SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Saturday. St. Kilda, s.s., fromOamaru. Esther, brigantine, from Pelorus Sound. Yesterday. Hero, cutter, from Wellington. To-day. Albion, b.s. , from Port Chalmers. Sailed. Saturday. Waitaki, s.s., for Wellington, Picton, and Nelson. Lake Ontario, ship, for Calais, France. Yesterday. Thames, ketch, for Pelorus Sound. Olio, schooner, for Waitapu. Star of the Sea, schooner, for Welling ton. Saucy Lass, schooner, for Wellington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Southern Cross, from Napier. Wellington. lesterday. Arrived —Waitaki, from Lyttelton. The Wanaka, with the San Francisco mail, sailed north at 6 p. m. The Lake Ontario, bound to Calais, France, got away on Saturday morning with her cargo of grain. The master of her was put to great straits for a crew, as much as LSO for the run being asked by sailors. Several days’ delay resulted to his ship, and ultimately he managed to get his complement of men together by pay ing L 7 per month per man.

COMMERCIAL.

Alfred Harrison reports of his weekly Bale as follows;—Saturday, Nov. 5: Entries in draughts and hacks numerous, but very dull of sale ; however, several changed hands at fair values. Pigs sold well, and all lots were cleared at prices above late rates. Fowls, 2s per pair ; ducks, 3s 9d per pair ; potatoes, 40s per ton ; barley, Is 6d per bushel ; oats, Is 9d per bushel; chick wheat, 3s per bushel. Harness sold at good prices. A nice lot of furniture and carpets and effects found a good market, and sold readily. In sundries, as usual, the entries were very heavy, and though the sale continued until very late, a portion had to remain over. Messrs Poyntz and Co report having sold during the past week T. S. 864, with seven-roomed house thereon ; T.S. 1088, "Wills street. Also, a farm of 127 acres, being R.S. 28305, Wakanui, at all prices satisfactory to vendor. ———i^

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, November 15. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. J. T. Ford and Co., at the residence of Cooper Bros. The whole of their Plant; 11 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-night, Monday, November 7. Mr Purnell—Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Seafield School, 7-30 p.m. Sous of Temperance Tea Meeting, Templar Hall To-morrow, Tuesday, November 8. Meeting re Grand National Steeplechases, Shearman’s Hotel, 4 p.m. Mr Ivess—Address to Wakanui Electors, Tinwald Temperance Hall, 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12. Mr Wason—Address to Wakanui Elect ors, Kyle School, 7-30 p.m. Monday, November 14. Lecture on Cheese and Butter Factories, Town Hall, 8 p.m. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, December 6. Ashburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 8.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, December 7. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. Thursday, December 8. Wakanui Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street L.O.L.—Monthly Meeting, Templar Hall.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Another Inquisitor. ” —As every op portunity is given the electors to per sonally question the candidates, on their political views at the meetings convened by them, we can see no reason why our correspondent should put his queries through our columns. Anyone wishing to further cross-examine a candidate will doubtless have ample opportunity.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1881.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.50 p. m. j

Ours elves. The. Prince of Wales' birthday is on Wednesday next, and there will be no publication of this journal on that day. Another Adjournment. The sitting of the District Court has been further adjourned until December 5.

Accident on the Bridge. —Yesterday afternoon, as a young man named Ander son was proceeding across the Ashburton bridge on horseback, the animal, a rather spirited mare, shied at a passing pedes trian, and threw her rider. Beyound a slight bruise on one arm and a shaking Mr Anderson escaped without injury.

Sons and Daughters of Temperance. —The Helpmate Division, No. 16, Ash burton, of the above Society, intend hold ing a tea meeting and entertainment at the Templar Hall, Ashburton, to-night. The festivities will be held in honor of the first visit to Ashburton of the Grand Division of New Zealand, and also the Anniversary of the local Division. The meeting will be addressed by quite a number of Tem perance notabilities, including Bros. J. W. Jago, D. 0. Cameron, W. Carr, A G. Price and others from Dunedin : Bros. J. A. Efford, G.W.P., S. P. Andrews, M.H.R., P.G.W.P., J. Caygill, P.G.W.P., W. T. C. Mills, J. Patten and others from Christchurch, besides others from the West Coast and all parts of New Zealand. For the entertainment a capital programme has been prepared of songs, speeches, etc. The musical director is Bro. H. Pickford, and the pianist Miss Gates. The affair promises to be a big success, and we have IUMe doubt that the Templar Hall will be filled to-night to its utmost capacity.

