SHIPPING.

> JORT OP LYTTELTON. r ' Arrived. ■■ Yesterday. -Grafton, s.s. f from Wellington and West Ooaat ports. -Kawatiri as., from Westport. Celestia, barque, . for Westport (put back). , Sailed. - Yesterday. Grafton; a.*., for Oamarn, Endeavor, brigantine, for Auckland. Mary Bang, for Kaipara. .'Pelican, brigantine, for Kaipara. 'Celestas, baique, for Westport. Wild Wave, schooner, for Pelorus Bound'. -Wkltatb,' aa> for Kaikoura and Wel lington.

il SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. . Wellington, Yesterday Arrived—G. M. Tucker, barque, from Bailed—Tarawera, for Melbourne, via Southern ports; Hawea, for Pioton, and Nelson ; Southern' Cross, for the East Coast; Murray, for ■ West Coast; Tara wera, for Melbourne, via the South. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived—Mahinapua, as., from the West Coast. Sailed —Rotorua, for the North. I

DAILY MEMORANDA.

SALES • ' Thursday, Jura 28. Messrs . Miles and Co., at Methven— Stock, Farming Implements and Sun dries; Sale at 12 o’clock. Tuesday, Judy 3. Matson, Cos and Co., at the Tinwald Yards—Stock.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c Wednesday, July 4. AShburton A. and' P. Association —An- .DnalOeneral Meeting; at the Arcade Chambers, at 3 p.m. " Monday, July 9. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, July 11. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1883. Colonial Ambition.

We trust the House of Representa tives will support the Government in its action with regard to New Guinea, and will vote any reasonable contribution which may be required from this colony towards the establishment and mainten ance of British authority in that magni ficent island. It is essential a colonial question. The Imperial Government, with its multifarious duties extending over the entire surface of the habitable globe, may be excused for exhibiting reluctance in undertaking fresh func tions which might involve further charges upon its heavily burdened ex chequer. It provides, at the cost of the Home taxpayer,efficient naval protection for these colonies, and the British army, if not represented in Australasia, is none the less available for the protec tion of Australia and New Zealand; while, but a few years ago, the Imperial Government against its own wish, and solely for the purpose of meeting the views of the colonists, took upon itself the task and expense of governing Fiji. Hence, as the colonies, desire the annexation of New Guinea, and it is mainly for their benefit that the annexa tion will take place, it is but reasonable that they should defray the cost, which, indeed, can hardly be heavy when divided amongst them. The annexation movement is thoroughly justifiable. The Liberal party in England, which, what ever may be its merits in dealing with domestic political questions, has al ways betrayed a singular weakness in its foreign and colonial policy, seems much alarmed at the idea of the empire growing too big; but every sensible and patriotic colonist must feel that for the safety of these colonies, as well as for the increase in the power of the empire, the British flag must be predominant in the Southern Seas. We have unwisely permuted France to establish herself in New Caledonia and Tahiti; but New Guinea, the New Hebrides, and all other islands of importance in the South Pacific must sooner or latter fall under British dominion. If the native inhabitants of these islands could be left alone and allowed to work their way upwards into a state of civilization, it would be so much the better; but that does not appear feasible, and if they must fall under the rule of some European Power, that Power must be England. The commonest prudence forbids us to allow other European Powers to establish military depots and naval arsenals right in the midst of our colonial shipping.

A printer’s error occurred in our lead ing article of yesterday. The word “avowed” in the sixth line from the end of the article should be annual.

The Farmers’ Co-operative Association have made an offer to the New Zealand Shipping Company to put over 1,000 tons of grain into ihe lonic in two days if she will come to Timaru.

The nomination for Bruce took place on Saturday. Messrs Robert Gillies, James McDonald, and Wm. A. Mosley, were nominated. The show of hands was —McDonald, 33 ; Gillies, 30 ; Mosley, 14. The polling will take place on June 29th.

At Wanganui yesterday Judge Hard castle passed a sentence of nine months on L. L. Levy, who was found guilty of fraudulently concealing property within four months of his bankruptcy. The Judge said it was one of the most plain and flagrant cases that had ever come under his notice.

