SHIPPING.

»ORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Catalonia, s.a., from London, via Wel lington. Waihora, a.a., from Melbourne, via Hobart and Southern Perta. Manawatu, a.a., from Wellington. Sailed. Yestekeay. t-.».Notero, barque, for Oamaru. Restless, brig, for Oamaru. Mary King, brigantine, for Timaru. Manawatu, a a., for Wellington and West Coaat porta. Waihora, a.a., for Wellington and North and Sydney. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. - i Auckland, Yeaterday. Arrived Langatone, from London, 100 daya out, with twenty-five paaaengere; Tarmow, from Dunedin. '' Sailed Prospector for Sydney, via Mercury Bay, to load up timber. Wellington, Yeaterday. Arrived —Hawea, from the South ; Oreti, from Manukau, Taranaki and Wan ganui; Kennedy from Nelson and the West Coast. . _ _ Sailed —Wakatipu, for the South; Ken nedy for Nelson; Hawea for Lyttelton. Grkymouth, Yesterday. Sailed —Mahinapua for Dunedin. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Rotorua, from the North; Hoihow from Wellington. Sailed— Wave for Wellington; Rotoma hana, for Melbourne, via the Bluff.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1883.

Sydney Taiwhanga has been granted a prohibition order to prevent Auckland hotelkeepers from supplying his wife, Sarah Anno Taiwhanga with liquor. At a meeting of the Committee of the Napier Agricultural and Pastoral Society yesterday, it was decided to raise LIOO for the exhaustive trials of sheep dips, also for experiments as to the best remed> for lungworm in hoggetts. Another case of fever was reported yes terday afternoon from the quarantine station at Wellington, the person attacked being a young woman named Wilkins, a passenger for Wellington. This will delay the other passengers being admitted to pratique for a few days.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, has received the following telegram from its London Office, dated 2nd August, 1883; —“Frozen meat, per British Queen —The final aver age of the consignment of frozen meat per British Queen to this Company’s care is 6fd per lb.” In order to give those people in Ash burton who are suffering from the dia mond fever an opportunity of visiting the alleged field where the precious stones are to be found, Mr P. Husband has decided to start a coach from here 10 Alford Forest on Monday, should suffi cient inducement offer.

At the Invercargill Chamber of Com merce yesterday, the following resolutions were carried 1, “ That in view of the proposed increase of taxation, this Cham ber is of opinion that it is undesirable to increase the honorarium to members of Parliament.” 2. ‘'That in the opinion of this Chamber it is not desfrable at the present time to increase the rate of the Propery Tax, but should it be found necessary, this Chamber is of opinion that the revenue should be raised by re ducing the exemption to, say, L 100.” The resolutions will be forwarded to the Colonial Treasurer and district members. Of the deferred-payment settlers in Southland no fewer than 395 are in arrears with their rents, their aggregate indebtedness being L 5,451. The Land Board has notified defaulters that arrears must be paid in one month, failing which the land is to be forfeited. The largeness of the arrears is attributed to the fact that settlers cannot find remunerative markets for their oats. The Board also resolved that the residence clause of the Land Act shall for the future, be more strictly enforced in the case of deferred payment selectors, it having become known that several cases of dummyism have occurred. At the meeting of the Wakanui Road Board to-day, it was decided that notice be given to the Clerk that his services would not be required after three months from the present time. Mr Walsh, who proposed this, said that he did so because he had heard many complaints from rate payers to the effect that the salaries paid to the Board’s officers were too high, con sidering that they had to depend for funds entirely upon the rates levied in the dis trict. All the members expressed a high opinion as to Mr Fooks’s ability, and said that the action they had taken was en tirely due to the present financial condi tion of the Board. Mr Fooks said that he had contemplated making an offer to the Board with a view to a reduction of his salary, so as to place them on the same footing "as the Longbeach Board, the official duties of which body had been en trusted to the firm of Messrs Feoks and Son. From what was said at the meeting it appears that the notice was simply given to clear the way for a fresh arrangement to be made with the present Clerk, it being the unanimous opinion that the Board would suffer if they lost the ser vices of such a zealous and trustworthy officer as Mr Fooks has proved himself to be. The usual monthly meeting of the above Commutes was held on Wednesday last, the members present being Messrs J. Kilgour (chairman), T. Walsh, T. Pater son, and J. Brown. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con firmed. Mr H. Beckett wrote tendering his resignation as a* member of the Com mittee.—A petition was received, signed by fourteen householders, asking the Board to reconsider their decision in Mr Angus’s case, and allow him to remain in his present position for three months longer, in order that he might have an other chance of presenting himself for examination. On the motion of Mr Brown, seconded by Mr Walsh, it was resolved—“ That at a meeting of the Com mittee, held on the Ist August, it was unanimously j resolved that this petition bo endorsed by the Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, and at once forwarded to the Board of Education.”—Mr Brown proposed, and Mr Walsh seconded “ That Peter Stewart be appointed a member of the Committee in place of H. Beckett, resigned.”—After transacting some other routine business the Com mittee adjourned, A social tea meeting was held last even ing in the Primitive Methodist Church to°say “ Good-bye ” to Mr Puddicombe, who with his wife and family are about to remove to Nelson. The catering was in the hands of Mr Taylor, and provision had been made for a large company. After the tea had been discussed, the forms restored to their normal position, and the audience re-seated, Mr J. Orr, who acted as Chairman, came forward and in a neat speech said he was exceed ingly gratified at the very large attend ance, and this principally for the reason that it indicated a very large amount of sympathy with Mr Puddicombe and his family, and he wished that gentleman great success in the future. The Rev. J. Nixon and others having spoken in the same strain, Mr Puddicombe replied at some length. He was glad to hear Mr Orr bear testimony to his uprightness as a business man, and also to hear from his pastor and others their kindly words. He thanked them all—ho would never forget his Ashburton friends. During the even ing several hymns from Sankey’s book were sung, while Mrs Craighead gave a solo in excellent style, and Mr Craighead was successful in the song he contributed. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