Guy Fawkes in Ashburton. —That fine old institution Guy Fawkes has not yet become quite extinct, although each year the number of Guys, even in Lon don, is becoming smaller by degrees and beautifully less. A really creditable Guy was, however, being shown around Ash burton on Saturday night, the anniver sary night of “ Gunpowder Treason and Plot,” and the youthful showmen in charge of the Guy must have reaped quite a harvest of sixpences as the reward of their enterprise. The Reserves Question. —His Worship the Mayor has, in accordance with a reso lution passed at the last meeting of the Borough Council, convened a public meet ing of ratepayers, to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m., to consider the ques tion of exchanging Baring square, west, for one of the reserves on that side of the the town.

C.J.C. Races. A telegram from Christchurch this afternoon says :—Sport ing matters are unusually quiet for the eve of the Metropolitan Meeting, betting is absolutely at a standstill. The training gallops this morning presented no special features. The town is gradually filling with visitors, but it does not seem so busy as in previous years.

The Muffs. —This popular Club intend to play a scratch match on Wednesday next—the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Play will commence at noon, and it is hoped that as many members as possible will put in an appearance on the ground, in order that a match worthy of the natal day of Albert Edward may be ar ranged. The Waxworks. —To-night will be the last opportunity the public will have of seeing the waxworks. The entertainment was well patronised on Saturday, some 500 people paying for admission during the day and evening. To-morrow the show leaves for Lyttelton, where it will open at the Colonists’ Hall.

A New Theatre for Cheistohoroh.— Christchurch will shortly possess two theatres, a tender for a new temple of the drama to be erected in Tuara street having been accepted.

Often in Trouble. —At the R. M. Court this morning Matthew Kean was com mitted for trial on the charge of robbing Archibald Macintyre, a wool-sorter, of his watch, chain, and locket, valued at sixteen guineas, and a book of tickets for the “Novelty Consultation.” Kean is not altogether unknown to the police. Not long since he was charged with horse stealing and acquitted. Subsequently he was brought up for obtaining goods from Mr Hudson, saddler, by false pretences, and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, which he had but a few days ago com pleted when arrested on this charge.

Lotti, the Secretary, and the Supple jack.—Madame Lotti Wilmot, the well known lecturess, last night administered a whipping to Mr Moon, Secretary of the Papanui Town Hall. It appears that Lotti was going to lecture, and being anxious to make a start, as a number of visitors from Christchurch had arrived, she went to get the key of the Hall which the Secretary refused to surrender until 8 o’clock. Now the lecture was adver tised for 7, and if the affair was postponed for an hour how were the visitors to catch the return tram ? So the fair lecturess went and demanded the key, and finding mere words of little avail, proceeded to enforce her arguments with a supplejack, borrowed from a sympathising gentleman friend. Legal proceedings ■ are likely to be instituted by the indignant Moon. Lotti is of opinion that it is all moon shine.

Bravo, Auckland !—An Aucklander offers LSOO towards the erection of an art gallery, if others will aid in the work.

Narrow Escape op an Auckland Linnen-drapeb’s Shop. —While lighting the gas in the window of Linabury and Co., Queen street, drapers etc., an assist and accidentally set the goods in a blaze. The plate glass window was destroyed and Daniel Thomas, the assistant, badly hurt. The damage by fire and water is estimated at LBOO. The fire was ex tinguished before the brigade arrived. The stock was fully insured.

Magisterial Changes. —Mr E. H. Carew, R. M. at Lawrence, will replace Mr Simpson as R.M. at Dunedin, and Mr Nugent Wood, of Ashburton, will succeed Mr Carew. But who succeeds Mr Nugent Wood at Ashburton ? That is what we are more interested in learning.

County Council Elections. The nominees and the polling places for the forthcoming elections will be found else where. Mr Julian Jackson has been re turned for the riding of Mount Hutt, and Mr John Lambie for the riding of South Rakaia, those gentlemen being the only candidates nominated for their respective ridings.

Mount Hutt Road Board. This Board invites tenders for valuation of district, and completion of rate-roll for 1882.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per reuteb’s agency.] Monetary and Commercial- London, Nov. 3, Consols have advanced to The Bank rate of discount remains at 5, and the market rate at 4 per cent. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is Li 0,200,000. New Zealand securities, 5 per cent.; 10-40 Loan, Loan, XO2 (ex dividend); a, x /i per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, Adelaide and New Zealand breadstuff's and Australian tallow are without quotable change in price. Best Scotch pig iron, No. 1, free on board in the Clyde, has de clined is per ton, and is to-day quoted at 51s. Best sides of Australian leather have suffered a decline, and are now quoted at nd.

London, Nov. 4. Consols have advanced to 99 fa. New Zealand securities are unchanged. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, remains at 575 ; New Zealand wheat at 545. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 2,760,000 quarters. Adelaide flour, ex store, 425. Aus tralian tallow —best beef, 38s ; best mutton, 41s.

Loss of a Wheat Ship. London, Nov, 3.

