SHIPPING.

FORT 0? Sailed- Tt iTEKBAY, Dvi’;score, ship, fin London Mary bannatyne, brigantine, for I ; t ton. Annie Wilson,, acno:n: • ' • v ’ ripara. . 4!V . Hauroto, a.a., for Wellington and Syd ney. Alexa, barque, for Cape Town. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. ■ Sailed—Rotomahana, for Melbourne, via the South. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Wairarapa, from Melbournei. via the South; Rotorua, from Nelson and Pioton; St. Kilda from Grey mouth. _ Sailed —Rotorua, for Lyttelton; Wai rarapa, for Auckland, via the East Coast »' Kiwi, for East Coast. , , Timaru, Yesterday. _ Sailed —Waitaki, for Dunedin; Rangi tikei, for London. „ . , Dunedin, Yesterday. s Arrived —Wanaka, from the h orth. Sailed—Mahinapua, for the West Coast.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Saturday afternoon.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, (in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., per Mr F. C. Tabart, auctioneer) report of the last week s sales-as followsAt the Ashburton yards last Tuesday a fair number of sheep came forward, and the most of them consisted of fat sheep, merinos and crossbreds. In sheep our entries Comprised a few small lines, the crossbreds being of very superior- quality, but we were unable to place these at prices satisfactory to Our clients. We quote fat sheep :—Crossbreds from 13s gd to 15s gd ; merinos from 8s 3d to 10s. - We sold a splendid line of sound-mouth merino ewes, in lamb, at 9 s - Iu f cattle we quote same at from 18s to 20s pet loolb. Pigs are in good demand, but none were yarded at the last sale.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES Tuesday, July 31. Ifotjjnn, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald . Yards —Stock. . MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &o Tim EtbnlNG. Oddfellows’ Hall —Mr Henry Teece’s “ Elocution Recitals. ” Thursday, August 2. Town Hall—Rink Club Ball; 8.30 p.m. Friday, August 3. Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association—Third Annual Show, Town HalL . First day. Monday, August 6. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, August 15. Ashburton County Council —at Council Chambers; 11 a- m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m. 10,30 a.m,, and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., ' daily. For Timasra and South, at 6 a.m., 10 «.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 r>,m_ For Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 6 a.m. For Aahten, Waterton and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. ■ , For Fiemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30p.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. Fer Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.80 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post 'Msce From Christchurch and Bakaia at 10.15 а . 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.36 p.m. daily. .. x , From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.30 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m. б. p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a*, in* From Mount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. and 8,15 p.m. From Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Dong beach at 10 a.m. daily. From FI pin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat urdays, at 4 p.m. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 9.30 a.tn. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

.Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.65 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 p.m. Tbains Leave Ashburton fob Timaru and South, at 6.50 a.tn., 10.25 a.m. 1 (Express), and 4.45 p. m. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 15a.m. (Express), 4.35p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.m. (Express), and 8 p.m.

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BIRTH.

Beattie —At the Manse, Ashburton, on 27th inst., the wife of the Rev A. M. Beattie, M. A., of a daughter.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1883. The Councillors’ Honorarium.

The debates which take place in the Legislative Council in the earlier part of the session, are not, as a rule, read with much interest. Indeed, the work which falls to the lot of the Lords to transact, previous to the time when they are called upon to pass or reject the measures brought up from the House of Representatives, is so small, that it must be a difficult matter to find enough to occupy even thefewshort hours during which they sit each week. Now and then, however, some such burning question as the advisability of legislat ing in the direction of putting a stop to the pernicious Habit of smoking among juveniles engages the attention of the Councillors, and serves to relieve the monotony of the proceedings. But yesterday afternoon the Hon. C. J. Pharazvn contrived to raise a storm in the Council by a motion to the effect that the honorarium to mem bers of the Upper House should be abolished, and the debate which fol lowed the proposal seems to have been distinguished by a considerable amount of personality. Colonel Brett, whose oratory is always distinguished by a bluff outspokenness that is re freshing in these days of ultra-polite ness, waxed very warm on the subject. The Speaker bad to admonish him that

UUI \VV- Cciu (.jUttc ojf .Vlli* - Councillors who opposed the motion, which, by the way, even Mr Pharazyn must have seen had not the slightest chance of passing.

