SHIPPING.

■„ a .: Vl , POET OP LYTTELTON. f" Arrived. *T.' To-day. Penguin, a.a., from Wellington. Arawata, a.s., from Port Chalmers. Sailed. Yesterday. Jasper, barquentiue, for Timaru. ' •• Tuj, as., for Wellington, via Kai . koura. . ■ • * Aurora, schooner, for Kaipara. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. ■ —Arrived— The Nightingale, from Mel bourne. Siilad—Mahinapu, for Gisborne ; Na pier, for Wellington. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Penguin, from Picton and . Nelson; Hawea, from the North; Hauraki, .'from Opunake.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Saturday, July 29. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. .Mr ' Alfied Harrison, at his yards— Horses, Pigs, Produce, &b.; 12 noon. Tuesday, August 1. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald . Yards —Stock. ' " MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Ac _ . To-Night, Thursday, July 27. Ashburton-Racing Club—Annual General Meeting, Quill’s Hotel, 8 p.m. .. To-Morrow, V . ! " Friday, July 28. ‘ jßomerset Lodge, Monthly Meeting, n the : . Masonic Hall, Tancred street, 7.30. ~ Tuesday, August 1. : ughburton Permanent Building and In k . vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, , from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2. ■County Council, at the County Council Chambers r at 11 o’clock. Saturday, August 5. Wakanni Road Board—Monthly Meeting, ' Road Board Office, Moore street. Monday, August 7. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas, Et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY .27, 1882.

‘Tenders. —The Borough Council in vite tenders for fencing. - Police. —One "drunk” at the Court to-day. The police say they never knew things.so dull. Departure op Mr Pilkington. —-Mr Pilkington, our late respected station master, proceeded to Oatnaru per the 4.45 train this afternoon. Railway Hotel. —Mr S. Compton, who has a business card elsewhere, has lately made some important alterations at this well-known hostelry. The New Fire Engine. —A meeting of subscribers to the new fire engine for the west side of the town will be held on Thursday, the 27th inst., at the Borough Council office, at 7.30 p.m. Alleged Rape.— At the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court yesterday Thomas R. Roberts was charged with rape, and on the application of the police was remanded till July 28th. Bail was allowed, prisoner in 1300 and two sureties in Ll5O each. The Supposed Infanticide Case at Cambridge—At the inquest at Cam bridge (JVaikato) yesterday on the body of the child of Sarah Johnston, domestic ‘ servant of the Masonic Hotel at Cam bridge, a verdict was returned that the deceased had died from natural causes.

The Late Fall in Bricks in Dun ED!N. —The man and lad who were hurl by the falling of a building at Dunedin 01 Tuesday are now progressing favorably. The contractor blames the recent we weather for having loosened the brick work.

New Surf Boat for Timaru.—The new surf-boat, made to the order of the Timaru Harbor Board by Messrs Ander son Bros., of Christchurch, went through per special for Timaru to-day. The new boat is between 30 and 40 feet in length, and should prove serviceable, judging by its appearance on the,rail way trolly.

Bishop Selwyn. —Bishop Selwyn, of Melanesia, leaves • Auckland immediately for the Bay of Islands in the mission schooner' Southern Cross, to have an interview.with Commodore Erskiut with respect to the South Sea Island matters and the recent outrages. Mr W. H. Grace, native interpreter, accompanies him.

The Railway Tariff.— Our own corre spondent at Wellington, whose telegram, received this afternoon appears in another column, sends good news for the farmer. He tells us that “ large reductions ” in the tariff for agricultural produce are in contemplation. This is very satisfactory. Dripping water will wear away a stone in time, and the constant (and moat reason able) growling of the farmer Ms appar ently at length had the desired effect of inducing the Government to, redress a crying evil.

t New Zealand Refrigerating Com pany.—The first annual meeting of the New Zealand Refrigerating Company was held yesterday at Dunedin. The report showed that the works were now com plete*,; and operations would bo begun early next month ,to prepare cargo for steamer to arrive in September. The total expenditure on the site and for works to date had been L 11,534, and L 3,030 more would be required for their thorough equipment. Mr Larnach, Chairman, in moving tho adoption of the report, referred to the extreme impor tance of the undertaking.

The “ Keep-it-Dark.” —The talk at Reefton, says a Grey mouth telegram, is all about the Keep-it-Dark mine. Five bags were yesterday (Wednesday) broken out in the presence of the directors, and put through the mill, the result being about 400 ounces. Another lot, about the same quality, was also broken out in the presence of the directors and was crushed with a similar result. Those present it was one of the finest dis plays of gold they ever say. Since noon yesterday shares have risen from 71s to 955. Shares in the adjoining claims are also rising.

Dunedin Jockey Club. —The annual meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club was held last night. The balance-sheet showed that, after paying all stakes and expenses, also the hrst instalment (1/1,520) of the purchase money of Forbury Park, etc., a credit balance remained of L 343 10s lOd. The committee contemplate the erection of a public stand over the booths outside this grand stand reserve. The totalisator receipts for the year were L 2,780, of which L 2,126 was from the Autumn meeting. The sum expended as stakes was L 3,207. At a committee meeting afterwards, it was agreed to add L 1,500 to the stakes for the spring and autumn meetings. Cantekbury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company. —We are pleased-to chronicle the formation of tha Canterbury Linseed Oil and Fibre Company, having already on more than one occasion drawn atten tion in these columns to the highly im-* portant industries which the company under notice propose to take up. If tho facts and figures which we have seen are correct the Company ought to prove one of the most remunerative concerns for the shareholders that has been floated for many a long day. Its capital is LIO,OOO, and it possesses an influential directorate. Speculators would do well to peruse the prospectus published in our advertising columns.

