SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. ■ ■ * Tui, s. a., from Wellington via Kai :s. - koura. To-day. Te Anau, s.s., from Wellington. Go-Ahead, s.s., from Wellington. Sailed. Yesterday. Maria Virginia, brigantine, for Sydney. Tui, s.s., for Wellington via Kaikoura. Hawea, a a., for Wellington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. The schooner Darcy Pratt left Port *»/Albert, Kaipara, for Dunedin to-day. -'' , Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Grafton, from Nelson and '!■,» West Coast-; Jane Anderson, from Dun edin ; Oreti, from Auckland via the East Jtv ■"! Coast. Sailed—To Anau, for Melbourne via the South ; Go-Ahead, for Lyttelton. Port Chalmers, To-day. Arrived —Rotomahana, s.s., from Mel* . bonrnejdathenßluff^^^^^^^^^^^^

DAILY MEMORANDA.

A POTION SALES To-xiorrow, Tmirsday, June 8. Mr Alfred Harrison, at the residence of Mrs Honor, Tancred street - House hold Furniture, Piano, &c.; 12 o’clock. Saturday, June 10. Mr T. Bullock, at ths Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-morrow, , Thursday, June 8. Fancy Dress Rink, in aid of Library Fund—-Town Hall, 8 p.m. Upper Ashburton Licensing Committee — Annual Meeting, Road Board Office, , ' ; Wosterfield. Friday, June 9. Mount Somers Licensing Committee — Annual Meeting, Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Monday, June 12. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Thursday, July 6. Wakanni Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1882.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.40 p. rn. j

Police. —There was no business at the Court this morning.

Mr Saunders at the Town Haul.— Mr Alfred Saunders will address the electors of Wakanui at the Town Hall to night. The Reading-Room.—We have been requested to state that the Reading-room will bo closed on Thursday evening, owing to the Fancy Dress Rink in aid of the Library. Accident. —Through a landslip in a cutting near Shag Point, yesterday’s 4 10 p.m. mixed train from Oamaru to Palmers ton ran off the fine, but no one was in jured. Wakanui Road District. —A meeting of ratepayers in the above district will bo held on Thursday, June 22, for the pur pose of electing a member for the Board in the place of Mr Hugo Friedlandcr, who has resigned.

Rangitata Traffic Bridge. The piles having been successfully sunk for the Rangitata traffic bridge (despite the gloomy forebodings of the Geraldine County Council), the Ashburton County Council, at its to-day's meeting, resolved to call for tenders for the erection of the superstructure. The Fancy Dress Rink.—ln connec tion with the fancy dress rink to be held to-morrow night, we have been requested to state that gentlemen only in fancy dresses will be .allowed to take part in the dances, and ffhqse ladies who are not ' members of the Rink Club, who also wish to participate in this part of the programme, but who are no(j in fancy dresses, will have to obtain tickets from the Secretary. County Council. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held to-day. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. At one time it seemed probable that the meeting would lapse for want of a quorum, but at about twenty minutes to twelve the Chairman, Mr Walker, arrived, and a bare quorum being present, the business was proceeded with. The roads are not exactly in a state to render travelling particularly pleasant just at present. Mr Andrew McFarlane, the newly-appointed member for the riding of Mount Somers, vice Mr Cameron resigned, put in a first appearance, and took his seat at the table. Horticultural Society. The or dinary meeting of the Horticultural So ciety was held last evening. There was a very satisfactory attendance, Mr A. Garrison in the chair. It Was decided, after a long discussion, to hold the first spring show in connection with the Society on the 2nd of December. As this will be the opening spring Horticultural Show held in Ashburton, it is hoped that all in terested in horticulture will aid in mak ing it worth seeing. The date for the autumn show was fixed for the first Satur day in March. At the conclusion of the business, Mr A. Harrison on behalf of the members of the Society, presented Mr Poyntz with a handsome silver cruet, in recognition of his efforts in connection with horticulture. The cruet bears on a silver shield the in scription, “ Presented to S. E. Poyntz by the Ashburton Horticultural Society, 1882.” In making the presentation Mr Harrison, in a neat speech, re'erred in complimentary terms to Mr ser vices. Mr Poyntz replied in suitable terms, referring to the assistance he had always received from the committee, and to the harmonious manner in which all had worked together. The proceedings then terminated.

Licensing Act Amendment Biil.—The Press’ special wires : —The Licensing Act Amendment Bill, introduced by the Hon. Mr Dick, provides that the Governor may make, alter, or abolish districts. When ever any district is altered, but not abolished or the boundaries redefined, it shall not be necessary for new appoint ments to be made therein, but tin Licen sing Committee and all officers duly act ing in the district before the alteration shall continue to act for the district as altered. Sub-section 2,3, 6,9, and 15 of section 13 are repealed ; and in lieu it is enacted as follows : —l. The local body having jurisdiction within any district shall appoint returning officers for the dis trict. 3. All costs and expenses incident to the election of any licensing committee shall be paid by the local body. 5. The places at which the licensing meetings are lield are not necessarily to bo within the limits of the licensing district to which such meetings relate, if they can be more conveniently and no less effectually hold outside of such limits. Applications for the renewal of licenses need not be advertised. Section 74 is repealed, and in lieu thereof it is hereby enacted as fol lows :—ln a place or district where, owing to the sudden increase of population or otherwise, the necessity for publicans licenses exists, the Governor may appoint a person or persons to exercise special au thority in the granting of licenses, and to define the limits within which the au thority is to be exercised. The temporary transfer of a license is to be registered, and the license not to be retained. In section 109 the words “ out of such fees ” are hereby repealed.

