SHIPPING.

'PORT OP LYTTELTON.

Arrived. To-day. \Vaitaki, s.s.,' from Wellington. Te Anau, s.s., from tho South. Sailed. Yesterday. Manipouri, s. s., for tho South. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Arrived —Rotorua, from Sydney. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Penguin, from Picton and Kelson ; Wonaka, from the South ; Go- Ahead, from Lyttelton; Nelson, from Kafpara to Lyttelton (wind bound) ; Wai taki, from Manuk an, via Taranald. Sailed —Penguin, for Nelson ; Kiwi, for the-East Coast. , _ . Port Chalmers, _ To-day. 'Arrived—Hero, b.s. , from Melbourne.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

f-- AUCTION SALES To-morrow, fa* . Friday, June 30. Mr Alfred Harrison, at the corner of East Bolt and Moore street -liorsc, Dray, Harness. Carpenter’s Plant, Ac.; 12 noon. Saturday, July j. Mr Alfied Harrison, at his yards— Horses,' Pigs, Produce, &c.; 12 noon. Mr. T. Bullock, at his rooms, East street Landed Property ; 1 o’clock. Mr T, : Bullock, at the Bazaar—Horses ; 1.30 p.n». io Tuesday, July 4. J. T. Ford and Co., at the Tinwald Yards Horses and Agricultural Implements; 11 o’clock. Matson,. Cox and Co., at the Ashburton ( ’ Yards —Stock. ; Thursday, July 6. H;-Matson and Co., on the Sherwood Estate— Great Clearing Sale of Live Stock, Implements, Furniture, &o.; 12 noon. . Davies and at Rakaia Fruit and : Forest Trees and Sundries ; 1 o’clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c To-Night, Thursday, June 29. St Stephen’s Church—Tea and Concert, Town Hall. To-morrow, Friday, June 30. Bazaar, Tea, and Concert, at Mothven. Meeting of Subscribers to Wakanui Li brary, 7-30 p.m. Somerset Lodge, Monthly Meeting, n the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, 7.30. ■ Tuesday, July 4. ashburton Permanent Building andln vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. Ccunty 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.

Trains Leave Ashburton foe Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 11a.m., and (Express)s.4o p.m. ‘Trains Leave Ashburton for Timaro AND South, at 6.50 a. m,, 10.32 a.m. (Express), and A4sp. m. —the latter pre ceding no farther than Timaru. »nm Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 20 a.ra. (Express), 435 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.45 a.m., 5.28 p.m. (Express), and 8.10 p.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1882. Barmaids.

TOWN EDITION. [ fcsucd at 4.. 40 ;j. in. j

In the course of the debate in the House on Tuesday on tiic Licensing Act Amendment Bill, several members expressed themselves averse to the em ployment of barmaids. It is well that the matter has been thus publicly venti lated ; possibly it may result in some thing being done to knock upon the head a system which subjects young women and girls to what Mr Green justly characterised the “ degrading in fluences ” of the tap-room. The ques tion whether barmaids should be allowed to remain at work until ten o’clock or eleven o’clock at night— which seems to have exercised certain members considerably on Tuesday evening—appears to us to be im material 3 we are of Mr Fish’s opinion, “ that had the framer of the restriction (relative to the hour at which women should cease to serve in bars) been honest, he would have prohibited the employment of females at all.” For many and obvious reasons women should be excluded from the bar-room. The frequent sight of drunken men, and the more frequent sound of bad language can hardly prove edifying, any more than the vapid inanities uttered by the young fellows who devote their leisure to the bar-room and the billiard room. And yet the barmaid is brought more or less, according to circum stances, into contact with these people every day, almost every hour, of her life. What wonder, surrounded by such influences that she so frequently falls? They manage these things bet ter in America. Throughout the Great Republic not a solitary barmaid will be found. The “ bar-tender,” to use the American term, is invariably of the sterner sex. The Americans, a nation, have a far more exalted notion of women, and the place they ought to occupy in society than obtains amongst English people. In the States young women and girls are employed by thousands in ware-rooms and factories, in shops, stores and offlees, but behind the bar counter, never. Possibly the day may dawn when we shall take a leaf from America’s book in this mat ter. We should be glad to think that day was not far distant.

A Hint.

The international Exhibition at Christchurch will now very shortly

close. The “ World’s Fair,” to call it by a rather high-sounding name, has been liberally patronised during the time it has been on view, and has attracted visitors from all parts of the colony. The attendance would pro bably have been even larger, as we venture to think, had the Railway De partment been a little more liberal in offering facilities to some country resi dents to run up to Christchurch. The Southland and Otago people appear to have fared better in this respect than the residents of Canterbury. Cheap excursion trains from our part of the world, at all events, have been few and far between. Is it too late to suggest to the powers that be (the railway powers we mean) that another cheap excursion or two from Ashburton would probably be much appreciated by the residents? We have had “specials” passing through here at all sorts of hours at night and in the early morn ing, filled 'with people bound for the Exhibition, but only two excursion trains have as yet, we believe, started from Ashburton.