Bishop’s Guide to Wellington.— We have; received from the publisher, Mr Walter Bishop (well-known in New Zea land journalistic circles), a copy of his “ Illustrated Guide to Wellington and District ” —a capitally got up little work of over a hundred pages, teeming with information relative to the Empire City, its suburbs, and the townships and other places of interest'surrounding it. The The guide contains a number of illustra tions, and not the least interesting por tion of it (to the newspaper man) is the chapter devoted to the newspaper press of Wellington and neighboring townships. The compilation of this little work must have entailed a considerable amount of labor. Every tourist—in fact, everyone travelling north, and who is likely to visit Wellington en route —ought certainly to got a copy of this guide, which, procurable for a shilling, will be found to represent full value for the money. Old Men’s Home —At yesterday’s meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Board at Christchurch, Mr J. E. March submitted his annual statement of the receipts and expenditure of the hospitals and charitaqle institutions under the con trol of the Board for the financial year ending 30th June, 1882, frain which wo extract the following as being of local in terest :—Ashburton Home--The number of inmates in the house on July 1, 1881, was 42 ; admitted during the year, 34 ; total 70. Discharged or left the institu tion, 31; deaths, 8; total 39. Number remaining on the 30th June, 1882, 37. The expenditure was L 1,064 17s 7d, as as against L 983 11a for the preceding year. The average cost of each inmate was 10s 5d per week. A report was received from the medical offi cer ot the Ashburton Home, recom mending that increased accommodation should be provided for old men suffering from consumption and rheumatism. The secretary was instructed to telegraph to the Colonial Secretary, asking that the work, which would cost some L 95, be proceeded with*

South Rakaia Hotel. —Attention is directed to Mr A. J. Howell’s announce ment respecting the above hotel.*

Nothing" Like Leather. —Mr J.-Jbhn ton, bootmaker,- of Methven, is pre pared to turn out an article • that shall please the most fastidious customer, and he sells at Christchurch prices, or prices that will hear a favorable comparison with those of. Christchurch. • A. R. C. To-night the adjourned annuul meeting of the A R.C. is to be held at Quill's Hotel. It is to be hoped that there will be a good attendance of members, in order that no more time may be lost in arranging for the spring meet ing, and getting out a programme for the same. The Geraldine Racing Club have had tlioir programme out for some weeks past, and it is high time that the Ashbur ton Club followed suit.

The Alleged Conspiracy Case.— The “ special ” of the Lyttelton Times at Wel lington. writes with regard to the case of the man Loughurst, convicted two years ago of rape on a little girl named Adams, and “ sent up ” on the evidence of the girl and that of her father:—" The extra ordinary interest taken in the very pain ful case of Longhurst may be judged from the fact that no less than three separate questions concerning it were asked in the House to-day. After • answering them, the Colonial Secretary went on to enlarge upon Ins statement with regard to Dr. Collins. ,Ho said there was no- keeping back the fact*.that Dr, Collins knew about the case. Prisoner’s brother knew about it, and a Government officer as well; but it must be presumed that the doctor him self thought little of it, or he would not have let a whole year slip by without giving bis evidence. At all events, neither the Government nor the Chie: ! Justice saw in it sufficient to alter the de cision of the Court. The matter would come up before the Supreme Court again very shortly, and Government could do nothing more than watch the trial_ care fully with a view to gaining some evidence for their future action.”

The Opposition Growing “ Smalt- by Degrees and Beautifuly Less.”— The Opposition seem more utterly and hope lessly demoralised than ever (says the Press special, wiring last evening). The result of their all-night battle on Monday, when Mr Smith , was put forward as a “ cat’s paw,” has damaged them severely.. Their shallow pretence of not being as a party connected with Smith’s motion the more injurious to their reputation, inasmuch as several members of “ the party” had been openly boasting a week 1 beforehand of what they were going to do, and hdw they had organised the device ; and you will remember that I notified you long ago of what was intended, and my, forecast was exactly borne out. Poor Mr> Smith has been going about With eVen a more depressed and *' sat upon” mien; than is his wonted aspect, and evidently mutters constantly to himself (after the

manner of Bunthorne) “crushed again.” For a time before his motion came on he stalked about with the air of a leader, but it is whispered that, as the time drew nigh, be became horribly nervous lest he should defeat the Government, and be sent for to form a new Ministry. This, however, did not come off, and I see little prospect of anybody being called on to perform such a task this session. Ashburton Fire Brigade. —A' ■- special practice of the Fire Brigade took place last evening for the purpose of testing the new appliance for taking water out of the street channels. Cr Roberta has the credit of being the inventd* of the new contrivance, which will be found to super sede the sump now used in the channels for shpplying water to the fire engines. The chief object is to strain the water that is supplied in the channels in order that stones and other debris shall not enter the engines and so cause the stop page, as was the case at the Library fire, owing to the state of the sumps then used. For this purpose, then, it can be fixed_ in any concrete or other channel, it being the exact size of the bottom of the channel, and about three feet long and six inches deep, with perforated holes at each end. The channel, when dammed up with sandbags below where the “ channel strainer” is placed, enables the water to cover the appliance in a moment, and the stones which are continually being washed down the channel never interfere with the pump. The special

utility, however, is that the “strainer” can be put down in any one part of the channel wherever the water is running, and so will not necessitate the making of any more sumps, and consequently will be found of great service. Messrs Dolman Bros, who made the strainer, deserve great credit for the manner in which it has been turned out. Crs .Harrison and Roberts, the Fire Committee, were present, and expressed themsslves highly pleased with the way in which the new apparatus worked.

