SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. S.-.P Arrived. . M t Yesterday. TPftlentin, barque, from London. Star of. the South, s.s., from Westport. Go-Ahead, s.s., from Oamaru. To-day. Manipouri, s.s., from Wellington. Sailed. Yesterday. Waipa, ship, for Sydney. Marmion, brigantine, fur Kaipara. Advance, ketch, for Auckland. Prince Alfred, barquentine, for Pelorus Sound. Janet Ferguson, barque, for Sydney. . Wanaka, s.s., for Wellington. Star of the South, s.s., for Oamaru. Kangarw, as., for Westport. Go-Ahead, s. s., for Wellington. 1 > SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Wallace, From Nelson and West Coast; Saucy Lass, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed —Crest of the Wave, schooner, for Greymouth.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES To-morrow, Thursday, Junk 29. Davies and Winter, at Mr Patton’s Yards, Methven—Horses, Heifers, Harness, and Sundries ; 1 o’clock. Friday, June 30. Mr Alfred Harrison, at the corner of East Belt and Moore street —Horse, Dray, Harness, Carpenter’s Plant, Ac.; 12 noon. Saturday, July !. Me- Alfred Harrison, at his yards— Horses, Pigs, Produce, &c.; 12 noon. Mr -1 1 . Bullock, at his rooms, East street —Landed Property ; 1 o’clock. Mr T. Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1. - 30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Matson, Dox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-Night, Wednesday, June 28. St John’s Lodge—lnstallation of Officers, Masonic Hall, 7.30 p.m. Friday, June 30. Bazaar, Tea, and Concert, at Methven. Meeting of Subscribers to Wakanui Li brary, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. sshburton Permanent Building and_ In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from G. 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 Monday, July 10. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Frains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 11a.m., and (Express)s.4o p.m. Pbaxns Leave Ashburton for. Tim arc and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.32 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timarn. rains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 20 a.m. (Express), 435p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton prom Txmaru 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. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1882. Mr Wason’s Case.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4. 40 p. m. j

We have been patiently waiting ever since Parliament assembled for some one to bring the case of Mr Wason before the House, and move for the re imbursement of that gentleman’s ex penses in connection with the Wakanui election petition. Nothing has, how ever, been done in the matter as yet. The unanimous opinion of the public is that Mr Wason has been very hardly used. His case has been commented on by nearly every newspaper in the colony, and almost invariably has sympathy been expressed for him. He contested the Wakanui election with great spirit, was a highly popular candi date, and would have been acting as the representative for “ the virgin con stituency” at the present time had it not been for an unfortunate mistake on the part of one of the Returning Officers. That mistake cost Mr Wason not only his seat but a considerable sum of money to boot, probably from LSOO to Lx,ooo. For the loss of his seat Mr Wason is deserving of sympathy, for he worked hard for it. The loss is not confined to himself j it is one that affects the community, and, in the light of recent events, is to be more than ever deplored. However, the futility of crying over spilt milk is proverbial, and no man is less likely to indulge in that profitless occupation than Mr Wason himself. But to expect him to pay the cost of his own unseat ing—that unseating being the result of the carelessness of another—is alto gether opposed to fair play, and we trust the matter will receive the early attention of the Government. The visit of the members to Christchurch for the Exhibition offers an opportunity too good to be lost for a deputation to wait upon them and urge Mr Wason’s very just claim. The members will probably be pestered with many deputa tions"duving brief stay in Christ-,

church, but Mr Wason’s case is no trumpery one, and it is to be hoped that some of his many admirers will take it up._

The Pillory.

Mr T. D. Sullivan, M.P., has intro duced a Bill into the British Parlia ment, advocating the restoration of the pillory. This measure proposes that male offenders above the age of fifteen years convicted of beating, wounding, or grievously assaulting women shall be liable to be exposed for four hours or less in a pillory erected in some place of public resort in the parish where the offence has been committed. Above the offender’s head is to be erected a board bearing his name and the words “ woman beater ” or “ wife beater,” etc., as the case may be. Persons con victed of ill-treating children under twelve years old are to be subjected to the same punishment. A second offence committed within three years of the first renders the offender liable to be whipped. These punishments are altogether irrespective of other penal ties. Some people- will doubtless be found ready to ridicule the idea of a pillory in 1882, and to accuse Mr Sullivan of “ retrogression,” and all the rest of it; but for our part we think the measure an excellent one. Four hours of the pillory, exposed to the public gaze and the attentions of the juveniles, would have more terrors for the wife beater and the cowardly assail ant of children than six months in gaol, or; indeed, arty other punishment—ex cepting, perhaps, the “cat.” Savage attacks on women and criminal assaults on little children have become alarm ingly common in this colony of late. Vigorous measures are required. We recommend a course of pillory and “ cat,” and should be glad to see both punishments become legalised. We should hear very little more about these brutal and disgusting attacks on women and children if they were.

