SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON.

Arrived. Yesterday. Orient, barque, from Liverpool via Auckland. Spray, schooner, from Picton. Courier, ketch, from Motanu. Sailed. Yesterday. Torea, schooner, for Kaipara. Wild Wave, schooner, for Pelorus Sound. Wave of Life, brigantine, for Havelock. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived -Maud Graham, from-Welling ton. New Plymouth, Yesterday. The repairs having been effected to the boiler of the Penguin, she left for Nelson and southern ports at nine o’clock this niorning. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived —Te Anau, from North. Sailed—Adieu, for Greymouth.

COMMERCIAL.

Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday evening, the 9th inst.—Business dining the past week has been exceedingly quiet; values are practically unchanged ; ho'ders of all classes of produce are firm in their demands. —Wheat ; Good milling quality is worth from 4s lod to $s id, f.o.b. ; second Quality, 4s 3d t 0 4s 6d per bushel; chick wheat, 3s 3d to 4s oer bushel ; seed wheat, 5 s 3d to 5 s 4d per - bushel.—Oats ; The market continues flat, but there is no quotable change to report in values. Buyers are dubious about increasing stocks, while at the same time they are unwilling to part under full values. Good plump milling oat? are worth 3s 3d per bushel; feed samples, 3s. to'3s Id per bushel. —Barley: A slightly better demand has shown itself during the week, without, however, any quotable advance in prices. Prime malting quality will find buyers at from 4? 6d to 4s yd per bushel; second quality malting, 3s 6d to 4s per bushel; feed, 3s to 3s 6d per bushel.—Beans and Peas : The former are worth from 4s 4d to 4 s 6d per bushel; the latter, 4s to 4s 6d. Potatoes : Business during the week has been inactive. Telegraphic advices from Sydney re port a considerable fall in prices theie. Sales have been effected at 35 s P er f° n a * out stations within ten miles of Christchurch. —Grass seed: Little or no business is being done in this article. Prices nominal.—Cheese and butter : The former is worth from to 6d per lb ; the latter, is to is 2d per lb.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows : For Christchurch and North at G. 30 a. m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia ; &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. ~ , For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 0 jldatream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, ■* and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6.30 a.m. and 10 a.m., For Timaru and South, at 6.30 a.m., 10 ■*.m., and 430 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a. m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Remington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4 30 p. in. _ For Wakanui, Elgin, Seafield, New kind, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a. m.

\Thilr arrive at the Ashburton Post ■Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 *.m., 440 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Ohertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. and 440 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.50 a.m. 6.85 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Porks, Mount Somers, and 'Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long heach at 10 a. m. daily. _ From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a; m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, New and, and. Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 4 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES ( To-morrow, Saturday, Juke 10. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; L3O p.m. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-night, .... Friday, June 9. Mr Saunders’ Committee Poyntz and j-QoJb Office, Bp.m. • v ' Monday, June 12. 'Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Friday, June 16. Masonic Concert —Masonic Hall, Tan cred street; 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. kjshburton Permanent Building and ln vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m, Wednesday, Judy 5. County Council, at the County Council at 11 o'clock, J- Thursday, July 6. Wakanui Road Board —Monthly Meeting, Bead. Board Office, Moore street

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Ohrist chukoh and intermediate stations at 7.10 a/in., 11 a.m., and (Express) 5.40 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton for Timaeo ngr> South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.32 a.m. (Express),and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. sains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 20 a.m. (Express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains-' Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.45 a.m., 5.28 p.m. (Express), and 8.10 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas ET Prevalebit FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1882.

TOWN EDITION.

Punch and Judy. —This ever j fun creating show, with other novel Mes, is on exhibition at the Town Hall. Police. — This morning, before his Worship the Mayor, Richard Baile was charged with drunkenness. Richard pleaded guilty, but excused himself by urging the exceptional coldness of the we'ather, which led him W indulge in hot brandy and water. Thir being a second appearance within a short period, he was fined 10s. Two first offenders were dis charged with a caution. Willowby. —On Friday night last, a meeting was held at the residence of Mr B. Lowe, to consider matters in reference to the WeslSyan cause at Willowby. There was a very good attendance of Willowby folks, and the Rev. C. H. Standage with Mr H. M. Junes were also present. It was reported by Mr S. Chapman, the treasurer, that one-third of the cost of a place of worship was in hand already ; and after conversation those present guaranteed another third. It was thought that the balance might easily be raised by the early part of "September, at which time it is expected the Church will be opened. It was decided that the treasurer, with the Rev. C. H. Standage, should obtain the services of an Ashburton archi tect to superintend the erection of the church, a rough plan of which was pre sented to the meeting and approved. The site, as we have previously mentioned, was the gift of a gentleman at Leeston, and tenders for the building will shortly be called.

