SHIPPING.

: SORT OP LYTTELTON. Sailed. ' ‘'' r : > TeSTRBDAT. ■> Odeitis, barque, for Westport TTILTIGRAMS. l *‘ : - Auckland, Yesterday. - Bailed —Rangitikei, for Timaru; Hawea folthe South. Wellington, Yesterday Arrived —Rotorua, from Picton and Nelson; ( Wanaka, from the South ; Waverley, from Patea and Nelson ; Ken nedy, from Nelson and the West Coast ; Wakatu, from Kaikoura and Lyttelton. •>Safied—Rotorua, for the South ; Kiwi, for" the?- East Coast; Wakatu, for Kai konra and Lyttelton.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES luksdat, Junk 26. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton Yards—Stock. MEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS, &a Tins Etknino. Thursday, Junk 21. Tea and Entertainment at Elgin ; Tea at 8.30 p.m. Friday, Junk 22. St. John’s Lodge—lnstallation of W.M. and Officers at 6 p m. and Masonic Ball at t. 30 p.m. . , Monday, Junk 25. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. _r.YfKDHEspAT, July 11. County Council —at Council Chambers ; 11 a.tn. .

BIRTH.

Smyxhb —On June 19th, . at Cameron street west, the wife of R. Smythe, of a son.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veri as et Prevalebit THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1883. A Direct Steam Service.

When it became known that the ap plication for tenders made by the Go vernment in respect to a direct steam service between this colony and Great Britain had resulted in an absolute fail ure, the feeling aroused was rather one of disappointment than ot surprise. The subsidy that Parliament ultimately authorised was so much less than was originally proposed, and the conditions attaching to the proposals so stringent, that it is no matter for wonder that the shipping companies both at Home and in the colony refused to bind them selves. When they agreed to reduce the subsidy to -£20,000, the Govern ment were probably aware that the offer would not be accepted, and cer tainly the amount did not warrant us in expecting more than a third or fourth rate service. During the discussion that took place on this subject last session, it was evident that a good many members thought that, however desirable the establish ment of direct steam communication might be, the present position of the colony did not warrant support being given to the project. The Ministry, to some extent, doubtlessly shared this opinion, but we have lately had ample proof that they were mistaken. The New Zealand Shipping Company, with an enterprise worthy of all praise, determined td set aside the question of Government aid, ,and inaugurated a service of their own. As a result of this we have now in the waters of this colony one of the most magnificent vessels afloat, the lonic, which arrived at Wellington 43 days from Plymouth —a rate of speed that, marvellous as it would have been considered a few short years ago, is expected to be beaten on future voyages. We have therefore to congratulate ourselves upon having a direct steam service of the very highest class, vastly different from what we should have had if the pro posals of the Government had been taken up, inasmuch as none of the better companies would have ten dered. Whether the experiment will justify the action of the Directors re mains to be seen, and much ot course will depend upon the support given to the service by colonial shippers, who must recognise the great advantages that will accrue to them by the quick transmission of their goods to the Home markets. As to the passenger traffic, it is questionable whether that will pay for some time to come, es pecially when the flood of immigration ceases to flow. The frozen meat trade, which is still only in its infancy, will necessarily form the chief support, and it is on that the Company will have principally to depend. Still it is doubt ful if the service will be continued with out some aid being given by the Go vernment, but now we have ex perienced the advantages of a quick going service as compared with a slow one those who are in favor of the higher subsidy that was proposed last session have had their hands streng thened. The New Zealand Shipping Company, not only because of the pluck and energy they have shown, but because it is a colonial concern, have earned a right to the first consideration of Parliament in respect to a subsidy, and we hope that when the matter comes up for discussion that right will not be forgotten.

An important step in the liquidation of Messrs. Guthrie and Larnach’s, Com pany has been completed by the sale of the remaining assets. The price, it is understood, is one that will cover all ascertained liabilities and the expenses of liquidation, and leave a dividend of five shillings to the shareholders. There was a very good attendance at the entertainment given in commemora tion of the anniversary of the vVesleyan Temperance Society last evening. The Rev. 0. H. Standage presided, and the Secretary and Treasurer read their annual reports. The service of song, entitled “ Bart’s Joy,” was then given by the children ot the Band of Hope, under the direction of Mr 0. Ray. The various choral pieces were creditably given, and special mention should be made of a couple of solos, “ Oranges," and “ Sign the pledge for mother’s sake,” by Master Hunt and Mias Andrews. The connective readings were given by Mr J. E. Buchanan in good style, and altogether the enter ment was a success.

