SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Sailed. i Yesterday. 1 Penguin, s.s., for Wellington. Tui, 5.8., for Kaikoura. i fJCrownthorpo, barque, for London. , ‘ Celeatia, barque, for Westport. Aspasia, sobooner, for Greymouth. Midlothian, ship, for London. Aurora, schooner, for Kaipara. Anne Melhuish, barque, for Sydney. Bio Logo, brig, for Cape Town. Bee, schooner, for Foxton. Rdith Reid, schooner, for Wellington. Advance, schooner, for Auckland. Comet, ketch, for Wellington. Lucy Junes, ketch, for Wellington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived—Flirt, from Friendly Islands. Welxjhoxon, Yesterday. Arrived —Murray, from the West Coast. Port Chalmers, Yesterday. Sailed— Otago, ship, for Timaru ; Cum brian, barque, for Oregon. The heavy sea on the bar has prevented the barque William Davie sailing for tome. The ship Otago, for Timaru, got but, but the pilot had to go on to that port with her.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Chief Post Office for the following places (subject to the neces sary alterations) as under : Thursday, June 9. For Otago, per Wakatipu, at 1.40 p.m.; late fee letters, 2 p.m.; guard’s van, 2.30 p.m. train. For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana,. at 3.20 p.m. ; late fee letters at 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 p.m. ; 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. Mails 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, O jldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and 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 а. and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on 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. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office^* From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 a»m.,;4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. and 4.36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places . at 6.36 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a. m. б. p.m., and 8.16 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Moont Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Stem Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. Stem Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, New land, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, sn£ Saturdays, at 4 p.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. To-morrow, Thursday, June 9. J. T. Ford and Co., on the premises of Mr Earle, Wakanui—Live and Dead Stock, &c.; 12 o’clock. Saturday, June 11. J. T. Ford and Co., at Wakanui—Live and Dead Stock, &c.; 11 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-night, Wednesday, June 8. Masonic Concert, Masonic Hall, 8 p.m. To-morrow, Thursday, June 9. Mount Hutt Road Board, Monthly Meet ing. Saturday, June 11. 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 Ashburton School Committee. Wednesday, June 15. Tea Meeting and Entertainment, Fleming ton School. 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.

A»hburion Library—Committee Meeting.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m., and (Express) 5.48 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton for Timabu and South, at 7 a.m., 10.36 a.m. (Ex press), and 450 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 24 a.m. (Express), 436p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.15 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 i communications should be addressed to The Editor. •

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1881. Mr Richmond’s Defeat.

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

The defeat of Mr Richmond at the Nelson election yesterday, the news of which arrived to hand to-day, is not so surprising as would have been his elec tion, Mr Levastam has, we think, only the fact that Mr Richmond was connected with the Colonial Treasurer to thank for his return. When Mr Richmond’s name was first brought before the public as a possible candi date at the election, one and all con curred in the opinion that no more suitable person could have come for ward. This was taking the man on the merits of his previous performances, but following the after disclosure that he was strongly mixed up with the Taranaki influence in the Cabinet, his chances of success began to diminish rapidly, and after the delivery of his speech this was made doubly apparent. Mr Richmond’s address was disappoint ing to his own friends and to the Go vernment. They lost confidence in his chances of his return, and, in turf par lance, began to “ hedge.” Yesterday’s result has proven the disfavor in which the particular party referred to have fallen. The public are beginning to sicken of Taranaki—blessed pro vince that it is—and its nominees. The electors of Nelson have delivered a direct snub to this portion of the Cabinet. The majority by which Mr Levestam has obtained his seat is not great, and he will require to pursue a direct policy in the House to entitle him to the future confidence of his con stituents. No rail jumping, we feel certain, will meet their approval. The new member is spoken of by Opposition journals as an avowed Oppositionist, whilst Government organs speak hope fully, and hang out the bait of conscien tious voting, a la Allwright and Co. We give Mr Levestam credit for suffi cient foresight to eschew the latter course. Let his decision be an aye or a nay, or we deem it not improbable that he will find himself out in the cold in the future.

Clean Charge Sheet. —There was no business at the R.M. Court to-day. Interrupted. —The small quantity of cable items in our present issue is occa sioned by the interruption of the line between Port Darwin and Adelaide. The Chinese Question. —A public meeting will be held at the Town Hall at an early date for the purpose of con sidering the Chinese Question. Mr George Cates informs us that ho intends to address the meeting ; so, in all probabil ity, there will bo a crowded house.