’Frisco Mail. —The Ashburton portion of the ’Frisco mail arrived here shortly after noon to-day per special train.

District Court. —Tho next sitting of the above is adjourned from Wednesday, July Thursday, July G, at lO^a.m. Obituary. —From a private telegram wo learn that Sirs Murdoch, wife of Dr Murdoch, late of Ashburton, died in Dunedin this morning. English and Australian Outward Mails. —Mails for the United Kingdom and Australian Colonies, per Manipouri, close at the Bluff on Saturday, July Ist, at noon.

Methven. —A bazaar, tea, and concert will be held at Methven to-morrow. Tho bazaar opens at three o’clock in the after noon ; lea will be on the table at five, and the concert commences at eight. The festivities will wind up with a dance. Bravo Mothven Musical. —Attention is directed to the announcement elsewhere by Messrs J. R. West : nd Co., of Dunedin, notifying the appointment of Mr G. F. Henry as their Ashburton agent, who will bo prepared to supply pianos, organs, harmoniums, brass, wind, and stringed instruments, as well as tho latest novelties in sheet music. The services of Miss Gates, organist at St. Stephen’s Church, have been retained, and she will be in attendance daily at Mr Henry’s establishment to receive pupils for musical tuition.

The “ Golden Balls ” in Ashburton —A second application for a pawnbroker’s license will he made at our local Temple of Justice to-morrow, we understand, before Mr Bcswick, 11. M., the would-be “ uncle ” again hailing from Timaru, which town appears to have made a dead set at Ashburton as a field for pawnbrok ing enterprise. ■lt is not many months ago since another Timaruite asked for (and was refused) a licence. Whether Mr Salek will meet with better luck in mak ing his application for permission to hoist the golden halls than befell Mr Fruhauf, remains to he seen.

Wesleyan. —At the quarterly meeting of office-bearers of the Ashburton Wes leyan circuit, held in the Cameron street Church vestry, last night, there were fif teen members present, the Rev. 0. H. Standage pressing. The roll of mem bership showed a large increase for the past throe months, and devout thankful ness was expressed for ibis pleasing and encouraging result of church work. The balance-sheet, as presented by the circuit stewards, showed that during the quarter LI 13 had been received, with an expendi ture of LI2G, leaving a debit balance of Ll 3, it being explained that there were special charges on the circuit for ;he past quarter, which would not occur again for a long time. A report of the Sunday School department, read by the secretary, showed that the school was working well, and in addition to acquisitions in the shape of teachers, it was reported that dur ing the quarter nearly thirty of the scholars had been converted. A deputa tion was appointed by the meeting to confer with the Evangelistic Committee re future services proposed to be hold in the Town Hall, and a lengthy conversation on the Wesleyan cause at Seafield, resulted in the matter being referred to a meeting to be held on Saturday next. It was re solved to hold a congregational tea meet ing on Thursday night next, and a com mittee appointed to carry out the arrange ments. It was reported that services were in future to bo held at Elgin every alternate Sunday afternoon, and after consideration of minor matters the mooting terminated.

Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Rail way Company. —The fourth annual meet ing of shareholders was held yesterday afternoon, at the offices of the Canterbury Fire Association, Fisher’s Buildings, Hereford street, Mr George Hart, chair man of tho directorate, presiding. The net traffic returns were shown to be L3OO in excess of those of last year, notwith standing tho great decrease in grain traffic; representing 2| per cent, on tho certified cost of the line, L 74.000. The Govern ment had paid their portion of deficiency for the year 18*0-81, but the Ashburton County Council had hitherto declined to collect the amount of rates duo from the railway district, required to make up the balance of such deficiency, as guaranteed by the District Railways Act, 1877- It was, however, confidently hoped they would shortly accede to the direction of the Government, and levy the necessary rate. In accordance with the request of the ratepayers, a detailed survey and es timate of the cost ot tho extension of the line to Buculeuch had been prepared; but until the rates directed to bo levied by the Government shall have been collected by the Ashburion County Council tho directors could not recommend further proceeding with the work. The number of shares issued was 3,744, at L2O each, 50s per share being called up, making L 9,360, less L 321 10s for calls unpaid. Debentures issued, accrued interest and sundry creditors amounted ta L 72,283 12s 7d. The assets amounted to L75,5G6 14s lid, being railway property L 74,000, sundry debtors, L 505 15s 7d, cash, less outstanding cheques, LI,OOO 18s lid To these should bo added proportion of defi ciency for 1880-81, duo from rates to be levied by the Ashburton Council, ditto for 1881-82, and also proportion of defici ency for 1881-82 to bo received from Go vernmenr. Traffic receipts amounted to L 4,872 18a fid, and amount of revenue in excess of working expenses, LI ,930 6a 2d. The chairmen, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said a num ber of buildings were being put up at Metlivcn, the increasing prosperity of which would tend to augment both goods and passenger traffic on the line. Go vernment no doubt would, as usual, promptly forward their quota of the defi ciency of the past year. Tbo motion was seconded by Mr A. Cuff, and carried. In reply to a question the chairman said the amount of tho debentures was LO-4,200. Mr J. T. Ford proposed, and Mr J. An derson seconded —“That in the event of the rates directed to bo levied by the Ash burton County Council being received tho directors are authorised, and are hereby empowered, to pay to the shareholders a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent on the paid-up capital of tho company.” Car ried. Messrs George Hart, J. L. Coster, and D. G. Holmes wore re-elucted direc tors, and Mr John Ollivler was re-elected auditor. The sura of LSO was voted to bo divided between the directors. . Votes of thanks to tho directors and to the chairman concluded tho proceedings,— Press.

