SHIPPING.

POST OF LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday.

Kristina Nilsson, brig, from Mauritus. Annie, ketch, from Picton. Herald, schooner, from Timarn. To-day. Hawea, 5.8., from Port Chalmers. Sailed. Yesterday. Emerald, ketch, for Foxton. To-day. Hawea, as., for Manukau, via Costal r Ports. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS , * Auckland. Yesterday. , Arrived—Taiaroa, from Fiji; Energy, ' from Greymouth. New Plymouth, Yesterday. The Penguin arrived this with a the San Francisco mail, and left again for R Wellington direct at 6 o’clock. Port Chalmers, Yesterday. _Safled—-Hawea^ortheNorth^^^^

MAIL NOTICES.

r Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office ' **For Christchurch and North at 6.30 am. ‘ 10.80 a.m., and 5 p.m. . daily. • For Ohertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. , For Dunedin,Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Oran, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. .For Temuka, at 6.30 a.m. and 10 a.m., joi Timarn and South, at 6.80 a.m., 10 J Am., and 4.80 p.m., daily. ‘ For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, rtm Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30p.m. daily. - M J For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seafirfd, New land, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 : ini., 4.40 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.26 a.m. and 4,40 p.m. daily. , , From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.85 p.m. daily. , From Temnka and Timarn at 10.00 a.m. 6.35 p.m., and 8.16 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, " Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge ' on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. JVom Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, New and, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 4 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, November 19. Mir T Bullock, at his Rooms, East street —Valuable Suburban Properties; 2.30 o’clock. . _ „ Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; LSO p.m. Monday, November 21. J T Ford and Co., at the residence of ‘Cooper Bros. — The whole of their Plant; 11 o’clock. Tuesday, November 22. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Yards —Stock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o

To bt«it, Tuesday, November 15. Meeting re Borough Reserves, Town Hall, Lwjture on “The Tabernacle’'—Library Hail, 8 p.m. , . Lecture on Cheese and Butter Factories, , Flemington School, 8 p.m. To-mobrow, Wednesday, November 16.. Hr Parnell—Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Kyle School, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, November 22. Mr Parnell— Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Town Hall, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, November 23. County Council Annual and Special Meeting ; 11 a.m. Thursday, November 24. Concert and Bail, Wakanui Schoolroom. Monday, November 28. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, December 6. Ashburton Permanent and In vestment Society,. Monthly Meeting, to 8.80 p.m. Wednesday, December 7- County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. Thursday, December 8. Meeting of Ratepayers, Road Board - Office, Methven, 3 p.m. ■ Wakanui Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street LO. L. —MonthlyMeeting, Templar Hall

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.5 a.m., 11a.m., and (Express)s.4B p.m. Tbains Leave Ashburton for Itmabu nm South, at 6.66 a.m., 10.36 a.in. (Express), and 4.50 p. m. —jthe latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton prom Christchurch at 10 24 a.m. (Express), 4.40 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Truitt and SOUTH at 10.60 a.m., 5.34 p.m. (Express), and 8.15 p.m.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

All orders for insertion of advertise ments must be written legibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given the advertisement will be inserted until countermanded, and charged accord ingly. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business letters to be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Farmer and Elector.” —Your letter will appear to-morrow, being unavoid ably held over.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.30 p.m.j

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1881. Bathing in the Domain.

The Works Committee, to whom the matter was referred at the previous meeting of the Borough Council, were to have brought up their report re bathing in the Domain at last night’s meeting, but Cr Williamson stated that th<s Cptntnittee bad not met to discuss r i /si

the thing, and it was therefore decided to call a special meeting of the Council for next Monday night to go into the question. We trust that the Council will not lose any more time in dealing with the matter, as the hot weather is now upon us, and if we are to have any bathing we may just as well make a start as soon as possible. And while upon this topic let us add a few words about the best site for the bathing shed should it be decided to erect it. Anyone who has walked over the Domain and followed the course of the water would at once see that there is but one really suitable place for bathing purposes, and that is the deep water just inside the Domain gates. Here the water is of sufficient depth to render a plunge enjoyable, while here also there would be little fear of Cr Harrison’s prediction about the mud interfering with the pleasure of the swimmer being verified. But to go fimher would infallibly be to fare worse. If the bather is to take a header where the water gets narrow he will stand a good chance of being suffo cated in the mud. The only objection urged against bathing where the water is deep and comparatively clear is that this spot is in the close proximity of certain dwelling houses. But were the shed erected amongst the bushes on the left hand side of the pool it would be almost hidden from view, and even if seen would look more like a summer house than anything else. As for the bathers, they would, of course, be attired in proper bathing costume, and would be permitted to bathe only within certain hours—the rules of the bathing club would enforce the obser vance of these things. But should they be perceived swimming about in the water, the sight need not cause any individual, however sensitive, to faint.