Mount Huxx Road Board. The Mount Hutt Road Board met on Friday, the 21st inst. Present—Messrs Cameron, Orr, and the Chairman (Mr Julian Jack son). —The Overseer’s report was read and considered, and he was instructed to give Mr Golands notice that if he did not start the formation of Broom Park road immediately and clear the Rakaia Gorge cuttings, according to his contract, the usual penalties would be inflicted in each case. It was resolved to write to the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company, ami request them to hand over to the Hoard the laud from section 29907 up the side of the line to Methven, for the purpose of opening up the road, the dis tance being about two miles.—Mr Wason wrote, applying for permission to put down an open crossing on his road. Mr Stead man also wrote, applying for permission for a similar purpose. Both applications were grant.-d, subject to the crossings being put down to the satisfaction of the Board. A letter was read from the County Council, informing the Board - that the Boundary road, between the Mount Hutt and South Rakaia districts, had been placed under the control of the Mount Hutt Road Board. A letter , was read from the Clerk of the' Upper Ash burton Road Board, giving information as to re-taking over streets in private tHwnships. The letter ordered to be acknowledged with thanks. From the the County Council, asking the Chairman to undertake the superintendence of the sowing of the different reserves in the district. The Chairman expressed his willingness ; a letter to be sent to the Council to that effect. A circular was re ceived from Mr J. D. Enys, re the reduc tion of the railway tariff from Springfield and Malvern. Ordered to be acknow ledged.—lt was resolved to deposit the L 2,800 that would mature on the 22nd inst. again with the Bank of New Zea land, Rakaia, for six months, the interest for the previous six months to be placed to the current account —A letter was read from the Returning Officer, inform the Board that Mr William Longmuir Orr had been duly elected member of the Board, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Pannett.—After passing accounts to the amount of L-34 11s 2d, the Board adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[per hkotkk’s agency. ] Money and the Markets. London, J uly 24. Consols are unchanged at ggffl. New securities remain-at the following quotations per Gent. 10.40 Loan, roy j Five per Cent. 1889 Loan, ] Fodr-and-a-Half per Cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 103. Adelaide whea

is dull at 6s ex store, and New Zea- f land ditto at 50s. Off the coast car- 1 goes of Adelaide wheat are now worth j 50s. Adelaide flour, ex store, 37s 6d. ] Australian tallow is Arm at 44s 6d for | the best beef, and 43s 6d for the best f mutton. 1 Banking. The English, Scottish and Austra lian Chartered Bank has declared a ' dividend of 4 per cent, for the past halt year, and carried forward Lio,ooo to the reserve fund. From Wellington. Arrived- —Ship Peru, from Welling ton. The Australian Cricketers. The Australian cricketers com menced their match against eleven of Northumberland at Newcastle to-day. Not much interest was taken in the match, and there was not a large at tendance of spectators during the day. The Australians went first to the wickets, and put together 193 runs before they were disposed of. The principal scorers were Horan and Garrett, the former being not out for 76 and the latter caught for . 59. The wicket was not in good order. The Home team then commenced their first innings, and at the close of the day’s play had scored 5 for the loss of one wicket. Los don, July 25. The cricket match between the Aus tralians and eleven of Northumberland was concluded at Newcastle to-day, and resulted in an easy victory for the Australians in one innings with 94 runs to spare. The Home team scored 63 in their first innings, and followed on and scored 35 in their second, making a ! total of 98 for the two innings, against 193 of the Australians. The bowling . of the latter was dead on the wicket, , Palmer and Garrett doing great execu : tion. In the first innings of the I Northumberland men Palmer took six > wickets for 21 runs, and in their second > .innings Garrett took five for 6 runs. ' The weather throughout the match was , fine.

Indian Troops for Egypt. Bombay, July 26. It has now been definitely decided to despatch a full Indian contingent of 6,000 troops to .Egypt. All necessary arrangements as to transport and victualling are complete, and the force will sail without delay.

AUSTRALIAN.