The Drainage Question in Christ church. — A largely-attended meeting of ratepayers was held last night in Christ church to consider matters in connection with the drainage of Christchurch and the provisions of the Bdl to be intro duced into Parliament the coming session. The meeting unanimously agreed to a re solution pledging to oppose the Drainage Bill, and requesting the members for the district to oppose it in Parliament. Tinwald School Committee. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above committee was held last evening, four members being present. The master’s monthly report was received, shewing the average daily attendance to ho 05. An application was made by Mr Allsop, on behalf of the Young Men’s Mutual Im provement Association, for the use of the school-room one night in each week during the winter months, which was granted. Mrs Allsop tendered her resignation as school-mistress, which was accepted, terminating on the 3ist July next. Ac counts to the amount of L2017s Bid, wore passed for payment, and the meeting ad journed.

Mata and His Doings at Adelaide.— The Australian papers give the following particular 3 of the Adelaide meeting,! n which Mata ran “In the Cup, 500 sovs, and a gold cup, value of 100 so vs, there were 12 starters; Mata won easily by two lengths from Progress. In the All-Aged Stakes, Mata and Kohinoor ran a dead heat. In running off Mata won by half a length. The May Handicap was also won by Mata, ten other horses starting. After the settling up the members of Tattorsall’s, at the invitation of Messrs Haines and Prince, the owners of Mata, partook of champagne in celebration of Mata’s victories. Mr Granger, on behalf of the company, proposed the health of the owners of the horse, expressing a hope that the stewards of the Victorian Pacing Club would re-consider the pro hibition against Mata running on Victor ian racecourses, as the horse was now in honorable hands. The toast was drank enthusiastically. Mr Prince snitnbly replied. ”

Came Ashore. —A mail bag and 50 casks of lime juice came ashore at Wai kawa last week from the wreck of the Tararua. An Operatic Bankrupt.— At a pre liminary meeting of the creditors of Signor Riccardi, at Auckland, held yesterday, the liabilities were stated to be L2BO, and the assets nil. Re-Captured. —The man Palmer, who escaped from custody at Temuka on Mon day, was subsequently ro-captured ; and was yesterday committed to the Lunatic Asylum, Sunnysido, medical evidence proving him to bo of unsound mind. Accepted Tenders. —Messrs Tucker and Rostell are the successful tenderers for the material required for the the con struction of Messrs P. and D. Duncan’s workshop and store ; and Messrs Jenkins and Sando’s tender for erecting the build ings, have boon accepted.

Identifying the Sufferers. —By per sonal effects at the Dunedin Police Station one of the unrecognised bodies buried ha# now been identified as that of James Tur ner, second steward of the Tararua. The body of a boy, which came ashore without a head, has been recognised as that of Donald Campbell, a son of Dr Campbell.

Little Barrier Island. —The Native Land Court awarded the ownership of this island to the Ngatiwi tribe, ousting the claim of chief Paul and others. The

land is decreed by the Court to be in alienable, save to Government, owing to its commanding position for military pur poses in Hauraki Gulf. Parliamentary Addressed. —Mr Reid addressed the Hokitika electors last even ing and received a vote of confidence.— Mr Stewart met his constituents at Dune din last evening and was accorded similar tribute at the hands of his hearers.—Mr Brown also received a vote of continued confidence at Waitahuna on Monday night. Degree Temple. —A meeting of the above was held last evening. Two mem bers were admitted to the degree of Charity. It was decided, with a view to obtain a better attendance, to alter the night of meeting to every alternate Thursday instead of Tuesday as at pre sent. Tho next meeting will be on the 23rd inst.