At an adjourned meeting of persons in terested in the liquor trade held at Dun edinyesterday, two petitions were adopted. The first asked that Parliament may see tit to amend the Licensing Act of 1881, so as to abolish the existing system of Licen sing Committees, and have Benches as formerly nominated by the Government. The second asked that the Act be so amended as to abolish the disqualification provisions altogether, and have the punishment of a fine merely, or to leave the question of the endorsement to the discretion of the Magistrates. It was agreed to forward them next Friday to Mr Fish, M.H.R. Information was yesterday received in Christchurch by Mr E, Wickes, of the Western Mining Exchange, that a payable goldfield had been discovered in Canter bury by three prospectors, who brought in a sample of the wash-dirt, in which fine gold was plainly perceptible. The prospectors have stated their intention of not making the locality public until a guarantee of L6OO is forthcoming from the, public. In the event of the Govern ment giving a bonus for the discovery they intend paying half the sum so given to the subscribers to the guarantee. A sample has been submitted to. Dr Skey, who states that the rush will average los 14dwts 3grs to the ton.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board wr.s held in the Boaid’a office, Tinwald, yesterday, when all members were present. The Cleik touk the chair, and informed the members that the object of the meeting was to appoint a chairman, and transact any other business brought before them. Mr Stitt proposed, Mr Sargeant seconded —“ That Mr Donald McLean act as chair man for the year.” This was carried unanimously. Mr McLean then took the chair. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed, and the Clerk’s report was received. Relating to the storm-water channels in No. 4 Ward, Mr Stitt consented to act in conjunction with the engineer of the County Council. The Board decided to call for tenders for a stable. The signing of cheques was left to Messrs McLean, Harper and Fried lander. The order in which the members retire from office was next discussed, and Messrs Friedlander and Harper were elected to retire next May. Mr Fried lander proposed, and Mr Stitt seconded — “ That the Clerk prepare a return showing how much money has been received and spent in the different wards since the di vision of the road district into wards, and to be ready for next meeting.”— Carried. It was decided to subscribe to the Guardian, and the same to be kept in the office and filed. The question of the Clerk’s duties was next discussed, and it was decided that he was to perform all duties connected with the Board from this date for the sum of LIOO per annum. The Clerk signified his willingness to ac cept the position. Mr C. J. Harper tabled a motion that he intended to propose a rate be struck by the Road Board at their next meeting, not exceeding fd. in the £. The Board decided to obtain a quarter acre section fronting either on Winter’s road or Alford Forest road at once. Ten ders were authorised to be called for the same. The Clerk was instructed to give notice to the Borough Council not to throw refuse from their drains on to the footpath of Winter’s road, and also that the County Council be informed that their water races are running down whole lengths of roads belonging to the Board, and requesting them to attend to the same immediately. The letting of the Board’s reserve at Tinwald was decided to be ad vertised by tender, as there were many applicants at the same figure. The Clerk was authorised to give notice to property owners that they must clear gorse from the roads adjoining their properties. The question of the Belt road and Win ter’s road was left open till the shingle pit shall have been obtained. After sun dry accounts were passed for payment the meeting terminated.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council held !ast evening there were present—His Worship the Mayor and Crs St Hill, Nelson, Bird, W. Roberts, A. Orr, J. Orr, and A. Har rison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. mayor’s statement.

His Worship said that the present debit balance at the Bank was L 692 Ss sd. The amount of rates collected up to date was L 977 8s 6d, which was less than LIOO of the total sum to be got in.

SKIDS V. WHEELS. W. 0. Page wrote asking for permission to remove on skids the building recently occupied by F. PavTtt.—The IVlayor said that he had an objection to skids being used, but he would propose that leave be given on condition that the building be removed on wheels. —This was carried. NORTH-EAST BELT. The Clerk of the Wakanui Road Board wrote stating that the Board did not in tend to contribute anything towards the work mentioned by the Council, as it was not in their district. THE RAILWAY STATION LICENSE. The Chairman of the Borough Licensing Committee wrote, pointing out that Mr Quill had at the annual meeting made an application for reduction of the license fee for the refreshment rooms at the rail way station. The Committee had recom mended that the fee should be reduced to L2O, but Mr Quill had informed the writer that he had been obliged to pay L4O. He drew the attention of the Coun cil to the matter.

The Mayor said he was opposed to the Committee’s recommendation. Cr Harrison understood that the fee at both Christchurch and Timaru was lees than at Ashburton, and if this were so it seemed as if there was some injustice done to Mr Quill. Crs St Hill and J. Orr also opposed the request and on the motion of the former it was resolved that it be not entertained. engineer’s report.