[PER RBUTBR’s AGENCY.] Produce. Melbourne, Yesterday, Malting barley is in fair demand at last quotations, 5s 2d to 5s 4d ; wheat is firm, and shipping parcels are selling at 6s Sd to 6s qd ; New Zealand oats are easier, and feed are quoted at 4s to 4s 2d, and milling sorts at 4s 2d to 4s 3d. Snow in Melbourne. The weather has been most incle ment during the past twenty-four hours, and snow has fallen in Melbourne. The Riverina Trade. Mr Bent* Commissioner of Railways, in reply to a deputation which waited upon him to-day, stated that the Go vernment were determined to endeavor to retain the trade of Riverina, and that, with this object, certain reductions in the tariff would shortly be proposed. Ploughing. The Intercolonial Champion Plough ing contest, under the auspices of the National Agricultural Society of Vic toria, commenced to-day. The weather was unfavorable, but some excellent work was done by the competitors. Judging will take place to-morrow. Snow. Melbourne, To-day. The snow fall has been general throughout Victoria and South-east Australia. Cholera- Intelligence is to hand that cholera is now very prevalent in Batavia. A Mina Lighted by Electricity. The Ellenborough mine, at Sand hurst, will shortly be lighted by elec tricity. The Small Pox Scare Again- Sydney, Yesterday. One case of sickness is reported from Waterloo, a suburb of this city, which is supposed to be small pox. The house has been isolated, and the occu pants have been quarantined, in case the illness should prove to be small pox.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Wellington Artillery Force. Auckland. To-day. Ten cf the Armed Constabulary from Cambridge left for Wellington per Ringa rooma to-day, to form part of the Artillery force. A Swamper’s Fate. A swamper named Harrison has been missing from Waitoaj Upper Thames, since the 17th inst., and is supposed to be lost in the swamp, and to have died of exposure. When last seen he was the worse for liquor. The Te Aroha Goldfield.

A Mr Leigh, representing" Australian ca pitalists,recently here forthe purpose of re porting on the Te Aroha goldfield, ex pressed himself thoroughly satisfied. The Raglan Suicide.

The inquest on Captain Johnston, who committed suicide at Raglan, resulted in a verdict of “ Temporary insanity. ” De ceased was a nephew of Lord Campbell, Viceroy of India, and cousin of Sir George Campbell, member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy. Another Suicide.

Wanganui, To-day. The body of a man named Ayleward was found in the river this morning. De ceased jumped off the bridge into the water last night, at 11 o’clock, with the supposed intention of committing sui cide. He was twenty-five years of age, and the cause is supposed to be through liabilities in an arbitration case.

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

[by cable.] [PKK REUXEH’s AGENCY.] London, July 24. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone, in reply to a question, stated that the expeditionary force now being dispatched to Egypt would m the first in stance consist of 17,500 men, but that an additional 3,000 would leave later. The Premier announced that, in order to meet the extraordinary War credit for Egyptian expenditure, an additional threepence in the pound on the income tax would have to be levied during the present half-year. la the House of jUojrils to-day Earl. Granyille, Foreign SecriMry* stated that Government rejoiced 4t the cordial agree ment which existed between England aha SVancein regard to Bgyptj and hoped

that Italy would join them in bringing about a settlement of the difficulty. The noble Earl added, France had not decided to send an expedition into the interior of Egypt, and concluded by declaring that the European Powers generally were in favor of the action which is being taken by England in Egypt. London, July 25. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone submitted a message from the Queen, informing the House that the Army Reserve has been called out for ser vice. Paris, July 24. * It has transpired that the French Ex pedition to Egypt will be limited to 5,000 men. It is further understood that the French Government has decided to join England solely for the protection of the Suez Canal.

Alexandria, July 24.

Arab! Pasha has issued a reply to the recent proclamation of the Khedive, form ally dismissing him from the position of Minister of War. Arabi’s reply takes the form of a proclamation calling for a Jehad or Holy War. The cry has been taken up by the masses, who are now flocking to his standard in great numbers. Alexandria, July 25. Intelligence is to hand that Arabi is still at Kafradowa. So tar he has made no important movement from that posi tion. Hews is to hand that a disturbance has occurred at Tanhar in which the Europeans had been attacked ajad killed by the natives. The most frightful atrocities are reported to have been com mitted by the Egyptians upon their vic tims. The British troops are now in the occupation of Ramleh, having proceeded rapidly with the work of fortifying the place, in view of the possible advance of Ar&bi from Kafradowa against the posi tion, [SPECIAL TO “ THE ARGBS.”] London, July 24, 2.5 p.m. An engagement between the outposts of the British and Arabi’s forces took place to-day at Ramleh, a village a few miles from Alexandria, on the way to Aboukirf Arabi’s cavalry, w hen approach ing the place, were shelled by the In flexible. London, July 24, 7.28 p.m. The 60th Rifles and a detachment of sailors occupied the village of Ramleh, and an attempt to re-take the place was made by the enemy’s cavalry, supported by artillery, but they were repulsed. The casualties are said to be small. It is feared that diffictity will be' experienced through the enemy cutting the aqueduct which supplied Alexandria with water. The supply to the city continues to shrink.

The Marquis of Hartington has given notice in the House of Commons that he will at the earliest possible moment move that the House approves of India paying the whole cost of the Indian con tingent despatched to Egypt. Mr O’Don nel, Home Rule member, has intimated his intention to submit an amendment that the proposal is iniquitous. Mr Onslow will move the whole cost of the expedition be paid by Great Britain. London, July 24,' 10 p.m.

European powers decline to intervene in Egypt, or to depute any powers to act on behalf of the European concert. France is holding back, and it is not be lieved any reliance can be placed on her support, except providing protection of the Suez Canal. The expeditionary forces organised by Great Britain for despatch to Egypt consists of 2,400 cavalry, 13,400 infantry, 1,700 artillery, 3,700 various, and 3,110 reserve. London, July 25, 5.41 a.ra.