ROAD BOARDS.

South Bakaia. The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present Messrs Mackie (Chairman), Holmes, ’ Mann, Osborne, and Coster. WORKS REPORT. The Clerk reported that ho had ex amined the culverts in the township, and found them in fairly good order, but as the timber did not last long he would re commend iron pipes and gratings. The price of pipes in Ashburton was before the Board, and he would advise the re moval of the culvert in front of the Bank and to insert pipes to connsct with the drain from the mill to the railway reserve; the same to be done from the store corner to the old bank. An open crossing would be better in front of Mr Hartnell’s cot tage. Pycroft, whose tender for the Acton road was accepted at the last meet ing, has thrown up his contract and fresh tenders have bean called. Dunn, on the Kyle road, fand Brimicombe, on the Chertsey Boundary road, have commenced work and are progressing favorably. The gang have been fully employed on the lower end of the Kyle road repairing, and are now on the Great South road. Levels have been taken of the Main Rakaiaroad and Dunford street to the corner of the big plantation, and plans and specifications would be laid before the Board, instruc tions were asked for re the roads from Mitcham running towards Ashburton and Chertsey, which were ekim-ploughed in the summer. The Clerk recommended that the proper formation now bo gone on with, and the roads sown with grass. Tenders should also be called for forming 50 chains of Copeland’s road, and that would complete the line. . He would also ask the Board to consider the advisability of catling for tenders for grubbing the tussocks of the balance of the South Road to Chertsey, as they are thick enough to drive all traffic to the side, which is much cut up. Only two sacks of poisoned grain were received from the County Council and distributed. DEPUTATIONS.

Messrs Windsor and Arnold waited on the Board with a petition and plan from the settlers in the village settlement asking the Board to write to Government re the refund of one-third of their pur chase money to be expended on various roads in the settlement. Special atten tion was called to the state of Normandy road. As more than one-third of the purchase money for*the sections is paid, they would ask the Board to get a definite reply from the Waste Lands Board or the Government and to proceed with the necessary works without delay. The petition bore the signature of 84 residents. —ln connection with this matter the Com missioner of Crorfn Lands wrote stating that the matter of refunding purchase money for roads rested entirely with the Government, and he could do nothing in the matter. Mr Windsor said that as ratepayers they were entitled to have the roads made in such a state that Christians could walk on them. Some of them were in a most disgraceful state, and worse than the place where Mr Howell kept his pigs.—Mr Arnold said that the opinion of most of the residents was that the first instalments of purchase money till one third was reached should be expended on these wor *s. Many were of opinion that this matter had been before the Board before and that it was considered then by the Board that no roads were re quired.—The Chairman pointed out that such was not the case. —After some further remarks, Mr Holmes moved, and Mr Coster seconded, that the Board go into Committee to consider the petition. —Carried.

It was moved by Mr Holmes, and seconded by Mr Coster, that the petition and plan be forwarded to the Minister of Lands for his sanction. Mr Dolan waited on the Board and asked permission to put an open crossing on the Beach road.—Granted. miscellaneous. It was decided to purchase 12 tons nine inch pipes from the Ashburton County Council.—On the motion of Mr Osborne, it was resolved to form the Kyle road to the full width. —It was decided to put in pipes as suggested. —A number of rate payers (16) wrote asking for the Board to form Hardy street from the pound to the Railway Terrace West, and the West Terrace road to the Main River ro .d. It was decided to call for tenders for the work. —lt was also resolved that tenders be called for formation of 50 chains of Copeland’s road. On the motion of Mr Osborne, it was resolved to form the Ferry read from Morrow’s to Edwards’ corner—abeut 8 miles, and to sow the same with grass Tenders to be called at once. It was resolved that tenders be called for the formation of the Mitcham and Ohertsey roads and the road from Mit cham to Ashburton.

