SHIPPING.

' PORT OF LYTTELTON. :■ Arrived. To-day. i, Penguin, 8.8., from Port Chalmers. Te Anau, a.s., from Wellington. Wakatipu, s s., from Wellington. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Magellan Cloud and Lizzie Guy, from Oamaru ; Darcy Pratt, from Dunedin ; Mary King and Advance, from •Lyttelton. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Wanaka, from Lyttelton ; Kiwi, from Gisborne. . * r Sailed^—Wanaka, for Picton and Nel son: I Hokitika, Yesterday. Arrived—Zephyr, from Melbourne ; Isabella Anderson, from Dunedin.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES To-morrow, Wednesday, July 12. Mr Alfred Harrison, at Mr Sycamore’s Farm, Winslow—Farm, Live and Dead Stock ; 12 noon. Saturday, July 15. Mr Alfred Harrison, at his yards— Horses, Pigs, Produce, &c.; 12 noon. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-morrow, Wednesday, Julv 12. Grange Dinner—Power’s Hotel, 8 p.m. Friday, July 21. ' Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association—Aminat Exhibition, Town . Hall. Monday, July 24. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Tuesday, August 1. ' Ashburton Permanent Building and ln vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, . from 6.30 to 8.30 p. m. 1 Wednesday, August 2. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o'clock. Thursday, August 3. Wakanui Road Board —Monthly Meeting, ; ;; ‘ Road Board Office, Moore street

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Crains Leave Ashburton for Christ . church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 11a.m., and (Express)s.4o p.m. Chains Leave Ashburton, for Timaru and South, at G. 50 a.m., 10.32 a.m. (Express),and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. rains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 20 a.m. (Express), 435p.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.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 11,1882.

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

Chlorodyne. —A man named Charles Povv died suddenly at the Oreti Hotel, near Dunedin, on Saturday night. It is fupposed his death resulted from an over dose of chlorodyno. An inquest will bo held. A Divorce Wanted. —In the Supreme Court, Wellington, yesterday, Ralph Levoi, commission agent, applied for a dissolution of marriage on the grounds of his wife’s adultery with William King, a steward. After argument, Judge Rich mond reserved judgment. Christchurch Hunt Club Steeple chases. —The railway arrangements in connection with the meeting of “the above Club on the 13th inst., appear in our advertising columns. Ordinary tickets (bsued in Canterbury) will be available for a week, single fares only being charged for the return journey. Criminal. —A.t the Christchurch crimi nal sittings, which commenced yesterday, Edwin Thomas, charged with personation was discharged ; Thomas Coffey, for for gery, received a sentence of nine months; Jas. Young, unlawfully wounding, got six months ; Win. Soppett, forgery, was sentenced to nine months. Friedlandbr v. Roberts. —His Honor the Chief Justice has declared judgment in the case of Friedlander v. Roberts, which was an appeal from the District Court. The gist of the judgment is that there must be a new trial, the costs of the former trial to abide the event, the costs of the appeal not to be allowed to either party, the erroneous judgment having been caused by a misapprehension by the Judge of the terms of a verbal ad mission made by the counsel at the trial.

Ashburton County Hunt Club Steeplechases. —ln our advertising columns will be found the programme for the Ashburton Hunt Club’s Steeplechase Meeting, on August 10. There will be five events, and a drag hunt around the course as a wind-up. The meetings in connection with the Club are always en joyable, and this year’s promises to prove no exception to the rule. The officials of the Club (including the secretary, Mr J. Lloyd Crawley) are well known in local sporting circles. Crime in Timaru. The police of Timaru, we gather from the Herald, are just, now unprecedentedly busy, quite rushed with work, in fact. Detective Kirby, who has gone to California after Shepherd, the levanting storekeeper of Timaru, is much missed, although his absence is doubtless the cause of lively satisfaction to some of the “ old hands.” Constable Black is just now filling the the vigilant Mr Kirby’s place. While the police of Timaru are thus exceptionally busy, Ashburton is unusually quiet, the decrease of Police Court cases being very marked of late.

Evangelistic.—A public meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church last night when the question of carrying on the united evangelistic services in the Town Hall was discussed. There was a moderate attendance, and Mr H. M. .fonts was voted to the chair. The meet ing eventually decided to recommend to the committee that services be conducted in the Town Hall every Thursday evening for a month, and it was understood that, in addition to the resident clergymen, other gentlemen would give their as-ist anco as speakers. We understand that next Thursday week the Kev. A. M. Beattie and Mr J. E. Buchanan will give addresses.