Tenders.— Mr F. B. Passmore invites tenders for ploughing stubble.

American Photography. —The Ameri can “ gem ” studio has been so liberally patronised lately that the proprietors have determined to prolong their stay for a short time.

Ashburton Volunteer Corps, —The usual monthly inspection parade of the Ashburton Volunteer Corps was held last evening, when it was decided to form a squad to proceed to the butts to-morrow afternoon for ball practice. A Good Bargain.—The Timaru Herald of yesterday states that the owners of the ship City of Perth have sold the 3,000 sacks of damaged wheat ; n her to a Dun edin firm for LGOO. This is neaily as much as they paid for the vessel herself.

RaKAIA AND Mr.THVEN TO BE CON NECTED by Wire —It will be seen on reference to our Parliamentary intelli gence that, in reply to a question (asked by Mr Wright, M. U. I’., and replied to I>y the Hon. Mr Johnston), it was stated that Government would make provision for the erection of a telegraph line from Rakaia to Methven. Thankful foe, Small Mercies. —The Temnha L iader is s > jubilant over having secured a six-inch “ad,” that it gives vent to its gratitude in its last issue by rushing into a two-column leader on the subject. The six-incher is, it appears, “ the first piece of substantial support ” the Leader has received “ from any of the storekeepers of the town.” Hence its ex citement.

Football. —The Ashburton Football Club will play the return match with the Bast Christchurch Club on tho ground of the latter about the end of July. It is hoped that the Ashburton boys will roll up punctually to practice on Saturday afternoons. They proved themselves very nearly able to hold their own on Satur day, and with some practice should be able to “ lick ” their opponents with ease. Five Pounds Reward. —We think the Fire Brigade have acted wisely in deter mining to offer a reward of L 5 for tho re covery of the flag stolen from the Brigade station recently. It is to be hoped lha‘ the mean thief will be caught. Probably he will be found to know something about the cutting of the hose. We trust the police will take the matter up. The public safety requires that this business should bo cleared up. Aliens. The Hon. Mr Whitaker’s Aliens Act Amendment Bill provides that *• Where the father, or tho mother being a widow, has obtained letters of naturali sation in New Zealand, every child of such father or mother who during infancy has become resident with such father or mother in any part of New Zealand shall be deemed and taken to be himself or her self naturalised, and have all the rights and privileges of a natural-born subject.” [Since the above was in type the Bill has passed its second reading.]

The Missing Man Anderson.--Yes terday morning half a dozen Methven residents proceeded to the hut which Mr Grant and the missing man occupied while pig-hunting. The hut is close up to the foot of tho ranges, and about a mile and a half above the bridge over the north branch of tho Ashburton. The party have provided themselves with a good supply of “ tucker,” and intend to de vote two or three days to hunting for Andersen in the immediate neighborhood of the hut, as it is thought he may be lying hidden in the scrub close to it. The general impression, however, is that the unfortunate man’s remains will never be found now.

Tea Meeting.—We would remind our readers that a tea meeting and concert will be held to-morrow, at the Town Hall, in connection with St Stephen’s church. Tea will be on the tables at 5.30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7.30. The choir of St Stephens, under the leader ship of Mr Horace Gates, have for some time been preparing for the concert, and we understand that they will be assisted by some of the principal amateurs of Ash burton. During the afternoon a stall will be open for the sale of fancy work, bulbs, plants, and useful articles generally. All articles remaining unsold will be disposed of by Mr Bullock, who has kindly volun teered his services, at the termination of the concert.

Important Sax-e.—Messrs H. Matson and Co. (acting in conjunction with Mr Charles Clarke), have received instruc tions to dispose of the live stock, agricul tural implements, harness and saddlery, steam plough, stationary engine, Ameri can waggon, dog-cart, household furniture and effects, and a large quantity of sun dries belonging to the well-known Sher wood estate, the property of P. B. Pass more, Esq. Mr Passmore is a thorough judge of stock, implements and every thing pertaining to station work, and this is a guarantee that the lots to be disposed of on Thursday, July 6th, and on Friday, July 7th, will be worth bidding for. All goods will be on view the day prior to the sale. The live stock, implements, steam plough, and stationary engine will be offered on the first day, and the second day the balance of implements, the house hold furniture and effects, and the sun dries will be submitted. Lunch each day at II a in., and sale at 12 o’clock pre cisely. For further particulars, our readers are referred to our advertising columns.