During the performance of “ Leah,” at jbhe Town Hall last evening, the audience was somewhat amused at the action of an individual who was apparently deeply affected with the acting of Miss Eloise Juno, in her faithful pourtrayal of the poor forsaken Jewess. Twice this indi vidual essayed towards the stage and stage door, in order to present “ the forsaken ” with something he held in his hand, and which was in reality a L6-note, but, unfortunately, “ Leah " did not per ceive his ostentatious gift, although at the time ip, the very deepest of distress. We are assured, however, that had “ Doc tor Ludwig”( w ho is always pa the look-out for “ biz ”) been on the stage at the time, he would gladly have accepted the note as his professional fee, and from the wings he could almost have been heard at the time to excla m, “ That’s what the doctors are for! ” in anticipation of getting it. In any case It is a slight compliment to Miss Juno to know that her acting was so feelingly appreciated by at least one of the audience. ,

Remember Hop Bitters never does harm to the smallest child but good, always and con tinually. See and read.— [ADVT.] Purify the blood, cleanse the stomach, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bitters. Read. [Advt.] Wanted Known—That J. Meech is im porting all his own goods, which enables him to sell cheaper than any other furnishing house in Ashburton. He has every class of furniture to suit all parties, from the kitchen to the drawing-room. All kinds of cutlery, crockery ware, fenders and fire-irons, iron beadsteads, carpets, table cloths, matting, and druggetling. A variety of tinware and other cooking uten sils, etc. A splendid lot of Vienna chairs in walnut and maple. Feathers, flock, horsehair, and wool for furniture and mattrasses —in fact every article for house furnishing. Owing to facilities afforded to him, enables him to sell cheaper than if in East street. Furniture ex changed, and parties selling out will find that he gives the highest price for furniture. All kinds of furniture repaired; practical workmen kept. Agent for the celebrated Dunedin blind-maker. Spring window rollers kept in stock. Carvings and turnery sold to the trade. —J. Meech. Note the address, next Bullock’s Arcade. — [Advt.] Holloways Pills.—Nervous Debility.— No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills ar the best regulators and strengthened of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Naue sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit •f the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs «f defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occa sionally taken.—[Advt.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE DOMAIN.

To the Editor.

Sir, —The necessity for some very speedy alteration either of the laws go verning or the constitution of our Domain Boards is just at present exemplified in the case of our own Domain. I was until very recently under the impression that the Domain was a reserve solely set apart for the benefit ani recreation of the people, and that no one had any power or possessed the means of using it for any other pur pose than that for which it was granted to the people. But if anyone just now will take the trouble to pay a visit to the north-western portion of our Domain he will see what practically amounts to prohibiting the public using the ground for any purpose whatever, least of all re creation. The lessee of this part of the Domain has, in defiance of all patriotism and public spiritodneas, commenced ploughing up not only the ground but the public pathway through it, which was largely taken advantage of by residents of the Borough and district. Whoever he (the lessee) may be, his action shows him to be one of that class, who if they can see any waj of lining their pockets, never mind what inconvenience others will experience. I also heard that about two months ago he had threatened to stop the public footpath across this ground. We hear a gieat talk nowa days of nationalisation of the land, but I think that people will do well to look after those portions that are public property, to prevent their misaue by men only to in crease their income by means however mean and distasteful they may be to others. And on behalf of those who, by their grant to us of the Domain, showed their true philanthopy and genuine patriotism, and those who are looking for ward in a few years to possessing a hand some and public demesne, I wish to pro test against this action which is now going on, and ask the residents of this district to unite in preventing their public grounds from being diverted from their legitimate use. In conclusion, I would like to ask when, and by whom, was this lease granted, which enables a speculator to do as he pleases with our Domain, and grants the liberty to others of residing on it. Hoping that the above remarks will draw attention to this subject, I am, etc., Pro Bono Publico.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, June 20. QUESTIONS. In reply to Sir G. vVhitmore, the Pre mier said the reason the accounts of the last three months of the financial year had not been published was because it was usual to reserve them for the Financial Statement. —ln reply to the Hon. Mr Robinson, the Hon. Mr Oliver said the Union S.S. Company were charged the same as the public for goods carried by rail from Christchurch to Lyttelton. address in reply. The Hon Mr Brandon moved the adoption of the Address in Reply, which was quite formal. The Hon Mr Barniooat seconded it. Both speakers doubted whether there was any demand from the public to alter the constitution of the Council. Sir G. Whitmore deprecated the action of the Hon. Mr Bryce in shaking hands with Te Kooti, and eulogised the appoint ment of the Hon. Mr Brandon to the Council. He questioned whether electing the Council would improve it, and said that ho considered this paragraph in the Speech was the greatest insult ever offered to a body of men. The Hon. Mr Whitaker said he be lieved Hare’s system would be the best way of electing the Council, but he did not think anything could be done in the matter this year. The Hon. Dr Grace said although the Council was supposed to represent pro perty they had never flinched from taxing themselves.