Cheese and Butter for Exportation,

Mr Bowron delivered his first lecture on cheese and butter factories at the Town Hall last night; the lecture was the initial one of a series to be delivered at the various agricultural centres throught the district; and indeed the promoters of the factory scheme have been fortunate in securing the services of one so well versed in the mysteries of cheese, butter, and bacon making, selling and buying, as Mr Bowron, who has passed a long life, as he informed his hearers last night, at the business, and therefore anything he may give utterance to on the subject of cheese and butter is worthy of attention. So it is gratifying to hear Mr Bow ron say, as he said last night, that the Ashburton cheese and butter factory may be made a great success, if the promoters will only go the right way to work. And first and foremost this expert says, “procure a good manager, for on the head-piece of your manager the success or failure of your scheme to a great extent hangs.” The advice is sound, and the directors will doubtless benefit by it. And the next thing that Mr Bowron advises is “ don’t be too ambitious at the start; be content to commence in a small way, and then if you are successful you can extend your opera tions as may be thought advisable.” This again, is valuable counsel, and counsel derived from actual personal observation in many lands. Mr Bow ron touched upon many things in the course of his address that are worthy of remembrance. He showed his hearer’s how bacon curing could be easily and profitably added to cheese and butter making, and told them that if they were to go in for the manufacture of con densed milk, they would add another highly remunerative branch to their business.

Let us hope that Mr Bowron’s course of lectures will have the effect of urging on our agriculturalists to greater energy, so that they may be able, as Mr Bow ron puts it, “to turn every blade of grass to solid gold.” There can be little doubt that the promoters of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory have got hold of a “ good thing,” and provided they will be guided by Mr Bowron, and “ crawl before they at tempt to run,” success should be as sured.

The ’Peisco Mail. — A special train with the southern portion of the San Francisco mail leaves Christchurch about six to-night.

R.M. Couet. —At the Court this morn ing Benjamin Boswell, on remand from Waimate, was charged with wife deser tion, and on the application of Sergeant Felton was further remanded until to morrow.

Matoeal Election. —Cr Williamson has been requisitioned to stand as Mayor of Ashburton for the ensuing year, and we are glad to state that this popular Councillor and citizen has consented to do so. His requisition appears else where and is largely signed. The Boeouqh Retebnohment. —Owing to some probably unexplained rush of election work during the week, the Com mittee for consideration of the retrench ment in the Borough expenditure was not called together by Councillor Ivess, there fore the matter has to stand over until next week. A Dutiful Councilloe. —Councillor Harrison, although suffering from the accident which occurred yesterday, by which his arm was badly broken, attended to his duties at the Borough Council meeting last evening.

Ashburton Bridge. —We notice that a great improvement is in course of being effected on the Ashburton bridge. This consists in the construction of some half dozen recesses along the left hand side of the bridge, intended as places of refuge for foot passengers who are caught on the bridge at the time trains are crossing. There was of course little danger hitherto of any accident occurring, but still nervous people and people who may have children with them when the train is ap proaching will doubtless be glad of those little recesses to pop into while the “ iron horse ” passes. A Bargain, —James Burnley, in his “Two Sides of the Atlantic” (which, by the way, is a recent publication and is in the Ashburton Public Library) tells a good story of Brandreth, the famous American pill-monger, who has realised a mammoth fortune by advertising. While the steamer which conveyed our author to America was yet in the Liverpool docks, a man with fur travelling rugs for sale came on board. “ How much ?” said the doctor, pointing to one of the rugs. “Thirty shillings,” replied the vendor. “ What ?” said the doctor, who is rather irascible and very deaf. “ Thirty shillings,” re plied the man of rugs. “ Fifty shillings,” exclaimed Brandreth ; “come, now I’ll give you two pounds.” It is needless to add that the rug merchant at once closed with the offer, and disappeared amidst the hearty laughter of the by-standers. Of course the doctor couldn’t understand the joke, and when it was explained to him he didn’t seem to appreciate it.

Weights and Measures.—The Inspec tor of Weights and Measures has arrived in town, and will remain here for a day or two.

The “Daily News” on the Native Question. —The London Daily News of the 7th inst. contains a leading article on the native crisis in New Zealand, and warmly approves of the vigorous action of the Government in dealing with Te Whiti and his followers. Public Meeting at Mount Hutt. —A public meeting of ratepayers at the Mount Hutt Road Board office is called for Thursday, December Bth, to consider the advisability of bringing the district under the Local Elections Act, 1874. Wakanui Election. —Mr C. W. Purnell will address the electors at the Town Hall on Tuesday 22nd, inst. Fresh from the Garden. —Mr A. W. Randell, greengrocer, Town Hall, notifies that he has on sale all kinds of vegetables, cut from his own market garden. County Council Election. The formal declaration of the result of the General Election of County Councillors will take place on Friday next at 12 noon, at the County Sale Yards office. Life Assurance. —Mr J, Kennedy Browne, travelling agent for the Govern ment Insurance - Department, and Dr Harrison Smith, medical examiner, are now visiting Ashburton, and, we under stand, are doing a considerable amount of business. Persons desirous of infor mation on the all-important subject of life of life assurance have now an op portunity of interviewing Mr Browne.