Not CoatiNG. —Mr J. Ivess requests us to state that there is no truth in the para graph which we published on Monday to the effect that a schoolmaster from one of the Roman Catholic schools on the Coast was about to join the staff of Mr Ivess’s paper. All we can say is that the para graph was clipped from the usually well informed Grey River Argus. Ashburton Bridge. —There is a great probability of the much-needed widening of the approaches of the above bridge being taken in hand very shortly now. At to-day’s meeting of the County Coun cil it was resolved that the Borough Council, and the Upper Ashburton, and the Longhead! Road Boards should be written to, and asked to contribute each a fourth part of the cost involved, the County Council undertaking to find the other fourth and carry out the work.

Copyright. — Mr Feldwick’a Protection of Telegrams Bill protects press telegrams from places outside New Zealand for thirty-six hours after the publication ; provided that such period shall not exceed forty-eight hours from the time of the receipt of such message ; and the publica tion of the whole or any part of such telegram, or of the substance thereof, or, excepting the publication of any similar message in like manner sent from the same place, of the intelligence therein contained, or any comment upon, or reference to such intelligence, shall be deemed to be the publication of the same. Penalties (amount not specified) to be imposed for infringement of copyright. Simultaneous publication in one or more papers not to give a right to copy without permission.

Appeal Court. —ln the Appeal Court yesterday, judgment was given in the case of Smyth v. The Queen. This was principally one of the Brogden claims, the contract having been transferred from Jerusalem Smytlie to Rrogden and carried out by the latter. Judgment was given against the Brogdens mainly on the ground that they failed to prove the Minister’s authority or written orders for the extra work which they carried out under the verbal orders of the Govern ment Resident Engineer. This judgment renders nugatory the awards given by the arbitrators and by Judge Richmond in Chambers, both of which were in Brog dens’ favor, subject to the judgment of the Appeal Court on points of law. The judgment was that of the Chief Justice and Judge Richmond ; Judge Gillies dis sented.

Tinwald School Committee. The regular monthly meeting of this Commit tee was held last evening. Present— Messrs Clark (chaiiman), Lewis, Smith, Jephson, Jones, and Teppitt. Accounts to the amount of L 7 10s lOd were passed for payment. The chairman reported that Mr Allsop, the late master, had left the school, and that Mr T. M. Wilson would open the school on Monday next, Juno 12th. In the meantime the school house and premises are to bo thoroughly cleaned and repaired. Re the supply of books, it was decided to give the master a book capital, and that all books be sold to children at an advance of ten per cent.; any moneys accruing from this charge to be devoted to a prize fund at the year’s end. Tenders were requested to be called in Tinwald for the office of caretaker to the school, stating what price per week the duties will bo performed at, particu lars of which may be had from Mr Cyril Jephson. Fuel was ordered to be ob tained. Messrs Teppitt and Lewis were appointed a visiting committee for the month. The Committee then adjourned, Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holbways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our Jodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—[Advt.]

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per reuter’s agency.] The Sorata. London, June 5. The Orient Company’s steamship Sorata, which left Melbourne on April 19th, arrived at Plymouth on Saturday. The Hop Crop. Very favorable accounts have been received of this season’s crop from the Kentish hop districts. Wheat and Wool. Adelaide wheat is quoted to-day at 51s 3d and 50s 3d for off coast cargo. At the wool sale to-day 1,000 bales were offered. Market rates are weaker for most descriptions, but fine to the finest qualities are firm. Frozen Meat. A portion of the cargo of frozen meat ex ship Dunedin was sold at auction to-day, and realised an average of per lb for mutton, and for lamb. The Wandering Colonist. A telegram has been received from Belgium stating that Sir H. Parkes was officially received on his< arrival, and that banquets and other entertainments are being organised in his honor. The Egyptian Difficulty. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Charles Dilke, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, denied, in reply to a question, that the Porte had rejected the proposal to hold a conference of Powers with regard to the Egyptian question, or that Lord Dufferin had suggested that a meeting of the con ference should be postponed, on ac count of the action which the Sultan had taken. '» Postponed. The cricket match which was to have been commenced to-day at Bradford between the Australian Eleven and the Yorkshire county team has been post poned until to-morrow on account of rain. Resigned. The Vice-Chancellor, the Hon. Sir Chas. Hall, is suffering from paralysis, and has resigned his seat on the Bench. Money and the Markets. Consols remain at and New Zealand securities at the following quo tations :—Five per Cent. 10.40 Loan, 106%. ; Five per Cent. 1889 Loan, 105 ; Four-and-a-half per Cent. 1879- 1904 Loan, The market rate of discount has declined }i, and is now 2per cent. The Bank rate is 3 per cent. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is unchanged at 51s, and Adelaide flour, ex store, at 345. New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, also remains at 51s. Australian tallow—Best beef, 43s 6d ; best mutton, 44s 6d. 'Proposed Maltese Immigrants. London. June C. Tetegthths Are to hand froth Malta

announcing that a member of the Maltese Executive Council will shortly leave for Australia, with a view to pro mote the emigration of Maltese to the colonies.