The Hon. Mr Mantecl said when any improved constitution was brought before them he would support it. The debate was adjourned. BILLS.

The following Bills were read a second time without debate, and referred to the Statute Revision Committee :—Criminal Code Bill; Criminals Execution Bill; Pro perty Law Oonsilidation Bill; Trustee Bill; Crown Grants Bill; Sheriffs Bill. The Ooun il adjourned at 6 p.m.

house:of representatives.

Wednesday, June 20. The House met at 2.30 p.rn. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave oi absence for two weeks was gran'od to Messrs Hobbs and Pilliet, QUESTIONS In reply to Mr Levestam, the Colonial Treasurer said steps would be taken during the ensuing year for the erection of a light in the French pass and a beacon at Jackson’s Head. Want of funds had prevented this being done last year.—Replying to Mr Wynn-Williams, the Colonial Secretary said the Go vernment was looking into the propriety of requiring all Insurance Companies doing business in this colony to be com pelled to register under the Companies Act, and defl ate information on the sub-, jeot would be given shortly. The end in view would scarcely be attained by merely registering under the Apt. —Replying to Mr Steward, the Colonial Secretary said dogs required to be registered within the counties in which their owners either resided or carried on business. Ho Bill to amend the Act in that direction was

therefore required so as to meet the case of the Waimate and adjoining county.— Replying to Mr Pearson, the Minister op Public Works said the Government understood the report of the Canterbury West Coast Railway Commission would be available at an early date. —Replying to Mr Levestam, the Minister of Public Works said the Government did not con sider it necessary to include the line from Nelson via Tophouse to the West Coast for consideration of the Royal Commis sion, as provision had been made for carrying out the line, and a portion was provided for.—Replying to Mr Tawhai, the Minister for Lands said, as soon as 'he plans were ready, the Opua block situated at Kawakawa would be offered for sale.— Replying to Mr Bracken, the Colonial Treasurer said instruc tions has been issued for examinations to be made under the Tea E~-ruination .Act. No oases had arisen under the Act, but there was no reason to believe that adul terated tea was being imported.—Reply ing to Mr Hutchison, the Minister for Lands said the successful tenders for leasing native lands on the West Coast had been published, and in future all tenders would be opened in public. He knew of no case in which the highest ten der had not been accepted. —Replying to Mr Fish, the Minister for Lands said that under the Domains \ct a Board could be appointed for managing the Oc an Beach Sandhills in Dunedin. A Bill for the purpose was not required, and as soon as he had time to select a good Board one would be appointed. If after examination of a book in preparation by Mr Thomson of the Dunedin High School, on the botany of the colony, it should be found suitable for use in the schools, assistance to publish the work would be given. The assistance would not be given in the way of pecuniary aid. but by getting the necessary engravings executed, and the book printed at the Go vernment Printing Office during the re cess. —Replying to Mr Fish, the Minister of Justice said the Government would not introduce a measure to alter the Li censing Act by reverting from the elec tive to the nominated Bench system.— Replying to Mr Fish, the Minister for Public Works said the Government were considering the question of re-erecting the goods shed at Dunedin of stone or brick, instead of wood.—Replying to Mr Fish, the Minister for Lands said the Government was aware that the Otago High School Board, and also the Com missions of Primary Education Reserves, had recently sold blocks of land out of their endowments. These sales had been authorised by the < ’ overnment, the object being to prevent large tracts of country being locked up from settlement, and the conditions on which they were disposed of being favorable to the institutions, and in accordance with the existing land laws of the colony.