Horticultural Society. —A meeting of this Society was to have been held last evening, but owing to one of the members being absent at Dr Stewart’s banquet, and the key of the meeting-room not forthcoming, it was resolved to post pone the meeting until the first Tuesday in next month. Several members turned up to hear the promised paper on plant ing, and were rather annoyed at the result. Inquests. —Two inquests were held in Christchurch yesterday, viz.: —On the body of a woman who died at Addington in childbirth from excessive hemorrhage ; and on the body of Mr Birch, whose death wo reported last evening. In the former, a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was ‘returned, with a rider added censuring the nurse for not calling in medical aid soon enough ; in the latter, death was proved to have been caused by fatty degeneration of the heart. Goon Templar Funeral. —Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mr William Hawkins, late saddler, of Tinwald, and whose death we chronicled in our issue of Monday last, took place ; the deceased being buried with Good Templar honors. The cortege was an unusually large one, siX;Degreo members -walking beside the bier, and the members of the Lodge to which deceased belonged and of the sister Lodges in Ashburton with friends, bring ing up tho rear. The funeral service of the Order was read over the grave. Smuggling in Napier. Detective Grace has been watching for some time to cautu##some men engaged in smuggling tobacco, and on Monday eveniugjio suc ceeded in - arresting Joseph Shull, the steward of the Silver Cloud, trading be tween Newcastle and that place, and a baker named Krause, carrying on business in White Road. They had about 1401ba of tobacco between them in their posses sion, and 431bs more was found on board the Silver Cloud, belonging to Shull. At the R. M. Court yesterday morning, Shull was fined LSO, and Krause L 25, and the tobacco ordered to be forfeited. 111-fated Elopements. —The Dunedin correspondent of the Cromwell Argus writes :—“ Among things not generally known in connection with the loss of the Tararua is the fact that there were a couple of ‘ elopements’ on board. One was from Wellington, where a wife left her husband and children to ‘ go off.’ She and her paramour were both drowned. Tho other was, properly speaking, only half an elopement. A merchant in Christ church had arranged to seek pastures fresh along with a fair one, but in order to avert suspicion he went on to Sydney by one boat, whilst she, poor unfortunate, went to Melbourne by the Tararua. She ‘ met her fate’ literally at the Otara reef.”

Waterton Sparrow Club. —A meet ing of this club was held yesterday, in the Library room, Waterton. There was a large attendance of farmers. Mr William Taylor war voted to the chair. The attendance proved the very great interest that was now being taken in the club, and if this continues, it is anticipated that a large amount of good will bo done. It was decided to notify that the farmers could obtain poisoned grain from Mr W. Moses. The next meeting of the club will bo held on Friday week, when it is hoped every farmer will bring his bag for more wheat. After passing a vote of thanks to the choir, the meeting ad journed. Accidents. A young man named Eklred Ueovo (says the Lyttelton Times) a carpenter, employed in Messrs Boyd and Koir’s workshops at Ilangiora, met with a severe accident yesterday morning. He was engaged in cutting a piece of wood with one of the circular saws in the saw ing and planing shop, when by some means his right hand came in contact with the saw, which completely severed the thumb, and so severely lacerated the rest of the hand that it is feared amputation will have to bo resorted to.—William Robinson, late of the 58th regiment, was drowned at Manganuku creek, Hokianga, while trying to recover some logs.—A man named M'Lennan was also drowned

at Kawakawa yesterday. Licensing Courts.— The following tele graphic items on this subject are to hand; —At Wellington the Court granted all the

applications for renewals. The decisions in the applications for now licenses wore adjourned for a fortnight.—At Dunedin the Court deferred all applications for now

licenses till Thursday. The Chairman of the Bench threatened in future to publish the names of applicants who wrote to members of the Bench trying to favorably influence them, as the practice was becom-

ing a perfect nuisance.—At Christchurch all applications for new licenses were refused, except one at Sumner, which was held over for a fortnight. One of the applications was for Sydenham, from which, as usual, there was strong opposi tion. So strenuous is the objection of the inhabitants of this borough to public houses that only one license has been granted since it became a municipality, and at the present moment there are only three hotels in it altogether, though the population numbers 8,5C0. The Bench expressed a strong opinion about the manner in which the Riccarton Hotel was conducted. A case of gambling recently came before the Resident Magistrate’s Court, in which it was shown that a man lost a horse and dray which did not belong to him, to one of the sons. The application for renewal was adjourned for a fortnight. —At the Bench granted renewals of the old licenses, but refused four new applications.

Kauri. — A cargo of tins celebrated timber is now being landed by Tucker and Rcstell.

Plantation Fencing. — The successful tenderers for the plantation fencing are given in another column. Masonic. —A Lodge of Instruction in connection with the Thistle Lodge is an nounced for to-morrow night. Quadrille Assembly. —An announce ment elsewhere regarding the Tinwald Quadrille Assembly will be perused with interest by our dance-loving readers. Traffic Stopped. —Through traffic for carts and other vehicles in Burnett street west, between West and Park streets, is now stopped. Particulars elsewhere.