Excursion to the Exhibition. —A cheap excursion to the exhibition is an nounced for Tuesday, July 4th. St. Andrew’s, Tinwald.— A meeting will be held in the vestry of the above Church, to-morrow, at 7 p.m , to wind up the affairs of the late concert.

Temperance. —The Christian Temper ance Society in connection with the Ash burton Wesleyan Church hold a meeting to-night, an announcement concerning which appears elsewhere. Salvage Company. The Salvage Company announce that they will open on July Ist in Ashburton, having secured premises in East street, next Mr Patch ing’s. See advertisement. The Farnik Case.— At tho Teachers’ Institute, Dunedin, yesterday, the Farnio case was discussed. Speeches were de livered by Mr Stout, Rev. Dr Macgregor, and others. The following resolution was carried :—“ That this Institute learns with regret that tho Education Board of Otago have dispensed with Mr Faniio’s services, and that as Mr Farnie had not offended against any regulation of the Board, this"lnstitute respectfully requests that the Boaid will see fit to reconsider their decision.”

Ashburton Items. —At yesterdays mooting of the Christchurch Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, a letter was road from the Ashburton Hospital and Charit able Aid Committee, forwarding copy of the following resolution, viz : —That on application made, and after proper en quiry in such cases as are shown to be residents of the County or Borough _of Ashburton and admitted into the Christ church Hospital, the maintenance will bo ' defrayed by this Committee in cases of ne cessity.” The letter was received. Mr Harris, master of tho Old Men’s Home, wrote reporting the concert of Wednesday evening last, at tho Homo, and added —• “ Tho Wesleyan denomination hold Divine service hero every Sunday, and Mr Scott will hold service every alternate Wednesday evening ; and I think the services would be much more appreciated if wo had a piano or harmonium to accom pany the singing, besides the convenience it would-be to the ladies and gentlemen "etting up entertainments for the in mates. I should very much like, with the approval of tho Board, to open a sub scription list in Christchurch and Ashbur ton towards an instrument for the Home. I have no doubt is it a call that would be liberally responded to by the public.”

Masonic Installation. —The installa tion of the officers for the ensuing year of the St John’s Lodge, 1853, E.C., took place last evening, at the Masonic Hull. There was a good attendance of brethren, including a number of visitors from vari ous lodges in the Canterbury district. The following visiting Past-Masters wore also present;—Bros. Moss, Stephenson, Bradley, Dempsey, Braddell, and S. B. Nelson, W.M. Owing to some of the Grand Lodge officers being unable to be present to perform the ceremony of in stallation, Bio. I.P.M. Gundry (St John’s Lodge) was instructed to undertake the duly, which was very effectively per formed. P.M. Bro, Moss also helped considerably by delivering the charges to the Wardens and Lodge. The following officers were elected; Edward Saunders, W.M. ; W. H. Zouch, I.P.M. ; E. G. Crisp, S. vV. ; C. C. books, J W. ; A. Curtis, Treasurer ; T. H Zouch, Secre tary; 0. Hogg, S.D.; 0. B. M. Branson, D C.; J. Tasker, 1.G.; R. Cullen, Tyler. The officers for J.D. and organist were not installed, the brother who was elected for the former being unable to be present, owing to a severe accident. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the banquet gallery, where a very nice spread was laid by the officers of the St John’s Lodge, and was partaken of by all the brethren present. The usual loyal and fraternal toasts followed, and several capital songs were rendered by the foliow iug-brothren, namely:—Bros. 11. Stephen son, Bradley, Williams, H. Gates, and R. Cullen during the evening, which was very pleasantly spent and enjoyed by those present.