—Replying to Mr Fish, the Minister for Lands said provision had been made for the introduction of 5,000 immigrants each year, or at the rate of 450 by each monthly vessel. A few single women in excess of the nominated immi grants were provided for in this number. —Replying to Mr M. W. Green, the Minister for Public Works said that if on inquiry it was found that locomotive engines and rolling stock could be manu factured in Dunedin, or in. the colony even, although the price was slightly in excess of the imported article, the local manufacture would be preferred. bills. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—To amend the law of evidence (Mr Hutchison); Hokitika High School(Mr Fitzgerald); St Peter’s Church, Caversham (Mr Barren); to empower shopkeepers and others to regulate the hours of business (Mr M. W. Green); Timaru Racecourse (Mr Sutton); Muri hiku Native Reserves Grants ; Taumutu Native Commonage (Mr Bryce); to em power the Corporation of the Mayor, Councillors, and citizens of the City of Dunedin to adopt and redeem as liabili ties of the said Corporation certain instru ments purporting to be debentures of the Corporation of the City of Dunedin, feloniously stolen, and fraudulently issued and disposed of by Joseph Morgan Mas sey, late Town Clerk of the said Corpora tion ; to alter and amend the Dunedin Southern Market Reserve Leasing Act, 1882; to amend the Taranaki Iron Smelt ing Works Land Act, 1874 (Mr Fish); to amend the Mining Companies Act, 1872 ; Affirmations and Declarations ; Gold Duties Abolition (Mr Seddon); the County of Geraldine Waterworks (Mr Postleth waite); Libel (Mr Tole). affirmations and declarations. On the motion of the Hon. Mr Rolles ton for fixing a date for the second read ing of the Affirmations and Declarations Bill, a discussion took place, resulting in Friday being decided on for the second reading of the Bill. HOURS OF SITTING. Mr Macandrf.*v moved —“That the House shall during the remainder of the present session, on ordinary |sitting days, meet at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, and shall sit not later than 6.30 in the afternoon. "

After discussion, a motion for remitting the matter to the Standing Order Com mittee was put and carried. At five the House adjourned to 7-30.

EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. ADDRESS IN REPLY.

Mr Sbddon resumed the debate on the Address ,in Reply. He denounced the Speech as a sham and fraud, the perpetra tors of which should be exposed and punished. No doubt the Treasurer was very brave in calling on the Opposition to come on, but he had not always been so. He had been glad enough to seek time when trying to manipulate members so as to convert a minority into a majority. It was by such manipulation of members with the roads and bridges and by work ing the elections, that the Government now boas ed a majority. He quoted many instances of such manipulation. He also attributed Mr Brandon’s elevation to the Council to Mr Shaw’s election for In angahua. The Government were greatly to blame for not taking notice in the Speech of such an importont question as the Middle Island East and West Coast Railways, taxation of lands improved by public works, elective Waste Land Boards, land settlement, property repre sentation, elective franchise, and other similar questions. Ho also blamed the Government for neglect of the goldfields interest.

Mr Lbvestam said the Government could not have mentioned the East and West Coast line, as there was no money to construct it. All that was borrowed last session was specifically appropriated, and could not be diverted without such a breach of faith as he was sure would never be sanctioned by the other Chamber. He defended the appointment of Mr Barni coat to the Council. Mr Sutter denied Mr Bathgate’s state ment that the industrial classes were suf fering from serious depression. Mr Hutchison referred to the accusa tion made against Mr Bryce in a recently published “ History of New Zealand.” He had special opportunities for knowing the facts of the case, and he had pleasure in stating that he believed these accusa tions to be utterly groundless, and that he (vlr Bryce) was utterly incapable of the atrocious conduct imputed to f him. He referred to this subject chiefly because it had been mentioned by Mr Shaw in his opening address, and he was well known not to be ah'admirer of the Nadve Min ister's general policy. Beferring |to the Governor’s speech he said that it was by far the most barren production of the kind that had ever come under his notice* He tool; exception to tpe manner in which the Treasurer had his abate in the debate. He was disappointed .at not