Incendiarism. —At the Resident Magis trate’s Court, Christchurch, to-day, John Duncan alias Henry Brown, was com mitted for trial for wilfully setting fire to a house the property of William Stoddart, East Town Belt, and also for wilfully set ting fire to one of a block of four new un occupied houses on Oxford Terrace, the property of William Brice. Correction. —Wo are desired to point out that the cause of Mr Hawkins’ death was not the bursting of a blood vessel, as reported in Monday’s issue ; the cause of death was the disease known as purpura, accompanied with hemorrhage from the mucus surfaces. In this case there was

hemorrhage from the gums, roof of the mouth, and kidneys, into the skin. In those cases, the deseaso baffles -the best medical skill, though, we are informed, Dr Ross very skilfully prolonged the patient’s life for some days, by infusion of blood, and stoppage of the bleeding, but from the first, the case was considered fatal. The Masonic Concert. —To-night the Masonic concert takes place at the Hall in Tancred street. From the excellent programme provided we have no hesitation in saying that a treat of no mean order is

in store for those who intend being pre sent, as some of the best amateur talent have signified their intention of taking part in the concert. The D.D.G.M. of Canterbury will preside, and in his usual happy stylo will deliver an address, which we feel sure will be as fully appreciated by the Masons’ wives and other ladies who are present as by the Masons themselves. The various Masonic Lodges will be repre sented by their members in regalia, and as the latter will consist of full evening dress, we anticipate a brilliant assemblage. The songs and choruses chosen are many of them quite new to an Ashburton audi ence, and so also are a good few of the performers. As admission is only by ticket, obtained through any of the com mittee, those who intend going should secure the same before 6.30 this evening. We hope to see a large attendance, as every comfort for seating has been care fully undertaken by a sub-committee. History Repeating Itself. —“ History repeats itself,” said someone who imagined he had made a great and the story of Paris and Helen was repeated recently in South Australia. A young aboriginal warrior was on a visit to a Victorian tribe near the border, and, whilst there, enslaved the affections of a dusky maiden, the belle of the tribe. He had not read Homer, we may feel sure, but he acted as the old poet tell us Paris did under similar circumstances—bolting

with the sable beauty to the territory of his own tribe. The lover to whom she had been “ engaged ” grew quite as angry as King Menelaus had done thousands of years before, and straightway followed the runaway pair with all the “ forces ” he could raise. With these he marched into South Australian territory, and de manded the surrender of the maiden. The South Australian darkies sent: up tho old historic cry of “No surrender,” and marshalled themselves for battle. The hostile ‘ ‘ armies ” stood facing each other ready for the encounter, when a sergeant and a couple of policemen rode up, and, marvellous to relate, drove each of the tribes back to their own dominions. However, “ all is well that ends well,” and the runaway couple at once pro ceeded to tho nearest church and were lawfully married, “ all the same as white fellow.”

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN? 4 ' [per reciter's agency.] Postal Convention. Melbourne, June 7. The Postmaster-General has issued a circular despatch to the Governments of the other colonies, urging them to join in a postal convention. The de spatch further suggests that the colonies should contribute towards a possible loss on the oceanic service. Supply. Melbourne, To-day. A temporary Supply Bill was passed through both Houses of Parliament last night. Reform Bill Once More. The Reform Bill, as amended by the Legislative Assembly, has been returned to the Legislative Council, but its ac ceptance by the latter Chamber is generally thought to be improbable. A Heavy Sea. Owing to a severe gale which blew here last night, a bulwark, consisting of 1,300 beam ends, erected on the Yarra, opposite Fisherman’s Bend, in connec tion with the river works, has become water-logged. A very high sea is running at the spot

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Swept Away. Auckland, To-day. The freshes have brought down thousands of logs from the various saw mills. Fatal Accident. The son of Mr Garnett, of Auckland, fell from a timber raft on the Mairao and was drowned. His Successor. Private advices state that Captain Erskine will probably succeed Commo dore Wilson in command of the Austra lian station. Overworking Females. There have been a number of informa tions laid against employers of female labor for breaches of the Act." , Curious Phenomena. When the steamer Taiaroa was off Cape Colville on Monday forenoon a re markable phenomenon was observed about a milefromOhannellsland,andthirtyyards from the vessel. The water fora space of eighty feet in diameter, was boiling up like a spring, throwing up mud and dis coloring the water, which had the appear ance of being worked upon by a violent commotion underneath, extending away fora great length. From this centre was a yellow streak, the whole being not unlike the shape of a comet. Captain Anderson intends giving the vicinity a wide berth in future. The second mate of the Ringa rooma, which passed the place about two hours after, also noticed the abnormal the water. He liked it so little that he kept the vessel away until he had communicated with his superior. Frozen Meat Company. Invercargill, To-day. At a meeting to-day of the promoters of the Company for exporting frozen meat, the prospectus was adopted, and directors appointed. The capital is to be LIO,OOO, in 2,000 shares of L 5 each.

THE UNEMPLOYED.

[by telegraph.] Timaru, To-day.