The following report was read: River Encroachment: We have tried some experiments as to the efficacy of dynamite for opening up channels in the river bed, where necessary or desirable to divert a stream. We find that the shingle is in general too loose for the dynamite to act as excavator, but we be lieve it might be found useful In loosening the shingle wh-re tough or concreted ; and also to remove bars in the rapids of a stream, where the water would act as a tamping. Used wiih judgment, we believe it would be found useful and economical, as an auxiliary to the scoop in these respects. —The labor gang have been en gaged in re-forming Cameran and Havelock streets ; clearing side channels and cutting tus socks off footpaths; metalling railway cross ing ; spreading shingle; fixing culvert and foot-bridge ; clearing in plantations ; attend ing to water supply, etc. A man has been taken on in place of M. Hayes, who has been ill for the last fortnight.--The re-formation of Cameron street will be shortly completed, the next important work being the re-formation of the Alford Forest road. The principal streets generally on both sides of the line are now in fair condition, and we believe that the labor gang will be competent for some time to come to do the necessary works of re-formation and maintenance.

The report was adopted as read. A DISTRESSING CASE.

Or St Hill brought before the notice of the Council a case which he thought worthy of attention. It was that of a man who was abstemious and sober, but had been reduced to penury. He owed money for rent, and there was nothing in the house to eat, and it would be a well deserved charity if the Council could find work for this man.

Cr Harrison and tha Mayor spoke in the same strain, and it was decided that the man in question be given a fortnight’s work. FIRE BRIGADE. The following report was read : In consequence of representations made to the Fire Brigade Committee, it has been deemed necessary to make inquiries and investi gate the position of the Brigade and its budd ings and plant. This has now been done, with the following result:—lt is found that the buildings are altogether inadequate to their requirements ; your Committee therefore make the following recommendations, viz;—That a new shed be erected 40 x 24 feet, with room attached 16 x 12, as shown on plan herewith. That the cottage be moved from reserve No. 1689, and built on to the old shed as shown on plan, to be used as a caretaker’s cottage. The estimated outside cost of these alterations is L2OO. Very full and weighty reasons will be advanced by your Committee for making these recommendations. Alfred Harrison, Chairman of Committee.” Cr Harrison said that the accommoda tion for the Fire Brigade machinery was far too limited, and the men Were getting very disheartened. At the present time the members of the Brigade had no place to meet in, and they had to be contented with the Con oil Chamber which was a very long way from the station. There had been a la ge number of fires taking place all over the colony, and the speaker said that the amount asked for, L2OO, would be saved easily from one fire. The Mayor, said that he did. not wish to throw cold water on this scheme, but they must consider the ways and means. He

would like to see a fine building put up for the Fire Brigade and also a better engine shed. Still, they must remember that the present arrangements with the Bank would soon be concluded, and the Council should therefore be careful not to spend any money except for necessary works. If they could obtain a larger overdraft in the future, say L 2,000, such a work as was suggested might be carried out, but he asked the Council to consider the propriety of undertaking it at present. Or St Hill agreed with the Mayor as to the necessity of curtailing expenses. They should consider that if this L2OO were spent, it might be found that the building would be too small for the steam Ere engine that would be procured later on. He then went on to point out that the Council had spent the sum of L 847 16a 2d, and deducting from this L 204 Ids for subsidies, which put thenount of money paid by the Council towards the Fire Brigade during five years at L 643 5s 2d. This was equal to 12£ per cent of the whole of the rates collected, and the Council had positively no control over the pro perty of the Brigade. Before such a sum as L2OO be sanctioned there should be an inspector appointed, in whom the property should be vested. He trusted that the idea would not be entertained for a moment. Or Harrison moved and Or Nelson seconded the adoption of the report. The latter said that it was first proposed in Committee to spend L3OO, but that sum had been reduced to L2OO. The Brigade ought to'have better accommoda tion.

Cr Harrison said that he was sorry to hear what had been said in opposition to the proposals. The Council had no better servants than the Fire Brigade, and yet they were afforded wretched accommoda tion. Or St Hill had said that if the money asked for by the Committee was granted, LI,OOO would have been spent on the Brigade, but he failed to see how he arrived at that conclusion. What was wanted was only sufficient accommodation for the engine, and a small room for meetings.

Cr St Hill moved as an amendment— “ That the sum of Lsobe voted by the Coun cil towards removing the cottage to the Bri gade site, and enlarging the present engine shed.” He was not actuated by any inimical feeling towards the Brigade, as he quite recognised the good work that had been done. But he simply grounded his objection on the fact that the Council could not afford the money, and he held that they should be satisfied with doing what was in their power at present. When they were richer no one would be more ready to agree with a further expenditure than he would. Cr Bird seconded the amendment.

