SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Lucy James, ketch, from Wellington. . To-day. Wakatipu, s.s., from Wellington. Go-Ahead, s.s,, from Timaru. Sailed. Yesterday. Sarah and Mary, brigantine, for West port. Borealis, brigantine, for Auckland. Agnes Jessie, barquentine, for Auck land. Agnes, ketch, for Kaiapoi. Kangaroo, s.s., for Westport. To-day. Wakatipu, b. 3 , for the South. Star of the South, s.s., for Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Penguin, from Picton and Nelson ; Murray, from Nelson ; Sarah Pile, brigantine, from Kaipara; Ellerton - and Jessie Nichols, schooners, from Grey mouth. Sailed Saucy Lass, schooner, for Lyttelton; Aurora, schooner, for Have lock. Timaru, Yesterday. Arrived—Lyttelton, from Lyttelton. Port Chalmers, To-day. Arrived —Ringarooma, from the North. • Sailed—Clarinda, for Auckland ; Star of the South, for Westporh _____

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Saturday, June 17. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Mr. T. Bullock, at his rooms, East street —Landed Property ; 1 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o To-night, Thursday, June 15. Address to the Electors of Wakanui — Town Hall, 8 p.m. Mr Saunders’ Committee —Poyntz and Co.’s Office, 7 p.m. To-morrow, Friday, June 16. Masonic Concert —Masonic Hall, Tan cred street; 8 p.m. Monday, June 26. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, July 4, ishburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o'clock. Thursday, July 6. Wakanui Road Board—Monthly Meeting, Road Board Office, Moore street

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr John Downie’s letter, referring to Mr Ivess h Chertsey meeting is not pub lished, as the subject has already had sufficient publicity, and the pressure on our space is exceptionally heavy at this time.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1882. Walk Up.

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

Mr Ivess, like the accomplished “ Modern Major-General” of the comic opera, has “ a pretty taste for strategy.” His latest idea has been to invite Mr W. H. Pilliet, lately so prominently before the public in connection with the notorious Stanmore election peti tion case, to be present on his platform this evening, on the occasion of his final appeal to the “ free and indepen dent electors of Wakanui.” Mr Pilliet is a man after Mr Ivess’s own heart, but, apart from this consideration, the fact that he has lately excited more at tention in the eyes of the people of New Zealand than he ever occasioned in his life before, or probably ever will again, was quite sufficient to induce the “ untried politician ” to get such a pro minent “ fellow-worker in the cause,” to stand by his side to-night. He is to be exhibited to the public, in fact, like any other curiosity, and may reasonably be expected to draw a crowded house. People will naturally feel interested to see the man who has undergone the trying ordeal lately experienced by Mr Pilliet, They may not admire him or his views, but they will flock to see him as they would any other sight. The thing is altogether too transparent, and yet we are told that Mr Pilliet has been invited to be present this evening at Mr Ivess’ meeting, “by the Liberals of Wakanui !” Surely Mr Ivess made a mistake when he penned that para graph. He should have spoken in the singular and not in the plural !

Library Committee. —This body will meet at Mr Ward’s office on Saturday evening next, at 8 o’clock. Interesting to Voters. —All those intending to vote to-morrow, should per use one or two clauses of the “ Regulation of electors Act,” and the “ Corrupt Prac tices Prevention Act ” which now appears in our advertising columns. Past and Present. —Speaking of the time when the honorarium to members of the House of Representatives was “ nothing (more that what it pretends to be, an allowance for genuine expenses, when each member was allowed LI a day.” The Timaru Herald, in its issue of yesterday, says : “In those days the standard of the members was five hundred per cent, higher in every respect than it is now. It is not too much to say that the great majority of the House in those days consisted of men who have no equals in the present House, outside of a narrow circle of half a dozen or so. We do not mean that they were all gentlemen, or men of education even, though most of them were ; but they were all men of public character, and definite political standing. We have before us an old photograph of the House of Representa tives elected in 1861, just twenty-two years ago, and wo cannot look at it with out a painful sense of the deplorable de cline of political calibre that has taken place in that Chamber since then. The House then consisted of only 53 members instead of 95 as at present ; but that small number included Sir David Monro, Sir Frederick Wold, Sir Edward Stafford, Sir Dillon Bell, Sir William Fox, Sir William Fitzherbert, Sir Maurice O’Rorke, Sir Cracroft Wilson, Judge Richmond, Judge Gillies, Colonel Nixon, Major Atkinson, Mr Domett, Mr J. C. Richmond, Mr Mantell, Mr Crosbio Ward, Dr Foather ston, Mr John Williamson, Mr Carlton, Mr Ormond, Mr Saunders, Mr Thomas Russell, and Mr Reader Wood. There were plenty of others quite as good as these, probably, whose names never came into equal prominence with theirs. But here are 23 out of 53 who might take their place in any representative assem blage in the world, and easily hold their own in point of political ability or strength of character, with any they would be likely to meet there. We wonder where twenty-three would be found to match them in the present House, or twelve; or six— or three!