Attention was called by Mr Osborne to some nasty holes and ruts in the road by McLean’s, and the Clerk was instructed to put the gang on to the work. It was decided to metal Railway Terrace East from Howell’s r6ad to the Sand hill by Harvey’s blacksmith’s shop full width. THE STORMWATER SCHEME. The Chairman Mount Hutt Goad Board wrote stating, Ist, that it was decided at a special meeting to pass the sum of L2O towards the preliminary expenses in con nection with the preparation of the High bank stormwater scheme. 2nd, that his Board were of opinion that the Highbank scheme for disposal of stormwater, with out concrete, is quite practicaole and would answer most satisfactorily. Mr Coster proposed—“ That this Board pass L3O for the same purpose,” seconded by Mr Holmes and carried. FENCING. Mr White wrote stating that he had not requested the Clerk to ask the Board to share the expense of cutting his fences along the three chain road. ‘ CORRESPONDENCE. The poundkeeper wrote asking for instructions in the matter of a useless horse impounded, which he could not sell. —Ordered to be shot.

The Under-Secretary for Justice wrote asking for a return of the cost of the last annual elections of Licensing Committees, Road Boards, etc. The information ordered to be sent, Mr Gardener wrote asking the Board to purchase some timber he had suitable for culverts.—The Clerk was instructed to inspect the same and report to the Board. RETIREMENT OF MEMBERS. Mr Coster’s notice of motion re retire ment of members was then considered. Mr Osborne moved as an amendment— “ That two members retire the irst year, and one in the second. ” This was seconded by Mr Holmes. The original motion was carried, “That one member retire the first year, two the second and two the third,” Mr Osborne being the only one voting against the motion. TENSERS. Tenders for the following works were accepted as follows Formation of Main River road, John Stuart, 7s fid per chain ; formation of Dunford street, T. Arnold, 10s per chain; maintenance of Acto, road, R. Taylor, 2s per chain; Main South road putting tussocks, T. Arnoldn 9d per chain. POISONED GRAIN. The County Council wrote stating that only two sacks of poisoned grain could be spared at present, and was to be distri buted as follows free to farmers :—3olbs for every 100 acres of crop, and 201bs for every 100 Raves of grass land.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of L6l 2s 4d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. Wakanui. The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was held to-day, when there were present Messrs Mayo (Chairman), Megson, Bruce, Brown and Walsh. The minutes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter from the Clerk of the County Council re protective works was received, and the thanks of the Board were minuted. Letters from W, Cockle and H. Watkin were read, asking that the rent of cottages leased by them be reduced.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Council, asking them to give the Board authority to have power over the cottages. It was also resolved that the future rent of the cottages bo 4s per week, and any person taking a cottage to give a week’s notice. PETITION. A petition was received from residents on properties on or near the road known as Green Lane, drawing attention to the state of the road, and requesting the same to be put In a fit state. —It was decided to call for tenders for the neces sary work for next meeting. inspector's report. The Inspector’s report was read and ap proved of. surveyors’ report.

The following report was read and adopted:— » We have the honor to submit our monthly report as follows : —l. Chertsey road ; The contractors have made gaod progress in clear ing tussocks off this road. In order to get the tussocks well burnt we have given them an extension of time.—2. Rule’s road : We have been requested by ratepayers to have the tus socks cleared off this road; as the shingle por tion is now being used for traffic, we think it would decidedly be advisable to have this road done the same as the Chertsey road, the con tractors for which will do this road at the price mentioned in their letter of to-day, it being only a small job it would be an unnecessary expense advertising, we therefore recommend the acceptance of their tender.—3. Mainte nance of roads : The contractor for mainte nance has been doing belter work during the last month, and the roads are in a better state than previously.—4. Seafield road : The con tractor for reforming this road has notified to us that having to leave the district he has to throw up his contract. We have communi cated with the next lowest tenderers, asking if they would be prepared to go on with the work should the Board so decide. We have received answers signifying their assent to do both sections.—s. South road ; The contractor for reforming portion of this road has satisfac torily completed his work. The work has, of necessity, taken some time owing to the uncertain state *f the weather. Ten ders lor metalling will now be invited.— 6. Trevorton Roads : The formation of these roads is new being satisfactorily proceeded with.—7. Smith’s Road ; There being a large quantity of silt in the Wakanui creek where it crosses this road, we are having it cleared out and the ford made higher ; this should prevent the collection of silt for the future.—B. Milton Road : The gorse having spread on the road opposite the Board’s reserve, we have had same grubbed up.—9. Gorse on Roads: We have issued a considerable number of notices to persons to trim their fences and grub up gorse on the roads. CHERTSEY ROAD. Mr Megsoa moved, and Mr Bruce seconded —That the Chertsey road from Winter’s corner to Chertsey be re-formed, and that side drains be made Bft wide, and Ift deep, and the centre of the road to be levelled where required.—Carried. RATING. The resolution passed at the previous meeting re the levying of a rate of f d in the £ was confirmed, and Messrs Mayo and Brown were appointed te sign the rolls.