Nothing to Sit on. —The annual meeting of the Upper Ashburton Licens eiug Committee was held at the Road Board office, Westerfield, yesterday. The weather was delightfully damp, and the roads in a state “easier imagined than described,” as the penny-a-liners say. Mr C. J. Harper (Chairman of Committee) and Messrs M. Stitt, and D. M'Lcan put in an appearance. There was no business in the shape of applications to be trans acted, for the Upper Ashburton district does not as yet boast a solitary “ pub ; ” sundry accounts were, however, passed for payment, after which the following resolution was passed, viz.—“ That the Chairman write to the Member of the House of Representatives for the district, pointing out the large expense incurred for elections, holding Courts, etc., in the district, where no licensed houses exist, requesting him to lay the matter before the House, with a view’ to get the Act repealed.” R.M. Couut. —At this Court yesterday afternoon, the following civil cases were heard :—Zouch v. Mulford —Claim L2 10s. This was a claim for one half share of a dividing fence erected by the plain tiff. Mr Branson for the plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. After hearing the evidence, judgment was given for the plaintiff for full amount and costs. Wild ing v. Zouch and Sargeant—Claim L 3 15s. Mr Branson appeared for the de fendants, and pointed out that Mr Wild ing had not given the necessary notice as provided by the Act, as he sued the de fendants as trustees in the estate of K. Sando, a bankrupt. Mr Wilding, in re ply, said this was the first he knew about this summons being issued against the defendants as trustees. His instructions were to issue a sum mons, against them not as trustees in the estate, but as private individuals His Worship enquired from the acting clerk to the Court the reason of the mis take. This not being satisfactory, Mr Wilding applied to have the summons amended, as he jnever gave any instruc tions, nor did he intend to sue the defen dants as stated in the summons before the Court. His Worship decided to adjourn the case for one week, as apparently there had been some additions made to the summons by the officer of the Court. Jameson and Roberts v. Lemon—Claim, Ll 3 9s. No appearance of defendant. Judgment for plaintiff for full amount and costs. A number of other c*.ses were called, but there was “ no appearance” of either plaintiffs or defendants.

The Miller’s Creek Murderer.— The Tuapelca Times gives the following description of the Miller’s Creek mur derer :—Kitto, the author of the double crime of murder and serious assault, with intent to kill, is a man apparently about fifty years of age, and a native of Redruth, Cornwall. He may be a good deal older than this, as he is a man who seems to carry bis age well. He has a nonchalant and reticent manner in regard to affairs of this world, snubbing anyone immediately who begins to talk of secular matters, bui is possessed of a fanaticism in regard to religion. Indeed, everything he does he seems to consider sanctioned by Divine authority. Ho asks a blessing before meals, and returns thanks afterwards, and prays fervently before retiring to rest. He seems to realise his position, but ap pears to think that he was incited to the dreadful crime by Divine authority. He is a Jew by persuasion, and believes in the ancient ceremony of circumcision. He eats his meals voraciously, drinking cold water only as a beverage. He seems to consider tea or coffee, or any of these common beverages, cither hurtful to the system or derogatory to his form of re ligion. A Christchurch Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty to Animals. —Last evening a meeting was held in Christ church for the purpose of inaugurating a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. There was a large attendance. Mr L. Harper, in the absence of the Pri mate through illness, moved —“That a society be established for the prevention of cruelty to animals, to be called the New Zealand Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.” [At this stage a black curly retriever trotted up to the platform and had a critical look at the gentlemen on the platform, being, apparently, a delegate from the canine race.] The Rev. W. Flavel, in seconding the res dution, com mented on the appearance of the dog in question, as having been deputed to come forward and give his thanks by anticipa tion. The resolution was unanimously carried amid applause. Archdeacon Harris proposed that the following be the objects of the society (1) Encouraging the principles of humanity—especially in the education of the young ; (2) the putting in force legislative action to curb cruelty ; and (3) the circulation of literature advo cating the objects of the society.” Car ried unanimously. Mr Watson depre cated the cruelty practised in hare-hunting with dogs and in pigeon shooting ; and gavo instances of severe punishments in flicted at Home for cruelty to animals. Alford Forest. —Our own correspon dent, writing on Tuesday last, says : “ For a few days past, a change in the weather was looked for. Sunday last was bitterly cold, and the snow began to fall during the night, and, except at short intervals, it has since continued. Some of the old residents say that such a coating of snow has not been seen at the foot of the hills since 1867. Should it not clear soon we may expect to hear of a sad havoc amongst the sheep on the hills—th weather having been so far mild, many had not come down. At the time I am writing there is one foot of snow on the main road, and I hear from the mailman that it is the same as far as Methven, or nearly so. To all appearances, rain will follow the snow, and for a few days, at least, very little communication can be expected.”