Mr Saunders at Longbeach.—Mr Saunders met about fifty-live electors at Longbeach last evening, and received a unanimous vote of confidence.

Temperance. —Mr Thomas Taylcr has secured the premises adjoining his shop in East street, which he intends opening as temperance refreshment rooms, with a private room for ladies. His notification appears elsewhere.

Cheap Excursion. —The Railway De partment have notified in this issue their intention to run an excursion train from Ashburton on the 21st inst., in order to give ovoiyone an opportunity of witness ing the Exhibition. The fares are fixed at extremely low rates.

Masonic Concert. —The Masonic con cert, which takes place to-morrow evening at the Masonic Hall, promises to be a great success. A programme is before us, from which it appears that a large number of solos, instrumental and vocal, will be rendered, besides part songs and duetts. Mr Horace A. Gates will act as conductor. We trust there will be a bumper house.

The Late Affiliation Case. —At the R.M. Court, Christchurch, yesterday, Wm. Mahoney, a printer, was brought up on warrant charged with having neglected an order of the Ashburton Court to pay 5s a week for the maintenance of his ille gitimate child, and with being suspected of intending to leave the colony. He was ordered to find sureties for obedience to the order, himself in LSO, and two sureties in L 25 each ; in default, three months’ imprisonment.

Tab Stranding of the s.s. Westport. —The Westport in stranding in Horseshoe Bay, yesterday, made a hole in her fore hold and broke the lower part of her stem. She went ashore in a dense fog. There were six fathoms alongside where she struck. She had on board 2,700 sacks of wheat from Timaru. Having thrown overboard 800 sacks of wheat she floated off the rocks. tier watertight compartments saved her. She is now beached alongside tho Akaroa jetty. Supreme Court. —ln the Supreme Court, Timaru, yesterday, the following sentences, postponed from the previous day, were passed ; Edward Ford, larceny, two years ; Charles Heatly, horse stealing, six months ; Thomas Christie, forgery, two years; John Thomas Healey, uttering, two years ; Frederick Cullamore, found “ Guilty ” of larceny, six months ; Frederick Wellsmore, found “ Guilty” of embezzlement, two days imprisonment, having bean in gaol four months. This concluded the session. Old Men’s Home. —An entertainment that had been looked forward to by the inmates of the above institution with a great deal of interest was given last night by the choir of St Stephen’s church, aided by a few friends. It consisted of pianoforte solos and duets, part songs, readings, a recitation, and two well rendered violin solos with pianoforte ac companiment. At the finish of the con cert the audience expressed their apprecia tion of the rendering of the various items by a hearty vote of thanks, and three cheers for the performers.

Ashburton Debating Society. —This society since its formation, a few weeks back, has had a very satisfactory career, its members now numbering fifty-six. The attendance last evening was the largest since its establishment. Owing to the number of adjournments of the meetings in consequence of the Town Hall being engaged for other purposes, it has been decided to hold the society’s future meet ings in the big room at Saunders’ Build ings, which has every convenience, includ the comfort of a fire, added to which con sideration, Mr Saunders has kindly con sented to let his room at a nominal rental. At yesterday evening’s meeting, the Vice- President (Mr J. E. Buchanan) presided. It was resolved that Mr O. Hogg be elected a member of the committee. The subject of debate was then proceeded with—“ Should capital punishment be en forced”—Mr Lawrence taking the affirm ative, Mr Townshend the negative side. A long and spirited debate ensued, even tuating in Mr Lawrence carrying, by a majority, that “ a murderer is not deser ving of mercy.” It is intended to give a private entertainment next week in Saun der’s Buildings, at which members will be allowed to introduce two friends. From the interest taken in it, it promises to be a great success. One member (Mr H. M. Jones) has kindly promised his piano, and a very pleasant evening may be anti cipated.