M. Freycinet has asked the French Chamber to vote nine and one half millions of francs to enable France to join in the protection of the Canal. France will undertake the protection of the northern half of the Canal, and provide security for the remainder.

[SPECIAL TO “the AG*.”] London, July 25, 4.55 p.m. Affairs at Ramleh are quiet, and the enemy inactive. The Armstrong guns of the British command the line, and should an encounter take place' sharp' fighting is expected. The Khedive has summoned Oherif Pasha to form a Ministry. The Suez Canal is clear. The rebels are joining Arab! Pasha’s forces nightly.

THE RAILWAY TARIFF.

Important to the Farming Interest. [by telegraph.] [from oub own correspondent.] Wellington, To-day. An amended railway tariff has been under the consideration of the Govern ment for a long time past, and wil* shortly be published. I have good reasons for saying that it will show a large reduction in the charges for agri cultural ♦product.

THE WOODSTOCK RUSH.

The following letter just received by Mr W. H. Puddioombe, of Mount Somers, was very kindly placed at our disposal by the recipient.. The letter is dated from Upper Woodstock, and runs thus :—“ According to promise, I now give ray impressions of this goldfield. I believe there are from 1,000 to 1,5C0 men on the field, and of these probably from 500 to 600 are getting payable gold, earn ing, that is, from L2 to LlO per man per week. Considering the large piece of ground which one man can hold (100 ft x 100 ft) it will take years to work out all the gold. Tbo wash dirt is from four to seven feet deep, so that there can be no doubt about the permanence of the gold field. I have been here for a little more than a month, and am one of a party of six. We bottomed a 40ft shaft last week, and got six feet of payable wash-dirt. Wo are working about two miles from the Boss Road, where the lead was first struck, and where the township is. The latter is going a-head very fast. There is an opening for-a good stbre down the lead, as, if one were opened, the men would not need to go to the township for their goods. The only drawback is that everything would have to be carried to the ground, as neither dray nor paokhorse can get across this country. A good-sized store was lately erected about half a mile from the road. Everything wanted was carried by one man, and now he is “ humping ” down the timber for a butcher’s shop. Provisions are selling at very reasonable prices here. Bread, for instance, is 6d per 4lb loaf, and of far superior quality to what you get in Canterbury, it being made of Adelaide flour. First-class beef is obtainable at from 4d to 6d per lb, sugar is sd, tea 2s, and other groceries equally cheap. Timber, for building, is delivered on the road at 8s per 100 feet. The weather since I have been here has been dreadfully wet—about fire days pouring rain to two of fine in a week. It is very mild, however. I do not know of anything else that would interest you, but if there sheuld be anything I shall be happy to tell you all about it in a future letter.

ENTERTAINMENT.

A musical and dramatic entertainment was held at the Town Hall last evening, in aid of the Library funds. The attend ance was satisfactory, although not so large as the object of the entertainment warranted. Mr Joseph Ward presided, and opened the proceedings by addressing a few words to the audience. Mr Ward said the insurance money on the old Li brary was LSOO, LIOO of which had been sent home for new books. This left L4OO in hand, and the County Council had very liberally promised a donation', of L2OO, provided tho committee could raise L2OO more. To build and furnish the new Library would cost LI,OOO, and if it was' to be built everyone must help to the-best of his ability, and by every means in his power, to enable the requisite sum to be raised. The programme was then pro ceeded with. Pianoforte duett—Miss and Mr Pish. (Applause.) Part song—St Stephen’s choir, accompanied by . Miss Gates On the piano, and conducted by Mr Horace Gates. Capitally rendered and loudly applauded. Song—Miss Kidd. Sung in the finished manner for which Miss’.Kidd is well known. 'An encore was asked for but not responded to. Mr Minnis was to have given a recitation next, but was unable to appear owing to. j indispositionr Song—“ The gallants 6f [ England"—Mr Simpson. In response to an encore, which would not be denied, Mr Simpson gave “A fighting we would go.” (Applause.) Piano duett, Miss and Mr Fish. (Ap plause.) Song, “Dearer than-all”—Mr Branson ; accompanied by Mrs Branson. Part song—St. Stephen’s choir. (Ap plause.) Song, “Granny’s old armchair ” —Mr H. Gates; accompanied by Miss Gates. As an encore Mr Gates gave, “ He’s always at home when he’s wanted.” Part song—St. Stephen’s choir. Song— Mr Branson, accompanied by Mrs Bran son on the pianoforte. In response to an encore Mr Branson repeated the last verse. Piano duett—Miss Kidd and Master Kidd: Very nicely played. Song, “Life is a river”—Mr ’H. Gates. An encore was asked for, but not responded to. Mr Ward then announced that the first part of the programme was at an end, and it had been represented to him that hi# presence on that platform was no longer wanted. (Laughter.) Before re tiring he desired to thank the performers who had so kindly given their assistance