Going to Stop It. Constantinople, June 5,

It has transpired that the Sultan has sent a telegram to the Khedive desir ing him to order Arabi Pasha to put a a stop to construction of fortification in the neighborhood of Alexandria. Constantinople, June 5.

Frequent communications have been passing between the Foreign Ambassa dors and the Porte, on the subject of a proposal to hold a conference for the settlement of the Egyptian question. It has transpired that the Turkish Govern ment, without absolutely rejecting the proposals, was strongly urged that the conference would be useless in bringing about the result desired. A majority of the Powers have, it is understood, accepted the views of the Porte, and it it considered unlikely, therefore, that the conference will be held. Alexandra, June 4. In compliance with the demands of the Sultan, communicated to him through the Khedive, Arabi Pasha lias ordered the stoppage of works which were pro ceeding for a fortification of this city. To be Cremated- Naples, June 6. The news of the death of Garibaldi has been received with great regret, and there is universal mourning to-day throughout Italy. It is announced that his will directs that his body shall be cremated. A Fashionable Arrival. Ottawa, June G. 11.R.H. Princess Louise (Marchion ess of Lome) arrived at Quebec to-day from England.

AUSTRALIAN.

[pK.U reutbr’s agency.] Fatal Explosion. Melbourne, Yesterday. A disastrous boiler explosion oc curred at the Apollo Stearine Candle Manufactory, Brown’s Hill, to-day. The buildings were seriously damaged, and one man lost his life. Bryant Arrested for Forgery. Bryant, alias De Beaumont, the in formant of the Age regarding the alleged Russian designs on the colonies, has been arrested for forging a cheque. Thrown Out. In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr Patterson tabled a motion regarding an Irish address, signed by certain members of the House. It was, after further debate, rejected by 43 to 2 7- A Japanese Visitor. Arrived —Japanese cruiser Tsukuba. Marine Collision. Sydney, Yesterday.

The ferry steamer Fanlight, 15 tons, ran into and sunk the steamer Osprey, 32 tons, off Fort Macquarrie, in the harbor, to day. The crew of the Osprey were all saved. Settling the Difficulty. Mr Grighen, manager of the Agri cultural Company’s Colliery at New castle, has agreed to accept a proposal that arbitrators should be appointed to effect a settlement of the miners’ strike. Failure of Negotiations. Sydney, To-day. The Newcastle Agricultural Com pany’s miners have now declined to submit matters in dispute to arbitra tion on the terms proposed, and have decided to refer the subject to the whole district. Great disappointment is felt at the failure of negotiations for arbitration. The Suez Mail. Albany, Yesterday. Arrived, this evening—P. and O. Company’s steamship Maliva, with Suez mail, dated London, sth May.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the County Council took place to-day. Pre sent— Mr W. 0. Walker (chairman), McFarlane, Bullock, Lambie. chairman’s statement. The Chairman reported as follows ;—I received since last meeting the resignation of Mr H. Friedlander, one of the Council lors in the Ashburton riding, and of Mr D. Cameron, one of the Councillors for the Mount Somers riding, and on receipt of the above I instructed the Returning Officer to hold elections to supply the vacancies. The Returning Officer reports to you that Mr Thos. Taylor has been elected in the place of Mr H. Friedlander, and Mr Andrew McFarlane in Mr Cameron’s place. I have received several anwers to the circular issued to the County Councils in this island re collec tion of grain statistics, and the Selwyn and Akaroa County Councils are the only ones up to the present time who have stated their willingness to co-operate with you in this matter. The Bruce County Council informs us that they will take no action, as the returns would be too late to be of any practical value for that part of the colony. While on this subject I may say that a letter from the Colonial Secre tary will be placed before you, asking you to explain more clearly how you propose to get statistics, especially from persons who have private threshing machines. The circular from the Govern ment re the improvement of the position of local governing bodies, a copy of which you have been furnished with, will be under your consideration to-day. The Government, as you will see, state that they do not consider it advisable to take any action in altering the present Licen sing Act, so as to avoid the great present expense incurred, to which you drew the Government’s attention. A letter from from the Commissioner of Crown Lands will bo laid before you, advising me that Mr Rolleston will consider the proposal re contribution for water-races going through Crown lands, in any fresh legislation on the subject of the disposal of lands ; and in the meantime asks you to point out any blocks of land likely to be effected there by, and steps will bo taken to have them dealt with as lands of special value. The Planting Committee is called together to day, and will report to you during the sit ting.—The report was approved. engineer’s retort