Oua Gaol Birds. —ln the report of the Inspector of Prisons presented to Parlia ment Captain Hume speaks very favor ably of the general condition and manage ment of the New Zealand prisons. He states that the work of reorganisation is proceeding steadily and systematically. The conduct of tho prisoners is generally good, and there are no serious prison offences te report. Classification is re ceiving due attention. Much expense was saved by the transfer of tradesmen prisoners from one prison to another, where they were required for special work which, had they not been available, would have involved additional expenditure. Tlie majority of the male criminals in New Zealand is not of an habitual and hardened class, but mostly incidental of fenders driven to crime under the stimu lus of drink. The female convicts are almost all of the most degraded class, and long past all possible chance of reforma tion, He does not object to the educa tion of prisoners, but only to the method hitherto pursued bore. The number of prisoners is 5,360, and the net cost per head is L - The net cost at the respec tive gaols (shillings and ponce omitted) is —Addington, L 27 ; Auckland, L 22 ; Dunedin, L 39 ; Hokitika, LOO ; Invercar gill, L 52 ; Lyttelton, L 34 ; Napier, L2B; Nelson, L7B; Taranaki, L 53; Timaru, L4O ; Wanganui, L 54 ; Wellington, L 43. Of the total prisoners 3,721 read and write,and 61 are of “superior education.”

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[per reuter’s agency.] Cricket. London, June 12. The cricket match Australians v. Derbyshire was commenced to-day at Derby. The weather was cold and in clement, but the attendance of specta tors was large. The home team went in first, and were all disposed of for a total of 106. The Australians then commenced their first innings, and at the close of the day’s play had lost two wickets for 136 runs. Massie was bowled for 66, and Banncrman was caught for 24. Won’t Agree to It. Naples, June 12. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, Signor Mancini, Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared, in a speech which he made with reference to the state of af fairs in Egypt, that his Government would absolutely refuse to assent to armed intervention by England and France in that country. The Disturbance at Alexandria. Alexandria, June 13. Mr C. A. Cookson, British consul at this city, who was seriously wounded during the disturbances which occurred on the loth instant, is improving in health. The Imperial Turkish Com mission is still negotiating with the national party with a view to effect a settlement of the political crisis. Arabi Pasha at present remains master of

the situation. He has, however, during the iterviews with Dervish Pasha, pro mised the latter that he will obey the commands of the Khedive, and main tain order among the natives. The Khedive, accompanied by the Chief of the Turkish Commission (Dervish Pasha), has left Cairo for the city.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reutbr’s agency.] Elected. Melbourne, Yesterday. Mr Harper has been elected member of the Assembly for East Bourke, vice Mr Ramsay, deceased. Steam Communication. It is announced that the Peninsular and Oriental Company has inaugurated a service between Antwerp and Austra lia. The first steamer to leave the former place will be the Sutlej. Oats. New Zealand oats have advanced about id per bushel during the week, and are now quoted at 4s to 4s 3d for feeding, and 4s 3d to 4s 4d for milling sorts. No Drawback. In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Commissioner for Trade and Cus toms stated that the Government did not intend to allow a drawback upon barley imported for malting. The Comet. Melburone, To-day. A comet was visible here shortly after sunset yesterday. Remission of Taxation. In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr Francis submitted a resolu tion setting forth that the proposed remission of taxation, as announced in the Treasurer’s Budget, was incon venient and undesirable in view of the improbability of there being any sur plus at the end of the present financial year. Mr Francis declared that he did not intend that his resolution should be deemed a vote of want of confidence in the Government. Sir Bryan O’Loghlen moved the adjourn ment of the debate, and the House rose. Interrupted. Adelaide, Yesterday. The overland telegraph line to Port Darwin is interrupted.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Governor’s Guests. Auckland, To-day.

The Governor has placed Government house at the disposal of the Commodore and officers of the H.M.S. Nelson, during her stay here. Rewi and the Land Court.