that night, as well as the members of ;the Ashburten Dramatic Club, who were

about to make their appearance. He also thanked the public for its attendance, and had to announce that in about three weeks time from that date a second entertain ment would be given in aid of the funds of the Library of a similar kind to that night’s entertainment—or perhaps a better kind. (Applause;) The curtain then fell,: to rise after a brief interval on the' ad ventures of ‘ J Betsy Baker,” the naughty “ Mouser,” his wide-awake better half, and che celebrated “Crummy,” the friend of the family. The piece has been, played on more than one occasion on the Town Hall boards, and last night the cast was the same with the exception that Mrs Yaughan, as Anastasia Mouser, supplied the place of Mrs Teppett, who was unable to appear on. this occasion. The piece went off very well, and the audience dis persedshortly before 11 o’clock, apparently much pleased with their evening’s amuse ment. "We must not omit to add that the Ashburton Brass Band lent valuable assistance by playing selections in front of the Hall before the doors were opened, thus probably attracting many who would not otherwise have patronised the enter tainment. Mr Meeoh is also deserving of a word of praise for giving the use of the furniture required for the farce.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, July 26. The House met at 2.30 this afternoon. THE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES’ WAGES. Sir George Grey gave notice' that he would ask on what date the increase of wages promised to railway employees would be given effect to. PETITION. Mr Postlethwaite presented a petition in favor of the reading of the Bible in schools. QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, it was stated : The Government was most anxious to promote local industry, and in pursuance of that desire an enquiry would be made as to the propriety of offering a bonus of LI,OOO for the production of the first marketable 800 tons of metal whereof manganese is a component part, the said metals being steel, ferromanganese, speigelies, or manganese bronze.—lt was not until a year after the conviction of the prisoner Longhurst the Government was made aware of the evidence of a wit ness tending in the direction of proving the prisoner's innocence. The degrading part of the sentence had been inflicted before they were made aware of such evi dence. The purport of Dr Collins' evi dence was known at the time of the trial both to the prosecution and defence, but it was not at the time deemed to be of any great importance.;—That prior to the whipping inflicted on Longhurst the Go vernment had neither directly or in directly received any communication as to the innocence of the accused.—That at ■ the time of Longliurst’s trial the evidence ■ of Dr Collins was known, but he (Dr , Collins) did not seem to think it of suffi cient importance to insist upon its being taken at the time.—The Government saw no necessity to alter the law so as to en able certificates of marriage being obtained I in the district within which the celebra tion was made.—Efforts would be made to improve the state of the Parliamentary buildings so as to promote the health of members and others engaged in the build ings.—lt was necessary to concentrate the labor of the railway workshops, and in that case the Government would nqt undertake to use the Invercargill shops instead of enlarging Hillside shops.—The Inspectors of Police, with the advice of the law officers of the Crown, were re sponsible for determining whether the prosecution of suspected persons should be proceeded with or abandoned. It was also the prerogative of the Attorney- General to direct or stay such prosecu tions,—Planting of trees on railway re serves and the erection of cottages for platelayers, etc., had been already initi ated. BILLS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time: —To Amend the Public Health Act, 1876; Taumutu Native Re serves; to provide that affirmation shall bo henceforth be made in all cases in lieu of oaths. THE ATTENDANCE OV MEMBERS. On the motion for going into Committee of Supply, Mr Barron moved that the permission extended to members to absent themselves for a period of five days during the sitting of Parliament without any deduction from their allowances shall not apply to the last ten days of the session; and that in addi tion to the proportionate deduction pro vided for, a special deduction of L 5 5» per day shall be made from the .hono rarium .of any member who so absents himself. The question was put that the original motion stand part of question. Ayes, dB;T noes, 21. -'' THE PROPOSED LOAN. J Mr Moss moved, as ,a. further amend ment, that “II was desirable to defer until next session the consideration of the question as to the propriety of adding to |the funded debt of the colony.” He dis claimed all party purpose, and reviewed at great length the financial state ot the