Local Option ax South Rakaia. —The polling resulted in a large majority of votes being recorded for the increase of all licenses.

South Rakaia Committee,— The licen sing committee for South Rakaia met yes terday at the Road Board office. Pre sent —Messrs Coster (chairman), Mann, Mackie, and Maugham. The police report on the three hotels in the district was considered satisfactory, and renewals were granted in each case, conditionally, on a bathroom being fitted in each house. A wholesale license was granted to Messrs C. Hardy and Co. Letters were received from the Under Secretary at Wellington and the County Council. The Court then adjourned till next quarterly meeting.

Putting Him Out. —Mr Wheeler, the manager of the Auckland Working Men’s Club, died yesterday from injuries re ceived from ejecting a man from the club room. An inquest will be held. Mr Wheeler was putting out a man who had rendered himself objectionable, when he was precipitated downstairs, and sustained fatal injuries. Ashburton Woollen Factory. A meeting of the directors of the above was held last afternoon at Messrs Poyntz and Co-’s offices. The whole of the directors were present. Eight applications were re ceived for the post of secretary to the Company, the appointment being con ferred on Mr Poyntz. who has been acting as secretary pro. tern, since the company was first mooted. Messrs Poyntz and Co. ’» offices were appointed the registered offices of the Company. After the trans action of some further routine business, the meeting adjourned to the first Thurs day in July. Fire Brigade. —lt is announced else where that the fire-bell will be tolled on Sunday next, from one to two p. m., on the occasion of the funeral of late ex-Cap tain Compton, and the members of the Brigade are requested to attend at the engine-shed at one o’clock of that day.

Re-Opening. —Mr J. Quaiffe announces that he has re-opened the Albert Flour Mills, under the management of Mr H. Bowers.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per rbuter’s agency.] Without Change, London, June 7. There are no changes to report in the money markets or for colonial pro duce.

The Australian Cricketers.

The cricket match between the Aus tralians and the Yorkshire County Eleven was resumed to-day at Brad ford. The Home team, who had lost four wickets tor 100 runs at the close of yesterday’s play, continued their first innings, and were all disposed of for a total of 156, as against 128 of the Aus tralians. The latter, in their second innings made 135. Bonner was the highest scorer, being caught for 35; Murdoch, Ibw, 29. The Yorkshiremen then commenced their second innings, but had only lost three wickets for 30 runs when the stumps were drawn. The match was therefore drawn, the Home team requiring 88 runs to win, and having seven wickets to fall. The play was somewhat spoilt by showers ot rain, but the attendance was again very large.

The Wool Sales. At the wool sales to-day 11,600 bales were catalogued. Prices are firm, and an active demand was experienced. The Brindisi Mail. The Australian and New Zealand mails, via Suez and Brindisi, were de livered here to-day. Happy Colonist. Brussels, June 7. Sir H. Parkes, Premier ot New South Wales, has been presented at Court, and is invited to lunch with his Majesty King Leopold, at the Royal Palace at Lacken, near this city, on Saturday next. Not to be Cremated. Naples, June 7. The executors of the late General Garibaldi have found that cremation of his remains, in accordance with the desire expressed in his will, is not feasible, and it has been abandoned. The patriot’s body has been conveyed to the Island of Caprera, where he usually resided, and will be interred there to day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[pick reuter’s agency.] Cleared from the Charges. Melbourne, Yesterday.

A select committee of the Legislative Assembly, which was appointed at the request of the Minister for Railways to enquire into charges which have been preferred against him with reference to the Mordialloc and Brighton lines, and the circumstances under which Wm. W, Elston, late Engineer-in-Chief, resigned his appointment, has concluded its sitting. The report, which was laid before the Assembly to-day, completely exonerates Mr Wm. Bent from all charges.

The Irish Address. Melbourne, To-day. Tbe matter of the address to the Irish people, signed by Messrs Long more, Duffy, Brophy, O’Callaghan, and Toohey, was again under discussion in the Legislative Assembly, last night, when an animated de bate took place on a motion, in troduced by Mr Francis, expressing disapproval of the address but accept ing the assurance of the signers of their loyalty to the Queen, and avowing same on behalf of the whole I louse. After a lengthy discussion and proposal of an amendment by Mr Berry that an address should be sent to Mr Glad stone, approving of his Irish policy, Mr Francis’ motion was carried by 37 to 24 votes.

The s.s. Ranelagh. Sydney, Yesterday.