The Westport.— The steamer West port was sold by auction at Wellington yesterday, and realised Ll2 10s.

Fruit and Forest Trees. —Messrs Davies and Winter, of Rakaia, notify an important sale of fruit and forest trees, to take place on Thursday, July 6.

Thrashing a Pupil. —Another Gram mar School enquiry is on the tapis at Auckland. The head master reported Mr Robertson for thrashing a pupil with un due severity. Masonic. —The installation of the W.M. and officers of the St. John’s Lodge takes place this evening at the Masonic Hall, at half past seven. Visiting breth ren are invited.

’Frisco Mail. —lt will be seen on refer ence to our telegraphic columns that the ’Frisco mail loft" Wellington for Lyttelton this afternoon. The Ashburton portion should be here, per the morning express, to-morrow.

Court-house Accommodation at Rakaia. —It is to be regretted that the Government yesterday expressed itself of the opinion that “no necessity had been shown for an extension of court-house ac commodotion at South Rakaia.” Old Men’s Home. —The Master of the Ashburton Home desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a bundle of wearing apparel from J. Hawdon, Esq., Westerfield. Donations of this kind will be thankfully received by the Master. Lunar Rainbow.— Shortly before ten o’clock on Mondsy night a very fine lunar rainbow was observed by several persons in Ashburton. The bow was one of great beauty, the moonlight enabling its wonderful colors to be plainly discerned. Monumental Mason. —Elsewhere will ho found Mr Thomas King’s announce ment that he has commenced business in Ashburton as a monumental mason. Plans and drawings may bo seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s office, opposite Bank of New Zealand.

Colliers' Steamship Company. —The first meeting of shareholders in the Timaru Colliery Steamship Company was held yesterday. The capital of the Company is LIO.OOO, in 200 shares of LSO each, all the shares have been taken up. The first steamer to be built will bo one carry ing 500 tons of c.oal, and will principally trade between Timaru and the West Coast, where the colliery proprietors have pro mised the Company hearty support. Provisional directors were appointed. The meeting then adjourned to an early date.

The Dunedin Benevolent Institution Enquiry. —The evidence given at the Benevolent Institute enquiry yesterday was by form or and present inmates, and was important, as reflecting on the man agement. One witness, who had been turned out of the • institute for being absent without leave, swore he had seen Quin, the master, the worse of liquor only last Saturday week, but the state ment will probably be contradicted by others. Other evidence given was to tiie effect that before the hrst enquiry was held the visiting committee used to visit the institute about twice a year. Indecent Assault on a Child.—A man named John Watson was brought into Greymouth yesterday morning from Bar rowtown, charged with committing an indecent assault upon Mary Phellan, between eight and nine years of ago. The little girl and her grown up sister had been sleeping in the house for that week, and while the eider sister was called away temporarily, the fellow went into the house and put out the light. He was in the child's bed - room when the sister got back. The child is bruised about the face and throat, where he grasped her to stop her cries, but she is otherwise uninjured. The prisoner will appear before theR.M. in due course.

Proposed Amendments to the Bank ruptcy Laws. —The delegates of the various Chambers of Commerce have sub mitted to the Minister of Justice amend ments which are deemed necessary in the bankruptcy laws. The chief points are these: —To vest the administration of the bankrupt estates in an official assignee; to withhold a discharge from any debtor whose estate does not pay a dividend of at least 10s in the £, unless the debtor can show sufficient cause for his failure, the burden of proof being placed on him; to render the law, so far as possible, a de terrent from insolvency; to vest the bank ruptcy jurisdiction in two judges, specially appointed for that duty. The joint com mittee promised to consider these sugges tions.