This report was read as follows:

Ashburton and Rakaia Plains Water Supply: The water-races over the entire district are continuing to act efficiently, and the service in each of the races is now reaching to the lower end next the sea, with the exception of a short distance at the lower end of forks of E line, which is not yet fully charged, but very con siderable improvement has taken place in the supply of that district since last meeting of Council. The mileage of these forked lines (including the additions which were latest formed) is of such extent that the main from Mount Harding to Barrhili may have to be somewhat enlarged in order to supply the branches below the main line of railway as fully as might be desirable, but this need not be undertaken so long as the service in these lines continues to improve as at present. A portion of the original creek in Pudding Hill district should, however, lie en larged without delay, as some . overflow is,

taking place on Mr Henderson’s rural section 25,109, doing damage. The extension of storm channel forming line of Chapman’s creek, about whi ;h I reported some months ago, is also a work which should be put in hand now, as the races there are more or less liable to injury from this source during every period of rainy weather. The cleaning out of this channel would be less than a mile in length, and the expenses would not exceed L4O. There is already a suitable ford at the road crossing, and the improvement would be a boon to the district as well as a safeguard to the water-races. In several instances owners are ploughing up too close to the races, thus not only causing considerable loss of water by filtration through the sides in the fresh soil turned up, but doing considerable damage also ■to the flood banks and sides of the races by the operation of turning the horses and im plements at the edge of the channel It would

be well to fix a limit for cultivation at about three yards clear of the race, if, indeed, the Council do not stipulate for the full width of half a chain being left intact in all cases. The works of the auxilliary supply from north Ashburton river to Methven are progressing satisfactorily, Mr John De Dergin, who took up No. 1 contract, having already completed two-thirds of his work. Mr De very is about to start on the other sections of earthwork, and no time will be lost in pushing on to com pletion the works of this main channel. As requested by the Council, I will prepare plans, etc., for the proposed race for Messrs Power, Saville, and others, and will call tenders for next meeting, so that this branch may be made available as soorr as the main works near the river and Devery’s contract are completed. The owners below the contemplated terminal point of this branch are looking forward to its completion to that point, with the view of ex tending it themselves after passing through Springfield property as arranged. The fenc ing of road culverts has been completed, as has also the shingling of most of them, I have also had sluices placed at junctions for the bet ter regulation of branch races.—Wakanul Flat Water Supply : The works for this scheme a re now on the point of completion, and wout d have been opened ere this had it not been for the unfavorable weather during last week, which interfered especially with the finishing of the necessary works at the inlet. The races are almost ready, and the water will be turned on in a few days.—Ashburtoa-Rangitala Water Supply : The fluming over the north and south banches of Hinds river has been completed,

and the water is now turned on to the district between the Hinds and Rangitata. The two main races nearest the Hinds are being charged in the first instance, after which the third race will be opened. The water, which is now down about seven miles, is running so far, very freely, and I do not anticipate any stoppage from leakage or otherwise till it passes Maronan. The loop-line from May field downwards is in course of construction, and will be opened when the contributions from owners are all received. Meantime there is only a small balance outstanding. Messrs Dunlop and Furneaux have been mak ing good progress with the headworks at Lime stone creek, and these, as well as the branch race to connect with main scheme, should be finished in about three weeks. Messrs Cooper Bros, have been making good progress with the dam and head works in the gorge of South Hinds. Ten days more of working weather would finish the dam, and the works along the terrace are also being prosecuted with fair speed. From the base of the hills at Mount Alto downwards Mr Devery has completed the water races, extending in all to upwards of 30 miles. Messrs Forbes and M‘Gregor are get ting on with the fords, but must attain greater speed in order to be ready as soon as the head works in gorge are completed. With reference to the races which were pre viously in operation between the Ashbur ton and Hinds rivers, that nearest the Hinds is now running splendidly to the lower end of race, where it terminates in a big gully about three miles short of main line of railway. From this point to the railway it is apparent that a small race must be cut, as the gully re ferred to will not answer as a carrying medium; and I now beg to ask the Council’s authority to call tenders for this, and also the proposed branch from this channel, to supply the exten sion asked for by Messrs Aicken. Chatmoss proprietors, and others, and agreed to by the Council on condition of there being water enough. That condition now being fulfilled at the required point, the way seems open for granting the services required. Mr Silcock is more than half finished with the Willowby extension races, but the worst feature of this case is that the water is not likely soon to come down from the Westerfield district to fill them, running as it does over miles of naked shingle. The water in that race has not advanced more than three miles during last month, but, even at the present rate, may be expected at Wins low in about three months, and there is always the alternative of connecting the Willowby extension race with the creek passing Winslow, as originally proposed. Regarding the Branch line between Lismore and Maronan, I have arranged with nearly all the owners as to the route. They are to meet shortly to settle the question of expense, after which a short time would suffice to execute the loop line.—Rangitata Traffic Bridge : I have had some iron caps and a wooden capsill fixed in position, to show the method of attachment of superstructure, and the remaining work can now be carried out by contract so soon as the Council are in a position to authorise it being proceeded with. I have had a few of the worst pieces of the old decking repaired, pending the arrival of 8,000 sucerficial feet of new decking ordered from Oxford, which had to be cut specially, as the required lengths were not pro curable otherwise.—Tinwald Creeks : With reference to the representations of Mr Graham and others, I have, as requested by the Coun cil, attended to the matter, and everything is now done which equity could suggest to dis tribute the supply, short of clearing out the existing creeks, more or less, from beginning to end, and as this is an operation which would