The A. S. N. Company’s steamer Ranelagh, which went ashore at King’s Reef, near Cardwell, early last month is reported as having arrived at Cleve, land Bay, on the Queensland coast, and is now coaling. Flourishing.

The report of the New South Wales railway lines shows that the profits for the last year amounted to 5.33 per cent, on capital expended.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Committed for Trial- Auckland, Te-day. Parkira and Epiha, charged with shoot ing McWilliams, have been committed for trial. Bail was refused. ’Mid Bain and Storm. Gisborne, To-day. The continuous downpour of rain since

Sunday last, has culminated in the severest frost that has occurred here for some years past. The Waipapa river over flowed its banks near to Tutoto, inundat ing the country between there and Ros land. The effects of the flood at Ormond have also been verysevere. Messrs Bloom field, Wylie, and Melville Smith, suc ceeded in driving their stock to higher ground. Mr H. C. Braglan. who ren dered important assistance in saving life at the last flood proceeded with a boat, accompanied by a few volunteers, to ren der assistance to out settlers in case of need. The Arahi bridge has, according to latest information, been washed away. This bridge was erected about three years ago, at a cost of L 2,500. The timely pre cautions taken by the settlers in sending stock away has prevented a much larger amount of damage than would otherwise have been done. The rain is still descend ing without any indication of abating.

A Grand Ball.

Wellington, To-day.

The citizens’ ball last night to Commo dore Erskine and the officers of H.M.S. Nelson and Miranda, was a pronounced success. The drill shed was beautifully decorated. It is estimated that 650 were present, including His Excellency and Lady Gordon, Miss Gordon, the Premier, and the Chief Justice.

Impropitious Weather. Oamaru, To-day.

Owing to the heavy rain, the steeple' chase meeting has been postponed til Monday. A Denial.

Dunedin, To-day,

Mr Gillies, as secretary to the Kaitan gata Relief Fund, writes —“That the statements made in the House, relative to the fund’s management, are utterly in correct. Not one penny has gone to any but the sufferers. The character of the fund has never altered. He cordially invites investigation.”

INQUEST.

An enquiry took place at the Royal Hotel this afternoon before Dr Trevor, Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr W. H. Gundry was chosen foreman, touching the death of George Compton, who was found lying dead on the river bank near Ash burton yesterday. The jury having viewed the body, The Coroner said that the brother of the deceased was not satisfied that he had met his death by drowning, and it was possible he might have to adjourn the in quest. He would, however, go on taking the evidence.

W. Anderson said that he took Mr Compton on Monday evening from Quill’s Hotel. They took a cab at the Railway Station, and proceeded to the corner of Moore street, where Mr Compton got out. This was near his house. It was then about six o’clock in the evening. De ceased asked witness to come in, but he refused. Deceased made straight for his own house. Never saw him again alive. Witness might mention that when going along in the cab, the window of the ve hicle was shaking with the motion, and deceased got up, and pushed his hand through the glass. He put his hand up and the glass came tumbling down. It was dark when the deceased got out of the cab, and he was quite able to find his way home, although he was under the in fluence of liquor at the time. By the Coroner ; The glass from the cab window might have caused the cuts on the face of the deceased, but he should hardly think so. [The witness here, at the suggestion of the Coroner, went to look at the corpse, and said, when he re turned, that he did not consider the cuts on the face could hava been caused by the falling glass.] In reply to a juror, the witness said deceased might have fallen against a post or wire fence, and so have injured him self. Deceased arrived by the express train from the Rakaia on Monday morn ing. He had been to see his brother, who was sick there.

John Newman, cab-driver, deposed to driving the deceased home on Monday evening. Mr Anderson was with him. Put him down at the corner of Moore street, close to his house. Mr Compton broke the cab window going home, but witness could not say whether he cut himself, as it was dark when he got out. Saw no blood about the cab. Put deceased down at the corner of the fence near his house. Saw no other person about the place when deceased got out. Cornelius O’Connor, laborer, stopping at the Ashburton Hotel, deposed that about 7 on Monday evening, he heard someone “ holloing” down the river. The cry was so pitiful that witness went out a short distance from the hotel, but heard nothing more. By the Coroner: The cry was very wild. It was a that of a human being. Thought it was someone calling for assistance in driving cattle. The cries would con tinue for a few minutes, then would stop and begin again. Wit ness went as far as Brankin’s house, and came out with Mrs Brankin. They heard the cries, but they appeared a con siderable distance away. The night was very dark, and it was snowing. Did not suspect at the time there was any one in particular trouble. By the Foreman: Theories continued for about ten minutes.