Wrestling. —There is a great amount of talk in wrestling circles just now in Dunedin. Slade has accepted Strong’s challenge to wrestle, Border style, on con dition that it comes off in the Theatre, not in the open air. Thornton, who holds the position of Cornish champion, challenges Professor Miller or Slade in collar and elbow or catch as catch can styles, whilst Miller replies to Strong’s Border style challenge that he knows nothing of that style, but will meet him on these condi tions, namely, to take hold in Border style for a certain length of time, then in Grajco-Iloman style for a certain length of time, and whoever scores the greater number of falls to be the vic:or. Mdler would evidently as regards Border style place his dependence on this, that if he could not throw his opponent, ho at any rate would not be thrown himself. Borough Licensing Committee. —An adjourned sitting of the above was held at tho Courthouse at noon to-day. Pre sent—Messrs H. T. Winter (Chairman), T. Bullock, it. Alcorn, and J. Grigg. Tlio meeting was held for the purpose of con sidering Mr John Beecher’s application for a license for the Central Hotel. It will bo remembered that at tho regular sitting of the Committee early in the month, a renewal of the license of this house was refused to Mr Brown, and an adjourned sitting had to bo hold to enable Mr Beecher to lodge an application, which was to-day granted. The Central was ordered to be closed, pending the result of Mr Beecher’s application ; but it has remained open, a special clause in the Act empowering a house to keep open under the circumstances surrounding this case. Tho only other business was the granting of a sura of LIO to the Clerk to the Licensing Bench for his services during the year.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE ['l>i; K HEOTKII’s agency.] The Australian Cricketers. London, June 26. The Australian cricketers commenced their match at Chichester to-day against Eleven of the United South. The weather during the day was fine, and there was a large attendance of specta tors. The Australians went first to the wickets, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost three wickets for 250 {sic.) runs. Massie made 60, and was out ibw 3 Bannerman was caught and bowled for 28 3 Horan was not out for 56. Money and the Markets

Consols have further fallen to gg]4- New Zealand securities remain at the following quotations : —Five per Cent. 10-40 Loan io6]4 ; Five per Cent. 1889 Loan 1063 Four and a Half per Cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 103. Ade laide wheat, ex warehouse, is unchanged at 5133 \'ew Zealand ditto has declined to 495; Adelaide flour, ex store, 355. Australian tallow is unchanged—best beef, 42s 6d 3 best mutton, 43s 6d.

The Wool Sales. At to-day’s svool auction 9,300 bales were catalogued. The tone of the sale was quiet. “Wanted” for Embezzlement. London, June 27.

A man named Ogle has been arrested at Manchester on a charge of embezzlement from Mr Duffett, of Melbourne.

Prepared.

In view of the serious aspect of the Egyptian question great efforts have been made by the Government to be prepared for despatching a force of British troops to Egypt it it should be found necessary. An expeditionary force has been organised, and 20,000 troops, of all arms, are now ready to embark in case of necessity.

The Orient.

Suez, June 26.

The Orient Conipany’s steanrtship Orient, from Australia, homeward bound, arrived here yesterday. Her refrigerating machinery was reported to be working splendidly. The Egyptian Trouble. Constantinople, June 26. The conference of European ambas sadors on the Egyptian question has concluded its sittings. All the envoys who took part in the conference have signed a protocol disavowing the right of any Power to take individual advan tage in Egypt. AUSTRALIAN. [pku rkutbr's aqbsov.] Legal. Melbourne, Yesterday. William Colson, of Prahran, whose stables were seriously damaged by an explosion of dynamite on the 18th ult., has instituted an action against the South British Insurance Company of New Zealand for the amount (L2O) of the policy of insurance issued on the building and contents. The Company pleads non-liability. Tea. A portion of the new season’s tea, ex s.s. Killarney, from Foo Chow, was sold at auction to-day, and realised good average prices. The Defences of the Colony- In the Legislative Assembly this evening the proposal of the Govern ment for completing the defences ot the colony came up for discussion in com mittee.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Committed For Trial. Auckland, To-day. Samuel Walker, aged fifteen, has been committed for trial on a charge of rape on Annie Lyons, aged ten. Assaulting a Lunatic. An ex- warder at the Lunatic Asylum was fined L 5 and costs for an assault on a patient—kicking him on the hack. The warder had been previously dismissed. Te Whanui’s Ultimatum. Taupo, To-day. A party of natives came in to-day from the King Country. Since the Whati whatihoe meeting nothing new has trans pired. Te Whanui, who is well known to be the real power behind Tawhaio’s throne, declares that no railway via Mokau or elsewhere through the Ngati mantopoto country, will be allowed during his lifetime, or until Parliament sitting at Auckland shall have passed new laws to insure the maintenance of Maori authority over the King Country. The ’Frisco Mail. Welling ton, To day. The s.s. Waitaki, with the English mail, arrived here at 11.35 this morning. She sailed for Lyttelton at 2.15 this afternoo'n. Fourteen days For Pitchforking His Wife. Christchurch, To-day. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, J. J. Dowey, for severely wounding his wife with a potato fork, was sentenced to fourteen days’, with hard labor. Flattering. • Dunedin, To-day. Mr Russell, chief officer of the Te Anau, on his promotion to the Manipouri, was the recipient of several addresses and a hand some testimonial from the officers and men of the former vessel.