It is reported here in Alexandra that Rewi proceeds to Waitara to stop the Land Court there if possible. Wanted—Ll.ooo Wellington-, To-day.

A deputation from the Now Zealand Rifle Association waited on Mr Bryce this morning, asking that the Government grant should be increased to LI,OOO, so as to allow the value of the prizes to be increased. The deputation mentions that in future the meeting of the Association would be peripatetic, and probably the next would be held at Dunedin. Mr Bryce replied that he could not at present give a definite answer, but would bring the matter before the Cabinet. He intimated, however, that in the event of the LI,OOO being granted, he would not sanction any further grants by Government in aid of the purchase of tents, etc. Educational.

The Education Department has pro mised liberal support towards the esta blishment of a Girls’ High School in Wel lington. Suitable buildings are also ob tainable at a low rate of interest. The Westport.

The 5.3. Westport has been beached alongside the Akaroa wharf. Some of her bow plates are stove in and jagged. The ship is in an excellent position, having settled on a level keel.

The Westport “ Star ” in Hot Water. Westport, To-day.

At the R.M. Court, Hasoldon, a solici tor, proceeded against Mr Tyrrell, pro prietor of the Westport Star, for libel. After the plaintiff had given formal evi dence, defendant commcened to cross examine him, with a view of showing the statement he published to be true. The plaintiff declined to answer the question. The Acting Magistrate (Mr Baker) upheld him The case was ad journed till the 26th, to allow the defen dant to obtan professional assistance. Haseldon is the only solicitor residing in Westport. Mr Bishop, of Wellington, intends to commence practice here. The ground for the libel action was commented upon in the open column of the Star upon Haseldon’s defence of the case of Powell v. County Council, in which the Council was defeated.

Drowned in a Dredge. Dunedin, To-day.

The body of Walter Bridges, fireman, was found in the well of the new dredge this morning. Deceased was missed dur ing the night, and it is supposed he fell into the well, striking the buckets. Ho leaves a wife and five children, entirely destitute.

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

Tho adjourned meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was hold at the office, Mount Somers, on Friday, tho 9th inst. Present—Messrs A. E. Peache (Chair man), W. 0. Walker, and I. E. Taylor. The Surveyor’s report was read and con sidered. The following correspondence was read:—From Mr William M’Olimont, requesting him to assist in improving the road to his coal pit. The Chairman stated that he had requested the Surveyor to visit and report on the work. From the Land Registrar, re transfer of Messrs Gould and Cameron’s road. From Messrs Fooks and Son, and from Mr D. Cameron, upon the same subject. From Mr D. Cameron, tendering the resignation of his seat. A circular from the Colonial Treasurer, asking tho opinion of the Board with reference to proposed new Bill affecting the working of Councils and Road Boards, was then considered, the clauses being taken seriatim, and replies decided upon. Several other letters of minor importance wore read. The pay sheet, amounting to L4C Hs 3d, having been passed for payment, the Board ad journed.

JOE’S LAST APPEAL TO HIS DEAR FRIEND.

Oh, Hippolyte ! Oh, Hippolyte ! Do come and speak for me ; If you could sec my wretched plight, You merciful would be. You know I put my writing mm For me a speech to write, And learn’d to use it as my own. By reading day and night.

Some words there were I never heard, Though seen with printer’s eyes; And Dunn laughed loud when I declared, I’d give no “ tre-a-tise. ” It promised every mortal thing That any one had asked; And though I miss’d some good bits out, It came all right at last.

Before the nomination day ’Twas heard on every floor, And S r said ’twould never do To say it any more. Another speech he wrote for me. And told me to rehearse ; But though I’d learn’d to faster talk, I found my memory worse. We then agreed that we must let No other man be heard ; But get some Tipperary boys To smother every word. We sent three coaches round the town To find the roughest cards, To clear out Shearman’s, Quill’s and Brown’s, And drive them to the yards. We told them, Megson, not to hear, And Irwin to put down ; But clap their hands at every word That came from me or Brown. Morrow raved with passion fierce, And Saunders called a thief, Who ought to be in Nelson gaol. Without a smell of beef. Saunders replied, he yet would go To Nelson’s honor’d gaol, Before he would a friend betray, Or tell a traitor’s tale. He said that Father Larkin’s fate Was one he owed to me : And one I should have shared with him If I would manly be. We put up S r to repeat The speech he wrote for me, To talk again ot Nelson gaol, And groans in gallery. But Saunders pointed to his face, And ask’d them there to see If he was telling honest-truth Or talking for a fee. And now he’s asked me to the Hall, To meet in open fight, And say the things before his face I paid my man to write. You know I could not meet him there Wich speech composed for me, But we could* go to Bullock’s place, And have a jolly spree. Wo there could say just what we like, With no one to deny; And make them think we’re honest men, Who never tell a lie. They don’t know what you swore in town About that poor man Scott; Or how that letter came to light, To mar a well-laid plot. They don’t know what your pen can write On Acts you never read; Or how the Judges bowled you out t In everything you said. Oh, Hippolyte ! Oh, Hippolyte ! Pray do my cause defend; Put Saunders down and crack me up, And serve your humble friend.