Working Men’s Political Associa tion. —An association of this character was formed last night at Christchurch. Mr Bitcliffe, one of the speakers, said that he was afraid they were too late in the field to influence the coming elections. He did not doubt, however, but that more working men would be returned than hitherto. Although they were now making only a small beginning, they would, if united, eventually become a mighty power in the State. Those pre sent then formed themselves into a com mittee to endeavor to increase the num bers and help forward the movement. Several names of intending members were handed in, and the meeting ad journed.

Tricks of the Trade. —ln the course of his agricultural lecture last night at the Town Hall, Mr Bowron, in speaking of the tricks practised by farmers and dairy men at Home, told his hearers that he would not reveal to them all the dodges played by the agricultural fraternity at Home, fer if he did so, they would blush for the shortcomings of those who were engaged in similar occupations to their own, despite the fact that 16,000 miles intervened. The statement was made so quaintly that it excited general laughter, which was renewed when the lecturer, stepping forward, remarked, ’* Oh, you know, we farmers are not too honest.” Mr Bowron evidently likes a joke, and likes to crack one with his audience when ever he can see his way. Willowby. —Last evening the Hope of Willowby Lodge, 1.0.G.T., held an open meeting, which was well attended, about twenty-five brothers and sister from Ash burton being present. The W.C.T. of the Hope of Willowby Lodge occupied the chair. Addresses were given by the Chairman and Bro. I. Scott, who apolo gised for the absence of Mr and Mrs Nixon, who were at Geraldine. The entertainment consisted of songs, read ings, and recitations, which were much appreciated. The Lodge, which has been in existence only three months, is com posed of young people, the members, with the exception of about four, being under twenty, and great credit is due to them for the way they carry out the work in which they are engaged. The member ship of the Lodge has been steadily increas ing since its institution, and no doubt the Lodge will soon rank as one of the best country Good Templar Lodges in the district.

Ceicket. —Last year the local cricketers, taking advantage of the long summer evenings, inaugurated a series of matches between the County and Borough Clubs, and we are pleased to learn that similar contests are about to be entered into this season. If possible, the first match will be commenced to-morrow evening, and all members are requested to be on the ground by 5.45, so that play may be started punctually at six. The game will proceed for, perhaps, a little over an hour each evening, and be resumed on the next night, until a match is com pleted. There is no doubt that, besides the spirit of commendable rivalry which such matches evoke, such trials of prowess are the best practice which clubs can go in for, and it will be a matter for con gratulation if by means of such games as we have referred to the noble game of cricket in this county receives a fresh impetus.

Public Meeting. A meeting, con vened by the Mayor for the purpose of obtaining the opinions of the ratepayers on the proposed exchange of the western side of Baring square for some other site, is to be held this evening at the Town Hall. As there is some considerable interest taken in the matter, both for and against the proposed exchange of site, no doubt there will be a crowded meeting. We are desired to correct a rumor that has been industriously circulated to the effect that the principal promoters of the scheme are desirous of obtaining the pre sent site for grain and wool stores. We believe the object is to provide a regular and increased income to the Borough from what may be considered more than any other the most valuable business site on the western side of the railway, and which is not required for planting pur poses, owing to its proximity to the Do main.

Caledonian Society. — A meeting of the Caledonian Society Directors was held in the Secretary’s office last night, at which the President, Mr Stitt, presided. It was decided to hold the Annual Sports Meeting this year on the Society’s new ground, a few chains from the north-wes corner of the Domain. The ground has been recently fenced, ploughed, sown, and otherwise prepared for sports purposes, and in a short time should also make an excellent cricket ground. The old date for holding the Sports was retained, viz.— Boxing Day, and as dissatisfaction was ex pressed with last year’s Meeting being extended over two days, it was resolved that the forthcoming Meeting should be confined to one day only. A programme comprising 22 items was then drawn out, offering prizes to the value of about LIOO. Judges were then selected for the different competitions, and the Secretary was instructed to write to the several gentlemen asking their acceptance of the position. Mr S. Saunders and the Secre tary were appointed a Committee to re arrange the programme with a view to preventing any two competitions going on at the same time, for both of which the same competitors may desire to enter, and also to have the more popular events spread over the day, so that the interest of the public may be sustained through out. In regard to handicap events, the nomination fee was fixed at 2s 6d for each, and the acceptance fee at the same sum with the exception of the Grand Handi cap Flat Races of three distances, the ac ceptance fee for which was fixed at ss— the prizes being L6,L 4, and L2. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