The reason that actuated the mover in bringing forward this proposal is sufficiently obvious. The present con stitution of the Upper House has been the occasion of a good deal of discus sion of late, and the Government have promised that some measure of reform in this direction should be presented to Parliament. Mr Pharazyn, who has always been more noted for eccentricity than tor wisdom, evidently thinks that by abolishing the honorarium he will remove one objection to the Council as it now exists. But he must be a very myoptic politician who believes that this is the kind of reform in the Legis lative Council that the people want. The colony does not grudge payment for work done, and certainly would be opposed to any measure that would simply put legislative power into the hands of men whose wealth is their only recommendation. No body grumbles at the manner in which the Council does the work allotted to them, the only objection being that they do not represent the people. What we want is an efficient Government, not a cheap one, and if Mr Pharazyn and the five other Councillors who voted with him are so squeamish about taking public money they can easilycomfort their conscience. There is no law to compel them to take the honorarium, and we feel sure that the people of the colony would not think any the worse of them if they refused it. They have, however, no sort of right to insist on the same self sacrifice on the part of other Council lors, who are probably not rich enough to give their time to the public service for npthing.

A private cable has been received in Auckland 'stating that Judge Maning died on the 24th July. The Agent-Gene ral sends the remains to New Zealand.

The Dunedin Refrigerating Company have received a cablegram from London, dated the 26’h, stating that the Fen stanton’s cargo of frozen meat netted L 12,600, being an average of 6|d per lb.

The master of the Ashburton Home desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a case of oranges, apples and lollies from Mrs Alfred Harrison for the inmates.

At a meeting of the trustees of Costley’s estate, it was decided to realise the pro perties. It is understood they will not agree among themselves as to the plan of managing the trust. The executors de manded a guarantee of indemnification on the execution of the will.

The locality of the new rush on the West Coast is between Brandy Jack’s and Orwell Creek. Ihe reports continue favorable. Thirty miners were pegging off claims on Thursday, and many appli cations have been lodged at the Court, Ahaura, and miners’ rights taken out. At Timaru yesterday a man named James Cheyne was committed for trial at the .Supreme Court for an attempted highway robbery with violence on the 21st, in Waimate Gorge. The accused bailed up a farmer, stating he had four revolvers. The farmer, fortunately for himself, had no money. Ho jumped on accused’s horse and rode away. Subse quently accused was arrested by the police. Last evening Mr Teece gave an enter tainment consisting of recitations and musical selections at the Oddfellows’ Hall. There was a very limited attendance, almost enough to dishearten any per former, yet Mr Teece managed to deliver several recitations fairly well. Mr Schweors played some musical selections, but owing to the emptiness of the hall they did not meet with the approbation they deserved. We were shown to-day a novel kind of conveyance which has just been built by Mr \Vm. Hicks, for Messrs Baker and Brown, of Ashburton. It resembles what is known as a Norfolk car, although it is not simply a copy of that kind of vehicle, as there are several improvements in con struction. The car is a wagonette on two wheels, seating six persons, and it has the great merit of being impossible to capsize. The vehicle is well finished and reflects credit upon the builder. An aged Maori put in an appearance at a Masterton hotel the ether day with a blue ribbon pinned to his coat (writes the Wairarapa Daily). He had been told that this decoration was a sort of “ open sesame ” ;to an unlimited number of free drinks. When he tried the virtues of the mystic talisman he was informed that it meant that while he wore it no man was allowed to ask him to drink. Upon this he threw the “ true blue ” into the gutter and stamped upon it indignantly.

A fire broke out at Auckland in Good son’s Arcade at eleven o’clock last night. A packing store, the stock in which was worth L 4,500, was totally damaged by the fire and water before the tire was sup pressed by the Brigade. The premises were closed at seven o’clock. The origin of the fire is unknown, buc it appears to have originated in a wheeled wicker-work truck standing against the shelves and used for running goods on the floor of the Arcade. The property was insured in the Colonial for L 1,750, half of which is re-insured.