Upper Ashburton Road Board.— The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday last. Present—Messrs D. McLean (chairman), Williamson, Stitt, and Sargeant, Mr Harper being absent through indisposition. The Overseer’s report for the last month was read, where in ho mentioned that Devery’s contract for shingling on Hackthorne road had not been started, and that the shingling of Alf >rd Forest road had not been com menced. Ho was requested to see that both works be commenced at once. Cor respondence was read as follows;—From the Ashburton County Council Planting Committee, asking the Baard to recom mend gravel reserves for planting, prefer ence to bo given to those already fenced. The Board selected six reserves suitably apart in the district, subject to the com mittee’s approval Tbo County Council also wrote enclosing copy of paragraph of the engineer’s report re widening ap proaches to the Ashburton railway bridge. The Board, alter considering the terms proposed, decided that one-eighth of the cost (instead of one-fourth as asked) was as much as, in justice, they could pay, and they thought that, the work being a public one, the Kaugitata and Wakanui Boards ought to contribute towards the cost; and further, those bodies nearer the bills were equally entitled to give their quota, as sheep, cattle, horses, and machines formed the main traffic of the bridge, and they come and go from all quarters of the county. Prom the secretary Ashbur ton Racing Club, asking the Board to take 'into their consideration the planting of the reserve No. 1030, at the corner uf the racecourse let by the Board to the Club The Clerk was requested to reply the Board lias already decided on reserves to bo planted. Mr Sutherland wrote re his contract for road repairs, en closing an account for extra shingling.— The Clerk to reply to Mr Sutherland’s letter. Mr Bell wrote, offering terms for the Board’s reserve 2040, at Tinwald. _The Clerk to reply Hie reserve would be let by tender. The Clerk was directed to give Mr Remington notice to fence the travel reserve he occupies. He was also requested to give notice to occupiers to clear gorse from roads opposite their suctions, as this has been done in times past, and very little notice taken, and to notify that after tills the Board will do the work at owners’ cost. It was then resolved, “That from the date of this meeting the Ashburton Mail have one month of the Board’s work, advertising, etc., the Guardian the same for three issues, or as many as will amount to the Mail’s ant, alternately.” “ Tint no work will be let by tender in future unless three members are present.” The Clerk was requested to notify that (bo Board, at its next mooting intend to strike a rate of Is in the LI on all the rateable pro perty in the district. He was also ic quested to call for tenders for fencing, ploughing, and harrowing certain reserves, and for planting same, and, at the same time, call for tenders f: r other works to be specified, tenders to bo opened at Mr D. Williamson’s store, Fast street Ash burton, on Saturday, the Bth July, at noon. In reply to the County Council's letter re planting gravel reserves, the Clerk was instructed to reply that the numbers of the reserves the Board had decided on as being tbo moat suitable are —No. 1 Ward : Ashburton Borough En dowment, Hinds, reserve 1984, and east of tho Great South Railway road, towards Winslow, No. 1423.—N0. 2 Ward : Re serve 1933, Wosterfield run.—No. 3 Ward : 1943, Alford Foro.t Road.—No. 4 Ward : 1942, Winchmoru run.—No. 5 Ward ; 1406, Digby’s road to Saunders’ mill Accounts were then passed, and the Board adjourned. I

The Late Accident to Du Ross. —We are g'al to record that Dr Ross has suffi ciently recovered from the effects of his late accident to be able to take carriage exercise, although some time must yet elapse before he will be able to resume practice.

Hawke’s Bay Steeplechaser. —The following concludes our report of the above meeting;—Maiden Steeplechase; 50 sovs; two miles. Mr Bloomfield’s Tartar, aged, 1; Mr Hislop’s Tidal Wave, 5 years, 2° Mr Allan McLean’s gg, by Snowdon, aged, 3. Consolation Handicap; 60 sovs; two miles. Mr Enderby’s Mount, 5 years, 1; Mr Rae’s Grey Momus, aged, 2; Mr Donnelly’s Ruahine, aged, 3 Won, after a good race, by a couple of lengths.

Meat Display. — A very excellent dis play of mutton and beef is now to be seen at the City Butchery, opposite Baring square. The carcases of sheep are very fine indeed, and range from 110 to 125 lbs in weight, and are undoubtedly the finest that have been seen in Ashburton. The meat is nicely decorated, and looked quite as well as any display wo have seen in much larger towns, and reflected great credit upon Mr Lancaster and his shop men. The mutton came from the Long beach estate.