The Tinwald Watch-Stealing Case. —At the Supreme Court, C iristchurch, yesterday, William John Simmonds was charged with stealing a watch, the pro perty of one George Macaulay. The facts of the case, as our readers will remember, were that the prisoner and prosecutor were drinking together at Tinwald, when the prisoner noticing that the prosecutor had a watch, took it from him, saying that he wanted to have a lark with it, and afterwards sold it at Ashburton. His Honor having summed up, the jury re turned a verdict of “Guilty of rumple larceny.” His Honor said he would de fer passing sentence. The prisoner asked his Honor to sentence him at once, and put him out of his misery. His Honor said it was misery he seemed to have en dured many times before,

The Public Works Statement. —This statement, it is expected, will be brought down to-morrow night. The Opposition say it depends upon the nature of the Statement whether they will table a “ no confidence ” measure this session.

Grain at the Bluff. —ln 1880 there were exported from the Bluff Harbor 12,500 bushels of wheat and 293,000 bushels of oats. For six months of this year already expired tho exports of wheat have been 115,500 bushels, and of oats 179,800 bushels. At present there is enough grain at the Bluff to load twelve I, ton ships. WhaT Constitutes a Fence? —This question, an oft-asked one, has been de cided by Judge Ward, in so far that the top-rail is not a fence. Two Northern J. Ps. held that a top-rail was sufficient, but, on appeal, his Honor remarked that a top rail might constitute a fence for a conscientious Christian, but certainly not for a cow, who had no conscience. St Stephen’s Church.—We are in formed that the proceeds of the recent tea meeting and concert in connection with the above church amounted to L 65, the net result being about L 56. At a Vestry meeting last night, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to those ladies and trentlemen who so kindly gave their ser vices on the night of the recent friendly gathering. They Believe in “ A Name.” —From Dunedin we learn that many years ago the Provincial Government changed the name of Sawyer’s Bay Railway Station, on the Port Cnalmers line, to “ Glendermid,” after a local resident named M'Dermid. The change was resented by the residents, and several times the name Glendermid on tho station buildings was painted out. For several years, however, there has been no sign of the ancient feeling, but last night once again the objectionable name was painted out with coal tar. A Royal Jbu d’esprit. — A Royal jeu d'esprit comes to ns {New Zealand Time* ) through tlie medium of private correspon dence, from the Old Country. It is said that one of Queen Victoria’s raaids-of honor particularly desired to learn to dance the Highland fling, and that, taking advantage of the opportunities presented during a recent visit of Her Majesty to Balmoral, she became quite a proficient in the mysteries and activities of tho re nowned dancs. This coming to the ears of her good-natured mistress, an exhibition of her skill in the Royal presence was commanded. The damsel, nothing loth, complied, and acquitted herself so well as to quite charm the Queen. “You have, indeed, danced beautifully, my dear,” she said. “ What shall I give you as a re ward ?” Quick came the reply: “Glad stone’s head in a charger, your Majesty.” “ I would with pleasure,” as quickly ve sponded the good Queen, “ but, alas ( poor man, ho lost it long ago.”

The Hunt. —The hounds met at the gasworks on Saturday afternoon, and again showed capital sport. A bout 60 horse men essayed to follow, and as the fences were of a fair description, the majority of these were able to hold good positions. We regret to learn from the Treasurer that, although the sport throughout the season has been exceptionally good and generally enjoyed, the sinews of war are very slow in reaching his coffers. We trust that sportsmen will at once effect a change in this department, and show their appreciation of the spirited efforts of the Committee to provide a popular and excellent recreation. We should also be glad to see a vast majority of the field ride with more independence, not follow in the immediate wake of the two or three horsemen who take a line. Less damage would bo done to fences and a large element of danger removed. On Saturday if the huntsman, master, or oven that exemplary enthusiast from a large financial institution, had made a mistake, the result would have been most disas trous to their confiding firmness.