Cr J. Orr said that he recognised the importance of the work suggested, but he thought it would be better to defer con sideration of the matter till August. After some conversation, Crs Harrison and St Hill accepted Cr Orr’s suggested amendment, and the following was car ried —“ That consideration of the matter be deferred unril August, and after satis factory arrangements with the bank are completed.” FIRE INSPECTOR. Cr St Hill gave the following notice of motion —“ That this Council do take into consideration the propriety of appointing some duly qualified person as chief fire inspector, and to take charge and be re sponsible to the Borough for fie property at present in use by the Eastern Fire Brigade. ” SEALYs’ BUILDINGS. The question of an infringement of the Borough by-laws in connection with Messrs Sealy Bros.’ buildings, which had been adjourned for the attendance of the Engineer, was again brought up. The Engineer, who was present, entered into an explanation, in the course of which he stated that he was very ill at the time when he saw the plans of Messrs Sealy Bros.’ buildings, but they were not sub mitted to him officially. It appeared that the mistake arose through some misunder standing between the Engineer 'and his son.

Or St Hill thought the explanation of the Engineer was not altogether satisfac tory. It was evident that a mistake had been made, and it was not plain who was to blame. He thought that the case would be met by Messrs Sealy being given six months to enable them to alter the build ing, so as to conform to the Borough by laws.

Or A. Orr seconded the motion, aa he thought it would be only fair to extend the time.

Crs Nelson and Bird also spoke to the motion, and the Mayor said he was not opposed to the resolution. He did not think, however, that Messrs Sealy were so blameless in the matter, as he had spoken to one of them about it. Either Messrs Sealy or their Engineer was re sponsible, and it had not been shown that the latter was to blame. After some further discussion the motion was carried, Crs Nelson and Har rison dissenting. INFRINGEMENT OF BY-LAWS.

Cr J. Orr would like to know whether any action was to be taken in regard to those people who had infringed the by laws.

The Engineer said that Mr Hugo Fried lander had lately promised to make cer tain alterations in the footpath in front of his premises.

ACCOUNTS. The usual accounts having been passed for payment, the Council adjourned.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, June 20

Lord and Lady Loftus are now the guests of the Marquis of Normanby. Mr Stuart also is in Melbourne, and had one or two unofficial interviews with Mr Ser vice upon matters of common interest. The Secretary of the Victorian Commis sion for the Calcutta Exhibition received through Saunders and Co., of this city, a letter from the Under-Secretary of the Government of India, bearing on the ques tion of frozen meat. The officer considers any attempts to open a trade in that direc tion futile. He basts his opinion on the reports obtained from the military autho rities. The natives are exceedingly spar ing in the consumption of animal food, while the wants of the Europeans are amply supplied locally at lower rates than it would be possible to export from the colonies.

Numerous promises of co-operation in reference to the Calcutta Exhibition are to hand from Geelong and the Western district.

Two accidents occurred at Wyndham races on Saturday—one was fatal. A jockey named Rose, while riding Sunshine in the steeplechase, was thrown and killed instantane >usly. The other acci dent happened to Barlow, who rode Rocket in the same race. The horse fell at the fence, throwing Barlov. heavily, who broke his collar-bone.

The Cabinet has practically completed the measures they intend submitting to Parliament during the ensuing session. One of the first measures to be introduced is the Railway Management Bill, to estab lish a Board of independent Commis sioners, three in number, who have the power of mad”g and unmaking the ap pointments. Railway political patronage will be done away with. The Govern ment consider it essential to have two re sponsible Ministers in the Legislative Council, and a Bill] will be brought in to create additional offices, so that there shall be eight Ministers in the Assembly and two in the Upper House. The al lowance of L 14.000 to the Ministry will not he increased. Bills providing for the Civil Service Reform, the Settlement of the Mallee Question, the Amendment of

Local Government 1 A'ct, and the Water Conservation Act will a’ao be introduced. The Premier submitted the Governor’s despatch for transmission to the Secretary of State in support of the annexation of New Guinea and the New Hebrides, or the establishment of British pr itectorate over the islands. He further urges that such steps will be quite consistent .with the policy a section of the English Liberal party approve, viz, the policy of keeping the empire within definite limits, avoid ing the extension of territory for the mere purpose of gratifying' the thirst for large possessions. He p dnted.out that it was necessary for the protection of Aus tralian interests that New Guinea and the New Hebrides should be in British hands, and not bo allowed to fall under the con trol of other European powers. The Victorian Chamber of Manufac tures held a special general meeting on Monday to hear Mr Twopeny in reference to his scheme for a temporary exhibition of Australian industries and products in I ondon. The Chamber expressed a desire to meet .him personally, and to ascertain the probabilities of the undertaking. Mr Twopeny said the project included the erection of a building at a cost of L6O,PP.Q, managed by a federal commission, sub commissions being appointed in each colony. He calculates the initial expense would be L100)000, Which he considered the gate money would cover. Various extensions ef the sc leme were suggested, and some members strongly argued against the proposal, and the meeting adjourned for three weeks. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Twopeny for the state ment.