A meeting of the unemployed was held on the Breakwater this morning. There were about a hundred and fifty present. The immigration policy, the practice of sending large sums of money out of the country, and the large land holders, were all alike condemned. A committee was formed to interview the Mayor and Mr Turnbull, the member for the district, to see if they could hurry on the laying of the water pipes, which are now lying idle, and thus absorb some of the surplus labor.

CAPTURE OF THE CHRISTCHURCH JEWEL ROBBER.

(by telegraph.) Dunedin, To-day.

At the City Police Court this morn ing, John Anderson was charged with stealing a large quantity of jewellery from the shop of George Hooper, Christchurch. Only part of the pro perty has been recovered. A remand for eight days was granted. John Con nel, for receiving L7O worth of the same, was also remanded for eight days.

NELSON ELECTION.

Nelson, Yesterday. The election of a member for the seat vacated by Mr Adams took place to-day, with the following result Mr I.evestam 438 Mr Richmond 4°7 Majority for Mr Levestam 31 The election passed off very quietly, and without ill-feeling. Both parties were confident of victory, and the sup porters of each candidate, worked their hardest. Mr Levestam obtained a majority of 25 at the Port, but lost ground at the polling place at the west end of the city. However, he had 30 votes more than his opponent at the Provincial Hall, and thus beat Mr Richmond by 31. The number of electors who recorded their votes (845) is more than at any previous election.

FAREWELL BANQUET TO DR STEWART.

Last evening the friends and admirers of Dr Stewart assembled at the Somerset Hotel to participate in a complimentary' banquet, given under the auspices of the Caledonian Society to that gentleman, prior to his departure from the district. The tables were laid in the long room at the back of the hotel, which was most tastefully odecorated with bunting and evergreens, the spread being prepared in Host Shearman’s usual satisfactory style, and reflecting every credit on the designer of the menu. About sixty gentlemen sat down to dinner, the chair being occupied by Mr Stilt, President of the Society, supported on his right by the guest of the evening, (Dr Stewart), Mr Carter, and Dr Stewart’s successor, Dr Murdoch, on his left being the Eev. Mr Beattie and. Mr Bullock, the vice-chair being filled by Mr Williamson. Proceedings were enlivened by selections played, on the pipes by' the* piper to the Society. Graces was said by the Rev. Mr Baattie, arid full justice having been done to the viands provided, the tables were cleared and a start made with the toast list.

Apologies were read from Messrs J. Mac Lean Dunn and M. Friedlander. The usual loyal toasts having been dis posed of, The Chairman proposed the health of Sir Arthur Gordon, Governor of New Zealand and Patron of the Caledonian Society. ,Ho expressed the pride he felt ■at seeing his Excellency take such a lively ■lnterest in Caledonian matters, and more especially at his so honoring their poor little society with his patronage. He was afraid it would be the means of making them too proud. The toast was drank amid cheering.

The Chairman then proposed the health of the guest of the evening, Dr Stewart. This was the toast of the evening, and he trusted they would fill their glasses to the brim. He regretted the want of eloquence on his part to enable him to do full jus tice to the subject. The full attendance testified to the great number of friends the doctor had in the place. He deeply regretted his departure, but felt sure, did he return at any time to the town, he would always receive a hearty welcome. He was deputed to present to Dr Stewart a testimonial from (he members of the Caledonian Society. The testimonial was illuminated on satin, bordered with Stewart tartan ribbons, and read as follows: Presented to Dr F. Macbean Stewart, by the members of the Caledonian Society, Ash burton, on the occasion of Ins departure for Christchurch. Dear Sir,—The members of the Ashburton Caledonian Society, recognising the value of the services you have rendered to the Society during the term you held the office of vice-president, de-ire to express to you their regret for the loss of your presence at their meetings, and the aid you have always been willing to lend in furthering the objects of the Society. They hope you will accept their best wishes for your success, in the new sphere you have chosen, and they heartily wish you “ God speed.” When far from Home, upon a foreign strand, Scot meets with Scot and clasps the frien 'ly hand, A thousand generous thoughts’, unbidden rise

Of that clear land which Caledonians prize; And when a few are gathered where their toil Has forced new cities from the stubborn soil. Their first fond thoughts—most emulous desires— Are to preserve the glories of their sires. Thus, when Ashburton rose from out the plains, Each kindly Scot gave something of his gains To keep the memory bright of that dear land That nurses heroes on its rugged strand. Of those who in our new-born town have been Anxious to keep old Scotia’s memory green, The kindly friend who bears the Stewart name lias foremost striven to preserve her fame. Alas ! he leaves us for a wider splice, But long his memory will be cherished here. His band of brothers beg him, ’ere they part, To take this offering to bis generous heart, That when afar from those who love him well, His thoughts, perchance, may on them kindly dwell.