As the barque Craig Ard, from Lyt telton, was proceeding from London to Hull with 10,816 bags of wheat on board, she came into collision with a steamer off Grimsby. The Craig Ard sank in a short time, having been seri ously damaged. All on board were saved. It is not known what damage was sustained by the steamer. The Irish Land Court.

Several decisions lately given by the Irish Land Sub-Commission, sitting at Belfast, have been favorable to tenants, and have, in many cases, had the effect of largely reducing the present rack rents payable by them on various estates.

The Commercial Treaties. London, Nov. 4.

The negotiations which have been proceeding during the last few weeks between the French and Italian Go vernments have resulted in the conclu sion of a commercial treaty between the two countries which was to-day

duly signed by the delegates appointed to carry on the negotiations. A semi-official statement has been published, to the effect that notwith standing the suspension of the delibe rations which were proceeding between the English and French Treaty Com missioners, it is hoped an exchange of diplomatic communications between the Governments of the two countries may yet result in bringing about a settlement of the point still in dispute. The statement adds that the great cor diality which prevailed between the British and French delegates during the progress of the recent negotiations affords grounds for the belief that a definite settlement of the Anglo-French commercial relations may be come to at an early date. What the “ Times ” says.

The Times to-day publishes a leading article upon the present aspect of the Anglo-French Treaty negotiations, in the course of which it is stated that the difficulty which exists still relates prin cipally to the proposal of the French Government to levy specific duties upon British woollen and cotton manu factures. The French Ministry. Paris, Nov. 4. On the meeting of the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Ferry, President of the Council, informed the Chamber that Ministers deferred for the present tendering their resignations, preferring to meet the proposed vote of censure on their policy in Tunis. French Gravy. Paris, Nov. 5. Telegrams are to hand from Algiers announcing that M. Albert Grevy has resigned the Governor-Generalship of Algeria. Extended. Vienna, Nov. 5. The Austrian Government has de cided to extend the period of service of the army now in occupation of Bosnia. Bismarck on the Progressists. Berlin, Nov. 5. Prince Bismarck has written a letter, in which he urges the German people to combat the plottings o f the Progres sists, whom he characterises as enemies The Reichstag, of the Emperor and the Empire. The newly elected German Reichstag will meet for the desptatch of business on ryth inst. Lome Goes Home. Ottawa, Nov. 5. His Excellency the Marquis of Lome has left Canada on a journey to England, and embarked to-day at New York.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reutbr’s agency.] Thorpe’s Case. Melbourne, Yesterday. Thorpe, late teller of the Bank of Victoria, was to-day sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for embezzlement. He was recommended by the jury to mercy on account of the great laxity which had prevailed in the conduct of the Bank’s business. The “Argus” on Thorpe’s Case. Melbourne, To-day. The Argus to-day publishes a lead ing article, in which revelations are made regarding the business of the Bank ot Victoria during the progress of Thorpe’s trial. The pro ceedings are characterised as a scandal.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Fire at a Linen Draper’s. Auckland, To-day. Thomas, the man who was injured at Linabury’s fire is not expected to recover. Linabury estimates the damage caused by fire and water at L 1,500. Horse Accident.

Frank Burt was thrown from his horse yesterday and seriously injured; concus sion of the brain is feared.

Boating Accidents. Two boat accidents happened in the harbor on Saturday, both without serious Jesuits.

Miscellaneous Items. Wellington, To-day.

The 8.8. Australia, with the London mails of the 6th ult., left ’Frisco for Auckland on the 22nd inst., contract date. The s.s. City of New York, with the October colonial mails, arrived at ’Frisco on the Ist inst., two days in advance of the time table.

Westport, To-day.

Captain Williams new steamer Westport arrived here from Cardiff at 10.3 this morning, after a twenty-six days* passage, with ten passengers, all well. She sails for Wellington to-morrow morning. The Kennedy v arrived from Caswell Sound to-day. Twenty-six men are working there. The marbles are highly spoken of by the steamer’s people.

One Million Sleepers. Dunedin, To-day.

Messrs Guthrie and Larnach’s tender for the supply of one million railway sleepers has been accepted.

How Will It Work ?

Goldstein v. Goldstein, the first case under the Divorce Act of last session, is being heard before Judge Tohnaton to day.

Later. In Goldstine v. Goldstine, jury found all issues for the petitioner.

WRECK OF THE BARQUE ENGLAND’S GLORY’

[by telegraph.] Invercargill, To-day.

The Barque England’s Glory, from home, is ashore near the Bluff Pilot sta tion and is likely to become a total wreck. Later. The pilot was just hoarding the England’s Glory when she struck. She lies on a small beach below the pilot sta tion and seas are breaking heavily over her. All hands have arrived from the wreck.

NEWS PROM THE FRONT.