, Stphet, Juno 20.1 Mr Archibald Forbes, who has been lecturing to large audiences in Queens land, returned to Sydneyjand leaves for America in July. The colliers on the Maitland road have struck, as the masters ref deed to. increase their wages from 10a to 11s per day. The resignation of Sir Patrick Jennings caused some surprised It is that the real reason was that he did not wish to continue to hold a position of an irresponsible character. . . The resignation of Sir Henry Parkes is confirmed. It is understood that he goes to England for eighteen months on pri vate affairs.

Adelaide, June,2o.

Mr Twopeny interviewed the 1 Com mittee of the Chamber of Manufactures nthe question of holding the Australian. Exhibition in London.' The 1 matter was ' referred to a sub-committee to report, which has passed a resolution approving of the proposal. A deputation representing various Trade Societies interviewed the .Chief Secretary in reference to the existing de pression in the labor market, and pointed out that there were hundreds of men un employed in the city who were suffering great distress. The deputation urged that the Government should expedite the re-,- erection of Houses of Parliament,* and should proceed with other Government works, using, when possible, local ma terial. Mr Bray, replying, promised that the construction of Houses of Parliament would be commenced iu leas, than a fort night, ,

Some bond fide Melbourne mining capi talists have just returned to. Port Darwin from the reefing districts, being favorably impressed with the prospects and having invested heavily, , .-kM

Brisbane, June 20.

Great regret has been occasioned by the death of Sir Arthur Kennedy, late Gover nor of Queensland. Mourning was dis played in all the churches.

At a banquet the. Premier ' delivered an address dealing exhaustively with the Coolie, land grant, and railway questions. Ha stated that he preferred the Coolie labor to the Chinese, and intended to fight out the question of the Transcon tinental railway. A t a banquet in honor of Mr Griffiths, leader of the Opposition, Mr Griffiths con tended that the Government should k-ep possession of the roads and Government railways. He denounced the bargain made with the English Syndicate as pre posterous, and did not believe Parliament would ever ratify it. He entirely disap proved of the alienation of land. Perth, June 20. His Excellency Mr Napier Broome ar rived at Perth i and was sworn in in' the Town Hall by Mr Justice Stone, in the presence of a large concourse of the pub lic, A banquet was given in his honor by the inhabitants of Freemantle. His Ex cellency, in replying to the toast of his health, expressed his favorable opinion of the colony, and said the greatest want was population.. He promised to co-operate with the Legislature in furtherance Of the public works of the colony.

. Hobart, June 20. . The wrecks of the Asteroid has entirely disappeared during the heavy weather, and the salvage recovered was inconsider able. ■ ■ ■ ~ . - ■

JOTTINGS FROM A TRAVELLER’S JOURNAL.

[WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR THE “ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ”] No. XtX.—(concluded.) Genoa History of the City Campo Santo—The Largest Cemetery in the World—A Peculiar Echo —Mazzini's Resting Plage—A Capuchin Church —Where did the Money come from? —Grand Pictures A Princely Abode—Old Recollections. -' 1