South Rakaia Road Board.— The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Road Board office on Wednes day last. All the members were present. The Clerk’s report was read, and it was resolved to purchase one acre of laud from the New Zealand and Australian Land Company, to form a gravel pit on the Acton road. It was also resolved to call for tenders for metalling Railway terrace, East road, 30 cubic yards to the chain. The Clerk was instructed to got tussocks taken off Thompson’s Track road, between Somerton and Mitcham, and repair the road, also the plantation fence along Three-chain road. Correspondence was read from Mount Hutt Road Foard, stating that they intended applying to the County Council for one Board to have control of the boundary mad. —From County Council, on the sune subject. The Chairman stated that he had replied to the Council’s letter.—An account from Mount Hutt Road Board for half coat of forming Thompson’s Track road was ordered to be placed on the pay-sheet.— From County Council, re planting reserves in the district. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Council that the Board recommended two reserves on Chertsoy boundary road and reserve 1393 to be planted. The Council also wished to know from the Resident Engineer the rate paid by the Board for unskilled labor. The clerk stated that he had re plied to the letter giving the amount of wages paid by the board.—From P. Clif ford, re Cemetery road, stating that he had made a mistake in his tender.—lt was resolved that fresh tenders bo called for forming the road. A circular was read from the G denial Treasurer re Local Go vernment. —The Board considered the subject, and requested the Chairman to reply.—lt was resolved to call for tenders for forming footpath from Boundary road, Chertsey, to railway station ; and it was further resolved to consider tenders on the Id'll inst., and that two members be a Comniiiteo for the purpose. —Moved by ivxr Holmes, and seconded by Mr Coster —“That a memo of agreement be drawn up in accordance with the scale of duties laid down for Clerk to the Board.” —Mr Allen moved, as an amendment — “ That the Clerk devote his whole time to the Board this finding no seconder, the motion was carried.—Accounts for L 223 4s lid were passed, and the Board adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[PKR JlKUTBu’s AGENCY.] Shipping. London, July 8. Arrived—Candidate, from Timaru (February 22nd); Cynosure, from Lyttelton (March Bth) ; Loch Dee, from Lyttelton (March 29th). The ship Loch Nagar, outward bound from London to the Bluff, has been towed into Dover. The cause is at present unknown, the telegram having been mutilated in transmission. What Protection Does. The Times , in a leading article this morning, condemns the jealousies dis played by the colonies in dealing with one another, and expresses the opinion that the alienation is due to excessive protection. Thought Better of it. London, July 10. In the House of Commons to-day, the Premier took occasion to refer to the hint he threw out at the last meet ing of the House that he might deem it necessary to resign in consequence cf the rejection of the Government’s proposed amendment to the Irish

Repression Bill. Mr Gladstone stated that after consideration he had decided to accept the vote of the House, and had abandoned any intention of resign ing. Arahi Won’t Obey. Constantinople, July 9. It has transpired that Arabi Pasha has been formally summoned by the Sultan to Stamboul, but that the Egyp tian Minister has refused to obey his Majesty’s command. An Attack Inevitable. Alexandria, July 9. The work of arming and strengthen ing the forts commanding the harbor and city has been resumed by the Egyptian troops, and Admiral Sir Beau champ Seymour has therefore sent in structions to Arabi Pasha demanding the surrender of the forts to the allied Powers within twelve hours. Every preparations for bombarding the city is now being completed by Admiral Sey mour. It is considered that an attack by the combined fleets is now inevit able. Mr C. A. Cookson, the British Consul, has notified the various consuls of the intention of the British Admiral, and has requested them to summon the subjects of the Powers which they represent to leave the city and embark within twenty-fours hours.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per reuter’s agency.] The Manapouri. Melbourne, July 9 Arrived —Manapouri, from the Bluff, last evening. Through the Canal. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Peninsula and Oriental Com panies’ agent received a telegram this morning stating that European mails will be now conveyed through the Suez Canal by the company’s steamers, in stead of by rail from Suez to Alexandria as in the past. Arrest. The police to-day effected the arrest of a man, who is alleged to have broken into premises occupied by Joseph Avinski, in Lonsdale street East, last month, and to have stolen jewellery valued at Li,500. Breadstuffs. The breadstuffs market is firmer. Sudden Death. John Matheson, late general man ager of the Bank of Victoria, was seized with an epileptic fit to-day and died suddenly. Highly Important. Melbourne, To-day. It has been ascertained that John Matheson died of apoplexy, and not of epilepsy as at first stated. A Publican-Burglar. The men arrested on the charge of burglary at the shop of /vvinaki, in Lonsdale street, include a licensed victualler. Hops. Private advices report that the Eng lish hop crop is expected to be fifty per cent, below the average. One Result of the Row. Advices received from London state the Insurance Companies require an additional quarter per cent, only on vessels passing through the Suez Canal. A Loan, Perth, Yesterday. Under the authority of the Secretary of State for the Colonies the Govern ment of Australia will shortly place on the London market a loan of L 260,000 for certain public works in this colony.

TELEGRAMS.