SPORTING.

HAWKES’ BAY J.C. STEEPLE CHASES.

[by telegraph.] Napier, To-day. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club Steeple chase Meeting was held on tho Hastings racecourse to-day. Between six and seven hundred persons were present. Very few vehicles were on the ground > and only one totalisator. The day was beautifully fine, and the course in excel lent condition for racing.

Maiden Hurdle Race of 30 sovs.; 1£ Miles. Taratara ... ... ... ... 1 Tidal Wave 2

Wild Dayrell ... ... ... 3 Five started. A good start was effected, Lady Bab cutting out the running to op posite tho grand stand, when she was passed by Taratara, the other horses, with the exception of Wild Dayrell, being close up. Lady Bab soon resumed the lead to the back of the course, where all the horses except Wild Day rell were in a cluster. Tidal Wave forged ahead in the straight, coming to tho post, but was overhauled by Taratara, who shot ahead like an arrow, and won easily by half a length, Wild Dayrell being about five lengths behind. Tho race came off without mishap or acci dent of any kind. Steeplechase Handicap, of 100 sovs., distance, three miles. New Year ... ... ... ... 1 Baron ... ... ... ... 2

This was a most exciting race. A G was scratched, and Lone Hand, Grey Momus, Baron, New Year, Sunray, Wild Dayrell, Lady Bab, and Ruahine started. Baron led at the start, the other horses frequently changing positions, Wild Dayrell lay far behind. Coming op posite the stand Ruahine came first, fol lowed by Baron and Now Year. At the double jump Ruahine, Lady Bab, and Lone Hand baulked, the latter persistent ly refusing to negotiate the second hurdle. All the horses with the exception of New Year, Baron, and Sunray were from this out of the race, each refusing the jumps, and New Year maintained the lead to the finish, winning in a canter by half a length. Sunray did not finish. Potts, the jockey, raced spendidly all through.

A BARQUENTINE ASHORE.

Five Lives Lost.

[by telegraph.]

[prom our own correspondent.]

Wellington, To-day.

A painful sensation was caused here this morning on receipt of a telegram from Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, stating that the Hobart-owned barquentine Agnes Jessie had gone ashore, and become a total wreck at Tehoa, and that five lives were lost. The ill-fated craft was owned by Mr H. Chesterman, of Hobart, and was commanded by Captain R. Hawkes, but whether the latter gentleman is amongst those who lost their lives, I have not been able to ascertain j in fact, the intelligence so far (11.30 a.m.) is of the most meagre description, merely announcing the loss of the craft and lives. The vessel was built in iB6O, and was 187 tons burthen, and was on a voyage from Lyttelton to Auckland, with a cargo of grain. She was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company, but for what amount I have not been able to learn.

[pi'.U PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, 12.30. The following are the names of those drowned :R. Carter (boatswain), J. Brown (cook), W. Beckfield, W. Cop ping, and H. Moore. Those saved are —A. Hawkes (master), McArthur (mate), J. Johnston (A. 8.), J. Harding, and J. Humphries (0.5.)

GAOL RETURNS.

We are indebted to our contem porary, the Press , for the following re turns presented, to Parliament, showing the cost and earnings of each prisoner in the principal gaols of the colony : Gross cost per pri- Earnings. soner. Net.

THE COLONIAL TREASURER INTERVIEWED.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

[FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

Wellington, Yesterday.

A deputation headed by Mr Levestara, consisting of Messrs Shepherd, Seaton, White, Sutton, Cadraan, Bracken, Hut chison, Foldwick, J. Buchanan, and others, waited on the Colonial Treasurer this morning, at the request of the Friendly Societies, asking that the pay ment of the quinquennial investigation charge be made on the public revenue and not on the Societies. Mr Shepherd ex plained matters, contending that the cost of the investigation was a proper public charge. Mr Levestam consideied that if not done sev ral lodges and societies would be likely to carry- on without registration, and that valuation was no benefit to them, but was only of public interest. Mr Feld wick said Government supervision and check might reasonably be paid for by Government, especially as the coat of one or two prosecutions of defaulting secre taries might cost the State still more. Another member suggested that Govern ment might do the worl' free of charge, it being a mere matter of working up re turns. Major Atkinson, who appeared averse to the proposition at first, said he would give the matter his most favorable consideration.