This outline sketch will prepare the reader to accompany me to some of the existing places of interest in the'gra'nd old city—grand, I mean, in historical re miniscences —not in the width of her streets* for some of them are very narrow - and noisy. My first visit was to Campo Santo. This is, perhaps, the finest cemetery in the world ; not as to extent of area and natural beauty, but for the grace and beauty of its numerous monuments. It is situated on the slopes of the valley of the Bisagno. An arched colonnade, something like the cloisters of an abbey, surrounds it. ‘ On each sid6 are funeral monuments, some of thorn elaborate and costly, and all of them of exquisite work manship. To describe them separately is impossible within my limbs. They greatly vary in design. , Some exhibit groups of figures, life size, of symbolical meaning ; others represent pathetic domestic scenes connected with death and bereavement. As specimens of the sculptor s art, I have seen scarcely any to exceed them. Artists find ample material for study in the marble pictures of Campo Santo. There are galleries above the ground floor nearly filled with mural tablets of humbler character. A large flight of marble steps lead to the Rotunda, or Mortuary chapel. The interior is very beautiful : it has a gallery supported by immense columns of black marble, and the lofty dome is richly ornamented. Round the lower part of the Rotunda are colossal statues of Adam, five, Moses, the Virgin and other scrip ture characters. One peculiarity of the building is a remarkable echo. It 'not merely” repeats sounds, but reproduces them with harmonics. The attendant sang a line of an Italian hymn.; and I fried some notes of the scale, 1 and the effect was very curious. It was as if the strains were repeated by ’ a' choir. The ashes of the celebrated Italian patriot, Joseph Mazzini, repose in this cemetery. His tomb is in the highest part of the ground ; comparatively plain, butmaasive. The sumptuous Church of the Capu chins, Saa Annunziata, next engaged my attention. Externally, it r d.oes not pro- j sent a very imposing appearance ; it is cruciform in shape, surmounted by a i dome. But what words pan describe the ■ magnificence of the interior ! Twelve i fluted columns of white marble, inlaid with marble of dark color, divide the

huroh into three parts. The side aisles ire occupied by various chapels elabo ately decorated with variegated marbles, pictures, sculptures, and gilding. _ The - sailing of the dome is beautifully painted, v fhe high altar blazes with ornaments, {eras and lapislazuli. The eye .is almost iazzled by the profusion of gilding and embellishment. One is apt to moot the question in his mind—“ Where did the money come from to defray the cost of this gorgeous structure ?" If elaborate shrines for the worship of God be indica tions of reverential piety, the Roman > Catholic people of olden times: must have made contributions, and; submitted to sacrifices, that ought to make modern Protestants blush, in a recess at the end of a vaulted passage, entered from , the back of the church, 1 was shown a group of figures carved in wood, representing the descent from the Cross. It .is almost painfully realistic. The body of the Saviour is being lowered—one man sup porting it by his back, others holding the arms, while blood is seen trickling down the face and limbs of the corpse on to the persons engaged. As a work of art it may command admiration, but the subject, and the toe literal’treatment of it, excites . a feeling of revolt. ' ■ ■ . . r ; • Prom the church I went to the palace Balbi. It still belongs to the family, and the- private apartments are not shown. But I went through the rooms on the first floor. They are magnificently, fur nished, and give a vivid ideh of the 1 ' grandeur of the praticians of Genoa in Her palmy days. Antique 1 Vases, moiwlio tables, elaborately carved and inlaid ’ splendid mirrors, and innunibr able articles of costly value are collected here. Five rooms, and a 1 long gallery, are hung with paintings ; many of them masterpieces by Caracoij Michael Angelo, Tintoretto, and other renowned artists. 1 " The ceilings are adorned with frescoes of exquisite beauty. Thence I Went to the palace Marcello Durazzo. The vestibule and staircase of this princely abode are very fine, and' the apartments are -furi* nished in a style of splendour that Would i tax alike my powers and the readers* *’ patience if I attempted minute descrip tion. Here, too, are eight rooms, filled With pictures: by ißubens, Van /Dyk, Guido Beni, Domenichino, Durar, and other great masters. The palace del Municipio, formerly a. private residence, but new occupied as public offices, is,ih- , teresting, not 1 merely from frescoes 1 ; in the vestibule,* representing scenes in tHe : , life of Doge Grimaldi, but 'aS containing portraits, ip Mosaic, of Columbiis. and' 1 Marco Polo; two autograph letters of Columbus; Paganini’s violin, besides other relics and cariosities. !The palace Ropo, formerly the property of the Brig nole Sale family, but now belonging to the city, contains a valuable library, and a fine collection of paintings. But'T must curtail. The p’acea of in terest in Genoa are too numerous to be described in detail. The spacious harbor with its marble terrace, the churches of San Lorenzo, San Atnbrozio, and San Maria in Carignano, the Academy of Fine Arts, with its collection of forty thousand volumes of books, many of them exceed ingly 1 rare, and; gallery of paintings, the Palace Royal, originally erected for the Durrazzo family, but purchased for the Crown in 1815; the Palace Doria; already referred to in the historical sketch. All these I visited, and they 1 Would furnish abundant material for comment and de scription. - But I must resist the tempta tion. I will only say that the public and private edifices, the works of art, and many things that attract attention in Genoa cannot but remind the thoughtful -visitor of her former eminence and power. - As I stood upon the marble terrace Overlooking the harbor, now dotted with peaceful merchant ships of modem build, I could not but recall the fatal fend at Acre which led to the War with Venice, the beginning of the end. of Genoa’s power and glory. It originated in a dis pute about the possession of the Church of Saint Sabba. The - Venetians : were willing to leave the question.to be decided by the Pope. The Genoese, pretended to acquiesce ; but, meanwhile, and before the decision, acting oh the principle that possession being nine points of the law was better than arbitration, they seized the sacred building and fortified it. Not content with this sharp- practice, they - plundered the Venetian magazines ana l drove the Venetians from the city. This roused the vengeance of the Republic on the Adriatic. Many fierce navaMbattlss ■ ensued, in which the Venetians were ’<•> torious. The Genoese, in turn,- were.' chased from Acre with the loss of twenty v galleys, and more than two thousand men. Very chequered were the fortunes pfi "the. protracted struggle. At one period Venice was nearly ruineJ. But the campaign of Chiozza turned the scale, that time, as already stated, the strength of Genoa dwindled, butnot withoutdesperate- : efforts to recover the position >khe had lost. Indeed the history of the wars fills one with wonder at the vitality-arid en-*’ durance of the Genoese. ■ When their fleet was destroyed, on one occasion, not a single vessel escaping, when their allies deserted them in despair, even then they resolutely began another campaign,'and showed nhey were not yet crushed-’hy -i sacking the Venetian colony in Candia, and again facing the forces of their rivals on the coast of Tyre. ‘ J V.-.r ---1 sum up by saying thatwhetharthej t&veller, who for the first time ! virnls Genoa, considers-her past glories, and the important part she played in mediaval history^—the artistic beauty of her re naissance palaces, or the present bustle and business transacted in her narrow streets, and the extensive works of |im-. ; provement being carried on in her harbor .—he must needs find “La Superba ” one of the most interesting cities of Italy. Viator.

COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL.

Twenty-six Lives Lost. [HKUTER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 7 London, June 25.

News has been receiv-d here that the ships Hurunui and Waitara, both outward bound for New Zealand, came into colli sion in the Channel,, and that the latter vessel sank in four minutes. 26 lives have been lost by the catastrophe.

The New Zealand Shipping Company’s agent at Wellington has received the fol lowing message from London :—“Tele grams of Saturday reported the sailing iof the •' aitara for your port and the Huru nui for Otago. To-day we are cabled that the Waitara has been in collision and sunk by the Hurunui. Twenty-six lives ; were lost. The latter vessel put back to discharge and duck. ” Mr Gibbs, Secretary of the New Zea- 1 land Shipping Company,' has received*a cable advice of the collision of the Wai tara and Hurunui, of the sailing of which he had received a cable * despatch dates June 21at. The Waitara sank, and sir teen" of her passengers and crew w*rt saved, including the master, chief officer, and an apprentice named Worley. Twenty-five of her passengers and with an apprentice named Cottere*i w «*9. drowned. The Hurunui put hick, and will have' to discharge and . She. was bound for Port Chain* slß with a full cargo. The Waitara v* B bound for Wellington, and also ha*’ * cargo. It is not known who t w officers were, ‘ as since the establishr the line of steamers changes bsen very fre quent. ." ' . j i The HurunuV commmded by Captain Hazlewood, h»ft Lyttelon on Feb a She is a ship oMO3I tons, and it will be re memberad opened tl® Lyttelton ,The Waitara was a analler vessel, barque rigggd, of some 700 fens. She left Well ington on Feb, IT. . .

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1888.



STATIONERY OF EVERY DB r SORIPTION. Account Books s6t Bdbks—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties iri all kinds of Fancy wi i,'v Goods, Toys, &c. All the 1 Heme Journals, Magazines, and ; Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper > 'published. f - A&drewes Bros., iddiSELLBRS, STATIONERS, &c., " 'East street South Ashbukton. n!5 Jones THTAS NOW ON VIEW A FUSE H STOCK OF PIANO S. dMO AND UPWARDS. . A Magnificent Instrument by Lipp and Sohh, in walnut'; also one by Schwarch ton with TRANSPOSING KEY BOARD, Anri others by English, German and French Manufacturers. ORGANS. ORGANS. ■, Ajgood-selection of these Instruments on hand | ro m £l2 12s upwards. OE£ ' INSTRUMENTS TO Oft 60 , r SELECT FROM. 60 HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Acoordians, Violins, Banjos, Cornets, and'all' kinds of Brass and Stringed I nstru mants.:* ” PH ■■} 0 0 Lmost won- ‘VT derful instru- ll Enroots of the day. T? Music by the yard. A child Pi Mean play It Veryoheap. Jnstthe Q thing for those who cannot have a O piano. >r ■ Pianos en hire and for sale at the lowest m«li prices, and on TERMS to SUIT PURCHASERS. .. , Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON. A Large Assortment of ST ATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES, BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE, it i , Ashburton. 13d