The excitement prevalent in Canter bury concerning the alleged discovery of valuable mineral deposes in this province is as strong in Ashburton as it is in any other district hereabouts. We under stand that a number of gentlemen have determined to raise a fund for the pur pose of sending a properly equipped party to those places where valuable minerals are supposed to be, and preparations are being made for an early start. Should the prospectors to successful in their undertaking, a company will be im mediately formed to develope whatever minerals may be discovered, so that all the benefit accruing from a prospective gold or diamond field will not be lost to Ashburton.

A well-attended meeting of the Poultry Association was held last evening at the Secretary’s office. Mr St Hill presided. The principal business was the consideration of details in connection with the coming Exhibition, the appoint ment of marshals, etc. The special prizes, consisting of a large' and handsome silver cup, Wright’s and Tegetmeir’s book on poultry, and other works, were laid on the table and inspected by tho Commit tee. The Secretary was authorised to obtain certain requisites for the pens and for staging purposes. As the full number of members’ tickets had not yet been dis posed of, it was resolved that each mem ber of the Committee use his beat efforts to dispose of the remaining tickets before Wednesday next. The Secretary reported the entries for the show were coming in satisfactorily. After other business of a routine character the meeting adjourned.

Oca v>tta momw-., business was tran acted, after- which the N. G. presented the P. S., Bro. 0. Tucker, with a handsomely framed pair of colored emblems of the order and a massive and finely hound album, as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he is held by the members of the Lodge for the manlier in which he has worked fir the Lodge since it r establishment. Bro. Tucksr, who was taken by surprise, briefly returned thanks, and the N .G. close! the Lodge in due form. The electric light in the House (remarks the New Zealand Times) has become a torment to those who were supposed to enjoy it. In a moment of infatuation our penirious representatives, who are gener ally so cheeseparing, voted L 3,000 for lighting their Chamber by electricity. The new toy has been tried, and at first looked pretty ; yet, now that members are familiarised with its brilliancy, and have ceased to feel awfully enlightened, they begin to grumble, and even to condemn. The new light has certainly been eccentric in behaviour, and refuses to adhere to steady habits. It is beautifully brilliant at one time, and depressingly dull at another; the variations between these extremes being frequent and severe. It has gone clean out on two occa sions, and nearly out many times. This unsteadiness is very trying to the eyes, for everybody knows, in this scientific age, that the pupil of the eye requires time to adapt itself by expansion or contraction to the varying intensity of light in a room. Turn up the light sud denly, and there is an interval of blinking till the pupil adjusts its delicate mechan ism . Members in the House have blinked pretty often lately, till the painful process has induced complaints. One aged mem ber complained on Tuesday night of the unsteady light and its painful effect on his eyes. He repeated the complaint when the House met yesterday, and the Speaker added his grievance against the new light, and hoped some remedy would be sought by the proper authority. One result of these complaints was seen last night, for the new light was disestablished and the gas was lit in its place. Appar ently this is done till competent inquiry can be made as to the cause and cure of this painful unsteadiness in the electric light. Unless a cure can bo applied, the L 3, f )0O toy will get notice to quit, for members can only stand a certain amount of punishment. When worn down and ready to take your bed. Hop Bitters is what you need to relieve you. See.— [ADVT. ] 5 “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 2

Wanted parties about to furnish to know that J. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from 10 10s, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room: Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on the cheapest scale. Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the cele brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address —Next Bullock’s Arcade, A.hburton.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