ACCOUNTS. The monthly accounts were passed for payment. NOTICE OF MOTION. The Chairman gave notice to move the following at the next meeting:—That two horses and carts be procured by the Board to be used in the formation of suburban streets, and in the maintenance of roads throughout the district. the clerk. Mr T. Walsh moved, and Mr Megson seconded—That the Clerk receive notice that his services would not bo required after three months from this date, owing to the present financial position of the Board. —Carried. The meeting then adjourned.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, August 3. BILLS. The Confederation and Annexation Bill was read a second time without debate. The Hokitika High School Bill was read a third time. The Guardian Trust and Executors Companies Bill, the Invercargill Reserves Exchange Bill, and the Massey Frauds Indemnity Bill; were received from the House and read a first time. LAPSED POLICIES. The Hon Mr Hart moved for a return of lapsed policies in the Government In surance Department, stating that he thought it a hardship that those who were unable to keep up their premiums should suffer a totol loss of what they had paid. After discussion the motion was with drawn. The Council rose at 3 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, August 3. The House met at 2.30. education act. Mr Peacock and Mr Hurst presented petitions numerously signed from Auck land, deprecating recent efforts to make an alteration in the Education Act. questions. Replying to questions, Ministers said:— That the increase of the education vote last session was meant to restore the de creased capitation allowance to the former rate as nearly as possible, and to enable the 10 per cent to be restored to teachers, that being apparently the general desire of the House.—That to give the railway employees a fortnight’s leave of absence per annum on full pay would involve an expenditure of L 20,000, a sum Govern ment was not prepared to expend.—That Mr Curtis, now on the Dunedin Gaol Enquiry, was a Visiting Justice of the Nelson Gaol, but he knew of no reason why he should not be able to leave Nelson with the view of conducting such an en quiry.—That the Government has been advised, in terms of clause 155 of the Land Act, 1877, to allow valuation of im provements upon Crown lands to persons having no colorable authority from the Crown for their occupation.

FIRST READINGS. The following-Bills were introduced and read the first time:—The Timaru Mechanics’ Institute Amendment (Mr Turnbull), Wellington College Land Bill (Mr C. J Johnston), to amend the Volu nteer Act, 1881 (Hon Major Atkinson.) MR DARGAVILLE’s ACCUSATION. On the Hon Major Atkinson’s motion about Mr Dargaville’s accusation being called on, Mr DbLadtour said that it was the duji> of the Speaker first to put the ques tion to the party charged as to whether or not the words alleged were thct used by him. He quoted authorities I. support of his contention. The Speaker ruled against the conten tion, and thought it should be left to the House to decide between the parties. The Hon Major Atkinson then pro ceeded to move the motion. He thought

it would be admitted that when charges were made against members of the Go vernment, either these should be sifted or else withdrawn unconditionally. The speech delivered by Mr Dargaville was evidently carefully prepared, and the charges not merely made use of in the heat of the debate. The tenor of the speech was that he (Major Atkinson) was not Treasurer but merely an 'accountant for the Bank of New Zea'and, and that he held his seat at the will and for the pur poses of that institution. It was evident ihat Mr Dargaville believed ir the truth of his statement, otherwise he would not again assert its truth by cries of “ Hear, hear,” If the charges were true he was a criminal of a very high class, and unfit to sit in that House. He asked Mr Darga ville to second the motion in order to show that there was no party feeling in the in quiry sought. Mr Dargaville not having seconded the motion Mr Mttnro did so.

Mr Dargaville said he was prepared to stand by the language he used on that occasion. He asked apart from party zeal that he would have a fair and impar tial hearing, and net be thrust into a position he never had assumed. It was a false issue that had been raised, one that the Treasurer should be ashamed of, and nothing short of a face of brass could have enabled him to do so. He asked f>r nothing but justice. After speaking at considerable length, he concluded by moving, as an amendment—“ That in the opinion of this House the implications contained in the Treasurer’s notice of motion do not arise out of anything said in the House by Mr Dargaville, ” Mr Johnston said that not only had Mr Dargaville libelled the Premier and the Treasurer, but in his speech he had just delivered he had grossly libelled the House. The Treasurer and the Premier were charged with having prostituted their political position for the aggrandise ment of the shareholders of a particular institution. He hoped such charges as that would be felt by every member to be an attack upon the honor of the Hou«e. These charges and their reiteration just made rendered it surely imperative that they should be investigated by a Com mittee.