Signed on behalf of [the members • of the Society, M, Stitt, Presi dent. The toast was drunk with musical honors. The Rev. Mr Beattie, in a few words, paid a graceful tribute to Dr Stewart’s abilities as a medical man and open heartodness as a citizen, and also thanked him for the courtesy he had always ex tended personally to him. He wished him every success in the wider sphere of action te which he was about to take his departure. Song, Mr Jacobson —" Bonnie Dun dee.” Dr Stewart said he thanked them heartily for the manner in which they had drank his health. Ho had read of a gentleman who, at an entertainment similar to that at which they were, when called upon to reply to a toast, and for which he had previously prepared a most elaborate speech, got upon his legs and began with—“ Gentlemen, this is the proudest moment of my life.” Getting I confused, he repeated the sentence not I

but V wide, and then sat down. He thought this was the best thing he could do. (Cries of “ No, no.”) He would tell them why he thought so. He held most peculiar ideas on the subject, for he considered that a man who was the recipient of a banquet was a man to be pitied, and consequently to be con- . doled with. It was the case in some instances that the man had been in the position as head of a department, and as such had had it in his power to confer favors. Consequently, those interested, said to themselves, “ Well, its the least we can do, so we’llgive- him a. banquet,” - and in this method hold up an example to his successor ; in fact, dangle it before his eyes as a sort of a bait, with a kind of admonition, such as' Well,' do "you ■’ equally well, and we’ll do likewise!” This was nothing more or less there was always .an air of. inaiudeidty about the speeches" given at such' affairs. He did not care about theth, eindwouldi far rather meet one or two - who -Would . shake him by the hand and say heartily that they were sorry she was going-,,, and , f mean what they said, than bOO who would, say they were sorry aW the limb hieatf different. They how knew - hia feelings on the subject generally, but these could not apply in the present 9SKW present demonstration lie regarded as ©n« that was actuated purely % sincerity, for they had no object beyond their feelings to actuate them, and he took all.that had . , been said as having the rekl gemiine nhg of sincerity about it. VHe had done nothing which could make them, act in the light he had explained nor cbidd tfaOy : J gain anything by holding him up to Ms successor, therefore, he regarded this as a token of genuine respect, mingled with a.. dash of regret at his leaving. He had incit ' with so many expressions' of regret since he finally decided upon going out of the district that he could but regard them as genuine. Such, to a man'in his position*- v j. whs certain to be beneficial to him in his future, for in such a large expressionmf feeling there was sure tbbea 1 certain amount of respect for his qualities as a medical man, and this becoming public ! would enhance his interests. He was ex tremely gratified, and if it was not the proudest moment of his life it certainly ought to be. He could not .help feeling., gratified when he glanced round and saw., ameng the crowd gathered; round him., persons from far and near, for therewerre present seme who had come * a long diR-' J ■ tance to participate in the proceedings. ■He must indeed-be-hard hearted -if he-• could regard such as other than a testi monial to himself. He was extremely sorry to leave Ashburton—-(Hear,. hear)— for he believed it had got before it a great,, future, and he considered* that it would be the principal inland town of .New Zealand in years to come.. He had in