[pub press association.] Railway Reclamation. Auckland, To-day. Tenders have been called for the com pletion of the railway reclamation, and station buildings are to be commenced im mediately if sufficient space is available. Criminal. At the Supreme Court to day true bills were found against John Edwards, house breaking, and Joseph Fail for stealing from a dwelling ; Hetraki was found guilty of breaking and entering a store at VV’hangarei and of littering a forged cheque. It appeared prisoner found the cheque and uttered it, not knowing it was forged. Fred. Fairburn, charged with being ille gally on premises, and against whom “ no bill” was found, was discharged. James Edwards, for breaking and entering the house of David Archibald, at the Whau, gut three years’ imprisonment. True bills were found against Pakara and Epiha, shooting with intent; Emanuel Rodersique, sodomy ; and Harry Howard Lewis, forging and uttering. No bills were found in the cases of David John ston, horse-stealing ; and Henry Lewis, forging an endorsement. From the Chatham Islands. Lyttelton, To-day. The Omaha, brigantine, arrived from the Chatham Islands this morning. She brings a native prisoner Tapene Arawhiti, committed for trial on a charge of attempted rape on a native girl, eleven years old. The late Fatal Fire in Dunedin. Dunedin, To-day. The Kitchener’s baby died this morn ing.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

This afternoon, about two o’clock, as some boys wers strolling through the river, bed. about a mile below the bridge they met a wild-looking man, who, after staring at them, commenced to pelt them with stones. This frightened the boys, who ran off just as Messrs Muir and Brankin came up. The man then ran away as hard as he could, and gleaning from the boys that something was wrong, Messrs Muir and Brankin followed the runaway as fast as they were able. He plunged into the river with the evident intention of making away with himself, but startled by the cries of bis pursuers he came out again. He was dripping with water, and presented a most wretched appearance. On being questioned as to what he was doing he said “ Oh, just walking about— that’s all.” When asked for his name he replied “ George, George,” but after wards said that it was “ George Wilson.” Ho then entered into a long rambling statement, from which it became evident to his hearers that his mind was affected. Canstablo Smart was therefore sent for, and the unfortunate man was secured and removed to the lock-up. Ho is about forty years of age, and is evidently a working man. Had it not been for the presence of Messrs Muir and Brankin the poor follow would probably have been floating in tho river ere this. Nothing whatever is known of him.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above took place last evening. Present — His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors St Hill, Roberts, Bird, Bullock, and Harrison. SPECIAL MEETING. Prior to the ordinary business being taken, a special meeting to confirm a resolution approving the new by-law relating to cattle wandering, was held. The new by-law was duly adopted. mayor’s statement. The Mayor reported the overdraft at the Bank to be LBl5 Cs 4d. Amounts i eceiv'ed since last meeting : Rents of re serves, LSI 10s; earth sold, L2 6s; carriers’ licences, L2 ; oxcsse, L6O ; dogs_ LI 10s ; rates, LGllßs Cd ; pans, LI Is Bd. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows From the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association, Christchurch (cir cular), asking the Council’s co-operation in getting the tariff charges on the rail way lines reduced.—lt was resolved that the Association be assured of the Coun cil’s co-operation, and that the members for the district be asked to give effect to the wishes of the Council on the subject. From Mr Joaopli Ivcso, iisKing for two months leave of absence to attend to his Parliamentary duties, and offering his services to the Borough if ho could be of any use.—The request was granted and the offer accepted. From the Borough Licensing Commit tee, authorising the payment to their Clerk of LlO per annum in return for his services.—After soma discussion it was re solved that the amount be paid. FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Brigade Committee of the Council reported as follows : —“ In answer to a request made by the Fire Brigade, your Committee have to recommend as follows : That the Brigade having decided to remain upon the site now occupied by them, the Council allot to each, the Li brary and the Brigade, a certain portion of the reserve and the fencing and im provement of the buildings of the Brigade lie postponed until such allotment is made. Also that the present regulations with respect to gas remain in force until some person is appointed to sleep upon the Brigade’s premises to look after it, but that the gas should be immediately lighted in case of emergency.” engineers’ report. This report was re id as follows : —“ 1. Planting ; Two members of the Planting Committee- Crs Harrison and St Hill— attended to discuss the question referred to them by the Council of planting the liver terrace between the Old Men’s Home and the North-west Town Belt. It was,however, agreed to recommend that the boundary of the Alford Forest road enclos ing the piece of land be properly surveyed and pegged, and that tenders bo called for fencing and ploughing the land. 2. The Labor Gang : The gang have been engaged in forming foctpaths in Cameron street East and part of Cass street (near Butler’s Hotel), fixing and altering bridges over side channels in Burnett street West, clearing channel in river at head of race, carting away rubbish from streets, attending to water supply, &c. We enclose a letter from the surveyor to the Upper Ashburton Road Board, re ferring to certain damage done on the Alford Forest road, at the junction of the North-west Town Belt, which, as affect ing matters of detail, we submit might be referred to the Wcrks Committee.” —[The letter referred to was read, an I stated the damage to have been caused bj' theßorough water-race.]—With i-egard to Clause 1, it was resolved that tend n rs be called for the work. Clause 2 was referred to the Engineers. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The Inspector’s report was read and adopted. RATES. It was resolved to sue for all outstand ing lates after 31st inst. IMMIGRATION COTTAGES. It was resolved that the cottages already decided upon should be sold. HAVELOCK STREET. It was resolved that the members for the district should be asked to use their best endeavors to get Havelock street opened across the railway line. A NEW SAFE. Cr St Hill’s notice of motion having reference to the purchase of a new safe to replace the present one, which is too small, was put and carried, and the matter left in the hands of the Mayor to arrange. CARRIERS’ LICENSES. Carriers’ licenses were granted to F. Betts and James Edwards. BURNING RUBBISH. Permission was granted to Messrs P. E. Fooks and C. Braddell to burn rubbish in their gardens. NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr Harrison gave notice of motion for next meeting —“ That the sum of L 25 be devoted to planting Baring square west. ” ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to LlOl 13a Id were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