colony, concluding by stating that a seri ous conflict as to .who would defray the cost of those burdens, whether fh« labor or the property of the colony, most arise. •. '■■r.x Sir G. Grdy seconded the motion. The Hon. Major Atkinson said when the Loan Bill came down he would be prepared to discuss the matter at length, and he would then be prepared to explain the course proposed to be followed by Government *Mr Montgomery also spoke in favor of the discussion beipg postponed until the Loan Bills came down. In that caaethey would only have one instead of two dis cussion's on the same point. Mr Hurst supported the amendment, but expressed his strong conviction that it would not be carried. Captain McKenzie supported a similar view, but deprecated, as proposed by one of the previous speakers, that the lands along the lines of railway should bn taxed I to make up any deficiency. Sir George Grey spoke in support of the amendment. -. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment, and resumed at 7.&0. Mr Macandrew,urged the necessity of delaying’the debate' until the Loan B«1 had made its appearance. • ■ ■ Mr Levestam supported the amend ment, contending the loan proposals'as put forward were manifestly unjust to, Nelson, which was left wholly out of the' programme. -n Sir George Grey seconded the amerid ment, as he looked upon the subject as one which ought to be fully discussed. No nation or people could be truly great? un less it borrowed money for reproductive works. He would, however, reserve his remarks until he had the whole of the Government proposals before him. * _ j The motion for going into committee was then put. Ayes, 28;; noes, 11. COMHITTEB OF SUPPLY. Vote: —Property and Tax Department, - L 8,065. Passed. Miscellaneous services, L 26,100. Passed. ' Class 6 Commissioner of Customs' vote, Customs offices and, service, L4,984.' In reply to a question put by Mr Shrim ski, the Hon. Major Atkinson said that he understood Mr Seed was about to re tire from the public service. He made that announcement with regret* as he Iras a most efficient officer. The fact was Chat the salaries paid these officers: were so small, and the feeling so precarious, that the most efficient men were .disposed to seek other employment of. a znprp Re munerative nature. Mr Levestam asked if it was not a fact that he was about to accept a less salary than he had, in order that he might get his'pension, which would make the total income more than he was getting at pre sent. He was getting LBOO just and he wSa ; going to accept a situation wqrtp. LSOO, so that he might claim his penstod, which would, make the annual income something like a total of LI, 100.., - •• u Mr Swanson thought it wrong jto pay these pensions when men could get into other employments and earn larger wages. It was an abuse of the pension systeip'. The vote was passed as printed. V / Miscellaneous services, L 230. Passed. Marine and Harbors, L 33.011. .. Item, seal fisheries protection, L3lO. Mr Joyce moved that it be struck put, contendihg that the seal trade was hot ojf sufficient importance to warrant an expen diture of this kind. Ho also urgedtifi’e importance of the. islands being visited regularly in search of shipwrecked, per? sons, and that the* provision station* erected and maintained some ydSifs ago should be again brought into operation. The committee ' divided : — Ayes* 18 ; noes, 21. _ . , , Item—Wages and maintenance, L6so* , Mr Joyeo- moved it be struck out, arguing that the money could Ba spent to better advantage in "getting one of the Government steamers to visit the islands. The committee then divided —Ayes, 15; noes, 25. ■ ' ‘ * • The vote then passed. Stamps vote, L 5,730. Passed without debate. . ' Lands and Deeds Registry,* L17,58tt Passed without discussion. ' ' ' Miscellaneous ser vices, L1,Q75._ Pawed as read.' ' Public Trust Office, L 2,800. Passed without discussion. -; -Insurance, L 25,410. Passed wit,bpot discussion. .Minister of Justice, Class 4—L675. Passed. Crown Law office, L 2,275, Passed. Supreme Court, L 7,215. Passed, u - District Court, L 4,763, Passed.,, , , Resident Magistrates’ Court and dens' Court, L 43,250. [The House at this stage for five minutes.] Oh resuming, the following adaiCijnal votes in class 4 were passedCnmiqfJ prosecutions, L 10,400; Coroners L 2,500, Progress was then reported, 1.40 the House adjourned. /. ..i -: A

;S THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1882.



JIOR BEADY MON.EY. 460 yards Black Patent. Velvet, usual price, 5s 6d, now selling at 2a 9d, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. 178 Ladies’ Velvet Hats, Satin-lined, now selling at Is, at S. W. Alcorn’o Sur-i pitas Sale. ?40 Ladies’ and Children’s Black Straw - Hats, now selling at Is and Is 6d, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE. i' r ‘ ■ gPEOIAL NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. GL E. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin, Have great pleasure in announcing that they have appointed Mr G- F. HENRY, of Saunders’ Buildings, East Street, Atfbur ton, as their Sole Agent and Representa tive in this district, and that it is their intention to cater for the Music-loving population of Ashburton in such a man ner as has never before been attempted. Messrs G. R. West & Co, are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS . In the Colony, and a large and varied ■tock of the above will always be found at their Agent’s Depot. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC 1 ! MUSIC !!! And G. F. Hepry respectfully solicits a ffill frcm his friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect his magnificent stock of Music, personally selected by himself in Dunedin. • • t . : In connection with the above, we have retained the services of Miss Gates (organjpt of St. Stephen’s Church) who will be in attendance daily from 10 a.m. -till 5 p.m., to receive Pupils for the Piano, Organ, and Harmonium. Terms ’ BUILDINGS, East St beet, Ashburton. 820 e *'? SAUNDERS B - aA UPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. John Meech, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Beg*to invite his friends to inspect his urge stock of New and Second-hand Fur niture, consisting of *asr&wing-room and Bedroom Suites Chiffoniers BookCaaea Wardrobes ‘Chests of Drawers Tables , Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads • Cots. Cradles Perambulators everything required in household urnishing-at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of tepairs.- JPurhiture bought, and high prices



given. Furniture lent, on weekly and monthly pigments JOHN MEECH, Bubnbtt SXE B"B Opposite the Mail Office. H, : T ATCH MAKERS EWELLERS, -- The “Celebrated American" Waltham stealing' ’huntin'g case's, fl frbip unless ph- Walnfefra, "Mass. '■ yp^^^Bngli^'XrtV^



Wanted WANTED. —Good General- SER VANT. Apply between 10 and 1 any day. Mrs Alfred Harrison, near the Domain. jl 26 WANTED —A good General SER VANT for Reefton, West Coast. Wages £1 a week. Apply, Office of this Paper. ■ j!25 WANTED LODGINGS, with or without BOARD. Address, “W.” Office of this Paper. J 122 WANTED KNOWN—LAST \VEEK. The American Gem Studio will CLOSE on SATURDAY,. 29th inst. Por traits Is per dozen. Opposite the Mail office. jl 17 WANTED KNOWN—That the best place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Hayes’ Coal and Wood Yard., East street! ■ Cb9e WANTED KNOWN—That- Robert 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. 7COc ANTED Known—The late Proprie tress of the A 1 Restaurant has Removed to those new and commodious premises of Mr Quill’s, Wills street, now called the London Dining Rooms, ad joining. Elz Bros., Coach Builders; and to cope with dull times she is now offering .BOARD and LODGING at IBs per week ; BOARD only, 13s. Meals at all hours. h2m*miu' Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND OR.I IN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. AAA T 0 LEND, in sums of £50,000 £3 0 q And upwards, on the-security of freehold Property, at Lowest Current Rates. ADVANCES to FARMERS are a]so made on Growing CROPS of Grain ; and also on Growing Clips of WOOL. Seed Wheat, Oats, and Barley supplied to farmers on most favorable terras. They have For Sale at Lowest Rates— FEED OATS CHICK WHEAT FLOUR, BRAN, & SHARPS CEMENT. WILLIAM HORNE, 518 e Agent.