SOUTH RAKAIA.— Yesterday. (Before R. Beetham, Esq., 8.M., and 0. N. Mackie, Esq.) Abusive Language.—J. Thompson was charged with using abusive language to the stationmaster at Rakaia, and ob structing him in the discharge of his duties. Mr Blackham said the man was drunk and very insulting. Accused was fined 20s and costs.—Another charge against the same man for a similar offence was dismissed. CIVIL CASES. Partrige v. Oalder and Craig.—Claim for L2l 3s Bd. Judgment by default. Same v. Compton.—Claim, 10s. Plain tiff was non-suitad. R. Davies and Co. v. E. S. Lowe.— Claim for LlO 7s 7d. Judgment by de fault. Same v. W. Street.—Claim for L 8 10s. Judgment lor amount and coats. F. Searle v. W. Wallace. —Claim, L 3 10s. Judgment by default.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, July 27. In reply to the Hon. Mr Wilson, the Hon. Mr Whitaker said the Govern ment intended this session to introduce a Bill, bised on the English Act, for the alienation of land. BILLS. The Waitara Harbor Board Lean Bill, the New River Harbor Endowments Bill, and the Hokitika High School Bill were received from the Lower House and read a first time. The Dunedin Southern Market Reserve Bill was read a third time. THE HONORARIUM. The Hon. Mr Pharazyn moved “ That in the opinion of this Council the payment of the honorarium to its mem bers should cease after the present ses sion.” He said that there was no public desire to change the constitution of the Council, all that was objected to being the payment of members. To have an elective Council would be a calamity to New Zealand, as both Chambers then having equal powers there would be deadlocks. He would abolish payment of members of the Lower House, too, and make each constituency pay the actual expenses of its member, if necessary, though there were plenty of patriotic men ready to serve their country for nothing.

The Hen. Mr Reynolds said the colony did not wish its legislators to work for nothing and suffer a loss. Mr Pharazyn was put to no expense, and there was even a doubt if he had a right to retain his seat.

The Hon. Colonel Brett said a change seemed to have come over the spirit of Mr Pharazyn’s dreams, as he always came regularly to the Council for his afternoon siesta and to transact his pri vate business. This motion was calculated to deprive him (Colonel Brett) of his rights, and if it was passed he would never return to the Gounc.il, As a rule the honorarium did not pay members. Some members brought up their children, but he could not afford to, and so his wife was left at home in an unhappy temporary widowhood, and all he could do at the end of the session was to take back to his -family what remained of his honorarium. He hoped Mr Pharazyn would return to the Government the honorarium' he had scrupulously drawn during fourteen years. He moved the previous question. The Hon Mr Richmond said if the motion was carried it would be difficult to get a Council together. The Hon Mr Peacock supported the the motion.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, July 27. The House met at 2.30. QUESTIONS Replying to questions, Ministers said: That enquiries were being made through the Agent-General re the introduction of a parcel post system between this and Great Britain. It was not likely the Go vernment would extend the system to the colonies. Inquiries were being made as to the possibility of establishing a system by means of the direct steamers, such as the V. and O. Company conducted with India. —That no complaint had been made of injustice arising from the de cision of the Supreme Court in Christ church in Bank of Australasia v. Mit chell, and in the absence of such he had no {mention of altering the law on the subject.—That the Government would not introduce a Bill for the repeal of Tri ennial Parliaments, nor could they under take to give facilities to any private mem ber this session for doing so.—That steps would be taken to secure a uniformity of practice amongst officers charged with the assessment and collection of duties on native lands.—That with the information at present before them the Government would not join in ths Postal Union, as it would involve too great a loss to this colony. That while the Government would not do anything to facilitate the introduction of fresh Chinese, they would be prepared to grant facilities to these already in New Zealand to move to and fro within the colony.

BILLS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time Property Tax (Major Atkinson), Leasehold Qualification (Mr Dick). The following passed through Committee :—Federation and Annexation, Fugitive Offenders Jurisdiction, and Muri hiku Native Reserves Grant Bills. They were reported, read a third time, and passed. BANKRUPTCY BILL. This Bill was further considered in Com mittee. In reference to the amendment made the previous evening on clause 139, providing that wages and salaries should be made a preferential charge on the estate, The Hon Mr Conolly pointed out that in certain cases these preferences might swallow all the available assets, in which case the expenses of the bankruptcy would fall to be borne by the colony. That was a position of affairs the Government could not acquiesce in. He would there fore go on with the remaining clauses, and on some future day have the Bill re committed, with the view of getting that anomaly put right. On the re-commital of the Bill, he would propose a clause providing that all costs should be a first charge, wages a second char »e, and claims for piecework a third. To the latter pre ference he proposed to add any sum ordered to be paid by the Court to an ap prentice. The remainder of the clauses were passed with amendments.