earlier days heard Mr BullockprriisoAah- * burton, and he thought At the timethrit he ~ had an interested mfttivo for so doing. He could now see that even had Mr Bullock had such a motive he was right in'his re marks. They had gene through a gfeaiwavf of depression, which had taken Ashburton' in its curve, and he really thought*'that Ashburton had gone through the deepest J part of that curve. The whole Of New ■ Zealand had suffered therefrom y, but he really beUeved it had brought the place to its level, and in the'language of scien tific writers, it was merely a survival-* of the fittest; for those who had survived .would so"''conduct’ their"affairs that “Very short time HewZealand'wourd be one of the best places on which; (by .sun , ' would shine, and Ashburton would b«r_. one of the best peaces., in ■ Now .Zealand.. (Hoar, hear.) He had been in .different , countries, and sat at tables wiflfrwmj}' of ' the highest hohilify of the' land; liat. ; in, n e portion of his career had ,he .seen a table bettor laid-.out .(ys, .regains the " quality arid, variety'of the^iahds)'than he had witnessed in their little town of Ash burton that evening, and- he waaeertain they ought to be proud of such a sueoeas. He had aßraya .done Jiis fewn during his stay here, aq4 wria,- be might, say; che of ..the^pfd^i^ & 9r^e ; |irovn|- TT.fi Company; which, in the first place,"'" comprised only about six persons. ■ Ife was one of the first, to moot ( the place being preplanned a borough ; sri4 -if /he . had; not done as much, as he, should have ~ liked, it was net because he lacked the . will, but that he had not the means. » (Hear, hear). All they needed to. insure success was, m. they -had it. in Scotch, to “Put, shoulder to shoulder,” and they would be surprised at the good which would accrue from their collective, efforts;- * They had great natural facilities,-, which, if taken immediate advantage of, would repay ten fold for the outlay. If, however, they . waited, as some advocated/• till timerf got* | better, or till they got rich in the mean- - time, some others ; would! step lin and occupy the places they should fill. Theris was no othertown in Ganterbury/brinNew : Zealand either, .that possessed the same resources, and if they did not tyke ad vantage thereof, and move onward and , upwards, and enter into larger spheres of , action, they would regret it Tor many .a long day. He had been interested in educational matters during his.residence here, and had seen the school double and treble the number on its roll, which he was certain no other town could boast of in so short a space of time. They had had their rows and quarrels on that little .«■ Committee, but they parted good friends, and if they only exerted themselves all would, he was certain, come out right. Dr Stewart concluded his speech with an allusion to the natural heritage all Scotchmen possessed, and (q the position occupied by that country "and representa tives of that race in the worlds afiaira, Ha almost regretted that a great many qf the friends gathered round him had not had the good fortune to be born there, but all could not be born with silver spoons in their mouth. (Laughter.) When he heard the poetryattached to the testimonial he was surprised, and wondered where the quotation had been obtained from, or whose was the composition. It was most beautiful, and he would far sooner

hear that than the stereotyped testimonial. He thanked them for their goodwill and i wishes of success in his new held of labor, but he was certain they could not wish it • more than he did himself. Song, Mr Canning—" Pull together, boys.” 1 Mr Braddell said he was afraid, from Dr Stewart’s remarks, that it would look ' as though that gentleman was only respected by the Scotch inhabitants of the town. As a poor benighted Irishman he begged to enter a most emphatic denial in this respect, for the doctor was loved just as much by the Irish and English in the place. He would, however, leave to the Saxons, of whom there were plenty in the place, to pay their own tribute of respect. Mr. Bullock proposed the health of the President, Mr Stitt, and in so doing endoi’sed Mr Braddell’s remarks regarding the interest felt in the guest’s welfare by the English residents in the town. The gentleman whose health he proposed had always taken a lively interest in the well fare of the Society, and a great deal was due to him for his zeal. Dr Stewart had always been to the fore in Caledonian matters, and he would ask him, though far away, not to forget them. The toast was drank with musical honors. Song, Mr Savage, . Song, Mr Oaird—"My Native Highland Home.” _ Mr Stitt briefly returned thanks. He had not done so much in the past as he should have liked to, but hoped to make amends in the future. The Rev. Mr Beattie proposed "The Press,” which was responded to by Messrs Jacobson, Mail; Tay.our, Press ; , Stringer, (huirdwn. ■ “ The Caledonian Society was. pro posed by Mr Cameron, coupled with the

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY JUNE 8, 1881.



mm Encourage local enter prise, & KEEP THE MONEY IN THE PLACE. WANTED—IO,OOO customers to Pur chase 100,000 Envelopes and upwards (just abbtved). 1,000, 7s 6d ; 6,000, 6s Od perl,ooo, for Cash. Pianos. Pianos, Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on deferred payments, bom 30s per month. H. M. JONES, Stationer and Bookselx.ee, East street and B Square 365 a rnHS GUARDIAN is published every .evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly E . MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. PoDDicoMBE is authorised to collect money and transact all business In connection with The Ashburton ' Guabdjan in the Mount Somers and S- Alfordr Forest districts. J!f w. h. zoucb, I - . ‘ Proprietor.



Wanted. T [0 ROAD SURVEYORS * OTHERS. The Rangitata Road Board require the services of an OVERSEER, who will also be required to act as Clerk to the Board. Applicants for the appointment are re quested io state the amount of salary re quired, on the understanding that, as the duties will be light, three days a week will suffice for ther performance. The Board do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest offer. Applications to be sent to the undersigned, by FRIDAY, 10th June, or delivered at the temporary office of the Board, at Dr Trevor’s, between Mr Moffatt’s and the Rangitata out station, by 11 a.m. on the 11th inst. I EDWARD G. WRIGHT, t 9614 ‘ Chairman.