Reprehensible Conduct of Volunteers [by telegraph.] Pungarehu, To-day.

At daylight this morning the natives were assembled in the meeting-house; they were quiet, and treated those who were successful in getting into the pah in a friendly manner. Chief Rangi puhuahoaho addressed the people last night. This is one of the chiefs who was imprisoned at Dunedin, and ad dressed the natives while in custody. He takes a prominent part in the management of affairs at Parihaka. It has transpired that several pigs belong ing to natives have been killed by volunteers. Major Atkinson returned to camp this morning. The Mounted Rifles left Pungarehu for Parihaka this morning, taking with them the six pounder Armstrong. It is now raining heavily, the first wet day the volunteers have had under canvas^

THE ENTRY INTO PARIHAKA.

A correspondent of the Lyttelton Times wires the following occount of the entry of the forces into Parihaka:— Arrived at the summit of a small hi 1 overlooking Parihaka, at a distance of about 300 yards, the party separated; Captain Dawson, Mr Barclay, and my brother correspondent remaining to watch ! the movements of the troops from the point gained; Mr Humphries and the writer proceeded to Parihaka. There I found the natives gathered together in a large open space between two rows of houses to the number of at least 2,500. They were addressed at intervals by Te Whiti and Tohu, the tenor of their speeches in no way differing from that of other speeches recently telegraphed to you. Both enjoined peace and forbear ance under any insults or oppression. The natives were more than usually grandly dressed, most of them wearing white fea thers in their hair. In a large square at the entrance to the pah about a hundred young girls were assembled amusing them selves with skipping-ropes. Beyond them, on the road leading to Pungarehu, some hundreds of boys were gathered, awaiting the arrival of the hoia (soldiers) with great glee. I strolled round the pah. and found the women engaged in their usual occupations, and as cordial in their wel come as ever. I noticed, however, that amongst the adults—the women especially —there was a prevailing sadness, as though they felt a great calamity was ap proaching. The attempt to reply to a joke or bit of chaff was piteously feeble. The whole spectacle was saddening in the extreme; itwas an industrious, law-abiding, moral and hospitable community calmly awaiting the approach of the men sent to rob them of everything dear to them. As the time approached when the troops might be expected to make their appear ance at Parihaka, Messrs Humphries, Thomson, and I went down the road as far as we deemed safe in view of the order to arrest newspaper correspondents, and then stole back behind stones and fences. At 7.15 a.m. we first noticed some skir mishers extending from the left (our right), and as it was evident that, if we remained there we would be outflanked by them, we retreated from hillock to hillock, keeping well out of sight. I afterwards ascertained that they were hunting the dreaded newspaper men, and succeeded in arresting four or five. At 8 o’clock the head of the column appeared round a bend of the main road. Slightly ahead of them rode Colonel Roberts, commanding, and Mr Bryce, with their respective staffs, formed by the Armed Constabulary, vo lunteers, infantry, and mounted rifles Owing to the obstacles thrown in the way of Press men, I cannot get hold of the details; but I understand that about 650 men of all ranks left Pungarehu, and

were joined at Parapara by about 1,000 men, under Major Goring, from llahotu. As they proceeded towards Parihaka pickets were left at various points on the road, with instructions to stop all civi lians. Within about 400 yards of Pari haka halt was called, and the staff rode up a slight hill on the road, from which the pah could be viewed. They remained about ten minutes. All this time we were lying hidden about midway between the position occupied by the staff and where the Maoris were assembled. The position was a most curious one, so far as we cor respondents were concerned. We were actually hiding from, and retreating before the European invading for-e, to which we ought to have been at tached, and retiring for safety upon the supposed enemy. Shortly an other move forward was made, the head of the column making direct for the principal entrance to the pah. Across this were drawn up in two lines about 200 nearly naked boys, who vigorously danced the halca, and sang songs in deri sion of the invaders. It was mere child’s play to break through these. At this stage the Armed Constabulary were within 150 yards of where we were, and we considered it advisable to get into Parihaka and secrete ourselves where we could observe the subsequent proceed ings. It had been previously explained to the Maoris that we had been forbidden by the Pakehas, under pain of arrest, to witness the proceedings ; but, nevertheless, we were determined to run the risk. They replied : “ We quite understand why the Goverment are ashamed that the country should know what it is doing, but we have nothing to be ashamed of, and you are welcome. ” They then proposed that we should sit in the centre amongst them, and they would prevent our arrest. The impropriety of this was pointed out to them, and finally, arrangements were made for our occupation of a cooking whare from which we could hear and see