BILLS OF EXCHANGE BILL. This Bill was further considered in Committee.

Interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. The Bills of Exchange Bill was further considered in Committee. Mr DeLautour moved a new clause “That no bill or note shall attach any liability to aboriginal Natives unless it appear on the face thereof that the same was interpreted to such Native, and that he fully understood the purport thereof.”

Mr Sheehan, in supporting the clause, suggested that the rule should also apply to cheques granted by Natives. The Mr Conolly moved that pro gress be reported, to give time to prepare a clause to this effect.

Agreed to. AFFIRMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS BILL.

This measure was further considered in Committee.

Mr Mason moved —“That the clause be made compulsory in all cases, and that oaths should be abolished in Courts of law altogether.” The amendment was carried on a divi sion by 44 to 24. Mr Turnbull objected to the new clause, and moved that progress be re ported. The Committee divided—Ayes, 14 ; noea, 51. The remainder of the clauses were agreed to, and the Bill as amended was reported. On the House resuming the following Bills were reported, read a third time, and passed : Annexation, Fugitive Offenders, Jurisdiction, Murihiku Native Reserves, Taumutu Native Commonage. The House rose at 12.25.

IN THE LOBBY.

[from our parliamentary correspon dent.] Wellington, To-day. Mr Green, the member for Dunedin East, has received the following telegram: —“ The Women’s Blue Ribbon Commit tee, Auckland, is dividing the city and suburbs into districts, and presenting a great petition in favor of the Local Option Extension Act having a clause giving female franchise in the election of Licensing Committees. —Ann Browne, President of the Committee.” It is not likely the Bill will come to pass the House this session. It is too low down on the Order Paper, besides being stronglyop posed by a large section of the members. The Bankruptcy Bill was reported with amendments last n'ght, and on the action of the Hon Mr Conolly these amendments will be taken into consideration on a future date. When the Bill does come up again, which will not be until the disposal of the Property Tax Bill to bo discussed next week, Mr Conolly will move it be once more re committed, in order to re-conaider clause 139, which was amended very materially at the instance of Mr Barron the other night, in the direction of providing that the wages of artisans and laborers should form the first charge on an estate. Yes terday Mr Conolly stated the course the Government decided to take on this change in the Bill. It appeared probable that the whole of an estate might be swept away in satisfying this first preference, and the necessary coats and expenses in curred by trua ees would have to fall on the State and be paid by the general taxpayers. He would propose, after going through the remaining clauses, to have the Bill re-committed on another day to consider this clause again, whan he would test the opinion of the Com mittee as to the principle involved. He would propose to define in the clause three classes of preferential claims—first, all cods, charges, and expenses incurred by the official assignee should be paid in priority of any debts; second, preference to be for all wages and salaries; and third, preference to be for wages claimed on account of piece work, not extending over three months. To this third class he proposed to add any sum ordered by the Court to be paid to or on account of any apprentice. Mr Joyce hoped the

, i. n« t assent to any altera ause, It was a grand jse who had worked with heir brains should have ■ ) the first charge. Mr , he suggested alterations, is only reasonable that the sringanestato.sofar asthe 1 ged to incur them, should ;e. If a bankrupt’s estate r of one of the creditors, the workman’s preferen ces. Even the workman should bear his share of paying the neces sary charges incurred by the assignees and take his wages as having the next claim so far as the estate could meet the claim. Mr Barron said the proposal of the Minis ter would be an imp orement of the clause first submitted, but he , hoped his own amendment would be maintained by the Committee. Whether the Committee will agree to do so is very doubtful. Next week Mr Hutchison is to ask the Government whether they will consider the expediency of setting apart a suitable room in connection with or contingent to the chief courthouses of the colony, in which for ten or fourteen da3's after the preliminary examination before a magis trate, persons so examined and pronounced to be laboring under insanity may be co fined, so as to afford sufficient time for the fullest investigation before corn mitral to a lunatic asylum, a process which stamps such persons as absolutely insane. The following additional new notices have been tabled in the House : —Mr Postlethwaite is to ask the Minister of Public Works whether he is prepared to construct half the fencing where the rail way abuts on sections sold to deferred payment settlers ; Mr Mackenzie : To ask if he will state why different freight rates are charged on railways for grain, wheat, linseed, timothy, etc. ; also to ask if, taking into consideration the loss to the whole colony caused by the continued great and progres-ive increase in the rabbit pest, the Government will consider the question of offering by advertisement in the newspapers in America, Europe and colonies, such rewards for the dis covery of a remedy as will tend to induce scientific and practical men all over the world to give their attention to this sub ject. __