EUROPEAN NEWS.

London, June 23. The trial of the assassins of Commander Selby, of the Falcon, who died from the effects of wounds inflicted by a party of Albanian shepherds on the 13th February last, has just been concluded at Constan tinople. Commander Selby’s principal assailant was found guilty and sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment with hard labor, and fifteen other Albanians who were convicted as abettors in the attack wore each sentenced to one year’s penal servitude. Serious fears are entertained by the Irish authorities that a wide-spread Fenian rising is imminent. The Orange men of Armagh are actively organising to defeat the project, and should an in surrection break out will be prepared to render armed resistance in quelling it. The ringleaders in the recent savage attack made by some Russian peasants upon the Jewish residents of Balta, a town in Southern Russia, have been placed upon their trial. The riots com menced on the 11th April, and lasted several days. An immense quantity of property was destroyed. Two Jews were killed and several seriously injured. Numerous arrests were made by the military authorities. The chief actors in these riots have been severely punished. A fatal railway accident is reported from America A train at Long Branch, a watering-place on the coast of New Jersey State, where General Grant re sides, ran off the line into the water, and five persons were killed, but Gen. Grant, who was a passenger by the train, escaped injury. Two Maori chiefs, delegated by the natives of New Zealand to present a petition to Her Majesty pointing out the injustice done to the Maori race in the dealing of successive Governments with the lands of the colony, have arrived in London. Great excitement prevailed in the Metropolis to-day about the state of aflairs in Ireland. A number of wild rumors were current, indicating that some fresh outrages of a horrible nature had been perpetrated. Several high State officials were reported to have been assassinated. Earl Clanricarde was also said to have been one of the victims. These rumors gained ready credence after the late hor rible murders in Phcenix Park. When reliable information was received it was ascertained that no fresh onset had been made by assassins upon State representa

tives, but the details of several murders came to hand. London, July 2. It has been definitely arranged that the visit of Cetewayo to England shall now take place, and he is expected to land at Plymouth in the course of about a month The Government of Japan, dreading the propagation of ideas subversive to the existing order of things in that country, has issued an edict prohibiting the delivery of lectures dealing with political topics. Arabi Pasha is in possession of plans which were concocted some time ago by the Russian Government with a view to blocking the Suez Canal in case of war breaking out between Russia and England. It is his intention, in case England should forcibly interfere in Egypt, to avail himself of the Russian scheme.

SPORTING.

HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. The following are the weights and ac ceptances of the horses engaged for the various events to be decided on Thursday next at Christchurch : Hunt Club Cm*. Three miles. ot. lb. st. lb. Winfield ... 13 5 Forsaken ... 10 7 Leap Year... 11 7 Michael Scott 10 0 Brown Boy.. 11 0 1 Warlock ... 10 0 Cyclops, list, is the only one scratched. Harkaway Stakes, Two miles. st. lb. at. lb. Clarence ... 13 7 Trovatore ... 10 10 Quamby ... 12 0 Kosciusko ... 10 5 Overdraft ... 11 4 Gang Awa... 10 0 Levant ... 11 3 The Waif ... 10 0 Canard, list Gib, is the only one scratched. Gone-Away Stakes. Three miles. st. lb. st- lb. Overdraft ... 11 0 Trovatore ... 10 4 Canard ... 11 0 Kosciusko ... 10 0 Levant ... 10 9 In accordance with the G. N. rules in the last named race the weights of the various horses engaged will be raised 211 b, owingto the top weight Clarence, 13st 51bs, having been scratched. Quamby, list 81b, was also scratched. In the Tally-Ho Plato all the horses entered, excepting Guy, have accepted.

PIGEON MATCH.