Lawrence Rattray, dairyman, deposed to finding the body of the deceased yes terday. Was specially searching for him. The body was lying in a stream of water about two and a half miles below the bridge. The body was nearly covered with water, and lying face downwards. The face was touching the shingle. Wit ness informed other searchers where the body was, and went to the police to tell them. The clothes were not disturbed when the body was found, as if there had been any scuffle. Mounted-constable Neil deposed that he had searched the body of the deceased. The clothes were not disturbed as if there had been a fight. The face was covered with fresh blood, apparently flowing from some wound. Found eight shillings in silver on deceased, and the pipe, knife, and watch chain (gold) produced. The pockets wore undisturbed. The chain was hanging pendant from the pocket. [At this stage the enquiry was adjourned for half-an-hour, to enable Dr Leahy to examine the body, some doubts having been expressed as to the manner in which deceased met his death, his brother fancying that there might be reason to suspect foul play.]

Masonic. —A notice to our Masonic readers, concerning the funeral of the late Mr George Compton, appears else where. The Hunt.— ln consequence of the disagreeable weather experienced during the last few days, the hunt, which was to have taken place to-morrow, has been postponed. The Late Shipping Disaster a Timaru. —The Timaru Harbor Board yesterday voted L3OO, being one year’s salary, to the widow of the late Harbor master. It also resolved to at once order a powerful tug from Home, to be built specially to meet the requirements of the port, and in the meantime to hire a steam launch. The report of the committee on the wreck and recent loss of life was to the effect that it arose from the unfortun ate but well-meant attempt of Captain Mills to save the City of Perth, followed by a misconception on the part of Captain McDonald as to Captain Mills’ reason for going off, caused by the miscarriage of a message sent to him by Captain Mills. It further appeared that the immediate cause of loss of life was the upsetting of the third boat through inefficient handling,

FANCY DRESS RINK.

The novelty of holding a fancy dress rink ball in Ashburton had the effect last evening of bringing out a large number of “ rinkers,” as well as a fair proportion of the public to witness the proceedings, notwithstanding the terribly wet state of the weather and muddy roads. Through the indefatigable exertions of Mr Henry Zander, the hon. secretary and M.C., the whole affiir was a pronounced success from beginning to end. The various dances for those on the skates were very fairly performed. The polonaise, in which fully twenty couples took part, were effectively danced, and appeared to immensely please the audience. The polka, however, in the case of those who were novices at “ rinking,” was rather more amusing than graceful. The falls, which were distinctly heard, were not too frequent, but when one occurred a cheer ful laugh from the audience seemed to in spire fresh speed to the fallen skater, when once more on the wheels. Miss Shury and Mr H. Zander led off the polonaise. After this a polka, polonaise, quadrille, and Highland schottische were “ rinked,” and then the more familiar dancing was indulged in up till 1 o’clock, everyone taking part, and enjoying them selves to the utmost. In regard to the fancy dresses, they were all very tasteful. Amongst those of the ladies we noticed the “French flag,” “ Vivandiere,” “Gipsy,” “Colleen Bawn,” “Equestri enne,” “Josephine,” “ Soubrette.” “ French Fishwife,” “The Rink,” “ The Romp,” “Red White and Blue,” and “ Red Riding Hood.” The most conspi cuous among the gentlemen were the “ Ace of Hearts,” “ Sultan,” “ Negro Minstrels,” “Clown,” “Jockeys,” “ Sailors,” “ Comical Negro,” “ Ameri can Indian,” 1 ‘Volunteer Officer,” “Hunts man,” “ Admiral,” and “ A Turk.” The ladies and gentlemen who played the dance music were very successful, and to Mrs Douglas and Miss Gates particularly the thanks of the Committee are due. Mr Elston was very assiduous in his duties as caretaker. We are glad to find