PARLIAMENTARY .

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Tuesday, June 27. THE HON. MR PHAKAZVN’S CASE. The Hon. Mr Oliver gave notice to move the appointment of a committee to consider the case of the Hon. Mr Phar azyn, and to report whether he should be relieved of the disabilities he incurred through personation at the last election. BILLS PASSED. The Waikato Confiscated Land Bill and the Trades Marks Act Amendment Bill were read a third time and passed. QUESTIONS. In reply to a question it was stated that Government had prepared a measure con solidating and amending the land transfer laws, and that during the recess it would be distributed amongst those interested for suggestions, and be brought in next session. The question of land transfer assurance fees on Crown grants would be dealt with. PAPERS. Papers in connection with the pay to the Thames Scottish Corps for service at Parihaka were laid on the table. prisoners’ diet. A copy of the regulations under which different scales of diet are allowed to prisoners was ordered to be laid on the (able. THE BROGDEN CLAIMS. Messrs McLean, Miller, Pollen, Stevens, and Oliver were elected by ballot a joint committee to consider and report upon the propriety of giving the consent of the Government to a reference of the Brog den claims, under the provisions of the Government Contractors Arbitration Act, 1872. AUCKLAND HARBOR BOARD BILD. The Council went into committee on the Auckland Harbor Board Hill, which was reported without any material amend ment. The Council rose at 5.10 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, June 27. The House met at 2.30 p.m. PETITIONS. The following petitions were presented: Prom the brewers on the West Coast, praying for the abolition of the beer duty; from settlers in Otago and the office bearers of the Dunedin Freethouget As sociation against the reading of the Bible in schools. The member presenting the petition explained that three-fourths of

che parties tigning the petition were Scotchmen, and either were or had been Presbyterians. QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, it was stated : That it was proposed to insert a clause in the Local Government Bill for enabling county councils to pass by-laws regulating the width of tires of vehicles used on roads within the counties.—Last year a Bill was introduced with the view of stop ping the progress of the harbor works, New Plymouth harbor. The Bill was debated, but was not carried, and the question had remained in that state ever since.— Provision would be made for the erection of a telegraph line from llakaia to Meth von. —Government was watching with interest the outcome of the establishment of an agricultural college at Lincoln, Can terbury, and the result of that institution

would guide them as to the propriety of the Government taking steps for the establishment of similar institutions else where.—No necessity had been shown for the extension of courthouse accommoda tion being provided at South Rakaia.. aliens. ■ The Hon. Mr Lick moved the second reading of the Aliens Act Amendment Bill. He explained that the chief provi sion of the Bill was that when parents became naturalised their children should also have the same privileges secured foe them. Carried.

SHERIFFS ACT. The second reading of the Sheriffs Aot 1858) Amendment Bill was carried.

LICENSING ACT. The Hon. Mr Dick moved the second reading of the Licensing Act Amendment Bill.

Mr Johnston supported the Bill, but; intimated that in committee he would move that Ihe appointment of committees be left irt the hands of the Government. Th»t was the course adopted under the old system, and he was not aware of any complaint having been made against the * practice. It was anomalous to leave these appointments in the hands of the local . bodies, inasmuch as these local bodies de rived the fees from these licenses. Again he complained that the elective system had been attended with a great deal of un necessary expense. Mr Sutton also spoke in favor of a re turn to the nominated system, with the alternative proposal that the County Councils should be the licensing bodies. As the Bill stood, ho did not think the local holies would thank them for the., function proposed to be conferred, on them. It would be found to swallow up," more in expense than the revenue it would return. It had been shown that these elections were virtually a dead let ter. The people would have nothing to do with them. They did not want to be worried with these ever-recurring elec tions. ’ 1