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Murder and Suicide, [bt telegraph.] Nelson, To-day. Between six and half-past this morning a most dreadful tragedy was at the Nelson gaol. At present it is im possible to gather all the particulars, but it appears that the only warder in charge, Samuel Adams, must have allowed John Davidson, the prisoner serving a life sentence for the manslaughter of Denis Quinlan at Lyell, to leave his cell, pro bably to enable him to go to work in the kitchen. Davidson appears to have been looked on as a very quiet man, for no special precautions were taken with him. After he was sentenced he seems to have been so docile as to have averted any apprehensions of his becoming violent Adams, after liberating the prisoner, went into the yard, and then came the dreadful deed. The prisoner was left without control, and probably seized with a desire to escape, he seems to have taken a tomahawk and smashed in the guard room door. That done he seized a couple of loaded revolvers, and with one hastened to the yard where poor Adams was, and to have shot him through the head. Of course the deed was unwit nessed, but from the surrounding circum stances this would appear to be the course he pursued. The noise of the revolver awakened Mr Shallcross, the gaoler, and Mrs Shallcross, aid both having but an indistinct idea that there was something wrong, hastened into the gaol. In the corridor they were met by Davidson with two revolvers, which he was presenting. The gaoler spoke to the man firmly but kindly to induce him to retire. Mrs Shallcross asked him where Adams was. To this prisoner said, “Oh, yes, he’s in the yard all right.” Mrs Shallcross then entreated him to lay aside the weapons, and he parleyed for a considerable time and appeared to be somewhat pacified. He then demanded of Mr Shallcross that he should let him pass and escape from the gaol, and though unarmed the gaoler opposed him. Davidson then spoke of the Lyell murder, making a charge against the woman concerned therein, and asserting his own innocence, and while Mr and Mrs Shallcross were doing all they could to .pacify him, the man put one of the revolvers in his mouth and in an instant fired and was dead. Adams came here from Wellington re cently, and had a wife and four children, the youngest being two months old. Later.

Mr Shallcross, the gaoler, was very reticent this morning, but it now appears that the warder, Samuel Adams, was stabbed in the back of his head and also in the abdomen by Davidson, who was employed in the gaol as cook. He used one of the kitchen knives. The event has caused a great sensation here, and the authorities are greatly blamed. An in quest is being held this afternoon.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[redter’s telegrams—copyright.] An Uneasy Rumor. London, July 27. It is reported that a case of cholera has occurred at the Docks. The rumor has not however received any trustworthy confirmation. Colonial Defences. Major T. R. Disney, R.A., and Cap tain Alfred Thomas, R.N., have been appointed military and naval com manders respectively for the colony of Victoria, under the scheme for the re organisation of the colonial force. Obituary. The death is announced of General Sir Win. Fenwick Williams, G.C.8., formerly Governor of Gibraltar. The Plague in Egypt.. Cairo, July 26. The energetic measures which have been carried out for stamping out the cholera epidemic have already had good effect, and a decrease in the daily number of deaths is now reported.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, [yesterday—Steamship Port Jackson, from Port Chalmers. The Markets. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 4s 6d. New Zealand oats, 2s 6d; maize, 2s rod. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces per ton L 35. Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat is quoted at 5s to 5s id. The market is fjrm, and but little business doing. Flour, dull; town brands are worth Li 1 5s to Ln 10s; country do, Lxo 5s to Lio iqs. Dissolution of Parliament, Brisbane Yesterday. A proclamation has been issued dissolving the Queensland Parliament. The new elections will be held next month.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] A Speculation. AUCKLAND, To-day. Goodson's building, where the fire oc curred last night, was sold to the Austra lian Mutual Provident Society this week for L 14.400, as an investment. The damage to the building amounts to only a few pounds, and ti>e damage 10 the stock about L3OO. It is insured in the Colonial office.