A pigeon match between residents in the Ashburton Gorge and those living in the neighborhood of Mount Somers took place at Mr Peache's station on Thursday last, and resulted in a win for the Gorge by three birds. The weather during the first part of the match was fine, but the greater part of the shooting was done in a light snow storm, and was therefore in dffferent. Out of the first twenty birds nineteen were killed, but two fell out of bounds. The following are the scores : Ashburton Gorge ok “ The Hills.” Mr A. E. Peaohe, 1001000011100 ... 5 Mr D. H. Potts, 1011100011010 ... 7 MrR. H. Nisbet, 1110111111101 ... 11 Total 23 Mount Somers ot “Tub Plains.” Mr F. Polhill, 0110101000101 ... 6 Mr H. 0. Ford, 1110100101100 ... 7 Mr C. J. W. Cookson, junr., 1101110 010010 7 Total 20

TE WHITI AND TOHU.

Some interesting information relating to Te Whiti and Tohu is furnished by the special to ihe Press, who states that it having been determined that Te Whiti and Tohu shall reside during the ensuing six months in Nelson, whither they will be conveyed by the Stella on her next trip, a house is being rented there for their use, and Mesdamos Te Whiti and Tohu have been invited to join their hus bands at Sleepy Hollow. But these ladies consulted an aged Maori, who is now the chief native authority at Pari haka. They asked him if he thought they had better go. He said he hardly thought it worth while, as their husbands would be sure to return to Parihaka in a week or two at the latest, riding on a cloud and enveloped in a flame of fire. This would bo much grander and more dignified than their joining their husbands in exile. Be sides there was no certainty that there would be room on the cloud for them, or a pillion for them to ride on, consequently they might be left out in the cold alto gether. Therefore, he advised them to remain at Parihaka, and await the mira culous return of their husbands. Accord ingly Mrs Te Whiti and Mrs Tohu replied to the Government’s invitation that they were much obliged, but as they expected their lords and masters to come round shortly in their cloudy and fiery chariot, they preferred to wait for them. I assure you this is not an imaginative or exagger ated account, absurdly as it reads. The native spoke with perfect simplicity and in evident sincerity of the belief in the impending supernatnral deliverance of Te Whiti and Tohu, and all the occur rences of the past year or two cannot drive it out of their heads. I hear that Te Whiti himself is as firmly convinced as ever that he has a great mission to accom plish in the deliverance of his people, but that he is quite willing to “ submit to his rulers,” as he expresses it, until the time of deliverance arrives. He has said that when he is allowed to return to Parihaka he will give no more trouble. He would like to resume the monthly meetings, but he would not sanction any obstruction to settlement or any resistance to the Go vernment. I fancy it is not impossible that he may be sent back to Parihaka under a system of mild and non-irritating surveillance somewhat about next Christ mas. But of course this will necessarily depend partly on the events which may occur in the meantime. There is one point in dispute which I believe has not been definitely settled. It has often been boldly asserted by the opponents of the present Minister’s native policy that Te Whiti was prepared and willing to nego tiate had the chance been afforded him, and that it was only in the absence of any such opening for pacifi; negociation that he resorted to strong measures. But I hear that Te Whiti has now stated most positively that at no time was he disposed to entertain any proposal whatever, whether made by Minister or Govern ment, as he was firmly resolved to await the expected miraculous deliverance of his people through his instrumentality. It is just as well this should be known, to remove misconception which exists in so many quarters.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES- Mon pay, July 10. The House met at 7-30. POUT CAALJIERS HARBOR. Mr Macandrew gave notice that he would ask if the attention of the Govern ment had been called to the necessity for deepening the harbor at the Railway Wharf, Port Chalmers, so as to enable the vessels now on their way direct from Eng land for frozen meat to load alongside the wharf. NATIONAL INSURANCE, The Hon. Major Atkinson rose to move his resolution on the subject of National Insurance. He said it was the most im portant resolution he had been privileged to lay before the House. Ho would pro ceed to give a broad outline of the scheme, leaving details to be filled up afterwards. He claimed no originality ; the idea had originated with Mr Blackley, in England. His scheme, however, differed from the original one in one or two points, designed