t-.T Stephen’s Chukchi Tea Meeting.— Great preparations have been making at the Town Hall this afternoon for the tea meeting and concert in connection with the above church, to take place this even ing. Tables have be n laid the whole length of the Hall, the arrangements having boon carried out under the per sonal supervision of a number of young ladies. Tea will be on the tables at 5.30, and the concert takes place about half past seven. A most attractive programme has been prepared, and wa expect to chronicle a crowded house. A Copious Petition. —A curious peti tion was presented to-day (says the cor respondent of the Press , wiring from Wellington last night) by Mr H. Thom son. It was from Mr John Leaf Wilson, of Christchurch, produce merchant, who complains that owing to a telegraphic order for “10” tons of potatoes being transmitted by the telegraph operator as “60” tons, he was put to loss and ex pense amounting to L 164, because the customer refused delivery of the excess over quantity ordered. He, therefore, prays Parliament to grant him redress foi loss sustained through the mistake made

by the Telegraph Department. An Interesting Letter. — A gentleman who recently paid a visit to the colony writes to a friend in Dunedin as follows . Loudon, 29th of March, 1882. 1 have arrived here after a favorable voyage, and in attending to my business daring the last fortnight I have gained some infor mation which may be of interest to you and some of your friends. I have brought Homo with me samples of New Zealand wheat, and I find there is nothing to bo compared with it offering from any quar ter of the world. lam selling my cargoes at the very lop price. I have been in communication with experts in the seed trade, and, excellent as the quality of the New Zealand wheat is, I am satisfied that even that may be much improved upon by using a change of seed. lam shipping five or six varieties of hard Russian red wheats to Port Chalmers, and the experts assure mo that, from the results obtained in other countries, they confidently ex pect that these wheats, acclimatised in New Zealand, will produce a sample finer than anything known yet. The superiority of the samples of New Zealand oats, bar ley, beans, and peas, over those exhibited from other parts of the world, is even more pronounced than in the case of wheat. The people here listen in amaze ment when I tell them that there are five or six million acres of land already opened up by roads and railways, and capable of producing such cereals, the owners of which have ploughed up and laid it down in orass to produce wool. —Clutha Leader. The Murderer Winiata. Winiata arrived at Auckland by train last night. There was a great crowd at the station, and some slight hooting. The police got a carriage and drove off rapidly with the prisoner, who was manacled. He was charged in the usual way at the police station. The handcuffs were removed, and he was placed in a separate cell. Barlow came down by the train and went to the Maori settlement at Mangarei. The story of drugging and chloroforming turns out a fabrication. Barlow never had time to inform Constable Gillies that he was coming, and Winiata was leaving Barlow’s settlement next day, and he had either to capture him at once or lose his chance. Gillies had been watching at the rendez vous arranged for a weetc. No one knew anything but Sergeant McGoverin, Gillies, and Barlow, so that it the plan failed it might be again attempted. The material witnesses are all handy, but two persons who gave evidence at the inquest on Packer have since died. There is some suspicion ot Winiata’s being implicated in another murder previous to Packer’s. Winiata was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for stealing a saddle from Collins, of Onehunga. The evidence on which he was convicted was given by an other Maori. Shortly after the expiration of his sentence this native disappeared, and has never been heard of since. Wini ata gave out that he died at Mangarei, but recent enquiries reveal the fact that no one else knows anything about his death. By telegram from Auckland to-day, we I am that tiienatives there condemn the mode of Winiata’s capture. Winiata was brought before the Police Court to-day and remanded. He states that Harry, a half-caste, murdered Packer, and escaped to the Bay of Islands. He also says the King will be angry at his capture, as when Hiroki was taken he said “the Pakeha is treacherous. ”

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[PEU RBUTBll’s AGENCY.] Native Troops for Egypt. London, June 27. In the House of Commons this after noon the Marquis of Hartington, Secre tary of State for India, in reply to a question, said that the Government were at present in communication with the Marquis of Ripon, Viceroy of India, on the subject of the despatch of Native troops to Egypt. The Russian Ambassador. It is announced that Baron Mohren heim, at present Russian Ambassador at Copenhagen, has been appointed Ambassador at London, vice Prince Lobanoff, appointed to Vienna. The Australian Cricketers. The cricket match, Australians ver sus United South of England Eleven, was resumed to-day at Chichester. The weather was very fine, and a large number of spectators were present. The Australians continued their first innings, which closed for a total of 501. Bannerman was stumped for 88, and Horan was caught for 112. At the close of the day’s play the Home team in their first innings had lost three wickets for 67 runs. Mr VV. G. Grace only scored 4. Money and the Markets. Cansois remain at New Zea land securities are quoted as follows : —Five per Cent. 10-40 Loan 105 Five per Cent. 1889 Loan 106; Four and a Half per Cent. 1879-1904 Loan, The markets for colonial breadstuffs and tallow are without quot- J

able change. Scotch pig iron, No. i, f.o.b. in Clyde, remains at 51s per ton. The Wool Sales. A fair demand was experienced at to-day’s wool sale. The catalogue comprised 6,900 bales. High Treason. Walsh, an Irishman who was recently arrested at Clerkenwell in connection with the seizure of arms at that place, was brought up at the Police Court yesterday on a charge of high treason and committed for trial. Fenian Conspiracy. Rumor is current here to the effect that the authorities are in possession of evidence revealing the existence of a wide spread Fenian conspiracy. The Canal in Jeopardy. It is reported that the Egyptians art about to take steps to obtain possessior and command of the Suez Canal, anc it is further stated that secret prepara lion have been completed to destro; the banks of the Canal in order to pre vent the passage of ships. The Australians again Victorious. London, June 28. The cricket match, Australians a United South of England Eleven, ha resulted in a victory for the Australian by one innings, with 263 runs to span