Oddfellowship. At a district meeting of Oddfellows a statement submitted showed 14 Lodges in the Auckland district, with 1,190 mem bers ; 153 were admitted during the year; sick gifts to members, L 1,198 ; medical attendance, L 998. The total receipts to sick fund during the year were L 3,233 ; gained by the fund after payment of ex penses, L 1,012 ; gain of the Lodge Dis trict funds during the year, L4ll. Quarantined. Wellington, To-day. The steamer Hankow, from Foo Chow, arrived this morning, but as she comes from an infected port she proceeded to the quarantine ground. She has a cargo of tea. Football. There is beautiful weather for the foot ball match. Wood, who captained Wel lington against Dunedin, is unwell and unable to play. This is a serious loss to the local team. A Fire. Christchurch, To-day. At 2 o’clock this morning a grocer's shop and a three-roomed house at Wools ton was burned down. It was insured in the Standard for L 200; the Liverpool, London and Globe, L 220;0 0; and in the North British Mercantile Ll5O. Nothing was saved.

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B OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND ABB CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED Agents for A. Moore & Co. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, Havelock street. 229 -p OR SALE. Seed. Seed, , SEED "WHEAT —Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED'OATS —Canadian. • Tartarian, first-class. Danish. it AT A POT ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, ■ First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. . ... JOSEPH GLARE, ,^^“ rt0 ° “ d Ti ° w,ld -



-t vr * W ''■"■ .;■■ -- ; ;1 ■•;;•: ■ \% F } NT-i’ -1 ‘ t'-- c!:h.->;p i \ f of a CHILD jvc nc-..i;ti!?- o»d. Apply, stating terms, to S.J., Office of this Paper. 7 384 WANTED Known—Two or three Gentlemen will meet with a com fortable home ; terms moderate. Mrs G. H. Thompson. Trevorcon. 1443 TT7ANTED KNOWN—That Robert W Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 e WANTED KNOWN—That J. Meech has engaged a first-class Up holsterer, who has been employed at A. J. White’s Furniture Warehouse for the last 15 years. Also a practical Cabinet maker. N.B.—Having increased his pre mises and staff, J. Meech is prepared to Furnish Funerals and Undertaking at the lowest terms. 7 108



WANTED Known—That 0. Haw kins, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, having given up the Ashburton branch, is now carrying on the Business at Tin wald under his own personal supervision. Being overstocked, with women’s and children’s BOOTS, he is now offering them at a sacrifice. Come and see for yourselves. 7-49 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to bo ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets — monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lessons in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344, ANTED KNOWN Great Slaughter Now going on with BOOTS AND SHOES, is GREEN & CO. Are giving up business on J 6th August, they are determined to clear out the whole of their well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes at any price, to save temoval to Dunedin. No reasonable offer will be re fused. GREEN & CO.. Corner East and Burnett streets. 7 169 Special Advertisements. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, LIMITED, HAVE FOB SALE, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT a Complete Threshing Plant, By Bansome, including 8 h p ENGINE COMBINE ELEVATOR. The above has only threshed about 70,000 bushels, and is almost EQUAL TO NEW. Wk. HORNE, Agent, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 an



TH* NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT 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 TWEED 5 . 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 bo found CHEAPER THAN EVER. „ A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE FRIGE. 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. STATIONERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Account Books Ink—from small to largest jars . School Books—School Committees sup plied at lowest rates Latest Novelties in all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c. All the Home Journals, Magazines, and Papers by every mail. Subscribers wanted for any Magazine or Paper published. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0,, Rapt street South Ashburton. n!5