finding somethingfi& the'ibddress relative to reform’ in the.'Native Land Courts. What he suggested was that the natives should not sell another acre of land but to the Government. In that way they would do away with all the native land camp followers, land speculators, run sellers, and others who preyed upon the native estate. He ventured to say that the Upper House reform would amount to nothing, arid that the end cf the session would find them just as far advanced as they were at present, lie was also disap pointed in finding no reference in the Address to the charitable aid question. Mr W-att defended the action of the Government against the imputation that the money voted for the freeing of the Wan ganui bridge was the reward of his support of the Government.

Mr J. McKenzie took exception to the mode in which the property assessment tax had been imposed during the recess. The administration of the tax had been centred in Wellington to the prejudice of many other places throughout the colony. The delay in making the assessments had caused great loss and inconvenience. He complained of the railway management, alleging the Government had put in a man to manage their lines who was wholly incapable of the efficient discharge of his duties. He took exception to the waste lands administration, instancing his own district, where not a : single acre of land was ever opened that they had not to fight for as against the grasping «f the squatters. With such a state of affairs before them it was nonsense to talk of promoting a stream of immigration to the colony. He also took exception to the administration of the Rabbit Nuisance Act, for which he held - the Colonial Secretary responsible. Either the Inspec-i tors under the Act were incapable, or else they were afraid to do their, duty. In his district the nuisance was not abating, but, on the contrary, rapidly increasing. Power should be given to people to sue Inspectors who neglected their duties. There was a badge in his district, simi larly situated to the Taieri bridge, but he had not got a vote for it. If the Colonial Treasurer would put a sum on the Esti mates for it, there was no saying what he might do in return. Mr Bracken thought the Speech ought to have made mention- of the fact that two of their number had been stricken down by the hand of death since last session. He referred to the late members for Bruce and the Peninsula. He sug gested that an expression of condolence with the families of the deceased'should' be inserted in the Speech in Reply. Mr Holmes complained bitterly of the treatment ths leader of the Opposition had received at the hands of the Trea surer. They had been told the Wanga nui bridge had- been freed "as >t was a debt due by the province. How, then, was it nob satisfied during 1876, when abolition was given effect to. The fact was they had only now got a political supporter from Wanganui. He had been hitherto opposed to an elective Upper House, but seeing the gross abuse of power as exercised by the Government in nominating persons to that Chamber he would prefer seeing the elective system adopted. He objected to the late ap pointments on the ground that posed an additional charge on an already over-taxed community. Ho was astonished that Ministers could sit quiet under the serious charges made against them, and which he recapitulated, without even attempting to refute them. They were charges which, if true, Ministers deserved to be hurled from their seats covered with eternal infamy. He strongly advocated the Middle Island East and West Coast railway. : Mr Pearson spoke generally in support of the Ministerial policy, but he could not approve of ail the votes passed last session, and he had opposed them. He was sur prised and pleased at the sudden outburst of virtue on the part of Mr Holmes, as at a recent Christchurch meeting that hon. member had stated that if the . Opposition could command the public purse they would soon have a successful organisation. All the virtue was not on one side of the House, but he would not be content to jump out of the frying-pan into the fire by displacing the present Government in favor of the Opposition. He con demned the recent increase in number of members of the Legislative Council. He complained that the Minister of Publia Works had not fulfilled the pledge given that the first Commission should report on the Reefton lino. Mr M. W. Green deprecated the wholesale charges of corruption which ha J been made against Ministers, and he did not believe that those members who had made these charges really believed them. He could be no party to such charges. He held it would be a breach of faith with the public creditors to altei the allocation of the LIBO,OOO to the East and We-t Coast line, even if it was a desirable line. He would rather see a fresh loan for the East and West Coast line. . >: The Address in Reply was then agreed to. government business. The Hon. Major Atkinson promised to state on Friday when the Financial and Public Works estimates would be brought down, and other Government business. road boards. In moving the adjournment of the House, the Hon. Major Atkinson, in reference to a question alluded to by Mr Holmes as to the position' of Road Boards through the delay in election, stated that the Crown law officers were perfectly clear that no difficulty whatever existed. The House adjourned t 12.55.