all that might transpire. In the mean time, the troops were advancing steadily , in columns of four, companies of volun , teers being thrown out so as to nearly i surround the pah. At 8.45 a.m., the Constabulary entered the pah, halting just within the first row of whares. Mr . Bryce, who rode a white horse, looked exceedingly anxious. Mr Rolleston was on foot, and seemed to regard the whole affair as a good bit of fun. At this moment Tohu commenced speaking, but in so low a tone that we could not hear what his words were. By this time Mr Humphries and myself and our inter preter, Thomson, had taken up our posi tion in the whare, from between the slabs of which we could observe everything. Mr Bryce, Colonel Roberts, and the staff now took up a position on a slight eminence near the burial ground, about thirty yards to the rear of the whares. Precisely at 9.35, Major Tuke, accom panied by Mr Butler, as interpreter, came up to the edge of the Maori gathering, and without speaking a word waited for five minutes. The Maoris had previously been warned that he would come to-day for their answer to the Proclamation. On the expiration of the five minutes Major Tuke Read the Riot Act. Mr Butler translated it, and both then withdrew, the Maoris still paying not the slightest attention, but maintaining a dead silence. This was perhaps the most exciting period of the whole proceedings. Whatever Te Whiti might direct would be inevitably done. The whole assemblage sat with eyes fixed on Te Whiti. His slightest variation of countenance was reflected in the faces of all, and any words that he addressed to those close to him were whispered from one to another, until they reached the uttermost circle of the densely-packed meeting. At 10 o’clock a company of picked men, numbering ninety-five, under the command of Captains Newell and Gudgeon, marched further into the pah, and took up a position within a few yards of the assembly. Captain Newell briefly addressed the men, telling them to be firm,but to use no unnecessary violence. They were armed with loaded revolvers, and carried handcuffs. Just about this time some conversation took place respect ing the absence of newspaper correspon dents, while, as a matter of fact, I could have touched Captain Newell with a walking stick. Tohu now addressed the natives briefly. He said : 11 Let the man (Bryce) who has raised the war finish his work this day. Let neither men nor women cook. We have already eaten, and will wait were we are. Do not let any be absent. Stay where you are ; even if the bayonet be put to your breasts do not resist.” Until 10 50 a period of deep suspense and suppressed excitement followed. At that hour the bugle sounded “ advance skirmishers,” and the skirmishers swarmed down the surrounding hills towards the pah, form ing in a line round it. Major Tuke again came towards where the arresting party were drawn up. Some conversation passed between him].and_Captain Newell,

when the latter again spoke a few words to his men, telling them that if they were to put on the handcuffs they were, to 7 | “clinch them tight.” Major T-uke ad dressed the men, cautioning them against excitement, but telling them that if any Maori flashed a tomahawk to shoot him down instantly. He then called to the interpreter :—“ Butler, can you point him (Te Whiti) out ?” Mr Butler did so. Captain Gudgeon remarked: “I think that Grey of No. 6 Company would be handy here,” meaning that Grey could identify the men who were wanted. Grey was then called forward. A few moments after Colonel Roberts said :—“ Call Te Whiti.” Mr Hursthouse (another interpreter) do so. Te Whiti re plied that he would not come to him. Mr Rolleston replied that he would not go to Te Whiti, but that Te Whiti must come to him, where he was standing by the burial place. Te Whiti replied that he would remain with his people. He had nothing to do with the fight of that day ; it was not his fight, but that of the pakehas. Te Whiti then intimated that he was prepared to see Mr Bryce if he had anything to say to him. For his part he had nothing but good words to say to Mr Bryce. Mr Bryce replied in a tone that those who heard considered harsh, that he would not come to him unless he made a path among his people, through which he (Mr Bryce) could ride. The na tives, it roust be remembered, were so compactly packed that to do this was an impossibility. Te Whiti replied quite calmly that the horses’ feet might hurt some of the children. Mr Hursthouse in terpreting for Mr Bryce, said the horse was a quiet one. Te Whiti replied that if Mr Bryce wanted to speak to him, he must come on foot, Mr Bryce said the day for talking was past. Te Whiti im mediately retorted : ‘ ‘ When did you find it out!” Mr Bryce: “This morning.” Almost immediately afterwards, Mr Bryce ordered Colonel Roberts to carry out his instructions. The latter, addressing Major Tuke, repeated the command, adding “Do not touch any of the women or children.” Major Tuke ordered Captain Newell to have Te Whiti arrested, and two of the arresting constables instantly made their way through the crowd to where Te Whiti sat. Instead of resis tancebeing offered, way was made for them, and Te Whiti quietly awaited their ap proach. • The moment they laid hands on him he rose and Colonel Roberts, evi dently thinking the constables must use ! unnecessary violence, called out “Let him walk if he will.” He came away in a very dignified manner, his wife following closely. Tohu was arrested in a similar manner, also Hiroki. Te Whiti and Tohu were arrested by Constables Willis and Woodward. Constables H. Mulholland, who knows Hiroki well, and shortly after the M'Lean murder was employed in chas ing him, was detailed to arrest him. As Mulholland approached him, Hiroki folded his arms across his breast, and Mulholland, suspecting he had weapons concealed, ordered him to throw his arms up. This Hiroki im mediately did and was handcuffed and searched. Nothing was found upon him. He was then passed to the rear, orders being given to the guard to keep him separate from Te Whiti and Tohu. Thece are being treated as State prisoners, Hiroki as an ordinary criminal. At this stage Colonel Roberts gave the order to “ search the whares.” Many of them were searched, and we were in moment ary dread of being discovered and arrested but fortunately our hut was passed over, notwithstanding, as I afterwards ascer tained, that your correspondent was strongly suspected of being about some where.