Tenders. —Tenders are invited by Mr J. Ward for the crop of grass growing on the Domain grounds. Fresh tenders are invited from competent persons for mak ing the valuation of the Borough, and compiling the Roll for 1882.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. ( [per rbutbr’s agency.] Home Again. London, Nov. 12. Arrived Ships Halcione, from i Auckland, sailed Aug. 7 ; Remington, from Lyttelton, Aug. 4; Clyde, from the Bluff, Aug. 4; Opawa, from Lyttelton, Aug. 25. Monetary and the Markets- Consols have advanced to roofi New Zealand securities are unchanged. The market for colonial breadstuffs is without quotable change. Australian tallow is also unchanged. Fifty Miners Blown to Atoms. News is to hand from Sicily, an nouncing that a disastrous explosion has occurred in one of the sulphur mines in that island, resulting in the death of fully fifty miners. Fenians in Bradford. The police to-day made an impor tant seizure of arms and documents belonging to Fenians at Bradford, in Yorkshire. Who Pays the Piper ? Constantinople, Nov. 13. M. Novikoff, Russian Ambassador, has issued a further communication to the Porte in reference to the conside ration of the question of payment of the Russian war indemnity. He now states that the Russian Government is willing to modify its recent demand, and agrees that the claims of the foreign bondholders’ delegates shall receive priority in recognition. AUSTRALIAN. [per rbutbr’s agency.] Arrival of the Suez and Brindisi Mails. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this evening Peninsular and Oriental Company’s steamship Rohilla, with the English mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated London, Oc tober 7th. For New Zealand. Melbourne, To-day. Mauritius advices to the 4th instant report that since the sth ultimo 600 tons of merchandise have cleared for Port Chalmers, and 250 tons for Lyttel ton. A Rise in Sugar. A Private London telegram reports a rise of ten shillings in sugar. Ministerial Changes. Sydney, Yesterday. Mr F. B. Sutton, Postmaster-General, takes the portfolio of Minister for Edu cation, vice Sir John Robertson resigned; Mr S. C. Brown becomes Postmaster- General, vice Mr Sutton ; the Hon. F. M. Darley will represent Government in the Upper House, and hold office as Vice-President of the Executive Coun cil, vice Sir John Robertson. Once More. Adelaide, Yesterday. The Orient Company’s steamship Cuzco, which left Plymouth on Oct. 1, arrived here this morning.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Election Rumours.

Auckland, To-day. It is reported that Mr Sheehan will be a candidate for Waitemata. Mr Reader Wood is likely to contest Eden. Mr James Clark (Mayor) will probably contest City East.

The Wrong Way. Hokitika, To-day.

The steamer Charles Edward reports that on Sunday morning, on the passage here from Westport, a young married woman named Way jumped overboard and was never seen after. Cement for the Harbor Works. New Plymouth, To-day. The schooners Mary Bannatyne and Sarah Pile are unloading their cargoes of cement at the New Plymouth harbor works. Another “ Vote of Confidence." Dunedin, To-day. Mr G. F. Brown received a vote of con fidence at Lawrence last night. The can didate avowed himself a free trader, a secularist, and a Ministerialist. Opening of Balclutha Bridge. The Balclutha traffic bridge was opened with some ceremony, yesterday, by Mr Macandrew. Burned to Death. James Geddis, five years old, was burned to death at Green Island yester day, during his mother’s absence. The Rolls. Inveecaegill, To-day. The Invercargill electoral roll contains 1,773 names ; an increase of 1,010 over last year’s. The other rolls in the South land district also show a large increase.

MR PURNELL AT CHERTSEY.

Mr Purnell addressed the electors of Wakanui at Chertsey schoolhouse yester day evening About twenty-five electors were present. Mr L. Mangham was voted to the chair.

Mr Purnell, in opening his remarks, said he came forward as a candidate in the Liberal interest. The Liberalism which he advocated was the Liberalism of the great leaders of the Liberal party in Eng land, which sought the improvement of the welfare of the community by the paths of justice and order, and he repudiated all sympathy with those dangerous doc trines which were now being advocated in the name of Liberalism, but were in reality alien to it, and were more akin to the extreme views of the Continental Socialists. These doctrines, too, were put forward professedly in the interests of the working man, whereas the working man would be the chief sufferer from their application, since a stoppage of industrial enterprises and a dearth of employment would be their inevitable effect. Mr Pur nell then proceeded to discuss the native question, local government, finance, rail way management, and other political topics, and sat down amidst loud ap plause. In reply to questions, Mr Purnell said that if the present county system were maintained he should be in favor of giving the county councils the management of , waste lands, the police, charitable and other matters. If the Legislative Council continued to be composed of rich men he should not be in favor of paying them a honorarium, but if it were popularised, as he desired it to be, he thought the hono rarium should still bo paid. The Chairman, in asking if any elector had any resolution to propose, said that Mr Purnell’s address had been very satis factory to himself, and he believed Mr Purnell’s views would be found to be in accord with those of the majority of the electors.