GK R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE b-t; ■.i WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes misT, Dunedin “Hayogreat pleasure in announcing that It iftheir intention to cater for the Musio loving population of Ashburton in such a ipan'ier.as has never before been at* tempted. ■ „ Messrs Q, R West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of Ft ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied *tock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in Enzland. is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in !t MUSIC!! MUSIC!!! And. -the Jin- respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the poblioin general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected. d!4 TOO WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, r U.' V GO TO DA VIS’S .ixrgAP FURNITURE AND F.ED DING MANUFACTORY, EAISY STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. #ny>lgßY,, article Sold at Christchurch MLt; f*| r |/T«a and guaranteed bes. of material and workmanship. wm FUNERALS ctoH&ur & bcnmBTBLT fubkished mi T.H—: »T



Wanted ip O PRINTERS. Wanted a good JOBBING hand. Ap ply fat the Office of this Paper. WANTED —A etrong GIRL of about 13 or 14 years of age, to help in a private family; duties light. Apply Office of this Paper. 1436 WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will -meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson, Trevorton. 1443 WANTED Known— A. Oku is selling all shades Berlin Wool, 6d ; Finger ing ; 2s 6d per hank ; Crewel Embroidery Silk, all shades, 2d per skein ; Stays, Is lid . 1417 WANTED Known C. Hawkins, Ashburton, will hold aFortnight’s CLEARING SALE of BOOTS and SHOES, commencing on SATURDAY next, at extremely low prices, to clear out his present Stock. 1442 WANTED Known Women’s Stock ings at 6d per pair; Children’s Socks, 2d ; Gloves at 6d ; Wool Jackets at ls6d.— A. Orb’s Cheap Sale. 1416 WANTED KNOWN— Hates and Co. have a lot of EMPTY CASES for sale. Arcade Shops. au!2 TTTANTED Known —That Mr Dan VV Lea has Opened his Gymnasium next to Harrison’s Auction Rooms, An inspection of his calisthenics of every description is invited. 1344 ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., an be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bona Mills. WANTED Known —A. Okr is now holding an extraordinary Cheap Sale to clear out all surplus stock previous to stock taking. Goods greatly reduced. 1413 Special Advertisements. Money ! Money! ! THE EQUITABLE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, mited, are prepared, through their agent, T, 0. Ddnuan,- East street, to LEND MONEY on Ashburton approved free hold or leasehold, property, repayable by either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly instalments, or for a fixed period. The Company are also open to DIS COUNT BILLS. t J. 0. DUNCAN, 833 Agent, East street.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE AS SORTMENT 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 CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. s A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERT HEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET.



Corn Sacks, rates. T AM A CASH PUR CHASER, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, of WHEAT . OATS GRASS SEED BARLEY Farmers wishing to SHIP ON THfiL} OWN AC COUNT can get information as to Cost, Freight, etc., by applying to JOSEPH CLARK, 267 Ashburton & Tinwald. Corn Sacks, lowest market rates.



A N D FOR SALE The UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the Owner to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, All that COMPACT BLOCK OP LAND on the Acton Station ESTATE, SOUTH RAKAIA, Being SECTIONS 31757, 31758, and 31759, Containing 1099 ACRES. The block haa 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 o£ years as may be agreed on. We have also FOR SALE an Improved Farm Containing 1026 acres. Situated close to Ealing Rilway Station, and well watered. For further particulars apply to THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED. Christchurch or Ashburton. 12m



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, thousands 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 be 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. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit forth? 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. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains— Worth 1 £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds sileaia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised 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 6 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 ydssilesia 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 5 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) ... ... ... ... 018 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 ... 0 4 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 rowels ... 0 4 9 £3 16 3 Our No. 7, mourning parcel for £2 103, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... ... ... ... 12 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 Ig' od black alpaca or sateen skirt ... ... ... ... 014 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 IpairLidies’ 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 full 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 ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tableoover 015 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 011 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 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £6 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our Nn. 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—Cash 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. R.C.O. made payable to E O. BROWN & CO,, Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



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