Mr Joyce considered the defence made by Mr Dargaville a very able one. The best thing that could be done would be to allow the Treasurer to withdraw the motion.

Mr Holmes moved the following amendment:—“ To omit sub-sections numbered 1 and 2, and substitute in lieu thereof the- following words:— ‘ 1, Whether the allegations made against the Premier and the Colonial Treasurer con tained in the uncorrected report of the speech of Mr Dargaville, made in this Bouse on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1883, in the discussion on the Property Tax Bill, imputed any political corrup tion or personal dishonesty or dishonor to either of those honorable gentlemen; 2, Whether those allegations are true.’ ” The Hon Major Atkinson and Mr Dargaville accepted the amendment. Mr De Lautour suggested ihat a more complete record of the charge should be made, and that the Committee be ap pointed by ballot, to be drawn by the Clerk.

Sir George Grey suggested that the charge?should be printed, and the debate adjourned until that was done. This was agreed to, and the House rose. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7 30. Mr Turnbull was well pleased at the chastisement Major Atkinson had received at the hands of Mr Dargaville The facts showed that undue preference had been given to the Bank of New Zealand in var ious ways. Mr Dargaville went to the root of which this evil was merely an out come. In dealing with that branch of the question, he said that a political fraud had been committed. He con sidered that it was wrong for the Premier of the colony to lend his name as a patron to the land companies. In that respect he was at one with Mr Dargaville. Mr Fish contended that the language used did not justify the commotion created in connection with this matter. No good could arise from pursuing this subject further, and he hoped some means might yet be devised for putting an end to it. He strongly condemned the strong language used by Mr Johnston, Mr Munro supported the motion. Mr Joyce suggested that the question should be settled between the parties themselves outside the House and In a Court. Mr Fergus said that members who had supported the Government were naturally anxious that the truth or other wise of these accusations should be in quired into, and the method proposed was the only proper way in which this could bo done.

Mr Pyee said that serious charges had been brought against the Treasurer, and if these proved false the sooner it was known the better. Either the accused or the accuser should be expelled from the House. This was not the time for a debate of this kind. When it came up ou the report from the Committee that wouta be the proper time for canvassing the merits of the question.

Mr Montgomery contended that if they appointed a Committee to inquire into this matter, they were going entirely against the rules of Parliament. He would move as an amendment—“ That as the words complained of were not taken down at the time they were used, this House considers the course proposed by the motion should not be taken, as it would materially interfere with the free* dom of speech in Parliament.” Mr Moss acquiesced in the opinion that the course adopted by the Government in relation to the New Zealand Native Lands Company Empowering Act was a most complete answer to any charges such as those alleged to have been made by Mr Dargaville.

Mr Mac andrbw was one who voted for the Consolidation Loan Act of 1867, and if they censured one man in cennectien with it, they would have to censure all who took part therein.

The Hon Mr Conolly contended that Mr Montgomery misconceived the whole question at issue. The clauses of the Standing Orders quoted referred to words of heat. In Mr Dargaville’s case no un parliamentary language was used, but he brought a grave and serious charge against the Treasurer. So long as no indecorous or improper language was used the Speaker nor any other person could insist upon the words being taken down. If the charges were true, then the Treasurer shouldjnot remain a member of the House. In not, then the man who preferred these charges should not be allowed to remain a member.

Mr Shephard suggested that the Colo nial Treasurer should drop the matter alto gether, and allow the previous question to be moved. Mr Hurst hoped the Government would stand by the resolution, and that the whole investigation would be sub mitted to the House, by which the final determination of the matter would have to be decided. Mr Stevens and Mr O’Callagkan sup ported the motion. Sir George Grey gave notice that he would move that the Committee consist of ten members, five selected by the Trea surer and five by Mr Dargaville. Mr Shrimski suggested the matter should be allowed to drop. Mr Levestam said that a Committee should be appointed, as it would have to be shown whether these accusations were true or false. Mr Seddon apposed the motion. He moved the adjournment of the debate. Mr Turnbull denied that this affair

threw any light u on Paaliament as a whole, adding that he opposed the drop ping of the matter. Th House divided on Mr Holmes’ amendment, as against Mr Montgomery’s, and the former was carried by 43 to 23. On the motion as amended being put, Major Atkinson offered to withdraw the preamble, but Sir George Grey objected. He did not think the solicitor to the Bank of New Zealand should be Premier of the colony Mr Smith moved the previous ques tion.