Ihe Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. Be sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Coal, The most economical and efficient FueHn the market, being free from soot and live ashes and emitting a strong, steady and lasting heat. For terms apply to your Dealer or at P. 0., Box 213, Dunedin. N.B. —The price of every ton of Shag Point Coal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion of it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S OHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. JjIVERY article Sold at Christchurch Pbzces and guaranteed bes. of material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED H. M. Jones Has now on view a fine STOCK OF 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 French Manufacturers. ORGANS. ORGANS. A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. HE- INSTRUMENTS TO diO SELECT FROM. /CO HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. Accordians, Violins, Banjos, Cornets, And all kinds of Brass and Stringed Instru ments. PH OOne of the 0 Lmost won derful instru- N Ements of the day. Music by the yard. A child can play it. Very cheap. Just the thing for those who cannot have a O piano. E Pianos on 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



Time alone can decide as to the wisdom or otherwise of Mr Gladstone’s choice as regards Lord Lansdowne (says the Home News), but it is pretty certain that he was right to refuse the services of the Duke of Albany. That these were offered there can be little doubt. It is no secret that the Princes of the blood are anxious for employment. The Duke of Edinburgh would willingly see the office of Lord High Admiral revived in his person, a desire which has wisely been ignored so far. The head of one of the great spend ing departments ought to be more directly under constitutional control than a Royal Prince would be. The same prin ciple would not apply exactly to the Duke of Connaught, who is obviously being nursed to succeed the Duke of Cambridge as Commander-in-Chief. The Secretary of War is the real head of the army, and not the Commander-in-Chief. But it is not certam that even this event will come off unless so long a time elapses before the re tirement of the Duke of Cambridge that in the interval the Duke of Connaught has gained the experience and distinction of some generals now much senior to him. All these arguments apply with still greater force to the appointment of pro consul. Colonial governors at a distance from Home have very delicate and difficult functions to discharge in dealing both with Downing street and their local governments. From the former they have to accept correction, even reproof, while the rough-and-ready work of acolonial governor, the fray of parties, the hostility of the opposition, and the not less objec tionable familiarity of political friends, would be disturbing to the feelings of one born in the purple. Public life, whether at home or abroad, and more especially the latter, is the wrong career for a Royal Prince. As there will soon be numbers of Princelets arrived at man’s estate, the importance of a precedent was no doubt fully before Mr Gladstone’s eyes when he declined to send the Duke of Albany to Canada. Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup. —lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is at drug gists. Meses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. a Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”— Ask for Wells’“ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., -ydney, General Agents. I Holloway’s Pills. —The changes of tem perature and weather frequently upset persons who are most caretul of their health, and most particular in their diets. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs ; they augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloways* Pills are composed of rare balsams, uumixed with baser matter, and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the uture by its renovatingand invigorating qualities, and its incapacity of doing harm.—[Advt,] For continuation of reading matter see fourth page. Entertainment.



An Entertainment Will be held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Ist, In Aid of the Sr. STEPHENS’ CHURCH CHOIR FUNDS. Admission Is. Doors open 7.30. Com mence at 8. W. TOWNSHEHD, 7 183 Hon. Sec.



Amusements. HE RINK CLUB Will be held in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd. Dancing to begin 8.30 p.m. Tickets can be had from the Committee. GERALDINE COUNTY COURSING CLUB, SECOND MEETING, AUGUST 3rd, 1883. The Ale-Aged Stakes, for an unlimited number of all-aged dogs, at £3 3a each The Puppy Stakes, for an unlimited number of Puppies, at £3 2s each Entries with name, descriptjpp pud pedigree, must be lodged with th*- Secre tary by 7 p m. of the 2nd AUGUST, as the draw will take place at the Bush Hotel immediately after. Ten per cent, deducted from all prize money for expenses. 7 1(51 HENRY ZANDER, Hon Secretary. Coursing. 7 175 D. M'KENZIE, Hon. Sec]