that the proceeds of the evening amount to more than LlO after paying all ex penses, which sum has been handed over to the Library Committee. The following is, as near as possible, a correct list of the ladies and gentlemen in fancy dress:— Miss N. Shury, The Rink ; Miss S. Shury, The Colleen Bawn ; Miss H. Shury, Red Riding Hoed ; Miss Kidd, Spring ; Miss Saunders, Equestrienne; Mrs Hill, Red, White, and Blue ; Mrs Crisp, French liag; Mrs Curtis, Frencl Fishwife ; Mrs Morris, Soubrette, 17tl Century ; Miss Hurrell, Gipsy ; Misi Friedlander, Josephine; Miss Rogers Romp; Miss Harvey, Snow ; Miss T Moss, Red Cross Nurse ; Miss E. Moss Parlormaid; Miss B. Wilkie, Flower Girl F. Shury, British Seaman ; C. Wrough ton, Footballer ; D. Zander, Wolf am Turk ; H. Zander, Sultan and High lander; W. Zander, Prince; R Zander, Negro Minstrel ; A. Fried lander, Clown ; J. Fooks, Negro Minstrel J. Permain, Cavalier, 14th Century ; I F. Andrewes, Hussar; R. Hart, Jockey W. Hutchinson, Jockey; H. D. Brett Comical Negro ; W. Evans, Mrs Tootie Quinlan, Ace of Hearts ; B. Stewart Scotchman; G. Pearce, Sailor (threi sheets in the wind) ; Stephens, Armei Constabulary ; E. Saunders, Huntsman W. Zouch, Admiral; Wilkie, Page, 14tl Century ; H. Stephenson, Sailor ; R Elston, American Indian ; St G. Douglas Volunteer Officer.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thursday, June 8. PHYLLOXERA. The Hon. Mr Oliver said Government would take all possible steps to prevent the introduction of phylloxera into New Zealand, and would obtain information from Victoria with reference to it. NATIVE LAND COURT. A return was ordered of the expendi ture and revenue in connection with the Native Land Court for the last two years. FIRST READINGS. The Sheriffs Act, 1858, Amendment Bill (Hon. Mr Whitaker) ; and the Edu cation Act, 1877, Amendment Bill (Hon. Dr Menzies), were read a first time. CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT. The Corrupt Practices Prevention Act, 1881, Amendment Bill was read a second time. THIRD READING, The Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Bill was read a third time. ROTORUA LEASES. A return was ordered of all documents on the subject of the Rotorua leases. COAL DEVELOPMENT. The Hon. Mr Holmes moved that this Council is of opinion that in order to utilise the extensive deposits of steam and gas coal on the West Coast of the Middle Island, it is desirable that steps should be taken without delay to complete the improvement of the harbor of Westport, so that ships of large tonnage may be able to take in full cargoes for foreign parts, and proceed to sea without delay.

The debate on the motion was inter rupted by the adjournment of the Council at 4.45.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, June 8. The House met at 2.30. new bill. Mr Moss gave notice that he would in troduce a Bill entitled the Tenants Fix ture Act, 1882. ADJOURNMENT. Mr Weston moved the adjournment of the House at its rising at 5.30 until to morrow. It was arranged that Private Members Bills set down for to-day should be taken up to-morrow. Agreed to. QUESTIONS.

In reply to questions, it was stated : The Government would, by its own officers, cause a flying visit survey, with a view of ascertaining the shortest route in continuation of the railway line from Kumara to Awanui, viz , Waihau. They preferred this course to the granting of a premium, as it would be equally efficient and more economical.—With the view of preventing hurried and often untimely visits of peripatetic Magistrates, enquiries would be made for the purpose of re-ar ranging the business and obviating the inconvenience at present existing. —The Court at Havelock would be re-opened for public convenience. —Government had not yet received a report respecting the con struction of telegraphic lines from River ton to Orepuki, and from Otautau to Wairo.—Government was not aware that communications sent by it to Te Whiti through Mr Parris were not received >v read to Te Whiti. On the contrary, it was a fact that these communications were fully known to Te Whiti.—The pay ment of warders in gaols was regulated by resolution in Parliament last session, and in accordance therewith an extra rate of pay was allowed in the case of a few old provinc al officers.—No decision ha? yet been arrived at re the petition of the Hauhau Tramway Company. —Govern- ment had determined to become the in surers of their own buildings, and in pur suance thereof the Parliamentary library was not insured otherwise. FIRST READINGS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—Offences Against the Person Act Amendment ; Westland High School (Mr Weston) ; Christchurch Alignment of Streets (Mr H. Thompson) ; To permit City and Borough Councils to

insure buildings within their respective boundaries against fiio; to repeal the Contagious Diseases Act, 1860 (Mr Hut* chinson). THE AUCKLAND HAKBOB BOARD BILL. The Auckland Harbor Board Empower ing Bill passed through Committee, was read a third time and passed. AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL BILL. The Auckland Grammar School Bill was read a second time. KAITANG AT A BELIE? FOND.