Mr Fish urged Mr Dargaville to dis avow any intention of imputing personal dishonor to either the Treasurer or the Premier, when, as on a similar case in 1878, the Treasurer would no doubt ac cept the statement and let the matter drop. The previous question was negatived on the voices, and the amended resolution was agreed to. The House adjourned at 1.20.

ACCIDENT TO THE ROTOMAHANA

[by telegraph.] Bluff, To day. The Botomahana has just arrived. At twenty minutes to four this morning she struck the Waipapa point about the same place that the Tararua did. She bumped several times, and remained on the rocks half an hour. The tide was at three quarters flood, but the sea was smooth, fortunately, and as the tide made she floated off and came on. She is making no water, but an examination of her pro peller shows that two blades were carried away and two pieces broken off of the other blade. The bottom cannot be exa mined here, and consequently she will return to Port Chalmers. At present she is discharging cargo, and will take nothing in. The very fine weather has doubtless prevented a repetition of the Tararua disaster. < Later.

A survey held of the Rotomahana shows no perceptible damage, except that the propeller is broken. The accident hap pened at a quarter to four, and the vessel was then supposed to be entering the middle of Foveaux Straits, about four miles clear of the land. She was steering a course to clear the Waipapa when the vessel struck. The second mate was in charge on the bridge, and Captain Carey was below. The night was clear, but a haze was over the land. There was a light southerly wind, but a heavy roll from the southward. She struck about a mile and a half off the land, and rema ned there an hour, bumping lightly, The engines were put full speed astern without moving her, and were then tried full speed ahead with the same result. Then a heavy swell rolled in and made her bump once very heavily, then the second swell lifted her off the rocks, and she steamed clear. The boats were all got ready, and lifebelts served out to the crew and passengers, although the steerage passengers com plained that no lifebelts were in the steerage, and several had to go down to the saloon and take belts out of the saloon berths. Complete order prevailed on board, and Captain Carey was quite master of the situation. He ordered everythin' to be done without confusion. The sea was quite smooth, with a heavy swell but no break on the Otara Reef was visible outside the position of the vessel as well as between her and the shore. She sails for Port Chalmers at 3 p.m. The southerly swell throughout the night and the strong spring flood tide, it is surmised, set her further in shore than was ex pected.

THE IRISH INFORMERS.

[keuter’s telegrams—copyright. ] Melbourne, Yesterday.

The steamship Pathan was boarded on entering the Heads by a party of police, and the passengers mustered for inspection. Two Melbourne residents, who accompanied the police, expressly declared themselves satisfied of the identity of Kavanagh among those on board, stating that they were acquainted with him in Dublin. Hanlon, another Invindble, admitted his identity, and pointed out Smith, a third of the party. No others, however, could be identified. The Government have prohibited the landing of the informers in this colony, and they will, therefore, be compelled to remain on board until her departure. The action of Mr Service in the matter met with unanimous approval. [Received August 4, 1.10 p m.] Melbourne, To-day.

The s.s. Path an brings out 300 emi grants to New South Wales. The identification of Kavanagh the informer as one of the passengers is complete. Hanlon evaded the general muster of those on board, but subsequently con fessed as to his own identity, and admitted that the others were Kavanagh and Smith.- The captain declared that as Kavanagh was bound to Melbourne he would be landed there. The police, however, dissuaded the captain from such a proceeding. There was a strong force of constables on board in view of a possible disturb ance.

The Argus to-day doubts the wisdom of preventing the landing of the in formers, and expresses an opinion that it will probably be regarded as un friendly towards England, and that it is only tended to gratify the disaffected.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[reuteh's telegrams —copyright.] Monetary and Commercial. Lonbon, August 2. The total reserve in notes and bul lion in the Bank of England is Li 3,300,000, being a decrease of Lioo,ooo during the week. The pro portion of reserve to liabilities remains at 44 per cent. The Bank rate of dis count remains at 4 per cent., market rate Consols are . unchanged at and New Zealand securities at yesterday’s quotations. Adelaide wheat, ex store, remains at 475, and New Zealand ditto at 44s to 475. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 335. Australian tallow—best beef, 40s; best mutton, 41s. Hides are in good demand at an advance of per lb. The British Troops in Egypt. London, august 3. In the House of Commons last night Mr Gladstone was questioned regard ing the course which the Government proposed to adopt with respect to the withdrawal of British troops from Egypt, and the probable duration of the occupation of that country by the British force. In his reply the Premier declined to undertake to consult Par liament before withdrawing the regi ments still in Egypt, or to fix the date for the termination of British occupa tion of that country. The Cholera. Cairo, August 3. Thirteen more deaths have occurred from cholera Jamong the British troops stationed in this country, notwithstand ing stringent measures which have been adopted to preserve the health of the men.