to meet the requirenientsof the colony. VTr Blackley’s proposal was, that if a man re mained capable of labor he should hare no right to a claim'from the fund, but hft (Major Atkinson) proposed that everyone* without distinction, should draw from the fund. The question of a remedy for the pauperism of the old country had often been raised, but it was more readily asked than answered. As the aggregate of wealth increased, so did the uneven ness of its distribution. The line was being drawn sharper and sharper between the enormously rich and the extremely poor. Be the contributing causes- to poverty what they might, they did exist, and it appeared to him they were gradu ally advancing in this colony. The rates of charitable aid were gradually increasing in proportion to the population* and they must be prepared to see a large number of persons supported by charity, unless they devised some scheme as this. No greater calamity could befall the colony than the adoption of a system like the English poor law. It had degraded and demoralised one of the finest peasantry in the world. The next question was how could they provide for the masses without demoralis ing the people. The remedy appeared to him to ho co'oporfttlvs thrift' and commerce, and that to be suc cessful would have to bo national. In that case national and compulsory in surance was the only effectual way of grappling with the evil. As regards the practicability of the scheme, there were those who thought the minimum pro posed was too high. If such were shown to be the case, he would be prepared to reduce it. He fixed the minimum from enquiries made of the societies as to,the amount upon which persons could subsist. The next important matter was,'what to pay to obtain this? Every young man and woman between sixteen and twenty three. or eighteen and twenty-three, would be charged at the rate of L4l 17a Id. This would be the total contribution required to provide for sickness and old age, and it would only represent 2s 3d per week if from sixteen years, or 3s 3d if from eighteen years. If the sura was paid down at sixteen, L3B 7s would suffice to provide However, for widows' and orphans a further sum of 2s a week for five years would be required. Looking at the rate of wages and the circumstances of the colony, he believed all could with out difficulty pay those sums. The ques tion, supposing they could not pay, he discussed by stating that if such was the case, the sooner they knew it, and the fact was looked into, the better. He however, did not believe in any such doc trine of incapacity to pay. If provision was to be made it must be made while they ware young. Again, in regard to the class of young men and wo men who stayed at home , and earned nothing, ha had no sym pathy with them. Either .the father should be in a position to pay the premium or else he should be wakened up to the importance of making these persons re ! productive. He would be told that this scheme would apply only to persons under twenty-three, and that a large pro portion of the population would be out side the ago. He would provide for the existing population over tweniy-three by ! compelling all persons above that age to provide by a payment not above L 6 a , year fora certain number of years. But he would not include females in this, and ' would leave out males over fifty who were already piovided for by being members of friendly societies. Persons over sixty five might he thought well bo provided for out of the Consolidated Revenue. Immi grants undertwenty-thrja would betreated ■ as other young persons were, and those ; over that age as the present inhabitants were. To carry out the scheme it would be necessary to divide the colony into dis tricts, and the administration to a great ■ extent left in the hands of local bodies. Employers should be made responsible for the punctual payment of the pre miums, and stop the amounts out of • wages. Regarding the securities to be taken, he thought Government securities and freehold properties might be taken. In that way he was sanguine that six per ; cent, would be secured, and as the tables were fixed at four per cent, they would see ■ that a considerable profit might arise- He would suggest that the sick should be looked after by an officer of the local body, assisted by district visitors. The sick list could be posted at the office of i these bodies, so as to prevent as few ■ frauds as possible. Travelling inspectors would also be necessary. He was not proposing the establishment of a large i department. He had taken all these matters into careful account, and wan con vinced that no cheaper method, could be devised for avoiding a poor law. The proposal made no provision for burials, medical attendance and comforts. . It only covered the bare necessaries for existence, and left the friendly societies to look after these very necessary provisions. Blind people, imbeciles, and other un i fortuuates would have to be provided for , by the State, always supposing they Had no friends capable of paying the- pre miums. Criminals, when he caught them, he would keep them until they had repaid the State. To clerks, and .the children of others in genteel employment, they should give no encouragement,"and he would not make them subjects for pity or any exemption. Small settlers WCre also a class for whom some exception might bo claimed. He argued, however, if they were not capable of paying this reasonable tax, then the sooner they dis continued such employment the batter. The whole subject was one to which ho had given deep consideration. He asked them to give it a similar share of their at tention. It had been said that he proposed to make New Zealand a huge benevolent soeiety. He would only be glad if. he could even claim to have had a hand in such a great work. He was convinced it was practicable. The scheme did not meet with the ap proval of the House, and Mr Sheehan moved, as an amendment, in reference to it—“ That the proposal of the Govern ment is not satisfactory.” Ultimately the debate on the question was adjourned until to-day, and the House rose at 1.35 a. m.

THE OAMARU TRAGEDY.

As stated in our last issue, the inquest on the body of Sarah Adams commenced yesterday at Peebles, fourteen miles from Oamaru. Beattie’s interests were watched by Mr O’Meagher, solicitor, of Oamaru. The principal evidence (after that relat ing to the blood-stained razor, which we published yesterday) was Dr Delatour’s, who made the post mortem examination. The Doctor said :—The bruises could not have been on the body a fortnight before death, they must have been indicted with in a short time of death. Witness had tested the iron chemically with Dr Day’s test, which gave the re-action of blood, and microscopically found that there were one or two corpuscles similar to blood of mammals. The spots on the carving knife have the same results as the iron bar. The blood on the razor gave the blood test chemically, and on micro scopic examination witness found mam mal’s blood, some stripsd muscuLr fibre, and woollen fibre. The blood from the handle of the razor gave the chemical test, and also gave the absorption bands faintly in the spectrum analysis. The position of these bands corresponded ex actly with those in his (witness’) own blood. The blood on the chips from the floor of the hut gave the sign of mammal’s blood. He also tested a piece from the inside of a large frieze Ulster coat which was found in the hut, some stains on which appear to have been washed out, which gave signs of roam*, mal’s blood, as also did a sheet found.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1882.