Mr Wilkinson moved a vote of thanks and confidence in the candidate, with a pledge that the electors present would use their utmost endeavors to secure his return.

Mr R. Campbell seconded the resolu tion, which was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the Chairman ter minated the proceedings.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held last evening at the Borough Council Chambers. Present. His Worship the Mayor, Crs Williamson, Friedlander, J. Orr, W. Roberts, A. Har rison, and Ivess. mayor’s statement. The Mayor stated that the amount re ceived for rates during the past fortnight was as follows :—Rates, L 6 13s Od, and rents, L 5 4s Od. The Bank overdraft was now L 1,733 6s 2d. The unpaid rates amounted to L 66 9s. The Council was now in receipt of the Fire Association’s grant of L4O, being LlO less than last year’s donation to the Council. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read : From Mr W. B. Moss, agent for N.Z.L. and M. Association, asking the permission of the Council to lay down a siding across West street to their pro posed premises.—lt was resolved to grant the request on certain conditions and sub ject to the supervision of the Engineer. From the Secretary of the Fire Brigade, enclosing a copy of additional rules passed by the Brigade for the sanction of the Council. —On the motion of Or Friedlander the rules were approved of. From Mr S. Saunders, relative to the construction of a permanent dam at the head of the mill race, and asking the Council to bear a share of the cost of its construction. Referred to Works Committee. From Messrs George Jameson and Honour, drawing the attention of the Council to the fact of a great nuisance now existing in Tancred street, owing to defective side channels.—lt was decided that the Engineer and Inspector of Nuisances be instructed to attend to the matter complained of, and to have the same abated. PIPES. A letter was read from the contractor for the Caversham Borough Gas Works, stating that he was willing to take all the 6 inch and 4 inch pipes, and a certain number of the 9 inch water pipes, at Lq 10s per ton, delivered in Caversham by February next.—Cr Ivess moved—“ That this Council decline Mr Hutchinson’s offer as it was too low.—Carried.

The Mayor thought that they would get a good price for the pipes in Christchurch shortly.—The Clerk was instructed to in form Mr Hutchinson that the Council must decline the offer as it was below the cost price. INSPECTOR NUISANCES REPORT. The Inspector of Nuisance’s report as follows was read :—"(1.) Re Closets. — Those mentioned in my last report as re quiring new pans are all now supplied with them. I have also several complaints to report re the closets not being regularly attended to, which have been seen to during the last week, but I must ask the Council to inform Ibell that he must be more regular and more particular.—(2.) Re Slops and other Refuse matter. —There is nothing of consequence to report to the Council this meeting. The accumulation of rubbish and other refuse matter be hind Prospect Building and section behind has been removed ; also behind Saunders’ Buildings. ” A discussion ensued on the unsatisfac tory way in which the scavenging contract was being fulfilled. Ultimately it was de cided that the sureties be informed that unless the contractor carry out his duties more satisfactorily the Council will enforce the terms of the contract, A DESTITUTE CASE. The Mayor said that a Mrs Boswell, who was a tenant in one of the Council’s cottages, had been allowed by him to occupy one of the same rent free, owing to her distressed circumstances. On the motion of Cr Ivess the Mayor’s action was approved of, as several coun cillors spoke of Mrs Boswell as being a hard-working and industrious woman, and who was deserted by her husband. engineers’ report. The Engineers reported as follows: 1. —The Labor Gang have been engaged in Havelock street and Wills street West re-forming and filling; also in making a cutting in Cameron street West, near its junction with Winter street, for cart traffic, as the old track, which ran through a pri vate section, has been fenced off. 2. Metalling: The road shingle has been de livered, and spread in Tancred street and William street. Some large stones have to be removed or broken. The footpaths will be done, we expect, in the course of a week. About 120 yards will be required to make good in Havelock street West, between Park and West streets, which will be ready for metalling in a day or two. If the Council approve this can be obtained at the present contract price, Is Id per yard. 3.—Kerbing and Channel ling: Mr Bradley has commenced work in Moore street, in continuation of the as phalte channelling between East street and Cass street.