Mr Fish said the Act as passed last session had been a great mistake. Alive' to what was their real interest the com-' munity did not wish to be troubled con stantly with elections and trifling affairs’ 1 of the kind. It was to he regretted that the opinion of the licensed victuallers', bad not been taken on this subject, as the effect was unnecessarily to bring two im portant sections of the community-, annually into antagonism with each other. There was no body of men more respect able in Otago, at all events, than the holders of these licenses, and yet the whole design of this Act was to worry them in every possible way as if they, were hardened criminals. The endorsa- r tion of licenses was likewise an absurdity, i and was very properly repealed in: the -’ Bill before the House. He also objected"’ to the restriction of females being era- •' pkyed to a particular hour at night.. lts i effect was that bar girls being compelled to leave the bar at 11 o’clock p.ra.4 in houses open till midnight, necessitated,? the employment of a separate and other wise unnecessary staff of employees. Had the framer of that restriction been honest be would have prohibited the employment of females at all. In his district nineteen voted one way, and twenty the other. The result was that for a period of three years this vote of one prevented any new license being granted. It was wrong, and - the Government allowed itself to be hoodwinked by a parcel of fanatics. He objected to the restrictions of the - bottle licenses to Otago and Nelson, us also the provisions of the Bill in reference to local bodies. Mr W. M. Green supported the Act of last session, expressing his opinion that when it came to be better understood tit ? would be found an acceptable as- well >as a good-working measure. . Referring to ~; I the employment of bar girls, he said , all ‘ 4 the evil was wrought after ten o’clock.- . Hon. members might laugh, but would only say “ Evil be to him that'evil thinks.” He would like to ask members. /J how they would like members of their own families to be within the scope of 1 these degrading influences. He defended . the election system. A little more' publicity was necessary for the election of the committees, and it might be well if the elections were all fixed for the one day. In that case he opined that the privilege would be more largely exer cised.

Mr Barron thought it was premature io pronounce a decided opinion as to the working of the Act. Colonel Trimble thought the question should be left as it was for another year at least. If any change was to be made, then, he argued, that it should be left in the hands of the local bodies to deal with the Act.

Mr Stevens moved that the Bill be re ferred to a select committee. After some further discussion, Mr Mac andrew suggested that the Bill should .be read a second time, and be then referred to a Select Committee. Amendments were required in the existing Act, and he thought that would be the shortest way to get at them. Mr Hurst also agreed in that view. Mr Stevens intimated his willingness to follow the course proposed, and with draw his amendment, so as to enable the Bill to be read a second time, after which it would go to a Select Committee. Ultimately the Bill was read a second time, and ordered to be committed that day fortnight.

LAW PRACTITIONERS BILL. Sir George Grey, with consent, gave notice that he would move that the Law Practitioners Bill be taken as a first order of the day to-morrow.

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. In Committee of Supply, an interim Supply Bill, amounting to L 250,000 was introduced, and on being reported was passed through all its stages.

THE POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT. Mr Montgomery asked that they should be informed when the Public Works Statement would be brought down. The Hon. Major Atkinson said the policy of the Government was before the House. If he meant the schedule of the railways to be constructed, they had not yet got it ready. They had declared their intentions as to local government, bor rowing, etc. The details were not ready. They had not undertaken to bring in a new policy regarding local Government. The Government had provided all the information that could be reasonably asked. An Opposition without a'policy or organisation was simply to cavil at what was done. As a Government, they must claim the right to bring forward de tails of policy from time to time as occa sion offered. He would undertake, before Friday, to explain the order they meant to follow, and when the various details would be brought down. Mr Montgomery said there was a well organised Opposition. It was a notorious fact that Local Government Bills had been introduced and withdrawn. What guar antee had they that the policy Bills of this session would not fare similarly. They knew about the borrowing proposals, but they did not know how the money was going to be expended. That was what they wanted to know. Sir G. Grey moved as an amendment that the Pre-emptive Right Book of North and South Canterbury be printed and laid on the table. It was necessary for the purpose of giving information, so that members might make up their minds re the land policy. The Hon. Major Atkinson hoped Sir G. Grey would withdraw his amendment.. He had the work in progress, but i equired further information. It was a very large: work. Had the estimates been gone on with they might have bad their attention directed to soma of the more important subjects referred to in the speeches made. by members. The experience of modem

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1882.



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rnHE LATEST NOVELTY FROM X PARIS. THE WONDERFUL ANT3> POPIJIKUMPTUABI. On being wound up, it flies round and round upwards in the air, to an immense height, flapping its wings in the most life-like manner. Price Is Od. ANDRE WES BROS., Booksellers, Stationers, etc., East street south. 334 e INTER BOOTS. WINTER BOOTS. C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, East street*;Ashburton, and Tinwald, has just received'tt large assortment of Strong and Useful Boots for this season of the year, which he is selling at Christchurch prices. 998 e LOCAL INDUSTRY - . SUPPORT John Meech, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Begs to invito 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 urnishing at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of repairs. Furniture given. bought, and high prices Furniture lent, on weekly and monthly payments JOHN~MEECH, Burnett stbeb Opposite the Mail Office.