[Received Aug 4, 2.50 p.m.J Quarantine Regulations. London, Aug 3. Owing to the quarantine difficulties the British Government has suspended the conveyance of mails by the Egyp tian railways, and has sanctioned their transport by the Suez Canal. Passen gers from Venice and Brindisi going eastward will join the London trunk service at Port Said, and passengers from the Continent leave Venice and Brindisi fortnightly by direct steamets to Bombay via the Canal, but not touching at any Egyptian ports, strict quarantine being maintained for Home ward steamers at all Italian and French ports, and the P. and t O. Co. have therefore decided to accelerate the speed of the Homeward bound packets to Plymouth, passengers thereon avoid ing all quarantine. The Plague Abating. Cairo, August 3.

The "cases of cholera now appearing here are of a milder character than at first, and hopes are entertained of the abatement of the epidemic The health of the British troops in now much better. Affairs in Tonquin. Hong Kong, August 3. Intelligence is to hand that Juduc, the regent of Anam, is dead, and that he has been succeeded by Phudac A Plot Discovered. Paris, August 3. "' A Legitimist plot has been discovered in this city, and a number of revolu tionary documents have been seized by the police at the meeting place of the conspirators. V

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Libel Case. Sydney, Yesterday. / Application for a new trial in the libel case of Anderson v. The Pro prietors of the Sydney Morning Herald has been refused. Proceedings are now about to be instituted against the proprietors of the Herald and Mcho for contempt of Court, on account of the attacks made upon Justice Innes, who tried the above-mentioned case, by those papers in commenting upon the resutt of the trial. Shipping. Arrived, last night—Union steamship Hauroto, from Wellington. Sailed, this afternoon—Tarawera, ft>T ; Auckland. i • The Markets- New Zealand wheat per bushel, 4s ad; New Zealand oats, as 6d; maize, as lod ; Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces, per ton, L 34. Adelaide, Yesterday. ’ The wheat market is quiet. To day’s quotations 5s to 5s id; town., flour per ton, Ln 5s to Ln 10s; country brands, Lio 5s to Lio 10s.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Frozen Meat. Dunedin, To-day. The 241 sheep shipped by the Fenstan ton realised 26s net per sheep. Eight Hours Bill. The Trades and Labor Council disap proves of Mr Green’s new clause in the Eight Hours Bill and ask its withdrawal, preferring to stand by the Bill on its original form.

A Narrow Escape. At Mansford Town, McMahon, a laborer had a narrow escape from burning to death —his hut taking fi e while he was drunk. Be was severely burned, and has been sent to the Dunedin Hospital.

IN THE LOBBY.

[from our parliamentary correspon dent.] Wellington, To-day.

Among the new notices of questions and motions tabled yesterday are the fol lowing :—Mr Hutchison : To ask the Government whether they will, in order to prevent pressure being brought to boar upon the members of the House, bring in a Bill this or next session, to disfranchise the whole of the civil servants, railway, and all other Government employees throughout the colony ; if not, will they felicitate a private member doing so. Mr Holmes : To ask the Minister of Justice if he has been officially informed that an enquiry into the management for several years past of the Lyttelton Gaol is desirable, and if he intends to appoint a commission to make each, inquiry. Sir G. Grey : To ask the .Go vernment if they will cause an enquiry to be made as to whether Mr Charieton is' entitled to any compensation for the pur chase of his land at Kawhia by the Go vernment and public auction. Major Harris : To ask the Minister for Defence if the Government have promoted or rewarded, or intend to promote or reward, the members of the police force instru mental in bringing the murderer of the. late Miss Dobie to justice, as was done in the case of the members of the Armed Constabulary force.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1883.



i THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory a AYE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT ',.7/ OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL* SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND i l: CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cos temers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, . upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WaeLESALE PRICE. ! SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, * r , arid every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : i BAST STREET. O B Seed. Seed, SEED.; WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. ft RED OATS—Canadian, Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARE, Ashburton and Tinwald. PF YOU WANT GOOD AND L STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S heap furniture and bed- DING MANUFACTORY, AST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON, EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed bes. of •naterial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FCTBNTSHEDI jhedJ iOBINSON AND TOWNSHBND ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS ' BARLEY GRASS SEED -kgehts for A. Moore & Co. OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229 jICONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. fhe Shag Point Coal Company, imited, beg to inform the Public of Ash arton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL the principal local Dealers t prims te suit the times. Special rates tt quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be ire and ask your dealer for Point Coal, most economical and efficient Fuel in narket, being free from soot and live ■ and emitting a strong, steady and Bg hwit.* For terms apply to your et qnat P. 0., Box 213, Dunedin. B.—The price of every ton of Shag t Coal sold is spent in the colony, t large portion of it goes direct to the