Cr Ivess thought that a longer teat should be given to the asphalts concrete channelling, as from what he had heard and seen, some of that laid was unsatis factory, and would be unserviceable. Cr Williamson said that every chance of testing the channelling should be given. Or Roberts said that the test of tem perature was the principal one, otherwise he believed the principle, perfectly satis factory. In reply to Cr Orr the Engineer said that as far as he could judge the asphalte channelling which had been laid down as a test was very favorable. In reply to Cr Roberts the Engineer said that the Bank of New Zealand and Messrs Tucker and Restell will have to pay for the filling up of gully in Peter street. The quantity of earth put into it was 340 yards. Cr Williamson moved that the question of channelling in asphalte concrete be re ferred to the Works Committee to report at next meeting. BATHING SHED. Cr Williamson reported that the Com mittee to report on the Bathing Sheds had not met. Deferred till the next meeting. RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. Cr Ivess said that owing to having been busily engaged with other mat ters during the week, he had been unable to call a meeting of the Committee together. He had to apologise to the Committee for the delay, but would ask the clerk to summon another meeting of the Committee.—Matter allowed to stand over. STREET CHANNELLING. The Mayor said that, taking into con sideration the finances of the Council, he could not see how they could undertake the channelling in Tancred street at present. If the ratepayers were willing to petition the Council to raise a special loan to defray the cost of street chan nelling, etc., that would be the best way to carry out the same. QUESTIONS.

Cr Friedlander asked whether the Engineer could give any information as to the removal of some clay and earth on the South Belt.—The Engineer said that the labor gang would attend to the work at once.

Cr Roberts asked whether the Council had received the money for the leases of the last sections sold by public auction. The Mayor said that the account sales had not yet been handed in. It was decided to write to Messrs Jameson and Roberts asking whether the conditions for the sale of reserves had been carried out, and also to the Fire Association, pointing out that a re duction of LlO had been made by them in their annual grant, and asking for an explanation.

NEW BUSINESS. Cr Williamson said that as the business in West street had greatly increased lately, be would move—“ That the rail way authorities be asked to make a street crossing from Kermode street to West street.” Or Orr seconded the motion, which was carried. Or Roberts proposed that four yards of clay be spread upon all newly shingled streets. Carried. TENDERS. TTi'r Worship here left the room whilst the tenders for making the rolls were considered. Cr Ivess thought that both tenders were too high. He should suggest that the Town Clerk make but th'r 5 B)IIf2f s ln extra premium of say LlO. 4 s the work would be simply to copy the previous roll, the present tenders were exoessiye,. Or Orr agreed with Or Ivess, and he thought that the Town Clerk knew what was required, and could do the work satisfactorily. He would .suggest l that a sum of Ll 5 be given for the work. - Cr Ivess then moved the Council-into a Committee to consider the whole question, and it was decided, oh the motion of'Or Roberts, seconded by Or Orr—“ That a special meeting of the Council be:!dtm vened for consideration of fresh tenders on Monday next, for making out the Valuation Roll for 1882.” Carried. DOG COLLARS. 7; The tender of J. Haseltyh,, saddler, Tinwald, for dog collars, as follows; - was accepted at 6d each, and for re-badging, 2£d, accepted. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. : ’--i It was decided to grant the Town Clerk leave of absence until Wednesday next, in order to attend as Returning Offiperat the election of the County councillors. PAYMENTS. ' ' The pay-sheet amounting to L 26 lls Od, and accounts LBB 5s 3d, been passed for payment, and the Council adjourned. THE ROW WITH THE MAORIS. * The trial of the native prisoners wap-ip sumed yesterday, when Hurathonse, the interpreter, gave further evidencpagauiat Te Whiti and Tohu. The case’ for/the prosecution closed about five o’clock/ -4T© Whiti was then asked if’ ho to say. Te Whiti appeared to.,bp very 1 languid during the afternooii; caiisdd by the excessively close atmosphere of the Court room, which had been crpprded all l day. Te Whiti said—lt ia night pow, and ■ not the time for speaking. The interpre- L ter said that Te Whiti said he wouldhpeak i in the morning as he waa now tired: The Court adjourned at 'B.IO p.ih to-day, when Te Whiti was 'to i address the Court .. .