PARLIAMENTARY.

: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. ( Wednesday, June 14. ( BILLS. The Naturalised Persons Children Bill was read a first time, and the Corrupt Practices Prevention Act, 1881, Amend ment Bill was read a third time and passed. The Married Women’s Property Bill was re-committed and further amended. RETURNS. The Hon. Mr Chamberlain moved for a return, which was ordered, of all analysts L appointed, the number of analyses, and : the amount of fines under the Adultera tion Prevention Act, 1880. He said from r his own observations he knew that the Act was not being enforced, especially against bakers, who adulterated largely with alum. THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. The Hon. Mr Menzies moved the second reading of the Education Act Amendment Bill, to provide for the read ing of the Bible in schools. The Hons. Mr Oliver Captain Fraser, ’ Mr Johnston, Sir G. Whitmore, Mr Scot land, and Mr Lahmann opposed the Bill, the passage of which, they contended, would destroy the national system of edu cation. The Bill was thrown out by eleven votes to ten. WEST COAST PROCLAMATION. On Mr Mantell’s motion, the Council passed a resolution requesting the Go vernment to lay on the table all papers in connection with the West Coast Procla mation issued in October last. THE GOVERNOR’S DESPATCHES. A further motion of Mr Mantell’s for the production of further despatches be tween the Governor and the Secretary of State was negatived. The Council rose at 4.50. HOUSE T)P REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, June 14. The House met at 2. 30. QUESTIONS, In reply to various questions it was stated :—The Rabbit Nuisance Act of last session was now being administered by .the Government, and it was believed that previous defects in the applica tion of the Act would in that way be ob viated.—The rolling-stock and passenger accommodation on the Dunedin and In vercargill, and on the Dunedin and Mos giel lines were defective. Orders had been issued for fresh supplies, and in that way the defect would be removed.—Of the fifteen hours certain men were alleged to have been working on trains running to and from Dunedin and Clinton, they had been five hours off duty during the time the train remained in Dunedin. If men worked in the trains longer than ton hours per day they were paid over time at the rate of one and one-quarter of the ordinary pay. The guards only worked five days out of six, and did not got any overtime. —Notice had been given to the natives assembled at Parihaka that if they assembled contrary to the pro clamation of dispersion their huts would bo pulled down. In contravention of that proclamation they did assemble, and some of the houses were pulled down. If Te Whiti’s house was amongst the number it was a good thing. It was a most unwhole some dwelling. His wife and family could have no difficulty in finding other accommodation. BILLS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—To amend costs in certain cases in private Bills ; Mining for . other Minerals than Gold ; to amend the Land Act, 1879 ; to amend the Licensing , Act, 1831. A TRAINING SHIP FOR YOUNG NEW ZEALAND. Mr Daniel moved—“ That it is of the i utmost importance that facilities should ( be ottered to the rising generation of the i colony to be trained to maritime pursuits, ] and that with this view the Government ] should endeavor to obtain from the Home ; Government a vessel suitable for the pur- 1 pose of a training ship.”