seem to rest with the owners themselves, they should be jointly responsible for the expense of it. Several portions are much overgrown with weeds and watercress, the piece through the Tinwald Domain being amongst the worst. Where the creek passes through Mr Houston’s land, below the railway, it requires, for the purpose of flood drainage, to be enlarged from the Great South road for abou: 15 chains or so, and an auxiliary straight channel made for half a mile further alongside the field fence. There is a drain already there, which only requires enlargement, but the old creek bed would also be available in time of flood, while the natural supply of the creek would be carried in the new straight cut with much less loss than at present. But consider ing the somewhat limited summer supply from this creek, it seems to me that a better and more reliable service would be obtained by cutting a new race of small capacity along fence lines parallel to the general direction of the creek, thus substituting a small channel as a straight course for the present tortuous creek bed, which is a very unsuitable vehicle for carrying a very small body of water toils lower end, more especially through fields which are ploughed, in which cases the creek bed is ploughed up as well. —Ashburton Bridge Approaches : As instructed by the Council, I have prepared plans and sections of proposed alterations, which I now beg to sub mit for the consideration of the Council. The general proposal is the widening and shorten ing of north approach, and having the roadway further removed from the railway, and shifting the gates, etc., from the end of the bridge to the bottom of the approach, With the excep tion of providing new shingle for roadway, this can all be effected by utilizing the present ma terial in the embankment of roadway, so as to give a width of 37ft. instead of 17ft., as at pre sent. Having referred the proposed scheme to the assistant Railway Engineer, he quite con curs with my views, and I understand the railway department would consent to bear the expense of putting in the necessary cattle stops, shifting gates, fencing, signal boxes, etc., in fact, all except the earthwork, which would therefore fall to be defrayed by the Council, or other pub lic bodies interested in this improvement. 'ldle cost of the earthwork should not exceed LSo. SOOTH RXKAIA WATER SOiTLY.

It was resolved that the Engineer’s le coramendation re enlargement of race through Mr Henderson’s land be adopted, and the Engineer was instructed to see to same. It was resolved that the extension of storm-water channel (referred to in the foregoing Engineer’s report), should bo granted. PLOUGHING NEAR THE RACES. It was resolved that the Ranger be re quested to report as to persons ploughing too near to the water-races. WAKANUI FLAT WATER SUPPLY. It was resolved that the Wakanui Road Board be. applied to for the balance of guarantee by residents in the district due on the above race, and that as soon as the request is . complied with the _water

will be turned on, and all deed of the agree- a ment signed. ' ASHBURTON-RANOITATA WATER SUPPLY. It was resolved with regard to the Ash burton- Raagitata water-race (Mayfield i line), that the water should not be turned I on until the total amount of cost be paid. 1 DEFERRED. It was resolved that the application from Chatmoss proprietors for water be deferred until their promised contribution towards the Hinds river improvement is paid. RANQITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE. Resolved that the Engineer should be requested to prepare plans for the super structure of the bridge, and that tenders be called for same as soon as possible. AN OVERFLOW. Mr W. Prebble, Woodland Farm, Wheatstone, wrote complaining of the Wheatstone drain not being able to carry off the flood water, owing to the choked up condition of the drain. Refered to Longbeach Road Board. WIDENING THE BRIDGE APPROACHES. It was resolved that the paragraph of the Engineer’s report refering of the wi dening of the bridge approacqos should be forwarded to the Borough Council, Upper Ashburton, and Longbeach Road Boards, asking them to contribute a fourth each of the cost of this important undertaking, the Council to find the other fourth and carry out the necessary work. CATTLE YARDS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. It was resolved'that Mr Bullock be a member of the Cattle Yards Conference Committee, vice Mr H. Friedlander, resigned.

PLANTING COMMITTEE. A meeting of the panting committee was held at two o’clock this afternoon, and their report was laid upon the table. It ran as follows : The committee recommend’that in view of the difficulty of procuring suitable reserves, that proprietors be invited to plant along the lines of water-races, such land being virtually vested in the Council, the Council to grani trees and the proprietors bound to fence to the satisfaction of the Council. In the event o this proposal being carried, the committee would ask for power to invite tenders fo supply of trees, and fix conditions for fencing etc. The committee also ask far continuanc of authority to proceed with planting and con serving blocks already granted, and obtainin] other blocks suitable for the purpose. The report was adopted as read. ASHBURTON DOMAIN.