AUSTRALIAN.

[l>mi UEUTEU’s AOUNUY.] Sir Julius’ Mission.

Melbourne, Yesterday. Sir Julius Vogel, who was passenger by the steamer Austral, which arrived yesterday, represents the Australian Electric Light, Power, and Storage Company. Produce Market. Malting barley is steady, but not in active demand, at 5s 2d to 53 4d. The wheat market is depressed. Shipping wheat is quoted at 6s Bd. New Zea land oats are dull at 4s to 4s 2d for feeding, and 4s 3d to 4s 3d for milling sorts. The Tea Market. Melbourne, To-day. The market for the new season teas is animated. On the Qui Vive. In the Legislative Assembly last night a vote of Li 20,000 for defence purposes was passed in Committee of Supply. The Government have since telegraphed to England for the gun boats, which are to form part of a scheme of defence. Home Again. Sydney, Yesterday. Edward Trickett, oarsman, arrived here to-day from England in the steam ship Garonne. He was warmly wel comed, and was presented with a testi monial and a purse of 300 sovs. Resumed Work. Sydney, To-day. The Australian Agricultural Com pany’s miners have yielded to the terms proposed by the manager, and the strike at Newcastle has terminated, and work will probably be resumed at the mine next week.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Sudden Death. Napier, To-day. A man named Thos. Hamilton, boaid ing at the Temperance Hotel, was found dead in bed this morning. He had ap parently died peacefully in his sleep. He had been to church in the evening, and was in his usual health. He was a car penter by trade, and lately came from Christchurch, where he lias a wife and family. _______

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day. The following items are to hand from papers by the s.s. Hero, which arrived from Melbourne this morning ; The settlement of Zululand, ar ranged by Sir Garnet Wolseley, is to be re-casfc. The details are not settled, but the allotment of thirteen chieftainships is to be re-cast.

The agitation for a modification of the Scotch land system is gaining strength. Gladstone, in reply to a deputation, ex pressed the determination of Government to bring in a Bill this session for the ex tension to Scotland of the liberal system of “ tenant right.” He will have to defer introducing the measure until the Proce dure Bill is disposed of. A revolution has broken out in Uru guay. The Turkish Government has sent a circular note explaining the reasons why the Porte declined to take part in the conference. The circular insists generally on the right of the Sultan to deal with the tributary States, and his ability to settle the affairs of Egypt without the in terposition of the Powers, and points out the inutility of the conference, the Porte being fully prepared to deal with any emergency, and the Egyptian Govern ment and people fully recognising the Porte’s authority.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, June 22.

The carpenters and joiners of Sydney are endeavoring to raise a strike for in creased wages. The movement is only partially successful. The masters ex press their willingness to grant an in crease, but only to men whom they con sider competent, Mr Allison, lessee of the Theatre Royal, Adelaide, has taken an extensive property at the corner of Pitt and Market streets, where he will build a large the atre.

The Newcastle miners, respecting _Mr Gregaon’s proposed basis for arbitration, sent 0 him a lengthy document in reply. The men slate that before they give any definite answer the whole district must bo consulted.

In the Melbourne Assembly on the 20th, in committee, Sirß. O’Loghlen stated tnat Government intended to re-impose the tobacco duty permanently, and to allow the beer duty to lapse altogether, and to reduce postal rate from Ist July, 1883. They would abandon the proposal for the abolition of the tea duty. The steamer Tamar, which left Hobart on the 14th, had not arrived on the 2ist. Some uneasiness is felt. The Magana proceeds in search of her to-day. Brisbane, 22. The Ranelagh left the dock and pro ceeded to Sydney to day. A now gold reef was struck near Mary boi ough and Port Douglas. Spillane and wife, charged with the murder of Irvine at Toowoomba, were re examined on the 21st, and again remanded for eight days.