The Hon. Mr Dick admitted the import ance of the object aimed at. He thought, however, the motion as it read was pre mature, and moved as an amendment—— “ That the Government be instructed to make inquiries of the Home Government as to a suitable vessel for the purpose, th# cost of maintaining the same, and like wise to obtain information as t 6 the num bers of boys likely to avail themselves of such a training.” Messrs Macandrew and Sheehan sup ported the motion as originally brought down, considering that the amendment practically amounted to a shelving of the whole question. The latter thought that a suitable vessel could be got in the colory, and if not it would only be a suit able encouragement to the enterprise of the place to get one built in New Zea laud. After further debate, the House divided on the original • motion :—Ayes, 44; noes, 29. The amendment was nega tived. Mr Connolly did not think they re quired the elaborate, vessel indicated by the motion. He moved, as a further amendment, the omission of the words “ Home Government.” He believed they would get a vessel in the colony suitable for the purposes. After discussion, the original motion, as amended by Mr Connolly, was put and passed. THE CORRUPT PRACTICES BILL A message was received from the Legis lative Council, announcing that the Cor rupt Practices Act Amendment Bill had passed with amendment. The Hon. Mr Bolleston slated the amendments were perfectly formal, and did not alter the Bill on its merits. The amendments were agreed to. THE STANMOBB SEAT. ■; A writ for the election of 'a member for Stanmore was ordered to be. issued. WASTE LANDS BOARDS. Sir George Grey gave notice of a Bill to make the members of Waste Lands Board elective. , " THE PENSIONS BILL. Mr Shrimaki moved the second of the Pensions Bill. Aiter aomei, discus sion, the motion was carried oh the voices. PROTECTION OF TELEGRAMS BILL. Mr Peldwick moved the second reading of the Protection of telegrams Bill. It was a transcript of an Act in force in South Australia since 1863. The breach of this law there was a misdemeanour. Hero all that was asked was a pecuniary penalty. These telegrams were got by the press at a great expense, equal to L 3,500 per annum. No protection was asked for New Zealand telegrams, but only for the cablegrams. There were some papers in the colony which did not subscribe, and it was to prevent these papers pirating cablegrams the Bill was framed. These cablegrams coat about Id per wo’d to each paper besides other agency charges. These as the law --stood any dishonest persons could send to non subscribing papers at the rata of 6d per 100 words. The Bill was a measure only conceived in the interests of justice and fair play. Mr Petrie contended the Bill would in terfere with the liberty of the Press, and would deal very harshly with the smaller papers, who would be debarred not only from copying cablegrams, but also from commenting on them. Mr Joyce also thought that an attempt was being made to strengthen an associa tion- already too strong and sufficiently well protected. He would like tp have seen a measure introduced to put an end to dishonest journalism, so that a man would be bound to put his name to what ever he wrote.

Mr Bracken thought the Bill a reason able one and a modest request. A num ber of newspaper proprietors banded to gether to getnews from a distance at large cost, and they were not to be protected from the dishonesty of other papers who could not, or would not, pay for the same news. He hoped the' honesty of the House would concede such, a reason able request. Mr Hutchison said it was an abuse of. the telegraph wires to give a monopoly to the Press Agency, for which the Govern ment should be blamed.

Mr Shepherd said the talk, about monopoly was ridiculous. All that was asked was to protect property, for which large sums of money were paid. Mr J. W. Thomson thought that these cablegrams should be protected, but the charge of LSOO for joining the Association was to his mind a stumbling block.--. ; Mr Stewart said the cablegrams cost heavy sums for news, and why should the purchaser not be protected in his pur chase 1 If it was flour the dealer would be protected, and no other man would be allowed to take the flour and make It up into bread. Any newspaper that wished to join the Association could do so. There was no monopoly. He thenght thirty-six hours’ protection was too long, and in committee he would move a reduc tion. ! '-

After some further discussion the Housti divided. Ayes, 31; noes, 27. The Bill was read a second time. i

GAS COMPANIES AND GAS CONSUMERS LIABILITY BILL. The House then went into committee on the Gas Companies and Consumer* Liability Bill. It passed through com-* mittee, and was reported with amend* meats. THE LAW OP LIBEL. _ Mr To!e moved the second reading foL the Law of Libel Amendments Bill. The improvement in the law of libel as regards newspapers had been very slow indeed. > He traced its progress, stating that the f Bill embodied the provisions of the Eng*.-.; lish Act passed last year. The welfare of a people depended in great measure on:I the power of the people to express a free and unconstrained opinion in public af fairs, and it was only when that express sion became outrageous that a paper should be punished. The Act upon which ■ the Bill was based was the result of two | sessions of the British Parliament, and* as such it claimed their respectful atten tion. He referred especially to the fact that no prosecution could be instituted without the concurrence of the Attorney- General. That was a reasonable safe guard to newspapers, and would be the means of preventing vexatious prosecu tions. It was based on a fundamental principle of justice, together with a ... fair and reasonable protection to the public. The Hon. Mr Rolleston asked that the motion be delayed, as the Bill had only been circulated that afternoon. 1