[by, telegraph/] New Plymouth, To-day. Te Whiti Addresses ; theConrt in Extenuation. TheWhitiand Tohu were again this morning before the Cbfirt.. -Te Whiti made a, short speech, wtuch' waa taken down in Maori and j‘ He said they had lived on the land since the war, and cultivated it ; he, did .-not. .wash that there should bo a quarrel between the two races, and was anxious that /both races should live on the land. He had no wish to do evil or kill anyone.’ Up W the present time his wish had been to live peaceably and happily on the land. , His Worship then addressed TejWJiti in the following terms—“ You are com mitted to the common gaol at .Nejy Ply mouth, there safely to be kept until/you shall bo delivered by due; course.of j(aw. Te Whiti did not make any "reply. Tohn’s Case. • •

After the sentence by the Court,‘Tohn’s case was heard, when Mr Carrington was examined. His evidence was‘similar to that given in. Te Whiti’s case. The Captive Chiefs Interviewed. At the conclusion of the. proceedings at the Court yesterday a number of gentle men gathered round Te Whiti, and the captive chiefs entered into conversation with them. Both Te Whiti and Tohu, in reply to questions, said, they had nothing to complain of regarding ‘ their confinement, except that they were not allowed to smoke.

The R.M. and a visiting justice visited the gaol and got several of the . prison rules relaxed in favor of the political prisoners. During the whole of the proceedings yesterday Te Whiti and Tohu wore-im pressed with the dignity of. the Court, Ta Whiti especially paying particular atten tion to the manner that witnesses were sworn, and the method adopted of. exa mining all the witnesses. f < More Prisoners Taken. Pungarbhu, To-day.

This morning a company of Armed Constabulary were marched into Parihaka, and all Maori women with children were ordered to assemble oh the slope inrftpnt of the cemetery. The total numberjfrho assembled was over. 800. • ;A. search was then made for those 1 belonging to Wan ganui, and forty-seven women jand children were arrested and placed'-'ih a whare near where the men are. confined. The others were allowed to return to the pah. Mr Booth and Captain Messenger were present to identify the women. Miscellaneous. Wellington, The 6,000 acres confiscated block to be sold before -Christmas, is at the back of Manaia, not Parihaka. - :u ’ - Government have received the follow ing information: —Mr Bryce is about to complete the selection of Ngaruawhjiia natives, but great difficulty arises * in getting their wives to join them. As a preliminary to despatching them ; to Wan ganui the houses of the Wanganui natives have been picked out and destroyed: — It was hoped that the , Maori women would come forward and pick out their property, which had been carefully, preserved, but they have not done so. ‘

SIR GREY AT AUCKLAND.

[from our own CORRESPONDENT.] [by TELEGRAPH:] -r - --a Auckland, To-day.

Sir George Grey addressed the City East electors last night. There was a densely crowded audience, and Sir George met with a most flattering reception after his long silence. In the course of his address the veteran knight of Eawau referred to the railways, and public works policy, and expressed the opinion -that the present railway system was made for individuals and not for the general public. He spoke of the pre-emptive right system in Canterbury and its abuses of which Mr Sealey’s pamphlet would give them some notion. The Government had had no policy. He spoke of the South Island as having everything its own way, and said owing to its accession of votes it would control everything. He thought Te Whiti should have been locked up dong ago, but was sorry to see that it had/Been done just now, just before a 'general election. He said his blood fairly.bdiled when he saw the fine buildings and rail* ways in the South, as compared tojthe miserable state of things in Auckland, which was behind In every department. No questions were put to the candidate. A vote of thanks and a motion pledging the meeting to use their utmost exertions to secure his return for City East was carried unanimously.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1881.



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Wanted. rrTANTBD—TWO Strong LADS for YY the Ooach-building trade. Apply, Elz Bsos., Wills street. 95d "AN TED—lmmediately, COOK and HOUSEMAID, in a Pri vate Family. Wages, £6O and £3O. Only thorough servants need apply. Address “ Y,” Office of this Paper. 71d W J WANTED— TENDERS for the sup ply of One Hundred Tons of FLOUR. Best, guaranteed for cash on delivery and proof of quality. Tenders to close on the Ist December, 1881. R. Lancaster, Ashburton. 76d W N T E D TENDERS for the Crop of Grass now, growing on the Domain Grounds. The Tenders must be addressed to the Chairman, and left at the Office of the undersigned before 12 o’clock at noon on FRIDAY, the 18th instant. For particulars apply to the care-taker on the Grounds. By order. J. WARD, llpd Secretary, TTTANTED—TWENTY ACRES of W English grass with Water, near the township of Ashburton. Apply,' Offioe of this Paper. 69d