The best value for ready MONEY IS THE MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING Manufactured BY THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, Which can be purchased at their Retail Branches all overiSTew Zealand. A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Thousands of discerning customers testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the, very best for READY MONEY. Ashburton Branch: EAST STREET. W. SPARROW, Manager. 692 c



AW AND COMMERCIAL Foolscap (excellent quality), Is per quire. Fine Thick Note Paper, 4d ~ ~ Good Strong Envelopes 3d per packet. Considerably Reduced rates for larger orders. Ledgers, Journals,. Cash, Day, and Minute Books ; Counter Day Books, in various bindings and sizes. A" Choice Selection of Books by various Authors. Hymn and Prayer Books in great variety. Toys and Fancy Goods —too numerous to particularise. Selling at price? 80 greatly reduced that cannot fail to give unquali fied eatisfactiotu R. BEVAN, ■ Stationer and Bookseller, Saunders' Buildings. Observe—NEXT QUILL’S HOTEL. j 122 BOOTS. WINTER BOOT^i 0. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashburton, and Tinwald, has j ugt received a large assortment of Strong and Useful Boots for this season of the year, which he is selling at Christchurch.prices. Account books— Various Sizes and Descriptions. CUOOL BOOKS ATT O T E P A P E ,R, 'Various'Sizes and Qualities. OOLSCAP AND ACCOUNT SALES PAPER. Envelopes, Business, Official, and Fancy. SLATES, INKS, PENCILS, PENS’ &c., &o. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS and Music. JEL ,M. Jones, EAST STREET & BARING SQUARE. Bookbinding Executed in All Branches. O. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, T TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY. STATIONERY. 998 e A PA/vniaifao



- 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 ASHRURTON. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, stationers &o. East street South, Abhbuutoh, Have on Sale ACCOUNT BOOKS (Day- Books. Ledger’s, Cash Books, etc.), SCHOOL BOOKS, and STATIONERY, at Very Low Prices. School Committees Supplied. Hymn and Prayer Books, Scraps (a beautiful assortment), Fancy Goods, etc. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. REGISTRY OFFICE for Male and AKENO i I C E. Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, and are SELLING AS: CHEAP AS EVER. Special : CALICOES FLANNELS WIFCEYS, and DRESS STUFFS. Ladies’ ulsters, costumes, and WINTER. SKIRTS. We have still a Large Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &c I Nofvnfhn address 1 .. . : ' Female SERVANTS. 3340 Bargains in Notetho address ; A EVEREtT 1 m Djnuo., •Havelock street. BROS. /JBLftyvivVa DViCwv, Next Harrison's Auction Rooms.



Guixeau.— Not long before his execu tion, it is faid, Gujteau sold the suit be wore when be shot. Garfield* audit Isa paying card in the show business. His pister has taken the lecture field, and will make .pioney oat of hie crime.'



’Frisco Maxi.— The Ashburton portion of the ’Frisco mail arrived per Christ church express this morning. The lington correspondent of the Press, wiring last evening, says :—“ The San FranciflCft mail left here per the Penguin at; .noctt to-day. It could have been here byei* o’clock last evening but for the actipn >of the landing officers at New Plymouth* who detained the steamer there six ,hourt because they would not take the. trouble to go off and bring the maile Ashorej otherwise the mails could have been ;iu Christchurch this morning and -Dunedin this evening instead of a day lata;,. The mail agent has complained formally to the Government of the delay.” Holloway’s Ointment, and Pills combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a; high degree—by the former term is understpodjbgk ability to preserve health, by the latter tneir capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during onr long and Oi'ttrmes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing m|s Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills, - During damp foggy weather asthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief_frpp tbe inunction of the ointment on all tender:* cheated persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment. —[Advt] ; ;



New Advertisements. PPRENTICE.—WANTED, a Smart BOY to leara the Tailoring Trade. Apply Craighead and Co. jl 27' WANTED KNOWN.—-70a A WEEK, if injured, on payment of a MERE TRIFLE. Apply J. 0. Duncan, Agent Accident Insurance Company. jl 27 S' X * T JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 1858, The usual Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, July 28, 1882, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren invited. By order, T. H. ZOUCH, 27jl Secretary, ... BOROUGH COUNCIL. ■TENDERS, are invited ior FENCING; Plantation* bn .Alford; Forest .road,' Specification may be , seen at -Borough! Council Office, and tenders too'he. risnti in to i the Town / Clerk on or before;'l2 b’clock on WEDNESDAY, Anghst iSwL> '•— ' ■ hvrus Borough Engineers. 1882. July 27th, 1882. j 127