SUPREME COURTS.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day. At the Supreme Court Civil Sessions to-day, the mortgagees of the Oddfellows’ Hall at Hamilton obtained judgment for L 873 against several gentlemen who had become trustees on behalf of the Lodge. Judgment for L 750 was given against Mr John Sheehan, M.H.R., under a claim arising out of the disposal pf hi i interest in a block of land near Wanganui. Gisborne, To-day. The first sitting of the Supreme Court at Gisborne commenced yesterday before His Honor Sir Jas. Prendergast, who, in his charge to the Grand Jury, congratu lated the district on having succeeded in getting a Court established. Only three cases were set down for trial, viz., mur der, arson, and assault with intent. The Grand Jury returned a true bill in each case. Several important civil actions are to come on, in which prominent men are interested. The charge against MoKelvie for criminally assaulting Mrs Mackie, alius Pranley, lasted all day. The jury re turned a verdict of “ Not guilty.” A native named Whitiwhiti pleaded guilty to setting fire to his wharp, and was sentenced to twelve months’ imprison ment. The murder case is proceeding. Timaru, To-day. At the Supreme Court the case, the Trustee in Creamer’s Estate v. McLeod, closed last night, a verdict for ttye defen r dant being given. The question of cests was deferred for consideration. Hayhurst v. Matthews and Tresize, claim of L 935 damages for breaches of covenant in con nection with certain lands leased ..to the. defendants by plaintiffs ia now proceeding.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

ASHBURTON.— To-day. Before His Worship the Mayor and Mr R. Alcorn, J.P.) Threatening Language. A man

named- Elliott, was fined.6s for using threatening language towards Anthony Lee.

Larceny. —Charles Falconer and Wil liam Lambert were brought up charg ed with stealing a bottle of brandy, valued at 6s, the property of Robert Patton, of the Methven Hotel. Evidence having 1 been taken, the Bench sent need the prisoner! to 7 da} s’ imprisonment. CIVIL CASES. S. Elliott v. A. Lee, claim L3.—Mr Crisp appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Purnell for defendant. Judgment was given for the defendant with coat*. W. St G. Douglas v. A. M Gaul,’ claim L 9 15s for rent. Judgment for plaintiff by default. - R. Edgworth v. Sanderson, claim L 9 10s. The plaintiff was nonsuited with COStS:

Same v. T. Addison, claim L 3 15s. Judgment for plaintiff with costa Same y. D. Wilson, claim- Ll2. Plain tiff was nonsuited with costs..

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[reoter’s xbleorams —copyright.} t The War in Madagascar. London, June 19. Intelligence has been received.‘thqft the ultimatum submitted by the French; Commander has been rejected by,the Malagasys, that the French troops have consequently advanced, and have cap tured Tamatave. The Custom House there has been seized and occupied} and the Hovas fled before the advanc ing troops. V A Holy War.

