied by Mr J. Chapman, Painter). 17c



Encourage re prise, & KEEP THE MONEY IN THE PLACE. WANTED —10,000 customers to Pur chase 100,000 Envelopes and upwards (just arrived). 1,000, 7s Cd ; 6,000, Gs 9d per 1,000, for Cash. Pianos. Pianos, Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on deferred payments, from 30s per month. H. M. JONES, Stationer and Bookseller, East street and Baring Square. 365 a



£i A LL work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” consequently, bear ing the truth of this adage in mind, Frederick Clark, OF EAST STREET, HAIRDRESSER, Has j ust imported a quantity of NOVEL AND AMUSING GAMES wherewith to while away the dragging hours of winter nights. They meet the requirements of both old and young, and include playing cards, “ squeezero,” &c.; chess and draught men and boards, back gammon, dominoes, go-bang, race game, lotto, &c., &c. Those having favorite Authors should, to prevent disappointment, make their selections from his large stock of NEWEST NOVELS at their earliest convenience. THE SMOKER’S FRIEND is F. 0., and to preserve the right to this title he has just imported the following Brands of TOBACCO :—Nail Rod, Vanity Fair, Ruby Twist, Twist, Ac., &c, CIGARS and CIGARETTES: Havanna and Cuban, Vanity Fair Cigarettes, &c., &c., and a large selection of novelties in PIPE WARE. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon, Montgomery’s Buildings. 720 a



Reid & gray’s new zealand- AMERICAN Grain Drill, 15, 16, and 17 Coulters, With all latest Improvements, and of best Material and Workmanship. ASHBURTON BRANCH : Cameron street. 898 a John Meecli, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECOND HAND FURNITURE. 819 O. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Tobacconist, fancy goods, AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con cartinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. SEaircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 527a* THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN •commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very .reasonable.



Special Advertisements, W. Jt±. SPACKMAN’S Offices are now in Canterbury Chambers., Here ford street, Christchurch, next Miles and Co., having REMOVED from Messrs Wynn, Williams, and Deacon’s. 335 a