Mr Joyce moved for the appointment of a Committee to enquire into and report on the questions, whether the conditions on which the Kaitangata relief fund was subscribed have been fulfilled 1 what is the legal position of the trustees of the same fund ? and whether legislation is necessary to prevent misappropriation of funds voluntarily raised for charitable purposes ? He said that in dealing with this fund the trustees had acted more like a Board of Guardians than trustees for the distribution of a fund. Having money on hand after relieving the cases, they thought proper to constitute them selves.a general relief fund, and although disasters had taken place since, they never once made any inquiry as to whether or not relief was needed. Appeals had siiice been made, with the result that only a very trifling response was elicited. Ho attributed the fact to the unsatisfactory manner in which the Kaitangata relief fund was being administered. It might be argued this was not the proper tribunal to take cognisance of such a fund. He reminded them that it was almost impos sible to get the subscribers to interfere, and from that fact he argued that it was necessary to place persons constituting themselvas trustees of such funds in some position involving more legal responsi bility. He understood that they might misappropriate the trust, and unless a subscriber was prepared to face the trouble and expense of a prosecution they would go scot free. The Hon. Mr Dick said a sum of L 16.000 had been subscribed, but so far as he knew, the committee had done its duty faithfully. Messrs Kelly, Peacock, Holmes, _ Shep herd, and Rutherford, acquiesced in the motion.

The Bon. Mr Rolleston advised the withdrawal of the motion, believing that now attention had been drawn to the subject, the trustees would take care to give full publicity to their intromissions. Mr Montgomery pointed out certain words in the motion about misappropria ton of public funds. He suggested that allusion should be expunged. He moved an amendment affirming the necessity for enabling the trustees to appropriate -the surplus fuuds. Mr Fitzgerald thought the motion pre mature, and considered unwarrantable aspersions had been cast upon the trustees. Mr Joyce intimated he would accept the amendment. He meant to cast no re flections upon the trustees, except as to the mode in which they had administered their trust. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

HIROKI'S CONFESSION.

The following is Hiroki’s confession:— In January Mr C. Brown and Mr John Sheehan spoke about the land, when the latter was Native Minister at Mahiki. I told McLean you had not better let any white man go on that land. I told Mr Sheehan if I see you put white men on my land—that is, the surveyors—l warn them that I will kill them. After that time some more white men came on ,to survey the land. I asked them—“ Whp told you to come on to my land V They said it was the Government. It was McLean’s brother that told me Then I told them that they must not go any fur ther. 1 told them that if they persisted going on surveying the land 1 would kill them all. They said to me—“ Never mind what you say.” I told them to go home, and they went away home. The next day they came back again. I and another Maori went to the place. I told McLean that I told him not to come on the land or I will kill him. When I told McLean that he said—“ Never mind, you area b pig-” I told him—“l will kill you all, but you will not know the time. I will kill you,” meaning any of you. In September I went to the -place for the intention of killing any of them that I found there on the land. As I was going up to the place where they camped, at the tent I saw John McLean looking towards me. When he saw me he went into the tent, for he knew that I meant something. I went towards the door of the tent. McLean stood in one end of the tent at the back. McLean fired at me with a gun, and the ball went through my right side, as I stood in front of the door,

but did not go through my body, only through my clothes, under ray armpit. I caught his arm (guu), and pulled it away from him, and McLean ran away, and I fired at him. That is what I killed him, and he fell in the water close to the river. It was a small river. I went away and I took one sheet, some tobacco, and some bullets. That is all I can remember tak ing. The reason I took them was to show the natives what I had done. I told some of the witnesses that came to the trial what I did. Some of them told the truth about ray killing the white man. I also told a good many of the Maori people when I went to Parihaka what I had done;

I told about fifty of the natives. I told Te Whiti and other Maoris. Te Whiti knew all about what I had done. I did not keep it secret from any of them. The whole bother was about the land. '1 owned some of the land that was there. Some of the pigs that were mine were killed. I think I have told you all. I should have told you this before. At my trial I asked the Court when I was to talk. The Court told me that I could not speak if the lawyer had done speaking. I was waiting for them to ask me. I was not asked till I saw the Judge patting on the black cap and passed a sentence on me. I hope that you will telegraph this to the Government about the matter at once. I know I have only four more days to live, as I dreamt the other night as I told you. Mr Sheehan’s Statement. [by teleguaph.J Wellington, To-day. Mr Sheehan states that the assertion of Hiroki in his confession, as published in to-day’s papers, to the effect that he had warned Major Brown and Mr Shee han not to put men upon the Mamohaki block, is absolutely untrue, and that he never saw Hiroki until after the murder,’ when ho was a fugitive at Parihaka. Mr Sheehan held several large meetings with the native owners of the blocks at the settlement in the vicinity, and the only point raised by the natives was their claim against the survey parly for a sum of money for alleged improper conduct, and the question of area and position of re serves, both of which questions were disposed of before the land was sold.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

[by telegraph.]