Wanted APPLICATIONS are invited for the post of Working CARETAKER to the Ashburton Racing Club. All par ticulars may be obtained from the Secre tary, to whom applications must be ad dressed on or before SATURDAY, Aug. 11th. S. SAUNDERS, 8 219 Secretary. WANTED— A Smart LAD, 15 or 16, apply New Zealand Clothing Factory. 8 243 WANTED Known—Our Dressmaking Department is now under the management of a thoroughly experienced Dressmaker. We guarantee style and fit at prices satisfactory to all. Fbibdlander Bros. 8 230 WANTED Known —Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevorton. 1443 WANTED Known Our immense Stock of Dross Goods, Velveteens Plushes and Fancy Velvets, have all been greatly Reduced; a good heavy Twilled Homespun at 4£d per yard; Blue Black Velveteen at la 9d. 8 229 WANTED— A GIRL, about 13 or 14 years of age, to help with house work. Liberal Vrages and a comfortable home to a good girl. Apply Mrs MoFarlanb, Havelock street, Ashburton. 7 188 ANTED Known —Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Calicoes, Scarlet and White Flannels are Reduced at o.ur Stock taking Sale. A wonderful White Flannel at B£d per yard. Fbibdlander Bros. 8 228 TTT ANTED KNOWN—That Robert VV Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known Fbibdlander Bros, are SELLING OFF Boys’ and Men’s Clothing regardless of cost. Boys’ Velveteen Suits, nicely trimmed, 8s 9d the suit. Youths’ Trousers and Vesta, 9s 6d; Men’s Tweed Suits, 27s 6d and 555, extra good value. Mens’ Felt Hats at half price; a lot of double width Tweeds, suitable for boys’ wear, 2a lid and 3s lid per yard, worth double the money. ® 226 WANTED Known—We are SELL ING OFF Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers and Child ren’s Ulsters at half price; 1000 Straw Hats at 6d each. Fbibdlander Bros. 8 227 ANTED Known—That C. Haw- T T kins, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, iving given up the Ashburton branch, now carrying on the Business at Tin aid under his own personal supervision, eing overstocked with women’s and lildren’s BOOTS, he is now offering iem at a sacrifice. Como and see for mrselves. 7-49 rTTANTED KNOWN— That Mr Dan VV Lea’s Gymnasium is the only lace for real amusement; admittance ree. Every kind of amusement to be ch ained on the premises calculated to please he genera! public—American Bowls, kittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, lorizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper nce Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— lonthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, 'rapezo, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian lubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his ost to give lessons in Boxing, lessons £1 er month, or according to arrangement. Known —That in conse r T quence of the rapid increase of isiness, John Moison, Impermeable Dotmaker, has been compelled to get a rge stock of Boots of a superior quality the town in order to meets the demands his customers, and those who may pur ase from him will find no deception as price or quality. As J. M. has gained e public trust in the past by doing best >rk and fit, combined with neatness and pie, he intends even to make greater art ions in the future. Fowler’s Build gs, Tancred street (opposite Arcade), ihburton. 7 207



RANTED KNOWN Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, AS GREEN & CO. Are giving up business on 16th August, they are determined to clear out the whole of their well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes at any price, to save removal to Dunedin. No reasonable offer will be re fused. GREEN & 0 0.. Corner East and Burnett streets. 7 169 Special Advertisements. Fine Gold. AAA SH SEP tobe Slaughtered to Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100 per cent, by dealing at the Re adt-Monkt Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town whan purchased. 8 211 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MEUJANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAYS FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS OP PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Bansome, including 8 h n ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wm, HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an



Special Advertisements. PAPER FOR SALE In Large or Small Quantities. ANDREWES BROS., Booksellers and Stationers, East street South, Ashburton. 77 STATIONERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—from small to largest jars School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c., East street South Ashburton. n!5



It will be seen by reference to the list of special prizes in the Poultry Show that the silver cup has been awarded to Mr A. Walker, of Christchurch, Although there can be no doubt that he is deserving of this honor, so far as the points he has scored go, several protests have been lodged against his receiving it, on the ground that some of his exhibits are not his own bond fide property. The Com mittee will have to decide this point, and a similar protest has been lodged in the case of the second prize-winners, Messrs Evans and Son. Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 8 , • / ■ Wanted parties about to furnish to kno* that J. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting.the money. Drawing-room Suites front Aio I os, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Margie Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for : house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on ' the cheapest scale. Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the celpr brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunediq. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next 1 Bullock’s Arcade, A.hburton. Holloway’s Ointment and Pjlis,— Glad Tidings.—Some constitutions haye a tendency to rheumatism, and are thrqughonF the year borne down by its protracted Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted • parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in v. this soothing Ointment. They will find it tfle f best means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway’s Pills, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be said than to request a few days’ trial of this safe and soothing treatment, hy which the disease will ultimately be completely swept away. Pains tthat would make a giant shudder ; are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway’s easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calm ing the excitcdnerves.— Advt.