After their arrest, both Te Whiti and Tohu were allowed to address the people. Te Whiti said : “ Be of good heart and patient. To-day’s work is not of my do ing ; it comes from the hearts of the pakehas. Upon my fall the pakeha builds his work. Be steadfast in all that is peaceful. ” Tohu said : This is the do ing of war. Be not sad this day. Turn away the sorrowful heart from you. We go away as fools and as captured men. We looked for peace and we find war. Be steadfast and of large heart. Keep to peaceful works. Be not dismayed ; have no fear but be steadfast.” They were then led away, and one woman just out side our whare expressed her sorrow, when another replied, “ Why are you sorry 1 Look ! he is laughing as he goes away with the Europeans. ” When still within ear-shot Te Whiti turned round and called out to his people : “ Let your dwelling be good in this place, oh my tribe. Works such as these will be finished this day.” He and Tohu, together with Te Whiti’s wife, were driven to the Pungare hu block-house. Subsequently I learned that passing a whare on the way he called out, “ Keep your spirits up and return to your whares. I will te with you again.” Shortly after the prisoners had been taken, Kina, a Taranaki chief of some standing, briefly addressed the people. He said “Continue to follow the teaching of Te Whiti and Tohu, even if we are all arrested on the land that has come to us from our forefathers - ”

It was expected that more arrests would be made, as it is known that a large number, of warrants had been signed, but nothing further was done up to the moment of my leaving. The people re mained in the same position,_ looking very disconsolate, and the troops still sur rounded them. About an hour after the arrest, my fellow-correspondent, who had been told of my hiding-place by a half caste, slipped a piece of paper through one of the interstices, on which was written that he thought we might come out. It appears that after the arrests had been effected, correspondents, who had previously been arrested and sent to the rear, were permitted to come up to the front. Shortly afterwards we emerged, and if anything in connection with one of the saddest and moat shameful spectacles I have witnessed could be ludicrous it was the expression on the faces of the authori ties when they saw that their grand scheme for preventing the colony from knowing what was done in the name of the Queer at Parihaka had been completely frus trated. Not an action escaped observa tion ; not an order given was unheard or unrecorded.

The opinion amongst those who are best qualified to judge, is that the position of the settlers is now worse than before, especially if the large armed force is dis banded. Te Whiti’s restraining influence has been removed, and the more turbu-

lent, excited by to-day’s events, may take revenge after the Maori fashion. To-day the kindness of the Parihaka people to me was great, and their satisfaction at knowing that the proceedings would be recorded, very marked. Since writing the foregoing, I have heard that the Maories intend to re commence fencing to morrow, and will resist interference.

New Plymouth, Nov. 6.

Up to the time of my leaving Pun garehu last night, nothing new had occurred. The Constabulary had formed camps, and the Maoris were preparing food for themselves. Te Whiti, I hear, said to a constable who took him some refreshment that he would be back in Parihaka next Friday.

As there was not the slightest prospect of getting Press messages away from the Pungarehu office last night, I started at 10 p.m. with our despatches, carrying also the Press Association message. There was some doubt as to whether I would be allowed to cross the Stoney river bridge ; Colonel Roberts, in reply to a question, saying it rested with the discretion of the non-commissioned officer in charge of the party guarding the bridge. I was challenged, but allowed to cross. This morning I rode into New Plymouth in time to catch the wire.

Later. It ia rumoured that Mr Bryce intends to-morrow to clear all the natives out of Parihaka, at the point of the bayonet, if necessary. If this is true, there will certainly be bloodshed. My information is indirectly from an official source.

[Per Press Association.] Pttnoakehc, Nov. 5. Several gentlemen left for Parihaka at daylight this morning. While the troops were marching to Parihaka, several special correspondents were turned back, and in one or two instances were ordered under arrest, and escorted to the rear.

[The following was issued by us as an “ extra” on Saturday night] : Pungarbhc, Nov. 5.