BOOTS. WINTER BOOTS. 0. 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 g PECIAL NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Ijt. E. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Peikois stebet, Dunedin, Have great pleasure in announcing that they have appointed MrG. F. HENRY, of Saunders’ Buildings, East Street, Asbur ton, as their Sole Agent and Representa tive in this district, and that it is their intention to cater for the Music-loving population of Ashburton in such a man ner as has never before been attempted. Messrs G. R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above will always be found at their Agent’s Depot. Mr G. R. West, being at present in is shipping direct to Dunedin all • the latest novelties in 1 MUSIC ! MUSIC ! ! MUSIC !! ! And G. F. Henry respectfully solicits a call from his friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect his magnificent stock of Music, personally selected by himself in Dunedin. In connection with the above, we have retained the services of Miss Gates (organist of St. Stephen’s Church) who will be in attendance daily from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m., to receive Pupils for the Piano, Organ, and Harmonium, Terms oh application. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ’'East Street, Ashburton. 820 e



The latest novelty from PARIS. the wonderful ANTI* POPIJIKUMPTUARI. On being wound up, it dies round and round upwards in the air, ascending to an ImmensO height, flapping its wings in the most life-like manner. Price Is Od. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers, Stationers, etc., East street ; south. 834 e



gUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Begs to invite his friends to inspect his «rge 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 ntnishing at the very lowest prices. ' Practical workmen kept for all hinds of repairs. Furniture bought, and high prices vpposue HW JSW VWW John Meech, J ; Furniture lent, on weekly and monthly grants JOHN MEECH,



Wanted WANIED —A MAN COOK for Men’s Hut. Must bo good baker. C. H. Dowding, Coldstream. ]‘l 10 WANTED— By competent person, a SITUATION as Housekeeper in a respectable family, where another ser vant is kept. Address, “A.8.C.,” Box 79, Ashburton. __ jl 10 W” ANTED KNOWN—The American Gem Studio will be OPEN for a short time longer. PORTRAITS, Is per dozen. Come early. Opposite Mail Office. jl 3 WANTED KNOWN—That the best place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Haves’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. Cb9e ANTED 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. 7600 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 18s par week ; BOARD only, 13s. Meals at all hours. Cs3e WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing, executed on the shortest notice, at the Guadian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co. ’s. West street. -J- M.SI m I WTBl— iUlMffi



Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND Gil AIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. And upwards, on tho 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. (Latb Wbston’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, Coa jertinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Homo. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. £50,000 TO LEND, in sums of littlNiJ, m 8U £3 0 0 & EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 257 a



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



The best value for ready MONEY IS THE MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING Manufactured BY THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, Which can be purchased at their Retail Branches all over New Zealand. A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Thousands of discerning customers testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the very best for READY MONEY. Ashburton Branch: EAST STREET. W. SPARROW, Manager. 692 c Gr. Adams & Co., rjRAOTIOAL ENGLISH WATOH- I MAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET (Next W. J. Fishery), 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 A LBERT FLOUR STORES, East street. F. W. QUAIFE 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 the following Soap and Candles at unprecedentedly low prices, in large or small quantities, to suit all purchasers, viz.:— Good Pale Yellow Soap, 6d per bar Good Pale Yellow Soap, 10s per box Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 8d per bar Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 12s per box Candles —Good Composite, 6d per lb Candles—Superior Wax, 1s per lb Candles —Carriage, Is 2d per lb. CASH. Ashburton. 732 e CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Special Advertisements. J^ ; E W GOAL 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, 4GBe East street, Ashburton.



ake notice. Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, and are SELLING AS CHEAP AS EVER. Special : CALICOES FLANNELS WINCEYS, and DRESS STUFFS. Bakgains LADIES’ ULSTERS, COSTUMES, aid WINTER SKIRTS. We have still a Lame Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &c. Note the address : EVERETT BROS.. Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms. Havelock street,



We learn from tlio Literary World that Mrs M'Gahan, widow of the well-known correspondent of the Daily News, hai written a book on the social condition of Russia. Mrs M'Gahan is connected by marriage with the Dolgorouki family.