The Chairman of the Ashburton Do main Board wrote, enclosing a “ Plan for carrying on the Ashburton Domain,” drawn up by Mr Charlton, caretaker. After giving an idea of the assets and lia bilities, the report went on to say tha *' if the County Council could see thei way to give a grant of Ll2O (the balanc being made up by rent of paddock), I tho roughly believe the Domain could be made self supporting, as three four times the quantity of trees could easily be reared that have been reared this year, viz., 6,000, as the ground will be in far better condition and more conveniences at hand, as the seeds last year had to be sown in trended ground, which has no nourishment at all. There are about 600 2 year old trees which can he parted with now, and if the Domain Board do not part with any seedlings this year, there will be SOO or 600 2 year old trees to start with next season. The largest grant was expended in fencing in new nursery, digging ground, seeds, palings, scrim, etc., and" if the above amount were obtained, I thought of making the nurseiy both wind proof and dog-proof by paling till the hedge grows up. If time and labor would alosv, I could also rear plenty of shrubs, which might help to defray inci dental expenses. I could guarantee to grow 20,000 trees, or more, if necessary, providing I am put on regular wages, and a man to assist allowed me in the busy times, also plant shrubberies about the Domain, clear the trees and keep the grass cut, which would give the Domain quite a showy appearance.—[We have abbreviated this report somewhat, but these are its principal features.) — It was resolved that the Domain should be supported as proposed in the Chairman of Domain Board’s letter, and that the details of the planting bo left with the Planting Committee. OATTLE SALE YAUD3. An extension of a month was granted to the committee of the above to bring up their report on same. PAY-SHEET. The ordinary accounts were passed for payment. PLANTING. The Wakanui Road Board wrote soli citing a grant in aid of planting in the Board’s district. The letter added— “ The Board, while deploring the fact that its predecessor, the Ashburton Road Board, did not think fit, during the time it was receiving large subsidies, to set aside a sum for this beneficial purpose, cannot, for want of means, take steps in the matter them selves.”—The application was referred to the Planting Committee, as was the matter of planting gravel reserves. GOVERNMENT CIRCULAR.

A circular similar to those addressed to Road Boards and County Councils throughout the colony, asking replies to certain questions affecting the manage ment of the above local bodies, was re ceived from the Government, The Council in its replies to the questions asked said that County chairmans should not be elected as Mayors are; counties should not be enabled to split up, or alter their boundaries without the consent of Par liament, as now required ; one kind of the councillors should retire annually in rotation ; County Councils should be able to make by-laws or any matter subject to their control; counties should not be enabled to create new mad districts, or alter existing ones of their own motion without the consent of

a majority of the ratepayers ; to the question, “ It is desirable to allow of Road Board elections being held in open public meetings, like those of school committees, in districts where the Road Board, by special order, adopts this plan 1” The reply was, “No; no method could possibly be worse than that em bodied in the Education Act.” These were the principal queries and answers. GRANT WANTED. The Mount Somers Road Board wrote asking for a grant to the Gorge road. Consideration deferred to next meeting. HOW DOES THE MONEY GO 1 It was resolved, on the motion of Mr McFarlane, seconded by Mr Larabio “ That a return bo made of all county money expended on the various Road Boards of the county.” MORE WATER MANTED. Mr J. Whitelaw, Christchurch, wrote on behalf of Mr D. Scott, owner of R.S. 42453, Upper Ashburton, asking for con nection of said reserve into water-race.— Consideration deferred. A RISE WANTED. Mr Hugh Mnirhead, Alford Forest, who is in charge of the water races, wrote, asking that h’s pay might be raised to the old standard—ls per hour—in con sequence of the privations endured on the race in the Hinds district. Last week, the applicant said, he had to shift camp no less than live times, and could not even then got as much as a little straw to sleep on.—Referred to Engineer. PETITION. Mr J. G. Cox and a number of others wrote asking for water-race to supply water to twenty-two holdings.—Referred toEngineer to redort. BOUNDARY ROAD.

A letter was read from Mount Hutt Road Board, informing the Council that it wished to have the boundary roads’ management placed in the hands of one of the three Boards, on whom the cosl of its maintenance falls. . The Secretary was instructed . to request the South Rakaia tihtt' Mount Hutt Boards to

.ttend at next meeting of [Council, with a dew to the settlement of the matter. CROWN LANDS. In reply to a request from Mr Marsh* man, the Secretary was instructed to in* form the Minister of Lands what Crown lands are benefited by water-races. ■SET ANOTHER ! Mr Morris’ application for a water-race through his property was deferred. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. A slaughtering license was granted to Mr Joseph Hunt. GRAIN STATISTICS. The Colonial Secretary wrote asking Council to forward further suggestions as to how the agricultural statistics should be collected. On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved that the Clerk should answer the letter. THE NEW FIRE BRIGADE. From the Hospital Committee, suggest ing grant in aid of the new Brigade sta tion on west side of Borough.—Resolved that the sum of L 5 be granted towards the formation of the Brigade. RESERVES COMMITTEE. It was resolved that the the old Re serves Committee be dissolved and the matter of reserves placed in the hands of the Planting Committee. LEAVE OP ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Mr E. G. Wright during the Parliamentary session. m'lban’s deposit. It was resolved that Mr M‘Lean’s de posit be refunded. gould and cameron’s water-race. The Chairman was authorised to affix the County seal to the deed in connection with the above. ADJOUNMENT. The Council then adjourned to July the sth.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, May 22. There has been considerable discussion lately in the Press of Madrid on the finan cial policy of the country, and an agita tion in favor of free trade has been started in the Spanish capital. Owing to the stringent measures intro* duced by the Government for the repres sion of crime in Ireland, considerable anxiety is felt for the personal safety of members of the Ministry, In order to guard against murderous attacks upon them by the Irish in London, they are vigilantly guarded by police. A deputation of Scotch farmers had an interview with Mr Gladstone, at which they laid before him their views on the necessity of radical reform in the present relations between the tenant farmers of Scotland and their landlords. Mr Glad stone, after hearing the arguments brought forward by the deputation, promised to give the matter his most careful con sideration.