Telegrams are to hand reporting that an Egyptian Marabout is preaching a Jehad or Holy War in the south-west of Egypt. The Times despatch on the subject adds that the Egyptian ment has already despatched a body off; troops to the locality to effect the cap- . ture of the Marabout and his followers. Monetary and Commercial. , . Consols remain at New Zea land securities are Unchanged. The breadstuffs market is dull, and, prices remain as follows:—Adelaide wheat,-ex . store, 47s ; New Zealand ditto, 43s to 46s ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 335, * Australian tallow—best beef, 40s j best : mutton, 42s 6d. y The Wool Sales. The tone of to-day’s wool sales was again steady, , but without active de mand. The catalogue comprised 11,000 bales. : The French Wheat Crop. The recent reports to hand from. French wheat-growing districts state that deficiency in this year’s crop is ex pected, owing to the unseasonable weather. . ; . Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s Sister. London, June 20. In the House of Lords last night a Bill for legalising the marriage with the deceased wife’s sister passed through Committee, and was ordered to be read a third time. The Governor of Queensland. The Daily News in its issue this niorning confirms the statement that Sir Anthony Musgrove, late Governor of Jamaica, and not „Mr R. O’Shaugh nessy has been appointed to the vacant Governorship of Queensland, and states that Sir Anthony will sail for Australia in a few weeks. [Received June 21, 2.30 p.m.] The State of Affairs. London, June 20. The latest telegrams to hand frotp Madagascar report that the French commander is content with the position now occupied at Tamatave, and has decided not to advance upon Antana nivo, the capital. Obituary. Capetown; June 20. The death is announced to-day of ! Bishop Colenso, of Natal, aged 69.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rECTER’B TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] A Shipping Tariff. Melbourne, Yesterday.. At the conference of Australian Underwriters, held here this afternoon, it was decided to-adopt a general tariff for homeward and outward shipping applicable to the whole of the colonies. The Conference also resolved to ac-‘ cept the New Zealand Underwriters* tariff for New Zealand ports. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Union steam ship Rotomahana, from the Bluff. ; The Markets. , , Shipping wheat is quoted at 4s iid. The market is dull, and no business doing in malting barley or New Zealand oats. The Libel Case. Sydney, Yesterday. The libel case of Anderson v. the Proprietors of the Sydney Morning Herald concluded to-day The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages L 450. [Received June 21, 12 30 p.m.] Newspaper'Enterprise- Melbourne, To-day. The Argus to-day announces that it has despatched its Fiji special correspon dent to New Guinea, aid that he left Cooktown yesterday for that island. The Hebrides Annexation. With the exception of South Aus tralia all the colonies have intimated their willingness to share in the expense of the annexation of the New Hebrides.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Welcome Visitors. Auckland, To-day. Mr Wilson, a South Australian farmer" who arrived to settle in the Waikato, re- : ports that a large influx of South Austra lian farmers may shortly be expected. The Lyell Murder. Nelson, To-day. In the Lvell murder case the Jury re tired at midnight, and after an absence of forty-five minutes returned a verdict of manslaughter. The prisoner, in reply to the J edge, said he had been convicted on the oaths of a perjured prostitute aqd two perjured constables. The Judge sen tenced him to penal servitude for life, saying at the same time that the Jury bad taken a very merciful view of the case, as the evidence fully justified a verdict of ■■■■/ wilful murder. The case has created a / lot of excitement, and the Court has been / crowded during the whole trial. / Committed for Trial. Wellington, 'u - A young man named Hewlings, sp“ be respectably connected in Oh‘nStcW°“» was !to-day committed for trial on r of entering the Princess Hotel*acd} ing clothes belonging to a lodges The Dunedin Gao*-' , ! d dl JTo-day. / The gaol enquiry com»rtnoed this morn,v > ing.s At the outset Mr Caldwell, the late governor, made strenuous efforts *to (jw

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1883.



Money ! Money!! rE EQUITABLE INVESTMENT COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, sited, are prepared, through their agent, T, 0. Dun 'Jan, East street, to LEND MONEY on Ashburton approved free ly qr leasehold property, repayable by either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, oryeirly instalments, or for a fixed period;''- The Company are also open to DIS COUNT BILLS. SKt 1 ' Mi. J. 0. DUNCAN, Agent, East street. S PE DIAL NOTICE TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH •MS&on AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G> R. West and Co., MUSIC AND ‘PIANOFORTE V:, WAREHOUSEMEN, Paivpiß ais eh, Dunbdin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a manier as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G. R. West & Go. 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 can always be found. Mr O. R. West, being at present-in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC I, MUSIC 11 MUSIC 1!! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from; .their, friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent, stock of Music, personally selected. did THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spured no effort to place before jj.., , L the public a MO iT : COMPLETE ASSORTMENT ' * er .■ NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S *. BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the beat qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled thePropristary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS -SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. - .i'A SINOU OABMBHT AT WHOLESALE THICK. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, . . and erery requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New fan Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WEfitTMEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : HAS 1 !: STREET. N B D. SUBSCRIBERS TO OUB CIRCULATING LIBRARY ANDREWES BROS., BoohwEeN and Stationers, East street Sooth, Ashburton. 77 Vf YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GG TO DAY IS’B CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, ■ ART ST BEET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. £7l VBpBY, article Sold at Christchurch JCi pjiioES and . guaranteed bes. of : :-'Material Wl* workmanship. I FVir BEALS r’ lepuni ; • tig & COKriBTBLT rUBWIBHBI>| H»OW»--A, Obb is selling I Berlin Wool, 6d; Finger- dd per Crewel Embroidery Suyic. all abtfes, 2d per skein} Stays,