Mr Bathgaoe moved an adjournment of the motion, which was supported by Mr Sheehan, and agreed to by the mover. LAND TAX. Mr Turnbull gave notice of motion 1 affirming the policy of a progressive land tax on all holders of land of the extent of 500 acres. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. The House went into Committee to consider an address to the Governor, praying he will recommend for appropria tion this year the sum of L 6,000 for public ; libraries, and that if an expenditure of money be granted, the following should be the system :—(1). That the Govern ment should ascertain what amount of money had been levied and paid under the Public Libraries Act, 1879, and as soon as possible after the 31st December, 1882, deduct from the proposed vote an amount equivalent to the amount so raised, and distribute the same among free libraries in proportion to the library rates received respectively by each. (2). That the balance be apportioned among the ■ several provincial districts according to . population, and to hand it over for distri* bution to their respective Education ~4 Boards, in terms of section 2 of the -. t \ Public Libraries Subsidies Act, 1877. . ,y Mr George moved, as amendment—

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1882.



O. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Tobacconist, fancy goods AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con certinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Or gans, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBHRTON. 257 a \ LBERT FLOUR STORES. Bast street., j. quaifpb Begs to inform the Residents and Farmers of Ashburton and vicinity that he has taken the Premises lately in the occupation of Mr Henry Bowers, Miller, where he intends offering, on Lowest Possible Terms, the following goods Flour, Bran, Sharps Oats, Barley Chaff, etc., etc. H. BOWERS, 699 e Resident Manager. O U < < U* fn O O Z Z o o z z B B H H O O a hJ u o 1882. | ■ The First Portion of the New Goods WINTER. for this Season, comprising over twenty oases 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. Agents for the Celebrated Wbrtheim Machines. Ashburton Branch: jgUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. John Meeoh, 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 Tajbles Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads Cradles i Perambulators . And everything required in household urnishing at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of wp»irs. , ~ , Furniture bought, and high prices given.; Porhiture lent, on weekly and monthly payments JOHN MEEGH, - HI STREH f-y the Mail Office. v



Wanted WANTED KNOWN—Portraits, Por traits, Is per dozen, la per dozen. Taken and finished in ten minutes at the American Gem Studio (Opposite Mail Office). Positively the Last Week here. 721 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. 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, T3s. Meals at all hours. 653 e >ib mm iimm irjWMin. —— Special Advertisements. T o FARMERS. ROBERTS, PAXTON . & CO. ARE 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 AN DRE WE S 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 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 GL 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 English Hall-marked cases, £3 10s to £5 10a. 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 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 Lamb ton 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, 468 e East street, Ashburton. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, Cit'd AAA TO LEND, in sums of £50,000 £ 3O () 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. SCHOOL BOOKS. SQHOOL 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 BOOTS. WINTER BOOTS. C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashburton, and Tinwald, has just received a large assortment of Strong and Useful Boots for this season of the year, which he is selling at Christchurch prices. 998 e



Special Advertisements. AKANUI ELECTION. ELECTORS! INDEPENDENT AND TRUE LIBERAL ELECTORS ! Remember, YOUR BEST FRIEND IS Alfred Saunders. He will Address you at the TOWN HALL, THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, AT EIGHT O’CLOCK. Farmers! REMEMBER your Man, and don’t be decived. Attend this Meet ing in large numbers, and Ques tion your Candidate with your well-known probity. Artizans! REMEMBER an Old and Tried Public Servant, and give him Your Support, as he deserves it. Working Men! REMEMBER the Man who stood up for Wages men, and not the Drones.



Special Advertisements. O T 1 C E. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT (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, Ac. Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime, Timber, Ac. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Chicken Wheat, &c. Note the >' ddress— NEXT MR JOSEPH CLARK’S, AKE NOTICE. 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.. Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms. B. S. Bean WEST STREET. 181 e Havelock street, resTßccr



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