It is reported in Vienna that the Prin cess Beatrice is betrothed to Prince William of Hesse, the young brother of the reigning Duke Ludwig IV., who married Princess Alice. Prince William is thirty-six years of age. Dr. Jackson, Bishop of London, has ordered special prayers to be offered up in all the churches of his diocese for the restoration of peace and order in Ireland.

In order to effectually put a stop to any further persecution of the Jews,in Russia, a proclamation has bean issued by the Czar notifying that martial law will be immediately proclaimed in any district where outrages occur, and those found guilty of them will be summarily dealt with.

SPORTING.

MELBOURNE OUP. Melbourne, Yesterday. The following are the entries for the Melbourne Cup:— Sling Piracy Jessie Barber Pandago Eva Prima Donna Harebell Sardonyx Burleigh Drummer Kulkal Sylvanus Tyson Navigator Saunterer Sweet William Rainbow Paul Hilltop Gudarz Creswick Armandale Quail Crazy Jane Hecla Whoatear Seigenhoe Oliver Morpeth Brunette Ghostwick Martindale Bathurst Sainolu Dunedin Cunnamulla Grosvenor Cetewayo Burwood Hesperian Brian O’Lynn Waxworks Baronet Rupert CHfden Darebin Water Prometheus Hebrew Assyrian Footstep Bassino Standard Bearer Guesswork Highness Crystal Sensation Wizard Lavina Savanaka Phorena Lisgar Canray Loftus Gloucester Hobart Petrel Queen Ooreena Winifred Boolka Aidccanip Colstoun Ace Prattle Gem Attache Flying Jib Roumaster Proctor Nautilus Mulatto Hereford Tricks Mistaken Sunset William Claus Belmont Scandal Essence Anglesey Little Jack Lohengrin Vernon William Frederick Commotion Mistake Czar Waterloo Spite Joseph Bos worth Calma Wizard Euclid Kingvale Suwarrow Transferred Duke Rollio Koh-i-noor Allender Ericthoneus Liberator Duchess Westbury Gardenia Butterfly Stockwell Omelette Bagot Salvage Grip Iris Vanguard Lady Hampden Cheviot

PARLIAME NTARY.

■ ' LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, June 6. THE HARBOR ACT. The Hon. Mr Whitaker said the Go vernment had no intention of introducing any material amendments to the Harbor Act of 1877. 'Hie Government looked with disfavor upon the different Harbor Boards introducing Acts affecting _ the general Act, unless in very exceptional circumstances. MOTIONS. On the motion of the Hon Mr Chamber lain, it was agreed—“ That, in the opinion of the Council, it is desirable that more extended statistical returns should be placed before Parliament of the various industries at present carried on in the colony.” WEST COAST COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT.

The Hon Mr Hart moved the appoint ment of a Select Committee to enquire and report upon grounds :«nd. upon what eyidenqe it is,stated report of at page 2, <r At the tod of this WM_a.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE T, 1882.



THE MOST MARVELLOUS MUSI CAL INSTRUMENT of the A^e ia the Orguinette, By Her Majesty’s Royal Letters Patent. A child can perform on it, either Ope ratic, Dance, or Sacred Music, after one hour’s instruction. Any kind of Music can be procured for it, and performed without any know ledge of music. The Cabinet Orguinette is excellent in tone, unique in design, durable in every part, and an ornament in any room. For Cash, or by Monthly Instalments. On view at the ASHBURTON MUSiC SALOON, Tancred street. H. J. WEEKS. 603 d & oi & c 4 000 o o HHH H H OOU O U < < < <1 ft, pL, ft, ft, ft, 000 o o Z- Z Z 25 Z M l-H M a as x a a H H H h> H oqq q q JdJ J J oou o u J 1882. j WINTER. The First Portion of the New Goods for this Season, comprising over twenty cases are now opened up. The Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing is especially recommended, and Parents .and Guardians will find it advantageous to make an early selection. , The Stock of Men’s Clothing is simply ‘' superb, and the variety of Hats, Hoisery, Blankets, Flannels, and Shirtings second ' to none in New Zealand. •1 . !• Agents for the Celebrated Wkrthbim Machines. Ashburton Branch :



O. Garstens & Co., Hate Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Tobacconist, fancy goods AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G. B. D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con certinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. BAST STREET ASHBHRTON. 257 a gUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. John Meech, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Bento invito his friends to inspect h!s luge stock of New and Second-hand Fur niture, consisting of Pnving-room and Bedroom Suites Chiffoniers ; Book Cases * Wardrobes Chests of Drawers Tables Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads Cots, Cradles Perambulators . Attd everything required in household urnishmg at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of repairs. _ Furniture bought, and high prices given; ’ Furniture lent, on weekly and monthly payments , « JOHN MEECH, (■■> b-rairifT s»a *a t t'>> opposite the Mail Office.