PARLIAME NTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, June 28. BILLS. The Auckland Harbor Board Bill was read a third time and passed. The Im prest Supply Bill, No. 2, was read a first time. QUESTION. In reply to a question it was statedthat with reference to an exhibiton of poison ous serpents in Wellington Government had no power, as the law stands, to pre vent the importing of serpents in confine ment, nor did they think any harm would result from it. RETURNS. The Hon. Mr D. A. Buckley moved for a return of the' cost of the Batkin and Seed Commission, and also that their re port be laid on the table. The Premier stated the return of ex penses could be given, bat to produce the report would be a breach of faith, as it was of a confidential character, and had been seen by no person except Ministers. The Hon. Mr Buckley condemned the system of promotion and appointment through political favor and pressure, in stead of merit, ability, and length of ser vice. Sir G. Whitmore said it would be much better for the Government, the service, and the country, if promotion and appoint ments were made independent of the Government.

The return of expenses was ordered to be presented, but, on- a division, the motion for the report was negatived by 19 to 9. The Hon. Mr Buckley said he should take other steps to endeavor to alter the present system of promotion and appoint ment. THE HON. MR FHARAZYN’s CASE. A commit! ee of five members was ap pointed to consider the report upon the circumstances under which the Hon.Mr Pharazyn, a member of the Council, was convicted under the Corrupt Practices Prevention Act, 1881, and whether he should be relieved from the disabilities to which he is subject. IN COMMITTEE. The Inspection of Machineiy Bill and the Lunatics Bill were passed through committee, and !ho former was read a third time. The Council adjourned at 4 30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, Jdne 27. The House met at 2.30 p.m. THORNDON RECLAMATION BILL. ! Mr J. G. Wilson moved the second reading of the Thorndon Reclamation.Bill (private). After some discussion as to whether the Bill should be a private or a public one, the debate was adjourned till next day. ; ELECTION EXPENSES. Mr Ivess gave notice of an address to the Governor to place on the Estimates.a sum sufficient to recoup Messrs Wasbn and Harris the expenses incurred by them when unseated for Wakanuiand Franklyn North through mistakes of Government officers. RAILWAY MANAGEMENT. Mr Wright gave notice to move on July 12t!i—“ That, in the opinion of this House, it is desirable that the railway system extending from the Bluff to the Waikari, in tlie Middle Island, should be placed under the management of a Board of Directors; that the Board shall consist of five members, to be appointed for a period of five years, and of whom one shall retire annually, but be eligible for re-appointment; that such Board shall not be removeable at the discretion of the Ministry of the day, except upon resolu tion passed by this House ; that the Go- , verument be requested to introduce a 1 * Bill this session to give effect to the fore- . going.” QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, it was stated that) several cottages had been erected for railway maintenance. —The bonus for the first shipment of frozen meat would be given to the New Zealand and Australian' Land Company as soon as the Government were satisfied that the conditions had been, complied with.—McPhee, recently killed at Kartigi, had been employed a most im proper length'of time.—Steps to prevent a repetition of such thing would be taken. —Government had considered the pro priety of localising the Native Lands Court by dividing the North Island into districts, and appointing a judge to each, and some proposals might be made on the subject, but there were great difficulties in the way.—Government did not intend to make any proposal for reducing the. Governor’s salary. BILLS. The following wore read a first time : —The Impounding Bill ; a Bill to enable the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Dunedin to take, divert and impound water from the Taieri River and certain of its tributaries for the use of the inhabitants of the said city ; a Bill'to ' ' amend the Chattel Securities Act, 1880; i a Bill to amend the Conveyancing Ordi nance ; Leaseholders Qualification Bill; and the Gold Duties Act Amendment Bill.- : '■

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. Mr Fulton, in moving—“ That in the opinion of this House the Education Act, 1877, should bo so amended as to enable any school committee to introduce Bible reading without comment in the public schools, subject to time-table and cort- : science cleuse,” said he would not detain./ the House long, as he was aware the motion would not be carried. He, how ever, moved in the matter as a question of duty, and because he believed that ' ; throughout the colony a majority of pa rents were in favor of Bible reading. Mr W. M. Green, in a long speech, s supported the motion, stating that at hia election he had stated that had it not T been for his desire to support this pro posal he would not have sought a seat in that House.

Mr Macandrew briefly supported the motion.

Mr Sheehan thought the debate idle and useless, as the House would not have the motion. Ho would therefore move the previous question. Mr Barron seconded, and contended that the Act gave the committees full power to provide for Bible reading now. Mr Turnbull strongly supported the original motion, and spoke till interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. DOG EEGISTEATION. The Dog Begistration Act Amendment Bill was read a second time without dis cussion, THE LASH. Mr O’Oallaghan moved the second reading of the Vagrant Act Amendment Bill. Ha spoke of the frequency of cases of indecent exposure, and the ne cessity for adopting effectual means of checking the evil. As the lash had stopped garotling at home, it might stop this offence here. Ader discussion, Mr Petrie moved as an amendment that the Bill be read that day six months. Seconded by Mr Bracken. On a division the second reading was carried by the Speaker’s casting vote, the numbers being 26 to 26. NATIVE LAND COVET AMENDMENT BILL. This Bill was considered in committee and reported with amendments. MAOKX EBPRESENTATION. . I Mr Hobbs moved the second reading of the Maori Representation Bill. Sir George Grey thought the Europeans , and Natives should be put on precisely a similar footing in regard to representa tion. Mr Taiaroacquld not support the Bill,. os one of the Native members wished