The troops advanced from both camps at 5 a.m. on Parihaka. There was great excitement. The Armed Constabulary entered first. The Nelson and Thames Volunteers, under command of Major Pitt, formed the left flank, the Canter bury and Marlborough Volunteers the right flank, and the Wellington and Thames Navals the centre. The Riot Act was read. There was great hakas by the boys, and the men were in good spirits. The Volunteers closed on Parihaka at 11 a.m. Te, Whiti was arrested by Major Tuke at 11.30 a.m. Tohu was then arrested, but there was no resistance. The Volunteers were well placed. Hiroki was afterwards arrested. Te Whiti and Tohu have been sent to New Plymouth.

SPORTING.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. Melbourne, Nov 5. The fourth day of the V.R,C. Spring Meeting came off at Flemington to-day. Steeplechase —A handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. ft., with 300 added. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the stewards shall direct. Mr. J. Cunningham’s Prima Donna,

9st ... 1 Mr J. Morrison’s Trumpeter, 12st 101 b 2 Mr N. "Webb’s Himalaya, 13st 51b ...- 3

Eleven started. Prima Donna won easily. Time—7 min 4sec. Cantbbbuby Plate —A sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., with 300 added. Weight for age. Two miles and a quarter. Mr 0. G. Baldock’s br h Wellington, by Panic (imp)—Frou-Frou (imp), 6yrs ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr T. Ivory’s b h Sweetmeat, by Tattendon—Sultana, 6yra *... ... 2 Mr D. M'Pherson’s b c Santa Glaus, by Glorious (imp)—Catherine Seyton, 3yrs ... ... 3 Woodlands and Royal Maid also started. The race resulted in a splendid finish between Wellington and Sweetmeat. Time —dmin Bsec.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

To-morrow commences' the 0.J.0. principal meeting, and it promises to fib a most successful one: Proceedings on Tuesday will open with the Free Handi cap, for which thirteen horses ’’have accepted. Billingsgate has cried content with 9st |7lb, and although this is a big weight the son of Slander is so good over the distance that he will be handy at the finish. Sir George should have a say with - Bst 81b up. Chancellor is not a likely' starter. Talent is very leniently treated with 7st 121 b, and ought to win it right out. The Poet (7st 51b) is another that must be labelled dangerous. I will place them— Sib Geoboe ... ... ... 1 _ Talent ... ... ... 2 Billingsgate... ... ... 3 Only seven horses are now left ’in the Derby, and probably one or two of these * will be withdrawn. Amulet has been well supported by the stable to win both Derby and Cup, and for the first-named event he has been a strong favorite. He commenced his career as a two-year-old in the Welcome Stakes, but a wretched start put him clean out of it. On the third day of the meeting he got away well in tile Nuraeoy Handicap, and won it hands down. Amulet’s next race was for the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. He was neither in good fettle nor running humor at the time, and never showed pro minently during the contest. He did not figure any better in the Canterbury Champagne Stakes, as his rider found the £ colt’s chance of beating Somnus was hopeless ; but in the Nursery Handicap, giving Hinemoa 71b, he ran the filly to a head. On public performances, there fore, Amulet is a long way the best of the lot engaged. The Dauphin has been well supported by his friends. He was asked to carry Bst 71b in the Nursery Handicap won by Hinemoa, but failed to run into a place. Mr Cutts has put the colt through a strong preparation, and his condition is sure to be equal to anything that will face the starter to-morrow. I believe The Dauphin will be one of the first three. Bob Hay is to have the mount, and this will be a few pounds in his favor. The Peeress colt is a big, upstanding youngster, and one of whom I have a good opinion. He is in the same stable as Amulet, and, if the betting market is a certain criterion to go by. Amulet has either proved himself better than the son of Peeress, or there is some thing wrong with the latter. His per formances at the last Autumn Meeting, when by no means fit, were very good— second to Somnus in the Champagne Stakes and third (Bst 101 bl in the Nursery Handicap. Hinemoa’s records for the past season are better than anything bar Amulet. In the Welcome Stakes she got away, hardly suffering defeat by a head. In the Nursery Handicap she occupied second place again. With Sat up, this filly and Amulet ran a close race for Nursery Handicap at the Antumn Meeting. On her public performances the daughter of Totara should have a say in the race. Malakie has never yet anpeared in public. He is by Maroro, out of Eaupo, but whether he will turn out a second Mata remains to be seen. Nonpareil will find the company too good for him, and I know nothing of Disoma. The order will be Amulet 1 The Dauphin 2 Hinemoa 3 I dont see any reason to alter my former opinion that Grip and Libeller would fight out the finish in the C. J.O. Handicap. The Governor has had to be eased in his work during the week which will tell against his chance of success, and Lady Emma or Maturka should finish in front of him. The last-named was backed by his owner to win a good stake for this event on Thursday night, and is almost a certain starter.