Wanted WANTED —A NURSE GIRL. Apply to Mrs A. Orr, Beach road. 444 e WANTED KNOWN—That the beat | place to get Short Firewood and J the best Coals (delivered) is from Hayes’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. 669 e 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. 760 c WANTED 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. 653 e



Special Advertisements. 4 SHBURTON CHEESE & BUTTER il FACTORY. The Directors having decided to offer the Balance of Dnalloted Shares to the public, applications will bo received for same. Priority will bo given in allotting the balance to applications from existing shareholders. Forms of app'ication may be obtained from S. E. POYNTZ, 632 e Secretary.



COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. Tha Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS, and has now on Stock and to Arrive, a large supply of the beat Newcastle Coals, (From the Old Lambton Mine), which will be delivered to Customers to any part of the Town and Suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber and Coal Merchant, 4680 East street, Ashburton.



Andre wes jbros. (Late L. F. Andrewes), BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, AND NEWS-AGENTS, East street South, Ashburton. Sohool-booka and Stationery of Every Description. School Committees sup plied. Hymn and Prayer-books of Every Kind. Children’s Picture and Story Books. American Novelties, just arrived. Journals, Magazines, and Home Papers every Mail. A large assortment of Maori Photographs, including Te Whiti and other Chiefs. N.B.—All orders attended to without delay. 334 e Gr. Adams & Co., PRACTICAL ENGLISH WATCH MAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET (Next W. J. Fisher s), Christchurch. Rotherham’s English Lever Watches, guaranteed genuine, capped and jewelled, £5 10s to £lO 10s. American Waltham Lever Watches, of world-wide celebrity, English Hall-marked cases, £3 10s to £5 10s. N.B.— See that the words “Wal tham, Mass.” are engraved on the works. None are genuine without. Ladies’ Watches, in gold or silver cases, from 455. . Every Watch is Examined, Timed, and Guaranteed for Two Years. A splendid assortment of the Newest Patterns in Gold and Silver Jewellery. Novelties in Greenstone. 471 e



T O FARMERS. ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. ABE CASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BARLEY OATS GRASS SEED AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. ADVANCES ON GROWING CROPS. The Undersigned are prepared to make liberal Cash Advances against Growing Crops during the ensuing Season, ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. Offices : Manchester street, Christchurch, two doors south of Messrs P. Cunningham and Co.’s. 30e



SCHOOL BOOKS. SCHOOL STATIONERY. SCHOOL COMMITTEES SUPPLIED. Foolscap from 16s per Ream, Cash. Envelopes ~ Cs 6cl per 1,000 ~ Note Paper, Five Quires, Is „ A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Ledgers, Cash, Day Books, and Ledger Books IN STOCK. Toys Fancy Goods, Crewel Wools, &c. JEL M. Jones. Stationer and Bookseller, 293 d



0" O T 1 C E. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT R. S. Bean (Late of Montgomery and Co., Limited), HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS as above, next to Mr Jos. Clark’s Office, in WEST STREET, and hopes, by civility and attention, to merit a fair share of public support. Agent for the Springfield Coal Co. Coal, Firewood, Posts, Rails, Stakes, &c. Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime, Timber, &c. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Chicken Wheat, &c. Note the ' 4,dress— NEXT -MR JOSEPH CLARK’S, WEST / ■; STREET, XSle



Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. And upwards, on the security of Freehold Property, at Lowest Current Rates. ADVANCES to FARMERS are also made on Growing CROPS of Grain ; and also on Growing Clips of WOOL. Seed Wheat, Oats, and Barley supplied to fanners on most favorable terms. They have For Sale at Lowest Rates FEED OATS CHICK WHEAT FLOUR, BRAN. & SHARPS CEMENT. BOOTS. WINTER 800 TS. C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashburton, and Tinwald, has just received a Urge assortment of Strong and Useful Boots for this season of the year, which he is selling at Christchurch prices. TO LEND, in sums of WILLIAM HORNE, 518 e Agent. 99f«



AKE NOTICE. Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, and are SELLING AS CHEAP AS EVER. Special : CALICOES FLANNELS WINCEYS, ami DRESS STUFFS. Daisgaiss is LADIES’ ULSTERS, COSTUMES, ami WINTER SKIRTS. We have still a Largo Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &C. Note the address : EVERETT BROS.. Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms. Havelock street.