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1882. -*• ““ * ■*" . - .1 ... I ITT! 111 ■'! 1~ IT I 111 I I'M M II II I



mHE LATEST NOVELTY FROM F J_ PARIS. THE WONDERFUL li; ' ANTI POPIJIKUMPTUAKI. On being wound up, it flies round and round upwards in the air, to an immense height, flapping its wings in the moat life-like manner. Price Is Od. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers, Stationers, etc., East street : south. 334 e O; Carstens & Co., if i (Late Weston’s), oy,; PROSPECT BUILDINGS, TOBACCONIST, 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, anttToys of every description, direct from Home. - Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON 257 a - i*. QUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. 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 Oases Wardrobes Chests of Drawers Tables Wash Stands Wood and Iron Bedsteads Cots, Cradles Perambulators . . , And everything required in household urnishmg at the very lowest prices. Practical workmen kept for all kinds of repairs. , ~ , Furniture bought, and high prices lent, on weekly and monthly payments



JOHN MEECH, Bdbnett strbb Opposite the Mail Office. Gv Adams & Co., tvRAOTICAL ENGLISH WATOH- PmAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET (Next \V. J. Fishery), Chbistcuorcii. Rotherham’s English Lever Watches, Saranteed genuine, capped and jewelled, 10a to'£lo 10s. American Waltham Uvet Watches, of world-wide celebrity, Hall-marked cases, £i 11» to_to H.R.—See that the words Wal tham, . J Mlsa.” are engraved on the works. Rone ate genuine without. . Radies’ Watches, in gold or silver cases, i uon 46®* *■ Rvonr Watch is Examined, Timed, and luaraateod for Two Years. , , A tfflujpd'd- assortment of the Newest iiii jGold umd Silver Jewellcrj. j* iile JP# J W* 1 , 1



Wanted WANTED— A MASTER for the Longbeach District Main School. Salary, according to Government scale. Applications will be received until the Ist Juiy, by JOHN GRIGG, 80Go Chairman. WANTED DENBR. beach. A Competent GAR- John Ghigo, Long 808e WANTED A GENERAL SER VANT. Apply, at once, Mrs Martin, Suffolk Butchery, Havelock street, Ashburton. 8160 WANTED KNOWN —That the best place to get Short Firewood and the best Coals (delivered) is from Haves’ Coal and Wood Yard, East street. Gb9e ANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders loft at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. 7GOo \TT7"ANTED Known—The late Proprie- VV 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 HOARD and LODGING at ISs per week ; BOARD only, 13s. Meals at all hours. Gs3e WANTED KNOWN —Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing, executed on the shortest notice, at the Ouadian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co.’s, West street. Special Advertisements.



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, &c. 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



* LBERT A FLOUR East street. STORES, F. W. QUAIFB Be<*3 to inform the Residents and Formers of Ashburton and vicinity that ho has taken tho Premises lately in the occupation of Mr Henry Bowers, Miller, where he intends offering tho following goods : Flour, by the sack. „ 501 b Sharps, per bag Bran ~ Oats, per bushel SOAP. CANDLES. 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, Gd 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 IGa per Roam, Cash. Envelopes ~ 6a 6d per 1,000 ~ Note Paper, Five Quires, Is „ A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Lodgers, Cash, Day Books, and Ledger Books IN STOCK Toys Fancy Goods, Crewel Wools, &c. H Jones Stationer and Books f.lls-u;, 293 d



THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED. n va AAA TO LEND, in sums of £oo,ooo £ 3 0 0 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 Hates FEED OATS CHICK WHEAT FLOUR, BRAN & SHARPS CEMENT. WILLIAM HORNE, 518 e • Agent. gPECIAL NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, |P BINGES STREET, DUN ED IN, 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 England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC ! ! MUSIC !! ! And G. F. Henry respectfully solicits a call frem 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 bo in attendance daily from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., to receive Pupils for the Piano, Organ, and Harmonium. Terms on application. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton. . ■ ’ ' ■ , 820 e.



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



INTER 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. 99Se rp AK E 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., Havelock street, Next Harrison’s Auction Rooms.



it is said that wolves will not frequent a neighborhood where there is a telegraph lino. This is a mistake. Some families can’t keep the wolf from the door, and yet the telegraph line runs within ten feet of their houses. Norristown Herald.