Wanted WANTED Known Women’s Stock ings at 6d per pair; Children’s Socks, 2d ; Gloves at 6d ; Wool Jackets at Is 6d.— A. Orr’s Cheap Sale. 1416 WANTED KNOWN— Hates and Co. have a lot of EMPTY CASES for sale. Arcade Shops. au!2 ANTED TO LET — An 8-roomed HOUSE and Garden, in Burnett street east. Apply on the Premises, to Mr Rooney, Burnett street, Ashburton. | 1378 TT7" ANTED KNOWN—That Robert V\ Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at Tory low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known —That Mr Dan Lea has Opened his Gymnasium next to Harrison’s Auction Rooms. An inspection of his calisthenics of every description is invited. 1344 WANTED Known—lf you want to buy a Cheap Drapery Parcel, go to H. C. Segers, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street. Sale now on. Every article reduced. 1350 ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., aa be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills. WANTED Known —A. OrA is now holding an extraordinary Cheap Sale to clear out all surplus stock previous to stock taking. Goods greatly reduced. Special Advertisements. FOR SALE The UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the Owner to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, All that COMPACT BLOCK OF LAND on the Acton Station ESTATE, SOUTH RAKAIA, Being SECTIONS 31757, 31758, and 31759, Containing 1099 ACRES. The block has been SPECIALLY SELECTED



by the Proprietor, and is thoroughly adapted for farming purposes, the adjoin ing sections having this season grown some of the HEAVIEST CROPS ON THE PLAINS. Only a small instalment on the pur chase is required to be paid, the balance to remain on mortgage at per cent, for a term of years as may be agreed on. We have also FOR SALE an Improved Farm Containing 1026 ACRES. Situated close to Ealing Bilway Station, and well watered. For further particulars apply to THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED. Christchurch or Ashburton. 12au H. M. Jones Has now on view a fuse STOCK OP PIANOS, FROM £2O AND UPWARDS. A Magnificent Instrument by Lipp and Sohn, in walnut; also one by Schwarch ton with TRANSPOSING KEY BOARD, And others by English, German and Preach Manufacturers. ORGANS. ORGANS. A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. OK INSTRUMENTS. TO 4/0 SELECT FROM. 40 HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Accordians, Yiolins, Banjos, Cornets, and all kinds of Brass and Stringed Instru ments. M PH 0 or° n .L 0 Lmost won- "VT derful instru- Ements of the day. 171 Music by the yard. A child JJ can play it. Very cheap. Just the thing for those who cannot have a piano. s Pianos en hire and for sale at the lowest cash prices, and on TERMS to SUIT PURCHASERS. Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. A Large Assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. Ashburton. 13d J AM A CASH PUR CHASER, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, of d WHEAT J g OATS | GRASS SEED Ji BARLEY S _ _ J Farmers wishing to SHIP S ON THEi. i OWN AC 'S COUNT can get information B O as to Cost, Freight, etc., by o applying to JOSEPH CLARE, 267 Ashburton & Tinwald. pOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND A ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achiever) in the Old Country by the introduction of the “ Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thou-ands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to bo re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. 0. Brown and Co., from the Trus'ees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under c”st price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 3,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth | £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 li good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doz new oxydiaed buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains— „ Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 6 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress 0 16 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 6 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ■ ... ... ... 014 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains — Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... 0 18 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 04 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... ... ... ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere 1 2 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 1 g >od black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair L 'dies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 5 6 , £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth



20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern . hearthrug, to match .... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair fall size good witney blan kets 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 16 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels ... 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ...0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth OXI 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 110 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 6 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’linen handkerchiefs ... 0 6 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £5 6 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains — A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades, 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Gash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P.C.O. made payable to E O. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. I AM CASH PURCHASER OF BRIGHT MILLING Oats, IN AN X QUANTITY. ALBERT ROBERTS, 763 West street. STATIONERY OF EYERY 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, <fec. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERY, &r„, East street South. Ashburton. n!5