The Welcome Stakes has always proved an interesting contest, as most racing men endeavor to “ spot ” future Cham pagne Stakes and the Derby winner from amongst the competitors. Cheviot (Sir Modred’s brother) has gone wrong, and one likely youngster has had to be with drawn. Siesta (sister to Somnus) shapts well in training, and should she get a decent start, will go very close on winning. Trinket is another lady who seems to be able to gallop. There are several Russley stable candidates in the race, but what they are like it is impos sible to say. So much depends on the start that the biggest certainty may be upset, but I will give them: Siesta 1 Trinket 2 Vanguard ... 3 The field for the Canterbury Cup will be a small but a select one. Of course Mata is the favorite, and were he in first. niftna form, there would be nothing elog '• ■ : ‘ " v. .r.-.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1881.



■JjJ' E W SUP Stationery, PLIES Books. MEMORANDUM AND ACCOUNT BOOKS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c. . Juat 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, Station ee and Bookseli.ee, East street and Baring Square. BOARD and RESIDENCE.—Mrs Pass, Wills street, has vacancies for two or three Gentlemen. Terms moderate. 46d



w - (ANTERBURY MUSIC DEPOT. ASHBURTON BRANCH. Milner & Thompson Desire to inform the residents of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have appointed Me H. M. JONES their sole Agent for this district, and invite inspection of the Instruments, Music, &c., now displayed in the SHOW ROOM, above Mr Jones’ Shop. PIANOS by all the best makers— Broadwood, Collard and- Collard, Erard, Pleyel, Bord, Challen and Sons, Ascher burg, Lipp and Sohn, Chappell, Ronisch, Bechetein, Kapp, and others. Sole Agent for John Brinsmead’s Cold Medal Pianos. Specialities Our Dresden Model Pianos, which took First Award of Merit at the Ashburton Exhibition, from £35 to £55. Harmoniums and Organs, from £7 10s *° Concertinas, Accordians, Violins, Flutes and all other kinds of Brass and Stringed Instruments on hand. Any orders for Books, Music, or Instruments not in stock here can be supplied from our Christchurch establish ment by first train. The above Instruments can be pur chased on Deferred Payment from 20s per month. Orders for Tuning executed by a fifot-dass professional. Pianos on Hire. 7700



Wanted. HUTT ROAD BOARD. Applications, addressed to the Chair man, will be received up till noon on Ifith Inst. (Wednesday), from competent Persona to VALUE the DISTRICT and complete the RATE ROLL for the year 1882. Applicants to state the sum re quired by them for doing the work. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. Nov. 4, 1881. 54d WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply, Everett Bros., Havelock street. TTCTANTED—Two strong LADS, to » » Learn the Coachbuilding business. Apply to Elz Bros. , Wills street. 60d WANTED. —Two Gentlemen want comfortable BOARD and LODG ING, at a private house, in or near town. Address at once, stating terms and all par ticulars, to Door-Key, Office of this Paper. 9190 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 WANTED KNOWN— John Dudley, Moore street, still receives orders for Chimney Sweeping, and every atten tion paid to such orders. Established 1877. Remember the Address— John Dudley, Moore street 423 c ANTED KNOWN —The GRAND DIVISION of New Zealand, Sons of Temperance, will honor Ashburton with their presence on November 7. 904 c WANTED —Everybody to come and hear Mr Jago speak on the Tem perance Question, in the Templar Hall, on November 7. 902 c WANTED KNOWN.—Just received a consignment of “ Novelties,” together 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. A very fine stock of bedding out Plants will be ready in September and October. W. Gimblett, Colombo street, Christchurch. 680 c WANTED, on November 7, 10,000 Critics to give their opinion on the merits of the Sons of Temperance Tea Fight. 903 c Special Advertisements.



NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY (LIMITED). AN AGENCY has this day been OPENED at Ashburton, with Mr Walter B. Moss in charge. TEMPORARY OFFICE CORNER OF WEST AND HAVE LOCK STREETS. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch, October 1, 1881. 782 c |JI H E NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, 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 jurors. One trial will prove the Superior Quality of all Products. A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Branches at all the principal Towns. HATS, SHIRTS, RUGS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, TWEEDS, At Wholesale Prices. NEW SEASON’S GOODS NOW SHOWING. Ashburton Retail Branch : East Street. W. SPARROW, 6g 2c Branch Manager.



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Special Advertisements. ■TT D. MONK’S f?* ' ORIENTAL BILLIARD AND REFRESHMENT SALOON is NOW OPEN DAILY, Tables by Alcock and Thurston of the highest quality. Carved in solid walnut. Come and see one of the FINEST BILLIARD SALOONS In the Colony. FLEMING’S BUILDINGS, TRIANGLE Next A. Wilson, Tobacconist, 825 c Christchurch. 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 certinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 257a* 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.



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