Dunedin, To-day. The s.s. Manipouri has crossed the oar, and is now berthed at Port Chalmers, and shortly after eight o’clock was thrown open to visitors to-day. She brings the following summary of news:— Moffatt, the late manager of Post Office Savings Bank at Moonta, who absconded in April last, has been arrested on board the steamer Pekin at London on a charge of embezzlement, but was remanded, pending the arrival of certain legal docu ments from South Australia.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 18S2.



jgUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. John Meech, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Begs to invite his friends to inspect his large stock of New and Second-hand Fur niture, .consisting of Drawing-room and Bedroom Suites Chiffoniers Book .Cases Wardrobes Chests of Drawers Tables Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads Cots, Cradles Perambulators And everything required in household nmishing 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, BTR B E ,ypposito the Mail Office.



Wanted WANTED —A General SERVANT. Apply to Miss Boyle, Cameron street East. 693 e ANTED A NURSE GIRL. Apply to Mrs A. Orr, Beach road. 444 e ANTED=A COOK, equal to laun dress, Reference required. Good wages for suitable person. Apply to Mrs Fiuedlandep., Kolmar, Ashburton. 682 e WANTED KNOWN—That the best place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Hayes’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. 6b9e



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. ANTED Known—The late Proprie tress of the A 1 Restaurant has Removed to those new and conttnodious premises of Mr Quill’s, Wills street, now called the London Dining Rooms, ad joining Elz Bros., Coach Builders, and to cone with dull times she is now offering BOARD and LODGING at IBs per week ; BOARD only, 13s. Meals at all hours. 653 e 760 c umiiiw Special Advertisements.



A SHBURTON CHEESE & BUTTER FACTORY. The Directors having decided to offer the Balance of Unallotted Shares to the public, applications will be received for same. Priorily will be given in allotting the balance to applications from existing shareholders. Forms of application may be obtained from S. E. POYNTZ, 6320 Secretary.



T o F A II M E 11 S. ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. ARB CASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BARLEY OATS GRASS SEED AT HIGHEST M VRKET 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. ’a. 30e



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UP (ANTERBURY MUSIC DEPOT ASHBURTON BRANCH. Milner & Thompson Desire to inform the residents of Ash urton and surrounding districts that they have appointed Mr H. M. JONES their sole Agent for this district, and invite nspection of the Instruments, Music, &c. now displayed in the SHOW ROOM above Mr Jones’ Shop. PIANOS by all the best makers— Broadwood, Collard and Collard, Erard, Pleyel, Bord, Challen and Sons, Ascher burg, Lipp and Sohn, Chappell, Roniach, Bechstein, Kapp, and others. Sole Agent for John Brinsmead’s Gold Medal Pianos.



Specialities Our Dresden Model Pianos, which took First Award of Merit at the Ashburton Exhibition, from £35 to £66. Harmoniums and Organa, from £7 10s to £6O. ORGANS. ORGANS. Organs now on Sale at Ll2 12s. A perfect Gem, L 25. PIANOS. PIANOS. New Stock, just opened up. The above Instruments can bo pur chased on Deferred Payment from 20s per month. Orders for Toning executed by a first-rU -ofessional, Pianos on Hire. 707 c



Special Advertisements. SCHOOL BOOKS. SCHOOL STATIONERY. SCHOOL COMMITTEES SUPPLIED. Foolscap from 16s per Ream, Cash. Envelopes ~ 6s 6d 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



jsr ° T _ i c ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT E. E. 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 ddress— NEXT MR JOSEPH CLARK’S, WEST STREET. 181 e



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. nra AAA TO LEND, in sums of £50,000 £3o o 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 farmers on most favorable terms. They have For Sale at Lowest Rates— FEED OATS CHICK WHEAT FLOUR, BRAN. & SHARPS CEMENT. WILLIAM HORNE, 518 e Agent. BOOTS. WINTER BOOTS. 0. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashbu’-ton, 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. 998 e



E W COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. The 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 best 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 bros. (Late L. F. Andrewes), BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, AND NEWS-AGENTS, East street South, Ashburton. School-books 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 every Mail. A large assortment of Maori Photographs, including Te Whiti and other Chiefs. N.B.—All orders attended to without delay. 334 e G. Adams & Co., PRACTICAL ENGLISH WATCH MAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET (Next W. J. Fishers), 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 'S ears. A splendid assortment of the Newest Patterns in Gold and Silver Jewellery. Novelties in Greenstone. 471 e 0. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, rnOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS 1. AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Coa jertinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASITBHRTON. 257 a



Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, and are SELLING AS CHEAP AS EVER. Special : CALICOES FLANNELS WINCEYS, and DRESS STUFFS, Bargains in LADIES’ ULSTERS, COSTUMES, and WINTER SKIRTS. We have still a Large Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &c. Note the address : EVERETT BROS., Havelock street, Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms. f BOOKS printed on the 1 shortest notige, at the Office of this