TTTANTBD OWNER for a Bay VV HOUSE, with saddle and bridle on (branded “G” on off rump), found straying near the Racecourse. Apply, Cookson’s Stables. 78d WANTED KNOWN.—SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. MISS VERRALL is now Showing her First Display of Spring Millinery. Co lombo street (opposite Cookham House.) -827 c TTTANTED KNOWN—That Robert W Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention.^ 7600 WANTED KNOWN.—Just received 1 a consignment pf “Novelties,” togt '.her with new, rare and generally esteemed varieties of Flower Seeds, annual and perennial, in addition to those cata logued. Those of my customers who have not had their orders for Garibaldi Bulbs, Carnations, &c., will oblige by calling for he same. Avery fine stock of bedding out Plants will be ready in September and October. W. Gimblett, Colombo street, Christchurch. 6800 Special Advertisements fJlHE NEW ZEALAND Clotlung Eactory, noted throughout the Colony for the best fitting and Genuine Well-made CLOTHING Of Every Description, are the LARGEST PRIZE-TAKERS At the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, having been awarded FIRST ORDER OF MERIT, AND ALSO HIGHLY COMMENDED BY THE INTELLIGENT JUEOES. One trial will prove the Superior Quality of all Products. A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Branches at all the principal Towns. HATS, HOSIERY, SHIRTS, BLANKETS, RUGS, TWEEDS, At Wholesale Prices.



NEW SEASON’S GOODS NOW SHOWING. AsHBUBTONfRETAiL Branch : East Street. W. SPARROW, 692 c Branch Manager. w A T 0 H E S . GL Adams and Co., PRACTICAL ENGLISH WATCHMAKERS, High street (Next W. J. Fisher’s), CHRISTCHURCH. The Celebrated American Waltham Levers, sterling silver cases, guaran teed genuine, from £3 10s Rotherham’s English Levers, capped and and jewelled, from £6 10s Good serviceable English Levers, capped and jewelled, by celebrated London makers, from £4 10s Ladies’ Watches, handsomely engraved, sterling silver cases, from £2 ss. Gold ditto ditto ditto, from £3 6s. &.n Elegant Assortment of Jewellery, new and cheap; everything marked in plain figures. 389 c H. MESSENGER, OP HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, In thanking his numerous country patrons, and the public generally, for past favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offer them unequalled accommodation. The increased accommodation for Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. W. H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision, from the First day of November next, to supply a want long felt in Christchurch, VIZ A~GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, At any hour of the day, which will be ac companied with a Glass of Bass’s cele brated Bottled Ale. FOR ONE SHILLING. Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro vided for, in the very best possible style. W. H. MESSENGER, 987 c Purveyor. fpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian was the FIRST DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton any other other Journal. ootatrrT oiMfi'i ; j ~j



Special Advertisements. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY (LIMITED). AN AGENCY has this day been OPENED at Ashburton, with Mr Waiter B, Moss in charge. TEMPORARY OFFICE — CORNER OF WEST AND HAVE LOCK STREETS. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch, October 1, 1881. 782 c 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 jertinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Orjans, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 257a* EW SUPPLIES. Stationery, Books. MEMORANDUM AND ACCOUNT BOOKS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c. Just received—A large assortment of Christmas and New Year Cards. Letts’ Australian Diaries for 1882. Pianos, Harmoniums, and American Organs, by various makers, for sale, on deferred payments, from 7s 6d per week. H. M. JONES, Stationer and Bookseller, East street and Baring Square. 365 a



THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. Tj D. MONK’S * ORIENTAL BILLIARD AND REFRESHMENT SALOON is NOW OPEN DAILY. Tables by Alcock and Thurston of the highest quality. Carved in solid walnut. Gome and see one of the FINEST BILLIARD SALOONS In the Colony. FLEMING’S BUILDINGS, TRIANGLE Next A. Wilson, Tobacconist, 8250 Christchurch. JIyJ'OTICE TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. Mr Charx.es Bouhk is authorised to COLLECT Subscription Accounts due to Guardian, and his receipt will be a suffi cient discharge. A. W. Randell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITEREB, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.B. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Mr Cattlin, SURGEON-DENTIST, JS now in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED at the SOMERSET HOTEL. io 9 d Ashburton registry office, For Male and Female Servants. All orders for Servants by letter or otherwise receive prompt attention. L. F. ANDREWES, Labor Agent, East Street, 7650 Ashburton. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S CARDS. A beautiful assortment to hand in time for the mail, which arrives Home before Christmas.— L. F. Andrbwes, Bookseller and Stationer, East street, Ashburton. 672c* WANTED THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is.. cash. OTI C E . The SHOWROOM is NOW OPEN at Everett Bros.’, Havelock street, Ashbur ton, in which Mrs Everett will be pleased to execute all orders entrusted to her care with despatch and style. All the Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, etc., QUITE NEW. NOVELTIES IN NEW SUMMER DRAPERY EVERETT BROL, HAVELOCK STREET. 20



Good News fob Labobbes.— The Lyttelton Times o£ this morning's date says :—At the Drainage Board’s meeting yesterday, it was resolyed to call for tenders for pipe-laying in the city and suburbs. The amount to be spent in labor only is estimated at about Xj20,000. The tenders are to be advertised fori im mediately, but none will be accepted, till the meeting of the Board to be hold ehout four weeks from now. ; ,



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