IP £ -j-% I A N O S. f Cheat Variety. ■ The Celobiated Brinameads, Ibach, Brard, Baucer, Shaller. Bond, Ronisch. ORGANS. Smith, Parlor, and Church,— lsgs. to UOga. Second-hand Pianos, Organs, harmo niums,—£B 10s to £Ao- DEFERRED PAYMENTS. THB MOST MARVELLOUS MUSICAL £ INSTRUMENT OF THE AGE IS THB Orguinette, f Hot Majesty's Royal Letters Patent, child can perform on it, : either Ope* ~, op Sacred Music, after one action. and German Concer- Brass Instruments, &o. N MUSIC SALOON, Tahobbo sthebt. s; (Agent for Begg and Co). (celebrated tuner) 0084 B.J. raws



Wanted WANTED A MASTER for the Longbeach District Main School. Salary, according to Government scale. Applications will bo received until the Ist July, by JOHN GRIGG, 8060 Chairman. ANTED KNOWN—That the Test i place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Hayes’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. 6b9e 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. WANTED Known—The late Proprie tress of th'e A 1 Restaurant has Removed to those new and commodious ptethises 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. Gs3e TA7ANTED 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 _ Special Advertisements^



rjp 0 FAEM KR S. ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP WHEAT BARLEY OATS GRASS SEED AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. ADVANCES ON GROWING CROPS. The Undersigned are prepared to make liberal Gash 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 0. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, mOBAOCONIST, FANCY GOODS 1. AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B. D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con certinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organs, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Qaircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 257 a



O T 1 C E. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT 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, Ac. Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime„ Timber, Ac. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Chicken Wheat, &c. Note the >' ddress— NEXT MR JOSEPH CLARK’S, WEST STREET. 181 e



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 goods:— Flour, by the sack... ... £1 501 b Sharps, per bag Bran ~ Oats, per bushel Oaten Sheaf Chaff, per ton SOAP. CANDLES. SOAP. 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, Bdper bar Superior Palo Yellow Soap, 12s per box Candles—Good Composite, 6d per lb Candles—Superior Wax, Is per lb Candles -Carriage, Is 2d per lb. CASH. Ashburton. 732 e



SCHOOL BOOKS. SCHOOL STATIONERY. SCHOOL COMMITTEES SUPPLIED. Foolscap from 16s per Ream, Cash. Envelopes ~ Gs 6d per 1,000 ~ Note-Paper, Five Quires, la ~ A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Ledgers. Cash, Day Books, and Ledger Books IN STOCK. Toys Fancy Goods, Crewel Wools, &c. H. M. Jones. Stationer and Bookseller, Gr. Adams & Co., PRACTICAL ENGLISH WATCH 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 Tears. A splendid assortment of the Newest Patterns in Gold and Silver Jewellery. Novelties in Greenstone. 471 e /"HASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The V,/. Guardian office,



Special Advertisements. mflE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN i AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, Ofc'A AAA TO LEND', in sums of £50,000 £3 o o And upwards, on the security of Freehold Property, at Lowest Current Ratos.



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. UTU MN. | 1882. | WIN TE R. The First Portion of the



New Goods for this Season, comprising over twenty cases are now opened up. The Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing is especially recommended, and Parents and Guardians will find it advantageous to make an early selection. The Stock of Men’s Clothing is simply superb, and the variety of Hats, Hoisery, Blankets, Flannels, and Shirtings second to none in New Zealand. Agents for the Celebrated Wertheim Machines. Ashburton Branch: W. SPAR RO W, Manager. 692 c



E W COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. Tho Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS, and has now on Stock and to Arrive, a large supply of the beat Newcastle Coals, (From tho 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.



rjl AK E NOTICE. Everett Brothers Are still in Ashburton, find 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 Lan'e Stock of MEN’S SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, &c. Note the address ; EVERETT BROS., Havelock street, Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms.



More Than He Could Stand. —The following amusing diologue was overheard on a recent night in George street, Dun edin, between a police officer and one of the larrikin band who was transgressing the laws at a street corner :—Sergeant : “ Do you know what it is, my fine fellow ; you’re just within measurable distance of raysonable surpiciou. ” Larrikin : “ Oh, glory, Sargint, take me at wanst, but don’t talk to me in that way.”