"VTT ANTED, for Mrs Williamson, V\ Flemington School, a GIRL, to make herself generally useful. Apply im mediately to Mrs Cakstens, Burnett street, opposite Mail Office. 991 a WANTED —A respectable domestic SERVANT. Apply, “M.G.,” Office of this Paper. 997 a WANTED— A General SERVANT, where two children are kept. Ap ply, Office of this Paper. 840 a WANTED KNOWN That the TINWALD quadrille as sembly intend holding a Long Night, with Refreshments, on FRIDAY next, 10th inst, commencing at 7 p.m. 995 a ANTED KNOWN— That Tucker <6 Resxell are now landing a cargo qf 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 w N T E D 1.000 Bushels Good Malting BARLEY 2.000 Bushels seconds BARLEYJ 1.000 Bushels OATS. Apply, DAN. HENDERSON &CO., Saundes’ Buildings, 981 a Ashburton.



WANTED KNOWN —We mo Now Landing, ex Remington, ten tons Gospel Oak Corrugated Ikon, Anchor brand ; and, ex Saxon, 45,000 feet assorted Union Kauri. Tucker and Restell. 962 a WANTED KNOWN—That we have To Akrive, per Lurline, 2 tons of assorted German Wire Nails, ordered specially to suit the building trade of Ashburton. Tucker and Restell. 963 a ANTED EYERBODY to know that 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 WANTED KNOWN— CoaI and Fire wood, in large and small quantities, at the lowest current rates. Agents for Austin, Kirk,, and Co.’s Stoneware, &c. Tucker and Restell. 964 a TIfT"ANTED KNOWN.—Young Ladies’ » » Journal, Is 7d ; Bow Bells, Is 7d; Family Reader (Monthly), Is 2d ; (Quarterly)do., 2s 2d; Family Herald, Is ; London Journal, Is 4d ; &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 older, at lowest prices. L, F. Andrbwes, Bookseller, Stationer, and General Newspaper Agent, East street South. 953 a



WANTED KNOWN—That Miss Verrall 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. Fergie’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 Guido ” (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, Organa, 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 John Moison (late in the employ of Mr Nealas) has opened business in Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street, where all descriptions of Boots and Shoes can be made to order. Having had large ex perience both at Home and in the colonies, J. M. feels confidence in soliciting a share of public support. 758 a



Special Advertisements. 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 just 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,” Ac.; chess and draught men and boards, back gammon, dominoes, go-bang, race game, lotto, &c., &o. 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, &c., &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 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. W. H. ZOUOH, Proprietor.



Special Advertisements. George St. Hill, gUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burkett street, Ashburton. ; Plans prepared and Estimates given i at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. _ 409 a OTIOE TO FARMERS. The Undersigned can SUPPLY Prime Samples of SEED WHEAT on favorable terms. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 870 a Ashburton. BOYS’ AND YOUTHS CLOTHING. WE have, on account of holding too large a Stock, Reduced the Prices of our Bovs’ and Youths’ Tweed Suits and Overcoats. Intending pur chasers will save money by giving us a call. EVERETT BROS., Havelock street. 822 a Hayes’ fpIMBER YARDS. Balance of Short Firewood unsold at auction sale will be SOLD CHEAP, for cash, in order to clear it. ALPHEUS HAYES. FRESH SUPPLIES of TIMBER, &c., to hand. 608 a



W. H. SPAOKMAN’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 IJJHE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Eactory. ASHBURTON BRANCH. NOTE THE BRANCH ADDRESS— East Street. W. SPARROW, 369a* Branch Manager. R EID & GRAY’S NEW ZEALAND AMERICAN Grain Drill, 15, 16, and 17 Coulters, With all latest Improvements, and of best Material and Workmanship. ASHBURTON BRANCH : Camekon street. 898 a 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 Horae. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 527a* John Meech, LACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, &c., RNETT 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 fJIHIIESHING BOOKS printed on the I shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. 1



Special Advertisements. Dr James Murdoch, AYING taken the House in Bur nett street, at present occupied by Mr Cambridge, Chemist, will COMMENCE PRACTICE in Ashburton, on MONDAY, 6th Juno, 1881. 951 a Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnbtt Strbht, Abhburtow. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburtom Hotel). 985 c A SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that THROUGH TRAFFIC for carts and other vehicles in Burnett street west, between West street and Park street, will be STOPPED dur ing the re-formation of the roadway. By order. BOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. Juno Bth, 1881. 999 a